Title
The 301 South Union Concept Plan for development of 128 residential units and 17,900 square feet of commercial space, on 8.83 acres, located at 301 South Union Boulevard.
(Quasi-Judicial)
Presenter:
Tasha Brackin, Senior Planner, Planning & Community Development
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Community Development
Body
Summary:
Owner: Zachary McComsey, Legacy Institute
Representative: Echo Architecture
Location: 301 South Union Boulevard
The project includes concurrent applications for a zone change from PF (Public Facility) to OC (Office Complex) and a concept plan for 8.83 acres of land. The project is proposed to be redeveloped as a mixed-use center, with multiple types of residential uses as well as commercial buildings. The residential development will allow construction of up to 128 units in 21 buildings ranging in size from 2,700 square feet to over 49,000 square feet, with a maximum height of 36 feet tall. The property is located at 301/305 South Union Boulevard, directly across the street from Memorial Park. The property was previously owned by El Paso County, and occupied by the El Paso County Public Health Department until 2011, when the operation was moved to the Citizens Service Center on Garden of the Gods Road. The proposed development will require demolition of existing buildings, and the new owner will need to receive City approval of a Development Plan prior to commencing construction
Background:
The most recent previous use of the property was by the El Paso County Public Health Department until 2011, when the operation was moved to the Citizens Service Center. As a result, the zone designation of PF (Public Facility) requires a change from the public facility designation in order to accommodate the proposed redevelopment. The proposed zone district must be compatible with the surrounding districts, and the property is surrounded by a variety of different zone districts, including PIP-1 to the north, OC (Of...
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