HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-086-07/15/2003-AMENDING THE HARMONY CORRIDOR PLAN TO ALLOW FOR THE POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF A LIFESTYLE SHOPPING CE RESOLUTION 2003-086
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING THE HARMONY CORRIDOR PLAN
TO ALLOW FOR THE POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
OF A LIFESTYLE SHOPPING CENTER IN
THE HARMONY CORRIDOR
WHEREAS, the Harmony Corridor Plan is an element of the Comprehensive Plan of the
City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the Harmony Corridor Plan should be
amended to allow for the potential development of a Lifestyle Shopping Center in the Harmony
Corridor; and
WHEREAS, the location at the northwest corner of Harmony Road and Ziegler Road has
been identified as a desirable location for a Lifestyle Shopping Center because the site is an"infill"
site ready and capable of handling the development of a Lifestyle Shopping Center and because the
inventory of land for employment purposes is adequate to allow for projected job growth; and
WHEREAS, a Lifestyle Shopping Center in the City would significantly establish the City
as a center for retail trade in the region and the trade area and demographics of the region support
the development of a Lifestyle Shopping Center in the City; and
WHEREAS,a Lifestyle Shopping Center would fill a market need that is not currently being
met elsewhere in the region and would contribute to the City's quality of life by providing more
choice in shopping and would protect and enhance the City's retail tax basis; and
WHEREAS, for the foregoing reasons the City Council has determined to amend the
Harmony Corridor Plan to accommodate the potential development of a Lifestyle Shopping Center
in the Harmony Corridor.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby finds that the existing Harmony Corridor Plan
is in need of the proposed amendment to allow for the potential development of a Lifestyle Shopping
Center in the Corridor.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby finds that the proposed amendment will promote
the public welfare and will be consistent with the vision, goals,principles and policies of City Plan
and the elements thereof.
Section 3. That policy LU-4 of the Harmony Corridor Plan is hereby amended to read
as follows:
LU-4 Locate a broader range of land uses in the areas of the Harmony Corridor
known as Mixed-Use Activity Centers as shown on Map 10.
Mixed-Use Activity Centers are areas where a broader range of land uses may locate.
The Mixed-Use Activity Center permits, in addition to the uses listed in the "Basic
Industrial and Non-Retail Employment Activity Center", a range of retail and
commercial uses to occur in shopping centers. If single family housing is provided,
at least a generally equivalent number of multi-family dwelling units must also be
provided. Neighborhood service centers,community shopping centers,znd regional
shopping centers, and a lifestyle shopping center shall be limited to those locations
shown on Map 10.
The essence of the Mixed-Use Activity Center is a combination of different types of
land uses along with urban design elements that reduce dependence on the private
automobile,encourage the utilization of alternative transportation modes,and ensure
an attractive appearance.
Section 4. That the Harmony CorridorPlan"Land Use Plan Map"(Map 10) be amended
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 15th day of July, A.D.
2003.
Mayor'
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