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A Sept. 17 hearing will consider appeals of the proposed data center, whose approved plan depicts 100 megawatts of capacity while its conditions limit utility use to 50 megawatts without further approval.
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The Lowell Commons proposal would allow 220 homes, buildings up to 65 feet tall and limited commercial space near downtown; the applicant described it as an affordable-housing development.
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The $66,958 agreement covers electrical relocations needed for drainage, roadway and safety improvements on three roads.
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Commissioners approved eight resolutions in a 5-0 consent-calendar vote; seven transaction groups list payments totaling $80,820.
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The 5-0 vote changes 13.28 acres to zoning allowing up to 30 dwelling units per acre; future traffic, water and site reviews remain.
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The unanimous recommendation advances plans for an approximately 80,000-square-foot facility projected by the applicant to employ about 120 people, while traffic and streamside reviews would come later.
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The proposal would let Colorado Springs Utilities seek liens for unpaid electric and gas bills, but it still needs a second reading and final passage.
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The 7-2 vote changes about 7.79 acres from business-park to light-industrial zoning, while prohibiting data centers, residential uses and other activities.
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Ordinances taking effect Sept. 16 create separate reserve funds for the city and Utilities; liability settlements above $250,000 will require City Council approval.
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The council repealed a 2014 program after saying it no longer served a legislative function, while city staff continue resident outreach and volunteer recruitment through the regular boards-and-commissions process.
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Four ordinances establish planned-development, mixed-use and R-Flex Medium zoning, but do not approve the Village B2 concept plan or fund infrastructure.
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The council’s July 28 votes filled two regional 9-1-1 authority seats and confirmed Kristen Hoffecker to succeed the municipal court’s retiring presiding judge.
