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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning And Zoning Board - Minutes - 10/31/19674 0 It MINUTES OF MEETING PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD SPECIAL MEETING October 31, 1967 Call to Order: Chairman Don Stuart called the meeting to order on October 31, 1967. Members Present: Chairman Don Stuart, Lynn Anduss, Mrs. Wood, Charles Rhoades, Assistant Planning Director Bob Engelke, Ken Pastor, Mayor Tom Bennett, and City Manager Tom Coffey. Trafton Bean's Presentation: Gene Allen: Art March, Jr.: Mayor Bennett: Discussed the plan briefly and welcomed detailed discussion on individual areas. The plan is an outline of suggested growth,aiattempt to anticipate. The plan should assist in developing public facilities, i.e. churches, roads, parks, schools, etc. It should also assist private investors. In the development of the plan the trends of the past and needs of the future were considered. The plan was discussed with many local people. The plan is not perfect, but it is the best that we could come up with. Trafton then explained the reasons for the cuts in the text and their nature. He also pointed out the meaning of the plan was kept. Had no comments except to further explain the cuts. Stated the plan was not an inflexable device as per the master street plan, but rather a tool to assist the Planning and Zoning Board; not final zoning. Recommended reading the "Introduction and Objectives" portions of the plan. INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES 1. Many changes will occur in Fort Collins? Whether these new developments improve our City or damage it will depend to a marked degree on the foresight and unity of today's residents. 2. To prepare fot these changes, comprehensive community planning is essential. We cannot afford to gamble and hope that all new growth will be desirable. Rather, we must prepare for it by anticipating likely directions of expansion and by planning now to provide necessary public services and facilities for these areas. 3. Planning though will be helpful only if it is used. Having maps rolled in a file and reports in bookcases will not be PLANNING AND ZONING O UTES Page 2 • October 31, 1967 of benefit. Ideas for future growth and public improvements must be known and used by both public and private developers. 4. In addition to the City Council and City Planning and Zoning Board, other public agencies will need to be aware of this planning. These include the following: all City departments, park officials, school board members and school administrative personnel, State Highway Department officials, local U. S. Government offices, Larimer County Commissioners and department heads, and the offices of local utility companies and and special utility service districts. S. In a like manner, all private developers should be familiar with the City's forecast of growth directions and official plans for extending and improving public facilities, since this information could be critical in the success or failure of new housing projects, business ventures, and industrial projects. 6. Planning through accurate forecasts and good coordination will then accomplish much: public costs for new services can be minimized, long-range utilization of new public improvements may be assured, and private developers are more likely to build in a manner benefiting both their own projects and the entire Fort Collins Region. Objectives 1. Continue effective citizen participation in local government, particularly as it applies to growth problems and their solutions. 2. Maintain a balanced ratio of residential, business, and industrial expansion so that the basic character of Fort Collins is protected and public service costs are minimized. 3. Protect and enhance the natural and man-made beauty of the region. 4. Improve the livability of existing residential areas and encourage desirable new methods and designs for expanding residential areas. 5. Establish a favorable setting for business and industry. 6. Plan for and construct economical, yet quality, municipal facilities adequate to serve a growing population. 7. Provide adequate areas and facilities for all types of recreation and cultural interests. 8. Work closely with administrative personnel at Colorado State Univeristy in expediting their plans for expansion while still protecting adjoining areas and preserving It essential features of the comprehensive community plan. Mayor Bennett: Stated, "This is a 'Guide Plan', not a binding law, and should be an aid to all." PLANNING AND ZONING OUTES Page 3 • October 31, 1967 Mrs. Wood: How do we distribute the plan? Gene Allen: Distribute to those with a "known" need and sell to others at a moderate charge. Jack Williams: Why does council need to adopt the plan? Why not just the Planning and Zoning Board? Art March, Jr.: Planning and Zoning is strictly advisory to the Council. Gene Allen: State law permits reservation of right-of-ways with an "official plan". Trafton Bean: The council should know the plan as does the Planning and Zoning Board. Dr. Carlson: Does the plan enter into court on zoning matters? Art March, Jr.: Yes, this is very important. 0. K. Warren: Question - What about area outisde the colored area? Answer - Outside jurisdiction and outside area is planned for. Gene Allen: Larimer County regional covers all the county. Dick Betzing: Growth as per the map will come from private investment. • The plan must not obstruct investment. The plan must be positive, not negative. Trafton Bean: The plan is more progressive. Mr. Smith: Is this plan going to be presented to the county? Gene Allen: Yes, and their cooperation will be asked. Tom Coffey: Commissioners have cooperated to date. Also the school board has cooperated. This regional plan also involves federal aide. Mr. Smith: I would like to see more intergovernmental cooperation. Mr. Sherwood: How does the city plan to cope with special districts? Tom Coffey: The city is working with the districts. Trafton Bean: District lines were not considered as they hopefully could be worked out. Gene Allen: In 1964, reports by the city took the districts into consideration (i,e, water and sewer). ItArt March, Jr.: Read the following Resolution. RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ADOPTING A "PLAN FOR PROGRESS" FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AND RECOMMENDING THE ADOPTION OF SUCH "PLAN FOR PROGRESS" BY THE CITY'COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS WHEREAS, the statutes of the State of Colorado authorize and contemplate the adoption by cities in the State of Colorado of comprehensive community plans, and, WHEREAS, in the opinion of the Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Fort Collins it is necessary and desirable that the City of Fort Collins adopt a comprehensive community plan, and, WHEREAS, there has been developed by the Planning Consultant for the City of Fort Collins and the staff of the Planning Department of the City of Fort Collins a "Plan for Progress" for the City of Fort Collins which is designed to act as a comprehensive community plan for the City of Fort Collins, and, WHEREAS, such plan has received extensive study by the Planning and Zoning Board and the staff of the Planning Department of the City of Fort Collins and the same has been publicized in the City of Fort Collins and interested parties have had an opportunity to comment thereon, and, WHEREAS, such plan is now in its final form and in the opinion of the Planning and Zoning Board should be adopted by the City of Fort Collins, and, WHEREAS, it is intended that such plan should be used as a basis for major actions both by private land devleopers and public officials in the City of Fort Collins, and, WHEREAS, it is inted that such plan should serve as a guide in considering future zoning amendments, proposed new subdivisions, future annexations, street improvements, utility installations, park development and similar actions, and, WHEREAS, in the opinion of the Planning and Zoning Board it is also desirable that such plan be adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Larimer County and the Planning and Zoning Boards operating in Larimer County in the area surrounding the City of Fort Collins. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Fort Collins: R RESOLUTION (continuo 0 1. That the "Plan for Progress" presented to this meeting he and the same hereby is adopted by the Planning and Zoning Board. 2. That the Planning and Zoning Board recommends to the City Council of the City of Fort Collins the adoption of said "Plan for Progress". 3. That the Planning and Zoning Board recommends to the City Council that such plan be transmitted to the Board of County Commissioners of Larimer County for consideration by such Board. 4. That such plan shall be used in the future by the Planning and Zoning Board as a guide in considering such Board's recommendations concerning future zoning amendments, proposed new subdivisions, future annexations, street improve- ments, utility installations, park development and similar actions. Passed and adopted at a special meeting of the City of Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board held this 31st day of October, 1967. Chairman ' ATTEST Secretary PLANNING AND ZONING OUTES Page 6 • October 31, 1967 Phillip Carol: Question concerning Summer Street area. Gene Allen: Indicated there was an error on the map. Jack Williams: Asked that "as a guide", be added to the resolution. P & Z Board: All agreed. Mrs. Wood: Moved to adopt the plan. Lynn Anduss: Seconded the motion. All ayes! Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Robert 0. Engelke Acting Secretary ' ROE/skd •