HomeMy WebLinkAbout405 SCOTT AVENUE CARRIAGE HOUSE PDP AND FDP - FDP190019 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PROJECT NARRATIVEProject Narrative — 405 Scott Avenue, Fort Collins CO 80521
We proposing to build a Carriage House behind our main house for the use of our family
members and, possibly, in the future, as a long-term rental. The carriage house will not be used
for any type of short-term rental. It will have a 600 square -foot footprint with less than 800
square feet of habitable space. Our house currently exists on the lot as well as a 400 square -foot
garage and a small utility shed. There is a lot of landscaping and mature trees which will be
preserved.
The entrance for the proposed carriage house will be from the back of the lot accessed by a wide,
well -surfaced alley. Two parking spaces have been proposed on the site facing the alley. The
site design preserves the harmony of the existing backyard and landscaping. The architectural
style, using a hipped roof, is compatible with the existing house which was built in the 1950's.
The proposed carriage house will be stylistically compatible with the neighborhood, and because
the lot is very large, will be minimally visible from the street. There is no water detention on site
and the run-off is planned to be towards the alley which will take it south to Mulberry Street.
The site currently drains into the main back yard with no problems.
The main large trees will be preserved as well as a maximum of existing landscaping. We will
be adding new landscaping to add to the attractiveness of the site. The existing house does not
have fire sprinklers. There is a fire hydrant on the corner of Magnolia St. and Scott Avenue
which should be sufficient to address any fire on the site.
There are no unusual features on the site that will impact the proposal. This is the first Design
Review to be submitted and care was taken to address any concerns presented in the Conceptual
Design Review. We have no particular questions at this point on the proposal.
Homeowner- Carolyn and Geoffrey Haddad: 832-491-2003
Architect — Urban/Rural Design, Brian Majeski: 970-889-4004
Builder — Barry Schram: 970-690-8526