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REQUEST:
PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
BOA 02/23/04
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Variance from the 25 foot Rear Yard Setback
APPLICANT: Michael & Barbara Gerber f~ bf LJ V'p rlvi '' I r ,, ,.;, '!')-{,./°. -PROPERTY LOCATION:
LOT SIZE:
EXISTING ZONING:
0085 Stagecoach Circle, Lot 14 Ranch at
Roaring Fork IV , Filing 1, Carbondale, CO
0.35 acres or 15,246 sq. ft.+/-
bJ:-PD (Accommodations I Resort Planned
Development District) of 1970
I. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUESTED VARIANCE
The Applicant would like to construct a 309 square foot single-story addition to their existin g
si ngle-fami ly dwelling which would extend approximately 10 feet into the rear setback. The
subject property, located in the Ranch at the Roaring Fork, is zoned PD (Accommodations I Resort
Planned Development District) which provides that the minimum rear setback is 25 feet.
Therefore, the Applicant requests the Board of Adjustment grant them zoning relief from this
setback standard from 25 feet to 15 feet in order to construct their addition in their rear yard.
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
The property is a corner lot (located on the corner of Stagecoach Circle and Rainbow Court), is
flat, and contains approximately 15,246 square feet. The lot is improved by a one-story wood frame
single-family dwelling. The majority of the rear of the lot is bound by an enhanced ditch (Blue
Creek) and pond. The lot was approved as part of the Phase 4 in Filing No. 1 in the 1970s by the
Board of County Commissioners. The unit has remained in its current configuration within its
setbacks since its original construction in 1979.
Applicable Zoning Regulations (1970 Land Use Code)
The required setbacks on this property are as follows:
)> Front: 25 feet
J> Rear: 25 feet
)> Side: 5 feet
)> In addition, because the lot is bordered on two contiguous sides by streets, the required front
setback shall be observed along both streets; however, the owner may elect which street
frontage shall be the front lot line. (In this case, it appears the original dwelling elected to
front onto Stagecoach Circle which is also where the driveway is located.)
III. STAFF COMMENTS
County Jurisdiction
Regarding County setback regulations, any development on the property is required to respect
those setbacks set out above. In addition to the county setbacks, the property is also required to
adhere to covenant restrictions and a utility I drainage easement. To be clear, the county only has
jurisdiction over its setbacks as established by the zoning; the additional covenants and utility I
drainage easements discussed by the applicant were created by the development and are not
governed by the county. This review shall only address the subject of the county setbacks.
Apparent Nonconfonnity
In reviewing the "sketch plan", it appears that two portions of the dwelling unit actually fall outside
of the county setbacks on the Rainbow Court side and the rear on the stream side of the lot. Staff
was unable to located any records regarding any possible variance approval that would have
allowed this to occur and can only assume that the residence is a non-conforming structure
regarding those areas as it was originally constructed in 1979. Interestingly enough, if the entire
footprint of the house were shifted to the east, it would fit perfectly within the county setbacks.
Ranch at Roaring Fork Architectural Committee
The Ranch at the Roaring Fork governs its own set of protective covenants and restrictions which
requires the rear setback for the Applicant's property to be 30 feet (which is 5 feet more restrictive
than county zoning). However, the Applicant received approval for the addition from the
Architectural Committee so long as it does not encroach into the 15 foot utility I drainage setback
from the property line. Their letter of approval is in the application.
Setback from Live Stream
The property is bordered by an enhanced ditch lateral referred to as Blue Creek on the north side of
the property adjacent to the rear yard. Because the proposed addition is new development, it is
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governed by the present zoning code which includes the regulation that governs setbacks from
"live streams" as set out in Section 5.05.02 of the Zoning resolution on 1978, as amended.
However, this stream is not a naturally occurring stream and is actually an improved lateral
irrigation ditch or lateral from the Jacobson Extension of the Paterson Ditch which is part of the
overall water course system that provides irrigation water throughout the Ranch at the Roaring
Fork and is controlled by a head gate. In fact, homeowners on the ditch have the ability to pump
out of the ditch to irrigate their lawns. These ditches may be widened I relocated without requiring
permits from the Army Corps of Engineers. Staff finds that due to the fact that the water course is
actually a ditch, this regulation does not apply. (See Exhibit H)
Hardship as a result of Zoning
Section 9.05.03 of the Zoning Resolution provides that the Board may approve a variance request
if the strict application of any regulation enacted under this Resolution would result in peculiar and
exceptional practical difficulties to or exceptional and undue hardship on the property owner if the
following findings can be made:
1) By reason of exceptional narrowness, shallowness or shape of the specific piece of property
at the time of enactment of this Resolution, or
2) By reason of exceptional topographic conditions or other extraordinary and exceptional
situation or condition of such piece of property.
In response to these two points, Staff finds that 1) the shape of the subject property is not
exceptionally narrow or shallow so that the required setbacks have prohibited the reasonable use of
the property for the placement of a residential structure; and 2) the property does not contain
exceptional topographic conditions or other extraordinary situations or conditions. The property is
flat and has been improved by a single-family dwelling since 1979 without a need for a variance.
Staff is aware that the lot is somewhat different than other lots in its immediate vicinity because it
is a corner lot. This means the lot has 2 front yards as they front both Stagecoach Circle and
Rainbow Court. The rear yard is determined to be opposite the front yard that provides the
vehicular entrance to the property. In this case the driveway comes off of Stagecoach Circle and as
a result, the rear yard is directly opposite that frontage. Because the lot has two front yards does not
mean it has two back yards the yard opposite the Rainbow Court frontage is the side yard.
Staff does not believe the configuration of this lot as a comer lot, having two front yards, is cause
for hardship. A corner lot is a common I typical lot configuration in subdivisions. There are other
comer lots within the subdivision that do not require variances to construct single-family dwellings
that have been constructed. Further, the lot was originally platted and approved with protective
covenants that are even more restrictive than the county setback regulations. In this way, Staff can
only assume the lot was purchased and improved with the understanding that these regulations
were in place.
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IV. REVIEW STANDARDS
In order for the Board of Adjustment to grant a variance, they must find the Applicant has satisfied
all of the four criteria provided in Section 9 .05 of the Zoning Resolution. Staff has provided the
criteria in italicized bold text followed by a response in normal text.
1. That the variance granted is the minimum necessary to alleviate such practical difficulties or
undue hardship upon the owner of said property;
Staff Finding
The residence has existed on the lot in its present location for the last 25 years without the need for a
variance. Further, the rear of the residence where the addition is proposed appears to have already
encroached into the rear yard setback at some point rendering it nonconforming. In this way, the
addition represents an expansion of a nonconforming structure. Staff does not find that there are any
practical difficulties or undue hardships that presently exist or that have existed in the past so as to
preclude the development of a residence on the lot. Because setbacks preclude the desire to simply
enlarge an existing residential dwelling, a variance to those setbacks is not warranted as a way to
"alleviate a practical difficulty" or "undue hardship." Put simply, setbacks do not represent a
practical difficulty or undue hardship for an enlargement of a residence. Therefore, Staff finds that no
practical difficulties exist on the lot which the variance requested would alleviate. This standard has
not been met.
2. That such relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without
substantially impairing the intent and purpose of the General Plan or this Resolution;
Staff Finding
The purpose of a variance is to provide relief from the zoning code for a hardship caused by zoning.
For example, if the setbacks were so restrictive that reasonable use of the property was precluded
(i.e. the construction of a single-family dwelling on a lot whose setbacks left virtually no building
envelope), a variance could be granted. In this case, there is no hardship. The setbacks, in fact, are
not so restrictive because a single-family residence has been constructed and lived in for 25 years on
the property without the need for a variance.
This request, if granted, would set a poor precedent for other variance requests. The Board cannot be
expected to determine whether small expansions are better than larger expansions. Where does the
Board draw the line as to how much of an expansion is acceptable? This variance request, if
approved, will erode the authority of the Board as well as the zoning regulations that serve to guide
development in the county for the benefit of the public good. Staff remains unconvinced a denial of
this variance will cause undue hardship to the Applicant if they cannot construct an addition. Staff
finds the requested variance represents a detriment to the public good and impairs the intent and
purpose of this Resolution. Staff finds this standard is not met.
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3. That the circumstances found to constitute a hardship were not caused by the applicant, are
not due to or the result of general conditions in the district, and cannot be practically
corrected;
Staff Finding
The reason for the variance request is caused entirely by the applicant's desire to construct an
addition to the rear of their existing structure that would extend into the rear yard setback. To be
clear, an addition could be constructed on the rear of the house without a need for a variance. This
request before the Board represents a design preference that could be amended to comply with the
setback standard.
No variance has been needed since the structure was originally constructed in 1979. In other words,
no variance has been needed to this point in time and no changes have occurred to the lot size, depth,
shape, or topography to constitute an undue hardship due to the strict application of zoning
provisions that have been in place since 1970. Staff finds an addition protruding into the rear yard
setback would constitute a hardship caused by the applicant; therefore, this standard is not met.
4. That the concurring vote of four ( 4) members of the Board shall be necessary to decide in
favor of the appellant.
Staff Finding
This shall be determined at the hearing before the Board.
V. STAFF RECOMMENDED FINDINGS
1. That proper posting and public notice was provided as required for the meeting before the
Board of Adjustment.
2. That the meeting before the Board of Adjustment was extensive and complete, that all pertinent
facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all interested parties were heard at that
meeting.
3. That for the above stated and other reasons, the proposed setback variance has been determined
not to be in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and
welfare of the citizens of Garfield County.
VI. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Board of Adjustment DENY the variance request.
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BOA 03/22/04
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PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
REQUEST:
APPLICANT:
PROPERTY LOCATION:
LOT SIZE:
EXISTING ZONING:
I. BACKGROUND
Variance from the 25 foot Rear Yard Setback
Michael & Barbara Gerber
0085 Stagecoach Circle, Lot 14 Ranch at
Roaring Fork IV, Filing 1, Carbondale, CO
0.35 acres or 15,246 sq. ft. +/-
AR /PD (Accommodations I Resort Planned
Development District) of 1970
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As you recall, on February 23'', the Board opened and continued the variance request to March 22"'
so the Applicant and Staff could further contemplate alternate scenarios based on the discussion
with the Board regarding 1) changing the vehicular access to Rainbow Court, and 2) a "U" shaped
access that would effectively connect Stagecoach Drive and Rainbow Court. Staff has discussed
these two scenarios and found that I) changing the vehicular access to Rainbow Court is possible;
however this presents a problem for the new rear of the house being located outside the new rear
yard setback, and 2) a "U" shape drive effectively creates two "true" front yards and then two rear
yards resulting in rendering the rear of the house as a non-conforming structure. The Applicant and.
Staff contemplated these scenarios and the Applicant intends to continue to request a variance for
the original addition as presently proposed. [Staff has included this original memo for your review.
Please bring all other original application materials to the meeting.]
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE REOUESTED VARIANCE
The Applicant would like to construct a 309 square foot single-story addition to their existing
single-family dwelling which would extend approximately 10 feet into the rear setback. The
subject property, located in the Ranch at the Roaring Fork, is zoned PD (Accommodations I Resort
Planned Development District) which provides that the minimum rear setback is 25 feet.
Therefore, the Applicant requests the Board of Adjustment grant them zoning relief from this
setback standard from 25 feet to 15 feet in order to construct their addition in their rear yard.
III. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
The property is a comer lot (located on the comer of Stagecoach Circle and Rainbow Court), is
flat, and contains approximately 15,246 square feet. The lot is improved by a one-story wood
frame single-family dwelling. The majority of the rear of the lot is bound by an enhanced ditch
(Blue Creek) and pond. The lot was approved as part of the Phase 4 in Filing No. 1 in the 1970s by
the Board of County Commissioners. The unit has remained in its current configuration within its
setbacks since its original construction in 1979.
Applicable Zoning Regulations (1970 Land Use Code)
The required setbacks on this property are as follows:
~ Front: 25 feet
~ Rear: 25 feet
~ Side: 5 feet
~ In addition, because the lot is bordered on two contiguous sides by streets, the required front
setback shall be observed along both streets; however, the owner may elect which street
frontage shall be the front lot line. (In this case, it appears the original dwelling elected to
front onto Stagecoach Circle which is also where the driveway is located.)
IV. STAFF COMMENTS
County Jurisdiction
Regarding County setback regulations, any development on the property is required to respect
those setbacks set out above. In addition to the county setbacks, the property is also required to
adhere to covenant restrictions and a utility I drainage easement. To be clear, the county only has
jurisdiction over its setbacks as established by the zoning; the additional covenants and utility I
drainage easements discussed by the applicant were created by the development and are not
governed by the county. This review shall only address the subject of the county setbacks.
Apparent Nonconformity
In reviewing the "sketch plan", it appears that two portions of the dwelling unit actually fall
outside of the county setbacks on the Rainbow Court side and the rear on the stream side of the lot.
Staff was unable to located any records regarding any possible variance approval that would have
allowed this to occur and can only assume that the residence is a non-conforming structure
regarding those areas as it was originally constructed in 1979. Interestingly enough, if the entire
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footprint of the h ouse wer e s hifted to the east, it wou ld fit perfectly w ithin the county setbacks.
Ranch at Roaring Fork Architectural Committee
The R anch at the Roaring Fork governs it s own set of protectiv e covenants and restrictions which
requires the rear setback for the App licant's property to b e 3 0 feet (which is 5 feet m ore restri c ti ve
than county zo ning ). However, the Applicant received a pproval for the add itio n from the
Architectural Committee so long as it does not encroach into the 15 foot utility I drainage s etback
from the property line. T h ei r l e tt er of approval is in the a pplicatio n .
Setb a ck from Live Stream
The p rop e rty is bo rd e red by an enhanced ditch lateral referred to as B lu e Creek on the north s ide o f
the property adjacent to the rear yard. Because the proposed addition is n ew development, it is
governed by the present z o ning code w hi ch includes the regulation that governs setbacks from
"li ve streams" as s et out in Section 5.05.02 of the Zoning resolution on 1978, as amended.
However, this stream is not a n aturally occurring stream and is actually an improved la t era l
j( irrigation ditch or lateral from the Jacobson Extension of the Paterson Ditch which is p art of!_Ve
overall water course s s tem that prov ides in-i gati o n wat er throu ut the Ra nch at the Roaring
Fork and i s controlled by a hea gatr In fact, homeown ers on the ditch have the ability to pump
out of th e ditch to 1mgate thei r l awns. These d itc h es may b e w idened I re located without requiring
pe1mits from the Army Corps of Engineers. S taff finds that due to the fact tha t the water course is
actually a ditch, thi s regulation does not apply. (See Exhibit H)
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Hardship as a result of Zoning
~·. Section 9.05.03 of the Zoning Resolution prov id es th at the Board may approve a vari ance request ~{) if the stri ct appli cation of any r egulati on enacted under this Resolution wou ld r esult in peculiar and
~\ v-.fi ~ excepti onal practical difficulties to or excepti onal and undue hardship on the property owner if the
~I' following findings can be made:
<.~~,J 1) By reaso n of exceptional narrowness, shallowness or shape of th e sp ecific piece of property
~ J at the time of enactment of this Resolution, or
By reaso n of exceptional topographic co nditions or other extraordinmy and exceptional
situation or condition of s uch piece of property.
In response to these t wo points, Staff finds that 1) the sh a pe of the s ubj ect property is not
exceptiona ll y nan-ow or shallow so that the required setb acks have prohibited the reasonable u se of
the prope1iy fo r the placement of a r es identia l s tructure; and 2) the property does not contain
excepti o na l topographic conditions or oth er extrao rd inary situations o r conditions. The property is
fl a t a nd has been improved by a s ing le -fa mily d well ing sin ce 1 979 without a n eed for a variance.
'S!:J.... i Staffis aware th at the l ot is somewh at different than other lo ts in its immedi ate vicinity b ecau se it
\:l ~ is a corner lot. This m eans the lo t h as 2 front yard s as they front both Stagecoach C ircle and \J " Ra inbow Couti. The rear yard is dete1mined to be opposite the front yard tha t provides the ~y ~ vehicul ar e ntrance to the prope1iy. In this case the dri veway comes off of Stagecoach Circle a nd as ~~ ~ ~ f\ a result, the rear yard i s directly opposite tha t frontage. Because the lo t h as two front yards does
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not mean it has two back yards the yard opposite the Rainbow Court frontage is the side yard.
Staff does not believe the configuration of thi s lot as a corner lot, having two front y ards , i s cause
for hardship. A corner lot is a common I typical lot configuration in subdivisions. There are other
corner lots within the subdiv is ion that do not require va riances to construct s in g le-family dwellings
that have been constructed. Fmther, the lot was originally platted and approved with protective
covenants that are even more restiictive than the county setback regulations. In this way, Staff can
only assume th e lot was purchased and improved with the understanding that these r egulations
were in place.
V. REVIEW ST AND ARDS
In order for the Board of Adjustment to grant a variance, they must find the Applicant has satisfied
all of the four criteria prov ided in Section 9.05 of the Zoning Resolution. Staff has provided the
criteria in italicized bold text followed by a response in nonnal text.
1. That the variance granted is the minimum necessary to alleviate such practical difficulties or
undue hardship upon the owner of said property;
Staff Finding
The residence has existed on the lot in its present location for the last 25 years without the need for a
variance. Fmther, the rear of the residence where th e addition is proposed appears to h ave already
encroached into the rear yard setback at some point rendering it nonconfo1ming. In this way, the
addition represent s an expansion of a nonconforming structure. Staff does not find that there are an
practical difficulties or undue hardships that pres entl exist or that ave ex past so as to
preclude th-e..de¥elop.meA.t..o;:_a residence on the lot. Because setbacks preclude the d es ire to sim ly
enlarge an existing residential dwelling, a variance to those set acks i s nQLwaITanted-a-s-a-way to
''all eviate a practical difficulty" or "undue hardshi ~ Put simply, setbacks do not r epresent a
practical ddhculty or undue hardship for an enlargement of a residence. Therefore, Staff finds that
no practical difficulties exist on the lot which the variance requested would alleviate. This standard
has not been met.
2. That such relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without
substantially impairing the intent and purpose of the General Plan or this Resolution;
Staff Finding
The purpose of a variance is to provi de relief from the zoning code for a hard ship caused by zoning.
For example, if the setbacks were so restrictive that reasonable use of the prope1ty was precluded
(i.e. the construction of a single-family dwelling on a lot whose setbacks left virtually no building
envelope), a variance could be granted. In this case, there is no hardship. The setbacks, in fact, are
not so restricti ve because a s ingle-family residence has been constructed and lived in for 25 years on
the property without the need for a variance.
This request, if granted, would set a poor precedent for other variance requests. The Board cannot be
expected to det ermine whether small expansions are better than larger expansions. Where does the
Board draw the line as to how much of an expansion is acceptable? This variance request, if
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approved , w ill erode the auth o rity of the Board as we ll as th e zoning regulations that serve to guide
development in the county for the b enefit of the publi c goo d. Staff remains unconvinced a denial of
this variance will cause undue h a rd ship to the App li can t if they cannot construct an add iti on. Staff
finds the requested variance r epresent s a detriment to the public good and impairs the intent and
purpose of thi s Resolution. Staff finds thi s standard is not met.
3. That the circumstances found to constitute " hardship were n ot ca used by th e applica nt, (lre
not du e to or the result of general condition s in the district, am/ cannot be practically
corrected;
Staff Finding
The reaso n for the variance reguest is caused entirely by the aQPlicant's desire to ons truct-fil1.
a~i ti on to the rear of their existin g structure that woul d extend · nto the ~ai:_,y ard etback._J:g.Jle
clear, an a ddition could be constru cted o n the rear of the house without a need for a variance. This
request before the Board represents a design preference that could be amended to com_ply wi t th e
setoack stanoar . ______.
No variance has been needed s ince th e structure was orig ina lly constructed in 1979. In other words,
no variance h as been n eeded to this point in time and no changes have occun-ed to the lot s ize, depth,
sha p e, or topography to con stitute an undue h ardship due to th e strict a pplication of zoning
provisions th at have b een in place s in ce 1970. Staff find s an a dd iti o n protruding into th e rear yard
setback would constitute a hard ship caused by the app licant; therefore, thi s standard is not met.
4. That th e concurring vote of four (4) members of the Board shall be n ecesscuy to decide in
favor of th e appellant.
Staff Finding
This sh all be de termined a t the h earing before the Board.
VI. STAFF RECOMMENDED FINDINGS
1. That proper posting an d public notice was provided as required for the meeting before the
B oard of Adjustment.
2. That the meeting before the Board of Adjustment was extens ive an d complete, that all
pertinent facts, matte rs and issu es were submitted and that all interested parties were h eard at
that meeting.
3. That for the above stated an d other reason s, the proposed setback variance h as been de termin ed
not t o be in the best inte rest of the health, safet y, morals, convenience, o rder, prosperity and
welfare of the citizens of Garfield County.
VII. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Board of Adjustment D ENY the vari ance reques t.
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September 4, 2003
Re: W~tQr Rights for the .Ranch at Roaring Fork. Community
Dear Chris:
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. ·: · ; ~''.tr . ·is ~D?.Y \ln~erstan~"ibat"oiie ·of ih~ ·s u6divi~'ioiik chlled · tfie;:~ch Creek has beei1
recentl Y.~ apiov!!d an-4: 1s .. ~ '1P-~. pr~.~ess ':.Of :being . deVdoee:d .. 'A:~ i 1d0ndi~n . of . apProvSl,: :the
Ran eh at Raaring .. Foil< re.qU!red ' that "all" Irrigation be" ddoti lfio1n "a· 'rii";. ,;.a:ier. iffi gAtien :~ysrefu:
from its ditch sysu:m. When accomplishing this goal, the contractor had quc3tioned whether it
can'ihstall a diversion device in the ditch which is called Blue Creek or Sopris Creek by Ranch
Creek. .
It is my Wlderstanding that th,e Anny Corps of Engineers has been consulted about th is
and has given the opinioJ;\ ~hat as · long as there is a corresponding wat~r right which has beon
decreed cy the water court allowing for this use at this location then the installati on can occur. I
am assuming that the Anl1y Corps was advised that this w113 a creok or stream .
The water rights for the Ranch at Roaring Fork were developed Bi;: a system of ditches
and ponds on the prope~ to res emble narurally occ wring features. Since tlle Ranch at Roazing
Fork is a fishing and recreatioMl oommunity, the ponds and ditches were developed to resemble
natural streams and lakes and have been maintained as such. The designation of one of these
features as Sopris Creek or Blue Creek hos occurred by the residents over time . In actuality the
structlUe that is called Blue Cll'!ek is a lateral ditcb extending from 1he Jacobson Extension of the
Patcr~on Dir.ch. 1 enclose a .copy of the decree for the Jacobson Extension of the Paterson Ditch
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divertea into ·s~verafoilches and pontii o!l· tne p1·'Q·perty M the Rari~h at ·'Roirlirlg Fork ix{ord~itti
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crea1e this stream-like community. The location of 1he RAncll Creek s11bdivision and the
proposed pump or diversion device is on~ lateral of the Paterson I Jacob•on Ditch itself. II is not
a naturally occurring stream and as such, .uo Atmy Corps of Engineer permit is necessary.
I have consulted with the !Ginch's water engineer, Paul Bussone of Resource
Engineoring, to review this situation. He con~w:s that the series of ditches and ponds on the
Ranch at Rouing Fork property ore entirely manmade and should not invoke the jurisdiction of
the Anny Corps of Engineers.
I am bcpeful that you ca'1 use this letter to the. Anny Co1ps of lou~ineers !O t•l>tain their
agreement that they do not have jurfsdfotion in this panicular area. Should this not be the case,
please give me a call a.ud we can have a meeting to furcller review the information.
SAC:!!
cc: Paul Bussone
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CALOIA, HOUPT & HAMILTON, P.C.
February 4, 2004
Garfield County Commissioners
108 8th Street
Suite 201
Glenwood Springs, CO
Re: Variance Request for Lot 14, Ranch at Roaring Fork-IV-Filing No.I Garfield
County, 0085 Stagecoach Circle, Co. 81623
Dear Commissioners,
Due to the fact the I feel the applicant's request would affect all homeowners at The
Ranch at Roaring Fork in a negative manner, I must state some concerns. The Ranch
covenants Article VIII Sec 8.3 states the set backs for single family homes. I believe
that to say that this covenant only refers to lakes and not to streams in order that a
variance would be allowed is a misinterpretation or a stretch of the original intention to
say the least. We as homeowners at the Ranch have always tried to protect the integrity
of our waterways from intrusions onto the setbacks. Allowing homeowners a broad
interpretation of our covenants resulting in personal benefit will set a bad precedent.
What will happen in the future if other homeowners come before you for variances? The
covenants do allow a variance for unusual situations. However, I do not feel this falls
under that category. Regarding this request, there would be plenty of room for an
addition if it was designed in a different manner that would not affect the waterways.
It is truly unfortunate that our Board of Directors, Waterway and Fishing committees Jack
the foresight to see the ramifications which may result from their lack of firm action in
this matter. Because of this, the burden now falls to the county commissioners.
Hopefully, you will recognize that this is a precedent that should not be set.
When involving our waterways, an encroachment onto our setbacks has never been
allowed. I urge you not to alter that history.
Your consideration to this is appreciated.
Sincerely,
~~~
Michael Romanus
125 Stagecoach Circle
109 Stagecoach Circle
Carbondale, CO 81623
RECEIVED
FEB 2~ 2004
February 4, 2004
Garfield County Commissioners
108 8th Street
Suite 201
Glenwood Springs, CO
Re: Variance Request for Lot 14, Ranch at Roaring Fork-IV-Filing No.I Garfield
County, 0085 Stagecoach Circle, Co. 81623
Dear Commissioners,
Due to the fact the I feel the applicant's request would affect all homeowners at The
Ranch at Roaring Fork in a negative manner, I must state some concerns. The Ranch
covenants Article VIII Sec 8.3 states the set backs for single family homes. I believe
that to say that this covenant only refers to lakes and not to streams in order that a
variance would be allowed is a misinterpretation or a stretch of the original intention to
say the least. We as homeowners at the Ranch have always tried to protect the integrity
of our waterways from intrusions onto the setbacks. Allowing homeowners a broad
interpretation of our covenants resulting in personal benefit will set a bad precedent.
What will happen in the future if other homeowners come before you for variances? The
covenants do allow a variance for unusual situations. However, I do not feel this falls
under that category. Regarding this request, there would be plenty of room for an
addition if it was designed in a different manner that would not affect the waterways.
It is truly unfortunate that our Board of Directors, Waterway and Fishing committees lack
the foresight to see the ramifications which may result from their lack of firm action in
this matter. Because of this, the burden now falls to the county commissioners.
Hopefully, you will recognize that this is a precedent that should not be set.
When involving our waterways, an encroachment onto our setbacks has never been
allowed. I urge you not to alter that history.
Your consideration to this is appreciated.
Sincerely,
~~~
Michael Romanus
125 Stagecoach Circle
109 Stagecoach Circle
Carbondale, CO 81623
RECEIVED
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PUBLIC KOT!CE
TAKE NOTICE that Michael and Barbara C'rerber have applied to the Board of Adjustmcm .. Garfield
County, State of Colorado, to request a variance. in connection with the follo,•ing described property
simated in the County of Garfield, State of Colorado; ta-wit:
Le11al Description: Lat J.4, Ranch at the R<>aring f<)rk -JV -Filing No. 1, Garfield County,
Colorado
Ppctical Qescriptian: 0085 Stagecoach Circle, Carbondale. CO 81623
The variance would aliQw the applicant to nduce the requirod rear yard setback of25' from
tile property line to 15' (a reduction of JO') in c1rdcr to construct a J-11to11• addition to an
e"isting $inll)e-family residence.
All persons affected hy the proposed variance are invited ta appc:ar and state their vic-ws, protests or
support. If you ~an not appear personally at ,uch hearing, then you are urged to state your ~icws by
letter, as the Board of Adjustment wiH give consideration to the comments of sutTowding property
owners, and others affected, in deciding whether ta grant or deny the request for the variance. The
application mny be reviewed al the office of the .Planning Depa.""t!Tlent located at 108 Rth Street, Suite
201, Garfield County Plaza Building, Glenwood Spriiigs. Colorado between the hours af8:30 a.m.
and S:OO p.m., Monday thnmgn Friday.
A public hea.ring on the application has been scheduled for the 23rn day <1f February, 2004, at
7:00 p.m., in the County Co!UJ\1i&sio11ers Meeting Room, Glll'field County Plaza Building, 108 81h
Street, GlcDwoad SpringH, Colorado.
Planning Department
Garfield County
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RAL NOTES OR COVENANTS:
( COMMISSIONER'S CERTIFICATE
BOARO OF COU NTY COMMISSIONERS OF .GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO
___ ,A.D., 1976, FOR FILING WITH THE CLERK AND RECORDER
R CO NV EY ANC E TO THE CO UNTY OF THE PUBLIC DEDICATIONS SHOWN
OVISION THAT APP ROVAL IN HO WAY OBLIGATE S GARFIEtD COUNTY FOR
OF IMPROVEMENT S OF LANDS, STREETS OR EASEMENTS DEDICATED TO
I F ICALLY AGREED TO ·BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY CO MMISSIONE RS AND FURT HER
I N NO W'A.Y OBLIGATE GARFIELD COUNTY FOR MA IHTENAH CE Of STR EET S
NT I L CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS THERE ON SHALL HAVE BEEN COMPLETED
E BO~RD Or COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. .
CHAIRMAN
OF THE COUNTY OF GARFIELD.
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COUNTY CLE RK
AND RECORDER'S CERTIFICATE
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IN STRUME NT WAS FILED IN MY
OF.FICE AT O'CLOCK_.M., ~.D.,1976,
AND IS DULY RECORDED IN PL.AT BOOK __ , PAGE_,
RECEPTION NO,---,.----
DEPUTY
Y .SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE
FEES: __
FORM ONLY AND NOT THE ACCURA CY OF SURVEYS, CALCULATIONS OR
.R.S. 1963, 13 6 -2-2 AS AMENDED.
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