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Approval of the Ovation Land Use Plan for proposed residential development consisting of 60.28 acres located at northwest of Old Ranch Road and Powers Boulevard.
(Quasi-Judicial)
Presenter:
Katelynn Wintz, Planning Supervisor, Planning + Neighborhood Services.
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning + Neighborhood Services
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Summary:
Owner: City of Colorado Springs - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Developer: La Plata Communities
Location: Northwest of Old Ranch Road and Powers Boulevard
The project proposes rezoning 60.28-acres of City of Colorado Springs, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services (Parks Department), owned property from Public Park (PK) to R-Flex low per the standards of the Unified Development Code. A concurrent Land Use Plan illustrates a proposed residential development with a maximum density of six dwelling units per acre, major circulation, and proposed green spaces.
Background:
Please see the attached City Planning Commission Staff Report for a complete analysis of the proposed application(s).
Review Criteria:
The review criteria for the zoning map amendment as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.704.D (UDC) are noted below.
The approval criteria for a zoning map amendment (rezoning) are noted below.
D. Approval Criteria: An application for an amendment to the zoning map shall be subject the following criteria for approval:
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 ...
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