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Ordinance No. 16-105 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 11.06 acres located northeast of Union Boulevard and Continental Heights from PBC (Planned Business Center) to OC (Office Complex).
(Quasi-Judicial)
Related File: CPC CP 16-00083
Presenter:
Peter Wysocki, Director Planning and Community Development
Katie Carleo, Principal Planner, Planning & Community Development
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Summary:
Applicant: Classic Consulting Engineers and Surveyors
Owner: Continental 140 Fund LLC
Location: northeast of Union Boulevard and Continental Heights
This project includes concurrent applications for a zone change from PBC (Planned Business Center) to OC (Office Complex) for an 11.06 acre site and associated concept plan for an intended multi-family apartment development. The project site is part of the larger Briargate Crossing East and will introduce 243 units within three buildings. The Watermark at Briargate concept plan illustrates the layout of the three buildings with associated landscape, detention and access. Staff is administratively reviewing a request for Administrative Relief for the building height of building three only.
Previous Council Action:
City Council last acted on this property with zoning for the Briargate Crossing East in 2005.
Background:
This site was initially zoned PBC in 2005 with the establishment of the Briargate Crossing East development, however; the intended rezone is contiguous to the neighboring OC zoned property, developed as the Vue 21 Apartments, and will allow for a continuation of residential opportunity in the community.
The proposed Watermark at Briargate project will provide 243 dwelling units within this development. The applicant's proposal sets the specific dimensional requirements and illustrates the envisioned layout for the multi-family residential complex. The proposed layout includes three buildings designed with a focus to internal courtyards. Access is...
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