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Project Name
Sterling Ranch East Filing No. 6 Preliminary Plan
Description
56 acre total:: detention pond (292,931 SF) zoned PUD, 200 single-family detached lots (137,461 SF), ROW (38,525 SF), open space (18,564 SF) ;RS5000 concurrently requested
Location
Parcels
5200000553 5200000553 5200000573 5200000573
Applicant
N.E.S. Inc.
Andrea Barlow ( abarlow@nescolorado.com )
(719) 471-0073
Andrea Barlow ( abarlow@nescolorado.com )
(719) 471-0073
EA Number
EA21117
File Number
SP244
Project Manager
Kari Parsons
Status
Active
Created
7/29/2024 3:39:29 PM

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Review Comments (38)

Link Agency Comment
View EPC Health Department
12/5/2024 3:43:27 PM
12/5/2024 3:43:27 PM
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
11/19/2024 7:21:57 AM
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has reviewed the plans for the Sterling Ranch East Filing No. 6 Preliminary Plan 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 on the location and proposed actions, CPW anticipates that this project's impacts on the wildlife resource would be negligible if our previous comments are taken into consideration.

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
11/19/2024 7:21:57 AM
View Parks Advisory Board
11/15/2024 11:10:15 AM
El Paso County Parks and Community Services Department, Final Comments - Please See Attached Documentation (Endorsed by the Park Advisory Board on 11/13/2024) 11/15/2024 11:10:15 AM
View Colorado Division of Water Resources
11/14/2024 3:16:53 PM
11/14/2024 3:16:53 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
11/14/2024 2:36:49 PM
TIS Redlines 11/14/2024 2:36:49 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
11/14/2024 2:36:21 PM
Preliminary Plan Redlines 11/14/2024 2:36:21 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
11/14/2024 2:35:51 PM
GEC Redlines 11/14/2024 2:35:51 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
11/14/2024 2:35:22 PM
FAE Redlines 11/14/2024 2:35:22 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
11/14/2024 2:35:00 PM
Drainage Report Redlines 11/14/2024 2:35:00 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
11/14/2024 2:31:54 PM
Letter of Intent Redlines 11/14/2024 2:31:54 PM
PCD Engineering Division
11/14/2024 1:26:45 PM
Review 1: DPW Engineering has comments on the following documents:

- Letter of Intent
- Traffic Impact Study
- Preliminary Plan
- Preliminary Drainage Report

Please provide the additional items on the next submittal:
- Deviation request for spacing of Sioux Falls @ Briargate Blvd
- Early Grading Request Form
- Final Drainage Report for Early Grading Conditions

Reviewed by:
Charlene Durham, PE
719-520-7951
charlenedurham@elpasoco.com
11/14/2024 1:26:45 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
11/14/2024 1:10:50 PM
SWMP Checklist 11/14/2024 1:10:50 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
11/14/2024 11:50:16 AM
SWMP 11/14/2024 11:50:16 AM
View EPC Stormwater Review
11/14/2024 11:49:20 AM
PBMP Applicability Form 11/14/2024 11:49:20 AM
View EPC Stormwater Review
11/14/2024 11:48:32 AM
GEC Checklist 11/14/2024 11:48:32 AM
Falcon School District 49
11/14/2024 9:09:37 AM
District 49 has reviewed File SP244 - Sterling Ranch East Filing No. 6 Preliminary Plan. District 49 has no comments or concerns at this time. 11/14/2024 9:09:37 AM
PCD Project Manager
11/13/2024 5:03:29 PM
Engineering will upload all docs when they have completed their review. 11/13/2024 5:03:29 PM
PCD Project Manager
11/13/2024 5:02:59 PM
No PUD amendment is required to remove 11 acres from the Foursquare PUD - the Pond will still be constructed under filing no. 6. The overall open space requirements are met within he PUD. Applicant will provide details in the LOI to explain. 11/13/2024 5:02:59 PM
PCD Project Manager
11/13/2024 12:41:08 PM
There appears to be covenants recorded against the property. Please note if they will be vacated on prelim plan note. 11/13/2024 12:41:08 PM
PCD Project Manager
11/13/2024 12:40:10 PM
TERMS, CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS, BURDENS AND OBLIGATIONS AS SET FORTH IN ACCESS
EASEMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 211091268.
22. TERMS, CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS, BURDENS, OBLIGATIONS AND EASEMENTS AS SET FORTH AND
GRANTED IN PERMANENT EASEMENT AGREEMENT RECORDED MARCH 14, 2014 UNDER RECEPTION
NO. 214021314.
23. TERMS, CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS, BURDENS, OBLIGATIONS AND EASEMENTS AS SET FORTH AND
GRANTED IN PERMANENT EASEMENT AGREEMENT RECORDED MARCH 14, 2014 UNDER RECEPTION
NO. 214021315.
24. TERMS, CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS, BURDENS, OBLIGATIONS AND EASEMENTS AS SET FORTH AND
GRANTED IN PERMANENT EASEMENT AGREEMENT RECORDED MARCH 14, 2014 UNDER RECEPTION
NO. 214021316.
TERMS, CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS, BURDENS, OBLIGATIONS AND EASEMENTS AS SET FORTH AND
GRANTED IN PERMANENT EASEMENT AGREEMENT RECORDED MARCH 14, 2014 UNDER RECEPTION
NO. 214021317.
26. TERMS, CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS, BURDENS AND OBLIGATIONS AS SET FORTH IN
ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVED PERMIT RECORDED JULY 31, 2014 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 214068509.
27. TERMS, CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS, BURDENS, OBLIGATIONS AND EASEMENTS AS SET FORTH AND
GRANTED IN AGREEMENT TO GRANT ACCESS AND UTILITY EASEMENTS RECORDED OCTOBER 31,
2014 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 214100440.
28. TERMS, CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS, BURDENS, OBLIGATIONS AND EASEMENTS AS SET FORTH AND
GRANTED IN AGREEMENT TO GRANT ACCESS AND UTILITY EASEMENTS RECORDED OCTOBER 31,
2014 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 214100441 AND AGREEMENT TO CORRECT AND AMEND EASEMENT
RECORDED APRIL 26, 2016 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 216043584.
29. TERMS, CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS, BURDENS, OBLIGATIONS AND EASEMENTS AS SET FORTH AND
GRANTED IN GRANT OF EASEMENT RECORDED OCTOBER 31, 2014 UNDER RECEPTION NO.
214100442 AND AGREEMENT TO VACATE AND REPLACE EASEMENT RECORDED APRIL 26, 2016
UNDER RECEPTION NO. 216043585.
30. TERMS, CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS, BURDENS AND OBLIGATIONS AS SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION NO.
14-441 RECORDED NOVEMBER 26, 2014 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 214109190. CONTINUE THRU end of exception B Title work

Verify the depiction of easements and state if they will be vacated or remain
11/13/2024 12:40:10 PM
PCD Project Manager
11/13/2024 12:36:41 PM
RESERVATION OF MINERAL RIGHTS AS CONTAINED IN DEED RECORDED MARCH 03, 1954 IN BOOK
1419 AT PAGE 198, AND ANY AND ALL ASSIGNMENTS THEREOF OR INTERESTS THEREIN.
AFFIDAVIT REGARDING KNOWN AGGREGATE VALUE RECORDED JULY 12, 2000 UNDER RECEPTION
NO. 200081217.
Please clarify if mineral right was vacated or if notice is needed
11/13/2024 12:36:41 PM
PCD Project Manager
11/13/2024 12:32:04 PM
Provide FAE for early grading, and early grading form. 11/13/2024 12:32:04 PM
EPC Stormwater Review
11/14/2024 11:47:42 AM
Review 1: EPC DPW Stormwater comments have been provided (in orange text boxes) on the following uploaded documents:
- Drainage Report..........(to be uploaded with Development Services comments)
- FAE.............................(to be uploaded with Development Services comments)
- GEC Plan....................(to be uploaded with Development Services comments)
- GEC Checklist
- PBMP Applicability Form
- SWMP
- SWMP Checklist

Please provide the following documents upon resubmittal (the planner will send an upload request):
- ESQCP
- Predevelopment (Early) Grading Request

Due to the volume or complexity of the comments provided, these comments are preliminary in nature and EPC DPW Stormwater reserves the right to make additional comments. Additional detailed comments will be provided upon receipt of complete information/plans and resolution of the major issues. Please feel free to call if you have any questions regarding this review.

Reviewed by:
Mikayla Hartford
Stormwater Engineer I
719.339.5053
MikaylaHartford@elpasoco.com
11/14/2024 11:47:42 AM
Colorado Geological Survey
11/13/2024 9:44:11 AM
The available referral documents include a Soils and Geology Study, Preliminary Plan Sterling Ranch East – Filing No. 6, El Paso County, Colorado (Entech Engineering, September 24, 2024), Letter of Intent (N.E.S. Inc., September 2024), Preliminary Plan (Classic Consulting, August 29, 2024), and other documents.

CGS offers the following comments and recommendations.

1. The geologic hazard note on the preliminary plan states, “Potentially seasonally shallow groundwater found on the following lots: 81-86, 91, 92 and 96 (see Sheet 19).” The lots on Sheet 19 do not match the layout on Sheet 1 and should be updated.

2. Groundwater was encountered in Entech’s test borings at 17.5 and 18 feet below grade during drilling in two of their borings in September 2024. If basements are planned, CGS recommends that the county require groundwater monitoring/observation to verify that proposed floor levels are at least three feet above maximum anticipated groundwater levels and maintained year-round. This monitoring/observation program should be conducted immediately and/or before the installation of public infrastructure to determine if basements are feasible. CGS recommends no below-grade construction in areas with seasonal shallow groundwater levels within three feet of proposed floor levels.

3. As noted on page 8 of Entech’s report, “It is anticipated that potential seasonally shallow groundwater areas will be mitigated with site grading,” and “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.” Additionally, the geologic hazard note on the preliminary plan states, “Mitigation for these lots include overlot grading and incorporation of underground drainage systems around foundations with direct connection to underdrain system within adjacent street maintained by metro district.”

Individual underdrains that are tied to the storm sewer system or underdrain system must gravity discharge to a daylight outfall and be designed early in the design stage and noted on the plans. CGS recommends that the plans show the underground drainage system with connections to individual underdrains for each lot. 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 to mitigate persistent shallow groundwater conditions.

Reviewed on 11/13/2024 by Amy Crandall, Engineering Geologist (acrandall@mines.edu, 303-384-2632)
11/13/2024 9:44:11 AM
Upper Black Squirrel Creek GWMD
11/12/2024 1:22:01 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. 11/12/2024 1:22:01 PM
View Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
11/11/2024 10:36:22 AM
See attached comments 11/11/2024 10:36:22 AM
View Colorado Springs Utilities, Dev, Svc.(includes water resources)
11/8/2024 2:18:08 PM
Action Item: Add note “CSU Field Engineer to determine final electric meter, transformer and service line locations. Contact Field Engineering at 719-668-5564 (Electric) with any questions.”
Best,
Matthew Alcuran, MPA| Engineering Support Specialist Sr.
Utilities Development Services | Colorado Springs Utilities
1521 South Hancock Expressway| MC 1812 | Colorado Springs, CO 80903
O: 719-668-8261 |malcuran@csu.org
11/8/2024 2:18:08 PM
View El Paso County Conservation Dist
11/6/2024 2:44:04 PM
Please see attached .PDF for brief comments. Thanks! 11/6/2024 2:44:04 PM
Black Forest Land Use Committee
11/4/2024 11:25:49 AM
The Black Forest Land Use Committee has no comments on this proposal. 11/4/2024 11:25:49 AM
Academy SD 20 Building Fund
11/4/2024 9:36:19 AM
Academy District 20 is in receipt of File #SP244 for approval of the Sterling Ranch East Filing No. 6 Preliminary Plan.

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 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
11/4/2024 9:36:19 AM
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
11/1/2024 2:14:50 PM
1. Can you please remove one of the streets; either Rapid City Place or Evanston Place. This portion of roadway is very short and I do not believe two street names are required. Just like Minneapolis Court.
2. Standard Final Plat comments:
a. For assignment of addressing for lots and tracts, place addressing marker (xxx) where they are intended to be utilized. Addressing marker for lots should be front door, and should be placed as close to the edge of the lot as possible, running parallel to the street it is being addressed from.
b. Provide a 100 scale copy or larger of the entire APPROVED development plan (d.p.) to this department so that addressing can be assigned. Once received, the development plan will be placed on a list to be addressed. Development plans that are not yet approved may be addressed, however additional plan review fees will accrue if changes are made to the D.P. after initial addressing.
c. If underground service is needed prior to plat, submit a Utilities Addressing Plan (UAP), to Colorado Springs Utilities via the related link at https://www.csu.org/Pages/GISMapping.aspx For more information contact: Jade Swan jswan@csu.org

Amy Vanderbeek
Enumerations Plans Examiner
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
O: 719-327-2930 E: Amy@pprbd.org
11/1/2024 2:14:50 PM
PCD Administrative
10/31/2024 1:57:42 PM
On 10/31/2024, PCD mailed "Notice of Application" letters to all surrounding property owners within a 500-foot range (1 address - all other properties were owned by the applicant). Copies of the notice, address list, and selected range have been uploaded to the EDARP file. Cost of postage to be billed to the applicant = $0.69. MB 10/31/2024 1:57:42 PM
View EPC Parks Department
10/30/2024 11:49:40 AM
El Paso County Parks and Community Services Department, Preliminary Comments - Please See Attached Documentation (To be presented to the Park Advisory Board for endorsement on November 13, 2024) 10/30/2024 11:49:40 AM
Colorado Springs Public Works
10/29/2024 9:32:58 AM
Engineering Development Review will require all public improvements to be built to full City Standards if this is chosen for pre-annexation per the IGA.

Joel Dagnillo, P.E.
Engineering Development Review
City of Colorado Springs
(719)385-5412
Joel.dagnillo@coloradosprings.gov
10/29/2024 9:32:58 AM
911 Authority - El Paso/Teller County
10/28/2024 9:17:50 AM
Comments for E911 as follows:

Appleton Dr – Not available – Existing

Minneapolis Ct – Available
Vancouver St – Available
Great Falls Dr – Available
Grand Forks Way – Available
Rock Springs Ct – Available
Missoula Way – Available
Evanston Pl – Available
Sioux Falls Way – Available
Rapid City Pl – Available

Thank you
Justin
10/28/2024 9:17:50 AM
County Attorney - Water
10/24/2024 1:37:14 PM
County Attorney’s Office will review for water sufficiency following receipt of findings from the Colorado Division of Water Resources. Thank you. 10/24/2024 1:37:14 PM
Colorado Springs Public Works
10/24/2024 4:11:08 PM
Traffic Engineering will require all public improvements to be built to full City Standards if this site is chosen for pre-annexation.


Zaker Alazzeh, P.E.
Traffic Engineering Manager/Deputy City Traffic Engineer
City of Colorado Springs
(719) 385-5468
Zaker.Alazzeh@coloradosprings.gov
10/24/2024 4:11:08 PM
View EPC Environmental Services
10/24/2024 10:49:03 AM
10/24/2024 10:49:03 AM