Title
A resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as Park Vista Addition No. 10 Annexation consisting of 2.18 acres to be in substantial compliance with section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting a hearing date of October 8, 2024 for the Colorado Springs City Council to consider the annexation of the area.
(Legislative)
Presenter:
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood Services
Kevin Walker, Interim Planning and Neighborhood Services Director
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Summary:
Owner: Orchid Lots, LLC - Jeff Carter
Representative: Land Development Consultants, Inc, Dave Hostetler
Location: 4372 Siferd Boulevard
This is a request to approve a resolution finding the Park Vista Addition No. 10 Annexation petition to be in substantial compliance with C.R.S. section 31-12-107, setting a public hearing date of October 8, 2024 to consider the annexation, and directing the City Clerk to provide notice of the hearing in accordance with C.R.S. section 31-12-108. The annexation area is 2.18 acres and located at 4372 Siferd Boulevard.
Previous Council Action:
On April 13, 2021, City Council accepted the original petition for annexation. An updated petition was accepted on January 23, 2024, followed with the final updated petition accepted April 9, 2024. The applications were presented to City Council as an informational item only on April 8, 2024 worksession as a Policy Checkpoint.
Background:
The Colorado Municipal Annexation Act of 1965 (the “Act”) provisions require that once a petition has been reviewed and is found to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), the City Council must set a hearing to consider the annexation and publish notice of the annexation hearing for four (4) weeks prior to the public hearing. In addition, the hearing date must be no less than thirty (30) days or more than sixty (60) days after the effective date of the resolution setting the hearing. City staff has reviewed the Park Vista Addition No. 10 Annexation Petition and has found it to be in substantial compliance with C.R.S. section 31-12-107(1). City staff recommends that City Council find the petition to be in substantial compliance, set a hearing date on the petition, and direct the Clerk to give notice in accord with C.R.S. section 31-12-108, as required by the Act. The notice of the annexation hearing can be published on the following dates: August 31, 2024, September 7, 2024, September 14, 2024 and September 21, 2024 to adhere to the statute requirements for the October 8, 2024 City Council meeting. Approving the resolution and setting a public hearing for the proposed annexation does not obligate the City Council to approve the annexation in the future.
Financial Implications:
Not applicable. The proposed annexation falls below the threshold for a fiscal impact analysis. The memo from City Budget Office has been included with the annexation hearing information packet.
Board/Commission Recommendation:
Planning Commission unanimously approved the applications at the August 14, 2024 Planning Commission hearing.
Stakeholder Process:
N/A
Alternatives:
City Council can approve, modify or deny the resolution finding the petition to be in substantial compliance, setting the hearing date and directing the Clerk to give notice of the public hearing for the annexation. If the resolution is not approved and the hearing is not scheduled, the annexation cannot be considered.
Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Move to approve the resolution finding the petition for annexation to be in substantial compliance with C.R.S. Section 31-12-107(1), setting the hearing date of October 8, 2024 for consideration of the Park Vista Addition No. 10 Annexation, and directing the Clerk to provide notice in accord with C.R.S. section 31-12-108.
Move to deny the resolution finding the petition for annexation is not in compliance with C.R.S Section 31-12-107(1), and removing the item from further consideration.
Summary of Ordinance Language
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