Development counts should consider water, too

The City of ornton provides a brie ng to city council regarding development projects and annexations which are in the queue.

Eye-opening numbers e list of “Current Quasi-Judicial Projects” reviewed recently with Council had an eye-opening set of numbers to digest.

It’s di cult to keep track with each new development being added to know where ornton’s remaining capability stands for many of us.

Cross Currents

Council decisions on these proposed land developments are considered “quasi-judicial” and council can make their decisions only on the information and testimony presented before the full city council in public hearing.

However, sta provides the list of proposed developments with locations and type of land development. is is helpful to city council and the public to be aware of the volume and magnitude of development. is is especially important for the city to be able to tract projected water demand given the mega-drought which the state continues to experience.

So here’s a compliment and then a question: First, kudos to ornton city sta for compiling and providing this type of information.

But how much more new development can ornton handle without a new water pipeline in operation?

ere are currently 31 projects pending. ey consist of 23 zoning cases, 10 annexations, 25 conceptual site plans, 14 overall development plans, 3 Comprehensive Plan Amendments and one appeal.

at’s a boat load. But what we cannot tell from the list is the magnitude or proposed land use or density of the 23 zoning cases.

My point in calling attention to this information is two-fold. First, it would be most helpful if each zoning case was brie y described regarding the number of acres, land use and number of dwelling units of each type being proposed. Also, if sta has it, provide the projected amount of water each development would consume when built-out.

All of this information would be most helpful and achieve more transparency without compromising the quasi-judicial process. Secondly, it would be most helpful to the all interested parties included developers, real estate professionals and land owners where the city stands on being able to serve utilities to all of the listed projects assuming the ornton Water Project’s pipeline does not get accomplished.

Northglenn Arts o ers quality entertainment e group had the theatre swaying to the music while they performed so many “oldies but goodies” for a predominant “senior” audience.

I don’t pretend to be a live arts critic, but I can tell you that the City of Northglenn Arts is a gem.

Recently, my wife Ann and I attended the Nat King Cole Show performed by Robert Johnson and the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra.

Northglenn Arts o ers quality entertainment at a reasonable price. Furthermore, there is free parking and no hassle driving to and from the theatre. If you aren’t familiar with what is happening at Parsons eatre, I would encourage you to check them out.

Georgia grand jury may be the one to watch

All the pending litigation against former President Donald Trump is like a Chinese puzzle to follow. At the same time, some of the lawsuits are getting legs and should be worrisome to Mr. Trump.

While there are investigations involving the January 6 insurrection,