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Ordinance No. 25-77 to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 9.93 acres located southeast of Union Boulevard and Ranch Drive at 4625 Ranch Drive from PDZ/cr/HS-O (Planned Development Zone District with conditions of record and the Hillside Overlay) to PDZ/cr/HS-O (Planned Development Zone District with conditions of record and the Hillside Overlay) to modify certain established conditions of record. (Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)
Related Files: PDZD-25-0020
Council District #1
Presenter:
Molly O’Brien, Planner II, City Planning Department
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
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Summary:
Owner: Beth-El Mennonite Church
Representative: Brooke Grangard
Location: 4625 Ranch Drive
This application proposes the modification of previously established conditions of record to allow a Child Daycare Center, Large use to be co-located with an existing religious institution. There are no other proposed changes to the site.
Background:
Please see the attached City Planning Commission Staff Report for a complete analysis of the proposed applications.
Review Criteria:
The review criteria for the zoning map amendment (rezoning) as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.704 (UDC) are noted below:
1. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the goals and policies of the Colorado Springs Comprehensive Plan, with other plans and policies adopted by the City Council; and with the purpose statement of the proposed zone district(s).
2. The rezoning will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or general welfare.
3. The location of the lands in the zoning map area being amended are appropriate for the purposes of the proposed zone district(s).
4. If the application proposes to rezone a small area of land, the application demonstrates that the size, scale, height density, and multimodal traffic impacts of the proposed rezoning are compatible with surrounding development or can be made compatible with surrounding development through approval conditions.
5. If the application proposes to rezone a relatively small area of land, the application demonstrates that the change in zoning will not create significant dislocations of tenants or occupants of the property, or that any impacts are outweighed by other public benefits or progress toward other Colorado Springs Comprehensive Plan goals that would be achieved by approval of the application.
6. If a Land Use Plan or amendment to a Land Use Plan accompanies the application, the Land Use Plan or amendment complies with the applicable criteria in Subsection7.5.514.C.3 (Land Use Plan Criteria).
7. The application is consistent with any approved Concept Plans in the area for which the map is being amended or includes or is accompanied by a provision that approved Concept Plans that have been classified as implemented do not have to be amended in order to be considered consistent with an amended zoning map.
8. If the application is for creation of an ADS-O district, the approval criteria applicable to the creation of the text of the ADS-O district in Section 7.2.607.D (Decision) shall also apply to consideration of the zoning map amendment required to create or amend the boundaries of the ADS-O district.
9. If rezoning to a PDZ district, the proposed PDZ district provides significant community amenities or other benefits, as determined by the Manager, that promote the achievement of Colorado Springs Comprehensive Plan goals and would not otherwise be required of the applicant under this UDC or other City or governmental regulations.
10. Complies with the additional standards of the base zone district where the property is located (see Article 7.2 (Zone Districts)) or in an overlay district that applies to the property (see Part 7.2.6 (Overlay Districts)).
Previous Council Action:
City Council approved a zone change for this site on January 28, 2003 (Ordinance No. 03-18) which established conditions of record.
Financial Implications:
N/A
City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
The City Planning Commission voted unanimously (9-0) to recommend approval of the zoning map amendment (rezoning) and minor modification via the consent calendar on the August 13, 2025, meeting.
Recommended Action
Proposed Motions:
Adopt Ordinance No. 25-77 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs relating to 9.93 acres located at 4625 Ranch Drive from PDZ/cr/HS-O (Planned Development Zone with Conditions of Record and Hillside Overlay) to PDZ/cr/HS-O (Planned Development Zone with Conditions of Record and Hillside Overlay) based upon the findings that the request complies with the criteria for a Zone Map Amendment (Rezoning) as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.704 and is subject to the following conditions of record:
1. That the uses be limited to a Religious Institution and Child Daycare Center, Large.
2. That the maximum building height be no greater than 35' and maximum total building size of 23,000 square feet.
3. A conservation easement shall remain on the property to prohibit future development.
Summary of Ordinance Language
An ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs relating to 9.93 acres located southeast of Union Boulevard and Ranch Drive at 4625 Ranch Drive establishing the PDZ/cr/HS-O (Planned Development Zone District with conditions of record and Hillside Overlay) zone district.