Cheyenne Mountain Neighborhood Association

January 2004 Newletter

Dec 29, 2003

Newsletter for January, 2004


JL Ranch Project

The extension of Broadmoor Bluffs Drive to NORAD Road is proceeding. It appears work is continuing on a daily basis. Work on the roadways, drainage and utilities are the main focus of work. Most of the trucks used in the construction of the road have been using NORAD Road, which is appreciated by the residents of Broadmoor Bluffs Drive.

We are looking forward to being to use NORAD Road shortly.


Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Our Association has been working with Jerry Heimlicher to obtain assurances that open wood burning campfires are not permitted in Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Representatives of Colorado State Parks and the City Council have been discussing the development of an intergovernmental agreement to meet these goals. However, it appears that the City Council has not progressed very quickly on this issue and may be content with letters from Colorado State Parks. As an Association, we have expressed our concern that only an intergovernmental agreement can provide legal assurances that open fires will not be used in the Park. We will continue to do until our goal is reached.

Our Association?’s goal is to obtain a written agreement between the City of Colorado Springs and Colorado State Parks that guarantees that the fire mitigation measures promised to the City Council are implemented, not just the first year, but every year thereafter. The agreement would allow the City to shut down the campground if they are not adhered to. A major element of this agreement would be the use of natural gas fired campfires, which would eliminate the open fire and flying ember problems of open fires.

Street Lighting

We learned from Jerry Heimlicher that Colorado Springs Utilities has presented to the City Council revised regulations regarding street lighting and these regulations are now approved. Any small group of homeowners (or a homeowners association) may elect to either remove streetlights or install new streetlights adjacent to their homes. If anyone wishes copies of these regulations you may obtain a copy from Colorado Springs Utilities or by contacting the Association at johnicholas@adelphia.net.


Cheyenne Mountain Fire Mitigation Program

Our Association will be working this winter on the first phase of our Fire Mitigation Plan. This first phase will include the development of a pilot program for fuels reduction in one neighborhood on Cheyenne Mountain as well as the development of an evacuation planning tool or document for use by all residents. Our goal is to complete our work this winter and implement both items this coming spring. Members wishing to assist or to obtain information about this project can contact the Association at johnicholas@adelphia.net.


Soaring Eagles Development Project (YWAM Residential Development)

No change from our last newsletter has taken place.


Membership

The Association is still in need of some volunteers to help with membership activities. Your time can be as minimal as your schedule allows and any help is greatly appreciated. To volunteer, contact Maureen Frediani at Kwajmaureen@yahoo.com or 579-6643

Thanks for your help.

NORAD Visitor?’s Center Project

Work continues on the new NORAD Visitor?’s Center project on the NORAD Road. Work is scheduled to be completed this winter or early spring.

The visitor?’s center and security buildings are now enclosed and work continues inside.

The Association will continue to work with the neighbors and NORAD to complete the project will as little impact as possible on their homes.

Snow Removal

No word as yet about the meeting between Jerry Heimlicher and the City Public Works Department regarding the snow removal policy on Cheyenne Mountain. With the completion of roads in some new developments, many of the roads have experienced increased traffic or re-routed traffic, which may elevate their status for purposes of snow removal. Two examples are Ellsworth and Paisley Drive, both formally dead end streets but now major connectors throughout the neighborhoods.

If you have any comments, concerns or thoughts on snow removal, please contact the Association at johnicholas@adelphia.net.

Broadmoor Bluffs Drive Subsidence Problem

The City and Gates Development are still in disagreement about the extent and cost to repair Broadmoor Bluffs Drive. No progress on starting a permanent repair has yet taken place. The City has committed to keeping the road in good repair while the issue is resolved.


Thanks everyone. As always, if you have any questions either call me at 538-9190 or e-mail at johnicholas@adelphia.net.