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Project Name
Falcon Reserve Preliminary Plan
Description
Preliminary Plan or Falcon Reserve for 160 single-family detached lots ranging from 3,500- 6,600 SF. Water Sufficiency requested Early grading is requested with a preliminary plan.
Location
Parcels
5225400001 5225400001
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
EA2433
File Number
SP252
Project Manager
Ryan Howser
Status
Active
Created
6/11/2021 10:52:15 AM

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Review Comments (59)

Link Agency Comment
Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
7/15/2025 11:07:35 AM
See previous comment from March 2025. 7/15/2025 11:07:35 AM
View PCD Engineering Division
7/11/2025 11:17:07 AM
FAE redlines 7/11/2025 11:17:07 AM
View PCD Engineering Division
7/11/2025 11:16:09 AM
GEC redlines 7/11/2025 11:16:09 AM
View PCD Engineering Division
7/11/2025 11:15:43 AM
EGP FDR redlines 7/11/2025 11:15:43 AM
View PCD Engineering Division
7/11/2025 11:15:02 AM
DBPS Figure 6-1 7/11/2025 11:15:02 AM
View PCD Engineering Division
7/11/2025 11:14:28 AM
PDR redlines 7/11/2025 11:14:28 AM
View PCD Engineering Division
7/11/2025 11:14:00 AM
TIS redlines 7/11/2025 11:14:00 AM
View PCD Engineering Division
7/11/2025 11:13:03 AM
Deviation 1 redlines 7/11/2025 11:13:03 AM
View PCD Engineering Division
7/11/2025 11:12:12 AM
Preliminary Plan redlines 7/11/2025 11:12:12 AM
View PCD Engineering Division
7/10/2025 5:57:33 PM
Deviation Comments Ped Ramps T Intersection 7/10/2025 5:57:33 PM
PCD Project Manager
7/10/2025 5:13:33 PM
Review 2: PCD Planning Division comments have been provided (in green) on the following uploaded documents:
- Preliminary Plan (to be uploaded by Engineering)
7/10/2025 5:13:33 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
7/10/2025 5:07:31 PM
SDI Form 7/10/2025 5:07:31 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
7/10/2025 5:07:03 PM
GEC Checklist 7/10/2025 5:07:03 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
7/10/2025 5:06:42 PM
ESQCP 7/10/2025 5:06:42 PM
PCD Engineering Division
7/10/2025 3:59:19 PM
Regarding the pre-subdivision site grading (PSSG/"early grading") proposal, it is not recommended that the existing ponds only be reconstructed as temporary sediment basins, for many reasons. Final interim analysis and design of all inflow and outflow conveyances will be required and interim improvements may be more extensive than final pond and conveyance improvements would be, and then some of those improvements would be subject to reconstruction with the final pond design. The timing of construction is up to the developer; however, final FSD designs and collateral will be required prior to approval of PSSG plans and a time limit for final FSD pond construction will be provided to ensure that downstream drainage facilities are not subject to increased flows (from TSBs overtopping) for an extended time period, which would also involve potential legal liabilities. Note that the TSBs will also need to meet State drain time requirements.

If pond outlet structures and other necessary features are not installed at the time of early grading, a separate plan set with all required features (this can be included with a final plat or a standalone CDR project) will still be required, to be implemented at a certain date per the maintenance agreement (required prior to PSSG approvals) in case the subdivision stalls for any reason. It would seem logical to design and install all FSD features with pond regrading (one pond at a time), or to not modify the existing ponds until the time of final plat construction.

Jeff Rice
jeffrice@elpasoco.com
7/10/2025 3:59:19 PM
PCD Engineering Division
7/11/2025 8:43:55 AM
Engineering Review 2

See Engineering review comments on the following documents:
Preliminary Plan
Preliminary Drainage Report
Early Grading FDR
GEC Plan
Traffic Impact Study
Deviation Requests (2) - See comments on Ped Ramps at T Intersections; Engineer and owner need to sign Access Spacing deviation request.
Financial Assurances Estimate (see separate EDARP comment also)

Discuss pond maintenance agreement requirements with Staff if modifications to the existing ponds are still proposed with early grading.

Reviewed by:
Edward Schoenheit, Engineer
E.P.C. Dept. of Public Works
2880 International Circle
Colorado Springs, CO. 80910
Office: 719.520.6813
Cell: 719.502.9659
https://planningdevelopment.elpasoco.com/
&
Daniel Torres
&
Jeff Rice
jeffrice@elpasoco.com
7/11/2025 8:43:55 AM
View Colorado Division of Water Resources
7/9/2025 3:39:02 PM
DWR Comment Letter 7/9/2025 3:39:02 PM
Falcon School District 49
7/9/2025 2:23:39 PM
The students of Falcon Reserve will be served by Bennett Ranch Elementary School, Falcon Middle School and Falcon High School. District 49 will be requesting fees in lieu of land for this development. 7/9/2025 2:23:39 PM
EPC Fire and Wildfire Program Manager
7/9/2025 11:27:39 AM
The fire protection report is acceptable at this stage of the process. The hydrants will be reviewed on the utility service plan at final plat.

At final plat provide notes that the fire hazard intensity level ranges from lowest to moderate fire intensity scale and that hardened structure requirements for low hazard will include Class A roofing. A separation of 10' from chimneys to vegetation and mitigation to 30' will be required.

It should be considered that the separation between the two access roads does not meet the adopted fire code section D104.3 for Falcon.
7/9/2025 11:27:39 AM
EPC Stormwater Review
7/10/2025 5:15:40 PM
Review 2: EPC DPW Stormwater comments have been provided (in orange text boxes) on the following uploaded documents:
- Drainage Report - Preliminary..............(to be uploaded with Development Services comments)
- Drainage Report - Early Grading..........(to be uploaded with Development Services comments)
- GEC Plan..............................................(to be uploaded with Development Services comments)
- GEC Checklist
- ESQCP
- FAE........................................................(to be uploaded with Development Services comments)
- SDI Form


EPC DPW Stormwater comments have been resolved on the following documents:
- PBMP Applicability Form
- Preliminary Plan
- SWMP
- SWMP Checklist

Reviewed by:
Mikayla Hartford
Stormwater Engineer I
719.339.5053
MikaylaHartford@elpasoco.com

Zachary Jannusch
Associate Engineer - Stormwater
719.500.3170
ZacharyJannusch@elpasoco.com
7/10/2025 5:15:40 PM
View EPC Parks Department
7/1/2025 8:56:44 AM
El Paso County Parks and Community Services, Final Administrative Comments:
Please see attached documentation. This is a second review, this project went before the Parks Advisory Board April 9, 2025.

Thank you!

Ashlyn Mathy
Parks Planner
Park Planning Division
El Paso County Parks Department
7/1/2025 8:56:44 AM
County Attorney - Water
6/26/2025 4:36:52 PM
County Attorney’s Office will review for water sufficiency following receipt of findings from the Colorado Division of Water Resources showing sufficient water and compliance with the Conditions Precedent set forth in the May 14, 2025, letter from Tony Basile with Lyons Gaddis. Thank you. 6/26/2025 4:36:52 PM
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
6/23/2025 9:04:32 AM
1. 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.
2. Contact Enumerations when you are ready for addresses to be assigned.
3. 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
6/23/2025 9:04:32 AM
911 Authority - El Paso/Teller County
6/23/2025 8:14:34 AM
Noted that the Final Plat's street names have been adjusted as per discussion. No new street names required.

G. West
6/23/2025 8:14:34 AM
Falcon Fire Protection District
6/20/2025 7:27:42 AM
No new comments from Falcon Fire Protection District

Curtis L. Kauffman
Fire Prevention Division
Lieutenant/Fire Inspector II
6/20/2025 7:27:42 AM
View EPC Health Department
4/20/2025 7:41:18 PM
4/20/2025 7:41:18 PM
View Upper Black Squirrel Creek GWMD
4/18/2025 2:38:02 PM
4/18/2025 2:38:02 PM
View Parks Advisory Board
4/10/2025 4:12:40 PM
El Paso County Parks and Community Services Department, Final Comments - Please See Attached Documentation (Endorsed by the Park Advisory Board on 04/09/2025) 4/10/2025 4:12:40 PM
View Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
3/31/2025 8:09:04 AM
See attached comments 3/31/2025 8:09:04 AM
View PCD Engineering Division
3/26/2025 9:43:10 PM
FAE_V1 comments 3/26/2025 9:43:10 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
3/26/2025 9:42:36 PM
GEC Plan_V1 comments 3/26/2025 9:42:36 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
3/26/2025 9:42:03 PM
Traffic Impact Study_V1 comments 3/26/2025 9:42:03 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
3/26/2025 9:41:26 PM
Preliminary Drainage Report_V1 comments 3/26/2025 9:41:26 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
3/26/2025 9:40:43 PM
Preliminary Plan_V1 comments 3/26/2025 9:40:43 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
3/26/2025 9:39:39 PM
Early Grading Form_V1 comments 3/26/2025 9:39:39 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
3/26/2025 12:34:23 PM
SWMP Checklist 3/26/2025 12:34:23 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
3/26/2025 12:33:56 PM
SWMP 3/26/2025 12:33:56 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
3/26/2025 12:32:09 PM
SDI Form 3/26/2025 12:32:09 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
3/26/2025 12:31:47 PM
PBMP Applicability Form 3/26/2025 12:31:47 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
3/26/2025 12:30:24 PM
GEC Checklist 3/26/2025 12:30:24 PM
View EPC Stormwater Review
3/26/2025 12:29:18 PM
ESQCP 3/26/2025 12:29:18 PM
EPC Stormwater Review
3/26/2025 12:33:30 PM
Review 1: EPC DPW Stormwater comments have been provided (in orange text boxes) on the following uploaded document(s):
- Drainage Report...(to be uploaded with Development Services comments)
- ESQCP
- FAE.......................(to be uploaded with Development Services comments)
- GEC Plan...............(to be uploaded with Development Services comments)
- GEC Checklist
- PBMP Applicability Form
- Preliminary Plan.....(to be uploaded with Development Services comments)
- SDI Form
- SWMP
- SWMP Checklist

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 email or call if you have any questions regarding this review.

Reviewed by:
Mikayla Hartford
Stormwater Engineer I
719.339.5053
MikaylaHartford@elpasoco.com
3/26/2025 12:33:30 PM
View Colorado Division of Water Resources
3/25/2025 9:28:01 PM
DWR comment letter 3/25/2025 9:28:01 PM
View PCD Project Manager
3/25/2025 4:39:16 PM
V1: WSIS comments 3/25/2025 4:39:16 PM
View PCD Project Manager
3/25/2025 4:39:02 PM
V1: Water Resources Report comments 3/25/2025 4:39:02 PM
PCD Project Manager
3/25/2025 4:37:56 PM
Review 1: PCD Planning Division comments have been provided (in green) on the following uploaded documents:
- Letter of Intent (comments provided with P255)
- Preliminary Plan (to be uploaded by Engineering)
- Water Resources Report
- Water Supply Information Summary
3/25/2025 4:37:56 PM
Colorado Geological Survey
3/24/2025 12:50:04 PM
The site does not contain steep slopes, is not undermined, is not within a FEMA floodplain, and is not exposed to any geologic hazards or unusual geotechnical constraints that would preclude the proposed residential use and density. As noted on page 15 of RMG’s Soils and Geology study, the geologic conditions that will impose some constraints on development and land use include areas of expansive soils and bedrock, compressible soils, faults, seismicity, and radon. RMG makes appropriate preliminary recommendations regarding site development. Provided RMG’s recommendations are adhered to, CGS has no objection to the preliminary plan.

Submitted 3/24/2025 by Amy Crandall, Engineering Geologist, Colorado Geological Survey
3/24/2025 12:50:04 PM
Falcon School District 49
3/24/2025 8:50:02 AM
District 49 does not have any comments at this time but respectfully reserves the right to comment on any future submittals. 3/24/2025 8:50:02 AM
View EPC Parks Department
3/20/2025 2:25:17 PM
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 April 9, 2025) 3/20/2025 2:25:17 PM
County Attorney - Water
3/20/2025 11:34:26 AM
1. Please include a discussion in the Water Resource Report (WRR) regarding the calculation of the water demand to include proposed water uses and the amount of water required in acre-feet for each use. LDC B(3)(b)(i). Please also justify in the WRR why the estimated demand per lot is 0.198 af/year, which is lower than the presumptive demand in the LDC of 0.26 af/y.
2. Within the Water Supply Information Summary, please include the number of acres irrigation is being used for in section 9.
3. Finally, after a letter showing water sufficiency from the Colorado Division of Water Resources, the County Attorney’s Office will begin review.
3/20/2025 11:34:26 AM
PCD Administrative Notice
3/17/2025 1:48:27 PM
On 03/17/2025, PCD mailed "Notice of Application" letters to surrounding property owners within a 500-foot range (76 addresses). Copies of the notice, mailing labels, and selected range have been uploaded to the EDARP file. Cost of postage to be billed to the applicant = $52.44. Notice combined with project file # P255. JM 3/17/2025 1:48:27 PM
View PCD Engineering Division
3/12/2025 1:35:07 PM
Current Early Grading Form 3/12/2025 1:35:07 PM
PCD Engineering Division
3/26/2025 9:44:40 PM
Engineering Review Ver.1

Please see engineer review comments on the following documents

Early Grading Form_V1 (Use current form-attached and sign/notarize form)
ESQCP_V1
Preliminary Plan_V1
Preliminary Drainage Report_V1
Traffic Impact Study_V1
GEC Plan_V1
FAE_V1

Due to the nature and volume of comments provided, additional new comments may be provided on the subsequent submittal.

Edward Schoenheit, Engineer
E.P.C. Dept. of Public Works
2880 International Circle
Colorado Springs, CO. 80910
Office: 719.520.6813
Cell: 719.502.9659
https://planningdevelopment.elpasoco.com/
&
Daniel Torres
3/26/2025 9:44:40 PM
View Falcon Fire Protection District
3/10/2025 1:44:49 PM
3/10/2025 1:44:49 PM
Paint Brush Hills Metro
3/7/2025 11:45:14 AM
On Preliminary Plans, sheet 7 of 13, shows storm water drainage below community marque. Either the storm water will need to be moved or a new marque will need to be installed. The marque also houses Scada equipment for waste water system. 3/7/2025 11:45:14 AM
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
3/7/2025 7:21:50 AM
1. Only four street names are required for this project. Please remove the additional street names based on your conversation with E-9-1-1.
2. Standard PUD/DP 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. Rear Loaded homes will have unique address assignment and placement. A plat note will be required showing address placement.
c. 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.


Amy Vanderbeek
Enumerations Plans Examiner
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
O: 719-327-2930 E: Amy@pprbd.org
3/7/2025 7:21:50 AM
View Colorado Parks and Wildlife
3/6/2025 2:52:54 PM
3/6/2025 2:52:54 PM
View EPC Environmental Services
3/6/2025 1:47:08 PM
3/6/2025 1:47:08 PM
View 911 Authority - El Paso/Teller County
3/4/2025 7:58:25 AM
Street names were approved under separate correspondence.
Recommend that MERCHANT ROYAL LOOP start at WATERBURY DR and run to its conclusion thus eliminating NUESTRA LN.
Recommend that WATERBURY DR be allowed to run to its conclusion at SALEM CT eliminating GRFFTON CT.
See attached drawing
These recommendations are only provided if PPRBD does not need the extra streets for enumerations.
3/4/2025 7:58:25 AM