Tag: development
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Monument places moratorium on planning applications for new construction
The town of Monument voted this week to place a moratorium in effect through July on accepting planning applications for new construction projects following the resignation of the fifth planning director since 2020. It’s a decision that could slow development, but town officials say the pause is needed with a critical vacancy. Town Manager Mike…
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Approved rezoning paves way to reshape land east of Black Forest into residential subdivision
Plans to transform 350 acres of agricultural land east of Black Forest into a residential subdivision are closer to reality after the Board of El Paso County Commissioners on Jan. 11 unanimously approved a developer’s request to rezone the property. The new land designation paves the way for Monument-based developer PT Overlook LLC to transform…
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Approved rezoning paves way to reshape agricultural El Paso County land into residential subdivision
Plans to transform 350 acres of agricultural land northwest of Peyton into a residential subdivision are closer to reality after the Board of El Paso County Commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved a developer’s request to rezone the property. The new land designation paves the way for Monument-based developer PT Overlook LLC to transform the land…
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Aurora residents fear new luxury developments may be beginning of slow gentrification process
New luxury developments popping up in Aurora near East Colfax have caused concern for some residents who have noticed crime and other activities that previously took place on development sites creeping into their neighborhood. Others share concern that the developments may displace the area’s vibrant immigrant community.
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Controversial housing development in Fountain wins approval
The Fountain City Council approved a request last week that will add nearly 1,200 single- and multi-family homes, a new school and several businesses on the city’s northeastern boundary. The council unanimously approved a new design plan for an approximately 275-acre development called Corvallis, located south of Fontaine Boulevard and west of Marksheffel Road. It will…
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El Paso County commissioners authorize addition of more than 1,200 homes near Security-Widefield
Plans to add more than 1,200 homes in the Waterview North development near Security-Widefield are going forward. The El Paso County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a request by owner CPR Entitlements LLC to reduce the amount of industrial land previously approved in the 681-acre development’s plan by about 53 acres and commercial…
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El Paso County commissioners authorize addition of more than 1,200 homes near Security-Widefield
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Plans to add more than 1,200 homes in the Waterview North development near Security-Widefield are going forward. The El Paso County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a request by owner CPR Entitlements LLC to reduce the amount of industrial land previously approved in…
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El Paso County commissioners to mull request to add more than 1,200 homes near Security-Widefield
County commissioners next week will mull an amendment to a plan for portions of the proposed Waterview North development near Security-Widefield to add more than 1,200 homes there. Owner CPR Entitlements LLC seeks approval to reduce the amount of industrial land previously approved in the 681-acre development’s plan by about 53 acres and commercial land…
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El Paso County commissioners to mull request to add more than 1,200 homes near Security-Widefield
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save County commissioners next week will mull an amendment to a plan for portions of the proposed Waterview North development near Security-Widefield to add more than 1,200 homes there. Owner CPR Entitlements LLC seeks approval to reduce the amount of industrial land previously approved in the…
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Colorado Springs considers changing land-use, planning appeals process to cut out city council
The Colorado Springs City Council may no longer have the last word on appeals of land-use or planning decisions, if a proposed change to the new zoning code is approved. If approved, lower boards of appointees, such as the planning commission and Historic Preservation Board, would have the final say on appeals of administrative decisions…