HomeMy WebLinkAboutOAKWOOD SCHOOL NCL SITE PLAN REVIEW - 13 93 - CORRESPONDENCE - CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONJanuary 21, 1993
Ms. Kirsten A. Whetstone, Project Planner
Community Planning and Environmental Services
Planning Department, City of Fort Collins
P O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Dear Ms. Whetstone:
Due to a longstanding, previous appointment, I am unable to
attend the meeting tonight in regard to a proposed grade school
at the Dayspring Christian Church, 1401 W. Mountain Avenue.
I want to go on record as opposing this proposal.
There is no adequate parking in the area for parents to drop off
their children nor attend on -campus activities at the school.
That could entail dozens more cars in the area, making noise,
polluting the air, parking illegally, etc.
This,is a quiet neighborhood. I, for one, don't wish to be waked
up at 7 a.m. or so with screaming kids on the small playground or
going to school.
I also anticipate the increased use of the children's playground
at City Park and other parts of the Park by these children, which
would often crowd out the regulars who use it and "pay for it"
through the taxes accessed on them for living close to the Park.
It would .increase the noise and traffic in the area, both on foot
and by car, for the people living on W. Oak. Street, too.
I am also concerned about increased crime that comes with the
territory around a school. My property abuts the alley just
three houses down from the school. It is unfenced, making the
garage, yard and house accessible on foot and subject to
trespass. I would have to incur the expense for a fence if this
proposal goes through. With a fenced yard comes increased value
of my property, hence a possible tax hike in the future. That is
not fair.
In conclusion, this is a grand old neighborhood, and it is
inappropriate, even though "legal," for a noisy grade school to
be imposed upon its residents who bought their homes there in
good faith and in hopes that it would remain a respected and
peaceful address.
I hope you will share this with the people who attend the meeting
tonight. Thanks for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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Diane (Dee) Coulter
1412 W. Oak St.
221-2113