City Cancels Crowsnest Annexation Hearing, Meeting Will Proceed Virtually
City officials announced today that the eligibility hearing for the Crowsnest annexation has been vacated after the petitioners withdrew their application over a legal description error and a deficient public notice. The change delays consideration of annexation and underscores the importance of accurate filings and complete public notifications for residents along Crowfoot Valley Road.
The City of Castle Pines has vacated the eligibility hearing and related first readings for the Crowsnest annexation that had been scheduled for December 9, 2025. City officials announced the action after the petitioners, VT Crowfoot Valley Landco, LLC, withdrew their application citing an error in the legal description of Crowfoot Valley Road which included right of way that is part of the annexation. The notice of the eligibility hearing published in the Douglas County News Press was also found to be deficient because it did not publish the entirety of the public hearing notice provided by the City.
Those developments mean the City will not take up the Crowsnest annexation on December 9. The regular City Council meeting will still begin at 5 p.m. and will be held as a virtual meeting. Residents who wish to observe or participate must register to attend the meeting virtually. For more information, the City directs interested parties to the Crowsnest Annexation Petition webpage.
The procedural setbacks carry direct implications for property owners and residents near Crowfoot Valley Road. An accurate legal description is a prerequisite for annexation petitions and for defining municipal responsibilities for streets, utilities, and emergency services. The withdrawal and the vacating of the hearing will delay any change in municipal boundaries, and postpone potential shifts in service delivery, zoning oversight, and tax responsibilities until a corrected petition and complete public notice are in place.
The incomplete publication of the hearing notice raises concerns about the effectiveness of public notification. Full and timely notice is intended to ensure that affected residents have a meaningful opportunity to engage in the process, attend hearings, and offer public comment. The City reiterated that regular meetings of the City Council are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month and that the public is encouraged to attend and participate. Individuals who wish to address the Council may do so during the public comment period at regular meetings, with comments limited to three minutes per person.
The City will likely require a corrected petition and a properly published notice before rescheduling eligibility hearings and readings. Residents seeking updates should consult the Crowsnest Annexation Petition webpage and the City Council meeting agenda for the latest information.
