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Natural Resources Department
City of Fort Collins
November 11, 1995
Jim Sell, Project Consultant
Jim Sell Design
117 E. Mountain Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Dear Mr. Sell:
Natural Resource Department staff has reviewed your most recent proposal for off -site
and on -site open space/natural area dedication for the Hoffman Preliminary P.U.D. As discussed
in our meeting this afternoon there are a number of remaining concerns which need to be
addressed before staff would feel comfortable recommending that the City accept this open space
dedication:
1. The proposed natural area/open space should be shown on a topographic map, and the
high water elevation for Richard's Lake needs to be shown, such that areas of the proposed open
space dedication which might be inundated at high water are clearly defined.
2. Before the City will consider acceptance of the northeastern wetland area which is to
be surrounded by development, assurances would have to be forthcoming that sufficient water
would be provided to maintain the pond and wetland at normal high water level year round.
3. The applicant needs to address the possibility of the public obtaining recreational access
to Richard's Lake, and any costs and requirements which would be associated with the City
obtaining such access.
. 4. The City will need to have some assurance as to what might be expected regarding
additional oil exploration and development on the land area proposed for both on -site and off -site
open space dedication.
5. We still maintain that a more centralized parking and access location would be highly
desirable, and our preference is that the access and open space connection between the on -site
and off -site dedication proposals be broader, to contribute to a more positive user experience.
Natural Resources is planning a walk-through on the property with staff from other
departments on Thursday afternoon, November 30, from 3:00 - 5:00 PM. Please assure that the
property owner is aware of our visit, and join us for the walk-through if you are able. That visit
will assist staff in consolidating a position regarding this dedication proposal.
Sincerely
Robert Wilkinson, Environmental Planner
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Tom Shoemaker
281 N. College Ave. • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6600 • FAX (970) 221-6378