HomeMy WebLinkAboutJOHNSON PROPERTY REZONE - 32-01 - CORRESPONDENCE - CITY STAFF (5),�..
Comm- ;ty Planning and Environmental Se=vices c
Natural kesources Deparinteat
Apr1123,1999
Mr. Fred Croci
Rigdon Fai'arrmJ-.1.-C
Sptimg Creek Farm L.L.C.
C/O Whoeler Catrmmadd
1027 WestiimintioO
Fors CoUims, CO BOS26
RE: Lem of hunt to Parrhase Jobasoa Farm Property
Dear cmd;
As you know, the City of Fan CaUms is interested im ytmcbasi V a dmaIdy 140 acres of land from the
lmbatom family, l CXW4 north of Wa Dmke Road and wear of tb City's Water TraaMm Pram and
ineludbut both the "Bank harm" sift and the `Jessup Famt" sift- Our imam in the ynVM is to yasme
an undeveloped buffer of land aramd the water treatment plant site and to preserve several historic Seams
within the co uaa of their historic landscape. This later rgm=mu our forma! oft and m good for a
period of 14 days.
Our affer includes the f glowing terms:
• Purcbase of land and tents outlined on the attached aerW pbotogrgk associated water
tighm and all mineral rights.
• Purchase price of f 1,400,000 m cash.
• Cow= to be ex =W within 21 days of wriu m aooepwm of" oft.
• Closing to occta within 90 days of contract mocation, or at another time mutually acceptable to the
City and the sellers
• Contract m*dm to approval and appropriation of funds by City Council within 45 days of contract
execution.
• Contract subject to acceptable results of physical and envirommmal iaspacxiom to be completed
Within 45 days of co=aca esecttiom. The oc>Sts of aA mspeaioa wM be bomt by the City.
• Couaaa mAicct io sellers providing at tbeir cost a conemt ALTA survey for The site and acceptable
title insurance at least 30 days prior To closing.
• The City will cooperate in a 1031 mbwp if desired by the sellers
Thank you for your efforts in tdcilmatirtg ibis prospective transaction. We believe ihts trapsac u m would
bm+e great beams to the Johnson family, the Rigder► Fans pmpa and the eommtmiay of Fort Collura We
loop forward to hearing a favorable response.
Y-mp
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Natural Resources Director
CC: Ron Mlle, Lard Office Manager
Mike Smid4 Unha t Director
GMS Byrne, CFES Director
281 N. CoUcge Ave. 0 P.O. Box 560 • fort C011ins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 2?1-&00 • FAX (970) 224-6177
Customer Contact Complaint Log
NAME
DATE LOCATION
PLANT ASSOCIATION
Mary Crop
4/13/1999 Stover & Laurel
MWRF
Amy Judd
3/3/1998 1906 Corridale
DWRF
Alyson Pulsipher
2/8/1998 2937 Redburn
DWRF
Chip Newton
12/5/1997 3418 Box Elder
DWRF
Shelly Neth
10/17/1997 1617 East Pitkin
Unknown
Shelly Neth
9/18/1997 1617 East Pitkin
Unknown
James Mastin
9/4/1996 430 Stover
Unknown
James Mastin
8/16/1996 430 Stover
Unknown
Bob Thyden
5/4/1996 1110 S. Summitview
RRF
Unknown
9/6/1995 600 Block of S College
Unknown
James Talboy
8/10/1995 1408 Emich
Unknown
J. Haag
8/2/1995 2848 Antelope Drive
DWRF
Jackie Haag
7/7/1995 2848 Antelope Drive
DWRF
Elizabeth Silbaugh
4/28/1995 417 Lilac
DWRF
Dave Johnston
4/17/1995 4809 Ctr. Rd. 3F
DWRF
Vince Palermo
2/18/1995 Nature Center
DWRF
Vince Palermo
11/1/1994 Nature Center
DWRF
Ann
9/14/1994 600 South College
Unknown
Carolyn Meyer
3/22/1994 Along Bike Trail
DWRF
Max & Judy Elliot
5/29/1993 1831 Lakeshore Cr.
DWRF
City of Fort Collins
TO
CC
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Utilities -
light & power • stormwater • wastewater • water
MEMORANDUM
Cameron Gloss, Director of Current Planning
John Fischbach, City Manager
Paul Eckman, Deputy City Attorney
Michael Smith, Utilities General Manager
Brian Janonis, Water Resources & Treatment Manager
October 23, 2001
Johnson Property Development Issues
This memo is intended to address two issues raised at the October 18 Planning and Zoning Board meeting;
1) The City's attempts to purchase the Johnson Property as buffer around the Drake Water Reclamation
Facility (DWRF), and 2) Odors.
The City of Fort Collins has tried to purchase the lower portion of the Johnson Farm near the DWRF for
many years. Most of these attempts, dating back to the early 1980s, were in the form of verbal inquiries as
to the landowner's willingness to sell. These inquiries were answered by a verbal refusal on the part of the
landowner.
In 1999, the City made a written offer to purchase the land. Several City departments collaborated to work
through Fred Croci of Wheeler Commercial Realty. It is my understanding that Wheeler representatives
contacted the landowner several times to discuss this offer. As stated in the attached letter dated April 23,
1999, the City offered $1,400,000 for the lower portion of the farm. This offer was again refused.
Regarding odors, these are a natural by-product of the wastewater treatment process. This is why it is very
beneficial to have buffer lands surrounding such facilities. Until recently, we have not had development in
close proximity to DWRF. Nonetheless, we have spent considerable resources researching and installing
odor control measures for our biotowers and sludge handling facilities. As odors disperse into the
atmosphere, they are diluted and become less noticeable. The dilution depends on wind, direction, and
other atmospheric conditions. As shown on the attached customer complaint log, we get very few
complaints about DWRF odors. However, the majority of these complaints have originated from properties
far beyond the minimum 1,000-foot buffer distance currently proposed for the Land Use Code:
Lakeshore Cr.
Approx. 7000 feet West
Antelope Dr.
Approx. 7500 Feet South
County Rd. 3F
Approx. 3 miles East
Box Elder
Approx. 7500 feet North
I hope this information provides you helpful background and history on this issue. If you have any
questions or would like to discuss the matter further, please contact me.
700 Wood St. • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6700 • FAX (970) 221-6619 • FAX (970) 221-6593 • TDD (970) 224-6003
e-mail: utilities@ci.fort-collins.co.us • www.ci.fort-collins.co.us/UTILITIES