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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKECHTER FARM SECOND ANNEXATION & ZONING - ANX150001 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - LUC REQUIREMENTSKECHTER FARM ANNEXATION AND ZONING ‐ PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES STATEMENT (Addressing Number 5 of the Submittal Requirements for Annexation and Zoning) 5) Statement of Principles and Policies and consistency with the City Structure Plan being achieved by the zoning of the property to the zoning district being proposed by the Applicant. (Submittal Requirements) CITY PLAN 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 1.1 – Utilize a Growth Management Area Collaborate with the County and other jurisdictions in utilizing a Growth Management Area (GMA) surrounding Fort Collins to guide and manage growth outside of the City’s limits and delineate the extent of urban development in Fort Collins. Principle LIV 3: The City will coordinate facilities and services with the timing and location of development and ensure that development only occurs where it can be adequately served. The Kechter Farm property is located within the City’s Growth Management Area (GMA) boundary. The proposed annexation and zoning is consistent with the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the County that governs this area. The property is also located within the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan boundary and the proposed zoning is consistent with the land use policies outlined in that document. Annexation of the property will insure a compact land use pattern within a well-defined boundary, with adequate public facilities and infrastructure available to serve future residents. 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 Principle LIV 3: The City will coordinate facilities and services with the timing and location of development and ensure that development only occurs where it can be adequately served. The Kechter Farm property is located within the GMA and meets the statuary requirements for annexation. Public infrastructure is available at the site and proposed future development will not exceed the capacity of the infrastructure. The site can be adequately served by critical public facilities and services such as water, sewer, police, transportation, fire, stormwater management, and parks, in Kechter Farm Second Annexation and Zoning Principles and Policies Statement Page 1 of 3 accordance with adopted levels of service for public facilities and services. An elementary school, a middle school and a high school are located within two miles and a community regional shopping area is located approximately 1 1/2 miles to the north. 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. The land use designations depicted on the City Structure Plan Map along with the Policies written in the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan were used as a guide in determining the proposed future zoning for the Kechter Farm property. The proposed LMN and UE zone districts are consistent with both. Principle LIV 25: The City will require and assist with coordinated neighborhood design efforts among separate development parcels. Policy LIV 25.2 – Require Overall Coordination The Applicant recognizes and shares the City’s desire to coordinate planning efforts between neighborhoods. The proposed annexation and zoning will allow for interconnecting streets, access to schools, parks, open space and trail systems. Principle LIV 28: Low Density Mixed- Use Neighborhoods will provide opportunities for a mix of low density housing types in a setting that is conducive to walking and in close proximity to a range of neighborhood serving uses. The proposed annexation and zoning will allow for the development of both low density mixed-use neighborhoods with a neighborhood commercial component as envisioned by City Plan. The Applicant is requesting two different zone district classifications for the property: Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood District (LMN) and Urban Estate District (UE). These zone district classifications were derived from and correspond to the classifications proposed on the City of Fort Collins Structure Plan adopted as part of City Plan in 2011. The designations are also consistent with the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan adopted jointly by the City and County in 1998. The proposed zoning classifications will provide a land use framework for the property that exemplifies classic transitional land use planning. Kinard Elementary School combined with future commercial development at the southeast corner of Ziegler Road and Trilby Road will comprise a neighborhood center as envisioned by City Plan in residential neighborhoods. Residential density in the LMN area meets the minimum three dwelling units per acre required in the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan. Residential density decreases as the development gets closer to the Resource Management Area surrounding Fossil Creek Reservoir. When complete, the residential community will include 36 acres of open space along with a centrally located clubhouse and swimming pool. In addition, the project will include tree-lined detached sidewalks, pedestrian trails through greenbelts and a regional bike trail. Generous landscaping will include ornamental trees, canopy shade trees and evergreen trees that provide seasonal interest. The Kechter Farm promises to be a cohesive, well designed and sustainable neighborhood that offers residents a variety of housing types, adjacent to a neighborhood center. In addition, the neighborhood is near Bacon Elementary School, adjacent to Kinard Middle School and within two miles of Fossil Ridge High School, making walking and biking to school a viable alternative. Kechter Farm Second Annexation and Zoning Principles and Policies Statement Page 2 of 3 Kechter Farm Second Annexation and Zoning Principles and Policies Statement Page 3 of 3 Principle T 3: Land use planning decisions, management strategies, and incentives will support and be coordinated with the City's transportation vision. The proposed annexation and zoning will facilitate the City’s transportation goals and objectives. The proposed zoning is aimed at establishing a mix of land uses and activities that will maximize the potential for pedestrian mobility throughout the community and minimize the distance traveled. The Kechter Farm property’s proximity to a major activity center (Harmony Corridor) and schools will encourage walking and bicycling for transportation and transit use. Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan In addition, the Annexation and Zoning of the Kechter Farm property is supported by the following Policies contained in the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan. The Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan represents collaboration between Larimer County, the City of Fort Collins and citizens in developing a long-range plan for an area outside Fort Collins municipal and Growth Management Area boundaries. The primary objective of the Plan is to direct future urban development toward municipal boundaries, while balancing preservation of open lands and critical natural areas around the Fossil Creek Reservoir and areas between Loveland and Fort Collins, while maintaining sensitivity to the rights of individuals. FC-LUF-1 Community Design. New urban development will be required to be consistent with the principles and policies for community design and new residential neighborhoods established by the Fort Collins City Plan. Urban development that will follow the annexation and zoning of this property will be consistent with City Plan Principles and Policies. The specific Principles and Policies of City Plan supported by the proposed Annexation and Zoning are listed above. FC-LUF-3 Mixed-Use Neighborhoods. These neighborhoods will consist of a mix of housing types near parks, schools, and a neighborhood center. The density will be a minimum overall average of either 3 or 5 units per acre, with an overall maximum of 8 dwelling units per acre, and maximum of 12 units per acre for any single phase. This residential classification will require design and development standards agreed upon by both Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins. The LMN District is proposed to develop at three dwelling units per acre, include a variety of housing models and is located close to schools ( Bacon, Kinard, Fossil Ridge) and parks (Southridge Green Golf Course, Fossil Creek Park and the proposed new Southeast Community Park). A neighborhood center will be located at the intersection of Ziegler and Trilby Road.