HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.0 Director's Decision 02.02.2015February 2, 2015
Garfield County
Gamba & Associates
P.O. Box 1458
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
ATTN: Mike Gamba
Community Development Department
RE: Langegger Flood Plain Development Permit Director's Decision (FDPA-8060)
Dear Mike:
This letter is provided to you as the authorized representative for Peter Langegger and
the Turtle Tracks Riverfront Resort LLC in regard to their Application for a Flood Plain
Development Permit for an accessory restroom/shower facility and related ISDS
infrastructure. The property is located at 361 County Road 311, Silt, CO 81652 and
also known by Assessor's Parcel No. 2179-104-00-516. The property is owned by
Peter Langegger and Turtle Tracks Riverfront Resort LLC.
The Director's Decision on the Application is based on the following findings:
1.
That proper public notice was provided as required for the Director's Decision.
2. Consideration of the Application was extensive and complete, that all pertinent
facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all interested parties were given the
opportunity to provide input prior to the Director's Decision.
3. That for the above stated and other reasons the proposed Langegger, Turtle
Tracks Riverfront Resort Flood Plain Development Permit is in the best interest of the
health, safety, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield
County.
4. That with the adoption of conditions, the application is in general conformance
with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, as amended.
5. That with the adoptions of conditions the application has adequately met the
1
requirements of the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code, as amended
including the Review Criteria contained in Section 4-109(C).
The Director's Decision is hereby issued approving the Langegger - Turtle Tracks
Riverfront Resort LLC Flood Plain Development Permit for a Restroom — Shower
Facility and ISDS, subject to the following conditions:
1. That all representations contained in the Application and in the supplemental
submittals including but not limited to reports dated 12/19/14 and 1/13/15 shall be
considered conditions of approval. Said representations include but are not limited to
technical flood plain evaluations, minimum elevations for the proposed structure, flood
proofing and protection details for the ISDS, and the Operation and Maintenance Guide
for the ISDS.
2. A post construction elevation certificate shall be provided to the County
confirming compliance with the elevation requirements for the proposed structure, a
minimum of one foot above the base flood elevation.
3. As part of the building permit submittals the Applicant shall provide a grading and
drainage plan addressing storm water drainage adjacent to the new structure
addressing water quality and including run-off from any impervious surfaces.
4. An engineered foundation shall be required for the proposed structure based on
a site specific geotechnical evaluation and shall be designed to support the structure
under saturated soil conditions.
5. The Applicant shall comply with all representations regarding the ISDS and said
system shall be designed by a licensed professional engineer. The system shall be
designed to meet all flood proofing standards including ensuring that all facilities below
the 100 year flood elevation are water tight. Completion of leak testing for the septic
tanks shall be required as a condition of the ISDS permit. Erosion protection as
represented in the Application shall be required for the ISDS mound leach field system.
6. The operations guidelines for the resort shall require that in the case of an
imminent flooding event on the site, the restroom/shower facility shall be closed and use
of the ISDS prohibited until such time as the flood event and flood waters have receded
from the site and the facility found to be in good operating condition pursuant to an
inspection by a licensed professional engineer or other qualified professional.
2
7. The Applicant shall re -vegetate disturbed areas utilizing a seed mix and plant
types approved by the County Vegetation Manager. The Applicant shall comply with
the County weed control regulations including noxious weed management on the site.
8. All new construction on the site shall be subject to obtaining appropriate building
permits, ISDS Permits, and grading permits. Compliance with all zoning requirements
including building height shall be demonstrated at the time of building permit application.
9. All utilities below grade including electric installations shall be flood proofed to
avoid any impacts from flood waters.
10. Prior to construction or grading on the site the Applicant shall obtain an updated
driveway access permit for the site from the Garfield County Road and Bridge
Department. The Applicant shall comply with any conditions of approval and required
improvements.
11. The Applicant shall comply with Section 7-203 Protection of Waterbodies
including but not limited to Section 7-203(C) which prohibits removal of existing native
vegetation within the 35 foot setback.
12. The Applicant shall maintain compliance with all conditions of approval for the
Special Use Permit for the resort including those conditions in Resolution No. 2014-16.
This Director's Decision 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. Once this time period has passed with no request for review or public
hearing, and provided all relevant conditions of approval have been met the Flood Plain
Development Permit will be issued. Pursuant to the Land Use and Development Code,
the Applicant has one year from the date of the Director's Decision to satisfy all
conditions of approval or request an extension.
Please contact this department if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
r
Fred A. Jarman, AICP
Director of Community Development Department
CC: Board of County Commissioners
3