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Commissioners approve Cottonwood Metro service-plan amendment to explicitly permit fence construction and maintenance
Summary
Douglas County commissioners on Sept. 23 approved a service-plan amendment for Cottonwood Metropolitan District that clarifies the district's authority to construct and maintain fences, especially along Jordan Road, with no change to debt or mill levy.
Douglas County commissioners on Sept. 23 approved a first amendment to the Cottonwood Metropolitan District service plan to clarify and expressly authorize the district to construct and maintain fencing improvements, primarily along Jordan Road. The amendment does not change the district's debt limit or mill levy; staff told the board the cost would be funded from existing district revenues and reserves.
Why it matters: The amendment aims to improve neighborhood aesthetics and consistency along a primary corridor; the district said some fences are in disrepair and in disparate styles. The proposal does not add new taxes or increase the district's authorized debt.
Background and staff review: Planning staff said the amendment is needed because the original 1981 service plan did not clearly describe the district's fencing authority. Referral responses were generally neutral; Cottonwood Highlands Metro District initially raised concerns about costs and overlapping benefit, but later withdrew the objection after the Cottonwood Metro agreed to pursue an exclusion for properties where overlap raised issues.
Applicant remarks and outreach: Counsel said the district has been coordinating with the Town of Parker about potential fence placement in the right of way and that further outreach would occur if the amendment is approved. The district emphasized there will be no increase in district levies or new debt to pay for the fences.
Board action and conditions: Planning Commission recommended approval (4-1). Commissioners approved the service plan amendment with staff-recommended conditions and no financial changes. The board's action does not authorize new funding sources beyond the district's existing revenues and reserves.
Ending: The amendment clarifies the district's authority; the district and staff will continue public outreach on design and locations and coordinate with the Town of Parker and any overlapping districts to resolve affected properties.
