More News (continued)
. . . The pond, probably built in the late 60′s as a retaining basin, has silted in over the years and is in danger of turning into wetlands: a condition that is very difficult to reverse due to ecological and other restrictions.
The approval process is expected to be a lengthy one although the Board has had productive meetings with various government officials. Funds have been allocated in the 2012 budget to begin the process. We’ll keep you posted.
Current news.
September 2011 – Haystack/Perry Park Mitigation Complete
The mitigation program for the border between the Haystack Ranch and Perry Park Ranch is now complete. This effort will provide protection for the Park from the entryway pond to Pike National Forest.
October 1, 2011 – ARRA grant completed
The ARRA grant that provided the Metro District with $700,000 in funds to mitigate essentially all of the Metro District properties has been completed. In cooperation with special crews from Larkspur Fire, fire breaks have been created at the Park’s boundaries and adjacent to residential properties within the Park. The District is now formulating plans to maintain these breaks to insure future safety of its residents.
Topics of General Interest.
Don’t Feed The Animals
Though there is a great attraction in feeding wild animals, every wildlife expert will tell you that you are doing them no favor. Let nature do the nurturing.
Slash Pick Up
The Metro District sponsors two slash pick ups a year: one in the summer, usually in July and one in the Fall, usually October. Materials that will be accepted are tree limbs and other brush, not to exceed 6 inches in diameter, which must be cut in lengths no greater than 8 feet. Logs of a greater diameter should be cut in 4 foot lengths and stacked separately. Slash should be placed 6 feet from the edge of the road and in concentrated piles as tall as possible. Care should be taken not to stack near utilities or any overhead wires or low hanging trees.
The money allocated by the district for these pickups is for the mitigation program. Items that will not be picked up are any landscaping materials, construction materials, grass or pine needles, metal, rocks or any bagged material.
Slash should be placed off the pavement on the roadside no earlier than the month prior to the start of the pickup. There is a significant fire hazard if brush is allowed to dry out at the roadside.
Mulch Availability
When available, the Metro District offers free mulch during the summer months. The mulch is derived from grinding up the slash from the residents’ mitigation efforts. The material is stored at the end of the unpaved section of Perry Park Blvd. in a fenced area. The mulch is generally available from June to October on the first Saturday of the month. A notice is posted on the Metro District sign post at the entrance to the Park.
Vehicle Access to Upper Cheyenne Roads
Upper Cheyenne is a system of undeveloped roads on the southern border of the Park adjoining Pike National Forest. For that reason it is a favorite hiking area for residents.
Access is limited to hikers and 4-wheel vehicles but generally not ATVs unless street licensed. To limit vehicle access, the road has been gated.
Gate keys for vehicle access to the Upper Cheyenne area are restricted to owners of property in the Park. A request for a key must be accompanied by the form below. Please send to Andy Morris, 6964 Fox Circle, Larkspur, CO 80118. Please note the various conditions of permitted access. Upper Cheyenne Visitor’s Permit
Road Signs
To maintain the rural look of the Park, residents are requested not to post temporary signs on the County-owned land next to the paved roadway. This is illegal under County ordinance. This includes vendor signs, advertising and political signs. The only exception are signs which advertise homes for sale. These must not be larger than one square foot. Residents may however, post any of the above signage on their property.
Ponds and Open Space
The District’s ponds, streams and open space are available for all Park residents to enjoy. Be certain to take proper caution when on these properties and make sure that the area is not privately owned. The Upper Cheyenne area, though undeveloped, is all private property so hikers are requested to stay on the roads. Access to Lake Wauconda is generally restricted to members of the country club.
Covenants
Perry Park has differing (though similar) covenants for each of the original filings. To determine which covenants apply to your home you need to review the covenant specific to your filing. Information on the various covenants can be obtained from Mr. Paul Temaat (303-681-9303, coordinator for the various filing architectural committees.
Zoning
Any zoning questions should be referred to the Douglas County Zoning Board.
Home Owners Association
Though there is no home owners’ association for the single family homes in Perry Park Ranch, the two townhouse complexes have such an association..
