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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRICKETTS FIRST ANNEXATION AND ZONING - 33 93,A - REPORTS - SECOND READING4N ITEM' RICKETTS FIRST - ANNEXATION & ZONING" North RICKETTS SECOND - ANNEXATION & ZONING NtJMBER: 33-939A 34-93,A DATE: August 17, 1993 2 TEM NUMBER: 13 a-c is contiguous to City limits along the north, known as the Harmony Annexation of Fort Collins on October 18, 1977. north property line. This property to the No. 3 and No. 4, was annexed to the City The property to be annexed is made up of one parcel under single ownership. This annexation is a 100% voluntary annexation. The current owners are: Van and Norma Ricketts 4700 Cambridge Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80525 onin The property is currently zoned FA-1, Farming, in the County. The proposed zoning for this annexation is EP, Employment Park, due to its proximity to the Harmony Road corridor. The EP District designation is for areas of the city which have been designated and planned as "employment parks" in accordance with the city's comprehensive plan and which are used for a variety of activities including, without limitation: industrial uses, shopping centers and residential dwellings. The zoning designation is in accordance with policies of the Harmony Corridor Plan. The property to the north, zoned IL, is developed with the Hewlett- Packard industrial facility. Properties to the south, east, and west are in the County and are zoned FA-1, Farming. Surrounding land uses include large vacant parcels and large lot (2.5 to 5 acre) residential lots. The property immediately to the south is being annexed simultaneously as Ricketts Second Annexation and Zoning. Staff is recommending the EP Zone for this property as well. The proposed zoning is compatible with the surrounding zoning and land uses. Findings 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 to the City of Fort Collins. 3. Notice of Public Hearing for the Annexation and Zoning Ordinance was published on July 11, 1993. 4. The requested zoning of EP, Employment Park, is in conformance with the policies of the City's Land Use Policies Plan, the Harmony Corridor Plan and the Intergovernmental Agreement. The requested zoning is compatible with the surrounding zoning districts and existing land uses. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and requested zoning. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Board, at its regular monthly meeting of June 28, 1993, voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the requested annexation and zoning. .AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL ITEM NUMBER: 13 a-c DATE: August 17, 1993 STAFF: Kirsten Whetstone SUBJECT Items Relating to the Ricketts First Annexation and Zoning.rno I`-' RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the annexation and zoning request. The Planning and Zoning Board voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the annexation and zoning request at its regular monthly meeting on June 28, 1993. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A. Resolution 93-117 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Ricketts First Annexation. B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 95, 1993, Annexing Approximately 2.763 Acres, Known as the Ricketts First Annexation. C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 96, 1993, Zoning Approximately 2.763 Acres, Known as the Ricketts First Annexation. phis is a request to annex and zone approximately 2.763 acres, located on the south side of East Harmony Road, approximately one half mile east of Timberline Road (County Road 11), at Cambridge Avenue. The property is currently vacant. The proposed zoning is EP, Employment Park. This is a 100% voluntary annexation. The proposed annexation and zoning is in conformance with the City's policies and yuidelines and meets the criteria included in State law to qualify for annexation. APPLICANT: Van and Norma Ricketts 4700 Cambridge Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80525 OWNERS: Same 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. One sixth of the property boundary is contiguous to City limits, therefore the property is eligible for annexation to the City of Fort Collins. The property I_ AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL ITEM NUMBER: 8 a-b DATE: September 7, 1993 STAFF: Kirsten Whetstone SUBJECT: Items Relating to the Ricketts First Annexation and Zoning. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of these Ordinances on Second Reading. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 95, 1993, Annexing Approximately 2.763 Acres, Known as the Ricketts First Annexation. B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 96, 1993, Zoning Approximately 2.763 Acres, Known as the Ricketts First Annexation. On August 17, Council unanimously adopted Resolution 93-117 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Ricketts First Annexation. On August 17, Council also unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 95, 1993 and Ordinance No. 96, 1993 on First Reading which annex and zone approximatelyy 2.763 acres, located on the south side of East Harmony Road, approximately one half mile east of Timberline Road (County Road 11), at Cambridge Avenue. The property is currently vacant. The proposed zoning is EP, Employment Park. This is a 100% voluntary annexation. The proposed annexation and zoning is in conformance with the City's policies and guidelines and meets the criteria included in State law to qualify for annexation. APPLICANT: Van and Norma Ricketts 4700 Cambridge Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80525 OWNERS: Same