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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTRAUSS CABIN ANNEXATION & ZONING NO. 2 - 4-00A - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PETITIONProperties with annexation agreements as conditions of approval. Developments approved by the County that have an annexation agreement as a condition of approval, or have an annexation agreement with the City as a result of receiving out -of -city utility service, will be considered for annexation when they meet all statutory requirements. • Conservation Open Lands (Drake Road to Harmony Road). This river segment possesses abundant, highly significant natural and historic resources. Land uses in this area should emphasize open lands conservation to assure protection of significant resources. Policy PRC-1.2 Intergovernmental and Private Cooperation. The City will cooperate with county, state, Federal, and private agencies or organizations to prepare and implement a Poudre River Corridor Plan. Significant portions of the Poudre River Corridor are under the jurisdiction of Larimer County, or are owned by Colorado State University. Many organizations and private entities also have significant interests that warrant their involvement in future land use planning within the corridor. Policy PRC-1.3 Regional Collaboration. Because the reach of the Poudre River Corridor within the city is only a portion of a larger river system and watershed, the City will collaborate with other public and private entities throughout Northern Colorado to enhance river protection and stewardship efforts. PRINCIPLE PRC-3: The City will provide enhanced recreation opportunities within the Poudre River Corridor, with an emphasis on scenic values, heritage education, and interpretation. PRINCIPLE PRC-5: Historic landmarks and cultural landscapes will be protected within the Poudre River Corridor. Policy PRC-5.1 Historic Landmarks and Cultural Landscapes. Historic landmarks and significant cultural landscapes, including the urban core, irrigation systems, farms and agricultural lands will be protected. This will be accomplished using land acquisition, local landmark designation, conservation easements, land use policies, and development and design standards. Policy PRC-5.2 Heritage Area Designation. The City will support National Heritage Area designation within the Poudre River Corridor using the federal proposal for the Cache la Poudre National Water Heritage Area, or a State designation that may be developed through the Colorado Heritage Area Partnership Program. II. City Structure Plan: The City Structure Plan describes the Strauss Cabin Annexation and Zoning No. 2 property as lying within the "Poudre River Corridor" land use designation. The intended future historical and educational uses of the property are consistent with the intent of the City Structure Plan. rights and use conservation easements and other such tools, for the purpose of defining community edges. Such open lands include areas for passive or limited recreation for non -athletic purposes, agricultural land, and natural areas. Policy NOL-2.2 Access. The City will ensure that development provides and maintains access to public open land areas, where appropriate. Policy NOL-2.4 Floodplain. The City will preserve and protect sensitive natural areas of the 100-year floodplains of the Poudre River, Spring Creek, Fossil Creek, and other waterways, for conservation purposes. Policy NOL-2.5 Coordination. The City will actively work with local, regional, state agencies, as well as private entities, to acquire larger tracts of key open lands in the region. PRINCIPLE GM-2: The City will consider the annexation of new territory into the City limits when the annexation of such property conforms to the vision, goals, and policies of City Plan. Policy GM-2.1 Annexation Policies. The City Council will weigh the following factors when considering the annexation of new land into the incorporated limits: • Statutory requirements. The property must meet 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 property must be currently located within the Community Growth Management Area boundary, or the boundary must be amended by actions of the City (and County, if necessary) before the City approves the proposed annexation. • Phasing of public services and facilities. Vacant/undeveloped land proposed for annexation must conform to the City's phasing requirements for extension of public services and facilities before being annexed. • Annexation of county enclaves. Vacant/undeveloped land included in a county enclave (i.e., an area completely surrounded by property already in the City) will be annexed within one year after becoming eligible for involuntary annexation, but only if such land conforms to the City's phasing requirements for the extension of public services. Infrastructure standards. Developed land, or areas seeking voluntary annexation, must have their infrastructure improved (e.g., streets, utilities and storm drainage systems) to City standards, or must have a mechanism (e.g., a special improvement district) in place to upgrade such services and facilities to City standards, before being annexed. Policy CAD-6.2 Types of Projects. The City will provide, maintain, and operate historic and cultural facilities. A full range of performing, historical, and visual arts programs will be produced and presented. Policy CAD-6.3 Acquisitions. The City will acquire, exhibit, preserve and store historic artifacts and works of art of local, regional, national and international significance. The Art in Public Places program should continue in effect, to be administered by City staff in conjunction with the Art in Public Places Board. PRINCIPLE ENV-5: Natural habitat/ecosystems (wildlife, wetlands, and riparian areas) will be protected and enhanced within the developed landscape of Fort Collins. Policy ENV-5.1 Protection and Enhancement. The City will seek to integrate wildlife habitat, riparian areas, wetlands and other important natural features into the developed landscape by directing development away from sensitive areas and using innovative planning, design, buffering, and management practices. The City's regulatory powers will be used to preserve, protect, and enhance the resources and values of natural areas by directing development away from sensitive natural features -- such as wetlands, riparian areas and wildlife habitat. When it is not possible to direct development away from natural areas, these areas will be protected in the developed landscape. Policy ENV-5.2 Floodplains. The City will preserve and protect natural areas in the 100-year floodplain of the Poudre River, Spring Creek, Fossil Creek, and other waterways. PRINCIPLE NOL-1: Preserve and protect natural areas within Fort Collins and the Community Growth Management Area to provide habitat essential to the conservation of plants, animals, and their associated ecosystems and to enrich the lives of citizens by providing opportunities for education, scientific research, nature, interpretation, art, fishing, wildlife observation, hiking, and other activities. Policy NOL-1.1 Natural Areas System. The City will establish a system of publicly -owned natural areas to protect the integrity of wildlife habitat and conservation sites, protect corridors between natural areas, preserve outstanding examples of Fort Collins' diverse natural heritage, and provide a broad range of opportunities for educational, interpretive, and recreational programs to meet community needs. PRINCIPLE NOL-2: Open lands are important in providing the city with a well-defined edge, establishing community separators, directing growth, and preserving rural character. Policy NOL-2.1 Conservation Tools. The City will purchase open lands and/or development Statement of City Plan Principles and Policies and Consistency with the City Structure Plan For the Strauss Cabin Annexation and Zoning No. 2 January 26, 2000 I. City Plan Principles and Policies: The following principles and related policies are extracted from "City Plan: Fort Collins, Colorado Comprehensive Plan, " and are reiterated to show the conformance of this petition for annexation with the city's documented intentions. PRINCIPLE CAD-5: The quality of life in Fort Collins will be enhanced by the preservation of historic resources and inclusion of heritage in the daily life and development of the city and community. Policy CAD-5.1 Survey, Identification, and Prioritization. The City shall determine what resources are within the Community Growth Management Area, how significant these resources are, the nature and degree of threat to their preservation, and methods for their protection. Policy CAD-5.2 Education and Awareness. The City shall raise the level of awareness and understanding of and appreciation for the value of historic preservation in contributing to the quality of life in Fort Collins. Policy CAD-5.3 Incentives. The City shall use incentives to encourage private sector preservation and rehabilitation of historic resources. Policy CAD-5.4 Planning and Regulations. The City shall formally recognize the contribution of historic resources to the quality of life in Fort Collins through planning and regulations. Policy CAD-5.5 Landmark Designation Program. The City will actively encourage property owners to designate their properties. PRINCIPLE CAD-6: Artistic enrichment and cultural opportunity are vital to community values, quality of life, and economic and social wellness. The City will promote, encourage and stimulate the growth of cultural development and participation. Policy CAD-6.1 Role of City. The City will continue to sustain City -owned facilities and City - initiated programming, and assist local arts organizations by providing administrative consultation, marketing expertise, technical assistance, and box office services. OMlI41LL xii¢yl.�ltal' ]014 Ki,K]LL�nlK' . llaulr.! 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IQII WK]. le-xlp 4e wowiw v.s ml.wli,ml nmx .Is vu ,srve ¢IAVlo6 -I STRAUSS CABIN SECOND ANNEXATION I L ¢ ATTACHMENT "C" ATTORNEY CERTIFICATION I, //07?Ot/aGt an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Colorado, ereby certify that I have examined the records of the Clerk and Recorder of Larimer County, Colorado and have verified that the signers of this Annexation Petition for the area referred to as the 51Tr 55 Cj,h yI 2h a Annexation to the City of Fort Collins are 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. Date Signature Attorney Reg. No. STATE OF COLORADO )ss. COUNTY OF LARINIER ATTACHNENT '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. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9v day oglj- .L2000 ; by L.tlLvv u 0v1 WITNESS my hand and official seal. I y�IV 12CO2, Commission Expiration Notary Public ATTACHMENT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ANNEXATION A tract of land situate in the County of Larimer, State of Colorado, to -wit: Land description for a tract of land to be annexed into the City of Fort Collins, Colorado as the Strauss Cabin Second Annexation: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO BEING MOR PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: CONSIDERING THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 27 AS BEARING NORTH 89 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST FROM A FOUND LARIMER COUNTY BRASS CAP MONUMENT AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER WITH ALL BEARINGS HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 27 THENCE, N 00° 07.121. E 30.00 FEET TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD 40 ( ALSO KNOWN AS EAST HORSETOOTH ROAD); THENCE, N 890 21' 50" E 284.93 FEET ON AND ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY; THENCE, N 05 ° 0T E 300.03 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING FOR THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE, N 05 ° 0T E 12.27 FEET; THENCE, N 12' 34' W 125.41 FEET; THENCE, N 33 ° 21' E 293.08 FEET; THENCE, S 61 ° I F E 177.55 FEET; THENCE, S 33 ° 2 F W 197.21 FEET; THENCE, S 11 ° 42' W 269.67 FEET; THENCE, S 01 ° 19' W 183.91 FEET TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COUNTY - ROAD 40 ( ALSO KNOWN AS EAST HORSETOOTH ROAD); THENCE, N 17' 5 P 17" W 312.53 FEET LEAVING SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING FOR THIS DESCRIPTION; CONTAINING 1.737 ACRES MORE OR LESS a (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: See Legal Description on Attachment 'A' IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I/we have executed this Petition for Annexation this day of cz� 200 0 Chair Larimer County Petitioner's/Owner's Signature Address and of Commi si . s Petitioner's/Own is Signature 200 West Oak Street Address Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 City State Zip City 2 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 Strauss Cabin Annexation No. 2 to the City of Fort Collins. Said area, consisting of approximately one and seven hundredths (1.737) acres, is more particularly described on Attachment "A", attached hereto. The Petitioners allege: 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 31-12-105, C.RS., exist or have been met. 3. That not less than one -sixth 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. 7. That the Petitioners herein comprise more than 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 obligation 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 refund 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 Public Open Lands (POL) Zone District pursuant to the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins.