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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-03/05/1964-RegularMarch 5, 1964 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, Held Thursday, March 5, 1964,at 1:30 o'clock P.M. Present: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Councilwoman Quinn. City Manager Boos, City Attorney March and City Engineer Weiss. Motion was made by Councilwoman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Colwell, that the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting held February 27, 1964, be dispensed with. Roll was called resulting as follows:. Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following report was presented and read at length: March 4, 1964 To: Fort Collins City Council From: The City Planning Board Subject: Docket #7-64 - Rezoning request by Fred Whitaker and Joseph Cook. At the regular meeting of the Planning Board, held March 3, 1964, the following action was taken: It was moved, seconded and carried by unanimous vote to recommend against the rezoning, because not enough cause for the change existed. Mr. Whitaker brought out that an error had existed on the City Zoning Map, showin€ this as "C" Residential. Planning Board members mentioned, and it was verified by Planning Board Minutes, that Mr. Whitaker had requested rezoning from Residential "A" to "D" Commercial in 1958 and was aware the property was zoned for single family use. /s/ Gene Allen Secretary Motion was made by Councilwoman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Colwell, that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be accepted and the zoning petition be den Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following report was presented and read at length: March 4, 1964 To: Fort Collins City Council From: The City Planning Board Subject: Docket #8-64 - Rezoning request by Mr. and Mrs. Riley Dalton. At the regular meeting of the Planning Board, held March 3, 1964, the following action was taken: It was moved, seconded and carried by unanimous vote to recommend t he ..re- zoning because the property had been devoted to business uses for many years and was located where the central business district should logically expand. /s/ Gene Allen Secretary Motion was made by Councilwoman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Colwell, that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be accepted and the matter be referred t o the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution and notice of hearing. Roll was call- ed resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following petition was presented and read at length: PETITION AND APPLICATION FOR REZONING STATE OF COLORADO) ) ss. COUNTY OF LARIMER) TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Gentlemen: We, the undersigned, being th6 owners of all of the following described property, situate in the City of Fort Collins, County of Larimer, State of Colorado, to -wit: All of that portion of the following described property lying East of a line drawn 330 feet West from and parallel to the Easterly boundary of the following described property: A parcel of land in S2 of NW! of Section 24, Township 7 North, Range 69 West of 6th P.M., described as follows: Considering the North line of S2 of NWh of Section 24, Township 7 North, Range 69 West 6th P.M. as bearing S. 890561 W. and with all bearings herein relative thereto, except where otherwise stated. Beginning at a point on said North line of S2 of NW of said Section 24, from which the Northeast corner of the S2 of NW4 bears N. 89°56' E. 486. feet, thence S. 00007121 W. 1024.30 feet to point on North bank of Arthur Irrigation Ditch, thence N. 89°121 W. 196.40 feet, thence S. 330251 W. 132.50 feet, then-:e S. 70°121 W. 275.70 Feet, thence N. 74041' W. 179.25 feet, thence N.45052, W• 247.20 feet, thence N. 64'37t W. 4• 309 March 5, 1964 159.20 feet, thence S. 79°19' W. 113.70 feet, thence S. 36009' W. 232.45 feet, thence S. 81°49' W. 121.10 feet, thence N. 71°031 W. 410.65 feet, thence N. 60°091 W. 304.75 feet, thence N. 680lot W. 40.434 feet to a point on the Easterly line of the State Highway iden- tified as Station / 65.82 on map recorded in Book 1020 at page 311 of the records in the office of County Clerk and Recorder of Larimer County, thence N. 00°15' E. 334•976 feet parallel with the West line of said Section and along said Easterly right of way line to a point from which the West Quarter corner of said Section bears S. 05°17113" W. 797.23 feet, thence Parallel to said Section line N. 00015, E. 69.3 feet, thence S. 59045' E. (this bearing relative to the West section line of said Section) along the North line of that property conveyed to Arthur E. Rouse and Dorma B. Rouse by Quit Claim Deed recorded in Book 1020 at page 309 of said records, 162.69 feet more or less to a point of inter- section with that course described as N. 00007.E. 90.70 feet, in that certain Deed to said Arthur E. Rouse and Dorms, B. Rouse recorded in Book 912, page 38 of said records and here- after with all bearings relative to the North line of said S2 of NW4i thence N. 00°071 E. 90.70 feet to the South line of Moran's Subdivision as shown by Plat of record filed May 1, 1948, thence N. 89°561 E. 390.00 feet along said South line, thence S. 000071 W. 58.70 feet to center line of Spring Creek, thence along the center line of said Spring Creek, N. 63119' E. 201.60 feet, thence N. 88040, E. 522.30 feet, thence N. 60°551 E. 161:00 feet, thence S. 82003t E. 141.80 feet, thence S. 15135, E. 117.80 feet, thence N. 83°421 E. 103.60 feet, thence N. 130401 E. 159.70 feet, thence N. 76°141 E. 203.90 feet, thence N. 18054, E. 266.3: feet to center of County Road, thence N. 890561 E. 119.40 feet to point of beginning; Containing six (6) acres, more or less do respectfully petition and request that the City Council amendt he zoning ordinance of the City of Fort Collins by changing said above des- cribed land from A Residence zone to B Residence zone. Respectfully submitted, Campus Gardens, Inc, and F. M. Warburtor /s/ By Robert H. Busch, Agent STATE OF COLORADO) ss. COUNTY OF LARIMER) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of By Robert H. Busch, as agent for Campus Gardens, Inc. and rM. Warburton for the purposes therein set forth. My commission expires 9/10/66. /s/ Arthur E. March Notary Public :;Note: Filing of a petition to rezone requires a deposit of $35.00 with the City Clerk to defray the cost of the amendment. Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Colwell, that the petition be tabled at this time. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. , The final plat of the Alvin Miller Foothills Subdivision, First Filing, was pre- sented. Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that this be referred to the Planning and Zoning Board for their recommendation. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following communication was pesented and read at length: March 4, 1964 To: Fort Collins City Council From: The City Planning Board Subject: Docket #67-63 - The revised final plat of Alvin L. Miller Foothills Subdivision, first filing. At their regular meeting, held March 3, 1964, the Planning Board acted upon this plat as follows: It was moved, seconded and carried by unanimous vote to recommend approval subject to the several easements being dedicated as needed by the Light and Power Department and the signifng of usual agreements covering utilities construction and street improvements. Planning Board members feel the revised plat is an improvement over the original proposal , which did not provide for street connections to property adjoining ont he south. /s/ Gene `'llen Secretary Mbt,iVn was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that the (Subdivision Plat be approved subjectt o the Subdivider entering into'the usual written agree nt with the City for the installation of utilities and public improvement's. Roll was call led resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Councilwoman (Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. 310 The following petition and application was presented and read at length: PETITION AND APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION STATE OF COLORADO) ) as. COUNTY OF LARIMER) CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS FORT COLLINS, COLORADO IGENTLEMEN: WHEREAS, We the undersigned are the owners of more than 50% of the area and com- prise the majority of land owners residing in the area which is described as situate in the County of Larimer, State of Colorado, to -wit: Considering the East line of the SE quarter of section 16, township 7 North, range 69 West of the 6th P.M. as bearing N. 00°321 W. and with all bearings herein re- lative thereto: Beginning at a point which bears N. 000321 W. 1,062.70 feet and again N. 89°40' W. 155.00 feet from the SE corner of said Section, thence N. 89040' W. 283.70 feet, thence S. 000321 E. 460.00 feet, thence N. 890401 W. 610.00 feet, thence N. 00°321 W. 716.76 feet, thence S. 89041t E. 893.70 feet, thence S. 99032T E. 257.02 feet to the point of beginning, containing 11.178 acres, more or less. AND.WiEREAS, said lands are contiguous with the City Limits of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, and more than one -sixth of the aggregate external. boundaries of said lands coincide with the existing boundaries of the City of Fort Collins, and WHEREAS, a plat of said lands has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Colorado State Statutes and the Ordinances of the City of Fort Collins, 4 copies of which said plat is herewith submitted. NOW, THEREFORE, it is respectfully petitioned that said plat comprising the above described lands, ba accepted and approved, that the territory embraced therein, to be known asthe West Lake Street Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado be included within the limits and jurisdiction of the City of Fort Collins,'Colorado, and further that said lands be included in the limits and jurisdiction of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, and further that said lands be included in Blocks 1 and 2 to be "C", balance to be "A" Residen- tial zone under the zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Collins. Dated at Fort Collins, Colorado, this 15 day of February, 1964, A. D. Respectfully submitted: /s/ Wm. E. Franz STATE OF COLORADO) ) as. COUNTY OF LARIMER) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 27 day of February, 1964. By Wm. E.'Franz forthe purposes therein set forth. IMy commission expires August 10, 1964. otary Public Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that this petition be referred to the Planning and Zoning Board for their recommendation. Roll was called resulting as follows : Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Councilw Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following communication was presented and read at length: March 4, 1964 To: Fort Collins City Council From: The City Planning Board Subject: Lighting and Improving North College Avenue Long discussions were held on this subject at the Planning Board meetings of Feb- ruary 4 and March 3, 1964. At the March meeting action was taken by the Board as follows: It was moved, seconded and carried by unanimous vote to approve the petition for side lighting, subject to approval by the Colorado Department of Highways. If the Department objects Vo side lighting, the problem is to be restudied by the Planning Board. It should be noted that on March 3rd petitions were filed opposing the construc- tion of a median strip. Signatures are by landowners in some instances and by business owners in others, representing 62.8% of the frontage, according to figures by circulators of t he petitions. A comparison was made of proposed median break locations with the location of 50 properties whose owners signed against. The comparison showed that 32 of these 50 parcels 311 March_5-,=1964 of land had direct access by one or two median breaks. /sl Gene Allen Secretary Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that the ., foregoing report be accepted, subject to the approval of the Colorado Department of High- ways. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan, and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following communication was presented and read at length: March 3, 1964 Bob Wolf Realty City Council Fort Collins, Colorado Dear Sirs: We respectfully request that the sewer assessment for the new ATO house at 635 South Shields Street be based on the building square footage rather than the lot size. We feel that the lower figure by this method is justified as nearly 60% of the lot area will be covered by building, walks, driveways and parking lot. The remaining 40% will be irri- gated by a well in the Northeast corner of the property. Sincerely yours, /s/ Robert M. Wolf, Jr. Secretary DELTA ETA HOUSE ASSOCIATION ALPHA TAU OMETA FRATERNITY After considerable discussion and upon recommendation of the City Engineer, motion was made by Councilman Colwell, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that the sewer assessments of the above property be approved for three times the area of the house. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Council- woman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following communication was presented and read at length: February 28, 1964 G. J. wpiss City Engineer Ft. Collins, Colo. Dear Sir: I was in ,your office the other day to see you about having a Church sign put up at the intersection of South College and East Prospect. The sign would be so the North and South bound traffic could read it. The sign would read First Baptist Church with an arrow pointing East. The Secretary in your office said she would talk to you and then call me, which she did. She said I would have to bring it before the next City Council meeting which is next Thurs- day. I told her I may not be able to be at the meeting. She then said I might w r3.t'e' to you and see if you would mind presenting this to the Council then let me know what is decid- ed. This would be of great appreciation not only to but to all the people of the Church. Yours truly, /a/ George H. Bolle y 135 N. Jhields or phone 482-3745 After considerable discussion, motion was made by Councilwoman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Colwell, that the request for the sign be granted subject to keeping the sign within a size of 18 X 24 inches. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following communication was presented and read at length: RFD 1 Pierce, �;olorado February 29, 1964 City Council of the City of Fort Collins City Hall Fort Collins, Colorado Gentlemen: 312 u March 5a_1964 The undersigned herewith offers to sell to the City of Fort Collins 50 acre feet units of water from the works of the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District at $60.00 per acre foot unit or a total selling price of $3,000.00 The undersigned reserves the right to use such water for the year 1964, 1965 and 1966 upon payment of the charges made therefor by the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. To exercise such right, the undersigned will notify the City Clerk of the City of Fort Collins on or before February 10 of each of such years, if the water is to be used by the undersigned for such year. The undersigned will pay the transfer fee for the transfer of such water right to the City of Fort Collins, and will furnish an Application 2)r Transfer duly executed by the undersigned and any holder of an encumbrance against the property from which the water is to be transferred, and will furnish an Abstract of Title for examination purposes only so that the City may furnish the necessary legal opinion to the District. It is understood that the expense of examination of title for the title opinion to be furnished the District shall be the expense of the City. Payment of the purchase price will be upon approval of the transfer by the Northe Colorado ,dater Uonservancy "istrict of said water rightst o the City of Fort Collins. The within offer is conditioned upon its being accepted by the City of Fort Collin within ten (10) days from the date of this letter. Deposit of notice of acceptance in the mails addressed to the undersigned during said time shall comply with the within provision relating to notice. Notice of acceptance by the Ui.ty of Fort Collins so addressed tot he undersigned will make the within offer a binding sale -purchase agreement between the parties. Yours very truly, /s/ George R. Ball Motion was made by Councilwoman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Colwell, that the offer extended by Mr. George Ball be accepted and the Uity Attorney instructed to notify Mr. Ball of the acceptance. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following communication was presented and read at length: March 2, 1964 Mr. Gerald Weiss City Engineer City Hall Fort Collins, Colorado Dear Mr. Weiss: Re: 1216 W. Elizabeth St. Campus West Center With this letter we are respectfully requesting permission for a 1-12" water tap f or the abo subject property, Your early attention to. this matter will be greatly appreciated. Enclosed is our check in the amount of $143.50 for the building permit for the above pro- perty. Very truly yours, DENVER STEEL PRODUCTS CO. Isl J. L. McCabe Motion was made by Councilman Colwell, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the request for a 1 " water tap at 1216 West Elizabeth be approved. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. A letter from Mr. William B. Robb, Architect for St. Lukes Episcopal Church, con- taining the following requests, was presented: William B. Robb, Architect P. 0. Box 251 Fort Collins, Colorado March 3, 1964 G. J. 'Weiss Fort Collins Building Inspector Fort Collins, Colorado Re: St. Luke's Episcopal Church -Dear Mr. Weiss: 013 March 5. 1964 We are submitting the following items requesting approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals and the City Engineer: 1. That the church be granted permission to build a Sanctuary 47'-6" high at (Referred its tallest.point, on the property indicated. We believe this height is nec- to Zoning essary to achieve the proper proportions and since it is only at one end of Board of the Sanctuary and only 21-6" higher than allowed by present zoning it will not Appeals) harm the surrounding neighborhood. 2. That the Church be granted permission to build an extended curb cut, as indi- cated on the site plan, to be used as loading and unloading space for Sunday Services and mainly funerals, both for convenience and safety by having this traffic pulled safely off Stover Street. 3. That the Church be granted permission to build the curb cuts for the drives to and from the off-street parking areas as shown on the site plan. Sinderely, /s/ William B. Robb Architect The second request for an extended curb cut, as indicated, was changed by suggest ion by the City Manager and City Engineer to a off street drive way with curb cuts at each end, thus allowing a loading and unloading space, as well as additional parking on South Whitcomb Street to the west of said off-street drive way. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that the recommendation of the City Engineer and City Manager to allow two curb cuts for the off-street parking as requested and two added curb cuts for an off-street drive way as suggested by the City Engineer and the City Manager. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Councilwoman.Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following communication was presented and read at length: March 3, 1964 City of Ft. Collins IlGentlemen: Please consider this request to install one 261 - 0" curb cut for the Student Apartments located at 228 West Prospect Street. Attached is one copy Df the plot plan for your edification. Very truly yours, /s/R. Schulke Henry's Construction Co., Inc. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Council- woman Quinn, that this request be tabled for one week. Roll was called resulting as follows Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Council and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following communication was presented and read at length: February 28, 1964 Mr. John F. W. Andrejeski Rt. 3 Box 428 Fort Collins, Colorado Dear Mr. Andrejeski: As per your request, this will acknowledge ,your desire to have your property excluded from the West Fort Collins Water District. . . Very truly yours, PARKER AND UNDERWOOD, INC. /s/ Lawrence G. Koehrsen After discussion as to comments made previously to setting the boundries of the est Fort Collins Water District, the Council felt that under the circumstances, Mr. ndri'jes.k'ii should be granted a water tap as requested, inasmuch as the consulting Engineer) have acknowledged his request to have his property excluded from said district. Motion was by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Colwell, that this matter be referred to 314 Marc. the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution and agre'eme.rft '--- =.^• Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The request for sewer and water easement for Pi Phi Gamma House at 625 West Lake Street, was again presented to the City Council. The City Engineer advised the Council that the easement on the property of three times the building area of 47,337 square feet would be subject to the water and sewer easement. Motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that the water and sewer easement on Pi Phi Gamma property be made at three times the building area. Roll was called resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted. The following communication was presented and read at length: City Council City of Fort Collins, Colo. City Hall Att: Mayor Harvey Johnson Dear Mayor Johnson: February 27, 1964 In Re: Recreation Area Sec. 29 and 32 7N-69W Larimer Co. I personally want to thank ,you and the council members for the opportunity to present the above desirable recreation area as a possible City Park and public golf course. The submittal at this time and as offered would have to be subject to prior sale. I do urge the council, if interested, to contact us. It is possible that we could secure, from the owner, an option which would give the city ample time to make a through study of the area in question. Yours truly, Stoner Realty /s/ by Henry B. Brack After discussion of the proposition, the City Manager recommended that Mr- Brack be notified that we are not in a position at this time to consider the proposition as made. Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Quinn, that the matter be referred to the City Manager to advise Mr. Brack of the Council's decision. Roll was cal ed resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Councilwoman Quinn. Naves: None. The President declared the motion adopted. February 20, 1964 The Honorable Harvey G. Johnson Mayor of Fort Collins Fort Collins, Colorado Dear Mayor Johnson: As pointed out in the enclosed copy of the resolution adopted by this Association at its American Municipal Congress in New York City in 1960, "The need for better understanding and good will between the people of the United States and the people --of Lat;ih America is obvious. One means of filling this need is to support the Inter -American Municipal Organ- ization (IAMO), which, briefly described, is the equivalent on an international basis with- in the Western Hemisphere of the American Municipal Association within the United States. It holds'a biennial congrss, the last one having been in Punta del Este, Uruguay, in Oct- ober 1962, and the'next one is sh6duled for Louisville, Kentucky, October 4-8, 1964. Mayor William 0. Cowger of Louisville is Acting President of IAMO this year. The resolution also calls for the American Municipal Association to provide a total annual contribution to IAMO of at least $10,000 as the U.S. share of financial support, and the AMA Executive Committee has annually been calling upon the ten largest cities in each state (and any others over 50,000 population) to make a voluntary annual contribution. A list of those that have done so is attached. At the top of the list is a schedule of the volun- tary fee set according to population. When the Castro government of Communist Cuba made it necessary for the IAMO to move its headquarters out of Havana, it located at San Juan, Puerto Rico. For the past year it has maintained a branch office in the Washington headquarters of AMA, largely financed by our U. S. Contribution. We solicit your financial support for 1964 and would like to appoint you as an official United States delegate to the Inter -American Municipal Congress in Louisville next October. Please fill out and return the enclosed post card. Sincerely yours, /s/ Patric Healy Executive Director 315 March 5, 1964 It was the concensus of opinion of the Council that the foregoing be tabled until the Colorado Municipal League can advise them regarding same. Mr. Quirk of the Engineering firm on the reservoir, was present and showed a few slides of the progress made. He stated that the local carpenters were on strike and the work on the reservoir had stopped completely as the contractors did not have a contract with the Union to pay one'cent per hour union charge of labor to the Colorado Carpenters Apprentiship Training Trust Fund. Motion was made by Councilwoman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Colwell, that the Council adjourn. Roll was called resulting as followa: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Colwell, McMillan and Councilwoman Quinn. Nayes: None. The President declared the motion adopted and the Council adjourned. 1 or