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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUSDA ANNEXATION AND ZONING 4.16.91 CITY COUNCIL HEARING - 1 91 - REPORTS - FIRST READINGAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT Items Related to the USDA Annexation and Zoning. RECOMMENDATION: ITEM NUMBER: 16 a-c DATE: April 16, 1991 STAFF• Kirsten Whetstone 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 February 25, 1991. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A. Resolution 91- 61 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the USDA Annexation. B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 45, 1991, Annexing Approximately 1.07 Acres, Known as the USDA Annexation. C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 46 , 1991, Zoning Approximately 1.07 Acres Known as the USDA Annexation, Into the T, Transition, Zoning District. This is a request to annex and zone approximately 1.07 acres located on the east side of Timberline Road, between Drake and Horsetooth Roads. The requested zoning is T, Transition. The property is presently developed and used by the United States Department of Agriculture as a research facility. There are several large warehouse structures on the property. There are no immediate redevelopment plans for this property. This is an enclave annexation. APPLICANT: City of Fort Collins OWNERS: U.S. Department of Agriculture 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. The area to be annexed is a county enclave and has been completely surrounded by the City of Fort Collins for at least three years. The following annexations to the City of Fort Collins created the enclave: N: Blue Spruce Farms Annexation, October 6, 1987 E: Blue Spruce Farms Annexation, October 6, 1987 S: Blue Spruce Farms Annexation, October 6, 1987 W: Greenwalt loth Annexation, June 21, 1977 DATE: April 16, 1991 - a -2- ITEM NUMBER: 16 a-c l—. This property has been eligible for involuntary annexation into the City since October 6, 1990. On January 31, 1990, staff sent a letter to the property owners informing them of the pending annexation, potential zoning district designation, and meeting dates of review by the Planning and Zoning Board and the City Council. The property is currently owned by the United States Department of Agriculture and is used for agricultural research purposes. There are several large warehouse structures on the property. There are no redevelopment plans for this property at this time. Existing commercial signs located on the property will have to conform to the City's Sign Code at the conclusion of a five year amortization period. Zoning: Staff is recommending the T, Transition Zoning District. The Transition District designation is for properties which are in a transitional stage with regard to ultimate development. The property surrounding this proposed annexation, to the north, south, and east, is also in the T Zone. Property is placed in the transitional zone as a holding zone until future uses for the property are more defined. No use is permitted in the T District, except for uses such as existed on the property at the time the property was placed in this zoning district. Prior to any new development on properties in the T District, the property must be removed from the T Zone and placed in another zoning district. 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 all criteria included in State law to qualify for annexation by the City of Fort Collins. 3. On February 19, 1991, the City Council approved a resolution determining that the proposed annexation is in compliance with State law. The resolution also initiated the annexation process for this property by establishing the date, time and place when a public hearing will be held regarding the readings of the Ordinances annexing and zoning the property. 4. The requested zoning, T-Transition, is in conformance with the policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan. 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 February 25, 1991, voted 7-0 to recommend approval the requested annexation and zoning. RESOLUTION 91-61 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS SETTING FORTH FINDINGS OF FACT AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE USDA ANNEXATION WHEREAS, annexation proceedings were heretofore initiated by the Council of the City of Fort Collins for property to be known as the USDA Annexation; and WHEREAS, following Notice given as required by law, the Council has held a hearing on said Annexation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS: Section 1. That the Council of the City of Fort Collins hereby finds that the area proposed to be annexed has been entirely contained within the boundaries of the City for a period of not less than three (3) years prior to this date. Section 2. That the Council hereby finds that the requirements of the applicable parts of Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, C.R.S., have been met. Section 3. That the Council further finds and determines that an election pursuant to Section 31-12-107(2) or 31-12-112(1), C.R.S., is not required. Section 4. That no additional terms and conditions are to be imposed upon the area proposed to be annexed. Section 5. That the Council further finds that notice was given and hearing was held regarding the annexation in accordance with Sections 31-12-108 and 31-12-109, C.R.S., as applicable. Section 6. That the Council concludes that the area proposed to be annexed in the USDA Annexation is eligible for annexation to the City and should be so annexed. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins held this 16th day of April, A.D. 1991. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk 107 N ORDINANCE NO. 45 , 1991 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ANNEXING PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE USDA ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO WHEREAS, Resolution 91-26, stating the intent of the City of Fort Collins to annex certain property and initiating annexation proceedings, has heretofore been adopted; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Fort Collins has found and determined and does hereby find and determine that it is in the best interests of the City to annex said area to the City, in accordance with the terms of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and Larimer County, Colorado, dated September 7, 1988. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the following described property, to wit: A tract of land situate in the Northwest Quarter of Section 29, Township 7 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., Larimer County, Colorado, which considering the West line of Northwest Quarter of said Section 29 as bearing S 00°04'08" E and with all bearings contained herein relative thereto, is contained within the boundary lines which begin at the Northwest corner of said Section 29 and run thence S 00°04'08" E 2159.50 feet, and again N 89"55'52" E 30.00 feet to the true point of beginning; thence N 89°55'52" E 231.50 feet; thence S 00°04'08" E 150.00 feet; thence S 89°55'52" W 109.35 feet; thence S 00°04'08" E 96.00 feet; thence S 89°55'52" W 122.15 feet; thence N 00°04'08" W 246.00 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 1.0664 acres. be, and hereby is, annexed to the City of Fort Collins and made a part of said City, to be known as the USDA Annexation. Section 2. That, in annexing said property to the City, the City does not assume any obligation respecting the construction of water mains, sewer lines, gas mains, electric service lines, streets or any other services or utilities in connection with the property hereby annexed except as may be provided by the ordinances of the City. Section 3. That the City hereby consents, pursuant to Section 37-45-136(3.6), C.R.S., to the inclusion of said property into the Municipal Subdistrict, Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. Introduced, considered this 16th day of April, A.D. 7th day of May, A.D. 1991. ATTEST: City Clerk favorably on first reading, and ordered published 1991, and to be presented for final passage on the Mayor Passed and adopted on final reading this 7th day of May, A.D. 1991. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk N n ORDINANCE NO. 46, 1991 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP, AND CLASSIFYING FOR ZONING PURPOSES THE PROPERTY INCLUDED IN THE USDA ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the Zoning District Map adopted pursuant to Chapter 29 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins be, and the same hereby is, changed and amended by including the property known as the USDA Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, in the T, Transition District: A tract of land situate in the Northwest Quarter of Section 29, Township 7 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., Larimer County, Colorado, which considering the West line of Northwest Quarter of said Section 29 as bearing S 00°04'08" E and with all bearings contained herein relative thereto, is contained within the boundary lines which begin at the Northwest corner of said Section 29 and run thence S 00004'08" E 2159.50 feet, and again N 89°55'52" E 30.00 feet to the true point of beginning; thence N 89°55'52" E 231.50 feet; thence S 00°04'08" E 150.00 feet; thence S 89`55'52" W 109.35 feet; thence S 00°04'08" E 96.00 feet; thence S 89°55'52" W 122.15 feet; thence N 00"04'08" W 246.00 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 1.0664 acres. Section 2. That the Director of Engineering is hereby authorized and directed to amend said Zoning District Map in accordance with this Ordinance. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 16th day of April, A.D. 1991, and to be presented for final passage on the 7th day of May, A.D. 1991. ATTEST: City Clerk • Passed and adopted on final reading this 7th day of May, A.D. 1991. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk • _ f' ■ A Q �� •mil wrs ;w�\�I" ���ri' �i ' 1 slog — In it m :' V A 119 .