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Home My WebLink AboutKECHTER ANNEXATION NO. 1 - ANX120003 - P&Z PACKET - RECOMMENDATION/REPORTY Fossil Creek Reservoir Area oryor Land Use Framework Plan Nt (1 G3 Limits Muter Street Plan yy �V/,I Gcityro IA,,V11�• E Ciryef -Growth Management Area — Collector 2 Lanes Artemil4 Lanes Lovelantl GMA � Arlerial4 Lanes ® Fossil Creek Project Area AsiaMajor Arterial Lanes s Mlles w Resource Management Area a� Interstate a g.25 g.5 g.75 -- Collector 2 Lanes - Outside GMA O Unified Development Plan Needed Arterial 2 Lanes - Outside GMA eMnF..wu. parties, Arterial 4 Lanes -Outside GMA .mwr�wa ar�rw rsowrn ^'m NeuralAreas o Mejor Arterial 6 Lanes -Outside GMA _ ® Water ®Potential Grade Sop Reil Crossing Proposed Trail O Existing Trail Potential Interchange Future Land Use Commercial Corridor District Neighborhood Commercial District Employment District Urban Estate Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhoods Medium Density Mixed -Use Neighborhoods Rural Lands Community Separator Open Lands, Parks and Stream Corridors Adjacent Planning Areas Adopted: March 28, 1998 Amended: September 19, 2006 Printed: May 17, 2011 w -r6m inns Kechter Annexations 1, 2 and 3 PlannRrtColllns Structure Plan Boundaries Districts Fon Collin GMA if Dawnbwn DsOnol P.I.eW GMA Bandana 111#1 Command, Commensal Dmncl Other CA, GMA General Cammercnl Dania I'�. `I' Planning Area 111iii NelahMmond Cerra-1.1 DOW Adj..rd Planna, Anx Cam'. DOW r J C.L.. - EmPloymen Datnq Industrial Drone Neiahborhood. Edo" Urban Eslan Commun,N Sepanlo, Low DenvN Mixed -Use Pooliens Metllum Danelry MixedUs. Rwnl L-6 Corridors Open Lands. Parks and WMer Cordon Poudre River Curedut Enna.. R.-I C... dnr 7ransip ® Annexation -Area w 1 inch = 0.3 miles S City of Fort Collins Zoning Map Kechter Annexations 1, 2 and 3 1 I I i j"z/ I '`" Kechter Annexations 1, 2 & 3 Proposed Zoning: L-M-N ■��, ■��■� fT, iiwZ., Lip■�� MMN 1 inch = 600 feet Legend N City Zoning Limited Commercial Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood - Public Open Lands I ZONE Service commercial Q Neighborhood Conservation Buffer Q River Conservation `J NCM ® Employment Neighborhood Conservation Low Density Urban Estate Q Low Density Residential (RL) _J WaterBodles Site Kechter Annexation 1. Z[�ZiP��h1��Yti\ it Z �,;:j11 ��■�11■ ■j1�11■ ■ir■ loll �L1►L11_L3EJ11111�' Kechter Annexation I Vicinity Map M Legend City Limits -Area _ City Limits - Outline ® Annexation - Area ,^N\ 1 inch = 600 feet ry Kechter Annexation and Zoning Nos 1-3, ANX110003, 4, and 5 July 19, 2012 Planning & Zoning Hearing Page 5 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and requested zoning of L-M-N, Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood. Staff is recommending that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. A map amendment will not be necessary to place this property on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Vicinity Map- Annexations 1, 2 and 3 2. Zoning Map 3. Structure Plan Map 4. Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Land Use Map Kechter Annexation and Zoning Nos 1-3, ANX110003, 4, and 5 July 19, 2012 Planning & Zoning Hearing Page 4 wide range of needs of everyday living in neighborhoods that include a variety of housing choices, that invite walking to gathering places, services and conveniences, and that are fully integrated into the larger community by.the pattern of streets, blocks, and other linkages. A neighborhood center provides a focal point, and attractive walking and biking paths invite residents to enjoy the center as well as the small neighborhood parks. Any new development in this District shall be arranged to form part of an individual neighborhood. 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 that may be particularly affected by such signs because of their predominantly residential use and character. A map amendment will not be necessary to place this property on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. PUBLIC OUTREACH: A neighborhood meeting was not held for this project because this is not a development proposal, there is no immediate plan to develop the land, and the project complies with State law and the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code regarding annexations. FINDINGS: 1. The annexation of this area is consistent with the policies and agreements between L,arimer County and the City of Fort Collins as contained in the amended Larimer County and City of Fort Collins Intergovernmental Agreements. 2. The area meets the eligibility requirements included in State law to qualify for a voluntary annexation to the City of Fort Collins. 3. The requested zone district, L-M-N, Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood, is in compliance with the City of Fort Collins Structure Plan, the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan, and with the policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan. 4. On July 17, 2012, the City Council approved a resolution that accepted the annexation petition and determined that the petition was in compliance with State law. The resolution also initiated the annexation process for the property by establishing the date, time and place when a public hearing would be held regarding the readings of the Ordinances annexing and zoning the area. Kechter Annexation and Zoning Nos 1-3, ANX110003, 4, and 5 July 19, 2012 Planning & Zoning Hearing Page 3 The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: County FA-1 — Farming Zoning District S: County FA-1 — Farming Zoning District E: County FA-1 — Farming Zoning District E: County FA-1 — Farming Zoning District W: County FA-1 — Farming Zoning District Land Uses: Blehm residential subdivision Existing single family residence 2521 Kechter Road — existing residence Homestead residential community Kechter Crossing — planned community This is a 100% voluntary annexation for a property located within the Growth Management Area (GMA). According to policies and agreements contained in the Latimer County and City of Fort Collins Intergovernmental Agreements, the City will agree to consider annexation of property in the GMA when the property is eligible for annexation according to State law. • Annexation No.1 has 17.5% of its perimeter boundary contiguous with existing City limits from a common boundary with the southwest corner of the Sage Creek Subdivision to the east (Annexation HH-36, December, 1998), thus satisfying the requirement that no less than one -sixth (16.66%) of the perimeter boundary be contiguous to the existing City boundary. • Annexation No. 2 has 17.3% of its perimeter boundary contiguous with City limits from a common boundary with the sequential Kechter Annexation No. 1, thus satisfying the requirement that no less than one -sixth of the perimeter boundary be contiguous to the existing City boundary. • Annexation No. 3 has 19.7% of its perimeter boundary contiguous with City limits from a common boundary with the sequential Kechter Annexation No. 2, thus satisfying the requirement that no less than one -sixth of the perimeter boundary be contiguous to the existing City boundary. The requested zoning for this annexation is the Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood District (L-M-N), which is consistent with the City of Fort Collins Structure Plan and the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan. There are numerous uses permitted in this District, subject to either administrative review or review by the Planning and Zoning Board. The Land Use Code describes this zone district as follows: Purpose. The Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood District is intended to be a setting for a predominance of low density housing combined with complementary and supporting land uses that serve a neighborhood and are developed and operated in harmony with the residential characteristics of a neighborhood. The main purpose of the District is to meet a Kechter Annexation and Zoning Nos 1-3, ANX110003, 4, and 5 July 19, 2012 Planning & Zoning Hearing Page 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This annexation request is in conformance with the State of Colorado Revised Statutes as they relate to annexations, the City of Fort Collins Comprehensive Plan, the Larimer County and City of Fort Collins Intergovernmental Agreement for the Growth Management Area, and the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code. This is a 100% voluntary annexation for a property located within the Growth Management Area. The project satisfies the requirement that no less than one -sixth of the perimeter boundary be contiguous to the existing City boundary. The L-M-N zoning is consistent with the City's Structure Plan Map. The item is scheduled for first reading by City Council on August 21, 2012. BACKGROUND: The City of Fort Collins has submitted a written petition requesting the annexation of three sequential annexation areas, known collectively as Kechter Annexation. The series of annexation areas are as follows: Kechter Annexation No. 1: 0.130 acres Kechter Annexation No. 2: 0.505 acres Kechter Annexation No. 3: 18.644 acres Total for Kechter Annexations 1, 2 and 3: 19.279 acres The majority.of the land within Annexation No. 3 includes Larimer County Parcel #86080- 00-913 (2313 Kechter Road) which is owned by the City of Fort Collins as part of the Land Bank program. 2313 Kechter Road contains one single-family residence and is in the FA-1 — Farming Zoning District in Larimer County. ANALYSIS: The Kechter Annexation does not create an enclave. There are no immediate plans to develop this annexation proposal. of ,.�colrtf EM NO 3 MEETING DATE 1 i4 i2— STAFF i0tzA-tJ D PLANNING & ZONING BOARD PROJECT: Kechter Annexation Petition: Kechter Annexation and Zoning No. 1 - #ANX110003 Kechter Annexation and Zoning No. 2 - #ANX110004 Kechter Annexation and Zoning No. 3 - #ANX110005 APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins c/o Community Development and Neighborhood Services PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 OWNER: City of Fort Collins PROJECT DESCRIPTION: As the Owner and Applicant, the City of Fort Collins has submitted a written petition requesting the annexation of three sequential annexations, known collectively as the Kechter Annexation. The Kechter Annexation is located approximately 900 feet east of the intersection of South Timberline Road and Kechter Road. The requested zoning for this annexation is the Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood District (L-M-N), which is in compliance with the City of Fort Collins Structure Plan and the Fossil Creek ReservoirArea Plan. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Kechter Annexation and recommends that the property be placed in the L-M-N, Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood Zoning District. Staff is recommending that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. A map amendment would not be necessary should the Planning and Zoning Board recommend that this property be placed on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. Current Planning 281 N College Av PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 fcgov.com/currentplanning 970.221.6750