HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.0 Director's Determination 02.14.18Gaffield Coun$
February 14,2018
Brad Jordan
PO Box 1031
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
DIRECTOR DETERMINATION - Holmes ADU - 8984 County Road 117 -
Administrative Review - Holmes, Dianne
Dwyer Trust
Dear Mr. Jordan,
This letter is being provided to you as the representative for an Administrative
Review Application for an Accessory Dwelling Unit. The proposed use is at 8984
County Road 117, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, located approximately 6 miles
south City of Glenwood Springs with access off County Road 117 and also known
by Assessor's Parcel No. 2395-341-00-089.
The Director's Determination on the Application is based on the following findings
and subject to the Applicant's representations and conditions of approval.
Findings
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 approvins the Application with the following
conditions.
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Conditions Prior to lssuance of the Land Use Change Permit
1. Prior to the issuance of the Land Use Change Permit (LUDC), the applicant
shall supply a water quality test for all contaminants listed in Section 4-
2O3(MXIXbXSXc) of the Land Use and Development Code. lf any
contaminants exceed Colorado Primary Drinking Water Standards, the
applicant shall supply a letterfrom a qualified professional detailing required
improvements that need to be completed to ensure that the water
distribution system meets County water quality standards. Any identified
improvements shall be installed prior to the issuance Land Use Change
Permit.
2. Prior to the issuance of the Land Use Change Permit, the applicant shall
address the County designated engineer's referral comments regarding the
well pump test as identified in Exhibit 5 of this staff report. Compliance with
this condition shall be provided by the Garfield County designated engineer.
3. Prior to the issuance of the Land Use Change Permit, the applicant shall
address Glenwood Springs Fire Department concerns as identified in
referral comments (Exhibit 9) or as updated by the Glenwood Springs Fire
Department. Compliance with this condition shall be provided to Community
Development by the Glenwood Springs Fire Department.
4. Prior to the issuance of the Land Use Change Permit, the applicant shall
obtain and close out an OWTS permit for the installed septic system.
Other Conditions
5. 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 Community Development Director.
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 3,000
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.
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9. An 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.
10.The applicant shall revegetate any disturbed areas within the 35 foot
Waterbody Setback with a seed mix or vegetation approved by Garfield
County Vegetation Management. No activity or development as described
in Section 7-203 of the Land Use and Development Code is permitted in the
Water Body Setback.
11.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.
12.The applicant shall comply with Colorado Parks and Wildlife
recommendations to reduce potentialfor human/wildlife conflicts including:
a. Homeowners have and use an approved bear-proof container for
storing all trash/garbage.
b. Pets should be fed indoors, and pet food or food containers should
not be left outside.
c. BBQs should be securely housed in the garage or cleaned with a
bleach solution when not in use due to the fact that leftover food and
grease are an overwhelming bear attractant.
d. Dogs should be kenneled and not allowed to run free without
immediate supervision.
13. The applicant shall manage noxious weeds on site, in particular thistles in
the area directly to the south of the ADU should be monitored for removal.
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,
Bower, AICPS
D of Community Development Department
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cc Board of County Commissioners, file