HomeMy WebLinkAboutWEBSTER FARM ANNEXATION & ZONING - 43-01 - REPORTS - SECOND READINGDATE: February 5,
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Findings:
ITEM NUMBER:
A. The annexation of this parcel is consistent with the policies and agreements between
Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins, as contained in the recently amended
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT — GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREA.
B. The parcel -meets all criteria included in State law to qualify for annexation by the City of
Fort Collins.
C. The requested zone district, L-M-N, Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood, is in
conformance with thCyvocil-prolvyedResolution
Ian) and the City Structure
Plan.
D. On December 18, which accepts the
annexation petition and determines that the petition is in compliance with State law.
E. The annexation has 57% of its perimeter boundary contiguous with existing city limits
which exceeds the required one -sixth as mandated by State law. Further, the parcel is
found to have a community of interest with the City and the parcel is expected to
urbanize shortly.
F. The annexation is noreco
ithi e R nti ei rhood Sign District.
Planning and Zoning Boardati I :FY
The Planning and Zoning Board voted 6-0 to recommend to City Council approval of the
Webster Farm Annexation and Zoning at its regular meeting of January 17, 2002.
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N: Harmony Farm Annexation
E: Willow Brook Annexations Numbers One and Two
S: Staley Annexation
W: Ruff Annexation and H.H.36 Annexation
The parcel gains the necessary one -sixth contiguity along the north, east and portions of the west
and south property lines. Of the total perimeter boundary, the parcel has 57.% contiguity with
the city limits. This substantially exceeds the required minimum of 16.66% (one -sixth). The
parcel, therefore, complies with the requirements of the Intergovernmental Agreement and is
eligible for annexation.
The surrounding zoning and 1 Cduse
as foN: H-C, Harmony Corridtic P(HyTechnology Park)
S: FA-1, Farming (County); Agriculture and Rural Residential
E: L -M-N; Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood; Vacant (Willow Brook P.D.P.)
W: L-M-N and FA-1; Urban Residential and Rural Residential
Zoning:
The proposed zoning for the Webster Farm Annexation is L-M-N, Low Density Mixed -Use
Neighborhood. This District is ' intended t e a f' range of low density housing
combined with complemenCony
othere
pelhiNaraistics
erve a neighborhood and are
developed and operated in ht of a neighborhood.
The main purpose of the District is to meet a wide range of needs of everyday living in
neighborhoods that include a variety of housing choices, that invite walking to gathering places,
services and conveniences, and that are fully integrated into the larger community by the pattern
of streets, blocks, and other linkages. A neighborhood center provides a focal point, and
attractive walking and biking paths invite residents to enjoy the center as well as the small
neighborhood parks. Any new development in this district shall be arranged to form part of an
individual neighborhood.
The parcel is owned by tCool
e pp imately 94 acres are being
considered for a new high sp ted t p - al 2004. Approximately 30 acres
being considered for public p -N n llows bo uses.
Sub -area Plan — Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan:
The parcel is contained within the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan. This sub -area plan was
jointly adopted by both the City and County in 1998. The primary objective of the plan is to
direct future urban development toward municipal boundaries, while balancing preservation of
open lands and critical natural areas around the Fossil Creek Reservoir and areas between
Loveland and Fort Collins. The applicant is aware of the land use, transportation and natural
areas/open lands elements of this sub -area plan.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Items Relating to the Webster Farm Annexation.
IT1% NUMBER: 27 A-C
DATE: February 5, 2002
FROM: Ted Shepard
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends adoption oCeResojD anOrdins on First Reading.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A. Resolution 2002-012 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the
Webster Farm Annexation.
B. Hearing and First Reento
nanc 02 2 nexing Property Known as the
Webster Farm Annex ity o lins, lorado.
C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 026, 2002, Amending the Zoning Map of
the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the
Webster Farm Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
This is a 100% voluntary annexation and zoning of a property approximately 156.25 acres in
size. The site is approximately one -quarter section of land generally located on the east side of
Ziegler Road (C.R49), one-half mile south of Harmony Road. Kechter Road (C.R.#36) forms
the southern boundary.
The recommended zoning is, M-N,Onort,
iPthe
d- eighborhood. This will match
the existing zoning on the a and prop y. Contiguity with the existing
municipal boundary is gained along tht and west property lines.
KGROUND:
The property is located within the Urban Growth Area. According to the policies and
agreements between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County contained in the
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS URBAN
GROWTH AREA, the City will agree to consider annexation of property in the UGA when the
property is eligible for annexation according to State law. The property gains contiguity by the
following parcels:
AGENDA ITA SUMMARY
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL
ITIMP NUMBER: 15 A-B
DATE: February 19, 2002
FROM:
Ted Shepard
SUBJECT:
Items Relating to the Webster Farm Annexation.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinances on Second Reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 025, 2002, Annexing Property Known as the Webster
Farm Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 026, 2002, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of
Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Webster
Farm Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
Resolution 2002-012 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Webster
Farm Annexation was unanimously adopted on February 5, 2002.
Ordinance No. 025, 2002 and Ordinance No. 026, 2002, which were unanimously adopted on
First Reading on February 5, 2002, annex and zone the Webster Farm property which is
approximately 156.25 acres in size. The site is approximately one -quarter section of land
generally located on the east side of Ziegler Road (C.R.#9), one-half mile south of Harmony
Road. Kechter Road (C.R.#36) forms the southern boundary.
The recommended zoning is L-M-N, Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood. This will match
the existing zoning on the east and west sides of the property. Contiguity with the existing
municipal boundary is gained along the north, east and west property lines.