Paint Brush HillsThe El Paso County Board of County Commissioners approved the second partial release of a letter of credit for construction improvements to the Scenic View at Paint Brush Hills subdivision for $68,777.60. All improvements have been completed and inspected. An additional $25,160 will be retained by the county for the remainder of a two-year warranty period and released upon successful completion of the project.First Baptist Church of Black ForestThe BOCC approved the partial release of funds for grading and erosion control at the First Baptist Church of Black Forest for $32,547.44, plus accrued interest. All improvements have been completed and inspected.Albrecht EstatesThe EPC Planning Commission unanimously approved a request by Cynthia Jensen on behalf of herself and Brad Jensen, Tim and Amber Albertson, Lisa Clark, David Strine, Michael and Shannon Hoops, Jarrad Farlin, Clyde Trees and Mitch Albrecht to rezone seven parcels located north of Judge Orr Road and east of McClelland Road. The parcels, totaling 308.78 acres, are currently zoned planned unit development but the property owners are requesting a change to an agricultural zoning district. The property is located within the Falcon/Peyton Small Area Plan.In 2004, the BOCC approved the Albrecht Estates PUD, which allowed for up to 67 residential lots with a minimum lot size of 2.5 acres, zoned residential rural. Following the approval of the PUD, the total acreage was divided outside the subdivision process and sold to individual owners. The owners have not followed the PUD or preliminary and final plat, and do not plan to finalize the subdivision into the 2.5-acre lots.Black Forest Regional ParkThe commissioners approved an update to the Black Forest Regional Park Master Plan, which provides a sustainable approach to trail development within the park, while re-establishing safe public access to the park and serving the recreational needs of the community. The update will complement ongoing forestry and soil stabilization efforts in the park.Falcon Liquor OutletThe commissioners approved an application from KCKM LLC, doing business as Falcon Liquor Outlet LLC, for a change of corporate structure of its retail liquor license located at 7189 North Meridian Road. The applicant has met all statutory and policy filing requirements.Descarís Roadside Bar & GrillThe BOCC unanimously approved an application by Descarís Roadside Bar & Grill to waive the time requirement for filing a renewal application to renew its hotel and restaurant liquor license for 6750 Shoup Road. All applicable documents and fees have been filed.Fletes Contractorís equipment yardThe planning committee unanimously approved a request by Cesar and Elia Fletes for a variance of use to legalize an existing contractorís equipment yard associated with a business in a residential rural zoning district. The 35-acre property is located on the north side of Falcon Highway, about 1.13 miles east of the intersection of Falcon Highway and Highway 24.Apex RanchThe BOCC approved an amendment to the construction contract between the EPC Department of Public Works and Martin Marietta Materials Inc. for reclamation and paving improvements to Apex Ranch for no more than $300,000. Martin Marietta was awarded the contract in 2015 for hot mix asphalt paving, the funding was provided by the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority.The roads in Apex Ranch have failed and require full depth reclamation, sub-grade prep and paving to be fully restored. Money for the improvements will come from the countyís road and bridge fund.
