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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLINDIMER SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY - 26 93 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTSLinder Real Estate June 17, 1993 Ted Shepard, Senior Planner City of Fort Collins Planning Department 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 Dear Ted: This is to request that a variance be granted from the requirements of the Solar Ordinance for Lindimer Subdivision. Our site is only 4.3 acres and is very irregularly shaped due to the Pleasant Valley and Lake Canal, which forms our north and eastern boundary. The canal easement is .66 acres, which really only leaves us with 3.6 acres to work with. Our only access to the site is Birmingham Drive, which is curving through the Rossborough Subdivision and intersects our west property boundary at quite an angle. Given this access situation, the irregular shape of the property, and the future need for Birmingham to extend to Horsetooth, the only logical lotting plan is the one we have submitted, which unfortunately, does not produce many solar oriented lots. It is the only plan which achieves the required density for this particular site. For us to strictly comply with the requirements of the solar ordinance would create exceptional practical difficulties with engineering standards and undue hardship upon us. I feel that this variance can be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and request that you grant it for the above -mentioned reasons. Very truly yours, Mark Linder _Specializing in Development Properties 309 W. Harmony Road 1-1 Fort Collins, Colorado 80526 11 (303) 229-0544 within 400' of the property boundary. The statement should contain the following information: "The undersigned property owner understands that a horse stable and riding arena are located within close proximity of this residence. There are no plans to change this land use in the future. The undersigned agrees that certain normal conditions are associated with the operation of this facility, including certain noises, odors, or conditions inherent to the use, riding and stabling of horses, and these conditions are acceptable and agreeable." - Animal Control. Along with the disclosure above, information stressing the control of dogs in neighborhood should be included. This information should include current Colorado law, that allows destruction of dogs found harassing or chasing livestock. - Building Setbacks. We utilize all of our property, at various times, in the support of feeding, housing, riding or caring for livestock. In order to reduce the potential impact on proposed residents, we request that a building setback of 150' from our north property line is required. It would be totally unacceptable, and unfair, for the City to allow construction of a residence any closer to a livestock area. - Temporary Liability. We have managed to safely manage and operate a business in a typically high liability category. Our responsibilities include purchasing insurance for liability claims by clients; or by unauthorized visitors on the property. The increased noise and activity during construction will pose an increased risk to our business. We request that the developer purchase increased liability insurance, to. protect our business, during the construction period. This insurance would only be utilized for accidents proven to be caused by the existence of the adjacent construction activity. K3 2 Assurance of Land Use Compatibility Our property supports our major livelihood, which is the operation known as Horsetooth Stables. This property has operated as a stable and riding arena ever since it was constructed in the 1960's, and has operated under our ownership since 1986. We have no plans or desires to change our livelihood, and it has taken many years of hard work to build our business and reputation to where it is today. Horse stables and urban land uses can be compatible, as evidenced by the location and operation of successful stable operations in most major metropolitan areas, for hundreds of years. Special considerations are required, though, for the successful compatibility of these two land uses. Should the City grant approval for the proposed Lindemer subdivision, we feel it is the Cities and the developers responsibility to plan for and consider these issues of compatibility. We feel that as we are established residents and business members of the community, and the nature of our horse and stable operation is clearly evident, it is the responsibility of any proposed new development to plan for and implement compatibility issues. These would include: - Visual separation and barricades. Prior to any heavy equipment and construction activities, an 8' solid wall fence should be constructed along the property boundary. This fence is required to prevent disruption of our operation both during construction and future residential use. The riding arena, training areas and several horse pens are located on the property adjacent to the proposed subdivision. Construction activity, noise and equipment can frequently frighten horses. We need to protect our clients from this potentially dangerous situation. A solid wall fence would provide some protection from startling. Construction noises would remain a problem. After construction, the fence would be necessary to deter small children and animals from entering the property and either harassing the animals, or being injured themselves (from horses or electric fencing). - Physical separation. In order to guarantee confinement of the horses, we use a combination of wire fence, barbed wire and electric fencing. Horses typically damage and weaken wooden fences, either by kicking, pushing, or chewing. A horse fence similar to the other perimeter fence we have constructed should be constructed approximately 4' off of the solid wall fence, and inside of our property line. This would be necessary to maintain the integrity of the solid wall fence, and continue to confine the horses. - New Property Owner Disclosure. In order to assure that all of the new property owners in the subdivision understand the nature and location of our operation, a statement should be attached to, and signed by the purchasers, upon closing of all property transactions 2 Neighborhood Meeting re: Proposed Lindemer Subdivision April 27, 1993 Charlie Tidd & Suzanne Bassinger 1506 W. Horsetooth Road Fort Collins CO 80526 (Residence 223-5809) If the City of Fort Collins does not deny the application for development of the proposed Lindemer Subdivision, as requested in information we have submitted, we request that at the very least the following considerations be incorporated in the development plan. These considerations are necessary for us to continue our established business and land use without potential disruption and/or potentially severe financial impact: 1 Distribution of Off -Site Improvement Costs It is our understanding that the proposed plan will include an extension of Birmingham Drive that will dead-end at the south property boundary (also our north property boundary), with a temporary barricade to be removed upon future extension. This plan indicates that the logical transportation access plan for the area includes future access to the nearest arterial, which is Horsetooth Road. Horsetooth Road is located approximately 600 feet from the Lindemer property boundary, and the next closest arterial or collector street access is Dunbar, which is greater than 600 feet from the proposed Lindemer property. It is reasonable to assume that once access to Horsetooth Road is available, a majority of the proposed subdivision will utilize this access. It is also our understanding that the City of Fort Collins requires new development to participate in off -site improvement costs, including improvements to arterial roadways. Our conversations with City personnel in planning and engineering have indicated that should our property ever be developed, costs for improving Horsetooth Road would be assessed against our property. If the entire area (the proposed Lindemer property and our two contiguous parcels) were to develop at one time, in a more comprehensive and logical manner, both the Lindemer property and our property would share the assessment of arterial improvement costs. Should the City grant approval for the proposed Lindemer subdivision to proceed against our objections, we would request that the developer escrow improvement costs for Horsetooth Road, to more fairly distribute the burden of improvements, and development costs, upon the actual beneficiaries. 1 Lindemer Subdivision Neighborhood Meeting April 27, 1993 Charlie Tidd & Suzanne Bassinger 1506 W. Horsetooth Rd. Fort Collins CO 80526 (Residence 223-5809) Our property is located adjacent to the entire southern boundary of the proposed subdivision. We have several concerns regarding the appropriate timing and successful development of the proposed subdivision, and the compatibility of the proposed residential use and density with our established business. We request that the City of Fort Collins deny the application for the proposed Lindemer Subdivision based on the following facts: 1. The property is not suitable for current development use due to its isolation and lack of access to the master planned sanitary sewer utility for the area. The Warren Lake Trunk is planned to extend southwest from its current stub -out on Birmingham to a future extension across Horsetooth Road, and thereafter to a location in the proposed Seneca Right -of -Way. Apparently a major portion of the Rossborough Subdivision is also planned to utilize the Warren Lake Trunk, but is temporarily being diverted to the northeast. Construction of the Lindemer Subdivision would be out of accordance with the sanitary sewer master plan for the area, and would add additional flows to the previously temporary re-routing of Rossborough flows. Construction of a dual system would be required, requiring duplication of facilities, and increased operation and maintenance costs for the system once the City assumes ownership. 2. Development of the proposed subdivision would add increased sewer flows to the previously designated "temporary" situation of Rossborough flows crossing the Pleasant Valley Lake and Canal ditch. 3. The density of the proposed development would be incompatible with the existing conditions and established land uses of the area. Houses would potentially be constructed within less than 10 feet of livestock use areas. 4. The proposed Lindemer project site is very small (probably less than 3 developable acres after the ditch location is excluded) and should be developed to either complement and take into consideration the existing land uses in the area (livestock/stables) or, if future land use changes are encouraged and supported by the City, should wait for incorporation into a larger, more comprehensive future land use plan. This would allow more efficient and cost effective distribution and use of utilities and infrastructure, especially for transportation and sanitary sewer facilities. 18. What will be the traffic route for construction vehicles? RESPONSE: Construction vehicles will use the existing streets. Traffic would probably come off Horsetooth Road at Dunbar and then to Birmingham to gain access to the site. 19. This vacant ground has value as open space rather than as more single family homes in our neighborhood. Who do we contact regarding possible acquisition funded from the quarter cent sales tax revenue passed by the voters last November? RESPONSE: You may contact the Department of Natural Resources and ask if this parcel has been identified as having natural resource or habitat values that merit purchase by the new source of funding. 20. The mailing list should be expanded to include everyone on Birmingham who will be impacted by construction traffic. RESPONSE: An expanded mailing list is possible and could be used to notify property owners before the Planning and Zoning Board meeting on June 28, 1993. 11. Will you build two-story houses or ranch style houses? RESPONSE: We will build a combination of models including a tri- level. We will also be flexible to customize any of the models at the home buyer's request. Average house size will be in the area of 1,500 square feet. 12. Will the homes be of comparable value to that of Kingston Woods? RESPONSE: No, the value of the homes are planned to be more like Rossborough and Wagon Wheel. 13. What are the construction materials? RESPONSE: We will use wood frame construction, asphalt shingle roofs, and horizontal lap siding. The houses will be designed to fit into the surrounding neighborhoods. 14. You are putting five lots directly next to an operating horse stable with lights, dust, noise, odors, etc. We have a livestock corral. How can we be assured that we will not be inundated by complaints from folks who move in and cannot tolerate an existing, lawful, yet rural land use? As an existing use, we should not have to compromise our operation for newcomers. RESPONSE: As developers and builders, we may have to put our buyers on notice that the horse stable is an existing and legal land use with grandfathered rights under the Zoning Code. That way, the buyers will know up front about existing conditions. Such notice can be put into covenants or on the subdivision plat document. 15. Will you build a fence along the south property line so our livestock does not become disturbed by the new residential activity? It seems that the south property line needs to provide mitigation for Horsetooth Stables. RESPONSE: We will consider a fence along this property line. 16. Have you done other developments in this community? RESPONSE: Yes, Linder Real Estate developed a residential project at Mapleton Court and Manhattan and has been associated with Clarendon Hills on South Shields. Prior to that, the association was with Mitchell and Company which developed Scotch Pines Shopping Center at Drake and Lemay. 17. What is the time frame for construction and build -out? RESPONSE: We would like to do the land development work this summer and begin home construction this Fall. Build -out could be from 12 to 18 months. 6. I have heard that the area you are proposing to develop is a stormwater storage area for the Rossborough Subdivision. Is this true? RESPONSE: No, we have checked with the City's Stormwater Utility and this area is not a stormwater storage area. Rossborough drainage goes north into Rossborough Park. 7. Does the area have a high water table? RESPONSE: Yes, there is a high water table in the area. As developers, we will be required by the City to submit a Soils Report and a Utility Plan so that this high water table is addressed. 8. We are the property owners to the south and operate Horsetooth Stables. Our property has extensive frontage along Horsetooth Road, an arterial street. If our property ever develops, we (or a developer) are obligated to pay for a portion of the widening of the arterial roadway and sidewalk. In addition, a sewer line may have to be extended. We feel that the Lindimer developers should help us defray these costs by posting an escrow since Lindimer will gain an advantage of having convenient access to Horsetooth. RESPONSE: We are aware of your position and recognize that properties in Fort Collins adjacent to arterial streets bear a burden to widen these streets upon development. Please keep in mind that arterial visibility also has an advantage and provides a "marketing window" which our parcel does not have. We are building an extension of Birmingham Drive which is required to serve our lots. We are also building a sewer line to go north since a sewer line cannot be constructed across your property at this time. 9. Instead of 15 homes, the property should become a City Park. I would rather have open space than 15 additional houses. RESPONSE: This is a natural reaction. The City Parks and Recreation Department already has a neighborhood park called Rossborough Park in this square mile section. It has been the policy of Parks and Recreation to provide one, central, neighborhood park per square mile section than a series of smaller, scattered parks in every subdivision. 10. I am concerned about how Birmingham is platted to the southerly property line for future connection into a redeveloped Horsetooth Stables. If Birmingham connects to Horsetooth, then this means more traffic on my street. RESPONSE: At the request of the City, Birmingham has been platted to the south for a future connection. Such a connection helps distribute traffic off other existing streets and could also serve as a second point of access for the Horsetooth Stables property in order to meet the Fire Code. Its good planning to link developing areas rather than wall subdivisions off from each other. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES PROJECT: Lindimer Residential Subdivision DATE: April 27, 1993 APPLICANT: Mark Linder Brett Larimer PLANNER: Ted Shepard QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, COMMENTS 1. Does the proposed project include the area of the Pleasant Valley and Lake Canal? RESPONSE: Yes, the project includes the irrigation ditch, although the ditch has legal protection from development due to a prescriptive easement. Our eastern property line abuts the rear yards of the homes on Sam Houston Circle in Wagon Wheel Subdivision. 2. Will the new lots be platted to include the ditch and be adjacent to the homes on Sam Houston Circle? RESPONSE: No, at the request of the Ditch Company, we have pulled the rear property lines back away from the ditch. The area of the ditch, including the east side next to the lots on Sam Houston Circle, will be designated as a separate tract and cannot be used as a building lot. 3. What about the future bike path? In Kingston Woods, there is a bike path easement along the east side of the ditch for a future path. RESPONSE: Like Kingston Woods, we have been asked by the City to provide an easement for a future path, on the east side of the ditch, in the present location of the ditch access road. This will potentially tie into the path easement dedicated by Kingston Woods. 4. Who would maintain such a path? RESPONSE: The City would maintain this path after its completion. 5. The area behind the homes on Sam Houston Circle next to the ditch is a real mess and has not been maintained for years. The weeds grow out of control. RESPONSE: The Ditch Company should have maintained this area. Linder Real Estate June 17, 1993 Ted Shepard, Senior Planner City of Fort Collins Planning Department 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 Dear Ted: This is to request that a variance be granted from the requirements of the Solar Ordinance for Lindimer Subdivision. Our site is only 4.3 acres and is very irregularly shaped due to the Pleasant Valley and Lake Canal, which forms our north and eastern boundary. The canal easement is .66 acres, which really only leaves us with 3.6 acres to work with. Our only access to the site is Birmingham Drive, which is curving through the Rossborough Subdivision and intersects our west property boundary at quite an angle. Given this access situation, the irregular shape of the property, and the future need for Birmingham to extend to Horsetooth, the only logical lotting plan is the one we have submitted, which unfortunately, does not produce many solar oriented lots. It is the only plan which achieves the required density for this particular site. For us to strictly comply with the requirements of the solar ordinance would create exceptional practical difficulties with engineering standards and undue hardship upon us. I feel that this variance can be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and request that you grant it for the above -mentioned reasons. Very truly yours, Mark Linder Specializing in Development Properties 309 W. Harmony Road Fort Collins, Colorado 80526 (303) 229-0544 SCHOOL PROJECTIONS PROPOSAL: LINDIMER SUBDIVISION DESCRIPTION: 15 single family units on 4.30 acres DENSITY: 3.49 du/acre General Population 15 (units) x 3.5 (persons/unit) = 52.5 School Age Population Elementary - 15 (units) x .450 Junior High - 15 (units) x .210 Senior High - 15 (units) x .185 Affected Schools Johnson Elementary Webber Junior High Rocky Mounain Senior High (pupils/unit) = 6.75 (pupils/unit) = 3.15 (pupils/unit) = 2.78 Design Capacity Enrollment 568 566 900 834 1312 1191 A PLAT OF A� = UND/MER SUBDIVISION SITUATE IN THE SOUTHEAST I/4 OF SECTION 27 TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE SIXTH PM CITY OF FORT COLLINS COUNTYOFLARIMER, STATE OF COLORADO �Ytw- ? 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MI Pd.— JM I/,MY w M/ ,V f e S1. 1, t W f N. ,u}eI Y [ Ylre /w/ wwwN sI .YH%/ wI J[m nNr/N,YN MbMp 1 r w.M/r [s�H M L/N�� SYW.ube. 1 ITEM: Lindimer Subdivision �1 North NUMBER: 26-93 No Text Lindimer Preliminary Subdivision, #26-93 June 28, 1993 P & Z Meeting Page 6 In the future, if Horsetooth Stables re -develops, then Birmingham Drive will be extended to the south. This connection will allow local street access to internal portions of the section, including Rossborough Park, as well as provide a second point of access for a re -developed Horsetooth Stables. As proposed, the subdivision is feasible from a traffic engineering standpoint. RECOMMENDATION: Staff finds that the request for Lindimer Preliminary Subdivision complies with the area requirements of the R-L-P Zone District. The 15 single family homes are considered compatible with the surrounding residential areas and horse stable and boarding facility. The variance request for relief from the 65% requirement of the Solar Orientation ordinance is justified based on parcel configuration, parcel size, and pre -determined street access. Staff, therefore, recommends approval of Lindimer Preliminary Subdivision, #26-93. Since the Zoning Code requires that a decision of the Planning and Zoning Board on any application for a variance pertaining to solar orientation be set forth in writing in the minutes of the board, the following summation should be read into the record: The request for Lindimer Preliminary Subdivision includes a variance request from the requirement that 65% of the single family lots meet the specifications of the Solar Orientation Ordinance. Because of exceptional conditions in terms of parcel configuration, parcel size, and pre -determined street access, it is found that hardship would be caused to the subdivider. It is further found that the granting of such variance would not be detrimental to the public good or impair the intent and purposes of the Solar Orientation Ordinance. The Planning and Zoning Board, therefore, hereby grants the variance. Lindimer Preliminary Subdivision, #26-93 June 28, 1993 P & Z Meeting Page 5 of a true east -west line, or have a minimum of 50 feet of permanently unobstructed solar access along a south side lot line. As can be seen on the preliminary plat, only 3 out of 15 lots comply with these requirements. The applicant has submitted a variance request for relief from the 65% requirement. This request is attached. In summary, the applicant states that the site is peculiar in shape being a triangle formed by the Pleasant Valley and Lake Canal. The access point is pre -determined by the alignment of Birmingham Drive which is roughly oriented 55 degrees off a true east -west line. With only 2.78 net developable acres (1.52 acres dedicated to street right-of-way, canal easement, and path), there is little flexibility to provide the 30 degree east -west orientation. Finally, being bounded by two existing residential subdivisions, and an existing horse stable and boarding operation, it is impossible to assemble a suitable amount of land area to provide the desired lot orientation. When permitted, the Planning and Zoning Board may authorize variances under this Article upon its finding that the following requirement has been satisfied: "That by reason of exceptional conditions or difficulties with regard to solar orientation or access, hardship would be caused to a subdivider by the strict application of any provisions of this Article. Such variance shall not be granted if the same would be detrimental to the public good or impair the intent and purposes of this Article. The decision of the Planning and Zoning Board on any application for variance shall be set forth in writing in the minutes of the board." Staff finds that because of exceptional pre-existing conditions in terms of parcel configuration, parcel size, and street alignment, hardship would be caused to the subdivider by the strict application of the provisions of the Solar Orientation Ordinance. Staff further finds that the granting of such a variance would not be detrimental to the public good or impair the intent of the Solar orientation Ordinance. 6. Transportation: Until the property to the south re -develops, sole access is gained by Birmingham Drive, an existing local street serving Rossborough Subdivision. The proposed 15 lots can be adequately served by an extension of Birmingham. The proposed cul-de-sac will provide a standard turn -around for emergency vehicles and meets the access specifications of the Fire Code. Lindimer Preliminary Subdivision, #26-93 June 28, 1993 P & Z Meeting Page 4 The developer has agreed to provide a rear yard setback of 15 feet for the two houses on Lots 9 and 10 and a sideyard setback of five feet on Lot 11. These are the minimum distances required in the R-L-P Zone District. With the fencing and trees, these distances are considered sufficient to screen the horse riding and exercise area to the south. 3. The future owners within Lindimer Sub should be given full disclosure as to nature and location of the horse stables and boarding operation. The statement should read as follows: "The undersigned property owner understands that a horse stable and riding arena are located within close proximity of this residence. There are no plans to change this land use in the future. The undersigned agrees that certain normal conditions are associated with the operation of this facility, including certain noises, odors, or conditions inherent to the use, riding and stabling of horses, and these conditions are acceptable and agreeable." The developers have agreed to provide the disclosure statement to the future owners. In summary, Staff finds that the three houses (two rear yards and one side yard) bordering Horsetooth Stables are buffered appropriately from the livestock area so as to minimize disturbance on the riding and boarding operation, and that Lindimer Subdivision is compatible with surrounding uses. 4. Design: The 15 single family lots will feature one street tree per lot, per street frontage. These trees will be two inch caliper deciduous shade trees planted behind the attached sidewalk. As mentioned the southerly property line will be buffered by a six foot solid wood fence with 12, two inch caliper cottonwood trees planted on 40 foot centers, inside the fence. The strip of land between the east side of the Pleasant Valley and Lake Canal and the rear lots lines of the homes on Sam Houston Circle, will be dedicated to the Parks and Recreation Department for a future bike path. This segment will be an extension of the path planned along the western edge of Kingston Woods P.U.D. 5. Solar Orientation: The Solar Orientation Ordinance requires that 65% of the lots within a single family subdivision be oriented to within 30 degrees Lindimer Preliminary Subdivision, #26-93 June 28, 1993 P & Z Meeting Page 3 A. Rossborough Subdivision The primary concern is the potential connection of Birmingham Drive to Horsetooth Road and increased traffic into Rossborough Subdivision. If this connection is direct and convenient, then Birmingham Drive (local street) will become a short-cut for Dunbar Avenue (collector street). At the City's request, the developer has platted Birmingham Drive to the south property line for future access into the Horsetooth Stables property. Potential development of this parcel will likely be allowed only one curb cut on Horsetooth Road on the south, and an extended Birmingham Drive on the north. This would provide a legal, standard, second point of access for emergency vehicles. Birmingham is not expected to be a direct connection to Horsetooth which will continue to make Dunbar Avenue the primary collector access for Rossborough Subdivision. Finally, it makes for a more efficient local street network to connect adjacent subdivisions even though development does not occur in a convenient sequence. B. Horsetooth Stables The owners and operators of Horsetooth Stables have a number of concerns regarding minimum disturbance on their horse boarding and stable operation. These concerns are expressed in detail in an attached letter. The compatibility concerns, and the mitigation measures, are summarized as follows: 1. The riding arena, training areas and several horse pens are located on the property adjacent to the proposed subdivision. A solid wall fence would provide physical separation and protection from construction activity and future residents, kids, and dogs. As mitigation, the developer has proposed a six foot solid wood fence to be constructed two feet inside the south property line. This extra two foot width will act in combination with the stable operator's existing fence which is located two feet outside the south property line. The resulting four foot strip is designed to keep horses away from the wood fence. The developer has agreed to construct the fence early in the construction sequence to minimize disturbance to the livestock. In addition, there will be 12, 2-inch caliper trees, on 40 foot intervals, planted inside the southern fence to contribute to visual screening. 2. The setback of the houses has been a concern. The owner/operators of Horsetooth Stables would prefer the houses to be setback a minimum distance of 150 feet from the shared property line. Lindimer Preliminary Subdivision, #26-93 June 28, 1993 P & Z Meeting Page 2 COMMENTS 1. Background: The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: R-L-P; Existing single family (Wagonwheel P.U.D.) S: R-P; Existing horse stable, riding arena, and single family E: R-L-P; Existing single family (Wagonwheel P.U.D.) W: R-L-P; Existing single family (Rossbcrough Third Filing) This infill parcel was formerly owned by Colorado State University Research Foundation. As an infill parcel, the 4.3 acre site was never included in any of the Rossborough or Wagonwheel filings. The triangular configuration is the result of the Pleasant Valley and Lake Canal forming the eastern border of the property. Sole access is gained via Rossborough Third Filing Subdivision from Birmingham Drive which connects to Dunbar Avenue. To the south is Horsetooth Stables, a rural land use featuring riding arena, boarding stables, pasture, and a single family home. These uses, continuously operated since the 1960's, are "grandfathered in" as a result of being in existence at the time of annexation. 2. Land Use: The R-L-P, Low Density Planned Residential Zone District, allows subdivisions of single family lots with a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet. The 15 lots within the proposed Lindimer Subdivision exceed this minimum requirement with an average lot size of 8,038 square feet. In addition, the lots comply with the Zoning requirement that the minimum lot width be 60 feet as measured from the front building line. With single family homes allowed in the R-L-P Zone District, and by complying with the minimum area requirements, the Lindimer Subdivision is an appropriate land use at this location. 3. Neighborhood Compatibility: A neighborhood information meeting was held on April 27, 1993. The neighborhood issues can be roughly divided into two broad categories: issues affecting Rossborough Subdivision and issues affecting the business operation known as Horsetooth Stables. These issues are summarized below. A copy of the neighborhood meeting minutes and a letter from the owners of Horsetooth Stables are attached. ITEM NO. 14 MEETING DATE 6/28/93 STAFF Ted Shepard City of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Lindimer Preliminary Subdivision, #26-93 APPLICANT: Mark Linder and Brett Larimer c/o Stewart and Associates 103 South Meldrum Street Fort Collins, CO 80521 OWNER: Mark Linder and Brett Larimer Mark Linder Real Estate and Brett Larimer, Ltd. 3500 J.F.K. Parkway, Suite #221 Fort Collins, CO 80525 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Request to subdivide 4.3 acres into 15 single family lots located at the east terminus of Birmingham Drive and adjacent to Rossborough Third Filing, approximately 665 feet north of West Horsetooth Road. The parcel is zoned R-L-P, Low Density Planned Residential. RECOMMENDATION: Approval EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Preliminary Subdivision complies with the area requirements of the R-L-P Zone District. With special design considerations, the single family homes are compatible with Horsetooth Stables to the south as well as the two existing residential areas to the east and west. A tract of land is dedicated to the Parks and Recreation Department along the canal for a future bike path. A request for a variance to the 65% requirement of the Solar Orientation Ordinance is recommended. The subdivision is feasible from a transportation standpoint. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (303) 221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT