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HomeMy WebLinkAboutModification Requests - 12/16/2016faith family hospitality December 16, 2016 Modification Request Narrative Faith Family Hospitality 300 E. Oak St. Fort Collins, CO 80524 Modification Request for maximum residents of a large group care facility & minimum separation distance between group homes— Section 3.8.6(B) The number of residents (parents and children) Faith Family Hospitality expects to house in the transitional house for homeless families at 317 and 321 S. Sherwood is anticipated to exceed the maximum number of residents of a large group care facility allowed in Section 3.8.6(B). The property has 16 bedrooms and can accommodate a shared, cohousing model of use. Faith Family Hospitality expects to house up to seven families at a time. Each family is expected to have an average of three members. A resident manager will also reside on the property in the allocated back apartment. Therefore, the maximum number of residents is expected to be 22 individuals. There will be two part-time staff members available on the property to residents as well. The allocated parking area which is adjacent to the alley will be paved and provide six parking spaces. The two driveways at the front of the property will provide two additional spaces for a total of eight spaces. Historically, 50% of families served by Faith Family Hospitality have cars. The others rely on public transportation. The eight spaces are enough to accommodate the residents' need. There is no anticipated parking impact for the neighbors. This project aligns with the City of Fort Collins Affordable Housing Strategic Plan, Policy AHP 4.3, Increase Housing and Associated Supportive Services for People with Special Needs. Which states that the City will "continue to encourage the development of projects that meet the housing and associated supportive services needs of populations within the identified special needs categories. These categories include housing for people experiencing homelessness. Faith Family Hospitality, 300 East Oak, Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.faithfamilyhospitality.com 970-484-3342 Housing will be offered at an affordable cost so residents have more resources for the rest of their needs and have a better chance of greater personal wellbeing. Supportive services will be provided and can be necessary for some households to achieve housing success." The proposed group home will stabilize vulnerable homeless families through extensive case management, resource development and support services to provide them with the tools to obtain permanent housing and self-sufficiency. This project both increases housing and provided supportive services to a population with special needs and furthers the City's affordable housing plan. The proposed group home will exceed the minimum separation distance between group home. The City Plan identifies housing as a key issue and speaks to funding, supporting, and developing affordable housing and serving the housing needs of many diverse groups and changing demographics. In the Community and Neighborhood Livability section, Policy LIV 7.5 —Address Special Needs Housing: Plan for and meet the housing needs of special populations within the community. Disperse residential care facilities, shelters, group homes, and senior housing throughout the Growth Management Area. This proposal is for a group home to provide six months of transitional housing for homeless families. There are no other group homes of this kind in the Growth Management Area. The overall impact of this project on the surrounding neighbors is expected to be negligible. The property will be well maintained and managed with ample support staff available. A playground and play area in the backyard will allow children living on the property access to a safe play space. Faith Family Hospitality, 300 East Oak, Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.faithfamilyhosoitality.com 970-484-3342 faith family hospitality December 16, 2016 Modification Request Narrative Faith Family Hospitality 300 E. Oak St. Fort Collins, CO 80524 Modification Request for Floor Area Ratio — Section 4.8(D)(2)(3) The current prescribed allowable floor area ratio permitted for this use is exceeded by the existing structure at 317 and 321 S. Sherwood Street, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521. This is due to zoning regulations having changed around the established site/building over history. The building with its current footprint has been established for over twenty years. Up until five years ago, the property was used as a domestic violence safehouse. The proposed renovation for this building does not increase the existing building footprint, only remodels existing interior areas and will pave the back alley and parking area. Because of the existing conditions and established structures adjacent to the site, it would not be feasible to acquire adjacent property to satisfy contemporary floor area ratio requirements. This project aligns with the City of Fort Collins Affordable Housing Strategic Plan, Policy AHP 4.3, Increase Housing and Associated Supportive Services for People with Special Needs. Which states that the City will "continue to encourage the development of projects that meet the housing and associated supportive services needs of populations within the identified special needs categories. These categories include housing for people experiencing homelessness. Housing will be offered at an affordable cost so residents have more resources for the rest of their needs and have a better chance of greater personal wellbeing. Supportive services will be provided and can be necessary for some households to achieve housing success." Faith Family Hospitality, 300 East Oak, Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.faithfamilyhospitality.com 970-484-3342 Faith Family Hospitality plans to use the existing property to provide short term transitional housing for up to seven vulnerable families as they overcome homelessness and become self - sufficient. Faith Family Hospitality has five years of experience using a national evidence based model of delivery. This model provides the following programs: emergency shelter in area faith community buildings with the support of volunteers, respite at a day center located at the Fort Collins Mennonite Fellowship and wraparound case management by professional staff. With the development of the property on Sherwood Street, Faith Family Hospitality will provide longer term shelter (up to six months) and continued case management to allow families requiring additional time to stabilize their foundation and secure permanent housing. Faith Family Hospitality, 300 East Oak, Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.faithfamilyhosaitality.com 970-484-3342