Title
A Resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as The Sands Addition Nos. 1-4 Annexation consisting of 140.61 acres to be in substantial compliance with Section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting a hearing date of May 22, 2018 for the Colorado Springs City Council to consider the annexation of the area.
(Legislative)
Presenter:
Catherine Carleo, Principal Planner, Planning & Community Development
Peter Wysocki, Planning and Community Development Director
Body
Summary:
Applicant: Thomas and Thomas
Owners: Lorson South Land Corp. and Babcock Land Corp.
Location: northeast corner of Constitution Avenue and Marksheffel Road
This is a request to approve a resolution finding the Sands Addition Nos. 1-4 Annexation petition to be in substantial compliance with C.R.S. Section 31-12-107, setting a public hearing date of May 22, 2018 to consider the annexation, and directing the City Clerk to provide notice of the hearing in accordance with C.R.S. Section 31-12-108. The annexation area is 140.61 acres and located northeast of Constitution Avenue and Marksheffel Road.
Previous Council Action:
On May 23, 2017, City Council accepted the original petition for annexation. CRS does not establish a sunset or an expiration of the "acceptance of petition for annexation". Staff believes there is some discretion implied to home rule cities. However, in this case, there have been no changes to the City's annexation policy or physical circumstances that would nullify the 2015 "acceptance" of the petition.
Background:
The Colorado Municipal Annexation Act of 1965 (the "Act") provisions require that once a petition has been reviewed and is found to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), the City Council must set a hearing to consider the annexation and publish notice of the annexation hearing for four (4) weeks prior to the public hearing. In addition, the hearing date must be no less than thirty (30) da...
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