EDARP
Project Review Comments
- File Number
- PPR2617
- Project Name
- Xcel PowerPathway Segment 5 Site Development Plan
- Description
- See full parcel list in review documents: Electrical facilities proposed in El Paso County include 44 miles of 345 kilovolt double-circuit overhead transmission line to support wind and solar energy development. In service 2027 Segment 5 of overall project. 105-199 feet tall poles, 950-feet between steel poles within 150 foot Electrical transmission ROW. Concrete batch plants are included. Request for approval (Site Dev Plan) from El Paso County to construct and operate a portion of Colorado’s Power Pathway located in El Paso County. Pathway will increase electric reliability, boost the regional economy, and create jobs during construction. Pathway includes: • Installation of approximately 550 miles of new 345-kilovolt (kV) double-circuit transmission line in 12 counties; • Harvest Mile (Segment 5) Pathway facilities proposed in El Paso County include 45 miles of 345-kV transmission line within Segment 5. The proposed route in El Paso County is generally oriented in a north to south direction in the area south of Simla, near the El Paso/Lincoln County lines. See XCELS Website for more info https://www.coloradospowerpathway.com/ Site Dev Plan Map checklist: https://planningdevelopment.elpasoco.com/applications-and-checklists/#docaccess-e321615d4dc43f2a5f0cca4517e37c9a Engineering checklists https://publicworks.elpasoco.com/department-public-works/county-engineer/
- Parcels
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- Applicant
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Public Service Company of Colorado, a Colorado corporation conducting business as Xcel Energy
Jennifer L Chester ( Jennifer.L.Chester@xcelenergy.com ) Jennifer L Chester ( Jennifer.L.Chester@xcelenergy.com ) - EA Number
- EA2382
- File Number
- PPR2617
- Project Manager
- Kari Parsons
- Status
- Active
- Created
- 5/26/2026 12:11:08 PM
View: Project Documents
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USAFA Base Planner
7/21/2026 7:53:35 AM |
1 | The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) has received the Northern Portion Site Development Plan (PPR2617) review request. We initially provided our review on Xcel Power Pathway (AASI231) on 17 April 2025. It is our understanding that any future secondary lines will coordinate with USAFA as part of the El Paso County permitting process. USAFA has no additional comments regarding the proposed construction. | 7/21/2026 7:53:35 AM | |
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PCD Project Manager
7/21/2026 7:27:42 AM |
2 | Drainage Report Comments | 7/21/2026 7:27:42 AM |
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EPC DPW Stormwater
7/20/2026 5:18:30 PM |
2 | GEC Checklist comments | 7/20/2026 5:18:30 PM |
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EPC DPW Stormwater
7/20/2026 5:18:17 PM |
2 | GEC Plan comments | 7/20/2026 5:18:17 PM |
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EPC DPW Development Services - Engineering
7/20/2026 1:13:52 PM |
2 | Road Impact Fee Acknowledgement form | 7/20/2026 1:13:52 PM |
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EPC DPW Development Services - Engineering
7/20/2026 2:07:05 PM |
2 |
DPW Engineering review has comments on the following documents - Drainage Report Please sign and return the attached Road Impact Fee Acknowledgement form. Per the meeting on 7/17/26 - Please include the permanent access permit information with the next submittal in the same format as the temporary accesses. - Please include the link to the webviewer for the road condition survey. Review by Bret Dilts, PE bretdilts@elpasoco.com 719-520-6864 |
7/20/2026 2:07:05 PM | |
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PCD Project Manager
7/20/2026 10:13:13 AM |
2 | Please provide the link or thumb drives for the County ROW assessment prior to construction. | 7/20/2026 10:13:13 AM | |
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PCD Project Manager
7/20/2026 10:12:31 AM |
2 |
Please provide the site development plan depicting the line, poles and other accessory uses. This should show the exact location of the line & poles, easements, etc in reference to the County ROW and private/public property. Dimensions & details shall be depicted. Please see site development plan checklist as previously provided. No site development plan has been provided at any time in the process for the 1041. Site Dev Plan Map checklist: https://planningdevelopment.elpasoco.com/applications-and-checklists/#docaccess-e321615d4dc43f2a5f0cca4517e37c9a |
7/20/2026 10:12:31 AM | |
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EPC Environmental Services
7/20/2026 9:54:30 AM |
2 | 7/20/2026 9:54:30 AM | |
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EPC DPW Stormwater
7/20/2026 5:08:55 PM |
2 |
Review 1: EPC DPW Stormwater comments have been provided (in orange text boxes) on the following uploaded documents: - GEC Plan - GEC Checklist Reviewed by: Mikayla Hartford, P.E. Senior Engineer - Stormwater 719.339.5053 MikaylaHartford@elpasoco.com |
7/20/2026 5:08:55 PM | |
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Elbert Fire Protection District
7/19/2026 4:11:28 PM |
2 | This project appears to lie outside the jurisdiction of the Elbert Fire Protection District, the District has no comments. | 7/19/2026 4:11:28 PM | |
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PCD Project Manager
7/15/2026 3:37:58 PM |
2 | Please provide the documentation that the applicant has the private property owners permission to construct or that the acquisition process has been finalized for properties outside of Xcels ownership. Alternatively, have that private property owner sign the application form. | 7/15/2026 3:37:58 PM | |
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PCD Project Manager
7/20/2026 10:08:53 AM |
2 | Please provide the requested forms. The forms have not been submitted previously. | 7/20/2026 10:08:53 AM | |
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
7/14/2026 8:00:13 AM |
1 | 7/14/2026 8:00:13 AM | |
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EPC DPW Development Services - Inspections
7/13/2026 3:58:50 PM |
1 | No Comments for Inspections | 7/13/2026 3:58:50 PM | |
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Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
7/9/2026 11:28:34 AM |
1 |
Enumerations has no comment. Thank you, Becky Allen Enumerations Plans Examiner Pikes Peak Regional Building Department O: 719-799-2707 W: pprbd.org E: beckya@pprbd.org |
7/9/2026 11:28:34 AM | |
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Upper Black Squirrel Creek GWMD
7/8/2026 2:16:30 PM |
1 | The Upper Black Squirrel Creek GWMD does not have any comments at this time but does respectfully reserve the right to comment on any future submittals. | 7/8/2026 2:16:30 PM | |
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E911 Authority - El Paso/Teller County
7/8/2026 8:57:20 AM |
1 |
No action for E911 on this submittal. Thank you. Justin |
7/8/2026 8:57:20 AM | |
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Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
7/7/2026 1:20:35 PM |
2 | Please see Comment Letter dated 6/29/2026. | 7/7/2026 1:20:35 PM | |
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Colorado Springs Airport Advisory Commission
7/6/2026 10:52:25 AM |
1 | This project lies outside the Airport overlay, the Airport has no comments. | 7/6/2026 10:52:25 AM | |
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EPC Environmental Services
6/29/2026 2:43:10 PM |
1 | Please provide the documentation as requested. | 6/29/2026 2:43:10 PM | |
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Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
6/29/2026 2:41:36 PM |
1 | Please see attached comment letter. | 6/29/2026 2:41:36 PM |
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PCD Project Manager
6/29/2026 12:51:33 PM |
1 | Please complete the submittal. Do not refer to documents in another closed file or a future document to be submitted. Please upload the report, document, or form to that specific line item required with the site development plan. Please use the application and checklists on our website as previously sent to you. Multiple agencies are reviewing the project and need a complete package submittal for the site development file in EDARP. This is standard practice. | 6/29/2026 12:51:33 PM | |
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EPC Parks Department
6/25/2026 10:06:51 AM |
1 | El Paso County Parks and Community Services has reviewed this Site Development Plan for the Xcel Power Pathway Project. As noted in previously reviewed 1041 Permit applications, the 2022 El Paso County Parks Master Plan shows no impacts to existing or proposed parks, trails, bicycle routes, or open space. As such, no trail easements or park land considerations are necessary for this project. El Paso County Parks Department continues to have no objections to the powerline project. Thank you! | 6/25/2026 10:06:51 AM | |
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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
6/24/2026 9:26:23 AM |
1 | 6/24/2026 9:26:23 AM |