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Department of Community Development
Reference:
To: Mayor Richard N. McLean and Members of City Council
Through: Manuel Esquibel, City Manager
Prepared By: Lauren Simmons
Date Prepared: May 12, 2015
PURPOSE
In order to proceed with the annexation of this property, the Council must review the annexation petition and application, conduct a public hearing, approve a resolution for annexation eligibility, and complete the first reading of the annexation ordinance.
BACKGROUND
The approximate 53.1152 acre parcel, known as the Riverfront Property (the "Property"), is currently zoned I-3 (Industrial) through Adams County. The Property is generally located west of US-85, east of the South Platte River, and south of Baseline Road. The Property adjoins the existing Brighton City limits on the north and east boundaries and is approximately 32% contiguous with the existing Brighton city limits. The City of Brighton Comprehensive Plan, Figure 4: Future Land Use Plan, designates the Property as being appropriate for Mixed Use and Employment purposes.
CRITERIA BY WHICH COUNCIL MUST CONSIDER THE ITEM
* Comprehensive Plan: The annexation of this parcel is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, which designates this parcel as being located within the "Employment" area.
* Colorado Revised Statutes: The City Council must determine whether the Annexation complies with the following statutory requirements set forth in the Colorado Revised Statutes:
Section 31-12-104
1. The following statutory limitations apply for eligibility for annexation:
a. Not less than 1/6th of the perimeter of the area to be annexed is contiguous with the City of Brighton.
b. A "community of interest" exists between the municipality;
c. The area to be annexed and said area is urban or is to be urbanized;
d. The area is integrated or capable of integration within the municipality.
e. If the contiguity requirement is met, the "community of interest" requirement is pr...
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