Community Open House #2 September 7, 2017 · A. GENDA. 09.07.17. 2. 5:30 – Welcome. 5:45 –...

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 analiese.hock@denvergov.org• 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 Planner720-865-2607Analiese.hock@denvergov.org

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