HomeMy WebLinkAboutREGISTRY RIDGE - OVERALL DEVELOPMENT PLAN - 32-95 - REPORTS - CITIZEN COMMUNICATION (16)RECEIVED OCT 3 1 1995
October 27, 1995
Mike Ludwig
City Planner
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Dear Mike,
The facts are in. The residents of Fort Collins have made their wishes known by responding to
the Comprehensive Plan survey. A direct quote from Anton Nelessen, a nationally recognized
professional in planning and urban design, " The image that people want is absolutely clear
here." The results of this commissioned survey by the City of Fort Collins puts it in black and
white. " 72.2 percent agree that Fort Collins boundaries should be distinguishable from other
communities ." 79.5 percent want to continue spending tax dollars to preserve open space."
"89.4 percent want development restricted in environmentally sensitive areas."
I think that this timely survey speaks volumes about how residents of this fast growing city
feel about development and growth. There is a need to stop and consider the "bigger picture"
for the future of our town.
There is a planned unit development of some 700+ houses plus a strip mall affecting the
land that could be set aside for either open space or a corrider between Loveland and Fort Collins.
Registry Ridge, if approved will totally violate the concept of a corridor between the
two cities. By it's mere design it will be inconsistent with the surrounding acreages. The land
to the west has already been set aside as open space. One mile to the north, Cathy Fromme
open space already exists, thanks to some quick and thoughtful planning. Finally, a proposed
"open space tax" appears on the November ballot indicating people are serious about this
issue.
.Please convey my concerns about this P.U.D to the Planning and Zoning Board. I feel there
is an urgency here as land is being developed in every direction. There may be other issues
that the taxpayers feel are equally important, but this open space can not wait until next
election. It will disappear before your very eyes, making Fort Collins the type of town people
move away from rather than flock to.
Sincerely,
Janice Collins