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Justification for Annexation, Zoning. and Structure Plan Amendment
The Development Review process for Annexation and Zoning requires a statement
addressing why it is necessary and desirable for the City of Fort Collins to annex the
area and a description of the zoning classification being requested.
In addition, since we are requesting an amendment to the City's Structure Plan the
following criteria applies: 1) demonstrate that the Plan is in need of the proposed
amendment; and, 2) demonstrate that the Plan Amendment will promote the public
welfare, and be consistent with vision, goals, principles and policies of City Plan.
We believe the following statements provide the requested information and
summarize the justifications for Annexation, Zoning and the Structure Plan
Amendment (which requires expansion of the Growth Management Area).
• While the property is not located within the Fort Collins Growth Management
Area (GMA) it is eligible for voluntary annexation according to Colorado Revised
Statutes requiring at least 1/6 of the property be contiguous with existing City
limits. The Bridgewater Farms Annexation is contiguous on its' west and south
boundaries.
• The Bridgewater Farms Annexation is located along the northern boundary of the
Mountain Vista planning area. The land use designations in the Mountain Vista
Subarea Plan include a large amount of land designated for Employment and
Industrial uses and a significant core commercial area. In addition, there are well
over two hundred acres of land designated as Natural Area and
Institutional/School use. The Bridgewater Farms Annexation developed as Low
Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood would help balance the land use mix in the
Mountain Vista planning area and help assure the vitality of the commercial and
employment districts.
• Residential development in close proximity to Commercial and Employment
districts creates opportunities for and encourages the use of alternative modes of
transportation, allowing people to work, shop and recreate in close proximity to
where they live.
• The property is less than 2 miles from the Mountain Vista Drive/I-25 Interchange,
thus providing convenient interstate access for commuters.
• The Priority Affordable Housing Needs and Strategies report identifies the
necessity for additional affordable housing in Fort Collins. The applicant is
interested in providing affordable housing as one component of the Mixed -Use
Neighborhood planned for the Bridgewater Farms Annexation.
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POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT
February 18, 2003
City of Fort Collins
Current Planning
Art; Cameron Gloss
RE: Project #5-03 Bridgewater Farms UGMA
On page 2 of the letter from Ripley Associates dated January 21, 2003, it states, "The Poudre School
District has indicated an interest in securing a future school site on this property". At this time, the
Poudre School District is not looking into any property in this area as we have a future site located on
Mountain Vista. Please remove this statement from any future reviews regarding this project.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me.
Respectfully Submitted
John J. Little
Planning, Design, and Construction
Poudre School District
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