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HomeMy WebLinkAboutREGISTRY RIDGE - OVERALL DEVELOPMENT PLAN - 32-95 - REPORTS - CITIZEN COMMUNICATION (14)page 2 3. Traffic. We at this point have not been informed of any plans to deal with the increased traffic that this development and other new developments along Shields will create. Shields and Trilby are already dangerous freeways at morning and evening rush times. 4. Commercial Development. For lack of a better term, the commercial portion of this development is a joke. The only reason it has been proposed is to provide the developers enough points to proceed with development consideration. The whole idea of giving points for being near a commercial area was to promote new growth close to existing services not to promote commercial development in outlying areas.. This commercial area is definitely not needed since many are nearby. Please take these points into consideration as this development proceeds through the planning process. We are not opposed to new development in our area but we are very concerned that it be done correctly. Three houses to the acre and a commercial site are not correct for this area. Our neighborhood is committed to the proper development of Fort Collins and we will be present to speak to you in person when the Registry Ridge PUD finally comes before your board. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, `David and Jeanne Anne wen 1209 La Eda Lane Fort Collins, CO 80526 cc: Mayor Ann Azari RECEIVED OCT 2 4 1995 October 17, 1995 All Planning and Zoning Board Members c/o Mike Ludwig, City Planner Fort Collins, CO Dear Members, I am writing in regard to the proposed Registry Ridge PUD, located at the SE and SW corners of Shields and Trilby roads. We live in Mountain Valley Acres which is just north of this proposed development. At the last neighborhood meeting in April, we discussed the Dalco PUD which is now renamed Registry Ridge. We believe there are several problems with this proposed development. L Inconsistent With Surrounding Area. When you drive south on Shields St. from Harmony Rd., after you have passed Clarendon Hills, the scenery definitely takes on a rural atmosphere with all homes on small to large acreages. This continues until you pass Trilby where the number of homes is fewer and farther between. To allow a development of the density of Registry Ridge to be built at this location would be terribly unpleasing aesthetically. It will stick out like a "sore thumb", a massive block within the surrounding open lands. 2. Transition Zone. We are rapidly running out of time to correctly develop the area between Fort Collins and Loveland. The decisions made now will last forever and reflect back upon the decision makers of our time. Shall we continue to fill in all of the available space between the two towns at three houses per acre or should we gradually taper off on density as we develop this transition zone. Let us not lose this opportunity to reduce the density of development, preserve a true corridor and create a transition zone that we can be proud of. A change or variance to the LDGS should be considered for this location.