RESOLUTION NO. 80-00

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO

THE ORCHARD MESA NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN

 WHEREAS, The City of Grand Junction and Mesa County Planning Commissions and planning staffs have diligently worked jointly and cooperatively in a process updating the Orchard Mesa Neighborhood Plan; AND

 WHEREAS, City Staff has reviewed and recommends approval of the amendments to the Orchard Mesa Neighborhood Plan; AND

 WHEREAS, two public open houses were conducted to obtain public input on the amendments and received comment on the proposed amendments; AND

 WHEREAS, two mailings to all residents within the planning area were sent to obtain public input and comment on the proposed amendments; AND

 WHEREAS, the City and County Planning Commissions sitting in joint session:

1.  heard public testimony on the amendments to the Orchard Mesa Neighborhood Plan on 13 July 2000; AND

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grand Junction has authority to adopt master plans for the City of Grand Junction; AND

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary and important to plan for the future of the neighborhoods within the City limits and finds this Neighborhood Plan an important element of the City Comprehensive Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION:

That the updated amendments of the “Orchard Mesa Neighborhood Plan” adopted jointly by the Planning Commission and the Mesa County Planning Commission on 13 July 2000 is hereby adopted as part of the Neighborhood Plan Component of the Growth Plan of the City of Grand Junction.

Passed and adopted this 16^th day of August, 2000

         /s/ Gene Kinsey      

         Mayor of the City of Grand Junction

ATTEST:

/s/ Stephanie Nye      

City Clerk