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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 24-07 Approving an Amendment to the Town of Firestone Master Plan 12-05-2024FIRESTONE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PC-24-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN OF FIRESTONE MASTER PLAN WHEREAS, the Town, acting through its Planning and Zoning Commission, is empowered pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 31-23-201, etseq., to adopt and amend a master or comprehensive plan and one or more community plans to guide current and future growth and development of the municipality; and WHEREAS, community stakeholders, citizens, property owners, elected officials, staff from the Town of Firestone ("Town"), and the Town's consultants have engaged in a rigorous, comprehensive, inclusive, transparent and collaborative planning process regarding a master plan for Central Park which has resulted in the Amendment to the 2013 Town of Firestone Master Plan (the "Plan"), attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, concepts and preferred alternatives of the master plan for Central Park have been made available on the Town's website and in public work sessions and the public has been given the opportunity for review and comment; and WHEREAS, in accordance with C.R.S. § 31-23-208, the Firestone Planning and Zoning Commission, at its meeting held on December 5, 2024, conducted a public hearing on the Plan, following the publication of notice as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO: Section 1. The Amendment to the 2013 Town of Firestone Master Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Copies of the Amendment to the 2013 Town of Firestone Master Plan have been and will be made available for public inspection at the Firestone Town Hall, 9950 Park Avenue, Firestone, CO 80504, during regular business hours. The Amendment to the 2013 Town of Firestone Master Plan expressly includes a map and descriptive matter intended by the Commission to form the whole of the Amendment to the 2013 Town of Firestone Master Plan. Section 2. In accordance with C.R.S. § 31-23-208, this Resolution, when attached to the Amendment to the 2013 Town of Firestone Master Plan, shall serve to document the Amendment to the 2013 Town of Firestone Master Plan's approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Section 3. Following ratification and approval of the Amendment to the 2013 Town of Firestone Master Plan by the Board of Trustees as required by C.R.S. § 31-23-206(1), the Town Manager shall cause to be sent a certified and attested copy of the Amendment to the 2013 Town of Firestone Master Plan to the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County. Attachment by the Town Manager of a certified copy of this Resolution and a copy of the Board of Trustees resolution ratifying the Amendment to the 2013 Town of Firestone Master Plan shall constitute certification and attestation of the Amendment to the 2013 Town of Firestone Master Plan. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of December, 2024. ATTEST: Secretary ��Z EXHIBIT A Amendment to the 2013 Town of Firestone Master Plan ONE CIVIC Municipal Center Existing municipal uses include the Town of Firestone's Town Hall and the Police Department and Municipal Court Building. In addition to the municipal departments and operations conducted within, each building provides community meeting spaces. Library The High Plains Library District selected Firestone Central Park as the site of a regional library which opened in 2008. Central Plaza & Amphitheater A central plaza and amphitheater was identified as a preferred amenity within the Civic area and would provide a large outdoor gathering space which may be programmed for community events. Educational Facility A primary education facility has been identified as a potential complementary civic use within close proximity of the library, Town Hall, and open space and recreational opportunities of Central Park. Mixed Use In order to provide structure and activities around the central plaza, mixed -use buildings and spaces may be located within the Civic planning area. SPORTS FIELD COMPLEX Active Recreation Fields and Facilities Active multi -use fields (ex. soccer, lacrosse, baseball, etc.), court facilities (ex. tennis, pickleball, basketball, etc.), indoor recreational facilities, and support buildings and uses would accommodate events at the local, regional, and }' national levels. Outdoor facilities may be lit for extended use with lights shielded, directed, and distanced from residential to the north. Views to the west will be preserved and emphasized within the design. A sports stadium may be a destination with proximity and access to the Sports Field Complex, Mixed -Use, and Civic planning areas. RESTO ACTIVE OUTDOOR Leash Free Dog Park A leash free dog park was constructed within Central Park in 2023. Free Play Areas Numerous active areas including various types of playground areas, shelters, benches, disc golf, flexible greens, and gathering spaces are planned to be located throughout the Park. These facilities and play areas will all be connected by a pedestrian trail system. NATURALIZED AREA Sledding Hill A hill for sledding and tubing activities incorporated into open space and trails system. MIXED USE Land Uses The mixed -use area shall provide a variety of uses that activate the park including family entertainment and tourism, sports tourism, hospitality, dining, services, and residential. GATEWAY Land Uses The gateway area will provide a transition from Colorado Boulevard, across the Firestone Trail, and into the primary planning areas within the park. Transitional uses may include passive uses such as open space and trails and active uses such as food trucks, commercial services, and waterpark recreation. GENERAL Internal Street System A primary internal street system has been identified to conveniently and com- fortably provide access to all the key facilities on the site. Secondary streets will be added to provide specific direct access to specific areas. Views Building design and location shall use the site's natural topography and descent to the west to preserve, enhance, and frame mountain views to the west. Flexibility Although the Central Park master plan identifies distinct planning areas, the plan's intent is to provide flexibility within and between each planning area in support of the overall intent and function of Central Park vision. ACTIVF OVT R ' df r 4!, Figure 21: Central Park ONE