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Home My WebLink AboutHARMONY AND SHIELDS REZONING - 1-06 - CORRESPONDENCE - (8)Land Use The requested rezoning map will provide a compact urban design that will be conducive to pedestrian and transit use. The infill site will enhance the character and sense of place by increasing the visibility of commercial uses along Harmony and Shields and provide a cohesive sense of place by having the residential together. Transportation The requested rezoning map will implement land use patterns that will support effective transit, an efficient roadway system and provide for alternative transportation modes on trails and pedestrian street design. Community Appearance and Design The requested rezoning map will place commercial in the best visual and accessible location and provide for a more appropriate transition of land uses and densities to adjacent property. Economic Sustainability and Development The requested rezoning map will foster economic development and encourage investment within the project. The requested rezoning map is market driven and economically sustainable. Housing The requested rezoning map will promote neighborhood stability by moving commercial development away from neighboring single-family homes. A mix of appropriate housing will transition between adjacent properties and proposed uses to enhance and maintain the neighborhood. Environment The requested rezoning map is an appropriate location for a commercial neighborhood center. Commercial uses are more efficiently accessed at the corner of two arterials. Noise levels from arterials are buffered by the commercial buildings and enhance the community feel. The ditch / trail corridor will provide recreational opportunities and alternative modes of transportation to the commercial, schools and parks. Open Lands Open lands along the western edge of the property will be maintained along the existing ditch corridor. This trail corridor will promote alternative modes of transportation for walkers and bicyclists. This connection and a narrow trail along harmony will allow interconnectivity between existing neighborhoods and the proposed commercial center. Growth Management The property is a sustainable infill site that will increase economic activity in the area to benefit existing residents and businesses. Sincerely, Markel Homes Chad Kipfer %Markel Markel Homes Construction Company 5723 Arapahoe Avenue, #2B Boulder, CO 80303 303-449-8689 (office) 303-444-2798 (fax) 17 February 2006 Cameron Gloss Planning Director City of Fort Collins 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 RE: Request for minor amendment to Structure Plan Concurrent with Harmony and Shields Rezoning Application Dear Cameron We request that the City of Fort Collin's Structure Plan be amended to match our application for the Harmony and Shields rezoning map. The amendment would move the Neighborhood Commercial Center designation to the northwest comer of Harmony and Shields. The Medium Density Mixed -Use designation would be moved and transition away from the commercial comer to be contiguous with the other Medium Density Mixed -Use area on the Structure Plan. The greenway across the property would be located as a narrow trail corridor along the north side of Harmony road. The existing Structure Plan is in need of the proposed amendment. The neighborhood commercial center is not economically viable in its current configuration on the structure plan. Market demand from commercial developers, retail tenants and grocery store anchors is for the commercial to be located at the corner of the site. A more appropriate transition to existing lower density homes can be accomplished by moving the commercial to the comer and placing residential in the middle of the site. The green corridor on the existing structure plan is land locked by existing development. The existing greenway on the structure plan runs parallel to Harmony from College to Shields. A narrow trail corridor west of Shields, along the north side of Harmony and below the proposed NC zone would complement the existing corridor and enhance pedestrian activity in the commercial zone, interconnect existing neighborhoods and fulfill the intent of the structure plan. The proposed amendment will promote and maintain the existing public welfare and will be consistent with the vision, goals, principles and policies of City Plan as outlined below: to the Planning and Zoning Board hearing. Should the applicant wish to go forward with a neighborhood meeting, please contact Cameron Gloss to find a suitable time and location for the meeting. A neighborhood meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, 1 March 2006 from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Topic: Public Meeting Schedule Number: 5 Created: 21112006 [211106] 1st Reading of a potential rezoning ordinance and consideration of the Structure Plan Amendment will be reviewed by City Council at its meeting on April 18, 2006, with 2nd Reading occurring May 2nd. The Planning and Zoning Board's public hearing will occur on March 16, 2006. In order to stay on -track for this schedule, the applicant will need to submit a complete revised application no later than February 17, 2006. Acknowledged Department: Light & Power Topic: General Number: 1 [11171061 No Comments. Issue Contact: Doug Martine Created: 111712006 Department: Light & Power Issue Contact: Janet McTague Topic: General Number: 7 Created: 21112006 [2111061 Light and Power will be installing a new switch cabinet near the existing underground vault on the south side of Harmony, west of Shields. It appears that the new cabinet will be in the ROW- if not, it may be necessary to grant an easement Acknowledged Department: Zoning Topic: General Number: 3 [11271061 NO COMMENTS Issue Contact: Jenny Nuckols Created: 112712006 if you have any questions regarding these issues or any other issues related to this project, please feel free to call me at my direct line (970) 221-6765. Sincerely, Cameron Gloss Current Planning Director Page 2 17 February 2006 Cameron, Responses to comments are listed in this typeface below each item. Sincerely, Chad Kipfer MICHAEL MARKEL/CHAD KIPFER Date: 0210712006 MARKEL HOMES 5723 ARAPAHOE AVE, #2B BOULDER, CO 80303 Michael and Chad, The City staff has reviewed your submittal for HARMONY AND SHIELDS REZONING - TYPE II, and we offer the following comments: ISSUES: Department: Current Planning Issue Contact: Cameron Gloss Topic: City Plan Amendment Number: 4 Created: 21112006 [211106] In addition to the rezoning petition, the applicant will need to submit a written request to formally amend the City's Comprehensive Plan map known as the Structure Plan. Information provided in the request must include justification for the Plan amendment based on the City Plan principles and policies. City Plan is available for download on the City's website fcgov.com. Formal request to amend the Structure Plan is attached for your r oeri cm Department:. Current Planning Issue Contact: Tara Leman Topic: General Number: 2 Created: 112512006 [1125106] According to GIS, there is a problem with curve of the first #2 of the legal description's second page - call Katy Carpenter (416-2048) with questions. Katv was contacted and the issue was resolved. Department: Current Planning Issue Contact: Cameron Gloss Topic: Neighborhood Meeting Number: 6 Created: 21112006 [2111061 Although not required with this application, staff highly recommends that the applicant conduct a neighborhood meeting prior Page 1