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Updated Oct. 7, 2024

Construction Impacts to Path Between Sunset Ridge and Parcel B

Due to ongoing construction, sections of the path between Sunset Ridge in the Ken-Caryl Ranch Plains and Parcel B, the new housing development near Safeway, will be temporarily closed. Construction started on Friday, Sept. 27. The portion of the trail leading from Sunset Ridge to Safeway is currently closed, and we recommend using an alternate route. While most of the trail and park at Sunset Ridge remain open, please exercise caution in the area. Trails are open unless posted with a closure sign.

Please note, while the path has been used by the public for decades, it is technically located on private property owned by the developer. We appreciate your understanding as the developer works to complete a new concrete path, which will ultimately be deeded to the District for public use and available following the completion of the development’s construction, further enhancing our community’s trail system!

Please stay tuned to Ken-Caryl’s communications channels for the latest information and updates, including the dedicated New Housing Development page of our website, accessible by clicking on the button below.

If you have any questions, please reach out to KCRMD Parks Director Richard Plack at richardp@kcranch.org.

Updated July 5, 2024

Parcel C – Ken-Caryl Ranch North Plains Filing 1 Adjustment 2 (JeffCo Case No. 22-108893SD) – 274 multifamily apartment units

• The land developer response to Jefferson County’s final review comments was made on June 21, 2024.
• Comments are anticipated from Jefferson County week of July 8, 2024.
• The land developer expects the final documents to be approved and recorded by mid-August 2024.
• Earthwork, grading, and sub-excavation (including hauling from Parcel B) were completed the week of June 24, 2024.
• Horizontal infrastructure and vertical construction are expected to begin in Q2 2025.
• Vertical construction is expected to begin sometime in 2025.

Parcel A – Ken-Caryl Ranch North Plains Filing 1 and Ken-Caryl Ranch North Plains Filing 1 Adjustment 1 – 249 single family residential units

• The overlot grading, sub-excavation, and retaining walls have finished construction.
• The work on water, sanitary sewer, and storm utilities is nearing completion.
• Construction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and street paving is currently in progress.
• The land developer anticipates delivering finished lots to Toll Brothers and Lennar in Q3 2024.
• Landscaping, trails, and park improvements will begin in Q2 2025 and are expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
• Construction of model homes will begin in Q3 2024, with initial home deliveries to homebuyers starting in Q1 2025.

Parcel B – Ken Caryl Ranch North Plains Filing 2 – 199 townhome units

• Overlot grading and the movement of approximately 500,000 cubic yards of dirt to Parcel A and Parcel C were completed the week of June 24, 2024.
• The sub-excavation work is scheduled to be completed in Q3 2024.
• The work on water, sanitary sewer, and storm utilities is scheduled for Q4 2024.
• Curb, gutter, sidewalk, and street paving work are planned for Q2 2025.
• The land developer expects vertical construction to begin sometime in 2025.
• Landscape, trails, and park improvements are expected to begin in 2025 with likely completion in 2026.

Updated October 27, 2023

• NADG records approved Parcel C site plan. Ken Caryl Ranch North Plains Filing 1 Adjustment 1 in final review process with Jefferson County. Anticipate approvals and recording 1Q2024.
• Estimated timeline for beginning and ending construction and installation of Park and Rec Improvements by NADG/HMD.
  • Ground breaking (earthwork and grading) commenced June 2023.
  • Utility infrastructure work commenced September 2023.
  • Anticipate road improvements beginning 2Q24 and completion of horizontal infrastructure 4Q24.
  • Park and recreation improvements currently planned to commence 4Q24 and completed 4Q25. Home construction to commence 3Q24.

Updated October 10, 2023

Site Development Plans for Parcel C of Land Development Project

The application for Parcel C, which includes 275 multi-family units, of the land development project is in 2nd Referral with Jefferson County Planning and Zoning. This is part of the planned North American Development Group land development that was originally announced in 2020. Comments regarding the Current Referral Documents should be submitted electronically to the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Case Manager, Sara Kohles, skohles@co.jefferson.co.us, 303-271-8734, by the October 23, 2023.

County Planning & Zoning Active Case Search (under Advanced): https://citizenportal.jeffco.us/citizenportal/app/public-search2
Case Number: 22-108893 SD
Case Type: Site Development Plan
Address: 7329 S Alkire Street, 80127
Description: SDP and SADP for 275 multi-family units

Updated August 10, 2023

• Parking plan for Parcel B Townhomes has been updated/approved.
• Parcel A single-family residence elevations have been approved.

Updated Parcel B Parking Plan

Updated 35′ Elevations

Updated 40′ Elevations

 

Updated June 28, 2023

• Parking plan for Parcel C Apartments has been updated/approved. Final number is 275 units, builder is TBD.
• Parcel A will consist of 249 single-family residences being developed by Lennar and Toll Brothers.
• Parcel B will consist of 199 alley and front-loaded townhome units.  Builder is Lennar.

Adjustment 1 Parking Exhibit

Updated May 25, 2023

North American Development Group (NADG) to begin contracted earthwork construction for the new housing development in the Ken-Caryl Ranch Plains

NADG purchased land for a new home development in the Ken-Caryl Ranch Plains in 2020. A total of approximately 700 units (single-family, townhomes and multi-family) are planned for development over three parcels of land, including Parcels A and C, located east of C-470 and north of Ken Caryl Ave., and Parcel B, located at the southwest corner of Ken Caryl Ave. and Chatfield Ave. NADG hired earthworks contractor Bemas Construction to begin soil work in Parcels A and B in the coming weeks. All work will be done outside of Jefferson County’s quiet hours. Work will typically take place between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and Bemas will begin moving soil from Parcel B to Parcel A with an estimated start date of mid-June.

To provide an idea of the project’s scope, more than half a million yards of dirt will be moved from the Parcel B development across from King Soopers to the Parcel A and C developments between the RTD bus station and Foothills Golf Course in preparation for the new housing development. A total of 2.5 million yards of dirt will be moved upon completion of this project. Bemas will be using Ken Caryl Avenue as a primary means to transport the dirt beginning in mid-June, and will be working with traffic engineers to establish a movement pattern that accommodates residents during this 8–10-month process. Closures along Ken Caryl are not anticipated, but residents should be aware that outgoing traffic from Safeway along the Alkire intersection ONLY will not be permitted during this time.

The trail to the north of Sunset Ridge that connects the Plains to the Safeway complex will not be disturbed in the initial phases of construction. Any changes or reroutes that may occur in later phases will be communicated to residents in advance to ensure public safety, and it is Bemas’ intention to minimize the duration of any possible closures.

Part of the earthworks project will involve using water to cure and temper soil, which will also aid in dust suppression during construction. Tracking pads, rock retainers and recycled asphalt will be placed around the job site to minimize dirt and mud on streets. Bemas is also contracted to perform periodic street sweeping to help keep our community clean of dust and dirt, and work will be suspended in windy or unsafe conditions.

During construction, Bemas will be properly maintaining safety barriers throughout the project’s duration. We ask that residents respect the borders of designated construction areas during this time to ensure public safety.

The Master Association and the Metropolitan District are in continued communication with Bemas, and any updates or pertinent information will be communicated across Ken-Caryl’s established communications channels, as it becomes available.

Earth moving route.

For additional questions, please contact Master Association General Manager Brian Yowell at 303-979-1876, ext. 113 or via email at briany@kcranch.org.

Updated May 19, 2023

Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback regarding the interior restroom specifications for Parcels A and B in the new land development. There were a few questions as part of the feedback as well as some clarification needed on some topics, so staff has put together the following Frequently Asked Questions regarding the restrooms.

FAQs for Interior Restroom Specs

Updated May 11, 2023

The Metropolitan District Board approved the First Amendment to the Inclusion of Property with North American Development Group at its April 28, 2023 Board meeting. As discussed at the March Board meeting, the District was advised that Jefferson County is requiring NADG to present alternative solutions for the tree lawn landscaping, which is currently in progress. Also discussed at the March Board meeting was the approval and recording of a “plat” for Parcel C referenced in the Inclusion Agreement. The entitlement document for Parcel C will in fact be a “site plan” rather than a “plat.” The First Amendment to the Agreement for Inclusion of Property amends the Inclusion Agreement to reference a Parcel C “site plan” instead of a Parcel C “plat”, and clarifies that in the event the County requires changes to be made to any of the Park and Rec Improvements Plans and Specifications after they have already been approved by the County and/or District, that the District retains all of its rights to review, comment on, and approve or object to the revised Plans and Specifications, and to reject conveyance of any Park and Rec Improvements for which it did not approve the Plans and Specifications.

The First Amendment to the Agreement for Inclusion of Property

Updated April 20, 2023

North American Development Group Interior Restroom Plans and Specifications Approval

Pursuant to Section 7.3 of the Agreement for Inclusion of Property (Inclusion Agreement) entered into between the North American Development Group (NADG) and the District, NADG is required to submit to the District Plans & Specifications for the parks and recreation amenities. The District has approved all Plans & Specifications except those for the interior restrooms on Parcels A and B of NADG’s planned development, which were submitted by NADG to the District on March 27, 2023. More information about the topic is available on the April 25, 2023 District Board Packet.

First Amendment to the Inclusion Agreement with NADG and Tree Lawn Plans & Specifications

North American Development Group (NADG) and the District, the Jefferson County District Court issued an Order on January 5, 2022 to include the property within the Hogback Metropolitan District into the District’s jurisdiction. Pursuant to C.R.S. § 32-1-105, the Order is not effective until it is recorded with the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder. At the time of receiving the Court Order, the Court was advised that the District would hold the Order in abeyance until all terms and conditions for inclusion set forth in the Inclusion Agreement are satisfied, and then the Order would be recorded in accordance with the requirements of the Agreement.

At this time, two of the four terms and conditions required to record the Order as set forth in the Inclusion Agreement are satisfied, and a third term and condition (consideration of approval of the final Plans & Specifications) is on the agenda for the Board’s April meeting. However, the fourth term and condition, which requires NADG to obtain County approval and record plats for all of its development parcels, is not anticipated to be complete prior to the end of April, as only the plat for Parcel A has so far been approved by the County and recorded. Additionally, as discussed at the March Board meeting, although the Inclusion Agreement references County approval and recording of a “plat” for Parcel C, the entitlement document for Parcel C will in fact be a “site plan” rather than a “plat”. Also as discussed at the March Board meeting, the District was advised last month that Jefferson County is requiring NADG to present alternative solutions for the tree lawn landscaping.

In order to address both of these issues, a proposed First Amendment to the Agreement for Inclusion of Property has been prepared, which amends the Inclusion Agreement to reference a Parcel C “site plan” instead of a Parcel C “plat”, and which clarifies that in the event the County requires changes to be made to any of the Park and Rec Improvements Plans and Specifications after they have already been approved by the County and/or District, that the District retains all of its rights to review, comment on, and approve or object to the revised Plans and Specifications, and to reject conveyance of any Park and Rec Improvements for which it did not approve the Plans and Specifications. More information about the topic is available on the April 25, 2023 District Board Packet.

Updated March 23, 2023

North American Development Group Interior Restroom Plans and Specifications

Pursuant to Section 7.3 of the Agreement for Inclusion of Property (Inclusion Agreement) entered into between the North American Development Group (NADG) and the District, on March 13, 2023, NADG submitted to the District draft Plans & Specifications for the interior restrooms on Parcels A and B of NADG’s planned development within the Hogback Metropolitan District. Staff has reviewed the interior restroom Plans & Specifications for compatibility with anticipated and existing maintenance practices. Staff finds the proposed Plans & Specifications to be maintenance and user-friendly and will be a welcome addition to existing public amenities. Click here for final plans.

Pursuant to Section 7.3 of the Inclusion Agreement, the District has 45 days from March 27, 2023 (the proposed date final plans are received) to provide its approval or any comments, questions, or objections for the interior restroom Plans & Specifications; however, staff recommends approval of the interior restroom Plans & Specifications as presented at the March 28, 2023 meeting.

Agreement for Inclusion of Property; Amendment or Waiver of Requirement for Parcel C Plat

Section 2.1.3 of the Inclusion Agreement provides that one of the terms and conditions for inclusion is that the final plats for Parcels A, B, and C are approved by the County and recorded. However, because Parcel C will not have any subdivided lots, there will be no plat for Parcel C. Instead, Parcel C will have a site plan that is approved by the County and recorded. At this time, County approval and recordation of the Parcel C site plan is anticipated for late July.

Because Section 2.1.3 specifically references a “plat” for Parcel C, which will not exist, the Board must decide whether it would rather seek to amend the Inclusion Agreement to change Section 2.1.3 to require County-approved and recorded plats for Parcels A and B, and a County-approved and recorded site plan for Parcel C prior to the District recording the Order, or whether the Board would rather waive the requirement that Parcel C have a County-approved and recorded plat prior to recording the Order, since that requirement is not operative and cannot be complied with. The Board will be discussing this topic at the March 28, 2023 Board Meeting. See the Board Packet for more information.

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