Protecting the Lone Tree Bluffs
The last wild mesa tops and trails on top of the Lone Tree bluffs are under threat from a massive new housing development. Once it’s built, this view — and the wildlife that call it home — will be lost forever.
IT'S YOUR TIME TO SPEAK UP NOW TILL NOVEMBER 17TH!!
The date for the hearing got changed (Before Nov 3rd).
Why This Matters
This site was created to bring clarity and transparency to the proposed Hillcamp development.
Hillcamp is a significant project on and near the Lone Tree bluffs (343 houses on 400+ acres) — an area that plays an important role in the identity of our city. Projects of this scale have the potential to shape how Lone Tree evolves for decades.
WHY WE OPPOSE THIS ROAD
We're not against responsible growth. We're against approving a road before the hard questions are answered:
- The hillside: A slope right next to the planned road failed in 2024. The City asked for a final geotechnical report before approval, but the report it is relying on is still labeled "preliminary."
- Fire and evacuation: There is no evacuation study in the record for 343 new homes on a windy mesa, and emergency access routes haven't been legally secured.
- Our trail and open space: The road would cut through a scrub oak ravine where the developer's own study documented nesting birds, and it would put one of our favorite trails on a bridge over cars.
- Wildlife: State data show golden and bald eagle nest areas within a mile, and the mesa is a gathering place for deer, elk and other wildlife.
- Out of order: The road is being approved before the homes it would serve, so the City commits to the whole project before anyone has shown it can be built safely next to a hillside that has already failed.
Three ways to help before it's too late.
You do not need to be an expert but if you are awesome. Tell the City of Lone Tree what this place means to you and why you care. A personal email or a short statement can help make the case for protecting it.
1. Send a short personal email in your own words, tell the Lone Tree City Council why the Bluffs matter to you: your morning walk, the wildlife you've seen, your worries about fire or the hillside. A few personal sentences mean more than a long copy. If you’ve written before, it’s OK to send your concerns again if they still haven’t been answered.
Send it to the City Clerk, Ahnjoulie DeBoyes (ahnjoulie.deboyes@cityoflonetree.com), and the case planner, Chuck Darnell (chuck.darnell@cityoflonetree.com).
Subject line: "SB25-0014 – Comment for City Council"
Please send it by Nov 16th. Letters sent this way go into the official record that every Council member receives. But the sooner the better they have time to read them all. Don't wait till the last minute.
Important: please do not email or message Council members directly. Just
2. Show up on November 17th 5:30pm Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree, CO
Please aim to arrive by 5:00pm and sign in before the meeting if you want to speak up. PLEASE DO IF YOU CAN! You have only two minutes to tell City Council why the Bluffs matter to you. If you do not want to speak please still join us as your presence is very important.
3. Bring more people into the effort
Sign the petition and share this webpage with friends who love the Lone Tree Bluffs.
Checked here what happened on October 13th at the Planning Commission.
The bluffs aren’t just open space. They’re the heart of our community — a sanctuary where neighbors hike, ride, reflect, and reconnect with the Colorado we love. Every sunrise over the East/West Trail reminds us what matters: open sky, quiet trails, and the wildlife that still moves through this landscape.
The goal here is simple: make it easier to understand what’s being proposed, where things stand in the process, how to stay informed and ensure your voice is heard.
If this trail is part of your life, your voice belongs in this decision. We are stronger when we speak up and get together to show we care for what we love in our community.
More information look also at: savesurreyridge.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hillcamp is a proposed residential development located on and near the Lone Tree bluffs within the RidgeGate West area. It is currently under review through the City of Lone Tree’s development process
What is Hillcamp?
A proposed residential development on and near the Lone Tree bluffs in RidgeGate East, currently under City review.
Where is it in the process?
The application has been resubmitted and is in a public referral period, where staff, agencies, and residents can review and comment.
How can I see the plans?
All materials are available on the City of Lone Tree website here.
How can I get involved?
Residents can review materials, submit comments during referral periods, and follow the project as it moves through the process. Find out more on this post.
Who makes the decision?
The Lone Tree City Council makes final decisions after staff review, public input, and applicable planning considerations.
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