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The Concrete Coyote PUD Development Plan showing the construction of a roughly 1,100 square foot structure and associated improvements located west of S. Royer St. and north E. Las Vegas St.
(Quasi-Judicial)
Presenter:
Ryan Tefertiller, Urban Planning Manager, Planning & Community Development
Peter Wysocki, Planning Director, Planning and Community Development
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Summary:
Owner: Concrete Couch
Developer: Concrete Couch
Representative: Urban Landscapes
Location: 1100 S. Royer Street (west side of S. Royer Street, just north of E. Las Vegas Street)
These applications were submitted to allow the subject property to serve as the base of Concrete Couch, a local non-profit arts organization. The proposed PUD/SS zone will allow a mix of office, residential, education, and recreation uses at a very low density. The associated PUD development plan illustrates the construction of a roughly 1,100 square foot structure that will serve as a one-bedroom site manager's apartment, organizational office space, and restrooms for members and users on the property.
Background:
Concrete Couch is a 501C3 non-profit organization that began as a loose organization of teachers, artists, and others in 1990. The organization's mission statement is "to work with kids and community groups to create public art, to build community, and to create environments and experiences that humanize our world." Over the years, the organization has occupied a range of office spaces and other properties for administrative use and has completed a significant number of public art projects throughout the region. Prior to 2019, the organization has never owned property to serve as their home base and campus. However, in late 2019, with the help of multiple philanthropic entities, the organization was able to acquire the subject property, roughly 5.6 acres of land on the southeastern edge of Downtown Colorado Springs.
The subject property was previously owned by the Doxey estate...
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