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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMOUNTAINS EDGE ANNEXATION & ZONING - 2430 S. OVERLAND TR. - ANX160002 - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTESPlanning & Zoning Board April 7, 2016 Page 4 development procedures will be followed, and the Land Use Codes (LUC) will be applied. He also explained why this parcel has been zoned Low Density Mixed -Use (land on arterials are typically zoned in this manner). He reviewed land transition and buffering, which is dependent on the size of the lot and the number of families allowed. Board Questions Member Hobbs asked whether the property would be developed even if it weren't annexed into the City of Fort Collins. Chief Planner Shepard confirmed that, if the City chose not to annex it, it would then be eligible for development by Larimer County. He expects the growth within the Urban Management Area to eventually urbanize, which will ensure better services for residents. Vice Chair Hart asked about whether the Hughes Stadium property would move into the private sector at some point and whether there could be imminent changes to surrounding properties and their impact on this project. Planning Director Gloss pointed out that the stadium is not within the Growth Management Area, so its future is unclear. Chief Planner Shepard said the intersection will be improved as development occurs. More discussion continued regarding the number of acres allowed for this zoning type and how the RL zone functions. Chief Planner Shepard explained the procedures followed by the Traffic Operations department, including their traffic studies and the specific criteria required. He mentioned other resources: the online link, which provides an explanation of the development review process, and our Neighborhood Liaison, Sarah Burnett, who is available to meet with neighborhood groups. Vice Chair Hart also asked the difference between gross and net acreage; Chief Planner Shepard explained the items that are excluded from gross acreage. He also explained the reasons behind the proposed density. Board Deliberation Member Hart feels this annexation is appropriate and expected; he stated his issues with the RL designation, and he is looking for a good transition between properties. Member Hobbs feels that the only other alternative would be to allow this property to become a County development; therefore, he feels the neighborhood will be better served by allowing the City of Fort Collins to annex it. Member Carpenter feels this annexation is appropriate also, and she encouraged continuous involvement. Chair Kirkpatrick is in support and agrees that the zoning is proper. Member Heinz made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Board approve the Mountain's Edge Annexation and Zoning, ANX#160002, and place this property into the LMN zone district; further, he recommended that the Fort Collins City Council place the property in the residential neighborhood sign district, based on the findings of fact on page 3 of the staff report. Member Hobbs seconded the motion. Vote: 7:0. Project: Centre for Advanced Technology 22nd Filing, Community Horticulture Center #MJA150006 Project Description: This is a Major Amendment to the Centre for Advanced Technology 22nd Filing, Community Horticulture Center, which is the formal name and location of the Gardens on Spring Creek. The proposed plan reflects the major components outlined in the original master plan, which was approved in 2001. At that time, the master plan included a number of future components, which are Planning & Zoning Board April 7, 2016 Page 3 Project: Mountain's Edge Annexation and Zoning #ANX160002 Project Description: This is a request to annex and zone 18.52 acres located at the northeast corner of West Drake Road and South Overland Trail. This is a 100% voluntary annexation. The parcel currently consists of one single-family home. The parcel is west of the Brown Farm Subdivision and south of the drive-in movie theater. In accordance with the City Plan's Structure Plan Map, the requested zoning for this annexation is L-M-N, Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood. Recommendation: Approval Staff and Applicant Presentations Chief Planner Shepard gave an overview of the highlights of this item, including the recommendation being made by Staff. He confirmed that there is no land development application at the present time. Jeff Mark, representing the Landis Company, a real estate, investment, and development company, also gave a short presentation. Public Input Nathan Hammer, 2435 Compass Court, asked whether there is a minimum green belt distance that must be established between neighborhoods. He also asked about the City plan to prevent flooding from the nearby natural creeks. Michael Ann Comon, 2308 Stover Circle, thinks this neighborhood should be zoned residential instead of light mixed -use; she also has a concern about the traffic issues that accompany this type of zoning. Melissa Stoukle, 2512 Yorkshire Street, asked the Board to consider the intersection in question with respect to bicyclists, pedestrians, and the projected traffic increase. She is concerned that the development may ultimately be multi -family properties rather than just single-family buildings, which could have a detrimental effect on property values. Kelly Reasoner, 2442 Yorkshire Street, has a concern about the intersection of Drake and Overland, the associated sidewalks, and flood control with respect to the gullies and drainage points. He would like to know what the projected population would be, how the roads will connect, and the proposed zoning. Angela Kosek, 2412 Compass Court, asked where the development access areas would be, and she expressed concern about the possible multi -family dwellings being proposed and the effect on housing values. Stacey Phillips, 3036 Garrett Drive, has a concern about the traffic flow coming from the drive-in theater and from Hughes Stadium in addition to the maintenance of property values. Staff Response Mr. Mark responded to some of the citizen comments by saying that, while the development is still being formulated, he is interested to working closely with the residents. His intention is to build only residences, and he wants to ensure traffic and flooding issues will be addressed and will conform to City standards. Chief Planner Shepard added that the citizen issues raised pertain to land development, so it is difficult to address some of these now, as the application has not been developed at this time. Standard land Planning & Zoning Board April 7, 2016 Page 2 Planning Director Gloss reviewed the items on the Consent and Discussion agendas for the audience, noting that a request has been made for a presentation of the E. Prospect at Boxelder Creek Annexation and Zoning project. In addition, the Mountain's Edge Annexation and Zoning has been moved to the discussion agenda. Public Input on Items Not on the Agenda: None noted. Consent Agenda: 1. Draft Minutes from March 8, 2016, P&Z Hearing 2. E. Prospect at Boxelder Creek Annexation and Zoning 3. Various Revisions to the Land Use Code Relating to Dust Prevention and Control Vice Chair Kirkpatrick read the following statement prepared by Assistant City Attorney Yatabe: "Any public hearing item approved on the Consent Agenda shall be considered to have been opened and closed. The information furnished in connection with any such item and provided to this Board shall be considered as the only evidence presented for consideration. Approval of any public hearing item as a part of the Consent Agenda constitutes adoption by this Board of the staff recommendations, findings, and conditions of approval for those items." Public Input on Consent Agenda: None noted. Chief Planner Shepard gave a brief overview of the E. Prospect at Boxelder Creek Annexation and Zoning project. The applicants were not present to contribute at this time. Roger Hageman, 1809 South County Road 5, asked several questions regarding the boundary parameters of the annexation and what the zoning will be for this property; Chief Planner Shepard and Planning Director Gloss answered these questions, and Mr. Hageman indicated he was satisfied with their answers. No further presentation was requested. Member Heinz made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Board approve the April 7, 2016, Consent agenda as amended. Member Schneider seconded. Vote: 7:0. Discussion Agenda: 4. Mountain's Edge Annexation and Zoning #ANX160002 5. Centre for Advanced Technology 22nd Filing, Community Horticulture Center #MJA150006 Kristin Kirkpatrick, Chair Gerald Hart, Vice Chair Jennifer Carpenter Jeff Hansen Emily Heinz Michael Hobbs Jeffrey Schneider City Council Chambers 2,Cs City Hall West 300 Laporte Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado Cablecast on City Cable Channel 14 on the Comcast cable system The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs, and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call 221-6515 (TDD 224-6001) for assistance. Regular Hearing April 7, 2016 Vice Chair Kirkpatrick called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call: Kirkpatrick, Carpenter, Hansen, Hart, Heinz, Hobbs and Schneider Absent: None Staff Present: Gloss, Yatabe, Schmidt, Holland, Hanson, Shepard, Virata, Frickey, Everette, and Cosmas Agenda Review Chair Kirkpatrick provided background on the board's role and what the audience could expect as to the order of business. She described the following procedures: • While the City staff provides comprehensive information about each project under consideration, citizen input is valued and appreciated. • The Board is here to listen to citizen comments. Each citizen may address the Board once for each item. • Decisions on development projects are based on judgment of compliance or non-compliance with city Land Use Code. • Should a citizen wish to address the Board on items other than what is on the agenda, time will be allowed for that as well. • This is a legal hearing, and the Chair will moderate for the usual civility and fairness to ensure that everyone who wishes to speak can be heard.