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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 05/18/1999 - ITEMS RELATED TO THE WEST CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOODS PL I AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 36 A-C DATE: May 18, 1999 • FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Ken Waido SUBJECT : Items Related to the West Central Neighborhoods Plan Rezonings. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezonings and related actions as implementation actions of the adopted West Central Neighborhoods Plan. The Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-3 to recommend approval of the requested rezonings and related actions. I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A. Resolution 99-61 Amending the City Structure Plan Map, Map 3 of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan Entitled "Land Use and Housing Densities Plan", and Map 4 of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan Entitled "Zoning District Plan" With Regard to That Certain Property Located at 1125 South Shields Street. B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 89, 1999,Amending the Land Use Code for the Purpose of Implementing the West Central Neighborhoods Plan. C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 90, 1999, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins by Changing the Zoning Classification for Those Certain Properties Known as the West Central Neighborhoods Plan Subarea Rezoning. i I The West Central Neighborhoods Plan was adopted by the City Council on March 16, 1999, as a subarea (neighborhood) plan for an "L" shaped area of approximately three square miles located F west, southwest, and south of the Colorado State University Main Campus. The planning area's boundaries extend from Mulberry Street on the north to Drake Road on the south, and from the Burlington Northern/Sante Fe Railroad tracks on the east to Taft Hill Road on the west. r GThe West Central Neighborhoods Plan is organized in a manner similar to other subarea plans p adopted by the City. The Plan contains four chapters.Chapter 1 presents an"Introduction."Chapter 2 presents the Plan's "Visioning and Goals." Chapter 3 presents "Policies and Plans." And Chapter 4 lists a series of"Implementation Actions." The issues areas covered in the Plan include: (1) Land Use and Zoning, (2) Public and Private Sector Services, (3) Parks and Open Lands, (4) Neighborhood Appearance and Design, (5) Housing, (6) Transportation, and (7) Sense of Community. I Because the notice was not published in the newspaper at least 15 days prior to the Council's consideration of the proposed rezonings of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan,the rezonings a DATE: May 18, 1999 2 ITEM NUMBER: 36 A-C could not be scheduled when the Council adopted the Plan on March 16, 1999. Adequate notice has now been given in order for Council to consider the rezonings. The proposed rezonings require a minor amendment to two maps in the West Central Neighborhoods Plan (the Land Use and Housing Densities Plan [Map 3] and the Zoning District Plan [Map 4])and a correlated change to the City Structure Plan map of City Plan,all of which will be accomplished by approval of Resolution 99-61. One new zoning district, the H-M-N, High Density Mixed Use Neighborhood, District and amendments to the N-C-B, Neighborhood Conservation Buffer,District are also required. These amendments to the Land Use Code will be accomplished by the adoption of Ordinance No. 89, 1999. And,finally,amendments to zoning district boundaries of the Zoning map are required and will be accomplished by the adoption of Ordinance No. 90, 1999, and shown on the attached Exhibit "A" map. Several property-owners have expressed concerns with the proposed rezoning of their properties and staff would like additional time to evaluate their rezoning issues. One property is located at 1132 West Prospect Road, and the other properties are located north of East Prospect Road, adjacent to Whitcomb Street and Blevins Court. These areas have been deleted from Ordinance No. 90, 1999, Exhibit "A" map and will retain their current R-L, Low Density Residential, District zoning. Staff will work with the property-owners and return with proposed rezonings for these areas which may require additional amendments to the City Structure Plan map, the"Land Use and Housing Densities Plan" (Map 3),and the "Zoning District Plan" (Map 4)of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan. BACKGROUND: The West Central Neighborhoods Plan was adopted by the City Council on March 16, 1999, as j a subarea(neighborhood)plan for an"L" shaped area of approximately three square miles located west, southwest, and south of the Colorado State University Main Campus. The planning area's boundaries extend from Mulberry Street on the north to Drake Road on the south, and from the Burlington Northem/Sante Fe Railroad tracks on the east to Taft Hill Road on the west. The West Central Neighborhoods Plan is organized in a manner similar to other subarea plans adopted by the City. There are four chapters in the Plan. Chapter 1 presents an "Introduction" and ' discusses the.Plan's planning process and relationship to City Plan. Chapter 2 presents the Plan's "Visioning and Goals." Chapter 3 presents "Policies and Plans." And Chapter 4 lists a series of "Implementation Actions." The issues areas covered in the Plan include: (1)Land Use and Zoning, (2) Public and Private Sector Services, (3) Parks and Open Lands, (4) Neighborhood Appearance and Design, (5) Housing, (6) Transportation, and (7) Sense of Community. Rezonings: Presented below is a summary discussion of the major issue areas of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan as they relate to the proposed rezonings. From a land use perspective the Plan divides the neighborhoods into "Conservation, Development, and Redevelopment Areas." Conservation areas are areas where current land uses are considered the most appropriate uses of land. Development areas are available undeveloped/vacant lands suitable for new development. Redevelopment areas are areas where current land uses are not considered DATE: May 18, 1999 3 ITEM NUMBER: 36 A-C II to be the most appropriate for the future and should convert to more efficient uses. These areas are • shown on the attached Map 2. The "Land Use and Housing Densities Plan" (shown on the attached Map 3) divides the neighborhoods into nine land use types including residential,commercial,employment,and mixed- use classifications. The residential areas range from an "Urban Estate Area" where the residential density is limited to 2 dwelling units per acre, to "Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhoods" where the minimum density is 12 dwelling units per acre, and on to a"Campus District"where high rise structures, up to 5 stories would be encouraged. Non-residential areas range from small neighborhood centers, to "Neighborhood Related Commercial Areas," and the "Campus West/Community Commercial Area" and on to an "Employment District." When the Council adopted the West Central Neighborhoods Plan on March 16, 1999,Resolution 99-34 was also adopted making amendments to the City Structure Plan map so that it is coordinated with the "Land Use and Housing Densities Plan" (Map 3) of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan. The property-owner of 1125 S. Shields Street(Hill property) objected to the proposed land use change of the property from a community commercial designation to a low density mixed-use neighborhood designation(see attached letter dated March 11, 1999) and offered a compromise to the medium density mixed-use neighborhood designation. Council adopted the West Central Neighborhoods Plan but left the Hill property unchanged and instructed staff to work with the property-owner for a solution. Staff has reviewed the property-owner's request and recommends the property be placed into the medium density mixed-use neighborhood designation, as requested by • the property-owner, which also sets the stage for the property to be rezoned into the M-M-N, Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood,District(see below) To accomplish the land use change a minor amendment is needed to the "Land Use and Housing Densities Plan" (Map 3) of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan and a corresponding amendment to the City Structure Plan map to change the designation of the Hill property from a community commercial to a medium density- mixed use neighborhood designation. These amendments will be achieved by the City Council's adoption of Resolution 99-61. 3 Staff s support for the Hill property to be designated as a medium density mixed-use neighborhood and rezoned into the M-M-N Zone is based on the following: I � 1. Medium density mixed-use neighborhood designations are appropriate as "buffer" E areas between higher intensity activity centers (e.g., neighborhood commercial ! centers and, in this case, community commercial centers) and low density ' neighborhoods. 2. Designation ofthe Hill property as a medium density mixed-use neighborhood would be consistent with other land use designation changes in and near the Campus West Community Commercial Center adopted as parts of the West Central F Neighborhoods Plan, including the change of the Fort Rams Village Apartments and the Matador Apartments from community commercial to medium density mixed- use neighborhood and the change of the Woodbox Condos from low density residential to medium density mixed-use neighborhood. f t G I DATE: May 18, 1999 4 ITEM NUMBER: 36 A-C 3. The Hill property is an appropriate location for higher density multi-family housing given its proximity to the Campus West Community Commercial Center and the CSU Main Campus. 4. Any development on the Hill property will have to address"Section 3.5.1 Building and Project Compatibility" requirements of the Land Use Code which includes architectural character;building height,bulk,mass and scale;and land use transition criteria. There was another potential rezoning issue regarding aproperty known as"Young's Pasture"located south of Prospect Road and east of Shields Street. The property-owner was contemplating requesting a change in zoning from the M-M-N,Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood,District to the L-M-N, Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood, District. The Planning and Zoning Board tabled consideration of the potential request to allow for more neighborhood input. The property- owner has decided not to pursue the rezoning and has decided to keep the property in the M-M-N Zone, which is consistent with the "Zoning District Plan" (Map 4) of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan. The West Central Neighborhoods Plan contains a detailed"Zoning District Plan" (Map 4)which is designed to implement the"Land Use and Housing Densities Plan"(Map 3)and provides the basis for the requested rezonings. Nine Zoning Districts,eight of which currently exist in the Land Use Code,are intended to implement the conservation,development, and redevelopment concepts and the nine land use classifications of the"Land Use and Housing Densities Plan." A new district,the "H-M-N, High Density Mixed Use Neighborhood, District" and design modifications to the Land Use Standards in the"N-C-B,Neighborhood Conservation Buffer District,"require amendments to the Land Use Code and will be achieved by the Council's adoption of Ordinance No. 89, 1999. A minor amendment to the "Zoning District Plan"(Map 4)of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan for the Hill property is needed to coordinate the proposed zoning of the property with the changed land use designation to medium density mixed-use neighborhood. This amendment will be also achieved by the City Council's adoption of Resolution 99-61. Changes to the Zoning Map for all the properties proposed to be rezoned as a result of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan will be achieved by the Council's adoption of Ordinance No. 90, 1999. Most areas within the West Central Neighborhoods Plan will not be rezoned. Presented below is a summary of the zoning changes which would require amendments to the Land Use Code and Zoning Map: 1. West side of South Shield Street south of the Mulberry/Shields intersection from the R-L, Low Density Residential,District to the N-C-B,Neighborhood Conservation Buffer,District. 2. North side of West Elizabeth Street(Fort Ram Village)and the area north of Campus West Commercial Area(Baystone and Birch Street areas)from the C-C,Community Commercial, District to the M-M-N, Medium Density Mixed Use Neighborhood, District. 3. South side of West Elizabeth Street (Woodbox Condos area) from the R-L, Low Density Residential, District to the M-M-N, Medium Density Mixed Use Neighborhood, District. DATE: May 18, 1999 5 ITEM NUMBER: 36 A-C 4. West of City Park Avenue (Matador Apartments area) from the C-C, Community Commercial, District to the M-M-N, Medium Density Mixed Use Neighborhood, District. i 5. West side of South Shields Street, south of University Avenue (Hill property) from C-C, Community Commercial,District to the N-C-B,Neighborhood Conservation Buffer,District (front 190' of the parcel) and the M-M-N, Medium Density Mixed Use Neighborhood, District(balance of the parcel). 6. West side of South Shield Street south of the University Avenue from the R-L,Low Density Residential,District to the N-C-B,Neighborhood Conservation Buffer,District with a new set of Land Use Standards for lot width and building set-back. 7. North side of West Prospect Road, west of Shields Street from the R-L, Low Density Residential, District to the L-M-N, Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood, District. 8. North of West Prospect Road,east of Shields Street from the R-L,Low Density Residential, District and the M-M-N,Medium Density Mixed Use Neighborhood,District to the H-M-N, High Density Mixed Use Neighborhood, District(new zoning district). 9. South of West Prospect Road, west of South Shields Street from the M-M-N, Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood,District to the N-C,Neighborhood Commercial,District. 10. South of West Prospect Road, east of South Taft Hill Road (Red Fox Meadows Natural Area) from the U-E,Urban Estate, District to the P-O-L, Public Open Lands, District. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested rezonings with the deletion of the property located at 1132 West Prospect Road, and the properties located north of East Prospect Road, adjacent to Whitcomb Street and Blevins Court which will retain their current R-L,Low Density Residential, District zoning. Staff will work with the property-owners to evaluate their rezoning issues and return with proposed rezonings for these areas which may require additional amendments to the City Structure Plan map,the "Land Use and Housing Densities Plan" (Map 3),and the "Zoning District Plan" (Map 4) of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATION: I The Planning and Zoning Board,at its meeting of March 4, 1999,voted 4-3 to recommend approval of the rezonings as shown on the"Zoning District Plan"(Map 4)of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan. The three negative votes were based on the desire of three Board members to retain the Hill s property in the C-C, Community Commercial, District. A copy of the Board's minutes is attached. i S I • Mayor and City Council Members Page 4 March 10, 1999 VI. Member Weitkunat proposed an amendment that would pull the Hill property from the NCB Zone and place it back as it originally was in the CC Zoning District on the Structure Plan Map. Member Gavaldon seconded the motion. Chairperson Colton stated that he would not support the amendment, he does not want commercial up against the existing neighborhoods. He felt there was plenty of value in the uses that have been allowed under the LMN for the property owner to get financial returns out of it. He felt the neighborhood should be buffered. The motion failed 4-3 with Members Davidson, Craig, Carpenter and Colton voting in the negative. Rezonings: . Member Gavaldon moved to recommend to City Council approval of the requested rezonings. Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 with the intent to exclude the Young Property and leave it at the current zoning. Member Meyer seconded the motion. Member Weitkunat would not support the motion because it includes item 5, the Hill property which she does not support. Member Gavaldon supported the motion except for 95, which he believes should stay in the Community Commercial District. Even though he made the motion he would not be supporting it based on 95, the Hull property. The motion failed 4-3 with Members Meyer, Weitkunat and Gavaldon voting in the negative. MAR-11-99 THU 01:49 PM FT COLLINS-CITY MANAGER FAX NO, 970 224 6107 P. 01/07 City Attorney's Ofc. Review DONE cc: Council John F. Fischbach MARCH & =Y, P.C. Byrne/Storm . ARMUA S.MARC ,A. ATTORNEYS AND COUNSMOFtS AT SAW —fyi— LUQA A.LI" 110{,OAK 97ft r J.9RADFORO MARCH FORT COU119.CDLORADO 9O6242590 ARTMA E.M w 19701 YzJ= 1909.1991 Foe 10701 M2.5719 March 11, I999 RECEIVED MAR 111999 CITY Honorable Ann Azari VIA H "7VEKY�R Mayor City of Fort Collins 300 Laporte Avenue Fort Collins,Colorado City Council Members: VIA HAND DELIVERY Bill Bertschy Mike Byrne Chris Kneeland Scott Mason Will Smith Charles Wanner City of Fort Collins 300 Laporte Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado RE: 1125 S. Shields Stint Dear Mayor.Szari and City Council Members: This firm represents Alden V. Hill and Ann Deseran, owners of an approximate 4.9-acre parcel of property located at 1125 S. Shields Street(the"Hill Property"),which is within the West Central Neighborhoods Plan(the"WCN Plan' boundaries. The character of the neighborhood has changed drastically over the last 40 years from arural atmosphere with large lotresidential properties to a densely populated core area of the City. The Bill Property, although it remains essentially undeveloped (with the exception of the vacant 80-year old house near Shields Street and several small outbuildings)is surrounded by condominiums,apartments,single-family homes convened to student housing,the Campus West commercial district, Shields Street(a major arterial with heavy traffic) and Colorado State University ("CSU'�. Recognizing the potential of the largely undeveloped Hill Property,the City found it appropriate to rezone the property to CC(Community Commercial) with the adoption of City Plan in 1997 to encourage its development as commercial or hisher density housing. Now yet another rezoning of the Hill Property is being recommended as an implementation action of the WCN Plan. This time, however, the proposal is to significantly downzone the Hill Property from CC to LMN (Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood) and NCB (Neighborhood Conservation Buffer). MAR-11-99 THU 01:49 PM FT COLLINS-CITY MANAGER FAX K 970 224 6107 P, 02/07 Mayor Azari and City Council Members March 11, 1999 Page 2 At the March 4, 1999 Planning and Zoning Board("Board")public hearing,Mr.Hill objected to the proposed downzoning. Following a rather disjointed and confining discussion,a motion to amend the proposed WCN Plan to leave the Hill Property with a CC land use designation was narrowly defeated on a 3-4 vote, with the dissenters citing the property owners' objections and the apparent arbitrariness of this selective rezoning as reasons to forego dealing with the Hill Property until a later time. Thereafter,a motion to recommend approval of the rezonings associated with the WCN Plan, which included a rezoning of the Hill Property from CC to LMN and NCB. narrowly passed on it 4-3 vote. From a review of the video of the discussion about the Hill Property, it appeared the only two options were:(i)endorsement of the downzoning from CC to LMN/NCB or; (ii) a recommendation that the Hill Property retain its CC land use designation and zoning. Somewhere in the confusion, Mr. Hill's willingness to propose a third alternative-designation of the Hill Property as MMN(Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood)-was lost. Because public comment had been closed, Mr.Hill was unable to clarify his position. It is necessary to present Mr. Hill's argument and objections to the WCN Plan's treatment of the Hill Property at this time since the WCN Plan will set the stage for the rezonings to be considered by the Council on April 20'°. Since the ultimate zoning of the Hill Property must conform to the adopted WCN Plan,the owners ofthe Hill Property request that you amend the WCN Plan to designate the Hill Property as MMN and in support of this request, ask you to consider the following: t. The WCN Plan says that the LMN zone is needed for the back portion of the Hill Property to act as a buffer between the adjacent commercial and single-family uses. This logic fails for several reasons. First, the LMN zone is described at Land Use Code Division 4.4(A) and in Policy C-1 of the WCN Plan as a zone for use in predominantly single-family residential neighborhoods. This neighborhood is not predominantly single family. Second, it is not the purpose of the LMN zone, according to both the Land Use Code and the WCN Plan, to serve as a buffer. Finally, the need to buffer the single-family homes south of the Hill Property from the CC uses on the north is unfounded. A substantial number of the single-family residences to the south have been converted to student rentals, making the actual intensity much higher than is evident by the density. 2. The MMN zoning designation is the most appropriate zone for this property. Both Land Use Code[see Division 4.5(A)]and the WCN Plan [see Policy C-1]state that the MMN zone is for concentrated housing close to transit and shopping and is desiened to form a lint:and transition between sing::-fa: ly and commercial areas. When questioned by the Board members about the staffs view of the function of the Hill Property,Mr. Waido responded: "To act as more of a transition-maybe that is the better term-from the intensity of the community commercial uses to the low density nature of the single-family neighborhood." MAR-11-99 THU 01:49 PM FT COLLINS-CITY MANAGER FAX NO, 970 224 6107 P, 03/07 Mayor Azari and City Council Members March 11, 1999 . Page 3 This description is exactly the approved stated purpose of rho MMN zone found in both the Land Use Code and the WCN Plan. This interpretation is reinforced by the fact that other properties to the northwest, which are currently developed as higher density housing and now serve as a transition from CC to single family,are proposed to be rezoned M N. Therefore,to zone the Hill Property LIMN, when the agreed- upon purpose exactly matches that of the NO,N7 zone. would be inconsistent with both the Land Use Code and the WCN Plan. 3. Rezoning the front portion of the Hill Property to NCB, with its emphasis on retention ofhistoric structures and neighborhood feel,is not appropriate or practical. Conversion of the 90-year old house, which has no historic or architectural significance, to meet current safety, fire and building codes and remodeling to accommodate a use allowed in the NCB would not be economically feasible for the type of uses permitted in the NCB zone. The practical result will Iikely be its use as a marginal student rental,a very inefficient use of land given this property's location. 4. The Hill Property is a perfect site for higher density multi-family housing. Given its proximity to CSU,quality,well-maned and reasonably-priced housing for students is needed, and the land available for development as such is very limited(see Map 2 of the WCN Plan which illustrates the very few properties available for development near CSU). The Hill Property is right across the street from CSU and within blocks of shopping,services and recreation,all of which would be accessible via transit or by biking or walking. Use of this property for student housing may also prevent the conversion of even more single-family homes to rentals. Please see the attached letters from Mr.and Mrs.Gene Fischer,longtime neighboring property owners, and Kathy NicoL a Campus West Shopping Center owner and property manager and a current member of the West Central Neighborhood Committee. These owners strongly support the development of the Hill Property as higher density housing as it would meet a current and future need of the neighborhood in a way that is compatible with the surrounding uses. 5. Multi-family housing at this location would fulfill City Plan policies that encourage compact development in core areas(Policy LU-I),travel by alternate modes(Policies T-I through T-4)and siting of higher density housing near public transportation and shopping(Policy HSG-1.1). 6. Finally, the location of multi-family housing on e Hill propem,as allowed by the M2viN zone, would fulfill the following goals and policies of the WCN Plan: LU-2 Utilize the planning area's land more efficiently to meet and accommodate the growing demands of Colorado State University and the City as a whole without destroying the • positive characteristics of existing neighborhoods. MAR-11-99 THU 01:50 PM FT COLLINS-CITY MANAGER FAX NO, 970 224 6107 P, 04/07 Mayor Azari and City Council Members March 11, 1999 Page 4 LU-7 Insure that high density infill development is sensitive to existing neighborhoods, preserves appropriate open space, and creates or maintains a desirable character for the neighborhoods. LU-10 Provide an array of basic neighborhood commercial services, such as grocery stores, banking facilities, primary health services,mailing and shipping facilities,and personal services to the neighborhoods that are available within convenient walking or bicycling distances. LU-12 Sustain or increase the inventory of affordable rental housing near campus without destroying the positive residential characteristics of the neighborhoods. VC3 Encourage property owners to maintain and commit to improving individual property appearance and landscaping. HO-4 Create development opportunities for multi-family housing in appropriate locations, including but not limited to vacant and/or deteriorated properties close to Colorado State University. H0-5 Encourage creative redevelopment of underutilized or deteriorated properties. Explore new commercial opportunities in redevelopment of areas such as the Campus West Shopping Area and new housing opportunities on underutilized single-family lots. HO-16 Encourage responsible rental property ownership,occupancy, and management within the West Central Neighborhoods. Policy F7 The City should encourage the development of additional student housing by Colorado State University (either by the university or some publiclprivate partnership)on or adjacent to the Main Campus. Policy G4 Priority should be given to creating safe and conveni= alternatives to auto use in new development and redevelopment areas. 7. A significant downzoning from CC to LMN and NCB runs contrary to City Plan's objective offostering predictability in land use. The Structure Plan's inclusion of the Hill Property in the Campus West commercial district and its rezoning to CC with MAR-11-99 THU 01:50 PM FT COLLINS-CITY MANAGER FAX NO. 970 224 6107 P. 05/07 Mayor Azari and City Council Members March 11, 1999 . Page 5 the adoption of City Plan only two years ago was the result of City-wide studies and efforts to determine the most appropriate land use. There was consensus among the various City deparvnents,advisory boards and committees,the Planning and Zoning Board and this Council that the Hill Property was properly included in the CC zoning district, predicting its development as commercial or higher density housing sometime within the 20-year planning period. The owners of the Hill Property concurred with this decision. In order to protect the predictability of the City Plan rezonings,the Council adopted Land Use Code provisions prohibiting owners from rezoning their properties unless the rezoning was either "consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan" or "warranted by changed conditions within the neighborhood surrounding and including the subject property." See Land Use Code Section 2.9.4(H)(2). Particularly since conditions in the neighborhood have not significantly changed in the last two years, it would seem hard to justify a radical downzoning of the Hill Property from commercial to low density residential. In conclusion,although Mr. Hill and Ms. Deseran believe they have the right to retain CC zoning,they acknowledge the concerns of staff and the Board regarding the difficulty of integrating commercial uses given the unusual dimensions of the Hill Property and their desire to prevent commercial uses from locating immediately adjacent to the single-family residences to the south. MNIN zoning will allow NL.Hill to develop the Hill Property as a high-quality, well-managed and maintained multi-family project to serve as a link and transition between the existing single-family and commercial uses. Therefore.Mr.Hill and Ms.Dcseran propose a compromise of NIMN zoning which is appropriate for the reasons stated above. Sincerely, MARCH & LILEY, P.C. By: Luc• A. Liley LALlglr Attachments CC: Alden V. Hill Alm Deseran 0 F>WI•CLAYKO{60UNCIL.IIM1 J11LT1 MAR-11-99 THU 01:50 PM FT COLLINS-CITY MANAGER FAX NO. 970 224 6107 P. 06/07 FISCHER & FISCHER,t.m.r AT-OANCYS AT L w 12S SOvt11 110- S.Salle 900 COKE fsOQA, F05T GYnrr G=506 TVJPW et97M4aspto I=G.raowt.+a CO6T rr.,N&efty0A00 FxMvftz t970)4aiJ727 00=4=6 March 4,1999 Planning and Zonumg Board Members City of Fat ColCms 300 Lapat Aveaae Bat Collars CO 30521 Rc TIM21i rg of 1125 S.Shields DWBowrdMaabvM My wife sad I are hoag time home oWnWs m the south afthe property horaued at 1125 S.Shields Skee mrmd byouragiAbbac.AldeaT.=urd lug death last. W.uvde,1hmdMr.9M's&m:4, is trying m make use of bis property which is tow vacant, in a manna that would be good for err Over the years,we have watched*as neighborhood be ttamsfamed fso:a the outskirts ofmwa" gr to a key hub of City activity. The growth of the University and the developme t of the Campus War distud tuahce this one of thebu�st arras ttf POtt COlali We bane also nouced n retest yeas the very laega somber of famly bumes that have been converted,m r=We far smdeatC wdxttmx*.these properties am not always well maintained and do rot add positively m arneiAborhmb 1fYdt ]3iII'sprmperiyisdotteucaedtel�R�I.Iundastaadtlt><aatylowerdemityhottimgworld be allowed. In my opimm,this type of bmas would I&*be of poorer guilty,need fa rentals and pmbab(ybeaedhketbacr>Qaasaghetatailyhomsthathavebemc�vWtr� Webetierethatsbe be=plan for our nmioborimd would be to allow Mr. Or,&,Qy m buM a gwlity higher density project suitable for smdeass so that a large number of outs could be property managed and maiul i Such a project makes so muds sense is that the location is idol for walking and bgdng to CSV sad Campus Weal amd is right an a Transfix!mate. Prmiding add4msl housing may also prevent the c ocammoa of ever more family ltoroes to rentals. Although we rewpim that m access am from the SM property colts to Wast%Wd Drive (becausethaeamedevelopedlot*vr,wit dpatetha liL-Citywoedci=desaeydevelopedloatropasuch access*=qht. We would na be in frAw oft ud. We request that you ttxonsider your pla4Wcw*wd the property. Thank you. isthar Drive10521 MAR-11-99 THU 01 :51 PM FT COLLINS-CITY MANAGER FAX NO. 970 224 6107 P. 07/07 rc C co 4S. sox 728 = Ft t co t�z PM)we-into CAMPUS WEST February 25, 1999 Planning and Zoning Board City-of Fort Collins 300 LaPorte Avenue Ft. Collins,CO 80521 Dear Planning and Zoning Board Members, It has come to my attention that there is a proposal to change the zoning on the property located at 1125 S.Shields here in Fort Collins. I understand it is currently zoned CC, Community Commercial.and I feel that this zoning should remain intact. As manager and pan owner of the original Catapus West Shopping Center,I would strongly encourage the City to let the zoning remain as is. • The proposed re-dcvelopmerrt for this parcel of land appears to meet all of the new criteria of the City Plan This is an in-fill redevelopment project having the high-density requirements that the City desires. This project would be an upscale student housing development. There is currently a huge shortage of decent housing for students adjacent to the University. If this project is allowed to develop, it will provide housing for students across the street from Campus,an ideal location. I have served on the West Central Neighborhood Committee for the past 4-5 years. This is a neighborhood in transition. In order to cut down on the number of houses rented out to more than 3 unrelated persons to close to the Campus,the City must encourage this type of redevelopment. If the land were re-zoned to LMIQ,the housing built would not be affordable for students_ This location is a perfect student location. I strongly urge the City to let the CC zoning stand If the City is truly behind its new City Plan, it must approve this re-development project as originally proposed. Sine ly, Aatlty Nicol Jv �l Owner and Pro Manager Ken_Waido- RE: West Central Neighborhood,Plan Page 1 . From: lerald Miller<jerald@writercorp.com> To: 'Ken Waido' <KWAIDO@ci.fort-collins.co.us> Date: 3/25/99 5:10PM Subject: RE: West Central Neighborhood Plan ----Original Message— From: Ken Waido [mailto:KWAIDO@ci.fort-collins.co.us] Sent: Thursday, March 25, 1999 9:12 AM To: jerald@writercorp.com Subject: Re: West Central Neighborhood Plan The City Web site implies that these comments would go to our elected officials- ie City Council. That doesn't seem to be the case. Jerald Miller Thank you again for your comments and I would like to provide you with the following information. Rezoning Regarding your comments about the rezoning of the Maxwell subdivision. While it is true you expressed objections to the proposed rezoning, other property-owners in the subdivision expressed support. The Advisory Committee and staff reviewed your objections and decided to continue recommending the L-M-N Zone for the Maxwell subdivision. In my presentation to the Planning and Zoning Board I mentioned that there was • some opposition to the L-M-N Zone but that there was also some support. The rezoning issue has not yet been decided by the Council so you will have the opportunity to express your objections to the L-M-N Zone. The current schedule has the rezoning being reviewed by the Council on May 6. Medians Your comments concerning the proposed medians in Prospect Road were also reviewed by the Advisory Committee and staff. We understand that medians would create a hardship for you. However, our support of the medians is from the perspective of safety. With traffic volumes continuing to increase, left-turns from the Maxwell subdivision to eastbound Prospect will become more difficult to make. Caucus The City Council deleted all references to the West Central Neighborhoods Caucus from the Plan when they adopted the Plan on March 16. Staff is currently investigating the variety of issues surrounding the Caucus. All of the concerns you mentioned will be looked at. At this time, it is unknown whether a Caucus will established at all, and if it is, what form it will take. Again, thank you for your comments. If you have any more concerns please feel free to contact me. >>> Jerald Miller<jerald@writercorp.com <mailto:jerald@writercorp.com> > 03/18/99 09:20AM >>> I have expressed by objections in the past to several parts of the West Central Neighborhood plan. They were not even noted at the recent city Council meeting and I suspect the planners did not pass them on to you. • 1. The rezoning of the Maxfield subdivision because our one acre lots Ken Waido-,RE;West Central Neighborhood Plan _ .. Pa a 2^ do not meet someone else's idea of effective land use. 2. A median in the middle of Prospect will make it impossible to leave my driveway and go anywhere but West, and since most destinations are North South or East adds nearly a mile to every trip. Also when returning from the West we would have to go"around the block" in order to return home adding another mile more or less to every other trip. In general the effect of medians at most intersections ie East Prospect and College, Shields and Horsetooth, is to limit heavily used left turn lane length and tie up traffic even worse during peak hours. `3. The item of most concern to me however is the item that was most discussed at Tuesdays meeting, the caucus. To create a large homeowners association like body to represent the citizens living within the boundaries of a "neighborhood"of one fifth of the population of the city that would have sweeping powers to review land use, transportation issues, building design, yard maintenance, and many of the other issues in the Plan is to create another level of government. If this body is not elected by the residents of that "neighborhood" they could not fairly represent the "neighborhood. If they are elected then it would mean the creation of another level of government, which would have to apply to the city as a whole and mean a charter revison. A provision in the by-laws should include that anyone on the committee that drew up the Plan and proposed the caucus should be prohibited from serving on the caucus for the first term, because otherwise they would be able to "write their own ticket" as far as creating a city position for themselves. Ken Waido - Re: West Central Neighborhood Plan Pag 71 , From: Ken Waido To: "jerald@writercorp.com"@FCI.GWIA Subject: Re: West Central Neighborhood Plan Thank you again for your comments and I would like to provide you with the following information. Rezoning Regarding your comments about the rezoning of the Maxwell subdivision. While it is true you expressed objections to the proposed rezoning, other property-owners in the subdivision expressed support. The Advisory Committee and staff reviewed your objections and decided to continue recommending the L-M-N Zone for the Maxwell subdivision. In my presentation to the Planning and Zoning Board I mentioned that there was some opposition to the L-M-N Zone but that there was also some support. The rezoning issue has not yet been decided by the Council so you will have the opportunity to express your objections to the L-M-N Zone. The current schedule has the rezoning being reviewed by the Council on May S. Medians Your comments concerning the proposed medians in Prospect Road were also reviewed by the Advisory Committee and staff. We understand that medians would create a hardship for you. However, our support of the medians is from the perspective of safety. With traffic volumes continuing to increase, left-tums from the Maxwell subdivision to eastbound Prospect will become more difficult to make. Caucus The City Council deleted all references to the West Central Neighborhoods Caucus from the Plan when . they adopted the Plan on March 16. Staff is currently investigating the variety of issues surrounding the Caucus. All of the concerns you mentioned will be looked at. At this time, it is unknown whether a Caucus will established at all, and if it is, what form it will take. Again, thank you for your comments. If you have any more concerns please feel free to contact me. >>> Jerald Miller<jerald@writercorp.com> 03/18/99 09:20AM >>> I have expressed by objections in the past to several parts of the West Central Neighborhood plan. They were not even noted at the recent city Council meeting and I suspect the planners did not pass them on to you. 1. The rezoning of the Maxfield subdivision because our one acre lots do not meet someone else's idea of effective land use. 2. A median in the middle of Prospect will make it impossible to leave my driveway and go anywhere but West, and since most destinations are North South or East adds nearly a mile to every trip. Also when returning from the West we would have to go "around the block" in order to return home adding another mile more or less to every other trip. In general the effect of medians at most intersections ie East Prospect and College, Shields and :orsetooth, is to limit heavily used feat Turn lane length and tie up traffic even worse during peak hours. 3. The item of most concern to me however is the item that was most discussed at Tuesdays meeting, the caucus. To create a large homeowners association like body to represent the citizens living within the boundaries . of a "neighborhood" of one fifth of the population of the city that would have sweeping powers to review land use, transportation issues, building Ken Waldo-.Re: West.Central Neighborhood Plan _,. Page 2 design, yard maintenance, and many of the other issues in the Plan is to create another level of government. If this body is not elected by the residents of that"neighborhood" they could not fairly represent the "neighborhood. If they are elected then it would mean the creation of another level of government,which would have to apply to the city as a whole and mean a charter revison. A provision in the by-laws should include that anyone on the committee that drew up the Plan and proposed the caucus should be prohibited from serving on the caucus for the first term, because otherwise they would be able to"write their own ticket" as far as creating a city position for themselves. Ken Waido -'West Cent a Neighborhood Plan Page • From: Jerald Miller<jerald@writercorp.com> To: "'CMO@ci.fort-collins.co.us'"<CMO@ci.fort-Collins... Date: 3118/99 9:20AM subject: West Central Neighborhood Plan I have expressed by objections in the past to several parts of the West Central Neighborhood plan. They were not even noted at the recent city Council meeting and I suspect the planners did not pass them on to you. 1. The rezoning of the Maxfield subdivision because our one acre lots do not meet someone else's idea of effective land use. 2. A median in the middle of Prospect will make it impossible to leave my driveway and go anywhere but West, and since most destinations are North South or East adds nearly a mile to every trip. Also when returning from the West We.would have to go "around the block" in order to return home adding another mile more or less to every other trip. In general the effect of medians at most intersections ie East Prospect and College, Shields and Horsetooth,is to limit heavily used left turn lane length and tie up traffic even worse during peak hours. 3. The item of most concern to me however is the item that was most discussed at Tuesdays meeting,the caucus. To create a large homeowners association like body to represent the citizens living within the boundaries of a "neighborhood" of one fifth of the population of the city that would have sweeping powers to review land use, transportation issues, building design, yard maintenance, and many of the other issues in the Plan is to create another level of government. If this body is not elected by the residents of that "neighborhood" they could not fairly represent the "neighborhood. If they are elected then it would mean the creation of another level of government, which would have to apply to the city as a whole and mean a charter revison. A provision in the by-laws should include that anyone on the committee that drew up the Plan and proposed the caucus should be prohibited from serving on the caucus for the first term, because otherwise they would be able to "write their own ticket" as far as creating a city position for themselves. Christopher M. Eriksen, M.D., F.A.C.S. Brad C. Runyan, M.D. Sarvjit S. Gill, M.D. Eric R. Wright, PA-C Adult and Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases Facial Plastic Surgery Nasal&Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Thyroid Disease&Cancer Surgery Laser Snoring Surgery Hearing&Balance Concerns Complete Audiology and Hearing Devices February 25, 1999 Mr. Kenneth Waido Department of Building and Zoning 281 N. College Fort Collins, CO 80524 Dear Mr. Waido, I am writing to you regarding the letter and map dated February 4, 1999 regarding proposed re-zoning in the west central neighborhood's plan re-zonings#1-99,A. The map showed the properties proposed for re- zoning. I've noticed there is a area south of CSU that is anticipated to be re-organized as FAIN, which is high density mixed use neighborhood. Currently it is mixed residential and high density. I would like to suggest that this be down ded to medium density mixed use neighborhood as a buffer between CSU and the adjacent residential districts. I realize dus area is already the highest density in Fort Collins,and I would wish to ask that the population be less concentrated,as it would have adverse effects on noise pollution,light pollution, vehicle emissions and ultimately degrading to adjacent neighborhoods. I trust these comments would be helpful and I am sure they represent thoughts of my neighbors in Sheely subdivision. Sincerely, C Christopher M. Eriksen, M.D.,F.A.C.S. CME/hp ALPINE EAR, NOSE & THROAT, P.C. 1120 E. Elizabeth, Building F, #101 2021 N. Boise Avenue 830 Main Street 555 Prospect Fort Collins, Colorado 80524-4024 Loveland, Colorado 80538 Fort Morgan, Colorado 80701 Estes Park, Colorado 80517 970.221.1177 970.593.1177 800.921.3277 970.586.5894 Fax 970.484.5990 Fax 970.593.0670 RESOLUTION 99-61 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING THE CITY STRUCTURE PLAN MAP, MAP 3 OF THE WEST CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOODS PLAN ENTITLED "LAND USE AND HOUSING DENSITIES PLAN", AND MAP 4 OF THE WEST CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOODS PLAN ENTITLED "ZONING DISTRICT PLAN"WITH REGARD TO THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1125 SOUTH SHIELDS STREET WHEREAS,on March 16, 1999,the Council of the City of Fort Collins,by Resolution 99- 33, adopted the West Central Neighborhoods Plan as an element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City and as a subarea plan for the West Central Neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, on March 16, 1999, the Council, by Resolution 99-34, adopted certain amendments to the City Structure Plan Map to bring it into accord with the"Land Use and Housing Densities Plan"Map (Map 3) of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan; and WHEREAS, at the March 16, 1999,hearing on the West Central Neighborhoods Plan,and City Structure Plan Map Amendment,the owner of the property located at 1125 South Shields Street (the Hill property)objected to the proposed zoning change from the Community Commercial District to the Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood District designation, and suggested that the appropriate zoning for the Hill property would be the Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood District; and WHEREAS, at the conclusion of said hearing, the City Council directed the staff to give further consideration to the appropriate zoning for the Hill property; and WHEREAS, upon further consideration, the staff has recommended that the Hill property be designated in the Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood District because said district will serve as an appropriate buffer area between higher intensity activity centers and low density neighborhoods,will be consistent with other land use designation changes in and near the Campus West Community Commercial Center,will serve as an appropriate location for higher density multi- family housing,and will be required to comply with Section 3.5.1 of the Land Use Code pertaining to building and project compatibility; and WHEREAS, for the foregoing reasons the Council has determined that the City Structure Plan Map and the "Land Use and Housing Densities Plan" Map (Map 3) and the "Zoning District Plan"Map(Map 4)of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan be amended to implement the rezoning of the Hill property into the Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood District(M-M-N). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the City Structure Plan Map be,and hereby is,amended so as to appear as shown on Exhibit"A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. That the "Land Use and Housing Densities Plan"Map (Map 3) of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan, be and hereby is, amended so as to appear on Exhibit `B", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 3. That the "Zoning District Plan" Map (Map 4) of the West Central Neighborhoods Plan,be and hereby is,amended so as to appear on Exhibit"C",attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 18th day of May,A.D. 1999. Mayor ATTEST. City Clerk I I West Central Neighborhoods Plan Area Boundaries P�oposed Structure Plan tis L 11's,M■AMI `'nl6commomE 1■■ . r pg PON -- `�`-'' 1a �f'-.—�� m c, ag OR M,grA.,�� ? 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V iIP\�:��� •11'IN.�� n �\xx.l. i �� :�.n��.1•.♦�� ��.♦♦.�.:yII1.1.III _� 1♦ ■� _ -_� inns•.:::: • = _ Ip,•4:�o•♦'J��'��',•�•'�•�j��I-- W� N p '� �`.mn •. n`n:ail m=.v_�zll� �'� ���S�1�IIa i m... • r�� ■.mn . II � numn/ mm.nmm�x""• �it P VL•�y�\.q w.� -�in��ii •.k'i . _:_u.._.....�. emu.: O N ORDINANCE NO. 89, 1999 . OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING THE LAND USE CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING THE WEST CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOODS PLAN WHEREAS,on March 16, 1999,the Council ofthe City of Fort Collins,by Resolution 99-33 adopted the West Central Neighborhoods Plan as an element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City and as a subarea plan for the West Central Neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, in order to implement the West Central Neighborhoods Plan, the Council has determined that it is necessary to amend the Land Use Code by the establishment of a new zone district to be known as the High Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood District(H-M-N)and by making certain amendments to the existing text of the Land Use Code for the Neighborhood Conservation, Buffer District(N-C-B); and WHEREAS, on March 4, 1999,the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the proposed changes to the Land Use Code. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, that the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins be amended as follows: • Section 1. That Article 4 of the Land Use Code is hereby amended by the creation of a new Division 4.24 to be entitled"High Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood District(H-M-N)"to read as follows: Division 4.24 High Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood District (H-M-N) (A) Purpose. The High Density Mixed Use Neighborhood District is intended to be a setting for higher density multi-family housing and group quarter residential uses (dormitories, fraternities, sororities, etc.) closely associated with, and in close proximity to,the Colorado State University Main Campus provided that such areas have been given this designation in accordance with an adopted subarea plan. Multi- story buildings(greater than one(1) story and up to five(5) stories)are encouraged in order to promote efficient utilization of the land and the use of alternative modes of travel. (B) Permitted Uses. (1) The following uses are permitted in the H-M-N District, subject to Building Permit review,provided that such uses are located on lots that are part of an approved site-specific development plan: . (a) Accessory/Miscellaneous Uses: 1. Accessory buildings containing no more than six hundred fifty (650) square feet of floor area. (b) Any use which is not hereafter listed as a permitted use in this zone but which was permitted for a specific parcel of property pursuant to the zone district regulations in effect for such parcel on June 10, 1999; and which physically existed upon such parcel on June 10, 1999; provided, however, that such existing uses shall constitute a permitted use only on such parcel of property. (c) Institutional/Public Uses: I. Neighborhood parks as defined by the Parks and Recreation Policy Plan. (2) The following uses are permitted in the H-M-N District, subject to administrative review: (a) Residential Uses: 1. Multi-family dwellings. 2. Mixed-use dwellings. 3. Group homes for up to eight(8)developmentally disabled or elderly persons. 4. Boarding and rooming houses. 5. Fraternity and sorority houses. (b) Institutional/Civic/Public Uses: 1. Places of worship or assembly. 2. Public and private schools, including colleges, universities, vocational and technical training. 3. Community facilities. 4. Public facilities. 5. Parks,recreation and other open lands, except neighborhood parks as defined by the Parks and Recreation Policy Plan. (c) Commercial/Retail Uses: 1. Bed and Breakfast establishments with no more than six (6) beds. 2. Convenience retail stores without fuel sales. 3. Artisan and photography studios and galleries. 4. Child care centers. 5. Personal and business service shops. 6. Offices,financial services,clinics and small animal veterinary clinics. (d) Accessory/Miscellaneous Uses: 1. Accessory buildings containing more than six hundred fifty (650) square feet of floor area. (3) The following uses are permitted in the H-M-N District, subject to Planning • and Zoning Board review: (a) Residential Uses: 1. Group homes, other than those permitted pursuant to subparagraph(2)(a) above. (b) Institutional/Civic/Public Uses: 1. Public and private schools for elementary, intermediate and high school education. 2. Long-term care facilities. (c) Accessory/Miscellaneous Uses: 1. Wireless telecommunications equipment. (C) Prohibited Uses. All uses that are not(1)expressly allowed as permitted uses in this Section or(2) determined to be permitted by the Director pursuant to Section 1.3.4 of this Land Use Code shall be prohibited. (D) Land Use Standards. (1) Density. Residential developments in the High Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood District shall have an overall minimum average density of twenty (20) dwelling units per net acre of residential land. (a) The minimum residential density of any phase in a multiple-phase development plan shall be at least sixteen(16)dwelling units per acre of residential land. (2) Dimensional Standards. (a) Minimum building height for new structures, or for additions to existing structures when such additions exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the gross floor area of such existing structures,shall be one and one-half (1 ''/2) stories. (b) Maximum building height shall be five(5) stories. (c) Minimum front yard setback from an arterial street shall be forty five (45) feet and from all other streets shall be thirty (30) feet. For all setback standards, building walls over thirty five (35) feet in height shall be set back an additional one (1) foot, beyond the minimum required, for each two (2) feet or fraction thereof of wall or building that exceeds thirty five(35)feet in height. Terracing or stepping back the mass of large buildings is encouraged. (E) Development Standards. (1) Buildings. (a) Doorways Facing Streets. New buildings shall provide doorways facing the street, at grade level or slightly elevated. (b) Relationship of Doorways to Streets. If the street is a non-arterial street,then such doorways required under subsection(a)above shall be principal entrances with sidewalk access to the street. If the street is an arterial street, then such doorways may be secondary (e.g. for patio or deck access only). (c) Front Yards. Building design, in conjunction with site design, shall include structured elements to mark the transition from the public street to doorways. Examples of such elements are porches, pediments, pergolas, low walls or fencing, railings, pedestrian light fixtures and hedges. • (d) Roof Form. Buildings shall have either: 1) sloped roofs, or 2) combined flat and sloped roofs, provided that the sloped portion(s) forms a substantial part of the building and is related to the street facade, the integral structure, and building entries. (e) Facade Variations. Buildings shall be articulated with projections, recesses,covered doorways,balconies,covered box or bay windows, and/or other similar features, dividing large facades into human- scaled proportions that reflect single-family dwellings nearby and avoiding repetitive monotonous, undifferentiated wall planes. (f) Outdoor Activity. Buildings and extensions of buildings shall be designed to form outdoor spaces such as balconies, terraces, patios, decks, or courtyards. (2) Site Design. (a) Street Sidewalks. Developments with new construction or with additions which exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the gross floor area of the existing structure shall include replacement of all existing substandard sidewalks with sidewalks which comply with the current regulations of the city. (b) Parking Lots. Development plans shall be arranged so that any new parking lots or other vehicle use areas are located in side or rear yards, not in front yards. Section 2. That Division 4.8(D)(3)(a) and(b)be amended to read as follows: (3) Dimensional Standards. (a) Minimum lot width shall be forty (40) feet for single-family or two-family dwellings and fifty (50) feet for all other uses, except that the minimum lot width for lands located°?,within the West Central Neighborhood-Plan Subarea and south"of University Avenue, shall be eighty-five (85) feet. (b) Minimum front yard setback shall be fifteen (15) feet. Setbacks from garage doors to the backs of public walks shall not be less than twenty (20) feet, except thattthe miiirnum front yard setback for lands located withinthe West CentraX Neighborhood Plan Subarea and south ofp7 erstty"Avemie shall be sixty(60)feet,and setbacks"from garage doors to the . backs of public walks shall notbe less than°sixty-five (65) feet. Introduced,considered favorably on first reading and ordered published this 18th day of May, A.D. 1999, and to be presented for final passage on the 1 st day of June, A.D. 1999. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading this 1 st day of June,A.D. 1999. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 90, 1999 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR THOSE CERTAIN PROPERTIES KNOWN AS THE WEST CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOODS PLAN SUBAREA REZONING WHEREAS,Division 1.3 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins establishes the Zoning Map and Zone Districts of the City; and WHEREAS, Division 2.8 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins establishes procedures and criteria for reviewing the rezoning of land; and WHEREAS,on March 16, 1999,the Council of the City of Fort Collins,by Resolution 99- 33, adopted the West Central Neighborhoods Plan as an element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City and as a subarea plan for the West Central Neighborhoods; and WHEREAS,in order to implement the West Central Neighborhoods Plan,and in accordance with the foregoing,the Council has considered the rezoning of the property which is the subject of this ordinance,and has determined that the said property should be rezoned 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 adopted by Division 1.3 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, amended by changing certain of the zoning classifications in the West Central Neighborhoods Plan Subarea to conform to the map attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit "A". Section 2. 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 18th day of May, A.D. 1999, and to be presented for final passage on the 1st day of June, A.D. 1999. Mayor ATTEST: rCity Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading this 1 st day of June,A.D. 1999. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Exhibit "A" K7 El pip MmI INS =01 E= a_cCey . s _ Jap CSU I L e v r , r� POL CSU n U L . 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