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Project Name
Retreat at TimberRidge PUD
Description
A request for a PUD Single-family development.
Location
The site is located east of Vollmer, and north of the Sterling Ranch development.
Parcels
5200000277 5200000277 5200000393 5200000393 5200000397 5200000397 5200000398 5200000398 5222000017 5222000017 5222000023 5222000023 5227000001 5227000001 5227000003 5227000003 5227000004 5227000004 5228000019 5228000019
Applicant
N.E.S.
John Maynard ( jmaynard@nescolorado.com )
(719) 884-1369
John Maynard ( jmaynard@nescolorado.com )
(719) 884-1369
EA Number
17-4
File Number
PUD173
Project Manager
Kari Parsons
Status
Closed
Created
4/3/2017 1:34:04 PM

View: Project Documents



Review Comments (83)

Link Agency Comment
View Black Forest Land Use Committee
3/17/2018 8:40:29 PM
3/17/2018 8:40:29 PM
Woodmen Hills Metro
3/8/2018 2:32:26 PM
No comment. 3/8/2018 2:32:26 PM
PCD Project Manager
3/7/2018 11:30:52 AM
MDDP is approved. See uploaded documents please. 3/7/2018 11:30:52 AM
View Northern EPC Coalition of Community Organizations, Inc. (NEPCO)
2/24/2018 8:35:00 PM
2/24/2018 8:35:00 PM
View PCD Project Manager
2/12/2018 4:46:25 PM
MDT Letter Version 5.5 2/12/2018 4:46:25 PM
View PCD Project Manager
2/12/2018 4:38:15 PM
Version 5.5 PUD redlines 2/12/2018 4:38:15 PM
View PCD Project Manager
2/12/2018 4:36:52 PM
LOI Version 5.5 red lines.
John- Please remove the Vollmer Deviation as a part of this request. Staff needs to see the preliminary plan lay out for this area.
2/12/2018 4:36:52 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
2/12/2018 4:08:46 PM
Deviation request for access to Vollmer Road is referenced in other documents, but the revised request has not been received. See comment letter and redlines. Submit signed MDDP. 2/12/2018 4:08:46 PM
Black Forest Land Use Committee
2/12/2018 4:34:40 AM
The Black Forest Land Use Committee recommends approval of the PUD plan for the Retreat at Timber Ridge.

The committee has one recommendation that we believe would enhance the aesthetics and beauty of the development. If the applicant permits horses on the lots, we recommend that horses not be allowed on the first seven lots along Vollmer Road beginning at Poco Road and going north. We further recommend that a 200 foot setback from the property line on Vollmer be established with no fences or buildings allowed in the setback.

This area along Vollmer is a natural expanse of grass and horses would not only destroy the natural grass but the fences and buildings would break up this expanse. Leaving the area open would provide a vista of natural grass with the new, distinctive homes in the background. The homes in Highland Park along Black Forest Road provide a picture of how a larger setback enhances the beauty of developments like this.
2/12/2018 4:34:40 AM
Black Forest Trails Association
2/11/2018 4:20:17 PM
It appears that there are trails provided within the subdivision but are there any provisions for linkage to the Section 16 trails? Vollmer is a busy road for horse trails from the Retreat to Section 16. 2/11/2018 4:20:17 PM
Black Forest Trails Association
1/16/2018 6:57:21 PM
The trail system seems adequate. 1/16/2018 6:57:21 PM
View EPC Parks Department
1/16/2018 10:44:04 AM
El Paso County Community Services/Parks Final Comments (PAB Endorsed 01/10/2018) 1/16/2018 10:44:04 AM
View PCD Project Manager
1/9/2018 11:09:10 AM
Multi-discipline letter Review 4 1/9/2018 11:09:10 AM
View PCD Project Manager
1/9/2018 11:03:22 AM
Traffic Study V_4 red lines 1/9/2018 11:03:22 AM
View PCD Project Manager
1/9/2018 11:01:34 AM
MDDP Version 4 1/9/2018 11:01:34 AM
View PCD Engineering Division
1/9/2018 10:59:01 AM
See comment letter and redlines. 1/9/2018 10:59:01 AM
View PCD Project Manager
1/9/2018 10:50:46 AM
Geology Soils report V-4 red lines 1/9/2018 10:50:46 AM
View PCD Project Manager
1/9/2018 10:42:14 AM
PUD Version 4 Red Lines (post re-design) 1/9/2018 10:42:14 AM
View PCD Project Manager
1/9/2018 10:38:02 AM
Letter of Intent Red lines- Review 4 1/9/2018 10:38:02 AM
El Paso County Conservation Dist
1/9/2018 10:31:28 AM
The El Paso County Conservation District have no comments at this time 1/9/2018 10:31:28 AM
View EPC Parks Department
1/9/2018 10:03:52 AM
El Paso County Community Services/Parks Preliminary Comments 1/9/2018 10:03:52 AM
View EPC Health Department
1/5/2018 11:01:29 PM
1/5/2018 11:01:29 PM
Lewis Palmer 38
1/4/2018 2:49:36 PM
This area does not lie within the boundaries of Lewis-Palmer School District 38; it is part of Academy School District 20. 1/4/2018 2:49:36 PM
View EPC Parks Department
12/29/2017 11:18:40 AM
El Paso County Community Services/Parks Preliminary Comments 12/29/2017 11:18:40 AM
Black Forest Land Use Committee
12/28/2017 7:34:50 PM
The Black Forest Land Use Committee appreciates the cooperation and consideration that the developer and planner gave to make this proposal quite acceptable to the Land Use Committee. The significant number of 2.5 acre lots along Vollmer will provide a good buffer for the 5-acre lots on the west side of Vollmer.

One request that the Land Use Committee would like to make would be to increase the setback along Vollmer to 200 feet instead of 100 feet. Those lots are 500 feet deep and a setback of 200 feet for buildings or fences would preserve more of the natural grassland and beauty of that area. It would also set off the homes more like the homes in Highland Park along Black Forest Road.
12/28/2017 7:34:50 PM
View Northern EPC Coalition of Community Organizations, Inc. (NEPCO)
12/27/2017 5:18:32 PM
12/27/2017 5:18:32 PM
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
12/22/2017 10:07:03 AM
Regarding a request for approval of a development plan for Retreat at Timber Ridge, Enumerations has the following comments:

1. The street name shown on the development plan as Antelope Ravine Drive was approved as Antelope Ravine Avenue and the street shown as Aspen Valley Road was approved as Aspen Valley Parkway. Verify with Justin Annan at El Paso/Teller 911 (jannan@elpasoteller911.org) as to whether or not it makes a difference to him if the street suffixes are different than what was approved.
2. Provide a 100 Scale copy of the development plan to Enumerations for addressing. Indicate with (xxxx) the locations of all lots and tracts which will require addresses. It would also be extremely helpful to know what the extensions of Elk Antler Lane to the east and Bison Valley Trail to the south will look like in order to address these streets correctly.
3. Enumerations will have further comments as each phase is submitted for plat review.



Floodplain has the following comments:

1. The floodplain area within this development is contained in tracts as required by Regional Building Code section RBC313.18.5. Contact Floodplain administrator Keith Curtis (keith@pprbd.org, 719-327-2898) with any questions or concerns regarding compliance with floodplain code.


BRENT JOHNSON
Enumerations Plans Examiner

(719) 327-2888 www.pprbd.org
12/22/2017 10:07:03 AM
Falcon Fire Protection District
12/20/2017 3:02:11 PM
This project is not within the boundaries of the Falcon Fire Protection District. No comments provided. 12/20/2017 3:02:11 PM
View Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
12/19/2017 4:19:25 PM
12/19/2017 4:19:25 PM
View Colorado Geological Survey
12/18/2017 9:56:12 AM
No serious concerns noted. Letter attached. 12/18/2017 9:56:12 AM
View EPC Environmental Services
12/11/2017 3:11:08 PM
12/11/2017 3:11:08 PM
View Colorado State Forest Service
12/11/2017 11:01:45 AM
12/11/2017 11:01:45 AM
View Northern EPC Coalition of Community Organizations, Inc. (NEPCO)
11/20/2017 7:12:33 PM
11/20/2017 7:12:33 PM
PCD Engineering Division
9/22/2017 4:25:32 PM
See comment review letter. 9/22/2017 4:25:32 PM
PCD Project Manager
9/21/2017 9:12:44 AM
Please note: LOI indicates a 50' buffer along Vollmer Road. Please verify that is correct. 9/21/2017 9:12:44 AM
View PCD Project Manager
9/21/2017 9:11:21 AM
PUD red lines review 3 9/21/2017 9:11:21 AM
View PCD Project Manager
9/21/2017 9:10:26 AM
MTD review 3 letter 9/21/2017 9:10:26 AM
Black Forest Fire Protection District
9/21/2017 9:00:59 AM
Based on internal studies (using national and local data and trends), BFFRPD has concluded that the impact of this development will increase district call volume by 11.7%. The majority of the emergency calls generated by this development will be responded to by station #1 apparatus/vehicles. BFFRPD has urgent replacement needs for the fire engine, brush truck and ambulance at station #1. (We excluded the water tender from our calculation based on the fact that the development will utilize a water system). The total projected financial impact of the development for off setting the purchase of additional emergency response equipment is $77,220 or $164 per dwelling. Our most immediate need is the replacement of an ambulance ($125,000), followed by an engine ($450,000) and lastly a brush truck ($100,000). We would like the opportunity to discuss and work with the developer to see if some assistance could e provided.

Respectfully,

Bryan J. Jack
Fire Chief- BFFRPD
9/21/2017 9:00:59 AM
Black Forest Fire Protection District
9/20/2017 11:46:41 AM
Please contact the Black Forest FPD to discuss specific district response, service and the impact to the district for the proposed development.

Bryan J. Jack
Fire Chief
9/20/2017 11:46:41 AM
Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
9/19/2017 12:28:47 PM
Thank you for the opportunity to review the comments.

Cathy Hansen-Lee
Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
9/19/2017 12:28:47 PM
Black Forest Land Use Committee
9/16/2017 8:12:41 PM
1. The Black Forest Land Use Committee has reviewed this proposal and recommends DISAPPROVAL of the preliminary plan because it is not in conformance with the Black Forest Preservation Plan. The Land Use Committee is opposed to the high density and excessive water use that would result from this proposal.

2. This development totally violates the spirit of a PUD. A PUD is designed to give a developer flexibility in lot sizes to match the terrain, drainages and other factors. A PUD should maintain much the same density as the existing zoning and not change from 5-acre zoning to urban densities of 4-6 lots per acre. The Retreat leaps from 5-acre lots along the west side of Vollmer to 1/2 acre lots as a purported transition area and then to lots that are 1/5 and 1/6 of an acre.

3. The Retreat at Timber Ridge is in the Southern Transitional Area in the Preservation Plan. On page 95 under item “10. Southern Transitional Area,” it says, “A key element in this unit is a low density residential buffer area. This buffer would originate along a line one quarter mile north of a major corridor if such a roadway is constructed and if it is located within two miles of Woodmen Road. Overall densities are expected to decrease rapidly from approved densities at the line to one dwelling per five acres at the Timbered Area Edge.”

The major corridor within two miles of Woodmen Road would be an extension of Stapleton Road, the alignment of which has not yet been determined. Assuming a straight east-west alignment of Stapleton Road, one quarter mile north of the Stapleton extension would be the southern border of the Retreat at Timber Ridge. The “approved densities” at this southern border are those of the master plan for Sterling Ranch. If you refer to the attached design for The Retreat, you will see that Sterling Ranch has 1/2-acre lots on the south, west and east of the southern edge of The Retreat

Therefore, the “approved density” on the border of the south end of The Retreat is 1/2-acre lots, three times the size of the 1/6-acre lots proposed for The Retreat.

The surrounding densities around The Retreat decrease to 5-acre lots on both sides of The Retreat as one moves north. Therefore the proposed densities for The Retreat are significantly higher than the existing densities and the approved densities for the Sterling Ranch Master Plan. The fact that there are several 1-acre and 1/2 acre lots along the northern and eastern edge of The Retreat does not provide a reasonable transition from the 5-acre zoning and lots to the north, east and west.

4. The Retreat proposes to use groundwater from wells on the Sterling Ranch property. Using groundwater for an urban development such as this will result in water usages far exceeding normal for groundwater wells and usages that are not sustainable over time. Compare properties with 2.5 acres and one private well to a density of 5.5 lots per 2.5 acres at The Retreat and the results are a five-fold increase in water usage. Add to this that these homes will have lawns compared to 2.5 acre lots where very few have lawns and you might easily have a 6-8-fold increase in water use per acre for The Retreat. Water shortages in Woodmoor in Monument and Donala in Gleneagle have shown that residential lots using groundwater are not sustainable over the long run. County officials must face the reality that groundwater will not be available in the long term for urban-sized developments and must take steps to restrict developments like this to conserve water resources.


5. This proposal violates the rights and expectations of people who purchased property in this area. Residents who purchased land or homes in the area around The Retreat purchased with the expectation that the zoning was RR-5 and homes would be restricted to 5-acre averages since the area was zoned RR-5. Their rights are being violated if this proposal is approved. This proposal places a small “town” next to 5-acre and larger parcels. The resultant traffic increase and noise is not consistent with the rural, residential flavor of the Black Forest.

The recommendation of the Land Use Committee is for 2.5-acre, 1-acre and 1/2-acre lots according to the attached drawing. This arrangement is more generous than the Sterling Ranch master plan and blends better with the proposed zoning of Sterling Ranch.

Given these limitations, inconsistencies and violations of the Preservation Plan, the Black Forest Land Use Committee strongly urges DISAPPROVAL of this preliminary plan.
9/16/2017 8:12:41 PM
View Black Forest Land Use Committee
9/16/2017 8:08:07 PM
9/16/2017 8:08:07 PM
Colorado Geological Survey
8/7/2017 11:17:02 AM
Colorado Geological Survey has no objection to PUD approval. Our June 12, 2017 comments remain valid. 8/7/2017 11:17:02 AM
View Northern EPC Coalition of Community Organizations, Inc. (NEPCO)
8/2/2017 4:50:54 PM
8/2/2017 4:50:54 PM
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
8/2/2017 3:32:39 PM
Enumerations has the following comments:

1. Please provide a 100 scale copy for addressing purposes. Addressing will not start until received
2. Have the street names been approved? If so, provide an email from El Paso/Teller 9-11 Authority, this is required.
3. Can you show me where Arapahoe Valley Way, Mt. Jackson Drive, Aspen Valley Parkway & Bison Valley Trail are intended to extend? This will help with addressing for future development.

STANDARD DEVELOPMENT PLAN COMMENTS:

1.FOR TRACT AND LOT ADDRESSING PLACE (XXXX) WHERE THEY INTEND TO BE UTILIZED.

2. CONTACT ENUMERATIONS DEPARTMENT FOR ADDRESSING. AMY@PPRBD.ORG OR BRENT@PPRBD.ORG


Floodplain has no comments, but would like to view the Floodplain statement proposed for the plat prior to mylar review. (not finding on the DP).
8/2/2017 3:32:39 PM
View EPC Environmental Services
8/2/2017 10:06:19 AM
8/2/2017 10:06:19 AM
View EPC Parks Department
7/31/2017 2:23:32 PM
El Paso County Community Services/Parks Final Comments 7/31/2017 2:23:32 PM
PCD Engineering Division
7/31/2017 2:04:39 PM
See MDT letter. Revisions required to TIS and MDDP.. 7/31/2017 2:04:39 PM
View PCD Project Manager
7/31/2017 1:48:48 PM
Engineering red lines PUD review 2 7/31/2017 1:48:48 PM
View PCD Project Manager
7/31/2017 1:48:07 PM
Zoning map red lines review 2 7/31/2017 1:48:07 PM
View PCD Project Manager
7/31/2017 1:47:29 PM
PUD DP red lines review 2 7/31/2017 1:47:29 PM
View PCD Project Manager
7/31/2017 1:50:00 PM
Engineering red lines MDDP 7/31/2017 1:50:00 PM
View PCD Project Manager
7/31/2017 1:44:53 PM
Multi-discipline comment letter review 2 7/31/2017 1:44:53 PM
Black Forest Trails Association
7/25/2017 3:10:44 PM
The trails proposed seem adequate along with the open space, park, and drainage and buffer making up almost 25% of the development. County regional trails along Sand Creek and along Arroya Lane should provide good trails for users. The trail system owned and maintained by a Metropolitan district hopefully will be available to all users. 7/25/2017 3:10:44 PM
Black Forest Land Use Committee
7/19/2017 2:41:26 PM
The Black Forest Land Use Committee remains opposed to this rezoning because of high density and the use of well water for an urban development. The previous letter of opposition still stands as our position. 7/19/2017 2:41:26 PM
EPC County Attorney's Office
7/12/2017 3:59:24 PM
County Attorney's Office will provide findings after review and receipt of SEO letter. Edi Anderson 7-12-17 7/12/2017 3:59:24 PM
El Paso County Conservation Dist
6/12/2017 3:13:29 PM
The Board of Directors and District Conservationist have no comments at this time.
Thank you
6/12/2017 3:13:29 PM
View Colorado Geological Survey
6/12/2017 11:41:20 AM
Letter uploaded 6/12/2017 11:41:20 AM
View EPC Health Department
6/2/2017 3:45:27 PM
6/2/2017 3:45:27 PM
View PCD Project Manager
5/30/2017 7:56:31 AM
Wetland Report 5/30/2017 7:56:31 AM
View PCD Project Manager
5/30/2017 7:56:11 AM
Visual Impact Study 5/30/2017 7:56:11 AM
View PCD Project Manager
5/30/2017 7:55:51 AM
Traffic Impact Study 5/30/2017 7:55:51 AM
View PCD Project Manager
5/30/2017 7:55:23 AM
PUD Zone Map 5/30/2017 7:55:23 AM
View PCD Project Manager
5/30/2017 7:54:33 AM
PUD Plan 5/30/2017 7:54:33 AM
View PCD Project Manager
5/30/2017 7:54:13 AM
Natural Landforms 5/30/2017 7:54:13 AM
View PCD Project Manager
5/30/2017 7:53:48 AM
MDDP 5/30/2017 7:53:48 AM
View PCD Project Manager
5/30/2017 7:53:26 AM
LOI 5/30/2017 7:53:26 AM
View PCD Project Manager
5/30/2017 7:53:09 AM
Geology report 5/30/2017 7:53:09 AM
View PCD Project Manager
5/30/2017 7:57:15 AM
Easement 5/30/2017 7:57:15 AM
View PCD Project Manager
5/30/2017 7:56:53 AM
Development Guide 5/30/2017 7:56:53 AM
View Black Forest Land Use Committee
5/29/2017 9:45:46 PM
5/29/2017 9:45:46 PM
View Black Forest Land Use Committee
5/29/2017 9:45:07 PM
5/29/2017 9:45:07 PM
View PCD Project Manager
5/30/2017 7:44:56 AM
Planning and Engineering comments provided on each submittal document. Planning in green and engineering in blue. 5/30/2017 7:44:56 AM
View Northern EPC Coalition of Community Organizations, Inc. (NEPCO)
5/18/2017 4:12:44 PM
5/18/2017 4:12:44 PM
Black Forest Trails Association
5/17/2017 11:57:42 PM
The regional multi-use trail going east-west along Arroya Lane is depicted ending at Vollmer Road. An extension of the trail is needed through Tract A in order to connect to the property west of Tract A, 5/17/2017 11:57:42 PM
Sterling Ranch Metro Dist
5/16/2017 4:32:35 PM
In response to the proposed project this parcel will be subject to the Sterling Ranch Metropolitan District Fee’s and mill levies This proposed site would be subject at time of plat and building permit, district fees
At this time the Board has not set the fees.
5/16/2017 4:32:35 PM
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
5/16/2017 3:44:47 PM
Regarding a request for approval of a Planned Unit Development plan for Retreat and TimberRidge, Enumerations has the following comments:

1. The road names for this development have already been approved, However, Mount Jackson Drive as shown on the development plan was approved as Mt Jackson Dr., Mount Elder Dr. was approved as Mt Elder Dr., Antelope Ravine Drive was approved as Antelope Ravine Avenue, and Purple Range Trail was approved as Purple Range Terrace.
2. We are assuming that this development will occur in multiple phases. It would be very helpful if we were provided with a large scale copy of the entire development for addressing as early in the process as practical. This will help ensure correct and consistent addressing across all phases. Indicate locations on all lots and tracts needing an address with (xxxx). It would also be useful to have any plans for the parcels to the east and south, more specifically along Aspen Valley Parkway, Mt. Jackson Dr. and Bison Valley Trail so that addresses can be projected accurately.
3. Enumerations will have more comments as each phase is individually submitted.



Floodplain has the following comments:

1. There is significant floodplain exposure in this development. Compliance with Regional Building Code section RBC313 is required. Contact Floodplain Administrator Keith Curtis (Keith@pprbd.org, 719-327-2898) with questions or concerns regarding compliance.
BRENT JOHNSON
Enumerations Plans Examiner

(719) 327-2888 www.pprbd.org
5/16/2017 3:44:47 PM
View Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
5/16/2017 2:56:36 PM
5/16/2017 2:56:36 PM
View EPC Parks Department
5/12/2017 11:49:23 AM
Final Comments - EPC Community Services/Parks - Retreat at TimberRidge PUD - PAB Endorsed 05/10/2017 5/12/2017 11:49:23 AM
View Colorado Parks and Wildlife
5/11/2017 12:45:25 PM
5/11/2017 12:45:25 PM
Black Forest Fire Protection District
5/8/2017 10:47:41 AM
BFFRPD has reviewed the plan and met with the developer. The plan meets the Districts requirements for access/egress and turnarounds.
No additional comments.
5/8/2017 10:47:41 AM
View EPC Environmental Services
4/28/2017 10:55:17 AM
4/28/2017 10:55:17 AM
EPC County Attorney's Office
4/26/2017 11:14:33 AM
Water review to follow discussions/implementation of special district-IGA and receipt of State Engineer review letter. 4/26/2017 11:14:33 AM