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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSU STUDENT HOUSING UNIVERSITY VILLAGE EXPANSION ADVISORY REVIEW - 20 93 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATIONa MINNIS .UIld1 •Expansion proposed by private developers, are reviewed. 4. Relationship to Land Use Policies Plan and LDGS The multi -family units are proposed at densities of 10.8 DU/acre for the Northwest site and 17.46 DU/acre for the Southeast site. Although the density proposed for the Northwest site is higher than the single family areas to the west and north, the proposed density matches that of Fort Ram Village lst (10.8 DU/acre). The density proposed for the Southeast site (17.46 DU/acre) is higher than that of Fort Ram Village 2nd (15.14 DU/acre). The City's Land Use Policies Plan supports higher density residential uses near the core area, regional/community shopping center, CSU main campus, or.the hospital; in close proximity to community or neighborhood park facilities; within easy access to major employment centers; with access to public transportation; and in areas with provisions for alternative modes of transportation. These policies are implemented by the LDGS and the proposed density is supported by both the Policies Plan and the LDGS. 5. Issues During the review of the current CSU proposals, several key issues telated to site design were raised. These issues were access to Skyline Drive, compatibility of the Northwest Site to the existing single family area along Skyline and Broadview and storm drainage for the Southeast Site. The schematic plans submitted to the City for review provided an emergency access to Skyline Drive from the Northwest site. The recommendation by City staff was to provide a vehicular connection to Skyline, to facilitate emergency service access, distribute traffic to and from the site and to provide an alternative access for traffic leaving the site going to the west. On the basis of this recommendation, CSU is now proposing a vehicular connection to Skyline Drive at the northern edge of the Northwest site. Because of the proposed density of the Northwest site, the issue of compatibility was raised by staff.. CSU has responded by reducing the initial density in this area from 100 units to 80 units and orienting the site with a low -intensity activity (garden space) along the northern edge of the site. Staff has recommended that additional deciduous and evergreen trees be provided to further buffer the proposed buildings from the single family area to the north. Storm drainage was a concern raised about the Southeast site, due to an established floodplain along West Elizabeth Street. As a result, the site was re -designed to keep all proposed structures out of the floodplain and as a result, has provided larger setbacks along West Elizabeth Street. The staff of the Stormwater Utility is reviewing the Storm Drainage Report and utility plans to ensure that the proposed plan meets City storm drainage requirements. W: rp; existing multi -family units (Fort Ram Village 1st - 15.14 DU/acre) 2. History of Area This area was first zoned with the CSU Bull Farm Zoning in 1984, which placed Planned Business and Planned Residential zoning on the area, with the condition that development must be processed as a planned unit development. Both the Northwest and Southeast sites were part of the CSU Bull Farm Master Plan, approved by the` Planning and Zoning Board in 1985. This master plan consisted of 43.7 acres of mixed single and multi -family residential uses, as well as commercial land uses and included the land now developed as Fort Ram Village 1st and 2nd. The first phase of the master plan was approved later in 1985 for 628 units (a mix of single and multi -family units) on 35.04 acres. The final plan for the first phase was Fort Ram Village 1st (218 units on 14.40 acres), approved in 1987. Fort Ram Village 2nd (138 units on 12.73 acres) was approved in 1988. The commercial tract of the master plan, which is the Southeast Site, received preliminary approval in 1989, for a neighborhood shopping center on 6.7 acres. This plan expired in 1992. The remaining three acres from the original master plan area of 43.7 acres are configured in the out parcel on West Elizabeth (1.94 acres) and the detention pond at the corner of West Elizabeth and Skyline Drive. 3. City Review The original zoning of the property, as well as the master, preliminary and final PUD plans were submitted to the City for review and approval since the development (which became Fort Ram Village) was proposed by a private developer. The City of Fort Collins has only limited zoning or land use control over property owned by the State of Colorado, used for governmental purposes within the City limits and this is particularly true with respect to CSU property that is subject to the annexation ordinances that annexed the campus properties. Thus, the current housing project is the first CSU proposal that the City has had the opportunity to review and comments on. City staff has been working with CSU representatives on the current housing proposals since last fall, when CSU held a neighborhood meeting to present the proposed plans to the neighborhood. In March of this year, the plans were presented to the Conceptual Review team. A formal submittal of schematic plans (similar to preliminary plan detail) was made to the City in April and the design/development plans (similar to final plan detail) were submitted June 10. Written comments were provided to CSU after each set of plans were reviewed by staff. The City review of CSU plans has been consistent with how other development plans, y City of Fort Collins Commu.__y Planning and Environmental services Planning Department SUMMARY OF CSU STUDENT HOUSING PROJECTS There are two sites proposed by Colorado State University for student housing that will be under discussion at the June 30, 1993 neighborhood meeting. These sites are referred to as the "Northwest Site", located east of Skyline Drive, between West Plum and Broadview Street; and the "Southeast Site", located at the northwest corner of West Elizabeth and City Park Avenue. 1. Site Data Northwest Site Site area: 7.4 acres Units: 48 2-bedroom 32 3-bedroom 80 total units Density: 10.8 DU/acre Parking: 1.75 spaces/unit, for total of 140 spaces The site is zoned r-p, Planned Residential and the surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: RLP; existing single family residences (Miller Bros. 3rd Subdivision - approx. 4 DU/acre) S: rp;- existing multi -family units (Fort Ram Village 2nd - 10.8 DU/acre) E: rp; existing multi -family units (Fort Ram Village 2nd - 10.8 DU/acre), Not Zoned - CSU property W: RLP; existing single family residences (Miller Bros. 3rd - approx. 4 DU/acre) Southeast Site Site area: 6.7 acres Units: 42 1-bedroom 76 2-bedroom 118 total units Density: 17.46 DU/acre Parking: 1.75 spaces/unit, for total of 206 spaces The site is zoned b-p, Planned Business and the surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: rp; existing multi -family units (Fort Ram Village 1st - 15.14 DU/acre), Not Zoned - CSU property S: BP; Wendy's, Pott's, China Dragon (Fairview Subdivision) E: BL, RH; Valentino's vet clinic (Campus West Shopping Center), existing single family and multi -family units 281 North College Avenue • P.O. 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