HomeMy WebLinkAbout10515ORDINANCE NO. 10515
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING RESTRICTIONS TO
REZONE PUEBLO ICEHOUSE, PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT TO WATERTOWER PLACE, PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The zoning restrictions covering the following described property, and in addition half of
all adjacent dedicated roadway and alley rights-of-way, together generally identified in the
attached Rezone Exhibit, is hereby changed from Pueblo Icehouse, Planned Unit Development
to Watertower Place, Planned Unit Development:
Parcel A and Parcel B, Pueblo Ice House Subdivision
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent
with the intent of the Ordinance to implement the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 3.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final action by the Mayor
and City Council.
Action by City Council:
Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on July 10, 2023.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on July 24, 2023.
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President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on July 26, 2023 .
☐ Disapproved on ______________ based on the following objections:
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Mayor
Action by City Council After Disapproval by the Mayor:
☐ Council did not act to override the Mayor's veto.
☐ Ordinance re-adopted on a vote of ____________, on _____________
☐ Council action on _______ failed to override the Mayor’s veto.
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President of City Council
ATTEST
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City Clerk
City Clerk's Office Item # R8
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 24, 2023
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Scott Hobson, Acting Director Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING RESTRICTIONS TO REZONE
PUEBLO ICEHOUSE, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO
WATERTOWER PLACE, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY:
The applicant is requesting to rezone the existing Pueblo Icehouse, Planned Unit
Development (PUD) to the Watertower Place, Planned Unit Development.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
The applicant is requesting to rezone the existing Pueblo Icehouse, Planned Unit
Development (PUD) to the Watertower Place, Planned Unit Development.
BACKGROUND:
The applicant is requesting approval of the Watertower Place, Planned Unit
Development Guide relating to the property located north of Spring Street and west of
Santa Fe Avenue. The proposed PUD is a reimagining of the previous Icehouse PUD
by a new owner, whereas the site has been simplified into two zone districts with a
focus on commercial and industrial uses. Provisions have been made to allow for
various residential uses, however they all require a Special Use Permit to make sure
there are no major conflicts with the existing adjacent uses. The PUD Development
Guide provides as much flexibility as possible into the site’s table of uses and
anticipates future development to be driven by opportunity and market forces. The
current Icehouse PUD, Map Amendment No. Z-07-04, was reviewed by the Planning
and Zoning Commission on March 14, 2007 and the Commission recommended that
City Council rezone the property from I-3, Heavy Industrial Zone District, to PUD Zone
District, to create a mixed-use project in downtown Pueblo next to the Historic Arkansas
Riverwalk Project. The City Council held a public hearing for Map Amendment No. Z-
07-04 and render a decision to approve the rezoning on April 23, 2007. The Pueblo
Icehouse PUD consisted of one (1) four to five-story brick warehouse, two (2) smaller,
one-story out buildings, and two (2) prominent water towers. Most of the building was
built in 1915 with beautiful brick and stone details and will be restored to the beautiful
architecture of its former splendor by preserving historic elements and removing non-
historic elements that were added on over the years. The traditional model for vertically
mixed-use projects is to occupy the first/ground floor with retail shops and offices and
the upper floors for residential lofts and apartments. On April 3, 2015, the property was
purchased by 303 Industries LLC. Over the past eight years, the current owner has
been restoring portions of the building while attracting commercial and industrial
tenants. Currently, they wish to move away from the previous vision and take a more
flexible approach to attract development than the original PUD allowed. Planning staff
does not anticipate any negative externalities in the revised vision for the PUD under
the new ownership.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial implications for the City.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their June 14, 2023 Regular Meeting, voted
7-0 to recommend approval.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
The Planning Department sent out Notice of the Planning and Zoning Commission
Public Hearing to all property owners located within 300 feet of the subject property.
A Public Notice poster was placed on the subject property 15 days prior to the Public
Hearing.
ALTERNATIVES:
Upon request of City Council, the Ordinance could be returned to the Planning and
Zoning Commission for consideration of proposed modifications.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Z-21-04 Attachments