Note Called the meeting to order; AIJ Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Wilson.

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1 CASTLE ROCK COLORADO Item #5 Meeting Date: June 4, 2013 Description Time Speaker 6:01:06 PM Donahue Regular Meeting of the Castle Rock Town Council held June 4,2013 at 100 N. Wilcox St. Castle Rock, Colorado. Mayor Donahue called the Meeting to Order at 6:00 pm. Council Comments: Note Called the meeting to order; AIJ Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Wilson. Donahue: Questioned if there was Council consensus to have staff research and report back on the following issues: 6:01 :52 PM Donahue 1) Potential to raise the fine for Minor in Possession of Marijuana from the current $100 to up to $1000, and include a mandatory community service component to this charge; 2) Potential repeal of the Town s current ban on open carry of weapons in Town facilities; 3) Displaying national motto In God We Trust in prominent location within the Council Chambers 6:11:26 PM Donahue John Kearns Dave Watts 6:21 :19 PM Donahue It was the consensus of Council to have staff research and report back on these issues for further Council consideration. Other items presented were informational only and did not require direction or action from Council. Unscheduled Public Appearances Vintage Car Club of Castle Rock, invited everyone to attend the Castle Rock Cruise In on June 15 from 10 AM 3 PM in downtown Castle Rock. Over 250 classic cars and motorcycles are expected to be on display. Informed the Council he was still working on his proposal for an off lease dog area in Town. Town Manager s Report Stevens 1) Quasi-Judicial Projects Update

2 Moved to can a Special Meeting at 4:30 PM on July 9, Session 3) Call Special Meeting: Financial and Policy Work Meeting. Motion passed by a vote of 6-0. the implementation of SB 25, the Colorado Firefighters Slentz Safety Act, pending any potential legal action to review 6:24:05PM Donahue Town Attorney s Report Special Meeting. Motion passed by a vote of , 2013 at the Castle Rock Town Hall. Seconded motion with regard to July 9, 2013 Special Seconded motion with regard to the July 30, , commencing at Town Hall, 100 N. Wilcox St. Moved to call a Special Meeting for 6:00 P.M. on July the constitutionality of the legislation related to its Reported that the Town had still not received clearance Slentz process for the North Meadows project, and that if this 6:29:29 PM Donahue Acceptance of the Agenda extension to the agreement could be required. Green Moved to accept the agenda as presented. Hammetman 6:30:55 PM Donahue Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings Seconded the motion to accept the agenda. Motion was not completed prior to the next meeting, an additional from CDOT to proceed with the right of way I easement Consensus outlined by Slentz. Consent Calendar Seconded motion to approve the Consent Calendar. 2) Ordinance No : An Ordinance Vacating a 6:29:54 PM Donahue Council Meetings 1) Minutes of the May 14 and May21, 2013 Town passed by a vote of 6-0. imposition on home rule municipalities. Portion of Crimson Sky Drive (Second reading) Provided an update on the Town s proposed approach to Moved to approve tile Consent Calendar as read. The Town Council agreed with the position as Motion passed by a vote of 6-0. Downtown Development Authority Meeting 2) Call Special Meeting: Joint Town Council and

3 Jason R Ordinance No : An Ordinance Approving the Crystal Valley Ranch PD Plan No. 1, an Amendment to a Portion of Major Amendment No. 4 to the Crystal Valley Ranch Preliminary PD Site Plan (First Reading) Reviewed proposal to amend the zoning within a portion (approx. 69 acres) of the approved Crystal Valley Ranch (CVR) PD Site Plan. The area was located west of Loop Road and south of Crystal Valley Ranch Parkway. The proposed change increases the allowable density on the western portion of the site (from 56 to 112 SF units) and changes the changes the multifamily zoning to single family zoning (for a net decrease of 157 units) on the eastern portion of the site. The total amount of open space provided was similar as to what was provided under the existing zoning. Reviewed the public outreach done in conjunction with this process. Staff recommended approval of the application, noting it complied with the Town s Vision, the 2020 Master Plan and the review criteria. Lee Greg Brown and Michael Sheldon Noted Planning Commission heard item on May 9, 2013, and voted unanimously to recommend denial of the application. Chair of Planning Commission, reviewed basis for Planning Commission s decision, including the reduction in diversity of types of housing offered in the Town, the potential impacts to vegetation and topography due to the increase in density in the steeper areas of the site,, the negative impact to density transitions caused by the change in the plan, and concerns about maintaining the integrity of the Master Plan for the community, particularly since current homeowners in the area had relied on that plan in making decisions regarding purchasing their homes. Noted there had been numerous residents of the area at the Planning Commission hearing who spoke in opposition to the plan and that the concerns they voiced had been persuasive. Representing Crystal Valley Ranch, reviewed the history of this project and the various amendments that had been made over time, including those that resulted in the

4 reduction in density for this area, and were in keeping Stated proposed changes resulted in a fairly significant the Rec Center, and the pedestrian overpass to the park. 7-11O PM Frank Gray. Council, noted it was highly unusual to have two such Representing the Castle Rock Economic Development Andrew Trietley (Representing Lennar Homes) Members of the Public speaking in support of Ordinance No, and the proposed amendment to the Preliminary Site plan were: Daniel Kunnath John Topolnicki Dan Leffert Len Franklin Amy Stuhlsatz Sharon Ammedia Comment Bob Kenney Mark Turner Public Jim Scheurer Martin Durham John de Ia Hoz Heidi Whitehouse Steve Dick Rick Curry areas the same as was presented to current homeowners plan for build out of the community by keeping the use Mitch Black Rchn]ond & j r with the overall Master Plan for the community, and would Crystal Valley Recovery Acquisition, owner of a portion of Noted current plan preserved open space ana Jerry Richmond, representing Raintree Investments and process, noting opposition at Planning Commission developable land in Crystal Valley, spoke in opposition to staff recommendation for approval reaffirmed that plan met the criteria established in the Town Code. Reviewed public outreach efforts made throughout hearing came as somewhat of a surprise. the proposed changes, noting they were not consistent negatively impact existing homeowners in the area. topography, as well as offered a variety of housing types Members of the Public speaking in opposition to Ordinance No, and the proposed amendment to the Preliminary Site plan were: at the time of purchase. with the overall vision for the development.. to consumers, as well as maintained the integrity of the Noted preservation of the butte. Reviewed variety of responsible for adding to the development area, including improvements and amenities developer had been

5 Richmond Brown /Sheldon Donahue divergent perspectives as to how a proposal could meet the goals of the master plan. Noted Council should strive to balance the fact that markets do change (causing the need to change a master plan to meet the new demand) and the needs and desires of the current homeowners in the area. Noted he had attempted to work with Brown to find a compromise that would benefit all parties, but to date had been unsuccessful. Noted issue appeared to be about competition, and the product they would be offering would be similar to the product Richmond was offering. Proposed amendment to plan that would reduce SF lots on western portion of development from 112 to 103, and agreed to match lot size to lot size (i.e. 50 foot lots would be paired with 50 foot lots, 60 foot lots with 60 foot lots etc) in this area. Polled the audience with the following question: By show of hands, is there anyone who spoke whose comments would have been different based on the new proposal to reduce the number of lots and match sizes to existing lots? Noted for the record: Slentz NO member of the audience raised a hand. Clarified that the official record included the following items: 1) The Staff Report and all attachments 2) Three power point presentations (the one prepared by Staff, the one prepared by Brown et al and the one prepared by Richmond) 3) A packet of 10 s previously given to staff, plus one additional which was distributed this evening 4) A packet from Jason Reynolds which included a sign in sheet from a May 30, 2013 neighborhood meeting held by Crystal Valley Recovery Acquisition and a revised traffic impact study prepared by the applicant s traffic consultant Moved to DENY Ordinance No as presented

6 o:0:34 PM Valentine Donahue Vossler Oh uc, 1< M ca e Mary Carter on first reading. Seconded motion to DENY Ordinance No Motion passed by a vote of 6-0. Resolution No : A Resolution Approving the Red Hawk Crossings Site Development Plan, Lots 201 and 202, Block 1, Red Hawk Filing No. 1, Lot 1, Block 8 Fourth Amendment Reviewed proposal to construct 60 townhomes on approximately 4.3 acres of property which had recently been rezoned from Commercial to Residential/neighborhood commercial. The townhomes would virtually identical to the existing townhomes adjacent to this site. The applicant had agreed to provide approximately 24% more parking than was required (149 spots provided; 120 required). Staff and Planning Commission Recommended approval. Applicant, provided an overview of the project and how it would complement the existing development in the area. Resident within the existing townhomes expressed concern about traffic on Wolfensberger, and questioned when the median might be removed and/or a traffic light installed at Red Hawk Dr. Representing the Red Hawk HOA, expressed concern with overflow parking from the existing townhomes along Ral p h Red Hawk Dr. and the issues this already caused for that Jollensten & neighborhood. Expressed concern that there was no Matt Hannigan. overflow parking area available for the additional cars associated with the new development. Brice Jones Norm Foster oss er Also expressed concern with overflow parking from the new development and the impact on the Red Hawk neighborhood. Resident of the existing townhomes, expressed concern about additional cut through traffic that would be forced to traverse the parking area in order to access Red Hawk Dr. which was the only way for traffic to go it they wanted to travel east on Wolfensberger. around - need to find way to remove median so not have to go through existing - recommend restricting parking hours on Red Hawk Drive. Internal streets within the existing townhome development were privately owned and therefor parking

7 presented. presented. areas. Ordinance No : An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of a Quitclaim Deed for the Purpose of Seconded motion to extend the meeting. Motion Vossler size. The revised configuration allowed for development Proposed amendment reduced the number of single Resolution No : A Resolution Approving the opposed. Seconded motion to approve Resolution No reconstructed which would not be for several years. Hawk Drive was a public street, and parking was permitted on both sides. Noted change in zoning for this site from commercial to townhomes resulted in a significant decrease in traffic projections. Noted current issues resulted from garages being used for purposes other than parking, and little enforcement of Mi C ale the requirement that owners park within their designated Watts Noted the median on Wolfensberger would not be removed until such time as this road was totally Noted staff continued to monitor the Red Hawk Dr. intersection, but at this time it did not meet warrants for a traffic signal. H e ath Moved to approve Resolution No as Valentine Motion passed by a vote of 5-1, Councilmember 9:11:25 PM Donahue Site Development Plan for Castle Oaks Estates Filing No. 1, Amendment No. 8 family lots in this area from 68 to 62 and reconfigured the lot and street layout to accommodate the increase in lot Valentine G reen Seconded motion to approve Resolution No of homes that were compatible with adjacent areas. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval. Moved to approve Resolution No as Motion passed by a vote of :19:47 PM Extension of the Meeting Moved to extend the meeting until 10:00 PM. 9:20:27 PM Donahue. passed by a vote of 6-0. enforcement was the responsibility of the HOA. Red

8 Reynolds Green 9:21:54 PM Donahue Sh aw John Ott Sabrina Folks Abandoning the Town s Interest in a Certain Waterline Easement Within Castle Oak Estates Filing No. 1, 10th Amendment (First Reading) Based on reconfiguration of development area, including relocation of waterline, as approved in Resolution No , requested abandonment of a waterline easement that was no longer needed to serve this develop me nt. Moved to approve Ordinance No, , as presented on first reading. Seconded motion to approve Ordinance No Motion passed by a vote of 6-0 Discussion I Direction: Special Permit for Glover Subdivision Identification Signs Reviewed request to place two neighborhood identification signs on Town owned property the intersection Gilbert and Ash and Gilbert and Elm Streets. The signs require a special permit due to their slightly larger size and also in order to provide for modification of the setback requirements. Expressed appreciation to the Town for their initiative in getting these signs done. Supported installation of the signs, but expressed concern about the limited setback and how it would impact the site distance at the intersections. Moved to approve the request made by the Parks and Rec Department for a special permit to install two Glover Subdivision identification signs on Town property. Seconded the motion as stated. Motion passed by a vote of 6-0. Resolution No : Approving a Direction Sign 9:32:47 PM Donahue Agreement Between the Town of Castle Rock and National Sign Plaza, Inc. Provided brief history of sign plaza program in Town, and need for the directional signs to assist home builders in Shaw directing traffic to their sites. Reviewed proposed design of signs, and noted a maximum of 35 potential sites had been identified with actual installations driven by demand. Green Moved to approve Resolution No as

9 Valentine 9:42:08 PM Donahue presented. Seconded motion to approve Resolution No Motion passed by a vote of 5-1, Councilmember Procopio opposed. Discussion I Direction: Appointments of Citizen Volunteers to Boards and Commission Noted additional interviews had been completed, and the following citizens were recommended for appointment to the Town s boards and Commissions: Name of BoardlCommissiori Board of Adjustment Recommend Appointment Kevin Raasch Misare Douglas County Housing Partnership Election Commission Historic Preservation Board Ken Kania Jim Henderson (partial term ending 5/15) Julie Denton Bob Lowenberg Public Art Commission 3 vacancies remaining; one is partial term ending 5/14 Carlos Salinas Green 9:43:48 PM Donahue Stevens 9:46:41 PM Donahue Sprague Moved to approve the recommended above. appointments as Seconded the motion to approve the appointments as listed. Motion passed by a vote of 6-0. Discussion I Direction: 2013 Strategic Plan Update Reviewed draft of proposed 2013 Strategic Plan, as updated form the adopted 2010 plan. Requested confirmation that plan captured major Council policies, priorities and strategies. Noted this plan would be used as the basis for the scheduled July 30 financial planning and policy discussion. Review of Proposed Process Leading to Development of 2014 Budget Reviewed schedule of proposed financial presentations

10 intended to provkle Council with information and background to be used in preparing the 2014 budget. Reported on significant increase development activity and Town Date -, 10:01:21 PM 9:56:49 PM Donahue Frank Gray Moved to extend the meeting until 10:30 PM. The meeting was adjourned the staff memo. vote of 6-0. Seconded motion to extend the meeting. Motion Seconded the motion as stated. Motion passed by a Castle Rock Economic Development Council, spoke in support of the staff s proposal, noting the Town s ability to within the Development Services Fund as outlined in deliver quality services had earned it a high reputation Moved to approve the recommended staff changes maintain this level of service. within the development community, and that it was critical to the continued success of the community to be able to passed by a vote of 6-0. Extension of Meeting of which would be offset by the increased revenues $878,000 for personnel and $100,000 for equipment, a l Detweiler for services. Total increase in costs was approximately staffing resources needed to support this higher demand coming into the enterprise fund. requested authorization to make adjustments to the 9:51:55 PM Donahue Discussion I Direction: Development Services Enterprise Fund Staff Resources