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NARRATIVE FOSSIL CREEK APARTMENTS
STATEMENT OF PLANNING OBJECTIVES
Project Description
The applicant, Rod Hubbard of Silverthorne LLC, is proposing to build a multi-
family project on the west side of S College Avenue near the intersection of
Bueno Dr and S College Ave. The Fossil Creek Apartment development will be
located on 13.4 acres which is currently zoned MMN (Medium Mixed-Use
Density Neighborhood District). The site is bordered by The City of Fort Collins
Natural Resource Area to the north, a tract of Colorado and Southern Railroad to
the west and private property owned by The Vineyard Church of Fort Collins to
the south. A portion of the east property line is adjacent to College Avenue and
will also be adjacent to Venus Avenue which will be built as part of this project.
The construction of Venus Avenue will be a joint effort of all three property
owners which it serves.
The design proposes to construct 240 market rate apartment homes, with
amenities consisting of a clubhouse with pool, exterior gathering spaces,
connection to a regional trail and protected bicycle parking. The proposed two
and three story buildings have 360 degree architecture with elements such
gabled roofs, decorative gable trusses and wood brackets. The orientation of the
buildings and the use of multiple styles of siding and windows, stucco and stone
veneer create vertical and horizontal articulation. The buildings have been
designed to incorporate materials, colors and architectural elements that are
typical in a residential neighborhood.
The proposed development works with the existing topography by orienting split
level buildings along the perimeter which have two story elevations facing inward
and three story elevations facing the sites property lines. This will give the
residence more opportunities for westerly views towards the mountains.
Buildings, interior to the project, have been located to maximize interior views
and exterior visual corridors. The site plan proposes a maximum building
coverage of 25.5% and approximately 41% landscaping. An interior drive with
angled parking and tree lawn on both sides winds through the site. The site has
excessive grades and due to the existing conditions, site accessibility to units is
allowed to be reduced per the International Building Code and the Federal
Housing Administration. A Grading Exhibit has been added to this application
and we have shown Unit Accessibility on the second and third sheet of the
architectural set.
Two areas of the site are environmentally sensitive and have been addressed
thru building setbacks. The first area is along the north property line, adjacent to
the City of Fort Collins Natural Resource area. A setback of 100’ has been
established from the Edge of Wetlands and all building in that area have been set
outside of the wetlands setback. The second area is along the south property
line. Both the 100’ wetland setback and a fossil rock outcropping effect the
buildings and drives along the south-southwest property line. Coordination with
the surveyor and the planning department was conducted to locate the edge of
the rock outcropping and create a 15 foot setback to help protect this area.
Buildings as well as roads/walk were kept adjacent or set back away from the
setback line.
This multifamily development will be linked to surrounding neighborhoods by
public sidewalks, which are connected to this site by extensive walkways through
the property and around the buildings. In addition, a ten foot bicycle/pedestrian
sidewalk is being constructed to connect the existing natural resource area to the
north with the new construction of Venus Avenue, which will have a
bicycle/pedestrian walk located on the west side of the drive. This connection as
well as one other near the clubhouse will allow the Fossil Creek residence
access to regional trails.
Vehicle access will come from the new Venus Avenue as well a secondary
access will be provided through the north side of the Vineyard Church’s property.
Emergency Service vehicles will use the same access points but will also have a
third access via the Vineyard Church’s property.
A neighborhood open house was held on Monday August 17, 2015 at Southgate
Church in Fort Collins. The developer’s design team and City staff
representatives from the planning department were there to present the project
and answer questions. Approximately 12 people showed up and were most
concerned about the increased traffic in the area and specifically traveling thru
the single family neighborhood. It is anticipated that Crestridge will be re-aligned
and a light added to serve
This project is anticipated to begin construction in fall of 2017 and anticipate a 16
month construction time. The construction will be continuous with no breaks or
phasing.
Contact Information:
David Lash with PWN Architects will represent the applicant during the planning
process. Both David’s and the applicants information is below:
Rod Hubbard Phone: 719-231-3565
P.O. Box 833 Email: rod@goldelm.com
Lakeside, MT 59922
David Lash Phone: 303-649-9880 Ext. 15
9250 E Costilla Ave, Suite 620 Email: dlash@pwnarchitects.com
Greenwood Village, CO 80112