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Project Narrative | Seasonal Overflow Shelter at 117 N Mason St.
Combined Project Development Plan & Final Development Plan (PDP/FDP)
07/03/2024
Introduction
The City of Fort Collins and the Fort Collins Rescue Mission partner each year to ensure that
unhoused people in the community have a place to stay warm through the winter months. The past
few years, the location at 117 N Mason has been utilized as a shelter and has been authorized for
emergency use by City Council. This overflow shelter is a community need again this year and with
the emergency ordinance expired, this project will proceed with a Development Review process to
be approved for a Seasonal Overflow Shelter use as defined in the Land Use Code.
Project Site and Existing Conditions
The site at 117 N Mason is located in the Downtown (D) Zone district and is situated near the
northwest corner of N Mason St and W Mountain Ave. The existing building is owned by the City of
Fort Collins and will remain owned by the City. There is a parking lot on the south side of the
building that is used for employees. There are also existing bike racks located on the west side of
the building as well as bike racks along N Mason St and Mountain Ave. A fire lane currently exists
on the west side of the building with access from Mason or Mountain.
A temporary dumpster will be provided for trash behind 212 W Mountain and is screened from
public view. No recyclable waste is generated.
Proposed Project
The Seasonal Overflow Shelter is an allowed use in the Downtown Zone District, proposed to
occupy 2,408 square feet of the building at 117 N Mason and will serve as shelter for those who
can’t find beds at the Jefferson Street shelter. The overflow shelter will have capacity for 70 men
overnight from November - April. A modification of standards will be submitted to allow for 70
people to occupy the building at once.
There are no proposed changes to the interior or exterior of the building and no changes to any
utility capacities. The applicant understands that a temporary use permit will be required and
applied for each year with the building department.
A conceptual review was held on April 11th, 2024 and a neighborhood meeting was held on June
12th, 2024.