Town of Castle Rock DRCOG 2013 Annual Growth and Development Report. Introduction. Section 1 Metro Vision 2035

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1 Town of Castle Rock DRCOG 2013 Annual Growth and Development Report Introduction This is the Town of Castle Rock s sixth annual report to the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) reporting on our growth and development activity as it relates to the metropolitan regional plan, Metro Vision This report provides information primarily on the extent of urban development within the Town of Castle Rock in 2013, as required by action of the DRCOG Board of Directors on February 18, 2004 for communities utilizing the Urban Growth Area concept. Section 1 Metro Vision 2035 Metro Vision 2035 Metro Vision 2035 is a document prepared by DRCOG to serve as a comprehensive guide for the future development of its nine-county region. Local conformance to the DRCOG Plan occurs by member jurisdictions on a voluntary basis. The Plan serves as a long-range growth strategy for the Denver region, monitoring current and preferred patterns of development over a period of time. The Plan recognizes the fundamental link between land use, growth and development patterns, transportation and environmental quality. Regional issues can then be addressed by individual jurisdictions, acting together. The DRCOG Board of Directors adopted Metro Vision 2035 in December There are three primary sections of Metro Vision 2035: 1. Growth and Development 2. Transportation System 3. Environmental Quality Section 2 Town Accomplishments In 2013 the Town of Castle Rock had one of the best and busiest years for the Town in recent history. Here s a look at some of what was accomplished during Town Highlights for 2013: Capital Improvements: Design and land acquisition for three sidewalk improvement projects, new Rhyolite Bike Park features and courses, acquisition of 82 acres of open space. 2

2 Economic Development: formation of Castle Rock Urban Renewal Authority (CRURA); creation of Fiscal Analysis Tool; approval of economic package for Promenade at Castle Rock 200-acre commercial development; opening of Home Care Assistance, Freddy s Frozen Custard, and Einstein Bros Bagels; commitment for H&M in Castle Rock Mall Outlets, marketing for Colorado Wedding District, completion of Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus Phase II. Downtown Development Authority: Façade Renovation Grants, Patio Leasing, submittal of Community Development Block Grant Application for ADA-compliant ramp construction. Along with the accomplishments in 2013, most of the Town departments have master plans that inventory existing facilities and services and plan for the future based on population projections, revenue changes and community needs. The following is a list of long range planning documents, some of which are in the process of being updated or developed. Master Plan Highlights: Transit Needs Assessment (completed in 2007) Water Use Management Plan (2005) and Water Resources Strategic Master Plan (2006) Wastewater and Reclaimed Water Master Plan (2003) Water Conservation Master Plan (2006) Stormwater Master Plan (2004) Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan (currently being revised) Open Space Framework Plan (prepared in 2007) Fire Strategic Master Plan (2004) Historic Preservation Plan (2007) Downtown Plan (2008) Southwest Quadrant Plan (2008) Historic Preservation Ordinance Amendments (2010) Interchange Zoning Overlay Districts (2010) Wolfensberger North Zoning Overlay (2010) Downtown Zoning Overlay (2010) Transportation Master Plan (2011) Development Codes (2012) Front Street Zoning Overlay (2013) 3

Section 3 Growth and Development Data This section provides data related to growth and development. It has been updated based on the most recent information available.

3 Section 3 Growth and Development Data This section provides data related to growth and development. It has been updated based on the most recent information available. Despite the fact that the Town has a significant amount of annexed, zoned and platted lands, the Town will continue to annex new lands. These annexations will primarily be infill properties subject to the annexation criteria in the 2020 Master Plan and the Douglas County Land Use IGA. Extensions of Town boundaries beyond what is shown in the IGA Land Use Plan require an amendment to the IGA. The potential amount of land that could be added to the Town in the IGA infill areas is approximately 6.8 square miles, exclusive of existing rights-of way. DRCOG s Metro Vision 2035 defines the total urbanized area for the Town of Castle Rock for 2007 as 19.5 square miles. In 2013, the Town annexed 1 area (0.87 acres). DRCOG s urban growth allocation for 2035 for the Town of Castle Rock is 25.1 square miles. (See Exhibit 1 - Town of Castle Rock Urban Growth Area Map 2013) Town of Castle Rock Annual Annexations in Acres Commentary Source: Town of Castle Rock, Development Services January The Town recorded 1 annexation in 2013 of 0.87 acres. 4

4 The following charts compares Castle Rock s growth rate to the region as a whole: Source: DRCOG website February 2013; Wikipedia Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metro Statistical Area estimate July Commentary Source: Town of Castle Rock, Development Services January Note: 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 are estimates. The Town s estimated population grew from 49,002 in 2010 to 54,238 in 2013 an increase of 5,236. The Town realized about half of this growth in 2013, adding 5

5 over 2,500 residents. The Town s population has increased by an estimated 34,014 since Castle Rock Annual Residential Building Permits (See Exhibit 2 - Issued Permit Locations Map) Year Single Family Single Family Detached Attached Multi-Family Total N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A , , , , , , , TOTAL (permits issued since 1990) 12,656 1,303 1,244 15,524 Commentary Source: Town of Castle Rock, Development Services, January The number of residential building permits issued in 2013 rose to resemble prerecession numbers. Castle Rock Residential Subdivision Plat Approvals Year of Plat Approval Total Lots Approved , ,555 6

6 Commentary , , , (replat) (replat) Total Subdivision Lots : 11,355 Source: Douglas County Assessor s Records, 2007; update Town of Castle Rock, January The Town of Castle Rock grew rapidly throughout the first part of this decade and platted many residential lots in anticipation of continued growth trends. In 2006, the number of lots approved within the Town of Castle Rock hit an all time high, with 2,609 lots approved through recordation of final plats. In 2007, numerous re-plats were processed with modified lots sizes and configurations, resulting in a modest decrease in the number of platted lots. Historically, the Town of Castle Rock processed very large final plats. These are now developing in smaller phases to allow for the infrastructure to meet the residential market. For this reason, there continues to be a large availability of platted residential lots. The following table provides data on the number and value of commercial building permits issued over time: Commercial Building Permits and Valuation Commercial New Valuation $ Commercial Remodel Valuation $ Total Valuation $392, $322,873 $714, $25, $1,257,932 $1,282, $6,642, $3,836,394 $10,479, $7,366, $3,602,970 $10,969, $3,965, $2,226,395 $6,191, $3,508, $1,442,424 $4,950, $11,418, $4,205,356 $15,623, $19,335, $3,410,399 $22,745, $9,146, $2,222,733 $11,369, $15,582, $2,370,608 $17,953, $22,662, $7,821,671 $30,484, $11,823, $2,566,467 $14,390, $7,558, $2,123,448 $9,681, $12,947, $2,410,460 $15,357,656 7

7 $14,421, $1,802,914 $16,224, $24,093, $5,290,670 $29,383, $22,721, $3,449,620 $26,171, $14,057, $5,124,982 $19,182, $10,461, $5,544,802 $16,005, $175, $4,327,381 $4,502, $4,788, $3,443,794 $8,231, $46,499, $3,180,282 $49,680, $10,036, $46,017,854 $56,054, $12,637, $10,913,534 $23,551,130 Source: Town Of Castle Rock, Development Services January Commentary In 2013, the Town s Commercial Building Permits were the highest in recent history, although the lower valuation levels reflect the smaller nature of the projects Commercial Building Permits included Freddy s Frozen Custard, Holiday Inn Express, US Bank, and Terrain Swim Club Recreation Center. Section 4 Urban Growth Area Concept DRCOG Urban Growth Boundary/Area (UGB/A) Concept DRCOG utilized the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) concept to determine growth areas and the extent or urban development as one implementation tool of Metro Vision Recognizing that several communities have valid reasons not to use this approach, DRCOG worked with these communities to implement an Urban Growth Area (UGA) concept. The Town of Castle Rock is one of the communities utilizing the UGA concept. In 2009 DRCOG updated its criteria for allocating urban growth allocations. Beginning in 2004, the DRCOG Board of Directors required communities utilizing the Urban Growth Area concept to provide an annual report of development activity to the DRCOG Board. The format of the report is not defined by DRCOG, but it must identify areas and timing of growth to inform regional transportation and clean water supply planning. On January 6, 2004, Castle Rock s Town Council approved Resolution No approving the following approach for the Annual DRCOG report: 1. The Town shall define and calculate the extent of urban development for Urban Growth Area purposes as: The extent of urban development existing in the built environment within the corporate limits as of December 31 each year. 2. The Town s Development Services Department shall prepare an annual report on development activity, trends and other pertinent data and analysis, which shall include: the annual calculation and the mapping of the extent of urban development and UGA. 3. The Town shall annually submit the necessary mapping and other information regarding the Town s UGA. 8

8 In 2004, the Town of Castle Rock and Douglas County entered into a Land Use Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) identifying areas that are appropriate for urbanization and therefore should be annexed. This IGA depicts the urban services area and buffer areas that support the freestanding community concept of separate and distinct communities. The potential amount of land that could be added to the Town in the IGA infill areas is approximately 7.7 square miles, including approximately one square mile of existing right-of-way. Section 5 Conclusion The Town currently has a supply of vacant platted lots that can accommodate growth for several years. In addition to the existing platted lots, the Town has an approximately 5+ square miles that can be developed prior to requiring additional Urban Growth Area allocation from DRCOG. The Town will, however, need additional allocation prior to full build-out of the Town. The Town intends to continue to work with DRCOG on the development of a consistent methodology of defining and tracking urbanized areas, as well as determining accurate densities to prepare for the future requests to expand the urban growth area. Overall, Castle Rock has clear long range planning documents to guide the future, with numerous updates to existing plans underway. Citizens are generally optimistic about growth and development, and many are involved in the on-going strategic planning outreach effort. The Town is in the process of enhancing the data collection system to improve future analyses. This data and mapping will be critical to the 2030 Comprehensive Master Plan Update. 9

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10 Urban Semi-Urban Semi-Rural Rural Exhibit 1 Town of Castle Rock Urban Growth Area Map 2013 Open Space

11 Exhibit 2 Town of Castle Rock Issued Permit Locations Map 2013 Maher Ranch Diamond Ridge Liberty Village Metzler Ranch The Meadows Castle Oaks Red Hawk The Woodlands Downtown Founders Village Castlewood Ranch Plum Creek Dawson Ridge Crystal Valley Ranch 1 inch = 5,723 feet Legend: 2013 New Construction Town Parcels Town Boundary

1.0 Introduction. Purpose and Basis for Updating the TMP. Introduction 1

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