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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHILL POND EAST SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY AUGUST 10 1992 P AND Z BOARD HEARING - 35 92 - REPORTS - CITIZEN COMMUNICATION (2)Christopher M. Eriksen, MP Otolaryngology Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery • Facial Plastic Surgery Adult and Pediatric July 17, 1992 Mr. Tim Shepherd, Senior Planner Planning Department City of Fort Collins P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins. CO 80522-0580 Dear Sirs: I am writing to you regarding the early projections on the housing unit suggested for the 35 acres east of Sundering Lane, south of Spring Creek on 35 acres by Giuliano and Father Construction Company. I have not seen the initial plans, but I understand that the projected housing is individual units of a relatively low cost nature. As a newly arrived professional in Fort Collins, the Spring Creek Trail is a unique setting which was an initial attractant to my family, providing interest in moving to Fort Collins. I would like to suggest that any housing unit in this region make strong efforts to compliment the beauty and serenity of this region. Considering the previous work of the contractor, he has demonstrated his ability to be unimaginative and repetitive. A recent article in the Coloradoan quoted how beautiful it was to bike on the Spring Creek Trail and "listen to the meadowlarks". Construction of another housing complex on this 35 acres will essentially eliminate the country value of this section of Spring Creek Trail east of Rolland Moore Park. I would like to suggest that this region either be preserved as a green belt or that a more imaginative, low impact housing with an inviting appearance be considered for such a pristine region. This might continue to allow Fort Collins to grow as a desired area rather than be viewed as an area of rapid growth suggestive of the suburbs of Denver. I would appreciate your comments and updates on the aforementioned project. A prompt reply would be appreciated. Sincerely, Christopher Eriksen, M.D. CME/aj c: Mayor Susan Kirkpatrick Steve Burkett, City Manager Tom Peterson, Planning Director Poudre Valley Otolaryngology 1040 East Elizabeth Street Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 (303) 221-1177