Rescheduled - UPDATE: Land Disposal Hearing October 13, 2026—Your 2-Minute Voice Matters
Critical Update for Petition Signers: The First Decision Point is October 13, 2026 (This has been rescheduled to October 20, 2026)
Thank you to all 1,936 petition signers who have raised concerns about keeping the Meridian Village property as green space. Your voices are being heard—and now is the moment to speak directly to the Douglas County Board of Commissioners.
The Hearing: Mark Your Calendar
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time: 2:30 P.M.
Location: Commissioners' Hearing Room
100 Third Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Public Notice: The hearing will be published in the Douglas County News-Press on September 24, 2026. The final agenda will be posted at: https://douglascounty.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
What's Being Decided on October 13?
The County is holding a land disposal hearing—the first step in transferring the Meridian Village parcel from public (county) ownership to Shea Properties. This is a separate decision from the apartment complex itself, but it's the critical gateway: the County cannot approve the 150-unit apartment development if it first rejects the land disposal.
You Have 2 Minutes to Speak
Yes, you can testify. The Douglas County Board of Commissioners welcomes public comment on the land disposal decision. Here's how:
Each community member will have approximately 2 minutes to speak.
To understand the guidelines and procedures for public comment, review Douglas County's Speaking Guide: Speaking Guide - Land Use Meetings & Hearings - Douglas County
Key Issues:
On Suitability & Community Intent:
- This property was acquired and designated for park and recreation. A 150-unit apartment complex is not a suitable replacement for lost green space in an already-developed neighborhood.
On Infrastructure & Public Safety:
- Douglas County residents already experience water supply limitations, power outages, and traffic congestion. The County cannot responsibly approve land disposal without demonstrating that this 150-unit complex poses no adverse effect on these systems not limited crime rate.
On Green Space Loss:
- Our children deserve parks. This is one of the last available green spaces in Meridian Village. Replacing it with apartments contradicts both community need and sustainable planning.
On Procedural Transparency:
- The Board should not approve land disposal until the full development plan has been publicly reviewed and vetted by the Planning Commission. Sequencing these decisions backwards raises concerns about whether the Board is making this choice with complete information.
On Community Process:
- 1,936 residents have signed a petition opposing this rezoning. That represents overwhelming community sentiment. Please listen.
What Happens After October 13?
- The Douglas County Board of Commissioners, will vote on whether to approve the land disposal
- If approved, the PD amendment for the apartment complex will then go to the Planning Commission for review
- A second public hearing will occur for the PD amendment—you'll have another opportunity to comment
Both hearings matter. October 13 is your chance to tell the Board that this decision should not proceed without a full development review and community vetting.
Planning Services Division:
planning@douglasco.gov - 303.660.7460
planningcommission@douglasco.gov
*Michael Cairy - Zoning Compliance Manager - mcairy@douglas.co.us - 303.660.7460
*Steve Koster - Assistant Director of Planning Services - - skoster@douglas.co.us - 303.660.7460
*Trevor Bedford - Planning Staff in charge of this project - tbedford@douglasco.gov - 303.814.4372
Commissioner Office:
alaydon@douglasco.gov - 303.660.7335
kvanwinkle@douglasco.gov - 303.660.7380
gteal@douglasco.gov - 303.819.5936