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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWATERGLEN PUD OVERALL DEVELOPMENT PLAN ..... MARCH 7 1994 P & Z BOARD HEARING - 71 93 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTSNo Text SUMMARY: Site Area Totals Residential 113.4 acres Neighborhood Park 11.9 acres Cooper Slough 26.7 acres Regional Drainage 6.6 acres Non -Residential 7.2 acres TOTAL AREA 158.6 acres Residential Area Grose Residential 4,939,704.0 sq.ft. Net Residential 3,878,945.0 sq.ft. Dwelling Units Single Family 473 units Multi -Family 100 units TOTAL UNITS 573 units Solar Oriented Lots 307 units Density Gross Net Coverage Buildings 705,400 sq.ft. Street R.O.W. 1,060,759 sq.ft. Parking & Drives 484,484 sq.ft. (including garages) Open Space: Common 1,652,827 sq.ft. Private 1,036,234 sq.ft. TOTAL RES. OPEN SPACE 2,689,061 sq.ft. Floor Area Residential 776,900 sq.ft. Minimum Parking Provided Garage/Carport 946 spaces Other 236 spaces TOTAL VEHICLES 1182 spaces Maximum Building Height 36 ft. 113.40 acres 89.05 acres 65% of Single Family 5.05 du/ac 6.43 du/sc 14.28% 21.47 % 9.81 % 33.46% 20.98% 54.44% 2.06 spaces/unit MODULAR OR CONVENTIONAL HOMES: Area Gross 888,624.00 sq.ft. 20.40 acres Net 633,838.00 sq.ft. 14.55 acres Dwelling Units Single Family 63 units Other 0 units TOTAL UNITS 63 units Solar Oriented Lots 20 units 32% Density Gross 3.09 du/sc Not 4.33 du/ac Coverage Buildings 94,500 sq.ft. 10.63% Street R.O.W. 254,786 sq.ft. 28.67% Perking & Drives 56,700 sq.ft. 6.38% (including garages) Open Space: Common 300,760 sq.ft. 33.85% Private 181,878 sq.ft. 20.47% TOTAL OPEN SPACE 482,638 sq.ft. 54.31% Floor Area Residential 113,400 sq.ft. Minimum Parking Provided Garage/Carport 126 spaces Other 0 spaces TOTAL VEHICLES 126 spaces 2 spaces/unit • NOTE: Garages and/or driveways will accomodate handicap, motorcycle, and bicycle parking Maximum Building Height 36 ft. Setbacks (unless otherwise noted) Front 15 ft. Side 5 ft. Corner Side 12 ft. . It 5' at garage doors) Rear 10 ft. MULTI -FAMILY: Area Gross 392,040.00 sq.ft. 9.00 acres Net 372,226.00 sq.ft. 8.55 acres Dwelling Units 4 Plexes 100 units Other 0 units TOTAL UNITS 100 units Density Gress t 1.11 du/ac Net 11.70 du/ac Coverage Buildings 55,000 sq.ft. 14.03% Street R.O.W. 19,814 sq.ft. 5.05% Parking & Drives 70,884 sq.ft. 18.08% Open Space: Common 250,105 sq.ft. 63.80% Private (3,763) sq.ft. -0.96% TOTAL OPEN SPACE 246,342 sq.ft. 62.84% Floor Area Residential 110,000 sq.ft. Minimum Parking Provided Garage/Carport 0 spaces Other 207 spaces TOTAL VEHICLES 207 spaces 2.07 spaces/unit NOTE: Garages and/or driveways will accomodate handicap, motorcycle, and bicycle parking Maximum Building Height 36 . ft. WATERGLEN PRELIMINARY PUD e' LAND USE BREAKDOWN December 15, 1993 LAND USE BREAKDOWN MANUFACTURED HOMES: Area Gross 3,659,040.00 sq.ft. 84.00 acres Net 2,872,881.00 sq.ft. 65.95 acres Dwelling Units Single Family 410 units Other 0 units TOTAL UNITS 410 units Solar Oriented Lots 287 units 70% Density Gross 4.88 du/ac Net 6.22 du/ac Coverage Buildings 563,500 sq.ft. 15.13% Street R.O.W. 786,159 sq.ft. 21.49% Parking & Drives 342,400 sq.ft. 9.36% (including garages) Open Space: Common 1,059,062 sq.ft. 28.94% Private 917,919 sq.ft. 25.09% TOTAL OPEN SPACE 1,976,981 sq.ft. 54.03% Floor Area Residential 553,500 sq.ft. Minimum Parking Provided Garage/Carport 820 spaces Other 0 spaces TOTAL VEHICLES 820 spaces 2 spaces/unit • NOTE: Garages and/or driveways will accomodate handicap, motorcycle, and bicycle parking Maximum Building Height 36 ft. Setbacks (unless otherwise noted) Front 12 ft. (15' at garage doors) Side 0 ft. (10' min. between buildings) Corner Side 8 ft. (15' at garage doors) Rear 0 ft. WATERGLEN PUD PROPERTY DESCRIPTION October 25, 1993 A tract of land situate in the East 1/2 of Section 4 and in the North 1/2 of Section*9, Township 7 North, Range 68 West of the Sixth P.M., Larimer County, Colorado, which considering the South line of the said East 1/2 as bearing N 88'51'20" W and with all bearings contained herein relativethereto, is contained within the boundary lines which begin at the South 1/4 corner of said Section 4 and run thence along the' West line of the said East 1/2, N 000021080 E 1135.36 feet; thence N 41'52158" E 218.05 feet; thence N 31'16152" E 161.04 feet; thence N 13*47137" E 89.26 feet; thence N 05*561.W 157.65 feet; thence.-N 16052' W 499.15 feet; thence N 210331050 W. 78.30 feet; thence N 16.181400 W 71.95 feet; thence N 11.12147" W 94.94 feet; thence N 08048143" W 91.40 feet; thence N 03'22'45" W 118.87 feet to the center 1/4 corner of said Section 4; thence N 00'03125" E 140.00 feet; thence N 89*34115". E 15.00 feet;. thence N 36054115" E 200.00 feet; thence N 550541150 E 200.00 feet; thence N 68'34115" E 100.00 feet; thence N 86*341154 E 1900.00 feet; thence S 88.25145' E 92.96 feet to a point on the West right-of-way line of Interstate Highway No..25; thence along said West right-of-way line, S 00'26'.W 301.42 feet, and again S 00'44' E 289.36 feet; and again S 00*41155" E 2535.94 feet, and again S 8505311SR W 568.20 feet, and. again S 01*08140" W 60.00 feet to a point on the South 'right-of-way line of East Vine Drive; thence along said -South right-of-way line, N 8$'51120" W 1849.88 feet.;. thence N 00'02108" E 30.01 feet to the point of beginning, containing 167.0706 acres more or less. Waterglen Preliminary PUD 12-16-93 DENSITY CHART Maximum Earned Criterion Credit IfAl Dwelling Units Are Within: Credit a 20% mwtewotmexetingaapwmwnevftaooddappingcenta. b 10% 650 feet of onexislrgtronsitstop C 10% 4lxl0feet of onadslinga approved regional shopping center. ' d 20% 3500feet ofonextsHngareservedneighborhood Pak cammunityparka caanunityfacility. 20 We 10% 1000 feet« aschool. meefing all the requirementsof the compulsoryeducaFirm lowsoftheStae aColora lm f 20% 300ofeet ofamajor empkryrnentcenter. 20 g 5% llxaleetolochsdcaecenter. 3 h 20% Norh•Forcallk,a 20 1 20% lhecenlroifkalsessilistrkd. A project whose bourclwry is conNguan to etlsWg urban development. Credit may be eared as follows 0%— For projects whose property boundary has 0 to 10% contigulty, j 30% 15to12O%—FFapprraeechwhmetswhose prprooprembou ryboundary rm2oo3O%%c�onlg N' 20 20 to25%_For projects whom prop" boundary has 30 to40%conHguity, � 25 to 30%— Fa projects whoa propertyboundM tors 40 to 50%coneguity, k e Itcawbedersartshated Malthe project W R reducenor-renewableenergyuseage eitherthrpgh theapplkanonaalternative energy systemsa fhroughconuNtted energyaoruervollonmeasures beyond that normallyrequkedbydtyCode.a5% baasnay, be Owned fa every5%reduction In emery use. I Cok,L oleal%borxnlaevery50aaeskaludedlntt»project. 3 m Calclote thepercenkWof the taalocresinto profeclthatoedewted torecreolbnduse.enter lrzathat percenlageaso barn 25 In If theopplkrntcoornih to present gpenonsnt offsite open sloacettaf meets the aNsmlnimum requirement; calculate the percentage atMopenspaceaceagetolhetotddevetapmentaaeage,entwg*Pacenkoeasaborna O If parfa thesotoldevebprnentbudget Isla bespenton nelynborsood publictronslt loclliflawhloh ore nototherwise required byatyCode, entw2%bontatorwerySlgOperdwetlingunOWm led P If pat a the btd developrtrenl budget is to be spent on neighbanood focilitles and services which ae not otherwise required by atyCode. enteral%borwsfaevwy$100perdweuingurAb ested q Itacanmitmentisheigmadelode bpospe Jdedpercenlogeof N*totolnumberadwelWVWtsfabwkncwofamllies,enterrat of %*Exact percentogeasobos4,uploamadru number to be determined 10-30 Z traconrNlnenttsbeingnadetodeelopo speared percentage of the total hunter aw1eil4g units fatype'Aondrypeahawloapped housing as cleMed by the aty of For Collins calculote the bonus as follows: O r ypewunits type A_ swr es t o ts M I..I.J type-Ir-1.0iimes typeltrurvis OTOTM—I . 11 no case shoo the comblsed bonus be greaer thou 30% It the site aadjacentpropertycontakranh isfalo bUkwv or pbce.a bonrn maybeearned for the following 3% — Fapreventkgamit0at4goW*Ie h luences (eoer *ayslentat b W use,aeslhetk,ecmm* orld soalat Iaalas) adverse to flu s pr 3%— Faassurirpttat newstmcfureswillbeIn keepingwith the carocterof the building a ploce.whileavdding total units 6 3% — F«Ixapd9ngodoptive useathe buildnga place that will leod to ltsconMnbnce.preservalbnond Improvement roan appropdaternamer. Ito Portion aallathe required pallg In Ife trulllple lanvtyprgect Is providedu dergrounlwithinthe b AldhQaInan e*voted paldng structure os on accessory use to the primary structure, o barn maybe earned as follows t 9% - Iaproviding 75%amaeofthe parking [no structure; 6% — Forprovkflg50-74% of the porkNg in astructurw, 3% — Faprov4dng25-49%ofthepakkglnostruchue. u IfacamJtmenlisbekgmWebprovideapprovedwfomaloNeexergulshlrgsysbnufafhedgAlrguNhentaabamoflO% TOTAL 1 47- -30- Waterglen Preliminary PUD ALL DEVELOPMENT: NUMBERED CRITERIA CHART ALL CRITERIA APPLICABLE CRITERIA ONLY CRITERION Is the Werlon applicable? W11 the crilerlon be Wished? If no, please explain e.�'`A ��' �' Yes No NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATABILITY 1. Social Compatability X X 2. Neighborhood Character xX 3. Land Use Conflicts 4. Adverse Traffic Impact PLANS AND POLICIES 5. Comprehensive Plan x X PUBLIC FACILITIES & SAFETY 6. Street Capacity 7. Utility Capacity X 8. Design Standards X X 9. Emergency Access XX 10. Security Lighting 11. Water Hazards RESOURCE PROTECTION 12. Soils & Slope Hazard X '. X 13. Significant Vegetation X X 14. Wildlife Habitat x}{ 15. Historical Landmark 16. Mineral Deposit V. Eco•Sensitive Areas X 18. Agricultural Lands X ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS 19. Air Quality . 20. Water Quality X X 21. Noise X 22. Glare & Heat X 23. Vibrations 24. Exterior Lighting 25. Sewages & Wastes X SITE DESIGN 26. Community Organization 27. Site Organization X X 28. Natural Features X X 29. Energy Conservation 30.Shadows X X 31. Solar Access X X 32. Privacyj. X 33. Open Space Arrangement 34. Building Height X 35. Vehicular Movement X X 36. Vehicular Design 37. Parking 38. Active Recreational Areas X X 39. Private Outdoor Areas X X 40. Pedestrian Convenience x X 41. Pedestrian Conflicts 42. Landscaping/Open Areas X X 43. LandscapingBuildings X X 44. Landscaping/Screening x X 45. Public Access X 46. Signs -12- Policy 80. Higher density residential uses should locate: b. Within close proximity to community or neighborhood park facilities; C. Where water and sewer facilities can be adequately provided; and d. Within easy access to major employment centers. Policy 93. The City should maintain a ratio of (six) acres of park land for every one thousand people in the City. Policy 95. Neighborhood Parks: a. A neighborhood park should be provided in every square mile section of the City; d. The size, number and location of neighborhood parks should be directly related to the population of the square mile section. Policy 97. Parks should be designed for safe access by users. Waterglen also conforms to a number of priorities identified in the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy, and an abundance of the adopted Goals and Objectives of the City of Fort Collins. Construction of the first phases of residential development at Waterglen is expected to begin in the summer of 1994, and continue through the year 2002. Depending on the mix of non-residential uses included with final build -out, between 50 and 200 persons are expected to be employed at Waterglen. Policy 25. Based on a fiscal evaluation and an analysis of effects on the Capital Improvement Program, the City could provide incentives such as utility and infrastructure improvements, streets, power, etc., in order to direct growth in desired directions or areas. Policy 39. The City should direct efforts to promote improved traffic and pedestrian circulation and public transit to areas north and northeast of the City. Policy 40. The City should promote the utilization of existing vacant land in the northeast by offering incentives such as utility and infrastructure provisions or revenue bonds and tax increment financing. Policy 41. The City should encourage residential development in the northeast, particularly giving special attention to the undeveloped industrially zoned land in the area adjacent to the existing residential neighborhoods. ' Policy 43. The City shall prepare and utilize an environmental management plan which will include: ' a. Conservation of exhaustible resources; b. Identification of environmentally scarce and valuable lands such as ' wildlife habitats; d. Promote the incorporation of environmentally scarce and valuable lands ' into open spaces; f. Encourage landscape of open spaces with appropriate native or drought ' resistant varieties of vegetation along with attractively developed green areas to provide a balanced and pleasing cityscape. Policy 74. Transitional land uses or areas (linear greenbelts or other urban design elements) should be provided between residential neighborhoods and commercial areas in order to enhance the concept of a mixture of land uses. ' Policy 75. Residential areas should provide a mix of housing densities. ' Policy 76. Density bonuses should be provided to developers who provide low and moderate income housing. 1 Policy 79. Low density residential uses should locate in areas: b. Which have easy access to major employment centers; ' d. Within walking distance to an existing or planned neighborhood park; e. In which a collector street affords the primary access. carport, and two tandem spaces in the driveway); striping on -street parking spaces on one side of the 28' streets; and strict private enforcement of towing improperly parked vehicles. Landscape Standards * In order to reduce the initial and on -going cost impacts of the more than 3.3 million square feet of common open space (1.6 million sq. ft. in the residential areas) at Waterglen, it is proposed that landscape improvements be phased over an extended period; that smaller plant sizes at installation be allowed; that a more "natural" approach to landscaping be allowed in appropriate perimeter buffers, in the nature area along the Cooper Slough, and in regional drainage areas; and that "park grade" plant materials be allowed in these same areas. Other Opportunities * Adopted City Policies indicate that it would be appropriate for the City to offer "incentives such as utility and infrastructure provisions or revenue bonds and tax increment financing" to promote development - including the development of affordable housing - in this area. * Community Development Block Grant monies, Housing Trust Fund contributions, or assistance from other sources may be requested to help make day care, additional recreational facilities, certain public improvements, and/or other services viable at Waterglen. It should be understood that the above requests for public sector participation in this ' attempt to provide affordable housing are not needed because of the location of the site. Nearly all the above methods of making an affordable housing neighborhood viable could be applied to many different sites regardless of their location in the community. The applicant has attempted to identify a significant number of cost savings measures that can be related ' to real savings at Waterglen, and measures that are consistent with adopted City Policies. We have looked primarily at areas where standard fees and requirements could have caused ' Waterglen to pay more than its fair share; rather than requesting "subsidies" from development revenues generated at other locations. As indicated above, Waterglen PUD is consistent with many applicable Land Use Policies adopted by the City of Fort Collins, including: Policy 3. The City shall promote: a. Maximum utilization of land within the city. ' Policy 12. Urban density residential development usually at three or more units to the acre should be encouraged in the urban growth area. Storm Drainage " Waterglen should not have to bear the costs of drainage improvements caused by off -site conditions. * The Storm Drainage Utility should acquire the regional drainage tracts defined on the plan, pay for improvements that are needed because of off -site or regional impacts, and contract with Waterglen for the routine maintenance of landscaping in the regional drainage tracts. * Regardless of the public/private cost sharing arrangement, a variance to normal requirements should be considered to reduce the size and cost of the Waterglen Drive crossing of the "temporary" Boxelder Creek overflow between 1-25 and the Cooper Slough. Because of the temporary nature of this floodplain - and because there will be a second point of access provided - a greater than normal amount of the 100 year storm should be allowed to overtop the street. * Developer participation in the structure at Vine Drive and the Cooper Slough should be minimal if any, due to the minimal impact of on -site development on this crossing. - Street Requirements * The site gains access from the 1-25 Frontage Roads as well as East Vine Drive. The traffic study completed for Waterglen shows that residential development here does not generate enough traffic to cause any off -site streets to be widened beyond their existing two lane condition. Waterglen will generate between $400,000 and $600,000 (over $330,000 t from the residential area alone) in Street Oversizing fees; substantially more than the actual City participation ($350,000 t total; $200,000 t for the residential areas) anticipated in the oversizing of Vine Drive and Waterglen Drive adjacent to the project. The applicant suggests that this $50,000 to $250,000 surplus represents more than adequate participation in off -site street improvements, and requests that the rigid interpretation of City standards requiring construction of a 36' width of pavement to the nearest improved arterial be waived; or that 1-25 - with the Frontage Road recognized as an integral part of the 1-25 circulation system - be recognized as an improved arterial. " Secondary local streets in the Manufactured Housing areas should be allowed to be constructed at a 28' width with sidewalk on one side only; the standard used at Warren Shores, the Landings, and a number of other residential areas in Fort Collins. This proposed standard would be wider than the 26' private streets commonly used in mobile home parks. To address concerns related to on -street parking demand, the applicant is proposing four off-street parking spaces (two in a garage or Plan for more conventional housing types in the westerly portion of the site as a transition to future development on the adjacent properties. IV. Identify specific areas where barriers to affordable housing can be reduced. (Consistent with adopted City Land Use Policies, the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy, and the Goals and Objectives of the City of Fort Collins) Utility Fees * The ELCO Water and Boxelder Sanitation Districts have indicated support for the proposed project, and are reviewing specific proposals for "master tap" services, pro -rated costs (based on the smaller lot sizes, raw water irrigation, etc.) and other means of making utility service more economical. * It is suggested that - in the manufactured housing clusters - Light and Power treat the Manufactured Homes as "Multi -family non -electric heat" dwellings, for the purpose of determining primary and secondary development charges. Parkland * Parkland fees ($445,000±) generated at Waterglen are proposed to be specifically designated to be used for the acquisition and development of the proposed on -site neighborhood park. It is anticipated that the most efficient means of completing the park will be on a "turn -key" basis, with construction of the park completed by the time .420± dwelling units are occupied at Waterglen. " The City of Fort Collins should consider contracting with the Waterglen management for maintenance of the parkland and other publicly owned open spaces, and for the value of the proposed raw water irrigation. ■ - Natural Resources * It is proposed that Natural Resources and/or the Colorado Division of Wildlife purchase the 26.7 acre± area including the portion of the Cooper Slough on the Waterglen site. " It is further suggested that Natural Resources work with the applicant to integrate water quality/detention ponds, native grasses, and other habitat improvements into the proposed nature area as a demonstration ' project for creation of an enhanced natural area compatible with urban development. Both well water and storm runoff can be used to increase the variety of habitat areas complementing the existing warm water ' slough and wetland basin. 1 II. Identify means of reducing barriers - such as excessive street standards, setbacks, and development fees; burdensome multiple agency reviews; and inflexible standards - to providing affordable housing at Waterglen. Create a functional, understandable circulation system that facilitates bike and pedestrian access between uses as well as automobile access. - Include design characteristics - such as entry streets tailored to serve individual neighborhood clusters - which lend clarity and identity to residential neighborhoods. Provide neighborhood street systems that promote neighborhood integrity, by restricting extraneous motorized traffic from low density residential areas. Design a collector street system that can gather traffic from a neighborhood and carry it to an arterial street; yet divert "through" traffic away from local traffic. - Plan a viable, integrated bike and pedestrian system for the Waterglen community, including safe, convenient pedestrian and bike access between various residential, recreational, and service areas. - Encourage private and institutional participation in car pooling and other alternative transportation modes, focused on the reduction of single occupant automobile trips. III. Provide land use transitions and creative relationships between uses. - Protect defined neighborhood cluster areas from the intrusion of activities which may have negative impacts upon residents; particularly traffic generated by more intensive uses. Encourage non-residential uses in the adjacent Enterprize Zone that may provide employment and/or services that benefit the residents of Waterglen. Plan an integrated system of open spaces as land use/density buffers, using the recreational areas at the proposed city park and the Village Center as "anchors" and neighborhood focal points. (Over 97% of the dwelling units proposed at Waterglen are directly adjacent to open space.) Create a city park that: * Provides clear benefit to the neighborhood residents; * Combines with the open space corridors formed by the Larimer-Weld Canal, the Cooper Slough nature area, existing utiliiy easements, and designated drainage ways. The Waterglen property - bounded by 1-25, East Vine Drive, and the Larimer-Weld Canal and the surrounding area have a number of unique characteristics that affect planning decisions: - There are no existing subdivisions in the section. Master planning for the area therefore is not forced to work around previous development plans. Physical constraints will help to define and strengthen the special neighborhood identity planned for Waterglen; and limit the chances for traffic generated by other uses to disrupt the neighborhood in the future. The surrounding area - with a few exceptions - is held in large ownerships defined by physical barriers (arterial roadways, the canal, railroad tracks, etc.). This may present an opportunity for a number of neighborhoods and employment/activity centers to evolve with an integrated bike and pedestrian trail system that can provide more direct linkages than the automobile oriented street system. A major land use one mile to the north - the Anheuser Busch Brewery - may present opportunities and constraints in planning surrounding development areas. Project Goals The proposed Overall Development Plan has been prepared with a number of planning ' goals and concepts in mind. These include: I. Create a successful neighborhood that focuses on affordable housing. - Provide the framework for a viable master planned community by defining a number of cohesive neighborhood clusters that can accommodate a variety of affordable housing types with the potential to share public and private ' amenities, storm drainage improvements, and/or other common elements. ' - Provide opportunities for upward mobility so that residents who can afford to 'move up" to another housing type, have the ability to stay in their neighborhood. - Plan for a land use mix with complementary uses within easy walking distance of each other; and create a pleasant pedestrian environment. ' - Allow flexibility for the development of a range of housing types, with the ability to respond to multiple and changing market demands for affordable ' housing. - Plan for the ability to construct a viable Village Center to help meet the needs ' of the neighborhood for management services, daycare, convenience shopping, recreation, and other social interaction. It's WA TlERGLEN 4r ACCESSIBILITY TO COMMON DESTINATIONS DESTINATION DRIVE TIME DISTANCE — A. OLD TOWN 7 min. 4.0 mi. r --- n SITE I S. AI]BERTSONS 8 min. 4.2 mi. % Jr *L 8 min. 4.4 mi. L 1. _ C. P.X,(.H. D. AMPARK 5 min. 2.8 mi. E. HIGHWAY 14 -J MOTEL AREA 2 min. 1.5 mi. IJ ------- ----------- -- F,.--PFfOSPECT EAST/ -------- ----------------- SEVEN LAKES 6 min. 3.6 mi. G. F.C.H.S. 9 min. 5.9 mi. 12 min. 8.7.mi. J. HE� SCH rl WLETT PACKARD 9 min. 6.3 mi. K. ANHEUSER BU 3 min. 1.8 mi. 7 min. 4.2 mi. W L. TA�ELLI ELEMENTARY L------ I - I 1 .1 I min. 5.2 mi. tr M . CSU OF f ��5:wjl urban design, inc. U N— �.���� N s I Hen I - 1 1 1 Jr RAI -A !I Use/Affordable A Mixed Use/Affox t LLLIIIOUODO Housing Commuril y --------• —�ACCIESSIBILITY MAP - .51 ;j L FIGURE 1 Table 1 and Figure 1 indicate driving times - at posted speeds, recorded during the p.m. peak hour -and distances from Waterglen to common destinations in the community, and provides a comparison with driving times and distances from other sites in the northwest, southwest, and one in the heart of a developing residential area in southeast Fort Collins. WATERGLEN ACCESSIBILITY TO COMMON DESTINATIONS DESTINATION DRIVE TIME DISTANCE OLD TOWN 7 min. 4.0 mi. ALBERTSONS 8 min. 4.2 mi. P.V.H. 8 min. 4.4 mi. AIRPARK 5 min. 2.8 mi. HIGHWAY 14 MOTEL AREA 2 min. 1.5 mi. PROSPECT EAST/ SEVEN LAKES 6 min. 3.6 mi. F.C.H.S. 9 min. 5.9 mi. FOOTHILLS FASHION MALL 12 min. 8.7 mi. HEWLETT PACKARD 9 min. 6.3 mi. ANHEUSER BUSCH 3 min. 1.8 mi. TAVELLI ELEMENTARY Tmin. 4.2 mi. CSU 11 min. 5.2 mi. COMPARISON: GRANADA HEIGHTS (HANNA S . & IN .) DESTINATION DRIVE TIME DISTANCE OLD TOWN 5 min. 1.7 mi. STEELES 5 min. 1.6 mi. P.V.H. 5 min. 2.3 mi. AIRPARK 11 min. 4.2 mi. HIGHWAY 14 MOTEL AREA 12 min. 5.4 mi. PROSPECT EAST/ SEVEN LAKES 11 min. 5.3 mi. POUDRE HIGH SCHOOL 4 min. 1.8 mi. FOOTHILLS FASHION MALL 15 min.. 5.0 mi. HEWLETT PACKARD 21 min. 9.7 mi. ANHEUSER BUSCH 14 min. 7.8 mi. IRISH ELEMENTARY 4 min. 1.4 mi. CSU 5 min. 2.2 mi. COMPARISON: HARMONY VILLAGE (S. TIMBERLINE ROAD) DESTINATION DRIVE TIME DISTANCE OLD TOWN 13 min. 7.1 mi. STEELES 4 min. 2.0 mi. P.V.H. 10 min. 5.3 mi. AIRPARK 9 min. 7.2 mi. HIGHWAY 14 MOTEL AREA 7 min. 6.2 mi. PROSPECT EAST/ SEVEN LAKES 7 min. 4.0 mi. F.C.H.S. 3 min. 1.6 mi. FOOTHILLS FASHION MALL 5 min. 3.2 mi. HEWLETT PACKARD 3 min. 1.7 mi. ANHEUSER BUSCH 12 min. 9.5 mi. TIMNATH ELEMENTARY 6 min. 4.0 mi. CSU 13 min. 6.1 mi. COMPARISON: SPRINGFIELD COURT (TAFT HILL& HORSETOO DESTINATION DRIVE TIME DISTANCE OLD TOWN 11 min. 6.5 mi. KING SOOPERS 7 min. 2.6 mi. P.V.H. 10 min.. 9.5 mi. AIRPARK 16 min. 11.0 mi. HIGHWAY 14 MOTEL AREA 17 min. 12.2 mi. PROSPECT EAST/ SEVEN LAKES 12 min. 6.4 mi. ROCKY MTN. HIGH SCHOOL 5 min. 1.8 mi. FOOTHILLS FASHION MALL 5 min. 2.4 mi. HEWLETT PACKARD 12 min. 6.0 mi. ANHEUSER BUSCH 21 min. 15.9 mi. OLANDER ELEMENTARY 1 min. 0.3 mi. CSU 7 min. 5.5 mi. TABLE 1 I II II ' WATERGLEN PUD Overall Development Plan and tPreliminary Residential PUD Statement of Planning Objectives Revised December 16, 1993 Planning Opportunities ' At Waterglen the goal is not to simply develop streets and lots - the goal is to build a neighborhood. This planned community represents a unique opportunity to provide affordable ' housing for low and moderate income families in Fort Collins; while creating an inviting and unique living environment. The Waterglen PUD is planned to achieve several priorities identified in the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy of the City of Fort Collins; and ' the proposal is consistent with the City's adopted Goals and Objectives, applicable Land Use Policies, and the Land Development Guidance System. The success of Waterglen will depend on the ability to reduce development, ' construction, and maintenance costs while creating an attractive neighborhood with long-term viability, keeping rents and sales prices at levels low and moderate income families or individuals can afford. The developer cannot achieve this goal alone. Without the cooperation ' and participation of the utilities and other public agencies providing service to the property, this opportunity will be lost. A number of methods of cost reduction have been identified with this proposed plan. As each affected agency reviews these areas of savings, it must be ' remembered that the decisions made will directly impact the rents and purchase costs of housing at Waterglen. ' Waterglen is located on Vine Drive, immediately west of Interstate 25. With the very limited success in implementing City policies promoting growth and development in the northeast quadrant of the City, there is a lack of existing housing and other development ' activity in the vicinity. This may create the perception that Waterglen is located on a remote site. However, when the actual distance to common destinations - employment, shopping, services, schools, etc. - and driving time is reviewed (see Table 1) one finds that this ' perception is not correct; and that Waterglen compares very favorably to other developing residential areas. Beyond the obvious proximity to Anheuser Busch, it is interesting to note that the downtown area and the major employment centers on East Prospect and near the ' Community Airpark will be far more easily accessible to the residents of Waterglen than to people who live in south Fort Collins. Even Hewlett Packard is less than ten minutes away; and other regional destinations are readily accessible to the subject property. The distance ' to schools and neighborhood shopping opportunities will eventually be reduced if the City of Fort Collins continues to promote residential development in the northeast, resulting in the provision of additional services in the area. Better access via alternative transportation modes ' (Transfort, bikeways, etc.) is expected to improve with future growth in the area and the revitalization of North College Avenue. In the interim, the Waterglen community is planned to facilitate an organized car pooling program through the neighborhood's management office. The initial phases of a public trail system will also be constructed at Waterglen. f I i 1 I 0.1 Giro�JI(B 0 A Mixed Use/Affordable Housing Community 2)OUODO Written Documents * Planning Objectives * Point Charts * Property Description * Land Use Breakdowns Revised: December 16, 1993 urban design, inc. 3555 stanford road, suite 105 fort collins, colorado 80525 (303)226-4074 VACANT ZONED FA I URIMER COUNTY [ARMING G NIMINBOANK OD N.a AC.,- De EXISTING COMMERCIAL ZONED L FORT COLLINS LIMREO INDUSTRIAL c,o VACANT ZONED IQ R. COLLINS GENERAL IMOUSIPML C 0 R\ / 84.0 GROSS ACRES./- 'L'a\1V MN4fACTLWEO HOMES ♦TO5 DWAC ADO TO ASK) DW/- AS OROS ACRES./ Mun- c FAMALY n VACANT ZONED L FORT COLLINS LIMREO INONSTIML VACANT ZONED FA L row COLLINS UNITED INDUSTRIAL B F� i VACANT ZONED ILL 4 y'. 4MMFR CO A D INDUSTRIAL FORT COLUTIS LIMITED INDUSTRIAL a:a ,AAGT SITE AREAS, RESIDENTIAL 113.4 ACt COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 7.2 ACt NEIGHBORHOOD PARK 11.9 AU COOPER SLOUGH OPEN SPACE 26.7 ACt REGIONAL DRAINAGE TRACTS 6.6 ACi TOTAL 165.50 ACT VACANT ZONED FA / LARIMER COUNTY FARMING PROPOSED ZONING. FORT COLLMS LIMITED INDUSTRIAL Urpvn Nesign. �n A Mixed Use/Affordable Housing Community O O O OVERALL W No 6552 DEVELOPMENT PLAN GGME .2. T DATE OF PP NSAVN: RENIN.". 0 200 400 9R£T Hp � d i Mountain Vista Dr. L 1000, 1000, 1 /1 �L e v • ■Y�L��i� 1 � � 1 � ITEM: WATERGLEN PUD ISALO Overall Development Plan North NUMBER: 71-93 N, Waterglen PUD - Overall Development Plan, #71-93 February 28, 1994 P & Z Meeting Page 4 5. Transportation: Primary access to this development will be onto a collector street from East Vine Drive, an existing arterial street. All uses within the development will be accessed from the collector street. 6. Storm Drainage: The Stormwater Utility has received sufficient drainage information for an overall development plan review. Their review indicates that the drainage considerations are adequate to approve the overall development plan. 7. Resource Protection: The Cooper Slough is a significant drainageway that runs north to south through the westerly portion of this development. The City's Natural Resources Department and the Colorado Division of Wildlife have concerns about the impacts of development on the wildlife habitat and water quality, quantity, and temperature of the slough. These concerns must be addressed with preliminary development plans. RECOMMENDATION: This request is in conformance with the City's adopted plans and policies; therefore, staff recommends approval of the Waterglen P.U.D., Overall Development Plan - #71-93. Waterglen PUD - Overall Development Plan, #71-93 February 28, 1994 P & Z Meeting Page 3 overall development plan. The multi -family residential serves as a transitional use between the single family residential and the neighborhood convenience shopping center. #75. Residential areas should provide for a mix of housing densities. The overall development plan provides for a range of residential densities from small single family lots to traditional single family lots to apartments. #79. Low density residential uses should locate in areas: b. Which have easy access to a major employment center. d. Within walking distance to an existing or planned neighborhood park. e. In which a collector street affords the primary access. The existing Anheuser-Busch plant site is located one mile to the north and will eventually be connected to this development by the collector street on the west side of Interstate 25. There is a planned neighborhood park included in this overall development plan. All uses will gain primary access from a north -south collector street in this development. #80. Higher density residential uses should locate: b. Within close proximity to a neighborhood park facility. C. Where water and sewer facilities can be provided. d. Within easy access to a major employment center. There is a planned neighborhood park included in this overall development plan. There are existing water and sewer districts that are able to serve this development. The Anheuser-Busch master plan is located one mile to the north and will eventually be connected to this development by the collector street on the west side of Interstate 25. The Anheuser-Busch master plan is proposed as a major employment center in northeast Fort Collins and includes the existing brewery. Waterglen PUD - Overall Development Plan, #71-93 February 28, 1994 P & Z Meeting Page 2 COMMENTS: 1. Background- The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: IG; existing farmland S: IL; existing farmland E: I in Larimer County, IL in the City; existing industrial (C & W, Fort Collins Feeds, defunct Matrix) W: FA-1 in Larimer County; existing farmland The property was annexed into the City with the Vine Business Park Annexation in October, 1987. It was placed in the IP - Industrial Park Zoning District with a planned unit development condition. 2. Land Use• This is a request for a mixed -use community that includes 120.0 acres of mixed residential, 3.7 acres of mini -storage, a 3.5 acre neighborhood convenience shopping center, 26.7 acres of open space/drainageway (the Cooper Slough), and an 11.9 acre neighborhood park. The property is located at the northwest corner of East Vine Drive and Interstate Highway 25. The request is supported by the following criteria in the Land Use Policies Plan• #3.a. The City shall promote maximum utilization of land within the City. The proposed mixed use community of mixed density residential, mini -storage, neighborhood convenience shopping center, neighborhood park, and preservation of a significant natural drainage area is considered to be good utilization of the land. #12. Urban density residential development usually at three or more units to the acre should be encouraged in the urban growth area. The combined gross residential density for the single family and multi -family portions of the overall development plan is 3.61 dwelling units per acre. The neighborhood park site and the Cooper Slough open space are included in this density calculation. #74. Transitional land uses or areas (linear greenbelts or other urban design elements) should be provided between neighborhoods and commercial areas in order to enhance the concept of a mixture of land uses. There are provisions for linear greenbelts between the single family and multi -family residential portions of the ITEM NO. 22 MEETING DATE 2/28/94 STAFF Steve Olt PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Waterglen P.U.D., Overall Development Plan - #71-93 APPLICANT: Vine Street Partnership c/o Cityscape Urban Design, Inc. 3555 stanford Road, suite 105 Fort Collins, CO. 80525 OWNER: Vine Street Partnership 4875 Pearl East Circle, Suite 300 Boulder, CO. 80301 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for a mixed -use community that includes 120.0 acres of mixed residential, 3.7 acres of mini -storage, a 3.5 acre neighborhood convenience shopping center, 26.7 acres of open space/drainageway (the Cooper Slough), and an 11.9 acre neighborhood park. The property is located at the northwest corner of East Vine Drive and Interstate Highway 25, and is zoned IL, Limited Industrial. RECOMMENDATION: Approval EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This is a request for a mixed -use community that includes 120.0 acres of mixed residential, 7.2 acres of commercial/industrial, 26.7 acres of open space/ drainageway (the Cooper Slough), and an 11.9 acre neighborhood park. The property is located at the northwest corner of East Vine Drive and Interstate Highway 25. The request is supported by Criteria #'s 3, 12, 74, 75, 79, and 80 in the Land Use Policies Plan. Primary access to this development will be onto a collector street from East Vine Drive, an existing arterial street. All uses within the development will be accessed from the collector street. The Stormwater Utility has received sufficient drainage information for an overall development plan review. Their review indicates that the drainage considerations are adequate to approve the overall development plan. The Cooper Slough is a significant drainageway that runs north to south through the westerly portion of this development. The City's Natural Resources Department and the Colorado Division of Wildlife have concerns about the impacts of development on the wildlife habitat and water quality, quantity, and temperature of the slough. These concerns must be addressed with preliminary development plans. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (303) 221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT