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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/26/2025 - Planning and Zoning Commission - SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS - Regular MeetingCity of Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing Date: March 26, 2025 Supplemental Documents SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS Supplemental Docs Pg.1 Page 1 of 1 LAW RENCE CUSTER GRASMICK JONES & DONOVAN, LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW March 26, 2025 City of Fort Collins Director of Community Development and Neighborhood Services Attn: Clay Frickey VIA EMAIL ONLY: cfrickey@fcgov.com RE: Withdrawal of Appeal Regarding Planning Manager’s Decision – Montava Phase D Core and Irrigation Pond, BDR 240006 Dear Mr. Frickey, On January 22, 2025, our law firm, on behalf of the Larimer and Weld Irrigation Company and WRCC, Inc., filed an appeal of your January 8, 2025 approval, with conditions, of Montava Phase D Core and Irrigation Pond, BDR240006. Since the filing of the appeal, Larimer and Weld Irrigation Company and WRCC, Inc. have entered into a settlement agreement with Montava. As such, please accept this letter as notice that Larimer and Weld Irrigation Company and WRCC, Inc. withdraw their appeal. Please contact me with any questions. Sincerely, LAWRENCE CUSTER GRASMICK JONES & DONOVAN, LLP ___________________________ Ryan M. Donovan Linda P. Bower Attorneys for Larimer and Weld Irrigation Company and WRCC, Inc. 5245 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Suite 1 Johnstown, COLORADO 80534 TELEPHONE: 970-622-8181 ryan@lcwaterlaw.com Bradley C. Grasmick • David P. Jones • Ryan M. Donovan • Wesley S. Knoll • Richard T. LiPuma (Of Counsel) David L. Strait • Linda Preslan Bower • Jacklyn P. Gunn • Nicholas P. Espenan SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS Supplemental Docs Pg.2 Planning and Zoning Commission March 26, 2025 Overall Development Plan (ODP) SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS Supplemental Docs Pg.3 •Heritage Christian Academy has purchased property west of the school to supportschool growth •The intent is to expand and develop new school facilities which may include: •Additional classrooms •Athletic facilities (playground, gymnasium, track, soccer field) •Additional parking and improved parent drop-off areas •Initial steps require an Overall Development Plan since the expansion will likely bephased •Additional city reviews will be required for any future design/development plans Project Summary SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS Supplemental Docs Pg.4 Site Location •North of International Blvd between Munich Way and Mexico Way •Includes the existing Heritage Christian Academy at 2506 Zurich Drive SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS Supplemental Docs Pg.5 Overall Development Plan SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS Supplemental Docs Pg.6 •The Overall Development Plan complies with Section 1.2.2(A) of the Land Use Code and the City Plan Structure Plan, City Plan Principles and Policies, and associated policies and goals of the East Mulberry Plan. •The Overall Development Plan complies with applicable procedural and administrative requirements of Article 6 of the Land Use Code. •The Overall Development Plan complies with the applicable review standards for Overall Development Plans of Section 6.5.2(I)(1) through (7). Findings of Fact SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS Supplemental Docs Pg.7 •Consistent with the permitted uses and zone district standards for the Edistrict •Consistent with the required densities •Conforms to the Master Street Plan pursuant to Sections 5.4.5 and 5.4.7(A-F) •Shall provide for the location of transportation connection to adjoiningproperties pursuant to Sections 5.4.7(F) and 5.9.1.(C)(6) •Shall show the general locations of and buffer zones for all natural habitatsand features •Shall be consistent with the Drainage Basin Master Plan •Standards relating to housing density and mix of uses shall be applied overthe entire ODP Compliance with Land Use Code (6.5.2.I) SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS Supplemental Docs Pg.8 Planning and Zoning Commission March 26, 2025 Questions? SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS Supplemental Docs Pg.9 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS Supplemental Docs Pg.10 Conceptual Master Plan •Early Concept Plan to assist with fundraising •Campus plans will likely be phased SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS Supplemental Docs Pg.11 Ensuring that all growth and development which occurs is consistent with this Code, City Plan and its adopted elements, including, but not limited to, the Structure Plan, Principles and Policies and associated sub-area plans: City Plan (updated 2019) East Mulberry Plan (updated December 5, 2023) Land Use Code Phase 1 Update (effective May 17, 2024), and Potential Land Use Code Phase 2 Updates (in progress) Compliance with Land Use Code (1.2.2.A) SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS Supplemental Docs Pg.12 Neighborhood Livability and Social Health • PRINCIPLE LIV 1: Maintain a compact pattern of growth that is well served by public facilities and encourages the efficient use of land. The Overall Development Plan aligns with and helps to achieve applicable policies in this category. • PRINCIPLE LIV 1: Maintain a compact pattern of growth that is well served by public facilities and encourages the efficient use of land. The Overall Development Plan aligns with and helps to achieve applicable policies in this category. • POLICY LIV 1.2 - AMENDMENTS TO THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREA The proposed ODP maintains the GMA as currently configured. City Plan Principles and Policies achieved: SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS Supplemental Docs Pg.13 Neighborhood Livability and Social Health • POLICY LIV 1.5 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT POLICIES The proposed ODP allows for the use of standard City policies for public improvements to be implemented including developer participation in infrastructure upgrades. • POLICY LIV 1.6 - ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES The proposed ODP includes developed properties already served by public utilities including water and sewer. Stormwater facilities exist on the site and will be modified as needed with future site development to meet City requirements. Public roads within the ODP area already exist, and future site development will allow additional pedestrian and bicycle improvements to be made based on City requirements. City Plan Principles and Policies achieved: SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS Supplemental Docs Pg.14 Environmental Health • POLICY ENV 1.6 – WILDLIFE CORRIDORS The ODP identifies and protects the adjacent Lake Canal corridor and implements a 50’ buffer for any future development or redevelopment. Safe Community • POLICY SC 3 – FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT The ODP does not allow for development within any mapped 100-year floodplain or hazard area. City Plan Principles and Policies achieved: SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS Supplemental Docs Pg.15 Goal 1: COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL HUB by fostering a healthy and prosperous commercial and industrial hub for the City, while remaining viable for small businesses and industry, and 1.T.1 by maintaining flexibility for future land uses that act as a buffer between industrial and residential areas, thereby supporting the continued viability of industrial and commercial areas. East Mulberry Corridor Plan goals achieved: SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS Supplemental Docs Pg.16 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS Supplemental Docs Pg.17 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS Supplemental Docs Pg.18 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS Supplemental Docs Pg.19 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS Supplemental Docs Pg.20