HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 02/15/2022 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 010, 2022, AMENDIN Agenda Item 5
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY February 15, 2022
City Council
STAFF
Pete Wray, Senior City Planner
Brad Yatabe, Legal
SUBJECT
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 010, 2022, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins and
Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Timber Lark Annexation to the City of Fort Collins,
Colorado, and Approving Corresponding Changes to the Residential Neighborhood Sign District and Lighting
Context Area Map.
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 2021-093.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 18, 2022, applies zoning to the property
included in the annexation, known as the Timber Lark Annexation, located approximately 600 feet northwest
of the intersection of South Timberline Road and East Trilby Road. Th e proposed zoning for this annexation is
Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N). The surrounding properties are existing residential land uses
currently zoned FA-1 (in Larimer County) to the south, and Residential Low Density (RL) to the west. The
abutting City limits to the north and adjacent city limits to the east are zoned Low Density Mixed -Use
Neighborhood (L-M-N). Staff also recommends placement into the Residential Neighborhood Sign District,
and Lighting Context Area map.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
ATTACHMENTS
1. First Reading Agenda Item Summary, January 18, 2022 (w/o attachments) (PDF)
2. Ordinance No. 010, 2022 (PDF)
Agenda Item 10
Item # 10 Page 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY January 18, 2022
City Council
STAFF
Pete Wray, Senior City Planner
Brad Yatabe, Legal
SUBJECT
Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 010, 2022, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort
Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Timber Lark Annexation to the City of
Fort Collins, Colorado, and Approving Corresponding Changes to the Residential Neighborhood Sign District
and Lighting Context Area Map.
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 2021-093.
The purpose of this item is to apply zoning to the property included in the annexation, known as the Timber
Lark Annexation, located approximately 600 feet northwest of the intersection of South Timberline Road and
East Trilby Road. The proposed zoning for this annexation is Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N).
The surrounding properties are existing residential land uses currently zoned FA-1 (in Larimer County) to the
south, and Residential Low Density (RL) to the west. The abutting City limits to the north and adjacent city limits
to the east are zoned Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N). Staff also recommends placement into
the Residential Neighborhood Sign District, and Lighting Context Area map.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The requested zoning for this annexation conforms to the larger surrounding area of existing single-family
residential homes.
The surrounding land uses are as follows:
Zoning Land Use
N Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (LMN) Existing Residential
S FA-1 County Existing Estate Residential
E Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (LMN) Existing Residential
W Residential Low Density (RL) Existing Residential
The requested zoning for this annexation is Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N). The requested
zoning is based on the future land use policy direction in the City of Fort Collins Structure Plan and the Fossil
Creek Reservoir Area Plan.
ATTACHMENT 1
COPY
Agenda Item 10
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City of Fort Collins Structure Plan
Mixed Neighborhoods:
Principal Land Use: Single-family detached homes, duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes. Supporting Land Use
ADUs, small scale multifamily buildings, small-scale retail, 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.
The Structure Plan map shows the area within the Timber Lark property as mixed-neighborhoods designation
(Attachment 4). The proposed zoning includes Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhoods zone area. The
Structure Plan future land use designation represent general citywide policy guidance. The Land Use Code does
not include zoning to reflect these new designations in City Plan. The Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan (FCP)
(Attachment 5) reflects more detailed and specific land use policy guidance than City Plan. The proposed
Timber Lark zoning is based on the future land use designations in the FCP Framework Plan map.
Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan
The Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan supports the development of new neighborhoods that are conducive to
walking, bicycling and transit use, and that provide an internal mix of uses and housing types. Consistent with
City Plan policies, the Land Use Framework Plan promotes these community design objectives and provides for
a mix of residential neighborhoods. Proposed neighborhoods are arranged on a street network that enables
pedestrian and bicycle connections, and each is focused on a neighborhood center combining elements such
as a park, school, community facility, or small-scale neighborhood-oriented commercial facilities.
The Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan includes a future land use designation within the Timber Lark property of
Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N). This designation reflects the policy direction of the plan for a
higher density mixed-use neighborhood within walking distance to the neighborhood commercial center located
approximately ¼ mile to the north of this property.
Staff finds that the proposed Timber Lark L-M-N zoning is consistent with the City Structure Plan and Fossil
Creek Reservoir Area Plan future land use policy direction.
Sign District
Staff recommends that the property located in the L-M-N zone district would be placed within the Residential
Neighborhood Sign District. The Sign Districts are established for the purpose of regulating signs for non-
residential uses in areas of the community where the predominant character of the neighborhood is residential.
Lighting Context Area
On March 26, 2021, the City adopted a new exterior lighting standards and established Lighting Context Areas
that correspond to the City’s zone districts. The corresponding district identified by Table 3.2.4-1 of the City’s
lighting code is LC1. As part of this item, staff recommends placement of the property into the LC1 Lighting
Context Area.
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 COPY
Agenda Item 10
Item # 10 Page 3
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 Fort Collins Loveland Water District, and wastewater utility
service will be provided by the South Fort Collins Sanitation District.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At its December 16, 2021, meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval
of the annexation and recommend that the property be placed in the Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood
(L-M-N) district, and that the property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District, and the LC1
Lighting Context Area. Since the item remained on the Planning and Zoning Commission’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 23, 2021, for the proposed annexation and zoning.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Vicinity Map(PDF)
2. Petition (PDF)
3. Annexation Map (PDF)
4. Structure Plan (PDF)
5. Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan Map (PDF)
6. Zoning Map (PDF)
7. Powerpoint Presentation (PDF) COPY
Agenda Item 10
Item # 10 Page 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY January 18, 2022
City Council
STAFF
Pete Wray, Senior City Planner
Brad Yatabe, Legal
SUBJECT
Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 010, 2022, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort
Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Timber Lark Annexation to the City of
Fort Collins, Colorado, and Approving Corresponding Changes to the Residential Neighborhood Sign District
and Lighting Context Area Map.
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 2021-093.
The purpose of this item is to apply zoning to the property included in the annexation, known as the Timber
Lark Annexation, located approximately 600 feet northwest of the intersection of South Timberline Road and
East Trilby Road. The proposed zoning for this annexation is Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N).
The surrounding properties are existing residential land uses currently zoned FA-1 (in Larimer County) to the
south, and Residential Low Density (RL) to the west. The abutting City limits to the north and adjacent city limits
to the east are zoned Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N). Staff also recommends placement into
the Residential Neighborhood Sign District, and Lighting Context Area map.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The requested zoning for this annexation conforms to the larger surrounding area of existing single-family
residential homes.
The surrounding land uses are as follows:
Zoning Land Use
N Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (LMN) Existing Residential
S FA-1 County Existing Estate Residential
E Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (LMN) Existing Residential
W Residential Low Density (RL) Existing Residential
The requested zoning for this annexation is Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N). The requested
zoning is based on the future land use policy direction in the City of Fort Collins Structure Plan and the Fossil
Creek Reservoir Area Plan.
ATTACHMENT 1
COPY
Agenda Item 10
Item # 10 Page 2
City of Fort Collins Structure Plan
Mixed Neighborhoods:
Principal Land Use: Single-family detached homes, duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes. Supporting Land Use
ADUs, small scale multifamily buildings, small-scale retail, 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.
The Structure Plan map shows the area within the Timber Lark property as mixed-neighborhoods designation
(Attachment 4). The proposed zoning includes Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhoods zone area. The
Structure Plan future land use designation represent general citywide policy guidance. The Land Use Code does
not include zoning to reflect these new designations in City Plan. The Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan (FCP)
(Attachment 5) reflects more detailed and specific land use policy guidance than City Plan. The proposed
Timber Lark zoning is based on the future land use designations in the FCP Framework Plan map.
Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan
The Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan supports the development of new neighborhoods that are conducive to
walking, bicycling and transit use, and that provide an internal mix of uses and housing types. Consistent with
City Plan policies, the Land Use Framework Plan promotes these community design objectives and provides for
a mix of residential neighborhoods. Proposed neighborhoods are arranged on a street network that enables
pedestrian and bicycle connections, and each is focused on a neighborhood center combining elements such
as a park, school, community facility, or small-scale neighborhood-oriented commercial facilities.
The Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan includes a future land use designation within the Timber Lark property of
Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N). This designation reflects the policy direction of the plan for a
higher density mixed-use neighborhood within walking distance to the neighborhood commercial center located
approximately ¼ mile to the north of this property.
Staff finds that the proposed Timber Lark L-M-N zoning is consistent with the City Structure Plan and Fossil
Creek Reservoir Area Plan future land use policy direction.
Sign District
Staff recommends that the property located in the L-M-N zone district would be placed within the Residential
Neighborhood Sign District. The Sign Districts are established for the purpose of regulating signs for non-
residential uses in areas of the community where the predominant character of the neighborhood is residential.
Lighting Context Area
On March 26, 2021, the City adopted a new exterior lighting standards and established Lighting Context Areas
that correspond to the City’s zone districts. The corresponding district identified by Table 3.2.4-1 of the City’s
lighting code is LC1. As part of this item, staff recommends placement of the property into the LC1 Lighting
Context Area.
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 COPY
Agenda Item 10
Item # 10 Page 3
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 Fort Collins Loveland Water District, and wastewater utility
service will be provided by the South Fort Collins Sanitation District.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At its December 16, 2021, meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval
of the annexation and recommend that the property be placed in the Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood
(L-M-N) district, and that the property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District, and the LC1
Lighting Context Area. Since the item remained on the Planning and Zoning Commission’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 23, 2021, for the proposed annexation and zoning.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Vicinity Map(PDF)
2. Petition (PDF)
3. Annexation Map (PDF)
4. Structure Plan (PDF)
5. Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan Map (PDF)
6. Zoning Map (PDF)
7. Powerpoint Presentation (PDF) COPY
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ORDINANCE NO. 010, 2022
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 TIMBER LARK ANNEXATION TO THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO,
AND APPROVING CORRESPONDING CHANGES TO THE RESIDENTIAL
NEIGHBORHOOD SIGN DISTRICT MAP AND LIGHTING CONTEXT AREA MAP
WHEREAS, on February 15, 2022, the City Council adopted on second reading Ordinance
No. 009, 2022, annexing to the City of Fort Collins the property known as the Timber Lark
Annexation (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
Commission, at its meeting on December 16, 2021, voted 5-0 to recommend zoning the Property
as Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood (L-M-N), 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 Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood (“L-M-N”) zone district the Property more
particularly described as:
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A tract of land situate in the SE ¼ of Section 7, Township 6 North, Range 68 West of the
6th P.M., Larimer County, Colorado, which considering the East line of the said SE ¼ as
bearing North and South and with all bearings contained herein relative thereto is contained
within the boundary lines which begin at a point which bears N 624.80 feet, and again West
473.48 feet from the SE corner of said Section 7 and run thence West 2059.56 feet to a
point on the East line of the Union Pacific Railroad; thence along said East line N 0°25’ W
695.01 feet; thence East 2538.16 feet to a point on the East line of the said SE ¼; thence S
235.00 feet along the said East line; thence West 473.48 feet; thence South 460.00 feet to
the Point of Beginning, County of Larimer, State of Colorado
EXCEPT that portion dedicated as a public highway in Deed of Dedication recorded May
27, 1981 in Book 2117 at Page 226, Larimer County records.
The above-described tract of land contains 1,532,128 square feet or 35.173 acres, more or
less.
Section 3. That the Sign District Map adopted pursuant to Section 3.8.7.1(M) of the
Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby changed and amended by showing that the
Property described herein is included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District.
Section 4. That the Lighting Context Area Map adopted pursuant to Section 3.2.4(H)
of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby changed and amended by showing that
the Property described herein is included in the LC1 Lighting Context Area.
Section 5. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to amend said
Zoning Map in accordance with this Ordinance.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 18th day of
January, A.D. 2022, and to be presented for final passage on the 15th day of February, A.D. 2022.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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Passed and adopted on final reading on the 15th day of February, A.D. 2022.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
City Clerk