HomeMy WebLinkAboutBELAIR PUD - Filed GC-GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE - 2003-07-31November 2.8, 1984
Mr. Joe Frank
City of Fort Collins
Office of Planning and Development
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
RE: Harmony West - Tract A Preliminary
Planning Objectives for Belair P.J_D.
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Harmony West Tract is presented for review by the City under the Land
Development Guidance System as a redesign of the approved Final P.U.D.
As per our discussions, we submit the revised plan as a Preliminary P.U.D.
for your consideration. The P.U.D. presented encomp��sses
located on 1-1,)rmony Road and proposed Rcgency Drive and i'of the over -
al l Vi l la(y—, it 111irmony West Master Plan.
I HISTORY
The property is currently approved in Final P.U.D. form for 156 Multi - Family
units on 22.2acres for a density of 7.0 units per acre. The intert of* the
redesign is to promote a different approach to the building type and layout
but retain the basic utility and street pattern developed in the Approved
Final P.U.D. The properly has taken on new ownership since the final was
approved. It was felt by the current owner that the housing type displayed
in the approved Final is outdated and over used in the Fort Collins market
place today and does not present the overall image of potentially vihat the
Harmony West properties are to become. The current owner controls all of the
other tracts within the overall Harmony West Mister Plan.
II CITY LAND USA POLICIES
Policy 3
" The City shall promote:
d. The location of residential development which is close
to employment, recreation, and shopping facilities."
Mr. Joe Frank
November 28, 1984
Page Two
Explanation: The property is close to the Larimer County Vocational Education
Center and easily accessible to the employment centers along South College
Avenue and Harmony Road. Shopping facilities are planned on the Pineview
development to the east of the site.
Policy 75
" Residential areas should provide for a nix of housing densities."
Explanation: The residential density proposed provides for a medium density
multi -family approach to housing. The plan is a part of the overall Harmony
West Master Plan which included varied housing densities.
Policy 80
" Higher density residential uses should locate"
a. Near the core area, regional/community shopping centers, CSU main campus,
or the hospital.
b. Within close proximity to community or neighborhood park facilities.
c. Where water and sewer facilities can be adequately provided.
d. Within easy access to major employment centers.
Explanation: The residential density proposed within the Preliminary Plan is
consistent with the above due to proximity to the proposed Neighborhood Convenience
Center, planned as a part of the Pineview properties; proximity to the City
approved neighborhood park in Section 34; the availability of water and sewer
utilities, and proximity and easy access to the Vo Tech, Harmony Road, and South
College Avenue employment centers.
PROJECT CHOICES AND ASSUMPTIONS
1. No public open spaces are proposed in the plan. Each residential lot will be
designed to contain open space areas for their specific use. Private open areas
and those which are part of the landscape treatment, will be initially owned
and maintained by the developer until such time as a viable Homeowners Association
can properly assume the ownership and maintenance of these areas. The plan is
geared around each of the 19 individual lots controlling their own small
association with a blanket association joining all the lots for purposes of
maintenance and quality control.
2. A separate pool and clubhouse is not provided as a part of this plan. The Master
Plan calls for a central recreation area to be developed north of Tract A. Each
Lot may make choices as to recreation development within their respective
property.
Mr. Joe Frank
November 28, 1984
Page Three
3. This project will contribute to the overall visual character of the Harmony
West Master Plan and set the tore for other tracts to develop in the future.
The owner of this property also owns the surrounding tracts which are planned
in the preliminary stage. Revisions to those tracts in the future are
anticipated to enhance the overall visual quality of the Master Plan.
A. The intended building type is unique to Fort Collins and serves to add variety
to the market place rather than repeat market choices. The concept of in-
dividual ownership will be maintained it the project.
5. Each building will be uniquely different, one to the other, thereby providing
individual visual identity for users. The use of materials such as brick and
stone are an integral part of the concept to ensure quality throughout the
project. All lots will be fenced for user privacy and visual separation.
6. Landscaping will be a visual part of each lot with attention paid to street
corridors and separation between buildings.
7. The 22+ acre Belair P.U.D. is being submitted as the first phase of the over-
all Harmony West Project. Other tracts will follow as market conditions
allow.
Should additional information be required, please contact our office.
Respectfully,
GEFROH ASSOCIAT S, INC.
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ENGINEERING SERVICES
March 15, 1985
Mr. Jeff Wynne, P.E.
Parsons and Associates
432 Link Lane Plaza
Fort Collins, Colorado
Re: Redesign of Harmony Road, west of Shields Street
Dear Mr. Wynne:
Mr. Mike Herzig, Assistant City Engineer - Projects, has asked me as
Administrator of the Street Oversizing Fund, to respond to your proposal
of February 7, 1985 concerning the redesign of the referenced project.
Since this redesign is wholely within the portion of Harmony Road which
will be constructed by the developer then repaid to the developer from
street oversizing funds, we see no need for a separate purchase order
for this design work. Your invoice should be sent to the developer.
The developer should pay you and then request repayment from the City's
street oversizing fund.
The third general note on the Utility Drawings for Harmony West PUD clearly
states that the "street construction shall conform to the City Design
Criteria and Construction Standards current at time of construction".
From this it should be clear that delays of two or three years should
automatically red flag those drawings for review and adherence to
current criteria and standards without the City having to pay for
any costs beyond the costs of oversizing which is a requirement by code.
If you feel that somehow you would not be paid for your professional
services for the oversize portion, we will attempt to cover this by
a sole source purchase order. This is subject, of course, to the approval
of our Purchasing Department. Please advise us if you wish us to proceed
in this manner.
Yours very truly
Maurice E. Rupel, P.E. & L.S.
SID Coordinator