Title
A resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as North Gate Boulevard Addition No. 10 Annexation.
(Legislative)
Council District #2 (if annexed)
Presenter:
Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, City Planning Department
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
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Summary:
Property Owners: City of Colorado Springs
Representative: City of Colorado Springs Public Works
Location: South of the intersection of North Gate Boulevard Struthers Road
This annexation consists of a portion of existing North Gate Boulevard right-of-way for the purpose of bringing City owned property into the municipal limits. The parcel proposed for annexation is for right-of-way and therefore does not require any associated entitlement applications to support the annexation request.
The proposed annexation was reviewed under UDC (Unified Development Code).
Background:
Please see the attached City Planning Commission Staff Report for a complete analysis of the proposed applications.
Review Criteria:
The below criteria from UDC outline the applicable codes associated with this overall project and each associated application.
The Conditions for Annexation as set forth in UDC Section 7.5.701 are noted below:
1. The area proposed to be annexed is a logical extension of the City's boundary;
2. The development of the area proposed to be annexed will be beneficial to the City;
3. Financial considerations, although important, are not the only criteria and shall not be the sole measure of benefit to the City;
4. There is a projected available water surplus at the time of request;
5. 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;
6. The annexat...
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