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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

9:00 AM

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1. Call to Order and Roll Call

President Crow-Iverson called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.

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Present:

Councilmember Ken Casey, President Lynette Crow-Iverson,

Councilmember Dave Donelson, Councilmember Kimberly Gold,

Councilmember Nancy Henjum, Councilmember David Leinweber,

Councilmember Roland Rainey Jr., President Pro Tem Brian Risley, and

Councilmember Brandy Williams

Councilmember Leinweber attended the meeting virtually.

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

The Invocation was made by Pastor Josiah Dangers from the Woodmen

Valley Church.

Students from Sierra and Harrison High School led the Pledge of

Allegiance.

3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements

Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department, requested item 10.C. to be

postponed to the May 12, 2026 City Council meeting.

Councilmember Donelson asked why this item is being postponed. Mr.

Walker stated it is due to some changes to the Ordinance which were

recommended by the City Attorney’s Office.

10.C. CODE-26-00 An Ordinance amending multiple sections of Article 5 (Administration

and Enforcement) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code

of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as related to

procedural process

(Legislative)

Located in Council Districts Citywide

Presenter:

Daniel Sexton, LUR/DRE Planning Manager, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments:

Ordinance_Article 5 – Administration and Enforcement Ordinance

Update

CPC Staff Report_Administration and Enforcement Ordinance Update

Administration and Enforcement Ordinance _Presentation

CC Presentation_Administration and Enforcement Ordinance_Staff

7.5.702 AMENDMENT TO UDC TEXT

Excerpt Minutes - Amendment to UDC Administrative Decisions -

CPC 03_11_2026

This item was postponed to the May 12, 2026 City Council meeting.

Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Gold,

that the Ordinance amending multiple sections of Article 5

(Administration and Enforcement) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development

Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as

related to process and procedural changes be postponed to the May 12,

2026 City Council meeting. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0

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Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,

Risley, and Williams

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:

26-174

4B.A.

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 14, 2026

Presenter:

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

Attachments: 4-14-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Final

The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.

26-137

4B.B.

A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs consenting to the

dissolution of the Evergreen Ridge Metropolitan District.

Related Files: N/A

Located in Council District 3

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: Evergreen_Ridge_MD_Dissolution_Resolution

Attachment_1_Evergreen_Ridge_Board's_Dissolution_Resolution

Attachment_2_Evergreen_Ridge_Cover_Memo_from_District

Attachment_3_Resolution 135-23_Approved_Service_Plan

Attachment_4_Approved_Development_Plan

Exhibit_A_Evergreen_Ridge_District_Boundary_Map

Evergreen_Ridge_MD_WS_Presentation

Evergreen_Ridge_MD_CC_Presentation

Signed Resolution 33-26

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Motion by Councilmember Gold, 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

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Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,

Risley, and Williams

5. Recognitions

26-184

5.A.

A Resolution Recognizing May 3-9, 2026 As Small Business Week In

The Pikes Peak Region

Presenter:

Brian Risley, Council President Pro Tem and Councilmember At Large

Attachments: National Small Business Week

Signed Resolution 34-26

President Pro Tem Risley read the Resolution recognizing May 3 to May 9,

2026 as Small Business Week in the Pikes Peak Region.

Brandon Eldrige, Executive Director, Pikes Peak Small Business

Development Center (SBDC), gave a brief overview of the contributions

small business owners make and identified some events taking place

during Small BusinessWeek

Trevor Dierdorff, Amnet Colorado Springs, Sandra Lopez, B Side Capital,

and Amberly Brown, Soapbox Marketing, expressed appreciation for the

Resolution, the SBDC, and the community partners who support small

businesses.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Rainey

Jr., that the Resolution recognizing May 3-9, 2026 as Small Business

Week in the Pikes Peak Region be adopted. The motion passed by a vote

of 9-0-0-0

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Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,

Risley, and Williams

26-183

5.B.

City Council Appointments and Removals to Boards, Commissions, and

Committees

Presenter:

Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At Large

Attachments:

04282026 Boards Commissions and Committees Appointment -

Revised

04282026 Planning Commission

President Crow-Iverson presented the City Council Appointments and

Removals to Boards, Commissions, and Committees.

Several Councilmembers highlighted the qualifications of the nominees

who wish to serve the City.

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

that the City Council Appointments and Removals to Boards,

Commissions, and Committees be approved. The motion passed by a

vote of 9-0-0-0

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Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,

Risley, and Williams

6. Mayor's Business

26-175

6.A.

An Ordinance Appointing Stefanie Boster As City Attorney And

Prescribing Her Duties, Compensation, and Tenure In Office, And

Superseding And Repealing All Prior Ordinances Inconsistent With The

Provisions Of This Ordinance

Presenter:

Yemi Mobolade, Mayor

Attachments: CityAtty-Salary-2026-04-15.docx

Travis Easton, Acting Chief of Staff, presented the Ordinance appointing

Stefanie Boster as City Attorney and prescribing her duties, compensation

and tenure in office.

There were no comments on this item.

Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by President Pro Tem

Risley, that the Ordinance appointing Stefanie Boster as City Attorney

and prescribing her duties, compensation, and tenure in office, and

superseding and repealing all prior Ordinances inconsistent with the

provisions of this Ordinance be approved on first reading. The motion

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

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Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,

Risley, and Williams

7. Items Called Off Consent Calendar

There were no items called off the Consent Calendar.

8. Utilities Business

26-157

8.A.

Resolution to Authorize Commercial Recreation on Utilities-Controlled

Watershed Areas and Reservoirs

Presenter:

Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

Abigail Ortega, General Manager of Infrastructure and Resources

Planning, Colorado Springs Utilities

Attachments: Resolution Authorizing Commercial Rec on All Watershed Property

New Commercial Recreation Use April 2026

Signed Resolution 35-26

Councilmember Leinweber recused himself due to being an owner of a

commercial outfitter business.

Abigail Ortega, General Manager of Infrastructure and Resources Planning,

Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU), presented the Resolution to authorize

commercial Recreation on CSU controlled watershed areas and

reservoirs. She provided an overview of the new use, benefits, and next

steps.

There were no comments on this item.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Gold,

that this Resolution to authorize commercial recreation on

Utilities-controlled watershed areas and reservoirs be adopted. The

motion passed by a vote of 8-0-0-1

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Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Rainey Jr., Risley, and

Williams

1 - Leinweber

Recused:

26-156

8.B.

Consideration of a Resolution Setting Certain Natural Gas Rates for

Colorado Springs Utilities' March 2026 Rate Case

Presenter:

Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

Chris Bidlack, City Attorney's Office - Utilities Division

Attachments: 04-28-2026 CC - March 2026 Rate Case Resolution

March_2026_Rate Case_Gas_DO-4-28-26

March 2026 Rate Case - Final Natural Gas Tariffs

Signed Resolution 36-26

Chris Bidlack, City Attorney's Office, Utilities Division, presented the

consideration of the Resolution setting natural gas rates for Colorado

Springs Utilities' March 2026 Rate Case.

There were no comments on this item.

Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember

Rainey Jr., that the Resolution setting natural gas rates for Colorado

Springs Utilities' March 2026 Rate Case be adopted. The motion passed

by a vote of 9-0-0-0

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Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,

Risley, and Williams

9. Unfinished Business

26-121

9.A.

Ordinance No. 26-16 Repealing Ordinance Nos. 20-44 And 22-33

Thereby Dissolving The Law Enforcement Transparency and Advisory

Commission

Presenter:

Roland Rainey, Councilmember District 6

Attachments: LETAC Ordinance (Updated)

LETAC Presentation 3.23.2026

Signed Ordinance 26-16

Councilmember Rainey introduced the Ordinance dissolving The Law

Enforcement Transparency and Advisory Commission (LETAC).

Travis Easton, Acting Chief of Staff, read a letter of appreciation for

LETAC from Mayor Yemi and Chief Adrian Vasquez, Colorado Springs

Police Department.

Citizens Taylor Gray, Brandon Rincon, Colorado Springs Alliance Against

Racist and Political Repression, and Memphis Curry, Colorado Springs

Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, spoke in opposition of

the dissolution of LETAC.

Councilmember Donelson stated depending on a citizen’s actions, police

officers are authorized to use lethal force.

Councilmember Rainey stated he will be connecting the members of

LETAC with the Mayor and Chief Vasquez to continue communication

between them and express appreciation for the members of LETAC.

Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember

Rainey Jr., that the Ordinance No. 26-16 repealing Ordinance Nos. 20-44

And 22-33 thereby dissolving the Law Enforcement Transparency and

Advisory Commission be finally passed. The motion passed by a vote of

9-0-0-0

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Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,

Risley, and Williams

10. New Business

26-109

10.A.

A Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a Donation of Approximately

100 Acres of Land Known as the Pikeview Quarry

Presenter:

Kim King, Acting Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Department

Lonna Thelen, Design and Development Manager, Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Services Department

David Deitemeyer, Senior Program Administrator, Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Services Department

Attachments: COS_PARKS_PIKEVIEW_DONATION

Resolution_Pikeview Quarry

Signed Resolution 37-26

Lonna Thelen, Design and Development Manager, Parks, Recreation and

Cultural Services Department (PRCS), presented the Resolution

authorizing the acceptance of a donation of approximately 100 acres of

land known as the Pikeview Quarry. She provided an overview of the site

location, land acquisitions, Pikeview Quarry frontage property Phase I,

Phase II, and donation property.

David Deitemeyer, Senior Program Administrator, Parks, Recreation and

Cultural Services Department, went over the timeline, reclamation process,

Quarry trailhead, reclamation review, land management cost, and motion.

Councilmember Henjum requested additional information regarding the

backlog of maintenance of parks. Ms. Thelen stated they do analyze

long-term maintenance costs when acquiring new land.

Councilmember Donelson asked why this item is back-to-back. Mr.

Deitemeyer provided an outline of the timeline of the review process and

the need to close on the property on May 15, 2026.

Councilmember Donelson asked what is proposed for the Master Plan

process. Mr. Deitemeyer stated they will begin the public process in order

to receive the community input on the Plan.

Councilmember Henjum stated land is a gift, not a commodity and

restoration is a practice of relationship, not just remediation.

Councilmember Williams stated she supports this acquisition, but due to

the maintenance backlog, it may be a while before this park is completed.

Citizen Steve Harris, Chair, PRCS Advisory Board, Glenn Carlson, Trails

and Open Space Coalition, spoke in support of the acquisition.

Ron Gidwitz, Castle Concrete, property owner, provided an overview of the

history of the property and the reason behind the donation.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Rainey

Jr., that the Resolution authorizing the donation of approximately 100

acres of land from Castle Concrete Company to the Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Services Department be adopted. The motion passed by a

vote of 9-0-0-0

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Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,

Risley, and Williams

26-048

10.B.

An Ordinance repealing and reordaining Appendix K (Wildland Urban

Interface Requirements) of Part 1 (Fire Prevention Code) of Article 4

(Fire Prevention) of Chapter 8 (Public Safety).

Presenter:

Kris Cooper, Fire Marshal

Attachments: Fire-IFC-AppendixK_ORD-2026-02-17-RL corrected ADA.pdf

Appendix K CWRC 2026 04 28

Formal Approval of Local Map - City of Colorado Springs ADA

02.26.2026 DP Letter of Support ADA

FBA-Wilfire Resiliency Code-Letter of Support_20260212 ADA

2026 Colorado Springs Fire Department (2021 IFC + CWRC) ADA

Kris Cooper, Fire Marshal, Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD),

presented the Ordinance repealing and reordaining Appendix K (Wildland

Urban Interface Requirements) of Part 1 (Fire Prevention Code) of Article 4

(Fire Prevention) of Chapter 8 (Public Safety). He provided an overview of

the background, highlights, key updates, classification of risk, wildfire risk

class, local wildfire risk map, Class 1/Class 2 provisions, and fuels

management zones. Fire Marshal Cooper went over the comparisons of

Class 1 and Class 2, financial impact, considerations, public process,

options, and CSFD recommendation.

Councilmember Henjum asked if there are thousands of existing homes in

the area which do not meet these code provisions. Marshal Cooper

confirmed there are and they are consistently meeting with Homeowner

Associations (HOA) to educate residents.

Councilmember Rainey asked if there were any concerns brought up from

the HOAs. Marshal Cooper stated the HOAs have been very supportive

with mitigating wildfire risk.

Councilmember Rainey asked what the impact to insurance rates will be.

Marshal Cooper stated he does not have that information but ensuring

homes are being built to industry standards will help homeowners with

insurance coverage.

President Pro Tem Risley expressed support of the proposed Ordinance

and stated because of the state mandate, this will increase the cost of

construction and houses.

Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember

Rainey Jr., that the Ordinance repealing and reordaining Appendix K

(Wildland Urban Interface Requirements) of Part 1 (Fire Prevention

Code) of Article 4 (Fire Prevention) of Chapter 8 (Public Safety) be

approved on first reading. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0

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Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Rainey Jr., Risley, and

Williams

1 - Leinweber

Absent:

26-164

10.D.

City Council Special Meeting Minutes April 6, 2026

Presenter:

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

Attachments: 4-6-2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes Final

Councilmember Casey recused himself due to the purpose of the meeting

being to appoint a 2nd District City Councilmember .

The minutes of the April 13, 2026 Work Session were approved by

Consensus of City Council.

Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Gold,

that the City Council Special Meeting Minutes April 6, 2026 be approved.

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

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Aye:

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

Williams

1 - Casey

Recused:

26-187

10.E.

Request for approval of settlement amount in a claim arising from an

arrest by officers on April 24, 2022.

Presenter:

Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney

Attachments: 26-187_Canett_QuarterlyReportExcerpt

Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney, City Attorney’s Office, presented the

Request for approval of settlement amount in a claim arising from an arrest

by officers on April 24, 2022.

President Crow-Iverson polled City Council regarding authorizing the City

to represent the officers. Consensus of City Council agreed.

Motion by President Pro Tem Risley, seconded by Councilmember

Rainey Jr., that the $750,000 settlement amount for a claim arising from an

arrest on April 24, 2022 be approved. The motion passed by a vote of

7-2-0-0

7 - Casey, Crow-Iverson, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams

2 - Donelson, and Gold

Aye:

No:

11. Public Hearing

Creekside at Flying Horse

11.A. ZONE-25-00 Ordinance No. 26-14 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado

Estimated Time: 20 minutes

Springs pertaining to approximately 44.72 acres located northwest of the

intersection of New Life Drive and Interquest Parkway from PDZ/AF-O

(Planned Development Zone with United States Air Force Academy

Overlay) to R-Flex Medium/AF-O (R-Flex Medium with United States Air

Force Academy Overlay). (Quasi-judicial) (2nd reading and public

hearing).

Related Files: LUPL-25-0023

Located in Council District 2

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: ZONE-25-0038_Ordinance

Staff_Report_Creekridge_at_Flying_Horse

Attachment_A_Flying_Horse_Master_Plan

Attachment_B_Ordinance_20-71_Flying_Horse_Downtown

Attachment_C_Flying_Horse_Downtown_Concept_Plan

Attachment_D_Traffic_Impact_Study

Attachment_E_Land_Use_Plan

Attachment_F_Project_Statement

Attachment_G_R-Flex_Medium_Standards

Exhibit_A_Legal_Description

Exhibit_B_Zone_Map

ZONE-25-0038_Staff_CC_Presentation

7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)

Excerpt Minutes - Creekside at Flying Horse - CPC 03_11_2026

Signed Ordinance 26-14

Councilmember Casey recused himself due to him hearing these items

during his role as Chair of the Planning Commission.

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department, presented the

Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City and establishing the

Creekside at Flying Horse Land Use Plan for a residential development

pertaining to approximately 44.72 acres located northwest of the

intersection of New Life Drive and Interquest Parkway from PDZ/AF-O

(Planned Development Zone with United States Air Force Academy

Overlay) to R-Flex Medium/AF-O (R-Flex Medium with United States Air

Force Academy Overlay). She provided an overview of the vicinity map,

applications, project summary, zoning map, proposed changes, site

history, downtown at Flying Horse, density/intensity comparison, and

non-residential use comparison. Ms. Stocker went over the timeline of

review, stakeholder involvement, agency review, PlanCOS compliance,

application review criteria, and optional motions.

Jason Alwine, NES, representing the applicant, identified the site location,

context, 2021 Flying Horse Master Plan, existing zoning, concept plan,

approved Flying Horse at Downtown land uses, existing PDZ to remain,

area of proposed change, area zoning, surrounding commercial context,

zone change, Land Use Plan, approved use comparison chart and

PlanCOS compliance.

Councilmember Henjum asked how the site could be open space and

commercial. Mr. Alwine stated Block E is like a central park and the other

open space is mouse habitat and streamside which will remain

undisturbed.

There were no public comments on this item.

Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember

Williams, that the Ordinance No. 26-14 amending the zoning map of the

City of Colorado Springs pertaining to approximately 44.72 acres located

northwest of the intersection of New Life Drive and Interquest Parkway

from PDZ/AF-O (Planned Development Zone with United States Air Force

Academy Overlay) to R-Flex Medium/AF-O (R-Flex Medium with United

States Air Force Academy Overlay) zone district based upon the finding

that the request complies with the criteria for a Zoning Map amendment

set forth in City Code Section 7.5.704 be finally passed. The motion

passed by a vote of 8-0-0-1

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Aye:

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

Williams

1 - Casey

Recused:

11.B. LUPL-25-002 Establishing the Creekside at Flying Horse Land Use Plan for a

residential development consisting of approximately 44.72 acres located

northwest of the intersection of New Life Drive and Interquest Parkway.

(Quasi-judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing).

Related Files: ZONE-25-0038

Located in Council District 2

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: Attachment_E_Land_Use_Plan

7.5.514 LAND USE PLAN

ZONE-25-0038_Staff_CC_Presentation_v1

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Rainey

Jr., that the Creekside at Flying Horse Land Use Plan related to

approximately 44.72 acres based upon the findings that the request

complies with the review criteria for Land Use Plans set forth in City

Code Section 7.5.514 be approved. The motion passed by a vote of

8-0-0-1

8 -

Aye:

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

Williams

1 - Casey

Recused:

Airport Road Multi-Family Estimated time: 15 minutes

11.C. ZONE-24-00 Ordinance No. 26-15 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado

20 Springs pertaining to approximately 2.17 acres located at 4880 Airport

Road from R1-6/AP-O (Single Family - Medium with Airport Overlay to

R-5/AP-O (Multi-Family High with Airport Overlay).

(Quasi-judicial) (2nd Reading and Public Hearing).

Related Files: APPL-26-0002

Located in Council District 4

Presenter:

Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: Staff Report - ZONE-24-0020

Zone Ord_ZONE_24-0020

Signed Ordinance 25-102.pdf

Attachment 1_Updated Project Statement

Attachment 2_Land Use Statement

Attachment 3_Rezone Exhibit A_B

Attachment 4_Public Comment Response

7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)

CPC Minutes Excerpt - 4880 Airport Rd Rezone - 11.12.2025

Meeting Minutes 3-24-26 Airport Road Zone Appeal

4880 Airport Rd Rezone Presentation - Planning

Signed Ordianance 26-15

Councilmember Casey recused himself due to him hearing these items

during his role as Chair of the Planning Commission.

Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department, presented the

Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City pertaining to

approximately 2.17 acres located at 4880 Airport Road from R1-6/AP-O

(Single Family - Medium with Airport Overlay to R-5/AP-O (Multi-Family

High with Airport Overlay).

Ann Odom, NES, representing the applicant, stated they do not have any

additional comments.

There were no public comments on this item.

Councilmember Donelson asked if a right in, right out from the

development was a condition from the Planning Commission. Mr. Sullivan

stated it was not because the Planning Commission denied this rezone.

Motion by Councilmember Gold, seconded by Councilmember Williams,

that the Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado

Springs relating to approximately 2.17 acres located at 4880 Airport Road

from R1-6/AP-O (Single Family - Medium with Airport Overlay) to R-5/AP-O

(Multi-Family High with Airport Overlay) zone district based upon the

finding that the request complies with the criteria for a Zoning Map

Amendment set forth in City Code Section 7.5.704 with the following

condition of approval: 1. The owner/developer must dedicate

approximately 20 feet of property to Airport Road Right-of-Way by Plat or

Deed to the City based upon the Traffic Engineering requirements be

finally passed. The motion passed by a vote of 7-1-0-1

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

Aye:

No:

1 - Donelson

1 - Casey

Recused:

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 Shaun Mee expressed appreciation for Councilmember Rainey

and spoke in opposition of his son’s vehicle being towed by the City and

the fees associated with it.

Citizen Brittany Smith spoke about the crime occurring in her neighborhood

near her home at 753 East Moreno Avenue.

Citizen Bruce Barron spoke about the need for porta potties in

neighborhood parks.

Citizen Damon Cox requested the Nixon Coal Power Plant be closed by

2029 and replaced with renewable energy such as solar power.

Citizen Nick Raven spoke about the need for City Council to receive higher

wages.

Citizen Bradley White spoke about the need for water conservation and

how gray water should be permitted within City limits.

Citizen John Smith spoke about the constitution of the United States, state

law, and local law.

Citizen Taylor Gray spoke about the Society of Satanism and asked who is

liable if citizen data is given to the wrong people.

Citizen Steve Lightfoot stated Stephen King killed John Lennon.