MEMORANDUM - City of Salida

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MEMORANDUM
Work Session Date:
September 7, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
448 East 1st Street, Room 190
City of Salida, Colorado
To:
Mayor and City Council
Re:
Work Session Items
Joint Salida City Council & Planning Commission Work Session
1. Conceptual Review of Buffalo 50 Annexation
Discussion Points
1. Roles & Responsibilities (Steven Rabe)
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STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE:
Sept. 7, 2016
TO:
Mayor LiVecchi, City Council and the Planning Commission
FROM:
Beverly J. Kaiser, Community Development Department
RE:
Buffalo 50, LLC Annexation Conceptual Review
In order to provide for an exchange of information and ideas between the applicant, Planning
Commission, and the City Council, the Salida Land Use and Development Code requires a
conceptual review of proposed major impact review projects, such as annexations. The Planning
Commission and City Council are encouraged to make comments and general recommendations
regarding the following application. The recommendations are not binding, but intended to inform
the applicant of issues or concerns prior to moving forward with their proposal.
The request is for annexation of 2.63 acres located on Highway 50 to be annexed into the City of
Salida. The annexation plat includes an adjacent portion of the Highway 50 right-of-way.
APPLICANT:
Buffalo 50 LLC, 245 E. Rainbow Ave., Salida, CO 81201
PROPERTY/PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Location:
The subject property is a certain unincorporated tract of land comprised of 2.63 acres located at 245
East Rainbow Blvd. (i.e. E. Hwy 50) Salida, CO. The property is adjacent to the City of Salida on
three sides; at the western, northern and eastern boundaries. The actual private property being
annexed totals 2.48 acres. However the annexation plat also includes .15 ac of Highway 50 right of
way to total the 2.63 acre annexation. On the south, the private property extends to the center line
of the South Arkansas River.
Existing Land Use: Currently the property is being used as the office for United Country Real
Estate, with a separate garage and well house.
Surrounding Land Use: West; residential with commercial (Murdoch’s) two lots to the west,
North; Hwy 50 with commercial land uses on the north, East; commercial (Comfort Inn Motel),
South; South Arkansas River and agricultural land in the county.
Proposed Land Use: The applicant states that the property is to continue to be used as office.
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Existing Zoning: Currently the property is zoned COM (commercial) in Chaffee County. The
existing zoning on the property adjacent and to the west (which is within the City limits) is C-1
Commercial. City zoning across Hwy 50 and to the north is C-1 as well. The property to east is
zoned C-1 Commercial. Zoning south of the property is RUR rural zone in Chaffee County.
Proposed Zoning: The applicants are proposing a C-1 commercial zone district and inclusion in
the Highway 50 Corridor Overlay. C-1 Commercial in the City of Salida. This zone permits most
retail, offices, and auto-related uses with administrative review or limited review of other commercial
uses. Residential uses require administrative or limited review for single family to duplex units or
major impact review for multi-family uses. Single mobile homes and mobile home parks are not
permitted.
PROCESS:
An application for annexation is a multi-step process. This is the first step, conceptual review of the
proposed annexation and zoning. No subdivision of the property is being proposed at this time.
Subsequent action will include request for comments from referral agencies, Planning Commission
review and public hearing of the annexation and zoning, and City Council review of the annexation
proposal via review of a substantial compliance resolution and then a first and second reading of the
annexation ordinance. A City Council public hearing will be held at the second reading stage.
OBSERVATIONS:
1. The application for annexation was submitted on Aug. 16, 2016.
2. The proposed annexation has greater than the required 1/6th contiguity (as required by State
Statute CRS 31-12-108) with the municipal boundary of the City of Salida. The total perimeter
of the property is 1676.71 feet with 1489.11 feet contiguous to the City of Salida, which is
greater than 1/6th of the perimeter. The perimeter is approximately 88% contiguous to the City
of Salida.
3. The annexation property is under single ownership and the owner has signed the application for
the annexation.
4. The annexation property is currently zoned commercial in Chaffee County. Commercial zoning
will also be requested for the property with annexation to the City.
5. The annexation property is adjacent to an existing sewer main in Hwy 50. The nearest water
main is found across the highway to the north. The property can be served by City fire and
police departments.
6. The property is a natural extension of the City’s municipal boundary and meets the legal
requirements for annexation. It currently is an enclave in the city.
7. The property is adjacent to Hwy 50 from which it can obtain its access.
8. The annexation of the property is consistent with the vision and goals set forth in the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Comprehensive Plan (adopted April 16, 2013) states that
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“annexation allows the city an opportunity to expand its border, address deficiencies in available
space for industrial, commercial or residential lands and may create financial opportunities for
the city.” This annexation proposal captures an enclave in the City borders and is a logical
extension to the City limits.
RECOMMENDATION:
This is a proposed annexation of a single commercial property. The annexation agreement will likely
include standard language pertaining to “applicant will comply with all City standards.” As the
property’s southern boundary is within the centerline of the South Arkansas River, the annexation
agreement should include dedication of an easement for a public trail along the South Arkansas
River. This trail is included in the Salida Regional Transportation Plan adopted by the City on Nov.
3, 2009. Additionally, the property falls within the Highway 50 Corridor Overlay Zone (Section 165-60 of the Land Use Code) which includes specific requirements pertaining to curb cuts, access,
streetscape, lighting, landscaping, and architecture.
The Planning Commission and City Council are being asked to provide any information or ideas
pertaining to the proposal they may have.
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