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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMOUNTAINS EDGE ANNEXATION - 2430 S. OVERLAND TR. - ANX160002 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESPage 1 February 22, 2015 Mountains Edge Statement of Planning Objectives The Mountains Edge Annexation site is located at 2430 Overland Trail. The purpose of this submittal is to annex the property to the City of Fort Collins and establish initial zoning. The site currently is vacant land. Uses surrounding the property consist of the following: South: Existing single-family residential housing West: City of Fort Collins land (undeveloped) North: Commercial (Drive-in movie theater) East: Existing single-family residential housing The site is designated for LMN (Low Density Mixed Use) per the City of Fort Collins Structure Plan. (i) Statement of appropriate City Plan Principles and Policies achieved by the proposed plan: The Prospect Station II PDP meets the following applicable City Plan Principles and Policies: Environmental Health Principle ENV 1: Within the developed landscape of Fort Collins, natural habitat/ecosystems (wildlife, wetlands, and riparian areas) will be protected and enhanced. Policy ENV 1.1 – Protect and Enhance Natural Features The area around Dixon Creek will be protected to preserve biological resources. Any adjacent development will be integrated into the area to minimize impacts. Community and Neighborhood Livability 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 This parcel is located within the City’s grow management area and is adjacent to City property on three sides. Page 2 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 Mountains Edge property meets the annexation requirements various annexation requirements. Principle LIV 6: A variety of housing types and densities for all income levels shall be available throughout the Growth Management Area. Policy LIV 6.1 – Types of Infill and Redevelopment in Residential Areas Policy LIV 6.2 – Seek Compatibility with Neighborhoods The Mountains Edge development provides an opportunity for redevelopment of an existing, undeveloped site and the design of the residential buildings will be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Principle LIV 7: A variety of housing types and densities for all income levels shall be available throughout the Growth Management Area. Policy LIV 7.1 – Encourage Variety in Housing Types and Locations Policy LIV 7.4 – Maximize Land for Residential Development While the residential product types for Mountains Edge have not yet been finalized, it is anticipated that multiple product types will be provided which will add variety to the housing types available in the area. Principle LIV 10: The city’s streetscapes will be designed with consideration to the visual character and the experience of users and adjacent properties. Together, the layout of the street network and the streets themselves will contribute to the character, form, and scale of the city. Policy LIV 10.2 – Incorporate Street Trees Mountains Edge will provide an attractive streetscape with street trees, and sidewalks. 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 Mountains Edge will be designed to ensure that the Dixon Creek is protected. If possible, the creek area will be integrated into the overall design for the development. Page 3 Principle LIV 44: Open Lands, Parks, and Water Corridors form an interconnected system that provides habitat essential to the conservation of plants, animals, and their associated ecosystems; serves the needs for drainage and water conveyance; and provides opportunities for recreational, educational, environmental, transportation, and other activities. Policy LIV 44.3 – Retain Water Corridors Policy LIV 44.4 – Utilize Buffers Dixon Creek which runs through the southern portion of the site will be maintained. Appropriate buffers will be applied to ensure the conservation of the natural system. The potential opportunity for providing trails along/around the Creek will be explored with future entitlement submittals. Transportation Principle T 8: Transportation that provides opportunities for residents to lead healthy and active lifestyles will be promoted. Policy T 8.1 – Support Active Transportation Policy T 8.2 – Design for Active Living Principle T11: Bicycling will be a safe, easy, and convenient mobility option for all ages and abilities Principle T 12: The pedestrian network will provide a safe, easy, and convenient mobility option for all ages and abilities. Within this development sidewalks will be provided for pedestrians and bicycles. Once site design is developed additional information will be provided as part of future entitlement packages but it is assumed that trails may be provided in portions of the site. This site is situated near Cottonwood Glen Park, Spring Canyon Community Park and Pineridge Natural Area which will provide additional opportunities to connect to existing pedestrian and bicycle systems. (ii) Description of proposed open space, wetlands, natural habitats and features, landscaping, circulation, transition areas, and associated buffering on site and in the general vicinity of the project. The Dixon Creek runs through the southern portion of the property. Buffering requirements will be determined at the time of PDP submittal. (iii) Statement of proposed ownership and maintenance of public and private open space areas; applicant's intentions with regard to future ownership of all or portions of the project development plan. The property within the annexation boundary is owned by the developer/owner. Any future changes in ownership and/or maintenance responsibilities will be provided with future entitlement packages. Page 4 (iv) Estimate of number of employees for business, commercial, and industrial uses. n/a (v) Description of rationale behind the assumptions and choices made by the applicant. At this time the Mountains Edge Annexation project is not proposing any variance from the City of Fort Collins criteria. (vi) The applicant shall submit as evidence of successful completion of the applicable criteria, the completed documents pursuant to these regulations for each proposed use. The planning Director may require, or the applicant may choose to submit, evidence that is beyond what is required in that section. Any variance from the criteria shall be described. Acknowledged. (vii) Narrative description of how conflicts between land uses or disturbances to wetlands, natural habitats and features and or wildlife are being avoided to the maximum extent feasible or are mitigated. The Dixon Creek runs through the southern portion of the property. Buffering requirements will be determined at the time of PDP submittal. (viii) Written narrative addressing each concern/issue raised at the neighborhood meeting(s), if a meeting has been held. A neighborhood meeting has not yet been held. (ix) Name of the project as well as any previous name the project may have had during Conceptual Review. The project is called Mountains Edge. The project was referred to as The Herring Property at the CRT.