Save Belmar Park Call to Action
Community Organizer Regina Hopkins is asking for your attendance at the upcoming
Lakewood Planning Commission Meeting
DAY/DATE: Wednesday, Feb 21, 2024
TIME: 7:00PM
LOCATION: 480 S. Allison Parkway (Lakewood City CouncilChambers)
**URGENT CALL FOR ACTION** Your presence and voice are urgently needed at this week’s upcoming Planning Commission meeting. We ask all local community members to attend in person, as this is the only way you can verbally express your public comments. The meeting is scheduled for Wed.Feb. 21 at 7:00pm at 480 S. Allison Parkway (Lakewood City Council Chambers).
Recent developments have brought to light profound concerns about the handling of certain processes within our community, notably concerning the proposed development at 777 S. Yarrow St. This development,which includes plans for a monster apartment building adjacent to Belmar Park and the bird sanctuary, has sparked alarm among residents. The current approach, largely driven by decisions made by staff without any public engagement process, has resulted in many community members feeling blind sided and voiceless in a decision that directly impacts our cherished crown jewel park.
We have conveyed our concerns to City Council, and now we turn to the planning commissioners – who hold a pivotal role in zoning he land in our city, among other duties. The upcoming Planning Commission meeting will provide us with a crucial opportunity to voice our opinions,express our concerns, and advocate for a more transparent and inclusive process.
During the meeting, each attendee will have 3 minutes to address the planning commissioners. This is our chance to articulate why we believe they play a vital role in reviewing unilateral decisions made by administrative staff for the entire Lakewood community. Planning commissioners serve as an essential part of the checks and balances process within our community, and we look to them for oversight and improvement.
We’ve seen examples from other communities in Colorado where processes have been enhanced to be more inclusive and transparent. It’s time for Lakewood to follow suit.
One of the primary topics of discussion will be the preservation of Belmar Park and the planning decisions surrounding 777 S.Yarrow St. Your presence and advocacy are critical in safeguarding this essential community asset.
I urge each and every one of you to prioritize attending this important Planning Commission meeting. Together, we can ensure that our community’s concerns are heard and addressed, fostering a more inclusive and transparent decision-making process.
Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter,and I look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
Regina
Director of Save Belmar Park