Board of Trustees Action Items
Wednesday, February 12, 2025

PTROC Members Appointed

During Wednesday night's meeting, the Board of Trustees appointed Robert Henderson and Tony Jancosek to the Parks, Trails, Recreation & Open Space Commission (PTROC). Both members were re-appointed after their original terms expired.

The Board of Trustees is still recruiting to fill two more vacancies on this Commission. These positions are perfect for someone passionate about outdoor and recreation spaces and wanting to get involved in their community. The Commission consists of seven Town residents appointed by the Board of Trustees to serve for two-year terms, plus two members of the Board of Trustees serving as a liaison and alternate liaison.

For more information on the application process, please visit https://cvcpl.us/AEw0YaL. Applications are due TODAY, Friday, February 14, 2025, at 5 PM

Target Final Plat at Firestone City Centre Approved

After a Public Hearing, the Board of Trustees approved a final plat for Firestone City Centre Subdivision Filing No. 3, Amendment 2. The final plat includes three commercial lots, utility easements, and commercial development on approximately 21.19 acres, located at the southwest corner of Jake Jabs Boulevard and City Centre Road.

Lot 1 will be developed as retail by THF Firestone Development, LLC, the property's current owner. Lot 2 is the site proposed for the future Target. Lot 3 has no planned development at this time.

With this approval, the developer can proceed to the Final Development Plan process and then the building permit process.

Hamilton Heights Preliminary Plat Approved

After a Public Hearing, the Board of Trustees approved Resolution 25-19, approving a preliminary subdivision plat for Hamilton Heights, located north of Grant Avenue, west of Frontier Street, and south of the Coal Ridge Irrigation Ditch.

The preliminary plat includes 123 lots on approximately 28.04 acres, with a 0.92-acre parcel on the SE corner of the property for future retail use. It also includes two vehicular access points from Grant Avenue in the development. The preliminary plat also includes the construction of a Regional Trail along the north and west borders of the development and an 18,000+ square foot pocket park in the southwest corner of the development.

With this preliminary plat approval, the developer can proceed to the final plat process for the property.

Development Code Updates

The Board of Trustees approved two amendments to the Firestone Development Code (FDC) in two separate actions during Wednesday night's meeting.

The first, Ordinance 1058, updated the FDC as it relates to car washes.

The Town's zoning regulations regarding the design and location of car wash facilities and water conservation measures for these developments were inadequate in relation to the Town's goals related to the use of the Town's water supply. With the approved Ordinance, the changes to the FDC will address these existing deficiencies and enact more robust water conservation regulations.

The second, Ordinance 1059, updated the FDC related to the regulation of natural medicine.

In November 2022, Colorado voters approved Proposition 122, allowing access to Natural Psychedelic Substances, decriminalizing the use of certain plants or fungi for people 21 years of age and older, and mandating that the State create a regulatory scheme allowing supervised administration of psilocybin, also known as psychedelic mushrooms.

In May 2023, the Governor signed Senate Bill 23-290, entitled "Natural Medicine Regulation and Legalization," into law, which clarifies and sets the regulatory framework for a natural medicine program in Colorado. Senate Bill 23-290 also authorizes the Board of Trustees to enact an ordinance to:

Regulate the time, place, and manner of the operation of natural medicine business licenses issued by the State.
Limit the areas where the cultivation, manufacturing, testing, storage, distribution, transfer, and dispensation of natural medicine and natural medicine products may be permitted in the Town.
Establish distance restrictions for buildings where natural medicine services are provided near a child care center, preschool, elementary, middle, junior, high school, residential child care facility, or residential dwelling.

With the approval of Ordinance 1059, the Board of Trustees amended specific provisions of Chapters 3, 6, and 11 of the FDC to accomplish these objectives and to facilitate the integration of natural medicine businesses into the Town.

Comprehensive Master Plan Contract

During Wednesday night's meeting, the Board of Trustees approved a contract with Norris Design, Inc. to provide professional services in developing a Comprehensive Master Plan and a Gateway, Wayfinding, and Corridor Plan for the Town of Firestone. This project will begin where the prior Comprehensive Master Plan project ended and includes a robust community and stakeholder engagement plan. Town staff and the Board of Trustees want to encourage community involvement in this, as it will be the framework for development and growth in the Firestone community for years to come.

As the project gets kicked off and those meetings and activities are planned, more information will be shared with the community.

Additional Information

View the complete February 12, 2025, Board of Trustees meeting packet and recording of the meeting here.

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