HomeMy WebLinkAboutProject Narratives - 01/24/2023Peakview Annexation No. 2
Statement of Principles and Policies
Statement of Principles and Policies Consistent with the City Structure Plan:
The structure plan shows “Mixed Neighborhood,” “Suburban Mixed-use District,” and
“Neighborhood Mixed-use District” in the vicinity, the following principals and policies from City
Plan are furthered with this annexation:
LIV 3.3 – Gateways. including Interstate 25 interchanges and College Avenue, to provide a
coordinated and positive community entrance. Gateway design elements may include
streetscape design, supportive land uses, building architecture, landscaping, signage, lighting
and public art.
LIV 3.6 – Context Sensitive Development. Ensure that all development contributes to the
positive character of the surrounding area. Building materials, architectural details, color range,
building massing, and relationships to streets and sidewalks should be tailored to the
surrounding area.
LIV 4.1 - New Neighborhoods. Encourage creativity in the design and construction of new
neighborhoods that:
Provides a unifying and interconnected framework of streets, sidewalks, walkway spines
and other public spaces;
Expands housing options, including higher- density and mixed-use buildings;
Offers opportunities to age in place;
Improves access to services and amenities; and
Incorporates unique site conditions.
LIV 4.2 - Compatibility of Adjacent Development. Ensure that development that occurs in
adjacent districts complements and enhances the positive qualities of existing neighborhoods.
Developments that share a property line and/or street frontage with an existing neighborhood
should promote compatibility by:
Continuing established block patterns and streets to improve access to services and
amenities from the adjacent neighborhood;
Incorporating context-sensitive buildings and site features (e.g., similar size, scale and
materials); and
Locating parking and service areas where impacts on existing neighborhoods—such as
noise and traffic—will be minimized.
ENV 1.3 – Nature in the City. Conserve, protect and enhance natural resources and high-value
biological resources throughout the GMA by:
Directing development away from natural features to the maximum extent feasible;
Identifying opportunities to integrate or reintroduce natural systems as part of the built
environment to improve habitat in urbanized areas and expand residents’ access to
nature;
Utilizing green infrastructure to manage stormwater and increase greenspace in public
right-of-ways and as part of public and private development; and
Supporting the use of a broad range of native landscaping that enhances plant and
animal diversity.
ENV 1.5 Access to Nature. Design trail routes in open lands to limit ecological
impacts. Determination of type of trail or suitability for access will be made
through an analysis of potential ecological impacts and city- and region-wide
recreation opportunities. Special attention will be given to environmentally
sensitive and context-sensitive trail design, location and construction. Mitigation
strategies will be pursued to reduce or eliminate environmental impacts if a
new trail is built. Ensure that development activities provide and maintain
access to public open-land areas, where appropriate.