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BOCC 11/9/98
PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
A request for review of a Floodplain Special Use
Permit to allow removal of material from a
floodway.
APPLICANT: Carl Midland
LOCATION: South side of Cattle Creek immediately upstream
from the Hwy. 82 crossing, south of Funland
SITE DATA: Portions of parcel B. (28.151 ac) and portions of
Parcel C. (35.098 ac)
ACCESS: Frontage road east of Hwy. 82.
FEES: Base Permit Fee- $400.00
EXISTING ZONING: C/G, Commercial General
I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The subject property is classified as General Commercial in the 1994 Garfield County
Comprehensive Plan.
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL
A. Site & Project Description: The area for the proposed excavation is located on the
valley floor, east of Hwy. 82. Approximately 25-35,000 yards of material is
expected to be removed. The area to be excavated will not affect the floodway as
the floodway and floodplain boundaries are determined by the elevation of the
Hwy. 82 culvert. The removed material area may slightly increase the volume of
water stored in the drainageway, but should not increase the flooding potential and
may actually increase the effectiveness of the storm water storage area.
The hours of operation would be from 8-5 Monday through Saturday, with a
maximum of ten vehicle trips per day. The accesses may vary due to demand for
topsoil.
B. Restoration of affected areas: A 15 to 20 foot buffer strip is proposed to remain on
the south side of the floodway which will be 1.5 to 2 feet higher than the new
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grade providing a silt fence avoiding further erosion. All areas will be reseeded
following removal. Silt fences should be installed to prevent erosion in the
excavated areas to allow for vegetation to establish.
III. MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS
A. Easements: No easements will be required for this project.
B. Access: The site will be accessed via the frontage road which parallels
Hwy. 82 on the east side from CR 113. A overweight vehicle permit and
access permit should be obtained from the Road and Bridge Department.
C. Water Resources: No water or wastewater facilities are planned for this
project.
Noise, Dust and Glare: No long term impacts from the construction are
projected. Short term impacts are anticipated and should be mitigated by inir
any manner specified in the application.
E. Wildlife Impacts: The project should pose no immediate threat to wildlif
F. Adjacent Property Impacts: Staff has not received any opposition, either �.-
verbal or written, to the proposal, to date.
IV. SUGGESTED FINDINGS
1. That proper posting and public notice was provided as required for the meeting
before the Board of County Commissioners.
That the meeting 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 that meeting.
3. That for the above stated and other reasons, the proposed special use permit is in
the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and
welfare of the citizens of Garfield County.
4. That the application is in conformance with the Garfield County Zoning Resolution
of 1978, as amended.
V. RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends APPROVAL, with the following conditions of approval:
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That all representations of the applicant, either within the application or stated at
the meeting before the Board of County Commissioners, shall be considered
conditions of approval.
2. All construction shall be in compliance with the application as submitted.
3 Prior to mobilization and/or excavation, the applicant shall obtain approval of all
proposed access to County Roads from the Garfield County Road and Bridge
Department including appropriate notification of the public as may be necessary
for road closures or other activities as required.
4. Prior to mobilization and/or excavation, the applicant or the applicant's
contractor(s) shall obtain overweight vehicle permits (if applicable) from the
Garfield County Road and Bridge Department.
5. The applicant shall mitigate possible erosion and silting of the Hwy. 82 culvert
using silt fencing.
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