Title
Introduction of the Sands Metropolitan Districts Nos. 1-4 and Pending Sands Annexations 1-4
(Legislative)
Presenter:
Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning and Community Development
Katie Carleo, Principal Planner, Planning and Community Development
Carl Schueler, Planning Manager- Comprehensive Planning, Planning and Community Development Department
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Summary:
This is an informational briefing on the Sands Metropolitan Districts Nos. 1-4 ("Districts") in anticipation of pending requests for annexations that are expected to result in the annexed properties remaining in County-created metropolitan districts and with a service plan subject to El Paso County Board of Commissioners ("BCC") jurisdiction as the "approving authority".
Previous Council Action:
None.
An annexation petition is pending for certain properties now included in Sands Metropolitan Districts No. 1-3.
Background:
Annexation petitions are pending for properties known as the Sands Annexations 1-4 located at the northeast corner of Constitution Avenue and Marksheffel Boulevard. The proposed land uses for these properties include a combination of residential, commercial and industrial uses. In 2016 these and other properties were included in metropolitan districts formed in the unincorporated area of El Paso County and authorized by a service plan approved by the Board of County Commissioners. The consolidated service plan for the Districts encompasses four (4) different districts (District Nos. 1-4). The parcels in District No. 4 are not part of and pending annexation, and moreover, are not eligible for annexation at this time (due to lack of contiguity). An attached map depicts the current boundaries of the Districts. Under State law, if the boundaries of a metropolitan district or combination of districts become entirely included within the boundaries of a municipality, the district(s) can request that municipality to take over as the "approving authority". Howev...
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