Meridian RanchThe El Paso County Board of County Commissioners approved the first partial release of funds for public improvements to Meridian Ranch Estates Filing No. 2 subdivision for $317,966.29. Ninety-seven percent of the public improvements have been completed and inspected. The remaining 3 percent represents a damaged sidewalk that has not been repaired, as of June 29.On July 18, the commissioners approved the release of the remaining funds for public improvements for $9,711.11. All improvements have been completed and inspected.The board also approved the final release of bond funds for grading and erosion control at The Vistas at Meridian Ranch Filing No. 1 subdivision for $1,541,124.80. All improvements have been completed and inspected.The BOCC approved the final release of bond funds for public improvements to The Lodge at Stonebridge in Meridian Ranch for $32,878.30. All improvements have been completed and inspected.Black Forest Brewing Co.The commissioners approved a request to obtain a liquor license and establish the survey area for the Black Forest Brewing Co., which plans to open a brew pub at 11590 Black Forest Road. The EPC development services department had no issues or comments related to zoning and subdivision compliance for the location. The hearing to consider the application for the liquor license is Aug. 1.Purple Toad Social Tap & GrillAfter an abbreviated hearing, the board unanimously approved an application by CHS Hospitality III LLC for the Purple Toad Social Tap & Grillís tavern liquor license. The license applies to the following premises: 11868, 11870 and 11872 Stapleton Drive, where the tap and grill will operate.Sanctuary in the PinesThe BOCC unanimously approved the final release of bond funds for erosion control in the Sanctuary in the Pines Filing No. 1 subdivision for $345,525. Seventy percent of the public improvements have been completed, but the project has been inactive for nine years and is currently in foreclosure. Should a new developer resurrect the project, EPC will require new collateral from the new developer.Black Forest ReserveThe commissioners approved the final release of funds for public improvements to the Black Forest Reserve Filing No. 1 subdivision for $100,835, plus accrued interest. All improvements have been completed and inspected.El Paso County fairgroundsThe board approved a construction contract and purchase order to Morton Electric Inc. for electrical services and RV pedestals for the 4-H campground at the EPC fairgrounds for $70,840.Blue Gill industrialThe BOCC unanimously denied a request by R & D Enterprises LLC to rezone 7.98 acres from residential rural, general aviation overlay district to heavy industrial, general aviation overlay district. The property is located west of Meadow Lake Airport and southeast of the Highway 24 and Judge Orr roads intersection and is within the Falcon/Peyton Small Area Plan. The applicant proposed to use the property for heavy equipment rental, sales and storage.
