Ford Rezone
- Location
- LEPRECHAUN LN; 4515 FORD DR, 80908
- Jurisdiction
- El Paso County
- Applicant
- Eric Leffler Nina Ruiz
- Land owner (assessor)
- LEFFLER ERIC
- County project manager
- Lisa Elgin
- Filed
- Feb 23, 2022
- Parcels
- 6214000032, 6214000097
- Map
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Parcel boundaries: Colorado public parcel data · Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Area map
- See all Tri-Lakes projects on the map
- Source record
- El Paso County EDARP file
Documents (25)
Adopted PC MinutesadditionalApr 17, 2026
Adopted Minutes from the Planning Commission hearing on 03/19/2026. JM
BOCC Hearing AgendaadditionalApr 2, 2026
Hearing Agenda for the Board of County Commissioners hearing on 04/09/2026. JM
BOCC Staff Report - final with attachmentsadditionalMar 27, 2026
Staff Report for the Board of County Commissioners hearing on 04/09/2026. JM
Signed PC ResolutionadditionalMar 19, 2026
Recommendation from the Planning Commission hearing on 03/19/2026. JM
Affidavit of Published Legal AdvertisementadditionalMar 13, 2026
P253 AFFIDAVIT FOR PUBLISHED LEGAL. Gazette 03-13-2026
PC Staff Report - final with attachmentsadditionalMar 12, 2026
Staff Report for the Planning Commission hearing on 03/19/2026. JM
PC & BOCC PosteradditionalMar 4, 2026
Poster for the Planning Commission hearing on 03/19/2026 and the Board of County Commissioners hearing on 04/09/2026. JM
Mailing Labels - Hearing NoticeadditionalMar 4, 2026
Mailing Labels for the 15 surrounding property owners that received notices. PCD mailed the letters on 03/04/2026. Cost = $11.10. JM
Hearing Notice & Vicinity MapadditionalMar 4, 2026
Hearing Notice for the Planning Commission hearing on 03/19/2026 and the Board of County Commissioners hearing on 04/09/2026. JM
PC Hearing AgendaadditionalMar 4, 2026
Hearing Agenda for the Planning Commission hearing on 03/19/2026. JM
Mailing LabelsadditionalJan 27, 2025
Mailing Labels for the 15 surrounding property owners that received notices. Cost = $10.35. JM
Notice of ApplicationadditionalJan 27, 2025
"Notice of Application" letters were mailed to surrounding property owners on 01/27/2025. JM
Agency review comments (28)
Black Forest Fire Protection Districtreview 1Feb 26, 2026
Black Forest Fire & Rescue has reviewed the associated documents submittal and offer no comments.
Black Hills Energy-Aquilareview 5Feb 20, 2026
BHE will serve. Please call in locates before excavation takes place. Each new parcel must have its own service line lateral. If current service lateral needs to be moved. Please contact BHE
PCD Project Managerreview 5Feb 4, 2026
No further comment.
PCD Project Managerreview 4Jan 27, 2026
Please see comments on Zoning Map
PCD Engineering Divisionreview 4Jan 26, 2026
Engineering Review Ver.4
No further engineer comments.
Note a new access permit will be required for the new access to Ford Drive.
EPC Road Impact fees apply for any future home built, to be paid 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
https://planningdevelopment.elpasoco.com/
PCD Engineering Divisionreview 3Jan 5, 2026
Engineering Review Ver.3
Please see engineering review comments on the following documents
Rezone Map_V3
Note a new access permit will be required for the new access to Ford Drive.
Per comments on PCD File EXBL252 the private road/easement area will require a maintenance agreement with notes added detailing who will be responsible for the maintenance of this private road and easement area
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
https://planningdevelopment.elpasoco.com/
PCD Project Managerreview 3Dec 30, 2025
Please see comments on Legal Description.
PCD Engineering Divisionreview 2Apr 29, 2025
Engineering Review Ver.2
Please see engineering review comments on the following documents
LOI_V2
Rezone Map_V2
Note substantial comments have been provided on the rezone map dealing with access easements. Additional comments may be necessary on subsequent re-review. A professional land surveyor (PLS) is recommended for completion of the rezone map.
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
https://planningdevelopment.elpasoco.com/
Pikes Peak Regional Building Departmentreview 1Feb 12, 2025
Enumerations has no comment or objection to this rezone.
Brent Johnson
Enumerations Plans Examiner
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
O: 719-327-2888 E: brent@pprbd.org W: pprbd.org
EPC Stormwater Reviewreview 1Feb 11, 2025
Review 1: EPC DPW Stormwater has no comments on this rezone application. This project will not disturb more than 1 acre of soil.
Reviewed by:
Mikayla Hartford
Stormwater Engineer I
719.339.5053
MikaylaHartford@elpasoco.com
PCD Engineering Divisionreview 1Feb 3, 2025
Engineering Review Ver.1
Please see engineering review comments on the following documents
LOI_V1
Rezone Map_V1 A corrected surveyed rezone map is needed to complete the engineering review. Subsequent submittal will be treated as a first review. No engineer comments could be provided on the V1 submission.
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
https://planningdevelopment.elpasoco.com/
Academy SD 20 Building Fundreview 1Feb 3, 2025
Academy District 20 is in receipt of File #P253 for approval of the Ford Rezone.
The District is requesting fees in lieu of land dedication per the existing County Code for all additional residential units within this development.
The District is experiencing ongoing residential development. The District gained approximately 12,000 new residential units between 2018 and 2024 which included 5,278 Single Family, 1,156 Single Family Attached, and 5,576 Apartments as reported to the District by local developers. During that same timeframe, the District only experienced a total membership increase of 138 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
PCD Project Managerreview 1Jan 31, 2025
See comments on the Letter of Intent to be uploaded by Engineer.
PCD Project Managerreview 1Jan 31, 2025
See comment on the Zoning Map Drawing.
PCD Project Managerreview 1Jan 31, 2025
See comments on the Mineral Rights Certification.
PCD Project Managerreview 1Jan 31, 2025
See comments on the Legal Description.
EPC Parks Departmentreview 1Jan 27, 2025
The El Paso County Parks and Community Services Department has reviewed this rezoning application and has no objections to the rezoning of these parcels of land. The 2022 Parks Master Plan shows no impacts to existing or proposed parks, trails, or open space. The rezoning allows the project to fall into accordance with the El Paso County Land Development Code in regards to rural residential lot sizes. Regional park fees will assessed upon review of the forthcoming preliminary plans and final plat(s). Rezoning applications do not require endorsement by the El Paso County Park Advisory Board, so these comments are being provided administratively.
PCD Administrative Noticereview 1Jan 27, 2025
On 01/27/2025, PCD mailed "Notice of Application" letters to surrounding property owners within a 500-foot range (15 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 = $10.35. MB
Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.review 1Jan 27, 2025
MVEA has no objection to the rezone request
Land ownership timeline
- Jun 24, 2019Parcels 6214000032, 6214000097 acquired by LEFFLER ERIC for $570,000 (assessor record)
Timeline
- Jun 12, 2026Fees paid: 6/12/2026 (Receipt: 1012165)
- Apr 14, 2026Project Approved: 4/14/2026
- Apr 14, 2026Project Closed
- Mar 26, 2026Project Ready for Approval requests. Review Comment period is complete.
- Mar 4, 2026Payment Request sent: 3/4/2026
- Feb 26, 2026Request for Review Comments returned by Black Forest Fire Protection District
- Feb 20, 2026Request for Review Comments returned by Black Hills Energy-Aquila
- Feb 20, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Trish Riber on behalf of Black Hills Energy-Aquila
- Feb 20, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Bob Swatek on behalf of Black Hills Energy-Aquila
- Feb 20, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Marcus Henderson on behalf of Black Hills Energy-Aquila
- Feb 20, 2026Project reopened for Review Comments
- Feb 17, 2026Project Ready for Approval requests. Review Comment period is complete.
- Feb 4, 2026Request for Review Comments returned by PCD Project Manager
- Jan 28, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Justin Kilgore on behalf of PCD Project Manager
- Jan 28, 2026Submission Triaged
- Jan 28, 2026Submission received from Applicant
- Jan 28, 2026Submission request sent to Applicant
- Jan 28, 2026Submission Triaged
- Jan 28, 2026Submission received from Applicant
- Jan 27, 2026Submission request sent to Applicant
- Jan 27, 2026Request for Review Comments returned by PCD Project Manager
- Jan 26, 2026Request for Review Comments returned by PCD Engineering Division
- Jan 12, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Justin Kilgore on behalf of PCD Project Manager
- Jan 12, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Gilbert LaForce on behalf of PCD Engineering Division
- Jan 12, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Engineering Manager on behalf of PCD Engineering Division
- Jan 12, 2026Submission Triaged
- Jan 9, 2026Submission received from Applicant
- Jan 5, 2026Submission request sent to Applicant
- Jan 5, 2026Request for Review Comments returned by PCD Engineering Division
- Dec 30, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by PCD Project Manager
- Dec 18, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Justin Kilgore on behalf of PCD Project Manager
- Dec 18, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Gilbert LaForce on behalf of PCD Engineering Division
- Dec 18, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Engineering Manager on behalf of PCD Engineering Division
- Dec 18, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Justin Kilgore on behalf of PCD Project Manager
- Dec 18, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Gilbert LaForce on behalf of PCD Engineering Division
- Dec 18, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Engineering Manager on behalf of PCD Engineering Division
- Dec 18, 2025Submission Triaged
- Dec 16, 2025Submission received from Applicant
- Nov 18, 2025Submission request sent to Applicant
- Nov 18, 2025Submission Triaged
- Nov 11, 2025Submission received from Applicant
- May 2, 2025Submission request sent to Applicant
- May 2, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by PCD Project Manager
- Apr 29, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by PCD Engineering Division
- Apr 9, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Justin Kilgore on behalf of PCD Project Manager
- Apr 9, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Gilbert LaForce on behalf of PCD Engineering Division
- Apr 9, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Engineering Manager on behalf of PCD Engineering Division
- Apr 9, 2025Submission Triaged
- Apr 8, 2025Submission received from Applicant
- Apr 8, 2025Submission request sent to Applicant
- Apr 8, 2025Submission Triaged
- Apr 7, 2025Submission received from Applicant
- Apr 7, 2025Submission request sent to Applicant
- Apr 7, 2025Submission Triaged
- Apr 7, 2025Submission received from Applicant
- Feb 24, 2025Submission request sent to Applicant
- Feb 12, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by EPC Stormwater Review
- Feb 12, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
- Feb 7, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by EPC Health Department
- Feb 3, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by PCD Engineering Division
- Feb 3, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by Academy SD 20 Building Fund
- Jan 31, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by PCD Project Manager
- Jan 27, 2025Fees paid: 1/27/2025 (Receipt: 1010096)
- Jan 27, 2025Payment Request sent: 1/27/2025
- Jan 27, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by EPC Parks Department
- Jan 27, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by PCD Administrative Notice
- Jan 27, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
- Jan 24, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by EPC Environmental Services
- Jan 23, 2025Request for Review Comments sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by on behalf of PCD Administrative Notice
- Jan 23, 2025Project Manager Assigned: Lisa Elgin
- Jan 23, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by General Email on behalf of Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
- Jan 23, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by on behalf of Black Forest Fire Protection District
- Jan 23, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Tom Gregory on behalf of Academy SD 20 Building Fund
- Jan 23, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Donald Smith on behalf of Academy SD 20 Building Fund
- Jan 23, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Becky Allan on behalf of Academy SD 20 Building Fund
- Jan 23, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by on behalf of Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
- Jan 23, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Mikayla Hartford on behalf of EPC Stormwater Review
- Jan 23, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Glenn Reese on behalf of EPC Stormwater Review
- Jan 23, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Christina Prete on behalf of EPC Stormwater Review
- Jan 23, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Jeff Kramer on behalf of EPC Sheriff's Department
- Jan 23, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Christopher Gonzalez on behalf of EPC Sheriff's Department
- Jan 23, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Andrew Prehm on behalf of EPC Sheriff's Department
- Jan 23, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by on behalf of EPC Parks Department
- Jan 23, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Catherine McGarvy on behalf of EPC Health Department
- Jan 23, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Mike McCarthy on behalf of EPC Health Department
- Jan 23, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by HEAEH LandUse on behalf of EPC Health Department
- Jan 23, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Kathy Andrew on behalf of EPC Environmental Services
- Jan 23, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Justin Kilgore on behalf of PCD Project Manager
- Jan 23, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Gilbert LaForce on behalf of PCD Engineering Division
- Jan 23, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Ford Rezone for review by Engineering Manager on behalf of PCD Engineering Division
- Jan 21, 2025Fees paid: 1/21/2025 (Receipt: 1010077)
- Jan 21, 2025Payment Request sent: 1/21/2025
- Jan 21, 2025File # Assigned: P253
- Jan 21, 2025Submission Triaged
- Jan 17, 2025Submission received from Applicant
- Jan 3, 2025Project reopened for Review Comments
- Jan 3, 2025Submission request sent to Applicant
- Mar 4, 2023Project Expired one year after 03/04/2022 Submission Request 03/04/2023
- Mar 4, 2023Project Closed
- Mar 4, 2022Submission request sent to Applicant
- Feb 23, 2022Project Created
- Feb 23, 2022EA Assigned: EA2231
- Feb 23, 2022Project Manager Assigned: Kylie Bagley