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Remington Annex - PDP Resubmittal
Maxiiimo Development Group LLC is proposing a multi
combined property addresses of 705, 711 and 715 on Remington Street.
proposed 42 units of much needed, sustainable housing within walking and biking distance of the CSU campus
downtown Fort Collins. After this proposed design was reviewed by the community, City of Fort Collins planning staff, the
LPC and various other city and community grou
project was not appropriate for this specific location.
and the community.
The services of a City approved historical preservation architect were employed to revise the design of the proposed
development . A primary focus of the revised design was to preserve the original portion of the existing structure at 711
Remington Street. The massing of the other two
details from within the neighborhood. Our design details boast generous front porches, voluminous columns supporting
one-story roofs, multi-paned windows and doors,
suggests, and again, repeats the pattern
Street at the porch locations. As suggested by The Land Use Code,
standard of quality for future projects or redevelopment in the area.”
is a mix of small cottages, 2 ½ story tri-plex
conducted by our research department indicates that 81% of the structures on Remington are owned by investors and
leased for the purposes of residential or professional use. Our design team submits that not only
the Remington Annex seek to maintain the scope and
and relevant design details but also the project will seek to greatly enhance the standards of safety and su
In anticipation of the need for higher densities in proximity to down
Compact Urban Growth in Division 3.7 where infill development is strongly encouraged
for a more efficient use of existing infrastructure
parking and due to its central location provides easy access to alternative transportation. The density of the Remington
Annex brings residents closer to amenities thereby
per day. While the originally submitted project suggested that promoting higher densities was appropriate and desirable
for this area of the City, the revised Remington Annex concept is well within the
which provides zoning for redevelopment in areas that are a transition between residential neighborhood
intensive commercial use areas or high traffic zones, in t
a totally different zoning district of NCM which only allows 2 story buildings with a maximum density of 4 units per acre.
The City anticipated the need for this type of development when they
accommodate higher density and provide a transition and the other to
historic character of the neighborhood. Remington Annex incorporates all of these de
of roof lines, use of similar proportions in building mass, similar windows and door patterns and the use of building
materials such as stone, stucco and wood framing in order to achi
The Remington Annex is a necessary and code sanctioned addition to Remington Street. The design elements have
evolved, with the collaboration of the community, city staff and our highly qualified design
an enhanced example of a redevelopment
providing much needed housing in a transi
for future projects or redevelopments in the area.
design. Strength in partnership. Strength in community.
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PDP Resubmittal
Maxiiimo Development Group LLC is proposing a multi-unit housing project called the Remington Annex, located at the
combined property addresses of 705, 711 and 715 on Remington Street. The original submittal for t
uch needed, sustainable housing within walking and biking distance of the CSU campus
After this proposed design was reviewed by the community, City of Fort Collins planning staff, the
LPC and various other city and community groups and organizations it was determined that the density of the proposed
project was not appropriate for this specific location. This resubmittal responds to comments and feed
The services of a City approved historical preservation architect were employed to revise the design of the proposed
A primary focus of the revised design was to preserve the original portion of the existing structure at 711
other two facades will replicate individual residences, inspired by architectural
details from within the neighborhood. Our design details boast generous front porches, voluminous columns supporting
and doors, siding detailing, including stone masonry,
and again, repeats the pattern and materials of the street. Primary entrances are located along Remington
Street at the porch locations. As suggested by The Land Use Code, “The new development shall set an
s or redevelopment in the area.” The current architectural variety of Remington St
plexes, four-plexes and larger 3-story apartment buildings
conducted by our research department indicates that 81% of the structures on Remington are owned by investors and
leased for the purposes of residential or professional use. Our design team submits that not only
seek to maintain the scope and historical integrity of the street through the use of quality materials
and relevant design details but also the project will seek to greatly enhance the standards of safety and su
densities in proximity to downtown and CSU, the City’s Land Use Code identifies
Compact Urban Growth in Division 3.7 where infill development is strongly encouraged. The Remington annex provides
efficient use of existing infrastructure, improves traffic patterns in the immediate area, provides much needed
parking and due to its central location provides easy access to alternative transportation. The density of the Remington
nts closer to amenities thereby reducing vehicle emissions and congestion by reducing vehicle trips
While the originally submitted project suggested that promoting higher densities was appropriate and desirable
Remington Annex concept is well within the current standards
which provides zoning for redevelopment in areas that are a transition between residential neighborhood
use areas or high traffic zones, in this case the alley. The neighborhood
a totally different zoning district of NCM which only allows 2 story buildings with a maximum density of 4 units per acre.
The City anticipated the need for this type of development when they created the two different zoning districts, one to
accommodate higher density and provide a transition and the other to preserve, maintain lower densities
historic character of the neighborhood. Remington Annex incorporates all of these design techniques
of roof lines, use of similar proportions in building mass, similar windows and door patterns and the use of building
and wood framing in order to achieve neighborhood compatibility.
The Remington Annex is a necessary and code sanctioned addition to Remington Street. The design elements have
evolved, with the collaboration of the community, city staff and our highly qualified design
a redevelopment in an NCB zone. The finished project will not only serve the existing code by
much needed housing in a transitional area but will also seek to preserve and enhance the standards of quality
the area.
community.
Mountain Ave, Suite 100 Fort Collins, CO 80521 tel. 970.224.1191 fax 970.224.1662 www.theartofconstruction.com
December 19, 2012
unit housing project called the Remington Annex, located at the
he original submittal for this housing project
uch needed, sustainable housing within walking and biking distance of the CSU campus and
After this proposed design was reviewed by the community, City of Fort Collins planning staff, the
ps and organizations it was determined that the density of the proposed
This resubmittal responds to comments and feed-back from City staff
The services of a City approved historical preservation architect were employed to revise the design of the proposed
A primary focus of the revised design was to preserve the original portion of the existing structure at 711
facades will replicate individual residences, inspired by architectural
details from within the neighborhood. Our design details boast generous front porches, voluminous columns supporting
masonry, and landscaping that
of the street. Primary entrances are located along Remington
“The new development shall set an enhanced
The current architectural variety of Remington Street
apartment buildings. An independent study
conducted by our research department indicates that 81% of the structures on Remington are owned by investors and
leased for the purposes of residential or professional use. Our design team submits that not only will the architecture of
historical integrity of the street through the use of quality materials
and relevant design details but also the project will seek to greatly enhance the standards of safety and sustainability.
he City’s Land Use Code identifies
. The Remington annex provides
, improves traffic patterns in the immediate area, provides much needed
parking and due to its central location provides easy access to alternative transportation. The density of the Remington
reducing vehicle emissions and congestion by reducing vehicle trips
While the originally submitted project suggested that promoting higher densities was appropriate and desirable
current standards of the NCB district
which provides zoning for redevelopment in areas that are a transition between residential neighborhoods and more
neighborhood to the east of Remington is
a totally different zoning district of NCM which only allows 2 story buildings with a maximum density of 4 units per acre.
created the two different zoning districts, one to
maintain lower densities and reflect the
sign techniques; including variation
of roof lines, use of similar proportions in building mass, similar windows and door patterns and the use of building
eve neighborhood compatibility.
The Remington Annex is a necessary and code sanctioned addition to Remington Street. The design elements have
team, into a prime example of
. The finished project will not only serve the existing code by
tional area but will also seek to preserve and enhance the standards of quality