HomeMy WebLinkAboutTHE DISTRICT @ CAMPUS WEST - PDP - PDP120003 - CORRESPONDENCE - (5)costs for the condominium association as well. Decreased solar load on the buildings will
also have a significant impact on the heating bills for the residents that are impacted by the
parking structure shadow.
Consider the fact that a 58' tall parking structure will present an imposing visual impact
from any location on the Sunstone property. Would you or anyone for that matter,
appreciate an imposing 58' tall walled structure directly out your front door? This is not a
small structure, not only is it tall it is excessively long as well. From an aesthetics
perspective it will not be pretty to look at. In fact it will be an eyesore. As far as I know, no
other parking structure located in Fort Collins is this tall.
Another significant concern is the potential for light trespass and vehicular noise from the
parking structure. Both of these items will substantially reduce the quality of life of the
Sunstone Condominium Home Owners. Given the collegiate environment that the
proposed development will bring, the potential for vehicle noise well into the night is
highly likely. Additionally, potential noise from the roof mounted mechanical equipment
is a real and valid concern. Being in the Consulting Engineering business, typically, we see
large commercial roof mounted mechanical equipment impacting adjacent homeowners
due to excessive noise. This is particularly noticeable in the evening and night time hours.
Given all of these valid and realistic concerns I have no doubt that my property value will
be significantly impacted. My realtor believes that it could impact property values by as
much as 25% in the Sunstone Condominiums. That means the value of my property could
decrease by as much as $30,000.
This is a real and valid concern that exists. I implore you to reject the plans as they
currently exist when the developer submits them to the city. During the 8/31 /11 meeting
several people voiced significant concerns regarding this project. I believe that these
concerns are real enough that they should be taken into account.
I believe that growth is a good thing when it is done with appropriate considerations and
minimal impact on adjacent property owners. This project will have a substantial negative
impact, not only from a quality of life but from a property value as well.
I appreciate your fair and unbiased review regarding this project. If you have any questions
please do not hesitate top contact me.
Sincerely,
Kelvin K. Doss
Kelvin K. & Regina M. Doss
720 City Park Ave.
# D422
Fort Collins, CO
303/708-8906
doss4g..comcast. net
October 10, 2011
Emma McArdle
City Planner
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO 80524
RE: The District at CSU
Dear Emma,
I am writing to express my concerns regarding the potential project located near Shields
and Elizabeth called "The District at CSU".
As an owner in the adjacent Sunstone Condominiums located directly north of the proposed
development I have many valid concerns regarding the approval of this project. The
projects 58' tall parking structure will be located directly south of my property in the
Sunstone Condominiums. These concerns include the following issues:
• Blocked Sunlight
• Noise pollution from vehicle traffic in garage.
• Noise pollution from roof mounted mechanical / HVAC equipment.
• Light Trespass/pollution
• Visual impact of 58' Tall Structure
• Decreased Property Value
As a professional in the built environment I understand and appreciate the efforts and value
that go into a project of this nature. However as an adjacent property owner my concerns
are large enough that I must communicate them to the City of Fort Collins.
Based on the plans presented at the 8/31/11 Public Meeting, the 58' foot tall Parking
Structure will abut the southern property line of the Sunstone Condominium complex. The
parking structure will be located approximately 40' away from the existing Sunstone
Condominiums. A 58' tall structure will virtually block all sunlight from late October thru
early April casting shadows not only on the Sunstone Condominiums Parking Lot, but onto
the buildings as well. This will create a substantial snow removal problem as well as an ice
build up problem in the parking lot. There is no doubt that it will increase snow removal