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Woodmoor Improvement Association, Dec. 18 – Board confirms opposition to Buc-ee’s

By Jackie Burhans

At its regular board meeting on Dec. 18, the Woodmoor Improvement Association (WIA) board confirmed it had sent a letter of opposition to the Buc-ee’s development, approved amendments to the Woodmoor Placer covenants, and heard director reports.

Buc-ee’s development opposition confirmed

President Brian Bush confirmed that, pursuant to a vote by the board, he had signed and sent a letter opposing the development of a Buc-ee’s at the southwest corner of I-25 and County Line Road. The letter was sent to Glant Havenar, mayor of Palmer Lake; Dennis Stern, mayor pro-tem; and all the Palmer Lake trustees. The letter was also posted on the WIA website at https://woodmoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Letter-to-Palmer-Lake.pdf. Bush said that residents’ response to the letter has been generally positive.

Board approves amendments to Woodmoor Placer covenants

Bush introduced a request by the Jackson Creek Land Development Corp. to amend portions of the Woodmoor Placer covenants by substituting the Monument Land Development code. The parcel of land is north of the YMCA, is zoned commercial, and will include the new Monument Fire Department station.

The board unanimously approved the covenant changes.

Board highlights

  • Board Secretary and Director of Community Outreach Rick DePaiva said that judging for the holiday lighting contest had begun and noted that El Paso County Commissioner Holly Williams had come to speak about area issues at Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Organizations (NEPCO) on Dec. 14. Information on NEPCO and its presentations can be found at www.nepco.org in the member area; contact WIA or your member homeowners association (HOA) for information on how to access presentations.
  • Treasurer Pete Giusti reported that expenses and income were on target, with income being positively impacted by interest rates.
  • HOA Administrator Denise Cagliaro noted annual dues invoices would be sent out around Dec. 20. She also said that WIA’s annual meeting would be on Jan. 27, followed by the reorganization meeting on Jan. 29. Four candidates are running for three board positions; ballots will be sent out the first week of January. She asked that residents submit their votes so that WIA could achieve a quorum.
  • Director of Covenant Control Sue Leggiero reported 14 total covenant-related items in November, with two resulting in covenant violations. She said eight issues were resolved with a friendly letter, and no covenant hearings were held in November or December and none was anticipated for January.
  • Director of Public Safety Brian Gleason announced that Officer Darren Abe resigned from Woodmoor Public Safety, thanked him for his service, and wished him well.
  • Director of Architectural Control Ed Miller reported 18 projects were submitted in November, with 16 of them approved administratively and two approved by the Architectural Control Committee. Year to date, 545 projects were submitted, which represented a 3.8% decrease from last year, with an approval rating of 99.8%.
  • Covenants and Forestry Administrator Justin Gates reported on behalf of Director of Forestry Thrush that there had been only two forestry and Firewise visits in November due to the cold. He noted that he could do an evaluation and provide a letter to residents’ insurance companies to help them avoid being dropped. He said he is looking into another federal grant opportunity and will know more in early March. Gates added that he would reach out to homeowners along Woodmoor Drive after winter when he can confirm their trees are dead.
  • Director of Common Areas Steve Cutler reported that the oven in the kitchen at The Barn had been replaced and that the 2025 noxious weed removal grant application had been submitted. He expects to hear the results on Feb. 14. Finally, he reported that scrub oak mitigation on a Lake Woodmoor common area tract had been completed on Dec. 2.
  • Bush noted that the El Paso County Planning Commission had approved 340 homes at the Monument Ridge East development.

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The WIA Board of Directors usually meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month in The Barn at 1691 Woodmoor Drive, Monument. The annual meeting will be held on Jan. 27 followed by a reorganization meeting on Jan. 29.

The WIA calendar can be found at www.woodmoor.org/events. WIA board meeting minutes will be posted at www.woodmoor.org/board-of-directors.

Jackie Burhans can be reached at jackieburhans@ocn.me.

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