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The previously scheduled May 1 Planning Commission meeting is canceled. The Commission's next meeting is currently scheduled for May 8. A new agenda will be distributed before the meeting.

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 May 1 Planning Commission meeting is now available. The Commission will hold a virtual Special Meeting to continue discussions about the Unified Land Development Code Process. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Attend the 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 Castle Pines Planning Commission approved a site improvement plan revision by Life Time Fitness during the April 24 Planning Commission meeting. The revision updates the fitness facility's building and parking layout while maintaining the company's wide variety of recreational amenities. The new design features a 102,460-square-foot building with two stories. The facility is anticipated to employ over 200 full-time and part-time employees. The facility will be located east of I-25, near Castle Pines Parkway and Canyonside Boulevard.

Facility amenities will include five pickleball courts, an outdoor resort-style pool with a combined lap and leisure pool, waterslides and associated pool deck, cabanas, and a poolside bistro. The facility is expected to include a salon and spa, cafe and lounge, and a Life Time Kids Academy that will feature a kids gym, multi-purpose room, art and tutoring classrooms, and a designated toddler area. Programming will also include studios for group fitness, such as yoga, cycling, pilates, and barre, training areas, and cardio and strength equipment.

Schedule

Life Time has shared the following anticipated construction schedule. Construction is expected to take approximately 20 months to complete.

• May 2025 - site prep work begins
• Summer 2025 - dirt removal to off-site location begins
• Late 2026 - Facility opens

About Life Time

Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of 185 athletic country clubs across the United States and Canada, the complimentary, comprehensive Life Time app and nearly 30 of the most iconic athletic events in the country. The health and wellness pioneer uniquely serves people 90 days to 90+ years old through its healthy living, healthy aging, healthy entertainment communities and ecosystem, along with a range of healthy way of life programs and information, and highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and products. Life Time was recently certified as a Great Place to Work®reinforcing its commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture on behalf of its more than 49,000 dedicated team members.

Highlights for the April 24 Planning Commission meeting include:

• Approval of a major revision to the Life Time Fitness Site Improvement Plan.
• A presentation from the Douglas County Housing Partnership on affordable housing.

View the April 24 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 on the City's website.

The agenda for the April 24 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 April 24 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 on the City's website.

The Castle Pines City Council held a meeting on April 22. Meeting highlights include:

• A study session discussion about the temporary moratorium on the processing and approval of land use applications and business licenses for certain uses.
• An update from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
• A discussion on microtrenching for utilities was postponed to a future study session.

View the April 22 City Council meeting agenda for more information about all agenda items. Visit the City Council Meetings webpage to watch the recording.

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The agenda for the April 22 City Council Meeting is now available. The study session will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the regular meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.

City Council meetings are held as a hybrid meeting, 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.

The April edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn about the gateway monument project, the upcoming slash collection day, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceApril2025

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The Castle Pines City Council held a regular meeting on April 8. Meeting highlights include:

• Approving Canyonside Subdivision Filing No. 4.
• Approving an ordinance to allow for the consumption of alcohol in the Castle Pines Community Center Room with a valid permit.
• A presentation for a Best in Colorado Award by the Colorado Asphalt Paving Association for the Happy Canyon Road and Lagae Road roundabout project.

View the April 8 City Council Meeting Agenda for more information about all agenda items. Visit the City Council Meetings webpage to watch the recording.

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The agenda for the April 10 Planning Commission special meeting is now available. The special meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will include a study session to continue the Unified Land Development Code discussion on Use-Specific Standards.

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 April 10 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 on the City's website.

If you travel on Hess Road between I-25 and Parker, plan for delays while crews repair a bridge beginning Monday, April 14, 2025.

Over 90 days, crews will upgrade portions of the current bridge and repair the pavement where the bridge meets the roadway. During this time, a temporary traffic signal and flaggers will direct alternating single-lane traffic.

Motorists should plan to make a full stop at the signal and wait for the green light before traveling through the work area. Flaggers will be present during the first few weeks to assist drivers. Speeds through the area will be reduced, and delays could be up to 10 minutes.  Alternate routes are available for drivers who prefer not to use the traffic signals.

Previously, Douglas County announced that motorists traveling westbound would not have through access to the Castle Pines Parkway and I-25 interchange during construction. Following feedback from local partners and the community, Douglas County found a solution to keep eastbound and westbound traffic open.

Repairs on a second Hess Road bridge with similar traffic impacts are anticipated in 2026. Stay informed about these projects by signing up for Douglas County’s Cone Zone email notifications.  Learn more about the project on the project website.  For statewide road conditions, visit cotrip.org.

Work/closure hours:

• Active construction will take place Mondays through Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• The signalized one-lane traffic will remain in place 24/7.

"Slash" is debris from nature, such as tree limbs, prunings, and pine needles. If not removed, slash can increase potential fire hazards on your property. Removing slash and creating defensible space around your home is the first line of defense against wildfires. To help you mitigate wildfire danger on your property, the City of Castle Pines is hosting a free slash collection event. Bring any tree limbs, prunings, pine needles, or other yard debris to Elk Ridge Park's parking lot for free disposal on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. as a part of the City's slash collection event.

If not removed, slash can add to potential fire hazards on your property. Mitigating and preparing your property for wildfire is important. All vegetation is allowed, but please limit the diameter of trunks or limbs to less than 16 inches. No lumber is allowed, and please ensure there is no metal (nails, screws, etc.) or rocks in the materials you drop off.

The agenda for the April 8 City Council Meeting is now available. A study session will not be held, and the regular meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.

City Council meetings are held as a hybrid meeting, 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.

The Castle Pines City Council held a regular meeting on March 25. Meeting highlights include:

• An update from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
• Approving The Canyons Preliminary Plan No. 3.
• Approving a temporary moratorium on the approval of land use applications and business license applications for body art services, car washes, junk yards, pawnshops, payday loan services, vehicle service uses, and vape shops in all zoning districts of the city.
• Approving a change order with Elite Surface Infrastructure for street reconstruction and pedestrian improvements on Monarch Boulevard.
• Appointing Judge Vincent White as the City's Municipal Judge and approving a professional services agreement.

View the March 25 City Council Meeting Agenda for more information about all agenda items. Visit the City Council Meetings webpage to watch the recording.

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Highlights for the March 20 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting include:

• Recognition of outgoing Board Member Alex Thomas.
• Election of Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Chair Tiffany Ball.
• Election of Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Chair Pro Tem Karen Guerra.
• A presentation from the City's contractor, Hord Coplan Macht, about a community survey to help finalize playground options for Phase 1 of improvements to Coyote Ridge Park.
• A discussion about potential additional project options for Phase 1 improvements to Coyote Ridge Park.
• Discussion about naming existing public trails throughout the community.

Please review the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting agenda for more information about all agenda items. Visit the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board webpage to view the meeting recording or for more information about the board.

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 March 25 City Council Meeting is now available. The study session will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the regular meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.

City Council meetings are held as a hybrid meeting, 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.

The March edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn about the upcoming Happy Canyon Interchange project open house, the 2025 Spring Cleanup Day, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceMarch2025

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Castle Pines, CO – March 13, 2025

The City of Castle Pines is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a 2025 Polimorphic Service-First Award winner for its dedication to leveraging technology to improve resident services and enhance community engagement. This award highlights local governments that prioritize innovation, efficiency, and accessibility in serving their residents.

Castle Pines was selected for this recognition due to its implementation of AI-driven solutions, such as the AI-based website and document search function. This initiative has improved the way residents interact with the Castle Pines government, providing faster access to services, increased transparency, and an overall better user experience.

"We are honored to receive the Polimorphic Service-First Award, which recognizes the City's innovation and commitment to making government services more accessible, responsive, and resident-focused," said City Manager Michael Penny. "By embracing modern solutions, we are creating a more efficient and connected community, ensuring that our residents receive the services they need in the most effective way possible."

Polimorphic, a leading provider of AI-powered and digital transformation solutions for local governments, created the Service-First Award to celebrate cities and counties that lead the way in modernizing government services.

"We are thrilled to recognize Castle Pines for its outstanding leadership in using technology to enhance the resident experience," said Parth Shah, CEO of Polimorphic. "Castle Pines is setting a new standard for local government services, and we are proud to help power their efforts in making government more accessible, efficient, and future-ready."

About Castle Pines

Incorporated on February 12, 2008, Castle Pines is a city of about 16,000 located approximately 20 miles south of Denver in Douglas County, Colorado. The City works to enhance our community's unique character by ensuring excellent infrastructure, safe neighborhoods, maximum citizen participation, and conscientious development that balances open space, residential and commercial uses. Learn more about the City at CastlePinesCO.gov.

About Polimorphic

Polimorphic is on a mission to create technology that lets governments of all sizes deliver for the people. Polimorphic’s CRM & Workflows, AI Chat, and VoiceAI solutions empower service-first governments to provide residents with the highest quality communication and engagement. Serving hundreds of public sector departments across the country, Polimorphic is built for the unique needs of government, including cities, counties, and state agencies. Learn more or request a demo at polimorphic.com.

Contact Information:

Camden Bender, Communications Director

City of Castle Pines

720-597-5059

communications@castlepinesco.gov

castlepinesco.gov