August 24th, 2008
From the Denver Post:
“Tomorrow, the Los Angeles City Council is expected to approve a redevelopment deal that involves conveying private property seized by eminent domain and giving it to Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles (CCSCLA), a politically connected non-profit organization that, according to the Los Angeles Times, tried to swindle over $1.3 million in taxpayer dollars from the State of California.”
August 19th, 2008
From the Fort Collins Coloradoan:
“Timnath is preparing for another round of annexations that would bring more land for commercial and residential development into town.
If approved, a pair of proposals working their way through the town’s planning process would add 186 acres to the incorporated portion of town south of Harmony Road.
Development planned for the sites range from low-density housing on the edge of agricultural land to a “destination” shopping area with art galleries, a gourmet grocery store and upscale restaurants.”
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August 19th, 2008
From the Pueblo Chieftain:
“Colorado Sen. Wayne Allard, the retiring Republican, intends to push legislation next month that would prohibit the Army from using eminent domain in expanding the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site northeast of Trinidad.
In a statement Monday, Allard said recent meetings between ranchers opposed to the expansion and Army officials showed widespread distrust that the Army might use condemnation in acquiring another 100,000 acres to the south of the training area.”
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August 18th, 2008
From NBC’s 9News:
“THORNTON – Far from being happy, a local software company said it was frustrated with a local school district on Thursday.
The Adams 12 Five Star School District says it will no longer try to buy the Auto-trol Software building and the 19 acres of land it sits on in Thornton.
The school district had said it would use eminent domain to acquire the land to build a transportation center. Eminent domain lets government groups seize property without the owner’s consent if it needs to be put to a civic use.
At a news conference on Thursday, the district announced it was scrapping the plan.”
August 14th, 2008
From the Broomfield Enterprise
“Broomfield residents soon could have a new tool to force neighbors to take care of dilapidated houses, overgrown weeds and junk-filled yards.
City Council on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to an ordinance aimed at cleaning up nuisance properties in Broomfield. A public hearing and final vote on the measure is scheduled for Sept. 9.
Council unanimously supported the ordinance, which would create a list of 17 conditions considered to cause nuisance. The items range from damaged siding and peeling paint to overgrown or dead landscaping. Eight items already are violations of Broomfield Municipal Code.”
Read the full story and list of violations.
August 14th, 2008
From the Steamboat Pilot & Today
““They said they are moving forward, full-speed ahead,” Planning Services Manager John Eastman said.
The UGB is a provision of the Steamboat Springs Area Community Plan that delineates land appropriate and not appropriate for urban development. The Routt County Board of Commissioners voted, 3-0, against Steamboat 700’s request to extend the urban growth boundary by 185 acres at a joint meeting with the Steamboat Springs City Council on Tuesday. Although council approved the application, 4-2, amendments to the community plan must receive joint approval.”
August 14th, 2008
From the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
“The Grand Junction Planning Commission ignored a widely held definition of “neighborhood” when it rejected a proposed strip club, a former member of the commission said Wednesday…In justifying their decision, planning commissioners Paul Dibble and Roland Cole said the business would be incompatible with the neighborhood, adding that they believe the “neighborhood” encompasses the entire city.”
August 5th, 2008
From The Cauldron: By Caldara
“In the voluntary world of the free market, when a buyer and seller cannot agree upon a price, the deal does not go down. In the world of government coercion, when the buyer and seller cannot agree on a price, the buyer eventually uses the long-arm of the law to force the seller to take what is being offered, like it or not. That basically sums up Gary and Linda Smith’s current situation in Parker. Unfortunately for them, the Colorado Supreme Court set a dangerous precedent earlier this year that Parker is now using as inspiration. No agreement could be made between the two parties after nearly a decade of negotiations. So like any good negotiator, the town of Parker is pulling a page out of Don Corleone’s book. As Property Rights Project director Jessica Corry explains, the Telluride case provides the backbone for cities to make offers that buyers cannot refuse.
This should serve as fair warning for those of us with aesthetically pleasing land– don’t cut your grass for awhile. You might save yourself a visit from a municipality masquerading as the Godfather.”
August 1st, 2008
| “Telluride State Supreme Court Ruling and Private Landowners |
| Property rights advocates are worried about a ruling last month from the Colorado Supreme Court. The justices decided that that the southeastern town of Telluride could take land outside its city limits - to protect an undeveloped piece of land. Ryan Warner speaks with House Minority Leader Mike May – and with state constitutional scholar and CU Law professor Richard Collins.”Listen to the radio clip.
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July 31st, 2008
From the Rocky Mountain News:
Residents living along the South Platte River near the Regional Transportation District’s planned rail maintenance facility renewed their strident criticism of the transit agency Wednesday, saying it was slamming the project down their throats.
“You’re taking half of Denver’s downtown riverfront and converting it to a heavy industrial use,” said Ted Pearlman, who formed No Trains On Our River, a group opposed to the FasTracks commuter rail facility south of Globeville, north of Coors Field and west of Brighton Boulevard.
“Our intention is to stop it altogether,” Pearlman told RTD officials.
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