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AFT Ranch Vacate and Replat

Vacate / replat VR261 Active

Replat of Lot 1 of the AFT RANCH SUB FIL NO 1 to create two new lots.

Location
11520 HOWELLS RD, 80908
Jurisdiction
El Paso County
Applicant
Charlie & Nancy Shea Charlie Shea
Land owner (assessor)
SHEA CHARLES R LIVING TRUST & SHEA NANCY K LIVING TRUST
County project manager
Joe Letke
Filed
Nov 4, 2025
Parcel
6215401003
Map
Parcel boundaries: Colorado public parcel data · Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors
Area map
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Source record
El Paso County EDARP file

Documents (33)

Quit Claim Deed-Lot 1BreviewSep 11, 2026
Quit Claim Deed-Lot 1AreviewSep 11, 2026
Declaration of Water CovenantsreviewSep 11, 2026
Correction Warranty DeedreviewSep 11, 2026
Water Resources ReportreviewAug 28, 2026
Statement of AuthorityreviewAug 7, 2026
Chain of TitlereviewAug 7, 2026
Warranty DeedreviewAug 7, 2026
Water Resources ReportreviewJul 1, 2026
Signed court decrees, including augmentation plansreviewJun 26, 2026
Water Supply Information SummaryreviewJun 26, 2026
Letter of IntentreviewJun 26, 2026
Final Plat DrawingsreviewJun 26, 2026
Final Plat CorrectionsreviewApr 2, 2026
Closures Sheet (Survey)reviewApr 2, 2026
PCM Applicability FormreviewMar 25, 2026
Fire Protection ReportreviewMar 25, 2026
Wildland Fire & Hazard Mitigation PlanreviewMar 25, 2026
Legal Description (MS WORD Version required)reviewFeb 24, 2026
Certified Mailed Receipts 2 of 2reviewFeb 3, 2026
Certified Mailed Receipts 1 of 2reviewFeb 3, 2026
Certificate of Neighborhood NotificationsreviewFeb 3, 2026
Mineral Rights CertificationreviewFeb 2, 2026
Colorado Geological Survey ReceiptreviewJan 30, 2026
Colorado Ground Water Determination of Water Rights (signed)reviewJan 30, 2026
Title Commitment (Current within 1 year of submittal)reviewJan 30, 2026
Natural Gas Commitment LetterreviewJan 30, 2026
Electric Provider Commitment LetterreviewJan 30, 2026
Wastewater Disposal ReportreviewJan 30, 2026
Soils & Geology ReportreviewJan 30, 2026
Application/Petition FormreviewJan 22, 2026
Mailing LabelsadditionalMar 4, 2026
Mailing Labels for the 13 surrounding property owners. The cost to be billed to the applicant = $9.62. MM
Neighbor Notice & Vicinity MapadditionalMar 4, 2026
"Notice of Land-Use Application were mailed by PCD on 03/04/2026. MM

Agency review comments (55)

Comments returned by referral agencies during review, from the county's public EDARP file. Some agencies attach a letter instead of (or alongside) written comments.

PCD Project Managerreview 4Sep 29, 2026
Please address the RBD floodplain administrator's comment: "show base flood elevation lines on the plat." Joe Letke Senior Planner JoeLetke@elpasoco.com
Colorado Geological Surveyreview 4Sep 29, 2026
As requested by the county (email dated September 15, 2026), the Colorado Geological Survey (CGS) has reviewed the resubmittal (County File #VR261, located at 38.9994° N, 104.7600° W). With this resubmittal, we received the letter of intent (Land Development Consultants, Inc., June 24, 2026), final plat (Land Development Consultants, Inc., June 25, 2026), and other documents. The soils and geology study was submitted with the previous submittal (Entech Engineering, Inc., January 29, 2026). Note 22 of the final plat (soil and geologic conditions) correctly identifies the geologic hazards and constraints and provides appropriate mitigation measures. CGS has no further comments regarding the replat. Submitted 9/29/2026 by Amy Crandall, Engineering Geologist, Colorado Geological Survey (303-384-2632 or acrandall@mines.edu)
EPC DPW Development Services - Engineeringreview 4Sep 23, 2026
DPW Engineering has no further comments Applicant will be required to pay drainage basin fees, as indicated in the LOI. The fee is calculated for this project below: 2026 Kettle Creek Drainage Basin: Fee - $14,733/ imp acre Impervious acre - 0.388 acre $14,733 x 0.388 acre x 0.75 large lot reduction = $4,287.30 Review by Bret Dilts, PE bretdilts@elpasoco.com 719-520-6864
Colorado Parks and Wildlifereview 4Sep 23, 2026
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has reviewed the plans for the AFT Ranch Vacate and Replat in El Paso County. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is familiar with the site. Based on the location and proposed actions, CPW anticipates that this project's impacts on the wildlife resource would be negligible. We appreciate being allowed to comment. Please feel free to contact District Wildlife Manager, Demetria Wright, should you have any questions or require additional information at 719-439-9601 or via email at demetria.wright@state.co.us
EPC Environmental Servicesreview 4Sep 23, 2026
View attached comment letter
EPC Environmental Servicesreview 4Sep 23, 2026
View attached comment letter
County Attorney - Development Reviewreview 4Sep 22, 2026
No comments from County Attorney - Development Review at this time. Erika Keech Sr. County Attorney erikakeech2@elpasoco.com
EPC DPW Stormwaterreview 4Sep 22, 2026
EPC DPW Stormwater has no additional comments. Thanks.
Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.review 4Sep 22, 2026
See previous comment letter dated March 11, 2026
EPC Parks Departmentreview 4Sep 21, 2026
El Paso County Parks Staff has attached the second review. Thank you. Ashlyn Mathy Parks Planner Park Planning Division El Paso County Parks Department Office 719.520.6978
View attached comment letter
Pikes Peak Regional Building Departmentreview 4Sep 21, 2026
No further comment. Amy Vanderbeek Enumerations Plans Examiner Pikes Peak Regional Building Department O: 719-327-2930 E: Amy@pprbd.org
RBD Floodplainreview 4Sep 21, 2026
show base flood elevation lines on the plat
PCD Administrative Noticereview 3Sep 18, 2026
Neighbor notices already sent 3/4/2026.
911 Authority - El Paso/Teller Countyreview 4Sep 18, 2026
No action for E911 on this submittal. Thank you. Justin
Colorado Department of Transportation - Pueblo Officereview 4Sep 16, 2026
No comment. Development does not impact CDOT infrastructure.
Academy SD 20 Building Fundreview 4Sep 15, 2026
Academy District 20 is in receipt of File #VR261 for approval of the AFT Ranch Vacate and Replat. The District does not object to the project. The District is requesting fees in lieu of land dedication per the existing County Code, if applicable. The District is able to serve each student who is a resident of District 20. If you need additional information, please contact me. Peter Ristig Executive Director for Operations Academy School District Peter.ristig@asd20.org
EPC DPW Development Services - Engineeringreview 3Jul 14, 2026
DPW Engineering review 3 comments have been resolved on the following document - Letter of Intent Applicant will be required to pay drainage basin fees, as indicated in the LOI. The fee is calculated for this project below: 2026 Kettle Creek Drainage Basin: Fee - $14,733/ imp acre Impervious acre - 0.388 acre $14,733 x 0.388 acre x 0.75 large lot reduction = $4,287.30 Review by Bret Dilts, PE bretdilts@elpasoco.com 719-520-6864
PCD Project Managerreview 3Jul 13, 2026
Planning has no further comments. Please continue to work with the County Attorney's Office regarding the water finding status - If I can aid in meeting coordination, please contact me. Joe Letke Planner JoeLetke@elpasoco.com
County Attorney - Waterreview 3Jul 6, 2026
This office is not able to complete a favorable water review at this time. 1. The applicant may submit a request to the BoCC to waive the requirement for a Water Resource Report. I will not support such a request. The WRR is invaluable in explaining in further detail the proposed uses of the property, how the estimated demand is calculated, the available water supply, and how the subdivision will comply with the water decree. 2. I request the following documents: a copy of the covenants recorded in connection with Filing 1; a copy of the deed to the buyer of Lot 2, Aft Ranch Filing 1 or other documentation of how much water was conveyed to that owner; a copy of the deed(s) showing a chain of title between AFT Ranch, LLC, in whose name the decree was issued, and the Living Trust, which is the entity currently showing as the property owner on the Assessor's website. 3. Please carefully review the letter from the SEO. Though they issued a favorable finding, some of their analysis is concerning to this office and will need to be addressed by the applicant. For example, the estimated demand in the applicant's WSIS is much lower than that calculated by using the standard rates in the SEO letter. Also, because this vacation and replat seeks to add a fourth well under the water decree, all existing wells, including those no longer owned by applicant, will need to be re-permitted. I am happy to meet to discuss these issues further if that would be helpful. I am available after July 17. Lori Seago Sr. County Attorney loriseago@elpasoco.com
EPC Health Departmentreview 2Jul 5, 2026
Water sufficiency finding and Wastewater review complete
View attached comment letter
Colorado Division of Water Resourcesreview 2Jun 23, 2026
DWR Comment Letter
View attached comment letter
PCD Project Managerreview 2Jun 15, 2026
-V2 Plat Drawings Redlines
View attached comment letter
PCD Project Managerreview 2Jun 15, 2026
-V2 LOI redlines
View attached comment letter
PCD Project Managerreview 2Jun 15, 2026
Planning has comments on the following version 2 submittal documents: -Letter of Intent (version 1 redlines remain unaddressed) -Plat Drawings Joe Letke Planner JoeLetke@elpasoco.com
EPC DPW Development Services - Engineeringreview 2Jun 11, 2026
DPW Engineering review 2 has comments on the following documents - Letter of Intent Engineering comments have been resolved on the following - Final Plat Drawings - Closure Sheets Review by Bret Dilts, PE bretdilts@elpasoco.com 719-520-6864
County Attorney - Waterreview 2Jun 10, 2026
This office needs more information before evaluation. Please upload (1) a deed showing ownership of the water rights to the applicants as the decree is not in the name of the current property owners, (2) a Water Resources Report (WRR) meeting the requirements of Section 8.4.7.(B) of the Land Development Code (LDC) and incorporating information from the water decree, and (3) the Water Supply Information Summary must be updated to reflect each use of water individually (household, irrigation, stock watering etc.) pursuant to the presumptive use values in the LDC. This office will complete its review upon receipt of the above information and a letter from the Colorado Division of Water Resources.
EPC DPW Stormwaterreview 2Jun 9, 2026
Review 2: EPC DPW Stormwater comments have been resolved on the following document(s): - PCM Applicability Form I have no further comments. Thanks. Reviewed by: Glenn Reese, P.E. Principal Engineer - Stormwater 719.675.2654 GlennReese@elpasoco.com
Pikes Peak Regional Building Departmentreview 2Jun 4, 2026
Standard final plat comments still apply. See prior review for details. Amy Vanderbeek Enumerations Plans Examiner Pikes Peak Regional Building Department O: 719-327-2930 E: Amy@pprbd.org
EPC DPW Stormwaterreview 1Mar 19, 2026
PCM Applicability Form
View attached comment letter
EPC DPW Stormwaterreview 1Mar 19, 2026
Review 1: EPC DPW Stormwater comments have been provided (in orange text boxes) on the following uploaded document(s): - PCM Applicability Form Reviewed by: Glenn Reese, P.E. Principal Engineer - Stormwater 719.675.2654 GlennReese@elpasoco.com
PCD Project Managerreview 1Mar 18, 2026
-V1 Closure Sheet
View attached comment letter
PCD Project Managerreview 1Mar 18, 2026
-V1 Wildland Fire and Hazard Mitigation Plan Redlines
View attached comment letter
PCD Project Managerreview 1Mar 18, 2026
-V1 LOI Redlines
View attached comment letter
PCD Project Managerreview 1Mar 18, 2026
-V1 Fire Protection Report Redlines
View attached comment letter
PCD Project Managerreview 1Mar 18, 2026
-V1 Plat Drawings Redlines
View attached comment letter
PCD Project Managerreview 1Mar 18, 2026
Planning has comments on the following version 1 documents: -Plat Drawings -Letter of Intent -Fire Protection Report -Wildland Fire Protection Report Joe Letke Planner JoeLetke@elpasoco.com
EPC DPW Development Services - Engineeringreview 1Mar 17, 2026
DPW Engineering review 1 has comments on the following documents - Letter of Intent - Final Plat Drawings - Closure Sheets Review by Bret Dilts, PE bretdilts@elpasoco.com 719-520-6864
Colorado Geological Surveyreview 1Mar 16, 2026
See attached comments.
View attached comment letter
Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.review 1Mar 11, 2026
See attached comment letter
View attached comment letter
EPC Environmental Servicesreview 1Mar 5, 2026
View attached comment letter
EPC Environmental Servicesreview 1Mar 5, 2026
View attached comment letter
EPC Environmental Servicesreview 1Mar 5, 2026
View attached comment letter
EPC Environmental Servicesreview 1Mar 5, 2026
View attached comment letter
Pikes Peak Regional Building Departmentreview 1Mar 5, 2026
1. I am not sure where 11510 Holmes Road came from that is shown on lot 3, but this will work. 2. Lot 1 address will remain as 11520 & 11520 B Howells Road, Lot 2 is 11550 Howells Road, Lot 3 is 11510 Howells Road. 3. Standard Final Plat comments: a. Enumerations will review the pre-plat (mylar) prior to plat for address placement, street names, and title block. b. A $10.00 per lot and tract platting fee will be due at the time of the review of the pre-plat, (two addresses per lot and tract). If an address is not needed on a tract then no fee applies. Check should be made out to PIKES PEAK REGIONAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT or PPRBD. As of December 5th 2023, the fee for all credit/debit cards has changed from the flat 2.95% fee to the following: Over the phone Credit/Debit Card payments will be 2.3% and In-Person Debit Card payments will be 1.5% (in-person only). Paid directly to the Enumerations Department. c. Pre-plat reviews can be reviewed via “pdf” or in-person. The pre-plat will be stamped by Enumerations for accuracy and returned to the applicant and the planner. All payments to be mailed to RBD via a check or credit card payment over the phone. Plats should not be recorded prior to Enumerations stamping the pre-plat and receiving payment of plat fees. If any pre-plat changes occur, even if changes do not apply to Enumerations, we still need to re-stamp the pre-plat. The Enumerations stamped pre-plat copy should match the recorded document minus a few signatures. If you would like an in-person review, please make an appointment on our website, https://www.pprbd.org/Home/BookAppt d. A copy of the final recorded plat is required prior to plan submittal for RESIDENTIAL. A copy of the final recorded plat is required prior to approval in the Enumerations department on any COMMERCIAL plan submittal. Please email the Enumerations staff member that reviewed your project. Amy@pprbd.org; Brent@pprbd.org; or BeckyA@pprbd.org Amy Vanderbeek Enumerations Plans Examiner Pikes Peak Regional Building Department O: 719-327-2930 E: Amy@pprbd.org
County Attorney - Development Reviewreview 1Mar 4, 2026
No comments from County Attorney - Development Review at this time. Erika Keech Sr. County Attorney erikakeech2@elpasoco.com
PCD Administrative Noticereview 1Mar 4, 2026
On 03/04/2026, PCD mailed "Notice of Land-Use Application" letters for VR261 to surrounding property owners within a 500-foot range (13 addresses). Copies of the notice, mailing labels, and selected range have been uploaded to the EDARP file. Cost of postage = $9.62 MM
County Attorney - Waterreview 1Mar 3, 2026
Please upload a Water Supply Information Summary, Water Resource Report (inclusive of both lots) and a letter from the Colorado Division of Water Resources showing adequate water supply.
EPC Parks Departmentreview 1Mar 3, 2026
See attached documentation for the associated Parks staff review. Thank you! Ashlyn Mathy Parks Planner Park Planning Division El Paso County Parks Department Office 719.520.6999
View attached comment letter
911 Authority - El Paso/Teller Countyreview 1Mar 3, 2026
No action for E911 on this submittal. Thank you. Justin.
Academy SD 20 Building Fundreview 1Mar 3, 2026
Academy District 20 is in receipt of File #VR261 for approval of the AFT Ranch Vacate and Replat. The District is requesting fees in lieu of land dedication per the existing County Code for all residential units within this development. The District is experiencing ongoing residential development. The District gained approximately 13,650 new residential units between 2018 and 2025 which included 5,650 Single Family, 1,225 Single Family Attached, and 6,800 Apartments as reported to the District by local developers. During that same timeframe, the District only experienced a total membership increase of 23 students. This information is updated annually in October. A drop in the birth rate plus the significant increase in the cost of housing has slowed student growth in the District. The District is able to serve each student who is a resident of District 20. If you need additional information, please contact me. Don Smith Planning Consultant
Colorado Parks and Wildlifereview 1Feb 27, 2026
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has reviewed the plans for the AFT Ranch Vacate and Replat in El Paso County. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is familiar with the site. Based on the location and proposed actions, CPW anticipates that this project's impacts on the wildlife resource would be negligible. We appreciate being allowed to comment. Please feel free to contact District Wildlife Manager, Aaron Berscheid, should you have any questions or require additional information at 719-439-9601 or via email at aaron.berscheid@state.co.us
Black Hills Energy-Aquilareview 1Feb 26, 2026
BHE will serve. Please verify locates before excavation.
Black Forest Fire Protection Districtreview 1Feb 26, 2026
Black Forest Fire & Rescue has reviewed the associated documents submittal and offer no comments.
RBD Floodplainreview 1Feb 25, 2026
show base flood elevation lines on plat
Colorado Department of Transportation - Pueblo Officereview 1Feb 25, 2026
CDOT has no comments regarding this development.

Land ownership timeline

The documented chain of ownership per parcel, from El Paso County Assessor records and TriLakes Growth's monthly re-checks. Where the record hasn't been collected yet, the gap is shown rather than papered over.

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