HomeMy WebLinkAboutVariance Request Packet 10.11.24129 Cains Lane
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.309.5259
carla.ostberg@gmail.com
October 11, 2024
Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Variance Request
112 Navajo Street
Garfield County, Colorado
Garfield County Board of Health,
This variance request is for an OWTS application for a 6600-square foot property located outside of New
Castle, in an area where OWTSs are necessary for a subdivision developed and approved by the
Garfield County in 1965.
Legal Description: Lot 11, Block 3, Elk Creek Development, County of Garfield, State of Colorado
Parcel ID: 2125-251-02-018
The applicant, McCarthy Trust DTD, is seeking to upgrade the existing OWTS serving the existing
3-bedroom residence.
The property is currently developed with a 3-bedroom residence (manufactured home on a foundation).
The residence is served by an existing OWTS. The OWTS consists of a 1000-gallon, two-compartment
concrete septic tank followed by a 14’ x 15.5’ x 10’ deep drywell (or seepage pit). Garfield County
Individual Sewage Disposal System (ISDS) Permit 3240 documents the system. The system was sized
to accommodate 3 bedrooms. The permit received final approval on September 21, 1999.
The existing seepage pit is experiencing slow draining and there is a desire to upgrade the OWTS to the
extent possible. We have outlined the proposed improvements to the OWTS in a design packet from
CBO Inc. dated June 2, 2024, Project C1884.
The original OWTS serving the 3-bedroom residence (mobile home) on Lot 11 of the Elk Creek
Subdivision consisted of a 1000-gallon septic tank (previously existing) and a soil treatment area (STA)
consisting of 18’ x 42’ pipe and gravel absorption area with 4’ of gravel under the perforated pipe.
Garfield County ISDS Permit 1118 documents this system and received final approval on February 1,
1982.
When Lot 10 (adjoining property to the north) was developed with a mobile home in 1983, Garfield
County issued ISDS Permit 1277. This permit documented the approval of two separate septic tanks to
serve the two mobile homes (one 3-bedrooms and one 2-bedrooms) on the properties and continued use
of the existing STA documented by ISDS Permit 1118. ISDS Permit 1277 received final approval on April
1, 1983. With this permit, a recorded agreement dated April 11, 1983, Book 624 Page 688, describes
“Lot 10 and Lot 11 to have joint use of a common septic system consisting of 2 – 1000 gallon septic tanks
and a leach field. Both lots to share equally in use, of maintenance, and repair.” Due to this recorded
agreement, the STA expanded beyond the shared property boundary and no property line setbacks were
considered.
In 1999, the then-current individual property owners of Lots 10 and 11 installed separate OWTSs to serve
the separate residences. The above-referenced ISDS Permit 3240 documents the subject OWTS
serving Lot 11 (112 Navajo Street).
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As a result of the construction of separate OWTSs in 1999, the property became more constrained and
with this proposed repair, certain setbacks will be encroached on. Garfield County OWTS Regulation
43.4.L.6 states:
“For the repair of or upgrade to an existing system where the existing system does not meet
the required separation distances and where conditions other than lot size precludes
adherence to the required distances, a variance to the separation distances may be
requested. The repairs or upgrade must be no closer to features requiring setbacks than the
existing facilities.
On September 10, 2024, we were notified by Garfield County Environmental Health Department that the
OWTS application was denied because of the encroachment on minimum regulatory property line
setbacks to the north (Lot 10, Elk Creek Development, 128 Navajo Street owned by Majano Gonzales
and Erick Alexander which previously shared an OWTS with Lot 11) and to the west (Navajo Street, see
enclosed Plat Map). Additionally, the setback to the foundation of the manufactured home and water shut
off will also require encroachment.
The proposed seepage pit will come within approximately 7-feet from the northern property boundary, 4-
feet from the western property boundary, 10-feet from the foundation for the manufactured home, and
approximately 20-feet to the water shut off. From the water shut off, the water line runs along the south
side of the residence and the majority of the water line exceeds the required setback.
The proposed STA will be located in the driveway on the west side of the residence due to there being no
other reasonable alternate locations on the property.
Garfield County OWTS Regulation 43.10.I states
“When space is not available or if there are other site limitations that preclude other soil treatment
area options for OWTS repairs, wide beds, deep gravel trenches, deep beds and seepage pits
may be considered for repairs only.”
While the existing OWTS is not “failing”, the owners are concerned about the slow draining condition of
the existing seepage pit and wish to proactively upgrade the system so future owners, should they decide
to sell the property, would not be burdened with repair and replacement of the existing OWTS.
Proposing two separate, alternating seepage pits is typically not a conventional repair alternative.
However, the constraints of the property and current code requirements required a creative solution to
enhance the wastewater infrastructure serving the residence. Lot 5 (261 Comenchero Trail) repaired an
OWTS serving a 4-bedroom residence with “two drywells” documented by ISDS Permit 2748. This
permit describes an existing “home-made” septic tank and construction of two drywells to “fix failed
system” and received final approval on April 28, 1998. This reference is an example of a similar
unconventional, but previously approved, repair.
All documents referenced above have been enclosed for reference.
The applicant now respectfully requests the Garfield County Board of Health consider this variance
request.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
CBO Inc. has visited the property and evaluated onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS)
alternatives for improvements to the existing OWTS.
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The property is served potable water from a community water system. The water line runs from the
community water system tap to the south of the residence.
The size of the parcel does not allow improvements to the OWTS without encroaching on several
regulatory setbacks.
OWTS DESIGN SUMMARY
Design Calculations:
Average Design Flow = 75 GPD x 2 people/bedroom x 3 Bedrooms = 450 GPD
LTAR = 0.6 GPD/SF
450 GPD / 0.6 GPD/SF = 750 SF
Alternating systems min. each 375 SF
Existing Seepage Pit (1999) 14’ x 15.5’ x 10’ deep = 807 SF
Proposed Seepage Pit 10’ x 10’ x 8’ deep = 420 SF
The OWTS design is based on 3-bedrooms. An average daily wastewater flow of 450 GPD will be used.
Garfield County OWTS Regulation 43.10. F. 4 Alternating Systems states:
(2)An alternating system must have two or more zones that must be alternated on an annual or
more frequent basis.
(3)For repairs, each section must be a minimum of 50 percent of the total required soil treatment
area. For new installations, each separate soil treatment area must meet the minimum sizing
requirements of this regulation.
(4)A diversion valve or other approved diversion mechanism that requires the owner or operator to
manually alternate zones of the OWTS may be installed on the septic tank effluent line allowing soil
treatment area sections to be alternated.
(5)The diversion mechanism must be readily accessible from the finished grade.
The existing septic tank will remain in use with some improvements. The existing sewer line exiting the
septic tank will be excavated and a Bull Run Valve installed. This valve will be rotated on an annual or
more frequent basis between the 1999 seepage pit and new, proposed seepage pit.
The new seepage pit will measure 10-feet long, 10-feet wide, and a minimum of 8-feet deep below
the inlet pipe.
With this proposed design, there will be an encroachment on the minimum regulatory setbacks to
the property lines to the north and west, setback to the foundation of the manufactured home
which is not a traditional foundation, but pillars with tie downs that are set back further than the
outside walls, and a slight encroachment on the water shut off.
It should be noted that that since the survey was initially completed and proposed OWTS design
completed, a 10-foot utility easement was discovered by the property owner. The 10-foot utility easement
runs along the northern property boundary, recorded in the development covenants June 29, 1965
(Book 367 Page 258). The property survey has since been updated and is enclosed. Would this
recorded easement, designated for utilities serving residences in the development, supersede
the required 10-foot regulatory setback from a property line? If so, the location of the proposed
seepage pit could be shifted to negate encroachment on other regulatory setbacks and/or the shape of
the proposed seepage pit could be modified to better fit in and near the designated easement.
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The current OWTS Design Packet and Component Specifications dated June 2, 2024 are enclosed.
With the question regarding the easement not yet addressed, the following is proposed with our current,
proposed plans.
VARIANCE REQUEST CRITERIA
1)Site-specific request identifying the specific criteria from which a variance is being requested.
A request for a variance is being requested for encroachment on the minimum 10-foot
setbacks from property lines to the south and west, the minimum 20-foot setback to the
foundation of the manufactured home, and the minimum 25-foot setback to the water line.
2)Technical justification by a professional engineer or professional geologist, which indicates the
specific conditions which exist and/or the measures which will be taken that support a finding that
the variance shall result in no greater risk than that associated with compliance with the
requirements of these Regulations.
There is limited space on the property to improve the existing OWTS. Use of an
alternating system will enhance the life of the OWTS through use of the existing square
footage and the additional square footage proposed. With the space constraints, the only
option for improvements to the soil treatment area (STA) is a seepage pit.
Encroachment on the property boundary setbacks to neighboring properties cannot be
avoided. It should be noted again that the previously shared OWTS between Lots 10 and
11 with the recorded agreement negated the need to meet property boundary setbacks in
1983. With the separation of the OWTSs and necessary repair, the 10-foot property line
setback is restrictive and not attainable.
Encroachment on the setback to the manufactured home foundation, which is not a
traditional foundation, but pillars with tie downs that are set back further than the outside
walls, will not adversely impact the foundation due to the seepage pit depth well below the
depth of the foundation.
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The encroachment on the water line setback is encroachment is minimal (approximately
5’) and the path of the water line onto the subject property moves further from the
proposed STA.
3) A discussion of alternatives considered in lieu of the requested variance.
A survey of the property verified property line locations and improvements on the
property. The proposed seepage configuration and location is the only place available on
the property for improvements to the OWTS.
With the recent discovery of the Utility Easement along the northern property boundary,
we would like to discuss this finding further and whether or not the existence of the
easement supersedes the property boundary setback.
4) Technical documentation for selected alternative, which may include a testing program, which
confirms that the variance does not increase the risk to public health and to the environment.
The proposed nature of an alternating system will allow resting of the soils which is
beneficial to the long-term functioning and over-all performance of the OWTS.
Repair/replacement of OWTS in this high-density neighborhood with small lots under
current code is difficult, if not impossible, without encroachments.
5) A statement of the hardship that created the necessity for the variance.
The property owners have enclosed a statement of hardship, outlining their experience
and efforts with the existing OWTS.
The location and configuration of the proposed improvement to the OWTS is the only
feasible alternative to enhance the longevity and performance of the existing OWTS. If a
variance is not granted, improvements will not be made. These improvements are
proposed as a proactive measure. If no action is taken, future repairs will be more
difficult.
Please call with questions.
Sincerely,
CBO Inc.
Carla Ostberg, MPH, REHS
Donald “Donnie” McCarthy
McCarthy Trust
P.O. Box 34
New Castle, CO 81647
970-379-2266
donniemccarthy@yahoo.com
September 29, 2024
Dear Garfield County Public Health,
In response to your denial of my OWTS Permit Application dated September 10, 2024, please find for
your consideration my submission outlining the hardship I have experienced and continue to experience.
In January 2023, my father passed away unexpectedly and I moved into my parents’ home to care for my
mother who suffered from Alzheimer’s as well as take care of the home. During this time, I found
receipts indicating my father was pumping the dry well 1 to 2 times a year with cost ranging from
$600.00 to $1,500.00 per service. Within a few months of moving in, I too had to have the drywell
pumped three times. This was before realizing we had to reduce the water amount going into the
drywell which was challenging with my mom’s Alzheimer’s and her forgetting to turn water off and other
health issues causing high usage of the bathroom. During this time, we discovered a leaky toilet. My Dad
had issues with an unknown high-water usage and replaced one of the toilets which brought the water
usage down.
In December of 2023, my mom also passed away. My parents’ deaths were unexpected and extremely
hard on me and at a time that I should be morning, I was researching and learning about septic systems
and how to care for them. This led to much frustration, stress and sleeplessness. Which begins to wear a
person down.
During this time, we thought we had remedied the leaky toilet by replacing the flap but there continued
to be an issue with the drywell. This meant more action needed to be taken to try and determine the
cause. This required minimal water use, which included not being able to do laundry, not using the
dishwasher, the added cost of disposable paper plates / plastic utensils (which ends up in the county
landfill), reducing the number and duration of showers, and monitoring toilet flushing all in order to
reduce the amount of water going into the drywell. It was expensive to keep pumping the drywell and
monetary hardship, in addition to and all of the stress compounded challenges to my life.
We hired two septic companies. The first company came twice. Initially to pump the drywell and then
came back out to locate, inspect and pump the buried septic tank. This company reported the septic
tank was in good working condition with minimal roots, the tank lids needed to be replaced and noted a
slow working drywell. We took care of the tree roots and tank lids.
The second company was hired as a second opinion due to drywell water level rising so quickly after the
first company pumped. This second company did a visual inspection. During this inspection they noted
constant flow of water into the drywell and commented this was not normal. From this review we
agreed to scoping the lines and was able to confirm there was constant water running into the system
coming from the home. They ruled out ground water as a cause. Following their suggestion, we tested
with food coloring and confirmed an old toilet had a leak. We thought we repaired it but, we continued
to have a flow of water into the drywell. A plumber friend, told us to do the food coloring test again and
suspected a silent leak and to our shock, he was correct. We then turned the water off to the toilet and
stopped using it. We have not replaced it due to the mounting expenses.
We met with the engineer and the second septic company on sight in the late spring of 2023. We had
discussed with the second Septic Company about adding a second drywell which we shared with our
engineer. The engineer felt the system was only saturated, but agree that a second drywell would allow
for a rotation between the two wells annually. I felt this would give time for the drywell to dry out,
remove the financial hardship of the extra costs of pumping and eliminate the stress of checking the
water level. This solution really raised my hopes to finally resolve this issue.
My wife and I have been contemplating whether to sell or keep the property. We do not feel it is morally
right to sell a property with a system that is not functioning optimally and to push this problem on to a
new homeowner. Trying to sell a property that now has the disclosure of a denied permit application is a
financial hardship as it will reduce the value of the home. The buyer pool will be smaller as this
disclosure will scare off many buyers.
We have continued to be conservative with water use to recover functioning of the drywell. During the
summer of 2023, the ground surrounding the dry well was always damp, but this summer the dampness
is totally gone and the top soil is even cracking. The water level in the drywell has also dropped.
With the drywell as is, we don’t feel there should be more than two occupants but we can’t refuse to sell
to people that may have a larger household. Also, the home is in the price range for a first-time
homebuyer and they may not have the means to have multiple pumping of the drywell per year or
modify the drywell system.
With the shortage of rentals, we could push the hardship on to tenants. With the new law of HB 24-1007
HOME (Harmonizing Occupancy Measures Equitably) Act as of July 1, 2024, renting the home out will be
problematic since the lease will not be able to restrict the number of occupants. While the law allows for
safety concerns such as the septic system which we could put in the lease, we have concerns it will not
be followed. Not sure how the County’s requirement of 6 people per 3 bedrooms and the 75 gallons of
waste water flow per person will be upheld with the new law, it seems it could only be once there is a
problem which could be fast for a slow draining drywell such as the sewage backing up into the home
and or over flowing and running down the street as the neighbor’s house did in the past. My
understanding was this was caused by a tenant. This could be a costly damage to the property and a
public health issue to the tenant and neighbors.
112 Navajo has rentals boarding three sides and there are other rentals close by. Should we rent the
home out, we would be placing a hardship onto the tenants by having the lease state the tenants are
responsible for pumping the drywell which could be multiple times a year and we will have to reduce the
rent amount to offset this cost which will be a financial hardship on us since there is a mortgage, HOA
dues, property taxes and hazard insurance. We wouldn’t feel right renting with this problem unless fully
disclosed to a tenant and the rent reduced. Hopefully, tenants would be responsible and conserve water
and pump as needed and if they have a large number of people living in the home, they can spread the
cost of pumping out amongst themselves. One of the purposes of HB 24-1007 is to allow multiple
families living in one house, sharing a kitchen, and sharing the rent to help with the shortage of
affordable housing in the rental market. This could cause a lot more septic issues in this particular
subdivision with a majority of the lot’s sizes around 6,000sf.
To leave the house vacant for a year to let the drywell dry out as the neighbor did (sewage running down
the street), we would have the hardship of the insurance company canceling the policy should they find
out the home is vacant because insurance companies do not insurance vacant homes. This will trigger
the mortgage company to call the loan due in full and a financial hardship to try and secure the amount
owed to the lender. Having a property sit vacant for a year is a financial hardship with having to continue
to pay the mortgage, the HOA dues which includes the water, property taxes, insurance, electric and gas.
If we have to dig up the current dry well and replace with a new one, we were told that the county no
longer allows wet contaminated septic soils to be taken to the county dump. The soils would have to be
dug up and left onsite until the soil is dry. Not sure how long this would take or how much this will cost.
The hardship will also carry through the air with the septic odor disturbing the neighbors in a subdivision
that was approved in 1965 by the county to allow septic systems with leach fields on very small lots with
homes very close together. Additionally, the septic soil would be an attractive nuisance for animals as
this neighborhood is dog friendly and populated with bears and skunks visiting throughout the summer
months.
Besides the financial hardship, there is a mental hardship of worrying that at times is exhausting when
thinking about the drywell and the what ifs, what should we do, how much money can we allocate for
needed repairs for the home and if we have to leave the home vacant making it looked lived in to
prevent squatters, insurance cancellation and the concerns of a vacant home during the winter months.
The denial letter indicated a testing program. I do not know what this entails, if I can even afford this
and how long it will go for. This is another worry and financial hardship due to the unknowns. I am using
my retirement savings to make things right which could bring on a future hardship for me when I retire. I
am a custodian for RE1. Not the highest paying job in the valley.
The estimated cost of the second drywell ranges between $14,000 to $18,000 of this writing. Requiring
an engineer’s design at a cost of $3050, survey work at $800 and the permit fee of $600 for a total cost
of $4,450 before the county will even review a septic upgrade project and then denying the permit is a
mental shock and financial hardship for us. We would imagine it would be for all properties owners in
the Elk Creek Development Subdivision. Maybe this is why so many people are avoiding going to the
county, pushing this down the road on to new owners, and pushing the septic pumping on to tenants.
A system for a double dry well was approved in 1998 for the adjoining property to the east of 112 Navajo
which has the same size lot per the plat map. It feels unfair that you would not allow the double dry well
for my property given the precedence of it being done before. I guess I could try and make a request to
repurpose the shared leach field with the second drywell since that area has not been used for 26 years
and was never recorded as vacated when the current drywell was installed. Would you consider this
alternative solution? This could cost less money for excavation work and reduce the amount of time to
complete.
If we continue with the proposal as is, the recorded covenants (Book 367, Page 258) do allow for a 10
foot setback for utility and drainage facilities on the lot. This allows the second drywell placement
without needing a variance for the North property line. Then I could move the drywell 5ft to the North
removing the variance for the water shut off. Also this could allow for the drywell to move East, thus
removing the variance for the front property line. We may not need a variance for the house setback
because the foundation is not traditional, has cement pads tied to rebar, and the pad is farther back than
the outside skirting used for the measurement. Would this plan be approved without a variance?
Your denial letter suggested we need to be open to other alternatives. In writing this letter and doing
additional research I found two alternatives demonstrating my willingness to consider such alternatives.
I want to work with the County to find a solution acceptable to all. I want to be proactive to having a
healthy septic system that is not hardship on anyone including the County. I need the County’s help and
need to work together for a solution.
Your consideration either approving the variance, one of the two proposed alternatives written here or if
there is a suggested alternative from the County would begin to alleviate my financial and mental
hardships. I would know what I need to do to move forward.
Thinking about the future of this subdivision, we feel there is an opportunity for the County to use our
situation to find a plan that can be used going forward with other property owners. Instead of waiting
for systems to fail, work with homeowners to improve their current system and be proactive.
Thank you for your consideration, time and help.
Respectfully,
Donnie McCarthy
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Book 367, Page 258
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
LOT 11
BLOCK 3
ELK CREEK DEVELOPMENT
COUNTY OF GARFIELD
STATE OF COLORADO
IMPROVEMENT LOCATION CERTIFICATE
LOT 11, BLOCK 3
ELK CREEK DEVELOPMENT
COUNTY OF GARFIELD, STATE OF COLORADO
112 NAVAJO STREET, NEW CASTLE, CO 81647
NOTES:
1.) THE DATE OF THE FIELD SURVEY WAS APRIL 17, 2024.
2.) THIS DOES NOT REPRESENT A TITLE SEARCH BY THIS FIRM OR SURVEYOR.
3.) THIS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS, RIGHTS OF WAY AND/ OR REQUIREMENTS AS NOTED
OR SHOWN IN THE RECORDS OF THE GARFIELD COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER.
U.S. SURVEY FEET USED
IMPROVEMENT LOCATION CERTIFICATE:
I SCOTT R. BLACKARD HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IMPROVEMENT LOCATION CERTIFICATE WAS PREPARED
FOR MCCARTHY TRUST DTD, THAT IT IS NOT A LAND SURVEY PLAT OR IMPROVEMENT SURVEY PLAT, AND
THAT IT IS NOT TO BE RELIED UPON FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FENCE, BUILDING, OR OTHER FUTURE
IMPROVEMENT LINES. THIS CERTIFICATE IS VALID ONLY FOR USE BY MCCARTHY TRUST DTD, AND DESCRIBES
THE PARCEL'S APPEARANCE ON APRIL 17, 2024.
I FURTHER CERTIFY THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL ON THIS DATE, APRIL 17,
2024, EXCEPT UTILITY CONNECTIONS ARE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE PARCEL, EXCEPT AS
SHOWN, THAT THERE ARE NO ENCROACHMENTS UPON THE DESCRIBED PREMISES BY IMPROVEMENTS ON
ANY ADJOINING PREMISES, EXCEPT AS INDICATED, AND THAT THERE IS NO APPARENT EVIDENCE OR SIGN OF
ANY EASEMENT CROSSING OR BURDENING ANY PART OF SAID PARCEL, EXCEPT AS NOTED.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
SCOTT R. BLACKARD L.S. 38342 DATE
IMPROVEMENT LOCATION CERTIFICATE
LOT 11, BLOCK 3
ELK CREEK DEVELOPMENT
COUNTY OF GARFIELD, STATE OF COLORADO
112 NAVAJO STREET, NEW CASTLE, CO 81647
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Owner Jim Hess
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bedroom.Therefore the no of bedrooms 3 a total of 1 '4&sq. ft of absorption
area May we suggest I X 5 Y. 3 /o-e? X3 61(3 '
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SYSTEM:No system shall be deemed to be in compliance with the Sewage Disposal Laws until the assembled system is approved prior to
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CONDITIONS:
m 1. All installation must comply with all, requirements of t, e Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations, adopted pursuant to
au-thority granted in 66.44 -4, CRS 1963, amended 66.3.14, CRS
1963.2. This permit is valid only for connection to structures +'hich have fully complied with County zoning and building requirements.
u •Connection to or use with any dwelling or structures n t approved by the Building and Zoning office shall automatically be a
viola-tion of a requirement of the permit and cause for both egal action and revocation of the
permit.3. Section III, 124 requires any person who constructs, hers, or installs an individual sewage disposal system in a manner which
In voI' es a knowing and material variation from the term$ or specifications contained in the application of permit commits a Class
1,Petty Offense (550100 fine - 6 months in jail or
both),i 1 Applicant: Oran Copy Department: Pink CoPV
Page Two Fees Paid $
INDIVIDUAL HOME SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS APPLICATION Date
Owner:
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INFORMATION REGARDING PROJECT SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW
Attach separate sheets or report showing entire area with respect to surrounding areas,
topography of area, habitable buildings, location of potable water wells, soil percola-
tion test holes, soil profiles in test holes (see Page 3).
Near What
1. Location of Facility: County GARFIELD City or Town,,,,) &it
Location Address & /or U ' / 2 - ,v4 u c d c s f
Legal Description for A„,,At/,%d a Lot Size 2. 4X//0
2. No. of Bedrooms Septic Tank Capacity 107-P7/Aeration Unit Capacity N/A
3. Source of Domestic Water: Public (name):
Private: Well Depth Other Depth to 1st ground water table
4. Is facility within boundaries of a city /town or sanitation district?
5. Distance to nearest sewer system:on,
Have you attempted to arrange a connection with the system?h,
If rejected, what was the reason?
6. If R.P.E. tested, state rate of absorption in test holes shown on the location map, in
minutes per inch of drop in water level after holes have been soaked for 24 hours:
7. Name, address, and telephone of R.P.E. who made soil absorption tests:
8. Name, address, and telephone of R.P.E. responsible for design of the system:
9. Express permission is hereby granted for the inspection of the above property by any
member of the Garfield County Building & Sanitation Department and /or such persons as
they may designate. Any withdrawal of this permission shall be in writing and receipt
acknowledged by the County Building & Sanitation Department.
10. I have been given an opportunity to read the Individual Sewage Disposal Systems Regula-
tions of Garfield County and I hereby agree to comply with all terms, conditions and
requirements included therein,
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GARFIELD COUNTY BUILDING ANDND SANITATION DEPARTMENT
2014 Blake Avenue
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
Phone (303) 9458241
Perc Fee Waived..Absorption Area Existing
This does not constitute
INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL PERMIT 10 1277 a building or use permit.
Owner Dennis 1. Brown r
System Location Lot 11, Block 3 East Elk Creek Subdivision, New Castle
Licensed Installer Owner
Conditional Construction approval is hereby granted for a 750 gallon
XXX Septic Tank or Aerated treatment unit.
Absorption area (or dispersal area) computed as follows:
Perc rate of one inch in minutes requires a minimum of 69 sq. ft. of absorption area per bedroom.
Therefore the no. of bedrooms 2 x ,n3 /6Ci sq. ft. minimum requirement = a total of V33 -er;, ft. of absorption area.
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FINAL APPROVAL OF SYSTEM:
No system shall be deemed to be in compliance with the Sewage Disposal Laws until the assembled system is approved prior to cover-
ing any part.
Septic Tank access for inspection and cleaning within 12" of ground surface or aerated access ports above ground
surface. y- / - R -7. - /, OccoO F.- - c.c_nN Tf9>V,• 5; 6e -r
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RETAIN WITH RECEIPT RECORDS AT CONSTRUCTION SITE
CONDITIONS:
1. All installation must comply with all requirements of the County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations, adopted pursuant to au-
thority granted in 66 -44 -4, CRS 1963, amended 66-3-14, CRS 1963.
2. This permit is valid only for connection to structures which have fully complied with County zoning and requirements.
Connection to or use with any dwelling or structures not approved by the Building and Zoning offic shall automati cally be a viola-
tion of a requirement of the permit and cause for both legal action and revocation of the permit.
3. Section III, 3.24 requires any person who constructs, alters, or install an individual sewage disposal system in a manner which in-
volves a knowing and material variation from the terms or specificatio contained in the application of permit
building /
com mits a Class I,
Petty Offense (5500.00 fine - 6 months in jail or both).
Applicant: Green Copy Depart P ink Cop
Vac_ toorioem --Application
INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM APPLICATION t CUsr'-'` cA}Ioval by
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OWNER_ ,/ aro_il / - c3-icj Stj`S P Ai
ADDRESS k 7, Z OccDD PHONE
CONTRACTOR OWr e- r ent
ADDRESS PHONE
PERMIT REQUEST FOR: New Installation Alteration Repair
Attach separate sheets or report showing entire area with respect to surrounding areas,
topography of area, habitable building, location of potable water wells, soil percolation
test holes, soil profiles in test holes. See page 4.)P--re e erjC (e
LOCATION OF PROPOSED FACILITY: County Ater E'er tee
Near what City of Town K!rZ E Lot Size//0-00.004.
Legal Description 5(
WASTES TYPE:fil uwelling Transient Use
Commercial or Institutional Non- domestic Wastes
Other - Describe
BUILDING OR SERVICE TYPE: vyle."--t(G G l
Number of bedrooms Number of persons 4
Garbage grinder tomatic washer Dishwasher
SOURCE AND TYPE OF WATER SUPPLY: well spring stream or creek
Give depth of all wells within 180 feet of system: 4424,)(%
If supplied by community water, give name or supplier: CZ C r r,t cez -_
GROUND CONDITIONS:
Depth to bedrock:_ /,yN /C
Depth to first Ground Water Table: /0(2
Percent ground slope: r, — (D 7a
DISTANCE TO NEAREST COMMUNITY SEWER SYSTEM: a "/ 7_ n ie. t _grr--
Was an effort made to connect to community system? HO
TYPE OF INDIV UAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM PROPOSED:
Septic Tank Aeration Plant Vault
Vault Privy Composting Toilet Recycling, potable use
Pit Privy Incineration Toilet Recycling, other use
Chemical Toilet Other - Describe:
FINAL DISPOSAL,BY:
Absorption Trench, Bed or Pit Evapotranspiration
Underground Dispersal Sand Filter
Above Ground Dispersal Wastewater Pond
Other - Describe:
WILL EFFLUENT BE DISCHARGED DIRECTLY INTO WATERS OF THE STATE?c/ e.
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PERCOLATION TEST RESULTS: To be completed by Registered Professional Engineer.)
Minutes per inch in hole No. 1 Minutes per inch in hole No. 3
Minutes per inch in hole No. 2 Minutes per inch in hole No.___
Name; address and telephone of RPE who made soil absorption tests:
Name, address and telephone of RPE responsible for design of the system:
Applicant acknowledges that the completeness of the application is conditional upon such
further mandatory and additional tests and reports as may be required by the local health
department to be made and furnished by the applicant or by the local health department for
purposes of the evaluation of the application; and the issuance of the permit . is subject to
such terms and conditions as deemed necessary to insure compliance with rules and regulations
adopted under Article 10, Title 25, C.R.S. 1973, as amended. The undersigned hereby certifies
that all statements made, information and reports submitted herewith and required to be
submitted by the applicant are or will be represented to be true and correct to the best
of my knowledge and belief and are designed to be relied on by the local department of health
in evaluating the same for purposes of issuing the permit applied for herein. I further under-
stand that any falsification or misrepresentation may result in the denial of the application
or revocation of any permit granted based upon said application and in legal action for per-
jury as provided by law.
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GARFIELD COUNTY BUILDING AND SANITATION DEPARTMENT Permit 4 b
109 8th'Street Suite 303 Assessor's Parcel No.
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81801
t Phone (303) 945-8212
This does not constitute
INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL PERMIT a building or use permit.
PROPERTY
Owner's Name James Cross Present Address 0261 Comanchero Trail N. rP hone_ 984 -0326
System Location 0261 Comanchero Trail, New Castle
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Legal Description of Assessor's Parcel No.
SYSTEM DESIGN
w rt Tank Capacity (gallon)Other
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PercooJletion Rate (minutes/inch) Number of Bedrooms (or other)
47pho' n Area - See Attached
Special Setback Requirements:
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FINAL SYSTEM INSPECTION AND APPROVAL (as installed)
Call for Inspection (24 hours notice)) Before Covering Installation
System Installer V( ( 1 ' 5 5 P ^ (I
Septic Tank Capitol*I ( j^I {
Septic Tank Manufacturer or Trade Name
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Septic Tank Access within 8" of surface C )C l S'1 1r G
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Absorption Area
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Absorption Area Type and /or Manufacturer or Trade Name C 0 P t: 1 R A( tP
Adequate compliance with County and State regulations/requirements
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RETAIN WITH RECEIPT RECORDS AT CONSTRUCTION SITE
CONDITIONS:
1. All installation must comply with all requirements of the Colorado State Board of Health Individual Sewage Disposal Systems Chapter
25, Article 10 C.R.S. 1973, Revised 1984.
2. This permit is valid only for connection to structures which have fully complied with County zoning and building requirements. Con-
nection to or use with any dwelling or structures not approved by the Building and Zoning office shall automatically be a violation or a
requirement of the permit and cause for both legal action and revocation of the permit.
3. Any person who constructs, alters, or installs an individual sewage disposal system in a manner which involves a knowing and materialvariationfromthetermsorspecificationscontainedintheapplicationofpermitcommitsaClassI, Petty Offense ($500.00 fine — 6
months in )ail or both).
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Application
INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM Approval by
County Official:
OWNER_ —4 is s 0s.S Oa
ADDRESS 7.z, Q- 10 n:,,„ c A0, 2 Iv.C 7, PHONE 7S$ - o3tc.57)'
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ADDRESS PHONE
PERMIT REQUEST FOR: Installation Alteration Repair
Attach separate sheets or report showing entire area with respect to surrounding areas,
topography of area, habitable building, location of potable water wells, soil percolation
test holes, soil profiles in test holes. See page 4.)
LOCATION OF PROPOSED FACILITY: County 62 -Pr Fic Ica
Near what City of Town A/t C.* tfc Lot Size ( /?o'
Legal Description Lct" .3 /3 /c k S ilk C•c-c k S ; 1,, ;, ,
WASTES TYPE:Dwelling Transient Use
Commercial or Institutional Non-domestic Wastes
Other - Describe
BUILDING OR SERVICE TYPE: c o,.. -,E
Number of bedrooms 2;Number of persons S
Garbage grinder Automatic washer Dishwasher
SOURCE AND TYPE OF WATER SUPPLY: well spring stream or creek
Give depth of all wells within 180 feet of system:V,- /Ic
If supplied by community water, give name or supplier: %%.,A c- N € „ t1c
GROUND CONDITIONS:
Depth to bedrock:
Death to first Ground Water Table:
Percent ground slope:
DISTANCE TO NEAREST COMMUNITY SEWER SYSTEM:
Was an effort made to connect to community system?
TYPE OF INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM PROPOSED:
Septic Tank Aeration Plant Vault
Vault Privy Composting Toilet Recycling, potable use
Pit Privy Incineration Toilet Recycling, other use
Chemical Toilet Other - Describe:
FINAL DISPOSAL BY:
Absorption Trench, Bed or Pit Evapotranspiration
Underground Dispersal Sand Filter
Above Ground Dispersal Wastewater Pond
Other - Describe:
WILL EFFLUENT BE DISCIIARGED DIRECTLY INTO WATERS OF THE STATE? X/c
S0'IL PERCOLATION JEST RESULTS: To be completed by Registered Professional Engineer.)
Minutes per inch in hole No. 1 Minutes per inch in hole No. 3
Minutes per inch in hole No. 2 Minutes per inch in hole No._
Name, address and telephone of RPE who made soil absorption tests:
Name, address and telephone of RPE responsible for design of the system:
Applicant acknowledges that the completeness of the application is conditional upon such
further mandatory and additional tests and reports as may be required by the local health
department to be made and furnished by the applicant or by the local health department for
purposes of the evaluation of the application; and the issuance of the pernift.is subject to
such terms and conditions as deemed necessary to insure compliance with rules and regulations
adopted under Article 10, Title 25, C.R.S. 1973, as amended. The undersigned hereby certifies
that all statements made, information and reports submitted herewith and required to be
submitted by the applicant are or will be represented to be true and correct to the best
of my knowledge and belief and are designed to be relied on by the local department of health
in evaluating the same for purposes of issuing the permit applied for herein. I further under-
stand that any falsification or misrepresentation may result in the denial of the application
or revocation of any permit granted based upon said application and in legal action for per-
jury as provided by law.
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PLOT PLAN AND DESIGN FEATURES:
Include by measured distance location of wells, springs, potable water supplylines, cisterns, buildings, property lines, subsoil drains, lake, water course,
stream, dry gulch and show location of proposed system by direction and distance
from dwelling or other fixed reference object, and additional submissions in
support of this application such as data, plans, specifications, statements andconenitments.
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