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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRICHMOND ASSOCIATES RH NON RESIDENTIAL USE - 46 90 - MINUTES/NOTES - CORRESPONDENCE-NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGNEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES PROJECT: 420 West Oak Street, R-H Conversion to Office/Duplex APPLICANT: Mr. Don Richmond DATE: November 14, 1990 PROJECT PLANNER: Ted Shepard QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, COMMENTS 1. The meeting began with a presentation by Don Richmond who is the owner, occupant, and applicant for the project. The home is presently used by Mr. Richmond as a resident and home occupation on the first floor, and a rental apartment on the second floor. Under the Home Occupation section of the City of Fort Collins Zoning Code, Mr. Richmond is allowed to have one employee. Any expansion of his architectural practice would violate the Home Occupation code. In order to preserve the ability to expand and add employees, Mr. Richmond is applying to the Planning and Zoning Board to allow a conversion of a residence in the R-H, High Density Residential zone, to an office use. 2. Mr. Richmond explained the site plan, the parking arrangement, the location of other offices in the neighborhood, and the access off the paved alley. The Following Comments Pertain to Mr. Richmond's Presentation: 3. How large is the lot and how large is the house? RESPONSE: The lot is 11,000 square feet. The house has 1,000 square feet on the first floor, and 800 square feet on the second floor. 4. What are the other non-residential uses on the block? RESPONSE: On the east is an attorney's office. On the north, is an automotive repair facility and Larimer County Youth Services office. 5. Will there be handicap parking access? RESPONSE: Yes, there will be a ramp leading from the parking lot to the north entrance. 6. Will the City allow parking to be double stacked as indicated? RESPONSE: No, double stacked spaces will not be counted. It is anticipated that the architectural practice will grow slowly over time and there will not be a demand for parking that exceeds supply. 7. Will the parking area remain in gravel? RESPONSE: No, the gravel will be replaced with a product known as "turf -block" which will provide a surface that will be green but will support vehicles. 8. Will there be any access to Sherwood Street? RESPONSE: No. 9. Are there any plans to remodel the exterior? RESPONSE: Yes, the long range plan is to add a solarium on the southern elevation which faces the street. This will be done with sloped roofs and residential building material. 10. Those attending the meeting expressed their approval of the concept. It appears that the proposal will not have a negative impact on the surrounding area. The use of a business to generate income to improve the property is seen as having a positive effect on the neighborhood, and will help stabilize or enhance property values. PROJECT. TYPE OF MEETING: /UE16HBOA Haao Zr) P0�t/"JNr/On1 DATE: DID You AECEIvi WRITTEN NOTIFICATION oe DAME ADDRESS A09f You OWNERNI Ye. YES/NO ? I MUM — &MO G !� �1zF 9►�r' o-r �5-f fU. v Ir 0,1/e. csrhP r fi ) '1Wn I i I I I 1 '-i a 'I.1