Title
Ordinance No. 26-10 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to approximately 5.75 acres located at 7915 Hunter Peak Trail from R1-6/DF/AP-O (Single-Family Residential Medium with Design Flexibility Overlay and Airport Overlay) to PK/AP-O (Public Park with Airport Overlay) (Quasi-judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)
Council District: 2
Presenter:
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
Body
Summary:
Owner: City of Colorado Springs
Developer: Colorado Springs Parks and Cultural Services
Representative: Colorado Springs Parks and Cultural Services
Location: 7915 Hunter Peak Trail
The subject application is a zone map amendment proposal to change the zoning district from R1-6/DF/AP-O (Single-Family Residential Medium with Design Flexibility Overlay and Airport Overlay) to PK/AP-O (Public Park with Airport Overlay) to support Colorado Springs Parks and Cultural Services’ goal of developing this property into a City Park.
Background:
Please see the attached City Planning Commission staff report for a complete analysis of the proposed application.
Review Criteria:
Per Section 7.5.704, Zone Map Amendments must meet the following review criteria:
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, 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 Subsection 7.5.514C.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 7.2.607D.47.5.702 (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)).
The Cumbre Vista Park Zone Map Amendment meets the above criteria.
Previous Council Action:
N/A
Financial Implications:
N/A
City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
City Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the zone map amendment on the consent agenda at the February 11, 2026, meeting.
Recommended Action
Proposed Motions:
Motion to Approve
Adopt an ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to approximately 5.75 acres located at 7915 Hunter Peak Trail from R1-6/DF/AO (Single-Family Residential Medium with Design Flexibility Overlay and Airport Overlay) to PK/AP-O (Public Park with Airport Overlay) zone district based upon the findings that the request complies with the criteria for a Zoning Map Amendment set forth in City Code Section 7.5.704.
Motion to Deny
Deny an ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to approximately 5.75 acres located at 7915 Hunter Peak Trail from R1-6/DF/AP-O (Single-Family Residential Medium with Design Flexibility Overlay and Airport Overlay) to PK/AP-O (Public Park with Airport Overlay) zone district based upon the findings that the request complies with the criteria for a Zoning Map Amendment set forth in City Code Section 7.5.704.
Summary of Ordinance Language
An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to approximately 5.75 acres located at 7915 Hunter Peak Trail from R1-6/DF/AP-O (Single-Family Residential Medium with Design Flexibility Overlay and Airport Overlay) to PK/AP-O (Public Park with Airport Overlay).