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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAIL CREEK CROSSING PLD/PD - ANNEXATION & ZONING - ANX130001 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVES1 October 11, 2013 Mail Creek Crossing Annexation Statement of Principles and Policies Summary The Mail Creek Crossing Annexation is a proposed 137-lot single family detached housing development located in the southeast portion of Fort Collins. It is currently located within Larimer County and the Fort Collins Growth Management Area (GMA). The property is open agricultural land with minor topographic changes and a partially demolished outbuilding in the NW corner. It is bordered by Bacon Elementary and an existing home on a 5+ acre lot on the west side of the New Mercer Ditch which is the western edge of the project, Zephyr Drive to the south, Kechter Crossing Subdivision to the north and Kechter Farm Subdivision to the east. Mail Creek Ditch transects the west side of the property and continues along the south edge leaving the property at the southeast corner. The property is currently zoned FA-1. The proposed zoning is Low density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (LMN), which is in conformance with the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan and the City Plan Structure Plan. The total area of the project is 39.608 acres, with approximately 10.58 acres of the developable land reserved for open space and detention. The total number of proposed single family lots for the project is 137 with an average size of approximately 7,200 sq. ft. Overall density for the project is 3.46 dwelling units per acre, which is consistent with the “Land Use Framework Plan” and Policy “FC-LUF-3 – Mixed Use Neighborhoods” which states that “The density will be a minimum overall average of either 3 or 5 units per acre.” City Plan Principles and Policies Achieved by the Annexation: Principle LIV 1: City development will be contained by well-defined boundaries that will be managed using various tools including utilization of a Growth Management Area, community coordination, and Intergovernmental Agreements. Policy LIV 1.3 – Coordinate at Community Edges Policy LIV 1.4 – Maintain Intergovernmental Agreements The Mail Creek Crossing Annexation will embody the City’s vision for a compact land use pattern within a well-defined boundary, adequate public facilities, and development paying its share of costs of public facilities and services. Principle LIV 2: The City will consider the annexation of new territory into the City limits when the annexation of such property conforms to the vision, goals, and policies of City Plan. Policy LIV 2.1 – Follow Annexation Policies The proposed annexation is located within a defined subarea plan and the Fort Collins GMA. The densities are consistent with the vision, goals and policies of City Plan. 2 Principle LIV 7: A variety of housing types and densities for all income levels shall be available throughout the Growth Management Area. Policy LIV 7.4 – Maximize Land for Residential Development This policy encourages residential development in order to maximize the potential land available for development of housing. Principle LIV 19: The City Structure Plan Map establishes the desired development pattern for the City, serving as a blueprint for the community’s desired future. Policy LIV 19.2 – Guide for Future Zoning Decisions Policy LIV 20.2 – Initiate and Monitor Subarea Plans The property is designated as Low Density Mixed-Use on the City’s structure Plan Map. The project is located in a defined subarea plan. PRINCIPLE LIV 21: New neighborhoods will be integral parts of the broader community structure, connected through shared facilities such as streets, schools, parks, transit stops, trails, civic facilities, and a Neighborhood Commercial Center or Community Commercial District. Policy LIV 21.2 – Establish an Interconnected Street and Pedestrian Network Policy LIV 22.9 – Form Neighborhood Edges The property will be accessed in four locations. There are two locations on Zephyr Drive along the south side of the property. The westernmost street will align with the existing Tilden Street to the south. Approximately 570’ to the east, Piney Creek Drive connects with the Kechter Crossing Subdivision and on the east side Spruce Creek Drive will connect with the Kechter Farm Subdivision. The surrounding properties consist of single-family detached residential on the north and east sides and multi-family on south side. On the west side, there is Bacon Elementary and a home on a 5.4 acre lot. The project connects with adjacent neighborhoods with street connections, on-street sidewalks and multi-use walking paths. Principle LIV 23: Neighborhoods will feature a wide range of open lands, such as small parks, squares, greens, play fields, natural areas, orchards and community gardens, greenways, and other outdoor spaces to provide linkages and recreational opportunities both for neighborhoods and the community as a whole. Policy LIV 23.2 – Integrate Natural Features The Mail Creek Crossing Annexation will protect valuable natural features, including the existing ditch and existing trees, thus allowing the existing wildlife corridors to remain.