To: Members of the Design Review Board
From: Julie Kirkpatrick, RLA, ASLA, Long Range Project Manager
Title
Site Development Plan Amendment - 519 N. Wilcox Street (Wild Blue Yonder Brewery)
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Executive Summary
“The Downtown Castle Rock Master Plan 2008” identifies the short-term opportunity to develop restaurants, personal services and unique specialty retail niches within the Downtown Overlay District (p. 12). “Castle Rock Design” offers guidelines for new buildings within the Downtown that are, “clearly distinguished from their elder neighbors. These guidelines are designed to spark development that is creative, yet maintains respect for the architectural history of the district.” (p.15) Balancing the identity of our historical structures with new architecture can be a challenge. However, new development that adds to the Downtown’s streetscape and pedestrian orientation while bringing new businesses, particularly restaurants, will help keep our Downtown vibrant.
Located at the southwest corner of 6th and Wilcox Streets, the Site Development Plan (SDP) application for the new brewery (Wild Blue Yonder Brewery) was approved by the Design Review Board on November 9, 2017. The property owner, Andrew Wasson, has submitted a Site Development Plan Amendment (Attachment A) for proposed changes to the brewery façade. This application is for façade material changes only. All other design aspects as approved under the prior Site Development Plan approval remain in effect.
Summary of Findings
Staff recommends approval of this project based on:
• The project meets the intent of the DOD;
• The project helps further the goals and objectives set out for downtown Castle Rock through its Master Plan.
Motion Options
Option 1: Approval of SDP Amendment
I move to approve the Lots 1 & 2, Block 8, Town of Castle Rock Site Development Plan Amendment.
Option 2: Approval with Conditions
I move to approve the Lots 1 & 2, Block 8, Town of Castle Rock Site Development Plan Amendment with the following conditions: (list conditions)
Option 3: Denial
I move to deny the Lots 1 & 2, Block 8, Town of Castle Rock Site Development Plan Amendment.
Option 4: Continue item to next hearing (need more information to make decision)
I move to continue the Lots 1 & 2, Block 8, Town of Castle Rock Site Development Plan Amendment to the next regular Design Review Board meeting on May 23, 2018.
Attachment
Attachment A: Site Development Plan Amendment