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Ordinance No. 25-58 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs relating to 6.18 acres located at 1133 South Royer street from GI (general industrial) to PDZ (planned development zone district; non-residential; 180,000 maximum square footage; 80 feet maximum building height) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) (Quasi-Judicial)
Related Files: N/A
Located in Council District 3
This application is in association with the Tava Mountain Energy Storage Facility zone change which had the first reading setting a hearing date on June 10th, 2025.
Presenter:
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, Planning Department
Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department
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Summary:
Owner: C & M Enterprise LLC
Developer: esVolta Development LLC
Representative: Chris Beasley
Location: 1133 South Royer Street
The Zoning Map Amendment and Land Use Plan are to allow for the eventual redevelopment of subject parcel as a Energy Storage Facility. These facilities are considered a Major Utility per UDC Chapter Seven (7) which are only permitted in the Public Facility (PF) zone district. By pursuing a Planned Development Zone (PDZ) they can allow for the interim continuation of the existing land use while preparing for future redevelopment of the property as an Energy Storage Facility. The related Land Use Plan illustrates the preliminary plans for redevelopment of the site and the proposed Community Benefits which are a requirement of the Planned Development Zone (PDZ).
Background:
Please see the attached City Planning Commission Staff Report for a complete analysis of the proposed applications.
Review Criteria:
The review criteria for Zone Map Amendment as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.704 (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. Th...
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