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Board moves forward on Senior Center guardrail; residents press for traffic signal
Summary
Board members heard that guardrail materials for the Senior Center are expected within weeks and installation may occur early next year; residents urged the board to prioritize a traffic signal at the Senior Center exit, and staff said they will continue coordinating with Douglas County and local partners.
Residents and board members on Dec. 10 pressed Highlands Ranch staff to prioritize safety improvements at the Highlands Ranch Senior Center after a resident requested a traffic signal and staff provided an installation update for a guardrail project.
At the beginning of the meeting, Kim Pallas (7267 Mountain Brush Lane) requested a traffic signal at the Senior Center. Later in the meeting Ryan Edwards, Director of Public Works, updated the board on the Senior Center guardrail project and said the contractor is awaiting materials with an estimated lead time of about eight weeks; materials were expected to arrive late next week and, depending on weather and delivery timing, installation could occur prior to Christmas but was more likely to be scheduled early next year to avoid holiday interruptions. Edwards said once started the work is expected to take about five to ten days, including potholing and guardrail installation.
Director Nancy Smith flagged the Senior Center exit onto Highlands Ranch Parkway as a safety concern, noting potential risks from traffic, weather and driver behavior; staff told the board that two traffic signals remain in the facility plan and that the board could direct staff to earmark one for the Senior Center while staff continues coordination with Douglas County. Members discussed alternatives such as working with a nearby church to use an alternate exit and expressed support for staff to continue exploring a signal without formal immediate action.
During the public comment period Karen Burch asked about access to the Senior Center during construction; staff said brief closures may occur when equipment is in use and staff will coordinate with the Senior Center and communicate alternate routes in advance. Sue Frommelt expressed appreciation for the Senior Center’s first-year success, urged prioritizing safety at the exit and noted the Senior Center’s first anniversary celebration scheduled for Jan. 13.
The board did not take immediate formal action but directed staff to continue coordination with Douglas County and other local partners and to provide updates to the board as planning proceeds.
