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Council accepts CDOT quitclaim deed for parcel tied to Happy Canyon/Lake Gay roundabout
Summary
Public Works director Larry Nemo described a historical parcel still titled to the state; the council voted to accept a quitclaim deed from CDOT that transfers one parcel to the city and another to Douglas County to finish Happy Canyon Road project.
The Castle Pines City Council voted unanimously on Aug. 27 to accept a quitclaim deed from the Colorado Department of Transportation for a parcel associated with the Happy Canyon Road and Lake Gay Road roundabout.
Public Works director Larry Nemo called the item a cleanup action and traced the issue to long‑standing state ownership of a parcel dating to 1962. He explained that the transfer required the new Happy Canyon Road construction to be completed prior to processing the deeds and that the split conveyance assigns one parcel to the city and another to Douglas County for detention facility needs.
Why it matters: The deed clears title issues arising during design and construction of the roundabout and aligns ownership with built improvements, removing an administrative impediment to final project records.
Vote and outcome: After limited debate noting the transfer was procedural and necessary, the council approved the resolution on a recorded vote.
Next steps: Staff will record the deeds and proceed with administrative closing steps for the road and associated parcels.
