# Planning Commission Hearing 10-15-2026

The El Paso County Planning Commission hearing on October 15, 2026, considered land-use applications and a metropolitan district service plan; no contracts, vendor selections, or purchasing decisions were identified. The Commission recommended approval of the Siesta Grove rezoning (P2610) and a Land Development Code amendment on enforcement procedures (LDC264), both by 8–0 votes. For the Markets at Bent Grass, commissioners received presentations on a 53.91-acre preliminary plan for 14 commercial lots and a 17.17-acre rezoning, including road, signal, drainage, and water-quality improvements. The accompanying Bent Grass Commercial Metropolitan District service plan (ID261) was recommended for approval 7–0. The plan estimates roughly $20 million in improvements and requests authority for up to $33 million in debt; presenters described an anticipated bond issuance of about $30 million, with approximately $25 million available for improvements. The new district would have a 60-mill maximum levy and use a proposed 2% public improvement fee on retail sales and services; the commercial property would also remain responsible for its share of existing district debt, reported at about $12.9 million.

The Commission also considered Mayberry Phase 2 (PUDSP251), a residential development proposal that includes duplex homes, trails, parks, and infrastructure. Discussion focused on setbacks, drainage, and the Ellicott Fire District’s lack of response and the resulting uncertainty about fire-service coordination. The motion was to recommend approval with conditions, notations, a waiver, and a water-sufficiency finding, but the transcript cuts off during the roll call, so the final vote is not available. The meeting involved development and infrastructure planning and financing, rather than procurement activity.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Sources
- [Planning Commission Hearing 10-15-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOf_tQmVPtQ) - ElPasoCountyCO