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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFRONT RANGE FARMS II - REZONING - 56-87A - LEGAL DOCS - LEGAL COMMUNICATION• : I ARTHUR E. MARCH, JR. LUCIA A. LILEY J. BRADFORD MARCH SUZAN D. FRITCHEL Mr. Bob Blanchard Current Planning City of Fort Collins 281 North College Fort Collins, CO 80524 MARCH & LILEY, P.C. ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW 110 E. OAK STREET FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 80524-2880 (970) 482-4322 Fax (970) 482-5719 July 17, 1998 ARTHUR E. MARCH 1908-1981 VIA HAND DELIVERY Re: Western Heritage Property Development Company, Inc.'s rezoning application for Front Range Farms II Dear Bob: Our office represents Western Heritage Property Development Company, Inc. ("Western Heritage"), the owner of the property that is located at the northeast corner of I-25 and East Vine Drive ("Front Range Farms"). Pursuant to Section 2.8 of the City's Land Use Code, Western Heritage submits this application for rezoning of the eastern half of Front Range Farms from "I" - Industrial to "LMN" - Low Density Mixed -Use Residential (the "Property"). The Property is less than 640 acres and is, therefore, eligible for processing as outlined in Section 2.8.4 (H) of the City's Comprehensive Plan. This proposal meets the requirements contained in that sub -section in that it is warranted by changed conditions within the neighborhood surrounding and including the Property [Section 2.8.4 (H) (2) (b) j. The Larimer & Weld Canal runs along the entire northern boundary of the Property. Immediately to the south and east of the site are existing residential properties with large lots and low density. The existing industrial zoning of the Property is not compatible with these uses. More importantly, the general area has taken on a much more residential character with two large residential projects in the development process: Stream Side PUD to the south of County Road 48 (single family residential in the UGA) and Waterglen PUD, a large manufactured housing project to the west of I-25 and within the City limits. The Property, as a higher density residential use (at a minimum five (5) dwelling units per acre), could serve as a good transition use between the larger lot residential uses to the south and east and the industrial areas. • 0 Mr. Bob Blanchard July 17, 1998 Page 2 The Land Use Code also provides additional considerations that the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council may consider, including whether, and the extent to which, the proposed amendment is compatible with existing and proposed uses that surround the Property. As discussed above, recent developments will give this area a distinct residential character, and the use proposed would be consistent with that character. There is existing industrial land that also lies to the north and south which would support, and be compatible with, the portion of the land which the applicant wishes to retain as industrial. The City and the Board may also consider whether the proposed change would result in any significant adverse impacts on the natural enviromnent. The applicant states that there are no significant environmental areas which would be adversely affected. The Property is well sited for the development as residential land, and the change of zoning to that use would only benefit the surrounding properties. CONCLUSION The applicant, Western Heritage Property Development Company, Inc., requests that the Planning and Zoning Board and the City Council review its request to change the zoning of the Property to LMN, resulting in a blending and consistent neighborhood development. Thank you for your consideration. AR LAL/glr cc: Dale Snyder Tom Dugan Sincerely,