Watermark at Broomfield
Meeting: A public meeting for a concept review was held on Tuesday, November 30th before City Council. At this time, there is no further action planned until the developer submits a formal application for development review.
Project Location: South of State Highway 128, west of Ridge Parkway
Project Type: Residential Apartments
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Project Description: The concept proposal is for approximately 360 for-rent, market-rate apartments on the northern 20 acres of an approximately 51-acre property located south of State Highway 128 and generally west of Ridge Parkway. The proposal includes 10, three-story apartment buildings as well as a clubhouse, fitness center, and pool for residents.
The architectural concept describes three-story, garden-style walk-up buildings. The exterior includes fiber cement lap siding, stone and timber accents, and walkout balconies or porches.
The applicant anticipates meeting the affordable housing ordinance requirements through a cash in lieu payment to Broomfield. The applicant presented their proposal to the Housing Advisory Committee on August 10, 2020.
The applicant anticipates requesting variance approval through the formal development review process to reduce the required parking on the site.
Engineering considerations will focus in particular on access to and through the site, the site grading (there is a significant drop in elevation from north to south), and extending utility service to the site.
If, following the concept review, the applicant opts to proceed with a formal application, the project will include a PUD plan (customized zoning plan), a final subdivision plat, and a site development plan.
To view the full submittal please download the concept review packet within the document library.
Applicant: Watermark Residential with Norris Design
Neighborhood Meeting: September 16, 2020
Scheduled from 6 - 7 pm.
Neighborhood Meeting Link available here: https://zoom.us/j/98684844551
Zoning:
The property is zoned PUD with no plan or other prior land use approvals. There is no planning overlay area. The applicant has identified a potential variance request for parking with approximately 27 fewer spaces provided than required by code.
Neighborhood/Area Property Owner Concerns:
This proposed land use category is consistent with the character of the property to the east and south which includes the Stonegate Apartment community and future residential respectively. The properties to the west and north are open lands.
Long Range Financial Plan:
Consistent with land use assumptions. No anticipated impact to Long Range Financial Plan.
Potential Key Issues for Discussion:
Proximity to Rocky Flats.
The property is distant from existing utility connections and is likely to need an easement from Broomfield through its open lands to bring utilities to the site.
Potential parking variance.
Initially, the proposal did not include any detail on a required public land dedication. A public land dedication in the form of a park and trails has been added to the updated plan dated 9-16-2020.
Project Status:
The concept review phase is now complete. This meeting was intended to provide feedback on the conceptual proposal prior to formal application.