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East Ridge Annexation No. 2
Policy CAD-1.2: Street Layout.
The proposed street network of this development will provide an integrated extension of the
community. The street system has been located considering the physical features, and to create
views and prominent locations for the proposed landmarks such as parks and other prominent
uses. The layout is a modified grid thereby providing a variety of pedestrian circulation
opportunities.
Principle HSG-1: A variety of housing types and densities will be available throughout the urban
area for all income levels.
Policy HSG-1.4: Land Use Patterns.
There will be a variety of housing types and densities within this development.
Principle ENV-5: Natural habitat/ecosystems (wildlife, wetlands, and riparian areas) will be
protected and enhanced within the developed landscape of Fort Collins.
Policy ENV-5.1: Protection and Enhancement.
The existing wetlands will incur some disturbance; however, these disturbances will be
mitigated and buffered per City code. The undisturbed existing wetlands on the site will
be protected and buffered, with an average buffer depth well in excess of the minimum
code requirement. By orienting nearby housing to overlook the wetlands, the wetlands
and associated wildlife habitat will become an amenity. The existing hawks nest will be
protected with a minimum 450-foot temporary limit of development, per L.U.C. Section
3.4.1(N)(5), and the nest itself and the tree containing the nest will be protected also per
L.U.C. Section 3.4.1(N)(5).
Principle NOL-1: Preserve and protect natural areas within Fort Collins and the
Community Growth Management Area to provide habitat essential to the conservation of
plants, animals, and their associated ecosystems and to enrich the lives of citizens by
providing opportunities for education, scientific research, nature, interpretation, art,
fishing, wildlife observation, hiking, and other activities.
Policy NOL-1.2: Urban Development.
This proposal will integrate the wetland into this development by providing an adequate buffer
zone. This proposal provides additional open space around the wetland, and development of an
enhanced natural environment by planting native species in these areas.
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Principle T-2: Mass transit will be an integral part of the city's overall transportation system.
Policy T-2.2: Transit Stops.
Higher density areas will support the future transit stop proposed to be located as shown in the
East Mulberry Corridor Plan at the intersection of Timberline Road with the collector road.
Principle T-4: Bicycling will serve as a viable alternative to automobile use for all trip purposes.
Policy T-4.1: Bicycle Facilities.
This development will have on -street bicycle lanes that connect the neighborhood center with the
residential neighborhoods and other Fort Collins communities.
Policy T-4.2: System Design.
The internal street system of the development will provide for on street.bicycle lanes on
appropriate roads.
Principle T-5: The City will acknowledge pedestrian travel as a viable transportation mode and
elevate it in importance to be in balance with all other modes. Direct pedestrian connections will
be provided and encouraged from place of residence to transit, schools, activity centers, work
and public facilities.
Policy T-5.1: Land Use.
This development will provide a mix of land uses and activities that will promote pedestrian
mobility throughout the neighborhoods and community.
PolicyT-5.2: Connections.
Pedestrian connections will be clearly visible throughout this development and have been
provided where necessary and appropriate.
Principle T-6: Street Crossings will be developed to be safe, comfortable, and attractive.
Policy T-6.1: Street Crossings.
Street crossings will be designed to be as pedestrian friendly to the extent feasible.
Policy T-6-2: Intersection Improvements.
Comer sidewalk ramps will be provided at intersections where appropriate to provide for the
safety of pedestrians crossing at intersections.
Principle T-9: Each addition to the street system will be designed with consideration to the visual
character and the experience of the citizens who will use the street system and the adjacent
property. Together, the layout of the street network and the streets themselves will contribute to
the character, form and scale of the city.
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East Ridge Annexation No. 2
EAST RIDGE ANNEXATION NO.2
Statement of City Plan Principles and Policies:
The following was prepared for the original East Ridge Annexation and was approved at said time. This Annexation
is immediately adjacent to the original annexation and comprises 0.48 acres and does compliment the original
annexation as well as meet the components of the Comprehensive Plan and the following Principles and Policies
therein:
Principle LU-1: Growth within the city will promote a compact development pattern within a well
defined boundary.
This project will result in the annexation of a County enclave (now complete) and
development of land more centrally located than land previously annexed and located
further from the core of Fort Collins. As urban infrastructure is extended to the north, this
site will become even more centrally located.
Policy LU-1: Compact Urban Form.
The established L-M-N Zoning District will encourage a compact urban form of mixed -uses that
will be pedestrian and transit friendly. Proposed densities meet code requirements for the zoning
district, as demonstrated in the table above.
Principle LU-2: The City will maintain and enhance its character and sense of place as defined by its
neighborhoods, districts, corridors, and edges.
Policy LU-2.1: City Wide Structure.
This development meets the intent of the City Structure Plan of having neighborhoods, districts,
corridors, and edges which create identifiable places, achieves a compact urban form, and is well
served by all modes of transportation.
Principle T-1: The physical organization of the city will be supported by a framework of
transportation alternatives that maximize access and mobility throughout the city, while reducing
the dependence upon the private automobile.
Policy T-1.1: Land Use Patterns.
This development will have appropriate residential densities and will have neighborhood center
uses within walking distance from all residences within the project. The Land Use Patterns will
promote and support alternative modes of transportation.
Policy T-1.2: Multi -Modal Streets.
The street corridors will provide for safe and convenient use of all modes of travel, including
motor vehicles, transit, bicycles, and pedestrians.
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ATTACHMENT"C"
ATTORNEY CERTIFICATION
1, Lucia A. L i 1 e y , an attorney licensed to practice in the State of
Colorado, hereby certifies that I have examined the records of the Clerk and Recorder of Larimer County,
Colorado and have verified that the signer of this Petition of Annexation for the area referred to as the
East Ridge Annexation No. 2 to the City of Fort Collins is the fee simple owner of more than fifty percent
(50%) of the area proposed for annexation. Furthermore, I certify that said fee simple owner constitutes
more than fifty percent (50%) of the land owners in the area proposed for annexation, as said area is
described on Attachment "A" of said Petition for Annexation, q*Iusive of streets and alleys.
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Date igna re Attorney Reg. No.
ATTACHMENT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF ANNEXATION AREA
(Petition of East Ridge of Fort Collins, LLC)
A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 7
NORTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; COUNTY OF LARIMER,
STATE OF COLORAD -, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS;
COMMENCING AT THE CENTER QUARTER CORNER OF SAlD SECTION 8;
THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8,
S08450'34'E, 934.40 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE S88450'34"E, 538,83 FEET;
THENCE 870000'00"W, 155,15 FEET;
THENCE N88°S0340W, 214.07 FEET;
THENCE N71°34'00"W,188.57 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SAID DESCRIBED TRACT CONTAINS 21,081 SQUARE FEET (0.48 ACRES) MORE OR LESS
AND IS SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL EASEMENTS OR RIGHTS -OF -WAY OF RECORD OR
THAT NOW EXIST ON THE GROUND,
THE BASIS OF BEARINGS FOR THESE DESCRIPTIONS IS THE NORTH LINE OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION B. THE EAST END OF SAID LINE IS MARKED
BY A NO.6 REBAR WITH A 2" ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS 7839, AND THE WEST END OF
SAID LING IS MARKED BY A NO, 6 REBAR WITH A 2 Y- ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS
17497. THE BEARING OF SAID NORTH LINE 1S N88050'34'W, 2529.54 FEET AS
DETERMINED BY GEODETEC (GPS) OBSERVATIONS.
PETITION FOR ANNEXATION
THE UNDERSIGNED (hereinafter referred to as the "Petitioner") hereby petitions the Council of the City
of Fort Collins, Colorado for the annexation of an area consisting of approximately .48± acres (hereinafter
referred to as the "East Ridge Annexation No. 2") to the City of Fort Collins. The area proposed to be annexed
is more particularly described on Attachment "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
A. The Petitioner alleges:
1. That it is desirable and necessary that the area be annexed to the City of Fort Collins.
2. That the requirements of Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-108, C.R.S., exist or have been
met.
3. That not less than one -sixth (1/6) of the perimeter of the area proposed to be annexed is
contiguous with the boundaries of the. City of Fort Collins.
4. That a community of interest exists between the area proposed to be annexed and the
City of Fort Collins.
5. That the area proposed to be annexed is urban or will be urbanized in the near future.
6. That the area proposed to be annexed is integrated with or capable of being integrated with
the City of Fort Collins.
7. That the Petitioner comprises more than fifty percent (50%) of the landowners of the area
proposed to be annexed and owns more than fifty percent (50%) of the area proposed to be
annexed, excluding public streets and alleys.
8. That the City of Fort Collins shall not be required to assume any obligations respecting the
construction of water mains, sewer lines, gas mains, electric service lines, streets or any
other services or utilities in connection with the area proposed to be annexed except as may
be provided by the ordinance of the City of Fort Collins.
B. As an express condition of annexation, Petitioner consents to the inclusion into the Municipal
Subdistrict, Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (the "Subdistrict") pursuant to §3745-136(3.6)
C.R.S. Petitioner acknowledges that, upon inclusion into the Subdistrict, the Petitioner's property will be subject
to the same mill levies and special assessments as are levied or will be levied on other similarly situated
property in the Subdistrict at the time of inclusion of the Petitioner's property. Petitioner agrees to waive any
right to an election which may exist pursuant to Article X, §20 of the Colorado Constitution before the
Subdistrict can impose such mill levies and special assessments as it has the authority to impose. Petitioner
also agrees to waive, upon inclusion, any right which may exist to a refund pursuant to Article X, §20 of the
Colorado Constitution.
WHEREFORE, said Petitioner requests that the Council of the City of Fort Collins approve the
annexation of the East Ridge Annexation No. 2 described on Attachment "A." Furthermore, the Petitioner
requests that the East Ridge Annexation No. 2 be placed in the Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood District
(L-M-N) pursuant to the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins.
® (Check box if applicable). The Petitioner reserves the right to withdraw this Petition for Annexation
and its signature therefrom at any time prior to second reading of the ordinances annexing and zoning the
East Ridge Annexation No. 2.
The Petitioner signing this Petition represents that it owns the area described on Attachment "A".
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September 15, 2005 P & Z Hearing
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5. Neighborhood Response:
The Current Planning Department has not received any comments from the
adjacent property owners. A neighborhood meeting was not held for this request.
FINDINGS OF FACT/CONCLUSIONS:
After reviewing the East Ridge Second Annexation and Zoning, File #33-98E,
staff makes the following findings of fact and conclusions:
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 recently amended INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT — GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREA.
B. The parcel meets all criteria included in State law to qualify for annexation
by the City of Fort Collins.
C. On August 161h, 2005, City Council approved a Resolution which accepts
the annexation petition and determines that the petition is in compliance
with State Law.
D. The subject property for the East Ridge Second Annexation and Zoning is
consistent with the East Mulberry Corridor Plan, an element of the City's
Comprehensive Plan designated as Low Density, Mixed -Use
Neighborhood.
E. Staff recommends inclusion into the Residential Neighborhood Sign
District.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the East Ridge Second Annexation and Zoning
#33-98E with LMN — Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood zoning. In addition,
Staff recommends placement into the Residential Neighborhood Sign District.
East Ridge Annexation and Zoning, #33-98E
September 15, 2005 P & Z Hearing
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2. Zoning:
The proposed zoning for the subject annexation is L-M-N, Low Density Mixed -
Use Neighborhood. This district is intended to be a setting for a wide range 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 small neighborhood parks. Any new development in this
district shall be arranged to form part of an individual neighborhood.
3. Consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan:
The requested LMN zoning is consistent with the recently adopted East Mulberry
Corridor Plan. This plan is adopted as an element of the City's Comprehensive
Plan. The plan designates this parcel as LMN.
The property is currently zoned I — Industrial in the County. The City Structure
Plan Map and the East Mulberry Corridor Plan designate this land as LMN — Low
Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood. The requested annexation and zoning of
LMN is consistent with City Plan and the East Mulberry Corridor Plan.
The area to the north of this property was recently rezoned to LMN. The land to
the south of the site is currently zoned Industrial within Larimer County and is
used as a g ravel m ine. H owever, t he F ort Collins S tructure Plan i ndicates t he
future use of this property to be consistent with the LMN zone district. Given the
existing and future uses on the surrounding properties, the LMN zone district is
compatible with these uses.
4. Compliance with State Law:
As mentioned, the annexation has 47.2% of its perimeter boundary contiguous
with the existing city boundary which exceeds the required one -sixth as
mandated by State law. Further, the parcel is found to have a community of
interest with the City and the parcel is expected to urbanize shortly.
East Ridge Annexation and Zoning, #33-98E
September 15, 2005 P & Z Hearing
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Combined with the original East Ridge Annexation, the two parcels total 153.3
acres. The recommended zoning is L-M-N, Low Density Mixed -Use
Neighborhood District. The rezoning request is consistent with the adopted East
Mulberry Corridor Plan.
COMMENTS:
Background:
According to the policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins and
Larimer County, contained in the recently amended (November 21, 2000)
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS — GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREA,
the City will agree to consider for annexation property in the G.M.A. when such
property is eligible for annexation according to State law.
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: LMN; Undeveloped
S: I (County); Gravel Mine
W: I (County); Gravel Mine
E: I (County); Gravel Mine
The original property to the north was annexed as part of the East Ridge
Annexation in January, 2002.
The subject property gains the necessary one -sixth contiguity along the entire
north property line. Of the total perimeter boundary, the parcel has 47.2%
contiguity with the city limits. This substantially exceeds the required minimum of
16.66% (one -sixth). The parcel, therefore, complies with the requirements of the
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT — GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREA
and is eligible for annexation.
One of the stated intents of the AGREEMENT is to have urban development
occur within the C ity i n order that the provision of urban I evel services by the
County would be minimized. This is a 100% voluntary annexation. The parcel is
not an enclave. On August 161r', 2005, City Council approved a Resolution which
accepts the annexation petition and that the petition is in compliance with State
statues.
ITEM NO. 5
MEETING DATE 9/15/05
STAFF 'Relp Wrny
Citv of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: East Ridge Second Annexation and Zoning, File #33-98E
APPLICANT: Jim Sell Design
C/o Matt Blakely
153 West Mountain Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
OWNERS: East Ridge of Fort Collins, LLC
C/o Jeff Strauss
P.O. Box 40
Timnath, CO 80547
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This is a request to annex .48 acres of land located on the south boundary of the
East Ridge Annexation, approximately 935 feet east of Timberline Road. The
proposed zoning is LMN — Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood District.
The property is designated as LMN on the City of Fort Collins Structure Plan and
the East Mulberry Corridor Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The East Ridge Second Annexation and Zoning represents a follow-up action to
bring in a small area of land identified for mitigation purposes for the pond and
wetlands as part of the original East Ridge Annexation. This negotiated section
of approximately '/2 acre extended into the adjacent property to the south —
triggering the requirement for annexation. Contiguity with the existing municipal
boundary is gained along the entire northern boundary which is shared with the
south property line of the East Ridge Annexation (152.81) acres).
This is a 100% voluntary annexation for a property located within the Growth
Management Area. The property satisfies the requirement that no less than one -
sixth of the perimeter boundary be contiguous to the existing City boundary.
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