HomeMy WebLinkAboutNE PROSPECT & I-25 FRONTAGE ROAD ANNEXATION - ANX210001 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 2 - PLANNING OBJECTIVESStatement of Planning Objectives
Northeast Frontage Road
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Northeast Frontage Road Annexation and Zoning is a result of CDOT’s devolving R.O.W.
associated with the removal of the frontage road east of I-25 linking to Prospect Road. This
approximately 4.1 acre portion of land is fully surrounded by previously annexed property
zoned general commercial. This project will assimilate this portion of land into the existing city
limit and zoning immediately adjacent the land.
Principle LIV 1: Maintain a compact pattern of growth that is well-served by public facilities and
encourages the efficient use of land.
• This project will create a cohesive annexation an zoning within the existing pattern and
improve the efficient use of the land.
Principle LIV 3: Maintain and enhance our unique character and sense of place as the
community grows.
• Annexing and zoning this portion of land will maintain and enhance the unique
character and sense of place as the community grows by keeping the land use pattern
consistent with this zone of general commercial and activity center.
Principle LIV 4: Enhance neighborhood livability.
• Providing a cohesive area of general commercial zoned land annexed into the city will
allow for enhance neighborhood livability by allowing development intended for that
specific purpose.
Principle LIV 7: Encourage development that reduces impacts on natural ecosystems and
promotes sustainability and resilience.
• The devolved ROW lacks natural ecosystems. This annexation and zoning will provide
the opportunity to promote sustainability and resilience as a cohesive portion of
developable land.
Principle CR 1: Build Fort Collins’ identity as a cultural center and destination by increasing the
visibility and accessibility of arts and culture activities and expressions from all cultural
traditions.
• This annexation and zoning will provide a cohesive developable area of land that will
serve as an activity center and general commercial zone supporting visibility and
accessibility of the arts and culture activities and expressions from all cultural
traditions.
Principle EH 4: Ensure an adequate and competitive supply of space and/or land is available
to support the needs of businesses and employers of all sizes.
• This annexation and zoning will provide a cohesive developable area of land that will
serve as an activity center and general commercial zone of adequate size and
competitive supply of space and/or land available to support the needs fo businesses
and employers of a variety of sizes.
Principle SC 5: Provide opportunities for residents to lead healthy and active lifestyles.
• This annexation and zoning will provide a cohesive developable area of land that will
serve as an activity center and general commercial zone providing opportunities for
residents to lead healthy and active lifestyles.