HomeMy WebLinkAboutLINDIMER SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY - 26 93 - CORRESPONDENCE - CITIZEN COMMUNICATION•heF!pard, hcs agreed to i:on tract c solid IEi,ce Cy_ the, IirEt
order' of constructioii. This will help to mitig;atc- the, effcct� of
construction on my operation, and add to the safc:•ty clf both my
livestock and.. wandering children once the neighborhood is established. But it will nc!t contain odors, nci_ Eea:, or the arena
floodlights.
The developer has also agreed to put notes on the plat, cloci,g
documents, and potentially the F:ratective covenants, stating that
the homeowners are aware that livestock is present on our
property. I appreciate these effc-rts', but I do not feel that
this will adequately prepare the prospective homeowner who Egrec•s
to purchase the lot on a bree_y and green spring day, and one
year later wakes up on a rainy morning, 10• from where manure• was
just spread. The fact that Birmingham Str.rc•t ice• proposed to
dead-end at our property line, also pre£ent.c a strong statement;
that we will someday hie gone, and a buyer may pi-rchace based .on
that assumption.
As recognized by zoning regulation already codified by t.hE• City
of Fort Collins, the best way to maintain compatibility for these uses is with a buffer =one. We originally asked for a 150'
setback and I still think that is the best planning, but at tl:i£
Point, I would ask that you specify, at minimum, a 100' Sethicc.k.
We have prepared exhibits (slide£) that indicate t.hc_ impact of
this an the project, and in fact, it may provide ever, a better
alternative for, storm drainage and utility design. It also
replaces the dead-end street with a cul-de-sac, which reinforces
our position and permanence in the neighborhood. Planning has
indicated some concern for providing two points of access
Property (for future use), y to our
but our' frontage an Hor£etooth Road i£
long 'enough (550•) to provide that.
By providing a buffer' =one now, 'you will help maintain the
current neighborhood compatibility, and allow us to continue to
maintain our livelihood and remain good neighbors. All of our
other' Property boundaries either' provide adequate buffo -ring, or
have minimal opportunities tar' impact. The proposed Lir,dircer
Subdivision represents the only opportunity for radverse impact in
our arq-a.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Either I,
or my wife, Suzanne Bascinger, would be very glad to answer any
Of your questions or' provide additional information. Please call
us at 223-540154.
Ntery Truly Yours
Charlie Tidd
HORSETOOTH STABLES
Planning & "lining Doar'd Me-mbermm
City of Fort Collins
P.O. Dox 580
Fort. Collins CO 80521
RE: Lindimer Subdivision Heighbarhaod C:ampatibility
Dear Board Members,
Tune 199^.
We are asking your help in providing adequate community planning;.
planning that will allow our business and livelihood to continue
as a successful element in our neighborhood. Our bum-ineor--Ic
known as "Horcetooth Stables" and we are immediL,tcly adjaae•nt to
the southern boundary of the proposed Lindimer Subdivi.cior,.
Horsetooth Stables has existed ac a commercial boarding facility
since the early 1960's. I purchased the- property 7 years ago and
have worked hard at improving the facilitiec and building a
successful business. This business; is my tole livelihood.
I' have also worked hard at being a good neighbor to the
surrounding residential area. Rossborough Subdivision was in
place when I purchased the business, and from the beginning of my
ownership, I have modified come phases of the operation to take
into account the proximity of these homes: arr-na lights: are not
to be left on past 10 pm, manure storage areas are not located on
this property line (although manure spreading, incteod of
chemical fertilization, in done on the adjacent posture
periodically), and I have permanently fenced off a 10-20' buffer -
along the property line of the closest home.
I am not in the land development bucineoc, I am in the horse
boarding business. My location and presence within the.; City of
Fort Collins provides many family's in the surrounding area a
form of recreation. My business has grown along with the•
surrounding area, telling me that this is an excellent locr,t.1on,
and a desired service. Horce stables are a uniquely urban and
surburban feature, allowing people who can't afford a large horse
property the ability to enjoy thier choice of recreation.
I ask your help in making sure that my bueinese cart continue to
be a good neighbor and community member. The City of Fort.
Collins recognizes in it's Zoning Ordinances that livestock case
and residential use need a "buffer" zone to coexist (Sec. 29-11E.
Cluster Development Plan). Thin buffer ie nececca;y to eliminate
the impacts of noise and odor, as well as visual impac:to.
The proposed Lindimer Subdivision would put cix homes within 350'
of our property line, one of them potentially only 5' (hy current
A de -yard requirements) from the property line. Odor, nuiF:e and
lights from the arena will moot definitely reach there homes.
The developer, through lengthy diccussionc mcrdiatod by Tc•d
Owner
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