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Union Annexation, Concept Plan, Zoning (File # 3444)
LACP Amendment (File #1042-29)
Preliminary Subdivision Plat, Preliminary PUD Development Plan with exceptions to the Subdivision Regulations and a Height Exception (File #3444-1, 3444-1a)
Ordinance O-2007-59 - approving the Union Annexation (generally located north of State Highway 119 and east of Weld County Road 3 1/2) and Zoning the Property PUD-MU (Planned Unit Development - Mixed Use)
Agreement in Furtherance of Annexation for Union Annexation to the City of Longmont
Ordinance O-2007-60 - approving the Preliminary Plat and Preliminary PUD Development Plan for the Union Longmont Sudivision (generally located north of State Highway 119 and east of Weld County Road 3 1/2) as Site Specific Development Plans for Purposes of Vested Property Rights.
Vesting and Development Agreement Union PUD
Union Natural Resources Site Review - Pages 1-9 / Pages 10-18
Union Threatened and Endangered Species Habitat Assessment - Pages 1-7 / Pages 7-13
City Council agenda item on June 19, 2007
Planning and Zoning Commission agenda item on March 21, 2007
Location
Generally located north of State Highway 119, east of Weld County Road 3 ½, south of Weld County Road 26 and west of Meadow Vale Farms and the Elms at Meadow Vale.
Application Description
The applicants have proposed annexation of 340 acres with a proposed zoning of Planned Unit Development – Mixed Use (PUD-MU) with a concept plan that designates 94 acres for 175 single family dwelling units, 20 acres for 67 single family attached homes, 28 acres for 75 dwelling units for mixed use residential, 57 acres for civic and religious uses, 40 acres for mixed use, 43 acres for open space and setbacks;
The application also includes an amendment to the Longmont Area Comprehensive Plan to Designate WCR 26 (East 9th Avenue) as an arterial; designate WCR 3 ½ as an arterial; designate WCR 5 as an arterial; designate the Great Western Railroad as a Primary Greenway, designate State Highway 119 as a Scenic Entryway, designate the property south of the Great Western Railroad Primary Greenway as a mixed use commercial corridor, and designate the area north of the Great Western Railroad Primary Greenway as low density residential;
Concurrently being reviewed is a preliminary plat and preliminary PUD development plan for the entire 313 acre Union development. The application proposes 175 single family dwelling units on 93.7 acres; 67 single family and attached residential dwelling units on 20 acres; 75 mixed use residential dwelling units (to include single family homes, attached homes, town homes and apartments) on 28.1 acres; 57.4 acres for future Civic and Religious Uses; 39.6 acres for future Mixed Use (to include commercial on the ground floor and commercial, residential and religious uses on second and third floors); 43 acres of open space; and 31.3 acres of right-of-way.
The preliminary plat and PUD development plan would require the following exceptions to the City of Longmont Land Development Code:
Allow 13 lots without street frontage (3 commercial lots and 10 residential lots) in the Mixed Use area of the PUD.
Grant 3 height exceptions in the following areas
Height Requested |
City of Longmont Height Limits |
Variance Requested |
|
Civic/Religious Campus |
60 feet |
45 feet |
15 feet |
Civic/Religious Architectural Features (maximum 20% of a building) |
75 feet |
45 feet |
30 feet |
North Residential Area |
35 feet |
30 feet |
5 feet |
The final application being reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission is a preliminary PUD development plan for the ProAction Event Center. The proposed center is located on Blocks 5a and 6a of the preliminary plat and the structure would total 150,950 square feet. The center would allow for sporting events and other large gatherings to occur and the Life Bridge Christian Church plans to use a portion of the building for there temporary home after the sale of their property on State Highway 66 until a new church could be built on the Union parcel in the Civic/Religious area.
Proposals
1. A request for annexation of 340 acres with a proposed zoning of Planned Unit Development – Mixed Use (PUD-MU) with a concept plan that designates 94 acres for 175 single family dwelling units, 20 acres for 67 single family attached homes, 28 acres for 75 dwelling units for mixed use residential, 57 acres for civic and religious uses, 40 acres for mixed use, 43 acres for open space and setbacks;
2. An amendment to the Longmont Area Comprehensive Plan to include the property into the Longmont Planning Area (LPA); designate WCR 26 (East 9th Avenue) as an arterial; designate WCR 3 ½ as an arterial; designate WCR 5 as an arterial; designate the Great Western Railroad as a Primary Greenway, designate State Highway 119 as a Scenic Entryway, designate the property south of the Great Western Railroad Primary Greenway as a mixed use commercial corridor, and designate the area north of the Great Western Railroad Primary Greenway as low density residential;
3. A preliminary plat and preliminary PUD development plan for the entire 313 acre Union development. The application proposes 175 single family dwelling units on 93.7 acres; 67 single family and attached residential dwelling units on 20 acres; 75 mixed use residential dwelling units (to include single family homes, attached homes, town homes and apartments) on 28.1 acres; 57.4 acres for future Civic and Religious Uses; 39.6 acres for future Mixed Use (to include commercial on the ground floor and commercial, residential and religious uses on second and third floors); 43 acres of open space; and 31.3 acres of right-of-way. The preliminary plat requires the following exceptions to the City of Longmont Land Development Code:
lots without street frontage
height exceptions
4. A preliminary PUD development plan for the ProAction Event Center on Block 5a and 6a totaling 150,950 square feet.
Estimated Project Schedule
Listed below you will find each application being processed by the City with a brief summary of where the item is in our process. Staff has also provided City Council meeting dates for when the applications could be reviewed and considered by the City Council.
Annexation
The annexation proposal would annex 348 acres of land into the City of Longmont. The Planning Commission reviewed this application and recommended approval of the application to the City Council with conditions.
1st Resolution Approved by Council (February 13, 2007)
2nd Resolution Approved by Council (March 27, 2007)
1st reading of the ordinance to annex the property is currently scheduled for May 8, 2007
2nd reading and public hearing on the annexation is scheduled for May 22, 2007
Zoning, Concept Plan and the Annexation Agreement
The ordinance to annex the property would also approve the zoning, concept plan and annexation agreement for the property. The Planning Commission reviewed the zoning and concept plan with the annexation and recommended approval of the annexation concept plan and zoning to the Council with conditions. The annexation agreement is not reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
1st reading of the ordinance is currently scheduled for May 8, 2007
2nd reading and public hearing on the ordinance is scheduled for May 22, 2007
Land Use Amendment
The land use amendment would designate land uses on this property and extend the Longmont Planning Area (LPA) to the east to include this property into the LPA. The Planning Commission reviewed the Land Use Amendment and recommended approval to the City Council.
1st reading of the ordinance is currently scheduled for May 8, 2007
2nd reading and public hearing on the ordinance is scheduled for May 22, 2007
Preliminary Plat (entire parcel)
The Planning Commission reviewed this request and referred this application to the City Council with a recommendation of approval with conditions. Since this was referred to City Council a public hearing on this development application will be required.
Public hearing is scheduled for May 22, 2007
Preliminary PUD Development Plan (entire parcel)
The Planning Commission reviewed this request and referred this application to the City Council with a recommendation of approval with conditions. Since this was referred to City Council a public hearing on this development application will be required.
Public hearing is scheduled for May 22, 2007
Vesting Agreement
The vesting agreement would approve the extended vesting for the project which is proposed at 7 years for the residential areas, 15 years for the commercial areas and 30 years for the Civic and Religious areas with a possible 10 year extension if a required amount of building has been constructed.
1st reading of the ordinance is currently scheduled for May 8, 2007
2nd reading and public hearing on the ordinance is scheduled for May 22, 2007
Preliminary PUD Development Plan (ProAction Arena)
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this proposal and conditionally approved the request on March 21, 2007.
Final Development Plan (ProAction Arena)
The Planning Director is the decision making body on this application and is waiting to see the outcome of the public hearing scheduled for May.
Final Plat (ProAction Arena)
The Planning Director is the decision making body on this application and is waiting to see the outcome of the public hearing scheduled for May.
Public Improvement Plans
The DRC is reviewing the Public Improvement Plans and expects to complete the review of the plans and the Public Improvement Agreement in time for a June 12, 2007 City Council meeting.
Public Improvement Agreement
The DRC expects to complete the Public Improvement Agreement for this property in time for a June 12, 2007 City Council meeting.
Past Union Council Discussions
The City Council has had the Union project on its agenda at both regular meetings and study sessions in 2006 and 2007. The dates below provide a timeline of the meetings that have occurred to discuss this project with the applicant and city staff.
May 2006 – City Council referred the Union Project for Review
August 29, 2006 – Information item sent to Council providing update on application
December 19, 2006 – Request for direction to staff regarding numerous annexation issues
February 6, 2007 – Request for additional direction to staff regarding annexation issues
February 13, 2007 – 1st Resolution of Statutory compliance
February 20, 2007 – Request for direction on annexation, vested rights and metro district
March 6, 2007 – Information sent to Council regarding Metro Districts for Union and Puma
March 27, 2007 – 2nd Resolution of Statutory compliance
For further information - please contact:
Project Planner Don Burchett
303-651-8330 / email: don.burchett@ci.longmont.co.us