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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWILD PLUM FARM ANNEXATION NO. 1 - ANX110001 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTES (7)May 1, 2012 Councilmember Horak noted Council recently received information . regarding the Historic Preservation process, but no outline of future plans for process changes was given. He asked about the future work plan. Karen Cumbo, Director of Planning, Development, and Transportation Services, replied a short cover memo outlined the short-term and long-term actions and stated work has already begun on some of the short-term actions. Staff Reports Mason Corridor Helen Migchelbrink, City Engineer, provided a brief update regarding the Mason Street Corridor Project. She stated major impacts on downtown traffic will begin in July. The railroad will completely shut down its main line on July 23-29, 2012 to replace track. Claire Thomas, Publicity Marketing Specialist, stated construction alerts will be placed on the City's web page and Twitter account. Businesses on Mason Street have been invited to a business access meeting, to be held Monday, May 7, 2012. Input has been gathered regarding the art projects to be placed along the Corridor. The kick-off event will occur on Thursday, June 7, 2012, at the Midtown Arts Center. Councilmember Manvel asked what portion of the project will be opened for bids on May 18th. Migchelbrink replied those bids will be for just over a third of the total funding, approximately $30 million. Councilmember Horak commended Thomas on her public involvement work and enthusiasm. He asked what barriers will exist to prevent individuals from crossing the street during construction. Thomas replied the railroad will be staging equipment for several days prior to closure, but the entire section from Cherry Street to Laurel Street will be closed for seven days. Migchelbrink replied Type III barriers, or Jersey barriers, as well as cones and plates will be used to ensure public safety. Additionally, traffic control individuals and potentially police will be involved. Councilmember Horak expressed concern regarding public safety during the closure. -City Manager Atteberry replied the issue will be explored and discussed further. He commended Thomas on her professionalism and commended Migchelbrink on her work for the City. Poudre River Library District Annual Report Holly Carroll, Poudre River Public Library District Executive Director, provided a brief presentation regarding the Library District's annual report. She discussed the remodel of the main library and stated the grand reopening is June 17, 2012. She stated the Harmony Library remodel was funded by Front Range Community College. The new Administrative Center has moved to 301 East Olive. Carroll announced that 76% of the area residents have active library cards. Mike Liggett, Poudre River Public. Library District Board of Trustees President, cited the many varied programs making the Library District so valuable to the community. Ms. Carroll discussed the additions and deletions from the Library collection. 367 May 1, 2012 On April 17, 2012, City Council voted to uphold the decision of the Planning and Zoning Board. In order to complete the record regarding this appeal, the Council should adopt a Resolution making findings of fact and finalizing its decision on the appeal. ***END CONSENT*' Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by Interim City Clerk Harris. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 033, 2012, Amending Chapter 26 of the City Code to Allow for On -Bill Utility Financing. 20. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 034, 2012, Amending Section 26-464 of the City Code to Establish a Medical Assistance Program for Electric Customers. Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by Interim City Clerk Harris. 8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 035, 2012, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in the General Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriated Amounts Between Accounts and Projects for the Multi jurisdictional Northern Colorado Drug Task Force. First Reading of Ordinance No. 036, 2012, Appropriating Additional Unanticipated Grant Revenue in the General Fund for the Exterior Preservation and Reconstruction of the Avery Building at the Intersection of College and Mountain Avenues. 10. First Reading of Ordinance No. 037, 2012, Authorizing the Conveyance of a Permanent, Non -Exclusive Utility Easement on'City Parks Property to Maple Hill Master Association. 11. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 038, 2012, Annexing Property Known as the Wild Plum Farm Annexation No. 1. 12. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 040, 2012, Annexing Property Known as the Wild Plum Farm Annexation No. 2. Councilmember Manvel made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Troxell, to adopt and approve all items not withdrawn from the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Weitkunat, Manvel, Ohlson, Poppaw, Horak and Troxell. Nays: none. THE MOTION CARRIED. Consent Calendar Follow-up Councilmember Troxell discussed Item No. 14, Resolution 2012-031 Making Findings of Fact Regarding the Appeal ofthe February 16, 2012, Planning and Zoning Board Denials of Two Stand- alone Modifications Concerning the Proposed Remington Annex Located at 705, 711 and 715 Remington Street, and stated the historic preservation process needs to change in order to recognize truly deserving properties. Councilmember Manvel weed with Councilmember Troxell that the process needs to be reworked. 366 May 1, 2012 12. Items Relating to the Wild Plum Farm No. 2 Annexation. A. Resolution 2012-029 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Wild Plum Farm Annexation No. 2. B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 040, 2012, Annexing Property Known as the Wild Plum Farm Annexation No. 2. This is a request to annex 3.32 acres located on the east side of North Taft Hill Road, approximately 1,750 feet north of West Vine Drive. The property is developed and is in the FA - Farming District in Larimer County. The surrounding properties are currently zoned FA — Farming in the Larimer County to the north, west and south; and, Urban Estate in the City (Lincoln Junior High School) to the east. The zoning ordinance will come forward on May 15, 2012. 13. Resolution 2012-030 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating Annexation Proceedings for the 912 Wood Street Annexation. 14. The applicant, Sidehill Investment LLC., the property owner, has submitted a written petition requesting annexation of 17.34 acres located on the east side of Wood Street, approximately 1,320 feet east of North Shields Street. The property is developed and is in the O - Open District in Larimer County. The requested zoning for this annexation is UE — Urban Estate. The surrounding properties are currently zoned O — Open in the Larimer County to the south and west, and POL — Public Open Lands in the City (Lee Martinez Park and McMurry Natural Area) to the east and north. 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, and the Larimer County. and City of Fort Collins Intergovernmental Agreements. The only known issue with this annexation is the previously expressed concern by community members and one Councilmember with the LOMR-Fill (Letter of Map Revision - Fill) process that occurred while the property is still in the County. While the floodplain regulations for the Poudre River Basin generally match across the City and the County, the City conditions its approval of LOMR-Fill applications in a way that the County does not. In this instance, the LOMR-Fill was approved by the County and portions of the site have been removed from the floodplain prior to annexation. Remaining portions of the site that are in the floodplain will be required to comply with the City's floodplain regulations. the Proposed Remington Annex Located at 705, 711 and 715 Remington Street. On March 1, 2012, an appeal of the February 16, 2012 decision of the Planning and Zoning Board to deny the Remington Annex, Modification of Standards was filed by Christian and Robin Bachelet of Remington Annex, LLC. 365 May 1, 2012 8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 035 2012 Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in the General Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriated Amounts Between Accounts and Projects for the Multi- iurisdi ctional Northern Colorado Drug Task Force The City has received three grant awards from the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Department of Justice in the amount of $201,579 for the operation of the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force (NCDTF) to help fund the investigation of illegal narcotics activities in Latimer County. 9. First Reading of Ordinance No 036 2012 Appropriating Additional Unanticipated Grant Revenue in the General Fund for the Exterior Preservation and Reconstruction of the Avery Building at the Intersection of College and Mountain Avenues. Unexpected costs, including higher bid prices and additional work requested by the owner, have resulted in the Avery Building restoration and renovation project costing more than originally provided for. The original cost of $430,270 was funded by a State Historic Fund grant for $215,135, matched by an equal amount provided by the property owner, Avery Building, LLC. The property owner has now provided the City with additional revenue in the amount of $220,000 to cover the additional costs. The award -winning project is nearing completion, and is expected to be finished at the end of May 2012. 10. First Reading of Ordinance No. 037, 2012, Authorizing the Convevance of a Permanent Non -Exclusive Utility Easement on.City Parks Property to Maple Hill Master Association. In April 2004, the City of Fort Collins Parks Department acquired Tract I, Maple Hill, located in northeast Fort Collins, near Tumberry and Country Club Road. The City purchased this tract for a future public neighborhood park as well as for access, drainage and utility easements. Maple Hill Homeowners Association has requested a utility easement for an eight -foot wide irrigation easement through the comer of Tract I. 11. Items Relating to the Wild Plum Farm No. 1 Annexation. A. Resolution 2012-028 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Wild Plum Farm Annexation No. 1. B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 038, 2012, Annexing Property Known as the Wild Plum Farm Annexation No. 1. This is a request to annex 0.64 acres located on the east side of North Taft Hill Road, approximately 1,750 feet north of West Vine Drive. The property is developed and is in the FA — Farming Zone District in Latimer County. The surrounding properties are currently zoned FA — Farming in the Latimer County to the north, west and south; and, Urban Estate in the City (Lincoln Middle School) to the east. The zoning ordinance will come forward on May 15, 2012. 364 May 1, 2012 Josh Kerson,1304 Duft Drive, requested that Police funding be increased to allow training regarding enforcing excessive truck emissions. Eric Sutherland, 3520 Golden Currant, discussed the City's Utility using debt to fund the Smart Meter program. He stated the tiered rate/Smart Meter combination is contradictory. Doug Brobst, 1625 Independence Road, thanked Council for questioning Dr. Frank at its work session and asked how many site selection sub -committee meetings have occurred and how many have been face-to-face. He urged Council to consider a ballot referendum in opposition to the stadium in November. Chester McQueary, 613 Princeton Road, urged Council to allow citizens to have a say regarding the proposed on -campus stadium via a ballot referendum. Citizen Participation Follow-up Mayor Pro Tern Ohlson expressed frustration regarding the perceived lack of funding for Police Services and asked that City Manager Atteberry work with Police Services to alleviate complaints relating.to funding issues. City Manager Atteberry replied he will work with Chief Hutto regarding the issue. Mayor Pro Tern Ohlson supported the idea of placing a referendum regarding the proposed on - campus stadium on the November ballot. CONSENT CALENDAR 6. Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the April 3 and April 17, 2012 Regular Meetings. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 033. 2012, Amending Chapter 26 of the City Code to Allow for On -Bill Utility Financing. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 17, 2012, revises language in Chapter 26 of the City Code to enable Utilities to provide financing and on -bill servicing of loans for energy efficiency, water efficiency and renewable energy projects. 'Utilities is proposing to pilot a new program element for 2012, providing on -bill financing for residential' customers participating in the Home Efficiency Program, the Solar Rebate Program and for customers who need to repair or replace a water supply line. The primary goal of the on -bill financing pilot is to facilitate more efficiency upgrades in the residential sector. These upgrades reduce our need for future energy resources, reduce our environmental footprint,' promote local economic health by investing in our, built environment and improve the health, comfort and safety of our homes. 363 May 1, 2012 COUNCIL.OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Council -Manager Form of Government Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m. A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll call was answered by the following Councilmembers: Horak, Manvel, Ohlson, Poppaw, Troxell and Weikunat. Councilmembers Absent: Kottwitz Staff Members Present: Atteberry, Harris, Roy. Agenda Review City Manager Atteberry stated the title of Item No. 13, Resolution 2012-030 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating Annexation Proceedings for the 912 Mood Street Annexation, has been changed to Wood Street Annexation, as a specific address cannot be used in an annexation title. Eric Sutherland, 3520 Golden Currant, withdrew Item No. 7, Second Reading of Ordinance No. 033, 2012, Amending Chapter 26 of the City Code to Allow for On -Bill Utility Financing, from the Consent Calendar. Citizen Participation Mel Hilgenberg, 172 North College Avenue, discussed the canal on the Brinks property, opposed the proposed on -campus stadium, requested that the City work with CSU regarding a proposed on - campus parking garage, opposed the Jefferson roundabout, and asked about the status of the alley naming project. Carl Patton, 619 Skysail Lane, thanked Council for questioning Dr. Frank at its work session and urged Council to consider a ballot referendum in opposition to the stadium in November. He discussed the SOS Hughes newsletter. Bob Overbeck, 302 Parker, thanked the City for providing free mulch to residents and thanked Council for questioning Dr. Frank at its work session. He provided examples from Kalamazoo, Michigan, in which an on -campus stadium has reduced property value. Virginia Farver, 1214 Bellview Drive, opposed the AMI Smart Meters based on possible health concerns. She requested a moratorium be placed on meter instal lation.pending further investigation of health impact. 362 13. Resolution 2012-030 Finding Substantial Compliance and Adopted on Consent 6-0 Initiating Annexation Proceedings forthe 912 Wood Street Annexation. 14. Resolution 2012-031 Making Findings of Fact Regarding Adopted on Consent 6-0 the Appeal of the February 16, 2012, Planning and Zoning Board Denials of Two Stand-alone Modifications Concerning the Proposed Remington Annex Located at 705, 711 and 715 Remington Street. ITEMS NEEDING INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION: 19. Resolution 2012-032 Recognizing the Veterans Plaza Adopted 5-1 (Nays: Troxell) Time Capsule and Directing a Future City Council to Open the Time Capsule on Veterans Day 2111. 20. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 034, 2012, Amending Adopted 6-0 Section 26-464 of the City Code to Establish a Medical Assistance Program for Electric Customers. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m City of CITY COUNCIL VOTING RESULTS Fort Collins May 1, 2012 Councilmembers Present: Horak, Manvel, Ohlson, Poppaw, Troxell, Weitkunat Councilmembers Absent: Kottwitz CONSENT AGENDA: 6. Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the April 3 Adopted on Consent 6-0 and April 17, 2012 Regular Meetings. 7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 033, 2012, Amending Adopted 6-0 Chapter 26 of the City Code to Allow for On -Bill Utility Financing. 8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 035, 2012, Appropriating Adopted on Consent 6-0 Unanticipated Grant Revenue in the General Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriated Amounts Between Accounts and Projects forthe Multi jurisdictional Northern Colorado Drug Task Force. 9. First Reading of Ordinance No. 036, 2012, Appropriating Adopted on Consent 6-0 Additional Unanticipated Grant Revenue in the General Fund for the Exterior Preservation and Reconstruction of the Avery Building at the Intersection of College and Mountain Avenues. 10. First Reading of Ordinance No. 037, 2012, Authorizing the Adopted on Consent 6-0 Conveyance of a Permanent, Non -Exclusive Utility Easement on City Parks Property to Maple Hill Master Association. 11. Items Relating to the Wild Plum Farm No. 1 Annexation. A. Resolution 2012-028 Setting Forth Findings of Adopted on Consent 6-0 Fact and Determinations Regarding the Wild Plum Farm Annexation No. 1. B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 038, Adopted on Consent 6-0 2012, Annexing Property Known as the Wild Plum Farm Annexation No. 1. 12. Items Relating to the Wild Plum Farm No. 2 Annexation. A. Resolution 2012-029 Setting Forth Findings of Adopted on Consent 6-0 Fact and Determinations Regarding the Wild Plum Farm Annexation No. 2. B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 040, Adopted on Consent 6-0 2012, Annexing Property Known asthe Wild Plum Farm Annexation No. 2.