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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-02/21/1978-RegularFebruary 21, 1978 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, February 21, 1978 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll call was answered by the following Councilmembers: Bloom, Gray, Russell, St. Croix, Suinn and Wilkinson. Absent: Councilman Bowling. Staff Members Present: Arnold, Debel, Kaplan, Bingman, Sanfilippo, McGraw, Lanspery, Sagan and Lewis. Also: City Attorney Arthur March, Jr. Consent Calendar Items These are items of a routine or non -controversial —nature, on which a unanimous vote.of approval is expected. Any- one may request an item on this calendar be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately. (The purpose of this calendar is to allow Council to spend its time and energy on more important items.) The Consent Calendar presented was as follows: 3. Consider approving the minutes of the adjourned Coun- cil meeting of January 31, 1978, and the Regular Council meeting of February 7, 1978. 4. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 11, 1978, vacating an easement in South Mesa Subdivision. This ordinance was passed on first reading at the February 7, 1978, Council meeting. It is a remedial proposal to vacate an easement in the lots of South Mesa Subdivision occupied by Rockyhill Roller Skating Center. 110 IL February 21, 1978 ' 5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 12, 1978, amending Sections 118-41F, 118-42F, 118-43F, and 118-44F of the Code of the City of.Fort Collins relating to minimum side yard requirements in the R-L, R-L-M, and R-H zoning districts under the zoning ordinance. This ordinance was passed on first reading at the February 7, 1978, Council meeting. This ordinance eliminates the side -yard formula for single-family uses and merely requires a 5-foot side yard. 6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 13, 1978, vacating an easement in the Village West Subdivision, Fifth Filing. This ordinance was passed on first reading at the February 7, 1978, Council meeting. This is a peti- tion for vacation of an easement which is no .longer needed because of the resubdivision of the area af- fected by the easement. 7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 14, 1978, vacating a portion of an easement in the Miller Brothers, Second Subdivision. This ordinance was passed on first reading at the February 7, 1978, Council meeting. This is a re- quest to reduce the width of an easement at the rear of a lot at the southeast corner of Crestmore Place and Bryan Avenue. The reduction is from ten feet to six feet. 8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 15, 1978, annexing property known as the Allen Annexation. This ordinance was passed on first reading at the February 7, 1978, Council meeting. It is a pro- posal to annex 117.7 acres located on South Shields north of West Horsetooth Road. . 9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 16, 1978, zoning property known as the Allen Annexation. This ordinance was passed on first reading at the February 7, 1978, Council Meeting. This is the zo- ning ordinance for the property known as the Allen Annexation. The requested zoning is R-L-P. ill February 21, 1978 10, Second Reading of Ordinance No. 17, 1111, annexing ' property known as the Trend Homes First Annexation. This ordinance was passed on first reading at the February 7, 1978, Council meeting. This annexa- tion would annex 73.85 acres on Horsetooth Road just east of South Taft Hill. The requested zoning is R-L. 11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 18, 1978, zoning property known as the Trend Homes First Annexation. This ordinance was passed on first reading at the February 7, 1978, Council meeting. This would zone the property known as the Trend Homes First Annexa- tion with R-L-P zoning. 12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 19, 1978, zoning property known as the Cunningham Corner Second Annexation. This ordinance was passed on first reading at the February 7, 1978, Council meeting. Since the con- tract pertaining to authorized uses has not been finalized, the Administration recommends this ' ordinance be tabled to March 14, 1978. 13. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 9, 1978, rezoning property known as the Harmony First Annexation. .This ordinance was passed on first reading at the February 7, 1978, Council meeting. This ordinance would rezone the Harmony First Annexation. A mix of R-M-P, I-P, R-L-P, and R-P was used along with 18 acres along Harmony Road being zoned T-Transition. 14. Consider Various Easements. These are easements for installation and maintenance of underground and/or overhead electric transmission lines. Also included is an agreement with Warren Lake Reservoir Company for a right of way for a trunk sewer project. (Secretary's note: Easements from following grantors. Keith T. Webb, Ben A. and Mary Wiedeman, Rush B. and David Locke, Clide and Viola Thompson, and Poudre School District R-1.) 112 February 21, 1978 15. Requisition 301-5081 for One 15kv Air Circuit Breaker Element as a Sole Source Purchase from Westinghouse. ' This requisition is for $11,330. According to our City Code, Council must approve all sole source pur- chases exceeding $10,000. 16. Authorize Contribution to Fort Collins -Loveland Corridor Program. Council must formally pass a motion setting forth their intention to contribute $15,000 to this pro- posed study. 17. Resolution Approving Engineering Agreement for Run- way Overlay Project at Fort Collins -Loveland Airport. This agreement is with Isbill and Associates and the contract amount is $57,000; 90% of this cost to be paid by FAA with 10% coming from the two cities. Our share of this portion is $17,500, and this amount has been budgeted. 18. Engineering Agreement for 10 MGD Expansion of Water Treatment Plant No. 2. ' This is a proposal for final design services with CH2M Hill on the Water Treatment Plant No. 2. The amount for these services is $229,000 and money has been budgeted in 1978 for this final design work. 19. Proposed Resolution for Naming of City Facilities. This resolution would name the public reception room at the Avery House the June Newton Bennett Room. 20. Replat of Lake Sherwood Subdivision, 3rd Filing, P.U.D. This replat simply eliminates individual lot lines within building envelopes on the undeveloped portion of this site and allows "condominium" ownership ra- ther than individual lots. 21. Replat of Harvard Subdivision, Second Filing, Lot 1. Jim Dandy Fried Chicken and Dunkin' Donut fast-food restaurants are currently located on a single lot. This replat would put each of these current uses ' on a separate lot since they are under separate ownership. 113 February 21, 1978 22. Replat of Tract "B", Southmoor Village East, Third ' Filing, Final Plat. This is a proposal for 13 single-family lots on 7.4 acres zoned R-L-P located north of Springwood Drive and east of Lemay Avenue. Staff recommends approval 23. Oakbrook II, P.U.D., Final Plan This proposal is for a 100-unit multi -family develop- ment on 5.7 acres zoned R-M-P, located between Stover Street and Stanford Street, south of Swallow Road. This is the final plan for Oakbrook II to be located between Oakbrook I and Windmill Apartments. Staff recommends approval. The following items were withdrawn from the Consent Calendar: Item No. 16 Item No. 17 Item No. 19 The ordinances presented for adoption on second reading ' were read by title by City Clerk Verna Lewis as follows: 4. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 11, 1978, vacating an easement in the South Mesa Subdivision. 5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 12, 1978, amending Sections 118-41F, 118-42F, 118-43F and 118-44F of the Code of the City of Fort Collins relating to minimum side yard requirements in the R-L, R-L-M, and R-H zoning districts under the Zoning Ordinance. 6, Second Reading of Ordinance No. 13, 1978, vacating an easement in the Village West Subdivision, Fifth Filine. 7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 14, 1978, vacating a portion of an easement in the Miller Brothers 2nd Subdivision. 8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 15, 1978, annexing property known as the Allen Annexation to the City of Fort Collins. 9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 16, 1978, amending ' Chapter 118 of the Code of the City of Fort Col- lins, commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance and classifying for zoning purposes the property in- cluded in the Allen Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. 114 February 21, 1978 10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 17, 1978, annexing property known as the Trend Homes First Annexation to the City of.Fort Collins. 11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 18, 1978, amending Chapter 118 of the Code of the City of Fort Col- lins, commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance and classifying for zoning purposes the property.in- cluded in the Trend Homes First Annexation to the City of Fort Collins Colorado. - 13. Second Reading_ of Ordinance No. 9, 1978, amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Collins by changing the zoning classification for certain property. Councilman Suinn made a motion, seconded by Councilman Russell to adopt and approve all items not withdrawn from the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Gray, Russell, St. Croix, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED 1 Mayor Bloom stated Council would go back to the items which were removed from the Consent Calendar. 16. Contribution to Fort Collins -Loveland Corridor Program Tabled. Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "At the February 14, Work Session, Council reviewed recommendations of the Fort Collins -Loveland Cor- ridor Program Committee pertaining to financial participation in the program and an interim po- licy. Council gave their support to the Commit- tee's efforts at that time. Since this was done at a Work Session, it needs to be confirmed at an official meeting. Therefore, we recommend that the Council pass a motion set- ting forth their intention to contribute $15,000 to the proposed study." 115 February 21, 1978 1 Mayor Bloom recommended this request be tabled un- til "the results are in -concerning the Land Use Plan and Park South." He indicated he was suppor- tive of the concept of the plan (Corridor Program) but had no way to evaluate the effect of the.inde- cision of the County Commissioners on the Corridor. Councilman St. Croix commented on the last Corri- dor Committee hearing and supported Mayor Bloom's recommendation, until such time as there is some criteria set for the Corridor. Councilman Wilkinson also recommended that the City's contribution be limited up to $15,000. Councilwoman Gray requested the Corridor Commit- tee consider making an alternate recommendation to the County Commissioners other than the mora- torium, when they are faced with rezoning requests. Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Council- woman Gray to table this item, as recommended by the Mayor. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Gray, Russell, St. Croix, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED 17. Resolution Adopted for Runway Overlay land Airport. Approving Engineering Agreement Project at Fort Collins -Love - Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "Isbill and Associates were selected as engineers for the runway project in April 1977. Their selec- tion was announced to Council that same month. This is the agreement with Isbill and Associates for design engineering and construction supervi- sion for the runway overlay project at the Fort 1 116 February 21, 1978 ' Collins -Loveland Airport. The contract amount for these services is $57,000; 90% of this cost will be reimbursed by the FAA. The provisions of this agreement were reviewed by. Roy Bingman, Engineering Services Director, and Engineering Staff with the City of Loveland.. These staff members met with Isbill and Associates to negotiate the price. All parties are satisfied with the Agreement. The City of Loveland and the Airport Board have approved the Agreement. The runway project is part of our capital improve- ment program at the Airport. The pre -application for the total program was approved by Council in January, 1977. Our share of the required 10'/ match for the runway project is $17,500, and this amount has been budgeted for 1978. We have received tentative approval of funding for this project by the FAA." Councilwoman Gray stated that when this item had been discussed in 1977 there was some concern re- lating to the procedures of the Airport Board that would allow the same person or persons to do the Master Plan, the Environmental Impact Study, and at the same time be awarded the Engineering Con- tract. Councilman St. Croix voiced objections to the cost and the possibility that the arrangement Council- woman Gray had alluded to could cause self-serving by the Consultant -Engineer. Councilman Wilkinson reminded Council that a sepa- rate proposal had been solicited and the costs had been comparable. City Manager Arnold stated the amount is large but is paid 90% by the FAA and that Council could es- tablish a policy that says that when you hire a consultant to do a study, he agrees that he will not be involved in any design work in implementing 1 117 ,{ February 21, 1978 that study. This could be considered at a future ' Work Session. Airport Manager Mayo Sommermeyer addressed the soil conditions at the airport and the need for the overlay, and the complexity of City participation in accepting Federal Funding. Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilman St. Croix to adopt the resolution on the condition that (Council) have a Work Session on the subject and that the Airport Board be instructed.to.submit.certain sug- gestions for revamping of the procedures to protect against conflict of interest. -Yeas: -Councilmembers Bloom, Gray, Russell, St. Croix, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION 78-17 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS TO ENTER INTO AN AGREE4E N ' WITH THE CITY OF LOVEL..AND, COLORADO AND ISBILI, ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPR0VENff3gM AT THE FORT COLLINS-LOVEI.AND MUNICIPAL,AIRPORT WIIEIT'A.S, the Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland, ODlorado jointly operate the Fort Collins -Loveland Nhuiicipal Airport; and, VaEREAS, it has been proposed the City of Fort Collins enter into an agreement with the City of Loveland and Isbill Associates, Inc., for the construction of certain needed improvements of the Fort Collins -Loveland Yn,n; cipal Airport; and, WHEREAS, the proposed agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney as to its legal effect and the City Council is of the opinion that the execution of said agreement is in the best interests of the City. NJW, MMREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that that certain agreement dated January 3, 1978 by and between the City of Fbrt Collins, Colorado, and the City of Loveland, Colorado, and Isbell Associates, Inc., be, in the same hereby is, approved; and 118 February 21, 1978 1 I BEE TT FURTEIER RffiOLVED that hereby are, authorized and ducted behalf of the City of Fort Collins. the Mayor and City Clerk be, and they to execute said agreerent for and on Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 21st day of February, A.D. 1978. ATTEST: City Cleric 19. Proposed Resolution for Naming of City Facilities Tabled to March 21, 1978. Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "The Cultural Resources Board advised approval of the Poudre Landmarks Foundation Resolution of Janu- ary 25, 1978, requesting that the public -reception room of the Avery House be named the JUNE NEWTON BENNETT ROOM. Members of the Board agree with the Poudre Landmark people that Mrs. Bennett has made an unusually significant contribution to the re- storation and preservation of the Avery House. Approval of the Resolution was by unanimous vote. After considerable discussion and study of possible guidelines for naming City facilities, the Board felt it best to act upon the Poudre Landmarks Foun- dation request prior to establishing formal naming guidelines. The Board feels it will be easier to develop guidelines without specific requests pend- ing. The Board further advises that City staff has final say in the use of the designated room." Mr. John Power, Chairman of the Poudre Landmarks Foundation, requested this item be tabled until March 21, 1978, to allow members of the Poudre Landmarks Foundation and members of the Cultural Resources Board to attend and make comments. 119 February 21, 1978 t Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilman Suinn to table this item to March 21, 1978. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Gray; Russell, St. Croix, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None. 1 THE MOTION CARRIED Ordinance Adopted on First Reading Amending Ordinance No. 128, 1977, and Changing the Description of the Portion of the Easement Vacated by Such Ordinance Following -is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "Ordinance No. 128, 1977, vacated part of an easement which was not needed on property on South College. That ordinance contained an error in the description. This ordinance will correct that error." Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to adopt Ordinance No. 20, 1978 on first read- ing. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Gray, Russell, St. Croix, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED Ordinance Adopted Code Including Bars Circumstances in the on First Reading Amending the as a Permitted Use Under Certain B-P. Planned Business District Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "Recently the City Council considered the question of whether an establishment holding a tavern license is- sued under the Liquor Code would be permitted use in the B-P zone. It was decided at that time that a pro- per interpretation of the zoning ordinance as now writ- ten would not allow such use in this zone. The Admini- stration has interpreted the zoning ordinance consistent with this decision since that time. At that meeting the City Council asked the City Attorney's office to draft an ordinance which could permit such a use in this zone. This ordinance would permit such a use only if the use was specifically designated on the approved unit deve- lopment plan. With this provision, a site -by -site ana- 1,rsis would be possible and the use would be permitted only if the Council felt it was appropriate for the par- ticular site." 120 February 21, 1978 City Attorney March stated this ordinance would be an overall policy, as a confirmation that a tavern is not appropriate as a corollary to a restaurant use; it will allow taverns in the B-P zone but only if it is speci- fically.itemized, designated and approved. Councilman Suinn made a motion, seconded.by Councilwoman Gray to adopt Ordinance No. 21, 1978 on first reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Gray, Russell, St. Croix, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED Kensington South Subdivision, 2nd Filing, Final Plat Approved Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "This proposal is for 38 single-family lots on 8.597 acres zoned R-L-P, Low Density Planned Residential District, located east of Dunbar Avenue and north of Rocky Mountain High School. The applicant is Rex ' Miller, Miller Bros., Inc., 101 East Lincoln, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521. This is the second phase of the Kensington South develop- ment. The proposal consists basically of lots on two cul-de-sacs and a 240-foot section of Dunbar Avenue --- the north -south collector serving the area. The proposed plan is consistent with the approved pre- liminary plan. Staff sees no problems with this filing." Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Gray to approve the Kensington South Subdivision, 2nd Filing, Final Plat. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Gray, Russell, St. Croix, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED 121 February 21, 1978 Cedar Village Subdivision, 3rd Filing Approved Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "This proposal is for 56 single-family lots on 13.39 acres zoned R-L-P, Low Density Residential District, located on Hull Street west of Dunbar Avenue. The applicant is Bruce Miller, 1542 Cedarwood, Fort Col- lins, Colorado 80521. The preliminary plan for the Cedar Village Subdivision was approved in March of 1977. The proposal at hand.is the second phase of the single-family portion of the development; it extends Dunbar -- the north -south col- lector serving the area -- south of the proposed Ken- sington South Second Filing and connects with Hull . Street in the County. The proposed plat is consistent with the approved pre- liminary plan. Staff sees no particular problems with this filing as proposed." ' Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to approve the Cedar Village Subdivision, 3rd Filing. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Gray, Russell, St. Croix, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None.' THE MOTION CARRIED Collindale P.U.D., Phase II, Preliminary Plan Approved'. Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "This is a proposal for 58 condominium townhouse and apartment units on 6 acres zoned R-L-P and located on Horsetooth Road east of Lemay. Major concerns with this proposal are: 1. Access: Staff feels a second access should be provided. 2. Internal Circulation: Private streets should be designed to comply with the current P.U.D. ordi- nance standards, and garages with solid side walls should be recessed from traffic lanes. 3. Pedestrian Circulation: Final plans should indi- cate improvements on pedestrian circulation as shown on the Collindale Master Plan. 122 February 21, 1978 ' 4. Final plans should include: a. system of graphics for easy identification of dwelling units; b. security lighting; C. required legal documents constituting a home- owner's association which guarantee street and driveway maintenance as well as landscape main- tenance; d. corroboration that cumulative net multi -family building coverage does not exceed 15% as per R-L-P zone; e. utility plans which include (1) detailed engi- neering design of private streets, (2) engi- neering design of Horsetooth Road to the east end of Collindale P.U.D master plan, (3) cor- roboration that swale along eastern boundary of this site is sufficient to accomodate 100- year storm runoff from the Warren Lake Outlet." Planner II Paul Deibel presented slides of the area and similar projects already developed by the developer. He also addressed the staff comments (enumerated above.) ' Councilmembers expressed concern regarding the use of private streets; City Manager Arnold stated the staff is working on a report and there is a developer/contrac- tor task force working on this project. This compiled report will go to the Planning and Zoning Board and then to Council at a Work Session: Mr. Bernie Cain, representing the developers, spoke to the staff recommendations, including two accesses, the street width requirements, parking overflow areas, and the requirements that residents pay for improvements on private streets. Councilman Suinn made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to approve the Collindale P.U.D., Phase II, Preliminary Plan contingent upon the satisfactory meet- ing of contingencies set by the staff. Yeas: Council - members Bloom, Gray, St. Croix, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: Councilman Russell. THE MOTION CARRIED 123 February 21, 1978 Bids Awarded for Sanitary Sewer Trunk Lines ' City Manager Arnold requested Council consider bids for Water and Sewer projects which are not on the agenda; these bid tabulations were.not completed prior to the agenda being distributed. Director of Water and Sewer Roger Krempei reviewed the following projects: Schedule A - Overland Prospect Collector Relief Line Eng-James Stewart & Assoc. Low Bid-Kelran Constructors, Inc. Lakewood, CO. Schedule B - Warren Lake Trunk Line Eng-James Stewart & Assoc. Low Bid-Kelran Constructors, Inc. Lakewvcd, CO. Schedule C - Spring Creek Relief Trunk Line Eng-Hogan & Olhausen, Inc. Low Bid-Kelran Constructors, Inc. Lakewood, CO. 54-Inch Raw Water Line, Water Treatment Plant No. 2 Eng-CH2M Hill Engineers Low Bidder- Burdick Contractors, Inc. Dupont, CO. Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Council- man Suinn to approve the low bids as listed and that the City Manager and City Clerk be authorized to exe- cute the agreements. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Gray, St. Croix, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None. (Councilman Russell out of room.) (Note: Recap of Bids for Sanitary Sewer and Trunk Lines and Raw Water Line follows on next page.) 124 RECAP OF BIDS FOR SANITARY SEWER TRUNK LINES & RAW WATER LINE 00 ON Engineer's Estimate Schedule A - Overland Prospect Collector Relief Line $244,688.40 Eng-James Stewart & Assoc. ,d Low Bid-Kelran Constructors, Inc. o Lakewood, CO. u A w Schedule B - Warren Lake Trunk Line $565,108.00 .Eng-James Stewart & Assoc. Law Bid-Kelran Constructors, Inc. Lakewood, CO. Schedule C - Spring Creek Relief Trunk Line $245,000.00 Eng-Hogan &.Olhausen, Inc. Law Bid-Kelran Constructors, Inc. . Lakewood, CO. 54-Inch Raw Water Line, Water $-67,000.00 Treatment Plant No. 2 Eng-CH2M Hill Engineers Low Bidder- Burdick Contractors, Inc. Dupont, CO. $266,948.00 4; $560,845.00 $334,550.60 $ 93,000.00 (1) Developer contribution due upon ccanpletion of sewer (2) Developer contribution due upon development in future Developer Costs $ 61,531.95 $ 49,990.66 (1) $264,439.74 (2) Palanro $205,416.05 $246,, 405. 60 $334,550.60 $786,372.25 $100,000.00 Budgeted Money Available $225,000 $489,000 $2b0,000 N ra $914,000 $100,000 February 21, 1978 Executive Session Authorized City Manager Arnold requested an executive session for the discussion of litigation now in progress. Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Council- man Suinn to go into executive session for discussion of legal matters. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Gray, St. Croix, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None. (Councilman Russell out of room.) City Manager's Report (a) City Manager Arnold distributed copies of letters of commendation received by the Police Department. (b) City Manager Arnold then enumerated the following items which will be discussed at the February 28, 1978. Work Session. 1. Fire House location and needs; 2. Detailed update on Lincoln Community Center, City Hall, Spring Creek Trail System, Open ' Space and Storm Drainage; 3. Report on City initiated rezonings and annexa- tions; 4. COG Housing Study; 5. Prebidder Qualification Procedure. (c) City Manager Arnold reported that the City of Fort Collins Staff Basketball Team had played the staff team of Greeley, Fort Collins being the winner. Mayor Bloom declared a recess to 7:15 p.m. Citizen Participation Mrs. Peggy Hess and Mr. Dick Sherman made a presentation to Council of a book entitled "Hardships and Hope: Fascinating Frontier Women of Northern Colorado." ' Report from City Council Members on Committees (a) Councilman St. Croix reported on the meeting of the Corridor Committee, at which the moratorium or halt 126 February 21, 1978 to rezonings in the Corridor Area had been recom- mended. The recommendation had not been adopted by the County Commissioners. (b) Councilman Suinn reported the 1041 Steering Commit- tee would meet Thursday, February 23, 1978. (c) Councilman Russell stated Platte River Power.Autho- rity would meet Thursday, February 23, 1978, at 8:30 a.m. (d) Councilwoman Gray reported the Coordinating Coun- cil on Community Education had elected Tom Frazier as Chairman. (e) Mayor Bloom reported Senate Bill 46 (Police/Fire Pension Bill) has passed through the Senate Ap- propriations Committee for the full amount, and will now go before the Senate. Decision of Zoning Board of Appeals Relating to Front Yard Five Foot Fence Upheld ' Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "Mr. and Mrs. Lew Young are appealing the,,, decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals in granting a"variance to allow a five foot fence within 15 feet of the front lot line to Mr. Alan Snyder, at 1979 Sandalwood (Appeal No. 905). The Youngs are adjacent property owners who have attended all of the hearings on this appeal and have protested the granting of the variance. This appeal was considered by the Board on December 8, 1977, January 12, 1978, and February 9, 1978. The Board's rationale for granting the variance was that they personally saw no safety hazards regarding traf- fic or visibility and that the addition of one foot in height was insignificant." Mayor Bloom stated the appellant and the applicant would be heard. Mr. Lew Young requested that Council overturn the de- cision of the Zoning Board of Appeals and direct that the fence be taken down. 1 Mr. Snyder then spoke to the hardship of his corner lot and the findings of the Board. 127 February 21, 1978 Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Council- man St. Croix to uphold the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Gray, Russell, St. Croix and Suinn. Nays: Councilman Wil- kinson. THE MOTION CARRIED Review of Proposal for 96 Units of Section 8 Family Housing Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "The proposal from HUD is for 96 units of Section 8 family housing at the Coachlight Plaza site. We have 30 days from 2-6-78 in which to respond. The Housing Authority has reviewed this proposal. Their letter indicates that if 20-40'/ of the project were for Section 8 subsidized tenants, the development would com- ply with the Fort Collins Housing Assistance Plan. Based on the Council's expressed desire for low concen- tration of subsidized units, and the Housing Authority's comments, we recommend that Council respond to HUD that a maximum of 36 subsidized units (40%) ber.approved under this proposal." City Manager Arnold stated Council had previously ap- proved the Preliminary Plan, and final approval is pending; he also explained that this is for 38 units rather than the 36 units indicated. Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Council- man Wilkinson to recommend to HUD that 38 units be approved. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Gray, Russell, St. Croix, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED Other Business Councilman Russell requested that Council consider re- moving all restrictions on the Remington Street Parking Lot, with the exception of a notice of when the lot will be cleaned. Council took no direct action on this item; the admini- stration, however, will implement the recommended changes. 128 February 21, 1978 Adjourn Meeting to March 14, 1978 ' Councilman Wilkinson made a motion, seconded by Council- woman Gray'to adjourn meeting to March 14, 1978. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Gray, Russell, St. Croix, Suinn and Wilkinson. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED Adiournment Mayor Bloom declared the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. 1 ATTEST: C y C er r, 129