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Home My WebLink AboutCITY OF FORT COLLINS VEHICLE STORAGE & OPERATION SERVICE MAINTENANCE FACILITY - REZONE - 23-03 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORTCity of Fort Collins Vehicle Storage and Service Maintenance Facility Rezoning, #23-03 September 4, 2003 P & Z Meeting Page 5 of 6 B. The rezoning request is consistent with the existing land use established within the area, particularly the adjacent land to the east and west of the site. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Board recommend that City Council approve the City of Fort Collins Vehicle Storage and Service Maintenance Facility Rezoning #23-03, Amendment to the Zoning Map from POL — Public Open Lands to E — Employment. City of Fort Collins Vehicle Storage and Service Maintenance Facility Rezoning, #23-03 September 4, 2003 P & Z Meeting Page 4 of 6 3. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result in a logical and orderly development pattern. The Employment zone district would allow the continuation of the City's Service Center. This area will be planned as a single development rather than with projects had this parcel be zoned differently. 3. Request for E — Employment District Zoning The applicant initially filed a rezoning petition with the City on July 11, 2003. The current request is to rezone 15.25 acres from POL to E. The property is partially developed with buildings, parking and drive aisles that are a part of the City's Service Center. The purpose of the Employment Zone District is to provide "locations for a variety of workplaces, including light industrial, research and development activities, office and institutions." Additionally, the Employment District is intended to encourage the development of planned office and business parks; to promote excellence in the design and construction of buildings, outdoor spaces, transportation facilities and streetscapes; and to direct the development of workplaces consistent with the vitality and quality of life in adjacent residential neighborhoods. 4. Neighborhood Response: The Current Planning Department has scheduled a neighborhood information meeting for this rezoning on August 26, 2003. This meeting will be held after the publication of the staff report. Staff will foreword notes from this meeting to the Planning and Zoning Board prior to the September 4, 2003 hearing. FINDINGS OF FACT/CONCLUSIONS After reviewing the City of Fort Collins Vehicle Storage and Service Maintenance Facility rezoning, File #23-03, staff makes the following findings of fact and conclusions as explained above: A. The subject property for the City of Fort Collins Vehicle Storage and Service Maintenance Facility Rezoning is designated as Employment on the City of Fort Collins Structure Plan, an element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. City of Fort Collins Vehicle Storage and Service Maintenance Facility Rezoning, #23-03 September 4, 2003 P & Z Meeting Page 3 of 6 C. Additional Consideration for Quasi -Judicial Rezonings: In determining whether to recommend approval of any such proposed zoning amendment, the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council may consider the following additional factors: 1. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment is compatible with existing and proposed uses surrounding the subject land, and is the appropriate zone district for the land: The area adjacent to the site has developed with similar uses permitted in the Employment District. The proposed E zoning will be compatible with the current Service Center. The permitted uses within the E zone district will also provide greater compatibility with the surrounding residential uses. 2. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result in significantly adverse impacts on the natural environment, including, but not limited to water, noise, air, stormwater management, wildlife, vegetation, wetlands and the natural functioning of the environment. The parcels are currently zoned POL — Public Open Lands. The purpose of this zone district is to include larger, public owned parcels of land which have a community -wide interest to be included within its own zoning. These typically include public parks, natural areas, recreation facilities and golf courses. While the City owns the parcel, it does not meet the criteria for the POL designation. This parcel is not included within the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, nor does the parcel warrant preservation as a natural area or other public open space. The parcel is within 400 feet of the Poudre River. The site itself does not contain any wetlands or other natural habitats which may warrant special preservation, however, future study may be necessary when a Project Development Plan is proposed. City of Fort Collins Vehicle Storage and Service Maintenance Facility Rezoning, #23-03 September 4, 2003 P & Z Meeting Page 2 of 6 FINDINGS and ANALYSIS 1. Background: A. The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: FA (County); Undeveloped S: NCM/E; Single Family Residential E: E City of Fort Collins Service Center W: O (County) Undeveloped The property was annexed in 1987 and 1991 as part of the Service Center Fourth and Fifth Additions. 2. Quasi -Judicial Rezoning: The properties included within the rezoning petition are less than 640 acres, and the request is, therefore, considered a Quasi -Judicial Rezoning. In order for the Planning and Zoning Board to recommend approval of a rezoning to the City Council, the following criteria shall be met: A. Consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan: The requested Employment zoning is consistent with the City's Structure Plan, which is an element of the Comprehensive Plan. The Structure Plan designates this parcel as Employment. B. Warranted by change in the neighborhood surrounding and including the subject property: Areas to the east and west of the site have been developing as part of the City of Fort Collins Service Center. City Utilities, including electric, stormwater, water and wastewater, operations and their associated equipment is located east of the site. Operation Services has a Fleet Maintenance building at the northern portion of the site, and a vehicle repair building just west of the site. The proposed rezone will facilitate the location of additional services necessary for the City to provide service to the public. The expansion of the Service Center will centralize additional functions are currently distributed throughout the City. ITEM NO. 2 MEETING DATE 9/4/n3 STAFF Bob Barkeen Citv of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: City of Fort Collins Vehicle Storage and Operations Service Maintenance Facility Rezoning, File #23-03 APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins C/o Ron Kechter 117 North Mason Street Fort Collins, CO 80522 OWNER: City of Fort Collins C/o Ron Kechter 117 North Mason Street Fort Collins CO 80522 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request to rezone three parcels of land at the northwest corner of Vine Drive and Wood Street, just west of the existing City of Fort Collins Service Center. The property is currently zoned POL — Public Open Lands and would be rezoned to E — Employment. A total of 15.25 acres of land is included within the rezone requested. The parcel is designated as E — Employment on the City of Fort Collins Structure Plan. The site contains the City's Fleet Service Building and is also used for material storage. The rezone will facilitate the expansion of the Fort Collins Service Center. RECOMMENDATION Approval. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The rezoning request is consistent with the City of Fort Collins Structure Plan. This plan represents the land north of Vine Drive, % mile east of Shields Street for Employment uses. This designation includes the existing Service Center site. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. PO. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (970) 221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT