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McArdle, Emma
From:
Smackfc@aol.com
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010 5:15 PM
To:
McArdle, Emma
Cc: Bolin, Megan; McWilliams, Karen
Subject: Re: 716 Maple
Hi Emma,
Sorry that I could not get back in time to get my comments to you before the meeting. Again, my concern
relates to the EFFECTIVE increase in density that could result from such a maneuver if there is an increase in
the total number of bedrooms irrespective of whatever metric the City now uses to reflect density. I also have
questions as to what will be considered the front of the lot. If the unit continues to face Maple street but access
to the new unit is from the alley, the "back yard" (i.e. the side setback of the existing lot) would then be just 5'?
Will there be any back yard for the south (Maple St) unit or is there to be just one common area on the north
end of the unit? What is the FAR for the development and is it designed to the current allowed maximum? Will
the alley be paved with curb, gutter and sidewalk to access the north unit and garages? Will either or both units
be required to have fire sprinklers? My last question and perhaps most relevant question is doesn't this
proposal fly in the face of what City Council is requesting in the form of the Eastside/Westside Design
Standards? How does this interface with the existing guidelines approved by City Council that encourage
consistency of size, mass, and scope with the existing homes in the neighborhood?
Please copy me with your notes on the meeting. Thanks, Steve Mack
In a message dated 9/27/2010 3:01:55 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, emcardle@fcgov.com writes
Emma McArdle
City Planner
City of Fort Collins
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(970)221-6206
9/30/2010