Title
A resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as Kettle Creek Addition No. 1 Annexation consisting of 19.88 acres to be in substantial compliance with Section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting a hearing date of July 14, 2026, for the Colorado Springs City Council to consider the annexation of the area.
(Legislative)
Presenter:
Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
Body
Summary:
Applicant: NES, Inc.
Owners: Mark D. George and Lynn M. George; Waldo S. Pendleton and Rebecca A. Pendleton
Location: Northeast of Kettle Creek Road and Old Ranch Road Intersection
This is a request to approve a resolution finding the Kettle Creek Addition No. 1 Annexation petition to be in substantial compliance with C.R.S. Section 31-12-107, setting a public hearing date of July 14, 2026 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 19.88 acres and located northeast of the Kettle Creek Road and Old Ranch Road intersection.
Previous Council Action:
On June 10, 2025, City Council accepted the original petition for annexation.
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 Kettle Creek Addition No. 1 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: June 6, 2026, June 13, 2026, June 20, 2026, and June 27, 2026 to adhere to the statute requirements for the July 14, 2026, 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 at this time. A fiscal impact analysis has been prepared and will be provided to the City Council with the annexation hearing information packet.
Board/Commission Recommendation:
City Planning Commission at the April 8, 2026 regular meeting, recommended approval with a 5-2-0 vote to City Council as presented. Commissioner Robbins and Commissioner Gigiano voted against this project based upon concerns related to density, circulation, public facility impacts, and traffic impacts.
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 July 14, 2026 for consideration of the Kettle Creek Addition No. 1 Annexation, and directing the Clerk to provide notice in accord with C.R.S. Section 31-12-108.
Summary of Ordinance Language
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