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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-087-09/17/2002-ADOPTING THE EAST MULBERRY CORRIDOR PLAN AS AN ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY RESOLUTION 2002-087 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ADOPTING THE EAST MULBERRY CORRIDOR PLAN AS AN ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY WHEREAS, on February 18, 1997, the Council of the City of Fort Collins, by Resolution 97-25, adopted the Comprehensive Plan of the City, to be known as "City Plan"; and WHEREAS, City Plan,in its principles and policies, identified the East Mulberry Corridor Plan area as a priority subarea for planning efforts; and WHEREAS, the East Mulberry Corridor Plan has been developed to assist in the implementation of City Plan by tailoring city-wide policies to the East Mulberry Corridor area of Fort Collins,by addressing specific issues concerning land use,housing,transportation,natural areas and open lands, infrastructure and services, and community appearance; and WHEREAS, the East Mulberry Corridor Plan is a joint project between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County, developed over the past eighteen months for a 3 1/2 square mile area around the Highway 14 corridor, all within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area; and WHEREAS, citizen participation was critical to the development of the Plan, and many opportunities for gaining public input were utilized, including: citizens advisory committee, open house meetings,a public workshop,individual property and business owner meetings,neighborhood groups, along with interaction between City and County Boards and Commissions, appointed and elected officials; and WHEREAS, since the final draft of the East Mulberry Corridor Plan was distributed on August 21, 2002 comments from staff and Boards and Commissions have been received and have resulted in certain proposed revisions to the document being recommended, which proposed revisions are attached hereto as Exhibit "B"; and WHEREAS,since the East Mulberry Corridor Plan represents a joint planning effort between the City and Larimer County,both the Fort Collins City Council and the Larimer County Planning Commission will need to adopt the Plan before it can go into effect; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the adoption of the East Mulberry Corridor Plan is in the best interest of the citizens of the City. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the East Mulberry Corridor Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby adopted as a element of the City's Comprehensive Plan, with the revisions as shown on Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated therein by this reference; provided, however, that said Plan, as revised, shall become effective only upon its adoption by the Larimer County Planning Commission. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 17th day of September, A.D. 2002. r ' Mayor - - ATTEST: City Clerk East Mulberry Corridor Plan Exhibit B Proposed Revisions to the draft plan document date 8-21-02 The following list is compiled from staff and Board and Commission comments since August 21, 2002. The proposed revisions are listed by page number, chapter and sections. New additions to the text are underlined, while deletions from the text are crossed out. Any comments on revisions are in Italics. Table of Contents Appendix ■ Future Police Services Impact Assessment Summary Page 6 - Chapter 1 (Introduction) CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE This diverse committee met monthly for the duration of the project, reviewing progress and contributing ideas and recommendations toward their vision of the ultimate success of the project (Please refer to acknowledgements at the beginning of this plan for a list of the CAC members. Page 8 - Chapter 1 (Introduction) Project Schedule In Fall of 2000, a questionnaire was distributed to provide staff with preliminary feedback on pertinent issues, concerns, and ideas associated with the,study area. The Questionnaire did not represent a statistically__yalid survey. This early input was used as a basis for initiating the project and providing direction for the plan during the first tasks. See endix Questionnaire Technical Report, Section Page I I — Chapter 2 (Analysis) Related Plans Northern Colorado regional Communities I-25 Regional Corridor Plan Fort Collins I-25 Subarea Plan The I-25 Subarea Plan is being completed as a more detailed component of the Northern Colorado Regional Communities I-25 Regional--Corridor Plan. General land uses were defined within -I-25--- - Subarea Plan . This information -- -------------------------------------- will be used as a guide for the development of the East Mulberry Corridor plan. The I-25 Subarea Plan addresses the following: Future land use I -D-Whether-the--Cra-wt-h-Mana-gent--Area-be-rda-yy--&Mould-be-extended: • Whether-to annex er-net. • Creation of a parallel, supplemental street system for I-25. • Establishment of a Public Open Lands acquisition program. Page 12 - Chapter 2 (Analysis) Drainage Plans The Upper Dry Creek Master Plan was completed in April--September of 20001, and calls for additional storm water detention upstream of the Mulberry Corridor with controlled releases to reduce flooding within the Mulberry Corridor. Page 13 - Chapter 2 (Analysis) Table 2-3 Land Use Acreage % of Total. Single Family 198 8% Multi-Family 25 1% Mobile Home 67 3% Services 36 1% General 521 20% Industrial/Commercial Agricultural 969 37% Vacant 295 11% Public Lands 79 3% Other Tax Exempt 10 < 1% Roads/Infrastructure 357 154% Total 2557 100%o Table 2-4 U vne. lip Acreage..... %o of Total Private 2,112 82% Public 79 3% Roads/Infrastructu 357 15% re Total 2548 100% I East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 2 INFRASTRUCTURE Existing Floodplains The East Mulberry Corridor includes portions of the floodplains of lower Dry Creek, Cooper Slough, and a small portion of the Boxelder Basin. Future projects to improve drainage and reduce the potential of flooding within the Cooper Slough and Dry Creek Basin are plann willbe__identifednthe_drainae_BasinMaster__Plan.g Storm Draina_ge_Infrastructure Funding Ari-identi-fication--of-funding--prier-hies--a-nd--a--realistic-as-sess-ment--of what--carp-be ae�omplis-ied--is--needed:----Whenthe Master Plan is completed,and the capital projects are identified,these_projects will be rated in the city_wide stormwater.capital improvement rating system. Those rated the highest will be recommended to City Council for funding. Page 14 - Chapter 2 (Analysis) Water Utilities First, the City of Fort Collins supplies water to the neighborhood (Buffalo Run) on the -southwe-st-southeast corner of Lemay Avenue and East--ire-DrlveLincoln Ave. Second, the City of Fort Collins maintains a 24-inch water transmission line in the frontage road on the south side of East Mulberry. --that-supplies--water--to-the-Matt-e-fiver--P-ower Authority ._Properti_es_On the_south side of Mulberry between Lemay__Avenue and Timberline_that_redevelo� will likely__receive_water service_from the_24-inch waterline maintained_ by theCity of Fort Collins: The-NorthemrC-.elarad-e-Water-Coriservaney-Di-str-ict-{NC-WCD)North Weld County Water District(NWCWD) also has a 24-inch transmission line that runs southeast along East Lincoln Avenue to Mulberry, continuing east within the Mulberry Corridor through the study area. Like the transmission lines owned by Greeley, the North Weld 24-inch transmission line is not available to serve properties within the East Mulberry Corridor_ ELCO has several improvements planned within the study area, including a 12-inch line beginning at South Summitview Drive and extending to the east, and a 20-inch line extending between East Vine Drive and Redman Road westeast of I-25. I East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 3 Page 14 - Chapter 2 (Analysis) Utilities After Water section add section on Light and Power below. Light.and Power The Rural Electric Authority__(REA) currently_provides.electrical Power to properties outside City limits within the study_area. As properties annex into the City light_and power service will be transferred over to the City, along with maintenance of facilities. Page 14,15 - Chapter 2 (Analysis) Sanitary Sewer Utilities Both the City of Fort Collins and the Boxelder Sanitation District (BSD) provide sanitary sewer collection within the East Mulberry Corridor study area. As--was--the-case-for-water that-i ien-,--tThe City of Fort Collins sewer collection system serves the area west of Lemay Avenue;--with-the--except}on-of the Ruffale-Run-neighbe�hood-.en-the--southwest The City of Fort Collins also operates a 42-inch sewer line that runs east along the Mulberry Street alignment until it reaches Timberline Road. At this point, the line heads south to a wastewater treatment facility. The City Of Feft Anheuser-Busch also has a 16-inch force main that runs south from Anheuser-Bush through the study area. The-BSD collects the majority of the sanitary sewage within the study area. It has numerous sewer lines within the area, and has plans for future improvements. These proposed improvements consist of several sewer lines, including a line running along the pf-epesed-alignme lt8f eie- -�i'V%M Ilel to,and approximately_0.25 miles_north_of, Highway 14. BSD also leas Tana to construct--a--sewer--lift--station--along-Dc—leziier-Dr-i-v-e nef4h of-Nlulbefr-y Street. Existing and proposed sanitary sewer facilities are shown on the Utilities Map at the end of this chapter. It is likely that the majority of the future sanitary sewer collection requirements within the East Mulberry Corridor study area will be the responsibility of BSD. Based on diseussions with BSD, theif wastewater-treatment f6eilit r r g--tmder eapaci y;aid-they-&-piet-aintac}pate--a-need€ar-expa - -10--years:-- 'his--pr-ejeetion--i-s inelusive--of future--development--wit-hiri-the--study--area:BSD wastewater treatment Plant has considerable unutilized capacity, It can accommodate the growth within the corridor and surrounding areas through technology upgrades at the plant. Timing of BSD lant u rades is dependent on_im ending Clean Water Act requirements_and_the_timing of urbanization within the_corridor:_Upgrades possibly!could occur within the next 4-7 years. East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 4 Page 15 - Chapter 2 (Analysis) Add text on floodplain regulations The City__of Fort Collins The City of Fort_Collins-Poudre-River_Floodplai_n_regulations-are-more restrictive than Larimer County____The_primary__difference in_regulations is_the floodway_def nition of 0.1_ foot rise in floodwater elevation for the 500-year product corridor discharge (see Chapter 5 Framework Plan Map)_The following_improvements are not allowed within the floodway_or-product corridor:modifications for development, fill, new development, residential/commercial use&buildin_additions,_remodels,_redev__elODment of existin developed areas, and any ....................................tl The City regulations apt for pro-perties eligible for annexation as defined in the Fort Collins_Growth Management_Area Intergovernmental Agreement: Larimer County_ Consistent with FEMA flood lain regulations. Larimer Cow regulations define the floodway as a 0.5-foot rise In floodwater elevation for a 500-year flood event (see Chapter 5 Framework Plan Map). Restrictions within the floodway include: the requirements that no use can limit or restrict the flow capacity_of the floodway or channel of the main stream.or_a tributary_to stream. In addition, of materials or equipment is allowed. For properties ineligible-for-annexation,-the Count. s re ulations_appl , Page 15 - Chapter 2 (Analysis) Drainage Plans In-A rid 200 September-2001, URS--Fir-einer---Weo a d C-IydeECI a Division-of DMGM+HARRIS (now known as ECI), completed a study primarily of the upper Dry Creek Basin. Multiple improvements were identified for the upper basin, including stormwater detention. The-Cooper Slough Basin lies on the west side of I-25 and flows north to south. In October of 1987, the Cooper Slough Implementation Plan was completed as an update to the 1981 Master Drainage-way Planning Study for Cooper Slough and Boxelder Creek. Although-Since the 1987 Plan was not formally adopted by City Council, there is not master__plan_in effect for the_Cooper SloUgh_and Boxelder Creek_Basin_ Yet, the 1987 Plan_i-t does detail improvements along Cooper Slough and_Boxelder-Creek_from County Road 52 to the Poudre River. There is technical information available to be used as a guide for when new development projects come in. The 1987 Plan also points out the fact that the floodplain for Cooper Slough and Boxelder Creek is extremely wide, averaging East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 5 1000 feet in some areas. It should also be noted that the 100-year flows for the Cooper Slough and Boxelder_Creek currently overtop at Fine Dr-. the. Colorado and Southern Railroad, State Highway 14, Lake Canal and the Cache la Poudre Reservoir inlet ditch. Since-the--I-987--Flan-was--r ev-ef--fefmal-l-y-appraved--by--City-Council;-ther-e-i-s--ne--rya-ster plan in effeet for-the Ceeper- Slough Basin. Hewevef, Ouie is teehnieal infeffnatien avail-ab-le;-which--is used--as a--guide-when-ne-w-developments-game--in-. The master planning effort for the Cooper Slough and Boxelder.Creek Basin is currently underway with the following schedule in progress: • Background Information- completed • Hydrology- completed c-empletion-in--Sti-mm-er---2002 • Problem Identification and Floodplain Delineation-Fall--2042completed • Alternative Analysis-Wintef 2004--0.2Fa11.2002 • Final Master Plan-Ball-Winter 2002 The Cooper Slough Boxelder__Creek_Basin is a high priority (in conjunction with the Boxelder Basin) for a completed master plan, primarily because there has been a strong interest in development within the basin. The master plan-wil-I also determines the quantity of flow that currently spills into the Cooper Slough basin from the Boxelder basin. The City of Fort Collins is working closely with the County in developing the master plan for the area. Page 18 - Chapter 2 (Analysis) Schools The Poudre School District has no schools in the study area. The area is currently served by the following schools: Laurel, Riffenbuf-gh;--Irish, and_Tavelli and Putn -Elementary Schools; Lesher and Lincoln Junior High Schools; and Fort-Callin-s--and-Poudre Senior High Schools. According to the Poudre School District, 6-5 new schools are planned for the district in the next six years. These include 3 new elementary schools; two are planned for locations south of Harmony Drive and a location for the third is yet to be determined. There is one potential elementary school site located adjacent to the study area on Vine Drive. A-prepesed-Junier�igh--sel3eel-will-be-located-i�n-the-T-awn-of-im ams10-y--2006- Lastly, a new high school south of Harmony is planned for 2004. The District also has another potential site for a new school north of Vine. The District uses population projections to determine the need for new schools. If-growth ,,,,roues i the C,,,-,-;. oFjt has not been determined yet if another new school will be needed in this area. --most--likely-be--located-ju-st-north--ofthe--study--area: East Mulberry Corridor Plan-Document Revisions 6 Page 17— Chapter 2 (Analysis) Poudre Fire Authority The Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) currently has two service delivery points that serve the East Mulberry Corridor area. Fire Station No. 1 is located at�e-1 Dfiye, and 505 --- Peterson Street. Fire Station No. 6 is located at 2511 Donnella Court. The two stations cover areas east of Blee- Dr Peterson Street and west of County Road 19. Page 44 - Chapter 4 (Vision and Goals) East Mulberry Corridor Plan Vision add before last paragraph The area will be safe from flooding hazards and local stormwater drainage facilities will have adequate capacity to drain flows from the area to the Poudre River. Water quality features would be recommended to improve the stormwater water oualitv before it reaches the Poudre River. Page 46 - Chapter 4 (Vision and Goals) The attractiveness and character of the corridor will be enhanced through innovative site design, landscape improvements and new building design. The planning area should incorporate water conservation principles in developing the streetscapes concept -that--are inviting--and--entic-ing,-i).aftic-ul-arty--along East Mulberry Street. Significant views of the foothills will be maintained or enhanced. As one enters Highway 14 from the Interstate traveling west, the character and visual appearance will change between each primary intersection. Transitions from freeway-related destinations, shopping and employment will occur, along with recognized entry monuments creating a positive experience for travelers entering the community. Page 47 - Chapter 4 (Vision and Goals) East Mulberry Corridor Plan Goals Goal statements using the reference "will" reflect a future direction where the outcome is an essential component of the Plan and where every effort to achieve the goal is realiz-edexerted. Page 48 - Chapter 4 (Vision and Goals) Land Use Goal LU-8 Utilize land use decisions to reduece the demand on the transportation system. Transportation Goal T-1 Ifnpro-ve--and-expand--tThe East Mulberry Corridor's current transportation system should be__improved and__expanded_to provide safe and efficient East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 7 transportation choices, including transit and other non-auto means of travel. Goal T-2 The EMCP_study_area will_have_a more roductiv_e and cost efficient transit system.The East Mulberfy Cer-r-idef afea will have an expanded mor--e freque-nt trarisit--service;--providing-ease--of-access-and--i-mp-rflved connection s-between--destinations&: Delete Goals T-6 and T-7 Community Appearance and Design Goal CA-1 Pfsvide-tTailored, specialized urban design and_develoDment-standards for buildings and site planning, agreeable to both the City and County will be Provided bet-h-East Mulberr-y--Street--frontages. Environment Goal ENV-4 Man-made ditches and canals-steal-l--should be enhanced to provide recreational opportunities where feasible through such measures as preservation of existing native vegetation, addition of new landscaping and trails, and other site amenities to create a system of greenways within the area. Fiscal Management Goal FM-1 �dentify Current public facility needs within the study area should be identified from streets, utility infrastructure, stormwater to community facilities, and funding mechanisms in place to finance them. Goal FM-2 identify-(Future public facility needs within the study area should be identified-and potential funding mechanisms to provide these facilities. Goal FM-3 C-bordinate-#Funding mechanisms should be coordinated within the study area between City, County and other jurisdictions:-and eliminate overlappi-ng;--dup-licated--financial--pro�eetion-s Page 49 - Chapter 4 (Vision and Goals) COMMUNITY APPEARANCE AND DESIGN Goal CA-1 Rr,&vide-Ttailored, specialized urban design and development standards for buildings and site planning, agreeable to both the City and County-,4e Mulber--r-y--Street--fr-ontages will be provided for properties not eligible for annexation. --------------------------- Goal CA-4 Landsca�e_improvements within the corridor should be designed to support water conservation practices: Utilizing drought tolerant__plant species and efficient irrigation design where everypossible. East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 8 Chapter 5 -Framework Plan Framework Plan Map Map changes- Delete Summit View Drive Collector Street section across Highway 14. Page 49 - Chapter 5 (Introduction) INTRODUCTION The objective of the Framework Plan is to integrate existing and Proposed land use, transportation systems,and open._lands into a composite map, The purpose is to guide future_growth_and redevelopment efforts within the East Mulberry Corridor: As such, the plan builds on the-guidance Kov_ided_by__City_Plan while addressing__specif c_needs and issues present_within the corridor planning area. The completed Plan will be used as a growth management tool to provide policy direction for citizens, staff, and City and Coun_ ty decision-makers This Framework Plan enables us to take_a detailed look at the corridor_in_areas__such_as the balance of industrial,__office,__commercial__and_residential__uses. As a long-term plan, key issues include preferred locations for future neighborhood shopping, and employment centersz Highway__14 design_improyements and_preservation of the Cooper Slough drainage way.. g- The-Fr-amew-ork---Plan-representa-the r—sult-s-af-the--I---manth--planning process. This chapter contains a description of key plan components, including market demand for the area, proposed land uses, and projected population and employment. Additional information describing the principles and policies that underlie the Framework Plan is provided in Chapter 9. The-main-elements-of the Framework_Plant including_land use,. transportation, and open lands are discussed in further detail in the remainder of this chapter,_except for the transportation elements of the__plan_which_are presented in a Chapter_6. within-the Ea-&t-Mulberfy--Can-idar-.--A-s--sueh;-t-he-plan-mild-s-an-the-guidance-Rr-ovi&ed--by City P--I,an-whlle--addr-ess-ing--speclfia-needs--and-Issues--present-wit-hin--the-co -idof--planning afen The Fr-afne efk.Dt e� en-fcar tie tyre-ef e£ast�►4� C-or-ridon.--The-main-element-s-af-the-F-r-a-mew-or-k Flan;--i-neluding--l-and-u-se;transportation; and open lands afe diseussed in fufther-detail in the femainder of this ehapter-, exeept fef the-trans fer-�atien-elet�-af-the-plan-why 1}-are-�r-esented--In-a--C--hapt-er--b The Framework Plan includes several planning objectives that were identified during the planning process. These objectives are discussed below, organized into three groups or themes: Land Use, Transportation, and Open Lands. Page 52 - Chapter 5 (Framework Plan) Design Objectives Land Use ■ Provide for a mix of housing type!egiestypes-, East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 9 TRANSPORTATION • Identi-fy-an--integratedEstablish_a_balanced_multi-modal transportation system Page 53 - City Structure Plan Comparison CITY STRUCTURE PLAN COMPARISON Fort Collins City Plan was used as a basis for developing the East Mulberry Corridor Framework Plan (see Structure Plan Map). Larimer County does not have an adopted land use framework for this area. In assessing the combined existing land use pattern with future land uses, transportation system and open lands, the Framework Plan represents an opportunity to look at this area of the city in more detail than the City Structure Plan. In addition, the Framework Plan responds to specific conditions and circumstances that are unique to this area. For the most part, the final Framework Plan is consistent with the City Structure Plan in the location and amount of each land use. The biggest change is the addition of employment land use at the intersections of Timberline Road/Highway 14, and Greenfields Street/Highway 14. The neighborhood commercial center is approximately in the same location off of Greenfields Street and Highway 14 as reflected in the Structure Plan. There are also some smaller changes between the Framework Plan and the City Structure Plan__There is,a_decrease__of about_fffty_acres for both Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood and Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood zoning, in the Framework Plan. As well there is also a slight decrease in Urban Estate zoning Along with the additional_employ__ment land.use with_the_addition of the neighborhood_commercial centers there is also an increase in open lands. As a result of the new and more detailed travel demand modeling analysis conducted with this planning effort, the Framework Plan reflects a more extensive street network than the Structure Plan. Several existing constraints did limit being able to provide full urban street connectivity standards for this area, such as the railroad, airport, Cooper Slough and existing development. Table Ciq Structure Plan Land Vse Com adson Vacant Lands jAges JE.nits [PopulationmRl o went Future Land Uses Commercial -- --34 - 268 Industrial 370 Low Density Mixed 456 _1,547 3,571_ 2 Use Nei hborhoods Medium Density Mixed 78 636 1468 -- Use Nei hborhoods �------------------- -------------------- Neighborhood 141 171 39 157 East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 10 'Table. Q Structure Plan 7:-------------------- Land Use.comparison Vacant Lands` jAcres IUnits I Population lEmOlOymeat Future Land Uses Commercial ODen Lands (here 87 9 Open---------------------------(here ...... .... .... --- refers to buffers, lakes, .qqnaI.s,..etc.) Urban Estate A 3�41 781 0 1 ........... ....... ...... : ses::::::: .......... -ndU Total 1,0661 2,2341 5,1561 22599 1 Page 54 - Table_ Table ' ula oIV -n I ara ristics-:1,N.Vacant- ::an- 'L d t S . Future..'Develo" fit Ch de gmen: l t T:0 latibA Land Use :Acres unit I j EMP men Future Land Uses: Commercial 45 -- -- 351 Employment 93 78 180 1)027 Industrial 272 -- -- 1,591 Low Density Mixed 407 11,380 3,186 2 Use Neighborhoods Medium Density Mixed 25 202 466 -- Use Neighborhoods Neighborhood 23 26 60 246 Commercial Public Open Lands 188 -- -- -- (here refers to buffers, lakes, canals,, etc.) Urban Estate j 14j 171 _391 0 . .......... ....... .......­......... .:Future::.:La* Uses- .......... -Total 1 1,0661 1,7031 3,9311 39217 East Mulberry Corridor Plan-Document Revisions 11 Page 58 - Chapter 5 (Framework Plan) Parks and Trails Based on a neighborhood park standard of 2.5 acres per 1000 people, one new neighborhood park(approximately 2010 acres) will be needed to serve existing and future residents. A-Two_community arks (mini-parks) about 2_acres in size, are to be located north of Vine Drive, will also serve residents of the planning area. Trails are planned along the edge,just outside of the natural buffer areas of Cooper Slough,-and-Lake Canal,and_the future Dry-Creek Channel__improyements. These trails create an integrated system that will serve residents of the planning area as well as other City and County residents. The trail system provides a connection from local residential and commercial areas to other neighborhoods, the Poudre River Trail, local parks and natural Aareas and other on-street and off-street trail systems. Open Lands and Natural Areas Natural features and buffers addressed in this Plan include Cooper Slough, Lake Canal and the Poudre River. In addition, wetland systems, riparian areas and other drainage corridors exist in the study area. The Plan provides for the preservation, restoration and enhancement of these existing natural areas. These areas provide valuable wildlife habitat and contribute to the scenic quality of the area. Open--lams-and-natural--ar-ea-s eensist ef4-87 awes. Additional information is provided in Chapter 7. Page 60 Chapter 6 Transportation EXISTING ROAD CONDITIONS Many of the existing roads,in the study area are in disrepair and need to be improved to City standards prior to City annexation. Page 61 Chapter 6 Transportation Existing Transit Service Transfort, the City's transit system, currently, has bus service on Lincoln Avenue and portions of the frontage road along East Mulberry Street. Page 63 - Chapter 6 (Transportation) NORTHERN COLORADO TRUCK MOBILITY/ S.H. 14 RELOCATION STUDY Per the mandates to-.on the ballot, The Northern Colorado Truck Mobility/SH 14 Relocation Study examined three key issues. The study noted that given the current and planned industrial and commercial nature of the Mulberry Street/ S.H. 14 corridor, as well as the proximity to the City's Central Business District this route would remain an i-fnpartant-p rip mary route for commercial East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 12 truck traffic for the foreseeable future. Please refer to Appendix ???? for the study's summary report and complete list and discussion of the recommendations. Page 67 Chapter 6 Transportation Level of Service Last bullet point The projected 1,400 vpd on the proposed northern collector street from Greenfields Court to Timberline is classified as a collector because of the east to west and the north to south connectivity constraints in the area, as well as the potential for a neighborhood center in the vicinity. Page 70 Chapter 6 Transportation Proposed Street Network and Classification Fourth bullet point • The City of Fort Collins recognizes East Mulberry Street/Highway 14 (between I-25 and Riverside Drive) as a primary truck route through the City, connecting to the existing US-287 Laporte bypass northwest of the City, consistent with the existing CDOT designation. This route currently is signed as a-Ttruck Rroute and operates as the primary freight-hauling corridor into and through the northern Fort Collins area. Page 75 - Chapter 7 (Open Lands and Natural Areas) Introduction The Corridor_area is bisected by the Dry Creek, Lake Canal and Cooper Slough and a small portion by Boxelder Creek drainages. Page 77 - Chapter 7 (Open Lands and Natural Areas) Introduction These--oOpen lands and natural featuresareas provide natural breaks between intense development and help define the character of the area. Page 78 - Chapter 7 (Open Lands and Natural Areas) Poudre River Corridor Floodplain regulations differ between jurisdictions however. Larimer County regulations use the EEM-N-floodway standard of a '/2 foot rise. The City regulations are more restrictive with a 1/10 of a foot rise and--(product-6 corridor), which is beyond-more restrictive than the County's standard. Redevelopment and new development projects for properties eligible for annexation need to comply with the City standards. The question of developing a consistent agreed upon floodplain standard for both jurisdictions will not be resolved as part of this planning process. Page 79 - Chapter 7 (Open Lands and Natural Areas) East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 13 WILDLIFE HABITAT The existing_.habitat types present in the East Mulberry Corridor plan area include open water, wetlands, wet meadow, disturbed grassland (i.e., dominated by non-native species), riparian forest, riparian shrubland and "urban" plains forest. (See Table_7_-1_) This assessment of habitat types encompasses all vacant lands within the study area, as of 2002 to include approximated 582 acres_ Of these, the most valuable habitats in the Plan area are the riparian complexes (woodland, shrubland, open water, and wetlands) associated with the Cache la Poudre River("Poudre River"), Dry Creek, Lake Canal, Cooper Slough and Boxelder Creek. Riparian habitats normally support a high diversity of plant and animal species, many of which are present here in high abundance. Due to their rarity and recent developments in the study area, the need to protect the species and their habitats is even higher. TABLE 7-1 EXISTINC7_GENER WILDLIFE HABITAT TYPESYACANT_LANDS) Add I to end of table: Source__City__of Fort Collins Natural Areas Inventory_ Page 80 - Chapter 7 (Open Lands and Natural Areas) SENSITIVE WILDLIFE HABITATS Sensitive -Eric-&l wildlife habitats include several existing riparian and wetland systems present in the study area(See Table 7-1). Of the 582 acres of existing wildlife habitat described in Table 7-1,_the total acres of sensitive wildlife habitat is approximately__211:_Other_upland grasslands presently_vacant_are not tareted_for protection and will be impacted by future development 364 acres shown in Table 7-D. The Framework Plan shows natural area buffers in three areas, including the Cooper Slo__ ugh,existing wetland (just east of Timberline Road) and lands between the Poudre River_and.H. hway_14._These_buffer_areas total approximately 240_acres. A combination of implementation strategies should be explored to preserve and protect these natural qre.a_s,..Ceepef Slough, Lake Canal and the Peudfe Rivef afe thee largest of these natural systems. Page 86 - Chapter 8 (Urban and Streetscape Design) Zone B: A Half-Mile From I25 to Timberline Road This road frontage has low-rise buildings with mature vegetation. Grand-,i-t-w:Roselawn Cemetery is located within this stretch and provides a nice landscaped edge to the north frontage road. Page 89 - Chapter 8 (Urban and Streetscape Design) Urban Design and Streetscape Objectives East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 14 Add to bulleted list ■ Provide landscape areas that enhance the.Corridor's appearance and..suport water conservation Page 93 - Chapter 8 (Urban and Streetscape Design) Streetscape Concept Plan STREETSCAPE CONCEPT PLAN The proposed streetscape design concept for the East Mulberry Street/Hwy 14 Corridor incorporates several design elements together including buildings,earthen berms, walls, art and landscaping: The vision of the overall appearance of the corridor is to provide an attractive and positive image_for this primary__entr�way_into Fort Collins. The streetscape elements should_be designed to maximize the vision, while maintaining visibility to businesses, using water conservation measures such as drought tolerant plant material and inc orporatinRnative masonry!material. Figure 8.4, Streetscape Concept Plan (attached), shows the location of prototypical treatments for each section of the Corridor and references more detailed drawings of each. Key focal points are also indicated, with the primary focal point of the gateway experience occurring at the Timberline Road intersection. Here there are long approaching views, adequate land area for walls, landscaping and sculpture, and views to natural features associated with Cooper Slough Dry Creek and the Poudre River to the south. At strategic locations along the corridorentr-y-exper}ence, there are opportunities for special features, or focal points. The focal points are very important elements of the gateway experience and should be choreographed as a sequence and understood as a unified statement. If successful, they will form a lasting, positive impression of the city. Page 93 - Chapter 8 (Urban and Streetscape Design) STREETSCAPE CONCEPT PLAN The proposed streetscape concept for East Mulberry Street/Highway 14 is a conceptual design. Implementation of this concept will need to be coordinated with CDOT and would require an environmental assessment (NEPA Process) prior to determining the final streetscape design._The f nal design_template could be altered through the environmental planning_process_ Page 102 - Chapter 9 (Principles and Policies) LAND USE Policy EMC-LU— 2.2: A neighborhood commercial center will be located at Greenfields Drive and north of Highway 14 to provide neighborhood-oriented services within close proximity to the existing and future residents. On-street parking should be ineorporatedex loped along Greenfields Drive and intersecting local streets within the neighborhood commercial center to provide close access and add to the pedestrian oriented street fronts. East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 15 Policy EMC-LU—2.3: Commercial business and travel related services will be located primarily along the East Mulberry Street frontage. Future development limitations should be assessed for those properties within the Poudre River-,.Pry.Creek..and Cooper..Slough-floodplains. Page 105 Chapter 9 (Principles and Policies) TRANSPORTATION Policy EMC-T — 2.5: Traffic calming techniques will be explored for streets leading to existing and future neighborhoods from commercial/industrial land uses, preventing-reduci X-encroachment of heavy truck traffic and other related traffic through residential neighborhoods, such as Greenfields Court, Dawn Avenue, and Countryside Road. Page 106 - Chapter 9 (Principles and Policies) COMMUNITY APPEARANCE AND DESIGN Add to EMC-CAD list EMC-CAD 1.5: Landscape plant material used for streetscaping improvements should be selected to support water conservation practices such as using drought tolerant plant species and efficient irrigation system. Page 107 Chapter 9 Principles and Policies Natural Areas and Open Lands Policy EMC-NOL— 1.3: The Cooper Slough's natural drainageways, wetlands, and wildlife habitat will be preserved and protected. A 300 foot natural area buffer as measured from the outer edge of the wetlands, to the_boundgy of development lots will protect the Cooper Slough from development on both sides. Policy EMC-NOL— 1.4: Storm drainage improvements to Dry Creek, Cooper Slou h and Boxelder Creek will be designed to balance flood protection and environmental enhancement b buffering and minimize environmental impacts to the extent possible.-and--provide--a more natural meandering stream eourse with native lands ing__ Chapter 10—(Implementation) Move Framework Plan Overlay Map from Chapter 6 to Chapter 10. Framework Plan Overlay Map Changes- Extend Link Lane (Collector Street) north to International Drive. Delete Summit View Drive section on Highway 14. East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 16 Page 112 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) Land Use Existing Development ■ Inconsistencies in City/County regulations (e.g., setbacks, floodplain i-ssuesre ulations, etc.) Page 114 — Chapter 10 Implementation TRANSPORTATION The Framework Plan builds on existing infrastructure, and appropriately identifies key new ^^"e^*^r stfeetsfacilities within the Plan area to accommodate future growth. STREET NETWORK Concurrent with the adoption of the EMCP, the Master Street Plan for both Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins should be amended to reflect these new streets,their classification, and conceptual alignments. One example for property owners to upgrade streets is to create a-special improvement districts. italicize U.S. 287/S.H. 14 Access Management Report TRANSIT As areas annex into the City, new and revised plans will have to be made to assess the need to change routes and /or add buses to serve new areas. Pfesenfly, the City's sy-stem--cannot-mice-autsid-e-the-city-li-mlts--due ta-Pttblle--Utility--C-ommissi-en regulafien-s: Page 115 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) STREET CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE As annexed areas sub seque_ntl_develop or redevelop-- it lswill be required that streets be constructed or upgraded to comply with the City's street design standards for safety and maintenance purposes. These standards include street paving and utility installation requirements, and the provision of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, landscaping and streetlights. According to the GMA Agreement with Larimer County, any new streets built within the GMA boundary prior to annexation must conform to Larimer County Urban RoadArea Street Standards, which are eensi tent«��*' the City design standards. This requirement is designed to eliminate the necessity of upgrading streets after an area annexes to the City. When an existing development is annexed, and its streets do not conform to the City's street design standards, there is no requirement that its streets be immediately East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 17 reconstructed to current design standards. The City will provide the same level of maintenance.services as the County provided prior to annexation. This usually includes minor surface maintenance like crack sealing and the filling of potholes, but does not include asphalt overlays nor total_street reconstruction at the City's expense. In some cases the streets are privately maintained and are the responsibility of the homeowner's association, by designation on the plat of the subdivision. In this case the street maintenance will continue to be the responsibility of the association. The City will test a street's structural strength to determine if it meets City standards. If it meets standards, then the City would take over all maintenance responsibilities as long as it is al-so-.safe for bicycles and pedestrians and it has proper drainage. If it does not meet City standards, the property owners would need to pay for making the necessary improvements, which could include drainage, safety, and structural improvements, before the City will accept the street for perpetual maintenance. Thus, the City will not upgrade a street in an existing development without participation from affected property owners, usually through the use of a special improvement district. COST OF INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES As described above, certain infrastructure costs, namely street upgrades to existing subdivisions, is the responsibility of the existing residents or businesses. A._Special Improvement Districts,.or"SID-s" is a financial mechanism explicitly authorized by Colorado Revised Statutes to fund street and road construction. Formation of a SID may be initiated by a petition filed with the City of Fort Collins that has been signed by a majof-ity--of the owners of property to be assessed for more than 50% of the total costs of the proposed improvements. Prior to or upon annexation, Larimer County could provide assistance for the formation of a SID; alternatively the City could provide assistance at any time after annexation. Page 117 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) Community Appearance Urban Design and Streetscape Near the commercial areas are complimentary land uses such as residential areas, the Poudre River floodplain and recreational corridor, Gf-afld-view-Roselawn-Cemetery, industrial parks and agricultural lands. ■ The current City design standards should--will be followed for incorporated areas and lands that are eligible for annexation. Page 118 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) COMMUNITY APPEARANCE URBAN DESIGN & STREETSCAPE 11. CensidefEnhance view corridors to the mountains, river and other natural features during the site design process. East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 18 12. Reduce the apparent-actual width of the highway where possible, while still allowing selected opportunities for wide vistas. Page 120 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) Utilities However, within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area, the City_has_negotiated "service area agreements"-known as.Special Districts (not to be confused with Special Improvement Districts).alang-with other local governments_ has--negfltiated- `service-ar-ea Di-str4et-&)---These Special Districts are quasi-municipal corporations created by a vote of residents within the district boundaries. Several Special Districts were created in the 1960's to provide water and sewer service to areas outside the City of Fort Collins e:g, ELCO and Boxelder Sanitation District. The exception is stormwater_and_.electrical power, which will be provided by the City to all annexed areas. Existing development would normally retainl existing utility services (except for stormwater and electric power) upon annexation. Services would not change unless a the existing service, such as a septic system, failed and created a public health hazard. Page 120 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) Sanitary Sewer Tie-Eerr de i�-w lei lie-west-Basin-ef e�exelderSa t'I", D sIic {BAD}- � supplies-wastewater-eollecti-en far-the--lar-ge--maj-or-ity-o-f-the-C-Q-r-idar-:--A£cording--t-e--RSD the eufrent wastewater-tr-eatment plant ean serve the ultimate build out of the area based on the-rec-ommendations--of the-East-Mulbe 4C-arri&r-Fla-n-withou-t--t-he-need--far- expanslon. RSD-has--preli-nllnar-il-y-anal-yzed--ho-w-they--would--serve the--East-Mulberry--Cam-dar- from their- aln-C—©caper-Sleug#i nteeptor{pipe} ie-r-e-a l}gned rtia of the S-tate-FIighway--l4 franc-age--r-oad-{ar-will-exp-lore--other-optlona}:--The-pfaposed--1-9"-and Cooper- Slough inter-eeptef:would sef-v,e the undeveloped areas east of Timbeflifie Read. Tlhe--Poudr-e-Rlver---inter-ceptar-}s--BS-D'-&-other---ma3-or---i-nterceptar;-and would--serve-the tmdeveleped areas-west of-T-ifnber-line--Road- The sanitary sewe �rnents within the study area inelude: _QIrtstallation--of-art--1$-'-'---tr-ansmi-ssion--line--along-a--f t-ur-e-east-worst-road-. inter-eeptors: East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 19 .Q(3nce-nebv--s-anitary-sewer---lines--are-}n place;-exi-sting--home--and--bu-siness--owners wil-1 frel-ds--€ait- Boxelder_Sanitation District (BSD)is the wastewater_collection_and treatment service provider_for the East Mulberry Corridor_and adjacent regions to the north, east and south of the corridor. The BSD wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure already in place. and.improvementst)lanned for the_future,_will__provide the_requisite capacity for the growth related needs of the corridor. Collection_system capacity: The existing 18" Cooper Slough interceptor sewer line serv__es,__and_can serve at build-out,.the eastern half of the corridor,_The western half of the corridor is served_and can be served at build-ou_t by the existing PoudreIntercep_tor sewer line._Collection system_expansions_will be needed to serve specific roperties in the undeveloped areas. BSD has conceptual plans in place for this eventuality. On an as- needed basil the district based on densities of land use and anticipated wastewater flows,_may upgrade the_collection system_ Treatment_plant capacity; BSD_has considerable unutilized capacity at its treatment plant,_ It can accommodate_the growth within the corridor_and the surrounding areas. BSD intends to address the im en&g_Qlean Water Act r_eguirements through an upgrade of the existing treatment processes, ,possibly within_the next 4-7 years:The time frame of such upgrade is subject to the timing of changes in urbanization within the corridor and of water quality constraints so that future growth and chain�ed_water�uality requirements_can be_readily__accommodated: The__proposed sanitary sewer improvements_within the study area include: ■ Installation of an 18" transmission line in an east-west alignment about 0.25 miles north of Hiahwav 14,extending north across_Vine Dr toward Mountain Vista_Drive: ■ Installation of smaller collection lines within proposed developments to connect to BSD's major interceptors. • Once_new_sanitary_ sewer lines_are.in_place,_existing_home_and business_owners currently ptic systems will have the option to utilize the sewer system. Page 120 — Chapter 10 (Implementation) Fire The Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) currently has two servic-&-delivery--points-- stationsthat serve the East Mulberry Corridor area. Fire Station No. 1 is located at 505 Peterson Street. Fire Station No. 6 is located at 2511 Donnella Court. The two stations cover areas east of Peterson Street and west of County Road 19.—Based on existing coverage areas, no additional stations are planned to accommodate growth in the Mulberry Corridor area. However, staffing should increase accordingly. Page 121 — Chapter 10 (Implementation) Future Facilities and Services Assessment East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 20 While a )f the study afea is outside munieipal betindaAes, kii. Athin the City e Feft Cellins designmed Gfev�4h Management Area and eetild be eligible fef annexation. an ex�tiar�4&-ifnportant-f6r bath-t4ie--City-and--County--Wit-}-the reeent-d-evelepfnent develapi g a-plan:-Fin&1-rec�n}mendat}ons-der-ived fro-n�-tl�e-flan-w Il-aid dec sten- maker-s in dealing with the leng ter- s ef gf:evv4h within the area.. This future facilities and services assessment was developed for the East Mulberry Corridor Plan area by the staff and consultant technical team. The information was compiled in response to requests by concerned citizens within the study area and elected officials from both the City and County interested in the impacts of the provision of services. The results summarized below represent general preliminary impacts as well as a comparison of the differences of City versus County provision of facilities and services for the area. Page 121 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) POTABLE WATER SERVICE East Larimer County Water District (ELCO) serves the area that encompasses the East Mulberry Corridor. ELCO is confident that the Corridor can be served by connecting to their existing transmission lines,inter-ceptaFs--and-tr-eatmnent--facilltie-s. The City of Fort Collins also has a 24" transmission line that runs east down Mulberry Street to Timberline Road and turns north, extending past East Vine Drive. The transmission line supplies-supplements water supply to Anheuser-Busch. with redundant-watef-sour-e-e:The City would consider supplying future developments by tapping the 24" transmission line. The City recognizes, however, that the Corridor is serviced by ELCO and would want ELCO's concurrence before additional consideration. Additionally;--ther-e-are-ne-Tana-in-fie-neaf-€ut-ur-e-far-the-City--and-ELCG4e-c--anselidale.- Water service improvements for the study area would include: ■ Installation of transmission lines within future arterial roadways. ■ Installation of smaller distribution and-colleeti-en-lines--to connect to ELCO's transmission lines. ■ Supply of water rights. Page 121 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) Storm Drainage East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 21 The Lower Dry Creek Master Plan is currently being completed by URS, while Anderson Gens l+.,,,+n Consulting Engineers is currently completing the Cooper SloughBoxelder Master Plan. Page 122 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) Roadway Drainage ■ Storm drain piping and cha—nels__along major and minor arterial streets Page 123 — Chapter 10 (Implementation) PUBLIC FACILITIES POLICE The number of law enforcement officers per capita is significantly lower for Larimer County (0.8 officers per 1,000 people). It is the goal of the Fort Collins Police Services to achieve(1.5 officers per 1_,000 people): In addition, the County averages 7 patrol units covering an area of 2,640 (Larimer County) square miles versus 12 patrol units covering 47 square miles within the City__(see_Future_Police Services_Impact_Assessment Summary in_Appendix......): Page 124 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) PARKS AND TRAILS Trails are planned along the edge of the natural buffer areas of Cooper Slough,-and--Lake Canal,Dry__Creek_Channel_improvements and along Timberline Road. NATURAL AREAS ■ Planned habitat, transportation and stormwater-Star-m-drai-na-ge improvements should be coordinated w-ith-pla-named--habitat--im-pravem-ents in the Corridor where feasible. Page 129 Chapter 10 Implementation Annexation Assessment Residential Taxes Sales Tax Residents outside city limits currently pay 3.7% in sales tax to the county and state. Count residents are exempt from City- sales tax_on1X for_cars and delivered goods. County__Residents annexed into the City would have to begin paying City sales tax on these items. consarner--goods--and--sefvlces;-incledi-ng-expend-ve--items--such--as--aat-emohiles and applianees. Page 131 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) Utility Fees East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 22 County property owners would provide the other 50% in the form of a new Nefth--County Stormwater Utility. Within the East Mulberry Corridor,the Utility would include properties north of State Highway 14 east of Timberline. Nertdit--County__Stormwater Utility rates are expected to average about $9.00 per month for single family residences and about $55.00 per month for commercial and industrial properties. Individual rates will vary, since the amount paid by each property will be dependent on the size of the property and--the amount of impervious area on the property.,-and if the property is located in the_floodplain. Page 132 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) Annexation Impacts for Larimer County Larimer County directs the demand to the appropriate service provider rather than expensively duplicating competing services. L--af-imer----County ha-s-implemefited-tie Inter-governmental--Agreements;-Land---U-se--Code--and--consistent--policy--appllcaticm-s-in--t-he Management--afea-s-Larimer_County_has utilized Intergovernmental_Agreements, the County Master Plan and the Larimer County Land Use Code as effective tools to work together with cities for annexation of areas to existing communities. Page 133 - Chapter 10 (Implementation) Transfer of Density Unit (TDU) Program The Fossil Creek Reservoir TDU program has been--ver-y--suec-ess-fu-1--ex erienced some success in achievin_g_goals_to_in-retaining open areas as described in the "Plan for the Region between Fort Collins & Loveland, (adopted April 1995). Page 136 - Chapter10 (Implementation) Funding Assessment Table 3. Public Facilities Police Services Estimated total Costs ($5,300,000)� ;999,�983 City Capital Expansion Fees (Police) Funding Gap (TBD) End of Chapter 10 Action Plan Table On Action 6.3 Off-Street Multi-Use Trails add to Coordinating Partner column: State,_Lottery�GOCO)t_City_Parks and Recreation, City Transportationand private dev__elopment:. Appendix U.S. 287/S.H. 14 Access Management Report East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 23 ■ Construct dual left turn lanes for both the eastbound and westbound directions of East Mulberry Street at Lemay Avenue and at Timberline Road. Pedestrian_refupe_points will be located on medians at lighted_intersections: East Mulberry Corridor Plan—Document Revisions 24 THE EAST MULBERRY CORRIDOR PLAN IS ON FILE AT THE CITY CLERK' S OFFICE