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Planning Commission recommends Bella Mesa North 525-home plan to Town Council after geology and traffic concerns
Summary
The Planning Commission voted 5–2 Sept. 25 to recommend approval of the Bella Mesa North site development plan — a proposal for 525 single-family homes on 293.21 acres — after staff and the applicant described buffering, open space and traffic studies and residents raised concerns about rockfall, blasting, wildlife and school/traffic impacts.
The Town of Castle Rock Planning Commission on Sept. 25 recommended that Town Council approve the Bella Mesa North site development plan, a proposal to build 525 single‑family homes on a 293.21‑acre site northeast of Mitchell Street and Mickelson Boulevard. The commission’s recommendation passed by roll call vote, 5–2, and the item is scheduled for Town Council review on Oct. 7.
Staff planner Brianna Grande told the commission the site — largely annexed with Founders Village and rezoned in 2014 — conforms to the Bella Mesa plan and municipal code. Grande said the plan proposes 174 acres of open space and a 3.99‑acre central park and that staff is recommending the commission forward a recommendation of approval to council. “Staff is recommending that planning commission recommend approval of the Bella Mesa north site development plan to town council,” Grande said (transcript SEG 181–183, SEG 186).
Cardell Homes division president Sarah Deringer and the project team described measures the…
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