Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutHAMLET CONDOMINIUMS AT MIRAMONT PUD - PRELIMINARY - 54-87AE - CORRESPONDENCE - CITIZEN COMMUNICATION (2)Michael Eilert 1141 Red Oak Court. Fort Collins, CC 80525 July 23, 1995 Mr. Ted Shepard AICP Senior Planner City of Fort Collins 281 North College Avenue PO. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 Dear Ted: This letter is in regard to the hearing scheduled for July 24, 1995 on the proposed project cormnonly known as Hamlet Condominiums at Miramont PUD - Preliminary, #51-4-87AE. The project as I understand it would consist of 106 multi -family units on 11.68 acres located south of Boardwalk Drive, west of Lemay Avenue and zoned RP, Planned Residential, I am protesting this development for the following reasons 1. The majority of the surrounding neighborhood is now single family dwellings. The proposed 6 and 4 plexes do not go with the neighborhood as it is today 2. The addition of 106 living units on a small piece of real estate will adversely affect the character of the neighborhood, from owner occupied housing, to rental units with much higher density than the surrounding neighborhood. 3. The hither density of the project will adversely effect the traffic in the neighborhood. The intersection of Lemay Avenue and Boardwalk Drive is already a bad intersection, with numerous accidents in its short history. The addition of a high density project such as this in close proximity to this intersection is sure to create an even worse situation than is now there or would be if the existing development of single family dwelling was followed. 4. The higher density of the project will adversely effect the traffic at the intersection of Boardwalk Drive and Harmony Road. The city will have to admit that this intersection is'already overloaded most of the day and a high density project will only add more traffi'6•t.o this inters€4tion As well, perhaps forcing the City to rebuild it to handle the higher volumes of traffic that it will be forced to handle. • 111�6IU JUL 2 0 75 July 19, 1995 Mr. Ted Sheppard City of Fort Collins Planning and Zoning 281 North College Fort Collins, CO 80522 Re: Hamlet Condominiums at Miramont PUD Preliminary, #54-87AE Dear Mr. Sheppard: We are residents in Castle Ridge at Miramont. We strongly object to the above - referenced project for the following reasons: 1. The proposed density of 106 multi -family units will increase traffic by 200+ additional cars accessing the Hamlet Condominiums. This corner is a direct route for school children going to Werner Elementary School. Many children from Miramont and Oak Ridge ride bikes or walk to Werner Elementary and pass by this corner. The proposed density of the Hamlet is not compatible with our single family residential neighborhood. 2. The proposed density of 106 multi -family units is not compatible with the adjacent property which will be single family residential homes on Highcastle Court. These properties will be adjacent to these multi -family units. This will significantly decrease the value of these single family residences. The proposed density of the Hamlet is not compatible with this single family residential neighborhood. 3. The proposed setback of 22 feet is not acceptable. Particularly on Highcastle Drive, the units should be farther from the street. This will not be aesthetically pleasing nor will it be a sufficient 'buffer zone' between the multi -family units and the single family residences in Miramont. There should be significant use of berms, mature landscaping, and a high volume of trees and plants surrounding this proposed development to provide a barrier between these units and the single family residences. Again, the proposed density of the Hamlet is not compatible with our single family residential neighborhood. We understand that the City requires an average of three units per acre in all developments. We would like to know how many units per acre our overall development would have if this 11.68 acres were not developed at the proposed 106 multi -family units. We would like to obtain a copy of the covenants regarding this proposed development. For instance, what is the masonry or stucco to wood siding ratio; which type of shingles will be used; which exterior colors are proposed, etc. The covenants should be at least equal to the covenants which pertain to our portion of the Miramont development. We are concerned about the quality of life and our property values. We believe that this proposed density significantly detracts from both of these. The increased traffic; propensity for these units to be used as rental property; and the aesthetic quality of our neighborhood will be significantly decreased if this project is built as planned. We would suggest single family patio homes for this site, as originally promised by Gary Nordic. A development of this type would not significantly increase traffic; it would not decrease our property values or quality of life; it would be compatible with the adjacent single family dwellings; it would be aesthetically pleasing; and the need for setbacks and berms would not be as significant. We appreciate your consideration of our concerns about the density, traffic, setback, berms, landscaping, and exterior finishes regarding this proposed development. Sincerely, Clayton and Barbara Schwerin 601 Castle Ridge Court Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970)225-2887 cc: Gary Nordic Bill Neal AL to July 19, 1995 Mr. Ted Sheppard City of Fort Collins Planning & Zoning Dept. 281 N. College Fort Collins, CO. 80522 Dear Mr. Sheppard: We are sending you this letter to express our concern about the Hamlet P.U.D. at Miramont. Specificially, we are concerned that the setback or greenbelt for this condominium development is not consistent with the present setback of the current Miramont development. We have reviewed the revised plan for the Hamlet, and the greenbelt space between the street and building sites are not the same along Highcastle and Boardwalk. We strongly urge you to consider revising the Hamlet P.U.D. to be consistent with the current distance present at Miramont between street and building site. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. eiy; David Pratt and sie Akin 5131 Sawgrass Ct./Miramont Ft. Collins, CO. 80525 No Text • Jr. and Mrs. John W. Moren 619 Sandreed Court • Fort Collins, CO 80525 • (970) 226-6152 July 18, 1995 Mr. Ted Shepard City of Ft. Collins PO Box 580 Ft. Collins, CO 80522-0580 Dear Ted, We are writing concerning the Hamlet Condominiums at Miramont. We were traveling on business during the last hearing and, unfortunately, will be away again for the July 24 hearing. Please accept this letter representing our opinion on this project. If appropriate, you may read it at the meeting. 1. If any builder is qualified to complete this subdivision, we are pleased to know it would be KEM homes. Our experience has been that KEM is a fine builder with an excellent reputation in Ft. Collins. 2. We are opposed to rezoning the area to accept 108 multi- family units for the following reasons: a. The single family home owners surrounding this parcel purchased their homes with the understanding that the Hamlet parcel was zoned low density. Realtors selling the single family lots were quick to point out the favorable Hamlet parcel zoning. Now that the developers have sold their single family lots, it is not appropriate to rezone Miramont and devalue the single family homes bordering the Hamlet. b. Inexpensive condominiums show the absolutely worst appreciation of any type of residential real estate. They are prone to vacancy, depreciation, mismanagement, and overcrowding. These units are a complete mismatch to the neighborhood of quarter million dollar houses right across the street. c. Increase0automobile traffic is a significant concern. At 10 living units per acre, there will not be enough parking set aside for 2 cars per unit plus guest parking and still have aesthetic appeal. Automobile density is already approaching a break point at the Harmony - Boardwalk intersection. It will be increased again when the nearby apartment complex and Courtyards are completed. In summary, KEM homes is an excellent choice to build on this parcel but, in our opinion, a change in zoning should not be granted. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, John W. Moren Lisa M. Moren 7/18/1995 Fort Collins Planning and Zoning: Re: The Hamlet at Miramont Proposed PUD I believe that part of the appeal of Fort Collins is the well blended land uses. This includes varied densities, with commercial, industrial, and residential land uses close together yet developed in a manner that does not damage the economic value of any one use. With that in mind, I can accept a higher density than the surrounding single family areas for the proposed Hamlet at Miramont PUD. I believe, however, that the proposed PUD could, with minimal cost, be made more compatible with the surrounding developments, a more desirable place to live, and a better addition to the city of Fort Collins. The plan needs more brick exterior, more trees, less parking lot visible from the street, and most importantly, an increased setback from Highcastle Drive. The setback issue seems especially important, as that is what determines the blend or compatibility of this PUD with surrounding developed areas. As a minimum, the setback should match what exists around Courtney Park, a similar high density area surrounded by single family homes. The proposed setback is much too close to Highcastle Street and would spoil the appearance of the street and crowd homes already located on the other side of Highcastle. I think a good comparison is the corner of Drake and Lemay. If Woodward Governor buildings had a 20 foot setback with a beautiful interior courtyard, the land use would hardly fit with Parkwood Lake to the immediate east. I request that the setback be in proportion to the building density, and at the very least, should be the same as that proposed on Boardwalk, a more commercial street. Thank you, 7 Thomas I Graff Home Owner in Miramont Subdivision