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If this project is approved in spite of the opposition, we ask that it be required to include the
single-family transition zone within the complex. Should the developer sell the property before it
is completed, we request that it include the same number of single-family homes and that it not
be approved for even more dense housing.
Thank you for your consideration of how we feel about this proposal.
Respectfully Submitted,
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November 12, 2000
Current Planning Department
Attn: Planning and Zoning Board
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Dear Planning and Zoning Board Members,
We are writing to express our concerns about the Johnson Farm Rezone, Type II (LUC) - File
#24-00, which will be reviewed at a public hearing on November 16, 2000. Unfortunately we
will not be able to attend the meeting due to a school music program on the same night.
However, we would like for you to know that we are opposed to the project as it is proposed and
we would prefer that the property ultimately be zoned as office park space as planned according
to the city's structure plan.
Our primary concern with a high density residential development in that region is the traffic
impact in the neighborhoods of Parkwood and Parkwood East. Although the traffic study
conducted concluded that there will be less traffic with a residential complex than with an office
park, the reality is that the traffic through the neighborhood is likely to be much greater with a
residential complex. The traffic on the major arterial roads may be heavier with an office park,
but the neighborhood streets are less likely to be impacted. Although children in that
development are slated to go to Laurel Elementary, it is possible that they would instead be sent
to Riffenburgh (which is much closer). That would greatly increase the number of cars coming
through on Rollingwood and Eastwood. We currently already have significant problems with
speeders and drivers running stop signs in this area. In addition, residents from the proposed
complex would most likely bring much more traffic through the neighborhood on their way to
Edora Park and EPIC. Many of us who have purchased property in this area have done so
because we like the feeling of safety and relative quiet. A high density development with greatly
increased traffic is likely to negatively impact the appeal of the neighborhood.
There are already several high density housing developments within this area. There is a huge
apartment & condiminium complex on the corner of Kirkwood and Creekwood; there is a large
complex right across from the elementary school (corner of Welch & Stuart); and there are
several multi -family housing complexes in Stonehenge and Parkwood subdivisions (duplexes
and townhomes). We don't need another in such close proximity. We commend the developer
for designing a complex that attempts to transition from single-family homes into denser housing
units and also for planning something that utilizes the city's desire to reduce sprawl and to take
advantage of other transportation options (being close to bike trails, etc.). We are very
supportive of smart growth; this project in this location does not seem like smart growth.