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An informational presentation for the Annexation Policy Checkpoint on the proposed Southern Colorado Rail Park Addition No. 1 Annexation.
Presenter:
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department
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Summary:
Owner: Southern Colorado Rail Park LLC and Edward C. Levy Company
Representative: NES, Andrea Barlow
Location: South and west of the Highway 25 and South Santa Fe intersection, adjacent to Fort Carson.
The purpose of this work session is to accomplish the Annexation Policy Checkpoint step in the adopted Annexation process. This requests the annexor to informally present the proposed annexation, and for the City Council to provide feedback to the annexor and City staff. It is important to note that this Work Session is not a decision on the Southern Colorado Rail Park Addition No. 1 Annexation - this is Step #3 Policy Checkpoint of the Annexation Process. A formal public hearing process will be scheduled for later City Council Regular Meetings, after Planning Commission review and recommendation.
The item is a presentation by the Annexor on the Annexation itself, which will cover topics such as land use, mobility/transportation, phasing, etc. The Fiscal Impact Analysis is being prepared and will be presented at the formal hearing. (Note: An FIA is required with annexation land use plans to help inform the decision on a proposed annexation.)
CSU staff will also be available to brief the Council or address questions on utility-related topics.
Background:
The proposed project includes concurrent applications for an annexation of approximately 3,107.90 acres, establishment of zoning, and establishment of the Southern Colorado Rail Park Land Use Plan (see 'Land Use Plan' attachment). The land is located south and west of the Highway 25 and South Santa Fe intersection, adjacent to Fort Carson (see 'Aerial' attachment).
The initial petition of annexation was accepted by City Council on November 26, 2024. The City's authorit...
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