HomeMy WebLinkAboutHAAS SUBDIVISION - PDP - 1-05 - DECISION - FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS & DECISIONHaas Subdivision
Administrative Hearing
Findings, Conclusions, and Decision
April 18, 2005
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an emergency access easement at the termination of Haas Lane of sufficient
configuration to accommodate emergency vehicle turnaround.
SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS
A. The Haas Subdivision Project Development Plan is subject to administrative
review and the requirements of the Land Use Code (LUC).
B. The Haas Subdivision Project Development Plan complies with all applicable
District Standard contained in Article 4 of the Land Use Code
C. The Haas 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 Haas Subdivision Project Development Plan, #1-05, is hereby approved by the
Hearing Officer without condition.
Dated this 22nd day of April 2005, per authority granted by Sections
1.4.9(E) and 2.1 of the Land Use Code.
Current Planrfing Director
Haas Subdivision
Administrative Hearing
Findings, Conclusions, and Decision
April 18, 2005
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FACTS AND FINDINGS
1. Compatibility with Surrounding Uses:
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: LMN;
single family residential
S: LMN;
single family residential
E: LIE;
single family residential
W: LMN
single-family residential
The property was annexed into the City in 2003 as part of an enclave annexation
referred to as the S. Taft Hill 7Ih
2. Compliance with Article 4 and the LMN Zoning District Standards:
The proposed subdivision is exempt from the Density Standards defined by
Section 4.4 D (1) in that the property is less than 20 acres in size and located
within the "infill area". There are no other Land Use Standards applicable to the
development.
3. Compliance with Article 3 of the Land Use Code — General Development
Standards
A. Section 3.3.1 [B] — Lots
The proposed lots complies with the design standards in that the lots are
provided vehicular access to a public street and the side lot lines are at
substantially right angles or radial to the street. Lot 1 has existing access from
S. Taft Hill Road and Lot 2 receives access to S. Taft Hill Road via a public
access easement dedicated by separate instrument. Lot 3 will take access from
the Haas Lane right-of-way being dedicated on the subdivision plat.
B. Section 3.3.1 [C] (1) - Public Sites, Reservations, and.Dedications
The plat includes dedioation of public right-of-way, and utility, drainage, irrigation,
access, and emergency access easements, necessary to serve the subject
property. Sixty (60) feet of right-of-way will be dedicated via the subdivision plat
in order to accommodate a new road to be named Haas Lane, which will include
Haas Subdivision
Administrative Hearing
Findings, Conclusions, and Decision
April 18, 2005
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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.
The Hearing Officer, presiding pursuant to the Fort Collins Land Use Code, opened the
hearing at approximately 2:00 p.m. on April 18, 2005 in Conference Room A at 281 N.
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;
and (3) 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, Planning Technician
From the Applicant:
Rob Haas, applicant
Rick Toth, Tierra Surveys
From the Public:
Sean and Amy Roberts, 2019 Hyline Drive
Norma Govan, 1607 Lakeshore Drive, on behalf of Amy Carol and Joseph Shea
Taramara Garner, 3128 Birmingham
Written Comments:
None
Community Planning and Environmental services
Current Planning
Citv of Fort Collins
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER
TYPE I ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND DECISION
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING DATE: April 18, 2005
PROJECT NAME:
CASE NUMBER:
OWNER:
APPLICANT:
HEARING OFFICER:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Haas Subdivision Project Development
Plan
#1-05
William R. and Sharyl D. Haas
1994 Kinnison Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Tierra Surveys, Inc.
Go Rick Toth, PLS
PO Box 138
Drake, CO 80515
Cameron Gloss
Current Planning Director
The Applicant has submitted a request to create a 3-lot subdivision plat for a 5.01-acre
property presently delineated by a metes and bounds legal description. Two detached
single family houses, two utility sheds, and one outbuilding used for storage, are
presently located on proposed Lot 1. The Pleasant Valley and Lake Canal crosses the
property. The project is located at 3000 South Taft Hill Road (south of Drake Road on
the east side of South Taft Hill Road).
SUMMARY OF HEARING OFFICER DECISION: Approval
ZONING DISTRICT: LMN- Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
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