Council rejects Falcon Commerce Center Phase 2 PUD amendment after Air Force compatibility concerns
The council voted down Ordinance 15-2026, a proposed preliminary PUD major amendment for the Falcon Commerce Center, after multiple members raised safety and mission‑compatibility concerns tied to proximity to U.S. Air Force Academy training areas.
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Town officials declined to approve Ordinance 15-2026 on Monday, rejecting a major amendment to the Falcon Commerce Center Phase 2 PUD that would allow a residential plan on the southern 43 acres. The motion to approve the amendment failed in a 6–1 vote after council members repeatedly raised questions about the project’s proximity to U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) training airspace and the potential for drone‑related safety incidents.
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