Colorado Springs, CO

City Council Work Session

City Council

City Council

City Council

The City Council will consider authorizing up to $695 million in utility system bonds, including refunding bonds and improvement bonds, and will vote on electric rate changes including net metering and cost adjustment rates. The agenda also includes several consent items on business licensing code changes, stormwater fees, and property acquisition.

• Ordinance 26-49: refunding utility bonds up to $225,000,000
• Ordinance 26-50: improvement bonds up to $470,000,000 ($330M tax-exempt, $140M taxable)
• Resolution setting electric cost adjustment rates effective Oct 1, 2026
• Resolution to acquire property at 37433 County Road 371, Buena Vista for Homestake Water Project
• Ordinance 26-48 dissolving Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority

City Council Work Session

The Colorado Springs City Council will hold a work session to review several items, including a proposed ordinance to amend the 2026 budget to eliminate a scheduled furlough day on November 25, 2026. They will also review a draft resolution setting new electric rates for Colorado Springs Utilities, a resolution adopting Civil Service Commission rules, and a lease amendment for the City Auditorium. The agenda includes a quarterly financial report and an update on the Lodgers and Auto Rental Tax (LART) contract.

• Ordinance amending 2026 budget for supplemental appropriation to eliminate Nov 25, 2026 furlough day
• Draft resolution setting electric rates for Colorado Springs Utilities (net metering rate case)
• Resolution adopting Civil Service Commission rules for police and fire (effective Sept 8, 2026)
• Resolution amending City Auditorium lease with AVA Presents, LLC to extend rent abatement to April 1, 2027
• Quarterly financial report and LART contract mid-year update

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to decide whether to enter a closed executive session. The closed session would cover legal advice on negotiating a real property interest in a portion of Wilson Ranch Park and on refunds of sales and use tax to qualified entities for construction projects. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items.

• Closed executive session on real property interest in Wilson Ranch Park
• Closed executive session on sales and use tax refunds for qualified construction entities
• Legal consultation with City Attorney Stefanie Boster

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The Colorado Springs Liquor and Beer License Hearings Division 2 will hold a public hearing on seven new liquor license applications. Residents may speak for or against any application, and written comments must be filed with the City Clerk by noon on the Tuesday before the meeting. The agenda is limited to these license hearings and procedural items.

• Bonchon — Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License, 140 E Cheyenne Road, Suite 100
• Goat Patch Brewing Co — Brew Pub License, 2727 N Cascade Avenue, Suites 100-125
• Goat Patch Brewing Co — Brew Pub License, 12245 Voyager Parkway, Suite 100
• Koba Grill and Hot Pot — Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License, 3680 N Citadel Drive
• Bright Eyed — Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License, 249 E Colorado Avenue

Hearing Officer Pratt approved seven new liquor, brew pub, beer and wine, and fermented malt beverage license applications during the September 18, 2026 hearing. All approved applications were forwarded to the Liquor Enforcement Division of the Colorado Department of Revenue for action. Item 3.G was heard out of order before item 3.F.

• Approved new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Bonchon at 140 E Cheyenne Road, Suite 100
• Approved new Brew Pub Liquor License for Goat Patch Brewing Co at 2727 N Cascade Avenue, Suites 100, 110, 117, 120, 123 & 125
• Approved new Brew Pub Liquor License for Goat Patch Brewing Co at 12245 Voyager Parkway, Suite 100
• Approved new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Koba Grill and Hot Pot at 3680 N Citadel Drive
• Approved new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Bright Eyed at 249 E Colorado Avenue
• Approved new Beer and Wine License for Glo Nails Spa 3 at 8099 Carmela Grove, Suite 100
• Approved new Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer License for Neighborhood Mart at 1740 Shasta Drive

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to hear an appeal of the City Planning Commission's decision to deny prior appeals of the administrative approval of a major modification to the development plan for Corporate Ridge Filing No. 1 Lot 4, located at 1565 High Tech Way. The project, referred to as Project Taurus, involves a quasi-judicial public hearing with limited public comment. The Council will decide whether to uphold the denial or approve the modification with conditions.

• Appeal of Planning Commission denial for Development Plan Major Modification at 1565 High Tech Way (Project Taurus)
• Public hearing with up to 120 speakers, each limited to two minutes
• Related files: DEPN-26-0039; APPL-26-0003; APPL-26-0004
• Located in Council District 1
• Attachments include geologic hazard report, noise impact report, and sound monitoring plan

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings and consider a consent calendar item. The main action is a report of acceptability to re-roof the Loomis Residence at 610 Park Terrace with a barrel-style stone-coated steel tile roof. The meeting is open to the public with options to attend in person or by phone.

• Re-roof proposal for Loomis Residence, 610 Park Terrace, with stone-coated steel tile roof (HIST-26-0007)
• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2026 and August 3, 2026 meetings
• Public comment allowed with 3-minute limit per speaker

City Planning Commission

The Colorado Springs City Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several zoning changes, land use plans, and an ordinance amendment. Key items include a proposed ordinance on accessory dwelling unit height allowances, rezones for properties on Old Ranch Road, South Murray Boulevard, East Platte Avenue/Wooten Road, and East Las Animas Street, along with related land use plan approvals. The commission will also appoint its chair and vice chair and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 7 (UDC) regarding height allowances for accessory dwelling units (CODE-26-0004)
• Rezone of 4.88 acres near Tamlin Road and North Marksheffel Road to Public Facilities (ZONE-25-0017)
• Rezone of 3.8 acres at 1907 South Murray Boulevard to Mixed-Use Neighborhood Scale (ZONE-26-0013) and establishment of Creekbend Land Use Plan (LUPL-26-0004)
• Rezone of 22.37 acres near East Platte Avenue and Wooten Road to Light Industrial (ZONE-25-0029) and Wagner Equipment Land Use Plan (LUPL-25-0018)
• Rezone of 1.20 acres at 202, 251, 252 East Las Animas Street to increase density to 184 dwelling units per acre (ZONE-24-0011) and major modification to Lowell Neighborhood Land Use Plan (LUPL-24-0010)

City Council Work Session

The Colorado Springs City Council work session includes an informational presentation on the Homelessness Response Action Plan, plus introductions of ordinances and resolutions on stormwater fee collection, ethics code amendments, and an internal audit charter. The council will also discuss authorizing out-of-state travel for members and review previous minutes.

• Informational presentation on the Homelessness Response Action Plan
• Ordinance certifying delinquent stormwater fees to El Paso County Treasurer for collection
• Ordinance amending Code of Ethics (Article 3, Chapter 1)
• Resolution adopting Internal Audit Charter effective September 22, 2026
• Resolution authorizing agreement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for site protection

In a work session with no ordinances or resolutions voted on, City Council agreed by consensus to authorize the City to represent officers in the Thomas Wade vs. Troy Bauer et al. case (El Paso County District Court No. 26CV31641), on the recommendation of the Civil Action Investigation Committee. Council also approved by consensus out-of-state travel requests from Councilmembers Gold and Rainey (National League of Cities City Summit, Nashville, TN, Nov. 19-21, 2026) and Councilmember Donelson (Huntsville, AL with the Chamber of Commerce and EDC). The August 24, 2026 work session minutes were approved by consensus. Staff presented information on the Homelessness Response Action Plan, the Code of Ethics ordinance, the Internal Audit Charter resolution, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers memorandum of agreement, and delinquent stormwater fee certification; no votes were recorded on these items.

• Authorized City to defend officers in Thomas Wade vs. Troy Bauer, Tim Kuhl, Andrew Leeper, Jason Reeser (Case No. 26CV31641) by consensus
• Approved August 24, 2026 Work Session minutes by consensus
• Approved Councilmember Gold and Rainey travel to NLC City Summit, Nashville, TN, Nov. 19-21, 2026 by consensus
• Approved Councilmember Donelson travel to Huntsville, AL with Chamber of Commerce and EDC by consensus

City Council

The Colorado Springs City Council will hold a public hearing and second readings on multiple zoning map amendments for the Banning Lewis Ranch development, including changes to over 1,200 acres across several parcels. Additionally, council will consider two large bond ordinances totaling up to $555 million for utilities system improvements and refunding, along with other administrative and business license code updates.

• Ordinance 26-46 amending city code for claims management procedures
• Ordinance 26-47 amending workers' compensation claims management procedures
• Ordinance 26-48 dissolving the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority
• Ordinance 26-40 rezoning 7.79 acres at Buckingham Drive from BP/cr to LI/cr (2nd reading)
• $225M utilities system refunding revenue bonds and $330M improvement revenue bonds (tax-exempt) and $140M (taxable)

Colorado Springs City Council approved a series of zoning, land-use, and right-of-way actions for Banning Lewis Ranch Villages B2 and C, including a 501.99-acre rezone to a planned development district and a 546.79-acre rezone to R-Flex Medium. The council also passed on first reading ordinances authorizing up to $225 million in utilities refunding bonds and up to $470 million in utilities improvement bonds, and approved a use variance for a coffee shop at 16 E. Platte Avenue. A second-reading ordinance dissolving the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority was postponed to September 22, 2026, after a 6-3 vote to allow public comment. Most items passed 9-0; the Buckingham Drive light industrial rezone passed 8-2 with Donelson and Gold opposed.

• Approved consent calendar 9-0, including Ordinance 26-39 (Briargate BID board), 26-46 and 26-47 (claims and workers' comp code), and Resolution 73-26 (GOCO COS Creek Plan study)
• Approved first reading of utilities refunding revenue bonds up to $225,000,000 (Ordinance 26-49) on consent
• Approved first reading of utilities improvement revenue bonds up to $330,000,000 tax-exempt and $140,000,000 taxable (Ordinance 26-50) on consent
• Approved 8-2 the Buckingham Drive rezone of 7.79 acres from BP/cr to LI/cr (Ordinance 26-38); Donelson and Gold voted no
• Postponed 9-0 the ordinance dissolving the Old Colorado City DDA (Ordinance 26-48) to September 22, 2026, after a 6-3 vote to allow public comment
• Approved 9-0 the Banning Lewis Ranch Village B2 rezone of 501.99 acres to PDZ/AP-O/SS-O (Ordinance 26-40)
• Approved 9-0 the Banning Lewis Ranch Village C rezone of 546.79 acres to R-Flex Medium/AP-O/SS-O (Ordinance 26-43)
• Approved 9-0 a use variance for a coffee shop at 16 E. Platte Avenue in the R-5 zone

City Planning Commission Work Session

The Colorado Springs City Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss and potentially act on several quasi-judicial items, including zone map amendments, land use plans, and a legislative ordinance on accessory dwelling unit (ADU) heights. No public comments are taken during this informal meeting.

• Rezone 4.88 acres near Tamlin and North Marksheffel Roads to Public Facilities for a Cherokee Metro District water tank
• Rezone 3.8 acres at 1907 South Murray Boulevard to Mixed-Use Neighborhood Scale and establish Creekbend Land Use Plan
• Rezone 22.37 acres near East Platte Avenue and Wooten Road to Light Industrial and establish Wagner Equipment Land Use Plan
• Rezone 1.20 acres at 202, 251, 252 East Las Animas Street to increase density to 184 dwelling units per acre and modify Lowell Neighborhood Land Use Plan
• Ordinance to amend height allowances for accessory dwelling units (ADUs)

City Council

The Colorado Springs City Council is meeting to set public hearing dates for several land-use items, including large rezonings in the Banning Lewis Ranch area, a service plan for a new metropolitan district, and a Briargate business improvement district board vacancy. The council will also hold public hearings on two rezonings, consider amendments to Colorado Springs Utilities' claims and workers' compensation codes, and discuss dissolving the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority.

• First reading to set Sept. 8 hearing for Briargate Center BID board vacancy ordinance
• Resolution approving Kettle Creek Metropolitan District service plan (north of Old Ranch Road, east of Voyager Parkway)
• First readings to set Sept. 8 hearings for multiple Banning Lewis Ranch rezonings (Village B2 and Village C) and right-of-way vacations
• Public hearing on Colorado Springs Utilities' July 2026 Net Metering Rate Case
• Second reading and public hearing for rezonings at 5325 Mark Dabling Blvd and 4290-4340 Buckingham Drive

The City Council voted to approve the first reading of an ordinance dissolving the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority. Council also approved a resolution establishing new net metering electric rates and passed multiple zoning map amendments, including rezonings on Buckingham Drive and Mark Dabling Boulevard.

• Approved resolution setting new electric net metering rates (6-2)
• Approved Ordinance 26-48 dissolving the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority on first reading (5-4)
• Approved second reading and final passage of Ordinance 26-37 rezoning 5.41 acres at 5325 Mark Dabling Blvd to MX-M (8-0)
• Approved amendment to prohibit data centers for the Buckingham Drive rezoning (5-3)
• Approved second reading and final passage of Ordinance 26-38 rezoning 7.79 acres on Buckingham Drive to Light Industrial with conditions (7-1)
• Approved consent calendar including numerous planning ordinances, resolutions, and board appointments (8-0)
• Approved CSU claims management and workers' compensation code amendments on first reading (8-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council work session will hear mid-year updates from tourism and cultural organizations funded by the Lodgers and Auto Rental Tax, and consider several ordinances to repeal and reordain business licensing code articles, plus a resolution to dissolve the City Council Engagement Program and one supporting a stormwater feasibility study agreement.

• Resolution to repeal Resolution No. 30-14, dissolving the Colorado Springs City Council Engagement Program
• Ordinance repealing and reordaining Article 1 of Chapter 2 (Business License Provisions)
• Ordinance repealing and reordaining Article 3 (Sales of Goods and Services)
• Ordinance repealing and reordaining Article 4 (Adult Use Businesses)
• Resolution supporting agreement with Great Outdoors Colorado for COS Creek Plan Feasibility Study

During the work session, City Council made no substantive legislative decisions, focusing instead on reports and introductions. Council reviewed mid-year Lodgers and Auto Rental Tax reports from VisitCOS and COPPeR. Staff introduced proposed revisions to city business licensing codes, the dissolution of the inactive Civic Engagement Program, and a grant agreement for the COS Creek Plan Feasibility Study.

• Approved August 10, 2026 work session minutes (consensus)
• Reviewed mid-year 2026 LART contract updates from VisitCOS and COPPeR
• Introduced resolution to repeal Resolution 30-14 and dissolve Civic Engagement Program
• Introduced ordinances repealing and reordaining Chapter 2 business licensing regulations
• Introduced resolution supporting GOCO grant agreement for COS Creek Plan Feasibility Study

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to decide whether to enter a closed executive session to receive legal advice and negotiate the sale of Meadows Park Community Center. The agenda contains only this item and procedural actions.

• Closed executive session discussion on sale of Meadows Park Community Center
• Legal consultation with City Attorney Stefanie Boster
• Authority cited: City Charter art. III, § 3-60(d) and Colorado Open Meetings Act

The City Council held a closed executive session to receive legal advice and give instructions to negotiators regarding the sale of Meadows Park Community Center. The session was approved in open session by at least two-thirds of Council, as required. No other business was taken up, and the meeting adjourned at 12:31 PM. No substantive decisions were recorded in open session.

• Agreed (at least two-thirds) to hold a closed executive session on the sale of Meadows Park Community Center
• Adjourned at 12:31 PM with no further business

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The City of Colorado Springs will hold a public hearing to consider 10 new liquor license applications, including tavern, hotel and restaurant, and fermented malt beverage and wine retailer licenses. Interested parties may appear to support or oppose any application. One application, for Shop & Smile African & Int'l Market, was postponed from the July 17, 2026 hearing.

• 1876 Club LLC d/b/a 1876 Club — new Tavern Liquor License at 120 E Kiowa Street
• Cafe Madro LLC d/b/a Cafe Madro — new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at 121 S Tejon Street, Suite 100
• BT East LLC d/b/a Burnt Toast — new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at 3265 Cinema Point
• Shop & Smile LTD d/b/a Shop and Smile African & Int'l Market — new Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer License at 2420 S Academy Boulevard (postponed from July 17, 2026)
• KHP North Academy LLC d/b/a KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot — new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at 7695 N Academy Boulevard

The hearing officer approved all 10 new liquor license applications and forwarded them to the state Liquor Enforcement Division. The licenses include tavern, hotel and restaurant, and fermented malt beverage and wine retailer licenses for various businesses across the city. One application, for Shop and Smile African & Int'l Market, had been postponed from the July 17 hearing.

• Approved 1876 Club tavern license at 120 E Kiowa St
• Approved Cafe Madro hotel/restaurant license at 121 S Tejon St
• Approved Burnt Toast hotel/restaurant license at 3265 Cinema Point
• Approved Shop and Smile African & Int'l Market wine retailer license at 2420 S Academy Blvd
• Approved Mercado Mi Isla wine retailer license at 658-668 & 676 N Circle Dr
• Approved Rumba Tropical Bar & Grill hotel/restaurant license at 4737 & 4743 N Academy Blvd
• Approved El Rincon Catracho hotel/restaurant license at 1853 S Academy Blvd
• Approved La Sala Bar tavern license at 2412-100 S Academy Blvd

City Council

City Planning Commission

The Colorado Springs City Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 12, 2026, hearing several quasi-judicial items including a street name change, a development standards adjustment for higher residential density, a parking variance for a restaurant, and a use variance for a coffee shop. The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings. All items are open for public comment, with a three-minute limit per speaker.

• Street name change from Sugarbowl Grove to Sugarbowl Point near South Chelton Road and Delta Drive (SUBD-26-0049)
• Development standards adjustment to allow 13.33 dwelling units per acre at 501 N Wahsatch Ave, where 8 is normally allowed (DVSA-25-0003)
• Parking variance to allow 1 off-street space instead of 7 for restaurant at 2001 West Colorado Ave (NVAR-26-0005)
• Use variance to allow a coffee shop restaurant in R-5 zone at 16 E Platte Ave (UVAR-26-0004)
• Approval of minutes from July 2 and July 8, 2026 meetings

The Colorado Springs City Planning Commission approved a Development Standards Adjustment allowing a residential density of 13.34 dwelling units per acre at 501 N Wahsatch Avenue, where 8 units per acre is normally allowed. The commission also approved a parking variance for a restaurant at 2001 West Colorado Avenue and recommended approval of a use variance for a coffee shop at Woodmen Valley Chapel. All decisions were made with specific vote tallies and conditions.

• Approved Development Standards Adjustment for 501 N Wahsatch Ave (8-0-1)
• Approved Non-Use Variance for 2001 W Colorado Ave restaurant parking (8-1)
• Recommended approval of Use Variance for Woodmen Valley Chapel coffee shop (8-1)
• Approved Consent Calendar except item 5.B (8-0-1)
• Approved minutes for July 2, 2026 Work Session (7-0-1-1)
• Approved minutes for July 8, 2026 meeting (7-0-1-1)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes several first-reading items: a resolution to issue revenue bonds for low- and middle-income housing, a service plan for the Kettle Creek Metropolitan District, a wastewater treatment agreement with Garden Valley Water and Sanitation District, and two rezoning requests. The council will also consider three annexation petitions and a supplemental appropriation of $458,000 from the Retail Marijuana Tax Fund for security services in the South Nevada corridor.

• Resolution to issue revenue bonds for low- and middle-income housing
• Service plan for Kettle Creek Metropolitan District north of Old Ranch Road
• Rezoning of 5.41 acres at 5325 Mark Dabling Boulevard from MX-N/SS-O to MX-M/SS-O
• Rezoning of 7.79 acres on Buckingham Drive from BP/CR to LI/CR
• Supplemental appropriation of $458,000 from Retail Marijuana Tax Fund for South Nevada corridor security

The Colorado Springs City Council approved a supplemental appropriation of $458,000 from the Retail Marijuana Tax Fund to provide security services in the South Nevada corridor through a contract with the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority. Council also approved board appointments, recognized Allen Beauchamp for community service, passed multiple consent items, and voted to postpone several zoning, district service plan, and claims management items to August 25, 2026.

• Approved $458,000 supplemental appropriation from Retail Marijuana Tax Fund for South Nevada corridor security services (7-2)
• Approved City Council appointments to boards, commissions, and committees (9-0)
• Postponed Kettle Creek Metropolitan District Service Plan to August 25, 2026 (9-0)
• Approved zone change at 5325 Mark Dabling Boulevard on first reading and set public hearing for August 25, 2026 (8-1)
• Approved zone change at Buckingham Drive on first reading and set public hearing for August 25, 2026 (7-2)
• Postponed CSU claims management and workers' compensation ordinances to August 25, 2026 (8-1)

City Council Work Session

The Colorado Springs City Council work session will review proposed amendments to city code regarding claims management and workers' compensation claims management, presented by Colorado Springs Utilities. The agenda also includes an executive session on pending litigation, a presentation on the Clean and Safe program, and an overview of the City Parking Enterprise. No final votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and study.

• Ordinance amending Part 5 (Claims Management) of city code
• Ordinance amending Part 6 (Workers' Compensation) of city code
• Executive session on Acacia Lyn-Darr v. City of Colorado Springs, Case No. 26-cv-02187
• Clean and Safe presentation by Downtown Partnership
• Overview of City Parking Enterprise

The Colorado Springs City Council held a work session on August 10, 2026, where they approved the July 27, 2026 work session minutes and agreed to represent an officer in a civil action case. Council also reviewed presentations on the downtown Clean and Safe Program and the City Parking Enterprise, and discussed proposed ordinances regarding claims management and workers' compensation.

• Approved July 27, 2026 Work Session Meeting Minutes (Consensus)
• Authorized the City to represent the officer in Acacia Lyn-Darr v. John Pannunzio et al., Case No. 26-cv-02187 (Consensus)

City Planning Commission Work Session

The City Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss several quasi-judicial items, including a development standards adjustment to allow higher residential density at 501 N Wahsatch Avenue, a parking variance for La Kitchen at 2001 West Colorado Avenue, and a use variance for a coffee shop at Woodmen Valley Chapel. The agenda also includes a consent item for a street name change from Sugarbowl Grove to Sugarbowl Point.

• Development Standards Adjustment for 13.33 dwelling units per acre at 501 N Wahsatch Ave (R-4 zone, 8 units/acre allowed)
• Non-Use Variance for La Kitchen to allow 1 off-street parking space instead of 7 at 2001 West Colorado Ave
• Use Variance to allow a coffee shop (restaurant use) in R-5 zone at 16 E Platte Ave (Woodmen Valley Chapel)
• Street name change from Sugarbowl Grove to Sugarbowl Point near South Chelton Road and Delta Drive

The City Planning Commission held a work session with no final votes. Chair Nadine Hensler postponed the annual meeting to September and scheduled optional training for new members. City Attorney Trevor Gloss advised postponing all discussion of Project Taurus and data centers until next steps are clear. Staff presented three upcoming items: a street name change, a development standards adjustment, and two variances, all scheduled for future hearings.

• Postponed annual meeting to September for elections and agenda preparation
• Scheduled optional training for new alternates and member for the following Wednesday
• Advised postponing discussion of Project Taurus and data centers until final decision
• Discussed discontinuing printed maps in favor of electronic versions
• Heard street name change from Sugarbowl Grove to Sugarbowl Point (no vote)
• Heard development standards adjustment for 501 N Wahsatch Ave (no vote)
• Heard La Kitchen parking variance, continued from July (no vote)
• Heard Woodmen Valley Chapel coffee shop use variance (no vote)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will meet to review a Report of Acceptability for a residential addition. The board will also conduct a training session and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Report of Acceptability for a 60 square feet front portico addition at 10 West Buena Ventura Street
• Historic Preservation Board Training

The Historic Preservation Board approved a report of acceptability for a 60-square-foot front portico addition to the Griego Residence. The board also voted to postpone approval of the May 5, 2026, meeting minutes and approved the June 1, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Approved Report of Acceptability for Griego Residence front portico addition (4-0-3)
• Postponed approval of May 5, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0-3)
• Approved June 1, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0-3)

City Council

The City Council will consider a supplemental appropriation of $458,000 from the Retail Marijuana Tax Fund to fund security services in the South Nevada corridor via the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority. Other agenda items include annexations, zoning changes, a new urban forest code, adoption of the Southeast Strong Neighborhood Plan, and confirmation of a municipal judge.

• $458,000 supplemental appropriation for security services in South Nevada corridor (10A)
• Annexation of Kettle Creek Addition, 19.88 acres northeast of Kettle Creek and Old Ranch roads (4A.C)
• Rezoning of Kettle Creek area to R-Flex Medium with Streamside and Air Force Academy overlays (4A.D)
• Adoption of the Southeast Strong Neighborhood Plan and Community Strategy (10B)
• Ordinances to repeal and replace urban forest regulations (4A.A, 4A.B)

City Planning Commission

City Council Work Session

City Council will discuss the issuance of revenue bonds for residential facilities and a service plan for the Kettle Creek Metropolitan District. The session includes presentations on health and housing inventory, as well as performance evaluations for the City Council Administrator and City Auditor.

• Proposed resolution to issue revenue bonds for low-and middle-income residential facilities
• Proposed service plan for Kettle Creek Metropolitan District (north of Old Ranch Road, east of Voyager Parkway, south of Federal Drive)
• Proposed rules and procedures for the Fire Board of Appeals effective August 11, 2026
• Presentation on the annual HUD Point in Time and Housing Inventory Count
• Performance evaluations for the City Council Administrator and City Auditor

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing regarding appeals of a decision to approve a development plan modification. The modification allows for a data center and site improvements on a 21.96-acre site.

• Appeal of development plan modification for Corporate Ridge Filing No. 1 Lot 4 at 1565 High Tech Way
• Proposed data center use in an existing industrial building on a 21.96-acre BP zoned site
• Request to postpone the Special Appeal Hearing for Corporate Ridge to August 12, 2026

The City Planning Commission denied all appeals seeking to overturn the administrative approval of the Project Taurus data center development plan modification for Corporate Ridge Filing No. 1 Lot 4, but added conditions to the approval. The commission voted 6-2 to uphold the approval with conditions requiring utility usage reporting, a 50MW limit with a future hearing for any increase, replacement of a plan sheet, and dB(C) noise monitoring. The commission also denied a request to postpone the hearing and a motion to conduct a de novo review.

• Denied appellants' request to postpone the appeal hearing (8-0-1)
• Denied motion to conduct hearing de novo (2-6)
• Denied all appeals but modified approval with conditions (6-2-1)
• Condition: Report utility usage data for first 10 years
• Condition: Limit utility usage to 50MW; any increase requires Planning Commission hearing
• Condition: Replace M201 plan sheet
• Condition: Modify Sound Monitoring Plan to include dB(C) monitoring

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The Division 2 board will hold a hearing on July 17, 2026 to consider several applications for new liquor and fermented malt beverage licenses. Applicants include restaurants, hotels, a fuel station, and a market at various addresses in Colorado Springs. Members of the public may appear to support or oppose each application. Written comments must be filed with the City Clerk by noon on the Tuesday before the meeting.

• New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Zahlietha LLC d/b/a Sapporo Sushi and Ramen at 8099 Carmela Grove, Suite 130 (N-0860334)
• New Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer License for Walmart Inc d/b/a Walmart Fuel Station #3082 at 1606 S Academy Boulevard (N-0860778)
• New Tavern Liquor License for The Karaoke Studio LLC d/b/a The Karaoke Studio at 324 E Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 140 (N-0860511)
• New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for BSCS Lodging Inc d/b/a Cambria Colorado Springs at 1875 Democracy Point (N-0860450)
• New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Colorado Springs Publicans LLC d/b/a Stoney's Bar & Grill at 118 N Tejon Street, Suite 100 (N-0860480)

The hearing officer approved seven new hotel, restaurant, tavern, and retail liquor licenses and one new fermented malt beverage and wine retailer license, sending each to the Liquor Enforcement Division of the Colorado Department of Revenue. The application for Shop & Smile LTD was postponed to the August 21, 2026 licensing hearing. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Zahlietha LLC d/b/a Sapporo Sushi and Ramen hotel/restaurant liquor license and forwarded to state enforcement
• Approved Walmart Inc d/b/a Walmart Fuel Station #3082 fermented malt beverage and wine retailer license and forwarded to state enforcement
• Approved The Karaoke Studio LLC d/b/a The Karaoke Studio tavern liquor license and forwarded to state enforcement
• Approved BSCS Lodging Inc d/b/a Cambria Colorado Springs hotel/restaurant liquor license and forwarded to state enforcement
• Approved Colorado Springs Publicans LLC d/b/a Stoney's Bar & Grill Colorado Springs hotel/restaurant liquor license and forwarded to state enforcement
• Approved Saigon Cafe LLC d/b/a Monse's Pupuseria & Salvadoran Kitchen hotel/restaurant liquor license and forwarded to state enforcement
• Approved Taco's Revolution LLC d/b/a Tacos Revolution hotel/restaurant liquor license and forwarded to state enforcement
• Postponed Shop & Smile LTD d/b/a Shop and Smile African & Int'l Market fermented malt beverage and wine retailer license to August 21, 2026 hearing

City Council

City Council will discuss several ordinances, including updates to the Code of Ethics and the creation of a new Urban Forest article. The body is also considering the dissolution of the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority and multiple property annexations.

• Zoning change for 5.24 acres at 4535 Marconi Heights to Public Facilities with Hillside Overlay
• Proposed dissolution of the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority
• Annexation of 14.12 acres southeast of Stetson Hills Boulevard and North Marksheffel Road
• Acquisition of real property at 845 West Moreno Avenue for Rio Grande Pump Station Relocation
• Public hearing date of August 25, 2026, for Colorado Springs Utilities’ Net Metering Rate Case

City Council denied a rezoning request and land use plan for a multi-family residential project at 1625 Springcrest Road. The council also approved several annexations and updated stormwater and urban forest ordinances. A proposal to dissolve the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority was postponed.

• Denied rezoning of 7.93 acres at 1625 Springcrest Road to MX-M/AF-O (9-0)
• Denied Briargate/Voyager Multi-Family Land Use Plan (9-0)
• Approved annexation and zoning for PTAA Addition No. 1 (8-0-0-1)
• Approved annexation and zoning for Kettle Creek Addition No. 1 (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-24 and 26-25 regarding stormwater quality and control
• Approved Ordinance 26-27 rezoning 5.24 acres at 4535 Marconi Heights to PF/HS-O
• Approved first reading of Urban Forest ordinances (8-0-1-0)
• Postponed dissolution of Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority to Aug 25 (5-4)

City Council Work Session

The City Council work session will review a city audit concerning an elected official, consider a $458,000 supplemental appropriation for security in the South Nevada corridor, and discuss several land-use items including a new metropolitan district and a neighborhood plan. No formal votes are taken at work sessions; items are introduced for future action.

• City audit: review of concerns involving an elected official
• Resolution approving a service plan for the Terra Mesa Metropolitan District (east of Powers Boulevard and Research Parkway)
• Ordinance for $458,000 supplemental appropriation from Retail Marijuana Tax Fund for security services in the South Nevada corridor
• Resolution approving the Southeast Strong Neighborhood Plan (Council District 4)
• Ordinance dissolving the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority

City Council approved the June 8, 2026, work session minutes by consensus. The session consisted of presentations and introductions for future action, including a city audit regarding an elected official's use of city resources and a report on the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum's finances.

• Approved June 8, 2026 Work Session Meeting Minutes (Consensus)

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City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission recommended approval to City Council for the Banning Lewis Ranch Village B2 master plan modification, rezoning, concept plans, and right-of-way vacation, all passing unanimously. The Commission also recommended approval for the Village C land use plan, rezoning, right-of-way vacation, and six development standards adjustments, all passing unanimously. A rezoning for Buckingham Industrial was recommended for approval with conditions by a 7-2 vote. The Commission also recommended approval of the AnnexCOS 2026 Annexation Plan.

• Recommended approval of Banning Lewis Ranch Village B2 Master Plan modification (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Banning Lewis Ranch Village C Land Use Plan (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Buckingham Industrial rezoning with conditions (7-2)
• Recommended approval of AnnexCOS 2026 Annexation Plan (9-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including Liberty Logistics conditional use (9-0)
• Postponed La Kitchen parking variance to August 12, 2026 (9-0)
• Approved minutes for June 4 work session (8-0-1) and June 10 meeting (6-0-3)
• Approved six Development Standards Adjustments for Village C (9-0 each)