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Planning commission approves Colorado Springs Recovery Center at former Holiday Inn after heated public comment
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a major modification to convert 1855 Aero Plaza Drive into a long‑term drug and alcohol treatment center, citing code compliance and program safeguards despite neighbors’ objections about proximity to Panorama Park and local schools.
The Colorado Springs Planning Commission on Nov. 12 approved a major modification to a development plan that will convert the Holiday Inn at 1855 Aero Plaza Drive into the Colorado Springs Recovery Center, a long‑term drug and alcohol treatment facility run by Aspen BHC.
The commission voted unanimously to approve the administrative development plan modification after more than two hours of presentation, public comment and commissioner questioning. Staff said the MXM (mixed‑use medium) zone permits a large human‑service establishment as a use by right and that the application met city review criteria and Plan COS policies. The final action at the hearing was binding unless appealed to City…
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