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Ordinance No. 14-54 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs relating to 14.18 acres located south of Cowpoke Road, approximately 1/4 mile west of the Cowpoke Road and Black Forest Road intersection
(Legislative Matter)
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From:
Peter Wysocki, Planning and Development Director, Planning and Development Department
Summary:
This project includes the following applications: 1.) the Saddletree Village Annexation, 2.) the Ridge at Cumbre Vista Master Plan, and 3.) establishing the zone district as A/AO (Agricultural with Airport Overlay). The property is located south of Cowpoke Road, approximately 1/4 mile west of the Cowpoke Road and Black Forest Road intersection and consists of approximately 14.18 acres.
The applications are necessary for the future development of the Ridge at Cumbre Vista project. The project proposes single-family detached residential use at the density of 3.5 to 7.99 dwelling units per acre. The submittal of a new base zone, development plan, and subdivision plat will be necessary prior to development of the subject property.
Previous Council Action:
The City Council accepted the petition and referred the annexation to staff on August 27, 2013. The City Council approved a resolution setting the public hearing date for July 22, 2014, at their regular meeting of June 10, 2014.
Background:
This annexation and accompanying applications are the first steps toward the development of a small single-family residential neighborhood which is compatible with properties adjacent to the site within the City.
No significant issues or concerns have been identified.
Financial Implications:
The City Budget Department prepared a fiscal impact analysis report for this annexation; they found a positive cumulative cash flow for the City.
Board/Commission Recommendation:
The City Planning Commission unanimously approved the applications at their March 20, 2014, regular meeting.
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