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File #: DEPN-25-0087    Version: 1 Name: Palmer High School - 1st Phase
Type: Planning Case Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/16/2026 In control: Downtown Review Board
On agenda: 11/3/2026 Final action:
Title: The District 11 Palmer High School Form-Based Zone Development Plan with multiple Warrants establishing the details for the first phase of the Palmer High School renovation project consisting of 8.27 acres of land zoned FBZ-T2A (Form-Based Zone - Transition Sector 2A) located on the property bound by N. Nevada Ave, E. St. Vrain St., N. Weber St., and E. Platte Ave. (Quasi-Judicial) Council District #3 Presenter: Ryan Tefertiller, Urban Planning Manager, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
Sponsors: City Planning Commission
Attachments: 1. Palmer HS DRB Staff Report, 2. Attachment 1 – Palmer HS Project Statement, 3. Attachment 2 – Palmer High School Development Plan, 4. Attachment 3 - Approved Palmer HS Land Use Plan, 5. Attachment 4 - Approved Boulder ROW Vacation Ordinance, 6. Attachment 5 - Pedestrian Safety Exhibits, 7. Attachment 6 - Palmer HS Steering Committee, 8. Attachment 7 - Stakeholder Emails
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Title
The District 11 Palmer High School Form-Based Zone Development Plan with multiple Warrants establishing the details for the first phase of the Palmer High School renovation project consisting of 8.27 acres of land zoned FBZ-T2A (Form-Based Zone - Transition Sector 2A) located on the property bound by N. Nevada Ave, E. St. Vrain St., N. Weber St., and E. Platte Ave.
(Quasi-Judicial)

Council District #3

Presenter:
Ryan Tefertiller, Urban Planning Manager, City Planning Department
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Body

Recommended Action
Optional Motions:

Motion to Approve
Approval of the District 11 Palmer High School Form-Based Zone Development Plan and Warrants based on the findings that the relevant Form-Based development standards and Warrant criteria in Section 5.4.3. of the Downtown Colorado Springs Form-Based Code are met once the following technical modifications are implemented:

Technical Modifications to the Form-Based Zone Development Plan and Warrant Application:
Revise the development plan to add the following General Note β€œThe District will collaborate with the City to ensure public access along the vacated Bouler right-of-way during non-school hours and outside the standard academic calendar. The adjacent courtyard will also be available to the public during these times.”
Add ordinance number 26-07 to the development plan when describing the established FBZ-T2A zone, and ordinance number 26-06 regarding the vacation of the E. Boulder St. right-of-way.
Update the plan to address final Colorado Springs Utilities comments including: adding labels documenting access to public utility facilties; compliance with minimum transformer clearance standards; resolving conflicts between screen wall and transformer doors; and resolving bench conflicts with existing manhole locations.
Reslove final SWENT comments including the approval of Plan and Profile documents for existing and proposed storm water infrastructure...

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