Development Tales, April Edition Reporting on March 2019

March 2019 Edition (Reporting on February 2019)

Development Services Building * Planning * Zoning Implementing the Community Vision through Development Activities

“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.”

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~~ Homer

kay, some within the Town team may muse that I am an old man. Perhaps others will more appropriately state that I am Bill Detweiler, Director “seasoned.” Either term is acceptable to me as long Development Services as there is recognition that actions taken today by me and my Town teammates will have a significant impact on future generations of Castle Rock residents, businesses and visitors to our great community. That thought is professionally nourishing.

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ecent land use discussions with Town Council reminds me that all actions have an immediate impact on our community. Equally important is the notion that, as the community matures, decisions made today establish character and create an environment to further the community Vision established by Town Council. We work and live in a very, very unique community. The natural topography and vegetation that surrounds Castle Rock provides an outstanding foundation for community character. Our goal is to protect

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DEVELOPMENT TALES and enhance the natural environment through development activity. At times, it is a significant challenge to balance the needs of our community while protecting natural resources, but a challenge accorded with our stoutest resolve.

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he current pace of land development applications, plan review submittals, permit issuance and field inspection activity confirm the level of development activity experienced in 2018 will continue in 2019. Although residential permit activity in January was less than the previous year, the number of plan review submittals leads us to believe that infrastructure improvements in the early part of 2019 will result in a high level of residential permit and construction activity throughout the year.

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e base our Development Services Enterprise and Impact Fee projections on the level of residential development. While the pace of growth continues to be a topic of discussion, we are confident that we can maintain the Council-approved core service level timeframes with current staff resources.

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s I write this note in early March, predictions of heavy snow are expected across the Front Range while the mountain towns are receiving “feet� of snow. Recent measurements confirm the winter snowpack is above 115% of average expectations. That is great news for Castle Rock and our neighbors as the hot and dry summer months will arrive soon and the snow pack will provide needed water supplies to our community.

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STAFF SPOTLIGHT The Development Services Enterprise Team is a diverse group with outstanding professional talent. The team works collectively to accomplish the Mission, Vision, and Values of the organization and to achieve the Enterprise program mission, “Implementing Community Vision through Development Activities.” Each month we will recognize two staff members to provide you with an inside look at the life and work experiences of our teammates. This month we are introducing you to:

Keith has been managing the Development Review Division since 2016 and has a great team that coordinates with most Town departments to facilitate the plan review and permitting of administrative site development plans, subdivision plats, construction documents, and soil erosion control plans. Keith began working for the Town in 2006 as the Public Works Plan Review Engineer and has also had positions as the Public Works Development Supervisor and Capital Improvement Project Manager. Before joining the Town, Keith worked in the Denver area as a Professional Land Surveyor for 15 years. He has performed land surveys throughout the U.S. and has also worked in Mexico, Peru and Uzbekistan. Prior to completing college, Keith served in the U.S. Army for three years as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems Mechanic (63T) with stints at Ft. Carson and Bad Hersfeld, Germany.

Keith and his wife, Kimberly, and daughter, Allie, have lived in The Meadows since 2010. They also have a 2 year old, overgrown Chihuahua, named Goose. Keith enjoys church, playing golf, motorcycles, working on the house, and hanging out with family and friends.

Keith’s Motorcycle

Goose Allie, Kimberly and Keith

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STAFF SPOTLIGHT Sean is a Construction Project Manager in the Building Division. He is responsible for coordination of land development projects from the permitting and construction phase through conveyance and acceptance. Sean manages the infrastructure and building construction/inspection process, schedules pre-construction meetings, oversees field inspections, facilitates infrastructure acceptance and building occupancy. He coordinates between internal Town departments and developer/contractors to ensure compliance with adopted codes, standards and regulations and Council-approved conditions.

Sean and his wife, Cathie, are avid Birders...yes, that’s right, they stalk birds of all varieties. Sean and Cathie especially love the birds located in southern Texas and on South Padre Island. Sean and Cathie recently rescued a dog from a Texas kill shelter. Her name is Gracie and she is a two year old Terrier mix. Gracie also likes stalking birds and traveling and she especially loves hotel beds.

Sean and Cathie

Gracie Sean

Green Jay South Padre Island

Great Blue Heron

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WHAT’S NEW - PEOPLE On February 15th, Senior Planner, Sandy Vossler, received this note from Terry Hodge, Toll Brothers Senior Vice President-Land Development, “I just wanted to reach out to you and let you know how much we appreciated your hard work in getting the Lanterns SDP to this point and with obtaining a vote to approve from Planning Commission. Your efforts in advancing the project under difficult circumstances, holding numerous staff meetings and keeping everyone on task got us to the finish line and we recognize and appreciate your efforts.”

Sandy Vossler Senior Planner

Plans Examiner, Andy Blake, reported that Jeff from Mountain Property Builders had contacted him about what he could do to pass his final inspection since Brett Wilke had failed him earlier due to the rough inspection not being completed.

During their conversation, Jeff mentioned that, “He wished more inspectors were like Brett Wilke and that he was the best inspector he has ever worked with.” Andy said, “WOW what a compliment.”

Brett Wilkie Combination Building Inspector

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WHAT’S NEW - PEOPLE Denise Hendricks, Administrative Assistant, was a participant on a Town Team that worked on revising the Town’s Purchasing Policy. The Team was recently presented with an Applause Award for their hard work and dedication. Team members included: Denise Hendricks (DS), Donna Howard (HR), Yvonne Haas, Sara Mikelson, Christie Guthrie, Kimberly Kraft (FN), Mark Paul (HR), Matt Gohl (FN) and not pictured Shannon Eklund, Catherine Jorgensen (TMO), Tim Gorman, Becky Hernandez, Sara Ruby (PD), Debbie Stanley, Lori Kania (FD), Donna Clark (DoIT), Heidi Hugdahl, Jennifer King (TAO), Mary Jones, Jennifer Martin (PR), Linda Angus (PW), Matt Kipp (FN), Robbie Schonher (TCO), Carolyn Richards (CRW), and Donna Howard (HR).

Ken Murphy Plan Review Engineer

Denise Hendricks Administrative Assistant

Brian Kelley, Development Lead Engineer, announced that Plan Review Engineer, Ken Murphy, was selected and accepted a position with the Castle Rock Water Department’s Plan Review Team. Ken will begin work in his new position on March 4th. Brian commented, “….we’d like to thank Ken for his years of working for Public Works as a Plan Review Engineer and we will greatly miss his quality professional work. I’m certain Ken will quickly become a great asset to the Water Department’s Review Team.”

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WHAT’S NEW - PROJECTS Milestone Properties submitted a landmark designation removal application for 302-304 N. Wilcox Street, formerly the Castle Rock Bar and Grill. Milestone Properties would like to renovate and change the design from the current, locally landmarked style. This project will go before the Historic Preservation Board for recommendation and then to Town Council for decision regarding the landmark removal.

The property is within Mayor Pro Tem Bower’s district.

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WHAT’S NEW - PROJECTS Construction Plans: For adding utilities to former church building, located at the southwest corner of Perry Street and Third Street.

Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement: For existing building (built in 1952) that currently encroaches into Wilcox Street right-of-way by one foot.

Subdivision Plat and Access Agreements: For church project located at the northwest corner of 5th Street and Woodlands Boulevard.

Plat and Site Plan Amendment: To revise lot and building adjacent to Liggett Road and SH86.

Design Revision of Storm Drainage Improvements: For single-family home project located within east and west Loop Road.

IREA Easement Agreement: For existing overhead lines on Town property, located north of Crystal Valley Parkway on the east side of the east I-25 Frontage Road.

Grading and Landscape Design Revision: For single-family home project, located west of West Loop Road and River Oaks Street.

Plat Amendment: For creating two lots from one lot in support of the Canvas Credit Union in Founders Marketplace, located at the northeast corner of Founders Parkway and SH86.

Grading Revisions: For Richmond’s single-family home project, located northeast of Mikelson Boulevard and Mitchell Street.

Construction and Soil Erosion Control Plans: For 106 single-family detached home project, located directly south of the Kings Ridge development.

Subdivision Plat and Improvement Agreement: For 106 single-family detached home project, located directly south of the Kings Ridge development.

Subdivision Plat and Improvement Agreement: For 84 single-family detached home project, located in the center of the Lanterns project.

Construction and Soil Erosion Control Plans: For 84 single-family detached home project, located centrally within the Lanterns project.

Floodplain Modification Study: In support of the 106 and 84 single-family detached subdivision filings.

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WHAT’S NEW - PROJECTS

Design Revisions: For grading, erosion control and traffic calming improvements for project located north of Castle Oaks Drive and Mentha Drive.

Construction Plans: For Sidewalk project connecting on Coachline Road connecting Wolfensberger and Trail Blazer.

Site Plan: For inline retail units (approximately 9,200 square feet), located west of Sam’s Club and southeast of Promenade Parkway.

Erosion Control Plan Revisions: To accommodate an access road into lot located west of Sam’s Club and southeast of Promenade Parkway.

Rock Park: Formally platting the Town's Rock Park parcel.

Water Purification Plant Facilities: Construction plans for expansion of water purification facilities, located southwest of Liggett Road and I-25.

Keep informed on development in the Town where you can view maps and project information Visit: CRGov.com/Development Activity

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WHAT’S NEW - TOWN COUNCIL On February 5th, Town Council voted to approve the Use by Special Review and Site Development Plan, known as Upper Sunstone Village, for 261 single-family dwelling units, both detached and attached, on a 56.5 acre parcel. Additional open space, a pocket park and a trail system is planned for the project. The parcel is located south of State Highway 86, north of Enderud Boulevard and east of N. Ridge Road.

Vicinity Map

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WHAT’S NEW - TOWN COUNCIL On February 19th, Town Council approved the Resolution for a Site Development Plan in south Meadows to construct a neighborhood of 58 paired homes, totaling 116 single-family units, on a 27acre site just west of the Park Preserve development on Wolfensberger Road near Coachline Road/ Plum Creek Parkway. Amenities will include two neighborhood parks and direct trail access to the Philip S. Miller Park/Ridgeline Open Space trail system.

Vicinity Map

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WHAT’S NEW - BOARDS & COMMISSIONS The Historic Preservation Board approved a proposal on February 6th for a new addition off the rear of the existing home at 103 N. Lewis Street. The proposal included removing a rear enclosed porch that was not part of the original home and adding a new addition that would include a new garage and possible future accessory dwelling unit.

On February 7th, the Board of Adjustment considered a request for approval of a variance from the rear setback requirement to build a new deck at 4616 Larksong Drive. The adjacent rear neighbor was in attendance and opposed the variance.

The Board continued the hearing to March 7th to allow time for the two property owners to meet and discuss a possible compromise.

The Planning Commission, on February 14th, voted to recommend approval to Town Council for the Lanterns Site Development Plan for a new 848-acre master planned community, named Montaine. The Site Plan proposes 1,200 single-family detached dwelling units. The proposal will move forward to Town Council for their consideration at a future public hearing.

On February 13th, the Design Review Board voted to approve the application for a new exterior door to a patio on the north side of Iron Mule Brewery, located at 514 N. Perry Street (formerly known as Castle Rock Beer Company).

Also, Board Member Desiree LaFleur was voted as Vice-Chair to replace Max Brooks, who resigned from the Planning Commission and Design Review Board earlier this year. Charles Fletcher attended as the new Planning Commission representative to the Board.

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WHAT’S NEW - BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Two volunteer positions are currently available for Town residents looking to increase their engagement in local government. There are vacancies on both the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission. As a key part of Town government, Boards and Commissions acquire and study information; provide recommendations to Town staff and Council; and obtain public comment to reflect the community’s voice.

Castle Rock residents can apply by March 18th through CRgov.com/boards. The term of both roles will expire May 31, 2019. Applicants can apply for more than one Board or Commission; however, they can only be appointed to serve on one.

The Board of Adjustment is responsible for hearing and deciding requests for variances from zoning and sign codes. The board is also responsible for hearing appeals to any decision or determination made by an administrative official.

Decisions of the Board of Adjustment are final, subject to judicial review.

Meetings are held at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month.

The Planning Commission reviews development requests, zoning change requests, and other related land proposals for future growth and development in the Town of Castle Rock, as outlined in the Municipal Code. The Planning Commission holds public hearings, requests modifications to proposals, and works to reach consensus on an advisory recommendation to Town Council.

Meetings are held at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

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WHAT’S NEW - GENERAL The February 13th Contractors Luncheon experienced a large turnout with approximately 75 attendees. The Luncheon was sponsored by KB Homes. Agenda topics included: 

2018 Code Adoption Timeline Discussion of Feedback

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Requesting a CO - Discussion for New Procedure

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Water Meter Wiring

Luncheon meeting summaries can be viewed at: http://co-castlerock2.civicplus.com/2887/Newsand-Updates Upcoming sponsor opportunities are still available. Please contact our Development Services Technicians at buildingcounter@CRgov.com or 720-733-3527, and they would be happy to assist you.

The next luncheon is scheduled for:

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Town to Sponsor Luncheon

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11:30 am to 1:00 pm

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Mill House at P.S. Miller Park 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway

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WHAT’S NEW - GENERAL Downtown Castle Rock was featured recently in Colorado Biz magazine. The article, written by the Director of the Castle Rock Economic Development Council, Kevin Tilson, talks about how “the streets of Castle Rock are lined with historic structures that have stories of their own about the “Old West.” And, thanks to careful planning and thoughtful design guidelines, Castle Rock’s growth won’t affect its identity and character with its newfound wave of popularity.”

To view the entire article, please visit: http://www.cobizmag.com/Trends/Mixing-Old-With-New-inHistoric-Downtown-Castle-Rock/

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WHAT’S NEW - GENERAL The Enterprise Construction Inspection Team (Austin Payne, John Thomas, Bob Barron, Randy Speake, Chad Huber, Nick Zoller, and Jason Hauser) attended the 46th Annual Rocky Mountain Asphalt Conference and Equipment Show February 27 - March 1 in Denver.

This year’s conference included a mix of sessions on innovation, new technology, and best practices to provide guidance in advancing the use of quality asphalt pavements in the Rocky Mountain West.

This event is one of the largest asphalt conferences in the U.S.

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~~ Benjamin Franklin

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CORE SERVICE LEVELS Building Division

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CORE SERVICE LEVELS Building Division

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CORE SERVICE LEVELS Building Division

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CORE SERVICE LEVELS Code Compliance

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CORE SERVICE LEVELS Code Compliance

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CORE SERVICE LEVELS

Zoning Division

Planning Division

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DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Planning Division

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POPULATION ESTIMATE

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