Title
A resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as Dublin North 1D Annexation consisting of 5 acres to be in substantial compliance with Section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting a hearing date of January 13, 2015 for the Colorado Springs City Council to consider the annexation of the area
(Legislative Matter)
Body
From:
Peter Wysocki, Planning and Development Director, Planning and Development Department
Summary:
This is a request to approve a resolution setting a public hearing date of January 13, 2015, and direct the City Clerk to advertise the hearing for the Dublin North 1D Annexation. The site is located northwest of the Dublin Boulevard and Sandyford Lane intersection, and south of Vickie Lane.
Previous Council Action:
The City Council accepted the annexation petition and referred it to the City Administrative staff to review and process on December 10, 2013.
Background:
Colorado State Statute provisions require that the City Council adopt a resolution that sets the hearing date and directs the City Clerk to advertise the pending annexation for four weeks prior to the public hearing. In addition, the hearing date must be not less than thirty (30) days or more than sixty (60) days after the effective date of the resolution setting the hearing. The annexation can be advertised on the following dates: November 29, December 6, December 13 and December 20, 2014, to adhere to the statute requirements for the January 13, 2015 City Council meeting.
Financial Implications:
Not applicable at this time. A fiscal impact analysis has been prepared and will be provided to the City Council with the annexation hearing information packet.
Board/Commission Recommendation:
At their meeting of September 18, 2014 the City Planning Commission voted unanimously (Commissioner Phillips excused and Commissioner Ham absent) to approve the annexation subject to conditions. The CPC Record-of-Decision of the meeting provides the discussion of the application and will be provided with the annexation hearing information packet.
Stakeholder Process:
The standard City notification process for the internal review and CPC hearing was used, which included posting the property with a notice poster and mailing postcards to 202 property owners within 1,000 feet of the project area. No e-mails or letters of concern were received.
All applicable agencies and departments were asked to review and comment. No significant concerns were identified. All issues and concerns were incorporated into the annexation agreement, the plans, or provided as conditions of approval.
Alternatives:
City Council can approve or deny the resolution setting the date and authorizing advertisement of the public hearing for the annexation. If the resolution is not approved and the hearing is not scheduled, the annexation cannot be considered.
Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Move to approve the resolution setting January 13, 2015, as the hearing date for consideration of the Dublin North 1D Annexation.
Ordinance Language
Not applicable.