Board of Trustees Action Items
Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Development Code Update Approved

After a Public Hearing, the Board of Trustees approved Ordinance 1056, amending portions of the Firestone Development Code (FDC) that regulate residential group homes. The text amendment provides and updates language consistent with current Colorado state statutes and case law regarding residential group homes and provides better clarity and consistency of regulations, definitions, and enforcement between sections of the FDC.

The Planning & Zoning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on December 5, 2024, and voted to adopt Resolution PC-24-06, recommending approval of Ordinance 1056 to the Board of Trustees.

Firestone Master Plan Amendment Approved

After a Public Hearing, the Board of Trustees ratified and approved the Planning and Zoning Commission's adoption of the Amendment to the 2013 Town of Firestone Master Plan about land uses for Central Park. 

Since being purchased in 2005, the 252-acre Central Park property has had varying iterations for its vision. In 2020, the Parks Open Space & Trails Master Plan adopted Central Park as the #1 priority in the plan. In 2021, eight master plan community meetings were held, leading to the current master plan effort, which incorporated further public engagement with financing and feasibility studies, development alternatives, and an actionable plan. Through this process, Central Park is planned to be a mixed-use campus incorporating community and regional amenities identified in six planning areas: Civic, Sports Field Complex, Active Outdoor, Naturalized Area, Mixed Use, and Gateway. 

The Firestone Master Plan is the guiding document that helps determine zoning and land use classifications, which ultimately will be the basis for the development of Central Park. Wednesday night's approved Amendment provides consistency with the ongoing work and the most current master plan for Central Park. 

Agreement for Water Plant Expansion Design Approved

During Wednesday night's meeting, the Board of Trustees approved an agreement with Plummer Associates, Inc. to provide design services for the expansion of the water treatment plant's capacity to 5.0 MGD.

The Town has projected its growth through 2035 in its water service area and determined that it will require more treated water capacity from the St. Vrain Water Treatment Plant. Plummer was the design lead for the existing water treatment plant and was the construction engineer during the facility's construction. Their institutional knowledge of the facility makes them a uniquely efficient choice for the expansion design. The scope of services includes the tasks and professionals needed to prepare final bidding and construction documents. The expansion design is expected to begin in February and will be completed in 2026.

Volunteer Position Open on the Planning & Zoning Commission

The Board of Trustees is looking for a volunteer to serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission.  Serving the Town is an excellent way to become active in the decision-making process of Town government and give back to your community. 

The Planning & Zoning Commission is a seven-member advisory board to the Board of Trustees. It provides recommendations on land use and related development applications and also serves as the Board of Adjustments.

The Planning & Zoning Commission typically meets twice monthly, on the first and third Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room/Court Room at the Firestone Police and Municipal Court Facility, 9900 Park Avenue, Firestone, CO 80504. 

All volunteers must be residents of the Town, and anyone who wishes to serve on final decision-making boards cannot have a financial interest in a contract with the Town.

Those who are interested in volunteering must complete an application online here. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.  The Mayor will review candidate applications and, will recommend appointments at a regularly scheduled Town Board meeting.

Additional Information

View the complete January 8, 2025, Board of Trustees meeting packet and recording of the meeting here.
 
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