HomeMy WebLinkAboutFAITH FAMILY HOSPITALITY TRANSITIONAL HOUSE - PDP - PDP160044 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - MODIFICATION REQUEST (3)Faith Family Hospitality plans to use the existing property to provide short term transitional
housing for up to seven vulnerable families as they overcome homelessness and become self -
sufficient. Faith Family Hospitality has five years of experience using a national evidence based
model of delivery. This model provides the following programs: emergency shelter in area faith
community buildings with the support of volunteers, respite at a day center located at the Fort
Collins Mennonite Fellowship and wraparound case management by professional staff. With
the development of the property on Sherwood Street, Faith Family Hospitality will provide
longer term shelter (up to six months) and continued case management to allow families
requiring additional time to stabilize their foundation and secure permanent housing.
Faith Family Hospitality, 300 East Oak, Fort Collins, CO 80524
www.faithfamilyhosaitality.com 970-484-3342
faith family hospitality
December 16, 2016
Modification Request Narrative
Faith Family Hospitality
300 E. Oak St.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Modification Request for Floor Area Ratio — Section 4.8(D)(2)(3)
The current prescribed allowable floor area ratio permitted for this use is exceeded by the
existing structure at 317 and 321 S. Sherwood Street, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521. This is due
to zoning regulations having changed around the established site/building over history.
The building with its current footprint has been established for over twenty years. Up until five
years ago, the property was used as a domestic violence safehouse. The proposed renovation
for this building does not increase the existing building footprint, only remodels existing interior
areas and will pave the back alley and parking area.
Because of the existing conditions and established structures adjacent to the site, it would not
be feasible to acquire adjacent property to satisfy contemporary floor area ratio requirements.
This project aligns with the City of Fort Collins Affordable Housing Strategic Plan, Policy AHP 4.3,
Increase Housing and Associated Supportive Services for People with Special Needs. Which
states that the City will "continue to encourage the development of projects that meet the
housing and associated supportive services needs of populations within the identified special
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."
Faith Family Hospitality, 300 East Oak, Fort Collins, CO 80524
www.faithfamilyhospitality.com 970-484-3342