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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTAVELLI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FIRST ANNEXATION & ZONING - 14-98 - REPORTS - FIRST READINGSchcxol distriot seeks sec�,r ty of cav with annexation plans ft OtOMMITIrt Cobradcw a at Seeking the added protection of the city police, Poudre School Dis- trict plans to have four of its schools annexed into Fort Collins city limits. The four — Mountain View, Irish Elementary, Tavelli El- ementary and Lincoln Junior ffugh — all are located on the north side of the city. _ ' "We feel we can probably have better police protection, because they have more bodies to call on, if we were in the city," said Ron Daggett, the school district's prop-. . yrty manager - (The would-be school an- nexations, which amount to 57 ages, are new proposals and are not reflected on the accompanying city development map.) Daggett said the idea for the annexations hatched out of a reg- ular information -sharing session conducted by school district, city and Larimer County officials. 'This (annexation effort tnut he to say were unhaPP, sheriff's department that's not the rase at all: Daggett said. Both the city police and county sheriff agencies have endorsed the district's effort, he said. The annexations provide an ad- ditional value of less -expensive utilities for the schools, he said. For instance, Lincoln, located on Lime Drive, currently receives electric service from Public Ser- vice Co. of Colorado. Upon coming into City limits, the school can utilize the aty%s municipal power. With its request for annexation, the school district joins a ripple of annexations expected in 1998. Not counting the school sites, the city is processing six annexations totaling 23L9 acres. The six an - Growth Watch nexa{ionc range in size from half - an -acre (Fort Collins Business Center, No. 9 on map, located, at E8) to 179 acres. (Pine .Ridg(, No.34, 13). Unlike past years, pressure for development isn't the major reason for the annexations. In the case of the school district, its security. Also, the city has_ag gressively sought to bring en- claves, including the 179-acre Pine Ridge site, into city limits. . Enclaves are pieces of land that have been mostly surrounded by city limits but remain in the county. If the addition of 231.9 acres sounds title the city is bloating, square rrdles Following are the land areas, in square miles, of selected Front ! Range cities (1995 figures): Longmont —16.16 ■ Loveland — 23.8 ■ Boulder — 25.11 ■ Greeley — 2B.53 i ■ Fort Collins — "M ■ Aurora—138.89 ■ Colorado Springs -186.3 Sourcer coloradD DepaytTwr of ,, f Local Affairs consider how Fort Collins grew iz. the 1986s:^; In that decade the city's laps: area.; nearly doubled, spreadinc from 21.65 square miles to 40.6Z square miles. Since the begmmn of 1990, annexations have i. creased the city's "size anothe 10.4_percent to 44-9 square mile` And there's more to come eventually. Under an agreement with t!: county, the city is expected annex to fill out its urban grow-:, area of 70 square miles. FA, FARMING DISTRICT (Continued) 3. County Roads - subject to the requirements of the Resolution Concerning Larimer County Road Classification Standards and Setbacks (see Section 27.2.0 of this Resolution). 4. Frontage Roads - setback shall be 75 feet from the centerline of the right-of-way or 30 feet from the right-of-way line, whichever is greater. B. Side Yard (each yard) 5 feet C. Rear Yard 10 feet 9.4 N NEVI JM LOT AREA A Where both public water and public sewer facilities are ... utilized ....................................... V2 acre B. Where both public water and public sewer facilities are not utilized- ...................................... 100,000 sq. ft. 9.5 MMLiVlUM LOT WIDTH 75 feet 9.6 MAXIr2UM HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES 40 feet 15 Section 9.0 FA, FARMING DISTRICT 9.1 USES PERMITTED A. All uses permitted in the R-Residential District subject to the use provisions specified for such district unless otherwise stated herein; B. farm and garden buildings and uses, including the raising of crops, livestock, poultry, and similar farm uses; C. grange halls; D. stands for the sale of agricultural products .produced on the premises; E. signs for identification .... provided each use has not more than one such sign and that each sign does not exceed 15 square feet in area. 9.2 USES PERMITTED BY SPECIAL REVIEW A. Oil drilling; B.. sand and gravel extraction; C. kennels, commercial poultry farms, and feed yards; D. major public utility maim, lines, and substations.... where no public office and no repair or storage facilities are maintained; . E. radio and similar transmitting stations, but not including administrative offices or broadcast studios; F. veterinary clinics; G. fuel alcohol plants associated with commercial livestock feeding operations; H. cemeteries; I. boarding stables; J. pet grooming facility. K. country clubs and golf courses. 9.3 M 4IMUM SETBACK A. Front Setback 1. Interior subdivision streets and all established public and private roads .... 50 feet from centerline. 2. State Highways - subject to the requirements of the Major Street and Highway Plan (see Section 27.23 of this Resolution). 14 TAVELLI FIRST ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO SITUATE IN THE SOUTHWEST 114 OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE SIXTH P.M., AND IN THE SOUTHEAST 114 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE SIXTH P.M., COUNTY OF LARIMER, STATE OF COLORADO SupplY'S�pN ""Y Plp may) n -----I----- I A. N I I I �SMP'S,q � I I I I I . 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No Text �711� ���/_1 W_l►1►1=P:fAtL* .•r Tavelli Elementary School, First Annexation and Zoning, #14-98 April 2, 1998 P & Z Meeting Page 4 2. onin : The proposed zoning for the Tavelli Elementary School 1 st Annexation and Zoning is the UE-Urban Estate zone district. The purpose of the LIE zone is described in the Land Use Code as being: "intended to be a setting for a predominance of low -density and large -lot housing. The main purposes of this district are to acknowledge the presence of the many existing subdivisions which have developed in these uses that function as parts of the community and to provide additional locations for similar development, typically in transitional locations between more intense urban development and rural or open lands." Public and private schools for elementary, intermediate and high school education are permitted uses in the UE zone district. The proposed zoning is consistent with City Plan and the designation on the City Structure Plan. 3. Compliance with State law: The annexation has 17% of its perimeter boundary contiguous with existing City limits, which complies with the minimum 1/6th contiguity as required by State law. FINDINGS OF FACT/CONCLUSION: 1. The Tavelli Elementary School 1 st Annexation and Zoning is consistent with the policies and agreements between Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins, as contained in the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area. 2. The Tavelli Elementary School 1st Annexation and Zoning meets all criteria included in State law to qualify for annexation by the City of Fort Collins. 3. The requested UE-Urban Estate zone district is in conformance with the policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan (City Plan) and the City Structure Plan. 4. A resolution initiating annexation proceedings was adopted by the City Council on March 17, 1998. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Board forward a recommendation to the City Council to approve the Tavelli Elementary School 1st Annexation and Zoning with a zoning of UE-Urban Estate. Tavelli Elementary School, First Annexation and Zoning, #14-98 April 2, 1998 P & Z Meeting Page 3 COMMENTS: 1. Background The Poudre School District ("the Applicant") submitted a written petition requesting a 100% voluntary annexation and zoning of approximately 0.33 acres known as the Tavelli Elementary School 1st Annexation and Zoning. This is a voluntary annexation, located within the Urban Growth Area of the City of Fort Collins. The City may annex property located within the Urban Growth Area Boundary, provided that the property has 1/6th contiguity with the existing City boundary. The proposed Tavelli Elementary School 1st Annexation and Zoning complies with this requirement. The property has 150.00 feet of its total boundary length of 898.67 feet (17%) contiguous to existing City limits. This exceeds the minimum 149.78 feet required to achieve 1/6th contiguity. The contiguity to existing City limits is gained from the following common boundaries: S: Lee Annexation The annexation and zoning of the Tavelli Elementary School is being accomplished through sequential annexations in order to gain the required 1/6th contiguity to existing City limits. The Tavelli Elementary School 1st Annexation and Zoning is the first of two annexations regarding the Tavelli Elementary School. 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 consider the annexation of property in the Urban Growth Area when the property is eligible for annexation according to State law. The resolution initiating annexation proceedings was adopted by City Council on March 17, 1998. The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: R-Residential (County zoning) -existing single family residential S: R-Residential (County zoning) -existing single family residential E: R-Residential (County zoning) -existing single family residential W: FA -Farming (County zoning) -large lot residential All commercial signs on the property will have to conform to the City's Sign Code at the conclusion of a five (5) year amortization period (the year 2003). Tavelli Elementary School, First Annexation and Zoning, #14-98 April 2, 1998 P & Z Meeting Page 2 The City Council adopted a resolution initiating annexation proceedings on March 17, 1998, and is scheduled for first reading by City Council on April 21, 1998. ITEM NO. 7 Y +- x tL MEETING DATE 4/2/98 STAFF Leanne Harter Citv of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Tavelli Elementary School 1 st Annexation and Zoning, #14-98 APPLICANT: Ron Daggett Poudre School District 2407 LaPorte Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 OWNERS: Poudre School District 2407 LaPorte Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The annexation and zoning of the. Tavelli Elementary School is being accomplished through two sequential annexations in order to gain the required 1/6th contiguity to existing City limits, The Tavelli Elementary School 1 st Annexation and Zoning is the first of these two. annexations. . The Tavelli Elementary 1st Annexation and Zoning is approximately 0.3 acres in size and is located on North Lemay Avenue, south of County Club Road. The proposed annexation is comprised of right-of-way along North Lemay Avenue. The proposed zoning for this annexation is UE-Urban Estate zone district. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and zoning of UE-Urban Estate zone district. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This is a 100% voluntary annexation and zoning of an area approximately 0.3 acres in size and is located on North Lemay Avenue, south of County Club Road, consisting of right-of-way along North Lemay Avenue. The property has 150.00 feet of its total boundary length of 898.67 feet (17%) contiguous to existing City limits. This exceeds the minimum 149.78 feet required to achieve 1/6th contiguity. The proposed zoning for the Tavelli Elementary School 1 st Annexation and Zoning is UE-Urban Estate. The recommended zoning is consistent with City Plan Principles and Policies for the Urban Estate district, and complies with the designation on the City Structure Plan. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (970)'?1-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Section 3. That the Director of Engineering is hereby authorized and directed to amend said Zoning Map in accordance with this Ordinance. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 21 st day of April, A.D. 1998, and to be presented for final passage on the 5th day of May, A.D. 1998. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading this 5th day of May, A.D. 1998. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 63, 1998 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AND CLASSIFYING FOR ZONING PURPOSES THE PROPERTY INCLUDED IN THE TAVELLI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1 ST ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO WHEREAS, Division 1.3 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins establishes the Zoning Map and Zone Districts of the City; and WHEREAS, Division 2.8 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins establishes procedures and criteria for reviewing the zoning of land; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the foregoing, the Council has considered the zoning of the property which is the subject of this ordinance, and has determined that the said property should be zoned as hereafter provided. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins adopted pursuant to Section 1.3.2 of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, changed and amended by including the property known as the Tavelli Elementary School 1 st Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, in the Urban Estate (UE) Zone District, which property is more particularly described as situate in the County of Larimer, State of Colorado, to wit: A tract of land situate in the Southwest '/< of Section 31, Township 8 North, Range 68 West of the Sixth P.M., and in the Southeast ''/< of Section 36, Township 8 North, Range 69 West of the Sixth P.M., County of Larimer, State of Colorado, which, considering the West line of the said Southwest '/< as bearing S00 ° 06'00"W and with all bearings contained herein relative thereto, is contained within the boundary lines which begin at a point on said West line which bears S00°06'00"W 1075.14 feet from the West '/, Comer of said Section 31; and run thence S07°57'58"E 3 56.3 5 feet to the Northeast Comer of the Lee Annexation; thence along the North line of said Lee Annexation, N89°54'00"W 150.00 feet; thence N43°12'41"E 146.32 feet to a point on the West line of said Southwest '/<; thence along said West line, N00006'00"E 246.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.3251 acres, more or less. Section 2. That the Sign District Map adopted pursuant to Section 3.8.7(E) of the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, changed and amended by showing that the above -described property is included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 21st day of April, A.D. 1998, and to be presented for final passage on the 5th day of May, A.D. 1998. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading this 5th day of May, A.D. 1998. ATTEST: City Clerk 2 Mayor ORDINANCE NO. 62, 1998 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ANNEXING PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE TAVELLI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1ST ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO WHEREAS, Resolution 9848, finding substantial compliance and initiating annexation proceedings, has heretofore been adopted by the Council of the City of Fort Collins; and WHEREAS, the Council does hereby find and determine that it is in the best interests of the City to annex said area to the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the following described property, to wit: A tract of land situate in the Southwest '/< of Section 31, Township 8 North, Range 68 West of the Sixth P.M., and in the Southeast ''/< of Section 36, Township 8 North, Range 69 West of the Sixth P.M., County of Larimer, State of Colorado, which, considering the West line of the said Southwest ''/< as bearing S00°06'00"W and with all bearings contained herein relative thereto, is contained within the boundary lines which begin at a point on said West line which bears S00°06'00"W 1075.14 feet from the West '/< Comer of said Section 31; and run thence S07°57'58"E 356.35 feet to the Northeast Corner of the Lee Annexation; thence along the North line of said Lee Annexation, N89°54'00"W 150.00 feet; thence N43°12'41"E 146.32 feet to a point on the West line of said Southwest '/<; thence along said West line, N00006'00"E 246.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.3251 acres, more or less. be, and hereby is, annexed to the City of Fort Collins and made a part of said City, to be known as the Tavelli Elementary School 1st Annexation. Section 2. That, in annexing said property to the City, the City does not 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 hereby annexed except as may be provided by the ordinances of the City. Section 3. That the City hereby consents, pursuant to Section 37-45-136(3.6), C.R.S., to the inclusion of said property into the Municipal Subdistrict, Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. RESOLUTION 98-65 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS SETTING FORTH FINDINGS OF FACT AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE TAVELLI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1 ST ANNEXATION WHEREAS, annexation proceedings were heretofore initiated by the Council of the City of Fort Collins for property to be known as the Tavelli Elementary School 1 st Annexation; and WHEREAS, following Notice given as required by law, the Council has held a hearing on said annexation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the Council hereby finds that the petition for annexation complies with the Municipal Annexation Act. Section 2. That the Council hereby finds that there is at least one -sixth (1/6) contiguity between the City and the property proposed to be annexed; that a community of interest exists between the property proposed to be annexed and the City; that said property is urban or will be urbanized in the near future; and that said property is integrated with or is capable of being integrated with the City. Section 3. That the Council further determines that the applicable parts of said Act have been met, that an election is not required under said Act and that there are no other terms and conditions to be imposed upon said annexation. Section 4. That the Council further finds that notice was duly given and a hearing was held regarding the annexation in accordance with said Act. Section 5. That the Council concludes that the area proposed to be annexed in the Tavelli Elementary School 1st Annexation is eligible for annexation to the City and should be so annexed. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins held this 21 st day of April, A.D. 1998. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk DATE: April 21, 1998 3 1 TEM NUMBER: 18 A-C Public and private schools for elementary, intermediate and high school education are permitted uses in the UE zone district. The proposed zoning is consistent with City Plan and the designation on the Ciry Structure Plan. Compliance with State Law The annexation has 17% of its perimeter boundary contiguous with existing City limits, which complies with the minimum 1/6th contiguity as required by State law. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATION: On April 2. 1998, the Planning and Zoning Board unanimously voted to recommend that the City Council approve the Tavelli Elementary School 1st Annexation with the UE-Urban Estate zone district recommended by staff. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Tavelli Elementary School 1 st Annexation with a zoning of UE- Urban Estate zone district, which is consistent with the adopted City Plan. This Agenda Item Summary includes the following attachments: • Vicinity maps (s) • April 2, 1998, Planning and Zoning Board packet DATE: Apri121, 1998 2 'TEM NUMBER: 18 A-C BACKGROUND: The Poudre School District submitted a written petition requesting a 100% voluntary annexation of approximately 0.33 acres known as the Tavelli Elementary School 1 st Annexation and Zoning. This is a voluntary annexation, located within the Urban Growth Area of the City of Fort Collins. The City may annex property located within the Urban Growth Area Boundary, provided that the property has 1/6th contiguity with the existing City boundary. The proposed Tavelli Elementary School 1st Annexation complies with this requirement. The property has 150.00 feet of its total boundary length of 898.67 feet (17%) contiguous to existing City limits. This exceeds the minimum 149.78 feet required to achieve 1/6th contiguity. The contiguity to existing City limits is gained from the following common boundaries: S: Lee Annexation The annexation and zoning of the Tavelli Elementary School is being accomplished through sequential annexations in order to gain the required 1/6th contiguity to existing City limits. The Tavelli Elementary School 1st Annexation is the first of two annexations regarding the Tavelli Elementary School. 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 consider the annexation of property in the Urban Growth Area when the property is eligible for annexation according to State law. The resolution initiating annexation proceedings was adopted by City Council on March 17, 1998. The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: R-Residential (County zoning) -existing single family residential S: R-Residential (County zoning) -existing single family residential E: R-Residential (County zoning) -existing single family residential W: FA -Farming (County zoning) -large lot residential All commercial signs on the property will have to conform to the City's Sign Code at the conclusion of a five (5) year amortization period (the year 2003). Proposed Zoning The proposed zoning for the Tavelli Elementary School 1 st Annexation is the UE-Urban Estate zone district. The purpose of the UE zone is described in the Land Use Code as being: "intended to be a settingfor a predominance of low -density and large -lot housing. The main purposes of this district are to acknowledge the presence of the many existing subdivisions which have developed in these uses that function as parts of the community and to provide additional locations for similar development, typically in transitional locations between more intense urban development and rural or open lands. " AGENDA ITEOSUMMARY ITE►-.UMBER: 18A-C DATE: April 21, 1998 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Leanne A. Harter SUBJECT: Items Relating to the Tavelli Elementary School 1st Annexation and Zoning. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution and of the Ordinances on First Reading. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A. Resolution 98-65 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Tavelli Elementary School 1st Annexation. B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 62, 1998, Annexing Property Known as the Tavelli Elementary School 1st Annexation. C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 63, 1998, Amending the Zoning District Map of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Tavelli Elementary School 1st Annexation. This is a 100% voluntary annexation of an area approximately 0.3 acres in size and is located on North Lemay Avenue, south of County Club Road, consisting of right-of-way along North Lemay Avenue. The property has 150.00 feet of its total boundary length of 898.67 feet (17%) contiguous to existing City limits. This exceeds the minimum 149.78 feet required to achieve 1/6th contiguity. The proposed zoning for the Tavelli Elementary School 1st Annexation is UE-Urban Estate. The recommended zoning is consistent with City Plan Principles and Policies for the Urban Estate district, and complies with the designation on the City Structure Plan. APPLICANT: Poudre School District OWNER: Poudre School District