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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFOSSIL LAKE ANNEXATION NO. 1 - 33-01 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - LUC REQUIREMENTSPolicy LMN-2.1 Neighborhood Center Location The Neighborhood Center is located in the center of the neighborhood Policy LMN-2.4 Neighborhood Center Design. The Neighborhood Center was custom designed by the developer to reinforce the positive identity, character, comfort and convenience of its surrounding neighborhood. Policy LMN-2.5 Neighborhood Center Access Access for pedestrians and bicyclists is a priority in the design of the Neighborhood Center. Policy LMN-2.8 Access to Transit A transit stop is located directly adjacent to the Neighborhood Center in the center of the neighborhood in a logical location that has convenient access for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. Policy LMN-2.9 Outdoor Spaces Small neighborhood parks, a square, and other common outdoor spaces have been included with this neighborhood. These spaces are attractive settings, highly visible and easily observed from public streets. Statement of Principles and Policies and Consistency with the City Structure Plan The following Principles and Policies as described in the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan would be achieved by the proposed Annexation and Zoning: Policy LU-4.5 Priority Subareas This neighborhood was developed in accordance with the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan. Principle ENV-5: Natural habitatlecosystems (wildlife, wetlands, and riparian areas) will be protected and enhanced within the developed landscape of Fort Collins. Natural habitat/ecosystems (wildlife, wetlands, and riparian areas) have been protected and enhanced with this neighborhood. Policy ENV-5.1 Protection and Enhancement This neighborhood integrates wildlife habitat, riparian areas, wetlands and other important natural features by directing development away from sensitive areas and using innovative planning, design, buffering and management practices. Policy GM-2.1 Annexation Policies • Statutory requirements. The neighborhood meets all statutory requirements for annexation according to the laws of the State of Colorado. • Property to be annexed located within the Community Growth Management Area. The neighborhood is currently located within the Community Growth Management Area boundary. • Infrastructure standards. The infrastructure is improved (e.g., streets, utilities, storm drainage systems) to City standards. • Properties with annexation agreements as conditions of approval. This neighborhood as approved by Larimer County had an annexation agreement as a condition of approval. Principle LMN-2: The size, layout and design of a Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood should make, it conducive to walking, with all the dwellings sharing the street and sidewalk system and a Neighborhood Center. This neighborhood is conducive to walking with all the dwellings sharing the street and sidewalk system and a Neighborhood Center. Policy LMN-2.1 Neighborhood Center This neighborhood includes neighborhood -serving uses and features in addition to residential uses. This neighborhood includes a Neighborhood Center that serves as a year round gathering space accessible to all residents. This neighborhood center is less than 7 acres and includes a recreation facility, and place of assembly. These uses have limited signage and little or no traffic attraction into or through the neighborhood. Indoor space is provided for meetings and neighborhood functions and a plaza and pavilion is provided which is accessible to all residents.