HomeMy WebLinkAboutWINDTRAIL APARTMENTS PUD PRELIMINARY - 66 93D - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESThe single-family portion of the site consists of lots of approximately
5000 S.F., with detached homes similar in size and material to those in
the adjacent Sundering Townhomes. The landscaped open space will
provide a detention pond.
Land Use Policies
Land -use policies achieved by the proposed development include:
- Policy 12-- density of at least 3 units per acre.
- Policy 22-- contiguous to existing development.
- Policy 46-- energy conservation through solar orientation.
- Policy 80-- development has access to neighborhood center
(Spring Creek Shopping Center); is close to com-
munity park (Rolland Moore); water and sewer
service are existing; easy access to employment
(Centre for Advanced Technology ); development
is on the Transfort route; alternative transporta-
tion is available by the Spring Creek Bike Trail.
Variance Request
The applicant request a variance of the solar orientation require-
ment. Lot placement was restricted by the status of Rolland Moore
Drive, which precluded direct access, and by the need to provide
an improved connection to Shire Court to the north. The applicant
feels that the reduced number of solar lots is compensated for by
improvements in the traffic pattern.
March 31, 1994
Planning and Zoning Board Members
Planning Department
City of Fort Collins
RE: Wind Trail Apartments PUD
Planning Objectives
Dear Board Members:
Windtrail Apartments is a 12.0 acre mixed use planned residential
development of 77 units, providing a density of 6.4 units per acre. It
is an infill project bordered by CSU Research Foundation, Sundering
Townhomes, and Windtrail Townhomes. The development is within
walking distance of a neighborhood shopping center and Rolland Moore
Park.
Access & CireWation
Access and circulation consist of an extension of Rolland Moore Drive,
as well as a connection to Shire Court. This connection will permit
Sundering Townhome residents to enter Shields Street at a signal
controlled intersection when that proposed improvement is installed. At
that same time, the existing Shire Court intersection at Shields Street
will be abandoned.
The multi -family units will access onto Shields Street without having to
travel through the single-family area. In addition, there will be no
direct access from the single-family lots onto Rolland Moore Drive.
hand Use
The multi -family portion of the development consists of 7 8-plex units.
These are two-story, with a maximum height of 28 feet. Each dwelling
includes an attached garage as well as outdoor parking. All of the
ground floor units are handicap accessible.
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