Planning commission approves Foundry Church site plan in Leggay Ranch

The Castle Pines Planning Commission on Feb. 26 approved a site improvement plan for Foundry Church, a proposed ~6,711‑square‑foot building on a roughly 5.7‑acre lot in the Leggay Ranch plan development.

Staff reported the proposal meets the city’s five SIP approval criteria, including conformance with the comprehensive plan, subdivision and zoning regulations, mixed‑use design guidelines and technical design requirements. The staff presentation noted the building height is proposed at just over 29 feet, setbacks ranging from about 114 to 303 feet, and 73 parking spaces proposed (seven ADA‑compliant). Staff said referral comments (10 agencies) were reconciled during review and recommended approval subject to standard conditions.

Pastor Tim Salters, who identified himself as Foundry Church’s lead pastor, said the congregation has operated in Castle Pines for about 28 years and that the church has been fundraising to acquire a permanent site. ‘‘We’ve been in Castle Pines for 28 years,’’ Salters said, describing the congregation’s history and its intention to make space available for community gatherings and outreach. Applicant representatives emphasized that the auditorium will seat about 200 and that the church intends weekday and evening programming as well as use for community events.

Commissioners praised the design and the parking benefits for nearby parks during debate; the motion to approve the plan included standard conditions that outstanding fees be paid and minor technical issues be resolved prior to final plan filing. Clerk Duffy recorded unanimous ‘‘yes’’ votes on the motion to approve.