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Board of County Commissioners Land Use Meeting/Public Hearing, September 8, 2026

Approves Pitts exemption to legalize residential parcel, unanimous

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What happened

The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners approved four land-use items, all unanimously. It approved Gilley's Pumpkin Patch major agritourism activity permit (MI2026-016) for owners Krista and Brent Sheffield, amended to allow 12 days annually in 2027-2030.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Douglas County, CO
Governing body
Final authority
Date
September 8, 2026
Decisions
5 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, unanimous

Projects in this meeting (1)

Pitts exemption to legalize residential parcel

Approved
2 conditions of approval
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Gilley's Pumpkin Patch major agritourism activity permit

Approval of a major agritourism activity on the west side of Lake Gulch Road, approximately 500 feet north of Crystal Valley Parkway. Property owners Krista and Brent Sheffield. Approved for September 24-26, October 1-3, October 8-10 in 2026 and 12 days in September/October in 2027-2030 (amended from nine days). Up to 1,000 guests per day. Motion by Commissioner (SPEAKER_2), seconded by SPEAKER_10. Approved unanimously by voice vote.

  • Approved for September 24-26, October 1-3, October 8-10 in 2026 and 12 days in September/October 2027-2030
  • if traffic issues arise, Public Works Engineering may evaluate additional traffic control
  • prior to permit issuance each year, applicant shall meet Castle Rock Fire and Rescue requirements and pass inspections
  • prior to permit issuance each year, applicant shall pass Douglas County Building Division inspections
  • prior to permit issuance each year, valid retail food establishment licenses shall be provided to Douglas County Health Department
  • all commitments and promises made by the applicant relied upon by the Board

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Meeting Summary

The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners approved four land-use items, all unanimously. It approved Gilley's Pumpkin Patch major agritourism activity permit (MI2026-016) for owners Krista and Brent Sheffield, amended to allow 12 days annually in 2027-2030.

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Key Decisions (5)

Approved

Gilley's Pumpkin Patch major agritourism activity permit

Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Approved

Sageport Filing 4 2nd Amendment replat

Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Approved

Maribel Village Filing 1 10th Amendment replat

Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Approved

Pitts exemption to legalize residential parcel

Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Approved

Fee waiver for Pitts exemption planning review fee

Vote: unanimous
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Development Activity (4)

Gilley's Pumpkin Patch major agritourism activity

Commercial

Maribel Village Filing 1 10th Amendment replat

Residential

Sageport Filing 4 2nd Amendment replat

Residential

Pitts exemption two-acre residential parcel

Residential

Market Signals (3)

Commercial Demand

Agritourism activities like Gilley's Pumpkin Patch are growing in popularity…

Housing Demand

Prior high-density suburban development around MacArthur Ranch Road (Pax Christi…

Sentiment

The Board expressed a policy focus on cutting red tape…

Who Spoke (11)

CommissionerStaff · 4AttorneyApplicant · 3

On the record: a commissioner, 4 staff members, an attorney, and 3 applicants.

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Agenda results

Meribel Village Filing 1, 10th Amendment - Replat - Project File: SB2026-024 subdivision

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Approved
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Sage Port Filing 4, 2nd Amendment - Replat - Project File: SB2026-034 subdivision

Case 5005
Approved
freeApproved2 conditions of approval
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