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Planning and Zoning Board Minutes
April 14, 1997
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Member Davidson made a statement about receiving information late. Would like more
time to review information.
Member Weitkunat recommended denial of the annexation. Member Davidson again
expressed concern about not having enough time to study information. Member Colton
expressed a concern about closure on the electrical issue, pipe coating and noise
issue.
Salazar offered information on the noise issue.
Moved by Davidson, seconded by Colton: Recommended a continuance until
July 3 at which time there should be a resolution regarding noise control.
Gavaldon abstained. Weitkunat voted against.
Member Colton supported the motion because of major unknowns relating to
information clarification.
K-2 ENCLAVE
STAFF REPORT
There are three property owners; approximately 30 acres. This property became eligible
for annexation in October of 1991. This property is surrounded by industrial property,
low density mixed use neighborhoods.
Issues are:
Hubb Enterprise has an issue regarding extension of utility services. Those
extensions would not occur until development begins.
2. Ft. Collins Feed has an issue with the city's use tax especially in regard to feed
trucks, computers, fuel.
3. Mr. Just echoed concerns and wanted to know who would pay for conversion of
power. It was stated that all conversion is paid by the city.
A letter from Ft. Collins Feed and Mr. Just were provided to the Board.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Steve Woodward, General Manager of Ft. Collins Feed, expressed concern about the
tax issue.
A letter from Mr. Just was read by Mr. Ball.
Planning and Zoning Board Minutes
April 14, 1997
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Mr. Ball gave a short synopsis of his business and where it is located. He talked with
property owners in the surrounding area whose property had been annexed a few years
previous. These people gave an opinion that they would rather not have been annexed
if they had to do it over again.
BOARD QUESTIONS
Member Weitkunat asked about fees regarding annexation. Staff responded that fees
would not be charged unless a change to property was made.
Member Davidson asked about the Urban Growth Requirement. Wanted to know what
incentives businesses have to want to be annexed.
Member Colton wanted to know why the City wants to annex. Staff said the City wants
to consolidate properties into the city so more control could be given regarding services
and future development and expansion.
Member Gavaldon asked about additional costs and taxes. Staff said computers and
trucks would be subject to use tax. Gasoline and diesel are not subject to tax.
Moved by Weitkunat, seconded by Davidson: Recommended denial of the K-2
Enclave annexation.
Passed unanimously.
Member Weitkunat did not see any benefit to annexation and serious drawbacks for
people who own the property. The other Board Members agreed and gave brief
comments.
WILLOWSPRINGS NORTH PUD - PRELIMINARY, #3-94G
STAFF PRESENTATION
This is a request for a combination single family and multi -family residential project.
The site is 26.59 acres, located west of Timberline Road, north of Battlecreek Drive,
east of Union Pacific railroad tracks. Single family portion consists of 35 lots on 9.72
acres west of Wilmington Drive. The multi -family portion consists of 280 dwelling units
divided among 15 buildings on 15.59 acres. Located east of Wilmington Drive.
Includes clubhouse, pool and play area. There are 315 dwelling units. The site was
zoned RLP. Now zoned LMN. This project has been submitted under the Land
Development Guidance System.
Slight change in density chart to 101 points. Staff is recommending approval with a
condition.