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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRAWFORD ANNEXATION, 719 W. WILLOX - 5-05 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORTCrawford Annexation and Zoning, #5-05 March 17, 2005 P & Z Meeting Page 4 E. On February 15, 2005, City Council passed a Resolution which accepted the annexation petition and determined that the petition is in compliance with State law. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Board recommend to City Council approval of Crawford Annexation and Zoning with U-E, Urban Estate zoning, and placement within the Residential Neighborhood Sign District, #50-05. Crawford Annexation and Zoning, #5-05 March 17, 2005 P & Z Meeting Page 3 housing. 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 Urban Estate district also provides for residential cluster development where the allowable density can be clustered in order to preserve a minimum of 50% open space. The requested zoning of U-E complies with the City's Structure Plan Map. In addition, Staff recommends the parcel be placed within the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. 3. Compliance with State Law: As mentioned, the annexation has 31 % of its perimeter boundary contiguous with existing City limits which exceeds the required one -sixth as mandated by State law. Further, the parcel is found to have a community of interest with the City and the parcel is expected to urbanize shortly. 4. Findings of Fact/Conclusion: In evaluating the request for the Crawford Annexation and Zoning, Staff makes the following findings of fact: A. 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 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT —GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREA. B. The parcel meets all criteria included in State law to qualify for annexation by the City of Fort Collins. C. The requested zone district, U-E, Urban Estate, is in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan (City Plan) and the recently amended City Structure Plan Map. D. Staff recommends the parcel be placed within the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. Crawford Annexation and Zoning, #5-05 March 17, 2005 P & Z Meeting Page 2 COMMENTS: Background: According to the policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County, contained in the amended (November21, 2000) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS — GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREA (I.G.A.), the City will agree to consider for annexation property in the G.M.A. when such property is eligible for annexation according to State law. According to 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: C — Commercial (County); Existing rural residential and dog kennel S: P-O-L; Existing City of Fort Collins Soft Gold Neighborhood Park E: L-M-N; Existing Hickory Village Mobile Home Park W: O- Open (County); Vacant and one rural residential home The parcel gains the necessary one -sixth contiguity along the entire east and a portion of the south property lines. Of the total perimeter boundary, the parcel has 31 % 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 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT — GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREA and is eligible for annexation. One of the stated intents of the AGREEMENT 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 February 15, 2005, City Council passed a Resolution which accepted the annexation petition and established that the petition is in compliance with State statutes. 2. Zoning: The proposed zoning for the Crawford Annexation is U-E, Urban Estate. The U-E district is intended to be a setting for a predominance of low -density and large -lot ITEM NO. 3 MEETING DATE 3/17/05 6a STAFF Ted Qhep Mi Citv of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Crawford Annexation and Zoning #5-05 APPLICANTS: Mr. Rob Dick and Ms. Kathy Crawford c/o Mason and Morse Real Estate 3001 S. Lincoln Avenue Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 OWNERS: Mr. Don Willox, Homestead Two L.L.C. 3950 Manhattan, F4 Fort Collins, CO 80526 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request to annex and zone a 30.04 acre parcel. The site is located approximately one-half mile west of North College Avenue on the south side of West Willox Lane. Contiguity is gained along the eastern boundary which is shared with Hickory Village Mobile Home Park. Contiguity is also gained along a portion of the south property line which is shared with the City of Fort Collins Soft Gold Neighborhood Park. The recommended zoning is U-E, Urban Estate. This zoning complies with the recently amended Structure Plan Map. RECOMMENDATION: Approval EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This is a 100% voluntary annexation for a property located within the Growth Management Area. The property satisfies the requirement that no less than one -sixth 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 February 15, 2005 and approved. The item is scheduled for first reading by City Council on April 19, 2005. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (970) 221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT