All the primary transportation corridors pass by Lake Estes. Careful consideration must be given to the quality of any type of development in this area. With the recent water and sewer line completion to serve the Eagle Rock School, a large portion of the area is developable. Numerous drainages can be found within the planning area, creating sensitive wildlife habitat. Abundant wildlife is found within the planning area, and design considerations should be given to maintaining and enhancing habitat, and minimizing disruption to migration routes.
Steep slopes exist within the planning area.
Development should not be allowed to negatively impact the visual sensitivity of these areas. Given that the majority of the planning area is in open meadow, it is very important to preserve existing native vegetation, and locate buildings to minimize disruption and intrusion. Uses along US 34 range from stables to commercial lodging facilities and large undeveloped tracts. The image of Estes Park will be affected by the development along this highway corridor. Future development within the area should enhance the open quality of the area, and be visibly unobtrusive.