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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHEARTHFIRE PUD - RESUBMITTED PRELIMINARY (REMAND FROM CITY COUNCIL) - 31-95C - REPORTS - CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONt77, �.-. 4 . e0 gc,! 2y No Text b'o.S-z V A a ,&t note 6nom: 'eO , 'Jom Tonden �ep er• /�OrO4 or *eeoolew'r oV - Qi'/ rG r1G�j on C , s �� •rc C T �°t �i �O,o �f rid �9 -Jacr- Tom Borden 1501 Richards Lake Rd. oocwooc Fort Collins, CO 80524-1752 z1 a Y .J / rS J T . q- s; �y v-a Y, ,�s.P Or hx J / v� I y o `er 2/°i �-o-� (0 weld %- Q 9odnl s>�o /����._ r�•.���, L w / C� Gr h Cd /� jJ r-u� +"Lam/ c- / ''ArtS - ycam. P(a h / a,,_, (Y G a-.o- yCJ �a� s Co 8d S Z� 2002 Country Club Road Fort Collins, CO 80524 Sept. 16, 1996 Mr. Steve Olt Fort Collins Planning Department Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80524 Dear Mr. Olt: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed Hearthfire PUD. I am opposed to further development in the Northeast until the City recognizes and recovers all off -site costs, has a good and realistic plan for arterial traffic, and has the financial means for implementing it. The City's involvement in this area really began with the deal with Anheuser-Busch. The new interchange and three shifts a day at the brewery drastically changed traffic rates in the Country Club area. Yet, the City has not made the investments required to handle the increased traffic; it has simply relied upon existing streets to handle the new situation. Traffic on Country Club Road is now 2h times the pre -brewery days. New developments, such as the Heartfire and Richard's Lake PUD's will only aggravate the situation because there is no current or planned alternative to simply dumping the new traffic on Country Club Road. The Northeast Area Transportation Study (1992) was very inadequate. As a consequence of the City's 20-year history of changing positions on a bypass, Country Club Road has become the informal bypass. The City has made no progress on moving the railroads out of Ft. Collins or in building overpasses to accomodate traffic. Traffic from the NE is frequently blocked by trains at the intersection of Lemay and Vine --causing delays and safety problems. County residents of this area need the City to consider the cumulative effects of their actions and mount an aggressive program for arterial roads if it wishes to develop the northeast. Sincerely, � D. R. Smith Q FZ) 545Z C�J,: A&V&.�Wdg vaJ 711 �tfs/it�/r /i1/rU hD -/D -?� his �r o5' tom. �zD. G% G�l�S co Pd5-Lf� Yo ae> >v cones at Qv>< S'4:1-6 r' T Go 16 G o • ?'vs '--472- Su6�rFG7 ; HliI hR7"/-'F/Re PuO pF.s 2. 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I am a resident of 1805 Richards Lake Road which will be directly adjacent to the Hearthfire development. I am writing to urge you to consider favorably the density variance requested by the NENC. My request is to assist in maintaining the established County acreage, the Rural Lifestyle, the Limited County road system and the presence of an operating oil field. In my opinion, it is most important to preserve the wetlands and Richards Lake. The density variance would solve the inappropriateness of an urban density requirement of 3 units per acre on this site. Most importantly, the variance would make the development more compatible and sensitive of the existing neighborhoods. In addition, the density variance would provide a transition between urban and rural densities. This would have a more natural flow to the Urban Growth Area. I would like to point out that the density variance is conceptually supported by the City's newly - adopted Structure Plan, which mapped this area as "Urban Estates", an area which should be less than 3 units per acre. I respectfully submit these reasons for a density variance and urgently request your favorable consideration. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Very sincerely yours, Dr. Russell T. Jordan RTJ:bmf September 16, 1996 Planning and Zoning Board Members c/o Stephen Olt Current Planning 281 North College Ave. PO Box 580 Ft. Collins, CO 80522 Dear Members of Planning and Zoning Board: The residents of Dellwood Heights strongly support the Hearthfire Development request for a density variance for many reasons: * Hearthfire PUD is not urban inf ill, it is in a rural area with acreages. This area is predominately County land. * Urban density would be incompatible with the nearby neighborhoods that have existed for 20-30 years. * The current infrastructure in the area is very inadequate for urban density. * The geographical features of irrigation lakes and ditches make a street grid very difficult and very expensive. * The elementary school, Tavelli, that would serve this area is already overcrowded, and the school district does not plan on building any new schools in this area. * If the City truly wants a transition zone from urban to county, the Hearthfire project as planned would serve the purpose. Yours truly, i Margaret Phillips 805 E. Ridgecrest Rd. Representative for Dellwood Heights Homeowners Association Fort Collins, CO 80524 September 16, 1996 Planning and Zoning Board c/o Steve Olt Current Planning 281 North College Ave. Ft. Collins, CO 80522 Dear Planning and Zoning Board Member: I am writing this letter to you to express my support for the density variance requested by the Hearthfire PUD. I believe that only through a density variance will development of this site be appropriate. The density variance would make the development more compatible and sensitive to the character of existing neighborhoods, which are primarily rural residential acreages. The density variance would also provide a transition between urban and rural densities and "soften the edges" of the Urban Growth Area. In addition, I believe that this is a very unique site with a combination of characteristics unlikely to be found anywhere else in the Ft. Collins area. The site is surrounded by established County residential acreages, access is by limited County road systems, an operating oilfield exists on the site, two wetlands are present, and drainage is toward Richard's Lake to the south. The combination of all of these factors indicates a need for flexibility, in order to produce the best land use by respecting the characteristics of the site. A variance, is just that --it varies from existing policies. It doesn't create new ones. It is a means to use sound judgement when the situation warrants it. And to not do so would, in effect, be a lack of responsibility. I also would like to think that the approval of this variance could result in a win -win situation, instead of the usual big winner, big loser, which is so often observed between developers and neighbors. Are both parties happy? Well, not exactly. The developers would have liked a higher density, and the neighbors would have preferred the undeveloped parcel to stay as it was. But. both parties worked hard and were committed to their causes. All of this hard work and personal effort rides on the willingness of the Planning and Zoning Board to approve the density variance. This will be the moment of truth --will the City allow us to agree? --will they let citizens have a say in developments which affect them? --will they encourage developers to be responsive to the concerns of existing neighborhoods? Will "citizen input" be a catchy but meaningless term, or, will it mean that residents do have the power to shape their future. ` Sincerely, ��'Kathleen Kilkelly proposed density acceptable and urge you to support the density variance at the September 23, 1996 meeting. We appreciate the opportunity to express our feelings regarding this issue. Sincerely, Robert J. Blinderman 1225 East Douglas Rd. Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 ;)OUBLETREE DRIVING ESTABLISHMENT 1225 E. DOUGLAS RD. FT. COLLINS, COLO. 80524 PHAW-0 i 07 September 16, 1996 Planning and Zoning Board Members c/o Steve OR/Current Planning 281 N. College Ave., P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 Subject: Density Variance for Hearthfire PUD Dear P&Z Board Members: The purpose of this letter is to encourage the P&Z Board to support the proposed density variance for the Hearthfire PUD. As a neighbor whose property is contiguous with the Hearthfire site, my wife and I will be directly impacted by this development; therefore, we have extremely strong feelings regarding the proposed density of this project. We support the Hearthfire PUD with the currently proposed density of 1.4 units/acre and urge you to support it at the upcoming meeting on September 23, 1996. As you are now aware from prior meetings, letters, etc., our long-established neighborhood consists of small rural acreages, which we have maintained for many years. We have lived at our present location since 1975; we live a rural lifestyle by choice and desire to maintain it. A PUD with density greater than that presently proposed will destroy our lifestyle as it presently exists. Based on existing density, A PUD such as those recently constructed in southeast Fort Collins is totally inconsistent with the surrounding established neighborhood. The City's newly -adopted Structure Plan stesses contiguity; as presently proposed, the Hearthfire PUD supports contiguity of rural density. Development at 1.4 units/acre density at a location adjacent to the boundary of the urban growth area softens the edges of development, thus providing a transitional area from rural to urban densities and lifestyles. The existing infrastructure of the neighborhood, particularity roads, is not conducive to high -density development such as that occurring in south Fort Collins. High -density development has been made possible by the availability of straight roads connecting these areas to the city. Roads northeast of town cross railroad tracks, are sometimes circuitous avoiding irrigation reservoirs and wetlands; additionally, they are narrow through long -existing neighborhoods such as those adjacent to Gregory and Country Club Roads. Widening these roads to accomodate traffic concomitant with high -density development is totally inappropriate. My wife and I, along with the Northeast Neighborhood Coalition, have worked long and hard with the developers of the Hearthfire PUD to arrive at a mutually acceptable plan for development in northeast Fort Collins. My wife and I find development at the currently September 16, 1996 To:' .�Planning.and'Zoning Board Members c/o Steve Olt / Current Planning 218 N. College P.O.Box 580 Ft. Collins CO 80522 From:.,. William &'Virginia•McCambridge' 1905 Richards Lake Rd. Ft. Collins CO 80524 Re: Hearthfire Development Proposal Scheduled for review September 23, 1996. As county residents of northeast Ft. Collins, we urge you to adopt the revised proposal for the above development.. This area is basically rural, and the revision would nicely act as'a buffer zone for future growth. Please support this density variance. McCAMBRIDGE ���ti�yvi 1905 RICHARDS LAKE RD. ORCOLLINS, CO 80524.17V The Hearthfire applicants have met with SHHA Board members frequently since their ODP denial and have listened to our concerns carefully. They agreed to remove all commercial ventures from the plan to be compatible with the existing rural neighborhoods. They agreed to protect our irrigation supply and to put building envelopes on the deeds of certain lots to protect our views of the mountains. They added a bridle path so neighbors could ride their horses across the PUD. They drew in wildlife corridors and asked for variances from city light standards so we can still see the stars at night. They have eliminated emergency access to Hearthfire through our subdivision and invited us to sit on the architectural control board of the PUD. It should count for something that one of the applicants is a local resident who wants to live in the Hearthfire PUD. We applaud their efforts and would hate to see them go unrewarded. Please support the new Hearthfire proposal on September 23rd and remember that the key to its success is the density variance. Sincceerelly', �' l.it!� Serramonte Highlands Homeowners Association Board of Directors SERRAMONTE HIGHLANDS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 1605 Serramonte Drive Ft. Collins, Colorado 80524 September 14, 1996 Planning and Zoning Board Members c/o Steve Olt, Current Planning 281 N. College, Box 580 Ft Collins, CO 80522 Dear Members of Planning and Zoning Board: Since 1985 members of the Serramonte Highlands Homeowners Association (SHHA) have been vocal in their opposition to various applications for development of the Hoffman Property on the south and west borders of our subdivision. When you denied the Hearthfire ODP this April, we cheered. Since then a remarkable change has taken place. Realizing that development is inevitable, we neighbors have come to the table with the developers we have opposed so long to determine our common ground. Through concessions on both sides we have arrived at a new place we hope you will respect as a viable compromise. We seek an outcome that best serves the intent of the developer to build a quality PUD, allows Whiting Petroleum to continue to extract oil and gas and maintains the quiet way of life that residents of Serramonte have always enjoyed. The key to this compromise is your granting us a density variance, for without it we can not support the Hearthfire PUD. We are asking you to recognize that the Hoffman Property has been a land -use battleground for more than a decade and should not becovered by a blanket zoning policy. It has unusual aspects that need creative solutions: • It is geologically unique because of its subsurface wealth • It is geographically unique because of its rural system of irrigation ponds and ditches • It is sociologically unique because County residents who chose rural lifestyles and are being forced to live in the Urban Growth Area through Annexation. • It is environmentally unique not so much in the rarity of plant and animal communities represented but because it typifies a pastoral Larimer County that is inevitably losing out to growth. We are delighted to see the designation "Urban Estate" on the City Plan for our area. Your citizen planners are listening to us and recognize the need for lots big enough to keep horses on. This surely is a part of the special character of our NE quadrant and would be in keeping with your granting a density variance. SEP 12 '96 07:32AM RBB ARCHITECTS P.1/1 THE BRADLEYS 745 KNOLLWOOD CIRCLE FORT COLLINS, CO 80524-1585 (970) 498-8879 September 12, 1996 Planning and Zoning Board Members c/o Steve Olt / Current Planning 281 N. College PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 RE: Hearthfire PUD Dear P & Z Members: As a resident of the north Fort Collins area, and as an Architect, I must request that you only approve the development of the Hearthfire area if the density is reduced. After reviewing the streets and city services which will be impacted by this development, 1 can only support a density of 1.0 to 1.4 units per acre. And I'm talking about developed acreage, not including open -spaces, parks, roads, non -developable land, etc. This reduced density will also support the continuance of our "rural" atmosphere which is the true character of this part of Fort Collins. I understand that there is an application for a density variance before the Board. I sincerely request that you approve this variance, if it is at or below 1.4 units per acre. Thank you for your consideration. Yours truly, C;G�u�� Quinton M. ey �3�yd,� R0.�.O co they propose to get the injured patron down a congested and backed up Lemay before they expire. Or is it that the city planners are putting a blind eye to these issues since Gregory and Country Club Roads are county maintained? Or maybe a deaf ear since those opposed to this density of development are county residents, not city residents. Third: Quality of life is another issue which should be addressed. From the people I've talked to in this area, nearly all moved to the Northeast side for it's rural qualities. They enjoy being able to look up at the sky at night and see stars not street lights, they enjoy walking along a country road seeing the horses and hay, not concrete and 7-eleven's. If the people of the Northeast side wanted the convenience of walking to the store, fast food restaurants and warehouse discount stores they would have moved to the south side. Let me close by reiterating that I am vehemently opposed to the density .of the proposed Hoffman and Richard's Lake PUDs. I realize that with the continued influx of people to Northern Colorado development is inevitable, however it doesn't have to be the urban sprawl of the south side. As our nation pushes the idea of diversity, let the Northeast side remain different from the Clarendon Hills and other, "Little California's" of the south side. Finally, don't "improve" our life style with these subdivisions and the accompanying services they will bring, WE DON'T WANT ITM! Lieutenant Thomas A. and Rosemary Michel Colorado Natives and Ten year residents of the Northeast side September 13, 1995 City Council Members 300 Laporte Ave Fort Collins, CO 80522 Distinguished Members: I find it necessary to write to you to voice my objection to the planned development in the Northeast, quadrant of Fort Collins, in particular, the Hoffman Planned Unit Development and the Richard's Lake PUD. There are a number of reasons for my objection and I will address each individually. First: The proposed density for these two developments is not compatible with the existing development of the area. Serramonte Highlands to the east incorporates 2 - 5 acre parcels and 5 -10 acre ranchetts border the proposed developments on the north and west. I believe that a president has already been set for the development of this area and the proposed density of 3 - 5 units per acre is unacceptable. It is my belief that the people currently living in this area came here for the rural life style and want it to remain so. Second: There are a number of natural barriers which restrict the amount of traffic which can safely flow through this area. There are lakes and irrigation ditches which limit the amount of new thoroughfares which can be built. There are only two exits from this area into downtown, North College and Lemay, and each of these is already stretched to maximum capacity. At the intersection of Highway #1 and North College the morning back up can be 1/4 to 1/2 mile long, requiring 2 - 3 changes of the light to pass through the intersection. I don't know about you, but it is unacceptable to me to wait through three changes of a light to pass through an intersection. The evening backup at Lemay, Vine and the Railroad tracks can stretch clear to Lincoln Ave. even after the wonderful improvement of traffic lights. Suppose funding for a Lemay overpass at Vine, and a rerouting of the intersection at Highway #1 and North College could be found, what would become of Gregory and Country Club roads, would the city purchase right-of-way from each home owner along these roads for widening and additional lanes? These roads can barely accommodate the use they currently receive. Traffic safety is another issue which should be addressed when discussing these roads. There are a number of hills and turns which cause natural blind spots. Gregory and Country Club roads are presently used by pedestrians, joggers and bicyclists, as auto traffic increases along these roads, the safe passage of these alternate modes becomes less likely. Do the city planners envision sidewalks, bike paths or an increase in hospital business? If sidewalks and bike paths are their view, we run into the right-of-way issue again. If increased hospital business is their vision, how do September 11, 1996 Planning and Zoning Board Members c/o Steve Olt/Current Planning 281 N. College P.O. Box 580 Ft. Collins, CO 80522 Dear Mr. Olt and Distinguished Board Members, I am writing to you today to encourage you to grant the proposed variances requested for the Hearthfire PUD regarding density, street and lighting design. I have included a copy of the letter I wrote last year which voiced my concerns regarding the same proposed subdivision. Although since renamed, I believe the proposed variances address these concerns and provide the best compromise possible. As I indicated in last year's letter, I realize growth in Northern Colorado is inevitable, however, we still have the ability to control how we grow. The proposed variance reducing density from 3-5 units per acre to 1.4 units per acre will go a long way toward addressing most of my major concerns. This reduction in density will help the area to maintain its rural flavor, preserve, as best as possible, the quality of life those of us in the area currently enjoy and keep the impact on area roads and facilities at a more manageable level. The proposed lower density is more compatible with the president set by existing development at Seramonte Highlands on the east and the Ranchetts to the west. The 1.4 units/acre density will allow the new subdivision to be assimilated into the area with much less animosity. The lower density will also afford the developer room to accommodate the natural and man- made development obstacles on the property. There should be enough room at this density so no one will have to live with an active oil well, which periodically spews toxic gasses, in their back yard. There should be no need to encroach on the wetlands area or the shoreline of Richard's lake. Although this compromise does not address the safety issue of increased traffic on inadequate county roads, it will be incumbent upon the current residents to educate the new comers that children and adult pedestrians, joggers and bicyclists use these roads also and that they must learn to drive accordingly. Finally, the development team and local citizens have worked hard to arrive at this compromise. We hope you will agree that this is the best solution for all involved in this difficult issue. The developer will be able to develop his/her land, the city will have a density level that will cause the area to act as a buffer zone between city and rural density levels and the local residents will maintain a quality of life as close to that as they now enjoy. Please vote to accept the density variance to 1.4 units/acre and the street and light variance for the Hearthfire PUD. Thank Liebtenanl . Imander Thdmas A. and Rosemary Niichel Colorado Natives and 2fimnuvA aCrcrietand Eleven year residents of the Northeast side RgsWT!7gfCfid 617C4 gswcodit. 9Wt CoM s, CO 80524 September 11, 1996 Planning and Zoning Board c/o Steve Olt / Current Planning 281 N. College P.O. Box 580 Ft. Collins, CO 80522 RE: Hearthfire PUD proposal Hearthfire developers have been working judiciously with residents of the area in which the development will occur. They have proposed a reduction in density - a primary concern of residents of the Northeast Quadrant of the Urban Growth Area - that will protect the character of the area. The new density proposed is 1.4 units per acre. In addition new plans eliminate apartments, granny flats, commercial development in the area, and modifies street lighting to limit its effect on the natural view of the night sky. The developers new proposal is consistent with preferences loudly communicated to the P & Z Board, County Commission, and City Council. Communication of these preferences took place at a meeting sponsored by the Northeast Neighborhood Council (NENC) and held at Tavelli School on August 12th this year. More than 100 area citizens attended that meeting to insist that; 1. Housing densities in the "Urban Estates" area shall be low (less than 3 per acre). 2. There should be no commercial development in new. subdivisions. 3. There should be no apartment dwellings in new subdividions. 4. There should be no street lighting that interferes with the natural view of the night sky. Based on the actions of the developer and the clearly stated preferences of neighboring residents, I encourage you to approve the new Hearthfire proposal. Approval will necessitate granting variances for density, and for street and lighting design. Approval will be consistent with the City's newly -adopted Structure Plan which mapped the area as "Urban Estates", an area which should have a density of less than 3 units per acre. Thanks for your consideration. T, How d C. Tankersle -1820 Dayton -Dr. Ft: Collins, CO'80524 September 11, 1996 Planning and Zoning Board Members c/o Steve Olt Current Planning 281 North College P. O. Box 580 Ft. Collins, CO 80522 Dear Members of the Planning and Zoning Board, This is to urge your approval of the density variance for the Hearthfire development proposal. As a resident of this area, I am very concerned that any development in Northeast Ft. Collins be compatible with existing neighborhoods. Urban densities in this area are simply inappropriate. We moved here precisely because the lots were large,and we had some space around us. Don't eliminate that option for people like us. Not everyone wants to live in an urban setting. As I understand it, the city's newly -adopted Structure Plan designated this area as "Urban Estates" with a density of less than 3 units/acre. Surely the Hearthfire proposal fits within those guidelines. I would also emphasize that this new proposal was worked out between the neighbors and the developer. And while it is not exactly what the neighbors want, it is acceptable. Shouldn't you capitalize on that harmonious relationship? I urge your approval. Sincerely, Shirley Knox 2505 N. County Road 11 Ft. Collins, CO 80524 No Text 932 Inverness Road Fort Collins CO 80524 September 5, 1996 Planing & Zoning Board c/o Steve Olt Current Planning 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins CO 80522 Dear Planning & Zoning Board Members: As you review and discuss the Hearthfire PUD proposal the topic of "precedents" is sure to arise. Is this PUD going (or trying) to set a precedent? Yes --and it is a very important one. I believe this is one of the few times in City planning history that neighbors and a development team are working together for a common goal instead of seeking answers through litigation. These efforts will hopefully set a precedent for future development efforts. This has not been an easy process. Many individuals have spent numerous hours becoming educated about the City and County development processes, gaining consensus from the surrounding neighbor- hoods, and working with staff on possible solutions to problems. The neighbors successfully fought the initial ODP proposal, but were then faced with a subdivision project on the majority of the same parcel. Fighting the subdivision would indeed entail litigation since there is no PUD process required and citi- zen, staff input is minimal. Instead the neighbors and the development team started meeting to seek common ground and find positive solutions. We have worked together on all aspects of the project -- lighting, street standards, pedestrian/equestrian access, wetland conservation, buffering and have made commitments for future cooperation on architectural review and convenants.We feel the present pro- posal is the most workable solution: a transition which makes urban development more compatible with the established rural life-style neighborhoods. The neighbors are also working on other development projects in the area. A group is working with the developer of the Richard's Lake ODP which connects to the Hearthfire project on the southeast. Although there will be changes to the Richard's Lake ODP which was approved in the late 80's, the plan will be in keeping with the goals of City Plan relative to mixed use, multi -family and commercial, as well as encouragement of pedestrian/bicycle use. To my knowledge no variances to existing policies, reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board, will be requested. The Hearthfire site is truly unique as you have probably gathered by reviewing the proposal. It would be difficult to find another parcel in Fort Collins that has such a combination of factors which speak to the need for lower density. I would encourage you to support the Hearthfire PUD project and thereby make a statement --set a precedent --the search for positive solutions should always be more rewarding than a divisive win -lose legal battle. Brnigi e Schmidt" September 4, 1996 Planning and Zoning Board Members: I attended the P&Z meeting at which the original Hoffman/ Hearthfire PUD was vetoed. Your decision appeared to be responsibly based not only on the concerns of the existing neighborhood, but concerns for future homeowners on the Hoffman/Hearthfire PUD. The neighborhood coalition and developers have put forth concerted effort to reach a compromise proposal. My question is, will not the new design of 145 homesites face the same problems considered in your first decision? As a nearby resident, my daily walk routes me by the proposed development. Certainly one of the most noticeable and still existing problems is the odor emitted from the oil tanks. I opposed the first plan and oppose the new one. Approval of the new plan would surely create a community in which new residents will forever be complaining about their smelly neighborhood. Sincerely, l D.--u CC- 4 • (1JQ�_ Lorna M. Weaver 3604 Kenyon Drive Fort Collins, CO 80524 1204 Gregory Road Fort Collins, CO 80524 September 10,1996 Planning and Zoning Board Members 281 South College P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Dear Planning and Zoning Board Members; I am writing to support the density variance for the Hearthfire development proposal. I feel the variance should be applied because of the unique rural life-style, limited County road systems, and, established country acreages to name a few reasons. This variance would make the development more compatible with the existing neighborhood. I understand this variance is conceptually supported by the City's new Structure Plan, which mapped this area as "Urban Estates", which should be less than 3 units per acre. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. 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We have been able to reach many compromises on this project, but feel the density variance is crucial for the following reasons; •8 The density variance should be applied due to the uniqueness of the site, such as; the established County residential acreages, the rural life-style, the limited County road system, the presence of an operating oilfield, two wetlands, and Richard's Lake to the south. ❖ The density variance would solve the inappropriateness of an urban density requirement of 3 units/ acre on this site. The variance would make the development more compatible and sensitive to the character of existing neighborhoods. ❖ The density variance would provide a transition between urban and rural densities and "soften the edges" of the Urban Growth Area. ❖ The density variance is conceptually supported by the City's newly -adopted Structure Plan, which mapped this area as "Urban Estates", an area which should be less than 3 units/acre. Name and Address Y =�sy As members of the NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD COALITION, who have negotiated and worked with the development team of the Hearthiire PUD, we wish to express our support of a DENSITY VARIANCE for the HEARTHFIRE PUD. We have been able to reach many compromises on this project, but feel the density variance is crucial for the following reasons; ❖ The density variance should be applied due to the uniqueness of the site, such as; the established County residential acreages, the rural life-style, the limited County road system, the presence of an operating oilfield, two wetlands, and Richard's Lake to the south. ❖ The density variance would solve the inappropriateness of an urban density requirement of 3 units/ acre on this site. The variance would make the development more compatible and sensitive to the character of existing neighborhoods. ❖ The density variance would provide a transition between urban and rural densities and "soften the edges" of the Urban Growth Area. ❖ The density variance is conceptually supported by the City's newly -adopted Structure Plan, which mapped this area as "Urban Estates", an area which should be less than 3 units/acre. Name and Address MM 9 ,fz, /c z= -�,�y L 3 8 0-s Z T 6 7_q act