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Ted Shepard - Apartments At Presidio
From: Roger Morschhauser <mor4sch@yahoo.com>
To: <info@milestonedevgroup.com>, <info@kephart.com>,
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Date: 10/28/2008 11:39 AM
Subject: Apartments At Presidio
Hi,
I attended the neighborhood meeting on the above subject on October 27, 2008. As I expected, a lot of
the people who showed up were of the "not in my neighborhood" mindset. When I moved into
Observatory Village a little over a year ago, I knew that the area was ripe for development and I
considered this a plus. I agree with two conclusions of the meeting meeting in that apartments will
probably be built and they will be "three story".
However, I also feel that an effort should be made to have the complex fit in better with the Observatory
Village neighborhood. In our development there are many side -by -side houses that have the same floor
plan, but the same exterior elevation and color are never right next to each other. As brought up in the
meeting, having, say, different roof lines and/or exterior features would greatly enhance the ascetics of
the complex. That way you might not need big numbers or letters on the units to identify them--e.g., "I
live in the building along Lady Moon with the red brick facade."
Another objection raised was the four "in your face" three story buildings along Rockcreek Drive which
would be the view for some Observatory residences. One thought was to make those two story units and
then have four story building along the back of the complex (Precision Drive). Another idea would be
to pick up, rotate and "paste" the clubhouse, its associated green space, and some lower garage units
along Rockcreek Drive. These could in turn be more easily blocked from view by appropriate
landscaping and /or fencing as well as acting as a sound buffer for traffic. This, along with the already
planned "green" detention area would give Rockcreek Drive a very nice neighborhood friendly look.
I do feel that upscale apartments are the best project for this parcel and I look forward to a well designed
complex that will enhance the overall area.
Regards,
Roger Morschhauser
Roger Morschhauser
3662 Little Dipper Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
mor4sch@yahoo.com
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