HomeMy WebLinkAboutTAFT HILL/HULL - REZONE & STRUCTURE PLAN AMENDMENT - 31-02 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PETITION■ "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."
o Proposal for higher densities is compatible, there are intervening
arterials or open space on all side sides of the property which
eliminate issues associated with adjacent residential incompatibility
o Because of adjacent services at DRAKE CENTER a grocery store
anchored shopping center higher density zone district is compatible
■ "Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result
in significantly adverse impacts on the natural environment......"
o No additional impacts different than would occur with single family
■ "Whether and. the extent to which the proposed amendment would result
in a logical and orderly development pattern."
o An infill project, makes sense to allow as development.
Article II Section 2.9.4 "Text and Map Amendment Review Procedures" states
that a rezoning map amendment change must meet the following criteria:
■ "must be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan" and/or
City's Comprehensive Plan views this general area of the City as a
suitable area for higher density projects. The subject property is
immediately adjacent to land already zoned MMN. Rezoning the
subject property to MMN would enlarge the MMN existing zoning area
to make it more compatiable. Expanding the existing MMN zoned
area presents the opportunity for an approximately 20 acre area
instead of an approximately 6 acre area to allow a size and scale of
project consistent with the intersection of two arterial streets (eg Drake
and Taft Hill)
■ warranted by changed conditions within the neighborhood surrounding and
including the subject property.
o Loss of ROW has made the property, and adjoining property to the
north, unsuitable as a Single family. Specifically:
■ ROW acquisition on Drake (adjacent to property already
zoned MMN)
■ ROW acquisition on Taft Hill
■ Trail easement for Spring Creek Trail and shoulder grading
on Taft Hill
• Size of property is ideally suited to higher density residential
and not to single family e.g. The Preserve Apartments 16
acres
■ Single family properties are not appropriate at this location
adjacent to the intersection of two arterials. Widening and
expansion of Taft Hill and Drake has changed the character
and suitability by adding noise, and cars
In addition to these criteria the code indicates the Planning and Zoning Board
and City Council may consider the following additional criteria:
Taft Hill / Hull Rezoning
Reasons for Request
The applicant is requesting an amendment to the City Zoning Map and to Structure Plan,
to the extent deemed necessary. The 15.3 acre parcel is lot 2, lot 3 and lot 4 of a 1922
platted subdivision known simply as "Plat of Subdivision of part of West half of
Northwest Quarter Section 27, Township 7 North, Range 69 West of the 61h P.M.,
Larimer County, Colorado". This area was platted into approximately 5 acre lots in 1922
and has retained its "country" atmosphere as higher density single family subdivisions
have developed to the east and south of this 1922 "country" subdivision. The existing
zoning, which is LMN, would allow a continuation of similar single family development
as exists to the east and south..
Since existing zoning was established, expansion of Drake Road and Taft Hill Road
(including the new pedestrian trails, tunnels and bridges along Spring Creek) AND
expansion of the Drake Crossing shopping Center have changed the Character of the area.
We believe it is in the best interest of the community to recognize these changes and
establish a new framework that is more compatible with recent developments. This area
is directly accessible by pedestrian trail to Rollin Moore Park to the northeast and across
Taft Hill / Drake intersection from the Drake Crossing shopping center. These
connections to the park and to retail services and employment are well suited to higher
density land uses as prescribed in the MMN zoning classification. If approved this
rezoning would result in the enlargement of an already existing MMN zoned area that is
across the intersection from an NC zoned area.
We believe the level of existing development in the surrounding area warrants that the
subject property be viewed as an "in -fill" project in an area that is highly urbanized and
needs higher density to benefit from the advantages of being adjacent to multimodal
forms of transportation, shopping, employment, parks, open space, schools, churches, day
care and other amenities that are within a short walking distance.
In addition to the above activity centers the subject property is relatively close to the
South College Avenue commercial corridor, to Colorado State University and to the
Centre for Advanced Technology. We believe it would be a missed opportunity for the
subject property to remain in the LMN zoning category.
The proposed rezoning of Taft Hill / Hull does not create any adverse impacts on the
natural environment. Spring Creek runs along the north boundary of the subject property
and City Parks and Recreation has completed designs to construct trails and bridges along
the north edge of the property that would be compatible with higher density land uses.
Please refer to the attached legal descriptions, map of the area, and comments regarding
Article II Section 2.9.4 of the City's land use code.
Reason for Request: (Please attach additional sheets if more space is needed)
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Please attach listing of names and addresses of all persons owning land (as per Larimer
County Assessor's office on date of request) within 500 feet of any portion of the area under
petition for rezoning.
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To the City Council of the City of. Fort Collins, Colorado.
I (We), the undersigned, do hereby respectfully petition and request that the City Council
amend the zoning ordinance of the City of Fort Collins by changing the zoning of the
hereinafter described parcel, containing 15.3_ acres, more or less, from --.MIJ zoning
district to nnl^—tt zoning district:
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