Jefferson County residents are invited to attend a community meeting on a proposed public outdoor shooting range in Jefferson County, 6-8 p.m. June 28, at Ralston Valley High School, 13355 W. 80th Ave., in Arvada.
The planned location for the shooting range is just east of State Highway 93 and south of 82nd Avenue on land owned by the City of Arvada. The shooting range would be roughly six acres on the far northwest corner of a 1,600-acre property that is currently primarily undeveloped. The closest residential area part of the City of Arvada is about 1.3 miles away, unincorporated Jefferson County residents are about a quarter of a mile away from the proposed area, said Tom Hoby, director of Jeffco Open Space.
The county is proposing the gun range, with the intent of using a public/private partnership to develop and operate it.
The shooting range would be used for target practice only, and would allow rifles and pistols --; no shotguns, Hoby said.
For some county residents, a public outdoor shooting range is desired, but there are concerns, Hoby said. The main concern, he said, is noise. The final report from a recent noise study conducted on the proposed site will be presented at the meeting.
Other concerns include how it would affect property values, impacts on wildlife and how environmental issues --; such as contaminants --; will be addressed.
Public comment will be accepted at the meeting. Each person will have up to two minutes to speak. Attendees may sign up online to be placed on a list to speak.
To learn more about the proposed shooting range or to be placed on the speaker list, visit www.jeffco.us/bcc/board-programs/shooting-range.
from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/Public-comment-wanted-on-proposed-shooting-range,220506
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