HomeMy WebLinkAboutMCCLELLAND'S CREEK PD & PLD 2ND FILING - ANNEXATION & ZONING - 33-01P - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - LUC REQUIREMENTSspace is provided for meetings and neighborhood functions and a park is provided which
is accessible to all residents.
Policy LMN-2.1 Neighborhood Center Location.
The Neighborhood Center is located along the west boundary of the neighborhood.
Policy LMN-2.4 Neighborhood Center Design.
The Neighborhood Center was designed by Poudre R-1 School District and is
complimentary to the identity, character, and comfort of the surrounding neighborhood
and is in a location of convenience to the neighborhood.
Policy LMN-2.5 Neighborhood Center Access.
Access for pedestrians and bicyclists is a priority in the design of the Neighborhood
Center. From this new neighborhood, a continuation of the existing bike/pedestrian trail
that is a direct access to the Center will be constructed so as to provide easier, non -
vehicular conflicted travel to and from the Neighborhood Center.
Policy LMN-2.8 Access to Transit.
A transit stop is located both within Fossil Lake Ranch and Observatory Village and is
within walking distance of the neighborhood.
Policy LMN-2.9 Outdoor Spaces.
This neighborhood has immediate access to neighborhood parks, natural open space,
school, and regional park along with other common outdoor spaces that exist within the
greater neighborhood area. These spaces are attractive settings, highly visible and easily
observed from public streets.
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Statement of Principals and Policies and
Consistencies with the City Structure Plan
The following Principles and Policies as described in Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan
would be achieved by the proposed Annexation and Zoning:
Policy LU-4.5 Priority Subareas.
This neighborhood was developed in accordance with the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area
Plan.
Principle ENV-5 Natural habitat/ecosystems (wildlife, wetlands and riparian
areas) will be protected and enhanced within the developed landscape of Fort
Collins.
Natural habitat/ecosystems (wildlife, wetlands, and riparian areas) have been protected
and enhanced with this neighborhood including the wetlands associated with the
McClelland's Creek Drainage area.
Policy ENV-5.1 Protection and Enhancement.
The location of this neighborhood avoids wildlife habitat, riparian areas, wetlands, and
other important features.
Policy GM-2.1 Annexation Policies.
• Statutory Requirements. The neighborhood meets all statutory
requirements for annexation according to the laws of the State of
Colorado.
• Property to be annexed located within the Community Growth
Management Area. The neighborhood is currently located within the
Community Growth Management boundary.
• Infrastructure Standards. The infrastructure is improved (e.g. streets,
utilities, storm drainage systems) to City standards.
• Properties with annexation agreements as conditions of approval.
This neighborhood as approved by Latimer County had an annexation
agreement as a condition of approval.
Principle LMN-2 The size, layout, and design of Low Density Mixed Use
Neighborhood should make it conducive to walking, with all dwellings sharing the
street and sidewalk system and a Neighborhood Center.
As a continuation of the Fossil Lake project, this neighborhood is conducive to walking
with all dwellings sharing the street, sidewalk, and trail connection of the Neighborhood
Center.
Principle LMN-2.1 Neighborhood Center.
This neighborhood includes a Neighborhood Center (Zach Elementary and the Staley
Park) that serve as year-round gathering spaces accessible to all residents. The
Neighborhood Center includes a recreation facility, and a place of assembly. Indoor
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