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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBLOCK 136 LOT 8 614 REMINGTON STREET - Filed CS-COMMENT SHEETS - 2012-01-041*✓ *4 CITY OF FORT COLLINS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, PLANNING DIVISION February 20, 1985 Mike and Sue Keefe 425 West Mulberry, Suite 205 Fort Collins, CO 80521 Dear Mike and Sue: Staff has reviewed your submittal for 614 Remington R-H Conversion and has the following comments. Revisions based on these comments are due in the Planning Office by noon on March 5, 1985. I suggest we meet as soon as possible if you have any questions. 1. As we discussed earlier, the landscape plan and site plan must be transferred to a 24" by 3 6" sheet of mylar with the required signature blocks. 2. The site plan lacks detail. Improvements up to the existing street .(including sidewalk) must be shown and properly dimensioned. 3. A note should be added to the plan stating that any damaged curb, gutter or sidewalk will be replaced. 4. The following revisions to the landscape plan are needed: a. Show mature sizes of all plant materials. b. Provide landscape screening of the trash bed. Large evergreen shrubs would work well here. c. Indicate the type of grass. d. Add a note to the plan on the proposed method of irrigation. e. The extent of the shaved wood mulch is not clear. Also, how will the transition from mulch to grass be made? f. Additional foundation plantings should be provided on the north, west and south sides of the building. g. The areas around the garage and the strip south of the building would become a maintenance problem if left in grass or mulch because of the small amount of space. A low growing groundcover that does not require mowing would be a good alternative. h. Areas up to the curb should be included in the plan. i. Will the stone walk on the north side of the building be removed? — --- Our Uarurie MVe. - r.v. bOX tm • Tort Collins, Colorado 80522 • k303)221-6750 DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING DIVISION Planning and Zoning Matter #14-85 9 applicant estimates two to four clients on a weekly basis. Any use other than this type of office would come back through the planning process as a new request. (See the attached memo from Paul Eckman.) 5. Site Design: Since the request involves utilization of an existing structure, compatibility with the neighborhood in terms of scale, bulk, orientation and disposition of buildings on the lot is not an issue. No major changes in the exterior of the building are proposed. The facia and roof would be repaired as needed and exterior trim would be painted. The parking lot to the rear provides five paved spaces which are accessed from the alley. One space is also available in the existing garage. (The applicant plans to have six people working in the office.) A six foot wood privacy fence will be installed on both sides of the parking area. The landscape plan includes additional trees adjacent to the parking lot, foundation shrub plantings and grass in front of and behind the building. Two large elm trees are existing in front of the structure and will be retained. Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the 614 Remington Street R-H Conversion request with the condition that approval is specific to a real estate appraisal office. DELGADO & WORAYETH i ' 2217 Airway Ave. Ph. 4B4.05 Fort Collins,C016. B0521 r , z VI 18,4' ;,4 D v a N FRAME GARAGE N b b. SCALc =Z0' 1 3A1' D. • b LOT 8 SOUTH 112 °. CONC. e WALK O :e. 25' :n 30'x 3.d .': CONC. STEPS 79{ 3C�1' ONE STORY BRICK & FRAME 1 1 0' W/ BASEMENT v 20� v STONE LOT 8 WALK NORTH 1/2 124' LOT 9 15.92.0' 1.97 , b � � 22.2' 6.8' .6. 5.Ox2d STEPS 'vr N 4: N �- 4Q FD. M 4 50.0' FD. r4 REBAR REBAR REMINGTON ST IMPROVEMENT LOCATION CHRTI r l CA'I'h. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SOUTH 1/2 LOT 8, BLOCK 1.36, THE TOWN OF FORT COLLfNS,:" CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COUNTY OF LARUTER, STATE OF COLORADO. • `' l'� j • ^;y. 'i. m m 4$ 1— IVM J FX\3''t IN is 4'tuRe CL r-N I T La c f-. XI ST %"(- FIR _ T tCE'c n Ir y! NcrkILA cKcy ?D I3Lut -o. 71 I j FcSc�.r GRASS e e o0 G 1 � 3 � 1 0 13 £ 0 1 � N o � i ONE SToRb 3 Prtot�ose ' -�l w oSPat.o �1 SRILK/FKAME i r+0u SE w 1-T%-A i3 7 $ 3 r .l ` w r o (><I 13 T � 1 y 1 OortiD! j 1 a. c. iA Z I� KEN'Cll �EY 6LUE � v ,Gowc. i F�ScuQ GRASS u ask kE NTuLXtV 3t.uG ' u t FEt�u` [BRASS 4.0' E- J "T C7 n e KcNZI.tLItE`I 3LtiE /P�BSLHZ CRASS ExIS'tlrv` MA'NIAKE / E L. NA LlAR03 � C wT-Twx%, •— _._.__ EXISTI/J, NC � E NA k NGI10N s'f REE-'f' 20. A**E>L1C. Al.Lky r w Exl s-T %a f— MA-Tu:t k A p 91 .-E •T Ric` C T, 18. 4• ,• I J rj J � e FRAmE a o° I i I ASPIa A`"i J S tq !� PA.lED J J IY PM — 2 0 � w 3 � u G ° J PAIt- VC- ►N(.+ r J lu 2°. n a{ � 20 ��v J KEN TUG Kc V H aZ s tZc rT 1_ r- L �% I c J 2 Q• f ENGtr> T iA; PROPER'PY S 0 1 2 3 4 6 l N n n 5. Add a note to the plan that the parking lot will be paved. 6. You must obtain a variance for on -site storm water detention. A request should be made, in writing, to Tom Gathman in the City's Storm Drainage Department. 7. It would be helpful to me if I could use your photographs of the neighborhood for my review. In order for Staff and the Planning and Zoning Board to evaluate neighborhood impacts, a map showing other commercial and multi -family uses in the area should be provided. We need an additional ten copies of the revised plans by March 15, 1985 for the Planning and Zoning Board. PMTs and colored renderings are also due by 4:30 on the 15th. Sincerely, Elaine E. Kleckner Planner CC: Sam Mutch. Planning Director Bonnie Tripoli, Development Coordinator uAiE 6 Feb 85 DEPARTMENTmmwww� ITBJI: 14-85 614 Remington St R-H Conversion It COMMENTS DATE s�= � DEPARTMENT iJ ITEM: 14-85 614 Remington St R-H Conversion COMMENTS p � , J,711 116 �6 �cj I 90 1J V�l � r \N p-f4,(+ 41c 16 �t rd 4), f 7,, 1 ;V)(rte� �0' _ J /Y NOOK U E5 CITY OF FORT COLLINS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, PLANNING DIVISION December 21, 1984 Mr. Mike Keefe 425 W. Mulberry, Suite 205 Fort Collins, CO 80521 Dear Mike: For your information, attached is a copy of the staffs comments concerning 614 Remington - RH Conversion which was presented at the Conceptual Review meeting on December 17, 1984. It should be clearly understood the attached comments are offered informally by staff to assist the applicant in preparing the detailed components of the project application. Nothing contained herein shall preclude the staff from making modification of, or additions to, the above comments at the time of formal application. If you should have any questions please feel free to call the Community Development Department at 221-6750. Sincerely, Elaine E. Kleckner City Planner EEK/ga Attachment cc: Bonnie Tripoli, Development Coordinator Sam Mutch, Planning Director - 'Juu L-arurLe Ave. • r.U. tjox b8U • Fort Collins. Colorado 80522 • (303)221-6750 DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING DIVISION CONCEKo JAL REVIEW STAFF COMMENTS MEETING DATE: December l7, 1984 ITEM : 614 Remington RH Conversion APPLICANT: Mr. Mike Keefe, .425 W. Mulberry, #205, Fort Collins, CO 80521 LAND USE DATA: Conversion from residential (RH zone) to 1,252 sq ft of office space located at 614 Remington COMMENTS: 1. A water meter must be installed on the service line. 2. Participation in a future alley improvements district is required. 3. Storm water detention is normally required on site. You may request a variance by written request through this office. 4. Variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals must be granted for minimum lot size, minimum lot width, covered porch and loading space, prior to planning approval. Submittal by December 27 would give you a space on the January 10, 1985, Zoning Board of Appeals agenda. 5. A setback of five feet from the property line should be maintained for the parking area. 6. The parking lot must be paved. 7. An additional parking space is advisable given the proposed use and traffic impacts resulting from Remington Street parking. 8. A landscape plan is required. 9. Types of building improvements and materials should be described. 10. Participation in the City's neighborhood planning efforts for this area i s encouraged. Our office can provide more information on this if you are interested. 11. A neighborhood meeting is required. See attached map for the area -to be notified. A request for scheduling the meeting and list of adjacent property owners should be submitted as soon as possible if you wish to submit on February 5. This office will schedule and coordinate the meetings. 12. The Core Area Neighborhood Board of Directors should be consulted on the proposal prior to your submittal. EEK/gla No Text PLANNING and ZONING MATTER #14-85 Agenda Item No. 6 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION 614 REMINGTON STREET - R-H CONVERSION Request for a 1,269 square foot office located at 614 Remington, on the east side of Remington between Laurel and Myrtle, zoned R-H, High Density Residential. PROJECT PLANNER: Elaine Kleckner APPLICANT: Richard Sinclair, c/o Michael Keefe, 425 S. Mulberry, Suite 205, Fort Collins, CO 80521 SUBMISSION DATES Planning Office P & Z Board City Council ACTION REQUESTED: ISSUE CHECKLIST Water & Sewer NO PROBLEM X PROBLEM SOLVED CONDITIONAL RECOMMENDATION UNRESOLVED PROBLEM Light & Power X Engineering X Traffic X Police X Fire X Parks & Rec X Le al X PlanningX Other STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approval specific to a Real Estate Appraisal Office. Background This is a request for approval of an R-H Conversion request consisting of 1,269 square feet of real estate appraisal office space on a 7000 square foot lot. The existing residence is located on the east side of Remington Street between Laurel Street and Myrtle Street. The property is zoned R-H, High Density Residential. Surrounding zoning and land use is as follows: N: R-H; Residential multi -family S: R-H; Residential multi -family E: R-H; Residential single family W: R-H; Residential single family. Comments 1. Non -Residential Use Requests in the R-H Zoning District: In the R-H zoning district, the review process entails a review of land use issues and site design. The purpose of the R-H non-residential use review process is to promote neighborhood stability in viable residential Planning and Zoning Matter #14-85 Page 2 areas and to manage change in existing residential areas. The applicant must demonstrate that the proposal complies with the City's goals, policies and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and appropriate area plans. The request is being pursued based on approved variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals for lot area, lot width, and front yard setback. 2. Neighborhood Meeting: A neighborhood meeting was held on January 30, 1985. The group was generally in favor of the proposal as long as the intensity of future commercial uses on the site could be regulated. A copy of the meeting summary is attached. 3. Comprehensive Plan: The City's Goals and Objectives encourage the conversion of older buildings to new uses when such is compatible with the needs of the community and can be done without irreparably damaging or destroying the unique qualities of the building. Protection of older residential areas from encroachment by commercial uses which may impair their viability is also an objective. The Land Use Policies Plan states that the City shall prepare a core area development plan to identify where commercial/service oriented office land use areas and high density residential areas should be located. Work has begun on the East Side Neighborhood Plan but it is not scheduled for adoption until October of 1985. This part of the neighborhood has conceptually been identified as a "transition" area. 4. Land Use: The issue to be considered with respect to land use is whether or not the impact of deleting the present use and its contribution to the neighborhood is of greater importance than the introduction of new land uses. Compatibility of new uses in terms of size, scale and intensity should also be evaluated. The applicant points out that many houses in the area are non -owner occupied and rented to college students. Existing group homes and the Women's Crisis Center are given as examples of other non-residential uses in the immediate neighborhood. (See the attached narrative and map provided by the applicant.) Staff agrees that the trend away from residential uses has already begun when other properties on Remington Street are considered. Many of the residential properties in the area are deteriorating since there is no incentive for owners to improve their rental units. Requests of this nature can provide an opportunity to upgrade the existing situation as long as the issues of parking and intensity of use are addressed. In terms of land use in areas such as this, parking may become a major limiting factor since expanses of asphalt paving do not contribute to maintaining the residential character of a neighborhood. To address the intensity of use issue, Staff recommends that the approval be specific to a real estate appraisal office, a condition to which the applicant has agreed. This is viewed as a low intensity use since most of the business is carried out over the phone and the