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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOAK 140 - PDP200009 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION (2)MINIMAL RISK. PAINLESS PROCESS. BEAUTIFUL SPACES. o: 970.224.5828 | w: ripleydesigninc.com July 8, 2020 City Plan - Policies and Principles Adopted April 16, 2019 ECONOMIC HEALTH Principle EH 1: Foster a vibrant, resilient and inclusive economy. Policy EH 1.1 - EMPLOYMENT BASE Support the enhancement of the community’s economic base and job creation by focusing on retention, expansion, incubation, and recruitment efforts that bring jobs and import income or dollars to the community, particularly businesses in the adopted Target Industry Clusters. In providing an opportunity to find stability and connection with the community, the residents that will live at Oak 140 will likely contribute to the Fort Collins economy as current and future members of the work force. In particular, it is anticipated that the residents of Oak 140 will fill employment needs in the Downtown. Policy EH 4.1 - TARGETED EMPLOYMENT AND MIXED-USE AREAS Create and maintain plans for targeted employment areas (Downtown, Midtown, Harmony Corridor, I-25 interchange areas and Mulberry Corridor) to support investment, development and redevelopment in these areas to create new places for employment to grow. Encourage and support higher-intensity employment uses through land use policies and investment in infrastructure and services, such as transit, that support these employment areas. Oak 140 is a proposed multi-family development that will revitalize an existing site in the heart of Old Town within a Targeted Infill and Redevelopment area where creative housing solutions are encouraged. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Policy ENV 4.6 - VEHICLES AND NON-ROAD ENGINES Promote efforts to reduce fuel consumption and associated pollutant emissions from vehicles and non-road engine sources, such as lawn and garden equipment. MINIMAL RISK. PAINLESS PROCESS. BEAUTIFUL SPACES. o: 970.224.5828 | w: ripleydesigninc.com By considering the location of this proposed housing development, Oak 140, is situated in an ideal location that will encourage the use of alternative transportation by its residents, in particular, the use of the MAX and bicycles. Policy ENV 6.6 - LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT Pursue and implement Low Impact Development (LID) as an effective approach to address stormwater quality and impacts to streams by urbanization. LID is a comprehensive land planning and engineering design approach with a goal of minimizing the impact of development on urban watersheds through the use of various techniques aimed at mimicking predevelopment hydrology. The project will creatively implement LID methods on an urban site through the use of a third level rain garden with the goal of reducing the project’s impact on the environment while creating an educational and welcoming space. NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY AND SOCIAL HEALTH Policy LIV 2.2 - PRIORITY LOCATIONS FOR INFILL AND REDEVELOPMENT Ensure appropriate use of the City’s public investments in infrastructure/improvements in the following areas to achieve the City’s strategic goals: » Downtown District; » Urban Mixed-Use Districts; » Mixed-Employment Districts; and » Metro Districts. Make regulatory and other incentives, within the City’s control, available only to projects that are consistent with the long- term vision for these districts in terms of density, intensity, overall mix of uses and affordability. Oak 140 is centrally located with the Downtown. The development of this project will fill a large vacancy within the Old Town historic district and generally improved the streetscape and urban feel at this highly visible corner. Policy LIV 2.3 - TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT Require higher-density housing and mixed-use development in locations that are currently, or will be, served by BRT and/or high-frequency transit in the future as infill and redevelopment occurs. Promote a variety of housing options for all income levels. Policy 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. The building is being designed with architectural compatibility in mind. Building forms and materials respect and fit into the architectural character of the area without replicating historic facades. The project is in the process of review by the LPC which will ensure a thorough compatibility review. MINIMAL RISK. PAINLESS PROCESS. BEAUTIFUL SPACES. o: 970.224.5828 | w: ripleydesigninc.com Policy LIV 5.1 - HOUSING OPTIONS To enhance community health and livability, encourage a variety of housing types and densities, including mixed-used developments that are well served by public transportation and close to employment centers, shopping, services and amenities. Oak 140 will be a creative addition to Old Town and contribute to the diversification of the commercial area. The residents will be well served with shopping, services and plenty of amenities being close-by and accessible. Policy LIV 5.2 - SUPPLY OF ATTAINABLE HOUSING Encourage public and private sectors to maintain and develop a diverse range of housing options, including housing that is attainable (30% or less of monthly income) to residents earning the median income. Options could include ADUs, duplexes, townhomes, mobile homes, manufactured housing and other “missing middle” housing types. Policy LIV 5.4 - LAND SUPPLY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Continue to grow and utilize the Affordable Housing Land Bank Program and other programs to create permanently affordable housing units. Policy LIV 5.5 - INTEGRATE AND DISTRIBUTE AFFORDABLE HOUSING Integrate the distribution of affordable housing as part of individual neighborhoods and the larger community Oak 140 is a perfect example of public and private partnership between Housing Catalyst and the DDA that creates an opportunity for additional 79 affordable housing units to be added and reserved for a those members of the community earning between 30% and 80% AMI. Policy ENV 8.1 - HEALTH OF THE URBAN FOREST Practice sound arboriculture practices, including diversification of species; monitoring and managing insect and disease impacts (e.g. emerald ash borer); and preparing for unanticipated events such as drought, extreme weather and the long-term effects of climate change. All existing street trees are proposed to be retained. In addition, four street trees will be included with this project which will help to strengthen the urban forest. Policy SC 1.2 - PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH DESIGN Provide a sense of security and safety within buildings, parking areas, walkways, alleys, bike lanes, public spaces and streets through creative placemaking and environmental design considerations, such as appropriate lighting, public art, visibility, maintained landscaping and location of facilities. Site lighting is carefully considered with this development to ensure that the space is safe and secure. MINIMAL RISK. PAINLESS PROCESS. BEAUTIFUL SPACES. o: 970.224.5828 | w: ripleydesigninc.com Policy LIV 9.2 - OUTDOOR WATER USE Promote reductions in outdoor water use by selecting low-water-use plant materials, using efficient irrigation, improving the soil before planting and exploring opportunities to use nonpotable water for irrigation. The landscape design on Oak 140 will consider principles of native species selection, low water- use, and low maintenance are design into the layout. This will ensure a maintained aesthetic quality with both summer color and also winter interest. Policy T 7.2 - SAFE PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES Develop safe and secure pedestrian settings by developing and maintaining an appropriately lit pedestrian network, enforcing snow removal on sidewalks adjacent to residential properties and mitigating the impacts of vehicles. Connections will be clearly visible and accessible, incorporating markings, signage, lighting and paving materials. Safety is a concern that will be addressed with high importance at Oak 140. The impacts between pedestrians and vehicles are greatly reduced by placing the main parking entrance off of a private drive to the north of the building and away from the alley. Safety and visibility will also be considered with the planting design, strategically placed lighting, and within the parking structure. Policy T 7.4 - PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIONS Provide direct and visible pedestrian connections between cul-de-sacs, transit stops, schools, activity areas, public facilities, recreational trails and other key pedestrian destinations. At the very low-income level, many of the residents at Oak 140 will not own automobiles. The location of Oak 140 was specifically chosen as it will promote the use of alternative transportation with its proximity of the MAX and nearby amenities and best serve the transit- dependent residents. Policy T 9.4 - HEALTHY TRANSPORTATION CHOICES Develop travel demand programs that support and promote active transportation choices. Policy T 7.1 - PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES Implement ADA-accessible pedestrian facilities as detailed in the Pedestrian Plan and Sidewalk Prioritization Program. It is anticipated that many of the resident will walk, bike and utilize the MAX and other forms of alternative transportation due to the proximity to amenities, workplaces, and surrounding nearby services.