Community Preferences Survey Comments

As part of the Vision 2030 process, Castle Rock residents were asked to complete a Community Preferences Survey administered on the Town’s website. Nearly 500 individuals completed the survey. Following are open-ended comments provided in response to specific questions. Due to the volume of feedback received, similar comments have been grouped by topic under each question.

Question 1. Do you have any additional feedback on the goals that are proposed to be carried forward?

Transportation • I feel the transportation system is extremely important to our future in all aspects. • We need to be a part of the RTD so we can have Bus and Light Rail service from Castle Rock to Downtown Denver and surrounding areas ie. Boulder, Golden and DIA (everywhere lightrail services today and plans to service in the future). Those of us who commute which are the majority need Light Rail all the way down to Castle Rock to relieve traffic congestion on I-25 and help with the emission levels. • Bring back the FREE Clean Air Shuttle in Town. This served a vital link for seniors and youth in the town. • "Traffic: traffic planning seems to be lacking behind the overall growth. Traffic flow especially around the Meadows is terrible. • Loss of public transportation in town has been detrimental - shuttle, FREX, RTD • Public Transportation: Why do we pay taxes for RTD but have no public transportation in Castle Rock. • Under community planning, goal 5, I wonder of the ability to develop public transportation links, particularly if RTD is involved. • In regards to Community Planning Goal #5, in addition to creating new connections between roads and highways (such as the proposed North Meadows connection), it is pertinent that traffic flow on the current thoroughfares, especially Founders Parkway, is altered in such a manner as to support the growing number of cars in the town (ie. adjusting signal timing, turn lanes, on ramps, etc.) • We need to be connected to the Denver Public Transportation System." • We need to stay on top of traffic and ensure it is part of the growth plan to 100,000. Nothing is worse than growth without the roadway / traffic problems addressed. If we plan to grow to 100k, we need a plan to handle traffic for 150k. This is a huge quality of life issue. Overall excellent goals. • Spend less money on trails - - use money for public transportation. Why the town gov't ever eliminated the CATCO bus service, I'll never know. Elderly, school children, and special needs people NEED this. Many depended on it to get to work, doctors, and grocery stores. • The public transit part of Community Services, Goal 2 has been forgotten. Do you have any additional feedback on the goals that are proposed to be carried forward? Transportation

• Build the connector from The Meadows to Santa Fe and I-25 that I've been hearing about for about the last 10 years." • I think a way to get to the airport without a car would be great but not at the visual expense of a rail system into town. Some kind of park and ride that was in town and went direct to the airport. Not the basic shuttle that drives around picking up people." • The streets need to be expanded prior to development so the traffic doesn't get any worse than it already is. • Community Services - while street trees and landscaping are nice elements, a focus on traffic control/flow and more efficient infrastructure should be the goal. Driving throughout Douglas County I have noticed that many of the cities have poorly timed stoplights which leads to traffic backup. Castle Rock's light timing is somewhat better than cities like Lone Tree and Centennial but it could be improved, especially in high traffic areas like Meadows Parkway. As a resident of the Meadows, it is very concerning that it can take 15 mins to reach the I25 on- ramp from my house. Completing the lanes that start by the new hospital that lead into the Meadows on Meadows Parkway that have been sitting unused would also be a huge help. I would love to see improvements in traffic flow be a priority going forward, as an increasing population will only make matters worse. • Improve founders parkway. It is to overcrowded and congested. • Community Services, Goal 2 should including extending light rail services to Castle Rock." • We need to alleviate traffic congestion in the meadows and along Founders Parkway. It gets very bogged down in those areas. • Having lived here nearly 20 years, it is clear we are in dire need of transportation solutions. What we don't understand is why the town would approve all the building upon Founders and 25 creating a very dangerous area to travel to. And why put in the new Meadows ram onto 25 to ease the Meadows horrible traffic and then turn around and allow for the development fora new upscale shopping center next to the Factory Outlets? We almost moved out of Castle Rock this year for some of these very reasons. If you're going to tout Castle Rock as a Senior community then please make it safe for those of us who are most likely to be run over by the growth. • Along the lines of transportation I think that extending the RTD Lightrail line as well as creating a "Park-n-Ride" would allow greater accommodation for residents, especially since a good majority of the residents work in the Denver Metro area. Extending the the Lightrail from the current Lincoln Station in Centennial all the way through town. • I think it's important for the town to work on providing more safe bicycle and walking paths that connect the housing subdivisions with the town center. My greatest concern is that the town build a bicycle/walking path along Ridge Road between Plum Creek Pkwy & Mikelson. We need to support other types of transportation besides automobiles for the sake of the environment and health of our citizens. • I'm not sure how to phrase this, but attention should be paid not just to roads, but how the traffic lights control traffic, as we have more and more vehicles using our roads. For example, driving from the Meadows to King Soopers by I25 can be a nightmare during busy hours. Part of the problem is that at certain minor intersections (especially around the schools and near the movie theater) a single car will immediately trigger a light change--while dozens of cars from each direction must come to a stop. Inefficient traffic light control sometimes leads to cars 2 Do you have any additional feedback on the goals that are proposed to be carried forward? Transportation

backed up from the intersection of Meadows Parkway and Santa Fe Dr. to Limelight Ave. Recently, traffic from the Meadows was so bad that I drove down to Wolfensberger Rd to get on I25 North to go to King Soopers. • "Need traffic light engineering as many lights are way out of sync and is causing traffic problems and unnecessary delays. Planning, zoning and road engineering plans need to be revisited as many buildings are placed too close to the road. Egress and ingress plans are not as efficient as can be along with turning radiuses being too tight. Lane switching and turn lanes are not set up properly in all areas to facilitate the flow of traffic. Bike and foot trail plans need to be removed in order to tie in effectively with other communities and towns. Castlewood Canyon is a good example. Joe Albers - 4860 Bluesky Dr., Castle Rock, 80109." • There is a need for some form of public transportation to Denver metro area. I know of people that have left because of traffic on I-25 has become so bad and we are considering moving also. A connection to the light rail system would be ideal. Castle Rock does not have the jobs to support the people that live here. Whether you like it or not Castle Rock is a bedroom community for Denver and the town needs to realize it. • Are you really ready for the growth of this great city? I wholeheartedly doubt it. Two things that must be done is either widen Plum Creek Blvd. so people don’t line up in the right lane coming down to the I25. Either people cut in front of those that wait honestly or those that wait and wait have to get in the left lane and cut in. Make a right hand turn lane. Are we going to be ready for the traffic? What happens coming down from the Meadows is a disgrace. God forbid there is ever a fire up there. How will people get out? My 3 grandchildren and daughter live in the Meadows and they are scared and so am I. Please stop thinking about more and more growth in too small an area in favor of MONEY!!!! What are the City Planner's credentials? You folks can't see the forest from the trees. Sheldon Buch • We are already experiencing major back ups at certain times of the day. Please put this additional exit out of the Meadows back on the priority list. It is a seriously needed! • What about transportation services • The Town is doing a great job and these are good goals. I would like to see RTD bus service here, as well as a larger college campus. • Pursue public transportation; lower business property tax and business tax; support small business! • Public transit is an issue for us. We are between Meadowview and Castle View High School. 5 lights to get out to Santa Fe. The High School traffic in am from Butterfield is getting very congested. The light at the High School does not seem to operate as well as the lights on Meadowview BLVD from middle school and then the one right before the hospital. There is so much traffic that we believe to continue having races and/or parades on Butterfield is dangerous, specifically when residents are not informed of a race route. • I feel the residential building market needs to not get out of control in Castle Rock in order to maintain that small town feel. Right now, the streets are currently congested due to the residential traffic. • "As growth is planned, look to longest term possible for infrastructure planning. For example, the I-25/Founders intersection that is under review for attempts to improve it... if the town planners knew all along that all the new businesses would be there, why is this interchange so awful? The $30M rework is an awfully expensive band-aid for a design that is inherently

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inadequate for the current traffic, let alone future. Save the $30M for 10 years, then spend more to gut it and rebuild it much better. • And parking up there, don't EVEN get me started. This area is an ideal case study in severe under-planning in so many ways." • "Since Castle Rock will have population growth, building more roads will not solve traffic problems. Mass transportation is the best way to solve traffic (cars) problems. Get RTD service like the light rail extended from Lincoln station all the way in to down town Castle Rock, without altering the old charm of our town. As we know there are two rail lines already going through Castle Rock. All RTD will do is get the right of way, as federal entity part of US department of transportation. They (RTD) will get the land from the BNSF rail way company. Called Eminent Domain - Legal Dictionary - The Free Dictionary legal- dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/eminent+domain Eminent Domain. The power to take private property for public use by a state, municipality, or private person or corporation authorized to exercise functions of • Stop building more roads that does nothing but displaces wild life. It will help people move around freely without the headache of traffic jams, accidents, parking headaches less cars on the highways & city roads.Hope the town will act upon it.Thanks" • Also the traffic light situation from the Meadows out to Meadows Parkway and then to the I25 on ramp to the North is just not working. As early as 5:30am it is impossible to get from one set of lights to another. The stop light at Meadows Parkway and Hwy 85 barely lets ONE car through at each light change. This needs to be investigated. The Town of Castle Rock says it is not their problem. I have given up calling and trying to get help. • These traffic problems are the only complaints that have bothered us since moving here from Centennial. If we want to become a great city that could have 100K residents we need to address the traffic problems." • "Since we moved to the Meadows in 2005, we have been attending meetings concerning another exit out of the Meadows to HWY 85, then another to I25 and now it seems that there is some major shopping area that is putting plans for the exit out of the Meadows on hold for funding. I can’t say enough about how important this additional exit from the Meadows is to this community! If we ever have a serious emergency where an evacuation is required, there will be a traffic jam from each of our homes all the way to the I25 on ramp. • My family has missed the clean air shuttle. It was helpful for many, especially younger residents, to use the shuttle to move through the town. As our community grows, the shuttle is a wonderful amenity! • Preserve the population and roadways by limiting building of residential and commercial developments. We don't need gridlock, and the Meadows cannot be overly developed with limited access in and out. Traffic flow should be preserved so people are not idling for so long at increased traffic lights. • The town is not keeping up with the growth when it comes to the roads, traffic flow from lights and new road and transportation options. The fact that Light rail has not come to us, or that the town has chosen not to pursue light rail is just simply poor planning. Just getting from the meadows to the interstate is a nightmare and more so on the weekends than on the weekdays. • Traffic risk and danger in downtown Castle Rock. Three intersections could benefit from becoming 4 way stops with 4 way stop signs. These are 4th and 3rd and Perry and 4th and

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Wilcox. Presently these intersections have stop signs only for traffic traveling east or west bound on 3rd or 4th. Due to the increased traffic in the ice rink area (4th and Perry) and the several new businesses which now occupy the ice rink parking lot, these intersections have become dangerous and are the scene of numerous accidents and near misses. • The lack of adequate parking on Perry from 4th south to 2nd streets. I have worked with Castle Rock police representatives to find ways to alleviate the parking burdens caused by the substantial increase in use of these areas. Given how much available space for parking exists on the east side of the Barn Store (which is presently used to store an empty lean-to and trailer) much could be done to help with this problem." • Get light rail down to Castle Rock. • It is sad to see that the Meadows is turning into Highlands Ranch south, terrible traffic, very congested and generic looking houses on top of houses. This is not what I envision Castle Rock to be.

Growth • Have you developed an architectural drawing or concept of what the downtown will look like with a 100,000+ population? • "I think we need to re-evaluate the proposed 100,000 population. The town does not need to build out every piece of land. • Slow down building and growth, keep growth more managed. • I feel it is extremely important to closely monitor the growth of the town. Once growth and development occur, it is very difficult to undo, even if it is viewed in hindsight as a mistake. I am unsure that some or many of the goals listed above can truly be met if the town doubles in population. • Town Identity #3 -Lighten up on the residential development. The town talks about being a 100,000 person city by 2030, but I doubt residents look forward to that. Nobody moves to Castle Rock looking forward to it becoming Highlands Ranch South. • You cannot maintain a small town atmosphere at a 100k population level. I moved here because it was a small town with all the advantages of a big city (Denver) and none of its problems. More people means more pressure on the city infrastructure. We already see the effects, more crime, more police, more demand for water, street repair, schools, roads, fire protection. Might as well live in Denver. • Cap expansion based on water and other resources and to maintain the small town feel. • "Town Identity: Goal 1: A future build-out of 100,000 seems impossible to support given the already crowded roads in town, specifically Meadows/Founders. Also, preserving Castle Rock's small-town atmosphere and a population that size with that level of growth appear to be at complete odds with each other. • Town Identity: Goal 4: How does doubling the size of the population meet a goal of maintaining open space? • Castle Rock is developing much too quickly. Builders are getting greedy. Soon CR will become another ugly "sea of houses." What sets us apart from Parker, highlands Ranch, and other typical, drab American suburbs is the natural beauty of the landscape and open spaces of CR and the small town charm. We need to put our foot down and put a lid on all this development. There is no reason to build castle rock out fully. We are at a cross roads in CR. We need to put 5 Do you have any additional feedback on the goals that are proposed to be carried forward? Growth

an end to all this ridiculous over building now, or else we'll lose our lovely landscape forever. Myself and many of my neighbors are hoping that that Castle Rock big wig decision makers chose preservation of land and beauty of the area vs. building just for profit. You'll ruin the character of the community and cheapen the entire vision of what Castle Rock is all about if that trend continues. • Growth for growths' sake won't work. While great new businesses are welcome, making them next to impossible to frequent hurts everyone. As an example, Panera bread was a welcome addition, but the parking situation is untenable with so many businesses crammed in a small area. Putting the only entrance to Starbucks in Sprouts parking lot is another example. • Plan growth so as to spread the tax burden so that taxes can be kept low so people can afford to stay and live here. • I specifically would like to address goal 1 in Community planning - I agree that we need to accommodate growth and development, but the way this growth is planned and laid out needs to be further addressed for future sites. For example, when the new stores were built to the east of founders parkway; specifically Panera, 5 Guys, Noodles and Co, and the rest of those places, it was not well thought out for parking and traffic. That area is a disaster. Also, I would like to address goal 2 in the community services area - speaking in terms of safety. The exit from I25 at the outlet mall is so congested, I know with the new access off I25 that is proposed to go to the Meadows, some of that congestion will decrease, but I don't know if enough of it will change to make that area safer for cars, bikes, pedestrians and service vehicles. I believe that moving forward that area of town needs to be addressed and some kind of change needs to happen. • Many of the goals are at least somewhat inconsistent with each other. For example, you want "infill development" but also to maintain open space. And you want to spur fast development but enforce zoning rules that create pleasant communities to live in. I strongly believe that the greatest improvement would be a requirement that minimum lot sizes for single family homes be significantly increased. Indeed, I think they need to be at least doubled to keep this town a desirable place to live. • I've been through this once before. I moved into the Thousand Oaks area of Southern California in the 1960's the pop. was about the same as Castle Rock. With the same vision I watched it unfold for the next 50 years. Now it's pop. is about 125,000. With this kind of planning it should be a wonderful place to live for many decades to come. • Limit growth of houses being built and preserve open spaces. • "100,OOO PEOPLE IS TOO MANY-THEY WILL NEED MANY NECESSITIES THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. PLEASE DO NOT LET THE GREED OF A FEW DEVELOPERS RUIN THE UNIQUE QUALITY OF LIVING THAT CASTLE ROCK NOW OFFERS." • "I don't think you can have a population of 100,000 and continue to have a small town feel. My husband and I won't be retiring here. We came here hoping it would be a small town but we've already seen it grow amazingly. The open areas that were here seem to be filling up fast. I'm sure the areas weren't ""open space"" per se, however. • I think that one of the most important ways to keep castle rock with the 'small town' feel is to make sure the growth is spead out - no cramming homes together. And keeping each community separate, allowing for open spaces, landscaping and trails.

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• One of the reasons my family and I moved to Castle Rock was for the small family knit environment. I think if all the proposed expansion projects take place that will deter people from moving to Castle Rock, which will compromise the demographics that are attracted to Castle Rock. The new buildings that are expected to be built near the outlets are unnecessary and will cause many people to leave Castle Rock. The expansion efforts should come to a halt and the city should focus more on rebuilding and developing the already existing structure's and buildings within the City. My family and I want to stay in Castle Rock, but will leave (along with many others) if the city continues to expand. • Do we have any kind of over-growth mitigation plan? Our small town atmosphere is already clashing with the extensive development going on: the streets are too narrow, the parking is not adequate and downtown is getting dangerous. • I have concerns that with all the building that the town's natural beauty will be destroyed as roadways and shopping plazas replace the natural landscape. I don't think bigger is necessarily better. I don't think these mega developments (that look like highlands ranch) really fit in with the small town culture and city. Seems to me that goal #3 and #4 collide. What is residential development at a "neighborhood" scale? Small town character? Really..The Meadows? Kings Ridge looks like a mini Highlands Ranch. Really? Stop building here. Castle Rock should be renamed "Richmond" city. How come I see those "Town of Castle Rock Signs", I do a double take and see "Richmond Homes" advertisement right beneath? Those signs are insulting and concerning to me. Castle Rock should be renamed Richmond City. Smaller is better. Slow progress. We don't need to be a Parker or Highlands Ranch. Please. Preserve our small town, our uniqueness..... • Town Identity Goal 4 appears to be sacrificed for rapid growth such as the Rock Creek Annexation. Current construction activities are having a negative impact on several areas in the community as I have seen streets damaged by construction traffic and spilled cement. Community services should be spread evenly through the population as a percentage of tax base contributed. The Meadows interchange project will consume many town resources while concrete on Enderud was recently replaced with less durable asphalt. • I am concerned with overcrowding and increased traffic in the community. I moved to Castle Rock because of its open spaces and small-town character. I am not in favor of any goal that would include the town growing to 100,000 people. If additional development must occur, I wish it to take place in the down town area. I would prefer the town preserve as much as possible the current undeveloped land that surrounds many developments (Metzler Ranch, The Havens). • I'm not what drove the goal to have CR's population rise to 100K, but I vote no on that. Also, we need to be very careful with "infill development" and be sure development is not planned in current undeveloped areas that have open space or "city buffer" characteristics or potential. • I would also like to see Castle Rock curb some of its residential growth. It seems to be becoming more sprawled out over time. I would like to see the residential development that does take place integrate local businesses in the plan so that it is easier to shop without having to drive around the town. Also, it would be good if such new development include bike lanes on the streets (and also retrofit other roads as updates are made). Bicycles sharing sidewalks with pedestrians seems dangerous as does having bicyclists share the roads with motor vehicles when there are tiny or non-existent shoulders on the roads."

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• The infrastructure of Castle Rock cannot accommodate the growing population the streets are congested already with 50 thousand residents. I move to Castle Rock in 2001 and loved watching the wildlife and cattle graze on the way home up Founders Parkway, soon it will be all built out and the small county/town feel with be gone. Castle Rock will become Highlands Ranch 2 . Here we are conserving water but adding more population. With more population comes trash thrown from cars, noise and more wildlife being hit due to increase of traffic. • This is not good for our community or its resources. It's evident by the traffic that Castle Rock was not and is not built to handle the population we have today."

Seniors • Should have more mention and goals for different ages. • Continue to plan more senior services and housing options. • Continue to provide beneficial services and support for all age groups, including senior citizens • The city should make a stronger effort to get developers to come up with a plan for building affordable senior living. Now would be the time for that developer who wanted to build a senior community on Wolfensberger Road near Coachline to revisit his plans. The senior population is growing and this needs to be addressed along with other senior issues. • Along with employment opportunities, add volunteer opportunities for a growing retired population. • "COMMUNITY PLANNING GOAL #5 With more senior citizens moving into the town more transport services are needed for them to utilize all public and retail facilities in downtown and founders park area. Doing so will keep them connected as members of Castle Rock and their money will remain here because they will stay put with improved services."

Economy • Under the Local Economy section the first and third goals are missing from the list. • Develop Industry and Employment in Castle Rock. • What happened to #1 & 3 under local economy? • We need a bigger push to get residents to shop in castle rock...more stores open on Sunday. • With regards to local economy, please encourage a wide variety of restaurants. While American cuisine can be great I still have to drive outside of the town for Indian, certain types of Asian food, high-quality seafood, etc." • I do agree with the goals. I think a real focus needs to be to attract employers, if employers come, development will follow as will tax base. • Local Economy - Recruiting quality employers should also focus on the type of jobs we want within Castle Rock, which would be more white collar, middle to high management and executive positions that pay $80K and above." • I think 'Local Economy' needs some work. We still seem to have a very significant portion of our population needing to leave CR to work. • The town should quit ""enticing"" businesses to move here. It’s a waste of tax payer money. If businesses want to move here, they will. Stop the BRIBES." • In developing new retail and restaurant growth to be careful in the selection so it does not take on a "strip mall theme". Too many nail salons, dentists, tanning salons, chain fast foods, etc. 8 Do you have any additional feedback on the goals that are proposed to be carried forward? Design and/or Small Town

will cheapen what the town of Castle Rock is striving to achieve. I grew up in Fort Collins and they are now seeing the repercussions of these bad choices. • Downtown needs to be further developed with retail and restaurants. (Sit down restaurants with outdoor space) There is so much potential, but still not enough going on there. We need to attract business to come to the downtown area. The community events are nice but we could be doing more. • No more big box stores. Wish we could make downtown more like Cherry Creek North. • I would stress that we want high quality businesses that are willing to contribute to the aesthetics of the town. I'm concerned that the new development is looking strip mallish. • We are opposed to anything that will raise our property taxes without representing any real value, and also anything that increases the number of bureaucrats." • Would like to have more small shops downtown so we could spend a day browsing, lunching, etc. Also, we need a Tokyo Joe's! • Downtown Castle Rock is too dependent on a narrow employment sector, government offices, for its ongoing vitality. Specific efforts need to be made to bring other activities to downtown to sustain it. Not events, but ongoing activities that bring people on a continuing basis to downtown. For example, community college classes should not be at buildings on I-25. To create synergy, they should be in downtown Castle Rock. I do not see sufficient organized effort to maintain and grow downtown. • I think there is far too much emphasis on private/public partnerships. This usually results in picking winners and losers, and de-emphasizes free enterprise. • "I support Castle Rock being a self-sufficient community. I would like to see as part of that encouraging more local restaurants (vs chains) and also more cultural facilities for performances and such. • Specify ratios for proper diversification of new businesses in Castle Rock. Basic example: How many electronics stores are there in town, vs. how many automotive (tires/repair/oil changes/auto parts) stores? Do we want Castle Rock to be known as the "town of tire stores?" • Fiscally responsible planning and funding of projects. • Promise to maintain acceptable property taxes to promote residential growth" • "CP Goal 9 - Don't ""sell-out"" due to short term economics.

Design and/or Small Town • "Town Identity Goal #1 - Small-town atmosphere means nothing in and of itself. Does that mean architecture, quality of life, small businesses, no industrial areas, or what? • Historic and small town atmosphere is very important to me. It's why I live here instead of Denver. • Reinvestment on main/perry/wolfsenberger to maintain town core... Currently only perry looks decent and it's fading fast. • I think the preserving of historic building is hurting the look and feel of the downtown area. building are falling down and fixing them is an issue because they are historical. Historical or not ugly run down buildings should be replaced • We feel it is extremely important to maintain the "small town" identity. Everyone we talk to says how much they enjoy the "small town" atmosphere we have in CR. 9 Do you have any additional feedback on the goals that are proposed to be carried forward? Design and/or Small Town

• Goal 3: Mentions appropriate setbacks for residential development. Some of the communities have houses that are so close together it looks like barracks or government housing. It ruins the feel of a small town. • I endorse these goals - especially around open space, town identity, and quality of life. • Continue to focus on what initially attracted us to Castle Rock: small town feel, preserving open space and continue to develop bicycle safety by adding shoulders to all road projects! • Hopefully the town will not approve signs like the one currently at the Outlet stores. It is very large, bright and gawdy-looking, it resembles a Las Vegas Strip type of sign. It can be seen from I-25, and is very unattractive and low-class looking. Hopefully it will be replaced with a more tasteful sign, and hopefully additional signs of this nature will not be allowed." • Homebuilders need to be held accountable for the quality of their work by our local government agencies more vigilantly. I found the attitudes of this department to be very casual and ineffective because it is beyond their jurisdiction by the time the house is purchased. In my neighborhood/Oakwood Homes development experienced at least 15 sink holes at one time around the foundations of our homes; the compaction was terrible. The slope tolerances around the homes requiring retaining walls were either too lenient or lacked proper inspection. My neighbor and I had to put in our own retaining walls. The lots are too close together and the space on the sides of the houses were too small to allow proper use of these areas of the lots. This affects resale as well. My impression of our housing departments that are supposed to inspect construction before, during, and after is very ineffective, perhaps under-staffed. • Create communities that are self-reliant as far as walk to grocers etc. in the area of the meadows so there could be decrease in short commutes to get daily necessities. • "Town Identity Goals overall are very important to us, including small town character and identity. We would like to see more open space preservation and trail creation. • Town Identity Goal #2...I have concerns that the new signage non-regulations will not fit within our existing "town like" scale. Please revisit! • Castle rock needs a more cohesive plan for downtown area. Too many different and incongruent styles thru out. Look trashy • We speak about keeping a Castle Rock different and continue the tradition. Why on the main street do we have pawn shops with bars on the windows, a huge yellow liquor store sign that look like it should be on Colfax. These items do not make Castle Rock fell like a neighbor community and if these are the jobs we are looking for opportunity or the type of new business we want to bring here, not sure I want part of this town anymore • I think the town should look to develop a character all its own, such as Boulder. Our city reminds me of an up and coming Boulder. I also believe we should better utilize the open spaces we have and develop an extensive trail system for people from all over to come and utilize. I'd like to see the town create strong partnerships and not be close minded, such as the City of Denver is. Look for outside revenue sources to keep funds strong within the community. I also believe we need to look at how to make the community great for our kids. As we were voted one of the up and coming cities in the US for young families, I believe we need to develop on that and further provide opportunities, unique opportunities for the kids of Castle Rock. • Design commercial, office, and downtown buildings which have the same architectural standards and feel, making fronts of building facades attractive to the public and business 10 Do you have any additional feedback on the goals that are proposed to be carried forward? Water

communities, with the intent of bringing more commerce to downtown. Get rid of unsightly structures such as the elderly housing located across from the White Pavilions (concrete structure). Use local, state and federal funds to expand downtown area to attract and retain new and vibrant businesses to ensure variety and choice for the shopping public. • I really like the goal to maintain physical separation from other communities. That's critical.... • Castle rock can be a small town. The building design will play a large part. Keep multifamily to duplex only; commercial design needs to be in keeping the small western town theme; and more open space. Open space needs to be visible not on some hill we can't see. • Castle Rock is not a small town and I think we should change that description to home-town atmosphere or something similar. I think people want to feel like they are home again and raising their family in a place that is less hectic but have the amenities of living close to a metro area. • "I think that the objectives of in town identity is commendable and needs pair carefully with community planning to achieve good planning. This is especially so when looking into the future flow of traffic around town to favor access to business districts. It will create a viable and economically sustainable community access both to the residents and visitors from other areas. • I want to reinforce my desire to follow the goals of the town identity. • CP Goal 4 - Not important, we should focus on blending communities rather than being separate. • CS Goal 4 - This will come as we grow, we don't need to push it." • Focus on upgrading downtown to make it more appealing to live in and as a destination for shopping, eating,etc on par with other county seats.

Water • My family is very concerned about the cost and availability of water. During a construction project when no water was being used, our water statement was at or over $70.00 per month. Please place a very high priority on water. Another concern is congestion. It is now very difficult to turn from I25 into the Walgreens/Home Depot area. So many new businesses were place there with no obvious allowance for traffic. • The town's water phobia is nothing more than a joke. The water/electricity costs make Castle Rock one of the most expensive towns in America. Rather than figure out ways to make water more expensive, not only now but also in the future, the town should take a wait and see approach. Additionally, the town should approach EXEL about switching over. IREA is horribly managed and, in fact, may have broken the law regarding its participation in the Comanche Creek Power Plant BoonDoggle. • Just that future growth planning needs to take future water planning into consideration. Growth is good but it isn't viable to those that have lived here for a while and continue to see their rates skyrocket due shortages from new development. • I am very concerned with the planning of the future water supply. I recently moved to Castle Rock to find our water planning has already been lacking. I personally went down to find out why my water bill was so expensive and found that Castle Rock did a poor job originally planning on how to supply water to the city. Furthermore, I was told there is no plan to reduce the cost of the bill. We have been having a reduced water supply all year and the city of Castle Rock wants to double our population in 2030? Where will the water come from? How much 11 Do you have any additional feedback on the goals that are proposed to be carried forward? Community Services and/or Education

extra will it cost me to increase our water supply? I have looked at the website and have found no answers to these questions. I am against all growth until these questions have been answered. • "1. Since Castle Rock still depends on well water, why don't we have severe water restrictions like for private property on less than 35 acres, i.e. no outside watering? My HOA, The Meadows, normally sends me violation notices for my buffalo grass lawn in the spring and fall because they want me to have a green lawn all the time, although buffalo grass can survive on normal rainfall. People like me should be praised for saving water, instead of being harassed. • Halt town growth until we have a 100% renewable water supply. • "It’s is well known we have water problem. Why do we continue to issue residential building permits/This seems to be very irresponsible and poor planning. The current population should not be penalized with higher and higher water rates in support of growing the population to 100,000." • Community Planning, Goal 8 should require that home builders and other builders design and construct to minimize water use, for example, limiting installation of blue grass, installing low flow fixtures, and use of graywater if authorized. We would also like to see more stringent requirements regarding grading so that construction is more sensitive to the natural topography of the land. • Community Service, Goal 1 should emphasize water CONSERVATION, not just new/renewable sources. • "Water rates are extremely expensive. The town needs to be more proactive about finding ways to reduce the mandatory fees, which bear almost no relation to the amount of water used. • we need to become more responsible with non-essential public landscaped areas....Meaning that as we move forward we should not be planting so much grass that needs to be watered on parkways and areas where people do not actually get to enjoy the spaces..... • The Town also needs to recognize the finite amount of water available, and to consider appropriate times for a moratorium on new housing development. • Improve water quality • "Community Services - Goal 2 should define landscaping as xeriscaping for a natural look and low cost maintenance. • Water conservation and zero scape should be an important consideration when designing any landscaping in and around Castle Rock. • I think you need to pay very close attention to the residential and business development that is permitted. The Denver Water Basin is being depleted more rapidly than anticipated and water usage needs to be minimized rather than increased. This includes allowing HOAs that require lush green lawns and landscaping. Requirements need to be for a minimum of 50% xeriscape/native plants in all residential, business and city developments. This does not include the use of artificial turf which is a polluting petroleum product depriving the soil of its natural nutrients.

Community Services and/or Education • One item that we are lacking is fields for all leagues and sports not just for rec center sports. To grow and bring quality businesses the town needs to support families. It seems whenever

12 Do you have any additional feedback on the goals that are proposed to be carried forward? Community Services and/or Education

new fields are proposed they get over ruled by someone and turns into another trail systems. We need to balance this otherwise folks will look elsewhere. • Community Service-Goal#4. Hasn't this been met by the opening of Castle Rock Adventist on August 1? • Under community goals, how are you maintaining goal #5, there is a mass exodus of teachers due to low pay and a 'there's the door' attitude from the school board. • Community Services: Goal 5: Nearly every elementary school in town is at capacity or overcrowded today. How can the town support the addition of 50,000 people and the assumed large amount of school age children in the next 17 years? By simple math, one could reason the school district will need to double the number of elementary, middle and high schools in town to support such growth. This seems completely unreasonable." • We would like to see more of the arts in Castle Rock. We have ArtFest and Music in butterfield but we would like to see a more diverse group of artists, musicians, theater, etc. in Castle Rock. • 2.Eiminate HOAs. HOAS supposedly are there to help maintain property values. It didn't work in the 1980's nor in 2008. I'm smart enough to maintain my own property, but I want to do it my way on my schedule. My HOA makes me want to get the hell out of Castle Rock, since their tactics make me feel like my property is really theirs. Castle Rock city government needs to run this town, not HOAs! • After reading, I recognize progress toward these goals and applaud efforts to achieve them. I would include building or inviting more venues for youth and public transportation for youth to use them. • "Community Services -Goal 5 -After ""children."" add: ""in a non-political atmosphere""" • "I wish we had the town select the garbage company that collects our garbage. At present we have five or six companies running up and down our street and they all do a good job. Can't we let them bid on the job and award the bid to the company that makes the best bid? I know that some subdivisions have a garbage company chosen by their HOA. We don't have an HOA so we watch as thousands of gallons of fuel are burned each year unnecessarily. I believe in free enterprise except in a case like this where it is wasteful and not for the good of most of us." • Community Services Goal #4 has been done. Keeping it as a goal shows a failure to recognize the significant contribution that Castle Rock Adventist has made, and continues to make, to the town." • Community service goal #3 should be elevated in priority. The police and fire departments do an excellent job, but they should be given more funding / resources to maintain the excellent level of service they currently provide. • Nothing mentioned about money/services/support for the homeless, disadvantaged, and lower income people. • Additional handicap downtown...... how about the first spot in front of B&B with the hash marks to the left.....perfect for getting out with a walker or wheelchair. Thanks. The shopping parking lots are very generous with handicap spots. Also, is there no way to include handicap access plates in new construction? Kohl's is great, but none of the new shops in the Sprouts center have that. • As a newer resident, I find it very difficult to play golf at Red Hawk Ridge 'on the fly' with just one or two days notice for tee time. It is challenging to enjoy the amenity when you have to

13 Do you have any additional feedback on the goals that are proposed to be carried forward? Planning Generally

book one week prior just to secure a tee time. For a municipal course (I have lived across the country), the rates are high." • I am in complete disagreement with the direction of the current school board, therefore have growing concerns about the capabilities of achieving the first part of Goal 5 in the Community Services column. • I do believe additional recreation facilities such as lap swimming pool both indoor and outdoor would benefit the town. Many residents leave town and go to 24hour fitness, Colorado athletic Club, Parker Rec center, or other in order to swim. Having addition swimming pool positions for adults, high school, and club teams would keep more revenue in the town. • There are no goals associated with at-risk/underserved populations, such as individuals/children/families at low/poverty-level incomes. • Castle Rock needs indoor tennis facilities. We are severely under the mark with providing quality tennis facilities for the community. • 1.Establish either activities or activity centers for teens to gather/participate in structured activities to insure their safety/well-being during evening hours/weekends/vacations. • would seem that goal 4 of community service has already been achieved? • Do you still need to include the development of a 24 hour medical facility since the hospital is now open? • Consider establishing a local satellite site for a major university so that access to higher education would be more convenient to Castle Rock residents."

Planning Generally • too much to read • We have to fight back against the United Nations "Agenda 21" and keep Castle Rock a strong AMERICAN community, not a "global community"! • I would like to see growth and evolution of the vision, not just pruning and clarification. • The process for rezone and "minor development" should be SIGNIFICANTLY SIMPLIFIED for one single family residence (vs. a true "minor development" of two or more residences.) • "The town's ""community planning goals"" are BS. • "What happened to Community Planning goal #6 and Local Economy goals # 1 & 3? They are missing from this page. • Goals are general in context, almost textbook in nature, with a little something for everyone. Any area of the world that doesn't have such goals? • The town needs to restrict new construction due to water issues, more alternative transportation routes and ways, more creative entertainment attractions to bring people into town, have the police stop cruising the bars at night so we can have entertainment and not travel North. • With future development, it is important the the major issues like sufficient drainage to carry excess water for heavy rain, good illumination at main traffic areas and the elimination of blind spots around traffic turns be take into consideration in the planning process. Such planning must give priority to safety and the ease and length of time in getting around places in town. Contingency planning for emergency situations like disaster control must also be put into the planning stage."

14 Should the Town's goal of encouraging a broad range of housing types, ages, and income ranges within the community be carried forward? Environment

Environment • I don't see much regarding environmental concerns, or 'green' initiatives. While preserving open space is a top notch goal, it isn’t the same as growing in an environmentally friendly way. • Believe the town and the county are being over-developed to the extent that they are losing all their character and beauty. Attention should be given to preserving the topography and native ground cover rather than bulldozing it all for high-density developing. Water availability should be dealt with FIRST, rather than after developing has been done. Current water, highway and road infrastructure don't support what is here now, much less the planned expansions. Taking out native trees and replacing with plantings that require a great deal of water and many years to develop is not a good alternative to incorporating native growth in the developments. Castle Rock should not become south Denver. • Community Planning: Goal 8: The Promenade at Castle Rock I believe is a prime example of new development not mitigating any environmental or social impacts and contradicts this stated goal. Adding a project of that scale without significantly addressing road congestion, traffic patterns, water usage and school overcrowding is a poor choice. The North Meadows extension will end up being merely a stop gap if this project goes forward. • "Please prioritize preserving the open spaces in and around the town. I find these make our town unique and while driving down I-25 S, around the bend it is always wonderful to see all of the natural beauty of the town. • Quit wasting our money on parks of such grand scale as the new west side P.M.P.

Question 2. Should the Town's goal of encouraging a broad range of housing types, ages, and income ranges within the community be carried forward?

Balance or Diversity • I would discourage more apartment buildings however more lower income housing should exist in the town for those who only work minimum wage jobs. Its discouraging when looking to purchase a new home, they all seem to start in the 400's. Sorry, I think they are overvalued especially after all of the foreclosures we have had. We need more options with better quality and prices for homeowners to upgrade to a new home without having to pay over $2400 a month. Also plan homes with bigger lots instead of only 10ft back yards and being so close to your neighbors...we have the land allow for more spaciousness and acreages. • My belief is that the town needs to make sure there is a balance. The older the population the less they are sometimes willing to support the advancement in the town, because of not wanting to get taxed or thinking they won't need it so they will be against it. Need to make sure we are moving forward at all times so Castle Rock is desirable for generations to come. • Diversity is important and can't be achieved without this housing direction. • Yes. Diversity is healthy for a community. • I believe in the broad range of housing types and age - but we must be careful of the low income range. We don't want our community to be considered a low income housing city. • This will help older Americans and young families, but don't want to attract people that are unable to support the community. • I think the current ratio between single family and multi-family is just fine. 15 Should the Town's goal of encouraging a broad range of housing types, ages, and income ranges within the community be carried forward? Downtown

• I feel that as a way to encourage extended family units the ability to live in the same community, there should be more housing types to accommodate the relatives that may not have a higher income the access to still live close to others who have that ability to afford single family living. • Castle Rock is very much a "middle class family oriented" community. I believe encouragement of a broad range of housing types is appropriate.... BUT, the town's primary emphasis should remain toward the encouragement of single-family detached housing. This emphasis best supports continuation of the middle class family orientation needed to reach/preserve other town goals. • If a broad range of housing types are built the community aspect of Castle Rock will most definitely change. It than will most likely be headed in to a look of either Fort Collins or Boulder and could possibly attract a College. If this is the future Castle Rock desires than a broad range is the answer, if not, than I would discourage it. • I have concern with over-doing this. While there is an immediate need for this due to the large baby boomer population, this will reduce in the long term as that generation shifts. I would not like to see an overabundance of this type of housing result in large numbers of vacant properties in 20-30 years. • Perhaps a modified approach of less $500k + homes and more first time homes would be appropriate" • As a Realtor, I believe it's important to plan for a broad range of housing. When I talk to some people about Castle Rock, they think it's only for families. Planning for a broad range of housing types will encourage and increase diversity in our town. Also, in keeping with the small town feel, there should be a variety of homes, not just one type, including affordable housing. We have great schools and a safe community. Our town shouldn't be closed off to those who can't afford to buy less than a $250,000 house. • Free market will determine. • Living in a diverse community is very important.

Downtown • The "downtown housing" mentioned would make more sense near the Outlets - easy freeway access with lots of accessible stores (grocery, clothing)...something the downtown does not have. No more apartment buildings or subsidized housing.

Affordable Housing or Multi-Family Homes • People live in or have moved to Castle Rock because of its current appeal. We don't want to be like every other over-populated suburban community in the surrounding area (i.e. Highland's Ranch or Aurora). If people are looking for a housing options we don't currently have, they have choices to live elsewhere. • Yes, but the focus should be towards "Adult Senior Communities" and NOT simply lower cost housing. This may not bring the right element, one of the reasons that we moved our family to Castle Rock because it was much smaller town and it didn't feel like a big suburb. With lower cost housing without it being adult only communities, it will may bring the wrong element. I

16 Should the Town's goal of encouraging a broad range of housing types, ages, and income ranges within the community be carried forward? Affordable Housing or Multi-Family Homes

don't want to see Castle Rock become another Aurora, which is what my concern is when I ready 100,000 residents. • I have no interest in encouraging low income or retirement homes. • I think the town should be careful in placement of multi-family but I think it's a great benefit to attract both younger professionals and take care of the aging population. The town should keep the growth rate reasonable, and have a plan for what to do with the units - particularly once the Baby Boomer generation passes away and the smaller generations behind will have lower demand. Also - I think the town should limit section 8 housing because unfortunately high crime seems to follow those. • Affordable housing is joke in Castle Rock at this time. More Single Family Attached and Multi- unit would help tremendously. It also seems that communities that embrace Downtown housing are doing very well; that there aren't any communities like that in Castle Rock is ashamed. • No thanks, not necessary. • Don't want to have just anyone move in. Still like to maintain a certain level of safety, security in our neighborhoods. We certainly do not want crime moving into Castle Rock. Want to maintain a certain look to our communities. • I think there is no problem with providing low-maintenance and lower cost housing specifically for those over 55. But encouraging lower income housing just for the sake of "fairness" will, I think, harm Castle Rock in the long term. It is simply a fact that, in general, with a greater percentage of low income individuals comes higher crime. Castle Rock was just named the #32 safest city in the US, and I would love to keep it that way. One way to do that is to keep encouraging families to move to the area, and families typically prefer single family houses. • I don't think any apartment buildings should be developed. Townhomes I do not see a problem with as long as they have the same appearance as SFR. • I don't like the idea of lots of multi-family (apartment complexes). Single family homes are good. • BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC PROBLEMS, STICK WITH SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED • With lower income housing comes more crime and the need for more community services. The town could do more to provide more "downtown" style living to develop our downtown area and to possibly draw more business to the area. • I understand that Castle Rock's median income is above average, would this goal encourage moving more toward the median and is that desirable? • They need to have housing that teens and college kids can afford, because Douglas County is the most expensive county to live in. • My concern is that if Castle Rock were to build more low income housing units, then the crime rate may increase. • I would prefer Castle Rock avoid low-income housing and the security concerns that come with those developments. I believe such developments would erode the character of the community and do more to negatively impact Castle Rock than benefit.

17 Should the Town's goal of encouraging a broad range of housing types, ages, and income ranges within the community be carried forward? Affordable Housing or Multi-Family Homes

• I have seen in my own community, a large amount of renters. We live in a condo community. This has made for an interesting group of people moving in and depreciating the value of our complex. This is my fear in creating more condos or apartments. • No Federal Government subsidized housing. • You cannot have high density city housing and maintain a small town atmosphere. You have to choose one or the other. With the square footage ever increasing and the average price at $350k it makes me wonder what your idea of affordable housing is? • This is not a good area for condos and apartment buildings. Building should be kept to low profile structures of lower density that don't interfere with the native beauty of the area. Most people who come to Douglas County do it for the rural atmosphere and beauty, both of which are being rapidly destroyed. • I do not want to see a lot of low income or subsidized housing in Castle Rock. I recently moved from higher end apartments in Denver that were subsidized. The tenants that were receiving the subsidies brought in a lot of crime, drugs, and created an unsafe place to live for the rest of us. I moved to Castle Rock to raise my kids in a more conservative area with less crime. If you bring in more low income housing, crime will go up, and I will move again to a safer part of town. • Not low income housing. A river walk storefront with living above area such as in Edwards, CO, would add liveliness to downtown and attract a younger population, as well as for "empty- nesters". • Small town character requires a small town. High density building belongs in urban areas, not small towns. • Do not encourage low income. It encourages drugs, single parents and illegals. • I am a younger demographic myself. If you put in cheap housing it will attract the lower income families that may make take the town down a notch. If there is to be lower income type housing then make sure there is strict HOA's in place. • Yes, there are many good people that can't afford single family housing. But these people need to understand that smaller living areas need to be built. Only in the USA do people think it is their right to have a large living area. Walk into some homes and look at all the stuff "I" cannot get rid of. I went to a meeting the other day and everybody wanted and wanted. Then they wanted someone else to subsidize the cost. • With clear expectations on how many people can lease or sublet a property. Noise ordinances and diligent community patrol • It's important we provide affordable housing for seniors and those employed within the service industry but along with that comes people who can barely make it and consequently driving up crime and poverty. I see it because I volunteer at the task force! • The town will be negatively affected if too many multi family (apartments) are built. A moderate number of condos and townhomes can be beneficial for first time homeowners and older adults who aren't interested in homes with a lot of maintenance. The town could use only a minor increase in multi family rentals. It'll change too much otherwise. Lofts above storefronts might be an interesting addition and desirable to some who like the experience of living downtown, but only if these properties are to be owned, not rented. • Limit the number of multi family homes. 18 Should the Town's goal of encouraging a broad range of housing types, ages, and income ranges within the community be carried forward? Single-Family Homes

• Within reason of pricepoint. We don't want to have a lot of housing below the Douglas County average. • We agree that affordable housing should be a goal, as well as low maintenance housing that appeals to older populations. However, multi-family (apartment) units have to be designed and sited carefully to avoid impacts to residential home values and neighborhood quality of life. • Need to significantly decrease the percentage of multi-family homes. • Limit the amount of multi-family dwellings. • Reduce the number of multi family and add retirement communities. • Yes but they must also meet the same codes and external appeal. Low income housing is not just the elderly. It would include low income people who do not share the same respect for property nor the appreciation of curb appeal. If the housing areas are required to look nice I think it would be a nice addition to the city. • Avoid low income and multi-dwelling housing in order to preserve the small town feel, which we've already lost and keep the family atmosphere. • Tread carefully here. This is a family community...... we don't need the 'new urbanism' approach of a downtown Denver or Boulder. Building housing that attracts more transient individuals will reduce property values and change the character of Castle Rock. • We want to make sure that castle rock does not attract poverty level families with crime issues, and not many low income housing. Multi family homes attract that. • It is important to provide some form of lower cost of housing especially to people who work around the area. However, do plan accordingly and avoid destining an area for such purpose which would inadvertently lead to social division and problems that plague many communities. • We do not need any additional low income housing. The places that we have need to be cleaned up! • No low income- housing projects. Any assistance should be for a hardworking, responsible people • If Castle Rock intends to grow to approximately 100,000, multi family homes are a necessity. Only so much land exists, would hate to see it all go under the plow. • Notable exceptions would be Section 8 housing developments. • "Although the age of the Castle Rock residents is increasing, you should note that the majority of people living in multi family dwellings (apartments/condos/townhouses) are young families who cannot afford the more expensive single family homes. • A move to build affordable housing owned by the tenant. The mountain areas require a certain percentage of ALL build projects be put aside with affordable units included. they include some habitat for humanity homes and require the developers to landscape. Littleton in the 70's built duplex townhome style units in normal neighborhoods. The would help prevent the south street ghetto and help keep property prices up. • No more section 8 housing • We must think about multi family development so that we can have employees live and work in our community. It is essential to assist the business community in maintaning their younger workforce.

19 Should the Town's goal of encouraging a broad range of housing types, ages, and income ranges within the community be carried forward? Single-Family Homes

Single-Family Homes • Castle Rock should stay a suburban, single family home type of town. For example, if Castle Rock decides to open low income housing options an increase in crime could be a result. I live in the Meadows where much of the new building is occurring. Currently, I feel that the neighborhood is comprised of residents in middle to upper income brackets and everyone seems to be able to keep up their homes and land. In reality, lower income housing options will not be maintained and will affect how people will perceive Castle Rock. Any considered improvements should reflex the improvements in cities like Centennial and Highlands Ranch. • Focus on other things and expend energy there. No one moves to castle rock to live like they would in the highlands or Lodi. If they wanted that, they would live there not in cr • We need to be careful about trying to be all inclusive and 'fair' to everyone. There is nothing wrong with focusing on middle income and up and promoting traditional family values. • Single family would be fine, but more affordable options. Castle Rack seems to be well above averages. • Obviously the single family detached homes are what people consider important. Focus on your strengths. • Community diversity is a strength, don't allow the wholesale gentrification of the town. Single family attached is OK, but not in the Highlands Ranch-esque suburban sprawl. The concepts of smaller lots, rear-garage alleys, etc as have begun near CV in the Meadows increase the 'town' feel as well as being more efficient from an urban planning angle. • Having single family detached as the predominant housing type is a benefit to the community. Other housing types would encourage lower class citizens and more illegal immigrants to live in the community causing an increase drain on public services and increased crime. The fact is these houses will not likely be occupied by retirees. • I think some smaller new homes should be in the plans (around 1000 sq. ft.) not only 2400 sq. ft. and larger. • As stated before I even got to this part of the survey, stop selling out to Richmond Homes. We don't need any more development here. We chose to live in Castle Rock BECAUSE it's a small town. If we want to live in a bigger town, we'd move to Parker. Let's keep Castle Rock on the top 10 of places to live. Let's throttle population growth here. I was thinking how I'd move to Larkspur or Franktown if it gets much more crowded here. Please. Preserve our small town. • Would like to see more single-family detached low-maintenance style living similar to that in Escavera (Woodlands Filing 12.) Would also like to see senior housing that is progressive by age/health. Would also like to see more townhome projects similar to those in Red Hawk and The Meadows. Would also like to see more attached single family housing similar to what you can find in the Ridgegate area i.e. 2-3 units per building, 2-car attached garage, larger outdoor living spaces i.e. patios, courtyards in the $350-$450k range. • One of the positive aspects of living in Castle Rock is that there are much more single family houses than multi-family. It keeps the feel of the town "homey" instead of building after building of apartments. Families, in general, prefer single family units. • Ranch style plans are going to be the most popular with older homeowners, yet many people do not want to live in attached housing with no yards or high monthly HOA fees. Privacy and some personal space I believe would be important. 20 Should the Town's goal of encouraging a broad range of housing types, ages, and income ranges within the community be carried forward? Property Values

Property Values • In the Meadows, most of the housing that is going up is low cost, small homes. It seems like we could use larger, more expensive homes to bring up property values. No more apartments or cheap housing. • Please do this without negatively affecting the area's real estate growth. I vote for finding an appropriate middle-ground. • Need to ensure that any changes do NOT negatively impact existing property values

Aesthetics • I think the cheap looking houses should be banned from here on out. The nicer houses obviously will be pricier but so be it. I know I will not retire here in the future, but keep Caslte Rock classy, not trashy. The apartment buildings are attractive here in CR. • too many new homes being built that look like cookie cutter type housing, especially in Meadows and south of town off Crystal Valley Road • Not enough space. • have some areas that are more individual builder friendly, not just big builders that force people into what they believe they want. Let people design the house they need for their needs. • Density as it impacts traffic and schools and parking must be taken into consideration. Urban sprawl is very undesirable. • The approach taken in the Meadows with single family attached housing in one area surrounded by open space/parks/trails should be replicated with multi family housing as well. • We need to maintain a focus on Castle Rock being a "family" community. That is part of its current charm. Our goals need to support that concept. • "WE HAVE SEEN WHAT URBAN SPRAWL HAS DONE TO DENVER & COLORADO SPRINGS. PLEASE STOP IT, HERE & NOW, WHILE IT IS POSSIBLE." • Need to focus on additional developments with more acreage, sq footage, luxury segment. Should limit apartments, low income multi-family and lower end single family homes. Allow Castle Rock to continue to attract higher income families to maintain it as destination of choice in Douglas County and Colorado as a whole. • I would like to see Castle Rock maintain an affluent atmosphere. • But to a degree.. less is more.

Seniors • Retirement homes are acceptable, but housing that drives home values down will depress the area. • I would suggest upper income retirement housing/townhomes which would encourage our aging population to stay local. They would also have the means to support local business. • Assisted living facilities should be required also to build ranch-style housing for seniors who need to downsize and can still maintain their independent-style living. • I love the fact that "age appropriate" housing is on the docket for Castle Rock. I have lived in an area prior to moving to Colorado that was rated the "best city to retire too" and the influx of

21 Should the Town's goal of encouraging a broad range of housing types, ages, and income ranges within the community be carried forward? Seniors

retirees brought not only a great demographic to the area, but it also brought their wealth and turned a once small town with not a lot to offer into a thriving community. • Senior housing is important, as is a limited amount of low income housing. I believe these initiatives don't garner wide support because our taxes are so high, people are fearful that if CR was to put low income housing all over town to satisfy some esoteric quota, all property values would be hurt. We need more senior housing that does not cost thousands every month, but we want to be careful not to build warehouses for our cherished, but not wealthy elders. • "Would be nice to have a neighborhood that has a single family homes and maybe some duplexes for age 55 and over. Does not have to be 'maintenance free or low maintenance' neighborhood. I've noticed that many of the builders are now adding more ranch style plans, as almost all older people desire that, but I also think that many of the other people (55+) would appreciate a quieter place vs the traditional neighborhoods, such as The Meadows, where there are a ton of kids and much more noise/busy. • NOTE: I checked Senior housing below only in regard to it being affordable and single or single attached (not condos)" • I'm ok with SOME senior housing but we need to maintain a mix of ages/incomes in the town. I personally don't want to see more apartment complexes. • Additional community housing complexes for ages 55 and older. • Ranch style properties with limited maintenance responsibilities are critical. • I don't believe that the following statement: "As the community gets older, demand for lower cost/lower maintenance alternatives to the traditional single-family detached home will increase" can be known for sure and even if it does happen, I don't believe that it is Castle Rock's concern as a smaller, detached town. If we were Denver, then perhaps it would be. If Castle Rock invests in too heavily in "lower cost/lower maintenance alternatives" and either a) finds that there is not enough demand or b) creates an environment that is unattractive or even hostile for the segment of the population that desires single-family detached homes (which segment also often serves as the primary source of taxes) then Castle Rock could have a very serious problem. • Would like to have alternative adult housing, were retirees live in a single floor, green space enhanced area with the ability for retirees to work together to maintain the residences, cook together or not, look out for each other with no medical presence. • Need more options for elderly similar to Bonaventure. • Many of us want to stay in CR but will be looking to downsize. I would like to see a mix of housing that includes patio homes or ranch-style homes at a reasonable cost for new families and for seniors. • It is important to also look at the type of housing going forward. Seniors are looking for ranch style homes so that they can move around their homes easily with the need to climb stairs. Also, we must move forward with affordable Senior apartment housing that will accommodate the senior population keeping design to the forefront and which is up to code and accessibility needs. • Increase senior residential apartments and nursing homes. No more apartments, increases people on welfare in the community and I moved here to get away of the free loaders. • more senior living areas 22 Should the Town's goal of moving the industrial rail line out of downtown be carried forward? Market Forces

• We need to mitigate over-growth. How about patio homes? • I know that housing targeting seniors is at high demand. It would be great if we could provide further support towards senior housing. Ranch homes and multi-family housing with elevators. Senior housing. • Need age restricted developments (i.e., 55 & over). I would like to see higher end patio homes for seniors.

Market Forces • It is a meaningless goal. The market should, and will, determine the kind and type of housing that is built. The town should not be trying to "encourage" any housing type. Castle Rock's diversity, or lack of diversity, in housing types is a result of demand. This goal is nothing more than a politically correct way of attempting to re-align the population of the town to a less affluent demographic. • The town should let the market dictate the type of housing being built. Rather than trying to bring in or facilitate a specific group or groups of families/individuals to Castle Rock, the town governance needs to recognize and accept that demand and enterprise will naturally reflect the desires of current and future residents. • The town should not be in the housing business.

Growth • As mentioned previously, the Town needs to consider water availability and how ongoing housing development will impact current residents. • "The previous planning did not address the traffic issues that currently exist. Adding another 50,000 population growth will just make is worse. The brakes need to be applied now." • Limit to available water resources and to maintain the small town feel. • We need to stop all this building of more homes period. It's getting out of hand. We are losing the gorgeous landscape which is what brought all of us here to CR to begin with. We need to put an end to it. We don't have to build CR out completely. That is greedy and foolish. • "Since moving here in 1999, the population and traffic have exploded. We need to halt growth for now."

Question 3. Should the Town's goal of moving the industrial rail line out of downtown be carried forward?

Noise • There should be a quiet zone implemented throughout the entire CR limits. Why the hell should they be blasting their horns every half hour starting around midnight? This was a BIG problem when we moved to the Meadows. It is better, but there are still some assholes every once in a while. • Please lets figure out a way to lessen the impact of the horns during the late night hours! • I support the Town's efforts with regard to the "quiet zone" project. The cost/value of trying to relocate the industrial rail line doesn't add up. The rail line actually is part of the Town's character and I believe it should remain. Rather than the relocation effort, a mitigation effort

23 Should the Town's goal of moving the industrial rail line out of downtown be carried forward? Noise

makes more sense. Building an underpass for the heaviest RR/downtown street(s) would cost far less than a rail line relocation. 5th street, for example could serve as a test case for this approach. • Quiet zone should also be in place in the areas where the trains go through the housing developments in the Meadows and Plum Creek/Hezendorf Ranch areas. • When I moved to Castle Rock, I so wanted to live downtown. I love the feel of the area. Until I heard the train, and felt the train, and heard the train. I believe the train has truly hindered the development of downtown. • The train is historic and assists in the "small town" vibe. Do agree with quiet zones. • At the least, to have a quiet zone or time frame. We live off Plum Creek golf course and we hear the trains all day and night. They can be annoying at night when you are trying to sleep! • We'd love to live Downtown, but not with the train horn. • Quiet zone is great, but we can keep the train. :-) • I'm OK with the rail line going through town. It adds to the town's character. Besides, I expect it'd be expensive to move it. I like the idea of the Downtown Railroad Quiet Zone. • Developed the application for a Downtown Railroad Quiet Zone, this is a joke! • A quiet zone would be nice. I'm all for that as it's ridiculous how some folks that live near the railroad have to put up with the late night blasts. I think a railroad crossing sign for Territorial Road is a safety issue, and there should be a sign with an arm installed there. I chose not to look at homes over there because of the safety concern. In terms of relocating the railroad? Not so sure about that. I don't think it's necessary. That whole "flyover" thing that was put in on fifth street, I don't even understand the point of it? Directionally, I don't get how it works to my advantage if the train is already there? It's confusing... I don't think the train delays are that inconvenient. The delays are not so long that we need to relocate the train for Millions of dollars. I'm sure moving the train, or any improvements surrounding traffic around the train are not inexpensive...and as I've seen that whole "flyover" thing and the cost and confusion with that "fix" I'd say to leave good enough alone. The train is fine.....We can continue to work around it....I think. Just my opinion. I would spends millions of dollars on this project. Use it instead to conserve our open space and natural beauty. • Absolutely. The noise and danger associated with the current rail line needs to be resolved as soon as feasibly possible. • quiet zone until costs can be evaluated • "Find a different way to keep it so that the railroad does not have to use its horn. That should quiet it down a bit at least. • Since I live on the west side of I25 (in the Meadows) and the trains have disturbed my sleep for 15 years, I don't want the tracks any closer to my house. • I love the sound of the train, but we live in founders. • I do like the idea of increasing the quiet zone as the train will wake me up in the middle of the night. But am unsure whether the ROI is there to actually move the train. • I am absolutely in favor of moving rail out of the downtown area. However, as a resident of Red Hawk, if the plan is to move the northbound rail to parallel tracks with the current southbound rail, this should not be done unless noise can be mitigated. The current constant

24 Should the Town's goal of moving the industrial rail line out of downtown be carried forward? Funds

noise from the southbound trains that run 24 hours is extremely loud and will significantly decrease the standard of living on this side of town. • If we want a grown up city the trains must move. We wait for them and we hear them all day and night. • Too costly. Quiet the trains whistles. • Depending on costs, I may be for moving it. If a quiet zone were enforced, I wouldn't care as much about it. I have three kids and that horn wakes them up more than I hoped. • Maybe. I think the most important thing is to get a quiet zone. It's less expensive and can be done much faster. • Works where It is. Quiet zone is a good idea. • The noise seems to be more of an issue. The Town's goal of lower or canceling the whistle noise from the train would seem more important than moving the train from Town. If cost were not an issue, moving would be the best option but with cost being significant, noise reduction would be the logical best option. • As a resident of Castle Rock on the west side, we are already "treated" to exceptionally loud rail traffic throughout the day and especially the night since the fully loaded trains travel these tracks. The trains on this side are fundamentally extremely loud because of the length and weight they haul, let alone any horns blowing. If the plan is to move the downtown tracks here, too, then this may well become a cause for some/many to move away. Really, the town should seek a train path that mitigates noise for all. • It is very annoying to hear the train horn early in the morning and does not fit into a modern, upper middle class city like Castle Rock. • Railroad west of I25 will encroach on the new park and anyone west of town...stick to the quiet zone plan • The railroad adds a large part of the town's character. The quiet zone is the perfect solution i.e. cheaper and maintains the charm. • I agree with the Quiet zone project. Wouldn't it be more efficient and cost effective to build a bridge rather than relocate the railroad? • If a "quiet zone" were implemented, the railroads impact downtown should be minimized. • it is not cost effective to move the rail line, but I do think we should focus on mitigation and work down the line of the quite zone. I believe the quite zone alternative could assist with the recruitment of downtown live and work development.

Funds • While the goal of getting railroad out of time is good, it would be far too costly to tax payers. • It would be wonderful if it could be moved, however I believe it would be cost prohibitive. • Honestly, I don't see the benefit of spending money on this. I would rather us invest in our traffic plan. • I believe that this goal is cost-prohibitive, and if accomplished will be the result of a state/national initiative rather than through local efforts. • I believe town resources could be better spent on other projects. The railroad is part of the charm of the town.

25 Should the Town's goal of moving the industrial rail line out of downtown be carried forward? Leaving the Rail Line in Place

• It's never going to happen and doesn't need to. That Castle Rock wastes time and tax money on this idea is asinine. Spend the money on the Downtown RR quiet zone and move onto something worthwhile. • There are far better ways to use that money. • Not important enough for an immediate use of resources, such as time and money. The rail line is part of the character of downtown Castle Rock • This survey provides a one side approach in providing information on why the GOALS are good but does not give the other side of the story. What are the negatives/cons or cost/benifit comparisons? • Those costs could be used to help in other ways for Castle Rock..the train is part of their heritage. • The expense associated with relocating a rail line (from its current location) is not a good use of funds, relative to other potential uses for this money. • Too much expense. • Whatever is cheaper - move it completely if it is cheaper." • Not cost effective. • Unfortunately because I don't live downtown or frequent it much than it is not a nuisance to me. I don't feel it affects the feel of the downtown when I am down there, but for those that live there it could be an issue. • As long as it does not cost the town anything. • I can see the need for this, however I would only support it if the budget allowed the expense. • if it is cost effective • It would be prohibitively expensive. • The rail road isn't really a unconvinced and the noise is minimal. Waste of money. • Too expensive for the return. People knew the train ran through town and NOW they are complaining? Use the funds elsewhere. • I wonder if this would be a cost effective move? • The rail line does not bother me. I would prefer not to use any tax money to fund such a project. I would rather work toward creating the down town quiet zone. If you move the line to the West side of town, the people in that area will be impacted. • The cost is too prohibitive and would not accomplish the desired objective. • Moving the line is too expensive and should only be pursued if other organizations foot the bill. • The rail line belongs in the business/industrial area of town as it has always been. Why go through the expense to relocate the rail line west of I-25 on land that could be used for development to increase the tax base of Castle Rock? • If Federal and State monies fund this otherwise more important issues may need funding

Leaving the Rail Line in Place • The train track was here when the town was developed; everyone knew it was--why all the chatter now? I can understand noise reduction, but move the railroad? I don't think so. Is everyone really is such a big hurry that they can't wait a few minutes for a train to pass????

26 Should the Town's goal of moving the industrial rail line out of downtown be carried forward? Historic or Community Aspect

• Why on earth would you move the rail line closer to the Meadows, where the majority of new housing is taking place? This seems to be a recipe for very unhappy residents who are politically active and would respond in a negative way to town officials who sought to shove a rail line next to their planned community. • We're not hindered by the railroad and enjoy the whistle. • There are at least two routes around blocked grade-crossings, thanks to the new Perry/Front Street bridge. While inconvenient at times, it's not difficult to work around under normal circumstances. • I think that with the bridge at Plum Creek Parkway and the Frontage Road Bridge it's easy enough to get through town. • I live west of downtown and do not want increased noise. • I never have trouble when I go downtown and definitely don't want it closer to my home, I can hear the trains coming through as it is, and I live west of I25. • The tracks are in place. Do not move the tracks to the west side either. • I like the rail line and see no reason to move it.

Historic or Community Aspect • Design around it and make it a part of our community. We can't afford to move it so move on and make it integral • This is part of our heritage and should be maintained. • I think it keeps us connected with Castle Rock's historical roots • If it can't be moved, then move on. A quiet zone is not needed, business owners and people that live in the area knew about the railroad before they moved there! • In my opinion, the trains do not hinder traffic or business in any significant way, and honestly, I love hearing the train whistle in the distance at night! It harkens back to the town's days as an important railroad stop, and I think it keeps us connected to our town history. • As far as noise goes, people knew prior to purchasing homes or businesses that the train was there. If they didn't like it they should not have bought real estate there. • I like the train. It adds some character to town. • I like the idea, however I think there are higher priorities. I do have to add that the railroad is a major reason the town is here and I think that it does add to the history of downtown. • The rail line is not overly inconvenient and gives Downtown Castle Rock a small town/historic feel. • Moving it would effect the town's character, changing the concept of its rural small town nature. It is a factor in keeping the old town's nature and feel the way it is. • It keeps the historical feel to the town, but then if they did it would not back up traffic. • I like hearing the train go through. I think it adds to the town's charm. • Decide now or never regarding moving the rail line out of town. There is no better place to move it without other negative impacts. It adds to the charm of our town, and moderates the pace of life as well. Unfortunate for homes near it but a quiet zone makes sense if public safety can be achieved.

27 Should the Town's goal of moving the industrial rail line out of downtown be carried forward? Historic or Community Aspect

• "The railroads won't budge, this idea is a waste of time and money. You seem to forget the railroads was here first." • The railroad is the reason that Castle Rock was founded. I doubt that the management of the railroad will see fit to undergo the tremendous cost of relocating it just to allow Castle Rock to grow. Town Council's plan needs to work around the railroad. • I think that the train gives the town character, and I like to hear the train in the middle of the night. It reminds me that I live in a town, as opposed to a city. • The RR is part of what CR is. Nothing more annoying than somebody who moves in near a train track and then complains about the train. Money should be spent elsewhere. • THERE IS TOO MUCH NEED FOR SPEED ALREADY. SLOW DOWN AND ENJOY THE NOW. • The rail was here first and the town grew around the rail. Now move the Town or live with the rail line. • It is not an attainable goal. It has been there for a very long time. It is a part of what Castle Rock is. Ultimately it is not a decision that the town can make anyway. • Moving the rail line is not a good use of the town's resources. I do not know for sure, but I'm guessing the railroad was there before most current residents so they should have known what to expect before they moved to the town. • The railroad is part of the small town feel. It's historic and should remain. • The rail line is part of the Town's history and would help preserve the feel of the town. • the rail line in castle rock is part of the town, although it would be better for traffic. I love hearing the train in the distance at my house. • Seriously? How stupid to waste time and money on this initiative. The railroad has been in existence since the beginning of Castle Rock. Rather than moving the rail line, perhaps we could all work on developing some patience instead. And as for the quiet zone? We live in an urban community, get over it. • Part of the environment/appeal of the old downtown area • Adds small town charm and character and it is part of the town's identity. • We have lived here for over 20 years and you just accept it. I think there are better uses for the money. I think residents need to accept that if you move and live in Castle Rock, you have to accept the noise of the Railroad. You get used to it so deal with the noise or don't opt to live and move to Castle Rock. • Some people feel that having a train run through your town is part of the "small town" feel. It also sounds like a very expensive project and not the most important one out there. • I live in town, and quite honestly, the train does not bother me. There are plenty of ways to get around it. I think before the flyover was completed, travel around town was a little more complicated, but now that it's there, it really doesn't have an impact on me, nor is it a safety hazard for the high schoolers like it was when I was in high school. I also think it kind of adds to the town's small town feel. Our town began as a railroad stop, and it's part of the town’s history. I don't think we should spend tax dollars to move the tracks, especially now that so much time/money has been invested in making ways to get around it. • The railroad through town is historic. It's part of the town • The trains are part of the character of our town...

28 Should the Town's goal of moving the industrial rail line out of downtown be carried forward? Transit

• Need to preserve the appearance of the train in the main downtown area for historic and tourist benefit • Part of Castle Rock history is the railroad. The railroad is what brings that "small town charm" and makes us unique and NOT a town like Parker.

Transit • Do not the town will need light rail service (RTD).Our town is growing, we will need public transportation. • Consider adapting the present railroad for passenger commuting also. • It has always been here and you have made safe improvements and included a work around, not sure a silent train or quiet zone is good for the residence. I would like to see the west side of I-25 become a commuter train of some sort to get people into Colorado Springs and have some sort of transportation to the light rail station at Lincoln, so people have options to travel regionally. • I think the existing lines might be a good use for light rail/public transit. The I-25 corridor is getting increasingly ridiculous to navigate and the parking charges at RTD facilities for us "out of towners" is at exhorbitant rates. $4 day equates to almost $1000/year. When we lived in an RTD taxing district, our RTD property tax was 20% of that. • The rail line going through down town Castle Rock has good potential for public use. Such as getting RTD light rail in near future. There are people who want public transportation. The town’s population has grown; building more roads is expensive & does not solve traffic congestion. • Make use of the rail lines for public transport. Definitely make the in town "quiet zone". Very important and sooner is better for business and life.

Other Modifications • Or lowering it like Littleton • It will move it too close to housing on the West side • Don't move it to the west side or any where near the Meadows where there is already a rail line. • "You already built the flyover, which was supposed to solve the problem. To me, a north-south railroad bridge over 5th street would have made more sense, since other than Founders Parkway, 5th street Is the main east-west route on the north side of town." • I think that the cost involved with moving the railroad would far exceed the benefit. At this time it might be more appropriate to look into the cost of building a bridge over the railroad on 5th street. If that is too costly, then leave things the way they are. The railroad has charm and if people are not interested in hearing it, then they can find a different place to reside. I have lived across the road from railroad tracks with trains going all day and night, and I love the sound of the train. If it bothered me, I would have moved. I don't think that having the town add that expense is a benefit. • I'm not sure moving the line now should be put ahead of getting more residents and businesses into the town. I realize this is more a which comes first scenario?!? Just not sure where I stand on the issue. I'd like more information on the proposed location of moving and if this would be

29 Should the Town's goal of seeking a balanced mix of commercial and residential growth be carried forward? Moving the Line

done in stages will it allow for future growth beyond the 2030 initiative or will it suffice for now, only to be moved at a different point in the future. • Yes, but it should be moved East as far as possible from Castle Rock, not West of I-25. • The heavy rail going through town detracts from the town’s atmosphere and impedes pedestrian and passenger traffic. It cuts the town in half and produces noise pollution. Recommend using existing rail bed to develop extensive bike, hike trail system through town and extend outside of town to connect with nearby communities. Re-route existing heavy rail, reroute frontage road going toward Bear Dance and Tomah and place new road on other side (west side) of current road and rail. This would encourage development of businesses and housing development South of town. Implement eminent domain if necessary. • Is the main goal noise or inconvenience? A bridge could be built at heavy traffic areas • I don't know all the specifics, but since hundreds or thousands of homes have been built west of the I-25 (and are continuing to be built rapidly), I would hope that moving the railroad out of downtown means putting it right next to the rail line that is already on the west side. Otherwise, I can imagine an awful lot of unhappy homeowners. I'll have to look into this further. • This is mainly for safety reasons. There is a possibility of looking into how a rerouting may be possible if the plan for the North-South speed train come through.

Moving the Line • Shifting the problem to another place (ie, the Meadows)! • I would not buy a house in the downtown area because of the train. • In order to answer this question, need to know specifically where it will be relocated to (besides the general idea of west of 25). • I worry about the movement of this line in regards to additional unneeded traffic due to construction. • This is probably one of the biggest detriments to Castle Rock's identity as a good place to live. We recently moved to a ranch style house in a Castle Rock suburb but at first were not happy that we had a Castle Rock, rather than Parker, address. We're in the far northeast section of the town. Now we see some of the amenities in Castle Rock and our outlook has improved, but the rail line basically bisecting the town from north to south takes away from the ambience of the town. • I like the idea of moving it to the west side of I-25. • If we could move the train to the west side of I-25 it would allow the downtown area to expand and would not separate itself from the downtown living area so much. This will allow for a much easier transition to connecting the living, working, and shopping. • We cannot build out to accommodate an additional 100,000 people and still have the railroad bisecting town. It is a necessary job to ease traffic flow and for safety.

Question 4. Should the Town's goal of seeking a balanced mix of commercial and residential growth be carried forward?

30 Should the Town's goal of seeking a balanced mix of commercial and residential growth be carried forward? Transportation

Transportation • With commercial businesses plan so that it doesn't impact traffic as it has at the Shopped on Founders. • growth is great, commercial and residential mixed is good but not until the road systems in this town are improved. The traffic is getting worse and worse and these quick fixes ie: turn lanes on meadows instead of just going ahead and widening the road, is a waste of time and resources. Dive in, go big and go strong... make the roads easy to navigate and wide enough for the traffic. Be more in tune with traffic patterns and timing of lights on the roads. It is really awful. • Please make sure there is adequate traffic mitigation for commercial development. For example, Founders Parkway traffic around the commercial areas (Home Depot, Panera, etc) is excessive and unacceptable. I totally avoid that area certain times of day(s). • Although putting everything along I-25 corridor like the shopping already off of founders parkway creates a huge traffic mess that makes me try to avoid that area whenever possible. It seems there is too much in a space never designed for it and parking challenges and traffic makes me not want to go there. • Congestion and parking are already at an all time high. Walking through town is a risky proposition at this time. I do not see any shortage of retail outlets in the area. • Something needs to be done to address the amount of traffic going in and out of the Meadows/Outlets/King Soopers "corridor". Very poor projected planning and it is a nightmare with the amount of traffic and the improperly timed lights at the Meadows/85 intersection. • Founders pkwy has become a mess with too much traffic due to the commercial over building and density. • I think you need to address the congestion created along eastbound Founders just after I-25. What a nightmare it is traveling near the Home Depot, Michael's, and King Soopers shopping centers. • "As mentioned in the goals section, I'd like to see such commercial/residential growth be tightly integrated. As it stands currently, there are very few safe options it I want to consume alcoholic beverages with a meal (for example) as it's not feasible to visit such an establishment without driving. This is more so true because of the lack of any real public transport options. But while I do support a self-sufficient community with balanced commercial/residential development, it would also be very good for commuters to be able to tie into regional transportation systems to reduce the dependence on driving and the congestion that inevitably results from it." • The traffic lights need to make more sense. Some sensors are more sensitive than others. Some times there will be one car turning and there will remain a green arrow for 10-15 seconds, ie North Meadows and Butterfield Crossing. I agree with the sentiment of balance but there should be GRADUAL balance of both over the next 20, 30, 40, 50 years. There will be less turnover commercially and people won't start leaving to move elsewhere. • "traffic is already congested in CR; not sure how development can continue without affecting the already heavy traffic load on streets at certain hours of the day. Downtown is really dreadful during special events---what planning is in the works for moving more people quickly????" • A mix of commercial and residential growth is great, provided it does not noticeably impact traffic congestion (i.e. transit planning). As a resident, the convenience of adding a closer 31 Should the Town's goal of seeking a balanced mix of commercial and residential growth be carried forward? Transportation

storefront is negated if the drive ends up taking just as much time in heavier traffic (vs. taking an alternate route to storefront that is farther away in distance, but closer in travel time). • We need Lightrail from Castle Rock to Denver • Again, the roads and parking are already too congested. I do not want to see 6, 7, 8 lane roads in town. Castle Rock as the new Highlands Ranch goes against the #1 Goal of maintaining the small town atmosphere. • I feel the town has placed commercial growth above common sense when planning for adequate access to and parking for new retail development. For example, the Founders Parkway/Allen Street area where Sprouts, Jimmy Johns, Michaels, etc. are located is nearly impossible to enter and exit. There was not adequate parking for these stores and when the new retail stores were added, Panera, Five Guys, etc., the traffic and parking problems increased exponentially. My family and I consciously AVOID this area, which, I'm sure, is not what the merchants want to hear. If you are going to add retail space, you need to plan better. • Too much development (the proposed development going in next to Outlet Mall) will make traffic even more difficult and affect quality of life. Sales tax revenue is more than sufficient to handle town responsibilities. • Parker is so close and has so many amenities. It is already hard enough to go anywhere near the founders exit - way too many stores, shops, restaurants. IF we add more of these commercial places I believe they need to be AWAY from exits - small commerical hubs within communities, like founders marketplace is. • As long as too much commercial is located as to not make traffic a bigger problem. • What the town need is to have bus service, there are people who are home bound a regular transportation service is needed. It will allow people to go around thus business will be patronized • If you're pointing the the Founders project as one of the retail shopping strips near the Highway, you have created a nightmare as far as people getting into that area (Home Depot, Sprouts) Exiting Founders off It 25 to go to Home Depot, or any restaurants is taking your life in your own hands if you expect to turn left on Allen St. And turning left at the next light is becoming equally dangerous because all the east bound traffic getting on I25 North makes it impossible to make a left turn. Are we trying to get people killed in the name of tax revenue. Anything up there is not important enough to go through the torture! • Please encourage businesses to locate south or east of town because the congestion in the north is so bad that I won't patronize the businesses there unless absolutely necessary. • "Along with growth of business and residential, much care and planning should also be included for new roadways and access points to Hwy 85 and I 25, as to contol heavy traffic backups and delays. Many access points to commercial establishments should be established such as; not just one exit or entrance to a shopping mall or store. One area that is a constant headache is the access road to the Outlets off Meadows Pkwy, especially on weekends. I will drive out of my way to avoid this area at busy times. If additional access roads were available to enter this area, it would reduce congestion." • Address the current traffic issues and let it be. • As it is being executed now, congestion is the primary result of our growth. Many times, I will purchase items in Denver since I am there frequently and it's just easier (lower taxes too). This should not be the case. 32 Should the Town's goal of seeking a balanced mix of commercial and residential growth be carried forward? Growth

• The town needs to ensure that these are placed strategically. Many plans have been brought forth for the Scott/Walker property and putting commercial things there would be a nightmare for traffic on Front and/or and expanded Woodlands. There are plots of land near already commercial areas that could accomodate growth. I know I personally like to park and shop in one area rather than constantly entering the car and parking numerous times to get shopping done. • While I fully support development of Castle Rock, it is key to ensure that the correct infrastructure is there to support the development. Founders is so congested these days, lights are not timed well and on many evenings and weekends the traffic is truly not what a town of our size should have to contend with. We need to maintain the "ethos" of a small town while PLANNING development and developing without care or thought to current residents. • 1) everything seems to move towards the outlets/Meadows area. It is congested and we (I live in the Terrain neighborhood) are forgotten on this side of town, as well as, the traffic jams can be horrendous. We have that open space on the corner of Founders and Hwy 86 that would be great for some sort of Town Center...IMHO • "Traffic lights on Meadows Parkway from 85 to the eastern part of Founders need to be sync'd. The traffic is horrific especially during rush hour. Much of this is due to the illogical timing of traffic lights. • I think the town should be very mindful when considering all of this growth to include traffic & acess to all areas of town. This should be looked at now before the I-25/Meadows exchange is started. I think the problem needs to be remedied without sacrificing neighborhoods and existing housing (IE Castle Pines Village, and the apartments that will be in the middle of this project). The other MAJOR traffic problem right now is on Founders Parkway. Why wouldn't there be something done there? There should be an option to head over all of the business area to head up Founders, and an option if you are needing to get access to all of the businesses in that area, and from both the North & South. • No more growth along founders parkway needed d/t heavy traffic already in the area. We get very frustrated with the big box stores. It would be nice to have more locally owned/family owned businesses like hardware for eg.. Although a large fitness center like 24 hour fitness would be better than the expensive options for fitness currently available. • As long as the streets and transportation can support the growth without hindering traffic further. • The Promenade is the clearest example of this. We have a great downtown area that where efforts could be focused on to improve and expand the availability of shopping and services in this area. With proposed disjointed growth in the northwest at the Promenade, traffic will only increase in town and will not improve our quality of life. Make growth and development centralized and focused so a specific area becomes a destination." • Access to I25 corridor is becoming clogged. Need to figure out how to have main streets for access ad "frontage roads' for shopping • We need better public transportation within our city. Our walk score is extremely low too. As it is right now, our community depends on having our own cars and there will be just too many cars to accommodate.

33 Should the Town's goal of seeking a balanced mix of commercial and residential growth be carried forward? Growth

Growth • We need growth, but it must be smart growth! • Residential growth has already exceeded the ability of the town's transportation infrastructure to effectively operate in many areas of town and building is not slowing! • "8. Residents of Castle Rock have everything they need on a day to day basis. If residents of Castle Rock want entertainment Denver is right up the road. The reason people move to Castle Rock if for the safe, small town feel that Denver will never provide. So, if the city decides to expand and increase the amount of commercial businesses this will deter the typical resident that is normally attracted to Castle Rock to move into the city. • 9. Castle Rock is large enough. If the town gets any larger people will want to leave because the expansion will take away from the hometown community already present within Castle Rock." • Please don't let us end up in an urban sprawl situation! • The reason I moved to Castle Rock was BECAUSE of the "small town feel" . Numerous additional businesses will definitely take away from that ambiance. I believe ANY development, of any kind, should be limited. • I appreciate the efforts to bring in the hospital, the movie theatre, and shops are good. Downtown Chamber, Kudos for bringing in events like Starlighting, Art Fest, Wine Fest. I feel like all the progress that town has made is good so let's take a break from growth now and maintain and develop what we have. I think the Artfest would have been a great event if better planned. I'm surprise how few food vendors were there.... Let's take the events the town is known for and make them the best. Sure...there's not a million of them, but the one's we do have, let's make sure our local volunteers and people passionate about the town can sustain them. If our town gets to be like a big city, we'll lose that small town cohesiveness...our small town "proud." Do we really need to congest the I-25 corridor? Why should we? Because it's there? I'm sorry....I don't mean to be such a naysayer, but all I hear my husband say is how he heard Castle Rock wants to grow to XXX number of people? Why is that so important? I think we are good just the way we are. There's so much more here now than back in 2000 when I moved here. Listen to the residents. If they are against these measures...... than for good reason. Let's keep our long time residents here. Let's stop the growth for now and do the very best with what we've got. Let's take a break. Thank you so much for the Hospital. I could do without that "zipline adventure park" I heard was coming to town. Doesn't sound like a "cultural" step up but I don't know that much about it. • I do NOT think we need or should entertain the further development of castle rock I25 corridor. We are big enough already and more commercial development only makes our town more like Highlands Ranch--- which is NOT what we want! • "GROWTH OF ANY KIND SHOULD BE DISCOURAGED. LOOK AT CHINA, INDIA, MEXICO. OVER POPULATION LEADS TO CRIME, GANGS, WARS." • When you live in a small town you tend to have to drive a little ways for some things. If our population gets to 100,000 there will be an inevitable increase in larger businesses. At this point we already seem to have more grocery stores than we need -- I don't know how Safeway stays open. We have one theater, that's great and why would we need more? We now have a hospital. We added an elementary school in the Meadows that just didn't seem like it was

34 Should the Town's goal of seeking a balanced mix of commercial and residential growth be carried forward? Reinvestment

needed with another one in such close proximity. There's no doubt in my mind that too much commercial growth is on the horizon for C.R. • Limit the number of residential housing permits. The number of new, single-family homes is too much, too quickly. Tax revenue from these homes seems to be ahead of the commercial growth that needs to support these homes. • Adequate water is the determining factor as to how large and what type of growth. I am not convinced that the Reuter/Hess combine has or will obtain water commitments from outside our County to sustain a doubling of our current population. • Enough of the commercial growth! If I wanted to live in Highlands Ranch, I would have moved there 9 years ago. In my opinion, the rampant commercial growth in the last 2 years has caused Castle Rock to lose much of its small town feel. • As for residential growth, our neighborhood is growing like crazy, so it is hard for me to get excited about a bunch more. Personally, I hope it starts slowing down soon." • SLOW DOWN • Does the town NEED to continue growth?

Reinvestment • Reinvest in the business u have here now. There are a couple large employers here that are looking to move out simply because it's hard to deal with the town, or they feel that the taxes they pay are going to bring in others that hurt them... Maybe it's time to engage the businesses to figure out a strong foothold in those u have. Go talk... Not email

Seeking More Commercial Growth • Being someone who commutes to the Tech Center every day for work, I'd love to see more businesses come down this way, so I can do more business down here. Also, the more business that moves down here, the less congestion there will be on I-25 during rush hours because fewer people will have to go to Denver for everything. • Would like to see a car wash, more restaurant choices in the Castle Wood Ranch area... • Castle Rock needs to attract more large companies, in order to make it possible for more people to work and live within Castle Rock • I commute to Denver daily from CR. I'd love to be able to work in CR. • Less retail, more growth of high paying jobs • There seems to be plenty of housing, but not a whole lot for entertainment. There are a lot of families in Castle Rock, but not a whole lot of opportunities for entertainment. • Concentrate on the Meadows Town Center development rather than a large shopping complex next to the outlet mall. Concentrate on the people who live here rather than attracting business from outside Castle Rock. • More entertainment/restaurants, adult and kid friendly. No more big shopping centers. Fill the outlet mall. • Having lived in Castle Rock since 1987 I can't tell you how happy I've been over the years each time I see a new store open that saves me having to drive up to Denver. One of the happiest days of my life is when the movie theater opened.

35 Should the Town's goal of seeking a balanced mix of commercial and residential growth be carried forward? Balance

• "It is crucial to take advantage of the I25 corridor to allow commerce to flourish and provide easy access to both visitors and residents alike. This would also restrict the heavy traffic and noise and provide a convenient location to take care of business. • It is not a balanced mix that we need. We need more commercial than residential - thus the goal should be to increase the balance of commercial v residential growth. • Need more things for teens to do • It's a tough choice because I hate to see CR get even more crowded, but it doesn't make good environmental sense to have to travel to Park Meadows for shopping. Also the town needs a Costco or Sams Club really bad! • Let's get some commercial development in Northeast, Cobblestone Ranch - Liberty area. We have to shop in Parker. • Start building on the south side. We have enough hamburger stands to the north.

Balance • A balanced and attractive business economic developing plan is a good investment to ensure that the town can attract good business which will in turn stimulate the economy in the region and pay for itself in the long run." • If the goal of a self-sufficient community is to be realized, this is a MUST. • The definition of "balanced" means different thing to different people. Does this mean a 50 - 50 split? If so, then it is not what should be sought. Does it mean more and more shopping and entertainment? Those things, along with medical and other quality of life services will come with population increases. The goal should be to encourage more primary employers to locate here so people can work close to home rather than travel to Parker or Lone Tree or wherever every day to work. • We would like to see more economic development within the residential areas. More goods and services within walking/biking distance of a larger percentage of residences (or at least a shorter drive). This would reduce traffic, improve environmental impact and help preserve the small town feel while embracing commercial growth. • More commercial development is needed on the West side of I-25. I have lived in Castle Rock for 12 years and waited for a grocery store on the West side (don't know if that is ever coming). The West side of I-25 is unbalanced with a far greater portion of that side of the town dedicated to residential growth. The movie theater and hospital have been great additions to this side of the highway, but I think the West side of the town needs to slow down on residential development and speed up commercial development. • I would love to be able to do everything in Castle Rock....shopping, doctors, schools, recreation, etc...

Various Types of Commercial Growth • Concerned about the type of commercial growth, more liquor stores or pawn shops? • It breaks my heart to see 'big box' stores all over Castle Rock. Rather than a Lowe's and Home Depot, how about an Ace Hardware? Wal Mart, Target, Michael's? What happened to local small town retailers? While I realize big box stores are cheaper, and we need some, let's stop

36 Should the Town's goal of seeking a balanced mix of commercial and residential growth be carried forward? Various Types of Commercial Growth

now. No Costco. No Sam's. No Bed Bath & Beyond. I am happy to drive for access to these stores. • Yes if only you add an Old Chicago. Otherwise the town is perfect as is and no growth in either is preferred. • don't want to lose the small home town feel. But castle rock needs to expand and grow just like everything else. LESS big box stores would be nice. • I believe that commericial areas should NOT be within walking distance of residences. I would hate for a 24 hour supermarket or a Walmart to be any where near my home. Granted it will be easier for teenagers to get to their part-time job, but I can just imagine shopping carts showing up in neighborhoods. • Can we limit the number of dentists and chiropractors - we have an overabundance of them here in town already. • Be careful what you wish for with more and more chains and big box stores coming to town. If Castle Rock is to remain a town with an identity, chains and big box aren't going to help. • If I need to shop for something that is not already available in Castle Rock, I don't have a problem traveling a few miles to the North to a more developed area. Shopping and entertainment opportunities are acceptable at current levels. If development must occur, there are existing, abandoned commercial buildings available to refurbish. I don't approve of new development on current open land. Again, we live here because it's NOT a large suburbia with disabling traffic associated with shopping malls and commercial venues. We want to keep the small town feel. It is not a hardship to drive 15 minutes into Parker or Park Meadows if you need something you can't find in Castle Rock. • Need to try and keep downtown residential intact. Some light home based business might be allowed. • It seems like the majority of small business that opened in the last year are fast food. How many burger joints do we need? Better retail is needed. I feel I have to drive (out of town) to other places regularly to get what I want. • Promote small business • Whole foods market or future trader joes location could suit the demographic well • We Need A Costco • It is my opinion that we have lots of retail shopping opportunities, but not enough white/blue collar employers in town. I believe we've over developed the retail shopping opportunities. The Firestone behind Walgreens was totally not necessary and that parking lot has created traffic hazards. It is my opinion that it would be better for all retailers if not so much competition is allowed in. How many hamburger places do we need in a 1/2 mile? • No more big box stores • Would like to attract more high end shops like those at Park Meadows. • What differentiated Castle Rock from Highlands Ranch or other suburban cities is the small town feel and all the open space. Developing commercial businesses only takes away and conflicts with the goal of keeping the small town feel and the dark skies policy. Let Lonetree and other neighboring cities house all the concrete and keep Castle Rock a quiet, great place to raise a family. • Encourage small business. Let’s make our town unique with less "chains". 37 Should the Town's goal of seeking a balanced mix of commercial and residential growth be carried forward? Property Values and Residential Areas

• Notice the high turnover or new businesses in CR. you cannot charge high Denver rents/sq foot when there is no walk through traffic. There is NO draw to come down town. Entertainment?, high end clothing for males and females, better restaurants with a diverse menus, street venders and or buskers. Have a reason to come to town!!! • From all of my friends and neighbors who live in Castle Rock, all are awaiting the arrival of a Costco. • Would love to see an area like downtown Littleton, Edwards, etc. Shops, lively restaurants, live music, kids play, etc. We need more restaurants that are not fast food. Moving here from Chicago, I long for restaurants like those from the Levy Brother's Lettuce Entertain You Group in Chicago (Maggiano's is part of this group in Illinois.) These are fun, different, would easily be sustained and welcomed, and would attract people from other communities. A few in mind from Lettuce Entertain You in Chicago that would be perfect here are Cafe Babareba (Tapas), Scoozi! (Italian), WildFire (American), Mon Ami Gabi (French), Nacional 27 (Dining and Dancing -Spanish). In fact, they have so many restaurant themes that we could have an entire area of them and it would be amazing. Another business I would love to see here is Portillos's Hot Dogs (also from Chicago). Local favorites that I would love to see here are Tavern or Lodo type spots. I would also love to see a Costco or Sam's Club come to town. • I feel that with the population growth that we have had and is projected we need more businesses and restaurants to be established here in town. I have actually contacted some of my favorite restaurants already to try and get them to evaluate the benefit of having them open here in CR. I would frequent these establishments more often if I didn't have to drive to the Springs or to Littleton. Also, along those lines, it would also reduce the wait time at restaurants if we had more to choose from, the population would spread out more and everyone would be happier. Also it would bring more jobs. • "No more growth without a renewable water supply. If you do develop something, how about a bowling alley or an outdoor shooting range?" • 2) I hope as the council brings in new business, they are looking at variety. We can only use so many nail salons, Subways, Walgreens, or any other franchise-type business. It would be wonderful to provide more opportunity to locally-owned, boutique, specialty stores. • We sure could use a Costco or Sam's club here in town. • We need to end all the development and building here in CR. It's getting out of hand. The only thing that really needs to happen is to put a grocery store and town center in the Meadows. • Also, I would like to see more ""upper class"" commercial growth. Stores such as Whole Foods would serve to elevate Castle Rock as a town. Stores such as TJ Maxx and Olive Garden do not serve this purpose and are undesirable to me and my family." • Although relatively new to the community, commercial developments seems overly focused on retail businesses which even if increased will not provide a sufficient job base for young workers to establish themselves, cause them to choose the town as a long term home. • Bring in future oriented businesses- clean energy,etc

Property Values and Residential Areas • Residential areas should basically be free from traffic, noise, etc. of commercial enterprises (except where originally planned as that.)

38 Should the Town's goal of seeking a balanced mix of commercial and residential growth be carried forward? Aesthetics and Design

• Keep commercial, industrial & if any manufacturing entity, confined in separate development. Away from residential areas. • Let's not turn into the Parker sprawl. Commercial and residential should be separate and designated zones. • Again, my primary concern with any change is NOT negatively impact existing property valus

Aesthetics and Design • within reason - I would not want to see all of i-25 built up like it is in Englewood or Centennial.....It would take away from the quaintness and beauty of the town • I don't think the growth should be substantial. No one wants this to turn into Parker or Highlands Ranch. We don't live there for a reason. • While I understand that commercial industries potentially need easy access to I-25 in order to conduct business, my concern would be that new industries along the I-25 corridor will be an eyesore to potential residents and visitors alike. If commercial industries were regulated to "blend in" or "resemble" Colorado's nature and spirit (such as Lowe's which incorporates stone and natural earth tones), I'd be more receptive to additional commercial industries. Another consideration would be the type of industries - I would be opposed to industries that might be a potential hazard to humans and the environment (i.e. chemical companies etc...). • This is a crucial part of effective zoning and planning that needs to tie in with the type of housing that will surround these areas and a course an effective flow from one to another. An example of this is larger homes to moderate homes to multifamily to minimum impact retail/restaurants and professional buildings to larger department stores to commercial then industrial. Zoning designs to blend in with an agreed upon theme of the town is important. You can see this with the designs of McDonalds in different cities with some being more upscale than others. High impact signs should be discouraged in all areas otherwise the best planning in the world can have a negative feel for the town and eventually backfire. Growth should be slow and methodical and should be a work in progress but should take into consideration the property investments people have made in regards to current zoning but expectations should always be demonstrated up front. Joe Albers 4860 Bluesky Dr. CR 80109 • Any growth should also include adequate parks and open space. • avoid over crowding with many strip malls make sure to require development to maintain enough landscaping and parking to meet needs. do not allow signs like the one at the outlets and ikea like signs to hinder the look and feel of the town. don’t need highway visible signs • Would hate to lose our cattle land which sets our town apart from other growing communities. • We advocate the mixed use/town center concept where commercial/retail construction is mixed with residential construction, lofts, etc. We feel it is important that grocery shops, restaurants, etc. be located within walking/biking distance to residential neighborhoods where possible, rather than being clustered along major roads and interstates, which requires having to cross these roadways. We agree that some additional commercial development is needed, and more so as the population grows, but we do NOT want Castle Rock to be filled with "big box" stores and acres upon acres of commercial development and parking lots. • I feel there is nowhere this is more prevalent than in the meadows area. I know there is alot of controversy over having commercial facilities within the residential areas, but I believe if this is

39 Should the Town's goal of establishing a higher education facility in Castle Rock to provide support and training for a diversified workforce be carried forward? Miscellaneous Topics

done tastefully and not "strip mall" type, it would be a great benifit to all those active people who would rather bike or walk to the store instead of having to take their cars. • 3) Finally, we have a wonderful, quaint, beautiful downtown that (I believe) still has room for growth and improvement. While ""adding"" on, I hope we don't forget what we already have and continue to work on improving and growing that area. • "It is ideal to be able to do as much as possible in town but not at the expense of destroying open space and building for the sake of building. • I shouldn't need to leave downtown, much less the city. • I know there are people who are worried about Castle Rock losing its small town charm, but that charm doesn't have to come with inconvenience. I support responsible retail development, and would love for the city to become more self-sustaining. Some more retail on the west side of I-25 especially would be great, so that Meadows residents don't have to fight traffic to get to stores and restaurants. More non-retail employers would be fantastic too, so that residents don't need to commute so much for work. • It is nice to have the things you need in town. Personally, I would rather drive farther and live in a smaller town though.

Miscellaneous Topics • Let the Market determine what is best for the town. • "Lower the tax rate and we will spend money here. The current overall sales tax rate is WAY TOO HIGH. • If Castle Rock wants to grow its tax base, lower the sales tax. People will flock to shop here." • This survey provides a one side approach in providing information on why the GOALS are good but does not give the other side of the story. What are the negatives/cons or cost/benifit comparisons?

Question 5. Should the Town's goal of establishing a higher education facility in Castle Rock to provide support and training for a diversified workforce be carried forward?

Not Needed or Unreasonable to Include in Plan • News flash. It's expensive to live here. Which means u have to have a pretty good job to afford to live here, which in most cases means that u already have the degree. • Both Denver, CO Springs and Aurora also have technical schools. There is at this time more need for that than college. • Having a higher education facility would be great to have, but the market will dictate that, not the Town. • CREDC can take their "high priority" recommendations and cram them up their ass!! Castle Rock is not Denver and I don't want it to be. Any resident can get the training they need from both traditional and increasingly from non-traditional sources. The expense to the tax payers of Castle Rock to establish a "higher-education campus" is unnecessary and lacks the 21st Century vision of non-traditional educational delivery methods. • There are numerous universities in Colorado Springs and Denver that have much more to offer.

40 Should the Town's goal of establishing a higher education facility in Castle Rock to provide support and training for a diversified workforce be carried forward? Non-Traditional College

• Castle Rock is not a major employer of its residents. Therefore Castle Rock residents commute to jobs outside Castle Rock. These areas which offer employment opportunities have higher education facilities. Also keep in mind the declining age demographic of Castle Rock residents. Who and what type of support and training do you think they want and need. • I feel businesses need to come and be established, in addition to a major increase in population before this is carried forward. • Why is Castle Rock going to build a higher education facility when there are already two available? If Castle Rock wants to establish their own facility then they should consolidate with the other two universities. I think there are plenty of educational opportunities close to Castle Rock that will allow for a diversified workforce in Castle Rock. • Does not seem necessary with the availability of many community colleges, online education opportunities from accredited colleges/universities, etc. • There are a ton of community colleges and online degrees programs everywhere else. Only add a higher education institution if its a satellite campus of a 4year degree UNIVERSITY. No college campus please. • There are plenty of options in the local vicinity for this type of further education. • Once again, I believe that this will come to Castle Rock as the population increases and the demand for a more flu-scale facility grows. Having this as a stated goal shows a limited mind- set and really accomplishes nothing. • The days of the brick and motor buildings are obsolete. Go to: www.khanacademy.org. Big write up in the Costco August magazine. This founder started making youtube video's for his niece. Bill Gates had his kids view the video's. He was so impressed that the GAtes foundation and Google foundation funded 30 million dollars. It is world wide. anyone reading this look into it for yourself or your children. FREE FREE. www.udacity.comm is another free site. Reserch these before birci and motor education. • The facilities that are available seem adequate; there are many online opportunities and continuing education extensions from colleges and universities. • There are a significant number & variety of higher education facilities in the Denver metro area. Continuing to try to establish a MEANINGFUL higher education facility in Castle Rock is not realistic or reasonable.... nor is there any real need for such a facility here. At best, this goal should be given the lowest priority (i.e., after every other goal is reached). • let the private sector decide whether or not to open a campus here • there are already plenty of higher education opportunities within the Colorado framework. • Not a significant need with so many options available in the Denver metro area. • Economic development should be more of a priority over this. • I don't think this is necessary, as so many residents here are very well educated already. Those who wish to seek additional education have several options fairly nearby, as well as online. • I don't see the economic value of small education facilities within Castle Rock. There are plenty of alternatives within 20 miles.

41 Should the Town's goal of establishing a higher education facility in Castle Rock to provide support and training for a diversified workforce be carried forward? Non-Traditional College

Non-Traditional College • Consider changes in "learning" modes. Internet has changed the education landscape of higher learning. Some bricks and mortar ok but innovation and forward thinking is necessary. Consider the wealth of resources of the "aging" population in planning. • we should focus our higher education on specilization to a certain professional areas i.e. healthcare • be very sure that the facility can offer the type of education that can truly provide DIVERSE training • Emphasis on first two years • at a smaller scale... more of a home town feeling type • It is great to go for a full scale higher-education campus but I think the emphasis should be on highly skilled and technical training. Such training facilities usually accompanied by equally highly demand industries that pays good living wages and are also somewhat environmentally responsible. • Two year colleges serves as a primary economic engine to any community, encouraging diversity and development. Partner with community colleges to serve as feeders to small business. • It would be wonderful if there was a partnership between Douglas County schools and the community college, in order for kids to take college classes and receive college credit while in high school. This gives students a head start when they go to the four year schools after graduation, at a reduced cost. This is a very helpful for parents and students facing the high increases in college tuition. • Higher education is seeing significant changes with and increased emphasis on online learning opportunities. Given that established institutions are struggling to restructure the academic model, this could be difficult to find a long term successful option here. • Vocational courses for high school students to learn a trade would be beneficial to students and community. Possibly a Vocational High School could be built. • use existing structures and not a large education facility or campus • Higher education takes on many forms from vocational to college level. All aspects need to be considered. Joe Albers 4860 Bluesky Dr., CR 80109 • We need to be sure the higher education facility is flexible and can adapt to the ever changing needs of the 21st century economy. Not just one type of institution will meet all the needs of all adult learners. • Just a community college • We need a Douglas Community College, not Arapahoe C.C. Private schools, such as Webster University, should not be part of the communities plan. They are a luxury for the community, not a staple. The cost of private education is much higher and should not be a goal of Castle Rock.

Might Agree, Under Certain Conditions • Needs to be in downtown Castle Rock. Redevelop shopping center adjacent to library.

42 Should the Town's goal of establishing a higher education facility in Castle Rock to provide support and training for a diversified workforce be carried forward? Transportation

• It would be interesting to see the pros/cons on this. I have a PhD and highly value education so the idea of a campus in town sounds great. But am unsure what the downsides are before supporting this measure. • Absolutely imperative! • Community patrol, location and expectations need to be clearly communicated to residents and students • I feel that Castle Rock already has a diverse work force. Virtually everyone in my neighborhood is a professional in a different field. Many of us moved here knowing that we would have to commute and frankly, I like that where I live is not the same place that I work and I feel that many other residents share this feeling. That said, I do believe that it is important to promote higher education as long as it is done with the proper expectations and it is remembered that many of us will probably commute over the hill for as long as we live here. • All for supporting education to the fullest extent. • This would be great. Universities typically offer dome seminars and workshops for the community.

Transportation • This facility should be built in a LESS congested area. • Please also keep in mind that this will also create more traffic congestion and increase the wear and tear on the roads. • This would not benefit me. I believe it would unnecessarily add to traffic congestion and light pollution. • These resources are available in nearby, surrounding communities. Unfortunately, even small campuses bring traffic, light pollution, security concerns, and are eye-sores. Numerous educational facilities are available without having to drive too far. • Provided parking and traffic concerns are addressed adequately. It has been proven in the past these two areas were not well planned out for other build out areas - see Founders Parkway/Allen Street retail disaster. • Would probably invite more people from out of the area to add to the already congested roadways. • I like the idea, but I just don't know where you can put it without negatively impacting the neighborhoods. Traffic is very bad now with the rail line, hospital, schools, etc. No room for public transportation in place or is it in the planning stages? (I am not aware of one)

More Traditional Higher Education • I would love a quality school of higher education,I don't think higher learning of mediocre caliber helps a community as much. • No "for profit" schools! ACC is OK, as would extensions of CU, CSU, but not "for profit" schools. • Too many BAD schools allready • Is there any way to petition for a CU campus? Because both UCCS and CU Denver are quite a drive for those wanting to attend.

43 Should the Town's goal of establishing a higher education facility in Castle Rock to provide support and training for a diversified workforce be carried forward? Economic Impact

• A small campus extension of one of ths state universities would be a great asset to Castle Rock from a social and educational perspective. • Could Metro University also establish a satellite campus in Castle Rock? • Leave that goal for Denver and the Springs. We don't need cut rate institutions junking up our landscape... On the other hand, if the goal is to attract a state school, CSU or CU or a respectable private institution, maybe a different conversation. Leave the for profit cut rate schools out of our neighborhood. • Yes, but not diploma mill type higher education. Real Universities that give value to our town.

Economic Impact • I think this will continue to add diversity to our town. Also, I think this could be a great opportunity for the schools to have a higher education facility close by, not to mention the job creation associated. • Having extension of colleges, university & other higher education in town will benefit the people, by not having to travel miles away from home. The local business will also benefit. • Having a full higher education campus with affordable housing for students would be great. I think that would argue for having more entertainment options available for young adults. • With skyrocketing college costs, having a higher education facility in Castle Rock would help our residents be able to afford to send their kids to college, as they could live at home instead of on campus, cutting college costs in about half!! Also, having a campus here would help grow the tax base, as college students would be spending money here. The campus would also bring in young people to fill jobs, such as at The Promenade, should that project be approved. • Again, I would only support this if the financing was in place and it didn't take $$ from other projects, like street repair (potholes, etc.) and other expenses. • This survey provides a one side approach in providing information on why the GOALS are good but does not give the other side of the story. What are the negatives/cons or cost/benifit comparisons? • Education means higher paying jobs. This means longevity with growth for an established community. Goal can be rewritten to be more clear. • Lifelong learning should be emphasized and supported by the Town. The more support and training the Town provides will ensure higher work performance, pride and confidence, This will yield more success for the Town. • As long as taxes don't increase for this facility. • Establishing a community college would be a great idea. Building local and affordable housing for students would attract people to come to this area for their education, as well as boost local sales in restaurants and entertainment for the younger students. • As long as the cost such facility is under the purview of one of Colorado's current schools of higher learning. I would not support a tax on our local residents to build and/or operate a higher education facility. • The presence of a higher education facility is important, but not as important as other types of employers and industry (manufacturing, etc.).

44 Should the Town's goal of establishing a higher education facility in Castle Rock to provide support and training for a diversified workforce be carried forward? Character of College Towns v. Small Towns

• It's fine that they will have training in CR, but that does not mean that the jobs in CR will support the education and that the people who take advantage of the education will not have to travel for their job. • There can be no question that an educated community is required. Yet education does not complete any goals without a larger commercial base to provide meaningful jobs and incomes.

Character of College Towns v. Small Towns • Having just recently started taking college classes myself it would be nice if there was an option a little closer; however, I'd HATE to see Castle Rock become a "college town." • Castle Rock should not become a college town. It's a family city. • Don't know about this. I don't mind my commute to Colorado Springs now. Might change my mind if the town "develops" the I-25 corridor so much that it takes me more than 40 minutes to get to work. I'm not opposed to convenient educational facilities. I view Castle Rock as conveniently located between Denver and Colorado Springs. It's perfect. I don't need my small town to become a Denver or Colorado Springs. I live here because I don't mind the commute and will pay that price to remain in a small, unique, and lovely little town. • We have enough. We are a "TOWN" not a city,.. Higher Ed can stay up north • Would this not turn CR into a college town? Educational facilities are not an unreasonably far distance. • PEOPLE WISHING HIGHER LEARNING SHOULD BROADEN THEIR HORIZONS TO BE WELL-ROUNDED WORLD CITIZENS. COLORADO DOES NOT NEED ANOTHER BOULDER NOR FORT COLLINS. • Are we talking college town? There are plenty of such facilities not that distant. It sounds like it's the plan to put every type of business in C.R. as is in all the larger cities. Good-bye small town. • College towns always attract an increase in business and provide more opportunity for activities and jobs and revenue for the town!! • I've checked out dozens of towns while college shopping for my daughter and the results are the same. Every college town I checked, large or small, had a higher crime rate than here. I would be very careful how I advanced this goal. • Just make sure we don't turn into a party town. • I grew up in Fort Collins. If Castle Rock is smart and creates a community where a college exists but can still sustain itself than you will be successful. If Castle Rock creates what Boulder has created, a college with a town around it that struggles to sustain itself when the college is not in session than it will be a bad decision. With a higher education facility, depending on the type, brings more transient people and more crime will follow. Making sure the Police are equipped will also be the key. • I would be interested in learning more about what the plan is. Are you wanting to build a 2- year community college? If so, where? Are you wanting Castle Rock to be a satellite location for a 4-year college (for example, CSU Pueblo)? If so, where? Castle Rock isn't that big and colleges take a lot of space. And this survey is asking about a lot of new construction. One of the best things about Castle Rock is its "small-town feel". That could get lost with too much

45 Are there new goals you think the Town should consider incorporating as part of Vision 2030? Please explain below. Refining the Goal

growth. After these last 2 pages of questions, it sounds like there may need to be some more balance on what and how much is going to/should be built.

Refining the Goal • Careful with the word 'diverse.' We seem to use this word without ever defining or understanding what we mean when we say it. Often it is a euphemism for 'fair' and we can't be fair to everyone- that is a road to mediocrity for sure.

Question 6. Are there new goals you think the Town should consider incorporating as part of Vision 2030? Please explain below.

Unsorted • "Join RTD. Let's get Lightrail down to Castle Rock. • Have more parks and open space. • Stop installing the large Neon signs in the Town. It cheapens the image of the town and makes us look like the Vegas strip. Also, the sign at the Outlet's Mall is blinding when driving at night heading South. • When building new homes have lot sizes larger to allow for more land in someone's backyard. Our current house and lot is more than half the size of the current lots that they are building larger homes on leaving only a 10ft backyard area. • Build a new and larger Recreation Center with an indoor Olympic size pool and Ice Skating ring like Fort Collins has...Epic Center. It would bring business to the town! • Enforce traffic laws and speed limits more by the Police. Need to get people to slow down and follow the rules of the road." • "Reinvest in downtown... Make it feel cohesive. make people want to be there. Clean. Trees. Bushes. Don't kill bushes with crushed gravel. Lights. Crosswalks that u don't have to climb through. Flowers(and water them... The best thing that happened this year to the flowers was the hail--it gave the town something else to blame the death of them on). Make more flower beds.... Walk through the streets of south glen. It's beautiful and there's a million people there. There's a reason for that... It's clean, pretty, Partner with downtown businesses to re- front their business. Get rids of the 70's crap and grow the culture • Invest in businesses. Don't refurnish a hotel that employs 10 when u can invest in a business that employs 100 and could be helped by ur investment • Grow community events... The star lighting, build a parade or something around it... Slam the town with visitors for a night. But push beyond that... Make every weekend a holiday weekend.. Partner with media and make something every weekend to help businesses and also create a town identity in the winter as the holiday town of Colorado... Ur half way there.., Follow through with it." • I do think our town is really missing out not having an ice facility in town. I know this has been brought up before but even if enticing private development of one is the answer I do feel that the town would support it. Also I think an bowling alley (small) would also do well. • I definitely think we need to re-examine the unethical treatment of teachers in Douglas County. The current board of education (and I use that term loosely) has stripped the teachers of Douglas County of pay, benefits, and a voice by removing the use of a union. I think that 46 Are there new goals you think the Town should consider incorporating as part of Vision 2030? Please explain below. Unsorted

educators, specifically those in Castle Rock Schools deserve the absolute best of everything, pay, benefits etc. and they definitely deserve a voice. A voice that is not silenced by the threat of termination of employment. • Reducing overcrowded classrooms in local public schools through the building of new public schools • I know there are plans to create another exit for the Meadows residents on I-25, but anything that can be done to ease traffic at I-25 and Founders (and ~.5 miles east and west) would be great. Today, I avoid that area as much as possible due to traffic. • I am very concerned about the baby steps that are taken here with the traffic and road improvements. With the large retail development going in next to the outlets I am afraid the traffic is going to get worse and worse. I am happy that more retail and dining are coming here but with how lax the town has been about planning for traffic I worry. A prime example is the entrance into Home Depot shopping area. What a mess... it was a mess long before the new shops came in like Panera and that complex and nothing was done to improve that entrance/exit before building continued. This is a trend I have observed and I am very unhappy with. • How can we assist the School District to have the best schools in the state? • How to get more connected with the community? There is a large disconnect between residents and business owners. All entities should be working all as a team effort and common goal. • More activities for Kids and Teens! • "More in fill development. Less things like the hospital or justice center that are stand alone on open land. • Build an exit off 25 for Founder community to relieve congestion on Founders Parkway." • looks good so far • "Traffic improvements along Founders/Meadows. • Work with CDOT on traffic solutions on north bound I-25 between Castle Rock and DTC." • HOA's should allow below the ground pools in backyards in the Meadows. • Bring back the clean-air shuttle!! • "recruit Whole Foods • parks with walking trails in town that are safe • expand parking near Santa Fe / Meadows Parkway trail head • more variety of restaurants • More restaurants close to Meadows • no pawn shops • discourage homeless from library and public places" • "I think the main goal should be to make every effort to keep the ""small town feel"" that has drawn people here in the first place. Personally, I don't want to see a lot of residential or business development. I moved here to get away from all of that. • Also, as I said before I am VERY concerned about the water supply if you allow this growth. It may be a be a breaking point for me to live elsewhere if too much growth is allowed." • "Mitigating traffic congestion issues. 47 Are there new goals you think the Town should consider incorporating as part of Vision 2030? Please explain below. Unsorted

• Leaving the open spaces that cause Castle Rock to be a beautiful place and not building on every open bit of land." • "Trail linkages. I know plans are already existing. However, speeding up the process would be my primary goal. Specifically, regional trail linkages with the front range trail: Plum Creek trail north to Chatfield Resorvior along Hwy 85; Hangmans gulch trail east to Cherry Creek trail and Plum Creek south to Greenland trail. Local trail linkages would also be helpful, providing residents with easy bike or walking/running access to all areas of town. • This would be a nightmare I imagine, and a long term goal at best... but I would love to see the light rail extend south to Castle Rock. Maybe in conjunction with the new North Meadows exit, only 8 miles away!!" • "Develop the South side of Castle Rock to help alleviate congestion on the North side. Getting over to the Home Depot on Saturdays is a nightmare!! (Just one example) • Plan for growth with the roadways. (I'm not talking about roundabouts!)" • "Right now there is quite a bit of congestion on our roads! • How do we handle a doubling of our population?" • "New roads, like the long discussed route out of the Meadows to I25 or Hwy 85 needs to be implemented;we need to stop discussing and get moving. Traffic control needs to looked at more carefully especially around the I25 exit and on ramps on the Meadows/Founders Blvd. • Also, it is possible as the population continues to increase that another vote on the Light Rail might be • introduced. Frankly, we cannot understand why that was ever voted down." • Re-establish local bus service. • No more hamburger and pizza restaurants. Some other choices would be nice. Too much emphasis seems to be going toward attracting retail, which are low wage jobs. Need more skilled high paying jobs. Too many residents commute to Denver and Colorado Springs for work. • I can not think of any new goals, but please continue to keep in your consideration the need to preserve the town's quaint feeling and appeal. Too many houses and industries will just lead Castle Rock to become "South Denver." The appeal of Castle Rock is due largely to the town feel and quaintness. Trees, open spaces, walking paths, quality schools and services such as the new hospital, as well as quality police/fire services are all contributing factors to Castle Rock's "town" appeal. Expanding too quickly or without consideration to the current quaintness could lead to disastrous results for the Town of Castle Rock. • There are several areas where traffic flow and high incidences of traffic accidents need to be addressed. I sincerely hope the town remembers to address outdated infrastructure and realize with growth comes traffic. Many of the intersections near the I-25 corridor are at or above traffic capacity and new roads or expansion of existing roads should also be a top priority for our town. • Limit growth within the town. We don't need strip malls or retail business that will stand empty due to econimic downsizing • Lower property taxes. • Other than improving the traffic congestion issue, I.m not sure what they would be right now.

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• I am sure this is covered in the goals and plans... My biggest issue with CR is the traffic flow along Meadows and Founders. I purposely avoid going places (and spending money) during critical traffic hours. • "I think the goals that are establish are fine. There is a need to fine tune and emphases on the different objectives as the town go through the phases of development. • I would like to say that the goals are commendable. What we need is to recognize the phase in development, tweet and adjust to the needs of the community and economic situation. It is important to work a contingency plan along side for downturn or emergency situation." • No, I think they have done an outstanding job with the current goals. The Town should just continue to work on the goals to the best of their ability. The Town is doing a great job. • A Whole Foods would be a great addition to Castle Rock. • an outdoor music venue?? • The town needs to consider the importance of broadband today and in the future. What would the Town look like in 2030 if the Town puts some effort into encouraging better wireless and wired connectivity? The Town should evaluate goals related to ubiquitous, fast connectivity. Broadband is the transportation system of the future and needs to be considered as an important goal just like our current street infrastructure. Castle Rock should strive to achieve 100mb to 1GB connectivity options to all homes and businesses. I'm not suggesting the Town become an ISP but there are regulatory and operational decisions that could encourage investment from private companies in broadband solutions here. • - modification of traffic patterns to support larger population in 2030 • The Town is in desperate need of at least one more full-service recreation center. The Town has more than doubled since year 2000 and we are still operating with only one rec center. As a local Realtor, I have seen buyers choose to live in Highlands Ranch simply because of the receation faciities. All ages need access to these facilities. I certainly don't want our town to become another "highlands ranch" but I would like to be more competive in this arena. • Require high standards from developers and new businesses to ensure the appearance of buildings, signs, green spaces, etc provides a high quality look to our town. Don't lower standards just to attract new businesses. They will have a better chance of succeeding if people are still proud of the community after their arrival. Keep the standards high for both appearance and utility. • Develop long and short-range strategies for deciding what mixture and makeup of specific types of industry and businesses it wants to attract. Establish an identity as to what light and heavy industry we want to attract such as health care, education, technology. • Traffic flow. • An indoor tennis facility would be wonderful, since travel to Highlands Ranch and/or Colorado Springs becomes more difficult for aged players and throughout the winter months. • A healthier "strip" in downtown Castle Rock. I would love to see more restaurants and shopping in downtown, along with consideration for pedestrians and adequate parking close to businesses. • Since you already know you want the town to be 100,000-200,000 population then plan traffic, roads, intersections, infrastructure and town amenities for that. Don't build something that's good for 10 years when it'll cost 5x as much to correct it for population down the line

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(example: I-25/Founders intersection). Another 1-2 rec centers are needed with community pools, too. Currently Castle Rock has seven swim lanes for a town of 50,000+ plus swim teams. It's safe to say we need more. • I think we need to have more nice restaurants here in Castle Rock. We have a lot of fast food chains but not enough nice sit down restaurants. We also need to have something like Costco or Sam's Club here in town. Restaurants and a wholesale club are the 2 things that I still have to travel out of town for. Also, we need a big, outdoor pool for Castle Rock residents to go to. The one we currently have is too small already! • Enlarging roads that can go around the town and scaling down some of the roads that cross town. • I would like to see the town pursue acquisition of the Scott properties West of Founders and East of I25. This beautiful area should be preserved as open space for use by the surrounding communities much like what is available in the Meadows. • Put limits on commercial development and growth that could turn Castle Rock into a clone of surrounding communities. KEEP US SMALL! • It might be helpful to look at the Plum Creek facilities and incorporate them into Castle Rock's 2030 plan. The facilities include the tennis club and swimming pools. • what a waste of time • There should be a goal regarding reducing traffic congestion. • Bring back transportation for the young not old enough to drive and the old who cannot drive anymore to be able to get from one end of town to the other with free or affordable transportation. • Update the existing facilities. Stop expanding! • Please keep a focus on the community and small town feel of Castle Rock. Protecting historic buildings and neighborhoods is very important to our heritage. I would support budgetary allotments to protecting our heritage. Thank you. • "Build upon the recreation outlets that are already in existence. • Provide more community events, things that bring everyone together." • "Renewable future focus -energy water recycling etc • More about good jobs not minimum wage jobs. • Cr as a living and working destination for Denver and colo springs, not as a shopping area." • "Improve traffic flow. Decrease development...we're losing the small charm feeling • Plan a better traffic plan, for the safety of the students, at North Meadows Boulevard and Sabercat/Butterfield Drive • Install a traffic light ath the entrance/exit to the back of Castle View High School (the west exit). That is going to be a dangerous intersection to exit from when North Meadows goes through, without a light." • Transportation Services - either private or funded by government. Putting a large amount of commerical business in one area shouldn't happen again (Allen/Allen/Founders) very difficult to get around. • A lake for water storage and recreation.

50 Are there new goals you think the Town should consider incorporating as part of Vision 2030? Please explain below. Unsorted

• Need to promote and provide avenues for the redevelopment of the "downtown" district. While the expansion around the outlet mall area is important, the redevelopment of the downtown is a critical component as the area grows to an excess of 100K. We moved here from Brighton Mi. which is very similar to Castle Rock. The area was booming and the commercial and residential districts were expanding outwards. However, it was not until the DDA (downtown dev. authority) financed a study of what it needed to do to draw people back to the downtown. Over about a 10 - 15 year period (even through the economic downturn) the downtown area was revamped and now has many restaurants, bars and shops that draw patrons from 30 - 40 miles+ away. It is the place to be! Check it out. • Finish the four lanes of Meadows Blvd!! • Fix the roads at meadows and i 25 which have become very congested. • Establishment of additional goals related to serving underprivileged populations within the Town - especially children/families. • "Improved major thoroughfares. • More hotels to capture tourism dollars. • Costco." • Less is more. • "We must have public transportation! • Need to get rid of Tabor" • Morr community activities. Better matketing of events • Limit growth. Maintain and develop what we have. More events at DC Event Center. Better Artfest and Wine Fest. Continue Starlighting and make it a better event. Continue Car Show. Support the local businesses we do have. Give them tax breaks, or whatever. It feels like the town and county is very good working with the chamber so continue down that route. Support them so this small base can sustain those business. Continue revitalizing downtown. Preserve our natural open space and ridgeline. Stop building Richmond cities within Castle Rock. Support our local government, police, and firefighters. We don't need to be bigger to be better. Keep Castle Rock on the list of best small city, best places to live. If I wanted to live in a Highlands Ranch or Parker atmosphere, I'd move there. I've stayed here in CR for 13 years because I still love the town, love the growth that's been achieved, but feel that the growth is enough. Let's sustain and maintain. Park Meadows is right down the road. We don't need more shopping. We don't need an amusement park or other tacky attractions up and down I- 25. We've got the outlet mall, movie theatre, hospital. I also heard there's a bigger rec center coming on Ridge Road. Enough already! Slow down and enjoy the progress already made. • You better get some renewable water. why this wasn't addressed 10-20 years ago is beyond me. • Stop voting for large parcels and burger joints until you do something about the ever growing traffic problem. Is there really a plan and if so WHEN!! • "Since growth is iminent in Castle Rock,. the residents need another recreation center with indoor swimming and other recreational opportunities. Would also like to see an area for senior and/or disabled persons, in the new regional park or in the field south of the current rec center of exercise equipment specifically for this group of individuals.Some of the newer ADA accessible equipment that works based on body percentage strength would be a great addition.

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With the County looking at an increase of 1 in 4 residents of the County turning 60+ by 2020 we need to be more accessible for this population of people as people are living much longer than previously and they need options to age successfully. • We need to have some type of shuttle service like the previous CATCO service. I think we can get by with 14 passenger vehicles, however, there is a need to get around the Town and County. I believe the senior population being the population that vote would agree to a tax increase at this point to assist with the cost of public transportation and even be willing to pay a small (.50) one way charge." • "* weeds are a problem around town and in developments • * more xeriscaping and water saving classes" • Traffic on Founders/Meadows is terrible. The Northbound exit and trying to turn into Milestone or the North stores is very congested and dangerous. Adding that many businesses on the corner was irresponsible. We need to look into adding back the exit for highway 85 and a east bound exit close to the Justice center. We also need to encourage King Sooper/City Market to build another grocery store in the Meadows. • I would like to see an indoor arena that could host concerts or the circus. • Over-growth mitigation. • Alleviating congested traffic areas (I-25 and Founders) and planning for future growth while keeping in mind traffic growth impacts. • None that I can think of • Help facilitate businesses to come into town that create recreational activities for kids/teens. • Pubic transportation is needed. • "Don't let money change the ridgeline development clause. don't sell us out just because they buyer has a fat wallet. • Listen to residents and what they want. Stop seeing everything as a dollar figure and focus on the community that which we are. • Don't waste money on a stupid art work that lights up .. Like the outlets... Spend our money on the things we need! • Focus on recreation." • "Continue to create and enhance recreational opportunities. • A focus on transportation and traffic is crucial." • Please do not allow gaudy LED signage to ruin the character of Castle Rock. Allowing the large LED sign at the Outlet Mall was a mistake. • The town should adopt a goal of keeping national political party money and influence out of town government campaigns. The elected officials of the town should work towards the town's best interests and not the best interest of their associated parties. • I think one of the things Castle ROck is really lacking is transportation connecting Castle Rock to Lincoln Station. There are so many specialist doctors up north. The elderly need a way of easily commuting into town. Moreover, if you are interested in a college campus here, that would further the need for public transportation connecting Castle Rock to Centennial. I didn't realize how critical this was until we took in a foreign exchange student and had to provide his commute daily to Lincoln as there were no other options.

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• Make sure the roads can handle the increase in pop. No morning and evening traffic jams. • A second Recreation Center that is more affordable and inline with offerings of other local cities such as Highlands Ranch. Current Rec Center is dated and far too costly. • "1.) I didn't see any particulars around technological infrastructure. How much of a high capacity digital network (like fiber optics) is in place, planned or in the long term plan? • 2.) How robust and forward looking is the city's Emergency Preparedness Plan? Is it strong enough on its own or does it depend heavily on the State of CO? Does City (and the County) have ability to communicate in the event cell phone networks are disrupted?" • It would be good to take the fairgrounds or someplace else to put a large event center to use for conventions and other activities. Bringing in tax dollars from people outside our area is a plus and it offers a larger venue of concerts and events for our town without having to drive to Denver. Joe Albers 4860 Bluesky Dr. CR 80109 • Improve traffic flow off I-25 at Founder's/Meadows exit. Move the train tracks away from the main part of town. Build Community Gardens. Promote New Business and Industry. • Consider more Parks and Recs further east. • Looking closely at traffic flows and high traffic areas, traffic lights etc. Outside of the neighborhood limits and near existing and possible retail areas. Developing roads, etc to meet the needs of residents and others coming into the town- for example people coming into town to access the outlet mall. • Castle Rock is still a pretty conservative place to live. If you start making a bunch of changes and allow for a bunch of liberals to move in and take over, we will be another Boulder. We love living here and want to preserve it as it is. • "ACC is a great start on education • High tech jobs • Castle Rock is still considered a great place to live but how many people really work here, it is still a bedroom community for Denver and CS." • Better traffic control. Light runners and speeders. • While we develop infrastructure, roads, housing and educational facilities, we also need to maintain the quality of life of the residents. I am concerned with over development leading to environmental impacts that we cannot even foresee today. Air and ground pollution, waste disposal, loss of open spaces and vistas we currently have all are important factors to consider as we move forward with this town vision. We need to have goals around maintaining the environment in which we all live. • One suggestion would be to encourage the construction of additional sit down restaurants, perhaps an Olive Garden and Red Lobster. We appreciate the fast food variety, but more upscale dining would be great! • I know the town wants to keep the "small town" atmopshere and so do I. However, it may be worth considering to add light rail service/connectivity to Denver and/or Colorado Springs. • "Again, our finite supply of water needs to be forefront in all growth planning. • The Town should work closely with CDOT to insure safety and necessary new exits along the I- 25 corridor through the Town limits, along with maintaining Hwy. 86 (Founders Pkwy) which is currently in terrible condition from Woodlands Blvd to I-25. • The Town needs to promote diversity of people and their cultures." 53 Are there new goals you think the Town should consider incorporating as part of Vision 2030? Please explain below. Unsorted

• Re-instate local transportation (bus) service. • Re-establish public transportation system, or get RTD/Mountain Metro to service the area. • Olive Garden, Barnes & Noble, stop building in open space. PRESERVE OPEN SPACE. No more house development in Terrain. No more in Meadows. • "Again, my main concern is traffic. It is getting terrible. The streets should be part of the plan as the development is done not five or ten years after the fact. Case in point - the four lane portion of Meadows Parkway stops at Prairie Hawk. There is already infrastructure there for four lanes so why does it go down to four lanes. • Also, the city is accepting shody work when development is done. For example, on Prairie Hawk the changes made to go into the new strip mall (Einsteins, ANB bank, etc.) were poorly completed. Rather than a new smooth street, the street is now rough due to poor workmanship of the paving. This is unacceptable. If improvements are being made, then do it right! This happened on Red Hawk Drive too where a section was paved, but done in a very sloppy way. I hope that when the developer is done on the section of Red Hawk that now has a bump, the city will require the developer to fix the street properly and not leave us with a mess." • I believe that the primary goal of the town should be to encourage primary employers to locate here. Having businesses where people can work near home is the single most important thing that can promote the quality of life that the town can be proud of. • "The town needs to be more aggressive about attracting people to come and enjoy Castle Rock and also giving the current resident more of a reason to not have to leave for their entertainment needs, • putt putt golf....bowling....a Dave and Busters type facility.....indoor/outdoor water park etc etc etc" • We feel that SMART GROWTH and ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY should added to the town's goals. We realize that the town is destined to grow, but the pace of growth should be slowed to allow for smarter, more careful planning and development. Other cities and towns around the country who emphasize smart growth and sustainability have some of the highest quality of life in the country. Castle Rock also has a wonderful quality of life, but we fear that at over 100,000 people, much of that quality of life may be lost. We strongly feel that the pace at which the town reaches build out should be slowed to allow the type of planning needed to preserve the town's quality of life. Sustainability goals such as energy independence, greenhouse gas reduction, water conservation, waste reduction, and multi-modal transportaion (e.g., light rail, walkability/bikability) should also be incorporated into the town goals, as these will ultimately enhance quality of life as well. • Being new to Castle Rock, and a person who enjoys the small town feel of the downtown area, I highly encourage you to seek as many ways as possible to preserve that. While I appreciate 'low cost' housing options and alternatives - I'm grateful for the low crime rates that seem to be present here. I'd like to know that government is looking at ways to ensure that both reside in harmony here in Castle Rock. • "Keep up the good job. • I think traffic is starting to get very busy on.Founders Parkway. At Allen street it sometime takes two traffic light cycles to through."

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• Please, please build another rec center in Castewood Ranch! We are outgrowing the current rec center and the land off of Mikelson & Lantern where the proposed High School was supposed to be would be perfect. • "CUT BACK ON UNNECESSARY SPENDING-THE NEW PARK SOUTH OF TOWN IS A PRIME EXAMPLE. • BEAUTIFUL, NATURAL LANDSCAPING IS BEING REPLACED WITH MANICURED, WATER- DEPENDENT AREAS THAT WILL REQUIRE CONSTANT MAINTENANCE. • LOOK AROUND-WE DO NOT HAVE AN ABUNDANCE OF WATER. • USE OUR RESOURCES TO PROMOTE NATURAL, NATIVE BEAUTY." • Yes. I went to a senior what do you want the other day. Cry babies. If they got everything they wanted every older person would move here. that would create a unjust tax burden on the younger people. With the number of individuals ageing up if to many programs are set into place they will become unafordable faster then one might think. • Improve and expand sidewalks on fifth street leading up to highway 86 so that residents can bike or walk into town • Attractions that put Castle Rock on the map. Large ampitheatre (like Red Rocks Ampitheatre). • Better access between the east and west sides of town. • "Completing the four lane Meadows Pkwy road from the Meadows to the I-25 appears to have begun already. But it won't be enough to deal with the congestion around the I-25. The additional on ramp to the I-25 to the north of the Founders ramps, hopefully, will not be delayed. Something more needs to be done in the area of the I-25 ramps on Founders. Possibly simple changes to the timing of the traffic lights would help, temporarily. Traffic going into Home Depot, Sprouts, Starbucks, etc is almost always heavy no matter what time of day. A longer left turn light, or better, a second left turn lane. However, I don't think that's possible there. Even with another ramp to the north, the congestion on Founders may not improve because of the way all these large businesses, with the customer traffic, are just too close to the I-25 on/off ramps. And they've just continued to put more businesses right in that area. Great progress but not for traffic. • It's the only thing that really sticks out in my mind as an area that truly needs change. And maybe that is in the works. I admit I'm terrible about following the plans of the town." • There is nonsense of community. People drive home from denver or the springs, go in the garage, and never know their neighbors. The "old guard" is still influencing goals and not looking forward. Where are the RTD services so Denverites could easily come here and support the non existent reason to come to CR. open the skating rink longer, have bands play there in the non ice time. Have an event every other weekend or at least once a month that would draw LOTS of people from out of town. More bicycle events that are marketed better so the participants stay longer, enjoy the town and area more, show the merchants how to make money from the event and not BITCH about it. • New Rec center that is more affordable for families • Need better traffic flow at Santa Fe and Founders - hopefully the new exit will help. • Restaurants and bars offering live music, open past 10pm. All people leave Castle Rock for this • Continue with the open space, small town feel and trails goals but I would like to see more initiative into bicycle safety, primarily trails and shoulders on roadways.

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• We already stress keeping the "small town" character. We should ask ourselves are the goals really adding to this value? I would say the changes I've seen in the last 5 years are not. • NO MORE CHARTER SCHOOLS. • Acquire more land/rights for future greenspace or parks on the northern edges of town. The new regional Phillip S. Miller park will be a major plus as the area grows and this project should be replicated elsewhere in the town. • "1) Significantly reduce the cost of water to residents. • 2) My family really enjoys the grange. With the increasing population, I would like to see another community center like this built. I would prefer an indoor year round swimming pool and workout facility like they have in Highlands Ranch." • I believe with the projected population growth we will need to have more schools for our children. • Work with RTD to bring light rail service down here. • Bringing a Costco into the community. There are too many restaurants and fast foods options. If restaurants continue to open in Castle Rock, there should be some expectations regarding the type of foods/service they provide to help keep residents healthy as many are becoming increasingly overweight or obese. • Keep streets in better repair and improve Founders and Meadows Pkwy for better traffic flow at I25 • With regards to commercial development, it would be nice to see more facilities in town that encourage families to stay in Castle Rock rather than driving to Highlands Ranch, Littleton or Lone Tree. Examples: indoor ice skating rink, bowling alley, family fun center. • "We need to keep in mind a well-functioning infrastructure such as roads that can handle the capacity we are requesting of it, i.e. the Meadows. We need to make sure we have appropriate plowing services in the winters. • We should require xeriscaping in all new development (commercial and residential) to help conserve water and also continue to encourage water conservation in the rest of the city through conversion to xeriscaping. • We need to hold developers and builders to a higher standard of cleanliness on their construction sites." • As it is a fact that many residents commute and it is expected that the town will continue to grow, I feel that it is extremely important to keep up with the significant increase in traffic, especially along main roads that lead to freeway access points. • More parks in the central/downtown area. Festival park is great, but wish we had something more like Wash Park in Denver. Castle Rock needs to attract and accommodate the younger generation because they're the ones that spend money and will live downtown. • We were so disappointed when Frex and the local shuttle were discontinued public transportation. Please make lightrail, or shuttles a priority as our population ages. • More upscale development - independent retailers instead of big box chain stores; more upscale housing on much larger lots - encourage custom homes instead of large scale development of tract housing and you will attract wealthier residents to increase the tax base and provide employment opportunities. The town will also be a lot more attractive as a whole

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and will require fewer natural resources - like water - to sustain. More and more low quality housing is not the answer. • Public transportation is very important in town like Castle Rock. We should in courage the passing of the RTD tax. We need light rail here I Castle Rock. The traffic here is outrages for a town this size. • "Reduce commercial property taxes • Provide greater incentives for new commercial" • Create Douglas Community College in Castle Rock, giving the community an identity for continuing education. With a DCC, the CR business community would have a huge influence on curriculum, allowing DCC to creat a workforce specifically for our community. • I still feel that traffic flow is a huge issue in parts of town. I think that moving forward, the planning committee should be very conscious of how traffic will be affected as new businesses are brought in. Placement of the businesses, parking, and flow in and out and how it affects the major accesses all need to be planned out better. I completely hate to drive on Founders parkway between Santa Fe and Woodland Blvd. I avoid it if at all possible, and I don't want to have any more issues as new places are developed. I would also like to see a second access to cross over the railroad tracks into the meadows south of Meadows Blvd. This would help traffic flow - I often want to access the movie theater or other businesses, but I do not want to sit and wait for the left turn from Santa Fe to Meadows. One option is to put in a double turn lane there to help with traffic flow, but if another access road could go across to Prairie Hawk Dr. that would also help. One other issue that I have is the off ramp from I25 to Meadows Blvd. The far right lane is an egress lane that does not end, but there are so many cars that are in that lane and they want to turn left at the very first traffic light - N. Castleton Dr. There is a sign on the exit ramp that says to be in the left right turn lane for Castleton Dr. but very few people do that - I think the town needs to consider putting up some of those white poles on the left of that lane that direct the cars to continue straight from the right turn lane off the highway. This would help reduce accidents from cars stopping when they don't need to, or trying to cross over 4 lanes of traffic to go left at Castleton Dr. This is a huge issue, and I am sure that safety would be a concern. I am sure you can check to see how many accidents have happened there in order to determine if this would be appropriate. I don't think it would be all that costly, but it would save aggravation and accidents in the future. • The goals state that water and infrastructure should be in place for new growth. I don't think this has been done in the past as evidenced by our expensive water bills. Before any more new housing or commercial building is allowed, a proven affordable water source should be provided along with the money to pay for the new roads, sewer and water lines, and the additional government employees needed to serve these new residents. This has always been promised in the past but when new sub-divisions were annexed, the existing residents had to pay for the growth which made their cost of living rise above normal while lowering the quality of life. • "First and most important is transportation related issues. Roads & pulblic bus or light-rail. • Second, in my opinion is the problem with our water, the process which is now ongoing has a profound effect on budget minded individuals, (such as those retired or on fixed income), water needs to be more affordable, now."

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• "The town does not need to grow to 100,000. The nice little town atmosphere is fast disappearing. • Wake up and look at what we have and preserve it." • Develop a strategy for providing regional transit service between Castle Rock and Denver, and also Colorado Springs. Develop a transit service for the town. • I hate to be a wet blanket, no pun intended, but if firm commitments for adequate future water have not been obtained by 2020, I think your Vision 2030 might need to be re-thought. • Pave Castle Oaks Drive and get a light on US 83 at Castle Oaks Drive and perhaps on Founders. • "1. I would like to see the town more aggressively pursue water conservation and reward those who beat their budget allocation. • 2. I would like to see the city pursue a plan to extend the RTD rail or bus service to the town. Linking up with the Littleton or Denver line would bring the resources of ACC or DU within easy reach and meet your higher education goal." • reduce water consumption in public parks as much as possible. • Government needs to be more open-minded toward medical marijuana stores/facilities which would only be more tax revenue for the town to use toward future projects, etc... Also- it would appear we need more independent thinking folks in power and not so much right wing ideology that only makes Castle Rock less appealing to so many. • "We read today in The Hub, Denver Post, about CR's new plan for lighting in the downtown area. As we understand it, flashing lights, strings of lights,' neon signs and rooftop lighting will not need prior approval. Frankly this plan sounds like it has the potential to make the quaint downtown look more like Las Vegas, or some other cheap tourist place. Maybe we didn't understand the article correctly. More signage might be helpful so that some of the restaurants and shops can be better identified, but there should be some group with responsibility to limit the kind of signage you'd see in a ""T-shirt shop' street in a shoddy resort area. • We like the CR goals. There are challenges with infill housing development surrounding downtown given the nature of the terrain and the need to balance open space with development. Our experience as fairly new residents of the town, is that CR is not compact; it's spread out with key stores and restaurants in widely different places. It seems like CR grew up one development at a time without a coherent plan for traffic arteries to connect various elements. We live in Cobblestone Ranch so we are isolated from CR proper. There are no opportunities for shopping or restaurants close to us; we understand this is likely to come as the number of homes grows. There is no really direct way to get from our home to downtown CR; and no traffic light at either exit from our development. Castle Oaks Dr. is not yet paved. Getting from Founders to downtown seems convoluted and congested. Streets like Woodlands don't go through from Founders to the Rec Center." • Maintainig the natural beauty of the area. Limiting growth. Finding renewable water before further development carried out. Current water supply and traffic corridors do not even support present population. • Commercial growth and quality of life for Castle Rock require the best possible roadways.... I recognize that "streets" are included in the current goal set, but I strongly believe dealing with vehicular traffic issues needs to be given higher priority.... perhaps in a separately stated goal. Requirements for more and better roadways should be anticipated not merely reacted to. The 58 Are there new goals you think the Town should consider incorporating as part of Vision 2030? Please explain below. Unsorted

Town of Castle Rock is the best planned and governed community I have lived in. I do think, however, that trying to be "all things to all people" is not an appropriate long term philosophy. More focus on roadways and less on some other issues/goals is appropriate in my judgment. • Public transportation such as shuttles, bus, cabs, light rail extension to Castle Rock • "Yes: • 1. Lower the town's public sector costs. • 2. Lower the sales tax. • 3. Lower the town's ridiculously high cost of living. • 4. Dump IREA • 5. Stop the water phobia mania. It really is pathetic." • I know the city thinks that they are not in the golf /parks/open space business but it is opportunities like this that will bring more people to the area. Perhaps dedicated resources to enhance these area would be appropriate. • Work to bring RTD/light rail to Castle Rock - the congestion at Ridge Gate, Lincoln, C-470 has increased significantly given the grown and new connections to Parker. My commute 5 years ago was 25 min. It now takes me that long to get past C470 and my commute time has doubled. I know many people who have moved from Castle Rock because of this and am considering it myself if something isn't done to allow public transportation to Castle Rock from Denver. • I want to be sure we don't turn our town into a strip mall heaven and lose sight of what so many of us love about "The Rock". Even the addition of the "Vegas style" sign at the outlets is abhorrent to me. And I doubt is has added one retailer or increased sales at all. Clearly the retailers don't like it since every 3rd scene is of a "deer or outdoors" which means the retailers are not paying to advertise there. So we have to weigh out our growth options, mandate that retailers keep the spirit of Castle Rock in their plans when designing their facilities, and maintain good traffic patterns and not "congest" the entire town with a tire store, liquor store, and gas station. • There should be a Goal focused on environmental sustainability. Do we really have enough water for 100,000 residents? Perhaps we really can't get that big. Work with local utility franchises to promote and incentivize things like rooftop solar and other efficiencies. • Mass transportation connecting to Denver!!! • I would say try and getting either a Costco or Sam's Club here in the town. • We need to reevaluate how much growth we are willing to support here in CR. We are ruining our lovely landscape and making the town look ugly. just another boring Denver suburb. If we stop all this building out now, then there's still a chance to keep the small town charm and character and preserve the beauty and foliage of this unique region. • I think that a clear vision for the downtown area is needed. I envision something similar to downtown Littleton, with an arts/antiques/boutique focus, coupled with quality options for dining and entertainment. • "1) Redevelopment of the southwest part of town. The area of town around I-25 and Wolfensberger is a hodgepodge of shops and industrial parks. The restaurants are run down and the area in general is very unattractive. I would like to see this area given a facelift and nicer shops and restaurants brought in. Like the rest of CR, I would like to see fewer cheap fast 59 Are there new goals you think the Town should consider incorporating as part of Vision 2030? Please explain below. Unsorted

food restaurants and chains (Jack in the Box, Olive Garden, McDonalds) and nicer cafe type restaurants put in that serve a higher quality of food. • 2) Light rail to Castle Rock. Many residents commute to Denver and this service would enable us to travel to work, save gas, and lower congestion on I-25. • 3) Congestion reduction around I-25 on Meadows/Founders." • "As I stated before, with all of the anticipated growth, just include access to all of the different areas. Right now all access off I-25 is very congested and doesn't seen to work. • I also like that maintaining the small town feel is a priority." • Try to do something about the water prices in town, this is the only grief I have with the town. Water costs too much!! • Slow the construction of houses in areas like the Meadows and Red Hawk in order to preserve views and illusion of space between houses. • No • The Richmond American housing development of Cobblestone Ranch needs to become more accessible to the Town f Castle Rock. Right now, the overwhelming majority of the development conducts most, if not all, of its shopping and business activities in Parker, CO. This s because of the convenience of the paved thoroughfare of CO 83/Parker Road that allows year-round access to Parker. The main road from Cobblestone Ranch to the Town of Castle Rock is Castle Oaks Drive, which is a 3+ mile unpaved dirt road that ultimately connects into the Terrain development at the intersection of Castle Oaks and Autumn Sky. During extended periods of rainfall in the spring and fall, along with the majority of the winter weather, Castle Oaks Drive becomes muddy, marshy, and extremely "washboardy", and at times is practically impassable due to the amount of damage/wear and tear on vehicle suspension systems. As a result, the Town of Castle Rock is probably losing out on substantial amounts of business and shopping income since the Cobblestone Ranch residents opt to take the paved road (CO 83/Parker Road) into Parker instead of driving into Castle Rock. The Cobblestone Ranch subdivision is currently experiencing a tremendous amount of growth with new housing starts rapidly increasing on almost a daily basis. Please consider a goal of paving Castle Oaks Drive as soon as possible. Otherwise, the residents of Cobblestone Ranch will continue to feel alienated and separated from the Town of Castle Rock, a town they actually prefer to call home versus the town of Parker, CO. • Traffic, traffic, traffic • The town of Castle Rock needs to get rid of their current ban on pit bulls. Anyone who has ever met a typical pit bull knows that they are generally extremely human and dog friendly, despite the false information given to us by the media. I ask that the town of Castle Rock do some research on how ineffective and costly breed specific legislation is to a community. Castle Rock is excluding new residents from moving here because it won't allow certain members of their family to live here based solely on myths and prejudice. I myself would love to rescue a pit bull and give him/her happy and safe home, but due to Castle Rock's unfair law I cannot make my dream a reality. I am so passionate about this that my goal is to move out of Castle Rock as soon as I am financially able to. While Castle Rock may have a lot of positive things, nothing distracts me from the fact that it supports discrimination and murder, which is what I tell everyone who asks me how I like living here. There are much better solutions to decrease the number of dog bites that don't involve banning an entire group of dogs who have done nothing

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wrong except look a certain way. Please consider my feedback as I believe it to be a very serious animal rights issue that is holding Castle Rock back from being a great community. • Need to work on the traffic congestion issues at the I-25 entrance/exits, specifically at Founders. • The legalized marijuana that Colorado allows should STAY OUT OF Castle Rock. • Downtown needs more investment from the Town so that it can be improved. • "- Extension of the light rail into town • - Adopt a slowed, limited growth plan to allow community services to grow organically with the town. Pushing to reach 100,000 residents by 2030 will destroy all aspects of quality of life and Castle Rock will be a shell of it's former self." • I think the goals are in line with where Castle Rock is going in the future. I am concerned about the infrastructure of the town and its ability to support an additional 50k residents as what is being described as the potential town population. We live in the Meadows and have been there for three years. It is amazing the amount of growth in this time frame let alone additional residents in our area of town. We are already seeing the affects of this growth on the infrastructure. Assuming a good portion of the growth will take place in the Meadows, I don't see how we can support this growth. • At the present time the bulk of the income for the area comes from those who commute to jobs outside this area. Over time this will create a greater income problem for young workers entering the job market. Unless development increases a larger more diverse commercial base, it will be likely that the population will age offering little to keep a younger population within the area. The area's age is increasing as a result and the town will not be able to sustain itself without accepting the need for a more diverse commercial base to create a future except for older more established individuals who work somewhere else, feel no need to create a sustainable community. • Expand the Rec Center boundaries to include residents outside of the current boundaries. It is ridiculous that not all Castle Rock residents get the "resident" discount for use of the Rec Center. If these boundaries are created to limit access due to overcrowding, then open more Rec Centers. • Please think about planning less from an apparent corporate-like perspective focusing growth on and think about the town from the perspective of the residents who moved here for the small town feel. • "1. More entrainment options - there are only a handful of actual restaurants in town. Solicitation of more upscale options and not fast food would allow for more growth. When you look at what we have to offer, keeping dollars and residents in town is better then going into Lone Tree. • 2. Corporate employment - we do well with attracting small business but what about larger opportunities. Would support growth better and again keep residents in town. Too many travel from Castle Rock to Lone Tree or Greenwood Village to work or play... • 3. Traffic on I25 - getting into town around 4-5pm is a nightmare. Traffic can get backed up on the freeway. I have friends that don't want to go to the outlets at certain times of the day due to this. Sitting through 2-3 lights to get off of the freeway is absurd. • 4. Light rail - I realize that there is a high cost to this but this would support fantastic growth. Getting around Denver is simple now that light rail has been brought in. This would encourage 61 Are there new goals you think the Town should consider incorporating as part of Vision 2030? Please explain below. Unsorted

more travel and would boost the outlets if it terminated users there. I believe that park meadows has thrived with this addition." • I think that the founders village pool should have a slide and diving board. Most all pools have both of these if not one of them. The pool was a lot deeper and cooler before they re designed it. I think they should add some big name restaurants in the fields behind the theater and by the railroad tracks, like Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Texas Road House, then we wouldn't have to travel very far to go eat at one. I also think that when our fair come into castle rock they should have more teen/adult rides because all they have are like 3 toddler rides. • "High Traffic and a low walk score community like Highlands Ranch are things I would not value in our community. It is becoming ""californicated."" Too many cars and not enough room for them. We need a transportation/traffic plan that will accommodate the growth we will have and also addresses the problems we are having now with congestion. Even if we were to create jobs within our community, getting to and from the job will add to our traffic problems. • We have quality standards for housing, but just like many of our laws on the books, we are not spending the resources to enforce them and really have quality control. Our houses are too close together, communities are too dense with these homes and adding to our overall congestion." • Green energy. Bring back the town shuttle, even if there is a charge to ride. More rec centers. • To help maintain current property values of homeowners, especially when new development is considered. • Becoming more bicycle and pedestrian friendly, with connection between the various neighborhoods that are convenient and safe. • More variety of foods places and few more gas stations near outlet malls • I think the two most important initiatives for the city right now are fixing traffic flow problems, and encouraging non-retail employers to set up shop here. Making Castle Rock self-sustaining for its residents should be a top priority. If we can live, work and play all within the city limits, it will make the city even more attractive and make our economy that much stronger. • Prior to building more housing we need to be able to handle the traffic. • "1. While the attraction of ""family-friendly"" facilities, activities, etc. is fantastic I find that the town neglects the younger adult families in town that do not yet/are not planning on having children. Many of the events/facilities in town focus on the family but it would be very nice to have the town focus on adult facilities. (For example, I have to travel outside of town limits for my gym.) For folks with parents, they might enjoy the occasional ""adult only"" time! • 2. I would love to see more high-end entertainment facilities in town. Examples might be more diverse, trendy restaurants similar to those in downtown Denver, miniature golf, bowling alley (similar to the one in Cornerstar), more live music/concerts downtown, etc." • Long term transit needs including light rail. Limiting residential growth based on water demand. • If we truly anticipate the population growing to 100,000 we should be looking at ways to improve and grow the existing road infrastructure. Moving an additional 50,000 people around without constant road and street delays . • "Addition of free/low-cost public transportation, especially for seniors

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• Edicational opportunities in the way of enrichment courses for seniors, both for credit and non- credit" • Public Transportation commuter access to Denver & Colorado Springs needs to be implemented

Question 7. What about Castle Rock do you most directly associate with its small-town identity? (Select all that apply.)

Unsorted • community events • The sound of the train horn - very small town feel vs an overpopulated suburban area. Parker is smaller that Castle Rock in population, but we have the small town charm that Parker doesn't have. • Trails that connect downtown to locations such as Plum Creek and the Meadows. • Distance from larger, denser cities • It can't always be 'family friendly'. Castle Rock's done enough of that! Everyone should be welcome! • Create incentives for businesses downtown instead of along Founders/Meadow. • Entertainment options for diverse population (don't think family-friendly entertainment is the only kind that makes the identity "small town") • Quality services (i.e. medical, police, fire services) • bike paths • I like how when you go somewhere people are friendly and polite here..it is like that in other parts of Colorado • This is the best part of CR. • Would like to see more parking in down town CR • Community Events, Architecture with small town character • Don't have to go outside my community for everyday life. • Castle Rock is not a "small town" anymore. • I don't want to live in Highland's Ranch or Aurora with hundreds of thousands of other people. • Sense of places and geographies, less concrete open areas • Being a community not just an area on a map. A place others want to come visit and see. • Less traffic lights. • Just leave it as a small town. • Need more dog friendly parks! • The reality is Castle Rock is growing and maintaining a small-town identitiy will be difficult. Eventually people will want more and will compromise the small-town identity in order to have more resources (businesses, restaurants, clubs, banks, etc). Maybe the town needs to redefine small-town identity because it does not coincide with the projected growth of the town. Importance on small-town identity may stifle the Vision 2020. • Local businesses that support the community is the key. Many of the new businesses are not community friendly meaning - they do not understand the importance of giving to the 63 Keeping in mind the examples you indicated fit very well or just fine with your vision of Castle Rock's small town identity, which of the following were most influential in your selections? (Select your top three.) Unsorted

community in order to get back.The older businesses are getting tired of carrying on this tradition without the new ones stepping up. Maybe they (new businesses) don't understand this concept and need to be educated about it. • no 6, 7, 8 lane roads to accommodate too much traffic due to poor growth planning • Geographic Size • I love Castle ROck's activities (movies, fireworks, wine festival, Oktoberfest, etc.) • Castle Rock has lost its small-town charm completely. • Family owned and operated businesses • Not being considered another Denver suburb • OPEN SPACE • Look and feel of the buildings, community involvement. • LACK OF CONSTANT BUILDING & CHANGES. • I worry that the Meadows will be the next Highlands Ranch • it's ridiculous to think you can feel like a small town when you have a population of 100,000 • Is a population cap being considered? My family definitely appreciates this being a smaller town! • Limiting population with high quality only development is the only way to maintain small town character • emphasis on events • having most business located downtown • Ability to walk across street and park on street. • Low density • It is not attached to a Denver Suburb • C.R. is no longer a small town. None apply any more • who cares about small town identity?; Stupid • Having events accessible (i.e. limited frustration over parking, access) • Small town = small population = less aggressive growth and development. • Architectural style. Festivals. • Houses with lots of land • the current lack of multi unit, large scale dwellings...which is positive to that feel • I love the weekend festivals in the summer, ice rink was brilliant! • There is little community being developed by recent construction of single family houses separted by fences and location. • Local Transportation Plan Needed to alleviate cars and traffic. Lower density and limit sprawl. • The easy access to rural, open spaces.

Question 8. Keeping in mind the examples you indicated fit very well or just fine with your vision of Castle Rock's small town identity, which of the following were most influential in your selections? (Select your top three.)

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Unsorted • houses should not be built on top of each other • reuse of existing buildings, so they don't become eye sores • It's all about location. There is a location in Castle Rock for a variety of businesses and residential housing, just not all in downtown. • Visible and emotional breaks between areas, concrete blur is ugly • Commercial buildings • Placement • You need to decide if the Town is a small-town or is it becoming a city. • street crowding, parking, individual upkeep • Housing affordability • Much prefer "town like" structures to the more current/modern sky scraper style you see in large cities • Keep building small. Not muti stories like big office buildings and housing. • large and numerous office buildings are typically not found in small towns • the clown council should quit worrying about the town's appearance • The less intensity of development and the more traditional designs the better. • Landscaping (not drought tolerant), street trees

Question 9. Keeping in mind the examples you indicated did not fit well or did not fit at all with your vision of Castle Rock's small town identity, which of the following were most influential in your selections? (Select your top three.)

Unsorted • really tacky signs that flash pictures and brightly lit words. Really trashy • I think it is important to have a mix of different types of scale, use, architectural character that is a blend. I don't want Castle Rock looking the same all over town. Uniqueness and culture are important. • ditto from above. There should be no skyscrapers or any high rises. That's not a small town feeling. • Anything that may not be sustainable long term, or limit diversity • watch out for over building, especially multifamily housing • I live in Castle Rock to GET AWAY from the large buildings and shopping meccas. Again, they are within a 15 minute drive if you need something. • Too many retails in the same area leads to congestion, heat from concrete look of blight. Development needs to be upheld to planning standards. Visual breaks, wind and shade needed. • commercial or not • placement • I don't favor high buildings nor do I like contemporary design

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• Castle Rock is in the middle of an identity crisis. You can't say you are a small-town and then want Tokyo Joes ten minutes down the street. It does not make sense. A small town is unique in that it has specific characteristics that no other places have. Castle Rock has King Soopers, WalMart, Einstein Bagels, Panera and is incorporating other well known businesses in order to attract indiviuals to come for a visit, a stay or establish permanent residency. • Street crowding, parking, tendency for trashy appearances due to lack of upkeep • Signage, keep the signage small and respectable • How about LACK of character? • High density housing and muti story buildings would make it feel like the tech center, to busy and cluttered. Keep the architected simple as not to have a to new/contemporary feel. • Although some people might enjoy living downtown, housing above retail is typically done because of a lack of space. Housing above retail can only add to more congestion downtown. And where do residents park. More parking lots? Not a small town then. • The least amount of apartment complexes and multifamily housing the town builds, the happier I will be. • The neon monument signs are getting out of control and take away from the landscape of our beautiful city. • The more intense the development and the more contemporary and more commercial the design the worse it is. • Need to watch the zoning so there isn't a little bit of everything. Keep it consistent • Tilt up construction should not be allowed - plain vanilla walls should not be allowed, small buildings on huge lots is a waste of land • Aethetics • Large parking lots don't fit

Question 10. Are there any other comments you'd like to provide on the Vision 2030 process? Please explain below.

Unsorted • I would say we could mirror and plan after Fort Collins. • I sound like a broken record but I had looked at Parker as a place to live but chose Castle Rock because of the traffic in Parker. 6 years later and the traffic here is really bad. When you have to sit at lights for 3 rotations there is something wrong. Long term planning when it comes to roads is very important, Quick fixes don't work. Figure it out and fix it. I lived in a well planned community in Minnesota and we didn't have traffic issues at all. There were higher speeds, wide enough roads, options to get in and out of your neighborhoods and lights that were properly timed. Why can't that be done here? The town, Woodbury, was just growing when we moved in and it grew rapidly yet none of these problems happened. • keep out of debt, taxes low and most will be happy • A small town feel has the quaint neighborhood where you have your own lawn. The only thing we don't like about Castle Rock is you live on top of your neighbors. I can't even keep window treatments open on one side of our home.

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• Obviously location has an enormous impact on the suitability of different types of development. What may fit the I-25 corridor would not fit in downtown Castle Rock. What may be a successful addition to Castle Rock's "small town" vibe is another town center type area that mimics historic downtown. Historic downtown can't be expanded but another area could be developed to compliment what we already have. • I already think that the north end of Castle Rock has lost it's charm and appeal, as I said before it's become "Highlands Ranch South". Hopefully the central core and south end of town can maintain it's charm and appeal through better planned growth objectives. • "Investigate traffic flow on Plum Creek to enter I-25 north bound. Suggest making right (west) lane as turn only onto I-25 and the left lane with an option to go straight or turn right onto North bound I-25. • Currently the back up bothersome and could be improved with a little better traffic design to improve flow and waiting time." • Keep CR classy and keep the houses from being built on top of each other. Keep the balance GRADUAL over time. Improve the infrastructure before increasing building projects for commercial, business, residential, schools, etc. • I truly appreciate this opportunity to give input. Castle Rock is a very special place!! • "It would be AWESOME if you could find a builder that was different from the cookie cutter neighborhoods that currently exist. The town needs more neighborhoods with character like downtown Castle Rock, where the houses are all different styles. Another Victorian style neighborhood and one with the old style of front porches and rear garages with larger yards would be great. Keeping in mind, of course, that they could be affordable ($200-300K range). • You know, keep the old-fashioned, small town type of theme. (Think Crested Butte here)" • I think some of the things I said fit fine we have enough of, like big box stores. I don't like 5 story things, I grew up in a lovely town that lost its small town charm by having too many homes/townhomes and big boxes. We moved here to get to the type of town Irvine, CA was when I grew up. I would hate to see Castle Rock make the same mistakes. • Castle Rock has what it needs, we are not very far away to drive to get anything else we may need. The small town feel, the safety in this town as well as the parks is what the people love about living here. I would rather pay more in taxes than bringing more big box and industry here. Promoting small business would be a support for the small town feel that we all love about Castle Rock. • "I am not sure how much land is available within Castle Rock for subdivisions and building other types of structures. The height of housing will probably depend very much on available land and how much we • want the population to grow!" • Thanks for providing input through this survey. • I have noticed the Steamboat Springs has shown ways to keep a small town look and feel. The town needs to look all across the nation for examples. Alpharetta Georgia certainly showed this aspect as well. I also feel that we need to incorporate more historic tours possible home tours and more museum type areas that we can keep our local history alive! • Modern multi-story buildings are signs to me of a large city. A "town" typically has 1-3 story buildings at max. Those buildings would be homes turned into businesses or modern buildings

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that were built to resemble older homes/buildings. Cafes that include outdoor seating during the summer also remind me of a quaint town. • I would like to see the town center in the Meadows started. It is such a large, open area that needs to be utilized. • It is nice to have a little growth to help complement our community, but we don't want to grow so much that it wreaks the small town feeling and the reason why people move here is for the small town feeling. More buidling comes more crime, trash, noise. • Keep commercial, industrial & if any manufacturing entity, confined in separate development areas away from residential community. • If you are looking for a small town "feel", you will not achieve it with the big box stores. However, those big box stores are needed to grow the population. Not sure if there is a way to expand downtown with the small town feel and have your bigger box stores on the outskirts of town. • The key to achieving the small town feel is a balance between services and residential purposed area. It is important to allocate some small business area near the residential complex but to much of it can be an eye sore and invitation to unnecessary traffic to places where people seek quietness and rest. That is why I am in favor of purposeful development along the I25 corridor and downtown area instead of numerous small to mid-size business development within the residential area. • I noticed while taking this survey that sometimes the boxes I checked changed to different boxes after I checked the boxes. This was noticed twice when I hit "NEXT", and I happened to glance at the screen and see some boxes had changed. I hit the back arrow and rechecked them and hit next again. This happened to me twice. Luckily I noticed it, but there could be a serious problem with the results of this survey!!! • Need to start having parades for Memorial day and Veterans day...I grew up in a small town and they took time to recognize all the service organizations especially military and first responders • Why do we need so many curbs in parking lots--it clogs traffic. • Keep development, businesses, green areas, downtown areas, etc upscale-looking. Say "No" ugly, obnoxious, tashy-looking, flashy, moveable signs (like the large one near the Outlet stores). Maintain historic buildings and areas. The national chain businesses and big-box stores are necessary and convenient and help bring down costs, but hopefully unique, non- national-chain businesses and restaurants will also want to locate in Castle Rock. Castle Rock needs a good bookstore! It also could use some or more of the following -- a good home interior type of store, a good furniture store, a bowling alley, places to listen to live music, more options for taking adult education classes, etc. • More frequent snow shoveling in residential areas after heavy snowfall would be very helpful. • We just moved here a year ago and LOVE it here! I've lived in small towns most of my life, but never one with such foresight and planning and community involvement. Keep up the good work! • Castle Rock is not a "small town". With over 50k people you can't be a small town. I feel that CR should embrace it's growth, but manage it better then Parker did. • I am not in favor of additional development outside of the down town area. I believe urban sprawl only contributes to the degradation of the safety and character of our community and 68 Are there any other comments you'd like to provide on the Vision 2030 process? Please explain below. Unsorted

an increase in traffic congestion. At a time when the availability of clean water and other natural resources are constrained, I don't see any justification for further development on open land or a major increase in the number of residents in the town. • I would be very sad to see CR turn into a bustling, loud, traffic-packed suburbia. Communities such as this are getting harder and harder to find. We don't NEED another mall or office building...there is a lot of "for lease" space already that needs to be filled. Additionally, water issues are still a concern for me...I've never had to pay the prices for water that I pay here (I'm a Colorado native). I can't imagine the impact on our water if more commercial and residential building is planned. • NO • Please, for the love of god, REMOVE the planter from the middle of Wilcox and Perry streets. THEY ARE A TRAFFIC HAZZARD!!! • Keep the small town feel. Castle Rock does not need industrial type buildings! • I'd like to see architectural requirements to build in historic styles for all new construction types. Think of how downtown Santa Fe did it. Very successful! • "What makes a small town? • Conservative values= barrier, this mindset is by definition resistant to change. • Organized but not homogenized • Areas of town have a clear vision of value and feel. Old towns, downtowns, historic district etc. • But the best small towns allow some bleed of other persuasions into their domains. • Challenge-castle rock geography and past decisions hurt this area the most. Downtown is close, but fractured with residences, govt buildings, etc, and is further hampered being squeezed between railroad and interstate. • Visual breaks • Related to different sections if town, as one moves through town, well placed buildings, parks, art, etc help create a feeling if transition. When someone feels a transition expectations can be reset. • Challenges: castle rock has a valley feeling creating numerous areas where one can see for long distances without a break, and then the city looks like concrete sprawl. • Pst decisions have been too lenient and lax with developers building outside of guidelines. This is creating a huge unbroken concrete jungle on the north side if town. • Actions: revisit planning documents, stress the importance of those guidelines to advisors and decision makers. The business want to come here, when we compromise our standards we will not want to be here, and neither will the business. There is no short term pain for long term gain. • Action allow items beyond trees to serve as breaks. Art, landscaping, lighting can all be used. • Vision: vision needs to reflect not just physical goals or financial goals, but should prioritize a vision and/or mission for the town. This is different than mission/vision for the town government. • Sample: Castle Rock will be colorado premiere destination for families/business/schools whatever. Castle Rock embraces family and community and works to make lives better for everyone who visits/lives here. Castle Rock is a unique voice that etc….

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• Encourage different types of business to come, and to locate in intelligent places. We don't need 5 grocery stores (yet) or 8 tire shops. We do need entertainment. • Diversify the tax base. Currently the town is overly dependent upon sales tax revenues. This makes us very shirt sighted to growth, and can create situations of imbalance. • We need more professional businesses now to drive the sales tax engine. 100 places to eat isn't as impact full when they are only used for dinner because everyone works somewhere else. Professional high paying office jobs will fuel the economy more than any other element. • We need an office park area, similar but more expansive and inclusive than the medical offices that have recently shown their power. • Infrastructure needs to be more integrated with long term planning and zoning. • We need to revisit reasoning unused property lots to fit the vision. • We need to make investments into the community that have short and long term dividends. Increased recycling, investments in renewable energy, Internet technologies, data storage and security, data stability etc are all huge opportunities to sculpt out town into a vision we want, and not be at the mercy if developers and the almighty tax dollar. • Recognize we have several valid but competing perspectives. Long time residents (10+ yrs) recent arrivals, developers, out of town/state investors/speculators, town govt staff, business owners and business managers. As a hub off i25 we should drive Douglas county growth and direction. We have not delivered on our abilities for numerous reasons." • "Work to fix areas like the I25/Founders area. Too congested. • Try to get better communication throughout the community. With the internet people have to go to look for information whereas in local newspapers people have the information brought to their door. Get more information to the people through the local newspaper." • Please no more commercial businesses. Losing small charm and creating a traffic nightmare • Placement of these • Reinstall the art statue of "Global Warming" back on the wall of City Hall. I am not an advocate of global warming, but this is only an opinion of one individuals expression of art. It is part of the freedom to express ourselves that we are able to enjoy in this great country. P.S., I am a Viet Nam veteran who fought for these freedoms.. • While I understand that some types of growth is good for the town, some others will stress its limited resources (e.g. water, transportation). I hope that the town maintains and limits growth sensibly without eroding our quality of life. This town still has a charm about it and the small town feel is still there. I hope every effort is made to keep it that way. • Need to address traffic issues on Meadows & Founders parkways at I-25+ • obviously for large stores like home depot, moderation is key, and for large office buildings - best to have in a special area more disguised. Adding some of those large multi family apartments to downtown would destroy everything that is nice and quaint about it. • Put in more activities in Castle Rock for the people that live there. • The tennis facilities are of extreme importance to me. Indoor courts and also free public use of outdoor courts with lights is needed. • Provide insentive for better quality small business in the historic downtown area so we have less pawn shop type businesses. • More dog parks for off leash use. 70 Are there any other comments you'd like to provide on the Vision 2030 process? Please explain below. Unsorted

• I have lived in Colorado much longer than I have lived in Castle Rock. I moved here because of the environment and I am counting on the town government to maintain this atmosphere. Please do not let further development take over current open space, trails, etc. (this is includes land swaps!). Also, planning needs to be carefully considered before residential expansion is approved solely because it will increase tax revenue. • Get rid of the planters in the middle of the streets • Just that CR has made tremendous progress in the last 13 years that I've lived here. It is convenient to have all the stores, shops, big box retail, restaurants so convenient, on our outer limits. But...I'd like to see the focus shift from growth to sustaining and maintaining and especially building the presence of our downtown. I love CR....and want to continuing loving CR. Enough growth! • Improve schools. Pay teachers better wages. Control the traffic. I live in Casle Rock not Denver. • I really think this small-town thinking is inaccurate and irresponsible because to me a small- town is small, quaint and everybody knows your name. This is quickly becoming obsolete in Castle Rcok because of the growth. Growth is positive and encouraging. My concern is using the term "small-town" is going to hurt all the great advnaces Castle Rock has been and is striving to continue to make. I am a huge Castle Rock fan and promoter; however, I do not think it is being represented correctly when titled as a small-town. • Not at this time. I will attend a public meeting. • "I do not want to live in a Highlands Ranch atmosphere. I do not mind the idea of maintained, traditionally designed multi-family properties, particularly for seniors. They need to have character, not to be a big box. We need patio-home communities that are not stacked on top of each other. Homes should be a minimum 1/3 acre parcels and open spaces must be preserved in every community. • traffic mitigation without adding 6, 7, 8 lane roads and adequate parking must be addressed.The Limelight retail complex situation is an abomination. The roads do not accommodate two cars adequately and the turn lane is a hazard. Parking for both sides during peak times is worse than inadequate." • The lack of public transportation to Denver is going hurt the town in the long term. I-25 is a problem everyday during rush hour. • None • "Please focus on seniors and transportation. • I think overall you have done a terrific job. I love living here. I love the small town activities (fireworks, Oktoberfest, wine festivals, star lighting, ice skating, etc.) and the sense of community." • Be sure to keep control to the height and size of the signs and buildings. There was almost no control of these elements in the San Fernando Valley and it is a visual mess. • I love Castle Rock. In a few months I will have been here 20 years. Some of the changes have been good, while others not so good. For instance, Tru Value Hardware was forced out because of Home Depot and Lowes, but Tru Value provided that small town feel and personal service, neither of the others do. • N/A

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• While our town is "aging," we need to maintain a balance in our focus on various age groups. Amenities and necessities that are appealing to all groups, retirees, young and older families should be given equal emphasis when it comes to funding. • This is the best town in Colorado! • Great job! Thank you. • Parking planning needs to be seriously considered. For example, the parking lot for Sprouts & Firestone are the worst, and there are not enough parking spaces downtown especially when there are town events. Perhaps consider underground parking for new buildings, and maybe a garage?? Also please make sure larger vehicles (e.g. vans) can safely maneuver within the parking lots • More housing means more schools and class sizes are too large already. Less housing and preservation of open spaces. This helps our community feel like a community and not so detached. Too many people in unmanageable, the traffic is too heavy, and next thing we know, we'll be Highlands Ranch. NOT GOOD • As you can tell from my previous answers, traffic issues are a real concern both now and with future developments. It seems we are not ahead of the game and rather try to fix the problems after they occur rather than anticipate the problems and deal with the issues prior to them becoming a big problem for residents. We are a fast growing area, so all developments that are approved should include a traffic study and plan for dealing with the traffic issues. • Would not like to lose the feel of our quaint community...which is one of the main reasons we chose to live here. Although growth and development are necessary, it can be done in a way that doesn't detract from the character that sets Castle Rock apart from Denver and other metropolitan areas. • "All public lighting ( parks, streets, street lights parking lots etc ) should be LED.... • All new commercial business should be required to use all LED lighting and existing business would be given 2 years to become compliant. • All commercial business should be required to recycle • More public recycling should be made available as well as more dates for the ""clean up"" be made available to resident to be able to recycle electronics, shred paper, turn in expired medications, shred paper etc • This is not the place to make this comment, BUT the Burgess pool location should stay open longer into the evening and longer into the season for residents to enjoy." • We hope to see the town emphasize quality of life and quality of development over growth. We want Castle Rock to remain a small town with small town character (including its character of western heritage) and not to become another sprawling extension of the Denver metro area. Thank you for allowing input into the community planning process! • I'm so grateful for a community so dedicated to preserving it's history and character. As a new resident of Castle Rock, and a new resident to Colorado - I am grateful that the history and preservation process is in place. I moved for a new life, not something that will grow into a mirror of where I came from. Castle Rock seems to be the perfect fit. • "PLEASE HEED THE INPUT YOU ARE RECEIVING FROM THE RESIDENTS OF CASTLE ROCK. THE GREED OF THE FEW SHOULD NOT OUTWEIGH THE NEED OF THE MAJORITY.

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• TO CONTINUALLY IGNORE THE VOTES OF THE CITIZENS IN ORDER TO MOVE AHEAD WITH UNREALISTIC GROWTH IS CRIMINAL. STERLING RANCH IS A PRIME EXAMPLE." • Depending on the areas to be developed I think there is room for many types of growth, just not major downtown urban structures • I don't think I can provide anything helpful. But this has been an eye opener. Because if these suggestions are what Castle Rock is seeing as the future, then my husband and I won't be staying. It's inevitable that this would happen. People are moving to Colorado and Castle Rock is a beautiful place and it's away from Denver and Colorado Springs. My desire would be that Castle Rock builds homes within reason but not change the commercial building. The hospital is nice to have since Skypark is a little far away. But when you get right down to it, it isn't that far away. But office buildings so people can work in Castle Rock? Then go live in Lone Tree, live in Littleton, live in Parker. Parker is a good example. Similar population but it has been extremely built up with retail. But it's inevitable that C.R. will change and I'm wasting my breath. • I'm starting to wonder if we made the right decision to stay in Castle Rock! • Castle rock has a marginal impact and influence on the area. Think what makes people come to town, it's not always shopping. There is NO entertainment in the area, I drive to Parker or Denver. Everyone is soooo concerned about family values and appearance but activities speak louder than appearances. Tell the police to allow patrons to get to their cars and no be harassed walking from the restaraunt or bar. • Castle View high school needs there own football stadium with lights. Would bringnin moneybfor the school and increase town and school spirit. • Adding more to castle rock is a benefit. I would not like to see it become overcrowded where residents have a hard time navigating through town, however, I would rather spend my money in castle rock than have to go to lone tree or parker or aurora. • I commend the town government for seeking input from citizens. If only our school board did as well!! • I know you’re trying to keep a small town feel while you double the population, but that will not work. A city of 100,000 people is not a small town. To have the increased infrastructure to support 100,000 residents will kill your small town feel. You can still have a good community and a great place to live, but you will lose you’re small town atmosphere you are trying to keep. • no • We have been very pleased with the development decisions we've seen since we moved here in 2001. As the growth continues we are just concerned about avoiding too much of a population boom and keeping that small town feel. A population cap such as was done in Boulder seems like a good idea. The train going through downtown is part of its quaintness to us, so perhaps ideas on ways we can add an overpass or something in the current area might be an option to explore? As a family with young children its not only the small town "feel" that we so love, but the safety as well. We appreciate the efforts behind all of this long term planning! Kudos!! • I really enjoy the "small town" feeling that I get when coming home from work in Denver. Adding too many big box retailers (except a Costco) and too many restaurants and multi- dwelling units definately compromise the small town feeling as it moves the city to a much more urbanized city. I do wish there was definately much more walkability in Castle Rock vs. 73 Are there any other comments you'd like to provide on the Vision 2030 process? Please explain below. Unsorted

having to rely on my car, but if I wanted a big town feeling I would have chosen Denver to purchase my house and raise my family. • Thanks for asking! • Castle Rock is an unbelievably wonderful place. I feel that growth can/should happen but that we must be extremely careful. When considering a development or change, I feel that something like the following question should be asked: "If this doesn't work out the way we're thinking it will, how difficult will it be to undo it or how bad will it be if it can't be undone?" We all need to remember that there is no other place like this on Earth and that if more people knew about what we have here, they would be here too. • Look at towns like Steamboat Springs, Cherry Creek North, Breckenridge, etc. Their zoning and design guidelines are consistent and these areas have created a strong image. People know what to expect when they go there. More than half of the people within 15 miles of Castle Rock don't know there's a downtown. I hear comments that there aren't any places to eat that aren't chain restaurants, but it's because they don't know the downtown exists. We need more restaurants, delis, ice cream shops, etc. Even if we do get some big names in downtown, keep them with the country/small town aesthetic. Don't make them big concrete boxes. More places to eat and live downtown will help immensely. • The traffic in Castle Rock is horrible. By no king rails and adding belt ways around the towns permitted would help a lot. Turning down town Castle Rock into a walking mall would help keep the small at user in tact. • This community and its growth will die without water. This item needs to be moved to the top of the list of priorities for CR! • If we want to maintain a small town feel, then we need to consider the "look" of a small town. We can bring in large buildings, but they would need to be built in a way as to not look like a huge building or structure to maintain the small town feel. Architecture is very important for maintaining the small town look. It is pretty obvious if you look at what big towns have that makes them big towns, stay away from that look and we will maintain a small town look. Traffic flow has to be key, because large towns have traffic issues, and if we want to try and keep with the small town feel, then we need address traffic issues, current and future. • I think our town government is growing too large. While water costs have increased so much that citizens can't afford to have lawns, the town spends money on putting brick crosswalks and rebuilds the streets making them too narrow for two pickups to safely pass each other instead of working to lower the cost of living in town. Instead of spending money on government art and making the streets pretty, the town government should be finding ways too limit its own size and save the taxpayers money so they can afford water. Although the town has improved by making the water supply 70% renewable, none of this would have been necessary if the town had never annexed Founders and the Meadow and let the people who live there had paid there own way. • Growth is expected, but must be controlled, as not to over expand the landscape or population; to keep the small town feel in effect, otherwise it becomes a city, just like Aurora or Denver. • "Except for a few blocks on Wilcox and Perry street in Castle Rock, Castle Rock • long ago lost its small town flavor. I don't think you'll ever get it back, • especially with a projected future population of 100,000."

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• I was raised in a small town, 24,000 when left in 1963. It now has a population of over 125,000 and sprawls all over. I find it difficult to see how our "small" town can keeps its identity when it explodes to over 100,000. I hope your Vision 2030 can become a reality and is not a pipe dream. • Don''t get "carried away" with Las Vegas style signage. • I would like to limit growth and development but I understand you have to do what you think is best for the entire population and not just please me. • thanks for requesting our input! • It seems that developers always win and get what they what in spite of what the citizens want. It should not be a God-given right to put as much housing or commercial per acre as they can possible squeeze in, or even to rezone if it significantly changes the character and topograph of the area. • Thank you for the opportunity to provide input. • "No one seems to care about the ASTRONOMICAL cost of living here. • I do. The most important thing the clown council can do is figure out how to slow down/decrease the rapidly rising costs of water and electricity. Step one should be negotiating with EXEL and saying ""Good Bye"" to the bumbling idiots running IREA. • Step two is to lower the sales tax. • Step three is to stop the water lunacy" • Completion of adequate infrastructure should precede commercial and residential development. There has been significant commercial and residential growth in the Meadows in the last 2-3 years. While that is great, the infrastructure has failed to keep up! The daily traffic backups are borderline unbearable. While growth helps to sustain a community, growth should be kept in-check with the infrastructure. • Please do keep in mind while we all know growth of an area is key, growth "at all costs" is short sighted not what most residents are probably signing up for. • "focus more on the infill development and cleaning up blighted areas - this will help to improve the feeling of welcome and safety. • thanks for asking!" • Please contain extensive development. We chose Castle Rock because it wasn't overcrowded. The idea of reaching for a population of 100,000 makes me think we will need to consider relocating. • Mass transportation to Denver!!!! • Traffic congestion needs to be improved. Improve more transportation choices that are safe. • We need a train quiet zone in the Meadows and a Whole Foods or other healthy gourmet grocery store in the Meadows, ASAP. Other than that we don't need to build out any more. • I think Castle Rock can maintain its small-town identity and also have a more commercial/urban feel in different areas of the town. I think the Meadows, which is mainly young families, is a great place for the big-box stores, the highway development, urban-looking housing, and hopefully someday, a Town Center with retail shopping. I think the downtown area and the southern area of Castle Rock is great for preserving the small-town identity: local shops, mix of residential/commercial buildings, town events/gathering spots, and smaller-scale development. I think the town is big enough to please both sides - just in different spaces. 75 Are there any other comments you'd like to provide on the Vision 2030 process? Please explain below. Unsorted

• Think: Less chain, low grade...more unique, high grade, high quality. • Can we get cheaper water? • "Regarding residential development, i'd prefer smaller houses on larger lots. Many of my friends could not believe we moved here because it's just ""urban sprawl"". Some of the neighborhoods do look like the houses are so close together you can't appreciate any landscape around them and they all look the same. • The area around Founders Parkway is so congested and parking lots so small it is difficult to get around and you can see a negative attitude as people drive through it." • Doing this survey is an excellent step in deciding direction. Please listen to the current residents. • I do not want legalized or medicinal pot shops in downtown Castle Rock or anywhere in Castle Rock. • There is a need for a more diverse commercial development and additional living space within old town itself. • Limited growth is ideal. Castle Rock is a bedroom community. People are willing to commute to work so that they can return to a home town that is a sanctuary away from all of the bustle and rudeness of larger communities. Large businesses such as Target, Home Depot etc... are here to serve the local people. You will find these businesses in all of the neighboring communities. If industry or large office buildings are expanded here, more traffic and many other inconveniences will follow. Large businesses do not guarantee employment of local residents. Large businesses will bring in large a numbers of commuters/job seekers from other communities causing further congestion. These commuters/job seekers will most likely not foster any loyalty to the community or local business and depending on the types of large businesses that come to Castle Rock, they may even compete with locals and cause damage to the local economy. Keep Castle Rock as small as possible and as long as possible. People move here to raise their children in a wonderful and beautiful environment. Let's not change that environment, in short, don't poop where you sleep! • Hi rises are cool but cost so much to live in them. I think castle rock needs more of them. • While I don't think big box stores are attractive I'm glad we have them when I need something from them. • Town needs to slow down ,think about the citizens not business,builders they did not elect you to serve them.The citizens elected you to serve them, In my opinion you have lost your way.CR is on it's way to be just like any other town that forgot about its citizens.Big buiness is just looking for fools to see what they can get from tax payers. • We keep talking about "small town" but when you are looking at growing to 100,000 or more it really isn't a small town. I think it is deceiving to some degree. It is kind of like Spanx, sure you might be able to squeeze into it and it might make things look better but the reality is it is not very comfortable at all and it doesn't address the problem it just covers it up. Let's not cover it up. If we want to be a small town we need to stay a small town. • My biggest concern with growth is the ability for the roads and infrastructures to make getting around more efficient, not less efficient. Widening some roads, creating better street light timing for the heavy use roads, and creating new roads are some ways to do that. Water, sewage, electricity, all of these services will be impaired if not used wisely. Also, forcing developers to pay into this infrastructure with what they want to create forces them to have deal 76 Are there any other comments you'd like to provide on the Vision 2030 process? Please explain below. Unsorted

with the cost of the increased traffic. We need to ensure the developers don't run rampant with our town! • The traffic is already becoming very congested along Meadows Blvd (near I25 going to Founders Pkwy). As the population continues to grow, how can you keep this area from becoming a nightmare to drive along/ through? • I'd like to see the town maintain its signage policy. The Outlet malls sign detracts from the character of the town as a small residential community. Allowing more signs like this will continue to degrade this. • Small town character is having a thriving historic downtown. Its the reason we live here. Its different than Highlands Ranch or Lone Tree. Downtown is what Makes Castle Rock Castle Rock.

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