Board acknowledges Willow Springs Ranch West annexation impact report; Monument hearing moved to June 1

The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners acknowledged an annexation impact report for Willow Springs Ranch West on April 9, 2026, a procedural action the county takes under state statute when a municipality submits an annexation impact report.

Planning staff said the property is approximately 39.6 acres, currently zoned RR-5, and that Monument’s annexation proposal would rezone it in the town for approximately 38 single-family lots at roughly 15,000 square feet each. Staff said water and wastewater services are proposed to be provided by the town of Monument and that Monument Police and Monument Fire would provide public safety services. Utility provision may be by Black Hills Energy or Mountain View Electric, staff said.

Staff told the board that Monument moved its planning timeline: the town postponed its public hearing to June 1 (from the May 4 date listed in the staff report). County staff emphasized that, under Colorado Revised Statutes and the county land development code, the county’s role at this stage is to acknowledge receipt of the annexation impact report (required for properties greater than 10 acres) and to provide comments as an outside agency; the county does not approve or deny annexations.

Planning staff noted a potential outcome of annexation could be a small enclave parcel, and confirmed the affected property owner has told staff they are not interested in annexation at this time. Planning Director Megan Harrington said the owner has been involved in prior communications with the town and is aware of surrounding development.

The acknowledgment places the report in the county record; any road, drainage or bridge impacts identified by staff would be reviewed during the town’s annexation and related subdivision processes or during the county’s role as an outside agency if the property is annexed.