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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUNRISE RIDGE SECOND ANNEXATION & ZONING - 13-05B - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - LUC REQUIREMENTSStatement of Principles and Policies and consistency with the City Structure Plan Sunrise Ridge Annexation 2 In addition to flood control and drainage functions, stormwater systems will be designed to minimize the introduction of human caused pollutants. Development will pay its share of the cost of providing needed public facilities and services. The new neighborhood will be an integral part of the Residential District. The Low Density Neighborhood is adjacent to a Medium Density neighborhood. The Development is adequately served by critical public facilities and services such as water, sewer, police, transportation, schools, fire, stormwater management, and parks, in accordance with adopted levels of service for public facilities and;services. Vacant/undeveloped land proposed for annexation will conform to the City's phasing requirements for extension of public services and facilities before being annexed. This property meets all statutory requirements for annexation according to the laws of the State of Colorado. Property to be annexed is located within the Growth Management Area and has at least one -sixth of its boundary area contiguous with existing urban development. This annexation conforms to the vision, goals, and policies of City Plan. I.tutd Images, inc. Page 4 of 4 December 21, 200S Statement of Principles and Policies and consistency with the City Structure Plan Sunrise Ridge Annexation 2 The development will provide a desirable residential environment through design to discourage excessive speeding and cut -through traffic. Street widths and comer curb radii will be as narrow as possible, while still providing safe access for emergency and service vehicles. Street trees will be used in a formal architectural fashion to reinforce, define and connect the spaces and corridors created by buildings and other features along a street. Canopy shade trees will constitute the majority of tree plantings, and a mixture of tree types will be included, arranged to establish partial urban tree canopy cover. Existing trees will be preserved to the maximum extent feasible. Landscaping will be designed to avoid hidden areas, particularly where such areas may be used at night, such as near building approaches and entrances. Landscaping and irrigation system guidance will be used to encourage less water -intensive land use and landscaping practices. Minimum water conservation standards will be set for landscape and irrigation systems for all development subject to City landscape plan review and approval. The use of untreated water will be encouraged and supported where appropriate, to make it less expensive to provide common open lands and outdoor spaces which need irrigation. All new residences will have water meters. Lighting fixture design and illumination will be tailored to match the context of the street. Lighting levels will be designed to emphasize the desired effect and not the light source, avoiding sharp contrast between bright spots and shadows, spillover glare, and preserving "dark sky" views at night time. Residential street light fixtures will be designed for human, pedestrian scale, while providing an adequate level of illumination for safety. Security lighting will generally be at low, even levels to create comfortable area -wide visibility and not highly contrasting bright spots and shadows. Residential development will supply single family homes that positively influence housing affordability. The character of stable residential neighborhoods will be preserved through neighborhood planning, assistance to neighborhood organizations, and supportive regulatory techniques. Variation in house models will be encouraged, to avoid a monotonous streetscape, and eliminate the appearance of a standardized subdivision. The development will improve Fort Collins' air quality by reducing vehicle trip rates, reduce vehicle trip length, and increase vehicle occupancy. No development will occur in sensitive natural features -- such as wetlands, riparian areas and wildlife habitat. Community noise standards will be met to prevent noise pollution. New development will be discouraged in the floodplain to avoid additional modifications and structural controls. Lwid Images, inc. Page 3 of December 21. 200i Statement of Principles and Policies and consistency with the City Structure Plan Sunrise Ridge Annexation 2 The URBAN ESTATE NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT will develop as a low density single family development with a predominance of large lot housing. A maximum density of 2 dwelling units per net acre is allowed. These areas will provide a physical transition between urban development and rural or open lands. Incentives, zoning and other techniques could be used to encourage altemative development patterns. The annexation will promote the continued compact development of the City and create a well defined boundary of development. The UE zoning will provide a continued sense of place for the neighborhood, while enhancing the character of the area. Bicycling will serve as a practical alternative to automobile use for all trip purposes within a comfortable bicycling distance, that assures safe and convenient access by bicycle, and that reduces the prominence of motorized transportation in neighborhoods and other pedestrian and bicyclist -oriented districts. Bridges and crossings will be designed over drainage ways, and other features that may be major barriers to a continuous bicycle network. Where bridges and crossings are appropriate, impacts to wildlife and plant communities will be mitigated, where feasible. Direct pedestrian connections will be provided from places of residence to the street. Pedestrian connections into the neighborhood will be clearly visible and accessible, incorporating markings, signage, lighting and paving materials. The location and pattern of streets, buildings and open spaces will facilitate direct pedestrian access from residential areas to schools, parks, transit, employment centers, and other neighborhood uses. New development will follow adopted design standards for sidewalk design. All new streets will be functional, safe and visually appealing. The intent of the design is sensitive to the environmental, scenic, aesthetic, and historic values of the area. Neighborhood streets and sidewalks will form an interconnected network, including automobile, bicycle and pedestrian routes within the neighborhood and between neighborhoods, knitting neighborhoods together and not forming barriers between them. A link between the existing neighborhoods on Rock Creek Drive and the proposed walk along Rock Creek Drive on the North property line will be established. Multiple streets and sidewalks will connect into and out of the neighborhood. Land Images, Inc. Page 2 of 4 December 21. 200i Statement of Principles and Policies and consistency with the City Structure Plan for SUNRISE RIDGE ANNEXATION 2 December21, 2005 Prepared for: City of Fort Collins Fort Collins, Colorado 80524