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Sunrise Ridge, 15` Filing
Administrative Hearing
Findings, Conclusions, and Decision
March 30, 2006
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The plat indicates that dedications for public street rights -of -way, and utility and
drainage easements, are provided as needed to serve the lots.
C. Section 3.6.3 — Street Pattern and Connectivity Standards
The Staff Report summarizes the PDP's compliance with the applicable street
pattern and connectivity standards.
D. Section 3.6.4 — Transportation Level of Service Requirements
The Project Development Plan complies with the Transportation Level of Service
standards found in Section 3.6.4.
SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS
A. The Sunrise Ridge, First Filing, Project Development Plan is subject to
administrative review and the requirements of the Land Use Code (LUC).
B. The Sunrise Ridge, First Filing, Project Development Plan complies with all
applicable Urban Estate zone district standards contained in Article 4 of the Land
Use Code.
C. The Sunrise Ridge, First Filing, Project Development Plan complies with all
applicable General Development Standards, including the Plat Standards,
contained in Article 3 of the Land Use Code.
DECISION
The Sunrise Ridge, First Filing, Project Development Plan, #13-05A, is hereby approved
by the Hearing Officer subject to the following condition:
This approval is contingent upon the applicant rezoning that portion of the property
zoned L-M-N, Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood, to U-E, Urban Estate prior to plat
recordation.
Dated this 30th day of March, 2006 per authority granted by Sections
1.4.9(E) and 2.1 of the Land Use Code.
11 ameron Gloss
Current Planning Di ector
Sunrise Ridge, 15S Filing
Administrative Hearing
Findings, Conclusions, and Decision
March 30, 2006
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FACTS AND FINDINGS
1. Site Context
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: HC; existing and developing multi -family housing (Brookfield
Subdivision -marketed as Morningside Townhomes)
S: FA-1 (County); Existing large -lot, semi -rural single family detached housing
E: FA-1 (County); Vacant- Fossil Creek Reservoir Inlet Ditch
W L-M-N; Existing single-family attached residential (Willowbrook
Subdivision- marketed as Observatory Village)
Originally part of a large farm, the seven lots that front on the section line road
were split off from the original farm approximately 25 years ago.
All seven lots were included in the boundary area of the Fossil Creek Reservoir
Area Plan jointly adopted by the City and Larimer County in 1999.
2. Compliance with Article 4 and the U-E Zoning District Standards:
The proposed subdivision complies with all applicable Land Use and
Development standards specified in Section 4.1 of the Land Use Code.
Proposed density does not exceed two (2) dwelling units per acre and all lots are
at least'/2 acre in size. Minimum lot width is provided for all lots within the
subdivision. The proposed single-family detached and two-family attached
dwellings are permitted uses within the district. Compliance with the street
connectivity and design standards is met by virtue of the Rock Creek Drive street
connection. There are no other Land Use Standards applicable to the
development.
3. Compliance with Article 3 of the Land Use Code — General Development
Standards
A. Section 3.3.1 (B) — Lots
The plat provides for direct vehicular access to all lots within the subdivision. Lots
have been configured in a regular shape and substantially at a right angle to
streets except where a cul-de-sac results in lots that are more "pie -shaped". In all
cases, building envelopes can still accommodate housing sited within the
prescribed building setbacks for the district. Therefore, this standard has been
met.
B. Section 3.3.1 [C] (1) - Public Sites, Reservations, and Dedications
Sunrise Ridge, 15' Filing a
Administrative Hearing
Findings, Conclusions, and Decision
March 30, 2006
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SUMMARY OF HEARING OFFICER DECISION: Conditional Approval
ZONING DISTRICT: U-E, Urban Estate
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Evidence presented to the Hearing Officer established
no controversy or facts to refute that the hearing was
properly posted, legal notices mailed and notice
published.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Hearing Officer, presiding pursuant to the Fort Collins Land Use Code, opened the
hearing at approximately 5:30 p.m. on March 30, 2006 in the Venti Conference Room at
281 North College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado.
HEARING TESTIMONY, WRITTEN COMMENTS AND OTHER EVIDENCE:
The Hearing Officer accepted during the hearing the following evidence: (1) Planning
Department Staff Report; (2) application, plans, maps and other supporting documents
submitted by the applicant and the applicant's representatives to the City of Fort Collins;
and (3) a sign up sheet of persons attending the hearing. The LUC, the City's
Comprehensive Plan (City Plan), and the formally promulgated policies of the City are
all considered part of the evidence considered by the Hearing Officer.
The following is a list of those who attended the meeting:
From the City:
Ted Shepard, Chief Planner
From the Applicant:
Kelly Smith
From the Public:
None.
Written Comments:
None.
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER
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ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING DATE: March 30, 2006
PROJECT NAME:
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANTS:
OWNERS:
HEARING OFFICER:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Sunrise Ridge, First Filing, Project
Development Plan
#13-05A
Howard Mounts & Mr. and Mrs. Kelly
and Theresa Smith
Sunrise Ridge LLC
7890 Pheasant Run Lane
Wellington, CO 80549
Howard Mounts
5101 Strauss Cabin Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Kelly and Theresa Smith
7890 Pheasant Run Lane
Wellington, CO 80549
Cameron Gloss
Current Planning Director
The Applicant has submitted a request to subdivide an 8.7 acre parcel into 12 lots, all of
which are a minimum of one-half acre in size. Seven of the lots are designated for
single family detached dwellings. Five lots are designed for duplexes.
The subject property is located at 5101 S. Strauss Cabin Road, approximately one-half
mile south of East Harmony Road on the west side of Strauss Cabin Road. The Fossil
Creek Reservoir Inlet Ditch forms a portion of the east boundary.
281 North College Avenue • PO. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6750 • FAX (970) 416-2020