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Home My WebLink About930153.tiff RESOLUTION RE: ENDORSE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF WINDSOR WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 31-23-208, CRS, the Town of Windsor has certified to the Board the new Comprehensive Plan of the Town of Windsor, and WHEREAS, after study and review, the Board finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Weld County to endorse the Comprehensive Plan of the Town of Windsor, and WHEREAS, the effect of such endorsement is to provide assurance that the Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners will fully consider the advice and recommendations of the Town of Windsor, based upon its Comprehensive Plan, when the County considers land use issues involving the area within the Windsor Comprehensive Planning Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Comprehensive Plan of the Town of Windsor be, and hereby is, endorsed as an advisory document. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 10th day of February, A.D. , 1993. r BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: p ( WELD COUNTY, COLORADO 9 Weld County Clerk to the Board Constance L. H rbert, C airman BY: � vwBoa�, Deputy C rk t�e Board W. H. Webster, Pr - em APPROVED A TO FORM: / e Baxte County Attorney Dale K. Hall /Barbara J. Kirkme er 930153 cc : PL , l;Utni6$c2 1 ('- BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS- Moved by Bud Clemons that the following resolution be introduced -for passage by the Weld County Planning Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld dounty Planning Commission that Colorado Revised Statues, 31-23-208, requires a municipality to certify its comprehensive plan to each governmental body that has territory affected by the plan. Each affected governmental body must approve the plan before it is filed by the municipality with the County Clerk and Recorder. The Planning Commission recommends endorsement of Windsor's Comprehensive Plan to the Board of County Commissioners. Windsor' s adopted goals and policies or the recommendation of Windsor's land-use decision making body will be considered as recommendations by Weld County when reviewing development proposals within the unincorporated areas of Windsor' s Comprehensive Plan area. Motion seconded by Richard Kimmel. VOTE: For Passage Against Passage Richard Kimmel Bill O'Hare Don Feldhaus Judy Yamaguchi Bud Clemons Shirley Camenisch Juliette Kroekel The Chairperson declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy, along with the attached materials, be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for further proceedings. CERTIFICATION OF COPY I, Sharyn Ruff, Recording Secretary of the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution is a true copy of the Resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Colorado, adopted on February 2, 1993. Dated the 4 of Febr ry, 1993. Sharyn F. Ruff Secretary 930153 r i7 r T, r mEmORAnDUm I IlP Weld County Planning Commission February 2, 1993 To Chuck Cunliffe Date COLORADO From Windsor' s Comprehensive Plan Subject: The Town of Windsor has recently revised its Comprehensive Plan. Colorado Revised Statutes, 31-23-208, requires a municipality to certify its comprehensive plan to each governmental body that has territory affected by the plan. Each affected governmental body must approve the plan before it is filed by the municipality with the County Clerk and Recorder. The Department of Planning Services recommends that the Planning Commission recommend endorsement of Windsor' s Comprehensive Plan to the Board of County Commissioners . Windsor' s adopted goals and policies or the recommendation of Windsor' s land-use decision making body will be considered as recommendations by Weld County when reviewing development proposals within the unincorporated areas of Windsor' s Comprehensive Plan area. 9, 701-r,.13 te �nhs i %wQ of `Winc3or' st si nit 301 WALNUT • WINDSOR, COLORADO 80550 iT TELEPHONE: (303) 686-7476 November 10, 1992 Mr. Chuck Cunliffe Director of Planning Weld County, Colorado 1400 North 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Mr. Cunliffe: The Windsor Planning Commission recently adopted the enclosed Comprehensive Plan in accordance with Section 31-23-201 et seq., C.R.S. A certified copy of that Plan is hereby provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 31-23-208, C.R.S. The Town of Windsor would appreciate a written response from your organization within 30 days of receipt of this letter. Please feel free to give me a call if you have any questions or comments. Sincerely, TOWN OF WINDSOR c_4 . G >f Janet E. Carpenter , Planner enclosure Jet SLN0V 1 3 1992 Weld Conti i Planning 930153 TO ` OF WIN ' SOR COM • EHENSI PLAN r �11i11 npiilplpipppnl,,;IA0.1 Glilil mwlwnrlgn 1„,„ ql IIIIIIIPI� �u itri , ,,, piu Ilg�1ii4111P',,,„„„„ I III 1� � 'O I t89 111 ill �Ii l I liuu„ iii- ,, it 1 �I„111 I l,lll „i.h.,1 i,, 1 , 1111. r I .,' tr.mm mimi111101111 1 �1l 111 1 Ill 1,III�I,IIII'IIIll'4,�1 iI��Itliuuw Il li m mm�nmmnmmm l P 1 uAuuJmm uumminlmmm lei I I II III I17j'hhhil41Illl4i nipmnmm�nmMWu I Ih l 161 11111 p 111 1111l'h IlmmnunwnuMnl bdr IO dimlit➢,,,Itll b' lill September 1992 Produced by: Fo .` Community Planning and D -lopment 1624 Market Street, Suite : Denver, Colorado 8020TO 303-893-9144 CERTIFICATION I, P. Jeanne Nazarenus, Town Clerk of the Town of Windsor, Colorado, do hereby certify that the Town of Windsor Comprehensive Plan adopted by the Windsor Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1992-1 on October 1, 1992 is a true and correct copy. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Town of Windsor, Colorado this 6th day of November, 1992 . TOWN OF WINDSOR, COLORADO 4)g lerk (SEAL) 9.x 4 Sn TOWN OF WINDSOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN September 1992 Produced by: Forfire Community Planning and Development 1624 Market Street, Suite 208 Denver, Colorado 80202 303-893-9144 In Cooperation with: Coley/Forrest, Inc. 1635 Blake Street, Suite 200 Denver, Colorado 80202 And RG Consulting Engineers, Inc. 1860 Blake Street, Suite 510 Denver, Colorado 80202 9201„53 • Acknowledgements This project would not have been possible without the guidance, assistance and collective work of many people. A special thank you is directed to those people listed as well as to other Windsor citizens not listed who provided valuable input and feedback necessary for the production of this document. Thomas Jones, Mayor Dennis Wagner, P.E., Town Administrator Janet Carpenter, Planner Jeanne Nazarenus, Town Clerk Debbie Dressel, Clerical Staff Board of Trustees Planning Commission Thomas Jones, Mayor Robert Frank, Chair Robert Frank Thomas Jones, Mayor David Ruff Scott Stevens Dennis Kane David Shoup David Schmidt Dennis Kane Cathy Best Jim Cook David Shoup J.D. Ruybal Gale Schick This document has been produced by Foxfire Community Planning and Development, Denver, Colorado. Frederick G. Fox, Principal Planner Robert F. Steimle, Planner Philip F. Etiwe, Planning Assistant Susan Kay, Word Processor Major subcontractors on this project were RG Consulting Engineers, Inc., and Coley/Forrest, Inc., both of Denver, Colorado. Financing of this Comprehensive Plan was provided by an Energy Impact Assistance Grant from Colorado Department of Local Affairs with supplemental funds provided by the Town of Windsor. DOCUMENT PRODUCTION NOTE The following document was produced by Foxfire Community Planning and Development, Frederick G. Fox, AICP, Principal Planner. All materials contained herein are facts obtained or determined by myself, my employees or my subcontractors to be to the best of our knowledge. Any omissions or errors are not to be construed as liability against the firm of Foxfire Community Planning and Development, its employees and subcontractors, or myself. 30, i99a enck G. Fox, Principal Planner Date 970153 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION I-1 A. Foreword I-1 B. Purpose and Intent I-1 C. Legislative Authority 1-2 D. Planning Process I-2 E. Amendment Procedure I-3 F. Vision Statement I-5 II. PLANNING AREA II-1 A. Regional Setting II-1 B. Planning Areas II-1 C. Historical Background II-2 III. SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS/ POPULATION PROJECTIONS III-1 A. Population — Existing Conditions/Demographics/ Housing Trends III-1 B. Economic Data II1-4 C. Population Projections 11I-6 D. Housing Projections III-7 IV. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE IV-1 A. Water System IV-1 B. Sanitary Sewer Improvements IV-8 C. Drainage Facilities IV-20 D. Goals and Policies IV-27 V. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND HAZARDS V-1 A. Existing Conditions/Planning Influences V-1 B. Environmental Resources and Hazards Plan V-5 C. Goals and Policies V-5 9.3053 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Page VI. LAND USE PLANNING VI-1 A. Existing Conditions — Land Use and Zoning VI-1 B. Annexation Issues VI-8 C. Future Land Use Plan VI-13 D. Goals and Policies VI-16 E. Development Code Recommendations VI-19 VII. CIRCULATION AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING VII-1 A. Existing Conditions VII-1 B. Circulation and Transportation Plan VII-6 C. Goals and Policies VII-8 VIII. PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE PLAN VIII-1 A. Existing Conditions VIII-1 B. Park and Recreation Standards VIII-3 C. Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Map VIII-5 D. Goals and Policies VIII-5 APPENDIX A. Economic Development Guide A-1 B. Bibliography A-14 5.01.52, LIST OF TABLES Table Page 1. Population Trends — Windsor and Surrounding Jurisdictions, 1960-1990 III-1 2. Population Characteristics, Windsor, Weld County and the State of Colorado, 1990 III-2 3. Housing Characteristics, 1980 and 1990, Town of Windsor III-3 4. Assessed Valuation, Town of Windsor, 1980-1991 III-4 5. Sales Tax Collections, Town of Windsor, 1982-1990 I1I-5 6. Population Projections, Town of Windsor III-7 7. Housing Forecasts, Windsor, 1990-2010 I1I-8 8. Water Demand, Town of Windsor, 1990-2010 IV-7 9. Sewer Demand, Town of Windsor, 1990-2010 IV-15 10. Town of Windsor, Storm Drainage Improvements, Financial Analysis, $750/Lot, 1990-2010 IV-22 11. Town of Windsor, Storm Drainage Improvements, Financial Analysis, $1,000/Lot, 1990-2010 IV-23 12. Town of Windsor, Storm Drainage Improvements, Financial Analysis, $1,500/Lot, 1990-2010 IV-24 13. Regional Detention Facilities Cost Projections, Town of Windsor Drainage Improvements IV-25 14. 1990 Traffic Counts, Windsor Area VII-3 15. Windsor Parks and Recreation Facilities vs. National Standards VIII-4 970153 • LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page 1. Vicinity Map II-4 2. Town of Windsor Planning Influence Area II-5 3. Town of Windsor Population Change, 1900-1990 III-9 4. Town of Windsor Population Change, 1980-1990 III-10 5. Town of Windsor, Assessed Valuation, 1980-1991 III-11 6. Town of Windsor, Building Permits/Single-Family Houses, 1970-1991 III-12 7. Town of Windsor, Population Projections, 1990-2010 III-13 8. Existing and Proposed Water Distribution System IV-5 9. Development Phasing Map, Primary Growth Area IV-6 10. Existing and Proposed Sewer System IV-16 11. Ft. Collins Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, Alternative #1 IV-17 12. Ft. Collins Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, Alternative #2 IV-18 13. City of Greeley Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant IV-19 14. Additional Drainage Basins IV-26 15. Environmental Resources and Hazards Plan Map V-7 16. Existing Land Use and Zoning VI-20 17. Future Land Use Plan Map VI-21 18. Strategic Annexation Plan/I-25 Extension VI-22 19. Proposed Alternate Route for Truck Traffic VII-5 20. Circulation and Transportation Plan Map VII-10 21. Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Map VIII-7 970153 I. INTRODUCTION A. Foreword This Comprehensive Plan Update for the Town of Windsor, Colorado, has been developed by the Windsor Planning Commission, Town Board of Trustees, interested citizens, and the consulting firm of Foxfire Community Planning and Development of Denver,Colorado,with its major subcontractors, RG Consulting Engineers and Coley/Forrest, Inc. Financing of this project was provided by a State of Colorado Energy Impact Assistance Grant and supplemental funds provided by the Town of Windsor. B. Purpose and Intent The purpose of the Plan Update is to review past plans and prepare a revised Comprehensive Plan to guide future decision making by Town officials through the year 2010. A Comprehensive Plan is a comprehensive description of the Town's physical and social attributes as well as a statement, taking these attributes into account, of future goals and directions the community should strive for. The achievement of these goals is to be facilitated by a series of objectives and policies relevant to each goal. The entire Plan serves to guide Town decision making toward the realization of a future that has been comprehensively considered not only today but continuously over time. Once adopted, the general purposes of the Plan are to: 1. Guide day-to-day development decision making. 2. Continuously facilitate communication between residents and the Town government. 3. Assist in coordinating various municipal government functions. 4. Provide a basis for developing specific and necessary regulations which govern the physical development of the Town. I-1 9 01,53 mss ,: The Plan is intended to outline the most logical use of land and development of public facilities in and around Windsor, in accordance with the Plan's goals and policies and sound planning principles. The Plan is meant to be a flexible document which can evolve and respond to changing conditions. When new economic conditions or urban development patterns begin to prevail, the Plan should be expanded and modified. With careful amendment of the Plan, it can continue to be a meaningful document to guide decisions on land use, public facilities, and urban development. C. Legislative Authority This Plan has been developed under the authority conferred by the Colorado Revised Statutes 1973, 31-23-202 and 31-23-206, as amended, to make and adopt a master plan for the physical development of the municipality, including territory outside its corporate boundaries. This document represents the second adopted Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Windsor. Previously in 1969 a Comprehensive Development Plan was prepared and officially adopted by the Town Planning Commission. In 1977 the Windsor Comprehensive Plan Report (Draft) was prepared, but was not officially adopted by the Town. D. Planning Process The preparation of the Windsor Plan was divided into five phases that covered in total a period of about nine months. These phases are described below. Phase 1. Project Start-Up and Base Map. This phase included a mail-out survey to Windsor residents concerning attitudes about the Town and possible future growth, a workshop with the Town Board and Planning Commission to discuss the survey results and establish planning issues and concerns, and preparation of the base map. Phase 2. Data Collection, Analysis, and Mapping. Foxfire and its subcontractors gathered, analyzed, and mapped data concerning existing conditions present in the planning area for a range of topics (land use, environment, transportation, etc.) that make up key elements in the plan. A major public workshop was held with the Planning Commission and Town Board where this information was presented. 1-2 9 7,01.53 Phase 3. Preliminary Plan Preparation. Drawing upon the data produced during Phase 2 and adding the futures portions of the plan, a preliminary plan draft was developed for review and subsequent revision. Goals, objectives, and policies were developed for the various plan elements, along with relevant futures maps. The draft preliminary plan was presented in a public workshop. Phase 4. Community Involvement Process (Formal). An ongoing part of the planning process, numerous public meetings and workshops were held to keep residents and Town officials informed about the progress of the Plan and to offer ample opportunities for feedback during its preparation. This phase included presentations at formal public hearings prior to plan adoption. Phase 5. Document Development. A preliminary draft plan and preliminary executive summary were produced during this phase, reviewed, revised, and developed into final camera-ready drafts. Large-scale maps were reduced and set up for publication, including the color future land use map. The planning process has allowed Town officials, residents, Foxfire, and its subcontractors to come together, exchange information, critically examine present conditions in Windsor and its planning area, and formulate a document that will help guide future decisions and growth in Windsor. E. Amendment Procedure The Windsor Comprehensive Plan is a policy document used to guide land use decisions. To function as an effective decision making document, the Plan must be dynamic and flexible enough to respond to changes in economic forces, legislative action, development technologies, and public attitudes. Therefore, a comprehensive plan amendment procedure is necessary to keep the Plan up to date and relevant in the face of ever-changing conditions. Two general types of comprehensive plan amendments are envisioned. The first is an overall update conducted at least every five years. This update should be a reanalysis of the plan, including a reevaluation of goals and objectives, updates of forecasts and land-related elements, and a reaffirmation of policies. The Windsor Planning Commission will be I-3 9 .701_53 primarily responsible for undertaking such an update with input from the Windsor Town Board, Town Planning Staff and the public at large. The second type of plan amendment would relate to a more specific policy, land use, or map amendment. This type of amendment would be appropriate to correct an error in the Plan or to reflect the receipt of improved base data which would require remapping or other alterations to the Plan. An amendment of this type might also be necessary because of a specific development proposal. It is possible that a land use proposal could be introduced that conflicts with the Land Use Plan Map, but which, in fact, may be complimentary to the goals, objectives, and policies of the Plan. Development proposals beyond the Primary Growth Area, where future land uses have not been designated, would also require a comprehensive plan amendment. The Town's Planning Staff would be responsible for processing this type of amendment. It is likely the staff will wish to study an area larger than the specific development proposal during their analysis of the amendment. Research and various types of studies (such as traffic analyses, effect on and compatibility with surrounding land uses, utility availability, etc.) may be necessary for the formation of the staff report and recommendations. An arrangement with the developer to cover the cost of such studies may be required. The developer may be required to furnish an impact mitigation plan should it be determined that negative impacts upon the Town and/or surrounding properties would exist as a result of the proposed amendment. Comprehensive plan amendments are to be reviewed and approved by the Windsor Planning Commission. The Planning Commission needs to hold at least one public hearing prior to any amendment. The Town Staff should send a referral on the proposed amendment to the following agencies: • Town of Windsor departments and/or technical consultants • Town Attorney • Any affected special districts • Any affected bordering jurisdictions • Any affected utility providers The Planning Commission shall consider the following criteria in regard to the approval or disapproval of any comprehensive plan amendment: I-4 9?O 5' • Conformance with the goals, objectives and policies of the Windsor Comprehensive Plan; • Compatibility with existing and planned surrounding land uses; • Minimizing detrimental impacts to the existing or planned transportation system; and • Prevention of excessive burdens upon existing or planned service capabilities. Adoption of the proposed amendments by the Windsor Planning Commission shall be in accordance with Chapter 23 of the Colorado Revised Statutes or subsequent amendments thereto. F. Vision Statement Windsor residents who responded to the community survey offered opinions on numerous issues that can be considered elements of a "community vision" for the Town. The major components are listed below. • Develop Windsor as a "quality" residential community. • Maintain a small-town atmosphere by: - preserving existing and encouraging new development of single-family residential housing; - maintaining a strong, central downtown retail and office area; and - encouraging the development of employment centers close to available housing. • Implement an active economic development program to expand existing businesses and attract new businesses and jobs to the community. • Maintain open and interactive communication between citizens and the Town government in cooperation with effective community leadership. I-5 9:7,0"`iii IL PLANNING AREA A. Regional Setting The Town of Windsor is located along the northern Front Range of Colorado in western Weld County, approximately 60 miles northeast of the Denver metropolitan area. Windsor is about 4 miles east of Interstate 25, a major regional highway corridor, and midway between Denver and Cheyenne, Wyoming. Major surrounding cities include Greeley, Loveland, and Fort Collins. Both Greeley and Fort Collins have state university campuses. Windsor is situated in the center of the triangle formed by the three surrounding cities (see Vicinity Map, Figure 1). It is influenced by both Weld and Larimer Counties and by its location just north of the Cache la Poudre River. At present most of the lands surrounding Windsor are in agricultural production. However, the northern Front Range of Colorado is expected to experience increasing urbanization in the future, partly because of ample water supplies in the area. B. Planning Areas Two geographic planning areas and base maps were developed for Windsor during the course of the research and analysis for the comprehensive plan. The first was used to examine regional influences and covered a large area, bounded by State Highway 14 on the north, Weld County Road 32 on the east, U.S. 34 on the south, and Interstate 25 on the west. This regional area was looked at to gauge the influence of adjacent jurisdictions (and their planning influence areas) and physical features such as floodplains, soil types, wildlife habitat, circulation networks, mineral resources, etc. Windsor's Planning Influence Area is shown in Figure 2. This extraterritorial planning area is basically defined as comprising the land within three miles of Windsor's corporate limits. This influence area is also a referral area, where the Town is notified about land use activities undertaken in Larimer and Weld Counties. A more contracted planning area base map was also developed for the purpose of focusing more closely on the incorporated area of Windsor and its immediate environs. This growth area map covers approximately 40 square miles (25,600 acres) and is bounded by the Larimer/Weld County line on the west, Weld County Road (WCR) 78 on the north, WCR II-1 23 on the east, and WCR 62 on the south. This area is bisected by State Highway 257 running north-south and State Highway 392 running east-west. Both these regional roadways intersect in the Town of Windsor. State Highway 392 (Main Street in Windsor) serves as the Town's link to I-25. As mentioned, most of the land surrounding Windsor is used for agricultural production. There are four platted residential subdivisions in Windsor's growth area, primarily estate- type developments. A major industrial land use in this area is Kodak Colorado, a division of Eastman Kodak, located southeast of the Town. There are numerous irrigation ditches and canals around Windsor as well as several reservoirs, including Windsor Lake,just north of Windsor's downtown. The Cache la Poudre River flows northwest to southeast through the area, south of the currently occupied areas of the Town. The growth area planning map will be utilized to define the area around the Town of Windsor that influences the residents' quality of life and also to delineate potentially annexable areas for future primary growth directions for the Town. It is not anticipated that the total area encompassed by the base map will come close to being fully developed within the 10- to 20-year time frame of the plan. C. Historical Background' Windsor was founded in 1882 and was incorporated April 2, 1890, with a population of 173 people. Its location in the fertile Cache la Poudre valley and the introduction of irrigation and the railroad contributed to the early development of the Town and region. Windsor's economy was centered around agriculture. Its first industry was a flour mill. Later, in 1903, a sugar beet processing plant was established, eventually becoming part of the Great Western Sugar Company. This plant was responsible for a majority of Windsor's early growth and employed a large percentage of the Town's labor force until it closed in 1967. Windsor's population stabilized around 1,500 in the post-war years from 1950 to 1970. The development of the Kodak facility in the early 1970s resulted in a dramatic population increase. This facility signaled the transition from an economy centered around agricultural 'Most of the material for this section came from Windsor's 1969 Comprehensive Development Plan, Volume 1, by Harmon, O'Donnell & Henninger Associates, Inc. 1I-2 929153 production to a more diversified economic base that reflects an ongoing regional trend towards increased urbanization. The decade from 1980 to 1990 showed a more moderate growth rate in Windsor as compared to the large increases during the 1970s. Growth in the region has concentrated more in the municipalities in Larimer County,where large employers such as Colorado State University and Hewlett-Packard are located. Windsor is favorably positioned to benefit from future regional growth which may encourage residential development in the Town to support employment growth outside of it. This type of growth needs to be balanced against the desire of many current residents to remain a small town consisting primarily of people who live and work in the Town. The development of residential units, however, is critical to driving retail expansion and development which is desired by current residents and needed to maintain the fiscal health of the community. Thus, the development of a quality residential community serving commuting and local-employed residents is a positive direction for the Town to follow. I1-3 9?01.3 FIGURE 1 VICINITY MAP kit o -- IT att/N3 i.: t. 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S • fo tub,' : ,..'N1 '\ler( l' l)Mi\ 3 ,,,- *".-s-t,..,,,,..,/,';',:,i,\,,\A,\,jkl172,. f....'1 \-\trAf,,,,,,-7‘.;),, Al, - ,,:,,,, ';Ar --1 ',VS!.- , ,fli,,:, 4 , ... , _ \...,, ro,„,..;1_ �L vei d urban i .�,r: �� _�� i •1 111. (/ 'r ,. MV : -AR -. %\,„ __- , _ _it. , . . • _ evc,„ lih„.... .,,I,,..,: • .. . v.... ...,‘,,_,s --lure ----- ,141.[.:,..-at.,•*0. —titallii_ s IN kik ' \ to.Fri tr‘\(••:., \I -:, ; . . ,_,,,..V.-"-IMP2'4 ".- \iwr -_ -l �- ss�, !„ -�_ �. _,� ,„,. - N ��. LEGEND TITLE Planning N CZ IMO Planning Influence&Referral 0 TOWN OF WINDSOR Area Boundary Influence C PLANNING AREA Area SCALe: iMIOMMII. Adjacent Jurisdiction Figure 2 Growth Area Boundaries 0 , Po Ir. b III. SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS/POPULATION PROJECTIONS A. Population— Existing Conditions/Demographics/Housing Trends 1. Population Trends The bar graph (Figure 3) depicts Windsor's population growth by decade since the year 1900. In the post-war years of 1950 to 1970 the population remained essentially level. In the 1970s Windsor experienced a dramatic population increase with the development of the Kodak facility. From 1970 to 1980 the population increased by 2,713 people, representing a net change of about 174% (see Table 1). This amount of growth outpaced the nearby Tri- Cities (Loveland, Greeley, Fort Collins), as well as being higher than Larimer or Weld counties. Growth moderated in the following decade, with a net change of about 18% from 1980 to 1990, placing Windsor behind Loveland, Fort Collins, and Larimer County but ahead of Greeley and Weld County. TABLE 1 POPULATION TRENDS -- WINDSOR AND SURROUNDING JURISDICTIONS % Change % Change 1960 1970 1980 1990 1970-80 1980-90 Windsor 1,509 1,564 4,277 5,062 174 18 Loveland 9,734 16,220 30,244 37,352 87 24 Greeley 26,314 38,902 53,006 60,536 36 14 Fort Collins 25,024 43,337 65,092 87,758 50 35 Weld County 72,344 89,797 123,438 131,821 38 7 Larimer County 53,343 89,900 149,184 186,136 66 25 A more detailed look at Windsor's population change from 1980 to 1990 is provided in Figure 4. This graph shows successive increases in population throughout the decade, except for a dip in 1984. The rate of increase was faster in the early part of the 1980s, with a levelling off occurring from 1988 onward. Overall the growth rate averaged 1.8% per year for the 10-year period. III-1 9'301153 2. Population Characteristics Population characteristics for Windsor are shown in Table 2, using data from the 1990 census, along with figures for Weld County and the State of Colorado. Some general conclusions can be reached after examining these data. Windsor appears to have a significant number of families with young children. Over 24% of the Town's population is made up of children aged 5 to 17, an amount greater than that for Weld County and the State of Colorado. The family nature of the community is further indicated by the average household size of 2.76 persons, higher than either the State or the County. Interestingly, the percentage of children under 5 years of age is less than both the State or Weld County. This could be due to a comparatively slower birth rate in the Town in recent years. Windsor also has the highest elderly population percentage of the three jurisdictions, with 10.7% of its population aged 65 or more. Windsor appears to be a community that is attractive to senior citizens and retirees. The high percentage of school age children and persons aged 65 and over could have implications on the demand for and type of services needed within the Town in the coming years. TABLE 2 POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS, 1990 WINDSOR, WELD COUNTY AND THE,STATE OF COLORADO Windsor Weld County State of Colorado Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Male 2,449 48.4% 65,089 49.4% 1,631,295 49.5% Female 2,613 51.6% 66,732 50.6% 1,663,099 50.5%' Under 5 383 7.6% 10389 7:9% 252,893 77% 5-17 1235 24.4% 26,624 20:2% 608373 18.5%' 18-64 2,901 57:3% 81354 61:7% 2,103,685 63.9% 65 and over 543 10.7% 13,454 10.2% 329,443 10.0% TOTAL 5062 131,821 3294394 Median Age 31.4 30.5 32.5 Total Households 1,791 47,470 1,282,489 Persons per Household 2.76 2.69 2.51 III-2 9301.53 3. Housing Characteristics The growth in housing in Windsor from 1980 to 1990 is shown in Table 3. The total number of occupied dwelling units increased from 1,500 to 1,791, a net change of 19.4%. This kept pace with and slightly exceeded the population increase for the same period (18.4%). Owner-occupied houses are the predominant type present in the Town, nearly 63% of the total occupied units. However, rental units are up somewhat in 1990 at 37.2%. The number of vacant units has decreased overall in actual numbers and as a percentage of total units, indicating more pressure for housing in 1990. The median value of owner- occupied units increased by about $13,000 over the decade, reflecting inflation and the rapid appreciation of housing that occurred in the early 1980s. Median rent also increased. TABLE 3 HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS, 1980 AND 1990 TOWN OF WINDSOR 1980 1990 Type of Dwelling Number Percent Number Percent Owner-Occupied 991 66.1% 1,124 62.8%:, Renter-Occupied 509 33:9% 667 37.2% Total Occupied 1,500 100.0% 1,791 100.0%` TOTAL UNITS 1,663 1,917 Vacant Units 163 126 Median Value, 0-0 Units $54,200 $67,600 Median Rent $190 $290 Rental Vacancy Rate 10.7% 10.8% Of the 1,791 occupied dwelling units counted in 1990, 1,353 were single-family detached units (75.5%), 542 were multifamily units (30.3%), and there were 22 manufactured homes (1.23%). Obviously the predominant housing type in the community is single-family dwellings, at over three-fourths of the total occupied housing stock. Results of the community survey indicate that Windsor residents like the single-family nature of the Town and feel that multifamily residences and mobile homes should be discouraged. III-3 9--01_53 B. Economic Data Sources of local economic data for smaller communities like Windsor are few. However, information in three areas, assessed valuation, sales tax, and single-family building permits, does provide a closer look at economic conditions in Windsor. Responses to the community survey also give some insight into Windsor's economy. Table 4 displays assessed valuation figures for Windsor from 1980 to 1991. In Windsor assessed valuation increased from 1980 to 1982, but declined in 1983. Successive years from 1983 to 1990 saw continual increases (except for 1989), with a big jump in 1987, mainly the result of using a new base year (1985) to determine assessed value. There was a small decline in 1991. The overall trend has been a steady increase in assessed valuation. Tax revenues for the same period (1980-1991) have increased every year. See also Figure 5. TABLE 4 ASSESSED VALUATION, TOWN OF WINDSOR 1980-1991 Year Valuation Revenue 1980 $11,849,040 $174,311.23 1981 $12,523,600 $184,234.68 1982 $12,654,650 $211,180.80 1983 $11,868,220 $227,121.35 1984 $12,155,000 $249,736.63 1985 $12,766,550 $262,301.54 1986 $13,059,970 $295,612.42 1987 $21,157,780 $311,019.00 1988 $24,755,630 $358,092.00 1989 $23,356.030 $370,006.00 1990 $27,820,460 $401,672.00 1991 $27,773,750 III-4 9301.53 Sales tax figures for Windsor from 1982 to 1990 are shown in Table 5. The yearly sales tax total showed a steady increase from 1982 to 1985, a slight drop in 1986, and steady growth from 1987 onward. The large increase in 1983 was a result of an increase in the tax rate to 2 percent. The increase from 1987 to 1988 was caused by a change in the tax rate from 2 to 3 percent in August 1987. The very high tax revenue in 1990 was primarily a result of a large tax payment in January of that year. TABLE 5 SALES TAX COLLECTIONS, TOWN OF WINDSOR 1982-1990 Year Annual Total Percent Change 1982 $104,621 - 1983 $194,371 85.8 1984 $206,485 6.2 1985 $235,882 14.2 1986 $233,150 -1.2 1987 $260,569 11.8 1988 $348,024 33.6 1989 $392,072 12.7 1990 $447,079 14.0 Single-family building permits in Windsor for 1970 through 1991 are shown in Figure 6. Looking at the chart, one can see very robust building activity in Windsor during the mid- to late-1970s,with a precipitous decline in the early 1980s. Housing construction rebounded in 1983, remained steady at around 20 units per year from 1984-1989, and began an upturn in 1990 and 1991. The 33 permits issued in 1991 is an eleven-year high. These economic indicators, while not presenting a complete profile for the Town of Windsor, nevertheless present a picture of good economic health for the Windsor area. The community survey shows that nearly 63% of the households responding to the survey earn $30,000 or more annually, with almost 18% earning between $50,000 to $75,000 per year. This suggests Windsor is a fairly affluent community. For those responding to the III-5 920153 survey who specified their place of employment, the largest percentage work in Windsor (25.5%), followed by Greeley, Kodak, and Fort Collins. A much smaller percentage work in Loveland (5.9%) or in Metro Denver (3.1%). This corresponds with commuting distances: Over 78% of those responding drive 15 miles or less to work. Market share statistics for various goods and services show that alcohol, gasoline, medicine, and hardware are the items that Windsor residents purchase most often from local businesses. Clothing, appliances,furniture,entertainment,and grocery purchases occur most often in Fort Collins or Greeley. Loveland apparently captures only a small percentage of Windsor's market share, with Fort Collins and Greeley having a much stronger economic relationship with Windsor. Interestingly, the longer people reside in Windsor, the more likely it is they will purchase goods and services locally. And if the items these long-time residents want are not available in Windsor, they will go to Greeley. In contrast, newer residents seem more likely to travel to Fort Collins to buy what they need. This information suggests that Windsor needs to concentrate on ways to lessen the outflow of dollars to Fort Collins and Greeley and keep more of its residents' disposable income circulating in the local economy. C. Population Projections Figure 7 graphically depicts four possible population projection scenarios for Windsor,using growth rates of 1.5%, 2%, 2.5%, and a linear trend based on the 1980-1990 period. These alternative projections are presented at this time for discussion purposes. The accompanying table (Table 6) gives the actual population estimates for each projected growth rate. As can be seen, the 2010 estimated population varies from a low of 6,700 people to a high of 8,294 people. This translates into an annual average increase in population ranging from 79 persons per year to 162 persons/year. Based on growth trends in Colorado for the past decade, the 2% projection is the most likely scenario to occur. The 2.5% rate seems optimistic, but was included in the projection scenarios as an alternative. This figure is being used by a real estate development firm that is active in the Tri-Towns area. 111-6 9701.53 TABLE 6 POPULATION PROJECTIONS, TOWN OF WINDSOR Year 1.5% Growth 2.0% Growth Linear Trend 2.5% Growth 1990 5,062 5,062 5,130 5,062 1995 5,453 5,589 5,523 5,728 2000 5,875 6,171 5,915 6,480 2005 6,329 6,813 6,308 7,331 2010 6,818 7,522 6,700 8,294 One of the questions in the community survey asked respondents to pick the upper limit of Windsor's population. A majority(52.2%) chose between 5,001 and 10,000. This shows that Windsor residents want some growth in the Town, but they do not want to lose its small- town atmosphere, which is the primary reason people gave for moving to and staying in Windsor. D. Housing Projections Using the numbers generated by the population projections and assuming Windsor's average household size will remain at 2.76 persons/household (as reported in the 1990 census), the following housing projections can be made for Windsor. III-7 9201.53 TABLE 7 HOUSING FORECASTS, WINDSOR 1990-2010 Estimated Number of Households Growth Rate 1990' 1995 2000 2005 2010 1.5 percent 1,791 1,976 2,120 2,293 2,470 2.0 percent 1,791 2,025 2,236 2,468 2,725 Linear Trend 1,859 2,001 2,143 2,286 2 428 2.5 percent 1,791 2,075 2,348 2656 3,005 'As reported in the 1990 Census. This number also equals the total occupied dwelling units. The total number of dwelling units was 1,917, of which 70.6% were single-family detached, 28.3% were multifamily, and 1.1% were mobile homes. Total dwelling units required in the year 2010 range from 2,428 to 3,005, depending upon the population growth scenario chosen. It should be kept in mind that households can live in single-family attached or detached, multifamily, or manufactured homes. In Windsor about 76% of the total occupied housing units are single-family detached dwellings (totalling 1,353 in 1990). For planning purposes, if the following assumptions apply: • all the projected households will live in single-family houses, • the average lot size of each house is 7,000 square feet, and • the 2.5% growth scenario becomes reality, then 1,652 new single-family dwellings will be required by 2010. The land area needed for these houses equals approximately 265 acres (not including land needed for streets and other infrastructure). The Town at present has enough vacant residentially planned or zoned property to easily accommodate this very optimistic projected number of new housing units. III-8 920153 FIGURE 3 TOWN OF WINDSOR POPULATION CHANGE, 1900-1990 6000 I 5602 Fri 5000 I • 4277 4000 i ---._._........... •Q 3000 �,�0-� 2000 1845 ten 1290 X 1548 1509 1564 / /€ 935 % � � ..� ..i � � � . 1000 305 i �0 �0 0 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 Year III-9 930153 FIGURE 4 TOWN OF WINDSOR POPULATION CHANGE, 1980-1990 5400 5200 506 5051 2 4983 5 7 5000 4938 T / / 48855 / 4800' 4747 '� ..._._..j 4641 / % j 4587 �/ p 480O....__..............._........ % / / / / / j j / l �..._.... ...-0- / 4422 j / ._.._../ --.../ ___.../ 4400-- 7 - .- 4277 � j : JiJ 1980 1981 r 1982 1983 r 1 1985 r 1986 1967 1988 1969 r 1990 Year III-10 9-''01,53 FIGURE 5 Town of Windsor Assessed Valuation 1 1980 - 1991 l --,28 '''' j- `i ii “r 26�/ .' F m' r i Y 24-1/1/ _..._..__.._ .._._..._ -__..._ ▪ t .. -. . . . .. . ;s Hey-;,',-;---;-',,:t N 22� y 20 ,xF - C o • f18J -----... ----._..._ --- ---- a) N Q 16� '14 07 7 7 � 1 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 III-11 910153 FIGURE 6 Building Permits/Single-Family Houses I Town of Windsor, 1970-1991 140 1 120- 1 0 8 100--- m w 80- 84-...81 0_ 0) 60- 5 03 40 - __._... 3 3 33 20- 2fi........._.... 18 21 18 20 20 21 18 15 11 8 8 0 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 Year III-12 910153 FIGURE 7 Population Projections Town of Windsor 8500 - -8000-7500-' a 7000- O 0 a t 6500- N O 5500—.__....._.._... — .._...__.. ,•�. . _ 5000 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 Year -F 1.5%Growth Rate + 2.0%Growth Rate � 1980-90 Trend -8- 2.5%Growth Rate III-13 9,101153 IV. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE: TOWN OF WINDSOR A. Water System The Town of Windsor is served by two separate water districts. The Ft. Collins/Loveland Water District supplies the community with treated water through a 24" metered transmission main in State Highway 392. This transmission main services several other smaller transmission mains as well as various diameter distribution mains within the Town. The second supplier is the Northern Weld County Water District (NWCWD)which supplies the Town with treated water through a 14" metered transmission main from a connection with that district's main north of Windsor Lake. This main also services other smaller transmission and distribution mains. Existing storage facilities for the Town of Windsor consist of a 2 million gallon reservoir (tank) located southwest of the Town at an elevation of approximately 4950 feet. The 1990 population of 5,062 residents accounts for approximately 926,000 gallons per day average demand for residential, commercial and industrial consumption, with a peaking factor of 2.25. This existing demand was used to project water usage through the near-term planning period shown in Table 8. Fire flow was estimated at 3,000 gallons per minute for a duration of three hours, which is adequate for attached residential structures as well as commercial/industrial facilities. Based on current demands for maximum day storage requirements plus fire flow storage, a storage capability of 2.6 million gallons (MG) is presently required for the Town. (Please refer to Table 8.) The 2% annual growth rate would add the need for approximately 40,000- 50,000 gallons of additional storage per year for a total of 3.6MG of storage capability through the planning period 2010. Based on the immediate need for additional storage facilities, the Town should add an additional 1MG of storage to fulfill its immediate needs and the need for storage at 2% annual growth through the year 2000. The facility could be located in the area north of Windsor Lake and in the immediate vicinity of the NWCWD transmission mains. IV-1 9701L53 Additionally, the storage tank should be the property of the Town and therefore be located south of the metered NWCWD connection. The exact location would be determined by availability of land, topography to take advantage of elevation and proximity to ease- ments/rights-of-way. (An estimated 1,000 linear feet [l.f.] of 14-inch transmission main was included in the cost estimates to serve this and future tanks.) In the year 2000, the Town should then add an additional 1MG storage facility for the 2% annual growth demands through the planning period 2010. Existing sources and availability are assumed to be adequate to serve community needs for the near-term planning period. Construction cost estimates for future water system expansions and recommended phasing were based on an annual population increase of 2% for the planning period 1990-2010. These improvements are represented in Figure 8. The locations shown for these improvements are schematic and do not represent final design locations. Ultimate locations may be based on right-of-way acquisition, construction problems (such as avoiding high ground water), or other conditions. The Development Phasing Map (Figure 9) shows a proposed sequence of development based on the ease of providing sewer and water service. It is divided into four areas of approximately equal size, each representing five years' development. The following cost estimates are broken down by phase. The cost estimate for each phase is divided into "Town's Costs" and "Developer's Costs." The Town assumes the cost of transmission mains and storage facilities and the cost for upsizing distribution mains.* That is, when a 12-inch line is required to complete the Town's distribution grid, the developer pays for the cost of an 8-inch line and the Town pays the difference to install a 12-inch line. This map is not an attempt to predict actual sequencing of development of these areas, since developers may elect to start development in any of the four areas and at any time. *Costs in this and other portions of Chapter IV do not include plant investment fees that must be paid to tap into the utility systems. IV-2 9' 01.53 Phase I (1991-1995) Town's Costs: • 1MG storage tank = $ 300,000 • 1,000 1.f. of 14" transmission main @ $50/ft. = 50,000 • 10,600 1.f., upsizing to 12-inch @ $12/ft. = 127,200 • 20% engineering/contingencies = 95.440 572,640 Developer's Costs: • 10,600 1.f., 8" portion of distribution main @ $28/ft. = 296,800 • 20% engineering/contingencies = 59,360 356,160 TOTAL PHASE I = $ 928,800 Phase II (1996-2000) Town's Costs: • 1MG storage tank = $ 300,000 • 5,000 1.f., upsizing to 12" @ $12/ft. = 60,000 • 20% engineering/contingencies = 72,000 = 432,000 Developer's Costs: • 5,000 1.f., 8" portion of distribution main @ $28/ft. = 140,000 • 20% engineering/contingencies = 28,000 168,000 TOTAL PHASE II = $ 600,000 IV-3 V01.53 Phase III (2001-2005) Town's Costs: • 13,200 1.f., upsizing to 12" @ $12/ft. = $ 158,400 • 20% engineering/contingencies = 31,700 = 190,100 Developer's Costs: • 13,200 1.f., 8" portion of distribution main @ $28/ft. = 369,600 • 20% engineering/contingencies = 73,900 = 443,500 TOTAL PHASE III = $ 633,600 Phase IV (2006-2010) Town's Costs: • 10,600 1.f., upsizing to 12" @ $12/ft. = 127,200 • 20% engineering/contingencies = 25,400 $ 152,600 Developer's Costs: • 10,600 1.f., 8" portion of distribution main @ $28/ft. = 296,000 • 20% engineering/contingencies = 59,360 356,200 TOTAL PHASE IV = $ 508,800 GRAND TOTAL PHASES I-IV = $2,671,200 IV-4 9-‘01.53 I ) Ql____,‘,1;ij , . ..,• 8, .: i . 2� • n ,I 3 .,- m ,n...jAL .Ir.M JJJ I J IOW awi,,„,„... •• i 1 11 . , pili 1 Air . ,,,,i7o ►!t— _ Ill raillegail Ilk :.- IlirC,4 .X • "�® P: 4 :" Ill i z ... . \b� i. 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TABLE 8 WATER DEMAND, TOWN OF WINDSOR 1990-2010 Year Population Water Demand Maximum Day Required (2.0%) (MGD) Demand (MGD) Storage 1990 5,062 0.926 2.084 2.624 1991 5,163 0.945 2.126 2.666 1992 5,267 0.964 2.168 2.708 1993 5,372 0.983 2.212 2.752 1994 5,479 1.003 2.256 2.796 1995 5,589 1.023 2.301 2.841 1996 5,701 1.043 2.347 1887 1997 5,815 1.064 2.394 2.934 1998 5,931 1.085 2.442 2.982 1999 6,050 1.107 2.491 3.031 2000 6,171 1.129 2541 3.081 2001 6,295 1.152 2592 3:132 2002 6,420 1.175 2.643 3.183 2003 6,548 1.198 2.696 3.236 2004 6,679 1.222 2.750 3.290 2005 6,813 1.247 2.805 3345 2006 6,949 1.272 1861 3.401 2007 7,088 1.297 2.918 3';458 2008 7,230 1.323 2.977 3.517 2009 7,374 1350 3.036 3576 2010 7,522 1377 3.097 3.637 IV-7 900153 B. Sanitary Sewer Improvements Distribution System Improvements The Town of Windsor is currently treating wastewater at the Town's treatment plant located south of the community. The treatment plant is presently treating an estimated 872,000 gallons per day of wastewater from residential, commercial and industrial users. The facility is undergoing expansion and will ultimately be capable of treating 1.3 million gallons per day (MGD) of wastewater. Future sanitary sewer improvements necessary to serve growth for the near planning period through 2010 were studied at the annual growth rate of 2% (See Table 9). Collection main extensions into the planning area are shown in Figure 10. The locations shown are schematic only,with final design locations dependent on right-of-way acquisitions, ground water conditions, or other construction constraints. The mains were laid out approximately on a one-mile grid spacing. The following cost estimates are based on development occurring in the manner shown on the Development Phasing Plan. The cost for each phase is divided into the Town's cost and the Developer's cost, where the developer pays for the cost of an 8-inch main, and the Town pays for the cost of upsizing the lines. Phase I (1991-1995) Town's Costs: • 3,800 1.f., upsizing to 12" main @ $6/ft. = $ 22,800 • 1,800 l.f., upsizing to 10" main @ $3/ft. = 5,400 • 20% engineering/contingencies = 5.600 33,800 IV-8 910133 Developer's Costs: • 3,800 I.f., 8" portion of 12" main @ $12/ft. = 45,600 • 1,800 11, 8" portion of 10" main @ $12/ft. = 21,600 • 20% engineering/contingencies = 13,400 80,600 TOTAL PHASE I = $ 114,400 Phase II (1996-2000) Town's Costs: • 2,000 1.f., upsizing to 12" main @ $6/ft. = $ 12,000 • 20% engineering/contingencies = 2,400 14,400 Developer's Costs: • 2,000 1.f., 8" portion of 12" main @ $12/ft. = 24,000 • 20% engineering/contingencies = 4,800 28,800 TOTAL PHASE II $ 43,200 Iv-9 Phase III (2001-2005) Town's Costs: • 0.3 MGD lift station = $ 250,000 • 2,500 1.f. 6" force main @ $10/ft. = 25,000 • 6,800 l.f., upsizing to 10" main @ $31/ft. = 20,400 • 20% engineering/contingencies = 4,800. 354,500 Developer's Costs: • 6,800 1.f., 8" portion of 10" main @ $12/ft. = 81,600 • 20% engineering/contingencies = 4,800 97,900 TOTAL PHASE III $ 452,400 Phase IV (2006-2010) Town's Costs: • 9,600 1.f., upsizing to 10" main @ $3/ft. = $ 28,800 • 20% engineering/contingencies = 5,800 34,600 Developer's Costs: • 9,600 1.f., 8" portion 10" main @ $12/ft. = 115,200 • 20% engineering/contingencies = 23,000 138,200 TOTAL PHASE IV = $ 172,800 GRAND TOTAL, PHASES I-IV = $782,800 IV-10 9201.53 Treatment Plant Improvements Sanitary sewer improvements for the planning period were based on the Town's current treatment plant capacity and planned expansion to 1.3MGD. This expansion would allow the plant to accept flows at the 2% growth rate until the year 2010 at which time the plant would reach 100% capacity. Three alternatives for meeting the needs of the Town beyond the 1.3MGD capacity were evaluated and are discussed in detail below. 1. Expansion of Existing Treatment Plant Beyond 1.3MGD Assuming 2% annual growth, the existing plant would reach 80% of current capacity in the year 1996, at which time planning and engineering for treatment capabilities beyond 1.3MGD would need to begin. By the year 2007 the plant would reach 95% of capacity at which time the Town would need to be under construction on expansion of the plant (see Table 9). Considerations for expanding the existing treatment plant at its present location would be: • availability/acquisition of land • adequacy of existing trunk mains to plant • necessity for lift stations for lands north of SH 392 • ability to meet state and national standards for treatment • costs of said improvements At the 80% point, the engineering and planning should include a complete analysis of the various treatment options available, relative costs and effectiveness. In addition, Advance Waste Treatment (AWT) may be required to meet more stringent state and national standards for treatment and discharge into a watercourse. These additional facilities would cost an estimated $816,000, including engineering and contingencies. 2. City of Fort Collins Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion of the Town's treatment capabilities by participating in the proposed Ft. Collins facility on SH 392, west of the Cache la Poudre River, is a commitment to treatment needs for the near-term and the long-term planning periods. Considerations for participating in the "regional" facility would include: IV-11 9'30133 • financial commitments for engineering, planning, design, construction management, start-up assistance, operation, maintenance and post-construction services • planning and engineering designs for extension of trunk main(s) west, from existing mains to new facility including river crossing • easement/right-of-way acquisition for trunk main(s) • application and permitting for crossing Cache la Poudre River (EPA, Corps of Engineers, etc.) • location and costs for lift stations required to access new regional facility • division of expenses of trunk mains(s) to new facility; i.e.Town of Windsor capital improvements program or developer installed • separating Town into two treatment "basins"; existing facilities south of SH 392 and new facilities north of SH 392 • assurances that the facility would be available by the year 2010 when the Town's existing treatment plant reaches maximum capacity Estimated construction costs for installation of trunk main and lift station facilities west to the new treatment plant are as follows: Alternative 1: Wastewater for entire town is collected and pumped to new facility (Figure 11) • 10,000 1.f. of 24" sewer main @ $40/ft. = $ 400,000 • 4,520 l.f. of 12" force main @ $20/ft. = 90,400 • 1.3MGD lift station on SH 392 = 438,000 • 10,000 l.f. of 12" force main @ $20/ft. = 200,000 • 0.65MGD lift station at existing plant = 285,000 • 1,000 l.f. of 10" force main @ $18/ft. = 18,000 • 5,000 l.f. of 6" force main @ $10/ft. = 50,000 1V-12 �� : 0153 • 20% engineering and contingencies = 296,300 TOTAL = $1,777,700 Alternative 2: Wastewater flows from only the developing areas north of SH 392 would be treated at the regional facility; existing developed and future developing lands south of SH 392 would continue to use the existing treatment plant* (Figure 12) • 10,000 I.f. of 12" sewer main @ $18/ft. = $180,000 • 4,520 l.f. of 10" force main @ $18/ft. = 81,360 • 0.65MGD lift station on SH 392 = 285,000 • 1,000 l.f. of 10" force main @ $18/ft. = 18,000 • 5,000 l.f. of 6" force main @ $10/ft. = 50,000 • 20% engineering and contingencies = 122.840 TOTAL = $737,200 * Existing treatment plant may require AWT to meet more stringent discharge requirements. Estimated costs for AWT of 0.65MGD is $360,000, including engineering and contingencies. The above estimates do not include costs for easement/right-of-way acquisition or land purchases. 3. City of Greeley Regional Treatment Facility As in the case of the Fort Collins regional treatment facility, considerations for participation in a Greeley regional facility factors in the near-term as well as the long-term planning needs for the Town of Windsor. Participation and planning for Windsor's commitment to this facility would include: • financial commitments for engineering, planning, design, construction management, start-up assistance, operation and maintenance and post construction services • easement/right-of-way acquisition along natural river corridor (Poudre River) IV-13 910153 • design, construction and costs for trunk main(s)from existing facilities, south and east to the new facility • application and permitting for construction adjacent to the Poudre River (EPA, Corps of Engineers, etc.) • assurances that facility would be available by the year 2010 Estimated construction costs for installation of a gravity system trunk main from the vicinity of the existing treatment plant, south and east to a probable site at the northwest corner of the City of Greeley are as follows (see Figure 13): • 45,000 l.f. of 24" sewer main @ $40/ft. = $1,800,000 • 20% engineering and contingencies = 360,000 TOTAL = $2,160,000 The above estimate does not include easement/right-of-way acquisition or land purchases associated with construction of the trunk main along the Poudre River Corridor. IV-14 9: 0133 TABLE 9 SEWER DEMAND, TOWN OF WINDSOR 1990-2010 Population Res. Sewer Ind./Cont. Year (2.0%) Demand (MGD) Demand (MGD) Total (MGD) 1990 5,062 0.673 0.200 0.873 1991 5,163 0.687 0.269 0.955 1992 5,267 0.700 0.270 0.970 1993 5,372 0.714 0.271 0.986 1994 5,479 0.729 0.273 1.002 1995 5,589 0.743 0.274 1.018 1996 5,701 0.758 0.276 1.034 1997 5,815 0.773 0.277 1.051 1998 5,931 0.789 0.279 1.068 1999 6,050 0.805 0.280 1.085 2000 6,171 0.821 0.282 1.103 2001 6,294 0.837 0.284 1.121 2002 6,420 0.854 0.285 1.139 2003 6,548 0.871 0.287 1.158 2004 6,679 ` 0.888 0.289 1.177 2005 6,813 0.906 0.291 1.197 2006 6,949 0.924 0.292 1.217 2007 7,088 0.943 0.294 1.237 2008 7,230 0.962 0.296 1.258 2009 7,374 0.981 0.298 1.279 2010`' 7,522 1.000 0.300 1.300 IV-15 9301.53 4_,_----,_7----- 3 --. i._ _,„, ,-. ... . ,l 3 ,••., o. ck I in k .93°--------1-- o m 1- ;dine. 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Drainage Facilities The Town of Windsor has an existing Storm Water Drainage Report prepared by M&I Consulting Engineers, dated August 1977, which shall be referred to as the "Master Study." The area studied in this report encompasses the majority of the primary growth area with the exception of the northern portions of Sections 16 and 17, the southern section of Section 15 and the northern portion of Section 22. The "Master Study" established a study area that was divided into numerous individual drainage basins and established criteria for recommended improvements to existing and future development. The report was based on an annual growth rate of 8.5% and therefore assumed a much larger revenue base to fund these improvements. In amending the revenue analysis to adjust the anticipated growth rate to 2% annually, a sharp decrease in available funding as well as funds generated by new service taps has dramatically revised the rate at which these improvements could be made. The "Master Study" identified drainage improvements that fall within the primary growth area. This current analysis assumes that these improvements need to be made within the planning period 1990 through 2010. The costs of the improvements identified in the "Master Study" were first converted to current dollars, then several models were developed for funding of these improvements based on various drainage fee charges for new developing lots. (These costs are based on a 10% interest rate amortized over 20 years.) The Town has what has been defined as a "problem area" for drainage; that area being in the vicinity of 2nd Street and Chestnut Street, needing immediate attention. By increasing the dollar amount per lot for drainage fees, as outlined in Tables 10-12, available funding for the necessary drainage improvements is accelerated accordingly. Three different scenarios are analyzed, with cost per lot at $750, $1,000 and $1,500, respectively. The 2nd Street Channel Improvements are identified in Tables 10-12 as Bond Issue 1. The additional improvements are 2) 2nd Street Conduit Improvements, 3) Basin 63 improvements, and 4) Basin O improvements (Bond Issues 2, 3, and 4). The total cost of these improvements is $1,003,100. IV-20 920t53 Development in the primary growth area not addressed in the "Master Study" should be developed in accordance with the Town's "Storm Drainage Design Criteria." Additional areas not previously covered in the "Master Study" include those identified as Basins A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, and A-5 as shown in Figure 14. Table 13 summarizes the costs associated with construction of regional detention facilities according to Development Phase III and Development Phase IV schedule of drainage improvements. If regional detention facilities are not constructed, each new development should have approved plans for stormwater control, including on-site detention and controlled release facilities. 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L.F. $ 60 $30,000 Pond Earthwork 14,800 C.Y. 1 14,800 Outlet Structure 1 Each 3,000 3,000 Seeding/Hydromulch 1 Acre 800 800 48,600 + 25% Cont.& Eng. 12.150 $60,750 Basin A-4 60" RCP 500 ft. L.F. $ 92 $46,000 Pond Earthwork 37,900 C.Y. 1 37,900 Outlet Structure 1 Each 4,000 4,000 Seeding/Hydromulch 6 Acre 800 4800 ' 92,700 + 25% Cont. &Eng. 23.175 $115,875 Basin A-5 60" RCP 500 ft. L.F. $ 92 $46,000 Pond Earthwork 40,000 C.Y. 1 40,000 Outlet Structure 1 Each 4,000 4,000 Seeding/Hydromulch 6 Acre 800 4.800 94,800 + 25%Cont. & Eng. 23.700 $118,500 Development Phase III Total: 5295.125 Development Phase IV Ouantitv MEd Unit Cost Total Cost Basin A-1 30"RCP 500 ft. L.F. $ 40 $20,000 Pond Earthwork 4,210 C.Y. 1 4,210 Outlet Structure 1 Each 3,000 3,000 Seeding/Hydromulch 1 Acre 800 810 28,010 + 25%Cont.& Eng. 7.002 $35,012 Basin A-2 72"RCP 500 ft. L.F. $ 110 $55,000 Pond Earthwork 51,550 C.Y. 1 51,550 Outlet Structure 1 Each 5,000 5,000 Seeding/Hydromulch 8 Acre 800 6.400 117,950 + 25% Cont. &Eng. 29.488 $147,438 Development Phase IV Total: ialLMI Iv-25 9304.53 -------/ .....' " L.7__:, -• 1 'Y'?" c((z.....,,,,----------,___-"---\,_ In .• (Ad oar N',.' a rn 11 in IC ,,,,,,,,,_\._3 O ..• O .I A...,_,, y O et "� �� R•�e N O • 1 • 0core -'� •. *it,. . EEL," t U ZI I (Cr■ \ .. ^ni011111111n��" ' ' i In ayy ° 4P= velx,r) C\I 0 N; . $ A P • -+ � ' CC ill'' • / fib. -p ICE 1 )-- • ./,, Y 1 ,9 1 •."- a I (Tr-- 0 m _ ,I c ! i ; I .. g co 1: . . ' 7:(P �e 'I ' t . Q ,$$ ,U= / 1` CNI a nl'14 c ,I -- a ji_:_b• -- ___,) ,,-, GO' I f '\,y- ' \\I - - + .___. j:I%1� r _. (; ( Vii'• 1 D. Goals and Policies This section of the Plan has presented specific analyses and recommendations concerning water and sewer utilities and drainage. The following goals and policies address a more general level of service provision in the Town of Windsor. Goals: Provide an adequate level of general governmental services, public facilities and utilities to Town residents. Maintain a balance between community facilities and user population. The areas with the highest priority for development should be those with the least natural or physical constraints and those that can be most easily served. Policies: PS-1 The Town shall incorporate prioritized decisions on capital improvements into a capital improvements program to acquire,preserve and develop those public areas and facilities needed in the future. PS-2 Windsor may require analysis of the fiscal impact of new development upon public services, facilities and utilities during the development review process. PS-3 The availability and/or capability of extension of existing services shall be used as criteria in determining the location of land uses within the planning area. The Town will not extend sewer and water services beyond existing boundaries or beyond new boundaries created through annexation. PS-4 Expansion of sewer capacity beyond the year 2000 needs to be based on comparative study of options, with such study to be financed by the Town and/or supplemental monies from other sources. PS-5 New development will pay for the construction of utilities within the project. Water and sewer mains will be constructed at the line sizes designated in the Windsor Comprehensive Plan. In situations where annexing developments are located outside of Windsor's Primary Growth Area and which will incur IV-27 9:0153 significant utility connection costs, the Town may require the annexor to construct the utility extension(s) at the annexor's cost pursuant to standards set by the Town. The Town may enter, at its discretion, into negotiations to set up an equitable recapture agreement(s) when the placement of these lines will benefit adjacent and other property owners. These cost recapture agreements could involve investments by the Town and/or place requirements for future payments by others who will benefit from the improvements. PS-6 Windsor encourages water conservation in the community through retrofitting existing structures with water conservation devices, installing such devices in new construction, implementing conservation lawn-watering practices, and reviewing the present water use rate structure and its relationship to water consumption. PS-7 Landscaping plans will be required in conjunction with plans for the development of drainage detention ponds. PS-8 Developments where septic systems are proposed to dispose of sanitary waste will not be approved in the Town of Windsor. Lands that are annexed to Windsor where existing developments dispose of sanitary waste in septic systems and potable water is obtained from wells will be allowed to continue this practice until central utilities are within 400 feet of the property boundary on which these systems exist. At that time, these properties will be required to hook into central utility systems, pay the appropriate fees and line construction costs, and the on-lot systems are to be abandoned. Wells may be continued to be used for irrigation purposes unless other agreements are made to the contrary. PS-9 Windsor will reconsider the policy of accepting only Big Thompson water rights at annexation. Acceptance of ground water rights, cash in lieu of water rights transfer, the timing of water rights transfer and the impact of water rights transfer from northeastern Colorado to the Denver metropolitan area are some of the issues to be addressed in the policy study. IV-28 930^53 V. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND HAZARDS A. Existing Conditions/Planning Influences 1. Soils Soils in the Windsor Planning Area were identified and analyzed by using the Soil Surveys of Weld County, Southern Part, and Larimer County, produced by the U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service in Cooperation with Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station and published in 1980. A "soil association" as mapped on the general soil map of the County consists of a landscape or geographic area that has a distinctive proportional pattern of different soils, relief, and drainage. These map units are generally named for the major soil. The soils of the region are an important consideration for development potential. Generally, the soils are fertile and productive, and this condition contributed to early economic development in both Weld and Larimer Counties. However, there are some areas where soil types present some obstacles to construction, drainage, and other elements involved in industrial, commercial, or residential development. In Larimer County some of the land near Windsor is of rough terrain, and is basically untillable because it is punctuated by rock outcrops and ledges, restricting community development in these areas. In general, east of the mountains, along the rivers and streams, this area is overlain with sandy loam and fine sandy loams. Characteristic of this soil type are drainage/erosion problems. These problems may be quite troublesome due to high water tables approaching river level. The degree to which drainage obstructs development in these soil areas varies greatly. Two primary soil associations are present within the planning area: The Olney-Kim-Otero association is found mainly in the northern portion of the town covering most of the planning area. It consists of loamy sand and fine sandy loam. These soils are used primarily for irrigated and nonirrigated cropland and for rangeland. The Tassel-Thedalund-Terry is a smaller association and is present in the southern edge of the planning area. These are fine sandy loam soils of the slopes associated with the crests V-1 930153 I and shoulders of the ridges and breaks. The soils in this map unit are used mainly for rangeland. Two other soil associations are present in the planning area in more limited locations: The Aquolls-Aquert-Bankard association is present in the western edge along the floodplains in the planning area. These soils are loamy and have a seasonal high water table, and they are associated with the Cache La Poudre River. The Nunn-Dacono-Altvan association also occurs along the Cache La Poudre River floodplain on the eastern edge of the planning area. The soil consists of loam, clay loam and sandy clay loam of the high terraces and alluvial fans. The primary use for these soils is irrigated cropland. The soil limitations faced in Weld County are similar to those in Larimer County. Fine sandy loam and clay loam are found along the streams and rivers and have the same potential, associational drainage problems. Generally, the land around Windsor is suitable for development. There are some areas where special consideration is needed before any construction should be undertaken, although these areas are not very extensive. Soils in the planning area were mapped and ranked according to their constraints for urban development; rated as slight, moderate, or severe. Most of the soils are in the slight category, with few or no constraints to development. Severe soils in the planning area are associated with the Poudre River corridor along the floodplains and in low spots that are poorly drained. Such areas also include the steep slopes south of the Kodak plant, and the John Law ditch east of town, and parallel to Weld County Road 21. Other severe conditions are associated with drainageways, canals and reservoirs. In Larimer County the severe soils conditions are more extensive in nature. Most of the severity is not associated with any significant geographical features except the Poudre River corridor,between Interstate 25 and the Larimer-Weld County line(approximately 2.5 miles). The severe classification is primarily due to flooding potential or high shrink-swell characteristics which could limit the suitability for urban development. It should be noted V-2 92;0153 that these soil association rankings are very general and are intended to serve merely as a warning sign when development is contemplated in a particular area. In those areas designated"severe," special attention should be paid to the hazard or construction limitation present and to mitigation measures proposed by a prospective developer. The rankings do not preclude potential development from taking place. However, soil testing should be required by the Town for specific development proposals and be reviewed by a competent geotechnical engineer. 2. Slope The topography of the planning area is rather gentle, given to rolling prairies, with the major exception being a ridge which runs southwest of Windsor. Here the slope becomes quite steep and at places exceeds 20 percent. Elevation varies from 4,719' along County Road 25 on the southeastern boundary of the planning area to 5,195' at a high point along U.S. Route 14 on the northern edge. The official elevation for Windsor is 4,800'. 3. Climate Windsor experiences a semi-arid continental climate typical of the eastern plains of Colorado. There is a relatively long growing season, varying from 120 to 140 days. Average annual precipitation is 12 inches, with most of the precipitation falling as rain during the warmer part of the year. Rain is normally heaviest late in spring and early in summer. In winter periods of very cold weather are caused by Arctic air moving in from the north or northeast. These cold periods alternate with frequent milder periods that occur when westerly winds are warmed as they move downslope. Winter snowfall is frequent, but snow cover usually disappears during mild periods. Summers are usually warm with frequent hot days. A large daily range in temperature is common. V-3 930 .53 4. Wildlife Wildlife and wildlife habitat are valuable natural resources for Windsor residents and for those who live in other adjacent locales to which these animals may migrate. The abundance of wildlife in Windsor is an important contribution to the economic health and quality of life. Two primary ecosystems are present in the planning area: plains grasslands and lowland riparian/wetland areas. Riparian areas are natural habitats located at or near the bank of a watercourse, such as a stream or lake. Lowland riparian habitat is the most endangered ecosystem. These wetlands provide a travel corridor for wildlife including whitetail and mule deer, beaver, mink, fox, coyote, skunks, racoons, muskrats, wild turkeys, and, very rarely, lions and bears. The planning area includes habitats for pheasants, rabbits, squirrels and a wintering ground for bald and golden eagles. Smaller raptors such as peregrine falcons that primarily feed on other birds are also present in the planning area. Waterfowl (geese and ducks) in fairly large numbers are present during the winter period, typically arriving in October and staying to mid to late February. These waterfowl come to feed in harvested corn fields. The wintering areas in Windsor are primarily to the north and west of the town. 5. Mineral Resources/Extraction Mineral production in the Windsor area is dominated by sand and gravel. Most of it is useable as a concrete aggregate when washed. The sand is also suitable for plaster, concrete, brick, mortar and pavement when it is screened from the gravel. Several sand and gravel pits are located at deposit areas near Windsor along the Poudre River. Most of the high quality sand and gravel deposits are found along major drainages, either within the floodplain or in adjacent stream terraces. V-4 9201.53 Poudre Tech Center is a large-scale multi-use project which incorporates a variety of land uses. This 1,150-acre development is currently owned by Trollco, Inc. and has been annexed into Windsor. The initial development will consist of excavation of alluvial sands and gravel along the north and south floodplains of the Cache La Poudre River. It is projected by the developer that 15,000,000 tons of sand and gravel will be excavated over a period of twenty (20) to thirty (30) years, to be conducted in phases. The property will be mined using traditional methods. A six (6) acre area with dimensions of 500 feet on each side will be mined at any given time and 300,000 to 700,000 tons per year could be processed and potentially removed from the site. An aggregate processing and transportation facility is planned to be located at the site to conduct the operation. The Great Western Railroad might be used as an alternate source of material hauling, which could significantly reduce the number of truck trips per day. The second part of the project is the planned development of residential, commercial and industrial tracts with accompanying open space and a proposed golf course. B. Environmental Resources and Hazards Plan The Environmental Resources and Hazards Plan Map (Figure 15) summarizes some of the principal factors that can have significant impacts on land development around Windsor such as floodplains, wildlife corridors, and potential soil constraint areas. Land use allocations, routes for utility extensions, future road alignments, trail systems, and storm drainage systems are especially affected by these planning influences. This is not to suggest that no development can or should take place in areas affected by one or more of these environmental constraints. However, potential developers should be aware that the Town may require additional studies, special engineering practices, or mitigative action before development can proceed in these areas. C. Goals and Policies Goals: Unique or distinctive natural features and systems, critical wildlife habitats, and unique or critical environmental resources should be conserved and preserved in a manner that assures their protection V-5 9301,53 from adverse impacts and which is consistent with sound conservation practices. Community growth should respect and incorporate existing environmental constraints and opportunities to assure that new development and redevelopment will exist in harmony with the area's natural and manmade environment and that the natural environment is preserved and enhanced. Policies: ENV-1 Development shall not be recommended in areas where soil problems, such as erosion, shrink-swell potential, and other possible building limitations are present unless geotechnical study can demonstrate adequate methods and techniques to mitigate these problems during and after construction. ENV-2 Permanent structures will be discouraged or prohibited within the 100- year floodplain limits. Developments in floodplain areas will be required to meet FEMA requirements prior to construction. ENV-3 Preserve unique, sensitive, and critical natural areas such as lakes, streams, aquifer recharge areas, wildlife habitats, significant stands of trees, and scenic vistas. ENV-4 Special studies, special engineering practices, and/or mitigative actions may be required before development can proceed in areas of high environmental impact as identified on the Environmental Constraints Map. ENV-5 In order to maintain good air quality, the Town will follow state and Environmental Protection Agency standards for industrial emissions, promote development that reduces the number and length of vehicle commuting trips, and require fugitive dust control during construction and operation of business, industrial, and residential developments. Streets in residential areas will be required to be paved. V-6 930 \53 TITLE Fo ,4444....,., 44,,44.. ire TOWN OF WINDSOR Environmental Resources �.:,..1.. I.. . >�.�' ,,3,I,o�11144 INCORPORATED AREA . 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The newer homes are located in the western and southern portions of the town on large lots. The circulation pattern in these areas has cul-de-sacs and loop streets typical of modern suburban street layout. In 1990, the median value for a single-family detached dwelling in Windsor was $67,600. The Town has a great deal of vacant land zoned for residential use. b. Multifamily Residential Multifamily residential accounts for a very small amount of land use. Construction of multifamily dwellings occurred in the early 1970s, but has tapered off with the exception of housing for the elderly which was constructed in 1976 and 1984. Multifamily housing consisting of apartment buildings and duplexes can be found at these locations: east of SH 257 near Windsor Lake, 3rd Street and Chestnut, east and west of Seventh Street near Chestnut and Stone Mountain Drive, and in the northwest corner of town near Thirteenth Street. As of 1990, there were 542 units of multifamily housing in Windsor, representing about 28% of the total dwelling units. VI-1 9301.53 c. Mobile Homes/Manufactured Homes Mobile homes are not centrally located in the planning area. As of 1990, there were 22 mobile homes in the town. The placement of any mobile home within Windsor is a zoning variance procedure subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. In general, attitudes have been unfavorable regarding the location of such units in the town. Commercial Commercial land uses serve a wide variety of needs in the community and a mixture of such uses are located in the downtown area. They are concentrated on either side of Main Street in this central business district, primarily between Twelfth Street to Second Street. Occupied business areas include two major retail centers (the Valley Shopping Center and Windsor West Shopping Center) and in downtown, a restaurant/bar, hardware store, laundromat, gas station/convenience stores, banks, and other businesses. Industrial/Manufacturing Industrial facilities had an influential role in the development of the community. They are medium to large employers, high-level taxpayers and have been the major cause of population growth. Existing industry in Windsor is located principally on the eastern and southeastern edges of the community, along the railroad tracks and State Highway 257. The most important industrial activity is the Eastman Kodak plant. The Kodak plant (located in the county) has had significant impacts upon Windsor. It has brought many new people to the region and provides employment for Windsor residents. Other industries engaged in manufacturing activities are the Deline Box Company, adjacent to Eastman Park Drive and State Highway 257, and the Metal Container Corporation, located across from Kodak. Currently, the locations needs of Windsor industries are satisfied, but growth may require new areas for industry. VI-2 9;7,01.5a 2. Existing Land Use -- Planning Area The predominant land use around Windsor in Weld County is agriculture-related activity. Numerous irrigation ditches are present that provide water for crop production. The main crops are corn, alfalfa, sugar beets, pinto beans, potatoes, and onions. Malting barley and vegetables are grown on smaller acreages. Wheat is the principal crop on nonirrigated soils. Sugar beet processing was once a major industry in Windsor, employing a large percentage of the Town's labor force until the plant closed in 1967. Agriculture is still a major element of the economy in Weld County, which is one of the most agriculturally productive counties in the nation. There are several rural subdivisions in the planning area that are made up of single-family residences on large lots. These are described in more detail in the section on existing zoning in the planning area. Single-family estate-type residences on large sites are scattered throughout the planning area. In Larimer County the Ptarmigan golf course/housing development, located on SH 392 about one mile east of I-25, is also characterized by large- lot residential units. When completely built out,this development will occupy 308 acres with 386 single-family residential units. Also located in Larimer County west of the I-25/SH 392 interchange is an RV marine dealership (now closed) and a horse farm. South of this location about a mile is a residential development that includes some manufactured housing units. A sand and gravel mining operation is located west of Windsor near the Weld-Larimer county line and along the Cache La Poudre River. The other major industrial land use in the planning area is the Kodak Colorado Division plant, located southeast of the Town. This facility employs approximately 2,600 people and has had significant impacts upon Windsor. There are a few other industrial land uses of a smaller nature east of SH 257, including a trucking firm and an electrical substation. 3. Existing Zoning -- Town of Windsor There are presently fifteen designated zone districts in Windsor. Only eleven of these are being used and have actual geographical boundaries. Zone district locations in Windsor generally follow the existing land uses, with a few exceptions. These zone districts are VI-3 9301.53 shown on the Existing Land Use and Zoning Map (Figure 15). Five are residential (SF-1, SF-2, MF-1, MF-2, PD-R), two commercial (NC, GC), two industrial (I-H, I-L), plus the central business district (CBD), planned unit development (PUD), and recreation and open space (O) zone districts. Single-family areas are zoned SF-1 and SF-2 (for single-family attached residential) and the multifamily locations are zoned MF-1 and MF-2 (for high density multifamily residential). The NC and GC districts represent the neighborhood commercial and general commercial zones respectively. These zones exist mainly on Main Street and SH 257. Of the seven areas zoned for commercial use, only four have had any development--the downtown, Valley Shopping Center, Windsor West Shopping Center,and the automobile dealership on SH 392 east of town. The existing zoning in the downtown area, CBD, includes typical business areas as well as numerous single-family residences. Some of the single-family dwellings have been converted into office spaces. The CBD district includes Main Street and along the Colorado and Southern railroad areas. The CBD has a broad variety of activities such as retail shops, services, and recreation establishments, an office center, a civic center and a marina. This center serves as a focal point for the entire community. Several single-family and multifamily areas encircle the CBD and account for approximately 900 acres of land. One of these is directly adjacent to the CBD offering easy access to the downtown for a large number of people. At the same time, the potential for activity in the CBD is enhanced by the proximity of nearby residents. There is an area of single-family residences north of Main Street and south of Windsor Lake in a location zoned MF-2. This area also includes a commercial salvage operation, Morey Glass. These uses conflict with the current zoning designation. A limited amount of industrially zoned land is located in Windsor directly east of Town across SH 257. The location of the Eastman-Kodak industrial property encroaches somewhat on the area available for growth of the town. Planned residential development (PD-R) and Planned Unit Development (PUD) zones are confined to the newer sections of town. This is because of their flexibility in allowing different types of development to occur in these newer subdivisions. VI-4 930133 a. Trends The existing zoning in Windsor reflects fairly well existing as well as potential future land uses, except for the few areas mentioned above. The fairly significant amount of zoned property that is vacant within the town boundaries provides an ample supply of land for residential, commercial, and industrial expansion. The relationship of land uses for Windsor is proposed to remain similar to what exists. However, the town may wish to consider annexing additional land within the planning area for future development. b. Zone Districts General descriptions of the Town's zoning districts are as follows: SF-1/Single-Family Residential. This zone is intended to provide for the development of single-family detached dwellings including manufactured homes. It is intended that such development be served by institutional uses and community facilities compatible with the character of the district. SF-2/Single-Family Attached Residential. To provide for residential development of single- family attached dwellings of the duplex or townhouse type where all dwelling units have ground-level occupancy and private entrances at relatively low density and where such development would be compatible with surrounding residential uses. E/Estate. Intended to provide for large lot residential subdivisions permitting the keeping of certain large domestic animals as accessory uses and providing for the maximum usage of topographic features to promote a balance of residential zoning by creating a semi-rural environment. MF-1/Multifamily Residential. To provide for residential development of multifamily dwellings in areas where such development would be compatible with surrounding uses and where such intensive use would not create service problems. VI-5 930153 MF-2/Multifamily Residential. To provide for more intensive development of multifamily residential districts in areas where such development would be compatible with surrounding uses and where such intensive use would not create service problems. NC/Neighborhood Commercial. Intended to provide for appropriately located groups of retail stores and service establishments serving the daily needs of a local neighborhood and of such character, scale, appearance, and operation as to be compatible with the character of the surrounding residential areas. CBD/Central Business District. To provide for the development of a concentration of commercial, office, recreational, cultural, entertainment, and governmental facilities serving as a center of community activity. It is also intended to conserve and enhance the existing central business area for the benefit of the community as a whole. GC/General Commercial. To provide land for a range of commercial uses including wholesale businesses, services, and sales that will respond to both the needs of the Town and the surrounding agricultural community. I-H/Heavy Industrial. To identify and preserve land suitable for heavy industrial use and to provide of the orderly grouping of such uses in an appropriate setting. It is also intended to establish such regulatory controls as are deemed necessary to promote a harmonious relationship between heavy industrial uses and the community at large. I-L/Limited Industrial. To identify and preserve land suitable for limited industrial use and to provide for the orderly grouping of such uses in an appropriate setting. O/Recreation and Open Space. To preserve land for recreational uses and public and private open space. Residential development of such areas would be subject to rezoning. However, residential subdivisions could encompass open space areas if the open space within such developments was planned to overlay the previous recreation and open space district. PD-R/Planned Residential Development. It is intended to encourage the creation of a desirable intermixture of residential dwelling types with ancillary commercial uses and common recreational uses and open space. VI-6 9201.53 PUD/Planned Unit Development. To provide for the planning and development of substantial tracts of land, suitable in location and character for the uses proposed, as unified and integrated entities in accordance with detailed developmental plans. PD-MHD/Planned Mobile Home Park. To encourage the unified planning and development of permanent mobile home parks providing all facilities and amenities appropriate to the need of residents. Also, to provide for the orderly grouping of mobile homes, accessory uses and common facilities within the park and to provide such regulatory controls as will assure a harmonious relationship between the mobile home park and adjoining residential uses. 4. Existing Zoning -- Planning Area Weld County Most of the zoned County land adjacent to the corporate boundaries of Windsor is designated A-Agriculture. This zone district is the agriculture production zone for Weld County. Four platted residential subdivisions currently exist in the County in Windsor's planning area under a PUD or PD-R zone designation. These are primarily estate type and large-lot residential developments. The objective of a PUD or PD-R zone district is to encourage flexibility and variety in development. These subdivisions are the Valley View, Pherd Himmel, Northwest Estates, and Roth Subdivisions. These subdivisions rely on Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association and Public Service Company for electricity. Weld County water districts and wells are the main sources of their water supply. Individual septic systems provide sewage treatment in these subdivisions. Pherd Himmel, the closest of the subdivisions to the Town boundaries, is approximately three miles north on WCR 19. Several other locations zoned USR (use by special review) or SUP(special use permit), exist in the County within Windsor's planning area. These include uses related to mineral resource development, agricultural services, and wildlife preservation (see Figure 16). VI-7 9301.53 A major industrially zoned location within the planning area is the Kodak plant located on Eastman Park Drive and SH 257 southeast of Windsor's town boundaries. Other uses zoned industrial in the county include the Universal Forest Products Company located between the town cemetery/ballfield and Chimney Park. This use is an intrusion of County industrial zoning into a residential and park section of Windsor. It requires greater buffering to reduce incompatibility with adjacent uses in the Town. The existing zoning in the County is for the most part advantageous to Windsor because it generally does not conflict with adjacent zoned areas in Windsor. Also, the logical direction for commercial, agribusiness and industrial growth activities are to the northeast, east and southeast of town where there is railroad service and highway access. However, some of the USR and SUP locations may require buffering in the future if they are to be compatible with future urban development by the Town. The industrial zoning of Kodak and its surrounding land will have a major influence on possible future adjacent development in the Town. B. Annexation Issues 1. Discussion Annexation, and all new developments for that matter, will impact the existing situation in any community. An evaluation of what these impacts might be is useful to carefully judge the assumption that new growth will be good for the community. In reality, new growth produces additional costs which will need to be made up with additional revenues. The key is to make certain that up-front costs do not outstrip Windsor's ability to pay for them prior to receiving adequate revenues from a development project. Up-front costs and impacts include professional review costs; fiscal impact analyses concerning services such as police protection, street maintenance, and utility expansion; economic development impacts and opportunities; and the provision of these public facilities and services on a timely basis. VI-8 2. General Criteria General criteria are useful when judging the initial merits of a proposed annexation. These criteria can be used to give guidance to a particular annexor about the potential annexation of a particular piece of property. The proposal should be able to positively address the following issues: a) Be contained within the Town planning and influence area; conforms to Windsor's Comprehensive Plan. b) Development proposals will be forthcoming and are generally compatible with existing uses. c) Impact assessments are welcomed and financial means exist to conduct these assessments. d) Existing utility infrastructure exists and can be expanded; coordination among various utility providers can be demonstrated. e) Access is available or easily acquired. f) Reasonable and prudent contiguity exists, in compliance with State law. g) Special or unique environmental features or hazards have been recognized. h) How the proposed annexation shall integrate with the existing community. 3. Impact Assessment New developments and annexations will impact the community in a number of ways, producing opportunities for growth and development but also financial and planning burdens on Windsor in the short term. Generally, these burdens fall into a number of categories, and the community needs to be prepared to deal with all of them during the course of the annexation and development process. How these assessment and planning costs are to be paid must be sorted out at the beginning of annexation or development discussions and can VI-9 930 ".5a be paid by the developer, paid by the community, or shared. The list below is not intended to be exhaustive, but it covers the major issues that normally arise. a) Administrative - review fee agreement negotiations - annexation agreements: legal and technical staff time; negotiation sessions; consultant time - development plan reviews: technical staff and consultant time; planning commission reviews; public hearings - formal annexation acceptance and zoning hearings; document recording - comprehensive plan update process - inter-agency coordination - County impact report preparation b) Fiscal Impact Assessment - comparison of projected revenue streams against costs of providing police, maintenance, and other public services to the annexation - negotiations to resolve conflicts to make the fiscal impact positive - project development schedules c) Utility Infrastructure - treatment capacity assessment; distribution line assessment - existing line locations and necessary off-site improvements - technical utility plans review - water rights transfer negotiations - water augmentation plan review - drainage integration and plan review - infrastructure development financial agreements d) Roads and Streets - traffic generation of the project as planned; road planning review - off-site impacts on existing streets, intersections, bridges, and drainage - right-of-way exaction agreements - planned roads versus existing roads and interconnection negotiations - road development financial agreements VI-10 "no 4 t- e) Development Plan Negotiations - environmental impact review - site plan review density negotiations - land use planning - referral agency comment integration 4. Implementation As part of the comprehensive plan process, an infrastructure extension policy and elements of a model annexation agreement have been suggested for the Town. They outline the developer's and the Town's responsibilities with respect to financing, building, and maintaining roads, drainage, water, sewer, traffic, park and other improvements, exactions and dedications associated with the development. While the Town would need to negotiate the details with each developer, the suggested infrastructure extension policy and model annexation elements establish the framework or "ground rules" around which the project- specific details are drafted. Adoption of standard policies and a model agreement will help elevate project-specific negotiations to firmer and more technically and legally sound "ground." 5. Annexation within the Planning Area The Future Land Use Plan (see Figure 17) establishes a primary growth area for the Town of Windsor. Annexation of land within this area is contemplated in the next 10 to 15 years, based on a general growth pattern moving outward from the core area of the community. Land not currently within the Town's corporate boundary, but in the primary growth area, essentially makes up the"annexation plan"for the community. The primary growth area was used in the analysis of the Town's utility systems. Figure 18 shows an extension to the west along State Highway 392 to Interstate 25. The purpose of this strategic "flagpole" arm is to take in land for future commercial uses at this key intersection to provide tax revenues for the Town. Issues concerning provision of services (particularly sewer) will need to be resolved for this extension to be feasible. Intergovernmental agreements will likely be necessary, and the Town should carefully VI-11 a-3-0-145P analyze what incentives, if any, it may wish to offer to property owners within the annexation area. Goal: Ensure the logical extension of the Town boundaries so that Windsor may expand in a directed, logical, and fiscally sound manner. Policies: A-1 Developers of new areas should equitably participate in the provision of needed public services, facilities, and utilities serving their areas so that such development will not be a burden on existing Windsor residents. A-2 Land proposed for annexation should have a proposed or existing land use that is consistent with Windsor's future land use plan and compatible with surrounding areas. A-3 Preference shall be given to development proposals that are able to prove they will provide a long-term positive fiscal benefit to the Town. Fiscal impact analysis at the developer's expense may be required. A-4 Already annexed and underdeveloped land within the Town should be given first priority for development. This does not rule out, however, strategic annexations within the Primary Growth Area or outside of it to protect the Town's growth options as long as agreements to provide central services to these annexations are developed and approved. A-5 Participate in the regional planning effort associated with defining land use along the I-25 corridor as proposed by the City of Fort Collins to begin in 1993. A-6 Pursue intergovernmental agreements with Larimer and Weld Counties to direct that new developments proposed in these counties which can reasonably be served with public utilities from Windsor or from existing special districts, and/or which are adjacent to the existing community boundaries, annex to Windsor. Those developments that ultimately do not annex should be VI-12 920'",.i3 directed to develop to Windsor's utility and road standards. A-7 Pursue intergovernmental agreements with Larimer and Weld Counties to limit the level of commercial (retail) development on unincorporated county land in Windsor's planning area unless these properties annex to Windsor. C. Future Land Use Plan 1. Primary Growth Area On the Future Land Use Map (Figure 17), a primary growth area is designated within Windsor's planning area. The primary growth area is intended to delineate those portions of the planning area where it is most logical to extend urban services in the near term (5 to 10 years hence) and areas where the highest priority parcels for annexation are located. Developers are encouraged to locate within the primary growth area first, before other locations are considered. Determination of the boundary for the primary growth area was based on analysis of utility capacity, projected population growth, land absorption, circulation patterns, environmental constraints, and from discussions with citizens and Town officials. Areas outside the primary growth area include presently annexed portions of the Town to the north and south. However, it was felt that extension of services to these locations would not occur (and was not feasible) within the time frame of near-term growth. The Future Land Use Plan is a core element of the comprehensive plan and illustrates the desired future land use pattern for the Town of Windsor. This plan should be revised and updated when necessary due to changing circumstances or new information. 2. Land Use Descriptions A description of the categories used in the Future Land Use Plan follows. VI-13 92°1.53 • Single-Family Residential Provides for single-family detached and attached units at gross densities up to seven dwelling units per acre. • Multifamily Residential This category allows for the development of all types of housing, including apartments and condominiums, at gross densities of 8 to 15 dwelling units per acre. • Commercial This category is intended to provide for a variety of uses of a business/commercial nature, including retail, office, and service establishments, and supportive activities such as restaurants and other complementary uses. • Central Business District (CBD) A general area combining retail and municipal facilities uses together in an identifiable design scheme. It is intended to serve as the primary commercial center of the Town, an area that establishes Windsor's identity for its own residents and all others who visit. • Industrial Provides for limited or heavy manufacturing, processing, distribution, and assembly activities, and large-scale warehousing and storage operations. Convenient access to transportation (rail or highway) is a major location incentive for these types of uses. The nearness and type of adjacent land uses will be a major factor in determining the appropriateness of industrial uses within the designated areas. • Public/Quasi-Public/Cultural This category provides for governmental and institutional uses, including schools, libraries, utility facilities, water and sewer treatment facilities, etc., and cultural uses such as churches. • Mixed Use Allows for a development of a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial uses. These areas are prime locations for "planned developments." VI-14 0^,,j:�r • Parks/Open Space The parks and open space designation is applied to lands that are to remain open and free from development so as to protect natural environmental elements, such as floodplains and major drainageways. These lands may be in private or public/quasi- public ownership. 3. Future Land Use Pattern The designated land uses within the current Town limits essentially continue the present land use pattern and reflect existing zoning designations. Lands outside the Town limits for which future land uses are delineated are located primarily east of SH 257 and west of Windsor Lake. The areas east of SH 257 are predominantly industrial and commercial, reflecting the influence of Kodak and a planned (but vacant) industrial park, and also the convergence of railroad lines in the area. A single-family residential location is shown north of Eastman Park Drive in Section 22, based on proximity to employment centers and easy utility extension. Commercial and mixed use areas concentrate at key intersections, including Eastman Park Drive/SH 257 and SH 392/SH 257. Mixed use areas are designated within the Poudre Tech Center development and also to the east, reflecting a transition toward the Kodak plant and uses of a more strict industrial character. Industrial uses are divided into "light" and "heavy" categories, with the more intense heavy industrial areas located adjacent to the Kodak plant. The area north of the high school/middle school site and west of Windsor Lake is planned for expansion of single-family residential uses. This location is relatively easy to serve and close to community commercial areas along SH 392 approaching Windsor from the west and along SH 257 as it turns northward near the central business district. The large open space areas in the southern portion of the primary growth area reflect the influence of the Poudre River floodplain. These open space locations could contract in size depending upon specific development proposals and nearness to floodplain locations. The river corridor is a valuable amenity for the Town and presents an excellent recreational opportunity. VI-15 91),± s3 D. Goals and Policies Overall Land Uses Goal: Promote the sound and orderly development of Windsor in a manner that will provide a well-balanced land use pattern and which will preserve and enhance the qualities and characteristics that make Windsor a desirable and pleasant place to live. Policies: LU-i The land use plan shall be utilized to create a compatible land use pattern for Windsor. a. Proposed development projects shall be reviewed for conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and applicable land development regulations. Land use or annexation proposals viewed to be desirable to the Town but which differ significantly from the Comprehensive Plan should be preceded by appropriate amendments to the Plan. b. Developments with requirements beyond existing service levels shall not be allowed to develop unless it is demonstrated that such services can be adequately provided and maintained. c. Infill development shall be encouraged. Future development should be contiguous to the existing community or have the capability of being efficiently served by existing facilities. LU-2 Windsor shall encourage Weld County to take into consideration its Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives, and policies when reviewing development proposals within Windsor's planning area that are not annexing into the Town. LU-3 Any development which could endanger public safety or property by being located on or near areas determined to have environmental hazards shall be VI-16 either avoided or carefully scrutinized to ensure public safety problems are properly mitigated. Residential Land Uses Goal: Protect and preserve established residential areas in Windsor to maintain their character and quality of life. Policies: LUR-1 Assure compatibility between residential areas and other types of land uses. Buffering and other means should be used to minimize conflicts with adjacent land uses. LUR-2 Encourage low- to medium-density single-family and multifamily infill development of similar housing stock within the current town boundaries. LUR-3 Encourage the development of affordable housing in Windsor to promote community growth. LUR-4 Encourage the maintenance and upgrading of existing housing where necessary. The Town will encourage and aid programs targeted to housing rehabilitation through the use of grants. LUR-5 Future residential growth should occur in accordance with directions set forth in the land use plan. Emphasis should be placed on promoting residential development in already annexed, vacant, underutilized, and close-in areas that are more immediate to the existing portions of the Town and readily accessible to public utilities. Commercial and Industrial Land Uses Goals: Commercial and industrial development should provide a safe, attractive and healthy environment which does not have an adverse impact upon surrounding areas. VI-17 9104 Windsor's downtown should serve as a major focus for the community and function as a commercial, social and entertainment center. Windsor should encourage and promote commercial and industrial development to strengthen its tax base, increase revenue sources, and provide employment opportunities for its residents. Policies: CI-1 Encourage redevelopment and revitalization of the central business district by encouraging compactness through a planned development process. Reinforce its pedestrian orientation and connections to surrounding residential areas. CI-2 Encourage compatible industries to locate in and annex to Windsor. Direct heavy industrial activities to locate in the eastern and southeastern portions of the primary growth area. CI-3 Ensure that new commercial/industrial areas are buffered from surrounding land uses by substantial landscaping or other means. CI-4 Encourage mixed uses in the downtown, as defined by the Zoning Ordinance. CI-5 The identified Town Center area is where primary commercial, office, and cultural activities are encouraged. The Town Center should serve as the focal point and identity area for the Town. Overall design integration of the Town Center should be encouraged and implemented with any improvements to State Highways 392 and 257 by the Colorado Department of Transportation. Design guidelines for structure renovation should be developed for voluntary implementation. Discourage long-term use of Main Street (392/257) as the major artery for pass through, heavy vehicle traffic. CI-6 Protect single-family homes adjacent to the Town Center area by buffering them from commercial uses. VI-18 930153 CI-7 Guide commercial and industrial uses to specifically designated mixed use, commercial and industrial areas. CI-8 Encourage employment centers to locate in areas where traffic generation and environmental impacts will be compatible with adjacent areas. CI-9 Encourage the use of planned development for industrial uses. E. Development Code Recommendations Windsor has grown substantially since the arrival of the Eastman Kodak plant. The amount of growth, however, has been a positive factor in that Windsor has been able to retain its original small-town compactness, attractive setting and character. The community has been able to provide facilities and services to community residents (schools, parks, water, and sewer, as well as personal and business services) that have kept pace with growth. However, as the community has further pressures from growth in the future, it must be able to meet these challenges. The completion of a new Comprehensive Plan usually sets in motion a review of the development codes, e.g., zoning and subdivision regulations. To create the type of community that meets the needs of Town residents, it is necessary to have a vision of the future. The Town of Windsor needs to update its regulations to conform to the policies of this Plan and to include numerous changes in Colorado State law relating to planning, zoning, subdivision, and annexation. Some specific recommendations include: • Set more specific standards in the subdivision regulations for public land dedication and/or fees in lieu, working in cooperation with the school district. • Consider developing intergovernmental agreements with surrounding jurisdictions to delineate growth area boundaries and areas of mutual concern. Development VI-19 930153 standards for urban fringe areas outside Windsor can be agreed to that help lessen incompatibility when future annexation of these areas may occur. • Give the power to grant variances to the Board of Adjustment and clearly specify criteria that must be met for a variance to be granted. • Add planned development regulations governing commercial and/or industrial PUD projects. • Develop design policies for developers to follow to ensure minimum landscaping of new development as part of the site plan review process. VI-20 9:O".53 TITLEFo ,................... ire Cne...nit)PI=nnIn.4 O .' oe.41 110.11193��__ TOWN OF WINDSOR Existing Land Use ig � pte mni mta �° INCORPORATED AREA and Zoning77!) ,- 4°-• INIIIIMIMPalffital iisamnampiempAWAIEMIIIIIIIN f � :_„, ( ,/ ; ,_ ,,.._, ,,1 % (,) _ , ) i , , ,, .. b r 11 8 V 14 II I ,fPUD USR411 �1 0 gi i I '.. ` !, WCR 7O -.. -- jOSP '/ -- 3 CUP- i ..'r�r,,,� ,'P R c \ 15 .eoo "" 14 r, • CUP:, �... 17 I 16 .,�� O I 11 12; 11e. 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Regional Surrounding Windsor's planning area are several regional roadways that form a network which functionally integrates with the transportation facilities of municipalities within the County. The highway and road system in Weld County is managed, in part, by the Colorado Department of Transportation, Weld County, and the twenty-nine municipalities in the County. On the west is Interstate 25, a major north-south freeway traversing the entire Front Range corridor of Colorado. On the average, over 30,000 vehicles per day pass by the Town of Windsor on I-25. On the east is U.S. Highway 85, a north-south four-lane facility that connects Denver and Greeley and carries a significant amount of truck traffic. This road is about ten miles east of Windsor. State Highway 392 serves as a regional east-west connector between Interstate 25 and U.S. Highway 85. On the north is S.H. 14, a two-lane roadway which presently forms the northern boundary of Windsor's planning area. U.S. Highway 34, connecting Greeley to I-25 and continuing to Loveland, forms the southern boundary of the regional road network surrounding Windsor. State Highway 257 runs north-south through the middle of the Windsor region. It connects S.H 392 to S.H. 14 north of Windsor and connects south to U.S. 34 (both the business bypass and main highway). S.H. 257 intersects with S.H. 392 (Main Street in Windsor) at 7th Street and one mile east at Weld County Road (WCR) 19. Within the regional highway framework surrounding the Windsor area is the one-mile grid system of county section-line roads. These roads provide an arterial-type system for local circulation within the region. Most of these roads are not paved, however, and there are breaks in the grid that interrupt the continuity of travel. These breaks will eventually need to be filled in when future development occurs, particularly northwest of Windsor on WCR 70 and 72. VII-1 9301.53 The major access point into Windsor is the SH 392/I-25 interchange. At present there are no plans to upgrade or reconstruct this interchange in the State Department of Transportation's five-year plan. In fact, there is no major state highway work planned for the Windsor area in this plan except upgrade improvements to Highways 257 and 392 and maintaining two-lane status. However, Larimer County has planned to extend SH 392 west of I-25 to connect with SH 287. The county is currently upgrading the most difficult stretch, about two miles west of I-25, where existing Swede Lake and Fossil Creek Reservoir are major obstacles. The state appears willing to complete the rest of the link to SH 287. This would increase traffic at the interchange and provide a new entryway to the north Loveland/South Fort Collins vicinity. Regional traffic between the Windsor area and this area would increase with this improvement and could focus greater attention on development around the interchange. A 1986 study prepared for the Colorado Department of Highways (North Front Range Corridor Study) focused on the major urbanized areas of Larimer and Weld counties. This study developed medium- and long-range plans for state highway system improvements through the year 2010. 1995 recommendations included upgrading SH 392 and SH 257 to four-lane status between I-25 and US 34.and reconstruction of the SH 329/I-25 interchange to match the widening of SH 392. Obviously these projects have not been integrated into the state 5-year planning process at this time. The 2010 recommendations in the study included construction of a four-lane SH 392 bypass south of Windsor to be completed by 2010. The cost (in 1985 dollars) was over $9.5 million. The proposed alignment runs southeast from WCR 15/SH 392 along the Poudre River floodplain to connect to SH 257 near WCR 64. The rationale for this roadway was given that"...the community of Windsor has long identified a need to divert the through trips from their central downtown commercial area."* This bypass recommendation was not adopted by the State Highway Commission, however. A similar bypass (but with a different alignment) was recommended in the 1969 comprehensive plan. However, the 1977 comprehensive plan update (never adopted) came to the conclusion that the proposed bypass was unnecessary but did suggest an east-west arterial south of town to carry Kodak traffic and relieve congestion on Main Street. This recommendation has been implemented with the construction of Eastman Park Drive. Worth Front Range Corridor Study, Parsons Brinckerhoff, August 1986, p. IV-26. VII-2 r 0146,,3 Other ideas for methods to connect SH 392 and SH 257 external to the downtown have been put forward in the past. Ideas to connect the two roads north and northeast of the community have the most merit because these areas can be developed and the cost of roads can be partially paid by the developments themselves and the taxes from new development generated by the improved access and proximity to existing utility services. 1990 traffic counts for the major regional roadways in the Windsor area are given below. Amounts represent average daily traffic,which is the average two-way daily traffic in number of vehicles. The source for these counts is the Colorado Department of Transportation. TABLE 14 1990 TRAFFIC COUNTS, WINDSOR AREA Roadway Average Daily Traffic 1-25 at SH 392 28,400 1-25 at US 34 30,700 SH 392 east of 1-25 6,400 SH 392 east of SH 257 3,350 SH 257 north of SH 392 2,950 SH 392/257 intersection (7th St. vicinity) 8,150 These traffic counts indicate that SH 392 experiences the highest traffic volumes in the Windsor area, particularly where it intersects with SH 257 going north. 2. Town of Windsor Windsor has two major street patterns that reflect different periods of development. Streets in the older portion of town are laid out in a rectangular grid, the main section being seven blocks by five blocks in size, with some extensions to the west of Seventh Street and north of Main Street. First through Tenth Streets run north-south, with Main, Walnut, Elm, Locust, Oak, and Chestnut the principal east-west streets. The north-south streets have a very wide 100-foot right-of-way (ROW) and 60-foot paving width. East west streets have a 75-foot ROW and 40-foot paving width, except for Walnut Street and Main Street. These VII-3 '.,t;0 '153 both have 100-foot ROWs, with a 60-foot paving width for Walnut. Main Street has varying paving widths up to 68 feet. The newer sections of Windsor to the west, southwest, and southeast of the original town have a loop street/collector/cul-de-sac road pattern that is typical of modern suburban development. Most of the streets have a 60-foot ROW. First Street extended south serves as a collector for the newer southeast residential areas and ties in with the original town. It provides a connection between Main Street and Eastman Park Drive. An eastward connection to SH 257 is provided by the extension of Chestnut Street. The connections from the original town to the newer residential areas to the west and southwest are more problematic. For someone not used to the area, the street pattern in this portion of Windsor is confusing. There is a maze of connecting streets and cul-de-sacs (courts). There are no direct east-west continuous connections to the older sections of town except for Locust Street extended to Tenth Street. Travel patterns are circuitous, especially since several north-south and east-west streets in the older grid (such as Tenth, Oak, and Walnut) take 90° turns through the newer areas. Seventh Street serves as a major north-south spine, bisecting the town and providing a connection to SH 257 on the north and WCR 17 on the south, which continues to US 34. However, the right-of-way width varies on this street and is narrower between Main Street and Chestnut Street through the older section of town. This could inhibit possible future widening due to the costs involved. Truck traffic through Windsor has become an issue since two state highways traverse the central business district and SH 392 passes the public school complex. Rerouting of through truck traffic should be a long-term objective of the community as growth continues. An opportunity to divert east/west 392 traffic and north/south 257 traffic exists if Weld County Roads 15 and 19 are utilized and a east/west connector developed on the WCR 70 alignment (WCR 70 being currently discontinuous at WCR 19). See Figure 19. Truck traffic from Denver should utilize US 34 and SH 257 to access Windsor from the south. VII-4 ` 4:01453 TITLE ..t?-417-17 '"•......"•...••• TOWN OF WINDSOR Proposed Alternate Route C•"A""I`1.'•" ""Development Iic.1....144 INCORPORATED AREA for Truck Traffic rj vo"`�°° `rz, ' E / _.. 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I t I iv 28 DUCH ® \ ��-`f / \ {760 I Itb WCR 54 1 1 � t I \ I i °,,b POR RE lam, 1 �• 1 I\ I 1 32 34 35 OP w WCR 62 Y�\ ,� J ._�_____—. / ___---_—..___ LEGEND FIGURE IIINIMINIIIIIII Existing State Highways ■In MINIIIIMI Proposed Truck Route 19 Overall the condition of the streets in Windsor is good. There really are no capacity problems at present on any of the roadways in Windsor. However, congestion does occur at several spots, primarily because of traffic associated with schools. The worst location is on Main Street in the vicinity of the middle school/high school complex. Presently there are no on- or off-street bicycle paths in Windsor, nor are there any pedestrian or equestrian trail facilities. Trail planning is underway, however, and will be discussed in more detail in the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space section of the plan. B. Circulation and Transportation Plan 1. Introduction The Circulation and Transportation Plan provides for all aspects of transportation in the Town. The plan is intended to set a framework the Town can follow in establishing an overall transportation network as development occurs. Emphasis has been placed on addressing traffic flow within the existing community, how connections to proposed future land uses will be arranged, and integration of Windsor's road network with the regional circulation system. The Circulation and Transportation Plan Map (Figure 20) illustrates the existing and planned road network. Major (primary) arterial roadways include SH 392 and SH 257. Minor arterials generally fall on one-mile section line spacing. An extensive collector street system is shown to provide interconnection between existing and planned land uses. Many of these collector streets are extensions of existing built or platted streets. In some cases railroad or ditch crossings are shown that may not be possible due to physical or economic limitations. 2. Street Classification Scheme The circulation system is based upon a hierarchy of roadway functions. There are four broad functional classifications of streets within Windsor's Planning Area, as outlined below. • Freeway. A completely controlled access highway serving as a regional thoroughfare, designed to provide interstate or intercity traffic flow, with grade separations at intersections. VII-6 9. 01,53 • Arterial. The primary purpose of an arterial street is to carry through traffic. It provides inter-community continuity, but ideally should not penetrate identifiable neighborhoods. A secondary purpose is to provide access to abutting property. Major (primary) arterial streets provide connection to the regional circulation system. State highways in the planning area are designated as major arterials. Minor arterial streets generally fall on section lines and make up part of the one-mile-grid rural road pattern. Carrying through traffic is the primary purpose of these roads, although they do provide neighborhood access within the Town and future land use areas. • Collector. Collector streets have the primary purpose of intercepting traffic from intersecting local streets and directing this movement to the nearest arterial streets. Collector streets provide both land access service and local traffic movement within residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and industrial areas. • Local. Local streets represent the lowest functional category. These streets provide direct access to adjacent property and access to the higher classification roadway systems. Local streets are often deliberately designed to discourage or minimize through traffic movement. Special street design standards that address length of cul-de-sacs, intersection alignments, grade percentages, right-of-way and pavement widths, etc., are contained in Windsor's subdivision regulations. 3. Plan Description Within the Town collector streets are identified and include Walnut, Chestnut, Stone Mountain Drive, Garden Drive, First,Third,Seventh,Eleventh,Thirteenth, Rochester Drive, and Cornerstone Drive. Proposed extensions off of these streets into planned land use areas are shown (see Figure 20). These collectors are intended to accommodate traffic generated by residential, industrial, commercial and mixed uses planned for these areas. Several proposed minor arterial extensions are shown at the edges of the planning area along section lines. These occur in places where there are breaks in the county road system. VII-7 c;yt 1.53 Future development in these areas will require completion of these roads so that breaks in the grid system are eliminated. The Circulation and Transportation Plan for Windsor has been designed to logically relate to future land use designations in the primary growth area. As actual land development occurs and circulation patterns emerge, roadway relationships may need to be changed. Transportation and land use are tightly linked, and as the planned road network evolves, it will strongly influence both specific land uses and the overall pattern of development. A proposed future truck route system that diverts heavy vehicle traffic from downtown is shown in Figure 19. C. Goals and Policies Goal: Provide an efficient,cost-effective and safe transportation system that will meet the Town's needs for convenient movement of people and goods. The system should meet the needs of all segments of the community and accommodate pedestrians and alternative transportation modes. Policies: CT-1. All new development projects should be reviewed for conformance with the circulation and transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan and any adopted master street plan. CT-2 Developers shall be required to dedicate all necessary right-of-way and bear the construction costs of all streets necessitated by the development and mitigate impacts to the existing street system in proportion to the increased loading and access problems caused by the development. In the case where arterials and collector streets are planned to abut or are adjacent to a development, a minimum of one-half('h) of the required right-of-way is to be dedicated at platting and a minimum of at least a two-lane road with curb, gutter, sidewalk and drainage improvements are to be constructed concurrently with the construction of the project. VII-8 CT-3 Where annexing developments are located outside of Windsor's Primary Growth Area and which will incur significant road construction costs, the Town may require the annexor to construct the road improvements, at the annexor's cost, pursuant to standards set by the Town. The Town may enter, at its discretion, into negotiations to set up an equitable road development cost recapture agreement(s) when the construction of these roads will benefit the adjacent and other property owners. These cost recapture agreements could involve investments by the Town and/or place requirements for future payments by others who will benefit from the improvements. CT-4 Utilize existing roads efficiently before roads are widened or new roads are constructed. CT-5 Protect residential neighborhoods from adverse effects of traffic through buffering techniques. CT-6 Develop and landscape Town entryways to provide a positive community image to visitors and residents. CT-7 The Town shall take an active role in all road planning studies in the Windsor planning influence area including studies concerning I-25 and access for northern Colorado residents to the new Denver International Airport. CT-8 Implement an extension of WCR 70 between Weld County Roads (WCRs) 15 and 19 to provide a truck route around developed areas of Windsor with the County or as new development occurs north of the community. Orient new residential development to the interior of adjacent sections to buffer the impact of arterial development. CT-9 Develop agreements with industries locating in Windsor to direct truck traffic generated by them to the established truck routes in the community. VII-9 9201.53 TITLE a.4 I rire '........ TOWN OF WINDSOR Circulation & Transportation Co.T.,,,,Planning 4 """""" INCORPORATED AREA Plan Map r ;$$ -‘,.'1",,4=',•- "yc 8 i ' WCR 72 51 _I i te 3 8 9 10 11 N I r I iI / `` ti % '�...,... . .....a� .w 1 i \--- 16 �� \,.......1.,....6 bao RLL 14 \ dsd 1 ,I.A WINDSOR LAWS $ I .. P 0 i r ■ ND.z �— r �A I �� r 0 ■ I 0 ,..--,t. �l �i - m. , 0 81 tw"'s»-»r l+w w o I il&__ #_ 4. Cdr' b ii 1., T 44 1s, p. _ 23 DiTCN . I ' i I�y6 , - , i % jh... ....., \1/4.---\\__.__ „.,,_.,,..,,,,,,, _ 0 1 s! -- \ ( *PITNEY \mji0 �..._ —. n C .150 Si 1 I -._. WCR 64 Nso ; ) POUDRS 1 sr X32 34 35 r-- 1, •4)30 C) p.-soo 60_. I, CA CA 1 WCR 62 LEGEND FIGURE Existing Arterial l •i•MIProposed Arterial A Needed 20 VIII. PARKS. RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE A. Existing Conditions 1. Town of Windsor Windsor is situated in an area which is rich in natural resources. The surrounding agricultural lands provide open space as well as an attractive community setting. The Windsor Lake area provides boating opportunities, wildlife habitats, open space and potential park sites. At present, Windsor has eight parks scattered throughout the town. Of these, the Main Park and Chimney Park are the largest. The Main Park is approximately 9.2 acres and is located between Elm and Locust Streets and Second and Fourth Streets. Chimney Park is also approximately 9.2 acres in size and is located between First Street and SH 257. This park contains three multiuse ball fields, a concession stand and some picnic shelters and picnic tables. It also has a 250,000-gallon outdoor pool and a slide. The rest of the parks are smaller in size, but they serve the day-to-day recreational needs of the community. Most of these parks are located within residential areas, except for Boardwalk Park which is just north of the central business district at the south end of Windsor Lake. Although not operated by the Town, the Pioneer Village and Museum just to the west of Boardwalk Park are also important cultural and recreational amenities for the community. The Town of Windsor Recreation Department offers a variety of programs and wellness activities for all age groups. Summer programs include in-town baseball and softball leagues and pool parties for children and teenagers. Other summer programs and events offered by the recreation department include gymnastics, golf, tennis, traveling track team, bicycle adventure, youth workshops and adult adventure (e.g., white-water rafting trip, first-aid certification). VIII-1 The winter programs include indoor activities such as holiday open gym, swimming, low- impact aerobics, and basketball games. Ski trips are also planned and supervised by Recreation staff. The department also has programs for senior citizens. The Town of Windsor was recently awarded a Colorado Initiatives grant for technical assistance in planning trail development and downtown enhancement. The purpose of the grant is to assist the Town in taking advantage of an underutilized community asset. The proposed project is a multipurpose trail around Windsor Lake, which will be tied into the Cache La Poudre River corridor through Eastman Park with a spur through downtown Windsor. This is a public/private cooperation project. This project will provide a good alternative for walkers, bicyclists, sightseers and general family outings rather than forcing people to travel to Fort Collins or someplace else. With more amenities, Windsor can also better compete with the tri-cities to be the home for workers from Kodak as well as other industries. The school district in Windsor also has recreational facilities. The high school has, among other facilities, a stadium, baseball field, one basketball hoop, five tennis courts, a six-lane indoor swimming pool, and an auditorium. The school facilities are heavily used during the summer by men's softball and little league baseball. In the winter basketball and volleyball leagues use the school facilities; however, these various programs and events compete with school sport events. 2. Weld County At present Weld County does not have any program for acquiring land for parks or open space, nor does it require the implementation of park and recreation standards that would specify park land acreage for new developments based on total residential population. There are, however, minimum public land dedication requirements in the County's subdivision regulations. Within Weld County, park facilities and recreation programs are planned and operated by the State's Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, municipalities, schools, and recreational districts. The County does anticipate becoming more actively involved in acquisition and preservation of open space in the future as concerns for adequate open space and recreation areas increase due to population growth and land use changes. VIII-2 910 ' :3 3. Community Survey Results According to responses to the community survey, the future recreation desires of Windsor residents include: • Indoor recreation facility 38.5% • Expanded children's programs 35.1% • Poudre River trail system 33.5% • Expanded use of Windsor Lake 31.4% • Trail access around Windsor Lake 26.4% • Expanded adult programs 23.2% • Expanded senior programs 21.6% • Eastman Park development 19.0% • Forming recreation district 16.7% • Field trips 6.3% The above figures represent the percentage of those responding "very important" for each of the ten categories. As the town grows, Windsor must carefully plan a strategy by which to obtain sufficient open space and recreation facilities to meet the future needs of its population. B. Park and Recreation Standards Park and recreation standards, such as those prepared by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA), provide a method for assessing Windsor's existing facilities. These standards are suggested guidelines and not a rigid formula to follow. In performing such a comparison, Windsor's recreation facilities were deficient in two areas: lack of a regulation baseball diamond and a 0.5 deficit in tennis courts. Other facilities meet or exceed the NRPA standards. When using the national standards to analyze the Town's parks, there is a deficit in the community park category. Windsor's two largest parks do serve a community park function. However, the Town does not have one centralized park in the 20-to-25+-acre size range, which is the common amount for a community park. This is not necessarily a drawback, but VIII-3 92011.53 the Town may wish to consider a location for a larger community park as its population increases. There are no specific acreage standards for open space. In a sense, Windsor is surrounded by "open space" in the form of farmland. Open Space areas can have many purposes, such as providing a physical separation between communities or incompatible land uses or defining an entryway into a community. Areas that are possible locations for open space preservation include creek and ditch corridors, gulches, steep slopes, places with significant environmental features, and corridors that connect schools and parks with residential areas. Trail systems are often located in open space areas and along drainage corridors. Windsor has approximately 31 acres of developed park land within the current town limits. Eastman Park, located at 7th Street and Eastman Park Drive, is currently undeveloped. TABLE 15 WINDSOR PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES VS. NATIONAL STANDARDS Facility NRPA Standard* Existing Deficit Pocket Parks/Mini-Parks 0.25-0.5 acres/1,000 3 (3.4 acres) -- Neighborhood Parks 1-2 acres/1,000 3 (9.1 acres) 0-1 acre Community Parks 5-8 acres/1,000 2 (18.4 acres) 7-22 acres Baseball Diamonds 1 field/5,000 (nonlighted) 0 1 (regulation baseball) Softball 1 field/5,000 (nonlighted) 3 -- 1 field/30,000 (lighted) 1' -- Tennis Courts 1 court/2,000 2 .5' Basketball Courts 1 court/5,000 3` -- Volleyball Courts 1 court/5,000 2 €ootball/Soccer Fields 1/5,000 3 -- Swimming Pools 1/10,000` 1 Picnic Shelter — 8 -- Picnic Tables — 32 VIII-4 90"_3 C. Parks. Recreation. and Open Space Plan The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Map (Figure 21) illustrates planned park, recreation, and open space areas that correspond to the Future Land Use plan and incorporate existing and proposed areas. The map also shows two proposed trail systems. The Windsor Lake Trail (discussed earlier) is illustrated, with the connecting link through the Town to the Poudre River corridor. A second internal loop trail/on-street bike path is also shown. This system would serve to connect the Town's numerous park facilities. An eastward extension is proposed that would provide a connection to the Kodak plant along Eastman Park Drive and provide access to a planned open space area associated with the Consolidated Law Ditch. Other proposed open space areas include the large Poudre River floodplain south of the existing community and an area east of SH 257 and west of the Kodak plant. Landscape buffer strips are shown at the major entryways to the Town on State Highways 392 and 257. The Town may wish to consider special signs and landscaping in these locations to help establish a "sense of place" for Windsor and reinforce the Town's identity. Buffering is also required between industrial uses and any adjacent residential areas. D. Goals and Policies Goals: Provide recreation activities and facilities, parks and open spaces for persons of all ages and abilities in the community. Provide open space areas and corridors to connect parks, buffer development, protect environmentally sensitive areas and preserve lands with unique natural features and characteristics. Policies: PROS-1 Developers shall be required to provide land or monies for new parks, open space, or other public purposes consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Standards for public land dedication or cash-in-lieu should be incorporated within the Town's subdivision regulations. Dedications of land or cash-in-lieu payments will be at the discretion of the Town, agreed to at annexation, and VIII-5 015 acquired lands and/or fees will remain under the control of the Town prior to the development of agreements for specific project disbursements. PROS-2 Floodplain areas associated with the Cache La Poudre River should be designated as open space. Windsor should actively participate in trail planning efforts for the Poudre River corridor. PROS-3 Involve citizens and special use groups in all aspects of parks and recreation planning and implementation. PROS-4 Windsor shall strive to improve or expand park facilities and services in relation to population growth, population composition and user demand. Coordinated planning,when feasible, and joint use agreements with the school district are encouraged as conditions warrant. PROS-5 The Town shall pursue the planning and development of a trail around Windsor Lake, with a connection to the Poudre River corridor. The lake should be a primary recreation and open space focus for the community. PROS-6 New developments shall be required to plan a pedestrian/bicycle trail system either along natural linkage ways such as ditches and creeks or streets and planned open space areas within the development. These linear open spaces and trails need to logically connect to trail systems in adjacent developments, and to the Town's main trail system if adjacent to this system. VIII-6 92®^.53 TITLE 1. )417e ,.....,,., °... ""m°" " I"""°T°"' 13031193°'�" TOWN OF WINDSOR Parks, Recreation and INCORPORATED AREA ,,• „ta:a err,,• Open Space Plan1 _ ...0. 71-ir r _i J d 3 p 8 9 10 ,r211 i ,..' WCR 70 , / f/ %4 15 u 14 11 17 ; 16 -------..._... , . • ' ,S WINDSOR LAKE S. .ice+-1. fz ' 'F I j ,. k Trail Head NO.2 _..lM L7„,• �' :..:,:::::•:r:: _ .. SH 392 ___ __ __ __ __ �: � n�ol,ll ti r — � � �� . we,: rd i Irelmru!m6pmiron n v.,, it �" IlMM1 'II WI � 1"..,i'''' ,,.f,,,I q "' v 4.414.4.11:444 ..,14.4.11 44 �y WTI ~ { ' „ ,: 1F. , \V " c ,-.a.w . I I,,.° � :: << r �! 22 ~a 23 ac„ i _ t , NMa 4.E„ ,, I t , II 'i';, ` I -- "'^•- EASTMAN PK —,.—.......-- Y,. t 4 Y / \ WHITNEY . \ L N I ..\ i :, Q'fCN "IMERINI , ' ' .":::.:: :') t:'''?.:1:4.:''::"',4'1„:1 I ) I \ N. ® 9 34 35 "30 i • WCR 62 % H ._�.--. �'� / -` Aii MExisting Parks LEGEND 'elk FIGURE .%:::::.:::::..:ia:i G..4.., 04.w..• �� 21� APPENDIX 1320^53 • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GUIDE Introduction & Purpose. The Town of Windsor seeks to enter the economic development arena in a strategic and cost-effective way. The intent of this technical memorandum is to guide the Town's initial economic development activities by describing the following: ► the components of an economic development program that suit Windsor's economic position and resources; ► the types of local participants that are essential to insure success; ► the technical resources available to the Town of Windsor, and; ► a monitoring system to track Windsor's economic development progress. This memorandum is not a draft economic development program. Windsor's Perspective on Economic Development. At this time, Windsor does not have a formal policy position or written description of its perspective on economic development. The best information regarding Windsor's current perspective on economic development is informally contained within its forthcoming Comprehensive Plan, the recently completed Windsor Community Survey [12/91] of residents, and the on-going activities of the Windsor Chamber of Commerce. From these documents and resources, these economic development messages emerge: 1. More than three-fourths of the Windsor residents say that Windsor should actively pursue economic development. 2. Windsor residents enjoy and prefer to retain the "small town atmosphere" that they currently enjoy. Many believe that Windsor should not increase in population beyond 10,000 people. 3. At the same time, one in five Windsor residents expects to leave Windsor soon; most reasons are job-related. 4. Windsor residents are strongly focused on the need for more park and recreation services. In particular, there is a substantial amount of attention on the Windsor Lake recreation trail project and how this project might benefit the community. 5. Windsor is aware that it functions economically within a four-city setting [Greeley / Fort Collins / Loveland / Windsor] and its economic development program must fit this environment. 6. Some Windsor businesses perceive that local residents do not support them. Some Windsor residents perceive that the retail businesses do not offer competitive products, friendly service or convenient hours. (� Page 1 49:01,53 7. Windsor has an untapped market, comprised of those who commute to Hewlett Packard, Eastman Kodak and Metal Container Corporation. 8. At this time, the Windsor Chamber's economic development focus is on the retail sector and on the downtown. The Chamber is not actively involved in economic development activities related to the industrial, office, or service sectors. At this time, the Town is interested in expanding the community's economic development focus to include a broader range of economic development possibilities. 9. Among Chamber members, there appears to be a stronger focus on keeping existing businesses than on attracting new businesses. Among Town staff, there appears to be an interest in attracting new businesses in concert with business retention. Preliminary Outline of Economic Development Objectives. In our review of economic development objectives for a number of communities, the following topics tend to repeat: Increasing Housing Income Jobs for "All" Tax Revenues Economic Stability / Diversity [Existing] Business Retention [New] Business Development Targeted Markets Community Involvement Downtown Revitalization Based on our understanding of Windsor's objectives, we have drafted an outline of possible economic development objectives for the community's consideration. Economic development is only one component of a healthy and vibrant town. The community development objectives, contained within the forthcoming Comprehensive Plan, are an equally essential component. 93d! PRELIMINARY OUTLINE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOAL & OBJECTIVES Overall Goal: Windsor's overall economic development goal is to encourage a balance of residential and business development so that the economy becomes strong, stable, and diversified and creates desirable employment opportunities for Windsor residents. Subject Objectives 1. Diversify Windsor's a. Work with the Greeley Area Chamber, the Governor's economy by increasing Office of Economic Development and the Division of employment in the Local Government to target the types of businesses that manufacturing sector. might be attracted to Windsor's economic attributes. b. Create a list of specific prospects by meeting individually with each major business in the Windsor area to learn about other businesses that they buy from and sell to. [business "linkages"] c. Develop and update an inventory of available sites and buildings so Windsor is prepared for quick response to potential prospects. [The inventory should contain the site size, price or lease rate, contact, presence of rail and road access, zoning, availability of water and sewer, and other attributes.] 2. Nurture existing a. Meet each business owner to understand the products or businesses. services they offer, their trade area, their employment profile, their business plans to stay, expand or relocate, and specific ways that Windsor can help them stay and grow. b. Initiate an on-going business retention effort including one or more of the following components: on-site key business interviews, annual business appreciation reception, business briefings. c. Encourage new business start-ups among existing residents by sponsoring workshops in entrepreneurial training and other topics of interest. Page 3 . J PRELIMINARY OUTLINE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOAL & OBJECTIVES 3. Strengthen Windsor's a. Strengthen the Town's working relationship with the economic development Greeley /Weld Chamber of Commerce. linkages with Greeley, Fort Collins, Loveland b. Establish working relationships with the Fort Collins and and the State. Loveland Chambers of Commerce and municipal economic development staffs. Help these communities become aware of the assets Windsor offers and they do not. c. Establish and maintain working relationships with State economic development staff. 4. Improve Windsor's a. Define Windsor's entrances with outstanding entry identity and visibility. treatments. b. Increase Windsor's visibility through editorial pieces, supplements and advertising in the Greeley, Fort Collins & Loveland newspapers. c. Prepare materials that can be used to market Windsor. [The materials should tell prospective businesses why they should consider Windsor over all others.] 5. Expand Windsor's a. Encourage Windsor retailers to extend their hours, and Retail Sector. maintain a competitive merchandise selection and pricing structure. b. Encourage Windsor residents to "Discover Windsor." c. Identify specific types of retail activity that are under- represented in Windsor and actively pursue existing or new retailers to provide these goods. 6. Maintain a positive a. Organize an economic development response team within business climate within Windsor comprised of private-sector and public sector the Town. representatives that can respond quickly and with authority to potential prospects, as opportunities appear. b. Review and update Town regulations and policies on a regular basis to assure their responsiveness to business concerns and needs. c. Continue capital projects which improve the overall quality of life of the Town, including development of Windsor Lake, street improvements, park development, and others. Page 4 9::}04.53 Roles & Responsibilities for Economic Development. There are a number of successful economic development management arrangements. Success relates to agreeing locally on the management arrangement that works best. Some alternative management arrangements are presented below.' a. Public Proprietary Model. Here, the local government takes full responsibility for economic development planning and implementation. The disadvantage of this model is that it has a tendency to limit the involvement of the private sector. b. Publicly Assisted Private Model. In this model,the economic development function is carried out by the local chamber of commerce or by one of its divisions. The local government provides some financial assistance, but its role is somewhat passive and is in response to specific requests made by the chamber relating to zoning, permitting, or other traditional governmental responsibility. A disadvantage is that it limits local government influence on goals and program development and may not afford the local government the opportunity to target specific segments of the community. c. Private Proprietary Model. Here, economic development is solely a private function that does not use public resources. Nonprofit entities such as community development corporations and foundations comprise this group. The advantage is that it frees the economic development organization of constraints under which public organizations must function. The disadvantage is that it fails to take advantage of local government resources for planning and coordination. d. Public-Private Partnership Model. The public and private sectors collaboratively manage economic development activities. Typically, either the public or the private sector initiate the program and retain a larger influence over planning and implementation. The process can be cumbersome since two sets of approvals may be necessary to execute action, but may insure a stronger and more broadly based commitment to economic development activities. Before deciding which economic development model fits best in Windsor, the Town should do three things: [1] determine the amount of control it wants to have; [2] determine the amount of public funds it can invest, and [3] be certain that the structure chosen is appropriate for its objectives. ' This discussion is extracted from Local Economic Development in Texas, University of Texas, 1986, Robert A. Weaver. Page 5 9 "L53 Components of An Economic Development Program. Once an economic development management model has been selected, it is appropriate to draft Windsor's economic development program. Economic development does not take place over night. Planning economic development is really a process whereby a community improves its capacity to identify, respond to and accommodate desirable economic opportunities as they arise or as the community initiates. 1. The Economic Development Problem. Using results from the 1991 community survey of residents, policy statements within the forthcoming Comprehensive Plan, goals from the Chamber and informal and anecdotal information from knowledgeable Windsor residents and business people, describe the "economic development problem." That is, what unfavorable conditions are to be corrected by a successful economic development program. Quantify the problem using indicators such as employment, wages, work commutes, sales activity, General Fund revenues and other parameters. 2. Windsor's Economic Development Assets & Liabilities. There are hundreds of local governments in Colorado which have a population of about 5,000, a quality labor force, are on or near a highway, and are proud of their "small town, friendly atmosphere." It takes more than these features to attract business other than retail and personal services that follow population growth. A critical step in crafting Windsor's economic development plan is this: identify Windsor's unique or special assets and liabilities. [To the fullest extent possible, the economic development goals, objectives, plans, policies, strategies, priorities and milestones should build on Windsor's assets and work to mitigate those liabilities which can be corrected.] An example of Windsor's unique or special assets follows: UNIQUE & a. Two universities [Colorado State University and University of SPECIAL ASSETS Northern Colorado] and a community college [Aims] within 20 miles. b. Substantial miles of [planned] recreation trails per capita than any other Colorado municipality on the Front Range. c. Windsor Lake, which offers passive and active recreation opportunities within the heart of Windsor. d. Proximity to major employers including Deline Box Company, Metal Container Corporation and Eastman Kodak. LIABILITIES: a. No good hotel or "fine dining" restaurant nearby. b. Downtown appears dated and inactive. Page 6 0 153 c. Insufficient variety of retail services. d. Insufficient employment opportunities. The Chamber of Commerce's report "Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats Analysis", February 17, 1992, is an excellent start at this step. 3. Goals and Objectives. Goals and objectives that directly address Windsor's economic problems and deficiencies should be identified and adopted by the Chamber of Commerce, the Planning Commission and the Town Board. These will serve as the foundation for the overall economic development work plan. [A preliminary set of goals and objectives has been presented earlier in the text. This is simply exemplary of the types of economic development goals and objectives that might be applicable in Windsor.] 4. Economic Development Response Team. Regardless of which economic development management model is selected, the Windsor community should designate a specific team of management level staff, elected and appointed officials, business and resident volunteers who are willing to [a] meet over a sustained period of time to direct Windsor's economic development program; [b] initiate and maintain communication with the economic development specialists in the State, and; [c] respond quickly when an economic development opportunity arises. Response team leadership might be within the Town or within the Chamber of Commerce or it might rotate over the years, depending on the management module selected. There are a number of economic development specialists in the State who have a job responsibility to recruit new business to the state and find suitable sites. Many communities are already in constant communication with these specialists; Windsor is not. Windsor must announce that it is "open for business" and maintain open lines of communication so it is positioned to present its community to appropriate prospects. 5. Plans, Policies, Strategies, Priorities & Milestones. For each economic development objective, plans, public and private sector policies, strategies, priorities, and measurable milestones should be drafted. For example, if the economic development objective were to increase Windsor's visibility in the business community, then the following plans, policies, strategies and milestones might apply. OBJECTIVE: Increase Windsor's visibility in the business community. PLANS: a. Establish a working report with the business editor of each newspaper in Northern Colorado. b. Establish communication with the managers of all major employers in Page 7 020'151 the Town and offer to "spread good news" about events which may occur within their business. c. Prepare marketing materials which will convey Windsor's strengths and tell prospective firms why they should select Windsor over all others. d. Establish a solid working relationship with the State Office of Business Development representative and the Greeley/Weld Chamber of Commerce. POLICIES: City Administrator reviews all press releases for consistency with economic development objectives. Chamber of Commerce invites its sister Chambers from Greeley,Loveland, and Fort Collins to a Windsor dinner and briefing. Chambers explore joint economic development opportunities. STRATEGIES: City [or Chamber] establishes contact with business writers for Greeley, Loveland, and Fort Collins newspapers and transmits newsworthy information about Windsor businesses. [City or Chamber] Draft monthly news article regarding business events in Windsor. Resources: 10% of one staff person's time City draft underlying information for marketing materials, including information about the availability of land, business profile, proximity to larger markets and the Denver International Airport, CSU and UNC resources, housing costs, roadway and rail network, availability of water, sewer and electricity, technical training opportunities, labor pool, population, and other key statistics. City [or Chamber] Communicate with the State Office of Business Development representative frequently to keep Windsor on his list of places to recommend to suitable business prospects. PRIORITY: Since the most cost-effective way for Windsor to become recognized as a good site for business prospects is through professionals who engage in economic development on a daily basis, and since this set of strategies is relatively inexpensive, this communication-driven program should take top priority. MILESTONES: Four favorable articles per year in newspapers of general circulation in Northern Colorado. Workable marketing materials in attractive, presentable format. [Upgrade Page 8 930 "- 33 ._. . . .._... as time and budget allows.] 6. Measuring Success. Assessment of an economic development program takes place in a variety of ways. Some communities measure success on the number of jobs created in a given year or the number of successful relocations that took place. Other communities measure success by citizen and business perceptions of their activities, identified through surveys. Some economic development organizations measure success in terms of their own organizational stability. There are two important considerations: ► Adopting a measurable technique to judge whether the economic development program has been successful on an annual basis, and; ► Committing to meet annually to measure whether or not the program was successful and, if success was not achieved as fully as anticipated, redraft the program, or reallocate resources, or commit to improve performance. Making a commitment to review the success of the economic development program on an annual basis will interject"reality" into the economic development strategies. You are more likely to produce an economic development program that is in line with your resources and level of commitment if you know that the program will be evaluated annually. Local Participants in the Economic Development Program. Whichever economic development management model is selected, the success of the Windsor economic development program will be directly attributable to its depth and breadth of involvement by the business community, the residents, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Town. Type of Participant Possible Role Private Business Windsor is fortunate to have two major employers in or adjacent to its Community corporate limits. Key management staff from these and other businesses in the community are often very willing to participate in a community service project that uses their business skills, if only they are asked personally and the assignment is clear, has a beginning and end, and has a probability of success. One city in central Nebraska has established their own "native intelligence" task force. The task force's jobs are two: to identify specific business prospects that might be lured to the Town and to "jump" into action [including travel] when a prospect expresses interest. [Their energy alone has succeeded in attracting new businesses to the city.] Page 9 9301-53 Town Residents Windsor is currently a bedroom community for residents that work in Weld and Larimer County. Since many Windsor residents work elsewhere, they may be your very best link to business prospects. One way to involve Windsor residents is to identify individuals who work for large corporations or the universities elsewhere and solicit their help in brainstorming business "linkages" which might become business prospects for Windsor. For example, Anheuser Busch might buy some bulky item from St. Louis; that supplier might become a Windsor prospect. Increasingly, business prospects place [residential] quality of living for their employees at the top of the list of reasons to select a certain site. A second way Town residents can help is in identifying the specific reasons why Windsor is a great place to live [economic development assets] and marketing Windsor to prospects, as requested. Town Staff Some Towns simply assume that Town staff will be helpful in promoting their community. However, that assumption is not always valid. Local government staff typically present the Town's first impression to business prospects. To insure that the impression is sound, it is particularly useful for staff to understand the importance of economic development and their role. Some communities have structured a multi-departmental economic development team which is available to meet business prospects and facilitate needed approval processes. Town Elected & Business prospects need to believe that the Town welcomes them. Appointed Officials Clear economic development policies which are adopted by the elected Board are one means to deliver the message. Supporting economic development activities through the budget process is another tool. In addition, at least one elected official should be "on call" and ready to meet business prospects, as needed. This assignment may best be on a be rotating basis so several Town Council members can become directly involved in economic development. Technical and Financial Resources Available to the Town of Windsor. There are a wealth of technical staff, as well as technical and financial resources available. The key is knowing where they are and how to use them. A sampling of technical resources follows. Resource Type of Support Colorado Office of There are five "business development representatives" assigned Business geographically throughout the State. Their jobs are to help existing Development: businesses stay and expand and to introduce prospects to their territory. Page 10 5',C01.53 Business Development The representative will naturally promote those communities within Representatives, their territory which they know are "open for business." The northeast Colorado representative is Kim Schmidt. Windsor needs to establish and maintain a working relationship with Mr. Schmidt. CDBG Revolving The Colorado Office of Business Development manages the CDBG Loan Funds for Revolving Loan Funds for Economic Development in rural portions of Economic the State. These funds are managed locally by Cathy Shulte at the Development Greeley/Weld Chamber of Commerce. Small Business The Small Business Development Center is a cooperative venture of Development Center the U.S. Small Business Administration and the State. There are 18 branches in the State, including one in Greeley. The Center manages the Colorado Leading Edge training program which assists existing and new businesses in developing a comprehensive business plan during a 10 to 12 week intensive education program. Economic Developers The Colorado Office of Business Development is reactivating the Council of Colorado Economic Developers Council of Colorado, which is an informal organization comprised of individuals who are professionally engaged in economic development. If Windsor appoints a staff or elected person as their economic development coordinator, then joining the Economic Developers Council may be a very cost effective and time- effective way of staying current on economic development activities in the State. Colorado For Your The Colorado Office of Business Development intends to initiate an Information informal newsletter, to be transmitted by facsimile. The intent is to keep interested individuals and communities current on business prospects, new information, incentive programs, etc. Colorado First, A Colorado Department of Labor and Employment will tailor job training Customized Job programs specifically for new businesses at no cost to the business, if Training Program the business meets certain qualifications. This can be very attractive to a large employers needing technically trained personnel. Business Assistance The Colorado Office of Regulatory Reform and the Small Business Center office operate a toll free information hotline for new or expanding businesses on regulatory requirements and sources of financial or management assistance. One tool is the Colorado Business Start-Up Kit, which is a basic guide for starting a business in Colorado. Page 1I 9;0".53 Colorado Directory of Although designed for the business, the State publishes and updates Small Business a directory of several hundred organizations which are available to Services assist small businesses. This directory is an excellent resource for economic development specialists. Colorado Housing This private, non-profit organization offers a number of financing and Finance Authority programs for Colorado businesses. Some examples follow: ► The Access Loan with the Small Business Administration [SBA] 504 Fixed Asset Program: this provides long term financing on 95% of fixed asset purchases. ► The Colorado Strategic Equity Fund[CSEF] which provides equity financing for start-up businesses in the State through private venture capital partnerships. Targeted This is an analysis of target market opportunities for Colorado Opportunities for communities. It was published as a joint venture between the Colorado Business Office of Economic Development and the Center of Economic Analysis Development in at CU/Boulder. Colorado Field Services: Field Services provides technical assistance to local governments. Colorado Department Field representatives can help local governments by alerting them to of Local Affairs grant opportunities and provide planning, budgeting, and financial management assistance. Colorado Initiatives This is an economic development program that provides technical assistance to communities in rural Colorado. It is a collaborative effort of the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, the University of Colorado's Center for Community Development and U.S. WEST Communications. Each community which is selected to participate is assigned a project manager to act as a local facilitator, up to $5,000 to acquire specialized technical assistance,and the opportunity to compete for a portion of the $100,000 Colorado Initiative implementation funding provided by US WEST. [Windsor is a Colorado Initiatives community.] Colorado State There are a number of applied research activities within CSU and University & UNC. Contacting each University and learning about potential University of Northern linkages with the business community in research, training,and product Colorado development may become an important economic development edge when competing for a business prospect. Page 12 n743153 CDBG Revenues for The Division of Local Government administers CDBG grants for rural Community communities for community development activities. The application Development process is annual. Colorado Private Private activity bonds are those where the interest income on debt Activity Bonds obligations issued by state and local governments is exempt from federal taxation. Eligible bond activities include "small issue" manufacturing, single-family mortgage revenue bonds, multi-family housing bonds, hazardous waste and solid waste disposal facilities, water and sewer facilities, and qualified residential rental projects. This tool may be attractive to some business prospects. Colorado's Private Activity Bond Ceiling Allocation Act of 1987 established a program for the allocation of the State's total tax-exempt "private activity bond" issuance authority. Colorado's volume cap for 1992 is $164,719,700. Town Tax Abatement In Colorado, local governments may abate some taxes and may create special classifications of tax payers so as to exempt certain classifications of users. For example, one Colorado city restructured its use tax legislation to exempt computer work stations when it was attempting to attract an airline reservations center. Often municipalities will abate building permit fees, water and sewer tap fees, and other one-time development fees. Page 13 BIBLIOGRAPHY Community Profile For: Town of Windsor. Department of Local Affairs, Denver, Colorado. 07/09/91. Comprehensive Plan. City of Greeley. 1986. Comprehensive Plan. Weld County. September 23, 1987. Larimer County Land Use Plan. Larimer County Planning Department. January 20, 1988 Harman, O'Donnell and Henninger Associates, Inc. Comprehensive Development Plan, Vols. 1, Z and 3. Windsor, Colorado. July 1969. Intergovernmental Agreement for the Loveland Urban Growth Area. Prepared by Larimer County Planning Department. 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