6-604 Preliminary Annexation Application Contents

Section 6-604 Preliminary Annexation Application Contents

In the case of landowner initiated annexations, the applicant for preliminary annexation review shall submit fifteen (15) copies of the following materials to the Planning Director. In the case of non-landowner applications, the Planning Director shall determine which of the following materials will be required of the applicant. In the event any of the following is waived by the Planning Director, he/she may, with the consent of the applicant, require any documents or information reasonably calculated to satisfy the purpose of the waived requirement(s).

6-604.A. Minimum Contents. The minimum contents for all applications specified in Section 5-202.C of this Title;

6-604.B. Vicinity Map. A vicinity map which shows the relationship of the area to be annexed and the existing Town limits including existing and proposed:

6-604.B.1. land uses;

6-604.B.2. residential densities;

6-604.B.3. streets;

6-604.B.4. watercourses;

6-604.B.5. utilities;

6-604.B.6. easements;

6-604.B.7. any other major feature in and adjacent to the tract of land proposed for annexation;

6-604.B.8. zoning of all adjacent properties;

6-604.B.9. special districts within the area to be annexed; and

6-604.B.10. contour intervals of not more than ten (10) feet.

6-604.C. Preliminary Master Plan. The preliminary master plan for the proposed land use and requested or suggested zoning of the area to be annexed, including:

6-604.C.1. A written report containing the following information:

a. A statement addressing consistency with the Telluride Master Plan;

b. Estimates of the current population, assessed property value and the costs of providing public services such as fire protection, trash removal, and street maintenance;

c. The name(s) of the special district(s) providing services that would be affected by the annexation. If the unincorporated area to be annexed is part of a special district or county service area whose responsibilities are to be assumed by the Town, a statement shall be required indicating what steps will be taken to ensure a smooth transition in service delivery;

d. A statement and plan showing that sufficient water, free of encumbrances, will be given to the Town to offset the potential population of the annexed property; or, if none is available, what mitigation is being offered in lieu of water rights.

e. A statement and timetable of how the applicant will develop and finance the extension and undergrounding, where necessary, of utilities and services including, but not limited to, water and sewer, electricity, gas, cable television, and telephone;

f. A statement and description of what land areas are to be dedicated for public use, or what equivalent benefit in money will be paid, and what other types of public benefit will be provided within a contracted period of time, specifically addressing affordable housing, parking and transportation structures, recreational corridors and facilities, installation and undergrounding of utilities, drainage, other environmental impacts, and conveyance of tributary and non tributary water rights.

g. A statement of how the extension of municipal services, other than utilities, will be financed.

6-604.D. Annexation Impact Analysis. An annexation impact analysis for all annexations, unless waived by P&Z, or the Town Council, that includes:

6-604.D.1. General information (to be clearly and separately tabulated):

a. Gross acreage of annexation;

b. Approximate number and type of units;

c. Acreage of streets and parking;

d. Acreage and percentage of open space to be created, analyzed as to the amount to be deeded or dedicated to the Town, the amount to be retained in private ownership, and estimated Town maintenance costs;

e. Density ratio: number of units compared to net acreage (gross acreage less streets, parking and open space); and

f. Statement of effect upon local public school system, including estimated number of students generated and capital construction required.

6-604.D.2. Population impacts:

a. Projected addition to the Town’s population, both permanent and transient;

b. Projected population by dwelling unit type; and

c. Impact on police and fire protection services, to be reviewed and comments provided by police and fire protection district.

6-604.D.3. Traffic impacts:

a. Projected vehicle trips to enter or depart the site: daily peak hour average;

b. Projected community wide impact;

c. Impact related to existing and proposed street segment capacities within the zone district;

d. Projected maintenance costs on new and existing streets; and

e. Public transportation ties.

6-604.D.4. Utilities impacts:

a. Projected demand for municipal water, including year round average and seasonal peak demand and consumptive use;

b. Impact on existing water and sewer capacity and the potential need for additional facilities; and

c. Potential solid waste disposal costs.

6-604.D.5. Environmental analyses:

a. Soil types and bearing capabilities;

b. Geologic hazard areas;

c. High groundwater tables;

d. Slopes and potential erosion problems;

e. Flood prone areas;

f. Effects on existing fish, wildlife and vegetation;

g. Aesthetic considerations; and

h. Wetlands designations.

6-604.E. Cost/Benefit Report. An annexation cost/benefit report for all annexations, unless waived by P&Z, or the Town Council, that, at a minimum, includes:

6-604.E.1. Definition of the Annexation Area in terms of geography, existing and potential land uses, public service and infrastructure uses;

6-604.E.2. Describes the existing jurisdictional relationships of the annexing territories, including current governance and service providers including those provided by the County and special districts;

6-604.E.3. Describes the specific changes that will occur on a “service by service” basis:

a. governmental administration;

b. schools;

c. police;

d. fire;

e. water and sewer;

f. streets and parking;

g. public transportation;

h. parks and recreation;

i. building services;

j. affordable housing; and

k. public works administration and services;

6-604.E.4. Quantifies the fiscal impacts on the Town:

a. anticipated new revenues;

b. changes in revenue flows and expenditure levels for each service; and

c. identifies major capital costs that will be triggered by taking on additional commitments;

6-604.E.5. Summarizes the fiscal analysis in a manner consistent with the relevant statutory and charter requirements.