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From: "SUSAN BAY" <sbay.cra@earthlink.net>
To: <aaspen@fcgov.com>
Date: 8/16/04 5:40PM
Subject: 1310 LaPorte Avenue
City Planning Department
It was with some concern that we heard of the move to grant a variance which would allow the building of
three additional single family homes on the existing lot at 1310 LaPorte. As homeowners in the City Park
Neighborhood, in what is one of the original residential areas in Fort Collins we feel it is our responsibility
to take an active role in maintaining the character of the area for generations to come. To allow the
construction of three additional homes on the lot at 1310 LaPorte would not only destroy the character of
the original 1924 home present on the lot but has the potential to create a crowded corner more akin to a
big city development than a neighborhood with historical significance to the City of Fort Collins. We are
working hard to restore some of the original charm and character to our own 1918 bungalow which sits
across from the property under review and would ask the current owners to seek a buyer for the property
who would work to restore the original home!
and t
hus help breath life into the neighborhood not to sub -divide the property for purely financial gain.
We do understand the need to construct new developments to provide housing opportunities but this is a
neighborhood where the "for sale" signs clearly demonstrate that there is more supply than demand.
We should all strive to preserve the integrity of our "Old Town Neighborhoods" otherwise we lose the
character that makes Fort Collins such a great place to call home.
Sincerely
Charles and Susan Bay
1309 LaPorte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO