HomeMy WebLinkAboutCLIFF SUBDIVISION REPLAT - PDP - 22-99 - DECISION - FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS & DECISIONDECISION
Based on the findings and conclusions, the request to plat the existing lot at 511
E. Prospect into two lots, #22-99 is approved.
Dated this 7th day of October, 1999, per authority granted by Sections 1.4.9(E)
and 2..1 of the Land Use Code. I-ia2
Robert E. Blanchard, AICP
Current Planning Director
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and other services within the proposed development meet the
standards for such layouts and services as specified of the Land Use
Code.
C. The proposed plat of Cliff Subdivision (511 E. Prospect) is in compliance
with Section 3.3.1(C) Public Sites, Reservations and Dedications in that:
1) The applicant shall be required to dedicate rights -of way for public
streets, drainage easements and utility easements as needed to serve
the area being platted. The plat shows the existing 30 feet of Prospect
Road ROW from the front of the property to the road centerline. No
additional ROW is being requested. A 20 feet wide utility easement is
being provided on the flag portion of the rear lot to connect utilities for
the lot to the utilities along Prospect Road. A 15 feet wide utility
easement is being provided adjacent to prospect road.
2) Reservation of sites for flood control, open space and other municipal
uses shall be made in accordance with the requirements of this Land
Use Code. This criteria is not applicable to the proposed plat of Cliff
Subdivision (511 E. Prospect).
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND DECISION
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
After reviewing the staff report and the record of the public hearing, the Hearing
Officer makes the following findings and conclusions:
A. The proposed plat of Cliff Subdivision contains a permitted use in the LMN
— Low Density Mixed -Use Residential District.
B. The proposed plat of Cliff Subdivision meets the plat requirements located
in Section 3.3.1 - Plat Standards located in Article 3 - General
Development Standards.
Applicant Response:
Mr. Snyder responded to questions about the appearance of the homes.
City Response:
None
BACKGROUND
This application is a request to plat the existing lot at 511 E. Prospect (on file as
a meets and bounds description) for the purpose dividing one large lot into two
smaller lots. The existing lot is 15,170 square feet in size. The proposed lots will
be 7,420 square feet and 7,750 square feet. The lot is midblock on the south
side of E. Prospect Street between Whedbee Street and Smith Street, and is in
the LMN - Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood Zoning District.
The existing home would be on one lot using the existing driveway onto Prospect
Street. The second lot would be a flag lot with access on the western portion of
the existing lot. A home that is being relocated would be placed to the south of
the existing home.
The proposed plat of Cliff Subdivision (511 E. Prospect), complies with the
applicable requirements of the LUC, specifically the plat requirements located in
Section 3.3.1 - Plat Standards located in Article 3 - General Development
Standards.
A. The proposed plat of Cliff Subdivision (511 E. Prospect) is in compliance
with Section 3.3.1(A) General Provisions in that:
1) The subdivision plat will be filed and recorded only after having been
approved by the Director of Planning, with such approval evidenced in
writing on the plat and signed by the City Clerk.
2) No building permit or certificate of occupancy shall be issued for
construction of any new principal building or no act which changes the
use of any building shall be permitted until the subdivision plat is filed
and recorded in the City of Fort Collins.
B. The proposed plat of Cliff Subdivision (511 E. Prospect) is in compliance
with Section 3.3.1(B) Lots in that:
1) Each lot has direct vehicular access to a public street (Prospect Road),
and the side lot lines are substantially at right angles or radial to the
street lines.
2) The proposed Cliff Subdivision is surrounded by existing development.
The general layout of lots, roads, driveways, utilities, drainage facilities
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Notice of public hearing was made on
September 22, 1999 by mailing to property
owners within 500 feet of the subject property.
The public hearing was advertised in the
Coloradoan on September 25, 1999.
PUBLIC HEARING
After reviewing the Staff Report and recommendation, a public hearing was held
on the subject application at 6:00 PM on October 6, 1999. The hearing was
held in Conference Rooms C and D at 281 North College, Fort Collins, Colorado.
HEARING TESTIMONY, WRITTEN COMMENTS AND OTHER EVIDENCE:
The following is a list of those who attended the meeting:
From the City:
Troy Jones, City Planner
From the applicant:
Cliff Snyder
From the Community:
Martha Goodell
Cleon Swain
Buford Plemmons
Written Comments:
None
Community Concerns:
One concern was expressed about the development of the second lot
adding to the traffic congestion on Prospect Street.
Other questions were about the appearance of the homes.
City of Fort Collins
Comm 'ty Planning and Environmenta' rvices
Office of the Director
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER
TYPE I ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND DECISION
HEARING OFFICER:
PROJECT NAME:
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Bob Blanchard
Current Planning Director
511 East Prospect Street Replat
22-99
Clifford J. Snyder
511 E. Prospect Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
This is a request to plat the existing lot at 511 E. Prospect (on file as a meets
and bounds description) for the purpose dividing one large lot into two smaller
lots. The lot is midblock on the south side of E. Prospect Street between
Whedbee Street and Smith Street
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION AND DECISION:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
HEARING OFFICER DECISION: Approval
ZONING DISTRICT:
LMN - Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood
281 N. College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
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