HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPIRIT AT THE RIVER - PDP170026 - CORRESPONDENCE - CITIZEN COMMUNICATION (6)Kim Bollmeier
564 Kenai Court
Windsor. CO 80550
January 10, 2018
Clay Frickey
City Planner
City of Fort Collins
281 North College Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Dear Mr. Frickey, et al.,
ECEIVE
JAN 17 2018
BY:--
I am writing to express my 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.
I have reviewed facts regarding this project and am offering my 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.
Even though we live in Windsor, my family works and plays in Fort Collins. We have repeatedly used the Poudre River trail for
walking, biking, and running races such as the Colorado Marathon. This project carefully improves the existing area with great
respect to the environmental needs.
The 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.
Sincerely, .
Kim M. Bollmeier —
CC: Moira Bright, Sr. Vice President of Development
Spirit Hospitality, LLC
4836 S College Ave, Ste 11
Fort Collins, CO 80525
moira@spirithospitality.net