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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRICKETTS FIRST ANNEXATION AND ZONING - 33 93,A - REPORTS - FIRST READINGITEM: RICKETTS FIRST -ANNEXATION & ZONING �� RICKETTS SECOND - ANNEXATION & ZONING NtJMBER: 33-939A 34-93,A 01 Passed and adopted on final reading this 7th day of September, A.D. 1993. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 96, 1993 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 29 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AND CLASSIFYING FOR ZONING PURPOSES THE PROPERTY INCLUDED IN THE RICKETTS FIRST ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the Zoning District Map adopted pursuant to Chapter 29 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, changed and amended by including the property known as the Ricketts First Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, in the EP, Employment Park, Zoning District: A TRACT OF LAND SITUATE IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO, WHICH CONSIDERING THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4 AS BEARING S 89°46'03" E AND WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO IS CONTAINED WITHIN THE BOUNDARY LINES WHICH BEGIN AT THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4 AND RUN THENCE S 01*49103" E 25.29 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S 89°51'58" E 299.98 FEET; THENCE S 01"49'03" E 401.69 FEET; THENCE N 89046'03" W 300.00 FEET; THENCE N 01049'03" W 401.18 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 2.7629 ACRES. Section 2. That the Sign District Map adopted pursuant to Section 29-593.1 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, changed and amended by showing that the above -described property is not included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. Section 3. That the Director of Engineering is hereby authorized and directed to amend said Zoning District Map in accordance with this Ordinance. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 17th day of August, A.D. 1993, and to be presented for final passage on the 7th day of September, A.D. 1993. ATTEST: City er Mayor C Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 17th day of August, A.D. 1993, and to be presented for final passage on the 7th day of September, A.D. 1993. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading this 7th day of September, A.D. 1993. ATTEST: City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 95, 1993 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ANNEXING PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE RICKETTS FIRST ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO WHEREAS, Resolution 93-117, finding substantial compliance and initiating annexation proceedings, has heretofore been adopted by the Council of the City of Fort Collins; and WHEREAS, the Council does hereby find and determine that it is in the best interests of the City to annex said area to the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the following described property, to wit: A TRACT OF LAND SITUATE IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO, WHICH CONSIDERING THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4 AS BEARING S 89046'03" E AND WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO IS CONTAINED WITHIN THE BOUNDARY LINES WHICH BEGIN AT THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4 AND RUN THENCE S O1049'03" E 25.29 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S 89°51'58" E 299.98 FEET; THENCE S O1°49'03" E 401.69 FEET; THENCE N 89046'03" W 300.00 FEET; THENCE N O1°49'03" W 401.18 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 2.7629 ACRES; be, and hereby is, annexed to the City of Fort Collins and made a part of said City, to be known as the Ricketts First Annexation. Section 2. That, in annexing said property to the City, the City does not 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 hereby annexed except as may be provided by the ordinances of the City. Section 3. That the City hereby consents, pursuant to Section 37-45-136(3.6), C.R.S., to the inclusion of said property into the Municipal Subdistrict, Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. RESOLUTION 93-117 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS SETTING FORTH FINDINGS OF FACT AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE RICKETTS FIRST ANNEXATION WHEREAS, annexation proceedings were heretofore initiated by the Council of the City of Fort Collins for property to be known as the Ricketts First Annexation; and WHEREAS, following Notice given as required by law, the Council has held a hearing on said annexation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS: Section 1. That the Council of the City of Fort Collins hereby finds that the petition for annexation complies with the Municipal Annexation Act. Section 2. That the Council hereby finds that there is at least one -sixth (1/6) contiguity between the City and the property proposed to be annexed; that a community of interest exists between the property proposed to be annexed and the City; that said property is urban or will be urbanized in the near future; and that said property is integrated with or is capable of being integrated with the City. Section 3. That the Council further determines that the applicable parts of said Act have been met, that an election is not required under said Act and that there are no other terms and conditions to be imposed upon said annexation. Section 4. That the Council further finds that notice was duly given and a hearing was held regarding the annexation in accordance with said Act. Section 5. That the Council concludes that the area proposed to be annexed in the Ricketts First Annexation is eligible for annexation to the City and should be so annexed. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins held this 17th day of August, A.D. 1993. ayor ATTEST: City Clerk DATE: August 17, 1993 is contiguous to City limits north, known as the Harmony of Fort Collins on October 2 ITEM NUMBER: 13 a-c along the north property line. This property to the Annexation No. 3 and No. 4, was annexed to the City 18, 1977. The property to be annexed is made up of one parcel under single ownership. This annexation is a 100% voluntary annexation. The current owners are: Van and Norma Ricketts 4700 Cambridge Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80525 Zoning The property is currently zoned FA-1, Farming, in the County. The proposed zoning for this annexation is EP, Employment Park, due to its proximity to the Harmony Road corridor. The EP District designation is for areas of the city which have been designated and planned as "employment parks" in accordance with the city's comprehensive plan and which are used for a variety of activities including, without limitation: industrial uses, shopping centers and residential dwellings. The zoning designation is in accordance with policies of the Harmony Corridor Plan. The property to the north, zoned IL, is developed with the Hewlett-Packard industrial facility. Properties to the south, east, and west are in the County and are zoned FA-1, Farming. Surrounding land uses include large vacant parcels and large lot (2.5 to 5 acre) residential lots. The property immediately to the south is being annexed simultaneously as Ricketts Second Annexation and Zoning. Staff is recommending the EP Zone for this property as well. The proposed zoning is compatible with the surrounding zoning and land uses. Findings 1. The annexation of this property is consistent with the policies and agreements between Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins as 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 annexation to the City of Fort Collins. 3. Notice of Public Hearing for the Annexation and Zoning Ordinance was published on July 11, 1993. 4. The requested zoning of EP, Employment Park, is in conformance with the policies of the City's Land Use Policies Plan, the Harmony Corridor Plan and the Intergovernmental Agreement. The requested zoning is compatible with the surrounding zoning districts and existing land uses. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and requested zoning. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Board, at its regular monthly meeting of June 28, 1993, voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the requested annexation and zoning. AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL ITEM NUMBER: 13 a-c DATE: August 17, 1993 STAFF: Kirsten Whetstone SUBJECT: Items Relating to the Ricketts First Annexation and Zoning. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and zoning request. The Planning and Zoning Board voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the annexation and zoning request at its regular monthly meeting on June 28, 1993. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A. Resolution 93-117 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Ricketts First Annexation. B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 95, 1993, Annexing Approximately 2.763 Acres, Known as the Ricketts First Annexation. C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 96, 1993, Zoning Approximately 2.763 Acres, Known as the Ricketts First Annexation. This is a request to annex and zone approximately 2.763 acres, located on the south side of East Harmony Road, approximately one half mile east of Timberline Road (County Road 11), at Cambridge Avenue. The property is currently vacant. The proposed zoning is EP, Employment Park. This is a 100% voluntary annexation. The proposed annexation and zoning is in conformance with the City's policies and guidelines and meets the criteria included in State law to qualify for annexation. APPLICANT: Van and Norma Ricketts 4700 Cambridge Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80525 OWNERS: Same BACKGROUND: 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 agree to consider for annexation property in the UGA when the property is eligible for annexation according to State law. One sixth of the property boundary is contiguous to City limits, therefore the property is eligible for annexation to the City of Fort Collins. The property