Title
A resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as the Bowen Addition Annexation.
(Legislative)
Related files: CPC A 16-00109, CPC ZC 16-00110
Presenter:
Mike Schultz, Principal Planner, Land Use Review
Peter Wysocki, Planning and Development Director, Planning and Development Department
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Summary:
Applicant: Dave Hostetler, LDC, Inc.
Owner: Ruth Bowen
Location: 5085 Silver Drive (southeast corner of Silver Drive and Ruby Drive)
This project includes an annexation request and establishment of zone district involving the subject property. The property consists of .849-acre (no additional right-of-way is being considered for annexation at this time). The zoning will establish an R-2/AO/CR (Two-Family Residential with Airport Overlay and Conditions of Record) zone for the property. No additional development is proposed at this time.
Previous Council Action:
On January 24, 2017, City Council adopted a resolution finding a petition for annexation of the subject property to be in substantial compliance and setting a hearing date of February 28, 2017 to consider the annexation of the subject property.
Background:
The request is to annex the subject property into the municipal limits of the City of Colorado Springs, the annexation area consist of .849-acre (no right-of-way is included with the request).
The applicant is seeking annexation for the purposes of connecting to City utilities, particularly regarding the need for City water since the owner is experiencing a failing well system. It is the policy of the City that properties contiguous to the City municipal boundary are required to seek annexation to receive utility services.
It should be noted that a number of properties within the Park Vista Estates enclave have been allowed to connect to City water service because those properties were not contiguous to the City boundary but e...
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