Golden Overlook Subdivision Development

Background

The Golden Overlook property, located off of W. 4^th Avenue, consists of approximately 25 acres. The property is located on a steep hillside over the interchange of I-70 and C-470 in south Golden on Green Mountain.

The residential development of the property was approved by the City in 2008 for 92 single family lots and has only recently begun grading and development by a new buyer. City staff have been working with the new buyer (New Home Co.) to develop construction plans for the subdivision’s build-out. Because the land has been zoned and platted for its intended purpose since 2008, the developer is free to proceed without further public input.

Minimizing Neighborhood Impact

City staff will continue to work with the new owner as the project takes shape to consider the impact on the surrounding community. Steps to ensure minimal impact to the surrounding residential areas during construction have already been taken:

• Keeping the temporary regional trail open to the extent possible and when safe to do so for users.
• Ensuring construction noise does not occur outside of allowable hours of 7a.m. to 9 p.m., with outdoor, noise-producing construction not occurring past 7 p.m.
• Ensuring that sediment and debris leaving the site is minimized.
• Ensuring the development follows all applicable City rules and regulations.

The existing regional trail was temporarily rerouted through the Golden Overlook property for the duration of the construction or until the new trail through the property can be completed and is safe to access. The temporary trail, located on the east side of property next to the Mesa View 6^th Avenue Estates subdivision fence line, is fenced off from the construction activity and is now open. There will be additional detour signs posted when occasional closures due to construction will need to occur.

• Map of Trail Re-route
• Approved Plat/ Subdivision Layout
• Overlook Traffic Study (2006)
• Cross Section of New Trail through the completed subdivision

The final location of the new trail will be within the subdivision along S. Terry Street.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where will the new subdivision be accessed?

   The new subdivision will be accessed from W. 4th Avenue and will have access to a new emergency access from S. Rogers Way that is being constructed by the builder. The builder will also complete significant improvements to W. 4th Avenue as a part of the project that include new sidewalk, curb, gutter and new pavement. There are no other access points available due to geographic and jurisdictional limitations.

2. How long will construction take?

   Construction of the subdivision will happen in stages, with the initial grading taking 3 to 5 months starting in October 2023.

3. Can the project be reconfigured or changed?

   The zoning and platting occurred in 2006/2008 and no changes can be made by the City unless the property owner requests changes to the layout or use/zoning.
4. Will the roads in the new subdivision be public or private?
   The roads are public and include the new location of the regional trail.
5. Why was the regional trail rerouted during construction?

The regional trail was located in the middle of the subdivision's construction site and it is unsafe to let trail users traverse an active construction site. A temporary trail that is fenced and paved with road base was installed on edge of the site to ensure access to the trail system remained from W. 4th Avenue. There will be a new trail through the subdivision, once constructed, that should follow S. Terry Street.