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Nonuse Variance Request Regarding Parking Requirements to allow 20 parking spaces that will allow the backing of vehicles across a property line adjacent to the public right-of-way of Cragmor Village Road.
(Quasi-Judicial Matter)
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From:
Peter Wysocki, Planning and Development Director, Planning and Development Department.
Summary:
There are four applications associated with this project:
(1) zone change (CPC ZC 15-00004) to the change the zoning from R/HS (Estate, Single Family with Hillside Overlay) to SU/HS (Special Use with Hillside Overlay);
(2) development plan (CPC DP 15-00005) for a 157-bed student housing apartment complex;
(3) nonuse variance (CPC NV 15-00027) to City Code Section 7.3.104 of the City Code to allow a front setback of 10.11 feet where 25 feet is required adjacent to Cragmor Village Road; and
(4) nonuse variance (CPC NV 15-00028) to City Code Section 7.4.205.B of the City Code to allow 20 parking spaces that will allow the backing of vehicles across a property line adjacent to the public right-of-way of Cragmor Village Road.
The applications propose a multi-family residential project intended for University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) students consisting of 71 dwelling units on 2.145 acres for a density of 33.1 dwelling units per acre. The 71 apartments are within a five-story building which includes 157 bedrooms. On-site parking is provided for 149 vehicles. Vehicular access is from Cragmor Village Road, a City maintained, dead-end street which intersects to the west with Regent Circle, also a City street.
Normally development plans and nonuse variances are reviewed and approved administratively. But, pursuant to city code, when multiple applications are filed concurrently, all applications must be considered by the highest level of review authority - in this case a zone change which requires City Council action.
Previous Council Action:
Not Applicable.
Background:
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