Title
A resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as West Colorado Avenue Addition No. 1 Annexation
(Legislative)
Related Files: CPC A 22-00127, CPC A 22-00128R, CPC A 22-00128, CPC A 22-00129R, CPC A 22-00129, CPC ZC 22-00130, CPC ZC 22-00131
Presenter:
Katie Carleo, Planning Manager, Planning & Community Development
Peter Wysocki, Planning Director, Planning & Community Development
Body
Summary:
Owner: City of Colorado Springs
Location: West Colorado Avenue
This project includes concurrent applications for annexation of remaining portions of West Colorado roadway and zone establishment for three adjoining City owned parcels. The proposed have been identified in an effort by the City of Colorado Springs to annex remaining portions of existing West Colorado Avenue as part of coordination with El Paso County for higher level infrastructure and maintenance of City owned property.
Background:
In an effort to better manage infrastructure to support the area of West Colorado, the City has worked with El Paso County to plan for needed ownership and maintenance for roadways and supporting infrastructure. In this approach, the City has acquired the remining portions of the West Colorado Avenue roadway and two parcels along this roadway which are described further below. This annexation will bring the entirety of West Colorado Avenue into the City of Colorado Springs municipal city limits. The City Planning and Community Development Department, along with the City Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department (City Parks), City Public Works and City Real Estate Services, has analyzed City owned parcels outside of the city boundary along West Colorado Avenue. Further, we have determined those areas eligible for annexation based on the Colorado Revised Statues (C.R.S.) governing annexation.
The proposed annexations and associated zone change (see atta...
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