P.O.M.C. works with developers to guide the formation of projects and we use the local community plans as the guideline. We strive for a reasonable balance and have supported many developments that meet our objectives for the community, such as the Hunt-Meyer King Sooper’s project. We’ve also opposed numerous ones that didn’t meet our criteria. Many developers now come to us before filing with the county to mitigate any concerns that we have so that we can publicly support the development. When plans for development become public we call the members in the affected area to alert them of the proposal and provide as much information as we can. The members are asked what their concerns are. The board provides written comments on those plans to the county (or other entity) in an effort to articulate the member’s concerns and minimize the impact to the area. In general, we comment on the land use (comparing the proposal to the applicable community plan), lighting, building materials, landscaping, etc. If requested, the communities impacted by a proposal may request that a board member come to their area to discuss the proposal. A board member goes to that community meeting or get together, and provides as much data, guidance and recommendations that the impacted community requests. Over the course of our existence, we’ve testified before the County Commissioners and Planning Commission on many issues and developments regarding the community. We have also worked with Jefferson County Road & Bridge, Jefferson County Open Space, Colorado Department of Transportation, the Army Corps of Engineers, Jefferson County Historical Society – all to reflect the needs and desires of the members of P.O.M.C. and, it is hoped, the entire community. That said, we have never claimed to represent the entire community as a whole. The board is very clear in stating that it represents the members of the organization.

Some of POMC’s activities from 1996 to Present:

• P.O.M.C. members volunteered and worked on the Mountain Ground Water Resource Study • Provided comments and guidance on many re-zoning and plat applications to JeffCo Planning and Zoning department • P.O.M.C. members worked on the Open Space acquisition of Beaver Ranch • Commented and supported the change of category for Hwy 285 to EX (Expressway) to limit access points and reduce the need for signalized intersections on Hwy 285 from C470 to Foxton Road • Tracking and providing comments/concerns on the Village at Elk Crossing including water and sanitation activities. Opposed the Village at Elk Crossing (VEC) because of conflicts with the community plan and pursued legal action. • Worked with CDOT to reduce the number of street lights originally proposed on Hwy 285 between Aspen Park and Conifer to reduce light pollution and preserve our rural environment while balancing safety concerns • Opposed the Jefferson County plan to construct a sex offender’s facility in Pine and helped residents of H.O.M.E., an organization that in large measure defeated the proposal. Also conducted fund raising for H.O.M.E. • P.O.M.C. member appointed to JeffCo Regulatory Advisory Committee (RAC) whose purpose was to update the planning and zoning regulations. • Attended and commented on the CDOT Value Engineering Study for Hwy 285 expansion to Bailey • Participated in CDOT “summit” • Reviewed and commented on the Service Plan for the Aspen Park Metropolitan District which will service the Hunt-Meyer project • Continued discussions with CDOT regarding safety issues and future Hwy 285 widening • Changed our by-laws with members’ consent to expand our service area to include Indian Hills • Assisting Indian Hills with their water/sewage issues • Supported Stagedoor Theatre re-zoning and land plan • Assisted JeffCo Historical Society and property owner to preserve the Clifton House • Conducted a conference and communicated with the Foothills Park & Recreation District to express P.O.M.C.’s issues about the proposed inclusion of the Conifer/285 area into their special district. Later worked to rally the community and defeat the Foothills annexation attempt when Foothills would not modify their plan. • Reviewed and commented on Water Overlay proposal • Worked with Jefferson County staff reviewing wildfire regulations and issues, lighting issues, bus stops, preserving the ridgelines in coordination with ENABLE and C.A.R.E. • Conducted numerous meetings and presentations to local Homeowner Groups on many regulatory, land use, and development topics • Assisted Park County residents in forming a sister organization to P.O.M.C. that serves Park County – United Mountain Communities (UMC) • Set up many property walk-throughs and meetings with developers through out the service area • Helped Homestead residents learn more about re-platting effort • Met with developers and area residents regarding Kitty Drive development • Met with Jefferson County staff regarding telecommunications regulations • Set up community meeting with elected officials on growth initiatives • Conducted meetings with County Commissioners to discuss issues facing our community