Planning Commission Hearing 9-17-2026

The El Paso County Planning Commission held a meeting on September 17, 2026, where they approved the Hardy Road Properties Minor Subdivision and discussed the South Powers Extension Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study. The commission adopted the PEL Study and Access Control Plan into the county master plan by a 7 to 1 vote, with one commissioner dissenting due to concerns about the long-term H3 corridor alignment. The study outlines a long-term transportation corridor plan from Mesa Ridge Parkway to the county line, including phased development and environmental permitting steps. The plan aims to preserve the corridor for future construction, improve regional mobility, and manage access points. Commissioners and public participants raised questions about environmental impacts, property encumbrances, development processes, and funding timelines. The commission emphasized that the plan is advisory but carries significant implications for future land use and infrastructure development. No immediate construction funding is anticipated within the next 5 to 10 years, and the project will proceed through further environmental and design phases.