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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFAITH FAMILY HOSPITALITY TRANSITIONAL HOUSE - PDP - PDP160044 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESprogram, this project will provide the most vulnerable families with children a short term housing option (six months) to further stabilize them while they work on securing long term housing and employments. (vi) The applicant shall submit as evidence of successful completion of the applicable criteria, the completed documents pursuant to these regulations for each proposed use. The planning Director may require, or the applicant, may choose to submit, evident that is beyond what is required in that section. Any variance from the criteria shall be described. Applicable criteria is documented in the submittal. (vii) Narrative description of how conflicts between land uses or disturbances to avoid wetlands, natural habitats and features an or wildlife are being avoided to the maximum extent feasible or are mitigated. There are not existing wetlands, natural habitats or features currently located on site. (viii) Written narrative addressing each concern/issue raised at the neighborhood meeting. If a meeting has been held. There was a neighborhood meeting held on February 10, 2016. (ix) Name of the project as well as any previous name the project may have had during the Conceptual Review. The project is named the Faith Family Hospitality Transitional House. Faith Family Hospitality, 300 East Oak, Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.faithfamilyhosi)itality.com 970-484-3342 There are bus routes within walking distance. The project supports active lifestyles by having on -street sidewalks. Principle T12.1— Connections The location of the site will promote and support the idea of resident families utilizing alternative modes of transportation (biking/walking) or public transportation. 50% of the families served are without cars and will utilize public transportation. Description of proposed open space, wetlands, natural habitats and features, landscaping, circulation, transition areas and associated buffering on site and in to general vicinity of the project. There are no wetlands or significant natural habitats within the boundaries of the site. Statement of proposed ownership and maintenance of public and private open space areas; applicant's intentions with regard to future ownership of all or portions of the project development plan. There is no public or private open space within the project boundaries. The building is currently owned by the City of Fort Collins. The intention is to lease the property for a period of time after which the nonprofit will purchase the property from the City of Fort Collins for its continued use as a group home for families. (iv) Estimate number of employees for business, commercial and industrial use. n/a (v) Description of rationale behind assumptions and choice made by applicant. The rationale behind this project is to renovate unused existing property which was previously used as a group home for victims of domestic violence to be used to shelter vulnerable families experiencing homelessness. For the past five years, the applicant has provided emergency shelter to homeless families in area churches. The need for longer term, more intensive assistance has been required to assist families overcome homelessness. In cooperation with the existing emergency shelter Faith Family Hospitality, 300 East Oak, Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.faithfamilyhospitality.com 970-484-3342 needs categories. These categories include housing for people experiencing homelessness. Housing will be offered at an affordable cost so residents have more resources for the rest of their needs and have a better chance of greater personal wellbeing. Supportive services will be provided and can be necessary for some households to achieve housing success. The proposed group home will stabilize vulnerable homeless families through extensive case management, resource development and support services to provide them with the tools to obtain permanent housing and self-sufficiency. This project both increases housing and provided supportive services to a population with special needs and furthers the City's affordable housing plan. City Plan: Identifies housing as a key issue and speaks to: • Funding, supporting, and developing affordable housing. • Serving the housing needs of many diverse groups and changing demographics. Community and Neighborhood Livability Policy LIV 7.5 — Address Special Needs Housing Plan for and meet the housing needs of special populations within the community. Disperse residential care facilities, shelters, group homes, and senior housing throughout the Growth Management Area. This proposal is for a group home to provide six months of transitional housing for homeless families. There is no other group homes of this kind in the Growth Management Area. Policy LIV 8.4 — Retain Existing Affordable Housing Retain affordable housing options in existing neighborhoods so that long-term residents can "age in place" and to meet the housing needs of various household types. Transportation Principle T10.1— Transit Stops Faith Family Hospitality, 300 East Oak, Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.faithfamilyhospitality.com 970-484-3342 faith family hospitality December 14, 2016 Faith Family Hospitality Statement of Planning Objectives This request is for approval of a PDP for the proposed Faith Family Hospitality Transitional House for Homeless Families to be located on .258 acres at 317 and 321 S. Sherwood in subdivision. Major cross streets are Magnolia and Sherwood. The project proposes the renovation of two two-story, 8,974 square feet houses with an outdoor play area, and paved parking area along the alley located on the west side of the property. There will be six parking spaces located in the parking lot. The property will house 7 families (average 3 people per family) and one resident manager on site. The building will have suited bedrooms for each family as well as kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, dining and living rooms which will be shared by all. The property is in the Neighborhood Conservation Medium Density — NCM zoning district and is subject to a Type I hearing. W Statement of City Plan and Principles and Policy achieved by the proposed plan: This proposal meets the applicable City Plan Principles and Policies: Affordable Housing Strategic Plan Policy AHP 4.3 - Increase Housing and Associated Supportive Services for People with Special Needs Continue to encourage the development of projects that meet the housing and associated supportive services needs of populations within the identified special Faith Family Hospitality, 300 East Oak, Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.faithfamilyhospitality.com 970-484-3342