To: Members of the Planning Commission
From: Brad Boland, Planner 1, Development Services
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Town of Castle Rock Zoning District Map to Public Land District One on Property Located Within the East Plum Creek Annexation
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Executive Summary
The purpose and intent of this report is to request Planning Commission’s recommendation to zone the Town-owned East Plum Creek property. On March 15, 2016, the Town of Castle Rock Town Council approved Ordinance No. 2016- 09 amending the Municipal Code to change the existing Public Open Space (POS -1) and (POS-2) zone districts to the Public Land (PL-1) and (PL-2) zone districts. The intent of the ordinance was to better align the permitted uses allowed within those zone districts with the actual types of facilities that exist within Town properties. An unintended consequence of this ordinance was that the ordinance did not rezone properties zoned Public Open Space to the corresponding Public Land Zonings at that time. In order for the town to build on the property, the PL-1 zoning district will need to be established on the property.
Background
The property is within the boundaries of the Town of Castle Rock and is referred to as the East Plum Creek Annexation. The property consists of several parcels and is 156.693 acres in size. The former Plum Creek Wastewater Authority treatment site is part of this assemblage. The final assemblage of property under Town ownership was completed in 2009 and was subsequently annexed into the Town at the end of that year. In early 2010 the Town zoned the property POS-1 to satisfy State statute that property is zoned within 90 days of annexation. It was intended that the zoning would be readdressed if needed depending on the ultimate use the Town decided upon for the property.
On March 15, 2016, the Town of Castle Rock Town Council approved Ordinance No. 2016- 09 amending the Municipal Code to change the existing Public Open Space (POS -1) and (POS-2) zone districts to the Public Land (PL-1) and (PL-2) zone districts. The intent of the ordinance was to better align the permitted uses allowed within those zone districts with the actual types of facilities that exist within Town properties. An unintended consequence of this ordinance was that the ordinance did not rezone properties zoned Public Open Space to the corresponding Public Land Zonings at that time.
Current Zoning
The property was zoned POS-1, Ordinance No. 2016-09 did not rezone properties zoned POS to PL. As the POS zoning district was repealed, the property currently does not have a valid zoning district attached to it.
The Proposed Zoning District Classification
The PL-1 District is intended primarily for municipally owned property and public uses. The uses allowed within the PL-1 District range from traditional park type uses such as open space, playgrounds and trails to public buildings and schools.
Discussion
Location
The area proposed to be rezoned is 156.69 acres in size and is located north of Wolfensberger Road at the end of Caprice Drive, between the Union Pacific Railroad on the east and the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railroad on the west. The East Plum Creek Trail runs through the length of the property.
The site is bounded on the north vacant property zoned General Industrial in Douglas County. I-25, Castle Rock Marine PD, and industrial zoned land are located east of the proposed rezoning area. Prairie Hawk Drive, the Red Hawk neighborhood, part of the Meadows, and the Park Street industrial area are west of the property across the railroad tracks. The Wolfensberger North Overlay District is located to the south.
Existing Conditions
The East Plum Creek runs generally northwest to southeast through the property. The 8-ft wide multi-use paved East Plum Creek Trail runs adjacent to the East Plum Creek throughout the property. The southern portion of the property (addressed as 1400 Caprice Court) has been identified as the future location of the Parks and Recreation Operations and Maintenance Building. This will require the remediation of the former Plum Creek Wastewater Authority treatment site.
Review and Approval Criteria
The application for Zoning was reviewed against and found to meet the following zoning approval criteria outlined in Section 17.02060C of the Town’s Municipal Code:
1. Compatibility with applicable Intergovernmental Development Plan.
2. Conformity with the most recently adopted version of the Town’s Vision, Comprehensive Master Plan and long-range or master plans.
3. Compatibility with existing and planned development on adjacent properties and in the surrounding area or neighborhood, or measures will be taken to substantially buffer or otherwise substantially mitigate any incompatibility.
4. Adverse impacts upon the natural environment, including air, water, noise, stormwater management, wildlife and vegetation, or such impacts will be substantially mitigated.
5. Whether the property will have access to current or planned services and infrastructure adequate to support the orderly development of the property.
6. Positive economic impact potential from development of the property.
7. Additional criteria, if any, germane to the rezoning request as prescribed under this Title.
Public Outreach
A neighborhood meeting was conducted on March 21, 2018 at the Philip S. Miller Recreation Center. A few nearby property owners had their questions concerning the proposed Parks Operations and Maintenance building, construction hours, and expected traffic answered.
Referrals were sent to the Town’s utility service providers with no objections being reported.
Posted, written and published notices were performed in accordance with the Town of Castle Rock Municipal Code.
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 Findings
Staff finds that the proposed rezoning meets the objectives and criteria of the Town of Castle Rock 2030 Comprehensive Master Plan and the Municipal Code.
Staff Recommendation
Staff supports the proposed zoning to PL-1 based on the following:
• The PL-1 designation allows site development for municipal facilities such as the Operation & Maintenance Building currently planned for the property
• The potential uses are consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Master Plan and the Vision 2030 document.
Proposed Motion
I move to recommend approval of the ordinance to Town Council
Attachments
Attachment A: Proposed Ordinance
Exhibit 1: Legal Description
Attachment B: Municipal Code Section 17.30.020 - PL-1 District