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The agenda for the March 10 City Council meeting is now available. The meeting will begin with a study session at 5:30 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

City Council meetings are held as hybrid meetings, with both virtual and in-person attendance options available. Meetings are held at the Castle Pines Library Event Hall (360 Village Square Lane). Register to attend the meeting virtually.

Crowsnest Annexation Timeline

Following a request by the City of Castle Pines, the applicant has agreed to modify the review timeline for the Crowsnest property annexation petition. The revised timeline will allow the applicant more time to address the City's questions regarding the application and for staff to provide a comprehensive analysis and review of the petition and negotiated documents, so that the City Council can make an informed policy decision on whether or not to approve the annexation. No public hearings related to the Crowsnest annexation petition are scheduled for the March 10 meeting. Visit the annexation petition webpage for the latest information and dates.

About City Council Meetings

The regular meetings of the City Council are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Douglas County Library, 360 Village Square Lane, Event Hall. The public is encouraged to attend and participate in these meetings. Anyone who wants to address the Council may do so during the public comment period at the regular meetings of the City Council.  Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

Study sessions are held, as needed, at 5:30 p.m. on the first, second, and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Study sessions are informational meetings and differ in several ways from the regular City Council meetings. While the City Council may give direction to City staff, no votes are cast, no formal action is taken, and there is no public comment during the study session.

The Planning Commission held a meeting on March 5. Highlights from the meeting include:

• A study session discussion about the Three Mile Plan update.

View the March 5 Planning Commission Special Meeting agenda for more information. Visit the Planning Commission webpage to view the meeting recording or for more information about the Commission.

About the Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

The City of Castle Pines Planning Commission deliberates and makes recommendations to the City Council on land-use applications, proposed long-range policy planning documents, and zoning regulations. The Commission consists of seven residents from various backgrounds who are appointed by the City Council. The Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the Douglas County Library, 360 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines.

The City of Castle Pines Board of Adjustment holds public hearings on variance requests and considers appeals to interpretations made by City staff. The Board of Adjustment is comprised of the same members as the Planning Commission and meets on the same meeting days, as needed.

For more information about the Planning Commission, visit the Commission's webpage.

The agenda for the March 5 Planning Commission Special Meeting is now available. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Planning Commission meetings are held as hybrid meetings, with both virtual and in-person attendance options available. Meetings are held at the Castle Pines Library Event Hall (360 Village Square Lane). Register to attend the March 5 meeting virtually.

About the Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

The City of Castle Pines Planning Commission deliberates and makes recommendations to the City Council on land-use applications, proposed long-range policy planning documents, and zoning regulations. The Commission consists of seven residents from various backgrounds who are appointed by the City Council. The Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the Douglas County Library, 360 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines.

The City of Castle Pines Board of Adjustment holds public hearings on variance requests and considers appeals to interpretations made by City staff. The Board of Adjustment is comprised of the same members as the Planning Commission and meets on the same meeting days, as needed.

For more information about the Planning Commission, visit the Commission's webpage.

The Planning Commission held a meeting on February 26. Highlights from the meeting include:

• Approving the 7 Brew Site Improvement Plan.
• Approving the Foundry Church Site Improvement Plan.
• A study session about the Three Mile Plan update.

View the February 26 Planning Commission meeting agenda for more information about all agenda items. Visit the Planning Commission webpage to view the meeting recording or for more information about the Commission.

About the Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

The City of Castle Pines Planning Commission deliberates and makes recommendations to the City Council on land-use applications, proposed long-range policy planning documents, and zoning regulations. The Commission consists of seven residents from various backgrounds who are appointed by the City Council. The Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the Douglas County Library, 360 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines.

The City of Castle Pines Board of Adjustment holds public hearings on variance requests and considers appeals to interpretations made by City staff. The Board of Adjustment is comprised of the same members as the Planning Commission and meets on the same meeting days, as needed.

For more information about the Planning Commission, visit the Commission's webpage.

The Castle Pines City Council held a meeting on February 24. Meeting highlights include:

• Approval of the appointment of new regular members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
• Approval of a resolution finding the Crowsnest property eligible for annexation in accordance with Colorado state law. This is the second step in the annexation process; it does not mean that the City Council supports or opposes the policy question of whether the property should be annexed. It determines whether the property is eligible for annexation.
• An update from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
• A study session presentation from the Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency about liability, best practices for board management, and more.

View the February 24 City Council meeting agenda for more information about all agenda items. Visit the City Council Meetings webpage to watch the recording

Updated Annexation Petition Timeline:

Following a request by the City of Castle Pines, the applicant has agreed to modify the review timeline for the Crowsnest property annexation petition. The new timeline will allow the applicant more time to address the City's questions regarding the application and for staff to provide a comprehensive analysis and review of the petition and negotiated documents, so that the City Council can make an informed policy decision on whether or not to approve the annexation.

• January 13: City Council found the petition in substantial compliance with State law.
• February 24: City Council found the property eligible for annexation.
• March 26: The Planning Commission considers the applicant's proposed Planned Development zoning in order to make a recommendation for the City Council's consideration.
  • This Planned Development zoning item is a quasi-judicial process. The Planning Commission cannot discuss this specific matter outside the public hearing.
• April 7: The City Council considers the following:
  • An ordinance to approve the annexation (first reading).
  • An ordinance to approve an annexation agreement (first reading).
  • An ordinance to approve the Planned Development zoning for the Crowsnest property (first reading).
    • This Planned Development zoning item is a quasi-judicial process. The City Council cannot discuss this specific matter outside the public hearing.
  • An ordinance on vested property rights (first reading).
• April 28: City Council considers the following:
  • An ordinance to approve the annexation (second reading).
  • An ordinance to approve an annexation agreement (second reading).
  • An ordinance to approve the Planned Development zoning for the Crowsnest property (second reading).
    • This Planned Development zoning item is a quasi-judicial process. The City Council cannot discuss this specific matter outside the public hearing.
  • An ordinance on vested property rights (second reading).

The timeline above is subject to change and is dependent on the City Council's approval or denial of each step. Visit the Crowsnest Annexation Petition webpage for the latest information on the annexation petition.

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The agenda for the February 26 Planning Commission meeting is now available. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Planning Commission meetings are held as hybrid meetings, with both virtual and in-person attendance options available. Meetings are held at the Castle Pines Library Event Hall (360 Village Square Lane). Register to attend the February 26 meeting virtually.

About the Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

The City of Castle Pines Planning Commission deliberates and makes recommendations to the City Council on land-use applications, proposed long-range policy planning documents, and zoning regulations. The Commission consists of seven residents from various backgrounds who are appointed by the City Council. The Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the Douglas County Library, 360 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines.

The City of Castle Pines Board of Adjustment holds public hearings on variance requests and considers appeals to interpretations made by City staff. The Board of Adjustment is comprised of the same members as the Planning Commission and meets on the same meeting days, as needed.

For more information about the Planning Commission, visit the Commission's webpage.

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held a meeting on February 19. Meeting highlights include:

• An update about the upcoming renovations at Coyote Ridge Park, including a reduction in the cost estimate.
• A discussion and recommendation for perimeter landscape design for the area adjacent to the Monarch Boulevard and Buffalo Trail roundabout.
• The trail naming process continued for trails 15-23.

Please review the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board agenda for more information about all agenda items.

About the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The City of Castle Pines Parks and Recreation Advisory Board makes recommendations to the City Council on issues related to parks and recreation, including legislative policies, the City’s Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan, as well as policies for the acquisition, development, and improvement of recreation facilities. The Board consists of five residents from various backgrounds who are appointed by the City Council. The Board meets on the third Thursday of every month at 4:30 p.m. in the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines, or virtually.

The agenda for the February 24 City Council meeting is now available. The meeting will begin with a study session at 5:30 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

City Council meetings are held as hybrid meetings, with both virtual and in-person attendance options available. Meetings are held at the Castle Pines Library Event Hall (360 Village Square Lane). Register to attend the meeting virtually.

About City Council Meetings

The regular meetings of the City Council are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Douglas County Library, 360 Village Square Lane, Event Hall. The public is encouraged to attend and participate in these meetings. Anyone who wants to address the Council may do so during the public comment period at the regular meetings of the City Council.  Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

Study sessions are held, as needed, at 5:30 p.m. on the first, second, and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Study sessions are informational meetings and differ in several ways from the regular City Council meetings. While the City Council may give direction to City staff, no votes are cast, no formal action is taken, and there is no public comment during the study session.

Information courtesy of Douglas County

In 2021, Colorado joined a national settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors for their role in fueling the opioid epidemic. The Douglas County Opioid Council oversees local funding received through the settlement, managing resources for programs that address opioid use and substance use disorder.

These funds must be used for state-approved purposes focused on reducing harm and supporting individuals, families, and the broader community, such as prevention and education, harm reduction, treatment, recovery services, and criminal justice services.

To help ensure allocated funds reflect the community’s most pressing needs, the Council is asking residents to complete a short prioritization survey. Community feedback will directly inform future funding decisions and program investments.

Residents are encouraged to take the survey by March 9 to help shape the future of opioid response efforts in Douglas County: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H7GWHBM

About previous funding awards

The Douglas County Opioid Council has awarded more than $1.7 million in opioid settlement funding to support prevention, treatment, recovery, and education programs across the community.

In 2024, approximately $1.1 million was distributed to seven organizations and initiatives, including AllHealth Network, HardBeauty Foundation, Douglas County School District, and others, to expand peer support, youth prevention, transportation, case management, and public awareness efforts.

In 2025, an additional $667,000 was awarded to HardBeauty and Valley Hope of Parker to strengthen peer recovery support and assist individuals entering sober living environments. Together, these investments reflect the County’s ongoing commitment to addressing substance use and expanding access to recovery resources for residents.

The February edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn about upcoming City open houses, the Economic Development Strategic Plan, upcoming renovations to the community center room, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceFebruary2026

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