Mark Dabling Boulevard Mixed-Use Rezone

At a glance

• What: Ordinance 26-37 rezoning 5.41 acres at 5325 Mark Dabling Boulevard (Council District 1) from MX-N/SS-O (Mixed-Use Neighborhood Scale with Streamside Overlay) to MX-M/SS-O (Mixed-Use Medium Scale with Streamside Overlay).
• Outcome: Finally passed 8-0-1 on August 25, 2026.

Detail

• Molly O'Brien presented. Donelson asked whether the old or new zoning allows data centers; Kevin Walker said neither does.
• John Olson of Urban Landscapes Design Revolution spoke for the applicant: property history, a 2017 approved concept plan, the Streamside Overlay and PlanCOS compliance.
• Motion by Henjum, seconded by Risley. Aye (8): Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Rainey Jr., Risley, Williams. Excused: Leinweber.

Planning Commission (July 8, 2026)

• Item 5.E on the Planning Commission consent calendar: Chris Sullivan listed as presenter, first reading to set the August 25 hearing. The consent motion by Robbins, seconded by Willoughby, passed 9-0 (only items 5.B and 5.F were pulled); no discussion recorded (2026-07-08 - City Planning Commission).
• Source: https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/7/2757_M_City_Planning_Commission_26-07-08_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

Sources

• City Council minutes, August 25, 2026: https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/8/2795_M_City_Council_26-08-25_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
• Planning Commission staff report and applicant project statement (attachments to file ZONE-25-0037).

First reading (August 11, 2026)

• Called off the Consent Calendar at Donelson's request. Chris Sullivan and Kevin Walker were the listed presenters. Donelson said he would vote against rezonings at first reading because he prefers that presentations be given then, as in the past.
• Motion by Rainey Jr., seconded by Risley, to approve on first reading and set the August 25 public hearing: passed 8-1-0-0 (Aye: Casey, Crow-Iverson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, Williams; No: Donelson).

Log

2026-08-11 - City Council

First reading only, to set the public hearing for August 25; passed 8-1.

2026-08-25 - City Council

Second reading and public hearing; ordinance finally passed 8-0-1.

2026-07-08 - City Planning Commission

Approved on the Commission consent calendar to set the August 25 hearing.

2026-07-02 - City Planning Commission Work Session

Briefed as a consent item: restores development rights from pre-UDC zoning; one tenant uncertain but not opposed; first reading to set the August 25 hearing.