Title
A resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as Bowen Addition Annexation consisting of .849 acres to be in substantial compliance with section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting a hearing date of February 28, 2016 for the Colorado Springs City Council to consider the annexation of the area.
(Legislative)
Presenter:
Michael Schultz, AICP, Principal Planner
Peter Wysocki, Planning and Development Director, Planning and Community Development Department
Body
Summary:
Applicant: Land Development Consultants, Inc.
Owner: Ruth Bowen
Location: Southeast corner of Ruby Drive and Silver Drive
This is a request to approve a resolution finding the Bowen Addition Annexation petition to be in substantial compliance with C.R.S. section 31-12-107, setting a public hearing date of February 28, 2017 to consider the annexation, and directing the City Clerk to provide notice of the hearing in accordance with C.R.S. section 31-12-108. The annexation area is .849 acres and located at the southeast corner of Ruby Drive and Silver Drive
Previous Council Action:
On August 9, 2016, City Council accepted the original petition for annexation.
Background:
The Colorado Municipal Annexation Act of 1965 (the "Act") provisions require that once a petition has been reviewed and is found to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), the City Council must set a hearing to consider the annexation and publish notice of the annexation hearing for four (4) weeks prior to the public hearing. In addition, the hearing date must be no less than thirty (30) days or more than sixty (60) days after the effective date of the resolution setting the hearing. City staff has reviewed the Bowen Addition Annexation Petition and has found it to be in substantial compliance with C.R.S. section 31-12-107(1). City staff recommends that City Council find the petition to be in substantial compliance, set a hearing date on the petition, and di...
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