To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
Through: David L. Corliss, Town Manager
From: Tara Vargish, P.E., Director, Development Services Department
Sandy Vossler, Senior Planner, Development Services Department
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Ordinance Approving the Initial Zoning for Multiple Parcels of Land Totaling 16.12 Acres in Size and Owned by the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado (Home Street Annexation, Maher Ranch Tank Site Annexation, Founders Corner Annexation, and Terrain Remnant Annexation) (First Reading) [16.12 acres, located in north and east Castle Rock]
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Executive Summary
The Town of Castle Rock (Town) proposes to annex and zone several Town-owned parcels totaling approximately 16.12 acres of land (Attachment B). The parcels are grouped into four distinct annexations known as the Home Street Annexation, Maher Ranch Tank Site Annexation, Founders Corner Annexation and Terrain Remnant Annexation (Attachment C-F). The annexation areas are geographically separate (Attachment A and Figures 1 and 2) and are being annexed as part of the Town's broader effort to bring eligible Town-owned parcels into the Town's jurisdiction.
The Town proposes to zone all parcels as Public Land - 1 (PL-1) (Attachment G). This is a straight zone district established in Section 17.30.020 of the Municipal Code. Public facilities, public infrastructure, open space, utility-related improvements, and other municipal uses are permitted uses in the PL-1 Zone District. None of the parcels are public right-of-way (ROW). No private development is proposed with the annexation or zoning applications.
Property proposed for annexation that is owned by the Town, and that is not strictly public right-of-way, shall proceed directly to Town Council for action. For that reason, Planning Commission was asked to consider the proposed PL-1 zoning only.
On July 23, 2026, the Planning Commission voted ___ - ___ to recommend to Town Council approval of the proposed PL-1 zoning classification for all annexation areas.
Key Benefits of Proposed PL-1 Zoning
• PL-1 zoning is intended for municipally owned properties and public uses,
• PL-1 allows municipal facilities and utilities, and
PL1 allows active parks and facilities.
Budget Impact
Zoning the parcels as Public Land - 1 will not negatively impact the Town's budget. As Town-owned properties, the Town already assumes maintenance responsibilities.
Recommendation
Planning Commission voted ___ - ___ to recommend approval of the Public Land - 1 zoning of the parcels within the four annexation areas, as proposed, to Town Council.
Proposed Motion
“I move to approve the Ordinance, as introduced by title.”
Alternative Motions
"I move to approve the Ordinance, with the following conditions:" (list conditions)
"I move to continue this item to the Town Council meeting on [date], at [time]."
Attachments
Attachment A: Vicinity Maps
Attachment B: Zoning Ordinance
Attachment C: Founders Corner Annexation Map
Attachment D: Home Street Annexation Map
Attachment E: Maher Ranch Tank Site Annexation Map
Attachment F: Terrain Remnant Annexation Map
Attachment G: Public Land - 1 Zone District
Attachment H: Neighborhood Meeting Summary