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El Paso County Planning Commission, Board of County Commissioners – Planning Commission recommends JJ Ranch, Gleneagle View, Hidden Creek for approval

Highlights

  • The article covers recent activity in El Paso County planning and development meetings, including several subdivision final plats and rezoning requests.
  • First, the JJ Ranch subdivision at 10155 Hardy Road sought Final Plat approval, with the Planning Commission recommending approval ahead of a public hearing at the Board of County Commissioners meeting.
  • Next, the Gleneagle View Final Plat would combine three tracts into one commercial lot near Northgate and Struthers Roads, with staff reporting all documents filed and the Planning Commission recommending approval for a BOCC hearing.
  • The Hidden Creek Rezone, formerly 3405 Hay Creek Rezone, requests a switch from RR-5 to RR-2.5, and the commission also supports approving Final Plat Filing 2 for six residential lots with a waiver to allow a private road in place of a public road, with the BOCC hearing set for January 8.
  • Additionally, the Skye Vista subdivision near Steppler Road received Final Plat approval after a public hearing, featuring 13 lots with well, septic, and public roads, and the Planning Commission's staff recommendation aligned with the BOCC's subsequent approval on December 15.
  • Finally, the Board of Adjustments addressed a variance request for an accessory structure at 4675 Red Forest Rd, and the Board of Commissioners approved consent agenda items involving memoranda of agreement and temporary construction easements related to Highway 105B, with notes about EDARP and contact information for local planning offices.
  • Conclusion: The county is moving forward with several subdivision developments, rezonings, and related easements, with multiple approvals anticipated or already granted and ongoing opportunities for public input.

By Marlene Brown

El Paso County Planning Commission, Dec. 11

Consulting Services, represented by Nina Ruiz, was seeking Final Plat approval for the JJ Ranch three-lot subdivision located at 10155 Hardy Road near Black Forest. The Planning Commission (PC) recommended that the application be approved, and a public hearing was held Dec. 18 at the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) regular meeting.

Gleneagle View Final Plat, owned by TKA Properties LLP of Omaha, Neb., requested that three tracts be combined into one lot. Located on the corner of Northgate and Struthers Roads next to the 7-Eleven Lot, it is zoned commercial. Staff reported that all documents had been filed for the Final Plat. The PC recommended that the application be approved for a public hearing at the Dec. 18 BOCC regular meeting.

Hidden Creek Rezone, previously known as 3405 Hay Creek Rezone, requested a rezone from RR-5 to RR-2.5. The PC signed the resolution to recommend approval at the Jan. 8 BOCC meeting. The applicant requested approval of the Final Plat to create six residential lots in Hay Creek Filing 2. The PC stated that the petition of 3405 Hay Creek LLC had met all criteria for submitting the request for Final Plat Filing 2 Hidden Creek Estates and recommends that the BOCC approve the filing with the waiver to allow a private road to be constructed in lieu of a public road. BOCC will hold a hearing at the Jan. 8 meeting.

Board of County Commissioners approves Skye Vista subdivision, Dec. 11

Applicant Matrix Design Group Inc., represented by Luke Bonner, requested Final Plat approval of Skye Vista subdivision at 16850 Steppler Road, north of Hodgen Road and adjacent to Settlers Ranch Road. Included are 13 lots with well, septic, and public roads. Staff for the PC reported that all filing criteria and documents had been met and filed and recommended approval from the BOCC at the Dec. 11 regular meeting. After a public hearing with the BOCC, the project was approved Dec. 15.

County Board of Adjustments, Dec. 11

Applicant owner David P. Weltz requested dimensional variance at 4675 Red Forest Rd. The applicant requested that the Board of Adjustments allow an accessory structure closer to the front setback than the principal structure. Staff reported that all project data requests and criteria had been met and approved at the Dec. 11 public hearing. The project closed Dec. 15.

Board of County Commissioners, Dec. 9

On the consent agenda, items were approved regarding resolutions on a Memorandum Agreement and Temporary Construction Easements associated with Highway 105B (Lake Woodmoor Drive and Martingale Road). The agreement is between the Public Works Department and the owners of subsequent property and utility easements at 145 Tall Pine Lane in the Woodmoor subdivision.

Resolutions were approved regarding the Memorandum Agreement and Temporary Easements associated with Highway 105B and the replacement and planting of three ponderosa pine trees. The agreement is between the Public Works Department and the owners at 18045 Martingale Road in the Arrowwood Subdivision.

Note: The files and documents for these and other projects for unincorporated El Paso County can be found at the Electronic Development Application Review Program (EDARP) epcdevplanreview.com.

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The Planning Commission usually meets on the first and third Thursday of the month at 9 a.m. at the Regional Development Center, 2880 International Circle, Suite 110, Colorado Springs. Call 719-327-2880 for more information.

The Board of County Commissioners meets every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 200 S. Cascade Ave., Suite 100, Colorado Springs. BOCC Land Use meets on the second and fourth Thursday, and the Board of Adjustment meets directly after the BOCC. Call 719-520-7276 for more information.

Marlene Brown can be contacted at marlenebrown@ocn.me.

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