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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAIL CREEK CROSSING - SECOND ANNEXATION & ZONING (ENCLAVE) - ANX160007 - CORRESPONDENCE - CITY COUNCILFort Collins For questions that require more than a word search would provide, please feel free to avail yourself of Access Fort Collins This online feature allows for a quick response to questions, or to provide comments or to make a specific request for service from any department. The website address is fcgov.com/accessfortcolfins. This feature is also available as a download as a free mobile app. 11 excluding any garage or basement (whether finished or not), or capped at 800 square feet, whichever is less. This Accessory Living Area cannot be separately rented out or conveyed to a party different from the principal dwelling and can only be used by guests or caretakers. One additional parking space is required. The review process is at the administrative staff level with notice to surrounding property owners. The water and sewer districts would require new taps. Both taps, combined, would cost approximately $38,884. In the City. under Urban Estate zoning, separate dwellings must be on their own individual lot. The minimum lot size is one-half acre. Or, the maximum allowable density (3 acres x 2 = 6 units) could be clustered on one half of the lot (3 acres) with the remaining half preserved as open space. The review process for platting additional lots is as follows: • A single one-half acre lot is reviewed by staff with notice to the surrounding property owners, • Platting up to six one-half acre lots is considered in a public hearing by the Hearing Officer with notice to surrounding property owners. • A cluster plan of up to six lots would be considered by the Planning and Zoning Board with notice to surrounding property owners. A single-family detached dwelling on a new one-half acre lot would be assessed $21, 448 for new water and sewer taps and the raw water acquisition charge. Bury our horses in our pasture when the unfortunate time comes. The Countys Department of Health and Environment would still regulate the conditions of livestock or animal burial. Fly drones in our back yard/pasture. Drones are not regulated by the City of Fort Collins Install solar panels and/or wind generator (either on the roof or in the pasture ground mounted) Solar and wind electricity generation are permitted in the City of Fort Collins You can find out more about the City's current solar rebates by visiting http://www. fcgov. com/utilities/residentia I/ren ewables/sol ar-rebates How are items not on this list going to be addressed (thing that are permitted in Larimer County), we cannot think of everything we want or plan to do, but if they differ from what Larimer County allows, then we are affected. Please feel free to contact any of the following: • Ted Shepard, Chief Planner, 221-6343. tshepard@fcgov.com • Kai Kleer. City Planner. 416-4284. kkleer®fcgov.com • Noah Beals. Senior City Pianner,Zoning, 416-2313. nbeals@fcgov.com In addition, you are welcome to visit the City's website at http://www.fcgov.com, The search box at the top of the page allows you to enter a key word and the appropriate information will be provided. For example, you enter words, such as "drones, " "fireworks, " 'home office. " 10 CAY of ort Cot ins Store our horse trailers, utility trailers, boats, .equipment, etc. The basic rule is that you get to continue any activity in the City that you are currently doing in the County as long what you are doing in the County is legal under all relevant County Codes. Regulations in regards to outdoor storage of horse trailers will be subject to Larimer County regulations as follows: a. Only those trailers that are for use by owners of the property and/or boarded horses may be stored. b. No more than one trailer per horse residing on the property is allowed. c All horse trailers shall be licensed and operable Store others' horse trailers, utility trailers, boats, equipment, etc. The basic rule is that you get to continue any activity rn the City that you are currently doing in the County as long what you are doing in the County is legal under all relevant County Codes. With regard to storing utility trailers, boats. equipment, etc., sounds like an informal arrangement among friends and not a land use per se. The assumption is that you do not have an outside storage business that is open to the public where customers from the public can contract with you for outside storage services. 5. THINGS WE PLAN TO DO IN THE FUTURE: Build more outbuildings for storage, horse shelters, etc. (accessory buildings). FA-1 we are allowed 10% of the lot's net area (3.01ac = 131,115sgft x 10% = 13,111sgft), and I believe the city zone UE only allows 2500sgft total. This standard was written based on the minimum required lot size in the Urban Estate zone district - .5 acre. The standard was not written based on annexing into the City larger parcels originally platted in the County. A request for a new out -building greater than 2,500 square feet would be processed by the Zoning Department and would require a variance to be submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals. One of the review criteria that the Z.B.A. may consider is whether or not the proposal as submitted will not diverge from the standards of the Land Use Code that are authorized by this Division to be varied except in a nominal, inconsequential way when considered in the context of the neighborhood, In similar situations, variances have been granted. Replace the fence around our property including on Timberline with a 6' fence/block wall. The fence running along the side and rear yard is permitted as long as it is no more than 6'. Any fence in front of the front building line (typically the area between the front of the house and street) must be no taller than 4'. Additional information about standards can be found under section 3.8.11 of the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code Build an extended family dwelling or second house/guest house for mother-in-law, this may be considered an accessory living area since the residence either will be temporary or will exchange residency for services for our property/farm. In the County, no parcel can be used for more than one principal building. Additional buildings on a parcel are allowed only if they meet the requirements for an "Accessory Living Area. " This is a detached structure and the size is capped at 400o of the square footage of the primary single family dwelling, 7 r of �FOrt�S Have multiple goats as pets if you currently nave awitiple goats as pets and it is legally permitted in Larimer County they will be grandfathered once you become part of the City of Fort Collins. In the event that you discontinue having multiple goats as pets for a period of more than 12 months(a code revision is coming in April 2017 to extend this period to 24 months), you will be required to comply with the following City of Fort Collins goat regulations. Two pygmy or dwarf goats, plus any number of their offspring younger than twelve (12) weeks, may be kept. The keeping of just one (1) pygmy or dwarf goat is prohibited Only female or altered male Nigerian Dwarf or African Pygmy breeds of goats are permitted No bucks or other breeds are allowed. Brush burning (with approval from the fire department). No change Poudre Fire Authority will maintain jurisdiction. Horse boarding (FA-1 allows up to four boarded horses on lots ten acres or less.) Animal Boarding is permitted under the Urban Estate zone district and if your property is currently being used as a Horse boarding facility it would be grandfathered in under the same regulations that are required by the County. Home office A Home Occupation is a permitted accessory use provided the conditions outlined under 3.8.3 of the City's Land Use Code. Running a business from the home (multiple home occupations) A Home Occupation is a permitted accessory use provided the conditions outlined under 3.8.3 of the City's Land Use Code. Pony/Horse lessonstcamp (FA-1 allows up to 15 weekly trainee visits and In lieu of a boarded horse, two equestrian trainee visits are allowed during a week. In no case, shall the number of weekly equestrian trainee visits exceed 55.) If you are currently using your property as a horse keeping facility the regulations as outlined by the county will be grandfathered in when you become part of the City of Fort Collins Signs/advertisement larger than 44 or flags for advertisement of home occupation The City requires that no exterior advertising other than identification of the home occupation on site in the Urban Estate zone district the sign must not exceed two square feet in area per face. 8 City of --rt Cot (1_1S 4. THINGS WE CURRENTLY USE/DO ON OUR PROPERTY FULL TIME OR OCCASIONALLY AS BEING IN THE COUNTY (WITH PRIOR APPROVAL) Ride dirt bikes in our pasture. The use of dirt bikes on private property is not prohibited in the City of Fort Collins. Target practice in our pasture safely (guns and crossbows) Although the discharge of firearms is permitted in most areas of the County, it will not be permuted in the City of Fort Collins. According to Municipal Code 17-101, no person shall discharge, fire or shoot any gun, pistol, crossbow, bow and arrow, slingshot or other firearm or weapon whatsoever, including BB guns or pellet guns Fireworks (annual tradition as it is allowed in the County, the legal type of fireworks) The use of fireworks is prohibited within the City of Fort Collins unless a special permit is acquired. Breed ponies/horses If you are currently using your property for breeding ponies and horses and are permitted by the County it will be grandfathered into the City of Fort Collins. Hot wire around pasture/fence line Electric fences are permitted in the Urban Estate zone district. Chickens and roosters, sell eggs If you currently have chicken and roosters, sell eggs and it is legally permitted in Lanmer County they will be grandfathered rn once you become part of the City of Fort Collins. in the event that you discontinue having chickens, roosters, and egg sales for a period of more than 12 months (a code revision is coming in April2017 to extend this period to 24 months), you will be required to comply with the following City of Fort Collins animal regulations. • May keep up to 6 chicken hens • No roosters • Coop enclosures must not exceed 120 square feet. 7 C arof ins 3. WILL WE BE EXEMPT (GRANDFATHERED IN) FOR BARN CAT OR HOUSE -PET CAT LICENSES FROM ANIMAL CONTROL (THIS IS NOT REQUIRED NOW? No. You will be required to register your cat. The cities of Fort Collins, Wellington and Loveland requlr all cats and dogs be registered. Larimer County and Timnath require the registration of dogs only Registration is simple. Simply provide proof that your pet's rabies shots are current, complete the application and provide the required fee(s). Fees are as follows: • Animals 4 months to one year of age: $12.00 • Animals 1 year and older, spayed or neutered $12.00 • Animals 1 year and older, not spayed or neutered: $35.00 Fees for Senior Citizen pet guardians (age 62 and older): • Animals under one year of age: $5.00 Animals 1 year and older. spayed or neutered: $5.00 • Animals 1 Year and older not spayed or neutered. $35-00 Optional Cat Licensing Where Not Required: $5 00. Lanmer County and Timnath residents may elect to purchase a voluntary Cat License for $5.00. Replacement tags are $2.50 For more information you can contact the Lanmer County Humane Society at (970) 226-3647 extension 201 or visit www lanmerhumane.oro Will we have to pay storm water fees before a curb/sidewalk is built in front of our property (this is not required now)? How much is it and when? Yes. Stormwater fees will be assessed as soon as the property is annexed into the City of Fort Collins (10 days after Second Reading). The fee is based on the intensity of land use and the calculated impervious surface of the site (i.e., concrete driveway and total rooftop area). Cj rt Collins 2. WHICH OF THESE COMPANIES CHARGE FORT COLLINS CITY TAX (IF ANY DO THAT MEANS OUR BILLS WILL INCREASE)? Xcel Energy Because you are becoming part of the City, you will be provided with Municipal electric service. However if your home requires the use of natural gas, Xcel energy continue to be your service provider and a local tax of 3.85% will be assessed. Verizon Wireless Yes, a local tax of 3.85% will be applied Comcast Yes, a local tax of 3.850o will be applied to each bill. Fort Collins Municipal Electric Yes, a local tax of 3.850r will be applied to each bill. Fort Collins Loveland Water District No, sales tax is not assessed to the Fort Collins Loveland Water District. South Fort Collins Sanitation Disthrict No, sales tax is not assessed to the South Fort Collins Sanitation District. 5 "art of [ins Industrial Commercial/Retail Accessory/Miscellaneous Radio and television transmitters (S) Farming (FA-1) Farming (FA-1) Wireless telecommunication equipment. Urban Estate (UE) Resource extraction, processes and sales. Composting facilities. Small-scale and medium -scale solar energy systems. Urban Estate (UE) Bed and breakfast establishments with no more than six (6) beds Garden supply center (S), Plant nurseries and greenhouses. Greenhouse (R) Animal boarding (limited to farm/large animals). Adult day/respite care centers. Child/elderly care center (S) Farming (FA-1) Radio and television transmitters (S) Farm (R) Child care centers Small-scale reception centers._ Urban Estate (UE) Accessory buildings containing more than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet or floor area. Wireless telecommunication equipment. Farm animals. 4 Fort Collins Accommodation Country club (S) Golf course (S) Membership club (S Shooting range (S) Farming (FA-1) Golf courses. Wildlife rescue and education centers. Minor public facilities. Parks, recreation and other open lands, except neighborhood parks as defined by the Parks and Recreation Policy Plan. Bed and breakfast (MS/S)— Bed and breakfast establishments See section 4.3.6 with no more than six (6) beds Seasonal camp (S)- — Mining (S) Oil and gas drilling and production (R) Small solar facility (R/PSP) Small wind energy facility (MS) Resource extraction, processes and sales. Small-scale and medium -scale solar energy systems. Utilities Farming (FA-1) Urban Estate (UE) Commercial mobile radio service (SP/ S) -See section 16 3 Fort ColUns Tree farm (R) Urban Agriculture ff Residential Farming (FA-1) Urban Estate (UE) Dwelling, cabin (R)—See section .2 Group home for the aged (R) Group homes for up to eight (8) developmentally disabled or elderly persons. Group home (R) Group homes for up to eight (8) developmentally disabled or elderly persons. Group home for the mentally ill (R) Group homes for up to eight (8) developmentally disabled or elderly persons. - Single Family Dwelling �: single-family detached dwellings. i Storage buildings and garages (R)—See section 4.3.2 Duplexes Residential cluster developments. Single-family attached dwellings. I Institutional Farming (FA-1) Urban Estate (UE) t-. Cemetery (S) Cemeteries. Child/elderly care center (S) Child care centers Church (MS/S) See section 4.3— Places of worship or assembly. See section 4.3.4 Community hall (MS/S)—See section 4.3.4 Hospital (S) School, nonpublic (S) Public and private schools for i elementary, intermediate and high 2 0ty of rt Co ins 1. WE WOULD LIKE A COMPARISON OF WHAT IS PERMITTED IN LARIMER COUNTY VS. WHAT IS PERMITTED IN THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS. Please see the table below Agriculture Farming (FA-1) Urban Estate (UE) Animal boarding (limited to i farm/large animals). Agricultural labor housing (S) Apiary (R) Commercial poultry farm (S) Equestrian operation (PSP/MS/ S)—See section 4.3.1 Farm (R) Urban Agriculture Feedyard (S) Furfarm (S) Garden supply center (S) See Footnote' Greenhouse (R) Plant nurseries and greenhouses Livestock veterinary clinic/hospital (MS/ S)—See section 4.3.1 Packing facility (R) Pet animal facility (MS/ S)—See Animal boarding (limited to section 4.3.1 farm/large animals). Pet animal veterinary clinic/hospital (MS/ S)—See section 4.3.1 I Sod farm, nursery (R) Urban Agriculture Plant nursery and greenhouse shall mean any land or structure used primarily to raise trees, shrubs, flowers or other plants for sale or for transplanting and may include the sale of nonliving landscape and decorating products. 1 • Replace the fence around our property including on Timberline with a 6' fence/block wall. • Build an extended family dwelling or second house/guest house for mother-in-law, this may be considered an accessory living area since the residence either will be temporary or will exchange residency for services for our property/farm. • Burry our horses in our pasture when the unfortunate time comes. • Fly drones in our back yard/pasture. • Install solar panels and/or wind generator (either on the roof or in the pasture ground mounted) How are items not on this list going to be addressed (thing that are permitted in Larimer County), we cannot think of everything we want or plan to do, but if they differ from what Larimer County allows, then we are affected. Regards, Allen Eklund 2 970.223.0881 1 'Y 213.590,7484 1 _: alienccbstinkysoft.com "The most difficult thing in the world is to know how to do a thing and to watch somebody else doing it wrong, without comment. " - T. H. White This message and any attached documents contain information that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute, or use this information. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Kai Weer From: Allen Eklund <allen@stinkysoft.com> Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2017 10:34 AM To: Kai Kleer Subject: Involuntary Annexation - Land and other Use Mr. Kleer: Please let me know how each compares as it is now in Larimer County versus being in the City of Fort Collins and what the Zoning and Planning department will do to ensure we retain our land use rights (along with our other allowed use rights of Larimer County) after being involuntary annexed into the City of Fort Collins? General Items • We would like a comparison of what is permitted in Larimer County vs. what is permitted in the City of Fort Collins. • Which of these companies charge Fort Collins city tax (if any do that means our bills will increase)? o Xcel Energy o Verizon Wireless o Comcast o FC Electric o FCLWD • Will we be exempt (grandfathered in) for barn cat or house -pet cat licenses from Animal Control (this is not required now)? • Will we have to pay storm water fees before a curb/sidewalk is built in front of our property (this is not required now)? How much is it and when? Thines we currently use/do on our property full time or occasionally as being in the County (with prior approval • Ride dirt bikes in our pasture • Target practice in our pasture safely (guns and crossbows) • Fireworks (annual tradition as it's allowed in the County, the legal type of fireworks) • Breed ponies/horses • Hot wire around pasture/fence line • Chickens and roosters, sell eggs • Have multiple goats as pets • Brush burning (with approval from the fire department) • Horse boarding (FA-1 allows up to four boarded horses on lots ten acres or less.) • Home office • Running a business from the home (multiple home occupations) • Pony/Horse lessons/camp (FA-1 allows up to 15 weekly trainee visits and In lieu of a boarded horse, two equestrian trainee visits are allowed during a week. In no case, shall the number of weekly equestrian trainee visits exceed 55.) • Signs/advertisement larger than 44 or flags for advertisement of home occupation • Store our horse trailers, utility trailers, boats, equipment, etc. • Store others' horse trailers, utility trailers, boats, equipment, etc. Things we plan to do in the future: • Build more outbuildings for storage, horse shelters, etc. (accessory buildings). FA-1 we are allowed 10% of the lot's net area (3.01ac = 131,115sgft x 10%= 13,111sgft), and I believe the city zone UE only allows 2500sgft total. ,;art`Collins MEMORANDUM DATE: March 6, 2017 TO: Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Ted Shepard, Chief Plann r'[5 Kai Kleer, City Planner THROUGH: Darin Atteberry, City Manager Jeff Mihelich, Deputy City ageli Laurie Kadrich, Director, P.D.T: Tom Leeson, Director, C.D.N.S Cameron Gloss, Planning Manage Planning, Development and Transportation Services Current Planning 281 N. College Ave. PC Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 970.221,6750 970,224.6134 - fax fcgov.com/Currentp/anning RE: Agenda Items 4 and 5 — Annexation and Zoning of Property Known as Mail Creek Crossing Second Annexation, Second Reading — Eklund Property Report The purpose of this memorandum, and in conjunction with Agenda Items 4 and 5, is to offer the Eklund Property Report which describes the various differences between Larimer County and City of Fort Collins jurisdictions. Mr. Eklund presented a number of questions regarding how current and future uses of his 3.1 acres would differ after being annexed into the City of Fort Collins. These questions are attached. The Eklund Property Report is staffs response to these questions and is also attached.