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1) While the layout appears well planned, I believe that
consideration should be given to storage. Empty nesters
and retirees are not without adult 'toys" arid sporting
items such as fishing gear, skis, bicycles, golf clubs,
etc. Especially given the make-up of the current and
upcoming generations of seniors, we can expect them to
stay more active for much longer. So they must be
- -- — -provided -some --form of storage. The inside -units,
themselves, do not appear to accommodate that. That
would probably not be an issue if there were room for
- -- storage in the garages. But if the garages are at the
- minimum width of 201, then it would appear that storage
-_ would not be possible in the garages. Storage must also
be accessible and not require hanging from or storing on
-__ -- - __.rafters .or at heights.
2) This also seems like a very narrow width for parking
two cars. Again, even as we hope to remain more active
into later years, our perceptions and our manual
dexterity is still usually affected with the increasing
years. This could make parking difficult, especially if
a close turn is required before entering the garage.
Again, this appears to be a much needed type of development and I
commend the designers on their attempts. I would ask, however,
that you seriously consider the above in making final
determinations as to variances involved in this project.
A response would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
4
Kay Rios
Chair
Fort Collins Senior
160 Circle Drive
Advisory Board
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(303) 482-0753
May 17, 1994
- City Planning- and -Zoning Board
Community Planning and Environmental Services
281 North College
Fort Collins, CO 80522
RE: Indian Hills Village
As the current chairperson of the Fort Collins Senior Advisory
Board, I would like to comment on the proposed Indian Hills
Village. Our Board is appointed by City Council to address issues
of concern to Senior Citizens in the Fort Collins area. It is with
that responsibility in mind that I offer the following comments.
I find the concept of the Village to be intriguing and innovative
and one which, I'm sure, will address the needs of a number of
citizens of all ages. Since the anticipated tenants include "empty
nesters and retired people," I would ask, however, that you
consider the following concerns:
PARKING:
1) As the Field Supervisor for the Colorado State
University Office of Parking Management for the past,17
years, I consider myself somewhat of a "parking
professional." Given that experience, I believe that a
parking stall width of 7' is quite small. In fact, the
Institutional and Municipal Parking Congress recommends
8 to 8 1/2 feet width for any low -use or residential
areas. In addition to that, consideration needs to be
given to the changing needs of a mature body. Getting
out of a car, for a more mature person, usually requires
that the door be opened to.its full span. So this width
would seem to be extremely limiting and could cause
serious future implications.
2) Handicap accessibility should be of utmost concern.
The number of stalls provided should not correspond to
the overall parking numbers, but rather based on each
individual setting. For instance, in a lot that has 41
stalls, one or two handicap spaces may be sufficient.
But if those stalls are broken up into several different
areas around the development, then more handicap spaces
factor.