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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUNRISE RIDGE - ANNEXATION & ZONING - 13-05 - REPORTS - SECOND READINGJune 7, 2005 -5- Item No. 33 A-C Compliance with State Law: As mentioned, the annexation has 48% of its perimeter boundary contiguous with existing City limits which exceeds the required ► ix te� Further, the parcel is found to have a community of inte with th ityexp�ted to urbanize shortly. ri Findings of Fact/Conclusion: In evaluating the request for the Sunrise Ridge Annexation and Zoning, Staff makes the following findings of fact: The annexation of this parcel is consistent with the policies and agreements between Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins, as contained in the amended IGA. 2. The parcel meets all criteria included in State law to qualify for annexation by the City of Fort Collins. The staff proposed zone district, U-E, Urban Estate, is in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan (Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan) and the City Structure Plan Map. 4. The applicants have req(pDoWe ede a L-lv1-N, Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood zone di. 5. P & Z recommends the 'paji the Re ntial Neighborhood Sign District. 6. On April 19, 2005, City Council approved the Resolution which accepted the annexation petition and determines that the petition is in compliance with State law. Planning and Zoning Board Recommendation: On March 17, 2005, the Planning and Zoning Board took the following action: Voted 6 — 0 to recommend annexation into the municipal boundary and inclusion into the Residential Sign District. 2. Voted 4 — 2 to recommend placement into the U-E, Urban Estate zone district. ATTACHMENTS 1. Vicinity Map 2. Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Land Use Framework Plan 3. Planning and Zoning Board Agenda Materials - May 19, 2005 4. Annexation Petition June 7, 2005 -4- Item No. 33 A-C 5. Lack of Change in Character Finally, the majority indicated that there has not been a sufficient change of character in the general area to justify an,;atne�dmnt�q� th tuPl ap. 6. Residential Nei' borho Sign iss c In addition, the P & Z Board recommends the parcel be placed within the Residential Neighborhood Sign District which was created for the purpose of regulating signs for non- residential uses in certain geographic locations of the City. The applicants are in agreement with this designation. B. Applicants' Request — Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood (L-M-N) Abuts L-M-N and H-C Zones The applicants have indicated that this particular parcel is different from the other six in that its northern boundary abuts the Harmony Corridor zone district. As with Observatory Village to the west, L-M-N zoning is a logical land use transition from the more intense land uses associated with the Harmony Corridor zone. 2. Change of C ter , The applicants contend ige there d -been a in character in the area. For example, to the north is the Momingside Townhomes. To the west are the single family homes of Observatory Village. Both residential projects exceed 5.0 dwelling units per acre. 3. Future Streets — Rock Creek Drive In addition, Observatory Village has stubbed three public streets to its east property line in anticipation of continuing east to Strauss Cabin Road. One of these streets is Rock Creek Drive. This street serves Fossil Ridge High School, Morningside Townhomes and Observatory Village. It is has been constructed as a collector roadway in accordance with the Master Street Plan and is stubbed into Sunrise Ridge. Development would trigger extension into Sunrise Ridge to intersect with Strauss Cabin Road. It appears incongruous to the applicants that a collector level street is necessary to serve Urban Estate density. 4. Isolated Strip o(ntend l �-- Finally, the applicants t pre a strip Urban Estate makes little sense in that there is a vast ope,-pies ei ned f vel, east of Strauss Cabin Road and down the Poudre River bluff. Since the gravel operations will ultimately cease and become restored as ponds and open space, a strip of Urban Estate will become isolated and will share little in common with its immediate surrounding area. June 7, 2005 -3. Item No. 33 A-C One of the stated intents of the IGA is to have urban development occur within the City in order that the provision of urban level services by the County would be minimized. This is a 100% voluntary annexation. The parcel is not an enclave. On April 19, 2005, City Council approved a Resolution which accepted the annexation 'tie{ li petition is in compliance with State statutes. Zoning: ' A. Planning and Zoning Board Recommendation — Urban Estate (U-E) 1. Consistency with City Plan The Planning and Zoning Board voted 4 — 2 to recommend that the zoning for the Sunrise Ridge Annexation be U-E, Urban Estate. This district is intended to be a setting for a predominance of low -density and large -lot housing. In addition, the zone provides for the Residential Cluster Plan Development option. The main purposes of this District are to acknowledge the presence of the many existing subdivisions which have developed in these uses that function as parts of the community and to provide additional locations for similar development, typically in transitional locations between more intense urban development and rural or open lands. The requested zoning of U-E complies with the City's Structure Plan Map and the Fossil reef R r Afy 2. Domino Effect Those Board members voting in favor of the U-E zone expressed a concern that allowing L- M-N zoning would lead to a domino effect. The subject parcel is the northern -most property of seven existing lots that front on Strauss Cabin Road. These lots were split off from the larger farm approximately 25 years ago. Kechter Road forms the southern boundary. According to those voting in the majority, the same rationale for placement of the subject property into the L-M-N zone could also logically apply to each subsequent lot to the south, and so on down the line to Kechter Road. 3. Uniform Separation Between L-M-N and U-E The majority was concerned about preserving the integrity of the north -south line that presently separates Observatory Village (City) from the existing seven lots (County). This line was established with the adoption of the Fossil Creek Sub Area Plan. The location of this separation is in ali w r s ope}ty lines of all seven lots and is uniform and consistent lowin M- o se a would encroach across this line. 4. Piecemeal App >. The majority was concerned about a piecemeal approach resulting in one of seven lots having a zoning significantly different from the other six. If all seven lots petitioned for annexation and L-M-N zoning, at the same time, then such a request could be considered a more rational and comprehensive approach that would possibly be viewed differently. June 7, 2005 -2- Item No. 33 A-C The parcel gains the necessary one -sixth contiguity along the entire north and west property lines. Of the total perimeter boundary, the parcel has 48% contiguity with the City limits. This substantially exceeds the required minimum of 16.66% (one -sixth). The parcel, therefore, complies with the requirements of the IG d }s f n. - This is a 100% voluntary ann tion fore prop ocated w 'n the Growth Management Area. The property satisfies the re qui ent th essthan on th of the perimeter boundary be contiguous to the existing City boundary. The recommended zoning of U-E, Urban Estate, is in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Structure Plan Map. Staff recommends the parcel be placed within the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. The Initiating Resolution was considered by City Council on April 19, 2005 and approved. On May 19, 2005, the Planning and Zoning Board took two specific actions in making its recommendation to City Council: The Board voted 6 — 0 to recommend approval of the annexation. 2. The Board then voted 4 — 2 to recommend the property be placed in the Urban Estate zone district. Consistency with Existing Po es� According to the policies and eem be a City Fort Collins and I.arimer County, contained in the amended (Nov beryl, a Ci 11 agree to consider for annexation property in the U.G.M.A. when such property is eligible for annexation according to State law. According to Section 8A of the I.G.A., as amended: "It is the City's intent to annex properties within the GMA as expeditiously as possible consistent with the terms of this Agreement. Except as provided in Section 8(B), the City agrees to consider the annexation of any parcel or parcels of land located within the GMA which are eligible for voluntary annexation pursuant to the provisions of Title 31, Article 12 Colorado Revised Statutes." The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: H-C; Existing and Developing Multi -Family (Brookfield Subdivision - marketed as Momingside Townhomes) S: FA-1 (County); Existing larvalowselsi y depched residential E: FA-1 (County); Vacant — k'ly C Res o I W: L-M-N; Existing Single Ftta ed to ook S 'vision - marketed as Observatory Village) The parcel gains the necessary one -sixth contiguity along the entire west and north property lines. Of the total perimeter boundary, the parcel has 48% contiguity with the City limits. This substantially exceeds the required minimum of 16.66% (one -sixth). The parcel, therefore, complies with the requirements of the IGA and is eligible for annexation. AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL Items Relating to the Sunrise Ridge Annexation and Zoning. RECOMMENDATION ITEM NUMBER: 33 A-C DATE: June 7, 2005 STAFF: Ted Shepard Staff recommends approval of the Resolution and the Ordinances on First Reading. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A. Resolution 2005-068 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Sunrise Ridge Annexation. B. First Reading of Ordin ce No.o. , 20Rg erty Known as the Sunrise Ridge Annexation to the Ci f F 1. s, P C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 069, 2005, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Sunrise Ridge Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. This is a 100% voluntary annexation and zoning of a property approximately 10.34 acres in size. The site is 5101 S. Strauss Cabin Road located approximately one-half mile south of East Harmony Road on the west side of Strauss Cabin Road. Contiguity with the existing municipal boundary is gained along the entire west boundary which is shared with the east property line of the Willow Brook Subdivision (Observatory Village). Contiguity is also gained along the entire northern boundary which is shared with the south property line of Brookfield Subdivision (Morningside Townhomes). BACKGROUND The property is located withirte,(Ao ment Ate. According to the policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County contained in the Intergovernmental Agreement for the City of Fort Collins Growth Management Area ("IGA"), the City will agree to consider annexation of property in the GMA when the property is eligible for annexation according to State law. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND CONTAINS 450,606 SQUARE FEET OR 10.344 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Section 2. That the Sign District Map adopted pursuant to Section 3.8.7(E) of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby changed and amended by showing that the above - described property is included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District, Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to amend said Zoning Map in accordance with this Ordinance. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 7th day of June, A.D. 2005, and to be presented for final passage on the 5 y of July, A.D. 2005. zz- Ma or ATTEST: �L City Clerk `• Passed and adopted on final reading this 5th day of July, A.D. 2005. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 069, 2005 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AND CLASSIFYING FOR ZONING PURPOSES THE PROPERTY INCLUDED IN THE SUNRISE RIDGE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO WHEREAS, Division 1.3 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins establishes the Zoning Map and Zone Districts of the City; and WHEREAS, Division 2.9 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins establishes procedures and criteria for reviewing the zoning of land; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the foregoing, the Council has considered the zoning of the property which is the subject of this ordinance, and has determined that the said property should be zoned as hereafter provided. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins adopted pursuant to Section 1.3.2 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby changed and amended by including the property known as the Sunrise Ridge Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, in the Urban Estate (UE) Zone District, which property is more particularly described as situate in the County of Larimer, State of Colorado, to wit: A TRACT OF LAND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF LARIMER, STATE OF COLORADO, TO WIT: A PORTION OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4 AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF LARIMER, STATE OF COLORADO BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: CONSIDERING THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4 AS BEARING NORTH 03*37129" WEST AND WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO: BEGINNING AT THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE, NORTH 8993 5' 15" EAST, 30.04 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 7; THENCE, ALONG SAID EAST LINE, SOUTH 03037129" EAST, 653.71 FEET; THENCE, DEPARTING SAID EAST LINE, SOUTH 89*41127" WEST, 691.52 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF WILLOW BROOK; THENCE, ALONG SAID EAST LINE, NORTH 03633116" WEST, 652.42 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE, ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, NORTH 89'35115" EAST, 660.61 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Section 2. That, in annexing said property to the City, the City does not assume any obligation respecting the construction of water mains, sewer lines, gas mains, electric service lines, streets or any other services or utilities in connection with the property hereby annexed except as may be provided by the ordinances of the City. Section 3. That the City hereby consents, pursuant to Section 37-45-136(3.6), C.R.S., to the inclusion of said property into the Municipal Subdistrict, Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 7thday of June, A.D. 2005, and to be presented for final passage on the 5th da f July, A.D. 2005. ATTEST: City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading this 5th day of July, A.D. 2005. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 068, 2005 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ANNEXING PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE SUNRISE RIDGE ANNEXATION. TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO WHEREAS, Resolution 2005-035, finding substantial compliance and initiating annexation proceedings, has heretofore been adopted by the Council of the City of Fort Collins; and WHEREAS, the Council does hereby find and determine that it is in the best interests of the City to annex said area to the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the following described property, to wit: A TRACT OF LAND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF LARIMER, STATE OF COLORADO, TO WIT: A PORTION OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4 AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF LARIMER, STATE OF COLORADO BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: CONSIDERING THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4 AS BEARING NORTH 03037129" WEST AND WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO: BEGINNING AT THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE, NORTH 8903511511 EAST, 30.04 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 7; THENCE, ALONG SAID EAST LINE, SOUTH 03*37'29" EAST, 653.71 FEET; THENCE, DEPARTING SAID EAST LINE, SOUTH 89041127" WEST, 691.52 FEETTO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF WILLOW BROOK; THENCE, ALONG SAID EAST LINE, NORTH 03*33116" WEST, 652.42 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE, ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, NORTH 89*3511511 EAST, 660.61 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND CONTAINS 450,606 SQUARE FEET OR 10.344 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. is hereby annexed to the City of Fort Collins and made a part of said City, to be known as the Sunrise Ridge Annexation, which annexation shall become effective in accordance with the provisions contained in Section 31-12-113, C.R.S., including, without limitation, all required filings for recording with the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder. ITEM NUMBER: 32 A-B AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: July 5, 2005 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Ted Shepard SUBJECT Items Relating to the Sunrise Ridge Annexation and Zoning. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinances on Second Reading. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 068, 2005, Annexing Property Known as the Sunrise Ridge Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 069, 2005, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Sunrise Ridge Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. This is a 100% voluntary annexation and zoning of a property approximately 10.34 acres in size. The site is 5101 South Strauss Cabin Road located approximately one-half mile south of East Harmony Road on the west side of Strauss Cabin Road. Contiguity with the existing municipal boundary is gained along the entire west boundary which is shared with the east property line of the Willow Brook Subdivision (Observatory Village). Contiguity is also gained along the entire northern boundary which is shared with the south property line of Brookfield Subdivision (Morningside Townhomes). Ordinance Nos. 068 and 069, 2005, were unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 7, 2005. (Councilmember Manvel abstained from voting on Ordinance No., 69, 2005.)