Proposed Draft Floodplain MappingFollowing the 2013 flood, the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) initiated a program to re-map the predicted 1% chance regulatory floodplain (100-year flood zone) of the most affected waterways. The program was named the "Colorado Hazard Mapping Program" or "CHAMP".
The CWCB draft floodplain maps will reflect changes to waterways caused by the 2013 flood and the recovery work since that flood. They'll also utilize more accurate data and advanced technology than was available when the current maps were created. As a result, the CWCB draft maps will be a more accurate representation of the anticipated 1% annual flood elevation and therefore more precisely reflect the flood risk for residents than the existing regulatory floodplain maps.
Town of Lyons Draft Floodplain Maps
The Town is currently reviewing the proposed new floodplain maps, within Town limits. The working draft floodplain map, as well as the current (2012) FEMA-adopted map, can be found here.
The Town is hosting a public review session on Lyons Proposed Draft Floodplain Mapping on Wednesday, Dec. 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Lyons Town Hall Board Room.
Details of the Lyons Proposed Draft Floodplain Mapping Public Review Session:
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 21
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lyons Town Hall Board Room Town of Lyons Floodplain Maps >>
Unincorporated Boulder County Draft Floodplain Maps Boulder County has prepared draft floodplain maps for unincorporated Boulder County. State and county staff held a review session for the proposed draft maps on Dec. 13, which included a presentation and a hands-on map review session.
To review or submit feedback to Boulder County's Unincorporated Draft Floodplain mapping, click here.
More Information on Unincorporated Boulder County Draft Floodplain Maps >>
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Snow RemovalPlease remember that in accordance with the Lyons Municipal Code, property owners must remove snow or ice within 24 hours after the last accretion. If sidewalks remain hazardous and unkept, the Town will mitigate and charges will be sent to the property owner.
Lyons Municipal Code, Sec. 11-1-50:
It shall be unlawful for any owner or occupant of any lot, block or parcel of ground within the Town, or for any agent in charge of such property, to allow any snow or ice to accumulate or remain upon any sidewalk alongside such property longer than twenty-four (24) hours from the time of the last accretion of such snow or ice.
Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a safe environment!
More Information on the Town's Snow Response Plan >>
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Storm Water Master PlanThe Town recently completed Storm Water Master Plan, funded by a CDBG-DR grant from HUD.
This plan updates a previous plan completed in April 1998. In addition to the basic updates of that plan, this plan modernizes the techniques used for runoff determination at various storm events, introduces concepts of updated codes and standards, water quality treatment of runoff, identifies areas at risk for flooding or inundation during various runoff events, identifies large scale capital improvement costs for the major runoff basins, identifies alternatives that could be considered in developed and undeveloped areas of the Town and adjacent unincorporated areas of Boulder County, and other important elements of a storm water master plan.
This plan will be a useful tool for the Town of Lyons Board of Trustees and Staff to help prioritize and identify capital improvements and to inform land and homeowners of issues and concerns related to their property; for landowners and business owners to understand and be informed of the conditions of the storm water runoff; and for developers to understand issues and constraints and potential capital investments related to projects and development. Consultants will be on hand to discuss the plan.
Feedback submission and versions of the draft plan, including PDF and an interactive map are available here.
Draft Stormwater Master Plan and Feedback >>
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Longmont Landlord Alliance TrainingWednesday, Dec. 14 | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Longmont Senior Center
(910 Longs Peak Ave., Rooms D & E)Free of Cost!
via City of Longmont
Vanessa St. Clair from Boulder County Public Health has put together a panel of public health experts to talk about how "reasonable" landlords should respond when a tenant says, "I have bed bugs, or mice, or cockroaches, or pharaoh ants, or dust mites", " I have mold", "I smell old cigarette or marijuana smoke in the rental" or other health issues. Public Health has done a lot of work preparing this presentation, so it should be fantastic. Click here for the flyer.
For more Information, contact Susan Spaulding, Community Relations Specialist, 303-774-4384 or susan.spaulding@longmontcolorado.gov.
More Information on the Free Longmont Landlord Alliance Training >>
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McConnell to 36 Flood Recovery Project MeetingThursday, Dec. 15 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Lyons Town Hall Board Room
The flood recovery and resiliency stream restoration project within the project area known as “McConnell to 36” will begin in the coming weeks. On Thursday, Dec. 15, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Lyons Town Hall Board Room, the SVCC will be hosting a public meeting to gather input from those who have interests or assets within the project area.
RSVPs are not required, but are appreciated by Wednesday, December 14th. To RSVP or to obtain additional information, please contact Erika Shioya, SVCC Assistant Watershed Coordinator, at eshioya.svcc@gmail.com, 303-774-4513.
More on the McConnell to 36 Flood Recovery Project Meeting >>
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Lefthand Canyon Ribbon Cutting CeremonyFriday, Dec. 16 | 1 to 2 p.m.Boulder County will host a ribbon cutting ceremony from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16 to mark the upcoming completion of permanent flood recovery-related repairs to Lefthand Canyon Drive and Left Hand Creek. The event will be held at Buckingham Park, which is located at the intersection of Lefthand Canyon Drive and Olde Stage Road. This is the latest permanent flood recovery and creek restoration project to be finished by the county. All are welcome to attend.
Read Full Release on Lefthand Canyon Ribbon Cutting Ceremony >>
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2017 Lyons EcoPassGreat news! The Town of Lyons, with the support of Boulder County, has renewed the community EcoPass program for 2017. This program provides all Lyons residents with a bus pass for RTD’s front range bus and light rail services. The only change to the program from previous years is that there will now be a small annual fee for the EcoPass that will be due before the end of March 2017. While the cost of the fee is in the process of being finalized, users can expect the annual fee to be between $25 and $50, with exceptions. Some exceptions may include discounts for students, elderly, and low income residents. The pass has a retail value of over $2,000.
More details of the program, pricing, and the purchasing process will be determined and announced in early 2017. Until then, current EcoPasses will automatically renew in the New Year.
For more information, visit the Town's EcoPass Page, or contact Sustainability Coordinator, Toby Russell at 303-823-6622, ext. 46.
More Information on the Lyons EcoPass >>
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Impacts of Fats, Oils, and Grease in DrainsA message from the Utilities and Engineering BoardThe Lyons Utility and Engineering Board would like to emphasize the importance of not putting Fats, Oils or Grease (also known as FOG) and Food Scraps or any Plant Matter down your drain. Processing FOG at our wastewater treatment plant increases the cost of running the plant. Food scraps should be composted - not put through a garbage disposal. FOG should be disposed of in a sealed container into the garbage. Please help keep our utility bills from going up and our new wastewater plant running at less cost. |
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Please do not reply to this email, as we are unable to respond to inquiries sent to this address. Please direct questions to Arielle Hodgson. |
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