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PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
REQUEST:
Public Hearing - Special Use Permit
for an Agriculture -Related Business
APPLICANT:
Ralph Braden
LOCATION;
A tract of land located in a
portion of the NW 1/4 of Section
31, T7S, R87W; more practically
described as a tract of land
located approximately 3 miles east
of Carbondale, off County Road 100.
WATER:
Existing Well
SEWER:
Existing ISDS
ACCESS:
County Road 100
ZONING:
A/R/RD
I• PROJECT INFORMATION
II.
A.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL: It is proposed to operate a
retail outlet for equestrian related equipment and apparel
at an existing equestrian ranch. The ranch is now known as
Preshana Farm, but was previously known as St. Finnbarr
Farm. The equestrian shop will be temporarily located in
the existing hay barn until an addition of 300-400 square
feet of retail area can be
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facility will utilize an existing well and individual sewage
disposal system. Parking will be provided in the existing
parking area, which accesses off County Road 100.
MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS
1. ZONING: An agriculture -related business is defined as, "A
business whose sole function is the provision of services or
retail sales of products, agricultural in nature."
A person is allowed to sell agricultural products grown or
raised on the property without a land use permit. Because
the products being sold are related to the equestrian
farm/ranch activities, but not made on the farm from
products grown or raised on the property, a Special Use
Permit is required in the A/R/RD zone district.
SUGGESTED FINDINGS
1. That proper publication and public notice was provided as
required by law for the hearing before the Board of County
Commissioners.
2. That the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners
was extensive and complete, that all pertinent facts,
matters and issues were submitted and that all interested
parties were heard at the hearing.
IV.
3. For the above stated and other reasons, the proposed use is
in the best interest of the health, safety, morals,
convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens
of Garfield County.
RECOMMENDATION
APPROVAL, with the following conditions:
1. All representation of the applicant, either within the
application or stated before the Board of County
Commissioners, shall be considered conditions of approval
unless stated otherwise by the Board.
2. That the applicant shall have 120 days from the date of the
Resolution of Conditional Approval to meet all conditions
set forth in the Resolution. The Special Use Permit shall
be issued when all conditions are met and shall expire 120
days after issuance unless use has commenced.