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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBRIDGEFIELD P.U.D. - PRELIMINARY - 45-94 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - LUC REQUIREMENTSy 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 space 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 46V setback of houses from open space and create the opportunity fQr further buffering as a result of street trees, yard trees and yard jandsca'ping. 7. Energy conservation worksheet Not applicable. B. Private open space will be owned by individual homeowners, however will be maintained except for patio by HOA. C. It is intended that future ownership of all PUD units be by resident homeowners. 3. Estimate of number of employees Not applicable. 4. Description of rationale behind.assuml2tions and choices 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 neighborhood we are proposing as an alternative to townhouse and patio home communities with similar densities. Furthermore, we believe that the benefits of a well landscaped, attractive, pedestrian -friendly neighborhood with streets and sidewalks in appropriate scale to the housing justifies the flexibility in standards interpretations which is required. 5. Completed point charts Enclosed . Variance request letters for solar orientation and right-of-way width are also enclosed. 6. Conflicts between land use There are no conflicts of land uses. The residential development proposed is consistent and compatible with residential uses to the east (condominiums) and to the west (townhouses). Furthermore, it is well buffered and consistent with single family residential uses across Prospect Street to the north and along Stuart Street to the south. 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 •igfge trees will act as a buffer between project and Heatheridge Condominiums. STATEMENT OF PLANNING OBJECTIVES 1. City Land Use Policies achieved by proposed plan A. Maximum utilization of land within city. B. Promotes alternative transportation modes. C. Promotes use of mass transit (adjacent bus stop). D. Residential development close to employment, recreation, shopping facilities, park and daycare. E. Availability of existing utilities at site. F. Contiguous to existing development within city limits G. Maintenance and enhancement of existing natural open space areas both on and adjacent to site along Larimer County Canal #2, around periphery of project and between project and Heatheridge Pond. H. Landscape buffer along Prospect Road, roadway landscape offset buffers including street trees (to be maintained by HOA), front and rear landscaped yards including trees and shrubs to enhance roadway and driveway streetscapes (to be maintained by HOA). I. Provide a mix of diverse housing options within the context of three proposed basic models to meet the differing needs and budgets of consumers. J. Aesthetic pedestrian -friendly neighborhood. K. Access to "The Bridges" city owned open space (adjacent) and Rolland Moore park as well as smaller nearby neighborhood parks (via bikeways) L. Nearby to Spring Creek bike path with future possible proposed access by a path from "The Bridges" open space along the ditch right-of-way to Rolland Moore park. 2. Ownership of Public and Private open space and intention with regard to future ownership of PUD A. Public open space (open space adjacent to Prospect, entry feature, roadway landscape offsets) will be owned and maintained by Homeowners' Association.