Board of County Commissioners Land Use Meeting/Public Hearing - 2026-01-13
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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. The board also approved a zone map change for 106 acres on Echo Valley Road from A-State Residential to Agricultural One for Cisco Land Company, supporting conservation efforts. A retail theft ordinance was continued to allow additional stakeholder input.
Key Decisions (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.
Town of Sedalia Block 7 Lots 9-14 Use by Special Review for Event Center
Joe and Carol Given approved for use by special review to convert former Gabriel's restaurant at Block 7, Lots 9-14 in Sedalia Downtown zone district into an event center. Maximum 250 events per year, 90 patrons per event, hours 8AM-12AM. Property is approximately one acre with 61-space parking lot. Planning Commission recommended approval 8-0 on 12/15/2025.
Echo Valley Road Zone Map Change - A-State Residential to Agricultural One
Cisco Land Company LLC (Matt Flavin) approved for zone map change of approximately 106 acres on Echo Valley Road from A-State Residential to Agricultural One. Property is in Southern Douglas County within CMP West Plum Creek non-urban sub area. Owner working with Douglas Land Conservancy for conservation easement. Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0 on 01/12/2026.
Retail Theft Ordinance - Second and Final Reading Continued
Second and final reading of ordinance to support law enforcement and crime prevention in Douglas County continued to allow additional public comment and stakeholder input from retailers including Target, Walmart, Walgreens, and Colorado Retailers Association.
Zoning Changes (1)
Echo Valley Road, Southern Douglas County (3 parcels)
Cisco Land Company LLC (Matt Flavin)
Development Activity (3)
Sterling Ranch Filing 7B
Plat approval extension granted until 01/28/2027; subdivision filing within larger Sterling Ranch development
Magic Manor Event Center (Former Gabriel's Restaurant)
Event center with 90-person capacity, 250 events per year maximum, 61-space parking lot on approximately 1 acre. Historic 1909 structure designated county landmark in 2014. Includes main showroom, bar area, and outdoor event space.
Echo Valley Road Conservation
106 acres rezoned to Agricultural One; property used for grazing and horse breeding as part of Perry Park Ranch operation; working with Douglas Land Conservancy for conservation easement
Market Signals (4)
Commercial Demand
Former Gabriel's restaurant in Sedalia, which operated for 38 years, closed in April/May 2025, creating a gap in the local commercial landscape that new operators are filling with entertainment-focused concepts.
Sentiment
Douglas County commissioners and retailers are collaborating on organized retail crime prevention, with Colorado Retailers Association expressing appreciation for government engagement on the issue.
Housing Demand
Property owners in Southern Douglas County are pursuing conservation easements and agricultural zoning rather than residential development, citing concerns about water resources and traffic from development.
Infrastructure
Sedalia water board announced plans for new water lines that would allow properties to connect to municipal water and eliminate septic systems.