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Home My WebLink About20100898.tiff • dp 7 ' ( Jcti9 ,ect -urn,' 9/P /vG,C,-�v weld County Planning Department _ GREELEY OFFICE NOV n a 7nn4 � ' I Us /y," RECEIVED /YaL�2-se- /alt i�� /2 - ii-Ce /ev.. 6 . // // '` r�o�� ✓�e 3O,- d'5 7 • .25 67 �9 c �T4 S2 /1/142P), _ce-v. 2 , / A, d 1 w /fo �u � C:, /Ce /r4-- twi afreeti-c-dice- v7.4441 kk ° ( �-t� ouy 1 �� a L.� c-nnc y $ ,// Cci^ �� y'v �, y_ ,,o� u h*�,� 09 / CLG 1Ls-„ (CrS �°x �" n '- 2010-0898 EXHIBIT C� �¢ rre-I I (08 r z Gce,4,2-71usM /7/S �' t e� ,��d „f-2 c7 i &eg 7-41- • /7114.4d-cy z zi-t 4 /tie L'LLaif, � f 2 a n/2-* i/4�c� `s TAA- -cJ - 7` Cl%)CE:v, li S Al P,/ /;1 �, J(- VLa _933,�o ,( a_t_te r��`�-, ' �i��iity..c04 fige /4a-t44:e-t- 2 . • D 12--(---of 51-# Z/o /3- a/s- 5 L-0 Zat-ems,-,.fr-nated-a. ✓ ,vimaric-✓7 ajy p 9///2/YD-I /�q ;st-t,1 444 a-nd M �-CR., ,-..L �. ,ili��r.g / . anma___ }}}fE. c a/ oIL Jiu Ray, efALed • . aptfzile.- c c d3 ✓n�.,, ,lo s s .Y*(X..7<t. , j 4{ rc6 '3 it- I • Thomas Oldenburg, Architect 2816 East Kettle Place. Centennial, CO 80122 April 2, 2010 Chris Gathman Planner Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 Re: CASE NUMBER USR-1719 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot B RE-3193; located in Part of the SW4 of Section 2, Ti N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County Colorado. REQUEST:A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a use permitted as a Use by Right, an Accessory Use, or a Use by Special Review in the Commercial or Industrial Zone District (RV, boat, and construction equipment storage) • in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. LOCATION: South of and adjacent to State Hwy 52 and approximately 1/2 mile west of CR 35. See Dear Chris, The proposed development land use is not appropriate for the location. It is in violation Ft Lupton's, Comprehensive Plan and the intent of the IGA between Ft Lupton and Weld County. There are locations in Ft Lupton's Comprehensive plan that would allow the proposed outdoor storage use. If the applicant wants to operate such a business, they might consider a location that the Comprehensive plan considers an appropriate land use. According to the Comprehensive plan, the proposed development is in a Tier 1 Employment Area which does not allow outdoor storage. There are other locations in the Comprehensive plan designated as a Tier 2 employment area which does allow for outdoor storage. (see attached information) • EXHIBIT • Ft. Lupton's award winning Comprehensive plan should not be ignored. Outdoor storage along Hwy 52, a gateway entrance to Ft. Lupton, would represent the worst possible planning decisions. My clients the Jessors and the Browns own the ''% section north of the proposed on the other side of Hwy 52. Their property has been annexed and zoned into Ft Lupton. Their property is zoned for residential. Their property is increasingly higher than the proposed development. It is not possible to build a screen wall high enough to screen the proposed outdoor storage from my client's proposed residential development. If the proposed development was approved and built, it would damage the value of my clients property in the future and it would negatively impact Ft. Lupton's Comprehensive plan goals. My clients recommend that Weld County not approve the proposed use at this location. • Best regards, 1 Thomas Oldenburg Architect • 11 11_._ gitbit } ,,—_., y Ill f I 11111 111111i' - ' , I II _U DIIII _� Tur -T wA 1 A 6 p { -n't L a # a ; . ad M.,. p t e; I o i "� i . 1��ODD i p $$ IA1 18 fi W, 4 1. .21 i 1111113iiiii I7 ® 1 Eli ° I I I i n e Tc-4 ,,, , .._ • —e- (__ . L s,...,a It- -24- (.) L- 1111hIllret • 03 111111111111 C -- I..... 11111111411 — 11111111INI 1i11U_ulll 4� .. , ® oa. I —a11 � .1 — S t 1 y- 4 ii a ID ig a --- III ' 4 Ni N011}! 9BAMN _.. 4 a. ,3 , Si raj l ti. 15 al Y Ifs a + ft rata NA.I, • ' t GROWTH ADD LAND USE Land Use Chart(continued) .i3Y ..a• -.v. CHwc1EReTnes (AGICINL Comm . LMD USE TYPE Downtown This S a bear commercial district wih complementary Along DenverAvenue and Highway 52 Corridors. The corridors residential and Sic uses that are primarily oriented to commerdal viability relies on careful planning for automobiles, (C-1,RA) Denver Avenue and Highway 52. but it should be designed and improved b accomtn odete pedestrians,bicycles and transit as well. Because of the heavy traffic,special design*sabres may be necessary brthe , bui kegs to be accessible and visible to someone driving by, while also practical for transit,bicycle and pedestien use. ' Tr r 1 Employment WI serve as important job centers within the city. Employment area uses must be adequately buffered from less Area Typical uses may include business parks,large idense uses and must comply with the Otis design standards. scale commercial(i.e.'big box retail)and a variety of Traffic generated should not pass tin otgh residential areas. (C 2,R-3,I-1) complementary uses to meet the needs of employees Sites should have access to one or more major arterials and such as busness services,high density residences, highways capable of handling heavy tuck traffic. Railroad convenience retail,child care,lodging and restauarie. access may also be used. Tier 2 Employment Tim 2 includes heavy industrial uses as well as all of Employment area uses must be adequately buffered torn less Area the uses in'Berl. intense uses and must sonny with the Ci1+s Design Standmds. Traffic generated should not pass though residential areas. (C-2,R3,1-1,12) Sites should have access to one or more major arterials and • highways capable of handing heavy bud traffic. Railroad as Pubidlrstltuional Civic uses suchaccess be used. government offices,police and Located in central locations that are hYglly visible focal points Fackly fire stations,libraries,recreation and Steel ladles. and'community shaper .' The site design,Isndscaptig and Uses may also include churches and educational architecture shall express the public space's permanence and (Al Zoning facilities. Pubic facilee should be inviting public importance,contribute to Fort L.upbn's community identity and Districts) spaces that serve as normal gathering areas.with an be easly accessible by aubmobie,bicycle,and trot appearance reflecting their intended use. ii natal Zone Lkely cordabne significant aggregate reeouree. State Generally located within ore-huff nib of South Platte liver (Anywhere gravel law essentlaly prohibits any surface development unl Corridor,often in the flood plain• deposit existe, the aggregate has been extracted. This area should may need interim include a regional trail and an expenske regional park A zoning toallow as the area isredaheed. mining,&mate zoning dependent on location) Comedy Buffer Typical land uses may include rural residential, Located along the perimeter of Fort Lupton's'plamkg area. agriculture and open space. If property In these areas (A,P) are developed,teas must be careful attention b the edge to help define the gateway to Fat Lupton and b provide a separation between adjacent communities. Wafted Protection Potions of Fort Lupton rely on groundwater for as a THs area includes the surface or subsurface area surokndng rt Area source of water. The City has designated a wellhead the City's groundwater web,trough which contaminants we protection area b prevent contemner*torn entering reasonably likely to move toward aid reach such weft or well the area around the public water supply web. field. The EPA S identified hundreds of types d potential sources of contamination. Grourdwetm problems can originate s on the lard surface or subsurface through:chemical storage, IIIland spreading of sewage treatment plait sludges,animal feedlots,use aid spillage of fens,septic tanks,leakage tom underground storage tanks,etc. II.. 18 I lx,:.-;© U •on • (d) Height. No building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height or two (2) stories above the foundation or basement ceiling level. Accessory building or utility shed height shall not exceed the height of the dwelling unit. (e) Rear yard setback Twenty (20) feet. Patios, covered, enclosed or uncovered, may extend not more than ten(10)feet into the rear yard setback. The rear yard must be on the opposite side of the lot as the front yard. (0 Side yard setback. Five(5)feet. (g) Corner setback A yard of not less than twenty (20) feet shall be maintained between the side lot line abutting the side street and the main building. (h) Front yard setback. Twenty-five (25) feet. Residential structures located on corner lots shall be designed and constructed so that the front of the structure faces the front yard setback. (i) Accessory building setback. An accessory building or utility shed may not be located so as to encroach on adjacent public or private property or easements. In no instance shall an accessory building or utility shed be permitted in the front yard. Said buildings shall be set back a minimum of twenty (20) feet from any side street on a corner lot. (j) Minimum lot area. Six thousand (6,000) square feet per lot, and not less than three thousand (3,000)square feet per dwelling unit. (k) Minimum square feet of floor area: • Dwelling Sq.Ft. Ranch style 900 Bi-level 750 Tri-level 800 Two-story 750 Duplex 750 per dwelling unit (1) Lot frontage. A minimum of thirty (30) lineal feet measured along the front property line must be maintained. Sec. 16-37. R-3 Residential District-High Density. le I hlarea (a) Intent. The R-3 District is intended to provide for the establishment of single- and multifamily uses, with higher density, including the necessary appurtenant and accessory facilities and uses associated with such living areas. (b) More than one multi-family building may be allowed on a zone lot in the R-3 District if so designated on an approved site plan. (c) Permitted uses. No building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected or structurally altered,unless otherwise provided for in this Chapter,except for the following uses: (1) Churches. • 393 • (2) Single-family dwelling, including homes built on-site, HUD-approved modular homes and HUD-approved factory-built homes, or one(1)duplex. (3) Multifamily dwelling,up to and including twenty-four(24)units. (4) Public recreation areas and facilities. (5) Home occupations. (6) Accessory buildings typically found with above permitted uses. (7) Schools,public and private. (8) Personal care boarding homes; two(2)boarders or less. (d) Special Uses. The following are allowed subject to the Special Use review and approval procedures of this Chapter: (1) Funeral homes. (2) Public utility facilities. (3) Child care centers. (4) Personal care boarding homes; three (3)boarders or more. • (5) Temporary building for commerce or for industry which is incidental to a residential development. Such permit is to be issued for not more than a period of one(1)year. (e) Height. No building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height or two(2) stories above the foundation or basement ceiling level. (f) Rear yard setback. Twenty (20) feet. Patios, covered, enclosed or uncovered, may extend not more than ten (10)feet into the rear yard setback. The rear yard must be on the opposite side of the lot as the front yard. (g) Side yard setback. Five(5)feet. (h) Corner setback. A yard of not less than twenty (20) feet shall be maintained between the side lot line abutting the side street and the main building. (i) Front yard setback. Twenty-five (25) feet. Residential structures located on corner lots shall be designed and constructed so that the front of the structure faces the front yard setback. (j) Accessory building setback. An accessory building or utility shed may not be located so as to encroach on adjacent public or private property or easements. In no instance shall an accessory building or utility shed be permitted in the front yard. Said buildings shall be set back a minimum of twenty (20) feet from any side street on a corner lot. (k) Minimum lot area. Five thousand (5,000) square feet, and not less than one thousand five hundred(1,500)square feet per dwelling unit for lots containing more than four dwelling units. • 394 • (1) Minimum square feet of floor area: Dwelling Sq.Ft. Ranch style 900 Bi-level 750 Tri-level 800 Two-story 750 Multifamily 500 per dwelling unit (m) Lot frontage. A minimum of thirty (30) lineal feet measured along the front property line must be maintained. Sec. 16-38. M-H Mobil 3i ti District. (a) Intent. The intent of the M-H Mobile Home Community District is to provide for the orderly and unified planning and development of mobile home communities, to assure the provision of facilities and amenities appropriate to the needs of residents of mobile home communities and to assure a harmonious relationship between mobile home communities and adjoining land uses. (b) Site Plan required. Development within an M-H District shall require approval of a Site Plan. (c) More than one building may be allowed on a zone lot in the M-H District if so designated on an approved site plan. (d) Permitted uses. No building, structure or land shall be used and no building or structure shall . be hereafter erected or structurally altered, unless otherwise provided for in this Chapter, except for the following uses: (1) Single-family mobile and modular homes. (2) Public recreation areas and facilities. (3) Accessory buildings typically found with above permitted uses. (4) Municipal buildings and facilities, excluding storage and repair facilities. (5) Personal care boarding homes; two (2)boarders or less. (6) Home occupations. (e) Special Uses. The following are allowed subject to the Special Use review and approval procedures of this Chapter: (1) Schools,public and private. (2) Churches. (3) Public utility facilities, excluding repair, storage and business facilities. (4) Temporary building for commerce or for industry which is incidental to a residential development. Such permit is to be issued for not more than a period of one(1)year. • 395 • (f) Rear yard setback. The setback shall be zero (0) feet if adjacent to a public thoroughfare and ten(10) feet if not adjacent to a public thoroughfare. (g) Side yard setback. No side yard setback shall be required. (h) Corner setback. All buildings and structures shall have a minimum setback of ten (10) feet from the property line. All sides of a lot which abut a street shall be treated as frontage and front setback requirements shall apply. Nothing herein shall preclude construction of buildings in line with existing structures. (i) Front yard setback. There is no required front yard setback in the C-1 District. (j) Site plan. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the owner shall submit a site plan, as defined in the subdivision regulations, for review. The site plan must be approved by the City Engineer or Director of Public Works before a building permit will be issued. p /�O'] Sec. 16-41. C-2 Heavy Commercial District. t� i}'I�� 1' `tee'' r (a) Intent. The C-2 Heavy Commercial District is intended to provide an environment adaptable to commercial uses which, by their nature, require heavy auto and truck traffic or outdoor storage and display. (b) More than one Permitted commercial building may be allowed on a zone lot in the C-2 District if so designated on an approved site plan. • (c) Permitted uses. No building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected or structurally altered,unless otherwise provided for in this Chapter,except for the following uses: (1) Schools,public and private. (2) Public recreation areas and facilities. (3) Banks, office buildings and studios. (4) Medical and dental clinics. (5) Motels and hotels. (6) Membership clubs, fraternities and lodges. (7) Churches. (8) Retail business stores and shops, provided that all merchandise is enclosed within a building, except that accessory uses of such retail businesses as defined in Section 16-60) of this Code are allowed. (9) Restaurants,cafes and other places serving food (including drive-ins). (10) Personal offices or service shops. such as barber, shoe shine and beauty parlors. (11) Theaters(excluding drive-in theaters)and amusement houses. • 401 • • (12) Baking, confectionery, dressmaking, dyeing, laundry, tailoring, upholstery, cleaning or other similar establishments, provided that all foods or other products manufactured or processed shall be sold at retail on the premises, and further provided that all such manufacturing or processing shall be completely enclosed on the premises. (13) Gasoline and oil service stations, provided that all storage tanks are placed underground and merchandise is enclosed. (14) Bus stations and taxi stands. (15) Retail cold storage locker plants; slaughtering activities,however, shall not be permitted. (16) Public utility facilities. (17) Building supply yards. (18) Auto,truck,trailer and farm equipment sales, services and repairs. (19) Printing and publishing establishments. (20) Veterinary hospitals. (21) Upholstery and muffler shops. (22) Drive-in restaurants. • (23) Plant nursery. (24) Outdoor commercial recreation facilities. (25) Liquor licensed premises. (d) Special Uses. The following are allowed subject to the Special Use review and approval procedures of this Chapter: (I) Retail uses which require limited manufacturing or processing of items to be sold. (2) Child care centers. (e) Height. No building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall exceed sixty (60) feet in height. (f) Rear yard setback. The setback shall be zero (0) feet if adjacent to a public thoroughfare and ten (10) feet if not adjacent to a public thoroughfare. (g) Side yard setback. No side yard setback shall be required. (h) Corner setback. All buildings and structures shall have a minimum setback of twenty-five (25) feet from the property line. All sides of a lot which abut a street shall be treated as frontage and front setback requirements shall apply. Nothing herein shall preclude construction of buildings in line with existing structures. • 402 • (1) Front yard setback. All buildings and structures shall have a minimum setback of twenty-five (25) feet from the property line. All sides of a lot which abut a street shall be treated as frontage, and front setback requirements shall apply. Nothing herein shall preclude construction of buildings in line with existing structures. (j) Site plan. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the owner shall submit a site plan, as provided in this Chapter, for review and approval. p Sec. 16-42. I-1 Light Industrial District. I ter i. rod 90g (a) Intent. The I-I Light Industrial District is intended to provide for the location and development of industrial uses which generate limited amounts of noise, fumes, dust, vibrations and traffic, or which are designed in such a fashion that such factors are contained and all storage screened from adjacent resident areas. (b) More than one Permitted industrial or commercial building may be allowed on a zone lot in the I-1 District if so designated on an approved site plan. (c) Permitted uses. No building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected or structurally altered,unless otherwise provided for in this Chapter, except for the following uses: (1) Schools,public and private. (2) Public recreation areas and facilities. • (3) Banks, office buildings and studios. (4) Medical and dental clinics. (5) Public buildings,assembly halls and auditoriums. (6) Retail business stores and shops, provided that all merchandise is enclosed within a building, except that accessory uses of such retail businesses as defined in Section 16-60) of this Code are allowed. (7) Restaurants,cafes and other places serving food(including drive-ins). (8) Personal offices or service shops, such as barber, shoe shine and beauty parlors. (9) Baking, confectionery, dressmaking, dyeing, laundry, tailoring, upholstery, cleaning or other similar establishments, provided that all foods or other products manufactured or processed shall be sold at retail on the premises, and further provided that all such manufacturing or processing shall be completely enclosed on the premises. (10) Gasoline and oil service stations, provided that all storage tanks are placed underground and merchandise is enclosed. (11) Bus stations and taxi stands. (12) Retail cold storage locker plants; slaughtering activities,however, shall not be permitted. (13) Public utility facilities. 403 • (14) Building supply yards. (15) Auto,truck,trailer and farm equipment sales, services and repairs. (16) Printing and publishing establishments. (17) Veterinary hospitals. (18) Upholstery and muffler shops. (19) Motels and hotels. (20) Plant nurseries. (21) Outdoor commercial recreation facilities. (22) Farm equipment sales and services. (23) Permitted uses as allowed in C-1 and C-2. (d) Special Uses. The following are allowed subject to the Special Use review and approval procedures of this Chapter: (1) Retail uses which require limited manufacturing or processing of items to be sold. • (2) Above ground storage tanks for liquefied petroleum gas, subject to all state and local codes and approval of the Fire Marshal and Building Official. (3) Any kind of scientific, research,utility, manufacturing,compounding, assembling,processing or treatment of products, or experimental material, provided that the following limitations are placed on all such uses: a. All permitted uses and storage shall be operated entirely within closed structures. b. Dust, fumes, odors, refuse matter, smoke, vapor, light and vibration shall be confined to the premises of the lot upon which such use is located. c. Every use in the I-1 District shall be so operated that the volume of sound inherently and recurrently generated does not exceed the following conditions as measured from any point of the boundary line of the zone lot on which the use is located. Permitted noise levels during day and night hours shall be as follows: District 7:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.to 7:00 a.m. I-1 abutting residential 70 dBa 60 dBa I-1 abutting commercial 80 dBa 65 dBa I-1 abutting industrial 90 dBa 70 dBa (4) All Special Uses shall be required to conduct an environmental assessment of the proposed use when applicable and shall develop an environmental impact statement pursuant to all local, state and federal regulations where applicable. • 404 • (e) Height. No building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall exceed sixty (60) feet in height. (f) Rear yard setback. The setback shall be zero (0) feet if adjacent to a public thoroughfare and ten(10)feet if not adjacent to a public right-of-way. (g) Side yard setback. No side yard setback shall be required. (h) Corner setback. Twenty-five (25) feet. All sides of a lot which abut a street shall be treated as frontage, and front setback requirements shall apply. Nothing herein shall preclude construction of buildings in line with existing structures. (i) Front yard setback. Twenty-five (25) feet. All sides of a lot which abut a street shall be treated as frontage, and front setback requirements shall apply. Nothing herein shall preclude construction of buildings in line with existing structures. (j) Site plan. Prior to issuance of a building permit,the owner shall submit a site plan, as defined in the Subdivision Regulations, for review. The site plan must be approved by the City Engineer or Director of Public Works before a building permit will be issued. /J �! Sec. 16-43. 1-2 Heavy Industrial District. I_ ��✓K '/ 1/. men+ fro f/ V (a) Intent. It is the intent of the 1-2 Heavy Industrial District to permit uses of a heavy nature in a less restrictive environment. • (b) More than one Permitted industrial or commercial building may be allowed on a zone lot in the I-2 District if so designated on an approved site plan. (c) Permitted uses. No building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected or structurally altered, unless otherwise provided for in this Chapter, except for uses permitted in I-1, C-2 and C-1. (d) Special Uses. The following are allowed subject to the Special Use review and approval procedures of this Chapter: (1) Explosives,manufacture or storage. (2) Petroleum refining or processing. (3) The processing, disposal, storage or manufacture of any chemical or any other product which in itself by process of manufacture or in its completed stage is noxious, constitutes a fire hazard or is dangerous for any reason,thereby requiring substantial development precautions. (4) Auto wrecking,junk or salvage yard. Such use shall be screened from view. (5) Any kind of scientific,research,utility, manufacturing, compounding, assembling,processing or treatment of products or experimental materials. (6) All Special Uses shall be required to conduct an environmental assessment of the proposed use when applicable and shall develop an environmental impact statement pursuant to all local, state and federal regulations where applicable. • 405 • (e) Height. No building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall exceed sixty (60) feet in height. (f) Rear yard setback. If adjacent to a residential zone,the setback shall be equal to three(3)times the height of the building,but in no case less than two hundred (200) feet. If not adjacent to a residential zone, Fifty(50) feet. (g) Side yard setback. If adjacent to a residential zone,the setback shall be equal to three (3) times the height of the building,but in no case less than two hundred (200) feet. If not adjacent to a residential zone,Fifty(50)feet. (h) Corner setback. All buildings and structures shall have a minimum setback of twenty-five(25) feet from the property line. All sides of a lot which abut a street shall be treated as frontage, and front setback requirements shall apply. Nothing herein shall preclude construction of buildings in line with existing structures. (i) Front yard setback. All buildings and structures shall have a minimum setback of twenty-five (25) feet from the property line. All sides of a lot which abut a street shall be treated as frontage, and front setback requirements shall apply. Nothing herein shall preclude construction of buildings in line with existing structures. (j) Limitations on external effects of uses. Every use in the I-2 District shall be made to comply with the following limitations: (1) Vibration generated. Every use shall be operated so that the ground vibration inherently and • recurrently generated is not perceptible, without instruments, at any point on any boundary line of the zone lot on which the use is located. (2) Emission of heat, glare, radiation and fumes. Every use shall be so operated that it does not emit any obnoxious or dangerous degree of heat, glare, radiation or fumes beyond any boundary line of the zone district in which the use is located. (3) Outdoor storage and waste disposal. a. All outdoor storage facilities for fuel, raw materials and products shall be enclosed by a fence or wall adequate to conceal such facilities from adjacent property. b. No materials or wastes shall be deposited upon a zone lot in such a form or manner that they may be transferred off the zone lot by natural causes or forces. c. All materials or wastes which might cause fumes or dust, which constitute a fire hazard or which may be edible by or otherwise be attractive to rodents or insects shall be stored outdoors only in closed containers. (k) Landscape requirements: (1) Planting and landscaping suitable to the Planning Commission and the City Council shall be provided in areas required as setback under the provisions of this Chapter and in the City's landscaping regulations. Such landscaping shall be maintained in a neat, clean and healthy condition. This shall include proper pruning, moving, weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing, replacement of plants when necessary and the regular watering of all plantings. • 406 • (2) However, for the setback area required where an exterior line of the zone lot abuts upon a City arterial street, then only the front twenty-five (25) feet of the fifty-foot setback must be landscaped. (I) Site plan requirements. Site plans for utilization of I-2 zone lots shall be required and shall conform to the regulations with the following additions: (1) A landscape plan, conforming to the City's landscaping regulations. (2) Documentation of mitigation procedures for vibration,heat,glare and fumes. (3) Documentation of outdoor storage and waste disposal measures. (m) Accessory uses permitted. Incidental only to a permitted use, any use which complies with all of the following conditions may be operated as an accessory use in the I-2 District: (1) Is clearly incidental and customary to and commonly associated with operation of the permitted use. (2) Is operated and maintained under the same ownership, or lessees or concessionaires thereof, and on the same zone lot as the permitted use. (3) Does not include structures or structural features inconsistent with the permitted use. (4) Does not include residential occupancy except for caretakers or watchmen. (n) Public utilities. Public utility facilities may be constructed and maintained in any industrial district. (o) Noise. Every use in the I-2 District shall be so operated that the volume of sound inherently and recurrently generated does not exceed the following conditions as measured from any point of the boundary line of the zone lot on which the use is located. Permissible noise levels during day and night hours shall be as follows: District 7:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.to 7:00 a.m. I-1 abutting residential 70 dBa 60 dBa I-I abutting commercial 80 dBa 65 dBa I-I abutting industrial 90 dBa 70 dBa Sec. 16-44. P Parks and Open Space District. (a) Intent. The P Parks and Open Space District is intended for outdoor recreation facilities and large open land areas which, by reason of topographic features, proximity to a natural drainage course or other natural or manmade features, may be either unsuitable for customary density of construction or use or suitable for preservation as a park or as an open space area. (b) Permitted uses. No building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected or structurally altered,unless otherwise provided for in this Chapter,except for the following uses: (1) Public parks. • 407 • March 29, 2010 Weld County Planning Services 918 10th Street Greeley, Colorado Attention: Chris Gatham, Planner Re: Case#USR-1719 I am writing to the Planning Commission to express my objection to the proposed project For RV, Boat, and Construction Equipment storage on the property located in the SW1/4 1/4 of Section 2, T 1 North, 66 West of the 6th PM. Our property owned by Glenn F. Jesser and me, Mayvis Brown, is located in the NW1/4 of Section 2, T 1 N, 66W of the 6th PM and is separated from Mary Plonka's place by Highway 52. Our property has been annexed into the City of Fort Lupton and is zoned R2 and platted for high residential development. This proposal does not comply with the Fort Lupton Comprehensive Plan because it falls within the majority of the City's future employment area. It would be impossible to buffer the area from view of our property as our land is on higher ground. • Of high concern is the location of a turn off of Highway 52. The possibility of 30 large vehicles entering the property in a single day would be a dangerous situation, even though there may be only a few. I was in an accident 5 years ago. I was rearended by 3 cars as I was deterred from turning onto our property because of on coming, speeding traffic. Fortunately; I wasn't injured too severely but the incident will never leave my mind. I certainly wouldn't want that to happen to anyone else. The hill to the west of this proposed turn off is truly a dangerous location from either direction as the speed limit is 65 miles per hour. Another concern is how well the site would be managed for waste disposal, ground pollution, hazardous materials, etc. How does Weld County monitor or check for compliance? Kindly consider these important concerns before allowing this use by special review to be accepted. Thank you, 6 EXHIBIT • Mayvis Brown , j7 �� L-t -2 D • x , i its a as. t 74: a .. , � t "" �xt9•, _, ' ',.t �ac N 5• e }. ryy� a ��.�� .. .fir r�v.en-• �+ cY` z�;�` .' r. ) �� v� �"'�,. �• -, .e"C. �a. .<...»>5'�e�. �.. J U•Tr Historically, Fort Lupton has grown in a compact fashion, ,, with the majority of new development locating near existing Guiding Principles neighborhoods. The citizens voiced their strong support for continuing this practice and for a phasing strategy that Preserve Small Town Culture • Maintain strong connections between citizens creates incentives that encourage development near the and groups(chamber,seniors,schools,etc) City's core. They want the City to grow so that there are more • Incorporate local art into the built environment opportunities to live,learn,work and shop in Fort Lupton, • Promote healthy,safe neighborhoods but they do not want Fort Lupton to lose its small-town character. They felt that the following qualities contribute to Make Fort Lupton a Comfortable Place for Everyone this character: • Strive for a diverse housing supply that is available,affordable and accessible to all citizens • Neighbors know and care for one another. • Support all ages,ethnicities,cultures and income • Safe, walkable,friendly neighborhoods. groups and encourage a spirit of openness and opportunity • Quiet,slower pace atmosphere. • Citizens take pride in the appearance of their homes and Grow from the Core yards. • Establish growth tiers based on ability to provide • • Well-attended community celebrations. affordable public services and infrastructure • Houses face the street with most garages less • Support agricultural uses prominent than the entrances to the homes. • Schools,parks and neighborhood businesses within Focus on Downtown walking distance of most homes. • Support land uses that will help to expand and strengthen the downtown area In order to achieve the citizens'goals of growing in compact manner, providing infrastructure as efficiently as possible, Create an Interconnected, Robust, and Attractive maintaining agricultural uses and conserving wildlife habitat, Transportation Network the City has established the following three growth tiers. vBr a.ire a1 -ic atienal City • Tier One is the priority growth area that is within half a mile of existing water lines and can serve five years of " a tt=, a u c t:or riucr population growth(at a 5 percent growth rate). This Encourage Environmental Sustainability enables the City to plan for and provide new services efficiently. The City will consider extending urban services beyond this area,but development must pay the full costs of doing so. • Tier Two is Fort Lupton's secondary growth boundary. EXHIBIT It has sufficient land to approximately serve the twenty-year growth area and existing infrastructure within two miles. There are inherent limitations on le • growth in this tier. The farther out that the City grows, the harder it is to integrate the new development into the City and extend the necessary infrastructure. Therefore,a gradual progression of growth from fort FL lupton I 1 Tier One to Tier Two is recommended. However, •.r v , -, f ..:{ 4 yy a t4, 1 r 1, 4 y� -y""�, q 1'`.t�' JAaC' ix\ nl' - t�1A 3N �`, k3�•x " a e fB 't 1 4 .<' r,•G �. y .,tip L I 0 „ it L ,, , a. Rcti a F yga , �a i a Introductrorr `* l t $�'§ t;pm . � . r , t',/..4.it ,k , er.;."., ,x ¢�yy+ p : 1' "4".Cit ,�y , " ti � B� Tf {SA Ct � v properties in rrvtl • 14• ,„,A t a* ' ' 1114' a yic ,r '1/4an overall neighbor i' th , T 4 !it W ni',4/ il.r' a _ „� ,; Upon appro of atel ,o, .i.4 1 a. .' �"' jgpii l extend Tier One around new t ghbor'h� r', Two one.h ., -. i } i d y,, , mile from existing in rastructure .. R ' t 5; "a a ti t° • Tier Three contains the remaining land that o W ' in, would require'significant cppital Inv@stnentst.O'9; 6 A 'w -, ces to,,suct 4,1 land west of the Both Platte Live ;$_. q; � ,. istitsf ent n Intergovernmental Agreementsv t o st a ';r r x Weld ntz to help ensure the CCity hasp ar ii r, , ,. a414. ' in this area since'c tit tQ , - Il direr Afv the City. Eighttal IceRt(106/atk, • &, , , 7k pity areas of mutual interest wry neighbe ng i • a 'n nuess} agreements. .1 ‘��a 'rro ', ' p t4 47, dr The growth tiers are illustrated on the Community tdenttt '-att �, +(dap This Map'also :i presents key community gateways,Fort Lepton's City limits(as of Ottobef 2007),the South Iii Platte River floodplain, Fort Lupton's wellhead protection area,and::major roadways. This element also presents Fort Lupton's,Land Use Map;whlc is I tended t0'help the t (y and developers determine what land uses are appropriate In y ule The map rut s,' ` a description of the characteristics of and locittional criteria for y land use to further help,ifi determine if a specific land use is in the appropriate part gi the community. T';t Related Plans Vision 2020 �' "` Fort Lupton Utilities Master Plan a, o r t k.. !::,,,,c yY A d , .i r XDP6.:^ 9 P aMrr -. p y� ',✓...rs,..<A, ca'B.w l t i VI re. )44 o+ - � 'rte }� a 01 1,r� . " '� N AG- 3^$,C IL_ 4. . .i .“ �1 t+ I. LJ Fbi 4 ',� 14 fort®lupLOri -"�miu' . +7h rs&p 3 •rr gt ti 6'e. 4 i GRO v 1,h � fi'nN �� AN , SE �3,, fy1 : I p E. ;, t 1 G qt b ] Mt 'f etc-4,day 't p0 i q aZ i0.<,,'-im i *4.G a' t.ontinN { a ,f ,9, mu 'cFFFFFthref� mannert tajJ f. ' � 1 '; �t n1. ForttLifpt©n's small-town t'it, !. '�r Land Use Policy 1.1: Fort Lupton will promote a i. compact, cfeilf development pattern by encouraging infill and new .: developttleat Within the Tier One Growth Area that Is consistent witb`the. vision se orth in this comprehensive plan. , ;II,0vth and Land"Use Strategy 1.11;r Expand the annexation i), i ; ; I L 4 A r t9 il�ey , i , 1: h. Ili. N< '''a i1' , T5 < i � � >t ;I 11 7, , ,` y • "".`' f . Anne mare ad$acpnt to the City(units and t ra ..i Mil I 5y 1 'R`Y�f -' ` . rtAP*a §. `�ar`ey1 'rigitfib narOneGroevth.Area, t• ,••• ,. I .� . , 1, . ~!Developments • that benefit the community(economically an }ire • :. ' 1 I . 4 ` t consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Use Map, 1 ti l' q anda I "': ' ' , - 4 ,8/q The efficient provision of public facilities and services. I I 'i •-11a'-,` '4t ,a Growth and Land Use Strategy 1.1.2: Require development outside . ,• the Tier One Growth Area to,,pay the full cost of extension and, '. r iisinn,operations,and maintenance of utilities and services, 4, ,; III p , 1 Ty R. �, �' ^ , (.$r wi tVin¢land Use'Strategy 1.1.3: Enter into Intergovemmerl l y Aglteements with Platteville, Firestone,Frederick, Dacono, Brighton, :. ' * r.• f• Lochhuie and Weld County to coordinate on issues such as: - .f? « R: community boundaries and separators,revenue sharing, provision of I* �, public facilities and services,regional trail construction,and compact �' �.,, I � Y , urban development; '••w ® § �" +s , ` .. rowth and Land Use Strategy 1.1.4: Regularly review the Tier One y , , "fi i t 1 , ' '. growth Area and revise it as necessary to reflect newly extended •`4.47,,,?,,,,a,. . public infrastructure and the;City's ability to provide public services. � T• .. env' to h Growth and Land•Use Strategy 1.1.5: Encourage the areas that are s, designated Agricultural/Cluster Development on the Land Use Map • it?provide a variety of housing types and lot sizes while conserving s{t large amounts of open space. ,,, t • REF:Housing Strategy 1.2.4 Growth and Land Use Policy 1.2: Adequate public facilities and quality services Should be available to serve current and future residents in a cost-effective;efficient manner. Development should occur where it can be adequately served by City infrastructure. • el , I• • afort Fr upton I 15 w . � .. G ROW H a 4 t? �J E y Goal 1 (continued) Grow from the community's core hero pnet m that, 'h i enhances Fort Lupton's small-town tee „ i _ ry F ' Growth and Land Use Strategy 12.1: A aft's ua 'public fides ordina Ce to establish a standard for the level of igr for all is facilities and serve including Water, ' ,p ' Is,traits,all., ti police,and fire.Protection peter toannexing :pro • u, dPvelop�to pay its proportionate share of expanding publiS Ott) and setvrtes. Growth and Land Use Strategy 1.2.2 Ensure that Fort, .upton's Capital Improvements Plan helps to promote the goals.and strategies'that are set forth in the Comprehensive Plan and that all neighborhood'facilities are properly maintained and all citizens receive quality public services. „' ;, Growth and Land Use Strategy 123: Gaordina . Id3Schmot ,Fire Protection District,Public Works De Depal�nt R and review the public dedication stand ip r tltat they include adequate land for all public facilities including ' ` trails;Open space;:,;` schools and fire stations. REF: PORTT 1.3.1 Growth and Land Use Policy 1.3: Development should pay its share of the cost to provide needed public services,facilities and infrastructure. Growth and Land Use Strategy 1.3.1: Regularly evaluate dedication requirements, • development fees and impact fees to ensure tHatdeve1opfnentis paying its share of development expenses. • ;.. r ; Goal2 Create a balance of housing,jobs,shopping,educational and recreational opportunities as the City grows.' Policy 2.1: Evaluate projects with respect to magnitude,sale and diversity of product type so that no one project or combination of projects overtakes the character of the existing community. Strategy 2.1.1: Require all new development to omplywith the Community Design Principles set forth in the Image and Design Element of this plans• Strategy 2.1.2: Evaluate development proposals in conjunction the Land Use Plan Map to ensure that there is a balance of land uses within Fort Lupton. • 16 I fortt'L Lupton rxW 1 9 I7 ,'/y), tl ,i t .: l` `•.. •r , , ( A* L ., R , v •o- i d k a • t• k x� t I F1111 t.I {Ir r14151t41t r , r• I ) l( I f f<A a+V M r bq I '-'4' , h(, III , 1 1l•! PM t I .. A�xt..t__Ra �N! fi t� t.5:3^ i 4t ,. 3Aj CHARACTERISTICS LOCATIONAL CRITERIA LAND USE TYPE Parks and Open Public gathering spaces that include plazas, parks, Small parks and plazas should typically be bounded by local Space natural areas and major trail corridors. streets and within walking and bicycling distance of most park users. Users should not have to cross a major arterial to access (P) the park. Neighborhood parks should be located in conjunction with a school whenever possible. Community parks should be located to serve several neighborhoods and should be easily accessed from major streets. Neighborhood parks and community parks should contain trailheads. Homes and businesses should surround and face parks to provide casual surveillance. Agriculture Typically includes large parcels of land that are used Located on the outskirts of the community,typically within to cultivate crops and nursery stock,to raise animals Growth Tiers 2 and 3. It is important to buffer agricultural uses (A) and to provide farm-related products. Residential from other uses because agricultural production may include developments should be clustered and have an a variety of hazards including heavy farm equipment, irrigation • adequate buffer from agricultural operations. ditches,herbicides,pesticides,livestock and open burning. Rural Residential Primarily large lot and clustered single-family Locate near the edge of the community,near existing rural residences. Allows for accessory uses with rural residential subdivisions and sensitive areas such as river (E) characteristics,such as horses,crops,orchards and corridors,rolling terrain,and natural areas(as long as there is an nurseries. Includes supporting uses such as schools, appropriate buffer). They are intended to serve as a transition parks,public recreation areas and public utilities. between more intense urban land uses and natural features to be protected. Medium Density Represents the traditional development pattern in"Old Typically located near local and collector streets. Neighborhoods Residential Town"Fort Lupton. Housing types may include single- may be bounded by major streets with direct connections family homes,duplexes,townhomes,additional density to parks,trails,schools,and neighborhood centers. (R-1,R-1A,R-2, units/mother-in-law units,etc. Neighborhoods should be internally served by a system of M-1-1,R-O) collector and local streets,as well as sidewalks and pedestrian/ bike paths. Urban Residential Higher density neighborhoods that are primarily Close to major arterials and transit systems, bounded by major residential but may include complementary commercial streets with direct connection to work,shopping and leisure (R-2, R-3) and recreational uses. A mixture of housing types is activities. Neighborhoods should be internally served by a present including single-family homes,townhouses, system of collector and local streets,as well as sidewalks and and multi-family homes. pedestrian/bike paths. Neighborhood The focal point of one or more neighborhoods. Typically located in urban residential neighborhoods at the Center Neighborhood centers provide convenient access to intersection of two collector streets or a collector and an shops,restaurants and community-oriented services arterial. Neighborhood centers should be connected with good (R-O,R-3...) such as day care,schools,libraries,and meeting halls. pedestrian and transportation links and are typically within Each neighborhood center should contain features that a 5-to 10-minute drive or a 10-minute walk or bicycle ride. celebrate the culture,nature and history of the area in Centers must be designed to be compatible with residential prominent locations. neighborhoods(i.e.,consider lighting,building scale and architecture,walkability,etc.). Mixed-Use The intensity is higher in mixed-use areas than in other Typically located along arterial roads or at the intersection of two • residential areas. Land uses are not necessarily mixed collectors,a collector and an arterial or two arterial streets. (R-1,R-2,R-3,R- in each building,development or even within each O,C-1) block. But within the neighborhood,residential and non-residential uses are within walking distance of one ® I 17 another. kJ .0 n S � ;.:,17,:,:,,,,t, 1 ,: :,,,, Vt Nt 4 ! '�,!r S a}y�'.1{ a i5$ F i“ R TTaI a �Py�ya 1 w) r ,"'4 S A ! s. fit GR rx ttS - : : -jo� ck tf ' E f 'l RIi )j ₹ 9 % t. Land Use _.;,,-.41,•.,„:;3..;, ( ntt '- 4g§l4 R t' ist R, i er 'j3 rtr*' T ti:e aa3 1 a °lit ,sir, ex4 d ,! 1! bbb '4kt,p CHARACTERISTICS LOCATIONAL CRITERIA LAND USE TYPE Downtown This is a linear commercial district with complementary Along Denver Avenue and Highway 52 Corridors. The corridor's residential and civic uses that are primarily oriented to commercial viability relies on careful planning for automobiles, (C-1,R-0) Denver Avenue and Highway 52. but it should be designed and improved to accommodate pedestrians,bicycles and transit as well.Because of the heavy traffic,special design features may be necessary for the buildings to be accessible and visible to someone driving by, while also practical for transit,bicycle and pedestrian use. Tier 1 Employment Will serve as important job centers within the city. Employment area uses must be adequately buffered from less Area Typical uses may include business parks,large intense uses and must comply with the City's design standards. scale commercial(i.e."big box retail)and a variety of Traffic generated should not pass through residential areas. (C-2,R-3,I-1) complementary uses to meet the needs of employees Sites should have access to one or more major arterials and such as business services,high density residences, highways capable of handling heavy truck traffic. Railroad convenience retail,child care,lodging and restaurants. access may also be used. Tier 2 Employment Tier 2 includes heavy industrial uses as well as all of Employment area uses must be adequately buffered from Area the uses in Tier 1. less intense uses. Traffic generated should not pass through residential areas. Sites should have access to one or more (C-2,R-3,I-1,1-2) major arterials and highways capable of handling heavy truck traffic. Railroad access may also be used. Ilkublic/Institutional Civic uses such as government offices,police and Located in central locations that are highly visible focal points Facility fire stations,libraries,recreation and cultural facilities. and"community shapers." The site design,landscaping and Uses may also include churches and educational architecture shall express the public space's permanence and (P,M-H,R-1A,l- facilities. Public facilities should be inviting public importance,contribute to Fort Lupton's community identity and 2...all zones) spaces that serve as informal gathering areas,with an be easily accessible by automobile,bicycle,and foot. appearance reflecting their intended use. Mineral Zone Likely contains significant aggregate resources. State Generally located within one-half mile of the South Platte River (Anywhere gravel Law essentially prohibits any surface development until Corridor,often in the floodplain. deposit exists, the aggregate has been extracted. This area should may need interim include a regional trail and an expansive regional park A zoning to allow as the area is reclaimed. mining,ultimate zoning dependent on location) Community Buffer Typical land uses may include rural residential, Located along the perimeter of Fort Lupton's planning area. agriculture and open space. If property in these areas (A,E-1,P...) are developed,there must be careful attention to the edge to help define the gateway to Fort Lupton and to provide a separation between adjacent communities. Wellhead Protection Potions of Fort Lupton rely on groundwater for as a This area includes the surface or subsurface area surrounding Area source of water. The City has designated a wellhead the City's groundwater wells,through which contaminants are protection area to prevent contaminants from entering reasonably likely to move toward and reach such well or well the area around the public water supply wells. field. 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N- , -Ps. b iii tiii\4\teas :: 411. 2.H\-4‘. • .•.‘ -'.....,.,\--di ilia a i ,i i 0 GC As t .....t 12: am .•• z 11 i. 0 - A a W4 ,a0 !icor . urr , ii__ ,,' :-.-. -i - I IP a'. Cl. r ma iii — - .. • _ __.•.. ._ .. . ,,,, _ ____. .. _ __, ... . . ____. ._. . . ...... r . ct 0 I_ t � � fir , r; ., � •�/ $', I 1• . ., 4 • . r c'1. 1 E ii City Comp Plan ■ Award-winning Plan extends "outside the box" Location: Fort Lupton, Colorado Partners: City of Fort Lupton; Civil Resources, LLC; Foresee Consulting, Inc. Context: Fort Lupton (pop. 7500) is a small i ll' V I 'I u town positioned just 25 miles from Denver and the i I cities of Boulder and Greeley. It has ready access ": I , 1 .' I via major transportation routes and finds itself - T ' within the rapidly growing urban corridor of v' Is Colorado's Front Range. In 2006, the City set out —~— !� -'11C to update its 1997 Comprehensive Plan to make it it • ' a statement of public policy and an expression of illill e / s a•_f� r ;. the community's vision for the future that would] j l _ `I[ •�' - -� :_ also represent the community's values for positive - �� 141 s - -$ economic growth and development, as well as pre --.�,' serving the quality of life the residents enjoy."' ' 't a 3 The result, Fort Lupton's 2007 Comprehensive �'* t s t - l I Plan, is notable for many reasons. It looks beyond .- -----.L._ - L. -- �- - the City boundaries to address lands in unincorporated areas. Substantial efforts were taken in drafting the plan to include county residents, the Hispanic population, the elderly, and students. And Plan policies are • being implemented in numerous ways, including through intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) with the surrounding communities and with Weld County. In 2008, the Fort Lupton Plan was given an award by the Colorado Chapter of the American Planning Association. "The Comp Plan was chosen for a Commu- nity Engagement Award because the 'Awards] Committee was impressed with the innovative ways of capturing public participation and the use of IGA's and other creative avenues. The Plan had great goals and is very realistic."' Project Description: The City engaged Civil Resources to "CommunityViz was very lead a community-based, citizen-driven process. The helpful. (It] assisted the City consulting team worked closely with area youth and adults, with growth challenge games, , with elected and appointed officials, and with staff, Early in the project, the City distributed surveys in both English and land use planning, statistical Spanish at City Hall, at a Chamber of Commerce meeting, at a data, etc. It also provided great workshop with area seniors, via mail inserts to water bills, and at the first of two community-wide meetings. The City made a visuals of proposed plans and concerted effort to reach Spanish-speaking residents by also outcomes, which most people distributing the survey through the School District's ESL prefer. " program and through local businesses. As one way of reaching —Tom Parko, youth, the consultants met with the Middle School Student Council to learn students' long range hopes for their Fort Lupton Planning Director community. ' Fort Lupton 2007 Comprehensive Plan 'Correspondence from Anne Lane, AICP, APA Colorado Awards Committee Chair to Tom Parko, City of Fort • Lupton, July 10, 2008 I EXHIBIT I 41 . V • The project team led a series of three very well- e4 t 4 attended, interactive community workshops which formed the backbone of the project. At the first °— " workshop, participants used keypad polling to in- a ii _ E ` " \ As, A .,' dicate how they wanted the City to grow, and to t �,y' �" , - -! define criteria that would be used later to evaluate I # ` a ;� I 'fit alternative land use plans. At the second workshop, ; .7 -.-7 b .,.. participants were divided into six groups to play a ` . "growth challenge game" (sometimes referred to as ' a "chip game") in which each group placed - ir � homes, jobs, parks, trails and public facilities on a i^' i<- detailed aerial photo of the planning area. Most ' V participants indicated support for the historic pat- tern of compact growth in and around existing neighborhoods. - - - The citizen-developed plans were incorporated by the consult- KEY LINKS ants into CommunityViz for comparison and analysis. At the CommunityViz ° i' third workshop, the project team presented the results of the �`°"`°.�oeiruuii.vd�./cur: Growth Challenge Game. They also used the criteria developed City of Fort Lupton dip_ .,,, ,r I,r ir.:Hon.or- by residents in the first workshop to evaluate the alternatives Civil Resources, LLC with CommunityViz and to develop a "synthesis plan." Keypad !,n!,-, ,s „ ,.is.;IT usources.con) polling was used as a check to see whether citizens approved the Foresee Consulting, Inc. resulting plan. The results of the surveys and the workshops tit'p:,'%ssvv,v.toresecconsulting.bi' formed the basis of the final Comp Plan. Technology and Tools: Foresee Consulting used CommunityViz Scenario 360 to input, evaluate and • illustrate the alternative plans and the "synthesis plan." The community was engaged through a variety of 4 means including widely-distributed surveys in English and Spanish, and focused workshops with seniors, students, and the Chamber of Commerce. An interactive CommunityViz is an in- Comp Plan web site enabled online survey responses and shared project information and updates. The workshops used valuable planning tool. It CommunityViz, keypad polling and the "Growth Challenge enabled community members Game" to define resident priorities, to develop, analyze, and evaluate alternative land use plans, and to confirm the synthesis representing a host of pelSpeC plan that is the basis of the Comp Plan. tives and backgrounds to visualize the impacts of several , Outcomes: The Plan was adopted in early 2008. Since then, land use scenarios and to reach it has been used to develop a growing set of intergovernmental agreements. The agreements include provisions regarding consensus on how to capitalize , boundaries and buffers, revenue sharing, cooperation on re- on the benefits that growth : gional trails, and efficient provision of public facilities. Since the Plan was adopted, two annexations with related re-zonings may bring, while minimizing have taken place, both in conformity with the Plan. City Plan- the environmental, social and ning Director Tom Parko indicated the annexations were economic impacts. facilitated by the fact that the citizen-developed Plan had al- ready decided upon land use categories for the affected areas. The City is also using the design principles articulated in the —Danna Ortiz, Principal Planner, Plan in its review and evaluation of both private and public Civil Resources LLC development proposals. • , Hello