Colorado Springs public meetings in 2022

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The Division 2 Liquor and Beer License Hearings will consider new license applications and modifications to existing premises. These include requests for tavern, beer and wine, and hotel and restaurant licenses at various local businesses.

• Modification of premises for Piglatin Cocina at 2825 Dublin Boulevard
• Modification of premises for Brakeman's Burgers, Sandwich Depot and Track 10 at 10 S Sierra Madre Street
• New tavern license for Voodoo Brewery Company at 808 W Garden of the Gods Road
• New hotel and restaurant liquor license for Sofia's Antojitos at 1035 N Academy Boulevard
• New beer and wine license for Hampton Inn Colorado Springs Northeast at 4380 Integrity Center Point

The hearing officer approved two modifications to existing liquor licenses and three new liquor license applications. All approved items were forwarded to the Colorado Department of Revenue for action.

• Approved modification of premises for Piglatin Cocina at 2825 Dublin Boulevard
• Approved modification of premises for Brakeman's Burgers, Sandwich Depot and Track 10 at 10 S Sierra Madre Street
• Approved new Tavern License for Voodoo Brewery Company at 808 W Garden of the Gods Road
• Approved new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Sofia's Antojitos at 1035 N Academy Boulevard
• Approved new Beer and Wine License for Hampton Inn Colorado Springs Northeast at 4380 Integrity Center Point

City Planning Commission

The Commission will consider several development plans, including the Hancock Commons Urban Renewal Area Plan for 25.01 acres. Also on the agenda are multi-family residential projects and a street name change. Additionally, the commission will hear appeals regarding a short term rental permit and an apartment development plan.

• Hancock Commons Urban Renewal Area Plan for 25.01 acres
• Davis at Briargate multi-family development with 246 units
• Rio Vista Townhomes multi-family residential development
• Short term rental permit appeal for 5135 Wild Rose Lane
• Street name change to Starpoint Way at Woodmen Ridge Apartments

The Commission denied appeals regarding a short-term rental permit and an apartment development plan amendment. It also recommended approval of the Hancock Commons Urban Renewal Area Plan to the City Council and approved five items on the consent calendar.

• Approved 2050 Southgate Road mini-warehouse conditional use plan
• Approved Davis at Briargate 246-unit multi-family development plan
• Approved Rio Vista Townhomes multi-family residential development plan
• Approved street name change from Intruder View to Starpoint Way
• Approved Lighthouse Early Care and Education use variance for daycare
• Recommended approval of Hancock Commons Urban Renewal Area Plan to City Council (7-0-2-0)
• Denied appeal of short-term rental permit for 5135 Wild Rose Lane (5-2-2-0)
• Denied appeal of development plan amendment for 1756 Silversmith Apartments (7-0-2-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the 2023 annual budget and a new salary structure for civilian and sworn municipal employees. The agenda also includes several land annexations, zoning changes, and a bond increase for Paloma Garden. Some appeals related to the Sunset Amphitheater project have been postponed until January 2023.

• Adoption of the 2023 annual budget and appropriation ordinance
• Adoption of the 2023 salary structure for civilian and sworn municipal employees
• Increasing the bond amount for Paloma Garden to $21,500,000
• Zoning changes and annexations for Park Vista Addition No. 5B and Extol Park Vista Addition No. 1
• Amending city code regarding inoculation requirements for dogs and cats

City Council passed the 2023 annual budget and salary structure for municipal employees. The council approved several annexations and zoning changes, while postponing appeals regarding the Sunset Amphitheater project.

• Approved 2023 Salary Structure for Civilian and Sworn Municipal Employees
• Approved Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the 2023 Budget
• Postponed Sunset Amphitheater project appeals to January 10, 2023 (9-0)
• Approved $21.5M bond increase for Paloma Garden on first reading
• Approved 2023 Budget for Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
• Approved zoning change and development plan for Concrete Coyote
• Approved PUD concept plan for Freestyle North at Banning Lewis Ranch
• Denied request for City to bear defense costs for employee Wesley Cosgrove (6-2-1)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss a proposed 2023 ballot question to extend the Trails, Open Space and Parks Sales and Use Tax Program. The session also includes introducing ordinances regarding vehicle nuisances, airport commission functions, and advisory committee dissolution.

• Proposed 2023 ballot question for the Trails, Open Space and Parks tax program extension
• Ordinance regarding civil abatement of vehicular public nuisances
• Ordinance amending Municipal Airport Advisory Commission functions
• Ordinance repealing the Development Review Enterprise Customer Advisory Committee
• Potential closed session for economic development agreement negotiations

City Council approved the amended minutes from the November 21, 2022, work session. The council also voted to enter a closed executive session to discuss legal advice and economic development agreements. Several ordinances were introduced for discussion, including a TOPS program ballot question and vehicular public nuisance rules.

• Approved November 21, 2022 Work Session minutes as amended (Consensus)
• Approved entering a closed executive session (Two-thirds majority)
• Postponed item 8.D regarding the Development Review Enterprise Customer Advisory Committee to January 23, 2023 (Consensus)
• Removed items 4B.W. and 4B.X from the December 13, 2022 Consent Calendar (Consensus)

City Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission will conduct an informal work session to review several development plans and appeals. The agenda includes a 25-acre urban renewal plan alongside various residential and warehouse projects.

• Hancock Commons Urban Renewal Area Plan for 25.01 acres of commercial and residential land
• Davis at Briargate multi-family development consisting of 246 units on 13.43 acres
• A 68,890 square foot mini-warehouse plan at 2050 Southgate Road
• Street name change from Intruder View to Starpoint Way
• Appeal of a short term rental permit for 5135 Wild Rose Lane

Historic Preservation Board

The board will consider a Report of Acceptability for a new garage and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 1512 North Nevada Avenue. The meeting also includes an update on the RetoolCOS Unified Development Code.

• Report of Acceptability for a new garage/ADU at 1512 North Nevada Avenue
• Update on the RetoolCOS - Unified Development Code

The Historic Preservation Board approved a Report of Acceptability for a 770 sq ft detached garage and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 1512 North Nevada Avenue. The project includes the demolition of an existing outbuilding. Approval was granted with a specific condition regarding the garage door design.

• Approved Report of Acceptability for 1512 N Nevada garage/ADU project with condition to use a single garage door instead of a double door (5-1)

City Council

The City Council will review the 2023 annual budget and various tax levies for upcoming years. The meeting also includes discussions on gas and electric cost adjustments and a zoning change near Federal Drive. Additionally, council members may consider overriding a mayoral veto regarding pet enforcement rules.

• Rezoning 1.642 acres north of Federal Drive and Summit View Parkway
• Adoption of the 2023 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance
• Gas and electric cost adjustments effective December 1, 2022
• 2023 Tax Levy at 3.854 mills
• Establishment of 2023 drainage basin and bridge fees

City Council overrode a mayoral veto to establish a five-month moratorium on enforcing public health codes regarding hoofed pets. The council also approved several annexations, zoning changes, and the 2023 budget for the Downtown Development Authority.

• Overrode Mayor's veto of Ordinance No. 22-86 creating a 5-month moratorium on hoofed pet code violations (7-1-1-0)
• Approved 2023 Budget for Colorado Springs Downtown Development Authority (7-0-2-0)
• Approved 2023 Operating Plan and Budget for Interquest North BID without additional bonds (6-2-1-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 22-87 rezoning 1.642 acres north of Federal Drive and Summit View Parkway to PUD Commercial (7-0-2-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 22-91 vacating 6,904 sq ft of Chelton Road right-of-way (8-0-1-0)
• Approved annexation and R-5 zoning for Park Vista Addition No. 5B at 1122 Orchid Street (8-0-1-0)
• Approved annexation and R-5/AO zoning for Extol Park Vista Addition No. 1 at 4417 and 4421 Siferd Boulevard (8-0-1-0)
• Adopted resolutions for 2023 Drainage Basin, Bridge, and Detention Pond fees (7-0-2-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council is reviewing the 2023 municipal budget and new salary structures for employees. The session also includes updates on the e-scooter pilot program and plans for upcoming municipal elections.

• Ordinance to increase Paloma Garden bond amount to $21,500,000
• Adoption of the 2023 salary structure for municipal employees
• Resolution approving the 2023 budget for Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
• Update on the Shared E-Scooter Pilot Program
• Plans for the April 4, 2023 General Municipal Election and May 16, 2023 mayoral runoff

City Council approved the 2023 annual budget and a new salary structure for municipal employees. The council also approved several resolutions regarding fire protection, affordable housing bonds, and drainage fees.

• Approved 2023 annual budget with general fund expenditures of $421,080,552
• Approved 2023 salary structure (3% increase for civilian, 4% for sworn employees)
• Approved 2023 budget for Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
• Approved fire protection IGA with Colorado Centre Metropolitan District
• Approved increasing Paloma Garden bond amount to $21,500,000
• Eliminated Sand Creek Drainage Basin fee for Banning Lewis Ranch portion
• Authorized disposal of Banning Lewis Ranch Drainage Tracts to owners
• Approved ordinance updating rabies vaccination requirements for pets

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The Division 2 Liquor and Beer License Hearings will consider several applications for new and modified liquor licenses. These include premises modifications for Slice420 and Piglatin Cocina, as well as new licenses for Circle K, Urban Air Adventure Park, and American Spirit Liquor.

• Modification of premises for Slice420 at 2501 W Colorado Avenue
• Modification of premises for Piglatin Cocina at 2825 Dublin Boulevard
• New fermented malt beverage license for Circle K at 1715 Monterey Road
• New lodging and entertainment liquor license for Urban Air Adventure Park at 7730 N Academy Boulevard
• New retail liquor store license for American Spirit Liquor at 3842 N Nevada Avenue

The hearing officer approved a premises modification for Slice420 and new licenses for Circle K, Urban Air Adventure Park, and American Spirit Liquor. One application for Piglatin Cocina was postponed to December 16, 2022.

• Approved premises modification for Slice420 at 2501 W Colorado Avenue
• Postponed premises modification for Piglatin Cocina at 2825 Dublin Boulevard
• Approved new Fermented Malt Beverage Off Premises License for Circle K #2703296 at 1715 Monterey Road
• Approved new Lodging and Entertainment Liquor License for Urban Air Adventure Park at 7730 N Academy Boulevard
• Approved new Retail Liquor Store License for American Spirit Liquor at 3842 N Nevada Avenue

City Council Work Session

The City Council will conduct a work session for the 2023 City Budget markup. Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, and Chris Fiandaca, Budget Manager, are scheduled to present.

• 2023 City Budget markup session

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several urban renewal area plans, including Hancock Commons and City Gate. The agenda also includes zoning changes for the Mohawk Commercial Center and the Verde Commons residential project. Additionally, multiple Amara Annexation ordinances are up for consideration.

• Hancock Commons Urban Renewal Area Plan for 25.01 acres
• Mohawk Commercial Center Master Plan amendment to add residential use
• Concrete Coyote zoning change at 1100 S. Royer Street
• Verde Commons development of 13 duplexes (26 units)
• Amara Annexation ordinances for various parcels

The Commission approved the PUD Development Plan and two nonuse variances for the Polaris Pointe South Filing No. 4 amphitheater. A conditional use plan for a large home daycare at 1935 Manning Way was also approved. Multiple annexation and urban renewal items were postponed.

• Approved PUD Development Plan for 8,000-seat outdoor amphitheater (6-3)
• Approved nonuse variance for shared parking and reduced on-site parking for amphitheater (5-4)
• Approved nonuse variance for on-street parking distance for amphitheater (5-4)
• Approved conditional use development plan for large home daycare at 1935 Manning Way (9-0)
• Recommended approval of City Gate Urban Renewal Area Plan to City Council (9-0)
• Approved conditional use development plan for Church of the Front Range (Consent)
• Approved conditional use development plan for antenna array at 4575 Galley Road (Consent)
• Postponed Hancock Commons Urban Renewal Area Plan to December 14, 2022 (9-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a $275,000 supplemental appropriation for the Blodgett Open Space master plan and management. The agenda also includes several land annexations along West Colorado Avenue and zoning changes for Interquest Marketplace. Additionally, the council will consider utility budget updates and various intergovernmental agreements.

• $275,000 appropriation for Blodgett Open Space management
• Annexation of West Colorado Avenue Addition No. 1, 2, and 3
• Zoning amendments for Interquest Marketplace commercial use
• Five-month moratorium on certain hoofed pet enforcement
• Land exchange involving 346.24 acres for the TOPS program

City Council approved new electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater rates for Colorado Springs Utilities. The council also approved amended service plans for three metropolitan districts in Banning Lewis Ranch and increased LART funding for Juneteenth and Fiestas Patrias. The 2023 operating plan for the Interquest North Business Improvement District was postponed.

• Approved electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater rate schedules (various votes)
• Approved amended service plans for North Meadow, Freestyle, and Meadoworks Metropolitan Districts (6-3-0-0 each)
• Increased LART funding for Juneteenth to $150,000 and Fiestas Patrias to $110,000 (6-3-0-0)
• Approved $275,000 supplemental appropriation for Blodgett Open Space (9-0-0-0)
• Approved annexations of West Colorado Avenue Additions No. 1, 2, and 3 (9-0-0-0)
• Approved revisions to Colorado Springs Health Foundation bylaws (7-1-0-1)
• Tabled Interquest North Business Improvement District 2023 budget to Nov 22, 2022 (8-0-1-0)
• Certified 2023 mill levies for Briargate GID (0.0), Briargate GID 2021 (4.409), and Marketplace at Austin Bluffs GID (50.00) (9-0-0-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council is reviewing draft decisions regarding electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater rates for Colorado Springs Utilities. The session also includes discussions on 2023 drainage basin fees and various special district tax levies.

• Proposed 2023 Drainage Basin, Bridge, Detention Pond Facility, and Land Fees (Resolution 22-673)
• Review of draft decisions for electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater rate schedules
• Amended service plan for Upper Cottonwood Creek Metropolitan District No. 5
• Amended service plan for Reagan Ranch Metropolitan District Nos. 1-4
• Certification of the 2022 tax levy at 3.854 mills for the City of Colorado Springs

The City Council approved the minutes from the October 24, 2022, work session by consensus. The remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations and reviews of proposed resolutions and ordinances for future votes.

• Approved October 24, 2022 Work Session Meeting Minutes (Consensus)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider two reports of acceptability regarding property modifications. These include a window replacement at 2012 North Tejon Street and a new garage or accessory dwelling unit at 1512 North Nevada Avenue. The meeting also includes a presentation on the RetoolCOS Unified Development Code.

• Window replacement at 2012 North Tejon Street
• New garage/ADU proposal at 1512 North Nevada Avenue
• Presentation on RetoolCOS - Unified Development Code

The Historic Preservation Board approved a Report of Acceptability for a window replacement at 2012 North Tejon Street. A request for a new garage/ADU at 1512 North Nevada Avenue was postponed to the December 5, 2022, meeting.

• Approved window replacement at 2012 North Tejon Street (5-0)
• Postponed Report of Acceptability for garage/ADU at 1512 North Nevada Avenue to Dec 5, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission is reviewing the establishment of the 3,172-acre Amara Master Plan and several land annexations. The session also includes discussions on development plans for Concrete Coyote, Mohawk Commercial Center, and a daycare on Manning Way.

• Establishment of the 3,172.796-acre Amara Master Plan
• Mohawk Commercial Center master plan amendment for 28.5 acres
• Concrete Coyote development plan for a 1,100 square foot structure
• Antenna array installation at 4575 Galley Road
• Verde Commons PUD development plan for 26 units

Downtown Review Board

The Downtown Review Board is reviewing a development plan for the City Auditorium Building at 221 E. Kiowa St. The proposal includes a roughly 7,000 square foot addition on the south side of the existing building.

• Proposed 7,000 square foot addition to City Auditorium Building at 221 E. Kiowa St.
• Approval of meeting minutes from April, June, September, and October 2022

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting regarding the RetoolCOS Unified Development Code. The agenda includes an ordinance to repeal and replace Chapter 7, which covers planning, development, and building.

• Ordinance CODE-22-000 to repeal and replace Chapter 7 (Planning, Development and Building) of the City Code

The Planning Commission voted to recommend that City Council adopt the Unified Development Code (UDC) to replace Chapter 7 of the City Code. The recommendation includes specific modifications regarding historic preservation, setbacks, and building heights.

• Recommended adoption of Unified Development Code to City Council (8-0-1-0)
• Approved addition of educational programs to Historic Preservation powers
• Approved replacing 'Manager' with 'Historic Preservation Board' in section 7.5.528.C.2c(2)
• Approved clarifying ASDO language to include stakeholder engagement plans
• Approved clarifying front yard setbacks to be the more restrictive
• Approved changing height for 7.3.304.2 to 'single story'

City Council

The City Council is considering several ordinances, including a supplemental appropriation of $1,026,546 to the Cemetery Enterprise Fund. The agenda also includes multiple rezoning requests and the approval of 2023 operating plans for various Business Improvement Districts.

• Supplemental appropriation of $1,026,546 to the Cemetery Enterprise Fund
• Rezoning 0.734 acres at North Parkside Drive and East Bijou Street
• Rezoning 5.814 acres near Centennial Boulevard and Mesa Valley Road
• Approval of 2023 operating plans for various Business Improvement Districts
• Ordinance amending the sale of unclaimed vehicles

City Council approved the 2023 operating budget for Colorado Springs Utilities and several Business Improvement Districts. The council also approved a five-month moratorium on certain hoofed pet code violations and confirmed the appointment of a new Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director.

• Approved 2023 Colorado Springs Utilities annual budget of approximately $1.56B (9-0-0-0)
• Approved 2023 Operating Plans and Budgets for 19 Business Improvement Districts (9-0-0-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Britt Haley as Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director (9-0-0-0)
• Approved first reading of 5-month moratorium on hoofed pet code violations for miniature goats (9-0-0-0)
• Approved $1,026,546 supplemental appropriation for Cemetery Enterprise Fund (7-2-0-0)
• Approved $275,000 supplemental appropriation for Blodgett Open Space (9-0-0-0)
• Postponed 2023 Operating Plan and Budget for Interquest North BID until Nov 8, 2022 (8-0-1-0)
• Approved annexation of West Colorado Avenue Additions No. 1, 2, and 3 (9-0-0-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a townhall to discuss the Amara Addition Nos. 1 - 11 annexation. The proposal involves 3,172.796 acres near Squirrel Creek Road and Link Road.

• Townhall regarding Amara Addition Nos. 1 - 11 annexation
• Proposed annexation of 3,172.796 acres near Squirrel Creek Road and Link Road

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review a $275,000 supplemental appropriation for the Blodgett Open Space master plan. The session also includes an overview of the Amara Annexation's economic impact and updates on the University of Colorado medical campus. Additionally, council members will discuss water service extensions and transit program reports.

• $275,000 supplemental appropriation for Blodgett Open Space master plan
• Overview of the Amara Annexation and its economic impact report
• Six-month moratorium on enforcing rules for keeping more than two hoofed pets per household
• Land exchange and 346.24-acre donation to the TOPS program
• Ordinance regarding extensions of water service

City Council agreed to postpone a proposed ordinance that would limit water-service extensions for new developments, after several members said more data and stakeholder input were needed. The council also heard presentations on the Amara annexation's fiscal impact, the City Auditorium redevelopment, and the 'Zero Fare for Better Air' transit program. No final votes were taken; all items were discussed for future action.

• Postponed water-extension ordinance (Section 305) for further review and stakeholder process (consensus)
• Approved October 10, 2022 work session minutes as revised (consensus)
• Agreed to agenda changes for October 25, 2022 meeting (consensus)
• Discussed Amara annexation fiscal impact analysis; no action taken
• Discussed City Auditorium redevelopment with Community Cultural Collective; no action taken
• Heard 'Zero Fare for Better Air' program report; no action taken
• Discussed LART fund expenditures for 2023 budget; no action taken
• Discussed amended service plans for Banning Lewis Ranch metro districts; no action taken

City Council Work Session

The City Council is hosting a town hall for public comment regarding the Mayor’s proposed 2023 City Budget. The session includes presentations from the City Financial Officer and the Budget Manager.

• Public comment on the Mayor's proposed 2023 City Budget

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The Liquor and Beer License Hearings division will consider multiple applications for new alcohol licenses. The agenda includes requests for tavern, restaurant, and off-premises malt beverage permits.

• Modification of premises at 3104 N Nevada Ave, Suite 100
• New liquor license for Michelle Has Munchies at 122 N Tejon Street
• New tavern license for Wagon Wheel at 2308 E Platte Avenue
• New off-premises malt beverage license for Cost Plus World Market at 2985 New Center Point
• New lodging and entertainment liquor license for Urban Air Adventure Park at 7730 N Academy Boulevard

The City of Colorado Springs Liquor and Beer License Hearings approved nine new or modified liquor licenses, including for The Public House Alexander, Munchies, Wagon Wheel, Cost Plus World Market, Murphy Express, Springs Pickleball, Bad and Boozy Yoga Studio, Hyatt House Colorado Springs, and Salad or Bust. One application, for Urban Air Adventure Park, was postponed to November 18, 2022. All approved applications were forwarded to the Colorado Department of Revenue Liquor Enforcement Division for final action.

• Approved modification of premises for The Public House Alexander tavern license at 3104 N Nevada Ave, Suite 100
• Approved new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Munchies Diner at 122 N Tejon Street
• Approved new Tavern License for NUN-BAR d/b/a Wagon Wheel at 2308 E Platte Avenue
• Approved new Fermented Malt Beverage Off-Premises License for Cost Plus World Market at 2985 New Center Point
• Approved new Fermented Malt Beverage Off-Premises License for Murphy Express #8984 at 4085 Beverly Street
• Approved new Lodging and Entertainment Liquor License for Springs Pickleball at 780 Vondelpark Drive
• Approved new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Aspen American Grill at 2540 Tenderfoot Hill Street
• Approved new Beer and Wine License for Bad and Boozy Yoga Studio at 6612 Delmonico Drive

City Council Work Session

The City Council is conducting a work session to review the 2023 city budget. Presenters include Chief Financial Officer Charae McDaniel and Budget Manager Chris Fiandaca.

• 2023 City Budget Work Session

City Planning Commission

The commission will consider a development plan for a Burgerworks fast-food restaurant at East Fillmore Street and North El Paso Street. It will also review zone changes and concept plan amendments for the Interquest Marketplace near Federal Drive. Several Amara annexation items have been postponed.

• Zone change for Burgerworks on East Fillmore (1.273 acres)
• Development plan for a Burgerworks fast-food restaurant
• Zone change for Interquest Marketplace near Federal Drive and Summit View Parkway
• PUD concept plan amendment for Interquest Marketplace
• Ordinance update to amend City Code Chapter 7 (RetoolCOS)

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to postpone all 11 Amara Addition annexations (totaling about 3,172 acres near Squirrel Creek and Link Roads) to the November 9, 2022 hearing. The commission also recommended approval of a zone change and PUD concept plan amendment for Interquest Marketplace (8-0-1), and continued discussion on the RetoolCOS Unified Development Code without a final vote. The meeting included approval of prior minutes and consent calendar items.

• Postponed Amara Addition Nos. 1-11 annexations to Nov 9, 2022 (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Interquest Marketplace zone change from A/CR to PUD (8-0-1)
• Recommended approval of Interquest Marketplace major PUD concept plan amendment (8-0-1)
• Approved minutes from May 19, 2022 meeting (6-0-3)
• Approved minutes from Sept 14, 2022 meeting (9-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including Burgerworks zone change and development plan (9-0)
• Postponed RetoolCOS Unified Development Code ordinance to a special hearing (9-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several budget amendments and land use changes. This includes supplemental funding for the Cemetery Enterprise Fund and the USOPM Hall of Fame Festival, as well as multiple rezoning requests for residential and park developments.

• $1,026,546 supplemental appropriation to the Cemetery Enterprise Fund
• $300,000 appropriation for the USOPM Hall of Fame Festival
• Rezoning 7.98 acres at Hidden Pool Heights and Democracy Point to a public park
• Development plan for 32 apartments at 125 North Parkside Drive
• Planned unit development for 47 townhomes near Centennial Boulevard

City Council voted 6-3 to adopt a resolution opposing the November 8, 2022 ballot question on legalizing retail/recreational marijuana establishments. The council also approved a master plan amendment and conditional use permit for a 158-unit multifamily development at 7044 Tutt Boulevard (8-0-1), and finally passed a zoning change for an 11.9-acre residential PUD (8-1).

• Adopted resolution opposing recreational marijuana ballot measure (6-3)
• Approved major master plan amendment for Stone Mesa Flats at 7044 Tutt Boulevard (8-0-1)
• Approved conditional use development plan for 158-unit multifamily at 7044 Tutt Boulevard (8-0-1)
• Granted administrative relief for building height increase to 51'9" at 7044 Tutt Boulevard (8-0-1)
• Finally passed zoning change for 11.925 acres to PUD residential at Spectrum Loop (8-1)
• Approved consent calendar including multiple ordinances and resolutions (9-0)
• Adopted resolutions for Fire Prevention Month, Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Cybersecurity Awareness Month (9-0 each)
• Authorized water rights purchases and intergovernmental agreement with Bent County (9-0 each)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review the Amara Annexation, including its fiscal and economic impact reports. Staff will also present a plan to convert Kentucky Bluegrass to native grass in city parks and medians. Additionally, the council will hear annual updates from UCHealth and Children’s Hospital Colorado.

• Review of the Amara Annexation and related economic impact reports
• Proposal to convert Kentucky Bluegrass to native grass in city parks and medians
• Introduction of 2023 operating plans and budgets for various Business Improvement Districts
• Annual report presentation from UCHealth Southern Colorado Region
• Amendment to the City Council Rules and Procedures

The City Council held a work session to discuss the proposed Amara annexation, including its fiscal impact, traffic study, and water supply requirements. They also reviewed proposed 2023 operating plans and budgets for 18 Business Improvement Districts and the Downtown Development Authority. No final votes were taken; the session was informational and preparatory for future regular meetings.

• Consensus approved the September 26, 2022 Work Session meeting minutes.
• Consensus agreed to remove items 4B.N, 4B.O, and 4B.P from the October 11, 2022 Consent Calendar.
• Council reviewed the Amara annexation proposal, including traffic, water, and fiscal impact analyses.
• Council reviewed proposed 2023 budgets for 18 Business Improvement Districts and the Downtown Development Authority.
• Council reviewed a resolution to adopt updated City Council Rules and Procedures effective October 25, 2022.
• Council heard presentations from UCHealth and Children's Hospital Colorado on their annual reports.
• Council discussed converting Kentucky bluegrass to native grass in city parks and medians.
• Council received updates on the opioid council's two-year plan and the 2023 budget process.

City Planning Commission Work Session

The commission held an informal work session where no public comments were taken. The agenda included the postponement of several Amara Annexation additions and the establishment of the Amara Master Plan. The meeting also addressed development plans for Burgerworks and Interquest Marketplace.

• Postponement of multiple Amara Annexation additions near Squirrel Creek Road and Link Road
• Zone change and development plan for Burgerworks at East Fillmore Street and North El Paso Street
• Zone change and concept plan amendment for Interquest Marketplace north of Federal Drive
• Ordinance update for the RetoolCOS Unified Development Code

Downtown Review Board

The Downtown Review Board will review minutes from April, June, and August 2022 meetings. The board also plans to postpone a development plan for an addition at 221 E. Kiowa St. until November 1, 2022.

• Postponement of a development plan for a ~7,000 square foot addition at 221 E. Kiowa St.
• Approval of minutes from April 7, June 2, and August 2, 2022 meetings

The Downtown Review Board met online on October 4, 2022, with six members present and two excused. The board postponed approval of minutes from April, June, and August 2022 meetings, and also postponed a development plan for a 7,000-square-foot addition to the City Auditorium Building at 221 E. Kiowa St. to the November 1, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Postponed approval of April 7, 2022 minutes to Nov. 1 (6-0-2)
• Postponed approval of June 2, 2022 minutes to Nov. 1 (6-0-2)
• Approved August 2, 2022 minutes (4-0-2-2)
• Postponed City Auditorium addition development plan to Nov. 1 (6-0-2)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will review reports of acceptability for various residential projects. These include a greenhouse addition, a new detached garage, and a new door installation.

• Greenhouse addition at 1320 Wood Avenue
• New detached garage at 1623 North Tejon Street
• New rear door at 1624 N Cascade Avenue

The Historic Preservation Board approved three Reports of Acceptability on the consent calendar: a greenhouse addition at 1320 Wood Avenue, a new detached garage at 1623 North Tejon Street, and a new rear door at 1624 N Cascade Avenue. The consent agenda passed 5-0 with three members absent. The board also discussed the ReTool program and decided to revisit it at the November meeting with a 15-minute time slot.

• Approved greenhouse addition at 1320 Wood Avenue (consent calendar, 5-0)
• Approved new detached garage at 1623 North Tejon Street (consent calendar, 5-0)
• Approved new rear door at 1624 N Cascade Avenue (consent calendar, 5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 1, 2022 meeting (4-0, 3 absent)
• Decided to revisit ReTool program at November meeting with 15-minute time slot

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding budget amendments and zoning changes. This includes a supplemental appropriation for the Pioneers Museum and decisions on various land annexations. The council will also consider updates to real property acquisition rules.

• $2,500,000 supplemental appropriation for Pioneers Museum HVAC replacement
• Zoning change for 184.29 acres at Enclaves at Mountain Vista Ranch East
• Rezoning 7.98 acres at Hidden Pool Heights to a public park
• Creation of new retail delivery fees in the city tax code
• Declining participation in the Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program

City Council voted 8-1 to reverse the Planning Commission's denial of the Spectrum Loop Multi-Family project, rezoning 11.925 acres from Agricultural to Planned Unit Development for a 344-unit apartment complex. Council also approved a $140,000 settlement for an excessive-force lawsuit (8-2), authorized eminent domain for water-project easements, and passed utility cost adjustments. All consent-calendar items were approved 9-0.

• Approved Spectrum Loop Multi-Family rezoning and concept plan (8-1), reversing Planning Commission denial
• Approved $140,000 settlement in Hadam v. City of Colorado Springs excessive-force lawsuit (8-2)
• Authorized eminent domain to acquire two permanent easements for Homestake Water Project (9-0)
• Set Gas Cost Adjustment and Electric Cost Adjustment effective October 1, 2022 (9-0 each)
• Approved $300,000 supplemental LART appropriation for US Olympic & Paralympic Museum Hall of Fame Festival (9-0)
• Designated USOPM Biennial Hall of Fame Festival as a city-sponsored event (9-0)
• Approved disposal of ~100 acres of surplus airport property to Project Edge (9-0)
• Approved $2.5M supplemental appropriation for Pioneers Museum HVAC replacement (consent, 9-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review recommendations from the Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Commission regarding CSPD use of force. The session also includes discussions on utility cost adjustments and cemetery fund appropriations.

• Presentation of CSPD Use of Force Study recommendations
• $1,026,546 supplemental appropriation for Cemetery Enterprise Fund
• Gas and electric cost adjustment resolutions effective October 1, 2022
• $300,000 appropriation for the USOPM Hall of Fame Festival
• Ordinance regarding the sale of unclaimed vehicles

The City Council held a work session reviewing several proposed ordinances and resolutions, including a presentation from the Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Commission on a CSPD use-of-force study, an amendment to allow online sale of unclaimed vehicles, and adjustments to gas and electric cost adjustments effective October 1, 2022. No final votes were taken; items are scheduled for formal action at a future meeting.

• Approved minutes of September 12, 2022 Work Session by consensus
• Consensus to move closed executive session to approximately 11:00 AM
• Consensus to authorize City representation of officers in Meadows v. Sunderlin lawsuit
• Consensus to proceed with electronic closed executive session on airport property and litigation settlement
• Discussed but no vote: ordinance to amend unclaimed vehicle sale process (online auction)
• Discussed but no vote: supplemental appropriation of $1,026,546 to Cemetery Enterprise Fund
• Discussed but no vote: resolution setting Gas Cost Adjustment increase effective October 1, 2022
• Discussed but no vote: resolution setting Electric Cost Adjustment decrease effective October 1, 2022

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to provide updated information on the proposed Unified Development Code (UDC), also known as RetoolCOS. The session includes an informational update on Chapter 7 amendments and provides time for public comments.

• Informational update on City Code Chapter 7 rewrite (File ID CODE-22-0001)
• Proposed ordinance update to amend Zoning and Subdivision Regulations
• Review of comments regarding lot size, setbacks, and parking

The Planning Commission held a special hearing to take public comments on the draft Unified Development Code (UDC), also known as RetoolCOS. No formal vote was taken; the commission will compile comments and staff will incorporate them into an amended draft for future meetings. The hearing focused on concerns about zoning changes, appeals process, parking, and affordable housing.

• No formal vote taken on UDC draft; comments to be compiled for amended draft
• Staff to incorporate public comments into final draft for October meeting
• Commissioner Rickett to help compile public comments from hearing
• Appeals process discussed; no change made to 1,000-foot notification radius
• Staff to work with CONO to develop HOA mailing database for notifications

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The Liquor and Beer License Hearings division is reviewing applications for new liquor licenses and brewery premise modifications. The agenda also includes postponed items regarding Kum & Go locations.

• Modification of premises for Trinity Brewing Company at 4630 Forge Road
• Modification of premises for Pikes Peak Brewing Co., COATI at 514 S Tejon Street
• New retail liquor license application for Aria's Liquor at 5490 Power Center Point
• New hotel and restaurant liquor licenses for Gurkhas Kitchen and Dos Dos
• Postponed suspension/revocation hearing for Kum & Go #674

The hearing officer approved and forwarded five liquor license applications to the state for final action: Trinity Brewing (modification), Gurkhas Kitchen (new), Dos Dos (new), Kum & Go #2230 (new, postponed from Aug. 19), and Trolley Holding (modification). A suspension/revocation hearing for Kum & Go #674 resulted in a 5-day suspension held in abeyance for one year, plus a requirement to provide proof of Responsible Vendor Training within 60 days.

• Approved modification of brew pub license for Trinity Brewing Company at 4630 Forge Road, forwarded to state LED.
• Approved modification of brew pub license for Pikes Peak Brewing Co. (Trolley Holding) at 514 S Tejon Street, forwarded to state LED.
• Approved new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Gurkhas Kitchen at 5644 N Academy Boulevard, forwarded to state LED.
• Approved new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Dos Dos at 131 S Tejon Street, forwarded to state LED.
• Approved new fermented malt beverage license for Kum & Go #2230 at 7446 N Marksheffel Road, forwarded to state LED (postponed from Aug. 19).
• Suspended Kum & Go #674 license at 1021 S Nevada Avenue for 5 days, all days held in abeyance for one year; licensee must provide proof of Responsible Vendor Training by Nov. 15, 2022.

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several requests to postpone various Amara Annexation additions and a related Master Plan involving over 3,000 acres. The agenda also includes reviews for new multi-family housing developments and automotive service plans.

• Postponement of Amara Annexation additions (Nos. 1-11) and the Amara Master Plan
• Conditional use plan for automotive sales and service at 930 N Newport
• Density reduction and rezoning for Centennial North near Mesa Valley Road
• Development plan for 341 multi-family units at Fountain and Union Boulevard
• Conversion of a commercial building to residential at 125 North Parkside Drive

The Planning Commission voted 8-1 to deny an appeal of the administrative denial of a short-term rental permit for 4643 Poleplant Drive, upholding the city code that prohibits non-owner occupied STRs in single-family zoned districts. The commission also postponed 11 Amara annexation items to October 12, 2022, at the applicant's request. A consent calendar was approved, including approvals for several development plans, zone changes, and annexations.

• Denied appeal of STR permit denial for 4643 Poleplant Drive (8-1)
• Postponed Amara Additions Nos. 1-11 annexations to October 12, 2022 (9-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Carrier West conditional use, Centennial North plan amendment, Cheyenne View Apartments, Parkside 32, Pikes Peak United Way variance, Retreat at Mountainside, Stone Mesa Flats, Winters Doggie Daycare, and Woodmen & Powers zone change (9-0)
• Approved use variance for Peak Innovations Data Center in Airport Planned Development zone (9-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for Park Vista Addition No. 5B annexation, zone change, and preliminary/final plat (9-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for Extol Park Vista Addition No. 1 annexation, zone change, and preliminary/final plat (9-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for West Colorado Avenue Additions Nos. 1-3 annexations and zone changes (9-0)
• Elected Scott Hente as Chair and James McMurray as Vice Chair (9-0)

City Council

The Council will review several zoning amendments and annexation requests, including projects at West Fillmore Street and Banning Lewis Ranch. A request has been made to establish a public hearing regarding water, wastewater, and electric rates. The agenda also includes a $2,500,000 appropriation for the Pioneers Museum HVAC system.

• $2,500,000 supplemental appropriation for Pioneers Museum HVAC replacement
• Request for public hearing on Colorado Springs Utilities water, wastewater, and electric rates
• Zoning amendment for 45.66 acres southeast of Grand Vista Circle at West Fillmore Street
• Annexation of the Woodmen East Commercial Center Addition No. 1
• Ordinance to decline participation in the Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program

The council approved the annexation, zoning, and development plan for the 5.895-acre Dublin North Addition No. 5, allowing a 45-unit paired-house residential project. It also upheld appeals to allow a multi-family project at 2525 Concord Street with a reduced front yard setback. Several other ordinances and resolutions were passed on the consent calendar, including a $2.5 million HVAC replacement for the Pioneers Museum.

• Approved Dublin North Addition No. 5 annexation (9-0)
• Approved PUD/AO zoning for Dublin North (9-0)
• Approved Pikes Vista PUD Development Plan for 45 units (9-0)
• Upheld appeal for 2525 Concord Street conditional use with 20-foot setback (8-0-1 recused)
• Upheld appeal for nonuse variance reducing setback to 10 feet at 2525 Concord (8-0-1 recused)
• Approved $2.5M supplemental appropriation for Pioneers Museum HVAC (consent)
• Approved first reading of ordinance declining FAMLI program participation (consent)
• Postponed Spectrum Loop and Victory Park zoning items to Sept 27 (9-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review the 2021 Annual Coroner’s Report and hear presentations from grief support and suicide prevention organizations. The session also includes an introduction of an ordinance regarding retail delivery fees and a software evaluation for Public Works.

• Introduction of an ordinance creating retail delivery fees
• Presentation of the 2021 Annual Coroner’s Report
• Evaluation of FLEET software by the Public Works Director
• Presentations from Voices of Grief and Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention

The City Council approved the August 22, 2022 work session minutes as amended, with a consensus vote. The meeting also included presentations on the 2021 Coroner's Report, Voices of Grief Support and Education Center, and Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention. An ordinance creating a sales tax exemption for the state's retail delivery fee was introduced for future consideration.

• Approved August 22, 2022 work session minutes as amended (consensus)
• Removed item 4B.H. from September 13 consent calendar for corrections (consensus)
• Introduced ordinance creating sales tax exemption for $0.27 retail delivery fee (no vote taken)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will review the minutes from the August 1, 2022 meeting. The board will also consider a Report of Acceptability for new windows and doors on a multi-family dwelling located at 1339 N Nevada Avenue.

• Report of Acceptability for new windows and doors at 1339 N Nevada Avenue
• Approval of August 1, 2022, meeting minutes

The board approved a Report of Acceptability for new windows and doors on the rear addition of a multi-family dwelling at 1339 N Nevada Avenue. The minutes for the August 1, 2022 meeting were postponed to the October 3, 2022 meeting due to lack of a majority. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Report of Acceptability for windows and doors at 1339 N Nevada Ave (4-0-3)
• Postponed approval of August 1, 2022 meeting minutes to October 3, 2022 (4-0-3)

City Planning Commission Work Session

This informal work session includes the postponement of various Amara Annexation pieces and a master plan. The commission will also consider development plans for multi-family housing, an automotive center, and a data center. No public comments are permitted during these sessions.

• Postponement of multiple Amara Annexations near Squirrel Creek and Link Road
• Conditional use plan for automotive sales at 930 N Newport
• Development plan for 47 townhomes in the Centennial North area
• Plan for 341 multi-family units at Cheyenne View Apartments
• Use variance for a data center on approximately 100 acres

Downtown Review Board

The Downtown Review Board will consider development plans for a bar at 106 Pueblo Ave and a childcare center near S. Sierra Madre St. The board will also elect its Chair and Vice Chair.

• Conditional use plan to convert a building into a bar at 106 Pueblo Ave with a parking warrant request
• Development plan for a 21,800 square foot childcare center at Antlers Place and S. Sierra Madre St
• Election of the Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of meeting minutes from April, June, and August 2022

The Downtown Review Board approved a conditional use development plan for Suki's Cantina, a bar at 106 Pueblo Ave, with a parking warrant allowing zero parking stalls where 16 are required. The board also approved a Form-Based Zone development plan for the Early Connections Center, a 21,800-square-foot childcare center at 108 Antlers Place, with warrants for building envelopes, frontage design, and public space design. Both approvals were unanimous (6-0) with two members absent.

• Approved Suki's Cantina conditional use development plan with parking warrant for zero parking stalls (6-0)
• Approved Early Connections Center Form-Based Zone development plan with warrants for building envelopes, frontage design, and public space design (6-0)
• Elected David Lord as Chair of the Downtown Review Board (6-0)
• Elected Jim Raughton as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Postponed approval of April 7, 2022, meeting minutes to October 4, 2022 (6-0)
• Postponed approval of June 2, 2022, meeting minutes to October 4, 2022 (6-0)
• Postponed approval of August 2, 2022, meeting minutes to October 4, 2022 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to issue up to $19,000,000 in bonds for the Paloma Garden senior housing project. The agenda also includes a $2,700,000 appropriation for the Keep It Clean COS program and several land-use changes. Additionally, the council will consider the annexation of 30.74 acres for the Woodmen East Commercial Center.

• Ordinance No. 22-51: Issuance of up to $19,000,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Paloma Garden project
• Ordinance No. 22-52: A $2,700,000 supplemental appropriation for the Keep It Clean COS program
• Zoning change for 13.45 acres near Tutt Boulevard and Sorpresa Lane from Agricultural to Multi-Family Residential
• Annexation of 30.74 acres for Woodmen East Commercial Center Addition No. 1
• PUD development plan amendment for 45.66 acres at West Fillmore Street

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution endorsing the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) ballot measure for the November 2022 election, which would extend a 55% portion of the one-cent sales tax for transportation capital improvements for 10 years (2025-2034). The council also passed a consent calendar that included final approval of ordinances for a $19 million multifamily housing bond (Paloma Garden), a $2.7 million supplemental appropriation for the Keep It Clean COS program, and zoning changes for several properties. Additionally, the council adopted resolutions honoring Deputy Andrew Peery, Judith Miller, and recognizing September as National Preparedness Month, among other items.

• Adopted resolution endorsing PPRTA sales tax extension for transportation (9-0)
• Finally passed Ordinance 22-51 authorizing $19M multifamily housing revenue bonds for Paloma Garden (9-0)
• Finally passed Ordinance 22-52 appropriating $2.7M for Keep It Clean COS program (9-0)
• Finally passed Ordinance 22-53 rezoning 13.361 acres near Tutt Blvd and Sorpresa Lane to R-5/AO (9-0)
• Finally passed Ordinance 22-54 rezoning 0.38-acre at 518-520 W Brookside St to R-2 (9-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 22-55 and related PUD amendments for Preserve at Mesa Creek (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 114-22 and approved first reading of Ordinance 22-56 for Woodmen East Commercial Center annexation (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 115-22 for intergovernmental agreement with El Paso County for November 2022 election (9-0)

City Council Work Session

The council will discuss updates to the Colorado Springs Airport Master Plan and amendments to city zoning regulations. The session also includes introductions of ordinances regarding museum funding and election administration.

• $2,500,000 supplemental appropriation for Pioneers Museum HVAC replacement
• Ordinance declining participation in the Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program
• Resolution for an agreement with El Paso County Clerk regarding the November 8, 2022 election
• Update on amendments to City Code Chapter 7 (Zoning and Subdivision Regulations)
• Resolution to dissolve the City Investment Advisory Committee

The City Council discussed a supplemental appropriation of $2.5 million to replace the HVAC system at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, with the total project cost estimated at $6 million. Council also reviewed an ordinance to opt out of the state's Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, citing existing benefits and cost savings. No final votes were taken; items were presented for discussion and future action.

• Approved minutes of August 8, 2022 Work Session by consensus
• Discussed $2.5M supplemental appropriation for Pioneers Museum HVAC replacement (no vote taken)
• Discussed ordinance to decline participation in Colorado FAMLI program (no vote taken)
• Discussed intergovernmental agreement for November 8, 2022 coordinated election (no vote taken)
• Discussed resolution dissolving City Investment Advisory Committee (no vote taken)
• Received update on RetoolCOS zoning code amendment (no vote taken)
• Held closed executive session on park land exchange negotiations (approved by two-thirds vote)

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The Division 2 Liquor and Beer License Hearings will consider new tavern, hotel, and off-premises malt beverage licenses. The agenda also includes a location change for Blades and Brews and a suspension or revocation hearing for a Kum & Go location.

• Location change for Blades and Brews to 1119 W Colorado Avenue
• New tavern license application for Bloom Ultra Lounge at 112 N Tejon Street, #10
• New hotel and restaurant liquor license for Don Turi's at 4423 Centennial Boulevard
• New off-premises malt beverage license for Kum & Go #2230 at 7446 N Marksheffel Road
• Suspension or revocation hearing for Kum & Go #674 at 1021 S Nevada Avenue

The hearing officer approved three liquor license applications and postponed two items. Approved were a change of location for Blades and Brews, a new tavern license for Bloom Ultra Lounge, and a new hotel/restaurant license for Don Turi's. A new license for Kum & Go #2230 and a suspension/revocation hearing for Kum & Go #674 were postponed to September 16, 2022.

• Approved change of location for Blades and Brews beer/wine license to 1119 W Colorado Avenue
• Approved new Tavern License for Bloom Ultra Lounge at 112 N Tejon Street, #10
• Approved new Hotel and Restaurant License for Don Turi's at 4423 Centennial Boulevard
• Postponed new license hearing for Kum & Go #2230 at 7446 N Marksheffel Road to September 16, 2022
• Postponed suspension/revocation hearing for Kum & Go #674 at 1021 S Nevada Avenue to September 16, 2022

City Planning Commission Work Session

The City Council and Planning Commission will hold an informal work session to discuss utility services for city growth and new evacuation procedures. The agenda also includes reviews of public safety considerations and potential changes to commission procedures.

• Planning for utility services for future city growth
• Implementation of a new evacuation ordinance and software
• Potential amendment to allow Alternate Planning Commissioners to fill-in for absent members
• Discussion regarding City Council elections and turnover
• Review of Planning Commission meeting location

City Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop regarding the RetoolCoS initiative. This session includes an update on proposed amendments to City Code Chapter 7, which covers zoning and subdivision regulations. No public comments are taken during this informal meeting.

• Update on amendments to City Code Chapter 7 (Zoning and Subdivision Regulations)

City Planning Commission

The meeting includes requests to postpone several Amara Annexation items. The Commission will also consider a zone change for Victory Ridge Park and a daycare expansion on Poughkeepsie Drive. Additionally, the agenda features major plan amendments for the Freestyle North project.

• Zone change for 7.98 acres at Victory Ridge Park to Public Park status
• Conditional use application for Cradle Home Daycare at 2911 Poughkeepsie Drive
• Zone change and concept plan for Hancock Commons on 20.26 acres
• Master Plan Amendment and zone change for Freestyle North (557.357 acres)
• Postponement of multiple Amara Addition Annexations

The Commission denied a zone change and PUD concept plan for a proposed 400-unit multi-family project at the southeast corner of Voyager Parkway and Spectrum Loop, with votes of 3-4 on both items. The Commission also approved the Hancock Commons zone change and concept plan, recommended approval of the Dublin North Addition No. 5 annexation and related zoning/development plan, and upheld a short-term rental appeal. The July 13, 2022 meeting minutes were postponed to September 14, 2022.

• Denied Spectrum Loop multi-family zone change from A to PUD (3-4)
• Denied Spectrum Loop PUD concept plan (3-4)
• Approved Hancock Commons zone change to PUD/AO (6-0)
• Approved Hancock Commons concept plan with drainage condition (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Dublin North Addition No. 5 annexation (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Dublin North PUD/AO zone (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Pikes Vista PUD development plan (7-0)
• Upheld short-term rental appeal for 2525 & 2527 N Cascade Ave (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering resolutions to place two ballot questions on the November 8, 2022, election. These items involve regulating retail/recreational marijuana establishments and increasing annual sales tax by $5,600,000 through a new 5% tax on marijuana sales.

• Ballot question regarding the regulation of and repeal of prohibition against retail/recreational marijuana establishments
• Ballot question for a 5% sales tax increase on retail/recreational marijuana sales
• Proposed annual revenue increase of $5,600,000 from the new tax

The City Council voted to place two citizen-initiated questions on the November 8, 2022 coordinated election ballot: one to repeal the prohibition on retail/recreational marijuana establishments and another to impose an additional 5% sales tax on such sales, generating an estimated $5.6 million annually. The referral resolution for the marijuana regulation question passed 6-2, with Councilmembers Helms and O'Malley voting no; the tax question passed 8-0. Councilmember Williams noted the cost to the city for participating in the election is approximately $315,604.52.

• Referred citizen-initiated ordinance to repeal retail/recreational marijuana prohibition to November 2022 ballot (6-2)
• Referred question to impose 5% sales tax on retail/recreational marijuana (estimated $5.6M/year) to November 2022 ballot (8-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing ordinances for the issuance and refunding of utility system revenue bonds. The agenda also includes several zoning changes, annexation petitions, and a postponement of development plans near West Fillmore Street.

• Issuance of Utilities System Revenue Bonds up to $150 million (Series 2022A) and $185 million (Series 2022B)
• Rezoning 46.754 acres at West Fillmore Street and Centennial Boulevard for residential use
• Rezoning 5.9 acres at Silver Rose Lane and Silversmith Road for commercial, office, and residential use
• Postponement of PUD amendments for 45.66 acres near Grand Vista Circle
• Annexation petitions for Villages at Waterview North and Crossroads Chapel

City Council voted 6-3 to overturn the Planning Commission's denial of a development plan and final plat for a Kum & Go gas station and convenience store at the southeast corner of South 8th Street and West Brookside Street. The council also approved a new special district policy (7-2), an economic development agreement with CS Dual Hotel, LLC (8-1), and a consent calendar containing multiple zoning changes, bond ordinances, and annexation referrals. Three items related to the Preserve at Mesa Creek development were postponed to August 23.

• Upheld appeal and approved Kum & Go gas station development plan at S. 8th & W. Brookside (6-3)
• Upheld appeal and approved final plat combining 5 parcels for Kum & Go (6-3)
• Adopted new special district policy rescinding four prior resolutions (7-2)
• Approved economic development agreement with CS Dual Hotel, LLC (8-1)
• Approved consent calendar including 14 items (9-0)
• Postponed Preserve at Mesa Creek zone change, PUD development plan, and concept plan to Aug. 23 (9-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Aug. 12 as Julie Penrose Day (9-0)
• Approved City Council appointments to boards and commissions (9-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss a transportation program extension and amendments to real property acquisition regulations. The session also includes reviews of the 2021 Coroner's Report and evacuation management updates.

• Resolution endorsing Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority Capital Program extension
• Ordinance amending real property acquisition and disposition regulations
• Recommendation for City representation of officers in civil action 22-cv-01349
• 2021 Annual Coroner’s Report presentation
• Zonehaven evacuation management update

City Council endorsed a resolution to extend the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) one-cent sales tax for ten years, placing it on the November 8, 2022 ballot. Council also authorized the City to defend officers in a lawsuit and approved the July 25 work session minutes. The annual coroner's report was postponed.

• Endorsed PPRTA sales tax extension resolution for November ballot (consensus)
• Authorized City to represent officers in Tara Hadam v. City of Colorado Springs (consensus)
• Approved July 25, 2022 work session minutes (consensus)
• Agreed to reschedule annual coroner's report to a later date (consensus)

City Planning Commission Work Session

The City Planning Commission is reviewing several land use proposals, including the postponement of multiple Amara Addition annexations. The session also includes discussions on zone changes and concept plans for Hancock Commons and Banning Lewis Ranch. No public comments are permitted during this informal work session.

• Postponement of multiple Amara Addition annexations near Squirrel Creek Road
• Zone change for Victory Ridge Park from PUD to Public Park (7.98 acres)
• Conditional use plan for Cradle Family Child Care at 2911 Poughkeepsie Drive
• Hancock Commons zone change and PUD concept plan (20.26 acres)
• Master Plan Amendment for Freestyle North at Banning Lewis Ranch (557.357 acres)

Downtown Review Board

The Downtown Review Board will consider postponing a conditional use development plan for 106 Pueblo Ave to the September 6, 2022 meeting. The project involves converting an existing building into a bar with zero parking stalls.

• Postponement of conditional use development plan (CPC CU 22-00062) to September 6, 2022
• Proposed conversion of 106 Pueblo Ave into a bar
• Parking warrant request for zero parking stalls at 106 Pueblo Ave

The Downtown Review Board voted 7-0 to postpone a conditional use development plan for converting an existing building at 106 Pueblo Ave. into a bar with zero parking stalls (16 required) to the September 6, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included administrative updates on board member transitions and new application processes.

• Postponed conditional use plan for bar at 106 Pueblo Ave. to Sept. 6 (7-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The board will review a report regarding a new covered deck for a single-family dwelling at 1428 Wood Avenue. Presentations are also scheduled from the Historic Preservation Alliance and the Historic Neighborhood Partnership.

• Report of Acceptability for a new covered deck at 1428 Wood Avenue
• Historic Preservation Alliance presentation
• Historic Neighborhood Partnership presentation
• Approval of July 11, 2022 meeting minutes

The board approved a Report of Acceptability for a new covered deck on the rear of a single-family dwelling at 1428 Wood Avenue, with a 6-0 vote. The approval was based on findings that the project meets the review criteria in City Code Section 7.5.1605.C. The board also approved the July 11, 2022 meeting minutes with noted corrections, and heard updates on a board member resignation and presentations from preservation groups.

• Approved Report of Acceptability for covered deck at 1428 Wood Ave (6-0)
• Approved July 11, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing ordinances regarding sales tax refunds, citywide development impact fees, and emergency evacuation procedures. The agenda also includes resolutions for significant debt issuances related to the utilities system and Peak Metropolitan District No. 3. Several zoning and subdivision appeals have been postponed until August 9, 2022.

• Ordinance 22-40 regarding Citywide Development Impact Fees
• Ordinance 22-41 establishing new emergency evacuation procedures
• Debt issuance for Peak Metropolitan District No. 3 up to $109,000,000
• Utilities System Refunding Revenue Bonds up to $150,000,000 and $185,000,000
• Postponement of Kum & Go gas station appeal at South 8th Street and West Brookside Street

The City Council finally passed two ordinances: one creating citywide development impact fees (7-1) and one establishing emergency evacuation procedures (7-1). It also approved the consent calendar, which included several resolutions and ordinances on bonds, annexations, and zoning changes. Several items were postponed to the August 9 meeting, including appeals for a Kum & Go gas station and a special district policy resolution.

• Finally passed Ordinance 22-40 creating citywide development impact fees (7-1)
• Finally passed Ordinance 22-41 establishing emergency evacuation procedures (7-1)
• Approved consent calendar including bonds, annexations, and zoning changes (8-0)
• Postponed Kum & Go gas station development plan appeal to Aug 9 (8-0)
• Postponed K & G Subdivision final plat appeal to Aug 9 (8-0)
• Postponed zoning change and concept plan for 518-520 W Brookside St to Aug 9 (8-0)
• Postponed special district policy resolution to Aug 9 (8-0)
• Approved CTAB appointments in two groups (8-0 and 5-3)

City Council Work Session

The City Council is reviewing proposals for multifamily housing revenue bonds and a supplemental budget appropriation for the Keep It Clean COS program. The session also includes an economic development agreement for CS Dual Hotel, LLC and an overview of community center operations.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $19,000,000 in revenue bonds for the Paloma Garden senior housing project
• $2,700,000 supplemental appropriation for the Keep It Clean COS litter reduction program
• Economic Development Agreement between the City and CS Dual Hotel, LLC
• Resolution to dispose of surplus city property to Peak Metropolitan District No. 3
• Presentation on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services community center operations

The City Council certified two citizen-initiated ordinances for the ballot: one authorizing recreational marijuana and one imposing a special sales tax on recreational marijuana. Both petitions met the required signature threshold. The Council also approved prior meeting minutes and discussed several upcoming agenda items, including a $2.7 million litter cleanup program and a $19 million housing bond.

• Certified Petition IO 2022-002A (recreational marijuana) with 21,568 valid signatures
• Certified Petition IO 2022-005 (special marijuana sales tax) with 20,858 valid signatures
• Approved June 27, 2022 Work Session minutes by consensus
• Approved July 11, 2022 Work Session minutes by consensus
• Agreed to remove items 4A.B., 4B.E., and 4A.C. from July 26 consent calendar

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The Division 2 Liquor and Beer License Hearings will consider several new license applications. These include requests for hotel, restaurant, retail liquor store, and tavern licenses at various locations in Colorado Springs.

• New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Building3 Coffee at 2727 N Cascade Avenue
• New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Slate Coffee and Cocktails at 3012 W Colorado Avenue
• New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Mika's Pierogi Kitchen at 4657 Centennial Boulevard
• New Retail Liquor Store License for Blackwood Liquor at 7408 Black Forest Road
• New Tavern License for Ultra Flat Black Gallery and Lounge at 603 W Colorado Avenue

The hearing officer approved six new liquor license applications and forwarded them to the Colorado Department of Revenue for final action. All applications were for new licenses, including hotel and restaurant, retail liquor store, and tavern licenses. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved Building3 Coffee hotel and restaurant liquor license (2727 N Cascade Ave)
• Approved Slate Coffee and Cocktails hotel and restaurant liquor license (3012 W Colorado Ave)
• Approved Mika's Pierogi Kitchen hotel and restaurant liquor license (4657 Centennial Blvd)
• Approved Cansano Italian Steakhouse et al. hotel and restaurant liquor license (1895 Democracy Point)
• Approved Blackwood Liquor retail liquor store license (7408 Black Forest Rd)
• Approved Ultra Flat Black Gallery and Lounge tavern license (603 W Colorado Ave)

City Planning Commission

The Commission will consider conditional use plans for two daycare homes and a zone change for The Preserve at Mesa Creek. The agenda also includes requests to postpone various annexations and a master plan related to the Amara project.

• Zone change for 45.66-acre 'The Preserve at Mesa Creek' development
• Conditional use plan for Black Forest Montessori daycare on Glory Drive
• Conditional use plan for Little Explorers Daycare on Lockport Drive
• Postponement of the Amara Master Plan involving over 3,172 acres
• Postponement of a zone change for Victory Ridge Park

The Planning Commission postponed 19 items to the August 10, 2022 meeting, including the Victory Ridge Park zone change, Dublin North No. 5 annexation and related items, and all Amara annexations and master plan. The consent calendar was approved, including three daycare conditional uses, The Preserve at Mesa Creek zone change and PUD amendments, Home 2 Hotel, and Costilla 10-Plex. New business items were approved, including the 1115 Cragin Road appeal denial, Tutt Blvd Townhomes master plan amendment, zone change, and concept plan, and the N 30th Street Apartments conditional use and four administrative reliefs.

• Approved consent calendar: Black Forest Montessori daycare, Little Explorers daycare, Meadow Wing Circle daycare, The Preserve at Mesa Creek zone change and PUD amendments, Home 2 Hotel, Costilla 10-Plex, and nonuse variance (5-0)
• Denied appeal of 1115 Cragin Road shed approval, affirming administrative decision (5-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council of Powerwood 2 Master Plan amendment to multi-family residential (5-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council of zone change from A/AO to R-5/AO for Tutt Blvd Townhomes (5-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council of concept plan for Tutt Blvd Townhomes with conditions (5-0)
• Approved N 30th Street Apartments conditional use development plan (5-0)
• Approved administrative relief for N 30th Street Apartments building height to 49'-4" (5-0)
• Approved three administrative reliefs for N 30th Street Apartments setbacks and ornamental feature (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several land use changes, including annexations and rezoning requests. The agenda also includes discussions on updated emergency evacuation procedures and citywide development impact fees. Additionally, the council will consider property acquisition for the Central Substation Project.

• Annexation of 21.82 acres in Space Village Addition No. 1
• New ordinance regarding emergency evacuation procedures
• Establishment of citywide development impact fees
• Property acquisition for the Central Substation Project
• Rezoning of 6.49 acres near Lexington and Parliament Drives

The City Council adopted a resolution establishing citywide development impact fees for specific land uses at a 70% cost recovery level, after rejecting amendments to set the level at 80% or add language specifying the 70% intent. The council also approved on first reading an ordinance creating the fee program. Other actions included final passage of several zoning and annexation ordinances, approval of a property acquisition for the Central Substation Project, and approval of updates to city policies and procedures manuals.

• Adopted citywide development impact fees at 70% cost recovery (8-1)
• Approved first reading of ordinance creating Citywide Development Impact Fees (9-0)
• Approved acquisition of property at 4006 Goldenrod Drive for Central Substation Project (9-0)
• Finally passed zoning change at Lexington Drive and Parliament Drive from R-5/P to R-5 (6-2, 1 recused)
• Approved first reading of emergency evacuation ordinance (9-0)
• Approved updates to Civilian and Sworn Policies and Procedures Manuals (9-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance for sales tax refunds on affordable housing construction materials (9-0)
• Postponed special district policy resolution to July 26, 2022 (9-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will conduct annual ethics training and elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also consider reports of acceptability for a detached garage ADU on North Nevada Avenue and a covered deck on Wood Avenue.

• Report of Acceptability for a new detached garage ADU at 1320 North Nevada Avenue
• Report of Acceptability for a new covered deck at 1428 Wood Avenue
• Annual ethics training for board members
• Elections of the Chair and Vice Chair

The board approved the consent calendar, including a report of acceptability for a detached garage ADU at 1320 North Nevada Avenue, and re-elected Christine Lowenberg as Chair and Meredith Wardwell as Vice Chair. A report for a covered deck at 1428 Wood Avenue was postponed to August 2, 2022. The board also received annual ethics training and discussed a city-wide survey plan.

• Approved consent agenda including ADU at 1320 North Nevada Ave (5-0)
• Re-elected Christine Lowenberg as Chair (5-0)
• Re-elected Meredith Wardwell as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Postponed covered deck report at 1428 Wood Ave to Aug 2 (5-0)
• Approved April 4, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 6, 2022 minutes (5-0)

City Planning Commission Work Session

The City Planning Commission is reviewing several land-use applications, including daycare plans and hotel developments. The agenda also includes a series of property annexations for the Amara project near Squirrel Creek Road. No public comment is permitted during this informal work session.

• Zone change and development plan amendments for 123 single-family units at The Preserve at Mesa Creek
• Four-story, 119-guest room hotel development at 1913 Aerotech Drive
• Multiple Amara Annexation additions near Squirrel Creek Road and Link Road
• Conditional use plan for a 10-unit apartment complex at 703 East Costilla Avenue
• Zone change for Victory Ridge Park from PUD to Public Park

City Council

The council will consider a supplemental appropriation for the General Fund and LART Fund, which includes $15,220,794 in TABOR refunds to residents. The agenda also includes utility rate adjustments and several land use items such as annexations and rezonings.

• Supplemental Appropriation of $34,617,510 to the General Fund
• Establishment of a $1,000,000 Wildfire Mitigation Fund
• Gas and electric rate adjustments effective July 1, 2022
• Annexation of 21.82 acres for Space Village Addition No. 1
• Land use fee rebate program for affordable housing

The City Council adopted a land use fee rebate program for affordable and attainable housing, despite a failed motion to postpone it. The council also approved a $34.6 million supplemental appropriation, including $15.2 million in TABOR refunds to residents and $1 million for wildfire mitigation. Several zoning and annexation items were approved, including the Space Village Addition No. 1 annexation and the Lexington Vistas rezone.

• Adopted land use fee rebate program for affordable/attainable housing (7-1)
• Approved $34.6M supplemental appropriation with $15.2M TABOR refunds (8-0)
• Adopted gas cost adjustment rates effective July 1, 2022 (8-0)
• Adopted electric cost adjustment rates without multiplier (8-0)
• Approved Paloma Garden multifamily housing revenue bonds up to $19M (8-0)
• Approved rezone of 10.4 acres at Chapel Hills/Dynamic to OC/cr (6-2)
• Approved annexation of Space Village Addition No. 1 (8-0)
• Approved rezone of 6.49 acres at Lexington/Parliament to R-5 (7-1)

City Council Work Session

The City Council held a work session and discussed, but did not vote on, a proposed ordinance and resolution to establish citywide development impact fees (also called Public Safety Impact Fees) for police and fire capital needs. Councilmembers debated the fee level, with recommendations ranging from 70% to 100% of cost recovery, and requested amendments such as including language for fee increases after audits. The council also approved minutes from previous meetings as amended and reviewed other items, including a proposal to dissolve the Spring Creek General Improvement District and updates to city policies.

• Approved June 13, 2022 work session minutes as amended (consensus)
• Approved June 20, 2022 special work session minutes as amended (consensus)
• Postponed agenda item 10.B to July 12, 2022 City Council meeting (consensus)
• Discussed proposed ordinance for citywide development impact fees (no vote)
• Discussed resolution establishing citywide development impact fees (no vote)
• Discussed ordinance to dissolve Spring Creek General Improvement District (no vote)
• Discussed updates to Civilian and Sworn Policies and Procedures Manuals (no vote)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to review a presentation regarding the Colorado Springs Police Department Use of Force Study. Presenters include Chief Adrian Vasquez, Rick Brown, and Dr. Robin S. Engel.

• Presentation of the CSPD Use of Force Study

The City Council held a special work session to receive a presentation on the independent assessment of Colorado Springs Police Department use of force, focused on 140 incidents of officers pointing firearms. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the session was informational only. Chief Adrian Vasquez committed to using an outside agency to incorporate the report's recommendations.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; work session was informational only
• Chief Vasquez committed to using an outside agency to incorporate report recommendations

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The Division 2 Liquor and Beer License Hearings will consider various applications for new licenses and modifications to existing premises. Interested parties may appear at the meeting to support or oppose these requests.

• Modifications of premises at 333 S Tejon Street, 1604 S Cascade Avenue, and 2316-2318 W Colorado Avenue
• New liquor license for Tequila Bay at 1515 S Tejon Street
• New beer and wine license for Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ Colorado Springs at 5660 Barnes Road, #164
• New liquor licenses for Old Spaghetti Factory, Melody Living, and Staybridge Suites
• New tavern and lodging/entertainment licenses for Luxe Daiquiri Lounge and Miss Behave Beauty Bar

The Liquor and Beer License Hearings on June 17, 2022, approved all 10 applications on the agenda, including 3 premises modifications and 7 new licenses. Each approval was forwarded to the Colorado Department of Revenue's Liquor Enforcement Division for final action. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved modification for The Block Bar & Grill at 333 S Tejon St
• Approved modification for Bristol Brewing Company at 1604 S Cascade Ave
• Approved modification for OCC Brewing at 2316-2318 W Colorado Ave
• Approved new hotel/restaurant license for Tequila Bay at 1515 S Tejon St
• Approved new beer/wine license for Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ at 5660 Barnes Rd #164
• Approved new hotel/restaurant license for Old Spaghetti Factory at 3101 New Center Point
• Approved new hotel/restaurant license for Melody Living at 7570 Tutt Blvd
• Approved new hotel/restaurant license for Staybridge Suites at 5420 New Car Dr

City Planning Commission

The Commission will consider an ordinance regarding new Citywide Development Impact Fees. The agenda also includes several master plan amendments for Flying Horse and Pike View, as well as appeals regarding a Kum & Go development.

• Ordinance creating new Citywide Development Impact Fees
• Master Plan Amendment for Flying Horse Parcel 22 to add office, commercial, and residential uses
• Hill Properties Master Plan amendment to change 17 acres from commercial/office to residential
• Appeal of the Kum & Go development plan at 8th Street and West Brookside Street
• 48-unit townhome development plan for Academy Park Loop

The Planning Commission voted 4-1 to uphold two appeals and deny the administrative approvals for a Kum & Go gas station, convenience store, and associated subdivision at the southeast corner of South 8th Street and West Brookside Street, finding the project did not comply with development plan review criteria. The commission also recommended approval to City Council for several items, including a citywide development impact fee ordinance, a major amendment to the Flying Horse Master Plan to allow residential uses, and a major amendment to the Hill Properties Master Plan for a 360-unit multi-family development at West Fillmore Street and Centennial Boulevard. All consent calendar items were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent calendar: Thomas Subdivision development plan and subdivision waiver (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar: Academy Park Loop Apartments conditional use and non-use variance (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar: Seven Arrows Home Daycare conditional use (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar: Avenida Senior Living conditional use and parking variance (5-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council: Ordinance No. 22-40 creating citywide development impact fees (5-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council: Flying Horse Master Plan amendment, zone change, and PUD concept plan (5-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council: Hill Properties Master Plan amendment, zone change, and PUD concept plan for Pike View (5-0)
• Upheld appeal, denied Kum & Go development plan (4-1)

City Council

The City Council will review a supplemental appropriation for the General Fund and Wildfire Mitigation Fund. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding rezoning 10.4 acres for multi-family residential use.

• $34,617,510 supplemental appropriation to the General Fund
• $1,000,000 appropriation to the Wildfire Mitigation Fund
• $15,220,794 in TABOR refunds to residents
• Rezoning 10.4 acres at 2505 Dynamic Drive for multi-family residential
• Renaming the Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Commission

The City Council approved a rezoning of 10.4 acres at 2505 Dynamic Drive from PIP1/cr to OC/cr and the Allaso Briargate concept plan for multi-family residential development, with conditions including a 38-foot building height limit and no direct access to Dynamic Drive. The rezoning passed 6-2-1 and the concept plan passed 6-2-1, with Councilmember Avila excused. The council also approved a $34.6 million supplemental appropriation for 2021 TABOR revenue retention and refunds, and several resolutions and appointments.

• Approved rezoning of 10.4 acres at 2505 Dynamic Drive from PIP1/cr to OC/cr (6-2-1)
• Approved Allaso Briargate concept plan for multi-family residential (6-2-1)
• Approved supplemental appropriation of $34,617,510 to General Fund and $603,284 to LART Fund for TABOR refunds (9-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 supplemental appropriation to Wildfire Mitigation Fund (9-0)
• Approved ordinance renaming Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Commission (9-0)
• Approved appointments to boards, commissions, and committees (9-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Craig Blewitt for 37 years of service (9-0)
• Adopted resolutions for Alzheimer's Awareness Month, Magna Carta, Western Wear Days, Juneteenth, and Waldo Canyon Fire remembrance (8-0-1 or 9-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review the Q1 2022 financial report and several new resolutions. Proposed items include a land use fee rebate program for affordable housing and the dissolution of Gold Hill Mesa Metropolitan District No. 3. The council will also consider amendments to sales tax refund ordinances.

• Resolution to issue revenue bonds for Paloma Garden affordable housing
• Land use fee rebate program for affordable and attainable housing
• Dissolution of Gold Hill Mesa Metropolitan District No. 3
• Ordinance amending sales and use tax refund procedures
• Endorsement of Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority Capital Program extension

The City Council work session was informational; no formal votes were taken. Staff presented the Q1 2022 financial report, an agenda planner review, and several items for introduction, including a resolution to dissolve the Gold Hill Mesa Metropolitan District No. 3, a resolution to issue up to $19M in bonds for the Paloma Garden affordable housing project, a land use fee rebate program for affordable housing, a sales tax refund ordinance for affordable housing projects, and a resolution endorsing the PPRTA capital program extension. Councilmembers asked questions and provided feedback, but no decisions were made.

• Approved May 23, 2022 work session minutes as revised (consensus)
• Reviewed Q1 2022 financial report (no action)
• Reviewed Gold Hill Mesa Metropolitan District No. 3 dissolution resolution (no action)
• Reviewed Paloma Garden bond inducement resolution up to $19M (no action)
• Reviewed land use fee rebate program for affordable housing (no action)
• Reviewed sales tax refund ordinance for affordable housing (no action)
• Reviewed PPRTA capital program extension resolution (no action)

City Planning Commission Work Session

The commission will discuss several development plans, including townhomes at Academy Park Loop and senior living at Grand Cordera Parkway. The agenda also includes master plan amendments for the Flying Horse and Pike View areas. Additionally, an appeal regarding a Kum & Go gas station development is scheduled for review.

• Master Plan amendment for Flying Horse Parcel 22 to allow office, commercial, and residential uses
• Major amendment to the Hill Properties Master Plan to change 17 acres from commercial/office to residential
• Appeal of the administrative approval for a Kum & Go gas and convenience store development plan
• Conditional use development plan for 48 townhomes at 1125 Academy Park Loop
• Ordinance creating new Community Development Impact Fees

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board is reviewing a request for a design change at 15 W Del Norte Street. The proposal includes decreasing the size of a single-car garage and altering the railing between the house and the garage.

• Design change to decrease single-car garage size at 15 W Del Norte Street
• Alteration of the railing between the house and garage at 15 W Del Norte Street

The board approved a consent calendar item allowing a design change to a single-car garage at 15 W Del Norte Street, which decreases its size and alters the railing between the house and garage. The motion passed unanimously with a vote of 5:0:2:0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only staff updates on Preservation Month, a citywide survey plan, and a future public comment request.

• Approved design change for garage at 15 W Del Norte Street (5-0-2)

Downtown Review Board

The Downtown Review Board will review a development plan for a 7-story, 214-unit apartment complex at the corner of E. Cimarron St. and S. Weber St. The meeting also includes annual ethics training and approval of April 7, 2022, meeting minutes.

• 7-story, 214-unit apartment project at E. Cimarron St. and S. Weber St.
• Approval of April 7, 2022, meeting minutes
• Annual ethics training

The Downtown Review Board approved the Cimarron Apartments Form-Based Zone development plan with density bonus points, allowing a seven-story, 214-unit apartment building at 225 E. Cimarron St. The approval includes warrants for building height and parking stall size, subject to seven technical modifications. The motion passed 7-0 with two members excused. The board also postponed approval of the April 7, 2022 meeting minutes because they were not ready.

• Approved Cimarron Apartments development plan with density bonus and height/parking warrants (7-0)
• Postponed approval of April 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Received update on Downtown Shuttle soft launch and Art on the Street program
• Conducted annual ethics training for board members

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to authorize a $24,000,000 housing revenue note for the Copper Rose Apartments Project. The agenda also includes reviews of several annexation petitions and a public hearing for a daycare home development plan.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $24,000,000 for the Copper Rose Apartments Project
• Annexation petitions for Marksheffel Single-Family Residential Addition No. 1 and T5 Addition No. 1
• Resolution for a 0.844-acre easement for North Douglas Creek Channel Restoration
• Economic Development Agreement with Project Barrel
• Public hearing regarding a daycare home development plan at 8265 Clifton Drive

City Council denied an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a conditional use development plan for Little Monkey's Treehouse Childcare, a large daycare home at 8265 Clifton Drive, by a 4-3 vote. The council also approved a $190,000 settlement for a police canine bite claim (6-1) and passed the consent calendar, including a $24 million multifamily housing revenue note for the Copper Rose Apartments project.

• Denied appeal of daycare conditional use approval at 8265 Clifton Drive (4-3)
• Approved $190,000 settlement in Correll v. City of Colorado Springs (6-1)
• Passed consent calendar, including $24M multifamily housing revenue note for Copper Rose Apartments (7-0)
• Adopted resolution for 0.844-acre easement for North Douglas Creek Channel Restoration (7-0)
• Approved economic development agreement with Project Barrel (7-0)
• Approved consent to assignment of EDA to KWHP Mining Exchange Group (7-0)
• Set hearing date for Space Village Addition No. 1 annexation (7-0)
• Approved Kranj, Slovenia as sister city (7-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review a supplemental appropriation of $34,617,510 to the General Fund and $603,284 to the LART Fund. The session includes presentations on the Fountain Creek Watershed plan and updates to zoning regulations. Council will also discuss the 2021 City-Wide Strategic Plan Update.

• Supplemental appropriation of $34,617,510 to the General Fund and $603,284 to the LART Fund
• $1,000,000 appropriation to the newly established Wildfire Mitigation Fund
• Assignment of Economic Development Agreement between Mining Exchange Group, LLC and KWHP Mining Exchange Group, LLC
• Fountain Creek Watershed Vision and Implementation Plan presentation
• Update on City Code Chapter 7 Zoning and Subdivision Regulations amendments

The City Council approved a supplemental appropriation of $34,617,510 to the General Fund and $603,284 to the Lodgers and Auto Rental Tax Fund, with $15,220,794 refunded to residents per TABOR requirements. They also approved a $1,000,000 appropriation to the Wildfire Mitigation Fund, funded by a $20,000,000 transfer from the General Fund. The council approved the May 9, 2022 work session minutes by consensus. No other formal votes were taken; other items were presentations or discussions.

• Approved $34,617,510 supplemental appropriation to General Fund (consensus)
• Approved $603,284 supplemental appropriation to LART Fund (consensus)
• Approved $1,000,000 appropriation to Wildfire Mitigation Fund (consensus)
• Approved $15,220,794 TABOR refund to residents (consensus)
• Approved May 9, 2022 work session minutes (consensus)

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The Division 2 Liquor and Beer License Hearings will review requests for new licenses and modifications to existing premises. These hearings allow interested parties to present support or opposition to specific applications. Some items, including Gather Food Studio and Ramen O Ramen, have been postponed from previous meetings.

• Modification of premises for Shuga's at 702 S Cascade Avenue
• New beer and wine license application for Tribe Golf at 805 W Garden of the Gods Road
• New hotel and restaurant liquor license for Zocalo at 418 S Tejon Street
• New retail liquor store license for Woodmen Heights Liquor at 7980 Woodmen Center Heights
• New tavern liquor license application for Seven's Gate at 77 S 7th Street

The hearing officer approved all four premises modification requests and ten of eleven new liquor license applications, forwarding them to the Colorado Department of Revenue. One application, for Gather Food Studio, was withdrawn after multiple postponements. All decisions were made without discussion or public comment.

• Approved Shuga's premises modification at 702 S Cascade Ave
• Approved The Carter Payne premises modification at 320 S Weber St
• Approved FH Beerworks premises modification at 2480 & 2490 N Powers Frontage Rd
• Approved Pub Dog premises modification at 2207 Bott Ave
• Approved Tribe Golf new beer and wine license at 805 W Garden of the Gods Rd
• Withdrawn Gather Food Studio new beer and wine license at 2011 W Colorado Ave
• Approved Zocalo new hotel and restaurant liquor license at 418 S Tejon St
• Approved Courtyard Colorado Springs North new hotel and restaurant liquor license at 1130 Interquest Pkwy

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several land use applications, including a 30.74-acre commercial annexation at Woodmen East. Other items include zoning changes for a fiber optic facility and multi-family housing developments. The agenda also includes an appeal regarding a short-term rental permit denial.

• 30.74-acre Woodmen East Commercial Center annexation and rezoning
• Conditional use plan for Dogtopia kennel at 5780 E. Woodmen Road
• Zone change for fiber optic facility at 1951 Allegheny Drive
• Multi-family development plan at 6565 E. Woodmen Road
• Appeal of short-term rental permit denial at 214 North 20th Street

The Planning Commission recommended approval to City Council for the Lexington Vistas project, rezoning 6.49 acres from R-5/P to R-5 and approving a concept plan for a multifamily development with up to 82 units. The commission also approved several consent calendar items, including variances for a duplex on East High Street, a kennel at Dogtopia, and a fiber-optic facility. An appeal to overturn the denial of a short-term rental permit for 214 North 20th Street was upheld.

• Recommended approval of Lexington Vistas rezone from R-5/P to R-5 (5-1)
• Recommended approval of Lexington Vistas concept plan for multifamily development (5-1)
• Approved consent calendar including variances for 739 & 741 East High Street, Dogtopia kennel, and fiber-optic facility (6-0)
• Upheld appeal of short-term rental permit denial for 214 North 20th Street (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Woodmen East Commercial Center annexation (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Woodmen East Commercial Center zoning as PBC/AO (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Woodmen East Commercial Center concept plan (6-0)
• Approved conditional use for large home daycare at 4239 Apache Plume Drive (5-1)

City Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission is conducting a work session to review several development proposals, including a 30.74-acre commercial annexation at Woodmen East. The agenda also includes zoning changes for Lexington Vistas and conditional use plans for a kennel and multi-family housing.

• Annexation and zone change for 30.74 acres at Woodmen East Commercial Center
• Conditional use development plan for Dogtopia kennel at 5780 E. Woodmen Road
• Zoning changes and concept plan for Lexington Vistas near Lexington and Parliament Drive
• Conditional use development plan for Avanterra multi-family housing at 6565 E Woodmen Road
• Appeal of a denied short-term rental permit at 214 N 20th Street

City Council

The Colorado Springs City Council is reviewing several zoning changes and a $24 million housing revenue note for the Copper Rose Apartments Project. The agenda also includes ordinances to dissolve the Human Relations Commission and establish new massage business license regulations. Additionally, the council will consider supplemental appropriations for the Lodgers & Auto Rental Tax Fund.

• Authorization of a $24,000,000 Multifamily Housing Revenue Note for Copper Rose Apartments
• Ordinance to dissolve the Colorado Springs Human Relations Commission
• New regulations and penalties for massage business licenses
• Zoning changes for 38.5 acres near Woodmen Road and Adventure Way
• Supplemental appropriation of $3,485,333 to the Lodgers & Auto Rental Tax Fund

The City Council approved a $24 million multifamily housing revenue note for the Copper Rose Apartments project, a 182-unit affordable housing development, on first reading. It also finally passed an ordinance creating a licensing and inspection regime for massage businesses, aimed at addressing illicit massage parlors. Several zoning changes and other consent items were approved unanimously, and a supplemental appropriation of $3.485 million to the Lodgers & Auto Rental Tax fund passed 7-2.

• Approved $24M multifamily housing revenue note for Copper Rose Apartments (9-0, first reading)
• Finally passed massage business licensing ordinance (9-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriation of $3,485,333 to LART fund and $900,000 to CIP (7-2)
• Approved zoning change for 38.5 acres south of Woodmen Road (consent, 9-0)
• Approved zoning change for 29.375 acres at 777 Vondelpark Drive (consent, 9-0)
• Approved zoning change for 1.279 acres at 3611 Rio Vista Drive (consent, 9-0)
• Approved zoning change for 2.97 acres at South Union Blvd & Hancock Expy (consent, 9-0)
• Approved vacation of 0.131 acres of right-of-way along Springs Vista Street (consent, 9-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review updates on the Amtrak Southwest Chief and Front Range Passenger Rail Station study. The session includes a resolution for an easement at 4225 Sinton Road and an economic development agreement with Project Barrel. Officials will also discuss ordinance changes regarding emergency evacuation procedures.

• Amtrak Southwest Chief & Front Range Passenger Rail Station Location Study update
• 0.844-acre easement acquisition for North Douglas Creek Channel Restoration
• Economic Development Agreement with Project Barrel
• Ordinance amending emergency evacuation procedures
• Update on City Code Chapter 7 zoning and subdivision amendments

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They reviewed the Amtrak/Front Range rail station study, discussed a resolution for a stormwater easement, an economic development agreement with Project Barrel, and an emergency evacuation ordinance. Council also received updates on the RetoolCOS zoning overhaul and agenda planning.

• Approved April 25, 2022 work session minutes by consensus
• Agreed to move item 8.C (evacuation ordinance) to 1:00 PM
• Discussed rail station study; requested future CDOT presentation on additional stations and ridership projections
• Discussed 0.844-acre easement acquisition for North Douglas Creek project; no vote
• Discussed Project Barrel economic development agreement; no vote
• Discussed emergency evacuation ordinance; no vote
• Discussed RetoolCOS zoning update; no vote

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several zoning amendments for residential and commercial developments. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding bond issuances for metropolitan districts and changes to business improvement district boundaries.

• $7,680,000 bond issuance for Old Ranch Metropolitan District
• $5,500,000 loan issuance for Dublin North Metropolitan District No. 2
• Zoning change for 38.5 acres at Cottages at Woodmen Heights
• Rezoning of 29.375 acres at 777 Vondelpark Drive
• Renaming the USAF Visitor’s Center BID to TrueNorth Commons BID

The City Council confirmed Mayor Suthers' appointment of Adrian Vasquez as Police Chief (8-1), with Councilmember Murray voting no. The council also approved a consent agenda of zoning changes, development plans, and resolutions, including a $3.485 million LART fund appropriation (7-2) and a new massage business licensing ordinance (9-0). Appeals against the Creekwalk grocery store development were denied (8-0-1).

• Confirmed Adrian Vasquez as Police Chief (8-1)
• Approved consent agenda including zoning changes and development plans (9-0)
• Approved $3.485M LART fund supplemental appropriation (7-2)
• Approved massage business licensing ordinance on first reading (9-0)
• Denied Creekwalk grocery store development plan appeal (8-0-1)
• Denied Creekwalk subdivision plat appeal (8-0-1)
• Approved Colorado Crossing Metropolitan District debt increase to $72M (8-1)
• Approved $12M Special Improvement District bonds for Colorado Crossing (8-1)

City Council Work Session

The City Council is reviewing presentations regarding senior services and affordable housing. The session includes proposed ordinances for a multifamily housing project and budget amendments for the Lodgers & Auto Rental Tax Fund. Staff will also provide an update on amendments to city zoning and subdivision regulations.

• Ordinance for Copper Rose Apartments Project revenue note up to $24,000,000
• Agreement between the City and El Paso County for Regional Office of Emergency Management
• $3,485,333 supplement to the Lodgers & Auto Rental Tax Fund
• $900,000 supplement to the Capital Improvements Program Fund
• Update on amendments to City Code Chapter 7 regarding zoning and subdivision regulations

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes, but reviewed several upcoming items: a $24 million multifamily housing revenue note for the 182-unit Copper Rose Apartments, a $3.485 million supplemental appropriation to the Lodgers & Auto Rental Tax fund plus $900,000 for capital projects, and a three-year intergovernmental agreement with El Paso County for the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management. Council also heard presentations on housing affordability from the Affordable Housing Collaborative and the Community Housing Affordability Taskforce, and discussed amendments to City Code Chapter 7 (RetoolCOS). No final decisions were made; these items are scheduled for future formal action.

• Approved minutes of April 11, 2022 Work Session by consensus
• Removed item 4B.P from April 26, 2022 Consent Calendar by consensus
• Agreed to proceed with electronic Closed Executive Session on economic development agreement (two-thirds vote)
• Reviewed $24M Multifamily Housing Revenue Note for Copper Rose Apartments (no vote)
• Reviewed $3.485M LART supplemental appropriation and $900K CIP fund (no vote)
• Reviewed three-year IGA with El Paso County for PPROEM (no vote)
• Discussed RetoolCOS zoning code update; no action taken

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several land use applications, including a zone change and concept plan for the Allaso at Briargate project. The agenda also includes requests for a recovery center on South 18th Street and a daycare home on Clifton Drive. Additionally, the commission will hear appeals regarding short-term rental permit denials.

• Zone change and concept plan for Allaso at Briargate at 2505 Dynamic Drive
• Conditional use development plan for Mountain View Recovery Center at 329 South 18th Street
• Conditional use development plan for Little Monkey Tree House daycare at 8265 Clifton Drive
• Appeals of short-term rental permit denials for 15 North Corona Street and 214 North 20th Street
• Postponement of variances for 739 & 741 East High Street

The Planning Commission recommended approval to City Council for the rezoning of 10.4 acres at 2505 Dynamic Drive from PIP1/cr to OC/cr and approved the Allaso at Briargate concept plan for a 251-unit multifamily development, despite significant neighborhood opposition. The commission also approved a conditional use for a large daycare at 8265 Clifton Drive, upheld an appeal to grant two short-term rental permits at 15 N. Corona St., and postponed several items to the May 19, 2022 hearing.

• Recommended approval of zone change from PIP1/cr to OC/cr for Allaso at Briargate (7-0)
• Approved Allaso at Briargate concept plan with technical modification (5-2)
• Approved conditional use for Little Monkeys Treehouse large daycare at 8265 Clifton Dr (6-2)
• Upheld appeal and granted two non-owner-occupied STR permits for 15 N. Corona St (8-0)
• Postponed use variance for 739 & 741 E. High St to May 19, 2022 (8-0)
• Postponed nonuse variance for 739 & 741 E. High St to May 19, 2022 (8-0)
• Postponed STR appeal for 214 N. 20th St to May 19, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Mountain View Recovery Center conditional use (8-0)

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The Division 2 Liquor and Beer License Hearings will consider various new license applications and premises modifications. These hearings allow interested parties to support or oppose specific requests. Some items, including applications for Gather Food Studio and SpringHill Suites, have been postponed from previous meetings.

• Modification of premises for Mood Tapas Bar at 218 N. Tejon Street
• New retail liquor license for West Springs Liquor at 4333 Centennial Boulevard
• New hotel and restaurant liquor license for Pakwan Indian Restaurant & Bar at 3604 Austin Bluffs Parkway
• New drugstore liquor license for Sam's Club #6219 at 1850 E Woodmen Road
• New beer and wine license for Thai Taste Cuisine at 5069 N Academy Boulevard

The Colorado Springs Liquor and Beer License Hearings on April 15, 2022, approved 10 new or modified liquor license applications, forwarding them to the state Liquor Enforcement Division. Three applications were postponed to the May 20, 2022 hearing, including one at the applicant's request. No applications were denied.

• Approved modification for Mood Tapas Bar at 218 N. Tejon Street
• Approved modification for T Byrd's Tacos and Tequila at 26 E Kiowa Street
• Approved new Retail Liquor License for West Springs Liquor at 4333 Centennial Boulevard
• Approved new Hotel and Restaurant License for Pakwan Indian Restaurant & Bar at 3604 Austin Bluffs Parkway
• Approved new Hotel and Restaurant License for Orbit Lounge at 411 Lakewood Circle
• Approved new Hotel and Restaurant License for SpringHill Suites/Element at 402 S Tejon Street
• Approved new Lodging and Entertainment License for Posh Nail Bar at 1614 S Academy Boulevard
• Approved new Beer and Wine License for Thai Taste Cuisine at 5069 N Academy Boulevard

City Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission will review several development proposals and permit appeals during this informal work session. Discussions include a recovery center, a large daycare home, and short-term rental appeals. The commission will also consider a 10.4-acre zone change for Allaso at Briargate.

• Zone change and concept plan for 10.4 acres at 2505 Dynamic Drive
• Conditional use development plan for Mountain View Recovery Center at 329 South 18th Street
• Conditional use development plan for Little Monkey Tree House daycare at 8265 Clifton Drive
• Appeals of short-term rental permit denials for 15 North Corona Street and 214 North 20th Street

City Council

The City Council is considering several bond resolutions, including a $5,000,000 issuance for the MW Retail Business Improvement District. The agenda also includes property boundary changes for that district and annexation petitions for North Gate Boulevard. Additionally, council members will review updates to land use master plans.

• $5,000,000 bond issuance for MW Retail Business Improvement District project
• $16,000,000 and $6,700,000 bonds for Gold Hill Mesa No. 2 Metropolitan District
• Property boundary changes for the MW Retail Business Improvement District
• Annexation petitions for North Gate Boulevard Addition No. 8 and No. 9
• Name change for USAF Academy Visitor’s Center BID to TrueNorth Commons BID

The City Council approved a consent agenda that included issuing up to $5 million in special revenue bonds for the MW Retail Business Improvement District and up to $22.7 million in limited tax general obligation bonds for the Gold Hill Mesa No. 2 Metropolitan District. The council also approved first readings of ordinances to exclude and include property in the MW Retail BID, and to rename the U.S. Air Force Academy Visitor's Center BID to TrueNorth Commons BID. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Approved $5M MW Retail BID bond issuance (9-0)
• Approved $22.7M Gold Hill Mesa No. 2 bonds (9-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance excluding property from MW Retail BID (9-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance including property into MW Retail BID (9-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance renaming USAFA Visitor's Center BID to TrueNorth Commons BID (9-0)
• Approved appointments to Housing Authority Board: Karen Anderson, Eric Phillips, Eddie Rodriguez (9-0)
• Adopted City Council Annual Report to Citizens (9-0)
• Adopted resolutions for National Volunteer Week, Month of the Military Child, Child Abuse Prevention Month (9-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review updates on affordable housing, electric vehicle plans, and the Public Art Master Plan. The session includes several legislative items regarding metropolitan district debt issuances and property boundaries. Additionally, council members will discuss new regulations and fees for massage business licenses.

• Increasing Colorado Crossing Metropolitan Districts' maximum debt from $50,000,000 to $72,000,000
• Issuing up to $5,500,000 in loans for Dublin North Metropolitan District No. 2
• Refunding Old Ranch Metropolitan District bonds up to $7,680,000
• Ordinance to dissolve the Colorado Springs Human Relations Commission
• Issuing up to $12,000,000 in bonds for Colorado Crossing Metropolitan District No. 2

The City Council work session was primarily informational, with no final votes taken. Presentations covered the Electric Vehicle Plan, 2021 financial update, affordable housing, and several proposed ordinances and resolutions for future consideration. The council approved the previous meeting's minutes and authorized out-of-state travel for the DC Fly-In event.

• Approved March 21, 2022 Work Session minutes by consensus
• Authorized Councilmember travel to DC Fly-In event by consensus
• Reviewed Electric Vehicle Plan and financial update (no action)
• Introduced massage business licensing ordinance and fee resolution (no action)
• Introduced ordinance to dissolve Human Relations Commission (no action)
• Introduced resolutions for multiple metropolitan district debt issuances (no action)
• Introduced resolution for Ames land exchange (no action)
• Postponed RetoolCOS zoning update to April 25 work session

Downtown Review Board

The Downtown Review Board is reviewing a minor amendment for the property at 207 W. Las Animas St. The proposal seeks to expand an outdoor recreational area for a restaurant and reduce required parking from 87 stalls to 5.

• Parking reduction and outdoor expansion at 207 W. Las Animas St.
• Approval of March 3, 2022, meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider a request to remove and replace windows on the north and east elevations of 2009 North Cascade Avenue. The meeting also includes the review of minutes from January, February, and March 2022.

• Window removal and replacement at 2009 North Cascade Avenue

City Council

The Colorado Springs City Council will consider several items regarding district debt authorizations and land acquisitions. This includes a $200 million debt authorization for North Meadow Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 and a $2.8 million appropriation for public open space. Other business involves property exclusions and bond issuances.

• $2,819,000 appropriation for Phase II acquisition of up to 85 acres for public open space and trails
• $200,000,000 maximum combined debt authorization for North Meadow Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5
• $110,000,000 bond issuance for North Meadow Metropolitan District No. 5
• $1,700,000 bond issuance for Vistas at West Mesa Metropolitan Senior Cash-Flow Bonds
• Exclusion of a 12.234-acre parcel from the Powers & Woodmen Commercial Business Improvement District

The City Council approved a first amendment to the North Meadow Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 service plan, allowing a maximum combined debt authorization of $200,000,000 and removing district-specific debt authorizations (8-1, Murray no). Council also approved the issuance of up to $110,000,000 in bonds by North Meadow Metropolitan District No. 5 (8-1, Murray no). All consent calendar items were passed unanimously, including ordinances on the Powers & Woodmen Business Improvement District exclusion, Briargate General Improvement District formation, and supplemental appropriations for the Summit Complex and Fisher Canyon open space acquisition.

• Approved $200M combined debt authorization for North Meadow Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 (8-1)
• Approved up to $110M bond issuance for North Meadow Metropolitan District No. 5 (8-1)
• Approved consent calendar unanimously (9-0), including ordinances 22-15 through 22-18 and resolutions 28-22 through 32-22
• Adopted resolution of appreciation for Police Chief Vincent Niski (9-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Women's History Month (9-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing National Public Health Week (9-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing National Library Week (9-0)
• Adopted resolution in appreciation of Pikes Peak Library District Chief Librarian John Spears (8-1, Donelson no)

City Council Work Session

The City Council is reviewing property boundary changes for the MW Retail Business Improvement District near Woodmen and Marksheffel Roads. The session also includes resolutions for bond issuances totaling over $22 million for the Gold Hill Mesa No. 2 Metropolitan District. Additionally, staff will present updates on zoning code amendments and neighborhood planning.

• Ordinance to include or exclude property in the MW Retail Business Improvement District
• Resolution for up to $5,000,000 in special revenue bonds for the MW Retail BID
• Bond issuances for Gold Hill Mesa No. 2 totaling up to $22,700,000
• Update on City Code Chapter 7 zoning and subdivision regulations
• Informational overview of Jimmy Camp Creek Park

The City Council work session reviewed several legislative items, including ordinances to include and exclude property from the MW Retail Business Improvement District and a resolution to issue up to $5,000,000 in special revenue bonds for a project near Woodmen and Marksheffel Roads. Council also reviewed a resolution for Gold Hill Mesa No. 2 Metropolitan District to issue up to $16,000,000 in Series 2022(A) and $6,700,000 in Series 2022(B) limited tax general obligation bonds. No formal votes were taken; these items were presented for discussion and introduction.

• Approved minutes of March 7, 2022 Special Closed Executive Session and Work Session by consensus
• Moved closed executive session to end of meeting and held items for introduction before staff reports by consensus
• Reviewed ordinance to exclude property from MW Retail BID near Woodmen and Marksheffel Roads
• Reviewed ordinance to include property into MW Retail BID near Woodmen and Marksheffel Roads
• Reviewed resolution approving MW Retail BID special revenue bonds up to $5,000,000
• Reviewed resolution approving Gold Hill Mesa No. 2 Metropolitan District bonds up to $16,000,000 and $6,700,000
• Reviewed resolution updating legislative status of privately-initiated master plans
• Reviewed resolution adopting City Council Annual Report to Citizens for April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The Division 2 Liquor and Beer License Hearings will consider several new license applications for restaurants and retail locations. The agenda also includes a hearing regarding the potential suspension or revocation of a license at a 7-Eleven.

• New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store at 8355 Razorback Road
• New Fermented Malt Beverage Off Premises License for Circle K #2709208 at 3211 Centennial Boulevard
• New Retail Liquor Store License for M.n.Y. Liquor at 3444 N Academy Boulevard
• Suspension/Revocation hearing for 7-Eleven Store #25794A at 1685 Jet Wing Drive
• Modification of Premises for Lots A Liquor at 2308 N Wahsatch Avenue

The hearing officer approved four liquor license applications and forwarded them to the state for action, postponed two applications to the April 15 hearing, and suspended a 7-Eleven store's license for 10 days for a sale-to-minor violation. The suspension was fully held in abeyance for one year, with responsible vendor training required within 60 days.

• Approved modification of premises for Lots A Liquor at 2308 N Wahsatch Ave
• Approved new hotel/restaurant license for Cracker Barrel at 8355 Razorback Rd
• Approved new fermented malt beverage license for Circle K #2709208 at 3211 Centennial Blvd
• Approved new retail liquor store license for M.n.Y Liquor at 3444 N Academy Blvd
• Approved new hotel/restaurant license for Mexican Restaurant Los Vela 2 at 3005-3007 N Hancock Ave
• Postponed beer/wine license for Gather Food Studio at 2011 W Colorado Ave to April 15
• Postponed hotel/restaurant license for SpringHill Suites/Element at 402 S Tejon St to April 15
• Suspended 7-Eleven Store #25794A at 1685 Jet Wing Dr for 10 days (held in abeyance 1 year) for sale to minor

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will consider appeals regarding a new grocery store at S. Nevada Ave. and E. Ramona Ave. The agenda also includes development plans for Airport Creek Apartments and the Cottages at Woodmen Heights. Additionally, commissioners will review annexation and zoning changes for the Space Village and Reagan Ranch areas.

• Appeal of a 23,175 square foot grocery store development
• A 134-unit multi-family development plan for Airport Creek Apartments
• Zone change and development plan for the Cottages at Woodmen Heights on 38.5 acres
• Expansion of outdoor seating for Shuga’s at S. Cascade Ave. and W. Rio Grande St.
• Annexation of 21.82 acres for Space Village Addition No. 1

The Colorado Springs Planning Commission denied two appeals challenging the Creekwalk North grocery store development and subdivision plat, upholding staff's administrative approvals. The commission also approved a use variance for the American Medical Response project at 980 Elkton Drive, despite concerns from the Pinecliff HOA about notification and traffic. Several other items were recommended for approval to City Council, including zoning changes and development plans for the Cottages at Woodmen Heights, Ellston Park, Rio Vista, and Overlook at Spring Creek projects.

• Denied Creekwalk North development plan appeal (7-0)
• Denied Creekwalk North subdivision plat appeal (7-0)
• Approved AMR use variance with conditions (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Cottages at Woodmen Heights zone change and development plan
• Recommended approval of Ellston Park zone change and PUD concept plan
• Recommended approval of Rio Vista zone change and concept plan amendment
• Recommended approval of Overlook at Spring Creek right-of-way vacation, zone change, concept plan, and development plan
• Recommended approval of Space Village Addition No. 1 annexation, zone change, and Reagan Ranch concept plan amendment

City Council

The Colorado Springs City Council will review several zoning changes and budget amendments. This includes a $2,819,000 appropriation for land acquisition and a $2,000,000 supplement for affordable housing. The council will also consider dissolving the Food Policy Advisory Board to establish a Sustainability Advisory Board.

• $2,819,000 appropriation for Phase II acquisition of up to 85 acres for open space and trails
• $2,000,000 supplemental appropriation for the Affordable Housing Fee Offset Program
• Rezoning of 28.55 acres at 1300 West Fillmore Street
• Dissolving the Food Policy Advisory Board to establish a Sustainability Advisory Board
• $500,000 supplement for the Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain Enterprise Fund

The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included final passage of ordinances dissolving the Food Policy Advisory Board and creating a Sustainability Advisory Board, a $2 million supplemental appropriation for the Affordable Housing Fee Offset Program, and several zoning changes. It also approved first readings for ordinances excluding a parcel from a business improvement district, forming the Briargate General Improvement District, and supplemental appropriations for the Summit Complex and Fisher Canyon open space acquisition. The council adopted resolutions supporting Ukraine, recognizing Single Parent's Day, and honoring a retiring employee.

• Approved consent calendar 9-0, including final passage of ordinances dissolving Food Policy Advisory Board and creating Sustainability Advisory Board
• Approved $2M supplemental appropriation for Affordable Housing Fee Offset Program (9-0)
• Approved zoning change at 1300 W. Fillmore St. from hospital/office PUD to residential/office PUD (9-0)
• Approved zoning change at 1609 S. Cascade Ave. from R2 to OR (9-0)
• Approved zoning change at Space Center Dr./N. Powers Blvd. from office/commercial PUD to multi-family/industrial PUD (9-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance excluding 12.234-acre parcel from Powers & Woodmen Business Improvement District (9-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance forming Briargate General Improvement District with mill levy up to 4.409 mills (9-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Ukrainian nation, people, and armed forces (9-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council is introducing several resolutions regarding metropolitan district service plans and bond issuances. This includes a $2,819,000 supplemental appropriation for acquiring 85 acres of property for public open space and trails. Staff will also discuss the ConnectCOS transportation master plan update and zoning regulation amendments.

• $2,819,000 supplemental appropriation for 85 acres of public open space and trails
• Debt authorization up to $200,000,000 for North Meadow Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5
• Bond issuance up to $110,000,000 for North Meadow Metropolitan District No. 5
• $1,700,000 bond issuance for Vistas at West Mesa Metropolitan Senior Cash-Flow Bonds
• Acquisition of 1.905 acres for Black Forest Rd improvements using PPRTA funds

City Council Work Session

The City Council will meet in a special closed executive session. The council will determine whether to hold this session electronically. This discussion involves security arrangements for City Hall and related legal advice.

• Determination of an electronic Closed Executive Session
• Review of security arrangements for City Hall
• Legal advice regarding security arrangements

The City Council held a special closed executive session to discuss security arrangements for City Hall and related legal advice. The council voted to proceed with the closed session, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Held closed executive session on City Hall security and legal advice (8-0)

Historic Preservation Board

This meeting is designated as an informational and training session with no action items scheduled. The agenda focuses on reviewing online planning resources and software updates.

• Overview of Planning and Development online resources for Historic Preservation
• Overview of Granicus by Elena Lobato
• Discussion regarding the HistoricCOS Action Matrix

Downtown Review Board

The Downtown Review Board will consider a development plan for a four-story mixed-use building at 119 & 121 W. Las Animas St. The proposed project includes office, civic, and residential space with associated parking. The board will also review the minutes from the February 3, 2022, meeting.

• Four-story mixed-use development plan at 119 & 121 W. Las Animas St.
• Approval of February 3, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review updates on fire mitigation and emergency evacuation planning. The session includes introductions of ordinances regarding business improvement districts and a budget supplement for the Summit Complex project. Staff will also present items under study, including an agreement for 222 E. Pikes Peak Ave.

• $500,000 supplemental appropriation for Summit Complex construction and shuttle operations
• Ordinance to exclude a 12.234-acre parcel from the Powers & Woodmen Commercial BID
• Briargate GID 2021 formation ordinance with a mill levy not exceeding 4.409 mills
• Fire mitigation and emergency evacuation planning update
• Review of DTC Cooperation Agreement for 222 E. Pikes Peak Ave

The City Council received an update on fire mitigation and emergency evacuation planning, including the proposed use of ZoneHaven software and a draft ordinance to enhance Chapter 8 of the City Code. No formal decisions were made during this work session; the items were presented for discussion and future action.

• Approved the minutes of the February 7, 2022 Work Session by consensus.
• Discussed the proposed Evacuation Planning and Education Ordinance, with direction to consider including evacuation clearance times and egress requirements.
• Heard a presentation on the proposed exclusion of a 12.234-acre parcel from the Powers & Woodmen Commercial Business Improvement District.
• Heard a presentation on the formation of the Briargate General Improvement District 2021 with a mill levy not to exceed 4.409 mills.
• Heard a request for a $500,000 supplemental appropriation to the Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain Enterprise Fund for Summit Complex construction and shuttle operations.
• Discussed the Downtown Transit Center project at 222 E. Pikes Peak Ave, including potential parking capacity and future transit services.

City Council

The City Council will review resolutions for debt issuances by the Freestyle and Meadoworks Metropolitan Districts. The agenda also includes zoning changes for properties on West Fillmore Street and South Cascade Avenue. Additionally, a $2 million appropriation for an affordable housing program is proposed.

• Bond issuance up to $53,600,000 for Freestyle Metropolitan District No. 2
• Bond issuance up to $43,000,000 for Meadoworks Metropolitan District No. 2
• $2,000,000 supplemental appropriation for the Affordable Housing Fee Offset Program
• Rezoning of 1300 West Fillmore Street for residential and office use
• Intergovernmental agreements regarding police officers in schools

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The Liquor and Beer License Hearings on February 18, 2022, approved Trinity Brewing Company's new Brew Pub License at 4630 Forge Road, Suite B, and forwarded it to the state Liquor Enforcement Division. Hearings for Gather Food Studio and Mexican Restaurant Los Vela 2 were postponed to the March 18, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Trinity Brewing Company's Brew Pub License (N-0851781) and forwarded to state Liquor Enforcement Division
• Postponed Gather Food Studio's Beer and Wine License hearing (N-0851815) to March 18, 2022
• Postponed Mexican Restaurant Los Vela 2's Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License hearing (N-0851811) to March 18, 2022

City Planning Commission

The commission will consider an ordinance regarding new Community Development Impact Fees. It will also review a conditional use development plan for a daycare home at 9262 Pacific Crest Drive. Additionally, several appeals related to short-term rentals and carport violations are scheduled to be withdrawn.

• Ordinance creating new Community Development Impact Fees
• Conditional use development plan for a daycare home at 9262 Pacific Crest Drive
• Appeal of short-term rental permit denial at 2775 Helmsdale Drive
• Withdrawal of appeals for properties on South Fourteenth Street and West Kiowa Street
• Withdrawal of carport violation appeals for Challenger Drive

The Planning Commission approved the consent calendar, including minutes from the December 16, 2021 meeting and a conditional use permit for a large daycare home at 9262 Pacific Crest Drive. The Commission also voted to postpone an ordinance on Community Development Impact Fees to the March 17, 2022 hearing. All four appeals of administrative denials were withdrawn by the appellants and the Commission approved the withdrawals.

• Approved withdrawal of appeal for Short Term Rental permit at 116 South Fourteenth Street (6:0:3:0)
• Approved withdrawal of appeal for Short Term Rental permit at 1609 West Kiowa Street (6:0:3:0)
• Approved withdrawal of appeal for carport violation at 1325 Challenger Drive (6:0:3:0)
• Approved withdrawal of appeal for carport violation at 1315 Challenger Drive (6:0:3:0)
• Approved consent calendar, including minutes from Dec 16, 2021 and conditional use permit for daycare at 9262 Pacific Crest Drive (6:0:3:0)
• Postponed ordinance on Community Development Impact Fees to March 17, 2022 hearing (6:0:3:0)
• Approved withdrawal of appeal for Short Term Rental permit at 2775 Helmsdale Drive (6:0:3:0)

City Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission is reviewing an ordinance to create new community development impact fees. The agenda also includes a development plan for a daycare home and an appeal regarding a short-term rental permit. Additionally, several previously filed appeals are being withdrawn from the record.

• Daycare home development plan at 9262 Pacific Crest Drive
• Ordinance creating new Community Development Impact Fees
• Short-term rental permit appeal for 2775 Helmsdale Drive
• Withdrawal of short-term rental appeals for 116 S 14th St and 1609 W Kiowa St
• Withdrawal of carport violation appeals for 1325 and 1315 Challenger Drive

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a $2.2 million appropriation for capital transportation infrastructure. The agenda also includes zoning changes near the intersection of Marksheffel and Barnes Roads and updates to the Colorado College Master Plan.

• $2,261,331 appropriation for capital transportation infrastructure projects
• $1,634,877 transfer from Memorial Health System Enterprise Fund to Colorado Springs Health Foundation
• Rezoning 35.727 acres southeast of the Marksheffel and Barnes Road intersection
• $1,313,796.51 bond issuance for the Barnes Center Metropolitan District
• Amendments to the Colorado College Master Plan

The City Council approved a $2.975 million settlement in a lawsuit over a shooting death involving police officers, with a 7-2 vote. The council also passed an ordinance updating the Pedestrian Access Act, which regulates sitting or lying in commercial districts, by a 7-2 vote. Several consent calendar items were approved, including supplemental appropriations and a zoning change for a planned development.

• Approved $2.975M settlement in Case No. 20-cv-1600-WJM-KMT (7-2)
• Passed Ordinance 22-07 amending Pedestrian Access Act (7-2)
• Approved $2.26M supplemental appropriation for capital transportation project (consent)
• Approved $1.63M supplemental appropriation to Memorial Health System Enterprise Fund (consent)
• Approved zoning change for 35.727 acres near Marksheffel and Barnes roads (consent)
• Approved resolution for Barnes Center Metropolitan District debt up to $1,313,796.51 (consent)
• Approved Colorado College Master Plan amendment (8-1)
• Approved Colorado College rezoning with conditions of record (8-1)

City Council Work Session

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions and ordinances during this work session. Topics include large-scale debt issuances for metropolitan districts and the establishment of a Sustainability Advisory Board. The council will also discuss police officer programs in schools and land acquisitions for road improvements.

• Debt issuance up to $53,600,000 for Freestyle Metropolitan District No. 2
• Debt issuance up to $43,000,000 for Meadoworks Metropolitan District No. 2
• Establishment of a Sustainability Advisory Board via ordinance
• $2,000,000 supplemental appropriation for the Affordable Housing Fee Offset Program
• Acquisition of 0.850 acres for Black Forest Road Improvements

The City Council approved the January 24, 2022 work session minutes as amended. They received updates on the Smart Streetlights pilot project, the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments, and several resolutions for introduction, including bond issuances for metropolitan districts, school resource officer agreements, and a land exchange. No final votes were taken on these items during the work session.

• Approved January 24, 2022 work session minutes as amended (consensus)
• Heard update on Smart Streetlights pilot project
• Heard presentation from Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments
• Introduced resolution for Freestyle MD No. 2 bond issuance up to $53.6M
• Introduced resolution for Meadoworks MD No. 2 bond issuance up to $43M
• Introduced resolution for Mountain Vista No. 2 Metropolitan District service plan
• Introduced resolution for Rock Metropolitan District service plan
• Introduced resolution for school resource officer intergovernmental agreements

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board is considering a Report of Acceptability for a wood-framed detached single vehicle carport at 1210 Wood Avenue. The meeting also includes a presentation on board training by Senior Planner William Gray.

• Report of Acceptability for a new wood-framed detached single vehicle carport at 1210 Wood Avenue
• Historic Preservation Board Training presentation

The board approved a consent calendar item allowing a new wood-framed detached single-vehicle carport at 1210 Wood Avenue. Chair Lowenberg recused herself due to a personal connection to Colorado College. The motion passed 4-0, with two members absent and one recused. The board also received training on historic preservation topics.

• Approved carport at 1210 Wood Avenue (4-0, with 2 absent, 1 recused)

Downtown Review Board

The Downtown Review Board will review a development plan for a 5-story, 51-unit live/work project. The proposal includes density bonus provisions and a building envelope warrant for the site located at the corner of E. Costilla St. and S. Wahsatch Ave.

• Proposed 5-story, 51-unit live/work development on 0.94 acres
• Form-Based Zone Development Plan with Density Bonus provisions
• Approval of December 1, 2021, meeting minutes

The Downtown Review Board approved the Artspace COS Lofts form-based zone development plan with density bonus points and a building envelope warrant, allowing a 5-story, 51-unit live/work building at the southwest corner of E. Costilla St. and S. Wahsatch Ave. The project includes affordable units, artist studio/gallery space, and 58 off-street parking stalls. The motion passed 7-0-1-1, with Board member Nicklasson recused. The approval is subject to 14 technical and informational modifications.

• Approved Artspace COS Lofts development plan with density bonus and building envelope warrant (7-0-1-1)
• Approved December 1, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0-2-0)
• Board member Nicklasson recused from Artspace COS Lofts vote due to Downtown Authority Board membership

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several master plan amendments for the Banning Lewis Ranch and Percheron areas. The agenda also includes a proposal to transfer $2,261,331 in ARPA funds toward transportation infrastructure projects. Additionally, the council will address upcoming gas and electric cost adjustments.

• $2,261,331 supplemental appropriation for transportation infrastructure from ARPA funds
• Zoning change for Banning Lewis Ranch from Industrial to Commercial and Residential
• Extension of multi-family housing revenue bonds up to $21,500,000
• Gas and electric cost adjustments effective February 1, 2022
• Ordinance amending rules for sitting or lying in commercial districts

The City Council approved on first reading an ordinance amending the Pedestrian Access Act, which prohibits sitting or lying in commercial districts, expanding its boundaries. A motion to postpone the ordinance for six months failed 3-6. The council also approved consent agenda items including zoning changes, a supplemental appropriation of $2.26 million for transportation, and utility cost adjustments.

• Approved Pedestrian Access Act expansion on first reading (7-2)
• Postponement of Pedestrian Access Act for six months failed (3-6)
• Approved $2,261,331 supplemental appropriation for capital transportation project
• Approved $1,634,877 supplemental appropriation to Memorial Health System Enterprise Fund
• Approved zoning change for 11.7 acres at Woodmen/Black Forest to PBC/AO
• Approved zoning change for 35.727 acres at Marksheffel/Barnes to PUD/AO
• Adopted gas cost adjustment effective Feb 1, 2022 (9-0)
• Adopted electric cost adjustment effective Feb 1, 2022 (9-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will conduct an oath of office for Stephannie Fortune and review several informational presentations. The session also includes introducing resolutions regarding HUD action plans and district debt issuance.

• Oath of Office for Stephannie Fortune, District 3 Member
• Resolution for Barnes Center Metropolitan District bond issuance up to $1,313,796.51
• Approval of draft 2022 Annual Action Plan for HUD submittal
• Presentation on Careers in Construction by Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs

The City Council approved the January 10, 2022 work session minutes as revised, after Councilmember Avila noted her request about homeless incarceration data was not reflected. The council also heard informational presentations on the Careers in Construction program, Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity, and the National Cybersecurity Center. No formal ordinances or resolutions were voted on during this work session.

• Approved Jan. 10, 2022 work session minutes as revised (consensus)
• Administered oath of office to Stephannie Fortune for District 3 seat

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The Division 2 Liquor and Beer License Hearings will consider several new business applications for alcohol sales. The agenda also includes a hearing regarding the potential suspension or revocation of an existing license at a 7-Eleven on South Nevada Avenue.

• New fermented malt beverage license for Circle K at 1120 Aeroplaza Drive
• New retail liquor store license for Applejack Liquors at 3180 New Center Point
• New lodging and entertainment liquor license for Tattered Cover at 112 North Tejon Street, #100
• New hotel and restaurant liquor license for Level Up Coffee & Raven Retro Games at 4730-4734 Barnes Road
• Suspension/revocation hearing for a 7-Eleven store at 1801 South Nevada Avenue

The hearing officer approved four new liquor license applications and forwarded them to the state for action. A 7-Eleven store was suspended for 30 days for selling alcohol to a minor, with additional days held in abeyance.

• Approved Circle K #2709222 fermented malt beverage license (forwarded to state)
• Approved Applejack Liquors retail liquor store license (forwarded to state)
• Approved Tattered Cover lodging and entertainment license (forwarded to state)
• Approved Level Up Coffee & Raven Retro Games hotel and restaurant license (forwarded to state)
• Suspended 7-Eleven Store 22562A license for 30 days active, 60 days held in abeyance

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing multiple large-scale development proposals, including affordable housing and master plan amendments. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding the Colorado Springs Regional Airport 20-year Master Plan update.

• Copper Rose: 182-unit multi-family residential development on 7 acres
• Crestone at Fillmore East: Master plan amendment for 28.55 acres at 1300 West Fillmore Street
• Patriot Park Commercial: PUD zone change for 18.272 acres between Space Center Drive and North Powers Boulevard
• Silver Key Affordable Housing: 50-unit senior affordable housing community at 1575 South Murray Boulevard
• Colorado Springs Regional Airport 20-year Master Plan update presentation

The commission recommended approval to City Council for the Patriot Park Commercial project, rezoning 18.272 acres between Space Center Drive and North Powers Boulevard from office/commercial to multifamily residential, industrial, and commercial uses. The vote was 7-1, with Commissioner Rickett dissenting. The related Major PUD Concept Plan Amendment was also recommended for approval 7-1. Several appeals and postponements were handled, and consent calendar items were approved.

• Recommended approval of Patriot Park zone change to PUD/AO multifamily/industrial/commercial (7-1)
• Recommended approval of Patriot Park Major PUD Concept Plan Amendment (7-1)
• Approved consent calendar including Copper Rose affordable housing (182 units) and Silver Key senior housing (50 units)
• Postponed appeal of short-term rental denial at 116 S. Fourteenth St. to Feb. 17 (8-0)
• Postponed appeal of short-term rental denial at 1609 W. Kiowa St. to Feb. 17 (8-0)
• Postponed carport violation appeals at 1325 and 1315 Challenger Dr. to Feb. 17 (8-0)
• Withdrew appeal of short-term rental denial at 3285 El Pomar Rd. (8-0)
• Withdrew zoning violation appeal at 1830 Palmer Park Blvd. (8-0)

City Council

The Colorado Springs City Council is holding a special meeting to appoint a new representative for District 3. The council will discuss and vote on filling the unexpired term for this vacancy.

• Vote to fill the City Council District 3 vacancy

The City Council held a special meeting to fill the unexpired term for the District 3 council seat. After three motions failed, a motion to appoint Stephannie Fortune passed 5-3. She will fill the vacancy created by the unexpired term.

• Motion to appoint Toby Gannett failed (2-6)
• Motion to appoint Terry Martinez failed (2-6)
• Motion to appoint Sallie Clark failed (4-4)
• Motion to appoint Stephannie Fortune passed (5-3)

City Planning Commission Work Session

The commission is reviewing various development proposals, including the 182-unit Copper Rose multi-family project and the Crestone at Fillmore East master plan amendment. Additionally, the meeting includes an update on the Colorado Springs Regional Airport's 20-year Master Plan. Several appeals regarding short-term rentals and code violations were postponed to February 2022.

• Conditional Use Development Plan for the 182-unit Copper Rose multi-family project
• Master Plan Amendment and PUD Zone Change for Crestone at Fillmore East
• PUD Zone Change and Concept Plan Amendment for Patriot Park Commercial
• Conditional Use Development Plan for a 50-unit Silver Key senior housing community
• Update on the Colorado Springs Regional Airport 20-year Master Plan

City Council

The Colorado Springs City Council is meeting to consider several land-use items, including a major amendment to the Woodmen Heights Master Plan to change 11.7 acres from commercial/office to residential, along with related rezoning and a concept plan for the Avanterra development. The council will also vote on consent calendar items such as annexations, zoning changes, right-of-way vacations, and a settlement amount in a lawsuit. Two appeals related to a short-term rental permit and a carport violation are scheduled to be postponed to later meetings.

• Major amendment to Woodmen Heights Master Plan: 11.7 acres from Community Commercial/Office to Residential (southwest of East Woodmen Road and Black Forest Road)
• Ordinance No. 21-113: Annexation of Park Vista Addition No. 9 (1.29 acres southeast of Hopeful Drive and Siferd Boulevard)
• Ordinance No. 21-115: Vacating 0.984 acres of public right-of-way on Crestone Lane south of downtown
• Ordinance No. 21-110: Amending city code regarding front yard carports
• Resolution authorizing acquisition of 1.856 acres from School District No. 20 for Black Forest Road improvements using PPRTA funds

The City Council approved the consent calendar, which included several ordinances and resolutions, and adopted resolutions authorizing the purchase of Fort Lyon Canal Company water rights for Colorado Springs Utilities. The Council also approved on first reading a resolution extending the deadline for issuance of USAFA Visitors Center Business Improvement District bonds. Several appeals and a PUD development plan were postponed to later meetings.

• Approved consent calendar including ordinances for annexation, zoning, and carport regulations (8-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing purchase of Fort Lyon Canal Company stock from Caleb Wertz (8-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing purchase of Fort Lyon Canal Company stock from Mark and Heather Wertz (8-0)
• Approved on first reading resolution extending USAFA Visitors Center BID bond issuance deadline (7-0-1, Helms recused)
• Postponed Creekside at Rockrimmon PUD appeal to January 25, 2022 (8-0)
• Postponed short-term rental appeal for 116 S. Fourteenth St. to January 25, 2022 (8-0)
• Postponed carport setback appeal to February 22, 2022 (8-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will consider several items, including a $2,261,331 appropriation for transportation infrastructure using ARPA funds. The agenda also includes proposals to expand cable service areas and update development fees for carport permits. Additionally, the council will review land acquisition for Black Forest Road improvements.

• $2,261,331 supplemental appropriation for transportation infrastructure via ARPA funding
• Expansion of StratusIQ cable television service area in the city
• Acquisition of 1.856 acres from El Paso County School District No. 20 for road improvements
• Extension of deadline to issue multi-family housing revenue bonds up to $21,500,000
• New development application fees for carport permits

The City Council approved the December 13, 2021 work session minutes by consensus. It held two closed executive sessions: one to discuss a litigation settlement over $100,000 and another for legal advice on a contract amendment and a land exchange. No substantive decisions were made in open session; all other items were presentations or introductions for future meetings.

• Approved December 13, 2021 work session minutes (consensus)
• Held closed executive session on litigation settlement over $100,000 (two-thirds consent)
• Held closed executive session on contract amendment and land exchange (two-thirds consent)

City Council

The Colorado Springs City Council held a special meeting to fill a vacancy in District 3. The agenda item focused on appointing Stephannie Fortune to the unexpired term.

• Appointment of Stephannie Fortune to the City Council District 3 vacancy

The City Council held a special meeting to fill the vacant District 3 council seat by appointment, as required by the City Charter before the January 31, 2022 deadline. After public comment both for and against, a motion to appoint Stephannie Fortune failed on a 4-4 tie vote. Council will schedule another special meeting to make the appointment before the deadline.

• Motion to appoint Stephannie Fortune to District 3 seat failed (4-4)
• Council scheduled a future special meeting to fill the vacancy before Jan 31, 2022

City Council

This is a scheduled test meeting for staff members. The agenda contains only procedural test files and no substantive legislative items or public hearings.

• Test File 122-048
• Test File 222-049
• Test File 322-050

Historic Preservation Board

The board will review the minutes from the December 6, 2021 meeting. It will also consider a Report of Acceptability for replacing an existing deck with a new one at 1513 North Nevada Avenue.

• Deck replacement at 1513 North Nevada Avenue
• Approval of December 6, 2021 meeting minutes

The board approved a Report of Acceptability allowing replacement of an existing deck at 1513 North Nevada Avenue, with a technical modification changing the railing from black to white. The December 6, 2021 meeting minutes were also approved as amended. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Report of Acceptability for deck replacement at 1513 N Nevada Ave with railing color changed from black to white (7-0)
• Approved December 6, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)