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Project Name
Sterling Ranch Sketch Plan 3rd Amendment
Description
Amended Sketch Plan consisting of 212 acres of 1,444 acres located east of Vollmer Road, south of Arroya, and east of the channel. Concurrent rezones and Sketch Plan Files SKP235; P239; P2310 and P2311
Location
Parcels
5200000553 5200000553 5227000005 5227000005 5227000006 5227000006 5227000007 5227000007 5227000008 5227000008 5227005001 5227005001
Applicant
N.E.S.
Andrea Barlow ( abarlow@nescolorado.com )
(719) 471-0073
Andrea Barlow ( abarlow@nescolorado.com )
(719) 471-0073
EA Number
EA21181
File Number
SKP235
Project Manager
Kari Parsons
Status
Closed
Created
6/21/2023 9:43:30 AM

View: Project Documents



Review Comments (38)

Link Agency Comment
Cherokee Metro Dist
2/22/2024 1:05:53 PM
No comments 2/22/2024 1:05:53 PM
PCD Project Manager
2/6/2024 10:36:22 AM
Scheduled for PC February 15th. Please email the combined PowerPoint in advance of PC. 2/6/2024 10:36:22 AM
PCD Engineering Division
1/23/2024 10:12:53 AM
Engineering Comments have been resolved.

Reviewed by:
Charlene Durham, PE
charlenedurham@elpasoco.com
1/23/2024 10:12:53 AM
View PCD Project Manager
1/10/2024 4:04:11 PM
Sketch Plan Comments- Minor.
This will go to PC and BOCC concurrently with the 3 rezones,
1/10/2024 4:04:11 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
1/10/2024 1:21:49 PM
TIS Redlines 1/10/2024 1:21:49 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
1/10/2024 1:21:22 PM
MDDP Redlines 1/10/2024 1:21:22 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
1/10/2024 1:20:47 PM
See link for comment review letter. Review 2 comments have been provided on the following documents:

- Drainage Report
- Traffic Impact Study
- Sketch Plan (to be uploaded by Project Manager)

Reviewed by:
Jeff Rice P.E.
jeffrice@elpasoco.com

Charlene Durham P.E.
charlenedurham@elpasoco.com
1/10/2024 1:20:47 PM
View EPC Parks Department
1/4/2024 11:40:49 AM
El Paso County Parks and Community Services Final Comments, 2nd Submittal - Please See Attached Documents (Originally endorsed by the Park Advisory Board on November 8, 2023) 1/4/2024 11:40:49 AM
View Parks Advisory Board
11/16/2023 10:44:30 AM
El Paso County Parks and Community Services Department Final Comments - Please See Attached Document (PAB Endorsed 11/08/2023) 11/16/2023 10:44:30 AM
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
11/9/2023 7:52:53 PM
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has reviewed the plans for the Sterling Ranch Sketch Plan 3rd Amendment in El Paso County. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is familiar with the site and has commented on the overall Sterling Ranch project area in the past, and CPW would defer to those previous comments. Based both on the location and type of action that has been taken CPW anticipates that the impacts to the wildlife resource from this project would be negligible.

We appreciate being allowed to comment. Please feel free to contact District Wildlife Manager, Aaron Berscheid, should you have any questions or require additional information at 719-439-9601 or via email at aaron.berscheid@state.co.us
11/9/2023 7:52:53 PM
View Falcon School District 49
11/8/2023 2:59:31 PM
Please see attached correspondence for comments provided by School District 49 11/8/2023 2:59:31 PM
Upper Black Squirrel Creek GWMD
11/8/2023 2:18:19 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. Thank you. 11/8/2023 2:18:19 PM
View PCD Project Manager
11/2/2023 5:07:47 PM
Sketch Plan Comments 11/2/2023 5:07:47 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
11/2/2023 5:05:54 PM
MDDP Redlines 11/2/2023 5:05:54 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
11/2/2023 5:05:20 PM
TIS Redlines 11/2/2023 5:05:20 PM
View PCD Project Manager
11/2/2023 5:08:20 PM
County Impact Identity Report 11/2/2023 5:08:20 PM
View PCD Project Manager
11/2/2023 4:33:06 PM
Letter of intent comments 11/2/2023 4:33:06 PM
Colorado Geological Survey
11/1/2023 1:28:57 PM
The available referral documents include the Soil and Geology Study, Sterling Ranch East – Sketch Plan (Entech Engineering, Job No. 231065, August 25, 2023), Sketch Plan Amendment (N.E.S. Inc., September 29, 2023), Letter of Intent (N.E.S., Inc., October 2023), Drainage Letter (Classic Consulting, undated), and other documents.

As noted on page 1 of Entech’s Study (Entech Engineering, Job No. 231065, August 25, 2023), the hazards and constraints identified on this site include artificial fill, expansive soils, shallow bedrock, and seasonally shallow groundwater, potentially seasonally shallow groundwater, and areas of flowing water. Entech makes appropriate preliminary recommendations for mitigating the site’s hazards. CGS has no objection to conditional approval of the sketch plan for the 3rd amendment for Sterling Ranch. We offer the following comments and recommendations.

1. Groundwater was encountered at 2 to 9 feet below grade during drilling, and Entech observed areas of ponded water in some locations. These test holes were drilled in July 2023 and three of the test holes were constructed as temporary piezometers. CGS recommends that these test holes be monitored through winter and spring.

2. We agree with Entech (page 8 of their report), “A minimum separation of 3 feet between foundation components and groundwater levels are recommended.” Entech states that “these areas will likely be filled during site grading,” however, they also note that the grading plans were not available.” Similar to other areas in the Sterling Ranch development, if shallow groundwater conditions exist and mitigation measures (such as filling the site or underdrain systems) are not possible, then NO basements should be permitted.

3. Page 8 of Entech’s report states, “In areas where high subsurface moisture conditions are anticipated periodically, subsurface perimeter drains are recommended to help prevent the intrusion of water into areas below grade.” As individual underdrains are typically tied to the storm sewer system or underdrain system that gravity discharges to a daylight outfall, CGS recommends that underdrain systems are designed early in the design stage (prior to preliminary plan approval) and noted on the plans. An underdrain system should be allowed ONLY if it can gravity discharge to a daylight outfall or is connected to an existing underdrain system that gravity discharges to a daylight outfall. Individual foundation perimeter drains are intended to handle small amounts of intermittent, perched water and may NOT be used as the sole mitigation of persistent shallow groundwater conditions.

Reviewed on 11/1/2023 by Amy Crandall, Engineering Geologist (acrandall@mines.edu)
11/1/2023 1:28:57 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
11/2/2023 5:02:39 PM
Review 1 comments will be uploaded by the project manager. Review comments on the following documents:

- Drainage Report
- Traffic Impact Study
- Sketch Plan (to be uploaded by Project Manager)

Reviewed by:
Jeff Rice P.E.
jeffrice@elpasoco.com

Charlene Durham P.E.
charlenedurham@elpasoco.com

Carlos Hernandez
carloshernandez@elpasoco.com
11/2/2023 5:02:39 PM
Colorado Springs Public Works
10/30/2023 3:05:00 PM
Concur with Traffic Engineering that Banning Lewis Pkwy. must have 142' ROW to be consistent with the ROW section within the City.

Joel Dagnillo, P.E.
Engineer III
Engineering Development Review
City of Colorado Springs
(719)385-5412
Joel.dagnillo@coloradosprings.gov
10/30/2023 3:05:00 PM
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
10/30/2023 9:59:50 AM
Enumerations has no comment.

Amy Vanderbeek
10/30/2023 9:59:50 AM
Black Forest Fire Protection District
10/29/2023 11:04:19 AM
Applicants shall demonstrate full compliance and conformance with El Paso County’s adopted Land Development Code (LDC), Engineering Criteria Manual (ECM), adopted International Fire Code (IFC), and all other adopted codes, provisions, or statutes that impact fire safety to include access/egress, water supply, hardening of structures, addressing, fire protection systems, etc. The applicant shall submit a comprehensive fire protection report from a qualified fire protection engineer that is licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Colorado State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers to demonstrate conformance to all requirements. Furthermore, the District does not support any waivers or variances that negatively impact any fire safety provisions including access/egress, water supply, hardening of structures, addressing, fire protections systems, etc. 10/29/2023 11:04:19 AM
Woodmen Road Metro
10/27/2023 11:16:18 AM
This project is not in the district boundaries or service area. Therefore, this is not subjected to fees. 10/27/2023 11:16:18 AM
EPC Stormwater Review
10/24/2023 4:38:57 PM
Review 1: EPC DPW Stormwater does not have any comments on any of the submitted documents.

Reviewed by:
Glenn Reese, P.E.
Stormwater Engineer III
GlennReese@elpasoco.com
10/24/2023 4:38:57 PM
Falcon Fire Protection District
10/24/2023 12:22:19 PM
This project is not within the Falcon Fire Protection District boundaries. No comments. 10/24/2023 12:22:19 PM
Colorado Springs Airport Advisory Commission
10/20/2023 4:08:14 PM
This falls outside of Airport Overlay 10/20/2023 4:08:14 PM
Cherokee Metro Dist
10/20/2023 8:27:54 AM
No CMD comments 10/20/2023 8:27:54 AM
View Colorado Division of Water Resources
10/19/2023 3:18:53 PM
See attached letter. 10/19/2023 3:18:53 PM
View EPC Parks Department
10/19/2023 2:14:45 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 11/08/2023) 10/19/2023 2:14:45 PM
Colorado State Forest Service
10/18/2023 9:46:55 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. 10/18/2023 9:46:55 AM
Black Forest Land Use Committee
10/17/2023 3:17:07 PM
The Black Forest Land Use Committee recommends one row of 5-acre lots directly south of Arroya Lane with the rest of that section being 2.5-acre lots to provide a better transition with the large lots north of Arroya Lane. 10/17/2023 3:17:07 PM
PCD Administrative Notice
10/17/2023 2:49:42 PM
PCD mailed "Notice of Application" to surrounding property owners within a 500-foot range (32 addresses) on 10/17/2023. This was a combined notice for SKP235, P239, P2310, and P2311. The cost of postage was $20.16. MB 10/17/2023 2:49:42 PM
Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
10/16/2023 4:01:09 PM
MVEA has no objection to the sketch plan amendment 10/16/2023 4:01:09 PM
Academy SD 20 Building Fund
10/16/2023 7:40:49 AM
Academy district 20 is in receipt of File# SKP235 for approval of the Sterling Ranch Sketch Plan 3rd Amendment.

The District has no comment as it appears that all of the requested changes occur in District 49.

As for the balance of Sterling Ranch, District 20 comments have not changed.

"Academy District 20 is requesting land dedication in lieu of fees for all residential units within the Sterling Ranch development per the approved agreement between the District, El Paso County, SR Land, LLC and Classic SRJ Land, LLC.

The District is able to serve each student who is a resident of District 20."

If you need additional information, please contact me.

Don Smith
Planning Consultant
10/16/2023 7:40:49 AM
Colorado Springs Utilities, Dev, Svc.(includes water resources)
10/13/2023 11:04:06 AM
CSU UDS does not have any comments
MAR
10/13/2023 11:04:06 AM
Woodmen Hills Metro
10/12/2023 2:33:47 PM
Woodmen Hills Metropolitan District does not have any comment at this time but reserves the right to comment on any future submittals. 10/12/2023 2:33:47 PM
View EPC Environmental Services
10/12/2023 1:05:40 PM
10/12/2023 1:05:40 PM
Colorado Springs Public Works
10/12/2023 12:26:49 PM
We recommend that Banning Lewis Parkway have 142 feet of ROW to be consistent with the city section ROW.

Zaker Alazzeh, P.E.
Traffic Engineering Manager/Deputy City Traffic Engineer
City of Colorado Springs
(719) 385-5468
Zaker.Alazzeh@coloradosprings.gov
10/12/2023 12:26:49 PM