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J. HANAN, Ph.D.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
RECEIVED
NA V 1 ^ 2003
CURRENT PLANNING
9 November 2003
Ted Shepard, Chief Planner
281 N. College Ave.
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
Dear Mr. Shepard
Regarding your 6 Nov. 2003 letter, the Kaufman Barn(s) have been at the cited location for over 40 years, and were
brought into the city under a non -conforming use agreement. Other property east of Kaufman also had horses when we
built our house in 1967. They have not been a problem. A new, smaller, construction should not be a concern.
Our particular problem is noted on a copy of your map in regard to the John Stevens property at 2110 W. Lake
(marked on your map) Within the last ten years, the city has allowed a two-story metal building to be put up behind this
single family residence and a junk yard business has been established. It is a fire and health hazard, and a real eyesore
in the neighborhood. City "Code Compliance Officers" have a very difficult time enforcing the front/side yard clean up.
Please drive by the W. Lake property and take a long, hard look. Then look over the relevant city ordinances and
figure why this mess can occur in a "single family residential" neighborhood. Never mind the houses which are occupied
by "more than three" unrelated college students .... and their various vehicles, etc.
Sincerely,
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