Title
An Ordinance annexing into the City of Colorado Springs that area known as Dublin Park Addition No. 1 Annexation consisting of 2.06 acres located 125 feet west of the end of Integrity Court and south of Cottonwood Creek.
(Legislative)
Presenter:
Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, Planning and Neighborhood Services
Kevin Walker, Interim Planning Director, Planning and Neighborhood Services
Body
Summary:
Owner: City of Colorado Springs
Location: Approximately 125 feet west of the end of Integrity Court and south of Cottonwood Creek.
An annexation of 2.06 acres located approximately 125 feet west of Integrity Court and abutting the south side of Cottonwood Creek. The zoning map amendment would establish a PK/SS-O/AF-O (Public Park with Streamside and United States Air Force Academy Overlay) zoning district with a supporting Land Use Statement. If approved, it would allow for future public improvements on the site.
Background:
Please see the attached City Planning Commission Staff Report for a complete analysis of the proposed applications.
Review Criteria:
The Conditions for Annexation as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.701.C (UDC) are noted below:
Conditions for Annexation
1. To assist the City Council in its decision, each proposal for annexation shall be studied to determine whether:
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 e...
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