HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOLLINSHAUS PUD PRELIMINARY AND FINAL - 6 90 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTSITEM NO. 4
MEETING DATE 3 26/90
STAFF Sherry Albertson -Clark
City of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: Collinshaus PUD, Preliminary and Final - #6-90
APPLICANT: Steven Shreiner
401 E. Swallow Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
OWNER: Floyd Nugent
401 E. Swallow
Fort Collins, CO 80525
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
A request for preliminary and final approval to increase the number of
residents at an existing group home from 10 to 12 senior residents, located at
401 E. Swallow. The site is zoned R-L-M, Low Density Multiple Family.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant proposes to increase the number of residents at an existing group
home from 10 to 12 senior residents. There are no exterior changes proposed
for the site. The proposed project meets the All Development Criteria of the
LDGS. No additional impacts will be created as a result of this proposal.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 300 LaPorte Ave. P.O. Bo: 580 Fort Collins. CO 80522-0580 (303) 221-6750
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Collinshaus PUD,
P & Z Meeting -
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COMMENTS
1. Backeround:
Preliminary and Final - #6-90
March 26, 1990
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: R-L; existing single family residences (Thunderbird 5th)
S: H-B, B-P; Foothills East Shopping Center
E: R-L-M; existing duplexes (Thunderbird Estates 8th)
W: R-L-M; existing duplexes (Thunderbird Estates 8th)
The Collinshaus Group Home was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board
in 1983, for 10 senior residents, the live-in owners and two staff. The 4,300
square foot structure was built for the group home and living space for the
owners was incorporated into the structure.
This request to increase the number of residents has been submitted and
processed as a Planned Unit Development, since the present Group Home
Ordinance permits a maximum of eight residents in the R-L-M Zone. Based on
the lot size (13,800 square feet), a maximum of 8 residents would be permitted
under the current Group Home Ordinance.
2. Land Use:
The LDGS treats group homes as a residential use; however, since the
Residential Density Chart is applicable only to calculating residential density
(number of dwelling units per acre), the point chart was not used to evaluate
this proposal. It is important to note, however, that the location of this group
home is in proximity to shopping, parks and public transit. As previously
indicated, the request to increase the number of residents at this group home
requires PUD approval, since the R-L-M Zoning District limits the maximum
number of residents to 8. The existing group home was approved for 10
residents under the previous Group Home Ordinance.
There are several basic objectives in reviewing group home proposals under the
Group Home Ordinance. While these objectives are not necessarily required of
the PUD review, they logically can and should be applied to reviewing any
group home request. The objectives are to ensure that:
1. The size, scale and overall appearance of a group home be consistent with
the general physical character of the neighborhood in which it is located.
2. Group homes not be over -concentrated in any one neighborhood so that the
limited capacity of a neighborhood's social structure to accommodate group
homes is not exceeded and so that the "normalization" programs of any
existing group homes in that neighborhood are not adversely affected by
creation of a "social service" district.
3. The size and scale of the group home be consistent with other homes in the
neighborhood.
Collinshaus PUD, Preliminary and Final - #6-90
P & Z Meeting - March 26, 1990
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The existing group home meets these objectives. The structure is consistent
with the general physical character of the neighborhood and is of similar size
and scale as the surrounding area. The nearest group home is located on
Southmoor Court, approximately 1/2 mile east of this site. The Group Home
Ordinance requires group homes in the R-L-M Zoning District to be a
minimum of 1,500 feet apart.
The previous owner/operator of the group home resided in the structure. The
space previously used for the owner's residence is now proposed to be occupied
by two additional senior residents. The residents of the group home would be
limited to seniors 60 years of age or older, as referenced by the note on the
site plan. This age limitation is consistent with the City's zoning definition of
"elderly". The number of staff persons would remain the same, at two. Staff
members do not reside at the group home. The proposed increase of two
residents at this existing group home would produce no additional impacts.
3. Design:
There are no exterior changes proposed
with this request.
Existing interior
space previously used
by the live-in owners would be used
for the additional
two residents. The
existing structure is
a two-story residence, similar in
character to other residences
in the area.
The site's access
is via a drive way
from Swallow Road.
The site is presently
landscaped, with
a mixture of street
trees and shrub beds.
There are eight parking spaces on the site, including three spaces in an
existing garage. The applicant has placed a restriction on the plan that
prohibits residents from having cars. Parking is more than adequate for the
staff and visitors to the site. There are no changes proposed to the access or
parking areas. The existing sign would be retained and no additional signage
is proposed.
4. Neighborhood ComDatibility:
A neighborhood meeting was not required on this proposal, since it involves the
use of an existing building with no exterior changes proposed and no change
in the current usage of the structure.
The existing group home is compatible with the neighborhood. The proposed
increase in two residents would not create any additional impacts and
therefore, is considered compatible.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff finds that the Collinshaus PUD, Preliminary and Final meets the criteria
of the All Development Chart of the Land Development Guidance System. No
additional impacts are created by the proposed increase of two residents.
Therefore, staff recommends approval of Collinshaus PUD, Preliminary and
Final, #6-90.
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LOT 1, BLOCK 7-THUNDERBIRD ESTATES, EIGHTH FILING
SCALE IN = 10
EXISTING ZONING—RLM LAND USE —
LOT SF.-13,80Z2
HOUSE SF. — 6,000 SF.
PERCENTAGE OF BLD COVERAGE— 17
NUMBER OF BEDROOMS — V
MAX, BLD. HEIGHT-24 PEAK
SIGNAGE—EXISTING SIGN ON ELC.
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PLANNING AND ZONING
CERTIFICATION
OWNER CERTIFICATION
AGE OF RESIDENTS LIMITED TO
60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER
GROUP HOME CHANGING FROM
10 RESIDENTS AND 2 STAFF TO
12 RESIDENTS AND 2 STAFF
COLLINSHAUS PUD
ALL DEVELOPMENT: NUMBERED CRITERIA CHART
ALL CRITERIA
APPUCABLE CRITERIA ONLY
CRITERION
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NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATABILITY
I. Social Compatability
2. Neighborhood Character
3. Land Use Conflicts
4. Adverse Traffic Impact
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PLANS AND POUCIES
5. Comprehensive Plan - --
PUBLIC FACILITIES & SAFETY
6. Street Capacity
7. Utility Capacity
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8,-Design _Standards.
9. Emergency Access
10. Security Lighting
11. Water Hazards
RESOURCE PROTECTION
12. Soils &Slope Hazard
13. Significant Ve
egetation
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1,4. Wildlife Habitat
15. Historical -Landmark
16. Mineral Deposit
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17. Eco•Sensitive Areas
1.8. Agricultural Lands
ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
19. Air Quality
20. Water Quality
-21. Noise
22. Glare & Heat
23. Vibrations
24. Exterior Lighting
25. Sewages & Wastes
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26. Community Organization
27. Site Organization
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28. Natural Features
29. Energy Conservation
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30.Shadows
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31. Solar Access
32. Privacy
33. Open Space Arrangement
34. Buildin g. Hei0- -
- - 35. Vehicular Movement
36. Vehicular Design
37. Parking
38. Active Recreational Areas
39. Private Outdoor Areas
40. Pedestrian Convenience
41. Pedestrian Conflicts
42. Landscaping/Open Areas
43. Landscaping/Buildings
44. Landscaping/Screening
45. Public Access. -
46. Signs
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COLLINSHAUS
401 E. SWALLOW ROAD
FORT COLLINS, CO. 80525
226-2277
WE HAVE RECENTLY SIGNED AN AGREEMENT TO
BUY COLLINSHAUS AND WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS TIME TO
TELL YOU ABOUT THIS UNIQUE FACILITY.
OUR CONCEPT IS TO INCREASE AN OLDER PER=
SONS.OPTIONS BY ESTABLISHING AN EXTENDED FAMILY TYPE
OF LIVING ARRANGEMENT WHERE UP TO TWELVE PEOPLE LIVE
TOGETHER. THIS ENVIRONMENT IS FOR OLDER PERSONS WHOM
IT MAY NO LONGER BE PRUDENT OR DESIRABLE TO LIVE ALONE
AND YET FOR WHOM INSTITUTIONALIZATION WOULD BE PREMATURE
AND INAPPROPRIATE. TO PROVIDE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND
MINIMAL PHYSICAL SUPPORT SO THAT PEOPLE CAN MAINTAIN
THEMSELVES WITH DIGNITY, INDEPENDENCE AND PURPOSE.
COLLINSHAUS PROVIDES BOTH PRIVATE AND
SEMI- PRIVATE ACCOMODATIONS. ALL MEALS ARE FURNISHED
AND SERVED IN THE COMMUNITY DINING ROOM. THE STAFF
IS THERE FOR HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT. THERE IS A LARGE
SOCIAL ACTIVITY AREA IN THIS PLEASANT HOME SURROUNDING
FOR THE RESIDENTS ENJOYMENT.
EACH RESIDENT MUST BE AMBULATORY, WITHOUT
MAJOR DEBILITATING HEALTH PROBLEMS,ABLE TO MEET THEIR
OWN BASIC NEEDS, MOTIVATED AND ABLE TO PARTICIPATE
IN A COOPERATIVE LIVING SITUATION. HOUSE REGULATIONS
DO NOT PERMIT RESEIDENTS TO MAINTAIN A VEHICLE_ AT
COLLINSHAUS WHILE LIVING THERE.
THE UNIQUENESS OF THIS HOME LIES IN ITS
ABILITY TO COMBINE INDEPENDENCE, SATISFACTION, AND
DIGNITY OF LIVING WHILE RETAINING HUMAN WARMTH_ AND
SUPPORT FROM ONES FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS MY WIFE AND I
HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE AREA
OF GROUP HOMES. WE HAVE BUILT AN EXCELLENT REPUTATION
IN BOTH THE PRIVATE ADN PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY, MEETING
A VIABLE SOURCE OF ALTERNATIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY.
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WE ARE REQUESTING A NEW RATE OF OCCUPANCY
FROM THE CURRENT 10 RESIDENTS TO 12 RESIDENTS. DUE
TO THE FACT THAT WE WILL NOT BE LIVING IN THE HOUSE
AS DID THE PREVIOUS OWNERS, THIS WILL ESSINTIALLY
NOT CHANGE THE NUMBER OF RESIDENTS AT COLLINSHAUS
AND ALLOW US TO KEEP THE COST PER RESIDENT AFFORDABLE
AND COMPETITIVE.
STAFF WILL REMAIN AT THE SAME LEVEL ON
A 2A HOUR BASIS.
THE EXISTING BUILDING WILL NOT BE CHANGED
TO ACCOMODATE THE NEW RESIDENTS BUT WE WILL UTILIZE
THE EXISTING FLOOR SPACE PREVIOUSLY OCCUPIED BY THE
FORMER OWNERS.
PARKING FOR COLLINSHAUS IS AMPLE ON SITE
FOR EMPLYEES AS SHOWN ON THE PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN:9
SPACES TOTAL. NO RESIDENTS ARE PERMITED TO MAINTAIN
A VEHICLE AT COLLINSHAUS WHILE IN RESIDENCE..
THE EXISTING SIGN MEASURING 202" x 242"
WILL REMAIN THE SAME WITH NO CHANGES.