HomeMy WebLinkAboutMichael and Michaleen Jeronimus_undatedHI Glen and John,
We are adjacent landowners to the Harvest Roading Fork Project and oppose this PUD at
this level.
We expected that this property would be developed but within the county’s 2030 master
plan that calls for a far less density. What this developer is seeking is almost 4 times the
destiny in the valley.
We feel that the zoning rules should be followed and not allow the developer to propose a
long term plan using form based zoning. Form Based Zoning should never be allowed due
to its huge
impacts to traffic, wildlife, and water quality. This proposed develop will cause continuous
urbanization of the valley and erase the rural feel of the lower Roaring Fork valley.
Most concerning to us, is the traffic effects! At this proposed level, it will add at least
11,000 additional car trips per day, adding 50% more traffic to Hwy 82 that is already at
capacity per CDOTs own admission.
CDOTs proposed Reduced Conflict Intersection seems so unsafe and an a experiment that
is not wanted by us. RFTA doesn’t think it can work for their needs either. The developer in
their PUD doesn’t even discuss construction traffic that will exacerbate the amount of
traffic!
Wildlife impacts will be irreparable by this development. The pressure that 5,000 people,
that will live there, to the Roaring Fork Conservancy easement is incompatible with the
intent of the easement. Roaring
Fork Conservancy has already stated in their referral all the requirements and set backs
that the developer needs to follow. We except this to be the case.
We support the planning staff in what we are sure, has been a very difficult PUD to review.
We feel Form Based Zoning is so broad and open ended that is not appropriate for this site,
we need to know drainage,
building height and types, street lay out, that is required by the county zoning rules. We
strongly believe what this Applicant is proposing, that staff should recommend denial.
Thank you for your time,
Michael and Michaleen Jeronimus
9173 HWY 82