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Hi,
This e-mail is in reference to the Development Proposal for 2333 W Vine Dr
Although the property in question has been zoned R-L the present plan
submitted shows a total of 9 lots of which 7 had carriage houses. This is
unacceptable. This density is out of character with the surrounding neighborhood and
would certainly not be considered compatible to the existing architectural style
of the neighborhood.
We also understand that a U-shaped private drive will intersect Impala Drive
so that 3 properties can be accessed. There are several lots that barely make
the minimum of 6,000 sq. ft. and this was achieved only by the property
lines being drawn at the center of the U-shaped driveway where several properties
will have easements to allow traffic through their properties. This sets a
precedent for property owners to be taxed for land they cannot use, and
increases the density of the lots towards a volume that would otherwise not be
allowed. This is doing a great disservice to the neighborhood.
The issue of the storm water detention pond is a real concern. The solution
of a pump to draw the excess water to the west onto Impala Drive seems rather
simplistic. This area has been prone to flooding and yet there is no curb and
gutter due south on Impala to handle the impact of additonal water. The
question is who maintains the pump, what happens when we lose power during a
rainstorm and where will the run off water eventually end up. This neighborhood
has already experienced severe property damage in the 1990's due to flooding and
this seems like an inappropriate solution to a big problem.
The traffic is already heavy in this area and Impala Drive is poorly
maintained. In fact, will all of Impala Drive be resurfaced and who will maintain
the street if the proposal is approved?
At this time, we would like to request both a formal traffic impact study on
the surrounding neighborhood and a public hearing.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Jay and LeOra Spence
316 N Irish Drive
Fort Collins, CO
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Steve Olt Development Proposal for 2' W Vine Dr Reponse e1
From:
City Manager's Office
To:
jspenc864@aol.com
Date:
8/10/04 3:02PM
Subject:
Development Proposal for 2333 W Vine Dr Reponse
August 10, 2004
Jay and LeOra Spence
316 N Irish Drive
Fort Collins, CO
isoence864(a)aol.com
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Spence
Thank you for your July 26, 2004, email requesting a public hearing on the Adrian Project Development
Plan (P.D.P.) and for sharing your concerns on this issue.
One concern you mentioned relates to the size and density of the project. The proposed development is
for single-family housing within a predominantly single-family area. Within the surrounding neighborhoods,
there are lots sizes ranging from about 7,000 square feet to 14,000 square feet. The proposed lots in the
Adrian Subdivision range from 6,000 square feet to 6,700 square feet in size, which meet the minimum lot
size set in the RILL District. The issue of whether the proposal is "compatible" with surrounding
development will be determined by an Administrative Hearing Officer.
City Staff shares your concerns about the storm water issues in your neighborhood. The existing and
proposed storm water issues and potential design solutions are being reviewed by the City's Stormwwater
and Development Review engineers as part of the development review process.
Regarding your concern about increased traffic to the area, the City's Traffic Engineer has indicated that
vehicle trips generated by this proposed single-family residential project is below the threshold that would
require a Transportation Impact Study. Therefore, none was required. However, the developer is still
responsible for street improvements to North Impala Drive and West Vine Drive adjacent to the Adrian
property and probably for additional off -site improvements to, at least, North Impala Drive for a distance to
the south of the property. Street improvements are an important element of the engineering plans for the
Adrian Subdivision.
The Adrian P.D.P. is currently in the development review process. An Administrative Public Hearing will
be held in approximately three to six months. A hearing officer, likely a land -use attorney from Denver, will
conduct the hearing. Neighbors will be notified of the hearing date by mail at least two weeks prior to the
hearing.
Please feel free to contact the project planner, Steve Olt, in our Current Planning Department if you have
any concerns or questions about the review process. Mr. Olt can be reached at 221-6750 or by e-mail at
solt(a.fcgov.com.
Sincerely
Darin Atteberry
Interim City Manager
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cc: Mayor and City Council Members
Diane Jones, Deputy City Manager
Greg Byrne, Director of Community Planning and Environmental Services
Cameron Gloss, Director of Current Planning