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Project Name
Berkheimer Subdivision
Description
Subdivide 13.4 acre parcel into two lots.
Location
14060 Black Forest rd Colorado Springs, CO 80908
Parcels
5206000063 5206000063
Applicant
John Berkheimer
John Berkheimer ( aacbuilds@gmail.com )
(719) 424-6598
John Berkheimer ( aacbuilds@gmail.com )
(719) 424-6598
EA Number
23107
File Number
SF2433
Project Manager
Joe Letke
Status
Active
Created
5/3/2024 12:31:51 PM

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Review Comments (20)

Link Agency Comment
View PCD Project Manager
12/23/2024 9:57:57 AM
-Drainage Report 12/23/2024 9:57:57 AM
View PCD Project Manager
12/23/2024 9:57:36 AM
-Final Plat Drawings 12/23/2024 9:57:36 AM
View PCD Project Manager
12/23/2024 9:57:15 AM
-Water Resources Report (Comment on Page 1) 12/23/2024 9:57:15 AM
View PCD Project Manager
12/23/2024 9:56:11 AM
-Letter of Intent 12/23/2024 9:56:11 AM
View Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
12/23/2024 9:09:17 AM
See attached comments 12/23/2024 9:09:17 AM
PCD Engineering Division
12/20/2024 1:37:34 PM
Engineering Review 1 has comments on the following documents

- Letter of Intent
- Final Plat Drawings
- Drainage Report

Review by
Bret Dilts, PE
bretdilts@elpasoco.com
719-520-6864
12/20/2024 1:37:34 PM
View PCD Project Manager
12/19/2024 8:21:03 AM
-Mineral Rights Certification 12/19/2024 8:21:03 AM
PCD Project Manager
12/19/2024 8:20:38 AM
Planning has comments on the following documents:

-Letter of Intent
-Plat Drawing
-Water Resources Report
-Mineral Rights Certification

In re-submittal version two, please provide a site plan that depicts all structures to demonstrate building setbacks in coordination with the new lot lines.

Joe Letke
Planner
joeletke@elpasoco.com
12/19/2024 8:20:38 AM
Colorado Geological Survey
12/18/2024 3:48:08 PM
The site (39.0377°, -104.7119°) does not contain any geologic hazards or unusual geotechnical constraints that would preclude the proposed 2-lot residential subdivision. CGS, therefore, has no objection to approval. The available referral documents include a Soil and Geology Study (Entech Engineering, Job No. 241486, October 16, 2024) and Final Plat (MVE, Inc., September 9, 2024). Entech states (p. 4), “The engineering geologic constraints/hazards identified on this site include potentially expansive soils, downslope creep, areas potentially seasonal shallow groundwater, and shallow bedrock.” CGS recognizes that the areas of potentially unstable slopes are associated along the drainage where the final plat indicates a “no build” area. CGS agrees with Entech’s recommendation that “Individual investigation for the new building site and septic system will be required prior to construction.” Once building locations have been identified and prior to building permit application, lot-specific geotechnical investigation consisting of drilling, sampling, lab testing, and analysis will be needed to characterize soil and bedrock engineering properties such as density, strength, water content, and swell/consolidation potential; determine depth and expected seasonal fluctuations of groundwater, depth to bedrock and; verify the feasibility of below-grade (basement) construction, if planned; and provide earthwork, foundation, floor system, surface and subsurface drainage, and pavement recommendations for design.

Submitted 12/18/2024 by Amy Crandall, Engineering Geologist, Colorado Geological Survey (303-384-2632 or acrandall@mines.edu)
12/18/2024 3:48:08 PM
County Attorney - Development Review
12/17/2024 1:45:36 PM
No Comments from County Attorney – Development Review at this time.

Reviewed by: Erika Keech, Senior County Attorney, erikakeech2@elpasoco.com.
12/17/2024 1:45:36 PM
County Attorney - Water
12/17/2024 11:42:11 AM
Section 8.4.7 (B)(7)(d) of the Land Development Code provides that the presumptive indoor use amount for a single-family home is 0.26 acre-feet per year. In the Water Resource Report, please justify and provide evidence for an estimated demand for indoor use at 0.20 acre-feet per year. To simply state that this is the figure used by the Water Court is not sufficient. 12/17/2024 11:42:11 AM
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
12/16/2024 1:48:16 PM
1. Label the street name in the street on the plat.
2. The address to lot 2 is 14040 Black Forest Road. Add the address to the plat.
3. Standard Final Plat Comments:
a. Enumerations will review the pre-plat (mylar) prior to plat for address placement, street names, and title block.
b. A $10.00 per lot and tract platting fee will be due at the time of the review of the pre-plat, (two addresses per lot and tract). If an address is not needed on a tract then no fee applies. Check should be made out to PIKES PEAK REGIONAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT or PPRBD. Paid directly to the Enumerations Department. As of December 5th 2023, the fee for all credit/debit cards has changed from the flat 2.95% fee to the following: Over the phone Credit/Debit Card payments will be 2.3% and In-Person Debit Card payments will be 1.5% (in-person only).
c. Pre-plat reviews can be reviewed via “pdf” or in-person. The pre-plat will be stamped by Enumerations for accuracy and returned to the applicant and the planner. All payments to be mailed to RBD via a check or credit card payment over the phone. Plats should not be recorded prior to Enumerations stamping the pre-plat and receiving payment of plat fees. If any pre-plat changes occur, even if changes do not apply to Enumerations, we still need to re-stamp the pre-plat. The Enumerations stamped pre-plat copy should match the recorded document minus a few signatures. If you would like an in-person review, please make an appointment on our website, https://www.pprbd.org/Home/BookAppt
d. A copy of the final recorded plat is required prior to plan submittal for RESIDENTIAL. A copy of the final recorded plat is required prior to approval in the Enumerations department on any COMMERCIAL plan submittal. Please email the Enumerations staff member that reviewed your project. Amy@pprbd.org; Brent@pprbd.org; or BeckyA@pprbd.org


Amy Vanderbeek
Enumerations Plans Examiner
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
O: 719-327-2930 E: Amy@pprbd.org
12/16/2024 1:48:16 PM
EPC Stormwater Review
12/16/2024 1:25:12 PM
Review 1: EPC DPW Stormwater has no comments. Planner: no re-review necessary.

Reviewed by:
Mikayla Hartford
Stormwater Engineer I
719.339.5053
MikaylaHartford@elpasoco.com
12/16/2024 1:25:12 PM
View EPC Parks Department
12/16/2024 10:53:27 AM
This application does not require consideration by the El Paso County Park Advisory Board. Administratively staff recommends that the Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners include the following conditions when considering and/or approving the Berkheimer Final Plat: (1) Require $1,010 in Regional Park Fees at time of recording the final plat. 12/16/2024 10:53:27 AM
View Colorado Division of Water Resources
12/9/2024 3:34:15 PM
12/9/2024 3:34:15 PM
911 Authority - El Paso/Teller County
12/9/2024 8:06:10 AM
No action for E911 on this submittal.
Thank you.
Justin
12/9/2024 8:06:10 AM
US Fish Wildlife, Ecological Svcs. (USDOI, Fish & Wildlife Svc.)
12/5/2024 11:28:38 AM
Hello Joe Letke,

Thank you for contacting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service). The Service has reviewed the Berkheimer subdivision project and has no concerns with this project resulting in impacts to species listed as candidate, proposed, threatened, or endangered.

We appreciate your efforts to ensure the conservation of threatened and endangered species. Thank you for contacting us and please let me know if you have any further questions.

Sincerely,
Emily Berchem
12/5/2024 11:28:38 AM
Colorado State Forest Service
12/5/2024 10:52:00 AM
The primary wildland fuel type for this proposal is grassland with scattered trees having a low to moderate wildfire hazard potential. No special fire mitigation plans or other actions are necessary for final approval by the Colorado State Forest Service. 12/5/2024 10:52:00 AM
Academy SD 20 Building Fund
12/3/2024 7:17:52 AM
Academy District 20 is in receipt of File #SF2433 for approval of the Berkheimer Subdivision.

The District is requesting fees in lieu of land dedication per the existing County Code for all residential units within this development.

The District is experiencing ongoing residential development. The District gained approximately 12,000 new residential units between 2018 and 2024 which included 5,278 Single Family, 1,156 Single Family Attached, and 5,576 Apartments as reported to the District by local developers. During that same timeframe, the District only experienced a total membership increase of 138 students. This information is updated annually in October.

A drop in the birth rate plus the significant increase in the cost of housing has slowed student growth in the District.

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
12/3/2024 7:17:52 AM
RBD Floodplain
12/2/2024 1:04:48 PM
this site is not within the FEMA regulated floodplain , no comment 12/2/2024 1:04:48 PM