EDARP
Project Review Comments
- File Number
- AL2529
- Project Name
- 27680 Big Springs Rd - Animal Refuge
- Description
- Special Use to allow Animal Refuge in A-35 on 80 acres
- Parcels
- 2300000110 2300000110
- Applicant
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Innovative Building Solutions
g.sparrow@buildwithibs.com ( g.sparrow@buildwithibs.com ) g.sparrow@buildwithibs.com ( g.sparrow@buildwithibs.com ) - File Number
- AL2529
- Project Manager
- Lacey Dean
- Status
- Active
- Created
- 10/20/2025 11:19:59 AM
View: Project Documents | Submit/View Public Comment
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PCD Project Manager
2/17/2026 5:40:42 PM |
1 | V1_Application-Petition Form_comments | 2/17/2026 5:40:42 PM |
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PCD Project Manager
2/17/2026 5:40:10 PM |
1 | V1_Letter of Intent_comments | 2/17/2026 5:40:10 PM |
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PCD Project Manager
2/17/2026 5:39:41 PM |
1 | V1_Site Plan Drawing_comments | 2/17/2026 5:39:41 PM |
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EPC DPW Development Services - Engineering
2/17/2026 5:27:25 PM |
1 | V1_Road Impact Fee ACKN Form | 2/17/2026 5:27:25 PM |
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EPC DPW Development Services - Engineering
2/17/2026 5:28:18 PM |
1 |
Engineering Review Ver.1 Please see engineering review comments on the following documents LOI_V1 SDP_V1 Road Impact Fee ACKN Form_V1 Driveway permit is on file. Road Impact fees will be due at time of building permit. 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 edwardschoenheit@elpasoco.com https://publicworks.elpasoco.com/department-public-works/county-engineer/ |
2/17/2026 5:28:18 PM | |
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Ellicott Fire Protection District
2/19/2026 10:50:57 AM |
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Ellicott Fire Comments There are no comments for the Special Use Application. Items to be addressed in the Site Development Plan: 1. How will the water for the primary structure be provided and calculated? Provide the building construction type in the calculation. 2. Show how access to the structures will meet the adopted 2015 IFC Appendix D for access and loading. 3. Provide the details on the yard hydrants and what gpm at 20 psi will be available. 4. Will a gate be provided at the entrance? 5. Provide a fire protection report as required by the Land Development Code section 6.3.3. Feel free to contact efpdplanreview@gmail.com |
2/19/2026 10:50:57 AM | |
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El Paso County Conservation Dist
2/12/2026 10:37:15 PM |
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The El Paso County Conservation District has reviewed this and would like the offer the following recommendations: 1) Soil erosion/reseeding -This project has no mention currently of any plans to mitigate erosion and revegetation. This area of El Paso County is known for heavy winds that would make soil erosion a much higher probability after soil disturbance. And due to the number of buildings being planned for this project, we would like to see a plan put into place to address these concerns with possible erosion. To assist with this, EPCCD would like to see consideration of the following erosion control and revegetation practices: A) Disturbed areas be mulched and revegetated within 45 days of disturbance using plant/grass species native and/or naturalized to El Paso County. This includes for the building sites and areas disturbed for utilities. B) Topsoil of disturbed soils should be stripped to a depth of approximately 6 inches and stockpiled separately, with stockpile side slopes no steeper than 3:1 to prevent erosion issues during construction. This topsoil should then be redistributed evenly on graded areas around the constructed buildings and prior to seeding to ensure the best chance for germination success. C) Disturbed areas be mulched after seeding with: Weed-free hay mulch at approximately 5,000 lbs per acre or more. This will assist with germination success by helping the soil hold moisture, while also protecting disturbed soils from wind erosion until the planted seeds are grown. If this small adjustment is made to the applicants reseeding and erosion plan, EPCCD is content with their commitment to soil, wildlife, and natural resources conservation related to this project. For reseeding, applicant is invited to utilize El Paso County Conservation District’s Native Shotgun Mix (which can be purchased on our website: EPCCD.org) which will work well with the soil type on this site and is ensured to have only grass varieties native to El Paso County. |
2/12/2026 10:37:15 PM | |
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PCD Project Manager
2/12/2026 11:59:40 AM |
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Review 1: EPC Planning Division has comments in green text boxes on the following documents: - Application/Petition Form - Letter of Intent - Site Plan Drawing Reviewed by: Lacey Dean, Associate Planner laceydean2@elpasoco.com |
2/12/2026 11:59:40 AM | |
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EPC DPW Stormwater
2/12/2026 7:25:09 AM |
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Review 1: EPC DPW Stormwater has no comments on the special use application. Project Manager: no re-review necessary. Note: Storwmater quality will need to be addressed at the site development plan stage. Projects with soil disturbances greater than 1 acre require an ESQCP and PCM. Reviewed by: Mikayla Hartford, P.E. Engineer - Stormwater 719.339.5053 MikaylaHartford@elpasoco.com |
2/12/2026 7:25:09 AM | |
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EPC Health Department
2/10/2026 3:06:04 PM |
1 | 2/10/2026 3:06:04 PM | |
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EPC Environmental Services
2/4/2026 10:34:18 AM |
1 | 2/4/2026 10:34:18 AM | |
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PCD Administrative Notice
2/2/2026 9:29:41 AM |
1 | On 02/02/2026, PCD mailed "Notice of Administrative Determination" letters for AL2529 to surrounding property owners within a 500-foot range (8 addresses). The potential date an administrative decision can be made is 02/16/2026. Copies of the notice, mailing labels, and selected range have been uploaded to the EDARP file. Cost of postage = $5.92. JM | 2/2/2026 9:29:41 AM | |
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Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
1/29/2026 10:02:40 AM |
1 | 1/29/2026 10:02:40 AM | |
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EPC Parks Department
1/27/2026 1:48:37 PM |
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Thank you for the opportunity to review the Special Use for an ALQ! 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 Office: 719.520.6999 |
1/27/2026 1:48:37 PM |