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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUNOL ACRES (LOT 1, STROEBEL M.R.D.) - PDP - 31-97 - DECISION - FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS & DECISION�/ G � �/ %o Developer. DECISION: Based on the findings and conclusions, the request to approve a four lot Project Development Plan and Subdivision known as the Sunol Acres, P.D.P., #31-97 is approved with the following condition: Prior to recording Final Plan and Final Plat, the Developer shall deliver to the City the necessary off -site drainage easements demonstrating that the land required to improve the drainage facilities has been granted by the property owners to the Developer. Dated this 22"d day of November 2000, per authority granted by Sections 1.4.9(E) and 2.1 of the Land Use Code. Ken Waido, Chief Planner Advance Planning Department .k Charlie Lane is a local street that will continue to serve the balance of the Strobel M.R.D. (County Subdivision), and future church, and connects to Nite Court. E. Compact Urban Growth Standards Contiguity The parcel is contiguous to existing urban development as defined by English Ranch P.U.D, 6`" Filing, located across Ziegler Road to the west. English Ranch exceeds one unit per acre and is fully improved to urban standards. 2. Adequate Public Facilities The P.D.P. will be served by the City of Fort Collins Utilities, Public Service Company, Qwest and AT&T Broadband at an urban level of service standard. In addition, the improvements to Charlie Lane allow the P.D.P. to be connected to the Improved Arterial Street Network. The downstream drainage improvements require the granting of easements to the developer. These easements must be signed and delivered to the City prior to recording of final documents. Staff recommends a condition of approval obligating the developer to deliver these off -site drainage easements prior to recording. 4. Findings of Fact/Conclusion: In reviewing the request for Sunol Acres P.D.P., Staff makes the following findings of fact and conclusions: A. The proposed land use, single family detached dwellings, are a permitted use in the U-E zone. B. The P.D.P. satisfies the land use standards and development standards of the U-E zone. C. The P.D.P. satisfies the General Development Standards of the Land Use Code. D. The necessary off -site drainage easements required to serve the P.D.P. have not yet been delivered to the City. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Sunol Acres P.D.P., #31-97, subject to the following condition: Prior to recording Final Plan and Final Plat, the Developer shall deliver to the City the necessary off -site drainage easements demonstrating that the land required to improve the drainage facilities has been granted by the property owners to the A. Site Planning and Design Standards Landscaping and Tree Protection Existing trees along Ziegler Road on Lot One will be preserved. New street trees will be planted along Charlie Lane and meet the required minimum caliper size. 2. Solar Access, Orientation and Shading All lots are oriented to within 30 degrees of a true east -west line. B. Engineering Standards Plat standards All lots have vehicular access to Charlie Lane, a public street. Access to Michelle Lane, at the rear of Lots One and Two, is prohibited. The plat dedicates all necessary right-of- way for Charlie Lane. In addition, easements for drainage and utility improvements are also being dedicated. 2. Development Improvements The improvements to the north one-half of Charlie Lane along the frontage of the P.D.P. will be constructed in accordance with the its roadway classification. A Development Agreement between the Developer and the City will be executed. The Developer will acknowledge the Development Guarantee and Maintenance and Repair Guarantees. Off - site drainage improvements will be secured with the necessary easements. C. Building Standards Garage Standards Garage standards will be reviewed and evaluated on a per building permit basis by the Building Inspection and Zoning Division. D. Transportation and Circulation Master Street Plan The P.D.P. complies with the transportation facilities identified on the Master Street Plan. 2. Street Pattern and Connectivity COMMENTS: Background: The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: County - FA-1; Existing large lot residential S: U-E; Vacant (Future church site) E: County— FA-1; Existing large lot residential (Strobel M.R.D.) W: R-L; Existing single family residential (English Ranch 6'h Filing) The subject property is Lot One of the Strobel M.R.D. and presently contains one single family home. This home will be located on Lot One of Sunol Acres. 2. Compliance with Urban Estate Zone District: A. Land Use The proposed land use, single family detached dwellings, are permitted subject to administrative review. B. Land Use Standards The proposed density, .83 dwelling units per net acre, complies with the standard that the overall average density shall not exceed 2.0 dwelling units per net acre. The proposed lot sizes, ranging from 0.83 to 1.23 acres in size, exceed the required minimum of .5 acre for lots that are not arranged as a Residential Cluster Development. The lot widths exceed the required minimum of 100 feet. The minimum depth of the front yard (30 feet), minimum depth of rear yard (25 feet) and minimum side yard width (20 feet) meet the standards of the U-E zone. C. ' Development Standards Charlie Lane is an existing street. Therefore, there will be minimal site disturbance caused by the roadway and associated grading required for construction. In fact, the only construction is widening of the existing roadway. As mentioned, the P.D.P. is not a Residential Cluster Development. All applicable standards of the U-E zone have been satisfied. 3. General Development Standards: The P.D.P. complies with all applicable General Development Standards as follows: HEARING TESTIMONY, WRITTEN COMMENTS AND OTHER EVIDENCE: The following is a list of those who attended the meeting: From the City: Ted Shepard, Senior City Planner From the applicant: Chris Ray, Owner Tom Dugan, Pinecrest Planning & Design From the Community: Peter Leach, adjacent property -owner, who had two questions: 1. Would there be streetlights? 2. Would the street have sidewalks, curbs, and gutters? Written Comments: November 20, 2000, letter from Martin Breth, Jr., neighborhood property -owner expressing no objections to the project Applicant/Staff Response: 1. Streetlights would be provided as per City of Fort Collins Light and Power Department standards. 2. A 30' wide street will be built according to the City's urban street standards that include curbs, gutters and detached sidewalks. BACKGROUND The Staff Report states the following: The request satisfies the requirements of the Urban Estate zone district as found in Article Four of the Land Use Code. (Note that the P.D.P. is not a request for a Residential Cluster Development.) In addition, the P.D.P. satisfies the requirements of the applicable general development standards as found in Article Three of the Land Use Code. A condition of approval is recommended obligating the applicant to deliver signed off -site drainage easements to the City prior to recording the Final Plan and Final Plat. CITY OF FORT COLLINS ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER TYPE 1 ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND DECISION HEARING OFFICER: PROJECT NAME: CASE NUMBER: APPLICANT: OWNER: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Ken Waido, Chief Planner, Advance Planning Dept. Sunol Acres, P.D.P. 31-97 Chris Ray c/o Stewart and Associates 103 South Meldrum Street Fort Collins, CO. 80521 Chris Ray This is a request for a four lot Project Development Plan and Subdivision on 5.16 acres located at the northeast corner of Ziegler Road (formerly County Road #9) and Charlie Lane. The parcel contains one single family home and is zoned U-E, Urban Estate. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION AND DECISION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval, with a condition. HEARING OFFICER DECISION: Approval, with a condition. ZONING DISTRICT: U-E, Urban Estate NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Notice of public hearing was made on November 6, 2000 by mailing to property owners within 500 feet of the subject property. The public hearing was advertised in the Coloradoan on November 8, 2000. PUBLIC HEARING After reviewing the Staff Report and recommendation, a public hearing was held on the subject application at 4:00 p.m. on November 21, 2000. The hearing was held in Conference Room C at 281 North College, Fort Collins, Colorado.