Nestled west of I-25, you are minutes from the interstate corridor but miles from the noise and traffic. A gap between a porch and its foundation of a home in Gold Hill Mesa can be seen in this photo taken last week. At the height of productivity, the mill processed 1,500 tons of ore per day from the famous Cripple Creek Mining District, turning the area where Gold Hill Mesa now stands into one of the most illustrious locations in all of Colorado. 1605 Gold Hill Mesa Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Sold : $385,000Sold on 07/30/21 Zestimate : $421,200 Est. We have a few doors that need to be adjusted, but nothing out of the ordinary for a new home settling in.. 28741. Ive watched this place be nothing but a dust bowl, something that you couldnt grow anything on, he said. Subject: Gold Hill Mesa Filing No. Risk for damage is most pronounced in areas where the ground is heaving or sinking at uneven rates, Hoyt said. Agency finds sinking at Gold Hill Mesa, calls for more testing. He later told The Gazette that damage was substantial and showed evidence of previous repairs that is symptomatic of sinking and heaving soils. The Geological Survey raised concerns about settlement after it found portions of Gold Hill Mesa sank more than 3 inches over a six-year period using satellite images. We all sit out on the grass and listen to the music and enjoy it, Hanes said. Hanes, a Colorado Springs native, said the development also benefits the rest of the city by capping off the toxic mine tailings and preventing dust and dirt from blowing around the area. In the commercial area, we are mitigating old structures in preparation for future development. For how long, thats another geological engineering question, he said. The City Planning and Development Department uses the Colorado Geological Survey (CGS) as their consultant in geotechnical matters. . But then Harward who lives on South Favorite Street said she spoke with a representative of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, which regulates the site, determining whether dangerous chemicals exist in Gold Hill Mesas topsoils. The legacy of Gold Hill Mesa is represented by this lands rich history and a community development worthy of its unique heritage where the progressive spirit of the early pioneers lives on; and restoration of the traditions from yesteryear are contributing to a new way to live well on Colorado Springs Westside. This is the story about Gold Hill Mesa that people really need to read! The current owner of that home declined to comment, also citing a fear of retribution. Clemens inspection was not related to lawsuits filed by residents at Gold Hill Mesa. Edwards also shared email correspondence with that homeowner, who did not return a call seeking comment. Very outside of what you would expect anywhere else in the city.. Im out there digging in the yard all the time. Reports of corrosion and flooding throughout the development gave rise to concerns that toxic chemicals in the century-old mine tailings pile beneath the neighborhood might bubble to the surface, the former Eclipse Drive resident said. In this video, I will give a tour and more details about this community. Gold Hill Mesa Heirloom Townhome Association. Extraneous details such as grass or snow could have affected the results, she said. Editor's note: On Aug. 29, Gold Hill Mesa released this statement to its residents in response to Gazette reporting on the development. Our properties that lie to the east/southeast of GHMs iconic smokestack are perpetually subject to the runoff of contaminated soils, grease, oils, and any other environmental hazard to Earths fragile ecosystem because of the nearly two decades of ongoing construction, Joan Phillips wrote in an email. Instability has been a chief concern for the site since its inception. The legacy of Gold Hill Mesa is represented by this land's rich history and a community development worthy of its unique heritage - where the progressive spirit of the early pioneers lives on; and restoration of the traditions from yesteryear are contributing to a new way to live well on Colorado Springs' Westside. Site identification and general characteristics. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Gold Hill Mesa Metropolitan District No. The foundation of Elliotts home cracked before she bought it in May 2013, according to records filed with the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department. Advanced Search: Membership. Ft. The sump pump (has) been working, pumping gallons of water daily, sometimes multiple times a day, out into the alleyway behind our garage, she wrote. Everything points to one thing: shifting, cracking. You dont want any more water getting into that pile, and you dont want any water getting out of it.. 2006: 20061328727 : Gold Lake HOA; Grand Junction: 19. This really is a great place to live. The neighbors are very tight. But since construction began, its served as a thoroughfare for heavy machinery and speeding cars, they said. Another woman, who formerly lived on Eclipse Drive in Gold Hill Mesa, said, The whole thing was a nightmare and we were only there a year. I would call it a creek that flows out of their yard, she said. They, too, spoke of the sense of community it offers them. (Photo by Katie Klann, The Gazette). Several residents have provided pictures showing water damage, cracks in homes and gaps beneath walls, but don't want those photos published because they could be used to identify specific homes. Replace the downstairs bathroom vanity that was destroyed by the restoration company. We question why CGS has been non-responsive to our ongoing requests to meet with our engineer and address their questions, while it has apparently made time to meet on multiple occasions with the Gazette. Despite pushback from Hoffmann and Gold Hill Mesa, state geologists are holding firm. What minor cracks shes seen dont match settlement problems shes seen in homes elsewhere in the state by any stretch of the imagination, she said. It brings people together to discover and celebrate. Because of the history of this property, Gold Hill Mesa has always been highly visible and subjected to scrutiny. City Councilman Bill Murray expressed concern that the developers engineer, rather than an independently contracted firm, was conducting those additional tests. The conditions in our VCUP are extensive. Its actually an incredible place to live. conrad.swanson@gazette.com, Homes built by Covington Homes build community, The Girl Scout Cookie Program feeds entrepreneurial and life skills, 1 dead following overnight shooting in Pueblo, Colorado Springs home prices fall to lowest point in nearly 1 years, Reliever Brad Hand signs with Colorado Rockies, Jamal Murray's big second half serves as last laugh vs. old friend and Memphis Grizzlies, 'Here's looking at you, Congress' | COLUMN, LETTERS: Ducking the real issues; ASC Thrift Shop to close, At Home: Whats hiding in your rugs? Most people dont want to know whats going on they dont want to know because its going to impact the value of the houses, Zhou said. Honoring the Pioneer Spirit. (Photo by Katie Klann, The Gazette), A woman walks her dog on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019 at Gold Hill Mesa. The design of Gold Hill Mesa provides residents with a close-knit village style community with Old World charm. Nonetheless, Gold Hill Mesa and our geotechnical engineer, Bill Hoffmann with CTL Thompson, promptly responded to the CGS questions, and for the past five weeks, together with CTL Thompson, we have been seeking to meet with CGS so that we can better understand and address their questions on the Filing 11 application. Kin" is the new solo album from multi-instrumentalist, poet, novelist and translat New reports of structural issues come in addition to the complaints of three residents, who filed lawsuits against their homebuilders and, in one case, the developer, claiming drainage problems, water damage, cracked foundation walls and foundation settlement, among other things. Is comparing Colorado Springs' and Denver's homeless populations fair or unfair? Instead, Hoffmann directed additional questions about the ground survey to the Woodland Park company behind the work, Rampart Surveys, representatives of which did not respond to a request for comment. Our home is not sinking, it is not shifting and it is not flooding, Olson wrote. At least three residents have commissioned inspections of their homes or now seek experts to examine their property. They include sinking concrete pads, cracked pillars, door and window problems and water damage. Construction continues for the already approved phases. But still he wrote, We contend that this is not a reason to expose additional homes and the public to largely unknown risks from ground subsidence.. That engineer acknowledged to The Gazette that he had worked in the development, but declined to comment on the nature of his work or his experiences there, citing a nondisclosure agreement with the developer. Public Facts for 1605 Gold Hill Mesa Dr Edit Facts Beds 3 Baths 3 Sq. Replaced burned out or missing light bulbs throughout the home. I trust CGS, Zhou said. 492. A city ordinance enacted in 2017 requires city planners and engineers to consult with the Geological Survey before approving development, and that is why Filing 11 has been reviewed by CGS. As the Colorado Springs population has increased, and Gold Hill Mesa has grown to nearly 500 homes, media and public interest in Gold Hill Mesa has become relevant once again. They were very diligent about coming out and dealing with it. New construction homes from David Weekley Homes are sold out in Gold Hill Mesa. The concept behind Gold Hill Mesa has a significant purpose. Rather, out of the nearly 500 homes in Gold Hill Mesa, we are aware of only a. In 2013, we welcomed our daughter into this world and into Gold Hill Mesa. VOTE Gold Hill Mesa for BEST Neighborhood in Colorado Springs! In order for land to be redeveloped, as has been done at Gold Hill Mesa, CDPHE must approve a No Action Determination.. We no longer accept (Villa de Mesa) as a valid substitution for sampling, testing for settlement or collapse, calculating estimates of long-term settlement, or as a reason to approve development where such an investigation and evaluation has not taken place, he wrote. Gold Hill Mesa developers hope a new report validates their assertions that the neighborhood's 500 homes are in no danger of sinking. But past tests conducted by a number of skilled and qualified geotechnical firms which include CTL Thompson, indicate conditions at the site were suitable for a residential development, Hoffmann wrote. The land upon which the mill operated sat vacant, until now. We know our neighbors and we TRULY feel like a close knit community. Residents thinking out loud and scratching their heads where the "facts" the Gazette stated about Gold Hill Mesas sinking homes were coming from. That movement tracked by stacking 162 images captured by satellite cameras is greater than in surrounding areas and is concerning enough to warrant additional investigations of the mine tailings pile atop which the development sits, said Jonathan Lovekin, a senior engineering geologist at the agency. My understanding is that concrete discoloration can also result when irrigation water flows through fertilized areas, she added. Many of these homes have been built in the last 10 years, with a median sales price of $340,000. 1185 Gold Hill Mesa Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 is a 3,260 sqft, 5 bed, 4 bath home sold in 2021. The mill shut its doors in 1948, having produced an estimated 483,771 pounds of gold. Repainted the walls after replacing the drywall in the basement. Drive to the Westside of Colorado Springs, along 21st Street or Lower Gold Camp Road, and into the neighborhood of Gold Hill Mesa. Ft. 1,484 Stories Lot Size 1,919 Sq. At last check, our home is not sinking . Filing 2 is just west of that. But nothing indicates that Villa de Mesa sits atop the same type of materials as Gold Hill Mesa, Lovekin told The Gazette. What school district is Gold Hill Mesa in? Concrete in the garage of another home and the alley behind the property were also cracked, she said. 1171 Gold Hill Mesa Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 is currently not for sale. Picture being part of the Pikes Peak Gold Rush during the late 1800's when the former Golden Cycle Mill was the top producing gold mill in the nation with the highest payroll in the state - providing the economic backbone for Colorado Springs and turning the area where Gold Hill Mesa now stands into one of the most illustrious locations in all of Colorado. They literally will destroy the sale of your home.. Throughout this 15-year redevelopment, Gold Hill Mesa has grown into a strong and vibrant community, which is key to our mission of taking this long-dormant and blighted property and improving it through a responsible environmental clean-up plan. You have permission to edit this article.