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Home My WebLink AboutKINARD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL - ANNEXATION & ZONING - 42-04A - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORTPlanning & Zoning Board March 15, 2007 Page 5 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Kinard Annexation. Staff recommends approval of placement into the L-M-N zone district. Further, Staff recommends that the property be placed within the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. Planning & Zoning Board March 15, 2007 Page 4 4. Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan: As mentioned, the L-M-N zone district complies with both Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan and the City's Structure Plan Map. The L-M-N zone would match portions of both the Fossil Lake Estates zoning to the east and the Homestead zoning to the north. With the exception of the buffer zone around Fossil Creek Reservoir, the general area between Timberline and Ziegler Roads, north of the reservoir, are planned to support an urban level of development. According to the Plan: "FC-LUF - 3 Mixed -Use Neighborhoods. These neighborhoods will consist of a mix of housing types near parks, schools, and a neighborhood center. The density will be a minimum overall average of either 3 or 5 units per acre, with an overall maximum of 8 dwelling units per acre, and a maximum of 12 units per acre for any single phase. " 5. Findings of Fact/Conclusion: In evaluating the request for the Kinard 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, L-M-N, Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood, is in conformance with two elements of the City's Comprehensive Plan (City Plan). These elements are the Structure Plan Map and the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan. D. Staff recommends the parcel be placed within the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. G. On February 20, 2007, City Council passed a Resolution which accepted the annexation petition and determined that the petition is in compliance with State law. Planning & Zoning Board March 15, 2007 Page 3 2. Compliance with State Law: As mentioned, the annexation has 41 % 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 as demonstrated by the recent construction of a new public junior high school. Development of this new public school converts the property from agricultural to urban. As such, the parcel has more in character with the City of Fort Collins than unincorporated Larimer County. 3. Zoning: Requested Zoning — Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood The proposed zoning for the subject 27.18 acres of the Kinard Annexation is L-M-N, Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood. The Land Use Code describes this zone district as follows: "Purpose. The Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood District is intended to be a setting for a predominance of low density housing combined with complementary and supporting land uses that serve a neighborhood and are developed and operated in harmony with the residential characteristics of a neighborhood. The main purpose of the District is to meet a wide range of needs of everyday living in neighborhoods that include a variety of housing choices that invite walking to gathering places, services and conveniences, and that are fully integrated into the larger community by the pattern of streets, blocks, and other linkages. A neighborhood center provides a focal point, and attractive walking and biking paths invite residents to enjoy the center as well as the small neighborhood parks. Any new development in this District shall be arranged to form part of an individual neighborhood. Typically, Low Density Neighborhoods will be clustered around and integral with a Medium Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood with a Neighborhood Commercial Center at its core. For the purposes of this Division, a neighborhood shall be considered to consist of approximately eighty (80) to one hundred sixty (160) acres, with its edges typically consisting of major streets, drainageways, irrigation ditches, railroad tracks and other major physical features." Planning & Zoning Board March 15, 2007 Page 2 Staff recommends the parcel be placed within the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. The Initiating Resolution was considered by City Council on February 20, 2007 and approved. The item is scheduled for first reading by City Council on April 17, 2007. COMMENTS: Background: According to the policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County, contained in the amended (November 21, 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: L-M-N; Single family subdivision (Homestead P.U.D.) S: County FA-1; Rural residential and agriculture (Kechter Farm) E: L-M-N; Existing single family subdivision (Fossil Lake Estates) W: County FA-1; Rural residential and agriculture (Kechter Farm) The parcel gains the necessary one -sixth contiguity along the entire east and a portion of the north property lines. Of the total perimeter boundary, the parcel has 41 % 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 20, 2007, City Council passed a Resolution which accepted the annexation petition and established that the petition is in compliance with State statutes. ITEM NO. 9 MEETING DATE 3/ 15 / 07 STAFF Ted Shephard Citv of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Kinard Annexation and Zoning, #42-04A APPLICANTS: Poudre School District c/o Mr. Ed Holder, Construction Manager Planning, Design and Construction 2407 LaPorte Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80521 OWNERS: Same PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request to annex and zone a 27.18 acre parcel. The site is 3002 East Trilby Road located approximately one-half mile south of Kechter Road on the west side of Ziegler Road. Contiguity with the existing municipal boundary is gained along the entire eastern boundary which is shared with the Fossil Lake Annexation Number Two and a portion of the north boundary which is shared with Homestead Annexation. The requested zoning is L-M-N, Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood which is in conformance with the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Annexation and Zoning and Placement into the Residential Neighborhood Sign District 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 applicant's requested zoning of L-M-N, Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood is in compliance with the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan and Structure Plan Map. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box580 Fort Collins, CO80522-0580 (970)221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT