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Project Name
AFTA Subdivision
Description
Remove diamond shamrock & existing residential homes; add Circle K building - property needs to complete a rezone, vacate/replat prior to site development plan; a private road tract 3/4 acre (waivers of 8.4.4), one (1) 5 acre lot, and one (1) 2.8 acre irregular shaped triangle lot.
Location
Parcels
5312402015 5312402015 5312402016 5312402016 5312403003 5312403003 5312403004 5312403004 5312404003 5312404003 5312405003 5312405003 5312405005 5312405005
Applicant
Circle K Stores Inc.
Sofia Hernandez ( sofia@LDCAZ.com )
(480) 414-2420 Sofia Hernandez ( sofia@LDCAZ.com )
(480) 414-2420
EA Number
EA2113
File Number
VR223
Project Manager
Kylie Bagley
Status
Active
Created
9/29/2020 9:24:28 AM

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Review Comments (80)
Link Agency Comment
PCD Project Manager
4/15/2024 3:34:33 PM 		May 16 PC and June 13 BoCC 4/15/2024 3:34:33 PM
PCD Project Manager
4/5/2024 2:51:13 PM 		May 16 PC and June 13 BoCC 4/5/2024 2:51:13 PM
View County Attorney - Water
4/5/2024 10:52:35 AM 		See attached Water Supply Review and Recommendations. 4/5/2024 10:52:35 AM
View Colorado Division of Water Resources
3/29/2024 3:58:37 PM 		3/29/2024 3:58:37 PM
County Attorney - Water
3/20/2024 11:29:16 AM 		County Attorney’s Office will review for water sufficiency following receipt of findings from the Colorado Division of Water Resources. Thank you. 3/20/2024 11:29:16 AM
County Attorney - Water
3/1/2024 2:28:56 PM 		The Letter from Colorado Division of Water Resources date 2/29/24 states that they are unable to comment on the potential for injury to existing water rights due to the inconsistencies of the water demand across all documents. County Attorney will review for water sufficiency once the water demand per lot is clearly identified and consistent and an updated letter has been received from the Colorado Division of Water Resources. 3/1/2024 2:28:56 PM
View Colorado Division of Water Resources
2/29/2024 3:52:54 PM 		2/29/2024 3:52:54 PM
County Attorney - Water
1/24/2024 3:51:49 PM 		Thank you for the updated commitment letter from water service provider. The County Attorney's Office will review for sufficiency once all documentation regarding the demand is consistent and an updated later from the Colorado Division of Water Resources has been received. 1/24/2024 3:51:49 PM
County Attorney - Water
1/16/2024 4:23:18 PM 		County Attorney’s Office will review upon receiving updated documentation per the meeting held 1/16/24. 1/16/2024 4:23:18 PM
PCD Project Manager
1/2/2024 8:23:24 AM 		No comments from planning at this time 1/2/2024 8:23:24 AM
View Colorado Division of Water Resources
12/28/2023 3:01:35 PM 		12/28/2023 3:01:35 PM
PCD Project Manager
12/14/2023 11:49:47 AM 		Please submit the new water resource report date August 2023 by Respec, per the County Attorney, if it is estimating a higher demand than previously estimated, you will need a new WSIS and a new letter from the State Engineer’s Office. 12/14/2023 11:49:47 AM
County Attorney - Development Review
12/11/2023 3:02:19 PM 		No further comments on SIA. 12/11/2023 3:02:19 PM
View County Attorney - Water
12/11/2023 2:53:59 PM 		12/11/2023 2:53:59 PM
County Attorney - Water
12/5/2023 10:35:10 AM 		Please provide an amended water commitment letter per the comment dated 11/30/23. 12/5/2023 10:35:10 AM
County Attorney - Development Review
12/5/2023 10:33:38 AM 		There are two files for the SIA here, labeled "Subdivision Improvement Agreement" and "SIA," and neither have the SIA uploaded. 12/5/2023 10:33:38 AM
View EPC Health Department
12/1/2023 2:56:44 PM 		12/1/2023 2:56:44 PM
County Attorney - Water
11/30/2023 12:46:09 PM 		The current commitment letter by its terms only applies to Lot 1 of the subdivision. The Commitment must cover the entire subdivision. The water demand is currently 1.712 acre-feet per year, yet the letter commits to 3.53 acre-feet per year. The County Attorney's Office can proceed with a water review, however, if the District is committing to supply twice the estimated demand to this subdivision, but they should be aware that that may impact the amount of water the District has available to commit to future development. 11/30/2023 12:46:09 PM
View County Attorney - Development Review
11/29/2023 3:52:07 PM 		Comments on SIA attached. 11/29/2023 3:52:07 PM
County Attorney - Water
11/28/2023 1:50:27 PM 		Per our prior comments dated 4/18/23, 11/9/23 and 11/22/23, the commitment letter must state the total amount of water in acre-feet being committed to serve the subdivision. 11/28/2023 1:50:27 PM
Falcon School District 49
11/28/2023 8:39:49 AM 		District 49 does not have any comments at this time but respectfully reserves the right to comment on any future submittals. 11/28/2023 8:39:49 AM
View EPC Environmental Services
11/27/2023 3:26:12 PM 		11/27/2023 3:26:12 PM
County Attorney - Water
11/22/2023 9:43:31 AM 		Per our prior comments dated April 18, 2023 and November 9, 2023, the commitment letter must state the total amount of water being committed to serve the subdivision. 11/22/2023 9:43:31 AM
PCD Project Manager
11/9/2023 3:56:55 PM 		No further comments 11/9/2023 3:56:55 PM
County Attorney - Water
11/9/2023 3:55:34 PM 		Comments from April 18, 2023 have not been addressed. There is not a commitment letter uploaded, instead the Water Resources Report in its place. Please upload a commitment letter that states the specific amount of water being committed by the District to this development, and clarify if this is a final commitment letter based on prior comments. 11/9/2023 3:55:34 PM
County Attorney - Development Review
11/9/2023 3:19:05 PM 		1. Per previous comment dated 1/10/23, please provide SIA in Word for ease of editing.
2. Detention Maintenance Agreement not reviewed per comment dated 4/18/23. 		11/9/2023 3:19:05 PM
PCD Engineering Division
11/8/2023 6:18:35 PM 		Engineer Review Ver.4

Comments resolved on the Final Plat. No further comments
Please provided copy of the City of Colorado Springs approved New Meridan CDs and City-CDOT access permit.
PCD Planner please program for immediate 3-day review once copies are submitted.



Thank you
Edward Schoenheit, Engineer I
E.P.C. Planning & Community Development
2880 International Circle
Colorado Springs, CO. 80910
Office: 719.520.6813
Cell: 719.502.9659
https://planningdevelopment.elpasoco.com/ 		11/8/2023 6:18:35 PM
County Attorney - Water
4/18/2023 1:46:29 PM 		The commitment letter from Woodmen Hills Metro District dated 3/16/23 mentions an inclusion letter for inclusion into the District but doesn't note whether that is still pending or has been acted upon. The letter also must state the specific amount of water being committed by the District to this development. Finally, the letter states that a full commitment letter will be issued upon County approval of plans, so it's not clear whether this is in fact a final commitment letter. 4/18/2023 1:46:29 PM
County Attorney - Development Review
4/18/2023 10:09:04 AM 		1. The Detention Basin Agreement has been uploaded in the SIA slot.
2. The Detention Basin Agreement has been modified to apply to the site development plan. Please confirm that no such agreement is needed in connection with the plat as a whole. If not, please upload the agreement into the PPR file and refer to this office through that file to avoid duplication of efforts. 		4/18/2023 10:09:04 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/11/2023 2:28:44 PM 		Letter of Intent Redlines 4/11/2023 2:28:44 PM
View PCD Project Manager
4/11/2023 2:28:27 PM 		Final Plat Redlines 4/11/2023 2:28:27 PM
PCD Engineering Division
4/10/2023 5:54:27 PM 		Engineer Review Ver.3

Please see Engineer redline comments on the following documents

-Final Plat Drawings V3 (To be uploaded by PM)
-Construction Drawings V3. No further comments on CDs V3. Road Design CDs submitted to COS City must be resubmitted with redlines comments addressed and copy of plans provided to EPC prior to approval of the CDs V3.
-All Access Permits to be completed (CDOT, COS CITY, EPC)

Thank you
Edward Schoenheit, Engineer I
E.P.C. Planning & Community Development
2880 International Circle
Colorado Springs, CO. 80910
Office: 719.520.6813
Cell: 719.502.9659
https://planningdevelopment.elpasoco.com/ 		4/10/2023 5:54:27 PM
911 Authority - El Paso/Teller County
3/29/2023 1:23:12 PM 		No action necessary for E911 on this submittal.

Note: The letter of intent states Old Meridian Rd as the bounding to the East, and New Meridian Rd to the West. The proper road names are Meridian Sol Dr to the East and Meridian Rd to the West.

Thank you
Justin 		3/29/2023 1:23:12 PM
County Attorney - Water
1/19/2023 10:31:06 AM 		The commitment letter from the water service provider is 4 years old, states an estimated water demand different from that in the WSIS, and is conditioned upon inclusion of the property within the District. Please provided an updated commitment letter that incorporates the correct water demand estimate, and please advise of the status of inclusion of the property within the District. 1/19/2023 10:31:06 AM
View County Attorney - Development Review
1/10/2023 1:55:51 PM 		1. Proposed edits to Detention Maintenance Agreement attached.
2. Please provide SIA in Word for ease of editing. 		1/10/2023 1:55:51 PM
PCD Project Manager
12/28/2022 4:00:09 PM 		Title commitment was only provided for Gibbs parcels. Please provide title commitment for remaining parcels and ensure ownership information is accurate and up to date on the plat. 12/28/2022 4:00:09 PM
View PCD Project Manager
12/28/2022 3:58:52 PM 		PCD Planning and PCD Engineering comments - LOI 12/28/2022 3:58:52 PM
View PCD Project Manager
12/28/2022 3:58:04 PM 		PCD Engineering and PCD Planning comments - final plat 12/28/2022 3:58:04 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
12/21/2022 5:04:24 PM 		GEC Plan V2 12/21/2022 5:04:24 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
12/21/2022 5:03:58 PM 		Soils & Geology Report (Still need V2 to be submitted) 12/21/2022 5:03:58 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
12/21/2022 5:03:32 PM 		FDR V2 12/21/2022 5:03:32 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
12/21/2022 5:03:02 PM 		FAE V2 12/21/2022 5:03:02 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
12/21/2022 5:02:35 PM 		Construction Drawings V2 12/21/2022 5:02:35 PM
Colorado Geological Survey
12/21/2022 11:07:56 AM 		We understand that Terracon is currently completing geohazard work and updating the soils and geology report. Additionally, note 11 of the final plat should be updated to include the lots impacted by geology hazards and constraints and reference the report.

Submitted 12/21/2022 by Amy Crandall, Engineering Geologist, Colorado Geological Survey 		12/21/2022 11:07:56 AM
PCD Engineering Division
12/21/2022 5:06:19 PM 		Engineer Review Ver.2

Please see Engineer redline comments on the following documents

-Final Plat Drawings V2 (To be uploaded by PM)
-Construction Drawings V2
-Letter of Intent V2 (To be uploaded by PM)
-FAE V2
-FDR V2
-Soils & Geology Report (Please submit updated report. V1 was resubmitted but is not complete)
-GEC Plan V2 (Note final GEC Plan will be approved under PPR2230. Please advise if you are requesting early grading)

All Stormwater documents will be reviewed under the SDP PPR2230.

Thank you
Edward Schoenheit, Engineer I
E.P.C. Planning & Community Development
2880 International Circle
Colorado Springs, CO. 80910
Office: 719.520.6813
Cell: 719.502.9659
https://planningdevelopment.elpasoco.com/ 		12/21/2022 5:06:19 PM
View EPC Health Department
10/8/2022 1:33:13 PM 		10/8/2022 1:33:13 PM
EPC Stormwater Review
9/13/2022 5:03:02 PM 		Stormwater has no comments on this application. All Stormwater comments will be provided on PPR-22-030.

Reviewed by:
Christina Prete, P.E.
Stormwater Engineer III
christinaprete@elpasoco.com 		9/13/2022 5:03:02 PM
View PCD Project Manager
9/13/2022 3:35:13 PM 		Soils and Geology Report Checklist 9/13/2022 3:35:13 PM
View PCD Project Manager
9/13/2022 3:34:47 PM 		Traffic Impact Study Redlines 9/13/2022 3:34:47 PM
View PCD Project Manager
9/13/2022 3:34:11 PM 		Soils and Geology Report Redlines 9/13/2022 3:34:11 PM
View PCD Project Manager
9/13/2022 3:33:45 PM 		Letter of Intent Redlines 9/13/2022 3:33:45 PM
View PCD Project Manager
9/13/2022 3:33:14 PM 		GEC Plan Redlines 9/13/2022 3:33:14 PM
View PCD Project Manager
9/13/2022 3:32:44 PM 		GEC Checklist Redlines 9/13/2022 3:32:44 PM
View PCD Project Manager
9/13/2022 3:31:43 PM 		Financial Assurance Forms Redlines 9/13/2022 3:31:43 PM
View PCD Project Manager
9/13/2022 3:27:36 PM 		Final Plat Drawing Redlines 9/13/2022 3:27:36 PM
View PCD Project Manager
9/13/2022 3:27:07 PM 		ESQCP Redlines 9/13/2022 3:27:07 PM
View PCD Project Manager
9/13/2022 3:26:12 PM 		Drainage Report Redlines 9/13/2022 3:26:12 PM
View PCD Project Manager
9/13/2022 3:22:18 PM 		Detention Maintenance Agreement Redlines 9/13/2022 3:22:18 PM
View PCD Project Manager
9/13/2022 3:21:37 PM 		Construction Drawing Redlines 9/13/2022 3:21:37 PM
PCD Engineering Division
9/13/2022 11:44:46 AM 		Engineer Review Ver.1

Please see Engineer redline comments on the following documents

-Construction Drawings (remove site development site applicable details and sheets)-Contact review engineer for clarification if needed. Site Development Plan specific details will be reviewed under PPR2230
-Detention Maintenance Agreement (correct form needed)
-Drainage Report-critical comments
-ESQCP
-Final Plat Drawings
-FAE
-GEC Plan & Checklist
-Letter of Intent
-Soils & Geology Report
-TIS (requires signature TIS was reviewed under VR223)

Thank you
Edward Schoenheit, Engineer I
E.P.C. Planning & Community Development
2880 International Circle
Colorado Springs, CO. 80910
Office: 719.520.6813
Cell: 719.502.9659
https://planningdevelopment.elpasoco.com/ 		9/13/2022 11:44:46 AM
Colorado Springs Public Works
9/12/2022 9:36:03 AM 		If Meridian Rd. is located in the Colorado Springs City Limits, separately submit construction plans for the new access point through Project Dox for Engineering Development Review and Traffic Engineering review and approval.

Joel Dagnillo, P.E.
Engineer III
Engineering Development Review
City of Colorado Springs
(719)385-5412
Joel.dagnillo@coloradosprings.gov 		9/12/2022 9:36:03 AM
Woodmen Hills Metro
9/12/2022 8:47:31 AM 		The Woodmen Hills Metropolitan District WHMD does not have any comments at this time but respectfully reserves the right to comment on any future submittals. 9/12/2022 8:47:31 AM
Colorado Geological Survey
9/8/2022 3:00:18 PM 		With this referral, we received the Letter of Intent (Land Development Consultants, LLC, September 19, 2021), Final Plat (Rubino Surveying, January 19, 2022), Geotechnical Engineering Report (Terracon, November 30, 2018), and other documents. The referral documents did not include a geologic hazards study (as required per Section C.2 - Geologic Hazards Report of the El Paso County Engineering Criteria Manual), and the geotechnical report does not discuss the site geology or the potential geologic hazards associated with the site.

The site does not contain steep slopes or flood hazards, nor is it exposed to any geologic hazards that preclude development. Available geologic mapping (Geologic Map of the Elsmere 7.5 Quadrangle, Madole, R.F. and Thorson, J.P., 2003) indicates the site soils and bedrock are Eolian Sand underlain by the Black Squirrel Formation. The eolian (wind-deposited) soil types can exhibit hydrocompaction (settlement or collapse under loading and wetting). Terracon states (page 7), “Potentially loose native soils were encountered…We recommend the proposed building be supported on reinforced shallow spread footings bearing on a minimum of 12 inches of newly placed structural fill.” Terracon also observed groundwater at depths ranging from 5½ to 8 feet below existing grades. Terracon’s recommendations regarding raising site grades, maintaining a separation of at least 2 feet between the bottom of proposed foundations and top of groundwater, dewatering foundation excavations and utility trenches, as well as subsurface drainage measures, should be strictly adhered to.

Terracon’s geotechnical recommendations appear appropriate to address the potential geologic constraints identified at this site, specifically hydrocompactive soils and shallow groundwater. If a geologic hazard report were performed earlier in the review process, we would appreciate a copy for our records. Provided all Terracon’s recommendations are strictly adhered to, CGS has no objection to the variance and replat. CGS recommends a note is included on the plans/final plat referencing the geotechnical/geology report and listing the geologic constraints associated with the site.

Submitted 9/8/2022 by Amy Crandall, Engineering Geologist, Colorado Geological Survey 		9/8/2022 3:00:18 PM
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
9/8/2022 1:14:21 PM 		1. The street name Meridian Road in this location was official change to Meridian Sol Drive and approved by the El Paso County BOCC on August 30, 2022.
2. The street name needs to change on this plat to Meridian Sol Drive.
3. The address to this property will also need an official address change. The plat is not enough. Link to change the address is here; https://www.pprbd.org/File/Resources/Downloads/Addressing/REQUEST_TO_CHANGE_ADDRESS.pdf
4. A wrecking permits will be required to be in place for 6930 N Meridian Road and 6810 N Meridian Road. Any new plan for the Circle K will be denied in the Enumerations department until the permits are pulled.
5. 8th street and Eastern Ave street addresses will not be assigned for either of the lots. New store address is 6970 Meridian Sol Drive, Carwash address is 6980, and new Gas Canopy is 6976 Meridian Sol Drive. Use these addresses when submitting plans to Regional Building Department. 		9/8/2022 1:14:21 PM
View Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
9/8/2022 10:36:45 AM 		See attached comments 9/8/2022 10:36:45 AM
Colorado Department of Transportation - Pueblo Office
9/7/2022 4:07:24 PM 		CDOT Access Permits pending. No comments. 9/7/2022 4:07:24 PM
Upper Black Squirrel Creek GWMD
9/7/2022 2:20:28 PM 		The Upper Black Squirrel Creek GWMD does not have any comments at this time but respectfully reserves the right to comment on any future submittals. 9/7/2022 2:20:28 PM
View County Attorney - Development Review
9/7/2022 1:21:53 PM 		Here is an example of the correct SIA agreement. Please edits the highlighted terms, remove the highlighting and resubmit. 9/7/2022 1:21:53 PM
View County Attorney - Development Review
9/7/2022 1:16:58 PM 		Here is the correct Detention Maintenance Agreement template. Please complete and resubmit. 9/7/2022 1:16:58 PM
View Parks Advisory Board
9/6/2022 1:31:54 PM 		See final Parks comments attached. 9/6/2022 1:31:54 PM
View EPC Parks Department
9/6/2022 1:30:42 PM 		See Parks comments attached.

Greg 		9/6/2022 1:30:42 PM
View Colorado Parks and Wildlife
9/6/2022 10:44:09 AM 		9/6/2022 10:44:09 AM
View Colorado Division of Water Resources
9/2/2022 9:06:07 AM 		9/2/2022 9:06:07 AM
View EPC Environmental Services
9/1/2022 12:42:00 PM 		9/1/2022 12:42:00 PM
View Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
8/30/2022 5:33:39 PM 		CDPHE Standard comments attached 8/30/2022 5:33:39 PM
Colorado Springs Utilities, Dev, Svc.(includes water resources)
8/30/2022 1:50:29 PM 		If you have any concerns or questions about the Springs Utilities gas services, please contact Springs Utilities' field engineering group at 719-668-4985. No action item is required. Approval can be requested.
Corey Masoumi - cmasoumi@csu.org 		8/30/2022 1:50:29 PM
911 Authority - El Paso/Teller County
8/29/2022 11:26:45 AM 		Old Meridian Rd as depicted on the plat drawing has been renamed to Meridian Sol Dr and should be updated on the drawings.

In addition to the vacated Pacific Ave, two other platted ROWs are depicted on the plan drawings (8th St and Eastern Ave).
Are these ROWs intended for construction? The layout of these two appears to conflict with other development along N Meridian Rd, and are not necessary for Enumerations.

E911 would recommend that these ROWs be vacated as part of this development.
If it is the intention that these ROWs be constructed, E911 recommends a name change for these two as they do not fit the criteria for new development.

Thank you
Justin 		8/29/2022 11:26:45 AM
Falcon Fire Protection District
8/25/2022 11:33:53 AM 		Falcon Fire has no objections or concerns with this variance and replat request. 8/25/2022 11:33:53 AM
Colorado Springs Public Works
8/23/2022 3:31:25 PM 		Traffic Engineering has no comments on this item.

Zaker Alazzeh, P.E.
Traffic Engineering Manager/Deputy City Traffic Engineer
City of Colorado Springs
(719) 385-5468
Zaker.Alazzeh@coloradosprings.gov 		8/23/2022 3:31:25 PM
County Attorney - Water
8/22/2022 10:12:12 AM 		The County Attorney's Office will review matter for water sufficiency following receipt of findings from the Colorado Division of Water Resources. Thank you. 8/22/2022 10:12:12 AM