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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRUFF ANNEXATION - 25-98 - REPORTS - INITIATING RESOLUTIONSteve Olt July 21, 1998 SUBJECT: Resolution 98-XX Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating Annexation Proceedings for the Ruff Annexation. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant, Woodcraft Homes, Inc., c/o Cityscape Urban Design, Inc, on behalf of the property owners, Ron and Paula Ruff, has submitted a written petition requesting annexation of 106.16 acres located on the west side of County Road 9, south of East Harmony Road, north of County Road 36, and east of Timberline Road. The property is currently functioning as a homestead and farmland. The requested zoning for this annexation is LMN - Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood. The surrounding properties are zoned RL - Low Density Residential (to the north), FA1- Farming (to the east, in Larimer County), RL - Low Density Residential (to the west), and FA1 - Farming (to the south, in Larimer County). The proposed Resolution makes a finding that the petition substantially complies with the Municipal Annexation Act, determines that a hearing should be established regarding the annexation, and directs that notice be given of the hearing. The hearing will be held at the time of first reading of the annexation and zoning ordinances. Not less than thirty days of prior notice is required by State law. The property is located within the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area. According to policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County contained in the Intergrovernmental Agreement for the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area, the City will agree to consider annexation of property in the UGA when the property is eligible for annexation according to State law. This property gains the required 1/6 contiguity to existing City limits from common boundaries with the South Harmony Annexation (February, 1986) to the north and west. Planning and Zoning Board Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning Board will conduct a public hearing on the annexation and zoning request at their regular monthly meeting on July 16, 1998, and will make their recommendation at that time. The Board's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council in time for first reading of the annexation and zoning ordinances.