HomeMy WebLinkAboutRIGDEN FARM/SPRING CREEK FARM - REZONE - 56-98 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - REZONING RELATED DOCUMENTThere will be a planned transit center located in the core of the neighborhood center,
City Plan Policy T-2.2 Transit stops.
a) whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result in a logical and
orderly development pattern:
This request to establish zoning will result in development occurring in a logical and
orderly development pattern for this area of Fort Collins.
The development will occur in multiple phasing over approximately a 10 year period
accomplishing the intent of the City of Fort Collins Comprehensive Plan.
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The mix of multi -family residential units surrounding the core neighborhood center will
achieve a compact urban form, City Plan Policy LU-1.1 Compact Urban Form.
b) warranted by changed conditions within the neighborhood surrounding and including
the subject property:
The City of Fort Collins Structure Pan identifies the proposed change in land use
patterns. The proposed development will provide a core neighborhood commercial
center with a surrounding multi -family mixed -use residential neighborhood and a low
density mixed -use neighborhood, City Plan Policy AN-1.1 Relationships to Residential
Districts.
3. Additional Considerations for Quasi -Judicial Rezonings:
a) whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment is compatible with existing
and proposed uses surrounding the subject land, and is the appropriate zone district for
the land:
The proposed Districts N-C, M-M-N, and L-M-N will be compatible to the existing
and proposed uses surrounding the property. The property is located at the corner of
Timberline and Drake roads, a major and minor arterial intersection.
b) whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result in significantly
adverse impacts on the natural environment, including, but not limited to: water, air,
noise, storm water management, wildlife, vegetation, wetlands, and the natural
functioning of the environment:
There are no known significantly adverse impacts on the natural environment.
There will be a planned open space corridor with a series of ponds, wetlands and native
vegetation. This area will be part of the storm water detention system. It will aid in
water quality and minimize impacts from storm water runoff. The wetlands and native
vegetation will increase the wildlife habitat, City Plan Policy ENV-5.1 Protection and
Enhancement.
Plans are to incorporate a bicycle path within the open space corridor, City Plan Policy
T-4.1 Bicycle Facilities. The bicycle path will be designed and built in a way to
minimize impacts with the naturalistic qualities of the open space corridor.
The traditional neighborhood will be planned with alleys and pedestrian links will
promote pedestrian mobility, City Plan Policy T-5.1 Land Use, T-5.2 Connections, T-
5 3 Continuity, AN-1.6 Pedestrian Network and AN-5.2 Alleys and Shared Driveways.
The street crossings will be design in a way to promote a safe pedestrian crossing, gLty
Plan Policy T-6.1. These proposed amenities will provide a safe and enjoyable
pedestrian neighborhood.
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Rigden Farm - Zoning Application Attachment
Spring Creek Farm (Johnson Property)
September 16, 1998
Owners having a legal/equitable interest in the property
Spring Creek Farms, LLC
3432 Carlton Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Contact: Glen Johnson
Asset Investment Management Group, LLC
1027 West Horsetooth Road, Suite 200
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526
Contact: Fred Croci
Zoning Justification
The proposed request is to establish Zoning for the 80 acre Spring Creek/Johnson Farm
property located southeast of Drake and Timberline Roads. The property is currently zoned
T-Transition. The petition is to re -zone the property. The proposed re -zoning will be
Neighborhood Commercial District N-C and Medium Density Mixed -Use District (M-M-N),
and Low Density Mixed -Use District (L-M-N), see attached legal description and Zoning
Boundary Survey.
The Asset Investment Management Group, LLC has entered into an agreement with the Spring
Creek Farm LLC to purchase the property pending development approval.
City of Fort Collins Land Use Code Requirements
Division 2.8.4.H Text and Map Amendment Review Procedures (Standards)
1. Text Amendments and Legislative Rezonings:
Not applicable, property is less than 640 acres.
2. Mandatory Requirements for Quasi -Judicial Rezonings:
a) consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan:
The proposed Zoning Districts of N-C, M-M-N, and L-M-N are consistent with the
City of Fort Collins Structure Plan.
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