HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 BOCC Staff Report 05.04.1999BOCC sl4ll99
PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
Rf,OUEST: A request fbr revierv of a Special Use Permit to
allow fbr an accessory dwelling unit.
APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
SITE DATA:
ACCESS:
WATER:
SEWER:
EXISTING ZONING:
Ed Johnson
0555 ClactLrs Flats l{oad, located in SE 1/4 SW l/4
or Sectio' r r' Range 8il'ii
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I 1.6 acres
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Existing and proposed well
l:risting and propoted ISDS
A/R/RD
L RELATIONSHIP TO THE COM PITEII ENSIVE PL \N
According to the 1995 Garfreld Cor,rnti' Conrprehensive I)lan. this site lies in the Low
Density Residential district which calls tbr " I 0 acres or nrore per dwelling unit". With one
singlefamilyandoneaccessoryuniton ll.6acres,thear,'eragedensityis5.8acidu. Itis
consistent with the existing density in the area, including the Pinyon Peaks Subdivision and
r)V Cattle Creek P.U.D., which are ad.jacent to the site Thc iots in these two subdivisions
range from approximately 3 to l 7 Ac-r es
Section III-2.0 Housing: "To ensure all types of housing that ensures current and future
residents equitable housing oppofiunities which are clesiSnecl to provide safe, efficient
residential structures that are conrpatil)le wrth and that pri)tect the natural environment."
This proposal meets the stated olr.jecrrr e.
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tr. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL
A. Site & Project Description. The Johnsons have an existing two story frame house
with basement and detached garage on their lot. Access is provided via a
driveway from Cactus Flats Road, which bisects the property. There is significant
elevation change between the existing and proposecl units. The hillside rises
behind the existing house arrcl the proposed unit would lie on the other side of the
hillside, completely out of vier,v from the existing house and Cactus Flats Road.
The new unit would be accessed via a second driveway further down the road
(east of existing improvements). The accessory Lrnit willbe a manufactured
modular single family horne in which the applicant's son and daughter-inlaw will
live (see 3llllgg letter. pog"ctr t. The intent is to eventually subdivide the lot,
which is cost prohibitive at this time The applicant should be sure that the
placement of proposed irnprovernents will be able to meet the subdivision
regulations if this is the intention.
ru. MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS
A" Zorung. An accessory drvelling unit is considerecl a special use in the A/R/RD
zone district pursuant to Sectron 3.t)2.0i Zoning ltr-'solution of 1978, as amended.
An accessory dwelling unit rnust meet the standalcls forth in Section 5 03.021 of
the Zorung Resolution. l'his application meets the fbllowing.
-the minimum lot requirernent
-the gross floor area
The accessory dwelling Lnit carr onl-v be leased arrd must meet the County
Building code requirements. 'f here are no covenants pertaining to this site.
The following are unresolveci issues in Section 5 0l 02:
-the applicant needs to pr-ov'iLle proolot'an adeqLrirte water source. He has an
existing well and plans on obtaining a new rvell pcrnrit and CDLC contract for the
accessory unit.
-the applicant will need to comply with the flounty ISDS regulations. He
states that if the special use permit is approved, he will submit for a septic
permit. He further states that all requirements for ltlacernent of the septic have
been considered and he r,r ill rrreet all CoLrnty ReclLrirements (see 3llll99letter,pasel
B. Conditional and Special I Ises Special Uses are sLrb.ject to the standards set forth
in Section 5 03 of the Zonin'l ResolLrtion Irtilitics adequate to provide water and
sanitation service, street irnltrt)\/ements, trnd clesign of the proposed use to
minimize impact through various means are specilied in this section. Provisions
will need to be made to complv with these regulatiorts.
Legal Access: Access wilt be provided via a second driveway extending from
Cactus Flats Road, behind the hillside, to the north end of the lot.
Water. An existing well services the prinrarv dwellrng unit. A new well permit and
contract will provide watcr to lhe proposed accessory unit. No building permit
will be issued until proof of a legally adequate water source has been provided.
Sewer: The applicant will install a new septic systerx that meets the Colorado
Department of Public Health ISDS standards. Tlre applicant may be required to
provide an engineered design as part of the bLrikjirr-g permit and ISDS permit
application.
State and Local Health Standards: No other State and Local health standards are
applicable to the application
Iv.SUGGESTED FTNDINGS
That proper public notice was provided as requrrcd fbr the meeting before the
Board of County Cotntnistiott.'ts
That the hearing before the Board of County Conunissioners was extensive and
complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and issLres were submitted and that all
interested parties were heard at that meeting
That for the above statecl tincl other reasr)l)s. the 1rroposed special use permit is in
the best interest of the health, satbty. morals, conr enience, order, prosperity and
welfare of the citizens of Gartleld County.
That the application is in conlirr.rnance r,iith the (,rrtleld County ZonrngResolution
of 1978, as amended an
RECOMMENDATION
Staffrecommends APPROVA[.. r,r'itlr the lirlkrrving con litions of approval:
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That the accessory dwelling Lrnit be built accordins to the submitted plan (see
pag -y ) and that substantial chanses to the plan. such as but not limited to a
change of location or total sqLrrrre footage, will rcquire another review which may
or may not be approved b-v thc Board of'Count1, ('ommissioners.
That the applicant meet all reciLrirements of the Gartleld County Zoning Resolution
of 1978, as amended.
4. That all State and Local health standards be rnet rrrrci that the applicant
acquire ISDS perrnit at tlre bLrilding lternrit stage
5. That proof of a legally adequate soLrrce of water lirr two (2) dwelling units be
provided prior to issuance of a building 1;errnit anti special use permit.
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