HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTORYBOOK - PDP - 49-98 - CORRESPONDENCE - PRIVATE ENTITIES (6)Mr. Steve Olt
May 13, 1998
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2. Neighborhood Compatibility. We believe that the high density of patio homes is
not compatible with the neighborhood. The entire flavor of the neighborhood has been open
space and medium to large lot residential. I appreciate that the objective of the City of Fort
Collins is to maximize density even at the cost at the quality of life, which the market won't
support! Consideration should be given to maintaining traditional lots and homes, which is the
flavor of the area and what people will buy. There are a few folks around who still like that!
3. Storm Water Runoff. This is a concern and we have seen little planning in this
regard at this point. The developers recently appeared before the Windsor Reservoir and Canal
Company (WRCC) at which time the Board of Directors advised them that the WRCC would not
receive any storm water runoff from the property. This is the position of the Board of the Ditch
Company, which happens to be my client. The appropriate City and County departments have
been advised in this regard and substantial additional details can be obtained from Mr. Smith.
We understand that a final plat has not yet been developed or submitted and at that time
further review opportunities will be afforded the neighborhood .and others who may be
concerned. My objective here is simply to communicate our concerns early on so they may be
dealt with more efficiently and timely with the planning experts and the developers at this time.
I would be happy to discuss these matters with you or persons from other City
departments as would members of our Board of Directors. Thank you in advance for your time
in reviewing our concerns.
Very truly yours,
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Mayo Sommermeyer
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TIMOTHY J. DOW, MBA, JD
PATRICIA T. DOW, CPA, LLM
MAYO SOMMERMEYER, PC*
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Mr. Steve Olt, Project Planner
City of Fort Collins, Colorado
Planning Office
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80524-580
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FORT COLLINS, COLOR -ADO 80522-1578
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May 13, 1998
# 7 CLOCK TOWER SQUARE
323 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 80524
Re: My Client: The Chesapeake Homeowners Association
Project: Proposed Development East of County Road 11 and
North of Mountain Vista
Dear Mr. Olt:
2312 CAREY AVENUE
CHEYENNE, WYOMING 82001
(307) 634-0541
I represent the Chesapeake Homeowners Association and speak for them, as well as for
myself individually as a member of the neighborhood. I have been asked to express several
concerns the neighborhood has regarding our understanding of the development proposed across
County Road 11 from Chesapeake. I have not seen any formal submission but have seen a
preliminary submission involving approximately 60 patio homes. This was submitted to another
client that I represent, which is only a collateral matter to this letter, but I will mention it for your
information in the body of this letter.
By copy of this letter to the traffic engineer and to the storm water runoff people, I am
communicating our concerns as they may relate to the specific departments and disciplines. Our
specific concerns and questions are as follows:
1. Traffic. Any time that grounds are developed, there is more traffic, and this is a
universal complaint that I am sure the planning people get a little tired of hearing about.
Nevertheless, we have specific concerns that must be addressed in this case. As we understand
it, the plan is to locate the main intersection (probably the only intersection for awhile) for
ingress and egress into the first phase right across from the Chesapeake entrance. This entrance
is in a terrible location. Granted, this planning was done many, many years ago (around 1970)
and probably little consideration was given to the topographical hazard that exists. The hill to
the north is quite steep and southbound traffic is generally traveling at least 45 m.p.h. Getting
out of the Chesapeake Subdivision is a touchy situation at best. To add and additional
development immediately across the road having the same common entrance will significantly
exacerbate the already bad and dangerous situation. It is our suggestion that the plan be such that
traffic for the development enter and exit on Mountain Vista to the south.