HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTRANG CABIN ANNEXATION & ZONING - 5-00 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - LUC REQUIREMENTSDevelopments 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 Strang Cabin Annexation and Zoning 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.
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 N01-2.5 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.
Properties with annexation agreements as conditions of approval.
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 N01-1.1 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
rights and use conservation easements and other such tools, for the purpose of defining
Statement of City Plan Principles and Policies
and Consistency with the City Structure Plan
For the Strang Cabin Annexation and Zoning
January 26, 2000
I. City Plan Principles and Polices:
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.
Policy CAD-6.2 Types of Projects. The City will provide, maintain, and operate historic and