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Home My WebLink About3.0 Correspondence04/09/2001 09:01 9702851110 April 9, 2001 FARO: AND REC DIST TO: Garfield County Commissioners RE: Special Use Permit for Accessory Dwelling Unit for Botkin Property, 2943 .Morrisania Road (County Road 301) Parachute, CO FOR: Hearing on April 9th, 2001 at 1:15 p.m. PAGE 02 Dear John, Walt and Larry: I am in opposition to the proposed accessory dwelling unit for the Botkin. Property, 2943 Morrisania Road. Please stay consistent with decisions that have been made recently voting down the Walt Smith/Nagle and Wayne Rothgerry requests to divide a small acreage into two, three and five acre plots. There was much opposition from the Morrisania Community pertaining to the Smith/Nagel and Rothgerry requests. Please find an attachment with signatures. Both of these requests were on Morrisania properties. There are currently 6 homes (plus outbuildings) including Botkin's, within a ten acre radius. The six homes are: Hayward rental house; Ron & Bonnie Palmer; Don and Linda Moore; Don and Donna Moore; Mr. & Mrs. Birchfield (located adjacent to Morrisania property) and the Botkin's. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, anQvtamdt-) Mary Anderson Concerned Citizen ma attachment 04/05/01 14:15 FAX 9706250803 JOHN 1? SAVAGE PC THE RIFLE HOUSE 201 RAILROAD P.O. BOX 1926 RIFLE, COLORADO 81650 Date: 4/05/2001 JOHN W. SAVAGE, P.C. ATTORNEY AT LAW RECEIVED APR 0 6 2001 FAX TRANSMITTAL FORM Ijo1 PHONE: (970) 625-1470 FAX: (970) 62S-0803 e-mail: SavageJWc n,epeenr Pot. net To: Ms. Kit Lyons, Senior Planner FAX NO: 945-7785 Gartield County Planning Department To: FAX NO: To: FAX NO: To: FAX NO: To: FAX NO: No. of pages (including trans. page): 6 ATTACHMENTS: Copy of 4/5/2001 letter, with attachments, from Christopher Manera, F.E. concerning the Botkin Special Use Permit Application. NOTES: Original by mail: No xc by mail to: Mr. and Mrs. Guy Botkin and Ms. Juanita Satterfield w/enclosure drfai THIS IS A CONFIDENTIAL ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION. IF RECEIVED BY YOU IN ERROR, PLEASE RETURN TO US BY U.S. MAIL AND CALL US COLLECT. YOUR COSTS WILL BE REIMBURSED UPON REQUEST. 04/05/01 14:15 FAX 9706250803 JOHN {Y SAVAGE PC L102 COLORADO RIVER ENGINEERING, INC. P.O. Box 1301 Rifle, CO 81850 Tel 970-8254933 Fax 970-525-4584 April 5, 2001 Mr. John W. Savage, P.C. Attomey at Law PO Box 1926 Rifle, CO. 81650 RE: Botkin Residence, Morrisania Mesa — Water Supply Dear John: C� :71-77-71 � rl�ll HI'll JJ ,J 'J'III 5 20011J j II APR Id On December 12, 2000, Colorado River Engineering, Inc. performed a pump test on the Botkin well to assess its ability to serve two residential units for in-house uses. The results of the pump test indicate that this well has sufficient capacity to service the two dwelling units. We have prepared a brief summary of the existing well, water demands, and well pump test data. Stoneman Drilling constructed the well in June of 1986. The well was drilled to a depth of 125 feet. A % horsepower Gould 230 volt pimp was installed. Attached is the well construction report. Geologic data was not provided on the completion report. Our observations indicate that Morrisania Mesa is comprised of colluvium and alluvial deposits overlying Wasatch bedrock. This formation yields groundwater supplies sufficient to meet domestic water demands. The well has historically provided the "in-house" domestic supply for one residence with no reported shortages. The well is proposed to service two residences for in-house uses. We have estimated that each residence will have an average demand of 350 gallons per day. The well will be required to yield a minimum of 0.48 gallons per minute (gpm) to provide adequate service for both residences. The initial static water level was measured to be 90'-6". The well has an available drawdown depth of about 34.5 -feet (125' — 90.5'). The well was pump tested at a rate of 10 gallons per minute using the existing pump. After 24 minutes of pumping the water level in the well stabilized at 5.5 -feet of drawdown. The water level in the well returned to the original static water level after pumping was terminated. The attached Table 1 summarizes the drawdown data. The well yield is greater than 10 gpm and is sufficient to supply the two residences. The second home to be served is not part of subdivision split and we believe will not require a well sharing agreement. Water samples from the well were collected and are being tested by an independent laboratory for bacteria, nitrate & nitrites, and total dissolved solids. We will forward the test results, as they become available. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call 970-625-4933. 1 04/06/01 14:16 FAX 9706260803 JOHN W SAVAGE PC CMom Foci: Pumptostduc i Sincerely, Christopher Manera, P.E. 2 �J 03 04/05/01 14:15 FAX 9706250803 JOHN W SAVAGE PC 04/05/01 10:59 PAX 9708250803 JOHN W SAVAGE PC • STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF GARFIELD 04 Il03 AFFIDAVIT )ss. James Stoneman, being first duly sworn upon his oath deposes and says: 1. I am a licensed Colorado water well driller, and was licensed on November, 1985. 2. Pursuant to Permit No. 141925, I drilled a water well on property thea owned by Charles T. and Barbara J. Jackson, in the NErVeTW%. of Section 10, Township 7 South, Range 95 West, of the 6'h PM., also described as Tract 41, Morrisania Ranch, 3. This well was drilled and completed as shown on the attached billing statement, on June, 1986. - 4. I do not know why the drilling record was not returned to the State of Colorado as it should have been, so that the permit could be made Permanent. • 5. The attached statement datedJune 30, 1986 is a hue and correct copy of the stat which I submitted to the owner of the property for the construction of this water well. ames Stoneman The foregoing was subscribed end sworn to before me this i(t day of December, 1999, by Janus Stoneman. WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL ,- Fires: c7/0/0.2 C942 Notary Public 04/05/01 14:15 FAX 9706250803 If $/01 10:59 FAIL 9796250803 JOHN VY SAVAGE PC -•:Ytt- r•. (V,. -fry :c1 Xrz% ,.•--K IAw .i_.J�1...d1if��'Ei��.N.r,9.i.Cify-Li_:Sti 105 W^• Tac 1=_ tar T - --..`.a+.a—Oi i— J• iiJ Sr 1tirr --. Cita et►TH ClEarinEnnil Ldf1 • :., '... •. CAling lt[I'! .'.: + . pa ■tib ' I ;Evi Qi�•�•• • .' .• :rs - • .. . . '... _ !• • ABM' 1, E T .-. 1. �] .. 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MI — 7 t .. . t , 04/05/01 14:15 FAX 9706250803 JOHN W SAVAGE PC Table 1 Botkin Web Pump Test 12104/2000 II06 Date Time Water Level Total Drawdown Total Time Flow Note (feet) (in) (ft) (hrs:min:sec) (gpm) 04 -Dec -00 4:05 PM 90 6 0.00 0:00:00 10 Pump on 04 -Dec -00 4:30 PM 96 0 5.50 0:24:00 10 04 -Dec -00 5:00 PM 96 0 5.50 0:54:00 10 04 -Dec -00 5:30 PM 96 0 5.50 124:00 10 04 -Dec -00 6:00 PM 95 4 413 ' 1:54:00 10 End of test 05 -Dec -00 3:30 PM 90 6 0.00 23:24:00 44/01 12:49 PM Colorado River Engineering, Inc. pumpteabds J4/1616,2001 16:57 0254533 COLORADO NviiiRIVER 'e ENGINEERING, INC. OLLORDO RI'i. ENG. PAGE 01102 P.O. Box 1301 Piffle, CO 81650 re( 370-625-4333 Fax B70-6254584 Mr. John W. Savage, P.C. Attorney at Law PO Box 1926 Rifle, CO. 81650 Dear John: April 6, 2001 Via Fax 625-0803 RE: Botkin Residence, Morrisania Mesa — Water Suppty Enclosed are water quality test results performed by Grand Junction laboratories %r bacteria, nitrate & nitrites, and total dissolved solids from a water sample taken at the Botkirx residence. All of the parameters tested were below limits established by the Colorado Department of Public Health and environment for community water systems. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call 970-625-4933. Simerely, Chtisto her MM� onera, P.E. cM:om em: 101.401aLdm au/uti;'<(;. 17:57 625493.3 C.RLCRDC RIV, ENG. PAGE 02/92 JOHN C. K.EPRART R CO. GRAND J1INCT?DN r AYDRATREE eNlow41 9703 242.7614 $ FAX: (1170) 247.7x3s ♦ GRANO JUNRION. COL*.,Ava MOW ANALYTICAL REPORT — 435 Oloant AmtUr • Revelled tem Colorado River Engineering Chris Manera PO BOX 1301 CO Si654 (970) 425.4564 FAX; (970)625. 4933 phone Ri41e, CwxmwNa 6257 telxwalue water �- ._Sample Dae Reaiv.d 4/5dol Dale Reported 4/6/01 Lab number 6257 Sample ID Botkin Wedi Limits for Drinking 4/5/61 its 504t4 Colo. Dept. Wealth Suggested Nitrate(N) ].04 mg/1 !0 mgr.( Nitrite(N) 0.00 mg/1 .1 mg/.2 Dissolved Solids 491 mg/1 5015 mg/1 Total Coli4Form Bacteria 0 col oni es/100ml must be lard Lab Dir.: Sri an S. Bauer COLORADO RIVER ENGINEERING, INC. RECEIVED APR 0 3 2001 P.O. Box 1301 Rifle, CO 81650 Tel 970-625-4933 Fax 970-625-4564 March 29, 2001 Mr. John W. Savage, P.C. Attorney at Law PO Box 1926 Rifle, CO. 81650 RE: Botkin Residence, Morrisania Mesa — Water Supply Dear John: On December 12, 2000, Colorado River Engineering, Inc. performed a pump test on the Botkin well to assess its ability to serve two residential units for in-house uses. The well was tested at a rate of 10 gallons per minute using the existing pump servicing the single Botkin residence. After two hours of pumping the water level in the well stabilized at 4.83 -feet of drawdown below the initial static water level. The water level in the well returned to the original static water level after pumping had ceased. The results of the pump test indicate that this well has sufficient capacity to service the two dwelling units. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call 970-625-4933. CM:cm savage7.doc Sincerely, Christopher Manera, P.E. 1 04/09/2001 09:01 9702851110 PARK AND REC DIST PAGE 03 Morrisania Mesa Residents P.O. Box 201 Parachute, Colorado 81635 Mr. John Martin, Chairman Garfield County Commissioners 109 Eighth Street, Suite 300 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Dear Mr. Barbee; March 24, 1999 Re: Rothgery Property Subdivision and Nagle -Smith Property Subdivision Please be advised that the homeowners and/or Landowners of Morrisania Mesa recently became aware that certain property owners were intending to subdivide the properties that they presently own into smaller tracts of two to three acres. The attached letter addressed to you is intended to describe the opinions of the remainder of the landowners. We want you to be aware that the vast majority of the landowners do not want existing properties further subdivided. We are asking you to review this letter very seriously. We are strongly requesting the Garfield County Planning and Zoning Commission to refuse to grant the requested subdivisions. Please note the signatures of residents and landowners on the attached signature pages. These signatures represent over 80 percent of the deeded properties on the Monisania Mesa subdivision. Thank you kindly for your consideration, p Pam Turell Morrisania Mesa JOHN W. SAVAGE, P.C. Attorney at Law February 20, 2001 201 Railroad Ave. P.O. Box 1926 Rifle, CO 81650-1926 970-625-1470; fax: 625-0803 email: SavageJW@rof.net Ms. Kit Lyons Senior Planner, Garfield County Planning Dept. 109 8th St., Ste 303 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 RECEIVED ,D FEB 2 20117 Re: Botkin Application for Special Use Permit: Accessory Dwelling Unit Dear Kit: Enclosed is a copy of the Referee's Ruling on the Botkin's water rights filing to allow for a water well for the accessory dwelling unit requested by the Botkins. The State Water Engineer approved the Ruling before submission to the Referee and there were no contests filed, so I expect the Ruling to be approved by the Water Court the end of February. We would like to get this matter placed on the Commissioner's Agenda as soon as possible. Please advise if any additional information is required. xc. Mr. & Ms. Botkin w/encl. Juanita Satterfield w/encl. 04/09/2001 09:01 9702851110 PARK AND REC DIST PAGE 04 Morrisania Mesa Residents P.O. Box 201 Parachute, Colorado 81635 February 19, 1999 Mr. John Barbee Staff Planner Garfield County Planning Department 109 Eighth Street, Suite 308 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Re: Rothgery Property Subdivision and Nagle -Smith Property Subdivision Dear Mr. Barbee; We are extremely concerned about the Rothgery and Nagle -Smith subdivision applications before you. We are opposed to the three part subdivision of Tracts 22 and 23 on the Morrisania Ranch. The Monisania Ranch comprises over 800 acres of good quality rural residential and agricultural land, irrigated with 880 shares of water from Battlement Creek. The Morrisania Ranch was platted in 1910 (Document No. 39511 Office of the Clerk and Recorder). Seventy-six "Tracts" were platted to facilitate a community of small farms and orchards. Many of Morrisania's families continue to maintain and sell produce from orchards, berry patches and vegetable gardens established 50 to 80 years ago. Until recently, Tract 23 was an apricot orchard and Tract 22 is mainly an alfalfa and fruit orchard with one dwelling. Elsewhere on our Mesa fields produce hay and pasture for livestock. Several beehives thrive on alfalfa and fruit trees; producing honey for sale. Monisania Mesa's open spaces and the large gullies that rim the Mesa provide good wildlife habitat. Undoubtedly Morrisania Mesa is a great place to call "home." Over the years the population of the Mesa has increased to 54 households, mostly within the framework of the original Morrisania Ranch plat. This original division established the character and community of Morrisania which continues to today. It is precisely this character and community that are important to us. The 1984 Garfield County Comprehensive Plan recognized Monisania Ranch as a subdivision. Almost 30 percent of the original tracts are not yet residentially developed, If Rothgery and Nagle -Smith are allowed to subdivide Tracts 22 and 23, it will set a precedent that could lead to a 300 percent increase in the number of dwelling units on Monisania Mesa. Assuming every tract would have the right to divide into two to three acre tracts, we are certain that the small farm character and quality of life supported by the original subdivision simply could not be upheld at the proposed level. The 1994 Comprehensive Plan directed the Garfield County Planning Commission to encourage build -out of existing subdivisions prior to approving any new divisions. We are seriously concerned that development at this level would impact irrigation delivery systems. The United States Department of Agriculture classifies Morrisania Mesa as irrigated 04/09/2001 09:01 9702851110 PARK AND REC DIST PAGE 05 farmlands with inadequate water. The Morrisania Water Supply Company struggles to meet present irrigation water demands. Further division of the tracts will stifle Morrisania Mesa's agricultural productivity. We are concerned that the residential development at two or three acre densities will create drinking water quality and septic problems. The description in the Rifle Area Soil Survey of the soil type found in Tracts 22 and 23 states, "...community development and recreation are limited by low strength, shrink/swell potential and siope...community sewage systems will be needed if the population density increases." At what point and on which tract subdivision application will the Garfield County Planning Department decide that Morrisania Ranch needs a full-blown community sewage system? At what point will the number of water wells affect our general supply? At what density will one resident's septic affect another resident's drinking water? All of the tracts are not yet residentially developed. Still the original plat divisions have served the community well for over 90 years. While we have continued to maintain excellent water quality and quantity, we also believe further division of the original tracts will threaten the same. The road network that serves the original Morrisania Ranch plat is not perfect; it is barely sufficient. However, increased residential development increases traffic, which raises our concerns for road maintenance and community safety. Arguably the proposed three-part division of Tracts 22 and 23 will increase traffic negligibly, but the precedent it creates could allow for development densities that would create serious traffic and safety issues. At what point on which tract subdivision will the Garfield County Planning Department decide the density is too much? Increased growth is inevitable. Planning growth is our opportunity and our responsibility; which was most recently determined with the Smart Growth Incentive. The original Monisania Mesa plat is a plan for growth. Further division of the original tracts should only be considered after build -out of the original Morrisania Ranch subdivision tracts. The applications before you are unwarranted and unfounded especially as it relates to the goals and policies of the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan 1994. Further division of the tracts of the Mottisania Ranch could negatively affect the health and safety of Morrisania Mesa residents. It would decrease the agricultural and open space value of the land. These are values that the original Morrisania plat embodied and issues of great concern for the present community. We therefore urge the Garfield County Planning Department to reject the proposed three part subdivisions of Tracts 22 and 23 of the Morrisania Ranch plat. We request the Planning Department honor the present division of the land that serves this community well. The health of the land and water are important to this community's well being and quality of life. Do not allow the three part, or maybe greater, subdivision of the tracts of Morrisania Mesa. Do not set a precedent that could negatively influence our health, safety, lifestyle and general welfare. 7 ce` i • fly /riFV Sincerely, - 7 €et //l 9.54 1 k,ernaQ' J� qr. 3id WcI, - '. Y' ! 4ci I 04/09/2001 09:01 9702851110 PARK AND REC DIST PAGE 06 ,�.r-c.- ..rem- .tt. Id - •-e i .2f4(.9-30) R 51 0 ' 'e,eae ', Ce 3o/ MC.. fa_,; /f/Iesy. 6.elle e 1 Ms.'4 an tia r, ,4 / 1757 Q .b/ Aft Aft Poo 30] A • /Su ct z of & riasil OA ale InnA.4.?mizta,)Thew or agQ,r,r!. /A-- b'i'1 e tra4 Xe/ 337 t"T /a"teemI iN.em.d''-tC &,-Y / :+-0...1 /cu• cam -c/ H/ 7- /fi. 3 }i(1 , •'` 741.4. SV,f.t K 444n . 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