March 2017 News & Notes

March 2017

A New Name for Lagae Ranch

To more accurately align with the communication efforts of Lennar Homes, information about the Lagae Ranch development on the City's website has been changed to Castle Pines Valley . The new development, currently under construction, will include 231 single-family homes, 400 multi-family residences, an elementary school, 76 acres of open space, and the previously constructed Elk Ridge Park and American Academy school. Nothing else about the project is new, only how residents will be able to view and reference the project under the new name on the City's website and in future project communications.

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Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Effect Throughout Douglas County

On Tuesday, February 21, Sheriff Tony Spurlock enacted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions throughout Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open fires, open burning and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County and Castle Pines.

Violation of these fire restrictions is a Class-2 Petty Offense, punishable by up to a $1000.00 fine and a $10.00 surcharge.

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Beekeeping Ordinance Under Consideration

At the March 14, 2017 City Council meeting, Councilmembers will hear a first reading of a proposed beekeeping ordinance. The ordinance would include an amendment to Chapter 7 of the City's Municipal Code and add a new Article, entitled "Beekeeping". The purpose of the ordinance is to allow beekeeping within populated areas of the City while establishing requirements for sound beekeeping practices.

Airspace Improvement Workshops

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will hold 12 public information workshops in April and May 2017 on proposed airspace improvements in the Denver Metro Area.

The improvements are part of the Denver Metroplex project, which proposes to use streamlined satellite navigation to move air traffic more safely and efficiently through the Metro Area. Existing air routes may be modified with new satellite-based routes.

The Denver Metroplex project includes Denver International Airport, Centennial Airport, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Buckley Air Force Base, Northern Colorado Regional Airport, Front Range Airport and Greeley-Weld County Airport.

FAA representatives will provide information on the project and be available to answer questions. The preliminary route designs will also be presented.

N earby Workshop Dates:

Tuesday, April 18, 6-8:30 p.m.: City of Greenwood Village, City Hall Community Room, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Wednesday, April 19, 5:30-8:00 p.m.: Douglas County Library, Parker Branch Event Hall A, 20105 East Main Street, Parker, CO 80138

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Douglas County Outstanding Youth Awards

Application Deadline Approaching

Do you know a special teenager, between the ages of 13 and 19, who resides in Douglas County and has overcome adversity or created positive change in their lives, as well as the lives of others? Then nominate them for a Douglas County Outstanding Youth Award! Nominations will be accepted now through March 31.

This one-of-a-kind award encompasses all youth: youth who have not finished their K-12 education, youth in traditional classroom settings, youth in group homes, youth in alternative schools, youth in foster homes and emancipated youth.

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Upcoming Community Events

Castle Pines Run Club

Are you a runner hoping to meet other runners in Castle Pines? Then join the Castle Pines Run Club! Between January and March, the club will meet at The Ridge, 1414 Castle Pines Parkway, every Wednesday starting at 5:30 pm. Runs will be 3-5 miles long and runners of all abilities are welcome. Runners will meet back at The Ridge's restaurant afterward for a post-run social! Please contact

[email protected]

with any questions.