HomeMy WebLinkAboutPINE RIDGE 4TH ANNEXATION & ZONING - 2-98 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTSFebruary 9, 1998
Planning and Zoning Board
City of Fort Collins
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins. CO 80522
Re: Pine Ridge 4th Annexation and Zoning #2 - 98/
Dear Board:
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I definately encourage the annexation of the 179 acres to continue the preservation of
the Pine Ridge area for open space, wildlife sanctuary, and low -impact recreation use.
Being a daily observer of the use by wildlife, humans, dogs, and horses, this seems to
be one of the last local or in -city areas which allows for an "in the country" feeling.
In future discussions for this area, I hope the planners remember that the unique draw
to this area comes from the fact that it is not a groomed park.
Sincerely,
Sandra J Hendrickson
2725 Dixon Creek Lane
Fort Collins, CO 80526
February 9, 1998
Planning and Zoning Board
City of Fort Collins
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Re: Pine Ridge 4th Annexation and Zoning #2 - 98/
Dear Board:
FEB 1 8
The Pine Ridge area is a great asset to the city for open space, wildlife sanctuary, and
low -impact recreation use. In its natural state this area offers a unique sense of
"country" while still being within the city boundaries. Therefore, I hope the 179 acres
adjacent to the existing Pine Ridge open space will be annexed to enhance the
present value of this area and to accommodate future usage by a growing Fort Collins
population.
Sincerely,
q- Ca_ 4,
Joe D. Hendrickson
2725 Dixon Creek Lane
Fort Collins, CO 80526
PINE RIDGE FOURTH ANNEXATION
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Pine Ridge 4th Annexation & Zoning, #2-98
February 19, 1998 P & Z Meeting
Page 3
FINDINGS OF FACT/CONCLUSION:
1. The annexation of this area 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 area meets all criteria included in State law to qualify for annexation by the
City of Fort Collins.
3. The requested POL, Public Open Lands District is in conformance with the
policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan, and is consistent with the City
Structure Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Board forward a recommendation to
the City Council to approve the Pine Ridge 4th Annexation with a zoning of POL, Public
Open Lands.
Pine Ridge 4th Annexation & Zoning, #2-98
February 19, 1998 P & Z Meeting
Page 2
COMMENTS:
1. Background:
The Pine Ridge 4th Annexation is approximately 179 acres in size, located on the west
side of South Overland Trail and south of Drake Road and north of Horsetooth Road.
The City of Fort Collins Natural Resources Department acquired the site in 1993. This
property includes the site of the proposed Southwest Community ParkNouth Sports
Complex. Other parts of the site will remain as open space and will provide a scenic
backdrop for the City as well as preserve native landscape and wildlife habitat close to
the urban core.
The property is located outside the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area (UGA). 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 may annex property outside the UGA provided that
notification along with an annexation impact report is sent to the Board of County
Commissioners by certified mail 35 days prior to the public hearing. The property is
eligible for annexation according to State law, gaining the required 1/6 contiguity to
existing city limits from a common boundary with the Pine Ridge 4th Annexation to the
south and partially to the east.
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: RL and RF;
E: RL and R;
S: POL and RL;
W: POL;
2. Zoning:
single family residential
single family residential
single family residential
vacant
This property is currently zoned FA-1, Farming in Larimer County. The proposed
zoning for this annexation is the POL, Public Open Lands Zoning District. The POL,
Public Open Lands District is for large, publicly -owned parks and open lands which
have a community -wide emphasis or other characteristics which warrant inclusion
under this separate designation rather than inclusion in an adjoining neighborhood or
other District designation.
The City Structure Plan designation for the area is Rural/Open Lands and Stream
Corridors, and the proposed zoning is consistent with the City Structure Plan.
ITEM NO. 9
MEETING DATE 2 1/ 9/98
igA STAFF Leanne Harter
Citv of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: Pine Ridge 4th Annexation & Zoning, #2-98
APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins
OWNERS: City of Fort Collins
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Annexation and zoning of approximately 179 acres of City
owned property, located on the west side of South Overland Trail and south of Drake
Road and north of Horsetooth Road. The recommended zoning is POL, Public Open
Lands.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and zoning as
POL, Public Open Lands.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This is an annexation and zoning of approximately 179 acres
in size, located on the west side of South Overland Trail and south of Drake Road and
north of Horsetooth Road. The recommended zoning is POL, Public Open Lands.
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