Named for its commanding views of the snowfields in the 13,500-foot Mummy Range to the south and for its lush, rolling meadows, the community is graced by dramatic rock outcroppings and mature stands of ponderosa pine, douglas fir and aspen. Developed in the early 1970’s, Glacier View Meadows contains 1042 lots within approximately 3,000 acres. Seclusion is preserved by lot sizes generally ranging from 1 to 10 acres. There are currently about 460 homes and it is estimated more than 50% are occupied full time. Recent demographics indicate that a significant number of those full time residents have moved from the Front Range and commute to the Ft. Collins area for employment. Part-time residents enjoy vacation cabins or camp on their property.
The subdivision is governed by two property owner’s associations, which have 5 -member boards that meet monthly. An Association office is maintained at 1417 Green Mountain Drive, the access to which is through Gate 8. They can be reached at 493-6812. The Road and Recreation Association plows and grades roads, builds and maintains hiking trails and picnic areas, stocks Glacier View’s 3 fishing ponds and develops additional recreational opportunities. Annual dues are $300 for unimproved and improved lots (Fiscal year Jul 1 - Jun 30). The Water and Sewer Association is a state mandated association which administers the subdivision’s water rights augmentation program. Property owners are annually assessed $72 for unimproved lots and $144 for improved lots (Fiscal year Oct 1 - Sept 30). Membership in this association guarantees property owners a well permit and provides other services such as maintaining the community water and sewer system. Approximately 200 lots are served by this system, which eliminates the need for private wells and leach fields, although a septic tank is still required. In addition to the above dues assessments, improved properties on the community system pay a user fee of $780 yearly; unimproved lots are assessed an availability fee of $390 yearly. The current tap fee for connecting to the system is $5000. Owners are also responsible for the installation of a septic tank and water/sewer line from the main line to their residence.
An Architectural Control Committee provides assistance to homebuilders with information regarding zoning and various permits, as well as creating guidelines for property development. Protective covenants help preserve the area’s aesthetic appeal.
"Most asked about" covenants include the stipulation of minimum dwelling sizes of 800 to 1200 square feet and the owner’s rights to leave camping trailers and other temporary structures on their property for up to 180 days each year. Horses are allowed on designated lots.
Most lots have ready access to telephone and electricity, which are provided by Poudre Valley R.E.A. (970-226-1234) and U.S. West (970-679-7000) respectively. Cellular phone service was added during the summer of 1993. Many homeowners use wood or pellet stoves as a primary heat source; wood is available from local vendors or permits to cut in selected areas of Roosevelt National Forest can be obtained from the Forest Service. Trash dumpsters and a recycling facility are centrally located. Trash service (for use of dumpster) is $45 yearly plus a one-time compactor fee of $30.
Glacier View Meadows altitudes range from about 6,900 to 7,800 feet. The climate is delightful, with an average summer daytime temperature in the mid-seventies. Brief periods of subzero temperatures occur each winter, but the average winter daytime temperature is about 30 degrees. Annual snowfall and rainfall averages are 72" and 18" respectively. Heaviest snows generally occur in March and April.
Wildlife is abundant. Deer browse in yards and sleep under decks. Elk are frequently seen in Glacier View’s southernmost valleys. Mountain lions, black bears, bobcats and coyotes are occasionally seen but remain elusive.
Glacier View elementary students attend either the Livermore School approximately 13 miles east, or the Red Feather Lakes School approximately 14 miles west. Junior high and high school students attend La Porte and Fort Collins schools respectively. Buses pick up and return students on well-maintained County Road 74E, also known as the Red Feather Lakes Road.
Glacier View Meadows offers a variety of recreational and community activities, including monthly pot luck dinners, children’s parties, special breakfasts and a bimonthly newsletter. A softball diamond and basketball court have recently been added. The town of Red Feather Lakes approximately 13 miles west boasts a library, several restaurants, 3 general stores, video rentals, and a beauty salon.
Fire protection and medical care are provided by the Glacier View Meadows Volunteer Fire Department and the Glacier View Meadows "Quick Response Team". The fire department has approximately 16 active members who train twice monthly to increase their skills in wildland and structure fire fighting, as well as other types of emergency responses. The medical team consists of Emergency Medical Technicians and First Responders who train monthly and rotate in teams. Recently, the "QRT" acquired a new, up-to-date ambulance. Medical helicopters from Greeley or Denver fly to a designated site in Glacier View Meadows when quick transportation is needed. Larimer County Sheriffs Department provides law enforcement.
Within the subdivision are four hiking trails and three ponds
stocked regularly with trout during the summer. The surrounding Roosevelt
National Forest and, a few miles to the south, the rugged Cache la Poudre Wilderness,
offer unlimited horseback riding, hiking, camping and hunting. Cross-country skiing snow
mobiling and snowshoeing can be enjoyed within a few minutes of the development. Numerous
platted greenbelts scattered throughout the subdivision ensure that Glacier View Meadows
will remain pristine for the enjoyment of future residents.
Copyright 2000 by Lone Pine Realty
#6 Main St., Red
Feather Lakes, CO. 80545
Revised and updated 8/22/07