HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPIRIT AT THE RIVER - PDP170026 - CORRESPONDENCE - CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONThe extended stay Staybridge Suites is a unique opportunity to evolve the neighborhood by applying a
residential experience to a commercial location. The development plans are comprehensive and appear
to achieve the goals of the "triple bottom line" concept which focuses on environmental, social and
economic benefit. Thank you for accepting this letter of support for the Spirit at the River Development
on Lincoln Avenue.
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CC: Moira Bright, Sr. Vice President of Development
Spirit Hospitality, LLC
4836 S College Ave, Ste 11
Fort Collins, CO 80525
moira@spirithospitality.net
WES SARGENT COMPANY
January 18'h, 2018
Clay Frickey
City Planner
City of Fort Collins
281 North College Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Dear Mr. Frickey, et al.,
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We are writing to express our support for the Spirit at the River development on Lincoln Avenue in Fort
Collins. The Staybridge Suites and Johnny's Italian Steakhouse will greatly enhance Lincoln Avenue and
the River Corridor.
We have been associated with the Developer for over ten years and know the type of product he builds.
It would be as asset to our community in many positive ways
We have reviewed facts regarding this project and am offering our strong support of the following
positive effects this project will have on our community:
- While the property is primarily barren currently, this redevelopment creates nearly 1.4 acres
of new natural habitat; the proposed plan significantly enhances the ecological character
and function of the property, making wildlife use possible
- The proposed plan creates pedestrian & bicycle access from Lincoln Avenue to the Poudre
Trail, something which is non-existent today
- The site is currently compacted dirt which allows runoff containing pollutants to drain
directly into the Poudre River. The proposed plan will direct surface drainage to permeable
pavers, a rain garden and a detention area for filtration of sediments and pollutants prior to
water entry into the Poudre River.
Hotels in Fort Collins collect a 3.0% lodging tax, in addition to city, county and state sales
tax, for a total tax of 10.4% on room nights sold. These new tax dollars are primarily new
dollars flowing in to our community, and the lodging tax monies are spent specifically to
support cultural development & programming and promotion of convention & visitor
activities in Fort Collins.