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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

9:00 AM

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1. Call to Order and Roll Call

9 - Councilmember Tom Bailey, President Pro Tem Lynette Crow-Iverson,

Councilmember Dave Donelson, Councilmember Kimberly Gold, Councilmember

Nancy Henjum, Councilmember David Leinweber, Councilmember Roland Rainey

Jr., Councilmember Brian Risley, and Councilmember Brandy Williams

Present:

Councilmember Donelson left at approximately 2:08 PM and returned at

approximately 2:12 PM.

Councilmember Henjum and Councilmember Leinweber left the meeting at

3:17 PM.

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

The Invocation was made by Reverend Pat Hartsock from the First

Presbyterian Church

President Crow-Iverson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements

Citizen Carol Beckman requested items 4B.B. and 4B.C. to be removed

from the Consent Calendar.

Consensus of Council agreed to these changes on the agenda.

4. Consent Calendar

These items will be acted upon as a whole, unless a specific item is called for

discussion by a Councilmember or a citizen wishing to address the City Council.

(Any items called up for separate consideration shall be acted upon following the

Mayor's Business.)

4A. Second Presentation:

4B. First Presentation:

25-266

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 13, 2025

4B.A.

Presenter:

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

Attachments:

5-13-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Final

Motion by Councilmember Risley, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that all

matters on the Consent Calendar be passed, adopted, and approved by

unanimous consent of the members present. The motion passed by a vote of

9-0-0-0

25-268

Appointments to Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority and

Fountain Creek Watershed Flood Control and Greenway District

4B.D.

Presenter:

Lynette Crow Iverson, Council President and Councilmember

At-Large

Attachments:

05272025 Appointments to Fountain Creek Watershed Flood Control

and PPRTA BODs

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Motion by Councilmember Risley, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that all

matters on the Consent Calendar be passed, adopted, and approved by

unanimous consent of the members present. The motion passed by a vote of

9-0-0-0

9 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and

Williams

Aye:

5. Recognitions

25-278

A Resolution Honoring June 6, 1944 as D-Day

5.A.

Presenter:

Dave Donelson, Councilmember District 1

Attachments:

D-Day

Signed Resolution No. 67-25.pdf

Councilmember Donelson provided a brief history of D-Day, honored his

father-in-law and those who served in the war, and read the Resolution

honoring June 6, 1944 as D-Day.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Gold, that the

Resolution honoring June 6, 1944 as D-Day be adopted. The motion passed by a

vote of 9-0-0-0

9 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and

Williams

Aye:

25-262

A Resolution designating May as Historic Preservation Month.

5.B.

Presenter:

Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5

William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department

Attachments:

Resolution_HistoricPreservation 2025

Signed Resolution No. 68-25.pdf

Councilmember Henjum spoke about the importance of recognizing the

history of the community.

Councilmember Henjum and Councilmember Gold read the Resolution

recognizing May as Historic Preservation Month.

Christine Lowenberg, Chair, Historic Preservation Board (HPB),

provided an overview of the Historic Preservation Survey, history of

Historic Preservation Month, historic preservation achievements, ways to

celebrate the month, and expressed gratitude for the efforts of everyone

involved in historic preservation within the community.

Bill Gray, Senior Planner, Planning and Neighborhood Services,

acknowledged Paige Saulsbury, owner, Kather C. Moore House and Will

Rapp, owner, Howard and Ruth Dutzi House, for their contributions

toward of historic preservation.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Bailey, that the

Resolution designating May as Historic Preservation Month be adopted. The

motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0

9 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and

Williams

Aye:

25-267

Appointments to Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees

5.C.

Presenter:

Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember

At-Large

Attachments:

05272025 Appointment to PPLD

President Crow-Iverson presented the appointments to Pikes Peak

Library District (PPLD) Board of Trustees.

Trevor Gloss, Attorney, provided a brief overview of the process for

selection of appointees to the PPLD Board of Trustees.

Councilmember Donelson asked if citizens were informed that they

would have the opportunity to speak at today’s meeting. President

Crow-Iverson confirmed that based on the number of emails she

received, they were.

President Crow-Iverson stated Kaname “Kenny” Kuniyuki, designated

appointee, was unanimously approved by the El Paso County Board of

Commissioners.

Councilmember Henjum, Council Liaison to the PPLD Board of

Trustees, provided an overview of the ranking and selection process and

stated by using a rubric for ranking, her first choice was John Henderson

and Mr. Kuniyuki was her fourth choice.

Citizens Karla Powers, Lisa Bigelow, and Katherine Czukas spoke in

opposition to the appointment of Mr. Kuniyuki.

Councilmember Rainey asked if City Council does not approve Mr.

Koniyaki to advance, it would have to go back to the joint committee. Mr.

Gloss confirmed it would.

Mr. Kuniyuki provided a brief overview of his background, experience,

and plans for the PPLD.

Councilmember Donelson asked how long Mr. Kuniyuki has lived in the

City. Mr. Kuniyuki stated he has resided here since February 2024.

Councilmember Donelson asked Mr. Kuniyuki if he could commit to

never closing neighborhood libraries. Mr. Kuniyuki stated he cannot

make that type of statement at this time because the PPLD Board would

need to have discussion on that.

Councilmember Donelson asked Mr. Kuniyuki if he would commit to

bringing a library back to the Rockrimmon neighborhood. Mr. Kuniyuki

stated he believes they should definitely consider looking at how to do

that in a financially responsible manner.

Councilmember Donelson stated he does not recommend Mr. Kuniyuki

for the PPLD Board of Trustees because he does not believe he is the

best selection for the library right now, this would send a message to

citizens that the Council is concerned about maintaining libraries that are

accessible to neighborhoods, elderly citizens, and families with children

,and there was an applicant who served on the PPLD Board during the

Rockrimmon Library branch closure who has the experience needed for

this position.

Councilmember Henjum stated with the PPLD being subject to the

Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) limit on revenue, they will continue to

lose money and she feels the PPLD Board of Trustees needs to

determine what the library system is for and how they want to serve the

needs of the community with the budget they have.

Motion by Councilmember Risley, seconded by Councilmember Bailey, that the

appointment to the Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees be adopted. The

motion failed by a vote of 3-6-0-0

3 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, and Risley

Aye:

No:

6 - Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., and Williams

6. Mayor's Business

There was no Mayor’s Business.

7. Items Called Off Consent Calendar

25-227

A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Approximately 5.75 Acres

of Property, Identified as the Cumbre Vista Park Extension, through

the Park Land Dedication Ordinance (PLDO) Program

4B.B.

Presenter:

Britt Haley, Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Department

Lonna Thelen, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Design and

Development Manager

Attachments:

CC - PLDO supplemental for Cumbre Vista Expansion - LT

Resolution_SD20 Cumbre Vista

Signed Resolution No. 66-25.pdf

Lonna Thelen, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Design and

Development Manager, presented the Resolution authorizing the

acquisition of approximately 5.75 acres of property, identified as the

Cumbre Vista Park Extension, through the Park Land Dedication

Ordinance (PLDO) Program and the Ordinance for a supplemental

appropriation to the Park Land Dedication Ordinance Fund in the

amount of $794,740 to be used for the purchase of a 5.75 acre property

from El Paso County School District 20.

Citizen Carol Beckman spoke in opposition of the proposed Ordinance

and the need for sustainable funding for parks.

Councilmember Henjum requested additional information regarding Park

Impact Fees. Britt Haley, Director, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural

Services, provided an overview of funding opportunities for additional

parkland/park services and encouraged community participation in the

upcoming revision of the Park Master Plan to help determine the best

path for the community.

Councilmember Leinweber asked if this would allow acquisition of the

land which may be built up in the future. Ms. Thelen stated this will allow

the PLDO funding to acquire the property for future construction.

Councilmember Leinweber asked how far Parks is behind on deferred

maintenance. Ms. Thelen stated approximately $300 million.

Motion by Councilmember Bailey, seconded by Councilmember Risley, that the

Resolution authorizing the acquisition of approximately 5.75 acres of property

from El Paso County School District 20 through the Park Land Dedication

Ordinance (PLDO) Program be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0

9 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and

Williams

Aye:

25-203

An Ordinance amending Budget Ordinance No. 24-104 (2025 Budget

Appropriation Ordinance) for a Supplemental Appropriation to the

Park Land Dedication Ordinance Fund in the Amount of $794,740 to

be used for the purchase of a 5.75 acre property from El Paso County

School District 20.

4B.C.

Presenter:

Britt Haley, Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Department

Lonna Thelen, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Design and

Development Manager

Attachments:

CC - PLDO supplemental for Cumbre Vista Expansion - LT

Ordinance - PLDO Supplemental Appropriation - Cumbre Vista

Expansion

Please see comments in Agenda item 4B.B.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Bailey, that the

Ordinance approving a supplemental appropriation from the Park Land

Dedication Ordinance (PLDO) neighborhood park fund balance in the amount of

$794,740 for the purchase of the Cumbre Vista Park extension be approved on

first reading. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0

9 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and

Williams

Aye:

8. Utilities Business

There was no Utilities Business.

9. Unfinished Business

25-177

Ordinance No. 25-55 amending Ordinance No. 24-104 (2025 Budget

Appropriation Ordinance) for a supplemental appropriation to the

Lodgers & Auto Rental Tax (LART) Fund in the amount of $194,000

for additional projects and events recommended by the LART Citizen

Advisory Committee

9.A.

Presenter:

Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

Attachments:

2025 LART Off-Cycle SuppAppropORD_4.21.25 with Exhibit A

Signed Ordinance No. 25-55.pdf

Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, presented the Ordinance for a

supplemental appropriation of $194,000 to the Lodgers and Automobile

Rental Tax (LART) fund for four additional projects and events as

recommended by the LART Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC).

There were no comments on this item.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Williams, that

the Ordinance approving a supplemental appropriation to the Lodgers & Auto

Rental Tax (LART) Fund for additional projects and events recommended by the

LART Citizen Advisory Committee be finally passed. The motion passed by a vote

of 9-0-0-0

9 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and

Williams

Aye:

25-206

Ordinance No. 25-56 by the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado

authorizing the issuance and delivery of its multifamily housing

revenue bonds (Royal Pine Apartments Project), Series 2025 A, in

one or more tax-exempt or taxable series in an aggregate amount not

to exceed $60,000,000, for the purpose of financing the acquisition,

construction, improvement and equipping of a multifamily housing

facility in the City of Colorado Springs, State of Colorado and to pay

certain issuance expenses of such bonds; approving and authorizing

execution of an indenture of trust, a loan agreement with the

borrower, a bond placement agreement, and a tax regulatory

agreement with respect to the bonds; making findings and

determinations with respect to the project and the bonds; authorizing

the execution and delivery of related documents; and repealing all

action heretofore taken in conflict herewith

9.B.

Presenter:

Aimee Cox, Chief Housing and Homelessness Response Officer

Attachments:

Ordinance-Royal Pine Apartments 2025

Bond Placement Agreement-Royal Pine Apartments 2025

Indenture of Trust-Royal Pine Apartments 2025

Loan Agreement-Royal Pine Apartments 2025

Tax Regulatory Agreement-Royal Pine Apartments 2025

Royal Pine_Ordinance_PowerPoint

Signed Ordinance No. 25-56.pdf

Aimee Cox, Chief Housing and Homelessness Officer, Housing and

Homelessness Response Department, presented the Ordinance

authorizing the issuance and delivery of its multifamily housing revenue

bonds (Royal Pine Apartments Project), Series 2025 A, in one or more

tax-exempt or taxable series in an aggregate amount not to exceed

$60,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction,

improvement and equipping of a multifamily housing facility in the City.

Citizen Sarah Markham, Tim Lewan, Laura Wilkey, Grant Decker, and

Georgia Wunsch spoke in opposition of the proposed project.

Councilmember Bailey requested additional information regarding the

project. Ms. Cox stated staff received applications for the Concept Plan

and Development Plan, but this project did not require a zone change

and residents of this complex will earn sixty to seventy percent of the

Area Median Income (AMI) which is $67,500 and $78,750.

Motion by Councilmember Donelson, to postpone the Ordinance No. 25-56

authorizing the issuance and delivery of the City's multi-family housing revenue

bonds for Royal Pine in one or more tax-exempt or taxable series, in an

aggregate principal amount not to exceed $60,000,000. The motion failed for lack

of second.

Councilmember Donelson stated when citizens buy their homes, they

trust that the City will not change the zoning and drop in a large, high

density, affordable housing complex and City Council has the

opportunity to listen to the citizens and vote no on this item.

Councilmember Henjum requested additional information regarding the

residents who will be living in these units. Ms. Cox provided an overview

of the percentages of Average Median Income (AMI) for the tenants of

the complex.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Bailey, that the

Ordinance No. 25-56 authorizing the issuance and delivery of the City's

multi-family housing revenue bonds for Royal Pine in one or more tax-exempt or

taxable series, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $60,000,000 be

finally passed. The motion passed by a vote of 8-1-0-0

8 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams

1 - Donelson

Aye:

No:

10. New Business

25-277

A Resolution Opposing Governor Polis’ Executive Order D 2025-005

and Related State Housing Laws, and Reasserting The City’s Home

Rule Authority

10.A.

Attachments:

Resolution Opposing Executive Order D2025 005

Signed Resolution No. 69-25.pdf

Councilmember Risley read the Resolution opposing Governor Polis’

Executive Order D 2025-005 and related state housing laws and

reasserting the City’s Home Rule Authority.

President Pro Tem Risley and Councilmember Leinweber, and

Councilmember Williams spoke about the importance of the City

maintaining Home Rule Authority.

Citizens Janette Capron, Member, Historic Neighborhood Partnership

(HNP), Lisa Bigelow, and Dutch Schultz, President, Old North End

Neighborhood Association Board of Directors, spoke in support of the

proposed Resolution.

Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff, stated the Administration is in opposition to

the proposed Resolution because the state’s Department of Local

Affairs (DOLA) has confirmed the City is currently in compliance with the

state’s recent legislation, but the proposed Resolution puts the City at

risk of losing $20 million in state grants. President Crow-Iverson stated

legally, the Governor cannot arbitrarily withhold funding as a punishment

for policy disagreement or political noncompliance.

President Pro Tem Risley stated there were a number of exclusions on

the types of grants which could be withheld.

Councilmember Henjum stated she supports the City maintaining Home

Rule Authority, but she will be voting no due to her concern with the

potential loss of millions of dollars in state funding.

Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Rainey Jr.,

that the Resolution opposing Governor Polis' Executive Order D 2025-005 and

related state housing laws, and reasserting the City's Home Rule Authority be

adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 7-2-0-0

7 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams

2 - Gold, and Henjum

Aye:

No:

SUBD-24-01 Ordinance No. 25-50 vacating a portion of public right-of-way known

56 as Fillmore Place consisting of 0.034 acres located north of 2938

10.B.

Main Street.

(Legislative)

Presenter:

Johnny Malpica, Senior Comprehensive Planner, Planning

Department

Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department

Attachments:

SUBD-24-0156 ORDINANCE DRAFT_JPM

Exhibit A - Legal Description

Exhibit B - Vacation Plat

Exhibit C - Vicinity Map

Signed Ordinance No. 25-50.pdf

Johnny Malpica, Senior Comprehensive Planner, Planning Department,

presented the Ordinance vacating a portion of public right-of-way (ROW)

known as Fillmore Place consisting of 0.034 acres located north of 2938

Main Street. He provided an overview of the project summary, site plan,

existing conditions of ROW to be vacated, timeline of review,

stakeholder involvement, application review criteria, and City Council

optional motions.

There was no public comment in support or opposition to the project.

Councilmember Henjum asked what is prompting this proposed vacation

of ROW. Mr. Malpica stated it is to put the home under common

ownership.

Councilmember Donelson asked if the owner is planning to sell the

property. Mr. Malpica stated the applicant’s interest in selling the

property is not an element of criteria that they review. Randy Purvis,

representing the applicant, stated the property owner has not made a

decision regarding the future of the property and this vacation meets the

City’s criteria, and the property has not been used for ROW for many

years.

Councilmember Donelson asked what the property is currently zoned.

Mr. Malpica stated it is zoned R-5 Residential.

Councilmember Donelson asked how big the property is. Mr. Malpica

stated it is approximately 5,000 square feet and the portion to be

vacated is approximately 1,900 square feet.

Councilmember Williams asked if the vacation would be for this property

and the neighboring property. Mr. Malpica explained that the only area

being vacated is the portion above the curb line.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Bailey, that the

Ordinance No. 25-50 vacating a portion of public right-of-way known as Fillmore

Place consisting of 0.034 acres located north of 2938 Main Street, based upon the

findings that the request complies with the criteria as set forth in City Code

Section 7.5.703 be finally passed. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0

9 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and

Williams

Aye:

11. Public Hearing

ZONE-25-00 Ordinance No. 25-51 to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado

11.A.

Springs pertaining to 0.41 acres located at 1222 North Academy

Boulevard from R-5 and MX-M (Multi-Family High and Mixed-Use

Medium Scale) to MX-M (Mixed-Use Medium Scale). (Quasi-Judicial)

(Second Reading and Public Hearing)

Related Files: N/A

Located in Council District 5

Presenter:

Ethan Shafer, Urban Planner II, Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department

Attachments:

Staff Report for ZONE-25-0001

Attachment 1 - Land Use Statement

Attachment 2 - Project Description

Attachment 3 - Legal Description and Exhibit

7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)

Ordinance_ZONE-25-0001_1222 N Academy Blvd

Exhibit A - Legal Description

Exhibit B - Legal Exhibit

CC Presentation for ZONE-25-0001

Signed Ordinance No. 25-51.pdf

Ethan Shafer, Urban Planner II, Planning Department, presented the

Ordinances amending the zoning map of the City pertaining to 0.41

acres located at 1222 North Academy Boulevard and 0.35 acres located

at 1202 North Academy Boulevard from R-5 and MX-M (Multi-Family

High and Mixed-Use Medium Scale) to MX-M (Mixed-Use Medium

Scale). He provided an overview of the project Sunnyside AA, LLC,

vicinity map, project summary, site plan, timeline of review, stakeholder

involvement, agency review, PlanCOS compliance, application review

criteria, and City Council optional motions.

John Olson, Urban Landscape, representing the applicant, went over the

context map, ariel photos of the site, and PlanCOS strategies.

Councilmember Henjum stated this area needs redevelopment.

Councilmember Leinweber asked if the two property owners in between

the two parcels were interested in redevelopment. Mr. Olson stated

there was not an appetite for it at this time.

There was no public comment in support or opposition to the project.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Williams, that

the Ordinance No. 25-51 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado

Springs pertaining to 0.41 acres located at 1222 North Academy Boulevard from

R-5 and MX-M (Multi-Family High and Mixed-Use Medium Scale) to MX-M

(Mixed-Use Medium Scale), based upon the findings that the request complies

with the criteria for a Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) as set forth in City

Code Section 7.5.703.D be finally passed. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0

8 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams

1 - Donelson

Aye:

Absent:

ZONE-25-00 Ordinance No. 25-52 amending the zoning map of the City of

11.B.

Colorado Springs relating to 0.35 acres (15,153 square feet) located

at 1202 North Academy Boulevard from R-5 and MX-M (Multi-Family

High and Mixed-Use Medium Scale) to MX-M (Mixed-Use Medium

Scale). (Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)

Related Files: N/A

Located in Council District 5

Presenter:

Ethan Shafer, Urban Planner II, Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department

Attachments:

Staff Report for ZONE-25-0002

Attachment 1 - Land Use Statement

Attachment 2 - Project Description

Attachment 3 - Legal Description and Exhibit

7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)

Ordinance_ZONE-25-0002_1202 N Academy Blvd

Exhibit A - Legal Description

Exhibit B - Legal Exhibit

CC Presentation for ZONE-25-0002

Signed Ordinance No. 25-52.pdf

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Bailey, seconded by Councilmember Williams, that the

Ordinance No. 25-52 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs

pertaining to 0.35 acres (15,153 square feet) located at 1202 North Academy

Boulevard from R-5 and MX-M (Multi-Family High and Mixed-Use Medium Scale)

to MX-M (Mixed-Use Medium Scale), based upon the findings that the request

complies with the criteria for a Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) as set forth in

City Code Section 7.5.703.D be finally passed. The motion passed by a vote of

9-0-0-0

9 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and

Williams

Aye:

ZONE-22-00 Ordinance No. 25-53 to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado

11.C.

Springs pertaining to 0.39 acres (16,884 square feet) located at 2024

East Boulder Street and 408 Iowa Avenue from R-4 (Multi-Family

Low) and MX-M (Mixed-Use Medium Scale) to R-Flex Medium.

(Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)

Presenter:

William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department

Attachments:

Staff Report_2024 E Boulder

Attachment 1-Zone Map

Attachment 2-First Addition to Knob Hill

Attachment 3-Context Map

Attachment 4-Concept Plan

Attachment 5-Project and Land Use Statement

Attachment 6-Rezone Legal and Drawing

Attachment 7-Knob Hill Plan

7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)

Ordinance_2024 E Boulder

Exhibit A and B_Legal Description and Drawing_2024 E

Boulder_Final

Concept Plan_Final

CC_Staff Pres_2024 E Boulder

Signed Ordinance No. 25-53.pdf

William Gray, Senior Planner, Planning Department, presented the

Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City pertaining to 0.39 acres

located at 2024 East Boulder Street and 408 Iowa Avenue from R-4

(Multi-Family Low) and MX-M (Mixed-Use Medium Scale) to R-Flex

Medium. He provided an overview of the project, context map, project

summary, site characteristics, rezoning area, timeline of review,

stakeholder involvement, application review criteria, and City Council

optional motions.

John Olson, Urban Landscape, representing the applicant, identified the

proposed Site Plan and applications.

There was no public comment in support or opposition to the project.

President Pro Tem Risley stated this is a point of transition in this

neighborhood with many mixed uses and as well as residential.

Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that

the Ordinance No. 25-53 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado

Springs pertaining to 0.39 acres (16,884 square feet) located at 2024 East Boulder

Street and 408 Iowa Avenue from R-4 (Multi-Family Low) and MX-M (Mixed-Use

Medium Scale) to R-Flex Medium, based upon the findings that the request

complies with the criteria for a Zone Map Amendment (Rezoning) as set forth in

City Code Section 7.5.704.D be finally passed. The motion passed by a vote of

9-0-0-0

9 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and

Williams

Aye:

ZONE-24-00 An Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado

11.D.

Springs to establish a HP-O (Historic Preservation Overlay) pertaining

to 4.15 acres located west of North Cascade Avenue and east of

Monument Valley Park between West Dale Street on the North and St

Vrain Street on the south and to be known as the Parkside Historic

District.

(Quasi-Judicial) (1st Reading only to set the public hearing for May

27, 2025)

Presenter:

William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Located in Council District 3

Attachments:

Staff Report_Parkside Historic District

Attachment 1-Parkside District Nomination

Attahment 2-Changes Summary

Attachment 3-Context Map

Attachment 4-Public Comment

Attachment 5-Design Standards

Attachment 6-Interpretive Guide

Attachment 7-February HPB Minutes

Attachment 8-March HPB Minutes

7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)

Ordinance_Parkside Historic District

Exhibit A and B_Legal Description and Drawing

HPB Meeting Mins 2.3.25 FINAL

HPB Meeting Mins 3.3.25 FINAL

CC_Staff Pres_Parkside Historic District

Signed Ordinance No. 25-54.pdf

William Gray, Senior Planner, Planning Department, presented the

Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City to establish a HP-O

(Historic Preservation Overlay) pertaining to 4.15 acres located west of

North Cascade Avenue and east of Monument Valley Park between

West Dale Street on the North and St Vrain Street on the south and to

be known as the Parkside Historic District. He provided an overview of

the project, context map, project summary, application, character,

timeline of review, stakeholder involvement, application review criteria,

and City Council optional motions.

Cheryl Brown, President, Historic Uptown Neighborhood Association,

representing the applicant, provided a brief overview of Historic Uptown,

designated properties, and the benefits of historic preservation.

Tim Scanlon, representing the applicant, identified the features of the

project, project purpose, timeline, proposed HP-O, historic significance,

housing for the rising middle class, architecture, benefits of the HP-O,

regulatory tools.

Diane Bridges, Chair, Historic Neighborhoods Partnership (HNP), stated

this application has the full support of the HNP.

Ms. Brown went over the details of their request.

Councilmember Bailey asked if there would be any implications to the

property which did not want the HP-O. Mr. Gray stated there would not

be.

Councilmember Henjum, Councilmember Willliams, and Councilmember

Donelson express support of the proposed Ordinance.

Citizen Mike Anderson, Old North End Neighborhood Association Board

of Directors, spoke in favor of the proposed HP-O.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Donelson, that

the Ordinance No. 25-54 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado

Springs to establish a HP-O (Historic Preservation Overlay) pertaining to 4.15

acres located west of North Cascade Avenue and east of Monument Valley Park

between West Dale Street on the North and St Vrain Street on the south and to be

known as the Parkside Historic District, complies with the Standards for

Designation of Areas for Zoning Overlay as set forth in City Code Section

7.2.608.B and the criteria for a Zone Map Amendment as set forth in City Code

Section 7.5.704.D with the following condition: 1) The Parkside Historic District

Design Standards as proposed in the initial application are approved with

changes as follows: (a) the "Old North End Interpretive Guide" is incorporated

into the standards by reference or exhibit to be a supporting document for

guidance and results at all levels of historic rehabilitation work in the District;

and (b) add a reference to the Design Standards stating, "for additional

information on the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation visit the

National Park Service's Historic Preservation Tax Incentives page (Standards for

Rehabilitation) be finally passed. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0

9 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and

Williams

Aye:

12. Added Item Agenda

There were no items added to the Agenda.

13. One Hour of Citizen Discussion for Items not on Today's Agenda per City

Council Rules

Citizen Julia Melendez spoke about the need for cleanup and the

prevention of illegal activities in the area of the Ivywild neighborhood and

Cheyenne Creek.

Citizen Jaymen Johnson requested the City use drones instead of

fireworks for the City’s Fourth of July celebration.

Citizen Lee Brooks expressed appreciation for City Council and spoke

about the need for vegetation for the wildlife in the City.

Citizen Dallas Whitewolf stated it is important to remember perspective

and what matters most to people.

14. Executive Session

There was no Executive Session.

15. Adjourn

There being no further business to come before City Council, Council

adjourned at 3:32 PM.

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk