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Board approves Wilshire Metro Districts near Mark Sheffel; adjoining owner withdraws opposition but flags drainage and access
Summary
El Paso County approved service plans for Wilshire Metropolitan Districts 1 and 2 covering about 50.78 acres zoned PUD; opposing landowners withdrew their objection but asked the county to ensure future public access via Colorado Tech Drive and said they may seek a separate district or future amendment to address their infrastructure needs.
The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners on Sept. 25 approved a special district service plan for Wilshire Metropolitan Districts Numbers 1 and 2, authorizing up to $20,000,000 in debt and a combined mill levy cap of 65 mills (50 mills for debt, 10 mills for operations and maintenance, and 5 mills for special purpose).
Carrie Parsons, Principal Planner, Planning and Community Development, told the board the application covers approximately 50.78 acres zoned planned unit development (PUD). The preliminary plan approved for part of the site anticipates 44 single‑family lots in the area proposed for District 1; District 2 is planned for commercial development of about 55,000 square…
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