HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.0 Correspondence & ConditionsG.{R.FIELD CTUNTY
Building and Planning Department
18 November,1997
Mr. James Thatcher
P.O. Box 413
Gypsum, CO 81637
RE: Subdivision Exemption Conditional Approval
Dear Jim,
On Monday, November 17, 7997, the Garfield County Board of Commissioners granted conditional
approval to your petition for a subdivision exemption. The conditions that shall be met, prior to final
approval are as follow:
That all representations ofthe applicært, either within the application or stated at the meeting
before the Boarci of County Commissioners, shall be considered conditions of approval.
A Final Exemption Plat shall be submitted, indicating the legal description of the properfy,
dimension and area of the proposed lots, access to a public right-of-way, and any proposed
easements for setbacks, drainage, irrigation ditches, access, utilities, etc.
That the applicant shall have 120 days to present a plat to the Commissioners for signature,
from the date of approval of the exemption. The Board may grant extensions of up to one
(1) year from the original date of approval.
That the applicant shall submit $200.00 in School Site Acquisition Fees, for the creation of
the exemption parcel, prior to authorization of an exemption plat.
That the recording fees for the exemption plat and all associated documents be paid to the
County Clerk and Recorder prior to the signing of an Exemption Plat by the Board of County
Commissioners and a copy of the receipt be provided to the Planning Department.
That the exemption plat submittal include a copy of a computer disk of the plat data,
formattecl for use on the County Assessor's CAD system.
That all proposed lots shall comply with the Garfield County Zorung Resolution of 1978, as
amended, and any building shall comply with the 1994 Uniform Building Code, as adopted
by Garfield County.
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8. That the following plat notes shall be included on the exemption plat
"The minimum defensible space distance for structures shall be 30 feet on level terrain, plus
appropriate modification to recognizethe increased rate of fire spread at sloped sites. The
methodology described in "Determining Safety Zone Dimensions, Wildfire Safety Guidelines
for Rural Homeowners," (Colorado State Forest Service) shall be used to determine
defensible space requirements for the required defensible space within building envelopes in
areas exceeding five (5) percent grade."
"The individual lot owners shall be responsible for the control of noxious weeds."
"One (1) dog will be allowed for each residential unit within an exemption and the dog shall
be required to be confined within the owner's property boundaries, with enforcement
provisions allowing for the removal of a dog from the area as aftnal remedy in worst cases."
"No open hearth solid-fuel fireplaces will be allowed anywhere within an exemption. One (1)
new solid-fuel burning stove as defined by C.R.S. 25-7-401, et. seq., and the regulations
promulgated thereuncler, will be allowed in any dwelling unit. All dwelling units will be
allowed an unrestricted numbe¡ of natural gas burning stoves and appliances."
"Al1 exterior lighting shall be the minimum amount necessary and that all exterior lighting be
directed inward, towards the interior of the subdivision, except that provisions may be made
to allow tbr safety lighting that goes beyond the properly boundaries. "
"There shall be no more exemptions from definition of subdivision allowed on any of the
parcels created by this approval."
"Soil conditions on the exemption site may require engineered septic systems and engineered
building foundations. "
If you have any questions concerning these conditions, or the next step in the approval process, piease
contact this office.
Sincerely,
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Eric D. McCafferty
Senior Planner
XC Dwight V/hiteheacl, Water Commissioner, Division of Water Resources, P.O. Box 396,
Glenwood Springs, 81602
Thatcher lll 17 197 SB-35
The Subject property is approx. 20.5 acres in size and located in the Sweetwater aÍea, roughly one-
half mile west of the F;aglelGarfreld county border. County road 150 bisects the property leaving
16.1 acres north of the road and approx. 4.4 acres south of the road. The southerly boundary is
defined by Sweetwater creeþ with an inigation ditch flowing between the creek and the county road.
An existing single family dwelling and an accessory structure occupy the southerly parcel and the
northerly parcel is generally unimproved.
The adjacent land uses include residential and agricultural with federal lands located in the vicinity
The applicant is proposing to divide the2Q.5 acretractnto 2 parcels consisting of 16. I and 4.4 acres
each. The smaller parcel would contain the improvements and the larger parcel would be developed
as a single family homesite.
The applicant has owned the property for some time, which originally consisted of approx. 28 acres.
Since that time, the tract has been reduced to its present size. However, this exemption request is
premised on the argument that the presence of county road 150 creates an impediment to joint use.
In terms of zoning, both proposed parcels are in excess of the 2 acre minimum lot size requirement
of the AIR/RD zone district. There are no excessive slopes on the parcel and no known natural
hazards that would preclude development of the northerly parcel.
In regard to water, the existing dwelling utilizes an approved household and domestic well and the
exemption parcel is the subject of a well permit application being considered by the division of water
resources. I have discussed the status of the well permit with the division and it appears that prior
to approval and issuance of a new permit or amended well permit, a water augmentation plan or
perhaps a change in use of irrigation water would be required.
Wastewater would be treated by an individual sewage disposal system and the soil conservation
service has classified the soil as within the Forelle-Brownsto complex with areas of Mussel and
Morval soils. All soil classifications are considered to have moderate to severe constraints to building
foundations and ISD systems.
County road 150 would provide access much as it currently does. A driveway and culvert have been
installed to the northerly parcel and sight distances along the county road are good. When I visited
the site in late September, the Garfield county portion of the road was in very good condition and
eagle county was in the process of grading its portion of the road. Staffwould suggest that the
applicant discuss the driveway access with the road and bridge department and be issued any required
permits.
The subject property is not within a fire protection district; however, the gypsum fire department has
confirmed that it would provide emergency service in the event they are required. Staff would
suggest the standard plat note addressing wildfire mitigation.
In terms of the comprehensive plan, the subject tract is not classified within any of the plans.
However, based on its location, staffwould suggest it would likely be classified within district D,
further described as rural areas with moderate environmental constraints.
If approved, the applicant would be required to provide $200, in school site acquisition fees
Turning back to the water supply, it does appear that the state will require awater augmentation plan
or perhaps a change in use of irrigation water, prior to approving a new or amended well permit.
Because ofthis, staffis suggesting this petition be continued to allow the applicant time to pursue the
requirements ofthe dMsion ofwater resources, and be continued with a disposition that this petition
receive conditional approval upon completion of the plan.
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GARFIELD COUNTY SURVEYOR'S OFFICE 6
Àpril 27, 1998
GÀRFIELD COUNTY PLANNING DEPT.
109 EIGHTH STREET
GTENT{OOD SPRINGS, CO.
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RE: COIII{TY S$RVEYSR ggVIEW 0F ?Hg THA,TCHER SUBÐMSISN E:{E!4P9ION
DEÀR TIIARK;
I :lÂVE REVIEEES gHE ABOVE REFERENC$Ð E]$l.tPTïOIq Plåg èNS $0Tg TIIE FSIiTOWISG:
1) ANy PI,AT NOTES ÀS REQUTRED BY THE GÀRrIELD CoUNTY PLANNTNG DEPT. SHOUTD BE PLÀCED
ttD^tt muñ ñl lmlJft.¡Àl ¿¡¡.¡:¡ .f¡¡&tÀ.
2) THE COUNTY CLßRKS' OTFICE lfltt NOT ACCEPT PLATS tfHrCH USE "STTCKY BÀCK" MÀTERrAf,
FOg VICIIITTY }!ÀPS OR SEXT.
3) SrNCE cÀRFrEtD CoUNTY VrEr{S THESE PARCELS åS TWO TNDTVTDU^AL rrrETES AND BOI¡NDS
PARCSTS, TT{DIVIÐgÀL PROPERSY ÐESCRIP?TCNS FCR IOTS !. AT'¡Ð 3 NEgÐ TO BE PTÀCSÐ UPO}¡
1TIE PLAT.
4, Wt{åg rs s}rB ÐETgRr{INrNg FÀcToR FCR T}IE lOeÀTrON ÀND WIÐTlr OF COUNTY R0ÀÐ #15S? rS
THE LOCATION SHOT{N BASED UPON À DEEDED RIGTIT OT T{ÀY OR IS THIS BÀSED UPON A FIETD
Sl'P.gEg OF TITE CENTESI,INE OF THg ROÀÐ AS COI{STRSCTSD ÀNS I$ PLåCS ÀS OB g$g $ÀTE Og
THIS SURVEY. IS TTIE RISNI OF }¡AY !{IDTH OF 60.00' SUFFICIENT FOR THE I,TÀINIENANCB OF
TT{Tq ÞAAN
5) rF THE RoAD rS NOT DßDTCAÎED TO lHE COUNTY rN rEE Sr¡,tPLE, SHOUTD GÀRFÏELD COUNTY
UÀlTg CONVSYÂNCE OF' THIS RICHT OF WÀY .* SO$ÐTTION OF .âPPRCI'åI?
6) THE SURVEYOR'S CERTTFTCÀTE rS NoT T0 GåRrIELD CoUNTY SUBDTVTSTON REGI'LATT0N
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SHOULD YOU HÀVE ÀNY QUESTIONS, PÏ,EASE FEET GIVE À cALt.
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Gounty Courthouse Bldg.
109 Eighth Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9158
Samuel Phelps
Gadield County Surveyor
Private Office
1001 Grand Avenue, Ste.205
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
PH: (970) 928-8233 FAX: (970) 945-8565
SEO-ICTR DIV 5 TEL :303-945-5665 Nov 13 97 8 :46 No .001 P .01
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per your phonc fcquesr to Jo Cåmpbell, I am r€turning thc application to rePlsce a well fur Glenn
Auerbacher (receçr no.42iffi) to you for cvalu¡tlon and pfocessjng. I åm also returning the application.for
James Ttratcher (räceipt no. 42t336). Mr. Thatchefs appllcatlon is apparcntly ln mnþnction with I Pg¡lgilg
Garflcld æunty ¿rcf,fdon Until such time as the exemption ls aPproved and the appllca¡t ls ¿blc to Provide
u øpy of the ippro"ãt, tncludlng s Eurvsy plar, please return the appllcation to the applicant'
I nOte rhat no erraluatign, othcr thAn a cußory rgvlcrrr, has been COnductcd On oither of the above
applications at this offico.
Thanks, Tamara
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Thatcher 1016197 SB-35
The Subject property is approx. 20 acresin size and located int he Sweetwater aÍea, roughly one-half
mile west ofthe Eaf,elGarfreld county border. County road 150 bisects the property leaving 16 acres
north of the road and approx. 4.4 acres south of the road. The southerly boundary is defined by
Sweetwater creek and an irrigation ditch flows between the creek and the county road. An existing
single family dwelling and an accessory structure occupy the southerly parcel and the northerly parcel
is unimproved.
The adjacent land uses include residential and agricultural with federal lands located in the vicinity
The applicant is proposing to divide the20.5 acretract:nrto 2 parcels consisting of 16.1 and 4.4 acres
each. The smaller parcel would contain the improvements and the larger parcel would be developed
as a single family homesite.
The applicant has owned the property for some time, which originally consisted of approx. 28 acres.
Since that time, the tracts has been reduced to its present size. This exemption request is premised
on the argument that the presence of county road 150 creates an impediment to joint use.
In terms of zoning, both proposed parcels are in excess of the 2 acre minimum lot size requirement
of the AIR/RD zone district. There are no excessive slopes on the parcel which would preclude
development.
In regard to water, the existing dwelling utilizes an approved household and domestic well and the
exemption parcel is the subject of a well permit application being considered by the division of water
resources. I have discussed the status of the well permit with the division and it appears that prior
to approval of a new permit, a water augmentation plan would be required.
Wastewater would be treated by an individual sewage disposal system and the soil conservation
service has classified the soil as within the Forelle-Brownsto complex with areas of Mussel and
Morval soils. All soil classifications are considered to have moderate to severe constraints to building
foundations and ISD systems.
County road 150 would provide access much as it currently does. A driveway and culvert have been
installed to the northerly parcel and sight distances along the county road are good. When I visited
the site, the Garfield county portion of the road was in very good condition and eagle county was in
the process of grading its portion of the road. Staffwould suggest that the applicant discuss the
driveway access with the road and bridge department and be issued any required permits.
The subject property is not within a fire protection district; however, the gypsum fire department has
confirmed that it would provide emergency service in the event they are required. Staff would
suggest the standard plat note addressing wildfire mitigation.
In terms of the comprehensive plan, the subject tract is not classifïed within any of the plans.
However, based on its location, staffwould suggest it would likely be classified within district D,
further described as rural areas with moderate environmental constraints.
If approved, the applicant would be required to provide $200, in school site acquisition fees.
Tuming back to the water supply, it does appear that the state will require a water augmentation plan
prior to approving a ne\ry or amended well permit. Because of this, staffis suggesting this petition
be continued to allow the applicant time to pursue the requirements of the division of water
resources, and be continued with a disposition that this petition receive conditional approval upon
completion of the plan.