Re: [cobirds] Potential Development at Belmar Park Jeff Co

I'd love to hear more input on this from other perspectives as well. Based on some input from others, I'm personally not as concerned about this development as something like Barr Lake, but I'm willing to change my opinion.

What I've heard is that the area that's being developed is not really active habitat, but already developed into sterile office landscaping. Though of course the mature trees must be used by birds passing through, they don't host the amount of nests or resident birds that the foliage around the lake itself does. The lawn itself is only really favored by the geese, while most birds utilize the neighboring meadow and wetland space.

While additional housing adjacent to a park like this may increase foot traffic, it's already a very popular park. As long as trash is kept in check and erosion is well managed, this doesn't seem like an inherently bad thing. In fact, I would happy for a new set of residents to be able to experience the park at their doorstep, without the need to drive there. This multi-unit housing setup (more efficient than single family homes) would also have walkable access to a library and grocery stores.

Again, I'd love to hear (respectfully) from both sides about the pros and cons of this proposed development.

- Evan

On Oct 7, 2023, at 1:12 PM, Nate Bond <nnbond22@gmail.com> wrote:

Hello Everyone,

This morning I had a lovely time birding one of my favorite locations in Jefferson County, Belmar Park.  Not a ton of song birds, but it was fun to see some new waterfowl moving about.

The park was having their annual cider fest and there were some folks sharing news about potential development at the park that could potentially be detrimental to the park's habitat so I wanted to make people aware.  All of the information I got was from the group opposed to this development so feel free to add additional relevant information if any of this is inaccurate.  Due to the quick turnaround for a council vote I thought it better to get some information out there rather than fact check everything.

Details on proposed development:

Currently there is a proposed 5 story apartment building with 414 units directly to the East of the park at it's main entrance.   The development extends up to the park property line and in order to build this apartment complex 69 trees are due to be removed.  There will be a City Council meeting Monday October 9th at 7pm. 480 S. Allison Parkway across from the Cultural center.  The organization opposed does not have a website, but if you want to reach out to them you can email savethepark@spamex.com.  Even if you are unable to attend the meeting they let me know that you can also provide comment on the issue virtually or by leaving a message.

Nate Bond

Denver/Jeff Co

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