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Establishing the PTAA Charter School Land Use Plan for proposed School, Elementary or Secondary, consisting of 14.12 acres located southeast of the Stetson Hills Boulevard and North Marksheffel Road intersection. (Legislative)
Council District #4 (upon annexation)
Presenter:
Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, Planning Department
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department
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Summary:
Owner: SSS Education Corp
Representative: Vertex Consulting
Location: Southeast of the Stetson Hills Boulevard and North Marksheffel Road intersection
This project includes concurrent applications for annexation, establishment of zoning, and a Land Use Plan for the associated 14.12-acres southeast of the Stetson Hills Boulevard and North Marksheffel Road intersection. The land use plan illustrates the proposed land use configuration, access and circulation, intended infrastructure and overall intent for future development. The proposed zoning will establish a MX-M/AP-O (Mixed-Use Medium Scale with Airport Overlay) zone district with the overall annexation to allow for a charter school to be established on the properties.
Background:
Please see the attached Planning Commission Staff Report for a complete analysis of the PTAA Addition No. 1 Annexation and related applications.
Review Criteria:
The below criteria from UDC outline the applicable codes associated with this project and each associated application.
The review criteria for a Land Use Plan as set forth in UDC Section 7.5.514 are noted below.
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 the proposed application meets the review criteria for a Land Use Plan.
Previous Council Action:
On February 13, 2024, City Council accepted the original petition for annexation. On June 24, 2025, City Council approved a resolution finding the PTAA Addition No. 1 Annexation petition to be in substantial compliance with C.R.S. section 31-12-107, setting a public hearing date for August 12, 2025, 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.
Financial Implications:
The proposed annexation falls below the threshold for a Fiscal Impact Analysis.
City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
City Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the PTAA Addition No. 1 Annexation, Zone Establishment, and Land Use Plan at the September 11, 2024 meeting (Vote 9-0)
Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
LUPL-24-0005
1. Motion to Approve:
Approve the PTAA Charter School Land Use Plan related to 14.12 acres based upon the findings that the request complies with the review criteria for Land Use Plans as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.514.
2. Motion to Deny:
Deny the PTAA Charter School Land Use Plan related to 14.12 acres based upon the findings that the request does not comply with the review criteria for Land Use Plans as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.514.
Summary of Ordinance Language
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