![]() ![]() Trails will be available for use by residents and neighbors alike. ![]() The goal is to have the trails connect with external trail systems that will be constructed in the future. The proposed trails plan within the open space area has been reviewed by the Black Forest Trails Association. The proposed development sets aside approximately 145 acres for common open space. State of the art internet connections will be available within Winsome, enhancing the potential for surrounding neighbors to connect as well.Ĭommunications with cellular phone service providers is also underway to enhance the existing relatively poor coverage in the area. Black Hills is to providing natural gas services to the development. The project is also located in the Black Hills Energy service area. Winsome is in the Mountain View Electric service area, and they are providing electric utility services for the project in line with existing approved tariffs and agreement. The developer has also provided Regional Park Fees to El Paso County to enhance existing parks or otherwise provide new regional parks in the county. The developer has paid school fees to District 49 as a condition of development to help assure that adequate land for schools is available, and they will be participating in the “Falcon Community Builders for Classrooms” non-profit organization. There is a plan to bring a ballot measure to the voters in the next couple of years to build a Middle School to provide relief at this level. There is sufficient space available at the elementary level to accommodate students generated from this development both the Middle and High School are over capacity by 30% and 3% respectively. The schools servicing this area are Bennett Ranch Elementary, Falcon Middle School and Falcon High School. Public education is provided by Falcon School District 49. The improvements will enhance fire protection for the surrounding area. The development proposal includes the addition of a water cistern to provide access to water in the event of a fire emergency and payment of fees to the District to help cover the costs of existing and new equipment. As a part of the approval process, the developer has coordinated with the following entities:įire protection will be provided by the Falcon Fire District. ![]()
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