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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINATTA ANNEXATION & ZONING - 36-05 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORTMinatta Annexation and Zoning - #36-05 October 20, 2005 P & Z Meeting Page 4 , law. The resolution also initiated the annexation process for the property by establishing the date, time and place when a public hearing would be held regarding the readings of the Ordinances annexing and zoning the area. 4. The requested RF - Residential Foothills and LMN — Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood Zoning Districts are in conformance with the policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and requested zoning of RF - Residential Foothills and LMN - Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood. Staff is recommending that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. A map amendment will not be necessary to place this property on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. Minatta Annexation and Zoning - #36-05 October 20, 2005 P & Z Meeting Page 3 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 forthe Fort Collins Urban Growth Area, the Citywill 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 Fort Collins -Loveland Water District Pump Station Annexation (in April, 1989) to the south, the Fort Collins -Loveland Substation Annexation (in May, 1989) to the east, and the Overland Trail (1994) Annexation (in September, 1994) to the south. The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: FA1 in Larimer County; property owned by Colorado State University E: RL, LMN; existing single-family residential S: RF, RL; existing single-family residential W: RF; existing single-family residential, open space ANALYSIS: The requested zoning for this annexation is the RF - Residential Foothills and LMN — Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood Zoning Districts. There are numerous uses permitted in these Districts, 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 Urban Estate and Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhoods are appropriate in this location. Staff is recommending that this property 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 that may be particularly affected by such signs because of their predominantly residential use and character. A map amendment will not be necessary to place this property on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. FINDINGS: 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 Agreement for the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area. 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 September 20, 2005, the City Council approved a resolution that accepted the annexation petition and determined that the petition was in compliance with State Minatta Annexation and Zoning - #36-05 October 20, 2005 P & Z Meeting Page 2 Staff is recommending that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. A map amendment would not 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 35.829 acres located on the west side of Overland Trail, at the southwest corner of the Overland Trail - West Elizabeth Street intersection. The property is partially developed, containing one existing single-family residence (with out -buildings) and a portion of the existing Fort Collins -Loveland Water District Pump Station. It is in the FA1 — Farming Zoning District in Larimer County. The requested zoning in the City'of Fort Collins is RF - Residential Foothills and LMN — Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood. This is a voluntary annexation. Staff is recommending that the property be placed in the RF - Residential Foothills and LMN - Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood Zoning Districts, which are in conformance with the City's Structure Plan. Staff is recommending that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. A map amendment will not be necessary to place this property on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. BACKGROUND: The applicant, John Minatta, on behalf of the property owners, John Minatta, Al Minatta, Sam Minatta, and Evelyn Minatta, has submitted a written petition requesting annexation of 35.829 acres. The property is located on the west side of Overland Trail, at the southwest corner of the Overland Trail - West Elizabeth Street intersection. The property is partially developed, containing one existing single-family residence (with out -buildings) and a portion of the existing Fort Collins -Loveland Water District Pump Station. It is in the FA1 — Farming Zoning District in Larimer County. The requested zoning in the City of Fort Collins is RF - Residential Foothills and L MN — L ow D ensity M ixed-Use N eighborhood. T he surrounding properties are zoned RL - Low Density Residential and LMN - Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood in the City to the east, RF - Residential Foothills and RL - Low Density Residential in the City to the south, RF — Residential Foothills in the City to the west, and FA1 — Farming in Larimer County to the north. This is a 100% voluntary annexation. ITEM NO. 6 MEETING DATE10/20/05 STAFF Steve Olt CitV of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Minatta Annexation and Zoning - #36-05 APPLICANT: John Minatta 2037 Lexington Court Fort Collins, CO. 80526 OWNERS: John Minatta 2037 Lexington Court Fort Collins, CO. 80526 Al Minatta 1313 Fairway Five Drive Fort Collins, CO. 80524 Sam Minatta 1101 South Overland Trail Fort Collins, CO. 80521 Evelyn Minatta 2903 Blue Leaf Fort Collins, CO. 80526 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request to annex and zone 35.829 acres located on the west side of Overland Trail, at the southwest corner of the Overland Trail - West Elizabeth Street intersection. The property is partially developed, containing one existing single-family residence (with out -buildings) and a portion of the existing Fort Collins -Loveland Water District Pump Station. It is in the FA1 — Farming Zoning District in Larimer County. The requested zoning in the City of Fort Collins is RF - Residential Foothills and LMN — Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and recommends that the property be placed in the RF - Residential Foothills and LMN - Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood Zoning Districts. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. PO. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (970) 221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT