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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPARKWAY TOWNHOMES PUD - PRELIMINARY/FINAL - 9-96 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVES82. Higher density residential uses shall locate in planned unit developments or in close proximity to existing higher density areas. The proposed land use is also supported by other recently adopted City policies and LDGS regulations that strongly promote increased densities, and the location of residential development that is close to parks, shopping, schools, and employment opportunities, strong recommendations by the Planning and Zoning board for a greater mix of housing types, and the creation of affordable housing for the community. Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 1996 and be substantially complete by the fall of 1996. Proposed Ownership Ownership of the open space and common areas will be the property of the Larimer County Community Land Consortium but will be managed and controlled by the democratically structured Parkway Townhome Chapter of the LCCLC with the assistance of the TRAC administrative technical assistance. The Chapter is similar to a homeowners association except that it may have representatives from surrounding neighbors and the community at large up to 497o of the voting constituency of their governing board. This is a vital part of the neighborhood -community development aspect of the .community land trust method of permanently affordable home ownership which also features community collaboration. The Larimer County Community Land Consortium holds all land in trust. The homeowners own their own units and control their own lots with 99-year, renewal ground leases. Since the resident - homeowners are also voting members in the LCCLC, this means, in a sense, they actually lease from themselves. Although they do not own their individual lot they control the activities and uses of the lot which is very close to outright ownership. This method means that limited income persons, families and special populations (disabled persons) can afford home ownership with its rights and privileges by joining together in an organization which holds the community land in trust to assure its permanent affordability for the next limited persons who might buy if the owners choose to sell. This also protects the one-time grants, discounts and other investments so that affordability does not have to be achieved over and over again. PARKWAY TOWNHOMES P.U.D. A Statement of Planning Objectives March 18, 1996 The Parkway Townhomes PUD seeks to meet the needs of mixing residential uses within walking distance of nearby commercial uses, shopping, and work opportunities. This helps the City's overall goal of reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled. The Parkway Townhomes PUD is also designed to be permanent affordable housing, in an area of the city that does not provide much affordable housing. This project creates a neighborhood gathering place for its residents and surrounding neighbors and demonstrates the development of a compatible urban residential neighborhood. Traffic circulation, utilities, and storm drainage are designed in conformance with current plans for the area. The Parkway Townhomes PUD, as proposed, is supported by the adopted Land Use Policies Plan of the City of Fort Collins. Specific policies include: 3a. The City shall promote maximum utilization of land within the city; 36. The City shall promote alternative modes of transportation; 3d. The City shall promote the location of residential development which is close to schools employment, recreation, and shopping facilities. 12. Urban density development usually at three or more units per acre should be encouraged in the urban growth area. 22. Preferential consideration shall be, given to urban development proposals which are contiguous to existing development within the city limits or consistent with the phasing plan for the City's urban growth area. 75. Residential areas should provide for a mix of housing densities. 76. Density bonuses should be provided to developers who provide low and moderate income housing. 79a. _ Low density ,residential uses should locate in areas which have easy access to existing or planned neighborhood and regional/community shopping centers; 79d. Low density residential uses should locate in areas within walking distance to an existing neighborhood park and within easy access to a community park; and 79e. Low density residential uses should locate in areas in which a collector street affords the primary access. 80b. High density residential uses should locate within close proximity to community or neighborhood park facilities; 80c. High density residential uses should locate where water and sewer facilities can be adequately provided; 80d. High density residential uses should locate within easy access of major employment centers; 80f. High density residential uses should locate in areas with provisions for alternative modes of transportation.