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Land Use Policies
Land -use policies achieved by the proposed development include:
- Policy 12-- density of at least 3 units per acre.
- Policy 22-- contiguous to existing development.
- Policy 46-- energy conservation through solar orientation.
- Policy 80-- development has access to neighborhood center
Raintree Shopping Center); is close to community
park (Rolland Moore); water and sewer service
are existing; easy access to employment (Centre
for Advanced Technology and Raintree Village);
development is on the_Transfort route; alternative
transportation is available by the bike route
through the park.
Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to your com-
ments.
Sincerely,
JIM SELL DESIGN,INC.
Kay Force
4
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Planning and Zoning Board Members
Planning Department
City of Fort Collins
RE: Raintree Townhouses PUD
Planning Objectives .
Dear Board Members:
Raintree Townhouses is a 2 acre planned residential development of 12
units. It is bordered by Raintree Shopping Center, Fort Collins Senior
Center and Rolland Moore Park.
'This project is an excellent example of "infill" planning. The proposed
senior market will be very compatible with the new senior center and
both shopping and recreation are within walking distance,with Raintree
Plaza to the south,and Roland Moore Park to the north: The site offers
dramatic views of the foothills over Rolland Moore Park.
Access & Circulation
Access and circulation consists of a cul-de-sac off of Shields Street.
Additional parking will be provided in the landscaped turn -around.
.Pedestrian access to Rolland Moore Park will be provided by paths to
bridges _over the New Mercer Ditch and the. Larimer County Canal #2.
Land .Use
.Thelots.in Raintree Townhouses are zero lot line of approximately
3650 S.F. The target market is`seniors. There is access between the
units to the Open Space adjoining the.Park.
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