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FREDERICK LAND SURVEYING
1528 N. Lincoln
Loveland, Co. 80538
(303)669-3652
July 6, 1992
i Project No.: 92-04-590
Planning and Zoning Board
City of Fort Collins, Colorado
RE: Variance Request
Kingston Woods P.U.D. 2nd Filing
Dear Planning and Zoning Board:
This letter is to request a variance from the requirements of the
solar orientation ordinance requiring 65% of the lots to meet the
criteria for solar orientation. The site plan as submitted pro-
vides 13 of 22 lots to meet the criteria, or 59%. Our request for
a variance is based upon the following:
1. The parcel size is relatively small and is an infill project
between two developed or approved subdivisions.
2. The existing alignment of Patterson Place must be matched on
both the east and west sides of this project, severely
limiting the design flexibility in the layout of lots.
3. A design that met the requirements of the solar orientation
ordinance was investigated, but we feel the design as
currently proposed represents a better overall design. It
incorporates larger lots, with better street access and common
amenities than the previous design allowed.
In order to meet the 65% requirement for solar orientation, an
additional 2 lots would need to be included. An alternative would
be to place a restriction on the house design within the building
envelopes of Lot 9, Block 1, and Lot 3, Block 2. By restricting
the garage to the north part of each lot and utilizing a design
with solar access along the south elevation, the same goal can be
achieved without redesigning the lots. This would result in 68%
compliance with the ordinance.
We ask that you consider this variance request in regard to the
hardships we face. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerel
Don Frederick