Title
A resolution approving a major amendment to the Wolf Ranch Master Plan changing various land use classifications within the Wolf Ranch development.
(Legislative)
Presenter:
Katie Carleo, Principal Planner, Planning and Development
Peter Wysocki, Planning and Community Development Director
Body
Summary:
Owner: Nor'wood Development Group
Consultant: Nass Design Associates
Location: Southwest of Old Ranch Road and Black Forest Road
This project is a major master plan amendment affecting approximately 750 acres of the Wolf Ranch Master Plan. The master plan illustrates the proposed land use configuration, access and circulation, and overall intent. The existing PUD (Planned Unit Development) zoning will remain with the proposed shift in land use categories.
Previous Council Action:
Initial Council action for this property included annexation in 1982 with the Briargate Addition No.5; most recent action on the Wolf Ranch Master Plan was with the previous major amendment to the master plan in 2014 altering the location of a community park.
Background:
The area known today as Wolf Ranch was originally annexed into the City of Colorado Springs in 1982 with the Briargate Addition No. 5 Annexation and was previously a part of the Briargate Master Plan. In 2001 this area was removed from the Briargate Master Plan and the Wolf Ranch Master Plan was established. At that time, Wolf Ranch was rezoned to PUD (Planned Unit Development) with corresponding PUD Zoning Guidelines. Zoning and land use for the Wolf Ranch development is governed by this PUD zoning district that details the land use classifications as part of the Wolf Ranch PUD Zoning Guidelines. This zoning document establishes the use categories further depicted on the Wolf Ranch Master Plan. These zoning classifications remain consistent, but changes to the master planning areas are allowed through a major master plan amendment. No changes to the PUD zoning categories are being proposed ...
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