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HomeMy WebLinkAboutREIN ANNEXATION & ZONING - 21-07 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORTRein Annexation & Zoning - #21-07 August 16, 2007 P & Z Meeting Page 4 The Plan designates Limited Commercial for areas where some commercial exists already. It allows businesses, but not vehicle -intensive uses. Workshops and custom small industry could occur. The intent is to encourage reinvestment and redevelopment in existing neighborhoods. The Rein Annexation is located within an area designated as Limited Commercial by the Land Use Framework Plan. 5. Findings of Fact/Conclusion: In evaluating the request for the Rein Annexation and Zoning, Staff makes the following findings of fact: A. The annexation of this parcel is consistent with the policies and agreements between Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins, as contained in the amended INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT —GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREA. B. The parcel meets all criteria included in State law to qualify for annexation by the City of Fort Collins. C. The requested zone district, C-L, Limited Commercial is in conformance with two elements of the City's Comprehensive Plan (City Plan). These elements are the Structure Plan Map and the Northwest Subarea Plan. D. Staff recommends the parcel be placed within the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. E On July 17, 2007, City Council passed a Resolution which accepted the annexation petition and determined that the petition is in compliance with State law. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Rein Annexation. Staff recommends approval of placement into the C-L, Limited Commercial zone district. Finally, Staff recommends that the property be placed within the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. Attachments: Site, Landscape and Building Elevation Plans Traffic Impact Study Request for Buffer Reduction Rein Annexation & Zoning - #21-07 August 16, 2007 P & Z Meeting Page 3 enclave. On July 17, 2007, City Council passed a Resolution which accepted the annexation petition and established that the petition is in compliance with State statutes. 2. Compliance with State Law: As mentioned, the annexation has 54% of its perimeter boundary contiguous with existing City,limits which exceeds the required one -sixth as mandated by State law. Further, the parcel is found to have a community of interest with the City and the parcel is expected to urbanize shortly. 3. Zoning: Requested Zoning — C-L, Limited Commercial The proposed zoning is Limited Commercial. The Land Use Code describes this zone district as follows: "The Limited Commercial District is intended for areas primarily containing existing, small commercial uses that are adjacent to residential neighborhoods. Many of these areas have transitioned over time from residential to commercial uses. The District is divided into the Riverside Area as depicted in Figure 21 and all other areas. The purpose of this district is to allow small scale nonresidential uses to continue to exist or to expand while still protecting surrounding residential areas, provided that such areas have been designated under an adopted subarea plan as being appropriate for the C-L District." 4. Northwest Subarea Plan: As mentioned, the C-L zone district complies with both Northwest Subarea Plan, adopted in December of 2006, and the City's Structure Plan Map. The C-L zone would match the zoning of the property to the west. According to the Plan: One of the key ideas of the Plan is to preserve and contain small commercial land uses in discrete existing locations. Existing commercial and independent businesses will remain, but further proliferation of large commercial development will not occur. Rein Annexation & Zoning - #21-07 August 16, 2007 P & Z Meeting Page 2 of C-L, Limited Commercial, is in compliance with the Northwest Subarea Plan and Structure Plan Map. Staff recommends the parcel be placed within the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. The Initiating Resolution was considered by City Council on July 17, 2007 and approved. The item is scheduled for first reading by City Council on August 21, 2007. COMMENTS: Background: According to the policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County, contained in the amended (November 21, 2000) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS — GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREA (I.G.A.), the City will agree to consider for annexation property in the G.M.A. when such property is eligible for annexation according to State law. According to the I.G.A., as amended,: "It is the City's intent to annex properties within the GMA as expeditiously as possible consistent with the terms of this Agreement. Except as provided in Section 8(B), the City agrees to consider the annexation of any parcel or parcels of land located within the GMA which are eligible for voluntary annexation pursuant to the provisions of Title 31, Article 12 Colorado Revised Statutes." The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: O, Open (County); Rural Residential S: N-C-M; Existing single family subdivision (Capital Hill) E: O, Open (County); Rural Residential E: E; City of Fort Collins Fleet Services Storage and Maintenance Facility W: C-L; Existing shop for a small gutter fabrication and installation business. The parcel gains the necessary one -sixth contiguity along the entire south and west property lines. Of the total perimeter boundary, the parcel has 54% contiguity with the City limits. This substantially exceeds the required minimum of 16.66% (one - sixth). The parcel, therefore, complies with the requirements of the INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT — GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREA and is eligible for annexation. One of the stated intents of the AGREEMENT is to have urban development occur within the City in order that the provision of urban level services by the County would be minimized. This is a 100% voluntary annexation. The parcel is not an ITEM NO. 3 MEETING DATE 9/16/07 STAFF Ted Shepard Citv of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Rein Annexation and Zoning, #21-07 APPLICANTS: Mr. Michael Rein and Ms. Cassie Ewan c/o Hattman and Associates 145 W. Swallow Road Fort Collins, CO 80525 OWNERS: Mr. Michael Rein and Ms. Cassie Ewan 1038 West Vine Drive Fort Collins, CO 80521 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request to annex and zone a 1.52 acre parcel. The site is 1038 West Vine Drive located approximately at the midpoint between North Shields Street and Wood Street. Contiguity with the existing municipal boundary is gained along the entire south boundary which is shared with the Capital Hill Subdivision. Contiguity is also gained along the entire west boundary which is shared with the Snyder Annexation. The Arthur Ditch forms the north boundary. The requested zoning is Limited Commercial which is in conformance with the Northwest Subarea Plan. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Annexation and Zoning and Placement into the Residential Neighborhood Sign District EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This is a 100% voluntary annexation for a property located within the Growth Management Area. The property satisfies the requirement that no less than one -sixth of the perimeter boundary be contiguous to the existing City boundary. The applicant's requested zoning COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (970) 221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT