HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 09/05/2000 - ITEMS RELATING TO THE RIVERBEND THIRD ANNEXATION A AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 19 A-B
DATE: September 5, 2000
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF:
Steve Olt
SUBJECT:
Items Relating to the Riverbend Third Annexation and Zoning.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinances on Second Reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 107, 2000, Annexing Property Known as the
Riverbend Third Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 108, 2000, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of
Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Riverbend
Third Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
On August 15, 2000, Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2000-100 Setting Forth Findings
of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Riverbend Third Annexation and Zoning.
On August 15, 2000, Council also unanimously adopted on First Reading, Ordinance No.'s 107
and 108, 2000, annexing and zoning 1.25 acres located on the south side of East Mulberry Street,
north of the Cache La Poudre River, and east of Timberline Road between Eric Street and Eric
Court. The property is currently being used as part of the Country Club Gardens Nursery
operation and is in the FA—Farming Zoning District in Latimer County.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 24A-C
DATE: August 15, 2000
ID FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF:
Steve Olt
SUBJECT:
Items Relating to the Riverbend Third Annexation and Zoning.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoptionCtheolutioPadoyptif
nces on First Reading. The
Planning and Zoning Board the annexation and requested
zoning.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A. Resolution 2000-100 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the
Riverbend Third Annexation and Zoning.
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B. First Reading of Ordi nce No 07, 260 xin operty Known as the Riverbend
Third Annexation tot City of rt C in Colo
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 108, 2000, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort
Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Riverbend
Third Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
This is a request to annex and zone 1.25 acres located on the south side of East Mulberry Street,
north of the Cache La Poudre River, and east of Timberline Road between Eric Street and Eric
Court. The property is currently being used as part of the Country Club Gardens Nursery
operation and is in the FA — F Zon' District in Larimer County. The requested zoning
in the City of Fort Collins is — en Pded
hborhood.
Staff is recommending that pr b in t Residential Neighborhood Sign
District. A map amendment wi not be necessary to place t is property on the Residential
Neighborhood Sign District Map.
APPLICANT: Riverbend Farms
c/o Stewart & Associates
103 South Meldrum Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
OWNER: Riverbend Farms
110 East Oak Street, Suite 200
Fort Collins, CO 80524
DATE: August 15, 2000 2 ITEM NUMBER: 24 A-C
The applicant, Riverbend Farms, c/o Stewart & Associates, Inc., on behalf of the property
owners, Riverbend Farms, has submitted a written petition requesting annexation of 1.25 acres
located on the south side of East Mulberry Street, north of the Cache La Poudre River, and east
of Timberline Road between Eric Street and Eric Court. The property is currently being used as
part of the Country Club Gardens Nursery operation and is in the FA — Farming Zoning District
in Latimer County. The requested zoning for this annexation is LMN—Low Density Mixed-Use
Neighborhood. The surrounding properties are zoned FA (to the north, in Latimer County), M1
(to the east, in Larimer County), C (to the west), and POL (to the south). This is a 100%
voluntary annexation.
The property is located within t rt s G a. According to policies and
agreements between the of C i er County contained in the
Inter overnmental A reemen or the rt C n an G1Vwth Area, the City will agree to
consider annexation of prop i h U en the rty is eligible for annexation
according to State Law. This property complies with State regulations by meeting the
requirement for 1/6 contiguity to existing City limits. This occurs through common boundaries
with the Riverbend Annexation (July, 1980) to the west and the Riverbend Second Annexation
(November, 1986) to the south.
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: FA in Latimer County; existing commercial (Country Gardens Nursery)-
E: M1 in Latimer County; xi prineRyoa
al
S: POL; ling W: C; a ling
The requested zoning for this annexation is the LMN — Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood
Zoning District. There are numerous uses permitted in this District, subject to either
administrative review or review by the Planning and Zoning Board. The City's adopted Structure
Plan, a part of the Comprehensive Plan, suggests that a Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood
is appropriate in this location.
Staff is recommending that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign
District, which was established for the pu ose of regulating si ns for non-residential uses in
certain geographical areas of Cit ch y p N
affected by such signs because
of their predominantly reside al use char t ndment will not be necessary to
place this property on the Res ntial hbo o Sign Map.
Findings:
1. The annexation of this area is consistent with the policies and agreements between
Latimer County and the City of Fort Collins contained in the Intergovernmental
Agreement for the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area.
2. The area meets the eligibility requirements included in State law to qualify for a
voluntary annexation to the City of Fort Collins.
3. On June 20, 2000, the City Council approved a resolution which accepted the annexation
petition and determined that the petition was in compliance with State law. The
resolution also initiated the annexation process for the property by establishing the date,
DATE: August 15, 2000 3 ITEM NUMBER: 24 A-C
time and place when a public hearing would be held regarding the readings of the
Ordinances annexing and zoning the area.
4. The requested LMN — Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood Zoning District is in
conformance with the policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the annexation and requested zoning.
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Staff is recommending that th' of
a idential Neighborhood Sign
District. A map amendment ill nt pl is property on the Residential
Neighborhood Sign District
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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Board, at its regular monthly meeting of July 20, 2000, voted 4-0 to
recommend adoption of the annexation and requested zoning as part of the Board's Consent
Agenda.
The Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-0 (as part of the Board's Consent Agenda) to
recommend that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District.
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