While any Conservation Easement entails tradeoffs, the Hogan Family firmly believes that the benefits of their agreement with the City of Boulder far outweigh the limitations. The easement not only safeguards the land’s pristine natural character but also enables the thoughtful development of world-class estates within an exclusive neighborhood. By preserving the ranch’s rustic beauty and protecting it alongside neighboring open space, the easement ensures both long-term value and enduring rarity. The very guidelines designed to preserve the integrity of the land are the same principles that will secure the lasting appeal of this unique opportunity.
To ensure full understanding, prospective owners are encouraged to carefully review the details of the Conservation Easement. Key topics addressed include:
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Parties, effective date, legal descriptions, and exhibits (property, maps, water rights, title exceptions)
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Statement of conservation values and overall purpose
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Baseline documentation of current site conditions
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City rights: entry, monitoring, enforcement, development rights, and assignments
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Defined property areas (Agricultural, Commercial, Ranch House, Highway 93 House, Equestrian, Residential Building Envelopes/Parcels, Well Site)
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Construction parameters and building location guidelines
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Permitted uses (e.g., agriculture, utilities, access roads, irrigation, fencing, trail easement, family cemetery, water features, leasing)
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Prohibited uses (e.g., industrial, institutional, and certain infrastructure uses; subdivision; dumping; non-native species; signage; motorized vehicle restrictions)
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Water rights provisions and restrictions
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Options to extinguish residential parcels and revert to agricultural use
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Grantor responsibilities, warranties, and environmental obligations
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Remedies and dispute resolution processes
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Indemnification, governmental immunity, and related provisions
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Conditions for amendments, condemnation, subordination, and notices
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General provisions governing ownership, transfers, recording, and enforcement
A copy of the full Conservation Easement is available upon request.
