Below is some information related to a proposed apartment complex at the corner of Royal Pine and Union Blvd.
Background:
- The City of Colorado Springs intends to issue $40M in private activity bonds (federal dollars) to a developer (DBG Properties, Portland, OR) to build 232 affordable multi-family units known as Royal Pines Apartments, between the OB/GYN Clinic and Dental Office on Royal Pine and Union.
- DBG has constructed several affordable and senior apartments in OR, WA, CA, AZ, NV, NM, and CO, including Academy Heights at Fountain and Academy.
- Their concept plan takes advantage of a change to COS zoning, which allows for an increase in height from 38' (3-story) to 50' (4-story) and a decrease in parking requirements.
- Once DBG submits a formal development plan, City Planning will go through the administrative review process. This is when criteria such as traffic, environment, zoning, and other infrastructure will be reviewed. The city planning office will send the concerns to the developer to mitigate. The goal is to work toward approval. After receiving approval from City Planning, it goes to the Planning Commission for review and approval. The final step is the presentation before the City Council for final approval.
- If the City approves the development plan, it will issue the bonds to the developer.
*This is the largest single issuance of bonds in COS since this program began. Most projects get $12-$14M.
*If approved, the residents have an opportunity to appeal the concept plan, the apartment development plan, and the city decision.
*The residents can speak at any City Council to express their support or opposition to this project.
Timeline:
Once DBG submits its building development plan for the apartments, the process becomes "quasi-judicial," whereby city council members and the mayor can no longer communicate with the Pine Creek residents about the development. At that time all questions and concerns need to be directed to Logan Hubble- logan.hubble@coloradosprings.gov
If you support this development, there is nothing you need to do.
If you oppose this development, send an email to pinecreekvillageneighbors@gmail.com to let the working group know how/where you can help. We encourage everyone to contact your City representatives and let them hear your voice through various forms of media. Their contact information is below.
Background:
- The City of Colorado Springs intends to issue $40M in private activity bonds (federal dollars) to a developer (DBG Properties, Portland, OR) to build 232 affordable multi-family units known as Royal Pines Apartments, between the OB/GYN Clinic and Dental Office on Royal Pine and Union.
- DBG has constructed several affordable and senior apartments in OR, WA, CA, AZ, NV, NM, and CO, including Academy Heights at Fountain and Academy.
- Their concept plan takes advantage of a change to COS zoning, which allows for an increase in height from 38' (3-story) to 50' (4-story) and a decrease in parking requirements.
- Once DBG submits a formal development plan, City Planning will go through the administrative review process. This is when criteria such as traffic, environment, zoning, and other infrastructure will be reviewed. The city planning office will send the concerns to the developer to mitigate. The goal is to work toward approval. After receiving approval from City Planning, it goes to the Planning Commission for review and approval. The final step is the presentation before the City Council for final approval.
- If the City approves the development plan, it will issue the bonds to the developer.
*This is the largest single issuance of bonds in COS since this program began. Most projects get $12-$14M.
*If approved, the residents have an opportunity to appeal the concept plan, the apartment development plan, and the city decision.
*The residents can speak at any City Council to express their support or opposition to this project.
Timeline:
- 13 FEB: DBG entered into a contract with BG Properties (plot owners) to purchase the land for $7,361,204.00,
- 22 MAY: Steve Posey (Housing Development) briefed the project to City Council at a council working session.
- 05 JUN: Nearly 200 Pine Creek residents met at the Library for an informal initial information meeting on the project.
- 13 JUN: Several neighbors spoke in opposition to this decision at the City Council meeting. Ultimately, the City Council voted to approve their intent to issue the bonds.
- 13 JUN: The City sent a concept plan postcard to approximately 60 homes (those within 1,000 ft of the project).
- 20 JUN: DBG hosted a virtual community information meeting on their company and the project. Residents raised concerns and Mr. Grodahl (DBG) stated he would be a long-term owner and stay engaged.
- 03 JUL: the deadline to submit comments and concerns regarding the proposed concept change. Please send all concerns to Logan Hubble - logan.hubble@coloraodsprings.gov
- 06 JUL: DBG will host a neighborhood meeting. Time and location TBD. Once determined, look for an email with the time and location.
Once DBG submits its building development plan for the apartments, the process becomes "quasi-judicial," whereby city council members and the mayor can no longer communicate with the Pine Creek residents about the development. At that time all questions and concerns need to be directed to Logan Hubble- logan.hubble@coloradosprings.gov
If you support this development, there is nothing you need to do.
If you oppose this development, send an email to pinecreekvillageneighbors@gmail.com to let the working group know how/where you can help. We encourage everyone to contact your City representatives and let them hear your voice through various forms of media. Their contact information is below.
- Steve Posey - Community Development Division Manager Steve.Posey@coloradosprings.gov
- 719-385-6880
- Logan Hubble - City Planner Over The Proposed Project Logan.Hubble@coloradosprings.gov
- 719-385-5099
- Randy Helms - Council President & Council Member for District 2 Randy.Helms@coloradosprings.gov
- 719-385-5493
- Mayor Yemi Mobolade - Mayor of Colorado Springs - yemi.mobolade@coloradosprings.gov
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