Castle Rock planning commission recommends Soliana 77‑unit site plan to Town Council

The Town of Castle Rock Planning Commission on June 12 voted 5‑0 to recommend approval of the Soliana site development plan, a proposal for 77 homes on the Alexander Way plan development area, and forwarded the application to Town Council for final action at its July 1 meeting.

Staff presented the site plan, describing the development as 55 single‑family detached units and 22 live‑work units located within the Alexander Way zoning district with a gross density of about 0.987 dwelling units per acre. The presentation noted the proposal includes dedicated open space, regional trail connections intended to link to Metzler Open Space, and compliance with the town’s skyline/ridgeline protection regulations. Staff recommended the commission forward the plan to council with approval.

Why it matters: Commissioners and members of the public focused on drainage and erosion control into downstream receiving waters, traffic impacts at the Allen Way/Founders corridor, fire safety access, and water‑rights assurances. The commission’s recommendation starts the final local review process; Town Council will consider the staff file, the commission’s recommendation and public testimony on July 1.

Applicant and engineering team details Lynn Halfman, representing…