Title
A resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as the Hartsuiker Addition.
(Legislative)
Related Files: CPC A 16-00107, CPC ZC 16-00108
Presenter:
Mike Schultz, Principal Planner, Land Use Review
Peter Wysocki, Planning and Development Director, Planning and Development Department
Body
Summary:
Applicant: Dave Hostetler, LDC, Inc.
Owner: Kevin and Kandyce Hartsuiker
Location: 5135 Copper Drive (northeast corner of Copper Drive and Ruby Drive)
This project includes an annexation and establishment of zone for 1.134 acres; .523 acres consists of the subject property and .611 acres consists of a portion of the Ruby Drive right-of-way (includes right-of-way from Copper Drive to Austin Bluffs Parkway). The zoning will establish the R-2/AO/CR (Two-Family Residential with Airport Overlay and Conditions of Record) zone for the .523 of an acre 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 is 1.134 acres, .523 acres consists of the subject property and .611 acres consists of a portion of the Ruby Drive right-of-way (includes right-of-way from Copper Drive to Austin Bluffs Parkway).
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 annex to receive utility services.
It should be noted that a number of proper...
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