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Council nixes Hillside development

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Contributed by: Joseph Kirchmer/YourHub.com on 7/23/2008

A raucous round of applause greeted a decision by Castle Rock town council July 15 to vote down a proposed development that would have brought approximately 200 new homes to an area southwest of Castle Rock.

The Hillside at Castle Rock proposal came under fire from several members of the community, who cited concerns over the impact the development would have on wildlife and traffic in the area. There also were concerns the development would impede views of the butte and the town's trademark rock formation.

The council chambers room was packed with residents who urged council to vote down the development in a discussion that took approximately 1 1/2 hours.

"I would urge you not to move forward with this development," said Stephanie Shivar, who lives near the proposed development.

Council members had their own issues with the development as well. Some were worried the development's proposed commercial area might conflict with plans to revitalize the downtown core.

Town council recently voted to place four questions on the ballot that would form a new Downtown Development Authority to help reinvigorate the downtown area.
"I'm not sure the commercial component really makes sense," said councilman Ryan Reilly.

Reilly was one of three councilmembers to vote against the proposal. Other no votes included Mitch Dulleck and Chip Wilson.

Mayor Randy Reed and Doug Lehnen were not present.

The planned development had set aside approximately 130,000 square-feet for retail and office space, as well as 20.5 acres for open space. The area designated for open space was left undeveloped to help preserve the flanks of a prominent butte in the area.

The owner of the open space area, Miles Grant, of Wolfensberger Property Group LLC, was hoping to annex the area into the town of Castle Rock. Grant will still be able to re-apply to build in the area, which is located at Wolfensberger and Coachline roads in unincorporated Douglas County.

Grant had worked closely with the town for the past five years on honing plans for the development. The first proposal, presented in February 2004, included plans for only 100 single-family homes, but was adjusted to include some businesses.
Grant said he included the businesses to help fit into the town's 2020 Vision, which calls for more mixed-use developments in town.

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