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Anne Aspen
From: "Lee Maiwald" <kmaiwald@comcast.net>
To: <aaspen@fcgov.com>
Date: 1/7/2008 11:57 AM
Anne Aspen
Planning, Development, and Transportation Services
Planning and Development
City of Ft. Collins
Dear Mrs. Aspen,
Concerning the Wednesday, January 9th meeting on the Senior Center, about zoning at 3425 South Shields —may
I request that you cover the following informational items at the beginning of the meeting to save having to take up
discussion time later in the meeting. We freshmen need a bit of groundwork as to why the process is proceeding
as it is currently.
First, please tell us why the developer is allowed to request a change in previously decided zoning levels when
your letter specifically bars changes in any aspect of this contract with the city —and it is a contract. This seems
to be limiting our discussions to an item previously set in stone, as are other items.
It is explained in the letter that the current Type I level was not what the developer "int4ended." Is it not the
developer's job to completely read his proposal and the city's response?
And "The Planning and Zoning Board will only consider only additional requested uses ..." would seem to be a
contradiction as this level of commercial usage is not an additional item —only a modification of already decided
item. Is it possible that the city is being pressured by the developer for a type of change that the homeowners
would not be allowed to request? Suppose a homeowner requested that a change be made from Type II to Type
I? Would you consider it? I think not.
If you would like to quiet criticism on this m matter I believe that the new types of businesses allowed be clarified
and an open discussion of the changes be allowed. Perhaps the full picture will settle emotions and secure the
approval of the homeowners. Since this is a contract between the representatives of the home owners and the
landowner, I believe that any changes must be clearly presented to all concerned —and those represented must
be clearly involved before changes take place —a contract may Not be modified without universal agreement.
I believe that you are the professional and that you are trying to be transparent. This clerical mistake has a
definite impact on many, many millions of dollars of home investments and hundreds of people's lives.
So, any change no matter how small has a potentially huge impact on people's lives and fortunes. This is a
project that will change the face of our neighborhood. It is a project that will have an impact on the
developer/owner's financial livelihood as well.
No detail is too small and so each detail must be carefully approached. Shining light into the corners of this
project is necessary for the future harmony of all parties involved.
Thank you. Please enter this letter into the official record of this project and confirm its entry (a gotya email will be
fine).
Kenneth Lee Maiwald
3336 Santa Fe court\
Ft. Collins, CO 80526
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