HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.0 Director's Determination 07.27.2017CO/r PC 7ir'G/ ri/(O// 7
IC Garfield County
July 27, 2017
Jena Skinner, AICP
PO Box 116
Minturn, CO 81645
DIRECTOR DETERMINATION
- Administrative Review Land Use Change
Permit — Daniels — Accessory Dwelling Unit —
Quicksilver Court Lot 4, 5, 6, and 7 - Garfield
County File Number GAPA-05-17-8536,
GAPA-05-17-8537, GAPA-05-17-8538, and
GAPA-05-17-8539
Dear Mr. Skinner;
This letter is being provided to you as the authorized representative in regard to 4
General Administrative Review Applications for an Accessory Dwelling Units on
Quicksilver Court Lot 4, 5, 6, and 7. The properties are located approximately 4
miles southwest of the Rifle Airport within Quicksilver Court Subdivision with
access off private roadways and County Road 319 and also known by Assessor's
Parcel No. 217722301004 (Lot 4), 217722301005 (Lot 5), 217722301006 (Lot 6),
and 217722301007 (Lot 7).
The Director's Determination on the Applications 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 Applications with the following
conditions.
Conditions Prior to Issuance of the Land Use Change Permit:
1. Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit, a 4 -hour pump test shall
be conducted for Shared Well 2 (Permit No. 67565-F — Daniels Well No. 2).
This pump test shall be done in compliance with Section 4-
203(M)(1)(b)(5)(a) of the LUDC. The results of this test shall be submitted
for review and acceptance to the Community Development Department and
County designated engineer.
2. Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit, a water quality test shall
be conducted on both Shared Well 2 (Permit No. 67565-F — Daniels Well
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No. 2) and by Shared Well 3 (Permit No. 67566-F — Daniels Well No. 1).
v,4 '-t " This quality test shall be for contaminants listed in Section 4-
�- ''G 203(M)(1)(b)(5)(c) of the LUDC. These results shall then be reviewed and
01 Loot- xpr .(,Jaccepted by the County designated engineer and Community Development
A 11 .311.wDepartment. Should the results not meet recognized drinking water
`�0,1"e ° rrf'standards, then water treatment system(s) may be necessary. As the ADUs
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a�� f' and water systems have not yet been developed on Lots 4-7, at the time of
14u; l building permit the property owner shall submit the water quality test results
conducted for this condition of approval along with any necessary water
treatment system(s) required to meet EPA drinking water standards.
3. The Applicant shall meet with Colorado River Fire Rescue to either review
the existing maintenance plan for the pond or implement a new
maintenance plan that is satisfactory to the District. The Applicant shall also
conduct any immediate cleaning or other maintenance of the Pond as
require by the District. A letter from the Fire Protection District indicating that
the existing or new maintenance plans are adequate and that any
necessary immediate maintenance has been conducted shall be provided
and accepted by the Community Development Department prior to
issuance of the Land Use Change Permit.
Conditions of Approval:
4. All representations of the Applicant contained in the application shall be
considered conditions of approval unless specifically modified by the Board
of County Commissioners.
5. 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.
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6. The Floor Area for the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall not exceed 1500
square feet.
7. The ADU shall be subject to all Garfield County Building Code and Onsite
Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) requirements. The property owner
shall obtain any necessary Garfield County Building Permits and OWTS
Permits for the ADU.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. The ADU shall have a separate entrance from the primary dwelling unit.
11.At the time of building permit for the ADU the property owner shall submit
the water quality test results for the well serving the subject lot and
conducted for this Permit along with any necessary water treatment
system(s) required to be installed in order to meet EPA drinking water
standards.
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,
Shower, AICP
Dir ctor of Community Development Department
C 1 : Board of County Commissioners
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