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Peterson Multi-Family Development
625 South Peterson
Fort Collins, Colorado
May 31, 2016
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The intent of this project is to redevelopment an existing two-unit house at 625 South Peterson into a 4-unit building by
constructing an addition in the rear. According to Larimer County property records, the original house was built in 1898
with additions and/or renovations in the 1930’s and 1970’s. The current main floor is a 2-bedroom / 1 bathroom unit
while the upper level is also a 2-bedroom / 1 bath unit. When exactly it was converted into a duplex is unknown, but is
generally believed to be in the late 80’s or early 90’s.
The property is 240’ long (E/W) by 50’ (N/S) with Peterson Street on the east and an alley to the west. There is a one-story
single family house to the south, a 2-story apartment building to the north and a 3-story apartment building to the west.
The owner/developer of the property is Heitmann Properties LLC and the intent is for this LLC to maintain ownership for an
extended period. Bob and Amanda Heitmann live in Fort Collins and will actively manage these rental units.
MODIFICATION TO SOLAR SETBACK STANDARDS REQUEST
Per Land Use Code section 4.8(E)(4), any wall that exceeds 18’ in height as measured from the natural grade at the interior
lot line adjacent to the wall must be setback an additional 1’ for every 2’ the wall exceeds 18’. Partly because the finished
floor of the west addition had to be positioned almost 2’ higher than the existing house floor elevation due to floodplain
issues, small sections of the upper gable roofs exceed this limit.
Alternatively, the proposed rooflines could be changed to a standard hip or dutch hip configuration and be compliant with
the solar setback requirements. However, we believe the gable roof form is more appropriate within the neighborhood
context. With the existing 2-story apartment building to the north set back from the shared property line by
approximately 25’, the small section of non-compliant roof would have minimal, if any, negative effect.
A front elevation and roof plan, on sheet 6 of the architectural building elevations, illustrates where this non-compliance
occurs at the upper sections of the gable roof elements. Again, we consider these to be very minor in nature and request
that a modification to the standards be granted.
MODIFICATION TO FENCE HEIGHT STANDARDS REQUEST
Per Land Use Code sectin 3.8.11(C)(3), any proposed fence shall not exceed 6’ in height when located within any required
side yard setback area. However, during our neighborhood meeting, the owners of the property directly to the south
requested that we make the proposed wooden fence along the south property line 8’ in height for enhanced privacy.
Therefore, we are proposing that a 24’ long section be 8’ in height starting at the east end of the existing detached garage
building and extending to the east. The remainder of the fence along the south would be 6’ in height.
In an attempt to be a good neighbor, we request that this modification be granted.