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Ordinance No. 16-64 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 10.5 acres located 0.2 miles east of the intersection of South Academy Boulevard and Academy Park Loop from PBC/HR/AO (Planned Business Center with High Rise and Airport Overlay) to PF/AO (Public Facility with Airport Overlay).
(Quasi-Judicial)
Presenter:
Daniel Sexton, Senior Planner, Planning and Community Development
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Summary:
Applicant: City of Colorado Springs
Owner: City of Colorado Springs
Location: 0.2 miles east of the intersection of South Academy Boulevard and Academy Park Loop
This project includes a PF zone change and concept statement for the future development of the Sand Creek Police Substation. A development plan and final plat will be required prior to building permit.
Previous Council Action:
On June 28, 2016, the City Council unanimously voted to approve the Consent Calendar item for the request change of zone, with nine votes in favor (Council President Bennett, Council President Pro-tem Gaebler, Councilor Knight, Councilor Bagley, Councilor King, Councilor Pico, Councilor Murray, Councilor Strand, and Councilor Collins) and none opposed, and set the second hearing date for July 12, 2016.
Background:
The current Sand Creek Police Substation no longer serves the need of the southeast quadrant of Colorado Springs despite multiple remodels. The proposed site was purchased by the City of Colorado Springs in 2015 for the future development of the Sand Creek Police Substation. The rezoning to PF (Public Facility) is the first step in the development process for the site. A development plan and final plat will be required prior to building permit. The PF zone district allows for land which is used or being reserved for a governmental purpose by the City of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, State of Colorado, the Federal government or a public utility. Generally, the existing or proposed use is a unique governmental or utili...
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