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m;: Personal career in municip:-ai p1anninq and conjmic u
development, sand new, to de,ei.opment and con.atruction my
*.._remo:t G'tr(7Q5e. h,143 a. 4.aya p'poen to see that atir coihTll_tnity
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grows in the very -best ways. With that goal in mind, . I have
observed and heen singularly impressed by the effort both the
gal opers and responsi b.l.a neighbors who have conscientiously
wc:rk: d to influence the Harmony Market project, Based on my
observation of neighborhood meetings and review• of the doccu-
m-nt<',, I would e:ncot_trge the Planning i Zoning Board to
pprove the Harmony Market project.
Though 4;:_( ,Lio.:i square feet of business service. uses were
designated on the approved Master Plan, and rather than pro
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ceed with building-by building piecemeal construction, the
developer agreed to. review again the entire. development. The
Master Plan arnmendment, preliminary and final F'UD review pro-
gess has given,. and will continue to offer, citizens the
'opportunity to participate in the .creation of the :Land plan.
• Through the Land Development Guidance System the developer
and c i t.i 7•-ns share the 'rep. ponsi bi :l ty to make the proposed
development the best possible for the community.
To successfully ,_irate the best development project both the
r_ elo,.er ;.nd the neighborhoods need to work very, hard.
r equ;:art i •; tone neighbors abrogate their responsibility opting
instead to plead their case in front of the Board. The
1::P.;e.I. onmen t rii?vl ew procCss is time consuming, cotpl i d ted and
r7qires I hnu.ghti ful input and response. Both the developer
=na tor,f. ;_;,,sir reaponsibilaties for Harmony Market
errl.,Dusly and naive '.iuccos'fully negotiated many significant
hares greatly imprn,i.nq the project. The process has
;(: to the entire ccmmunii-y' s benefit and the project
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Moro are many improvements which are a result of the careful
and deliberate
input from adjacent property owners .:.and the
tit_ along response of the developer. dearly there may be
di ergent needs, but by working ng together the following key •- '::;t al-i i f i cant setback's from Harmony and Lemay, .
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- .ios:rj .an ! nnne'ctions through the parking areas,
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the il.tgF, harking ratio
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- architectural features in color, texture and design,
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- a wall screening the loading areas,
- increased berm:, landscaping,.;and, streetscapes, and
- continuation of the F'UD revtw 'process for subsequent
, phases.
These are a few of the features important to the land use
dec i. s j.on, and are also a testimonial to the process contained
In the Land Development Guidance System. Neighbors who seek
compatible adjacent development, articulate their needs and
aer' open to solutions can work: succes f,u1ly with developers
who meet frequently with neighboks, l ISten carefully and
respond honestly and responsibly.. .Having worked together
d 1 i cwt t ] v, Harmony Market can succeed, as a feasible commer-
cial venture, a good neighbor anrJ a"devel opment that will be
good for Fort. Collins.
Again. I would request: the Plane, ,ng ,Zoning Board approve
the Harmony Market project..
Sincerely,Linde Hopkins
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April 17, 1989
To: Planning. and Zoning Board and
Fort .Collins City Council
This letter is in support of the PACE development on East Harmony
Road. I am a resident of Golden Meadows which is one of the sub-
• divisions close to the site. I feel the developer has been sen-
sitive to the concerns of all the adjoining home owners. I also
feel the development would be beneficial to the City of Fort
Collins.
Very truly yours,
Bob Foster
4313 New Bedford Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
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To: Planning and Zoning +Gard ands. '
' Port Collins City:Co rtcil ' � '
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u0p6tt df the PACE development on .East Harmony '�,
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Road:. I am a resident of Goldin .Meadows which is one of the.sub- , r
divisions close to the site. I feel the developer has been`sen- ' •4
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Very truly; yours,
Boh "foster
4313. New Bedford Drive
Fort Collins., CO 80525
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April 17, 1989
Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board 410
P.O. 3ox 580
Ft. Collins, Colorado 80522-053O
Dear Members of the Planning & Zoning Board
Proponents of the Harmony Market FUD have endeavored to make the issues
appear to be growth versus non-growth, and PACE versus we do not want
PACE. Those have never been the objections of the vast majority of us
in Fairway Estates. We protest that the proposed site, adjacent to a
25 year old residential community, is an inappropriate location for a
Regional Services Center. We understand and agree with the philosophy
of mixed land use when those uses are compatible. That is why we signed
off on the agreement with the City and G.T. Lands just 18 months ago
when told that the "retail shops" permitted under Business Services
would allow a Neighborhood Shopping, Center to be built there. A taste-
fully done neighborhood shopping center would be a welcome addition to
the area. Conversely a huge Regional Services Center, with its attend-
ant traffic congestion, air and noise pollution, and massive warehouse
building(s), is not compatible with the numerous homes that are less than
one-quarter mile from the site.
We have frequently asked City planning staff personnel why they do not
direct a development of this magnitude to a site 'ust a little further
east, where residential neighborhoods will not be directly impacted. 4111
We always receive the same pat response, "There are no City utilities
out there". In the next breath they admit that City utilities were made
available to Hewlett-Packard and the new Charter Hospital. It is common
knowledge that Harmony Road is planned for major commercial development
from College Avenue to the interstate -- all of which makes the "no util-
ities" reply a fabricated excuse.
The ballyhooed down scaling of this project by "eliminating" retail pads
is a hollow concession that does nothing to reduce the eventual size of
this development. This only requires development of these pads to go
back through the planning process. What future pro:'ect could be incompati-
ble with a 100,000 square foot warehouse?
We agree that Mr. Fiest has sincerely endeavored to make this development
as acceptable as possible. Unfortunately the developer and homeowners
have been placed in this confrontational situation by insensitive planning
personnel who wers not candid with us 18 months ago, and who continue to
be less than honest and straight forward.
If you are going to be completely fair and honest in rendering a decision
you must ask yourself the following question. How would I vote if a
development of this magnitude were to be built less than a quarter of a
mile from my home:
Sincerely, 1111
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Harold M. Swope
4925 Hogan Drive
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Tom Peterson
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0 145 Palmer Dr.
Fort Collins , CO 80525
April 17, 1989
Chairman and All Members
Planning and Zoning Board
P. O. Box 580
Fort Collins , 80522
Dear Members of the Planning and Z oning Board :
This letter is in reference to the Harmony Market develop-
ment on Harmony Road .
I wish to protest th.e placement of a regional shopping
center with its accompanying noise, air pollution and
traffic on this parcel of land. One need only look at a
city map to see that the area in question is surrounded by
single . family homes . This development is simply NOT
COMPATIBLE with the surrounding neighborhoods .
The Master Plan, as originally conceived for this parcel ,
should be respected since it has been used to determine the
surrounding new developments since 1987 . I believe that
40 area property owners have a right to expect that a project
of this magnitude would undergo careful planning and not
be rushed through the system.
I am not against growth in Fort Collins . This project
could be built in any number of other locations in Fort
Collins area , without the potential of disrupting established
neighborhoods .
Please vote to DENY this development at this location. A
regional shop
ping center would have a negative impact on
the surrounding area .
Sincerely yours ,
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Planning and Zoning Board
P. 0. Box 580
Ft. Collins , CO 80522
Planning and Zoning Board:
The attached fliers were distributed to Fairway Estates residents
on April 13 , 1989 . As of this date, and as treasurer of the
Fairway Estates Property Owners Association Board, I would like
to publicly state that the Fairway Estates Property Owners
Association Board has not met in a formal board meeting to vote
for, or in opposition of, the proposed PACE and Harmony Market
development . The information in these fliers was composed by
individual residents of Fairway Estates who oppose this project.
Sincerely,
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Mr. Donald Hennen ,
Treasurer Fairway Estates
Property Owners Association •
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Rex Burns
Frank Croznik
Sanford Kern
Jim Klataske
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J,/ ,eference to the Harmony Market P. U. D. , we Would lik to state
that w*� do not op(Pose this development, We (11:1not suppx`t it but
w do not ac.tive] y oppose zt. -
We �ope tha� Paimer Drive will not he opened to this commercia �
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TO ALL WHO HAVE 4 3EST INTERESTS OF FORT COLLI 'RULY AT HEART:
With regard to the proposed commercial development called "Harmony Market," as a
more than ten year contented resident of the area, I must urge you to consider very carefully.
I believe you will agree that the quality of a city depends on the pride and satisfaction 0
most residents can take in their homes. The basic question at issue is this: Is it fair or reasonable
to allow developers having no interest but self-enrichment to damage the quality of life of several
hundred families residing in the area?
THIS DEVELOPMENT IS CERTAINLY NOT NEEDED FOR THE COMMUNITY OR.THE
CITY. Ther e is already the large (and largely unused) shopping center at the corner of College
and Harmony, and Fairway Estates is already bordered completely with commercial development
along its west side. Much of this is tastefully done, until the southern corner, where the Fred
Schmidt appliance building is a huge, ugly eyesore in shocking contrast to the peaceful, pleasant
community directly east of it. I understand that further commercial uglification south of this
building along College has already been approved.
THEN WHAT SENSE CAN IT MAKE TO BUILD STILL ANOTHER COMMERCIAL CENTER
ONLY ABOUT ONE-THIRD OF A MILE FARTHER EAST? It is neither needed nor wanted. I
honestly doubt if Fort Collins can benefit, for the development will provide a further threat to
local store owners and possibly put some of them entirely out of business. Most new employment
would be at minimum wage. If the commercial enterprises insist on coming to Fort Collins, I
should think it would be to their advantage either to locate at the business center of town,
revitalizing it by replacing businesses now defunct or nearly so, or else out in the country a mile 1110
or two, still easily available to customers, but where future home builders will know for certain
what they are investing their hard-earned'savings in, by seeing the commercial development
already in place.
DESPITE THE COMMERCIAL SWEETTALK, THE PROPOSED MARKET REALLY WOULD
DIMINISH THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL RESIDENTS WITHIN AT LEAST HALF A MILE.
Not only would it despoil the landscape, which is now largely attractive residential,but it would
also pollute the environment very seriously with extra traffic, poisoned air, and excessive noise.
Not only would it downgrade the entire area for its residents, but it would. also repel visitors to
Fort Collins who might be thinking of moving here, perhaps providing employment for,local
residents or otherwise benefitting the city. After the activity and stress of a day's work,
residents need the peace and quiet of a decent community of homes, protected from and separate
from commercial trespass. You can bet that those who would profit by this development would
not choose to locate their own residences adjacePt h to it! You can bet their own homes are in
communities free of commercial development and protected against it.
THE ONLY REASONABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS LONGTIME FARMLAND WOULD
BE A CONTINUATION OF WELL-SPACED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES, whenever that becomes
necessary. What is the point in alienating those who already are here as valuable contributors to
the community?
PLEASE VOTE NO. You will thereby earn the gratitude and respect of many loyal ?
and productive citizens of the Fort Collins area. Thank you very much for your help. 1
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Fairfield Homes
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Planning and Zoning Board
City of Fort Collins
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
To The Planning And Zoning Board Members:
I am the owner and developer of a new residential community in Fort Collins
called "Creekside Our project, currently under construction, is located
at Boardwalk Drive and Breakwater Drive, approximately 1.5 miles from
the proposed Pace development. We will be building forty homes ranging
in price from the mid 150s to the low 200s.
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1) The proposed site is already zoned in excess of this use.
2) It is on a four lane State Highway designed for high traffic volume.
3) The site has no environmental problems.
4) It would create jobs both of a primary and secondary nature.
5) It will provide. convenience and selection to the retail shopper.
This developer has been sensitive to the community's concerns evidenced
by his examination of over 10 sites spanning two and a half years. The
current site and project would be an asset to the Community of Fort Collins.
Sincere ;
Kenneth M. Slyziuk
President
2618 SOUTH DEF2AME CIRCLE
LAKEWOOD,COLORADO 80228
303 980-5447
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' A VT ' O'Y [F A LETTER FROM A !!R. `'HA:RLES BUTLER -'ATED '4AFCH
AT' WAS ITA'rEr A.; EEING 'S_".1ITTEr, BY COL::,r J
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'IT1� THE OLDEN MEADOWS AREA AND : 'SAS NOT
TED ;'7 . I:CNFERRED WITH ON THIS TOPIC. FEEL IT IS
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'OU KNOW THAT NOT EVERYONE IN THESE AREAS FEEL THE
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';cEr I i ?�'THAT C_'NTINUED C=ROWTH IN FT.. COLLINS ISNECESSARY AND THAT
A_ '+� JLD GREATA
A ASSET. I HAVE SEEN THEIR BUILDINGS EN
'ENVER AND FIND THEY ARE VERY ATTRACTIVE AND FIT IN WITH THE
'UROUNDING AREAS.
PACE WOULD PROVIDE AN INCREASED SALES TAX BASIS AS IT WOULD DRAW
HEAVILY FROM ALL OF NORTHERN COLORADO AND SOUTHERN WYOMING. THIS
WOULD 5E NEW REVENUE THAT WOULD NOT NORMALLY BE SPENT IN FT.
COLLINS.
AS FOR INCREASED COMPETITION AMONG LOCAL BUSINESSES, I. DO NOT
BELIEVE PACE WOULD TAKE VERY MANY SALES FROM PRESENT BUSINESSES.
rHEY WOULD BE SELLING.AUTOMOTIVE PARTS,
BUT WHAT THEY OFFER IS
PRICE ONLY, WHICH IS NO DIFFERENT THAN THE WALMART'S, KMART'S,
AND TARGET'S THAT ARE ALREADY IN FT. COLLINS. I OFFER SERVICE AND
QUALITY PARTS WHICH KEEPS MY CUSTOMERS COMING BACK. I FIRMLY
BELIEVE THAT MOST BUSINESSES IN FT. COLLINS HAVE THE SAME TO
OFFER AND WOULD NOT EXPERIENCE MUCH LOSS IN BUSINESS.
I THINK PACE WOULD BE GOOD FOR FT. COLLINS AND FT. COLLINS WOULD
BE GOOD FOR PACE.
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STEVE KRAXBERGER
PRESIDENT 903 N. College Ave. Ft. Collins, Colorado 80524
TIGER AUTO' PARTS
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Davetta and Steve Delinger
4.242 McMurray Ave.
Fort Collins, Co 80525
City' of Fort Collins
Planning and Zoning Board
P. 0. Box 580
Fort Collins, CC 80522
Re: Harmony Market Shopping Center
Planning and Zoning Board Members:
After attending our Golden Meadows neighborhood meeting
concerning Harmony Market, we are sure that it is a devel-
opment which will benefit the community and our neigh-
borhood.
Clearly the developers have listened to other neighborhoods'
concerns and have responded with positive and significant
inprovements.
We hope you will approve the proposal on April 24. You
will be doing the city snd ,its 'residents a great service.
Tilenk you i
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Steve Delinger
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Fort Collins CO 80525
April 14, 1989
Planning and Zoning Board •
P .O. Box 580
Fort :Collins, Colo. •
Ladies and Gentlemen:
we want to reiterate our opposition to the proposed Pace
development at Harmony and Lemay. To us, all of the recent
architectural and landscaping changes shown in various public
meetings, admittedly vast improvements ' over the initial plan
and perhaps even fairly pleasing esthetically, are neverthe-
less totally beside paint,. The point is that a regional,
warehouse-type commercial operation, drawing people from all
over northeast-Colorado/Wyoming, should not be situated in an
area that is primarily residence and local-business oriented .
The character of our neighborhood, as it is now developing,
is mainly high class residential. Pace-type enterprises, no
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matter how pleasing their facades, simply do not fit that
image . Surely Fort Collins can' t be in such dire straits
that it must resort to degrading its more desirable living
sections for the sake of opportunistic commercial expansion!
We fervently hope that you will disapprove the Pace
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Thomas L. Keller
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Planning and Zoning Board
City Council
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
To whom it may concern:
To be brief,, the purpose of my letter is to inform the City
Council along with the Planning and Zoning Board of my support of
the Pace development on Harmony Road between Boardwalk and Lemay
Avenue. I presently live in the Golden Meadows Subdivision. I
am aware that the Harmony corridor is designed for Commercial use
and believe that the Pace project will be a very positive
• statement for both the surrounding area and Fort Collins.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
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168 Sumte ' Square
Fort Coll ' s, CO 80525
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DEAR MR PETERSON:
,l'•7 r% LTA! !2!;!;iNft'l'\!.4, MEMBER OF THE CHAMBER CP COMMERCE AND A RESIDENT OF
-'17,PNAN' PPT ATES I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY VIEWS TO YOU AND THE PLANNING &
TrOt\IN( BOARD CONr7PkIING THE r3 ACE DEVELOPMENT.
REF! PI FAVOR (:"F-- THT ' TYPE OF DEVELOPMENT AND I !2P2ORT IT. IF FT COLLINS
'!:5 In GPow AND SL:PVIVE THESE TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES AND ryPROVE OUR TAY
7703 f-JP0;1RTUNMET: kE ''AVE TO SUPPORT THESE TYPPq OF BUSINESS •.:=. r:'
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Planning and Zoning board
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fort Collins, Colo. 60522
;:ear i:r. Burns;
44; are writing to you concerning the proposed Pace warehouse,
Harmony gark®t, development planned at Haraony and Lesay. As residents
of Fairway .:states, we are conosi°n®d that this regional enopping area
will be in- an area surrounded by six residental neighborhoods. It would
be totally tiloompatible.
ao .studies have been done on the pollution from cars fed diesel
trucks. This in a serious conchs to all of us.
The City has no standards or policy on water quality. There is
tremendous concern about drainage for this area; especially for the
homes at the end of Hogan Drive.
The traffic i - _ oa Harmony Mad would definitely affect us.
are alreody having trouble getting onto Hempen and arse
that at least a caution light isn't at our entrance for the firs
4111 station. we saw a treaeAdoue increase in traffic load when the Prospect
bridge was closed end people used Harmony instead, and are still using it.
The Traffic.flow on ley. especially at Horsetoath, would be a mess_
because of thr curbes in the street and the be in continuity.
It seems to us that it would be muhh more logical to build this
regional shopping x closer to the interstate. Boger Haathoraes
coluan in the Coloradan recently suggested that the location across
from the Loveland-Fort Collins airport where aalsart is building it's
warehou d would be an ideal place. Aose **Op shopping areal
Two yeare ago, we were lead to believe this would be a residental
developeent. with. single wily hoses adjacent to Yeiaway estates.
+o one would meat to live across free a•Pace apse with 21.000cars
visiting every day. We have seen a definite increase in traffic since
Fred Schnidt's store has been built; givisg us concern about the small
children on bicycles and the easy people who walk in this neighborhood.
Please consider all of these xaaifioatioge and Ponder whether you
would sat to live across from a Pace W
Sincerely.
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or an: other
rn that willi virtually destroy our quiet ,
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Fort Collins, Co, 30522
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do are writins to you concerning the proposed Pace .jars house,
:iaraony 'klat%fet, developmeint planned at 4armnny and Lenay. As residents
of Fairway -;states, we are concerned that this regional snop;ini, area .
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will be in an area surrounded by six residental nei,hborhoods. It
would be totally incolpatible.. ' •
No studies have been done on the pollution from cars and diesel
trucks. This is a serious concern to all of us.
The city has no standards or policy on water quality. There is
tremendous concern about drainage 'for this areal especially for the
• homes.at the end of :.ocean drive.
. The traffic increase on Harmony Road would definitely effect us.
He are ,already having trouble ;ettind„on to ,izriaony; and are surprised
that at least a caution light isrp't at our entrance for the fire :
410 station. .Je saw a tremendous increase in traffic load when the Prospect
bride was closed and people used Harmony instead, and are still using it. •
The traffic flow on Lemay, especially at riorsetooth, would be a mess
because o the curves in the street and the break in continuity.
It seems to us that it would be =such more logical to build this
regio"al chopping complex closer to the interstate. Roger Hawthorne's
Column in the Coloradoan recentl u
Y� .s 3,,esLed that the location across
from the Loveland-Fort Collins airport where a dalmart is building it's
warehouse would be an ideal place. A one stop shopping areal
Two years ago, we were lead to believe this would be a residental
• development, with single family homes adjacent to Fairway =states.
No one would want to live across from a Pace Warehouse with 21,000 oars
visiting every day. We haveiseena definite increase in traffic since
Fred Schmidt's store has been built; giving us concern about the small
children on bicycles and the many :people who walk in 'the neighborhood.
4 Pla3e consider all of these, ramifications and ponder whether you `
would want to live across from a Pace warehouse. ,'
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PO BOX 580
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FROM: Eddie Williamson :J
4261 Kingsbury Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
226-0174
I am writing in support of the proposed PACE Warehouse project at the
corner of Harmony Road and Boardwalk.
I believe the merits of the project outweigh the disadvantages. I have
been impressed by the willingness of the developer to make changes based on .
homeowner feedback. It seems clear to me that the area will be developed
eventually and I would like to see it done well.
I have two reservations. First, I would like to see some measures put
in place to insure the developer lives up to his promises concerning
landscaping, lighting and exterior of the building. Second, consider
traffic. Many children from the Golden Meadows area need to cross Lemay at
Ticonderoga to get to Warren park.
Sincerely,
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Eddie L. Williamson r.
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Realtors
April 11, 1989 .
Mrs. Laurie O'dell, Chairperson
Planning and Zoning Board
City of Fort Collins
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Dear Laurie,
Thus far I have a_tended two neighborhood
Church at Oakridge Drive and Lemay Avenue, and shavethe attendedponeal
Golden Meadows Neighborhood meeting at the invitation of Tony Fiest,
the developer for the Harmony Market and Pace project.
In my opinion, the citizens at the first two meetings at the Church
demonstrated a great deal of fear and anger about this project. The
meetings reminded me of a lynch mob mentality. This anger and fear,
etc. , seemed to be the only thing reported in the newspaper. The fact
tha`- the city and the developer were at these meetings for input and
sug_ stions has gone unnoticed by the general public up to this point
in time.
At the Golden Meadows meeting last Thursday, April 6, 1989,. Mr. Fiest
showed us that he has listened to the citizens concerns; and is making
this a project that I believe the affected neighborhoods and City of
Fort Collins can be proud. Among other things, Mr. Fiest has added
brick and other materials to the exterior of the Pace building to
improve its appearance; will nicely landscape ground not owned by Pace
on Harmony Road to enhance the visual look of the project; added
sidewalks to the parking lot for the customers ' safety; improved the
parking lot lighting design at considerable expense; and reduced the
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f toeunderj335t, 000asquaremfeely 20%, taking
9 eet.
Over the years I have been to a lot of neighborhood meetings
input has been given to a developer, but never have I seen ladeveloper
listen and respond to the neighborhoods concerns like Tony Fiest has
with the Harmony Market.
I hope that you and the Planning and Zoning Board will agree that this
project is an appropriate use for this location, and that it has been
thoughtfully y planned with the surrounding neighborhoods in mind.
Sincerely,
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Ralph E. Waldo
Broker Associate/Partner
375 East Horsetooth,Shores t
Fort Collins,Colorado 80525
Telephone 303/223-0700
April 9, 1989
Dear Planning and Zoning Board Member,
As a Fort Collins residents, we support the Harmony Market Project
as currently proposed. Tony Fiest has actively listened to
residents and incorporated community requests to achieve a nicer,
more aesthetic development. Citizens exercised much control over
the development, and the current plans will be a great addition to
south Fort Collins.
The new plans resulted from numerous extra meetings with
neighborhood groups. Enhancements include: additional landscaping
with burms and 4" diameter trees; deed restrictions on adjoining
properties to secure a buffer zone for the Fossil Creek
neighborhood; walls to screen truck loading areas; a full
pollution study, which was not required by the city; sidewalks
through the parking lot for safer pedestrian access; a 20%
reduction in planned floor space; and a lot of decorative brickwork
with porticoes to soften the lines of the buildings. Tony Feist has
become committed to the high quality of construction requested by
local citizens.
The proposed rezoning, to include a "Community and Regional
410 Shopping Center" as an allowable use, will force the developer to
maintain these high quality standards throughout the project's
later phases. Without zoning changes the Pace store could be built
now, and future buildings could be added piecemeal. But the new
Community Center zoning will force each project phase to integrate
into one architecturally compatible plan that echoes the high
quality precedent set by the first phase.
As residents of Golden Meadows, as a citizen who works in Oakridge
Business Park, and as members of the Evangelical Covenant Church
adjacent to the project site, we are glad to see a well coordinated
development filling the property. We also petition city residents
and the P&Z Board to give their full support to the Harmony Market
Project.
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Kevin and Sue Simmons
4225 Kingsbury Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
phone: 223-6994
To: Fort Collins Planning Zoning Board •
From: Harold M. Swope
n APR i
Re: Oak/Cottonwood Farm :Master Plan pit
Dear Planning 1 Zoning Board Members:
Eighteen months ago this 271 acre tract of land contiguous to the Fairway
Estates east boundary was zoned Planned Residential. At that time City plan-
ning staff and G.T. Land representatives came to the Fairway Estates Property
Owners Association with a rezoning proposal. Our preference was that the land.
remain zoned residential, however, we realized it was not logical to expect
that tract adjacent to Harmony Road (Parcel 1-B on the Master Plan) to be de-
veloped for home sites. Neighborhood meetings were held prior to the P Z
Board public hearings, and a negotiated agreement was reached.
Fairway Estates had three major concerns with the rezoning: (1) We were very
apprehensive about the type of Business Services planned for Parcel 1-B; (2)
We requested that a single family residential buffer be maintained between
Fairway Estates and future development to the east; (3) We asked that the
extension of Palmer Drive east of Fairway Estates be abandoned.
We were assured that the business development would be a neighborhood shopping
center, or otherwise restricted to retail shops, offices, indoor theaters, res-
taurants, health clubs, hotels, medical clinics, or similar uses. We were also
promised there would be a single family,buffer between Fairway Estates and any
development to the east. We were told that Palmer Drive would be extended as a
"Pedestrian Way/Potential Bike Path" unless the Poudre Fire Authority felt that
access was necessary for safety reasons (they did not feel it was needed). With
those assurances we supported this net_,tiated agreement. The three concerns a-
greed to are clearly delineated on t Oak/Cottonwood Farm Master Plan, revised
10/7/87. With absolutely no consideration given to this recent agreement the
City has suddenly collaborated on a development proposal that is a major up-
zoning. Nothing was said to us relative to rezoning this tract until we re-
ceived the April 4 notice (post-marked April 6) that there will be an April 24
P & Z hearing to amend the Master Plan. Simply Because PACE is frantic to be
in business ahead of a Loveland competitor the due process, that we participa-
ted in lust 18 months ago, has now been circumvented. This is duplicity in its
worst form.
Ours is not a transient neighborhood. Many of us built and have lived in our
homes for 20 years or more. Being understandably concerned with adjacent de-
velopment we worked in good faith with the City and landowner to come up with
a plan agreeable and beneficial to all parties. Suddenly, with no due process,
we are now forced to defend against an upzoning proposal that will bring over
21,000 vehicle trips each day within a few hundred feet of our homes!!
If this rezoning request is approved it will give us the clear message that
big business and their profits are much more important to the City of Ft. Collins
than integrity and the rights of citizens to have their homes and welfare pro-
tected from the intrusion of such massive commercial ventures.
Respectfully submitted,6
Harold M. Swope
cc: nayor Bob Winokur 4925 Hogan Drive
Tor, *'ltvrscn
4110 City of Fort Collins
Mr, Tom Peterson
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April 10, 1989
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inasmuch as I have land that I would like to have it located on, however,
that would not in my opinion, be .a legimate reason to oppose it. Cer-
tainly Pace has a right to be here and if they make a mistake in location
or in the market, that is their problem.
I am somewhat familiar with some projects in which Tony Fiest has
had a part in developing. I feel this will be successful and be an asset
to Fort Collins. Also, it is my personal opinion that if this company is
turned down for the third time, that it will have an adverse affect on
the City of Fort Collins and I urge you to approve the project.
Very truly yours,
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Loren J. D' saver
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April 9, 1989
Dear Editor:.
Wow, what a turnaround! Tony Fiest, the developer of the Harmony
Market/Pace project, has actively listened to residents and
incorporated community requests to achieve a nicer, more aesthetic
development. Citizens exercised much control over the development,
and the current plans will be a great addition to south Fort
Collins.
The new plans resulted from numerous extra meetings with
neighborhood groups. Enhancements include: additional landscaping
with burms and 4" diameter trees; deed restrictions on adjoining
properties to secure a buffer zone for the Fossil Creek
neighborhood; walls to screen truck loading areas; a full
pollution study, which was not required by the city; sidewalks
through the parking lot for safer pedestrian access; a 20%
reduction in planned floor space; and a lot of decorative brickwork
with porticoes to soften the lines of the buildings. Tony Feist has .
become committed to the high quality of construction requested by
local citizens.
The proposed rezoning, to include a "Community and Regional
Shopping Center" as an allowable use, will force the developer to
maintain these high quality standards throughout the project's 40
later phases. Without zoning changes the Pace store could be built
now, and future buildings could be added piecemeal. But the new
Community Center zoning will force each project phase to integrate
into one architecturally compatible plan that echoes the high
quality precedent set by the first phase.
As a resident of a nearby neighborhood, as a citizen who works in
Oakridge Business Park, and as a member of the Evangelical Covenant
Church adjacent to the project site, I am glad to see a well
coordinated development filling the property. I also petition city
residents and the P&Z Board to give their full support to the
Harmony Market Project at the public hearing on April 24th.
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Kevin L. mmons
Fort Collins, CO
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5218 Coralberry Court
Fort Collins, Co. 80525
April 10, 1989
Laurie O'Dell, Chairperson
Planning and Zoning Board
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, Co. 80522
Dear Ms. O'Dell,
We are writing this letter to express our strong opposition to the Harmony Market development
proposed at the intersection of Boardwalk, Harmony, and Lemay. We have attended several public
and homeowner's meetings on the proposed development, and are dismayed at the magnitude of
the project and the apparent lack of planning obvious from attempting to quickly push the project
through (simplistic traffic study, no pollution Impact study until forced by area residents, etc.). In
particular,we object to the following:
• There has been no rezoning of the property which was previously approved for "retail shops,
offices, indoor theatres, restaurants, health club, hotels, medical clinics, and similar uses." The
proposed PACE warehouse and Harmony Market is a huge complex, and the proposed use is
quite different from the zoned use. When we purchased our home in Oakridge, we carefully
checked area zoning to ensure that the overall area would remain residential. The Harmony
Market proposal circumvents the normal public process of rezoning.
• A project of this magnitude does not belong in an otherwise residential area. All the
landscaping and buffering in the world will have little to no impact on the enormous traffic
increases, along with the associated noise and air pollution. Consider the number of trucks
• servicing the Market, stopping at each light along Harmony, adding significantly to local air
pollution, stepping through the gears adding a low roar to our quiet neighborhood. Consider
over 20,000 vehicle visits a day and the traffic impact. Our child currently attends Werner
Elementary, and will have to face these traffic increases,going to and from school each day.
o It is our understanding that the City has set no standards or policy on water quality. We are
particularly concerned with drainage impacts on the Oakridge areas. These concerns have not
been addressed by the developer.
In summary, we feel the Harmony Market proposal is incompatible with the existing residential
neighborhoods, and should be denied. In particular, we are concerned about the magnitude of
such a development in a residential area, and the impacts upon the community from traffic, air,
and noise pollution. We also protest the lack of planning and apparent desire to circumvent the
public process by ignoring the need for rezoning, and trying to ram the proposal through in a single
meeting before the P&Z board.
Sincerely, -
�ii;G3il✓��✓�
Dave Wright
Jean Wright
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Apr i1 8, 1989
Dear Sir :
I have been a resident of Fairway Estates for 1.;; years. I
am very upset over the proposed building site referred to .as.
Harmony Mar k e t-Pace .
I do not want a huge warehouse such as• P.ace or any other
large concern that wi11 virtually destroy our quiet ,
residential neighborhood. The pollution from the increased
traffic , air and noise , could easily foul our tender
environment , our pond and wildllie . •
Th ' s area. of Ft . Collins has nice homes, 5 churches ,
parochial :_pool a , a pre-school and elementary = _7001 . It
i s zoned res i den t i al , l.Jny rezone i t to sat i sf': an Ou tsi de
de . e1oper , ruin the area and take one more step :award
irresponsible growth .
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I : i ncere 1 hope it is not the. developer with smooth
promi sea chat sways zoning board.s rather than the desire of
the t.;xp.a. i ng community.
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I wou l d think 1 arge warehouses, etc . would tr more su i te•3 to
a location close to I-25.
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Sincerely, •
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Cecilia .Damschroder " • .
April 9, 1989
Dear Planning and Zoning Board Member,
As Fort Collins residents, we support the Harmony Market Project
as currently proposed. Tony Fiest has actively listened to
residents and incorporated community requests to achieve a nicer,
more aesthetic development. Citizens exercised much control over
the development, and the current plans will be a great addition to
south Fort Collins.
The new plans resulted from numerous extra meetings with
neighborhood groups. Enhancements include: additional landscaping
with burms and 4" diameter trees; deed restrictions on adjoining
properties to secure a buffer zone for the Fossil Creek
neighborhood; walls to screen truck loading areas; a full
pollution study, which was not required by the city; sidewalks
through the parking lot for safer pedestrian access; a 20%
reduction in planned floor space; and a lot of decorative brickwork
with porticoes to soften the lines of the buildings. Tony Feist has
become committed to the high quality of construction requested by
local citizens.
4111 The proposed rezoning, to include a "Communityand Regional
g nal
Shop
ping Center" as an allowable use, will force the developer to
maintain these high quality standards throughout the project's
ect's
later phases. Without zoning changes the Pace store could be
now, and future buildings could be added piecemeal. But the new
Community Center zoning will force each project phase to integrate
into one architecturally compatible plan that echoes the high
quality precedent set by the first phase.
As residents of Golden Meadows, as a citizen who works in Oakridge
Business Park, and as members of the Evangelical Covenant Church
adjacent to the project site, we are glad to see a well coordinated
development filling the property. We also petition city residents
and the P&Z Board to give their full support to the Harmony Market
Project.
Kevin and ue Simmons
4225 Kingsbury Drive
Fort. Collins, CO 80525
phone: 223-6994
411
4111
April 7, 1989
Planning & Zoning Board
City of Fort Collins
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
Dear Board Members:
We reside in 0akridge Village and would like to express our support
for the proposed Harmony Market P.U.D. now being planned on Harmony
and Lemay. We feel that this wonderfully planned regional center
will have a positive impact to southeast Fort Collins.
We are anxious for the convenience of PACE warehouse, a major
grocery store, a national drug store, some retail stores, and a
restaurant or two. Would also like to see a dry cleaners and a gas
station be involved. We have the met the developer Tony Feist and find him
to be a concerned man who only wants to do what is right for the
community. He has bent over backwards to meet the concerns of the
negative neighborhood meetings.
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We are also alittle embarrassed when a few negative people make Fort
Collins out to be a "no growth" city. These folks do not speak for
the majority. Harmony Market meets the zoning code for Harmony Road.
We urge you to vote for approval of this fine development.
Sincerely,
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William R. Krug
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Vicki L. Krug
1113 Twinberry Court
0akridge Village
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
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Chairperson
Planning and Zoning Board
City of Fort Collins
{0K 580
Fort Collins , CO 80522
_ear ibis . O 'Dell:
After learning the specifics of the proposed Harmony
iarket Development, we are extremely concerned about
the appropriateness of such a project at that location.
Aside from the traffic congestion problems , which
would be enormous, the visual impact of this center
would be detrimental to all neighboring subdivisions
as well as to the city as a whole.
The regional characteristics of this development make
a site near I-25 much more suitable . The :,Taster Flan
for this parcel on Harmony and ;Lemay has not been, nor
should be , zoned for this type of project at all.
People who must live with, look at, and breathe the
pollution of this development in their neighborhoods
every day should be the first ones considered in your
final decision.
We urge you not to approve the project on April
Sincerely,
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Roger B . and Randy Rosenbusch
1360 Front Nine Drive
Fort Collins , CO 80525
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Dear Planning & Zoning to2 —21
Board Member:
FORT COLLINS DESERVES BETTER! Harmony Road is one of the major entryways to the
city and thus gives visitors, as well as potential residents and business owners, their
first and lasting impression of our city. I personally do not feel that Pace and related
types of businesses give the image that most Fort Collins residents desire.
The Denver developer has represented Harmony Market as a regional center, and yet to
date, the only confirmed tenant is Pace. It is my understanding that the developer has
a two-year option on the remainder of the parcel that, would be used to complete his
regional center complex. The other major proposed tenant is Cub Foods with the other
tenants being unidentified at this time. It is apparent that there are too many
uncertainties as to who will actually occupy the site, and thus I question whether we
are going to be looking at empty buildings, or worse yet, a partially developed and
partially landscaped parcel that will detract from the esthetics of the area for years
to come. One only has to look at the Wal-Mart complex as a stark reminder of developers'
dreams and promises.
Also, if this is truly, to be a regional center, as promoted by the developer, why was
this site chosen? It is in the center of both established and rapidly expanding
residential neighborhoods. If it were to be a regional center, would it not be better
to place it next or closer to the interstate so that all communitic,s would have faster
IDand easier access to it, thereby minimizing traffic congestion and related pollution in
an area currently zoned residential .
The developer has stated that the center would generate $30 million annually in sales.
However, one should realize that a vast portion ($20-$25 million) represent s sales taken
away from current businesses in town. What will this do to the social and economic
status of the city and its residents? One has only to drive through the downtown area
to see numerous closed storefronts, and the struggling Old Town project; to realize that
the proposed development will only increase the empty storefront syndrome throughout the
• city. Also, similar employers, such as Target, K-Mart and Wal -Mart, will experience loss
of sales and reduce their staff, thus causing more economic hardship upon both residents .
and city services. The vast majority of the "hew" jobs created by the proposed
development will be of the unskilled, part-time, minimum wage type, which, in the long
run, represents a no-win situation for the community.
Fort Collins, as a community, is unique and is far and above a better place to live and
work than other towns in the area. I am quite concerned that the vast and seemingly
meaningless commercialization of a regional shopping center catering to businesses like
Pace and Cub Foods would dramatically lower the quality of life for both the people and
the city of Fort Collins. Hopefully, Fort Collins can do better, and can attract
businesses which offer meaningful and rewarding employment to our people. Furthermore,
I see no logical reason to change the current residential zoning of the proposed Harmony
Market site.
In conclusion, I request that you do not approve the proposed Harmony Market' project,
4111 not only at the proposed site, but anywhere 'in Fort Collins.
Sincerely yours,
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Planning and Zoning Board
City of Fort Collins •
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins. CO 80522
Ladies and Gentlemen:
After reviewing the updated plans for Harmony Market P.U.U. and as a
resident of Fairway Estates, I would like to convey my support for
this project. With the changes that have been recommended by the
City and the input from neighborhood associations, I believe the
Harmony Market Project will provide a positive impact in providing
jobs and services not now available in the area.
Also, the opportunity to have a planned development of this type
seems consistent with sound planning, more so than seeing the area
develope on a piece by piece or strip basis.
I encourage your approval of the Harmony Market P.U.D.
Sincerely,
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Wm. T. Ward, III
120 Palmer Drive.
Fort Collins, 80525
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Fort Collins, 8052.5
226-4824
Steve Burkett, City Manager
Tom Peterson, Director of Planning
Ted Sheppard, Project Planner
April 6, 1989
Dear Sirs,
I am writing in regard to the agenda of the. Planning and Zoning
Board Meeting on April 24. I have received a tentative agenda and
discovered that the three issues regarding the Harmony Market
Shopping Center development have been scheduled last. Project
Planner Ted Sheppard has warned me that P&Z meetings can run until
11:00 to 11: 30 pm, and that occationally the unresolved agenda items
must be rescheduled to a later date.
As I expressed t4o Tom Perterson at the last ne_ghborhood meeting
on March 23, I believe that the importance, scope, and controversy surrounding the Harmony Market development necessitates these
three agenda items be moved to the beginning of the meeting.
I understand that the agenda is still tentative and would appreci-
ate your consideration when finalizing the agenda. Thank you for
your attention on this matter.
Sincerely,
Scott Mason
March 28, 1989
RE: Proposed development at Harmony and Lemay
As residents of Oakridge Village, we are very concerned over the proposed
development for this single family neighborhood. Large warehouse type buildings in
this neighborhood will detract from our new houses and devalue their resale potential.
There are many children living in this area and with increased traffic, accidents
involving these children will be greater. Are you ready to take the blame for injury or
death to a child if you let this proposal go through? The increased traffic will also
destroy the peace and quiet environment of the neighborhood. The drainage pond
that would be created by this proposal would be a home to disease-carrying
mosquitos. We want restaurants, retail shops, health clubs, and other business
services and recreational facilities that will enchance our homes and our lives and not
destroy them. We want the same things that you would want if you lived here!
Karen&Michael Winched
1431 Barberry Drive
Fort Colons,CO 80525
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Laurie O 'Dell, Chairperson April L , 1989
Planning and Zoning Board
P.O. Box 580
Ft. Collins , Colorado 80522
Dear Ms O 'Dell :
I am writing to express my violent opposition to the
planned realestate development adjacent to and east of
Fairway Estates. I am convinced it would be a disaster to
the people living in Fairway Estates where I live. It
shbuldr'bbcattrApett 2os* fthe.trier owlhg.nreasons,.:
1 . It does not conform to the master plan approved two
years ago which approved only offices, small retail shops,
restaurants , medical clinics and other such non-offensive
small businesses. The present development proposal is a
great change from that originally negotiated and should
require rezoning of the area.
2. It seems likely that if the huge commercial develop-
ment is built as now proposed Palmer Drive, our main east-west
street through Fairway Estates, would be extended into the
development. This would transform it from a quiet neigh-
boyhood street where old folk and children now safely walk
and bicycle into a noisy, traffic-clogged and dangerous. ,
thoroughfare . The quality of life and property values lould
plummet in our community as a consequence.
3. It is estimated that over 21 ,000 visits will be
made by vehicles daily to the development. As a result the
traffic impact on Harmony Road, Lemay and South College
avenues will be tremendous. Even now, the South College
Avenue-Harmony Road intersection is a death trap. The
development will increase the danger at this intersection
many fold.
4. Fairway Estates is bordered on the west by South
College Avenue and on the north by Harmony Road--probably
the two most traveled streets in Fort Collins. Even now
the resultant traffic noise and air polution that bombards
Fairway Estates is bad. With the increased traffic which
will result from the development, air polution and noise will
become intolerable.
5. Mammoth buildings like the proposed Pace warehouse
should not be permitted in or near residential neighborhoods.
They are huge , ugly eyesores that block the view, cast a
pall of shadow over adjacent residences and attract and
concentrate vehicular and people traffic and the attendant
noise , crime and air pollution.
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6. There appears to be an intense effort bydevelopers.p s
to ram this project down the throats of surrounding
neighborhoods without going through the proper process of
careful planning and intense scrutiny by city officials and
the public .
As one who has lived and owned a home in Fairway Estates
for nearly a quarter of a century, I implore you not to
permit the construction of this huge development that will
debase the quality of living in the surrounding residential
neighborhoods.
Sincerely yours,
Harold R. Shepherd
Harold R. Shepherd
180 Palmer Drive
Ft. Collins, CO. 80525
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Jan Shepherd
Ft. Collins Planning and Zoning Board
P.O . Box 580
rt.. Collins, CO P0522
Dear Ms Shepherd :
I am writing to express my violent opposition to the
planned realestate development adjacent to and east of
Fairway Estates. I convinced it would be a disaster to
the people living in Fairway Estates where I live. It
shoul►d('becatimpa i' Tar.,tt he-ife l?lowing-reasana..
1. It does not conform to the master plan approved two
years ago which approved only offices. small retail shops.
restaurants, medical clinics and other such non-offensive
small businesses. The present development proposal is a
great change from that originally negotiated and should
require rezoning of the area.
2.. It seems likely that if the huge commercial develop-
ment is built as now proposed Palmer Drive , our main east-west .
street through Fairway Estates, would be extended into the
development. This would transform it from a quiet neigh-
ID borhood street where old folk and children now safely walk
and bicycle into a noisy, traffic-clogged and dangerous,
thoroughfare. The quality of life and property values would
plummet in our community as a consequence.
3. It is estimated that over 21 ,000 visits will be
made by vehicles daily to the development. As a result the
traffic impact on. Harmony Road, Lemay and South College
avenues will be tremendous. Even now, the South College
Avenue-Harmony Road intersection is a death trap. The
development will increase the danger at this intersection
many fold.
4. Fairway Estates is bordered on the west by South
College Avenue and on the north by Harmony Road--probably
the two most traveled streets in Fort Collins. Even now
the resultant traffic noise and air polution that bombards_
Fairway Estates is bad. With the increased traffic which
will result from the development, air polution and noise will
become intolerable.
5 . Mammoth buildings like the proposed Pace warehouse
should not be permitted in or near residential neighborhoods.
They are huge , ugly eyesores that block the view, cast a
pall of shadow over adjacent residences and attract and
concentrate vehicular and people traffic and the attendant
noise , crime and air pollution.
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6. There appears to be an intense effort by developers,
to ram this project down the throats of surrounding
neighborhoods without going through the proper process of
careful planning and intense scrutiny by city officials and
the public .
As one who has lived and owned a home in Fairway Estates
for nearly a quarter of a century, I implore you not to
permit the construction of this huge development that will
debase the quality of living in the surrounding residential
neighborhoods.
Sincerely yours.
Harold R. Shepherd
Harold R. Shepherd
180 Palmer Drive
Ft. Collins , CO. 805251111
3 April 1989
Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
Dear Board Members:
I am writing this letter in support of the PACE project at the southwest corner of Lemay
and Harmony. As a resident of Golden Meadows Subdivision, I, like many of my neighbors,
am concerned about the impact of the; ,�o�ect sn the neighborhood as vyestl as the Cif, in
general. However, I believe thti fi beitincrilif and the proposed l IS well
suited for the project. I would encourage:ithe P& Z'Boerd-to concentrate their efforts on
adequate and safe ingress and egress *jig* sA, adequate storm drainage, aesthetics of the
proposed buildings, adequate landscaping, and an appealing entrance statement.
As a small business owner and Fort Collins resident, I am concerned about our growing
image as.a community with a strong, no growth undercurrent; especially considering the overall
dismal condition of our state economy. I was at a meeting in California with representatives
40 of the County of San Bernardino Economic Development Department a couple months ago,
and when they.found out I was from Fort Collins they began telling me about our no growth
undercurrent. They brought it up. I didn't.
I honestly believe the City of Fort Collins and the P & Z Board have done a good Job -
in directing and controlling growth. Please keep up the good work, and after thorough
scrutiny, please approve the PACE project.
Very truly yours,
ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS, INC.
Michael N. Schmid, President
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Scott Mason
861 Sandy Cove Ln. 4110
Fort Collins, 80525
226-4824
Steve Burkett, City Manager
Tom Peterson, Director of Planning
Ted Sheppard, Project Planner
March 21, 1989
Dear Sirs,
I am writing in regard to the Harmony Market Shopping Center
development on parcel 1-B of the Oak/Cottonwood Master Plan.
It has come to my attention that the Fort Collins Planning
Department has decided to combine both the Preliminary and Final
Hearings during the Planning and Zoning Board meeting on April 24.
I also understand that the Harmony Market Shopping Center, when
complete will be Fort Collins' second largest commercial complex.
Although the combination of the Preliminary and Final Hearings is
common for smaller developments to enhance efficiency and to speed
along the process, I do not believe such a combination is appropriate Ask
in this case given the size of the development.
Another apparent oversight ersight made by the Planning Department involves
notification of neighbors who will be impacted by the development.
Your notification involved those living within 500 feet of the
project. The Land Development Guidance System suggests notification
be made to all neighbors "on projects perceived as having signifi-
cant neighborhood impact. " I believe that a development of this
scope will impact neighbors in at least a 1000-1500 foot buffer zone,
and the notification made by the Planning Department does not meet
the intent of the LDGS.
As you know the previous two PACE Warehouse proposals were contro-
versial and opposed by several homeowners who would have been
directly impacted by these developments. In light of this recent
history and the size of the new regional warehouse complex being
proposed, I think the City Planning Department is denying the
neighbors and homeowners their due process in violation of the
spirit of the Land Development Guidance System.
I hope these suggestions will be considered in the remaining proce-
dures regarding the Harmony Market Shopping Center. Thank you for
your consideration on this matter.
Sincerely,
Scott Mason
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Board Member:
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FORT COLLINS DESERVES BETTER! Harmony Road is one of the major entryways to the
city and thus gives v-isitors, as well as potential residents and business owners, their
first and lasting impression of our city. I personally do not feel that Pace and related
types of businesses give the image that most Fort Collins residents desire.
The Denver developer has represented Harmony Market as a regional center, and yet to
date, the only confirmed tenant is Pace. It is my understanding that the developer has
a two-year option on the remainder of the parcel that would be used to complete his
regional center complex. The other major proposed tenant is Cub Foods with the other
tenants being unidentified at this time. It is apparent that there are too many
uncertainties as to who will actually occupy the site, and thus I question whether we
are going to be looking at empty buildings, or worse yet, a partially developed and
partially landscaped parcel that will detract from the esthetics of the area for years
to come. One only has to look at the Wal-Mart complex as a stark reminder of developers'
dreams and promises.
Also, if this is truly to be a regional center, as promoted by the developer, why was
this site chosen? It is in the center of both established and rapidly expanding
residential neighborhoods. If it were to be a regional center, would it not be better
to place it next or closer to the interstate so that all communities would have faster
and easier access to it, thereby minimizing traffic congestion and related pollution in
an area currently zoned residential .
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The developer has stated
P that the center would generate $30 million annually in sales.
However, one should realize that a vast portion ($20-$25 million) represents sales taken
away from current businesses in town. What will this do to the social and economic
status of the city and its residents? One has only to drive through the downtown area
to see numerous closed storefronts, and the struggling Old Town project, to realize that
the proposed development will only increase the empty storefront syndrome throughout the
city. Also, similar employers, such as Target, K-Mart and Wal-Mart, will experience loss
of sales and reduce their staff, thus causing more economic hardship upon both residents
and city services. The vast majority of the "new" jobs created by the proposed
development will be of the unskilled, part-time, minimum wage type, which, in the long
run, represents a no-win situation for the community.
Fort Collins, as a community, is unique and is far and above a better place to live and
work than other towns in the area. I am quite concerned that the vast and seemingly
meaningless commercialization of a regional shopping center catering to businesses like
Pace and Cub Foods would dramatically lower the quality of life for both the people and
the city of Fort Collins. Hopefully, Fort Collins can do better, and can attract
businesses which offer meaningful and rewarding employment to our people. Furthermore,
I see no logical reason to change the current residential zoning of the proposed Harmony
Market site.
In conclusion, I request that you do not approve the proposed Harmony Market project,
not only at the proposed site, but anywhere in Fort Collins.
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Tom Peterson April 2, 1989
Joe Frank
Ted .Shepherd
Linda Ripley
Sherry Albertson-Clark
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City of Fort Collins - Planning Department
PO Box 580
Ft. Collins, Colorado 80522
Dear.Planning Department Staff,
I was extremely upset to learn about the proposed Pace
development at Harmony Road and Lemay Avenue. My husband and
111 I moved to Fort Collins in January. In February, we purchased a
home in the Oakridge subdivision. We never would have bought
this house if we had known about the proposed regional shopping
center.
We had previously spent 15 years in Colorado Springs. During
those 15 years we saw Colorado Springs change from a beautiful
little front range town to a town increasingly controlled by pro-
growth business and development interests. We experienced first
hand the negative and depressing results of an emphasis on short-
term versus long-term planning. Ironically, one of the major
reasons we moved to Fort Collins was because we had heard that
Fort Collins .was an example of well though-out growth.
The aspects of the proposed shopping center that I find most
disturbing are as follows:
(1) Why does a development of this magnitude need to be built so
close to residential areas? I strongly believe, as has been
suggested, that a large regional shopping center would be more
appropriately located near the interstate. This would make it easily
accessible to customers from other cities and reduce the negative
effects on the local population of increased traffic flows with
respect to environmental pollution and traffic accidents.
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(2) The increase in traffic pollution will lower the environmental
quality of my family's life.
(3) The increase in traffic flow will increase the probability that
someone in my family will be involved in a traffic accident. (I
have a three year old son and a new baby.)
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(4) The increase in traffic flow will also increase the dangers
associated with my children traveling to and from their elementary
school.
(5) The proximity of this shopping center will negatively impact
our property value.
i hope you will give serious consideration to this proposal. I
believe that your decision in favor of this development will not
only be a major blow to my fe ily's quality of life but will
also have a negative impact on the Fort Collins community as a
whole. My impression is that not enough thought has been given to
the long-term problems it will create.
Sincerely,
Eleanor Harper
5207 McMurray Drive40
Fort Collins, Colo 80525
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Planning & Zoning Board
P. O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Dear Sirs:
For the life of me I can't see why we are having trouble with
allowing a Pace Warehouse to be selected on Harmony Road.
Granted I do not live near there, but is not this area zoned
for commercial? The neighbors must have known when they
0 moved into the neighborhood that a six lane road that is
designed to carry cars at between 40 and 55 mph is not going
to have residential all along where kids play in the street! !
Although it is every citizen's right to speak up, I feel that
you should be quick and decisive in this point. To delay
would give the wrong message to the owners of Pace and other
companies who want to establish business in 'Fort Collins.
To disapprove such an addition to Fort Collins on property
zoned commercial would be very negative to the community.
Thank you for your time concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
Dunn & Hogerty
Investment Planning Associates
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Peeas e accept .tivi6 coAnez pondence as my,tette.ic o i zuppoitt ion the pupos ed
Pace we tehouse appLLcation at the connen of Harmony and Lemay Avenues.
1 am aware o6 a number 06 Aeasonabte conce.ns ,that neo.identi,a2 neighborhoods
have roused Aeganding .teal qic 11 ows and anchi tee tome issues. I have gneaa..t 4111
conti.idence .that am growth management pAocess wLU deaQ bucces.s 6u.tty with
the nesatution o>S these concenn4.
My Vntement 06 4 uppon t L based upon my conviction that the Pace c ti ty
wide indeed generate a tnemendoub flounce bales tax .income Sat our city
(eAt mated to be $80,000 annuatt y) and, at the came time etiectiveey
addne44 a 4u6stanti.ae "netatt .eeakage" p&obtem that has developed £n
recent yeau with Font Cott ns shomem being attnaeted to the .large discount
net:Lams (Pace and o.thets) in Denva and the metAo area..
1 u LU clam 6 y .that my point a view is pens ona t and .t,s not being made
unden the auspices of Fan.t Cottins, Inc.
Thank. you {ion your eon/side/cation.
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It has come to my attention mat city planners :-ave recently peen
pressured into accelerating the planning and approval processes
of the aarmony Market P. U. D. In fact, a public input :6eet i r,3
scheduled for March 22, 1989 has been cancelled at the request of
the architect and developer. The only meeting left Will be ._n
^pri l 24 weer, oot` the preliminary and final approva '_f the p ;;r,
wil take place.
I understand that Governor Romer asked _arinrar, County and Fort
Collins officials to stop dragging their feet or, c':'mr,Tercial
cevelopr,ent in general and the Pace project In particular. But
when city officials endorse a project (Pace) ' before the final
proposal has been submitted and the City' s planning staff has
completed their review, we are losing control of the
process and the city officials are undermining thei pub!_ ic
support.
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There is considerable concern in south cc'rt G'_'lIins about tii .=,
project and its enormous disconnected warehouses planned within a
few hundred yards of the lovely homes in Fairway Sstates. If 4171
industrial park fills the space, between the eastern boundary .::f
=airway Estates and LemayAvenue, then no Fort Collins resident
can hope to keep
p the present quality of living in his resident <::?.
area or be safe frc'rn encroachment• of non-compatible developments
championed by developers. ' True, the plan shows a transition
patio homes to the east,. but who would build or buy a ht'rne in the
shacow of a 40' tall warehouse that measures 400' on a Side?
-rapper, this regional tri-state service center is in the wrong
place. I' ve studied Matt Delich' s traffic analysis "Harmony
YaIrket Site access Study". That study is flawed and incomplete,
Would you consider taking a moment from your busy Schedule to
read that traffic report? And if possible, please do what you
can to make sure the planning process is not short circuited for
the expedience of the developer or for political reasons.
IT,nyt -nr- you could co to help :.ts would be
;-ea ;Y appreciated.
Sir:r-
Arthur sun
5025 . _'g r, Dr-i ve
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March 28, 1989
RE: Proposed development at Harmony and Lemay
As residents of Oakridge Village, we are very concerned over the proposed
development for this single family neighborhood. Large warehouse type buildings in
this neighborhood will detract from our new houses and devalue their resale potential.
There are many children living in this area and with increased traffic, accidents
involving these children will be greater. Are you ready to take the blame for injury or
death to a child if you let this proposal go through? The increased traffic will also
destroy the peace and quiet environment of the neighborhood. The drainage pond
that would be created by this proposal would be a home to disease-carrying
mosquitos. We want restaurants, retail shops, health clubs, and other business
services and recreational facilities that will enchance our homes and our lives and not
destroy them. We want the same things that you would want if you lived here!
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City of Fort Collins
Planning Department
300 LaPorte Avenue
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
Attention: Mr. Tom Peterson
Dear Mr. Peterson:
This letter is intended to be directed to you, your staff and the City
of Fort Collins' planning commission. It is actually a response to material
I have received from the Fairway Estates Property Owners Association in-
dicating that they had unanimous support opposing the proposed Pace Devel-
opment to the east of Fairway Estates.
First let me assure you that there is not any unanimous opinions by 4110
the residents of Fairway Estates either for or against this project. I
have received several telephone calls and personal contacts by residents
of Fairway Estates who support the Pace project because of the employment
that it would bring to the area both during construction, and more perma-
nently in the operation of the facility after construction. I have also
been chided by friends about the stand the residents of Fairway Estates
were quoted by the newspapers as taking on the Pace proposal, probably
because of me having been the developer of Fairway Estates. I certainly
always expected that someday the land joining Fairway Estates on the east
would develop. In fact, the county planners anticipated that twenty-seven
years ago when they required an easement for Palmer Drive to extend into
the area to the east.
This, however, brings up a point which I do not believe was ever an-
ticipated in our original planning. I don't think anyone ever thought that
this area would become commercial when developed.. For this reason, I would
hope that another satisfactory means of ingress and egress could be found
in the development of the Pace property so that traffic would not come
through Fairway Estates, because I do not feel our streets were designed
for this kind of traffic. Other than that I thoroughly support the project.
Some may argue about the location, the size or the need for the pro-
ject. I could even say that I would like to see it in a different location
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E. Gordon and Edith L. Kruse '' a
4740 Player Drive MAR
Fort Collins, CO 80525
March 27, 1989
Mr. Bob Winokur
Mayor, City of Ft. Collins
P. O. Box 580 •
Ft . Collins, CO 805:?
Dear Mr. Winokur:
We are writing to express our concerns about trends i.n
commercial development in south ;Fort Collins, especially in
the general area of College Avenue and Harmony Road. We have
lived in Fairway Estates for more than twenty years and would
like to see this area, as indeed all of the city, developed
in a manner that we all can be proud of.
A pressing current concern is the PACE (Harmony Market)
IS development near Harmony and Lemay. We realize that he
proposal for this revelopment has not yet been fully analyzed
by city staff or received the recommendation of the Planning
. and Zoning Board. We hope that, if and when the Council is
asked to consider this development, you will consider
carefully whether the large, warehouse type retail outlets
proposed are compatible with the attractive residential areas
that nearly surround the. proposed Harmony Market. In our
opinion, a. development of this type would be completely
inappropriate in this location, in terms of its visual impact
and in terms of increased traffic in an already overloaded
area , with resulting air quality deterioration.
We are especially incensed about the type of development
proposed for Harmony Market. because less than two years ago
a master plan was proposed for this area that indicated
"Business Services" uses for the approx. 48 acres in
question, with Medical offices, retail shops,_ restaurants,
hotels, etc, illustrated as typical uses. How is it that the
city can even accept a proposal for a Regional Center in such
an area, when a more compatible type of development has so
recently been approved. (We are also dismayed to see a city
employee, Director of Planning Tom Peterson, quoted in the
Febr. 17 Coloradoan as saying of the. PACE application, "The
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new site is a good place for the store it' s a good choice;
41 it' s a logical choice. " Could not city employees wait until
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all aspects are studied and resident' s opinions sought,
befnre giving this kind of moral encouragement to
developers?)
More generally, we are concerned about the general trend in
the south ' end of Fort Collins toward strip commercial
development. . This tendency has been carried much too far
along College Ave, from Prospect to Trilby Court. Harmony
Road, we understand, is seen by the city as a principal
"gateway" . We hope, in your position of responsibility, you
will do whatever is necessary to direct development so that
it remains a gateway of which all Fort Collins citizens can
be proud. There is much good now, Hewlett Packard, the Oak.
Ridge commercial area, and several well executed residencial
developments. Future development will come, but it can
surely be regulated so that it builds positively on what now
exists.
We hope also that the city will stick with master• development
plans as they exist or may be created in the future. The
Harmony Market proposal is the third site applied for by PACE
in south Fort Collins. This process of planning by
developers, study and possible opposition by residents leads
to much inefficiency and wasted effort by both parties if the
proposal is not approved, and to ill will if the development
is allowed to proceed. It seems to us that if the city held
more ridgi.dly to existing development plans, such
inefficiency could he prevented.
In .summary, We will appreciate your efforts to introduce more •
order to the city' s planning and development process, while
assuring that development that does take place is well
thought out and becomes a credit to the city.
Finally, we would appreciate it if you would circulate this
letter to all members of the Council.
Sincerely,
F. Gordon and Edith L. Kruse
_c: tom Peterson, Dir. of Planning
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4785 Hogan Drive
Ft. Collins, CO. 80525
March 26, 1989
Mr. Ted Shepard
Planning Dept. r
City of Ft. Collins I,` MAR
300 East LaPorte Ave.
Ft. Collins, CO. 80521 U
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Dear Mr. Shepard:
I 'm writing in regard to the proposed Harmony Market P.U.D.
I was in attendance at the input meeting at the Evangelical
Church this past Wednesday, and I commend you for your handling
Of this not-always-calm meeting.
There are some issues present which I feel were not
adequately addressed or resolved at the meeting. These are issues
for which there, unfortunately, are no easy answers, other than
the. relocation of this project much further to the east. •
Potential major traffic problems exist, relating to changes
in both the volume of traffic and the nature of the traffic.
At one point it was indicated that the bulk of the traffic •
would follow the traditional College-to-Harmony route. With
the concerns about this already being a somewhat lethal
corner, the Boardwalk route was also indicated. Conversion
of Boardwalk to a major commercial route, or College Ave.
bypass, would, in my opinion, be a tragic mistake for a
number of reasons. First, this area has a number of pre •
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schools and residences, along with playground areas, hence
the danger and nuisance factors. Second, additional traffic
lights would invariably result as flow problems developed. I
really feel that Ft. Collins has traffic lights in awkward
places already (eg. Drake Road at McClelland, Redwing, and
Meadowlark, Harmony Road at Mason, etc. ) . A situation where
we have lights every hundred yards or so would be
intolerable.
The nature of the traffic attendant to stores such as Pace
and Cub Foods would be substantially different from that
which would be generated by the existing zoning. Twenty or
more diesels daily coming up Harmony Road, with the gearing
down for the hills, startups from the stoplights, etc. will
most certainly add badly to our pollution problems. Perhaps
the particulates that diesel smoke generates are not as
harmful as carbon monoxide in certain respects, but it is
still an extremely disagreeable substance. At the .meeting it
was admitted that there was no study of air quality impact
on the local area by this project.
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The slowdown of traffic along Harmony, when stuck behind diesels
coming uphill and stopping for signals would be a major league
nuisance, particularly at a time when this is becoming the major
off—ramp into our city.
The timing of truck deliveries to a Pace store is, I suppose,
uncertain. Deliveries to a market such as Cub Foods however, is
traditionally a nighttime occurrence. In addition to the
predictable truck sound problems, nighttime loading would be
extemely noisy, NOT READILY BUFFERED, and definitely not suited
to a residential area.
There are many more concerns about a potential project like
this in the location which is being proposed, as I 'm sure you are
becoming quite aware. There was a very valid suggestion that
perhaps the usual review procedures (and time frame) were not
adequate when dealing with a project of this scope. I feel that
the planning staff is doing all it can to gather all pertinent
information, yet there were still several studies which
apparently hadn 't been done. I realize that this was just three
weeks into the review process, but I question that four more
would enable valuable studies (ie air quality .impact) to be
completed. The developer seems to be the one in a major hurry. I
submit that he is not the one to be most affected by this
project. Again, I feel that this entire project would serve the
community much better if it were located much further to the
east.
Thank you for your time, effort, and consideration.
Yours very truly,
Zach and Peggy Kaplan
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I am writing in rell;Lrds to the location of The Pace warehouse and shopping
center.
'+o i:tre very much infavor of the proeect being located in Fort Collins'.
"hill we put off the ok of this projeotso that '.:zother city gets it-
4110 namely reely.
P�e'.'.ie who are :against the pro4ect moved out where they are thinking
that they woull be in the country from now on.
.the r_ me of progress.. our city has to grow,. and we can only grow by
tiro r.rw ?u inesses and improvements come into town.
. n believe t} at the 'Foothills Shopping Mwul hasn't hurt the properties
,.roun(} in the least.
:'lease rut our names in -;he pot in favor of this Shopping Center ". '
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fiest meager & co. , inc.
one tabor center
1200 seventeenth street•suite 2727•denver,coloredo 80202 10 MAR ', I rn9
(303)892.1500 fax (303)623.8560 't I
March 27, 1989
Mr. Alfred R. Fendler
1525 Frontnine Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Dear Mr. Fendler:
On behalf of Pace and as the Developer of the proposed shop-
ping center at Boardwalk and Harmony Road, I would like to
express my thanks to you for attending the Homeowners
Meeting on Thursday, March 23, 1989 between Homeowners
Representatives, Pace and myself as the developer.
I would like you to know that we consider your input ex 110
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tremely valuable and that we will take all of your comments
into consideration over the next month as plans are
continually refined.
The following is a list of changes that are being made as a
direct result of your positive comments which were obtained
at the past two open Homeowners Meetings and again on
Thursday night.
* The eighty foot buffer along Harmony Road between the
northern end of the Pace site and Harmony Road will be
landscaped and not left as farm land.
* The landscaping on the south side of the Pace store will
include berming and screening/fencing to reduce headlight
glare.
* The lighting pattern on the parking lot will be lowered
in profile. Fifteen foot poles will be used on the perime-
ter of the Center and around all proposed pads. Thirty foot
poles will be used on the interior of the center where
parking density is greater.
* Screening will occur on the Pace loading dock. Such
screening will occur to the east of the dock and will be III
compatible with the building in size and material.
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* Trees around the perimeter of the Pace building will be
increased to three inch caliper versus the proposed two inch
caliper.
Other items which are currently under review and
consideration which have been suggested by Homeowners are:
* Oak Ridge being extended to connect between Boardwalk and
Lemay.
* Restricting the ievelopment use of the buffer parcel to
the east of Fairway Estates and west of Boardwalk. •This
parcel is presently Master Planned as patio homes.
* An air pollution study has been commissioned by Balloffet
& Assoc. Inc. and Dr. William Marlatt, a noted air quality
expert with CSU, and results of such study will be made
available within two weeks.
* The size and scope. of the detention ponds and the entire
storm drainage of the site is being furthe_ evaluated and
engineered to ensure the Homeowners that this issue will be
mitigated to the best possible solution.
* Signage for entry ways and building identification is
presently being designed and will be proposed at the next
Homeowners Meeting.
* Additional berming (raising the berm up against the
building) is being considered on the south side of the
building.
* The third revisions of the elevations were presented us-
ing a brick band at the base of the building and brick
porticos at the entrance, and on the west and south side.
These porticos are an enhancing element and will be retained
as architectural treatment. Increasing the size of the
brick band at the base is also being considered.
Further resolution on the above items will. be discussed and
shown in the upcoming work session and next Homeowners
Meeting. A schedule of these meetings is attached. Dates
and times are being confirmed. As more concrete times are
established, you will be notified.
illMarch 27, 1989
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Once again, thank you for your attendance and input. i
continually look forward to working with you.
Sincerely yo rs,
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Tony D. lest
Fiest Me ger & Co.
Enclosure
cc: Steve Burkett Rex Burns
Mike Davis Frank Groznik
Tom Peterson Sanford Kern
Ted Sheppard ✓ Jim Klataske
Frank Vaught Laurie O'Dell
Rick Zoubovitch Jan Shepherd
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Mr . Steve Burkett
City Manager
P 0 Box 580
Fort Collins , CO 80522
.Dear Mr . Burkett :
As a resident of the city of Fort Collins for twenty years
and a current resident of Fairway Estates, I am writing this
letter to voice my concerns over the handling of the entire
planning and zoning process to date concerning the Pace
Warehouse/Harmony Market Shopping Center.
After remaining open minded and objective about the planning.
process and feeling a certain sense of security in the manage-
ment of our "choice city" , I must now say that I believe the
system is seriously flawed. If the Land Development Guidance
System was adhered to like it was intended , it would work to
protect all of the neighborhoods which have recently been
impacted by the uncontrolled strip style of development this
city is experiencing .
I was told in November of 1987 byDebbie ebbie Debauce, then City
Planner, that the parcel of land next to my property would
never be anything but single family dwellings. I have since
learned that it can be anything the owner and developer can
imagine . As long as the economic growth issue is all-out
development at any cost to the citizens of this area , anything
is possible .
There is no security or sense of well being in this system.
It defies all of the logical rules we as a society have
established . The average citizen has no idea that we no longer
have a conventional system of zoning.
My specific concerns over this proposal which have not been
addressed (and it appears may never be answered) are as follows:
1 . Why has Mr. Peterson set the agenda for the April 24th
P&Z hearing for the plat amendment to the Master Plan,
the preliminary approval of the proposal , and the final
approval all in one night on the second largest retail
• commercial development in Fort Collins history? The
potential answers to this question are disturbing , at best .
2 . Why has Mr . Herzig , City Traffic Engineer , written a memo
to the Colorado Division of Highways asking for an immediate
response on the request for access, requesting a four day
turn around on what is normally a six week process?
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3 . Why did Mr . Joe Frank state in the Coloradoan two weeks
before the Harmony location was announced that it was the
perfect location for this development , prior to any
input from his own planning staff as to the development 's
potential impact ?
4. Why are there discrepancies in the two different traffic
reports prepared for Pace , one stating 2 , 100 cars/day
and the other stating 5,000/day?
5. Is the issue of asking Pace to build out of brick to
make the warehouse more compatible with the surrounding
residential areas too much to ask when the stores in
Denver are brick?
6. What is the possible impact to the Downtown area of
Fort Collins, which is financed by a shakey system of
publicly backed bonds, when we move this giant develop-
ment further from the center of Fort Collins?
4110 7 . V. t political pressure has been applied to the planning
system to speed this process up before Pace gets frustrated
with our concerns and takes their jobs and sales tax revenues
home to Denver?
If you would take the time to look into and address -these con-
cerns ; it might help to restore my lost faith in our city
system and its employees.
Sincerely,
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Mark F. Thomas
cc : Tom Peterson, Planning Department
„Laurie O'Dell, Planning Department
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March 23, 1989
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
P. 0. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522 .
Dear Mr. Walker,
I urge you and the other members of the Planning and Zoning Board to vote no
on the development proposed as the Harmony Market Shopping Area, for the
following reasons:
1. This area is surrounded by mostly residential development•
2. This area does not need a regional shopping center surrounding
such a large residential development•
3. Huge warehouse type buildings are not compatible with residential
neighborhoods.
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4. More intense planning should be done for a development such as
proposed,
5. Air, Noise, and Water pollution are great concerns for this highly
populated residential area.
6. The high impact on traffic is significant. South College and
Harmony Road with connecting streets are now overly crowded with
traffic. More realistic study needs to be done
7. PACE warehouse should be built closer to I-25, where the traffic
will not impact the city.
8. Fort Collins now has many shopping centers with empty space and
sitting empty.
9. G T Land Development, I understand,is owned by a Company from
England, with little concerns for local needs•
As a long time resident of Fort Collins, I can tell you that the feeling among
residents, is that we definitely do not want this development.
Sincerely,7
Beverly Cates
4790 Hogan Drive
Fort. Collins, CO 80525
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My huobu a and i arc very Much concerned with the proposed devel-
c;;rent of :iarinony Market, to be located in the southeastern part
of <`crt ;oliins, bounded by harmony Rd. , uatcridgc blvd. , ;,ema
and uu;:rdwajk rive We do not think the present applicant should
be allowed to build his proposals.
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The 1>AC4 building is not compatible with the structures in the sur-
rounding arca. it much more resembles the buildings near I15 such
as the United Parcel Service building, the American Furniture build-
ink, and the Holiday Inn.
The increased traffic from passenger vehicles and 6en,is would „reatiy increase the amount ui' particulate pollutants in the air we breatne.
The developer is, tt present, only concerned with the construction
of the i?:1(; ,vl,R::HOUS N;. The rest of the development has •[vvT been
leased. What would happen if this huge concrete structure would be
built, and shortly afterward the developer would declare bankruptcy?
yle woula have a huge concrete building sitting out in the middle of
a farm field ! The developer at the former community meeting, and the
one last night, HiATED at a weberg Furniture store coming into the
proposed u GIUN:il. shopping center. A gentleman representing the
weberg Furniture Co. took the floor last evening, and asked the de-
veloper to refrain from using the weberg name as that company was
not interested in Locating in HarmonyMarket.t. In other
ther words _.
thing a , ever
but _bole is heresay and y
y speculation - nothing definite.
A Small, local shopping center, such as the one in Scotch vines,
with all the buildings in the brick mode of construction would
blend in nicely with the residential homes in the surrounding area.
PLease consider these points when making your decision concernen
the proposed Harmony Market enterprise. g
Thanking you,
! eter 'fr [rmgard , rucher
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1100 1.ive Oak Court
Fort Collins, Co. 80525
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Myhre Management Co. F`
4836 S. College • P.O. Box 8876 i
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Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 ; $
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April 4. 1989
City of Fort Collins
Development Services
Planning Department
300 LaPorte Ave
Ft. Collins. Co 0522-0580
Attn: Ted Shepard
Dear Ted:
The SouthRidge Greens Community Association held it's annual
memoership meeting on March 28. 1989, At that meeting (at
which a quorum was present) the members called for a vote
regarding the Harmony Market Development (Pace) in order to
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pass on the information to the City. The vote was 72
property owners in favor: 27 opposed and 4 abstaining.
Sincerely,
MYHF:E MANAGEMENT CO
Ann C. Myhre, Managing Agent
CC: file
Laurie O' Dell . Planning & Zoning Chairperson
Board of Directors SGR
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Matt Delich
Traffic Study Coordinator, Harmony Project •
3413 Banyan Ave.
Loveland, CO 80537
Dear Matt,
This letter is being written in response to the fleeting of March 22,
1989, regarding the Harmony Market Project.
My concern with the solutions to the traffic study is one. I do not
feel that enough .concern was given to Lemay, north .of Harmony and
south of Horsetooth. For members (adults and children) of the &Olden
Meadows residentual community, . it has become difficult, if not
hazardous to cross Lemay on foot to get to Uarren Park. Last :year
4111- while trying to cross the street to visit the park I was approached
by a speeding car, honked at, and forced to stop. At the time I was
pushing a buggy with my two toddler children inside. It is more
common than. not for cars to exceed the speed of 3Smph which is
posted.
I would like to recommend that the corner of Lemay and Ticonderoga be
evaluated and warrented a stop sign and a clearly narked crosswalk
so there could be a SAFE place for children and adults to cross.
Uith projected increase traffic I can only assume that the situation
will get worse.
Thank you for your attention to my concern and proposed resolution.
Sincerely,
Sue Simmons
Golden Meadows Homeowner
4225 Kingsbury Dr.
Ft. Collins, CO 80525
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4519 Seaway Circle
Fort Collins, CO 80525
March 23, 1989
Planning and Zoning Board
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Dear P&Z Board:
I live directly north of the proposed Harmony Market Center
and am writing to urge that you not approve the proposed de-
velopment. i attended the March 22 meeting and came away
appreciative of the developer's changes in response to home-
owners ' reccomendations. I am also aware of the city's phil-
osophy to integrate business and public services into residen-
tial neighborhoods and I support this concept. However, I
am not convinced that this particular project is compatible
with this neighborhood. The current development proposal is
significantly different from my expectations of the zoned
"retail center" which was previously suggested as I had en-
visioned another Scotch Pines-type complex. Patrons of this
proposed type of quantity purchasing development will come
primarily from outside of the neighborhood. The surrounding
neighbors will not find "convenience" stores here nor use
these services on a regular basis, yet they will have to con-
tend with the annoyances (traffic, pollution, noise, etc. )
generated by these "regional" customers.
Let 's please not be a pioneer in the field of sprucing up
huge discount warehouses by placing them in nice neighborhoods.
Neighborhood retail services, yes. Regional discount ware-
houses, NO!
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Cathy Morgan
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March.. 23: 1989
• Ted Shepard
City Planning Office
300 Laporte Rue.
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Dear Ted_
I an enclosing a couple of letters for recording which pertain to the
Harmony Market project.
Thank you for your efforts on behalf of the city of Fort Collins.
Sincerely.
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Sue Simmons
4225 Kingsbury Dr.
Fort Collins., CO 80525
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'larch 23, 1989
Ted Shepard
City Planning Office
300 Laporte Ave.
Ft. Collins, CO 80521
Dear Ted,
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This letter pertains to the Harmony Park Project.
I would like to ask that the City Planning Board, on April 24th,
1989, not allow the Harmony Park Project to be granted preliminary
and final approval at the sane time. I an not opposed to the
development, but as seen at the March 22nd homeowners meeting, many
people were just introduced to the magnitude of the project and the
projects implications in the neighborhood. The people would like to
feel as if they are being listened to, and I therefore request that
1111 the final approval be held at another time.
Some observations which support this proposal are: the traffic study
was openly debated for the first tine, and therefore net with great
opposition; however, the issues of aesthetics were discussed for the
second time and were not attacked as had been in the past. I believe
there are a number of people who oppose this project, but that there
are also a number of people who support it as well. It is important
that people be given time to adapt to a changing neighborhood. By so
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doing, your opposition my lessen and support strengthen within the
community.
Sincerly,
ue Simmons
4225 Kingsbury Or.
Ft, Collins, CO 80525
cc:Rick Supervich, PACE
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2601 Worthington Avenue
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526
March 22, 1989
• Mr. Tom Peterson
Planning Director
City of Fort Collins
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
Dear Tom: •
I am writing to express my support and enthusiasm for the proposed PACE
MEMBERSHIP WAREHOUSE on the SW corner of Harmony Road and Lemay Avenue.
I am a member of PACE and am well acquainted with the company and its
operation:. I find its merchandise to be of exceptional value and quality
and their facilities are superb with regard to cleanliness and service.
As a strong supporter of Fort Collins, I often feel guilty for shopping
at PACE in the Denver Metro Area. My budget, however, usually prevails.
Not only do I find substantially lower prices for merchandise at PACE,
but I regularly purchase much cheaper gasoline in Denver and, frequently,
have a meal or two down there as well.
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(1) an unnecessary 140 mile round trip each
week which pollutes the Front-range air.
(2) a meal for two or three people while
in the Denver area which otherwise might
have been consumed in Fort Collins.
(3) An average of -$150-200 per week spent
on merchandise with the taxes being paid
to Arvada, Aurora or Englewood depending
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A PACE store in Fort Collins would certainly do a lot to eliminate the tax
drain to the Denver area and reduce unnecessary driving. I personally know
a number of Fort Collins and Loveland residents that do the same as I.
I would like to see that business stay in Fort Collins. •
In addition, we certainly can use 150 more jobs at an hourly wage which I
know to be higher than Wal-Mart, for example. Over the years, I have
become acquainted with some of the PACE employees. I .find them to be
well-satisfied and exceptional in their attitude and demeanor. Perhaps,
this is a reflection of the higher pay and style of management at PACE.
The construction employment for PACE and other stores in the proposed
shopping center would also do much to bolster our local labor market.
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Mr. Tom Peterson
March 22, 1989
Page Two
I am pleased with the proposed location of the new shopping center
in which PACE would be located. Few companies are bold enough to
even consider a location off College Avenue. While 'I supported the
PACE store at the South College location, I think the new location is
superior'and may well demonstrate to others that there is life on
other than College Avenue.
I am convinced PACE will be a fine asset to our community. I believe
that PACE has expressed a strong willingness to accept our community
standards and land use guidelines and to mitigate any potential problems..
I urge you to expedite the approval of their project so they may soon
be a neighbor in Fort Collins.
Sincerely,
Don Robinson
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March 8, 1989
City Planning and Zoning Board
Planning Department
City of Fort Collins
300 LaPorte Ave
Fort Collins, CO
Dear Planners:
This is to protest the ridiculous and harmful plan for the proposed Harmony Market,
Preliminary PUD. The area which is involved lies between a fine residential area on the
east and another on the west, and is logically suited only for private individual residences,
should these be needed. Ugly commercial constructions and the businesses they accommodate
should be located where they will not result in neighborhood deterioration through pollution
of the area, or at least where such inevitable pollution will be least harmful.
The proposed businesses could thrive equally well in an area already devoted to or
deteriorated by commercial development. The Fort Collins area must above all be kept
attractive to its residents and future residents, and uncontrolled or poorly planned commercial
use of its land can ruin any residential area in a hurry. mak
This is my eleventh year at my present residence in Fairway Estates, a beautiful area
which is already hemmed in by commercial development along College Avenue. Before
coming here, I lived and worked in the Phoenix area of Arizona, where I witnessed the rapid
deterioration of an originally highly desirable area because of lack of planning or lack of
enforcement of planning. I understand that this is happening all over the country, but that is
no excuse for not making as strong an effort as possible to avoid this happening here.
I have no objection to providing places for markets and places for employment, and as
the city inevitably grows, such necessities must be expanded, as I am sure you appreciate
better than anyone. However, there is no reason to abandon wisdom in the choice of
appropriate locations. I therefore encourage you as strongly as I can to prevent the proposed
destruction of residential values. Please consider very seriously the desirability of avoiding
use of this land for anything but single family residences, to preserve a pleasant and
attractive continuum instead of allowing an ugly cancer to grow in the middle of it.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
1 _L` (? a R. T. Sanderson
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March 13 , 1989
Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board
Fort Collins Planning Department
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Dear Board Members,
The development projects contained in the Harmony Market 1st
Filing Final P.U.D. and Harmony Market Preliminary P.U.D. have been
reviewed by the homeowners associations and residents surrounding
the proposed development area. Representatives of seven clusters
comprised of The Landings, South Ridge/Fairway 5, The Mallards,
Fossil Creek, Fairway Estates, and Golden Meadows met to exchange
ideas and concerns regarding the impact of the proposed regional
and community service center. These associations represent over
1,000 residential households. Due to the proximity of these
residential areas to the second largest retail development in Ft.
Collins, a common and unanimous statement has been formulated
outlining our concerns.
Harmony Market 1st Filing _Final P.U.D (Pace Membership Warehouse)
4110 Seven major concerns pertaining to the initial Pace Membership
Warehouse focus on traffic and compatibility.
Traffic Concern
1. Oak Ridge should be extended from Boardwalk to intersect
with Lemay.
Rationale
Initially, the Pace store will generate 8200 trips per week.
In the current plan, the only entrance to Pace will be off the
Boardwalk extension. The concentration and impact on
Boardwalk and Harmony can be distributed by providing an
alternate access point from Lemay and. Oak Ridge. Since the
Oak Ridge extension is planned for the overall development,
. its completion of the extension in the first phase will not
be an added expense for the project. In addition, Oak Ridge
access would provide alternate access for emergency vehicles.
Compatibility Concerns
2 . The exterior of the Pace store should be brick.
Rationale
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First, The two Pace stores in Denver are brick. Second,
Harmony Road is the gateway into Ft. Collins. The
architecture along the road from east to west strongly
supports an upscale exterior presentation. The HP plant,
Charter Hospital, Grainger, Oak Ridge Business Park, Courtney
Park, and the Fire Station are all examples of brick, rock,
or masonry exteriors. Third, a brick Pace store is more
compatible wit-- the surrounding area than painted, tilt up
concrete. The architecture adjacent to and surrounding the
development includes two churches (brick, rock and wood) , 7-
Eleven (brick) , Oak Ridge Business Park (brick and glass) ,
Courtney Park (brick and wood) , and The Landings (brick and
wood) . Last, a brick Pace store is an important precedence
for the architecture of future buildings in the project..
3. The buffer along Harmony Road in front of Pace should
contain trees, berms and grass, and it should be
increased in size proportional to the magnitude of the
project.
Rationale
The Pace project will not extend to Harmony. As a result, the
area north of the parking lot to Harmony lacks planned
landscaping, the landscaped buffer included in the overall
development project will provide aesthetics when traveling
past the Pace store.
4. The landscaping on the south side of the Pace store
should include high berms and/or fencing to reduce the
glare of semi-trucks.
Rationale
Parcels 1-G and 1-H in the Oak/Cottonwood Master Plan are
planned patio and single family homes and are adjacent to
Pace. Oak Ridge residents are located to the east, and
Fairway Estates residents are located to the west. Natural
filtering with high berms will lower the impact of glare from
semi-truck traffic as well as the visual impact of trucks
parked in the loading zone.
5. The lighting pattern for the parking lot should be
lowered in profile and increased in density, if
necessary.
Rationale S
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410 Pace and Harmony Market will be the second largest retail
development in Ft. Collins, and 2100 park spaces will generate
a tremendous amount of light. Unlike Foothills, Pace is
surrounding by residential areas. Lighting in the parking lot
will directly impact all residents, especially The Landings
whose residents will have the light in their windows.
6. A fence should be placed on the north and east border of
the loading zone.
Rationale
Pace will generate 15 semi-truck deliveries per day.
Arriving, departing, and parked trucks will be visible from
Harmony. Along College, similar deliveries at Ft. Collins'
Wal-Mart and Target are not visible.
7. Trees around the perimeter of the Pace building should
be at least 3" in diameter. The landscaping should also
include more trees and shrubs with a balanced
presentation for winter and summer.
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Up
grading Pace building will be 40' high. pg grading g adjacent trees
will improve the aesthetics of a high profile building. Since
Pace is in the middle of a field, landscaping should be
increased to enhance the aesthetics of the development and
blend in with residential neighborhoods. In addition, a
balance of evergreens is needed to maintain a favorable winter
appearance.
Harmony Market Preliminary P.O.D.
There are three major concerns pertaining to the Harmony
Market Preliminary P.U.D. These concerns include buffer, upscale
restrictions, and restricted pad use.
1. The buffer around Harmony Market should be increased.
Rationale
Harmony Market is a regional service center. Yet, the planned
buffer is applied to developments of a smaller scale. The
buffer should be proportional to a development of regional
magnitude.
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restrictions prohibiting larger scale commercial
development.
Rationale
Harmony Market is a significant increase in size and intensity
for the parcel, as defined by its zoning and land use
definition in the Oak/Cottonwood Master Plan. Further
development of the parcel should not permit additional
upscaling of Harmony Market's magnitude.
3. The retail pads should be restricted to professional
offices, retail shops, restaurants excluding fast foods,
and support retail.
Rationale
Harmony Road should not become the next College Avenue.
If a regional service center, such as Harmony Market, is going
to be located in the middle of a residential community, then it
should be compatible with its surroundings and aesthetically4110
pleasant. Homeowners will be living with Harmony Market every day
of the year. The ten points outlined in this letter are legitimate
concerns and their solutions are not unreasonable or detrimental
to project. Moreover, they are based upon the design and buffering
objectives set forth in the City's Land Development Guidance
System.
Unfortunately, homeowner interest in the project has taken on
the appearance of opposition to business and growth. This is not
the case. Nonetheless, Harmony Market will significantly impact
adjacent residential areas and the enclosed recommendations will
serve to minimize its impact as a regional and community service
center.
The letter is being submitted by
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Charles W. Butler
Under the auspices of the following residential communities:
Fairway Estates
Fossil Creek
Golden Meadows
The Landings (7 clusters)
The Mallards
South Ridge/Fairway 5
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Thomas Petersen
Chief planner City of Fort Collins
Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Dear 'Tom:
This letter cclnfriis our telephone conversation on Monday
February 27, 1989 regarding Pace and the Harmony Market P. U. D.
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The specific items we discussed covered the following: (1 ) the
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concern amc'ni . Fairway Estates r eside_rt that the entire parcel
40 between the pastern boundary of Fairway Estates and Lemay avenue
will become one bid, industrial park; (2) that the P. ' -. D. plan
showing a transition of patio homes betwee:r, Fairway Estates ,And
the proposed development is the full intent of the develOper. ant
the City of -._art Collins now and in the future; (3) that your
planning department commonly schedules the preliminary and final
approval for P. U. p. s (regional Or local) cr, the same day; (4)
that the rush to approve. this regional service center has nothing
to do with the concurrent development of SAM'r S in Loveland--
only that the developer is pressing for a hasty approval in order
to open for Christmas 1989; and (5) your department was not
thinkiht ,;'f extending and .connecting Palmer Drive (and east -west
street in this Suad lvlsl can) to Boardwal or P. U. D. because it
was more practical to connect the proposed development to Fossil
Creek Parkway.
Tom, w Appreciate your reassurances that the patio home.
transition oast of ('airway Estates will not be changed SG that
businesses will locate in that strip. But I am asking you to
please not rush the approval process on this project ; if you do,
it will signal that no subdivision past or future in or near Fort
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freedom from the encroachment of non-compatible developments.
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March 11, 1989
Mr. Ted Shepard
Planning Dept.
City of Fort Collins
300 Laporte Av.
Fort Collins, Co. 80521
Dear Mr. Shepard,
I live near the proposed Harmony Market shopping center and, after hearing
the developer's plans at the March 2nd public meeting and talking to
neighbors, I have some concerns about the project. I wish to state my
4. personal opinion in this letter; I am also Vice President of the Landings
Home Owners Association and you will be hearing our common concerns
shortly.
My first concern is the scale of the project. Harmony Market is to be a 52
acre regional shopping center. This is not compatible with present
surrounding developed land and the zoning of its parcel or the neighboring
undeveloped parcels. I applaud trying to move retail development off of
College Av. and acknowledge that Harmony Rd. is one of the few other
streets that can handle major development. When I built my house 3 1/2
years ago I fully expected to see more retail and commercial development
along Harmony Rd. and I was releived to see quality developments like Oak
Ridge business park, Golden Meadows industrial park, and Charter Hospital
all of which fit in well with neighboring residential areas. I would
welcome a smaller scale neighborhood shopping center such a Scotch
Pines or Drake Crossing on this site but all one has to do is look at the
plat or drive Harmony Rd. from Boardwalk to Lemay to see that Harmony
Market is way out of proportion to its surroundings.
40 One of the consequences of the scale of this project will be traffic around
my neighborhood. The two major entrances to this project are to be
Boardwalk Dr. and Lemay Av. which happen to be the only outlets for the
south part of the Landings. Boardwalk is a collector that is not designed
to handle much more traffic than it already handles. Not only will the
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proposed shopping center add traffic but signalizing its intersection with
Harmony will make it an even more convenient bypass of the messy
Harmony/College intersection. Everyone from north of Horsetooth and
west of College will take Boardwalk to Harmony Market, yet it has only
two lanes, borders a popular neighborhood park, and is a bike route. Some
of this traffic will also turn off onto Landings Dr, a neighborhood street.
Imagine the hazards we will have when unrelenting 40mph traffic is
trying to get by the long line of cars parked along Landicis Park for the
frequent soccer and softball games. Imagine me trying to turn into
Whalers Way. Boardwalk will in fact become an arterial which is not how
city plans have ever portrayed it, and that may be illegal.
Lemay has greater capacity but things will probably jam up on the leg it
shares with Horsetooth. Furthermore, it is the major outlet for. Golden
Meadows and many children from there like to walk or ride their bikes
along Lemay to Warren park which poses safety problems. The right
answer is to move a center of this magnitude away from our residential •
and light commercial area to a place east of the U.P. railroad or
Timberline Av. where there is better access to arterial roads (125 and
Timberline) and where more commercial developments are likely to take
place. Harmony Market is supposed to be a regional destination draw so
being out of the heavilly developed part ut the city shouldn't be a problem
for the owners.
I am also concerned about the appearance of Harmony Market. Its three
major tenents will be enormous warehouse-like buildings of simple
architecture and exterior finish. Pace wants their building to be painted
concrete and Cub's win be block. This will be in sharp contrast to the
varied architecure, incorporating brick and glass and extensive
landscaping, of Oak Ridge business park, Evangelical Covenant Church,
Health Care International and the custom houses of Fairway Estates, The
Landings, and Oak Ridge.
If the developers persist in locating on this incorrect site I will have to
insist_on them making the following changes:
1. Not extending Boardwalk Dr. across Harmony Rd.
2. Facing the buildings in brick as Pace has done with its Denver area
stores.
3. Setting the whole shopping center back more than the present 80 feet
by an amount more proportional to it.s size as was done with the
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Hewlett-Packard plant.
4. Placing berms on all sides to soften the view from Harmony Rd. and to
screen off truck headlights in loading areas from neighbors.
5. Landscaping the Pace site right up to Harmony so that the center looks
finished at every stage in its development.
6: More extensive landscaping for the whole project.
7. Assurances that the zoning of neighboring parcels won't be changed to
propagate this lower quality development closer to residential areas.
I also wonder if the correct procedure is being followed in approving this
project. Considering the size of the project, it would seem that more
citizens should have been notified, not just those within 500 ft. It also
seems that there should be a separate hearing for ammending the land use
plan for the area since the developer is requesting a zoning change.
Finally, I am alarmed at the speed with which this is being pushed through
with preliminary and final approval being asked for at the same meeting
4111 while the project has expanded from a single Pace store to a regional
shopping center.
Sincerely,
Peter M. O'Neill
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Fort Collins City Planning Office ' -- - J
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Fort Collins, CO 80521
Attention: Ted Shepard
March 13, 1989
re: Pace development project
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Dear Ted,
Thank you for the time you spent with me on the phone Thursday, March
9 discussing the Pace development project. As I told you then, many
Fort Collins citizens are upset by the current proposal for the Pace
project, and the following letter summarizes both my feelings and the
feelings that many people have expressed to me."
THE PRCE DEUELOPEP IS OUT OF STEP.
When considering development projects, our city must decide if the
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projects contribute positively to the community. Attracting new
businesses is important. It keeps our economy growing, brings jobs
and forces other local businesses .to stay competitive. Development
opportunities such as the Pace project are important for our city.
Fort Collins remains a nice place to live because the citizens and
local government strive to maintain quality while coexisting with
businesses. Quality is a cornerstone of our award winning mixed-use
development policy. Earlier Colorado Pace developments also maintain
high quality with brick exteriors, burmed landscaping and concealed
loading areas.
Unfortunately, the proposal from Tony Fiest, the project's developer,
does not meet Fort Collins" construction quality standards. Tilt-up
concrete construction near residential areas is unacceptable. The
quality expected in Fort Collins, established by Drake Crossing,
Scotch Pines, and Oakrid9e Business Park, is conspicuously missing
from Feist 's proposal. R simple comparison of photos of a Colorado
Pace store with a Colorado Cub Foods store makes the problem obvious;
Pace is lowering its standards .
But the developer profits handsomely from his Cub Foods franchise if
the project is constructed using low construction standards. His
personal financial motivation must be driving the project. Feist
claims that adding brick would ruin his schedule, but estimates call
for only a 15 day delay in the project if it is changed to an all
brick exterior. He wants to maintain the. Cub Foods cheap image.
Feist has offended many local residents with hard-line tactics. Rs a
homeowner in Golden Meadows, a Hewlett Packard employee who works at
Oakridge Business Park, and a member of the Evangelical Covenant
Church, I can personally understand how he has offended others.
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Citizens defeated two prior proposals for this project. Even
participation by architect Frank Uott, who successfully negotiated
construction of neighboring Courtney Park Apartments has not brought
compromise.. This deuelopnent partnerShip roust consider Fort Collins'
enuironnent in their design if they wish to gain connunity support .
Uithout a better proposal, Fort Coll: ns should shut down the Pace
project .
Please support your' city with the leadership that is desperately
needed to convert this ugly duckling proposal into the. beautiful swan
we all desire. ,
Feel free to contact me if I can be of any further service.
Best Regards,
• Kevin L. Simmons
4225 Kingsbury Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Questions on the Harmony Market Proposal j
I. Location: ' What will be. the effect of HM on Highway 14, especially
in view of the pending bypass to the North? Highway 14 would likely
benefit from a project of this kind, while Harmony Road and -the city
are likely to suffer.
2. Gateway: By encouraging a warehouse PUD, are we putting at risk the
opportunity to have a principal entry to Fort Collins which can
rival .Inverness Drive in Englewood rather than 120th Street or 104th
Street in Northglenn?
Again, unlike development to date, this project will encourage a lot
of stop and go-traffic.. At this time, Harmony functions as an
efficient, high-speed gateway to the City. Can this be maintained
if so heavy a concentration of warehouses and small service
providers is located between Lenny and Boardwalk?
3. Master Plan for Harmony: Do we have a master plan for Harmony Road?
Should one be worked out before anything beyond the Pace Warehouse
• is given serious consideration?
• 4. Effects of warehouse concentration: What are the effects of
combining so many semi-industrial warehouses in one location? What4111
has the experience been elsewhere? Upon what are we basing our
decisions at the moment? Might it be better to limit PUD'S to one
warehouse, especially along .Harmony?
5. Impact on the Food Distribution System. What are the likely effec':s
on our existing food distribution system, especially on locally
owned stores like Toddy's and Steele's? Given that the city should
not interfere in market decisions, should we go out of our way to
• encourage excess capacity in this sector of the economy? Some think
the planning department made a serious mistake in encouraging the
proliferation of convenience food outlets to the serious detriment
of what. are and should be our food distribution mainstays.
6. Benefits: What are the predictable costs of not approving this
proposal in terms of jobs, net tax revenues, and economic
development? Has the planning department prepared a detailed
analysis of benefits and costs? Of the kinds of jobs created, both
primary and secondary?
7. Pollution: What are the likely effects of this project on air
pollution in the southeast part of the city, especially in terms of
adding to problems with carbon monoxide and particulates?
8. Balanced development: What are the likely effects of the project on
the city's stated desire to encourage development to the north,
especially along North College?
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410 9. I 25 and Harmony: Should developments along Harmony contribute. to
the major improvements seriously needed at the I-25 / Harmony Road
interchange:' Can that junction handle anticipated traffic without a
major upgrading (e.g. , design and construction of a clover-leaf
intersection ( it promises to be the major entry to Fort Collins) , or
at the very least, replacement of the current bridge with a four or
six-lane span?
Have the County and the State Highway Department issued reports on
the impAc't of present and future development on the I-25 / Harmony
Road interchange? If they aren't represented at this meeting, might
it not be a good idea to schedule Such a meeting? Should we proceed
with a project designed to serve northern Colorado, western
Nebraska, and southern Wyoming without knowing what state and county
will commit themselves to do in the way of improving the Harmony
Road interchange?
The volume of traffic to three warehouses is a serious concern,
especially if the commercial pads are developed into high volume
service providers (Taco Bell, Jet Lube, etc. ) . Is the developer
willing to set a cap to the quantity of traffic to alleviate this
concern, a cap which might prevent the installation of, say, Cub
Foods?
10. Impact on property value: What are the likely effects of the
development on Surrounding property values, commercial,
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professional, and private?
1l. Architectural design: twc concerns:
Excellence of design and appearance: Is tilted concrete design the
kind of precedent the developer or the City desire for Harmony Road?
Shouldn't this be a project which matches the excellent precedents
established by Hewlett-Packard's structures?
Height of the structures: A massive, windowless, concrete block
structure forty feet high is likely to be visually intrusive for the
whole area. In other scenic areas (e.g. , Southampton, NY) this kind
of impact has been alleviated by depressing the main floor twenty
feet or so. Perhaps a similar approach at Harmony Market, and along
Harmony Road in general, should be considered.
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1118 Spanish Oak Ct,
Fort Collins CO 80525
• March 23, 1989
. Mr . Tom Peterson
Planning' Director
P .O . Box 580
Fort Collins, Colo.
Dear. Mr . Peterson :
We are strongly opposed to .the establishment of a Pace
warehouse Store in the Harmony/Lemay area . Aside from the
problems of traffic and polution brought by such a facility,
bad enough in 'themselves, we are most concerned about the
"warehouse" character of the buildings, which is most
inappropriate to a primarily residential/office/small-
business area . We feel that the people of the city should be.
especially vigilant about maintaining neighborhood character
in the face of relentless pressure from mammoth commercial
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enterprises .
There surely are other, far more appropriate places in
the city for. Pace to locate (for instance, a few miles
further east on Harmony) ,
We hope that you will disapprove the Pace application.
Sincerely,
,;44A
Thomas L. Keller
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Nancy P. Keller
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Ft. Collins, Co. 80525
March 8, 1989
Fort Collins City Planning Staff r-
P.O. Box 580 j
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 { 0 I589
Att: Ted Shepherd
Dear Mr. Shepherd:
As the project coordinator for the proprneed Pace Warehouse project, I
would like to express some concerns that I have with this proposaL I live in the
SouthRidge. Greens community, and I know that our neighborhood would be
somewhat impacted by the presence of a shopping center of this size close to
our housing development. I do not want the city to become a "no growth" area,
and I think that a center of this nature could be a very positive sign for future
city growth. I believe from what I have heard from speaking with others that
the concern at this time is for the attractiveness of the development and how it
will blend with the surrounding community.
410 I would be for this deveopment if some positive responses are made to
some of my personal concerns that follow:
* Will the traffir; at Harmony and LeMay be properly handled?
* Will the safety of bicyclers on LeMay between Harmony and
Horsetooth be jeopardized?
* Will the development be esthetically pleasing? The berms that are a
part of the current H-P plant are pleasing because we do not see a large
parking lot full of cars from Harmony Road.
* Will landscaping be done as the project is completed, or will it wait
until all of the project is completed to be done?
* What is the projected time table for the development to be fully
completed?
* Will the city strictly enforce the rest of the zoning that is already
approved for the surrounding neighborhood? Ex. - Will the parcel zoned.
for 1-C, Office Park, Major Medical to the south of this project not be
used for further warehouse type development?
If the above questions are answered favorably, I would not be against
the Pace Warehouse project as it is proposed. If you have questions of me, I can
be reached at the above address or at 223-7325.
Yours truly,
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Mary C. Bolen
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