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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning And Zoning Board - Minutes - 09/16/1966J • MINUTES OF MEETING FORT COLLINS PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD September 16, 1966 Call to Order: Chairman Robert Ocheltree called the meeting to order 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Chairman Bob Ocheltree, City Manager Tom Coffey, Jim Keese, Don Stuart, Mrs. Wood, City Attorney Art March, Jr., Palnning Director Gene Allen, Assistant City Planner Ashton Mossburg and 25 interested citizens. Item # 1 The minutes for July 19, 1966 approved as read. Item # 2 #32-66 Consideration of the Burch Third Annexation, consisting of 23.186 acres, with a request for zoning 10.275 acres as R-L, Low Density Residential and 8.724 acres as I-G, General Industrial. This was shown by Planning Director Gene Allen on a colored plat. Burch Investment, Inc., the owners, represented by Chuck Burch stated that "The area involved has been zoned in Larimer County for multi -family use. This point had been checked very carefully before filing the annexation request." Burch also stated that "The change in acreage size was due to the new Riverside Road extension. Aqua-Tek wants to be in the City and this is the reason for filing the annexation request." Chairman Ocheltree: "Any questions?" Planning Director Allen: "The dedication of an 80 ft. (Right -of -Way) strip has been approved by Chuck Burch, with a parkway in the middle for screening purposes." Chairman Ocheltree: "Is anyone opposed to this annexation:" Mr. Burch: In answer to a question said, "All streets in area North of section discussed tonight are dedicated at the court house." Planning Director Allen: "Zoning in this annexation involves change from County zoning regulations to that most appro- priate under the new City of Fort Collins ordinance. r • PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING 2 September 16, 1966 City Attorney March, Jr.: " Existing deed covenants do not change." Burch: "The area is proposed to be used by Aqua-Tek for a parking area." Five people from the audience objected to a parking area being on the west side of Aqua-Tek. Mr. Wood: "Would R-M be more restrictive?" Planning Director Allen: "The parking would have to be an accessory use in R-M, rather than a principal use. Motion: City Manager Coffey made the motion to accept the annexation, subject to conditions. Planning Director Allen: "I will verify the County zoning and check the legal descriptions." Mrs. Wood: "I think it should be double checked." Motion: City Manager Coffey made an amended motion to accept with a double check requested and subject to • dedication. Seconded: The motion was seconded by Jim Keese. Planning Director Allen: In answer to a question stated "In the future they are limited and must have rezoning hearings before changes in the zoning can take place." The motion carried. All Ayes. Item # 3 #33-66 Consideration of petition to change the zoning of a tract from C (commercial) to M-1 (multiple family zoning) under provisions of the Larimer County Zoning Resolution. This was referred by Larimer County for recommendation. Lawyer Garth Rogers: "This area is zoned C Commercial in the County. This is only a preliminary plat and a fence along the irrigation ditch as proposed by Gene Allen will be included in the final plat. The area is proposed for a mobile home site, as M-1 zoning permits." Planning Director Allen: "The area is not on top of a hill and topography is well suited for mobile home use. An increase in traffic will occur in the area, and access by way of the County Road should be improved." • PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING 3 September 16, 1966 Chairman Ocheltree: "Anyone opposed?" Motion: Jim Keese made the motion to recommend approval subject to the City Planner's recommendations. Seconded: The motion was seconded by City Manager Coffey. The motion carried. All Ayes. Item # 4 #34-66 Consideration of proposal to rezone the Buckingham Subdivision, from I-G, General Industrial to R-M, Medium Density Residential. Planning Director Allen: "Lack of sewage was the basic problem when zoning the area I-G last summer. The new sewer line has increased a desire to build homes in the area. I recommend that R-M zoning be recommended to Council, as it will protect the area from Industrial." City Attorney March, Jr.: "New assessments included tap fees not included on the original assessment." This was . stated in answer to a question asked Mr. March by a member of the audience. City Manager Coffey: "I'm glad to see a lot of interest in that area to rebuild." Motion: Jim Keese made the motion to accept the rezoning. Seconded: The motion was seconded by Mrs. Wood. The motion carried. All Ayes. Item # 5 #80-65 Consideration of final plat, Valley Hi Subdivision, containing 59 Lots, belonging to Imperial Homes Construct- ion. Planning Director Allen: "Ten feet or 12 feet wide easements, instead of Six feet easements, are needed. An irrigation easement needs designating and "Storm Sewers" must be included in the dedication statement. I recommend that this be approved, subject to these and other usual conditions on plans and agreements. 0 1]1 • PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING Item # 6 • 0 September 16, 1966 Motion: Don Stuart made the motion to accept, subject to conditions. Seconded: The motion was seconded by Jim Keese. The motion carried. All Ayes. A replacement for Dr. Lee on the Planning and Zoning Board. This matter was discussed and several names were mentioned. Don Stuart: "I'd like to see a small committee select about three persons as Dr. Lee's replacement." Don Stuart, Mrs. Wood and Planning Director Allen will for the committee. Chairman Ocheltree: The Planning Director was asked if he wanted to have another meeting this month. He stated "Two weeks from tonight (the 27th) would be good, if Trafton Bean can get his 'Guide For Growth' presentation ready. Don Stuart was then appointed Assistant Chairman to take charge of the meetings if Chairman Ocheltree is Absent. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.