Title
A resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as Woodmen Road Addition No. 3
(Legislative)
Associated Files: ANEX-24-0014
Council District: Upon Annexation District 1
Presenter:
Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department
Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department
Body
Summary:
Owner: City of Colorado Springs
Developer: City of Colorado Springs
Representative: Jeff Bailey
Location: Northeast of the West Woodmen Road and Cedar Valley Lane intersection
This project includes an application for Annexation for the 0.11 acres located northeast of the West Woodmen Road and Cedar Valley Lane intersection. This is an annexation of public right-of-way, so there is no associated zone establishment or land use plan.
Background:
Please review the staff report provided for a complete analysis of the proposed application.
Review Criteria:
The Conditions for Annexation Criteria as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.701 (UDC) and are noted below.
A. The area proposed to be annexed is a logical extension of the City's boundary;
B. The development of the area proposed to be annexed will be beneficial to the City. Financial considerations, although important, are not the only criteria and shall not be the sole measure of benefit to the City;
C. There is a projected available water surplus at the time of request;
D. 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;
E. The annexation can be effected at the time the utilities are extended or at some time in the future;
F. The City shall require as a condition of annexation the transfer of title to all groundwater underlying the land proposed to be annexed. Should such groundwater...
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