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File Number
PPR2410
Project Name
The Shire, Site Development Plan
Description
SDP for and associated with VA202, director has given a 6 month extension to complete SDP, due date of 1/29/25, if not approved by this date, this must be handed off to CE
Parcels
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Applicant
The Shire at Old Ranch
Mark Phelan ( mark@phelangardens.com )
(719) 243-2678
Mark Phelan ( mark@phelangardens.com )
(719) 243-2678
EA Number
EA18314
File Number
PPR2410
Project Manager
Ryan Howser
Status
Active
Created
1/10/2019 3:04:32 PM

View: Project Documents



Review Comments (62)

Link Agency Review # Comment
View EPC Stormwater Review
9/14/2026 5:22:57 PM
3 Site Development Plan Comments 9/14/2026 5:22:57 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
9/14/2026 5:22:33 PM
3 PCM Applicability Form Comments 9/14/2026 5:22:33 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
9/14/2026 5:22:14 PM
3 O&M Comments 9/14/2026 5:22:14 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
9/14/2026 5:21:33 PM
3 GEC Checklist Comments 9/14/2026 5:21:33 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
9/14/2026 5:21:02 PM
3 GEC Plan Comments 9/14/2026 5:21:02 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
9/14/2026 5:20:23 PM
3 FAE Comments 9/14/2026 5:20:23 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
9/14/2026 5:20:01 PM
3 Drainage Report Comments 9/14/2026 5:20:01 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
9/14/2026 5:14:51 PM
3 Off Site Roadway Plan Comments 9/14/2026 5:14:51 PM
Black Forest Fire Protection District
9/14/2026 4:31:08 PM
3 BFFR has reviewed the revised Site Development Plan and supporting NFPA 1142 report. Approval is recommended subject to the following conditions:

A minimum of 30,000 gallons of usable fire-protection water shall be provided through the proposed cistern system. The cistern, piping, hydrant, and related components shall comply with NFPA 22, NFPA 1142, and BFFR requirements.

The complete fire-protection water system shall be installed, filled, tested, and accepted by BFFR before combustible construction or public operation of the site begins.

The hydrant details shall be revised to match current BFFR connection, identification, color-coding, signage, and vehicle-protection requirements. Final tank and hydrant construction drawings shall be submitted to BFFR for approval before installation.

The applicant shall demonstrate that every proposed structure is within an acceptable fire-department hose-lay distance from the fire-protection water supply. An additional approved outlet may be required if the maximum hose-lay distance cannot be maintained.

Fire apparatus access roads shall provide a minimum 20-foot unobstructed width, 13 feet 6 inches of vertical clearance, an approved all-weather driving surface, and grades and turning radii suitable for BFFR apparatus. Parking shall not reduce the required access width. Approved fire-lane markings and signage shall be provided where necessary.

Any gates serving fire apparatus access shall provide an approved Knox emergency-access system and shall not restrict the required access width.

The proposed emergency access from Howells Road shall remain available and unobstructed. Its final surface, gate, and emergency-use requirements shall be coordinated with BFFR.

Fire-flow testing and a full operational test of the cistern, piping, hydrant, and isolation valve shall be witnessed by BFFR before final acceptance.

Individual buildings remain subject to separate plan review for fire sprinklers, fire alarms, occupancy requirements, hazardous materials, commercial cooking systems, access, and other applicable provisions of the adopted 2021 International Fire Code and its adopted appendices.

The project shall comply with the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code. All structures shall be constructed with approved Class A roof assemblies and the ignition-resistant or noncombustible exterior materials required for the site’s assigned wildfire hazard class. A site-specific wildfire hazard classification and the required vegetation-management, defensible-space, and landscape-separation measures shall be completed as part of the applicable building and site reviews.
9/14/2026 4:31:08 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
9/14/2026 4:16:39 PM
3 LOI Comments 9/14/2026 4:16:39 PM
County Attorney - Development Review
9/11/2026 1:29:44 PM
3 Please see the comments and requested edits to the Detention Maintenance Agreement uploaded on 4/24/24. They have not been addressed in the most recent submittal by the applicant. If there is no objection to the proposed changes, please accept them all and submit a clean copy, with exhibits, for final review.

Lori Seago
Sr. County Attorney
loriseago@elpasoco.com
9/11/2026 1:29:44 PM
PCD Engineering Division
9/10/2026 4:54:02 PM
3 Engineering Review 3 has provided comments on the following documents:

- Drainage Report
- Financial Assurance Forms
- Site Development Plan
- Offsite Roadway improvements

Engineering has no further comments on the following:

- Grading and Erosion Control Plan
- Letter of Intent
- Traffic Impact Study

Reviewed by:

Bret Dilts, PE
bretdilts@elpasoco.com
719-520-6864
9/10/2026 4:54:02 PM
View PCD Project Manager
9/11/2026 9:24:31 AM
3 Review 3: PCD Planning has completed its review and has provided comments (in green) on the following documents:
- Letter of Intent (to be uploaded by Engineering)
- Site Development Plan (to be uploaded by Engineering)
- Sign Plan (attached)

Planning Division will also need the following documents provided with the next submittal:
- Water Resources Report
- Wastewater Treatment Report

These reports are required in order to determine that the proposed use of the properties is compliant with existing well and septic permits.
9/11/2026 9:24:31 AM
EPC Stormwater Review
9/14/2026 4:15:01 PM
3 Review 3: EPC DPW Stormwater comments have been provided (in orange text boxes) on the following uploaded documents:
- Drainage Report
- FAE
- GEC Plan
- GEC Checklist
- O&M Manual
- PBMP Applicability Form
- Site Development Plan

Provide the following document on subsequent submittals:
- PCM - MHFD Detention Calcs or SDI Form

Resubmit the ESQCP with the off-site improvements in the limits of construciton/disturbance.

EPC DPW Stormwater comments have been resolved on the following documents:
- Private Detention Basin / Stormwater Quality BMP Maintenance Agreement

Reviewed by:
Mikayla Hartford, P.E.
Engineer - Stormwater
719.339.5053
MikaylaHartford@elpasoco.com
9/14/2026 4:15:01 PM
Colorado Springs Public Works
9/8/2026 11:26:34 AM
3 EDRD requires the applicant to dedicate 10 feet of ROW and a 5-foot easement along Old Ranch Road.

Reviewed by Hao Vo
hao.vo@coloradosprings.gov
9/8/2026 11:26:34 AM
Colorado Springs Public Works
9/1/2026 11:27:57 AM
3 The city will need the applicant to dedicated 10' of ROW and 5 feet easement along Old Ranch Road.

Zaker Alazzeh, P.E.
Traffic Engineering Manager/Deputy City Traffic Engineer
City of Colorado Springs
(719) 385-5468
Zaker.Alazzeh@coloradosprings.gov
9/1/2026 11:27:57 AM
Black Forest Fire Protection District
12/18/2025 3:39:29 PM
2 I spoke with Sean Donahue (Peregrine Fire) and he is aware of BFFR (Black Forest Fire Rescue) Comments 12/18/2025 3:39:29 PM
View EPC Health Department
12/2/2025 7:06:42 PM
2 12/2/2025 7:06:42 PM
View PCD Project Manager
11/25/2025 3:55:31 PM
2 See comments on TIS. 11/25/2025 3:55:31 PM
View PCD Project Manager
11/25/2025 3:54:59 PM
2 See comments on Site Development Plan. 11/25/2025 3:54:59 PM
View PCD Project Manager
11/25/2025 3:54:28 PM
2 See comments on Sign Plan. 11/25/2025 3:54:28 PM
View PCD Project Manager
11/25/2025 3:53:59 PM
2 See comments on Letter of Intent. 11/25/2025 3:53:59 PM
View PCD Project Manager
11/25/2025 3:53:33 PM
2 See comments on Landscape Plans. 11/25/2025 3:53:33 PM
View PCD Project Manager
11/25/2025 3:53:01 PM
2 See comments on Elevations. 11/25/2025 3:53:01 PM
View PCD Project Manager
11/25/2025 3:52:36 PM
2 See comment on Application. 11/25/2025 3:52:36 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
11/25/2025 1:59:47 PM
2 Drainage Report Comments 11/25/2025 1:59:47 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
11/25/2025 12:58:44 PM
2 GEC Plan Comments 11/25/2025 12:58:44 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
11/25/2025 11:16:44 AM
2 GEC Checklist comments 11/25/2025 11:16:44 AM
View EPC Stormwater Review
11/25/2025 10:47:23 AM
2 FAE comments (uploaded for DS engineering) 11/25/2025 10:47:23 AM
View EPC Stormwater Review
11/25/2025 10:46:34 AM
2 Maintenance Agreement comments 11/25/2025 10:46:34 AM
View EPC Stormwater Review
11/25/2025 10:45:42 AM
2 PBMP Applicability Form comments 11/25/2025 10:45:42 AM
PCD Engineering Division
11/24/2025 2:09:18 PM
2 Engineering Review 2 has provided comments on the following documents:

- Letter of Intent
- Drainage Report
- Financial Assurance Forms
- Site Development Plan
- Grading and Erosion Control Plan
- Traffic Impact Study

Reviewed by:

Bret Dilts, PE
bretdilts@elpasoco.com
11/24/2025 2:09:18 PM
Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
11/24/2025 10:05:29 AM
2 See previous comment letter dated 4/9/2024. 11/24/2025 10:05:29 AM
EPC Fire and Wildfire Program Manager
11/24/2025 9:17:01 AM
1 Fire department personnel shall have ready access to locking mechanisms on a gate restricting access to a fire line. Proposed changes to access shall be approved by the Fire Authority. The new motorized gates and wildlife gates require Knox pad locks and key switches. These are to be coordinated with Black Forest Fire.

Roland Peterson
Fire Safety and Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager
Planning & Community Development
719.520.6075
rolandpeterson@elpasoco.com
11/24/2025 9:17:01 AM
EPC Stormwater Review
11/25/2025 12:52:56 PM
2 Review 2: EPC DPW Stormwater comments have been provided (in orange text boxes) on the following uploaded documents:
- Drainage Report
- GEC Plan
- GEC Checklist
- O&M Manual (submit O&M Manual, the DMA was submitted in that slot)
- PBMP Applicability Form
- Private Detention Basin / Stormwater Quality BMP Maintenance Agreement
- Site Development Plan

Provide the following document on subsequent submittals:
- PCM - MHFD Detention Calcs or SDI Form

EPC DPW Stormwater comments have been resolved on the following documents:
- ESQCP
- FAE
- Landscape Plan
- LOI
- SWMP
- SWMP Checklist

Reviewed by:
Mikayla Hartford, P.E.
Engineer - Stormwater
719.339.5053
MikaylaHartford@elpasoco.com
11/25/2025 12:52:56 PM
County Attorney - Development Review
11/19/2025 10:50:15 AM
2 The requested changes to the Detention Maintenance Agreement from 4/24/24 have not been addressed.

Lori Seago
Sr. County Attorney
loriseago@elpasoco.com
11/19/2025 10:50:15 AM
EPC Parks Department
11/12/2025 10:46:37 AM
2 El Paso County Parks Department comments:

Thank you for the opportunity to review the Site Development Plan for The Shire!

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.

El Paso County Parks staff will not have comments regarding this project.

Thank you!

Ashlyn Mathy
Parks Planner
Park Planning Division
El Paso County Parks Department
Office 719.520.6999
11/12/2025 10:46:37 AM
View County Attorney - Development Review
4/24/2024 2:15:09 PM
1 Requested edits to detention maintenance agreement attached. 4/24/2024 2:15:09 PM
View El Paso County Conservation Dist
4/15/2024 1:44:28 PM
1 Comments attached as .PDF; apologies for the delay. 4/15/2024 1:44:28 PM
View PCD Project Manager
4/12/2024 9:14:56 AM
1 SWMP checklist comments 4/12/2024 9:14:56 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/12/2024 9:14:33 AM
1 Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) comments 4/12/2024 9:14:33 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/12/2024 9:14:07 AM
1 Site Development Plan comments 4/12/2024 9:14:07 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/12/2024 9:13:43 AM
1 Sign Plan comments 4/12/2024 9:13:43 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/12/2024 9:13:19 AM
1 Lighting Plan comments 4/12/2024 9:13:19 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/12/2024 9:12:54 AM
1 Letter of Intent comments 4/12/2024 9:12:54 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/12/2024 9:12:31 AM
1 Landscape Plan drawings comments 4/12/2024 9:12:31 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/12/2024 9:12:07 AM
1 Grading & Erosion Control Plan comments 4/12/2024 9:12:07 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/12/2024 9:11:37 AM
1 Grading & Erosion Control checklist comments 4/12/2024 9:11:37 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/12/2024 9:11:05 AM
1 Financial Assurance Form comments 4/12/2024 9:11:05 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/12/2024 9:10:43 AM
1 Erosion and Stormwater Quality Control Permit (ESQCP) comments 4/12/2024 9:10:43 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/12/2024 9:10:09 AM
1 Elevation Plans comments 4/12/2024 9:10:09 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/12/2024 9:09:48 AM
1 Drainage Report comments 4/12/2024 9:09:48 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/12/2024 9:09:27 AM
1 Detention Maintenance Agreement comments 4/12/2024 9:09:27 AM
View PCD Project Manager
4/12/2024 9:09:02 AM
1 Application Form comments 4/12/2024 9:09:02 AM
PCD Project Manager
4/12/2024 9:19:33 AM
1 PPR2410:

Due to the volume or complexity of the comments provided, staff may provide additional comments and revision requests upon submission of subsequent submittals.

-Ashlyn Mathy
4/12/2024 9:19:33 AM
PCD Engineering Division
4/11/2024 10:31:13 PM
1 Engineering Review 1 has provided comments on the following documents:

- Letter of Intent (to be uploaded by Project Manager)
- Drainage Report (to be uploaded by Project Manager)
- Financial Assurance Forms (to be uploaded by Project Manager)
- Site Development Plan (to be uploaded by Project Manager)
- Grading and Erosion Control Plan (to be uploaded by the Project Manager)

Due to the volume or complexity of the comments provided, additional 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:

Bret Dilts, PE
bretdilts@elpasoco.com
&
Daniel Torres
danieltorres@elpasoco.com
4/11/2024 10:31:13 PM
EPC Stormwater Review
4/11/2024 3:41:46 PM
1 Review 1: EPC DPW Stormwater comments have been provided (in orange text boxes) on the following uploaded documents (to be uploaded by the Project Manager):
- Drainage Report
- ESQCP
- FAE
- GEC Plan
- GEC Checklist
- Landscape Plan
- LOI
- O&M Manual (resubmit, the uploaded document is unopenable)
- Private Detention Basin / Stormwater Quality BMP Maintenance Agreement
- Site Development Plan
- SWMP
- SWMP Checklist
- SWMP Map

Please provide the following documents upon resubmittal (the planner will send an upload request):
- PBMP Applicability Form

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
MikaylaHartford@elpasoco.com
4/11/2024 3:41:46 PM
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
4/10/2024 10:15:51 AM
1 Enumerations has the following comments:

1. Previous comments from June of 2020 still apply.
2. All addressing for the new structures will be from Howells Rd. Each of the new structures will require a separate address, with the exception of the cabins and yurts. These will receive a street address that includes all units and each individual unit will use a unit number.
3. The residence currently addressed as 3820 Old Ranch Rd will require an address change since there will no longer be any driveway access to it from Old Ranch Rd. A new address from Howells Rd. will be assigned. Instructions for requesting an address change can be found on the PPRBD website.
4. Submit a detailed copy of this development once the development plan has been approved for address assignment. Once the addresses have been returned they can be used when submitting building plans for permitting.


Brent Johnson
Enumerations Plans Examiner
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
O: 719-327-2888 E: brent@pprbd.org W: pprbd.org
4/10/2024 10:15:51 AM
View Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
4/9/2024 9:14:20 AM
1 See attached comments 4/9/2024 9:14:20 AM
Academy SD 20 Building Fund
4/1/2024 8:33:46 AM
1 Academy District 20 is in receipt of File # PPR2410 for approval of the The Shire, Site Development Plan. .
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 able to serve each student who is a resident of District 20.

If you need additional information, please contact me.

Don Smith
Planning Consultant
4/1/2024 8:33:46 AM
View EPC Environmental Services
3/29/2024 9:23:50 AM
1 3/29/2024 9:23:50 AM
Black Forest Fire Protection District
3/28/2024 6:00:58 PM
1 As a commercial project this application shall be subject to the IFC and be submitted to CSFD Construction Services for a Commercial Plan Review per an existing MOU between BFFR and CSFD. The applicant shall submit follow on documentation from CSFD into EDARP for County Project Manager to view. 3/28/2024 6:00:58 PM