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Pines & Paddles Pickleball Social Club Variance of Use

Variance of use VA268 Active

Request for a Variance of Use to permit the operation of a private members-only social club. "The proposed use will maintain the property's rural and residential character, provide a safe, year-round indoor space for physical activity, benefit the community, and comply with applicable building, safety, and environmental standards."

Location
11450 BUCKSKIN LN, 80908
Jurisdiction
El Paso County
Applicant
Robert Kent Robert Kent; Robert Kent Nina Dossey
Land owner (assessor)
CURTIS ROBERT KENT & KENT JENNIFER LOVE WHITE
County project manager
Joe Letke
Filed
Feb 26, 2026
Parcel
5221100004
Map
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Area map
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Source record
El Paso County EDARP file

Documents (11)

Mineral Rights CertificationreviewMay 8, 2026
Road Impact Fee AcknowledgementreviewMay 7, 2026
Proof of UtilitiesreviewApr 16, 2026
Floor Plans (8.5" x 11")reviewApr 16, 2026
Elevation PlansreviewApr 16, 2026
Site Plan DrawingreviewMar 1, 2026
Letter of IntentreviewMar 1, 2026
Application/Petition FormreviewMar 1, 2026
Selected RangeadditionalMay 18, 2026
Selected Range was 500 feet. JM
Mailing LabelsadditionalMay 18, 2026
Mailing Labels for the 18 surrounding property owners. The cost to be billed to the applicant = $13.32. JM
Neighbor Notice & Vicinity MapadditionalMay 18, 2026
Notice of Application letters were mailed to surrounding property owners on 05/18/2026. JM

Agency review comments (15)

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.

Black Forest Fire Protection Districtreview 1Jun 21, 2026
After review, portable propane cylinders and propane-fired heaters are not approved for general indoor heating use in an occupied public business unless the specific equipment is listed for indoor commercial use and approved by the fire code official. Please discontinue the use of any portable propane cylinder heaters inside the building until manufacturer documentation, listing information, cylinder sizes/counts, ventilation requirements, carbon monoxide protection, and the proposed storage/use locations can be reviewed. Spare propane cylinders shall not be stored inside the public area, near exits, or in the means of egress. This is being addressed under the 2021 International Fire Code, Chapter 61, and applicable NFPA 58 requirements for LP-gas use and storage.
Black Forest Land Use Committeereview 1Jun 4, 2026
The Black Forest Land Use Committee recommends approval of this proposal. We have had discussions with the applicant and they seem to be willing to work to keep the rural nature of the club. They also said they will work to make sure the noise of the pickleball games are deadened by insulation which will be enhanced by being inside the building.
PCD Project Managerreview 1Jun 2, 2026
-V1 Elevation Plans/Floor Plans
View attached comment letter
PCD Project Managerreview 1Jun 2, 2026
-V1 Road Impact Acknowledgment Form
View attached comment letter
PCD Project Managerreview 1Jun 2, 2026
Planning has comments on the following version 1 submission documents: -Letter of Intent -Site Plan Drawing -Elevation Plans Joe Letke Planner JoeLetke@elpasoco.com
PCD Project Managerreview 1Jun 2, 2026
-V1 Site Plan Drawing
View attached comment letter
PCD Project Managerreview 1Jun 2, 2026
-V1 Letter of Intent Comments
View attached comment letter
EPC DPW Development Services - Engineeringreview 1Jun 2, 2026
Engineering Review Ver.1 Please see engineering review comments on the following review documents: LOI_V1 SDP_V1 EPC Road Impact Fee Acknowledgement Form_V1 Floor Plans_V1 A Traffic Impact Study will be required. A County driveway access permit is required. Direct access to Burgess Road Lane is not permitted. EPC Road Impact fees are applicable and must be paid time of building permit or prior to SDP approval. 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/ Laura Besler, P.E. Engineer - Development Services Department of Public Works Office: (719) 520-6868 Mobile: (719) 482-0977 Office Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday laurabesler@elpasoco.com
EPC DPW Stormwaterreview 1Jun 2, 2026
Review 1: EPC DPW Stormwater comments have been provided (in orange text boxes) on the following uploaded document(s): - Site Plan Drawing Note: If over 1 acre of developed area is added to a lot then permanent water quality treatment (i.e. a stormwater pond or raingarden) is required. It appears that this lot is near that threshold, please document the developed area per comment on site plan. Reviewed by: Zachary Jannusch Associate Engineer - Stormwater 719.500.3170 ZacharyJannusch@elpasoco.com
Pikes Peak Regional Building Departmentreview 1May 29, 2026
Enumerations has no comment regarding the Use Variance aspect of this project. Becky Allen PPRBD-Enumerations beckya@pprbd.org
Black Forest Fire Protection Districtreview 1May 20, 2026
The occupied structure is in need of basic fire code and life safety compliance. Site visit identified locked/blocked exits, Egress doors not equipped with single action hardware, no "Door to remain Unlocked During Business Hours Signage", missing fire extinguishers, missing smoke/co detectors, emergency exit plan, blocked access to electrical panel, electric panel not labeled at breakers, no fire lane identification/restriction. The code requirements have to be met to continue occupying structure and operating as a business when allowing public/private access.
EPC Environmental Servicesreview 1May 19, 2026
View attached comment letter
Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.review 1May 18, 2026
See attached comment letter
View attached comment letter
PCD Administrative Noticereview 1May 18, 2026
On 05/18/2026, PCD mailed "Notice of Application" letters to surrounding property owners within a 500-foot range (18 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 = $13.32. JM
EPC Parks Departmentreview 1May 12, 2026
El Paso County Parks Department. The 2022 El Paso County Parks Master Plan shows no impacts by this project to any existing or proposed parks, trails, or open space. As such, no parkland or trail easement dedications will be necessary as this project moves forward. As this is a Variance of Use application, no regional or urban park fees will be assessed as this project moves forward. EPC Parks does not oppose this variance of use. Thank you!

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