HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 2023-12-08 Renewing the Town of Fraser's Three Mile Plan, as Recommended by the Fraser Planning Commission and as Authorized and Required by Colorado Revised StatutesVotes in favor:
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TOWN OF FRASER
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-12-08
RENEWING THE TOWN OF FRASER'S THREE MILE PLAN, AS RECOMMENDED
BY THE FRASER PLANNING COMMISSION AND AS AUTHORIZED
AND REQUIRED BY COLORADO REVISED STATUTES
WHEREAS, the Town of Fraser is required by C.R.S. 31-12-105(1)(e) to have in place a
plan that is updated annually to apply to all territory within the boundaries of the Town of Fraser
and to those areas outside the Town as provided by C.R.S. 31-12-105(1)(e);
WHEREAS, the Three Mile Plan is incorporated within the Town of Fraser
Comprehensive Plan;
WHEREAS, areas within the Three Mile Planning Area have been considered regarding
general land description, land use, utilities, transportation, community services, open space,
parks, and recreational amenities; and
WHEREAS, the Fraser Planning Commission extensively reviewed the Three Mile Plan
as included within the 2010 Comprehensive Plan and recommends no changes at this time (PC
Resolution 2023-10-01) and recommends its adoption for the health, safety, and welfare of
current and future residents of the Town of Fraser.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
TOWN OF FRASER, COLORADO THAT the Three Mile Plan as approved by the Fraser
Planning Commission be updated as included within the 2010 Town of Fraser Comprehensive
Plan.
DULY MOVED, SECONDED, AND ADOPTED THIS 6th DAY OFDECEMBER 2023.
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TOWN OF FRASER
Three Mile Plan
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Three Mile Plan
Colorado State Statutes require that each community have in place a plan for that area
within three miles of its boundary, and that said plan be updated at least once annually.
This provides a framework for decision making regarding annexations and other
extraterritorial matters. The Three Mile Plan is a long-range planning opportunity for
municipalities to consider where they want to annex, how to provide service in the newly
annexed areas, and how they will sustain adequate levels of service throughout the rest
of the municipality. Although the Town of Fraser does not actively seek annexations, it
intends to be prepared to make informed decisions should annexation petitions be
presented to the Town. Additionally, the Town recognizes the effects that development
outside the corporate limits can have on the Town and seeks to promote regional
planning to improve regional decisions.
The Town of Fraser Three Mile Planning Area was established as follows:
ª All properties within three miles of the Town boundaries were identified.
ª Properties already included within another jurisdiction were removed.
ª The National Forest Boundary Line was also used as a limiting factor on the plan
map, though the Town is aware that property swaps can quickly change those
boundaries.
ª The Three Mile Planning Area will be modified as changes occur in the Town
boundaries and/or Forest Boundaries.
The Town of Fraser Three Mile Plan is a component of the Comprehensive Plan. The
land use and development policies as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan for areas
within Town also apply throughout the three mile area.
Generally, low to medium density residential land uses are preferred within the three
mile planning area. Higher density residential, mixed use, commercial, and light
industrial uses should be directed toward municipal areas.
Development proposals for areas surrounding the Town of Fraser should be considered
for incorporation within the municipality before development in unincorporated areas.
While the Three Mile Plan provides for low to medium density residential in these areas,
low to medium density sprawl throughout the Valley is not a preferred land use pattern.
The Town of Fraser recognizes that low to medium density residential development may
occur in unincorporated areas; however, development within municipalities is preferable
because public utilities and services can be provided more efficiently. The overall
densities from these areas could be clustered into smaller higher-density areas enabling
preservation of open space.
The fiscal impacts of development should be considered as a component of the
decision making process regarding both development in unincorporated areas or
annexation into the Town.
The Town of Fraser annexation policy provides that the Town of Fraser has no intention
of annexing any developed areas that may be included within the Three Mile Planning
Area, such as Winter Park Ranch Area, Icebox Estates and Sunset Ridge. The Town of
Fraser intends to support a county-wide growth plan that reduces sprawl and provides
for efficient provision of services while protecting the character, quality of life and sense
of place that makes the Fraser Valley such a unique community. Growth or development
that may be occurring outside the Town but within the Three Mile Planning Area should
be consistent with these goals and policies.
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Town of Fraser
Town of Winter Park
.Three Mile Planning Area
Legend
Railroad
County Roads
US Hwy 40
Three Mile Planning Area
Private Parcels in Three Mile Area
Parcels
Town of Fraser
Town of Winter Park
Ownership
Bureau of Land Management
USFS - Arapaho Nat. Forest
Denver Water Board Land
4.2010
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Winter Park
Ranch
Moose Run
Sky View
Acres Icebox
Byers Peak
Ranch
Stagecoach
Meadow
Sunset Ridge
Reserve at
Elk HornGrandmother
Mill
Four Way
Estates High Lonesome
Trail
Frosty Acres
Ranch Creek
Ranch
Claytons Ranch
Acres
Town of Fraser
Town of Winter Park
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.Surrounding Properties
Legend
Railroad
County Roads
US Hwy 40
Parcels
Private Parcels within 3 Mile Area
Town of Fraser
Town of Winter Park
USFS Areas of Interest
Fraser Experimental Forest
Indian Peaks Wilderness
James Peak Protection Area
Ranch Creek to Indian Peaks
Vasquez Peak
Ownership
Bureau of Land Management
USFS - Arapaho Nat. Forest
Denver Water Board Land
4.2010
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