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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRICE HOMESTEAD ANNEXATION - 47-00 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORTRice Homestead Way Annexation & Zoning, #47-00 March 15, 2001 P & Z Meeting Page 3 Findings: The annexation of this area is consistent with the policies and agreements between Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins contained in the I ntergovem mental Agreement for the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area. 2. The area meets the eligibility requirements included in State law to qualify for a voluntary annexation to the City of Fort Collins. 3. On January 16, 2001, the City Council considered a resolution determining the proposed annexation process for this property by establishing the date, time, and place when a public hearing will be held regarding the readings of the Ordinances annexing and zoning the area. Public hearing and first reading of the Ordinance annexing and zoning the property will be considered by the City Council on March 6, 2001. 4. The UE — Urban Estate Zoning District is appropriate for this site based on adjacent existing land uses and the City Structure Plan designation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and recommends that the property be placed in the UE — Urban Estate Zoning District. Rice Homestead Way Annexation & Zoning, #47-00 March 15, 2001 P & Z Meeting Page 2 Background: The applicant, Shirley M. Slaton, being the property owner, has submitted a written petition requesting annexation. The property is Lot 27 of the Highland Place Subdivision and is largely vacant land with one single family residence. The property is located within the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area. According to policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County contained in the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area, the City will agree to consider annexation of property in the UGA when the property is eligible for annexation according to State Law. This property complies with State regulations by meeting the requirement for 1/6th contiguity to existing City limits. This occurs through a common boundary with the Country Club North Second Annexation (January, 1984) to the north and east. The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: FA in Larimer County; vacant land E: FA-1 in Larimer County; existing lake (Richards Lake) S: FA in Larimer County; vacant land W: FA in Larimer County; existing large acreage residential Analysis: The requested zoning is UE — Urban Estate District. There are numerous uses permitted in this District, subject to either administrative review or review by the Planning and Zoning Board. The City's adopted Structure Plan, a part of the Comprehensive Plan, suggests that an Urban Estate low density residential neighborhood is appropriate in this location. Staff is recommending that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District, which was established for the purpose of regulating signs for non- residential uses in certain geographical areas of the City which may be particularly affected by such signs because of their predominantly residential use and character. A map amendment would not be necessary to place this property on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. ITEM NO. MEETING DATE STAFF PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Rice Homestead Way Annexation and Zo - #47-00 APPLICANT: Shirley M. Slaton c/o Steven Slaton 2406 Kodiak Road Fort Collins, CO. 80525 OWNER: Same As Applicant PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request to annex and zone Richards Lake, north of Long Pon west of County Road 11. Abbolafoir property, which is Lot 27 ofAhe containing one single-fam' r n Larimer County. The req ted ni RECOMMENDA' protely 7.5 acres I ated south and west of �t Sta a H/arming erry Lake Road), and e is appr000' to the west of the lace Subs largely vacant land It is in the FZoning District in is UE — Urb Staff recommen p aft the annexati and recommends that the property be placed in the UL� state District. Staff is recommendinghat this pFlo'd.'not be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. A map amendment be necessary should the Planning and Zoning Board recommend that therty be placed in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This is a request to voluntarily annex and zone approximately 7.5 acres of largely vacant land (with one single family residence) to UE — Urban Estate. The property is Lot 27 of the Highland Place Subdivision. It is in the FA - Farming Zoning District in Larimer County. Staff is recommending that the property be placed in the UE — Urban Estate District. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (970)221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT