Frederick housing project aims for affordable market

Among the newer developments is Maple Village, a 12-home subdivision in Frederick.
Developer Dave Doucette, who lives in Longmont and maintains offices in Frederick, so far has completed six of the tri-level homes and has two more under construction. Prices run around $109,900 for the 1,300-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bathroom homes.
"I feel we have a truly affordable product," Doucette said.
He noted that interior woodwork is oak, genuine tile is used in the kitchens and the lower levels of the remaining homes will be finished as part of the original price.
He achieves his margins by acting as builder and general contractor for the homes and by working with the same two-man crew to construct the homes.
"We˜ve become very efficient," Doucette said.
Most of the buyers are coming from the Boulder County area, following the influx of companies moving to Weld County.
"Many of them work for the companies that are coming into the business parks," Doucette said.
He first tested the affordable-housing market in Dacono 18 months ago, when he purchased some infill land next to existing town homes.
"We did 12 new units of 1,300 square feet, with garages, for around $84,500 apiece," Doucette said.
Doucette intends to continue working in the affordable-housing market. He˜s considering purchasing additional land in Frederick that could support approximately 80 homes.
Maple Village is being marketed by Ken Kinzig of Longmont˜s Kinkane Realty. Kinzig previously owned the land where Maple Village sitsBroomfield firm chooses Larimer
LOVELAND — Peak Engineering and Automation Co. has become the first tenant of the Longview Business Park on the west side of U.S. Highway 287 between Loveland and Fort Collins.
The firm, at 599 W. 71st St. in Loveland, is a custom design and fabrication company with the ability to turn concepts and ideas into practical working projects.
Partners Kurt and Aviva Pflock and Allen and Joan Schultz built the building "on nights and weekends" and had their grand opening last month.
A full range of design and manufacturing capabilities, from simple brackets and drafting to complex machines such as robots, conveyors and assembly equipment is available.
Specialty work includes complete automation of manufacturing processes and production. Six employees now work at the 2,400-square-foot headquarters.Harley Davidson site gets tenant
FORT COLLINS — Kelly Supply Co., an industrial supply house headquartered in Grand Island, Neb., has purchased the former Johns Harley Davidson building at 2135 E. Mulberry St. and relocated its Fort Collins store to the site.
The company has 12 branches in Iowa, Nebraska, and Colorado. The local Kelly Supply branch was established 10 years ago and provides a complete line of industrial products, including pipe valves and fittings, to Northern Colorado.
The expanded facility has increased the warehouse space by 50 percent and the pipe yard by 200 percent.
The company also provides local Internet service through KDSI Internet Service.Sales & leases
Innovative Openings has leased 1,240 square feet at 5748 S. College Ave., Unit C, in Fort Collins. The business specializes in window coverings and shade solutions. This is Innovative Openings˜ third location, with others in Boulder and Denver. Rhys Christensen of Realtec Commercial Real Estate Services negotiated the lease.
Harmony Auto leased 1,900 square feet at 216 Racquette Drive, Unit 3, in Fort Collins. Jim Mokler of Realtec handled the deal along with Tom Goll.
Advanced Energy Industries Inc. of Fort Collins leased 31,239 square feet at 4424 Innovation Drive. Jim Mokler and Dan Eckles of Realtec negotiated the lease, along with Tom Livingston of the Everitt Cos.
Cheetah Advanced Technology, a producer of software for the construction industry, has expanded and moved into new headquarters in the First National Bank building at 155 E. Boardwalk Drive, Suite 280. The company now occupies 5,023 square feet. Rhys Christensen of Realtec handled the deal.Carol Wood can be reached at (970) 221-5400, (970) 365-1683 or (800) 440-3506. Her fax number is (970) 221-5432, and her e-mail address is carolwood@ncbr.com.