Board of County Commissioners Land Use Meeting/Public Hearing, January 13, 2026
Approves Echo Valley Road Zone Map Change - A-State Residential to Agricultural One, unanimous (3-0)
What happened
Douglas County Commissioners approved a use by special review for an event center at the former Gabriel's restaurant in Sedalia (Block 7, Lots 9-14), allowing Joe and Carol Given to operate a 90-person capacity venue for magic shows, performances, and private events.
- Jurisdiction
- Douglas County, CO
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- January 13, 2026
- Decisions
- 4 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous (3-0)
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsSterling Ranch Filing 7B Plat Approval Extension
Approved 3-0Free sample: decision 1 of 4
Sterling Ranch Filing 7B Plat Approval Extension
Sterling Ranch LLC granted a one-year extension for plat recordation of Sterling Ranch Filing 7B until 01/28/2027. Site is located East of Roxborough Park Road, West of Middle Fork Street, and South of Piesco transmission lines. Subject to 10 original conditions of approval.
- Subject to 10 original conditions of approval
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
Douglas County Commissioners approved a use by special review for an event center at the former Gabriel's restaurant in Sedalia (Block 7, Lots 9-14), allowing Joe and Carol Given to operate a 90-person capacity venue for magic shows, performances, and private events.
Key Decisions (4)
Sterling Ranch Filing 7B Plat Approval Extension
Town of Sedalia Block 7 Lots 9-14 Use by Special Review for Event Center
Echo Valley Road Zone Map Change - A-State Residential to Agricultural One
Retail Theft Ordinance - Second and Final Reading Continued
Zoning Changes (1)
Development Activity (3)
Sterling Ranch Filing 7B
Residential
Magic Manor Event Center (Former Gabriel's Restaurant)
Commercial
Echo Valley Road Conservation
Other
Market Signals (4)
Commercial Demand
Former Gabriel's restaurant in Sedalia, which operated for 38 years,…
Sentiment
Douglas County commissioners and retailers are collaborating on organized retail…
Housing Demand
Property owners in Southern Douglas County are pursuing conservation easements…
Infrastructure
Sedalia water board announced plans for new water lines that…
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