Title
An informational presentation for the Annexation Policy Checkpoint on the proposed Peach Ranch Addition No. 1 Annexation
Presenter:
Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department
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Owner: Peach Ranch, LLC.
Developer: Toll Brothers
Representative: N.E.S. Inc.
Location: south and east of North Powers Boulevard and Research Parkway off of the end of Tutt Boulevard.
The purpose of this work session is to follow the new annexation procedures, Annexation Policy Checkpoint, recently accepted by the City Council, which require the annexor to informally present the proposed annexation, and for the City Council to provide feedback to the annexor and City staff. It is important to note that this Work Session is not a decision on the Peach Ranch Addition No. 1 Annexation - this is Step #3 Policy Checkpoint of the newly implemented annexation process. A formal public hearing will be scheduled for a later City Council Regular Meeting, after Planning Commission review and recommendation.
CSU staff will also be available to brief the Council or address questions on utility-related topics.
Background:
The proposed project includes concurrent applications for an annexation of approximately 42.43 acres, establishment of zoning, and establishment of the Peach Ranch Land Use Plan (see 'Land Use Plan' attachment). The land is located off Tutt Boulevard southeast of North Powers Boulevard and Research Parkway.
The initial petition of annexation was accepted by City Council on December 10, 2024. The City's authority to annex land is established by Colorado Revised Statues (C.R.S. 31-12-101) which sets requirements and procedures which municipalities must follow. A property is eligible for annexation if the contiguity requirement is met; not less than one-sixth the perimeter of the proposed area for annexation is contiguous with the existing boundary of the annexing municipality, and that area of the proposed annexation has more than 50% ownership...
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