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Retreat at Prairie Ridge Filing No 1

Final plat SF257 Active

46 single-family detached lots and 2 tracts

Jurisdiction
El Paso County
Applicant
Classic Consulting Engineers & Surveyors, LLC Ann Odom
County project manager
Kari Parsons
Filed
May 29, 2024
Parcels
5228000024, 5228000025, 5228000044, 5228000047
Map
Parcel boundaries: Colorado public parcel data · Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors
Area map
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Source record
El Paso County EDARP file

Documents (78)

PBMP Applicability FormapprovedJan 6, 2026
Utility PlansapprovedJan 6, 2026
Deviation Request FormapprovedJan 6, 2026
SWMP checklistapprovedJan 6, 2026
Traffic Impact StudyapprovedJan 6, 2026
Financial Assurance FormsapprovedJan 6, 2026
Drainage Report - FinalapprovedJan 6, 2026
DWR Well AbandonmentreviewFeb 2, 2026
Water Resources ReportreviewFeb 2, 2026
Final Plat DrawingsreviewDec 22, 2025
UPLAreviewDec 22, 2025
CD ResponsesreviewDec 12, 2025
TIS ResponsesreviewDec 12, 2025
Traffic Impact StudyreviewDec 12, 2025
Financial Assurance FormsreviewDec 10, 2025
Final Plat ResponsesreviewDec 10, 2025
Drainage Report - FinalreviewDec 10, 2025
Deviation Request FormreviewDec 10, 2025
Utility PlansreviewOct 21, 2025
Letter of IntentreviewOct 9, 2025
TIS ResponsesreviewOct 3, 2025
Application/Petition FormreviewOct 3, 2025
Closures Sheet (Survey)reviewOct 1, 2025
FDR RESPONSESreviewOct 1, 2025
Round-about ReportreviewAug 5, 2025
Well Abandonment ReportreviewAug 5, 2025
CD ResponsesreviewAug 5, 2025
FDR RESPONSESreviewJul 30, 2025
SWMP checklistreviewJul 18, 2025
PBMP Applicability FormreviewJul 17, 2025
CDs ResponsesreviewJun 17, 2025
FDR ResponsesreviewJun 16, 2025
SWMP ResponsesreviewJun 9, 2025
Landscape Plan drawingsreviewMay 20, 2025
Soils and Geo ReportreviewMay 15, 2025
TIS comment responsesreviewMay 7, 2025
Soils & Geology ReportreviewFeb 28, 2025
Fire Protection ReportreviewFeb 24, 2025
SIGNED PRE CON PACKETadditionalFeb 11, 2026
Returned Notice - 4/16/2025additionalApr 18, 2025
Returned Notice - 3/31/2025additionalMar 31, 2025
Returned Notice - 3/24/2025additionalMar 25, 2025
Returned Notice - 3/21/2025additionalMar 21, 2025
Mailing LabelsadditionalMar 18, 2025
Mailing Labels for the 94 surrounding property owners that received notices. Cost = $64.86. JM
Selected RangeadditionalMar 18, 2025
Selected Range was 500 feet. JM
Neighbor Notice & Vicinity MapadditionalMar 18, 2025
Notice of Application letters were mailed to surrounding property owners on 03/18/2025. JM

Agency review comments (98)

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 Engineering Divisionreview 8Mar 4, 2026
Review 6: EPC Development Services Engineer comments have been resolved on all engineering documents. No further review is required. Reviewed by: Bret Dilts, PE bretdilts@elpasoco.com
EPC Stormwater Reviewreview 7Mar 2, 2026
Review 5: EPC DPW Stormwater still has no further comments. EPC Project Manager: no re-review necessary. Reviewed by: Mikayla Hartford, P.E. Engineer - Stormwater 719.339.5053 MikaylaHartford@elpasoco.com
Colorado Division of Water Resourcesreview 7Feb 13, 2026
DWR Comment Letter
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County Attorney - Waterreview 7Feb 10, 2026
It is our understanding this application will be reviewed in connection with the Preliminary Plan Amendment forthcoming.
Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.review 6Jan 28, 2026
Please see MVEA Comment Letter dated 3/31/2025.
Colorado Division of Water Resourcesreview 6Jan 22, 2026
DWR Comment Letter
View attached comment letter
County Attorney - Waterreview 6Jan 16, 2026
Comment #1 from 7/9/25 has not been resolved. In SP239, the BoCC found a sufficient water supply to serve an estimated demand as follows: 193 lots/67.63 AF + irrigation/3.3 AF = 70.93 AF. Now, the final plats for Filings 1, 2, and 3 have documents with the following demands: Filing 1: 46 lots/15.61 AF + irrigation/2.53 AF = 18.14 AF Filing 2: 141 lots/49.53 AF + irrigation/9.9 AF = 59.43 AF Filing 3: 6 lots/1.92 AF = 192 AF TOTAL for 3 filings = 79.49 AF. This is more than was evaluated at preliminary plan. Filings 2 and 3 have already been administratively approved. This plat cannot be administratively approved so long as the water demand for all 3 filings exceeds that previously evaluated. Lori Seago Sr. County Attorney
County Attorney - Development Reviewreview 6Jan 16, 2026
Signature to ROW License Agreement attached.
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County Attorney - Development Reviewreview 6Jan 16, 2026
Signature to SIA attached.
View attached comment letter
Colorado Geological Surveyreview 6Jan 12, 2026
The available referral documents include a Soil and Geology Study, Retreat at Prairieridge Filing No. 1 (Entech Engineering, Job No. 241931, Revised May 15, 2025), Final Plat (Classic Consulting, September 23, 2025), Letter of Intent (N.E.S., Inc., October 2025), Construction Documents (Classic Consulting, December 12, 2025), and other documents. CGS has no objection to approval of the final plat for Filing No. 1. We offer the following comments. 1. CGS appreciates Entech's installation of monitoring wells within the site. Groundwater depths between 7.3 and 28.9 feet were recorded from February 2024 to May 2025. It appears that Piezometers P4 and P8 are within Filing No. 1. Groundwater depths within P4 through the past year ranged from 6.8 to 7.5 feet below grade, and groundwater depths in P8 ranged from 14 to 16.2 feet from February 2024 to September 2024, then no groundwater was measured in the latter part of 2024 to May 2025. Based on Entech’s cut/fill column in Exhibit 1, about 10 feet of fill is planned near P4, and about 15 feet of cut is planned near P8 in the detention pond area. Other areas within Filing No. 1 (without a piezometer) may contain shallow groundwater following grading operations. 2. We agree with Entech (page 11 of their report) that “Foundations should be a minimum of 3 feet above the lowest foundation/building grade and the maximum anticipated groundwater level.” If the minimum separation cannot be achieved and mitigation measures are not possible (such as raising site grades well above maximum groundwater elevations based on a minimum yearlong monitoring program), then NO basements or other below-grade spaces (crawlspaces, walkouts, etc.) should be permitted within Prairie Ridge Filing No. 1. The piezometers should continue to be monitored during and following grading. 3. Note 19 of the final plat provides lots with potentially seasonally shallow groundwater (PSW) and Seasonally Wet Area (SW). Lot 40 should also be included based on Entech’s Figure 3. The final plat states, “In Areas of High Groundwater: Due to high groundwater in areas, all foundations shall incorporate and underground drainage system. Under drain system to be maintained by the Prairieridge Metro District.” Plans regarding an underground drainage system have not been provided. Page 9 of Entech’s report also states, “where the proposed cut depths are at or exceeding current groundwater levels dewatering in addition to stabilization may be required.” Also, “Shallow groundwater areas can be mitigated with the installation of drains”. It has been our experience that these systems have issues due to individual connections and lack of a gravity discharge to a daylight outfall. An underdrain system should be allowed ONLY if it can gravity discharge to a daylight outfall. Individual foundation perimeter drains are intended to handle small amounts of intermittent, perched water, and CANNOT be used to mitigate persistent shallow groundwater conditions. Reviewed on 1/12/2026 by Amy Crandall, Engineering Geologist (acrandall@mines.edu)
PCD Project Managerreview 6Jan 8, 2026
Please provide the final copy of the Park Lands Agreement so Park fees can be credited for recording.
EPC Environmental Servicesreview 6Jan 5, 2026
View attached comment letter
Pikes Peak Regional Building Departmentreview 6Dec 31, 2025
1. Contact Enumerations when your are ready to have the area addressed. 2. 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
PCD Engineering Divisionreview 5Dec 29, 2025
Review 5: EPC Development Services Engineer comments have been provided on the following documents: - Construction Drawings Reviewed by: Charlene Durham, PE charlenedurham@elpasoco.com Bret Dilts, PE bretdilts@elpasoco.com
View attached comment letter
PCD Project Managerreview 5Dec 18, 2025
Please finalize all contracts with signatures and exhibits for County Attorney Approval and signature.
PCD Project Managerreview 5Dec 18, 2025
Please provide the Park Lands Agreement recorded. Please complete the tract addresses. Add the O and M for the fence to Note 27 of the plat. It only identifies the installer. Correct the Metro District name on sheet 1 (table) of the Plat please.
County Attorney - Development Reviewreview 5Dec 16, 2025
Same comments as 11/7/25. Lori Seago Sr. County Attorney loriseago@elpasoco.com
EPC Stormwater Reviewreview 5Dec 15, 2025
Review 5: EPC DPW Stormwater has no further comments. EPC Project Manager: no re-review necessary. Reviewed by: Mikayla Hartford, P.E. Engineer - Stormwater 719.339.5053 MikaylaHartford@elpasoco.com
PCD Project Managerreview 4Nov 12, 2025
Plat minor comments Please verify the PIDs have been completed.
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County Attorney - Development Reviewreview 4Nov 7, 2025
1. No further comments to SIA and DMA. 2. Not sure what happened, but the License Agreement currently in the file does not include the edits I provided 4/1/25. Lori Seago Sr. County Attorney loriseago@elpasoco.com
PCD Engineering Divisionreview 4Nov 7, 2025
Review 4: EPC Development Services Engineer comments have been provided on the following documents: - Traffic Report - Plat (Uploaded by Project Manager) - Construction Drawings - Deviation Request - Financial Assurance form 1. Please ensure to provide copy of utility plans with Filing No. 2 (SF259) and previous comments have been addressed. Reviewed by: Charlene Durham, PE charlenedurham@elpasoco.com Bret Dilts, PE bretdilts@elpasoco.com
PCD Engineering Divisionreview 4Nov 7, 2025
FAE Redlines
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PCD Engineering Divisionreview 4Nov 7, 2025
Deviation Request Redlines
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PCD Engineering Divisionreview 4Nov 7, 2025
Construction Drawing Redlines
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PCD Engineering Divisionreview 4Nov 7, 2025
TIS Redlines
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EPC Fire and Wildfire Program Managerreview 3Nov 4, 2025
Utility plans showing the location of fire hydrants and the supply lines feeding them could not be located and compliance with the El Paso County Land Development Code section 6.3.3 could not be verified. Roland Peterson Fire Safety and Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager Planning & Community Development 719.520.6075 rolandpeterson@elpasoco.com
EPC Stormwater Reviewreview 4Oct 30, 2025
Review 4: EPC DPW Stormwater has no further comments. EPC Project Manager: no re-review necessary. Reviewed by: Mikayla Hartford, P.E. Engineer - Stormwater 719.339.5053 MikaylaHartford@elpasoco.com
911 Authority - El Paso/Teller Countyreview 4Oct 23, 2025
Streetnames previously approved. No action for E911 on this submittal. Thank you. Justin
Pikes Peak Regional Building Departmentreview 4Oct 23, 2025
1. Contact Enumerations when you are ready for addressing to be assigned. Once received, place the addressing on the plat. 2. 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. Paid directly to the Enumerations Department. 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). 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
PCD Engineering Divisionreview 3Sep 16, 2025
Review 3: EPC Development Services Engineer comments have been provided on the following documents: - Traffic Report - Plat (Uploaded by Project Manager) - Construction Drawings - Final Drainage Report - Utility Drawings - Deviation Request - Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement - Roundabout Design Report - Financial Assurance form Reminder for re-submittal to remove items which have been transfered over to Filing 2, such as Briargate, Filing 1 storm, roundabout report, and pond. Reviewed by: Charlene Durham, PE charlenedurham@elpasoco.com Bret Dilts, PE bretdilts@elpasoco.com
PCD Engineering Divisionreview 3Sep 16, 2025
Drainage Report Redlines
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PCD Engineering Divisionreview 3Sep 16, 2025
Construction Drawing Redlines
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PCD Engineering Divisionreview 3Sep 16, 2025
Roundabout Report Redlines
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PCD Engineering Divisionreview 3Sep 16, 2025
Traffic Study Redlines
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PCD Engineering Divisionreview 3Sep 16, 2025
Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement Redlines
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PCD Engineering Divisionreview 3Sep 16, 2025
FAE Redlines
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PCD Engineering Divisionreview 3Sep 16, 2025
Deviation Request Redlines
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PCD Engineering Divisionreview 3Sep 16, 2025
Utility Drawing Redlines
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PCD Engineering Divisionreview 3Sep 16, 2025
FDR Redlines
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EPC Stormwater Reviewreview 3Sep 15, 2025
Review 3: EPC DPW Stormwater comments have been resolved on the following documents: - CDs - Drainage Report - GEC Checklist - PCM Applicability Form - SWMP - SWMP Checklist Please provide the following documents upon resubmittal (the planner will need to send an upload request): - PCM - Notice of Intent to Construct a Non-Jurisdictional Water Impoundment Structure Note: There are still outstanding DMA comments with the County Attorney that need to be addressed. Reviewed by: Mikayla Hartford, P.E. Engineer - Stormwater 719.339.5053 MikaylaHartford@elpasoco.com
PCD Project Managerreview 3Sep 15, 2025
Plat comments Note: depending on the applicant's decision to remove ROW or pond into Fil 2, which is to be developed before Fil 1, more changes to documents would be required. Discussion to be had 9/16 at biweekly meeting.
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County Attorney - Waterreview 2Jul 9, 2025
1. Water supply sufficiency was found at Preliminary Plan based on 193 lots with a demand of 67.63 AF and 1.32 acres of irrigation with a demand of 3.30 AF, for a total demand of 70.93 AF for all 3 filings. The final plats for Filings 1 and 2 are now proposing 187 lots with demand of 15.64 and 45.08 AF respectively, and irrigation demands of 2.53 and 9.90 AF respectively, thus creating a total demand of 73.15 AF. This exceeds the demand evaluated at Preliminary Plan. Please double check the numbers. If this is accurate, then new water supply reviews are needed and the plats will need to go to PC and BoCC. 2. Please comply with Requirement A of the Water Supply Review and Recommendations and upload the Well Abandonment Report filed with DWR for well no. 34030.
PCD Engineering Divisionreview 2Jul 2, 2025
Review 2: EPC Development Services Engineer comments have been provided on the following documents: - Traffic Report - Letter of Intent - Plat - Construction Drawings - Final Drainage Report Engineering comments have been resolved on the following: - Closure Sheets - Application - FAE Next Review please provide: - Roundabout Design Report - Note CD review cannot be completed (Briargate/roundabout) until this report has been provided. - Utility Construction Drawings COMMENTS: 1. License Agreement mentions a mail kiosk. If kiosk will be provided within Filing 1, please show and label on CD's, could not locate in review. Ensure it is located within ROW or provide an easement for the structure on the plat. If kiosk is not within Filing 1, please remove reference in license agreement. 2. License Agreement should also reference landscaping. Reviewed by: Charlene Durham, PE charlenedurham@elpasoco.com Bret Dilts, PE bretdilts@elpasoco.com
PCD Engineering Divisionreview 2Jul 2, 2025
Drainage Report Redlines
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PCD Engineering Divisionreview 2Jul 2, 2025
Construction Drawings
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PCD Engineering Divisionreview 2Jul 2, 2025
Final Plat
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PCD Engineering Divisionreview 2Jul 2, 2025
Letter of Intent
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PCD Engineering Divisionreview 2Jul 2, 2025
Traffic Report
View attached comment letter
EPC Stormwater Reviewreview 2Jul 2, 2025
SWMP Checklist
View attached comment letter
EPC Stormwater Reviewreview 2Jul 2, 2025
SWMP
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EPC Stormwater Reviewreview 2Jul 2, 2025
PCM Applicability Form
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EPC Stormwater Reviewreview 2Jul 2, 2025
GEC Checklist
View attached comment letter
EPC Stormwater Reviewreview 2Jul 2, 2025
Review 2: EPC DPW Stormwater comments have been provided (in orange text boxes) on the following uploaded documents: - CDs..................................(to be uploaded with Development Services comments) - Drainage Report...............(to be uploaded with Development Services comments) - GEC Checklist - PCM Applicability Form - SWMP - SWMP Checklist EPC DPW Stormwater comments have been resolved on the following documents: - ESQCP - FAE - Landscape Plans - PCM O&M Manual - PCM - MHFD Detention Calcs or SDI Form Please provide the following documents upon resubmittal (the planner will need to send an upload request): - PCM - Notice of Intent to Construct a Non-Jurisdictional Water Impoundment Structure Reviewed by: Mikayla Hartford, P.E. Engineer - Stormwater 719.339.5053 MikaylaHartford@elpasoco.com
PCD Project Managerreview 2Jun 30, 2025
Planning has provided comments on the final plat. Engineering will upload comments when their review is complete. Any concerns on Wildland Fire Plan comments please contact Roland Peterson or Mindy Schultz directly
EPC Fire and Wildfire Program Managerreview 2Jun 30, 2025
Fire comments added to Final Plat. Roland Peterson Fire Safety and Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager rolandpeterson@elpasoco.com 719.520.6075
County Attorney - Development Reviewreview 2Jun 24, 2025
1. No additional comments on License Agreement. 2. Not all requested changes in body of PCM (aka DMA) Agreement. Please make those changes. Lori Seago Sr. Asst. County Attorney loriseago@elpasoco.com
EPC Parks Departmentreview 2Jun 20, 2025
El Paso County Parks Department, Final Comments, 2nd Submittal - Please See Attached Documentation (Originally endorsed by the Park Advisory Board on April 9, 2025)
View attached comment letter
Pikes Peak Regional Building Departmentreview 2Jun 19, 2025
1. Contact Enumerations when you are ready for addressing to be assigned. Once received, place the addressing on the plat. 2. 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. Paid directly to the Enumerations Department. 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). 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
EPC Health Departmentreview 1May 2, 2025
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Colorado Parks and Wildlifereview 1Apr 16, 2025
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has reviewed the plans for the Retreat at Prairie Ridge Filing No 1 in El Paso County. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is familiar with the site, and has commented on the overall Retreat at Prairie Ridge project area in the past. CPW would defer to those previous comments. Based on the location and proposed actions, CPW anticipates that this project's impacts on the wildlife resource would be negligible if our previous comments are taken into consideration. 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
Parks Advisory Boardreview 1Apr 10, 2025
El Paso County Parks and Community Services Department, Final Comments - Please See Attached Documentation (Endorsed by the Park Advisory Board on 04/09/2025)
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Black Forest Fire Protection Districtreview 1Apr 6, 2025
BFFRPD (Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District) has reviewed the proposed project. Of concern for BFFRPD operations is the fire department access and fire protection water supplies. The County is the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) that will determine the requirements and specifications for access/egress. All structures and street signs need to comply with PPRBD, EL Paso County standards, IBC 2021 and IFC 2021 standards. Our recommendation is the applicant demonstrate full compliance and conformance with El Paso County’s adopted Land Development Code (LDC), Engineering Criteria Manual (ECM), adopted International Fire Code (IFC), and all other adopted codes, provisions, or statutes that impact fire safety to include access/egress, water supply, hardening of structures, addressing, fire protection systems, etc. It is recommended that the applicant submit a comprehensive fire protection report from a qualified fire protection engineer that is licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Colorado State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers to demonstrate conformance to all requirements. The current attachment labeled "Fire Protection Report" does not appear to be completed by such person. Furthermore, the District does not support any waivers or variances that negatively impact any fire safety provisions including access/egress, water supply, hardening of structures, addressing, fire protections systems, etc.
EPC Stormwater Reviewreview 1Apr 4, 2025
CDs
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EPC Stormwater Reviewreview 1Apr 4, 2025
Drainage Report
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EPC Stormwater Reviewreview 1Apr 3, 2025
Review 1: EPC DPW Stormwater comments have been provided (in orange text boxes) on the following uploaded document(s): - CDs - Drainage Report - ESQCP - FAE - GEC Checklist - Landscape Plans....................(uploaded by the Project Manager) - PCM Applicability Form - PCM O&M Manual - PCM - MHFD Detention Calcs or SDI Form (see comments on Drainage Report spreadsheet) - SWMP - SWMP Checklist Soils Report Comment: Address shallow groundwater mitigation for ponds. The report addresses foundations but not Pond 1 which has groundwater levels in the depth of the proposed pond. Please provide the following document(s) upon resubmittal (the planner will need to send an upload request): - PCM - Notice of Intent to Construct a Non-Jurisdictional Water Impoundment Structure Reviewed by: Mikayla Hartford Stormwater Engineer I 719.339.5053 MikaylaHartford@elpasoco.com
EPC Stormwater Reviewreview 1Apr 3, 2025
GEC Checklist
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EPC Stormwater Reviewreview 1Apr 3, 2025
SWMP Checklist
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EPC Stormwater Reviewreview 1Apr 3, 2025
SWMP
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EPC Stormwater Reviewreview 1Apr 3, 2025
O&M Manual
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EPC Stormwater Reviewreview 1Apr 3, 2025
PCM Applicability Form
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EPC Stormwater Reviewreview 1Apr 3, 2025
FAE
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EPC Stormwater Reviewreview 1Apr 3, 2025
ESQCP
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Colorado Division of Water Resourcesreview 1Apr 3, 2025
DWR Response Letter
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Upper Black Squirrel Creek GWMDreview 1Apr 3, 2025
The Upper Black Squirrel Creek GWMD does not have any comments at this time but respectfully reserves the right to comment on any future submittals.
PCD Engineering Divisionreview 1Apr 1, 2025
Review 1: EPC Development Services Engineer comments have been provided on the following documents: - Closure Sheets - Traffic Report - Application (to be uploaded by project manager) - Letter of Intent (to be uploaded by project manager) - Plat (to be uploaded by project manager) - Construction Drawings (to be uploaded by stormwater) - Final Drainage Report (to be uploaded by stormwater) - FAE (to be uploaded by stormwater) Next Review please provide: - Roundabout Design Report - Utility Construction Drawings COMMENTS: 1. License Agreement mentions a mail kiosk. If kiosk will be provided within Filing 1, please show and label on CD's. Ensure it is located within ROW or provide an easement for the structure on the plat. If kiosk is not within Filing 1, please remove reference in license agreement. 2. License Agreement should also reference landscaping in the 3rd paragraph, referencing the purposes. 3. Due to the nature and volume of comments provided, additional comments may be expected with the second review. Reviewed by: Charlene Durham, PE charlenedurham@elpasoco.com
PCD Engineering Divisionreview 1Apr 1, 2025
TIS Redlines
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PCD Engineering Divisionreview 1Apr 1, 2025
Closure Redlines
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PCD Project Managerreview 1Apr 1, 2025
CCRs do not address requirement for homeowners to install roadway trees based on final plat landscape plan..
PCD Project Managerreview 1Apr 1, 2025
Continue to coordinate with Road impact Fee Manager Victoria on credits for Briargate Blvd Construction.
PCD Project Managerreview 1Apr 1, 2025
Water was found at the Preliminary Plan approval. No additional water review needed.
PCD Project Managerreview 1Apr 1, 2025
Letter of Intent Comments
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PCD Project Managerreview 1Apr 1, 2025
Plat Comments
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PCD Project Managerreview 1Apr 1, 2025
Landscape Plan Comments. Please note the Code was revised 2024 and all roadways require landscaping in urban areas. An Alternative Plan may be submitted with this final plat. IF lot owners are to install some roadway trees note. Update req/provided tables o landscape plans -
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PCD Project Managerreview 1Apr 1, 2025
Application Comments
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County Attorney - Development Reviewreview 1Apr 1, 2025
Requested edits to License Agreement attached. Lori Seago Sr. County Attorney loriseago@elpasoco.com
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County Attorney - Development Reviewreview 1Apr 1, 2025
1. No comments on SIA. 2. Requested edits to PCM Agreement attached. Lori Seago Sr. County Attorney loriseago@elpasoco.com
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Colorado Geological Surveyreview 1Mar 31, 2025
The available referral documents include a Soil and Geology Study, Retreat at Prairieridge Filing No. 1 (Entech Engineering, Job No. 241931, February 28, 2025), Final Plat (Classic Consulting, June 25, 2024), Letter of Intent (N.E.S., Inc., February 2025), Construction Plans (Classic Consulting, June 20, 2024), and other documents. 1. CGS appreciates Entech's installation of monitoring wells within the site. Groundwater depths between 7.3 and 28.9 feet were recorded from February 2024 to February 2025. It appears that Piezometers P4 and P8 are within Filing No. 1. Groundwater depths within P4 through the past year ranged from 7.2 to 7.5 feet below grade, and groundwater depths in P8 ranged from 14 to 16.2 feet from February 2024 to September 2024, then no groundwater was measured in later 2024 to February 2025. Based on Entech’s cut/fill column in Exhibit 1, about 10 feet of fill is planned near P4, and about 15 feet of cut is planned near P8 in the detention pond area. Other areas within Filing No. 1 (without a piezometer) may contain shallow groundwater following grading operations. 2. We agree with Entech (page 11 of their report) that “Foundations should be a minimum of 3 feet above the lowest foundation/building grade and the maximum anticipated groundwater level.” If the minimum separation cannot be achieved and mitigation measures are not possible (such as raising site grades well above maximum groundwater elevations based on a minimum yearlong monitoring program), then NO basements or other below-grade spaces (crawlspaces, walkouts, etc.) should be permitted within Prairie Ridge Filing No. 1. The piezometers should continue to be monitored during and following grading. 3. Note 20 of the final plat should be updated to reference Entech’s soil and geology study specific to Filing No. 1. Additionally, the note on the plat reads “will need updated mitigation information when it comes in”. This note should be updated. 4. Note 20 also states, “In areas of shallow groundwater: Due to shallow groundwater in the area, all foundations shall incorporate an underground drainage system.” Plans regarding an underground drainage system have not been provided. Page 9 of Entech’s report also states, “where the proposed cut depths are at or exceeding current groundwater levels dewatering in addition to stabilization may be required.” Also, “Shallow groundwater areas can be mitigated with the installation of drains”. It has been our experience that these systems have issues due to individual connections and lack of a gravity discharge to a daylight outfall. An underdrain system should be allowed ONLY if it can gravity discharge to a daylight outfall. Individual foundation perimeter drains are intended to handle small amounts of intermittent, perched water, and CANNOT be used to mitigate persistent shallow groundwater conditions. 5. Note 28 of the construction plans should be updated to Entech’s soil and geology study specific to Filing No. 1. Reviewed on 3/31/2025 by Amy Crandall, Engineering Geologist (acrandall@mines.edu)
Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.review 1Mar 31, 2025
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Falcon School District 49review 1Mar 26, 2025
District 49 has had the opportunity to review file SF257 and noted that the Retreat at Prairie Ridge Filing No. 1 is within the jurisdiction of Academy School District 20. District 49 will defer comments to District 20.
Pikes Peak Regional Building Departmentreview 1Mar 24, 2025
1.Can Falcon Flight Trail be one street. Can Fawn Hollow Court be removed? Adding another street name is not necessary at this turn if the street does not go anywhere. 2.Contact Enumerations when you are ready for addressing to be assigned. 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. Paid directly to the Enumerations Department. 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). 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
EPC Parks Departmentreview 1Mar 20, 2025
El Paso County Parks and Community Services Department, Preliminary Comments - Please See Attached Documentation (To be presented to the Park Advisory Board for endorsement on April 9, 2025)
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Road Impact Fee Administratorreview 1Mar 18, 2025
Victoria Chavez, Victoriachavez@elpasoco.com 719 520-6884 I want to share that your agreement does not have the file number and date on page 1. It is also not signed on page 4. Since you are looking for a roundabout and intersection signal credit, this part will need to go to the Road Impact Fee Advisory Committee. You will also need to provide a completed intersection checklist. https://assets-publicworks.elpasoco.com/wp-content/uploads/Documents/RIF_Intersection_Checklist.pdf I would look at the Implementation Document Appendix 2 page 17 which explains the criteria. I am working with the review engineer to understand what you are required to build. After the TIS review and likely construction drawings approved, a final determination of the credit agreement will not be made. The credit agreement determination only needs to be finalized before construction of the eligible improvements.
PCD Administrative Noticereview 1Mar 18, 2025
On 03/18/2025, PCD mailed "Notice of Application" letters to surrounding property owners within a 500-foot range (94 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 = $64.86. JM
EPC Environmental Servicesreview 1Mar 12, 2025
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US Postal Servicereview 1Mar 11, 2025
Please contact Rita Minnard (oreta.j.minnard@usps.gov) directly to review this development for mail service. To establish mail delivery and kiosk locations an appointment will be required with USPS to determine final locations. Information required for this establishment include proposed locations, type of mail receptacle, final plat with addresses, type of development (residential/commercial) and date of first occupancy.
911 Authority - El Paso/Teller Countyreview 1Mar 11, 2025
Comments for E911 as follows: Streetnames previously approved and reserved. No action for E911 on this submittal. Thank you. Justin
Academy SD 20 Building Fundreview 1Mar 11, 2025
Academy District 20 is in receipt of File #SF257 for approval of the Retreat at Prairie Ridge Filing No 1. 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 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
Falcon Fire Protection Districtreview 1Mar 11, 2025
This project is not within the Falcon Fire Protection District. Curtis L. Kauffman Fire Prevention District Lieutenant/Fire Inspector II

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