Sundance West Rezone
Rezone 19.52 acres from RR-5 to RR-2.5
- Location
- 5525 HODGEN RD, 80908
- Jurisdiction
- El Paso County
- Applicant
- Vertex Consulting Services Nina Ruiz
- Land owner (assessor)
- DUNSTON MATTHEW W & DUNSTON GENE W JR
- County project manager
- Ryan Howser
- Filed
- Jan 22, 2025
- Parcel
- 6125001003
- 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 (16)
Neighborhood Notices & Vicinity MapadditionalSep 17, 2026
Notice of Application letters were mailed to surrounding property owners on 6/16/2026. KMH
Mailing LabelsadditionalSep 17, 2026
Mailing Labels for the 11 surrounding property owners. The cost to be billed to the applicant = $8.58 KMH
Agency review comments (34)
Black Forest Land Use Committeereview 2Sep 23, 2026
The Black Forest Land Use Committee has no objection to this rezone.
PCD Engineering Divisionreview 2Sep 22, 2026
Review 2.
Engineering comments provided on the following documents:
- Traffic Memo
Reviewed by:
Joe Sandstrom, EI, Associate Engineer
josephsandstrom@elpasoco.com
(719) 520-6314
PCD Project Managerreview 2Sep 22, 2026
Review 2: PCD Planning Division comments have been provided (in green) on the following uploaded documents:
- Zoning Map (attached)
EPC DPW Stormwaterreview 2Sep 22, 2026
EPC DPW Stormwater has no comments on the rezone application.
Reviewed by:
Zachary Jannusch
Associate Engineer - Stormwater
719.500.3170
ZacharyJannusch@elpasoco.com
El Paso County Conservation Distreview 2Sep 21, 2026
The El Paso County Conservation District has reviewed this and at this time we have no conservation related comments for this zoning request.
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As a curtesy, we will share the erosion controls we look for with building houses, so that the applicant can pass these on to future owners or implement them if they are building on the lots to assist with the planning process.
1) Erosion controls/Revegetation plans
We did not see any documents that went over an erosion control or revegetation/landscape plan to prevent wind erosion from this site, which the soils in this area are susceptible to. As such, EPCCD would like to see the following recommendations followed for the storage area:
A) Disturbed areas not being built on should be mulched and revegetated within 45 days of disturbance using plant/grass species native and/or naturalized to El Paso County.
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), storage areas, or safety areas around buildings/containers should have a 1-2" 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.
C) For areas being replanted with natural grass, consider using the El Paso County Conservation District’s Native Shotgun Mix (available at EPCCD.org) for reseeding, which is well suited to soils present on this site and is comprised of 100% native and naturalized grass species.
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For any questions, please feel free to contact the EPCCD at 719-600-4706 or Will Vogl - Board VP at Will@EPCCD.org
PCD Administrative Noticereview 2Sep 17, 2026
On 9/16/2026 PCD mailed "Notice of Application" letters to surrounding property owners within a 500-foot range (11 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 = $8.58 KMH
Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.review 2Sep 8, 2026
MVEA has no objection to this rezone request. Thank you.
EPC Parks Departmentreview 2Sep 3, 2026
El Paso County Parks staff attended the Early Assistance Meeting for this project and have additional comments below.
The 2022 El Paso County Parks Master Plan shows an impact to the proposed Fox Run Primary Regional Trail. The Master Plan shows this trail alignment along the south side of Hodgen Road. EPC Parks has already acquired or is in the process of acquiring trail easements along this proposed trail corridor, most notably in the proposed Flying Horse North development located east of this project site.
The El Paso County Parks Department staff will require a 25' regional trail easement located along the northern boundary of the site, but located outside of the existing or proposed right-of-way for Hodgen Road, as well as any utility easements, particularly gas line easements, which are known to exist along the south side of Hodgen Road.
Please show the proposed trail easement on any forthcoming preliminary plans and final plats. Also, regional park fees will be assessed upon review of said preliminary plans and final plat.
Thank you!
Ashlyn Mathy
Parks Planner
Park Planning Division
El Paso County Parks Department
Office 719.520.6978
Black Forest Fire Protection Districtreview 1Sep 26, 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 for cistern and specifications for access/egress. The applicant states that "A concurrent request has been submitted to subdivide the land into 7 lots". Per BFFRPD Fire Protection Cisterns or natural water supplies shall be provided in; subdivisions of 5 or more lots, commercial/industrial developments where there is insufficient public and or private water supply to meet minimum fire flows required by NFPA 1141, 1142 and reference standards of those publications.
Additionally, 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. 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.
Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.review 1Sep 24, 2025
MVEA has no objection to this rezone request. Thank you.
PCD Engineering Divisionreview 1Sep 23, 2025
Zoning Map comments (planning and engineering)
PCD Engineering Divisionreview 1Sep 23, 2025
Letter of Intent comments (planning and engineering)
PCD Engineering Divisionreview 1Sep 23, 2025
Review 1.
Engineering comments provided on the following documents:
- Letter of Intent
- Zoning Map
- Traffic Memo
Applicant Note: The Letter of Intent and Zoning Map uploaded on todays date include full EPC comments (engineering and planning).
Reviewed by:
Joe Sandstrom, EI, Associate Engineer
josephsandstrom@elpasoco.com
(719) 520-6314
Charlene Durham, PE, Principal Engineer
charlenedurham@elpasoco.com
(719) 520-7951
EPC DPW Stormwaterreview 1Sep 22, 2025
EPC DPW Stormwater does not have any comments on this rezone application.
Reviewed by:
Zachary Jannusch
Associate Engineer - Stormwater
719.500.3170
ZacharyJannusch@elpasoco.com
EPC Fire and Wildfire Program Managerreview 1Sep 22, 2025
A fire protection report is required and was noted in EA checklist. Please provide a fire protection report with the next submittal.
Roland Peterson
Fire Safety and Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager
Planning & Community Development
719.520.6075
rolandpeterson@elpasoco.com
PCD Project Managerreview 1Sep 16, 2025
See comments on Letter of Intent.
EPC Parks Departmentreview 1Sep 4, 2025
El Paso County Parks Department comments:
El Paso County Parks staff attended the Early Assistance Meeting for this project and have additional comments below.
The 2022 El Paso County Parks Master Plan shows an impact to the proposed Fox Run Primary Regional Trail. The Master Plan shows this trail alignment along the south side of Hodgen Road. EPC Parks has already acquired or is in the process of acquiring trail easements along this proposed trail corridor, most notably in the proposed Flying Horse North development located east of this project site.
The El Paso County Parks Department staff will require a 25' regional trail easement located along the northern boundary of the site, but located outside of the existing or proposed right-of-way for Hodgen Road, as well as any utility easements, particularly gas line easements, which are known to exist along the south side of Hodgen Road.
Please show the proposed trail easement on any forthcoming preliminary plans and final plats. Also, regional park fees will be assessed upon review of said preliminary plans and final plat.
Thank you!
Ashlyn Mathy
Parks Planner
Park Planning Division
El Paso County Parks Department
Office 719.520.6999
Timeline
- Sep 24, 2026Submission request sent to Applicant
- Sep 23, 2026Request for Review Comments returned by Black Forest Land Use Committee
- Sep 22, 2026Request for Review Comments returned by PCD Engineering Division
- Sep 22, 2026Request for Review Comments returned by PCD Project Manager
- Sep 22, 2026Request for Review Comments returned by EPC DPW Stormwater
- Sep 22, 2026Request for Review Comments returned by EPC Sheriff's Department
- Sep 21, 2026Request for Review Comments returned by El Paso County Conservation Dist
- Sep 17, 2026Request for Review Comments returned by PCD Administrative Notice
- Sep 17, 2026Payment Request sent: 9/17/2026
- Sep 8, 2026Request for Review Comments returned by Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
- Sep 3, 2026Request for Review Comments returned by EPC Parks Department
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments returned by EPC Environmental Services
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Vicki Wood on behalf of Lewis Palmer 38
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Brett Ridgway on behalf of Lewis Palmer 38
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Melissa Andrews on behalf of Lewis Palmer 38
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by William Vogl on behalf of El Paso County Conservation Dist
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Katie Miller on behalf of El Paso County Conservation Dist
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Harry Thomas on behalf of El Paso County Conservation Dist
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by on behalf of El Paso County Conservation Dist
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Mariah Hudson on behalf of El Paso County Conservation Dist
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Marcus Henderson on behalf of Black Hills Energy-Aquila
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Trish Riber on behalf of Black Hills Energy-Aquila
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Bob Swatek on behalf of Black Hills Energy-Aquila
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Tony Cerrone on behalf of Black Forest Fire Protection District
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Rachel Dunn on behalf of Black Forest Fire Protection District
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Michael Alvarado on behalf of Black Forest Fire Protection District
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by on behalf of Black Forest Fire Protection District
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Fielding Lucas on behalf of Black Forest Fire Protection District
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Cody Poole on behalf of Black Forest Fire Protection District
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Chad Herdt on behalf of Black Forest Fire Protection District
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Bill Crimmel on behalf of Northern EPC Coalition of Community Organizations, Inc. (NEPCO)(to also include the TLLU areas)
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Cheryl Pixley on behalf of Black Forest Trails Association
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Terry Stokka on behalf of Black Forest Land Use Committee
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by General Email on behalf of Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Jeff Kramer on behalf of EPC Sheriff's Department
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Lizz Floro on behalf of EPC Sheriff's Department
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Heidi Williams on behalf of EPC Sheriff's Department
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by on behalf of EPC Parks Department
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Catherine McGarvy on behalf of EPC Health Department
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by HEAEH LandUse on behalf of EPC Health Department
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Kathy Andrew on behalf of EPC Environmental Services
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Zachary Jannusch on behalf of EPC DPW Stormwater
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Mikayla Hartford on behalf of EPC DPW Stormwater
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Erica Rylander on behalf of EPC DPW Stormwater
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Glenn Reese on behalf of EPC DPW Stormwater
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Christina Prete on behalf of EPC DPW Stormwater
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Justin Kilgore on behalf of PCD Project Manager
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Gilbert LaForce on behalf of PCD Engineering Division
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Engineering Manager on behalf of PCD Engineering Division
- Sep 1, 2026Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by on behalf of PCD Administrative Notice
- Sep 1, 2026Submission Triaged
- Aug 28, 2026Submission received from Applicant
- May 4, 2026Project Manager Assigned: Ryan Howser
- Oct 8, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by EPC Health Department
- Sep 26, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by Black Forest Fire Protection District
- Sep 24, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
- Sep 23, 2025Submission request sent to Applicant
- Sep 23, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by PCD Engineering Division
- Sep 22, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by EPC DPW Stormwater
- Sep 22, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by EPC Fire and Wildfire Program Manager
- Sep 16, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by PCD Project Manager
- Sep 16, 2025Request for Review Comments email resent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Justin Kilgore on behalf of PCD Project Manager
- Sep 16, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Zachary Jannusch on behalf of EPC DPW Stormwater
- Sep 16, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Mikayla Hartford on behalf of EPC DPW Stormwater
- Sep 16, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Glenn Reese on behalf of EPC DPW Stormwater
- Sep 16, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Sundance West Rezone for review by Christina Prete on behalf of EPC DPW Stormwater
- Sep 16, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by PCD Project Manager
- Sep 15, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by EPC Environmental Services
- Sep 4, 2025Request for Review Comments returned by EPC Parks Department
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Vicki Wood on behalf of Lewis Palmer 38
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Melissa Andrews on behalf of Lewis Palmer 38
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Brett Ridgway on behalf of Lewis Palmer 38
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Harry Thomas on behalf of El Paso County Conservation Dist
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Oliver Watkins on behalf of El Paso County Conservation Dist
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Katie Miller on behalf of El Paso County Conservation Dist
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Erica Carter on behalf of El Paso County Conservation Dist
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by on behalf of El Paso County Conservation Dist
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Mariah Hudson on behalf of El Paso County Conservation Dist
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Cassie Olgren on behalf of El Paso County Conservation Dist
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Billy Richard on behalf of El Paso County Conservation Dist
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Santiago Tijerina on behalf of Black Hills Energy-Aquila
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Marcus Henderson on behalf of Black Hills Energy-Aquila
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Bob Swatek on behalf of Black Hills Energy-Aquila
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Adam Magoon on behalf of Black Hills Energy-Aquila
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Rachel Dunn on behalf of Black Forest Fire Protection District
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Michael Alvarado on behalf of Black Forest Fire Protection District
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by on behalf of Black Forest Fire Protection District
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Fielding Lucas on behalf of Black Forest Fire Protection District
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Chad Herdt on behalf of Black Forest Fire Protection District
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by General Email on behalf of Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Jeff Kramer on behalf of EPC Sheriff's Department
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Christopher Gonzalez on behalf of EPC Sheriff's Department
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Andrew Prehm on behalf of EPC Sheriff's Department
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by on behalf of EPC Parks Department
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Mike McCarthy on behalf of EPC Health Department
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Catherine McGarvy on behalf of EPC Health Department
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by HEAEH LandUse on behalf of EPC Health Department
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Kathy Andrew on behalf of EPC Environmental Services
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Justin Kilgore on behalf of PCD Project Manager
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Gilbert LaForce on behalf of PCD Engineering Division
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Engineering Manager on behalf of PCD Engineering Division
- Sep 2, 2025Request for Review Comments email sent for Project Thal Subdivision Rezone for review by Roland Peterson on behalf of EPC Fire and Wildfire Program Manager
- May 28, 2025Fees paid: 5/28/2025 (Receipt: 1010581)
- May 28, 2025File # Assigned: P258
- May 28, 2025Payment Request sent: 5/28/2025
- May 28, 2025Submission Triaged
- May 27, 2025Submission received from Applicant
- May 27, 2025Submission request sent to Applicant
- May 27, 2025Submission Triaged
- May 24, 2025Submission received from Applicant
- Jan 23, 2025Submission request sent to Applicant
- Jan 22, 2025Project Manager Assigned: Lisa Elgin
- Jan 22, 2025Project Created
- Jan 22, 2025EA Assigned: EA24141