News and Announcements

Douglas County Special Projects Engineering discovered in August 2024 that the storm sewer at Lincoln Ave & Stonegate Pkwy, Lincoln Ave & Keystone Blvd, and a section in between these two (2) intersections was in poor condition and required maintenance.  Starting November 4, 2024, until December 15, 2024, Lincoln Ave between Stonegate Pkwy & Keystone Blvd will have storm sewer replacement activities on going.  This will be a 4-phase project and traffic control shifts will be different with each phase.  Phase 1 is at Lincoln Ave & Keystone Blvd; traffic will be reduced to a single lane each direction.  Phase 2 will be at Lincoln Ave & Stonegate Pkwy and traffic will be reduced to a single lane each direction.   Phase 3 will be back at Keystone Blvd – the eastbound Lincoln Ave to northbound Keystone Blvd left turn lane will be closed and traffic will be reduced to one (1) lane each direction.  Phase 4 will involve a major traffic shift where the westbound Lincoln Ave traffic will be shifted to the south and into the eastbound Lincoln Ave lanes; Lincoln Ave will be a single lane of traffic in each direction.

We recommend alternate ways around these intersections during this time.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Debbie Kula, Douglas County Special Projects Engineer, at 720-673-4029 or dkula@douglas.co.us.

Thank you for your patience as we repair this storm sewer.

Prairie Dog Relocation

Our residents may notice traps in several prairie dog communities throughout Stonegate Village Metro District open spaces. These traps are part of a project to relocate prairie dogs living in less suitable urban sprawl areas such as Stonegate to the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot. The relocated Stonegate prairie dogs will help restore the natural wildlife balance in one of the oldest undisturbed shortgrass prairie habitats in Colorado. Read more about this project here https://www.fws.gov/project/prairie-dog-restoration.

Some residents may be aware that prairie dogs have been squeezed into smaller land areas over the years by new construction taking place surrounding Stonegate. Prairie dogs are burrowing under community infrastructure including sidewalks and fences and entering residents' yards. In some areas, they have encroached on groomed and landscaped areas at neighborhood entrances and where residents carry-out recreational activities. Stonegate has contracted a highly respected prairie dog relocation expert that has many years of experience performing this work with a caring approach and safe practices. Please keep away from the areas marked where trapping is taking place to ensure a quick and successful relocation.

Reservoir

On July 2, 2024, we reached out for assistance regarding the persistent trespassing issues at the pond. Although the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has issued numerous tickets to individuals violating the no trespassing rules, the problem persists. We have discovered that these trespassers are locating the pond through a fishing app, with many coming from outside Stonegate.

To safeguard our property and ensure the health, safety, and welfare of our residents, taxpayers, and constituents, we must emphasize that fishing and watersports are strictly prohibited on all District properties, including the District Reservoir, which is composed of reclaimed wastewater.

If the trespassing continues, we will be forced to install a chain link fence with barbed wire to deter further intrusions.

We have requested increased patrols from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, and we urge you to report any trespassing incidents directly to them. Please call the Douglas County Sheriff non-emergency line at 303-660-7505 if you observe anyone violating the property regulations.

Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in maintaining the integrity and safety of our District’s properties.

Notice Concerning HB23-1105

Notice Concerning HB23-1105: Homeowners’ Association and Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Forces Pursuant to House Bill 23-1105, signed into law on May 24, 2023, a Metropolitan District Task Force is to be appointed by November 1, 2023, to examine issues regarding homeowners’ rights and to perform other duties as noted in the new law. A summary of the Bill and link to the signed Act are available at https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb23-1105. Each Metropolitan District in Colorado created to finance infrastructure to support a housing subdivision is required to notify its residents about the task force. 

South Pool 2024 Registration

Make sure to apply for your Pool ID before the start of 2023 Pool Season! 

Stonegate Park News

All Stonegate Village Metropolitan District parks are open from 6am to 10pm. To report a rules violation, please call the District office number at 303-858-9909, or the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number at 303-660-7500. 

No hammocking in Stonegate Village Metropolitan parks or open spaces.

Effective immediately Stonegate Village Metropolitan District will restrict the use of any type of attachment to the park trees, including hammocks. The hammock straps over time, wear away the bark. The layer underneath the bark helps bring water from the roots up to the tree. When that gets damaged, the tree dies. Stonegate considers trees to be an invaluable asset, which is why the district has put in place a no hammocking policy dedicated to protecting our trees.

Stonegate Village Fence Replacement Updates

As we wrap up Phase III of the project, the District successfully installed and stained over 49,118' lineal feet of 6' high and 20,883 lineal feet of 4' high beautifully crafted cedar fencing as of September 23rd, 2024. The fence is replaced at the rate of 500+ linear feet per week (as weather allows). This project continues as planned throughout 2025. We are now beginning the replacement of the two and three rail "open rail" fences. As many already know, in an effort to preserve the appearance of our Stonegate community and keep property values at their highest, the SVMDs Board of Directors voted unanimously to replace the District Fencing (Common Area /Open Space Only) 6’ high, 4’ high privacy fences along with the two and three rail "open rail" style fences. The new fencing is of "like-kind". Definition of Fencing to Be Replaced – Fencing that abuts District Property/Open Space

This project is estimated to take place over a period of four years and began in the Spring of 2021. The fence contractor has walked the property and has prepared the plan for the most efficient and effective way to minimize disturbances to our homeowners. Cooperation by all of us will help to produce a final product that we should all be proud of and one that enhances the aesthetic value of our community.

Attaching Personal Items to Fence:

Please Keep in mind that the perimeter fence is solely owned and maintained by The Stonegate Village Metro District. The District does not allow any homeowner to attach personal items such as trellises, lighting or any other items to either the interior (homeowner side) or exterior (common area) side of the fence. You could be held responsible for repairs to restore the fence back to original condition.

During the fence replacement process there could be some materials from the existing fence or scraps from the new fence left onsite. However, all construction related debris will be removed from the jobsite prior to moving to the next phase.

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ABOUT THE DISTRICT

Stonegate Village Metropolitan District (SVMD) is a governmental entity that was formed per Title 32 of the Colorado Revised State Statutes to perform specific services for the residents and businesses located within the District boundaries.  The Stonegate Village Metropolitan District is responsible for a number of important operations and maintenance services for the District, which include:

- Water and Wastewater Services       

- Recreational Facilities

- Maintenance of Open Space & Public Landscapes

MORE ABOUT THE DISTRICT

The Stonegate Village Metropolitan District manages and oversees the 24-hour operations of the many utilities, infrastructure, and services; which includes water and wastewater resources, recreational facilities, open space areas, public landscapes, and drainage-way maintenance. These District services are maintained and operated by funds received either through property taxes or fees, and are used for the operation, maintenance, and long-term replacement of District facilities, resources and infrastructure.      

The District also supports a variety of special projects and programs that directly enhance and improve the community.  Below outlines a partial list of the current and ongoing improvement, maintenance, and service projects the District is currently working on for the community:

- Community development planning

- District business expansion

- Water plant facilities upgrades

- Water quality and inspection program

- Water well management program

- Wastewater facility construction project

- WISE Water agreement and project

- Water rates study and evaluation

- Renewable water program

- Rueter Hess Reservoir planning

- Fire hydrant maintenance & flush project

- Street signage improvement project

- Fence repair and replacement project

- Flood and standing water management

- Newlin Gulch maintenance & upgrades

- Landscape master planning

- Open space & park improvement projects

- Walkway improvements & upgrades

- Turf mowing and flowerbed management

- Spring tree trimming program

- Tree and shrub replacement program

- Swimming pool facilities upgrades

- Community Center facility improvements

- Tennis court upgrades & improvements

- Gazebo and rec area improvements

- Snow removal operations

If you have any questions about the District

services, projects and programs, you are

encouraged to contact the District Manager at

303-858-9909, or by  mail at

10252 Stonegate Parkway, Parker, CO  80134.