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Prior to the Planning and Zoning Hearing, our intention was to revise our preliminary plan
reflecting the shift of the higher density to the southeast. However, this plan would need to show
an additional 40 units, which would require additional multifamily units on the north side;
doubling nearly all of the larger single family lots (reducing them to 1/2 acre or less), or some
combination of both. You may not agree with this approach, but I feel that the contrast between
the submitted and alternate plans makes it easier to see the appropriateness of reducing the
density.
We will provide a colored plan and slide of the lower density plan that you may use as the
preferred alternative. In my presentation I will cite neighborhood compatibility, as described
in the Land Development Guidance System as criteria for reducing density. I will also point out
that this is an "infill"'project within the County. You may remember that a reduction in density
requires that a variance be granted by the Planning and Zoning Board.
The neighborhood meeting scheduled on November 8, 1995 is primarily intended to assist you
in petitioning a lower density, but we will be happy to answer questions regarding the details
of the proposed development that remain unclear.
Thank you for your interest and time. I hope we can continue to work together to make this
project an asset to your neighborhood.
Sincerely,
JIM SELL DESIGN INC.
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Project Manager
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Paget of CAWPDOCS%PROIECPS%1627WM.LET October Jo.1715
October 30, 1995
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Dear Concerned Neighbor, Jae
The purpose of this letter is to inform you of our last meeting prior to the
Planning and Zoning Hearing scheduled for November 20. We will meet at
7:00 pm at Tavelli School on November 8, 1995.
Since our last meeting on September 11, 1995, the Richards Lake P.U.D.,
located east of the Hoffman P.U.D., has been purchased by a Denver based
developer. This event has eliminated the possibility of utilizing County Road
11 as a primary access in the immediate future. However, since there is
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access provided by the approved Master Plan, it is inevitable that this situation /:,ylF.' y "`
is only temporary. In fact, the new owner has already met with the City of
Fort Collins Concept Technical Review Team to discuss the development
potential of his property.
We recently met with City and County engineering and transportation
specialists to discuss the issue of access. As you may remember, the County
and City previously took the position that any additional traffic volume on
Abbotsford or Inverness would necessitate paving; however, as a result of our
meeting, it now appears that the County may be receptive to a trial period
using magnesium chloride to control dust. . Their primary concern is that
rutting of the road would cause an excessive number of complaints. With this
approach the developers would be required to escrow money to pave the roads
in the event that it becomes necessary. If Abbotsford and Inverness are
eventually paved, the asphalt surface would remain narrow, approximately 24'
and the road alignment would stay the way it is now.
We realize that this is a disappointing and upsetting circumstance, but we hope
you understand that the people who are proposing this new neighborhood are
very willing to lower density and create a project that will set high standards
for design and quality.
At the last focus group meeting we presented an alternate plan, which had a
reduced density of approximately 2.5 DU/AC. A refined version of this plan
is included for your review. You can see the higher density units have been
shifted to the southeast, away from the existing neighborhood. The lake
frontage lots are approximately 12,000 square feet, while most of the
remaining lots are close to one acre or larger.
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