Grounds Maintenance

Provided Services
The irrigation system is OFF for the season.


To learn about our ETWater irrigation system go HERE.  To report a leak or problem please call the hotline number at Schultz (our maintenance contractor) 720-299-5654.  It is answered during business hours or you can leave a message.

 

LAWN MAINTENANCE
We have a great working relationship with our contractor, Schultz Industries. Further, we have established a “hotline” to report problems relating to watering, cutting, snow removal – just about anything regarding the outside appearance of Starbuck. Please use this number instead of calling members of the Grounds Committee. The number is 720-299-5654 and is answered during business hours or you can leave a message.
  • Front lawns will be mowed weekly.
  • Common areas and back and side lawns will be mowed less often.
  • Edging and blowing clippings off driveways and sidewalks will be done after each mowing.
  • Fertilizing will be performed three times a year. An herbicide for weed control is included at least once a year.
  • Aeration will be performed once in the spring and once in the fall.
Note:
  • Irrigation/sprinkling of lawns in Starbuck is controlled centrally. The water does not come from the individual homeowner’s tap.
  • Sprinkler repairs will be performed by the landscape contractor.
  • Any homeowner who is proficient at, and enjoys sprinkler repair is welcome to do minor repairs.
  • Pine trees are sprayed for pine beetle control annually.
  • Additional services can be arranged on an individual basis with the landscape contractor.
Lawn maintenance does not include the following:
  • Maintaining flower beds on individual lots, pruning of shrubs and trees and tree removal.
  • Applying top soil or mulch to the lawns and gardens
  • Cleaning gutters
  • Eradication of all dandelions and other noxious weeds.
The Schultz Industries hotline for Starbuck residents is 720-299-5654.
720-299-5685 is the Irrigation Emergency phone number for Schultz Industries, answered 24 hours a day for EMERGENCIES (unstoppable water) only.
Corn is back this year! He should be in the area most Tuesdays and Fridays in the morning.
The goal is to have high quality, cost effective service for the residents of Starbuck provided by a landscape contractor, paid by monthly association dues. It is strongly recommended that the homeowners familiarize themselves with sections 8.3, 8.4 and 8.5 of the covenants.

SNOW REMOVAL

  • Walkways and driveways will be plowed when the snow reaches 3 inches.
  • Streets only will be plowed when 2 inches of snow accumulates.
  • Efforts will be made to clear major thoroughfares by 6:00 AM and driveways by 9:00 AM on weekdays and 10:00 AM on weekends.
  • A path to the front door will be cleared.
  • In the event of daytime snowfall, removal shall begin no later than 3 hours after a minimum of 3 inches has accumulated.
  • Any additional snow removal can be arranged on an individual basis with the contractor.
Snow removal does not include the following:
  • Total removal of all snow from driveways and walkways
  • Application of ice melting chemicals to walkways and driveways
  • A guarantee that driveway will be clear before a homeowner leaves his/her house


Information on the Starbuck “loop” system and the three Metro taps.

Silver Gate Drive
Location:  N 39.4313584  W 104.887466
Elevation: 6221 feet
Static Pressure: 65 pounds 10/15/12

                          59 pounds 05/02/13 (40 degrees)

Silver Wing Court
Location: N 39.4293696  W 104.888389
Elevation: 6165 feet
Static Pressure: 90 pounds 10/15/12
                          85 pounds 05/02/13  (40 degrees)
Silver Dale Court
Location: N 39.4307203  W 104.8856639
Elevation: 6183 feet
Static Pressure: 80 pounds 10/15/12
77 pounds 05/02/13 (40 degrees)
Highest point of the system is 6239 feet (57 psi) and the lowest is 6128 feet (105 psi).
NOTE: One foot of elevation change will change water pressure by .433 PSI.