HomeMy WebLinkAbout3425 S. SHIELDS ST. MIXED-USE - PDP - 28-07 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESThe private street will be built to City standards and will be accompanied by canopy shade trees
to provide for a functional, safe and visually appealing layout. The majority of the tree plantings
will be canopy trees with a diversity of species represented.
PRINCIPLE CAD-4Security and crime prevention will continue to be important factors
in urban design.
Policy CAD-4.2 Lighting and Landscaping
Lighting and landscaping will be designed to promote security and comfortable area -wide
visibility.
PRINCIPLE ECON-1; The City will pursue a balanced and sustainable economic
development program:
Policy ECON-1.4 Jobs/Housing Balance
PRINCIPLE HSG —1: A variety of housing types and densities will be available
throughout the urban area for all income levels.
Policy HSG-1.1 Land Use Patterns
Policy HSG-1.2 Housing Supply
Policy HSG-1.4 Land for Residential Development
Policy HSG-1.5 Special Needs Housing
PRINCIPLE AN-4: Design policies for residential buildings are intended to emphasize
creativity, diversity, and individually. The following design policies are based on the
premise that truly creative design is responsive to its context and the expressed
references of citizens, and contributes to a comfortable, interesting community.
Policy AN-4.1 Multiple -Family Housing Characteristics
Policy AN-4.2 Multiple -Family Building Variation
The architecture will provide variety while maintaining an overall architectural theme.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to working with you during
the development review process.
Sincerely,
Joanna Frye
VF Ripley Associates, Inc.
The applicant has made a huge effort in order to preserve large existing trees on the
site. A 70' Cottonwood tree along with other large pines are intended to be preserved.
The proposed South Shields Mixed Use development exemplifies many of the
Principles and Policies of the City Plan including
City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed 3424 S.
Shields Street Project Development Plan
PRINCIPLE LU-2: The city will maintain and enhance its character and sense of places as
defined by its neighborhoods, districts, corridors, edges.
Policy LU-2.2 Urban Design
This neighborhood will compliment the surrounding land uses and promote a compact
development with a unique identity.
PRINCIPLE T-1: The physical organization of the city will be supported by a framework
of transportation alternatives that maximizes access and mobility throughout the city,
while reducing dependence upon the private automobile
Policy T-1.1 Land Use Patterns
Policy T-1.2 Multi -Modal Streets
Policy T-1.3 Street Design Criteria
Policy T-1.4 Adequate Facilities
PRINCIPLE T-2 Mass transit will be an integral part of the city's overall transportation
system.
Policy T-2.1 Transit System
Policy T-2.2 Transit Stops
Policy T-2.3 Transit Route Design
The site is located off Shields Street, which is a travel corridor. A Transfort bus stop is provided
for on Shields Street and the location of the site provides pedestrian connectivity to shopping,
schools and employment.
PRINCIPLE CAD-1: Each addition to the street system will be designed with consideration to
the visual character and the experience of the citizens who will use that street system and the
adjacent property. Together, the layout of the street network and the streets themselves will
contribute to the. character, form and scale of the city.
Policy CAD-1.1 Street Design Standards
Policy CAD-1.3 Streetscape Design
Policy CAD-1.4 Street Tree Design
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Landscape Architecture Urban Design Planning
August 22, 2007
Anne Aspen
City of Fort Collins
Planning Department
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80522
RE: Planning Objectives for 3425 S. Shields Mixed Use
Dear Anne:
3425 S. Shields is located on a 2.99 acre site on the west, just north of the intersection
of Horsetooth and Shields. The site is surrounded on the south and east sides by
residential uses and it is in the MNM zoning district
The proposed project will have two entrances, one off of Shields Street and the other off
of Richmond Drive. The proposal is for a mixed -use office/residential space.. The three
story commercial building will consist of 18,000 SF of leasable space that faces Shields
.Street. The rest of the site will consist of 3 residential buildings all of the same product.
Each building will contain 4 one bedroom units and 8 two bedroom units for a total of 36
units overall. Through the use of step -backs, gables and variations in roof height, the
building elevations are broken up to provide compositional interest. The architecture of
both the commercial and residential units consist of similar materials, enhancing the
space and making the two relate to each other and the neighborhood vernacular.
Parking for the project is intended to be shared among both the commercial and
residential users. Detached garages are provided for residential tenants along with 6
smaller storage units. Handicap spaces have been located in appropriate areas and a
handicap garage has also been added.
The design objectives of the landscape plan are to screen, parking and surrounding
neighborhoods, to provide an attractive streetscape and also to enhance the pedestrian
and vehicular experience within the site. Deciduous trees, coniferous trees and
foundation plantings will be used to enhance architectural character, provide shade,
spring color and winter interest. These landscaped areas will create a series of small
open spaces throughout the project. Hardscaped spaces for both the residential and
commercial space will allow for small gatherings and open grassy areas will provide
people with space to relax and play.
Phone 970.224.5828 Fax 970.224.1662
401 West Mountain Ave. Suite 201
Fort Collins, CO 80521-2604
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