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El Paso County planning panel hears neighbors’ concerns over Red Rock Acres subdivision
Summary
The El Paso County Planning Commission heard staff and applicant presentations March 19 on a proposal to subdivide 54.5 acres into five single-family lots (Red Rock Acres). Neighbors raised concerns about floodplain impacts, protected wildlife habitat and driveway safety; the commission did not take a final vote.
The El Paso County Planning Commission on March 19 heard detailed presentations and neighborhood criticism of the Red Rock Acres subdivision proposal, a plan to divide 54.5 acres into five single-family lots and two tracts in RR2.5 and RR0.5 zoning.
Lisa Elgin, project manager for Planning and Community Development, told commissioners that staff mailed notices to 61 neighboring properties and that County Attorney and Public Health had recommended findings that water quality, quantity and dependability were sufficient. Elgin said Monument Creek and an associated floodplain extend onto Lots 2–4 and that the proposal would rely on individual wells. "The request is for subdivision approval of a 54.5 acre 2 parcels totaling 54.5 acres, which will create 5 single family lots and 2 tracts," Elgin said during her presentation.
Brett Dilts of El Paso County…
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