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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 09/17/2002 - ITEMS RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE EAST MULBERR AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 32 A-C FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: September 17, 2002 STAFF: Pete Wray SUBJECT: Items Relating to the Adoption of the East Mulberry Corridor Plan, as an Element of City Plan, and Implementation Recommendations to Amend the City Structure Plan and Master Street Plan. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolutions. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No direct financial impacts exist as a result of adopting the East Mulberry Corridor Plan. However, the Plan identifies long term impacts of annexation relating to financing of public improvements and providing future services within the study area. With voluntary annexation,the City has been coordinating the transfer of public services for police and electrical power. If an enclave is established in the future in this area, creating a potential involuntary annexation decision, a more detailed financial assessment will be required at that time. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A. Resolution 2002-087 Adopting the East Mulberry Corridor Plan as an Element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City. B. Resolution 2002-088 Amending the City's Structure Plan Map to Comport with the Recommendations of the East Mulberry Corridor Plan. C. Resolution 2002-089 Amending the City's Master Street Plan to Comport with the Recommendations of the East Mulberry Corridor Plan The preliminary financial assessment included in the implementation chapter shows that most of the identified future public improvement will be financed by new development for such projects as future parks,streets and segments of trails. Some of these public facilities will require a combination of funding between the public and private sectors. Existing developed areas needing upgrades and improvements for existing streets and storm drainage facilities will require the property owners to initiate special improvement districts to finance these projects. If annexed, the City will work with the affected property owners,and potentially partner in funding a portion of the improvements if the impacts are determined to extend outside of the Sept DATE: em er 17, ITEM NUMBER: immediate area. A future capital project may be identified with the extension of International Boulevard(between Lemay Avenue and Timberline Road)if it is determined that new development cannot fund this alignment. BACKGROUND: From the City's perspective, City Plan establishes the foundation for the East Mulberry Corridor Plan. Specific City Plan Principles and Policies (LU-4 and LU-4.5) name the East Mulberry Corridor Plan as a priority for subarea planning efforts. This Corridor Plan is needed to help implement City Plan by tailoring its general, citywide policies to this distinct geographic area in northeast Fort Collins. The East Mulberry Corridor Plan will be adopted as a related element of City Plan. It was developed within the context of other existing plans as well, most notably the Master Street Plan, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and also within the context of the Land Use Code. These plans and documents will be amended with any recommended changes resulting from the East Mulberry Corridor Plan. The East Mulberry Corridor Plan is a joint project between the City of Fort Collins and Latimer County, developed over the past 18 months for a 3 1/2 square mile area around the Highway 14 corridor, all within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area. Citizen participation was key in developing the Plan. A citizens advisory committee was formed and worked with the technical team throughout the planning process. Many opportunities for gaining public input were provided including: open house meetings, a public workshop, individual property and business owner meetings,along with interaction between City and County Boards and Commissions,appointed and elected officials. The primary components of the Plan include analysis, vision and goals,framework plan, principles and policies, and implementation for this specific area, as follows: Issue Identification/Analysis The first task in the initial stages of the planning process involved identifying issues. This list was developed from a questionnaire, interviews, public open house meetings and working with the citizens advisory committee (see list of key issues below). The first phase of the planning process also included assessing the existing conditions within the study area. This assessment included an inventory of such items as street conditions and other infrastructure,land uses and existing plans(see chapter 2). Key issues addressed in the Plan include: • How the existing airport fits into the Plan? The existing Fort Collins Downtown Airpark is supported by the proposed land uses and street pattern. Future land use and extension of streets are assessed in the event the airport redevelops. • Retention of industrial and commercial uses in the area? The Plan acknowledges existing industrial and commercial land uses with future expansion. A future neighborhood commercial center is located near Greenfields/Highway 14 intersection. DATE: September ITEM NUMBER: • Compatibility of commercial uses along Highway 14 frontage and existing residential? The Plan reflects a compromise by reducing the amount of commercial adjacent to the Pleasant Acres subdivision and added new policy and design standards supporting reducing impacts. • Lack of street connectivity in area? Existing constraints such as the railroad, airport, Cooper Slough and existing development challenge the provision of full street connectivity standards. The proposed street network provides for increased connectivity between existing and new development to the maximum extent feasible responding to these constraints. • Is protection of the Cooper Slough acknowledged in the Plan? The Cooper Slough is preserved as an important natural resource — Weicker Drive does not extending across the Slough and buffer setback standards of the City are described in the Plan. • Is the proposed aviation memorial part of the Plan? The Plan reflects an overall streetscape concept designed by the project consultants for the entire Highway 14 corridor between I-25 and Riverside Drive. The proposed aviation memorial is not specifically included in the Plan. • How are the Poudre River floodplain regulation differences between City and County addressed in the Plan? A future implementation action item has been added to assess developing a consistent standard for these regulations. The Framework Plan identifies both floodplain boundaries and limitations within these regulatory boundaries. • What are the impacts of annexation? Chapter 10 includes a preliminary assessment of the impacts of annexation for the City,County,residents and businesses within the area. In the event an enclave is established, a more detailed annexation assessment will be prepared Vision and Goals Building on existing vision and goals from the Larimer County Master Plan and City Plan, a separate set of vision and goal statements were developed, which are more specific for this East Mulberry Corridor area(see chapter4). Individual themes included land use,transportation,natural areas and open lands, community appearance, and housing. Framework Plan A final Framework Plan has been developed reflecting existing and future land uses,streets and open lands pattern. The City Structure Plan served as a basis for creating the new Framework Plan. As a result of assessing the study area in more detail and looking at specific existing conditions, constraints and opportunities,the Framework Plan represents a further refinement of City Plan(see chapter 5).The Framework Plan provides direction for future zoning decisions,amendments to the City Structure Plan and Master Street Plan. Transportation In developing the Framework Plan, transportation was always considered to be an integral part of land use. However, since there were numerous components involved with assessing the overall transportation system for the study area, it was separated into its own chapter(see chapter 6). The primary sections included assessing the existing transportation system and related plans, travel DATE: September 17,2002 4 I ITEM NUMBER: 32 A-C demand model analysis, proposed street network, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and transit network. The proposed street network is overlaid with land use on the Framework Plan and establishes the recommended amendments to the Master Street Plan. Future multi-use trails are consistent with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Proposed transit improvements will need to be coordinated with the Transportation Master Plan update and any amendments to the Transit Development Plan. Open Lands and Natural Areas The Framework Plan also describes a system of open lands and natural areas (see chapter 7). Key elements include the Poudre River,existing wetlands such as the Cooper Slough,and various ditch and canal corridors. Corridor Streetscape Design The consultant team helped develop an overall streetscape concept for the East Mulberry Street/Highway 14 corridor between Interstate 25 and Riverside Drive(see chapter 8). This concept included a new street cross section for Highway 14, landscape improvements for the right-of-way along the corridor and expanded"gateway" improvements. Staff and consultants coordinated this information with CDOT on a regular basis. The proposed design is still conceptual in nature and further study and coordination will be required with CDOT in the future to determine the ultimate design. Principles and Policies A series of principles and policies were developed for the area(see chapter 9). Building on the city- wide principles and polices of City Plan and existing statements in the L.arimer County Master Plan, specific statements for the study area establish a foundation and direction for implementation of the Plan. Implementation Strategies Plan implementation includes identifying key strategies to achieve the Plan over time. In addition, preliminary funding for public improvements was identified. The staff and consultant team in working with the citizens advisory committee developed this information summarized in the final chapter of the document(see chapter 10. The key implementation actions identified include: Concurrent with joint Plan adoption in September, 2002: • Amend City Structure Plan • Amend City Master Street Plan Other implementation actions will be identified as on going after Plan adoption, include: • amending the Larimer County Land Use Code to add supplemental regulations for this area • amend the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Fort Collins Growth Management Area • amend existing City zoning • develop a resource management plan for the Cooper Slough area DATE: September 17, 2002 5 ITEM NUMBER: 32 A-C i • explore funding mechanisms, and prepare infrastructure assessment Since the final draft document was distributed on August 21,2002,comments from staff and boards and commissions have been identified as revisions to the document (see exhibit B Revisions). A. Amendments to the City Structure Plan The East Mulberry Corridor Plan is an element of City Plan and provides an opportunity to update City Plan as a result of this recent planning process. The East Mulberry Corridor Framework Plan map represents a more detailed assessment of land use, transportation and open lands patterns than the City Structure Plan. As a result,specific amendments need to be made to the City Structure Plan Map. The two items included for proposed amendments are land use and transit routes. Staff is recommending amending the City Structure Plan Map to reflect the Framework Plan (see Exhibit A, proposed City Structure Plan amendment map). B. Amendments to the Master Street Plan The existing street network map will be updated based on the recommendations of the EastMulberry Corridor Plan. The proposed street network map included in the transportation chapter 6 in the document is the basis for amending the City of Fort Collins Master Street Plan (see Exhibit A, u Master Street Plan amendment Map). The primary streets included in the proposed amendments are collector, minor arterial and arterial classifications. C. Board and Commission Review I. The Transportation Board voted(7-0)at its August 21,2002 meeting supporting forwarding a recommendation to City Council to adopt the East Mulberry Corridor Plan and related implementation actions to amend the City Structure Plan Map and the Master Street Plan Map. 2. At its August 28,2002 meeting,the Parks and Recreation Board voted(8-0)finding the East Mulberry Corridor Plan, as it relates to Parks and Recreation, is acceptable to the Board. 3. The Natural Resources Board voted (8-0) at its September 4, 2002 meeting supporting forwarding a recommendation to City Council to adopt the East Mulberry Corridor Plan and related implementation actions to amend the City Structure Plan Map and the Master Street Plan Map. 4. The Planning and Zoning Board voted (7-0) at its September 5, 2002 meeting supporting forwarding a recommendation to City Council to adopt the East Mulberry Corridor Plan and related implementation actions to amend the City Structure Plan Map and the Master Street Plan Map. 5. The Board of County Commissioners voted(3-0)at its September 9,2002 hearing supporting forwarding a recommendation to City Council to adopt the East Mulberry Corridor Plan and related implementation actions to amend the City Structure Plan Map and the Master Street t: Plan Map. t :i September 17, 2UO2 6ITEM NUMBER: 2 A DATE: LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: 1. Transportation Board Recommendation to City Council. 2. Natural Resources Board Recommendation to the City. The Draft East Mulberry Corridor Plan, and a summary of proposed revisions to the draft plan, are attached to Resolution 2002-087 as Exhibits "A" and`B" respectively. The proposed amended Structure Plan Map is attached to Resolution 2002-088 as Exhibit "A". The proposed amended Master Street Plan is attached to Resolution 2002-089 as Exhibit "A". Attachment to City Council AIS - East Mulberry Corridor Plan Attachment #1 /Excerpt t/vm rransporMbn Board rcgu/ar meedl7g m/nutrs ofAugust 21, 20021 6. ACTION ITEMS a) E. MULBERRY CORRIDOR PLAN— T. Reiff Mr. Wray stated that: 1. Staff is requesting a Board recommendation to City Council for adoption of the East Mulberry Corridor Plan (EMCP) as an element of City Plan. 2. Based on the recommendations of the EMCP, staff is recommending amending the City Structure Plan. 3. Based on the recommendations of the EMCP, staff is recommending amending the City of Fort Collins Master Street Plan. Mr. Wray explained that the Board has received many updates over the last 18 months and now it's finally time to take action. For a final time he went over the primary components of the Plan including analysis, vision and goals, framework plan, principles and policies, and implementation for this specific area. He further stated that since the EMCP is an element of City Plan, this is a great opportunity to update City Plan as a result of the recent study area planning process. The two items included for proposed amendments are land use and transit routes. Staff is recommending amending the City Structure Plan Map to reflect the Framework Plan. Thirdly, the existing street network will be updated based on the recommendations of the EMCP. The proposed street network map included in chapter 6 of the document is the basis for amending the City of Fort Collins Master Street Plan. The primary streets included in the proposed amendments are collector, 2-lane arterial, 4-lane arterial and 6-lane arterial classifications. Upon conclusion of the update, the Floor was open to Board comments/questions. There was a very brief discussion about what the public's concerns were, but more importantly if they had all been addressed satisfactorily. As the Transportation Board's representative on the EMCP, Chair Ricord stated that items of contention were addressed and that he was very impressed with how staff responded to issues of concern. He stated he is on board with staff's requests for making a recommendation to Council. There was a motion to recommend that Council adopt the East Mulberry Corridor Plan as presented, which means all three items listed above There was a second on the motion. Before the vote was taken, Kramer declared a conflict of interest. All other members voted and the motion carried 9—0. Johnson suggested that the Board send a letter to the staff who worked on this project as they deserve a commendation for a job well done. The Board agreed. Community Planning and Environmental Services Natural Resources Department Attachment #2 MEMORANDUM City of Fort Collins FROM THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD DATE: September 10, 2002 TO: Mayor and Council Members FROM: Randy Fischer on Behalf of the Natural Resources Advisory Board SUBJECT: East Mulberry Corridor Plan At its September 4, 2002, meeting, the Natural Resources Advisory Board (NRAB)voted unanimously to recommend Council adoption of the current version of the East Mulberry Corridor Plan. Having provided input into the development of the natural resources goals and policies contained in this plan, the NRAB is satisfied that the final version of the plan addresses the Board's concerns regarding the potential environmental impacts of development within the planning area. The NRAB believes the current version of the plan attempts to address the Board's concerns about protection of natural areas and features, including hose associated with the Poudre River, Cooper Slough, Lake Canal, Dry Creek, and other riparian and wetland areas. The current version of the plan appears to commit both the City and County to protecting these natural areas and features with appropriate buffers from future development and by not crossing these areas with roadways. For example, the Board applauds the City and County staff members for agreeing to maintain the 300-foot buffer of the riparian areas along Cooper Slough and by deleting from the streets plan the extension of Weicker Drive that would have crossed the Slough. We recommend Council continue to support this level of protection during the adoption process by maintaining the natural resource protection measures contained in the current version of the plan. NRAB issues related to the Poudre River floodplain appear to be partially addressed in the current plan by stating that the City's floodplain regulations will apply in all areas eligible for annexation by the City. Because it is likely that the City will annex most of the lands within the Poudre River floodplain in the near future, the Board believes the City's floodplain regulations and natural areas buffers will take precedence. The Board recommends that Council maintain the specific floodplain protection language contained in the plan, as the City is likely to have clear jurisdiction over these areas in the very near future. Board members expressed concern that implementation of the plan be closely monitored following adoption to ensure adherence to the goals and policy statements during the development of design guidelines and other implementation steps. Finally, the NRAB wishes to thank and commend Pete Wray (City Planner) and Russ Legg (County Planner) for their openness and responsiveness to Board comments and for providing written documentation on how our comments were addressed by staff throughout the NRAB Memorandum: Recommendation on the t East Mulberry Corridor Plan September 10,2002 281 North College Avenue • P.O.Box 580 • Fort Collins,CO 80522-0580 • (970)221-6600 • FAX(970)224-6177 development of the plan. We applaud Mr. Wray and Mr. Legg for their willingness to come before the NRAB on numerous occasions as the plan has evolved and for transparently incorporating the substance of our comments into the plan. The Board has found their open, responsive, and willing approach to obtaining public input highly commendable. As always, please feel free to contact me regarding the Board's comments on this issue. Yours truly, Randy Fischer, Chair Natural Resources Advisory Board 226-5383 e-mail: karand(aU i.com cc: John Fischbach, City Manager NRAB Memorandum: Recommendation on the 2 East Mulberry Corridor Plan September 10,2002 • RESOLUTION 2002-087 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ADOPTING THE EAST MULBERRY CORRIDOR PLAN AS AN ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY WHEREAS, on February 18, 1997, the Council of the City of Fort Collins, by Resolution 97-25, adopted the Comprehensive Plan of the City, to be known as "City Plan"; and WHEREAS, City Plan, in its principles and policies, identified the East Mulberry Corridor Plan area as a priority subarea for planning efforts; and WHEREAS, the East Mulberry Corridor Plan has been developed to assist in the implementation of City Plan by tailoring city-wide policies to the East Mulberry Corridor area of Fort Collins,by addressing specific issues concerning land use,housing,transportation,natural areas and open lands, infrastructure and services, and community appearance; and WHEREAS, the East Mulberry Corridor Plan is a joint project between the City of Fort Collins and Latimer County, developed over the past eighteen months for a 3 '/2 square mile area around the Highway 14 corridor, all within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area; and WHEREAS, citizen participation was critical to the development of the Plan, and many opportunities for gaining public input were utilized, including: citizens advisory committee, open house meetings,a public workshop,individual property and business owner meetings,neighborhood groups, along with interaction between City and County Boards and Commissions, appointed and elected officials; and WHEREAS, since the final draft of the East Mulberry Corridor Plan was distributed on August 21, 2002 comments from staff and Boards and Commissions have been received and have resulted in certain proposed revisions to the document being recommended, which proposed revisions are attached hereto as Exhibit 'B"; and WHEREAS,since the East Mulberry Corridor Plan represents ajoint planning effort between the City and Larimer County, both the Fort Collins City Council and the Larimer County Planning Commission will need to adopt the Plan before it can go into effect; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the adoption of the East Mulberry Corridor Plan is in the best interest of the citizens of the City. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the East Mulberry Corridor Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby adopted as a element of the City's Comprehensive Plan, with the revisions as shown on Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated therein by this reference; provided, however, that said Plan, as revised, shall become effective only upon its adoption by the . Larimer County Planning Commission. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 17th day of September, A.D. 2002. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk • East Mulberry Corridor Plan Exhibit B Proposed Revisions to the draft plan document date 8-21-02 The following list is compiled from staff and Board and Commission comments since August 21, 2002. The proposed revisions are listed by page number, chapter and sections. New additions to the text are underlined, while deletions from the text are crossed out. Any comments on revisions are in Italics. Table of Contents Appendix • Future Police Services Impact Assessment Summary Page 6 - Chapter 1 (Introduction) CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE This diverse committee met monthly for the duration of the project, reviewing progress and contributing ideas and recommendations toward their vision of the ultimate success of the project (Please_refer tosee CAG member at the beginning of this plan for a list of the CAC members. Page 8 - Chapter 1 (Introduction) Project Schedule In Fall of 2000, a questionnaire was distributed to provide staff with preliminary feedback on pertinent issues, concerns, and ideas associated with the study area. The Questionnaire_did_not_represent_a_statisticall_y.valid_survey:__This early input was used as a basis for initiating the project and providing direction for the plan during the first tasks. See Appendix Questionnaire Technical Report. Section 1 Page I 1 —Chapter 2 (Analysis) Related Plans Northern Colorado regional Communities I-25 Regional Corridor Plan Fort Collins I-25 Subarea Plan The I-25 Subarea Plan is being completed as a more detailed component of the Northern Colorado Regional Communities I-25 Regional-Corridor Plan. General land uses were defined within the Multi---• Geri - I_25 Subarea Planswily-erea. This information will be used as a guide for the development of the East Mulberry Corridor plan. The I-25 Subarea Plan addresses the following: Future land use aVl�hether t#�e-CrewtF�ai}agement-Area-b • Creation of a parallel, supplemental street system for I-25. • Establishment of a Public Open Lands acquisition program. Page 12 - Chapter 2 (Analysis) Drainage Plans The Upper Dry Creek Master Plan was completed in April-September of 20001, and calls for additional storm water detention upstream of the Mulberry Corridor with controlled releases to reduce flooding within the Mulberry Corridor. Page 13 - Chapter 2 (Analysis) Table 2-3 Land Use Acreage %of Total Sin le Famil 198 8% Multi-Famil 25 1% Mobile Home 67 3% Services 36 1% - General 521 20% Industrial/Commercial A ricultural M25571100"X, Vacant Public Lands Other Tax Exempt Roads/Infrastructure Total Table 2-4 Ownership Acreage % of Total Private 2,112 82% Public 79 3% Roads/Infrastructu 357 15% re Total 2548 100%0 East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 2 INFRASTRUCTURE Existing Floodplains The East Mulberry Corridor includes portions of the floodplains of lower Dry Creek, Cooper Slough, and a small portion of the Boxelder Basin. Future projects to improve drainage and reduce the potential of flooding within the Cooper Slough and Dry Creek Basin are-plaeeedwill_be_identified.in_the.drainage Basin_Master_Plan. Storm Drainage-Infrastructure Funding An-identiflcat-ion-o€-funding-priorities-and a-r-ealistie-assessment ofwhat-ea-n-be amemplisbed--is--needed-:---When the Master Plan is completed and the capital proiects are identifed.,.thes_e-_ptgjects_will-berated in the.citywide_stormwater capital_improvement rating system. Those rated the highest will be recommended to City Council for funding_ Page 14 - Chapter 2 (Analysis) Water Utilities First, the City of Fort Collins supplies water to the neighborhood (Buffalo Run) on the • southwest--southeast comer of Lemay Avenue and East-Vine--DriveLincoln Ave. Second, the City of Fort Collins maintains a 24-inch water transmission line.in the frontage_road _. ..- on the south side of East Mulberry. that-supplies-water-tothe-Platte-River--Rower Authority (n"n) _Proppqi es.on_the_south side_ofMulberry_betweenLemay._Avenue_and Timberline that redevelop.will likely receive service from 24.inch water-line maintainedbytheCityof Fort Collins. _ _ TheConservancy . - Northern Colorado Water Conservancy-District{NCWCD)North Weld County Water District_(NWCWD) also has a 24-inch transmission line that runs southeast along East Lincoln Avenue to Mulberry, continuing east within the Mulberry Corridor through the study area. Like the transmission lines owned by Greeley, the North Weld 24-inch transmission is not_available to serve the East_Mulberry_Corridor. ELCO has several improvements planned within the study area, including a 12-inch line beginning at South Summitview Drive and extending to the east, and a 20-inch line extending between East Vine Drive and Redman Road westeast of I-25. East Mulberry Corridor Plan-Document Revisions 3 Page 14 -Chapter 2 (Analysis) Utilities After Water section add section on Light and Power below. Lighund.Power The Rural Electric Authority(REA) currently provides electrical power to properties outside.City_limits_wjthin_the_study_area_--_As-properties_annex.into.the_Clty_Ilght and power service will be transferred over to the City along with maintenance of facilities. Page 14,15 - Chapter 2 (Analysis) Sanitary Sewer Utilities Both the City of Fort Collins and the Boxelder Sanitation District (BSD) provide sanitary sewer collection within the East Mulberry Corridor study area. As--was-the-ease--far-water dam;IThe City of Fort Collins sewer collection system serves the area west of Lemay Avenue;-with-the exception-o€the--Buff'al©-Rtrn-neighborhood-©n-the-southwest of East AlineDrive and r e A. enue. The City of Fort Collins also operates a 42-inch sewer line that runs east along the Mulberry Street alignment until it reaches Timberline Road. At this point, the line heads south to a wastewater treatment facility. The City of Fail Anheuser-Busch also has a 16-inch force main that runs south from Anheuser-Bush through the study area. -The-BSD collects the majority of the sanitary sewage within the study area. It has numerous sewer lines within the area, and has plans for future improvements. These proposed improvements consist of several sewer lines, including a line running along the proposed-aligsxnent.ef-Weieker Driueparallel to,_and._approximately_0 25._mile..north...of Highway 14. BSD also-has--plans toc©nstruct-a sewer-l-ift station along--Delozier Drive north an,r lber ., c«.e Existing and proposed sanitary sewer facilities are shown on the Utilities Map at the end of this chapter. It is likely that the majority of the future sanitary sewer collection. requirements within the East Mulberry Corridor study area will be the responsibility of BSD. Based an dega-isgions waning-undereapaeity and-they-do net anticipate-a+teed 10--years:- This projection-is inclusive-©f future-development--wit-hitt-the-chicly-area:BSD wastewater treatment-plant.has considerable_unutilized_capacit - It can_accommodate.the growth within the corridor and surrounding areas through technology upgrades at the plant Timinga- -2pntupgrades is dependent on impending Clean Water Act reguirements_and_the_timing of urbanization_wwlin_the_comdor.-_Upgrades-.possibly.could occur within the next 4-7 years. East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 4 Page 15 - Chapter 2 (Analysis) Add text on floodplain regulations The.City_of Fort_Collins The City of Fort Collins Poudre River Floodplain regulations are more restrictive than Latimer_County. The_primary_difference_in regulations_is the flo9dway_definition_of 0.1 foot rise in floodwater elevation for the 500-year product corridor discharge (see Chapter 5_Framework_Plan Map),_The_following..improvements_are not_allowed_within_the floodway orproduct corridor. modifications_fordevelopment fill new development, residential/commercial uses building additions, remodels redevelopment of existing developed._areas,._and_any._fioatable_materials, The City regulations apply for properties eligible for annexation as defined in the Fort Collins_Growth_Management Area Intergovernmental_Agreement, Larimer_County Consistent_with FEMA floodplain regulations__Larimer Co unty_regulations def-e the Nod way as a 0:5 foot rise_m floodwater elevation fora 500 year flood event_(see Chapter 5 Framework Plan Map) Restrictions within the floodway include the requirements that no use can limit or restrict the flow_capacity of the fig dway_Oi channel of the._mam stream or a tributary to the mar-_ _stream In addition. no storage of materials or equipment is allowed For_properties_ineligible.for_annexatio-,.the.County°s_regulations_applX, Page 15 - Chapter 2 (Analysis) Drainage Plans In-April-2090September_2001, URS-Greiner�esds ,d-C-IydeECI_a Diyision_of DMGM+HARRIS (now known as ECI), completed a study primarily of the upper Dry Creek Basin. Multiple improvements were identified for the upper basin, including stormwater detention. The-Cooper Slough Basin lies on the west side of I-25 and flows north to south. In October of 1987, the Cooper Slough Implementation Plan was completed as an update to the 1981 Master Drainage-way Planning Study for Cooper Slough and Boxelder Creek. Although Since the 1987 Plan was not formally adopted by City Council, there is not master„plan.in_effect_for the.Cooper_Slough_and.BoxeI er_Creek Basin. the_1987 Flank does detail improvements along Cooper Slough and Boxelder Creek from County Road 52 to the Poudre River. There is technical information available to be used as a guide_for_when_new_development_projects_come in,The 1987 Plan also points out the fact that the floodplain for Cooper Slough and Boxelder Creek is extremely wide, averaging East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 5 1000 feet in some areas. It should also be noted that the 100-year flows for the Cooper Slough.and Boxelder Cree `:n, k currently overtop at e=n-ive-Ae Colorado and Southern Railroad, State Highway 14, Lake Canal and the Cache la Poudre Reservoir inlet ditch. Siflc-e-the--F487--Flan-was-never€orfnall-y-approved-b5,Eity-Council;4here-is--ne-master available,which is-used-as-a-guide-when-new-developn+ents-,come--i*.- The master planning effort for the Cooper Slough and..Boxelder_Creek Basin is currently underway with the following schedule in progress: • Background Information—completed • Hydrology— completed completion-in-Summer-2-002 • Problem Identification and Floodplain Delineation —Fall--2002completed • Alternative Analysis—Winter^^�2Fall_2002. • Final Master Plan—F411-Winter_2002 The Cooper Slough Boxelder_CreekBasin is a high priority(in conjunction with the Boxelder Basin) for a completed master plan, primarily because there has been a strong interest in development within the basin. The master plan-will also determines the quantity of flow that currently spills into the Cooper Slough basin from the Boxelder basin. The City of Fort Collins is working closely with the County in developing the master plan for the area. Page 18 - Chapter 2 (Analysis) Schools The Poudre School District has no schools in the study area. The area is currently served by the following schools: Laurel, Ri€fenburgh;Irish, and_Tavelli and-Putnam-Elementary Schools; Lesher and Lincoln Junior High Schools; and Fart-Collins and-Poudre Senior High Schools. According to the Poudre School District, 6-5 new schools are planned for the district in the next six years. These include 3 new elementary schools; two are planned for locations south of Harmony Drive and a location for the third is yet to be determined. There is one potential elementary school site located adjacent to the study area on Vine Drive. A-prepesedjuniorhigh-sefieolwH `.r�,e eeated-itrt Lastly, a new high school south of Harmony is planned for 2004. The District also has another potential site for a new sewier high school north of Vine. The District uses population projections to determine the need for new schools. I€grewth eentinues in the Ceffider It_has_not.been_dett!Igd.yet-if another new school will_be needed in this area. -most-likely be-loeated-just-nenh�o€the-study-area: East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 6 • Page 17 — Chapter 2 (Analysis) Poudre Fire Authority The Poudre Fire Authority(PFA) currently has two service delivery points that serve the East Mulberry Corridor area. Fire Station No. 1 is located at Bleele Drive, and 505 Peterson Street. Fire Station No. 6 is located at 2511 Donnella Court. The two stations cover areas east of Bleep Dfive Peterson Street and west of County Road 19. Page 44 - Chapter 4 (Vision and Goals) East Mulberry Corridor Plan Vision add before last paragraph The._area will_be safe_from flooding hazards_and..local_stormwater_drainage_facilities have adequate capacity to drain flows from the area to the Poudre River Water quality features would be recommended to improve the stormwater water quality before it reaches the Poudre River. Page 46 - Chapter 4 (Vision and Goals) The attractiveness and character of the corridor will be enhanced through innovative site design, landscape improvements and new building design. The planning area should incorporate water conservation principles in developing the streetscapes concept that are inviting-and enticing particularly, alone East Mulberry Street. Significant views of the foothills will be maintained or enhanced. As one enters Highway 14 from the Interstate traveling west, the character and visual appearance will change between each primary intersection. Transitions from freeway-related destinations, shopping and employment will occur, along with recognized entry monuments creating a positive experience for travelers entering the community. Page 47 - Chapter 4 (Vision and Goals) East Mulberry Corridor Plan Goals Goal statements using the reference "will" reflect a future direction where the outcome is an essential component of the Plan and where every effort to achieve the goal is realizedexerted. Page 48 - Chapter 4 (Vision and Goals) Land Use Goal LU-8 Utilize land use decisions to reduece the demand on the transportation system. Transportation Goal T-1 Improve-and expand--tThe East Mulberry Corridor's current transportation system should.be-.improvgd_and_expanded_to provide safe and efficient East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 7 transportation choices, including transit and other non-auto means of travel. Goal T-2 The EMCP stuff area will have a more productive and cost efficient transit system,-tbe East� •�, ..•••—..- --- vAll have an Lwpanded more-frequent-transit-sewfee;-providing-ease4-aecess-and--impreved connections-betweeDdestinatiens: Delete Goals T-6 and T-7 Community Appearance and Design Goal CA-I Previde-tTailored, specialized urban design and development_standards for buildings and site planning, agreeable to both the City and County will be provided, both-East-Mulberry--Street-€rontages. Environment Goal ENV-4 Man-made ditches and canals shall--should be enhanced to provide recreational opportunities where feasible through such measures as preservation of existing native vegetation, addition of new landscaping and trails, and other site amenities to create a system of greenways within the area. Fiscal Management Goal FM-I Identi€y-eCurrent public facility needs within the study area should_be identified from streets, utility infrastructure, stormwater to community facilities, and funding mechanisms in place to finance them. Goal FM-2 Identify-fFuture public facility needs within the study area should be identified_and potential funding mechanisms to provide these facilities. Goal FM-3 Coordinate-(Funding mechanisms should be coordinated within the study area between City, County and other jurisdictions. and elirninate everlappitrg;duplicated-financial-projections Page 49 - Chapter 4 (Vision and Goals) COMMUNITY APPEARANCE AND DESIGN Goal CA-1 Provide-Ttailored, specialized urban design and development standards for buildings and site planning, agreeable to both the City and County—, to MulbeFfy-Street€rontages will be provided for properties not eligible for annexation. Goal CA-4 Landscape improvements within the corridor should be designed to suppoR_water conservation--practices:_Utilizing_drought_tolerant-plant species and efficient irrigation design where every possible. East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 8 Chapter 5 -Framework Plan Framework Plan Map Map changes: Delete Summit View Drive Collector Street section across Highway 14. Page 49 - Chapter 5 (Introduction) INTRODUCTION The obiective of the Framework Plan is to integrate existing and proposed land use transportation_systems,_and._open_lands_into..-a_composite_map,._The..purpgfe js_to.guide futuregrowth_and redevelopment efforts within the East Mulberry Corridor As such,the . plan builds on the guidance provided by City Plan while addressing specific needs and issues-present_wi thin_the_corridor.planning area- The_completed_Plan_will-_.be used_as_a 14rowth management tool to provide policy direction for citizens staff, and City and County decision-makers This Framework Plan enables us to take a detailed look at the corridor in_areas_such as the balance.of industrial offce�commercial and residential uses_ As a long-term plan, key issues include preferred locations for future neighborhood shopping,_and.employ..ment_centers,Highway...14_design,improvements_and.preservation of the.Cooper_Slough drainageway, The Framework-Plan-represents the-results-of-the-18-month-plaening-process-. This chapter contains a description of key plan components, including market demand for the area, proposed land uses, and projected population and employment. Additional information describing the principles and policies that underlie the Framework Plan is provided in Chapter 9. The main elements.of the.Framework_Plan,_including_land_use, transportation and open lands are discussed in further detail in the remainder of this chapter,._except_for the_transportation_elements_of the_pipl which_are-presented,in_a Chapter 6: Trtie e� within the-East-Mulbeffy-Corfider: As such;the plan builds on the guidance provided by City Plan-while--addressing-speei€w-needs-and issues--present--within-the eorfidor-planning area. The Framework-Plan-is-an in egr-ated-vision-€ef4he fdtur e of the East Nlulberiy Gerrider,The-main-elemems of-the Framework-Plan;--including-land-use;-transportation; and open lands are diseussed in f6ftheF detail in the remainder of this ' the4r-anspertatien-elements-of-tlle-plan-which-arm Ewentad-ia-a-Chapter-6- The Frame.vork Plan includes several planning objectives that were identified during the planning process. These objectives are discussed below, organized into three groups or themes: Land Use, Transportation, and Open Lands. Page 52 - Chapter 5 (Framework Plan) Design Objectives Land Use • Provide for a mix of housing typelegiestypes,_ East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 9 TRANSPORTATION Identi-fy-an-ifntegratedEstablish a balanced multi-modal transportation system Page 53 - City Structure Plan Comparison CITY STRUCTURE PLAN COMPARISON Fort Collins City Plan was used as a basis for developing the East Mulberry Corridor Framework Plan (see Structure Plan Map). Larimer County does not have an adopted land use framework for this area. In assessing the combined existing land use pattern with future land uses, transportation system and open lands, the Framework Plan represents an opportunity to look at this area of the city in more detail than the City Structure Plan. In addition, the Framework Plan responds to specific conditions and circumstances that are unique to this area. For the most part, the final Framework Plan is consistent with the City Structure Plan in the location and amount of each land use. The biggest change is the addition of employment land use at the intersections of Timberline Road/Highway 14, and Greenfields Street/Highway 14. The neighborhood commercial center is approximately in the same location off of Greenfields Street and Highway 14 as reflected in the Structure Plan. There are also some smaller changes between the Framework Plan and the.0 Struure_Plan..__There_is_a_decreas..e_of about_ftty_acres.for_both Low_1)ensity Mixed.-Use Neighborhood and Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood zoning in the Framework Plan_As well there is also a_slight decrease in_Urban Estate zoning Alongwlth the additional_employment.land Use with_the_addition_of the_neighborhood_GOiTlmercial centers there is also an increase in open lands. As a result of the new and more detailed travel demand modeling analysis conducted with this planning effort, the Framework Plan reflects a more extensive street network than the Structure Plan. Several existing constraints did limit being able to provide full urban street connectivity standards for this area, such as the railroad, airport, Cooper Slough and existing development. Table. City Structure Plan Land Use Comparison Vacant Lands jAcres Units Po ulation Ern Io ment 1 uture Land Uses Commercial 34 2 163 Industrial 37..0 c_ =' —• Low Density.-Mixed 456 1,517 1571 Use Neighborhoods — Medium Density Mixed 18 636 1468 Use Nei hborhood§ Nei hborhood 14 1.1 39 157 East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 10 • Table Cill Structure Plan Land Use Comparison Vacant Lands Acres lUnits IPopulation Em to meat Future Land Uses Commercial Open Lands__(here 87 ---- rr. 9 refers to buffers, lakes, canals,_etc,,) Urban Estate 28 34 78 0 Future Land Uses Total 1 1^61 2,2341 5,1561 22,599 . Page 54 - Table_ Table Po ulation•-and-Em to ,meat Framework Eiart Summary Future Development Characteristics Vacant Lands Land Use JAcres 17nits ]Population Em to ment Future Land Uses Commercial 45 -- -- 351 Employment 931 78 180 1,027 Industrial 272 -- -- 1,591 Low Density Mixed 407 1,380 3,186 2 Use Neighborhoods Medium Density Mixed 25 202 466 -- Use Neighborhoods Neighborhood 23 26 60 246 Commercial Public Open Lands 188 -- _ (here refers to buffers, lakes, canals, etc.) Urban Estate 14 171 39 0 Future Land Uses Total 1 1,0661 1,7031 3,9311 3,217 East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 11 Page 58 - Chapter 5 (Framework Plan) Parks and Trails Based on a neighborhood park standard of 2.5 acres per 1000 people, one new neighborhood park(approximately 2010 acres) will be needed to serve existing and future residents. A Two community park__ ini-garks about 2 acres in size, are to be located north of Vine Drive, will also serve residents of the planning area. Trails are planned along the edge,just outside of the natural buffer areas of Cooper Slough,-and-Lake Canal, and the_future_D.ry_Creek Channel_improyements. These trails create an integrated system that will serve residents of the planning area as well as other City and County residents. The trail system provides a connection from local residential and commercial areas to other neighborhoods, the Poudre River Trail, local parks and natural Areeas and other on-street and off-street trail systems. Open Lands and Natural Areas Natural features and buffers addressed in this Plan include Cooper Slough, Lake Canal and the Poudre River. In addition, wetland systems, riparian areas and other drainage corridors exist in the study area. The Plan provides for the preservation, restoration and enhancement of these existing natural areas. These areas provide valuable wildlife habitat and contribute to the scenic quality of the area. Open-tands-aft",atufal-areas censist4487-acres.—Additional information is provided in Chapter 7. Page 60 Chapter 6 Transportation EXISTING ROAD CONDITIONS ...................... Many of the existing roads in the study area are in disrepair and need to be improved to City standards prior to City annexation. Page 61 Chapter 6 Transportation Existing Transit Service Transfort, the City's transit system, currently; has bus service on Lincoln Avenue and portions of the frontage road along East Mulberry Street. Page 63 - Chapter 6 (Transportation) NORTHERN COLORADO TRUCK MOBILITY/ S.H. 14 RELOCATION STUDY Per the mandates to-on the ballot, The Northern Colorado Truck Mobility/SH 14 Relocation Study examined three key issues. The study noted that given the current and planned industrial and commercial nature of the Mulberry Street/ S.H. 14 corridor, as well as the proximity to the City's Central Business District this route would remain an importent-primM route for commercial East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 12 • truck traffic for the foreseeable future. Please refer to Appendix ???? for the study's summary report and complete list and discussion of the recommendations. Page 67 Chapter 6 Transportation Level of Service Last bullet point The projected 1,400 vpd on the proposed northern collector street from Greenfields Court to Timberline is classified as a collector because of the east to west and the north to south connectivity constraints in the area, as well as the potential for a neighborhood center in the vicinity. Page 70 Chapter 6 Transportation Proposed Street Network and Classification Fourth bullet point • The City of Fort Collins recognizes East Mulberry Street/Highway 14 (between I-25 and Riverside Drive) as a primary truck route through the City, connecting to the existing US-287 Laporte bypass northwest of the City, consistent with the existing CDOT designation. This route currently is signed as a Ttruck Rroute and operates as the primary freight-hauling corridor into and through the northern Fort Collins area. Page 75 - Chapter 7 (Open Lands and Natural Areas) Introduction The Corridor area is bisected by the Dry Creek, Lake Canal and Cooper Slough and a small-portion by_Boxelder Creek drainages. Page 77 - Chapter 7 (Open Lands and Natural Areas) Introduction These oOpen lands and natural featuresareas provide natural breaks between intense development and help define the character of the area. Page 78 - Chapter 7 (Open Lands and Natural Areas) Poudre River Corridor Floodplain regulations differ between jurisdictions however. Larimer County regulations use the FEMA--floodway standard of a '/z foot rise. The City regulations are more restrictive with a 1/10 of a foot rise and --(product-6 corridor), which is beyond-more restrictive_than the County's standard. Redevelopment and new development projects for properties eligible for annexation need to comply with the City standards. The question of developing a consistent agreed upon Foodplain standard for both jurisdictions will not be resolved as part of this planning process. Page 79 - Chapter 7 (Open Lands and Natural Areas) East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 13 WILDLIFE HABITAT The ex isting_habitat types present in the East Mulberry Corridor plan area include open water, wetlands, wet meadow, disturbed grassland (i.e., dominated by non-native species), riparian forest, riparian shrubland and"urban" plains forest. (See Table 7-1.) This assessment of habitat Wes encompasses all vacant lands within the study area, as of 2002 to include approximately 582 acres. Of these, the most valuable habitats in the Plan area are the riparian complexes (woodland, shrubland, open water, and wetlands) associated with the Cache la Poudre River("Poudre River"), Dry Creek, Lake Canal, Cooper Slough and Boxelder Creek. Riparian habitats normally support a high diversity of plant and animal species, many of which are present here in high abundance. Due to their rarity and recent developments in the study area, the need to protect the species and their habitats is even higher. TABLE 7-1 EXISTING GENERAL WILDLIFE HABITAT TYPES_(VACANT_LAND5) Add to end of table: Source;_City_of FoR_Collins Natural_Areas_Inventory Page 80 - Chapter 7 (Open Lands and Natural Areas) SENSITIVE WILDLIFE HABITATS Sensitive and--critieal wildlife habitats include several existing riparian and wetland systems present in the study area_CSee Table 7-1). Of the 582 acres of existing wildlife habitat._described_in_Table_7-1.,.the.total_acres_of_sensitiye_wildlife_habitat.is approximately_21.1 Other_upland.-grasslands--presently_vacant are_nottarGeted.for protection and will beimpacted-bx-future.dev_eloment (364 acres shown in Table 7-A The Framework Plan shows natural area buffers in three areas including the Cooper Slough existinwetlandust east of Timberline Road and lands between the Poudre River_and_Highway-_14,._These_buffer_areas_total_approximately 240-_acres,._A combination of implementation strategies should be explored to preserve and protect these natural areas. Ceeper Slough, Lake Canal and the Ppmdre River are the lafgest of these natural - Page 86 - Chapter 8 (Urban and Streetscape Design) Zone B: A Half-Mile From I25 to Timberline Road This road frontage has low-rise buildings with mature vegetation. Crrandview-Roselawn Cemetery is located within this stretch and provides a nice landscaped edge to the north frontage road. Page 89 - Chapter 8 (Urban and Streetscape Design) Urban Design and Streetscape Objectives East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 14 • Add to bulleted list • Provide_landscape areas_that_enhance_the_Corridor's_appearance_and_support_water conservation Page 93 - Chapter 8 (Urban and Streetscape Design) Streetscape Concept Plan STREETSCAPE CONCEPT PLAN The proposed Streetscape design concept for the East Mulberry Street/Hwy 14 Corridor incorporates.several_design,elements.together_including buildings,_earthen_berms,_walls, art and.landscaping The-vlsion of the overall_appearance of the_comdor_Is to..provide_an attractive and positive imaee for this primary entryway into Fort Collins. The streetsccUe elements should_be..designed_to_maximize,the.vision,_while_maintalning Visibility_to businesses, using water conservation measures such as drought tolerant plant material and incorporating native masonry material Figure 8.4, Streetscape Concept Plan (attached), shows the location of prototypical treatments for each section of the Corridor and references more detailed drawings of each. Key focal points are also indicated, with the primary focal point of the gateway experience occurring at the Timberline Road intersection. Here there are long approaching views, adequate land area for walls, landscaping and sculpture, and views to natural features associated with Coopgr_Slough, Dry Creek and the Poudre River to the south. At strategic locations along the corridorentry experience, there are opportunities for special features, or focal points. The focal points are very important elements of the gateway experience and should be choreographed as a sequence and understood.as a unified statement. If successful, they will form a lasting, positive impression of the city. Page 93 - Chapter 8 (Urban and Streetscape Design) STREETSCAPE CONCEPT PLAN The proposed Streetscape concept for East Mulberry Street/Highway 14 is a conceptual design. Implementation of this concept will need to be coordinated with CDOT and would require an environmental assessment (NEPA Process) prior to determining the final streetscape design._The_fnal_design_template_could be_altered_through the environmental planning process, Page 102 - Chapter 9 (Principles and Policies) LAND USE Policy EMC-LU—2.2: A neighborhood commercial center will be located at Greenfields Drive and north of Highway 14 to provide neighborhood-oriented services within close proximity to the existing and future residents. On-street parking should be inempor-atedexplored along Greenfields Drive and intersecting local streets within the neighborhood commercial . center to provide close access and add to the pedestrian oriented street fronts. East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 15 Policy EMC-LU— 2.3: Commercial business and travel related services will be located primarily along the East Mulberry Street frontage. Future development limitations should be assessed for those properties within the Poudre River-,D.ry.-._Creek:and Cooper_Slough. Ioodplains. Page 105 Chapter 9 (Principles and Policies) TRANSPORTATION Policy EMC-T — 2.5: Traffic calming techniques will be explored for streets leading to existing and future neighborhoods from commercial/industrial land uses, preventing reducing encroachment of heavy truck traffic and other related traffic through residential neighborhoods, such as Greenfields Court, Dawn Avenue, and Countryside Road. Page 106 - Chapter 9 (Principles and Policies) COMMUNITY APPEARANCE AND DESIGN Add to EMC-CAD list EMC-CAD 1.5: Landscape plant material used for streetscaping improvements should be selected to support water conservation practices such as using drought tolerant plant species and efficient irrigation system. Page 107 Chapter 9 Principles and Policies Natural Areas and Open Lands Policy EMC-NOL — 1.3: The Cooper Slough's natural drainageways, wetlands, and wildlife habitat will be preserved and protected. A 300 foot natural area buffer as measured from the outer edge of the wetlands t o —the boundary � of dev_elment-lots will protect the Cooper Slough from development on both sides. Policy EMC-NOL— IA: Storm drainage improvements to Dry Creek Cooper Slough and Boaelder Creek will be designed to balance flood protection and environmental enhancement by buffering and minimize environmental impacts to the extent possible.-and provide-a more natural meande ming stream- Pn--rq.,.with-native landseaping. Chapter 10—(Implementation) Move Framework Plan Overlay Map from Chapter 6 to Chapter 10. Framework Plan Overlay Map Changes: Extend Link Lane (Collector Street)north to International Drive. Delete Summit View Drive section on Highway 14. East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 16 Page 112 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) Land Use Existing Development • Inconsistencies in City/County regulations (e.g., setbacks, floodplain issuesre lations etc.) Page 114 — Chapter 10 Implementation TRANSPORTATION The Framework Plan builds on existing infrastructure, and appropriately identifies key new ^c'�streetsfacilities within the Plan area to accommodate future growth. STREET NETWORK Concurrent with the adoption of the EMCP, the Master Street Plan for both Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins should be amended to reflect these new streets, their classification, and conceptual.alignments. One example for property owners to upgrade streets is to create a-special improvement districts. italicize (.S. 287 "S.H. 14 A ccess Management Report TRANSIT As areas annex into the City, new and revised plans will have to be made to assess the need to change routes and /or add buses to serve new areas, Presently, the City's bu system-cannot service outside the city limits due-te Public-Utility-Commission regulations: Page 115 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) STREET CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE As annexed areas subsequently develop or redevelop;, it iswill be required that streets be constructed or upgraded to comply with the City's street design standards for safety and maintenance purposes. These standards include street paving and utility installation requirements, and the provision of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, landscaping and streetlights. According to the GMA Agreement with Larimer County, any new streets built within the GMA boundary prior to annexation must conform to Larimer County Urban RoadArea Street Standards,, which are re:g:ste t withthe City design standards. This requirement is designed to eliminate the necessity of upgrading streets after an area annexes to the City. When an existing development is annexed, and its streets do not conform to the City's street design standards, there is no requirement that its streets be immediately East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 17 reconstructed to current design standards. The City will provide the same level of maintenance..services as the County provided prior to annexation. This usually includes minor surface maintenance like crack sealing and the filling of potholes, but does not include asphalt overlays nor total street reconstruction at the City's expense. In some cases the streets are privately maintained and are the responsibility of the 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. 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 also 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 for QeMetual maintenance. 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. COST OF INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES As described above, certain infrastructure costs, namely street upgrades to existing subdivisions, is the responsibility of the existing residents or businesses. A-Special Improvement Districts,or"SIDS" is a financial mechanism explicitly authorized by Colorado Revised Statutes to fund street and road construction. Formation of a SID may be initiated by a petition filed with the City of Fort Collins that has been signed by a major-ity-of the owners of property to be assessed for more than 50%of the total.costs of the proposed improvements. Prior to or upon annexation, Larimer County could provide assistance for the formation of a SID; alternatively the City could provide assistance at any time after annexation. Page 117 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) Community Appearance Urban Design and Streetscape Near the commercial areas are complimentary land use such as residential areas, the Poudre River floodplain and recreational corridor, Grefl"ew-Roselawn-Cemetery, industrial parks and agricultural lands. • The current City design standards should will be followed for incorporated areas and lands that are eligible for annexation. Page 118 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) COMMUNITY APPEARANCE URBAN DESIGN & STREETSCAPE 11 -c-onstflefEnhance view corridors to the mountains, river and other natural features during the site design process. East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 18 12. Reduce the apparent-actual width of the highway where possible, while still allowing selected opportunities for wide vistas. Page 120 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) Utilities However, within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area, the City has negotiated "seryice_area agreements"-known-as.S-pecial_Districts.-(not to_be confused_with-_Special Iprovement Districts) along-with other local governments. has neg©tiated"serviee-area agfeemen $ n' ;eta—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 Fort Collins eg, ELCO and Boxelder Sanitation District. The exception is stormwater and electrical power, which will be provided by the City to all annexed areas. Existing development would normally retaint existing utility services (except for stormwater and electric power) upon annexation. Services would not change unless a the existing service, such as a septic system, failed and created a public health hazard. Page 120 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) Sanitary Sewer =F1teC-orrider--is wit#i*-the-best--Basin©fthe-fl,exelder-Sanitat-ion--District-(BSD}--BSD supplies-wastewater-eolleetion-for the-lar-ge-majority-(Yf the Corridor:-Aeeording-to-BSI); the eurfent waste he area based on-the recommendations of the East Mulberry Corridor-Plan without the need-for expansion-.- BSD has-preliminar-il-}+analyzed-how-they-would-serve the East Mulberry Corridor developments. BSD has proposed the installation of an 18" graAty sewe from their rnai eptef-(pipe) within the re aligned-peFfien P4 the State-Fliglsway-14€r©ntage-read-(or--wi-Il exploreother--options):-The-pr©posed--18'-'-and The--P©udr-e River--interceptor-is BSD's other--major--interceptor and-would-serve the uadeveleped areas west ef-Tirnberline—Road- []I-nstallatiorr o€-an--1S"-transrnissie+uline-along-a-futur-e-east-west-road:- . interceptors: East Mulberry Corridor Plan -Document Revisions 19 DOnce-new-santtar-y-sewer--lines--are-in-plaee;existing-ho,me-and-business.-owners-will Enest likely be+eqi--'Fpd te tie tA the sewer system enee their ewFent sept e tarJEsAeae' fields-€ail- Boxelder Sanitation District(.BSD)is the wastewater collection and treatment service provider_for the_East_Mulberry_Corridor_and_adjacgnt_regions_to the_north,_east and_south of the corridor..The BSD wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure already in place and improvements planned for the future will provide the requisite capacity for the growth_related needs_of the_comdor, Colle ion_systern_capacity;_The.existing-_l8''._Cooper_Siough.interceptor_sewer.line serves,_and can_serve at_build out the eastern half ofthe-comdor:_The western half_of the corridor is served and can be served at build-out by the existing Poudre Interceptor sewer.line-:_Collection.systemowibery in _expansi e the undeveloped areas BSD has conceptual plans in place for this eventuality. On an as- needed basis the district based on densities of land use and anticipated wastewater f ows,.may. upgrade the collection_system,. Treatment.plant_capacity;-_BSD_has.considerable_unutilized_capacity_at its_treatment--plant,. It can_accommodate the-growth within the comdor and.th-e surrounding areas BSD intends to address the_imendin Clean_Water__Act requirements through__an upgrade of the_ex�sting treatment processes possibly within ....next 4 . years:_Th..... frame_of such upgrade is subject to the timing of than es in urbanization within the corridor and of water.quality constraints so-that future-growth_and changed_water--quality requirements_can_be_readily_accommodated: The-.proposed_sanitary.sewer_improvements.within_the_stydy_area_include;. _Installation of an-18"_transmission line in an-east=west aagnment about 0.25 miles north of Highway tA_extending_north across Vine Dr toward.Mountain Vista.Drive.. Installation of smaller collection lines within proposed developments to connect to BSD's major interceptors, Once_new_sanitary_sewer.lines_are_in..place,_existing_home_and_business,owners currently on septic systems will have the option to utilize the sewer system. Page 120—Chapter 10 (Implementation) Fire The Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) currently has two service-del-ivery-points stationsthat serve the East Mulberry Corridor area. Fire Station No. 1 is located at 505 Peterson Street. Fire Station No. 6 is located at 2511 Donnella Court. The two stations cover areas east of Peterson Street and west of County Road 19.—Based on existing coverage areas, no additional stations are planned to accommodate growth in the Mulberry Corridor area. However, staffing should increase accordingly. Page 121 —Chapter 10 (Implementation) Future Facilities and Services Assessment East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 20 FeFt Collins designated GrevAh Management Area and eetild be eligible fef a inflexat&FIR a+x�exatic>e is iatger aet€eFbritthe City and ree nt develepntent submittals, petentiall zening eenfliets, and additional questietis raised about the pFevisien develepis:g-e-Plan--Final-Feee mendatiens-dertved€rem the Plan wild-aid deeisien- makers in dealing with the leng tefm impaefs efgfe%4h within the aFea- This future facilities and services assessment was developed for the East Mulberry Corridor Plan area by the staff and consultant technical team. The information was compiled in response to requests by concerned citizens within the study area and elected officials from both the City and County interested in the impacts of the provision of services. The results summarized below represent general preliminary impacts as well as a comparison of the differences of City versus County provision of facilities and services for the area. Page 121 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) POTABLE WATER SERVICE East Larimer County Water District (ELCO) serves the area that encompasses the East . Mulberry Corridor. ELCO is confident that the Corridor can be served by connecting to their existing transmission lines, intercepters and-treatment-facilities. The City of Fort Collins also has a 24" transmission line that runs east down Mulberry Street to Timberline Road and turns north, extending past East Vine Drive. The transmission line supp4es-.s..upplements.water_supply.to.-Anheuser-Busch, with redundant water source. The City would consider supplying future developments by tapping the 24" transmission line. The City recognizes, however, that the Corridor is serviced by ELCO and would want ELCO's concurrence before additional consideration. Additioually,there-are-ne-p4ans-in4he iear-€uture-fiaF-the-Gity--and-EL EO e,-eensoMate Water service improvements for the study area would include: • Installation of transmission lines within future arterial roadways. • Installation of smaller distribution and-collection-lines to connect to ELCO's transmission lines. • Supply of water rights. Page 121 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) Storm Drainage East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 21 The Lower Dry Creek Master Plan is currently being completed by URS, while Anderson Cen ultants Consulting Engineers_is currently completing the Cooper SloughBoxelder Master Plan. Page 122 -Chapter 10 (Implementation) Roadway Drainage • Storm drain piping and_channels_along major and minor arterial streets Page 123 —Chapter 10 (Implementation) PUBLIC FACILITIES POLICE The number of law enforcement officers per capita is significantly lower for Larimer County (0.8 officers per 1,000 people). It is the goal of the Fort Collins Police Services to achieve�l:S.offigers.per--1.000.people):__In addition, the County averages 7 patrol units covering an area of 2,640 (Larimer Countv) square miles versus 12 patrol units covering 47 square miles within the City.-(see_Future_Police_Services Impact_Assessment_Summary in_Appendix--_--)., Page 124 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) PARKS AND TRAILS Trails are planned along the edge of the natural buffer areas of Cooper Slough,and-Lake Canal,_D.ry_Creek_Channel..improyements and along Timberline Road. NATURAL AREAS • Planned habitat transportation and stormwaterStorm drainage improvements should be coordinated with--planned-habitat-improvements in the Corridor where feasible. Page 129 Chapter 10 Implementation Annexation Assessment Residential Taxes Sales Tax Residents outside city limits currently pay 3.7% in sales tax to the county and state. County_residents are exempt from City_sales tax only for cars and delivered goods. County-Residents annexed into the City would have to begin paying City sales tax on these items. consumer--goods-and-services;-including expensive-items-sue-h as--automobiles and-appl}anses- Page 131 -Chapter 10 (Implementation) Utility Fees East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 22 . County property owners would provide the other 50% in the form of a new North.Coun Stormwater Utility. Within the East Mulberry Corridor, the Utility would include properties north of State Highway 14 east of Timberline. North County-Stormwater Utility rates are expected to average about $9.00 per month for single family residences and about$55.00 per month for commercial and industrial properties. Individual rates will vary, since the amount paid by each property will be dependent on the size of the property and--the amount of impervious area on the property, and if the prouerty is located in the ftodplain. Page 132 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) Annexation Impacts for Latimer County Larimer County directs the demand to the appropriate service provider rather than expensively duplicating competing services. Larimer--4C©unty-has-implemented-4he Intergover-nsrtent -Agreements;Land-Use-Code-and-eensistent--poliey-applieations--iff-the Gf Larimer County_has utilized.Intergovemmental_Agreements the County Master Plan and the Latimer County Land Use Code as effective tools to work.together_with_cities_for_annexation_of areas_to_existing_communities: Page 133 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) Transfer of Density Unit (TDU) Program The Fossil Creek sery TDU program has been--very-successful-:e xperienced some success.in achievi Re oirng-goalsto_in-retaining open areas as described in the "Plan for the Region between Fort Collins & Loveland, (adopted April 1995). Page 136 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) Funding Assessment Table 3. Public Facilities Police Services Estimated total Costs ($5,300,000 $2,90&4DOO) City Capital Expansion Fees Police Funding Gap.,.( End of Chapter 10 Action Plan Table On Action 6.3 Off-Street Multi-Use Trails add to Coordinating Partner column- State, Lottery (GOCO), City Parks and Recreation. City Transportation. and private development, Appendix U.S. 287/S.H. 14 Access Management Report East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 23 • Construct dual left turn lanes for both the eastbound and westbound directions of East Mulberry Street at Lemay Avenue and at Timberline Road. Pedestrian.refuge_.Points will_be_located_on_medians_at_lighted_intersections: East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 24 RESOLUTION 2002-088 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING THE CITY'S STRUCTURE PLAN MAP TO COMPORT WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE EAST MULBERRY CORRIDOR PLAN WHEREAS,by Resolution 2002-087 the Council of the City of Fort Collins has adopted the East Mulberry Corridor Plan as an element of the City's Comprehensive Plan, subject to said plan's adoption by the Larimer County Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, because of the adoption of the East Mulberry Corridor Plan as an official element of the City's Comprehensive Plan, the Council has determined that certain amendments should be made to the City's Structure Plan Map. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the City's Structure Plan Map is hereby amended so as to appear as shown on Exhibit A' attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 17th day of September, A.D. 2002. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk i I a ' Nip ���/�'� r;,li — jaw • 1 a' �1 � «■111'lll■111111 `�� �®,�u� '� 1 �� , �l�R IIIIII••I,illlllilLL � ��` ` � r- ■ Ij—iillail1111 11�16r �� � � . . ��: � �`, I�� �` I Pon (i�ll�lll:i 11 IIiC11111111� :��.�*'��/I 71h h �►`�``�' MEN IN 0 bm � EI�I�I��lu,�.,;v •.;. � ���� 3 �nni�lu� ■Rs :Cr�ll\� `-, ,ram.. t 1 `� 11=:� •ems `�►� I i� L po Wi law lop NE NO All L101 �� �W, � f► � ' Eli � � �• __ L►off RON off WIN f r I •. • RESOLUTION 2002-089 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING THE CITY'S MASTER STREET PLAN TO COMPORT WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE EAST MULBERRY CORRIDOR PLAN WHEREAS,by Resolution 2002-087,the Council of the City of Fort Collins has adopted the East Mulberry Corridor Plan as an element of the City's Comprehensive Plan, subject to said plan's adoption by the Larimer County Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, because of the adoption of the East Mulberry Corridor Plan as an official element of the City's Comprehensive Plan, the Council has determined that certain amendments should be made to the City's Master Street Plan. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the Master Street Plan of the City is hereby amended so as to appear as shown on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 17th day of September, A.D. 2002. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk CITY OF FORT COLLINS PROPOSED MASTER STREET PLAN Exhibit A +'1 INVEPM ..,.. 1 tat., ST D. 1 V. / .,y _- - - -.• 1 r lY 1 ' 1 + i i • 1 '1 !y `"`+"�:; CY 'E,-a C.3.Y.:-.. ., �y,�.� 7 't. _- --.- 1 �x arc X �- - 1-- L iJ Tr il� 1 u - ! r t ♦� �- ItJ t r w4 t . 1f PLUM a i r i a wIt ;- 1 � 1 u; - 1 -- 1 - 1 - � s - 1 �� �� Y• e. �' p ,, .,e -,• i } i- ip J Note:Other collector and local - 1 streets not shown will be developed + E 1 _ ` °, $ 1 in accordance with adoptedsub,area, amity' 1 corridor,and neighborhood plans of the city. i I ! `, E -- x LEGEND Interchange -� I ® Grade Separated Intersection fllllli Major Arterial 6 Lanes Major Arterial 6 Lanes Beyond 2015 ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:MARCH 17,1981 a Arterial 4 Lanes APROVED REVISIONS :AUGUST 1992 AUGUST1996 997 Minor Arterial 2 Lanes :SEPTE 1, ER SEPTEMBER 16,1997 One-Way Arterial :MARCH 1C;1999 -- Collector 2 Lanes :MAYE 1 1199 " Nat To Scale :luIVE15,1999 ------- City Limits :OCTOBER 19,1999 W 7rE ®— UGA Boundary Date: November 7th 2000 City of Fort Coll iris BNRR Transportation Corridor 5 Geographic Into tlon Services