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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 05/03/2005 - ITEMS RELATING TO THE CRAWFORD ANNEXATION ITEM NUMBER: 15 A-B AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: May 3, 2005 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Ted Shepard SUBJECT Items Relating to the Crawford Annexation and Zoning. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinances on Second Reading. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 047, 2005, Annexing Property Known as the Crawford Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 048,2005,Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Crawford Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. This is a 100% voluntary annexation and zoning of a property approximately 30.04 acres in size. The site is located approximately one-half mile west of North College Avenue on the south side of West Willox Lane. Contiguity is gained along the eastern boundary which is shared with Hickory Village Mobile Home Park. Contiguity is also gained along a portion of the south property line which is shared with the City of Fort Collins Soft Gold Neighborhood Park. The recommended zoning is U-E, Urban Estate. This zoning complies with the Structure Plan Map. Ordinance Nos. 047 and 048,2005 were unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 19,2005. ORDINANCE NO. 047, 2005 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ANNEXING PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE CRAWFORD ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO WHEREAS,Resolution 2005-013,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: Tract A of the Pakech Boundary Line Adjustment, County of Latimer, State of Colorado is hereby annexed to the City of Fort Collins and made a part of said City, to be known as the Crawford Annexation, which annexation shall become effective in accordance with the provisions contained in Section 31-12-113, C.R.S., including, without limitation, all required filings for recording with the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder. 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 19th day of April, A.D. 2004, and to be presented for final passag4the dayofMay, A.D. 2005. gg� i ATTEST: �k City Clerk 11) Passed and adopted on final reading this 3rd day of May, A.D. 2005. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 048, 2005 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 CRAWFORD ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLOR-ADO 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 2.9 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 is hereby changed and amended by including the property known as the Crawford Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, in the Urban Estate(UE)Zone District,which property is more particularly described as situate in the County of Latimer, State of Colorado, to wit: Tract A of the Pakech Boundary Line Adjustment, County of Latimer, State of Colorado 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 is hereby changed and amended by showing that the above- described property is included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. Section 3. That the City Manager 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 19th day of April, A.D. 2005, and to be presented for final passage on t 3 d day of May, A . 20 Mayor A EST: City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading this 3rd day of May, A.D. 2005. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk ITEM NUMBER: 25 A-C AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: April 19, 2005 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Ted Shepard SUBJECT AL AL Items Relating to the Crawford Annexation and Zoning. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the Resolution and the Ordinances on First Reading. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A. Resolution 2005-034 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Crawford Annexation. B. First Reading of Ord iCF b 47, A exi roperty I{nown as the Crawford Annexation to the City' Tins, 1 a o. C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 048, 2005, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Crawford Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. This is a 100% voluntary annexation and zoning of a property approximately 30.04 acres in size. The site is located approximately one-half mile west of North College Avenue on the south side of West Willox Lane. Contiguity is gained along the eastern boundary which is shared with Hickory Village Mobile Home Park. Contiguity is also gained along a portion of the south property line which is shared with the City of Fort Collins Soft Gold Neighborhood Park. The recommended zoning is U-E, Urban Estate. This zoning complies with the Structure Plan Map. BACKGROUND The property is located within e Gro Ma g Are MA). According to the policies and agreements between the t o o sand rimer County contained in the INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREA, the City will agree to consider annexation of property in the GMA when the property is eligible for annexation according to State law. The property gains contiguity by the following parcels: The parcel gains the necessary one-sixth contiguity along the entire south and a significant portion of the east property lines. Of the total perimeter boundary, the parcel has 31% contiguity April 19, 2005 -2- Item No. 25 A-C with the City limits. This substantially exceeds the required minimum of 16.66% (one-sixth). The parcel, therefore, complies with the requirements of the INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT— GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREA and is eligible for annexation. This is a 100% voluntary a xatio�l r a p caidithin the Growth Management Area. The property satisfie the req re me t t no les than one-sixth of the perimeter boundary be contiguous to the titng Cop recommended zoning of U-E, Urban Estate, is in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Structure Plan Map. Staff recommends the parcel be placed within the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. The Initiating Resolution was considered by City Council on February 15, 2005 and approved. On March 17, 2005, the Planning and Zoning Board voted 5 — 0 to recommend approval of both the annexation and U-E zoning to the City Council. 1. Background: According to the policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins and Latimer County, contained in the amended (November 21, 2000) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS — GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREA (I.G.A.), the City will agree to consider for annexation property in the GMA when such property is eligible for annexation according to State law. According to Section 8A of the I.G.A., as amended: "It is the City's intenCaoOe armPa h tt A as expeditiously as possible consistent weme Except as provided in Section 8(B), the Cityex n of any parcel or parcels of land located within the GMA which are eligible for voluntary annexation pursuant to the provisions of Title 31, Article 12 Colorado Revised Statutes." The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: C— Commercial (County); Existing rural residential and dog kennel S: P-O-L; Existing City of Fort Collins Soft Gold Neighborhood Park E: L-M-N; Existing Hickory Village Mobile Home Park W: O- Open (County); Vacant and one rural residential home The parcel gains the necessary one-sixth contiguity along the entire south and a portion of the east property lines. Of the total perimeter boundary, the parcel has 3 1% contiguity with the City limits. This substantially exceeds the required minimum of 16.66% (one-sixth). The parcel, therefore, complies with the re ui en h VMENTAL AGREEMENT — GROWTH MANAGEMENT A is eli 1 o nn t;6n.development One of the stated intents of th E is o have n occur within the City in order that the provision of urban level services by the County would be minimized. This is a 100% voluntary annexation. The parcel is not an enclave. On February 15, 2005, City Council approved a Resolution which accepted the annexation petition and established that the petition is in compliance with State statutes. April 19, 2005 -3- Item No. 25 A-C 2. Zonine: The proposed zoning for the Crawford Annexation is U-E, Urban Estate. This district is intended to be a setting for a pr maappa o 't d 1 e-lot housing. In addition, the zone provides for the Residen 1 Clint Plan e to e o #ion. The main purposes of this District are to acknowledge he pre ce t many isting subdivisions which have developed in these uses that . n s- the co unity and to provide additional locations for similar development, typically in transitional locations between more intense urban development and rural or open lands. The requested zoning of U-E complies with the City's Structure Plan Map. In addition, Staff recommends the parcel be placed within the Residential Neighborhood Sign District which was created for the purpose of regulating signs for non-residential uses in certain geographic locations of the City. 3. Compliance with State Law: As mentioned, the annexation has 31% of its perimeter boundary contiguous with existing City limits which exceeds the required one-sixth as mandated by State law. Further, the parcel is found to have a community oq Pa"Cthercel st th is expected to urbanize shortly. 4. Findings of Fact/Conclu In evaluating the request for the Crawford Annexation and Zoning, Staff makes the following findings of fact: A. The annexation of this parcel is consistent with the policies and agreements between Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins, as contained in the amended INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT—GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREA. B. The parcel meets all criteria included in State law to qualify for annexation by the City of Fort Collins. C. The requested zone district, U-E, Urban Estate, is in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan (City Plan) and the City Structure Plan Map. D. Staff recommends th parcel 0-1 d Din' Residential Neighborhood Sign District. E. On February 15, 2005, City Council approved the Resolution which accepted the annexation petition and determines that the petition is in compliance with State law. April 19, 2005 -4- Item No. 25 A-C Planning and Zoning Board Recommendation: On March 17, 2005, the Planning and Zoning Board took the following action: Voted 5 —0 to recom d an a tion o e un i boundary and inclusion into the Residential Sign Distri Voted 5 —0 to recommend placement into the U-E, Urban Estate zone district. ATTACHMENTS 1. Petition for Annexation 2. Crawford Annexation Vicinity Map PYu� C 0 Y