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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLEGACY SENIOR RESIDENCES - PDP - PDP120015 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVES (3)Page 1 May 2, 2012 Legacy Senior Residences PDP Statement of Planning Objectives The Legacy Senior Residences PDP is located at 360 Linden Street, just north of Willow Street. The 1.97-acre site currently consists of vacant land that formerly contained operations for Keifer Concrete. The intent of the development is to create 72 one and two- bedroom affordable apartments for seniors (age 62 and over) who are low-income, earning between 30 to 60% of Area Median Income. The developer, Cornerstone Associates, specializes in this type of housing serving this population. The site is within the R-D-R zoning district Existing uses surrounding the project are single- family residences to the south, Poudre Pre-Mix to the east, the Poudre River and city-owned land to the north and the United Way building and parking lot to the west. The area surrounding Legacy Senior Residences PDP will contain a mix of commercial, mixed-use and residential uses. A growing trend in the River District area is the redevelopment of older properties as the market becomes stronger for revitalization. The nearby CSU Small Engines Lab expansion, the Fort Collins Museum and Discovery Science Center, the Northside Aztlan Center, Rooftops on the River and the proposed Block One, just to the east of this property are good examples of the type of infill redevelopment that is occurring. The proposed project is located within walking and biking distance to downtown, the surrounding neighborhoods and the downtown transit center, thus representing a reduction in the amount of cars on the streets. There is an existing transit stop east of the site, across Linden Street. The 4-story building is situated on the site to have the long axis of the building take advantage of the view to the river. There will be a covered porch along the river for residents to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The primary access to the site is from Linden Street, with secondary access off of Pine Street via Poudre Place. The project is located within the TOD Overlay Zone, where no minimum number of parking spaces is required; however, there are 51 off-street parking spaces provided. Sidewalks are provided from the building’s main entrance to both Linden and Pine Streets. A new 5’ detached sidewalk will be constructed along the Pine Street frontage, linking the existing walk to the south and the connection to the Poudre trail. In addition, there are sidewalks from the covered porch to the Poudre trail and to Pine Street. Variation in massing and materials have been obtained on all elevations with stepping in height and depths using various materials such as 12 x 24 rock face stone, brick veneer, and horizontal fiber cement lap siding. Other features consist of prefinished accent sills, decorative trim accent boards, siding corner trim, decorative dentil trim boards and decorative wood columns. The roofs are prefinished standing seam metal with prefinished metal fascia boards. The windows are vinyl single-hung with decorative precast headers and sills. The primary entrance to the building is through a covered entryway which is Page 2 emphasized with a prefinished standing seam metal roof, decorative wood columns and stone veneer column bases. All utility meters and gear are located on the west side of the building and will be located in a screened enclosure. Building-mounted meters will be painted to match the adjacent materials to minimize visibility. Exterior lighting has been located over each entry and low step lighting has been used around the perimeter to light all walking surfaces properly. (i) Statement of appropriate City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed plan Economic Health Principle EH 4: The City will encourage the redevelopment of strategic areas within the community as defined in the Community and Neighborhood Livability and Neighborhood Principles and Policies. Policy EH 4.1 –Prioritize Targeted Redevelopment Areas Policy EH 4.2 – Reduce Barriers to Infill Development and Redevelopment The Legacy Senior Residences PDP will provide a compact urban redevelopment project that is in an ideal location, is within walking distance to many destinations and is within a targeted infill area Environmental Health Principle ENV 1: Within the developed landscape of Fort Collins, natural habitat/ecosystems (wildlife, wetlands, and riparian areas) will be protected and enhanced. Policy ENV 1.1 – Protect and Enhance Natural Features Policy ENV 1.2 –Regulate Development along Waterways Legacy Senior Residences PDP is located within 500 feet of the Poudre River. An ECS was prepared for the project specifying native plantings to be used to enhance the area between the property line and the southern edge of the bike trail. Community and Neighborhood Livibility Principle LIV 5: The City will promote redevelopment and infill in areas identified on the Targeted Infill and Redevelopment Areas Map. Policy LIV 5.1 – Encourage Targeted Redevelopment and Infill The Legacy Senior Residences PDP will provide a compact urban redevelopment project that is in an ideal location, is within walking distance to many destinations and is within a targeted infill area. The project is designed to be complimentary in style, character, and scale to the existing redevelopment within the R-D-R District. Principle LIV 7: A variety of housing types and densities for all income levels shall be available throughout the Growth Management Area. Policy LIV 7.1 – Encourage Variety in Housing Types and Locations Page 3 Policy LIV 7.5 – Address Special Needs Housing Policy LIV 7.6 – Basic Access Principle LIV 8: The City will encourage the creation and expansion of affordable housing opportunities and preservation of the existing affordable housing supply. Policy LIV 8.1 – Support Affordable Housing Programs .Policy LIV 8.5 – Integrate and Distribute Affordable Housing The Legacy Senior Residences PDP provides a housing type that supports the needs of a special population, such as seniors. The development is well-served by public transportation and close to downtown, shopping, services and amenities. The building will be fully-accessible for residents with mobility-related abilities. A strong local commitment has already been made by the City of Fort Collins through its Affordable Housing Competitive Process by awarding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars because the project makes a significant contribution toward the City of Fort Collins’ affordable housing goals. Transportation Principle T 8: Transportation that provides opportunities for residents to lead healthy and active lifestyles will be promoted. Policy T 8.1 – Support Active Transportation Policy T 8.2 – Design for Active Living Principle T10: Using transit will be a safe, affordable, easy, and convenient mobility option for all ages and abilities. Policy T 10.1 – Transit Stops The location of the Legacy Senior Residences PDP will promote and support the idea of the residents utilizing alternative modes of transportation (walking/biking) or public transportation. There is an existing Transfort stop to the east of the site on Linden Street. There are bike lanes and sidewalks on Linden Street. In addition, this project supports physical activity by providing easy access to the bike trail. (ii) Description of proposed open space, wetlands, natural habitats and features, landscaping, circulation, transition areas, and associated buffering on site and in the general vicinity of the project. There are no wetlands or significant natural habitats within the boundaries of the site. There are existing trees on the site that will have to be removed and mitigated. The team has met with the City Forester, Natural Resources and Parks to assess the existing trees and landscaping. (iii) Statement of proposed ownership and maintenance of public and private open space areas; applicant's intentions with regard to future ownership of all or portions of the project development plan. The building will be owned by the building developer/owner and will be leased to individual tenants. (iv) Estimate of number of employees for business, commercial, and industrial uses. Page 4 N/A (v) Description of rationale behind the assumptions and choices made by the applicant. See above description. (vi) The applicant shall submit as evidence of successful completion of the applicable criteria, the completed documents pursuant to these regulations for each proposed use. The planning Director may require, or the applicant may choose to submit, evidence that is beyond what is required in that section. Any variance from the criteria shall be described. See above description. (vii) Narrative description of how conflicts between land uses or disturbances to wetlands, natural habitats and features and or wildlife are being avoided to the maximum extent feasible or are mitigated. There are not existing wetlands, natural habitats or features currently located on site. There are some trees within the interior and edges of the site which will be removed with this proposed PDP. We have met with Tim Buchanan, City Forester on-site, to evaluate the existing trees and determine mitigation. An ECS was prepared and the landscape plan reflects how the river buffer area is treated. (viii) Written narrative addressing each concern/issue raised at the neighborhood meeting(s), if a meeting has been held. A neighborhood meeting has not been held. (ix) Name of the project as well as any previous name the project may have had during Conceptual Review. The project name is Legacy Senior Residences PDP and was called “Legacy Senior Residences, PDR110005” on the Preliminary Design Review letter.