SITE DATA
Location Description:
360 Linden St
Sign Number:
834
North:
E Vine Dr
South:
E Mulberry St
East:
N Lemay Avenue
West:
N College Ave
Zoning 1:
RDR--River Downtown Redevelopment District
GENERAL
Subdivision Plat:
With Plat
BDR Type:
Affordable Housing
DATES
Conceptual Review:
04/11/2024
Conceptual Review Meeting:
Yes
Project Submittal Date:
05/21/2025
Project Expiration Date:
09/14/2026
Decision:
Approved
Decision Date:
04/24/2026
Conditions of Approval:
Approved NO conditions
BDR DECISION
4/4/26
Spencer Long
Realty Capital Residential
spencer@realtycapital.com
From: Clay Frickey, Planning Manager, City of Fort Collins
THE LINDEN, BDR250011 – MANAGER’S DECISION
On May 21, 2025, City of Fort Collins Development Review received a request for The Linden, a Basic Development Review to construct two five-story buildings totaling 160 dwelling units (32 affordable) and ~2,500 sq. ft. of ground-floor commercial space at 360 Linden Street (parcel #9712213016). The project includes a mixed-use building on Linden Street and a residential building on Willow Street, with parking, bicycle storage, and amenities. The site is in the Downtown (D) Zone District, River Subdistrict, and TOD Overlay Zone. The request was processed under Section 6.4.3 of the Land Use Code (July 12, 2024) and reviewed for compliance.
THE PLANNING MANAGER HEREBY MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. Complies with Downtown (D) Zone District, River Subdistrict (Article 2, Section 2.4.1), subject to modifications below.
B. Building types comply with Article 3 (Sections 3.1.1, 3.1.2).
C. Uses are permitted and comply with Article 4.
D. Complies with Article 5, except as noted in F and G.
E. The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the project (June 18 and Aug 2025) and recommended approval (5–0), finding compatibility under Section 5.8.1. Archaeological monitoring is required for Building 1; significant finds shall be transferred to the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery.
F. Modification to Section 2.4.1(B) (Figure 18.2) allows reduced Willow Street setback (19 ft to 9'6"–14'6") and intermittent build-to property line.
Not detrimental to public good; enhanced pedestrian streetscape (planting beds, trees, stoops, elevation, detailing) achieves intent of standard.
Supports citywide need (LUC 6.8.2(H)(2)) by enabling 32 affordable units at 80% AMI.
G. Modification to Section 5.10.1(D)(5)(e) allows one 19-space parking bay without landscape break (vs. 15 max).
Not detrimental; additional canopy trees provide adequate coverage.
Supported for same affordable housing benefit noted above.
H. Consistent with City Plan (2019), Downtown Plan (2017), and River Downtown Design Guidelines (2014).
I. Public notice provided; comments considered.
BASED ON THESE FINDINGS, THE PLANNING MANAGER ISSUES THE FOLLOWING DECISION:
Decision: Approved April 24, 2026
Clay Frickey
Planning Manager, City of Fort Collins Director Designee
BUILDING AND SITE
Residential:
93561
Commercial:
2473
Gross Density:
72.73
Residential Area:
29900
Commercial Area:
2178
Parking and Drive Area:
44658
Stormwater Detention Area:
10269
Landscape Area:
8734
Floor Area Ratio:
337.58
Residential Area Acres:
0.6864
Commercial Area Acres:
0.05
Parking and Drive Area Acres:
1.0252
Stormwater Detention Area Acres:
0.2357
Landscape Area Acres:
0.2005