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Tuesday, January 14, 2025  
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call  
President Helms called the meeting to order at 9:03 AM.  
9 -  
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 Donelson attended the meeting virtually.  
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  
The Invocation was made by Pastor Dr. Steve Holt from The Road Church.  
President Helms led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements  
Councilmember Avila requested item 4B.D. to be removed from the  
Consent Calendar.  
Councilmember Donelson requested item 4B.G. to be removed from the  
Consent Calendar.  
Consensus of Council agreed to these changes on the agenda.  
4. Consent Calendar  
These items will be acted upon as a whole, unless a specific item is called for  
discussion by a Councilmember or a citizen wishing to address the City Council.  
(Any items called up for separate consideration shall be acted upon following the  
Mayor's Business.)  
4A. Second Presentation:  
25-041  
4A.A.  
Ordinance No. 24-109 to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado  
Springs pertaining to 2.1 acres located at 1860 Office Club Point from  
MX-M/BP/AF-O (Mixed-Use Medium Scale and Business Park with  
United States Air Force Academy Overlay) to MX-M/AF-O (Mixed-Use  
Medium Scale with United States Air Force Academy Overlay).  
(Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)  
Related Files: ZONE-24-0016  
Located in Council District 2  
Presenter:  
Logan Hubble, Planner II, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department  
Attachments: CC Ordinance_1860 Office Club Point  
Exhibit A_Office Club Point  
Exhibit B_Office Club Point  
Staff Report_1860 Office Club Point Zone Change_final  
Attachment 1-Project Statement  
Attachment 2-Zoning Exhibit  
Attachment 3-Land Use Statement  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
Staff_Office Club Pt_Second Reading  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-109.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4B. First Presentation:  
25-003  
4B.A.  
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 10, 2024  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 12-10-2024 City Council Meeting Minutes Final  
The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.  
25-032  
4B.B.  
4B.C.  
Annual Designation of the City Clerk’s Office as the public place for  
posting of public notices for public meetings.  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
This Item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
25-017  
Quarterly Recognition for City Employee Retirees.  
Presenter:  
Greg Phillips, Aviation Director, Airport.  
Britt Haley, Parks, Rec, & Cultural Services Director, Parks, Rec &  
Cultural Services.  
Attachments: Retiree Resolution Q4 2024  
Signed Resolution No. 01-25.pdf  
This Item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
24-706  
4B.E.  
An Ordinance creating a new Section 108 (Carrying of a Firearm In  
Government Buildings) of Part 1 (Dangerous and Deadly Weapons) of  
Article 7 (Dangerous Weapons and Substances) of Chapter 9 (Public  
Offenses) of the Code Of The City Of Colorado Springs 2001, as  
amended, Pertaining To Carrying Firearms  
Presenter:  
Benjamin Bolinger, Legislative Counsel, Office of the City Attorney  
Attachments: 24-706 Sensitive Spaces-ORD-2024-12-03  
24-706 2024a_131_signed  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-02.pdf  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.F. SUBD-24-01 An ordinance vacating a portion of the public alley consisting of 0.166  
11  
acres located at the northeast corner of Columbine Place and Windsor  
Avenue.  
(Legislative - 1st Reading only to set the public hearing date for January  
28, 2024)  
Related Files: SUBD-24-0111  
Located in Council District 5  
Presenter:  
Logan Hubble, Planner II, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department  
Attachments: Ordinance_Tara Custom Homes ROW Vacation_final  
Exhibit A_Vacation Plat  
Attachment 1_Project Statement  
Attachment 2_Neighbor Comments  
Attachment 3_Neighbor Comment Response  
Staff Presentation_Tara Custom Homes ROW Vacation  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-03.pdf  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
25-022  
4B.H.  
An Ordinance amending Section 104 (Appeals) of Article 13 (Relocation  
Policy and Program) of Chapter 6 (Neighborhood Vitality/Community  
Health) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended,  
pertaining to Relocation Application Appeals.  
Presenter:  
Jessica Davis, Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Gayle Sturdivant, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director  
Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments: 11-4-24 rev- Ordinance - Code Chapter 6 re relocation appeals panel  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-05.pdf  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
25-023  
4B.I.  
An Ordinance amending Section 201 (Permits Required) of Part 2 (Use  
and Occupancy of Public Property) of Article 2 (City Properties) of  
Chapter 3 (Public Property and Public Works) of the Code of the City of  
Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to the Real Estate  
Manual.  
Presenter:  
Jessica Davis, Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Gayle Sturdivant, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director  
Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilties  
Attachments: Ordinance - Code Chapter 3 re permits and licenses  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-06.pdf  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
25-024  
4B.J.  
An Ordinance amending Article 1 (General Provisions) of Chapter 12  
(Utilities) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as  
amended, pertaining to the Real Estate Manual.  
Presenter:  
Jessica Davis, Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Gayle Sturdivant, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director  
Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments: Ordinance - Code Chapter 12 re permits and licenses  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-07.pdf  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Crow-Iverson, that all matters on the Consent Calendar be passed, adopted,  
and approved by unanimous consent of the members present. The motion  
passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley,  
and Talarico  
5. Recognitions  
25-038  
5.A.  
A Joint Proclamation in Recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day  
Presenter:  
Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2  
Mayor Yemi Mobolade  
Attachments: Martin Luther King Jr Day Proclamation 2025  
Mayor Yemi and President Helms read a joint Proclamation recognizing  
January 20, 2025 as Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  
Mayor Yemi recognized the work, labor and sacrifice of civic leader Dr.  
King and encouraged everyone to continue his spirit of nonviolence.  
Danielle Summerville, Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs, introduced  
Shirley Martinez, Ana Lynn, Treasurer, and Pastor Bobby Jackson,  
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Preservation Society, who  
provided a brief overview of the Preservation Society and requested  
everyone recognize this day by attending the All People’s Breakfast being  
held on Monday, January 20, 2025 at the Antlers Hotel.  
President Helms and Councilmember Avila spoke about the importance of  
remembering and honoring what Dr. Luther King, Jr. stood for.  
24-698  
5.B.  
City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees  
Presenter:  
Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2  
Attachments: 01142025 LETAC Appointment Packet  
01142025 Board Appointment Request Fountain Creek Watershed  
District  
01142025 Civil Service Commission Appointment Packet  
President Helms presented the City Council Appointments to Boards,  
Commissions, and Committees.  
Councilmember Talarico, Councilmember Liaison to the Civil Service  
Commission, expressed gratitude for the nominees who wish to serve on  
the Civil Service Commission.  
Councilmember Avila provided a brief history of the formation of the Law  
Enforcement Transparency Commission (LETAC) and spoke regarding  
the value of the work they do.  
Councilmember Leinweber, Councilmember Liaison to the Fountain Creek  
Watershed, spoke about the $700,000 grant received to restore Fountain  
Creek and Monument Creek.  
Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,  
that the City Council Appointments to 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  
Citizen Tina Brookins spoke about her son being stabbed in the back by a  
person experiencing homelessness, lost a kidney, nearly died, and that two  
other stabbings had occurred by the same person in the previous two  
weeks.  
Citizens Richard Skorman and Wayne Williams, spoke against electric  
bikes (e-bikes) being permitted on the City’s open space trails.  
Citizen Jill Gaebler spoke about the need for affordable housing.  
Citizen Kerri Waite spoke about the wildfire hazard risk for the homes  
located in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) and the insurance rates  
associated with it.  
Citizen Peter Reaves spoke in support of accessory dwelling units (ADU).  
Citizens Murray Relf, Karen Myers, Lyn Myers, Mariana Bailey, Matthew  
Grubiscek, Catherine Zukas, spoke in opposition to the noise from the  
Ford Amphitheater.  
Citizens Katherine Czukas and Gavin Rainey spoke in opposition of the  
closing of the Rocking Rockrimmon branch of the Pikes Peak Library  
District.  
Citizens Andrew Dalby and Dana Duggan spoke about the City’s risk of  
wildfire and requested information regarding why the Colorado Springs  
Fire Department training academy was canceled.  
Citizen Carl Ripple spoke in opposition of the ongoing construction on  
South Academy Boulevard.  
Citizen Karen Field spoke against the destruction of vegetation for fire  
mitigation which will cause a flash flood hazard.  
8. Items Called Off Consent Calendar  
24-704  
4B.D.  
An Ordinance amending section 112 (Sitting or Lying Down in  
Commercial Districts) of Article 2 (Offenses Affecting Public Safety) of  
Chapter 9 Public Offenses) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs  
2001, as amended, pertaining to sitting or lying in commercial districts  
Presenter:  
Jessie Kimber, Director, Economic Development  
Shannon Snuggs, Commander - Gold Hill Division, CSPD  
Attachments: 24-704-SitLieCommercialDistrictORD-2024-11-19  
22-07  
Jessie Kimber, Director, Economic Development, introduced the  
Ordinance pertaining to sitting or lying in commercial districts zone  
expansion.  
Brian Steckler, Lieutenant, Gold Hill Division, Colorado Springs Police  
Department (CSPD), provided an overview of the current boundaries,  
South Nevada Avenue boundaries, area comparison, calls for service  
(CFS)/citations from January 2022 through September 2024, another  
opportunity for contacts, and proposed area.  
Councilmember Avila requested the presentation focus on the sit/lie  
Ordinance.  
Councilmember Donelson requested a report regarding whether this  
Ordinance drives people to the surrounding neighborhoods. Lt. Steckler  
agreed to Councilmember Donelson’s request.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated the City needs to find solutions to the  
homelessness issues rather than just sending them to jail.  
Citizen Jenna Dolecek spoke against the proposed Ordinance.  
Councilmember Avila stated she vehemently opposes this Ordinance  
because sending people to jail for being homeless and criminalizing  
poverty is not the answer.  
Motion by President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance amending City Code ? 9.2.112 to revise the boundaries of the  
Central Commercial District be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
2 - Avila, and Henjum  
Aye:  
No:  
4B.G. CODE-24-00 An Ordinance amending Section 307 (Park Land Dedications) of Article  
03  
4 (Development Standards and Incentives) of Chapter 7 (Unified  
Development Code (UDC)) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs  
2001, as amended, pertaining to Park Land Dedications. (Legislative) -  
(1st Reading only to set the public hearing for January 28, 2025)  
Presenter:  
Caroline Miller, Park Land Dedication Ordinance Program  
Administrator, Planning Department  
Lonna Thelen, Parks Design and Development Manager/TOPS  
Manager, Parks Recreation and Cultural Services  
Attachments: Staff Report_CC Work Session_PLDO 2025 Acreage and Fee Update  
Attachment 1 - 2024 PLDO Appraisal  
Attachment 2 - Existing Fee Schedule  
Attachment 3 - ACS Household Data  
ORD-Park Land Dedication Acreage  
7.4.307 PARK LAND DEDICATIONS  
7.5.702 AMENDMENT TO UDC TEXT  
PLDO - Acreage & Fee Update - City Council Presentation  
HBA - 2025 PLDO Fee Letter  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-04.pdf  
Caroline Miller, Park Land Dedication Ordinance Program Administrator,  
Planning Department, presented the Ordinance pertaining to Park Land  
Dedications and the Resolutions amending the Fee Schedule for fees in  
lieu of park land dedication as provided for in the Park Land Dedication  
Ordinance (PLDO) and the City’s Park Land Dedication Ordinance Criteria  
Manual  
Councilmember Donelson asked how the Census data will impact the  
Parkland Dedication Ordinance. Ms. Miller stated the proposed Ordinance  
will update the land dedication obligation by unit type which is a reflection  
of the Parkland standards, and the Census data is being applied to that  
which creates the land dedication acreage requirement.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if all the requirements will increase since  
the population has increased. Ms. Miller stated they are looking at the  
average household size per unit type, so some are increasing, and some  
are decreasing depending on the structure.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Talarico,  
that the Ordinance amending Section 7.4.307 of the Unified Development Code of  
the City of Colorado Springs based upon the findings that the proposal complies  
with the criteria as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.702 (1st Reading only to set  
the public hearing for January 28, 2025) be approved on first reading. The motion  
passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9. Utilities Business  
25-033  
9.A.  
Public Hearing for the Consideration of a Resolution Regarding Certain  
Changes to The Colorado Springs Utilities’ Open Access Transmission  
Tariff  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs  
Utilities  
David Beckett, Senior Attorney, City Attorney’s Office  
Attachments: Hearing Agenda-2025 OATT Hearing 01-14-25  
City Attorney Instructions-2025 OATT Hearing 01-14-25  
Issues For Decision-2025 OATT Hearing 01-14-25  
David Beckett, Senior Attorney, Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) Division,  
introduced the Resolution regarding certain changes to the CSU Open  
Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) and read the Colorado Springs Utilities  
rate setting standards and the quasi-judicial role of City Council. Mr.  
Beckett polled Council concerning if any members had received any ex  
parte communications. There were no ex parte communications disclosed.  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, CSU, provided a  
brief background of the OATT and summary of the OATT revisions.  
Mr. Beckett polled Council regarding the proposed changes to the Open  
Access Transmission Tariff: 1. Should Utilities update the Open Access  
Transmission Tariff sections setting forth the Large Generator  
Interconnection Procedures and the (pro forma) Large Generator  
Interconnection Agreement in their entirety, as proposed, for the purposes  
of improving the processes and procedures for interconnection and of  
enhancing Utilities’ ability to carry out its Sustainable Energy Plan, 2.  
Should Utilities update the Open Access Transmission Tariff sections  
setting forth the Small Generator Interconnection Procedures and the (pro  
forma) Small Generator Interconnection Agreement, as proposed, to add  
requirements related to dynamic and primary frequency response and to  
remove Utilities’ reactive power compensation requirement, and 3. Should  
Utilities make the proposed clerical corrections to these sections of the  
Open Access Transmission Tariff. Consensus of Council agreed to these  
proposed changes.  
10. Unfinished Business  
There was no Unfinished Business.  
11. New Business  
25-034  
11.A.  
An Ordinance amending Article 2 (Marijuana) of Chapter 2 (Business  
Licensing, Liquor Regulation and Taxation) of the code of the City of  
Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to marijuana licensing  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Lee McRae, Senior License Enforcement Officer, Office of the City Clerk  
Attachments: ORD_RMJ_Final.docx  
Lee McRae, Senior License Enforcement Officer, Office of the City Clerk,  
presented the Ordinance amending City Code pertaining to marijuana  
licensing to include the initiated Ordinance language allowing retail  
marijuana without increasing the existing location cap and renames the  
part to Marijuana License Code.  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Avila, that the  
Ordinance amending multiple sections within Part 1 (Medical Marijuana License  
Code) of Article 2 (Marijuana) of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation  
and Taxation) of the code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended,  
pertaining to medical and retail marijuana related services be approved on first  
reading. The motion passed by a vote of 8-1-0-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
Aye:  
1 - O'Malley  
No:  
25-035  
11.B.  
A Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 87-17 and Resolution No. 78-17  
and establishing marijuana business application and license fees and  
charges  
Presenter:  
Mona Hirjoi, Budget Manager, Budget Office, Finance  
Attachments: Resolution - Marijuana Fees (25-035)  
Resolution - Marijuana Fees EXHIBIT A  
Marijuana Fees to City Council  
Signed Resolution No. 02-25.pdf  
Mona Hirjoi, Budget Manager, Budget Office, Finance, presented the  
Resolution establishing marijuana business application and license fees  
and charges. She provided an overview of the City User Fee Policy, fee  
considerations, proposed marijuana fees, and 2025 projected marijuana  
revenue.  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Avila, that the  
Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 87-17 and establishing marijuana business  
application and license fees and charges be adopted. The motion passed by a  
vote of 8-1-0-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
1 - O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
25-036  
11.C.  
An Ordinance creating a new Article 13 (Retail Marijuana Sales Tax) of  
Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation and Taxation) of the  
Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, Pertaining to  
Retail Marijuana Sales Tax Code  
Presenter:  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer  
Attachments: SalesTax-Article13RetailMarijuana-ORD-2025-01-08.docx  
Statement of Sufficiency - Retail Marijuana Sales Tax  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, presented the Ordinance  
amending City Code pertaining to Retail Marijuana Sales Tax Code to  
codify the additional five percent sales tax on retail marijuana that was  
approved by voters in 2022 which provided that the tax revenue from the  
additional five percent retail marijuana sales tax could only be used for  
public safety programs, mental health services, and post-traumatic stress  
disorder treatment programs for veterans.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if there will be a working group to decide  
how the sales tax revenue is allocated between the programs and services.  
Ms. McDaniel stated they will go through the prioritization process similar  
to how the budget prioritization process is conducted.  
Motion by Councilmember Avila, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that the  
Ordinance creating a new Article 13 (Retail Marijuana Sales Tax) of Chapter 2  
(Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation and Taxation) of the Code of the City of  
Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Retail Marijuana Sales Tax  
Code be approved on first reading. The motion passed by a vote of 8-1-0-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
1 - O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
25-029  
11.D.  
An Ordinance amending Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the  
code of The City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to  
Medical and Retail Marijuana.  
(Quasi-Judicial).  
Presenter:  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department  
Attachments: UDC-RegulatedMarijuana-ORD_2025-01-16  
Ballot Quesion 300  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-90  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department, presented the  
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code (UDC) pertaining to  
Medical and Retail Marijuana. He provided a brief overview of the history,  
Ordinance, permitted districts, use-specific standards, Planning  
Commission recommendations, requested actions, and proposed  
motions.  
Councilmember Henjum requested the Ordinance be amended to reflect  
the Planning Commission’s recommendation to change the distance buffer  
to 1,000 feet and remove a portion of Section 6 that ensures these  
Ordinances related to retail marijuana would be completely invalid if a  
ballot initiative for the repeal of ballot issue 300 was passed at the April 1,  
2025 election.  
Councilmember Donelson proposed changing the distance buffer to 1,000  
feet, leaving Section 6 intact, and there be a ballot initiative for the April 1  
2025 election which will give the voters a final opportunity to make clear  
their intention due to the two conflicting ballot initiatives on the November  
2024 ballot which caused voter confusion.  
Citizens Peter Babeu, Burke Babeu, Kent Jarnig, Shalina Millan, Tom  
Scudder, Kelly Archer, Aaron Bluse, Adam Gillard, Levi Hays, Dustin  
Taylor, Andrea Geist, Jay VanDeursan, Stan Zislis, William Clarke, Luther  
Bonow, Renz Waddington, Peter Green, George Wagner, Adam Foster,  
Darcy Hansen, Kevin Gallagher, Dale Hecht, Brian Adinoff, Tanya  
Garduno, Mariah Lauer, Mark Frueling, and Michelle Moore spoke in  
support of the proposed Ordinance with the 1,000 foot distance buffer and  
against a repeal ballot initiative for the April 1, 2025 election.  
Councilmember Avila asked what the differences are between the ballot  
question 300 and what is being proposed. Wynetta Massey, City Attorney,  
clarified that ballot question 300 had a 1-mile distance buffer and the  
proposed Ordinance reduces the distance to 1,000 feet.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Avila, that the  
Ordinance be amended to reflect the Planning Commission’s recommendation to  
change the distance buffer from one mile to 1,000 feet and remove a portion of  
Section 6 that ensures these Ordinances related to retail marijuana would be  
completely invalid if a ballot initiative for the repeal of ballot issue 300 was  
passed at the April 1, 2025 election, be approved on first reading. The motion  
failed by a vote of 3-6-0-0  
3 - Avila, Helms, and Henjum  
Aye:  
No:  
6 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
Councilmember Leinweber stated he believes marijuana has positive  
attributes to it which can be fulfilled by medical marijuana and that he is  
concerned the use of marijuana by the youth in the community.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what the deadline is to refer an item to the  
ballot. Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk, stated January 28, 2025.  
Councilmember Henjum stated she will not support this proposed  
Ordinance which will overturn the vote of the people.  
Councilmember Avila stated retail marijuana facilities will not be selling to  
children.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Crow-Iverson, that the Ordinance be amended to reflect the Planning  
Commission’s recommendation to change the distance buffer from one mile to  
1,000 feet be approved on first reading. The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Avila, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12. Public Hearing  
Crest at Woodmen Estimated Time: 15 minutes  
12.A. PUDZ-24-00 Ordinance No. 24-110 to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado  
01  
Springs pertaining to 10.181 acres located at 6855 Campus Drive from  
PDZ/SS-O (Planned Development Zone: Commercial, Industrial, and  
Residential Uses; maximum building height of 45-feet, 25-30 dwelling  
units per acre (Lot 6 only), and maximum building square footage of  
677,257 square feet (Lots 1-6) with Streamside Overlay) to PDZ/AF-O  
(Planned Development Zone: Commercial Use; maximum building  
height of 65-feet, and maximum building square footage of 150,000  
square feet (Lot 2) with United States Air Force Academy Overlay).  
(Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)  
Related Files: PUDZ-24-0001, LUPL-24-0008  
Located in Council District 1  
Presenter:  
Logan Hubble, Planner II, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department  
Attachments: Ordinance_Crest at Woodmen  
Exhibit A_Crest at Woodmen  
Exhibit B_Crest at Woodmen  
Crest at Woodmen Staff Report_final  
Attachment 1-Project Statement  
Attachment 2-Zoning Exhibit  
Attachment 3-Legal Description  
Attachment 4-Land Use Plan  
Attachment 5-Citizen Comments  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
CPC_Minutes_11.13.24 Final  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-110.pdf  
Logan Hubble, Planner II, Planning Department, presented the Ordinance  
to amend the zoning map of the City pertaining to 10.181 acres located at  
6855 Campus Drive from PDZ/SS-O (Planned Development Zone:  
Commercial, Industrial, and Residential Uses; maximum building height of  
45-feet, 25-30 dwelling units per acre (Lot 6 only), and maximum building  
square footage of 677,257 square feet (Lots 1-6) with Streamside Overlay)  
to PDZ/AF-O (Planned Development Zone: Commercial Use; maximum  
building height of 65-feet, and maximum building square footage of  
150,000 square feet (Lot 2) with United States Air Force Academy  
Overlay). He provided an overview of the vicinity map, applications, project  
summary, site plan, height exhibit, view from Woodmen Road, signage,  
timeline of review, stakeholder involvement, PlanCOS compliance,  
application review criteria, and optional motions.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if there is any regulation on signage  
which addresses the difference in elevation from the street elevation. Mr.  
Hubble stated not to his knowledge.  
Chris Lieber, NES, representing the applicant, identified the application  
requests, site location, proposed land use plan modification, proposed  
zone change, other commercial development, compliance with PlanCOS,  
neighborhood comments, and Planning Commission recommendation.  
Councilmember Risley asked if the center parapet would appear to be a  
twenty feet wall above a forty-five-foot roof if looking at it from the south. Mr.  
Lieber confirmed it would, and it would look similar to other buildings and  
retail centers.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Talarico,  
that the Ordinance No. 24-110 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado  
Springs relating to 10.181 acres located at 6855 Campus Drive from PDZ/SS-O  
(Planned Development Zone: Commercial, Industrial, and Residential Uses;  
maximum building height of 45-feet, 25-30 dwelling units per acre (Lot 6 only),  
and maximum building square footage of 677,257 square feet (Lots 1-6) with  
Streamside Overlay) to PDZ/AF-O (Planned Development Zone: Commercial Use;  
maximum building height of 65-feet, and maximum building square footage of  
150,000 square feet (Lot 2) with United States Air Force Academy Overlay) zone  
district based upon the findings that the request complies with the criteria for a  
Zoning Map amendment as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.704 be finally  
passed. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, Talarico, and  
Avila  
12.B. LUPL-24-000 A Major Modification of the Crest at Woodmen Land Use Plan for  
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proposed commercial uses consisting of 10.181 acres located at 6855  
Campus Drive.  
(Quasi-Judicial)  
Related Files: PUDZ-24-0001, LUPL-24-0008  
Located in Council District 1  
Presenter:  
Logan Hubble, Planner II, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department  
Attachments: Attachment 4-Land Use Plan  
7.5.514 LAND USE PLAN  
Staff_Crest at Woodmen_Second Reading  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.A.  
Motion by President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson, seconded by Councilmember  
Leinweber, that the Crest at Woodmen Land Use Plan related to 10.181 acres  
based upon the findings that the request complies with the review criteria for  
Land Use Plans as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.514. 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  
Karman Line Addition Annexation Estimated Time: 2.5 Hours  
This item will be heard no earlier than 1:00 PM  
12.C. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
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thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known  
as Karman Line Addition No. 1 Annexation.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF,  
ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011,  
ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF,  
ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009,  
MAPN-23-0002  
Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it  
would be anticipated to be within Council District 4.  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director  
Attachments: ResFindofFact_ Karman Line Addition No. 1 - ANEX-23-0009RF  
Exhibit A - Karman Line Addition 1 - Legal Description -  
ANEX-23-0009RF  
Exhibit 12A - Planner Affidavit  
Exhibit 12C - Surveyor Affidavit  
Annexation Impact Report_Karman Line_11-22-2024  
Staff Presentation_Karman Line Annexation  
011025 CSU Karman Line City Council 1-14-25 (Final) V3.pptx  
Signed Resolution No. 03-25.pdf  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department, presented the  
Resolutions and Ordinances adopting findings of fact and conclusions of  
law based thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation and  
annexing the area known as Karman Line Addition Nos. 1 - 6 Annexation  
located along existing Bradley Road. He provided an overview of the  
vicinity map, applications, project summary, site plan, timeline of review,  
flagpole annexation, serial annexation, three-mile buffer, stakeholder  
involvement, City Annexation Plan/PlanCOS compliance, agency review,  
application review criteria, and optional motions.  
Councilmember Henjum stated she believes the items should be  
postponed until AnnexCOS is finalized and in order to allow City Council  
and the public to have more time to review the details of the proposed  
Karman Line annexation.  
Councilmember Donelson stated he would support a postponement.  
Councilmember Risley stated there should not be a stoppage of projects  
due to review of the AnnexCOS and there are many constituents who are  
here to speak on the item so he would not support a postponement.  
Bryan English, Development Projects Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities  
(CSU), went over CSU’s application of City Code 12.4.305.B., current  
water resources, full-buildout water requirements, balanced  
portfolio-planned water supplies, City Code 7.5.701.A.4.-requirements of  
annexation, City Code 7.5.701.A.3.b.-conditions for annexation,  
water/wastewater/natural gas/electric/fiber/ infrastructure/facilities, and  
utility service territories.  
Councilmember Henjum asked how many acre feet of water CSU acquires  
per year. Mr. English stated they acquired 3,000 acre-feet over the last two  
years.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if it is becoming increasing difficult to  
acquire water rights. Lisa Barbato, Chief Systems Planning and Projects  
Officer, CSU, confirmed it is.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked when the Montgomery Reservoir  
expansion will be completed and how much water is projected to be  
added. Ms. Barbato stated it is projected to be complete by 2030 to 2032  
and will add approximately 4,000 acre-feet in capacity for customers.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how the lower Arkansas Valley feels  
about giving CSU water rights when the City is considering flagpole  
annexations. Ms. Barbato stated they have been working very closely with  
the farmers in the lower Arkansas River Basin to make sure CSU is a good  
partner and that it is a win/win for both parties, they have an  
intergovernmental agreement with Bent County to make sure there is no  
injury to them. She stated part of CSU’s strategy is to look for efficiencies  
in operations in order to bring water back to the City’s community.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the farmers feel CSU is being a good  
partner when the City keeps adding flagpole annexations. Ms. Barbato  
stated there has been conversations where they want CSU to commit to  
how much water they need to service its territory.  
President Helms asked when CSU will complete the future reservoir in the  
southwest. Mr. English stated that is considered a generational project so it  
will not be finished until decades from now.  
Councilmember Henjum asked who will pay for the fiber infrastructure and  
facilities. Mr. English stated CSU.  
Councilmember Leinweber commented that this property sits right next to  
the future reservoir which the City owns.  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, CSU, identified the  
CSU capital cost estimate, developer cost estimate, operating and  
maintenance (O&M) costs at full-buildout, Karman Line annexation cost  
summary, and new utility service center fee.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the development of Karman Line will  
pay for the cost of fiber. Mr. Gearhart stated he will provide that information.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what other areas the new utility service  
center would serve. Mr. Gearhart stated eastern territories such as Banning  
Lewis Ranch.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what other locations have been considered  
for a utilities service center. Mr. Gearhart stated they have planned it to be  
close to the Horizon Substation because CSU owns property close to the  
Colorado Springs Airport.  
Tatiana Bailey, Executive Director, Data-Driven Economic Strategies,  
provided an overview of the Zillow Home Value Index-Ten Most Expensive  
States, El Paso County (EPC) projected population growth, population  
projections by age group, and rate of EPC population increase. She  
identified the Pikes Peak Region annual average and median of existing  
single-family home prices, home building, Housing Opportunity Index,  
summary of development Karman Line-twenty-year plan, and revenue key  
assumptions. Ms. Bailey went over the additional revenue/expenditures  
generated, net financial impact-ten-year analysis, and economic impact  
average per year.  
Councilmember O’Malley asked when this location will be suitable for  
housing based on the absorption of the already urbanized areas. Ms.  
Bailey stated the Development Plan identifies there will be 6,500 dwelling  
units over twenty years.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how much the population grew from 2019  
to 2024. Ms. Bailey stated the population grew approximately 9,000 to  
11,000 residents per year with the exception of COVID years.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the analysis takes into consideration the  
levels of service required in the City, the general fund budget, the declining  
revenue, and the cost associated with building this far out from the City. Ms.  
Bailey stated that would be a sensitivity analysis which they do not provide.  
President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson asked how there could be revenue  
expenditures generated for 2025 to 2044, when they are not starting  
development until 2030. Ms. Bailey stated when they started the analysis,  
the original plan was to start in 2025.  
President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson requested the corrected data. Ms. Bailey  
agreed to provide that information and stated they would also have to  
calculate in the revenue from initiative 2C passing.  
Councilmember O’Malley asked what the average home price will be. Ms.  
Bailey stated calculating the average, they would be approximately  
$530,000.  
Kevin O’Neil, The O’Neill Group, representing the applicant, introduced  
Craig Dossey, Vertex Consulting Services, representing the applicant, who  
went over their requests, ownership background, agency meetings,  
location/regional context, City/County interface, advantages of a master  
planned community, City/County jointly planned annexation area, and  
County - new development, suburban residential, residential, and Schriever  
Space Force Base (SFB) area. He identified the housing diversity,  
residential very low, low, medium, and high density, mixed use, Colorado  
Springs housing supply, projected growth needs, job growth, and housing  
needs.  
Councilmember O’Malley asked why this would be considered a high  
priority area for development. Mr. Dossey explained that Banning Lewis  
Ranch did not develop at the anticipated rate but is a barrier to extending  
services and offering housing stock and this is the next tranche of land to  
be developed.  
Councilmember Henjum asked when full buildout of 193,500 homes will be  
complete. Mr. Dossey stated it is anticipated to be twenty to twenty-five  
years but could be sixty to eighty years.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if there will be enough water to serve a full  
buildout in sixty years. Mr. Dossey stated there are many plans in the works  
for reuse.  
Mr. Dossey provided an overview of the park’s facilities regional context,  
planned parks, Karman Line Parks land dedication calculations,  
neighborhood parks, and community park. He went over the wildlife habitat  
analysis, federal listed special assessment, wildlife corridors/floodplain  
preserved, public safety, utilities overview, and evaluation of City Code  
water standard.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the development could be reconfigured to  
preserve more of the riparian habitat on the west side of the parcel. Mr.  
Dossey stated it is very costly to channelize drainageways, some of the  
land may not even be developable, and they are not planning to develop  
any of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) floodplains.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the swift fox den located near the north  
bump out will be protected. Mr. Dossey stated they will identify more of  
these habitats during the development process, so they do not upset these  
areas.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the wildlife underpass under Curtis Road  
will affect development. Mr. Dossey stated preserving wildlife corridors will  
hopefully not push wildlife off the property.  
Mr. Dossey identified the existing/planned roadway infrastructure,  
connectivity/proximity to transportation options, benefits to the  
City/military/school district, diversity of development, commercial, office,  
light industrial, proximity to employment centers, opportunity to serve  
employment centers, immediately adjacent to City-owned land/future  
reservoir, and fiscal benefit to the City.  
Councilmember O’Malley asked if there will be a police and fire station built  
in this area. Mr. Dossey stated there will be a temporary fire station located  
there as well as a permanent one for long term plans, but they have not  
received a request from the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD)  
that there be a police station located there and if it is requested, they will  
accommodate it.  
Councilmember Henjum asked where the CSPD station off from  
Marksheffel Road orginated from. Mr. Dossey stated it came from the  
Banning Lewis Ranch Master Plan.  
Citizens Ben Garland, Dave Hollenback, and Andrew Plesha spoke in  
support of the annexation.  
Citizens Michael Freeman, Ann Rush, Todd Brickell, Don Shelstad, E. P.  
Henderson, E.P. Henderson, Tyler Godlevsky, Dawn Shelstad, Brenna  
Godlevsky, Sarah Shipley, Kevin Storms, Christina Stevens, John Stevens,  
Leslie Magazu, Abbey Brown, Briella Godlevsky, Kimber Godlevsky,  
Richard Moore, Doug Weathman, Lisa Eastep, Rebekka Zettlemoyer,  
Steve Zettlemoyer Jr., Monica Zettlemoyer, Steve Zettlemoyer, Sr., Chuck  
Holliday, Gezelle Lowe, Pattie Shonts, Harvey Shonts, Donna Goodrich,  
and Allen Stass spoke in opposition of the annexation.  
Mr. Dossey stated per the City’s guidelines, he personally witnessed the  
posted notice that they posted on the property were still up as of Friday,  
January 10, 2025, Meridian Road is not part of this development, Schriever  
Space Force Base (SFB) generally does not provide an opinion on land  
use matters but when Flying Horse East developed immediately adjacent  
to Schriever SFB) they simply asked for a buffer along their northern  
boundary and since there are properties and a flood plain between Karman  
Line and Schriever SFB, there should not be any issues. He stated people  
will not be forced to be annexed into the City, or will be subject to City  
zoning, there are only five homes which are near the property with the  
closest one being located five hundred feet from the boundary of the  
property, they are not proposing to move Bradley Road, the developer is  
not legally able to take anyone’s property, they have full clearance from the  
Preble’s meadow jumping mouse habitat, hazardous material spill are not  
associated with their proposed light industrial use, there is an electrical  
substation in the northwest corner of the property and the fire station will be  
located centrally. Mr. Dossey explained the development would be subject  
to the City’s stormwater requirements so there would not be water  
contamination as a result of runoff, the City and County have mutual aid  
agreements for police and fire service for residents outside the  
development, and there will not be 6,500 homes built on day one, it may  
take twenty to twenty-five years to reach that number.  
President Helms asked if there will be a water tower built on someone’s  
property. Mr. English stated it is the developer’s responsibly to acquire or  
dedicate land that is needed for utility facilities.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how many miles of roads the City will  
have to provide maintenance for. Mr. Dossey stated it will add Bradley  
Road and a portion of Curtis Road which touches the property, and it is  
approximately 29,500 linear feet, the internal collector roads are 19,000  
linear feet, and the local neighborhood roads are 150,000 linear feet.  
Councilmember Henjum asked about CSPD response times. Deputy Chief  
Mary Rosenoff, CSPD, stated they do have some concerns regarding  
response times for these types of areas which are long distances from the  
City’s four patrol divisions, but they do have a new authorized strength of  
839 officers, their priority of a new training academy, and a fifth patrol  
division which will assist in recruiting new officers.  
President Helms asked if the development would include a new fire station  
and police substation. Mr. Dossey stated they have committed to providing  
a new fire station location which will be internal to the development and are  
open to providing a police training facility.  
Councilmember O’Malley stated he does not see this property as a logical  
extension of Colorado Springs and for Agenda item 12.M. he will be  
proposing an amendment to motion which includes a condition of  
approving the Resolution for the annexation agreement to require  
construction of permanent police and fire stations suitable to protect the  
people residing in the 6,500 dwelling units before Certificates of  
Occupancy are issued. Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff, stated they look to  
CSPD and CSFD to advise the City on how they would like to serve that  
area and when they believe the need is great enough.  
Councilmember Henjum stated she agrees that this is not a logical  
extension of the City, and she does not feel the City is ready to develop this  
amount of density when there are questions concerning the City’s water  
supply, public safety, and homelessness so she will not be supporting this  
project.  
Councilmember Donelson stated CSPD response times are already  
worsening, taking on a flagpole annexation will exacerbate it, this would  
impact the water supply for farmers in the Arkansas Valley, and the  
population in the County is not growing as fast as they think it is so he will  
not be supporting this annexation.  
Councilmember Risley stated he is concerned that if Police and Fire  
stations are built before any houses are, they could be sitting vacant until  
the units are occupied and recommended the condition be applied once  
there is growth and a need for them.  
President Helms recommended there be a temporary presence from the  
CSFD while the homes are being built. Chris Cooper, Deputy Fire Marshal,  
CSFD, stated CSFD’s typical threshold from when they see new  
growth/development to where they would require a fire station is generally  
365 calls a year in order to be financially affordable. He stated the Police  
and Fire Impact Fees have to be developed in order to gain the finances in  
order to create and build stations but they have discussed temporary  
stations where they could put in a temporary building and a smaller type of  
firefighting force to be able to handle more of the medical calls and shorter  
duration calls for initial response to those areas while they wait for the other  
companies to arrive.  
Councilmember O’Malley stated he wants to ensure public safety for the  
residents. Deputy Fire Marshal Cooper stated they may be able to contract  
with the Fire District which is currently providing service to that area until  
they feel it is necessary to build and staff a station. Ben Bolinger,  
Legislative Counsel, City Attorney’s Office, stated there is already  
language in the annexation agreement regarding fire/police protection  
which requires the developer to donate the land for at least one fire/police  
station (two if CSFD/CSPD requests it) and until the permanent fire station  
is completed, they would provide a temporary one.  
Councilmember O’Malley stated he would like permanent stations  
established to provide protection to the residents from day one. Ms. Fabos  
there are three parties which would need to agree to it, City Council, the  
developer, and the CSPD. Deputy Chief Rosenoff stated due to  
development not occurring until five years and they have two weeks to  
discuss the need for a fifth police substation out east.  
Councilmember Risley stated the reason developers pay impact fees is to  
enable the building of fire/police stations when the time is right.  
Mike Ruebenson, Chief Operating Officer, La Plata Communities,  
representing the applicant, stated the annexation agreement language  
already addresses this issue because it is at the City’s timeline for when  
they would require the land donation and when they asked CSPD if they  
wanted the land donated right now, they said they did not. He stated he  
does not think the City wants to invest the money into building a police  
station out there before the first home is built, but the developer will donate  
the land whenever the City requests it.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Talarico,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Karman Line Addition No. 1 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
2 - Donelson, and Henjum  
Aye:  
No:  
12.D. ANEX-23-00 An Ordinance annexing the area known as Karman Line Addition No. 1  
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located along existing Bradley Road consisting of 0.73 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF,  
ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011,  
ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF,  
ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009,  
MAPN-23-0002  
Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it  
would be anticipated to be within Council District 4.  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director  
Attachments: Staff Report_Karman Line_RGS  
Attachment 1 - Project Statement - Annexation  
Attachment 2 - Project Statement - Zone Establishment  
Attachment 3 - Project Statement - Land Use Plan  
Attachment 4 - City Annexations by Decade  
Attachment 5 - County Zoning  
Attachment 6 - Public Comments  
Attachment 7 - School District Letter of Support  
Attachment 8 - 3 Mile Buffer  
Attachment 9 - Karman Line Additions - Annexation Plats  
Attachment 10 - Fiscal Impact Analysis  
Attachment 11 - Exhibit A and B - Zone Establishment  
Attachment 12 - Draft Annexation Agreement  
Attachment 13 - Karman Line Land Use Plan  
Attachment 14 - Vicinity Map  
Attachment 15 - CSPD Communication Letter  
7.5.701 ANNEXATION OF LAND  
Ordinance - Annexation Karman Line Addition 1 - ANEX-23-0009  
Exhibit A - Karman Line Addition 1 - ANEX-23-0009  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-11.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.C.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Talarico,  
that Ordinance annexing into the City of Colorado Springs the area known as  
Karman Line Addition No. 1 consisting of 0.73 acres, based upon the findings that  
the annexation complies with the Conditions for Annexation Criteria as set forth  
in City Code Section 7.5.701. be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
2 - Donelson, and Henjum  
Aye:  
No:  
12.E. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
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thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known  
as Karman Line Addition No. 2 Annexation.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF,  
ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011,  
ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF,  
ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009,  
MAPN-23-0002  
Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it  
would be anticipated to be within Council District 4.  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department  
Attachments: ResFindofFact_ Karman Line Addition No. 2 - ANEX-23-0010RF  
Exhibit A - Karman Line Addition 2 - Legal Description -  
ANEX-23-0010RF  
Exhibit 12A - Planner Affidavit  
Exhibit 12C - Surveyor Affidavit  
Karman Line - Applicant Presentation.pdf  
Signed Resolution No. 04-25.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.C.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Talarico,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Karman Line Addition No. 2 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
2 - Donelson, and Henjum  
Aye:  
No:  
12.F. ANEX-23-00 An Ordinance annexing the area known as Karman Line Addition No. 2  
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located along existing Bradley Road consisting of 1.57 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF,  
ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011,  
ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF,  
ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009,  
MAPN-23-0002  
Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it  
would be anticipated to be within Council District 4.  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director  
Attachments: 7.5.701 ANNEXATION OF LAND  
Ordinance - Annexation Karman Line Addition 2 - ANEX-23-0010  
Exhibit A - Karman Line Addition 2 - ANEX-23-0010  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-12.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.C.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley, that  
the Ordinance annexing into the City of Colorado Springs the area known as  
Karman Line Addition No. 2 consisting of 1.57 acres, based upon the findings that  
the annexation complies with the Conditions for Annexation Criteria as set forth  
in City Code Section 7.5.701. be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
Aye:  
No:  
2 - Donelson, and Henjum  
12.G ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
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thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known  
as Karman Line Addition No. 3 Annexation.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF,  
ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011,  
ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF,  
ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009,  
MAPN-23-0002  
Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it  
would be anticipated to be within Council District 4.  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director  
Attachments: ResFindofFact_ Karman Line Addition No. 3 - ANEX-23-0011RF  
Exhibit A - Karman Line Addition 3 - Legal Description -  
ANEX-23-0011RF  
Exhibit 12A - Planner Affidavit  
Exhibit 12C - Surveyor Affidavit  
Signed Resolution No. 05-25.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.C.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley, that  
the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based thereon  
and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as Karman Line  
Addition No. 3 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
2 - Donelson, and Henjum  
Aye:  
No:  
12.H. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 25-13 annexing the area known as Karman Line Addition  
11  
No. 3 located along existing Bradley Road consisting of 4.65 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF,  
ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011,  
ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF,  
ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009,  
MAPN-23-0002  
Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it  
would be anticipated to be within Council District 4.  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director  
Attachments: 7.5.701 ANNEXATION OF LAND  
Ordinance - Annexation Karman Line Addition 3 - ANEX-23-0011  
Exhibit A - Karman Line Addition 3 - ANEX-23-0011  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-13.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.C.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley, that  
the Ordinance annexing into the City of Colorado Springs the area known as  
Karman Line Addition No. 3 consisting of 4.65 acres, based upon the findings that  
the annexation complies with the Conditions for Annexation Criteria as set forth  
in City Code Section 7.5.701.be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
2 - Donelson, and Henjum  
Aye:  
No:  
12.I.  
ANEX-23-00 A resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
12RF  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known  
as Karman Line Addition No. 4 Annexation.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director  
Attachments: ResFindofFact_ Karman Line Addition No. 4 - ANEX-23-0012RF  
Exhibit A - Karman Line Addition 4 - Legal Description -  
ANEX-23-0012RF  
Exhibit 12A - Planner Affidavit  
Exhibit 12C - Surveyor Affidavit  
Signed Resolution No. 06-25.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.C.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley, that  
the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based thereon  
and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as Karman Line  
Addition No. 4 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
2 - Donelson, and Henjum  
Aye:  
No:  
12.J. ANEX-23-00 An ordinance annexing the area known as Karman Line Addition No. 4  
12 located along existing Bradley Road consisting of 11.60 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF,  
ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011,  
ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF,  
ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009,  
MAPN-23-0002  
Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it  
would be anticipated to be within Council District 4.  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director  
Attachments: 7.5.701 ANNEXATION OF LAND  
Ordinance - Annexation Karman Line Addition 4 - ANEX-23-0012  
Exhibit A - Karman Line Addition 4 - ANEX-23-0012  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-14.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.C.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley, that  
the Ordinance annexing into the City of Colorado Springs the area known as  
Karman Line Addition No. 4 consisting of 11.60 acres, based upon the findings  
that the annexation complies with the Conditions for Annexation Criteria as set  
forth in City Code Section 7.5.701.be approved on first reading. The motion  
passed by a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
2 - Donelson, and Henjum  
Aye:  
No:  
12.K. ANEX-23-00 A resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
13RF  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known  
as Karman Line Addition No. 5 Annexation.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF,  
ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011,  
ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF,  
ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009,  
MAPN-23-0002  
Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it  
would be anticipated to be within Council District 4.  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director  
Attachments: ResFindofFact_ Karman Line Addition No. 5 - ANEX-23-0013RF  
Exhibit A - Karman Line Addition 5 - Legal Description -  
ANEX-23-0013RF  
Exhibit 12A - Planner Affidavit  
Exhibit 12C - Surveyor Affidavit  
Signed Resolution No. 07-25.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.C.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley, that  
the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based thereon  
and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as Karman Line  
Addition No. 5 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
2 - Donelson, and Henjum  
Aye:  
No:  
12.L. ANEX-23-00 An ordinance annexing the area known as Karman Line Addition No. 5  
13  
located along existing Bradley Road consisting of 17.83 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF,  
ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011,  
ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF,  
ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009,  
MAPN-23-0002  
Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it  
would be anticipated to be within Council District 4.  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director  
Attachments: 7.5.701 ANNEXATION OF LAND  
Ordinance - Annexation Karman Line Addition 5 - ANEX-23-0013  
Exhibit A - Karman Line Addition 5 - ANEX-23-0013  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-15.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.C.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley, that  
the Ordinance annexing into the City of Colorado Springs the area known as  
Karman Line Addition No. 5 consisting of 17.83 acres, based upon the findings  
that the annexation complies with the Conditions for Annexation Criteria as set  
forth in City Code Section 7.5.701.be approved on first reading. The motion  
passed by a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
2 - Donelson, and Henjum  
Aye:  
No:  
12.M. ANEX-23-00 A resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
14RF  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known  
as Karman Line Addition No. 6 Annexation.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF,  
ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011,  
ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF,  
ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009,  
MAPN-23-0002  
Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it  
would be anticipated to be within Council District 4.  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director  
Attachments: ResFindofFact_ Karman Line Addition No. 6 - ANEX-23-0014RF  
Exhibit A - Karman Line Addition 6 - Legal Description -  
ANEX-23-0014RF  
Exhibit B - Karman Line - Annexation Agreement_Draft -  
ANEX-23-0014RF  
Exhibit 12A - Planner Affidavit  
Exhibit 12C - Surveyor Affidavit  
Signed Resolution No. 08-25.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.C.  
Motion by Councilmember Risley, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber, that  
the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based thereon  
and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as Karman Line  
Addition No. 6 and approving an Annexation Agreement be adopted. The motion  
passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Donelson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.N. ANEX-23-00 An ordinance annexing the area known as Karman Line Addition  
14  
No. 6 located northwest of the Bradley Road and Curtis Road  
intersection consisting of 1,760.74 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009,  
ANEX-23-0010RF, ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF,  
ANEX-23-0011, ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012,  
ANEX-23-0013RF, ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF,  
ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009, MAPN-23-0002  
Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved  
it would be anticipated to be within Council District 4..  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director  
Attachments: 7.5.701 ANNEXATION OF LAND  
Ordinance - Annexation Karman Line Addition 6 - ANEX-23-0014  
Exhibit A - Karman Line Addition 6 - ANEX-23-0014  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-16.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.C.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Talarico,  
that the Ordinance annexing into the City of Colorado Springs the area known as  
Karman Line Addition No. 6 consisting of 1,760.74 acres, based upon the findings  
that the annexation complies with the Conditions for Annexation Criteria as set  
forth in City Code Section 7.5.701.be approved on first reading. The motion  
passed by a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
2 - Donelson, and Henjum  
Aye:  
No:  
12.O. ZONE-23-00 An ordinance establishing a A/SS-O (Agriculture with Streamside  
09  
Overlay) zone district for 1,760.74 acres located northwest of the Bradley  
Road and Curtis Road intersection.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF,  
ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011,  
ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF,  
ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009,  
MAPN-23-0002  
Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it  
would be anticipated to be within Council District 4.  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director  
Attachments: 7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
Zoning Ordinance-Karman Line.docx  
Exhibit A and B - Zone Establishment  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-17.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.C.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley, that  
the Ordinance establishing 1,760.74 acres as A/SS-O (Agriculture with Streamside  
Overlay) zone district, based upon the findings that the zone establishment  
request complies with the criteria for granting a zone establishment as set forth  
in City Code Section 7.5.704 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
2 - Donelson, and Henjum  
Aye:  
No:  
12.P. MAPN-23-00 Establishment of the Karman Line Land Use Plan for proposed  
02  
Residential Very Low Density, Residential Low Density, Residential  
Medium Density, Residential High Density, Mixed-Use, Commercial,  
Light Industrial, Civic, Open Space, Parks, Public Safety, and  
Streets/Utility Rights-of-Way consisting of 1,912.62 acres located  
northwest of the Bradley Road and Curtis Road intersection.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF,  
ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011,  
ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF,  
ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009,  
MAPN-23-0002  
Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it  
would be anticipated to be within Council District 4.  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director  
Attachments: 7.5.514 LAND USE PLAN  
Fiscal Impact Analysis  
Karman Line Land Use Plan  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.C.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley, that  
the Karman Line Land Use Plan based upon the findings that the proposal  
complies with the review criteria for Land Use Plans as set forth in City Code  
Section 7.5.514. be approved. The motion passed by a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
2 - Donelson, and Henjum  
Aye:  
No:  
13. Added Item Agenda  
There were no items added to the Agenda.  
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 10:25 PM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk