HomeMy WebLinkAboutMOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL SECOND ANNEXATION & ZONING - 3-09 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORTMountain View School Second Annexation and Zoning - #3-09
March 19, 2009 P & Z Meeting
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FINDINGS:
1. The annexation of this area is consistent with the policies and agreements between
Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins contained in the Intergovernmental
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 March 3, 2009, 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.
4. The requested LMN, Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood Zoning District is in
conformance with the policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the annexation and requested zoning of LMN, Low Density
Mixed -Use Neighborhood.
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.
Mountain View School Second Annexation and Zoning - #3-09
March 19, 2009 P & Z Meeting
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side of LaPorte Avenue, midway between North Taft Hill Road (to the east) and North
Overland Trail (to the west). The property is partially developed as a Poudre School
District parking lot and is in the FA, Farming Zone District in Larimer County. Existing
Poudre School District facilities are to the west and south; and property to the east and
north are undeveloped; however, the Sanctuary West residential development proposal is
under review by the City. The requested zoning for this annexation is LMN, Low Density
Mixed -Use Neighborhood. The surrounding properties are currently zoned RL, Low
Density Residential in the City to the south and LMN, Low Density Mixed -Use
Neighborhood in the City to the west, east and north. This is a 100% voluntary
annexation.
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 gains the required 1/6 contiguity to existing City limits
from common boundaries with the Vine -LaPorte -Taft Annexation (September, 1982) to the
north and east; and the Mountain View School Annexation (May, 1998) to the south and
west. Although this is a 100% voluntary annexation, the property has been "enclaved"
(completely surrounded by City limits) since the approval of the Mountain View School
Annexation in 1998.
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: LMN in the City of Fort Collins;
undeveloped
E: LMN in the City of Fort Collins;
undeveloped
S: RL in the City of Fort Collins;
existing Poudre School District facilities
W: LMN in the City of Fort Collins;
existing Poudre School District facilities
ANALYSIS:
The requested zoning for this annexation is the LMN, Low Density Mixed -Use
Neighborhood Zoning 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 LMN 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 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.
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PROJECT: Mountain View School Second Annexation and Zoning - #3-09
APPLICANT: Vignette Studios
Terence Hoaglund
144 N Mason, Suite 2
Fort Collins, CO 80524
OWNER: Poudre School District
2445 LaPorte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO. 80521
\� PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This is a request to annex and zone 1.46 acres located on the north side of LaPorte
Avenue, midway between North Taft Hill Road (to the east) and North Overland Trail (to
the west). The property is partially developed as a Poudre School District parking lot and
is in the FA, Farming Zone District in Larimer County. Existing Poudre School District
facilities are to the west and south; and property to the east and north are undeveloped;
however, the Sanctuary West residential development proposal, located north of LaPorte
Avenue, is under review by the City. The requested zoning for this annexation is LMN,
Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the annexation and recommends that the property be.
placed in the LMN, Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood.
Staff 1s 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.
BACKGROUND:
The applicant, Vignette Studios, on behalf of the property owners, Poudre School District,
have submitted a written petition requesting annexation of 1.46 acres located on the north