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June 2, 2021
City of Fort Collins – Planning & Development Services
Attn: Mr. Jason Holland – City Planner
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Re: 2908 S Timberline Multi-Family: PDP and Plat Application
Dear Mr. Holland,
On behalf of the owner, Timberline Church, and applicant, Tetrad Property Group, we are pleased to provide to the
City of Fort Collins these Project Development Plan (PDP) and Subdivision Plat application materials for the project
known as 2908 S Timberline Multi-Family generally located to the east-southeast of Timberline Road behind the
existing Timberline Church within the City of Fort Collins. The following information provides additional application
details as required by City of Fort Collins.
Project Title: 2908 S. Timberline Multi-Family
Past Meeting Dates:
o Concept Review Meeting: March 12, 2021
o Neighborhood Meeting: May 3, 2021
General Information:
Proposed is a 180-unit multi-family residential comprised of 1-, 2-, & 3- bedroom units on 9.9 acres at a
gross density of ~18.2 du/ac. A minimum of 60 units will be dedicated for use by Colorado State University
to provide housing for employees of the University at the 80% AMI level. The remaining 120 units are
intended to provide workforce housing and will be available for-rent to the greater Fort Collins
community. As part of the new community an updated private drive is proposed as well as, multiple
amenity spaces, and increased trail and walk connectivity both on and offsite.
The property surrounded by the following uses:
o North – Existing low-medium density residential uses
o East – Existing low-medium density residential uses, Foothills Channel ditch, and Rendezvous
Trail
o South – Foothills Channel ditch and Rendezvous Trail, and then beyond that is existing multi-family
residential
o West – Existing Timberline Church and vacant Colorado State University property
The property is zoned Medium Density Mixed-Use and the multi-family residential uses proposed are
permitted within this zoning district.
Owner: Timberline Church
Transportation Improvements
The existing private road that rings the outer edge of the Timberline Church property is being updated to
private road standards that will include a parkway/tree lawn and detached walked in the area immediately
adjacent to the newly proposed community.
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Neighborhood Meeting Follow-Up
The neighborhood meeting held on May 3, 2021 was attended by approximately 15-20 members of the
community plus several members of Fort Collins Staff and the Applicant team. At the meeting, Staff and the
Applicant team gave presentations about the approval process and the proposed project. A majority of the
questions centered around the potential for adverse traffic impacts and user impacts to the surrounding
neighborhood. The Applicant team explained that traffic impacts will be studied as part of the approval
process by City Staff and any additional future improvements, if necessary, would be identified and
determined at the time of PDP review. In addressing the comment about impacts on the surrounding
neighborhood, this new community is determined to provide amenities and services to its residents, so it is
difficult to determine impacts on the surrounding neighborhood. The Applicant and Owner are committed to
being good neighbors and will continue to work with the surrounding community to understand their
concerns and find practical solutions.
Site Design
The property this community is proposing to be developed is oddly shaped, being long and linear while
being in a half moon shape, which provides for many design challenges. We believe the Application
presented works to address these challenges to the extent possible and have requested modifications only
where absolutely necessary.
As previously noted, the existing private drive on the property is being improved as part of this new
community, with tree lawn/parkway and detached walk being added on the side of the private drive adjacent
to the residential units. A total of 7 buildings are proposed. These buildings have been oriented to this
private street as appropriate.
The site is designed to meet required setbacks and provide buffering along the perimeter where appropriate.
The longer, linear nature of the project lends it self to multiple, smaller amenity areas as opposed to one a
central gathering space. Proposed are 3 dispersed amenity areas to be enjoyed by residents features in
these different areas will be amenitized individually but will include such features as fire pits, seat walls,
moveable seating, picnic areas, planter pots, grills, and space for lawn games.
Landscape character along the site exterior provides appropriate transitions to roadways and natural
conditions. A mix of formal and informal design is provided that blends the formality and structure of the
development of multi-family buildings with the natural, corridor-like landscape found adjacent to this site.
Community architecture consists varying materials, rooflines, colors, and articulation to provide visual
interest and variation between the building types. The architecture will fit into the diverse community and
character already found within the existing adjacent neighborhoods.
Vehicular access comes from Iowa Drive on the north and from Timberline Road through the existing
Timberline Church entrance. Pedestrian and bicycle connections are also provided throughout the
community, linking all residential uses and amenities with adjacent, offsite connections. This trail network
will several the future residents of this community as well as those in the greater neighborhood, formalizing
informal trails that have developed over the years on the currently vacant property.
Parking provided on-site will meet the standards set for in the Fort Collins land use code.
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Impacts on Natural Habitats
As denoted in the included Environmental Characterization Study impacts to the existing natural features of
the project site are minimal. There is the Rendezvous Trail and Foothills Channel ditch adjacent to one side
of the site. A minimum 50’ buffer has been provided adjacent to this canal and mature vegetation. This
area will be landscaped in accordance with Fort Collins standards and any adverse impacts are minimal.
The Applicant team met with Staff on site to review and identify any potential concerns and all impacts have
been mitigated for within this application.
Development Phasing
At this time, the entire 2908 S Timberline Road Multi-Family project is anticipated to be developed in a
single phase.
Modification Requests
As previously noted, due to the unique shape of the property as well as the desire to provide workforce
housing and a portion at 80% AMI, three modification requests are necessary in order to make this project
successful. They are as follows:
1. LUC 3.8.30(C) Access to a Park, Central Feature or Gathering Place.
2. Section 3.8.30.(D)(3) Minimum Building Frontage.
Section 3.8.30.(B)(4) Lot pattern.
Section 3.5.2.(D)(2 ) Street-Facing Facades.
3. Section 3.8.30 (F)(2) Variation Among Buildings
Accompanying documentation addressing each modification request has been included as part of this
application. Please see these documents for further detail and conformance with Fort Collins Land Use
Code.
We are excited to bring this project to the City of Fort Collin and look forward to working with you and the City
throughout this process. Please feel free to reach out to me at 970.409.3414 or rmcbreen@norris-design.com with
any questions or comments
Sincerely,
Norris Design
Ryan F. McBreen
Principal