Home - Friends of Ralston Creek Neighborhoods

Current Status: october 2024

For additional information or to leave a message: frcneighborhoods@gmail.com

September 17, 2024 Public Hearing with Planning Commission
- Commission denied approval to amend language in Comprehensive Plan by 6-1
November 4, 2024 Public Hearing with Arvada City Council
- City Council will meet to review Planning Commission recommendation and either

ratify recommendation or deny recommendation

Comments
- Send to City Council members in care of Jeremiah Bebo, Planner JBebo@arvada.org
- Must include your name, address, and an e-signature to be considered —written comments have same value as presenting before the City Council

Aerial view of proposed RV storage lot

Proposed RV storage site is large gray-brown land in middle

Our MISSION

The mission of Friends of Ralston Creek Neighborhoods is to support environmentally responsible re-development of a closed landfill adjacent to Ralston Creek and Croke Canal.

We work towards that goal with research, by reviewing existing models of landfill reuse, and with neighbor advocacy.

To Express your concerns about RV Storage being potentially allowed to develop on a former 14 acre landfill with a large methane plume contained beneath it 30 feet from the Ralston Creek and Trail, please email city council representatives below.

Bob Fifer, District 4; BFifer@arvada.org (Councilperson for Northwest Arvada)

Lisa Feret, At-Large; lferet@arvada.org

Sharon Davis, At-Large; sdavis@arvada.org

John Marriott, District 3; jmarriott@arvada.org

Lauren Simpson, Mayor; lsimpson@arvada.org

Randy Moorman, Mayor Pro Tem, District 1; rmoorman@arvada.org

Shawna Ambrose, District 2; sambrose@arvada.org

Legal defense of the Ralston Creek and Trail comes at a cost.

Please contribute whatever you can afford.

NEWS UPDATES

Unanswered Concerns:

Plan submitted for proposed RV storage lot does not have provisions for “gray and black” waste disposal. Will some RV owners dump contents on site which could affect ground water and Ralston Creek water?
No on site service stations for RV owners.
Is there room for a Fire Truck/Engine to navigate storage lot roads in case of fire?
What type of lighting will be installed: blue (cool) or yellow/red (warm)?
Will there be a privacy fence around entire property including area facing Ralston Creek and the GEOS community?
Most homeowners nationwide are aware of an increase in home insurance. Might the use of an unregulated landfill with a large methane plume be considered a hazard and affect homeowner insurance rates in close by residential areas? Research was presented at June 3rd City Council meeting.
Most area RV storage lots are located in non-residential areas. Is this proposed storage lot compatible with GEOS, Forest Springs, and West Woods residential communities as well as many trail users who use the Ralston Creek area for recreation?
How does proposed RV storage plan address concerns mentioned in historical and recent Geotechnical reports? Three Geotechnical Reports

Map RV Project 2024.3 (1)

Yellow 40 RV parking areas located close to Ralston Creek and Ralston Trail

Blue Ralston Creek

Green Ralston Creek Trail

Application Process

March 4, 2024 Developer submitted 1st Application for proposed RV storage lot
March 6, 2024 City Planning Manager notifies client that application was accepted with following steps:
- - - Application is place on review track requiring a Public Hearing
    - Planning Staff–responsible to review/approve (1) the site plan and (2) minor subdivision
    - Planning Commission & City Council–responsible to review Comprehensive Plan Amendment
April 8, 2024 1st Staff Review Comments requested more information from the Developer
June 24, 2024 Developer submitted 2nd Application update
July 27, 2024 2nd Staff Review Comments July 24, 2024–await 3rd Application update
September 2, 2924 notices mailed to residences within 1500 feet of proposed project

public notice signs posted at landfill site

September 17, 2024 Public Hearing with City Planning Commission
November 4, 2024 Public Hearing with Arvada City Council Members

NOTE: Exchange of Client Plan submittal responses and City Staff reviews continue until requirements established by the City’s Land Development Code are satisfied

What scene do you want to see from Ralston Creek Trail?