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Ordinance No. 24-11 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 7500 square feet located at 903 Swope Avenue from R-1 6 (Single-Family - Medium) to R2 (Two-Family).
(Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)
Presenter:
Austin Cooper, Planner II, Planning + Neighborhood Services.
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning + Neighborhood Services
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Summary:
Owner: Heather Robinson
Representative: Ryan Lloyd, Echo Architecture
Location: 903 Swope Avenue
The applicant is requesting a Zone Change from R-1 6 (Single-Family - Medium) to R-2 (Two-Family) which would allow them to build a duplex or a single-family residence with an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) on the property. Their listed intent is to keep the single-family residence on the property and build an ADU on the west side of the lot.
Background:
Please see the attached City Planning Commission Staff Report for a complete analysis of the proposed application.
Review Criteria:
The review criteria for a Zone Map Amendment as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.704.D (UDC) are noted below.
1. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the goals and policies of the Colorado Springs Comprehensive Plan, with other plans and policies adopted by the City Council; and with the purpose statement of the proposed zone district(s).
2. The rezoning will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or general welfare.
3. The location of the lands in the zoning map area being amended are appropriate for the purposes of the proposed zone district(s).
4. If the application proposes to rezone a small area of land, the application demonstrates that the size, scale, height density, and multimodal traffic impacts of the proposed rezoning are compatible with surrounding development or can be made compatible with surrounding development through approval conditions.
5. If the application proposes to rezone a relatively small area of land, the applica...
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