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Palmer Lake Trustees Approve Buc-ee’s Annexation Eligibility, Plan Heads to June 18 Zoning Review

The annexation now heads to a June 18 Planning Commission review following a lawsuit over water supply, traffic congestion, open-space preservation

Overview

  • The Palmer Lake Board of Trustees voted 6-1 to deem Buc-ee’s annexation request legally eligible
  • The project envisions a 74,000-square-foot convenience store and gas station north of Colorado Springs near Interstate 25 and County Line Road
  • A lawsuit filed by Integrity Matters highlights resident concerns over groundwater depletion, increased traffic congestion and threats to conserved lands
  • Supporters point to studies forecasting significant sales tax revenue and a developer pledge of $10.5 million for transportation improvements
  • The Planning Commission will review proposed zoning on June 18 before the Board of Trustees makes a final decision