HomeMy WebLinkAboutWATERGLEN PUD PDP - 71 93A - CORRESPONDENCE - (6)least, we recommend not developing lots 48-63 and
restoring this area to native grassland to increase the
buffer zone and wildlife habitat.
(3) To reduce potential disturbance to waterfowl and other
wildlife using the Slough, we recommend that solid board
fences be used along lot lines that border the Slough.
The applicant should also consider construction of
earthen berms along roadways, and perhaps residential
lots, that border the Slough to, again, reduce
disturbance to wildlife using the Slough.
(4) To maintain the character, and waterfowl use of the site,
we .recommend that proposed tree and shrub plantings be
placed only at the edges (along roads, developed areas)
of the Slough and not, as shown on the plan, between
detention areas and the Slough.
(5) Before the preliminary plan for this project can be
approved by Natural Resources, the applicant needs to
provide written documentation that will support that this
proposed plan will not negatively affect the water
quality, quantity, and temperature of Cooper Slough. Any
potential affects on groundwater and subsequent affect on
the Slough also needs to be documented in writing. The
applicant needs to address the environmental concerns
expressed in both of the CDOW memos attached.
Significant changes to the hydrology and water quality of
the Slough on the northside of Vine has a great potential
to also be detrimental to the Slough and associated
wildlife that use the area south of Vine.
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Natural Resources Division
M E M O R A N D U M
Date: January 28, 1994
To: Steve Olt, Planner
CC: Tom Shoemaker, Natural Resources Director
Mark Leslie, Colorado Division of Wildlife
From: Karen Manci, Environmental Planner "0\1-\
Re: Natural Resources Comments on Revised Preliminary Plan for
Waterglen P.U.D. ,
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As the attached memos from the Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW)
indicate, Cooper Slough is a unique and valuable natural resource,
providing critical habitat for waterfowl as well as important
habitat for other wildlife species. Mark Leslie and James
Ringelman of the CDOW have stated their concern that the proposed
development has the potential to greatly impact, not only the
northern section of the Slough that is within the Waterglen P.U.D.,
but also the portion of the Slough south of East Vine Drive and the
proposed development. Mark Leslie has reviewed the revised
preliminary plan for the Waterglen P.U.D. and is seeking review by
James Ringelman, as well. You should be receiving their written
comments shortly.
The following is a summary of some of the concerns that the Natural
Resources Division and Mark Leslie of the CDOW have regarding the
revised preliminary plan:
(1) The park's irrigation storage pond will impact the
Slough. It is recommended that the pond be moved to a
location that does not overlap the wetland boundary of
the Slough and where it will not impact the water quality
and hydrology of the Slough.
(2) Developed areas are less than 100 feet from the Slough on
the east side (area of Lots 21-26). There is concern
that this will not be adequate to protect the water
quality of the Slough or provide enough buffering to
protect wildlife use. To help ensure limited wildlife
impact, protection of the west side of the Slough to the
canal (i.e., Modular or Conventional Housing units on
plan) from any development and restoring this area to
native grassland habitat is preferred. At the very
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