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If you have any questions concerning this determination, please feel free to contact Mr.
,erry McKee of my staff at (303) 979-4120 and reference Nationwide Permit action ID
199390659 and Larimer County.
Enclosure
Copies Furnished:
U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Colorado Department of Health
Environmental Protection Agency - -
Colorado Division of Wildlife
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARI
CORPS OF ENGINEERS. OMAHA DISTRICT
TRI-LAKES PROJECT OFFICE. 9307 STATE HWY,1 21
LITTLETON. COLORADO 80123-6901
REPLY TO ATTENTION OF October 19, 1993
Ms. Kay Force
Jim Sell Design
117 East Mountain Avenue
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
Dear Ms. Force:
Reference is made to the Wind Trail Townhouses located in Section 23, Township 7 North,
Range 69 West, Latimer County, Colorado.
Your project has been reviewed in accordance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act under
which the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulates the excavation and discharge of dredged and fill
material into waters of the United States including wetlands.
This letter is to inform you that the wetland delineation done by Riverside Technology dated
September 1993 is considered accurate and acceptable by this office. The wetlands are considered to be
waters of the United States pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. If a proposed activity
requires work within these waters, this office should be contacted for proper Department of the Army
permits.
This wetlands jurisdictional delineation is valid for a period of three years from the date of this
letter unless new information warrants revision of the delineation before the expiration date.
We have reviewed your request for Department of the Army authorization to impact
approximately .32 acre of wetlands in the above location.
Based on the information you provided, this office has determined that your work within
Colorado can be authorized by the Department of the Army Nationwide Permit found at 33 CFR
Part 330 Appendix A, (B)(26). Enclosed is a fact sheet which fully describes this Nationwide
Permit and lists the General and Section. 404 only conditions which must be adhered. to for this
authorization to remain valid.
Although an Individual Department of the Army permit will not be required for the
project, this does not eliminate the requirement that you obtain any other applicable federal, state
or local permits as required. Please note that deviations from the original plans and specifications
of your project could require additional authorization from this office.
You are advised that this verification of the nationwide permit authorization is valid until
October 19, 1995.
This proposed activity will not jeopardize the continued existence of the Spiranthe
iluvialis (Ute ladies' tresses orchid) or destroy or adversely modify habitats occupied by this
threatened species.
RESPONSE: Poudre Fire Authority needs two points of access to all
residential areas. Measuring from the point where there is only a
single point of access, development is not allowed beyond 660 feet.
If a developer is willing to construct homes with approved
automatic fire extinguishing systems, then homes may be constructed
beyond the 660 foot limit. Most developers find that such systems
are expensive and not residential in character and are not well
accepted by the buying public.
12. Could construction traffic be routed over a temporary access
road across the C.S.U.R.F. property?
RESPONSE: The developer will ask C.S.U.R.F. for permission for an
access easement for construction traffic.
13. What about the wetlands?
RESPONSE: A wetland consultant is working with the surveyors to
determine the extent of the wetlands. As you know, wetlands are
protected under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Also, the
City's Department of Natural Resources works closely with the
Planning Department to make sure wetland areas remain undisturbed.
The developer does not plan on developing the larger wetland area.
However, there is a smaller area that may be impacted if a local
street is connected from our 35 acre parcel south to the Shields/
Rolland Moore intersection.
14. Would the units be constructed all at once?
RESPONSE: The developer would like to sell all 38 units within a 12
month period. If this does not work, then the project is set up so
it could be phased from west to east building one cul-de-sac at a
time.
Division since these types of units are already being constructed
on approved lots within the Sundering project. The same models and
square footage options would be made available. The siding would
be the same but there may be variations in paint colors.
5. What about the street connections?
RESPONSE: Hill Pond Road and Shire Court would be extended to serve
the site. These streets would be the standard local street which
is 36 feet wide.
6. Are there water and sewer services to the site?
RESPONSE: Yes, water is extended from the west and sewer is
expected to be brought up from the south from the C.S.U.R.F.
property.
7. What are the long range plans for C.S.U.R.F. Tract J parcel?
RESPONSE: As of now, the parcel is designated on the Overall
Development Plan as "Nursing Center, Retirement Center, Elderly
Housing, Health Care, and Multi -Family". The long range plans are
to hold the property for the future needs of Colorado State
University. Since the property is owned free and clear, there is
no pressure for immediate development.
8. What is the status of extending Centre Avenue from C.A.T to
the Holiday Inn?
RESPONSE: This collector street will be built as development occurs
in the C.A.T.
9. The Transportation Department needs to know that it is
difficult to exit Hill Pond Road onto southbound Shields. The
signal at Shields and Raintree does not stop the traffic enough to
allow us to exit. This signal is only activated if there is cross
traffic on Centre Avenue or Raintree Drive. Otherwise, it remains
on green for Shields traffic.
RESPONSE: The Transportation Department will be notified of this
condition.
10. It will be helpful for the Shields/Rolland Moore intersection
to be constructed and signalized so that we can make left turns
onto Shields and so can Rolland Moore traffic. Without a signal,
its a tough left.exiting the park.
RESPONSE: As development occurs, this intersection will be
constructed and signalized, and the Shields/Shire Court
intersection will be closed.
11.' How far east can development go before it would be in
violation of the access requirements of the Poudre Fire Authority?
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES
PROJECT: Wind Trail Townhomes
DATE: September 2, 1993
DEVELOPER: Mr. John McCoy i
REPRESENTATIVE: Kay Force, Jim Sell Design
PLANNER: Ted Shepard
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, COMMENTS
The meeting began with a synopsis of the proposed development. The
request is for 38 townhomes on 6.2 acres. This is a density of 6.1
dwelling units per acre. The units will be one and two story with
a maximum building height of 35 feet. The 6.2 acres are part of a
contiguous 35 acre parcel owned by the developer. There are no
immediate development plans on the balance of the site.
1. Please describe the area that is being considered for
acquisition by the Department of Natural Resources.
RESPONSE: The developer and the Department of Natural Resources
have begun negotiations on 16 acres of land on the north side of
the 35 acre parcel, just south of the Spring Creek Trail.
Discussions are very preliminary and the size of the tract may be
modified.
2. What happens if the D.N.R. does not acquire this tract?
RESPONSE: It is likely that the tract would then be included in a
future planned unit development and divided into lots for single
family homes.
3. How does this 6.2 acre site blend in with what is proposed on
the C.S.U.R.F. property to the south? (Tract J of the Centre of
Advanced Technology Overall Development Plan.)
RESPONSE: The developer is proposing a land trade with C.S.U.R.F.
The proposal is that the developer would gain land area along
Shields and C.S.U.R.F. would gain area east of the proposed
townhomes on the developer's 35 acre parcel.
4. Would the townhome units be similar to Sundering Townhomes?
RESPONSE: Yes, the proposed units would be similar. The building
plans have already been approved by the City's Building Inspection
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ACTIVITY: Residential Uses
DEFINITION:
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All residential uses. Uses would include single family attached dwellings,
townhomes, duplexes, mobile homes, and multiple family dwellings; group
homes; boarding and rooning houses;,fraternity and sorority houses; nursing
homes; public and private schools; public and non-profit quasi -public rec-
reational uses as a principal use;..uses.prpvi,ding meet'irrg places and pl-aees
for public assembly with incidental office space; and child care centers.
CRITERIAEach of the following' applicable criteria must be
answered "yes" and implemented within the develop-
ment plan.
Yes No
1. On a gross acreage basis, is the
average residential density in the
project at least three (3) dwelling
units per acre (calculated for -
residential portion of the site only)? ❑
2. DOES THE PROJECT EARN THE MINIMUM
PERCENTAGE POINTS AS CALCULATED ON
THE FOLLOWING "DENSITY CHART" FOR
THE PROPOSED DENSITY OF THE RESI-
DENTIAL PROJECT? THE REQUIRED EARNED
CREDIT FOR A RESIDENTIAL PROJECT ❑
SHALL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
30-40 PERCENTAGE POINTS = 3-4 DWELLING UNITS/ACRE;
40-50 PERCENTAGE POINTS = 4-5 DWELLING UNITS/ACRE;
50-60 PERCENTAGE POINTS = 5-6 DWELLING UNITS/ACRE;
60-70 PERCENTAGE POINTS = 6-7 DWELLING UNITS/ACRE;
70-80 PERCENTAGE POINTS = 7-8 DWELLING UNITS/ACRE;
80-90 PERCENTAGE POINTS = 8-9 DWELLING UNITS/ACRE;
90-100 PERCENTAGE POINTS = 9-10 DWELLING UNITS/ACRE;
100 OR MORE PERCENTAGE POINTS = 10 OR MORE DWELLING UNITS/ACRE.
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ALL DEVELOPMENT; NUMBERED CRITERIA CHART
ALL CRITERIA
APPLICABLE CRITERIA ONLY
CRITERION
Is the criterion applicable?
Will the criterion
be satisliea?
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If no, please explain
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Yes No
NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATABILITY
1, Social Compatibility
Poo' T
2. Neighborhood Character
3. Land Use Conflicts
4. Adverse Traffic Impact
PLANS AND POLICIES
5. Comprehensive Plan
PUBLIC FACILITIES & SAFETY
6. Street Capacity
7. Utility Capacity
8. Design Standards
9. Emergency Access
10. Security Lighting
11. Water Hazards
RESOURCE PROTECTION
12. Soils & Slope Hazard
13. Significant Vegetation
14. Wildlife Habitat
15. Historical Landmark
16. Mineral Deposit
17. Eco-Sensitive Areas
18. Agricultural Lands
ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
19. Air Quality
20. Water Quality
21. Noise
22. Glare & Heat
23. Vibrations
24. Exterior Lighting
25. Sewages & Wastes
SITE DESIGN
26. Community Organization
poor
27. Site Organization
OF
28. Natural Features
29. Energy Conservation
30. Shadows
31. Solar Access
✓
32. Privacy
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33. Open Space Arrangement
/
✓
34. Building Height
Ill
35. Vehicular Movement
✓
36. Vehicular Design
37. Parking
38. Active Recreational Areas
39. Private Outdoor Areas
40. Pedestrian Convenience
41. Pe estrian Conflicts
✓
42. Lan scaping/Open Areas
✓
43. Landscaping/Buildings
44. Landscaping/Screening
45. Public Access
46. Signs
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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.
Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to your com-
ments.
Sincerely,
JIM SELL DESIGN,INC.
Kay Force
irrl Sin,
September 27, 1993
Planning and Zoning Board Members
Planning Department
City of Fort Collins.
RE: Wind Trail Townhomes PUD
Planning. Objectives
Dear Board Members:
Wind Trail Townhomes is a 6.2 acre planned residential development
of 38 units, providing a density of 6.1 units per acre. It is an infill
project bordered by CSU Research Foundation, Sundering Townhomes,
and Hill Pond on Spring Creek lst & 2nd filings. The development is
within walking. distance of a neighborhood shopping center and Rolland
Moore Park.
Access & Circulation
Access and circulation consist of cul-de-sac extensions .of the existing
Hill Pond Road and Shire Court, as well as a third cul-de-sac. In
addition, the adjacent, Gilgalad Way.will be constructed to City stan-
dards, as well as the full width of Hill Pond Road adjacent to the site.
Additional parking will be provided in the landscaped turn -around.
Pedestrian access to the Spring Creek Trail will be provided through
the open space within the project.
Land Use
The lots in Wind Trail Townhomes are zero lot line of approximately
3650 S.F. The style and density will be similar to the adjoining --
Sundering Townhomes. ��r a,,n AV 8W4
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WIND TRAIL TOWNHOMES
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A portion'*of the Northwest + of Section 23. Township 7 North. Range 69 Nest of the
6th P.M.. City of Fort Collins, being described as follows: Begioaing at the West
Quarter Corner of said Section 23 and considering the. Southerly line of said lbrthwest
} to bear S 89" 39' 45" E with all bearings contained herein relative thereto: thence
Easterly alongy said Southerly line 5 Or 39' 45" E 1377.Oe feet to the Southeast corner
of Sundering Townhomes, and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING of this description: thence
-entinuing Easterly along said Southerly line S 89' 39' 45" E 1280.51.feet to the
jutheast corner of the Northwest I of. said Section 23: thence Mortherly Alum the
�Iasterly line of said Northwest i N 000 Ol' 35" W 1050.39 feet to the Southeast corner
of Nill Pond on Spring Creek 2nd Filing a Single Family P.U.O.: thence Westerly slang
the Southerly line of said ki•11 Fond on Spring Creek a Single Family P.U.D. the
following three courses and distances: N 89' 39' 35" W 1012.66 fret: thence N BO'
11' 14" W 441.53 feet; thence N 72' 41' 38" N 72.32 feet to the Easterly line of Wind
Trail Condominiurn: thence Southerly along said Easterly line S 05: 58' 02" E 103.53
feet to the Northeasterly corner of WILOOLA140 CONDOMINUMS1 thence Southerly along
the Easterly line of said WILDERLAND COMMMINIUM4 the following seven courses and
distances: 5 07' 34' 20" E 241.56 feet: thence S 34' 27' IS" k 49.65 feet: thence
S 55' 32' 45" E 54.00 feed thence S 34' 27' 15" N 212.97 feet; thence 616ng a curve
to the right having a delta of 10' 00' 00", a radius of 210.00 feet, an are of 35.6S
feat and.a long chord which bears 5 3r 27' 15" W 36.61 feat: thence 5 44' 27' 15"
W 69.75 feet; thence along a curve to the left having a delta of 99' 33' 22". a radius
of 15.00 feet, an art of 26.06 feet and along chord which bears S OS' 49' 26" E 22.91
feet to the Northerly line of Sundering Townhomes; thence Easterly and Southerly along
the northerly nine and Easterly line of Sundering Townhoa�es the following siK courses
and distances S 55° 32' 45" E 167.48 feet: thence along a curve to theAef t having
a delta of 34. 01' 00'. a radius of 248.00 feeto an arc of 147.67 feet and a long c6erd
'which bears S 72' 36' 15" E 145.50 feet; thence S 89' 39' 45" E 101.54 feet; thence
S 00° 20' 15" 11 54.00.feet, thence along a non -tangent curve to the left having a delta
of N' 00' 00". a radius of 15.00 feet. an arc of 23.56 feet and a long chord which
bears 5 4S' 20' 15" W 21.21 feet: thence S 00' 20' 15" W 248.00 feet to the POINT OF
BEGINNING. County of Lariner. State of Colorado. containing 35.4439 acres more or loss.
SCHOOL PROJECTIONS
PROPOSAL: WINDTRAIL TOWNHOMES PUD - Preliminary
DESCRIPTION: 37 townhome units on 6.2 acres
DENSITY: 5.97 du/acre
General Population
37 (units) x 3.2 (persons/unit) = 118.4
School Age Population
Elementary - 37 (units) x .120
Junior High - 37 (units) x .055
Senior High - 37 (units) x .050
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(pupils/unit) = 84.44
(pupils/unit) = 2.035
(pupils/unit) = 1.85
Design
Affected Schools Capacity Enrollment
Bennett Elementary 546 483
Blevins Junior High 900 754
Rocky Mountain Senior High 1312 1404
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ITEM: Wind
Trail Townhomes
NUMBER:
Windtrail Townhomes
November 15, 1993 P
Page 5
8. Transportation:
P.U.D. - Preliminary, #66-93
& Z Meeting
A traffic impact analysis was performed for the 35 acre tract in
conjunction with Hill Pond East Preliminary P.U.D. in 1992. This
traffic study assumed single family development for 112 single
family homes. This assumed build -out closely approximates the land
use of Windtrail P.U.D. and the 112 single family homes would
likely exceed the potential build -out of Windtrail.
As mentioned, both Hill Pond Road and Shire Court are local
streets. Hill -Pond Road would be extended to serve the site.
Future plans for Hill Pond Road call for further extension to the
east to an ultimate intersection with future Centre Avenue, a
collector street connecting Prospect Road with the Centre for
Advanced Technology. The timing of construction of Centre Avenue
is unknown.
Future plans call for the closure of the Shields Street/Shire Court
intersection after a local street connection is made from Windtrail
to the south into Tract J of the C.A.T. This connection would
ultimately align with the existing intersection of Rolland Moore
Park access and Shields Street. This future connection is
acknowledged by CSURF, owner of Tract J of C.A.T. This
intersection of Shields Street and Rolland Moore access would be
eligible for a traffic signal when warranted.
As can be seen, future development will be planned to provide
additional access points for Windtrail P.U.D. to the east and
south. Until this development occurs, access to Shields Street
will be gained via Hill Pond Road and Shire Court. In the short
term, these arterial/local street intersections will operate at
level of service C/D with delays for left turn exits onto Shields
Street during the peak times. .
The traffic impacts associated with Windtrail P.U.D. have been
reviewed by the Transportation Department and found acceptable.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff finds that the request for Preliminary P.U.D. for Windtrail
Townhomes conforms to the Windtrail on Spring Creek O.D.P. and
satisfies the All Development Criteria and Residential Uses Point
Chart of the L.D.G.S. The project is found to be compatible with
the surrounding area. Staff, therefore, recommends approval of
Windtrail Townhomes, Preliminary P.U.D., #66-93.
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According to the traffic study, the level of service at these two
stop sign controlled intersections is expected to be C/D. The
expected delay for left turns onto Shields Street ranges from 18 to
34 seconds during peak hours. Signals along Shields positively
affect delays by introducing gaps in the northbound and southbound
through traffic. This range of delay occurs at numerous stop sign
controlled intersections in Fort Collins and is generally accepted.
With good signal progression on Shields Street, the operation of
left turns will be improved due to the gaps in traffic that are
created by platoon flow. Signals are not expected at Hill Pond
Road and Shire Court intersections.
5. Design:
The townhomes are divided into duplexes, three-plexes, with one
stand-alone (unit 11). All but three units (35,.36, 37) gain
access from two cul-de-sacs. These two cul-de-sacs feature
landscape islands with parking bays to accommodate guest and
overflow parking.
Privacy fences will be limited to patios with style, color, and
material matching the exterior material of the dwelling.
An eight foot wide, concrete, bicycle/pedestrian path will connect
the project to the Spring Creek Trail to the north.
6. Resource Protection:
There is a 1.83 acre wetland located just south of the P.U.D. This
area will remain undisturbed except for a small portion where Hill
Pond Road is anticipated to be extended east to serve the balance
of the property. The potential disturbance to the wetland has been
reviewed by the Army Corps of Engineers which has issued a
Nationwide .Permit as authorized by Section 404 of federal Clean
Water Act. The wetland area will be protected during construction
by fencing. The protection of wetland area and the disturbance of
a small area have been reviewed by the City's Department of Natural
Resources and found acceptable.
7. Solar Orientation:
Of the 37 total units, only
subject to the requirements
Ordinance. The remaining 18
family, and thus exempt from
units, 14 are oriented within
for a compliance rate of 73%.
65%.
.9 are considered single family and
of meeting the Solar. Orientation
re tri-plexes, classified as multi -
consideration. Of the 19 eligible
30 degrees of a true east -west line
This exceeds the required minimum.of
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B. Residential Uses Point Chart
As a P.U.D., the request for 37 townhomes on 6.23 acres,
representing a density of 5.9 dwelling units per acre, was reviewed
by the Residential Uses Point Chart of the L:D.G.S. The project
earns a score of 65% on the point chart. Points were earned for
being within 4,000 feet of an existing regional shopping center,
being within 3,500 feet of an existing community park, and being
within 3,000 feet of a major employment center. In addition, the
project earns credit for being contiguous to Hill Pond and
Sundering Townhomes to the west. In summary, the score of 65% on
the Residential Uses Point Chart of the L.D.G.S. ;supports the
proposed density of 5.9 dwelling units per acre at this location.
4. Neighborhood Comnatibilit
A neighborhood meeting was held September 2, 1993. There were two
primary issues regarding this proposal. First, there is a concern
about the status of the vacant ground between the P.U.D. and Spring
Creek, designated as Tract A on the Windtrail on Spring Creek
O.D.P. Second, there is a concern about traffic on the local
streets and the difficulty in exiting out onto Shields Street.
A. Tract A
Tract A is designated on the O.D.P. as "Low Density Residential"
with an alternative use of."Resource Protection Area. The City 's
Department of Natural Resources is presently negotiating
acquisition of all or a portion of this tract. Since this
acquisition is subject to sensitive negotiations with the
applicant, the status of the ultimate development potential is
pending.
If the negotiations are successful, Tract A will become a public
natural area. If the negotiations fail, Tract A will remain
designated on the O.D.P. as a potential area for low density
residential. Any future development under the "Low Density
Residential" scenario would be subject to the full P.U.D. review
process, including a neighborhood information meeting.
B. Traffic
Windtrail Townhomes will gain access to. Shields Street via Hill
Pond Road and Shire Court. These two -,local streets intersect with
Shields without the benefit of a traffic signal. Left turn exits
onto Shields during the peak hours are difficult.
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COMMENTS
1. Background•
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: R-P; Vacant (Tract B Windtrail on Spring Creek O.D.P.)
S: R-P; Vacant (Tract J Centre for Advanced Technology O.D.P.)
E: R-P; Vacant (Tract A Windtrail on Spring Creek O.D.P.)
W: R-P; Multi -family (Sundering Townhomes)
This 6.23 acre tract is part of a larger 94 acre tract known as
Hill Pond on Spring Creek Master Plan approved by the City Council
in 1980. This original Master Plan was divided by Spring Creek.
After approvals for Hill Pond and Sundering Townhomes, south of
Spring Creek, a 35 acre tract remained. In August of 1992, a
Preliminary P.U.D., known as Hill Pond East, was approved on these
remaining 35 acres for single family residential. The subject 6.23
acres are a part of these 35 acres.
2. Context Within the Section:
Windtrail is part of the northwest quarter of a square mile section
bounded by College Avenue, Drake Road, Shields Street, and Prospect
Road. This section supports a broad diversity of land uses. With
the exception of university housing and institutional residential
care, the only residential neighborhood lies within the northwest
quarter.
The Centre for Advanced Technology surrounds the subject site on
the east and south. This 225 acre O.D.P. is planned for a mix of
residential, commercial, office, industrial, and R & D uses.
Spring Creek Trail is close to the site on the north and east.
There is proximity to the C.S.U. campus, Rolland Moore Park, South
Shields Medical Office Park, Raintree Shopping Center, and the
future City of Fort Collins Senior Center.
3. Land Use•
A. Overall Development Plan
The 6.23 acres are included in the 35 acre Windtrail on Spring
Creek Overall Development Plan, considered concurrently with this
Preliminary P.U.D. The site is identified on the O.D.P. as Tract
B and designated as "Medium Density Residential (Townhomes)". The
proposed P.U.D., therefore, is in conformance with this Overall
Development Plan. I
ITEM NO. 3
MEETING DATE 11/15/93
STAFF Ted!Shepard
City of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: Windtrail Townhomes Preliminary P.U.D., #66-93
APPLICANT: Mr. John McCoy
c/o Jim Sell Design
117 East Mountain Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
OWNER: Mr. John McCoy
Windtrail Limited Liability Company
3665 J.F.K. Parkway, Building One
Fort Collins, CO 80525
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This is a request for Preliminary P.U.D. for 37 townhomes on 6.23
acres located east of Shields Street on Hill Pond Road (extended).
The site is located south of Spring Creek and east of Sundering
Townhomes. The zoning is R-P, Planned Residential.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Preliminary P.U.D. request conforms with the Windtrail on
Spring Creek O.D.P. The P.U.D. satisfies the All Development
Criteria and Residential Uses Point Chart of the L.D.G.S. The
development is compatible with the surrounding development.
Wetland areas are set aside for protection with the exception of
one small area for which the applicant has received a Nationwide
Permit from the Army Corps of Engineers. The project is feasible
from a traffic engineering standpoint.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT