HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.0 ApplicationGlenwood Caverns Adventure Park 51000 Tow Rivers Plaza Road Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Amendment to Special Use Permit -Major Impact Review
GARFIELD COUNTY Building & Planning Department 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 Telephone: 970.945.8212 Facsimile: 970.384.3470 www.garfield-county.com MAJOR
IMPACT REVIEW MAJOR IMPACT REVIEW [AMENDMENT] 01'llY , L wiNING SUP AMENDMENT [ISSUBd undBr thB Zoning RBsolution of 1978, as AmBndBd] GENERAL INFORMATION ~ Name of Property Owner: POW,
Inc, Glenwood Tramway, LLC ~ Mailing Address: 51000 Two Rivers Plaza Telephone: (970) 945-4228 x113 ~ City: Glenwood Springs State: CO Zip Code: 81601 Cell: (970) 618-7127 ~ E-mail address:Steve@glen
woodcaverns,com FAX: (970) 945-2051 ~ Name of Owner's Representative, if any, (Attorney, Planner, Consultant, etc): Ron Liston ~ Mailing Address: 918 Cooper Avenue Telephone: (970) 945-2246
~ City: Glenwood Springs State: CO Zip Code: 81601 Cell: (970) 379-7638 ~ E-mail address:ron@landdesignpartnership.com FAX: 945-4066 ~ Requested Use from Table 3-501 or 3-502: Indoor
Recreation & Outdoor Recreation ~ Street Address /General Location of Property: 51000 Two Rivers Plaza Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 ~ Legal Description: NW/4 SW/4 Section 3 T6S R89W and
Lot 10 Section 4 T6S R89W ~ Assessor's Parcel Number: 2185-033-00-034 ~ Existing Use: Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park ~ Property Size (in acres) 81.8 Acres Zone District: Rural Last
Revised 10/6/09
GARFIELD COUNTY BUILDING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT PAYMENT AGREEMENT FORM (Shall be submitted with application) GARFI E LD COU NTY (he rei nafter CO U NTY) and-,,'-h1> _O_w-.J1c..::"t-.--.-"'-_''_-,
_____ _ _ Property Owner (hereinafter OWNER) agree as follows : 1. OWNER has submitted to COUNTY an application for VVl A-'SI>tz.-1Z-MfA-e,.r ~&:1P'i vl ___________________ (hereinafter,
THE PROJECT). 2. OWNER understands and agrees that Garfield County Resolution No. 98-09, as amended, establishes a fee schedule for each type of subdivision or land use review applications,
and the guidelines for the administration of the fee structure. 3. OWNER and COUNTY agree that because of the size, nature or scope of the proposed project, it is not possible at this
time to ascertain the full extent of the costs involved in processing the application . OWNER agrees to make payment of the Base Fee, established for the PROJECT, and to thereafter permit
additional costs to be billed to OWNER. OWNER agrees to make additional payments upon notification by the COUNTY when they are necessary as costs are incurred. 4. The Base Fee shall
be in addition to and exclusive of any cost for publication or cost of consulting service determined necessary by the Board of County Commissioners for the consideration of an application
or additional COUNTY staff time or expense not covered by the Base Fee. If actual recorded costs exceed the initial Base Fee, OWNER shall pay additional billings to COUNTY to reimburse
the COUNTY for the processing of the PROJECT mentioned above. OWNER acknowledges that all billing shall be paid prior to the final consideration by the COUNTY of any land use permit,
zoning amendment, or subdivision plan. PROPERTY OWNER (OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) I hereby agree to pay all fees related to this application. ?ow , ::C1>.lL-c:;-''T£"Ll3w,,1L\.-1-1
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I. GENERAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS [The following general application materials are required for all Major Impact Review Applications in Garfield County. Application materials and review
standards that are specific to an individual use (Mass Transit Facility, Extraction, Solid Waste Facility, etc,) are detailed in Sections 3-301 of Article III and Article VII of the
Unified Land Use Resolution (ULUR) of 2008.] A. Submit a completed and signed Application Form, an application fee, and a signed Agreement for Payment form. B. A narrative explaining
the purpose of the application and supporting materials that address the standards and criteria found in Articles III and VII of the Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008. C. Copy of the
deed showing ownership. Additionally, submit a letter from the property owner(s) if the owner is being represented by another party other than the owner. If the property is owned by
a corporate entity (such as an LLC, LLLP, etc.) Please submit a copy of recorded "Statement of Authority" demonstrating that the person signing the application has the authority to act
in that capacity for the entity. D. Submit a copy of the appropriate portion of a Garfield County Assessor's Map showing the subject property and all public and private landowners adjacent
to your property (which should be delineated). In addition, submit a list of all property owners, private and public, and their addresses adjacent to or within 200 ft. of the site. This
information can be obtained from the County Assessor's Office. You will also need the names (if applicable) of all mineral interest owners of the subject property, identified in the
County Clerk and Recorder's records in accordance with §24-65.5-1 01, et seq. (That information may be found in your title policy under Exceptions to Title). E. Vicinity map: An 8 Y,
x 11 vicinity map locating the parcel in the County. The vicinity map shall clearly show the boundaries of the subject property and all property within a 3-mile radius of the subject
property. The map shall be at a minimum scale of 1 "=2000' showing the general topographic and geographic relation of the proposed land use change to the surrounding area for which a
copy of U.S.G.S. quadrangle map may be used. F. A copy of the Pre-Application Conference form completed during the original Pre-Application Conference. G. Submit 3 copies of this completed
application and all the required submittal materials to the Building and Planning Department. Staff will request additional copies once the application has been deemed technically complete.
I. Major Impact Review Process The following section outlines and describes the Major Impact Review process for the variety of uses that are govemed by the Board of County Commissioners
by the Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008 (ULUR), Please refer to Articles III and VII in the regulations themselves for a higher level of detail. [The following process is required
for applications for land use changes that are subject to Major Impact Review as defined in Table 3-501 or 3-502 in Article ilL] A Outline of Process, The Major Impact Review process
shall consist of the following procedures: 1, Pre-Application Conference (4-103 (A)) 2, Application (4-103 (B)) 3, Determination of Completeness (4-103 (C)) 4, Evaluation by the Director/Staff
Review (4-103 (E)) 5, Public Hearing and Recommendation by the Planning Commission (4-1 03 (G)) 6, Public Hearing and Decision by the Board of County Commissioners (4-103 (G)) B, Submittal
Materials: The following materials shall be submitted with a Limited mpact Review application and are more fully defined in Section 4-502 of Article IV of the ULUR The Director may waive
or alter any of these requirements if they are determined to be inappropriate or unnecessary to determining if the application satisfies applicable standards, 1, Application Form and
Fees 2, Site Plan (4-502(C)(3)) 3, Erosion and Sediment Control plan (4-502(C)(4)) 4, Landscape Plan (4-502(C)(5)) 5, Land Suitability Analysis (4-502(D)) 6, Impact Analysis (4-502(E))
7, Improvements Agreement, if appropriate (4-502(1)) II. Major Impact Review Amendment Process Any proposal to change conditions of approval or a site plan approved under these Regulations
as a Major Impact Review permit shall require application to the Director for Amendment of a Major Impact Permit Approval. The Director shall review the application to determine whether
the proposed change constitutes a substantial change to the Major Impact Permit approval pursuant to Section 4-107 of Article IV, A Outline of Process, The review process for a proposed
Amendment of an Approved Major Impact Review shall consist of the following procedures, 1, Pre-Application Conference (4-103 (A)) 2, Application (4-103 (B)) 3, Determination of Completeness
(4-103 (C)) 4, Evaluation by the Director/Staff Review (4-103 (E))
5. Decision by Director (4-104(B)(5)) 6. Public Hearing and Decision by the Board of County Commissioners (4-103 (G)) B. Submittal Materials: The following materials shall be submitted
with a Major Impact Review Amendment application and are more fully defined in Section 4-502 of Article IV of the ULUR. The Director may waive or alter any of these requirements if they
are determined to be inappropriate or unnecessary to determining if the application satisfies applicable standards. 1. Application Form 2. Supporting documents necessary to evaluate
the proposed revision(s) 3. Written Statement of proposed amendment(s) which includes how the requested amendment does not result in a substantial change defined here: Substantial Change.
A change to and existing approved land use resulting in one or more of the following: 1. A change in land use category. 2. A change in site design which increases a. The number of dwelling
units. b. The maximum square footage of structures less than 10,000 sq. ft. over 100% and structures over 10,000 sq. ft. by 1 O%,if a maximum has been specified in a permit or approval.
c. Projected traffic such that a highway access permit or an amendment to a highway access permit is required as a result of the change. d. The size of the land which is the subject
of the permit or approval 3. A change in land use which creates or increases the incompatibility of the use. I have read the statements above and have provided the required attached
information which is correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
) GARFIELD COUNTY Building & Planning Department 106 6U! Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 61601 Telephone: 970.945.6212 Facsimile: 970.364.3470 www.garfield-county.com NPAR-kH
I-}O}C) PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY TAX PARCEL NUMBER :2185-044-00-005 DATE: October 21, 2011 APPLICANT'S PLANNER: Ron Liston PROJECT: Glenwood Caverns OWNER: Glenwood Cavern,
Inc. REPRESENTATIVE: Steve Beckley PRACTICAL LOCATION: North of the City of Glenwood Springs east of Traver Trail ) TYPE OF APPLICATION: MIR -Amendment to SUP for .1. GENERAL PROJECT
DESCRIPTION 48.517 acre site with existing pennits for Commercial/Recreation/Park facility. Access to the site is via a gondola that originates in the City of GWS Applicant is considering
a five-year plan with recreation consultants who have recommended a greater mix of activities to suit all ages groups. This greater mix will not increase capacity of the site but rather
disperse activities throughout the site. The consultants' recommendation will result in amendment to the current approvals to allow for the inclusion of improvements such as a carousel,
an additional coaster, and other rides as yet unknown. The original approval granted by the BOCC for this facility included a very specific list of uses permitted on the site and specificity
has limited the applicant's ability to maintain the character of the project while permitting the addition of new technology rides and other improvements that may not have been considered
at the time of original approval. The allowance for flexibility could be administered by the Director of Building and Planning whereby a determination would be made regarding whether
proposed attractions meet the intent of approvals granted for this facility. Current approvals are memorialized in Resolutions 2002-47, 2002-116, 2004-56 and 2007-67 and an Administrative
Permit amendment (2010) was approved by land Use Change Permit (with conditions) recorded in Reception # 788658.
Current approvals may be determined by review of 2004-56 and LUCP completed in 2010 include a site plan locating specific attractions (this amendment permitted relocation of the zip
line and bungee jump) along with Resolution 2007-67. Activities permitted by 2007-67 include: Gift Shop Candy Shop Climbing center Foam Factory Horseback riding Climbing wall Caretaker
unit Geode cutting Indian education Ropes Course Mini-Golf course Maze Bungee Tramp Simulator Petting Zoo Mechanical Bull Canopy Tour Alpine Coaster Zip line Fossil dig Butterfly exhibit
water storage tanks nature trails Gemstone mining observatory gondola Photography 6 structure/Pavilion Train Ride 40 movie theater Giant Swing indoor play area picnic areas visitor center
Other uses specifically permitted include banqueVrestaurant, traveling museum exhibits, bus transportation, employee housing, 150,000 gallon pond (fire mitigation), limited bus shuttle,
employee housing, maintenance facility, cave tours Maximum capacity of the facility is 1,551 guests (at one time/per day?), will this increase based on this amendment? Condition 11 states
that bus transport shall be limited to those who cannot utilize the gondola, maintenance vehicles and emergency evacuations. This condition would be amended through this process to allow
for bus transport from GWS to the site. Issues that must be adequately addressed include, but are not limited to, fire protection, wastewater, and traffic. II. REGULATORY PROVISIONS
APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO ADDRESS (DEVELOPMENT CODE I COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, STATE STATUTES, ETC.) > Garfield County Unified Land Use Resolution Sections: Major Impact (Special Use) Amendment
-Substantial Change Section 4-103 Common review Procedures Section 4-107 Amendments to an Approved Land Use Change Permit Section 4-501 Submittal Requirements -see attached information
Section 4-502 Description of Submittal Requirements Article VII Standards Director has reviewed submittal requirements and waived the Landscape Plan. The Land Suitability Analysis was
requested for waiver -the Director will require that this information be included on the site plan (such as topography, natural features, etc.). The exception to the waiver is the requirement
for the archaeological/historical information which must be provided for newly disturbed areas.
The Impact Analysis requires that the impact of the amendment (new areas to be disturbed) be analyzed. Article VII, Standards, Divisions 1, 2 and 3 must be addressed to the extent necessary·
to demonstrate compliance with minimum standards. III. REVIEW PROCESS 1. Pre-application Conference 2. Determination of submittal waivers 3. Submittal of amendment information and provision
of plans/reports from original approval, if necessary 4. Technical Completeness review 5. Once determined to be complete several things happen concurrently a. Hearing Date is set and
Public Notice completed b. Copies are requested c. Referral requests are sent 6. Referral responses are received, Planner provides comments to applicant 7. Planner writes a staff report
for Planning Commission 8. Planning Commission Hearing -recommendation to BOCC 9. BOCC hearing is scheduled and public notice is completed 10. Planner revised report to include PC recommendation
11. BOCC Hearing and decision 12. Planner writes a resolution to memorialize BOCC action and attaches any necessary documentatibn as exhibits 13. Issuance of land Use Change Permit (upon
satisfaction of any conditions) and use can commence Public Hearing(s): Referral Agencies: Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners City of Glenwood Springs, COOT, DOW,
GWS Fire, Engineering, Attorney, Sheriff, Vegetation Management, BlM IV. APPLICATION REVIEW FEES Planning Review Fees: $400.00 Referral Agency Fees: $Hourly rate for engineer Total Deposit:
$400.00 (additional hours are billed at hourly rate) General Application Processing Planner reviews case for completeness and sends to referral agencies for comments. Case planner contacts
applicant and sets up a site visit. Staff reviews application to determine if it meets standards of review. Case planner makes a recommendation of approval, approval with conditions,
or denial to the appropriate hearing body. Disclaimer
The foregoing summary is advisory in nature only and is not binding on the County. The summary is based on current· zoning, which is subject to change in the future, and upon factual
representations that mayor may not be accurate. This summary does not create a legal or vested right. . Date
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limited liability partnership, registered limited liability limited partnership, limited partnership association, government agency, trust or other), an entity other than an individual,
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to bind the Entity are as follows: ____ -L~~()~~~£~---------------------------------(if no limitations, insert "None") Other matters concerning the manner in which the Entity deals with
any interest in real property are: (if no other matter, leave this section blank) EXECUTED this ?,B day of -""'---4--«"\----------' 2011). Signature: Name (typed or printed: :s;:;; Title
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December 15,20 II Garfield County Iluilding and Planning 109 8'" Street Glenwood Springs, CO 8 160 I To whom it may concern: I, Steve Beckley, president of POW, Inc. aUfhorize Ron Liston
and Glenwood Tramway, LLC to pursue an amendment to the special use permit for the following propcl1y: Parcel Number: 2 18503300034 Property Description: Section: 3 Township: 6 Range:
89 SEC. 3 NIVSIV & SEC. 4 LOT 10, ALSO A TR OF LAND CON 2.93 AC AS DESC IN BLA ilK 1355 PO 822 Thank YOli for your cooperation. Sincerely 5 1000 TWO RIVERS PLAZA IWAD GI.ENWOODSPRINGS
COLORADO 81601 I TEL 970 945-4CAV (4228) I 800 530 1635 I FAX 970945 2051 GLENIVOOf)CAVERNS.COM
) Adjacent Landowners Parcel Number Pro(!crtv Owner Mailing Addrcss 2185-053-00-035 City of Glenwood Springs 101 West 8ill Street Glenwood Springs 2185-033-00-035 Joseph and Celina Claudon
P.O. Box 1391 Boqueron, PR 00622-1391 2185-041-00-963 Bureau of Land Management 2300 River Frontage Road Silt, CO 81652 2185-044-00-007 Lyle and Kathy Moss 2021 Alta Ave Louisville,
KY 40205 2185-044-006 Pitkin Iron Corporation PO Box 1298 GWS, CO 81602-1298 Mineral Lease CalX Minerals LLC 2040 W. Hamilton PI Sheridan, CO 80110 )