Properties are assessed by using comparable properties.

The Routt County Assessor will use like-kind properties to determine property value.

In the case of SMR, like-kind are only those homes located within the Stagecoach Mountain Ranch property, as a substantial value of the home is tied to the right to use the amenities on the SMR property.

In the opinion of the assessor, SMR will not affect property values in the rest of the County. Many Routt County residents have experienced an increase in property values over the last two years based on the market for the types of homes currently in the county. To learn more about property taxes in Routt County, please visit their website here.

Yes. Discovery Land Company has integrated a dark sky initiative into the regular planning of each development, establishing it as a fundamental standard across all our properties.

SMR will be included into MCMWSD.

• The water for MCMWSD is supplied by the Browns Park Formation Aquifer, which consists of up 2 MILLION acre feet.

• The aquifer has a recharge rate of 2,00-3,000 acre feet per year.

• Current Stagecoach residents use 500+ acre feet per year

• SMR at full build out will use 365 acre feet per year

Snowmaking water will be served by Upper Yampa Water Conservation District out of the Stagecoach Reservoir.

• Stagecoach reservoir is 36,460 acre feet

• SMR will purchase 275 acre feet per year

For comparison Tri-State just relinquished their 10,000 acre feet per year water purchase back to UYWCD

SMR has put great efforts in avoiding and mitigating wildlife impacts.

The development consists of clustered homesites and Land Preservation Subdivision lots. Thus only 12% of the 6100 acres will be developed.

SMR has also permanently conserved over 2600 acres of the property!

Understanding Stagecoach Reservoir Water Quality is very important.

The two main problems are Nitrogen & Phosphorus which cause algae blooms in summer.

Current Discharges from the treatment facility (MCMWSD) releases 4.1 pounds of phosphorus and 26 pounds of nitrogen each day.

Runoff also contributes to the problem. Natural runoff adds 57 pounds of phosphorus and 390 pounds of nitrogen from the Upper Yampa River Basin. the UYRB total area is 195,000 acres; SMR is about 4.2% of this area.

SMR proposes to improve water quality in two ways:

1. Upgrading Wastewater Treatment technology will cut: 0.6 pounds/day of phosphorus and 13.6 pounds/day of nitrogen

2. Stormwater Management smart techniques ie: Bioretention Areas, Infiltration Trenches, Pocket Wetlands will remove up to 95% of sediments and nutrients. Which reduces phosphorus by 50-70% and nitrogen by 55%.

SMR will have a Monitoring Plan to track water quality during and after construction, forever.

The Stagecoach Mountain Ranch project is a proposed development consisting of a private ski area, homes and other amenities but also aimed at enhancing the local area through adding workforce housing, infrastructure improvements, and community facilities of a marketplace, gas pump, park and gathering space, amphitheater, and commercial space for community needs and desires (ie: day care, coffee shop, restaurant, beer garden, etc..)

The SMR project is expected to create jobs, increase tax revenues significantly, and stimulate local businesses and enhance infrastructure.

The development plans to offer 613 market rate units. Roughly 300 single family lots and the remainder will be made up of townhomes, condos and cabins.

The development also includes variety of housing options for Routt County residents to meet the needs of different residents. SMR will provide 137 housing units both Affordable and Employee.

• Affordable Housing: 95 units for Routt County residents- Housing 182+ people

• Employee Housing: 42 units for SMR employees- Housing 135+ people

SMR takes great strides to be exceptional stewards of the environment. The development includes strategies for wildlife preservation, fire mitigation, and sustainable building practices and innovative infrastructure design to minimize its environmental impact.

Infrastructure improvements will include upgrades to roads, utilities (water, sewer, cell, electric), and public services (gas, trails, market) to enhance and support the growth of the area.

Significantly increased tax revenues from the project will help fund the SOROCO schools and South Routt Medical and emergency services of the Oak Creek Fire District.

Yes! SMR is committed to engaging with local residents and stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure the project meets community needs. Please use the contact form on the website.

The timeline for the project will depend on various factors, including the County approvals process, then we estimate 15 years to full build out. Updates will be provided regularly.

Residents can stay informed through community meetings, updates on the project website and the contact form for direct connection or specific questions. (In the near future there will be a monthly newsletter.)