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
Title
Resolution Approving a Site Development Plan for a Residential Development within the Bella Mesa Planned Development (Bella Mesa North) [293.21 Acres, located northeast of the intersection of Mitchell Street and Mikelson Boulevard]
Body
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Executive Summary
Cardel Homes is seeking approval of a residential Site Development Plan (SDP) called Bella Mesa North (Attachment B). The development site is 293.21 acres. It is located northeast of the intersection of Mitchell Street and Mikelson Boulevard. (Figure 1 and Attachment A).
The SDP proposes 525 single-family detached residential units. A total of 174.18 acres of public and private open space is proposed. The site plan also includes a centrally located 3.99-acre park, along with trail improvements on the northern and eastern property line of a 96.16-acre open space parcel dedicated to the Town of Castle Rock.
The proposed SDP meets the applicable development standards of the Bella Mesa - Planned Development Plan and Zoning Regulations. No outstanding staff or external comments remain. Staff is recommending approval of the Site Development Plan, as proposed.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 25, 2025 and voted 5-2 to recommend to Town Council approval of the Bella Mesa North Site Development Plan.
Budget Impact
Development of the property will generate review, development impact and use tax fees typical for a residential development.
Recommendation
The Planning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend to Town Council approval of the Bella Mesa North Site Development Plan, as proposed
Proposed Motion
Option 1: Approval
“I move to approve the Resolution, as introduced by title.”
Option 2: Approval with Conditions
“I move to approve the Resolution, with the following conditions:” (list conditions)
Option 3: Continue item to next hearing (need more information to make decision)
“I move to continue this item to the Town Council meeting on [date], at [time].”
Attachments
Attachment A: Vicinity Map
Attachment B: Site Development Plan
Attachment C: Neighborhood Meeting Summaries
Attachment D: Public Comment
Attachment E: Traffic Impact Study
Attachment F: Resolution