FLOOD AFTERMATH

Urgent Request for Erosion Control

Eroding river banks causing Imminent Threat to homes on Longmont Dam Road
SUMMARY
As a result of the recent catastrophic flooding, the North St. Vrain River spilled way over its banks creating a dramatically wider and deeper secondary channel which has caused extensive damage to the homes located near the junction of Highway 36 and Longmont Dam Rd. The property closest to the junction was completely destroyed by the river, but four properties (37, 39, 55, and 63 LDR) remain standing, though at various stages of risk (one home precariously perched on a 25 ft. dropoff, one home partially fallen into river, etc.). These properties can still be saved with quick action to halt the erosion occuring on the newly formed riverbanks. An erosion control specialist who visited the site said that one excavator for one afternoon could save all four homes until a more permanent solution can be put into place. In an attempt to slow the erosion, we have been hiking in with crews of volunteers, but taking on this daunting challenge with just shovels and wheelbarrows will not be enough; heavy equipment is needed to complete the task. This document has been prepared to establish the urgency and seriousness of our situation, and to encourage you to give priority to our neighborhood, which not only provides access to our homes, but is the gateway to a critical water supply for the City of Longmont (Ralph Price Resevoir). Thank you for giving this your utmost attention,
Ken Feldman, Gayle Gordon, Regina Cleveland, Sarah Cleveland, Sal Coppolecchia & Gina Coppolecchia SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

CONTENTS
Summary

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Homeowner addresses, contact info, parcel numbers Flood damage photos by address

Additional photos of erosion and volunteer efforts toward erosion control.

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Location of Damage Junction of Highway 36 & Longmont Dam Road (aka County Road 80)

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Homeowner information for properties that can be saved

63 Longmont Dam Rd
Parcel# 120111000015 Cleveland, Regina E (303) 817-6632 regina@reginacleveland.com

55 Longmont Dam Rd

Parcel# 120111000041

Feldman, Kennth T & Gayle Gordon 720-253-3556 kfeldman@bockandclark.com

37 Longmont Dam Rd

Parcel# 120111000012

Coppolecchia, Salvatore Paul 303-827-5978 coppol2@yahoo.com

39 Longmont Dam Rd

Parcel# 120111000014

Beasley, Peggy 2200 Willowick, #7F, Houston, TX 77027

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Photos of erosion damage, & volunteer crews

Recently formed 25 ft. riverbank, highly unstable

Exposed water well casing reveals how much land was washed away by the flood.

Volunteer crews work on shoring up bottom of riverbank to prevent undercutting by the river.

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Photos of erosion and damage

River cut new channel, causing 25 ft. dropoff just ten feet from front door. Erosion continues to threaten not only this home, but the three other neighbors homes immediately down river.

63 Longmont Dam Rd.

Plastic sheeting is being used to protect fragile edge of river bank, but not expected to hold up to heavy rain, snow, or wind.

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