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The PCVA Community Guidelines are a "must-read" for all PCVA residents. They contain all of the rules and guidelines for landscaping, parking, architectural review and much more. All residents are bound by these guidelines so please download and use as a reference.
View the latest PCVA Guidelines at www.pcva.org/uploads/7/8/8/7/78875826/pcva_guidelines_with_addendums_-_december_2023.pdf On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, the City Planning Commission voted 5-2 in favor of the Royal Pines Apartment project. The residents of Pine Creek Village showed a strong presence and provided visual proof that additional traffic in our area will be a problem, especially during an evacuation. Despite this, one council member stated, "the good of this project outweighs any potential risk." However, another commissioner acknowledged that this is a growing problem in Colorado Springs. Several commented that they were displeased with the absence of a District 20 representative to explain concerns related to overcrowding at our schools. The Deputy Fire Marshall acknowledged that the city does not consider evacuation planning. The points you, our neighbors and friends, are making (in the public record) with city officials is making an impact; it is waking them up and putting them on notice. The residents of Pine Creek Village and Colorado Springs have a voice that will be heard.
The five hour-long meeting ended in favor of the developer, but this was the expected outcome given the record of this commission. The next step in this process is to appeal to City Council, where residents will have a chance to provide arguments against this development once again. That meeting will likely be on 13 February. If City Council votes to approve it, there will be another chance to appeal the decision in court. Stay tuned for updates. Urbanization has a significant impact on the natural environment, with the increase in impervious surfaces leading to a rise in stormwater runoff. This runoff can create a range of problems, including flooding, erosion, and pollution in nearby streams and rivers. To mitigate these negative effects, the City has been constructing and maintaining Extended Detention Basins (EDBs) to manage stormwater runoff.
EDBs are designed to collect and treat stormwater before releasing it into receiving waters, thus reducing the amount of pollutants that enter these natural water bodies. Properly maintained EDBs have been found to be highly effective at removing certain types of pollutants and storing water during larger storm events. However, poorly functioning EDBs can lead to pond failure, which can result in unpleasant odors, insect infestations, and unsightly conditions. The main causes of EDB failure include poor vegetation maintenance, clogged inlets caused by trash and debris, sediment accumulation, failed side slopes, and inadequate access for maintenance activities. Therefore, it is crucial to understand why EDBs are built in specific subdivisions and how all the components work together to reduce the chance of pond failure. These particular EDBs are state regulated, and the City must obtain permits to perform maintenance activities. All of our EDBs are inspected at least once a year by State-certified and registered inspectors, and maintenance activities can vary based on the inspection of that calendar year. Please use these PCVA Community Guidelines, reviewed and revised by the Pine Creek Village Board of Directors and Modifications Committee, effective December 2023.
PCVA Community Guidelines December 2023 A copy of these Guidelines can also be found on your homeowner portal. |
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