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Ben Kaiser Apr 24 2026 at 9:20AM on page 16

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Can we update this language to be more precise, stating the City will evaluate compatibility with and support for the plans listed. Maybe more discussion in the appendix could be good for this too.

Ben Kaiser Apr 24 2026 at 9:12AM on page 20

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Should this goal include a policy specifically related to evaluating O&M impacts to the City (Staffing, workloads, etc)? Thinking this would be beneficial especially= for groups like Transportation and Stormwater.

Ben Kaiser Apr 24 2026 at 9:09AM on page 25

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Would it be an issue to include more precise language stating the annexation approvals should include phasing expectations tied to infrastructure capacity or development impacts?

The thought behind that is to ensure new or upgraded infrastructure is being provided by annexations prior to burdening existing infrastructure.

Ben Kaiser Apr 24 2026 at 9:04AM on page 26

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I think a statement in this section noting that references to existing COS plans, and how the new annexation will support them, should be included as a favorable addition.

Page Apr 23 2026 at 3:11PM on page 53

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should this read Colorado Springs Urban Development

Page Apr 23 2026 at 3:08PM on page 49

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adding Schriever's boundary would be consistent with "Military Installations"

Page Apr 23 2026 at 3:07PM on page 49

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add Peterson AFB

Page Apr 23 2026 at 3:06PM on page 49

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Should this read greater than 1.0 mile ...

Page Apr 23 2026 at 3:05PM on page 49

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remove the color because it is too close to the outside 1.) buffer and is not represented on this map

Jill Gaebler Apr 20 2026 at 3:52PM on page 32

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Contiguity is likely the key legal requirement, but it shouldn't be the most important overall requirement for annexation.

Meggan Herington Apr 20 2026 at 3:00PM on page 11

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Is this working? there is mention of this numerous times. I'd heard that it may not be needed or not be implemented the way it is intended. A discussion to be had at some point. Decision on if that is before adoption of the plan or after.

Meggan Herington Apr 20 2026 at 2:57PM on page 8

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would be interested in understanding the development of this map or if this map was recently re-evaluated. The AoPI area includes projects such as Flying Horse East and Flying Horse North. Neither of which, to my understanding, are being annexed. Flying Horse North is development in unincorporated County now. How will this map be considered in areas currently being developed.

Jill Gaebler Apr 20 2026 at 10:42AM on page 26

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There should be a specific rubric that analyzes annexations based on plans to implement diverse housing and mixed-use developments, where daily needs, work, services, and civic life exist in a reasonable proximity to each other. This builds resilient communities that the city should incentivize.

Johnny 1 Apr 20 2026 at 7:37AM on page 18

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Suggest change to "existing levels of infrastructure (such as utilities, etc.)

utilities are a form of infrastructure.

Johnny 1 Apr 20 2026 at 7:34AM on page 18

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Suggest changing "any to "all"

Johnny Malpica Apr 17 2026 at 2:25PM on page 13

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and include

Ryan Tefertiller Apr 17 2026 at 1:29PM on page 16

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do we really have data on CSU response times?

Ryan Tefertiller Apr 17 2026 at 1:18PM on page 6

Technical Edit
Does PlanCOS really establish "Implementation Initiatives" as a formal term/concept? I see in PlanCOS where there is discussion of developing annexation policies, but the term "Implementation Initiatives" (with upper case I's) is not used. Maybe this should be lower case.

Johnny Malpica Apr 17 2026 at 1:06PM on page 12

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replace '.' with ':' or '-'

Johnny Malpica Apr 17 2026 at 1:06PM on page 12

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replace '.' with ':' or '-'

Johnny Malpica Apr 17 2026 at 1:05PM on page 12

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Suggest rewriting to "Two community events engaged the public through educational and interactive activities, provided both in-person and online.

Johnny Malpica Apr 17 2026 at 12:59PM on page 11

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Chapter 7 is the UDC. Chapter 12 is Utilities. Should read "City Code of Colorado Springs (Chapter 7 and Chapter 12)."

Johnny Malpica Apr 17 2026 at 12:50PM on page 11

an agreement

Johnny Malpica Apr 17 2026 at 12:28PM on page 10

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Perhaps should say an expansion of to the jurisdiction's total land area. This is incredibly broad.

Johnny Malpica Apr 17 2026 at 12:26PM on page 6

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Something in this first paragraph should state that the plan guides annexations.

Johnny Malpica Apr 17 2026 at 12:24PM on page 12

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missing bold S

Jill Apr 17 2026 at 10:35AM on page 20

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I'd like more specifics on how long-term fiscal impacts are identified and measured. There should be a defined rubric for this.

Alexander Apr 16 2026 at 2:44PM on page 10

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It says updated ever five years on pg.22.

Alexander Apr 16 2026 at 2:40PM on page 10

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Should we define what urban is? Meaning no one that is agricultural could annex?

Johnny Malpica Apr 16 2026 at 2:33PM on page 6

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Throughout the document "the City" is used, we may want to say "the City of Colorado Springs herein referred to as "the City"'

Johnny Malpica Apr 16 2026 at 2:31PM on page 10

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What is Annexation?

Johnny Malpica Apr 16 2026 at 2:11PM on page 9

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Perhaps this will be resolved in the final draft. However, this key should be enlarged, as it is difficult to read, even if you zoom in.

Johnny Malpica Apr 16 2026 at 2:10PM on page 7

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replace provisions in the C.R.S. (should consider writing out Colorado Revised Statute earlier on) or Colorado Springs City Code, nor does it propose or prioritize areas for annexation.

Johnny Malpica Apr 16 2026 at 2:08PM on page 7

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This is a fragment.

Johnny Malpica Apr 16 2026 at 2:05PM on page 7

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Consider rewording to . . . the City must have a plan in place for the areas within three miles of the municipal boundary, referred to as a Three-Mile Plan, prior to completing any annexation within the three-mile area.

Johnny Malpica Apr 16 2026 at 2:03PM on page 7

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There is a significant amount of white space here. Can we either bring this paragraph up or add a filler image/graphic here?

Johnny Malpica Apr 16 2026 at 2:01PM on page 6

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Perhaps, given internal conversations, we replace smart growth with "balanced planning" or "balanced growth." If we retain the term smart growth, we may consider adding a definition.

Johnny Malpica Apr 16 2026 at 1:58PM on page 6

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I would suggest saying infill development, redevelopment, and strategic development. infill development and redevelopment are different. To the average reader, infill without the term development may be confusing.

Johnny Malpica Apr 16 2026 at 1:26PM on page 4

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This is by no means necessary, but I would suggest replacing these images (this page and the one after) with alternative images showcasing the type of development that better aligns with the comprehensive plan, balancing planning efforts, and smart growth (something with higher density).
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