HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.0 Director's DeterminationGarfield County
November 25, 2014
Dwight and Terease Juhl
1761 County Road 117
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
DIRECTOR DETERMINATION -Administrative Review Land Use Change
Permit -Juhl I Morton-Accessory Dwelling
Unit -Garfield County File Number GAPA -
8091
Dear Mr. Juhl:
This letter is being provided to you in regard to a General Administrative Review
Application for an Accessory Dwelling Unit on your property. The proposed use is
at 1761 County Road 117, located south of the City of Glenwood Springs and also
known by Assessor's Parcel No. 2185-272-32-002 .
The Director's Determination on the Application is based on the following findings
and subject to the Applicant's representations and conditions of approval.
1. That proper public notice was provided as required for the Administrative
Review Land Use Change Permit.
2. That with the adoption of conditions, the application is in general
conformance with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, as amended.
3. That with the adoption of conditions the application has adequately met the
requirements of the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code, as
amended.
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A D irector's Decision is hereby issued approving the Application with the following
conditions.
Conditions Prior to Land Use Change Permit
1. Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit, the Applicant shall obtain
a non-exempt well permit for the well identified as Permit No. 280605-A. A
copy of this re-permit shall be provided to the Garfield County Community
Development Department prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit.
Other Conditions of Approval
2. All representation of the Applicant contained in the application shall be
considered conditions of approval unless specifically modified by the Board
of County Commissioners .
3. The Applicant shall comply with Additional Standards for Residential Uses
contained in Section 7-701 of the Land Use and Development Code of
2013, as amended.
4. The Floor Area for the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall not exceed 1,500
square feet.
5. The ADU shall be subject to all Garfield County Building Code
Requirements .
6 . The Applicant shall maintain conformance with all requirements and
conditions with the well permit.
7. The Garfield County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) identifies
the property as "Very High" wildland fire susceptibility. As a result, the
Applicant shall maintain a defensible area around the Accessory Dwelling
Unit. In addition, the roof (at the time of replacement) and any new
construction associated with the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be made of
a noncombustible material.
8. At the time the ADU is replaced (new construction), the Applicant shall have
the access reviewed by the Glenwood Springs Fire Department. Any
improvements to the driveway to improve fire access shall be conducted at
that time.
9. At the time the ADU is replaced (new construction), the new structure shall
be installed with an automatic fire protection system.
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10. The Applicant will conduct ongoing weed management on their property
(specifically Dalmatian toadflax and Common tansy) in accordance with
Garfield County's Noxious Weed regulations. The Applicant is encouraged
to utilize resources from the Garfield County Vegetation Managers Office to
mitigate weed impacts.
This Determination will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for a
period of 10 days so that they may determine whether or not to call up the
application for further review. According to the Land Use and Development Code,
Section 4-112(A), "a call-up may be initiated by the BOCC, the Director, the
Applicant, or any affected Adjacent Property Owner." Should this time period pass
with no request for review or public hearing, the decision shall be final.
Please contact this department if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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Fred A. Jarman, AICP
Director of Community Development Department
CC : Board of County Commissioners
file
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