HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.0 APPLICATIONCrystal Ranch Corp
Concrete Batch Plant
Major Impact Review — Processing &
2030 Comprehensive Plan Amendment — Rural Employment Center
Garfield County, Colorado
June 30, 2011
Updated August 10, 2011
Prepared by:
The Land Studio, Inc.
P.D. Box 107
Basalt, Colorado 81621
Phone 970-927-3690
landstudio2@comcast.net
Prepared for:
Crystal Ranch Corp
c/o Art Daily
Holland and Hart, L.L.P.
600 E. Main Street, Suite 104
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Phone 970-925-3476
Crystal Ranch Corp
Concrete Batch Plant Major Impact Review— Processing &
2030 Comprehensive Plan Amendment— Rural Employment Center
Garfield County, Colorado
Owner
Crystal Ranch Corp
c/o Art Daily
Holland and Hart, L.L.P.
600 E. Main St., Suite 104
Aspen, CO 81611
Phone 970-925-3476
Fax 970-925-9367
ADaily@holrandhart.com
Planning
Douglas Pratte
The Land Studio, Inc.
1002 Lauren Lane
Basalt, CO 81621
Phone 970-927-3690
landstudio2@comcast.net
Legal
Art Daily
Holland and Hart, L.L.P.
600 E. Main St., Suite 104
Aspen, CO 81611
Phone 970-925-3476
Fax 970-925-9367
ADaily@hollandhart.com
Gerald D. Hartert
Attorney at Law
210 Tenth Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Ph: 970/928-9665
Fax: 970/928-9680
hartertwilson@sopris.net
Owner and Consultant Team
Water Supply
Tom Zancanella
Zancanella and Assoc.
1101 Grand Ave.
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
Phone 970-945-5700
Fax 970-945-1253
Tzancanella@ZA-
Engineering.com
Scott Balcomb
Balcomb & Green, P.C.
818 Colorado Ave.
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
Phone 970-945-6546
Fax 970-945-8902
scott@balcombgreen.com
Civil Engineering and Survey
Yancy Nichol
Sopris Engineering
502 Main St., Ste A-3
Carbondale, CO 81623
Phone 970-704-0311
Fax 970-704-0313
ynichol@sopriseng.com
Soils and Geology
Edward R. "Ted" White, P.E.
CTL Thompson, Inc.
234 Center Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO
81601
Phone 970-945-2809
Fax 970-945-7411
twhite@CTLThompson.com
Traffic Engineers
Skip Hudson
TurnKey Consulting, L.L.0
2478 Patterson Road,
Suite 18
Grand Junction, CO 81505
Phone 970-985-4001
Fax 970-985-4001
skiph@turnkeyllc.net
Lafarge North America Inc.
Sean Frisch
Phone 303-657-4336
Fax 303-657-4037
Mobile 720-320-2451
Sean. Frisch@lafarge-na.com
Crystal Ranch Corp Concrete Batch Plant Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Major Impact Review
Section 1 - Pre -Application Conference Summary
Section 1 - Pre -Application Conference Summary
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CL.,,
COUNTY
Building & Planning Department
1 O 8* Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
1 eleplIone. 870.945,8212 Facsimile 970 384 3470
Army. parlield-c int gin
PRE-APPLCCATCON CONFERENCE SUMMARY
TAX PARCEL N'UIIQU R : 21932 131
APPLICANT'S PLANNER: Doug Pratte
PROJECT: Powers Pit Concrete Ranch Plant
GINNER: Crystal Ranch Corp iKtirnrko Powers)
REPRESENTATIVE: Tial Thulson John %Partin
PRACTICAL LOCATION: northwest carrier of Highway 82 and CR 103 (Crystal Spurge Rbadt
TYPE OF APPL.fCATION: DJC( Impact Review - Processing
DATE: i 10. REVISED 10120l1O & 1 19'11
L GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION
John G. Powers was issued a special use permit rot Indractwn oil natural resources and the
processing of natural resources by the establishment of a gravel warshing pant at*I a ConCtete
batch plant." (Resolution 80=531
The present aggregate mining/extraction a trwity will Continue On elle Sae. oriorig verb INA rlxrsirng
gravel washing/fprocesSIng and the r*orttPte batr± punt operation. lard A 128. 2013 following
which dale only Me batch plant operation will continue Since idler the dal. the mmnedl Material for
the batch plant will need to be trucked in from oft -site submittal of a Major Impaci Review syph -aiicn
i5 to antiCipate1his and to obtain County approval in advance for the shill in the way the batch plant
material will be obtained from and after April of 2013, Sorne reClamandn is. being parrtanneci
currently, while most al the reclamation, will be perltxrrtud prior to Apri of 2€ 13. and the remaining
reclamation Cbat r plant site, mainly} wilt be performed when the batdl first lease term expires
Me Sand/graveI rnalen l to be imported to the site may include materiel from Sievers Pft fail Aspen
Glen} and Cerise Pit. if approved Applic, arra will seek a detia TilireallOn Of tarrdral amendment
howevet the DireGtci has rridlcalr a that he would probably itx re a dettermirlati n of substantial
charge, all is dependent upon review the information submitted by the applicant psror to issuance of
a final. determination If a determination ofubtrtaniial change resin, Ito viii be required
to eu'b;nit art applrcalion compliant with ar Major Impact review and ell sultweitiell stents,. The
Applicant has also indicated that a Cornpnetlensive Plan arnendrriertl gig be recluesled =flagrant
with the Major Impact in ower to request changing the property designation on the PLUM to Rural
Employment Center.
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II. REGULATORY PROVISIONS APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO ADDRESS
f Garfield County 20a0 Comprehenspie Plan
This includes compliance 'Rwrth the PLIJh or request to amend the FLUM so that the
proper project is compltant compliance with other components of the plat incluCtrng
Environment Transportation, etc.
The request to amend the FLUM rpt comply ' wwith Chapter 4. Amending the Plan, Major
Amt. Response and dentOnalralion of compliance to 'Standards for Approval" as
• on Page 55, reeWell>l supporting dpcurne on_ must be subrrutted.
Garfield County Untried LAM Use R ola an elections
Section 4-107 - Amendments to an approved land use change permit - thiS section allovs
fol submittal of an air Sri Met the Director may make a determination on whether the
proposed change meals the definition of non-sutistantial'.
• if non -substantial. the Director can move the proposed amendment Notice IS
provided to the BOCC and adjacent Orly owners. (all of who have the ability to
request a putAc ting air die ice).
• If substantial, the applicant must submit an application compliant wrth a Major Impact
Rea+iew.
Tne Director's decision on rileetng the definition of non-skilestahlial chores may be
appealed to the Board Cd County CornreissiCrefS That process requires the applicant
prowl a written request of appeal within 14 cerpdar day of the Director deCrston, The
Director will then present the request for recOrtrAteratn at the next regular meeting of the
B C The rriajcrrity vo e:l may approve the setting of a public heanng to
resider the Director's decision
Section 4-103. Common Renew Procedures y to ale applications
Section 4-1O . IviiajOr IIMpaCt Reviim Process. defines the prods which requires; public
hearings for both Planning COrittilirSSiOli arhd BOCC. 'Submittal requirements for a MIR we
listed in 4-50l F (below).
Driveway access aCRI,03.arid St -I 8?
F. Major Impact Review. The Major Impact Review Process is set forth in Section 4-106,
Major Impact Review Press and requires the following rnaterials
t Application Form and Fees
2. Vicinity Map (4-502(C)42)1
3. Site Plan (4- 2(C) 3))
4. Erosion and Sediment Control Pkin (4-502(C)(4))
5. Lar4discaue Plan -(41-502(C 5))
Ci_ Land Suitability Analysis (4-502(D))
7. I rnPail Ariailyss (4-502(E))
f. Irr'iproverrients Agreement, iif appopriade (4-502(I))
ean 4-502 de5c,nbes the submittal requirements above.
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in addition, the applicant mut demonstrate compliance with Article VII. Standards.
particularly Division 1, 2. 3, 7-810 (inclustritl Standards) and 7-814 Mining and Exaction
Use}
REV4EW PROCESS
Section 4TI08Major Impact Reviow Process, Applications for land use change subiect to Moor
I rt'ipaot Review shall be subject to the following review process
A. F:ewriew Process
1. Pre -application Conference.
2. Application. The application ma°erials required for land use changes subject to
Major impact Review are set forth in Section 4.501(F).
3, Determination of Completeness,
4, elieduie Public Hearing.
Evaluation by Oirector!Staft Review.
a. Review by Referral Agencies.
6. Review and Recommendation by the Planning Comr1111s5i0n
7. Schedule Public Hearing,
U. Review and Action by the Soard of County ComnIiissivners.
S. Resolution and Issuance of Land Use Change Permit
Chapter 4. Comprehensive Plan Amendment
This application would follow the same prooedure OS above except that the Planning Commission is
the deciding board — approval as denial will be granted at the Planning Commission Dearing. All
other requirements. are listed on Pages 65, 66 and 67 of the Comprehensive Plan..
Public Hearing{s)_ Major Impact-
Planning Ccxti mi Sion
Board of County Commissioners
Comprehensive Plan:
Planning Cornniissson
Referral Agencies:
County Attorney, Planning Engineer. Environmental Health. Vegelatien
I' anagernanl, Colorado Department of Public Hearth and Environment
(CDPHE) Air Quality Control Division. Colorado Department of
Transportation. Fire Protection District, DRMS, Town of Carbondale,
Division of Wildlife, Mesa County, Schon District, Irl Conservation
District (in addition tD oopie•s being necessary for these agencies.. the
county will request 47 copies for decision maker review).
IV. APPLICATION REVIEW FEES
PIar`ritng R$view Fees: $525 MIR
$450 Comp Plan AArendrnent
Referral Amy Fees; $Referral Agency fees
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Total Deposit $ TBD
dr;i='i�l��:ntol t to `Ir -::f .a1 hourly rata)
Geral l4.ppli�#ion f"IGSinit
Planner raj ie es c, se for oarripleteness and sends io refectal agencies for mems Case p►hnner cOntact5
applicanl aid sets up a site art Staff rewiews appkliOn to determine d It meets sGaf+dsrcls c rev erw Case
planner maker; a recornmendalrnn Of gppfOvIII. appal al with oondrdonR. or denial to the appropriate haarirag
brdy
WsPlailiMer
The foregoing summary is Advisory m nature only and ;& no binding on the unn) me marinerips based
airy cucren; zoning, %Ora is s.ub,Jeci t cfien9e in the future, .and upon fel represe'ntatrsnxs Owl may or ray
not be accurate. 'INS e,irndrtary Coe% not create a iegal rsr vestel right.
9i all rSunxne Pre . red b
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�l ary 19. 2011
Date
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Section 2 - Application Form
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GARFIELD COUNTY
ButIdiry & PIrinirio Department
108 alt. Street. Suite 401
Glenikcipti Springs, Colorado 81601
Telephone: 970.945.82 t2 Facsimile 970 38,4.3470
opuvkr garlield-couhly corn
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
E Minor Amendment
Major Amendment
GENERAL INFORMATION (Please prim legibly)
•-• Name of Property ClVdrl.Q1- Crystal Ranch Corp, c/o Art Daily, Holland and Hart, LL,P,
Mailing Address. 600 East Main SIL Suite 104 Telephone: (970)925-3475
City Aspen State C° Zip Code: 811621 Cell.
E-mail address: adaily4 holland-tali corn FAX: (970) 925-9367
Narrie of Owner's Representative. if any. (Aftorrier Consultant, etc):
The Land Studio, [no, Douglas Pratte, Planner
• maim Address: 1002 Lauren Lane Telephone' ( '970 )- 927-3690
city, Basalt state: Go zip code: 81621 cam g7O 948-6033
▪ E -Inge address: landstudio2Poorncastnet FAX:
▪ Property Parcel ED 2393 - 234 - 00 - 131
• Existing Property Zone District: Rural
• Existing Comprehensive Plan Designation:
Rurai Ciltepti2t1 04-71nFg41110)
;IP Proposed COIFIPIEherlSke Plan DESignaii011:
e Purpose for the proposed reclesignation:
To continue the existing concrete batch plant operations on the property and
contemplate reacted "future rural employment uses adjacent Ito the concrete batch
that will be obriripatible with it a.rid the a-djoining residential, agricultural. and
aggregate extraction uss_
Last Revel 01/01.2011
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MAJOIR AND MFNOR AMENDrvFNTs DEFINED
A. Major Arnen d menu;
Amendments to this Plarn, that occur outside of a regular GOnnprehensive plan update,
are considered to be major rf iliey constitute a significant change irn Ibe vision- goals.
policies andior rand rises. of Ithe county, Major arfieridriien s may include revisions
requested by individual property owners. as well as changes to reflect or incorporate
adoption of other plans de q. municipal chengeS Within Urban Growth Areas,
departmental rrkaSter plans, etc.}. or a recommendation from the Staff, Planning
CornmiSsion or the Burd of County Commissioners. The Planning Commission shat
determine whether a proposed amendment is major cn. minim alter reviewing a
recommendation from county staff. Mafor amendments may be processed al any lime,
pursuant to the standards oor approval. submittal requirement, and procedtrra l
l �q En -writs herow.
B. Minor Amendment
A minor amendment is an amendment that does. not represent a change to the vision,
goals. and policies of the Ctamprelnernsrve Plan and has modest:. it Any. Impact ori
adjeCent land uses, infrastructure and services. A minor amendment may include small
projects that are consistent with the surrounding area. or may be as small as correcting
text ar map errors. Minor amendments may be processed at any time. pursuant to the
standards sir appe vol_ submittal requiremertil, and procedural requirements below,
II, APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS (MAJOR AND MINOR).
This epprication applies to owners Of real properly Fit Garel 1 County who desire to
modify the Garfield County Comprehensive Phan 2030 A5 a minimum. specifically
respond to all the following duns below and attach any additional information to be
submitted with this application.
A. A cover 'eller Ordaining a detaile=d narrative describing the purpose oI the
proposed rrrnendment. This narrative shall also include a response lo all of the
Standards of Approval as outlined below
SfarrdardS for Approval' Major Arrie1? ments)
A major plan amendment shall be approved if the Planning Commission
rnaNe5 SpeCific fire ingi that
1.
The exisling comprehensive plan andior ;troy related elemerntlliereof is in
need of the proposed amendment and
2. The proposed amendment is compatible with the Surrounding area, and
the yealAnd policies cif the Plan:: and
3. Tbe Tipropos,ed amendment will have no Major negative impacts cirri
lralrspartation, services, and facilities: and
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4 f he proposed amendment wilr have minimal ertoo Orb service provision
including adequacy or availability of facilities and services, and is
compatible with existing and planned errice provision. and
5. The proposed amendment is cons isten I with ttre logical expansion of
services and
6. The county or the general area in which an amendment is proposed hall
Changed or is changing Io such a. degree that the amendment is in the,
p u bfi c interest; and
7 Sind adherence to the Plan would result in a aduatiori naii#lter intended
nor iri keeping with other key elements and policies of the Plan: and
l . The proposed plan amendment has a significant pubNc benefit, will
pronir Ie the public welfare and will be consistent with the goaFs and
policees of the Gariinfrl County Comprehensive Plan arid the elements
thereof.
Standards for Approve, (Minor Amendment)
A minor plan rmendment shall be approved if the Planning Commission
makes specific findings that.
1. Asapplicable, the proposed text Or designation addresses errors in the
Future Land Use Map or Comprehensme Plan text and
2. The prop used designation will result in a logical and orderly development
Pattern and will not oortsti1ute spot designation; and
. the proposed designation is in complier -Noe with the Goals, Strategies: and
Policies of the Ccimpre1 ensive Plan and any applicatAq
i n.tei g overitmega I a 91aaanen t affecting Ilarird use or development; and
4. Ttie -amendment t €foes nal create unreasonable hazards or undue
hardship rrpon adiacanl properly awruers and; of residents of Garfield
County
B. A legal description, or copy of the deed. of the real property{sy awned by Ibe
Applicant in Carfeid CCVLInly, which will be affected by such charge
C. A copy Of the County Assessor's Map identifying the subject property along with
ail adpacent properties within 200' from the subject property. The subject
property and all adjacent preps rhes within 200' shall be identified with the
relevant Ass,ettoft parcel number, address and name of the piopedy owrier,
identification of the primary use of the property and existing land use per
comprehensive plan and zoning,
D. In the r`rase where the amendment affects a specific properly, and art irdr ii1uaI
is acting as an agent on behalf of the ap.pliicahon, eraulmowiedgerrient from
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Ihi4, properly owner Mal you may ad m trite behalf shall be submilted CI the
properly Is Owned by an entity tsuch as an LLC. LLLP, etc ), pleauhrnit a
copy af a recorded 'Statement of Authority' derrionstrating that the person
signing the application has the aulthatily ad 1111 that capacity for the entity '
E. An 8 Xi w 11 inch vicinity snap locating The parcels) in the county The vicinity
Map shall clearly show the bounder of the subject propertyis) and all property
within a i3chus The niap sham tip at a minimum scaie ct 1-_72000,
showing the geneial topographic and gengfaphic relation al the proposed land
uSe C-hange lo 1li surrouinding area for which a copy of U 5 a S quadrangle
map may be used
F. A signed "Agreemeril for Payrnenr form arid payment of base fee (S4010).
A copy of the completed Pre -Application fotrn and al'iy required attachrnenis
Pi_ Submit 3 copies Of this completed application form and all the required submittal
materials 10 the Building and Planning Deparbririent Staff may request additional
copies once the application has been deemed technically complete
111. PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS (MAJOR AMENDMENT).
To process a map' amendment. the following steps should be Followed. (all identified
sections relate to the Garfield County Land Use Resolution of 2008, as amended)
A. Pie -Application Conferehce The Appflicant sh,ap schedule a pre_Apoication
Conference in conformance with Sect4-1031A1 of the Land Use Resolution of
21308„ as amended
B. Suhunel Application. The application materials as listed in the submittal
requirement and any additional materials as determined in the pre -application
conference
C Delerminalion of Completeness The Director 04 Building and Planning
Dlireclar) shall review Me aPPlication far delermination of cuiripleleness on
accordance with thel VOVESIOnS Of SeCharl 4 103(C ). Determination a
Convieleness.
D Schedule Public Hearing Upon a determiinalion of completeness„ the Director
shall schedule the apphcation for consideialion hylhie Planning Commission
1 Punk hearing by the Planning Connimission shall he held within sixty .60)
Calendar days of the dale of determination 04 completeness.
2 Public' floliCe elf the hearing shall be made pursuant to Section 4-103 F,
Notice of Public Heating In addon. all neighboring jurisdictions within 3
miles of Garfield County and all municipalities within Garfield County shall
be mailed written notice of the dale of the public hearing at which the
proposal is lo be discussed.
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3 Neisintionng Jurisdiction referral (pursuant to CRS 24-32- 32O9l ) j A
coin of the Wilarid notification of the relevant hearing shag be
forwarded to all neighboring lwrrsilictrons within 3 miles or Garfield County
and al municipalities within Gar%Gd County dor crornrrtent. All neighboring
iurisdiClions ,arid municipalities shall have the right to comment on they
proposal prior to the public hearing
E Evalesbian by piector1 10ff Review 1_,Inon n determination of completeness. the
Neck* alai reirieW the ap ricarrori for compliance with 1iie applicable
standards set few above A staff report Shall be prepared pursuant to Seclion
4-103 E
1. Review by Referral Agencies, The Director's evaluation of the application
May inaUde riI by referral agencies received kinder Section 4-10,3
0. Raw by Referral Agency In addition, the Director's evaluation may.
CllichM!'rrti Ifi riii neighboring jurisdictions and municipalities rltliari
Garfield County as described in CRS 24-32.3208{2)tah,
F Review by the Planning Commission, .A rrtajar arrieedr rent application shall he
Ortside*rerd by the Planning Commission at a public hearing, aper proper notice,
conducted pursuant to Section 4-103 G. Conduct or Pvkrlrr I eating the
manning Commission shad approve or deny, by written resolution, the
application based upon coriipiiance watt the standards as outlined above
G lt the arra-ndment is approved by the Planning Corrnrniesiioti. the Planning
Cesrn shall certify the amended Comprehensive Plan to they Board of
County Commissioners and munie:tpaslity within Garfield r 4wdy
H Objection Any municipality within Garfield County has the ri ht to file a written
objecti€rn to the arrrendrnent within 30 celendi r days following adoption of the
amendment in accorri!ance with CRS Section 24.32-32Q9e2l(b)
IV PROCEDURAL #1 EOUIREMENT .S i; MINOR AMENDME14 ,
Picocedoral requrierr ntr .1 turner artt►ert In aril are as follows (all identified sections.
relate to We Garfield Couanly Lund Use Resolution of 20013, as amended):
A Pre.A ,p.l. ipon Ccrilerence, The Applicant ehalr schedule a Pre -Application
ntetence in conformance wide Seam 4-103(A) of the Lend Use Resolution of
2008. as airriended
-
Sterrit Compteloit Application Form In addition to tho Application rorm all
materials as listed in the subrnittef requirement as well OS any additionral
nriaterials required for a minor plan amendrnent as determined in the pro„
application comerence
C- Determination of Cornpteteiiass The Director shall review the application for
determination of completeness irk aCc.ordance with the provisions of Sie tion .l-
tO Ch., Determination of Corarrpleiteness
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D. mule Public Hearing. Upon a determination of completeness. the Director
shall schedule the application for consideration by the Planning Commission.
headreg by the Planning Comriiissi Jn shall be held within thirty (30)
calendar days of the date of determination of completeness..
notice of the nearing shall be made pursuant to Section 4-10 Fr
• s = o` Public Heating, In addition. all neighboring Jurisdictions within 3
the area subject to the amendment. and within Garfield County
be mailed written notice of the date of the public hearing at which
the proposal is to be discussed_
E_ Evaluation by Director/Staff Review. Upon deltemnination of completeness. the
Director shall review the application for compliance with the applicable
standards set forth above. A staff report shall be prepared pursuant to SectiOr`
41-103 E
1. Review by Referral ABencies. The Directors evaluation of the application
may include cornroent by referral agencies received under Section 4-103
D, Review by Referral Agency. In addition, the Director's evaluation may
include omments from neighboring jurisdictions and municipalities within
Garfield County as described in CRS 24.32-3209(2)(a)
F Review by the Planning CorrrrnissSion_ A minor amendment application shall be
considered by the Planning Commiion ata public gearing, after proper notice,
conducted pursuarut to Section 4-103 G, Conduct of Public Hearing. The
Plan, ~ Commission shall approve or deny, by written resolution, the
ac'c :5. 011 based upon conirgiainde with the standards as outlined above. If the
-. lrhent is approved by the Planning Commission. the Planning Commission
shah certify the amended Comprehensive Plan to the Board of County
Commissioners and murric-palit'y iil'f;r GarfrelIId County.
r
have read the statements above and have provided the required attached
informarign uteroh is correct anti accurate ro the /20.$1' Qf wry knciw1e 'r a_
/xJ
gnature of Property Owned Kin wa PeNvers President, Com. Rami, Date
41.
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A.RFIE L D COUNTY
BUILDING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
FEE SCHEDULE
Garfield County. pursuant to Board or Cou ntyr CO rnrn issioners Cgoard') Resolution No.
13-09, has established a fee structure ("Base Fee") for the prOtessing of each type of
subdivision and land use appticatbris.
The Ease Fee is an estimate of the auer2q.2 'number of hours of staff time devoted to
an appticalion, Multiplied by an nourly rate for the personnel involved . The Board
recognized that the subdivision arid lard use application processing lime wilt vary amid
that an applicant Ehautd pay fici Rho total cost of the review which may regkiire
additional billing_ Hourly rates based on the hourly salary, and fringe benefits r.osts of
the respective position combined with ars hourly overhead cost for the once will be
used to establish the actual cost of Contuy+ staff time devoted 10 the feview of a
paitioutarr project.
Actual staff time spent will be charged against the Base Fee. After the Base Fee has
been expended_ the appl cant will be billed based on actual staff hours accrued. Any
billing shalt be paid in full prior to final I coinsiderati€ n of any land use permit, zoning
amendment or subdivision pian. if an applicant has previously failed to pays application
fees as required, no rwew or additional applications will be accepted for processing until
the outstanding fee are paid.
Checks, including the appropriate Base Fee set: forth be w. must be submitted with
each rand use .app litatio n, and made payable to the Garfield County Treasurer.
Applications will not be accepted plithrihlr the required application feu. Base Fees are
non-refundable in kilt, unless a mitten request for withdraw from lhe applicant is
submitted prior the initial review or the application rrialeria Is
Applications must include a Payrrncnfl Agreement :Ferran t'Agreernen t"j set forth berow.
The Agreement establishes the applicant as being responsible for payment of all costs
associated with processing the application. The A€ reernenl must be signed by the
party responsible For payment arid submitted with the application in order for it tc be
aepted.
The following Base Fees shalt be received by the County al the lire of submittal' of
any p ocedu ra I application ID whi h such fees relate Such Base Fees shall be in
addition to and exclusive of any cost for publication or cost of con s u It irlg seavice
determined necessary by the Bayard for the consideration of any application or
additional County staff lime or expense not covered by the Base Fee, which have not
otherwise been paid by the a ppr oar1t to the County prior to final action upon 1P -ie
application tendered to the COlAnty.
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CARFIFI.I COUNTY BUILDING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
BASE FEES
TYPE OF LAN USE ACTION
Vacating Pi.rb Irc Roads &
F i st lyl of lay
Sketch Plan
Preliminary. Pill n /Conservation! Subdivision
Pkip Plan Amendment
pi.rial Plat
Final Plat Amendment 1 COrrectlon Plat
Combined Preliminary Plan and Final Plat
Mirror F.xen plicn ? Amanrfmarr't
Major Exemption I Amendment
Rural Lard Development Option Exemption I Arrlendinent
General Administrative Permit
Floodplain !Development Permit
Pipeline Cevelopmenl Plan / Amendirromi
Small] Ten ;- ouiry Employee Howling
M01101 Temporary Employee Howling
Limited Impact Review JAmendment.
Allaior liripact Review f Art,endment
Rezoning: Text Amendment
Rezoning: Zone Dlr trict Amendment
Planned Una Development PLIO) ! A>fnendrnenl
Comprehensive Prep Ame nclimen1
Variance
Inlrrprelation
Takings Cieterinnnatlar
1041: Aro i & Activ11 i6c of Slate Interest
Planning Staff I-ruvrly< Hate
• Planning Director
▪ SeciOr Planner
• Planning Technician
• Secretary
IDA$1E FEE
$400
$325
$[3Th + appI cc tion agency
r view fees and outside
consultant review fees, as
a ullliorized pm -09M 10 Ih
RegulPilrcr7s , such es the
Colorado Geologic Surveys
$325
1200
$100
$10}75
$300 + $3X
$400 / $300
100 ! $3O0
$251]
$4 OD
$400 / $300
$250
PM/ $300
S525I 1400
$300
$450
50
$5500 J $000
$450
$250
1250
NO FEE
U3
S50]
140 50
$35.75
$30 00
County Surveyor Review Fee errpchicies rev w of Amended
Plats, roar Plats, Exemption Mils)
Mylar
mei ned bye Su r ve or$
Mykar Recording Fee S11 - 1" page
Si [l each additional page
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The fotlowing guidelines shall be used for the edrfnfetr tion of the fee srrur:diir ► ,+e1
forth abo+re
1 All applications shalt be submitted with a signed Agreement for Payment form set
forth below
2. County sleff shall keep accurate record of actual time required for the processing
of each land use application, zoning amendment, or subdivision application. Any
additional billing well occur commensurate with the additional costs incurred by
the County as a result of hawing lo take more lime that that Doverect by the base
fee.
3 Any billings shall be paid prior to final consideration of any land use permit,
zoning amendment, or subdivision plriri. All additional costs shall be paid 10 the
execution of the vwrttten resolution confirming action on the application,
4. Final Plats, Amended or Corrected Plats, Exemption Plats or Permits will nol be
recorded or issued 'Until all fees have been paid.
5, in the event that the Board determines that special expertise is needed to assist
them ir► the review of a land use permit zoning amendment, or subdivision
application, such costs wild be borrne by the applicant and paid prior to Ii>e final
consideration of the application. All additional costs shall be paid prior to the
execution of the miner} resnruipon confirming action on the application
6 If ars application involves multiple reviews, the Applicant shall be charged the
highest. Base Fee listed above,.
7. Types of "Procedures' not listed in the above char! will be charged at an hourly
rate based or the p,rtirient planning staff rate listed above
8 The Planning Director shall estahiit appropriate guidelines for tho collection of
Additional Billings as required
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GARFIELD COUNTY BUILDING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
PAYMENT AGREEMENT FORM
/She het s ibrr rr? d ypi9'o apoii .arion9
GARFIELD COUNTY {hereinafter COUNTY) and CryStal Ranch Corp
Property Ovrner thereinafter OWNER'. agree as follows;
1, CANER has submitted to C ?U NTY an application for
Gerralreekenolve Plan .ii►r -re. gr.rr.+Employment Ceger (hereinafter, TI -IE PROJECT).
2. OWNER uriderstandsand agrees that Garfield County Resolution No. 98-09., as
arnerded, es.tal fisbes a fee schedule for each type of subdivision or land rase review
applications, and the guiclemts for th@ administration of the free structure.
3_ OWNER .and C.CU 4LTY agree that because of the side. nature or scope of the
proposed project. it is not possible at this I+me so ascertain the full extent of the cosh
involved in processing the application OWNER agrees to make payment of the Base Fee.
established for rhe PROJECT and to thereafter permit additional costs to be billed to
OWNER. OWNER agrees to make additional paryments 4rpr r' notification by the COUNTY
viten they are necessary as costs .are incurred.
4. The Base Fee shall be in add on to art1 exclusive Of arty east for publication or
cost of consulting service deterrnined necessary+ by the Board of County Commissioners for
the winkleration of an appkuipori or additional COUNTY staff time or expense not covered
by the Base Fee If acts, ` recorded costs exceed the India! Base Fee, OWNER shall pay
additional billings to COL. -4'N to reimburse the CC'IJN TY for the processing of the
PROJECT mentioned Dave_ OWNER acknowledges that all billing shall be paid prior to
the final consideration by the COUNTY of any Land usei permit, zoning arnendn,€nt, of
subdivision plan
PROPERTY OWNER iQR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE)
I he ratty agree 1-o pap all fees re'Jat.ad .ohs application
Kirn p Pcierlr5- "'e-tid`krf CrWai
Print Name
Mailing Address:
E -Mall Address:
Phone Number,:
Vet AA Daily / Holland and Hart L L.P.
600 Est Main Street, Suite 104
Aspen. CO 51611
ddaity h illar1d hartcorrl
(970)925-3475
signatisre Kanto ibt dent cryrst il R inch
Purge 4
Date
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GAR1=IELD GOUNT°f
I �vikling & 4�lannbrog Department
108 ar Street Suite 401
Grenwocci Sparigs, Colorado $/SO1
Telephone: 970. 945 8212 Facsimile. 970 384 3470
rvv_Oarfield-county. COM
MAJOR I'ra+1PA T REVIEW
El MAJOR IMPACT REVIEW [AMENDMENT]
LI SUP AMENDMENT [Issued udder to lowing Resulut ori 4f in]. as Amended]
GENERAL '."fiFO ,l TJON 03Ie a print ably)
Pr Owner: Crystal Ranch Corp. do Art Daily / Holland and Hari, L,L.P.
r mutiny Address: 600 East Main Street. Suite 104 Telephone:(970)925-3476
Aspen t Pat : Zipe: $1611 co: ( )
Email. ess:ad [ilyh0ll n lhart,cor FAx: (970) 925-9367
Representatwe, if anv. [Attorney+, Planner, C.pnsuItant. etc):
The Land Studio, Inc. 1 Douglas Pratte d Planner
wiling Address- 1002 Lauren Irate Telephone: 91 7O 927-3690
c Basalt state: cozip code: 81621 co: ( 970) 941 -5033
Ernaiiaddress landStiadio2@comicast.net FAX: )
Requested! USe from Table 3-501 or 3-5O2: Processing
street AddressitGeneral Location of Peart
013114 Highway 82
Legal Description. See Attached
Assessor's Parted plumber 2393 _ 234 _00 131
Existing use: Agreggate extraction, processing,contrete batch plant, sales
Properly Size On acres) 5.141 acres zone flistricI_: Rural
Laalt Revised 10609
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GENERAL SUEMITTAL REQUIREMENT
Mit following general application materials are required For all Major impact R?'wrew
Applications In Garfield County, Application materials and review Standards that are
specific to an individual use Mass Transit Facility, Extraction, Solid Waste Facility ,
etc,) are detailed in Sections 3.301 of Art:idte :it and Article VII of the Lrnific d Land Use
Resolutitrn lULUR} of 20dial
A Submit a completed and signed Application Form, an a ipticatien fee_ and a
signed Agreement for Payment form.
B. A rdarratve explaining the purpose of the application and supporting materials
that address the standards and criteria found in Arflcles Ill and VH of the
Unified Land use Resolution of 2ODa.
G. Gopy of the deed showing Ownership. Additinnafly, submit a letter from the
prclperty owner(s) if the caner is being repreSertted by another party ether
than the owner If the property is Owned by a corporate entity (such as an
LLC, LLLP. etc.) Please submit a copy of recorded "Statement of Authority"
demonstrating that the person signing the application has the authority to act
in that rapacity for the ortraty
D. Submit a copy of the appropriate portion of a Garfield County Assessor's Map
sting the subject property and all public and private landowners adjacent
to your property (which should be delineated), Its addition. submit a list of all
property owners_ private and public, and their addresses adjacent ICI or within
200 ft_ € f the site. This information can be obtained from the County
4sses it's Office. You will clam geed the names (if applicable) of all mineral
interest owners of the subject property. identified in the County Clerk and
Recorder's records in accordance with 24-65 5-101, et seq. (That
information may be found in your title policy under Exceptions to Title)_
E. Vicinity map An 8 14 x 11 vicinity reap locating the parcel in the County. The
vicinity map shaft clearly show the boundaries of the .st:bleet property and all
property within a 3 -mile radius of the subpect property The map shall tie at a
minimum scale of 1"=2000' showing the general topographic and geographic
relation of the proposed land use change to the surrounding area for which a
copy of iU S €i quarirRngre rriap may tie uused.
F. A copy of the Pre -Application Conference form completed during the original
Pre Application Conference.
G Submit 3 copies of this completed application and all the required submittal
materials to the Building and Planning Department. Staff will request
dd6tional copes once the application has been deemed technically complete.
1. Major Impact Review Process
The Following section outlines and describes the Major Impact Review process for the
variety of uses that are governed by the Board of County Commissioners by the
Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008 (ULUR) Please refer to Articles II/ and VIP in the
regulations themselves for a higher level of detail. Me following process is required
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for applications for Land use changes that are subplot to Malar Impact Review as
defined in Table 3-541 of 3-502 in Article 1111
A. Outline of Process_ The Major Impact Review process shall lonsisl of the
following procedures:
1 Pre-Applrr ation Conference (4-103 (.AIS
2 Application (4-103 i Bo
3 Delerminalikin of Completeness (4-103 (C))
4 Evaluation by the Directorate Review 14-103 t E))
5 Public #-tearing and Recommendation by+ the Planning Commission 14-
t03 (01°
6 Public Hearing and Decision by the Beard of County Corrn`1issio rs
(4-103 (Go
B Submittal Materials: The following materials shall be submitted wills a Limited
Impact Review application and are more fully defined in Sectio 4-502 or
Article IV of the ULLIR. The Director may waive or alter any of these
requirements if they are deterrrlaned to be inapptopnate or urnecessary to
determining rf the application satisfies applicatrle siarudards
T. Application Form ark Fees
2. Site Plan (4-502(14130
3 Erosion and Sed menI Control plan (4- (C ))
4 Landscape Plan (4-5D2 CXS p
5. Land Suitability Analysis (4-502(D))
5. Impact Analysis (4-502(EOi
7. lniproven-',ents Agreement, tf appropriate (4.-502(1))
li. Major Impact Review Amendment Process
Any propo ! to change conditions or app vat or a site plan approved under Thee
Regulations as a Major Impact Revew permit Shall require application to the Director
ler Amendment of a Major Impact Permit Approval. The Director shall review the
application to determine whether the proper chane constitutes a substantial
change Io the Major Impact Pearn approval pursuant to Section 4-107 of Article IV.
A Outline of Proms The review process for a: pro used iiimeridrriera of an
Approved Major Impact Review shall consist f the erring procedures.
1. Pre -Application Conlerence 14-103 (A))
2 Appl iivn (4-103 (Bo
3. Determination of Com aleteroess (4-103 (CO
4 Evaluation by the Director/Staff Review (4-103 (€))
W Decision by C hector 1:4-10403)(5tt
6. Public Hearing and Decision by the Board of Count] Commissioners
(4-103 (G))
Submittal Materials. The fig materials shall be submitted moth a major
Impact Review Amendment appIicataon and are more fully defined m Section
4-502 of Article IV of the ULUR. The Director nay waive or alter any of these
requirements if they are determined to be illappcopriate or unnecessary to
determining i11he appiication satisfies appticable standards
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1, Application Form
2. Supporting dor.iiments necensary lo evaluate the proposed reyisen(a)
3 Writlen Slate me n1 o propp3uci ernendrnen t($) which cncludes !low the
requesled amendment does not result in a substantial onange defined
here
Substantial! Change. A change to .and existeng smarmed land use
lemming aal L»� Or M069 Of MO IfOliOWMg
1 A change in /and case category.
2 A change in srte desegrl vehrdi f.rrareases
a The number of Jithatiing liners
b The metonym square footage of structures less than f 0.0
sq. ft. aver WO% arid s!nacres over 10,000 sq I/ by '10%,
it a maximum has been specifoed in a permit or approval
c Priciertaiiil traffic such the! a highway access permit or an
erftendapera to highway access pemnit s reQuan9ct as a
resuit of the change
d. The suer of the land wharh as the supped of the pears/ or
approve/
3. A chane iriiland use which creates or increases Me incompaoblify of
the use
I have read the statements above aria have provided the required attached ta1n3ilken
which is correcr and acc,.614-at e to The best of rny knowledge
.
)14--e Cz7 °eV
0, Signature of Property Ow el) yniko Powers, Nesi*ere.. Cry-1aiRaPc4 Cecep Date
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GARFIEL,# COUNTY
BUILDING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
FEE SCHEDULE
Garfield County_ pursuant 10 Bowd of County Commissioners record') Resolution N.
9QI=09. has established a fee structure (-Base Feel for the processing of each tyle of
subdivision and land use applications
The plata FPO Is at, estimate of ewe average numb of our of staff time devoted to
an applicationmu/bpi/led by an hour rale for the personnel involved the Lard
recognized that the subdrosiorl and land use application processing tir'r1+a will Crary and
that an applicant should pay for the Iola' cosl of the ''r~view which may requite
additional billing Hourly rates based on the hourly salary and, fringe I sept$ coats of
the r r .j Lt11m iii rye GOInbilked Mai ani hourly oveinead coli for the orrice wilt to
used to establish the actual cost of County stiff devoted to the revue cv? a
pa rtlouIsr project,
Actual staff iirne spent will ill tie i ii a rged against the res Fee. After the Base Fee has
be expended, the applicant wilt be bid based cn a uai Ste hours accrued Any
billing shell be paid in full prior to final considerahon of any land use permit, zonrricl
aaane ndmarit or subdivision plan Ir n applicant has pre ici Iy fa pled to pay application
Lees as recruited 11D new cr additional applications be accepted for processing until
the outstanding frons are paid.
Checks, s, including the appropriate Buse Fee sal lorfh below, must be submitted v ith
each land use application, and made payable to the Garfield County Treasurer.
Applications will not accepted without the .required application fee Base Fees are
non-refundable in full_ unless a written request for withdraw from the applicant lI
submitted prion the initial review of the Op tion materials.
Applications must include lit Partneri" Agreement Form f 'Agreement) 'set Porth below.
The Agreement establishes fhe applicant S# bid reSpiorisible fol pdyriiisrit of all mets
associated With i prcIrleaa i Ihe APiphcatiioit:, The Agreement must be signet by the
party responsible for payrnern. and submitted waith the application in order for it to be
accepted
The fallowing Base Fees shad be received by the County al the time of submittal/ of
any procedural application 10 which such few rewire Such Ease Fees shall be in
addition lo and +xclusi+ a of arty cost for publicahon or cosi of consuttrng service
determined necessary by the Board ipr the considesabon of any application or
additional County shaft time or expense not covered by the Base Fee, which nave not
otherwise been paid by the applicant to the County prior in rin et action upon the
application tendered to the County
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(Aa*ItLD COON 1 Y KLIIILDING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
BASE FEES
TYPE OF LAND USE ACTION
Vacating Public Roads & Rights -or -Ways
Sketch Plan
Preliminary Plan, Conservation Subdivision
Preliminary Plan Amen<lr7i rki
Final nal
Final Plat Amendment / Correolion Plat
nihired f l'an and Final Plat
Minor Exemption I Amendrenl
Major Exemption { Amendment
Rural Land Development Option Exemption ! Amendment
General Administrative Permit
F loodpda in Development Permit
Pipeline Develop—nerd Plan/ Amendment
Small Terriperarp,. Employee Housing
Minor Temporary Employee Housing
Limited Impact Review Amendment
Major Jill pact Review' Amendment
Rezoning: Text Amendment
Rezoning Zorge District Amendment
1
Planned LPnil Development (PUD} / Amendrnent
Cornprehensive Plan Amendment
Variance
1,tArprEJtation
Takings CDete rminatieri
Planning Sieff Hourly Rate
▪ Planning Director
■ Senior Planner
▪ Planning Technician
• Secretary
Coy illy Surveyor Review Fee +(in orie review of
Pfiai's, Phial Plats, Exemption o, plats)
Mylar Recording rding Fee
Page 2
BASE FES
5400
$325
5675 + a pplioa1ion agency
review fee; and outside
consultant review fees, as
authorized pursuaril to the
Regulations, such as the
Colorado C3eogac Survey
5
5200
5100
$1,13+5
5300 a $300
S400/5300
5400 15300
5250
5400
5400 / 5300
550
$OL]
O0IMOO
$525 / $400
$300
S450
55001 300
5450
3250
$250
NO FEE
550.50
540.50
533.; 5
53OE00
AmendedDetermined by SUr,reyorS
$11 — 11 page
$10 each adortinnaI page
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The following guidelines shall be used for the administration of the fee strrectioe ser
forth above
T. All applications shall be submitted with a signed Agreement for Payment form set
prlh b»aw.
2, County staff shall keep accurate record of actual time required for the processing
of each land use application, zoning amendment, or ;5irbdivis.ir ri application. Any
additional billing will occur commensurate with the additional costs rrccurred by
the County as a result of having to take more time that that covered by the base
tet.
3. Any billings shall' be paid prior to final consideration of any land use permit,
zoning amendment, or subdivision plan All additional costs shall he paid to the
execution of the written resolution confirming action on the application.
4. Final Plats, Amended or Corrected Plats. Exemption Plats or Permits will not be.
recorded or issued until all fps P ve limen paid.
5 In the event that the Board determines that special expertise Is needed to assist
therm in the review of a land IWse permit, zoning amendment. or aubdiwrsipai
pplr titian. such casts will be barn* by the applicant and pail prior to Old final
consideration of the application All additional costs shall be pend prior to the
execution of the written resolution confirming action cin the application,
8, If an application involves multiple reviews: lim Applicant shall be charged the
highest Base Fee listed above.
7. Types of 'Procedures" s" not listed In the above chart will be charged at an hourly
rate basod on the pertinent planning staff rata IMO above.
el The Planning Director shall establish appropriate guidelines for the nollection of
Additional Fillings as recut/veil
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r ARFEELD COUNTY BUILDING AND PLANNiNG DEPARTMENT
PAYMENT AGREEMENT FORM
rShailbe sut±mrtithi Vr.rr1 applecariorrJ
GARFIFI.DCOUNTY {F is tCCUNTY)and crrys2BIRivich
Property Owner {hereinafter OWNER} } agree as follows
t OWNER hos ttwbrnrltoe lo COUNTY an oppl ieution for s uia. Irn act Rawcw. Pruevaririq
{hereinafter. THE .PROJECT}.
2 OWNER understands and agrees Mal Garfield County Rr soluliOn 98-00_ as
amended. establishes a tee schedule for each type of sJbdrvrsPan or land use review
app'icalioatit , and the garde nes teethe adre• nistration of the fee structure.
3. QMER and COUNTY agree that because of the si .. , nat4kre or Scope of the
proposed project it is nol possible at thie time to ascertain the full extent of the casts
involved proses ng the application O'MEFR agrees to make payment of the Base Fee,
established far the PROJECT, and to thereafter permit additional Cots IC f bifled to
C]`4'aNER. QWNER agrees to make addrrional paymentsupon notification by the COUNTY
when they are necessary els COSIS Ori' Inca r "r,1
4 The Ease Fee shall be in addrlion to and exclusive of any cost lar publication or
cost of consulting service determined necessary by the Board of County'Conirriisioners for
1hr considcra'ion of an application ar additional COUNTY staff lime or expense not covered
by the Base Fee If actual recorded costs exceed the initial Base Fee, OWNER shall pay
additional billings to COUNTY to reimburse the COUNTY for Vie proce sing of the
PROD CT mentiorred above. .0%1VER ackripowbedgie5 that all billinP shlall be paid prior Ia
the final COOSICreitaliOln by the COUNTY of any land use permit. /caning amendirient, or
subdivision plan.
PROF ERTY OWNER (OR AUTHORIZED RE PR ESEFJTATIVE)
?igneture AirnikoPoirmi President Crystal Ranch Corp Dili
9 - //
Krfn kb i:tPrt!.ojrirA'r C Ii' rt 'tr Cr c
Print Name
Halting Address:
dt l fro : Iii rt
Agmen,
r 4
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Section 3 - Application Narrative
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Section 3 - Application Narrative [TLS]
A narrative explaining the purpose of the application and supporting materials that address
the standards and criteria found in Articles III and VII of the Unified Land Use Resolution of
2008.
Applicant Response:
Crystal Ranch Corp is the owner of approximately 414.8 acres in Garfield County
with Parcel Number 239323400131 and a physical address of 13112 Highway 82.
The property is zoned Rural and has a Future Land Use designation of Residential
Medium (6 to <10 AC/DU). For a number of years prior to the enactment of the
Garfield County Zoning Ordinances in 1978, an operation for the extraction of sand
and gravel existed on approximately 68 acres of the Crystal Ranch Corp property.
On February 22, 1980 an application was made by John G. Powers to Garfield
County for the issuance of a Special Use Permit for continued sand and gravel
extraction and processing, and the establishment of a gravel washing and concrete
batch plant as part of the operations. John G. Powers was issued a special use
permit for "extraction of natural resources and the processing of natural resources
by the establishment of gravel washing plant and a concrete batch plant."
(Resolution 80-58)
The present sand and gravel mining extraction activity will continue on this site,
along with the existing gravel washing and processing operations and the concrete
batch plant, until April 28, 2013 following which date only the batch plant operation
will continue. Lafarge currently holds the lease for the sand and gravel extraction
operation and the existing concrete batch plant and wishes to continue the concrete
batch plant operation on site for an additional 15 years. The following are photos of
the concrete batch plant operations on the site.
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South and west elevations of the concrete batch plant.
South and east elevations of the concrete batch plan.
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X4'
Concrete batch plant raw material storage east elevation.
Concrete batch plant raw material storage west elevation.
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Concrete batch plant operations south elevations.
Since after April 28, 2013 the mined material for the batch plant will need to be
trucked in from off-site, submittal of a Major Impact Review application is required
to obtain Garfield County approval in advance for the shift in the way the batch plant
material will be obtained. Phased reclamation of the extraction site is currently
underway and most of the reclamation will be performed prior to April of 2013. The
remaining reclamation (batch plant site, mainly) will be performed when the batch
plant lease term expires in 2028. The sand/gravel material to be imported to the site
will include material from the Cerise Pit if approved,
The following is Crystal Ranch Corp's Major Impact Review Application for
Processing, as defined in the Garfield County Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008,
as amended. Specifically, Processing will be for the continuation of the existing
concrete batch plant operations on approximately 5.841 acres of land where the
existing concrete batch plant operations reside. The Major Impxt Review portions
of this Application include the following:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Application Form and Fees
Application Narrative
Ownership and Statement of Authority
Assessor's Map, Adjacent Property Owners, and Mineral Interests
Vicinity Map (4-502(C)(2)
Site Plan (4-502(C)(3))
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (4-502(C)(4))
Landscape Plan (4-502(C)(5))
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• Land Suitability Analysis (4-502(0))
• Impact Analysis (4-502(E))
• Improvements Agreement, if appropriate (4-502(1))
• Compliance with Article VII, Standards, particularly Division 1, 2, 3, 7-
810 (Industrial Standards) and 7-814 (Mining and Extraction Use).
Additionally, Crystal Ranch Corp has also prepared a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment to request changing the property designation on the Future Land Use
Map from Residential Medium to Rural Employment Center for approximately 24
acres including and around the existing concrete batch plant. The Comprehensive
Plan Amendment portion of this Application addresses the following:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
The existing comprehensive plan and/or any related element thereof
is in need of the proposed amendment; and
The proposed amendment is compatible with the surrounding area,
and the goals and policies of the Plan; and
The proposed amendment will have no major negative impacts on
transportation, services, and facilities; and
The proposed amendment will have minimal effect on service
provision, including adequacy or availability of facilities and
services, and is compatible with existing and planned service
provision; and
The proposed amendment is consistent with the logical expansion of
services; and
The county or the general area in which an amendment is proposed
has changed or is changing to such a degree that the amendment is
in the public interest; and
Strict adherence to the Plan would result in a situation neither
intended nor in keeping with other key elements and policies of the
Plan; and
The proposed plan amendment has a significant public benefit; will
promote the public welfare and will be consistent with the £pals and
policies of the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan and the
elements thereof.
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The following application participants have provided Applicant Responses in
Crystal Ranch Corp's Major Impact Review Application for Processing and the 2030
Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Applicant Responses are all identified in a bold
font and the consultant responsible for the Applicant Response is identified in
[brackets] per the following:
[Owner] Crystal Ranch Corp Kimiko Powers
[TLS] The Land Studio, Inc. Doug Pratte
[HH] Holland and Hart, L.L.P. Art Daily
[Title Co] Land Title Guarantee Company Christie Blackard
[SE] Sopris Engineering L.L.C. Yancy Nichol
[SH] Skip Hudson Traffic Consultant Skip Hudson
[ZA] Zancanella and Assoc. Tom Zancanella
[CTL] CTL 1 Thompson, Inc. John Mechling
[Lafarge] Lafarge North America Inc. Sean Frisch
[BG] Balcomb and Green P.C. Scott Balcomb
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Section 4 - Ownership, Mineral Interests, and Statement of
Authority
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Crystal Ranch Corp Concrete Batch Plant Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Major Impact Review
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Section 4 - Ownership (Title Co) and Statement of Authority [HH]
Copy of the deed showing ownership. Additionally, submit a letter from the property owner(s) if the
owner is being represented by another party other than the owner. If the property is owned ty a
corporate entity (such as an LLC, LLLP, etc.) Please submit a copy of recorded "Statement of
Authority" demonstrating that the person signing the application has the authority to act in that
capacity for the entity.
Applicant Response:
The following Title Commitment has been provided by Land Title Guarantee Company for
the Crystal Ranch Corp property located at 013114 Highway 82, Carbondale, CO 81623 with
Garfield County Parcel Number 239323400131:
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Land Title Guarantee Company
Land Tide
pr... 'sad EL::
Property Addrf_e4_
OL3114 HIGHWAY 82 -CARBONDALE, CI) It1823
RuyerfEtir wee:
A IIU YER TO EE DETERMINED
SelkriOwnee-
CRY I AI_. J J NC[[ CORP., A COLORADO CORPORATION
Mite! 03-0 4-20 t 1
Our crib` Number: CW6341061i6•2
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NoIc; Qnnr an original camm[iment has been issued, any subsequent
modllleatlons WE be enaphas[aed b.}' underlining.
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Neel map or directions EDF 'MU upnmbaA &sin Check eMii Land Title's web ske ai -.linc.m111
Filr diPVC IDIIS CD any vt"our 54alike beC21 � m
ErfINiATE OF TITLE. FEES
'T kn. CI lI1liihiu!Ild
�! 7 -.ms r :;rt .....i -,a„: in Cu:warff will h• closing this tsinzi i211, sbC7 .Nati. WI
vs.+
411.94 , t o
$$250. 00
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.aik..xru Luwen
..s Lr:c, CAN
LAND TITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY
INVOICE NO. GINS -3181
HOLLAND AND HART
L1&iEM,]N
ASPEN, CO al.15111
ART DAILY
tuner°. CRYST'A'. RANCH [xrk�. .a a:rii.awamj coR ro A 7[0N
AddrN : D14114 HTGHIA'AY Jfp CARJ3ON[}AL.E. CO Bi iaa
mak*: rak*: tk l : Marrh
Oker ND. CVLIballUbll6i a
!nm° nr CJllalAE
.J L.0 (::nn-n711rnen[
FPAP3i•.li 1 ,r! 111v
$194 00
3950 00
- Amouni Due -
$444.00
13irc and pu abke upon receipt.
Far FkeruIt[o ice plume neper 01m:dee No_ GINS -31g1
Pii6219r mkt. t'Ir ka payable La:
L..nd Title CuaraiLtee- C i poy
9 5 Lriccimuud II°rliira J3L4xi. Suite 125
Qrce-r uod ViLlugg, CO SO1114701
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t}Jd Repniblic Nncloonl. Title Ia ii:a a ii a perry
ALTA COMMITMENT
Our OCJer o_ t:>r4'�3INFf7I -.
Sche+dole A Cut, .,:
Pr reily d'lresz:
013114 82 c R3OND. ]_F.. CO l f 2`2
]_ EIIfecri+e Daly: February 1U, 2417 at :DD P.M.
2. PaLiey ie he !swing!. and Prnl744Gmd loured:
"'E]3] ° OirnmLtmer i
Prn Ita srl bum];
A f ll r'IR. TO IW DETERMINED
ED
3. The estate at iritewrr.vii in thr Lind drscrilvcd or rererrrd ED in this Oinurdirment and rryeri it herein i5:.
A Fee Simple
d, r'irlc to the estate al' JIrerrsI Layered the- eiftti'r date hereof ve9ted 'ue
CRYSTAL RANCH CORP., A CLMLO12.ADO CORPORATION
5. The Land referred la in IltJsr C'.umesilmerrl h demi-bed as. fellows!
SEE ATTACHED PAGE(5) FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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Our Order Noo. GV'63i1[ 11.2 ] I6.2
KCAL DESCRIPTION
A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE. .rJ 1 I EW I1:I12SELil OF SECTION 23, LOTS 1, 2, a, '1, 5, 6,
7.1, 10- t1, 12, 13 OF SECTION M. LOIS]. 6, 7, S. 4 OF SE•CTON 27, TOWNSHIP 7
SOUTH., RANGE 8B WEST OF THE ETH PRINCIPAT. MERIDIAN, N, COUNFY OF GARFIELD. STATE
OF COLORADO: SAID PARCEL BEING MORE P: ['r•1'IL Uf_A] LY DI LRLBED A5 FOLLOWS!
L L1MM.ENCIKG Al 'THE SOIJTAF:AST CORN LW SAID SECTION 23, A GARFIELD COLINTiY
SURVEYOR BRASS CAI' IN' PLACE. THE POI['T {JF RFGLNNING; THENCE S I14 )h:U1 E,J 11.'
W ALONG '111E B:ihI"F'€.1 LY LINE 13F SECTION 20 A DISTANCE OF 1360 ] B FEET TO BIN
• S[xTl•.F..NT11 CORNER OF SECTION 26 A.NU ShL:T911N S, A BLM CAP IN LACE; THENCE
Ct1NTINU]NC ALONG SAID EASTER! Y 111'41:1::5 01 DEGREES 11' IS ` W 862.42 FEET; 'THENCE
L EAVING SAID EASTI-RLY LINE 5 ,B9 DEGREES 58' S " W ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF
(L 1v I N'A ENT LOT B A DISTANCE OF 441.01 FRET 7D TI IL; NOPTDIFAST CORNER OF THAT
PARCEL L OF LAND DESCRIBED TN 12 I_'CI':p•I'IL9A NO, 241141 OF THE GARFIELD COUNTY CLERK
AND RECORDER' OF•EICh:, A RE.JJAR AND CAP L.S. 019598 IN PLACE; THENCE: S (12
DEGREES 34 54' ALONC THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY CIE SAID PARC:E,L 131.10 FEET TL] A
P ER AR AN CAP L.E. 1.2714.1.2 IN PLACE; THRICE U.J LM.:.ALO G SAM EASTERLY LINE
S 32 DEGREES EES 28' 54' lAr 135.Q0 FEET TO A L E:BAR AND CAP L.S. II 276131N PLACE.:
IIF F..CE CONTINUING ALONG EASIEP.LY LINE S ria DFCRF?FS 20' 54' 1A' 473.01) FELT
TO ABIF.11,+ R AND CAP L.S. 0.19511 IN PLACE' THENCF: 1:ON`1'LNLIL ALONG SA]D EASTERLY
:INF 510 DECREES 47' 54" W 964.40 FEET 10 A REBAR AND CAF L.S. 11.19598 Lid
LACE; THENCE COM.] N LJ I N( AL.ONC SAID EASTERLY LINE S 36 DEGREES' 5S' ] d' W 245.100
L L r TO A 1 EI3AI2 AND CAP LS. 019553 IN PLACE; THENCE C[5N•]•LA LI Irx L: ALONG: SAID
IN: A, 'J'EI LY 1 I X11" ti 7,(I DECREES 31' 51' W 5flL 43 KEEL' ID A 1'U1NT ON THE NORTHERLY
RLY
I CHT -QF -W: Y OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. it3, RF+.11,112 AND CAP L.S. k1E1594 IN PLACE;
THENCE Ir 7.5 DECREES. 11' illi" art' A11./NG SA1D NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY 86.22 I'L3EI;
THETrCE CONTINUING ALONG: SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT -OE -WAY N17 13PGRE1'S ici' 72 F.
Ela -Ill []1.J•; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG' SAID RI(H1' r r.1 'AY N 7a LIEGREE5 49' 3B" W
LI14J.00 FEET; THENCE CDNT1N[JTNG ALONC SAID RKI1 [I' -LOP -WAY 5 ] 7 DEGREES ED' 22" W
L20-00 FEET: T -PENCE: CONT1J U[NC ALONC SAID [RIGHT-OF-WAY N 75 DEGREES 41' OR" W
ALONC SAN) NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY 21111.32 FRET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAND
RIGHT-OF-WAY Ir 72 DECREE 19' 381 W 1111,110 FEET: •i•I IENCE CONTTINLIING ALONG SAID
RIGHT -OE WAY N 11.9 PEURLLS 00' 3:9" W 37.17 FEET TO A POINT ON THE F)4STF..RT.Y UNE
OF GOVERNMENT LOT 13, A REEAR AND CO L.S. t27fiI3 IN PIACE.,. HE.NCL LEAV'INC'. SAM
RING] ]T -OF -WAY [r 010 DEGREb5 (I.i' IK 7, ' Al ');NC' 7'11.E EASTERLY LINE OF GOVERNMENT LOT
L 3 A DISTANCE (IF .II2.7 i I' F.I 7' TO A. REBAE ] AND CAP L.S. 027613 IN PLACE; THEN( F
LEAVJN{ SAID EASTERLY LINE 5 84 DECREES 41' 011' W 251.75 hEE • •I'{] A REIM r{ AND
[',1]> 1 .4. {'?_?1I3 TN PLACE: THENCE N 611 J)EJI EES 3L]' 53' 'l{L' 452.94 f I T TO A POINT
ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID r.[i)vrWHS{Er' r LOT 13. A RER' R AND CAP L.S. 427613
IN PLACE: THENCE N T ; F€F;F 50' 33' W ALONG SAM NORTHERLY LINE 787.55 FEET
TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SAID .TATE HIGHWAY NCI_ a, A REFLA,R
AND CAP LS. 0'751.3 LN PLACE; THENCE N 72 DECREES 50' or W. ALONG ONGr SAID
NOT{FLTEt Lr RICA]' -OF -WAY 2I1D1I7 PEET. THFNCF CONTU' UINC ALOMJ SAID NORTHERLY
RIi III -OF -WAY h7 73 DEIGREE.S 16' 366" \ir' 13'.41 F•Efl'; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID
NORTHERLY R[GETT-OF-W, .Y J\LONL: 'El IE ARL: DE A CURVE To THE LEFT HA 'TNG A RADIUS CDIUS OF
L2,1I.IXI I h.F.L• AND A CENTR&L ANGLE OF 1 i DECREES 3::I' 13f1` A IIS"['r1NC:L LA, 597.30
F'EF..T'C11OR.D BEARS N, 62 DEGREES ti -t' :{r" 6' 594.95 FEET); THENCE CONTINUING ALONG
SAD NORTHERLY J I{ H•r OW -WAY 5 B9 DEGREES 08' 53" W 32.11] PEh-1• •]YJ A (MOT
RIGHT -01; WAY I IONl:'[ti+1ENT IN 1'LACE: THENCE CON]. 1Nui NG ALONG SAID' NORTHERLY
RICHT-I aE_w:4y` N 77 DEGREES 36' 38" W 1.11. TO E 1°:1 •-r TO A CDOT RIGHT-OF-WAY
MON UrviLo r° IN PUCE, THENCE COIN 11N LJIH1: A r ONG; SAID NORIHERLY L IGrFILI'-0!•-1AIAY 5 89
[DF:r: RL:Ik=} 09' 30' W 340.31 FEET 10 A POINT ON THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY [.INF, OF DIXON
S11.JIFIDI VISION AS AMENDED; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY N 04
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Orulr Order NN: GAA'fi31111621 ti -2
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
DECREES 00' 21" IA' ALONG TEE EAS I"E:RI.Y LDIE OF SAID SLIHI_]J\ IsioN AND SAID
EASTERLY LINE [• LTENDED 1UU!I.+I9 FPEET TO POINT ON 1-3-1E NORTHERLY LINE o['
GOVERNMENT LOT 8 OF Stun SECTION El_ THENCE N SS DEGREES :IV 33' E ALONG SAID
NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID DOVER MEA' 1 L.{LI-r 0 A DISTANCE OF 55,41] FEET TO TI -w;
SOUTHWEST c_:O1. ri ER OF SAID f OVEI NM ENT LOT 1; TFIN N{; N 00 DEGREES 35' 3T E ALONG
THF WESTERLY LINE OF SAID UJ\ ERNME.NT I_[Ti 1 A .DISTANCE OF YL9.3Q FEET TO THE
NO12T I IEAST SIXTEEN -111 CORNER OF .SAIF] svcrioN 27, A ELM CAP IN PLACE; THENCE
ALONG THE NCJf I I IL'1LLY LIME sAID LUT 1 S '8E DFGREF:S 41' 05' £. INIC.S2 FRE1 'L 3
THE NORTH 5IXTEEI TFT CORKER OF SAID .SECTION ?.T ANL) SECTION 26. A ELLM CAP IN
P1 'ACL; 'THENCE S 134 DECREES 59' USG' F ALONC UTE NORTHERLY L[N'E: {. F GOVERNMENT LOT
4 AND LOT 3 OF SAID SECTION 26 A DISTANCE OF 2923.75 FEE[' TO THE E QRTN-CFN 1 Ek
SIXTH -N111 CORNER OF SAI1] SECTION 21G, A ELM CAP IN PLACE; THENCE S E3I JiliGKEES
49' C. ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF GOVERNMENT LOT 2 A DISTANCE' OF 131)1'i.8:
FEEL TO THE NORTHEAST SIXTEENTH C11.1RNER OF SAID SjC 1"11itiJ 2I, alt 3 L(4" o4LLfM1NLINI
CAP L.S. olg595.5ET DT PLACE; "I H F NCEs' N 04 DEGREES 17n 35' t. ALONG THE wEls 1'F 1iL"Y'
LINT •- t'1i• rim 'Ix E1,1NEM OI .\1 n SECTION 3.6 A DISTA.N4; E[ OF 1370.95 FEET TL] TILE
Ertl'I SIXTEENTH CORNER OF SAID SECTION ''Ai AND SECTION 23. A ELM CAP 1NPLACE:
IJ IENCE N 01 DF.C, L[ s 15' 55' W ALON : r1I I: V4°'CSTERLY LINE 0.1.'11 I E E lr 2SE1 i OF .SAID
SECTION 23 % DISTANCE OF 2:603.:i3 FEET TO THE EAST CF.N rl.:ra : I}{TE7=.NTH car NJ;JL OF
SAW SLIsT]UN 22, A ELM CAI` LA'- PLACE; THENCE N 119 DECREES 5P .51" E ALONC. THE
NORIHERLY [.TNF: 'JF SAID E Ir 2SE1? 1 A DISTANCE OF 12:37-05 FRT TO TH L•. EAST QUARTER
CORNER I IF .S, I l) SE CTION 23. A COUNT 1' SURVEYOR BRASS CAP IN PLACE; THENCE S 02
DEG./IF:FS 43' 115' E ALON{, TI -11: .ASTERLY LINE OF SAID SI•::'I1ON 23 +A DISTANCE {}F
L321,92 FEET TO THE SO(' 111 SIX'EEENTH CORNER )F' SAID SECTION 23 AND SECTION 24, :A
BEM CAP IN PLACE; 'THENCE CONTINEJ [NG A1.ONC TILE EASTERLY LTNR OF SAID SECTION 23
S ire DEE REVS 47' 351 13.2"'2.21 FFM' I1« "1'1 IL DINT OF BEGINNING,
TOGETHER TIM; PROPERTY DESCRIEED IRV INSTRUMENT RECORDED JLINi a. 2110L IN BOOR
12 .i
A'I' PACE 902 AND INSTTILUMI•:!J r xrCCIRDED AUGUST 4. 'LIU]Y: IN BOOK 1501 AT PAGE
322
EXCEPTING THE PA.RC:I E LIE LAND RECORDED ]N INSTRUMENT RECORDED AAPRIL. 1e, 2IX11 IN
BOOK ENS AT PAIL 1359 AND PARCF..I. OE LANLI RECORDED N INS'T 1 LJ 1.tl•:r r RECORDED
N11v1 r 1131: I( 2. 21107 UNDER RFfF.WT1o1 ' NO3. 735]7.
COUNTY OF GARFTF.TI
STATE OF COLORADO
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;..1 i :''. i
tu'.a:�'pRlrrllr�]
flee r Oriirr Ni, el4631jcir1. ] 6-2
f i�� 1n�lir� an I &1Ii Sea to be :issued will contain eater, Linn to air fnF1owing tudegs ths Same are dlsLira rat
:sil.Li}Eal[lion of L Cclnapai y'_
414. Mlereltli IlieCeig', aiui iIMiwi lr; Ihr Public 14 vi tier is hwrl sILLI L.uul!J br &Welrilarr' by AtY
rir.pc Hod Idle Laud III may. to Ir<1anr1rd by Irrlramei In palmminlori L1i.v 1.441,1
Eirweroatin. IItlI' sir il1r-nr-nliri,noel. r clnitr li thereof, nal allawn by iter!L'ulrlri' I rrrvxIe
Any encroachment, eneurnhreace, L irainiJrrq. ' -adverse ct se ciromalance affecting die Title that woadd 1Pe
dtscLnsed by an acr:rrrlrlc 411d 1:011Ip10e Land Sun{ev of the Land sod rinl show° ri L' the Prilrlic kc.L•rirxls,
Any Gere, ori rl1 II to 1'n. fox aer4°let;i, labor or ci II,IF I lai'rvcDripTr ur me ailer t'urnl;Toed. Imposed by luta' and nor
5.11uwn by ahs puhlld: TIt'rlai Lt+,
ti ILaifniw, 1i'etly, eticiMbrtltea, ud+rcrau cLaLm4 or other lirillert, Ir ;any, I,wnl rl, f1rrl alrin'3Lr1ug Ili ills IILt recuit.
ntIachLiig +ubsequeul t -a flat efr"ecilw ilii herrn!' boll prior Iii the dine the prirposi iI insured arqulres of retard
Caf '. 1 ie rhe eel I fir irilernAl are 11111114Age therein (reword_ by IbLa Cammdtr ieot.
{n'' Taxes or asses3namis 021 awe mail Jiliuv,r AN rKi... eng liens lip' the records of any laxl nA aullloriiv' that levies. r s� ;
nil 4KI L-Asnn 11Is Ihn rat prrrrrly or by like PiiI lIc H ecordi: Ib) proceedliLp b? A Is blii Mj .iicy I IuJ Pay Main 111 la h...,
or immure iia. or nii Len% of Such prtlfeedi.IH , ..''•Isrihr r ire toil lluiwio iry Nil n r•Irrili Int svirh o lL'nr;k or by Iii Piihll
Ilsrtilrill
r {a) firipatenterf rlarinra., {Lid Irmmeilo;'hmi t. '?A xIMlunspntcrrla or in Acts aulllrnrl lopl the lsi.'uance tli. reef:
{rj V'a(I tight, .la rris ibr IQ Wieder, whlct '. ovt the matters excepted.. under {a}, (b)- or (c) arc abrawti by
ilii• I'iiLrl>i(:ll�rxKII,
11.:XiSITIAC 1 VASES AND TE ANCP S. IF ANY.
RICHT OF PICO PRII? I'f1'ld OF A VEIN OR LODE TO EXTRACT ANT) 1 MOVF AMORE
TELEREFFtOM SHOULD TRE SAME 1313 FOUND TO PEN F'ritAll 1. o irt' rlil{S 1':(:'L• 1 iI.: N]i I'.1411SE
A5 RESERVED MI UNITED STATES S PATEr' T RECORDED MARCH' J 4, J 8'd.1, IN BOOR 12 AT
PAGE 3OT,
11.1 h: L I I 1 111 ] H F 11 1 )14 ()F A VI ON tJ}L 11.01)L '10 Lx.t. MCI' ANL) REMOVE HIS .ORE
IIiF'.kL'I I ai'wl ',I II II II Ii IJII+SAM';LLL. FOUND 10pies uncut ORINTERSECT THE PREMISES
H F',1dt',I1 ' . i 'ti: I I x A ND A RIGID' CT WA's' FOR L ILIIJiS OR CANALS col s:rRI ]l,Tr) By
rNli.:^►I.r r]lriitpT " OF THE. UNITED STATES, AS RESERVED E IN LINJ L E:LJ S'I'ATES IrA'tl?N
RECORDED IN BOOK 13 AT PAGE :i•26.
11. IflM—I'l' l}l '1'111;. PRtiPI i1=•Fl.]I2 OF A VEIN OR LODE TO EXTRACT AND REMOVE HIS OI
1111..RLPIiUM. $EIL]lll_U THR SAME 13P FOUND TO I' 1'.NI:'I'RATL OR liV1LRSECT THE PREMISES
111 WAY BRANTFI) ANO A RIGI1 1' [711'' 4A'.' V FOR d'11 l 111 S lilt CANALS COKSTRUCTED BY
TI IL AUTHORITY fll'• THI 1!NI1 1':i] ,l'ATES., AS RESERVED. IN UNIT` D rFAITS I'ATJ".+]T
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ALTA COMMITMENT
sic lirelmle Fi 1
(Requirements)
The fotlo ri are the requ[reraritryls in, Ion erunplira[
r Ordsi- Ni. logit:51 16Z1l -2
+vm nt lo or t' r the acconnt of Ibrt grantais ormfi.fi
.6a cs of the full c:rauxiclrrill irap Ric lhv mule or tnteres! io Iw
Insured
Fir, p�a in Ir iri wry(s) creating the € slate Of JoL sesL io 6L ULuL eel lit exembed and ilnly Fled rnr eccui d,
'THIS COMM11i41LiNT I5 FOR INFORMATION ONLY, AND NO POT.ICY WIT 1. IMF:fS..Sti
eUl LANT HERETD.
NOTE: THF. ({ '4hAI'1TIhNT peas NFT REFLECTTFTE STTNTUS OF T[TLE TO WATER RIGHTS.
t }rRF ENT ,TION OF SAID RIGHTS -
x![71'[°+;:
THIN IN C NI 1:FTh•1 VNI IS NOT A REPORT OR REPRESENTAT[C)N AS TO NUMERAL
INTERESTS, AND SHOULD NOT EE USED,.Oft k t IEA) UPON, IN (:i];,IN1•:C.["I0N maul
NC TIL:F EKES. "I1JAI I4I; .SF.T FORTH IN CRS 24-G5.5-103:
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ALTA COMM1Tlo1ENT
Sch$duLe B-2
(Exceptions}
Our Order Nui. (pwti:1I1I li:? Hi .1
] he pnlicy or po1IcLts Io be isssued ,wi]I corm uri rxcr]d;®mx tin Ih,r foRiovii g imams the salrnc arc •clisposed
of to like 3alibi;at lieu of Lk Company:
TFCCIrtl]EL3 13•:BRUAR ' 19. t923 IN BOOK 73 .'T PAGE 130.
12, RIGHT OF PROPRIETOR OF A VFW OR LOUIE 10 EXTRACT AND REMOVE ILIS ORE
THF.RFFROM SHOULD DIE IE SAML 131 FOUND TO PENETRATE OR TNTERSFCT THF ]EREMJSES
AS RESERVED IN UNITED SIATES PATENT RECORDED MAY 41 0. UM. IN BOOK 12 Al
PAGE 48-5_
13, RIGHT OF PROPRIETOR OF A VEIN d']i2 1.01n.: TO EX•FR'4GrT AND REMOVE HIS ORE
THEREFROM SHOULD THE SAME BE POUND TO PENETRATE {}R INTERSECT THE PLTEM]SiES
AS RESERVED IN UNITED STATES PATENT RECfR DE.0 MAY n, I I. IIS' I#L1{J IK 12 AT
PAGE Mt
11. RESER `ATONE AS CONTAINED IN DEED FROM EDITH JAMES. ALSO KNOWN N .AS EDITH S
JAMES, FREEMAN S. JAMES. AT.SO }y NiTIA'N AS F.S. JAMES AS J' RE IMA[ • SI f L'L1 JAM] S
AND SHIRLEY L. SPARKS (F.OI2ra1L.ItLY til -1114 .EY L. JAMES) 'IO RICHARD L' MARTIN AND
VLrILMA S. MARTEN, RECORDED JANUARY LINA].`!' 3J , /959, IN BOCK 315 AI PAGE LO,
PROVIDING AS FOLLOWS: AND PROVIDED FURTHER T11AI THE GRANIOPS HEREIN, FOR
THEMSELVES, THEIR HEIR'S, E) ECUTORS, JMINII II'L{A'IiiS AND ASS,I{TN:5 Ia..51-14 `h:,
ANJJ ExCI?:F''L' morki • rHI' CONVEYANCE. AN UNDIVIDED I.' INTEREST IN AND TO ALL
OR, GAS AND OTHER MINERALS IN DR UNDER SMD LAND. OR V'HI1CH MAY BE
RECOVERED THEREFROM. AND ALSO 1 ]II° Iii' 111 ISI; INIC IkPISS .AND F..GRIS TOGO UPON
SA I1 ] 1 4MS AND DRILL, PROSPECT Ft3R, AND PRODUCE. ANY .SLrC]I OIL, GAS OR
OTTER MINERALS. SUBJECT TO THE CONDI-170N THAT THE CPWNERS OF SUCH R[—S RVD
MTNTR2AI. F:STATFF. W'I].I. LIR I EQ.LJI rd .I} 1.O PAY rJ IL' SUR]. ACE OWNER ALL DAMAGES
L'J4 C:AS)C]NI?L] RY ANA I)RLLLLNU, PROSPECTING, OR OTHER PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
15 '+S TO A PORTION OF THE EL; 3 OF THE SDUTHE.ASTIA OF SECTION 2:I, AND OF THE
NEJr'4NE1. S AND LOTS 1 TO 1a OF SF.. 2TON 26. SAN]) AN GRAVEL LEASE BETWEEN
RICH AND C. M.'Li fN AND WILMA S. MAR'T[N, AS LESSORS AND ANDY ZEA LOCK, IR.
A.ND MARTIN SCOTT ZL,MLOCK, AS LESSEES, FOR A TERM OF YEARS. DATED FEBRUARY
27, 10+3 RECORDED FEBRUARY 27, 191i:S.
f]° OF WAY FOR THE NICBOLS DITCH AS SHOWN BY [4IAP AND STATEMENT FILED FOR
RECORD JUNE 1, MS AS DOCUMENT Na 1414•1-H.
y'r. Rk FIT'S OFF WAY I'OR THE N ICHOLS DIICH. THE FIRST ENLARGEMENT OF THF: KRIS)
LSI I'CH AND THE SECOND ENLARGEMENT OF THE ILEISO DITCH..' S JEV1L1ENCED B'Y
DECREE RECORDED FEBRUARY 3, I#i I TN TOOK 301. AT PALE. 18, CERIIFE: TE OF
WATER RIGHTS k.E.COIti h1 'tIA 7a, 1958 IN ISCHJK 309 AT PAGE 30 AND C�lf'17FICATE
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.AII CCF NI N1 11 Iai F '+ 1
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1'1 pi'II L'LII2 ROAD PL: RPCISFS A S 1.1R,4kN 1 1.1 II 'WARRANTY DEED FROM JOFEN f,
1 1 1 P4 1 1.N 10 Ed( HARD C. MAR 111'4 Ar' 1 r 1Ik' I L 1A: S. -MARTEN; RECORT3 :I) j L 11 ' 1.i. 19 3
11' 1' .h 447 AT PAGE I?B AI4IT AS CONVEYED IN DEI) RECCR1 . 1 , F'R11 16. 2002 UNDER
1KL.L.F' JON Ftil . YigiKs2.
a1I. 131;.in Of WAY LASEAE TTri}'1`L-lh 1IKIFtiLI'AIN 5'T1TtSILLE.1'11IOCiEAND TELEGRAM
COMPANY AS CALIW IELk pfl ItECO D IN $1x11[ .1 5.1 AT 'AGE isok
?I L.A!+E'. KM TO U S_ WEST COMMIMICA 1 IC On. INC A.S GRANTED BY Il14STRI.'MEN1
RI' C MOM MN 14 1991 IN EOM IB AT PAGE 419.
ZZ RIGI1T nip WAY F %S1'-MhN1 I1) U.S. WEST co 1141- IC TON . PiK. AS tRANTED BY
NS 11I'A 'A ' 1' Nbt O DED JULY 2L. i 91 TN BOOK Ms NI' PALE in.
a IMAM M [p»• 1'4' Y EASEMENT IO HOLY CIfOSSL.L f•C i NW; ?1S.' CK 16,1 ION, INC. 1"O1R AN
17 EL,TR1{; TRANSMISSION OR DISTI;;IIi L' I It ire 1 !NI' S GRANTED IW INSTRLFMENT
RECORDLARCH al, 1972 IN U{KJx 1Th ..I I.•';F I.
21 RIG1I l' oI' %'iA Y EASEMENT TO 9 -HOLY CROSS P LFC !RIC ASSOC IA I ION, INC, AS GRANTED
BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED MAY 25, 117:1 IN 90(1k •1 5 AT PAGE T
VEL LI C {ilr VIAY EASEMENT TO LIOI.Y CROSS 11.1'C1'I C ASSOCIATION, ILC.. AS GR.d►1':'1'v_CJ
1! `. TRIf'41EN'T REC'oRDFP 3 6, lid L in,1011 S14 AT PAG b115 AND IFPCOOR(E:L1
POI& AT PAGE iI AND IRI CORDEf .%4.'K U T .. 1955 Di
KOOK 431 1I PAGE.281.
R1Gwr OF W. N' EASE '1S EU 11 LY CROM ENERGY ASGRAM E.13 eY l'+:S'1 BUMF Tf
FifiCORDP-1) NIA% 30. MOM BOOK 11113 A7 PAGE 639, IN W IIlI1 lila AT PAGE 6-11
A -ND EN lil.°IIC I I1 r AT PAGE 613
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:Ar.TA COM>kIIT 1I':N I
Si'_hwlulr. R 1
4ExccptL 1nsli
Our Carder Ka. €7W'630011216 2
T1i pill-CY 4r pvliciey 1 her %surd will coir in r,cer1eL ins Lu this 1'ollrnwinn�nl ss MSE. ik1111r urr
Irl' Lu air satisfaction Elf rhe Company:
I ER 1*;. L:of L)ITIONS AIID PROVISIONS (]F FASENIENT. DEEDS AND AGREEMENT R1_COR ]F;1:]
ti
I.:M."47MR DI, 1212 [N BCJOK 8411 AT rjr 070,
2g_ [ERNES. 'CONDITIONS. PROVISIONS, BURDENS . tiI) OF LIC.ATIONS AS SET FORTH IN
FINDINGS AND DECREE RECO 14I]I.IS MARCH 17. 1.504 IN BOOR SH AT PACE T.
al. TERMS, COIkDIf[ONS, PROVISIONS, BURDENS ANO OBLIGATIONS S AS SET FORTH 1N V11I.I'
ANL) ORDER RECORDED JANUARY 31, 1,9T3 IN BOOK 4Iig AT PAGE Sig.
;lu_ 7'F:[ ! 15, CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS CH- .'ti(J RF:LMENT RECORDED .APRIL 05. 201)1 IN
B OOK 1343ATPAGE 1 M.
31_ TERMS. CONDTTLC?N. AM) PROVISIONS t1VISIONS OF AGREEMENT RECORDED 31.1611i. IIS, 2D01 IC4
B D[]F{ 1zs13 j .L. Ir GE SOD.
32. TERMS. CONDITIONS ,' AND PROVISIONS OF ORDER RECt7RT}FT} AI:c[JST U4, 201.)3 ii BOOK
L5€II AT PA GE S;02,
33 TERMS, CONDU1LCJNS, I'P01`9LtiiorI5. BURDENS AND OBLIGATIONS AS SET FORTH ] FLLb1.Y
CROSS ENE]1iY RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT RECORDED ALIGLS]' Ai. HOE L1NI] :13
h:GF:PTIONNO, 7517131,
3l_ TERMS. CC)N I}l'1'LONS, PROVISICIPAI S. BURDENS .IND OEL]CATION S .A AS SET FORTH IN
I'RLNL14, CONDUIT. AND VAULT AGflEL 9.{1?Lti `1' kC.CORDBD JUNE N. MID UNDER
RECEPTION NO. 784i$677,
35. EASEMENT GRANTED TO HOLY CROSS ENERGY, A CULORADE1 CORPORATION, FOR
UNDERGROUND I? I;`1.ECTRLL: TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION I.TMIF:, AND INCIDENTAL
NTAL
PLII41'0,SK5, WY INSTRUMENT RECORDED JUNE Il], Mu. u, II N i][4..14 RECEPTION EPTION NCD.
TMENR
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OWNERS OF SEVERED N11 NERAL INTERESTS
[ h; persons jsted below arc the mord owners of art r'r ii ki d:r,ie-hr llri[ I J interest in
3 i id to all oil, aas_ and other rnincriis in or ander the subject properly by uirl iii r}fa leservatton
Ii rent. in that certain Warmly- Deed dared January- 22, 1959 mu] rccorttecl rrLimy 1, 1950 in
I#47ok 3C 5 al rage 10 as It c ..::(1'12 27 1n
Edith lanes Edith S.Reines
Prean S. 1an)cs ata F. S. Jamc5 Oka. Freeman Smith Jarries
Shirley 1., Sparks (Formerly. Shirley L lames,
Of Comity orGasl ekl; Srate of Colorado.
ir.:561M2 r ¢301,71:'
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1111' 1151r " ,i 'r` ilia Ali 'liVirar iik1111'
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1 ar 7Pec t+• t , I pp Doe F..r • Q EiG Wilt1f tD C OLrITY CAG
STATINENT OF AUTHORITY
CONFORMED
COPY
Pursuant to C.R.S. 535 -3J -L72', the undersigned executes
this 5Later ent of Authority on behalr of Crystrl RI1 LIICtrrp
a Cel madtlCerparunee Icor,paratlan., limited liability
company, general partnership, registered limited liability
partnership, registered limited liability limited partnership.
limited partnership aaaOciativn, government agency, trust or
other}, an entity other than ars individual, capable of holding
title to read property (the "Entity"?, aktu1 states as fellows;
The name of the Entity in C.rAa1Rat,tiha`4IT
and 1s formed under the lawn of theSumaCokinale
The mailing addraas for the Entity la ODAAWY.
Mod and Hem 1. L P., 600 Bag M J Boar, Swill: I CW, Aipco, Calcar& It to l l
The name ,'And/or position of the person authorized to
execute initrumenta conveying, encumbering, or otherwise
affecting title tv real property on behalf of the >=ntity la.
li;114+, i"asr�ao
The 1Ym1Gdtiari6 upon the authority or the pe•raon named
ebovo or holding the position described above' to bind they Entity
are an follows: Noma
ng Ll>wi!llStat�t� 4tttlMtL "Nge}tt")
Other 'natters concerning the manner in which the Entity
deals with any interact In real property aro;
the:
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Signatures:
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AugtLHI 2, 20 11
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tita:,Ii.` r: , , I prat it fry Ilio Major Impact I vicw f r1iLI` airiv & II 0
I'camp' dmi . ,.. 1 1 1 viii rttlaiii`ia9. RUM liiy°Iritinl [`tinier Application lo shr
L I,LI 1 1 r1 di: 'oil !II "1 '1 aLIt1 I liaal(liiill and Planning 1171a•11 rti4ir ri1.
TIii2 . LFJ1i.i!L 11110Iaaaatirin For thc Land Slikho, Jac. is:
I ar a laati Punta
'['hip Land . Simko,. Inc,
1002 LiLurirrl I m
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Flo& CO $J0.=t
(i)70) 937•300 r141.iiir
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Section 5 - Assessor's Map and Adjacent Property
Owners
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Section 5 - Assessor's Map, Adjacent Property Owners, and Mineral Interests
Submit a copy of the appropriate portion of a Garfield County Assessor's Map showing the subject
property and all public and private landowners adjacent to your property (which should be
delineated). In addition, submit a list of all property owners, private and public, and their addresses
adjacent to or within 200 ft. of the site. This information can be obtained from the County
Assessor's Office. You will also need the names (if applicable) of all mineral interest owners of the
subject property, identified in the County Clerk and Recorder's records in accordance with §24
65.5-101, et seq. (That information may be found in your title policy under Exceptions to Title).
Applicant Response:
The Assessor's Map, list of adjacent Crystal Ranch Corp property owners within 200', and
Mineral Interests are as follows:
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Crystal Ranch Corp Property Owners within 200'
March 3, 2011
28
34
29
32, 36
31 0
Crystal Ranch Corp Property
Parcel Number 239323400131
13112 Highway 82
414.8 Acres ±
Note: The number designations for each of the
adjoining parcels within 200' of the Crystal Ranch
Corp parcel refer to the list of adjacent property
owners and addresses on the following page.
Assessors Map with Adjacent Property Owners
Crystal Ranch Corp. Property
13112 Highway 82
Carbondale, Colorado 81623
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Crystal Ranch Corp
Property Owners within 200'
1. 239323400361
Michael & Susan Thompson
259 St. Germain Lane
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
2. 239323400130
James Gould & Ellen Meyers
475 County Rd 112
Carbondale, CO 81623
3. 239323100287
Diane Damerau
37 Wellsford Drive
Goshen, CT 06756-1817
4. 239323100282
Richard & Loraine Conner
473 County Rd. 112
Carbondale, CO 81623
5. 239323100284
Sopris View Properties, LLC
3215 15th Street
Boulder, CO 80304
6. 239323100125
Richard & Denise Hayes
468 County Rd. 112
Carbondale, CO 81623-0005
7. 239324206026
Callicotte Ranch, LLC
56 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80206
8. 239324306027
Callicotte Ranch, LLC
56 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80206
9. 239324306028
Callicotte Ranch, LLC
56 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80206
10. 239324306037
Callicotte Ranch, Owners Association
56 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80206
11. 239323400386
John F. & John D. Davis
P.O. Box 966
Basalt, CO 81621
12. 239324300385
John Davis
P.O. Box 2025
Carbondale, CO 81623
13. 239324304001
George & Martha Clemons
39433 Harbor Hills Blvd.
Lady Lake, FL 32159
14. 239324304002
Arthur McMahon Family Trust
1483 Falkirk Lane
Kennesaw, GA 30152-6701
15. 239324304009
Brad & Julie Hardman
P.O. Box 12232
Aspen, CO 81612
16. 239324304010
Thomas & Marilyn Hays
P.O. Box 717
Carbondale, CO 81623
17. 239325204011
Brian & Sandra Gaddis
1215 County Rd. 111
Carbondale, CO 81623-9218
18. 239325204012
Christopher & Jonna Sue Coyle
501 Wooden Deer Road
Carbondale, Co 81623
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19. 239325204013
Richard & Connie McCrudden
499 Wooden Deer Rd.
Carbondale, CO 81623
20. 239325204022
Jonathan & Lucie Fitch
12 Williams Lane
Chappaqua, NY 10514-2623
21. 239325300158
Clifford Cerise Ranch Co.
86 County Rd. 104
Carbondale, CO 81623
22. 239326300002
Bailey Family Investment Co.
clo Iron Rose Ranch
1000 Blue Heron Lane
Carbondale, CO 81623
23. 239326300003
Bailey Family Investment Co.
clo Iron Rose Ranch
1000 Blue Heron Lane
Carbondale, CO 81623
24. 239326400004
Bailey Family Investment Co.
clo Iron Rose Ranch
1000 Blue Heron Lane
Carbondale, CO 81623
25. 239326300005
Bailey Family Investment Co.
clo Iron Rose Ranch
1000 Blue Heron Lane
Carbondale, CO 81623
26. 239326300006
Ryobi Foundation
210 Tenth Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
27. 239327100017
Gary Clyde & Catherine Marshall
12748 Hwy. 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
28. 239327401001
Kathryn Ann & William Bollock
12752 Hwy 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
29. 239327401004
Divide Creek Land & Cattle
12744 Hwy. 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
30. 239327400033
Thomas & Mary Beth Joiner
12907 Hwy. 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
31. 239327400035
Thomas & Mary Beth Joiner
12907 Hwy. 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
32. 239327400036
Michael Stahl
12905 Hwy. 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
33. 239327100001
Kimiko Powers
13114 Hwy. 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
34. 239327401004
Divide Creek Land and Cattle, Co.
12744 Highway 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
35. 239316300954
Bureau of Land Management
50629 Hwy. 6 & 24
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
36. State Department of Highways
4201 E. Arkansas Ave.
Denver, CO 80222
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Section 6 — 2030 Vicinity Map (4-502(C)(2))
Section 6 - Vicinity Map (4-502(C)(2))
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Section 6 — 2030 Vicinity Map (4-502(C)(2))
Section 6 - Vicinity Map (4-502(C)(2) [TLS]
An 8 % x 11 vicinity map locating the parcel in the County. The vicinity map shall clearly show the
parcel and the boundaries of the subject site and all property within a 3 -mile radius of the subject
parcel (Resolution 2010-29).
Applicant Response:
An 8 1/2 x 11 vicinity map locating the Crystal Ranch Corp parcel in Garfield County clearly
showing the parcel and the boundaries of the subject site and all property within a 3 -mile
radius of the subject parcel follows:
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Glenwood
Springs
1
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mink, Map
—Crystal Ranch Corp. Property
13112 Highway 82
Carbondale, Colorado 81623
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Section 7 — 2030 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Background Narrative prepared by Applicant:
Crystal Ranch Corp, the owner of approximately 414.8 acres in Garfield County with Parcel
Number 239323400131 and a physical address of 13112 Highway 82, requests designation
of the Future Land Use for a 24 acre portion of the current resource extraction site
(approximately 68 acres) in the Comprehensive Plan 2030 as Residential Employment
Center. The following information is provided for the consideration of this request:
• The current zoning for the property in the Garfield County Unified Land Use
•
Resolution Effective January 1st, 2009 and updated through July 12, 2010, is Rural.
The previously adopted Garfield County Comprehensive Plan 2000 (Revision 27: 4-9-
2009) Proposed Land Use Districts Map, Study Area 1, designated the existing 68
acre± aggregate pit and concrete batch plant as Resource Extraction and the
remainder of the property as Residential Medium (292.8 acres±) and Residential Low
(54 acres±). See the following illustration entitled "Garfield County GIS Parcel Data".
Garfield County GIS Parcel Dat
w/ Garfield County Comprehnsive Plan 203
Future Land Use Designations and Zoning
s' Crystal Ranch Corp. Property
13112 Highway 82
Carbondale, Colorado 81623
Parcel Number
239323400131
Rural Zoning
RES M
(6 TO <10 AC/DU)
68 Acres
(Designated Resource
Extraction in PrevioLimili
Comprehensive P
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The adopted Garfield County Comprehensive Plan 2030 Future Land Use Map
designates 360.8 acres± of the property as Residential Medium, including the 68
acre± aggregate pit and concrete batch plant, and the remainder of the property as
Residential Low (54 acres±).
The Comprehensive Plan 2030 identifies the resource extraction site on the
"Aggregate, Sand and Gravel Potential" map as an "Active Gravel Permit" with
"Source Area Ground Water Over 20'.
Glenwood Springs
Floodplain GravelProposed
GravelActivePermits Aggregate, Sand and Gravel Potential
Gravel Potential
Garfield County
Comprehensive Plan 2030
Carbondale
0 2 4
8 Miles
The existing uses of the 68 -acre± resource extraction site include aggregate
extraction operations, aggregate washing, aggregate sales, aggregate shipping, and
a concrete batch plant.
Lafarge currently leases the site for the aggregate extraction operations and the
concrete batch plant, and runs the operation per the Special Use Permit approved in
Resolution 80-58.
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• The current lease for the aggregate extraction operation will expire in 2013 and the
lease extension for the concrete batch plant will expire in 2028. The reclamation of
the aggregate extraction operation area is currently being implemented.
Crystal Ranch Corp requests the Rural Employment Center designation in the Garfield
County Comprehensive Plan 2030 for 24 acres of the 68 -acre± resource extraction site
based on the following:
•
•
Only 24 acres of the 68 -acre resource extraction area will be utilized for potential
Rural Employment Center uses as the remainder of the site will be reclaimed and
utilized for landscape and the screening of Rural Employment Center uses.
The Residential Medium designation does not accommodate the aggregate
processing, sales, and concrete batch plant operations that currently exist on the
property.
• Future requests for additional uses on the 24 acre parcel that are compatible with a
•
•
•
•
•
•
concrete batch plant will not be consistent with the Residential Medium designation.
Because compliance with the Comprehensive Plan is mandatory, the continuation of
concrete batch plant use will be denied by Garfield County based on the Residential
Medium designation.
Due to site constraints on the 68 -acre aggregate extraction operation, including
steep pit walls and a close proximity to Highway 82, residential density is not
desirable at this location, nor is it compatible with potential continued concrete
batch plant operations.
Neighboring Garfield County parcels are currently utilized for aggregate extraction
operations and it will be beneficial to continue the concrete batch plant at this site to
utilize the raw materials from these extraction operations.
It is appropriate to keep the existing concrete batch plant at this location rather than
impact another site and the surrounding neighborhoods with it. A Residential
Employment Center designation will accommodate this concept.
A key element of the reclamation plan includes retention of the berm at the north
edge of the extraction pit to screen the batch plant from neighbors to the north. If
the batch plant is retained at this site, the existing berm will be graded and
landscaped to further improve this screening.
The Colorado Department of Transportation, the Roaring Fork Transit Authority, and
the Roaring Fork School District have all expressed interest in a potential Roaring
Fork Valley location for bus maintenance and service on the transit corridor. This
change in need could be accommodated with a Rural Employment Center
designation at this location as a benefit to the public who are being served by these
education and transportation entities.
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In general there is a scarcity of Rural Employment Center sites within Study Area I
of the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan and the Highway 82 transit corridor has
no future land use designation to accommodate transit related and light industrial
uses. This site would be an excellent location for these types of uses.
This request for a Rural Employment Center designation is premised on a broad
based need for this land use designation in the Comprehensive Plan 2030 along the
Highway 82 corridor that would appropriately accommodate some of the needed
uses discussed above. As discussed, transit corridor Rural Employment Center
designations are very limited in the Roaring Fork Valley, and it may not be desirable
or possible for these future uses to be located in urban areas. Additionally, the
reclamation plan for the aggregate extraction pit is currently being accomplished,
and it is timely for the reclamation plan to consider the potential future uses of the
site.
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Section 7 — 2030 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
A major plan amendment shall be approved if the Planning Commission makes specific
findings that:
a. The existing comprehensive plan and/or any related element thereof is in need of
the proposed amendment; and [TLS]
Applicant Response:
As mentioned above, the Residential Medium designation does not
accommodate the aggregate processing, sales, and concrete batch plant
operations that currently exist on the property. The request to retain the
concrete batch plant operations are not consistent with the Residential
Medium designation and will eliminate the opportunity to run the plant at
this site in the context of surrounding resource extraction operations in the
Roaring Fork Valley that require a batch plant to produce concrete. Because
compliance with the Comprehensive Plan is mandatory, the continuation of
the concrete batch plant requires the proposed amendment to the future
land use designation to a Rural Employment Center.
b. The proposed amendment is compatible with the surrounding area, and the goals
and policies of the Plan; and [TLS]
Applicant Response:
The proposed amendment is to designate 24 acres of the existing 68 -acre±
resource extraction site to Rural Employment Center. The existing uses of
the 68 -acre± resource extraction site include aggregate extraction
operations, aggregate washing, aggregate sales, aggregate shipping, and a
concrete batch plant. The current lease for the aggregate extraction
operation will expire in 2013 and the lease extension for the concrete batch
plant will expire in 2028. The reclamation of the aggregate extraction
operation area is currently being implemented. Surrounding land use on the
Crystal Ranch Corp property is agricultural with a scattering of residential
uses. Proposed access to the concrete batch plant is from County Road
103, which lies immediately to the east of the property. Only 24 acres of the
68 -acre resource extraction area will be utilized for potential Rural
Employment Center uses as the remainder of the site will be reclaimed and
utilized for landscape and the screening of these potential uses from off-site
residential areas and from the Highway 82 view corridor to the south.
c. The proposed amendment will have no major negative impacts on transportation,
services, and facilities; and (SH]
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The Powers Batch Plant will not have major negative impacts on
transportation, services, and facilities. Some of the possible impacts were
evaluated in the Traffic Impact Study called" Lafarge West Cerise Site" by
Eugene G. Coppola, PE, PTOE, dated 8.4.10 and attached as a Traffic Exhibit.
Lafarge and Crystal River Corp have entered into a lease agreement to allow
the existing concrete batch plant to remain on Crystal Ranch property
through the year 2028. This leads to the following conclusions:
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The Project traffic identified in the Cerise Study would now travel to
either the Crystal Ranch Site or the Cerise Site, along CR -103
If approved, some Project traffic that was considered internal trips to
the Cerise Site (not identified) will now travel back and forth between
the Cerise Site and the Crystal Ranch Site. This is addressed in the
Memorandum from Turnkey Consulting
The amount of Project traffic traveling through the intersection of
SH -82 & CR -103 would not change from the values shown in the
Cerise Study.
The Cerise Study accurately portrays total traffic and is valid for use
in CDOT access permitting.
Summary of Transportation Facility Improvement Recommendations
The following improvements are recommended at the intersection of CR -103
& Powers Site Access:
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Construct a northbound left -turn deceleration lane.
Turning radii should be capable of serving a WB -67 design vehicle.
Truck warning signs should be installed on the CR -103 approaches
to the site access with a stop sign installed on the access approach
to CR -103.
The following improvements are recommended at the intersection of CR -103
& SH -82:
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Construct a southbound left -turn deceleration lane on CR -103.
Two existing auxiliary lanes on SH -82, to the east of CR -103, should
be lengthened to meet current CDOT design standards:
o Westbound right turn deceleration lane — extend by 600 -ft
(1,100 req'd, 500 existing)
o Southbound -to -eastbound left turn acceleration lane —
extend by 1,180 -ft (1,680 req'd, 500 existing)
• Turning radii should be capable of serving a WB -67 design vehicle.
This will require some median improvements.
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Given these improvements, the Powers Batch Plant will not have major
negative impacts on transportation, services or facilities.
See also attached Traffic Exhibits:
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Traffic Impact Study called "Lafarge West Cerise Site" by Eugene G.
Coppola, PE, PTOE (dated 8.4.10)
TurnKey Consulting Memorandum called "Powers Batch Plant -
Traffic Impact Assessment on Adjacent Roads"
Draft documents showing the proposed CDOT Access Permit
Application Package for the connection of CR -103 to SH -82.
Turnkey Consulting's "Traffic Assessment prepared for: Powers
Rural Employment Center"
d. The proposed amendment will have minimal effect on service provision, including
adequacy or availability of facilities and services, and is compatible with existing
and planned service provision; and [ZA and SE]
Applicant Response:
The proposed amendment will have minimal effect on service provision,
including adequacy or availability of facilities and services and it is
compatible with existing and planned service provision. The service
improvements associated with the proposed amendment are as follows:
Water System
EXISTING POTABLE WATER SYSTEM
Currently, the Lafarge gravel pit site does not have a domestic water source.
PROPOSED POTABLE WATER SYSTEM
The proposed development will be served by a domestic well that has
recently been drilled in the southeast corner of the pit floor. This well has
been tested to 50 gpm and can provide a suitable domestic supply.
Furthermore, the well will meet maximum demands described below. Future
Rural Employment Center water system design will be determined based on
the volume and quality of water available from the new well. A storage tank
will be constructed to allow storage and treatment of the water prior to
distribution. Once the uses of the Rural Employment Center are determined,
the potable tank will be designed to provide 2 days of storage for the entire
development, plus 180,000 gallons (1,500 gallons per minute X 2 hours) to
provide the required fire flows of 1,500 gallons/min. The anticipated water
uses are primarily potable water and fire protection. No potable water will be
used for irrigation.
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A minimum 100 -foot separation distance between any domestic water wells
and wastewater system fields is required. All wells constructed must be in
compliance with the State of Colorado Rules and Regulations regarding well
construction and pump installation.
WATER DEMAND
Water demand represents the total water usage required within a distribution
system. As is stated above, the anticipated water uses are primarily potable
water and fire protection. No potable water will be used for irrigation.
The Average Day Demand (ADD) calculated below represents the total
annualized water use on a daily basis. It forms a basis for estimating Peak
Day Demand (PDD) and Peak Hour Demand (PHD). The PDD us used in
establishing the required water production capacity and represents the daily
use during peak periods. Water production and treatment capacity should,
at a minimum, equal the PDD. The PDD was estimated based upon peak
factor ratios applied to the ADD. These peak factors generally differ by uses
types since they are most often include both indoor and outdoor water use.
As a result, peak factors are normally substantially influenced by irrigation
demand and in this case, irrigation is provided by a raw water system.
Water demand can be calculated in a variety of ways. Garfield County uses
a system which translates residential and commercial uses into Equivalent
Residential Units or EQRs, where 1 EQR=300 gallons per day/household.
Garfield County does not allow a reduction in water demand or peaking
factors as a result of using a raw water system to supply irrigation water.
As there is no Garfield County EQR schedule, this development was
analyzed using the West Glenwood Sanitation District's "Non -Retail Work
Area Such as Garages, Machine Shops, Fire Stations and Warehouses" with
0.2 EQR11000 SF. Utilizing the assumptions outlined in the Introduction
above for potential buildout of the project, ADD for the project is estimated
at 34,200 gallons per day with the PDD estimated at 85,500 gallons per day,
as is outlined in the table below, with no reductions being applied for
utilizing raw water for irrigation.
MAXIMUM
BUILDING (SF)
EQRS (0.2/1000
SF)
ADD (GPD)
PEAK DAY
FACTOR
PDD (GPD)
572,297
114
34,200
2.5
85,500
Irrigation Water
The site currently receives raw water from the Roaring Fork River for
process and irrigation uses. The gravel pit's water rights, which are owned
by Crystal Ranch Corp and leased to Lafarge, are decreed for irrigation and
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industrial uses associated with the operations of the gravel pit. The existing
infrastructure and easements that are in place for transporting the river
water to the gravel pit are also owned by Crystal Ranch Corp and leased to
Lafarge. Currently, the water is pumped and routed to the gravel pit by
means of a pump station located on the south side of Highway 82 and 10 -
inch and 4 -inch pipelines that cross below the highway.
Fire Protection
The Lafarge pit is located within the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection
District. The County has adopted the Uniform Fire Code of the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA), and all aspects of the future Rural
Employment Center design will need to meet this code. All Rural
Employment Center uses are required to have primary and secondary
access points to allow escape from fire entrapment. Buildings constructed
within the future Rural Employment Center will need to meet the
requirements of Appendix B of the International Fire Code (IFC), "Fire Flow
Requirements for Buildings." All roads within the subdivision will need to
be designed and constructed to Garfield County standards to ensure
unrestricted access to the District's emergency vehicles.
Since the future Rural Employment Center will not be served by
Carbondale's public water system, a fire protection storage tank will be
required, per NFPA Standard 1142, "Standard on Water Supplies for
Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting."
The tank will be supplied by a well and will be sized designed to provide 2
days of storage for the entire development, plus 180,000 gallons (1,500
gallons per minute X 2 hours) to provide the required fire flows of 1,500
gallons/min. We estimate that the largest required tank would be in the
range of 240,000 gallons.
Wastewater System
The most viable option for serving the wastewater needs of the future Rural
Employment Center is the use of individual onsite wastewater treatment
systems (OWTS) for each property developed.
A county -permitted OWTS will be required for future Rural Employment
Center uses to be developed. The design of these individual treatment
systems will be based on on-site geotechnical characteristics, organic
loading, and proposed peak wastewater flows. Setbacks from on-site wells,
irrigation ditches, dwellings, and property lines are required for each
system. As part of the OWTS design, a site-specific geotechnical evaluation
is required by a qualified geotechnical engineer. Maximum wastewater flow
per day for an OWTS is 2,000 gallons/day for 2 acres which limits this
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development to approximately 20,000 gallons/day (ADD) or 67 EQRs. Using a
peaking factor of 2.5, the projected peak day demand will be 50,000
gallons/day. Therefore, development of this property is limited by the
capacity of the OWTS systems, limiting developed square footage to
approximately 336,350 SF (572,297 SF/114 EQR=5020 SF/EQR).
Based on preliminary site geotechnical information, any OWTS constructed
in this area will require an active secondary treatment system for treatment
of the primary effluent from the lot's septic tank. A secondary treatment
system would consist of a pressure dosed dispersal field or a
treatment/absorption field with imported filter sand and synthetic media.
These secondary treatment systems will be sized to allow for infiltration of
treated effluent into the ground based on site soil permeability. Accordingly,
future lots will need to be sized sufficiently to accommodate required
setbacks from each OWTS.
Shallow Utilities
Providers of electrical, natural gas, telephone and cable TV services were
contacted regarding providing utility service to the site:
Electric and Gas
Electrical service is currently provided to the Lafarge gravel pit by Holy
Cross Energy. Existing overhead power lines onsite provide three-phase
electrical power to the machinery on site. Holy Cross Energy reports that
the existing lines have adequate capacity to serve new development. The
power lines will be able to service both three-phase and single phase
electrical equipment.
Source Gas reports that natural gas is not currently provided to the site, and
the closest point of connection to their system is a high-pressure main
located 900 feet east of the site along Highway 82, therefore at this time,
providing gas to the future development is cost prohibitive and will not be
supplied.
Telephone & TV
Telephone service is currently to the Lafarge gravel pit by Qwest
Communications. Presently, there are two telephone service
terminals/pedestals located along the south property boundary/Highway 82
right-of-way. Qwest reports that the telephone cable that connects to these
terminals has adequate capacity to serve a new development at the site.
Comcast reports that cable TV is not currently provided to the site, and the
closest point of connection is approximately one mile east of the site at the
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Ranch at Roaring Fork subdivision. Comcast would likely pay the cost
associated with extending their cable system to the site once enough of the
lots develop and request cable TV service. Prior to extension of Comcast's
cable system, purchase of satellite cable TV would likely make the most
sense.
e. The proposed amendment is consistent with the logical expansion of services; and
[TLS and SE]
Applicant Response:
The proposed amendment is consistent with the logical expansion of
services as is detailed in "d" above.
f. The county or the general area in which an amendment is proposed has changed
or is changing to such a degree that the amendment is in the public interest; and
[TLS]
Applicant Response:
What has changed that creates the need for an amendment is the fact that
the 2030 Garfield County Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designation
of Residential Medium will not accommodate the continuation of concrete
batch plant operations that currently exist on the property. Additional uses
on the 24 acre parcel that are compatible with a concrete batch plant will not
be consistent with the Residential Medium designation. Because
compliance with the Comprehensive Plan is mandatory, the proposed
continuation of the concrete batch plant uses will be denied by Garfield
County based on the Residential Medium designation.
Due to site constraints on the present 68 acre aggregate extraction
operation, including steep pit walls and a close proximity to Highway 82,
residential density is not desirable at this location, nor is it compatible with
potential continued batch plant operations. Neighboring Garfield County
parcels are currently utilized for aggregate extraction operations and it will
be beneficial to continue the concrete batch plant at this site to utilize the
raw materials from these extraction operations. It is appropriate to keep the
existing concrete batch plant at this location rather than impact another site
and the surrounding neighborhoods with it. A Residential Employment
Center designation will accommodate this concept.
The Colorado Department of Transportation, the Roaring Fork Transit
Agency, and the Roaring Fork School District have all expressed interest in
a potential Roaring Fork Valley location for bus maintenance and service on
the transit corridor. This change in need could be accommodated with a
Rural Employment Center designation at this location as a benefit to the
public who are being served by these education and transportation entities.
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g.
In general there is a scarcity of Rural Employment Center sites within Study
Area I of the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan and the Highway 82
transit corridor has no future land use designation to accommodate light
industrial uses. This site would be an excellent location for these types of
uses.
Strict adherence to the Plan would result in a situation neither intended nor in
keeping with other key elements and policies of the Plan; and [TLS]
Applicant Response:
Strict adherence to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan would force the existing
concrete batch plant operations to be removed from this site and located
elsewhere in Garfield County with larger potential impacts to neighboring
properties and Garfield County roads.
h. The proposed plan amendment has a significant public benefit; will promote the
public welfare and will be consistent with the goals and policies of the Garfield
County Comprehensive Plan and the elements thereof. [TLS]
Applicant Response:
Again, It is appropriate to keep the existing concrete batch plant at this
location rather than impact another site and the surrounding neighborhoods
close to it. A Residential Employment Center designation will accommodate
this concept.
The Colorado Department of Transportation, the Roaring Fork Transit
Agency, and the Roaring Fork School District have all expressed interest in
a potential Roaring Fork Valley location for bus maintenance and service on
the transit corridor. This change in need could be accommodated with a
Rural Employment Center designation at this location as a benefit to the
public who are being served by these education and transportation entities.
In general there is a scarcity of Rural Employment Center sites within Study
Area I of the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan and the Highway 82
transit corridor has no future land use designation to accommodate transit
related and other light industrial uses. This site would be an excellent
location for these types of uses.
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Section 8 - Site Plan (4-502(C)(3))
Site plans shall be scaled at 1 inch to 200 feet for properties exceeding 160 acres in size, or 1 inch
to 100 feet for properties less than 160 acres in size. The Director may require, or the applicant
may choose to submit, a more detailed version of all or part of the site plan. The site plan shall
include the following elements.
a. Legal description of the subject site (Resolution 2010-29). [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet S1 for this information.
b. Boundary lines, corner pins, and dimensions of the subject site for the proposed land use
change permit, including land survey data to identify the subject site with section corners,
distance and bearing to corners, quarter corners, township and range (Resolution 2010-
29). [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet S1 for this information.
c. Existing and proposed topographic contours at vertical intervals sufficient to show the
topography affecting the development and storm drainage. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet S2 for this information.
e. Significant on-site features including: natural and artificial drainage ways, wetland areas,
ditches, hydrologic features and aquatic habitat; geologic features and hazards including
slopes, alluvial fans, areas of subsidence, rock outcrops and rock fall areas, radiological
and seismic hazard areas, soil types and landslide areas; vegetative cover; dams,
reservoirs, excavations, and mines; and any other off-site features of the same type that
influence the development. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheets S2 and S3 for this information.
f. Existing and proposed parking areas, driveways, emergency turnouts and emergency
turnarounds, sidewalks and paths, shown by location and dimension. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheets S2 and S3 for this information.
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Existing and proposed roads, railroad tracks, irrigation ditches, fences and utility lines on or
adjacent to the parcel, shown by location and dimension. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheets S2 and S3 for this information.
g.
Uses and grantees of all existing and proposed easements and rights-of-way on or
adjacent to the parcel, shown by location and dimension. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheets S2 and S3 for this information.
h. Area of the individual parcels, and the total square feet of existing buildings, driveways and
parking area. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheets S2 and S3 for this information.
i. Zone district in which the site is located. [SE]
Applicant Response:
The site is located within the Rural Zone district.
Location and dimension of all structures, existing and proposed, and distance of structures
from property lines. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheets S2 and S3 for this information.
k. Elevation drawings showing existing grade, finished grade, and height of the proposed
structures above existing grade. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's Sheets S2 and S3 for existing and finished grades. No
new structures are proposed at this time.
I. Description of the proposed wastewater treatment system, including location and size of
leach field, sewer service lines, and treatment facilities to serve the proposed use. [SE]
Applicant Response:
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Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet S4 and the Engineering Report dated 6-24-2011
for this information.
m. Description of the source and capacity of the water supply, including location and size of
well(s) and/or water lines to serve the proposed use. [SE] and ZA]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet S4 and the Engineering Report dated 6-24-2011
for this information.
n. Location and size of signs for the purpose of identification, advertising and traffic control.
[SE and TLS]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet S3 for this information.
o. Additional information that may be reasonably requested by the Director to enable an
adequate evaluation of the proposal.
Applicant Response:
No additional information has been requested at this time.
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Section 9 - Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (4-502(C)(4))
The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall include the following elements.
a. Site Map. A site map showing locations of any existing structures, water bodies or
hydrologic features on the site, including intermittent water features, wetlands and
the 100 -year flood plain boundaries. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet ES1 for this information.
b. Drainage Structures. [SE]
(1) Locations of existing and proposed drainage structures or natural
drainage features affecting site drainage on the parcel and within 100 feet
adjacent to the site boundary, including: street gutters, storm sewers,
drainage channels and other water conveyance structures; and wetlands
or other water bodies receiving storm runoff from the site.
(2) Preliminary engineering design and construction features for drainage
structures to be constructed.
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet ES2 and the Drainage Study
prepared by SE dated 6-24-11 for this information.
c. Topography. Existing topography at reasonable contour intervals, to provide
necessary detail of the site. The map should extend a minimum of 100 feet beyond
the property line and show the location of the property line. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet ES1 for this information.
d. Grading Plan. A grading plan showing the proposed topography at reasonable
contour intervals that provide necessary detail of the site. The plan shall show
elevations, dimensions, location, extent and slope of all proposed clearing and
grading including building site and driveway grades. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet ES2 for this information.
e. Soil Stockpile and Snow Storage Areas. Probable locations of soil stockpiles and
snow storage areas. [SE]
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Applicant Response:
No soil stockpile or snow storage areas are proposed at this time.
f. Drainage Plan. Proposed drainage plan. [SE]
Applicant Response:
g.
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet ES2 and the Drainage Study
prepared by SE dated 6-24-11 for this information.
Equipment Storage Areas. Location of storage areas designated for equipment,
fuel, lubricants, chemical and waste storage with an explanation of spill
containment structures. [SE and Lafarge]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC)
Plan prepared by Lafarge West, Inc. and attached as an Exhibit.
h. Temporary Roads. Location of temporary roads designed for use during the
construction period. [SE]
Applicant Response:
No new construction is planned as the Concrete Batch Plant already exists
and is operating on the site. As a result, no temporary roads designed for
use during the construction period are proposed.
i. Areas of Steep Slope. Areas with slope of twenty (20) percent or greater shall be
identified by location and percentage of slope, both for the existing site conditions
and within the developed area. [SE]
].
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet ES1 for this information.
Construction Schedule. Construction schedule indicating the anticipated starting
and completion time periods of the site grading and/or construction sequence
including the installation and removal of erosion and sediment control measures,
and the estimated duration of exposure of each area prior to the completion of
temporary erosion and sediment control measures. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Since the Concrete Batch Plan operations already exist and are operational
on the site, no new building construction is proposed. Phased reclamation
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of the extraction site is currently underway and most of the reclamation will
be performed prior to April of 2013. The remaining reclamation (batch plant
site, mainly) will be performed when the batch plant lease term expires in
2028. Reclamation plans included as an Exhibit to this document. Erosion
and sediment control measures are included in the Drainage Plan and the
Drainage Study prepared by Sopris Engineering and included as an Exhibit
in this document.
k. Permanent Stabilization. A brief description of how the site will be stabilized after
construction is completed. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet ES2 and Sopris Engineering's
Drainage Study included as Exhibits in this document for site stabilization
information.
Erosion Control Measures. Plan view drawings of all erosion and sediment control
measures showing approximate locations and site drainage patterns for
construction phases and final design elements. Text may be necessary to
accompany and explain the drawings. Typical erosion control measures should be
depicted using standard map symbols. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet ES2 and Sopris Engineering's
Drainage Study included as Exhibits in this document for erosion control
measures.
m. Estimated Cost. Estimated total cost (installation and maintenance) of the
required temporary soil erosion and sediment control measures. [SE]
Applicant Response:
There are no temporary soil erosion control and sediment control measures
proposed at this time
n. Calculations. Any calculations made for determining rainfall, runoff, sizing any
sediment basins, diversions, conveyance or detention/retention facilities. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to the Drainage Study prepared by Sopris Engineering dated 6-
24-11.
o. A description of neighboring areas with regard to land use and existing pertinent
features such as lakes, streams, structures, roads, etc. [SE]
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Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet ES1 for this information.
p. A description of the stormwater management planning concept for the site,
including both structural and non- structural best management practices; [SE]
q.
Applicant Response:
Please refer to the Drainage Study prepared by Sopris Engineering dated 6-
24-11.
Hydrologic, hydraulic and all other calculations used to size and design drainage
facilities and/or structural BMPs; and, [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to the Engineering Report prepared by Sopris Engineering
dated 6-24-11.
r. Maintenance requirements for all proposed BMPs should be discussed including
access, schedules, costs, and designation of a responsible party. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to the Drainage Study prepared by Sopris Engineering dated 6-
24-11 that details the requirements for all BMP's.
s. Copy of the Stormwater Management Plan application to CDPHE with date of
submittal. [SE]
Applicant Response:
A Copy of the Stormwater Management Plan is included as an Exhibit in this
document.
t. Additional Information or Detail. Other information or data, and additional detail as
may be reasonably required by the Director. [SE]
Applicant Response:
The Director has required no additional information or detail at this time.
Additional information or detail will be provided upon request.
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u. Signature Blocks. Signature block for owner or legal agent acknowledging the
review and acceptance of responsibility, and a signature and stamped statement
by the qualified individual acknowledging responsibility for the preparation of the
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Sopris Engineering has provided a signature block for the owner or legal
agent acknowledging the review and acceptance of responsibility, and a
signature and stamped statement by the qualified individual acknowledging
responsibility for the preparation of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
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Section 10 - Landscape Plan (4-502(C)(5)) [TLS and SE]
Landscape plans shall be scaled at 1 inch to 200 feet for properties exceeding 160 acres in size, or
1 inch to 100 feet for properties less than 160 acres in size. The landscape plan shall include the
following elements.
Applicant Response:
The Crystal Ranch Corp Concrete Batch Plant Highway 821 CR 103 Landscape Plan is
attached at 11x17 at a scale of 1"=100'-0" and at 24"x36" at 1"=50'-0".
a. Topographic information at least two (2) foot contour intervals. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Sopris Engineering has provided topographic information at two (2) foot contour intervals
for the Landscape Plan.
b. Location of all lot lines and improvements to the property, and location of any easements
of record. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Sopris Engineering has provided all lot lines, improvements to the property, and the
location of easements that are included on the Landscape Plan.
c. Identification of all existing deciduous tree and coniferous trees of six inches (6') in caliper
or greater, and which trees will be preserved and which tress will be removed or relocated;
areas where other existing vegetation will either be preserved or removed; the type,
location, size and number of plants that will be installed; specified seed mixtures. [TLS]
Applicant Response:
See the following Crystal Ranch Corp Concrete Batch Plant Highway 82 / CR 103 Landscape
Plan and the John Powers Entry Enhancement Plans for the above information.
d. An estimate of the cost of supplying and installing the materials depicted in the landscape
plan. [SE]
Applicant Response:
The improvements depicted on the Landscape and Reclamation Plans are currently being
implemented on the site by Lafarge and should be considered an existing condition.
e. A description of the proposed program to maintain the landscaping after it has been
installed. [TLS]
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Applicant Response:
A drip irrigation system to water the trees and shrubs will be installed per the landscaping
plan and additional irrigation systems to aid the native seed areas may be installed. The
irrigation system and all proposed plant materials will be appropriately maintained.
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The Land Suitability Analysis shall include the following information, unless specifically waived by
the Director.
a. Public Access to Site. Show historic public access to or through the site. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet LSI for this information.
b. Access to adjoining Roadways. Identify access to adjoining roads and site distance and
intersection constraints. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet LSI for this information.
c. Easements. Show all easements defining, limiting or allowing use types and access. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet LSI for this information.
d. Topography and Slope. Topography and slope determination. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet LS2 for this information.
e. Natural Features. Significant natural features on-site and off-site. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet LS2 for this information.
f. Drainage Features. Existing drainages and impoundments, natural and manmade. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet LS2 for this information.
9.
Water. Historic irrigation, tailwater issues, water demands, adequate water supply
pursuant to Section 7-104 or 7-105 as applicable (Resolution 2010-29). [SE and ZA]
Applicant Response:
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Historically, much of the Powers Ranch was flood irrigated using water rights in the
Kelly Ditch and the Kelly Wastewater Ditch, which water rights divert from Crystal
Spring. Water has also been provided to the gravel pit from water diverted from the
Roaring Fork River through the Kelso Ditch to James Reservoir for industrial and
irrigation uses. This water is pumped below highway 82 for these industrial and
irrigation uses. The historically irrigated lands have now largely been mined and are
ready for revegetation. The Kelso Ditch is also decreed to provide supplemental
irrigation to the same gravel pit acreage that was historically irrigated under the
Kelly Ditch. Water is returned to the Roaring Fork River via Crystal Springs Creek
and other natural drainages therefore there are no tail water concerns.
The Roaring Fork Sand and Gravel pit has been operating since the mid -1960's. The
primary industrial water supply has been from James Reservoir that is providing
water from the Kelso and Martin Ditches. These industrial uses from the Reservoir
and ditches were confirmed and augmented pursuant to the decree entered on
February 6, 1995 in Case No. 92CW304. That decree also confirmed that these rights
could be used for irrigation uses upon the Powers Ranch. James Reservoir has a
surface area of 1.38 acres and a capacity of 8.28 acre-feet. It is located in the
southwest corner of Lot 11, Section 26, Township 7 South, Range 88 West, 6th P.M.
The Martin and Kelso Ditches are decreed for 3 cfs for industrial and irrigation uses.
Water will continue to be provided for the continuation of the concrete batch plant
operations and irrigation for reclamation per the above-described physical and legal
water supplies.
h. Floodplain. Flood plain and flood fringe delineations. [SE]
Applicant Response:
The entire site is outside of the 100 -year flood plain.
i. Soils. Soils determination, percolation constraints, as applicable. [CTL]
Applicant Response:
j.
To investigate subsurface conditions at the pit, we observed the excavation of
seven (7) exploratory pits. Subsurface conditions generally consisted of 0 to 9 feet
of fill (aggregate base course, asphalt pavement, gravel or crusher fines) underlain
by clean to slightly silty gravel with cobbles and boulders. We would anticipate that
percolation rates would be on the order of faster than 5 minutes/inch to 10
minutes/inch in the natural gravels.
Hazards. Geologic hazards on-site, and adjacent to site. [CTL]
Applicant Response:
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Geology and hazards have been delineated by CTL/Thompson's project geologist
and are attached as an Exhibit. CTL/Thompson's Summary of Conclusions is as
follows:
1. No geologic or geotechnical conditions were identified which would
preclude the planned development of this site. Collapse -prone soils outside
of the pit area and potential for sink hole formation related to Eagle Valley
Evaporite are the primary geologic concerns.
2. The subsurface conditions encountered in our exploratory pits generally
were man -placed fill consisting of aggregate base course and crusher fines
underlain by clean to slightly silty gravel to the maximum explored depth of
12 feet. Four feet of sandy clay -silt was encountered in the bottom of our
exploratory pit TP -2.
3. We did not encounter ground water in our exploratory pits at the time of
exploratory excavation operations. Our exploratory pits were backfilled
immediately after exploratory excavation operations were completed.
4. We anticipate footing or slab foundations will be appropriate for buildings
constructed at the site.
5. Asphalt or asphalt with aggregate base course is suitable for access roads
and parking lots. Details are presented in this report.
k. Natural Habitat. Existing flora and fauna habitat, wetlands, migration routes. [TLS]
The continuation of the existing concrete batch plant operation will impose
no impacts on wildlife and domestic animals through creation of hazardous
attractions, alteration of existing native vegetation, blockade of migration
routes, use patterns or other disruptions.
There are no wetlands on the site associated with the continuation of the
concrete batch plant operations.
Enhancements to on site vegetation to enhance the "flora" of the site are
addressed in the reclamation plans as prepared by Sopris Engineering and
The Land Studio and included as an Exhibit in this document.
The Powers Pit Concrete Batch Plant Drainage Study prepared by Sopris
Engineering, dated 6-24-11 is attached as an Exhibit to this document and
addresses the control of surface drainage on the site to contain the runoff
insuring no negative impacts to surrounding vegetation.
I. Resource Areas. Protected or Registered Archaeological, cultural, paleontological and
historic resource areas. [TLS]
Applicant Response:
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The concrete batch plan already exists within the context of the Powers gravel
extraction pit. No protected or registered archaeological, cultural, paleontological
and historic resource areas will be disturbed to continue the concrete batch plant
operations.
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Section 12 - Impact Analysis (4-502(E))
The Impact Analysis shall provide a description of the impacts that the proposed land use change
may cause, based upon the standards that the proposed use must satisfy. The Impact Analysis
shall include a complete description of how the applicant will ensure that impacts will be mitigated
and standards will be satisfied. The following information shall be included in the Impact Analysis.
a. Adjacent Property. An address list of real property adjacent to the subject property, and
the mailing address for each of the property owners. [TLS]
Applicant Response:
An address list of real property adjacent to the subject property, and the mailing address for
each of the property owners has been provided in Section 5 of this document.
b. Adjacent Land Use. Existing use of adjacent property and neighboring properties within
1500' radius. (TLS]
Applicant Response:
See the following graphic depiction of existing use of adjacent property and neighboring
properties within 1500' radius.
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c. Site Features. A description of site features such as streams, areas subject to flooding,
lakes, high ground water areas, topography, vegetative cover, climatology, and other
features that may aid in the evaluation of the proposed development. [TLS and SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to the Engineering Report by Sopris Engineering, dated 6-24-11 for this
information.
d. Soil Characteristics. A description of soil characteristics of the site that have a significant
influence on the proposed use of the land. [CTL]
Applicant Response:
Our understanding is that the proposed use of land is to continue the operation of the
concrete batch plant. We do not foresee the soils at the site posing a significant constraint
for continuation of concrete batch plant uses. The soils at the site are generally favorable
for currently planned and possible future use.
e. Geology and Hazard. A description of the geologic characteristics of the area including
any potential natural or man-made hazards, and a determination of what effect such
factors would have on the proposed use of the land. [CTL]
Applicant Response:
Geology and hazards have been delineated by CTL/Thompson's project geologist and are
attached as an Exhibit. CTL/Thompson's Summary of Conclusions is as follows:
1. No geologic or geotechnical conditions were identified which would preclude the
planned development of this site. Collapse -prone soils outside of the pit area and
potential for sink hole formation related to Eagle Valley Evaporite are the primary
geologic concerns.
2. The subsurface conditions encountered in our exploratory pits generally were man -
placed fill consisting of aggregate base course and crusher fines underlain by clean
to slightly silty gravel to the maximum explored depth of 12 feet. Four feet of sandy
clay -silt was encountered in the bottom of our exploratory pit TP -2.
3. We did not encounter ground water in our exploratory pits at the time of exploratory
excavation operations. Our exploratory pits were backfilled immediately after
exploratory excavation operations were completed.
4. We anticipate footing or slab foundations will be appropriate for buildings
constructed at the site.
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5. Asphalt or asphalt with aggregate base course are suitable for access roads and
parking lots. Details are presented in this report.
f. Effect on Existing Water Supply and Adequacy of Supply. Evaluation of the effect of the
proposed land use on the capacity of the source of water supply to meet existing and
future domestic and agricultural requirements and meeting the adequate water supply
requirements of Section 7-104. [SE and ZA]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to the Engineering Report by Sopris Engineering, dated 6-24-11 for this
information.
g.
Effect on Groundwater and Aquifer Recharge Areas. Evaluation of the relationship of the
subject parcel to floodplains, the nature of soils and subsoils and their ability to adequately
support waste disposal, the slope of the land, the effect of sewage effluents, and the
pollution of surface runoff, stream flow and groundwater. [CTL]
Applicant Response:
The nearest floodplain to the Powers Pit Concrete Plant is the Roaring Fork River floodplain,
approximately 1/4 mile to the south. Proposed uses of the site do not include waste
disposal. CTL I Thompson, Inc. has previously provided a slope stability analysis for the
Powers Pit under our Project No. GS05464-145, dated May 6,2010.
h. Environmental Effects. Determination of the existing environmental conditions on the
parcel to be developed and the effects of development on those conditions, including:
(1)
Determination of the long term and short term effect on flora and fauna. [TLS]
Applicant Response:
The long term and short term affects on the flora and fauna associated with the continuation
of the concrete batch plant operations at the Powers Pit are addressed in numerous
sections of this application.
Wildlife (fauna) is addressed in the following section and proposes that there will be
no impacts on wildlife and domestic animals through creation of hazardous
attractions, alteration of existing native vegetation, blockade of migration routes,
use patterns or other disruptions.
Enhancements to on site vegetation to enhance the "flora" of the site are addressed
in the reclamation plans as prepared by Sopris Engineering and The Land Studio
and included as an Exhibit in this document.
The Powers Pit Concrete Batch Plant Drainage Study prepared by Sopris
Engineering, dated 6-24-11 is attached as an Exhibit to this document and
addresses the control of surface drainage on the site to contain the runoff insuring
no negative impacts to surrounding vegetation.
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(2) Determination of the effect on significant archaeological, cultural, paleontological, historic
resources. [TLS]
Applicant Response:
The concrete batch plant operation has been the long-term use on the property and there
are no significant archaeological, cultural, paleontological, or historic resources effected by
this operation.
(3) Determination of the effect on designated environmental resources, including critical
wildlife habitat. (TLS]
(a) Impacts on wildlife and domestic animals through creation of hazardous attractions,
alteration of existing native vegetation, blockade of migration routes, use patterns or other
disruptions.
Applicant Response:
Of the 45 Colorado Division of Wildlife amphibian, fish, reptile, mammal, bird and raptor
habitat areas mapped on the Garfield County GIS website (http://gismaps.garfield-
county.com/Wildlife/) there are five categories that have mapping related to the concrete
batch plant site including black bear overall range, mountain lion overall range, bald eagle
winter range, elk overall range, and mule deer summer and critical winter range. Maps
illustrating these wildlife habitat designations follow this narrative.
Impacts on Wildlife by Creation of Hazardous Attractions
No hazardous attractions to wildlife are proposed for the concrete batch plant site. As
noted above, this site is within the black bear overall range so bear proof containers will be
utilized for trash disposal that might contain materials attractive to black bears.
Impacts on Wildlife by Alteration of Existing Native Vegetation
The concrete batch plant site is currently devoid of any native vegetation as it has been
operating long-term as a concrete batch plant and the area around the concrete batch plant
has been quarried for sand and gravel. As a result no vegetation exists on the concrete
batch plant site that is considered native habitat. While the CDOW mapping illustrates
portions of the concrete batch plant site as mule deer "critical winter range" there is no
vegetation or habitat on this site to support this designation. It is likely that winter range
will be established for mule deer as the revegetation plant materials are established around
the concrete batch plan site.
Impacts on Wildlife by Blockade of Migration Routes
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The only migration corridors identified near the concrete batch plant site are for elk and
mule deer. As can be seen from the attached elk and mule deer habitat maps, the site does
not block these corridors.
Impacts on Wildlife by Use Patterns or Other Disruptions
The use patterns associated with the concrete batch plant have been in place long-term at
this site. The major change in use at this site is that the extraction of sand and gravel
aggregates will cease while the concrete batch plant operations will continue until the year
2028 on a 5.8 acre portion of the site. This reduced activity will benefit wildlife as well as
the commitment to revegetate the 60+ acres of the site that have been disturbed by the sand
and gravel extraction operations. The reclamation plan referred to in this application
identifies a number of plant species including native and pasture grass mixtures that will
create habitat for elk and deer on south facing slopes. Again, it is likely that winter range
will be established for mule deer and elk as the revegetation plant materials are established
around the concrete batch plan site.
Mountain Lion habitat is established by the presence of "prey" as noted in "Mountain Lion
Management Guidelines" prepared by Darby Finley, Terrestrial Wildlife Biologist, Meeker,
Colorado for the CDOW Northwest Region. According to this document, "Colorado's elk
populations are the highest anywhere in the United States and provide alternate prey for the
lion's principle food base of mule deer". As mentioned previously, there is no mule deer or
elk habitat on the concrete batch plant site to attract deer, elk, or mountain lions to the site.
Although bald eagle winter range is identified in the CDOW Garfield County GIS mapping,
no bald eagle roosting or nesting sites have been identified by the CDOW in the Garfield
County GIS website for this area. Again, the amount of activity at the Powers Pit Concrete
Batch Plant site will be greatly reduced when the aggregate extraction leaves the property
and only the concrete batch plant activities continue.
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(4) Evaluation of any potential radiation hazard that may have been identified by the State or County
Health Departments. [CTL]
Applicant Response:
We performed a background radiation survey of the Powers Pit Concrete Plant on April 27,
2011. We found that radiation at the site to be 0 to 3 pRemlhr. We consider this to be normal
background radiation for this area of Garfield County.
(5) Spill Prevention Control and Counter Measures plan, if applicable. [TLS and Lafarge]
Applicant Response:
The Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan prepared by Lafarge West,
Inc. is attached as an exhibit to this document.
i. Traffic. Assessment of traffic impacts based upon a traffic study prepared in compliance
with Section 4-502(J). [SE and SH]
Applicant Response:
The Powers Batch Plant will not have major negative impacts on transportation, services,
and facilities. Some of the possible impacts were evaluated in the Traffic Impact Study
called" LaFarge West Cerise Site" by Eugene G. Coppola, PE, PTOE, dated 8.4.10 and
attached as a Traffic Exhibit. LaFarge and Crystal River Corp have entered into a lease
agreement to allow the existing concrete batch plant to remain on Crystal Ranch property
through the year 2028. This leads to the following conclusions:
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The Project traffic identified in the Cerise Study would now travel to either the
Crystal Ranch Site or the Cerise Site, along CR -103
If approved, some Project traffic that was considered internal trips to the Cerise Site
(not identified) will now travel back and forth between the Cerise Site and the Crystal
Ranch Site. This is addressed in the Memorandum from Turnkey Consulting
The amount of Project traffic traveling through the intersection of SH -82 & CR -103
would not change from the values shown in the Cerise Study.
The Cerise Study accurately portrays total traffic and is valid for use in CDOT
access permitting.
Summary of Transportation Facility Improvement Recommendations
The following improvements are recommended at the intersection of CR -103 & Powers Site
Access:
• Construct a northbound left -turn deceleration lane.
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• Turning radii should be capable of serving a WB -67 design vehicle.
• Truck warning signs should be installed on the CR -103 approaches to the site
access with a stop sign installed on the access approach to CR -103.
The following improvements are recommended at the intersection of CR -103 & SH -82:
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Construct a southbound left -turn deceleration lane on CR -103.
Two existing auxiliary lanes on SH -82, to the east of CR -103, should be lengthened
to meet current CDOT design standards:
o Westbound right turn deceleration lane — extend by 600 -ft (1,100 req'd, 500
existing)
o Southbound -to -eastbound left turn acceleration lane — extend by 1,180 -ft
(1,680 req'd, 500 existing)
• Turning radii should be capable of serving a WB -67 design vehicle. This will require
some median improvements.
Given these improvements, the Powers Batch Plant will not have major negative impacts on
transportation services or facilities.
See also attached Traffic Exhibits:
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(1)
Traffic Impact Study called" LaFarge West Cerise Site" by Eugene G. Coppola, PE,
PTOE (dated 8.4.10)
TurnKey Consulting Memorandum called "Powers Batch Plant - Traffic Impact
Assessment on Adjacent Roads"
Preparation and coordination of Garfield County Driveway Access Permit [SE]
Applicant Response:
Sopris Engineering has prepared an application for the Garfield County Driveway Access
Permit that is attached as an Exhibit to this document. It will be submitted 30 days before
the access is to be constructed
(2) Preparation and coordination of CDOT Access Permit [SE and SH]
Applicant Response:
See attached draft documents showing the proposed CDOT Access Permit Application
Package for the connection of CR -103 to SH -82 attached as a Traffic Exhibit.
Nuisance. Impacts on adjacent land from generation of vapor, dust, smoke, noise, glare or
vibration, or other emanations. [TLS and Lafarge]
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Applicant Response:
Lafarge currently meets the standards for air, glare, radiation or fumes which substantially
interfere with the existing use of adjoining property or which constitutes a public nuisance
or hazard. Included, you will find the following management plans attached as Exhibits that
address these issues:
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan prepared by Lafarge West, Inc.
Stormwater Management Plan prepared by Lafarge North America
Certification for the Colorado Wastewater Discharge Permit System issued by the CDPH&E
Construction Permit issued by the CDPH&E Air Pollution Control Division
Cerise Mine Air Quality Statement prepared by Lafarge West, Inc.
Analysis of Noise from Proposed Cerise Gravel Mine prepared by Hankard Environmental,
Inc.
Lafarge has numerous permits and regulations that limit and prevent nuisance impacts on
neighboring properties. Lafarge has been operating a Ready Mix plant on the Powers site
for more than 10 years with no violations.
Reclamation Plan. A reclamation plan consistent with the standards in Section 7-212. [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet IA -2 for this information.
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Section 13 - Improvements Agreement (4-502(1))
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Section 13 - Improvements Agreement, if appropriate (4-502(1)) [TLS AND HH]
An Improvements Agreement is required in a form acceptable to the County, addressing
the following:
a. Security for construction of necessity of improvements. The following methods are
suggestions and a letter of credit or cash deposit is typically required for
infrastructure improvements.
(1)
Restrictions on the conveyance, sale or transfer of any lot, lots, tract, or
tracts of land within the subdivision as set forth in the plat or as
recorded by separate instrument.
(2) Performance or property bonds.
(3) Private or public escrow agreements.
(4) Loan commitments.
(5) Assignments of receivables.
(6) Liens on property.
(7) Letters of credit.
(8) Deposits of certified funds.
(9) Performance guarantees
(10) Other similar surety agreements.
b. The Improvements Agreement must also address the following: [TLS and HH]
(1) Necessary deeds or transfer of property.
(2) Provisions and schedule for construction of improvements, including
engineered plans and cost estimates.
(3) Payment of sewer and water tap fees.
(4) Payment of any other necessary fees.
(5) Transfer of water rights.
(6) Transfer of roads and improvements, rights-of-way, and other common
elements.
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Agreements to provide "as built" plans.
(7)
(8)
Methods of providing perpetual maintenance of common property and
equipment.
(9) Process for amending the Improvements Agreement.
(10) Enforcement provisions.
Applicant Response:
The Applicant agrees to work with Garfield County legal staff, planning staff, planning
commission, and the BOCC to develop an Improvements Agreement in a form acceptable to
the County that addresses the above.
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Standards, particularly Division 1, 2, 3, 7-8,10 (Industrial
Standards) and 7-814 (Mining and Extraction Use)
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Section 14 - Demonstrate compliance with Article VII, Standards, particularly Division 1, 2, 3, 7-810
(Industrial Standards) and 7-814 (Mining and Extraction Use).
DIVISION 1 GENERAL APPROVAL STANDARDS FOR LAND USE CHANGE PERMITS
Section 7-101 Compliance with Zone District Use Restrictions [TLS]
Applicant Response:
This Application for Major Impact Review — Processing seeks to demonstrate that the
requested continuation of the concrete batch plat at the Powers Pit complies with the Zone
District Use Restrictions.
Section 7-102 Compliance with Comprehensive Plan and Intergovernmental Agreements [TLS]
Applicant Response:
Crystal Ranch Corp has also prepared a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to request
changing the property designation on the Future Land Use Map from Residential Medium to
Rural Employment Center for approximately 24 acres including and around the existing
concrete batch plant. The Comprehensive Plan Amendment portion of this Application
addresses the following:
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The existing comprehensive plan and/or any related element thereof is in need of
the proposed amendment; and
The proposed amendment is compatible with the surrounding area, and the goals
and policies of the Plan; and
The proposed amendment will have no major negative impacts on transportation,
services, and facilities; and
The proposed amendment will have minimal effect on service provision, including
adequacy or availability of facilities and services, and is compatible with existing
and planned service provision; and
The proposed amendment is consistent with the logical expansion of services; and
The county or the general area in which an amendment is proposed has changed or
is changing to such a degree that the amendment is in the public interest; and
Strict adherence to the Plan would result in a situation neither intended nor in
keeping with other key elements and policies of the Plan; and
The proposed plan amendment has a significant public benefit; will promote the
public welfare and will be consistent with the goals and policies of the Garfield
County Comprehensive Plan and the elements thereof.
See Section 7 — 2030 Comprehensive Plan Amendment for demonstrated compliance with
the Garfield County 2030 Comprehensive Plan
Section 7-103 Compatibility [TLS]
Applicant Response:
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The existing uses of the 68 acre± resource extraction site include aggregate extraction
operations, aggregate washing, aggregate sales, aggregate shipping, and a concrete batch
plant. The current lease for the aggregate extraction operation and concrete batch plant will
expire shortly and the reclamation process is currently being accomplished. Surrounding
land use on the Crystal Ranch Corp property is agricultural with a scattering of residential
uses. Proposed access to the concrete batch plant is from County Road 103, which lies
immediately to the east of the property. Only 24 acres of the 68 -acre resource extraction
area will be utilized for potential Rural Employment Center uses as the remainder of the site
will be reclaimed and utilized for landscape and the screening of these potential uses from
off-site residential areas and from the Highway 82 view corridor to the south. The Applicant
considers the continued operation of the concrete batch plan in its current location to be
compatible with the surrounding land uses.
Section 7-104 Sufficient Legal and Physical Source of Water [8G and ZA]
Applicant Response:
Historically, much of the Powers Ranch was flood irrigated using water rights in the Kelly
Ditch and the Kelly Wastewater Ditch, which water rights divert from Crystal Spring. Water
has also been provided to the gravel pit from water diverted from the Roaring Fork River
through the Kelso Ditch to James Reservoir for industrial and irrigation uses. This water is
pumped below highway 82 for these industrial and irrigation uses. The historically irrigated
lands have now largely been mined and are ready for revegetation. The Kelso Ditch is also
decreed to provide supplemental irrigation to the same gravel pit acreage that was
historically irrigated under the Kelly Ditch.
The Roaring Fork Sand and Gravel pit has been operating since the mid -1960's. The primary
industrial water supply has been from James Reservoir that is providing water from the
Kelso and Martin Ditches. These industrial uses from the Reservoir and ditches were
confirmed and augmented pursuant to the decree entered on February 6, 1995 in Case No.
92CW304. That decree also confirmed that these rights could be used for irrigation uses
upon the Powers Ranch. James Reservoir has a surface area of 1.38 acres and a capacity
of 8.28 acre-feet. It is located in the southwest corner of Lot 11, Section 26, Township 7
South, Range 88 West, 6th P.M. The Martin and Kelso Ditches are decreed for 3 cfs for
industrial and irrigation uses. Water will continue to be provided for the continuation of the
concrete batch plant operations and irrigation for reclamation per the above-described
physical and legal water supplies.
Section 7-105 Adequate Water Supply [SE and ZA]
Applicant Response:
The concrete batch plant currently does not have a potable water system and will not install
one prior to the expiration of their lease, therefore adequate water supply does not apply to
this situation. Adequate water supply for future development is described in the
Engineering Report prepared by Sopris Engineering dated 6-24-11.
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Section 7-106 Adequate Central Water Distribution and Wastewater Systems [SE and ZA]
Applicant Response
The concrete batch plant currently does not have a central water distribution or wastewater
system and will not install one prior to the expiration of their lease, therefore this is not
applicable. Adequate central water distribution and wastewater systems for future
development is described in the Engineering Report prepared by Sopris Engineering dated
6-24-11.
Section 7-107 Adequate Public Utilities [SE]
The concrete batch plant will continue to operate "as -is" and will not require any additional
public utilities to continue its operation. Adequate public utilities for future development is
described in the Engineering Report prepared by Sopris Engineering dated 6-24-11.
Section 7-108 Access and Roadways [SE]
Applicant Response:
The Powers Batch Plant will not have major negative impacts on transportation, services,
and facilities. Some of the possible impacts were evaluated in the Traffic Impact Study
called" LaFarge West Cerise Site" by Eugene G. Coppola, PE, PTOE, dated 8.4.10 and
attached as a Traffic Exhibit. LaFarge and Crystal River Corp have entered into a lease
agreement to allow the existing concrete batch plant to remain on Crystal Ranch property
through the year 2028. This leads to the following conclusions:
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The Project traffic identified in the Cerise Study would now travel to either the
Crystal Ranch Site or the Cerise Site, along CR -103
If approved, some Project traffic that was considered internal trips to the Cerise Site
(not identified) will now travel back and forth between the Cerise Site and the Crystal
Ranch Site. This is addressed in the Memorandum from Turnkey Consulting
The amount of Project traffic traveling through the intersection of SH -82 & CR -103
would not change from the values shown in the Cerise Study.
The Cerise Study accurately portrays total traffic and is valid for use in CDOT
access permitting.
Summary of Transportation Facility Improvement Recommendations
The following improvements are recommended at the intersection of CR -103 & Powers Site
Access:
• Construct a northbound left -turn deceleration lane.
• Turning radii should be capable of serving a WB -67 design vehicle.
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• Truck warning signs should be installed on the CR -103 approaches to the site
access with a stop sign installed on the access approach to CR -103.
The following improvements are recommended at the intersection of CR -103 & SH -82:
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Construct a southbound left -turn deceleration lane on CR -103.
Two existing auxiliary lanes on SH -82, to the east of CR -103, should be lengthened
to meet current CDOT design standards:
o Westbound right turn deceleration lane — extend by 600 -ft (1,100 req'd, 500
existing)
o Southbound -to -eastbound left turn acceleration lane — extend by 1,180 -ft
(1,680 req'd, 500 existing)
• Turning radii should be capable of serving a WB -67 design vehicle. This will require
some median improvements.
Given these improvements, the Powers Batch Plant will not have major negative impacts on
transportation services or facilities.
See also attached Traffic Exhibits:
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Traffic Impact Study called" LaFarge West Cerise Site" by Eugene G. Coppola, PE,
PTOE (dated 8.4.10)
TurnKey Consulting Memorandum called "Powers Batch Plant - Traffic Impact
Assessment on Adjacent Roads"
Also refer to the Engineering Report prepared by Sopris Engineering dated 6-24-11 for
additional information.
Section 7-109 No Significant Risk from Natural Hazards [SE and CTL]
Applicant Response:
Geology and hazards have been delineated by CTLIThompson's project geologist and are
attached as an Exhibit. CTL/Thompson's Summary of Conclusions is as follows:
1. No geologic or geotechnical conditions were identified which would preclude the
planned development of this site. Collapse -prone soils outside of the pit area and
potential for sink hole formation related to Eagle Valley Evaporite are the primary
geologic concerns.
2. The subsurface conditions encountered in our exploratory pits generally were man -
placed fill consisting of aggregate base course and crusher fines underlain by clean
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to slightly silty gravel to the maximum explored depth of 12 feet. Four feet of sandy
clay -silt was encountered in the bottom of our exploratory pit TP -2.
3. We did not encounter ground water in our exploratory pits at the time of exploratory
excavation operations. Our exploratory pits were backfilled immediately after
exploratory excavation operations were completed.
4. We anticipate footing or slab foundations will be appropriate for buildings
constructed at the site.
5. Asphalt or asphalt with aggregate base course are suitable for access roads and
parking lots. Details are presented in this report.
Also refer to the Engineering Report prepared by Sopris Engineering dated 6-24-11 for
additional information.
DIVISION 2 GENERAL RESOURCE PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR LAND USE CHANGE
PERMITS
Section 7-201 Protection of Agricultural Lands [TLS]
Applicant Response:
No agricultural lands will be disturbed by the continuation of the existing concrete batch
plan operating of the Crystal Ranch Corp property.
Section 7-202 Protection of Wildlife Habitat Areas [TLS]
Applicant Response:
The wildlife use patterns associated with the concrete batch plant have been in place long-
term at this site. The major change in use at this site is that the extraction of sand and
gravel aggregates will cease while the concrete batch plant operations will continue until
the year 2028 on a 5.8 acre portion of the site. This reduced activity will benefit wildlife as
well as the commitment to revegetate the 60+ acres of the site that have been disturbed by
the sand and gravel extraction operations. The revegetation plan included in this
application identifies a number of plant species including native and pasture grass mixtures
that will create habitat for elk and deer on south facing slopes. Again, it is likely that winter
range will be established for mule deer and elk as the revegetation plant materials are
established around the concrete batch plan site.
Section 7-203 Protection of Wetlands and Waterbodies [TLS and SE]
Applicant Response:
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There are no wetlands or waterbodies that will be disturbed by activities associated with the
continuation of the existing concrete batch plant operations at the Crystal Ranch Corp
Property.
Section 7-204 Protection of Water Quality from Pollutants [TLS and Lafarge]
Applicant Response:
The Stormwater Management Plan prepared by Lafarge North is attached as an Exhibit in
this document. Lafarge also has water recycling facilities on-site to prevent any process
water to intermingle with run-off and Stormwater.
Section 7-205 Erosion and Sedimentation [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet ES1 for demonstration of compliance with the
erosion and sedimentation standards in Section 7-205
Section 7-206 Drainage [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to the Drainage Study dated 6-24-11 prepared by Sopris Engineering and
included as an Exhibit for demonstration of conformance to the drainage standards in
Section 7-206.
Section 7-207 Stormwater Run -Off [SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to the Engineering Report prepared by Sopris Engineering dated 6-24-11 and
included as an Exhibit for demonstration of conformance to stormwater run-off standards in
Section 7-207.
Section 7-208 Air Quality [TLS and Lafarge]
Lafarge currently meets the standards for air, glare, radiation or fumes which substantially
interfere with the existing use of adjoining property or which constitutes a public nuisance
or hazard. Included, you will find the following management plans attached as Exhibits that
address these issues:
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan prepared by Lafarge West, Inc.
Stormwater Management Plan prepared by Lafarge North America
Certification for the Colorado Wastewater Discharge Permit System issued by the CDPH&E
Construction Permit issued by the CDPH&E Air Pollution Control Division
Cerise Mine Air Quality Statement prepared by Lafarge West, Inc.
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Analysis of Noise from Proposed Cerise Gravel Mine prepared by Hankard Environmental,
Inc.
Section 7-209 Areas Subject to Wildfire Hazards [TLS]
Applicant Response:
The wildfire hazard at the existing concrete batch plant site is negligible as no vegetation
exists around the facility to create a wildfire hazard.
Section 7-210 Areas Subject to Natural Hazards and Geologic Hazards [TLS and CTL]
Applicant Response:
Geology and hazards have been delineated by CTL/Thompson's project geologist and are
attached as an Exhibit. CTL/Thompson's Summary of Conclusions is as follows:
1. No geologic or geotechnical conditions were identified which would preclude the
planned development of this site. Collapse -prone soils outside of the pit area and
potential for sink hole formation related to Eagle Valley Evaporite are the primary
geologic concerns.
2. The subsurface conditions encountered in our exploratory pits generally were man -
placed fill consisting of aggregate base course and crusher fines underlain by clean
to slightly silty gravel to the maximum explored depth of 12 feet. Four feet of sandy
clay -silt was encountered in the bottom of our exploratory pit TP -2.
3. We did not encounter ground water in our exploratory pits at the time of exploratory
excavation operations. Our exploratory pits were backfilled immediately after
exploratory excavation operations were completed.
4. We anticipate footing or slab foundations will be appropriate for buildings
constructed at the site.
5. Asphalt or asphalt with aggregate base course are suitable for access roads and
parking lots. Details are presented in this report.
Section 7-211 Areas with Archeological, Paleontological or Historical Importance [TLS]
Applicant Response:
The concrete batch plan already exists within the context of the Powers gravel extraction
pit. No protected or registered archaeological, cultural, paleontological and historic
resource areas will be disturbed to continue the concrete batch plant operations.
Section 7-212 Reclamation [SE]
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Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheet IA -2 and to the Landscape Plan prepared by the
Land Studio for information related to compliance with the reclamation standards in Section
7-212.
DIVISION 3 SITE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Section 7-301 Compatible Design (TLS]
Applicant Response:
The existing concrete batch plant site has been organized to maximize the existing
setbacks from Highway 82 and County Road 103 with berming and landscape buffering.
The operations of activities on the site shall be managed to avoid nuisances to adjacent
uses relating to hours of operations, parking, service delivery, and location of service areas
and docks. New exterior lighting shall be designed in compliance with the requirements of
Section 7-305(B), Lighting Standards. No new buildings are proposed at this time.
Section 7-302 Building Design [TLS]
Applicant Response:
No new buildings are proposed at this time.
Section 7-303 Design and Scale of Development [TLS]
Applicant Response:
No new structures are proposed at this time for the continuation of the concrete batch plant
operations.
Section 7-304 Off -Street Parking and Loading Standards [TLS]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheets S2 and S3 for existing and proposed parking
areas, driveways, emergency turnouts and emergency turnarounds, sidewalks and paths,
shown by location and dimension and demonstration of conformance to the off-street
loading and parking standards in Section 7-304.
Section 7-305 Landscaping and Lighting Standards (TLS]
The Landscape and Reclamation Plans have been developed for this application and are
included as an Exhibit. Please refer to these plans for demonstration of conformance to the
landscape standards in Section 7-305. Any new lighting will comply with the lighting
standards in Section 7-305.
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Applicant Response:
Section 7-306 Snow Storage Standards [TLS]
Applicant Response:
A designated area, sufficient to store snow from the entire parking area for the Concrete
Batch Plant shall be provided. A minimum area equivalent to two and one-half (2.5) percent
of the total area of the required off-street parking and loading area, including access drives,
shall be designated to serve as a snow storage area. Required off-street parking and
loading areas shall not be used for snow storage. Snow stored in open areas shall not be
located in a manner that restricts access or circulation, or obstructs the view of motorists.
The traveled area of public roadways shall not be used for snow storage. Adequate
drainage shall be provided for the snow storage area to accommodate snowmelt and to
ensure it does not drain onto adjacent property
Section 7-307 Roadway Standards (SE]
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheets S2 and S3 for existing and proposed parking
areas, driveways, emergency turnouts and emergency turnarounds, sidewalks and paths,
shown by location and dimension and demonstration of conformance to the roadway
standards in Section 7-307.
Section 7-308 Trail and Walkway Standards [TLS]
Applicant Response:
No trails or walkways are proposed related to continued operations of the concrete batch
plan at the Crystal Ranch Corp property.
Section 7-309 Utility Standards (SE]
Applicant Response:
Applicant Response:
Please refer to Sopris Engineering's sheets S2 and S3 for utility information and
demonstration of conformance to the utility standards in Section 7-309.
DIVISION 8 STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF USES
Section 7-810 Additional Standards Applicable to Industrial Use
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All fabrication, service and repair operations shall be conducted within an enclosed building or
obscured by a fence, natural topography or landscaping. [TLS]
Applicant Response:
The Concrete Batch Plant operations are proposed to continue in their existing location on
the floor of the gravel quarry. Natural topography, existing hillsides and proposed berms
are intended to obscure the Concrete Batch Plant operations.
All operations involving loading and unloading of vehicles shall be conducted on private property
and shall not be conducted on a public right-of-way. [TLS]
Applicant Response:
All loading and unloading of vehicles will be conducted on private property.
All outdoor storage facilities for fuel, raw materials and products shall be screened by natural
topography or enclosed by a fence or wall adequate to conceal such facilities from adjacent
property. [TLS]
Applicant Response:
All outdoor storage facilities for fuel, raw materials and products shall be screened by
natural topography, existing hillsides and proposed berms to shield such facilities from
adjacent property.
All outside storage abutting or facing a lot in a residential or commercial zone shall be screened by
natural topography or enclosed by a site -obscuring fence to obstruct the storage area from view.
The fence shall be of material and design that will not detract from adjacent residences.
Applicant Response:
All outside storage facilities shall be screened by natural topography, existing hillsides and
proposed berms to obstruct the storage area from view.
All industrial wastes shall be disposed of in a manner consistent with statutes and requirements of
CDPHE. [TLS and Lafarge]
Applicant Response:
The Concrete Batch Plant operations will not produce industrial waste. All fuel or oil that is
used will be covered under the spill plans that are attached as an Exhibit to this document.
The volume of sound generated shall comply with the standards set forth in the Colorado Revised
Statutes. [TLS and Lafarge]
Applicant Response:
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Lafarge currently does and will continue to comply with all noise statutes. Noise associated
with the operations of a Concrete Batch Plant is referenced in the Analysis of Noise from
Proposed Cerise Gravel Mine prepared by Hankard Environmental, Inc. that is attached as
an Exhibit. The proposed Project will operate primarily during the `Daytime', as defined by
CRS §25-12 (7:00 am to 7:00 pm). Only administrative and maintenance activities will be
allowed from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, which are considered acoustically insignificant.
The existing berm to the north of the Concrete Batch Plant has been retained to reduce
sound levels in that direction. A new berm is proposed along Highway 82 to mitigate sound
that may travel to the southern edge of the site.
Every use shall be operated so that the ground vibration inherently and recurrently generated is not
perceptible without instruments at any point of any boundary line of the property. [TLS and Lafarge]
Applicant Response:
Once mining operations have completed it is expected that there will be very little vibration
from the Batch Plant operations. There will be no screening or crushing of material on site
and all loading is done on paved areas to reduce the minimal vibration.
Every use shall be so operated that it does not emit heat, glare, radiation or fumes which
substantially interfere with the existing use of adjoining property or which constitutes a public
nuisance or hazard. Flaring of gases, aircraft warning signal and reflective painting of storage
tanks, or other legal requirements for safety or air pollution control measures shall be exempted
from this provision. [TLS and Lafarge]
Applicant Response:
Lafarge currently meets the standards for air, glare, radiation or fumes which substantially
interfere with the existing use of adjoining property or which constitutes a public nuisance
or hazard. Included, you will find the following management plans attached as Exhibits that
address these issues:
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan prepared by Lafarge West, Inc.
Stormwater Management Plan prepared by Lafarge North America
Certification for the Colorado Wastewater Discharge Permit System issued by the CDPH&E
Construction Permit issued by the CDPH&E Air Pollution Control Division
Cerise Mine Air Quality Statement prepared by Lafarge West, Inc.
Analysis of Noise from Proposed Cerise Gravel Mine prepared by Hankard Environmental,
Inc.
Section 7- 814 Additional Standards Applicable to Mining and Extraction Uses.
A. Roads.
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Impact Mitigation. The mining operator or owner shall bear the proportionate cost of all road and
bridge improvements, repairs, and maintenance necessitated by the proposed mining operation.
[TLS and Lafarge]
Applicant Response:
Lafarge has existing roadway maintenance agreements with the County and State to
maintain haul routes. It is expected that these will be updated with the new access being
installed and that the Improvements Agreements will address commitments by the
Applicant related to the installation and maintenance of the new access and County Road
103 to the Highway 82 intersection.
Vehicle Weight. The weight of trucks shall not exceed federal, state or local government imposed
road or bridge weight capacity on approved haulage routes, as those routes are established by the
procedures in the Garfield County Overweight Vehicle Regulations. [TLS and Lafarge]
Applicant Response:
Lafarge weighs all trucks leaving the site to ensure that they meet vehicle weight
guidelines.
Seasonal Traffic Limitation. As a condition of approval, the County may impose limits on the
number of trucks that may access the mine to avoid damage to roads caused by heavy vehicle
use, weather conditions or water saturation. [TLS and Lafarge]
Applicant Response:
Lafarge weighs all trucks leaving the site to ensure that they meet vehicle weight
guidelines.
B. Routing. Designation of construction and haul routes for a specific mining operation
application shall comply with the following standards:
Avoidance of Developed Areas. Truck haulage and traffic routes shall be designed to the
maximum extent feasible to avoid residential areas, commercial areas, environmentally and
visually sensitive areas, schools and other civic buildings, municipalities and already congested
locations. Alternative routes shall be identified. [TLS and Lafarge]
Applicant Response:
The current and proposed truck routes from the site are designed to avoid residential areas
and heavily populated or sensitive areas.
Timing of Hauling. Timing of truck traffic may be controlled to prevent congestion or adverse noise
impacts or safety risks. [TLS and Lafarge]
Applicant Response:
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The proposed Project will operate primarily during the `Daytime', as defined by CRS §25-12
(7:00 am to 7:00 pm). Only administrative and maintenance activities will be allowed from
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Lafarge understands that there might be limitations on haul times
related to this schedule if deemed necessary by the County.
Load Control. Applicant shall prevent loss of loads and fugitive dust emissions during transit, and
shall be responsible to ensure that haul routes are maintained in accordance with dust -suppressant
methods required by applicable state or federal agency. [TLS and Lafarge]
Applicant Response:
Lafarge ensures that loads are covered or otherwise maintained to control dust and prevent
loss. Once mining is complete all loads will leave the site in enclosed ready mix drums.
Wildlife. Mining operations shall mitigate any impacts not be located in wildlife habitat areas as
identified by the Colorado Division of Wildlife. [TLS]
Applicant Response:
The wildlife use patterns associated with the concrete batch plant have been in place long-
term at this site. The major change in use at this site is that the extraction of sand and
gravel aggregates will cease while the concrete batch plant operations will continue until
the year 2028 on a 5.8 acre portion of the site. This reduced activity will benefit wildlife as
well as the commitment to revegetate the 60+ acres of the site that have been disturbed by
the sand and gravel extraction operations. The revegetation plan included in this
application identifies a number of plant species including native and pasture grass mixtures
that will create habitat for elk and deer on south facing slopes. Again, it is likely that winter
range will be established for mule deer and elk as the revegetation plant materials are
established around the concrete batch plan site.
Emergency Preparedness. The site operator shall prepare an emergency preparedness plan and
have it on site and provided to the appropriate emergency providers for the site. [TLS and Lafarge]
Applicant Response:
Every Lafarge site has a full emergency plan with emergency equipment maps, emergency
phone numbers and evacuation plans. A copy can be provided if needed.
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