Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 8 – Commission recommends approval of Legacy at Jackson Landing project

By Janet Sellers

The Oct. 8 meeting of the Monument Planning Commission focused primarily on the public hearing and review of the Legacy at Jackson Landing development project. This major commercial development is located at the southwest corner of Blevins Buckle Trail and Jackson Creek Parkway, adjacent to the Monument Marketplace and near I-25. The project involves approval requests for both preliminary and final planned unit developments (PUDs) and plats covering about 30 acres, with phase one covering 18 acres.

The development team, including Legacy Development Partners and Kimley Horn Associates, presented a comprehensive plan to create a regional shopping destination anchored by a large national retailer, complemented by mid-box retailers, inline shops, and extensive infrastructure improvements. Key aspects of the project include site layout, transportation and circulation enhancements, landscaping, lighting that respects dark-sky standards, utility connections, and architectural design that aligns with Monument’s western mountain environment.

Staff and commissioners discussed the project’s compliance with the town’s comprehensive plan, zoning regulations, stormwater management, trail integration, pedestrian access, parking, and safety features. Public feedback was solicited, with some residents expressing concerns about potential building heights and impacts on neighborhood views and lighting. The Planning Commission asked detailed questions about utilities, traffic flow, trail design, lighting standards, and future phases of the development.

The development proposal includes significant transportation improvements such as expanded access, dual left-turn lanes to increase capacity, and a truck route that reduces traffic conflicts. Trails and open space enhancements feature a greenway, new sidewalk connections, and a trail encircling the stormwater detention pond. Water and sewer services are already available with adequate capacity confirmed by the Triview Metropolitan District.

Community feedback from a June meeting was generally positive and resulted in strengthened pedestrian connections. Landscape plans emphasize native, drought-tolerant plants and pollinator-friendly wildflowers, while the stormwater pond is designed for both function and appeal. Lighting employs full cutoff fixtures and reduced output to support dark-sky goals without compromising safety.

Architecture for the first phase incorporates regionally appropriate materials, coordinated colors, and pedestrian-oriented signage and design. Water rights will be supplied through district management rather than transferred with the land, and building heights may reach 50 feet for future hotel or office use, while the primary retailer’s building height will be lower. Utilities for gas and electric are progressing smoothly, and traffic upgrades are being coordinated with right-of-way expansion. Signal and intersection improvements will be completed before major tenant occupancy.

The development’s trail designs meet master-plan standards with wide soft-surface paths along the western boundary and circulation around the detention pond. Additional amenities include bike racks and accessible pavement slopes near entrances. Upcoming community events focus on safety training and public engagement for future planning and trail connectivity.

Ultimately, the commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of all aspects of the Legacy at Jackson Landing project, citing its thorough planning, community engagement, and alignment with town standards and goals. Additional announcements were made regarding active shooter training and upcoming community workshops for planning Monument neighborhoods, and concerns for optimizing Santa Fe Trail systems development and needs for local trail maintenance.

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The commission advises the Town Council on land use and development issues. The commission’s recommendations are based on local and state laws, zoning, and municipal codes.

The Planning Commission usually meets on the second Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 12. For further information on commission meetings, please visit www.townofmonument.org/263/planning commission-commission-board-of-adjustment or contact 719-884-8028. A recording with a transcript of each meeting is also available.

Janet Sellers can be reached at JanetSellers@ocn.me.

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