Thursday, July 22, 2010
MONSTERS vs. ALIENS!!!
Movie night at the park is our next adventure together... the movie has been selected - Monsters vs. Aliens! Please join us for a summer evening on August 20th at Orchard Park to enjoy one another's company, some snacks, and a great movie suitable for all ages. The show begins when it is dark enough!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
July Entrance Project Update
The Board has working hard to make this new project a reality! The Board initially considered placement of signage at the southeast corner of Havana and Orchard (across from the fire station); however, the County would require a $10,000 fee just for the permit, so the emphasis has been on the main road in at Maplewood and Havana.
Some people have asked why CCVSHOA is pursuing this project, when there are so many other needs in the community such as covenant enforcement or other capital projects (e.g., bathrooms at Peakview Park). In an effort to improve the appearance of our neighborhood, CCVSHOA determined to present some examples of signage and explore feasibility of the project at its Pancake Breakfast. Resident response was generally positive, so the Board has continued to pursue information gathering and fundraising for the project. With regard to other capital projects, the CCV Park and Recreation District and/or Arapahoe County may be the appropriate entity to consult, as CCVSHOA does not have authority for these. Please click on this link to view the project flyer which has been revised to address recent resident feedback.
The preliminary informal polling from the Pancake breakfast and after was to gauge if there was sufficient interest in the project and to get people's feedback on some examples of potential signage. Our next steps will be to continue gathering information on the most cost effective means to do the project, share information and fund raising, potentially as part of an upcoming neighborhood social event. We also plan to hold a neighborhood meeting specifically for the entrance project, so residents can express their desires and concerns before an ultimate decision is made.
Please visit http://www.ccvshoa.com/ for further updates on this great improvement to our community. To those of you who have already contributed and/or volunteered, thank you! Please spread the word to your neighbors, so they can get a "WE'RE IN!" sign too!!
Some people have asked why CCVSHOA is pursuing this project, when there are so many other needs in the community such as covenant enforcement or other capital projects (e.g., bathrooms at Peakview Park). In an effort to improve the appearance of our neighborhood, CCVSHOA determined to present some examples of signage and explore feasibility of the project at its Pancake Breakfast. Resident response was generally positive, so the Board has continued to pursue information gathering and fundraising for the project. With regard to other capital projects, the CCV Park and Recreation District and/or Arapahoe County may be the appropriate entity to consult, as CCVSHOA does not have authority for these. Please click on this link to view the project flyer which has been revised to address recent resident feedback.
The preliminary informal polling from the Pancake breakfast and after was to gauge if there was sufficient interest in the project and to get people's feedback on some examples of potential signage. Our next steps will be to continue gathering information on the most cost effective means to do the project, share information and fund raising, potentially as part of an upcoming neighborhood social event. We also plan to hold a neighborhood meeting specifically for the entrance project, so residents can express their desires and concerns before an ultimate decision is made.
Please visit http://www.ccvshoa.com/ for further updates on this great improvement to our community. To those of you who have already contributed and/or volunteered, thank you! Please spread the word to your neighbors, so they can get a "WE'RE IN!" sign too!!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Summer 2010 Board Meeting July 12th, 2010!
Thanks all for a good meeting last night. Click Here for a copy of the draft minutes from the meeting.
Everyone is welcome to attend! 7:30pm- at Koebel Library. Room A. We hope to see you there!!! Click here for this quarter's agenda. Click here for a copy of the previous board meeting minutes.
Everyone is welcome to attend! 7:30pm- at Koebel Library. Room A. We hope to see you there!!! Click here for this quarter's agenda. Click here for a copy of the previous board meeting minutes.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
June Entry Project Update
The Board is planning additional events to share information and raise funds for the neighborhood entrance project. Please click here to see the attached flyer to become a part of this great improvement to our community.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Thanks to All! - Here are two signage options...
For those who attended the pancake breakfast last Saturday, thank you for your support and friendship! We had a great time putting it on and hope you enjoyed the activities and camaraderie. As promised, we've uploaded information regarding the entry monument sign here. Feel free to comment to this post to provide your input (constructive comments only, please).
Option A (click here)
Option B (click here)
You can also read the informational flyer about the project here:
Informational Flyer (click here)
Thank you!
Option A (click here)
Option B (click here)
You can also read the informational flyer about the project here:
Informational Flyer (click here)
Thank you!
Saturday, May 22, 2010
New Entry Planning Underway For Our Community
In an effort to maintain our property values, the CCVS HOA board has been actively working on ideas for improving the "Gateway" to our subdivision at Maplewood and Havana.
Please come to the Pancake Breakfast June 5th, 8 to 10 a.m. (Peakview Park), where proposed designs for this project will be revealed, and the Board will be accepting donations and you can learn how to be a part of this exciting neighborhood project. We value your opinion!
Please come to the Pancake Breakfast June 5th, 8 to 10 a.m. (Peakview Park), where proposed designs for this project will be revealed, and the Board will be accepting donations and you can learn how to be a part of this exciting neighborhood project. We value your opinion!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
New Park Planned in Centennial
If you didn't see the article in the newspaper, here it is. Our Parks and Recreation board is already discussing synergies that could provide connectivity from our community to the trail systems...
Centennial, which became a city just nine years ago, is set to build its first park — a $4.7 million project on 11 acres off East Arapahoe Road.
Just west of the current Centennial Civic Center, where city business is conducted, the park will have an amphitheater, a large pavilion and climbing walls.
"It's not just a park," Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon said. "It's a matter of a community building an identity, to have a gathering place where east and west can get together and celebrate."
Centennial residents have parks they can use, but they all belong to other parks and recreation districts.
The city was incorporated when Arapahoe County residents felt the pressure from growing urban areas, such as Greenwood Village.
When voters approved incorporation Sept. 12, 2000, Centennial became Colorado's fifth-largest city.
The new park next to the civic center is being funded mainly by open- space sales-tax revenue the city receives from Arapahoe County.
The land was purchased several years ago for $2.6 million when the city also bought land for the current civic center.
Centennial will soon start accepting construction bids for the park and hopes to have it completed by the fall of 2011, city spokeswoman Sherry Patten said.
Patten said numerous meetings were held, and residents clearly said they wanted a park to call their own.
City officials have moved up the timeline of the park to take advantage of lower construction and materials costs attributed to the down economy.
"We're trying to do this in a first- class way, providing a park that has a number of uses," Patten said.
The park will also have a playground for kids. The main entry will have a plaza built of stone. An overlook platform 15 feet above the plaza will allow for views of Pikes Peak to the south and Longs Peak to the north.
Officials plan to hold concerts, fairs and other community events in the park.
"I think it will be unique and quite a destination," Noon said.
Carlos Illescas: 303-954-1175 or cillescas@denverpost.com
Centennial, which became a city just nine years ago, is set to build its first park — a $4.7 million project on 11 acres off East Arapahoe Road.
Just west of the current Centennial Civic Center, where city business is conducted, the park will have an amphitheater, a large pavilion and climbing walls.
"It's not just a park," Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon said. "It's a matter of a community building an identity, to have a gathering place where east and west can get together and celebrate."
Centennial residents have parks they can use, but they all belong to other parks and recreation districts.
The city was incorporated when Arapahoe County residents felt the pressure from growing urban areas, such as Greenwood Village.
When voters approved incorporation Sept. 12, 2000, Centennial became Colorado's fifth-largest city.
The new park next to the civic center is being funded mainly by open- space sales-tax revenue the city receives from Arapahoe County.
The land was purchased several years ago for $2.6 million when the city also bought land for the current civic center.
Centennial will soon start accepting construction bids for the park and hopes to have it completed by the fall of 2011, city spokeswoman Sherry Patten said.
Patten said numerous meetings were held, and residents clearly said they wanted a park to call their own.
City officials have moved up the timeline of the park to take advantage of lower construction and materials costs attributed to the down economy.
"We're trying to do this in a first- class way, providing a park that has a number of uses," Patten said.
The park will also have a playground for kids. The main entry will have a plaza built of stone. An overlook platform 15 feet above the plaza will allow for views of Pikes Peak to the south and Longs Peak to the north.
Officials plan to hold concerts, fairs and other community events in the park.
"I think it will be unique and quite a destination," Noon said.
Carlos Illescas: 303-954-1175 or cillescas@denverpost.com
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