Jim and Kathryn Latsis 1683 South Uinta Way and 8875 E. Mexico Dr. Denver, CO 80231

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1 August 12, 2016 Mary Oleson 1739 South Uinta Way Jim and Kathryn Latsis 1683 South Uinta Way and 8875 E. Mexico Dr. Will and Lois MacPhee 1593 South Uinta Way Re: Sub Area Plan Amendment for 1739 South Uinta Way, 1683 South Uinta Way, and 1593 South Uinta Way Letter of ntent Dear Public Works and Development: Per the recommendation put forth at the Public Hearing dated May 17, 2016, as per the Planning Commission, the owners of the properties located at 1739 South Uinta Way, 1683 South Uinta Way, and 1593 South Uinta Way respectfully have applied for a sub area plan amendment to allow 1-2 Dwelling Units per Acre. The property owner applicants attended the Four Square Mile neighborhood meeting on August 11, 2016 and announced their intent as per the agenda and minutes dated, August 11, The subject properties being considered for this Sub Area Plan Amendment are contained generally south of Florida Avenue, north of Jewell Ave, between South Uinta Way and the Arapahoe/Denver county line East Mexico Drive, Denver CO office fax

2 Page 2 The specific properties owned by the applicants are as follows : PRVATE RD 1739 South Uinta Way 2.38 Acres "" j l f f l " z = '' x

3 Page South Uinta Way 2.65 Acres i61)\ t.*ltiwwf 1683 s Ox NT - X 1- WA'Y 1593 South Uinta Way 2.41 Acres At present, per the staff report presented at the May 17, 2016 Public Hearing, the densities along the west side of Uinta, taken as a whole, do not meet the 1du/ac land use designation. This section of South Uinta Way is also the only 1du/ac designation within the Four Square Mile Subarea Plan boundary. The property owner applicants do not believe it is appropriate or equitable to continue to cause a limited number of properties on the west side of South Uinta Way to provide the neighborhood transit ion to the Highline Canal and Denver neighborhoods, or to serve as a buffer for the 90+ other homes in the neighborhood on properties averaging.3 acres in size. Long's Pine Grove, a 2.88 acre park at the intersection of East Florida Avenue and South Uinta Way creates a buffer for the neighborhood and will provide safe access to other Arapahoe County open space via the Highline Canal. On June 30, 2016,the property owner applicants attended a pre-submittal meeting with Arapahoe County Planning, Engineering, and SEMSWA staff to understand the requirements and cost involved in submitting for development. Subsequently,the property owner applicants were advised the next step in the land development process would be to submit for a sub area plan amendment to address their concerns regarding density and flexibility in their land use objectives as per the Planning Commission's recommendation.

4 Page 4 f the Planning Commission were to approve the property owner applicants' request to change the density from 1du/ac to 1-2 du/ac, the property owner applicants would, at their option, apply for a zone change, and/or a subdivision of their individual properties via the appropriate processes found within the Arapahoe County Land Development Code. Rezoning of land requires public hearings before the Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners. Creating additional lots within an approved zone district requires a plat approved by the Board of County Commissioners. Per Chapter V of the Comprehensive Plan, applicants must address a checklist of items when submitting for a sub area plan amendment. The property owner applicants believe their request for an amendment complies with the criteria identified. Responses from public entities noted are the result of the previous staff-initiated amendment heard at the 5/17/2016 public meeting. 1. ntent of Amendment Provide equitable and more flexible land development options for property owner applicants. 2. Conditions that have changed in County to warrant amendment 3. Consistency with goals, objectives, policies, and intent of the Comp plan 4. Consistency with maps contained in the comp plan 5. Consistency with regional plans including Metro Vision, the Regional Transportation Plan, etc. 6. Compatibility with surrounding land uses, density, and zoning Additional development within neighborhood that does not comply with the current sub area plan. mproved access to infrastructure for applicant properties. Requested 1-2 DU/acre is consistent with density designation on east side of South Uinta Way and is lower density than surrounding 4 Square Mile residential. Request is consistent with maps in the comp plan. Consistent with current regional plans. The Mountain View Gardens neighborhood in which the three applicant properties reside consists of single family residential structures. The density ranges from one home on a large multi-acre parcel to one home on a.24-acre lot. The majority of the neighborhood, on both the east and west sides of South Uinta Way, consists of one house per 1/3 acre on R-PSF zoned lots. Zoning consists of R-A, R-1, R-2 (obsolete), R-3 (obsolete), and R-PSF. The amendment would allow the applicant properties to be more consistent with the land use, density, and zoning that currently exists in the neighborhood.

5 Page 5 7. Environmental conditions and hazards shown on the current Comp Plan 8. mportant natural features, riparian corridors, wildlife habitat, and movement corridors shown on the current Comp Plan 9. Historic resources identified on the current Comp Plan 10. Relationship to the existing road network and transportation element of the Comp Plan 11. Capabilities of, and impacts on, existing or planned special districts affected by the amendment. 12. Availability of water supply and provision of water and sanitary sewage treatment. 13. Availability of public facilities such as schools, parks and trails, libraries,fire stations, etc. No known adverse environmental conditions exist on the subject properties. No specific natural features on the subject properties are noted in the current Comp Plan. Riparian corridors,wildlife habitat, and movement corridors are largely accommodated by the Highline Canal adjacent to the subject properties. No historic resources for the subject properties are noted in the current Comp Plan Per an Arapahoe County traffic study completed in response to the staff-initiated Comp Plan Amendment, the proposed amendment does not adversely impact the existing road or transportation element. None identified at this time. Per Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation response to staff initiated amendment, letter dated February 23, 2016 "Water and Sewer service is available... Public facility responses to staff-initiated Comp Plan Amendment dated 5/17/2016 as follows : Arapahoe County Open Spaces : Letter dated March 16, 2016 states "that the amendment change would be minimal and do not expect any negative effects on open space services." Arapahoe Library District: No Comment Cunningham Fire District: No Comment on the Comprehensive Plan amendment/ letter of intent Cherry Creek School District: The Cherry Creek School District has no comment on this change. We appreciate your consideration in this matter. Mary Oleson J im and Kathryn Latsis Will and Lois MacPhee