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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 02/02/2021 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 022, 2021, AMENDIN Agenda Item 6 Item # 6 Page 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY February 2, 2021 City Council STAFF Pete Wray, Senior City Planner Brad Yatabe, Legal SUBJECT Second Reading of Ordinance No. 022, 2021, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if it is considered on the discussion agenda it will be considered in accordance with the procedures described in Section 1(d) of the Council’s Rules of Meeting Procedures adopted in Resolution 2017-017. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 19, 2021, applies zoning to the property included in the second of two sequential annexations, Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2. Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2 is located northwest of the intersection of East Mulberry Street and Greenfields Court. The proposed zoning for this annexation is General Commercial (C -G). The surrounding properties are existing commercial and industrial land uses currently zoned in Larimer County as C -Commercial and I-Industrial (I) to the east, south and west. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading. ATTACHMENTS 1. First Reading Agenda Item Summary, January 19, 2021 (w/o attachments) (PDF) 2. Ordinance No. 022, 2021 (PDF) Agenda Item 15 Item # 15 Page 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY January 19, 2021 City Council STAFF Pete Wray, Senior City Planner Brad Yatabe, Legal SUBJECT Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 022, 2021, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if it is considered on the discussion agenda it will be considered in accordance with the procedures described in Section 1(d) of the Council’s Rules of Meeting Procedures adopted in Resolution 2017-017. The purpose of this item is to apply zoning to the property included in the second of two sequential annexations, Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2. Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2 is located northwest of the intersection of East Mulberry Street and Greenfields Court. The proposed zoning for this annexation is General Commercial (C-G). The surrounding properties are existing commercial and industrial land uses currently zoned in Larimer County as C-Commercial and I-Industrial (I) to the east, south and west. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION The surrounding land uses, and zoning are as follows: North: Vacant, Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N) South: Existing commercial uses and County commercial East: Vacant, County commercial West: Existing industrial uses and County industrial and commercial The requested zoning for this annexation is General Commercial (C-G). The requested zoning conforms to the larger surrounding area of existing industrial and commercial businesses and single-family residential homes and is based on the future land use policy direction in the City of Fort Collins Structure Plan and the East Mulberry Corridor Plan. City of Fort Collins Structure Plan City Plan describes the following place types for the area included within the annexation: Mixed Neighborhood Principal Land Use: Single-family detached homes, duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes. Supporting Land Use: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), small scale multifamily buildings, small-scale retail, ATTACHMENT 1 Agenda Item 15 Item # 15 Page 2 restaurants/cafes, community and public facilities, parks and recreational facilities, schools, places of worship. Density between five and 20 principal dwelling units per acre (typically equates to an average of seven to 12 dwelling units per acre). Opportunity to provide alternatives to the more typical single-family detached homes or apartments available in Fort Collins, such as duplexes, townhomes and ADUs. Higher densities are more likely to support higher- frequency transit service and additional neighborhood services in adjoining districts. Specific opportunities should be explored as part of future subarea and neighborhood planning. Where greenfield opportunities remain, new Mixed-Neighborhoods should be required to provide a mix of housing options. Suburban Mixed-Use Principal Land Use: Retail, restaurants, office, and other commercial services. Supporting Land Use: High-density residential, entertainment, childcare centers, and other supporting uses. Densities and building heights will vary; building heights will generally be between one and five-stories but may be higher in some locations. Mixed-use districts provide opportunities for a range of retail and commercial services, office and employment, multifamily residential, civic, and other complementary uses in a compact, pedestrian and transit-supportive setting. Suburban Mixed-Use Districts help meet the needs of surrounding neighborhoods and populations beyond. Although largely auto-oriented today, the integration of higher-density residential and a broader mix of retail/ restaurants, office and entertainment uses is encouraged to help reinvigorate underutilized centers, expand housing options where transit exists or is planned, and improve access to services and amenities in both existing and new districts. The Structure Plan map shows approximately 75% of the area within the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 1 and No. 2 properties under the Mixed Neighborhood designation, and 25% under the Suburban Mixed-Use designation (Attachment 4). The proposed zoning includes approximately 50% Mixed-Use Neighborhood with the Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood and Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhoods zone districts. There is a potential for an additional 25% in residential uses as secondary uses within both the Employment and Neighborhood Commercial zones. The Springer-Fisher property includes a combination of General Commercial, Neighborhood Commercial and Employment zoning within the lower half of site. The proposed non-residential zoning is consistent with the Structure Plan designation of Suburban Mixed-Use designation. The Structure Plan future land use designations represent general citywide policy guidance. The Land Use Code does not include zoning that directly corresponds to these place type designations in City Plan. The East Mulberry Corridor Plan (EMCP) reflects more detailed and specific land use policy guidance than City Plan. The proposed Springer-Fisher zoning is based more directly on the future land use designations in the EMCP Framework Plan map. East Mulberry Corridor Plan The following guidance is provided in the East Mulberry Corridor Plan: Future residential neighborhoods will be integrated with existing residential subdivisions, and be within proximity to shopping, recreation, and employment destinations. A neighborhood commercial center will be located at Greenfields Court and north of East Mulberry Street to provide neighborhood-oriented services within proximity to the existing and future residents. The Employment District’s primary uses will include offices and institutions, light industrial uses, and research and development activities. Secondary uses, such as hotels, restaurants, convenience shopping, and housing, will complement or support the primary employment workplace uses. The EMCP includes one future land use designation within the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2 property, General Commercial (C-G). This designation reflects the policy direction of the plan for a commercial mixed-use district and supporting higher-density mixed-use neighborhoods within walking distance to the commercial hub, located northwest of the East Mulberry and Greenfields Court intersection. Agenda Item 15 Item # 15 Page 3 Staff recommends Council find the proposed Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2 zoning is consistent with the City Structure Plan and East Mulberry Corridor Plan future land use policy direction. CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS The annexation and zoning will not result in any initial direct significant financial/economic impacts. Electric service will be transferred from Poudre Valley REA to Fort Collins Light and Power. Future development will also trigger the transition of law enforcement from Larimer County Sheriff to Fort Collins Police Services. Water utility services will continue to be provided by the East Larimer County (ELCO) Water District and wastewater utility service will be provided by the Boxelder Sanitation District. BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION At its December 17, 2020 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Board voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the annexation and recommend that the property be placed in the General Commercial (C-G) zone district. Since the item remained on the Planning and Zoning Board’s Consent Calendar, minutes from the hearing will not be provided. PUBLIC OUTREACH All notification requirements as required by state and local law have been met. A neighborhood meeting was held on August 19, 2020 for the proposed annexation and zoning. ATTACHMENTS 1. Vicinity Map (PDF) 2. Proposed Zoning Map (PDF) 3. Existing Zoning Map (PDF) 4. Structure Plan Map (PDF) 5. East Mulberry Corridor Plan Map (PDF) 6. Zoning Concept Plan (PDF) -1- ORDINANCE NO. 022, 2021 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AND CLASSIFYING FOR ZONING PURPOSES THE PROPERTY INCLUDED IN THE SPRINGER-FISHER ANNEXATION NO. 2 WHEREAS, on February 2, 2021, the City Council adopted on second reading Ordinance No. 021, 2021, annexing to the City of Fort Collins the property known as the Springer-Fisher Annexation No. 2 (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, Division 1.3 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins establishes the Zoning Map and Zone Districts of the City; and WHEREAS, Division 2.9 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins establishes procedures and criteria for reviewing the zoning of land; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Land Use Code Section 2.9.2, the City Planning and Zoning Board, at its meeting on December 17, 2020, unanimously recommended zoning the Property General Commercial (“G-C”) as more particularly described below and determined that the proposed zoning is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposed zoning of the Property is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, to the extent applicable, the City Council has also analyzed the proposed zoning against the applicable criteria set forth in Section 2.9.4(H)(3) of the Land Use Code and finds the proposed zoning to be in compliance with all such criteria; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the foregoing, the City Council has considered the zoning of the Property as described below, finds it to be in the best interests of the City, and has determined that the Property should be zoned as hereafter provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and findings contained in the recitals set forth above. Section 2. That the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins adopted pursuant to Section 1.3.2 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby changed and amended by including in the General Commercial (“G-C”) Zone District the Property more particularly described as: PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: -2- BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 9, MONUMENTED WITH NO. 6 REBAR WITH 2-1/2” ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED “LS 34174, 2015”; THENCE N00°17'21"E, A DISTANCE OF 765.91 FEET ON THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 9 TO THE WEST LINE OF THAT PARCEL RECORDED AT BOOK 2300, PAGE 1701 IN THE LARIMER COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE; THENCE ON SAID WEST LINE FOR THE FOLLOWING 4 COURSES; 1. THENCE S60°03'09"E, A DISTANCE OF 50.43 FEET; 2. THENCE S43°21'09"E, A DISTANCE OF 356.39 FEET; 3. THENCE S49°41'09"E, A DISTANCE OF 155.67 FEET; 4. THENCE S57°53'09"E, A DISTANCE OF 61.41 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF A PARCEL RECORDED AT BOOK 1290, PAGE 520 IN THE LARIMER COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE; THENCE S00°40'52"W, A DISTANCE OF 354.61 FEET ON SAID WEST LINE TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 9; THENCE N89°12'17"W, A DISTANCE OF 458.76 FEET ON SAID SOUTH LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL CONTAINS 254,807 SQUARE FEET OR 5.850 ACRES. Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to amend said Zoning Map in accordance with this Ordinance. -3- Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 19th day of January, A.D. 2021, and to be presented for final passage on the 2nd day of February, A.D. 2021. __________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: __________________________ City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading on the 2nd day of February, A.D. 2021. __________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: __________________________ City Clerk