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Lakewood [Change Location]

Green Mountain water tanks

Article Contributed on: 11/19/2007 11:05:27 AM

This article shows representative photos taken on November 17, 2007.:

(1) The first four of the photos showcase the underground water tank on Green Mountain Open Space above the intersection of Alameda, Jewell, and Bear Creek Blvd. This tank blends well with the environment, and (in my opinion) is an acceptable compromise between providing city services while maintaining the esthetics of the open space park.

(2) The next three photos show the in-contruction water tank on Green Mountain just north of the new Soltaire development. While it is not fair to compare this tank during contruction to the first tank, its current appearance has raised the question of what it will be like when it is completed. My major concern is whether or not it will be completely underground like the first tank shown in the photo series.

Below are descriptions of the photos in the series:

1. Beginning of the service road from Alameda to the underground water above the Alameda, Jewell, Bear Creek Blvd intersection.

2. Hikers on the service road just below the water tank. This road is frequently used by hikers and bikers to access the Green Mountain Trail.

3. Close-up view of the water tank. Its most recognizable feature is the security fence surrounding it.

4. Runners on the Green Mountain Trail and the barely-visible water tank fence across the valley.

5. View of the new water tank from Alameda Parkway.

6. Bikers on the Green Mountain Trail pass the new water tank.

7. Close-up view of the new tank.

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Thomas Glenn wrote on 11/21/2007 @ 12:08:12 AM

Mark,thanks for checking into this. It eases my concerns greatly. Since I frequent this area often, I will watch the progress on the tank with significant interest. Also thanks Mike for your input.
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Mike Burns wrote on 11/19/2007 @ 12:35:36 PM

Consolidated is supplying the water, and Green Mountain is handling the sewer and wastewater aspect. Gr. Mtn. wanted to handle the water, but for reasons that I have forgotten, did not get the work, nor the future income which would have benefited our neighborhood. But I must say, Mark, thanks for the information in regards to the tank! That should help to answer a lot of peoples questions. I hope that the parties involved follow through, and live up to their ends of this deal!
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Mark Davalos wrote on 11/19/2007 @ 12:14:57 PM

Here's what the City website has to say about the final appearance: "When completed, the entire tank except for an access port and some vents will be covered with soil and the area will be completely re-vegetated. The top will receive 18 inches to 3 feet of soil, while the sides will be covered with soil sloping at a 4:1 grade from the top until it meets grade. A pile of soil closer to Alameda is to be used to cover the completed tank. The entire area disturbed will be re-vegetated with a seed mix to match the pre-existing plant cover. Consolidated Mutual has committed to irrigate the seeding to ensure a good germination of the seeding. The tank restoration will not be accepted by the City until there is acceptable plant cover on the site. These are all conditions of the easement granted by City Council, and enforced in the permit issued to Consolidated to do the work." (http://lakewood.org/index.cfm?&include=/headlines/2007ForsbergParkUpdate.cfm) Hope that helps.
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Mark Davalos wrote on 11/19/2007 @ 12:14:48 PM

The tank and construction is actually Consolidate Mutual Water Company (www.cmwc.com) not Green Mountain Water.
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Mike Burns wrote on 11/19/2007 @ 11:42:42 AM

Thomas, let's hope they(Carma) do cover it in an acceptable manner. But as I stated in the past here, and I AM knowledgeable, sir, there is really no reason why this tank could not have been placed on the northern border of Solterra, south of Alameda, at the top of THEIR hill, and supplied the water from that location. Have you been to the intersection of Jewell and Utah? On the southwest corner? That is a water tank! Carma could have done the same thing on their property. That way our open space, albeit small in comparison, could have been saved from what is happening now.
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Mike Burns wrote on 11/19/2007 @ 11:42:06 AM

. But I agree with you that anything left above ground, aside from the access road that will always be there, would be completely unacceptable. I would suggest you call Carma Corp. and ask them as to what the final product will look like. They are the only ones, apparently, who will be able to give you an answer to this question. No one at the city of Lakewood seems to know, so don't look to them for any answers. You might call your new Councilman, Adam Paul @303-988-6484, or call the manager of Green Mountain Water, Dave Hartkopf @ 303-985-1581 ext.7. Maybe they can shed more light on this subject for you.
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