Title
Sacred Heart Catholic Church concept plan for a multi-phase expansion of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church campus, located at 2020, 2021, and 2030 West Colorado Avenue.
(Quasi-Judicial)
Presenter:
Lonna Thelen, Principal Planner, Planning & Community Development
Peter Wysocki, Planning and Community Development Director
Body
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:
There are no previous council actions.
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 for the existing historic structure at the corner of West Colorado and South 21st Street to remain and for a new rectory, offices, classroom and fellowship hall to be constructed on the site. The me...
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