HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 BOCC Staff Report 05.10.2004Exhibits for Fitzgerald SUP for Two Family Dwelling Unit Public Hearing held on May 10, 2004
Exhibit Letter
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Exhibit
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Mail Receipts
Proof of Publication
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Garfield County Zoning Regulations of 1978, as amended
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Garfield County Comprehensive Plan of 2000
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Application
Staff Memorandum
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BOCC 05/10/04 - JH
PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
REQUEST
APPLICANT
LOCATION
SITE DATA
ACCESS
WATER
SEWER
EXISTING ZONING
A Special Use Permit to allow the conversion of a
single family dwelling unit to a two family
dwelling unit.
Patrick and Marilyn Fitzgerald
0600 CR 138
23.148 acres
CR 138
Well & West Divide Water Conservancy District
ISDS —
A/R/RD
I. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
According to the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan of 2000, this site is within Study Area 1
in area designated as Subdivision land.
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL
The Applicant proposes to convert a portion of a single family dwelling unit (Main Unit) on
View: North, at the proposed Two -Family Dwelling
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the unfinished lower level (Second Unit) of a single family dwelling unit. The current structure w�
was properly permitted and given a final inspection and Certi cafe of Occupancy on 9/5/01.
1/"The second unit will be slightly less than1,500 sq. ft. of th total 25' ._2.1.0.)__sq. .. ome size which A--
incfudes finished and unfinished area. The Second Unit woul conta brooms with closet,_—
full bathroom, office/study, full kitchen, living/dining area, an. .un ry area. t a later date the
applicant will build a garage/storage accessory structure for tenant use. The house has been
designed with a walk -out, day -lighted basement that is presently unfinished. The additional
dwelling unit will be for leasehold purposes only. The applicant gains access from CR 138 and
utilizes an easement that is approximately 2,400 feet in length.
III. REVIEW AGENCY AND OTHER COMMENTS:
The application was not referred to any agencies for comments.
. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
B.
Special Use Permits are subject to the standards set forth in Section 5.03 of the Zoning
Resolution. This section states that utilities adequate to provide water and sanitation
service, street improvements, and design of the proposed use to minimize impact through
various means shall be provided. Impacts are generally expected to be minimal due to the
large lot size and the fact that the structure is already in place on the property.
Zoning Resolution: A two family dwelling unit is a special use in the A/R/RD zone district
pursuant to Section 3.02.03 of the Zoning Resolution of 1978. The application must
address the general Special Use Permit requirements in Section 5.03. The requirements /
standards are listed below in bold italics followed by a Staff response:
General Special Use Permit Requirements (Section 5.03)
1) Utilities adequate to provide water and sanitation service based on accepted
engineering standards and approved by the Board of County Commissioners
shall either be in place or shall be constructed in conjunction with the proposed
use.
Staff Finding: At present, the structure has water service. The Applicant has
gained clearance from the West Divide Water Conservancy District (water
allotment contract # 980115DS(c) and through a Well permit (3049807 F) to
accommodate service for the additional dwelling unit. The applicant has
applied for and obtained appropriate permits for the currently installed ISDS
which is adequate for up to 5 bedrooms and was cleared for use as on
12/22/00. The system does meet the need of the proposed use and existing
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dwelling unit. This item has been met.
2) Street improvements adequate to accommodate traffic volume generated by the
proposed use and to provide safe, convenient access to the use shall either be in
lace or shall be constructed in conjunction with the proposed use;
Staff Finding: The ADU will only generate 9 or less trips a day which will
have very minimal affect on the county road system. This item has been met.
3) Design of the proposed use is organized to minimize impact on and from
adjacent uses of land through installation of screen fences or landscape
materials on the periphery of the lot and by location of intensively utilized
areas, access points, lighting and signs in such a manner as to protect
established neighborhood character;
Staff Finding: The conversion of the southern lower level of the single family
dwelling unit will have minimal impact on adjacent uses of land. The entire
structure has been architecturally included as part of the main structure and
does not adversely affect the adjacent uses. The size of the lot and the location
of the existing dwelling unit are somewhat isolated from other dwelling units in
the area and the increased use is generally not an adverse impact. This item
has been met.
V. SUGGESTED FINDINGS
1. That proper public notice was provided as required for the hearing before the
Board of County Commissioners.
2. That the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners 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 special use permit is in
the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and
welfare of the citizens of Garfield County.
4. That the application is in conformance with the Garfield County Zoning Resolution
of 1978, as amended.
VI. RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends APPROVAL, with the following condition:
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1. All representations of the applicant, either within the application or stated at the
hearing before the Board of County Commissioners, shall be considered
conditions of approval.
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2. , This second dwelling - not be occupied for the proposed use until a final
` / certificate of occupancy has been issued by the Building Department. A Buildingee(�� Permi for second dwelling unit shall be applied for and construction and/or
improvements of said structjjre shall commence wrthin 180 dam ofthe issuance o
itself is only valid � for 120 days from the date—a-
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issuance S t 9 01 0
Building h Applicant does not eventually receive a
Certificate of O h P
"� (I Permit shall d
,e— the Special Use Permi which '
ce as per Section 5. h Applica�oes not finish construction, the
Permitis revoked,andthe
Occupancy for the Primary D ening Unit, then this Special Use
�J , became nullandvoid.
S U ��\ 3 All lighting associated with this structure shall .e the
minimum amount necessary
and all exterior lighting will be directed in : d and downward, towards
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interior of the lot.
VII. RECOMMENDED MOTION
"I move to ;fi r Use Pennit request for an addit
Two Family Dwelling Unit for the property located at 0600 C
Senor Mesa Exemption."
Dwelling Unit thus creating a
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