We expect further input from both entities, Fabos said by email. Theyre very thorough.. Subject: Gold Hill Mesa Filing No. Throughout this 15-year redevelopment, Gold Hill Mesa has grown into a strong and vibrant community, which is key to our mission of taking this long-dormant and blighted property and improving it through a responsible environmental clean-up plan. Nearly 500 homes sit atop the site, and Lovekin acknowledged in another report that the development is largely built out. We all sit out on the grass and listen to the music and enjoy it, Hanes said. 492. Soil contamination was a concern at Gold Hill Mesa when the Colorado Springs City Council discussed whether to allow construction there in the early 2000s. In a prime location near I25 and HWY 24, Gold Hill Mesa is within a few minutes drive of nearly every tourist attraction in the area. Mine tailings are notorious for their instability and settlement potential. Gold Hill Mesa representatives say the land is stable and safe, but state geologists have twice reiterated their call for additional testing of a planned expansion of the development. And then if you get more runoff from other areas, that causes a lot of blockages., An Old Colorado City engineering firm that also inspected the first home on Eclipse Drive declined to comment. Very outside of what you would expect anywhere else in the city.. If additional testing indicates an underlying problem with the soils, McLemore said controlling the flow of water in and out of the development will likely play a part in the solution. But nothing indicates that Villa de Mesa sits atop the same type of materials as Gold Hill Mesa, Lovekin told The Gazette. Asked about the alkalinity noted from the water, Edwards wrote it was explained to me by the community landscape company that this is common when irrigation water drains through clay soils. Throughout this 15-year redevelopment, Gold Hill Mesa has grown into a strong and vibrant community, which is key to our mission of taking this long-dormant and blighted property and improving it through a responsible environmental clean-up plan. 11 until further testing is completed to resolve unanswered questions, Lovekin wrote. If a buildings being built, itd show really aggressive movement and its off the charts, its an anomaly., Whats left, Lovekin said, is a pattern of subsidence that appears to coincide with the mill tailings pile under the development.. He alleviated those concerns by explaining the testing process and its results, she said. 2006: 20061328727 : Gold Lake HOA; Grand Junction: 19. But then Harward who lives on South Favorite Street said she spoke with a representative of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, which regulates the site, determining whether dangerous chemicals exist in Gold Hill Mesas topsoils. When I arrived, I found standing water in the curbline in front of address, one work order for February 2018 states. Gold Hill Mesa is a traditional neighborhood development with a vision of building a mixed-use community in Colorado Springs with a balance of functional design and aesthetic appeal. The site has been tested multiple times by a number of skilled and qualified geotechnical firms, including CTL Thompson, since 2004, he wrote in an email to The Gazette. . Nor did he reply when asked whether the conventional data points are representative of the entire development. Multiple city officials are now calling for additional testing in the area. Pushback from area residents is natural and understandable, agreed Zhou, Hoyt and McLemore. Lovekin reiterated his call for additional testing in August and rebutted Hoffmanns response to the surveys first report in April. The seminars have been taped, Edwards said. So far, we havent had further flooding in our basement. Typical for large developments, the 210-acre Gold Hill Mesa (master-planned for about 1,000 homes), is separated into filings. Gold Hill Mesa welcomes and encourages oversight. The entire area has signs of groundwater, alkalinity staining is present in the street. That land movement, tracked by stacking more than 150 satellite images captured during that time, is enough to crack homes and buildings atop the century-old mine tailings pile, wrote Jonathan Lovekin, a senior engineering geologist at the Colorado Geological Survey in a report to city staff. This is the fourth time in two years, she wrote. March 2015: RENTED 215 S Raven Mine Dr - Townhome - 1,885 sqf for rent at $1,500 - great space with 2 car garage. Without new tests to ensure the land is safe and stable, Lovekin said, he cant condone more construction, especially considering the sinking elsewhere in the Gold Mesa neighborhood tracked by satellite images. The neighbors are very tight. 21425. The nearby development, Villa de Mesa, should also be tested, Elliott said. Gold Hill Mesa is Colorado Springs' only traditional neighborhood development. Water shifting in the soil at Gold Hill Mesa likely is causing the sinking and heaving, she hypothesized. Complete with maintenance-free living, award winning model homes, green spaces, a fitness center, a spa, and magnificent views of Pikes Peak, Gold Hill Mesa pairs its many community amenities with the traditional comforts of home. When: Sunday, June 13, 2:00 - 7:00 pm Where: 142 S. Raven Mine Drive 211 S Raven Mine, 1,471sqf, $1,400. My understanding is that concrete discoloration can also result when irrigation water flows through fertilized areas, she added. City and Colorado Springs Utilities staff confirmed reports of water surfacing on Millstream Terrace, in Gold Hill Mesa, last year. The current owner of that home declined to comment, also citing a fear of retribution. Because of engineering reports, some realtors decline to bring their business into Gold Hill Mesa, where nearly 500 homes stand. The 4,170 Square Feet single family home is a 4 beds, 3 baths property. Karen Newton, who lives on Eclipse Drive, also said her home had a drain backup in the basement, but the problem has been fixed. Custom is the standard with Hi-Point Home Builders. Honoring the Pioneer Spirit. When Gold Hill Mesa submitted the development plan for Filing 11, CGS raised questions. But the developer and many Gold Hill Mesa residents push back strongly against the notion that sinking has occurred in the area. As of today, Berry said, all of Utilities services are in good working order in the development. All those who reached out to The Gazette or who were contacted by The Gazette about problems or concerns wanted anonymity because they are worried that voicing such concerns could bring them legal troubles and scorn in the neighborhood. Edwards contends significant sinking also called subsidence has not happened and the state agency never confirmed it's claims with studies on the ground. The mill played a key role in the development of Colorado Springs into a thriving frontier community. Were in a wet period now, and that would make me even more nervous to (continue construction) without additional borings to show whats going on down there, he said.. In order for land to be redeveloped, as has been done at Gold Hill Mesa, CDPHE must approve a No Action Determination.. Instability has been a chief concern for the site since its inception. GHM Feature: Gazette New Home Buyers Guide. New reports of structural issues come in addition to the complaints of three residents, who filed lawsuits against their homebuilders and, in one case, the developer, claiming drainage problems, water damage, cracked foundation walls and foundation settlement, among other things. Beautifully built John Laing home complete with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and an ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT awaits you in the highly desired Gold Hill Mesa Community! Ive watched this place be nothing but a dust bowl, something that you couldnt grow anything on, he said. The latest breaking news, delivered straight to your email! There's a lot to love about GHM, but still room for improvement. This property is not currently available for sale. They didnt sample, they didnt test, they didnt do blow counts. It's a great community with the best neighbors, events & location. There was a backup of debris with a historic flood.. Common sense suggests that if there were issues with the community itself, one would expect challenges with homes to become apparent over entire areas, such that neighboring homes would exhibit similar symptoms. Homes built by Covington Homes build community, The Girl Scout Cookie Program feeds entrepreneurial and life skills, 1 dead following overnight shooting in Pueblo, Colorado Springs home prices fall to lowest point in nearly 1 years, Reliever Brad Hand signs with Colorado Rockies, Jamal Murray's big second half serves as last laugh vs. old friend and Memphis Grizzlies, 'Here's looking at you, Congress' | COLUMN, LETTERS: Ducking the real issues; ASC Thrift Shop to close, At Home: Whats hiding in your rugs? Gold Hill Mesa developers hope a new report validates their assertions that the neighborhood's 500 homes are in no danger of sinking. The site was formerly a gold processing facility known as the Golden Cycle Mill, which operated from 1906 to 1949 and processed approximately fifteen million tons of ore from Cripple . Then people would know if that soil is the same as ours.. Work to address the concern raised about liquefaction during a maximum credible earthquake study was already performed in 2004 before the overall development got started. Overview Gold. In a nutshell, our crews believe there were two possible sources for the water complaints on Millstream Terrace a presence of groundwater in the area and a leak that was repaired in June 2018, Steve Berry, a Utilities spokesman, wrote in an email. The foundation of Elliotts home cracked before she bought it in May 2013, according to records filed with the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department. In the meantime, we continue to perform grading work in anticipation of that upcoming filing release. Crews responded to Millstream Terrace again in June 2018, and work orders from the utility indicate they discovered water surfacing from multiple areas in the street and grass. The crews determined that leak could stem from groundwater and a small leak in the water line there, which was repaired. Conventional on-the-ground surveys conducted at the site suggest a normal amount of land movement for a residential development, Hoffmann said. Executive Vice President, Gold Hill Mesa -- Building Community, Business & Land Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Epic Events Greater Colorado Springs Area 5K followers . Not only was the damage substantial in that Eclipse Drive home, but also areas showed evidence of previous repairs, indicating the builder was aware of several problems, Clemens said. When asked by The Gazette, Hoffmann did not respond to Lovekins statement about Villa de Mesa. The legacy of Gold Hill Mesa is represented by this land's rich history and a community development worthy of its unique heritage - where the progressive spirit of the early pioneers lives on; and restoration of the traditions from yesteryear are contributing to a new way to live well on Colorado Springs' Westside. I would call it a creek that flows out of their yard, she said. The couple vehemently argue against the notion of settling soils at Gold Hill Mesa and say they love living in the neighborhood. My plot is going to get flooded., Possible impact on the real estate market. Homes for sale in Gold Hill Mesa, Colorado Springs, CO have a median listing home price of $435,000. We know our neighbors and we TRULY feel like a close knit community. Colorado Springs, CO. 82. Reports of corrosion and flooding throughout the development gave rise to concerns that toxic chemicals in the century-old mine tailings pile beneath the neighborhood might bubble to the surface, the former Eclipse Drive resident said. Nestled west of I-25, you are minutes from the interstate corridor but miles from the noise and traffic. She called for more testing for settlement or liquefaction potential throughout the site after also reviewing Lovekins report. Tracking pre-existing damage could be difficult, but the data still indicate a defamation or landslide movement, she said. I suspect the solutions are that youve got to control water getting in, McLemore said. There are shoddy things, and I think thats probably true in every build.. Edwards said a water line leak was also discovered in September 2017, near Gold Hill Mesas community center at 142 S. Raven Mine Drive. Evidence of builder errors unrelated to ground movement was also found in each inspection, Clemens said. Despite learning more than three years ago that perhaps dozens of homes in Gold Hill Mesa were slowly sinking, heaving and flooding, city planners and regional building staff allowed. We thank you, our residents, community supporters, and stakeholders, for supporting that mission by choosing Gold Hill Mesa to be your home and embracing us as a part of the broader Colorado Springs community. We love that our young children want to go play outside with their friends and we feel safe letting them run free to explore. For a time, Shannon Harward said she was concerned about chemicals in the soil at Gold Hill Mesa. Hoffmann said his firm is drilling and testing more at the plot in question (Filing 11), though the results are not yet available. Then sewage backed up into the home several times, but both problems were unrelated to the developer or soils, she said. To reiterate, we know of no utility main breaks or problems that occurred due to subsidence, Edwards added. Lers. At the height of productivity, the mill processed 1,500 tons of ore per day from the famous Cripple Creek Mining District, turning the area where Gold Hill Mesa now stands into one of the most illustrious locations in all of Colorado. Comments are open to Gazette subscribers only. Indeed, those experts do try to account for such details, Lovekin said. conrad.swanson@gazette.com. Mr. Casey has implemented 100 VCUP projects since 1995, including Stapleton Redevelopment, Pepsi Center, and Elitch Gardens to name a few. You can see its corroded.. Confirming the nature of those issues or their causes has proven difficult, in part, because of residents unwillingness to discuss problems or concerns that mightdiminish the value of their homes. (Displacement is measured in mm. We are here to serve our clients. Gold Hill Mesa has been successful at healing and restoring the land, providing homes close to the core of our city, creating jobs, and developing a thriving community. Installed new pad and carpet in the basement. At that time, its possible that CTL will have met CGSs (sic) recommendations, or that CGS will file additional recommendations that the city will weigh in the interest of public safety., Email: conrad.swanson@gazette.com Twitter: @conrad_swanson, More in Gold Hill Mesa development (4of9).
