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Project Name
Villas at Aspen Trails Preliminary Plan
Description
Preliminary Plan for 41 single-family attached lots; these are lots that will have attached units. See Chapter 7 for plat naming convention. This is not a condo plat. Address waivers form requirements in Chapter 8 if not met, (private roads )
Location
Parcels
5509200003 5509200003
Applicant
Kimley-Horn Associates
Jim Houk ( jim.houk@kimley-horn.com )
(719) 284-7280
Jim Houk ( jim.houk@kimley-horn.com )
(719) 284-7280
EA Number
EA21144
File Number
SP234
Project Manager
Kylie Bagley
Status
Active
Created
9/1/2021 7:39:12 AM

View: Project Documents



Review Comments (38)

Link Agency Comment
Security Fire Protection District
12/6/2023 3:52:11 PM
I have no objections to this preliminary plan as described.
Mark Stanwood for Security Fire Department
12/6/2023 3:52:11 PM
View EPC Health Department
11/11/2023 7:27:40 PM
11/11/2023 7:27:40 PM
View Widefield SD 3
11/8/2023 12:58:56 PM
11/8/2023 12:58:56 PM
View Colorado Department of Transportation - Pueblo Office
10/31/2023 9:07:09 PM
10/31/2023 9:07:09 PM
View Colorado Parks and Wildlife
10/31/2023 10:51:54 AM
10/31/2023 10:51:54 AM
View PCD Project Manager
10/30/2023 10:35:25 AM
Preliminary Drainage Report - Engineering and Stormwater Comments 10/30/2023 10:35:25 AM
View Parks Advisory Board
10/11/2023 3:25:26 PM
El Paso County Parks and Community Services Final Comments - Please See Attached Documents (PAB Endorsed 10/11/2023) 10/11/2023 3:25:26 PM
View PCD Project Manager
10/10/2023 3:17:16 PM
Engineering Comments: Traffic Impact Study 10/10/2023 3:17:16 PM
View PCD Project Manager
10/10/2023 3:16:52 PM
Engineering and Stormwater Comments: Financial Assurance Form 10/10/2023 3:16:52 PM
View PCD Project Manager
10/10/2023 3:16:12 PM
Engineering Comments: Early Grading Request 10/10/2023 3:16:12 PM
View PCD Project Manager
10/10/2023 3:12:25 PM
Planning Comments: Fire Protection Report 10/10/2023 3:12:25 PM
View PCD Project Manager
10/10/2023 3:11:58 PM
PCD Engineering and Planning Preliminary Plan Comments 10/10/2023 3:11:58 PM
View PCD Project Manager
10/10/2023 3:11:22 PM
PCD Engineering and Planning Letter of Intent Comments 10/10/2023 3:11:22 PM
PCD Project Manager
10/10/2023 3:10:29 PM
Review 1: PCD Planning Division comments have been provided (in green) on the following uploaded documents:
-Letter of Intent
-Preliminary Plan
-Fire Protection Report

Due to the nature and volume of comments provided, additional comments may be provided with the second review.

Reviewed by:
Kylie Bagley
Planner III
10/10/2023 3:10:29 PM
Colorado Geological Survey
10/9/2023 12:14:39 PM
As requested by the county (email, September 18, 2023), the Colorado Geological Survey (CGS) has reviewed the submittal (County File # SP234, located at 38.7606, -104.678).

Documents relevant to our review included an Application (July 17, 2023), a Letter of Intent for Ray O. 5.2 Preliminary Plan, a Preliminary Drainage Report (Kimley Horn, Project # 096668022, November 3, 2022), Preliminary Plan Drawings (Dakota Springs Engineering, Project Number 0219-06, October 25, 2022), and a Soils and Geology Study (Entech Engineering, Job No. 230745, June 20, 2023).

CGS generally agrees with Entech’s geologic interpretation, identification of geologic hazards and constraints, and preliminary mitigation recommendations for the geologic conditions. The soils and geology report identifies artificial fill, expansive soils, shallow bedrock, erosion, and the potential for groundwater. Entech states, p.8, “Investigation on each lot is recommended prior to construction.” Lot-specific investigations should be required for each lot prior to construction, and this requirement should be listed on the plans. These site-specific investigations, testing, and analysis are necessary to evaluate the swell potential of the soils, if fill is present, the potential for groundwater, and for designing foundations, floor systems, subsurface drainage, pavements, etc.

Entech states that some fill is associated with a large stockpile in the southern portion of the site and that p.8, “We would anticipate that the fill piles would be removed during site grading.” CGS recommends that this be required, and a note be placed on the plans about removing fill stockpiles. On p.6, they state, “The placement of fill for the Trails at Aspen Ridge was observed and tested by personnel of Entech.” And “The fill on this site is considered controlled for construction purposes.” CGS recommends records of fill placement be provided as a condition of approval for this subdivision. As recommended by Entech, the presence of fill, both controlled and uncontrolled, should be evaluated during required lot-specific investigations.

A modified roadway cross-section and design standard are sought to build private roads as the Engineering Criteria Manual (ECM) allows. The ECM indicates that the private roads must be posted and identified on the plat. Roadway design may be impacted by the presence of expansive soil and bedrock and fill. The fill may be uncontrolled and may be expansive. Bedrock may be shallow, and Entech provides recommendations should groundwater be encountered. These geologic conditions impacting the roadways should be evaluated during site-specific investigations.

Cut slopes as steep or steeper than 3:1 (horizontal to vertical) are shown in the northwest corner of the plan. The geologic reports submitted do not discuss the stability of cut slopes, maximum cut slopes, or heights for the site or the type of erosion control necessary for these slopes. Before approval of the preliminary plan, CGS recommends that the geotechnical engineer verify that the slopes shown on the Preliminary Plan meet their slope stability criteria and if they will need erosion control.

Entech states that p.11, “The majority of these conditions can be mitigated through proper engineering design and construction practices.” CGS recommends that the geotechnical engineer clarify and specifically state which geologic conditions cannot be mitigated through proper engineering design and construction practices, if any.

A detention pond is planned, and we recommend that the geotechnical engineer comment on whether it should be lined due to expansive soil and bedrock.

Submitted 10/9/23 by Jonathan R. Lovekin, P.G. Senior Engineering Geologist, Colorado Geological Survey, jlovekin@mines.edu
10/9/2023 12:14:39 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
10/9/2023 11:58:59 AM
GEC Redlines 10/9/2023 11:58:59 AM
PCD Engineering Division
10/9/2023 12:21:35 PM
Review 1 comments for the following documents will be uploaded by the project manager:
- Preliminary Drainage Report
- Letter of Intent
- Early Grading Request
- Preliminary Plan
- Financial Assurance Form
-TIS: please submit a traffic memo that is specific to the project scope. If access to Legacy Hill Drive is being proposed, a deviation request will be required in the next submittal.

Additional Comments
- Provide a final drainage report to accompany the early grading permit/conditions.
- CD's for the construction of the utilities needs to be submitted.
- Deviation request needs to be submitted for the proposed road section.

Due to the nature and volume of comments provided, additional comments may be provided with the second review.

Reviewed by:
Lupe Packman
lupepackman@elpasoco.com

Charlene Durham, PE
charlenedurham@elpasoco.com
10/9/2023 12:21:35 PM
View Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
10/5/2023 12:59:47 PM
See attached comments 10/5/2023 12:59:47 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
10/4/2023 12:48:03 PM
SWMP Checklist 10/4/2023 12:48:03 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
10/4/2023 12:47:45 PM
SWMP 10/4/2023 12:47:45 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
10/4/2023 12:47:24 PM
SDI Form 10/4/2023 12:47:24 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
10/4/2023 12:47:08 PM
PBMP Applicability Form 10/4/2023 12:47:08 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
10/4/2023 12:46:51 PM
O&M Manual 10/4/2023 12:46:51 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
10/4/2023 12:46:34 PM
MS4 Post-Construction Form 10/4/2023 12:46:34 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
10/4/2023 12:46:18 PM
GEC Checklist 10/4/2023 12:46:18 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
10/4/2023 12:46:02 PM
ESQCP 10/4/2023 12:46:02 PM
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
10/4/2023 10:23:02 AM
1. Standard DP comments:
a. For assignment of addressing for lots and tracts, place addressing marker (xxx) where they are intended to be utilized. Addressing marker for lots should be front door.
b. Rear Loaded homes will have unique address assignment and placement. A plat note will be required showing address placement.
c. Provide a 100 scale copy or larger of the entire APPROVED development plan (d.p.) to this department so that addressing can be assigned. Once received, the development plan will be placed on a list to be addressed. Development plans that are not yet approved may be addressed, however additional plan review fees will accrue if changes are made to the D.P. after initial addressing.
d. An email from Bootsy Jones bootsy.jones@coloradosprings.gov , the Public Safety Street Naming Administrator with the City of Colorado Springs, reserving the street names is required to be emailed to the Enumerations department. Amy Vanderbeek Amy@pprbd.org; Brent Johnson Brent@pprbd.org; or Becky Allen BeckyA@pprbd.org
e. If underground service is needed prior to plat, submit a Utilities Addressing Plan (UAP), to Colorado Springs Utilities via the related link at https://www.csu.org/Pages/GISMapping.aspx For more information contact: Jade Swan jswan@csu.org
2. Are there trash enclosures and mail kiosk? If so, include the construction documents so that Enumerations can determine if addresses need to be assigned.



Amy Vanderbeek
Enumerations Plans Examiner
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
O: 719-327-2930 E: Amy@pprbd.org
10/4/2023 10:23:02 AM
County Attorney - Water
10/3/2023 1:28:38 PM
The Water Resource Report is missing Appendix A - Widefield Water and Sanitation District Report. The County Attorney's Office will complete review for sufficiency of water after this has been uploaded. Thanks! 10/3/2023 1:28:38 PM
Colorado Springs Utilities, Dev, Svc.(includes water resources)
10/2/2023 9:16:58 AM
Good morning Kylie,
Please show and label the Gas Distribution Main (CSU #R43M1) within Bradley Road and Legacy Hill Drive.
Best,

Matthew Alcuran, MPA| Engineering Support Specialist Sr.
Utilities Development Services | Colorado Springs Utilities
1521 South Hancock Expressway| MC 1812 | Colorado Springs, CO 80903
O: 719-668-8261 |malcuran@csu.org
10/2/2023 9:16:58 AM
County Attorney - Development Review
9/28/2023 9:45:52 AM
No comments from County Attorney - Development Review at this time. 9/28/2023 9:45:52 AM
View EPC Parks Department
9/26/2023 3:27:14 PM
El Paso County Parks and Community Services Preliminary Comments - Please See Attached Documents (To be presented to the Park Advisory Board for endorsement on 10/11/2023) 9/26/2023 3:27:14 PM
View EPC Environmental Services
9/26/2023 12:16:48 PM
9/26/2023 12:16:48 PM
Colorado State Forest Service
9/26/2023 9:29:27 AM
The primary wildland fuel type for this proposal is grassland with scattered trees having a low wildfire hazard potential. No special fire mitigation plans or other actions are necessary for final approval by the Colorado State Forest Service. 9/26/2023 9:29:27 AM
EPC Stormwater Review
9/25/2023 5:14:25 PM
Review 1: EPC DPW Stormwater comments have been provided (in orange text boxes) on the following uploaded documents:
- Drainage Report...(to be uploaded with Development Services comments)
- ESQCP
- FAE.......................(to be uploaded with Development Services comments)
- GEC Plan..............(to be uploaded with Development Services comments)
- GEC Checklist
- MS4 Post-Construction Form
- O&M Manual
- PBMP Applicability Form
- SDI Form
- SWMP
- SWMP Checklist

Please provide the following documents upon resubmittal (the planner will send an upload request):
- Private Detention Basin / Stormwater Quality BMP Maintenance Agreement [download from PCD website]

Reviewed by:
Glenn Reese, P.E.
Stormwater Engineer III
GlennReese@elpasoco.com
9/25/2023 5:14:25 PM
911 Authority - El Paso/Teller County
9/25/2023 7:59:08 AM
Comments for E911 as follows:

This plan includes private roads that will need to be named. Based on the current layout, four names should be sufficient.
Streetnaming information can be found at http://elpasoteller911.org/191/Street-Name-Database
As private streets, these should use the following suffixes: Grove, Heights, Point, or View.

Thank you.
Justin.
9/25/2023 7:59:08 AM
View Colorado Division of Water Resources
9/21/2023 10:50:46 PM
See attached. 9/21/2023 10:50:46 PM
Colorado Springs Airport Advisory Commission
9/21/2023 8:34:26 AM
This review will be presented to the Airport Advisory Commission on 9/27/23 with the below comments:

Airport staff recommends no objection with the following conditions:

• Avigation Easement: An avigation easement is requested or provide proof of previous recording (book/page or reception number).

• Airport Acknowledgement: Upon accepting residency within Villas at Aspen Trails, all adult residents and occupants shall be required to sign a notice in which the tenant acknowledges that Villas at Aspen Trails lies within an Airport Overlay Zone and is located less than 1.5 miles from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport and may, at times (24 hours per day), experience noise and other activities and operations associated with aircraft and the Airport.

• FAA Form 7460-1: If use of future equipment (permanent or temporary) will exceed 68 feet above ground level in height at this site, the applicant is to file an airspace evaluation case with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and provide the results to the Airport before the commencement of construction activities; FAA’s website (https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/portal.jsp).
9/21/2023 8:34:26 AM
RBD Floodplain
9/21/2023 7:24:09 AM
site not in the FEMA SFHA, no comment 9/21/2023 7:24:09 AM