HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-07/05/1994-Regular' July 5, 1994
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on Tuesday
July 5, 1994, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins,
City Hall. Roll call was answered by the following Councilmembers: Apt, Azari,
Janett, Horak, Kneeland, McCluskey and Smith.
Staff members present: Burkett, Krajicek, Roy.
Agenda Review
City Manager Steve Burkett stated there were no changes to the agenda as
published.
Lucia Liley requested that Item #12, Second Reading of Ordinance No. 103, 1994
of the Council of the City of Fort Collins Establishing a Temporary Suspension
of the Processing of Applications for Retail and Commercial Planned Unit
Developments Within the Harmony Corridor for a Period of Six Months.
(Moratorium), be pulled from the Consent Agenda.
t Bev Wilson, 1733 Elim Court requested that Item #17, Resolution 94-109 Adopting
the Recommendation of the Cultural Resources Board Regarding Fort Fund
Disbursements, be pulled from the Consent Agenda.
Consent Calendar
This Calendar is intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and energy
on the important items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends approval of the
Consent Calendar. Anyone may request an item on this calendar be "pulled" off
the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Agenda items pulled from the
Consent Calendar will be considered separately under Agenda Item #19, Pulled
Consent Items.
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On May loth, 1994, the City Council heard the appeal of the Arapahoe Farm
Townhomes P.U.D. The Council upheld the Planning and Zoning Board's March
28, 1994 approval of the project. The Arapahoe Farm Townhomes project
does not utilize the extension of Hilburn Drive that was originally
provided with the development of the Regency Park P.U.D. Therefore, the
City has requested that the developer remove the street stub and vacate
the right-of-way so that the unusable dead end public street created by
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the Arapahoe Farm Townhomes P.U.D. development does not become a
maintenance burden to the City nor to the general public.
Although the right-of-way vacation eliminates the potential vehicular
connection between the Arapahoe Farm Townhomes and the existing Regency
Park P.U.D., the developer has agreed to construct a sidewalk to provide
a pedestrian and bicycle connection between the two developments.
Therefore, the City will retain a portion of the right-of-way for a
pedestrian and bicycle access easement. In addition, the City has
requested that a portion of the right-of-way be retained for a utility
easement to accommodate the existing water line in Hilburn Drive. Staff
recommends postponing this item until July 19, 1994, due to pending
negotiations between the developers and the adjacent homeowners regarding
grading and landscaping concerns.
The owners of the property, Brian A. and Catherine Cole Janonis,
initiating this request for Local Landmark Designation for 1316 West
Street known as the Jasper Loomis House. A public hearing was held by
Commission on June 14, 1994, at which time the Commission voted
recommend designation of this property. Ordinance No. 99, which
unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 21, designates 1316 West
Street as a Local Landmark.
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The Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology contacted staff in February,
offering to reclaim several inactive mine sites on Meadow Springs Ranch,
subject to granting of a Consent for Right of Entry. Based on joint site
review, three mine sites have been identified as candidates for
reclamation. Two of the sites each contain two separate adits or pits.
Each of the three sites has been evaluated by the Colorado Division of
Wildlife for the presence of bat colonies (none were found). Had bat
colonies been located, the sites would have been sealed with grating
rather than simple burial. Completion of these projects will remove a
potential hazard associated with any future public access at the Ranch.
Ordinance No. 100, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 21.
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On April 20, 1993, the City Council authorized staff to enter into an
agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to
construct various bicycle connections in north Fort Collins.
Ordinance No. 101, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on June
21, authorizes the City Council to appropriate unanticipated revenues
which are the result of new revenue sources at any time during the year in
which such revenue is received to provide for the construction of the
Redwood/Linden and the Hickory Street to the Poudre River Trail Bikeway
connection projects.
City Council approved the US 287/Colorado 14 Corridor project on July 20,
1993. At that time, the Scope of Work for this project included an access
control plan, corridor study, a landscaping plan and a historic building
analysis in the old town area. Staff has begun work on this project with
the URS Consulting firm and has created a citizen's focus group to work on
this project.
Ordinance No. 102, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on June
21, appropriates funds from prior year reserves in the Transportation
Division portion of the Transportation Fund to be used for the
Transportation Corridor Project of US Highway 287/Colorado Highway 14 from
Interstate 25 on the east to the interchange with the LaPorte Bypass on
the west.
The Harmony Road corridor offers an important development opportunity for
the entire community. On March 5, 1991, the City Council adopted the
Harmony Corridor Plan as an element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City
to give guidance for future development in the area. The City has recently
experienced a substantial increase in the number of applications for
retail and commercial development in the Corridor which has raised a
number of issues regarding the land use policies of the Harmony Corridor
Plan. On June 7, 1994, the City Council directed City staff to prepare,
for subsequent review and approval, an ordinance which would place a six-
month suspension of the processing of certain retail and commercial
planned unit development applications within the Harmony Corridor. During
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the moratorium period, City staff and the Planning and Zoning Board will
review the City's policies regarding retail and commercial development
within the Corridor and recommend any necessary amendments to the Harmony
Corridor Plan, together with implementation ordinances. The temporary
suspension will terminate as of December 21, 1994. Ordinance No. 103,
1994 Option 1.A, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 21.
Items Relating to the Harmony Farm Annexation and Zoning.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 106, 1994, Annexing Property Known
as the Harmony Farm Annexation.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 107, 1994, Amending the Zoning
District Map Contained in Chapter 29 of the Code and Classifying for
Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Harmony Farm Annexation
to the City of Fort Collins.
On June 21, Council unanimously adopted Resolution 94-105 Setting Forth
Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Harmony Farm Annexation.
On June 21, Council also unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 106, 1992 and
Ordinance No. 107, 1992 on First Reading which annex and zone
approximately 155.6 acres located south of Harmony Road and east of County '
Road 9. The requested zoning is the E-P, Employment Park, District. The
property is presently undeveloped. The property is currently zoned FA-1,
Farming in the County, which allows single-family residential development
with a minimum lot size of 2.29 acres. This is a voluntary annexation of
property located within the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area.
APPLICANT: Eldon Ward
Cityscape Urban Design, Inc.
3555 Stanford Road, Suite 105
Fort Collins, CO 80525
OWNER: John R. Moore
K & M Company
3201 Shore Road
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Planning Study.
The City Council Policy Agenda includes development of a land use plan for
the Loveland Fort Collins/Corridor. Larimer County has taken the lead
role in completing this project in a cooperative program with elected
officials and staff from the City of Fort Collins, and the City of
Loveland. Larimer County has executed a $40,000 contract with BHA '
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to assist with the planning project according
and schedule. Larimer County has requested
$10,000 each from the City of Fort Collins and
A. Resolution 94-106 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an
Intergovernmental Agreement With the Colorado Department of
Transportation for the Purchase and Installation of Bicycle Parking
Facilities.
Resolution 94-107 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an
Intergovernmental Agreement With the Colorado Department of
Transportation for Planning and Engineering of Bicycle Facilities on
Harmony Road.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 110, 1994 Appropriating Unanticipated
Revenue in the Transportation division Portion of the Transportation
Services Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriated Amounts
Between Funds for the Bicycle Projects.
The City of Fort Collins has received acceptance from the Colorado
Department of Transportation to use Surface Transportation Enhancement
Funds and Surface Transportation Metro funds for two bicycle projects.
The projects are:
Bicycle Parking in Fort Collins.
This project includes the purchase and installation of bicycle
parking facilities at designated public activity generators. The
bicycle parking sites will be selected with input and assistance
from the community and other city departments. Bicycle parking
locations are expected to include the downtown and mid -town areas,
Laporte Parking lot and northside transit center, the Parking
Garage, and various Transfort bus stops. The project will include
the installation of bike parking devices, concrete pads, signage and
a portable special events parking system. This project was selected
by the North Front Range Transportation & Air Quality Planning
Council (NFRT & AQPC) as an enhancement project for fiscal year
1994.
Cost Federal $60,000
Local 15,000
Total $75,000
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Planning and Preliminary Engineering of Bicycle Facilities on
Harmony Road between College Avenue and I-25.
This project involves working with the community on determining the
type of bicycle facility (path or lane) needed along Harmony Road.
Once the type of facility needed has been identified, then
preliminary design and engineering work and construction drawings,
meeting the Colorado Department of Transportation criteria, will be
prepared. The intent is to design the facility this year and
construct, using federal funds, in 1995.
Harmony Road is identified as a major arterial roadway on the City's
Master Street Plan and is intended to be upgraded by adding bicycle
facilities. This project is supported by the Harmony Road Corridor
Plan, the Fort Collins Area Transportation Policies and Objectives
and has been identified as a valuable linkage for commuter cycling
in the regional bikeway plan.
Cost Federal $ 96,785
Local 24,215
Total $121,000
Resolution 94-108 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental '
Agreement Between the City and the Colorado Department of Transportation
for the Installation of Weather Monitoring Equipment on US Highway 287 as
Part of the New State Highway Bridge over the Poudre River on North
College Avenue.
During the summer of 1994, construction of the new state highway bridge
over the Poudre River on North College Avenue will begin. As part of the
project, the City of Fort Collins, Larimer County, and the Colorado
Department of Highways, are recommending the installation of weather
monitoring equipment. The primary intent of the equipment is to provide
the three entities real-time information in support of roadway ice and
snow control. In addition to air temperature, wind speed and direction,
humidity, precipitation, etc., the weather system will provide pavement
temperatures and freezing information. This type of data can then be used
to maximize sanding operations, to include forecasting freezing conditions
and the timing of sanding operations.
The weather system proposed for the new bridge will tie into 15 similar
stations throughout Northern Colorado and Southern Colorado. Using
information from all systems, we will better be able to predict storms,
and anticipate what actions will be necessary once a storm arrives. All
the data is stored in a database and can later be reviewed to improve
future operations.
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17. Resolution 94-109 Adopting the Recommendation of the Cultural Resources
This Resolution disburses funds in the City's Cultural Development and
Programming Account that were recommended by the Cultural Resources Board
at its regular meeting held on June 22, 1994.
18. Routine Deeds and Easements.
A. Powerline Easement from David M. and Kathleen E. Bischoff, 811 West
Mountain, needed to install electric transformer pad to underground
existing overhead electric system. Monetary consideration: $108.
B. Powerline Easement from Steven & Lera Virginia Main, 1028 West Oak
Street, needed to install electric padmount transformer to
underground existing overhead electric services. Monetary
consideration: $126.
C. Powerline Easement from Scott Challgren, George Wiederaenders and
Kathleen Challgren-Wiederaenders, needed to install padmount
transformer to underground existing overhead electric system.
Monetary consideration: $108.
' D. Powerline Easement from Robert, Patricia, and Brenda McClelland, 814
East Myrtle, needed to install new underground streetlight service.
Monetary consideration: $10.
Items on Second Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek.
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Items on First Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek.
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Councilmember McCluskey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to adopt
and approve all items not removed from the Consent Agenda. Yeas: Councilmembers
Apt,,Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey and Smith. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 103, 1994
of the Council of the City of Fort Collins
Establishing a Temporary Suspension of the
Processing of Applications for Retail and
Commercial Planned Unit Developments Within the Harmony
Corridor for a Period of Six Months, Adopted on Second Reading.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"Executive Summary
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The Harmony Road corridor offers an important development opportunity for the
entire community. On March 5, 1991, the City Council adopted the Harmony
Corridor Plan as an element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City to give
guidance for future development in the area. The City has recently experienced
a substantial increase in the number of applications for retail and commercial
development in the Corridor which has raised a number of issues regarding the '
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land use policies of the Harmony Corridor Plan. On June 7, 1994, the City Council
directed City staff to prepare, for subsequent review and approval, an ordinance
which would place a six-month suspension of the processing of certain retail and
commercial planned unit development applications within the Harmony Corridor.
During the moratorium period, City staff and the Planning and Zoning Board will
review the City's policies regarding retail and commercial development within the
Corridor and recommend any necessary amendments to the Harmony Corridor Plan,.
together with implementation ordinances. The temporary suspension will terminate
as of December 21, 1994. Ordinance No. 103, 1994 Option 1.A, was unanimously
adopted on First Reading on June 21."
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to adopt
Ordinance No. 103, 1994 on Second Reading.
Lucia Liley, attorney representing Collindale South Partnership, objected to the
item being placed on the Consent Agenda and expressed concerns regarding the time
and length of the proposed moratorium. She urged Council to consider a shorter
time frame.
Scott Mason, 861 Sandy Cove Lane, spoke in support of the moratorium and of the
need for strong neighborhood and corridor plans.
' Tim Dolan, 4212 New Hampton Court, supported the motion and spoke of the need for
a moratorium.
Mark Goldberg, 5415 Sunset Drive, Bolmar Colorado, stated he owned an option on
the property for the proposed Walmart store and spoke of his frustration and
disappointment with Council's decision to authorize a six month moratorium.
Orly Penny, 4401 San Remo Circle, supported the moratorium.
Bill Buckley, representing the Legislative Affairs Committee of the Chamber of
Commerce, requested Council shorten the timeframe from 6 months to 60 days and
compile a task force, consisting of representatives from the original Harmony
Corridor Task Force, neighborhoods, landowners, developers and City staff to
review it.
Pam Becker, a Golden Meadows resident, urged Council to uphold its decision
regarding the moratorium.
City Manager Steve Burkett spoke of the time it would take to involve citizens
who had affected interests and stated at the end of the 6 month time period,
staff would be presenting preliminary goals, policy and implementation measures
as well as preliminary drafts to Council. He spoke of the reasons for the length
of the moratorium and recommended Council support the motion.
' Mayor Azari spoke of the importance of a 6 month moratorium stating the effects
will be long lasting.
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The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Apt, Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey and Smith. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 94-109
Adopting the Recommendation
of the Cultural Resources Board
Regarding Fort Fund Disbursements, Adopted as Amended.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"Executive Summary
The following disbursements from funds in the City's Cultural Development and
Programming Account were recommended by the Cultural Resources Board at its
regular meeting held on June 22, 1994.
Amount
Amount
Organization
Event
Requested
Recommended
Bas Bleu Theatre
Fa11/Winter Season
$ 5,000
S 2,500
June 23 - Dec. 31,
1994
Canyon Concert Ballet
Invitation to Dance
3,250
2,500
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Dance Connection "Whose
Temple Is This..."
1,800
1,250
Performance Network
Oct. 21 & 22, 1994
Dance Express
Lightfeet
2,250
1,500
Dec. 1, 3 & 4, 1994
Downtown Business
New West Fest
3,900
2,000
Associ.ation
Aug. 19 - 21, 1994
Education & Life
Sing Out Saturday
1,200
500
Training Center
Night
Oct. 22, 1994
Eyeopeners Kiwanis Club
Oktoberfest
2,500
500
of Fort Collins
Oct. 1, 1994
Fort Collins Children's
Fall Production
1,000
800
Theatre
Nov. 17 - 20, 1994
Fort Collins Museum
Skookum Day
800
500
July 16, 1994
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Fort Collins Symphony Sinfonietta Series 1,950 1,000
Dec. 4, 1994, Jan. 22, 1995
& Feb. 26, 1995
Fort Collins Symphony Beethoven In Blue Jeans 1,950 1,250
Jan. 13, 1995
A Foundation for Basics HOPE Symposium 5,000 0
Oct. 29, 1994
Friends of Traditional 1994-95 Season 5,000 3,500
Dance Sept. 1, 1994 - Aug. 31, 1995
Hui '0 Hawai'i Club 10th Annual Lu'au 4,500 1,500
April 30, 1995
Human Race Committee The Human Race 4,000 1,000
August 6, 1994
Ice Skating Club of Skate Fest 4,400 1,500
Fort Collins Aug. 6 & 7, 1994
InterFraternity Council CSU Homecoming Parade 3,768 1,000
Sept. 24, 1994
Junior League of Fort Holiday Fundraiser 5,000 0
Collins Nov. 4 & 5, 1994
KCSU-FM Radio N. Colorado Musicfest '95 4,750 2,000
March 2 - 5, 1994
Lutheran Family Services Resolution Run 1,000 500
Dec. 31, 1994
Native American Student CSU Contest Pow -wow 2,050 1,700
Association/CSU Oct. 15 & 16, 1994
NCIPA, Inc. NCIPA Benefit Concert 5,000 3,500
Series
Sept. - Dec., 1994
N. Colorado Youth Hockey Blades of Steel Tour. 3,000 1,000
Jan. 14 - 16, 1994
Office of Women's "What's Love Got To 3,050 1,750
Programs/CSU Do With It"
Oct. 4 - 8, 1994
One West Art Center Art Exhibits 3,000 2,000
Sept., 1994 - Jan., 1995
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OpenStage Theatre
Arts Sampler Series
3,000
1994-95 Season
Outdoor Cafe Theatre/
1994 Summer Season
2,500
2,000
Colorado State Univ.
June 28 - July 30, 1994
Poudre Landmarks Found.
Historic Homes Tour
3,500
1,000
Sept. 10, 1994
Poudre River Festival
Poudre River Festival
1,298
1,000
Sept. 18, 1994
Poudre School District
Yesterday, Today, &
5,000
1,500
Tomorrow...
Oct. 9 - 13, 1994
Poudre School District
Odyssey of the Mind
5,000
2,400
Tournament
April 1, 1995
Rainbow Chorus
Fa71/Winter Concert
1,500
1,000
Dec. 17, 1994
Women's Development
"The Big Connection"
5,000
2,000
Council
Jan. 13 & 14, 1995
Councilmember Horak made
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Councilmember McCluskey, to adopt
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Resolution 94-109 amending Exhibit "A" to
include
$2,300 for the Balloon
Festival.
Gil Wilson, 1733 Elim Court, spoke of concerns
regarding
funding for "Friends of
Traditional Dance" and
suggested funding be
allocated
to the "Friends of the
Senior Center".
Bev Wilson, 1733 Elim Court, opposed funding for "Friends of Traditional Dance".
Cindy Ryk, representing the Fort Collins Balloon Festival Committee, urged
Council to consider funding for the Balloon Festival and briefly outlined various
funding sources sought by the Committee.
Jane Nevrivy, Chair of the Cultural Resources Board, clarified the Senior Center
did not request funding from the Cultural Resources Board, stating funds can not
be awarded without a formal request.
Bev Wilson, 1733 Elim Court, clarified she and Mr. Wilson were not speaking on
behalf of the Senior Citizens Center, but as private citizens.
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' The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Apt, Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey and Smith. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Reports
Councilmember Apt spoke of a recent meeting with the Growth Management Committee,
and reported the Committee will be proposing phasing measures at the July 19
Council meeting.
Councilmember Horak complimented staff on its efforts for the 4th of July
celebration.
Mayor Azari reported she recently attended a meeting with the American Public
Power Association in Chicago and spoke of the information she received at the
meeting. She stated she was reappointed to the Colorado Municipal League Board
and thanked everyone for their support.
Councilmember Janett stated she attended the Larimer County Overall Economic
Development Committee meeting and spoke of the history and mission of the
Committee. She stated Council needs to communicate with the County about its
role in the effort.
Ordinance No. 111, 1994
of the Council of the City of Fort Collins
' Establishing a Temporary Suspension of the
Processing of Applications for Retail "Superstores"
Within the City for a Period of Six Months. Adopted on First Reading.
The following is staff's memorandum on this item.
"Executive Summary
The City has recently received applications for large scale retail developments
which have raised a number of issues, such as
• appropriate location within the city
• design and compatibility with existing development
• traffic impacts and parking requirements.
Existing developments of this type did not always achieve the objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan, most notably a location in the northern section of town, and
an attractive, compatible design that encourages multi -modal transportation.
Therefore, staff has prepared for subsequent Council review, an ordinance which
would place a six-month suspension on the processing of certain retail
development applications. During this time staff will research the impacts such
developments have in more detail, and will prepare policy recommendations how to
' deal with such developments in the future. The temporary suspension will end six
months after the effective date of this ordinance."
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Director of Community Planning and Environmental Services Greg Byrne spoke of the '
trend in Superstores and Power Centers throughout the country. He stated during
the 6 month moratorium staff would perform an economic profile of the stores and
centers and study travel and parking requirements. He spoke of the pros and cons
of a moratorium.
Management Analyst Claudia Haack -Benedict gave a brief overview of the
definitions of superstores/big box retail stores. She spoke of transportation,
parking, design and location concerns. She stated a 6 month moratorium would be
used to develop guidelines and requirements to address the above mentioned
concerns.
Councilmember Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kneeland, to adopt
Ordinance No. ill, 1994 on First Reading.
Byrne spoke of Larimer County's zoning for high intensity retail and stated there
are some potential sites for that type of development to take place.
Councilmember McCluskey requested staff provide Council, before Second Reading
of the Ordinance, a schedule of what will take place in the 6 month timeframe.
Mark Goldberg, 5415 Sunset Drive, Bolmar Colorado, representing Walmart Inc.,
stated his client did not have adequate time to review the Ordinance and
commented that Walmart was currently the only retailer who would be affected by
the moratorium. He stated Council has a responsibility to ensure due process and
urged Council to not obstruct the process.
Larry Cumley, resident south of Fort Collins, spoke in support of the moratorium. '
Harold Fisher, a Fort Collins resident, stated he holds an interest on land
within the boundaries of the moratorium and strongly opposed it.
Glenn Colton,• 625 Hinsdale, urged Council to support the motion and stated the
citizens need time to discuss how they envision their City.
Bill Buckley, representing the Local Legislative Affairs Committee of the Chamber
of Commerce, opposed the moratorium and suggested Council consider alternatives.
He stated a moratorium could potentially reduce the City's sales and use tax
revenues. He stated the LLAC recommends establishment of a committee that would
fairly and objectively gather all comments and input of concerned individuals and
groups.
Scott Mason, 861 Sandy Cove Lane, requested that Council support the motion and
spoke of the need for design guidelines.
Councilmember Kneeland supported the motion stating the trend is one that the
City is not prepared to deal with until discussions are held.
Councilmember Smith spoke in support of the motion and spoke of the pros and cons
of the economic effects a moratorium would have. He stated he believed the
Planning Department was acting in a proactive manner.
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Councilmember Apt supported the motion and clarified there was not a moratorium
on residential housing.
Councilmember Horak stated he was offended by the comment that the City doesn't
allow due process, and spoke of the many opportunities for citizens to comment
on all issues that come before Council.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers
Apt, Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey and Smith. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 94-110
Adopting an Operating and
Development Policy, an Airport Improvement
Program, and Airport Layout Plans for
the Fort Collins/Loveland Municipal Airport.. Adopted as Amended.
The following 'is staff's memorandum on this item.
"Executive Summary
During the March 8, 1994 Council worksession on the Fort Collins/Loveland
Municipal Airport, Council expressed the desire to consider a policy which would
place Airport improvements and land use decisions in the context of an overall
long-term vision for the facility.
' At the direction of the Airport Steering Committee, staff has prepared a policy
which clarifies the Airport's current operational and development profile,
covering topics such as Partnership with the City of Loveland and the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA), Intergovernmental Agreement for Joint Ownership,
Service Profile, Operating Strategy, Land Use and Airport Improvement Program.
The Policy also references the anticipated market niche in which the Airport will
function in the near term. Additionally, the policy notes that Council will
review and endorse changes to the Airport's twenty-year Airport Improvement Plan
(AIP) and Airport Layout Plans (ALP) as warranted, in the event that the
Airport's Operating Strategy & Objectives (Section 4 of Policy) and capital needs
change. The current twenty-year Airport Improvement Program and Airport Layout
Plans have been attached for Council's review.
The Airport Layout Plans graphically depict technical information such as the
location of Airport -related buildings and facilities, description of prevailing
wind patterns, description of Airport airspace, runway protection zones, and
runway approach plans. These diagrams are required by the FAA as assurances that
the Airport understands the need to maintain safe, clear access to, and from the
airfield. In addition, the Airport Layout Plan (Exhibit I), and Building Area
Plan (Exhibit III) illustrate current as well as future Airport facilities that
are consistent with the twenty-year improvement program.
The City of Loveland is in the process of adopting land use recommendations
(these will be reviewed with the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County) for the
' Airport and adjacent areas. Proposed land uses will be guided by the State of
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Colorado Model Land Use Regulations for areas determined to lie within runway
critical areas, flight zones and noise contours (see attached Proposed Land Use
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Recommendations)."
Director of Economic Affairs Frank Bruno gave a brief presentation on this item.
Airport Manager Fred Anderton responded to Council questions and clarified the
proposed plans are 5 year plans that are reviewed annually. He stated if the
flight demand situation significantly decreases over time, the plans could be
postponed until the need arises. He spoke of FFA noise reduction requirements
and noted the first phase would not occur until 1996.
Councilmember Kneeland made a motion, seconded by Councilmember McCluskey, to
adopt Resolution 94-110.
Councilmember Apt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Janett, to amend the
motion to delete, in Exhibit A, the second and third sentences of Section 4.
Councilmember Janett spoke of zoning concerns on the north side of the airport.
Anderton clarified after the Master Plan is adopted by the City of Loveland it
will be submitted to Larimer County for its approval.
The vote on Councilmember Apt's motion to amend Resolution 94-110 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Apt, Azari, Horak, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey
and Smith. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Councilmember Horak questioned if the number and timing of the daily flights had
been addressed, and expressed concerns regarding the frequency of loud flights.
He spoke of the possibility of restricting the number of flights per day.
Anderton clarified that restrictions on those flights could be placed on the
airport and spoke of how the uland useis based.
City Manager Steve Burkett assured Council that staff would be paying attention
to the noise patterns in the future as flights at the Airport increase.
Larry Cumley, residing 3 miles west of the Loveland/Fort Collins Airport, stated
it was important to separate the operating portion of the resolution from the
development portion and requested Council not support the motion.
Mayor Azari supported the motion and spoke of the need for a policy statement.
Councilmember Kneeland spoke in support of the motion and thanked staff for its
efforts.
Councilmember Smith stated he supported the motion but believed that a capital
improvement plan and operating policy should be considered as two separate items.
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Councilmember Janett opposed the motion stating she believed land use issues need
to be addressed and outreach with the affected parties should completed.
Councilmember Apt supported the motion but concurred with Councilmember Janett
that a land use plan needs to be developed.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion as amended was as follows: Yeas:
Councilmembers Apt, Azari, Horak, Kneeland, McCluskey and Smith. Nays:
Councilmember Janett.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Other Business
Councilmember Apt spoke of a memo distributed by Rich Shannon regarding
development review aspects for water and sewer. He suggested the Finance and
Growth Management Committees determine if an impact fee would be appropriate with
the idea of redirecting funds to the Housing Trust Fund.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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