Palmer High School Expansion

City Planning Commission (City of Colorado Springs) — Meeting Minutes, December 10, 2025

Planning Commission met December 10, 2025 at the Regional Development Center (2880 International Cir.). Eight commissioners present. Actions included approval of past meeting minutes; recommending adoption of 2026 Rules & Procedures; consent approval of a retail marijuana cultivation conditional use and an urban renewal plan; denial of an appeal to the Colorado Springs Temple development approval with modifications (matte steeple finish and limited top-tier illumination); unanimous recommendations for the Palmer High School zone change, land use plan, and related matters including a recommended vacation of East Boulder Street with conditions; recommendation to create the Moreno & Cascade Urban Renewal Area (including an attainable housing component funded by TIF); and recommending an update to the Sign Ordinance (UDC Chapter 7). Commissioner Sipilovic’s resignation was noted; a replacement is expected after the first City Council meeting in January.