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July 10,2017
Karl Hanlon
271 Willow Lane
Carbondale, CO 81623
DIRECTOR DETERM¡NATION Administrative Review Land Use Change
Permit - Karl Hanlon - Accessory Dwelling
Unit - Garfield County File Number GAPA-O5-
17-8548
Dear Mr. Hanlon;
This letter is being provided to you as the applicant in regard to an Administrative
Review Application for an Accessory Dwelling Unit. The proposed use is at271
Willow Lane, Carbondale, CO 81623,located approximately 1 miles east of the
Town of Carbondale and also known by Assessor's Parcel No. 239335400039.
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.
A Director's Decision is hereby issued approvinq the Application with the following
conditions.
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1. To address the Roadway Standards detailed in Table 7-107 of the Garfield
County Land Use and Development Code of 2013, as amended, for the
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section of Willow Lane, from the County Road right-of-way to the applicant's
driveway, the applicant shall, prior to the issuance of the Land Use Change
Permit:
a. Present evidence, acceptable to the Garfield County Community
Development Director, that at the time of the acceptance of the
Willow Lane North Extension, as described in Garfield County
Resolution 90-091, there were two residential uses on the property,
including of the pre-existing structure where the proposed ADU is
located.
OR
b. Submit a waiverfrom Roadway Standards in Table 7-107 of the Land
Use and Development Code of 2013, as amended, for the Willow
Lane North extension road between the applicant's driveway and the
County Road right-of-way. The waiver request shall be supported by
a demonstration of compliance with the requirements detailed in
Garfield County Community Development Policy, 01-14 Waivers for
Roads and Demonstration of Compliance.
OR
c. Upgrade the road, from the driveway to the County Road right-of-
way, to meet the Roadway Standards in Table 7-107.
2. Prior to issuance of a Land Use Change Permit, the Applicant shall conduct
a water quantity and quality test on the well that serves the single family
residence and proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit. The results of the pump
test and water quality analysis shall comply with Section 4-
203(MXlXbXSXa) and Section 4-203(MXlXbXSXc) of the Garfield County
Land Use and Development Code of 2013, as amended. The results of the
pump test and water quality analysis shall be reviewed and accepted by the
Garfield County Community Development Department and the designated
County Engineer.
Conditions
3. All representations of the Applicant contained in the application shall be
considered conditions of approval unless specifically modified by the Board
of County Commissioners or the Director's Decision.
4. At the time of building permit, the Applicant shall supply evidence that the
upgraded Onsite Wastewater Treatment System to be used by the
Accessory Dwelling Unit is installed and functioning on the property.
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5. The Applicant shall comply with all conditions, requirements, and water
usage limitations, detailed in Well Permit No. 48637.
6. 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.
7. The Floor Area for the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall not exceed 1,500
square feet.
8. The ADU shall be subject to all Garfield County Building Code
Requirements. The property owner shall obtain all necessary Garfield
County Building Permits prior to construction of the ADU structure.
L 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.
10.4n ADU is restricted to leasehold interest in the dwelling unit and is for
residentialor Home Office/Business use only, as described in the Land Use
and Development Code of 2013, as amended.
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,
Sheryl
Di of munity Development Department
cc of County Commissioners
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