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BOCC 7/15/96
Sierra Bluffs Filing #2 Subdivision
Preliminary Plan
Wayne & Wanda Cooley
High Country Engineering
Located in a portion of Section 22 and
22 T6S. R92W; located approximately
three (3) miles south of the Town of
Silt.
38.54 acres
Community System
I. S.D.S.
County Road 331 and private access
easements platted with the Sierra Vista
Ranch.
A/R/RD
A/R/RD
I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The subject property is located partially in District C - Rural Areas/Minor Environmental
Constraints as shown on the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan Management Districts
Map.
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL
A. Site Description: The property is located south of Silt, in the lower reaches of Dry
Hollow Creek, south of Weible Peak. Elevations range from 5600 to 5800 feet. The
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site is undeveloped, and in native vegetation. A vicinity map is shown on the
enclosed plan map.
Project Description: The proposed subdivision is a "resubdivision" of Lot 11 of the
Sierra Vista Subdivision, approved in 1980, and amended in 1983. The 1983
amendments did not affect this portion of Sierra Vista Ranch subdivision. All parcels
created in 1980 exceeded 35 acres in size, and did not require any subdivision review.
A sketch plan was submitted to the Planning Commission in September of 1994 and
a Preliminary Plan was submitted to the Planning Commission in June of 1995 and
withdrawn after the Planning Commission completed their review to resolve water
problems.
It is proposed to split the 38.58 acre site into four (4) single-family lots ranging in size
from 9.094 to 9.786 acres in size. The community water supply system from the
adjoining Sierra Pinon subdivision will be used to serve lots in the proposed
subdivision, with the addition of a 6000 gallon storage tank. Sewage disposal will be
treated through conventional ISDS. Access will be provided at two points from Alta
Vista Road, which was platted as a part of the 1980 Sierra Vista plat. All roads will
be designed to meet the Garfield County Subdivision Regulation semi -primitive road
standard, which was established for developments with 2 to 10 dwellings. A blue -line
of the Preliminary Plan of the proposed subdivision included with this report.
M. REVIEW AGENCY COMMENTS
1. Division of Water Resources: The Division responded to the original application for
individual wells and had a positive response, based on the use of domestic wells. The
Division has never responded to the Sierra Pinon subdivision water system as a part
of the subdivision review process. They were a part of the review of the
augmentation plan that was approved for the Sierra Pinon subdivision.
2. South Side Soil Conservation District: The District has responded to the previously
to the application,.,and has concerns regarding revegetation and wildlife impacts (see
letter on page' - ).
3. Colorado Department of Health: The Department of Health has responded verbally
to the application and indicated that the water supply system will be subject to the
State Drinking Water regulations.
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Colorado State Geologist: The State Geologist had the following comments during
the previous application: (See pg.- 9-)
A. The Wasatch formation, which underlays the entire site, is highly erodible, and
on steeper slopes, subject to mass slope movements(i.e. landslides, slumps and
rockfall).
B. Each lot should have an engineering geologist review and prepare
recommendations prior to construction. Engineered ISDS may also be
necessary.
IV. MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS
A. Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Compliance The 1984 Comprehensive Plan gives little
guidance regarding subdivision design in rural areas. The proposed layout includes
large -lot design, consistent with the rural character of the are and absence of central
sewer. All of the lots meet the two (2) acre minimum lot size of the A/R/RD zone
district.
Soils/Topography: The applicant has provided a summary of geologic constraints in
the site, including "steep slopes, expansive soils and structurally weak soils". As a
part of that application the applicant has suggested the following plat note:
"A site specific geotechnical report, prepared by a registered engineer licensed
by the State of Colorado, is required for all structures, including sewage disposal
systems, prior to the issuance of a building permit or an individual sewage
disposal system permit."
Staff would suggest that this be a condition of approval.
Road/Access: The project proposes two (2) points of access from Alta Vista road,
platted in 1980 and connecting to County Road 331 (Dry Hollow). road profiles call
for a 50' ROW with the semi -primitive road design with two (2) eight foot aggregate
surfaced lanes.
Staff notes that the soils on the property make road access and maintenance difficult
on the site. In addition, staff would suggest that the 60' ROW remain, due to the
potential for further resubdivision of lots that could utilize the same access.
Road B needs to have a different name for addressing purposes, to avoid confusion
in the future with other roads in the County.
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D. Fire Protection: No letter has been provided by the Silt Fire Department.
E. Water: As noted previously, the proposed water supply is a community water system
developed initially for the adjacent Sierra Pinon subdivision. As a part of the final plat
approval for the Sierra Pinon subdivision, an augmentation plan and pump test were
submitted as a part of the application. (See enclosed pgs. /6 The augmentation
plan was approved for 18 dwellings, along with other water uses. The Sierra Pinon
subdivision has 14 platted lots, leaving the remaining four (4) lots available for the
Sierra Bluffs #2 subdivision. The applicant's engineer has submitted documentation
regarding the physical capability of the existing system to meet the needs of this
subdivision. (See pgs. 023 "2 'S) There is no proposed method of combining
responsibility for ownership and maintenance of the system between the present
owners in the Sierra Pinon subdivision and the future owners of the lots in the Sierra
Bluffs #2 subdivision. Staff would suggest that the lots in the Sierra Bluffs #2
subdivision become members of the Sierra Pinons homeowners association, at least
in terms of the ownership, maintenance and repair of the water system.
At the Planning Commission meeting it was noted that the combined number of
dwelling units that will be served by the Sierra Pinon water system will now result in
a public water supply, subject to the Colorado Department of Health community
water supply system requirements. In a verbal conversation with the State, it was
noted that the plans for the system will have to be submitted to the Denver office for
approval, before any approval can be given for the use of the system. This will also
require some fairly significant costs for monitoring and testing the water supply,
which enhances the need for the Sierra Bluffs II subdivision lot owners to be members
of the Sierra Pinon subdivision homeowner's association. Additionally, the Planning
Commission recommended that no approval be given to the subdivision, until the
Department of Health has approved the treatment system.
F. Wastewater: Sewage disposal will be handled by ISDS. Section 4.92 requires that
evidence of the result of soil percolation tests and produce excavations to determine
maximum seasonal ground water level and depth to bedrock shall be provided." The
original application included percolation tests on lots 1, 2 and 4. Two of these tests
exceeded 60 minutes per inch, requiring engineered systems. Staff would suggest a
plat note requiring engineered ISDS for all lots.
G. Adjacent Property Owners: A letter of opposition was submitted during the last
preliminary plan review and is included on page d6
Town of Silt: The Town of Silt has responded to the application previously and had
concerns regarding the County's plans regarding road conditions. (See pg. - )
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V. SUGGESTED FINDINGS
A. That the proper publication, public notice and posting were provided as required by
law for the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners; and
B. That the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners was extensive and
complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all
interested parties were heard at that hearing; and
That the proposed subdivision of land is in general compliance with the
recommendations set forth in the Comprehensive Plan for the unincorporated area of
the County; and
That the proposed subdivision of land conforms to the Garfield County Zoning
Resolution; and
That all data, surveys, analyses, studies, plans and designs as are required by the State
of Colorado, and Garfield County, have been submitted and, in addition, have been
found to meet all requirements of the Garfield County Subdivision Regulations.
VI. Recommendation
That the Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed subdivision, subject
to the following conditions of approval:
1. All representations of the applicant, either within the application or stated at the
public hearing with the Planning Commission, be considered conditions of approval.
2. The applicants shall either establish a Homeowners Association and shall be
incorporated in accordance with the requirements of Colorado Revised Statutes that
is a part of the Sierra Pinons Subdivision homeowners association or create a
homeowners association that has a legally binding relationship with the Sierra Pinons
subdivision for the provision of water to the lots in the Sierra Bluffs #2 subdivision,
prior to Final Plat approval. Additionally the Homeowner's Association shall be
responsible for water contract, well maintenance, road maintenance and snow
removal. The articles of incorporation and restrictive covenants shall be reviewed by
County Staff prior to the approval of a Final Plat.
3. The applicants shall prepare and submit a Subdivision Improvements Agreement,
addressing all improvements, prior to recording a final plat.
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The applicants shall submit improvement plans for all road, drainage and utility
improvements prior to the approval of a final plat, including a different road name for
the road known as "Road B".
5. All cut slopes created during construction shall be revegetated with native grasses
using certified weed -free seed.
7. The applicants shall pay $200 per lot in school impact fees prior to approval of the
final plat.
All roadways shall be designed and constructed in conformance with design standards
set forth in the Subdivision Regulations and in place at the time of final plat and that
the existing 60 ft. access easement remain in place.
9. Only one (1) dog will be allowed for each dwelling unit to protect adjacent
agricultural uses. Kennels shall be required, and language ensuring compliance shall
be enforced through the covenants.
10. The plat include the following plat notes:
A. No open hearth solid fuel burning devices will be allowed within the Sierra
Pinon Subdivision;
All dwelling units will be allowed an unrestricted number of natural-gas
burning fireplaces or appliances;
All dwelling units will be allowed not more than one (1) new wood burning
stove as defined by C.R.S. 25-7-401, et. seq. and the regulations promulgated
thereunder.
D. A site specific geotechnical report, prepared by a registered engineer licensed
by the State of Colorado, is required for all structures, including sewage
disposal systems, prior to the issuance of a building permit or an individual
sewage disposal permit.
E. All property in this subdivision are subject to oil and gas leases that may result
in oil and/or gas drilling activity on the property at a future date.
F. All construction should be consistent with the Colorado State Forest Service
guidelines for construction to minimize damage from wildfire.
11. That a deed restriction be developed that prohibits further subdivision of the lots in
this subdivision.
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12. That prior to approval of the subdivision, a letter from the Department of Health
approving the public water supply be provided to the Board.
13. That the water lines do not have to be looped as required by the regulations,
provided the applicant's engineer will verify the adequacy of the system to meet
the domestic and fire water supply needs for the system.
14. That all exterior lighting be the minimum necessary and that it be pointed inward
and down toward the interior of the subdivision, except for emergency purposes.
15. That the proposed plat be amended to meet the final plat requirements of the
County.
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SOUTH SIDE SOH, CONSERVATION DISTRICT
P.O. 130X 1302
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601
August 29, 1994
Dave Michaelson
Garfield County
Planning Department
109 8th Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Dear Sir,
At the regular monthly meeting of the South Side Soil
Conservation District, the Hoard reviewed the application and
plan for the Sierra Bluffs Subdivision and have the following
comments and concerns about the project.
Any cuts for roads or construction should be revegetated to
prevent erosion. Weed free seed and mulch should be used for any
reseeding of the area. Monitoring of all seeding should be done
to see if the grass is establishing or if weeds are becoming a
problem. Reseeding or weed control practices should be
implemented if a problem is noticed.
The board is always concerned about animal control in an area
where there is the potential for conflict between wildlife or
domestic livestock and clogs from the subdivision. Dogs running
in packs of two or more can maim or kill domestic livestock and
wildlife. The District recommends animal control regulations be
adopted in the covenants for the subdivision and that they be
enforced.
Sincerely,
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John
1ti"_John Sample, President
South Side Soil Conservation District
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Re: Proposed Sierra Bluffs Subdivision -- Ca. 3/4 Nli South of the Intersection of C.IZ. 311
and C.12. 331, Nr. Silt, Garfield County
Dear Mr. (VIichaelsun:
At your request and in accordance witgh S.11. 35 (1972), we have reviewed the materials
submitted for and made a field inspection of the site of the proposed residential subdivision
indicated above. The following comments summarize our findings.
(I) The geologic conditions in this subdivision area are essentially identical to those in the
Siena I'inon subdivision to the north of this one, the proposal for which we reviewed in our
correspondence of March H (copy attached). The recommendations made in the earlier
review apply equally to this parcel as the lot sizes are comparable as are the geologic
constraints to development.
(2) The significant geology -related differences between this proposed subdivision and the
comparison case are mostly related to slope and slope (in)stability. Parts of proposed Lots
5, 6, and 7, are very steep and will present difficult access and/or construction problems for
these lots. Construction costs are apt to be relatively high for these lots compared to those
for other Tots in this subdivision or the comparison case.
We recommend that you approve this subdivision only if the recommendations made in the
referenced prior correspondence etre made conditions of approval of it.
Sincerely,
(1ftn)cs M. Soule
' Engineering (;cologist
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DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION NO. 5, STATE OF COLO
Case No. 95CW057
RULING OF REFEREE
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR WATER RIGHTS OF:
BARTON PORTER
IN GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO
The above -entitled Application was filed on March 30, 1995,
amended and referred to the undersigned as Water Referee for Water
Division No. 5, State of Colorado, by the Water Judge of said
Court, in accordance with Article 92 of Chapter 37, Colorado
Revised Statues 1993, known as the Water Rights Determination and
Administration Act of 1969.
And the undi..3igned RefNre.m having made such investigations as
are necessary to determine whether or not the statements in the
Amended Application are true and having become fully advised with
respect to the subject matter of the Amended Application does
hereby make the following determination and Ruling as the Referee
in this matter, to wit:
1. The statements in the Amended Application are true.
2. Name, address and telephone number of Applicant:
Barton Porter
2571 Road 314
New Castle, CO 81647
(303) 984-2790
c/o Billie Burchfield - #19325
Attorney for Applicant
802 Grand Avenue, Suite 305
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(303) 945-8818
3. No Statements of Opposition have been filed in this
the Statutory time for filing Statements of Opposition has
4. Applicant has requested that the following claims be
by the Court:
Case and
expired.
approved
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FIRST CLAIM
1. Name of structure: Sierra Pinyon Well No. 1
2. Legal description of point of diversion:
Said well is located in the NE% NW; of Section 22, Township 6
South, Range 92 West of the 6th P.M., at a point 1202 feet from
the North section line and 1563 feet from the West Section line
of said Section 22. Said location of well being more
particularly described as follows: commencing at the north
quarter corner of said Section 22, a brass cap in place;
Thence South 41° 15' 16" West 1606.27 feet to Well No. 1.
3. Source:
A. Said well is tributary to Dry Hollow Creek, tributary to
the Colorado River.
B. Depth: 120 feet
4. A. Date of appropriation: June 9, 1994.
B. How appropriation was initiated: By intent to develop
subdivision.
C. Date water applied to beneficial use: N/A
5. Amount claimed: 15 gpm (0.033 c.f.s.), conditional
6. Well Permit No. 178797 was issued as an exempt well. New well
permit has been applied for which will replace No. 178797.
Sierra Pinyon Well No. 1 has received Denial No. AD -13695 from
the Office of the Colorado State Engineer.
7. Proposed use: In conjunction with other wells, domestic in
-house use in eighteen (18) single family dwellings, the
watering of 54 head of livestock and the irrigation of 2.4
acres of home lawns and gardens.
8. Name and address of owner of land on which well is located:
Applicant
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SECOND CLAIM
1. Name of Structure: Sierra Pinyon Well No. 2.
2. Legal description of point of diversion:
Said well is located in the NENW% of Section 22, Township 6
South, Range 92 West of the 6th P.M., at a point 977 feet from
the North Section line and 2503 feet from the West section line
of said Section 22. Said location of well being more
particularly described as follows: Commencing at the north
quarter corner of said Section 22, a brass cap in place;
Thence South 07' 04' 56" West 984.20 feet to Well No. 2.
3. A. Source: The source of the water is tributary to Dry Hollow
Creek, tributary to the Colorado River.
u. Depth: 150 faet
4. A. Date of appropriation: June 9, 1994.
B. How appropriation was initiated: By intent to develop
subdivision.
C. Date water applied to beneficial use: N/A
5. Amount claimed: 30 gpm (0.066 c.f.s.), conditional
6. Well permit No. 178789 was issued as an exempt well. New well
permit has been applied for which will replace 178798. Sierra
Pinyon Well No. 2 has received Denial No. AD -13696 from the
Office of the Colorado State Engineer.
7. Proposed use: In conjunction with other wells, domestic in
-house use in eighteen (18) single family dwellings, the
watering of 54 head of livestock and the irrigation of 2.4
acres of home lawns and gardens.
8. Name and address of owner of land on which well is located:
Applicant.
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THIRD CLAIM
1. Name of Structure: Sierra Pinyon Well No. 3.
2. Legal description of point of diversion:
Said well is located in the SW; SW; of Section 15, Township 6
South, Range 92 West of the 6th P.M., at a point 230 feet from
the South Section line and 4400 feet from the East Section line
of said Section 15.
3. A. Source: Said well is tributary to Dry Hollow Creek,
tributary to the Colorado River.
B. Depth: 150 feet
4 A. Date of appropriation: June 9, 1994.
B. How appropriation was initiated: By intent to develop
subdivision.
C. Date water applied to beneficial use: N/A
5. Amount claimed: 15 gpm (0.033 c.f.s.), conditional
6. Well Permit No. 176762 was issued as an exempt well. New well
permit has been applied for which will replace 176762. Sierra
Pinyon Well No. 3 has received Denial No. AD -13697 from the
Office of the Colorado State Engineer.
7. Proposed use: In conjunction with other wells, domestic in
-house use in eighteen (18) single family dwellings, the
watering of 54 head of livestock, and the irrigation of 2.4
acres of home lawns and gardens.
8. Name and address of owner of land on which well is located:
Applicant.
FOURTH CLAIM
1. Name of Structure: Sierra Pinyon Ditch, Pump & Pipeline.
2. Legal description of point of diversion:
The headgate of said ditch will be located at a point 1500 feet
from the west section line and 1150 feet from the North Section
line of Section 22, Township 6 South, Range 92 West of the 6th
P.M.
3 Source: The source of the water is from Dry Hollow Creek,
tributary to the Colorado River.
4. A. Date of appropriation: March 23, 1995.
B. How appropriation was initiates: By field investigation
with an engineer and an intent to appropriate for storage
purposes and to augment well for a subdivision.
C. Date water applied to beneficial use: N/A
5 Amount claimed: 1.0 c.f.s., conditional
6. Proposed use: storage, irrigation, piscatorial, livestock
watering, wildlife watering, fire protection, augmentation and
exchange purposes with the right to fill and refill in
priority.
7. Name and address of owner of land on which ditch is located:
Applicant.
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FIFTH CLAIM
1. Name of Structure: Sierra Pinyon Pond No. 1.
2. Legal description of place of storage:
The center of said pond will be located at a point 1350 feet
from the west section line and 1000 feet from the north section
line of Section 22, Township 6 South, Range 92 West of the 6th
P.M.
3. Source: The pond is filled from snowmelt and surface runoff
and from Dry Hollow Creek via the Sierra Pinyon Ditch, Pump and
Pipeline. The water is tributary to Dry Hollow Creek,
Tributary to the Colorado River.
4. A. Date of appropriation: March 23, 1995.
B. How appropriation was initiated: By field investigation
with engineer and an intent to appropriate for storage
purposes and to augment wells for subdivision.
C. Date water applied to beneficial use: N/A
5. Amount claimed: 7 acre feet (AF), conditional.
6. Proposed use: irrigation, domestic, livestock watering,
wildlife watering, piscatorial, fire protection, augmentation
and exchange purposes with the right to fill and refill in
priority.
7. Surface area of high water line: 1.0 acre
Maximum height of dam: 15 feet
Length of dam: 250 feet
8. Total capacity of reservoir in acre feet: 7.0 AF
9. Name and owner of land on which structure is located:
Applicant
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SIXTH CLAIM
1. Name of structure: Sierra Pinyon Pond No. 2.
2. Legal description of place of storage:
The center of said pond will be located at a point 1500 feet
from the west section line and 1000 feet from the North Section
line of Section 22, Township 6 South, Range 92 West of the 6th
P.M.
3. Source: The pond is filled with snowmelt and surface
runoff and from Dry Hollow Creek via the Sierra Pinyon Ditch.
The water is tributary to Dry Hollow Creek, tributary to the
Colorado River.
4. A. Date of appropriation: March 23, 1995.
B. How appropriation was initiated: By field investigation
with engineer and an intent to appropriate the water for
storage purposes and to augment wells for subdivision.
C. Date water applied to beneficial use: N/A
5. Amount claimed: 7.0 AF, conditional.
6. Proposed use: Irrigation, domestic, livestock watering,
wildlife watering, piscatorial, fire protection, augmentation
and exchange purposes with the right to fill and refill in
priority.
7. Name and address of owner of land on which pond is located:
Applicant and Alice Jungjohann.
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SEVENTH CLAIM
PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION
STRUCTURES TO BE AUGMENTED:
Sierra Pinyon Well Nos. 1 - 3.
Sierra Pinyon Ditch, Pump and Pipeline
Sierra Pinyon Pond Nos. 1 and 2.
USES TO BE AUGMENTED:
Applicant's engineer has determined that the annual depletions
as a result of the irrigation of 2.4 acres of home lawns and
gardens will total 4.152 acre feet based on a consumptive use
factor of 1.73 AF/A. The annual evaporation losses from April
through October on the surface of the ponds is calculated to be
2.54 ft per surface acre. The domestic consumptive use in eighteen
(18) single family residences is calculated to be 0.72 acre feet
per year based on an average occupancy of 3.5 persons per dwelling
utilizing 100 gallons per day per person and assuming 10%
consumptive use through individual septic tank and leach fields.
Livestock depletions are based c 10 gallons per day per head and
a 100% consumptive use factor.
It has been calculated that the depletions resulting from
Applicant's diversions will occur according to the following
schedule:
TABLE 1
All units in Acre Feet (AF)
Depletions
Month Domestic Irrigation Livestock Pond Evap. Total
(18 units) (2.4 Acres) (54 head) (2 surface
Acres)
Jan 0.063 0.05 0.113
Feb 0.063 0.05 0.113
Mar 0.063 0.05 0.113
Apr 0.063 0.288 0.05 0.352 0.753
May 0.063 0.528 0.05 0.646 1.287
Jun 0.063 0.768 0.05 0.940 1.821
Jul 0.063 1.080 0.05 1.321 2.514
Aug 0.063 0.840 0.05 1.028 1.981
Sep 0.063 0.504 0.05 0.617 1.234
Oct 0.063 0.144 0.05 0.176 0.433
Nov 0.063 0.05 0.113
Dec 0.063 0.05 0.113
Totals 0.756 4.152 �) "7 0.60 5.080 10.588
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SOURCES OF AUGMENTATION WATER:
Applicant's engineer has determined that Applicant can be
expected to fill Sierra Pinyon Pond Nos. 1 and 2 each and every
year during the winter and spring run-off season when senior
priorities are not "calling" for water.
At such times as Applicant's diversions for the uses shown in
Table 1 above would be otherwise out -of -priority, Applicant will
cause to be released from Sierra Pinyon Pond Nos. 1 or 2 the
amounts of water as shown in Table 1 above.
5. The Referee, having examined the information submitted by the
Applicant, and having completed the investigations necessary to
make a determination in this matter, does therefore conclude that
the above entitled Amended Application should be granted and that
the above-described claims should be and hereby are approved as
requested; SUBJECT, HOWEVER, TO ALL EARLIER PRIORITY RIGHTS OF
OTHERS, and to the integration and tabulation by the Division
Engineer of such priorities and changes of rights in accordance
with law.
6. Application for a Finding of Reasonable Diligence shall be
filed in the same month as the decree herein is entered every six
years after the entry of the Decree herein so long as Applicant
desires to maintain the conditional water right herein awarded, or
until a determination has been made that such conditional right has
been made absolute by reason of the completion of the
appropriation, or is otherwise disposed of.
7. The Plan for Augmentation requested will not injuriously affect
the owner of or person entitled to use water under a vested water
right or a decreed conditional water right, and the Plan for
Augmentation is hereby granted and approved in accordance with
C.R.S. 1973, 37-92-305(3) and subject to the Court's retained
jurisdiction.
8. Applicant shall install such measuring devices as deemed
necessary by the Division Engineer to administer this plan.
9. Once Sierra Pinyon Pond Nos. 1 and 2 are constructed, fully
operational, and capable of providing the augmentation water
described in this Ruling, theState Engineer shall issue well
permits for Sierra Pinyon Well the.
1, 2 and 3 as described above
and subject to the provisions of this Ruling.
10. Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-305(8), The State Engineer and the
Division Engineer may lawfully be required under the terms of this
Ruling to curtail out -of -priority diversions from Applicant's wells
and ponds at any time when the consumptive use associated with
Applicant's diversions exceed the net amount of replacement water
available under this Plan for Augmentation.
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11. Applicant shall develop a monthly accounting form satisfactory
to the Division Engineer.
It is accordingly ORDERED that this Ruling shall be filed with
the Water Clerk subject to Judicial review.
It is further ORDERED that a copy of this Ruling shall be
filed with the appropriate Division Engineer and the State
Engineer.
Dated
BY TH
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Water Referee
Water Division No. 5
State of Colorado
No protest was filed in this matter. The foregoing Ruling is
confirmed and approved, and is made the Judgment and Decree of this
Court: provided however, that the approval of the Plan for
Augmentation shall be subject to reconsideration by the Water Judge
on the question of injury to the vested rights of others during any
hearing commencing prior to 50% build -out of the above described
development. The Court shall have continuing jurisdiction for a
period of five (5) years up until and after 50% build -out of the
above described development. THE MONTH FOR FILING AN APPLICATION
FOR A FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE SHALL BE
Dated
Water Judge
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11. Applicant shall develop a monthly accounting form satisfactory
to the Division Engineer.
It is accordingly ORDERED that this Ruling shall be filed with
the Water Clerk subject to Judicial review.
It is further ORDERED that a copy of this Ruling shall be
filed with the appropriate Division Engineer and the State
Engineer. /
Dated
BY TH .. F EE :
r
Water Referee
Water Division No. 5
State of Colorado
No protest was filed in this matter. The foregoing Ruling is
confirmed and approved, and is made the Judgment and Decree of this
Court: provided however, that the approval of the Plan for
Augmentation shall be subject to reconsideration by the Water Judge
on the question of injury to the vested rights of others during any
hearing commencing prior to 50% build -out of the above described
development. The Court shall have continuing jurisdiction for a
period of five (5) years up until and after 50% build -out of the
above described development. THE MONTH FOR FILING AN APPLICATION
FOR A FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE SHALL BE ,,7•G`O z
Dated
i
Water Judge
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PRELIMINARY PLAN SUBMITTAL
SIERRA BLUFFS - FILING 2
Site Description
Sierra Bluffs - Filing 2 is located South of Silt, in the lower reaches of Dry Hollow Creek,
south of Weible Peak. Elevations range from 5600 to 5800 feet. The Site is currently
undeveloped, and in native vegetation (Please see attached soils report). A vicinity map has
been included on the cover sheet of the construction plans.
Project Description
The proposed subdivision is a "resubdivision" of lot 11 of Sierra Vista Subdivision, approved
in 1980, and amended in 1983. The amendment did not affect this portion of the Sierra Vista
Ranch subdivision. All parcels cre,,t6d in 1980 exceeded 35 acres in size, and did not require
any subdivision review.
The sketch plan for Sierra Bluffs was submitted for review to the Planning Commission in
September of 1994. Sierra Bluffs was previously submitted and approved as a Preliminary
Plan by the planning commission in May, 1995. This previously approved project was the
same as the current submittal with the exception of Water System. The project is being
resubmitted at the Preliminary Plan stage due to the lengthy time period since the original
approval.
The subdivision plan proposes splitting the 38.58 acres into 4 (four) single-family lots ranging
in size from 0.00 to 9.99 acres in size. Average lot size will be approximately 9.64 acres.
Water Service
The project will be served by a community water system. The proposed 6000 gallon tank
located on Lot I will be supplied via a 4" C900 PVC pipe ran from the existing water system
that is supplying water for the 14 lots within Sierra Pinyons subdivision. The wells located in
the Sierra Pinyons project have both passed 24 hour well test, and appear to have adequate
capacity to accept an additional 4 lots. This change to the water system was recommended
by the P&Z commission at the previous approval.
Water will be provided to the lots via a 4" C900 pvc water distribution system. The size of
the distribution line meets the requirements set forth by the Garfield County regulations.
Individual water services will be provided off of the distribution line.
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Sanitary Sewer Service
Sanitary sewer service will be provided by Individual Sewage Disposal Systems (ISDS).
Individual perc test on each lot will be required for building permit.
Soils/Topography
Attached please find a copy of the pertinent soils information for the project. We would also
suggest that a site specific geotechnical report, prepared by a registered engineer licensed by
the State of Colorado be required for all structures, including sewage disposal systems before
issuance of a building permit or an individual sewage disposal system permit.
Road/.access
The project proposes two (2) points of access Alta Mesa Road. The distance between the
access points is approximately 1250 :.:`. Both access points were existing prior to this
resubdivision, and the 60' easements they will utilize were platted with the Sierra Vista
subdivision. All roads will be designed to meet the Garfield County Road Standards for
Semi -primitive Roads.
Drainage
A separate drainage study has been included with this submittal.
Electric/Telephone
Electric service will he provided by Iloly Cross Electric and phone service will be provided
by U.S. West.
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OUNTRY
NG/NEER/NG
WATER LINE EASEMENT DESCRIPTION
LOT 15, SIERRA VISTA RANCH
A 20.00 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND SITUATED IN LOT 15 OF SIERRA VISTA RANCH
AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT RECORDED AS RECEPTION NO. 302518 IN THE GARFIELD
COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE, BEING IN A PORTION OF SECTION 22,
TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 92 WEST OF THE 6th PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY
OF GARFIELD, STATE OF COLORADO; SAID STRIP OF LAND BEING 10.00 FEET TO
EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 22, AN IRON POST
WITH A GARFIELD COUNTY SURVEYOR BRASS CAP FOUND IN PLACE; THENCE
S 74°03'58" E 3081.12 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 15; THENCE
S 51'48'49" W 26.64 FEET ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 15 TO THE
TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE THE FOLLOWING TEN (10) COURSES ALONG
THE CENTERLINE OF SAID 20.00 FOOT WIDE WATER LINE EASEMENT;
1) S 05°51'41" E 107.12 FEET;
2) S 00°00'00" W 440.06 FEET;
3) S 29°41'52" W 149.64 FEET;
4) S 15°28'30" E 89.53 FEET;
5) S 39°18'25" E 69.16 FEET;
6) S 00°34'24" E 135.02 FEET;
7) S 17°22'22" W 74.78 FEET;
8) S 01°11'16" E 201.79 FEET;
9) S 16°27'56" E 81.96 FEET;
10) S 00°00'00" W 98.68 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID
LOT 15, THE POINT OF TFRMINIJS (WHENCE THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID
SECTION 22 BEARS N 52°31'10" W 3720.87 FEET); SAID STRIP OF LAND
CONTAINING 0.665 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
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"Protect your most valuable possession -WATER"
Colorado Water Rights Analyst
Registered Professional Engineer
RAY D. WALKER, P.E. • 3125 Highway 13 • Rifle, Colorado 81650 • Phone: (970) 625-3260
February 14, 1996
Barton Porter
2571 Road 314
New Castle, CO 81647
Dear Barton,
On February 9, 1996, your :J^11 system was pumped for 24 hours
to determine the quantity of water that can presently be pumped
from your two existing wells and stored in your existing storage
tank.
The two wells involved are Sierra Pinyon Well No. 1 and Sierra
Pinyon Well No. 2.
Sierra Pinyon Well No. 1 is decreed in Case No. 95CW57 as
being in the NE NW; of Section 22, Township 6 South, Range 92 West
of the 6th P.M., at a point 1202 feet from the North Section line
and 1563 feet from the West Section line of said Section 22.
Sierra Pinyon Well No. 2 is decreed in Case No. 95CW57 as
being in the NE=, NW; of Section 22, Township 6 South, Range 92 West
of the 6th P.M., at a point 977 feet from the North section line
and 2503 feet from the West section line of said Section 22.
The storage tank is located in Section 22, Township 6 South,
Range 92 West of the 6th P.M., at a point approximately 200 feet
from the North section line and 2800 feet from the West section
line of said Section 22.
The storage tank is located approximately 200 feet in
elevation above Sierra Pinyon Well No. 2. The tank is 13 feet in
diameter and 33 feet tall with a maximum storage capacity of 32,747
gallons.
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