From Foxridge General Improvement District representatives to City of Centennial.
News Items
Recent Progress and Plans
Recent Progress and Plans
Recent Progress and Plans
1. Fence Installation Progress
Split Rail Fence Company is currently working on phase 13 of 29 phases of the replacement project - almost 41%. Work along E Phillips Ave should be completed soon, then the fence crew will move back east to Monaco near Phillips; west side then east side.
2. Materials Delay
Progress on fence replacement was d
1. Fence Installation Progress
Split Rail Fence Company is currently working on phase 13 of 29 phases of the replacement project - almost 41%. Work along E Phillips Ave should be completed soon, then the fence crew will move back east to Monaco near Phillips; west side then east side.
2. Materials Delay
Progress on fence replacement was delayed for a week due to a production and delivery delay of materials. The materials arrived on Saturday, March 13th, just in time for the blizzard!
3. Weather Delay
Further delays occurred because of the blizzard on March 14th. Because of deep snow and poor road conditions, the decision was made to wait until March 22nd to begin work on the next phase.
4. Planning Ahead
Currently, the project is about two weeks behind, but that could change as they work to catch up during lighter work weeks. For now, add about two weeks of delay when viewing the map if you are trying to determine when your fence will be replaced. Click green button below to see the map. You will receive a roughly two-week notice before replacement starts along your property.
4. Line of Sight Issue A line of sight issue at the corner of Phillips and Locust was improved by rounding the corner of the fence and moving it in just a little.
"Trexhenge"
Recent Progress and Plans
Recent Progress and Plans
This little monument recently appeared along Phillips Ave near the intersection with Krameria.
A Situation
Recent Progress and Plans
Getting Ready for Construction Along Your Property
New Trex surrounds several panels of old wood fence along E Phillips Ave at one property. Homeowners there have not signed the easement; therefore work cannot be done along that stretch. At issue is their desire for a gate. Gates that existed in the GID fence prior to the replacement project were allowed in the new TREX fence at each
New Trex surrounds several panels of old wood fence along E Phillips Ave at one property. Homeowners there have not signed the easement; therefore work cannot be done along that stretch. At issue is their desire for a gate. Gates that existed in the GID fence prior to the replacement project were allowed in the new TREX fence at each individual property owner’s expense. That property does not qualify, despite the gate that was cut into the fence on September 12, 2020. Breaking the grandfather agreement and allowing them to have a gate opens the door to controversy since others who asked to have a new gate were turned down. Also, there are those in the neighborhood who were very much against any gates at all in the new fence, but accepted the grandfather compromise in good faith. City staff is looking at options to help us proceed.
Getting Ready for Construction Along Your Property
Getting Ready for Construction Along Your Property
Getting Ready for Construction Along Your Property
Generally, two weeks before your stretch of fence is scheduled for work, Split-Rail Fence (SRF) will provide you a letter with schedule details and will ask that you remove all personal items including bicycles, firewood, etc. that may be against the existing fence. All landscape, rock, mulch, etc. against the fence in addition to all tre
Generally, two weeks before your stretch of fence is scheduled for work, Split-Rail Fence (SRF) will provide you a letter with schedule details and will ask that you remove all personal items including bicycles, firewood, etc. that may be against the existing fence. All landscape, rock, mulch, etc. against the fence in addition to all trees, bushes and vines must be moved back or trimmed back at least one foot from the existing fence by you no later than a date SRF will provide in the letter. SRF is aware that some of you have Exhibit B items and is prepared for them.
SRF will be asking dog owners to keep dogs inside or restrained during the time they will be working on your unit. They will call "locates" for public utilities such as, gas, cable and electric and ask you to not move the flags. They will also ask you to try to mark any known private underground lines. They will do their best to avoid these (i.e. gas lines for grills, sprinklers lines, back yard lighting electrical).
Steps to Expect for Most Fence Stretches
Getting Ready for Construction Along Your Property
Matching the Paint and Closing Bottom Gaps
1. Utility locates completed - please do not remove flags once they are placed.
2. Removal of old fence and installation of temporary fencing along the whole stretch, usually near the fence line.
3. Installation of new fence posts for whole stretch
4. Installation of fence panels for whole stretch
Matching the Paint and Closing Bottom Gaps
Getting Ready for Construction Along Your Property
Matching the Paint and Closing Bottom Gaps
1. There is a fence paint/stain that matches Trex Saddle-color fencing, which is what we are installing. It is called Highlands Ranch Fence Brown and the Lone Tree Home Depot carries it. So if you have a side fence you would like to paint to match the new fence, that could be a good option.
2. If a gap at the bottom of your fence prov
1. There is a fence paint/stain that matches Trex Saddle-color fencing, which is what we are installing. It is called Highlands Ranch Fence Brown and the Lone Tree Home Depot carries it. So if you have a side fence you would like to paint to match the new fence, that could be a good option.
2. If a gap at the bottom of your fence proves to be a problem and boards covering the gap are unsightly, you might consider Dig Defence Small/Medium Animal Dig Barrier (4-Pack), which can be purchased at Home Depot:
Fence Financing
Construction Staging Area
Construction Staging Area
On September 22, 2020, the FGID sold $1,955,000 in general obligation bonds as approved by the voters in the November, 2019 election to replace the Foxridge community fence. The bonds were purchased by Vectra Bank and carry an interest rate of 2.19% for 2020-2035 and a variable rate for 2036-2039. The bonds can be paid off early after
On September 22, 2020, the FGID sold $1,955,000 in general obligation bonds as approved by the voters in the November, 2019 election to replace the Foxridge community fence. The bonds were purchased by Vectra Bank and carry an interest rate of 2.19% for 2020-2035 and a variable rate for 2036-2039. The bonds can be paid off early after the first 10 years, and the variable rate for the last four years is currently estimated to be 2.68% and is not to exceed 5%. The original projections done by the City in preparation for the 2019 election assumed $1,955,000 in bonds at a 5% interest rate for the whole 20-year period, so the actual interest rate is about half of what was projected when the voters approved the bonds. This means that the tax burden on Foxridge homeowners will be lower than what was projected at the time of the election.
Construction Staging Area
Construction Staging Area
Construction Staging Area
Split Rail Fence is establishing a staging area in a South Suburban property at E Mineral Ave where Spring Creek crosses under it. This is north of the East Cherry Creek Valley Water District water pump house.
Fence Material/Design
Construction Staging Area
Official Election Results
Based on community feedback in a City survey conducted last year, fence committee members selected “Saddle-colored” Trex, 6 feet high, to replace the GID fences. The city’s financial and taxation estimates were developed using this material. The city has received a written 25-year warranty from Trex, specifically for the Foxridge fence project
Official Election Results
Official Election Results
Official Election Results
Ballot 6B for the replacement of the aging Foxridge GID fences passed by a 9% margin. That means property taxes will increase for all 934 property owners in Foxridge so that a new community fence can be installed along perimeter and main thoroughfare streets.