HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-023-03/01/2011-AMENDING THE FOSSIL CREEK RESERVOIR AREA PLAN, THE MOUNTAIN VISTA SUBAREA PLAN AND THE NORTHWEST SUB RESOLUTION 2011-023
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING THE FOSSIL CREEK RESERVOIR AREA PLAN, THE
MOUNTAIN VISTA SUBAREA PLAN AND THE NORTHWEST SUBAREA
PLAN TO COMPORT WITH THE 2010 UPDATE OF THE CITY'S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN KNOWN AS "PLAN FORT COLLINS"
WHEREAS,on February 18, 1997,the City Council adopted the comprehensive plan of the
City known as "City Plan"; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2004, the City Council adopted an update to City Plan; and
WHEREAS,on February 15,2011,the City Council adopted another, more comprehensive
update to City Plan known as "Plan Fort Collins"; and
WHEREAS, the "Plan Fort Collins" update of City Plan has resulted in the need for certain
amendments to the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan, the Mountain Vista Subarea Plan and the
Northwest Subarea Plan in order to address inconsistencies in those subarea plans with the updated
City Plan as it relates to the Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N) density standards so
as to ensure that the density numbers for the L-M-N zone district as referenced in the subarea plans
are consistent with the density numbers in the newly updated City Plan; and
WHEREAS,the Planning and Zoning Board has reviewed_the proposed amendments to the
Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan,the Mountain Vista Subarea Plan and the Northwest Subarea Plan
recommended by City staff and have made favorable recommendations to the City Council; and
WHEREAS,the City Council has determined that the recommended changes to the subarea
plans are in the best interests of the City and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the paragraph entitled"FC-LUF-3 Mixed-Use Neighborhoods of Chapter
2 of the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan (as amended) is hereby amended to read as follows:
FC-LUF-3 Mixed-Use Neighborhoods. (Low Density Mixed-Use
Neighborhoods). These neighborhoods will consist of a mix of housing types near
parks, schools, and a neighborhood center. The density will be a minimum overall
average of 3 dwelling units per net acre of residential land. The maximum density
of any development plan taken as a whole will be9 dwelling units per gross acre of
residential land. The maximum density of any phase in a multiple-phase
development plan or an affordable housing project shall be 12 dwelling units per
gross acre of residential land if located within the TDU Receiving Area. This
residential classification will require design and development standards agreed upon
by both Latimer County and the City of Fort Collins. The method of calculating
density is shown in Appendix A.
Future development within the mixed-use neighborhood designation outside of the
TDU Receiving Area (including north of Kechter Road, and west of Timberline
Road),will have an overall minimum average density of 4 dwelling units per net acre
of residential land, and an overall maximum density of 9 dwelling units per gross
acre, of residential land. The maximum density of any phase in a multiple-phase
development plan or an affordable housing project shall be 12 dwelling units per
gross acre of residential land.
Section 2. That the paragraph entitled"Mixed-Use Neighborhoods"contained in Chapter
4 of the Mountain Vista Subarea Plan is hereby amended to read as follows:
MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOODS
Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood
Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood(LMN)represents the largest land use in the
Framework Plan(1,298 acres).These neighborhoods will provide for the majority of
future residential growth in northeast Fort Collins. The character of these
neighborhoods reflects a variety of housing types,predominantly single-family,with
supporting parks,schools,trails,and open lands. New LMN development will have
an overall minimum average density of 4 dwelling units per net acre of residential
land.
Section 3. That the Mountain Vista Subarea Plan, Chapter 5, Principles and Policies is
hereby amended by the addition of a new policy MV-LU-1.7 which reads in its entirety as follows:
Policy MV-LU-1.7
The Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhoods will have a range of density with an
overall minimum average density of 4 dwelling units per net acre of residential land.
For any development plan,an overall maximum density of 9 dwelling units per gross
acre and 12 dwelling units per gross acre of residential land for any phase of a
multiple-phase development or an affordable housing project will be applied.
Section 4. That the Low-Density Mixed-Use Residential section of the Northwest
Subarea Plan, Chapter 3, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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LOW DENSITY MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL
Where it Applies
The Framework Plan designates the area generally east of Sunset Street and south of
Vine Drive as Low Density Mixed-Use Residential. Some lands are currently in city
limits and have City zoning;others are in unincorporated Larimer County and would
be zoned by the City if and when they are annexed (i.e., when development is
proposed). The intent is to ensure that future development is compatible with the
integrity and density of existing neighborhoods,as determined by location and infill
parcel size. Future overall density may range between 4 dwelling units per net acre
of residential land and up to 9 dwelling units per gross acre of residential land(or up
to 12 units per gross acre of residential land for any phase of a multiple-phase
development or an affordable housing project). The permitted density depends on
each specific location as described in the sections below.
What Low Density Mixed-Use Residential Allows
Larger parcels will be zoned, upon annexation, as Low Density Mixed-Use
Neighborhood (LMN) allowing up to nine (9) dwelling units per gross acre of
residential land (or up to 12 dwelling units per gross acre of residential land for any
phase of a multiple-phase development or an affordable housing project).
Current Underlying Zoning
The Low Density Mixed-Use category corresponds with two different City zoning
districts:
1. Residential Low (RL) district in some existing single family areas, which
allows density up to five (5) dwelling units per gross acre (or minimum lot
size of 6,000 square feet); and,
2. Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (LMN) district, which allows an
overall minimum average density of four (4) dwelling units per net acre of
residential land,with a maximum density of nine(9)dwelling units per gross
acre of residential land.
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Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council City of Fort Collins t ' 1st day
of March, A.D. 2011.
Mayor
-ATTEST:
City Clerk
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