City of Fort Collins East Side West Side Neighborhood Study

by | Nov 10, 2010 | Fort Collins | 0 comments

As members of the Fort Collins Community it is important that we get our voice heard by city council when it comes to changes they want to make in our community. If you are not familar with the current issue that we are facing please read on and get involved. Basically, City Council has been conducting a of the “East Side & West Side” old town neighborhoods in with the intent on changing the design regulation requirements on all remodels and new builds. They are trying to significantly reduce the size of remodeling homeowners are allowed to do on their homes. The information below is from teh City of Fort Collins’ website. Please review the slide show and see if you will be affected by these proposed changes. If you live in one of these locations I highly encourage you to show up at the meeting on Monday the 15th and get your voice heard.

 

Public Meeting on November 15
All are invited to attend a third public meeting to discuss potential changes. The meeting is on Monday, November 15 in the Community Room at the City building at 215 North Mason Street. Staff will present information at 4:30 and 5:30, and allow time for questions in between. Can’t attend the meeting? An online comment form will be available starting November 15 – all comments are due by November 19.

Eastside & Westside Design Standards Council Work Session 08-24-10

 

City Council Work Session
Staff prepared a final report which was presented to City Council on August 24, 2010 (download the study to your left). The study summarized the key findings and concluded with potential implementation options. Council was asked which, if any, of the implementation options were preferred to change development standards or review process to further address compatibility.

What Did We Hear?
To view the work session in its entirety, go to Cable 14’s video on demand and watch “City Council Work Session 8/24.”

 
  • Most Councilmembers agreed there is a problem to solve; meaning changes to the City’s current standards and/or review processes are warranted.
 
  • Most of the new construction and/or new additions built are well designed and contribute positively to the character of the neighborhood.
 
  • Council does not want to hinder further improvements with too much regulation.
 
  • The issue is not only about size; the design and historical significance of structures should also be considered.

What Happens Next?
The CAC meets on September 20, October 4, and October 18. Two joint work sessions between the Planning & Zoning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals are scheduled for October 15 and November 12. Work sessions with the Landmark Preservation Commission are scheduled for October 13 and November 10.City Council will hold a work session on November 23 to discuss the options identified for potential Land Use Code changes. A Planning and Zoning Board recommendation is scheduled for December 9, and Council will consider adopting any changes on January 4, 2011.

  • Public Meeting
    The City will host a third public meeting to discuss potential changes. The meeting will be on Monday, November 15 in the Community Room at the City building at 215 N Mason St. Staff will present information at 4:30 and 5:30, and allow time for questions in between.