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NOV 161988
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: November 11, 1988
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TO: P. Austin, H. Baker, T. Grip, J. Voss and K. Waido
FROM: Linda Wardlow
SUBJECT: ATTACHED LETTER ON NOEL ANNEXATION CASE 058-87A
A personal copy of the attached letter was sent to each member of the City
Planning and Zoning Board listed on the attached sheet.
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cc: B. Burnham
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November 11, 1988
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Dear_ AF2^:
SUBJECT: NOEL ANNEXATION CASE #58-87A
Although it has been the general policy of the University not to
comment on the issues brought before the City Planning and Zoning
Board, I feel it is important to comment on the above subject
annexation and zoning request.
The University Foothills Research Campus is designed and used
primarily for research purposes with a segregated area used for
sports activity. The Campus consists of approximately 1700 acres
extending 3.6 miles in a north -south direction on the west side of
Overland Trail, much of which is devoted to large animal research.
A conscientious effort has been made by the University to buffer
the residential areas east of Overland Trail from the activities
carried on within the campus by such means as the location of
public buildings (Equine Center) and the planting and maintenance
of extensive landscaping along Overland Trail. It should be noted
however that the maintenance of vegetation within the campus is
not possible where large animals are contained, thereby subjecting
certain areas to possible less -than -desirable air quality during
periods of high wind.
Permitting urban density residential development adjacent to the
existing public access activities (Equine Center), large animal and
beagle colony areas cannot be considered in the best long-term
interests of the future residents. High intensity public
activities, animal waste odors, blowing dust, noise, and seasonal
insect infestations all will negatively impact encroaching
residential developments.
The University's planning assumptions for future development on the
Foothills Campus are based upon the following concepts:
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o The Foothills lands are a finite University resource and
should be buffered against the impact of urban
encroachment.
o Acquisition of contiguous lands for buffering purposes
should be a priority. The concept of contiguous land
trades or trades of services is recommended as opposed
to selling land.
o Infrastructure should be located in dedicated corridors
to permit separation and isolation of non -compatible
activities.
o Maintain flexible outuoor research facilities and
recognize the need for areas dedicated to isolation,
intensive use and public use.
In conclusion, I would submit that annexation and urban density
residential zoning would not be compatible with existing land uses
and would have a significant negative impact upon the environment
of the foothills areas.
Be assured that Colorado State strives to be a good, corporate
neighbor and appreciates the opportunity to participate in the
adjacent neighborhood commenting process.
Sincerely,
R.H. Burnham
Director of Facilities Planning
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cc: P. Austin
H.
Baker
T.
Grip
J.
Voss
K.
Waido
Planning and Zoning Board
City of Fort Collins Planning Department
P. O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
221-6750
Laurie O'Dell Chair
David Edwards
Sanford Kern
Lloyd Walker
Frank Groznik
Jim Klataske
Jan Shepard