WELCOME. Bill Detweiler, Development Services Director

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1 YOUR TOWN CHARACTER

2 WELCOME Bill Detweiler, Development Services Director

3 Planning, Development Reivew, Building, & Zoning

4 DS Mission Statement: Implementing Community Vision through Development Activity DS Enterprise Theme: We are first, and foremost, a Customer Service Agency

5 Overview Tara Vargish, Assitant Director

6 Goals for Tonight: What is Development Service? How is the Character of Castle Rock influenced, planned, built and maintained? Participate in Mock Planning Commission Hearing

7 Serve Many Customers Town Council Other Town Departments Residents Development Services Referral Agencies Business Owners Applicants/ Property Owners

8 What does it mean to be a Development Services Enterprise? Development Services Enterprise budget comes from the fees we collect No Taxpayer $$ on Enterprise activities Growth pays for Growth Dependent on Economy

9 How do you Build a Town? Build Neighborhood Plat Lots & Design Neighborhood Site Development Zoning Annexation

10 How is Castle Rock Planned? Kevin Wrede, Planning Manager

11 Comprehensive Master Plan Four Cornerstones Re-affirmed with 2030 Comp Plan and Vision 2030

12 What is a Master Plan? It IS: A statement of Town Policy A guide to decision making A framework for more specific planning A tool for education and communication A way to provide a long range perspective It is NOT: A Zoning Ordinance A Land Development Code A rigid or static document A Capital Improvement Plan or Town Budget A Specific Plan for a Project

13 Tools we use Town Vision What do we want to be when we grow up? 4 Cornerstones Comprehensive Master Plan Guiding Principles for development and growth Other Master Plans Transportation, Water, Parks, Wastewater, Stormwater, etc. Site Specific Approvals Zoning Entitlements Development Agreements Town Code Defines laws for Zoning Land Development Public Land Dedication Building Codes Technical Design Standards Roads, Utilities, Landscaping, Drainage

14 What is Annexation? The legal process where property changes jurisdiction from Douglas County to the Town of Castle Rock. Town benefits by shaping/regulating the development. Owner benefits by have access to Town services

15 Castle Rock over the Years: Annexations : purple 1980 s: teal 1990 s: green: 2000 s: yellow Meadows Red Hawk Covenant Sapphire Point Diamond Ridge Metzler Ranch Central Core Plum Creek Castle Oaks Woodlands Founders Village Castlewood Ranch Cobblestone Ranch Bella Mesa 2010 s: orange Dawson Ridge Lanterns Crystal Valley Ranch

16 What is Zoning? Establishes Requirements for the property: Allowable Uses (residential, commercial, industrial) Development Standards, may include: Density of uses (how many homes per acre) Lot size Setbacks (distance your house is from your neighbor s) Building Height May also include elements such as Architectural, Landscaping, Parking Straight Zones, Overlay Zones, and Planned Development Zoning (PD) Can be Amended through public hearings Zoning Annexation

17 Planned Development (PD) Zones Contract Zoning Typical in Castle Rock Generally larger areas Vision of Developer Popular Tool in the 60s Customized Requirements: All are a little different Some areas amended over the years Town map gives info, but feel free to call to check requirements

18 Site Development Plan Plan for Specific Neighborhood From Bubble Plan to Detailed Plan Public Hearings (Residential & Large Commercial) Could be years after Zoning Constraints: Drainage, Floodplain Topography, Protected Areas (Skyline/Ridgeline) Mouse) Site Development Zoning Annexation

19 Example of process: Lanterns Annexed & Zoned 2003 Rezoned 2014 Site Development Plan under review

20 Boards & Commissions Planning Commission Recommending body to Town Council on almost all land use cases requiring public hearing Decision body on some Use by Special Reviews Meet twice a month Design Review Board Decision body on Downtown Site Development Plans Meet once per month Historic Preservation Board Recommending body to Town Council for: Demolitaion Landmarking District Decision body for: Landmark Alterations Design Review in Craig & Gould Meets once per month

21 Planning Division Responsibilities: Process all land use applications for review and consideration by either Historic Preservation Board, Design Review Board, Planning Commission and/or Town Council Annexations Zoning and Rezoning Site Development Plans Amendments Use by Special Review Historic Preservation Projects Right of Way Vacations Development Code Updates Comprehensive Master Plan Update Demographics/Forecasting

22 Planning Questions?

23 Creating the Built Environment Each process grows on the next Public Hearings for steps that lay the foundation Lots Created and Streets & Utilities are Built Build Neighborhood Plat & CDs Site Development Zoning Annexation

24 How is Castle Rock Built? Part 1: Lots, Roads and Utilities Keith Johnston, Development Review Manager

25 Development Review Process Administrative Land Use Applications Previous Public Hearings established allowable uses, density, look of project Approved at Public Hearing Next steps: Lots, Roads and Utilities are Designed to the Town Codes Administrative Applications: Site Development Plans small commercial <10 acres, 100,000 sqft building size Plats creation of lots Construction Documents - (roads, utilities, landscape, etc.) & Erosion Control plans Staff Ensures Code Compliance Construction Permits Issued

26 Work with Applicant Review Process: Submit plans to DS Technical Codes Proposed Plan Review with Technical Review Committee team Plans Revised as necessary for Compliance Issue Grading and Site Work Construction Permits Revision Process Plans Ready for Approval Construction Permits Issued

27 Plat Legal creation of lots Conformance with Site Development Plan Need Construction Plans Recorded with County

28 Construction Documents Site Infrastructure to support Lots: Roads Water & Wastewater Stormwater Erosion control, etc Plan Review Process

29 Infrastructure Construction Town Issues Permits Developer Constructs Town Inspects Town Accepts Infrastructure on completion of project -2 year warranty

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31 Development Review Questions?

32 Creating the Built Environment Each process grows on the next Public Hearings for steps that lay the foundation Lots Created and Streets & Utilities are Built Building Homes, Business & Industry Build Neighborhood Plat & CDs Site Development Zoning Annexation

33 How is Castle Rock Built? Part 2: Buildings Joseph Montoya, Chief Building Official

34 Why Building Codes? Public Health, Safety and Welfare Set minimum standards for life safety in construction Public Expectations Homeowner Expectations Do not regulate aesthetics of a buildings or HOA requirements

35 If a builder has built a house for someone, and has not made his work sound, and the house he built has fallen, and caused the death of it s owner, then that builder shall be put to death. -from Hammurabi s Code of laws (ca BC)

36 Castle Rock Adopted Codes 2012: International Building Code International Residential Code International Plumbing Code International Mechanical Code International Fuel Gas Code International Fire Code International Energy Conservation Code International Pool and Spa Code International Existing Building Code 2011 National Electric Code New codes reviewed and adopted every few years

37 Front Counter Assist Customers with Permits: Residential - New Remodel (basement finish, etc..) Decks Roofs Commercial New Commercial Remodel Misc plumbing, elevator, electrical, retaining walls etrakit: Submit Permits & Pay Fees Online

38 Plans Examiners Review All Plan Submittals to Code Work with Architects and Builders on revisions to meet codes Approves plans for Construction

39 Building Inspections Can call in day before Login Online etrakit Inspectors log results in field on ipad Upload photos and notes to record during inspection

40 Apply online Pay Fees Schedule Inspections Notifications Upload documents etrakit = Customer Service

41 Additional Building Services Board of Building Appeals Hears appeals of decisions made by Chief Building Official Meets Quarterly $ Collects Fees Collects Impact Fees for: Public Works, CR Water Parks & Recreation Fire, Municipal Facilities Internal Coordination Works closely with: Fire, Planning Development Review CR Water Contractor Meetings Monthly Meetings to coordinate on issues, concerns, new codes, challenging items DESC Permits Issues Erosion Control permits for single family homes Code Adoption Review Building Code updates Adopt them to stay current

42 Building Questions?

43 How is Castle Rock Maintained? Tammy King, Zoning Manager

44 What Does Zoning Do? Code Enforcement Town Codes Only Review and Issue Sign Permits Review Building Permits for Zoning Compliance (setbacks, allowed uses) Process Business Licenses Front Counter Assistance Zoning Verification Letters Commercial Site Compliance prior to building Certificate of Occupancy State Signoff for Group Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Skyline/Ridgeline Compliance and Inspections Temporary Use Permits

45 Code Enforcement Process How To Report a Violation: In person Phone Online: Respond within 24 hours Conduct site visit within 72 hours Seek voluntary compliance prior to court action Do not enforce HOA rules

46 Code Enforcement What we do: Tall Vegetation/Grass Over 12 Inches Accumulation of Rubbish Snow/Ice Removal Construction Noise Complaints Right-Of-Way Obstructions Inoperable Vehicles on Private Property Illegal Signs in the Right of Way What we DON T do: Enforce HOA rules House Paint Colors Watering Grass Property Maintenance Code

47 Neighborhood Cleanup Day

48 Board of Adjustment 5 member board, meets once a month to review requests for variances Types of Variances: Yard Setbacks Building Height Sign size/height/placement Fence Height Minimum Lot Area Landscape Requirements Illumination

49 Commonly Asked Questions: What is the zoning on this property? What are my setbacks? What are my sign requirements? I want to open a (fill in the blank) business, where is that allowed in Town? Can I run a business out of my house? Zoning Map Development Activity Map Development Constraints Map Applications Municipal Code

50 Zoning Questions?

51 Economic Development Bill Detweiler, Director Development Services

52 Economic Development Economic Development Council Helping business grow and thrive in Castle Rock Business Retention Attract New Employers New Job Incentives Urban Renewal Authority Bridge financial gaps on complex and costly urban renewal projects Downtown Development Authority Encourages redevelopment utilizing tax increment financing

53 Summary Tara Vargish, Assistant Director Development Services

54 What does Growth pays for Growth look like?

55 MOCK PLANNING COMMISSION

56 What is Role Playing? Pretending to be someone else or pretending to be in a specific situation that you are not actually in at the time. Explore realistic situations by interacting with other people in order to develop experience and try different strategies in a supportive environment. Think of it as a mini-experiment...a way to learn something new. The stakes are low don t feel you have to find the perfect way to act you could even choose to respond in a way that you think is completely unlike you see what happens!

57 Mock Planning Commission Role Play Agenda: Draw Roles Break into Groups & Review Character Guides, 15 min Mock Planning Commission, min Town Staff Presentation Star Property Group Presentation Public Comment Planning Commission Discussion Final Comments Motion/Vote by Planning Commission Adjourn H earing

58 Roles for Tonight: Planning Commissioners (7) Town Staff (7) Star Property Group (4) Community Members (8-12) Role Play Coach assigned to each group

59 Planning Commission Hearing: Star Property Group is requesting approval of the Prairie Hills Site Development Plan Amendment 1. The Planning Commission will hear from Town Staff, Star Property Group and any community member that wishes to speak. Must evaluate the Site Development Plan Amendment using criteria established in the Town of Castle Rock Municipal Code. Site Development Zoning Annexation

60 Questions and Wrap up Build Streets Plat & CDs Site Development Zoning Annexation