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Home My WebLink AboutBELLA VISTA REZONING ..... FIRST P & Z BOARD HEARING - 45-01 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTSNo Text Bella Vista Rezoning Request, #45-01 February 7, 2002 P & Z Meeting Page 5 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Bella Vista Rezoning, Amendment to the Zoning Map from T — Transition to MMN — Medium Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood, and Recommendation to City Council - #45-01. Bella Vista Rezoning Request, #45-01 February 7, 2002 P & Z Meeting Page 4 E. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result in a logical and orderly development pattern. The rezoning would help implement the vision of the walkable, mixed -use neighborhood. According to City Plan, under "Type of Places," the neighborhood is described as follows: "Neighborhoods —As the dominant and most important areas within our city, neighborhoods will serve as the primary building blocks. Neighborhoods will be walkable and connected, and will include a mix of housing types. Neighborhoods will include destinations within walking distance, such as schools, parks, neighborhood and convenient shopping, and civic uses." The proposed rezoning helps implement this vision by allowing a broader mix of land uses to be located within walking distance of established neighborhoods and commercial uses. In addition, the rezoning of the property would allow the surrounding residential areas to enjoy a wider range of needs of every day living and the potential for services, conveniences, and gathering places that can be integrated into a development plan for this property. 4. Findings of Fact: In evaluating the request for the Bella Vista Rezoning, Amendment to the Zoning Map from T — Transition to MMN — Medium Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood, Recommendation to City Council, Staff makes the following findings of fact: A. The City Plan rezoning in March of 1997 for this property to remain in the T — Transition District assumed no immediate development. Based on an intent to development the property, the request to rezone it into the MMN — Medium Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood District is necessary. B. The subject property for the Bella Vista Rezoning is designated on City Structure Plan as "Medium Density Mixed -Use Residential'. The request to rezone the property to MMN, therefore, complies with the City Structure Plan. C. The request to rezone satisfies the applicable review criteria of the Section 2.9.4 (H) of the Land Use Code. Bella Vista Rezoning Request, #45-01 February 7, 2002 P & Z Meeting Page 3 3. Request for MMN Zoning — Section 2.9.4 (H): The request to rezone the 2.959 acre parcel is considered a quasi-judicial action since the parcel is less than 640 acres. There are five standards that may be used in evaluating a request for a quasi-judicial rezoning. These standards, and how the request complies, are summarized below: A. Any amendment to the Zoning Map shall be recommended for approval only if the proposed amendment is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. As mentioned, the parcel is designated as "Medium Density Mixed -Use Residential" on the City Structure Plan, which matches the requested zone district. Therefore, the request complies with this criterion. B. Any amendment to the Zoning Map shall be recommended for approval only if the proposed amendment is warranted by changed conditions within the neighborhood surrounding and including the subject property. The request is based on potential development occurring on the property. Section 4.9(B)(1)(a) of the Land Use Code states that no use shall be permitted of properties in the T District except such use as existed on the date the property was placed in this district. No new permanent structures shall be constructed on any land in this district. The intent to request approval of a site specific development plan for this property would constitute a change in condition. Therefore, the request complies with this criterion. C. 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 zoning, MMN, is compatible with existing multi -family residential and commercial uses on surrounding properties. Therefore, Staff finds this criterion to be satisfied. D. 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, stormwater management, wildlife, vegetation, wetlands and the natural functioning of the environment. The proposed zoning MMN would not have any adverse impact on the natural functioning of the environment. Staff, therefore, finds this criterion to be satisfied. Bella Vista Rezoning Request, #45-01 February 7, 2002 P & Z Meeting Page 2 COMMENTS: 1. Background: A. The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: MMN; Existing multi -family residential (Aspen Leaf Apartments) S: MMN; Existing residential (Cove Island) E: MMN; Existing multi -family residential (Aspen Leaf Apartments) W: C; Existing business, commercial, office uses (South College Avenue Corridor) The property was annexed as part of the Brune Annexation in March, 1977. It was zoned T — Transition. The property has not been platted to date. B. City Plan Rezoning In March of 1997, in order to implement City Plan and Land Use Code, the 2.959 acre property now being considered for rezoning was again shown to be in the T — Transition District. C. Current Request The applicant, Stanford Development, LLC, c/o Cityscape Urban Design, filed a rezoning petition with the City on November 15, 2001. The applicant is requesting a rezoning of 2.959 acres from T — Transition to MMN — Medium Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood. The T zone functions as a "holding" zone where no uses are permitted on properties in the T District except uses that existed on the date the property was placed in this district. The property is currently vacant. 2. Structure Plan: The City Structure Plan, an element of the City's comprehensive plan, is a map that sets forth a basic framework, showing how Fort Collins should grow and evolve over the next 20 years. The map designates the parcel as "Medium Density Mixed -Use Residential." Therefore, the request is in compliance with the City Structure Plan. ITEM NO. 8 MEETING DATE 2/7/02 6iA STAFF Steve Olt Citv of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Bella Vista Rezoning, Amendment to the Zoning Map from T - Transition to MMN — Medium Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood, Recommendation to City Council - #45-01 APPLICANT: Stanford Development, LLC c/o Cityscape Urban Design, Inc. 3555 Stanford Road, Suite 105 Fort Collins, CO 80525 OWNER: Stanford Development, LLC 419 Canyon Avenue, Suite 300 Fort Collins, CO. 80521 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Request to rezone 2.959 acres from T - Transition to MMN - Medium Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood. The request is for rezoning of a property located at the northeast corner of Stanford Road and East Horsetooth Road. The property is currently vacant. RECOMMENDATION: Approval EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The parcel was annexed into the City in March, 1977 and placed in the T — Transition District. It remained in the T District as part of the City Plan city-wide rezoning in March, 1997. The T zone functions as a "holding" zone where no uses are permitted on properties in the T District except uses that existed on the date the property was placed in this district. No new permanent structures shall be constructed on any land in this district. The rezoning request complies with City Structure Plan and complies with the applicable review criteria by which rezoning requests are evaluated. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (970) 221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT