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From: "Troop 97 BSA" <info@troop97.net>
To: <solt@fcgov.com>
Date: 6/18/04 8:16PM
Subject: 2109 Friar Tuck Ct, variance request
Steve Olt, City of Fort Collins
Hi Steve,
As residents of Storybook Patio Homes PUD (2151 Friar Tuck Ct), we
understand that 2109 Friar Tuck Ct is seeking a variance to add a
kitchen in the basement and make their half -duplex a two-family
dwelling.
My wife and I would like to go on record opposing this variance.
This variance request violates the development's covenants, as well as
the character of the development. When we purchased, we were told by
the builder and his agent that all units were single-family. Most of
these single-family units are in duplex buildings (there are also 4
single-family buildings plus 31 planned duplex buidings in the PUD
phases 1 and 2).
If this variance goes through, the precedent opens the door for other
units to sub -divide. Then our development switches from mostly duplexes
to a number of four-plexes. This will substantially increased traffic
and on -street parking (since driveways and garages are not designed to
accommodate extra vehicles). Our short street is planned to accommodate
18 families in 10 buildings. This variance will at first add only one
extra family, but it opens the door for our street to have up to 36
families in space intended for 18.
It also seems a little late in the purchasing process for this family to
want to subdivide their unit. If they need to accommodate a live-in
relative, they can do so without a second kitchen in the basement. It
would appear that when that relative is no longer living with them, they
will be able to rent their basement out, an action likely to impact our
property value and our quality of life negatively. And since this
family do not yet even live in the unit (it is still under
construction), perhaps they should have looked elsewhere for more
appropriate lodging if this is their intent.
Thanks,
Jeff & Twila Snowden
2151 Friar Tuck Ct
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970)223-0993