Title
Ordinance No. 18-103 vacating portions of a public right-of-way known as Banning Lewis Ranch Parkway consisting of 14.645 acres
(LEGISLATIVE)
Presenter:
Hannah Van Nimwegen, Senior Planner, Planning and Community Development
Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning and Community Development
Body
Summary:
Applicant: Classic Consulting
Owner: City of Colorado Springs
Location: Along the western side of Banning Lewis Ranch Parkway beginning at the intersection with Dublin Boulevard and running south to Stetson Hills Boulevard.
This project includes a single vacation area; a strip of excess right-of-way along the western edge of Banning Lewis Ranch Parkway adjacent to the Village 3 development. This portion of right-of-way was originally dedicated with the Banning Lewis Ranch Filing No. 1 plat in 2005. See the attached right-of-way vacation plat for further details on this vacation request (Exhibit B).
Previous Council Action:
The City Council voted to approve the Amended and Restated Banning Lewis Ranch Annexation Agreement on April 24, 2018 with a 7-2 vote (Avila and Murray opposing). This annexation agreement addresses right-of-way vacations for right-of-ways in excess of 142 feet in width within Section IV titled "Public Facilities."
The City Council also voted to approve land use entitlements for the Village 3 development on September 26, 2017 with final reading on October 10, 2017. At that time, the City Council was reviewing the zone change to PUD, the Village 3 concept plan, a major amendment to the Banning Lewis Ranch Master Plan, and a right-of-way vacation for Vista Del Tierra Drive and Circulo del Sol Loop.
On October 9, 2018, this ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.
Background:
A portion of Banning Lewis Ranch Parkway was platted and dedicated in 2005 as part of the Banning Lewis Ranch Filing No. 1 plat with a width of 332 feet. This proposal is to vacate 95 feet of width between Dublin Boulevard ...
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