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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEAST RIDGE AMENDED OVERALL DEVELOPMENT PLAN - ODP150001 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTS (6)7. Narrative description of how conflicts between land uses or disturbances to wetlands, natural habitats and features and or wildlife are being avoided to the maximum extent feasible or are mitigated.. In order to accommodate the desired programmable park area of 7 acres with associated irrigation pond for a total of 8.25 acres, the existing wetland will need to be modified and mitigated for a similar overall. habitat quality and value. This effort will be minimized to the extent feasible and the project design team will work closely with City Staff to achieve the overall desired outcome. Proposed ownership and maintenance of public and private open space areas applicant's intentions with regard to future ownership of all or portions of the project development plan. In general, the property owner or tenant shall perform all maintenance on private residential lots. In addition, the property owner, or tenant shall maintain all sidewalks and landscaped parkways within the ROW, according to the width of the property. The HOA shall perform all maintenance on all common areas, parks, trails, community gardens, etc. storm water infrastructure, and any other non -private amenity and or feature. The City of For Collins shall only be responsible for typical ROW maintenance of infrastructure and snow removal within the roadway as well as maintenance of the Neighborhood Park. Storm water infrastructure Landscape maintenance and trash removal within storm water infrastructure including detention ponds, swales, culverts, inlets, etc. shall be the responsibility of the HOA. This maintenance shall include all required mowing, weeding cleanout, removal of trash and debris and other typical maintenance required in order to ensure storm water infrastructure and features function according to their designed intent. Landscape All landscape maintenance within areas other than private residential lots and the area of parkway and ROW adjacent to private residential lots shall be the responsibility of and performed by the HOA. Snow Removal The property owner or tenant shall perform Snow removal on private lots and sidewalks adjacent to private lots. The HOA shall perform Snow removal within all common areas, trails, private drives and parks. Trash All trash removal on private lots or within the sidewalk/parkway areas adjacent to private lots shall be performed by property owner or tenant. The HOA shall perform trash removal within common areas, parks, trails, and other non -private lots. East Ridge Overall Development Plan STATEMENT OF PROPOSED PLANNING OBJECTIVES Russell + Mills Studios 13 June 2015 Page 5 of 5 Green belt and open space trail networks provide bicycle and pedestrian facilities off-street that link primary open spaces within the project, emphasizing pedestrian activity. Detached walks promote lower stress walking environments. T 8.2 - Design for Active Living The trail connections promote walking and active lifestyles with a perimeter loop trail proposed surrounding the wetland. 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED OPEN SPACE, WETLANDS, NATURAL HABITATS AND FEATURES, LANDSCAPING, CIRCULATION, TRANSITION AREAS, AND ASSOCIATED BUFFERING ON SITE AND IN THE GENERAL VICINITY OF THE PROJECT. An interconnected open - space trail system promotes connectivity throughout the project with connections to the primary central open space consisting of a wetland/natural area and neighborhood park. All landscaping aside from active lawn areas will be native and/or adaptive. Buffering will be accomplished along the perimeter arterial streets with 30-50' buffer landscapes consisting of a mix of evergreen and canopy trees with perimeter opaque fencing between. Buffering between Multi -Family and Single Family Attached/Detached will consist of bufferyards utilizing large evergreen trees and landforms. Courtyards with townhome frontage provide transitions between single-family attached and single family detached. 3. ESTIMATE OF NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES FOR BUSINESS, COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL USES. Commercial employees - 5-15 estimate. 4. DESCRIPTION OF RATIONALE BEHIND THE ASSUMPTIONS AND CHOICES MADE BY THE APPLICANT. This project is an amendment to the previous ODP with proposed land use changes including removal of a north/central commercial/storage use and conversion to industrial and an overall decrease in acreage of multi -family. The overall structure of the proposed ODP is similar to the previous, and allows for a minimum of vacated ROW and utility changes. 5. Written narrative addressing each concern/issue raised at the neighborhood meeting(s), if a meeting has been held. This project, being an amended ODP has not had an associated neighborhood meeting. 6. Name of the project as well as any previous name the project may have had during Conceptual Review. This project shall be titled East Ridge Overall Development Plan. The project has previously been titled East Ridge Overall Development Plan. The project was titled East Ridge during conceptual review. East Ridge Overall Development Plan Page 4 of 5 STATEMENT OF PROPOSED PLANNING OBJECTIVES Russell + Mills Studios 13 June 2015 road will eliminate garage presence here and townhomes will provide alley accessed garages. LIV 22.9 - Form Neighborhood Edges Neighborhood edges are created either through separation of uses accomplished by landscape edges or utilizing proposed roadways as an edge. LIV 23.1- Provide Neighborhood Parks and Outdoor Spaces A primary neighborhood park publicly fronted on two sides is provided along the primary entry collector road. An additional park is provided in the center of the north single family detached lots as well as courtyards fronted with townhomes. LIV 23.2 - Integrate Natural Features All existing stands of healthy trees and shrubs will be maintained through design efforts throughout the project and existing wetlands will be mitigated and preserved in some areas. LIV 25.1- Coordinate Neighborhood Planning and Phasing The project will be phased along the collector entry road and two the southeast and southwest so that uses will be constructed around the primary open spaces. LIV 26.3 - Promote Compatibility of Uses Arterial edge land uses include single family attached, commercial, and multi -family in order to allow for enough space to provide adequate buffers. These uses then transition to primarily single family detached with open space networks. The overall project is structured with primarily residential land use with commercial neighborhood center anchor. LIV 28.1- Density The overall proposed gross density is 5.61 DU/AC. Single Family attached provides 7.15 DU/AC. Single Family Attached Townhomes provide 6.44 DU/AC. Single Family Attached Duplexes provide 9.65 DU/AC. Multi -Family allows for a maximum of 12 DU/AC. LIV 28.2 - Mix of Uses Uses within the projects include single family attached, single family detached, multi- family, and commercial uses for neighborhood amenities. LIV 28.3 - Mix of Housing Types A mix of multi -family, single family attached and single family detached is proposed, including small lot alley loaded single family detached and large lot single family detached. LIV 28.4 -Neighborhood Center A neighborhood commercial center is proposed at the primary entry. LIV 30.2 -Connect to Surrounding Neighborhoods Roadway and pedestrian connections are proposed to connect to future development to the south and east. LIV 30.3 - Improve Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Green belt and open space trail networks provide bicycle and pedestrian facilities off-street that link primary open spaces within the project. LIV 31.4 - Design for Pedestrian Activity East Ridge Overall Development Plan Page 3 of 5 STATEMENT OF PROPOSED PLANNING OBJECTIVES Russell + Mills Studios 13 June 2015 LIV 4: Development will provide and pay its share of the cost of providing needed public facilities and services concurrent with development. All roads, access points, sidewalks and street trees/roadway landscaping within the project will be paid for by the developer, including landscape treatments along Timberline. LIV 10.1- Design Safe, Functional, and Visually Appealing Streets Well lit streets with street trees and detached walks are included throughout the project, with entry enhancements and street facing courtyards in Single Family Attached areas. LIV 10.2 - Incorporate Street Trees Street trees will be included per standards at at least 40' O.C. along all public ROW's. LIV 11.2 - Incorporate Public Space Public spaces consist of an 8.25 acre City maintained neighborhood park, small neighborhood park, neighborhood natural area, greenbelt connections to open space and courtyards with townhomes clustered along the edge. LIV 14.1- Encourage Unique Landscape Features The proposed wetland will provide a unique feature with a variety of habitat zones including open water, low water marsh, wetland edge, upland with exclusively native plantings. LIV 14.2 - Promote Functional Landscape All planting will be designed with native/adaptive plants, emphasizing foundation planting and including edible plants and fruit trees. LIV 14.3 - Design Low Maintenance Landscapes Native and adaptive planting within minimized turf areas, reserved for functional/multi-use lawns will allow a lower level of maintenance. Shrub beds will be maintained without excessive pruning or'snow-balling' of shrubs. LIV 16.2 - Increase Awareness All existing farmhouse buildings will be re -used and adapted for retail and restaurant use within the Jessup Farm Artisan Village and Johnson Farm. As a neighborhood center, historic heritage and legacy will become an integrated educational aspect of the overall development, providing the community with an understanding of our agricultural heritage. LIV 21.2 - Establish an Interconnected Street and Pedestrian Network The street and pedestrian network will allow access to all proposed open -space features as well as providing an interconnected trail system from the northern project extents to the neighborhood park and natural area. Open access to the courtyards in the single family attached areas is provided through a variety of pathway connections, also creating connectivity to street sidewalks. LIV 22.4 - Orient Buildings to Public Streets or Spaces Townhomes will either front the east -west streets or the community lawn areas provided within each Townhome block. All proposed buildings will be oriented to roadways, including the proposed Multi -Family development. LIV 22.8 - Reduce the Visual Prominence of Garages and Driveways All garages within the Single Family Detached portion of the project will be recessed and setback from the primary building fagade. Alley accessed garages along the primary entry East Ridge Overall Development Plan Page 2 of 5 STATEMENT OF PROPOSED PLANNING OBJECTIVES Russell + Mills Studios 13 June 2015 EAST RIDGE OVERALL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Statement of Proposed Planning Objectives 6.3.2015 This project shall be titled East Ridge Overall Development Plan. The project has previously been titled East Ridge Overall Development Plan January, 2005. This project includes landuses within the existing Low Density Mixed Neighborhood (LMN) zone district. KEY ISSUES AND CONSIDERATIONS The East Ridge Overall Development Plan is similar to a Master Planned Community, providing a healthy, diverse mix of housing types; land uses and planned open space - thus furthering the vision of Plan Fort Collins or City Plan. Proposed amendments to the current plans include removal of an existing 5 acre commercial (mini -storage) parcel at the northern edge of the site, currently surrounded by residential land uses. This parcel is proposed as single family attached. Other modifications include conversion of several multi -family parcels to single family attached and additional open space connections to the central park and open space. Neighborhood center commercial land uses are maintained at the primary entry off Timberline Road, aside from conversion of one narrow parcel now proposed as Single Family Detached. • Overall Project Density - The previous residential density ranged from 607-837 dwelling units. This project proposes a density range between 552-1113 dwelling units. • Wetland/Park - The project proposes an 8.25 acre neighborhood park to the north of the existing wetland, including a 1 acre irrigation pond. In order to accommodate this, the existing wetland boundaries are modified and mitigated to achieve an identical area as currently exists. The wetland will also be utilized for storm water detention. • Pedestrian Connectivity - A number of greenbelt walkway connections are shown to the proposed park and open space area, which help connect north residences to these amenities. • Modifications of Standard - There are no known modifications of standard proposed. 1. CITY PLAN PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES ACHIEVED BY THE PROPOSED PLAN ENV 4.3 - Improve Water Quality and Detention Storm water facilities will be designed to maximize water quality in each component of the development. Water quality swales will be utilized in open space tracts and permeable paving will be provided throughout all private drives and parking according to LUC standards. ENV 4.4 - Provide Neighborhood Natural Areas The central open space will provide a 4.5 acre wetland/detention pond with perimeter loop trails and native planting including marsh wetland edge planting, upland planting and large canopy trees. East Ridge Overall Development Plan STATEMENT OF PROPOSED PLANNING OBJECTIVES Russell + Mills Studios 13 June 2015 Page 1 of 5 2. Consolidation of local street network within plan 3. Traffic capacity has been verified with high end density ranges of 500 SFD, 300 SFA and 187 Multi -family per traffic memo dated July 28, 2015 East Ridge Amended ODP Summary of Changes Previously Approved ODP - August 25th, 2005 General Description - General Intent to remove and/or consolidate small unusable size parcels and provide greater specificity of uses while developing a more cohesive open space system with linkages to Public Park. Four minimum housing types are proposed. Residential Area Modifications: 1. Modification of Parcel A to single use of Multi -Family and expansion of size from 10.14 AC to 15.6 AC 2. Consolidation of Parcel B and C to single parcel with similar use of Single Family Attached - Mini-Storage/Multi-Family 3. Modification of Parcel E from use of Commercial to use of Single Family Detached (Alley -Loaded) and expansion of size from .74 AC to 2.0 AC 4. Modification of Parcel F renamed to Parcel C and C-1 with use from Single Family/Two Family/Single Family Attached/Multi-Family to Single Family Detached and Single Family Detached (Alley Loaded) 5. Modification of Parcel I renamed to Parcel F and use from Multi-Family/Two- Family/Single Family Attached to Single Family Attached 6. Consolidation of Parcel L and Parcel J to single parcel (Parcel G) and from Single Family/Two Family/Single Family Attached/Multi-Family and N/C Park to Single Family Attached 7. Modification of Parcel K and Parcel 0 renamed to Parcel I and use from Multi - Family and Open Space to Single Family Attached/Two-Family at Western Edge of Park 8. Addition of Parcel L to east edge of park with Single Family Detached land use proposed 9. Modification of Parcel P renamed to Parcel M and N with the same use of Single Family Detached and Single Family Detached (Alley Loaded) 10. Modification of Parcel D renamed to Parcel N and expansion of size from 1.1 AC to 1.4 AC with the same use of Commercial/Neighborhood Center Public Park Area and Wetland/Open Space Modifications: 1. Public park area net acreage from 8.06 AC to 8.50 AC 2. Wetland/Open Space net acreage from 18.43 AC to 11.05 AC Local Street Modifications: 1. Modification of local street network from 5 street connections onto Timberline Road to 3 connections . A . . East Ridge Amended ODP, Project #150001 Planning & Zoning Board Hearing 08-13-2015 Page 9 Section 2.3.2 (H)(6) — Drainage Basin Master Plan: The O.D.P. continues to comply with the stormwater drainage system requirements, including detention areas, water quality and other drainage systems. Section 2.3.2 (H)(7) — Housing Density and Mix of Uses: The O.D.P. includes a minor change in housing density from the approved plan as noted in Section 2.3.2 (H) (2) above. The O.D.P. continues to comply with the L-M-N requirement that no product type may be less than 5% of the total units developed, or more than 80% of the total units developed. B. A neighborhood meeting was provided during the original review process for the approved project. Based on the level of proposed amendments to the O.D.P., the Director determined a neighborhood meeting is waived given the facts and circumstances of this application. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of East Ridge Amended O.D.P., #ODP150001. East Ridge Amended ODP, Project #150001 Planning & Zoning Board Hearing 08-13-2015 Page 8 4. Findings of Fact/Conclusion: In evaluating the request for East Ridge Amended O.D.P., Staff makes the following findings of fact: A. The O.D.P. continues to comply with the seven standards of Section 2.3.2(H) for an overall development plan, more specifically: Section 2.3.2 (H)(1) - Permitted Uses and District Standards: The O.D.P. continues to indicate potential land uses that comply with the permitted uses within the Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhoods (L-M-N) zone district. Section 2.3.2(H)(2) — Density Range, Lot Size and Housing Types: The O.D.P. continues to comply with the required density range in the L-M-N zone district. The proposed density range includes a minimum net density range of 4.66-8.48 dwelling units/acre (above the minimum of 4 DU/AC), and a maximum gross density range of 3.65-6.64 DU/AC (less than the required maximum of 9 dwelling units/acre). The range of lots sizes continues to be in compliance, including a minimum of four housing types, consistent with the approved 2012 ODP Minor Amendment. Section 2.3.2 (H)(3) — Master Street Plan and Street Pattern/Connectivity Standards: The O.D.P. maintains the collector street alignment from the approved plan, with minor adjustments to the local street network. The street pattern and connectivity in the O.D.P. are also maintained from the approved plan, including providing appropriate level of service. Section 2.3.2 (H)(4) — Transportation Connections: The proposed O.D.P. includes minor adjustments in alignment of the local street network, yet maintains the direct connections off -site to Timberline Road, future extension of International Boulevard, and connections to future development to the east. As such, there are no changes to the existing transportation connections to adjoining properties. Section 2.3.2 (H)(5) — Natural Features: The O.D.P. includes a reconfiguration of the approved park, detention, wetlands, and wetland buffer areas, generally in the same overall location as shown in the approved plan. The proposed neighborhood park is larger, and the wetland shifted to the south continues to include a minimum 100 foot buffer to the north, with larger buffer area to the south. •East Ridge Amended ODP, Project #150001 Planning & Zoning Board Hearing 08-13-2015 Page 7 This criterion requires an O.D.P. to provide for the location of transportation connections to adjoining properties to ensure connectivity into and through the O.D.P. from neighboring properties for vehicles, pedestrians and bikes as per Sections 3.6.3 (F) and 3.2.2(C)(6). The proposed O.D.P. includes minor adjustments in alignment of the local street network, yet maintains the direct connections off -site to Timberline Road (reduction from 5 to 3 connections), future extension of International Boulevard, and connections to future development to the east. As such, there are no changes to the existing transportation connections to adjoining properties. E. Section 2.3.2 (H) (5) — Natural Features This criterion requires an O.D.P. to show the general location and size of all natural areas, habitats and features within its boundaries and shall indicate the rough estimate of the buffer zone as per Section 3.4.1(E). The O.D.P. includes a reconfiguration of the approved park, detention, wetlands, and wetland buffer areas, generally in the same overall location as shown in the approved plan. The proposed neighborhood park is larger, and the wetland shifted to the south continues to include a minimum 100 foot buffer to the north, with larger buffer area to the south. F. 2.3.2 (H)(6) — Drainage Basin Master Plan This criterion requires an O.D.P. to be consistent with the appropriate Drainage Basin Master Plan. The O.D.P. continues to comply with the stormwater drainage system requirements, including detention areas, water quality and other drainage systems. G. Section 2.3.2 (H) (7) — Housing Density and Mix of Uses This criterion requires that any standards relating to housing density and mix of uses will be applied over the entire O.D.P. and not on each individual P.D.P. The O.D.P. includes a minor change in housing density from the approved plan as noted in Section 2.3.2 (H) (2) above. The O.D.P. continues to comply with the L-M-N requirement that no product type may be less than 5% of the total units developed, or more than 80% of the total units developed. East Ridge Amended ODP, Project #150001 Planning & Zoning Board Hearing 08-13-2015 Page 6 A. Section 2.3.2(H)(1) — Permitted Uses and District Standards This criterion requires the O.D.P. to be consistent with the permitted uses and applicable zone district standards and any applicable general development standards. The O.D.P. continues to indicate potential land uses that comply with the permitted uses within the Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhoods (L-M-N) zone district. The O.D.P. includes the following list of uses: ■ Single-family detached ■ Single-family detached (alley loaded) • Single-family attached ■ Two-family ■ Multi -family ■ Neighborhood Center ■ Commercial (Enclosed mini -storage) ■ Neighborhood Park B. Section 2.3.2 (H) (2) Density Range, Lot Size and Housing Types This criterion requires that the O.D.P. be consistent with the required density range of residential land uses, including lot sizes and housing types if located in the L-M-N or M- M-N zone district. The O.D.P. continues to comply with the required density range in the L-M-N zone district. The proposed density range includes a minimum net density range of 4.66-8.48 dwelling units/acre (above the minimum of 4 DU/AC), and a maximum gross density range of 3.65-6.64 DU/AC (less than the required maximum of 9 dwelling units/acre). The range of lots sizes continues to be in compliance, including a minimum of four housing types, consistent with the approved 2012 ODP Minor Amendment. C. Section 2.3.2 (H) (3) This criterion requires that the O.D.P. conform to the Master Street Plan, and street pattern and connectivity standards as required by Section 3.6.1 and 3.6.3 (A) through (F). In addition, the O.D.P. shall also conform to the Transportation Level of Service Requirements as contained in Section 3.6.4. The O.D.P. maintains the collector street alignment from the approved plan, with minor adjustments to the local street network. The street pattern and connectivity in the O.D.P. are also maintained from the approved plan, including providing appropriate level of service. D. Section 2.3.2 (H) (4) Transportation Connections to Adjoining Properties East Ridge Amended ODP, Project #150001 Planning & Zoning Board Hearing 08-13-2015 Page 5 3. Modification of Parcel E from use of Commercial to use of Single Family Detached (Alley -Loaded) and expansion of size from .74 AC to 2.0 AC 4. Modification of Parcel F renamed to Parcel C and C-1 with use from Single Family/Two Family/Single Family Attached/Multi-Family to Single Family Detached and Single Family Detached (Alley Loaded) 5. Modification of Parcel I renamed to Parcel F and use from Multi-Family/Two- Family/Single Family Attached to Single Family Attached 6. Consolidation of Parcel L and Parcel J to single parcel (Parcel G) and from Single Family/Two Family/Single Family Attached/Multi-Family and N/C Park to Single Family Attached 7. Modification of Parcel K and Parcel O renamed to Parcel I and use from Multi - Family and Open Space to Single Family Attached/Two-Family at Western Edge of Park 8. Addition of Parcel L to east edge of park with Single Family Detached land use proposed 9. Modification of Parcel P renamed to Parcel M and N with the same use of Single Family Detached and Single Family Detached (Alley Loaded) 10. Modification of Parcel D renamed to Parcel N and expansion of size from 1.1 AC to 1.4 AC with the same use of Commercial/Neighborhood Center Public Park Area and Wetland/Open Space Modifications: 1. Public park area net acreage from 8.06 AC to 8.50 AC 2. Wetland/Open Space net acreage from 18.43 AC to 11.05 AC Local Street Modifications: 1. Modification of local street network from 5 street connections onto Timberline Road to 3 connections 2. Consolidation of local street network within plan 3. Traffic capacity has been verified with high end density ranges of 500 SFD, 300 SFA and 187 Multi -family per traffic memo dated July 28, 2015 3. Compliance with Applicable Standards of the Land Use Code: Section 2.3.2 (H) of the Land Use Code identifies seven criteria for reviewing O.D.P.'s. East Ridge Amended ODP, Project #150001 Planning & Zoning Board Hearing 08-13-2015 Page 4 On August 26, 2005, the Overall Development Plan (ODP) was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board. On July 13, 2009, the Final Development Plan (FDP) for the Project was approved by the Director of Planning. A subdivision plat of the Property was recorded July 13, 2009 of the Larimer County, Colorado records. Pursuant to Section 2.2.11(D)(3) of the Land Use Code (LUC) the FDP was granted a three year term of vested property rights to July 13, 2012. On June 15, 2012, and pursuant to Section 2.2.11(D) (4) of the LUC Laurie Kadrich of Community Development and Neighborhood Services administratively granted a one year extension of the term of the vested property rights to July 13, 2013. At the time of the request for an extension, various amendments were made to the ODP to comply with the then current LUC regulations. On June 11, 2013, pursuant to Section 2.2.11(D)(4) Ted Shepard as Chief Planner granted a second one year administrative extension of the vested property rights to July 13, 2014. On May 8, 2014 the Planning and Zoning Board granted a one year extension to July 13, 2015. On March 12, 2015 the Planning and Zoning Board granted a one year extension to July 13, 2016. 2. Description of the Proposed Changes to the 2012 Amended O.D.P.: The proposed 2015 Amended O.D.P. includes a series of amendments of the approved plan summarized below. General Description — General Intent to remove and/or consolidate small unusable size parcels and provide greater specificity of uses while developing a more cohesive open space system with linkages to Public Park. The required minimum four housing types are maintained. Residential Area Modifications: 1. Modification of Parcel A to single use of Multi -Family and expansion of size from 10.14ACto 15.6AC 2. Consolidation of Parcel B and C to single parcel with similar use of Single Family Attached — Mini-Storage/Multi-Family East Ridge Amended ODP, Project #150001 Planning & Zoning Board Hearing 08-13-2015 Page 3 1 inch = 1.000 feel East Ridge Vicinity Map —' The following approvals have been ram On February 19, 2002, the Property was annexed as the East Ridge Annexation and zoned Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhoods (L-M-N). The Annexation Ordinance was recorded on May 13, 2002 of the Larimer County, Colorado records. The Annexation Plat was recorded the same day. In March of 1997, the City of Fort Collins implemented the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan called City Plan. This implementation involved re -zoning the entire City into new zone districts with certain exceptions for developed properties that were not anticipated to re -develop. The primary exception was existing neighborhoods which retained their underlying pre -City Plan zone of R-L, Low Density Residential. East Ridge Amended ODP, Project #150001 Planning & Zoning Board Hearing 08-13-2015 Page 2 B. The O.D.P includes lot line adjustments and modification of parcels to consolidate smaller lots and provide greater specificity of residential land uses to ensure a minimum of four housing types. C. The O.D.P. includes conversion of several multi -family parcels to single family attached and additional open space connections. Neighborhood center commercial land uses are maintained at the primary entry off Timberline Road, aside from conversion of one narrow parcel now proposed as Single Family Detached. D. The O.D.P. generally maintains the previously approved street network and off - site connections. E. The O.D.P. also provides a more cohesive open space system with linkages to the central Public Park. The Public Park is now proposed as an 8.5 AC unified tract out of the wetland buffer. F. The O.D.P. continues to comply with the standards of Section 2.3.2 (H) of the Land Use Code. G. A neighborhood meeting was provided during the original review process for the approved project. Based on the level of proposed amendments to the O.D.P., the Director determined a neighborhood meeting is waived given the facts and circumstances of this application. COMMENTS: 1. Background: The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: Current surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: Direction Zone District Existing Land Uses North Larimer County (FA-1) Vacant land in Larimer County South Larimer County Industrial (1) Existing residence, farm and sand gravel operation East Low Density Mixed -use Neighborhoods (LMN) Vacant land West Larimer County Open (0), Industrial (1) Existing commercial/industrial and residential City of Fort Collins ITEM NO MEETING DATE August 13, 2015 STAFF Pete Wray PLANNING & ZONING BOARD PROJECT: East Ridge Amended Overall Development Plan, #ODP150001 APPLICANT: Landon Hoover Gary Hoover Charlie Atwood John Giuliano OWNER: East Ridge of Fort Collins, LLC P.O. Box 273150 Fort Collins, CO 80527 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request to amend the existing Overall Development Plan (O.D.P.), approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on August 26, 2005, and as amended on June 8, 2012. The site is located at the southeast comer of East Vine Drive and Timberline Road. The general intent of the proposed amendments is to remove and/or consolidate small unusable size parcels and provide greater specificity of uses while developing a more cohesive open space system with linkages to the Public Park. The Public Park is now proposed as an 8.5 AC unified tract out of the wetland buffer. The overall structure of the proposed ODP is similar to the previous, and allows for a minimum of vacated ROW and utility changes. The zoning is Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhoods (L-M-N). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the East Ridge Amended Overall Development Plan, ODP150001. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A. The request represents an amendment to the previously approved 2005 Plan and 2012 Minor Amendment. Planning Services 281 N College Ave - PO Box 580 - Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 fcgov.com/developmentreview/ 970.221.6750