HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.0 Director's Determination 04.15.2016Gørfteld County
Community Development Department
April 15,2016
Bob and Hillery Oddo
2425 County Road 137
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: Director's Decision Oddo Accessory Dwelling Unit (GAPA-O3-1G-8430)
Dear Hillery and Bob:
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 2425 County Road 137. The property is also known by Assessor's Parcel No.
2213-242-00-176.
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 oppottunity to provide input prior to the Director's Decision.
3. That for the above stated and other reasons the proposed Oddo
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 Gadield 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 if determined necessary waivers
from Section 7-107 Roadway Standards, 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 condítions:
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
provide an update to the engineering analysis on the OWTS, to confirm that the
system is adequate to serve the ADU including any additional volumes associated
with the use of a reverse osmosis water treatment system.
4. Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit, the Applicant shall
provide a letter from a licensed professional engineer confirming that the access
driveway meets the Roadway Standards of Section 7-107 including maximum
grade, width, minimum curve radius and drainage ditches if determíned necessary.
lf a waiver from the roadway standards is determined to be necessary by the
engineering analysis, the Applicant shall provide the additional information
required by the County Roadway Waiver Policy #01-14.
5. Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit, the Applicant shall
demonstrate general compliance with recommendations from the Glenwood
Springs Rural Fire Protection District including confirmation that the driveway
access is adequate for emergency vehicles. The Applicant should consult the
Colorado State Forest Service Firewise construction guidelines for future
improvements or landscaping associated with the ADU.
6. The Applicant shall continue to maintain and operate the reverse osmosis
water treatment system or a comparable treatment system seruing the ADU. The
Applicant is encouraged to periodically test the water quality for compliance with
State Standards.
7. The Applicant shall comply with all conditions and limitations on Well Permit
No.300164.
8. The ADU shall be required to meet all Garfield County Building Code
Requirements.
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The Applicant shall comply with the lighting standards contained in Section
10. The Applicant shall utilize bear proof trash containers or store all trash within
a secure portion of the structure such as a garage. Fencing on the site shall be
wildlife compatible pursuant to CPW guidelines.
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 April 25th. 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,
Tamra Allen, AICP
Acting Director, Community Development Department
cc: Board of County Commissioners
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