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WEEK OF JULY 27, 2023
VOLUME 64 | ISSUE 38
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Jeffco Planning asks Hilltop Drive developer for a variety of changes
Dippin’ dogs Volunteers wash canines to benefit EAPL BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The water was flying as freshly washed canines stepped from kiddie pools at the Super Sudsy Dog Wash. The pampered pooches received a thorough washing and drying on July 22, plus a bandana thanks to volunteers from TallGrass Aveda Day Spa. The dog wash, in its 12th year, is a fundraiser for the Evergreen Animal Protective League, and Ambary Gardens in Kittredge hosted the event. The volunteer dog washers are serious about putting the pups at ease while getting to work to make them immaculate. Gail Sharp, the owner of TallGrass, said the spa had three reasons for organizing the event: first, they love animals, especially dogs; second, they have fun; and third, they raise money for EAPL. For EAPL, the event makes more people more aware of the organizaSEE DOG WASH, P2
BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The ball is now in the developer’s court after Jefferson County Planning & Zoning has responded to a proposal to put 47 townhomes on the east end of Hilltop Drive that neighbors have been trying to stop because of safety concerns. Planning & Zoning has sent the developer, Blueprint Investment Fund, a laundry list of concerns ranging from minor changes to more complex issues. Blueprint has 180 days to respond to the concerns, though it can ask for an extension. Joseph Libkey Jr., owner of Blueprint Investment Fund, has not responded yet to the Canyon CouGuinness the 14-month-old heeler mix doesn’t mind getting a bath.
PHOTO BY DEB HURLEY BROBST
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