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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAMERON PARK ANNEXATION AND ZONNG - 52 91 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTSITEM NO. 9 MEETING DATE 2/24/92 STAFF Kirsten Whetstone PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Cameron Park Annexation and Zoning- #52-91,A APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins OWNERS: A.D and H.S Thompson 2901 S. College Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80525 James P. Johnson 922 Gregory Rd. Fort Collins, CO 80524 Thomas and Martha 109 Cameron Drive Fort Collins, CO Joseph K. Larson 1350 Teakwood Dr. Fort Collins, CO PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Noonan 80525 Robert D. Ghent 1433 41st Avenue Greeley, CO 80634 Meldrum Properties 519 S. Meldrum St. Fort Collins, CO Genevive Enterprises 1142 Cobblestone Ct. Fort Collins, CO F.L. Musgrave & R.W. Tobey 80525 2715 E. Floral Place Denver, Co 80210 Request to annex and zone approximately 5.78 acres located west of Highway 287, 1/2 mile south of Harmony Road at Fossil Creek Parkway. The area to be annexed consists of ten separate parcels with nine different owners. The proposed zoning is BL, Limited Business. This is the annexation of an enclave area. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and zoning request. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This is a request to annex and zone approximately 5.78 acres located west of Highway 287 about a half mile south of Harmony Road. The annexation consists of ten separate parcels, with nine property owners, all within the Cameron Park Subdivision. These parcels constitute the existing Cameron Business Park. There are eight office buildings associated with the business park. Four lots are vacant and one office building is vacant. All commercial signs will have to conform to the city's Sign Code at the conclusion of a five year amortization period. There are three dedicated public rights -of -way included in this annexation. These streets were dedicated to the County with the Cameron Park Subdivision, but were never accepted by the County for maintenance. The City would not maintain these streets until they are brought up to City standards. The proposed zoning is BL, Limited Business. This is the annexation of an enclave area. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 300 LaPorte Ave. P.O. Boa 580 Fort Collins. CO 80522-0580 t303) 221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Cameron Annexation & Zoning, #42-91,A February 24, 1992 P & Z Meeting Page 2 Background• The property is located within the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area. According to policies and agreements between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County contained in the INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE FORT COLLINS URBAN GROWTH AREA, the City will agree to consider for annexation, property in the UGA when the property is eligible for annexation according to State law. Enclave areas become eligible for annexation when they have been completely surrounded, by properties annexed into the City, for at least three years. The area to be annexed has been a county enclave for at least three years and is therefore eligible for annexation. The area became completely surrounded by the City of Fort Collins through the following annexations: N: Mill First Annexation, January 6, 1987 E: Fossil Creek 1st Annexation, June 5, 1984 and Fossil Creek 3rd Annexation, April 2, 1985 S: Fossil Creek West 1st Annexation, November 15, 1988 W: Fossil Creek West 1st Annexation, November 15, 1988 The property became eligible for involuntary annexation into the City on November 15, 1991. On December 16, 1991, staff sent a letter to the property owners informing them of the pending annexation, potential zoning district designation, and the various meeting dates for review by the Planning and Zoning Board and the Fort Collins City Council. There are ten parcels in this annexation. Existing uses include a radio station, a business products office, an accounting business, nursing and home care services offices, a Bethpage Mission office, and Larimer County offices for Hospice and Crisis Information. Four of the lots are vacant and one of the existing office buildings is vacant. Any existing commercial signs will have to conform to the City's Sign Code at the conclusion of a five year amortization period. This annexation will not increase the total number of off -premise signs that currently exist in the City of Fort Collins. There are no redevelopment plans for these properties at this time. There are three dedicated public rights -of -way included in this annexation proposal, namely Coronado Court, Cameron Drive, and a Frontage Road along Highway 287. These streets were dedicated to the County with the Cameron Park Subdivision, but were never accepted by the County for maintenance. The City would not maintain these streets until they are brought up to City standards. Cameron Annexation & Zoning, #42-91,A February 24, 1992 P & Z Meeting Page 3 Zoning• The property is currently zoned B, Business, in the County. The proposed zoning for this annexation is BL, Limited Business. The surrounding properties are zoned BP, Planned Business with a PUD condition; HB, Highway Business with a PUD condition; and BL, Limited Business with a PUD condition. Allowable uses in the BL Zone include banks, restaurants, offices, clinics, clubs, indoor theaters, personal service shops, retail stores, limited indoor recreation uses and churches. Any use in the B-L Zone requires a landscape plan complying with section 29-526 be submitted and approved by the City (See Attachment). The proposed zoning creates the fewest non -conforming uses and is compatible with the surrounding zoning. Findings: 1. The annexation of this property is consistent with the policies and agreements between Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins as contained in the INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE FORT COLLINS URBAN GROWTH AREA. 2. The area meets all criteria included in State law to qualify for annexation by the City of Fort Collins. 3. On February 4, 1992, City Council considered a resolution setting forth the intent to annex this property and establishing the date of public hearing for the annexation and zoning ordinances. Ordinances to annex and zone the property will be considered by City Council on March 17, 1992. 4. The requested zoning of BL, Limited Business, is in conformance with the policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan. ION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and requested zoning. No Text