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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-03/19/1996-RegularMarch 19,1996 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, March 19, 1996, 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: Councilmembers Apt, Azari, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey, Smith and Wanner. Councilmembers Absent: None. Staff Members Present: Fischbach, Krajicek, Roy. City Manager John Fischbach stated Item #27, First Reading of Ordinance No. 41, 1996, Authorizing the Sale of a Portion of the Provincetowne SID Property to PrideMark Development Company, L.L.C. with an Affordable Housing Component, had been withdrawn from the Agenda and would come back for Council's consideration April 2, 1996. ' ***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 to be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Agenda items pulled from the Consent Calendar by the Public will be considered separately under Agenda Item #23, Public Pulled Consent Items. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 3. 1996. Amending Chgpter 5 of the City Code to Allow Council8. Limits, . Consider Approval of RebateRequests •u Pr-qjects Located Outside On March 5, 1996, Council unanimously adopted Resolution 96-7 that reconciles the wording in the City Code and the Rebate Program's Administrative Regulations and allow the Council to consider approval of rebate requests from projects located outside the City limits which meet certain criteria. Ordinance No. 3, 1996, which was also unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 5, 1996, brings consistency to the wording contained in the City Code and Administrative Regulations and establishes new criteria for the granting of out -of -city rebate requests. 165 March 19, 1996 1 Second-. 1 1_ of Ordinance N1 1 '•• Appropriating Ud Revenue1 1- Conservation Irust Fund :11 Authorizing 1-Transferof ExistingAppropriations for the ' 1 .- River Implementation Plan Ordinance No. 30, 1996, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 5, 1996, appropriates the GO Colorado grant funds totaling $45,000 in the Conservation Trust Fund and authorizes the transfer of the local matching funds to be used for the Project. It allows staff to proceed with this Project which is part of Council's Policy Agenda (95-97) relating to the Poudre River Land Use Framework. W. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 31, 1996 jpps2pEj��.�eveTuc±f, 074 General Fund for the LibraEy Outreach Program, Latimer County provides funds to each of the six library service providers in the County. The payment of $113,957 is Fort Collins' part of the total contribution to provide library services to County residents. Ordinance No. 31, 1996, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 5, 1996, appropriates $28,489 for the Library Outreach Program. 11. First Reading of Ordinance No. 32. 1996 of the Council of the City of Fort Collins Amending Ce1. 1 Sections of the City Code*Revising Design Criteria .11 Standards Pertainin2 Pertainto Structural, The structural design and submittal standards for soils reports and pavement designs have ' been revised to help minimize premature street maintenance and street failures mostly attributed to poor soil conditions. The proposed "Pavement Design and Technical Criteria" replace Chapter 2 of the City of Fort Collins "Design Criteria and Standards for Streets," dated July, 1986, and include basic structural criteria and design procedures for roadway pavements. Draft copies of the criteria were mailed to over 200 developers, contractors, and engineering consultants for comments, and an open house was held to field input from affected parties. In addition to written comments received from contractors and developers, the open house was attended by geotechnical and consulting engineers. The "Pavement Design and Technical Criteria" were reviewed and recommended for adoption by the Transportation Board on January 17, 1996. The criteria were presented to the Planning and Zoning Board on January 22, 1996. A motion to recommend adoption was proposed and unanimously approved by the Planning and Zoning Board. The document was also reviewed by the Affordable Housing Board on March 7, 1996. After the Board and staff discussed justification of the criteria, the need for standards, and the impacts on construction costs, no formal action was taken. 1"11.1• 1! 1 1" 11- 1 166 1 March 19, 1996 ' Section 2-353(2) of the Code provides that the Planning and Zoning Board has the function of exercising the authority vested in it by state planning and zoning laws. Although it was never the intention of the City that the state planning and zoning laws supersede conflicting provisions of the City's Code or Charter, there are provisions in the state law that do not comport with either the law of the City or its long established practice. Principally, the state law provides that the "planning commission" is the body charged with adopting the master plan of the city. (A "master plan" in the state law is the same as a "comprehensive plan".) The City's practice has never been for the Planning and Zoning Board (the same as a "planning commission" under state law) to actually adopt the City's Comprehensive Plan and merely submit that Comprehensive Plan to the City Council for "approval". The practice of the City has always been for the Planning and Zoning Board to advise and make recommendations to the City Council as has long been established in the City Code pursuant to Section 2-353(1). Hence, the conflict. In order to make sure that the ultimate power to adopt the City's Comprehensive Plan continues to rest with the City Council, Section 2-353 should be amended to clearly provide that the Planning and Zoning Board does not have the power to adopt the Comprehensive Plan but rather has the obligation to advise and make recommendations to the City Council so that the City Council can have the best information available to it prior to its adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. 13. First Reading of Ordinance No 34 1996 Designating the George W. Coffin House 525 Smith Street_ as a Local Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins, The owner of the property, David Wilkins, is initiating this request for Local Landmark designation for the George W. Coffin House, 525 Smith Street. The building is significant for its architectural importance. The house is an excellent example of a vernacular gabled ell "homestead" dwelling. (4. First Reading of Ordinance No. 35.1996, Desiguating the E.M. Dodd / FrVc..V61tT Milk 638 Whedbee Street- as a Local Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of •l Collins The owner of the property, Jan Kopald, is initiating this request for Local Landmark designation for the E.M. Dodd / Frank Ghent House, 638 Whedbee Street. The building is significant for its architectural and historical importance. The house is a representative example of the bungalow style of architecture. The property is associated with Frank Ghent, former owner of Ghent Motor Company, who was a prominent member of the community and an active participant in many local, state and national charitable organizations. 15. First Readiniz of Ordinance No. 36. 1996. Designating the HE Elliott/Carl Anderson House and Barn. 308 E. Myrtle Street. as a Local Undmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code o the City of Fort Collins. March 19, 1996 The owner of the property, Helen Woodard, is initiating this request for Local Landmark ' designation for the H.F. Elliott/Carl Anderson House and Barn, 308 E. Myrtle Street. The buildings are significant for their architectural and historical importance. The house is a representative example of the vernacular Queen Anne style of architecture. The barn, constructed in a vernacular style, dates from the period of significance and contributes to the historic character of the property. The property is associated with Carl Anderson, a newspaper publisher and town builder, who lived in the house from 1919 until his death in 1943. The owners of the property, Arvin and Judy Lovaas, are initiating this request for Local Landmark designation for the J. F. Farrar House and Garage, 304 E. Myrtle Street. The buildings are significant for their architectural importance. The house is a representative example of the vernacular Queen Anne style of architecture. The garage, constructed in a vernacular style, dates from the period of significance and contributes to the historic character of the property. 17. First Reading of Ordinance No. "., Desiw. r r .0 E. GreffeniusHouse and Garage,. 824 Remington Street. as a Ucal LandmarkPursuant • Chapter 14 of rCode of the City of •r Collins, The owner of the property, Jeff Benjamin, is initiating this request for Local Landmark designation for the William E. Greffenius House and Garage, 824 Remington Street. The buildings are significant for their architectural importance. The house is a representative example of the English Cottage style of architecture. The garage, constructed in a vernacular style, dates from the period of significance and contributes to the historic character of the property. 18. First Readina of Ordinance No. 39. 1996. Deshmating the Charles A- Loly House and Outbuildings, 91 .ver Street, as a Local LandmarkPursuant to Chapter 14 of r' Code of r of ••t Collins. The owners of the property, Joanne Fish and Wade Satterfield, are initiating this request for Local Landmark designation for the Charles A. Lory House and Outbuildings, 903 Stover Street. The buildings are significant for their historical and architectural importance. The property is associated with Charles A. Lory, fifth president of Colorado Agricultural College, now CSU. Furthermore, the house is an excellent example of the Craftsman -influenced 168 1 March 19, 1996 bungalow style of architecture. The outbuildings date from the period of significance and contribute to the historic character of the property. '. First Reading of Ordinance \1 • I "1 Designating the M. Nelson !1 11X eRR e'" House,ICI Remington "" 1cal Landmark Pursuant 1 1 Chapter • of the Code 1 1" City of FortCollins. The owners of the property, Colleen A. and Carie A. Conway, are initiating this request for Local Landmark designation for the M. G. Nelson House and Carriage House, 700 Remington Street. The buildings are significant for their architectural importance. The house is a representative example of the Dutch Colonial Revival style of architecture. The carriage house, constructed in a vernacular style, dates from the period of significance and contributes to the historic character of the property. I . 1 •1 '. ' 11 !' !' Uavor to_ETteE_1nto_at . 1 It• 4KV Transit6570 Portner Road, 1 The SAINT staff was formerly housed in the transit facility. When Care -A -Van ceased operations at the end of 1995, the SAINT personnel were in need of office space. One-half of the modular unit was available due to the relocation of Dial -A -Ride staff into the main I facility. Staff recommends that the Mayor be authorized to enter into an agreement with Care-A-Van/SAINT, Inc. for the lease of office space for a period of eighteen (18) months. it�UM* 11 '. •I U. 1.' 1 i111 1 . !- IBII 1I 1 !' 1 111-1 A vacancy currently exists on the Commission on the Status of Women due to the resignation of Sally Miles. Councilmembers Janett and Wanner reviewed the applications on file and are recommending Lynne Sterkel be appointed to fill the vacant term which expires June 30, 1999. r .. 1- �--1�3T1-• -.1-1 A. Deed of Easement from Oak Farm Inc. for the purpose of temporary utility, drainage, slope and construction, located along Milestone Drive at Timberline Road. Monetary consideration: $0. B. Deed of Easement from Foothills Lands, Ltd. for the purpose of permanent utility, located along JFK Parkway, just north of Horsetooth Road. Monetary consideration: $0. 169 March 19, 1996 C. Deeds of Easement from McGraw Land and US Homes for the purpose of permanent ' utility, landscape, and pedestrian access, located in Coventry Subdivision, Filing No. 1, south of Harmony Road between College Avenue and Shields Street. Monetary consideration: $10. Items on Second Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek. - 11 3. Second Reading of Ordinance No-30, 1996 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Conservation Trust Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Existing Appropriations for the Poudre River Implementation Plan Prpject, General 1: for the LibraU Outreach Program. Items on First Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek. 11. First Readintz of Ordinance No. ••. of 1- Council of 1- City of •K Amendine Certain Sections of the City Code: Revising Design Criteria and Standards for Pertainin2 to Structural Design 12. First Readin2 of Ordinance No. 33, 1996. of the Council of the City of Fort Collins Amending Section 2-353(2) of the Code of the City Regarding the Functions of the Plannin and Zoning Board, 13. First Reading of Ordinance No. 34, 1996. Designating the George W. Coffin House. 525 Smith Street, as a Ucal Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fo Collins, 14. First ReadinE of Ordinance No. 35, 1996. Desiguatiniz the E.M. Dodd / Frank Ghent House. 638 Whedbee Street, as a Local Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of •rt Collins. 15. First Readine of Ordinance No. 36. 1996. Designating the H.F. Elliott/Carl Anderson Houst and Barn. 308 E Myale Street. as a Local Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of 1' City of •• 011ins. 170 1 March 19, 1996 16. First Reading of Ordinance \1 37. 1996.Designating the J. F. FarrarHouse and Garage, 304 E. Myrtle Local1111.rk Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins. 17. First Reading of Ordinance No. 38. 1996. Designating the William E. Greffenius House an Garaze. 824 ReminLrton Street, as a Ucal Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of 18. the City First Reading of Fort Collins. of Ordinance No. 39, 1996, Designating the Charles A. Lory House and Outbuildines. 903 Stover Street, as a Local Landmark Pursuant to Chal2ter 14 of the Code 19. of the City First Reading of Fort of Ordinance Collins. No. 40,1996. Designating the M. G. Nelson House and Carriage House. 700 Remineton Street. as a LocalLandmark Pursuant . Chapter 14 of the Code 1 the City of Fort Collins. Provincetowne SID Property 1 PrideMark D" 1111"! 1l11• 1 1 Affordable Housiniz Component. 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, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey, Smith and Wanner. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Reports Councilmember Apt stated the Growth Management Committee met and discussed its planning calendar, and reported that the majority of the discussion pertained to City Plan and potential legal work that may need to be done. Councilmember McCluskey noted the Legislative Review Committee met to discussed environmental issues. Councilmember Janett spoke of the landmark designations on the Consent Agenda and of the importance of preserving local landmarks. Councilmember McCluskey spoke of issues discussed by the Finance Committee. He stated current funding is running short for facilities maintenance and repairs and spoke of discussions regarding total compensation policy, levels of service and fiscal and environmental impact policy. 171 March 19, 1996 Councilmember Kneeland gave a brief overview of sessions she attended at the National League of I Cities conference. Councilmember Apt reported the Commission on Disability met to discuss issues regarding handicap accessibility in 2 story buildings, concerns regarding Dial -A -Ride services, and the lack of handicapped parking spaces. Mayor Azari stated the focus of the National League of Cities project for the upcoming year is civil democracy and loss of civility. Public Hearing on Community Visions and Goals 2015 Section of the Fort Collins City Plan as an Element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City, Held The following is staff's memorandum on this item. "Executive Summary The Community Visions and Goals 2015 document is the first of several products which will be prepared and adopted as pan of updating the City's comprehensive plan, known as City Plan. This document is a "picture" of the community that will be true, over time, if City Plan is successful. It , describes how we envision Fort Collins over the next twenty years. It is based on a large body of work per by thousands of citizens, either directly involved in developing City Plan over the past six months, or as part of other planning efforts that led to the adoption of the many plans and studies upon which this document is based. The document was prepared from a synthesis of many adopted plans and policy documents. It includes many points of view represented in the community. The vision and goals provide the direction for the rest of the City Plan process. It will be these ideals that the Plan will seek to implement. On March 19, the City Council will hold its public hearing and provide direction to staff on changes, if any, to the document. The Resolution adopting the document is scheduled for April 2. BACKGROUND: The City Council will conduct a public hearing on adoption of the Community Vision and Goals 2015 document as an element of the City's comprehensive plan, known as City Plan. The Council will provide direction to City staff of changes, if any, to the document. The attached draft represents the most recent revisions based upon comments received from many sources including the City Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC), Planning and Zoning Board, City Council, City staff, and the general public. The Resolution adopting the document is scheduled forApril 2. 172 1 March 19, 1996 The Community Vision and Goals 2015 is the first adoptable "product" of City Plan. It is important as it will serve as the foundation for the next steps in developing City Plan. The document is general in nature to allow some flexibility in ways to achieve it. Its perspective is city-wide and defines the terms of its future in citywide terns. It is a "picture" of the community that will be true, over time, if City Plan is successful. When adopted, it will replace the current Goals and Objectives document which was prepared nearly twenty years ago. Community Vision and Goals 2015 was prepared from a synthesis of adopted plans and policy documents, including the Goals and Objectives, Air Quality Plan, Congestion Management Plan, Bikeways Plan, and various neighborhood and corridor plans. In addition, this document integrates input from City Council and Planning and Zoning Board, the City Dialogue process, the Visual Preference Survey, public workshops and presentations, and several months of meetings between the City Plan Advisory Committee and the professional planning team. From this work, a set of core community values has emerged -- along with a general vision and goals tied to the values. The vision represents an imagined future. While part of the vision is to continue the qualities people value most about living in Fort Collins today, its focus is on what the community could be like 20 years from now, in the year 2015. The Vision is: To make change work for Fort Collins while protecting the best of what we have and recognizing who and what Fort Collins will become by preserving a sense of community ' identity and pride, by supporting efficient, varied modes of transportation and urban form, and in sharing in the region's responsibilities. The vision is based on four core community values: Sustainability, Fulfillment, Fairness and Choices. These values establish the connecting themes for City Plan. Sustainability is taking the long view and taking responsibility for our actions. Fulfillment is about having the "good life "-- its about protecting the natural environment and having access to a wide range of cultural, recreation, social and learning experiences. Fairness is the opportunity and accessibility to participate in the life of the community including having affordable housing and participating in planning and decision -making. Choices enable people to shape their environment; have the opportunity to select where and how we live, work, shop, learn, worship, engage or participate in community activities. The goal statements are the "meat" of the document. They describe the "end" toward which future effort is directed. The goals are organized into eight categories -- Land Use, Transportation, Housing, Community Image and Design, Economy, Open Lands, Environment, and Growth Management. While the goals focus mostly on our physical surroundings, they contain implications that affect environmental, economic and social concerns. A few key themes include: * a compact land use pattern within a well-defined boundary * cohesive, distinct, diverse, attractive and safe neighborhoods 173 March 19, 1996 * a primary downtown supported by distinct districts ' * a transportation system incorporating many modes of travel * attractive streets, buildings and public spaces * a healthy, balanced economy * safe, habitable, sustainable, and affordable housing * a healthy natural environment * preservation of important natural areas and historic resources * a balanced system of open space, recreation, parks, trails and streetscapes * a growth management system which ensures a fair distribution of costs and efficient use public facilities and services * intergovernmental cooperation and coordination * involvement by citizens in planning and decision -making Community Vision and Goals 2015 is the product of opinions and suggestions from thousands of citizens, either directly involved in its preparation or as part of the planning process that led to the adoption of the many other plans and studies upon which this document is based. On February 28, the City Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) completed its review and editing of the document. CPAC and staff have spent a great deal of time and effort in drafting this document. Many more hours could have been spent editing and "wordsmithing" the document. However, both CPAC and City staff did not believe that further study would result in a substantively "better" product. Also, it may be necessary, and desirable, to come back to the document in the coming I months, as we proceed with the next, detailed stages of City Plan. The document is not "cast in concrete ". CPAC has recommended that the document be adopted by the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council. A minority opinion, representing three CPAC members, is attached. The minority opinion believes that City Plan staff should look at growth rates of 2.8% and 3.4% in addition to the 2.2% recommended in the document. Representatives from the Committee will be present at the hearing to answer questions about the document. Staff is comfortable with the document and recommends adoption. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATION On March 6, 1996, the Planning and Zoning Board unanimously (5-0) approved the document and recommended to City Council that it be adopted as an element of the City's comprehensive plan. The Board did not recommend any changes to the document but did ask that the issues discussed at its hearing be conveyed to City Council. Attached is a copy of the Board's resolution and draft minutes." Director of Advanced Planning Joe Frank gave a presentation on this item. He emphasized the document was not compiled from a single point of view and spoke of all the different committees, 174 1 March 19,1996 citizens and staff involved in the process. He spoke of the impact the proposed "goals" document would have on the City Plan process. He stated it was clear, from information received, that the citizenry wanted to protect the environment including improving air quality, solid waste reduction, water quality and preservation of natural areas. He spoke of growth issues and growth projections. Alex Chapman, Chair of City Plan Advisory Committee, spoke of the process involved in producing the document and stated that he believed the document to be the consensus of everyone involved. Dan Gould, City Plan Advisory Committee spokesperson, concurred with previous comments that the Vision and Goals document was a reflection of the general consensus. Lou Stitzel, City Plan Advisory Committee spokesperson, spoke of the efforts made in finding a balance so that the goals could serve for a long time to come. She spoke of housing issues and of the need to make housing affordable. Lloyd Walker, Chair of the Planning and Zoning Board, spoke of growth management concerns noting there were many discussions regarding growth management. He spoke of the need for additional input from Latimer County informing the City of proposed developments and of the need for development to "pay its own way". He stated the document would be continually revised as new information is received. ' Betty Maloney, City Plan Advisory Committee spokesperson, stated she appreciated input in the Community Values section regarding equitable housing opportunities and housing diversity. She stated it may be helpful in the future, to specify how much of the housing would be affordable. Kelly Ohlson, 2040 Bennington Circle, stated he was not representing CPAC or the Natural Resources Advisory Board, expressed disappointment with the City Plan document. He spoke of polls conducted by non -special interest groups, noting that the number one issue facing residents of Fort Collins and the State of Colorado is an unprecedented growth rate and stated City Plan did not address that issue at all. Frank responded to Council comments and noted the Plan calls for defined boundaries to accommodate future growth and spoke of boundary issues. Community Planning and Environmental Services Director Greg Byrne responded to Council questions and spoke of the need to carefully monitor the Plan. Councilmember Smith spoke of the need to include a "current' State of the City matrix in the Plan and commented on various portions of the Plan including education and housing. Chief Planner Ken Waido spoke of the annual growth rates and trends and clarified population ' estimates are based on housing unit production. 175 March 19, 1996 Frank spoke of provisions of facilities and services under the growth management policies. ' Councilmember Janett stated she did not believe the provisions were worded strongly enough and spoke of instances where utilities are approved prematurely, before roads, schools etc ... are considered. Byrne suggested that provisions for public facilities and services be used as a tool for directing growth, noting the language could be reworded to specifically address Councilmember Janett's concerns. Frank stated discussions have been held with neighboring special districts early in the process to find out what their concerns and issues were and to discuss the planning process. Councilmember Janett stated when the Plan comes back to Council she would like to see a statement that would say there will be housing stock that would approximate the various wage levels of the citizenry as well as quantity of housing for the different wage rates. She expressed concerns regarding water conservation and the lack of people installing water meters. Councilmember Kneeland asked that language be added to define the provision for basic utilities and services for all citizens, and to add an additional "community value" that the City will maintain the public investment in the infrastructure, ie., streets, sidewalks, curbing, and public buildings. She thanked everyone for their efforts and hard work. ' Frank responded to questions regarding safety issues reporting that safety concerns would be addressed in City Dialogue. Councilmember Apt suggested adding a provision in the document that the Land Use Plan, and the decisions that accompany it, would support the City's Transportation Plan. Councilmember Wanner spoke of the need for a broader statement indicating how the community might impact the surrounding environment and stated he would like to review the Plan again before it is finalized. Councilmember Janett spoke of the need for careful consideration regarding what may need to occur for future redevelopment. Councilmember Apt believed it was important to link land use decisions to the City's transportation, air quality and congestion management plans. Mayor Azari expressed concerns regarding community understanding of the document stating she believed the document was worded in such language that it is confusing to the general public, she emphasized the need to "keep it simple". 176 1 March 19, 1996 Councilmember Apt requested a two page memo clarifying why two story buildings are exempt from handicap accessibility and information on handicap parking enforcement. Councilmember Janett announced the City is taking applications for two positions on the Planning and Zoning Board. Councilmember Janett made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Apt, to adjourn to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday March 26. Yeas: Councilmembers Apt, Azari, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey, Smith and Wanner. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. ATTEST: I 1 a A City Clerk 1-3 177