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Castle Rock asks Castle Pines to address water, traffic and wildlife concerns in Crow's Nest referral response
Summary
After staff warned that the Crow's Nest annexation and development proposal (about 795—800 acres and nearly 4,000 homes) could strain regional water supplies and local roads, the Castle Rock council authorized a referral-response letter asking Castle Pines to address water supply arrangements, road connections and wildlife impacts before approval.
Town staff presented a recommended referral-response letter on Feb. 17 regarding a proposed Crow's Nest annexation being considered by the City of Castle Pines. Staff said the project covers roughly 795—800 acres and would include "just short of 4,000 residential dwelling units," and that the town has concerns about water availability, traffic impacts and wildlife.
Staff noted it is not clear that the development has a finalized water-supply agreement with Parker Water and Sanitation and warned that if the project lacks a public-water supplier the developer might pursue other groundwater options that could affect Castle Rock's groundwater stewardship. On transportation, staff highlighted that Crowfoot Valley Road and Founders Parkway could become cut-through corridors to I-25 and urged conditions requiring a physical connection through the Canyons (Canyon Side Boulevard) before residential buildout.
The council moved to have the mayor sign the referral-response letter expressing the concerns outlined by staff. The motion passed unanimously.
Why it matters: Staff said the scale of the proposed development could generate regional traffic that affects Castle Rock, and that coordination on water supply and road connections is necessary to mitigate impacts. Parker Water and Sanitation is reported to be opposing the annexation and is coordinating with Castle Rock on mutual concerns.
What happens next: Town staff will finalize the letter and the mayor will sign it; the letter will be sent to the City of Castle Pines ahead of their review deadlines so Castle Rock's concerns are part of the record.
