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FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: February 5, 2002ID FROM:
Bob Barkeen
SUBJECT :
Items Relating to the East Ridge Annexation.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff and the Planning and Zoning Board recommend adoption of the Resolution and of the
Ordinances on First Reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A. Resolution 2002-010 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the
East Ridge Annexation.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 021, 2002, Annexing Property Known as the East Ridge
Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 022, 2002, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort
Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the East Ridge
Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
This is a request for a 100% voluntary annexation. The site is approximately 159 acres of land
located south of East Vine Drive, east of North Timberline Road and north of East Mulberry
Street. The recommended zoning is Transition (T).
BACKGROUND:
This property is eligible for annexation according to the Colorado Annexation Act, which
requires 1/6 contiguity to the existing city limits. The East Ridge Annexation complies with this
standard since the property has 2,743 feet of its total boundary of approximately 10,602 feet
contiguous to the existing city limits. This meets the minimum 1,767 feet required to achieve
1/6 contiguity. This contiguity occurs through a common boundary with the Buderus Second
Annexation immediately east of the site.
The property is located within the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area (UGA). According to
policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins and Latimer County, contained in the
Intergovernmental Agreement for the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area (last amended November
2000), the City will annex land into the City of Fort Collins when such lands are eligible for
annexation according to Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS).
DATE: February 5, 2002 2 ITEM NUMBER: 25 A-C
The property is currently zoned Industrial (1) District in Latimer County. The City's adopted
Structure Plan, a part of City Plan, designates the site as Low Density, Mixed-Use Residential.
The City and Latimer County are currently developing a new land use plan for the East Mulberry
Corridor. This property is included within the study area. There are currently two land use
scenarios being discussed and considered as part of the framework plan. One of the scenarios
(framework plan B) includes changes to the current land use designation for the East Ridge
Annexation. The plan is currently within the development stages, and is not expected to begin
the adoption phase until the middle part of next year. As a result, staff is recommending this
parcel be zoned T - Transition.
The annexation is proposed to be included within the neighborhood sign district.
The Planning and Zoning Board Hearing
The East Ridge Annexation was presented to the Planning and Zoning Board on December 6,
2001. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the annexation and zoning
request by a vote of 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2002-010
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
SETTING FORTH FINDINGS OF FACT AND DETERMINATIONS
REGARDING THE EAST RIDGE ANNEXATION
WHEREAS,annexation proceedings were heretofore initiated by the Council of the City of
Fort Collins for property to be known as the East Ridge 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 I. That the Council hereby finds that the petition for annexation complies with
the Municipal Annexation Act.
Section 2. That the Council hereby finds that there is at least one-sixth (1/6) contiguity
between the City and the property proposed to be annexed; that a community of interest exists
between the property proposed to be annexed and the City; that said property is urban or will be
urbanized in the near future;and that said property is integrated with or is capable of being integrated
. with the City.
Section 3. That the Council further determines that the applicable parts of said Act have
been met, that an election is not required under said Act and that there are no other terms and
conditions to be imposed upon said annexation.
Section 4. That the Council further finds that notice was duly given and a hearing was
held regarding the annexation in accordance with said Act.
Section 5. That the Council concludes that the area proposed to be annexed in the East
Ridge 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
5th day of February, A.D. 2002.
Mayor Pro Tern
ATTEST:
• City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 021, 2002
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ANNEXING PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE
EAST RIDGE ANNEXATION
TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
WHEREAS,Resolution 2001-166 finding substantial compliance and initiating annexation
proceedings, has heretofore been adopted by the Council of the City of Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS, the Council does hereby find and determine that it is in the best interests of the
City to annex said area to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the following described property, to wit:
A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 8,
TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., LARIMER
COUNTY, COLORADO.
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 8,TT7N,
R68W, SAID POINT BEING MARKED BY A NO. 6 REBAR AND 2-1/2"
ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS 28285;AND CONSIDERING THE EAST LINE
OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8 TO BEAR S00'17'21"W,
(EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 8 BEING MARKED BY A NO.
6 REBAR AND 2" ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS 7839),WITH ALL OTHER
BEARINGS RELATIVE THERETO;SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF
BEGINNING;
THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF
SECTION 8, S00°17'21"W, 2647.52 FEET TO THE EAST QUARTER CORNER
OF SAID SECTION 8;
THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF
SAID SECTION 8, N88°50'34"W, 2285.48 FEET;
THENCE N00042'47"E, 56.00 FEET;
THENCE N88050'34"W, 394.01 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF TIMBERLINE ROAD SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF
INDUSTRIAL PARK INTERNATIONAL P.U.D.; BOOK 2128, PAGE 409, AS
RECORDED IN THE LARIMER COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE;
THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY, N00°42'43"E, 6.15 FEET;
THENCE S89023'00"E, 20.00 FEET TO THE EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE
OF TIMBERLINE ROAD;
THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY, N0004247"E,
2510.03 FEET;
THENCE S88052'13"E, 30.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE
NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8;
THENCE ALONG SAID LINE N00042'47"E 80.00 FEET TO THE NORTH
QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 8, SAID POINT BEING MARKED BY A 3
1/4 " ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS 20123;
THENCE N00°4247"E,30.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-
OF-WAY LINE OF EAST VINE DRIVE;
THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE S88052'13"E,
2609.67 FEET;
THENCE S00°17'21"W, 30.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
LESS AND EXCEPT RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY MORE OR PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 8, T7N,
R68W, THENCE S00°17'21"W, 30.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING;
THENCE N88052'13"W, 2580.11 FEET;
THENCE S00042'47"W, 50.00 FEET;
THENCE S88052'13"E, 2580.48 FEET;
THENCE N00°17'21"E, 50.01 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY CONTAINS 2.96 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
TOTAL AREA OF SAID DESCRIBED TRACT IS 159.29 ACRES MORE OR
LESS AND IS SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF
RECORD OR THAT NOW EXIST ON THE GROUND.
be, and hereby is, annexed to the City of Fort Collins and made a part of said City, to be known as
the East Ridge 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.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 5th day of
February, A.D. 2002, and to be presented for final passage on the 19th day of February, A.D. 2002.
Mayor Pro Tern
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 19th day of February, A.D. 2002.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 022, 2002
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ClTY OF FORT COLLINS
AND CLASSIFYING FOR ZONING PURPOSES THE PROPERTY INCLUDED
IN THE EAST RIDGE 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 be, and the same hereby is, changed and
amended by including the property known as the East Ridge Annexation to the City of Fort Collins,
Colorado,in the Transition(T)Zone District,which property is more particularly described as situate
in the County of Larimer, State of Colorado, to wit:
A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 8,
TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., LARIMER
COUNTY, COLORADO.
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 8,TT7N,
R68W, SAID POINT BEING MARKED BY A NO. 6 REBAR AND 2-1/2"
ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS 28285;AND CONSIDERING THE EAST LINE
OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8 TO BEAR S00°17-21'W,
(EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 8 BEING MARKED BY A NO.
6 REBAR AND 2" ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS 7839),WITH ALL OTHER
BEARINGS RELATIVE THERETO;SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF
BEGINNING;
THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF
SECTIONS, S00°17'21"W, 2647.52 FEET TO THE EAST QUARTER CORNER
OF SAID SECTION 8;
THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF
SAID SECTION 8, N88°50'34"W, 2285.48 FEET;
THENCE N00042'47"E, 56.00 FEET;
THENCE N88050'34"W, 394.01 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF TIMBERLINE ROAD SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF
INDUSTRIAL PARK INTERNATIONAL P.U.D.; BOOK 2128, PAGE 409, AS
RECORDED IN THE LARIMER COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE;
THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY, N00°42'43"E, 6.15 FEET;
THENCE S89023'00"E, 20.00 FEET TO THE EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE
OF TIMBERLINE ROAD;
THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY, N00042'47"E,
2510.03 FEET;
THENCE S88052'13"E, 30.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE
NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8;
THENCE ALONG SAID LINE N00042'47"E 80.00 FEET TO THE NORTH
QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 8, SAID POINT BEING MARKED BY A 3
1/4 " ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS 20123;
THENCE N00042'47"E,30.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-
OF-WAY LINE OF EAST VINE DRIVE;
THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE S88052'l3"E,
2609.67 FEET;
THENCE S00017'21"W, 30.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
LESS AND EXCEPT RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY MORE OR PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 8, T7N,
R68W, THENCE S00017'21"W, 30.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING;
THENCE N88052'1 YW, 2580.11 FEET;
THENCE S00042'47"W, 50.00 FEET;
THENCE S88052'13"E, 2580.48 FEET;
THENCE N00°17'21"E, 50.01 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY CONTAINS 2.96 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
TOTAL AREA OF SAID DESCRIBED TRACT IS 159.29 ACRES MORE OR
LESS AND IS SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF
RECORD OR THAT NOW EXIST ON THE GROUND.
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 5th day of
February, A.D. 2002, and to be presented for final passage on the 19th day of February, A.D. 2002.
Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 19th day of February, A.D. 2002.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
•
ITEM NO. 2
MEETING DATE 12/6/01
STAFF Bob Barkeen
City of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: East Ridge Annexation & Zoning,
(Type II Planning and Zoning Board Review)
File #33-98
APPLICANT: Big Horn Resources
C/o Gary Kounkel
2700 Valley Oak Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
OWNERS: Fort Collins Industrial and Technical Park Venture, LLC
C/o Phillip Stahl
1933 South Olive Street
Denver, CO 80224
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The East Ridge Annexation is a request to annex and zone 159.25 acres of land located
east of Timberline Road and south of East Vine Drive. The parcel is currently zoned
Industrial in Larimer County. The property is currently used for agriculture and is vacant
except for several buildings fronting Timberline Road. The annexation map includes the
annexation of Timberline Road and East Vine Drive, adjacent to the East Ridge Parcel.
The proposed zoning is T —Transition.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and recommends
that the property be zoned T — Transition.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
1. 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 Area.
2. The area meets all criteria included in Colorado Revised Statutes to qualify for a
voluntary annexation to the City of Fort Collins.
3. The requested zoning of Transition (T) is in conformance with the policies of City
Plan and is consistent with the Structure Plan.
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N.College Ave. P.O.Box 580 Fort Collins,CO 80522-0580 (970)221-6750
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
East Ridge Annexation & Zoning, File # 33-98
December 6, 2001 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
Page 2
FINDINGS and ANALYSIS:
1. Background:
The property is located within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area (GMA).
According to policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County,
contained in the Intergovernmental Agreement For The Fort Collins Growth Management
Area, the City has agreed to annex property within the GMA which is eligible for voluntary
annexation according to Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS). The CRS requires 1/6 of the
property to be contiguous with the existing City limits. As proposed, 2,744 feet of
approximately 10,603 feet of the total property boundary is contiguous to the existing City
limits. This exceeds the minimum 1,7,67 feet required to achieve 1/6 contiguity. This
contiguity occurs through a common boundary with the property to the east of the parcel.
The surrounding zoning and land uses as follows:
N: FA1 (Larimer County) - agriculture
S: I (Larimer County) —gravel mining and processing
E: T— agriculture
W: O, 1 (Larimer County) — mobile home community, railyard
2. Zoning and Analysis:
The property is currently zoned Industrial (1) District in Larimer County, The City's adopted
Structure Plan, a part of City Plan, designates the site as Low Density, Mixed-Use
Residential. The City and Larimer County are currently developing a new land use plan for
the East Mulberry Corridor. This property is included within the study area. There are
currently two land use scenarios being discussed and considered as part of the framework
plan. One of the scenarios (framework plan B) includes changes to the current land use
designation for the East Ridge Annexation. The plan is currently within the development
stages, and is not expected to begin the adoption phase until the middle part of next year.
As a result, staff is recommending this parcel be zoned T - Transition. The property must
be rezoned in the future, consistent with the Structure Plan, prior to any development
occurring on the property.
3. City Council Hearings:
City Council hearings on this proposed annexation and zoning will be held on the following
dates:
Initiating Resolution December 18, 2001
First Reading February 5, 2002
Second Reading February 19, 2002
East Ridge Annexation & Zoning, File # 33-98
December 6, 2001 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
Page 3
FINDINGS OF FACT/CONCLUSION:
1. 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 Area.
2. The area meets all criteria included in Colorado Revised Statutes to qualify for a
voluntary annexation to the City of Fort Collins.
3. The requested zoning of Transition (T) is warranted by a change of conditions on the
subject property as a direct result of the East Mulberry Corridor Plan currently under
development.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Board forward a recommendation to the
City Council to approve the East Ridge Annexation with a zoning designation of Transition
Zone District (T).
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DECEMBER 6, 2001
Project: East Ridge Annexation & Zoning,
#33-98
Project Description: Request to annex and zone 159.25
acres of land located east of Timberline
Road and south of East Vine Drive. The
parcel is currently zoned Industrial in
Larimer County. The property is
currently used for agriculture and is
vacant except for several buildings
fronting Timberline Road. The
annexation map includes the annexation
of Timberline Road and East Vine Drive,
adjacent to the East Ridge Parcel. The
proposed zoning is T, Transition.
Hearina Testimony Written Comments and Other Evidence:
• A citizen in the audience pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.
Chairperson Gavaldon asked the citizen to come to the podium and speak to the
Board.
Beverly Weiss, 1924 East Vine Drive, spoke to the Board about her concerns.
She stated that there has never been a neighborhood meeting on this project.
She asked what the use of the property would be and what the plans the
developer had. She reported the danger at the corner of Timberline and East
Vine Drive at the 4-way stop across the railroad tracks and she felt it is
endangering the public. She stated that it has become more dangerous now that
Waterglen and Waterfield have been developed and the increased traffic. She
also asked the applicant to address if the property would be developed with
housing and what would be done with the roads. She asked for a neighborhood
meeting for the neighbors in the areas to state their concerns and to work with
the developer to get some of the safety issues resolved.
Bob Barkeen, City Planner gave the staff presentation and gave the staff
recommendation of approval with T, Transition Zoning. He stated that for any
use of the property, the owner would have to first rezone the property into an
applicable zoning district and go through an Overall Development Plan and a
Project Development Plan. That would establish a site plan or uses on the
property. When the applicant would submit an application for an ODP or PDP,
• we would involve the neighborhood in the review of that, as well by staff, other
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December 6, 2001 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing T
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reviewing agencies and also Larimer County. As of now, there is no
development proposal associated with this annexation of land at this time. It is
just strictly annexing the land from Larimer County into the City of Fort Collins.
Member Meyer asked for the T, Transition Zoning District to be explained.
Planner Barkeen stated that it was the section of our Zoning Code that the intent
is when a property is being annexed and there is not a specified zoning proposed
on the property, the option is that you can go into the T, Transition Zone. The
reason staff is recommending that zone district, is because Larimer County and
the City of Fort Collins is amending the Structure Plan for area on the east side of
Fort Collins. It is called the East Mulberry Corridor Plan. This property is
included within that Plan. Right now there are two different land use scenarios
within that amended Structure Plan that affect this property. That Plan is still
several months away from having a decision made on it and going through the
formal adoption process. Rather that holding the applicant up from annexing the
property right now, we are recommending that the land be zoned T, Transition.
Once a decision is made on the Structure Plan and is adopted, then the applicant
can proceed with the recommended zoning to fit that newly adopted Structure
Plan.
Gary Kounkel, 2700 Valley Oak Drive, applicant on the project spoke to the
Board. He stated that Planner Barkeen explained the situation well and with the
Mulberry study going on, they felt that they were interested in cooperating with
that and seeing that outcome before they determine the uses on this property.
Citizen Input
Mrs. Weiss spoke to the Board again and felt that they were not getting a fair
answer by the developers. If they are going to come into the City of Fort Collins
they certainly know if they are going to build homes on that property. Until some
of these problems are solved on this property, they are endangering their lives
and their livelihoods with that road out there. Until they know the use of the
property, it should not be brought into the City of Fort Collins.
Citizen Input Closed
Member Craig asked Mr. Stringer to address some of Mrs. Weiss' concerns and
what the city's plans are, also when do we consider an intersection dangerous
enough to warrant a traffic signal.
East Ridge Annexation & Zoning, #33-98
December 6, 2001 Planning and Zoning Board Hearing
Page 3
Dave Stringer, Engineering Department responded that when the Project
Development Plan phase, that is when staff starts looking at the traffic studies to
determine what kind of road improvements are going to be needed there. We do
know that they will have to do some improvements to Timberline along their
frontage, as well as improvements to the interior of the site, which will be built to
city standards with curb, gutter and sidewalks. Vine Drive was improved with the
Waterglen project to County standard to a 36 foot wide street standard with two
travel lanes and two bike lanes and right now that is sufficient out there to
address the vehicles out there right now.
Ward Stanford, Transportation Department also replied that as far as addressing
it, it would be looking at the warrants for a regular intersection without the tracks.
The tracks become an additional item and certainly if there is an accident rate of
significance with trains and cars, it would be looked at and mitigation would take
place. Is there a dead set#, no there is not. It would go along with the warrant
analysis procedure for seeing if an intersection should go from a stop sign to a
signal.
Member Bernth moved to recommend approval to City Council for the East
Ridge Annexation and Zoning with a T, Transition Zone District.
Member Torgerson seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 6-0.
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