Protect Gunbarrel's Local Wildlife Through the Creation of a Greater Twin Lakes Open Space - Stop City Annexation and High Density Growth

I am opposed to any land use designation change of these properties. We need to preserve these three land parcels as part of the Greater Twin Lakes Open Space area!

Not only owls but everyone else nonhuman also needs their space. We can't keep building up everything, leaving nothing for anyone else.

No!

Though I live in Longmont, I frequent Twin Lakes. It is an important wildlife area and corridor and there are better areas to put high density development.

I do wish to keep the open space. No more building of houses or buildings. Please.

I've lived in the area for over 20 years and don't like what is happening in Gunbarrel - talk about density! This used to be a nice rural type area

I passionately support this petition.

This area must remain open space. The high density development already taking place in Gunbarrel is out of control.

Under 2.06 Preservation of Rural Areas and Amenities of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan it states: "The city and county will attempt to preserve existing rural land use and character in and adjacent to the Boulder Valley where environmentally sensitive areas, hazard areas, agriculturally significant lands, vistas, significant historic resources, and established rural residential areas exist. A clear boundary between urban and rural areas at the periphery of the city will be maintained, where possible." These properties are completely surrounded by unincorporated Boulder County and are not within Boulder city limits. There is no contiguity at all to the City of Boulder. They are surrounded by rural residential neighborhoods and Open Space. The county should be preserving these lands not dropping high density urban development into the middle of a rural residential area. This is in direct conflict of the preservation of rural areas and amenities under 2.06.

This land parcel is not suitable for high density housing. Allowing this land parcel to remain in its natural state allows the land parcel to maintain its unique natural character, maintain its passive recreational use, protect and preserve wildlife, preserve and protect area wetlands, and continue to mitigate and reduce flooding in areas downgradient from the two lakes and irrigation channels.

Neither of the two parcels at 6655 and 6600 Twin Lakes Road are good candidates for multi-family affordable housing for many reasons, including: • This area is a designated wetland area and home to owls, herons, foxes, coyotes and migratory wildlife; that makes it unsuitable for future development and prone to flooding. • Poor ‘walkability’ score - a vehicle is needed to access the local shopping, banks, restaurants, and medical center. RTD bus service (route 205) is within walking distance for most people. • Lack of nearby family-related services - no nearby public schools, libraries, recreational centers, or Housing and Human services. • Access - there is only one road in and out of the Twin Lakes/Red Fox Hills subdivisions, it is not that well maintained now. • Development of large multi-family housing structures on these parcels will violate multiple commitments of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan and will seriously degrade the established, low-density, rural residential character of the Twin Lakes and Red Fox Hills neighborhoods. • There is overwhelming opposition by affected residents in nearby neighborhoods to City annexation of and multi-family housing development on these parcels. I've lived in Twin Lakes for over 25 years, I bought a house here as I like the rural character and space.

The Boulder county commissioners are incredible hypocrites who have already lost in court for wielding their power illegally over their subdivision road maintenance tax scam. Good luck fighting them!

I moved here in 1986 for the quiet semi-rural nature of the neighborhood. Twin Lakes is a great place to visit and go with the sights and rhythm of nature. There's already been some development since I've been here, but cutting off the wildlife and scenic corridor to the south with high-density housing seems unreasonable. We already have lots of apartments (both old and new) surrounding Gunbarrel Square. These either already are affordable or could be better managed for low-income housing. It's time to put more priority on the open space character of Greater Twin Lakes while we still can. While I'm here let's also remember to open up the fence more for turtle migration between the two lakes!

The proposed development is been done without local community input or investment in local infrastructure (bike trail, parks, rec center, parking, streets, flood control, fire and police)

Terrible spot for high density housing.

It is a nice piece of unused land which also reduces the heat island effect keeping Boulder area cooler. Plenty of wildlife always out there. This neighborhood is not built for another 120-240 apartments.. That is ridiculous... This is probably one of the city or counties friends wanting to put in the housing... Either way it stinks of the peoples republic of Boulder government over exercising their power over the people yet again.

This is such a beautiful area and a wonderful place in the midst of an already developed neighborhood. Gunbarrel does not need more homes or traffic.

Protect the owls!

Why can't you build some little houses again like in Martin Acres, house people can afford and that are energy stable. Little two bedroom houses.....

Not in favor of increased density in this area. Too much wildlife at risk. High water tables are a risk.