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Ordinance No. 24-01 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 8 acres northeast of the Thunder Mountain Avenue and Daydreamer Drive intersection from A (Agricultural) to PK (Public Park) zone district.
(Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)
Presenter:
Katelynn Wintz, Planning + Neighborhood Services.
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning + Neighborhood Services
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Summary:
Owner / Developer: High Valley Land Company Inc
Representative: Kyle Campbell, Classic Consulting
Location: Northeast of the Thunder Mountain Avenue and Daydreamer Drive
The requested zone change application proposes to rezone a 8-acre parcel from A (Agriculture) to PK (Public Park) for the purpose of establishing a park site in the North Fork neighborhood. The implemented Briargate Master 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.
As you will note below, this rezone application was heard by Planning Commission at the end of 2021. The delay to get this request before the City Council was due to the need to secure an easement from District 20 across the Elementary School property to access the park property. The easement was not finally authorized by the District until the Fall of 2023.
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 7.5.603.B (Chapter 7) are noted below.
B. Establishment Or Change Of Zone District Boundaries: A proposal for the establishment or change of zone district boundaries may be approved by the City Council only if the following findings are made:
1. The action will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or general welfa...
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