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1. Call to Order and Roll Call  
President Helms called the meeting to order at 10:03 AM.  
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Present:  
Councilmember Yolanda Avila, President Pro Tem Lynette Crow-Iverson,  
Councilmember Dave Donelson, President Randy Helms, Councilmember Nancy  
Henjum, Councilmember David Leinweber, Councilmember Mike O'Malley,  
Councilmember Brian Risley, and Councilmember Michelle Talarico  
Councilmember Talarico left the meeting at approximately 1:00 PM.  
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  
The Invocation was made by President Helms.  
President Helms led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements  
Presidents Helms requested items 11.B. through 11.F. be postponed to  
the April 9, 2024 City Council meeting.  
President Helms requested item 4B.C. and Councilmember Donelson  
requested item 4B.F. be removed from the Consent Calendar.  
Consensus of Council agreed to these changes on the agenda.  
11.B. CODE-24-00 An Ordinance repealing and re-ordaining Section 701 (annexation of  
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land) of Part 7 (Policy Decisions by City Council) of Article 5  
(Administration and Enforcement) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development  
Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended,  
pertaining to annexation.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Renee Congdon, Utilities Division Chief, City Attorney’s Office  
Attachments: Attachment 1 - UDC-AnnexationORD-2024-01-03  
Attachment 2 - Table with Proposed Changes to the Annexation  
Section  
1-Annexation-Related Code Changes Presentation for Council March  
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Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, to  
postpone the Ordinance repealing and reordaining Section 701 (annexation of  
land) of Part 7 (Policy Decisions by City Council) of Article 5 (Administration and  
Enforcement) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of  
Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Annexation to the April 9, 2024  
City Council meeting. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
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11.C.  
An Ordinance amending Part 3 (Water Service) of Article 4 (Water  
Code) of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the Code of the City Of Colorado  
Springs 2001, as Amended, Pertaining to Water Service  
Presenter:  
Renee Congdon, Utilities Division Chief, City Attorney’s Office  
Attachments: CSU-WaterServiceCh12-ORD 12.4.302-305.docx  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, to  
postpone the Ordinance amending Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of the Code of  
the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Water Service to  
the April 9, 2024 City Council meeting. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
24-125  
11.D.  
An Ordinance Amending Part 3 (Wastewater Service) Of Article 5  
(Wastewater Treatment Code) of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the Code of  
the City Of Colorado Springs 2001, as Amended, Pertaining To  
Wastewater Service  
Presenter:  
Renee Congdon, Utilities Division Chief, City Attorney’s Office  
Attachments: CSU-outside city wastewater service 12.5.302-304  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, to  
postpone the Ordinance amending Part 3 (Wastewater Service) of Article 5  
(Wastewater Treatment Code) of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the Code of the City of  
Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Wastewater Service to the  
April 9, 2024 City Council meeting. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
24-126  
11.E.  
An Ordinance Repealing and Reordaining Section 116 (Special  
Contract Service) of Article 1 (General Provisions) of Chapter 12  
(Utilities) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as  
Amended, Pertaining to Outside City Service  
Presenter:  
Renee Congdon, Utilities Division Chief, City Attorney’s Office  
Attachments: CSU-OutsideCityService-ORD 12.1.116.docx  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, to  
postpone the Ordinance repealing and reordaining Section 116 (Special Contract  
Service) of Article 1 (General Provisions) of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the Code of  
the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Outside City  
Service to the April 9, 2024 City Council meeting. The motion passed by a vote of  
9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
24-133  
11.F.  
An Ordinance amending Section 111 (Exclusivity) Of Article 1 (General  
Provisions) of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the Code of the City Of Colorado  
Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Exclusive Provider Exceptions  
Presenter:  
Renee Congdon, Utilities Division chief, City Attorney’s Office  
Attachments: CSU-ExclusiveProviderExceptions-ORD_12.1.111.docx  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, to  
postpone the Ordinance amending Section 111 (Exclusivity) Of Article 1 (General  
Provisions) of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs  
2001, as amended, pertaining to Exclusive Provider Exceptions to the April 9,  
2024 City Council meeting. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
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Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
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:  
4A.A. SUBD-23-01 Ordinance No. 24-12 vacating Lierman Street public right-of-way that is  
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approximately 0.443 acres and is located between North Cascade Ave  
and Schafer Heights (Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker AICP, Planner II, Planning + Neighborhood Services.  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Attachments: SUBD-23-0145_Updated_Ordinance_ADS_20230228  
SUBD-23-0145_Updated_Exhibit_A_ADS_20240228  
SUBD-23-0145_Ord_ExhibitB_ADS_20240119  
SUBD-23-0145_Presentation_CC_20240126  
7.5.703 VACATION OF PUBLIC STREETS OR RIGHTS-OF- WAY  
SUBD-23-0145_Full_Memo_ADS_20240119  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-12.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4B. First Presentation:  
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4B.A.  
4B.B.  
4B.D.  
City Council Special Meeting Minutes February 26, 2024  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 2-26-2024 Special City Council Meeting Minutes Final  
The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.  
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2024  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 2-27-2024 City Council Meeting Minutes Final  
The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.  
24-074  
A Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement between  
the City Of Colorado Springs and Project TIB  
Presenter:  
Jessie Kimber, Economic Development Officer  
Shawna Lippert, Senior Economic Development Specialist  
Attachments: RES_ProjectTIB_2024  
EDA_Project TIB  
EDA_Project TIB_Presentation  
Signed Resolution No. 20-24.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-656  
4B.E.  
A Resolution Authorizing the Approval of a Land Exchange of an  
Easement Located Near the Intersection of Delta Drive Hancock  
Expressway and a Property Located at the Intersection of Marksheffel  
Road and Barnes Road to be Used for the Kelker to South Plant  
Transmission Project  
Presenter:  
Jessica K. Davis, Land Resource Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments: 2 - FINAL CC Resolution_KelkerSouthPlant_Edward C Levy  
3 - Edward C. Levy Legal Description 11_14_22  
4 - Utilities Exchange Property Desc._1-29-2024.v2  
5 - FINAL CC Presentation_Land exchange_K-SP_Edward C Levy  
Signed Resolution No. 21-24.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, 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:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley,  
and Talarico  
5. Recognitions  
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5.A.  
A Joint Proclamation in Remembrance of Keith King  
Presenter:  
Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President Pro Tem and Councilmember  
At Large  
Mayor Yemi Mobolade  
Attachments: Joint Proclamation Keith King  
President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson and Mayor Yemi read the Joint  
Proclamation in Remembrance of Keith King and honored former  
Councilmember and State Senator Keith King by acknowledging many of  
his contributions to the community.  
Sandy King, Senator King’s wife, expressed appreciation for the  
recognition and read Psalm 71 14-18.  
Welling Clark, Jill Gaebler, Councilmember Avila, and Wayne Williams  
shared their experiences with Senator King and expressed gratitude for all  
his incredible achievements.  
24-116  
5.B.  
A Resolution recognizing MATHCOUNTS 2024  
Presenter:  
Dave Donelson, Councilmember District 1  
Attachments: MATHCOUNTS 2024  
Signed Resolution No. 23-24.pdf  
Councilmember Donelson read the Resolution in recognition of  
MATHCOUNTS.  
Mike Bartusek, Pikes Peak Regional Coordinator, MATHCOUNTS,  
provided an overview of the MATHCOUNTS 2024 program and  
recognized the coaches and students who took part in the competition.  
Councilmember Risley, Councilmember Donelson, Travas Deal, Chief  
Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities, and Councilmember O’Malley  
spoke about the importance of science, math, and engineering for the City  
and the world.  
Councilmember O’Malley asked how City Council can assist the program.  
Mr. Bartusek stated they can assist by spreading the word about the  
program to all the schools in the area.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Crow-Iverson, that the Resolution recognizing MATHCOUNTS 2024 be adopted.  
The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
24-112  
5.C.  
City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees  
Presenter:  
Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2  
Attachments: 03122024 Boards Commissions and Committee Appointments  
President Helms presented the City Council Appointments to Boards,  
Commissions, and Committees.  
Councilmember O’Malley provided a brief overview of Matthew Giovanni  
and stated the City is fortunate to have him as a volunteer for the Audit  
Committee.  
Councilmember Donelson provided a brief over of James Godfrey and  
expressed appreciation for his willingness to serve the City.  
President Pro Tem Crow Iverson expressed appreciation for those who will  
be serving on the City County Drainage Board.  
President Helms and Councilmember Avila expressed gratitude for those  
volunteering for the Law Enforcement Transparency and Advisory  
Commission.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that  
the Appointments to City Council Boards, Commissions, and Committees be  
approved. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
6. Mayor's Business  
There was no Mayor’s Business.  
7. Citizen Discussion For Items Not On Today's Agenda  
Citizens Debra Cain and Candy Lewis spoke about the need for  
assistance for people experiencing homelessness.  
Citizen Will Lopez spoke about the construction on Academy Boulevard  
which is creating difficulties for people to get to his business.  
Citizen Christian Romansky spoke about the issues with bicycle traffic,  
traffic lights, and bad drivers within the City.  
Citizen William Romansky spoke about the incidents he has encountered  
between the police and people who have dementia and the need for  
additional police training.  
Citizen Jaymen Johnson expressed appreciation for the recognition given  
by City Council for Keith King at today's meeting and spoke for Janice  
Moglen requesting City Council recognize March 21, 2024 as Single  
Parent’s Day.  
Citizen Lawrence Martinez spoke about his fundraising efforts to provide a  
Narcam kit in low-income households.  
Citizens Elly Sewell, Bob Krasey, Thea Roland, Brandon Rincon, Mara  
Fritzsinger, Ariella Lynne, Elliot Fladen, Dikla Leon, Karyna Lemus, and  
David Beyer spoke about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.  
Citizen Roger Smith spoke about the mobile home park on Circle Drive for  
older veterans and his concerns with the owner selling it to the hotel next  
door.  
Citizen Hannah Polmer spoke about the home she had resided in located  
in the Gold Hill Mesa.  
8. Items Called Off Consent Calendar  
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4B.C.  
Request to approve settlement arising from a police contact and taser  
deployment on May 14, 2022.  
Presenter:  
Wynetta Massey, City Attorney/Chief Legal Officer  
Councilmember Donelson stated he believes too many of these cases are  
being settled outside of court and in this case, the City is settling with a  
convicted felon for $195,000.  
Councilmember O’Malley stated he is not voting against this settlement  
because he does not think the Plaintiff deserves a penny for the case but  
also to address that when the City creates Enterprises, which inherently are  
high risk, they have to consider the consequences.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber, to  
approve the $195,000.00 settlement amount. The motion passed by a vote of  
6-2-1-0  
6 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, and Risley  
2 - Donelson, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
1 - Talarico  
Excused:  
4B.F. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as Black  
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Forest Road Addition No. 2 Annexation consisting of 21.879 acres to be  
in substantial compliance with section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting  
a hearing date of April 23, 2024, for the Colorado Springs City Council  
to consider the annexation of the area. (Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Peter Wysocki, Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Attachments: 1. Staff Report_BF Add2_KAW  
Attachment 1_Annexation Plat Black Forest Rd Add. No. 2  
2. Exhibit A_BF Add2  
Attachment 2_Annexation Legal Description_Black Forest Rd Add.  
No. 2  
3. Exhibit B_BF Add2  
Attachment 3_Vicinity Map  
4. Project Statement_BF Add 2  
Attachment 4_Staff Presentation_Black Forest Rd Annexation  
5. Public Comment_BF Add 2  
6. Public Comment Response_BF Add 2  
Exhibit A_Petition for Annexation  
7.5.701 ANNEXATION OF LAND  
Resolution-Hearing Setting-Black Forest Road Addition No 2  
Black Forest CPC Minutes draft  
Signed Resolution No. 22-24.pdf  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood Services,  
presented the Resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area  
known as Black Forest Road Addition No. 2 Annexation consisting of  
21.879 acres to be in substantial compliance with section 31-12-107(1),  
C.R.S. and setting a hearing date of April 23, 2024 for the City Council to  
consider the annexation of the area.  
Councilmember Donelson asked why the City wants to annex this road in.  
Mr. Sevigny stated it has already been deeded to the City from El Paso  
County, so it is owned by the City and it is in the best interest to annex City  
owned property.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley, that  
the Resolution finding the petition for annexation to be in substantial compliance  
with C.R.S. section 31-12-107(1), setting the hearing date of April 23, 2024, for  
consideration of the Black Forest Road Addition No. 2 Annexation, and directing  
the Clerk to provide notice in accord with C.R.S. section 31-12-108 be adopted.  
The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, and Risley  
1 - Talarico  
Aye:  
Excused:  
9. Utilities Business  
There was no Utilities Business.  
10. Unfinished Business  
There was no Unfinished Business.  
11. New Business  
11.A. ZONE-23-00 An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 82-95 to revise condition of  
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record no. 1 as it relates to mini warehouses being a use that is not  
permitted and delete condition of record no. 2 related to outside storage  
as an accessory use pertaining only to 6.26 acres located at 6910 Mark  
Dabling Boulevard  
(Quasi-Judicial)  
(1st Reading only to set the public hearing date for March 26, 2024)  
Presenter:  
William Gray, Senior Planner, Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Department  
Peter Wysocki, Planning Director, Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Department  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Land Use Statement  
Ordinance No. 82-95  
Exhibit to Ordinance No. 82-95  
Mark Dabling UHaul Rezone Ordinance_Final  
Zone Map  
Context Map  
Zone Map Amendment Legal Description  
Zone Map Amendment Exhibit_Revised  
Corporate Centre Filing No 2  
Conditional Use Development Plan  
Mineral Estate Owner Notification Certification Affidavit  
Public Comment_Mark Dabling UHaul Rezone_Van Doren_02132024  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
Mark Dabling CPC minutes draft  
CC_City Staff Presentation_Mark Dabling U-Haul Rezone_WEG  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-14.pdf  
Mike Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Neighborhood Services  
Department, presented the Ordinance only to set the public hearing date  
for March 26, 2024 to revise condition of record no. 1 as it relates to mini  
warehouses being a use that is not permitted and delete condition of  
record no. 2 related to outside storage as an accessory use pertaining only  
to 6.26 acres located at 6910 Mark Dabling Boulevard.  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Risley, that the  
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 82-95 to revise condition of record no. 1 as it  
relates to mini warehouses being a use that is not permitted and delete condition  
of record no. 2 related to outside storage as an accessory use pertaining only to  
6.26 acres located at 6910 Mark Dabling Boulevard for the purpose of providing  
notice and setting a public hearing date for Tuesday, March 26, 2024, to consider  
the Mark Dabling U-Haul Rezone to amend conditions of record.) be approved on  
first reading. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, and Risley  
1 - Talarico  
Aye:  
Excused:  
12. Public Hearing  
12.A. APPL-24-00 An appeal of the City Planning Commission denial of a conditional use  
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development plan for a multi-family residential development consisting of  
1.62 acres located at 4113 Centennial Boulevard.  
Quasi-Judicial  
Presenter:  
Tamara Baxter, Senior Planner, Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Attachments: Staff Report_Centennial Blvd Townhomes_TPB  
Appeal_Centennial Blvd Townhomes_TPB_3.12.24  
Attachment 1 _Appeal of CPC Decision  
Attachment 2_Draft Planning Commisison minutes  
Project Statement  
Public Comments  
Public Comment Responses  
Conditional Use Development Plan  
CONTEXT MAP  
7.5.704 Conditional Use Review  
Tamara Baxter, Senior Planner, Planning and Neighborhood Services,  
presented the appeal of the City Planning Commission denial of a  
conditional use development plan for a multi-family residential development  
consisting of 1.62 acres located at 4113 Centennial Boulevard. She  
provided an overview of the vicinity map, project summary, site plan,  
elevation schematic, site location, timeline of review, stakeholder  
involvement, agency review, PlanCOS compliance, application review  
criteria, Planning Commission determination, appeal criteria, and  
proposed motions.  
Wayne Williams, representing the appellant/applicant, provided an  
overview of the general background, appeal from the Planning  
Commission, 180 degree panorama view from Centennial Boulevard, Tier  
1 major trail, adjoining townhomes to the south, aerial view, and view of  
property from eastern and western corners. He identified the proposed  
land use - twenty townhomes, front/rear elevations-11 unit north building,  
west/east elevations-north building, view looking northwest from pond,  
mobility, parking concerns, ample guest parking, unique east neighbor  
concerns, application review criteria, and Chapter 7 review of compliance.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what ANSI stands for. Councilmember  
Risley stated American National Standards Institute.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if Wisdom Heights uses the same visitor  
parking. Mr. Williams stated they do not.  
Councilmember Risley asked if it is allowable to build a fence on top of a  
utility easement. Mr. Williams confirmed it is.  
Gavin Light, G Light Equity, representing the appellant/applicant, provided  
a brief overview of the project.  
Councilmember Avila asked if the applicant has considered making some  
of the units affordable housing. Mr. Light stated the requirements for  
managing tax credit housing is very different from managing conventional  
housing and the affordable housing restrictions would make it  
unfinanceable.  
Mr. Williams stated the owner of Bird Dog Barbecue was in support of the  
project but was not able to attend in person.  
Citizen Roger Smith spoke in support of the project.  
Citizen Marsha Wick spoke in opposition of the project.  
Councilmember Avila disclosed that she and Ms. Wick knew each other.  
Councilmember Avila asked if the applicant offered some mitigation  
regarding the stormwater runoff into the Wick's back yard. Ms. Wick  
confirmed they did, but she is not certain that will correct the flooding  
issues.  
Councilmember Henjum asked Ms. Wick if she had spoken to the City’s  
Stormwater Enterprise. Ms. Wick confirmed she had.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if she had spoken to the developer  
regarding the fence. Ms. Wick confirmed she has requested the fence run  
the full property line with a security gate on the north end of the easement  
which she controls.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how long Ms. Wick has lived in her  
house. Ms. Wick stated over thirty years and described how the area has  
changed as it has developed.  
Councilmember O’Malley asked if shortening the fence was amenable to  
Ms. Wick. Ms. Wick stated it is not because she does not want access to  
her property open to whoever will be living on the applicant's property.  
Mr. Williams stated the applicant does not own the seven-foot gap, it is  
owned by the Wicks, so if they would like add a security gate, they are  
welcome to do so, the applicant has a no trespassing sign on the property,  
adding the shortened fence would allow access to the utility easement, and  
the applicant is willing to work with the Wicks regarding their requests.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if the utility easement ends before it  
reaches the applicant’s property. Mr. Williams stated a shortened fence  
would not block the view, light, and noise from the community or provide a  
buffer, because it is a thirty-foot easement.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if there is a requirement to provide  
access to their property or provide the fence. Mr. Light stated there is not  
and he has concerns about the liability aspect of it and potential future  
issues.  
Councilmember Donelson disclosed that he and Mr. Light know each other  
but have not spoken in approximately a year and a half to two years.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the Planning Commission voted no due  
to the applicant not being prepared to answer the questions they had. Ms.  
Baxter explained the process of how items are brought before the Planning  
Commission and stated the questions which were asked had to do with  
parking, accessibility, and fencing.  
Councilmember Donelson recommended this item be sent back to the  
Planning Commission to work out a solution between the two property  
owners. Councilmember Risley stated he felt the same way up until the  
applicant requested expediency.  
President Helms stated he believes this project fits in this area very well  
and meets the criteria.  
Councilmember Henjum stated she will be voting in favor of the project and  
hopes the applicant and the Wicks are able to find a way to work toward a  
resolution.  
Councilmember Avila stated she does not feel the applicant is reflecting  
that they are willing to make accommodations for the Wicks and believes  
this project should be sent back to the Planning Commission to work out a  
solution.  
Councilmember Donelson stated the property owner bought their property  
with different surrounding conditions and believes their quality of life will be  
affected by this project.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Avila, to refer  
the matter back to the City Planning Commission for further consideration of the  
Centennial Blvd Townhome Conditional Use Development Plan to the applicable  
review criteria for deciding on a conditional use and development plan set forth  
in City Code (Chapter 7) Section 7.5.704 and City Code (Chapter 7) Section  
7.5.502.E. The motion failed by a vote of 2-6-1-0  
2 - Avila, and Donelson  
Aye:  
No:  
6 - Crow-Iverson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, and Risley  
1 - Talarico  
Excused:  
Mr. Williams asked if the Wicks and the applicant agreed in a written  
document about the fence, that the Planning Department could approve it  
as part of the Development Plan. Ben Bolinger, Assistant City Attorney,  
stated that he believes the City Code allows for minor amendments to the  
Development Plan.  
Councilmember Avila stated based on the applicant’s willingness to work  
with the Wicks, she will be supporting this project.  
Motion by Councilmember O'Malley, seconded by Councilmember Risley, to  
approve the appeal and approve the Centennial Blvd Townhomes Conditional  
Use Development Plan, based upon the finding that the appeal criteria found in  
City Code Section 7.5.415.A.2 have been met, and the application meets the  
review criteria for granting a Conditional Use Development Plan as set forth in  
City Code (Chapter 7) Section 7.5.704 and City Code (Chapter 7) Section 7.5.502.E.  
The motion passed by a vote of 7-1-1-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, and Risley  
Aye:  
No:  
1 - Donelson  
1 - Talarico  
Excused:  
13. Added Item Agenda  
Councilmember Reports and Open Discussion  
Councilmember Leinweber stated he attended the University of Colorado,  
Colorado Springs (UCCS) first Greater Resilience Information Toolkit  
(GRIT) summit on March 11, 2024  
Councilmember Donelson stated approximately two weeks ago he held a  
District 1 town hall meeting which was very well attended, he went out to the  
water treatment facility, and expressed gratitude to Alex Ryden and Sam  
Friedman who work on facilitating the town hall meetings.  
Councilmember Avila stated she met with Jordan from Colorado College  
regarding their 150-year celebration to see if there was a way that the City  
Administration and City Council could participate in it for some of the  
projects and the Deaf and Blind school is also having their 150-year  
anniversary. She stated she attended the International Woman's Session,  
this Wednesday, March 13, 2024, she will be part of a panel of all women  
at the Latina Luncheon, and Councilmember Henjum will be celebrated as  
a heroine for the Pikes Peak Women at the Wine, Women and Chocolate  
event.  
Councilmember Risley stated on February 29, 2024, he and several other  
Councilmembers attended the Care and Share luncheon, he, Mayor Yemi,  
and other concerned citizens from the Chamber and EDC testified in favor  
of Senate Bill 106 on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, and he and Councilmember  
Leinweber are hosting the first of three in a series of town halls called the  
State of Community on March 13, 2024 at FH Beerworks at 5:30 PM.  
Councilmember Henjum acknowledged The Gazette Telegraph and KOAA  
for sponsoring an hour long community town hall during their news hour to  
hear from a panel talking about crime and safety in the City, she stated she,  
President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson, and Councilmember Donelson listened  
to approximately twenty-four applications for opioid settlement dollars, she  
welcomed Nga Vương-Sandoval at the lecture, Refugee Women are  
Changemakers, presented by the Pioneer’s Museum, and she will be on a  
panel hosted by Palmer Land Conservancy at the Pinery on Women In  
Conservation.  
President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson stated on March 6, 2024, she presented  
a Proclamation for Chuck Asay Day at Library 21C.  
President Helms stated he attended the Care and Share event and he and  
Mayor Yemi attended the State of the Base at Peterson Space Force Base  
on March 8, 2024.  
14. Executive Session  
There was no Executive Session.  
15. Adjourn  
There being no further business to come before City Council, President  
Helms adjourned the meeting at 3:12 PM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk