HomeMy WebLinkAboutCITY OF FORT COLLINS DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION - REPLAT - 17-03 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORTThe plat also dedicates numerous drainage and utility easements as necessary to
accommodate existing utilities. In particular, the plat dedicates a 100-foot wide
drainage easement for the benefit of Prospect East Industrial Park for a
stormwater outfall into an existing pond.
In general, the replat preserves existing utilities and easements and grants and
dedicates additional right-of-way and easements in such a way as to enhance an
interconnected street system within and between neighborhoods, preserves natural
areas and features, and otherwise accomplishes the purposes and intent of the
Land Use Code.
C. Section 3.3.1(C)(1) — Public Sites, Reservations and Dedications
As mentioned, the future right-of-way for the potential extension of Sharp Point
Drive, as necessary to serve the Side Hill P.D.P., is dedicated as Tract A by this
replat.
3. Findings of Fact/Conclusions:
A. The request to replat the Drake Water Reclamation Plant is in
conformance with the applicable General Development Standards of
Article Three of the Land Use Code.
B. There are no applicable zone district standards in the River Corridor zone
that pertain to the subdivision or replatting of property.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Drake Water Reclamation Plant Replat, #17-03.
COMMENTS:
1. BackCround:
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: POL; City of Fort Collins — Cottonwood Hollow Natural Area
S: R-C; Rigden Farm Parcel N — Storm Drainage Ponds, Wetlands, Sanitation Lift Pump
E: R-C; Colorado State Environmental Learning Center
E: Not Zoned; Colorado State Environmental Learning Center
W: I; Prospect Industrial Park — future Phase Two Midpoint Mini -Storage
W: U-E; Vacant (Side Hill P.D.P. — future residential)
W: R-C; City of Fort Collins — Prospect Ponds Natural Area
The Drake Water Reclamation Plant was originally platted in 1988 and contained 23.44
acres. The first Replat was done in 1991 and included additional acreage for a new total
of 54.49 acres. The current request is the second replat and includes a new total of 70.81
acres.
2. Applicable Zone District Standards:
The Plant is located within the R-C, River Corridor zone district. There is no land
development or building expansion associated with this subdivision. In addition, there
are no zone district standards that pertain to the platting or replatting of property.
3. Applicable General Development Standards:
A. Section 3.3.1(B)(1) — Lots
The subdivision will continue to have vehicular access to Drake Road.
B. Section 3.3.1(B)(2) — Lots
The subdivision creates Tract A which is dedicated as future street right-of-way
for the extension of Sharp Point Drive. This future street extension will connect
the Prospect Industrial Park with the Side Hill Project Development Plan. The
frontage along the Drake Reclamation Plant property is 451 feet.
ITEM NO. _f
MEETING DATE /I - 63
STAFFTZ-,O SNE'PARD
City of Fort Collins HEARING OFFICER
STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: Drake Water Reclamation Plant, Replat, #17-03
APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins Utilities
C/o Mr. Cliff Hoelscher
Drake Water Reclamation Facility
3036 East Drake Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
OWNER: Same
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This is a request to replat the City of Fort Collins Drake Water Reclamation Plant located
on the north side of East Drake Road. The site is approximately 70 acres in size. The
facility has added more land area in recent years for buffering purposes and the replat
incorporates the newly acquired area into one consolidated plat. There is no new plant
expansion or land development associated with this request. The property is zoned R-C,
River Conservation.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The request to replat the Drake Water Reclamation Plant is in conformance with the
applicable General Development Standards of Article Three of the Land Use Code.
There are no applicable zone district standards in the River Corridor zone that pertain to
the subdivision or replatting of property.
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