El Dorado Preserve Lot 7 Setting:
This unique lot has varying features including spectacular 360-degree views, rock outcroppings, heavy timber and very
limited equestrian areas. It has flat, sloping and mountainous topography and a flexible panoramic building location with
expansive views of downtown, Pikes Peak and the Front Range . It is bordered on the south by the Saylor Homestead and
Baughman main ranch.
Development Envelope Guidelines:
Due to its prominent hilltop location, the development envelope and buildings should be situated to minimize any visual and
audio impacts to Lot 6, Lot 8 and especially to the Saylor homestead to the southeast. The development envelope should
be located on the hilltop on the south edge of the lot to accomplish these goals. A 50-foot development envelope set back
from the south property line has been established. Due to the probable southerly building site location to maximize views,
special care will be needed to orient the improvements in relation to the Saylor homestead, the common Lot 8 driveway and
southern nature trail. Special care siting the driveway entry should be used to be compatible with the private driveways for
Lot 5 and Lot 6 that will utilize a common cul-de-sac. Planned nature trails along the southern property line and the lower
portion of the lot should be considered in the site design. Thinning of vegetation to enhance downtown views is allowed but
not if it would diminish the above goals. Planting of additional vegetation to screen the Saylor homestead may be required.
