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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 21 A-C
DATE: November 16, 1999
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Ronald G. Fuchs
SUBJECT:
Items Relating to the Brookfield Annexation and Zoning.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff and the Planning and Zoning Board recommend adoption of the Resolution and the Ordinances
on First Reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A. Resolution 99-136 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Brookfield
Annexation.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 181, 1999, Annexing Property Known as the Brookfield
Annexation to the City of Fort Collins.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 182, 1999,Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins
and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Propem. Included in the Brookfield Annexation.
This is an annexation and zoning of approximately 50.30 acres in size of private land. The subject
annexation is located south of East Harmony Road, east of Cinquefoil Lane alignment, west of
County Road 7 and north of County Road 16. The property has rural agricultural uses and is in the
FA-1 Farming District in Larimer County. The recommended zoning is the Harmony Corridor
District (HC). This is a 100%voluntary annexation.
APPLICANT: Tom Iskiyan
Chateau Development Co.
8 101 East Prentice Avenue. Suite 815
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
OWNERS: Thomas Morroni
Electrical Equipment Engineering Company - Employee Profit Sharing Trust
P.O. Box 16383
Denver, CO 80216
DATE: November 16, 1999 2 ITEM NUMBER: 21 A-C
North Poudre Irrigation Company
C/o Dwayne Aranci
41288 Weld County Road 415
Fort Collins, CO 80524
BACKGROUND:
The Brookfield Annexation#18-99 is approximately 50.30 acres of privately owned property located south
of East Harmon-,Road,east of Cinquefoil Lane alignment,west ofCounty Road 7 and north of County Road
36. The site is currently zoned FA1 -Farming in Latimer County.
An Annexation Impact Report for this was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners on
October 14, 1999.
This is a voluntary annexation, located within the Urban Growth Area (UGA) of the City of Fort
Collins. The City may annex property located within the UGA provided that the property has 1/6'
contiguity with the existing City limits.The Brookfield Annexation and Zoning complies with this
standard since the property has 8,048.19 feet of its total boundary of approximately 8.169.19 feet
contiguous to the existing City limits. This meets the minimum 1,361.53 feet required to achieve
1/6 contiguity.
Contiguity to existing City limits is gained from the following common boundaries: the Stute First
(September 3, 1985)and Second Annexation(September 17, 1985)to the east,Willow Brook First
#8-99 and Willow Brook Second Annexation 48-99A(effective September 17, 1999)to the south,
and the Johnson Harmony Annexation#4-99 (effective September 17, 1999)to the west and north.
Further, the annexation is consistent with the Harmony Corridor Plan, which requires certain
property to be annexed prior to development.
The surrounding zoning and land uses as follows:
N: Proposed Harmony Corridor District(HQ,Johnson-Harmony Annexation#4-99-existing
residential and agricultural(Harmony Corridor District(HC)zoning is effective September
17, 1999 existing zoning is FA-1 Farming District in Latimer County)
S: Proposed Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District (LMN), Willow Brook
Annexation #8-99 and Willow Brook Annexation #8-99A - existing agricultural (Low
Density Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District(LMN) is effective September 17, 1999
existing zoning is FA-1 Farming District in Larimer County)
E: Harmony Corridor District(HQ zoned and undeveloped lands
W: Proposed Harmony Corridor District(HC),Johnson-Harmony Annexation 44-99-existing
residential and a`•ricultural(Harmony Corridor District(HQ is effective September 17, 1999
existing zoning is FA-I Farming District in Larimer County)
Zonine and Analvsis:
The property is currently zoned FA-I Farming District in Latimer County. The requested zoning
forthis annexation is the Harmony Corridor District(HC).There are numerous uses permitted in this
District,subject to administrative review or review by the Planning and Zoning Board. The City's
adopted Structure Plan, a part of City Plan, suggests that Harmony Corridor District (HQ zoning
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DATE: November 16, 1999 3 ITEM NUMBER: 21 A-C
is appropriate for this location. Upon annexation an enclave of four lots entirely contained within
• the boundaries of Fort Collins will result. Colorado Revised Statutes(CRS)31-12-106 dictates the
procedure required to annex unincorporated enclave areas. In addition, CRS requires an enclave to
be annexed through ordinance within a period of not less than three years.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
On September 16, 1999, the Planning and Zoning Board, by a vote of 4-0, recommended that the
Council approve the request for annexation and approve the zoning of Harmony Corridor District
(HC) subject to the following request:
The Brookfield Annexation includes the annexation of the Fossil Creek Inlet Ditch adjacent to the
applicant's parcel east property line.
. RESOLUTION 99-136
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
SETTING FORTH FINDINGS OF FACT AND DETERMINATIONS
REGARDING THE BROOKFIELD ANNEXATION
WHEREAS,annexation proceedings were heretofore initiated by the Council of the City of
Fort Collins for property to be known as the Brookfield Annexation; and
WHEREAS, following Notice given as required by law, the Council has held a hearing on
said annexation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the Council hereby finds that the petition for annexation complies with
the Municipal Annexation Act.
Section 2. That the Council hereby finds that there is at least one-sixth (1/6) contiguity
between the City and the property proposed to be annexed; that a community of interest exists
between the property proposed to be annexed and the City; that said property is urban or will be
urbanized in the near future;and that said property is integrated with or is capable of being integrated
with the City.
Section 3. That the Council further determines that the applicable parts of said Act have
been met, that an election is nqi required under said Act and that there are no other terms and
conditions to be imposed upon said annexation.
Section 4. That the Council further finds that notice was duly given and a hearing was
held regarding the annexation in accordance with said Act.
Section 5. That the Council concludes that the area proposed to be annexed in the
Brookfield Annexation is eligible for annexation to the City and should be so annexed.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins held this
16th day of November.A.D. 1999.
Mayor
ATTEST:
. City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 181, 1999
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ANNEXING PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE
BROOKFIELD ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
WHEREAS, Resolution 99-118, finding substantial compliance and initiating annexation
proceedings, has heretofore been adopted by the Council of the City of Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS,the Council does hereby find and determine that it is in the best interests of the
City to annex said area to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the following described property,to wit:
A TRACT OF LAND SITUATE IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4,TOWNSHIP
6 NORTH,RANGE 68 WEST OF THE SIXTH P.M.,LARIMER COUNTY,COLORADO,WHICH
CONSIDERING THE NORTH LINE OF THE SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER AS BEARING DUE
EAST AND WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO IS CONTAINED
WITHIN THE BOUNDARY LINES WHICH BEGIN AT A POINT WHICH BEARS s02003'E,25.00
FEET,AND AGAIN N89054'E, 563.60 FEET,AND AGAIN EAST 333.43 FEET,AND AGAIN
s02003'30"E, 1282.61 FEET FROM THE NORTH/a CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4 AND RUN
THENCE EAST 1271.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE FOSSIL
CREEK INLET DITCH: THENCE ALONG SAID WESTERLY BOUNDARY N1 1005 1'00"W,
106.25 FEET;THENCE N270035'00"W,392.54 FEET;THENCE N360030'00"W,285.09
FEET;THENCE N61 0020'00"W,202.54 FEET;THENCE N530050'00"W, 125.95 FEET;
THENCE N000052'00"W, 36.35 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF STUTE
ANNEXATION NO.1 AS RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 85045424 AT THE LARIMER
COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE; THENCE ALONG SAID ANNEXATION THE
FOLLOWING 3 (THREE)COURSES:
1) s880044'16"E, 168.65 FEET TO THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE FOSSIL CREEK
INLET DITCH:
2) s610020'00"E,221.87 FEET;
3) s36°°30'00"E, 322.36 FEET TO THE BOUNDARY OF STUTE ANNEXATION NO. 2 AS
RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 85048925 AT THE LARIMER COUNTY CLERK AND
RECORDERS OFFICE;THENCE ALONG SAID ANNEXATION AND EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF
THE FOSSIL CREEK INLET DITCH THE FOLLOWING 3 (THREE)COURSES:
1)s270035'00"E,419.56 FEET;
2) sl1051'OO"E,873.69 FEET;
3)s21"48�00"E,375.75 FEET;THENCE ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF STUTE ANNEXATION
N0.2 AND STUTE ANNEXATION NO.3(RECEPTION NO.86029294)s24006'00"E,252.00
FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF THE SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER;THENCE
s0201 T30"E,55.37 FEET TO THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4;THENCE
ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4 N89°06'45"W.
1744.54 FEET;THENCE N02003'30°w, 131538 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SAID DESCRIBED TRACT CONTAINS 50.30.ACRES MORE OR LESS AND IS SUBJECT TO ANY
CONDITIONS, RIGHT-OF-WAY OR EASEMENTS OF RECORD OR THAT AS NOW EXIST ON
THE GROUND.
be, and hereby is, annexed to the City of Fort Collins and made a part of said City,to be known as
the Brookfield Annexation.
Section 2. That, in annexing said property to the City, the City does not assume any
obligation respecting the construction of water mains,sewer lines,gas mains,electric service lines,
streets or any other services or utilities in connection with the property hereby annexed except as
may be provided by the ordinances of the City.
Section 3. That the City hereby consents,pursuant to Section 37-45-136(3.6),C.R.S.,to the
inclusion of said property into the Municipal Subdistrict, Northern Colorado Water Conservancy
District.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 16th day of
November,A.D. 1999,and to be presented for final passage on the 7th day of December,A.D. 1999.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 7th day of December,A.D. 1999.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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. ORDINANCE NO. 182. 1999
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AND CLASSIFYING FOR ZONING PURPOSES THE PROPERTY INCLUDED
IN THE BROOKFIELD ANNEXATION TO THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
WHEREAS, Division 13 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins establishes the
Zoning Map and Zone Districts of the City; and
WHEREAS, Division 2.8 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins establishes
procedures and criteria for reviewing the zoning of land; and
WHEREAS,in accordance with the foregoing,the Council has considered the zoning of the
property which is the subject of this ordinance,and has determined that the said property should be
zoned as hereafter provided.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins adopted pursuant to Section
1.3.2 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, changed and
amended by including the property known as the Brookfield Annexation to the City of Fort Collins,
Colorado, in the Harmony Corridor (HC) Zone District, which property is more particularly
described as situate in the County of Larimer, State of Colorado, to wit:
A TRACT OF LAND SITUATE IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4,TOWNSHIP
6 NORTH,RANGE 68 WEST OF THE SIXTH P.M..LARIMER COUNTY,COLORADO,WHICH
CONSIDERING THENORTH LINE OF THE SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER AS BEARING DUE
EAST AND WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO IS CONTAINED
WITHA THE BOUNDARY LINES WHICH BEGIN AT A POINT WHICH BEARS s02003'E.25.00
FEET, AND AGAIN N89°54'E, 563.60 FEET,AND AGAIN EAST 333.43 FEET,AND AGAIN
S02°03'30"E, 1282.61 FEET FROM THE NORTH '/h CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4 AND RUN
THENCE EAST 1271.30 FEET TO A POrVT ON THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE FOSSIL
CREEK INLET DITCH; THENCE ALONG SAID WESTERLY BOUNDARY Nll°°51'00"W,
106?5 FEET; THENCE N270035'00"NN-.392.54 FEET;THENCE N360030'00"W,285.09
FEET; THENCE N61°°20'00"W, 202.54 FEET; THENCE N530050'00"W, 125.95 FEET;
THENCE N001'52'00"W, 36.35 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF STUTE
ANNEXATION NO.] AS RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 85045424 AT THE LARIMER
COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE;THENCE ALONG SAID ANNEXATION THE
FOLLOWING 3 (THREE)COURSES:
1) s880044'16"E. 168.65 FEET TO THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE FOSSIL CREEK
INLET DITCH;
2)s610020'00"E.221.87 FEET;
3) s360030'00"E, 322.36 FEET TO THE BOUNDARY OF STUTE ANNEXATION NO. 2 AS
RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 85048925 AT THE LARIMER COUNTY CLERK AND
RECORDERS OFFICE;THENCE ALONG SAID ANNEXATION AND EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF
THE FOSSIL CREEK INLET DITCH THE FOLLOWING 3 (THREE)COURSES:
1) s270035'00"E,419.56 FEET;
2)S1105l'00"E, 873.69 FEET;
3) s21048'00"E, 375.75 FEET;
THENCE ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF STUTE ANNEXATI ON NO.2 AND STUTE ANNEXATION
NO. 3 (RECEPTION NO. 86029294)s24°06'00"E,252.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST
LINE OF THE SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER;THENCE S02017'30"E,55.37 FEETTO THE EAST
QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4 N89006'45"w, 1744.54 FEET; THENCE
N02003'30"W, 1315.38 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SAID DESCRIBED TRACT CONTAINS 50.30 ACRES MORE OR LESS AND IS SUBJECT TO ANY
CONDITIONS,RIGHT-OF-WAY OR EASEMENTS OF RECORD OR THAT AS NOW EXIST ON
THE GROUND.
Section 2. That the Sign District Map adopted pursuant to Section 3.8.7(E) of the Land
Use Code of the City of Fort Collins be,and the same hereby is,changed and amended by showing
that the above-described property is included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District.
Section 3. That the City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to amend said Zoning
Map in accordance With this Ordinance.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 16th day of
November,A.D. 1999,and to be presented for final passage on the 7th day of December,A.D. 1999.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 7th day of December, A.D. 1999.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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urban desi n associates
T�Iemorandum
To: Ron Fuchs,City Planner
CuyGJTr CODU
From: Craig Karr,Director of Planning
Nuszer Kopatz urban Design Associates
Date: 11/01/99
Re: Brookfield Annexation and Zoning—Revisions per inclusion of the Fossil Creek Ditch
R.O.W. adjacent to the Brookfield property
Please find the attached documents below for annexation submission.
♦ Application form 1 each
♦ Revised APO list 1 set
♦ Petition for Annexation 1 original,4 copies
♦ Statement of Principles and Policies 1 original,3 copies
♦ Annexation Plat 2 each
(Delivered separately by TST)
The(3)list of names and addresses of all owners of record or real property within five hundred(500)feet
of the property lines of the parcel have already been submitted at an earlier date,included is a updated list
compiled by Diana Wolenetz of APO of Colorado.
The Filing Fee was previously paid.
We have tried to be as comprehensive as possible in the preparation of these applications. Any
comments you may have regarding this submittal will be greatly appreciated. In the meantime,if you
have any questions,or if you require further information,please do not hesitate to call.
1129 CHEROKEE STREET T DENVER T CO T 80204 t 303/534.3881 1' FAX 303/534-3884
mainbox@nuszer-kopatz.com
'1'od*a 'S llat Current Planning Department
Po .e [Jac Only Effective Date
Current Planning Pile # Planner AppllCat1011 POCIu
Cil of Pod Collins
Project Name: ---Br-eekf4-end Land Use Information:
Project Location (Street Address):S. of uartnonv Rd .t Gross Acreage/Square Footage: sn 'i
Project Description: Cinquefoil Lane --_ I xisting Zoning:_FA-l._La r itnP r -Cnu n F y
aasi�naus#xiat aid_nnn__Retail Art-iyjLy _ ProposedI Ise: .H__C_zpniStg basic industrial
Center with Secondary and Supporting Uses Total Number of Dwelling Units:
Genera) Information: List all owners having a
I'olal Conunercial Floor Area: T.D.D.
legal/egttitahle interest is the property. (Attach separate Applicant's/Consultant's Name: _"Om I skiyan
sheets i/necessary.) �
See Owners List N: inc of firm: Chateau Development Co,_ .
Owner's Narne(s): Who is to be the lead contact?-Tom ISkiyin
Street Address: Street Address: _81_Q1 East Prentice Ave Suite 815
City/State/Zip: Cit State
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Telephone: Fax: Telcphone:4-3o-3�----7-7t"aggq_-_Fax:_(-3 3) 6c;4-11a
Type of Request
Please indicate the type of application submitted by checking the box preceding appropriate request(s).Additional handouts are available explaining
submittal requirements for each of the following review processes.
Annexation Petition whit Initial Zoning REQUESTED ZONE:H—C Preliminary Subdivision Plat
FEE: $1,040.00 Paid Previously FEE: $1,312.00
Rezoning Petition REQUESTED ZONE: El Final Subdivision Plat
FEE: $856.00 FEE: $2,176.00
Overall Development Plan(ODP) El Minor Amendment
FEE: $1,400.00+$.50 for carb APO libel I—J PER: $168.00 I t
Pmjecl Develnpment Plan(PDP)wi1bout Subdivision Plat Major Amendment V i,.:.
PEE: $1,472.00+$.50 for each APO label FEE: $2,808.00
❑ Project Development Plan(PDP)with Subdivision Plat I'1 Non-Conforming Use Review
PEE: $2,129.00+$.50 for each APO label - FEE: $1,216.00
❑ Final Plan wilbout Subdivision Plat Vacation of ROW or Easement
FEE: $2,808.00 FEE: $5.00 per abeet of filing document
Final Plan with Subdivision Plat Small Project Fees
FEE: $3,896.00 Lj FEE: Varics--Check with the Current Planning Department
❑ Preliminary Planned Unit Development(PUD) I-1 Street Name Change
FEE: $1,472.00+ 1/2 of the Preliminary Subdivision Plat(cc and.50 for each APO label L I FEE: $5.00
Final Planned Unit Development(PUD) U Extension of Final Approval
FEE: $2,808.00+1/2 of the Final Subdivision Plat fee FEE: $496.00
Now-,: PDP's and Final (Prclitninary and Final PUD'.$) may he suhmilled
as a combined application 5n1j<-t.1 to the Final flan ice.
Cerlilicotion on reverse side must he signed. - --- ---
Minor Amendment itAfForic
Description of the change and reason(s) for the request:
Approvals --
Planning
Action:
Date: By:
Bididing Inspections
Action:
Date: By:
Engineering
Action:
i
Date: By:
Other (if applicable)
CERTIFICATION
certify the information and exhibits submitted are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that in filing this application I am acting with the knowledge,consent,and authority of the owners of the property(including all owners having a legal or equitable interest in the real property,as defined in Section 1-2 of the city Code;and including
common areas legally connected to or associated with the property which is the subject of this application)without whose consent and authority the requested action could not ,
lawfidly he accomplished. Pursuant to said authority,I hereby permit City officials to enter upon the Property for the purpose of inspection and,if necessary,for posting a public
notice on the property
Name(PRIN1): TORT IalUyan
Address: Chatean Devalo men1- Cn- same ac on Da UQ 1
Telephone:_(-3Q.3-);]]1--A 859_
Signature:
Owner List
Electric Equipment & Engineering Co. Employee Profit Sharing Trust
c/o Thomas J. Morroni
P.O. Box 16383
Denver, CO 80216
North Poudre Irrigation Company
c/o Dwayne Aranci
41288 Weld County Road#15
Fort Collins, CO 80524
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PETITION FOR ANNEXATION
THE UNDERSIGNED (hereinafter referred to as the "Petitioners") hereby
petitions the Council of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado for the annexation of an area,
to be referred to as the Brookfield Subdivision, to the City of Fort Collins. Said area,
consisting of approximately fifty and three-tenths (50.30) acres, is comprised of the 43
acre Brookfield property and the adjacent 7 acre portion of the Fossil Creek Ditch
R.O.W., and as more particularly described on Attachment "A" attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
The Petitioners allele:
1. That is desirable and necessary that such area be annexed to the City of Fort
Collins.
2. That the requirements of Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, C.R.S., exist or
have been met.
3. That not less than one-sixth of the perimeter of the area proposed to be
annexed is contiguous with the boundaries of the City of Fort Collins.
4. That a community of interest exists between the area proposed to be annexed
and the City of Fort Collins.
5. That the area to be annexed is urban or will be urbanized in the near future.
6. That the area proposed to be annexed is integrated with or capable of being
integrated with the City of Fort Collins.
7. That the Petitioners herein comprise more than fifty percent (50%) of the
landowners of the area and own more than fifty percent (50%) of the area to
be annexed, excluding any public streets, alley and lands owned by the City
of Fort Collins.
8. That the City of Fort Collins shall not be required to assume any obligation
respecting the construction of water mains, sewer lines, gas mains, electric
service lines, streets or any other services or utilities in connection with the
property proposed to be annexed except as may be provided by the ordinances
of the City of Fort Collins.
Further, as an express condition of annexation, Petitioners consent to the inclusion into
the Municipal Subdistrict, Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (the
"Subdistrict") pursuant to Section 37-45-136 (3.6) C.R.S.. Petitioner acknowledges that,
upon inclusion into the Subdistrict, Petitioners' property will be subject to the same mill
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levies and special assessments as are levied or will be levied on other similarly situated
property in the Subdistrict at the time of inclusion of Petitioners' land. Petitioners agree
to waive any right to an election which may exist pursuant to Article X, Section 20 of the
Colorado Constitution before the Subdistrict can impose such mill levies and special
assessments as it has the authority to impose. Petitioners also agree to waive, upon
inclusion, any right which may exist to a refund pursuant to Article X, Section 20 of the
Colorado Constitution.
WHEREFORE, said Petitioners request that the Council of the City of Fort Collins
approve the annexation of the area described on Attachment "A". Furthermore, the
Petitioners request that said area be placed in the Harmony Corridor District pursuant to
the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins. The foregoing notwithstanding,
Petitioners hereby reserve the right to withdraw this Petition For Annexation at any time
prior to the second reading of the Petition before the Council of the City of Fort Collins.
By executing this Petition,Petitioners represent that,together they own the area described
on Attachment "A".
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Petitioners have each executed this Petition
For Annexation this --3 _day of November, 1999.
PETITIONERS
ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT &ENGINEERING CO.
EMPLOYEE PROFIT SHARING TRUST
Address: P.O.Box 16383
Denver, CO 80216
i
Thomas J. Morrow,
Trustee
NORTH POUDRE IRRIGATION COMPANY
Address: c/o Dwayne Aranci
41288 Weld County Road 415
Fort Collins, CO 80524
B
Title: j�2E5�Dd.r%! D�2�`7�R
ATTACHMENT "A"
• LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ANNEXATION
A tract of land situated in the County of Larimer, State of Colorado, to-wit:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A TRACT OF LAND SITUATE N THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH,
RANGE 68 WEST OF THE SIXTH P.M., LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO, WHICH CONSIDERING THE
NORTH LIVE OF THE SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER AS BEARING DUE EAST AND WITH ALL
BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO IS CONTAINED WITHIN' THE BOUNDARY
LINES WHICH BEGIN AT A POINT WHICH BEARS 502003'E, 25.00 FEET, AND AGAIN N89°54'E, 563.60
FEET, AND AGAIN EAST 333.43 FEET, AND AGAIN S02003'30"E, 1282.61 FEET FROM THE NORTH '14
CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4 AND RUN THENCE EAST 1271.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY
BOUNDARY OF THE FOSSIL CREEK INLET DITCH;
THENCE ALONG SAID WESTERLY BOUNDARY NI105I'00"W, 106.25 FEET;
THENCE N27035'00"W,392.54 FEET;
THENCE N36030'00"W,285.09 FEET;
THENCE N61'20'00"W,202.54 FEET;
THENCE N53050'00"W, 125.95 FEET;
THENCE N00052'00"W, 36.35 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF STUTE ANNEXATION NO.1
AS RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 85045424 AT THE LARIVIER COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDERS
OFFICE;
THENCE ALONG SAID ANNEXATION THE FOLLOWING 3 (THREE) COURSES:
. 1)583044'167, 168.65 FEET TO THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE FOSSIL CREEK INLET DITCH;
2) 561020'00"E.221.87 FEET;
?) S36°30'00"E. 322.36 FEET TO THE BOUNDARY OF STUTE ANNEXATIO\ NO. 2 AS RECORDED AT
R`CEvi 10\\O. 85048925 AT THE LARLVIER COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE;
THENCE ALONG SAID ANNEXATION AND EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE FOSSIL CREEK INLET
DITCH THE FOLLOWING 3 (THREE)COURSES:
1)S27035'W'E.419.56 FEET;
2) S11*5I'00"E. 873.69 FEET;
3) S21648'00"E. 375.75 FEET;
THENCE ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF STUTE ANNEXATION NO.2 AND STUTE ANNEXATION NO. 3
(RECEPTION NO. 86029294) S24°06'00"E, 252.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF THE SAID
NORTHEAST QUARTER;
THENCE S0201730"E. 55.37 FEET TO THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4;
THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4 N89°0645'W,
1744.54 FEET;
THENCE NO'-°03'30"W, 1315.38 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,
SAID DESCRIBED TRACT CONTAINS 50.30 ACRES MORE OR LESS AND IS SUBJECT TO ANY
CO\-DITTO\S, RIGHT-OF-WAY OR EASEMENTS OF RECORD OR THAT AS N0W EXIST ON THE
GROUND.
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ATTACHMENT `B" -
STATE OF COLORADO )
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COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE )
The undersigned being first duly sworn upon his oath states:
That he was the circulator of the attached Petition for Annexation and that each
signature therein is the signature of the person whose name it purports to be.
Circulator
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ATTORNEY CERTIFICATION
I, Robert A. Kirkhope, an attomey licensed to practice in the State of Colorado,
hereby certify that I have examined the records of the Clerk and Recorder of Latimer
County, Colorado and have verified that the signers of this Annexation Petition for the
area referred to as the Brookfield Annexation to the City of Fort Collins are owners of the
real property in the area proposed for annexation. Furthermore, I certify that said owners
constitute more than 50% of the landowners in the area proposed for annexation, as said
area is described on Attachment "A" of said Annexation Petition, and own more than
50% of the land in said area, exclusive of streets and alleys.
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Date Signature Attomey Reg. No.
PLANNINC T LANDSCAPE ARC 'r' ITECTURE T DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING
Nov. 1, 1999
NUSZER
KOPATZ
urban design associates
Mr. Bob Blanchard
Director of Current Planning
City Council
City of Fort Collins
300 La Porte Avenue
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
RE: Brookfield Request for Annexation and Zoning
Dear Mr. Blanchard/Planning and Zoning Board/Council Members
. Chateau Development Company respectfully requests approval of a request for annexation to the City of
Fort Collins and establishment of Harmony Corridor District (H-C) zoning designation for a fifty and
three tenths (50.3) acre property known as Brookfield, south of Harmony Road, west of County Road, 7.
Included within this annexation is a 7 acre -/- portion of the Fossil Creek Ditch R.O.W. Please refer to
the attached Annexation Petition for a legal description and ownership information for the property.
The property is within the current urban growth boundaries of the City of Fort Collins and is identified
with an Employment District land use designation per the City of Fort Collins Structure Plan and Basic
Industrial and Non-Retail Activity Center per the Harmony Corridor Plan. We are requesting a Harmony
Corridor District(H-C) zoning designation for the property consistent with both plans.
The property lies within the area identified for continuing growth south of Harmony Road. Our intent for
development of the property is to be consistent with the vision of the Harmony Corridor Plan by
providing for a variety of businesses and industries with supporting residential and retail commercial land
uses.
The following specific principles and policies of Harmony Corridor Plan and the City Plan will be
supported by the development of the Brookfield community:
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HARMONY ROAD CORRIDOR PLAN
POLICIES
LU-1 Strive for excellence and high quality in the design and construction of buildings, open
spaces, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and streetscapes by establishing and enforcing
design guidelines specific to the corridor area.
The Brookfield Development will implement the design guidelines specific to the corridor that include the
elements of:
Streetscapes, including fencing and screening,
Landscaping
Street and parking lot lighting,
Building setbacks,
Architectural design and materials,
and Pedestrian and bicycle access and circulation.
LU-2 Locate all industries and businesses in the `Basic Industrial and Non-Retail Employment
Activity Centers" in the areas of the Harmony Corridor designated for such uses on Map
10. Secondary supporting uses will also be permitted in these Activity Centers, but shall
occupy no more than 25 percent (25%) of the total gross area of the Overall Development
Plan or Planned Unit Development, as applicable.
Brookfield will be consistent with the mix of Basic Industrial and Non-Retail Employment uses as well as
supporting residential and retail commercial uses consistent with this policy.
LU-3 Provide for the advance planning of large,undeveloped properties in the corridor area.
The Brookfield Development Plan will be coordinated with the planning of large parcels of land within its
vicinity in the corridor to provide greater opportunity for more innovation and variation in design,
efficiency in utility services, and accomplish many more of the policies and objectives of the community
than does a more piecemeal approach to development planning.
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CITY PLAN PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES
PRINCIPLE LU-1: Growth within the city will promote a compact development
pattern within a well-defined boundary.
Policy LU-1.1 Compact Urban Form. The desired urban form will be achieved by
directing future development to mixed-use neighborhoods and districts
while reducing the potential for dispersed growth not conductive to
pedestrian and transit use and cohesive community development.
Brookfield will be developed as a Basic Industrial and Non-Retail Activity Center with secondary support
residential and retail commercial uses.
PRINCIPLE LU-2: The city will maintain and enhance its character and sense of place
as defined by its neighborhood,districts,corridors,and edges.
Policy LU-2.1 City-Wide Structure. The City will adopt a city-wide structure of
neighborhoods, districts, corridors, and edges as a means of creating
identifiable places and achieving the goals of compact development that
is well-served by all modes of travel.
Policy LU-2.2 Urban Design. The design review process, supplemented by design
standards and guidelines, will be used to promote new construction and
redevelopment that contribute positively to the type of neighborhoods,
districts, corridors and edges described herein while emphasizing the
special identity of each area.
Brookfield will be designed consistent with the Standards and Guidelines of the Harmony Corridor Plan.
Strict attention to quality urban design and landscape architecture will be emphasized throughout the
development.
PRINCIPLE T-1: The physical organization of the city will be supported by a
framework of transportation alternatives that maximizes access and
mobility throughout the city, while reducing dependence upon the
private automobile.
Policy T-1.1 Land Use Patterns. The City will implement land use patterns, parking
policies, and demand management plans that support effective transit, an
efficient roadway system, and alternative transportation modes.
Appropriate residential densities and non-residential densities and non-
residential land uses should be within walking distance of transit stops,
permitting public transit to become a viable alternative to the automobile.
Policy T-1 2 Multi-Modal Streets. Street corridors will provide for safe and
convenient use of all modes of travel, including motor vehicles, transit,
bicycles, and pedestrians.
Policy T-13 Street Design Criteria. The City will establish street design criteria to
support transit, ride-sharing and non-motorized modes of transportation,
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which minimize conflicts between transportation modes, are compatible
with surrounding land uses and meet the needs of the users.
The master plan for Brookfield will be organized around a multi-model street system and land use pattern
that is supportive of transit in a variety of forms, with appropriate land uses arranged to encourage
walking and the use of alternatives to the automobile.
PRINCIPLE T4: Bicycling will serve as a viable alternative to automobile use for all
trip purposes.
Policy T4.1 Bicycle Facilities. The City will encourage bicycling for transportation
through an urban growth pattern that places major activity centers and
neighborhood destinations within a comfortable bicycling distance, that
assures safe and convenient access by bicycle, and that reduces the
prominence of motorized transportation in neighborhoods and other
pedestrian and bicyclist-oriented districts. Facility design will also plan
for:
a) Continuous bicycle facilities that establish system continuity and
Consistency city-wide. Facility design will be incorporated into
new development and street construction projects — linking to
adjacent facilities.
b) Bicycle access should be improved to major activity center, schools
and neighborhoods, and barriers removed in these areas to improve
circulation. Facility development, safety and convenience should
be established throughout these destinations. Level of service
standards for bicyclists should be higher within these areas.
Policy T4.2 System Design. The City will design a city-wide system of on—and—off
Road bicycle transportation facilities that maximizes safety, convenience
and comfort for bicyclists of all ages and skill levels in conformance with
accepted design criteria. The City will develop updated/new standards
for construction of bicycle facilities such as bicycle parking, right-turn
lane enjoyable and scenic bicycling routes. Transportation opportunities
represented by off-road multi-use trails while mitigating impacts on
wildlife, plan communities, pedestrians and other trail users will be
strongly encouraged to complement the on-street network.
The developers of Brookfield will work closely with the City of Fort Collins to develop a superior bicycle
Transportation facility that is well integrated with the city-wide system.
PRINCIPLE T-5: The City will acknowledge pedestrian travel as a viable
transportation mode and elevate it in importance to be in balance
with all other modes. Direct pedestrian connections will be provided
and encouraged from place of residence to transit, schools, activity
centers,work and public facilities.
Policy T-5.1 Land Use. The City will promote a mix of land uses and activities that
will maximize the potential for pedestrian mobility throughout the
community.
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. Policy T-5.2 Connections. Pedestrian connections will be clearly visible and
accessible, incorporating markings, signage, lighting and paving
materials. Other important pedestrian considerations include:
a) Building entries as viewed from the street should be clearly marked.
Buildings should be sited in ways to make their entries or intended
uses clear to and convenient for pedestrians.
b) The location and pattern of streets, buildings and open spaces must
facilitate direct pedestrian access. Commercial buildings should
provide direct access from street corners to improve access to bus
stop facilities. Shopping areas should provide for pedestrian and
bicycle connections to adjoining neighborhoods.
c) Creating barriers which separate commercial developments from
residential areas and transit should be avoided. Lot patterns should
provide safe and direct pedestrian connections from residential areas
to schools, parks, transit, employment centers, and other
neighborhood uses.
d) Direct sidewalk access should be provided between cul-de-sacs and
nearby transit facilities.
Policy T-53: Continuity. The City shall prove a safe, continuous and understandable
pedestrian network incorporating a system of sidewalks, crossings and
trails throughout the community. Bridges and crossings should be
provided over railroads, rivers, drainageways, and other features that
may be major barriers to a continuous pedestrian network.
Opportunities for pedestrian circulation will be a hallmark of the Brookfield development providing a
pedestrian circulation system that is integrated to the community and surrounding development and open
spaces.
PRINCIPLE T-6: Street crossings will be developed to be safe, comfortable, and
attractive.
Policy T-6.1 Street Crossings. Street crossing standards should be established that
include crosswalks, lighting, median refuges, comer sidewalk widening,
ramps, signs, signals, and landscaping. Crosswalks should be well
marked and visible to motorists. They should be designed to fit and
enhance the contest and character of the area, and provide for safety for
all age groups and ability groups.
Policy T-6.2 Intersection Improvements. Traffic calming and sight distance
improvement at intersections should be developed where appropriate to
enhance the safety of street crossings. Painted intersection "stop
striping" should be provided to keep vehicles clear of pedestrian
crossings. Curb radii should be minimized to reduce the speed of right
turning vehicles and reduce the distance for the pedestrian to cross the
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Policy T-63 Pedestrian Signalization. The City will ensure that signals. signs, and
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markings have clear vehicular and pedestrian indicators for street
crossings. Automatic pedestrian phases at high intersections and
pedestrian buttons at low demand areas should be provided. Protected
pedestrian signal phases to improve safety should also be provided in
high pedestrian demand areas.
PRINCIPLE T-7: The City will encourage the development of comfortable and
attractive pedestrian facilities and settings to create an interesting
pedestrian network.
Policy T-7.1 Pedestrian Facilities. The City will encourage the provision of
pedestrian scale improvements that fit the context of the area. The color,
materials, and form of pedestrian facilities and features should be
appropriate to their surroundings, as well as the functional unity of the
pedestrian network through means such as:
a) Developing attractive improvements which enhance the character
and pedestrian scale of the urban environment including streetscape
design,vertical treatments,widened sidewalks, and furnishings.
b) Incorporating special design features, public art, and site details that
can enhance the pedestrian scale of streets and become an urban
amenity.
c) Encouraging outdoor cafes and activity areas that contribute to the
character and human scale of the sidewalk environment. Building
design and details should support the human scale of the street
incorporating such elements as «indows and other openings,
porches and recesses,awnings, and patios.
PRINCIPLE T-8: The City shall develop secure pedestrian settings by developing a
well-lit inhabited pedestrian network and by mitigating the impacts
of vehicles.
Policy T-8.1 Security. Clear and direct lines of sight in pedestrian settings should be
provided to increase the perception of security. Streets should appear
inhabited to the greatest extent possible. New development should
accommodate human activity and pedestrian use. Pedestrian-oriented
lighting should be incorporated into neighborhoods, streets and other
public places to enhance safety and security.
Policy T-8.2 Site Improvements. The City will increase pedestrian safety by
identifying and correcting potentially dangerous locations with physical
improvements.
Policy T-83 Safety. The City will enact local policies and ordinances that will
enhance pedestrian safety, develop educational programs for all age
groups,as well as for bicyclists and motorists, and increase enforcement.
Brookfield will incorporate a variety of design elements that provide traffic calming and allow for safe
and convenient pedestrian travel
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. PRINCIPLE CAD-1: Each addition to the street system will be designed with
consideration to the visual character and the experience of the
citizens who will use the street system and the adjacent property.
Together, the layout of the street network and the streets themselves
will contribute to the character,form and scale of the city.
Policy CAD-1.1 Street Design Standards. All new public streets must conform to City
street standards. Alternative street designs may be approved by the City
where they are needed to accommodate unique situations, such as
important landscape features or necessary safety, accessibility and
maintenance requirements.
Policy CAD-1.2 Street Layout. New streets will make development an integrated
extension of the community. The street pattern will be simple,
interconnected and direct, avoiding circuitous routes. Multiple routes
should be provided between key destinations. Streets should be located
to consider physical features, and to create views and prominent
locations for civic landmarks such as parks,plazas and schools.
Policy CAD-1.3 Streetscape Design. All new streets will be functional, safe and visually
appealing. Shade trees, landscaped medians and parkways, public art,
and other amenities will be included in the streetscape.
Policy CAD-1.4 Streetscape Tree Design. Street trees should be used in a formal
architectural fashion to reinforce, define and connect the spaces and
corridors created by buildings and other features along a street. Canopy
shade trees shall constitute the majority of tree plantings, and a mixture
of tree types shall be included, arranged to establish partial urban tree
canopy cover. Existing trees shall be preserved to the maximum extent
feasible.
Policy CAD-1.5 Street Lighting. Lighting fixture design and illumination should be
tailored to match the context of the street. Lighting levels should be
designed to emphasize the desired effect and not the light source,
avoiding sharp contrast between bright spots and shadows, spillover
glare, and preserving"dark sky"views at night time.
a) The City should continue to explore new design options for the types
of fixtures available for use within any street condition, which
enhance the street environment by establishing a consistent style
with height,design, color and finishes.
b) Residential street light fixtures shall be designed for human,
pedestrian scale, while providing an adequate level of illumination
for safety.
d) Where higher pedestrian activity occurs, such as associated with
neighborhood or community center, districts, or transit stops, a
combination of lighting options should be considered — such as
exists in the Downtown — with high mount fixtures for broad
distribution of light within the street, and with smaller pedestrian-
oriented fixtures along the sidewalk corridors.
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Brookfield will be designed with an interconnected, hierarchal street system that is integrated with the
surrounding community. Well landscaped and lighted street corridors will be a key component of the
community identity.
PRINCIPLE CAD-3: Commercial developments create a powerful impression of the city,
both individually and taken together as a whole. While corporate
franchises and chain stores will remain vital and recognizable,
commercial developments will be designed to contribute to Fort
Collins' distinct visual quality and uniqueness.
Policy CAD-3.1 Modification of Standardized Commercial Architecture.
Commercial buildings will demonstrate a reflection of local values with
site-specific design. Standardized architectural prototypes will be
modified, if necessary, so that the city's appearance remains unique.
Development will not consist solely of repetitive design that may be
found in other communities.
Policy CAD-3.2 Compatibility with Surrounding Development. Proposed commercial
buildings must contribute to the positive character of the area. Building
materials, architectural details, color range, building massing, and
relationships to streets and sidewalks will contribute to a distinctive local
district, corridor,or neighborhood.
PRINCIPLE HSGl: A variety of housing types and densities will be available throughout
the urban area for all income levels.
Policy HSG1.1 Land Use Patterns. The City will encourage a variety of housing types
and densities, including mixed-used developments, that are well-served
by public transportation and close to employment centers, services, and
amenities. In particular, the City will promote the siting of higher
density housing near public transportation, shopping, and in designated
neighborhoods and districts.
Secondary support land uses at Brookfield will include a variety of housing types and densities that will
be close to employment Athin the development and the greater Harmony Road Corridor, open spaces and
other community amenities.
PRINCIPLE ENV-5: Natural habitat/ecosystems (wildlife, wetlands, and riparian areas)
will be protected and enhanced within the developed landscape of
Fort Collins.
Policy ENV-5.1 Protection and Enhancement. The City will seek to integrate wildlife
habitat, riparian areas, wetlands and other important natural features into
the developed landscape by directing development away from sensitive
areas and using innovative planning, design, buffering, and management
practices. The City's regulatory powers will be used to preserve,protect,
and enhance the resources and values of natural areas by directing
development away from sensitive natural features — such as wetlands,
riparian areas and wildlife habitat. When it is not possible to direct
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development away from natural areas,these areas will be protected in the
developed landscape.
PRINCIPLE EW-7: The City will minimize potentially hazardous conditions associated
with flooding, recognize and manage for the preservation of
floodplain values, adhere to all City mandated codes, policies, and
goals, and comply with all State and Federally mandated laws and
regulations related to the management of activities in flood prone
areas.
Policy ENTV-7.6 Watershed Approach to Stormwater Management Policy. In
addition to flood control and drainage functions, stormwater systems will
be designed to minimize the introduction of human caused pollutants.
Educational programs and demonstration projects will be pursued to
enhance public understanding of pollution prevention efforts. Tributary
systems will be designed for water quality control, with appropriate use
of buffer areas, grass swales, detention ponds, etc. Receiving water
habitat restoration and protection will be included in stormwater master
plans,in conjunction with habitat mapping efforts.
PRINCIPLE NOL-3: The City's parks and recreation system will include parks, trails,
open lands, natural areas and urban streetscapes. These "green
spaces" will balance active and passive recreation opportunities in
and interconnected framework that is distributed throughout the
urban area.
• Policy NOL-3.1 Corridors. Trails along streams, drainage ways, and irrigation ditch
corridors should be dispersed throughout the city, provide public access.
and link neighborhoods, parks, activity center, commercial centers, and
streets where environmentally appropriate and compatible with natural
habitat values.
Policy NOL-3.2 Urban Public Space. Small pocket parks, public plazas, and sidewalk
gathering places should include "street furniture" such as benches, and
be incorporated into urban designs for the Downtown District,
Community Commercial Districts, Commercial Districts, and Residential
Districts throughout the City.
The developers of Brookfield will work closely with the City to develop a master plan that protects and
enhances habitat and ecosystems within the site and surrounding lands. The Stormwater Management
Plan for Brookfield will be coordinated with surrounding development plans and support of a watershed
wide stormwater management plan.
PRLCIPLE GM-2: The City will consider the annexation of new territory into the City
limits when the annexation of such property conforms to the vision,
goals,and policies of City Plan..
Policy GM-2.1 Annexation Policies. The City Council will weigh the following factors
when considering the annexation of new land into the incorporated
limits:
♦ Statutory requirements. The property must meet all statutory
requirements for annexation according to the laws of the State of
Colorado.
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♦ Property to be annexed located within the Community Growth
Management Area. The property must be currently located within
the Community Growth Management Area boundary, or the
boundary must be amended by actions of the City (and County, if
necessary)before the City approves the proposed annexation.
♦ Annexation of county enclaves. The City will pursue annexation of
vacant/undeveloped land included in a county enclave (i.e., and area
completely surrounded by property already in the City) within one
year after such enclave becomes eligible for involuntary annexation.
(Revised by Resolution 98-56.)
♦ Infrastructure standards. Developed land, or areas seeking
voluntary annexation, must have their infrastructure improved (e.g.,
streets, utilities and storm drainage systems) to City standards, or
must have a mechanism (e.g., a special improvement district, capital
improvements program, etc.) in place to upgrade such services and
facilities to City standards before the City will assume full
responsibility for future maintenance. (Revised by Resolution 98-
56.)
♦ Properties with annexation agreements as conditions of
approval. Developments approved by the County that have an
annexation agreement with the City as a result of receiving out-of-
city utility service, will be considered for annexation when they meet
all statutory requirements.
The request for annexation of Brookfield is supportive of each of these annexation policies. The
Brookfield master plan will provide the framework for development of an exemplary Basic Industrial and
Non-Retail Activity Center. Brookfield is ideally located to provide within its boundaries and adjacent
employment commercial and residential development districts all the elements of quality urban life.
Brookfield will support many of the Principles and Policies of the Fort Collins City Plan and Harmony
Road Corridor as illustrated above. Brookfield provides the opportunity to enhance sustainable, livable
community that Fort Collins already offers its residents with choices, fairness and fulfillment in their lives
in the context of a well-defined,compact urban community.
As such,we respectful] request approval of o annexation and zoning request.
Sincerely,
Craig Kam,Diredtor 1 g
Nuszer Koparz esign Ass ciates
CK:alf
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