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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMCCLELLAND'S CREEK PD & PLD 2ND FILING - ANNEXATION & ZONING - 33-01P - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTSt space 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. S:\Dianne\My Documents\McClelland Creek\Submittals\Annexation\Statement of Principals.Mnex.5 29 07.doc J; 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 Larimer 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 (Zack 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 S:\Dianne\My Documents\McClelland Creek\Submittals\Annexation\Statement of Principals.Annex.5 29 07.doc ATTACHMENT "C" ATTORNEY CERTIFICATION 6), / �1�(�QZI'/ , an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Colorado, hereby certify that, s of the d to of this certificate, the signers of this Annexation Petition for the area referred to as the �?1'�s/gym S G'f K P-h i �Lr'J- k� F,/, 4Annexation to the City of Fort Collins are the owners of real property in the area proposed for annexation. Furthermore, I certify that said owners constitute more than 50% of the landowners in the area proposed for annexation, as said area is described on Attachment "A" of said Annexation Petition, and own more than 50% of the land in said area, exclusive of streets and alleys. r111 A r- _ V 61td,/o7 / Z� Z3317 Date Signafure Attorney Reg. No STATE OF COLORADO )ss. COUNTY OF LARIMER ATTACHMENT"B" The undersigned, being first duly sworn upon his oath states: That he was the circulator of the attached Petition for Annexation and that each signature therein is the signature of the person whose name it purports to be. l JA771-P Circulat0s Signature Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st by Stanley K—Everitt ANNE MARIE ROMME hand and official seal. Expiration day of June 2 007 JA,it.t i4ltilt/6t� otary Publi DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3 and the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10, all in Township 6 North, Range 68 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Larimer, State of Colorado, and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast Corner of said Section 9 and assuming the North line of the NE1/4 of Section 9 to bear South 88°28'48" East, a distance of 2656.31 feet, with all other bearings herein relative thereto; Thence North 45' l T12" West a distance of 43.83 feet to a point on the North right-of- way line of Kechter Road, said point being the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence North 82°10'01" East a distance of 65.33 feet; thence South 02°51'16" West a distance of 70.06 feet to a point on the East right-of-way line of Strauss Cabin Road; thence South 00°09'07" East along said East right-of-way line a distance of 1286.58 feet; thence North 88°26'41" West a distance of 1248.45 feet; thence North 50°32'59" West a distance of 20.19 feet; thence North 67°58'43" West a distance of 29.85 feet; thence North 79°08'46" West a distance of 29.88 feet; thence North 71 °57'32" West a distance of 50.98 feet; thence North 63'11'35" West a distance of 37.02 feet; thence North 57*01'37" West a distance of 62.90 feet; thence North 47*3 V56" West a distance of 29.50 feet; thence North 37°16'39" West a distance of 90.91 feet; thence North 33°06'23" West a distance of 105.14 feet; thence North 41 ° 12'39" West a distance of 49.33 feet; thence North 46°57'57" West a distance of 89.74 feet; thence North 58°09'31" West a distance of 67.94 feet; thence North 64°07'21" West a distance of 56.23 feet; thence North 53*51'25" West a distance of 97.43 feet; thence South 90°00'00" East a distance of 113.56 feet; thence along a curve concave to the Northwest having a central angle of 90"04'12" with a radius of 400.00 feet, an arc length of 628.81 feet and the chord of which bears North 44°57'54" East, 566.03 feet; thence North 00104'12" West a distance of 394.77 feet; thence South 88°28'48" East a distance of 664.39 feet; thence North 01 °23'02" West a distance of 60.08 feet to a point on the North right-of-way of Kechter Road; thence South 88°28'48" East, 634.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Said parcel of land contains 44.322 acres, more or less (f), and is subject to any rights -of - way or other easements of record or as now existing on said described parcel of land. ATTACHMENT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ANNEXATION A tract of land situate in the County of Larimer, State of Colorado, to -wit: McClellands Creek PD & PLD, Second Filing, County of Larimer, State of Colorado. o (Check box if applicable). The Petitioners reserve the right to withdraw this petition and their signatures therefrom at any time prior to the commencement of the roll call of the City Council for the vote upon the second reading of the annexation ordinance. Individual Petitioners signing this Petition represent that they own the portion(s) of the area described on Attachment "A" as more particularly described below: A tract of land situate in the County of Larimer, State of Colorado, to -wit: INSTRUCTIONS: INSERT HERE the legal description of individual parcels, or if only ownership, type "See Legal Description on Attachment `A'." IN WITNESS WHEROF, I/we have executed this Petition for Annexation this b day of June , 2 007 -""& _"_ Petition s wner's Signature Petitioner's/Owner's Signature 3030 South College Ave., Suite 200 Address Address Fort Collins, CO 80525 City State Zip City State Zip PETITION FOR ANNEXATION THE UNDERSIGNED (hereinafter referred to as the "Petitioners") hereby petition the Council of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado for the annexation of an area, to be referred to as the McClellands Creek PD & PLD, Second Filing Annexation to the City of Fort Collins. Said area, consisting of approximately EalrtY two ( 42 ) acres, is more particularly described on Attachment "A," attached hereto. The Petitioners allege: 1. That it is desirable and necessary that such area be annexed to the City of Fort Collins. 2. That the requirements of Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-108, C.R.S., exist or have been met. 3. That not less than one -sixth (1/6) of the perimeter of the area proposed to be annexed is contiguous with the boundaries of the City of Fort Collins. 4. That a community of interest exists between the area proposed to be annexed and the City of Fort Collins. 5. That the area to be annexed is urban or will be urbanized in the near future. 6. That the area proposed to be annexed is integrated with or capable of being integrated with the City of Fort Collins. That the Petitioners herein comprise more that fifty percent (50%) of the landowners in the area and own more than fifty percent (50%) of the area to be annexed, excluding public streets, alleys and lands owned by the City of Fort Collins. 8. That the City of Fort Collins shall not be required to assume any obligations respecting the construction of water mains, sewer lines, gas mains, electric service lines, streets or any other services or utilities in connection with the property proposed to be annexed except as may be provided by the ordinance of the City of Fort Collins. Further, as an express condition of annexation, Petitioners consent to the inclusion into the Municipal Subdistrict, Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (the "Subdistrict") pursuant to §37- 45-136(3.6) C.R.S., Petitioners acknowledge that, upon inclusion into the Subdistrict, Petitioners' property will be subject to the same mill levies and special assessments as are levied or will be levied on other similarly situated property in the Subdistrict at the time of inclusion of Petitioners' lands. Petitioners agree to waive any right to an election which may exist pursuant to Article X, §20 of the Colorado Constitution before the Subdistrict can impose such mill levies and special assessments as it has the authority to impose. Petitioners also agree to waive, upon inclusion, any right which may exist to a refunc pursuant to Article X, §20 of the Colorado Constitution. WHEREFORE, said Petitioners request that the Council of the City of Fort Collins approve the annexation of the area described on Attachment "A." Furthermore, the Petitioners request that said area be placed in the LMN Zone District pursuant to the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins. m McClelland's Creek PD & PLD Second Filing Annexation and Zoning - #33-01 P July 19, 2007 P & Z Meeting Page 3 the Comprehensive Plan, suggests that Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood is appropriate in this location. Staff is recommending that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District, which was established for the purpose of regulating signs for non-residential uses in certain geographical areas of the City that may be particularly affected by such signs because of their predominantly residential use and character. A map amendment will not be necessary to place this property on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map, as the property is already shown to be in the District. FINDINGS: 1. The annexation of this area is consistent with the policies and agreements between Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins contained in the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area. 2. The area meets the eligibility requirements included in State law to qualify for a voluntary annexation to the City of Fort Collins. 3. On July 17, 2007, the City Council approved a resolution that accepted the annexation petition and determined that the petition was in compliance with State law. The resolution also initiated the annexation process for the property by establishing the date, time and place when a public hearing would be held regarding the readings of the Ordinances annexing and zoning the area. 4. The requested LMN - Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood Zoning District is in conformance with the policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and requested zoning of LMN - Low Density Mixed - Use Neighborhood. Staff is recommending that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. A map amendment will not be necessary to place this property on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map, as the property is already shown to be in the District. McClelland's Creek PD & PLD Second Filing Annexation and Zoning - #33-01 P July 19, 2007 P & Z Meeting Page 2 Staff is recommending that the property be placed in the LMN - Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood Zoning District, which is in conformance with the City's Structure Plan. Staff is recommending that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. A map amendment will not be necessary to place this property on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map, as the property is already shown to be in the District. BACKGROUND: The applicant, Stanley Everitt, on behalf of the property owners, McCreek, LLC, has submitted a written petition requesting annexation of 44.32 acres. The property is located at the southwest corner of Kechter Road and Strauss Cabin Road. Zach Elementary School is on the west side and McClelland's Creek runs along the southwest side of the property. The property is undeveloped and is in the FA-1 Farming District in Larimer County. The requested zoning in the City of Fort Collins is LMN - Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood. The surrounding properties are currently zoned FA-1 Farming in Larimer County to the east, LMN - Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood in the City and FA-1 Farming in Larimer County to the north, FA-1 Farming in Larimer County to the south, and LMN — Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood in the City to the west. This is a 100% voluntary annexation. The property is located within the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area. According to policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County contained in the Intergovernmental Agreement for the 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. This property gains the required 1/6 contiguity to existing City limits from common boundaries with the Staley Annexation (May, 2001) to the west, the Willow Brook Annexation No. 2 (September, 1999) to the north, and the McClelland's Creek PD & PLD Annexation (January, 2006) to the southwest. The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: LMN in the City of Fort Collins, FA-1 in Larimer County; existing single-family residential (Observatory Village, large acreages) E: FA-1 in Larimer County; undeveloped, City natural area (Eagle View) S: FA-1 in Larimer County; existing single-family residence on large acreage W: LMN in the City of Fort Collins; existing single-family residential, school (Fossil Lake 5'hFiling PUD, Zach Elementary) ANALYSIS: The requested zoning for this annexation is the LMN - Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood Zoning District. There are numerous uses permitted in this District, subject to either administrative review or review by the Planning and Zoning Board. The City's adopted Structure Plan, a part of ITEM NO. 3 MEETING DATE 7/19/07 iiA STAFF Steve Olt Citv of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: McClelland's Creek PD & PLD Second Filing Annexation and Zoning - #33- 01P APPLICANT: The Everitt Companies c/o Stanley Everitt 3030 South College Avenue Fort Collins, CO. 80525 OWNER: McCreek, LLC 3030 South College Avenue Fort Collins, CO. 80525 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request to annex and zone 44.32 acres located at the southwest corner of Kechter Road and Strauss Cabin Road. Zach Elementary School is on the west side and McClelland's Creek runs along the southwest side of the property. The property is undeveloped and is in the FA-1 Farming District in Larimer County. The requested zoning in the City of Fort Collins is LMN - Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and recommends that the property be placed in the LMN - Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood Zoning District. Staff is recommending that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. A map amendment would not be necessary should the Planning and Zoning Board recommend that this property be placed on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map, as the property is already shown to be in the District. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This is a request to annex and zone 44.32 acres located at the southwest corner of Kechter Road and Strauss Cabin Road. Zach Elementary School is on the west side and McClelland's Creek runs along the southwest side of the property. The property is undeveloped and is in the FA-1 Farming District in Larimer County. The requested zoning in the City of Fort Collins is LMN - Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood. This is a voluntary annexation. 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