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We, the undersigned oppose the proposed re-zoning of W. Quincy Ave & S. Eldridge St., located adjacent to the Home Depot at 4277 S. Eldridge St . in Morrison, Co. The parcels are currently zoned commercial C-1 and PUD under the CMP (Community Master Plan). The rezoning is not compatible with the CMP and residents in the community do not support this project. Residents oppose this project based on the following reasons:
1. The proposed residential rezoning is located in a designated dipping bedrock area. This geological hazard is responsible for tens of millions in excess maintenance and repair costs to taxpayers and homeowners. According to the Colorado Geological Survey, swelling soils are one of the nation’s most prevalent causes of damage to buildings and construction. Annual losses are estimated in the range of $2 billion. The losses include severe structural damage, cracked driveways, sidewalks and basement floors, heaving of roads and highway structures, condemnation of buildings, and disruption of pipelines and sewer lines. The presence of this geological hazard is very evident in the Home depot service road, which displays large cracks and heaving concrete (gutters).
2. Additional traffic in an area that already experiences a larger amount of traffic than most residential areas. This area experiences a constant flow of residential, business, vendor, trail user and church traffic from the Soda Lakes community, Home Depot, gas station, strip mall, and the Kingdom Hall (Church). Many C-470 Bikeway trail users also use Eldridge St. for vehicle parking.
3. Part of the C-470 Bikeway route runs directly through S. Eldridge St., and any additional residential traffic poses an increased danger to trail users.
4. An increase in noise pollution in an area that is already closely located to C-470.
5. The majority of the Soda Lakes Community residents purchased their properties because of the hogback and Red Rocks amphitheater views. The building of homes on these parcels will impede resident's views and negatively affect their property values.
6. Eldridge St. is 530 ft. long and currently all Soda Lakes 1 & 2 residents must use Eldridge St. as the only access point to their homes. Soda Lakes has a total of 82 1-3 bedroom units, with an average of 2 vehicles per unit, totaling 164 vehicles. Many Soda Lakes community members use Eldridge St. for resident and guest parking.The increase in residential traffic will negatively impact and endanger community members.
7. A lack of infrastructure to support another residential area.
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Updates
December 7, 2017
I have been looking at the shifting pavement near the Home Depot again and it reminds me exactly why we started this fight to keep our neighborhood safe. Your stories about the traffic and the ground hazards prove that we are not alone in worrying about this development. I am spending my time digging through the official planning documents to make sure we are ready for the next public hearing.
December 7, 2017
Seeing this groundswell of support is deeply personal for me because I know the damage these swelling soils have already caused our neighborhood. It feels like the community is finally being heard after being ignored for far too long.
28 Comments
Bad idea. This little stretch of S Eldridge St already handles much too much traffic.... plus one of the most used bike paths in the metro... plus all truck traffic for the Home Depot. Not a good idea to double the auto congestion here.
The noise and traffic in this area is already high. To destroy the area around Bear Creek Park in order to jam in more houses is unconscionable.
Against the rezoning! Our property values depend on the views of redrocks, quietness and privacy of the area, and privacy granted by the open space.
Enough cluster builds in the foothills. Enough Californication of our hills and mountains. Our water tables are being hurt. There were already issue at Kipling/Quincy home build. Go east with this.
I am apparently to any more building in my neighborhood. I own a home directly on Quincey and to add to the already high amount of traffic, noise, wreaks that will take place in front of my home is ridiculous and would greatly effect my enjoyment of the propert I have owned for five years!
Wrong area for high density homes
Save the view and solitude of this area.
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We, the undersigned oppose the proposed re-zoning of W. Quincy Ave & S. Eldridge St., located adjacent to the Home Depot at 4277 S. Eldridge St . in Morrison, Co. The parcels are currently zoned commercial C-1 and PUD under the CMP (Community Master Plan). The rezoning is not compatible with the CMP and residents in the community do not support this project. Residents oppose this project based on the following reasons:
1. The proposed residential rezoning is located in a designated dipping bedrock area. This geological hazard is responsible for tens of millions in excess maintenance and repair costs to taxpayers and homeowners. According to the Colorado Geological Survey, swelling soils are one of the nation’s most prevalent causes of damage to buildings and construction. Annual losses are estimated in the range of $2 billion. The losses include severe structural damage, cracked driveways, sidewalks and basement floors, heaving of roads and highway structures, condemnation of buildings, and disruption of pipelines and sewer lines. The presence of this geological hazard is very evident in the Home depot service road, which displays large cracks and heaving concrete (gutters).
2. Additional traffic in an area that already experiences a larger amount of traffic than most residential areas. This area experiences a constant flow of residential, business, vendor, trail user and church traffic from the Soda Lakes community, Home Depot, gas station, strip mall, and the Kingdom Hall (Church). Many C-470 Bikeway trail users also use Eldridge St. for vehicle parking.
3. Part of the C-470 Bikeway route runs directly through S. Eldridge St., and any additional residential traffic poses an increased danger to trail users.
4. An increase in noise pollution in an area that is already closely located to C-470.
5. The majority of the Soda Lakes Community residents purchased their properties because of the hogback and Red Rocks amphitheater views. The building of homes on these parcels will impede resident's views and negatively affect their property values.
6. Eldridge St. is 530 ft. long and currently all Soda Lakes 1 & 2 residents must use Eldridge St. as the only access point to their homes. Soda Lakes has a total of 82 1-3 bedroom units, with an average of 2 vehicles per unit, totaling 164 vehicles. Many Soda Lakes community members use Eldridge St. for resident and guest parking.The increase in residential traffic will negatively impact and endanger community members.
7. A lack of infrastructure to support another residential area.
Updates
December 7, 2017
I have been looking at the shifting pavement near the Home Depot again and it reminds me exactly why we started this fight to keep our neighborhood safe. Your stories about the traffic and the ground hazards prove that we are not alone in worrying about this development. I am spending my time digging through the official planning documents to make sure we are ready for the next public hearing.
December 7, 2017
Seeing this groundswell of support is deeply personal for me because I know the damage these swelling soils have already caused our neighborhood. It feels like the community is finally being heard after being ignored for far too long.
28 Comments
There is already too much traffic in this area. As a bike rider who uses the path near that area I strongly oppose this development.
Bad idea. This little stretch of S Eldridge St already handles much too much traffic.... plus one of the most used bike paths in the metro... plus all truck traffic for the Home Depot. Not a good idea to double the auto congestion here.
The noise and traffic in this area is already high. To destroy the area around Bear Creek Park in order to jam in more houses is unconscionable.
Against the rezoning! Our property values depend on the views of redrocks, quietness and privacy of the area, and privacy granted by the open space.
Enough cluster builds in the foothills. Enough Californication of our hills and mountains. Our water tables are being hurt. There were already issue at Kipling/Quincy home build. Go east with this.
I am apparently to any more building in my neighborhood. I own a home directly on Quincey and to add to the already high amount of traffic, noise, wreaks that will take place in front of my home is ridiculous and would greatly effect my enjoyment of the propert I have owned for five years!
Wrong area for high density homes
Save the view and solitude of this area.
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There is already too much traffic in this area. As a bike rider who uses the path near that area I strongly oppose this development.