by Terri Wiebold

The parcel of land located at the northeast corner of Monarch Boulevard and Hidden Pointe Boulevard is not only the proposed site for a new sledding hill in Castle Pines North, it is also the anticipated future home of Fire Station 43.

In February, South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) acquired 1.5 acres of the southern portion of the 11-acre parcel for a new fire station.

According to SMFR’s legal counsel, Matt Dalton of Grimshaw & Harring, plans have been prepared for the rezoning of the land to a “fire department” use only and – along with the site plan - should be submitted to Douglas County by the end of August or early September.

Continue to watch for updates in further issues of The Connection and at www.cpnhoa.org.