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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHANSEN ANNEXATION & ZONING - ANX120007 - REPORTS - CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONSeth Lorson From: Paula Mann <p.j.mann@comcast.net> Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 10:49 AM To: Seth Lorson Subject: Convenience Store? I just read that the city is considering putting in a convenience store in southeast Ft. Collins instead of a previously planned market. As a resident of southeast Ft. Collins I have to say this is a very, very bad idea. We already experience overcrowded grocery stores yet apartments and homes are going up all around us like mad, with no new grocery store in sight. In addition to that, why encourage people to eat junk when you can put in a store that would provide good food? Please, please reconsider this decision. I hope it's not final. Paula Mann Seth Lorson From: Devin Hirning <devin@hirning.us> Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 11:09 AM To: Seth Lorson Cc: Laurie Kadrich Subject: Hansen Farm Annexation I live in Westchase and I'm not sure a convenience store in the area is an appropriate replacement the existing structural plans for a market. It is true that Harmony is not far away but connections to Harmony, particularly for bicycle and pedestrian traffic are extremely poor. In the interest of the city's livability goals (http://www.fcaov.com/planfortcollins/livabilitV.php), a market may be more appropriate. In addition, I do not see any discussions in the December 20, Planning and Zoning Board agenda that discusses the explosion of construction and development plans under review for the area (at various stages throughout the city and county processes). These developments include several housing developments, a new hospital and a Latter Day Saints Temple. Along with these developments Zephyr Road and Trilby Road will make connections that will increase connectivity to a planned market at the Hansen Farm Annexation. Please carefully consider this adjustment to the existing structural plan — a convenience store may make a future market unsustainable which could prove to be poor planning for the near future. Thank you for your consideration. Devin Hirning Westchase, Fort Collins Julie Trone jujutrone@aol.com Change is the end result of all true learning., by Leo Buscaglia knowledge of the huge traffic increase during events as well as the light pollution from lights being left on overnight. 4. There is a bird sanctuary in the immediate area. All of the above impacts the health and welfare of these species. Many of which are either protected or endangered. 5. There is a proposal for extending the Power Trail along the sidewalk on Zephyr Road adjacent to Bacon Elementary. This is a terrible idea since you cannot ride a bicycle safely from 8:30 to 9 am and 3:30 to 4pm Monday through Friday along the sidewalk next to the school. I believe this proposal needs to be reexamined and a feasibility study should take place. 6. Where are the results of the traffic study and environmental impact study that should precede development approval? This should be available to the public prior to development and zoning meetings. 7. Why is information being held from the residents of surrounding and effected neighborhoods. There is no mention of the meeting on our HOA newsletter for November or December nor an email alert. 8. How will the increased traffic from the Hansen Farm development, Mormon Temple, and Kechter Farm effect the entire SE corridor of Ft. C as well as the wetlands south of Trilby. The long range plans do not include widening Trilby at the wetlands site. There is going to be a bottleneck situation in both directions daily if this is the case. I am not a proponent of reducing wetlands size for more pollution, traffic, and noise. 9. We fear these concerns will further reduce the value of our homes. Why is this not a consideration as well? Already homes sold in the Westchase Reserve are selling below market value. One resident lost over $100,000 in value from the sale of his home last summer. This resident was a public servant of the Fort Collins police force for many years. He left the area practically broke. Another is over $200,000 under the original asking price (and value), been on the market for over a year. The residents finally left and are hoping someone purchases the home at the very reduced price. This is not an acceptable situation for homeowners and it is going to further decline if the SE corridor does not get some traffic and development relief. It seems to me that the plans are not well thought out rather whoever has the money to develop is getting the green light without adequate study and consideration of environmental and health impact. Communication from the planning and development departments is very poor and lacking appropriate timing when details are announced. Announcements do not reach intended audience. The entire process seems flawed and unorganized with the developers benefiting despite concerns from citizens. Please feel free to forward and share my concerns with colleagues who are in in the decision making process. I am happy to discuss these concerns in detail with appropriate staff. Sincerely, Julie Trone 6327 Westchase Road Fort Collins, CO 80528 970-266-8929 Seth Lorson From: Julie Trone <jujutrone@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 6:18 PM To: Seth Lorson Cc: devin@hirning.us Subject: Hansen Annexation Dear Seth; I am a resident of the Westchase neighborhood and recently learned of the proposed plans for the Hansen farm annexation on Timberline next to the Willow Creek neighborhood. It is surprising to me as a homeowner that these plans are being developed with only a third of the resident population in the area adjacent to the property being notified. The development sign on that property stated that the proposed use was for families not commercial development. Here are a few of my concerns with adding commercial development in this area and other proposed 'developments' in the SE corridor: 1. Timberline road is already above capacity for road usage. Studies show that the increased traffic leads to an increase of asthma complications. There are numerous residents with asthma in both Westchase and Linden Park neighborhoods. I have two children who will be effected as well. We moved here, for one, because of the clean air. The air is already foul during heavy traffic hours. 2. There is an elementary school on Timberline and Zephyr Roads, Bacon Elementary. An increase of traffic,. especially commercial, increases the likelihood of more crime and traffic incidents. RE: Crime: - Last summer residents of Westchase saw an increase of theft from garages and cars. More access will create more opportunity for this type of crime. The recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary and the kidnapping of Jessica early in the school year has families on edge already. These plans will create additional anxiety for families whose children attend this school and live in the neighborhoods surrounding Bacon Elementary. There has been little police follow through after numerous complaints about traffic violations around the school. We were told that there are only a few traffic officers in Fort Collins; there is very little police presence in this area. RE: Traffic: With the already congested intersection at Timberline/Zephyr and at Kechter/Timberline on Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 9:00 am and 3:00 to 5:00 pm I am curious what is being proposed for easing traffic in this area. Surely making Trilby and Zephyr as a through street is going to increase traffic as well. Any increased traffic on Zephyr will further clog that street during the morning drop off and afternoon pick up area. This endangers the hundreds of children as they go to and leave school on foot, bicycles, and scooters. There is only a cross walk to cross children from the Westchase neighborhood. Linden Park has a stop light however the children still have to cross Zephyr on their own. We have inquired about 20 mph zones with speeding cameras to surround Bacon but was told it was too expensive. 3. The Mormon Temple will add much additional traffic to the area which creates more congestion, impacts the already overused road (according to Federal standards for road use) and increases noise and lioht Dollution. I have lived near a temple in the oast and have first hand experience and Seth Lorson From: tom cavanagh <cavanagh.tom@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2012 7:40 AM To: Seth Lorson Subject: Hansen Farms Annexation and Zoning - #ANX120007 Hello Seth I appreciate receiving your letter of December 3rd with regard to the subject property. I would appreciate it if you would bring my concerns to the attention of the Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board. Recently I was given to understand that the Fort Collins -Loveland Water District is concerned about being able to supply sufficient water to existing customers in the future. If that is true, then I wonder how this proposed development will have an adequate supply of water, and if this project can have a sufficient supply of water without jeopardizing the water requirements of existing Fort Collins - loveland Water district customers. Thank you for the opportunity to voice this concern. With best regards Tom Dr. Tom Cavanagh 1436 Front Nine Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525 USA Telephone - (970) 672-0213 Skype - tcavanagh URL: www. restorative] u sti ce. com Blog:http://restorativepracticesinschools.blogsoot.com Dedicated to living in simplicity, sustainability, and solidarity Seth Lorson From: Dale Adamy <daleplos@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, December 03, 2012 1:44 PM To: Seth Lorson Subject: FW: Hansen Annexation; seeking info; resend Dec 3 (original on Oct 26) Seth, Please confirm receipt of this email. And in doing so, also confirm that my email address has been added to the parties of interest on the Hansen Annexation. I don't wish to have home mailings. Regards, Dale Dale Adamy Fort Collins, CO From: daleplos@hotmail.com To: slorson(alfcgov.com Subject: Hansen Annexation; seeking info Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:35:55 -0600 Regarding: Hansen Annexation, and proposed'trail connections, particularly where the trail crosses Timberline. Seth, Good chat, and I appreciate all the informational progress made in the call. Please add my email address to the parties of interest on the Hansen Annexation. I don't wish to have home mailings. I have subscribed to the Weekly Emails about Development Review, per your suggestion, and assume I will see announcements of interest, particularly the Hansen Annexation, if it progresses. If you have an opportunity to walk the area, I would be pleased to attend for the added information from your assessment and opinion. Note of interest: If the Ripley website does not function, then the email address provided for Linda Ripley might not be current. I suspect that my Firefox Mozilla version may be the only issue. Regards, Dale Adamy Fort Collins, CO