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Todd and Victoria Thalimer of the group SOD Elbert-Stop Over Development have created T-shirts to display their opposition. JODI HORNER
Plan for development sparks concern Proposed Independence community would be located near Douglas border BY JODI HORNER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
A proposed 1,100-acre community in northwestern Elbert County called Independence would contain 920 homes constructed over a seven- to 15-year period. Lot sizes are planned in the range of one-third of an acre to a full acre. Opponents of the project say it would be detrimental to the area — that the development would require an irresponsible use of water, land, roadways and county resources.
HOME, SWEET HOME: Man gives small shelters to birds, bats, community P4
MORE INFORMATION Tim Craft said his company has an open-door policy and invited anyone with questions or concerns to contact them at indycommunity.ec@gmail.com or call 303-601-5188.
SONYA’S SAMPLER A look at events in the arts community P13
But the developer says it will be an asset for the community. “This (community) is a result of our team working for two-and-a-half years with a fleet of attorneys and water consultants to create what is truly a beautiful community — one that will help Elbert county, not hurt Elbert county,” said Tim Craft, community developer for the Colorado-based Craft Companies. “We truly believe we are building a best-inclass community,” he said. SEE INDEPENDENCE, P18
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