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City Clerk's Office Item # S2
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 23, 2025
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Scott Hobson, Acting Director Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING RESTRICTIONS TO REZONE
299.512-ACRES OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH AND
SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 78, EAST OF THE SOUTH SIDE LANDFILL
FROM PUEBLO COUNTY A-3, SMALL AGRICULTURE ZONE
DISTRICT TO CITY OF PUEBLO R-6, MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT AND A-1, AGRICULTURAL ONE
ZONE DISTRICT
SUMMARY:
The applicant is requesting to rezone 123.598-acres of land located north of Highway
78 from Pueblo County A-3, Small Agriculture Zone District to City of Pueblo A-1,
Agricultural One Zone District as a holding zone. The 175.914-acres located south of
Highway 78 is proposed to be rezoned from Pueblo County A-3, Small Agriculture Zone
District to City of Pueblo R-6, Multiple Residential and Commercial Zone District to
facilitate development of a recreational vehicle park, residential dwelling units and
neighborhood serving commercial development.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On January 27, 2025, City Council approved Ordinances 10888 and 10889 which
approved the Pueblo Recreation Resort Annexation Nos. 1 and 2. The applicant is
concurrently requesting to amend the Pueblo Regional Comprehensive Plan, 2022.
(CP-25-01)
BACKGROUND:
The subject property, 299.512-acres, was annexed into the City as the Pueblo
Recreation Resort Annexation No. 1 and No. 2 in January 2025 following a 5-0
recommendation of approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission in December
2024. The annexation area is bisected by Hwy 78; the 123.59 acres located north of
Hwy 78 is proposed to be rezoned to an A-1, Agricultural One District as a holding zone
as approved in the annexation agreement. The southern portion of the annexation area,
175.91 acres, is proposed to be rezoned to R-6, Multiple Residential and Commercial
District, to facilitate the development of a recreational vehicle park in the eastern portion
of the site, neighborhood commercial in the northwest portion of the site, and residential
development in the southwest portion of the site. According to the Municipal Code, the
standards of the R-6 Zone District are designed to retain and provide areas of mixed
residence, commercial use, and accommodations for individuals staying for short
periods of time.
Annexation Agreement Related to Zoning and Secondary Access:
According to the annexation agreement, the northern portion of the annexation area is
to be zoned as an A-1, Agricultural One District for a period not to exceed 180 months
from the date of the annexation agreement. Prior to the conclusion of the180 months,
corresponding to the land use classification into which such land has been classified
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be issued for the northern portion of the annexation area while the property is zoned A-
1. The annexation agreement also states that the petitioner shall provide secondary
access to the property in accordance with the 2015 International Fire Code. The
secondary access will most likely be provided by the planned extension of Lake Avenue
and/or Bridle Trail. The City reserves the right to not approve subsequent subdivisions
or approve building permits until the secondary access requirement is fulfilled.
Proposed Land Uses:
Specific land uses for the property located north of the highway have not been identified
at this time. The applicant intends to submit an Overall Development Plan (ODP) for the
entire annexation area prior to subdivision of any portion of the property. The ODP will
identify land uses, drainage, parks, utilities, traffic and subdivision phasing. The ODP, in
conjunction with the Comprehensive Plan, will guide future zoning actions on the
portion of property located north of Hwy 78. A conceptual site plan for the land south of
Hwy 78 that is proposed to be rezoned to R-6 was submitted with this rezoning
application. According to the plan, the RV resort will include RV camping sites, two
mountain bike course, an adventure course, and a water park located east of the future
extension of Lake Ave. The western portion of the site will house residential and
neighborhood-scale commercial development. According to the applicant, the housing
product will directly support the RV resort, and the neighborhood-scale commercial
uses will support both the RV resort and residential neighborhood. Generally, RV parks
and resorts are located on the periphery of an urban area to facilitate access for
recreational vehicles, and patrons generally desire a more rural setting with access to
nature. The proposed location, directly south of Hwy 78, provides a rural setting for RV
patrons while providing access to municipal services. The applicant states that the
proposed RV resort location is ideal because the land surrounding the development site
remains undeveloped and patrons have easy access to Hwy 78. Lake Avenue is
planned to intersect with Highway 78, which the applicant attests will create an ideal
intersection for RV resort development along the eastern portion of the intersection and
commercial development along the western portion of the intersection. According to the
the impact to lower-density residential neighborhoods, which are traditionally located
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial implications for the City.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their May 14, 2025, Regular Meeting, voted
4-3 to recommend approval. Castellucci, Avalos and Aznar dissenting.
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:
If City Council does not approve this Ordinance the property will not be zoned in
accordance with the Pueblo Municipal Code.
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-25-06 Attachments
ORDINANCE NO.10979
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING RESTRICTIONS TO
REZONE 299.512-ACRES OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED
NORTH AND SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 78, EAST OF THE SOUTH
SIDE LANDFILL FROM PUEBLO COUNTY A-3, SMALL
AGRICULTURE ZONE DISTRICT TO CITY OF PUEBLO R-6,
MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT
AND A-1, AGRICULTURAL ONE ZONE DISTRICT
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 Pueblo County A-3, Small Agriculture Zone District
to City of Pueblo A-1, Agricultural One Zone District and Pueblo County A-3, Small Agriculture
Zone District to City of Pueblo, R-6 Multiple Residential and Commercial Zone District:
AREA NORTH OF HIGHWAY 78
A TRACT OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 17,
AND A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 21
SOUTH, RANGE 65 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF PUEBLO,
STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION
TH
17, TOWNSHIP 21 SOUTH, RANGE 65 WEST OF THE 6 PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,
MONUMENTED ON THE WESTERLY END BY A 3- T21S
R65W ¼ SEC 18 SEC 17
END BY 3-
2,641.73 FEET.
COMMENCING AT THE WEST QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 21
TH
SOUTH, RANGE 65 WEST OF THE 6 PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SAID POINT BEING THE
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 17 A DISTANCE OF 2,641.73 FEET TO THE CENTER
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 17 A DISTANCE OF 1,071.76 FEET TO A
POINT ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COLORADO STATE HIGHWAY NO.
78 AS DES
NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 3,253.55 FEET TO A POINT ON THE
WESTERLY LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 21
TH
SOUTH, RANGE 65 WEST OF THE 6
SAID WEST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER A DISTANCE OF 325.56 FEET TO THE
OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 17 A DISTANCE OF 2,680.13 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING A CALCULATED AREA OF 5,383,947 SQUARE FEET OR 123.598 ACRES,
MORE OR LESS.
AREA SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 78
A TRACT OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 17,
AND A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 21
SOUTH, RANGE 65 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF PUEBLO,
STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION
TH
17, TOWNSHIP 21 SOUTH, RANGE 65 WEST OF THE 6 PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,
MONUMENTED ON THE WESTERLY END BY A 3- T21S
R65W ¼ SEC 18 SEC 17
END BY 3-
2,641.73 FEET.
COMMENCING AT THE WEST QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 21
TH
SOUTH, RANGE 65 WEST OF THE 6
THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 17 A DISTANCE OF
2,641.73 FEET TO THE CENTER QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 17; THENCE
DISTANCE OF 1,256.86 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
COLORADO STATE HIGHWAY NO. 78 AS DESCRIBED IN BOOK 1264, PAGES 291 AND
294, SAI
ON SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 1,390.47 FEET TO THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER
TH
QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 21 SOUTH, RANGE 65 WEST OF THE 6
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN A DISTANCE OF 2,530.02 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY
LINE OF DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 1438 AT PAGE 413; THENCE ON SAID NORTHERLY
LINE THE FOLLOWING TWO (2) COURSES:
1.
2.
THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 17;
DISTANCE OF 808.85 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
COLORADO STATE HIGHWAY NO. 78 AS DESCRIBED IN BOOK 1264, PAGES 291 AND
-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF
3,252.63 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING A CALCULATED AREA OF 7,662,797 SQUARE FEET OR 175.914 ACRES,
MORE OR LESS.
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 on the date of final action by the Mayor and City
Council.
Action by City Council:
Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on June 9, 2025.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on June, 23, 2025.
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President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
Approved on _______________.
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 _____________
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President of City Council
ATTEST
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City Clerk