Board of Trustees Action Items
Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Neighbors Point Park Construction Contract

During Wednesday night's meeting, the Board of Trustees approved a construction contract for the Neighbors Point Park. In 2019, the Board of Trustees identified this project as a priority. Since then, the Board of Trustees and Town Staff worked with the Neighbors Point HOA and residents in the neighborhood to create a complete concept for the park.

The park, located at 10140 Neighbors Parkway, will include many improvements to the existing park. Including a crusher fine trail, shelters, picnic tables, fencing, and pet waste stations. Other new park amenities include fitness stations, swing benches, a mountain interpretative sign, and a synthetic playfield and putting green.

The contractor will begin construction in early July, with anticipation of being complete by the end of the year. The park will be closed while the work is being done. Please avoid the construction area and adhere to any posted safety signage.

Lot 2 at 19 & 26 Crossings Final Development Plan Approved

During Wednesday night's meeting, the Board of Trustees approved a Final Development Plan (FDP) for Lot 2, 19 & 26 Crossings. The approximate location of the FDP is the southwest corner of Zinnia Avenue (WCR 26) and Locust Street (WCR 19).

Lot 2 will be developed into an outdoor recreational vehicle (RV) storage area with covered RV parking along the western property line. Access into the business will be from Zinnia Avenue (WCR 26). The RV storage facility will be operated during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Access to the storage area will be via gated key entry during daylight hours only. There will be an RV dump station and vault located near the entrance gate to the storage area. To the maximum extent practicable, the outdoor storage area will be screened by 6-foot tall privacy fences consisting of wood fencing facing Zinnia Avenue (WCR 26) and chain link fencing with slats along the east, south and west property lines.

The FDP approval is the final step in the Firestone Development Code process before the building permit process.

Public Hearing Set for WCR 19 Annexation

During Wednesday night's meeting, the Board of Trustees approved Resolution 21-63, accepting the petition for annexing of a portion of Weld County Road 19 and setting the public hearing date for the annexation.

On April 26, 2021, the Weld County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing the execution of a "Petition for Annexation to the Town of Firestone" for a portion of Weld County Road 19. The total area proposed for annexation is approximately 36.8 acres and consists of the CR 19 from CR 26 north to State Highway 66; and CR 19 from CR 24 south to CR 18. The Board of Trustees previously approved an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the City of Fort Lupton on April 14, 2021, regarding growth and boundary areas of the two municipalities.

Board of Trustee acceptance of the Petition via Resolution 21-63 does the following:

Establishes that the Board of Trustees finds the Petition to be in substantial compliance with the Firestone Development Code and the laws of the State of Colorado; and,
Sets a Public Hearing date and time of July 14, 2021, at 7:00 pm.

Historic Firestone Neighborhood Plan Contract

The Board of Trustees, on Wednesday night, approved a consulting contract with MIG, Inc., to prepare the Historic Firestone Neighborhood Plan. The Town of Firestone was awarded $20,000 from the Department of Local Affairs' (DOLA) REDI Grant Program to develop the Historic Firestone Sub-Area (now Neighborhood) Plan. The Town Board accepted this grant in December of 2020.

The Neighborhood Plan will include an analysis of the current conditions within the Historic Firestone area, the unique factors and benefits of the area, and goals and objectives to assist decision-makers in committing resources to enhance the area. The outcome of the plan will be a guiding document for the Board of Trustees to depend on for making quality decisions regarding the development of programs, further projects, and funding for such efforts.

The project will begin in June with public input efforts beginning in late June and into July. The community is welcome and encouraged to participate in the process. More information will be shared at www.firestoneco.gov/projects.

REMINDERS:

Firestone residents and business owners are invited to join your elected officials on Wednesday, June 2 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for a Chat with a Trustee. The event will be held in the Training Room at the Firestone Police Department (9900 Park Avenue). This is a great opportunity to speak with Firestone's elected officials, ask questions and discuss issues or concerns related to the Town of Firestone. There will not be a formal presentation, so join us whenever you can.
The Board continues to meet about the Central Park Master Plan Project during our Work Sessions, held on the 3^rd Wednesday of every month. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, June 16^th. The public is invited to join and be a part of the planning process. Visit www.firestoneco.gov/CentralPark for more information.

Additional Information

View complete May 26, 2021 Board of Trustees Meeting Packet here.

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