Title
An ordinance annexing the area known as Woodmen Road Addition No. 3 located northeast of the West Woodmen Road and Cedar Valley Lane intersection consisting of 0.11 acres.
(Legislative)
Associated Files: ANEX-24-0014
Council District: Upon Annexation District 1
Presenter:
Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department
Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department
Body
Summary:
Owner: City of Colorado Springs
Developer: City of Colorado Springs
Representative: Jeff Bailey
Location: Northeast of the West Woodmen Road and Cedar Valley Lane intersection
This project includes an application for Annexation for the 0.11 acres located northeast of the West Woodmen Road and Cedar Valley Lane intersection. This is an annexation of public right-of-way, so there is no associated zone establishment or land use plan.
Background:
Please review the staff report provided for a complete analysis of the proposed application.
Review Criteria:
The Conditions for Annexation Criteria as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.701 (UDC) and are noted below.
A. The area proposed to be annexed is a logical extension of the City's boundary;
B. The development of the area proposed to be annexed will be beneficial to the City. Financial considerations, although important, are not the only criteria and shall not be the sole measure of benefit to the City;
C. There is a projected available water surplus at the time of request;
D. The existing and projected water facilities and/or wastewater facilities of the City are expected to be sufficient for the present and projected needs for the foreseeable future to serve all present users whether within or outside the corporate limits of the City;
E. The annexation can be effected at the time the utilities are extended or at some time in the future;
F. The City shall require as a condition of annexation the transfer of title to all groundwater underlying the land proposed to be annexed. Should such groundwater be separated from the land or otherwise be unavailable for transfer to the City, the City, at its discretion, may either refuse annexation or require payment commensurate with the value of such groundwater as a condition of annexation. The value of such groundwater shall be determined by the Utilities based on market conditions as presently exist;
G. All rights of way or easements required by the Utilities necessary to serve the proposed annexation, to serve beyond the annexation, and for system integrity, shall be granted to the Utilities. Utilities, at the time of utility system development, shall determine such rights of way and easements;
H. If the proposed annexation to the City overlaps an existing service area of another utility, the applicant shall petition the PUC (Public Utilities Commission) or other governing authority to revise the service area such that the new service area will be contiguous to the new corporate boundary of the City.
I. After the foregoing have been studied in such depth as the City Council shall require, the City Council in its discretion may annex or not annex the proposed area. In the event the City Council chooses to annex, it may require a contemporary annexation agreement specifying the installation and the time of installation of certain public and utility improvements, both on site and off site, that are required or not required under this Zoning Code. City Council may specify such other requirements, as it deems necessary. In the event the City Council chooses not to annex, utilities shall not be extended unless Council is assured that an agreement for annexation can be enforced, and that the remaining provisions of this section for annexation subsequent to extension of utilities have been met.
Staff and City Planning Commission finds the proposed annexation meets the review criteria for Annexation into the City of Colorado Springs.
Previous Council Action:
On April 8, 2025, City Council accepted the original petition for annexation. On September 23, 2025, City Council approved a resolution finding the Woodmen Road Addition No. 3 Annexation petition to be in substantial compliance with C.R.S. section 31-12-107, setting a public hearing date of November 10, 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:
N/A
City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
This item was heard before City Planning Commission on September 10, 2025 as part of the Consent Item, Public Hearing agenda. The Planning Commission voted to approve the applications unanimously. Please refer to the minutes from the hearing for a detailed record.
Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Adopt an ordinance annexing into the City of Colorado Springs that area known as Woodmen Road Addition No. 3 Annexation consisting of 0.11 acres located northeast of the West Woodmen Road and Cedar Valley Lane intersection based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the conditions for annexation as set forth in City Unified Development Code Section 7.5.701.
Deny an ordinance annexing into the City of Colorado Springs that area known as Woodmen Road Addition No. 3 Annexation consisting of 0.11 acres located northeast of the West Woodmen Road and Cedar Valley Lane intersection based upon the findings that the annexation does not comply with the conditions for annexation as set forth in City Unified Development Code Section 7.5.701.
Summary of Ordinance Language
An ordinance annexing into the City of Colorado Springs the area known as Woodmen Road Addition No. 3 located northeast of the West Woodmen Road and Cedar Valley Lane intersection consisting of 0.11 acres.