WHAT'S HAPPENING IN STERLING RANCH |
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COLORADO DROUGHT AND STERLING RANCH |
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A message from your Director of Community Experience and Resident Support, Sue Santos
The beauty of our community is in landscapes that thrive during a
drought like we are experiencing this year and in exciting home designs. When Sterling Ranch was formed, the first thing developed was a robust dedicated water system. Our residents have done an incredible job in adhering to the design principles of a new community when it comes to managing the demand for water at our homes. The native plants throughout the community not only provide aesthetic beauty, but they use so much less water in a critical time. For more information on the vision and how it is all working, please see this article republished from the Denver Business Journal in the July 1-7 edition. It is quite enlightening and makes us stand out as leaders in water demand management.
You have or will be seeing other water providers announcing drought restrictions and specified watering schedules. Many of these districts were established prior to the cutting-edge technologies and infrastructure available to Sterling Ranch homeowners. Due to the efficient and proactive infrastructure and designs at Sterling Ranch, our community uses considerably less water than communities built 30 years ago. Sterling Ranch residents should continue to be stewards of the global water resource. However, in Sterling Ranch, there will be no need for water restrictions.
We also realize that as we all do our part, we will see drought-stressed areas in turf throughout the summer. Know that you won’t receive compliance letters for drought-stressed
turf, but we sure don’t want to have turf areas die without some maintenance as that will be
costly and require more water in the future to reestablish.
All of us should be proud of our stewardship of the land and the water. Keep up the great work, Sterling Ranch!
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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND COMMUNITY STANDARDS |
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The importance of wise water management for today and our future cannot be understated. Xeriscaping can be a great way to join our culture of stewardship and conservation to ensure residents will enjoy an abundance of water for generations to come.
Whether you use xeriscape in the front of your home or in the rear, there are many options available to homeowners. With the approval from the Design Review Committee, you can create a space that is not only functional and aesthetically pleasing but also fosters the Sterling Ranch way of life with water-wise designs.
Here is an example of a recently installed rear yard. The mixture of large rocks, river rock, trees, mulch, and grasses creates a great setting for any time of year and with minimal maintenance.
We look forward to seeing your designs!
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DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TOWN HALL AT STERLING RANCH |
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On Monday, July 11, 2022, Sterling Ranch CAB hosted the three Douglas County Commissioners, Abe Laydon (District I), George Teal (District II), and Lora Thomas (District III), at a Town Hall at The Overlook Clubhouse. We are extremely grateful that the Commissioners spent their Monday evening at Sterling Ranch. In case you couldn’t attend, here is a brief recap of what you missed.
Schools
Although the Board of County Commissioners does not have authority over the Douglas County School District (DCSD), the Commissioners have a strong working partnership with DCSD. They expressed confidence in the new leadership at DCSD and indicated they would participate, if appropriate, in getting a school in Sterling Ranch. It was noted that a charter school could be placed in Sterling Ranch without DCSD input if it were chartered by the State of Colorado.
Economy
The Commissioners have begun discussions regarding the economic impact on Douglas County due to increased inflation and rising interest rates. They are considering several plans to provide relief to citizens, including the possibility of renewing the $10M property tax reduction that occurred in 2022. They will continue to explore ways to help citizens during these economically challenging times.
Waterton Road Speed
When Waterton Road between Moore and Roxborough Park opens in the fall, the proposed speed limit is 45 MPH. One of the Commissioners agreed to a review of the opening speed limit, while the other two Commissioners indicated they would not consider a speed reduction at this time. We are grateful that Commissioner Laydon is willing to take this matter up and help determine the proper opening speed for Waterton Road rather than leaving the decision to arbitrary calculations. Please contact the Commissioners at bocc@douglas.co.us if you have any feedback for consideration.
Parks
The Commissioners discussed possible partnerships for parks in Sterling Ranch. Douglas County has access to certain funds that special districts cannot directly access. Commissioner Thomas indicated that Douglas County just opened two new partnership parks over the weekend that utilized these special funds for capital construction. Commissioner Teal stated he was open to partnerships on regional parks if good projects were brought forward.
Mental Health Services
The Commissioners reported that Douglas County has made big strides in addressing mental health support in the community, including deploying special critical response teams more equipped to deal with mental health emergencies. The County has supported a suicide prevention hotline accessed by dialing 988 as part of its mental health initiatives. While this is not related to Sterling Ranch’s development, it is a commitment to the health of the Douglas County Community.
Homelessness
The approach to supporting the homeless while preserving the quality of life in Douglas County was discussed. Specifically, a campaign to discourage handing donations out of vehicle windows and instead making those donations to the Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) was reviewed. DCCF will then use the funds to provide services and support to the homeless. Douglas County will launch the campaign shortly. To view the brief video of the homelessness approach that was presented at the meeting, click here.
Thank you very much to all three Commissioners for attending the Town Hall meeting and sharing their time and thoughts with Sterling Ranch. We are honored by your presence and attention to our growing community.
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MOORE ROAD EXPANSION PROJECT |
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Continuing a partnership that is bringing a new roadway connection to Roxborough and Sterling Ranch, Douglas County and the Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board (CAB), are also bringing increased capacity to Moore Road. As part of the Waterton Road Extension project, Douglas County and the CAB are expanding Moore Road to four lanes – in anticipation of growth in the area. The CAB is funding the project, and the County will manage construction – which was approved Tuesday by the Board of Douglas County Commissioners. The Waterton Road Extension project continues to be on track for completion later this year, with the Moore Road expansion expected to be complete in the spring. |
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Please join us at the July Community Town Hall.
Community Town Hall
Wednesday, July 27
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Overlook Clubhouse
In-Person Event
COMMUNITY TOWN HALL QUESTION SUBMISSION
If you have questions for the CAB to answer during the meeting on Wednesday, July 27, please submit them to the Director of Community Experience and Resident Support, Sue Santos, at sue.santos@sterlingranchcab.com no later than Monday, July 18. You can also submit your questions to info@sterlingranchcab.com.
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PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY - Four Days Left!
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Only four days remain to provide your comments on the proposed rule changes for Sterling Ranch before being considered by the CAB Board. The public comment period concludes on July 19, 2022, at 8:00 AM.
The public comments and results data will be compiled and provided to the CAB Board of Directors for their first reading of the Rules and Regulations to be held on July 20, 2022, at 1:00 PM. The second and scheduled final reading will be held on August 26, 2022. If adopted, the new Rules and Regulations will tentatively be effective on January 1, 2023.
If you haven’t yet participated and would like to familiarize yourself with the Sterling Ranch Code of Rules before you get started with the rule change review, click here.
To start Public Comment, click below.
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Warranty work will occur in the Sterling Ranch community over the next few weeks. |
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ASPHALT CRACK SEALING AND RESTRIPING
Asphalt crack sealing and restriping work will begin Tuesday in Providence Village. The crack sealing work will be completed in specific areas each day. No on-street parking will be allowed during the day in the areas where crack sealing and restriping operations are taking place.
Please see the map below for more detail on the work for the week of July 18. The streets where work occurs will be marked with temporary no parking signs.
Asphalt Crack Sealing Streets:
Please see the below map for specific areas where work is being performed. Click here to see the map on our website.
Tuesday, 7/19:
- Arapahoe Peak Street
- Garden City Avenue
- Basalt Drive
Wednesday, 7/20:
- Mt Jackson Street
- Middle Fork Street
- West side of Meeker Street
- West side of Bennett Peak Street
Thursday, 7/21:
- East side of Meeker Street
- East side of Bennett Peak Street
- Arapahoe Peak
- Bear River Street
- Superior Circle
- Estes Park
Friday, 7/22:
- Taylor River Circle
- Middle Fork Street
- Palmer Lake Avenue
- St Vrain Avenue
Work is scheduled to be completed by August 5, weather permitting.
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CONCRETE REPLACEMENT
Concrete replacements will take place at the following locations in Providence Village during the week of 7/18:
- Bear River Street & Gore Creek Lane
- Bear River Street & Laramie River Lane
- Access to Laramie River Lane from Bear River Street will not be allowed for several days while work is taking place. Please pay attention to traffic control signs and devices in this area. This intersection will remain open when work is occurring at Piney River Avenue & Laramie River Lane.
- Piney River Avenue & Laramie River Lane
- Access to Laramie River Lane from Piney River Avenue will not be allowed for several days while work is taking place. Please pay attention to traffic control signs and devices in this area. This intersection will remain open when work is occurring at Bear River Street & Laramie River Lane.
- 8481 & 8473 Estes Park
- Driveway impact
You can find this map on our website by clicking here.
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SRMD No. 1, 4-7 Meeting - Wednesday, July 20, 11:30 AM. This meeting is held in person at the Overlook Clubhouse.
CAB Board of Directors Meeting - Wednesday, July 20, 1:00 PM. This meeting is held in person at the Overlook Clubhouse.
Design Review Committee Meetings - Thursday, July 21, 9:00 AM. These meetings are held in person at the Overlook Clubhouse.
Community Town Hall - Wednesday, July 27, 6:00 PM. This meeting will be held in person at the Overlook Clubhouse.
Design Advisory Committee Meeting - Thursday, July 28, 5:00 PM. This meeting is held in person at the Resident Resource Center.
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Join J.J. Fraser, his guitar and harmonica, for a night of energy-filled music. A vocal harmonizer and guitar looper enhance his varied repertoire to present the sounds of a duo from one man.
Live Music at the Sterling Center
Tuesday, July 26
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Sterling Center
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Join Young Heart Yogis for an Epic Ninja Warrior summer camp! This camp combines yoga and a ninja warrior course for ages 8-12.
Young Heart Yogis Camp
Tuesday, July 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Zipline Parl
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Join Young Heart Yogis for Preschool Story Time Yogamovement, songs, and a story with corresponding yoga poses.
Preschool Story Time Yoga
Tuesday, July 19
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Overlook Clubhouse - North Pavilion
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Storytime in the Park
Wednesday, July 20
9:30 AM
McCormick Park
No Registration Required
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Bingo
Thursday, July 21
6:30 PM
Sterling Center
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Camp Sterling
July 23 -24
Tent Set-Up starts at 3:00 PM
Sterling Ranch Property
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Storytime with DCL
Monday, July 25
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Sterling Center
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Bird Walk
Saturday, July 30
9:00 AM
Sterling Ranch
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National Night Out
Wednesday, August 3
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Providence Park
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First Fridays in Prospect
Theme: Water Fun!
Friday, August 5
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Prospect Village
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Active Minds
Tuesday, August 9
10:00 AM
Overlook Clubhouse
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Back to School Ice Cream Party
Friday, August 12
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Overlook Clubhouse
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Sterling Ranch Night at the Rapids
Saturday, August 20
7:00 PM
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
$25 per person
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Live Music at the Sterling Center
Pete Vrazsity
Thursday, August 25
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sterling Center
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Movie Night at the Park
Saturday, August 27
Dusk
Providence Park
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Trivia Night
Wednesdays
7:00 PM
Sterling Center
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CHECK OUT THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR FOR A FULL LIST OF UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS! |
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CHECK OUT THE LIVING IN STERLING RANCH FACEBOOK PAGE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS AND INFORMATION |
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The Douglas County Fair and Rodeo continue to be a family tradition for the residents of Douglas County, Colorado. This year's Fair and Rodeo will be from July 29 - August 7. Highlights include two entertainment stages, 3 Professional Rodeos, Bull Riding, Expanded Carnival, Antique Tractor-pull, Mutton-Bustin, Stick-horse Rodeo, Pancake Breakfast, and 4-H and FFA exhibits - including livestock, general projects, and the Jr. Livestock Sale. |
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The food trucks will be onsite
Monday - Friday 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Saturday - Sunday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
*We ask all residents to be respectful of their neighbors and not park in or in front of someone's driveway when getting food from a food truck.
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Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board
Resident Resource Center
8220 Piney River Avenue | 720-661-9694
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