Title
A resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusion of law based thereon and determining the eligibility for the annexation of property known as Air Lane Addition No. 1 Annexation.
(Legislative)
Presenter:
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood Services
Kevin Walker, Interim Planning Director, Planning and Neighborhood Services
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Summary:
Owner: City of Colorado Springs
Location: Along existing Air Lane north of Space Village Avenue and along existing Space Village Avenue west of Marksheffel Road.
The proposed annexation of a portion of Air Lane and Space Village Avenue is for the purpose of bringing City-owned property into the municipal limits. The parcels proposed for annexation are for right-of-way only and therefore do not require any associated entitlement applications to support the annexation request.
Background:
Please see Planning Commission Staff Report for a complete analysis of the proposed annexation.
Review Criteria:
The Conditions for Annexation Criteria as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.701 (UDC) and 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. Sho...
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