Move-in on hold for dozens of homebuyers in Colorado county after water taps denied

[@Cucumberflavoredmustard]

Why were building permits even granted without water taps? Only so much water flows down that creek above town, you would think this would be THE primary concern before any shovels hit the dirt.

[@sarita5572]

We converted a shed into a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom home on 5 acres and knew to start with our water well first and I'm no professional builder. Someone dropped the ball BIG TIME here! What an embarrassment!

[@NunYa953]

Guess someone forgot to grease the wheels...

[@arkwill14]

Got to get these people in their houses so they can start lodging noise complaints against Red Rocks Amphitheatre. You just _know_ that's going to be the next thing "they didn't know about".

[@butchchu608]

We live in Coyote Gulch neighborhood since 2000 and it's common knowledge "before Bandimere close" that loud noise will be common during some racing even in the Summer, it's these builder and new homeowner that stupidly build house near a Racing track and Music Venue and complaints.

[@Singlesix6]

@@butchchu608 There's an established outdoor gun range in this area. The road into the place is lined with older homes. When asked if there are ever any noise complaints the typical answer is "Look at the name of the road they live on. They knew." Range Road.

[@Montcade]

not to mention living next to a highway

[@djWaverunner]

Should have kept bandemere open

[@sheenestevez6710]

Putting the cart before the horse, before even knowing there is a horse available

[@gbpg2016]

Imagine moving to Colorado and living on top of your neighbors like a big city.

[@jameswalters9516]

This exact thing happened in Douglas County in the 1980's....built neighborhoods with no water going to the Fire Hydrants.

[@mr.noneyabidness]

These are the asshats that got Bandemire closed down. Poor babies, you caused so many issues for so many people. This is just your comeuppance.

[@JohnMacFergus-oz5cp]

Great move developers.

[@mountains889]

wow - these are $800k+ houses

[@GRB22]

800k with little to no backyard.

[@Montcade]

@@GRB22 people gotta have bigger homes so they can store more crap from companies

[@jsimo100]

How did the house pass the pre purchase inspection without running water?

[@OKFrax-ys2op]

Now how did a building permit get approved?

[@ronxlii]

Who would buy a house with out checking that it has running water and where that water comes from?

[@ll.111]

The town is incompetent. Typical Colorado

[@paxundpeace9970]

The District at fault here. They did got rhe water treatment facility done in time.

[@theblondeone8426]

maybe people should stop moving there - maybe this is a sign!

[@gregknipe8772]

the brand new out of the box broncos hat is a sign......

[@markbantz9699]

Can they build the houses any closer? Look like row houses.

[@joyparrish]

We were one of these homes. Lennar should be ashamed of themselves. We were yanked around and lied to. We got the F out.

[@ronbennett7885]

Hope none actually closed. If any did, they could be stuck. Otherwise, wait a little while longer hoping for the best. Assuming the homes aren't gutted by scrappers or invaded by squatters before then. The affected buyers should, if they're able, bail out now and buy somewhere else with more competent government and better infrastructure.

[@Baebon6259]

just like the 1 in CA built by DR Hortons that have no electricity because PG&E couldn't get permission to build across private land.

[@vanlepthien6768]

Metropolitan districts are barely a step above HOAs. Less accountable than elected officials, even. How much are the developers controlling the district?

[@johnmccracken5465]

lol. Typical. In Durango people are trying to stop all construction over water. I was stopped by a lady at a job site that moved from NY a year ago and she told me they need to stop all building immediately. I thought that’s convenient to think that way after you got ur home built a year ago.

[@Telephony954]

Only in America.

[@bobbullethalf]

Such a great area you have to purchase a home there!

[@sw6118]

Some developer just thought that they could shame the water owner into providing water.

[@jennieridgley-fd5xr]

The development is a visual monstrosity along C470. Too many houses and not enough future water. Scale back the number of houses or only build so many per year to lengthen the buildout process which the developer won't want to do. The problem is that developers want to build out fast, i blame them and Jeffco. In Arvada the Candelas subdivision was supposed to take about 15 years to build out residental part but the development was completed in much less time. Planning authorities need to stop the overbuilding. We are losing all our green space.

[@carolr7823]

There is not enough water for these new people.

[@joycef8443]

No certificates of occupancy!

[@mikenewmanhayes2010]

Funny north of Bakersfield here a track on new homes has now power for over a year, no power lines in area

[@Singlesix6]

Did they think they were underground just waiting to be connected?

[@Callingnone]

I live in a third world but we are lot more organized here at 1/4th the price (yes low salaries but we live with free health care and proper food that humans can digest than the processed garbage I saw day in and out in America). Considering how many brilliant people I met during my stay in US, I get surprised when I hear they are so messed up in meeting human needs though. 80 inch television was half the price in there though but I guess I prefer my health over entertainment.

[@Jkstolz]

MYOB

[@JohnMacFergus-oz5cp]

Approved by the city council maybe?

[@waylondismuke3362]

This is the developer's fault if they did not have clear write an access you can't expect anyone a township or a water holding entity just to supply you something that they don't have enough of I would hire a lawyer and I would start suing the developer!

[@SunWM99]

Doesn't surprise me at all

[@csmith5137]

You have to love Lennar

[@Zeus2024-pn2ht]

Note to self. Stay away from Red Rocks Ranch.

[@RustyFoundry]

The sprawl continues

[@charlesslack8090]

Name the builder first on your lawsuit. He is responsible for lining up all the duck's, BEFORE HE BREAKS GROUND! Who is the builder anyway?

[@ChristopherPuff]

They said the builder is Lennar.

[@SkyHeaven9]

Need to abandon, builder problems town not approve.

[@deerhunter7482]

Legalize weed and the city and builders forgets to pay to install utilities

[@TroyKeeling-x6t]

Look how the homes are built. They will wash away next. I wouldn't live there for 2k a month,plus the flop house.

[@Kevin-wj4ed]

Who is running this show!!!!!!!!

[@DManGrand]

Sell a house without running water.. Nice.

[@dreadfuldonkey]

what a bunch of freaks 50 unemployed pipe welders could have a water tank welded up in no time , find a well guy . F the city something can be done in a hurry if the people wanted

[@soflodoug]

moved from washington? 😂 good stay there.

[@jiahdvuansdhgaiku]

Oh

[@JohnJones-k9d]

Must be all that freedoms you yanks keep talking about.

[@soflodoug]

dreamhomes?😂 colorado? only dream is get the hell outta there.

[@lauralafauve5520]

#MedicareForAll Housed, unhoused, we all need healthcare.

[@justinsane7128]

Yay communism

[@lauralafauve5520]

@@justinsane7128 am I to believe that you think Australia, Japan, England, France, Canada, and all other countries in the "developed" world are all communistic?

[@lauralafauve5520]

@@justinofboulder exercise, eat vegetables, and you will never be in a car accident?

[@PaulSmith-qg4fw]

It rains it snows in Colorado.Go old school and collect your water.Learn to live without it

[@DistrustHumanz]

Excellent comment. Those roofs are more than big enough for rain capture in that climate.

[@jimmyaber5920]

And green grass yards in an arid semi-desert area must stop.

[@douglasfapp9816]

Move on