Title
Ordinance No. 24-35 annexing to the City of Colorado Springs that area known as Black Forest Road Addition No. 2 annexation consisting of 21.879-acres located along existing Black Forest Road south of Old Ranch Road to the intersection with Research Parkway.
(Legislative)
Presenter:
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood Services
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Neighborhood Services
Body
Summary:
Owner: City of Colorado Springs
Location: along existing Black Forest Road south of Old Ranch Road to the intersection with Research Parkway.
The proposed annexation of a portion of Black Forest Road is for the purpose to bring City-owned property into the municipal limits. The parcels proposed for annexation are for right-of-way and therefore do not require any associated entitlement applications to support the annexation request.
This application is reviewed under the Chapter 7 zoning code.
Background:
Please see document titled "PlanningCommissionStaffReport_BlackForestDrive" for a complete analysis of the proposed annexation.
Review Criteria:
The Conditions for Annexation Criteria as set forth in City Code Section 7.6.203 (Chapter 7). The review criteria are noted below.
A. The area proposed to be annexed is a logical extension of the City's boundary;
B. The development of the area proposed to be annexed will be beneficial to the City. Financial considerations, although important, are not the only criteria and shall not be the sole measure of benefit to the City;
C. There is a projected available water surplus at the time of request;
D. The existing and projected water facilities and/or wastewater facilities of the City are expected to be sufficient for the present and projected needs for the foreseeable future to serve all present users whether within or outside the corporate limits of the City;
E. The annexation can be effected at the time the utilities are extended or at some time in the future;
F. The ...
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