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• Railroad Pedestrian Crossing: Questions were asked if it was possible to insert a crossing
over or under the railroad tracks on the west side of this new development. The
applicant informed the meeting it would be both extremely expensive to add a
connection (either an overpass or underpass) and difficult to negotiate those rights with
the railroad owners.
• Density / Housing Size: Several questions were asked regarding the overall density of
the homes and what style, price ranges and sizes are envisioned. The density of the
proposed development is similar in nature to the existing neighborhoods to the south
and west and within the density standards required by the Land Use Code for these two
zone districts. The applicant responded that the homes would also be similar to or
slightly larger in size than nearby existing homes to the south and west. City staff
explained the requirements related to garage door being recessed behind the front face
of the homes.
NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETING SUMMARY
PROJECT: Spring Creek Farms North, Fourth Filing
DATE: February 11, 2013
LOCATION: 221 Timberline Road (City of Fort Collins Police Services Building)
PROJECT PLANNER: Jason Holland
Following an introduction to the City's development review process by the project planner, the
applicant began by giving some details of the proposed project:
The project would include lots for approximately 76 single family detached homes. The project
site is located in both the Low Density Mixed -Use Neighborhood Zone District and the
Employment Zone District located generally behind (west) of the Police Services Building,
although the project site does not extend all the way south to Drake Road. Total project size is
approximately 15.2 acres. Access into the development is proposed from Joseph Allen Drive,
Charles Brockman Drive and Nancy Gray Avenue. This project is separate from the recently
approved multi -family apartment homes to the east across Joseph Allen Drive (Spring Creek
Farms North Filing Two).
During an informal group discussion and question and answer session, several main themes and
questions were expressed:
■ Traffic: There were concerns that along with the newly approved multi -family
development, these developments would add to traffic in the area, including the Drake
& Timberline intersection, but especially at the Drake Road and Joseph Allen Drive
intersection. During rush hour, many neighbors from the developments to the north and
south of Drake Road must wait long periods of time to turn left onto Drake Road. This is
a dangerous and busy portion of Drake Road with the nearby train tracks, Power Trail
crossing light and the short distance to the Drake and Timberline intersection. When a
train goes by it is impossible to get out.
Open Space: Questions were asked about what would happen to the open space to the
west of the railroad tracks -- it isn't unusual to see wildlife in this area and it provides a
nice buffer. The applicant explained the open space is not part of this development and
there are no known plans for that space at the moment. There is also a park proposed
from the Spring Creek Farms Third Filing for an area along Joseph Allen Drive that this
new development wraps around.