EDARP
Project Review Comments
- File Number
- VA264
- Project Name
- 11485 Old Pueblo Road Retail Sales
- Description
- A Variance of Use to allow a mixed-use thrift store (retail sales similar to Goodwill, ARC, or Salvation Army) and Business Event Center in the A-5 (Agricultural) zoning district. Current use of the property is a Religious Institution and Parsonage (Fountain Faith Fellowship). The thrift store will operate in a newly proposed, 5,180 sq ft building. Legal Lot - creation date 3/10/1972. The Variance of Use must be followed by a Site Development Plan.
- Parcels
- 5617000005 5617000005
- Applicant
-
M.V.E., Inc.
David Gorman ( daveg@mvecivil.com )
(719) 635-5736 David Gorman ( daveg@mvecivil.com )
(719) 635-5736 - EA Number
- EA2583
- File Number
- VA264
- Project Manager
- Miranda Benson
- Status
- Active
- Created
- 8/12/2025 3:10:15 PM
View: Project Documents | Submit/View Public Comment
| Agency | Review # | Comment | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PCD Administrative Notice
4/23/2026 2:46:59 PM |
1 | On 04/23/2026, PCD mailed "Notice of Application" letters to surrounding property owners within a 500-foot range (8 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 = $5.92. JM | 4/23/2026 2:46:59 PM | |
|
El Paso County Conservation Dist
4/23/2026 9:59:12 AM |
1 |
The El Paso County Conservation District has reviewed this and we have the following comments: 1) Erosion controls/Revegetation plans We did not see any documents that went over an erosion control or revegetation/landscape plan during and post construction of the proposed building/parking lot. As such, EPCCD would like to see the following recommendations followed during and after construction: A) Disturbed areas not being built on should be mulched and revegetated within 45 days of disturbance using plant/grass species native and/or naturalized to El Paso County. B) Disturbed areas be either: mulched after seeding with weed-free hay or straw mulch at approximately 5,000 lbs per acre due to the exposed site and its proneness to wind erosion; Or areas that are not suitable for revegetation such as driveways, parking areas (if not going to be paved), or safety areas around buildings should have a 1-2" thick layer of crushed rock, road base, or gravel to assist in preventing having exposed soil that would be prone to wind/runoff erosion concerns. C) Due to the presence of a natural drainage along the edge of the property, there should be some form of silt fence around the perimeter of the construction site until completed to help prevent loose dirt from eroding into this drainage and negatively effecting the watershed. D) Any disturbed areas that are to be landscaped should be done within 45 days of construction being finished. For lawn areas, it is highly encouraged to ass a 1/2" or more layer of compost before seeding or sod installation in order to help with water retention so it is more water wise. For other landscaping, we encourage native, drought tolerant trees and shrubs, drought tolerant ornamentals that do not need as much watering, and use of drip irrigation for the most water wise practices. All beds and areas around trees/shrubs should be mulched 2" deep with a woody mulch to prevent bare ground, which helps with water retention and plant success. E) For areas being replanted with natural grass, consider using the El Paso County Conservation District’s Native Shotgun Mix (available at EPCCD.org) for reseeding, which is well suited to soils present on this site and is comprised of 100% native and naturalized grass species. If these measures are added to the project's plan, then the El Paso County Conservation District will be content with the applicant's commitment to soil conservation, watershed protection, and protection of the surrounding community. For any questions, please feel free to contact the EPCCD at 719-600-4706 or Will Vogl - Board VP at Will@EPCCD.org |
4/23/2026 9:59:12 AM | |
|
City of Fountain
4/23/2026 8:20:57 AM |
1 | City of Fountain has no comments on the proposed variance. | 4/23/2026 8:20:57 AM | |
|
EPC Parks Department
4/16/2026 3:34:36 PM |
1 |
Thank you for the opportunity to review the Variance of Use project! Upon reviewing the project and site location, El Paso County Parks staff has found that there are no immediate impacts to El Paso County parks, trails, open space, or other El Paso County Parks related items. 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 ashlynmathy@elpasoco.com |
4/16/2026 3:34:36 PM | |
| View |
EPC Environmental Services
4/16/2026 3:00:51 PM |
1 | 4/16/2026 3:00:51 PM | |
|
Black Hills Energy-Aquila
4/16/2026 12:22:59 PM |
1 | Please call in locates before excavation, please contact BHE for meter sizing if adding any additional BTU' appliances. | 4/16/2026 12:22:59 PM | |
|
Colorado Springs Utilities, Dev, Svc.(includes water resources)
4/15/2026 1:04:20 PM |
1 | This is outside of our service territory. We have no comments. Blanche Ludiker | 4/15/2026 1:04:20 PM |