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Sterling Ranch East Filing No. 4

Final plat SF2615 Active

238 detached single-family lots, 7 tracts, and public ROW on 65.31 acres north of Briargate east of the channel. Splits D49 and D20 school districts. A phase of the Sterling Ranch East Phase 1 Prelim Plan SP224. Channel improvements adjacent to this development

Location
9275 ARROYA LN; POCO RD, 80908
Jurisdiction
El Paso County
Applicant
Classic Consulting Engineers & Surveyors, LLC Marc Whorton
Land owner (assessor)
CLASSIC SRJ LAND LLC (state record)
County project manager
Kari Parsons
Filed
Mar 16, 2026
Parcels
5200000586, 5227000009, 5228400002, 5233000015
Map
Parcel boundaries: Colorado public parcel data · Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors
Area map
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Source record
El Paso County EDARP file

Documents (44)

Letter of IntentreviewJul 29, 2026
Water Resources ReportreviewJul 24, 2026
Wastewater Treatment ReportreviewJul 24, 2026
Traffic Impact StudyreviewJul 1, 2026
Utility CDsreviewJun 30, 2026
Final Plat DrawingsreviewJun 26, 2026
Drainage Report - FinalreviewJun 23, 2026
Landscape Plan drawingsreviewJun 22, 2026
Application/Petition FormreviewJun 22, 2026
PCM Applicability FormreviewJun 17, 2026
Closures Sheet (Survey)reviewJun 17, 2026
Fire Protection ReportreviewJun 2, 2026
Soils & Geology ReportreviewJun 2, 2026
Returned NoticesadditionalSep 18, 2026
Received 9/4/2026
Returned NoticesadditionalSep 1, 2026
Received 8/28/2026
returned documentadditionalAug 31, 2026
8/31/2026
Selected RangeadditionalAug 19, 2026
Selected Range was 500 feet. JM
Neighbor Notice & Vicinity MapadditionalAug 19, 2026
"Notice of Administrative Decision" letters were mailed by PCD on 08/19/2026. The potential decision can be made after 09/01/2026. JM
Mailing LabelsadditionalAug 19, 2026
Mailing Labels for the 57 surrounding property owners. The cost to be billed to the applicant = $44.46. JM

Agency review comments (50)

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.

Colorado Division of Water Resourcesreview 1Sep 14, 2026
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EPC Health Departmentreview 1Sep 13, 2026
EPCPH Comments attached
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Upper Black Squirrel Creek GWMDreview 1Aug 26, 2026
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. Thank you.
El Paso County Conservation Distreview 1Aug 23, 2026
The El Paso County Conservation District has reviewed this and we have the following comments: 1) Erosion controls/Revegetation Plans The application had good erosion controls during the construction phase but we don't see any post-site construction erosion measures prior to houses being built. So we need a plan that addresses how they plan to protect these lots from erosion between the time of land construction of the neighborhood and house construction. Our recommendation for this is to use the below vegetation and erosion plan. We would also like to see some of the following landscaping/water wise practices being used in landscapes areas. A) Disturbed areas not being built on immediately after initial site grading should be mulched and revegetated within 45 days of disturbance using plant/grass species native and/or naturalized to El Paso County. This ensures that site erosion from wind and precipitation events will be kept at an absolute minimum. B) Disturbed areas be either: mulched after seeding with weed-free hay or straw mulch at approximately 5,000 lbs per acre due to the exposed site and its proneness to wind erosion; Or areas that are not suitable for revegetation such as driveways, parking areas (if not going to be paved), or recreational trails should have a 2" thick layer of crushed rock, road base, or gravel to assist in preventing having exposed soil that would be prone to wind/runoff erosion concerns. This is particularly important for areas along Pine Creek, where erosion of the drainage is a big issue. C) Disturbed areas that are to be landscaped should be done within 45 days of construction being finished. For lawn areas, it is highly encouraged to add 1/2" or thicker layer of quality compost before seeding or sod installation in order to help with water retention so it is more water wise. For other landscaping, we encourage native, drought tolerant trees and shrubs, drought tolerant ornamentals that do not need as much watering, and use of drip irrigation for the most water wise practices. We are content with their plans to use compost in the back fill and 3" mulching around these plants, which are excellent ways to reduce water usage. D) We appreciate the applicant listing our seed mix for the areas being replanted with natural grass. We just wanted to note that on the first page of the landscape plans in the "Ground Cover Legend" that they have the irrigated and non-irrigated native seed mix as our previously named All Purpose mix. The new mix is called the El Paso County Conservation District’s Native Shotgun Mix (info available at EPCCD.org). This seed mix is the same seed composition as before, so no other changes need to be made. If these measures are added to the project's plan, then the El Paso County Conservation District will be content with the applicant's commitment to soil conservation, watershed protection, and protection of the surrounding community. For any questions, please feel free to contact the EPCCD at 719-600-4706 or Will Vogl - Board VP at Will@EPCCD.org
Black Forest Fire Protection Districtreview 1Aug 21, 2026
Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District (BFFRPD) has reviewed the submitted plans for Sterling Ranch East Filing No. 4. BFFRPD has no objection to the proposed final plat and construction plans, subject to continued compliance with the approved Fire Protection Report and all applicable fire apparatus access, fire flow, water supply, and hydrant requirements. Please revise the wildfire-related plat notes to reflect that applicable Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC) requirements are mandatory for new residential construction and are not merely recommended. The previously approved Wildland Fire Hazard Mitigation Plan does not replace CWRC compliance. All new residential construction within the filing shall comply with the applicable CWRC requirements and required BFFRPD inspections. Final fire protection infrastructure, including required hydrants and fire apparatus access, shall be installed and operational as required prior to combustible construction.
EPC DPW Development Services - Engineeringreview 1Aug 19, 2026
Subdivision Improvement Agreement
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EPC DPW Development Services - Engineeringreview 1Aug 19, 2026
DPW Engineering review 1 has comments on the following documents - Construction Drawings - Final Plat Drawings - Letter of Intent - Drainage Report - FAE - Utility CDs - Traffic Impact Study - Subdivision Improvement Agreement Review by Bret Dilts, PE bretdilts@elpasoco.com 719-520-6864 Laura Besler, PE laurabesler@elpasoco.com Charlene Durham, PE charlenedurham@elpasoco.com
EPC DPW Development Services - Engineeringreview 1Aug 19, 2026
Traffic Impact Study
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EPC DPW Development Services - Engineeringreview 1Aug 19, 2026
Utility CDs
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EPC DPW Development Services - Engineeringreview 1Aug 19, 2026
FAE
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EPC DPW Development Services - Engineeringreview 1Aug 19, 2026
Final Drainage Report
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EPC DPW Development Services - Engineeringreview 1Aug 19, 2026
Construction Drawings
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PCD Administrative Noticereview 1Aug 19, 2026
On 08/18/2026, PCD mailed "Notice of Administrative Determination" letters for SF2615 to surrounding property owners within a 500-foot range (57 addresses). The potential date an administrative decision can be made is 09/01/2026. Copies of the notice, mailing labels, and selected range have been uploaded to the EDARP file. Cost of postage = $44.46 JM
PCD Project Managerreview 1Aug 18, 2026
Correct file number on SIA to SF2615
PCD Project Managerreview 1Aug 18, 2026
Please remove the "Attest" block on all agreements /contracts; replace with Notary. Attest is only when an elected official is signing. This plat is administrative, as are the SIA, license agreements, and any channel maintenance agreements.
PCD Project Managerreview 1Aug 18, 2026
Plat Comments- Please verify that Engineering does not make additional plat comments when they upload the remainder of the document redlines.
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PCD Project Managerreview 1Aug 18, 2026
Closure Sheet Comments- Please verify that engineering does not provide additional comments when Bret uploads his comments
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PCD Project Managerreview 1Aug 18, 2026
GEC Checklist comments
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PCD Project Managerreview 1Aug 18, 2026
Landscape plan Comments
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PCD Project Managerreview 1Aug 18, 2026
Letter of Intent comments
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PCD Project Managerreview 1Aug 18, 2026
PCM Applicability Form comment
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PCD Project Managerreview 1Aug 18, 2026
Road Impact Fee Form- Please sign
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PCD Project Managerreview 1Aug 18, 2026
SWMP Checklist Comments
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PCD Project Managerreview 1Aug 18, 2026
SWMP Comments
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PCD Project Managerreview 1Aug 18, 2026
The State adopted the Wildland Fire Code, and the BoCC did as well. Any new project submitted is subject to those requirements. Please see fire district comments requesting documentation. It is my understanding that the June 2025 email pertained to those specific projects (preliminary plan), but that didnt exclude future plats. Please discuss with Mindy Schulz for clarification. Fire Protection reports are required; email did not apply to that document,
Parks Advisory Boardreview 1Aug 18, 2026
El Paso County Parks Department, Final Review Comments. Please See Attached Documentation for Park Advisory Board endorsed recommendations and comments - endorsed on August 12, 2026
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EPC DPW Stormwaterreview 1Aug 18, 2026
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 - PCM Applicability Form - SWMP - SWMP Checklist Since a runoff reduction RPA will be created with this project, please provide the following document(s) upon resubmittal (the planner will need to send an upload request): - PCM Maintenance Agreement - PCM O&M Manual Reviewed by: Zachary Jannusch Associate Engineer - Stormwater 719.500.3170 ZacharyJannusch@elpasoco.com
Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.review 1Aug 17, 2026
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Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.review 1Aug 17, 2026
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Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.review 1Aug 17, 2026
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Colorado Parks and Wildlifereview 1Aug 17, 2026
Refer to previous comments provided by CPW on past fillings. With any questions please contact District Wildlife Manager Demetria Wright at demetria.wright@state.co.us or 719-439-9601. Thank you.
Colorado Geological Surveyreview 1Aug 12, 2026
The available referral documents include a Soils and Geology Study, Sterling Ranch East – Filing No. 4, El Paso County, Colorado (Entech Engineering, May 22, 2026), Final Plat (Classic Consulting, March 26, 2026), and other documents. The geologic hazard note on the final plat states, “No lots have been found to be impacted by geologic hazards.” Entech Engineering’s report identified loose and collapsible soils, potentially expansive soils, and the potential for elevated radon levels; however, potentially unstable slopes adjacent to Sand Creek, potential flooding along Sand Creek, and potentially seasonal shallow groundwater areas are geologic hazards and constraints also impacting the proposed development. CGS recommends these hazards are listed in the geologic hazard note and mitigation measures, if applicable. 1. Groundwater was encountered in Entech’s test boring TB-6 at 18.8 feet below grade during drilling, and at depths of 17 to 19 feet when checked after drilling in the piezometers installed at the site. Previous borings near the site have shown shallower groundwater depths. In Entech’s previous study for the Sterling Ranch development, groundwater was encountered at a depth of 11 feet below existing grade within Filing No. 4 (TB-30). Given the groundwater concerns throughout the Sterling Ranch development and the desired basement construction for Filing 4, CGS recommends that the county require the piezometers to continue to be checked throughout the summer, fall, winter, and spring to verify that proposed floor levels are at least three feet above maximum anticipated groundwater levels and are maintained year-round. This monitoring/observation program should be conducted immediately and/or before the installation of public infrastructure to determine if basements are feasible. 2. Similar to other Sterling Ranch developments, if shallow groundwater conditions exist (as determined from the groundwater monitoring/observation program) and mitigation measures are not possible, then NO basements should be permitted within the Sterling Ranch East Filing No. 4 development. 3. Building setbacks should be established to protect against potential instability of slopes adjacent to the creek. Reviewed on 08/12/2026 by Amy Crandall, Engineering Geologist (acrandall@mines.edu, 303-384-2632)
EPC Sheriff's Departmentreview 1Aug 9, 2026
There is no Fire Protection Report uploaded, nor a Fire Commitment Letter confirming who the fire jurisdiction having authority is, that they have conducted a review and have no further concerns, and are able/willing to cover this site. The "Fire Protection Report" uploaded is a duplicate email chain also filed under Fire/ Wildfire analysis folder. Please provide the missing files for review.
County Attorney - Development Reviewreview 1Aug 7, 2026
Please see attached edits to License Agreement. Reviewed by: Erika Keech, Sr. County Attorney, erikakeech2@elpasoco.com.
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County Attorney - Development Reviewreview 1Aug 7, 2026
Please see attached edits to SIA. Reviewed by Erika Keech, Sr. County Attorney, erikakeech2@elpasoco.com.
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Colorado Springs Public Worksreview 1Aug 7, 2026
Engineering Development Review will require all public improvements to be built to City of Colorado Springs Standards if this is chosen for pre-annexation per the IGA. Joel Dagnillo, P.E. Engineer III Engineering Development Review City of Colorado Springs (719)385-5412 Joel.dagnillo@coloradosprings.gov
EPC Environmental Servicesreview 1Aug 5, 2026
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EPC Environmental Servicesreview 1Aug 5, 2026
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EPC Environmental Servicesreview 1Aug 5, 2026
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EPC Environmental Servicesreview 1Aug 5, 2026
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EPC Parks Departmentreview 1Aug 4, 2026
El Paso County Parks Department, Preliminary Comments - Please See Attached Documentation (To be presented to the El Paso County Park Advisory Board for consideration and endorsement on August 12, 2026)
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911 Authority - El Paso/Teller Countyreview 1Aug 4, 2026
Comments for E911 as follows: Bison Valley Trl – Acceptable – Logical extension Tigard Way – Available Seattle Ln – Available Spokane Valley Way – Available These roads (Tigard, Seattle, Spokane) can be combined into Bison Valley Trl and be one continuous loop around this development. Fairbanks Lane – Available Anchorage Way – Available Juneau Path – Not available – existing These three roads (Fairbanks, Anchorage, Juneau) should be combined into one loop. Vancouver St – Available Redmond Way – Available Corvallis Ter – Available Thank you Justin
Academy SD 20 Building Fundreview 1Aug 4, 2026
Academy District 20 is in receipt of File #SF2615 for approval of the Sterling Ranch East Filing No. 4 project. The District has neither comments regarding this submission nor does it object to the submission. If you need additional information, please contact me. Peter Ristig Executive Director for Operations Academy School District Peter.ristig@asd20.org
US Army Corps of Engineersreview 1Aug 3, 2026
USACE is currently processing an individual permit for work within Sand Creek associated to this development.
Colorado Springs Public Worksreview 1Jul 29, 2026
Traffic Engineering has no comments on this item. Brian Shevock Public Works/Traffic Engineering Traffic Engineer II City of Colorado Springs brian.shevock@coloradosprings.gov (719) 385-7620
RBD Floodplainreview 1Jul 29, 2026
floodplain note , extents, and BFE all appear accurate no further comment
Pikes Peak Regional Building Departmentreview 1Jul 29, 2026
1. Contact Enumerations when you are ready to have addresses assigned. Please provide an overall plan proposed for the area for addressing purposes. Once addresses are received they will need to be added to the plat. 2. Can Fairbanks, Anchorage Way, Juneau Path be one street name, and can Spokane Valley Way be eliminated and only us one street name? 3. Provide a list of approved street names. An email from Justin Annan jannan@eptc911.org; or Glenn West gwest@eptc911.org;, with El Paso-Teller County E-9-1-1 Authority, reserving the street names is required to be emailed to the Enumerations department. Amy Vanderbeek Amy@pprbd.org; Brent Johnson Brent@pprbd.org; or Becky Allen BeckyA@pprbd.org 4. 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
Widefield Water & Sanitation Districtreview 1Jul 28, 2026
Test 2
Widefield Water & Sanitation Districtreview 1Jul 28, 2026
Test.
Colorado Springs Airport Advisory Commissionreview 1Jul 28, 2026
Airport has no comments, these parcels fall outside airport overlay. Thank you.

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