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FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: February 18, 2003
FROM: Cameron Gloss
SUBJECT :
Items Relating to the South Taft Hill Seventh Annexation and Zoning.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution and of the Ordinances on First Reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A. Resolution 2003-023 Setting Fort Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the
South Taft Hill Seventh Annexation.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 030, 2003, Annexing Property Known as the South Taft
Hill Seventh Annexation.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 031, 2003, Amending the Zoning District Map of the
City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in South
Taft Hill Seventh Annexation.
This is an involuntary annexation and zoning of an enclave area approximately 220 acres in size,
generally located south of West Drake Road, lying to the west and east of South Taft Hill Road,
and including the South Taft Hill Road right-of-way (see attached vicinity map). The annexation
application complies with the applicable state law, the Intergovernmental Agreement between
Fort Collins and Latimer County, and the applicable criteria in the Fort Collins Land Use Code.
The area is partially developed and partially undeveloped and in the FA-1 Farming District
(north of Falcon Drive), and R Residential District (south of Falcon Drive) in Latimer County.
The recommended zoning is the UE-Urban Estate and LMN-Low-Density Mixed Use
Neighborhood Districts.
APPLICANT City of Fort Collins
OWNERS: 91 Individual Property Owners
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BACKGROUND:
The surrounding zoning and land uses as follows:
N: R-L Low Density Residential District — existing single family residential
NC Neighborhood Commercial—Drake Crossing Shopping Center
MMN— Medium Density Mixed Use Neighborhood—vacant, recently rezoned
POL Public Open Lands —City-owned Spring Creek detention area
S: R-L —existing single family residential
E: R-L— existing single family residential
LMN — Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood — vacant, existing single family
residential
W: POL Public Open Lands— Cottonwood Glen Park and Southwest Community Park
R-L— existing single family residential
The South Taft Hill Seventh Annexation consists of approximately 220.22 acres of publicly and
privately owned property. The recommended zoning is a combination of the LMN — Low-
Density Mixed Use Neighborhood district, and the UE—Urban Estate district.
The annexation area is located entirely within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area
(GMA).
Enclave areas become eligible for annexation when they have been completely surrounded by
properties that have been within the City limits for at least three years. The area to be annexed
has been an enclave for at least three years and is therefore, eligible for annexation. Eligibility
was created three years after the date of the Pine Ridge Fourth Annexation, which occurred on
March 17, 1998.
When property is annexed, property taxes are adjusted by adding the City's mill levy and
removing the Poudre Fire Authority's mill levy. Purchases made by those residing within the
annexation area would now be subject to City sales tax. Storm drainage fees would be assessed
for annexed properties.
There are several advantages to the City and area residents to annex enclave areas. First, is the
desirability to consolidate the provision of public safety services. While fire service is provided
by Poudre Fire Authority in both the enclave areas and the City, police services are not. The
second issue is the ability to avoid confusion among the property owners, surrounding property
owners and the City or County. Probably the biggest issue here relates to the provision of public
safety services and enforcement of zoning and nuisance ordinances. People often don't realize
that they are actually located in the County when they are surrounded by land within the City.
The third issue pertains to the likelihood of development occurring under County regulations
instead of the City's. The intergovernmental agreement between the City of Fort Collins and
Larimer County only applies to those land use decisions requiring an action by the Board of
County Commissioners. Lastly, residents of an annexed area will be able to increase their official
participation in City government. Presently,County residents can only voice their opinions at public
hearings. After annexation, these residents can vote in scheduled and special City elections,thereby
having a political voice in important decisions made by the City which affect them.
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Several issues regarding the impacts of annexation surfaced during discussions with property
owners and at the Planning and Zoning Board hearing. Detailed responses to most questions are
summarized in the Neighborhood Meeting Summary and Most Commonly Asked Questions
attachments to the Planning and Zoning Board staff report. While most issues involved are
similar to other annexations, one was unique to this area:
• Potential, future connection of Moore Lane. Moore Lane presently
terminates in a cul-de-sac north of the Spring Creek channel and a dead-
end street south of Spring Creek. Future development occurring west of
South Taft Hill Road may trigger connection of this roadway, include a
bridge over Spring Creek, in order to meet the City's Level of Service and
street connectivity standards. If major development occurs west of South
Taft Hill Road and south of the Spring Creek channel, a full range of
transportation improvements must be built by the developer that meet the
City's transportation Level of Service and design standards. Residents
have expressed concern that this connection will increase traffic speeds,
have adverse environmental impacts to Spring Creek, and reduce
neighborhood livability.
No development is proposed at this time that would trigger the extension of Moore Lane.
Citizens have expressed interest in approaching City Council about placing a restriction on a
future Moore Lane extension as part of the annexation ordinance. Staff has made it clear in the
public record, that an annexation condition made by the present City Council would not bind the
action of a future City Council with respect to this issue.
Impact on the City of Fort Collins and other agencies of change in provision of infrastructure
and services.
Certain services to residents in the annexation area will not change as a result of the annexation.
With respect to water service, fire protection, and transit, the same agency will provide the
service before and after annexation and therefore, no fiscal impact on the City will occur in these
areas. Nor is it expected that the special districts will experience a change in fiscal demands on
them. In addition, no impact will occur to the school district since schools are provided through
the Poudre R-1 School District both before and after annexation. Water mains are in place
sufficient to provide the typical level of urban services to a largely residential area. Both the
Fort Collins/Loveland Water District and the City of Fort Collins have existing water lines in the
area and will continue their responsibility to maintain them.
In the areas of law enforcement; planning, building and engineering; streets; stormwater; parks
and recreation and general government administration, annexation would result in the shift in
responsibility primarily from Latimer County to the City the Fort Collins. What follows is a
discussion of possible impacts of this shift in these areas. Estimates of the possible costs in these
areas which could result from annexation, stemming from needed equipment and personnel, and
the type and number of employees needed to extend the current level of services to this area are
included in the Costs and Revenues Matrix (see attached). These costs were developed from the
City's current and historical experience of how costs are related to such factors as the number of
existing and projected future dwelling units to be served, size of population, lane miles of streets,
and acres of parkland.
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Law Enforcement
Shifting law enforcement responsibilities from Larimer County to the City is expected to reduce
the demand for personnel and equipment on the County and increase the demand on the City.
The cost of police services in the City is paid primarily through the General Fund. The mill levy
on property provides one source of income to the General Fund.
Planning,Building and Engineering
With annexation, the City will assume responsibility for the review of development proposals,
including overall development plans, project development plans, and subdivisions; variances;
stockpiling permits; sign and grading permits; review of building plans, issuance of building
permits and building inspections. The amount of activity is expected to be minor, given that the
area is largely developed and that there are limitations to future development based on present
infrastructure. Most of the planning, engineering and building plan review, permit and
inspection activity will most likely be associated with small-scale land development
applications, house additions and remodeling, and property improvements. The City will also
assume responsibility for code enforcement, i.e. handling complaints about zoning, building,
grading, sign violations, and nuisances.
Streets
Capital Improvements
As part of the "Building Community Choices Program", the City of Fort Collins recently
completed a major widening of South Taft Hill Road bisecting the annexation area. Included
within this estimated $9 million project is the creation of an 81 acre-foot Regional Detention
Pond, an extension to the Spring Creek trail (including an underpass), the undergrounding of
overhead powerlines, and construction of a 12" waterline.
No other capital projects listed within the adopted Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) are identified
for future construction within the annexation area, although an extension of West Swallow Road,
a collector road, is shown on the Master Street Plan. West Swallow presently dead-ends
approximately one-quarter mile east of South Taft Hill Road. Staff anticipates that continuation
of West Swallow to South Taft Hill Road would be constructed as a condition of development
approval and that the street oversizing program could potentially contribute to a portion of the
street improvement.
No other street improvements would be constructed by the City. As the annexed area develops
or redevelops, developers will be required to construct or upgrade affected streets to the City's
street design standards for safety and maintenance purposes. These standards include street
paving installation requirements, and the provision of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and streetlights.
Maintenance and Operations
With the shift of responsibility from Larimer County to the City of Fort Collins for streets, there
will be very slight impact to the City's street maintenance program. Most of the local streets
within the annexation area do not conform to the City's street design standards. The City will
provide the same level of service as the County provided prior to annexation. This usually
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includes minor surface maintenance like cracksealing and the filling of potholes, but does not
include asphalt overlays nor street reconstruction at the City's expense. In some cases the streets
are privately maintained, that is they are the responsibility of a Homeowner's Association, by
designation on the plat of the subdivision. In those cases, street maintenance will continue to be
the responsibility of the association until the streets are reconstructed to City standards.
Parks and Recreation
The City has made significant investments in three parks that directly serve this area, as well as
the Spring Creek regional trail. The existing Rossborough and Cottonwood Glen neighborhood
parks provide service to neighborhoods lying to the east and west of South Taft Hill Road. By
2006, improvements to Cottonwood Community Park, abutting the west side of the annexation
area, will be completed. As mentioned, an extension of the Spring Creek Trail, consisting of a
concrete trail from Drake Road west and connecting to the existing trail near the Hampshire
Pond subdivision, was recently constructed, including a box culvert underpass allows a grade
separated crossing at South Taft Hill Road.
General Government Administration/Personnel
With annexation, the number of City employees and the amount of equipment are not expected
to measurably increase in order to extend services to the annexation area. This can be attributed
to the fact that the annexation area is largely developed at this time and has a relatively small
population.
Costs and Revenues to the City
Based on direction received from City Council on August 28 and September 25, 2001, staff has
completed an assessment of potential costs and revenues associated with the annexation. The
attached document, the South Taft Hill Seventh Enclave Annexation Cost and Revenues Matrix,
has been prepared from existing and available information provided by City departments and
other service agencies based on their understanding of personnel, operating and capital expenses.
The figures derived are approximate and not intended to be precise or over prescriptive, but
rather as indicators of revenues, service levels and expense. Staff completed an assessment of
costs and revenues associated with existing conditions as well as those related to a potential,
future development scenario under the proposed zoning designations and Land Use Code
regulations. (Note that no cost/revenue summary figures are shown on the "buildout" scenario
due to the lack of information about the rate at which revenues increase.)
The bottom line appears that the present cost to provide services to the annexation area, in a
manner meeting the City's adopted standards, slightly exceeds the revenues that the City will
take in as a result of the annexation. Property tax revenues, assessment in stormwater fees, and
additional sales and use taxes, are estimated to be slightly less than the increased City costs to
provide police service and street maintenance.
The Planning and Zoning Board Hearing
The Planning and Zoning Board considered the South Taft Hill 7th Annexation at its January 16,
2003 meeting. The Board voted unanimously (5-0, Colton and Craig absent) to recommend that
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City Council approve the annexation request as recommended by staff and that the properties be
placed in the residential sign district.
This agenda item summary includes the following attachments:
1. Vicinity maps
2. Proposed zoning map
3. Annexation Plat (reduced copy)
4. January 16, 2003 Planning and Zoning Board packet
5. Attendance Sheets for the November 7, 2002 Neighborhood Meeting
. RESOLUTION 2003-023
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
SETTING FORTH FINDINGS OF FACT AND DETERMINATIONS
REGARDING THE SOUTH TAFT HELL SEVENTH ANNEXATION
WHEREAS, annexation proceedings were heretofore initiated by the Council of the City of
Fort Collins for property to be known as the South Taft Hill Seventh 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 of the City of Fort Collins hereby finds that the area
proposed to be annexed has been entirely contained within the boundaries of the City for a period
of not less than three (3) years prior to this date.
Section 2. That the Council hereby finds that the requirements of the applicable parts of
Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, C.R.S., have been met.
• Section 3. That the Council further finds and determines that an election pursuant to
Sections 31-12-107(2) or 31-12-112(l), C.R.S., is not required.
Section 4. That no additional terms and conditions are to be imposed upon the area
proposed to be annexed.
Section 5. That the Council further finds that notice was given and hearing was held
regarding the annexation in accordance with Sections 31-12-108 and 31-12-109, C.R.S., as
applicable.
Section 6. That the Council concludes that the area proposed to be annexed in the South
Taft Hill Seventh 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
18th day of February, A.D. 2003.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 030, 2003
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ANNEXING PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE
SOUTH TAFT HILL SEVENTH ANNEXATION
TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
WHEREAS, Resolution 2003-002, stating the intent of the City of Fort Collins to annex
certain property and initiating annexation proceedings, has heretofore been adopted; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Fort Collins 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 NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27 AND
EAST '/2 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE
SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF LARIMER, STATE OF
COLORADO, CONSIDERING THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28 AS BEARING N 00° 00' 22" E WITH ALL
BEARINGS HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO IS CONTAINED WITHIN THE
BOUNDARY LINE WHICH BEGINS AT THE SOUTH 1/16TH CORNER OF
SECTIONS 27 AND 28, THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING FOR THIS
DESCRIPTION;
THENCE, N 00° 00' 22" E 421.26 FEET ON AND ALONG SAID EASTERLY
LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28 TO A POINT OF
INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE SPRUCE HOMES
ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, ALSO BEING THE
WESTERLY LINE OF THE TREND HOMES 2ND ANNEXATION TO THE CITY
OF FORT COLLINS;
THENCE, S 890 02' 55" W 213.38 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY
LINE OF SAID SPRUCE HOMES ANNEXATION; THENCE, N 00' 53' 23" E
245.29 FEET ON AND ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SPRUCE
HOMES ANNEXATION; THENCE N 89' 14' 28" E 217.21 FEET ON AND
ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SPRUCE HOMES ANNEXATION
TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28;
THENCE, N 000 00' 22" E 667.88 FEET ON AND ALONG SAID EASTERLY
LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28 TO THE EAST
QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 28, ALSO BEING THE WESTERLY
LINE OF THE TREND HOMES 2ND ANNEXATION, AND A POINT OF
INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE TEMPLE
ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, ALSO BEING THE
WESTERLY LINE OF THE TREND HOMES 2ND ANNEXATION;
THENCE, N 00° 01' 16" E 209.98 FEET ON AND ALONG THE EASTERLY
LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28, ALSO BEING
THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID TEMPLE ANNEXATION;THENCE,S 89° 32'
05" E 596.01 FEET LEAVING SAID SECTION 28 ON AND ALONG THE
NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID TEMPLE ANNEXATION;THENCE,S 17°37'48"
E 12.62 FEET ON AND ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID TEMPLE
ANNEXATION;THENCE,S 89' 32'08"E 500.22 FEET ON AND ALONG THE
NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID TEMPLE ANNEXATION; THENCE, S 00' 02'
12" W 198.00 FEET ON AND ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID
TEMPLE ANNEXATION TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH
LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 27;
THENCE,S 89' 32'07"E 220.42 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF
THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 27, ALSO BEING THE
NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID TREND HOMES 2ND ANNEXATION;
THENCE, N 00° 02'45" E 415.76 FEET ON AND ALONG THE EAST LINE OF
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID
SECTION 27, ALSO BEING THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE VILLAGE
SQUARE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS;
THENCE, N 89° 25' 16" W 322.76 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTH LINE
OF THE HULL ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS; THENCE,
N 000 02' 45" E 1100.58 FEET ON AND ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF
SAID HULL ANNEXATION TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE
NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF WAY LINE HULL STREET;
THENCE,N 89° 24'34" W 645.84 FEET ON AND ALONG THE NORTHERLY
RIGHT-OF WAY LINE OF SAID HULL STREET, ALSO BEING THE
SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE SPRINGBROOK TWO ANNEXATION TO THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS;
THENCE,N 89° 24'34"W 352.50 FEET ON AND ALONG THE NORTHERLY
RIGHT-OF WAY LINE OF SAID HULL STREET, ALSO BEING THE
SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE SPRINGBROOK ANNEXATION TO THE CITY
OF FORT COLLINS,TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST LINE
OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28;THENCE,N 00' 01'
2
16" E 213.20 FEET ON AND ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28, ALSO BEING THE WESTERLY LINE OF
SAID SPRINGBROOK ANNEXATION;
THENCE, S 88- 41' 51" W 230.00 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY
LINE OF THE HUBER ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS;
THENCE,S 00°01' 16"W 57.22 FEET ON AND ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE
OF THE WEST DRAKE ROAD ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS; THENCE, N 89°16' 00" W 1235.54 FEET ON AND ALONG THE
SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID WEST DRAKE ROAD ANNEXATION;THENCE,
N 000 49' 22" W 448.14 FEET ON AND ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF
SAID WEST DRAKE ROAD ANNEXATION;
THENCE, S 88° 41' 59" W 98.19 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY
LINE OF THE KIEFT ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS;
THENCE, N 02° 25' 52" W 34.29 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY
LINE OF SAID KIEFT ANNEXATION;THENCE,S 88° 41'48"W 135.82 FEET
ON AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID KIEFT ANNEXATION;
THENCE, N 48° 33' 09" W 89.13 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY
LINE OF SAID KIEFT ANNEXATION;THENCE,N 05° 59' 13" E 403.24 FEET
ON AND ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID KIEFT ANNEXATION;
THENCE, S 88° 41' 5 1" W 475.05 FEET ON AND ALONG THE NORTH LINE
OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28, ALSO BEING THE
SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE BROWN FARM ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS;
THENCE,S 00° 13'31"E 630.80 FEET ON AND ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE
OF THE MANION ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS;
THENCE, N 88° 24' 03" E 217.86 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY
LINE OF SAID MANION ANNEXATION; THENCE, S 00° 13' 31" E 695.89
FEET ON AND ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID MANION
ANNEXATION;THENCE,S 88° 51' 19"W 641.13 FEET ON AND ALONG THE
SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID MANION ANNEXATION;
THENCE, S 00° 12' 10" W 1323.98 FEET ON AND ALONG THE WEST LINE
OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER TO THE CENTER QUARTER CORNER OF
SAID SECTION 28, ALSO BEING THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE QUAIL
HOLLOW FIRST ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS;
THENCE, S 00° 15'45" W 1326.83 FEET ON AND ALONG THE WEST LINE
OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER TO THE SOUTH 16TH CORNER OF SAID
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SECTION 28, ALSO BEING THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE PINERIDGE
FOURTH ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS;THENCE,N 89°
09' S0" E 658.80 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH
1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER TO THE CENTER WEST SOUTHEAST
1/64 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 28, ALSO BEING THE NORTHERLY LINE
OF SAID PINERIDGE FOURTH ANNEXATION;
THENCE,N 89° 09' 50"E 1976.40 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTH LINE
OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28,
ALSO BEING THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE KEN-MARK ANNEXATION
TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS TO THE SOUTH 1/16Tn CORNER OF SAID
SECTIONS 27 AND 28, THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING FOR THIS
DESCRIPTION,
CONTAINING 220.22 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
be, and hereby is, annexed to the City of Fort Collins and made a part of said City, to be known as
the South Taft Hill Seventh 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("the Subdistrict"). Upon inclusion into the Subdistrict,said property shall be
subject to the same mill levies and special assessments as are levied or will be levied on other
similarly situated property in the Subdistrict.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 18th day of
February, A.D. 2003, and to be presented for final passage on the 4th day of March,A.D. 2003.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Passed and adopted on final reading this 4th day of March, A.D. 2003.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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• ORDINANCE NO. 031, 2003
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF FORT COLL NS
AND CLASSIFYING FOR ZONING PURPOSES THE PROPERTY INCLUDED
IN THE SOUTH TAFT HILL SEVENTH ANNEXATION TO THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
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 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 amended by including the three
parcels of property referenced below as Parcels "A", "B" and"C",known collectively as the"South
Taft Hill Seventh Annexation to the City of Fort Collins,Colorado",and by placing such parcels into
the Urban Estate (UE) Zone District and the Low-Density Mixed Use Neighborhood(LMN)Zone
District as follows:
PARCEL "A" - TO BE PLACED INTO THE URBAN ESTATE (UE)DISTRICT:
A TRACT OF LAND SITUATE IN THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 28,TOWNSHIP
7 NORTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,
COUNTY OF LARIMER,STATE OF COLORADO,CONSIDERING THE EAST
LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28 AS BEARING
N 000 00' 22" E WITH ALL BEARINGS HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO IS
CONTAINED WITHIN THE BOUNDARY LINE WHICH BEGINS AT THE
SOUTH 1/16TH CORNER OF SECTIONS 27 AND 28, THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING FOR THIS DESCRIPTION;
THENCE, N 000 00' 22" E 421.26 FEET ON AND ALONG SAID EASTERLY
LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28 TO A POINT OF
INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE SPRUCE HOMES
ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, ALSO BEING THE
. WESTERLY LINE OF THE TREND HOMES 2ND ANNEXATION TO THE CITY
OF FORT COLLINS;
THENCE, S 89° 02' S5" W 213.38 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY
LINE OF SAID SPRUCE HOMES ANNEXATION; THENCE, N 00' 53' 23" E
245.29 FEET ON AND ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SPRUCE
HOMES ANNEXATION; THENCE N 89' 14' 28" E 217.21 FEET ON AND
ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SPRUCE HOMES ANNEXATION
TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28;
THENCE, N 00° 00' 22" E 667.88 FEET ON AND ALONG SAID EASTERLY
LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28 TO THE EAST
QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 28, ALSO BEING THE WESTERLY
LINE OF THE TREND HOMES 2ND ANNEXATION, AND A POINT OF
INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE TEMPLE
ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, ALSO BEING THE
WESTERLY LINE OF THE TREND HOMES 2ND ANNEXATION;
THENCE, N 00° 01' 16" E 1732.66 FEET ON AND ALONG THE EASTERLY
LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28;
THENCE, S 88° 41' S1" W 230.00 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY
LINE OF THE HUBER ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS;
THENCE,S 000 01' 16"W 57.22 FEET ON AND ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE
OF THE WEST DRAKE ROAD ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS; THENCE, N 89°16' 00" W 1230.77 FEET ON AND ALONG THE
SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID WEST DRAKE ROAD ANNEXATION;
THENCE,S 00- 11'49"E 391.04 FEET;THENCE, S 89° 38'53"W 524.65 FEET
TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE
MANION ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS;
THENCE, S 88° 51' 19" W 641.13 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY
LINE OF SAID MANION ANNEXATION;
THENCE, S 00° IT 10" W 1323.98 FEET ON AND ALONG THE WEST LINE
OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER TO THE CENTER QUARTER CORNER OF
SAID SECTION 28, ALSO BEING THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE QUAIL
HOLLOW FIRST ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS;
THENCE,S 00° 15'45"W 1326.83 FEET ON AND ALONG THE WEST LINE OF
SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER TO THE SOUTH 16TH CORNER OF SAID
SECTION 28, ALSO BEING THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE PINERIDGE
FOURTH ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS;THENCE,N 89°
09' S0" E 658.80 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH
1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER TO THE CENTER WEST SOUTHEAST
1/64 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 28, ALSO BEING THE NORTHERLY LINE
OF SAID PINERIDGE FOURTH ANNEXATION;
THENCE, N 89° 09'S0" E 1976.40 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTH LINE
OF THE NORTH '/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28,
ALSO BEING THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE KEN-MARK ANNEXATION
TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS TO THE SOUTH 1/16r"CORNER OF SAID
SECTIONS 27 AND 28, THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING FOR THIS
DESCRIPTION;
CONTAINING 171.56 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
PARCEL "B" - TO BE PLACED INTO THE LOW-DENSITY MIXED USE
NEIGHBORHOOD (LMN) ZONE DISTRICT:
A TRACT OF LAND SITUATE IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27 ,
TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL
MERIDIAN,COUNTY OFLARIMER,STATE OF COLORADO,CONSIDERING
THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 27 AS
BEARING N 000 01' 16" E WITH ALL BEARINGS HEREIN RELATIVE
THERETO IS CONTAINED WITHIN THE BOUNDARY LINE WHICH BEGINS
AT THE WEST 1/4TH CORNER OF SECTIONS 27;
• THENCE, N 00° 01' 16" E 209.98 FEET ON AND ALONG THE WESTERLY
LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 27, ALSO BEING
THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE TEMPLE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING FOR THIS
DESCRIPTION;
THENCE,S 89° 32'05"E 596.01 FEET LEAVING SAID SECTION 28 ON AND
ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID TEMPLE ANNEXATION;
THENCE, S 17° 37' 48" E 12.62 FEET ON AND ALONG THE NORTHERLY
LINE OF SAID TEMPLE ANNEXATION; THENCE, S 89' 32' 08" E 500.22
FEET ON AND ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID TEMPLE
ANNEXATION;THENCE, S 00°02' 12"W 198.00 FEET ON AND ALONG THE
EASTERLY LINE OF SAID TEMPLE ANNEXATION TO A POINT OF
INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER
OF SAID SECTION 27;
THENCE,S 89°32'07"E 220.42 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF
THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 27, ALSO BEING THE
NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID TREND HOMES 2ND ANNEXATION;
THENCE,N 00° 02'45"E 415.76 FEET ON AND ALONG THE EAST LINE OF
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID
SECTION 27, ALSO BEING THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE VILLAGE
SQUARE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS;
THENCE, N 89- 25' 16" W 322.76 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTH LINE
OF THE HULL ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS; THENCE,
N 000 02' 45" E 1100.58 FEET ON AND ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF
SAID HULL ANNEXATION TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE
NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF WAY LINE HULL STREET;
THENCE,N 89° 24' 34" W 645.84 FEET ON AND ALONG THE NORTHERLY
RIGHT-OF WAY LINE OF SAID HULL STREET, ALSO BEING THE
SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE SPRINGBROOK TWO ANNEXATION TO THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS;
THENCE,N 89° 24'34"W 352.50 FEET ON AND ALONG THE NORTHERLY
RIGHT-OF WAY LINE OF SAID HULL STREET, ALSO BEING THE
SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE SPRINGBROOK ANNEXATION TO THE CITY
OF FORT COLLINS,TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST LINE
OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28;THENCE, S 00° 01'
16" W 1309.48 FEET ON AND ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 27 TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING FOR THIS DESCRIPTION:
CONTAINING 32.69 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
PARCEL "C" - TO BE PLACED INTO THE LOW-DENSITY MIXED USE
NEIGHBORHOOD (LMN) ZONE DISTRICT•
A TRACT OF LAND SITUATE IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 28,
TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL
MERIDIAN,COUNTY OF LARIMER,STATE OF COLORADO,CONSIDERING
THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28 AS
BEARING N 000 01' 16" E WITH ALL BEARINGS HEREIN RELATIVE
THERETO IS CONTAINED WITHIN THE BOUNDARY LINE WHICH BEGINS
AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 28,_
THENCE, N 000 01' 16" E 1732.66 FEET ON AND ALONG SAID EASTERLY
LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28;
THENCE, S 88° 41' 51" W 230.00 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY
LINE OF THE HUBER ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS;
THENCE,S 00°01'16"W 57.22 FEET ON AND ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE
OF THE WEST DRAKE ROAD ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS; THENCE, N 89°16' 00" W 1230.77 FEET ON AND ALONG THE
. SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID WEST DRAKE ROAD ANNEXATION TO THE
TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING FOR THIS DESCRIPTION ;
THENCE,N 89°16'00"W 4.77 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE
OF SAID WEST DRAKE ROAD ANNEXATION; THENCE, N 00' 49' 22" W
448.14 FEET ON AND ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID WEST DRAKE
ROAD ANNEXATION;
THENCE, S 88° 41' 59" W 98.19 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY
LINE OF THE KIEFT ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS;
THENCE, N 020 25' 52" W 34.29 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY
LINE OF SAID KIEFT ANNEXATION;THENCE,S 88° 41'48" W 135.82 FEET
ON AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID KIEFT ANNEXATION;
THENCE, N 48° 33' 09" W 89.13 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY
LINE OF SAID KIEFT ANNEXATION;THENCE,N 05' 59' 13" E 403.24 FEET
ON AND ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID KIEFT ANNEXATION;
THENCE, S 88° 41' 51" W 475.05 FEET ON AND ALONG THE NORTH LINE
OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28, ALSO BEING THE
SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE BROWN FARM ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS;
• THENCE,S 00° 13'31"E 630.80 FEET ON AND ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE
OF THE MANION ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS;
THENCE, N 88° 24' 03" E 217.86 FEET ON AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY
LINE OF SAID MANION ANNEXATION; THENCE, S 00' 13' 31" E 695.89
FEET ON AND ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID MANION
ANNEXATION;THENCE,S 88° 51' 19"W 641.13 FEET ON AND ALONG THE
SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID MANION ANNEXATION;
THENCE, S 89° 38' 53" W 524.65 FEET; THENCE, N 00' 11' 49" W 391.04
FEET ON AND A POINT OFINTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE
OF SAID WEST DRAKE ROAD ANNEXATION AND TO THE TRUE POINT
OF BEGINNING FOR THIS DESCRIPTION ;
CONTAINING 15.97 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
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 18th day of
February, A.D. 2003, and to be presented for final passage on the 4th day of March, A.D. 2003.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 4th day of March, A.D. 2002.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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ITEM NO. R
MEETING DATE ssnj
STAFF Cameron Gloss
City of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: South Taft Hill Seventh Annexation, file #38-02
APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins
300 E. LaPorte Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80521
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Annexation and zoning of a County enclave that is completely surrounded by properties
that have been annexed into the City. The request area is composed of approximately
220.22 acres of privately and publicly owned (street right-of-way) property generally
located south of W. Drake Rd., lying to the west and east of S. Taft Hill Rd, and including
the S. Taft Hill Rd right-of-way. The recommended zoning is a combination of the UE—
Urban Estate, and the LMN — Low-Density Mixed Use Neighborhood district.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the annexation and recommends that the area be placed in
the UE — Urban Estate, and the LMN — Low-Density Mixed Use Neighborhood zone
districts (depicted in Attachment B).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The annexation application complies with the applicable state law, the Intergovernmental
Agreement between Fort Collins and Larimer County, and the applicable criteria in the Fort
Collins Land Use Code. The area is partially developed and partially undeveloped and in
the FA-1 Farming District (north of Falcon Dr.), and R Residential District (south of Falcon
Dr.) in Larimer County. The recommended zoning is the UE—Urban Estate and LMN —
Low-Density Mixed Use Neighborhood Districts. This is an involuntary annexation initiated
by the City of Fort Collins.
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N.College Ave. PO.Box580 Fort Collins,CO 90522-0580 (970)221-6750
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
South Taft Hill Seventh Annexation & Zoning, File # 38-02
January 16, 2003 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
Page 2
COMMENTS:
1. Background:
The surrounding zoning and land uses as follows:
N: R-L Low Density Residential District - existing single family residential
NC Neighborhood Commercial - Drake Crossing Shopping Center
MMN- Medium Density Mixed Use Neighborhood -vacant, recently rezoned
POL Public Open Lands - City-owned Spring Creek detention area
S: R-L -existing single family residential
E: R-L- existing single family residential
LMN - Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood- vacant, existing single family
residential
W: POL Public Open Lands - Cottonwood Glen Park and Southwest Community Park
R-L- existing single family residential
The South Taft Hill Seventh Annexation consists of approximately 220.22 acres of publicly
and privately owned property. The recommended zoning is a combination of the LMN -
Low-Density Mixed Use Neighborhood district, the UE - Urban Estate district, and the T-
Transition district.
The annexation area is located within the Fort Collins Urban Growth Management Area
(UGMA).
Staff is recommending that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign
District, which was established for the purpose of regulating signs for non-residential uses
in certain geographical areas of the City which may be particularly affected by such signs
because of their predominantly residential use and character. A map amendment would
be necessary to place this property within the Residential Neighborhood Sign District.
2. State Law-Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS) & The Colorado Constitution
A. CRS 31-12-106-Annexation of enclaves:
This area is eligible for annexation according to CRS, permitting an unincorporated
area to be annexed if such area has been surrounded by land with the City's
jurisdiction for a period of not less than three years. This annexation complies with this
standard since the enclave was created upon approval of the Pine Ridge Fourth
Annexation more than three years ago (March 17, 1998). Enclave annexations are
exempt from the provisions of CRS 31-12-104, 31-12-105, 31-12-108, and 31-12-109.
B. Colorado Constitution, Article 1, Section 30 The annexation meets this Constitutional
requirement in that the annexation area has been surrounded by properties within the -
City for at least three years.
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January 16, 2003 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
Page 3
3. Intergovernmental Agreement between Fort Collins and Larimer Countv
A. IGA Section 8 -Annexations:
(1) IGA Section 8(A) - It is the City's intent to annex properties within the GMA as
expeditiously as possible.
(2) IGA Section 8(D)] - The City agrees to pursue involuntary annexation.of any
parcel that becomes eligible for involuntary annexation.
4. Land Use Code Standards
A. LUC Section 2.12 Annexation of Land-This section of the Land Use Code requires:
(1) that the annexation of lands be in accordance with state law,
. (2) that the Planning and Zoning Board shall hold a hearing on the matter and report
a recommendation to the City Council, and
(3) that a recommendation on the proper zoning for the lands be provided.
The annexation conforms to the requirements in the Colorado Revised Statutes
(CRS). This hearing will be the forum through which the Planning and Zoning
Board will forward a recommendation to Council. The recommended zoning is UE—
Urban Estate and LMN - Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood.
B. LUC Section 2.9 Amendment to the Zoning Map —This section of the Land Use
Code requires that any amendment to the Zoning Map involving the zoning or
rezoning of 640 acres of land or less (a quasi-judicial zoning/rezoning) shall be
recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Board or approved by the
City Council only if the proposed amendment is:
(1) consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan; and/or
(2) warranted by changed conditions within the neighborhood surrounding and
including the subject area.
The requested zoning for this annexation are the UE- Urban Estate and LMN - Low
. Density Mixed Use Neighborhood Districts. The area is currently zoned FA-1
Farming District (north of Falcon Dr.), and R Residential District (south of Falcon
Dr.) in Larimer County. The City's adopted Structure Plan, a part of City Plan,
South Taft Hill Seventh Annexation &Zoning, File # 38-02
January 16, 2003 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
Page 4
designates the corresponding portions of the annexation area as Urban Estate, Low
Density Residential, and Rural/Open Lands and Stream Corridors. Those portions
of the annexation area designated "Rural/Open Lands and Stream Corridors" are
held under private ownership, and are undevelopable due to their location within
FEMA and City-regulated floodways. It is proposed that the LMN district would
apply to properties east of S. Taft Rd, and those north of the Spring Creek channel;
all other properties within the annexation area would be zoned UE. Therefore, the
proposed zoning district designations are considered consistent with the Structure
Plan designations.
5. Provision of Services Before and After Annexation
Infrastructure and municipal services are now being supplied to the annexation area by
Larimer County, Poudre R-1 School District, Poudre Fire Authority, Transfort, and Fort
Collins/Loveland Water District. Utilities are supplied by U.S. West for telephone, Excel
Energy for electric and gas, and independent cable companies for television cable service.
Private Homeowner's Associations maintain some of the roads within the annexation area.
All present City of Fort Collins municipal services would be provided to the annexation
area. A comparison of which agencies carry responsibility for infrastructure and municipal
services before and after annexation is noted below:
Before Annexation After Annexation
Law Enforcement Larimer County Sheriff City of Fort Collins
Planning, Engineering
& Building Larimer County City of Fort Collins
Streets Larimer County/private City of Fort Collins/
Private
Stormwater Larimer County City of Fort Collins
Parks and Recreation (no existing County parks City of Fort Collins
serve the area)
Courts Larimer County Larimer County/City of
Fort Collins Municipal
General Gov't Admin Larimer County City of Fort Collins
Water Fort Collins/Loveland District same
Sewer septic/City of Fort Collins same
Flood Control Larimer County City of Fort Collins
Libraries Larimer County City of Fort Collins
Gas/Electric Excel Energy City of Fort Collins
Fire Poudre Fire Authority same
Schools Poudre R-1 School District same
Transit Transfort same
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January 16, 2003 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
Page 5
6. Impact on the City of Fort Collins and other agencies of change in provision of
infrastructure and services
Based on direction received from City Council on August 28 and September 25, 2001, staff
has completed an assessment of potential costs and revenues. The assessment has been
prepared from existing and available information provided by City departments and other
service agencies based on their understanding of personnel, operating and capital
expenses. The figures derived are approximate and not intended to be precise or over
prescriptive, but rather as indicators of revenues, service levels and expense.
As is noted in the above section, no change will occur in the provision of certain services to
residents in the annexation area. With respect to water service, fire protection, and transit,
the same agency will provide the service before and after annexation and therefore, no
fiscal impact on the City will occur in these areas. Nor is it expected that the special
districts will experience a change in fiscal demands on them. In addition, no impact will
occur to the school district since schools are provided through the Poudre R-1 School
District both before and after annexation. Water mains are in place sufficient to provide the
typical level of urban services to a largely residential area. The water lines are the
• responsibility of the Fort Collins/Loveland Water District.
In the areas of law enforcement; planning, building and engineering; streets; stormwater;
parks and recreation and general government administration, annexation would result in
the shift in responsibility primarily from Larimer County to the City the Fort Collins. What
follows is a discussion of possible impacts of this shift in these areas. Estimates of the
possible costs in these areas which could result from annexation, stemming from needed
equipment and personnel, and the type and number of employees needed to extend the
current level of services to this area are included in Attachment D. These costs were
developed from the City's current and historical experience of how costs are related to
such factors as the number of existing and projected future dwelling units to be served,
size of population, lane miles of streets, and acres of parkland.
A. Law Enforcement
Shifting law enforcement responsibilities from Larimer County to the City is expected to
reduce the demand for personnel and equipment on the County and increase the demand
on the City. The cost of police services in the City is paid primarily through the General
Fund. The mill levy on property provides one source of income to the General Fund.
B. Planning, Building and Engineering
With annexation, the City will assume responsibility for the review of development
proposals, including overall development plans, project development plans, and
subdivisions; variances; stockpiling permits; sign and grading permits; review of building
South Taft Hill Seventh Annexation & Zoning, File# 38-02
January 16, 2003 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
Page 6
plans, issuance of building permits and building inspections. The amount of activity is
expected to be minor, given that the area is largely developed and that there are limitations
to future development based on present infrastructure. Most of the planning, engineering
and building plan review, permit and inspection activity will most likely be associated with
small-scale land development applications, house additions and remodeling, and property
improvements.
The City will also assume responsibility for code enforcement, i.e.-handling complaints
about zoning, building, grading, sign violations, and nuisances.
C. Streets
1. Capital Improvements
As part of the "Building Community Choices Program", the City of Fort Collins recently
completed a major widening of South Taft Hill Road bisecting the annexation area.
Included within this estimated $9 million project is the creation of an 81 acre-foot Regional
Detention Pond, an extension to the Spring Creek trail (including an underpass), the
undergrounding of overhead powerlines, and construction of a 12" waterline.
No other capital projects listed within the adopted Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) are
identified for future construction within the annexation area, although an extension of W.
Swallow Rd., a collector road, is shown on the Master Street Plan. W. Swallow presently
dead-ends approximately one-quarter mile east of S. Taft Hill Rd. Staff anticipates that
continuation of W. Swallow to S. Taft Hill Rd. would be constructed as a condition of
development approval and that the street oversizing program could potentially contribute to
a portion of the street improvement.
No other street improvements would be constructed by the City. As the annexed area
develops or redevelops, developers will be required to construct or upgrade affected
streets to the City's street design standards for safety and maintenance purposes. These
standards include street paving installation requirements, and the provision of curbs,
gutters, sidewalks and streetlights.
2. Maintenance and Operations
With the shift of responsibility from Larimer County to the City of Fort Collins for streets,
there will be very slight impact to the City's street maintenance program. Most of the local
streets within the annexation area do not conform to the City's street design standards.
The City will provide the same level of service as the County provided prior to annexation.
This usually includes minor surface maintenance like cracksealing and the filling of
potholes, but does not include asphalt overlays nor street reconstruction at the City's
expense. In some cases the streets are privately maintained, that is they are the
responsibility of a Homeowner's Association, by designation on the plat of the subdivision.
South Taft Hill Seventh Annexation & Zoning, File # 38-02
• January 16, 2003 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
Page 7
In those cases, street maintenance will continue to be the responsibility of the association
until the streets are reconstructed to City standards.
D. Parks and Recreation
The City has made significant investments in three parks that directly serve this area, as
well as the Spring Creek regional trail. The existing Rossborough and Cottonwood Glen
neighborhood parks provide service to neighborhoods lying to the east and west of S. Taft
Hill Rd. By 2006, improvements to Cottonwood Community Park, abutting the west side of
the annexation area, will be completed. As mentioned, an extension of the Spring Creek
Trail, consisting of a concrete trail from Drake Road west and connecting to the existing
trail near the Hampshire Pond subdivision, was recently constructed, including a box
culvert underpass allows a grade separated crossing at S. Taft Hill Rd.
E. General Government Administration/Personnel
With annexation, the number of City employees and the amount of equipment are not
expected to measurably increase in order to extend services to the annexation area. This
can be attributed to the fact that the annexation area is largely developed at this time and
• has a relatively small population.
7, Neighborhood Meeting
A neighborhood meeting, attended by more than 100 area residents, was held on October
7, 2002 (a meeting summary is provided in Attachment E). In addition to the generally
expressed opposition to the annexation, the majority of the discussion centered on the
following issues:
• Potential, future connection of Moore Lane. Moore Lane presently terminates in a cul-
de-sac north of the Spring Creek channel and a dead-end street south of Spring Creek.
Future development occurring west of S. Taft Hill Rd. may trigger connection of this
roadway in order to the meet the City's Level of Service and street connectivity
standards.
• The legal authority of the City to require annexation.
• The cost and responsibility of future street improvements.
• Differences in use restrictions between the City and County
• Limits on wood burning
• Continued use of septic systems
South Taft Hill Seventh Annexation & Zoning, File # 38-02
January 16, 2003 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
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8. City Council Hearings:
City Council hearings on this proposed annexation will be held on the following dates:
Initiating Resolution January 7, 2003
First Reading February 18, 2003
Second Reading March 4, 2003
FINDINGS OF FACT/CONCLUSION:
1. The area meets all criteria included in Colorado State Law to qualify for an
involuntary, enclave annexation to the City of Fort Collins.
2. The annexation of this area is consistent with the policies and agreements between
Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins as contained in the Intergovernmental
Agreement for the Fort Collins Urban Growth Management Area.
3. The proposed annexation is consistent with the applicable criteria in the Fort Collins
Land Use Code.
4. The requested UE — Urban Estate and LMN — Low Density Mixed Use
Neighborhood Zone Districts are consistent with the City's Structure Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Board forward a recommendation to the
City Council to approve the South Taft Hill 71h Annexation, and that the area be placed in
the UE — Urban Estate and the LMN — Low-Density Mixed Use Neighborhood zone
districts.
List of Attachments:
Attachment A- Site Vicinity Map
Attachment B- Proposed Zoning Designations
Attachment C- Structure Plan Designations
Attachment D- Enclave Annexation Costs and Revenues Matrix
Attachment E- Neighborhood Meeting Summary
Attachment F- Correspondence Received
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South Taft Hill 7tn Annexation Neighborhood Meeting
DATE: October 7, 2002
TIME: 7:00- 9:00 pm
MEETING LOCATION: Foothills Unitarian Church
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Cameron Gloss, Current Planning Director
Alan Krcmarik, Finance Director
Peter Barnes, Zoning Administrator
Dave Stringer, Development Review Engineering Mgr.
Joe Gerdom, Police Services
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, COMMENTS, RESPONSES
Following introductory remarks and the introduction of City staff members, Cameron
Gloss reviewed responses to the most frequently asked questions about annexation.
Large-scale printouts (24"x36" format) of the questions and responses were mounted
on the meeting room walls.
Neighborhood residents generated the following questions, comments and concerns.
Most responses were provided by staff at the meeting, although follow-up research was
necessary in some cases.
Q = Question
A =Answer
C = Comment
At the conclusion of the neighborhood meeting, a neighborhood resident asked
for a "show of hands" indicating those attendees in favor of the annexation and
no hands were raised.
Annexation Process
Q: Can citizens get a copy of the State Law giving the City authority to
annex an enclave?
A: A copy of State Statute 31-12-106, giving the City authority to annex County
enclaves surrounded for a period of no less than three years, is attached to this
summary.
Q: Can a petition, opposing the annexation, be submitted?
A: Yes. A petition containing signatures of those opposed, or in favor of, the
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annexation can be submitted into the public record at any point prior
to the final closure of the public comment period during the City Council
hearing.
Parks
Q: What is the anticipated level of park development at the Southwest Park?
A: The new Southwest Park will be designed as a "Community"-level facility,
hosting a full range of active and passive recreation improvements.
The park is projected to be completed in 2006. Citizens with questions
about the park's design features should contact Craig Foreman with the
City Parks Division at 221-6660.
Policy
Q: Are there other alternatives to annexation? Can we achieve other community and
neighborhood goals without it?
A: The Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Fort Collins and
Larimer County makes no specific provision for alternatives to annexation. The
IGA language specifically states that "(t)he City agrees to pursue involuntary
annexation of any parcel that becomes eligible for involuntary annexation".
Property Taxes
Q: How will property tax assessments change once the area is annexed?Is the
process different for the City and the County?
A: There is no change in the methodology for property tax assessment. Property
taxes will continue to be assessed and collected by Larimer County through the
County Assessor's Office.
The difference between the City and County relates to the tax rate. After
annexation, the County Assessor will apply the City's property tax mill levy to an
annexed area. The property tax mill levy for the Poudre Fire Authority will be
eliminated from a property's assessments. All other tax assessments against a
property, such as County taxes, School District taxes, will remain after
annexation.
Transportation
Q: What will trigger an extension of Moore Lane?
A: Prior to any major development occurring west of S. Taft Hill Road and south of
the Spring Creek channel, a full range of transportation improvements must be
built by the developer that meet the City's transportation Level of Service and
design standards. It's unknown at this time if and when such transportation
improvements will include the extension of Moore Lane.
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Q: Do minor house additions trigger street improvements?
A: No.
C: Moore Lane was not designed as a through street
A: Incorrect. Street right-of-way was dedicated south of the Moore Lane cul-de-sac,
terminating north of the Spring Creek Channel, that would allow the connection
to the "southern" portion of Moore Lane at some point in the future if a bridge
structure was constructed that would connect the two ends.
Q: Can the City Council restrict the Moore Lane street extension as part
of the annexation process?
A: Yes, present City Council members could restrict a potential, future Moore Lane
extension as part of the annexation ordinance. However, approval would not
bind the action of a future City Council.
C: Since Moore Lane can't be extended south to Horsetooth Rd, vehicles
should be forced to use S. Taft Hill Road, instead.
C: There will be negative environmental impacts to Spring Creek if
Moore Lane is extended.
• Q: What happens to a local street if is built by a neighborhood Home
Owners Association?
A: The City will test a street's structural strength to determine if it meets City
standards. If it meets the standards, then the City would take over all
maintenance responsibilities as long as it is safe for bicycles and pedestrians
and it has proper drainage. If it does not meet City standards, the Home
Owners Association would need to continue maintaining the road until such
time that it is brought up to City standards.
C: There will be a significant cost to developing Falcon Drive.
Q: Will the City exercise the right of eminent domain to widen
roads, e.g.- at Moore Lane?
A: It is the City's preference to have a "willing buyer and willing seller" when
acquiring land. In most cases, that condition is achieved. However, property
value disputes can require the City to exercise it right of eminent domain in road
widening projects.
Q: Will Drake Road be widened for a turn lane for properties fronting the
street?
. A: Yes. The City is in the process of designing future improvements to Drake Road
that may impact properties fronting the street.
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Q: How will access management/traffic control be improved on S. Taft Hill
Road?
A: The City will continue to monitor the effectiveness of recent improvements to S.
Taft Hill Road, including warrants for future traffic signals.
Q: Will signs be approved for u-turns on S. Taft Hill Road?
A: Signs prohibiting u-turn movements are installed in areas of known tragic
conflict.
Q: Can the City require formation of a Special Improvement District(SID)?
A: Yes. The City may elect to do so, but it is unlikely to occur. A district is formed
when the majority of affected owners give their consent to its formation. It is one
of the City's objectives to have a high percentage of owners willing to be part of a
SID, but there may be instances where the City will push for it's formation over
the objections of some area property owners.
Use Restrictions
Q: If a building permit is obtained in the County, does construction need
to be completed by the time of annexation in order for the
improvement to be grandfathered?
No. The only requirement is that a valid building permit has been issued by the
County and that the permit remains "active".
Q: What happens to non-residential uses upon annexation?
Non-residential uses that have been legally established under the County's
regulations may continue. Those that are non-compliant with Iarimer County
regulations must be brought into compliance with the use restrictions applicable
to the zoning district in which the property is located.
Some non-residential uses are permitted within the City of Fort Collins as part
of a Home Occupation if certain operational characteristics can be met.
Q: Is there a cap on the number of farm animals?
A: The City's regulations do not place a cap on the number of farm animals, but
County and State health regulations still apply that may effectively limit the
number of farm animals on a particular property.
Q: How do private covenants restrict density?
A: Private covenants are not enforced by the City. If a development exceeds the
allowable density permitted under a private covenant, it would be up to the
Homeowner's Association to provide legal enforcement.
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Q: Can propane be used for heating, etc.?
A: There is no prohibition on propane use within the City assuming that the
system has been correctly installed. New propane units must go through a
permit and inspection process from the Poudre Fire Authority.
Q: Will there be a limit on wood burning?
A: Yes. The only acceptable fuel that can be burned in a wood stove or
fireplace is clean, dry, untreated wood or wood products, or other solid fuel
products specifically made for woodburning units. After the first fifteen minutes
or so of startup, City Code requires smoke from a chimney or stovepipe be light,
or less than "40% opacity." City Code prohibits the burning of treated wood and
garbage. Coal may be burned only in a coal-burning appliance that is the sole
source of heat and where no other central heating system exists.
Existing woodburning stoves may continue to be used. New stoves must
go through a permit and inspection process with the City Building and
Zoning department.
Since 1990, the City has offered zero interest loans to assist residents
with the removal or replacement of older, non-certified wood stoves and
wood stove inserts.
Q: How is open burning (Le. bum pile) restricted?
A: There is no change from the current restrictions in the County. Open burning
requires a burn permit from Poudre Fire Authority. Limitations may be placed
on fire size and the time of day on which the burning can occur.
Utilities
Q: Does septic system capacity limit residential density?
A: Yes, according to the Larimer County Health Department, the general "rule of
thumb" is that the maximum density within this area is approximately one unit
per acre based upon septic system capacity. Above that density, septic systems
have much greater likelihood of failure.
Q: What happens to failing septic systems?
A: The failing leach field would be abandoned. The Larimer County Health
Department would review a request to create a new system through a repair
permit.
Q: Do you need to connect to the City sewer system if your septic system fails?
A: It depends on the location of the property. If it is located within 400 feet of a City
sewer main and the septic system fails, a connection must be made to the sewer
. system. Otherwise, a new septic system permit request would be reviewed by
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Larimer County.
Q: How is the storm drainage fee assessed?
A: City-wide, the stormwater drainage fee averages approximately $15 per month.
New development would also be subject to stormwater development fees related
specifically to the size of the development and amount of impervious surface on
the property.
Q: How do residents request a street light?
A: Street light installation requires compliance with the City's street lighting design
standards, and consent from all affected property owners through a petition
process. The cost of installation is borne by the property owners. (typically
$1,500 -$2,000 per street light).
Q: Will irrigation rights be impacted by annexation?
A: No. As any new development occurs, the right to impact an irrigation ditch is
subject to review and approval from the governing ditch irrigation company.
Q: Would the City take over water rights at Cottonwood Park?
A: The City already controls the water rights.
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Annexation of
ves,
surrounded
31. (1) Annexation of enclaves When eany unincorporated dareaa is contained
owned
land, (1)
within the boundaries of a municipality,the governing body may by ordinance annex such
terrtory to the ing with
108,or 1 12 109 if said areahas been o slity without lurrounded forta period oon 310f4notltess than three
years;except that notice of the proposed annexation ordinance shall be given by publica-
tion as provided by section 31-12-108(2)for notices of annexation petitions and resolutions
initiating annexation proceedings but no public hearing on the proposed annexation ordi-
nance shall be required,and the first publication of notice shall be at least thirty days prior
to the adoption of the ordinance.
(I'1) Exception to annexation of enclaves No enclave may be annexed pursuant to sub-
section (1)of this section if:
(a) Any part of the municipal boundary or territory surrounding such enclave consists
he enclave of public rights-of-way,including streets and
at the time of the annexation of t
acent to the municipality on the side of the right-of-way
alleys,that are not immediately adj
opposite to the enclave;or
tory surrounding the enclave was annexed t the municipality
(b) Any part of the terri compliance with section 30 of article II1 of the state con-
since December 19, 1980,without
stitution. qqj §2,effective May 27,1997.) -
(2) (Deleted by amendment,L.97,p.
(3) Annexation of unincorporated municipally-owned land.When the municipality is
• the sole owner of the area that it desires to annex,which area is eligible for annexation as
set out in sections 31-12-104 (1) (a) and 31-12-105,the governing body may by ordinance
saidrea to the oality rout dinance nancecshalld hearing as provided n s
state that the area proposetd to be
annexed is owned by the annexing municipality and is not solely a public street or right-
of-way.
(4) Additional terms and conditions on the annexation.Additional terms or conditions .-
�1 may be imposed by the governing body in accordance with section 31-12-112.
Source:L. 75:Entire title RBRE,p. 1079,§ 1,effective July 1. L. 81: (1) amended a'
(1.1) added,p. 1510,§ 1,effective July I.L. 97: (I.I) and (2) amended,p.995,§2,effecti'
May 27.
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South Taft Hill 7 h Annexation- Commonly Asked Questions
Zoning and Use Restrictions
What will the zoning be on my property?
Properties within the annexation area lying west of S.Taft Hill Road will be zoned UE-Urban
Estate. Those east of S.Taft Hill Road, and the two properties fronting Drake Road and north of
the Spring Creek channel, will be zoned LMN-Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood.
What are the restrictions in the UE zone?
Uses are limited to the following:
Detached single family houses;
Two-family dwellings;
Attached single family houses;
Group homes for up to 8 disabled or elderly persons;
Public facilities;
Parks and recreation facilities except for neighborhood parks;
Cemeteries; and
Farm animals.
• The following uses are permitted subject to review by the Planning and Zoning Board:
Residential cluster developments;
Schools;
Churches;
Golf Courses;
Child Care Centers;
Bed &Breakfast Establishments;
Plant Nurseries and Greenhouses;
Animal boarding(limited to farm/large animals);
Resource Extraction,processing and sales;
Composting Facilities;
Accessory Buildings more than 2,500 sq. ft.; and
Wireless telecommunication equipment
Maximum residential density=2 units per acre
Minimum lot size=�/z acre
Minimum lot width= 100 feet
Maximum building height=3 stories
What are the restrictions in the LMN zone?
Uses are limited to the following:
Detached single family houses;
. Two-family dwellings;
Attached single family houses;
Multi-family dwellings(limited to eight or fewer units per building);
Group homes for up to 8 disabled or elderly persons;
Mixed-use dwelling units;
Places of worship(less than 25,000 square foot building footprint);
Public facilities;
Parks and recreation facilities except for neighborhood parks;
Cemeteries;
Community facilities;
Neighborhood support/recreational facilities;
Bed and breakfast establishments with six or fewer beds;
Child Care Centers; and
Neighborhood centers with specific size and use restrictions and location restrictions.
The following uses are permitted subject to review by the Planning and Zoning Board:
Mobile home parks;
Group homes(without the restrictions listed above;
Boarding and rooming houses;
Public and private schools;
Golf courses;
Long-term care facilites;
Places of worship or assembly(more than 25,000 square foot building footprint)
Neighborhood centers including restaurants-with specific size and use restrictions and location
restrictions.
Offices, financial services and clinics not part of a neighborhood center; and
Wireless telecommunication equipment
Minimum residential density=5 units per net acre
Maximum residential density= 8 units per gross acre, except for affordable housing which may
have up to 12 units per gross acre
Maximum building height=2 1/2 stories
If I have a legal use in the County,but it doesn't comply with the City's Land Use Code,will
it need to cease operation upon annexation?
No, but there may be some restriction on the amount of future expansion.
Can I keep horses on my property?
Yes, if a minimum of �/z acre of pasture is provided per horse.
How about other farm animals,such as chickens,pigs,sheep,goats,cattle,llamas,ostriches,
donkeys or mules?
Farm animals are permitted only on properties zoned Urban Estate, unless that has been
established as a legal use within Larimer County.
When does a non-conforming sign need to come into compliance with the City Sign Code?
With 5 years of the date of annexation.
• Taxes
Will my property taxes go up?
There will be very little,if any, increase in property taxes upon annexation.
After annexation, the County Assessor will apply the City's property tax mill levy to an annexed
area. Specifically, the City of Fort Collins' property tax mill levy will be applied to the annexed
areas. The property tax mill levy for the Poudre Fire Authority will be eliminated from a property's
assessments. All other tax assessments against a property, such as County taxes, School District
taxes,and any Special District taxes,will remain after annexation.
Will I pay City Sales and Use Taxes?
Yes. Residents annexed into the City will have to begin paying City sales tax on consumer goods
and services, particularly on "larger ticket" items such as automobiles and appliances. City sales
tax is also charged on electric utility usage.
Streets
Will the City be paving existing the streets upon Annexation?
No. When an existing development, which has streets which do not conform to the City's street
. design standards, is annexed, there is no requirement that existing streets be reconstructed to current
design standards. The City will provide the same level of service as the County provided prior to
annexation. This usually includes minor surface maintenance like cracksealing and the filling of
potholes, but does not include asphalt overlays nor street reconstruction at the City's expense. In
some cases the streets are privately maintained, that is they are the responsibility of a homeowner's
association, by designation on the plat of the subdivision. In this case the street maintenance will
continue to be the responsibility of the association.
Who will be responsible for paving streets in the future?
As the annexed area develops or redevelops, streets are required to be constructed or upgraded to the
City's street design standards for safety and maintenance purposes. These standards include street
paving installation requirements,and the provision of curbs,gutters,sidewalks,and streetlights.
The City will test a street's structural strength to determine if it meets City standards. If it meets
standards, then the City would take over all maintenance responsibilities as long as it is safe for
bicycles and pedestrians and it has proper drainage. If it does not meet City standards, the property-
owners would need to pay for making the necessary improvements, which could include drainage,
safety, and structural improvements, before the City will accept the street. Thus, the City will not
upgrade a street in an existing development without participation from affected property owners,
usually through the use of a Special Improvement District.
The City will also review a street for the need for sidewalks and curbs and gutters. Safety for
bicyclists and pedestrians is considered on a case-by-case basis. If safety is not an issue and proper
. water drainage is provided,curbs,gutters,and sidewalks can be delayed until they are needed. When
these improvements are needed, the property-owners are expected to pay for them. There will be
ample opportunity for public input and comments before any decisions are made to upgrade streets.
Will some presently"dead-end"streets he extended within the area?
Yes, but not immediately upon annexation. Future road extensions would be triggered by new
development and redevelopment within the area and paid largely by the developer creating the need
for the roadway, with some financial assistance (potentially) through the City's Street Oversizing
program.
The City's adopted Master Street Plan shows an extension of W. Swallow Rd, from its western
terminus to S. Taft Hill Road. This street would be an extension of the present Swallow roadway
design and would considered a "collector" street. A connection of Moore Lane, between the north
and south sides of the Spring Creek channel,will likely occur at some point in the future.
Utility Service(water, sewer, electric Power,storm drain¢¢
The City would normally provide public utilities - water, sewer, and electricity - to newly annexed
areas and would collect the appropriate development and user fees for the provision of those utilities.
However,within the Fort Collins Urban Growth Management Area(UGMA)boundary, the City has
negotiated "service area agreements' with other forms of local governments known as Special
Districts. These Special Districts are quasi-municipal corporations created by a vote of residents
within the district boundaries. Several Special Districts were created in the 1960's to provide water
and sewer service to areas outside the City of Ft. Collins. The service area agreements between the
City and Districts determine which agency can best provide water and sewer service to certain areas,
both inside and outside of the city limits. The exception is electrical power, which will be provided
by the City to all annexed areas. Conversion from an existing electric utility, in this case, Excel
Energy (formerly Public Service Company), to City electric utility service is done at no cost to the
customer. The City offers two (2) residential electrical rate options, an "Energy Rate" and a
"Demand Rate." The City's "Energy Rate" costs are lower than Excel Energy Service Rates. The
City's "Demand Rate" is cheaper than Excel Energy rates when usage exceeds 700 kWh. There
would be no change to water service from the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District that covers most
of the S.Taft Hill 7s'Annexation area.
City sanitary sewer service for properties on the east side of S. Taft Hill Road is possible based on
the existing utility network, but provision on the west side of the road will necessitate significant
sanitary sewer main extensions that would occur at the expense of the developer.
Will Utility Fees Increase?
Properties that receive City utilities after annexation would be charged the appropriate utility user fee
rate for the utilities. In cases where a property was already receiving City utilities, the utility user
rate would decrease since the City charges higher fees for"Out-of-City" utility services.
Will I need to connect to other City utilities?
Existing development would normally retain existing utility services(except for electric power)upon
annexation. Services would not change unless a property redeveloped or the existing service,such as
a septic system, failed and created a public health hazard. As indicated above, when connection is
made to City water and sewer utilities (but not electricity) the appropriate connection fees will be
charged.
The City manages stormwater drainage as a utility. All properties within the City are billed on a
monthly basis for stormwater drainage operation and maintenance and stormwater capital
• improvement costs. The purpose of this monthly fee is to cover the costs to construct, repair, and
maintain stormwater drainage improvements to protect properties from flooding to the level of the
100-year storm.
Police Protection.
The City also expands its police protection service to annexed areas. Usually, this results in a
substantial increase in the level of police protection in the form of improved emergency response
times, more frequent patrol service, better crime prevention and home security inspection programs,
and traffic enforcement.
This is probably the biggest difference between service providers within the Fort Collins area. The
differences are attributed to both the amount of resources provided and the area of law enforcement
jurisdiction. The number of law enforcement officers per capita is significantly lower for Latimer
County (0.8 officers per 1,000 people) than within the City (1.25 officers per 1,000 people). Also,
the County has 7 patrol units covering an area of 2,640 square miles versus 12 patrol units covering
47 square miles.
Mass Transit.
As the City continues to grow the demand for expanded mass transit service will also increase. As
areas annex into the City, new and revised plans will have to be made to change routes and/or add
buses to serve new areas. Presently, the City's bus system cannot serve outside of the city limits due
to Public Utility Commission regulations.
• Parks and Recreation.
The demand for parks and recreation facilities and services will also increase from annexed areas as
they develop or redevelop. The City charges a parkland development fee to new residential units
constructed within the City limits. According to the UGMA Agreement with Latimer County, the
County collects a parkland fee equivalent to the City's fee from new developments within the
UGMA. The County fee is to be spent within the area from which it was collected or be turned over
to the City when an area is annexed. Parkland fees are used to purchase and develop neighborhood
parks.
The parkland acquisition fee does not apply to existing residences.
Participation in City Government
Residents of an annexed area will be able to increase their official participation in City government.
Presently, County residents can only voice their opinions at public hearings. After annexation,these
residents can vote in scheduled and special City elections, thereby having a political voice in
important decisions made by the City which affects them.
What Other Services and Facilities Are Not Affected by Annexation into Fort Collins?
The following services and facilities are not affected by annexation of an area into the City of Fort
Collins. These are: natural gas utility, provided by Excel Energy; fire protection, provided by the
Poudre Fire Authority; schools, provided by the Poudre R-I School District; postal service, and
hospital services,provided by the Poudre Valley Hospital District.
RECEIVED Bryan andSonia BlafgCy
CURRENT PLANNING 2533 Tucker Court
Fort Collins CO 80526
November 27, 2002
Mr. Cameron Gloss,
Director of Planning
City of Fort Collins
P.O. Box 580
Ft. Collins CO 80521
Re: Proposed Annexation
Dear Mr. Gloss:
• We appreciate your patient and forthright handling of the neighborhood meeting regarding
the proposed annexation of an enclave parcel west of Taft Hill (for the most part)and south
of Drake in early October.,
Our entire concern with the proposed annexation (and potential urbanization) of this
property is that the two currently unconnected segments of Moore Lane (one of which is
north and the other of which is south of Spring Creek) will be more likely to be connected if
the property is annexed and then developed. Please include this letter and the statements
that we made at the meeting as part of the record of the proceedings.
While we understand that annexation and development are two entirely different processes,
we are nevertheless concerned that by annexing this parcel into the City, the prospect of
connecting these two segments will become more likely. That would be highly unfortunate.
Many of the neighboring property owners pointed out at the meeting that the segment of
Moore Lane that runs south from Drake and terminates in a cul-de-sac just north of Spring
Creek runs through a quiet residential neighborhood. The quality of life in this
neighborhood would be significantly damaged by extending Moore Lane to the south and
connecting it with its namesake on the other side of Spring Creek. Moreover, it would
significantly impact the trail and the natural area that borders it.
—2— November 22,2002
We would ask that you please include this letter in the record of future proceedings as a
continuing objection to any plan that might increase the likelihood of Moore Lane being
extended across Spring Creek to the south. In addition,we respectfully request that a (non-
binding) stipulation be drawn up by which the current city planners, representatives, and
Councilors affirm their understanding and commitment that Moore Lane will not be
extended.
Sincerely yours, o
Bryan and Sonia Blakely
Cc: Fox Creek Meadows HOA
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Flo Butler, 2503 Tucker Ct. R E C E I V E D
Fort Collins, 80526
Subject: Annexation Meeting, Jan. 16, 2003
Date: February 5, 2003
CURRENT PLANNING
Sirs and Ladies:
It was instructive to attend the Planning and Zoning meeting, Jan 16. I have never
been to one in the 10 years we have lived here. I stayed four hours but did not speak.
So I would like to write my comments now.
The meeting was a perfect example of a proforma decision. If the Angel Gabriel,
himself, had plead with you (trumpet in hand) to NOT annex the property south of the
bicycle trail over to Taft Hill Rd on the east, you would have yawned your way
through his impassioned comments and then voted YES anyway. That's a proforma
decision - minds already made up.
The most intelligent and important comment all evening went as follows
(paraphrased): "99.99% of the citizens of Fort Collins don't know and don't care about
this annexation decision. It affects them not in the least. Even if they knew about it,
they couldn't care less. Yet the persons who ARE enormously affected, whose lives
will be changed, are hastily listened to and then ignored." When the one courageous
Commissioner voted against the annexation, she used that comment as her reason.
"Nobody else knows or cares except the people directly involved and they DON'T want
to be annexed, so I don't see any reason to vote YES.
The words "may", "should", "must", "shall" were bandied about. The state wants the
cities to "aggressively pursue" annexation of enclaves, but it is NOT a law ( there is
no clause that says annexation MUST or SHALL happen). So, shouldn't the city in
question be able to act according to the needs and wishes of the people directly
involved. There was NO OTHER apparent reason given for annexation (Jan 16) except
the words "aggressively pursue."
,arr
Since thh annexation has now been decided, against the involved people's wishes
(the>City Council will speed it right through - proforma again), I'd like to make a few
points concerning what decisions might or will be made involving the annexed land.
We were asked not to dwell on anything else but the annexation at this particular
meeting and were told that we would have "plenty of time and voice" to bring up
concerns later. Of course, that is a joke. If there ever was a time to bring up these
matters, it was BEFORE the annexation.
1. I live (city land) where the Moore Lane cul de sac butts right up against the
Spring Creek bicycle trail. Jim Manion (developer) built a bridge from the cul de sac
right down to the trail. One of the comments made at the meeting was about the large
amount of PEOPLE traffic on this street and cul de sac - going to and coming from the
trail. I decided to sit on my deck (warm winter Saturday) and make a rough count. In
two hours, there were 52 people whizzing by on the bike trail and 34 people
funneling into it from Moore Lane. The street was full of walkers, kids on
rollerblades and bikes, joggers, dog-walkers, parents pushing strollers and pulling
burly trailers behind their bikes - all feeding into the trail. If the two ends of Moore
lane are connected (over, under, through the bike trail?) how many kids would we
lose to the through traffic.
2. Where would a Moore Lane extension go? What would a connection accomplish?
After millions of dollars spent to dissect the bike trail, to go through the wetlands,
then over Spring Creek, through existing farms and outbuildings, Moore Lane would
dead-end at Silver Oaks Subdivision(which it already does). THERE IS NO WAY for
Moore lane to connect with Horsetooth without tearing up Silver Oaks. The traffic
would have to turn left on Moffatt and go east to exit on Taft Hill Road. What would
have been accomplished with all those millions?
The Overland Trail extension was defeated several years ago after fierce opposition,
but the city seems to still be looking for a "western beltway" (all the way from
LaPorte to Horsetooth and eventually to County Road 38E (Harmony). Where Overland
Trail dead-ends now, if a road extension were again to be considered, there would be
no wetlands to go through, no Spring Creek, no houses, no buildings in order to
connect with Horsetooth. If the city thinks Moore Lane would be a substitute
Overland Trail beltway, they had better think again. It simply can't be put all the
way through to Horsetooth.
3. Besides enormous sums of money, a developer would have to fight a lengthy battle
with environmental concerns and regulations (flood plain, etc.) in the immediate
area of the bike trail. How could it possibly be worth it to him if the connected road
led nowhere?
4. Why would the city spend huge sums and years to create a beautiful rural bicycle
trail, totally apart from traffic, only to dissect and destroy this trail - for no good
reason? The nearby recent bicycle tunnel under Taft Hill Road completes the entire
Spring Creek Trail. It is a wonderful gift to be able to cross the entire city without
traffic.
5. Cameron Gloss is a very good city employee. He is thorough and patient to answer
questions. After the neighborhood meeting last autumn, he sent every affected
citizen a summary. He made a good presentation to you at the meeting Jan 16 (that is
his job). But you commissioners simply cannot picture what he is describing without
seeing it personally. I realize you can't go to every site personally which is being
discussed and decided upon. But this is a big annexation you are dealing with here,
and verbal descriptions and photos simply do not make clear what is involved. .It was
evident from the comments most of you made that you really didn't get the picture or
understand what he was talking about.
Sorry these comments are long. But I think they will take you less time than a
speech. Is there a way to file this letter for future perusal when decisions are being
made concerning how the land and roads will be used or developed in this
annexation?
Thank you,
The Butlers, 2503 Tucker Ct. J,
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• From: Tara Williams
To: Cameron Gloss
Date: 10/10/02 4:05PM
Subject: Name to be added to South Taft Hill list
Cameron-
This man would like to be added to the list to receive the neighborhood meeting minutes for the South Taft
Hill Annexation meeting (he was there but just didn't get a chance to add himself to the list):
Tim McNary
2404 Moffat Dr.
80526
377-1549
timjcathym@aol.com
•
January 10,2003
South Taft Hill Seventh Enclave Annexation Evaluation
Costs and Revenues Matrix
Service Service How is Enclave's Impact to Service Current Cost of Annexation Cost of Annexation at Comments
Area Calculated? Build-out
Capital Potential Operation Capital Potential Operation
Costs Revenue and Costs Revenue and
Mainten- Mainten-
ance Costs once Costs
Parks Neighborhood Individually compared to service standard. Is the area of 0 0 No Change -$250K -$250K No Change Served by
Parks the annexation currently served by a neighborhood park? Rossborough and
Cottonwood Glen
Additional fees can be collected if development or Neighborhood Parks
redevelopment occurs within the enclave.
Community Individually compared to service standard. Is the area of 0 0 No Change -$250K -$250K No Change To be served by
Park the annexation currently served by a community park? Cottonwood
Community Park
Additional fees can be collected if development or (completed by 2006)
redevelopment occurs within the enclave.
Transpor- Arterial Streets Compare existing conditions to adopted standards,and 0 0 $23K/yr 0 0 $23K/yr S.Taft Hill Widening
tation evaluate upgrades necessary to bring the Arterial streets Project Completed.
in the enclave up to current or acceptable City standards.
Street Oversizing funds may be available to assist with
the upgrades if future development or redevelopment
occurs in the enclave area and/or adjacent to the sub-
standard Arterial streets.
Collector Compare existing conditions to adopted standards,and 0 0 0 0 0 $6K/yr Developer pays cost
Streets evaluate upgrades necessary to bring the Collector streets equal to local street
in the enclave up to current or acceptable City standards. construction;City
Street Oversizing funds may be available to assist with pays oversizin
I agave Aaaemnoa.,Emfwri,m Marrie emly/ere
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Service Service How is Enclave's Impact to Service Current Cost of Annexation Cost of Annexation at Comments Area Calculated? Build-out
the upgrades if future development or redevelopment
occurs in the enclave area and/or adjacent to the sub-
standard Collector streets.
Local Streets Compare existing conditions to adopted standards,and 0 0 $2Wyr 0 0 $50Wyr Moore Ln Extension
evaluate upgrades necessary to bring the Local streets in Street=$220K
the enclave up to current or acceptable City standards. Bridge=$250-SSOK City policy and code dictates that property owners Maintenance-850K adjacent to Local streets would be responsible for
upgrades to City standards before the City will accept Yr
those streets for maintenance.
Engineering Evaluate needed improvements in the transportation 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kcostsre paidand Traffic infrastructure,to include traffic signal upgrades forServices ATMS,and alternative modes features such as bus stops, eetbike lanes and sidewalks. Assist in formation of Special fees or theImprovement Districts(SIDs),and in arranging financing ting thefor necessary upgrades to the street system. Provide nts
desi2 and project management services for SIDS.
Street Arterial and collector streets become the City's See See See above See See See above See information
Maintenance responsibility for all maintenance as soon as the above above above above above under each
annexation occurs. Local streets that have been built and street classification
maintained to City standards would also become the
City's responsibility immediately. Local streets that
have not been built and maintained to a City standard
would have to be upgraded to an acceptable City
standard by the adjacent property owners before the City
would assume maintenance responsibility.
Transit Evaluate capital and Route needs for providing Transfort 0 0 0 0 =[Both Services and Dial-A-Ride services to the enclave area. S.Taft Hill Rdd Drake are projectedbecome High
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Service Service How is Enclave's Impact to Service Current Cost of Annexation Cost of Annexation at Comments
Area Calculated? Build-out
Frequency Transit
Corridors at some time
in the future.This
service will be provided
along both streets,
regardless of the
annexation.There will
be nominal changes in
Dial-a-Ride service.
Health and Specific inspection for violations of health and safety 0 0 0 0 0 0 Existing staff
Safety Code codes,by individual property. adequate
Community Building and Evaluation of individual properties for violations of 0 0 0 0 $2,357,400 0 Nominal impact to
Planning and Zoning zoning codes. building Building and Zoning
Environment permit fees staff.Permit fee
al Services calculations include
capital expansion fees
Building Increased workload if development or redevelopment 0 0 0 0 0 0 Existing staff
Inspection occur within the enclave.Increase revenue for building adequate
permits.
Natural Some impact possible if enclave includes habitat 0 0 0 0 0 0 Existing staff
Resources resources. Staff time to evaluate development or adequate
redevelopment proposals.
Advance Evaluate for needs related to sub-area:torequir]e
0 0 0 0 0 0 Existing staff
Planning increased workload if large enough are adequate
additional planning.
Develo ment Increased workload if develo mentor0 0 0 0 0 0 Existin staff
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Service Service How is Enclave's Impact to Service Current Cost of Annexation Cost of Annexation at Comments
Area Calculated?
Review Build-out
occur within the enclave.
adequate
Utilities Water Districts No impacts from initial annexation. Existing service 0 0 0
0 0 0 Entire annexation area
systems will be maintained in most cases. If properties located within the For choose to upgrade to City services,they would be Collins/Loveland Water i
!rguired to pay tap fees and the cost of hook ups. District
Wastewater No impacts from initial annexation. Existing service 0 0 OAmdcros .. 0 0 oaM cmr:m
systems will be maintained in most cases. If the septic recovered recovered No City sewer
system fails or is otherwise a health hazard,the property �,shdr�`. through d service exists west of
would be required to upgrade to City service if a sewer S.Taft Hill Rd.
line is within 400 feet. If properties choose to upgrade to Sewer main
City services,they would be requited to pay tap fees and extensions will be
the cost of hook ups, made at the
developer's expense
Septic Systems No impacts from initial annexation. Existing septic 0 0 t> Mtv.,v 0 p O&M caars are
systems could be maintained in most cases,unless found recovered
to be a health hazard. If properties choose to upgrade to sewer mi.the. ve.. 'o0,""e
se m ara.
City services,they would be required to pay tap fees and
the cost of hook ups.
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Service Service How is Enclave's Impact to Service Current Cost of Annexation Cost of Annexation at Comments
Area Calculated? Build-out
Light and Costs include purchase of the existing electric system Coat to A typical U.Ina.. Conn New new O&M conics am This ara is within xcers
purchase msidential depend on the eustamers cretmnerf pay recovered service territory and routine:
Power from the utility serving the area and the cost to extend xcel's customer pays condition a age pay all fine all lire thraugh lite Valley REA service fees will aq
City lines to the purchased system. system is $520 per year of the system extension extension electric names. apply tocvstomvstransferred
roughly fee energy purchased from costs cuts to City electric smite.
estimated at based on Red associated assoni.ted
In the case of REA customers transferred to City service, $3,000. 700kwh per with the with the LAP utility has already invested
$e,000 per month development development -S100,X0 as pan of the
the customer will pay a service rights fee to the REA. creamer. All naw hne All new line docthan[installed with the Taft
Cut to extensions extensions Hill Road improvements to
Undergrounding of the electric system would take place extendCily would be world be facilitate transfer ofxcera
system to installed mealled system following sonexafion.
as it becomes economically advantageous,or as xcenine- undergasnd underground. This was done to avoid
maintenance needs dictate. The cost of undergrounding $10.000.The duplication of Xcel facilities in
cut m order to lessen purchau toes
any existing overhead wires will be absorbed by the underground following annexation.
utility,except in the new case of new this system
would be-
development/redevelopment. $d.ttoalet
Stormwater Evaluation of overall needs to be compared to the 0 $21,912/ 0 $27,252/yr 81 acre-foot stormwater
Stormwater Master Plan for the area and adding the area year Stor awater detention pond recently
to the master plan if needed. Evaluation of structural ($1,826/ fee constructed north of
$57585 Spring Creek and west
needs,ROW acquisitions needed and current conditions. month) nevelopme
nt/Review of S.Taft Hill Rd.
Fees.
PFA Capital Additional fees can be collected if development or 0 0 0 0 0 0 Existing development
Expansion redevelopment occurs within the enclave. receives PFA service.
Fees
Mill Levy for Some property tax revenue would be lost as 70%of
PFA current levy goes to PFA instead of 100%.
Police Cost of Police Evaluate based on the number of new dwelling units 0 0 $33,350/yr 0 0 $119,470/yr Based on adopted
Service brought into system. Formula to include total police service standards,0.5
budget plus capital accumulation divided by the current FTE needed at time
total service population,times 2.45 residents per of annexation, l.8
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Service Service How is Enclave's Impact to Service Current Cost of Annexation Cost of Annexation at Comments
Area Calculated? Build-out
dwelling unit. FTE at buildout
Capital Additional fees can be collected if development or 0 0 0 0 See 0
Expansion redevelopment occurs within the enclave. building
Fees permit
fees
General Cost of Additional fees can be collected if development or 0 0 0 0 See 0 Nominal impact to
Govern- Development redevelopment occurs within the enclave. building general government
mental Fees permit services
Services fees
Administrative A percentage of all other increased costs to support " See above
Services administration of other services.
CLRS " 11 •• " " See above
Administration
Property Tax New revenue source as properties annexed. $5,999 $121,270
Sales and Use New revenue source when major items such as cars and $20,300 $159,410
Taxes other capital goods are purchased.
Licensing City licenses Some additional revenue and costs for licensing of $100 $1,200
Revenue services such as daycare centers,liquor licenses,pin ball
machines,etc.
Summary of
Financial
Impacts
See $48,311 $58,350
Notes
above I
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Assumptions:
-The following services are already being used by enclave residents and are unlikely to be affected by annexation:
• Library
• Performing Arts
• Cultural Services
• Recreation Services
• Golf
• Transportation Planning,TDM
• General Administration(ELf)
-Property taxes are based on the differential between the Poudre Valley Fire District Mill Levy(9.301)and the City's(9.797).
-Sales and use taxes are based on sales tax on vehicles,auto specific ownership tax,and sales tax on utilities.
-Staff assumed that sales tax on other commodities is already being captured in Fort Collins as most residents in this area probably do the majority of their shopping within the
City.
-Annexaton at Buildout Assumptions:
• The subject area population will grow from 213 to 746.
• Future land uses are similar in value to existing.
• No additional commercial space is included.
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