HomeMy WebLinkAboutCARRIAGE HOUSE APARTMENTS - PDP - PDP120035 - REPORTS - CORRESPONDENCE-HEARING (24)d. Springfield is a through street from Taft and is also a snow route, used by many cars, bicyclists,
and pedestrians on their way to CSU. This leads to aback up of traffic at Springfield and Shields, left
turns are practically impossible. It also leads to jaywalking pedestrians and bicycles crossing between
cars. An additional 100 people living on this corner would certainly require action on the part of the
City to address the already existing intersection issues at Springfield and Shields as well as Bennett
and Shields.
So the three story issue and parking/traffic issue are the main problems I see with the development
as proposed by Mr. Bailey. He does not appear truly concerned about neighbor input and I would ask
that the City hold him accountable to the code and assure that the concerns of the neighbors are
considered and protected:
Valerie McIntyre
1217 Springfield Drive
(970) 215-6519
From: Courtney Levingston'[mailto:CLevini5ston(&f(4ov.comi:
Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2012 1226:13M
To: Chuck Bailey (charles.baileyll§bomcast.net) Andrew Bantham; Cindy Blach; 'Colleen Hoffman';
Deb Applin; Doug -Re st , 'Eric Sutherland ;''Greg Douras'; Hal Cochrane; Taylor,Jennifer, 'Jim
Matlock'; Rovnak,Joel; 'John Merritt'; 'Karla Cummings'; Kay Reed-Troudt; 'Lulu Tupper; 'Martin
Shields; Per Hogestad; 'Peter & Patti Kranske'; Callan,Rick; Rick Zier; Quackenbush,Sandra; Sarah
Hach; 'Steve Dim'; 'Steve Treanor'; Tom Deliberto'; Mclntyre,Valerie; Veda Hogestad; 'Wendy White';.
Dave Taylor (daveD-meetdave.com); Nick Haws
Subject: Carriage House Apartments Neighborhood Meeting Notes
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Thank you 'for attending the neighborhood meeting on Monday night. Attached are the notes, from the
neighborhood meeting regarding the Carriage House Apartments project. The attached document is
intended to be simply notes from the meeting and not intended to be "formal minutes" or a transcript
of the meeting. I have also attached the conceptual site plan for your reference when reviewing the
notes.
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Courtney.:. Levindston
°rom: Mclntyre,Valerie <Vaferie.Mclntyre@CofoState.EDU>
sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 11:45 AM
To: Courtney Levingston
Subject: RE: Carriage House Apartments Neighborhood Meeting Notes
Importance: High
Ms Levingston,
I feel the need to contact you regarding the potential Carriage House Apartments development. I
apologize I have not been in touch sooner.
I was disappointed in Mr. Bailey's lack of specifics at the meeting of October 29th and in his opinion
that the neighbors had not clearly communicated their concerns. I feel the neighbors have been clear
and would like to reiterate those concerns to you as I see them.
1. City code indicates that new developments should fit into the surrounding existing neighborhood.
The three story structures proposed will be greatly different than the one and two story single family
residences surrounding this development. This would also infringe upon the privacy of the
surrounding properties. Two story buildings would be much more appropriate.
2. The three story structure is also concerning because of the fact that the buildings will greatly
shade Springfield from the south winter sun. The street curves at the end near Shields and is already
icy in spots in the winter. A three story structure will lead to even icier conditions on an already busy
intersection, made much busier by the addition of 100 potential°residents of this development.
The fence on the property to the north has been broken numerous times by cars either sliding on the
ice or taking the curve too quickly. I am concerned about the consequences of more people and more
ice on that corner.
3. Traffic and parking are of great concern to me related to this potential development for several
reasons including #2 above
a. The current placement of the entrance is right next to an existing property.
b. The entrance is also on the curve which inhibits visibility and could lead to potential accidents.
Cars are parked on this section of the road daily.
c. There are currently 20=30 cars parked on Springfield each school day and if there is not
sufficient parking required for this proposed development due to the TOD, residents and their guests
will park on Springfield as well. This will greatly change the accessibility, safety and look of our street.