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Council advances development and water measures

Castle RockJan 21, 20262 min read

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The Town Council approved a Dawson Trails development agreement amendment that could allow up to 1,500 housing permits once a west-side road connection is completed, with related opening timing estimated around mid-2027.

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Crystal Valley Ranch Planned Development Dawson Trails Development Infrastructure Development

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The council advanced housing and infrastructure changes affecting Dawson Trails and Crystal Valley Ranch. It also approved agreements intended to increase Castle Rock Water’s supply, including 250 acre-feet through the WISE system, while current use was described as 9,000 to 10,000 acre-feet. Other actions renamed part of South Interstate 25 to South Wilcox Street, updated board and commission rules, approved a police technology contract, and authorized a streetlight at the Castle Rock Museum.

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Approved the Dawson Trails development agreement amendment on first reading; the developer could obtain up to 1,500 housing building permits once the road is connected with Plum Creek on the west.
Approved the Crystal Valley Ranch zoning map and planned development amendment on first reading by a 5-2 vote.
Approved America 250 - Colorado 150 grant recommendations.
Renamed South Interstate 25 from Plum Creek Parkway to Crystal Valley Parkway as South Wilcox Street and included a proposed budget to assist existing businesses and residents with address changes.
Approved an amended ordinance governing board and commission membership, residency preferences, absences, term limits, and meetings. The amendment allows up to 26% absences and permits remote Water Commission meetings after the council adopts a remote-attendance policy.
Approved agreements to purchase and sell WISE project rights and capacity, increasing Castle Rock Water’s existing supply by 250 acre-feet.
Approved a wastewater collection and treatment agreement amendment with Douglas County.
Approved a third amendment to the Castle Rock Police Department’s master services and purchasing agreement with Axon Enterprise, including replacement cameras and tasers; the vote was 6-0 with one recusal.
Approved installation of a streetlight at the Castle Rock Museum by a 6-0 vote.
Directed staff to communicate the council’s positions on tracked state legislation to the Town’s legislative delegation, CML, and others.

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