Many locals still recall the last time an ill-advised annexation was attempted and soundly rejected by Glenwood Springs residents. Arguments for 480 Donegan could be mistaken for the echoes of the failed annexation of the…
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Garfield County staff provided an impact analysis on the proposed annexation of 15 acres in West Glenwood during Monday’s county commissioners meeting, highlighting concerns about additional traffic congestion.
Wyatt Keesbery, Garfield County Road and Bridge Director, said that he would like to see the city annex and take ownership of Donegan Road, Storm King Road and Mel Ray Road, the three roadways that surround the proposed development site.
“I think this would be a great opportunity for the city of Glenwood Springs to take on all of West Glenwood,” Keesbery said.
“Right now there’s very limited use basically just West Glenwood uses those roads.”
The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will continue deliberating the approval of a planned unit development district application near the West Glenwood Mall due to resident concerns about population density and building heights.
The project plans involve constructing 360 rental units at 214 Center Drive, which is currently a vacant lot. It also includes multiple infrastructure upgrades within the area.
The current owner of the parcel is the Diemoz family, who own the company under the company Glenwood Partnership LLLP.
R2 Partners, the developer for the project, will purchase the parcel from Glenwood Partnership LLLP.
The official applicant is listed as 214 Center Drive, LLC, which is an official affiliate of R2 Partners.