HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPIRIT AT THE RIVER - PDP170026 - CORRESPONDENCE - CITIZEN COMMUNICATION (8)Bret Bollmeier
125 John Deere Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
08JAN2018
Clay Frickey
City Planner
City of Fort Collins
281 North College Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Dear Mr. Frickey, et al.,
ECEIVE ,
JAN 12 2018 1 j
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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.
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.
Sincerel
Bret Boll r
CC: Moira Bright, Sr. Vice President of Development
Spirit Hospitality, LLC
4836 S College Ave, Ste 11
Fort Collins, CO 80525
moira@spirithospitaIity.net