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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWILD WEST ANNEXATION & ZONING ..... 5/23/94 P & Z BOARD HEARING - 29-94,A - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTSATTACHMENT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ANNEXATION A tract of land situate in the County of Larimer, State of Colorado to -wit: Tract 1 of an Amended Plat of NUSSBAUMER M.R.D. No. S-58-87, COUNTY OF LARIMER, STATE OF COLORADO -5- ATTORNEY CERTIFICATION 1, Kenr►e-1k C. Wolke an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Colorado, hereby certify that I have examined the records of the Clerk and Recorder of Larimer County, Colorado, and have verified that the signers of the attached Annexation Petition are owners of real property in the area proposed for annexation. Furthermore, I certify that said owners constitute more than 50% of the landowners in the area proposed for annexation and own more than 50% of the land in said area, exclusive of streets and alleys. S i gna� C. ln� n�.-�,.`, M cA.ci- 3 1 , 19 9 "- Date -4- LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF REAL PROPERTY INCLUDED IN THE ANNEXATION A tract of land situate in the County of Larimer, State of Colorado to -wit: Tract 1 of an Amended Plat of.NUSSBAUMER M.R.D. No. S-58-87, COUNTY OF LARIMER, STATE OF COLORADO Owner's Signature Address City State Date Owner's Signature Ay y %y,�, Da lL L Address Zip City State Zip '27o A Date -3- STATE OF COLORADO) ) ss. COUNTY OF LARIMER) The undersigned being first duly sworn upon his oath states: That he was the circulator of the attached petition for annexation and that each signature therein is the signature of the person whose name it purports to be. c C rculator's Signature Subscribed and sworn to before me this E 1 day of OAC tc� 19C, by ; �i�a. C . 1, Witness my hand and official seal. My Commission expires: itf� N '�.24 '�N 0 Notary Public COLORAD� -2- e PETITION FOR ANNEXATION The undersigned hereby petition the Council of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, for the annexation of an area, to be referred to as the Ulf /L? W 0.4 Annexation to the City of Fort Collins. Said area, consisting of approximately �? acres, is more particularly described on Attachment "A", attached hereto. The petitioners allege: 1. That it is desirable and necessary that such area be annexed to the City of Fort Collins. 2.. That the requirements of Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, C.R.S., exist or have been met. 3. That not less than one -sixth 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 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 petitioners herein comprise more than fifty percent (50%) of the landowners in the area and own more than fifty percent (50%) .of the area to be annexed, excluding public streets, alleys and lands owned by the City of Fort Collins. 8. That the City of Fort Collins shall not be required to assume any obligation respecting the construction of water mains, sewer lines, gas mains, electric service lines, streets or any other services or utilities in connection with the property proposed to be annexed except as may be provided by the ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. . Further, the petitioners consent pursuant to Section 37-45-136(3.6), C.R.S., to the inclusion of such property into the Municipal Subdistrict, Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. WHEREFORE, said petitioners request that the Council of the City of Fort Collins approve the annexation of said area. Furthermore, the petitioners request that said area be placed in the LLP Zoning District pursuant to Chapter 29 (Zoning) of the Code of the City of Fort Collins. Mr. Kenneth Waido Planning Director City of Fort Collins 281 N. College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80522 March 30, 1994 Dear Mr. Waido, I am requesting annexation and zoning of land, described on Attachment "A," as residential low -density planned (RLP). This land is in the Urban Growth Area and has more than one -sixth of the perimeter contiguous with the City of Fort Collins municipal boundaries. This land is currently filed as a Minor Residential Development with Larimer County. The MRD requires that when tract 1 of the MRD is developed it utilize public sewer; the City requires annexation in order to connect to city sewer. Our intent is to build one residence on tract 1. We need to be annexed in order to connect to city sewer in order to build our house. Thank you for your consideration of this petition. Sincerely, Michael E. West 1424 Twin Oak Court Ft. Collins, CO 80525 (h) 282-0005 (w) 221-6555 Q Mr. Kenneth Waido Planning Director City of Fort Collins 281 N. College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80522 March 30, 1994 Dear Mr. Waido, The zoning request for the land described in Attachment "A" will fulfill city land use policy for low density residential use in that: a. It has easy access to existing neighborhood and community shopping centers; b. It has easy access to major employment centers; c. It is within walking distance to Linton Elementary School; d. It is within walking distance of existing neighborhood parks; e. County Road 9 and Charlie Lane afford primary access. Sincerely, Michael E. West LIMRa rip Vacant uuu.u.wu. = ................ __ uuu.www a.... • 1...•. ..ipl.4,.. Vacant O� MAW/AK Packard Pant IL H- Z U *9 j= HARMONY ROAD I ITEM: WILD WEST Annexation & Zoning NUMBER: 29=949 A / 0 North Wild West Annexation and Zoning, #29-94A May 23, 1994 P & Z Meeting Page 3 Findings 1. The annexation of this area is consistent with the policies and agreements between Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins contained in the INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE FORT COLLINS URBAN GROWTH AREA. 2. The area meets all criteria included in State law to qualify for a voluntary annexation to the City of Fort Collins. 3. On May 17, 1994, the City Council approved a resolution which accepts the annexation petition and determines that the petition is in compliance with State. law. The resolution also initiates the annexation process for this property by establishing the date, time and place when a public hearing will be held regarding the readings of the Ordinances annexing and zoning the area. Public hearing and first reading of the Ordinances annexing and zoning the property will be considered by the City Council on June 21, 1994. 4. The requested R-L-P District is in conformance with the policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan. STAFF Staff recommends approval of the annexation and requested zoning. Wild West Annexation and Zoning, #29-94A May 23, 1994 P & Z Meeting Page 2 Backaround: The applicant and property owner, Michael E. West, has submitted a written petition requesting annexation of approximately 8.2 acres located east of County Road #9 and 1/4 mile south of Horsetooth Road. The requested zoning is the R-L-P, Low Density Planned Residential, District. The property is presently undeveloped, but the applicant plans to construct a single-family home on the site. The property is currently zoned FA-1 Farming in the County which allows single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 2.29 acres: This is a voluntary annexation of property located within the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area. 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 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE FORT COLLINS URBAN GROWTH AREA, the City will consider the annexation of property in the UGA when the property is eligible for annexation according to State law. The property gains the required 1/6 contiguity to existing city limits from a common boundaries with the Spring Creek Farms Third and Fourth Annexations to the west and the pending Robert Shields Annexation to the south. The surrounding zoning and existing land uses are as follows: N: FA-1, Farming, large lot single-family residential E: FA-1, Farming, large lot single-family residential S: Pending Robert Shields Annexation R-L-P, Low Density Planned Residential, undeveloped W: R-L-P, English Ranch, single-family residential subdivision E-P, Employment Park, undeveloped The requested zoning for this annexation is the R-L-P, Low Density Planned Residential, District. The R-L-P District designation is for areas planned as a unit .to provide variation in use, density, and building placement. The owner intends on constructing a single-family home on the site. A building site was approved by Larimer County as Tract 1 of the Nussbaumer Minor Residential Development (M.R.D.). Approval of the M.R.D. by the County contained a condition that the property annex to the City at the time of development. The City also requires contiguous properties, which receive City utility services, to annex. The owners will utilize City sewer service, thus the request for annexation. County Road #9 is planned as a future arterial (4-lanes) street according to the City's MASTER STREET PLAN. Staff does not anticipate any significant cost to the City for infrastructure improvements required by"the development of a single-family house on the property. ITEM NO. 21 MEETING DATE 5/23/94 STAFF Ken Waido PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Wild West Annexation and Zoning - #29-94, A APPLICANT: Michael E. West 1424 Twin Oak Ct. Ft. Collins, CO 80525 OWNER: Same PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Request to annex and zone approximately 8.2 acres located east of County Road #9 and 1/4 mile south of Horsetooth Road. The requested zoning is the R-L-P, Low Density Planned Residential, District. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and zoning request. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This is a request to annex and zone approximately 8.2 acres located east of County Road #9 and 1/4 mile south of Horsetooth Road. The requested zoning is the R-L-P, Low Density Planned Residential, District. The property is presently undeveloped, but the applicant plans to construct a single-family home on the site. The property is currently zoned FA-1 Farming in the County which allows single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 2.29 acres. The applicant is being required to annex as a condition of receiving City sewer service. This is a voluntary annexation of property located within the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (303) 221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT