HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-Cover LetterKarl Hanlon
PO Box 3188
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
Hand Delivery
David Pesnichak, Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Garfield County
108 8`h Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Re: Land Use Change Permit — Accessory Dwelling Unit 1 271 Willow Lane, Carbondale
Dear David:
Enclosed please find an application for a Land Use Change Permit related to an Accessory
Dwelling Unit ("ADU") on my property located at 271 Willow Lane in Carbondale. This letter
shall serve as the impact analysis and standards review required by the LUDC and outlined in the
pre -application conference summary. Included is the full plan set as submitted to the building
department.
• Application Form. (Exhibit 1)
• General project description. As we discussed at the pre -application conference on March
23, 2017, I am requesting to convert an existing home on the property, which was built in
1971, and is currently legal non -conforming, into a permitted ADU to allow for an
expansion of the home.
• Ownership Documentation (deed). (Exhibit 2a and 2b)
• Fee Payment and Payment Agreement Form. (Exhibit 3)
• Pre -Application Conference Summary. (Exhibit 4)
• Names and addresses of all property owners within 200 feet of project site and all mineral
owners of the subject parcels. (Exhibit 5)
• Vicinity Map. (Exhibit 6)
• Improvements Agreement / Development Agreement (may be waived upon request).
• Site Plan. (Exhibit 7)
• Grading and Drainage Plan demonstrating positive drainage off the site (topo map) on
USGS and Site Plan. The project consists of enclosing a pre-existing carport. Historic
drainage will not be changed.
• Impact Analysis - Please respond to the identified impacts in Section 4-203(G):
1. Adjacent Land Use. The existing use of adjacent property and neighboring
properties within 1,500 -foot radius includes Rural and Agricultural uses, and a
contractor yard.
2. Site Features. See Attached Google earth image (Exhibit 8). No unusual
characteristics exist on the site.
3. Soil Characteristics. Gravels (Exhibit 9).
4. Geology and Hazard. None, (Exhibit 10).
5. Groundwater and Aquifer Recharge Areas. Relatively high groundwater. All
construction is slab on grade (Exhibit 11).
6. Environmental Impacts.
(a) Long-term and short-term effect on flora and fauna. No impact, enclosing
pre-existing car port.
(b) Effect on designated environmental resources. None, enclosing pre-existing
carport.
(c) 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. None, enclosing pre-existing
carport.
(d) Evaluation of any potential radiation hazard. None.
7. Nuisance. Impacts on adjacent land from generation of vapor, dust, smoke, noise.
glare or vibration, or other emanations. None.
8. Hours of Operation. None, continued residential use.
• Code, Covenants, Restrictions. None
• Respond to Standards fully described in Article 7, Divisions 1-3 and, for an ADU Article
7, Section 701
A. Maximum Floor Area. The Lot is 3.41 Acres. The ADU is 740 sq. ft.
B. Ownership Restriction. Contemplated use is long term housing for our special
needs son.
C. Compliance with Building Code. All construction shall comply with the standards
set forth in this Code and with Building Code requirements.
D. Minimum Lot Area. Lot size is 3.41 acres. See Deed (Exhibit 2).
E. Entrance to Dwelling Unit. ADU is a separate building with a separate entrance.
F. One per Lot. There is one ADU on the property.
• Demonstration of Legal and Physical Water. Please see attached well permit. We are
requesting that the pump test and water quality tests be a condition of approval. (Exhibit
12)
• Description of septic system (OWTS). Current existing OWTS is sufficient to serve and is
currently serving the property. Please see the attached plans from HCE (Exhibit 13).
• Soils information. Please see the pre -application summary.
• Statement and demonstration of conformance with Section 7-107 - Access and Roadways.
Please see attached Exhibit 14 regarding access. All roads are gravel. No additional traffic
is being created as this project is permitting a pre-existing legal non -conforming use.
Please also see Google Earth image of the neighborhood.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to call.
Very truly yours,
Kar on