Council approves series annexation and RE zoning for 915 5th Street, and consent to include property in regional water district

The City Council conducted the second public hearing and adopted a series of resolutions and ordinances to annex approximately 1.294 acres at 915 5th Street and to set an initial zoning designation of Residential‑Estate (RE).

Chandler Van Schaack of Planning and Development Services briefed council on the parcel: the site crosses the voter‑approved "blue line," is accessed via a shared driveway and septic system, and will be limited in future development potential by the annexation agreement (staff wrote the proposal prohibits new development on the portion above the blue line and restricts remaining future potential to one dwelling unit). Staff noted Planning Board had recommended a 4,000‑square‑foot floor‑area limitation, but that staff concluded prior practice and existing zoning standards (setbacks, FAR, bulk plane) make a separate floor‑area cap inconsistent with precedent.

Council moved through five motions (two resolutions and three ordinances) associated with the series annexation and the request to consent to inclusion in the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. The motions passed unanimously by roll call: Res. 13‑64 (findings and conclusions for annexation of easterly 0.48 acres), Ord. 87‑28 (annex easterly 0.48 acres, initial RE zoning), Res. 13‑65 (findings for westerly 0.48 acres), Ord. 87‑29 (annex westerly 0.48 acres, initial RE zoning), and Ord. 87‑30 (consent to include total ~1.294 acres in the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District).

Staff said the annexation is consistent with state statutes governing series annexations (Colorado Revised Statutes sections cited during the hearing) and with the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan policies for Area 2 lands. The city will add water and sewer within the existing private driveway easement and install a new fire hydrant to serve the property.