HomeMy WebLinkAboutINNOVATION ISLAND - ODP - 40-05 - CORRESPONDENCE - CORRESPONDENCE-HEARINGMr. Steve Olt
City of Fort Collins
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Patrick and Terry Nash
1914 Mesaview Lane
Fort Collins, CO
80526
Community Planning and Environmental Services -Current Planning
281 North College Avenue
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO
80522-0580
11-16-05
Dear Mr. Steve Olt,
From a letter dated Nov. 4th, 2005, we were made aware of a public hearing to be
held on Nov. 17t', 2005, by the Planning and Zoning Board, on a proposed development
known as Innovation Island Development Plan, #40-05 and Innovation Island, First
Filing, Project Development Plan, #4-05A. According to the letter, this proposed
development is described as a plan for both affordable housing and commercial space.
We are residents of the area that would be affected by this project and we are responding
in writing because we are unable to attend the public hearing.
We are advocates for low income housing and dwellings. We are not, however,
supportive of "clustering" this type of housing or dwellings in certain areas of any
community. As it is now, we have affordable housing on the west side of Taft Hill Road,
between West County Road 38E and Horsetooth Road, in the form of
apartment/condominium dwellings and a trailer park. Other affordable homes exist to the
immediate west of the aforementioned housing. To build this project will add to this type
of housing in our area, thereby "clustering" it in one distinct area. As a result, this plan
has serious potential of decreasing the existing quality of life and the property values
within our area of town.
We understand and agree that all communities need affordable dwellings. We
simply disagree with the placement of this project based upon current demographics that
exist within this area of town. Our strong belief is that Habitat for Humanity should look
into other locations further away from this area to build this type of housing. Large
"clusters" of low income housing is not desirable in any city area, due to its potential for
depressing that area's economy and the quality of life of its residents.
We appreciate the opportunity to share our views in writing. We would like this
letter to be added to your public comments as you deliberate on this project.
Thank you,