HomeMy WebLinkAboutBEAUCAIRE TREATMENT CENTER - PDP - 4-03 - CORRESPONDENCE - CITIZEN COMMUNICATION (6)April 11, 2003
Mr. Bob Barkeen
Current Planning Department
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522-0580
Dear Mr. Barkeen:
I am writing to express my concern about the proposed expansion of the Beaucaire
Residential Treatment Facility on Cherry Street. As a resident on Mason Court behind
the facility, I have observed the unsatisfactory behavior of current Beaucaire residents. I
do not believe that Beaucaire management provides adequate supervision of the current
operation. My concerns are increasing with the proposal of a much larger facility. If
Beaucaire cannot properly manage the current facility, how can we possibly expect
anything but a major detrimental impact to our neighborhood if the expansion proposal is
approved?
The behaviors that I have observed that cause my concern include the use of loud profane
language on several occasions; and one occasion, a group appearing to "smoke a joint"
in clear view of my front porch. On the latter occasion, I called the police but the group
dispersed before the police arrived. I observed the group returning to Beaucaire through
the opening in the back fence. When I attended the open forum on this project last year, I
learned that the police frequently are called to Beaucaire. Such a facility hardly seems to
belong in the midst of a residential neighborhood.
I hope the voices of residents along Cherry Street, Mason Court, and other nearby streets
will be given appropriate weight as the process continues.
Sincerely,
Thomas N.4gram
415 Mason Court 96
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Copies: Mr. John Fisbach, City Manager
Mr. David Roy, City Council