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From: <JandRHail@aol.com>
To: FC8.CPES(BBLANCHARD)
Date: Mon, Nov 1, 1999 10:38 AM
Subject: Mulberry/Lemay and Buffalo Run
Soon, the"Super Store" review will be the Public's eye again. I still do
not believe the impact on the traffic throughout the whole area has been
looked at realistically. The construction of the Buffalo Run Apartments,
which are very attactive, shows the number of units (how many??) and how many
cars per unit???. The size of the Super Store and numbers of cars in the
whole development will be overwhelming!!!. No attention has been given to
the 3 streets impacted by this huge influx of cars: Lemay north and south
has river and train tracks in both directions; Mulberry has the same; and so
does Lincoln !! These problems have not been addressed at any time during
this process!! A Center of this size should not be allowed at this
location!!!. Sincerely Jane Hail
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Ted Shepard - Re: Mulberry/Lemay and P '4,alo Run
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From: Eric Bracke
To: "JandRHail@aol.com"@FC1.GWIA, Bob Blanchard
Date: Mon, Nov 1, 1999 2:36 PM
Subject: Re: Mulberry/Lemay and Buffalo Run
NOV 0 1 1999
Dear Ms. Hail:
I have been asked to respond to your concerns regarding the Lemay/Mulberry Crossing project.
Over the past several years, during the review process of the project, three complete traffic impact studies
have been conducted. The Traffic Engineering staff has just recently given it's "blessing" for the last study
completed. Granted, there are numerous traffic impacts with a project of this scope, but there are also
major roadway improvements that will be constructed.
For example, the intersection of Mulberry/Lemay will have westbound double left turns, right turn lanes,
bike lanes and sidewalks. The intersection of Lemay/Lincoln will also be widened, and Lemay will be
widened to four lanes from Mulberry to Lincoln. Recirculating roads such as 12th St and Magnolia will
also be constructed to assist in managing traffic.
The problem with the railroad is difficult to deal with in the development review process. The tracks
across Mulberry and Lemay only have minimal usage with an average of two trains per day. The City or
the developer have no control over the railroad operations. The city has no mechanism to limit develop
based on railroad activity. For example, the BNNR tracks (Mason St) cause 8-10 disruptions per day and
has a major impact on College Avenue. There have been numerous commercial developments along
College Avenue and the railroad issue has not been brought into play. It is not something that we cannot
hold WalMart to in a fair process.
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at 224-6062.
Kind Regards,
Eric L. Bracke, P.E.
Traffic Engineer
City of Fort Collins
email:ebracke@ci.fort-colIins.co.us
>>> <JandRHail@aol.com> 11/01 10:38 AM >>>
Soon, the"Super Store" review will be the Public's eye again. I still do
not believe the impact on the traffic throughout the whole area has been
looked at realistically. The construction of the Buffalo Run Apartments,
which are very attactive, shows the number of units (how many??) and how many
cars per unit???. The size of the Super Store and numbers of cars in the
whole development will be overwhelming!!!. No attention has been given to
the 3 streets impacted by this huge influx of cars: Lemay north and south
has river and train tracks in both directions; Mulberry has the same; and so
does Lincoln !! These problems have not been addressed at any time during
this process!! A Center of this size should not be allowed at this
location!!!. Sincerely Jane Hail