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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMULBERRY EAST FIRST ANNEXATION - 12-04 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORTMulberry East 1st Annexation and Zoning, File #12-04 June 17, 2004 P&Z Meeting Page 4 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and that the property be placed in the C - Commercial Zoning District. Staff is recommending that this property not be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. A map amendment would be necessary to place this property on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. Mulberry East 1st Annexation and Zoning, File #12-04 June 17, 2004 P&Z Meeting Page 3 The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: C, I in Larimer County; E: C, FA in Larimer County; S: C, LMN in City of Fort Collins; W: C in City of Fort Collins, Larimer County; existing commercial existing commercial, residential existing residential, natural areas existing commercial, natural areas The property is 3.04 acres in size and is located on the south side of East Mulberry Street and west of Timberline Road. The proposed zoning for this annexation is C — Commercial. Analysis: The recommended zoning for this annexation is the C - Commercial Zoning District. There are numerous uses permitted in this District, subject to either administrative review or review by the Planning and Zoning Board. The City's adopted Structure Plan, a part of the Comprehensive Plan, suggests that a Commercial Corridor District designation is appropriate in this location. Staff is recommending that this property not 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 which may be particularly affected by such signs because of their predominantly residential use and character. A map amendment would be necessary to place this property on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. Findings: 1. 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 Agreements. 2. The area meets the eligibility requirements included in State law to qualify for a voluntary annexation to the City of Fort Collins. 3. On June 1, 2004, the City Council considered a resolution determining that the proposed annexation process for this property by establishing the date, time, and place when a public hearing will be held regarding the readings of the Ordinances annexing and zoning the area. Public hearing and first reading of the Ordinances annexing and zoning the property will be considered by the City Council on April 6, 2004. 4. The C - Commercial Zoning District is appropriate for this site based on adjacent zoning, existing land uses, and the City's adopted Structure Plan. Mulberry East 1st Annexation and Zoning, File #12-04 June 17, 2004 P&Z Meeting Page 2 Background: This is a voluntary annexation. The area to be annexed is unincorporated municipally - owned land. In accordance with CRS 31-12-106 Annexation of Enclaves, Partially Surrounded Land, and Municipally Owned Land, when the municipality is the sole owner of the area that it desires to annex, which area is eligible for annexation as set out in CRS 31- 12-104(1)(a) and CRS 31-12-105, the governing body may by ordinance annex said area to the municipality without complying with: • CRS 31-12-108 Setting Hearing Date - Notice Given; or • CRS 31-12-109 Hearing. The annexing ordinance shall state that the area proposed to be annexed is owned by the annexing municipality and is not solely a public street or right-of-way. The property is located within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area (GMA). According to policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County contained in the Intergovernmental Agreements, the Citywill agree to consider annexation of property in the GMA when the property is eligible for annexation according to State Law. Pursuant to the Intergovernmental Agreements the following sections are relevant to the Mulberry East 15 Annexation and Zoning: Section 1 - GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREA 8. - Annexations 8(A) It is the City's intent to annex properties within the GMA as expeditiously as possible. 8(C) The City agrees to annex all County Road rights -of -way, easements, etc., adjacent to a voluntary annexation. The property is located within the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area. According to policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County contained in the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area, the City will agree to consider annexation of property in the UGA when the property is eligible for annexation according to State law. This property gains the required 1/6 contiguity to existing City limits from common boundaries with the Riverbend Annexation (July, 1980) to the south and west and the Riverbend Third Annexation (August, 2000) to the south. ITEM NO. 6 MEETING DATE 6/17/04 STAFF Steve Olt Citv of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Mulberry East 1st Annexation and Zoning - #12-04 APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins OWNER: City of Fort Collins PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request to annex and zone 3.04 acres located on the south side of East Mulberry Street and west of Timberline Road. It is currently zoned C — Commercial in Larimer County. The recommended zoning in the City of Fort Collins is C — Commercial. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and that the property be placed in the C - Commercial Zoning District. Staff is recommending that this property not 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. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This is a request to annex and zone 3.04 acres located on the south side of East Mulberry Street and west of Timberline Road. The proposed zoning for this annexation is C — Commercial. The property is developed. It includes a storm water drainageway and streets. It is in the FA - Farming Zoning District in Larimer County. This is a voluntary annexation of City - owned property. Staff is recommending that the property be placed in the C - Commercial Zoning District, which is in conformance with the City's Structure Plan, and that it not be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (970) 221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT