Title
An Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 2.06 acres establishing a PK/SS-O/AF-O (Public Park with Streamside and United States Air Force Academy Overlay) zone district based upon the findings that the request complies with the criteria for a Zoning Map Amendment as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.704.
(Legislative)
Presenter:
Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, Planning and Neighborhood Services
Kevin Walker, Interim Planning Director, Planning and Neighborhood Services
Body
Summary:
Owner: City of Colorado Springs
Location: Approximately 125 feet west of the end of Integrity Court and south of Cottonwood Creek.
An annexation of 2.06 acres located approximately 125 feet west of Integrity Court and abutting the south side of Cottonwood Creek. The zoning map amendment would establish a PK/SS-O/AF-O (Public Park with Streamside and United States Air Force Academy Overlay) zoning district with a supporting Land Use Statement. If approved, it would allow for future public improvements on the site.
Background:
Please see the attached City Planning Commission Staff Report for a complete analysis of the proposed applications.
Review Criteria:
The review criteria for a Zoning Establishment as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.704 (UDC) are noted below.
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.
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 density, 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 Subsection7.5.514C.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 the approved Concept Plans have been classified as implemented and do not have to be amended 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)).
Staff finds the proposed application meets the review criteria for a Zone Establishment.
Previous Council Action:
On October 24, 2023, City Council accepted the original petition for annexation. On June 11, 2023, City Council approved a resolution finding the Dublin Park 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 23, 2024, 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:
The City Planning Commission unanimously recommend approval of the proposed Dublin Park Addition No. 1 Annexation and Zone Establishment at their May 8, 2024, hearing.
Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Adopt an Ordinance establishing 2.06 acres as a PK/SS-O/AF-O (Public Park with Streamside and United States Air Force Academy Overlay) zone district based upon the findings that the request complies with the criteria for a Zoning Map Amendment as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.704.
Deny an Ordinance establishing 2.06 acres as a PK/SS-O/AF-O (Public Park with Streamside and United States Air Force Academy Overlay) zone district based upon the findings that the request does not comply with the criteria for a Zoning Map Amendment as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.704.
Summary of Ordinance Language
An Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs relating to 2.06 acres located 125 feet west of the end of Integrity Court and south of Cottonwood Creek establishing a PK/SS-O/AF-O (Public Park with Streamside and United States Air Force Academy Overlay) zone district.