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Ordinance No. 24-02 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs relating to 45.33 acres located southeast of N Carefree Circle and Tutt Blvd from PDZ/AP-O/SS-O (Planned Development Zone with Airport and Streamside Overlays) to PK/AP-O/SS-O (Public Park with Airport and Streamside Overlays).
(Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)
Presenter:
Ann Odom, Planner II, Planning + Neighborhood Services.
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning + Neighborhood Services
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Summary:
Owner: Greenways Investments LLC
Developer: Classic Homes
Representative: Kyle Campbell, Classic Consulting
Location: Southeast of Tutt Blvd and N Carefree Circle
The requested zone change application proposes to rezone a 45.33-acre parcel from PDZ/AP-O/SS-O (Planned Development Zone with Airport and Streamside Overlays) to PK/AP-O/SS-O (Public Park with Airport and Streamside Overlays) for the purpose of developing a new park and open space. The previously approved Greenways at Sand Creek concept plan illustrates this area as a future park and this rezone application is the next step toward creating the park. The new park and open space will serve the existing and proposed surrounding residential developments.
Background:
Please see the attached City Planning Commission Staff Report for a complete analysis of the proposed application.
Review Criteria:
The review criteria for a Zone Map Amendment as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.704.D (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(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 a...
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