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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.1 Application Cont.GARFIELD COUNTY Building & Planning Department 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 Telephone : 970. 945. 8212 F acsimile : 970. 384 .347 0 www. qarfield-cou nty. com 1041: AREAS & AGTIVITIES OF STATE INTETEST GENERAL INFORMATION (Please print legibly) Name of Propertv Owner: Colorado Deoartment of Transportation Mailing Address: 4201 East Arkansas Ave.Telephone: (303)757-9025 City: Denver E-mail address:FAX: (383)757-9717 Name of Owner's Representative, if any, (Attornev. Planner, Consultant, etc): Joe Elsen Mailing Address: 202 Centennial Telephone: (970)384-3330 City: Glenwood Sprinqs State: CO Zip Code: 81601 Cell: (9ZQ)379-9532 E-mail address: ioseph.elsen@dot.state.co.us FAX: (970)945-6889 ) Description of 1041 Designation Type: The addition of an lnterchanqe Complex on l-70 West of Parachute at MP 72.2. Located at the existinq US6 overpass. west of Parachute. ) Street Address / General Location of Property: MP 71.8 to 72.6 on l-70. ) General Legal Description: South one-half of SE quarter of section 14 and north one- half of section 23 - T 7 S. R. 96W: 6 Principal Meridian Assessor's Parcel Number: N A Existing Use: lnterstate and US Highway Property Size (in acres) 30 Acres Zone District:RL and ARRD Lasf Revised 11n9/10 State: CO Zip Code: 80222 Cell: ( ) t. As a minimum, specifically respond to all the following items below and attach any additional information to be submitted with this application: [The following submittal requirements shall apply to any application for Permit to conduct an activity of state interest or engage in development of an area of state interest as required by Garfield County. The Director may waive one or more of the submittal requirements when the submittal information would not be relevant to a determination as to whether the Proposed Project complies with the approval criteria. The professional qualifications for preparation and certification of certain documents required by these Regulations for Areas and Activities of State lnterest are set forth in Section 4-502, Description of Submittal Requirements of Article lV.l I{ 1. Depending on the type of 1041 Designation being requested, you may need to respond to additional review standards found in Article 14 of the Garfield County Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008, as amended /.J 2. Submit 3 copies of this completed application form 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 J l. Application Fees. lf a Permit is required under these Regulations, the application shall be accompanied by a base permit fee in the amount of five thousand dollars (55,000.00) and a written acknowledgement that the applicant will be responsible for advancing funds or reimbursing the County for the actual costs of reviewing and processing the application, including costs of copying, mailings, publications, labor, overhead and retention of consultants, experts and attorneys that the County deems necessary to advise it on the \ , application package.\t t{ \ (, A. The Permit Authority may in its sole discretion waive all or a portion of the fees if -{ + [\ the applicant demonstrates a special need or such waiver of fees is found to be in \ \ the best interests of the citizens of Garfield County. B. The County will take no action on the application package until all fees and expenses related to the application review process have been paid. 4. Application Form. The application form for a Permit to engage in a designated activity of state interest or development in an area of state interest shall be obtained from the Planning Department. A. Authorized Applicant. Completed application forms and accompanying materials shall be submitted to the Director by the owner, or any other person having a recognized fee title interest in the land for which a land use change is proposed, or by any agent acting through written authorization of the owner. L. Authorized Agent. lf the applicant is not the owner of the land, or is a contract purchaser of the land, the applicant shall submit a letter signed by the owner consenting to the submission of the application. .t)J"* /(**"1 2. Applicant is Not the Sole Owner. lf the applicant is not the sole owner of \ of, ,V the land, the applicant shall submit a letter signed by all other owners or an l| l.)^ i association representing all the owners, by which all owners consent to orr,/ U.>r,'join in the application. B. lnformation About Applicant. The application form shall contain the following information describing the applicant. 1. The names, addresses, email address, fax number, organization form, and uz/ business of the applicant, and if different, the owner of the project. 2. The names, addresses and qualifications, including those areas of expertise and experience with projects directly related or similar to that proposed in the application package, of individuals who are or will be responsible for constructing and operating the project. 3. Authorization of the application by the project owner, if different than the applicant. 4. Documentation of the applicant's financial and technical capability to develop and operate the project, including a description of the applicant's experience developing and operating similar projects. 5. lnformation Describing the Project. y' A. Project Narrative. A narrative description of the Project including the location of the proposed facility by reference to its relationship to any physical features, intersections, towns, or other locations that are generally recognized by the citizens of Garfield County. ,,/'g. ldentification of Alternatives. Descriptions of alternatives to the project that were considered by the applicant and reasons why they were rejected. Project Need. The need for the project, including existing/proposed facilities that perform the same or related function; and population projections or growth trends that form the basis of demand projections justifying the project. / D. Compatibility with Comprehensive Plan. Evidence that demonstrates that the Proposed Project is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan, municipal master plans, and other applicable state or federal plans. L./ E. Maps. Detailed map(s) showing the location of the proposed facilities together with proposed or existing transportation corridors, zoning classification and land use within 2000 feet. F. Plans and Specifications. Detailed plans and specifications of the project. ,,/ c. G. Project Schedules. Schedules for designing, permitting, constructing and operating the project, including the estimated life of the project. H. Conservation Techniques. Description of all conseruation techniques to be used in the construction and operation of the project. 6. Property Rights, Permits and Other Approvals. A. A list and copies of all other federal, state and local permits and approvals that have been or will be required for the project, together with any proposal for coordinating these approvals with the County permitting process. B. Copies of all official federal and state consultation correspondence prepared for the project; a description of all mitigation required by federal, state and local authorities; and copies of any draft or final environmental assessments or impact statement required for the project. C. Description of the water to be used by the Project and alternatives, including the source, amount, the quality of such water, the applicant's right to use the water, including adjudicated decrees, applications for decrees, proposed points of diversion, and the existing uses of water. lf an augmentation plan has been filed in court, the applicant must submit a copy of that plan. 7 . Description of Technical and Financial Feasibility of the Project. A. The estimated construction costs and period of construction for each development component. B. Revenues and operating expenses for the project. C. The amount of any proposed debt and the method and estimated cost of debt service. D. Details of any contract or agreement for revenues or services in connection with the project. E. Description of the persons or entity(ies) who will pay for or use the project and/or services produced by the development and those who will benefit from any and all revenues generated by it. F. Cost of all mitigation measures proposed for the project. 8. Socioeconomic lmpacts. A comprehensive socioeconomic impact analysis that addresses the manner in which the applicant will comply with the relevant approval standards in Division 6 of this Article. The impact analysis shall be limited to the impact area and shall include the following information: A. Land Use 1. Description of existing land uses within and adjacent to the impact area. 2. Description of impacts and net effect that the Project would have on land use patterns. B. Local Government Services 1. Description of existing capacity of and demand for local government services including but not limited to roads, schools, water and wastewater treatment, water supply, emergency services, transportation, infrastructure, and other services necessary to accommodate development within Eagle County. 2. Description of the impacts and net effect of the Project to the capability of local governments that are affected by the Project to provide services. C. Housing 1. Description of existing seasonal and permanent housing including number, condition and cost of dwelling units. 2. Description of the impact and net effect of the Project on housing during construction and operation stages ofthe Project. D. Financial Burden on County Residents L. Description of the existing tax burden and fee structure for government services including but not limited to assessed valuation, mill levy, rates for water and wastewater treatment, and costs of water supply. 2. Description of impacts and net effect of the Project on financial burdens of residents. E. Local Economy 1,. Description of the local economy including but not limited to revenues generated by the different economic sectors, and the value or productivity of different lands. 2. Description of impacts and net effect of the Project on the local economy a nd opportunities for economic diversification. F. RecreationalOpportunities 1.. Description of present and potential recreational uses, including but not limited to the number of recreational visitor days for different recreational uses and the revenue generated by types of recreational uses. 2. Map depicting the location of recreational uses such as fishery stream segments, access points to recreational resources, hiking and biking trails, and wilderness areas. 3. Description of the impacts and net effect of the Project on present and potential recreational opportunities and revenues to the local economy derived from those uses. G. Areas of Paleontological, Historic or Archaeological lmportance 1,. Map and/or description of all sites of paleontological, historic or a rchaeologica I interest. 2. Description of the impacts and net effect of the Project on sites of paleontological, historic or archaeological interest. H. Nuisance. Descriptions of noise, glare, dust, fumes, vibration, and odor levels caused by the Project. 9. Environmental lmpacts. Description of the existing natural environment and an analysis of the impacts of the Project to the naturalenvironment. These descriptions shall be limited to the impact area, and shall include an analysis of existing conditions, supported with data, and a projection of the impacts of the Project in comparison to existing conditions. The analysis shall include a description of how the applicant will comply with the applicable approval standards set forth in Division 6. A. Air Quality L. Description of the airsheds to be affected by the Project, including the seasonal pattern of air circulation and microclimates. 2. Map and/or description of the ambient air quality and state air quality standards of the airsheds to be affected by the Project, including particulate matter and aerosols, oxides, hydrocarbons, oxidants, and other chemicals, temperature effects and atmospheric interactions. 3. Descriptions of the impacts and net effect that the Project would have on air quality during both construction and operation, and under both average and worst case conditions. B. VisualQuality t. Map and/or description of ground cover and vegetation, forest canopies, waterfalls and streams or other natural features. 2. Description of viewsheds, scenic vistas, unique landscapes or land formations. 3. Map and/or description of buildings and structure design and materials to be used for the Project. 4. Descriptions of the impacts and net effect that the Project would have on visual quality. C. Surface Water Quality 1. Map and/or description of all surface waters to be affected by the Project, including: a. Description of provisions of the applicable regional water quality management plan that applies to the Project and assessment of whether the Project would comply with those provisions. b. Existing condition of streams and water bodies affected by the Project. c. Classification of streams and water bodies affected by the Project. 2. Description of water quality data monitoring sources. 3. Descriptions of the immediate and long-term impact and net effects that the Project would have on the quantity and quality of surface water under both average and worst case conditions. D. Groundwater Quality 1. Map and/or description of all groundwater, including any aquifers. At a minimum, the description should include: a. Seasonal water levels in each subdivision of the aquifer affected by the Project. b. Artesian pressure in aquifers. c. Groundwater flow directions and levels. d. Existing aquifer recharge rates and methodology used to calculate recharge to the aquifer from any recharge sources. e. For aquifers to be used as part of a water storage system, methodology and results of tests used to determine the ability of aquifer to impound groundwater and aquifer storage capacity. f. Seepage losses expected at any subsurface dam and at stream-aquifer interfaces and methodology used to calculate seepage losses in the affected streams, including description and location of measuring devices. g. Existing groundwater quality and classification. h. Location of all water wells and their uses. 2. Description of the impacts and net effect of the Project on groundwater. E. Water Quantity L. Map and/or description of existing stream flows and reservoir levels. 2. Map and/or description of existing Colorado Water Conservation Board held minimum stream flows. 3. Descriptions of the impacts and net effect that the Project would have on water quantity. 4. Statement of methods for efficient utilization of water. F. Floodplains, Wetlands and Riparian Areas 1. Map and/or description of all floodplains, wetlands (whether or not they are jurisdictional, wetlands as defined by the Corps of Engineers), and riparian areas to be affected by the Project, including a description of the types of wetlands, species composition, biomass and functions. 2. Description of the source of water interacting with the surface systems to create each wetland (i.e., side-slope runoff, over-bank flooding, groundwater seepage, etc.) or riparian area. 3. Description of the impacts and net effect that the Project would have on the floodplains, wetlands and riparian areas. G. Terrestrial and Aquatic Animals and Habitat 1. Map and/or description of terrestrial and aquatic animals including the status and relative importance of game and non-game wildlife, livestock and other animals; a description of streamflows and lake levels needed to protect the aquatic environment; description of threatened or endangered animal species and their habitat. Map and description of critical wildlife habitat and livestock range to be affected by the Project including migration routes, calving areas, summer and winter range, spawning beds and grazing areas. Description of the impacts and net effect that the Project would have on terrestrial and aquatic animals, habitat and food chain. H. Terrestrial Plant Life Map and/or description of terrestrial and aquatic plant life including the type and density, and threatened or endangered plant species and habitat. Descriptions of the impacts and net effect that the Project would have on terrestrial and aquatic plant life. l. Soils, Geologic Conditions and Natural Hazards Map and/or description of soils, geologic conditions, and natural hazards including but not limited to soil types, drainage areas, slopes, avalanche areas, debris fans, mud flows, rock slide areas, faults and fissures, seismic history, and wildfire hazard areas. Descriptions ofthe risks to the Project from natural hazards. Descriptions of the impact and net effect of the Project on soil and geologic conditions in the area. J. Hazardous Materials Description. Description of all hazardous, toxic, and explosive substances to be used, stored, transported, disturbed or produced in connection with the Project, including the type and amount of such substances, their location, and the practices and procedures to be implemented to avoid accidental release and exposure. Location of storage areas designated for equipment, fuel, lubricants, and chemical and waste storage with an explanation of spill containment structures. 2. 3. 1. 2. 1.. 2. 3. 1. 2. K. Monitoring and Mitigation Plan. 7. Description of all mitigation that is proposed to avoid, minimize or compensate for adverse impacts of the Project and to maximize positive impacts of the Project. a. Describe how and when mitigation will be implemented and financed. b. Describe impacts that are unavoidable that cannot be mitigated. 2. Description of methodology used to measure impacts of the Project and effectiveness of proposed mitigation measures. 3. Description, location and intervals of proposed monitoring to ensure that mitigation will be effective. L. Additional lnformation May Be Necessary. The Director may request that the applicant supply additional information related to the Project if the Permit Authority will not be able to make a determination on any of the approval standards without the additional information. lt. (The following steps outline how the Application review process works in Garfield County for !041 Applications pursuant to Section 14-401" of the Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008, as amended.) 1) Procedure. The applicant shall make a request for a pre-application conference through the Planning Department. At the conference, the Director shall explain the regulatory process and requirements and begin to evaluate the level of permit review that will be required. a. Scheduling of Pre-Application Conference. The Director shall schedule a pre-application conference to be held within twenty (20) working days of receipt of a request for a pre-application conference. b. Materials. At or before the pre-application meeting, the applicant shall submit a brief explanation of the Proposed Project, including the following materials. (1) The applicant's name, address and phone number. (2) Map prepared at an easily readable scale showing: (a) Boundary of the proposed activity. (b) Relationship of the proposed activity to surrounding topographic and cultural features such as roads, streams and existing structures. (c) Proposed building, improvements and infrastructure. (3) Written summary of the Project that is sufficient for determining the Level of Permit Review that will be required for the application. c. Participants. ln addition to the Planning Department staff, participants in the Pre-Application Conference shall include appropriate staff to address potential issues raised by the Proposed Project. 2l Determination of Level of Permit Review: Three Possible Levels of Permit Review. There are three possible levels of permit review for a Proposed Project: a finding of no significant impact; a minor permit review; and a major permit review. The Director shall make the initial determination of the appropriate level of permit review based upon the Pre-Application meeting and submittals. a. The Determination of Level of Permit Review shall be made by the Director within a reasonable time following the Pre-Application meeting. b. Within five (5) days of the Determination of Level of Permit Review, the Director shall notify the applicant and the Board of County Commissioners, in writing, of the determination. 3) Finding of No Significant lmpact. Based upon review of the Pre-Application submittals and the information obtained at the Pre-Application meeting, the Director may determine that no significant impacts are likely to occur from the Proposed Project and that therefore, a permit under these Regulations will not be necessary. a. The Director may make a Finding of No Significant lmpact if the construction or operation of the activity, without mitigation, in its proposed location is unlikely to have any significant adverse impact to the County. The Director's decision shall take into consideration the approval standards set forth in Division 6 of this Article. 4\ Major and Minor Permit Review. lf the Director determines that a Finding of No Significant lmpact is not appropriate based upon review of the Per-Application submittals and the information obtained at the Pre-Application meeting, then the Director shall determine whether the Proposed Project should be subject to the Major Permit Review or Minor Permit Review provisions of these Regulations. The specific process under each of the three processes listed above is found in Section t4-401of the Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008, as amended. I have read the statements above and have provided the required attached information which is correct and the besff my knowledge. T1/r-- proqr,,n En rlt.4 /z- tr-to re of Property Owner)(Date) l STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTM ENT OF TMNSPORTATION Region 3 Program Engineer 202 Centennial Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601-2845 (970) 384-3332 Fax (970) 94.7-s133 December 14,2oto Fred Jarman Director of Building and Building Department 1o8 8th Street, Suite 4or Glenwood Springs, CO 816or I.DOT Attached please find our ro4r application for the West Parachute Interchange project. This project will convert the existing US 6 overpass on I-7o into a full movement interchange. The project will provide a bypass around the Town of Parachute for the heavy truck traffic. This project went through u, exhaustive Environmental Assessment (EA) and public input process as a joint venture between Garfield County and the Town of Parachute. CDOT has agreed to partner with the County in the funding and construction of the improvements. Under separate cover we will be submitting the results of the EA study, preliminary plans, Finding of No Significant Impacts, CDOT Interchange Approval (16or Procedure), Interstate Access Request and the approvals of CDOT and FHWA. These document the project need, environmental and social impacts, alternatives considered, other potential impacts, and provide maps of the project. Since this was originally a County approved project and CDOT has joined with the County to construct the improvements, we respectfully request that the application fees be waived. We hereby request that the application be reviewed and approved. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Joe Elsen, CDOT Region 3 Program Engineer at 97e;384-8382 or JeffNelson, Assistant County Engineer atgTo-625-591o. Respectfully, t2* ilL- (doe Elsen, PE Program Engineer