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Project Name
CIMARRON HILLS SOUTHEAST MIXED USE FILING NO. 1 Plat
Description
one multi-family FAMILY lot, a lot for a church according to water report and tracts. A rezoning must be done for Multi-family development. Meadowbrook Parkway to be constructed with Plat.
Location
Parcels
5408007001 5408007001
Applicant
Matrix Design Group, Inc.
Ross Friend ( Ross.Friend@matrixdesigngroup.com )
(719) 575-0100 Ross Friend ( Ross.Friend@matrixdesigngroup.com )
(719) 575-0100
EA Number
EA23110
File Number
SF2420
Project Manager
Lisa Elgin
Status
Active
Created
2/8/2024 11:34:01 AM

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Review Comments (61)
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EPC Fire and Wildfire Program Manager
10/1/2025 11:09:20 AM 		This plan is acceptable at this stage of development. Subsequent stages will require utility service plans showing fire hydrants and fire sprinkler service lines. A Wildland Fire and Hazard Mitigation Plan will not be required since the parcel is not shown in a hazard area on the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Map. 10/1/2025 11:09:20 AM
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9/30/2025 4:10:24 PM 		FAE Redlines 9/30/2025 4:10:24 PM
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9/30/2025 4:10:00 PM 		Utility Drawing Redlines 9/30/2025 4:10:00 PM
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9/30/2025 4:09:14 PM 		Construction Drawing Redlines 9/30/2025 4:09:14 PM
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9/30/2025 4:08:45 PM 		Deviation Request Redlines 9/30/2025 4:08:45 PM
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9/30/2025 4:08:16 PM 		Soils Redlines with Engineering Comments 9/30/2025 4:08:16 PM
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9/30/2025 4:07:32 PM 		FDR Redlines 9/30/2025 4:07:32 PM
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9/30/2025 4:07:00 PM 		TIS Redlines 9/30/2025 4:07:00 PM
PCD Engineering Division
9/30/2025 3:55:49 PM 		Engineering Review 2: Comments have been provided on the following documents:
- Letter of Intent (Uploaded by Project Manager)
- Final Plat (Uploaded by Project Manager)
- Traffic Impact Study
- Final Drainage Report
- Soils Report
- Deviation Request
- Construction Drawings
- Utility Construction Drawings
- Financial Assurance Estimate

Additional Comments:
1. Please provide Subdivision Improvement Agreement.
2. Per DCM 11.3.3: A geotechnical analysis & report prepared by a Colorado Professional Engineer with recommendations for the foundation preparation and embankment construction shall be submitted to the County Engineer with the complete design analysis for all permanent detention facilities.

Reviewed by:

Charlene Durham, PE
719-520-7951
charlenedurham@elpasoco.com 		9/30/2025 3:55:49 PM
Colorado Geological Survey
9/30/2025 12:27:41 PM 		The available referral documents include the Letter of Intent (Matrix Design Group, September 2025), Final Plat (Matrix Design Group, September 8, 2025), Geologic Hazard Evaluation and Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation (CTL Thompson, Inc., Revised September 11, 2025), and other documents. The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into one 13.85-acre lot (Lot 1) for a proposed institutional use (church, school, and/or retirement facility) and four tracts (Tracts A-D). Tract C will consist of a proposed detention pond, and Tract D will comprise the proposed roadway that will traverse the site. The geologic hazard report references multifamily residential use and appears specific only to the west side of the property (Tracts A-C).

CGS offers the following comments and recommendations.

1. CTL states (page 2), “Tracts A and B are covered by this report. Should we be engaged to investigate Lot 1 and Tract C the reporting would be under separate cover.” It appears that the application is for Filing No. 1, which includes Tracts A-D and Lot 1. CTL’s report should be updated to include Lot 1 and Tract C-D.
2. The western portion of the site is located within the FEMA floodplain (FIRM 08041C0754G, December 7, 2018) associated with Sand Creek East Fork and contains portions of Tracts A-D. CTL states (page 13), “The project Civil Engineer should determine the extent of the flood mapping for the site, the flood potential, and design surface drainage.” The Letter of Intent states, “These tracts will stay undeveloped at this time but may be developed in the future after a LOMR is processed for floodplain modification.” No structures/improvements should be permitted within designated FEMA floodplain areas. This statement should be added to the final plat.
3. The final plat references CTL’s August 6, 2024 geologic hazard study. This note should be updated to CTL’s revised September 11, 2025 study.
4. CTL states (page 16), “Groundwater was not encountered or measured at depths well below that which would be expected to impact design or construction in most of our borings.” This statement is incorrect. CTL continues, “Groundwater was measured at 6 feet below the existing ground surface in TH-12, and 6.6 feet in TH-14.” Due to the shallow groundwater conditions at this site, basements should NOT be allowed unless mitigation measures (such as raising the site grades) are established and noted in the plans. If basements are planned, CGS recommends that the county require groundwater monitoring/observation to obtain groundwater data for the entire site, which can be used to determine the feasibility of basements and verify that proposed foundation components are at least three feet above the maximum anticipated groundwater levels and are maintained year-round. To be effective, however, this monitoring should include observations through summer, fall, winter, and spring and not merely during site-specific building investigations.
5. The exploration program performed by CTL indicates low blow counts (N-values), as low as 1 in test boring no. 2. According to the Geologic Map of the Elsmere Quadrangle (Madole, R.F. and Thorson, J.P., 2003, CGS OF-02-02), alluvium overlies the Dawson formation at an unknown depth. Collapse-prone soils are listed in CTL's report. We agree with CTL that sub-excavation and reworking of these materials will be necessary. Mitigation measures should be indicated on the final plat.

Submitted 9/30/2025 by Amy Crandall, Colorado Geological Survey: acrandall@mines.edu 		9/30/2025 12:27:41 PM
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9/30/2025 9:56:52 AM 		SDI Form or MHFD_Detention Calcs 9/30/2025 9:56:52 AM
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9/30/2025 9:56:33 AM 		PBMP Applicability Form 9/30/2025 9:56:33 AM
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9/30/2025 9:56:09 AM 		O&M Manual 9/30/2025 9:56:09 AM
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9/30/2025 9:55:38 AM 		Notice of Intent to Construct a Non-Jurisdictional Water Impoundment Structure (proof of submittal only) 9/30/2025 9:55:38 AM
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9/30/2025 9:55:07 AM 		GEC Checklist 9/30/2025 9:55:07 AM
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9/30/2025 9:50:51 AM 		ESQCP 9/30/2025 9:50:51 AM
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9/30/2025 8:47:51 AM 		Final Plat drawing comments 9/30/2025 8:47:51 AM
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9/30/2025 8:46:00 AM 		Letter of Intent Comments. Please contact Planning staff to set up a comment review meeting if you would like. Kari Parsons will cover for Lisa Elgin while she is out of the office on this project. 7195206306. 9/30/2025 8:46:00 AM
EPC Stormwater Review
9/30/2025 10:57:51 AM 		Review 2: EPC DPW Stormwater comments have been provided (in orange text boxes) on the following uploaded documents:
- CDs..............................(to be uploaded with DS Engineering comments)
- Drainage Report...........(to be uploaded with DS Engineering comments)
- ESQCP
- FAE..............................(to be uploaded with DS Engineering comments)
- GEC Plan.....................(to be uploaded with DS Engineering comments)
- GEC Checklist
- Notice of Intent to Construct a Non-Jurisdictional Water Impoundment Structure (proof of submittal only)
- O&M Manual
- PBMP Applicability Form
- SDI Form or MHFD_Detention Calcs

EPC DPW Stormwater comments have been resolved on the following documents:
- SWMP
- SWMP Checklist

Please provide the following document upon resubmittal (the planner will need to send an upload request):
- Private Detention Basin / Stormwater Quality BMP Maintenance Agreement

Reviewed by:
Mikayla Hartford, P.E.
Engineer - Stormwater
719.339.5053
MikaylaHartford@elpasoco.com 		9/30/2025 10:57:51 AM
View PCD Project Manager
9/25/2025 10:05:53 AM 		Water Resources Report- Please verify all documentation, uses, lots unit match through the application. Updated Water Commitment letter may be needed. 9/25/2025 10:05:53 AM
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9/25/2025 10:05:01 AM 		Wastewater Treatment Report - Please make sure the report addresses all uses discussed in the application as well as the requirements of Section 8.4.8 of the LDC. Update the Commitment letter as appropriate to match. 9/25/2025 10:05:01 AM
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9/25/2025 10:03:41 AM 		Soils and Geology Comments. The report must address entire Plat boundary. 9/25/2025 10:03:41 AM
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9/25/2025 10:02:43 AM 		Closure sheets comments from Planning 9/25/2025 10:02:43 AM
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9/25/2025 10:02:23 AM 		WSIS State form comments 9/25/2025 10:02:23 AM
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9/25/2025 10:02:02 AM 		Application Comments. 9/25/2025 10:02:02 AM
County Attorney - Water
9/23/2025 2:01:24 PM 		It remains unclear from the documents uploaded what the water demand is and how it was calculated. Please revise the WSIS, Water Resources Report, and commitment letter as necessary to:

1. Provide the estimated demand for the platted lots only, entire property as a whole, in acre-feet, which includes commercial and all anticipated uses. Water sufficiency will not be reviewed for tracts, and tracts will be prohibited from using water. They must be replatted at such time as development is proposed. Note that the identified uses and project description in the Letter of Intent are not consistent with the WSIS, Water Resource Report, and Commitment Letter.
2. Identify the water demand attributed to commercial use (in acre-feet) and that attributed to irrigation of landscaping.
3. Pursuant to Sections 8.4.7 (B)(3)(c)(v) and (e) of the Land Development Code, please add information to the Water Resources Report regarding Cherokee Metro District’s total water supply and its current commitments to serve.
4. Lastly, once these items have been addressed the County Attorney's Office will review for water sufficiency following receipt of findings from the Colorado Division of Water Resources. The current letter from December 30, 2024, several items of additional information is required before another letter will be issued finding sufficient water. 		9/23/2025 2:01:24 PM
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1/13/2025 9:09:59 AM 		Please see attached letter for CDOT's comments. 1/13/2025 9:09:59 AM
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1/12/2025 4:01:00 PM 		1/12/2025 4:01:00 PM
Cherokee Metro Dist
1/10/2025 10:45:59 AM 		Add in the general notes that all "Water and Wastewater construction will follow CSU waterLESS standards with Cherokee Metropolitan District exceptions"

Ensure that all the water and wastewater mains have a minimum of 5' of cover measured from top of pipes to the proposed grade. 		1/10/2025 10:45:59 AM
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1/6/2025 5:35:42 PM 		SWMP Checklist Redlines 1/6/2025 5:35:42 PM
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1/6/2025 5:35:13 PM 		SWMP Redlines 1/6/2025 5:35:13 PM
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1/6/2025 5:34:05 PM 		PBMP Applicability Form Redlines 1/6/2025 5:34:05 PM
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1/6/2025 5:33:24 PM 		GEC Checklist Redlines 1/6/2025 5:33:24 PM
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1/6/2025 5:31:54 PM 		Construction Drawing Redlines 1/6/2025 5:31:54 PM
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1/6/2025 5:31:12 PM 		GEC Redlines 1/6/2025 5:31:12 PM
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1/6/2025 5:27:59 PM 		FAE Redlines 1/6/2025 5:27:59 PM
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1/6/2025 5:26:50 PM 		Final Plat Redlines with Engineering Comments 1/6/2025 5:26:50 PM
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1/6/2025 5:26:11 PM 		Deviation Request Redlines 1/6/2025 5:26:11 PM
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1/6/2025 5:23:40 PM 		Closure Sheet Redlines 1/6/2025 5:23:40 PM
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1/6/2025 5:22:55 PM 		Drainage Report Redlines 1/6/2025 5:22:55 PM
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1/6/2025 5:22:25 PM 		TIS Redlines 1/6/2025 5:22:25 PM
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1/3/2025 8:37:10 AM 		v1_Water Resources Report comments 1/3/2025 8:37:10 AM
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1/3/2025 8:36:45 AM 		v1_Wastewater Treatment Report comments 1/3/2025 8:36:45 AM
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1/3/2025 8:36:24 AM 		v1_Soils & Geology Report comments 1/3/2025 8:36:24 AM
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1/3/2025 8:35:58 AM 		v1_Mineral Rights Certification comment 1/3/2025 8:35:58 AM
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1/3/2025 8:35:34 AM 		v1_Letter of Intent comments 1/3/2025 8:35:34 AM
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1/3/2025 8:35:07 AM 		v1_Final Plat Drawings comments 1/3/2025 8:35:07 AM
PCD Project Manager
1/3/2025 8:34:20 AM 		Due to volume of comments, subsequent reviews may have additional comments from staff. Engineering and Stormwater staff will have additional documentation uploaded at a later time.

-Ashlyn Mathy 		1/3/2025 8:34:20 AM
EPC Stormwater Review
1/2/2025 5:18:16 PM 		Review 1: EPC DPW Stormwater comments have been provided (in orange text boxes) on the following uploaded documents:
- CDs
- Drainage Report
- FAE
- GEC Plan
- GEC Checklist
- PBMP Applicability Form
- SWMP
- SWMP Checklist

Please submit the following documents for review:
- ESQCP
- Notice of Intent to Construct a Non-Jurisdictional Water Impoundment Structure (proof of submittal only)
- O&M Manual
- Private Detention Basin / Stormwater Quality BMP Maintenance Agreement
- SDI Form or MHFD_Detention Calcs

Reviewed by:
Christina Prete, P.E.
Stormwater Manager
719.520.6877
ChristinaPrete@elpasoco.com 		1/2/2025 5:18:16 PM
PCD Engineering Division
1/6/2025 5:15:25 PM 		Engineering Review 1: Comments have been provided on the following documents:
- Traffic Impact Study
- Final Drainage Report
- Closure Sheets
- Soils Report
- Letter of Intent
- Deviation Request
- Final Plat
- Financial Assurance Estimate
- Grading & Erosion Control Plan
- Construction Drawings

Additional Comments:
1. Per DCM 11.3.3: A geotechnical analysis & report prepared by a Colorado Professional Engineer with recommendations for the foundation preparation and embankment construction shall be submitted to the County Engineer with the complete design analysis for all permanent detention facilities.

Reviewed by:

Charlene Durham, PE
719-520-7951
charlenedurham@elpasoco.com

and

Daniel Torres, PE
719-520-6305
danieltorres@elpasoco.com 		1/6/2025 5:15:25 PM
County Attorney - Development Review
12/31/2024 12:10:16 PM 		No Comments from County Attorney – Development Review at this time.

Reviewed by: Erika Keech, Senior County Attorney, erikakeech2@elpasoco.com. 		12/31/2024 12:10:16 PM
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12/30/2024 3:56:42 PM 		12/30/2024 3:56:42 PM
Colorado Geological Survey
12/30/2024 8:40:36 AM 		The available referral documents include the Letter of Intent (Matrix Design Group, August 2024), Final Plat (Matrix Design Group, August 15, 2024), Geologic Hazard Evaluation and Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation (CTL Thompson, Inc., August 6, 2024), and other documents. The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into one 13.85-acre lot (Lot 1) for a proposed institutional use (church, school, and/or retirement facility) and four tracts (Tracts A-D). Tract C will consist of a proposed detention pond and Tract D will comprise the proposed roadway that will traverse the site. The geologic hazard report references multifamily residential use and appears specific only to the west side of the property (Tracts A-C). In addition, CTL’s report refers to a proposed Roadway Grading, Site Utilities and Concept Plan Exhibit prepared by Matrix, Dated May 17, 2024 that does not appear to have been provided in the referral documents.

CGS offers the following comments and recommendations.

1. The western portion of the site is located within the FEMA floodplain (FIRM 08041C0754G, December 7, 2018) associated with Sand Creek East Fork and contains portions of Tracts A-D. CTL states (page 10), “The project Civil Engineer should determine the extent of the flood mapping for the site, the flood potential, and design surface drainage.” The drainage study in the referral documents only addresses the eastern portion of the site (Lot 1). CTL’s study does not include a geologic hazards/constraints map; it only includes geologic conditions and engineering conditions. CGS recommends that the county requires a geologic hazards map indicating the hazards/constraints indicated in their report (such as shallow groundwater, collapse-prone soils, flood-prone areas, etc.). No structures/improvements should be permitted within designated floodplain areas.
2. The final plat does not reference CTL’s geologic hazard study, the site’s geologic hazards/constraints, or mitigation measures. Before approval, the final plat must include this information with mapped geologic hazards/constraints.
3. CTL states (page 14), “Groundwater was measured at 6 feet below the existing ground surface in TH-12, 6.6 feet in TH-14, and 9 feet in TH-15.” However, page 5 shows varying groundwater conditions. CGS recommends that additional groundwater information and a discussion on fluctuations in groundwater levels be provided prior to the approval that covers the entire site. Due to the shallow groundwater conditions at this site, no basements should be allowed unless mitigation measures (such as raising the site grades, underdrain system, etc.) are established and noted in the plans.
4. The exploration program performed by CTL indicates low blow counts (N-values), as low as 1 in test boring no. 2. According to the Geologic Map of the Elsmere Quadrangle (Madole, R.F. and Thorson, J.P., 2003, CGS OF-02-02), alluvium overlies the Dawson formation at an unknown depth. Collapse-prone soils are listed in CTL's report. We agree with CTL that sub-excavation and reworking of these materials will be necessary.

Submitted 12/30/2024 by Amy Crandall, Colorado Geological Survey: acrandall@mines.edu 		12/30/2024 8:40:36 AM
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12/27/2024 9:02:31 AM 		See attached. 12/27/2024 9:02:31 AM
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
12/19/2024 10:22:08 AM 		1. Existing addresses 6902 E Hwy 24 & 725 Peterson Road will not be used for this plat.
2. Lot 1 will be addresses as 485 Meadowbrook Pkwy. Tract A-457, tract B-427, tract C- 447 Meadowbrook Pkwy. Tract D is a street and does not require an address.
3. Add the address to the plat, as close to the edge of the lot or tract as possible, running parallel to the street the lot or tract it is being addressed from. This indicates when looking at a plat, which street it is addressed from.



Amy Vanderbeek
Enumerations Plans Examiner
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
O: 719-327-2930 E: Amy@pprbd.org 		12/19/2024 10:22:08 AM
County Attorney - Water
12/18/2024 9:28:41 AM 		It is unclear from the documents uploaded what the water demand is and how it was calculated. Please revise the WSIS, Water Resources Report, and commitment letter as necessary to:

1. Provide the estimated demand for the platted lots only, entire property as a whole, in acre-feet, which includes commercial and all anticipated uses. Water sufficiency will not be reviewed for tracts, and tracts will be prohibited from using water. They must be replatted at such time as development is proposed. Note that the identified uses and project description in the Letter of Intent are not consistent with the WSIS, Water Resource Report, and Commitment Letter.
2. Identify the water demand attributed to commercial use (in acre-feet) and that attributed to irrigation of landscaping.
3. Pursuant to Sections 8.4.7 (B)(3)(c)(v) and (e) of the Land Development Code, please add information to the Water Resources Report regarding Cherokee Metro District’s total water supply and its current commitments to serve.
4. Lastly, once these items have been addressed the County Attorney's Office will review for water sufficiency following receipt of findings from the Colorado Division of Water Resources. 		12/18/2024 9:28:41 AM
Cimarron Hills Fire
12/17/2024 1:53:01 PM 		The Cimarron Hills Fire Department (CHFD) has completed a review and has no concerns with the request to replat of TSN 5408007001, TSN 5408007004, and TSN 5408007003 as one 14-acre lot and 4 tracts. To include the Meadowbrook Parkway extension both 300’ and 500’ curve radiuses deviation from 565’ required minimum centerline curve radius found in Table 2-7 of El Paso County ECM.

No further comments. 		12/17/2024 1:53:01 PM
Parks Advisory Board
12/12/2024 10:39:44 AM 		El Paso County Parks and Community Services. The 2022 El Paso County Parks Master Plan shows no impacts to existing or proposed parks, trails, or open space. As such, no trail easements or park land dedications are necessary. As this is a commercial application, no regional park fees will be assessed, however an update to the EPC Land Development Code over the next year and half may or may not change this fee requirement. Thank you! 12/12/2024 10:39:44 AM
911 Authority - El Paso/Teller County
12/12/2024 9:04:14 AM 		No action for E911 on this submittal.
Thank you.
Justin 		12/12/2024 9:04:14 AM
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12/11/2024 2:12:47 PM 		12/11/2024 2:12:47 PM
EPC Parks Department
12/10/2024 1:48:35 PM 		El Paso County Parks and Community Services. The 2022 El Paso County Parks Master Plan shows no impacts to existing or proposed parks, trails, or open space. As such, no trail easements or park land dedications are necessary. As this is a commercial application, no regional park fees will be assessed, however an update to the EPC Land Development Code over the next year and half may or may not change this fee requirement. Thank you! 12/10/2024 1:48:35 PM