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Castle Pines council approves development of annexation policy, removes Crow’s Nest language and extends outreach timeline
Summary
Council adopted resolution 26‑23 directing staff to draft an annexation policy, accepted withdrawal of the Crow’s Nest petition and, following public comment, amended the resolution to remove two Crow’s Nest‑specific paragraphs and change the staff draft timeline from 90 to 120 days.
The City Council voted to approve resolution 26‑23 on March 24, directing staff to develop an annexation policy and accepting the withdrawal of the Crow’s Nest annexation petition. Public commenters urged the council to remove paragraphs 5 and 6 — language they said favored the developer and implied a predetermined outcome — and to extend outreach and education before adopting a policy.
During discussion Councilmember Eubanks moved to remove the two Crow’s Nest‑specific whereas paragraphs and to change the staff draft timeline from 90 to 120 days; the motion was seconded and discussed. Some council members argued for an even longer period (up to 180 days) to ensure robust outreach, while others defended limited whereas clauses. After debate the council voted in favor of the motion with the proposed amendments. The resolution also directed staff to create an outreach and education plan and to return with the draft policy for public review.
