Summary
Planning Commission (Sept. 10, 2025): approvals for minutes/consent items; Dakota Crossing setback modification approved; Briargate rezoning and land use plan recommended for denial; Old Ranch Road self‑storage appeal denied
Colorado SpringsSep 10, 20253 min read
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The City of Colorado Springs Planning Commission met Sept. 10, 2025 at the Regional Development Center (2880 International Cir.). Seven commissioners were present; two were absent (Commissioners Slattery and Gigiano). Key actions: approval of the Aug. 13, 2025 minutes and the Consent Calendar (including Phelan Gardens zone map amendment and Woodmen Road Addition No. 3 annexation); approval of a Conditional Use Minor Modification for the Dakota Crossing single‑family detached project to remove a garage/front‑yard setback condition (majority vote; Commissioners Cecil and Robbins opposed); recommendation to City Council to deny the Briargate Church rezoning (A/AF‑O to MX‑M/AF‑O) and the associated Land Use Plan; denial of the appeal of the Old Ranch Road Self Storage development plan, thereby affirming the administrative approval. Several items generated public comment focused on traffic, neighborhood compatibility, wildlife habitat, and safety.
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- Approved minutes for the August 13, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (unanimous among those present; two commissioners absent).
- Approved the Consent Calendar, including the Phelan Gardens zone map amendment and Woodmen Road Addition No. 3 annexation.
- Approved the Dakota Crossing Conditional Use Minor Modification to remove the prior condition related to garage/front yard setbacks (approved by majority; Commissioners Cecil and Robbins opposed; Commissioners Slattery and Gigiano absent).
- Recommended denial to City Council of the Briargate Church – Assembly of God zoning map amendment (rezoning 7.73 acres from A/AF‑O to MX‑M/AF‑O) based on findings that the request did not meet rezoning criteria.
- Recommended denial to City Council of the Briargate Church Land Use Plan for the same 7.73 acres, finding it did not comply with land use plan review criteria.
- Denied the appeal of the Old Ranch Road Self Storage Development Plan and affirmed the administrative approval of the development plan (motion passed; majority in favor; two commissioners opposed; two absent).
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City Planning Commission
Sep 10, 2025, 12:00 AM2880 International Cir., 2nd Floor, Hearing Roomscheduled
Agenda
- CPC - All meetings are open to the public. Those who wish to participate may do so in person or via phone. Online: coloradosprings.gov/springstv | Facebook Live: Colorado Springs City Council Facebook Page | TV: Comcast Channel 18 and 880 (HD); - Stratus IQ Channel 99 (Streaming) By phone: Dial 1-720-617-3426, enter Conf ID: 487 531 137# and wait to be admitted. If you would like to comment on an agenda item, please contact the case planner for the item at 719-385-5905. If you are unable to contact them, there will still be an opportunity to speak during the meeting. Attendees participating by phone will be muted upon entry to the meeting. Please wait to be called on before speaking. Once an item has been heard, the Chair will open the public portion of the hearing for comments. There is a three (3) minute time limit for each person. Phone attendees must press *6 to un-mute.
- Call to Order and Roll Call
- Changes to Agenda/Postponements
- Communications
- Kenneth Casey - Planning Commission Chair
- Approval of the Minutes
- Minutes for the August 13, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting Presenter: Andrea Slattery, City Planning Commission Chair
- Consent Calendar
- A Conditional Use Minor Modification to remove a condition, relating to front yard setbacks, of approval from the approved conditional use allowing single-family detached residential in MX-M/AP-O (Mixed-Use Medium Scale with Airport Overlay) Zone District consisting of 7.62 acres northwest of the future intersection of South Chelton and Hancock Expressway. (Quasi-judicial) Council District # 4 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
- Ordinance No. 25-78 to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 4.09 acres located at 4955, 4965, 4985, 4995, and 5015 Austin Bluffs Parkway from MX-N/cr/AP-O (Mixed-Use Neighborhood Scale with Conditions of Record and Airport Overlay) and RE/AP-O (Single-Family Estate with Airport Overlay) to MX-M/AP-O (Mixed-Use Medium Scale with Airport Overlay). (Quasi-judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) Related Files: N/A Council District #6 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department
- Conditional Use to allow Club, Lodge, and Service Organization use in the R-5 (Multi-Family High) zone district located at 420 North Nevada Avenue. (Quasi-Judicial) Council District # 3 Presenter: William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
- A Resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as Woodmen Road Addition No. 3 Annexation consisting of 0.11 acres to be in substantial compliance with section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting a hearing date of November 10, 2025, for the Colorado Springs City Council to consider the annexation of the area. (Legislative) Related Files: N/A Council District # 1 (Upon successful annexation) Presenter: Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
- A Zoning Map Amendment (rezone) consisting of 7.73 acres located northeast of Voyager Parkway and Springcrest Road from A/AF-O (Agriculture with United State Air Force Academy Overlay) to MX-M/AF-O (Mixed-Use Medium Scale with United State Air Force Academy Overlay). (Quasi-Judicial) Council District #2 Presenter: Austin Cooper, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
- Establishment of the Briargate Church – Assembly of God Land Use Plan for Residential, Commercial and Public/Institutional uses and consisting of 7.73 acres located northeast of Voyager Parkway and Springcrest Road. (Quasi-Judicial) Council District #2 Presenter: Austin Cooper, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
- An Appeal of the administrative approval for the Old Ranch Storage Filing No 1 Development Plan consisting of 4.70 acres located at the northeast corner of Old Ranch Road and Rhinestone Drive. Council District #2 Presenter: Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
- Items Called Off Consent Calendar
- Unfinished Business
- New Business
- Presentations
- Adjourn
- Kevin Walker - Planning Director
- Woodmen Road Addition No. 3 Annexation
- Phelan Gardens Zone Map Amendment
- Colorado Springs Conservatory
- Dakota Crossing Conditional Use Minor Modification
- Briargate Church - Assembly of God Rezoning
- Old Ranch Road Self Storage
- An Appeal of the administrative approval for the Old Ranch Storage Filing No 1 Development Plan consisting of 4.70 acres located at the northeast corner of Old Ranch Road and Rhinestone Drive. Council District #2 Presenter: Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
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