To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
Through: David L. Corliss, Town Manager
From: Tara Vargish, PE, Director, Development Services
BrieAnna Simon, Senior Planner, Development Services Department
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Ordinance Annexing to the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado, 681.07 Acres of Land Owned by the Town and Located in Section 16 and the North Half of Section 21, Township 8 South, Range 66 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Douglas County, Colorado [Lost Canyon Ranch] (Second Reading - Approved on First Reading on October 15, 2024, by a vote 6-0)
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Executive Summary
Town Council is being asked to consider an Annexation Ordinance for the Lost Canyon Ranch parcel of land (Attachment B). The Town of Castle Rock (Town), as property owner and applicant, has submitted an application proposing to annex and zone a Town-owned parcel of 681 acres, known as the Lost Canyon Ranch (Attachment A). The property is generally located east of the intersection of Lost Canyon Ranch Road and Lost Canyon Ranch Court (Figure 1). This property is adjacent to the Town of Castle Rock’s incorporated boundaries on the north and west side of the property and is eligible for annexation.
If Town Council approves the annexation, they will also consider the proposed zoning. The application being presented is to straight-zone this property as Public Land - 1 (PL-1). PL-1 is a public use district with permitted uses and development standards established in the Town’s Municipal Code, Section 17.30.020. This zone district allows for active and developed parks, recreation facilities, restrooms, parking and drives. The majority of the parcel will remain as passive open space, with future trails and facilities, while some of the interior areas that are already developed will be more active with future park facilities that are yet to be planned.
Based on the staff analyses detailed in this report, staff recommends Town Council approve the annexation of the Lost Canyon Ranch, as proposed.
Budget Impact
The proposed annexation and zoning will not generate impact fees. As the Town finalizes the Master Plan for this property, future budget considerations will be identified.
Staff Recommendation
Based on the staff analyses detailed in this report, staff recommends Town Council approve the annexation of Lost Canyon Ranch, as proposed.
Proposed Motion
Town Council will consider the proposal in two separate Ordinances; one for annexation and one for zoning. If the annexation is not approved, no action is necessary on the zoning. The proposed motions on the annexation are as follows:
“I move to approve the Annexation Ordinance, as introduced by title.”
Alternative Motions
Approval with Conditions
“I move to approve the Annexation Ordinance, with the following conditions:” [list conditions]
Continue item to next hearing (need more information to make decision)
“I move to continue this Annexation item to the Town Council meeting on [date], at [time].”
Attachments
Attachment A: Vicinity Map
Attachment B: Annexation Ordinance
Attachment C: Public Input