Title
Ordinance No. 16-6 vacating a public right-of-way consisting of 1.48 acres located between 6795 and 6910 Templeton Gap Road
Legislative
Body
Presenter:
Peter Wysocki, Planning and Development Director, Planning and Development Department
Summary:
Applicant: Haigh Construction
Owner: City of Colorado Springs
Location: Templeton Gap Right-of-Way between Wolf Ridge Road and Tutt Boulevard
The adjacent property owner requests that the City vacate a public right-of-way between 6795 and 6910 Templeton Gap Road (Figure 1). The 80-foot wide public right-of-way was part of the original Templeton Gap stage coach road from the early 1900s. This portion of right-of-way is largely unimproved as roadway infrastructure upgrades in 2007 led to the re-alignment and improvement of Tutt Boulevard including a round-about connecting Tutt Boulevard and Wolf Ridge Road. See the attached map for vicinity details (Figures 2 and 3).
Previous Council Action:
None
Background:
The alignment of the existing Templeton Gap Road approximately 1,600 feet northeast of Dublin Boulevard was modified in 2007 to align with the new extension of Tutt Boulevard. Tutt Boulevard was constructed along a northerly alignment and the existing Templeton Gap right-of-way extended in a southwest to northeast alignment. Templeton Gap Road was modified to curve north and connect into the northerly alignment of Tutt Boulevard. A round-about was constructed approximately 700 feet north of the proposed re-alignment of Templeton Gap Road. Wolf Ridge Drive was constructed to the east and northeast of the round-about. Wolf Ridge Road now connects into the old Templeton Gap Road alignment as it extends northeasterly direction.
The re-alignment of Templeton Gap Road to Tutt Boulevard and the creation of the new Wolf Ridge Drive resulted in approximately 800 feet of old Templeton Gap Road that no longer is used or needed as a roadway. Therefore, the adjacent owner has requested this vacation for that stretch of Templeton Gap Road.
Financial Implications:
Not applicable
Board/Commission Recommendation:
As required by Section 7.7.402.B.2 of the City Code, a request to vacate right-of-way is placed directly onto a City Council agenda for action after review by the administration. No review by a board or commission is required.
Stakeholder Process:
Public notice was provided to 76 property owners within 500 feet. The owners on each side of the right-of-way to be vacated met collectively with staff to discuss the request. Both owners are in agreement with the vacation request.
Alternatives:
1. Approve the application as recommended by staff;
2. Deny the application; or
3. Refer the application back to staff for further consideration.
Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
CPC V 15-00115 - Vacation of Right-of-Way
Approve the vacation of the right-of-way between 6795 and 6910 Templeton Gap Road based on the finding the request complies with the review criteria in City Code Section 7.7.402.C (Review Criteria for the Vacation of Right-of-Way).
Summary of Ordinance Language
An ordinance vacating City-owned right-of-way between 6795 and 6910 Templeton Gap Road consisting of 1.48 acres.