This document discusses a proposed memorial bench for the Backcountry area. It would cost $0 as it is being donated by the Anderson Family. The main concerns discussed are the process for approval, proposed location at Highlands Point, and ensuring it is done as a proper memorial. The document reviews the Community Involvement Process (CIP) established in 2016 for improvements over 400 sq ft. Though the bench is under 400 sq ft and thus exempt from CIP, the document discusses treating it similarly by confirming the location and plans. The proposed Highlands Point location is identified as very accessible and a destination for families and seniors. Neighboring communities' processes for memorial benches are also reviewed.

5. Cost
• $0
• Donation to the Backcountry from the Anderson
Family

6. Three Concerns
• Process
• Location
• Memorial

7. Bylaw 13 -Adopted May 2016
• COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROCESS (CIP)
– 13.1:
– “The following process is adopted pursuant to Section 4.7 of the
Community Declaration and is to govern the submission, review
and approval or rejection of any Improvement, Improvement to
Property or other development proposed for or within that
Community Association property of approximately 7,235 acres
commonly known and referred to as the Backcountry or
Backcountry Wilderness Area.”

8. CIP History
• CIP is a story of gradual improvements
– Started in 2011
• Good intentions, not a lot of specifics
• Was a recommendation from a Board Committee; not
formalized
• Fear was that it could be passed over
• Until 2016; Delegates made it a Bylaw
– Included specifics this time; much better document

9. 13.2
• “Unless exempted as provided for under this
article, any and all Improvements, Improvements to
Property, or similar development proposed for the
Backcountry shall be subject to the following
application and review procedures:”
• CIP outlined in steps a-e

10. BYLAW 13: CIP Steps
– Application to staff with drawings, plans, etc.
– Staff review for compliance then forward to Board
– Board Initial Review
– Delegate Review and presentation of the project
– Community Hearing
– Back to Delegates
– Back to Board

11. 13.3 Exemptions
• Buildings less than 400 square feet, seasonal
structures, trails, grading/graveling less than 5,000
sq. feet, Maintenance of existing easements, etc.
– a – h (8 total)

12. Exemption
• (a) Permanent, one-story structures less than four-
hundred square feet in total enclosed floor or
covered area.

14. No CIP, what now?
• Average 10-20 Eagle Scout Projects each year
• This bench was treated exactly the same
– Provide a list of possible projects
– Listen to proposals/other ideas
• Bottom Line Question: Is it a positive addition to
the Backcountry?

23. No CIP…Process
• Confirm type of project
• Confirm location
– Includes site visit(s), staff discussion
– Bottom Line Question: Is it a positive addition to the
Backcountry?
• Plans/drawings, contractor/expertise, waivers, Certificate of Insurance
• Install
• Notification on Facebook

40. Location

41. Location
• Benefit to Backcountry, positive addition?
• Busiest trail/area in Backcountry
– WHY?
• Highlands Point
• Accessibility ---ALL ABILITIES
• Down the Hill…Not as accessible
• Most often heard complaint:
– No shade, no where to rest
• Senior Citizens and Parents with young kids

42. Douglas County
• Proponent
• Glad to see this go in and in that location
• Accessibility: Sit and Rest/Reflect

44. Accessibility
• Bench makes the area more accessible to
• Young families
• Senior Citizens
• Bench will become a destination, just like Highlands
Point

47. Location
• Other considerations
– Powerlines
– Gates
– Highlands Point
– Vegetation
– Off main ridgeline
– Wow Factor
– Needs to be in a good place to add maximum value

50. Memorial

56. Neighbors
• Boulder:
– Benches, with some exceptions
– Case by case basis; strive for consistency
– Outside the norm request; evaluated by team of staff
– Developed guidelines they use to evaluate new requests
– $1,500 for a bench
– Plaques are standard
– Staff determines location

57. Neighbors
• HRMD
– Form
– Existing and new benches
– Staff review of requests and approval/denial
– Donor covers cost of purchase
– Staff Installs
– Standard Plaque
– Staff determines location

58. DC Parks andTrails
• Benches
• Donor covers cost
• Staff installs
• Standard Plaque
• Staff determines location

59. Process Improvements?
• Standardize the application and approval process for
Memorials
– M.D. Uses a Form
– Boulder allows for some flexibility; staff review
– DC process much like M.D.

62. Location
• Skyline/ridgetop
– Can run skyline/ridgetop additions through Delegates;
even if less than 400 square feet.
• That’s different than full CIP
– Doesn’t happen often

63. Notification
• Quarterly Updates
– Include all additions, big and small in update
• Facebook
– Regular follower of Facebook will get those updates
sooner