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Home My WebLink AboutEAST SKYWAY REZONING - 19-07 - CORRESPONDENCE - CORRESPONDENCE-NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING-p EAST SKYWAY REZONING NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING AUGUST 301h9 2207 SIGN -IN SHEET Name Address Phone Number 9 z L 3 - 6 8 3 - e. Wfers sod f 2.2L - 3 g 2 7— S eual U S z S w 2 LI • Not only inconsistent with structure plan, it is inconsistent with the history of the properties. Need to furnish history to P&Z and Council. The history of the properties which is clearly a rejection of commercial use consistently and over time, and much of it could have been controlled by the City. • What happens if approved?? What uses are allowed without review and meeting city standards? Existing residence should be included in RL. Are building codes compliant for commercial use? Neighborhood Meeting Comments Page 3 August 30, 2007 • Are the existing buildings on 209 Skyway compliant w/commercial use standards? Supports change as proposed In support of change The following comments were forwarded the next day by one of the property owners who attended the meeting: My concern is the migration of commercial zoning to the east. Existing structure plan zoning seems appropriate to me. If we are going to allow commercial east of Kelmar Strip, then all properties on the east side of the future Aran street should have the same opportunity to be commercial. I am very troubled by code compliance. It always slips its way into the discussion when staff states the business can continue. It is the use by right of home occupation as defined by the Larimer County Land Use Code that continues, not the current zoning violations on the property. Staff cannot simply say the business use can continue. Need a code compliance expert at P&Z and Council. The Whitman's want to be developers and it is not about their small business. Developers must pay their own way • I believe it is inappropriate for staff to process this zoning change. It is not in the best interest of the City. The property owners should be doing it. • Staff talks about a better transition along Skyway. What is wrong with what is there, which is exactly what was planned (except for the zoning violations). • Why is 225 E Skyway included??? Its use is legal and conforming, so why include it? Why are properties to the south not included??? The proposal is a patchwork of zoning, inconsistent with the structure plan. Will proposed zoning changes create a change in condition that allows other zoning changes? Why do this now? Why not wait for the South College Corridor Plan? Neighborhood Meeting Comments Page 2 August 30, 2007 • Attachment No. 5 East Skyway Plan Amendment and Rezoning — File # 19-07 Summary of Neighborhood Meeting Held on August 301h, 2007 A neighborhood meeting was held on August 301h, 2007 for the East Skyway Plan Amendment and Rezoning item. The meeting was held at the Montessori School located at 225 East Skyway Drive beginning at 7:00 p.m. In addition to two City staff, 6 property owners attended the meeting. The following comments were recorded: The two long-term existing businesses located at 209 and 225 East Skyway Drive are good neighbors and I have no objections to the proposed amendments. I would like to see them continue in business and support whatever they want. We don't need any more additional hoops and City requirements to regulate existing businesses out of town. • Why not focus on Kelmar Strip commercial businesses? • What is the rezoning going to improve in the area? • Is the City initiating the amendment and rezoning? • What do we want the alley for? What happens with the garages on that alley? • The existing businesses do not need City intervention — leave them alone. • Is the small engine repair business legal as operated today? Is outdoor storage allowed with existing zoning? • Why do we need commercial east of Aran Street? For 209 Skyway, any change of use would trigger a development application. Why not address vacant properties to south? P & Z Board and Council should get history of 209 Skyway actions I have a fear of addressing these individual properties w/o comprehensive plan — appears patchwork Does this rezoning set a precedent? Justification for the rezoning is based on compatibility of land uses and establishing a logical development pattern in the area. Staff assessed if Urban Estate is appropriate for this location given the adjacent commercial uses and determined that it is not. Furthermore, the conversion of the existing commercial operation back to a single-family residential house is very unlikely. , The current owner has requested a rezoning to commercial for the entire property. Staff has never supported this request, but rather is supporting establishing a transition of uses and further separation between commercial and low density residential. Any new commercial development proposal will not allow outside storage and in complying with the Land Use Code Standards, will need to provide new fencing, landscaping and other street improvements. Next Steps: Planning and Zoning Board Hearing September 20, 2007 Recommendation to City Council City Council Hearing October 16, 2007 Decision Neighborhood Meeting Handout Page 2 Plannir 'Development & Transportation vices City Planning Et Community Development City of Fort Collins FROM: City Planning Staff TO: Residents and Property Owners near Skyway Drive Rezoning DATE: August 30, 2007 RE: East Skyway Rezoning - Neighborhood Meeting Handout Purpose of Neighborhood Meeting: fcgov.com/cityplanning At this meeting, you will have an opportunity to hear from City staff about their rezoning request, ask questions and share your thoughts about this proposal. As this item moves forward, you will have another opportunity to provide input at a public hearing, at which time you will receive a similar notification. Description of East Skyway Rezoning: The project known as East Skyway Rezoning is a proposal to rezone two properties on East Skyway Drive, initiated by City staff. The first property is located at 209 E. Skyway Drive. The existing zoning is Urban Estate. The proposed zoning includes a change to Commercial on the west 2/3 of the property, and a change to Low Density Residential on the east 1/3 of the property. The second property is located at 225 East Skyway Drive, with an existing zoning of Urban Estate. The proposed zoning is a change to Low Density Residential on the north 1/3 of the property and retains the remaining south 2/3 of the property as Urban Estate. Intent of Rezoning: At the time of the SW Enclave annexation implemented in April, 2007, staff applied the City Structure Plan map in making a determination for zoning. In this case for 209 and 225 E. Skyway, the zoning was Urban Estate. Based on numerous discussions regarding the property on 209 E. Skyway, staff has determined that the Urban Estate zoning is not the appropriate zone to support the current use on the property, nor provide an appropriate transition between this property and the existing neighborhood. As a result, staff is initiating the rezoning of both 209 and 225 E. Skyway Drive with a combination of Commercial and Residential Low Density. Staff is prepared to take this item forward now and have a decision by City Council as part of the biannual rezoning process to resolve any long-standing zoning issues for this area. 281 North College Avenue • PO Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • 970-221-6376 FAX 970-224-6111 . TDD 970-224-6002 . cityplanning@fcgov.com