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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 02/19/2002 - ITEMS RELATING TO THE WEBSTER FARM ANNEXATION AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 15 A-B FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: February 19, 2002FROM: Ted Shepard SUBJECT: Items Relating to the Webster Farm Annexation. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinances on Second Reading. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 025, 2002, Annexing Property Known as the Webster Farm Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 026, 2002, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of 10 Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Webster Farm Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. Resolution 2002-012 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Webster Farm Annexation was unanimously adopted on February 5, 2002. Ordinance No. 025, 2002 and Ordinance No. 026, 2002, which were unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 5, 2002, annex and zone the Webster Farm property which is approximately 156.25 acres in size. The site is approximately one-quarter section of land generally located on the east side of Ziegler Road (C.R.#9), one-half mile south of Harmony Road. Kechter Road (C.R.#36) forms the southern boundary. The recommended zoning is L-M-N, Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood. This will match the existing zoning on the east and west sides of the property. Contiguity with the existing municipal boundary is gained along the north, east and west property lines. AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 27 A-C FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: February 5, 2002FROM• Ted Shepard SUBJECT: Items Relating to the Webster Farm Annexation. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption o CeResoo Ordinan s on First Reading. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A. Resolution 2002-012 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Webster Farm Annexation. B. Hearing and First Reento nanc 02 2 nnexing Property Known as the Webster Farm Annex ity o lins, lorado. C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 026, 2002, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Webster Farm Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. This is a 100% voluntary annexation and zoning of a property approximately 156.25 acres in size. The site is approximately one-quarter section of land generally located on the east side of Ziegler Road (C.R.#9), one-half mile south of Harmony Road. Kechter Road (C.R.#36) forms the southern boundary. The recommended zoning is M-N,Ono , i d- eighborhood. This will match the existing zoning on the a and the prop Contiguity with the existing municipal boundary is gained along thst and west property lines. BACKGROUND: The property is located within the Urban Growth Area. According to the policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County contained in the INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS URBAN GROWTH AREA, the City will agree to consider annexation of property in the UGA when the property is eligible for annexation according to State law. The property gains contiguity by the following parcels: DATE: a ruary 5, 2002 2 ITEM NUMBER: N: Harmony Farm Annexation E: Willow Brook Annexations Numbers One and Two S: Staley Annexation - W: Ruff Annexation and H.H.36 Annexation The parcel gains the necessary one-sixth contiguity along the north, east and portions of the west and south property lines. Of the total perimeter boundary, the parcel has 57.% contiguity 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 and is eligible for annexation. The surrounding zoning and 1 d use as fo N: H-C,Harmony Corrido , tic P(HyTechnology Park) S: FA-1,Farming(County); Agriculture and Rural Residential E: L-M-N; Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood;Vacant(Willow Brook P.D.P.) W: L-M-N and FA-1;Urban Residential and Rural Residential Zoning: The proposed zoning for the Webster Farm Annexation is L-M-N, Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood. This District is ja=ded t a frange of low density housing combined with complemen and orti 1 d esaye rve a neighborhood and are developed and operated in h ony wi the re e harcs of a neighborhood. The main purpose of the District is to meet a wide range of needs of everyday living in neighborhoods that include a variety of housing choices, that invite walking to gathering places, services and conveniences, and that are fully integrated into the larger community by the pattern of streets, blocks, and other linkages. A neighborhood center provides a focal point, and attractive walking and biking paths invite residents to enjoy the center as well as the small neighborhood parks. Any new development in this district shall be arranged to form part of an individual neighborhood. The parcel is owned by th o e pp imately 94 acres are being considered for a new highs ool ex ted t al 2004. Approximately 30 acres being considered for public p . The N n lows bo uses. Sub-area Plan— Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan: The parcel is contained within the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan. This sub-area plan was jointly adopted by both the City and County in 1998. The primary objective of the plan is to direct future urban development toward municipal boundaries, while balancing preservation of open lands and critical natural areas around the Fossil Creek Reservoir and areas between Loveland and Fort Collins. The applicant is aware of the land use, transportation and natural areas/open lands elements of this sub-area plan. DATE: February 5, 2002 3 ITEM NUMBER: Findings: 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 recently 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, L-M-N, Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood, is in conformance with the 0en" i Ian) and the City Structure Plan.D. On December 18, 2 tyl rove Resolution which accepts the annexation petition and determines that the petition is in compliance with State law. E. The annexation has 57% 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 of interest with the City and the parcel is expected to urbanize shortly. F. The annexation is not loc-=d withiatbe Rck&nti ei rhood Sign District. Planning and Zoning Boar eco dati The Planning and Zoning Board voted 6-0 to recommend to City Council approval of the Webster Farm Annexation and Zoning at its regular meeting of January 17, 2002.