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Home My WebLink AboutLINCOLN JR. HIGH SCHOOL SECOND ANNEXATION ..... FOURTH P&Z BOARD HEARING - 13-98A - DECISION - MINUTES/NOTES• Planning and Zoning Board Minutes July 16, 1998 Page 5 Mr_ Daggett replied that there is regular meetings with both the City and County regarding the SRO program. Member Gavaldon asked how much the school would save on utilities. Mr. Daggett replied 15%, which is a significant amount for Lincoln Jr. High_ Member Craig moved to recommend to City Council denial of Lincoln Jr. High School, 1st Annexation and Zoning. Member Craig commented that our maintenance bills are in the millions that we are short on, and she did not think that we would be gaining anything from this. She stated that previous flag -pole annexations were huge employment bases that brought in taxes and other improvements (the School District does not do road improvements). She felt that the vandalism is not going away whether they are in the City or the County. Member Gavaldon seconded the motion. • Member Gavaldon echoed Member Craigs comments. He was concerned with what we would be taking on. Member Colton commented that he sees positives in security in the school, seeing that 50% of the students are from the city, and a high level of control by the city of the growth that occurs in that area. He does have concerns about accepting responsibility for the street maintenance and that it will cost the city more for another police officer. The motion was approved 3-2 with Members Craig, Gavaldon and Bell voting for denial. Member Craig moved to recommend to City Council denial of the Lincoln Jr. High School, 2nd Annexation and Zoning. Member Craig cited the same reasons as the first annexation for denial. Member Gavaldon seconded the motion. The motion was approved 3-2 with Members Craig, Gavaldon and Bell voting for denial. Planning and Zoning Board Minutes July 16, 1998 Page 4 PUBLIC INPUT CLOSED Chairperson Bell asked for information about the West Vine Drive Drainage Basin Study and how it will affect surrounding property owners if this property is to be annexed into the city. Glen Schlueter, Stormwater Department replied that he did not know how this annexation would affect any property owners in regards to the Drainage Basin. He stated that City and the County have entered into an agreement for a study for that basin. The County has enacted a stormwater utility and fees that they are now collecting. It will take some time to collect enough to fix anything. The City and County will be working on this project regardless of whether this property is annexed or not. Chairperson Bell asked about the road easement widths. Dave Stringer, Engineering Department replied that if they were talking about right-of- way widths, then there is no tax assessed against the property owner on that, that is County or City owned property. If Vine Drive were ever to be improved, then the City would negotiate a purchase price with the property owner of any additional right-of-way that is needed. There is no immediate need for improvement of that road. Member Craig asked about the maintenance of Vine Drive and would it be maintained to city standards. Mr. Stringer replied that routine maintenance would be done to repair potholes and patching for pavement failures. The road will go onto the street system and will be rated and will fall within the guidelines established of when a street needs to be overlaid. Chairman Bell asked if the police protection would be on -site only. Mr. Daggett replied yes, only on -site only. Member Gavaldon asked if the Sherriffs office has a resource officer program like the City. Mr. Daggett replied that there is a part-time Sherriffs Officer that patrols several schools. Member Gavaldon asked if they have met with Sherriff Shockley to see if there could be any improvement in the program. . Planning and Zoning Board Minutes July 16, 1998 Page 3 Leanne Harter, City Planner, gave the staff presentation recommending approval of the annexation and zoning of UE, Urban Estate zone district. Planner Harter noted an error in the staff report, stating that the owner is Larimer County, not Poudre School District on the 1st annexation and that Larimer County is also an owner along with Poudre School District on the 2nd annexation. Member Colton asked if the City has any policies on flag pole annexations. Deputy City Attorney Eckman replied that the City does not have any policies, the City's policy is to follow the State's policy regarding annexation. Ron Daggett, Property Manger for Poudre School District gave the applicant's presentation. He stated that the principle reason for the annexation request was to obtain services from the city that the county cannot offer. Mr. Daggett also discussed vandalism at Lincoln, and the city smoking ordinance taking hold at this school. • Public Input Citizen (did not give name), stated that he rides his bike there daily and disputes Mr. Daggett's claim of vandalism at the school. Joann Demaranville, 1529 W. Vine Drive, felt the most important issue here is the West Vine Drive Drainage Basin. This project is in the planning stages and is a County issue. She felt that annexing the school and the street would limit them from using the easement of West Vine Drive for a drainage ditch or box culvert. Ms. Demaranville disputes vandalism at the school and feel that the School District should have notified them of the construction of the ball fields, and the fencing of the school. She felt this should be put on hold until the Drainage Basin project is complete. John Burns, 1440 West Vine Drive, stated that his concern is he has not seen any road easement widths, or surveys showing how much land they are even asking for. Mr. Burns was concerned with his current farming activities and if they would be allowed in the city. He concurred with the School District on the problems surrounding the school. Craig Mueller, 1712 West Vine Drive, lives in the rectangle that Lancer Drive surrounds. He stated that he supports the increased police protection and supports the annexation. • He was originally against the annexation but believes the annexation will not affect him, his property, or his property taxes, and the improved police protection at the school is much needed. Planning and Zoning Board Minutes July 16, 1998 Page 2 Member Craig pulled item 4/5, Modifications of Conditions of Final Approval. Chairperson Bell declared a conflict of interest on item #2. Vice Chair Colton asked for a motion on item #2. Member Gavaldon moved for approval of item #2. Member Davidson seconded the motion. The motion was approved 4-0. Member Gavaldon moved for approval of items 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. Member Colton seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. Member Gavaldon moved to recommend to City Council approval of item #12. Member Davidson seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. Projects: Lincoln Jr. High School, 1st - Annexation and Zoning Lincoln Jr. High School, 2nd -Annexation and Zoning Case #'s #13-98 and 13-98A Project Descriptions: 1st: Request for annexation and zoning of the Lincoln Jr. High School First, which is approximately 1.89 acres in size, and is located on West Vine Drive, between North Shields Street and North Taft Hill Road. The proposed zoning is UE, Urban Estate. 2nd: Request for annexation and zoning of the Lincoln Jr. High School Second, which is approximately 48.7 acres in size, and is located on West Vine Drive, between North Shields Street and North Taft Hill Road. The proposed zoning is UE, Urban Estate. Staff Recommendation: Approval E C� J PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MINUTES Continued meeting of June 18, 1998'and JULY 16,1998 6:30 P.M. Council Liaison: Mike Byrne Staff Liaison: Bob Blanchard Chairperson: Gwen Bell Phone: (H) 221-3415 Vice Chair: Glen Colton Phone: (H) 225-2760 (VV) 679-3201 The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Chairperson Gwen Bell. Roll Call: Craig, Colton, Gavaldon, Davidson, Bell. Member Weitkunat was absent. Staff Present: Blanchard, Eckman, Olt, Harter, Shepard, Stringer Blandford, Wamhoff, Dean, Schlueter, Jones, Waido and Macklin. Agenda Review: Director of Current Planning Blanchard reviewed the Consent and Discussion Agendas. 1. Minutes of the June 19, July 17, August 7, August 21, 1997 and June 4 and June 18, 1998 Planning and Zoning Board Hearings. 2. #21-98 Poudre School District "YIPS" Building at Barton Discovery Center/Preschool - Site Plan Advisory Review. 3. #13-82CB Oakridge Business Park PUD, 27th Filing, Candlewood Inn - Preliminary and Final. 4/5. Modifications of Conditions of Approval for June 18 and July 16. 6. Resolution PZ98-8 Easement Vacation. 7. Resolution PZ98-9 Easement Vacation. 8. Resolution PZ98-10 Easement Vacation. 9. Resolution PZ98-11 Easement Vacation. 10. Resolution PZ98-12 Easement Vacation. 11. Resolution PZ98-13 Easement Vacation. 12. #25-98 Ruff Annexation and Zoning. Discussion Agenda: 13. #13-98 Lincoln Jr. High School, 1st, Annexation and Zoning. 14. #13-98A Lincoln Jr. High School, 2nd, Annexation and Zoning. 15. #"-841 Prospect East Business Park, Advanced Energy, Buildings 7 & 8 - Project Development Plan. 16. #55-95K Brune Rezoning (Withdrawn) 17. #55-95J Worthington Rezoning. 18. #49-95B Harmony Ridge PUD, Phase I - Final