community open house #2 september 7, 2017 · a. genda. 09.07.17. 2. 5:30 – welcome. 5:45 –...
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Community Open House #2September 7, 2017
AGENDA
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5:30 – Welcome5:45 – Staff Presentation6:15 – Open House Stations
Background InformationMixed Use DistrictsMulti Unit DistrictsRow House DistrictsGeneral Comments
7:00 – Report Back & Next Steps 7:30 - End
PURPOSE OF THIS OPEN HOUSE
Does the proposed solution solve the problem?
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WHAT ARE SLOT HOMES?
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Are: Any multi-unit residential developments that turns it side to the street
WHERE DO SLOT HOMES OCCUR?
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Slot homes can occur throughout the city in a variety of different zone districts
Neighborhoods where they are most commonly occur are West Colfax,
Jefferson Park, Highland, Five Points, Sunnyside, Berkeley and Cherry Creek
PROJECT PHASES
1. Problem Identification 2. Evaluate Strategies3. Select Strategies 4. Adopt Text Amendment
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PROBLEM STATEMENT
The problem is new multifamily slot home construction that does not promote neighborhood objectives in five key respects. 1. Public Realm Engagement2. Neighborhood Design3. Building Mass and Scale4. Vehicle-Oriented Design5. Impacts on Neighbors
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CRITERIA FOR SUCCESSFUL SOLUTIONS
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Effectiveness• Directly addresses the problem statement
Equity• Meets the needs of all stakeholders• Maintains housing options
Flexibility• Allows adaptation to market conditions• Promotes creativity
Predictability• Supports common expectations• Clearly ties intent to requirements
SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS SLOTHOMES
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PROBLEM STATEMENT
CRITERIA FOR SUCCESSFUL SOLUTIONS
EXISTING CONDITIONS
TOOL EVALUATION
URBAN TOWN HOUSE URBAN TOWN HOUSE ROW HOUSE
EXISTING SLOT HOME
SOLUTIONS BY DISTRICT
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HIGHER INTENSITY LOWER INTENSITY
MIXED USE DISTRICTS
Mixed Use (MX)Main Street (MS) Residential Mixed Use (RX)
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MIXED USE DISTRICTS
• Promote safe, active, and pedestrian-scaled, diverse areas through the use of town house, row house, apartment, shopfront and general buildings that clearly define and activate the public street edge
• Standards ensure new development contributes positively to established residential neighborhoods and character
• Create mixed, diverse neighborhoods intended for broader application at the neighborhood scale
-Excerpts from the Denver Zoning Code
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CITYWIDE MAP OF MX/MS/RX DIST
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PHOTOS OF CONTEXT
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PROBLEM STATEMENTEXISTING SLOT HOME
TOOL EVALUATION PROPOSED URBAN TOWN HOME
SELECTED TOOLS
EXISTING SLOT HOME IN MIXED USE DISTRICT
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EXISTING SLOT HOME IN MIXED USE DISTRICT
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EXISTING SLOT HOME IN MIXED USE DISTRICT
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EXISTING SLOT HOME IN MIXED USE DISTRICT
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EXISTING SLOT HOME IN MIXED USE DISTRICT
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APPLYING TOOLS TO THE SLOT HOME
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APPLYING TOOLS TO THE SLOT HOME
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APPLYING TOOLS TO THE SLOT HOME
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APPLYING TOOLS TO THE SLOT HOME
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PROPOSED URBAN TOWNHOUSE
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COMPARISON
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MULTI UNIT DISTRICTS
Multi Unit (MU) Residential Office (RO)
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MULTI UNIT DISTRICTS
• The intent of the Residential districts is to promote and protect higher density residential neighborhoods within the character of the neighborhood context.
• The building form standards, design standards, and uses work together to promote safe, active, pedestrian-scaled residential areas. Buildings orient to the street and access is from the alley. Lot coverage is typically high accommodating a consistent, shallow front yard.
-Excerpts from the Denver Zoning Code
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MAP OF MU, RO
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PHOTOS OF CONTEXT
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PROBLEM STATEMENTEXISTING SLOT HOME
TOOL EVALUATION PROPOSED URBAN TOWNHOME
SELECTED TOOLS
SLOT HOME IN MULTI UNIT DISTRICT
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SLOT HOME IN MULTI UNIT DISTRICT
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SLOT HOME IN MULTI UNIT DISTRICT
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SLOT HOME IN MULTI UNIT DISTRICT
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SLOT HOME IN MULTI UNIT DISTRICT
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SLOT HOME IN MULTI UNIT DISTRICT
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APPLYING TOOLS TO THE SLOT HOME
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APPLYING TOOLS TO THE SLOT HOME
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APPLYING TOOLS TO THE SLOT HOME
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APPLYING TOOLS TO THE SLOT HOME
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PROPOSED URBAN TOWNHOME
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COMPARISON
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ROW HOUSE DISTRICTS
Row House (RH) Town House (TH)
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ROW HOUSE DISTRICTS
• The intent of the Residential districts is to promote and protect higher density residential neighborhoods within the character of the General Urban Neighborhood Context.
• The building form standards, design standards, and uses work together to promote safe, active, pedestrian-scaled residential areas. Buildings orient to the street and access is from the alley. Lot coverage is typically high accommodating a consistent, shallow front yard.
-Excerpts from the Denver Zoning Code
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MAP OF RH/TH DISTRICTS
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PHOTOS OF CONTEXT
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SLOT HOME IN ROW HOUSE DISTRICT
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SLOT HOME IN ROW HOUSE DISTRICT
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SLOT HOME IN ROW HOUSE DISTRICT
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APPLYING TOOLS TO THE SLOT HOME
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EXISTING OUTCOME IN ROW HOUSE
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APPLYING TOOLS TO THE SLOT HOME
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PROPOSED ROW HOUSE
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COMPARISON
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OPEN HOUSE STATIONSBackground InformationMixed Use DistrictsMulti Unit DistrictsRow House DistrictsGeneral Comments
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and/or
REPORT BACK
25min
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NEXT STEPS
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CONTINUED FEEDBACK ON PROPOSED SOLUTIONS
• Review the Executive Summary or full Strategy Report Online at www.denvergov.org/slothomes
• Send comments to [email protected]• Invite staff to attend a RNO or existing community
meeting
• Mailing List: Please sign up on the Sign-In Sheet
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UPCOMING PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
• External Testing• Office Hours• Task Force Meetings – All are open to the public!
Contact us any time: Analiese Hock, Senior City [email protected]
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