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Department of Community Development
Reference: Neff II Annexation
To: Mayor Kenneth J. Kreutzer and Members of City Council
Through: Philip A. Rodriguez, City Manager
Marv Falconburg, AICP, Assistant City Manager
Holly Prather, AICP, Community Development Director
Prepared By: Lauren Simmons, AICP, Senior Planner
Date Prepared: July 18, 2018
PURPOSE
In order to proceed with annexation of the Neff II Property, the Council must review the annexation petition and application, conduct a public hearing, and complete the first reading of the annexation ordinance.
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS
Recognizable and Well-Planned Community
Supportive, Sustainable Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
A Petition for Annexation was accepted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on July 17, 2018. The approximate 9.0404 acre parcel, known as the Neff II Property (the "Property"), is currently zoned A-3 (Agricultural) through Adams County. The Property is generally located west of I-76, east of the N. 50th Avenue, and south of Baseline Road. The Property is 100% contiguous with existing Brighton city limits. The City of Brighton Comprehensive Plan, designates the Property as being appropriate for Medium Density 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 "Medium Density" 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 a...
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