HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.0 Director's Determination 11.03.2017Garfield County
November 3, 2017
Stephen and Susanne Self
1098 County Road 214
Silt, CO 81652
DIRECTOR DETERMINATION - Administrative Review Land Use Change
Permit — Self — Accessory Dwelling Unit -
Garfield County File Number GAPA-09-17-
8580
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Self;
This letter is being provided to you in regard to a General Administrative Review
Application for an Accessory Dwelling Unit on your property. The proposed use is
at 1098 County Road 214, Silt, CO 81652, located approximately 0.3 miles north
of the Town of Silt with access off private roadways and County Road 214 and
also known by Assessor's Parcel No. 2179-031-00-006.
The Director's Determination on the Application is based on the following findings
and subject to the Applicant's representations and conditions of approval.
1. That proper public notice was provided as required for the Administrative
Review Land Use Change Permit.
2. That with the adoption of conditions, the application is in general
conformance with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, as amended.
3. That with the adoption of conditions, the application has adequately met the
requirements of the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code of
2013, as amended.
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A Director's Decision is hereby issued approving the Application with the following
conditions.
Conditions of Approval.
Conditions to be Satisfied Prior to Issuance of the Land Use Change Permit:
1. Based on current Garfield County Onsite Wastewater Treatment System
(OWTS) standards the existing 1250 gallon septic tank shall be expanded
to a 1,500 gallon tank for 5 bedrooms (2 in the ADU and 3 in the residence).
Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit, the applicant shall obtain
a County OWTS permit to upgrade the system and complete all
improvements. Demonstration that the County OWTS permit has been
issued and the improvements have been completed shall be provided to
and accepted by the Community Development Department.
2. The well pump test did not include information on well recovery/recharge.
Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit, the Applicant shall
provide additional information or opinion as to the impact of the well on the
long term yield of the aquifer. This documentation shall be provided and
accepted by the Community Development Department and County
designated engineer.
Conditions of Approval:
3. All representation of the Applicant contained in the application shall be
considered conditions of approval unless specifically modified by the Board
of County Commissioners.
4. The Applicant shall comply with Additional Standards for Residential Uses
contained in Section 7-701, Accessory Dwelling Units, of the Land Use and
Development Code of 2013, as amended.
5. The Floor Area for the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall not exceed 3,000
square feet.
6. The ADU shall be subject to all Garfield County Building Code
Requirements. The property owner shall obtain any necessary Garfield
County Building Permits for establishment, modifications and/or expansions
to the ADU structure.
7. All exterior lighting shall be downcast and shielded and comply with Section
7-304, Lighting Standards, of the Land Use and Development Code of 2013,
as amended.
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8. An ADU is restricted to leasehold interest in the dwelling unit and is for
residential or Home Office/Business use only, as described in the Land Use
and Development Code of 2013, as amended.
9. There appear to be high levels of secondary contaminants in the well water
such as total dissolved solids, hardness, sulfate, etc. It is advised that the
Owner contact a professional to determine if treatment of these
contaminants is warranted.
This Determination will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for a
period of 10 days so that they may determine whether or not to call up the
application for further review. According to the Land Use and Development Code,
Section 4-112(A), "a call-up may be initiated by the BOCC, the Director, the
Applicant, or any affected Adjacent Property Owner." Should this time period pass
with no request for review or public hearing, the decision shall be final.
Please contact this department if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Shia Bower, AICP
Dire for of Community Development Department
CC: Board of County Commissioners
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