To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
Through: Bill Detweiler, Director, Development Services
From: Kathy Marx, Senior Planner, Development Services
Title
Ordinance Amending the Town’s Zone District Map by Rezoning Rock Park to PL-3 District (Second Reading - Approved on First Reading on February 6, 2018 with a vote of 6 to 0).
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PUBLIC HEARING - SECOND READING
The Town Council will now consider a request for the approval of an Ordinance Amending the Town’s Zone District Map by Rezoning Rock Park to PL-3 District on second reading (Approved on First Reading on February 6, 2018 with a vote of 6 to 0). This agenda item was considered at first reading as a quasi-judicial hearing and is presented tonight for second reading.
If any Councilmember needs to address Council tonight regarding any potential conflict of interest or other matter that was not raised at first reading, please address the Council at this time.
Any statement of Council conflict
Does Staff or the Applicant desire to present additional information?
Staff / Applicant presentation
We will now proceed to receive public comment on second reading of this ordinance.
Public Comment
I now close the public hearing and refer this to Council for discussion and action.
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
Through: Bill Detweiler, Director, Development Services
From: Kathy Marx, Senior Planner, Development Services
Title: Ordinance Amending the Town’s Zone District Map by Rezoning Rock Park to PL-3 District (Second Reading)
Executive Summary
On February 6, 2018, the Town of Castle Rock Town Council voted 6 to 0 approving Ordinance 2018-004 amending the Town’s Zone District Map by rezoning Rock Park to the PL-3 district at First Reading. One citizen spoke before the Council at the First Reading hearing. It was the opinion of the citizen that community events sponsored by the Town, which is a permitted use within the PL-3 zone, was in conflict with the Rock Park Management Plan. Council requested staff to prepare an ordinance or resolution that would state any event within Rock Park must be compatible with the Rock Park Management Plan. A recital was written into Ordinance 2018-004 (please see Attachment A) in response to Council’s request.
Previously, on January 11, 2018, the Planning Commission heard the rezoning proposal for Rock Park. Of the public in attendance, 4 citizens addressed the Commission with questions regarding the rezoning. One citizen spoke regarding the original fee title purchase of the park property and asserted that it established the zoning of a park and the R-1 zoning no longer exists. Staff clarified what “fee title” means for the record and clarified that Rock Park was zoned R-1 at this time. The Commission considered citizen comments, questioned staff and voted 4 - 0 to recommend approval to Town council for the proposed rezoning of Rock Park.
On March 15, 2016, the Town of Castle Rock Town Council amended the Town Municipal Code to change the existing POS-1 and POS-2 zone districts to PL-1 and PL-2 zone districts. Since that time the Town Council saw the need for the creation of a PL-3 zone district to specifically address the uniqueness of Rock Park.
On November 7, 2017, the Town of Castle Rock Town Council approved Ordinance No. 2017-030 amending the Municipal Code to create the PL-3 zone. The PL-3 zoning classification was created based upon community feedback and giving consideration to the request from the Town’s citizens to consider a zone district for Rock Park that would define the scope of allowed uses and standards specific to Rock Park. This new zone district established appropriate limitations and standards on future development and uses of the park. Therefore, Staff is proceeding with the rezoning of Rock Park to PL-3 (please see Attachment B).
Planning Commission and staff recommend approval of the proposed zoning because it allows for the variety of existing uses within the park and protects Castle Rock and the unique heritage it represents.
Budget Impact
The proposed zoning will not have an impact on the Town budget. Budget impact will be determined by the Town’s ultimate use of the property.
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission and staff supports the proposed Rock Park rezoning to PL-3 based on the following:
• The potential uses are consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Master Plan and the Vision 2020 document.
• Existing uses are reflected in the PL-3 zoning designation.
Proposed Motion
I move to recommend approval of the Ordinance as introduced by title on the Second Reading.
Attachments
Staff Report
Attachment A: Ordinance No. 2018-
Exhibit 1: Legal Description Rock Park
Attachment B: Municipal Code Section 17.30.035 - PL-3
Attachment C: Municipal Code Section 15.64.140 - Alteration of a Landmark
Attachment D: Municipal Code Section 17.02.060 - Rezoning Approval Criteria