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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTIMBERLINE FARM PUD, PARCEL A - PRELIMINARY - 42-89A - MINUTES/NOTES - CORRESPONDENCE-NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGServices Planning Department u NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES PROJECT: Timberline Farm Master Plan and Phase One, Preliminary P.U.D. LOCATION: Platte River Power Authority DATE: May 24, 1989 REPRESENTATIVE: Linda Hopkins, The Group, Inc. Eldon Ward, Cityscape Urban Design PROJECT PLANNER: Ted Shepard QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, COMMENTS 1. Who is the builder and what will be the value of the homes? RESPONSE: The builder will be Geneva Homes, and the homes will be of similar value as the homes being constructed in Sunstone Village P.U.D. The prices would range between $80,000 and $100,000. 2. What will the lot sizes be? RESPONSE: The lots will probably be no smaller than 6,500 square feet. It is anticipated that the lot sizes will approximate the lots in Sunstone Village, Filings Two and Three. 3. The parkland fee, collected at the time of building permit, is supposed to stay within the square mile section for a neighborhood park. Where are these fees going? RESPONSE: The Parks and Rec Dept. is negotiating with Mr. Johnson for a parcel of land located adjacent to the Linton Elementary School on the east. It is not certain how these negotiations are proceeding. The Parks and Rec Dept. would prefer this site because it is central to the section, could be served by a collector street, and would benefit by being adjacent to school. 4. What is the depth of the commercial tract on the northwest corner? RESPONSE: Approximately 300 feet. 5. Will there be any direct access off Timberline Road for lots? 300 LaPorte Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (303) 221-6750 RESPONSE: No. 6. What kinds of commercial uses are anticipated? RESPONSE: At this time, a mix of industrial, commercial and retail uses are anticipated. No specific land uses have been identified as of yet. 7. What are the anticipated uses at the northeast corner of Caribou and Tim- berline on the Sunstone commercial tract? RESPONSE: It is anticipated that this parcel will develop as an area for Business Service Uses as defined by the L.D.G.S. It is not anticipated that this tract will develop as a Neighborhood Convenience Center. 8. Won't this proposal cause overcrowding at the new elementary school? RESPONSE: Linton School is under the jurisdiction of the Poudre R-1 School District. The enrollment boundary is determined by the District, not the City or the developer. By being located central to a section that is only about half developed, it is hoped the District accounted for future residential growth. 9. What's going on across Timberline Road on the west? RESPONSE: The area is owned by Mr. Tiley and is being developed as an indus- trial park. The construction is for a firm called C.B.W. manufacturing which makes equipment for handling plastic containers for restaurants. 10. Who will maintain the open drainage tract? RESPONSE: It is likely that the City's Stormwater Utility would accept mainte- nance of this facility if it is designed in accordance with the Fox Meadows Drainage Basin Master Plan. It should be stated, however, that "maintenance" actually means about 5 to 7 mowings per growing season. It will not be a highly maintained area. 11. Will storm flows from Phase One reach the detention pond that is built just north of the Linton School? RESPONSE: Eventually, storm flows will be released at a controlled rate and flow into the pond by the school. All detention ponds are designed to collect and store runoff for a temporary period of time and release at a rate that won't overwhelm the system. 12. Will the detention pond in Phase One accept flows from the west side of Timberline Road? RESPONSE: Yes. The west side of Timberline is all part of the same drainage basin. All detention ponds in the Fox Meadows Basin are designed to calculate upstream flows that are built in a developed condition. 0 13. Why is the City encouraging growth in what is regarded as a soft residen- tial market. It seems that Fort Collins is overbuilt and we don't need anymore new homes. RESPONSE: First, the City is not the developer and, as a result, is not making a decision to develop or not. Second, the City does not encourage or discourage growth of residential or commercial development. Rather, development proposals are evaluated based on established policies and criteria. Third, the developer has analyzed the market and foresees a market demand for homes of this size and price in this location. Since the developer is in the best position to to assess the potential risks, the City's role is to then evaluate the development impacts and not second guess the marketing decision. 14. What is the time frame for development? RESPONSE: It is anticipated that the developer will submit for approval by the Planning and Zoning Board in August. 15. Can a Master Plan ever be amended? RESPONSE: Yes, a Master Plan can be amended. Minor changes can be amended administratively, and major changes must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Board. 16. Is the school on Harmony a designated historic landmark? RESPONSE: At this time, the building is not designated as a historic landmark.