Chair Todd Warnke  
Vice Chair Kevin McHugh  
Carlos Salinas  
Planning Commission  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Jeff Samuelson  
Tom Martinez  
Kari Stanley  
Mitchell Sawin  
Thursday, April 24, 2025  
6:00 PM  
Town Hall  
100 N. Wilcox Street  
Castle Rock, CO 80104  
** ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE **  
DINNER FOR BOARD MEMBERS  
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL  
Matt Roth and Santi Smith were also in attendance.  
Jeff Samuelson, Carlos Salinas, Tom Martinez, Chair Todd Warnke, Vice Chair Kevin  
7 -  
8 -  
Present  
McHugh, Kari Olson Stanley, and Mitchell Sawin  
Attendance  
Kevin Wrede, BrieAnna Simon, Mike Hyman, Tara Vargish, Matt Hayes, Jacob Vargish,  
Mark Marlowe, and Darcie Hartman  
CERTIFICATION OF MEETING  
Mr. Wrede confirmed that the meeting and agenda had been noticed in accordance with the  
requirements of the Open Meetings Law.  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
PC 2025-001  
December 12, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes  
Moved by Vice Chair McHugh, seconded by Samuelson, to Approve Planning  
Commission Topic PC 2025-001 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of: 7-0.  
7 -  
Yes:  
Samuelson, Salinas, Martinez, Chair Warnke, Vice Chair McHugh, Olson Stanley, and  
Sawin  
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS  
PC 2025-002  
Rezoning - 826 Park Street Expansion & 200 Wolfensberger Road  
Planned Development Plan  
Ms. Simon presented on PC 2025-002 Rezoning-826 Park Street Expansion and  
200 Wolfensberger Road Planned Development Plan. Nicole DeVries of  
Wellspring Community presented. Commissioner Samuelson asked for  
clarification on the number of units dedicated to ID/D and who lives in the  
remaining units. The applicant responded. Vice Chair McHugh asked for  
clarification on the waitlist for programs, the applicant responded. Chair Warnke  
asked for an update on the success of the existing units at Unity on Park, the  
applicant responded. One resident had comments in favor of the project.  
Moved by Vice Chair McHugh, seconded by Samuelson, to Approve Planning  
Commission Topic PC 2025-002 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of: 7-0.  
7 -  
Yes:  
Samuelson, Salinas, Martinez, Chair Warnke, Vice Chair McHugh, Olson Stanley, and  
Sawin  
PC 2025-003  
Pine Canyon Annexation [535 acres, located on both the east and west  
sides of Interstate 25 (I-25). The portion of the property east of I-25 is  
generally north of Scott Boulevard, south of Black Feather Trail, west of  
Founders Parkway, and east of Front Street]  
Mrs. Vargish presented on PC 2025-003 Pine Canyon Annexation and PC  
2025-004 Pine Canyon Planned Development Plan and Zoning. Kurt Walker,  
landowner and Marcus Pachner, consultant gave a presentation. Commissioner  
Samuelson asked about the I25 bypass, the applicant responded. Commissioner  
Samuelson also asked about the benefits that staff described with the  
development occurring in the Town vs. the County, especially in terms of water.  
Staff responded. Chair Warnke asked for clarification on the water being brought  
with the project vs. what was reserved. Staff responded. Chair Warnke clarified  
the circumstances of groundwater if the project developed in the County, staff  
responded. Chair Warnke asked about stormwater and sewer and if the benefits  
are similar, staff responded. Commissioner Samuelson asked for the remaining  
benefits to development in the Town outside of water, staff responded.  
Commissioner Samuelson reiterated that development fees would go towards  
Town upgrades, staff responded. Commissioner Stanley asked about the zoning  
of the spa and how staff see's that fitting into the surrounding uses. Staff  
responded. Commissioner Stanley asked about public vs. community amenities,  
the applicant responded. Chair Warnke asked if the Parks Department would be  
involved in the open space and parks that are proposed in the project. Staff  
responded. Vice Chair McHugh asked for clarification on the accessibility and  
transportation throughout the community, staff responded. Chair Warnke asked  
about the dedicated school site and if the school district has been included in  
conversations, the applicant responded. Chair Warnke asked about the proposed  
trail that runs through eh existing homestead area, and if the applicant had any  
concerns about its location. The applicant responded. Chair Warnke asked about  
the proposal for a FFA partnership and how that ties in, the applicant responded.  
Commissioner Stanley asked for clarification on the traffic impacts and  
what/where the improvements will be made at various intersections around  
Town/what the traffic study identified. The applicant responded. Commissioner  
Stanley asked for clarification on the Four Corners intersection that was recently  
upgraded, the applicant responded. Commissioner Samuelson asked why the  
applicant was not previously able to irrigate their farmland, the applicant and staff  
responded. Chair Warnke asked about a potential timeframe, the applicant  
responded. Four members of the public spoke about the project, three in favor of  
the project being developed in the Town, and one against the project. Major  
concerns included traffic, safety and school district support. Chair Warnke asked  
for clarification on impact fees and how those are used, staff responded.  
Commissioner Samuelson asked about the requirement of traffic studies moving  
forward, staff responded. Commissioner Samuelson asked for clarification on the  
consideration of the property to the north and any potential development proposed.  
Staff responded. Commissioner Stanley asked for clarification on the potential for  
the spa and how many units would be built if the spa does not get built, as well as  
the concerns of the gas pipelines that were updated on the property by Black Hills  
Energy, staff and applicant responded. Staff offered elaboration on the traffic  
concerns. Chair Warnke asked for elaboration on conversations with the school  
district regarding the future school site that is proposed. The applicant responded.  
Staff offered comments on public land and school dedications within new  
developments.  
Moved by Sawin, seconded by Samuelson, to Approve Planning Commission Topic  
PC 2025-003 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of: 6-0.  
6 - Samuelson, Martinez, Chair Warnke, Vice Chair McHugh, Olson Stanley, and Sawin  
Yes:  
1 - Salinas  
Not Present:  
PC 2025-004  
Pine Canyon Planned Development Plan and Zoning Regulations  
[535 acres, located on both the east and west sides of Interstate 25 (I-25).  
The portion of the property east of I-25 is generally north of Scott Boulevard,  
south of Black Feather Trail, west of Founders Parkway, and east of Front  
Street]  
PC2025-004 was opened, presented and discussed with PC2025-003.  
Moved by Vice Chair McHugh, seconded by Sawin, to Approve Planning  
Commission Topic PC 2025-004 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of: 7-0.  
7 -  
Yes:  
Samuelson, Salinas, Martinez, Chair Warnke, Vice Chair McHugh, Olson Stanley, and  
Sawin  
TOWN COUNCIL LIAISON UPDATE  
Mayor Gray gave an update.  
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD UPDATE  
None.  
COMMISSION ITEMS  
Check for quorum for upcoming meetings  
May 8, 2025  
May 22, 2025  
STAFF UPDATE/PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS  
Mr. Wrede gave an update.  
ADJOURN  
Moved by Chair Warnke, seconded by Samuelson, to adjourn. The motion passed  
by a vote of: 7-0.  
7 -  
Yes:  
Samuelson, Salinas, Martinez, Chair Warnke, Vice Chair McHugh, Olson Stanley, and  
Sawin