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Board rezones 177‑acre site in northeast Douglas County to Ramblewood plan development
Summary
Commissioners approved a PD rezoning to allow 68 clustered single‑family homes, two large agricultural lots and at least 14 acres of open space buffers on a 177‑acre property; applicant emphasized outreach, buffers and fire mitigation.
The Board of County Commissioners approved a plan development (PD) rezoning for a 177‑acre property on Hilltop Road that will allow a clustered residential community called Ramblewood with 68 single‑family homes, two large agricultural lots and at least 14 acres of open space buffers.
The applicant, represented by Miller United Real Estate, said the PD clusters homes in the north half of the site (Planning Area A) and preserves agricultural character with two ranch lots in the south (Planning Area B) and an agricultural planning area that disallows dwellings (Planning Area C). Staff described the plan as consistent with the Northeast sub‑area of the county comprehensive master plan and noted the Planning Commission recommended approval (8–0).
Developer Dan Sheldon and his team described extensive community outreach that included multiple neighborhood meetings, a project website and written updates. They said the plan preserves existing dirt roads where feasible, retains trees and natural features, commits to a minimum 100‑foot setback in selected areas and adds buffer open space to separate the new lots from the adjacent Hidden Village subdivision. The applicant also committed to providing a hydrant and vehicle turnaround to assist off‑site firefighting for neighboring properties that currently rely on wells and tanker trucks.
Staff reported will‑serve letters for central water and sanitary service for the clustered residential area from Parker Water and Sanitation District; the two ranch lots will remain on well and septic. Referral comments were typical and primarily technical; neighbors provided both supporting and concerned comments during referral and public outreach. At the public hearing several neighbors spoke in support and two letters of concern were submitted; the board heard from adjacent property owners and the landowner family in favor of the rezoning.
The board approved the PD rezoning with two remaining conditions: minor technical corrections prior to recordation and satisfaction of all statements and commitments made by the applicant in the public record. Commissioners cited the developer’s outreach, buffer commitments and assurances about infrastructure and fire mitigation in their deliberations.
