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HomeMy WebLinkAboutREMINGTON ANNEX - MOD. OF STANDARDS - MOD120002 - CORRESPONDENCE - CORRESPONDENCE-HEARING (4)Larry and Debra Dunn Ddunn2209@comcast.net Ldunn1019@gmail.com Eastside Neighborhood Residents Courtney Levingston From: Ted Shepard Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 2:04 PM To: Courtney Rippy Subject: FW: Eastside Neighborhood - Remington St Development Proposal This is for you. By the way, let me know at your convenience if the proposed density is permitted. Thanks, Ted From: Debra Dunn [mailto:ddunn2209@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 1:47 PM To: Debra Dunn Subject: Eastside Neighborhood - Remington St Development Proposal Re: Eastside Old Town Neighborhood Development Proposals We are writing to express our concern and opposition to the current development proposal for the Eastside neighborhood (specifically 705, 711 and 715 Remington St.). This proposal would remove or demolish homes currently in disrepair (one dating back to 1880), replacing them with high density apartment units with a specific target of providing student housing. This development proposes 44 apartment units (at "3 unrelated" this could equate to 132 occupants) on 3 lots. Currently, these homes are 3 or 4-plex units with a reported total of 17 residents. The developer has been the owner of these properties since December 2009 and they have not maintained the homes or grounds. They would consider having 60 parking spaces which would not cover the occupancy and the many visitors that would frequent the building. The already heavily used Remington Street and alley to the west would see huge increases in traffic congestion. Building modern, high density buildings in the middle of a single and multi -family neighborhood is not a compatible way to provide affordable housing The Eastside Old Town neighborhood is a vibrant, diverse community with families, students, small businesses, schools and various faith communities. There are many lovingly restored historic homes which were once suffering from serious neglect. Our home was a former fraternity and dilapidated boarding house that is now a restored family home. Many of these homes date as far back as the late 1800's and are a part of Fort Collins' rich history. Proposed developments, if approved, would set a precedent for the removal of more historic, but neglected homes and also change the diverse nature of this community from a mix of home owners and renters living as neighbors, to a predominantly high density student population. Providing a quality mix of housing that offers options in affordable living and home ownership to a diverse population maintains a quality community. Long and short- term residents benefit from the sense of community that comes from living as neighbors in actual homes rather than high density buildings. We believe that this historic neighborhood is a treasure that should be celebrated and preserved.