Neighbors of Timberline Church, 2908 S. Timberline Road, can weigh in May 3 on plans for a proposed land swap that could eventually lead to 180 affordable and attainable apartments on what s currently church property.
The church and Colorado State University have been working on a deal that would trade roughly 10 acres on the southeast edge of Timberline s property for 5 acres of CSU s former agronomy farm south of the church.
Once the land swap is finalized, CSU will donate the land to Tetrad Property Group to build and operate 180 below-market rate apartments. Sixty units will be reserved for university employees who make less than 80% of the Area Median Income, said Brett Anderson, special assistant to CSU Chancellor Tony Frank.
A developer is working with owners of the former Downtown Artery building, 252 Linden St., to turn the building s second floor into affordable co-housing.
The plan, proposed by Helix Development Group of Fort Collins, would essentially add nine bedrooms to the existing three bedrooms on the second floor with shared bathrooms, a living room, kitchen and common area, said Josh Harrison, president of Helix Development.
Harrison is awaiting a building permit from the city of Fort Collins before starting construction at the end of April with construction done by August and the units leased for a Sept. 1 move in. According to the permit, renovations will cost about $521,000 including the cost of adding a wheelchair lift to provide accessibility for people with disabilities.
Fort Collins church to transform part of their land for affordable housing
Ivan Rodriguez
and last updated 2021-02-08 20:43:30-05
FORT COLLINS, Colo. â One Fort Collins church says this plan has been years in making and now itâs picking up steam. Heart of the Rockies Church (Disciples of Christ) in Fort Collins is working with non-profits in the area to transform nine acres of their land for affordable housing. We feel that by developing this property into some useful purpose for the community, weâll be serving God in the best way that our congregation can, said Sue Anderson, who lives in the neighborhood and is a part of the congregation.