HomeMy WebLinkAboutFAITH FAMILY HOSPITALITY TRANSITIONAL HOUSE - PDP - PDP160044 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - MODIFICATION REQUESTHousing 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 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