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What the council approved

- Ordinance 2025‑16 (annexation petition for approximately 533.445 acres) and Ordinance 2025‑17 (initial zoning for the same parcels) were read into the record and approved as presented.

- Council later considered an ordinance and associated site development elements tied to vested‑property‑rights and a long‑term development plan; that final vote on the package passed 6–1. Several council members said they supported bringing the property into the town rather than allowing development in unincorporated Douglas County but raised continuing concerns about density, roadway capacity and hotel uses proposed in some phases.

Why it matters

The parcels cover a large area adjacent to existing town districts; council members and staff emphasized that bringing the land into Castle Rock gives the town control over roads, water and sanitation that otherwise would be administered by Douglas County. Several council members framed approval as a way to keep infrastructure, water rights and service provision under town jurisdiction rather than risk a county‑level development with potentially different conditions.

Debate highlights

Council member Dietz and Council member Davis repeatedly said they were not ready to approve the detailed site development plan elements because of concerns about density and potential hotel uses near residential areas; Dietz explicitly said he would not vote to approve the site development plan submittal at this time although he supported annexation into the town. Council member Brooks and others said they supported annexation to keep the development within town limits and preserve the town’s control over water, sanitation and roadway construction.

Developer and staff response

Town staff and the applicant told council that the development will need updated traffic studies and will have to meet the town’s transportation master plan and design standards at each site development and subdivision step. The applicant’s team said it would provide updated traffic impact analyses and design details as site development plans are submitted.

Votes (selected)

- Ordinance 2025‑16 (annexation): motion to approve; passed unanimously.
- Ordinance 2025‑17 (initial zoning): motion to approve; passed unanimously.
- Ordinance 2025‑20 (annexation of vested property rights/site development approvals): motion to approve; passed 6–1; Council member Dietz cast the lone no vote on at least one site development item citing density and lack of additional concessions.

Next steps

The annexed land will proceed through site development and subdivision processes; staff indicated that future site development plan submissions will require updated traffic studies, public‑infrastructure commitments and further council review of specific parcel‑level details.

Ending

Council’s decisions put the parcels under municipal jurisdiction and begin a multi‑stage process in which the town will review detailed engineering, traffic mitigation and public‑improvement commitments before large‑scale construction proceeds.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Castle Rock, CO - Town Council on 2025-06-03 6:00 PM - Jun 03, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Castle Rock Town Council on June 3 approved ordinances to annex and zone more than 533 acres submitted by JRW Family Limited Partnership while reserving detailed approvals and further review of traffic, density and service commitments.","taxTitle","Castle Rock, Douglas County, Colorado","taxId",8866,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6530521,"Castle Rock council approves Founders Vista site plan after debate over blasting, traffic and access",4582,3548000,8130000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3655418-7a8a161fd472eda64d21c98f8aad3366&start=3548&end=8130","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3655418-7a8a161fd472eda64d21c98f8aad3366/thumbnail_3548000.jpg","/articles/6530521/Castle-Rock/Douglas-County/Colorado/Castle-Rock-council-approves-Founders-Vista-site-plan-after-debate-over-blasting-traffic-and-access","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6530521-18d9a03f8fd648854ed1fdab70e2eb23/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151684&Signature=GdwC2~kYdvRSNd2vMWWf4QtyXfW71BmEGFPliGaXuwLp9s2PSOv92~EUjbpW4YlPySY4K249H~m2jiy3liMLdNbWeyRQMjuCZvH4pliS7uQEA4hppADEwPY4La7PAq8h3MoUNn1GeIpVM3mzx86w65ojiOKwAT5rwqFTzi1O5syaKSDY-nEPi7bIJ~Rx~cuI2CXHrthtXcoQDevVoIgId~mSu74DmZcMhxhi5MawxZNKqfCqX-0t9zpcDeQDO~UHUz7YYBO9C0FUscTUVB~gsjwXBMk68k14GdxcBRtlgwap8xjPY9dWk~onHG-feBgI5pusG-kqf1d4X6JS7nFXcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Castle Rock Town Council on June 3 approved the Founders Vista site development plan, clearing the way for a new 511‑unit neighborhood west of Ridge Road and north of Plum Creek Parkway.

The plan covers about 80.5 acres and proposes 297 detached single‑family homes and 214 paired/attached units. Staff said the application is below the development rights currently entitled on the property (562 units under the most recent zoning) and substantially below the 904 units originally allowed in the 1985 zoning. The developer dedicated roughly 35.5 acres of parkland and proposed a total of about 98.9 acres of public and private open space (about 54.8% of the site), town planners said.

Why it matters: the development’s western edge sits along the Castle Rock skyline ridgeline and a steep cliff. Neighbors and council members pressed the developer and staff on erosion and rockfall risk, long‑term trail access and vehicle circulation. Council and staff said the plan moves homes farther from the ridgeline than earlier proposals, increases open space and includes trail connections and park amenities, but engineering and construction details — notably blasting — will be handled in the final construction and permit phases.

Most important facts

- The site plan proposes 511 units on 80.5 acres: 297 detached and 214 attached units. Staff noted the plan equals 51 fewer units than the 562 units allowed by the existing PD zoning. The site includes four stormwater detention ponds and multiple trail connections.

- The applicant removed homes from the ridgeline and increased public open space; staff highlighted an increase of roughly 4.3 acres of public parkland compared with prior plans.

- Blasting and excavation: the developer’s geotechnical team said much of the grading will require controlled blasting. A blasting contractor described monitoring procedures, pre‑blast surveys, seismographs, vibration limits and a plan to begin blasting in the site interior and progress away from existing homes. The developer and the fire department said they have met on site and will require detailed blasting controls during permitting.

- Access and utilities: the plan includes two primary public vehicular access points on Ridge Road (one full‑movement via the roundabout, one 3‑quarter movement access) and a temporary emergency‑vehicle access and utility/maintenance access that will later be converted to public roadways. Town staff and the applicant said sanitary sewer and storm lines will be routed down a maintenance access corridor that will also provide pedestrian connections. A resident who lives adjacent to the proposed maintenance access asked the town and developer to re‑route a curve to avoid moving a small shed; staff said the final alignment will be refined during construction documents and they will work with the resident on minimization measures.

Council action and discussion

Planning staff recommended approval and planning commission recommended the site development plan. After technical presentations and public comment, Council voted to approve the site development plan by unanimous roll call. Council members said they appreciated reductions to earlier densities and the added open space but several members asked that staff and the developer keep addressing traffic, emergency access and rockfall risk during the final design and permit stage.

Implementation and next steps

The developer will proceed to final engineering, permitting and a series of site development construction documents. Town staff said blasting, rockfall mitigation and final utility alignment will be reviewed in detail during the construction‑document phase and before any blasting or mass grading begins. The applicant said it will prepare traffic updates and final geotechnical and blasting plans as part of permit submittals.

Ending

Council approved the plan with the expectation that the town’s construction and permitting process will require additional technical plans and protections before mass grading and blasting begin.","Castle Rock Town Council on June 3 approved the Founders Vista site development plan, clearing the way for a new 511‑unit neighborhood west of Ridge Road and north of Plum Creek Parkway.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6530512,"Castle Rock approves Brickyard urban‑renewal deal and $75.5M financing package for town sports center",2482,8706000,11188000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3655418-7a8a161fd472eda64d21c98f8aad3366&start=8706&end=11188","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3655418-7a8a161fd472eda64d21c98f8aad3366/thumbnail_8706000.jpg","/articles/6530512/Castle-Rock/Douglas-County/Colorado/Castle-Rock-approves-Brickyard-urbanrenewal-deal-and-755M-financing-package-for-town-sports-center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6530512-ccc219d552643264cddd95dfd3caca8f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151684&Signature=Ez6-rbLANZXezuC7OpSVzbolYo1CTWkPkJvEIYmXrEFGq~LY2YS2mY2ThmG7FdR0K~NxbVzfoEaSr6lJFFgXWldNdVWLWVE89AHg1r2kdHeywpPNq4DWXk0r5tbE2Ud~KXg-JZNEsCbVQQo4XyQl6kGlcnp5qYAu8dA24AjGQ0lY34bw6kfZfHxe63stcKEBhclHAcZfbwPAtUjvhI9uKVNIDGvFn1k02m04VRS-rUhqFHO6JjJtlARjr2PPI8MhBov-lN0olOVfOEfpmaqdQXB4YaUKv34iU71ArXIKcNutqDxQR2zlkj6RyFyZaTdbw9M50SmtuvlCDqF05DXLiw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Castle Rock officials on June 3 approved multiple steps to support redevelopment of the former Acme Brick site and to finance a town‑owned sports development center on property to be dedicated to the town.

What council and the URA approved

- The Castle Rock Urban Renewal Authority approved a public finance agreement that uses incremental property tax revenues to support public infrastructure at the Brickyard site. The agreement allows incremental property tax captured within the urban renewal area to be remitted to the newly formed Brickyard Metropolitan District to finance eligible public improvements.

- Town Council approved a parameters ordinance authorizing the issuance of tax‑exempt certificates of participation (COPs) to finance the sports development center and related infrastructure. The ordinance sets maximum parameters for the lease‑back financing: up to approximately $75,500,000 aggregate principal for base rentals (the COPs), a maximum annual town payment not to exceed $7,400,000 and a maximum total repayment (principal plus interest) not to exceed $155,000,000. The lease term and site lease were set with maximum end dates to preserve town ownership at the end of the financing term.

- Council approved a public‑private development agreement governing property dedication, construction management and the town’s acceptance of the sports development center. Under the agreement, the developer will construct the building under a guaranteed maximum price and dedicate roughly 10 acres for the project; the town will own, insure and operate the center after completion.

Key points and rationale

Town staff and bond counsel explained the lease‑purchase/COPs structure used for the financing; it is a commonly used municipal financing mechanism that was upheld in Colorado case law and does not require a voter election because the town’s rental payments are subject to annual appropriation. The parameters ordinance includes an option to prepay the lease without penalty starting no later than December 1, 2036. Counsel presented a conservative maximum interest test rate (5.25%) to allow room for market movement while staff and the town’s financial advisor finalize actual pricing.

Douglas County support

Douglas County Commissioner George Teal, who also represents county interests, spoke in favor of the URA arrangement and urged cooperation, noting the county expected long‑term property tax growth but that the arrangement kept public safety, water and other services coordinated with the town.

Votes and next steps

The URA approved the public finance agreement and Council approved the COP parameters ordinance and the development agreement in separate votes. Staff said the financing will move toward a closing once final pricing, credit and underwriting steps are completed and the town expects to track and disclose final financing terms to the council.

Ending

Council and the URA’s approvals set the financing structure and property commitments that will allow the Brickyard redevelopment to proceed and for the town to take ownership of a new sports development center financed with COPs and supported by urban‑renewal tax increment.","The Town of Castle Rock and its Urban Renewal Authority on June 3 approved financing and development agreements to support redevelopment of the Brickyard site and to build a town‑owned sports development center.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6530504,"Castle Rock authorizes two Flock Safety drones for first responders; mayoral recusal noted",2224,5780000,8004000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3655418-7a8a161fd472eda64d21c98f8aad3366&start=5780&end=8004","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3655418-7a8a161fd472eda64d21c98f8aad3366/thumbnail_5780000.jpg","/articles/6530504/Castle-Rock/Douglas-County/Colorado/Castle-Rock-authorizes-two-Flock-Safety-drones-for-first-responders-mayoral-recusal-noted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6530504-b31d16e025a647f242b432da76d05081/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151684&Signature=P0uHnfZtYqZ8j0AvUnma-2aU-VTw0Q8LgtG7b8Q0D-z2JEYfUcG8r-bFGWBzZlXwHgqb5860dm1ay1jRZ-K6vprL-y8DaBLIR4qO7TZftUSWfQ~aLYaxSUTH-i3FostfuOWT2TmZuzkLIdEG8l5BkuvbuuTVHKAz4TYpcTf0BVnwfblaZ9jYYY-PKtP7YAZM3TNxVZuRZem9VUvO1-thFJTJQOD3s9B8oN19hNW-lxd5~JxlNbQPa0zYU37i4g8pkVr39HCECFKeb3JNnYXUbjlJ-hf1cvyvTNVI-0jeZxoKHOGEkwoPs6mo4idZ3hPDYZU8wJ3GfGn-QxZfCLEN3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Castle Rock Town Council on June 3 approved a master services agreement to lease two Flock Safety drones for a three‑year period to support a drones‑for‑first‑responders program. The resolution passed with one council recusal: the mayor pro tem declared a conflict and did not vote.

Program features and purpose

Town police staff described the drones as an enhancement to existing police and public‑safety tools (license‑plate readers, patrol drones and a real‑time crime center). The Flock drone system proposed is designed for rapid remote launch from fixed docking sites, automatic battery swaps in a docked charger, thermal/night capability and an integrated air‑traffic display to avoid other aircraft. The vendor will also coordinate FAA waiver filings required for operations to 400 feet and will provide temporary remote operators while regulatory approvals are pending.

Use cases and policy safeguards

Police staff said the drones would be used for emergency calls for service, vehicle crashes, wildfire/brushfire reconnaissance, missing or at‑risk persons, school threats, organized retail theft and other public‑safety responses — not for continuous random surveillance. The department said it has written policies to prevent discriminatory or unauthorized use and that each deployment will be tied to a specific incident or public‑safety need.

Costs and procurement

The three‑year lease cost is $200,000 per year for two drones; maintenance, repair and certain regulatory support were included in the vendor package. Council noted this is a subscription approach similar to prior technology purchases and that the lease model preserves options to update equipment as technology evolves.

Vote and recusal

Council approved the resolution 6–0 with the mayor pro tem recused. Council members said the technology is intended as a force multiplier for recently funded police positions and as part of the town’s investment in public‑safety technology.

Ending

The police department will proceed with vendor onboarding and FAA coordination; staff said they will return to council or provide updates as waivers, operational sites and detailed procedures are finalized.","Council approved a three‑year lease for two Flock Safety drone systems to launch from town locations for emergency and public‑safety responses, with operations and maintenance included in the vendor agreement. Mayor Pro Tem recused due to a declared Verizon affiliation.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6530507,"Castle Rock council backs Heroes Hall veterans center and directs staff to explore fee waivers",10085,180000,10265000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3655418-7a8a161fd472eda64d21c98f8aad3366&start=180&end=10265","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3655418-7a8a161fd472eda64d21c98f8aad3366/thumbnail_180000.jpg","/articles/6530507/Castle-Rock/Douglas-County/Colorado/Castle-Rock-council-backs-Heroes-Hall-veterans-center-and-directs-staff-to-explore-fee-waivers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6530507-d0cc17bab74a4aa4b55a6063163e7ed6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151684&Signature=DoniW834S00J-ZqXMzqM0gRhKuOIi1gxMLNYBnAOVKzTsa-RroBw3yh4mfVb3JAvd1gJrzY96e9~Jiqf0FniRpwO85DlS2ej0a9dH~8vDPleF5uLNmAFyi1iloKzLSeaHh0pUQpyhW2JH5KeFi8at0D823uiXtqif9lv6N1uIGrZzFOXDM2nF6yFxEmMij11p4Tpy4js72vR0QumKEFMqRSlYFLqGz6ZKP9lfqf2~yqJm6LBTLAPoNwrzOG5npn7rS7AOG1pOPNXwMU~4FioaCnzFCBRUJGk8Jz0tRml0XNyrE~z7SEqZZh9dX7BUB9xKAz1YsWw6cBO5FPxXe0xBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Castle Rock Town Council on June 3 voted unanimously to adopt a resolution supporting Heroes Hall, a proposed veterans community and services center planned for the Douglas County fairgrounds, and agreed to move forward on a separate motion to explore fee waivers for the project.

Earlier in the meeting Council member Dietz offered a motion directing staff to place consideration of fee waivers — including water tap fees and other Town of Castle Rock charges — for Heroes Hall on a future council agenda. The motion to put fee‑waiver consideration on the council agenda passed unanimously. Town staff said staff will return with a report and options for council consideration.

The resolution of support, presented by town staff, was described by Douglas County Commissioner George Teal and representatives of local veterans organizations as an important endorsement for upcoming fundraising. Speakers from the American Legion, the Castle Rock VFW and veterans service organizations told council the facility would consolidate services — including a county veterans services officer presence, resource and employment assistance, and space for local veterans fraternities — in a single accessible location.

Why it matters

Town support and potential fee waivers are intended to help the Heroes Hall Foundation and partners attract private and corporate philanthropy needed to meet an estimated fundraising goal of $15 million for construction. Commissioners and veterans said a central, locally accessible center would reduce travel for veterans seeking a range of services.

Votes and next steps

- Motion to place fee‑waiver consideration on a future agenda: moved by Council member Dietz; passed unanimously.
- Resolution supporting Heroes Hall (Resolution 2025‑687): approved unanimously. Staff said they will return with fee‑waiver options and an analysis of potential revenue impacts.

Ending

Council’s votes did not commit funds to the project but signaled municipal support; staff will prepare an agenda item with specific fee‑waiver options and associated financial implications for council review.","Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting Heroes Hall, a proposed $15 million veterans center at the Douglas County fairgrounds, and agreed to pursue possible fee waivers. County and veterans' representatives urged the town’s backing to support fundraising and local services.","actionData","errors"]

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