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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: Jason Bradford, AICP, Planning Manager
Date Prepared: August 24, 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 two parcels, 1.590 acres and 1.208 acres, to be known as the North Star Annexation (the "Property"), are currently zoned A-3 (Agricultural) through Adams County. The Property is located east of S. 50th Avenue and is off of Grosbeak Street and also includes a portion of the 50th Avenue right of way. The Property is 100% 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 Employment purposes, but is directly adjacent to residential.
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 inte...
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