EDARP
Project Review Comments
- Project Name
- Waterview Villas Development Plan
- Description
- A development plan to develop 21.03 acres of land within the Villages at Waterview North Sketch Plan. Modifications to the site include earth work, connecting to the metro district utility and drainage infrastructure, and overall development of the land to accommodate a single-family and two-family neighborhood, while also dedicating 3.77 AC to park land. The site will be compliant with the City of Colorado Springs parking, ADA accessibility, landscaping, green infrastructure, and land use requirements.
- Location
- Parcels
- 5500000456 5500000456
- Applicant
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City of Colorado Springs
Gabe Sevigny ( gabe.sevigny@coloradosprings.gov )
(719) 385-5088 Gabe Sevigny ( gabe.sevigny@coloradosprings.gov )
(719) 385-5088 - File Number
- OAR253
- Project Manager
- Miranda Benson
- Status
- Closed
- Created
- 2/6/2025 8:49:42 AM
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PCD Project Manager
2/25/2025 3:52:00 PM |
OAR V1_ Comments | 2/25/2025 3:52:00 PM |
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PCD Project Manager
2/25/2025 3:51:41 PM |
V1_ Planning review complete. All comments were compiled in the attached Word document. Note that El Paso County does not have land use authority over property within the City of Colorado Springs; however, it is recommended that the development follow these regulations for this site to ensure that proper measures are taken to ensure compatibility between the proposed use within the City and the existing neighborhood and surrounding properties in the County. The land immediately south of Bradley Road, adjacent to the subject application, is within unincorporated El Paso County. It is worth noting that two County projects in this area have set aside additional landscaping/open space buffering along Bradley Road. It is strongly recommended that the subject development take this into consideration for consistency and seamless transition between jurisdictions. Regarding parcel number 5509200003, the current zoning is RM-12 (Residential Multi-Dwelling). You may refer to public EDARP file number SP234, Villas at Aspen Trails Preliminary Plan, https://epcdevplanreview.com/Public/ProjectDetails/177259. Regarding parcel number 5509201003, the current zoning is PUD (Planned Unit Development). The public EDARP file number is PUDSP213, Trails at Aspen Ridge PUDSP Amendment, https://epcdevplanreview.com/Public/ProjectDetails/168784. When El Paso County reviews applications adjacent to a Minor Arterial road such as Bradley Road, the following Land Development Code criteria are applied: 6.2.2. Landscape Requirements (B) Roadway Landscaping Requirements. Roadway landscaping areas are required. A roadway landscaping area is located along the lot, parcel or tract frontage between the road right-of-way, easement, or tract boundary lines and any building or use. (1) Minimum Depth of Roadway Landscaping Area. Table 6-1 lists the depth and number of trees required to be provided along any road in roadway landscaping area. Where the required setback is narrower than the depth of the required landscape area, the roadway landscaping area depth shall control. Unless otherwise approved by the ECM Administrator, the depth of roadway landscaping shall be measured from the property line. Where a roadway easement has been provided, the measurement shall be from the ROW or roadway easement. Where future ROW has been identified, the measurement should begin at the future ROW line in order avoid subsequent impairment of the landscaping. (2) Location and Type of Trees in Roadway Landscaping Area. (a) Clustering Allowed. The roadway landscaping trees may be clustered along a road frontage. The clustering of evergreens may not be advisable in areas where the winter shade will cause unsafe conditions on an adjacent road. Clustering shall not be permitted when shade from clustering would be detrimental to adjacent road due to potential winter conditions as determined by the PCD Director or designee. (b) Type of Tree Limited. The types of roadway landscaping trees utilized shall be commonly known to grow in the Colorado Springs area and listed in the Landscape/Water Efficiency Manual and Water Wise Planting List. (c) Exceeding Minimum Depth of Roadway Landscaping. The roadway landscaping trees shall be located within 50 feet of the road right-of-way, easement or tract boundary line and any building or use. (d) Allowed in Right-of-Way if Approved. The roadway landscaping trees may be placed in a right-of-way if the right-of-way owner approves the placement and no conflicts exist, or will exist, with utility easements or any provider of utilities, establishment of landscaping along private roads must include appropriate maintenance agreement between parties. Generally, trees are not allowed to be placed within any County right-of-way. Placing of the required roadway landscaping trees within the right-of-way shall not negate the requirement for the required roadway landscape area. All landscaping placed within County Right-of-way shall install appropriate safeguards for roadway and/or sidewalks to include "Tree root guards" where appropriate. Permission must be granted for all landscaping within the County Right-of-way through the Department of Public Works. (e) Single-Family PUD Roadway Landscaping. Roadway landscaping along local residential roadways (non-arterials) within a residential PUD is subject to the individual PUD. (3) Walls and Fences in Roadway Landscape Area. Walls and fences which are 25% or more opaque shall not exceed 3 feet in height when located within a required roadway landscaping area. Opaque walls and fences higher than 3 feet (such as noise barriers) shall be located outside of the roadway landscaping area to maintain a landscaped appearance along the road. Thank you, Miranda Benson, Associate Planner mirandabenson2@elpasoco.com |
2/25/2025 3:51:41 PM | |
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EPC Stormwater Review
2/20/2025 2:40:59 PM |
Review 1: EPC DPW Stormwater does not have any comments. Thanks. Reviewed by: Glenn Reese, P.E. Stormwater Engineer III 719.675.2654 GlennReese@elpasoco.com |
2/20/2025 2:40:59 PM | |
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PCD Engineering Division
2/20/2025 8:03:15 AM |
1. Drainage Comments: Please provide a copy of the Drainage Report if or when it's available for county to review to ensure no adverse impacts to county drainage infrastructure to the south. 2. Transportation Comments: Please provide a copy of the Traffic Impact Study if or when it's available for county to review to ensure no adverse impacts to county roadway infrastructure to the south. Reviewed by: Charlene Durham, PE charlenedurham@elpasoco.com |
2/20/2025 8:03:15 AM |