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Planning and Zoning Board D m@fiEnvE urban design, inc.
City of Fort Collins
c/o Planning Department 111): 3030 south college ave., suite 200
P. O. Box 580 JUL 2 6 fort collins, colorado 80525
(303) 226-4074
Fort Collins , CO 80522
Dear Board Members ;
At last night 's, Planning and Zoning Board Meeting two residents
of the Fairway Estates Neighborhood indicated to the Board that I
had made misrepresentations regarding the Oak/Cottonwood Master
Plan and a related deed restriction to be completed by G. T. Land .
They also made statements to the effect that everyone associated
with Harmony Market — including myself — had somehow conspired to
manipulate the Board and the development review system. These
statements were embellished with overhead projections of text
containing partial quotes taken out of context .
I feel that I must respond to both the content and the tactics
presented by these individuals .
First let me say that I have never made any attempt to mislead ,
manipulate , or deceive the Planning and Zoning Board , City
Council , or City Staff members . To do so would be both unethical
and foolish. I feel that my credibility with the City Staff and
review Boards is absolutely critical to my ability to practice
professionally in Fort Collins .
Second , I am very disturbed by the "ambush" tactic employed
last night . This approach allows individuals — who answer to no
one — to purposefully present "surprise" information ; the
validity of which cannot be proved at the Hearing . This strategy
seems to be designed to cloud the real issues and attack
individuals who cannot be prepared to defend themselves on the
spot .
The LDGS has gone to great lengths to allow legitimate citizen
input . It is very discouraging to realize that the type of
abusive behavior displayed last night could lead us to a system
where the Board has to "swear in" and allow "cross examination"
of those wishing to participate in the planning process .
If you have any questions regarding my personal integrity , the
specific issues raised last night , or any other topic , please do
not hesitate to call .
Sincerely ,
Eldon Ward , President
Cityscape Urban Design , Inc .