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December 4, 1991
Dear Mayor and Councilmembers:
The Natural Resources Advisory Board is concerned about the
proposed new Fort Collins High School. We believe the
development of a commuter school sets a bad example and
precedent. The proposal ignores many of the community values
which are in place, and being actively sponsored and encouraged
by City policies.
The development and integration of the school and its
surroundings should reflect the greater community values. A
sensitive use of this large block of land will be a crucial
example of how city policies are reflected in physical reality.
There are numerous environmental considerations to be made in
developing this property. In the articles and discussion
presented in the press to date, (see enclosed articles) there has
been very little mention of environmental integration.
The current proposal assumes a significant allotment for
vehicles of the users. This would lay pavement to 10 of the 60
acres. There is no discussion of alternatives to this blatant
subsidization of single occupancy vehicles. Where is the
consideration for other, more environmentally friendly modes? We
recommend the development of an integrated system of access
through paths and lanes for these other modes. We recommend
consideration of a gated, pay parking lot with declining rates
for car-pooling. of course, there would be no charge to
_-pedestr.ians,_b_icyclists, or bus users. Concomitant with the
paved wasteland are the associated problems of storm-dra:inage,---- —
heat gains, operating cost, etc. The recent Transportation Plan
goals and objective statements provide other factors that should
be included in the intergration of this school into the fabric of
the community
We believe this is an opportunity for the City and the
school district to work together to create a positive example of
environmental stewardship.
Sincerely,
;L
Will Smith
Chairman
112 N. Howes • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (303) 221.6600