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Tuesday, March 24, 2026  
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call  
President Crow-Iverson called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.  
8 -  
Present:  
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  
President Pro Tem Risley and Councilmember Williams attended the  
meeting virtually.  
President Pro Tem Risley left the meeting at approximately 12:36 PM.  
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  
3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements  
The Invocation was made by Pastor Gene Steinkirchner from the Stone  
Church.  
President Crow-Iverson led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
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.B. ZONE-25-00 Ordinance No. 26-10 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado  
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Springs pertaining to approximately 5.75 acres located at 7915 Hunter  
Peak Trail from R1-6/DF/AP-O (Single-Family Residential Medium with  
Design Flexibility Overlay and Airport Overlay) to PK/AP-O (Public Park  
with Airport Overlay) (Quasi-judicial) (Second Reading and Public  
Hearing)  
Council District: 2  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: ZONE-25-0032_Ordinance  
ZONE-25-0032_Staff_Report  
Attachment_1_Cumbre_Vista_Land_Use_Statement  
Attachment_2_Cumbre_Vista_Project_Statement  
Attachment_3_Public_Comments  
Exhibit_A_Zone_Legal_Description  
Exhibit_B_Zone_Map_Exhibit  
ZONE-25-0032_CC_Presentation  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.C. ZONE-25-00 Ordinance No. 26-11 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado  
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Springs pertaining to approximately 4.48 acres located at 950 Spectrum  
Loop from PDZ (Planned Development Zone) to PK/AF-O (Public Park  
with United States Air Force Academy Overlay). (Quasi-Judicial)  
(Second Reading and Public Hearing)  
Council District: 2  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: ZONE-25-0033_Ordinance  
ZONE-25-0033_Staff_Report  
Attachment_1_Land_Use_Statement_v2  
Attachment_2_Project_Statement  
Exhibit_A_Zone_Legal_Description  
Exhibit_B_Zone_Map_Exhibit_v2  
ZONE-25-0033_CPC_Presentation_v2  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4B. First Presentation:  
26-119  
4B.A.  
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 3-10-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Final  
The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.  
26-070  
4B.B.  
A Resolution Amending Resolution 39-25 And Adopting Amendments to  
the "City Of Colorado Springs Rules And Procedures Of City Council"  
Effective March 24, 2026  
Presenter:  
Michael Montgomery, Deputy City Council Administrator  
Attachments: 2026 Rules and Procedures of City Council Resolution  
Rules Council Presentation 3.9.2026  
Rules and Procedures of City Council Clean 3.24.2026  
Rules and Procedures of City Council Redline 3.24.2026  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
26-086  
4B.C.  
A Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Chief Executive Officer of  
Colorado Springs Utilities to Enter Into an Agreement for Regional  
Wastewater Treatment Service Between Colorado Springs Utilities and  
Triview Metropolitan District  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments: Resolution_Triview WW Service Agreement  
Triview Regional WW Service Agreement  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
26-087  
4B.D.  
A Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Chief Executive Officer of  
Colorado Springs Utilities to Enter Into an Agreement for Regional  
Wastewater Treatment Service Between Colorado Springs Utilities and  
Forest Lakes Metropolitan District  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments: Resolution_Forest Lakes WW Service Agreement  
Forest Lakes Regional WW Service Agreement  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Motion by Councilmember Gold, seconded by Councilmember  
Leinweber, 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 8-0-0-0  
8 -  
Aye:  
Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley,  
and Williams  
5. Recognitions  
26-122  
5.A.  
A Resolution recognizing March 29, 2026 as National Vietnam War  
Veterans Day  
Presenter:  
Dave Donelson, Councilmember District 1  
Attachments: Vietnam War Veterans Day  
Councilmember Donelson expressed appreciation for all the Americans  
who served/fought in the Vietnam War, he provided a brief history of the  
war and read a Resolution recognizing March 29, 2026 as National  
Vietnam War Veterans Day.  
Andrea Finnegan-Fosse, Post Commander, American Legion, Post 5 and  
Chair, Pikes Peak Veterans Council, Russ Miller, President, Pikes Peak  
Veterans Council and National Senior Vice Commandant of the Marine  
Corps League, and Leroy Trusty, retired Air Force veteran and member of  
Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1075, Veterans of Foreign Wars  
(VFW) Post 1141, American Allegiant Post 5, Military Order of World  
Wars, and alum of Honor Flight Mission 21, provided a brief overview of  
the organizations they represent, honored Vietnam War veterans, and  
expressed appreciation for the recognition.  
Several Councilmembers conveyed gratitude for those who have served  
and those who sacrificed their lives during and after the Vietnam War.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Gold,  
that the Resolution recognizing March 29, 2026 as National Vietnam War  
Veterans Day be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-0-0  
8 -  
Aye:  
Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and  
Williams  
26-123  
5.B.  
Presentation of JustServe City Certificate to the City of Colorado  
Springs  
Presenter:  
Wayne Williams, Former Councilmember  
Wayne Williams, Former Councilmember, introduced Tamie Farris, who  
provided an overview of JustServe, their vision, types of organizations  
which can use Just Serve, who can volunteer, JustServe City Program,  
JustServe cities, qualifications, JustServe Hero award qualifications, and  
presented the City with a JustServe City Certificate.  
Councilmember Gold asked if JustServe has ever presented to City  
Council at a Work Session. Mr. Williams stated they have not. Several  
Councilmembers requested a more in-depth presentation at a future Work  
Session.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if students who are required to acquire  
community service hours volunteer through JustServe. Ms. Farris confirmed  
they do.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if organizations who need volunteers can  
go through JustServe’s website. Ms. Farris confirmed they could.  
Councilmember Leinweber spoke about the benefits of volunteering to a  
person’s mental health.  
26-126  
5.C.  
City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees  
Presenter:  
Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At Large  
Attachments: 03242026 Boards Commissions and Committees Appointment  
President Crow-Iverson presented the City Council Appointments to  
Boards, Commissions, and Committees.  
Councilmember Williams expressed appreciation for the nominees who  
wish to serve the City.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember  
Leinweber, that the City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions,  
and Committees be approved. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-0-0  
8 -  
Aye:  
Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and  
Williams  
6. Mayor's Business  
Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department, stated the groundbreaking  
ceremony for the Swire Coca-Cola will take place Thursday, March 26,  
2026, at 10:00 AM.  
7. Items Called Off Consent Calendar  
4A.A. ZONE-25-00 Ordinance No. 26-09 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado  
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Springs pertaining to approximately 2.93 acres located southwest of  
Dublin Boulevard and Vincent Drive from A/PDZ/R-1 6/HS-O/AF-O  
(Agriculture, Planned Development Zone, Single-Family Medium with  
Hillside and United States Air Force Academy Overlays) to MX-N/AF-O  
(Mixed-Use Neighborhood Scale with United States Air Force Academy  
Overlay).  
(Quasi-Judicial) (Second reading and Public Hearing)  
Related Files: ZONE-25-0010  
Located in Council District 1  
Presenter:  
Austin Cooper, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Ordinance  
6473 Vincent Dr_Rezone_Staff Report  
Attachment 1 - Project Statement  
Attachment 2 - Land Use Statement  
Attachment 3 - Public Comments  
Attachment 4 - Public Comment Response Letter  
Attachment 5 - Legal Description  
Attachment 6 - Legal Depiction  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
CPC Public Comment  
Presentation CPC 01.14  
Presentation CC 03.24  
Excerpt Minutes - Vincent Drive - CPC 02_11_2026  
Councilmember Donelson stated he pulled this item from the Consent  
Calendar because adjacent to this proposed rezoning site is a particular  
corner on Dublin Boulevard and it is a dangerous, blind corner and adding  
a use to this side of the road may not be for the benefit of the community.  
Austin Cooper, Planner II, Planning Department presented the Ordinance  
amending the zoning map of the City pertaining to approximately 2.93  
acres located southwest of Dublin Boulevard and Vincent Drive from  
A/PDZ/R-1 6/HS-O/AF-O (Agriculture, Planned Development Zone,  
Single-Family Medium with Hillside and United States Air Force Academy  
Overlays) to MX-N/AF-O (Mixed-Use Neighborhood Scale with United  
States Air Force Academy Overlay). He provided an overview of the vicinity  
map, project summary, zoning map, timeline of review, stakeholder  
involvement, agency review, PlanCOS compliance, allowable uses,  
application review criteria, and optional motion.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) has any  
concerns with the substation being located near this lot. Mr. Cooper stated  
CSU will review any impact to the substation during the Development Plan  
review.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if any trails will be impacted by this rezone.  
Mr. Cooper stated no public trails will be impacted.  
Councilmember Donelson asked why the Hillside Overlay is being  
removed when it is surrounded by Hillside Overlay parcels. Mr. Cooper  
stated the geographic features of the lot did not fit the characteristics of the  
Hillside Overlay.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if single-family residential is permitted in  
this proposed zone. Mr. Cooper stated it is permitted in an A Zone, but  
development cannot occur on a split zone.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what the Traffic Engineering and citizen  
concerns were. Mr. Cooper stated Traffic Engineering would like the area  
which goes into the right-of-way to be vacated to the City. Gayle Sturdivant,  
City Traffic Engineer, stated a traffic study will be submitted as part of the  
Development Plan and traffic volumes on Dublin Boulevard are much lower  
than what is allowed.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated there is already a traffic signal and  
crosswalk at this intersection which will slow traffic.  
Councilmember Gold asked what the speed limit is in the area. Ms.  
Sturdivant stated it is 35 miles per hour.  
Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department, reminded Council that this is  
for a rezone and the traffic impacts will be reviewed during the  
Development Plan phase.  
Blaine Perkins, Planning and Landscape Architecture Group, representing  
the applicant, went over the context of the area, PlanCOS areas of change,  
unique places, and approval criteria.  
Citizens Doug Johnson, owner Sunrise at Woodmen Kennels, and Valerie  
Conteras spoke in opposition to the proposed rezone.  
Mr. Perkins stated a determination of traffic impact cannot be determined  
until the Development Plan phase and the current traffic concerns appear to  
be a result of enforcement issues.  
Councilmember Williams asked if the City places zoning on private  
property. Mr. Walker stated the PlanCOS comprehensive plan is not a  
rezoning document, and this request is cleaning up the three separate  
zones on one property  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the property owner could sell this property  
as it is currently zoned and then the developer could request a rezone. Mr.  
Walker confirmed they could.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what the site distance is on the corner on  
Dublin Boulevard. Ms. Sturdivant stated the site distance is 390 feet, which  
is consistent with the Traffic Criteria Manual.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what the distance from the parcel to the  
corner on Dublin Boulevard is. Ms. Sturdivant stated it is approximately 800  
feet from the corner.  
Motion by President Pro Tem Risley, seconded by Councilmember  
Williams, that the Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of  
Colorado Springs relating to approximately 2.93 acres located southwest  
of Dublin Boulevard and Vincent Drive from A/PDZ/R-1 6/HS-O/AF-O  
(Agriculture, Planned Development Zone, Single-Family Medium with  
Hillside and United States Air Force Academy Overlays) to MX-N/AF-O  
(Mixed-Use Neighborhood Scale with United States Air Force Academy  
Overlay) zoned 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 7-1-0-0  
7 - Crow-Iverson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams  
1 - Donelson  
Aye:  
No:  
8. Utilities Business  
26-085  
8.A.  
A Resolution Setting the Gas Cost Adjustment Rate Effective April 1,  
2026  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs  
Utilities  
Attachments: 03-24-2026 CC Mtg-GCA Resolution  
G Sheet 2.5 Rate Tbl - 4th Revised - Redline  
G Sheet 2.5 Rate Tbl - 4th Revised - Final  
04-2026 Gas Cost Adjustment Worksheet  
03-24-2026 CC ECA-GCA.pptx  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs  
Utilities (CSU) presented the Resolutions setting the Gas Cost Adjustment  
(GCA), Electric Cost Adjustment (ECA) and Green Power Service rates  
effective April 1, 2026 and provided an overview of the ECA and GCA  
summary, natural gas prices as of March 1, 2026, ECA/GCA projections  
for March 2026, sample residential bill impacts, and how customers can  
receive assistance.  
Councilmember Rainey asked what CSU is doing to keep the rates low.  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, CSU, stated they are working  
towards more gas transmission in order to have more gas availability and  
they are also increasing their hedge program and gas storage program.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember  
Henjum, that the Resolution setting the Gas Cost Adjustment Rate  
effective April 1, 2026 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-0-0  
8 -  
Aye:  
Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and  
Williams  
26-128  
8.B.  
A Resolution Setting the Electric Cost Adjustment and Green Power  
Service Rates Effective April 1, 2026  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs  
Utilities  
Attachments: 03-24-2026 CC Mtg-ECA Resolution  
E Sheet 2.17 Rate Tbl - 5th Revised - Redline  
E Sheet 2.17 Rate Tbl - 5th Revised - Final  
04-2026 Electric Cost Adjustment Worksheet  
04-2026 Green Power Service Worksheets  
03-24-2026 CC ECA-GCA.pptx  
Please see comments in Agenda item 8.A.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember  
Rainey Jr., that the Resolution setting the Electric Cost Adjustment and  
Green Power Service Rates effective April 1, 2026 be adopted. The  
motion passed by a vote of 8-0-0-0  
8 -  
Aye:  
Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and  
Williams  
9. Unfinished Business  
26-077  
9.A.  
Ordinance No. 26-13 Repealing Ordinance Nos. 02-10 And 21-92  
Thereby Dissolving The Citizens' Transportation Advisory Board  
Presenter:  
David Leinweber, Councilmember At Large  
Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5  
Michael Montgomery, Deputy City Council Administrator  
Attachments: CitizensTransAdvisoryBoard-Repeal-ORD-2026-02-18  
Councilmember Leinweber provided a brief history of the Citizens’  
Transportation Advisory Board (CTAB) and while it is a difficult change,  
this dissolution was a very thought-out process.  
Motion by Councilmember Rainey Jr., seconded by Councilmember  
Leinweber, that the Ordinance repealing Ordinance Nos. 02-10 and 21-92  
thereby dissolving the Citizens' Transportation Advisory Board be finally  
passed. The motion passed by a vote of 6-2-0-0  
6 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams  
2 - Gold, and Henjum  
Aye:  
No:  
26-135  
9.B.  
Motion to Reconsider Ordinance No.26-06 vacating the public  
right-of-way known as East Boulder Street consisting of approximately  
0.92 acres located between N. Nevada Ave. and N. Weber St.  
Presenter:  
Brandy Williams, Councilmember District 3  
Attachments: Motion to Reconsider .pdf  
President Pro Tem Risley recused himself due to his firm being actively  
engaged in another project with District 11.  
Councilmember Williams stated due to the concerns regarding pedestrian  
safety surrounding the Boulder Street intersection not being properly  
addressed, she motioned to reconsider Ordinance No. 26-06 vacating the  
public right-of-way known as East Boulder Street consisting of  
approximately 0.92 acres located between N. Nevada Avenue and N.  
Weber Street.  
Councilmember Henjum asked since this item was already clearly voted  
on, what would this reconsideration accomplish. Trevor Gloss, Senior  
Attorney, City Attorney’s Office, provided an overview of the process for  
reconsideration of an item.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated Councilmembers may change their  
votes based on having time to consider the item and he supports the  
reconsideration.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the applicant could resubmit the  
application instead of City Council approving a reconsideration. Mr. Gloss  
confirmed they could resubmit the application a year after the initial  
application and the Planning Director could waive that time restriction.  
Councilmember Henjum stated she still has safety concerns regarding the  
vacation and until those are addressed, she will not be changing her vote.  
Councilmember Donelson stated he also does not support the  
reconsideration due to the safety concerns.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if the applicant could address the safety  
implications in the reconsideration. Mr. Gloss stated they could.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if the previous vote would be overridden by  
the vote at the time of the reconsideration of the item. Mr. Gloss confirmed  
it would.  
Councilmember Donelson stated safety around Palmer High School (PHS)  
could be addressed without a reconsideration of the vacation.  
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember  
Leinweber to reconsider Ordinance No. 26-06 vacating the public  
right-of-way known as East Boulder Street consisting of approximately  
0.92 acres located between N. Nevada Ave. and N. Weber St., with the  
item to be noticed for and reconsidered at City Council's next regular  
meeting. The motion failed by a vote of 3-4-0-1  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Leinweber, and Williams  
4 - Donelson, Gold, Henjum, and Rainey Jr.  
1 - Risley  
Aye:  
No:  
Recused:  
Later in the meeting, Councilmember Rainey requested a reconsideration  
of item 9.B. because he needed to clarity that the request was not to  
change the vote of the vacation, but to establish a date to discuss safety  
parameters and reconsider the item. Mr. Gloss confirmed that City Council  
could Motion to Reconsider the reconsideration in Item 9.B. which would  
then reopen the vote for Item 9.B., and if that vote passed, they could set a  
hearing date, with no additional public comment new information, to  
discuss the vacation.  
Councilmember Williams stated if the reconsideration she requested is  
approved, she would like to set a hearing date and requested a  
presentation at that hearing regarding solutions around safety.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if they should reconsider the vacation  
hearing if Councilmembers are not changing their vote. Mr. Gloss stated  
because Councilmember Rainey requested the reconsideration and  
indicated there was confusion regarding the vote on the reconsideration,  
City Council could vote on the request for reconsideration.  
Councilmember Donelson stated if a Councilmember wants additional  
information regarding the safety of the streets surrounding PHS, they could  
just ask for a Work Session presentation.  
Councilmember Rainey asked Councilmember Williams if she is  
requesting a reconsideration hearing to hear more information regarding  
safety. Councilmember Williams confirmed that she is, but it is more  
encompassing than that in order to have a broader conversation regarding  
the vacation, intersection safety, and solutions.  
Motion by Councilmember Rainey Jr., seconded by Councilmember  
Leinweber, to Reconsider Item 9.B. The motion passed by a vote of  
4-3-0-1  
4 - Crow-Iverson, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., and Williams  
3 - Donelson, Gold, and Henjum  
1 - Risley  
Aye:  
No:  
Recused:  
Councilmember Williams requested a reconsideration of the vacation and  
to have another presentation and hearing at the May 12, 2026 City Council  
meeting.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what else Councilmember Williams is  
asking to be presented at the reconsideration hearing. Councilmember  
Williams stated she would like to hear what the proposed changes are for  
the intersection Level of Service and safety which was noticeably absent  
from the original presentation.  
Councilmember Donelson stated he will be in Washington D.C. on May 12,  
2026 and requested the hearing be moved to another date.  
Councilmember Willilams agreed to set the hearing date for May 26, 2026.  
Councilmember Rainey asked what information is being requested to be  
added to the presentation. Councilmember Williams stated she would like  
to hear the proposed solutions to intersection safety and traffic concerns  
which were absent from the original hearing.  
Councilmember Donelson stated the only reason for this reconsideration is  
to change votes on the vacation.  
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember  
Leinweber, to Reconsider Ordinance No. 26-06 vacating the public  
right-of-way known as East Boulder Street consisting of approximately  
0.92 acres located between N. Nevada Ave. and N. Weber St., with the  
item to be noticed for and reconsidered at City Council's May 26, 2026  
meeting. The motion passed by a vote of 4-3-0-1  
4 - Crow-Iverson, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., and Williams  
3 - Donelson, Gold, and Henjum  
1 - Risley  
Aye:  
No:  
Recused:  
10. New Business  
There was no New Business.  
11. Public Hearing  
11.A. ZONE-25-00 Ordinance No. 26-12 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado  
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Springs pertaining to approximately 319.94 acres located west of  
Marksheffel Road, north of Drennan Road, and southeast of the Peterson  
Space Force Base from MX-M/cr/GI/cr/BP/cr/APD/AP-O/APZ-1  
(Mixed-Use Medium Scale with Conditions of Record, General Industrial  
with Conditions of Record, Business Park with Conditions of Record,  
Airport Planned Development with Airport Overlay and Accident  
Potential Zone) to PDZ/AP-O/APZ-1 (Planned Development Zone with  
Airport Overlay and Accident Potential Zone).  
(Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)  
Related Files: LUPL-25-0011  
Located in Council District 4  
Presenter:  
Drew Foxx, Planner II, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: ORD_Landings Business Park  
Staff Report_Landings Business Park  
Attachment 1_Land Use Plan  
Attachment 2_PSFB Review Comments  
Attachment 3_Project Statement  
Attachment 4_Traffic Impact Study  
Attachment 5_Banning Lewis Ranch Master Plan  
Attachment 6_Contrarian MD 1-6 Resolution No. 106-25  
Attachment 7_Peak Innovation Park Master Plan  
Banning Lewis Ranch No. 1 (Ord. 88-114)  
Banning Lewis Ranch R-5 Zone Establishment (Ord. 88-134)  
Exhibit A_Legal Description  
Exhibit B_Zoning Map Amendment  
M-2_GI Zone Establishment (Ord. 88-126)  
PBC(2)_MX-M Zone Establishment (Ord. 88-131)  
PIP-2_BP Zone Establishment (Ord. 88-122)  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
Staff Presentation_Landings Business Park  
President Pro Tem Risley disclosed that his company has a business  
relationship with an entity that is affiliated with the property owner for this  
project, but because his company does not have a direct relationship with  
the property owner, he believes there is no conflict of interest.  
Drew Foxx, Planner II, City Planning Department, presented the Ordinance  
amending the zoning map of the City from  
MX-M/cr/GI/cr/BP/cr/APD/AP-O/APZ-1 (Mixed-Use Medium Scale with  
Conditions of Record, General Industrial with Conditions of Record,  
Business Park with Conditions of Record, Airport Planned Development  
with Airport Overlay and Accident Potential Zone) to PDZ/AP-O/APZ-1  
(Planned Development Zone with Airport Overlay and Accident Potential  
Zone) and establishing the Landings Business Park Land Use Plan for  
proposed residential, civic, public, institutional, commercial, industrial,  
civic, accessory, and temporary uses and consisting of approximately  
319.94 acres located west of Marksheffel Road, north of Drennan Road,  
and southeast of the Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB). He provided an  
overview of the vicinity map, applications, project summary, site plan,  
PSFB quarter-mile buffer, community amenities/benefits required, timeline  
of review, stakeholder involvement, agency review, PlanCOS compliance,  
application review criteria, and optional motions.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if a tribal consultation was conducted. Mr.  
Foxx stated he is not aware that this parcel is part of tribal lands. Kevin  
Walker, Director, Planning Department, stated because the City is not  
using any federal dollars for this proposed rezoning, a consultation is not a  
necessity.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if representatives from the Peterson  
Space Force Base were present at the Planning Commission meeting. Mr.  
Foxx confirmed they were.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the Planning Department has  
considered pausing this application until July or August until the Space  
Operations Installation Comparable Use (SOICU) analysis is completed.  
Mr. Walker confirmed they have considered it and they have slowed this  
process to give opportunity for that initiative to take hold, but it is still  
approximately a year away from being implemented.  
Andrea Barlow, NES, representing the applicant, identified the site  
location, context, 2020 Banning Lewis Ranch Master Plan, Peak Innovation  
Park, surrounding context, area zoning, existing zoning, APD Zoning Use  
chart, MX-M Zoning Use chart, GI Zoning Use chart, zone change, stated  
purpose of the PDZ, Land Use Plan, design standards comparison chart,  
PSFB coordination: seven areas of concern, PSFB Planning Commission  
remarks, PlanCOS compliance, applicable zone change review criteria,  
and applicable Land Use Plan review criteria.  
Councilmember Donelson requested additional information regarding the  
potential impact of SOICU. Ms. Barlow stated PSFB was supportive and  
indicated that they did not want to hold up the project and they will continue  
to work with them as the development and the SOICU analysis progresses.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the applicant would accept  
compensation in order to leave that quarter-mile buffer to PSFB vacant.  
Ms. Barlow stated there is opportunity for that in the future, but the applicant  
would not like to delay this project any further and Lieutenant (Lt.) Colonel  
(Col.) Scott Kelly recognizes that the standoff area will not be undeveloped  
land.  
Citizen MJ Benenati, Director of Government Affairs, Chamber and EDC,  
and Jill Gaebler, Executive Director, Pikes Peak Housing Network, spoke  
in support of the proposed project.  
Councilmember Gold asked what the price range of these homes will be.  
Ms. Gaebler stated that information has not been released yet.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if there is a buffering concern regarding  
PSFB. Lt. Col. Kelly confirmed there is and even though the quarter-mile  
buffer is preferred, they understand it is not feasible or necessary, and they  
are also supportive of compatible use.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if PSFB has any concerns with this project  
moving forward. Lt. Col. Kelly stated there is not.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if PSFB is working on pursuing funding to  
purchase land surrounding the installation. Lt. Col. Kelly confirmed they are.  
Councilmember Donelson stated he believes the City should go out of its  
way to support military installations and wait for their studies which are  
underway, so it does not risk losing the bases located in Colorado Springs.  
Mr. Walker stated the Administration has worked very hard to establish  
communication with the military bases and listen to their planning efforts  
and they will continue to do that.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Rainey  
Jr., that the Ordinance <br />Adopt an ordinance amending the zoning  
map of the City of Colorado Springs relating to approximately 319.94  
acres located west of Marksheffel Road, north of Drennan Road, and  
southeast of the Peterson Space Force Base from  
MX-M/cr/GI/cr/BP/cr/APD/AP-O/APZ-1 (Mixed-Use Medium Scale with  
Conditions of Record, General Industrial with Conditions of Record,  
Business Park with Conditions of Record, Airport Planned Development  
with Airport Overlay and Accident Potential Zone) to PDZ/AP-O/APZ-1  
(Planned Development Zone with Airport Overlay and Accident Potential  
Zone) 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 7-1-0-0  
7 - Crow-Iverson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams  
1 - Donelson  
Aye:  
No:  
11.B. LUPL-25-001 Establishing the Landings Business Park Land Use Plan for proposed  
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residential, civic, public, institutional, commercial, industrial, civic,  
accessory, and temporary uses and consisting of approximately 319.94  
acres located west of Marksheffel Road, north of Drennan Road, and  
southeast of the Peterson Space Force Base.  
(Quasi-judicial)  
Related Files: ZONE-25-0024  
Located in Council District 4  
This application is in association with the Landings Business Park zone  
change which had the first reading and setting a hearing date on March  
10, 2026.  
Presenter:  
Drew Foxx, Planner II, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: 7.5.514 LAND USE PLAN  
Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Rainey  
Jr., that the Landings Business Park Land Use Plan related to  
approximately 319.94 acres based upon the findings that the request  
complies with the review criteria for Land Use Plans set forth in City  
Code Sections 7.5.514 be approved. The motion passed by a vote of  
7-1-0-0  
7 - Crow-Iverson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams  
1 - Donelson  
Aye:  
No:  
11.C. APPL-26-00 An Appeal from the related City Planning Commission decision that  
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denied the Zone Map Amendment application 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)  
Related Files: ZONE-24-0020  
Located in Council District 4  
Presenter:  
Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Zone Ordinance  
Staff Report - APPL-26-0002  
Staff Report - ZONE-24-0020  
Attachment 1_Updated Project Statement  
Attachment 2_Land Use Statement  
Attachment 3_Rezone Exhibit A_B  
Attachment 4_Public Comment Response  
Attachment 5_Appeal Application  
Draft CPC Minutes  
Public Comment 03.13.2026  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department, explained that  
this item is an appeal of a denial by the Planning Commission of a zoning  
map amendment application and in the Uniform Development Code (UDC)  
when a rezoning Ordinance is recommended for approval by Planning  
Commission, the Ordinance goes directly to City Council for review and  
approval. He stated if the Planning Commission denies a rezoning  
application, the denial is the final decision, resulting in the appeal. Mr.  
Walker stated the City Code requires City Council to act on the appeal  
hearing before the zoning map amendments are heard and voted on and if  
the appeal is denied, the item will be considered denied and will not  
proceed to a City Council hearing, but if the appeal is approved, Planning  
Commission's decision is overturned and the rezoning application will be  
processed for City Council consideration in the future through the standard  
process. He stated if the appeal is approved, City Council may incorporate  
any testimony given at today’s hearing during the rezoning hearing and they  
are processing a change in Code to prevent any future confusion regarding  
this type of issue.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the appeal is a result of the conflict in City  
Code or the matter itself. Mr. Walker stated the appeal is about the matter  
itself.  
Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department, presented the  
appeal from the related City Planning Commission decision that denied the  
Zone Map Amendment application 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).  
He provided an overview of the vicinity map, applications, project summary,  
site plan, timeline of review, stakeholder involvement, agency review,  
PlanCOS compliance, application review criteria, and optional motions.  
Councilmember Rainey asked what “potential intensity of the use” means.  
Mr. Sullivan stated the R-5 Zone allows for a density of up to twenty-five  
units per acre so the maximum number for this property is fifty units.  
Councilmember Henjum asked why the item was withdrawn from the  
January 13, 2026 City Council meeting. Mr. Sullivan stated it was  
determined by the City Attorney’s Office and the Planning Department that  
the item could not be voted on by City Council due to the way the UDC was  
written.  
Ann Odom, NES, representing the applicant, identified the site location,  
zoning, request, project description, public comment, Planning  
Commission meetings, review criteria, PlanCOS compliance, compatibility  
with surrounding neighborhoods, illustrative concept, traffic review,  
Citizens Jill Gaebler, Executive Director, Pikes Peak Housing Network,  
Miles Diaz, Board of Directors, Apartment Association of Southern  
Colorado, and Lukas Killiman, State Division of Housing, spoke in support  
of the proposed project.  
Citizens Barbara Overgaard, Helen Mackay, Homeowners Association  
Board President, Sand Creek Commons, Tao Thai, Jessica Brownley,  
Joyce Salazar, Executive Director, RISE Southeast, spoke in opposition of  
the proposed project.  
Andrea Barlow, NES representing the applicant, stated she is baffled by  
Planning Commission decision on this rezone because this is a very small  
site of only two acres, it will have a limited amount of residential units per  
that zoning because it is capped at twenty-five units per acre, the type of  
housing is also limited by the property size, the price point of the housing  
will be influenced by what can be accomplished by the site, the developer  
is local, and they want to do something good for the community. She stated  
the original Development Plan for Sand Creek Commons included an  
access directly onto Airport Road, but it was closed off with a chain and  
cone which can be removed if residents need to exit in an emergency,  
there will be the required amount of parking provided for this development,  
this area is not a single-family neighborhood, there are two existing  
multi-family developments, there are nonconforming, unplatted, residential  
lots, City Traffic Engineering agreed that the developer can put a right-in,  
right-out access onto Airport Road which will distribute traffic from Karr  
Road, and they will be making improvements to Karr Road which will also  
improve traffic conditions.  
Councilmember Gold asked what the property owner will do if this is not  
rezoned to R-5. Ms. Barlow stated they have not considered that because  
the R-5 is the logical zoning for this location.  
Councilmember Gold asked if the proposal is for fifty dwelling units,  
seventy-five parking spaces, and three-stories high. Ms. Barlow confirmed  
it is.  
Councilmember Gold asked if AMC Properties owns additional property in  
Southeast Colorado Springs. Ms. Barlow stated they do on the east side of  
Powers Boulevard.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the Sand Creek Trail is to the west of the  
property. Ms. Barlow confirmed it is.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if there was a bike lane on Airport Road.  
Ms. Barlow confirmed there is.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if Mountain Metropolitan Transit services  
this area. Ms. Barlow stated Route 22 services this area on Airport Road.  
Councilmember Henjum requested the developer continues to meet with  
the neighbors regarding this project. Ms. Barlow confirmed they will.  
Councilmember Leinweber commented that he does not understand why  
the Sand Creek Commons would block off an access to their building and  
that it is also zoned R-5.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if the children who would live in this  
building would attend Sand Creek Elementary School. Ms. Barlow stated  
that it would be difficult to determine because they could choice-in where  
they go to school. Ms. Brownley provided an overview of the School District  
boundaries in the area.  
Gayle Sturdivant, City Engineer, Deputy Public Works Director, stated the  
Traffic Department performed a traffic analysis, they will be requesting a  
right-in, right-out off from Airport Road which will reduce the amount of  
traffic, on Karr Road, and the traffic volumes on Karr Road even with the  
proposed development calculated in would not exceed the thresholds to  
require a traffic study, in 1999 when the Sand Creek Commons was  
developed, it was decided there would be one access point off from Karr  
Road with an emergency egress onto Airport Road, both Traffic  
Engineering and the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) are  
comfortable leaving it as it is because it meets the safety criteria. She  
stated the City does have a missing sidewalk program funded through  
Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) and new development  
is required to put in that missing sidewalk adjacent to their development.  
Ms. Sturdivant stated the three crashes which occurred in that area over the  
past five years, but only one was a southbound off from Karr Road, left turn  
onto Airport Road, and the other two were fixed objects from speeding on  
Airport Road so they do not believe there is a safety issue in that area, and  
the intersections were rated from A to C Level of Service.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what the speed limit is on Airport Road.  
Ms. Sturdivant stated it is forty miles per hour.  
Councilmember Gold stated the City needs more housing and more  
density and she will be supporting the appeal and the rezone to R-5.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if the signal light at Sand Creek Drive  
slows traffic. Ms. Sturdivant confirmed it does.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if the chained access drive would be  
available to Sand Creek Commons residents in the event of an emergency.  
Ms. Sturdivant confirmed it would be.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated one of the benefits to this development  
is the sidewalk it will add to the property.  
Councilmember Donelson encouraged City Council to listen to the  
residents who have lived in the area for many years.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Gold, to  
approve the Appeal and reverse the City Planning Commission decision  
on the Zone Map Amendment application for 4880 Airport Road based  
upon the finding that the appellant met the appeal criteria found in City  
code Section 7.5.415, and direct that a related ordinance be brought to  
City Council for consideration. The motion passed by a vote of 6-1-1-0  
6 - Crow-Iverson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., and Williams  
Aye:  
No:  
1 - Donelson  
1 - Risley  
Excused:  
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 Lisa Brandt, Reclaiming Civility, provided an overview of their  
organization and invited Councilmembers to their workshop.  
Citizen Lonnie Mera spoke in opposition of the closing of the Stratton  
Meadow Community Center.  
Citizen Taylor Gray invited City Council to the “No Kings” event, spoke  
against the use of metadata, and requested City Council protect the  
Constitution.  
Citizen Steve Lightfoot stated Stephen King murdered John Lennon and  
spoke against the potholes within the City.  
14. Executive Session  
There was no Executive Session.  
15. Adjourn  
There being no further business to come before City Council, Council  
adjourned at 3:54 PM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk