New Grocery Store

Current grocery store is insufficient for our town- I offer full support to expand CM. In agreement with many previous comments-
1. needs to have a suitable architecture for our town, not just a fast-track construction look.
2. needs special consideration to walkers and bikers- we need to encourage people to ride or walk as our town is hardly big enough to need cars. Suitable covered bike parking in a priority location and safe pathways to the store
3. Special consideration to traffic flow, lights, entry points, pedestrian crossings, etc- current CM parking lot and access is extremely unsafe and feels like a video game at times.
4. Do we really need another fuel station? Loves is 30 seconds up the road and we have 4 other stations in town. Despite what we want to believe, fuel stations contaminate the air and the ground as well as require more 18 wheelers (loud, stinky and hard on roads) to enter our valley.
5. Noise pollution - At the current CM there is a trailer parked in back that has it's refrigerator unit on all the time. This can't be fun for the nearby residents to hear 24/7. We should also prohibit engine brakes in town. This also brings up the back-up safety beepers. They make white noise beepers that can only be heard when close to the vehicle and not 2 miles away. These are perfect for dirtwork in congested town areas. Europe uses them exclusively in towns.
6.Light pollution - can we PLEASE consider the lighting in the parking lot. We don't want another complex that destroys our night sky like the prison, SDCEA and Darren Patterson. Our night sky is phenomenal but it's being taken away one development at a time. Downcast lights seem to be more of a suggestion than a rule around here. This is why people come here and we are slowly but surely destroying it.

Thanks for involving the town in this process. We have a lot of smart people living here!

I will be very pleased when BV gets a new and improved City Market - the sooner the better.
The only improvement to the site plan would be access to Crossman, so turning on to northbound 24 would be safer.

The New City Market is definitely needed, but there should be strict architectural guild lines like in Woodland Park, etc. that keep the small town vibe and urban footprint intact, lending a nod to historical buildings around town. This is something that has been neglected in the past with other projects resulting in a lack of visual cohesiveness. There is much concern over letting big food chains like McDonalds and Starbucks into our community since it would have a huge impact on small businesses who already struggle to be here, especially in winter. A decision of that magnitude should be voted on by the town especially business owners whose lives would be impacted.

All the community is extremely excited to see this happening as we have all struggled with the incredibly over crowed parking area and small size City Market we have for the population of Buena Vista and our visitors. It is so busy it feels unsafe. We pray everyone works together to get this completed answer it is upmost importance for Buena Vista! Thank you for all you do to complete this project! Very Much Appreciated!! Mary Kale

While the project mentions food and essentials, it doesn't mention beer/wine/liquor. It is probably safe to say that store will apply for a liquor license. Considering the county /BV voted against wine in grocery stores in 2022, will that factor into the consideration for a liquor license at that store?

This is welcome news and much needed for BV and the surrounding area! I'll echo what some others have said - in addition to the new store, make it a priority to be able to get to/from the new store by bike, foot, or other non-motorized means of transportation. Also, take into consideration the addition of a stoplight to ease the chaos of getting on/off Hwy 24 during peak times - similar to what is already being experienced at the current City Market location during peak tourist season.

The current store is way too small. Getting in and out of the current store is difficult during high traffic times like weekends. BV really needs a new City Market. Based on the new stores City Market had built in other mountain towns, I have no doubt this new store will be a welcome addition. I hope that BV can fast track this store. We need this.

Glad to hear of a bigger City Market coming . It's odd that CM decided to expand after LaGrees came. They wouldn't bother before. We do mot need a expensive natural food type store . Also this should employ the people that already live here that need jobs.

Thrilled with this, love the location, great job adding an entry point off the highway away from Crossman. Crossman cannot be widened, but a SIDEWALK from the store to Crossman would be helpful for walkers and cyclists. Will there be a light to turn into and out of the store? Great job, we cannot wait. This is long overdue.

I agree we desperately need a new larger City Market. My concern is that presently they can’t keep workers because those people can’t find housing. I see NO housing included in the City Market Proposal. This new store proposal needs to have housing included or they will have even more trouble keeping workers. Please consider this issue when reviewing the proposed project! Thank you Jeanne Younghaus long time BV resident

This is very much needed. The current store and parking lot are way too small and overcrowded. At busy times it’s very difficult to make a left turn out of the parking lot. As a full time resident I fully support this development!

e defiinitely need a bigger City Market as the existing one is way too small and crowded, particularly the produce department. Also need to be sure there is a stop light at the entrance/exit to the new City Market.

Hooray!!! We TOTALLY SUPPORT this proposal and location. We are SO GLAD to hear that City Market is finally going to upgrade it's Buena Vista service with a new expanded facility. The current store has been outdated for years and is in an unsafe location. This proposed location is close to the center of town and accessible by pedestrians from residential areas. An added traffic light will enhance vehicular and pedestrian safety and can be synchronized with the Crossman light to prevent congestion. Existing properties on HW 24 and Crossman will screen the parking lot and store – that's good. Let's do this!!!

But BV must insist that City Market invest in a building of architectural quality, as the parent company has for many other stores in Colorado – for instance, Gunnison's City Market and Aspen Park/Conifer King Sooper. Buenie deserves a better City Market!

I really appreciate your help and the effort going into this, but I’d encourage you to take a closer look at what the community is truly hoping for. A City Market doesn’t reflect the growing demand in Buena Vista for more organic, local, and higher-quality grocery options. What about exploring alternatives like Whole Foods, Natural Grocers, Sprouts, or Trader Joe’s—places that offer healthier and more thoughtfully sourced products? While Lagree’s, Safeway, and the current City Market serve the basic needs, there’s a noticeable gap in the market for a premium grocery store that aligns with BV’s evolving values and lifestyle. Before moving too far please reach out to the citizens first to see their current perception and value of City markets products before spending more money moving forward with this project without seeing the other options that exist..

This needs to happen immediately. Full support.