HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.0 Director's Determination 04.23.2015Community Development Department
April 23, 2015
Edna Place
2010 County Road 250
Silt, CO 81652
RE: Director Decision Place Accessory Dwelling Unit (GAPA-8271)
Dear Edna:
This letter is in regard to the Director's Decision for your Administrative Land Use
Change Permit Application for an Accessory Dwelling Unit on your property
located at 2010 County Road 250. The property is also known by Assessor's
Parcel No. 2125-311-00-044.
Your Application has been reviewed in accordance with the Administrative
Review procedures contained in the Land Use and Development Code as
amended. Said provisions require a Decision by the Director of the Community
Development Department on whether to approve, approve with conditions, or
deny the request.
The Director's Decision is based on the following findings:
1. That proper public notice was provided as required for the Director's
Decision.
2. Consideration of the Application was extensive and complete, that all
pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all interested parties
were given the opportunity to provide input prior to the Director's Decision.
3. That for the above stated and other reasons the proposed Edna Place
Administrative Review Application for an Accessory Dwelling Unit is in the best
interest of the health, safety, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the
citizens of Garfield County.
4. That with the adoption of conditions, the application is in general
conformance with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, as amended.
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5. That with the adoption of conditions and granting waivers associated with
Section 4-203 submittal requirements for pump testing and water quality testing,
the application has adequately met the requirements of the Garfield County Land
Use and Development Code, as amended.
The Director's Decision is hereby issued approving the Application subject to the
following conditions:
1. All representation of the Applicant contained in the application shall be
considered conditions of approval unless specifically modified by the Director
Decision.
2. The Applicant shall comply with Standards for ADU's contained in Section
7-701 of the Land Use and Development Code.
3. Prior to the issuance of the Land Use Change Permit the Applicant shall
obtain and keep in place a contract with the West Divide Water Conservancy
District to allow the existing well to be utilized to serve the proposed ADU. Prior
to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, an amended updated Well Permit
based on the West Divide Contract shall be obtained with a copy to be provided
to the County.
4. The Applicant shall provide an assessment by a qualified professional that
the historic well production demonstrated in the original 3 hours pump test is
adequate to serve the proposed ADU and existing primary residence on the
property.
5. The Applicant has provided water quality testing results for Coliform
Bacteria and E. Coli Bacteria with said results indicating the absence of bacteria
and a microbiologically safe sample. It is recommended that the Applicant
complete additional water quality testing pursuant to the Land Use and
Development Code prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the
proposed ADU.
6. That prior to June 15, 2015, the Applicant shall complete a weed
inventory/map for the site and provide a management plan for treatment of any
inventoried weeds.
7. The Applicant shall properly permit and install a new onsite waste water
treatment system for the proposed ADU. The system shall meet all setback
requirements including from the domestic water well and any irrigation ditches on
the site. If percolation test results warrant it an engineered system may be
required.
8. At the time of building permit review the Applicant shall provide drainage
and grading information for the ADU. The plans shall be subject to review and
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approval by the Building Department and shall demonstrate no drainage impacts
on adjoining properties.
9. The ADU shall be required to meet all Garfield County Building Code
Requirements.
10. Only downcast lighting will be installed on the property to ensure
compliance with the Land Use and Development Code.
11. Completion of a radon test after construction is recommended.
The Land Use and Development Code requires notification to the Board of
County Commissioners for their review and potential call-up of the Director's
Decision. The Board review is for a period of 10 calendar days commencing on
the date of the Director's Decision. The call-up period shall expire on May 3rd.
Once the call-up period has passed with no request for review or public hearing,
and provided all relevant conditions of approval have been resolved the Land
Use Change Permit will be issued. Pursuant to the Land Use and Development
Code, the Applicant has one year from the date of the Director's Decision to
satisfy all conditions of approval or request an extension.
Please contact the Community Development Department if you have any
questions regarding the Director's Decision and the conditions of approval.
Sincerely,
Fred Jarman, AICP
Director, Community Development Department
cc: Board of County Commissioners
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