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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSAGE CREEK - PDP - 25-98B - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESurban design, inc. VI. Applicable Criteria The uses proposed at Sage Creek are: - Standard and small lot single-family detached dwellings - Single-family attached townhomes and multifamily dwellings - A neighborhood center is proposed in the adjacent Harvest Park development. The residential density at Sage Creek is 5.33 dwelling units per net acre of residential land. A variety of housing types — six-plex multi -family (47%t), townhomes (9%t), standard single-family (20%t), and small lot single-family (24%t) - are proposed. Corner lots are generally larger, and smaller lots are located close to open space areas. To the extent practical, similar housing types face each other across local streets. Housing at Sage Creek is designed to meet the requirements of Article 3, Division 3.5.2 of the Land Use Code. A neighborhood center serving Sage Creek is planned as a part of the adjacent Harvest Park residential development and is located along Corbett Drive. No known, existing neighborhood centers are within 3,960 feet of the proposed center. The proposed small neighborhood park is within 1/3rd mile of over 95% of the dwellings at Sage Creek. No residential blocks at Sage Creek are greater than 12 acres in size; and no blocks exceed 700 feet in length. Street Pattern and Connectivity Standards are met on the proposed plan "... unless rendered infeasible due to unusual topographic features,... or a natural area or feature." as per the Land Use Code. Compact Urban Growth Standards are met withthe proposed plan. VII. Conflict Mitigation Disturbance of natural areas is anticipated to be limited to the Corbett Drive extension, possibly trail and sanitary sewer connections, and required drainage improvements. Finish grades will match existing conditions to the extent feasible, and re -vegetation will be consistent with the existing grasses in the natural area. Vill. Development Phasing Development of the site is scheduled begin in late 1999, and continue through 2005t. Boundaries of anticipated construction phases are indicated graphically on the PDP Site and Landscape Plans. urban design, inc. Sage Creek is planned as a walkable, livable, and varied neighborhood. An interconnected network of streets and walkways lead to common destinations (the Harvest Park neighborhood center, parks, schools and future trail system) in and near the neighborhood. Traffic calming devices are included at key locations in the street system. Edges of the neighborhood are clearly defined by major streets and open space features. A density of over five (5) dwelling units per acre is achieved at Sage Creek through the provision of a mix of housing types and lot sizes. Standard lot single-family houses, small lot single-family houses, multifamily units, and townhomes are proposed. II. Open Space & Circulation Systems Previously defined open space areas and major circulation corridors as defined on the Structure Plan are major factors influencing the design of Sage Creek. As indicated above, the neighborhood is planned to provide easy pedestrian access to the future trail system in the natural area along the drainage way, the neighborhood center, and the multi -modal streets.on the east and south property lines; as well as allowing convenient connections between on -site dwellings. A variety of open space areas will be available to the residents of Sage Creek, including the natural area along the drainage way, the proposed small neighborhood park, and other open space areas in the multi -family and townhome areas. All these areas are within easy walking distance of the majority of the dwellings in the neighborhood. III. Ownership & Maintenance Privately owned open spaces within the Limits of Development at Sage Creek will be owned and maintained by owners' associations. All homes are planned to be platted on fee simple lots, and are anticipated to be owned individually. IV. Estimated Employment Although no significant on -site employment uses are planned, the Sage Creek neighborhood is well located to provide housing opportunities in close proximity to the expanding Harmony Corridor employment center. V. Planning Rationale & Assumptions Sage Creek is planned as a walkable, livable, and varied neighborhood. An interconnected network of streets and walkways lead to common destinations (neighborhood center, city park, and future trail system) in the neighborhood. Housing types are located so as to minimize traffic conflicts, form transitions to existing and future development, minimize fencing along collector and arterial streets, work with the existing topography, maximize solar orientation of single-family lots, and optimize resident access to common elements. urban design, inc. SAGE CREEK Project Development Plan Statement of Planning Objectives April 20, 1999 Sage Creek - proposed as a planned neighborhood on 98t acres on County Road 9 and County Road 36 - represents the implementation of a "Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood" as defined in City Plan. The proposed uses are consistent with the adopted Structure Plan, and other City Plan elements as indicated below. All uses proposed are "Type 1 " uses as defined in the Land Use Code. 1. City Plan Principles and Policies Sage Creek is consistent with the applicable Land Use Principles and Policies adopted by the City of Fort Collins. The site is designed to promote construction that will contribute positively to the type of neighborhoods found in the City; and will promote a compact development pattern by encouraging development in a mixed -use neighborhood, conducive to bicycle, pedestrian, and (future) transit use. Adequate public facilities are available to serve the proposed development, and the development is proposed at the density encouraged in City Plan. Natural areas on or adjacent to the site are protected through the definition of "limits of development". The open space corridor on the north perimeter of the site integrates storm drainage management facilities integrated into a buffer along the natural drainage way. Transportation principles and policies promote development designs that are pedestrian and transit friendly, provide easy access to "multi -modal" streets , and allow easy connections to the planned, community wide, pedestrian network; while recognizing that private automobiles will continue to be an important means of transportation. Sage Creek is designed accordingly. Both County Road 9 and County Road 36 will include detached walkways and bike lanes. The site will also have direct links to the future City trail system in the area. Community Appearance and Design related principles and policies describe elements such as street design, layout and street tree emphasis, and appropriate public spaces that are reflected in the plans for Sage Creek. A variety of housing types (rowhouse/townhomes, six-plex multifamily buildings, small lot single-family, and standard single-family lots) and densities are planned at Sage Creek The vehicular and pedestrian circulation system at Sage Creek is designed to reduce potential VMTs by creating direct pedestrian routes to multi -modal streets and nearby schools, parks, shopping, employment, and other common destinations.