HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-07/15/1980-RegularJuly 15, 1980
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on
Tuesday, July 15, 1980, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the City of
Fort Collins City Hall. Roll Call was answered by the following Council -
members: Gray, Kross, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth.
Absent: Councilman Bowling.
Staff Members Present: Arnold, Liley, Lewis, Lanspery, Lee, Mabry, C.
Smith, O'Dell, Griep, Mills, Krempel, Gianola, and
Krajicek.
Agenda Review
City Manager Arnold stated there were two items of other business. He then
requested tabling Item 25, Hearin and First Readin of Ordinance No. 101,
1980, Vacatingan Alley in oc Lots - in t e City o ort
_oTlins.
The following additional items were withdrawn from the Consent Calendar:
1. Item No. 15, Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of an Alternate
Member to the Plannin and Zonin Board and Appointin - an
em er.
2. Item No. 17, Resolution Chan in the Street Names of Ninth Street and
Lindenmeier Roadto emay venue.
3. Item No. 18, Resolution Ado Rate Schedule for Private Receptions
Held in the Lu ow ooms o t e inco n ommunity Center.
Consent Calendar
This Calendar is intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and
energy on the important items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends
approval of the Consent Calendar. Anyone may request an item on this
calendar be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
4. Consider approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July.1,
1980.
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5. Second Readin of Ordinanc
to em ers ip on t e ar s <
89, 1980, Amendi
reationAjvisory
July 15, 1980
the Code
ar .—
This Ordinance was adopted on First Reading on July 1 and is a routine
housekeeping Ordinance to amend the section of the Code relating to
membership on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
6. Second Readin of Ordinance No. 90, 1980, Amend in Ordinance No. 72
0_ Re atina to treet Lia tins morovement istrict
This Ordinance was adopted on First Reading on July 1 and would.
correct two errors found in Ordinance No. 72, 1980, which assessed the
costs for Street Lighting Improvement District #5.
7. Second Readin of Ordinance No. 91, 1980, Relatin to Railroad Opera-
tions Wit in t e itv o Fort Collins on i inq or assing. rac s.
This Ordinance was adopted on First Reading at the July 1 meeting.
Currently Code requirements prohibit railroads from blocking inter-
sections for more than five minutes or for conducting of switching or
coupling activities within certain specified areas of the City. This
Ordinance would exempt railroads from these prohibitions when they
were utilizing siding or passing tracks.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 92, 1980, Assessing the Costs of
This Ordinance was adopted on First Reading on July l and assesses the
costs of improvements in Street Improvement District No. 72, which
includes street construction on Drake Road from Stover Street to Lemay
Avenue, and on Lemay Avenue from Drake Road to Boltz Drive.
9. Second Readin of Ordinance No. 93, 1980, Appropriatin Unanticipated
Revenues in t e omm tyServices Fund.
This Ordinance was adopted on First Reading on July 1 and would
appropriate $19,172 in revenues in the Community Services Fund to
Housing Authority Housing Rehabilitation and Counseling and to CDBG
project administration.
10. Second Readin of Ordinance No. 95, 1980, Appropriatin the Proceeds
rom t o a e o mprovemen istrict on s in t o apita ro-
This Ordinance was adopted on First Reading on July 1 and would
appropriate $180,000 from the Capital Projects Fund to Street Improve-
ment District #74.
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11. Hearing and First Reading_ of Ordinance No. 96, 1980, Appropriating
Prior ear eserves In
ven—YearCapital Fun .
This Ordinance would appropriate $232,000 from the Seven Year Capital
Fund to be used as follows:
$ 9,600 Downtown Employees Parking Lot
222,400 Street Rehabilitation Program
$232,000 Total
12. Hearin and First Readin of Ordinance No. 97, 1980, Appropriatin
Unanttctpated evenues in t e apital Projects Fund.
This Ordinance would appropriate $554,409.27 for the following pur-
poses:
Downtown Employees Parking Lot $ 9,600.00
Street Rehabilitation Program 502,409.27
Street Capital 42,400.00
Total $554,409,27
13. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 98, 1980, Appropriating
Prior Year Reserves 1n t e .of
bliaring Fund.
This Ordinance would appropriate $6,237 to cover the estimated 1980
cost for the use of a City truck by Recycle Something.
14. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 99, 1980, Ap�ropriat'
Unanticipated prior ear eserves in the Commun Servic—es��und.
This Ordinance appropriates the transfer from the Revenue Sharing Fund
to the Community Services Fund for expenditure in 1980. The expense
of $6,237 is for equipment fund rents when Recycle Something utilizes
a City truck on an emergency basis.
15. Resolution Au
thorizin the Appointment of an Alternate Member to the
anning an oning oar an ppointing aid Alternate em er.
At the July 1st Council meeting, Council informally appointed Dennis
Georg as an alternate to the Planning and Zoning Board to establish a
trained source for permanent appointment to the Board.
This Resolution would formally authorize the appointment of Mr. Georg
as an alternate member to the Board.
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16. Resolution Terminating Proceedings for Storm Sewer Improvement Dis-
This Resolution would terminate proceedings for Storm Sewer Improve-
ment District #16. This district was initiated in 1974 and is gen-
erally bounded by Lemay Avenue - Riverside Drive - Prospect Street.
17. Resolution Changing the Street Names of Ninth Street and Lindenm
This is a City initiated request to change the street names of Ninth
Street and Lindenmeier Road to Lemay Avenue. The staff recommends the
standardization of Lemay Avenue from southern City limits to the
intersection of North Lemay Avenue and Country Club Road.
18. Resolution Adoptin Rate Schedule for Private Receptions Held in the
L u d
ow ooms of the L m co n Community Uenter.
This Resolution would adopt a rate schedule for private receptions
held at the Lincoln Community Center.
11. Hearin and First Readingof Ordinance No. 100 1980, Providinga '
Permit ystem or the arrying o oncea a eapons.
This Ordinance would authorize the Chief of Police to issue permits
for concealed weapons.
20. Routine Deeds and Easements
A. Easement Agreement with Marvin D. Strachan for construction to
replace an existing siphon crossing ounty Road 9 north of
Harmony Road. The existing siphon is being removed to meet the
City's arterial standards. An agreement relating to this was
approved in April, but changes have been made that will require
new approval.
B. Property and easement acquisitions for Mulberry Street Improve-
ment District No. 74.
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TEMPORARY PERMANENT
FEE SIMPLE CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT TOTAL
GRANTOR CONSIDERATION CONSIDERATION CONSIDERATION DAMAGES CONSIDERATION
Jones
Feltz
Dyer
T.D. Murphy
Construction
Double L and BP
Investments &
Wolf
PiIkington
(Revised) (200.00) (50.00) ----
Graham 190.00 ---- 60.00
Patterson 110.00 40.00 ----
Patterson 270.00 90.00 960.00
Baltz 175.00 75.00 ----
Baetz 40.00 10.00 ----
Baetz 400.00 100.00 ----
Acceptance of 23 Shares of Emigh Lateral Company Stock.
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$ 110.00 $ 40.00 ---- ---- $ 150.00
150.00 50.00 ---- ---- 200.00
150.00 50.00 ---- ---- 200.00
110.00 40.00 ---- ---- 150.00
120.00 40.00 $ 140.00 ---- 300.00
$1,200.00
+ 50.00
250.00
150.00
2,520.00
250.00
50.00
500.00
This item is the acceptance of 23 shares of Emigh Lateral Company
stock and the accompanying assessment of $483.
22. Wintergreen P.U.D.
This is a request for preliminary P.U.D. plat approval for a 3.02 acre
site consisting of 18 condominium units located on the east side of
Taft Hill Road, approximately 1/4 mile north of Elizabeth Street.
23. Resolution Approv�in _ Just Compensation for Community Development Block
rangy t �isition of r a Respite Care Center.
This Resolution is to establish Just Compensation for the vacant
property located at the northeast corner of Wood and Cherry Streets.,
This site will be the location of a Respite Care Center once the
former St. Joseph's Community Services Building is moved to the
property.
E N D C O N S E N T
Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by City Clerk, Verna
Lewis.
Item #5 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 89, 1980, Amendinq the Code
Relating to Membership on the Parks and Recreation Advisory
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Item #6 Second Readinq of Ordinance No
Item #7 Second Readin of Ordinan
oerafions it to the Cit,
Item #8 Second Reading of Ordinance No
Item #9 Second Readinof Ordinance No.
cipated Revenuges In the ommunity
Item #10 Second Reading of Ordinance Nc
roceeds rom t o ale ot Imprc
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1980. Amendinq Ordinan
91, 19II0, Relating to
t C1Tins'2 Si 'no o
1980, Assessin the Cost
strict No. %;
iatinq Uhanti-
1980, Appropriating t
Distric�7� in t
Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by City Clerk, Verna Lewis.
Item #11 Hearinq and First Reading of Ordinance No. 96, 1980, Appropriat-
ing Prior Year Reserves in the Seven Year Capital Fund.
Item #12 Hearin and First Readin of Ordinance No..97, 1980, Ap ropriat-
ng nan icipa a evenues in a api a ro7ec s un .
Item #13 Hearin and First Readin of Ordinance No. 98, 1980 Appropriat-
ing rior ear eserves in t e evenue Sharing Fund.
Item #14 Hearin and First Readin of Ordinance No. 99, 1980, A pro riat-
un nan 1cipa a rior ear. eserves in the Community Services
un .
Item #19 Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 100, 1980, Providing e
Councilman Kross made a motion, seconded by Councilman St. Croix, to adopt
and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar. Yeas:
Councilmembers Gray, Kross, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Resolution Deferred Appointing
an Alternate Member of the
Planninq and Zoninq Board
Mayor Gray stated that Council has received a letter of resignation from
Robert Evans, and two appointments needed to be made.
Councilman Wilkinson stated he and Councilman St. Croix would recommend
Dennis Georg be made the regular member and Ben Napheys III be appointed
the alternate.
City Attorney Liley stated she would draft the separate resolution and it
would be taken up later in the meeting.
Resolution Denied Changing the
Street Names of Ninth Street
and Lindenmeier Road to Lemay Avenue
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"This is a City initiated request to change the street names of Ninth
' Street and Lindenmeier Road to Lemay Avenue. In conjunction with the
opening of the Lemay Avenue Extension, the staff recommends the standard-
ization of Lemay Avenue from southern City limits to the intersection of
North Lemay Avenue and Country Club Road. This will require changing the
name of Ninth Street and Lindenmeier Road. It is the concern of the City
staff to avoid the potential problems and dangers caused by inconsistencies
in street names. The area residents were contacted and their comments
requested in May and again in June. Fifty-four (54) residents were con-
tacted by mail: One letter and two phone calls were received in support.
Three letters of opposition were received which requested the name be
changed'to Lindenmeier Road.
The staff recommends approval of the resolution. (#48-80)"
The following persons spoke in opposition of the street name change.
1 Attorney Edward Gavaldon stated he resided next to Mr. Jim Alarid on
Ninth Street and Mr. Alarid had polled 26 households, and they did not
want the name changed.
The principal reason is that the people are fearful of having an
expressway going in front of their home,5and the mere fact that the
street would be named Lemay Avenue would encourage the City to use
that direction for a major thoroughfare. The residents are concerned
about the increased traffic in the last few weeks.
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2. Ms. Margaret Mitchell addressed the problem of truck traffic already
coming on to Ninth Street by mistake, since the Lemay Avenue Extension
has been open. Also the problems of having social security, mail, and
licenses changed.
3. Pete Sanchez spoke to an alternate route for Lemay Avenue.
4. Ms. Alarid spoke to the traffic safety in the area and the bicycle
lane needs in the area.
5. Mr. Lester Cowell spoke in opposition to increasing Ninth Street to
four lanes.
Council considered the two part question of naming the street, and the
eventual alignment of Lemay Avenue.
City Manager Arnold again reviewed the process to date in bringing this to
Council and the traffic problem on Ninth Street that the City will have to
watch.
Councilman
Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman
St. Croix, to
deny the Resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Gray, Reeves,
St. Croix, and
Wilkinson.
Nays: Councilmembers Kross and Wilmarth.
THE MOTION
CARRIED.
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Resolution Tabled Adopting Rate
Schedule for Private Receptions
Held in the Ludlow Room of the
Lincoln Center
Following
is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"The response
to the use of the Lincoln Community Center
for wedding
receptions
has been quite good. After seeing the response
and comparing
our rates
with other rooms in the community, staff feels
a higher rate
should be
charged for the Ludlow area when it is rented for
private -recep-
tions.
The current commercial rates and recommended rates for private receptions
are as follows:
Current Commercial Recommended Private Reception
Small Room $15.00 $25.00
Large Room 22.00 35.00
Combined Rooms 36.00 55.00
Total 56.00 85.00 '
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The recommended rates are still below comparable rates and the Lincoln
Community Center would remain competitive within the community."
Councilman Wilkinson inquired why the recommended rates were below com-
parable rates. City Manager Arnold responded it was his understanding that
Council had determined to keep the rates just a little below private
industry.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman St. Croix, to
table this Resolution for two weeks and that a report be prepared on
comparable rates. Yeas: Councilmembers Gray,,Kross, Reeves, St. Croix,
Wiklinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution Adopted Making an
Appointment of an Alternate Member
to the Senior Citizens Board
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"Due to the resignation of Margo Rosenkranz, an alternate member of the
Senior Citizens Board, a vacancy exists on that Board.
Council needs to review the attached applications and make an appointment
to fill the existing vacancy."
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilmarth, to
appoint Ralph Martinsen Jr. to the Board and adopt the'Resolution. Yeas:
Councilmembers Gray, Kross, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Tabled Indefinitely
Vacating an Alley in Block 284
Lots 15-18 in the Citv of Fort Collins
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"The applicants are requesting vacation of a portion of the alley, Block
284, Lots 15-18 in the City of Fort Collins. This request has been re-
viewed by the City staff and those affected agencies. That review con-
cludes that historically this platted alley has not been used and access
has been made through Lots 13 and 14, a non -dedicated alley on private
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property. The property owner has since begun construction on Lot 13, 715
Sycamore, blocking the historical alternate access. Water and sewer are
not located in the platted alley. It is the request of the Light and Power
Department to maintain the alley as a utility easement for the existing
overhead lines. Due to the blocking of the historical alley as a result of
the owner's construction on Lot 13, the staff recommends denial of the
vacation request and further recommends reclamation of the encroached
areas."
City Manager Arnold requested this item be tabled indefinitely.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves, to
table Ordinance No. 101, 1980, indefinitely. Yeas: Councilmembers Gray,
Kross, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Brown Farm Commercial Center P.U.D. Approved
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"Background:
`
The Brown Farm Commercial Center is a mixed -use commercial P.U.D.
located at the northwest corner of Drake and Taft Hill Roads and
bounded on the west of Hampshire Road, a major north/south collector
street. The total site area is approximately 19 acres of which
approximately 3.12 acres are zoned R-P, Planned Residential, and 15.82
acres are zoned B-P, Planned Business. Surrounding land uses and
zoning are as follows:
N: R-L; Brown Farm, Third, developed
S: FA; County, vacant
E: R-L; Lexington Green 4th, developed
W: R-P; vacant
Proposed for development would be 14.62 acres of planned businss uses
and 4.32 acres of planned residential use, utilizing approximately 1.5
acres of zoned business land for residential purposes. This adjust-
ment was made in order to gain a more workable piece of residential
ground.
The business uses proposed for the development would be those .targeted
to a neighborhood center. The uses are planned to include an 82,600
sq. ft. supermarket based shopping center, a 7,000 sq. ft. drive-in
bank, a 7,000 sq. ft. restaurant, and about 56,000 sq. ft. of general
office space. Based on the fact that the development will be phased, '
the applicants are requesting flexibility in the envelopes for alter-
native land uses. Land use statistics for both the proposed and
potential commercial land uses are as follows:
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Commercial Land Use:
Gross Area
636,880 sq.
ft.
14.62
AC.
Public R.O.W.
34,370 sq.
ft.
0.79
AC.
5.4%
Net Area
602,510 sq.
ft.
3.83
AC
Parking & Drives
232,568 sq.
ft.
5.34
AC.
36.5%
Buildings(Illustrated)
124,600 sq.
ft.
2.86
AC.
19.6%
Open Space
245,342 sq.
ft.
5.63
38.5%
Parking Spaces Provided
586
Building Envelopes:
Illustrated Land Uses
ENVELOPE
G.F.A.
COVERAGE
A - Retail
82,600
sq.
ft.
82,600
sq. ft.
B - Financial Institution
7,000
sq.
ft.
7,000
sq. ft.
C - Office
17,500
sq.
ft.
8,750
sq. ft.
D - Office
11,500
sq.
ft.
5,750
sq. ft.
E - Office
F - Restaurant
27,000
7,000
sq.
sq.
ft.
ft.
13,500
7,000
sq. ft.
sq. ft.
TOTAL
152,600
sq.
ft. 124,600
sq. ft.
Alternate Land Uses
ENVELOPE
G.F.A.
B - Office
11,500
sq.
ft.
Retail
11,000
sq.
ft.
Fast Food Restaurant 4,000
sq.
ft.
C - Retail
13,000
sq.
ft.
D - Retail
9,000
sq.
ft.
Financial Institution
9,000
sq.
ft.
E - Retail
22,500
sq.
ft.
Restaurant
8,000
sq.
ft.
F - Retail
12,000
sq.
ft.
Under both schemes, building
coverage
would be
124,600
+ sq. ft.
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Discussion:
Land Use:
In the Land Use Policies Plan, a neighborhood center is defined
as "a sopping area designed to meet consumer demands from an
adjacent neighborhood." Typically, a neighborhood center would
include a supermarket grocery store with associated support
shops, ranging in size from 80,000 - 120,000 sq. ft. of total
retail trade space. The Brown Farm Commercial Center proposes to
expand this concept of a neighborhood center by including a
significant amount of office space on the site. Instead of a
neighborhood center with entirely retail uses, employment oppor-
tunities have been introduced.
Traffic Circulation:
Present Conditions:
Development of the Brown Farm Commercial Center will include the
extension of a major
Road, and an east/west
Hampshire Road will for
intersecting Drake Road
Valley Forge will form
and will intersect Taft
and will extend west to
sect and end.
Future Improvements:
m
north/south collector street, Hampshire
collector street, Valley Forge Avenue.
the western boundary of the development,
about 1,000 feet west of Taft Hill Road.
the northern boundary of the development
Hill Road 900 feet north of Drake Road
Hampshire Road where it will "T" inter -
Future roadway improvements that may affect Brown Farm Commercial
Center include City installation of a traffic signal at the
intersection of Taft Hill and Drake Road in the near future. The
designation of Overland Trail as a western by-pass will serve to
increase traffic on West Drake Road. An additional improvement
which may affect site -related traffic is the possible extension
of Hampshire Road south of Drake Road, serving future residential
areas to the south.
As the Brown Farm Commercial Center has expanded in scope, with a
larger market area, trips to the center should be accommodated on
arterial streets. With this in mind, access to this facility from
both arterials, Drake and Taft Hill, will be of benefit to traffic
operations in the area.
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With the extension of Valley Forge and Hampshire Road to the arterial
streets, these intersections will be the possible site of future
traffic signals. The Traffic Engineering Division will not install
traffic signals at the entrances to this center. As this center is
built out, there could be a possibility that the entrances will
warrant signals. To alleviate this safety problem, the developer
should be responsible for raised medians at these entrances when two
or more signal warrants are met at the entrances.
Residential Development Proposal:
Background:
Applicants are proposing a 52 unit residential P.U.D. on 4
acres, zoned R-P and B-P, located north of Valley Forge Avenue.
The proposed buildings are 2 112 stories in height and are
distributed between four- and six-plexes. Land use statistics
are as follows:
Residential Land Use:
Gross Area
188,100
sq.
ft.
4.32
AC+
Public R.O.W.
33,660
sq.
ft.
0.77
AC
17.9%
'
Net Area
154,440
sq.
ft.
3.55
AC
Parking & Drives
46,610
sq.
ft.
1.07
AC
24.7%
Building Envelopes
24,500
sq.
ft.
0.56
AC
13 %
Open Space
Active
31,058
sq.
ft.
0.71
AC
16.6%
Residual
52,272
sq.
ft.
1.2
AC
27.8%
Parking Spaces Provided
110
Building Types
Density
4 - 2 Story 2 Bedroom = 16 Units Gross 12 DU/AC
6 - 2 112 Story 2 Bedroom = 36 Units Net 14.6 DU/AC
TOTAL 52 Units
This proposed strip of R-P development will provide a buffer between
the commercial center and the single family homes to the north.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of Brown Farm Commercial Center P.U.D.
subject to the submittal of detailed architectural elevations to staff
before the final site plan is reviewed by Council.
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Planning and Zoning Board Recommendation:
The Planning and Zoning Board voted 3-1 to recommend approval of the Brown
Farm Commercial Center P.U.D., Preliminary (#54-80) subject to the final
site plan including building elevations to be returned to the Board for
their review."
Planning Director Curt Smith identified the area in question and the staff
recommendation for approval and the buffering request.
Mr. Ed Zdenek, ZVFK, sooke.in support of the P.U.D.
Mr. Brian Newlands, 2348 Hampshire Road, requested extensive buffering on
the north boundary of the property.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilmarth, to
approve the Brown Farm Commercial Center P.U.D. plans, subject to the
berming and fencing being approved by staff and the final plan come back to
the Planning and Zoning Board. Yeas: Councilmembers Gray, Kross, Reeves,
St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Hill Pond P.U.D. Phase II Townhomes Approved ,
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"I. General Information:
The applicants are requesting preliminary P.U.D. plat approval
consisting of 94 townhome units, 4.4 acres of open space and requi-
site local streets. The 12.548 acre site is located on the southeast
corner of the intersection of Hill Pond Road and South Shields
Street. The site is zoned R-P, Planned Residential Zoning District,
and is presently vacant. The surrounding zoning and land uses
are as follows:.
N: R-P; Existing townhome units (Hill Pond First Filing)
S: T; Under grazing use (CSURF owned property)
E: R-P; Vacant (Future townhome units in the rest of Hill Pond
Master Plan)
W: R-P; Existing gift shop and single family residence
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Land Use Breakdown:
Gross Area 12.548 ac.
546,591
sq. ft.
Net Area 7.793 ac.
339,471
sq. ft.
Total Dwelling Units
94 Townhomes
r
(37) - 34' wide units
(3 bedrooms)
(57) - 20' wide units
(3 bedrooms)
Gross Density 7.49 units/ac.
Net Density 12.062 units/ac.
Total Floor Area
143,700
sq. ft.
(approx.)
37 units @ 1,650 sq. ft.
61,050
sq. ft.
.57 units @ 1,450 sq. ft.
82,650
sq. ft.
Coverage Breakdown:
Building Coverage
95,920 sq. ft.
17.6%
Common Parking Areas
& Driveways
51,555 sq. ft.
9.4%
Public R.O.W.
207,120 sq. ft.
37.9%
Open Space
191,853 sq. ft.
35.1%
Active Open Space
69,886 sq. ft.
12.78%
'
Open Within Deeded
Areas
40,550 sq. ft.
7.4%
Other Open Areas
86,803 sq. ft.
15.8%
Total Deeded Property
181,590 sq. ft.
33.2%
TOTAL
546,591 sq. ft.
100.0%
Parking Spaces:
Required
188 spaces
Proposed
--On deeded lots
188 spaces
--Common spaces
60 spaces
Total Spaces
248 spaces
Maximum Height
40 feet
II. Discussion:
1. Relationship to adopted
official plans:
a. Master Street Plan:
Shields Street is an arterial street.
Applicant will
'
share in the cost
of improving road
to arterial
standards.
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Land Use Policies Plan:
Comment: The site is located within 3/4 miles of the
proposed Raintree neighborhood shopping center and
1-3/4 miles of the Century Mall complex and direct-
ly adjacent to the Spring Creek Convenience Center.
The site is within 112 mile of a major employment
center (CSU). The site is within 200 feet of a
Community Park (Rolland Moore Park). There is no
convenient neighborhood park in the area. The site
has access to Hill Pond Road, which is a major
collector street, and will serve as the develop-
ment's primary access route to Shields Street. The
site is an "infill" project.
Utility Service. Sewer and water service available at periphery
of site.
Background. The subject property is parcel "C - Phase II
Townhomes" in the overall master plan for Hill Pond that was
approved by the Planning and Zoning Board in March, 1980, and
City Council in April, 1980. This parcel was approved for 110 '
units for a gross density of 9.35 DU/AC. The subject plan is in
general conformance to the approved master plan.
Streets. All local streets will be publicly dedicated and
maintained. Shire Court will intersect with Shields Street
in the short run. However, when the property to the south
develops and allows for vehicular access, the Shire Court/
Shields Street intersection will be closed and the unneeded
portion of Shire Court will be vacated amd subsequently land-
scaped by the applicant.
III. Comments:
1. Active Open Space. Section 118-83 k.(1)(a) requires that any
any planned unit development provide at least 15% of the total
gross area be developed for active recreational use. Approxi-
mately 35.1% of the site is being planned for open space, of
which 12.78% meets the minimum requirements for "active" open
space areas. The development is short of the minimum required
open space by 12,102 sq. ft. or 2.2%. The applicants are seeking
a variance to the "active" open space requirements based upon the
following findings:
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a. The development is immediately adjacent to a planned commun-
ity park - Rolland Moore Park;
b. The residents of this townhome phase of Hill Pond will have
the option to participate in the ownership and use of the
existing "5.81 acre Hill Pond Recreational Area" immediately
to the north, along with any improvements thereto; and
c. The project will have direct pedestrian access via "Hill Pond
Pedestrian Circulation System" to the Spring Creek Trail and
its related open space areas.
The staff feels that the active open space needs of the residents
of this phase will be satisfied by the existing and/or planned
open space areas in the area. Furthermore, the proposed develop-
ment successfully accomplished many of the stated objectives of
the City by providing an innovative residential project through
clustering of units into 4 distinct "neighborhoods"; achieving
80% or better efficiently oriented passive solar units; extensive
landscaping and berming; and, a main private pedestrian system
which follows the length of the green belt for easy access
between residential units and activities on and off the site.
. Therefore, the staff would recommend a variance to the "active"
open space requirement of the P.U.D. regulations.
IV. Staff Recommendation:
The staff of the Department of Planning and Development recommends
approval of the preliminary P.U.D. plan of the Hill Pond Phase II
Townhome development and variance to the 15% "Active" open space
requirement.
V. Planning and Zoning Board Recommendation:
At their regular business meeting on June 26, 1980, the Planning and
Zoning Board recommended approval of the preliminary P.U.D. plan of
the Hill Pond Phase II Townhome (#13-80A) development and variance to
the 15% "active" open space requirement."
Planning Director Curt Smith identified the area in question, addressed the
comments of the staff and the variance request.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman St. Croix, to
approve Hill Pond P.U.D. Phase II Townhomes plans, and the variance.
Yeas: Councilmembers Gray, Kross, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wil-
marth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Ordinance Adopted on First Reading
Rezoning Property Known as
Fox Meadows II _
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"I. Proposal:
A change in zoning of approximately 15.27 acres currently in the T,
Transition Zoning District, to R-M-P, Medium Density Planned Resi-
dential District, located at the southeast corner of Timberline Road
and Horsetooth Road.
II. Reasons for Request:
The property owner has submitted this request at the request of the
staff. The site is the last large piece of undeveloped land at the
intersection of Horsetooth Road and Timberline Road to be placed into
a developable zoning district. In order to complete a land use area
plan for this important intersection, the staff felt it was necessary
to change the property out of its present T, Transition Zoning
classification.
III. Site Background:
I
The site was annexed into the
City as part of the
81 acre Fox Meadows
annexation in late 1978. At
the time of annexation
the eastern 66
acres of the annexation was
placed into the
R-L-P, Low Density
Planned Residential District,
while the site was
placed into the T,
Transitional Zone. There have, obviously, been
no previous zoning
requests for the site.
IV. Staff Comments and Discussion:
The area focusing on the Horsetooth Road/Timberline Road intersection
is becoming an important focal point of the City of Fort Collins.
The area is the location of the headquarters of the Platte River
Power Authority and the National Cash Register Company. Two separate
undeveloped R-H zoned areas, one of 37 acres and one of 31 acres, are
both planned as office parks; the Greenfield Village P.U.D. 15 acre
neighborhood service center; and the probable addition of 70 acres of
I-P zoned land; indicate that this area will become a primary employ-
ment node within the City of Fort Collins.
The reasoning for the R-M-P zoning designation for this site is
almost one of default. There is sufficient zoning in the area to
implement the plan for a major employment node. Addition of more
acres of employment related zones might tend to over saturate the
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area with such zones. The one type of land use there seems to be a
deficiency in is areas for higher density residential development.
The Greenfield Village P.U.D. Master Plan has 339 condominium and
multi -family apartments. The addition of 15 acres of R-M-P zoning
could allow for the addition of 300 more multi -family units.
V. Staff Recommendation:
Based on policy review, the Planninq Division recommends approval of
the R-M-P zoning district.
VII. Planning and Zoning Board Recommendation:
At their regular business meeting on June 23, 1980, the Planning and
Zoning Board unanimously approved the Fox Meadows II Rezoning
(0 3-80)."
Councilman Wilkinson inquired if the staff had discussed the acquisition of
right-of-way for Timberline Road.
Planning Director Curt Smith responded that the Engineering staff is
working on the alignment.
Councilwoman Reeves made
a motion,
seconded by Councilman
St. Croix, to
adopt Ordinance No. 102,
1980, on
First Reading. Yeas:
Councilmembers
Gray, Kross, Reeves, St.
Croix, Wilkinson
and Wilmarth.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Adopted on First Reading
Rezoning Property Known as
Tiley-Chandler Rezoning
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"I. Proposal
A request to rezone approximately 69.2 acres currently zoned R-P,
Planned Residential District, to I-P, Industrial Park District,
located on Timberline Road, south of Horsetooth Road.
II. Reasons for Request (as per Rezoning Petition):
The following is taken directly from the Rezoning Petition:
"The following issues and criteria have been evaluated and serve as
justification for this rezoning request:
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The requested rezoning is in keeping with the intent of the City's
Comprehensive Plan and the criteria established by the Land Use
Policies Plan and Goals and Objectives documents. Specs T1ca� i
the proposed rezoning is in keeping with Policies 60 and 61, which
relate to Industrial Development and are found in the adopted Land
Use Policies Plan, August 14, 1979.
The following general welfare consideration utilized by the City
in evaluating rezoning requests relate to this specific property
as follows:
Substantial change to the area has occurred in the past two
years as a result of several comprehensive planning adjust-
ments and refinements. Of utmost importance is the creation
of an important, new, employment node in the general vicinity
of the subject property. This includes the early establish-
ment of the Platte River Power Authority P.U.D. (I-P Zone), as
well as the recent approval of the Greenfield Village Neigh-
borhood Center (B-P Zone), and the "Collins Tech" Office Park
(R-H Zone).
This fact, coupled with the identification of Timberline Road
as one of three primary north -south, six -lane arterials
serving the City-wide traffic network, establish significant
changing conditions. Since this property was initially
zoned R-P, a great deal of work has been undertaken by the
City to clarify future growth areas of the City. As a result,
an official Urban Growth Area boundary is presently being
proposed surrounding the entire City limits. This proposal
fits within these City criteria and objectives.
b. Excellent transportation, utility and general development
infrastructure exist on the proposed site which are supportive
to the proposed I-P uses.
c. As evidenced by the establishment of a major activity/employ-
ment node in this area of town, the near -term and long-term
needs of the City for such centers has been well established.
Past trends and conservative growth projections reinforce the
appropriateness of this proposal and this location. Other
similar employment nodes are well disbursed and do not create
a competitive situation with the subject site.
d. The impacts of the proposed zoning on the surrounding neigh-
borhood and adjoining properties are not judged to be nega-
tive. The logic of this proposal is reinforced by specific
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features which surround this property, i.e. Union Pacific
Railroad to the west, a major arterial bypass to the east,
(Timberline Road) and "Collins Tech Center" to the north. Due
to these site characteristics, this property is actually
ill -suited for residential development. Noise levels result-
ing from the adjacent elevated railroad and heavily traveled
Timberline Road seriously impact the residential use of the
site. H.U.D. backed public housing, for example, would not be.
permitted due to the inability to mitigate noise levels this
close to railroads and highways. An actual increase in rail
usage is anticipated for this Union Pacific line as a result
of energy shortages.
The reduction of residentially zoned property in this area
will not have a localized impact on the objective of planning
for housing in close proximity to jobs and shopping. Several
major planned developments in the area ensure the development
of significant housing stock as well as a wide range of
housing types. These include: Greenfield Village P.U.D.,
Sunstone P.U.D., Collindale P.U.D., Golden Meadows P.U.D., and
Fox Meadows.
' As mentioned before, the district -wide and City-wide impacts
of this proposed rezoning are, in fact, positive."
III. Site Background:
The area was annexed into the City of Fort Collins in September, 1977,
as part of the Harmony Annexation No. 2. The City Council also
approved the R-P, Planned Residential Zoning District, for the entire
annexation at that time. There have been no prior rezoning requests
for the site.
IV. Staff Comments and Discussion:
In terms of transportation facilities, the site is excellently located.
The Union Pacific Railroad has a line which is at the western boundary
of the proposed rezoning. Timberline Road, the eastern boundary, is a
proposed major arterial street and is also carrying the designation of
a truck bypass around the City. The site is located approximately
one-half mile north of Harmony Road, which is also Colorado Highway
68, a divided four -lane controlled access highway. Two and one-half
miles east of the Timberline Road, Harmony Road has a full interchange
with Interstate Highway 25. Although Timberline Road is only a
two-lane street at the present time, it will be expanded to full major
arterial design when the requested rezoning property, and other
adjacent properties develop.
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development in t
the major sewer
runs through the
and flow is also
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and properly sized to handle industrial
rezoning site. The Warren trunk line,
the southernmost portion of the City,
t of the site. Adequate water pressure
In addition to adequate utilities and transportation facilities, this
rezoning request can also be supported by recent City Council develop-
ment and rezoning decisions. The western side of the Timberline Road
corridor is being developed as a major employment node within the City
of Fort Collins. North of Horsetooth Road and west of Timberline Road
is located the headquarters of the Platte River Power Authority and
National Cash Register, in an I-P, Industrial Park, zoned area. North
and south of the I-P area are sites zoned R-H, High Density Residen-
tial District, both of which are planned as office parks. The re-
quested rezoning area can be a logical extension of these areas to the
south.
A final concern the staff would like to document is the amount of
undeveloped industrially zoned land in the City. According to the
Planning Division's computerized existing land use inventory, there
are 555.64 acres of vacant industrially zoned land in the City. A
breakdown by zone is as follows:
UNSUBDIVIDED
SUBDIVIDED
ZONE
ACRES
ACRES
TOTAL
I-L
84.76
55.96
140.72
I-G
68.50
91.57
160.07
I-P
211.51
43.34
254.85
TOTALS
364.77
190.87
555.64
While this rezoning request of approximately 70 acres does not
add a great amount to the above totals, its effect could be the delay
or elimination of development from an equivalent amount of presently
zoned industrial land.
Staff Recommendation:
Based on a review and analysis of all policy guidelines, the staff
recommends approval of this rezoning request.
Planning and Zoning Board Recommendation:
At their regular business meeting on June 23, 1980, the Planning and
Zoning Board unanimously approved the Tiley-Chandler Rezoning
(#30-80)."
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Councilman St. Croix made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kross, to adopt
Ordinance No. 103, 1980, on. First Reading. Yeas: .Councilmembers Gray,
Kross, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Citizen Participation
A. Recognition of Richard Astle, Scott Hickman, and Robert Nimrod for
their rescue efforts at the time of the June 29th plane crash.
Council presented plaques of appreciation to the above named for their
humanitarian efforts.
B. Recognition of Donna Beard and W. Dwain Miller for their years of
service on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
The plaques were received by Donna Beard and Mrs. Dwain Miller.
City Manager's Report
City Manager Arnold reported that the Parks and Recreation Standards are in
Council packets, and will be acted on at a later date.
Councilmembers' Reports
A. Councilwoman Reeves reported on the COG Retreat held Saturday in
Loveland. The next meeting is set to deal with the COG Budget.
B. Councilman Wilkinson reported on the Yampa Project and the pay back of
kilowatt hours that PRPA has made to date.
C. Mayor Gray reported on her trip to Rawhide.
D. Mayor Gray reported that she and members of the staff will be meeting
with the Highway Commission again on Thursday in Colorado Springs.
E. Mayor Gray reported that starting on Monday of next week, the Water
Quality Control Commission will be meeting in Fort Collins and the
City would be giving testimony on Stream Standards.
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Report from City Clerk on
Annexation Election Petitions Received
In accordance with §31-I2-107(f) CRS, 1973 as amended, City Clerk Verna
Lewis referred a petition for an annexation election received on July 3,
1980 at 4:30 p.m.
The property in question is between LaPorte Avenue and Vine Drive, west of
Taft Hill.
The petition contains 21 signatures and the parcel contains 86.7 acres.
City Clerk Verna Lewis then deferred to City Attorney Liley to address the
annexation Election Procedures.
City Attorney Liley stated the City Clerk had referred this matter as a
communication, under the statute, within a reasonable time period. Council
next has to make a determination whether the petition is in substantial
compliance with the statute. This has not been verified as yet, and
therefore the administration is recommending tabling of this item and item
No. 36, Resolution Initiating Annexation Proceedings for the Vine -LaPorte -
Taft Annexation.
The City Attorney then informed Council of the procedures, since we have
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already received an annexation petition for this property. The procedure
Council would normally take would be to adopt a resolution setting the
matter for hearing with the intent to annex. The second step, after thirty
days, would be to adopt a resolution making findings that the annexation
petition complies with state statutes, and the last step is to pass an
Ordinance annexing the property.
The alternative procedure is a petition for an annexation election if it is
submitted ten days prior to hearing on the annexation petition, and that
takes precedence over the previously submitted annexation petition.
The City Attorney then outlined the procedures for checking the signatures
and qualifications of the petitioners.
If it is certified that the annexation election petition is in substantial
compliance, then the next step is that Council would adopt a resolution
indicating an intent to annex the property. After thirty days, a public
hearing would be held and Council would petition the District Court to
conduct an annexation election. The District Court would appoint three
commissioners; one nominated by the City, one representing the land owners,
and one approved by both. -
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Policy Questions Concerning
Annexation of Developed Property
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"Background:
The City is receiving annexation petitions that include land parcels that
are already developed. In most instances these developed parcels are
already served by water and sewer service, electric service and improved
streets. The property owners that own the developed parcels understandably
want answers about their services before they decide about annexation.
Council will recall that this matter was discussed in detail when the
Imperial Estates annexation was under discussion and a number of commit-
ments made to the Imperial Estates people based upon that discussion. The
Imperial Estates annexation never materialized and therefore the commit-
ments were never finalized.
Staff has used the Imperial Estates discussion as a basis upon which to
talk with property owners in other areas of potential annexation. The next
item on the agenda, Vine -LaPorte -Taft Annexation, is a case in point.
Council needs to give staff more direction on these policy matters and, if
different than the Imperial Estates discussion, staff needs to work more
with the Vine -LaPorte -Taft people because the service concept developed in
the Imperial Estates annexation was communicated to them.
Specifically, the issues are:
1. Character of the Area - Zoning:
At the time of annexation, properties will be zoned that City zoning
district which is most compatible with the existing development and
character of the area. Given the generally large lot development and
presence of farm animals in these areas being proposed for annexation,
the R-E zone is typically the most appropriate.
2. Sewer Service:
The City will not require that property owners connect to the City
sewer system at the time of annexation. Connection will be required
only when the septic tank creates an identifiable health hazard or,
when property owners in the area petition the City for sewer service.
In both instances the City will install as much of a sewer system as is
necessary to service a particular area. The City envisions that this
might result in sewer improvements and connections to the sewer system
being made one street at a time. At the time that connection to the
City sewer is made, property owners will be assessed charges for
hookups and will pay normal City sewer rates.
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3. Water Service:
If the City provides water service, the following provisions will apply
to those existing houses presently provided water by the district upon
connection to the City's water system:
a) A parkland fee will not be required.
b) Property owners will be exempt from the requirement to pay the
City's Water Plan Investment Fee and Water Tap Fee.
c) Raw water rights will not be required for connection and service.
d) Property will be subject to normal service rates and charges for
water service on the same basis as all other in -City customers.
Property owners may elect either flat -rate or metered water ser-
vice.
4. Electric Service:
At the time of annexation, the City will require all properties
to connect to the City's electrical system. Property owners will be
exempt from any hook-up charges and will be subject to all normal
service rates on the same basis as other in -City customers. '
5. Infrastructure Improvements:
At the time of annexation, the City does not intend to make improve-
ments to the local street system in the developed areas. Improvements
will be made only on the request of property owners.
The City does not intend to make any improvements for storm drainage at
the time of annexation. Any improvements in the future would be based
on requests from property owners and on an overall storm drainage
program for the entire streets.
Improvement of streets to arterial standards, including paving curb and
gutter, sidewalks, streetlights, and bikeways, will occur at the time
of development of the surrounding area and according to the City's
overall street improvement plan."
City Manager Arnold stated there is no adopted policy and called upon
Planning Director Curt Smith who reviewed the policy questions.
Councilmembers discussed the pros and cons of the policies and the volun-
tary and involuntary annexations.
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Planning Director Curt Smith stated he would follow the procedure unless he
heard objection from the Council. The procedure is to "continue to discuss
these types of policies, with the residents for any area considered which
is already developed for annexation, and work up specific documents to
bring to the Council with these annexation considerations. "
No objections were voiced and no further action taken on this item.
Resolution Tabled Initiating Annexation
Proceedings for the Vine -LaPorte -Taft Annexation
Councilman Kross made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilmarth, to table
the Resolution to August 5, 1980. Yeas: Councilmembers Gray, Kross,
Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Adopted on First Reading
Annexing Property Known as
Dixon Creek Annexation
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"The applicants are requesting annexation of 58.7 acres, located south of
Drake Road, east of Overland Trail extended and approximately one-half mile
west of Taft Hill Road. The site is presently zoned FA-1, Farming Dis-
trict, by Larimer County and is vacant. The proposed zoning is R-P,
Planned Residential. The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: FA-1 and R-L; Vacant
S: FA-1; Grazing land
E: FA-1; Grazing land
W: FA-1; Grazing land and
Comments:
one single-family residence
Reasons for request: The applicant's reasons for annexation of the proper-
ty are as follows:
A. The site is within the Urban Growth Area.
B. The site is adjacent to approved urban density development.
C. The site is adjacent to two vital city arterials. This is the
first link in the Overland Trail extension. We have been working
with Traffic Engineering on the ultimate alignment of Overland
Trail. Drake Road serves most common destinations (schools,
shopping, and employment centers) in southwest Fort Collins, and
is a logical target for mass transit.
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Staff Recommendation:
The Staff concludes that the annexation request is in compliance with the
City adopted Goals and Objectives, the Land Use Policies Plan, and the
em Urban Growth Area greent. erefore, the staff recommen s approval of
the petition for annexation of the Dixon property.
At their regular meeting on April 28, 1980, the Planning and Zoning Board
voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Dixon Creek Annexation
(#27-80)."
Planning Director Curt Smith identified the area.
Councilman Wilkinson inquired into the extension of Overland Trail.
Planning Director Curt Smith stated the property owners are aware of the
need for this extension.
Councilman .Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kross, to adopt
Ordinance No. 104, 1980, on First Reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Gray,
Kross, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance Adopted on First Reading
Zoning Property Known as
Dixon Creek
Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item:
"I. Proposal
The applicants are requesting zoning of 58.7 acres, located south of
Drake Road, east of Overland Trail extended and approximately one-
half mile west of Taft Hill Road. The site is presently zoned FA-1,
Farming District, by Larimer County and is vacant. The proposed
zoning is R-P, Planned Residential with a maximum density of 8
DU/acre. The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: FA-1 and R-L; Vacant
S: FA-1; Grazing land
E: FA-1; Grazing land
W: FA-l; Grazing land and one single-family residence
II. Applicant's Reasons for Request:
See attached letter.
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IIII. Staff Recommendation:
The petitioners request to zone the property to R-P, Planned Resi-
dential Zoning District with a condition of a maximum of 8 units per
acre would yield 469 residential units and a .possible commercial
allotment of 18,784 sq. ft. The staff feels that the conditional R-P
zone as requested is an appropriate "urban density" for the site, is
in compliance with the Land Use Policies Plan and would afford the
City the site plan review authority to assure the developments
compatibility with existing single family uses and its integration
into the future "neighborhood" for that area. Therefore, the staff
recommends approval of the petition for zoning to R-P, Planned
Residential Zoning District, of the Dixon Creek Property subject to
the condition that the maximum allowable density for the property be
8 units per acre.
IV. Planning and Zoning Board Recommendation:
At their regular business meeting on June 23, 1980, the Planning and
Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of the petition for
zoning of the Dixon Creek Property subject to a maximum 8.0 DU/acre
density (#27-80).
Mr. Carr Bieker, ZVFK, spoke in
favor of the
Ordinance.
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Councilman St. Croix expressed
concern for high density in this
area.
Councilman Kross made a motion,
seconded by
Councilman Wilmarth, to
adopt
Ordinance No. 105, 1980, on First
Reading.
Yeas: Councilmembers
Gray,
Kross, Reeves, Wilkinson, and
Wilmarth.
Nays: Councilman St.
Croix.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Other Business
A. Resolution Adopted Making an Appointment to the Planning and Zoning
ooara.
This item had been deferred to the latter part of the meeting. City
Clerk Verna Lewis read the Resolution at length appointing Dennis
Georg to the Planning and Zoning Board.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilmarth,
to adopt the Resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Gray, Kross, Reeves,
St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Resolution Adopted Making an Alternate Appointment to the Planning and
City Clerk Verna Lewis stated the Resolution would appoint Ben Napheys
III as an alternate to the Planning and Zoning Board.
Councilman Wilmarth made a motion, seconded by Councilman St.
Croix, to adopt the Resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Gray, Kross,
Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wilmarth. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Purchase of Poudre Trail System Land Approved.
City Manager Arnold stated the City needed to purchase additional
land for the trail system and additional right-of-way for Wood Street.
The City Administration has been negotiating with Mr. Bender for a
long time on both those parcels. The purchase price is $3,880.00.
The second part of the commitment is that the City will overlay and
maintain Wood Street for an approximate cost of $2,500.00.
The agreement has been signed by Mr. Bender.
Councilwoman Reeves made a motion, seconded by Councilman St. Croix, ,
to approve the purchase and authorize the execution of the agreement.
Yeas: Councilmembers Gray, Reeves, St. Croix, Wilkinson, and Wil-
marth. Nays: Councilman Kross.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Preparation of Agreement with Burlington Northern Land Development
City Manager Arnold stated this item had been discussed at some length
at the Work Session. The Administration is requesting authorization
for the City Attorney to prepare an agreement with the BNLDC for a
"programmer" for the Hotel -Convention Center. The second part is the
need to appropriate $45,000 for the City's share of the cost.
Councilman Wilmarth expressed concern that the City has no assurance
that the feasibility study will be positive, and the City would have
"dropped" $45,000, and secondly, why the BNL did not fund the study
themselves.
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City Manager Arnold responded that the Council has always been in-
terested in seeing the downtown develop and this is an assurance that
it might develop.
Councilman Kross inquired into the phasing, the public nature of
information gleaned from the study, and if there is a hotel -motel
owner, why is there not a 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 cost sharing in the feas-
ibility study.
Councilman St. Croix stated he did not see this as setting a precedent
for another project and the City should go ahead. Councilwoman Reeves
and Councilman Wilkinson agreed.
Councilmen Wilmarth and Kross spoke against the proposal as premature,
and the funding questionable.
Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeves;
to authorize the City Attorney to prepare an agreement with the
Burlington Northern Land Development Corporation. Yeas: Council -
members Gray, Reeves, St. Croix, and Wilkinson. Nays: Councilmembers
Kross and Wilmarth.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
IAdjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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