Title
Establishment of the Cottages at Spring Creek Land Use Plan for proposed residential development consisting of 16.71 acres located at the intersection of S Union Boulevard. and S Circle Drive. (Quasi-judicial) (2nd Reading and Public Hearing)
Related Files: N/A
Located in Council District 4
Presenter:
Allison Stocker, Planner II, City Planning Department
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
Body
Summary:
Owner: Desirable Holdings LLC
Developer: N/A
Representative: HR Green
Location: At the intersection of South Union Boulevard and South Circle Drive
Applicant requests to raise the maximum density from 5.37 units per acre to twelve (12) units per acre and change the proposed land use from single-family detached to “residential”. This change will allow the Applicant to develop the property to a higher density compatible with the surrounding area and allow the Developer to select a residential product type based on current market conditions without the need to rezone again.
Background:
Please see the attached City Planning Commission Staff Report for a complete analysis of the proposed applications.
Review Criteria:
Land Use Plan:
1. Consistency with the Colorado Springs Comprehensive Plan and other plans and policies adopted by City Council;
2. Consistency with development standards the zone district in which the property is located, or would be located after a requested zone district change;
3. Compatibility with the land uses and development intensities surrounding the property;
4. Impacts of the permitted or requested uses, appropriate to the type of development, the neighborhood, and the community;
5. Adequacy of proposed ingress/egress points and traffic circulation, both on and off the site;
6. Capacity of the existing streets, utilities, parks, schools, and other public facilities to serve the proposed development;
7. Promotion of transitions in height, intensity, or character between proposed non-residential or mixed-use development and nearby low-density residential zone districts.
Staff finds that the proposed applications meet the review criteria.
Previous Council Action:
N/A
Financial Implications:
N/A
City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
City Planning Commission voted unanimously on the consent agenda to recommend approval of the zone change and land use plan at the February 12th, 2025 meeting.
Recommended Action
Proposed Motions:
Should the City Council wish to approve the land use plan application, the following motion is suggested:
Approve the Cottages at Spring Creek Land Use Plan based upon the findings that the proposal complies with the review criteria set forth in City Code Section 7.5.514.
Should the City Council wish to deny the land use plan application, the following motion is suggested:
Deny the Cottages at Spring Creek Land Use Plan based upon the findings that the proposal does not comply with the review criteria set forth in City Code Section 7.5.514.
Summary of Ordinance Language
An ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs to 16.71 acres located at the intersection of South Union Boulevard and South Circle Drive from PDZ (Planned Development Zone; single-family residential; maximum density of 5.37 dwelling units per acre; maximum building height of thirty (30) feet) District to PDZ (Planned Development Zone; residential; maximum density of twelve (12) units per acre; maximum building height of thirty (30) feet) District.