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Project Name
J and J Ranch Subdivision
Description
3 lot subdivision
Location
Parcels
5114000009 5114000009
Applicant
Vertex Consulting Services
Nina Ruiz ( nina.ruiz@vertexcos.com )
(719) 733-8606 x6606
Nina Ruiz ( nina.ruiz@vertexcos.com )
(719) 733-8606 x6606
EA Number
EA24133
File Number
SF2511
Project Manager
Lisa Elgin
Status
Active
Created
1/13/2025 1:24:55 PM

View: Project Documents



Review Comments (23)

Link Agency Comment
Kiowa Conservation Dist
4/16/2025 2:46:53 PM
We have no objections to this proposal

If any soil is disturbed it needs to be reseeded with appropriate native seed.
Dust and erosion needs to be controlled
Noxious weeds must be controlled
4/16/2025 2:46:53 PM
View PCD Project Manager
4/16/2025 11:23:13 AM
See comments on Closure Sheet. 4/16/2025 11:23:13 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/16/2025 11:18:11 AM
See comments on the Wildland Fire and Hazard Mitigation Plan. 4/16/2025 11:18:11 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/16/2025 11:17:27 AM
Water Resources Report. 4/16/2025 11:17:27 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/16/2025 11:17:01 AM
See comments on Soils and Geology Report. 4/16/2025 11:17:01 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/16/2025 11:16:28 AM
See comments on PCM Applicability Form. 4/16/2025 11:16:28 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/16/2025 11:16:03 AM
See comment on Natural Features Report. 4/16/2025 11:16:03 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/16/2025 11:15:40 AM
See comments on Letter of Intent. 4/16/2025 11:15:40 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/16/2025 11:15:16 AM
See comments on Forestry Management Plan. 4/16/2025 11:15:16 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/16/2025 11:14:37 AM
See comments on Fire Protection Report. 4/16/2025 11:14:37 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/16/2025 11:14:10 AM
See comments on Final Plat Drawings. 4/16/2025 11:14:10 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/16/2025 11:13:36 AM
See comments on Final Drainage Report. 4/16/2025 11:13:36 AM
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
4/16/2025 8:06:40 AM
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has reviewed the plans for the J and J Ranch Subdivision in El Paso County. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is familiar with the site. Based on the location and proposed actions, CPW anticipates that this project's impacts on the wildlife resource 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
4/16/2025 8:06:40 AM
EPC Stormwater Review
4/14/2025 3:01:06 PM
Review 1: EPC DPW Stormwater comments have been provided (in orange text boxes) on the following uploaded document(s):
- Final Plat....(to be uploaded by PM)

Reviewed by:
Glenn Reese, P.E.
Principal Engineer - Stormwater
719.675.2654
GlennReese@elpasoco.com
4/14/2025 3:01:06 PM
Colorado Geological Survey
4/14/2025 11:04:42 AM
The available referral documents include the Final Plat (APEX Land Surveying and Mapping LLC, February 17, 2025), Letter of Intent (Vertex Consulting Services, LLC, February 1, 2025), and Soils and Geology Study and OWTS - Wastewater Study (Entech Engineering, Inc., Revised January 20, 2025).

The site does not contain any unusual geologic hazards or geotechnical constraints that preclude the proposed three-lot residential subdivision. As noted on page 1 of Entech’s report, “The engineering geologic constraints/hazards identified on this site include potentially expansive soils, areas of potential seasonally shallow groundwater, and shallow bedrock.” Entech notes that the drainage located in the center of the site is shown as potential seasonally shallow groundwater and is designated as a “no build” area on the final plat. Entech’s characterization of the geologic hazards associated with the site is valid. Provided site-specific geotechnical investigations are performed, CGS has no objection to the approval of the minor subdivision. We offer the following comments and recommendations:

1. Entech states (page 3), “Signs of seasonally occurring high moisture was observed in the test pits at depths of 6½ to 7½ feet in the test pits…” No groundwater was observed in the test holes to depths of 20 feet when drilled and re-checked in September 2024. Additional groundwater measurements were not reported. Entech recommends “A minimum separation of 3 feet between foundation components and groundwater levels.” CGS recommends that the county require groundwater monitoring/observation to obtain groundwater data that can be used to determine the feasibility of basements and to verify that proposed foundation components are at least three feet above 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.

2. Entech’s soils and geology study on the county’s EDARP site did not include the figures and test hole logs. These should be added to the report on file.

3. Sheet 2 of the final plat shows reference to a geology/engineering geology line and constraints in the legend; however, these are not depicted on the plat.

Submitted 4/14/2025 by Amy Crandall, Engineering Geologist, Colorado Geological Survey (acrandall@mines.edu)
4/14/2025 11:04:42 AM
PCD Engineering Division
4/15/2025 7:54:54 AM
Development Services Engineering Review 1.

Comments on the following documents (to be uploaded by project manager):
- Final Plat
- Letter of Intent
- Drainage Report
- Closures Sheet

Reviewed by:
Joe Sandstrom, EI, Associate Engineer
josephsandstrom@elpasoco.com
(719) 520-6314

Daniel Torres, PE, Principal Engineer
danieltorres@elpasoco.com
(719) 520-6305
4/15/2025 7:54:54 AM
Falcon School District 49
4/10/2025 11:30:29 AM
District 49 has had the opportunity to review File: SF2511 - J and J Ranch Subdivision.

At the time of this writing, the district will be able to serve students from this subdivision. The school zoning for this subdivision will be: Bennett Ranch Elementary School, Falcon Middle School and Falcon High School.

The district will be requesting fee's in lieu of land for the J and J Ranch Subdivision.
4/10/2025 11:30:29 AM
County Attorney - Water
4/10/2025 10:33:12 AM
Please upload Colorado Ground Water Commission’s Findings and Order, Basin Determinations and Replacement Plan when available, as well as a letter showing sufficient water from the Colorado Division of Water Resources. Be sure to include a section in the Water Resources Report regarding water quality that meets the requirements of the Code. 4/10/2025 10:33:12 AM
View Falcon Fire Protection District
4/7/2025 8:17:31 AM
4/7/2025 8:17:31 AM
911 Authority - El Paso/Teller County
4/2/2025 9:11:47 AM
No action for E911 on this submittal.
Thank you.
Justin.
4/2/2025 9:11:47 AM
View EPC Parks Department
4/1/2025 4:05:30 PM
El Paso County Parks and Community Services, Final Administrative Comments - Please See Attached Documentation (No Park Advisory Board endorsement necessary for minor subdivisions) 4/1/2025 4:05:30 PM
View EPC Environmental Services
4/1/2025 3:05:12 PM
4/1/2025 3:05:12 PM
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
3/26/2025 11:15:24 AM
Enumerations has the following comments:

1. Enumerations does not feel that the access easement needs to be a named street since 2 of the 3 proposed lots touch Hardy Rd. However, if the 911 authority feels that a street name is needed for emergency response reasons, we will defer to them.
2. Assuming the access will not receive a street name, the existing residence will use the existing address. There is sufficient addressing available for proposed lots 1 and 3 from Hardy Rd.
3. Once it is determined whether or not a street name is needed, submit a copy of this plat to Enumerations for address assignment. Once the addressing is returned, the addresses need to be added to the plat.
4. Enumerations will review the mylar prior to recording for addressing, title block and floodplain statement. An Enumerations fee of $20 will be due at the time of mylar review.

Brent Johnson
Enumerations Plans Examiner
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
O: 719-327-2888 E: brent@pprbd.org W: pprbd.org
3/26/2025 11:15:24 AM