HomeMy WebLinkAboutHEFFINGTON FARM SUBDIVISION - PDP - 2-06 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESr,JhLo -, _
4crFIN(TrW FARM �UPVVISIGN PDP
AbuN CTRATIVt- l- ARI_ G�--
���
NA M G 6- DD�-
��TR�c.(<C���w�_(26o�S,r�-F7—
��ai
Heffington Farm Subdivision
Administrative Hearing
Findings, Conclusions, and Decision
May 26, 2006
Page 4 of 4
B. The Heffington Farm Subdivision Project Development Plan satisfies the
development standards of the LMN zoning district.
C. The Heffington Farm Subdivision Project Development Plan complies with all
applicable General Development Standards, including the Plat Standards,
contained in Article 3 of the Land Use Code.
DECISION
The Heffington Farm Subdivision Project Development Plan #2-06, is hereby approved
by the Hearing Officer.
Dated this 29th day of May 2006, per authority granted by Sections
1.4.9(E) and 2.1 of the Land Use Code.
/Cameron Gloss
l Current Planritng Director
Heffington Farm Subdivision
Administrative Hearing
Findings, Conclusions, and Decision
May 26, 2006
Page 3 of 4
W: WMN; existing single-family residential; approved multi -family (Spring
Creek Ranch)
E: RL; existing single-family residential
This property was annexed into the City as part of the S. Taft Hill 7th Annexation
on May 20, 2003.
2. Compliance with Article 4 and the LMN Zoning District Standards:
There are no land use or development standards within Article Four of the Land
Use Code applicable to this plat request as no development is contemplated at
this time.
3. Compliance with Article 3 of the Land Use Code — General Development
Standards
A. Section 3.3.1 (B) — Lots
The plat provides for direct vehicular access from a street (West Drake Road),
and the lot lines are substantially at a right angle or parallel to the street.
Therefore, this standard has been met.
B. Section 3.3.1 [C] (1) - Public Sites, Reservations, and Dedications
The plat indicates that dedications for utility easements are provided as needed
to serve the lot. Several recorded easements, including those dedicated for
utilities and a bicycle/pedestrian trail have been noted on the plat.
Some area residents expressed concern at the hearing regarding the potential
relocation of an off -site sewer line and the impact such line may have on existing
easements, particularly with respect to recorded easements for the Spring Creek
trail. The Hearing Officer finds that these comments, while important to the
public, fall outside the scope of the applicable review criteria for the Project. The
public's interest in this unrelated issue was noted at the hearing and the City staff
committed to provide follow-up information to impacted property owners.
SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS
A. The Heffington Farm Subdivision Project Development Plan is subject to
administrative review and the requirements of the Land Use Code (LUC).
Heffington Farm Subdivision
Administrative Hearing
Findings, Conclusions, and Decision
May 26, 2006
Page 2 of 4
PUBLIC HEARING
The Hearing Officer, presiding pursuant to the Fort Collins Land Use Code, opened the
hearing at approximately 2:00 p.m. on May 26, 2006 in Conference Room A at 281
North College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado.
HEARING TESTIMONY, WRITTEN COMMENTS AND OTHER EVIDENCE:
The Hearing Officer accepted during the hearing the following evidence: (1) Planning
Department Staff Report; (2) application, plans, maps and other supporting documents
submitted by the applicant and the applicant's representatives to the City of Fort Collins;
(3) a sign up sheet of persons attending the hearing; and (4) a tape recording of
testimony provided during the hearing. The LUC, the City's Comprehensive Plan (City
Plan), and the formally promulgated policies of the City are all considered part of the
evidence considered by the Hearing Officer.
The following is a list of those who attended the meeting:
From the City:
Shelby Sommer, Associate Planner
From the Applicant:
Greg Heffington
From the Public:
Al Sedlak, 1925 W. Drake Road
Patrick O'Donnell, 2604 S. Taft Hill Road
Written Comments:
None.
FACTS AND FINDINGS
1. Site Context
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: MMN; existing single-family residential
S: LMN; existing single family residential
City of Fort Collins
Commu. -y Planning and Environmental 1. vices
Current Planning
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER
TYPE I ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND DECISION
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING DATE:
PROJECT NAME:
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT/OWNER:
HEARING OFFICER:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
May 26, 2006
Heffington Farm Subdivision Project
Development Plan (PDP)
#2-06
Gregory and Barbara Heffington
1821 W. Drake Road
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526
Cameron Gloss
Current Planning Director
The applicant has submitted a request to consolidate three separate, contiguous
parcels at 1821 W. Drake Road, 1815 W. Drake Road, and the driveway providing
access to these parcels to Drake Road, into one parcel.
SUMMARY OF HEARING OFFICER DECISION: Approval
ZONING DISTRICT: LMN - Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Evidence presented to the Hearing Officer established
no controversy or facts to refute that the hearing was
properly posted, legal notices mailed and notice
published.
281 North College Avenue • PO. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6750 • FAX (970) 416-2020