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Save the Loop
Save our Lookout Mountain Neighborhood
The Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway is once again threatened by inappropriate development.
The Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway is once again threatened by inappropriate development. On June 9th, 2011, an application (case #11-110479SU) was submitted for the expansion of the Activation Ministry International Center located at 166 South Lookout Mountain Road. This facility was built during the 1990s, a time when churches could be erected under residential zoning codes. Current zoning (SR-5) would not allow it to be built in this area today. Activation Ministry International has applied for a Special Use permit so that they might be allowed this use. In and of itself -- the right to rebuild should something happen to the existing building -- would not be an issue, except they have also applied for a proposed expansion of 30,000 square feet with an indeterminate number of additional parking spaces. In effect, they would be increasing their size by a factor of 3.3, establishing a mega-church in this very special area, complete with an event center (The Lookout Mountain Wedding Chapel), expansive parking facilities, greatly increased crowds, traffic and noise, and complete lack of sensitivity to the characteristics that make the Lariat Loop and our Lookout Mountain community so very special.
Click to read more & find out how you can get involved:
www.savetheloop.net
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What's New in 2012?
Water District
April 19, 2012
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Lookout Mountain Water District
Meet the Candidates
Tuesday, April 24 at 7:00 PM
Mount Vernon Country Club
Canyon Area Residents for the Environment invites you to a “Meet the Candidates” night, 7PM, Tuesday April 24th, at the Mount Vernon Country Club. Use this opportunity to get to know the candidates who are running for a Board position on your Lookout Mountain Water District. Each candidate will have an opportunity to their present their bio and position statement, and then the question and answer session will start.
Your RSVP is appreciated: call 303.526.1348 or
to leave a message with the number of attendees anticipated.
The candidates:
Robert Heine
Francis John Hermanussen
Aaron Prince
Donald Ranta
Herbert “Court” Young
For additional information on the Lookout Mountain Water District: www.lookoutmountainwaterdistrict.org
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Save The Loop
February 21, 2012
PUBLIC HEARING
Final Decision on AMI Expansion Request
Board of Jefferson County Commissioners
Jefferson County Court House
1st Floor Hearing Room (at the Taj)
Tuesday, February 28
starts at 8:00 am
~ LAST CHANCE TO VOICE YOUR CONCERNS ~
No time donations will be accepted. All individuals will be permitted 3 minutes to speak. Registered HOAs and NAs will be permitted 10 minutes each.
Even if you will not be speaking, your attendance is still important to show community presence and opposition!
For more information:
www.savetheloop.net
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Concerned Lookout Mountain Residents
COMMUNITY MEETING
Help Fight the AMI Expansion
Crystal Rose
Thursday, February 23
7:00 pm
Refreshments Provided
Lookout Mountain residents are invited to come discuss their concerns about the AMI Expansion, ask questions, and learn more about the individual issues.
For more information:
www.savetheloop.net
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Save The Loop
December 22, 2011
Missed the Community Town Hall Meeting on Dec. 14th?
An informational Open House was held on Dec. 14 at the Mount Vernon Country Club for residents and interested parties to learn about the proposed expansion of the Activation Ministries International (AMI) Center at 166 S. Lookout Mntn Rd. A slide show presentation was given by CARE & information stations included Traffic Impacts, Property Values, Community Character & more. To view the displays, flyer, and presentation, get a copy of the petition, or to speak to a representative of the Save the Loop group, please see: Community Information Center.
Save The Loop
December 1, 2011
Lookout Mountain Community
TOWN HALL MEETING
Learn about the proposed expansion of the Activation Ministries International Center at 166 S. Lookout Mtn Rd.
Mount Vernon Country Club
Wednesday
December 14, 2011
Open House 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Presentation begins at 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a Q&A session about impacts to Traffic, Visual Aesthetics, & Community Character.
The Presentation will be available for individual or group viewing throughout the Meeting. Information stations will include Fire & Emergency Impacts, slower Emergency Response Time, reduced Property Values, congestion on Lookout Mountain Rd & Charros Dr/Paradise Rd, the Special Use Process (& where we are at), the Proposed Lookout Mountain Historic District, and more!
Come Join the Discussion, Sign a Petition, or Donate to the legal fund!
Coffee & Cash Bar
Come As You Are or RSVP online.
For more information: 720.763.9412
www.savetheloop.net
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Canyon Courier Article
September 27, 2011
Lookout Mountain church eyes expansion but neighbors won't give blessing
A small church on Lookout Mountain is seeking permission from Jefferson County to expand its footprint from 5,000 to 24,000 square feet and accommodate 900 people as opposed to the current 350. But neighbors are taking a dim view of the plans. Any expansion still has to be considered by the planning commission and approved by the Board of County Commissioners ... A church spokeswoman said the church is willing to reduce the size of the expansion by an unspecified amount but the congregation is growing and it needs to add space for more people ... "The main objection is the expansion — not the presence," said Michelle Poolet, president of Canyon Area Residents for the Environment, an umbrella group that includes a number of local HOAs. "The current size is perfectly fine. This organization does a lot of good work. … (The proposed expansion) will irrevocably change the nature of this section of Lookout Mountain," Poolet said ... Jeffco planning officials are also skeptical ...
For the full story: Canyon Courier
Save the Loop
July 2011
The Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway is once again threatened by inappropriate development.
On June 9th, 2011, an application (case #11-110479SU) was submitted for the expansion of the Activation Ministry International Center located at 166 South Lookout Mountain Road. This facility was built during the 1990s, a time when churches could be erected under residential zoning codes. Current zoning (SR-5) would not allow it to be built in this area today. Activation Ministry International has applied for a Special Use permit so that they might be allowed this use. In and of itself—the right to rebuild should something happen to the existing building—would not be an issue, except they have also applied for a proposed expansion of 46,000 square feet with an additional 225 parking spaces. In effect, they would be increasing their size by a factor of 5, establishing a mega-church in this very special area.
Click to read more & find out how you can get involved:
www.savetheloop.net
Board of County Commissioners
Citizen Input Meetings
The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners wants to hear from you. Please join them at one of their Citizen Input Meetings and tell them what services, programs and county issues are most important to you.
Wednesday, September 28 - Arbor House at Maple Grove Park, 14600 West 32nd Avenue, Golden, 7-8:30 PM
Tuesday, October 11 - Buchanan Park Recreation Center, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen, 7-8:30 PM
Thursday, October 20 - Peak Community and Wellness Center, 6612 South Ward Street, Littleton, 7-8:30 PM
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