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Ordinance No. 17-24 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 2.5 acres located at 2020, 2021 and 2030 West Colorado, from C5 (General Business), C5 P (General Business with Planned Provisional Overlay) and R2 (Two-Family Residential) to C5/CR (General Business with Conditions of Record)
(Quasi-Judicial)
Presenter:
Lonna Thelen, Principal Planner, Planning & Community Development
Peter Wysocki, Planning and Community Development Director
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Summary:
Applicant: Taylor Architecture & Design Inc.
Owner: The Diocese of Colorado Springs
Location: Between 20th Street and 21st Street from West Colorado Avenue to West Pikes Peak Avenue
This project includes concurrent applications for a zone change from C5 (General Business), C5/P (General Business with Planned Provisional Overlay) and R2 (Two-Family Residential) to C5/CR (General Business with Conditions of Record), a concept plan illustrating a three phase expansion of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church campus, a development plan for Phase 1, and an alley vacation for the east/west alley between 20th Street and 21st Street. The concept plan has been prepared for the area between 20th Street and 21st Street from West Colorado Avenue to West Pikes Peak Avenue and contains 2.5 acres.
An administrative nonuse variance has been also requested for the construction of a new wall over 6 feet in height at a 6 foot setback where 20 foot is required along West Colorado Avenue. The new wall will accommodate a prayer garden and allow the privacy sought for that area.
Previous Council Action:
On March 14, 2017, City Council approved this ordinance on Consent during first reading.
Background:
Sacred Heart Catholic Church has embarked on a master planning process for their current campus. The church has decided to work through the comprehensive site design with this application and also receive approval for Phase I of a three phased project. The final outcome of the project is...
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