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Home My WebLink AboutMAIL CREEK CROSSING PLD/PD - A&Z - ANX130001 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORTa Mail Creek Annexation and Zoning ANX #130001 Planning & Zoning Hearing Date — November 14, 2013 Page 4 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 Intergovernmental Agreement for the Fort Collins Growth Management Area. 2. The area meets the eligibility requirements included in State law to qualify for annexation to the City of Fort Collins. 3. On November 5, 2013, the City Council will consider a Resolution accepting the annexation petition and determining that the petition was in compliance with State law. The resolution also initiates 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 Zoning District. Staff is recommending that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. A map amendment will be necessary to place this property on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Vicinity Map 2. Structure Plan Map 3. Zoning Map 4. Annexation Map 101 Mail Creek Annexation and Zoning ANX #130001 Planning & Zoning Hearing Date — November 14, 2013 Page 3 requirement that no less than one -sixth of the perimeter boundary be contiguous to the existing City boundary. The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: LMN in the City of Fort Collins; Kechter Crossing (residential) E: PUD in Larimer County; Proposed Kechter Farm S: LMN in the City of Fort Collins; Timbers (residential) W: LMN in the City of Fort Collins; Bacon Elementary FA1 — Farming in Larimer County; Vacant Land ANALYSIS: The requested zoning for this annexation is the LMN — Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District. The City's Structure Plan Map and the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan provide guidance that the subject 39.608 acres should be zoned L- MN. Thus, based on the guidance provided by the Structure Plan and the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area it is staffs finding that this property should be zoned L-M-N. 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 be necessary to place this property on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. PUBLIC OUTREACH: The notice requirements, set forth in Section 2.26 of the Land Use Code were met through this application, including that a) public notice for this hearing was sent to all residents within 1000' of the subject property, b) a sign was posted on the subject property, and c) the notice was published in the Coloradoan at least seven days prior to the hearing. In addition to this public notice, there was significant public outreach during the land use approval process through Larimer County, including a neighborhood meeting, and public hearings before the Planning Commission (July 17, 2013) and Board of County Commissioners (August 12, 2013). The project was approved by the Board of County Commissioners by a vote of 3-0. 100 5 Mail Creek Annexation and Zoning ANX #130001 Planning & Zoning Hearing Date — November 14, 2013 Page 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This is a request to annex and zone 39.608 acres located on the north side of Zephyr Road, approximately 1,450 feet east of South Timberline Road (just east of Bacon Elementary). The property is located within the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan. In accordance with the Intergovernmental Agreement with Larimer County, adopted in 1999, properties within the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area receive their land use approvals in the County and are annexed into the City prior to construction. Mail Creek is a residential development containing 137 single family dwelling units; the requested zoning for this annexation is LMN — Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood, which is in conformance with the City's Structure Plan. The surrounding properties are currently zoned LMN to the south (Timbers Development), west (Bacon Elementary), north (Kechter Crossing), and east (proposed Kechter Farm development). Staff is recommending that this property be included Sign District. A map amendment will be necessary Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. BACKGROUND: in the Residential Neighborhood to place this property on the The Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County regarding the Cooperative Planning Area adjacent to Fossil Creek Reservoir (adopted on August 31, 1999) and the IGA between the City and County regarding Cooperation on Managing Urban Development (adopted on June 24, 2008) stipulate the following: "The County may accept development applications for lands located within any area that is part of a "receiving area" established through an adopted subarea plan for any Larimer County Transferable Density Units Program. At such time as the County requires. a landowner in a receiving area to request annexation to the City, the City will process the annexation petition.such that the annexation, if approved by the City, will be completed within thirty-five (35) days following the County's approval of the final plat" (Section 56). The IGA's referenced are available online at http://www.fcgov.com/advanceplanning/pdf/iga-doc.pdf. Mail Creek Crossing is located within the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan and is in a designated receiving area. In addition, Mail Creek Crossing does have 1/6 contiguity to existing City limits through Kechter Crossing to the north (annexed in December of 2012) and Zephyr Road to the south (annexed in July 2002), thus satisfying the City, Collins ITEM NO MEETING DATE _11114/13 STAFF _EX PLANNING & ZONING BOARD PROJECT: Mail Creek Annexation and Zoning ANX #130001 APPLICANT: Jim Birdsall, TB Group 444 Mountain Avenue Berthoud, Colorado 80513 OWNER: Lehman Farm LLC 3030 S College Avenue, Suite 200 Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A written petition has been submitted requesting annexation of 39.608 acres located on the north side of Zephyr Road, approximately 1,450 feet east of South Timberline Road (just east of Bacon Elementary). The property is located within the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan. In accordance with the Intergovernmental Agreement with Larimer County, adopted in 1999, properties within the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area receive their land use approvals in the County and are annexed into the City prior to construction. Mail Creek is a residential development containing 137 single family dwelling units; the requested zoning for this annexation is LMN — Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood. 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. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and recommends that the property be placed in the LMN - 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 be necessary should the Planning and Zoning Board recommend that this property be placed on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. Planning Services 281 N College Ave — PO Box 580 — Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 fcgov.com/developmentreview/ 970.221.6750 98