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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTATE HIGHWAY 14, EAST FRONTAGE ROAD - ANNEXATION & ZONING (RESUBMITTAL) - 20-00B - REPORTS - SECOND READINGAugust 16, 2005 -5- Item No. 13 A-C i A. The annexation of this parcel is consistent with the policies and agreements between Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins, as contained in the amended IGA. B. The parcel meets all criteria incluoed^in•State lag-tg qualW for annexation by the City of Fort Collins. b; . C. The requested zone d sty; L-Mr1�G'�La DensitDvlixed-Use Neighborhood, is in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan (I-25 Sub Area Plan) and the City Structure Plan Map. D. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended the parcel be placed within the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. E. On July 5, 2005, City Council approved the Resolution which accepted the annexation petition and determines that the petition is in compliance with State law. ine and ZoninnBoard Recommendation On July 21, 2005, the Planning and Zoning Board voted 5 — 2 to recommend annexation into the municipal boundary, placement into the L-M-N zone district and inclusion into the Residential Sign District. The reason for the two disseixting vote& wasPPe s co em that the westerly 11.3 acres, legally divided in the County a'§:xL.oti of• e-ino nd Division, were not included within the annexation boundary. ATTACHMENTS 1. Vicinity Map } 1 August 16, 2005 4- Item No. 13 A-C C. Boxelder Creek The Sub Area Plan identifies the 100-year floodplain of Boxelder Creek as a valuable open land amenity within the corridor. Boxelder Creeknsoi outh immediately to the west of the ',., subject parcel parallel to the Frontage ' d. s .._.ea _ n of the annexation. Zoning f'> The Planning and Zoning Board voted 5 — 2 to recommend placement into the Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood zone district. According to the Land Use Code: "This district is intended to be a be a setting for a predominance of low density housing combined with complementary and supporting land uses that serve a neighborhood and are developed and operated in harmony with the residential characteristics of a neighborhood. The main purpose of the District is to meet a wide range of needs of everyday living in neighborhoods that include a variety of housing choices, that invite walking to gathering places, services and conveniences, and that are fully integrated into the larger community by the pattern of streets, blocks, and other linkages. A neighborhood center provides a focal point, and attractive walking and biking paths invite residents to enjoy the center as well as the s 11 neiObwhood parks. Any npw development in this District shall be arrang t0 form part of anindividual: neighborhood. Typically, Low Density_ieighborhoods wilt be clustered around and integral with a Medium Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood with a Neighborhood Commercial Center at its core. For the purposes of this Division, a neighborhood shall be considered to consist of approximately eighty (80) '.to one hundred sixty (160) acres, with its edges typically consisting of major streets, drainageways, irrigation ditches, railroad tracks and other major physical •features " In addition, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the parcel be. placed within the Residential Neighborhood Sign District which,was created for.the,purpose of.regulating signs for non-residential uses in certain geographic locations -of the City.- The'applicant is in agreement with this designation. Comuliance with State Law As mentioned, the annexation Ye-si)x ~o it etV-b dary contiguous with existing City limits which exceeds the "' u adatee bState law. Further, the parcel is found to have a communit inteith•,,. e City and the parcel is expected to urbanize shortly. y.. Findings of Fact/Concluslon 1n evaluating the request for the State Highway 14 — East Frontage Road Annexation and Zoning, staff makes the following findings of fact: August 16, 2005 -3- Item No. 13 A-C Consistency with the I-25 Sub Area Plan .. ; A. City Plan Principles and Policies As mentioned, the parcel is tained ithin the 1-2��Sub,.Area'Plari. This sub -area plan is a component of the I-25 Regi 1 Communities 'C .."dor Pl which was adopted by the City Council in November of 2001. a I-25 Sub Area an was. opted on August 19, 2003. City Plan Principle LU-4 states: "More specific subarea planning•ef'orts'will follow -,adoption of these City Plan, Principles and Policies which tailor City Plan's city-wide perspective • to individual neighborhoods, districts, corridors and edges. " City Plan Policy LU4.5 states: "The following areas have been. identified, as priority. for future subarea planning: • 1-25 Corridor • Mountain Vista • East Mulberry , I . • Fossil CreekR rvoirArea' B. L-M-N Zoning The I-25 Sub Area Plan calls for a mix of neighborhoods and densities. The Plamstates: "The Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood classification represents, for the most part, existing residential neighborhoods that were, &e eloped in unincorporated Larimer County, and located within 112 mile both north and south of Mulberry Street (Highway 14), including some manufactured housing developments. The Mulberry Street corridor is more urban in character than other areas within the sub area'and the proposed densities offive (5) to eight (8) units per acre in the Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood classification are in keeping with existing development. Two undeveloped properties, east of I-25, are included in the low density neighborhood. classification;. one• (35. acres)•is located north of East Mulberry S i lily; east of the ,overleaf Mobile Home Park, and the other (4 'acres local tiuithin 112 mi ee south of East Mulberry Street, with its western • order a cent o Boxelder Creek. " The entire 35.86 acres are located within 1/2 mile of East Mulberry Street. The .parcel is contiguous to two County residential subdivisions. Therefore, the applicant has applied for L- M-N zoning in conformance with the I-25 Sub Area Plan. August 16, 2005 -2- Item No. 13 A-C substantially exceeds the required minimum of 16.66% (one -sixth). The parcel, therefore, complies with the requirements of.the IGA and is eligible for annexation. This is a 100% voluntary annwmtion for -a-,pxo ,,.looted in the Growth Management Area. The property satisfies ;'the re ' rem t no less an one -sixth of the perimeter boundary be contiguous to the existin City' >ddary. The. recommended zoning of L-M-N, Low Density Mixed -Use Nei borhood orri fiance with the Ci 's Comprehensive Plan tY gh P ty Pre , Structure Plan Map and the I-25 Sub Area Plan. Staff recommends the parcel be placed within the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. The subject parcel was legally divided in the County and described as Lot Two of the Lee Minor Land Division. (The westerly 11.3 acres are described as Lot One and not a part of the annexation.) The Initiating Resolution was considered by City Council on July 5, 2005 and approved. On July 21, 2005, the Planning and Zoning Board voted 5 — 2 to annex the property, to place into the L-M-N zone and to include in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. Consistency with Existing Policies According to the policies antacemin �een..the i of Fort Collins and Larimer County, contained in the amendedmlierp000'' I , City will agree to consider for annexation property in the when such-pr arty is a :for annexation according to State law. According to Sectof the I.G.A., as amende& "It is the City's intent to annex properties within the GMA as, expeditiously as possible consistent with the terms of )this' Agreement. Except as provided in Section S(B), the City agrees to consider the annexation of any parcel or parcels of land located within the GMA which• are eligible for voluntary annexation pursuant to the provisions of Title 3 1 ; Article 1.2 Colorado Revised Statutes." The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:' N: County — C Commercial, FA-1 Farming; Partially developed commercial (Interchange Business Park) and residential (Waterdale Subdivision — a.k.a. "Sunflower") S: City — I Industrial and U-E Urban Estate; Vacant (Galatia Annexation, 230 acres, includes 100 acre Pou09&ch9.o1 Dis t pc� } . E: County — R-1 Residential; Existiresi ttal (ClydeZle Subdivision) W: County — C Commercial; Vacant (Lot One, Lee Minor Land Division) One of the stated intents of the IGA is to have urban development occur within the City in order that the provision of urban level services by the County would be minimized. This is a 100% voluntary annexation. The parcel is not an enclave. On July 5, 2005, City Council approved a Resolution which accepted the annexation petition and established that the petition is in compliance with State statutes. ITEM NUMBER: 13 A-C AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY.-. - I DATE ...... August 16,.200s .. . FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL I STAFF: Ted Shepard r SUBJECT Items Relating to the State Highway 14 — East Frontage Road Annexation and Zoning. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution and Ordinances on First Reading. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A. Public Hearing and Resolution 2005-086 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the State Highway 14 — East Frontage Road Annexation. B. First Reading of Ordinance No`,' 086, :,20b5, .;Annezng Property Known as the State Highway 14 — East Frontage Road Anneicad6fi to theLty of Fort Collins, Colorado. _. �. . C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 087, 2005, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the State Highway 14 — East Frontage Road Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. This is a 100% voluntary annexation and zoning of a property approximately 35.86 acres in size. The site is located on the east side of the 1-25 East Frontage Road approximately one -quarter mile south of State Highway 14 (East Mulberry Street). Contiguity with the existing municipal boundary is gained along the entire southern boundary which is shared with the north property line of the Galatia Annexation (230 acres). The annexation does not include the westerly 11.3 acres located along the Frontage Road and mostly in the Boxelder Creek floodplain. The recommended zoning is L-M-N, Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood which is in conformance with the I-25 Sub Area Plan. BACKGROUND The property is located within the Growth Management Area. According to the policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County contained in the Intergovernmental Agreement for the City of Fort Collins Growth Management Area ("IGA"), the City will agree to consider annexation of property in the GMA when the property is eligible for annexation according to State law. The parcel gains the necessary one -sixth contiguity along the entire south property line. Of the total perimeter boundary, the parcel has 31.63% contiguity with the city limits. This Passed and adopted on final reading this 15th day of November, A.D. 2005. ATTEST: City Clerk -. -Mayor ORDINANCE NO. 087, 2005 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 STATE HIGHWAY 14 EAST FRONTAGE ROAD 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 2.9 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 is hereby changed and amended by including the property known as the State Highway 14 East Frontage Road Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, in the Low Density Mixed -Use (LMN) Zone District, which property is more particularly described as situate in the County of Larimer, State of Colorado, to wit: Lot 2, Lee M.L.D. No. 04-S2309, County of Larimer, State of Colorado, containing 35.8638 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 is hereby changed and amended by showing that the above - described property is included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. Section 3. That the City Manager 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 16th day of August, A.D. 2005, and to be presented for final passage on the 15th day of November, A.D. 2005. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading this 15th day of November, A.D. 2005. ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor ORDINANCE NO. 086, 2005 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ANNEXING PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE STATE HIGHWAY 14 EAST FRONTAGE ROAD ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO WHEREAS, Resolution 2005-070, 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: Lot 2, Lee M.L.D. No. 04-S2309, County of Larimer, State of Colorado, containing 35.8638 acres, more or less. is hereby annexed to the City of Fort Collins and made a part of said City, to be known as the State Highway 14 East Frontage Road Annexation, which annexation shall become effective in accordance with the provisions contained in Section 31-12-113, C.R.S., including, without limitation, all required filings for recording with the Latimer County Clerk and Recorder. 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. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 16th day of August, A.D. 2005, and to be presented for final passage on the 15th day of November, A.D. 2005. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT ITEM NUMBER: 7 DATE: November 15, 2005 STAFF: Ted Shepard Items Relating to the State Highway 14 — East Frontage Road Annexation and Zoning. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinances on Second Reading. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 086, 2005, Annexing Property Known as the State Highway 14 — East Frontage Road Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 087, 2005, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the State Highway 14 — East Frontage Road Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. This is a 100% voluntary annexation and zoning of a property approximately 35.86 acres in size. The site is located on the east side of the I-25 East Frontage Road approximately one -quarter mile south of State Highway 14 (East Mulberry Street). Contiguity with the existing municipal boundary is gained along the entire southern boundary which is shared with the north property line of the Galatia Annexation (230 acres). The annexation does not include the westerly 11.3 acres located along the Frontage Road and mostly in the Boxelder Creek floodplain. The recommended zoning is LrM-N, Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood which is in conformance with the I-25 Sub Area Plan. Ordinance Nos. 086 and 087, 2005, were unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 16, 2005.