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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPROSPECT EAST FOURTH ANNEXATION & ZONING - 2-04 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORTProspect East Fourth, Annexation and Zoning, #2-04 March 18, 2004 P&Z Meeting Page 4 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and recommends that the property be placed in the RC - River Conservation Zoning District. Staff is recommending that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. A map amendment would not be necessary to place this property on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. Prospect East Fourth, Annexation and Zoning, #2-04 March 18, 2004 P&Z Meeting Page 3 common boundaries with the Prospect Land Company Annexation (September, 1992) to the north, the Cottonwood Hollow Annexation (January, 1999) to the east, and the East Prospect First Annexation (September, 1973) to the west and south. The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: E, RC in City of Fort Collins; existing employment/office uses E: POL in City of Fort Collins; Cache La Poudre River S: POL in City of Fort Collins; existing employment/industrial uses W: E, POL in City of Fort Collins; existing employment/industrial uses Analysis: The recommended zoning for this annexation is the RC - River Conservation Zoning District. There are numerous uses permitted in this District, subject to either administrative review or review by the Planning and Zoning Board. The City's adopted Structure Plan, a part of the Comprehensive Plan, suggests that a Poudre River Corridor designation is appropriate in this location. Staff is recommending that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District, which was established for the purpose of regulating signs for non-residential uses in certain geographical areas of the City which may be particularly affected by such signs because of their predominantly residential use and character. A map amendment would not be necessary to place this property on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. Findings: The annexation of this area is consistent with the policies and agreements between Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins contained in the Intergovernmental Agreements. 2. The area meets the eligibility requirements included in State law to qualify for an involuntary annexation to the City of Fort Collins. 3. On March 2, 2004, the City Council considered a resolution determining that the proposed annexation process for this property by establishing the date, time, and place when a public hearing will be held regarding the readings of the Ordinances annexing and zoning the area. Public hearing and first reading of the Ordinances annexing and zoning the property will be considered by the City Council on April 6, 2004. 4. The RC - River Conservation Zoning District is appropriate for this site based on adjacent zoning and existing land uses. Prospect East Fourth, Annexation and Zoning, #2-04 March 18, 2004 P&Z Meeting Page 2 Background: This in an involuntary annexation, initiated by the City of Fort Collins. The area to be annexed is the entirety of an enclave that has been surrounded by the City of Fort Collins for more than three years; therefore, no annexation petition is required for this annexation. In accordance with CRS 31-12-106 Annexation of Enclaves, Partially Surrounded Land, and Municipally Owned Land, when any unincorporated area is entirely contained within the boundaries of a municipality, the governing body may by ordinance annex such territory to the municipality without complying with: • CRS 31-12-104 Eligibility for Annexation; or • CRS 31-12-105 Limitations; or • CRS 31-12-108 Setting Hearing Date; or • CRS 31-12-109 Hearing, if said area has been so surrounded for a period of not less than three years; except that notice of the proposed annexation ordinance shall be given by publication as provided by Section 31-12-108; however, for notices of annexation petitions and resolutions initiating annexation proceedings, no public hearing on the proposed annexation ordinance shall be required, and the first publication of notice shall be at least thirty days prior to the adoption of the ordinance. The property is located within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area (GMA). According to policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County contained in the Intergovernmental Agreements, the City will agree to consider annexation of property in the GMA when the property is eligible for annexation according to State Law. Pursuant to the Intergovernmental Agreements the following sections are relevant to the Prospect East 4 Annexation and Zoning: Section 8 - Annexations Section 8.A. It is the City's intent to annex properties within the GMA as expeditiously as possible. Section 8.D. The City agrees to pursue involuntary annexation of any parcel that becomes eligible for involuntary annexation. This property complies with State regulations by meeting the requirement for 1/6 contiguity to existing City limits. This property is an enclave (completely surrounded by the City of Fort Collins since 1999) and gains the required 1/6 contiguity to existing City limits from ITEM NO. 5 MEETING DATE 3/18/04 STAFF Steve Olt City of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Prospect East 41h Annexation and Zoning - #2-04 APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins OWNER: Lucille Anderson Land 714 East Elizabeth Street Fort Collins, CO. 80524 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request to annex and zone 21.18 acres located on the south s ide of East Prospect Road, east of Sharp Point Drive, and west of the Cache La Poudre River. It is currently being used as a farm & calving operation and is in the FA — Farming Zoning District in Larimer County. The requested zoning in the City of Fort Collins is RC — River Conservation. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and recommends that the property be placed in the RC - River Conservation Zoning District. Staff is recommending that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. A map amendment would not be necessary should the Planning and Zoning Board recommend that this property be placed on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This is a request to annex and zone 21.18 acres located on the south side of East Prospect Road, east of Sharp Point Drive, and west of the Cache La Poudre River. The proposed zoning for this annexation is RC — River Conservation. The property is developed It is currently being used as a farm & calving operation and there is a pond on the property. It is in the FA - Farming Zoning District in Larimer County. This is an involuntary (enclave) annexation. Staff is recommending that the property be placed in the RC - River Conservation Zoning District, which is in conformance with the City's Structure Plan, and that it be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. 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