would affect her property and neighborhood.
Matt Flood - 609 N Beshear Ct, Erie, CO, added that he has been here since 2005
and struggles with this being a commercial site. It was originally designated to
be a daycare and it makes more sense to keep this as residential. With the Town
Center so being so close, he is concerned about what commercial will be on site.
There is no control over what business will be on the site. There is a concern for
traffic, activity, lights, and noise.
Lance Dawson, 743 S Beshear Ct, Erie, CO emphasized that the area is a
residential neighborhood and one they chose specifically for the open areas,
lack of development/construction on every corner, and wanted a place to raise a
family. They value the walk ability of the community but expressed significant
concerns about traffic, noting that the site’s only access point is off of Meller
Street which would cause an increase in traffic - where many children ride bikes.
He believes additional traffic would create safety risks and pointed out that
substantial retail development already exists nearby. The town cannot guarantee
occupancy on this site. He does not support adding commercial uses at this
location.
Sharon Kent, Bain Dr, Erie, CO would like to maintain the current quiet
neighborhood residential and keep the commercial activity on County Line
Rd/Erie Parkway to keep the area safe for the children that walk to the
elementary school as well as keep the area clear from additional traffic.
Lunell Gilliland, 730 Mathews Cr, Erie, CO does not support plan for several
reasons including the increase in traffic, kids walk and ride their bikes in this
area, the increase in noise, and light pollution. She is concerned if this is a goal
to have a walk ability neighborhood center why it needs 86 - 100 parking spots
which would defeat the purpose. Having a grocery store and various coffee shops
in the area seems to cover this. She would like to keep the town feeling of Erie.
Garret Mathews, 730 S Beshear Ct voiced opposition to the rezoning. Has
concerns with traffic increases along Meller, privacy for the home nearby, and
particularly with safety especially with respect to the children who often take this
route to school. He does not want to see safety concerns in the neighborhood
with this commercial space and would like to keep the current feel of the
neighborhood. The neighbors have stated that they do not agree to the proposed
project. If the Resolution is approved, he does not agree that it satisfies the
Approval Criteria regarding the improvement of public health, safety, and
general welfare. There seems to be overwhelming opposition in this meeting as
well as the neighborhood meeting as this is not a benefit to the community.
Ryan Durfey, 601 N Beshear Ct, Erie, CO is opposed to the development. Noted
that the homes that back to proposed project are all partial walkout
basements.There is no amount of buffering that would stop you from seeing the
cars and traffic on this site. He has concerns regarding traffic, buffering, noise,
and loss of privacy. Is generally in favor of mixed use, but a thoughtful idea is
transition from single family to multi-family to office space to commercial/retail
with parking. There is no transition to the more intensive uses and is more in
favor of thoughtful development.
Kevin Cheek, 1679 Bain Dr, Erie, CO is in opposition of this plan. Has concern for
the safety of children walking to school, increased traffic, speeding, and there is
still wildlife in the neighborhood. He voiced concerns about the light & sound
pollution coming from this project making it less hospitable to wildlife and owls.
