LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Denver7 has intently been monitoring the hassle by Lakewood residents to have their voice heard on the proposal for an condo complicated subsequent to Belmar Park.
In October, the constructing developer stated, regardless that it isn’t required for the venture, they do need to hear from the group. They agreed to pause all plans to offer the group an opportunity to share suggestions. Since then, no formal group assembly has been held by the Metropolis of Lakewood.
“It isn’t completed. We’re removed from completed,” stated Regina Hopkins, a Lakewood resident who has spent a number of weekend handing out flyers in regards to the improvement at Belmar Park.
She and plenty of different group members have organized in an effort to protest the development. A number of residents inform Denver7 they’re annoyed on the lack of effort from the town to contain them within the dialog.
“We have not heard particular dates when these can be scheduled. This [developer’s] letter is dated October 18. And we’re a month away from that now, and have not heard something,” stated Steve Farthing who helps set up the group “Save Belmar Park.”
Residents say just a few individuals related to their efforts have even heard from the town in any respect.
“Solely permitting possibly two individuals in there may be not consultant of a large group voice,” stated Hopkins.
Denver7 spoke to at least one girl who was emailed by the town planner about collaborating in a doable assembly with the developer, however then nothing was set in stone.
Weeks cross with out group assembly about proposed improvement close to Belmar Park in Lakewood
One other electronic mail obtained by Denver7 exhibits metropolis employees saying, “The variety of group members invited to the assembly might be restricted to make sure an affordable and productive dialog.”
“I do not suppose they are going to get the vary of views that would be the most useful to the developer of the town,” stated Farthing of the potential restrict on attendees, “I believe it might point out they do not need to hear from anybody.”
Denver7 reached out the town about on Sunday afternoon. This text might be up to date once we obtain a response.
“I’ve personally come to the town planner myself, expressing my curiosity in being part of that group. I’ve not heard something about that but myself,” stated Hopkins.
Because the clock ticks down on the final month of the developer’s promised pause in planning, the residents hope they will be given an opportunity to share their ideas.
The group stated they’re now elevating funds to attempt to pursue authorized illustration to attempt to cease the venture.
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