To oppose the rezoning effort for the land located at 12740 Black Forest Rd.

Comments

#7

Community support

Emily Nelson (Colorado Springs, 2020-08-07)

#9

I'm signing because I want to preserve the rural nature of Black Forest.

Pamela Matzke (Colorado Springs, 2020-08-07)

#12

This does not fit with the character of Black Forest. Large multi-story buildings would replace what was a one level with walk out horse stall area vet clinic. It’s too much.

Cheryl Sistare (Colo Springs, 2020-08-07)

#13

I want to preserve the rural nurture of Black Forest.

Stanley A Matzke (Colorado Springs, 2020-08-07)

#14

This is against everything Black Forest is about. Money and greed will Not change the our way of life.

Allen Cohen (Black Forest , 2020-08-07)

#17

It is wrong that a person/developer begins construction prior to obtaining proper zoning and approvals for what is planned. EPC needs to manage the development process, and not allow developers to blatantly manipulate the process without an effective penalty. If the current EPC Commissioners cannot fix this, I expect the voting process will.

Brian Lee (Black Forest, 2020-08-07)

#19

The lies are evident!

Annette Biggs (Colorado Springs, 2020-08-07)

#21

I do not want to see commercial development in the forest

Christina LaCroix (elbert, 2020-08-07)

#22

I live across the street from this proposed project and am not in favor of rezoning the property.

Katharine Zink (Colorado Springs , 2020-08-07)

#27

*Black Forest preservation plan.
*The wishy wash nature of the owner of this project.
*Traffic, noise, eyesore, light pollution
*Overall sneaky nature of the rezoning of this project and lack of communication to other nearby residents.
Keep Black Forest Rural (4th generation Native)

Kenda Cowan (Colorado Springs, 2020-08-07)

#33

I am opposed to turning a pristine 5 acre agricultural area with a quaint, community- based town center into what sounds like an industrial and commercial eye-sore. People moved to the Black Forest area because they wished to live in an agricultural setting.

Leah Droubie (St. Paul, 2020-08-07)

#35

This structure does not fit in with the surrounding area and does not fall within the Black Forest Preservation Plan.

Deanne Ladefoged (Colorado Springs, 2020-08-08)

#36

I'm signing because this family laid me off for standing up to his son. Plus I dislike seeing a huge ugly building built...and after having worked for the Haddocks you can bet it will an ugly metal building. But most important to me Haddock is not a good man.

Nancy Traini (Colorado Springs, 2020-08-08)

#38

I’m signing this because I’m a long time resident and I’m heartbroken with the new houses And apartments that now surround the forest. The barn is an eyesore and its presence ruins the rural feel of the forest that residents love so much. Why would someone want to
build a business in an area where surrounding residents are angry and resentful of their presence.

Laura Jarvela (Colorado Springs, 2020-08-08)

#39

I don’t want a 2 Story office building & all the traffic it will bring in the Black Forest. Also concerned about wanter usage As well as sewage they will be producing.

DeAnne Zamora (Colorado Springs, 2020-08-08)

#42

I'm signing because the office building will not serve the community in any way, shape or form

Maria Wilson (Colorado Springs, 2020-08-08)

#52

I see a need to keep this rural residential. Water table issues are important.

Georgette Saydak (Colorado Springs, 2020-08-08)

#55

I am against rezoning in the Black Forest area without approval of the citizens in the area.

Kris Babcock (Black Forest, 2020-08-08)

#59

I’m signing because I oppose rezoning this land to community commercial. We live inBlack Forest because we like the quiet life.

Marcia Hall (Colorado Springs, 2020-08-09)

#62

Black Forest needs to remain rural

Mary Sue Powers (Colorado Springs, 2020-08-10)

#64

This project provides no value to the residents of this community and opens the door for the Forest to be ravaged by commercial development. HARD NO.

Megan Miller (Colorado Springs, 2020-08-10)

#65

The Forest is quickly moving away from its natural.

John Dally (Colorado Springs, 2020-08-10)

#70

We do not need office buildings in Black Forest, they do not belong here.

Randy Redus (Black Forest, 2020-08-10)

#74

I feel this is only the beginning, once 1 person does this other will try to follow. Didn't buy our property to have bright lights and noise around us.

Linda Rozak (Black Forest, 2020-08-11)

#78

I do not agree with the Rez onions of properties on Black Forest Road. save our community

Patricia Mikuska (Colorado Springs, 2020-08-13)

#79

I’m signing because I am concerned that since the fire new building is unchecked and the rezoning options would take away from the beauty that is left in the forest.

Stacie Nelson (Colorado Springs, 2020-08-13)

#85

I oppose the rezoning effort for the land located at 12740 Black Forest Rd

Holly Quinn (Colorado Springs, 2020-08-15)

#88

Black Forest Rd (two lane, no shoulders) is already over-taxed with traffic from new single family/multi housing being built. Homes built after fire should not have to have commercial building, traffic, parking as their next door neighbors.

Diana Pupich (Black Forest, 2020-08-15)

#89

I live in Black Forest because it doesn't have office buildings. It's bad enough high density housing is creeping in.

Connie Daily (Colorado Springs , 2020-08-15)

#90

I live down the road and don’t want it changed.

Jaime Lujan (COLO SPRINGS, 2020-08-17)

#93

Black Forest is a Community of mainly folks who moved here to be out of the City limits and insane drivers. We do not need ANY City life AT ALL up here.

Eugene Pantano (Colorado Springs, 2020-08-24)

#98

Black Forest is a residential community and should not be turn into a commercial center. If the business is here to support the residence who live here, like restaurants, stores or agricultural services, I would agree. This business does none of that. Think of it as building a manufacturing facility in the middle of Old North End in Colorado Springs. There are areas already zoned commercial in El Paso County where this business should be.

Leslie McKiernan (Black Forest, 2020-08-29)

#99

I live in Black Forest and strongly oppose this rezoning of agricultural to commercial.

Jill Gebelt (Black Forest, CO, 2020-08-29)

#100

I don’t want Black Forest businesses built right next to private homes, and I don’t want the increased traffic from employees and customers that more businesses would bring

Laura Balcerzak (Colorado Springs , 2020-08-29)

#101

There is a massive amount of construction going on all around Black Forest. Large commercial and /or industrial structures like the ones proposed are the very essence of what Black Forest has always striven to avoid. This is a residential area and I want very passionately to keep it that way.

Eric Olson (Colorado Springs, 2020-08-29)

#102

I am opposed to rezoning 12740 Black Forest Rd and support my neighbors as this is ridiculous and an eye sore for our beautiful community. We did not move out to Black Forest because we want large buildings or businesses taking over the landscape.

Carolyn Durham (Colorado Springs, 2020-08-30)

#111

I vehemently oppose this rezoning. The black Forest community is supposed to be rural residential and the attempt to deceive the community in an effort to gain what isn't currently allowed is appalling.

Julie Davis (Elbert, 2020-10-18)

#113

Should not have commercial spread in the forest

Mark Orth (Black Forest, 2020-10-18)

#117

I am signing this because I object to the increased building of large commercial businesses in my Black Forest neighborhood.

Terri Ferrari (Colorado Springs, 2020-10-18)

#121

No rezoning!

Jennifer Eisenhart (Black Forest , 2020-10-19)

#124

Residential plots are for residences! How would YOU like to be a neighbor to someone who wanted to rezone like this?

Amy Ponce (Colorado Springs, 2020-10-19)

#127

Dishonest people should not be permitted to continue building under these false promises. I oppose reasoning of 12740 Black Forest Rd. It is Rural Residential and should not be changed. Metal Roof Innovations, Ltd. should be immediately be STOPPED and receive legal charges.

Paula Whitehead (Colorado Springs, 2020-10-20)

#128

THIS AFFECTS EVERY SINGLE RESIDENT OF BLACK FOREST, not just the ones surrounding this property. Rezoning of this property is specifically not allowed by El Paso code (the law) for a variety of reasons, nor by the Black Forest Preservation Plan, which is a part of the El Paso County Master Plan. If the county code is waived to accommodate this owner, then other commercial ventures can sprout up that would also be non-conforming, opening up the possibility of a proliferation of commercial businesses throughout Black Forest as well as the development of dense residential subdivisions, small and large. Imagine Wolf Ranch next to your property. A result of this downward spiral of commercialism would surely lead to annexation of Black Forest by the city of Colorado Springs, bringing an end to the reasons we all live here, not to mention the additional property and sales taxes.

Jaz Brock (Black Forest, 2020-10-20)

#129

It doesn't belong in the Forest - will set a horrible precedence - too many issues with this not fitting in with the Black Forest Preservation Plan

Kelly Marchbank (Black Forest, 2020-10-20)

#130

This is an obvious attempt to circumvent the zoning rules.

Gerald Geiser (Colorado Springs, 2020-10-20)

#131

I live in Black Forest and I do not agree with the proposed rezoning of agricultural to commercial.

Tiffany Coles (Colorado Springs, 2020-10-20)

#132

We moved out here to avoid large crowds of people and solitude if we wanted things close by we would have moved to the city.

Ashley Miranda (Colorado Springs, 2020-10-22)

#133

I live down the street from this site and drive past twice daily to and from the elementary school. We love the rural community of Black Forest and don’t want to see office building of this size in the heart of our community.

Melanie Schattschneider (Black Forest, 2020-10-23)

#136

I fervently oppose the rezoning of 12740 Black Forest Rd. Rezoning MUST serve this unique community and this proposal does NOT.

Gale Goodman-Floyd (Black Forest, 2020-12-17)