HomeMy WebLinkAboutBRIDGEFIELD P.U.D. - PRELIMINARY - 45-94 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVES8. Assumption / Rationale
Our central assumption is that a) ,significant portion of the housing
market will value the quality, aesthetics, livability,' and convenience of
the type of residential unit and neigh borhood',we are proposing as an
alternative to townhouse and patio home communities with similar
densities, and b) we can design and build a unique pedestrian -friendly,
environmentally sensitive community that works. well in harmony with the
adjacent natural open spaces.
9. Phasing
Development of property will occur in two or three phases scheduled
beginning spring 1995. Residential units will be constructed on a
schedule based on quality of construction and market demand. We
estimate build out at two years or less.
We look forward to working with the City of Fort Collins and to your
favorable consideration of this project. Please contact me with any
questions you may have.
Sincerely,
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sensitive pedestrian - vehicle way around the periphery of community
which allows the attractive front yards and house frontages to face open
space (as opposed to ugly garages), allows ,houses .to be set back 43' or
more from open space, and creates a new conceptualization for this
project of a small private drive :which is adequatefor serving access
needs and at the same time aesthetically ,and environmentally sensitive.
7. Achievement of Planning �ir sqs
We feel that our proposed .plan .for Bridgefield ,:achieves many of the
purposes of Fort Collins' Land Develbpment=Guido jce System Goals and
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Objectives and Land Use Policies, including but not limited to the
following:
a. Meeting community needs, superior design, creativity,
compatibility with adjacent land use and healthy community growth
pattern (in -fill).
b. Higher residential uses near:. core area, parks, existing water and
sewer service, major employment centers, public transportation,
alternative modes of transportation (bike path), and existing high density
areas.
c. Encourage and promote location and development of residential
units in areas which can conveniently and economically provide public and
private facilities and services needed by residents.
d. Diversity of housing types allowing mixture of income levels in
neighborhood.
e. Reduction of street width in new residential developments
where appropriate.
f. Neighborhood identity, proximity to parks, private and common
open space, limitation of extraneous traffic.
g. In harmony with nature coupled with superior landscape and
aesthetic design.
h. Construct a pedestrian -friendly neighborhood and promote bicycle
and bus alternative transportation.
Fifty foot wide ditch easement and substantial natural vegetation and large trees
along ditch (New Mercer) will-buffer_project°from. The:Bridges townhouses to the west.
Natural open space vegetation at'southwest'and south of:project will be enhanced and
lightly buffered to ensure the best:possible transition between the.project and open
space both from the standpoint of -wildlife and. aesthetics.''' ,
It is planned that the attractive fronts,of;houses (garages to the rear out of sight) and
front yards face onto the open spade to make the:views;of::'the project from the open
space as aesthetically pleasing as possible: , Furthermore°it is anticipated that we will
use a minimum width and aesthetically.pleasing.;private.drive.around the periphery of
project which will create an approximate 46' setback of'houses from open space and
create the opportunity for further buffering as a result ofstreet trees, yard trees and
yard landscaping.
5. Pedestrian -Friendly Neighborhood
Central to our concept of this patio home community is that it be
pedestrian -friendly, and that the public roadway, parking, sidewalk, and
related landscaping be designed to help accomplish this. We have proposed
meandering 20' travel lanes (asphalt) with parking offsets (concrete)
alternatively on each side of street interspersed with 5' landscape right-
of-way islands throughout project and sidewalk one side. This results in
an aesthetic and pedestrian -friendly right-of-way.
Furthermore, the private roadway around the periphery of project will be
designed with high sensitivity to environmental considerations. It will be
minimal in terms of width, no curbs, 4' gravel transition to open space and
very importantly, no towering streetlights but rather small tasteful, low
intensity lighting provided at front of each house.
Also, units have 35' and 40' frontages and only minimal front yards.
Minimum permissible roadway, parking and sidewalk as well as
landscaping are essential to keep the streetscape and space between
houses on each side of street in appropriate scale with residences and
yards, and to prevent the impervious surfaces (asphalt and concrete) from
being the dominant aesthetic feature of these streetscapes.
6. Neighborhood Concept
Very importantly, house design, lot layout and access, and private drive
configuration are all being designed with an eye toward maximum
environmental sensitivity. We have designed an environmentally
Private side yards permit views from house into side yard and enhance the
openness of the house with _this indoor - outdoor relationship.
On perimeter lots, front patio space :will be provided in addition.
Highly efficient and aesthetic interior :layout and design are incorporated
into three major house plans: a) ranch plan, b). two story with main floor
master, and c) two story with bedrooms up.
Garage access is by private drives which are softened by their proximity
to the adjacent open space and landscaping, as well as overhanging tree
canopies from adjacent private yards and other landscaping.
Housing will be a mix of detached and duplex units. Duplexes are
necessary in order to locate side yards adjacent to ROW at the end of each
row of houses rather than having a zero lot line with house right up
against ROW. In such cases, it is planned that a ranch unit be coupled with
a two story unit so that attached units read as single family detached
units with separate identity notwithstanding their common duplex wall.
Our goal is to provide three basic model concepts, each of which can be
tailored with floor plan and features to meet individual consumer's needs,
design tastes and budget. Our goal, furthermore, is to provide for the
diverse housing needs of empty nesters, singles and couples, single
parents, and small families, whose needs include low maintenance, small
yards and the convenience of central location proximate to shopping,
schools, parks, bike paths and employment.
3. Single Family Houses
Five premium single family lots will be located at the south end of parcel
with access by common private drive from Stuart Street.
4. Landscaping_
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A landscape buffer is proposed between project and Prospect Road, and also
between project and adjacent single family house to the northeast.
Fifty foot wide ditch (Larimer County Canal #2) and substantial dense natural
vegetation and large trees will act as a buffer between project and Heatheridge
Condominiums.
proposed lots comply with solar ordinance .(53% compliance necessitating
a variance request for the 120/b .riotAn compliance).
To accurately provide for ordinary access.as well,'as emergency access,
and in addition to design roadways,.;that are in ,scale with the proposed
housing, contribute to aesthetic streetscapes and` ;are sensitive to the
needs of a sensitive transition where adjacent to open space, we propose
the following types of roadways and 'drives to serve this project:
A. 43' public right-of-way proceeding from Prospect Road south to
bridge over Larimer County Canal; #2. Two 10' travel lanes. 7' parking on
each side of the street alternating with 7' landscape offsets. 4'
sidewalks on each side.
B. 34' public right-of-ways for interior roadways. Two 10' travel
lanes, 7' parking one side alternating with landscape offsets. 4'
sidewalks one side.
C. 32' private roadways, single loaded, around periphery of project
and where adjacent to open space. 7' parking one side alternating with 7'
landscape offsets. Sidewalks one side only. 20' of private roadway
permitting two-way traffic, comprised of 16' environmentally sensitive
hard surface roadway and 4' permeable roadway surface, the latter
providing a transition to open space. No curbs.
D. 20' private driveway lanes for access to garages.
2. Patio Home Concept
We are proposing an
innovative patio home concept with attractive
streetscape, small side
yard, and attached
rear two -car
garage which
enables us to create
a very aesthetic and
functional residential
community while still
achieving townhouse
density. We
believe this is a
superior alternative to monolithic blocks of
townhouses
or patio homes
with two -car garage
as their predominant
streetscape
feature.
Bridgefield will have an attractive streetscape with contemporary /
traditional patio home designs with front porches and generous
landscaping in front yard and ROW islands.
August 22, 1994
City of Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524,
RE: Bridgefield Preliminary PUD Submittal / Statement of Planning
Objectives / Phasing Schedule
Dear Planning and Zoning Board Members:
The purpose of this letter is to describe in summary the proposed
Bridgefield housing development in the context of City of Fort Collins
planning, goals, objectives and policies.
1. Site
16.2 acre site is located at the south of West Prospect Road and South
Bryan Avenue. It is bordered at the north by West Prospect Road, at the
south by Stuart Street, at the east by Heatheridge Condominiums and at
the west by The Bridges townhouses and city owned open space (The
Bridges open space).
It has been for sale for apartment density development, however, it is our
goal with this project to a) develop at lower patio home density, b)
develop project in a way that has maximum sensitivity to adjacent open
space / natural resource areas and c) sell a portion of property to City to
increase their open space / natural resources area.
Site is located on bus route; accesses nearby Rolland Moore park and
Spring Creek bike path by means of bike lanes (in the future possibly by
means of a bike path along the New Mercer ditch); less than one-half mile
from neighborhood shopping center and professional medical / office park;
less than two miles from regional shopping centers; less than two miles
from CSU; less than one mile from area schools and parks. 55 of the 99
3307 South College Avenue, Suite 200, Fort Collins. CO 80525