Even though this is the type of house that everybody seems to love, the new code would prevent this house from being created. The house was moved in 1900 to a small lot that was divided from a larger corner lot. According to the Larimer County records this lot is only 2700f and the house is 1900sf. While the lot is small the house is situated nicely on the property creating a couple of small intimate gardens. At 1900sf the house is actually large enough for a family and has been a great asset to our neighborhood for many years.
Under the regulations of the new ordinance this lot would only be allowed 729sf. (2700 x 0.27FAR) Why would we as a community want to prevent this house from being built? Why would we want to prevent this homeowner from living within walking distance of work, restaurants, banks, the Post Office, etc?
Forward thinking communities are working on ways to promote this type of redevelopment - Diverse, denser, walkable, close to transit. Why is our community trying to stop it? The average house built in America is 2400sf. This lot would only be allowed 30% of average. Most families are probably not going to live in a 700sf house.
These code changes will likely prevent more good development like this house than they will prevent the projects that people have complained about. Think about it. This house could not be built. Why would we not want this house in our neighborhood?
CALL CITY COUNCIL THESE CHANGES ARE EXTREME AND NOT VERY WELL THOUGHT OUT. This house is currently a 0.70 FAR , more than twice the proposed new Floor Area Ratio, but what a great house in a great neighborhood!
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