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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTHORLAND ANNEXATION & ZONING NO. 2 - 33-07 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORTThorland Annexation and Zoning No. 2 - #33-07 January 17, 2008 P & Z Meeting Page 3 FINDINGS: The annexation of this area is consistent with the policies and agreements between Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins contained in the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area. 2. The area meets the eligibility requirements included in State law to qualify for a voluntary annexation to the City of Fort Collins. 3. On January 15, 2008, the City Council approved a resolution that accepted the annexation petition and determined that the -petition was in compliance with State law. The resolution also initiated the annexation process for the property by establishing the date, time and place when a public hearing would be held regarding the readings of the Ordinances annexing and zoning the area. 4. The requested UE - Urban Estate Zoning District is in conformance with the policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and requested zoning of UE - Urban Estate. Staff is recommending that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. A map amendment will not be necessary to place this property on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. Thorland Annexation and Zoning No. 2 - #33-07 January 17, 2008 P & Z Meeting Page 2 Staff is recommending that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. A map amendment will not be necessary to place this property on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. BACKGROUND: The applicants and property owners, Miles & Jennifer Thorland, have submitted a written petition requesting annexation of 5.18 acres located on the north side of Kechter Road approximately 800 feet east of South Timberline Road. It is the southerly portion of Lot 1 of the Blehm Subdivision in Larimer County. The other portion of Lot 1 of the Blehm Subdivision is adjacent to the north of the property. The property is partially developed (with one single-family residence and outbuildings) and is in the FA1 - Farming District in Larimer County. The requested zoning for this annexation is UE - Urban Estate. The surrounding properties are currently zoned FA1 - Farming in Larimer County to the west, north, east, and south. This is a 100% voluntary annexation. 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 annexation of property in the UGA when the property is eligible for annexation according to State law. This property gains the required 1/6 contiguity to existing City limits from a common boundary with the Thorland Annexation No. 1 (currently in the process) to the north. The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: FA1 in Larimer County; undeveloped (Thorland Annexation No. 1, in process) E: FA1 in Larimer County; existing single-family residential S: FA1 in Larimer County; existing single-family residential • W: FA1 in Larimer County; existing single-family residential ANALYSIS: The requested zoning for this annexation is the UE - Urban Estate Zoning District. There are numerous uses permitted in this District, subject to either administrative review or review by the Planning and Zoning Board. The City's adopted Structure Plan, a part of the Comprehensive Plan, suggests that Urban Estate is appropriate in this location. Staff is recommending that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District, which was established for the purpose of regulating signs for non-residential uses in certain geographical areas of the City that may be particularly affected by such signs because of their predominantly residential use and character. A map amendment will not be necessary to place this property on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. 7 ITEM NO. .. 4 MEETING DATE 1 / 17 / O8 STAFF Steve Olt-: Citv of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Thorland Annexation and Zoning No. 2 - #33-07 APPLICANT: Miles & Jennifer Thorland 4918 Bluestem Court Fort Collins, CO. 80525 OWNER: Same As Applicant PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request to annex and zone 5.18 acres located on the north side of Kechter Road approximately 800 feet east of South Timberline Road. It is the southerly portion of Lot 1 of the Blehm Subdivision in Larimer County. The other portion of Lot 1 of the Blehm Subdivision is adjacent to the north of the property. The property is partially developed (with one single-family residence and outbuildings) and is in the FA1 - Farming District in Larimer County. The requested zoning for this annexation is UE - Urban Estate. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and recommends that the property be placed in the UE - Urban Estate Zoning District. Staff is recommending that this property be included in the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. A map amendment would not be necessary should the Planning and Zoning Board recommend that this property be placed on the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This is a request to annex and zone 5.18 acres located on the north side of Kechter Road approximately 800 feet east of South Timberline Road. It is the southerly portion of Lot 1 of the Blehm Subdivision in Larimer County. The other portion of Lot 1 of the Blehm Subdivision is adjacent to the north of the property. The property is partially developed (with one single-family residence and outbuildings) and is in the FA1 - Farming District in Larimer County. The requested zoning for this annexation is UE - Urban Estate. This is a voluntary annexation. Staff is recommending that the property be placed in the UE - Urban Estate Zoning District, which is in conformance with the City's Structure Plan. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO80522-0580 (970) 221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT