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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 BOCC Staff Report 08.20.1984REQUEST: • • BOCC 8/20/84 PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS For a public hearing for a Special Use Permit for the expansion of an existing office/warehouse facility. APPLICANT: Northwest Pipeline Corporation LOCATION: SW 1/4 NW 1/4 Section 13 T 6 S R 94 W; located approximately 3 miles west of Rifle on Old Highway 6 and 24. SITE DATA: The side is approximately 3 acres in size. WATER: Proposed well SEWER: Existing individual sewage disposal system. ACCESS: By way of Old 6 and 24 to a private access road. EXISTING ZONING: R/L ADJACENT ZONING: R/L in all directions I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The site sits within the rural areas with minor environmental constraints portion of the Comprehensive Plan management district map. II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL A. Site Description: The site is approximately 3 acres in size and contains an existing pipe storage yard, warehouse, and office space. These uses were approved in 1980 by the Board of County Commissioners (see Resolution # 80-290, page ). B. Project Description: The applicants wish to expand their existing permitted facilities. The expansion will include the addition of a 30' x 40' shop building. This building or the existing building will be used to store parts and accessories for field equipment. The second building will be used as an office area. A chain link fence will surround the entire parcel. Approximately 15 trucks will be parked at the site and approximately 4 people will be based out of the office. C. History: In 1980, Northwest Pipeline received a Special Use Permit to have an office, warehouse and pipe storage yard on property owned by William F. Clough. Northwest Pipeline is now interested in purchasing the parcel from Mr. Clough and expanding their facilities. • • III.MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS 1. The creation of the 3 acre parcel as a separate parcel from the rest of Mr. Clough's property does not require county action. Northwest Pipeline is a public utility company and, therefore, is not required to comply with county subdivision or exemption regulations (see letter from Northwest Pipeline attorney page ). 2. The character of the surrounding area is primarily industrial and agricultural. 3. The applicant has indicated that the amount of additional traffic generated by the expansion will be minimal. There will be 15 trucks parked at the site. 6 to 7 of these trucks are normally located in the area of the site. Thus, there will be approximately 8 or 9 additional trucks leaving and re-entering the property on a daily basis. 4. Approximately 4 people will be based at the on-site office, however, 3 of these 4 people are primarily field personnel. 5. The existing water supply to the property is an off-site well owned by William Clough. The Division of Water Resources has been notified of the proposal to continue to use this water source for the newly created lot. To date, the Division of Water Resources has not responded. IV. SUGGESTED FINDINGS 1. That proper posting, publication and public notice was provided as required by law for the hearing before the Planning Commission. 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 hearing. 3. That the proposed land use will be compatible with existing and permitted land uses in all directions. 4. That for the above stated and other reasons, the proposed zoning is in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County. V. RECOMMENDATION APPROVAL of the expansion of the Special Use Permit for Northwest Pipeline as approved by Resolution 80-290. This expansion shall include one additional building 30' x 40' in size, the expansion of office facilities and additional parking for vehicles. In addition, the approval of the Special Use Permit shall be subject of the following conditions. 1. That the use of the tract of land comply with all present regulations of Garfield County relating to office and storage/warehouse facilities in the zone district in which the property is located. 2. All proposals of the applicant shall be considered conditions of approval. 3. That all conditions must be met within 120 days. • 1 4. The Special Use Permit snail only be valid for a period of 120 days from the date of issuance unless construction or use has commenced thereunder; and if construction or use has not commenced within this specified period, the permit shall expire. 5. A legal and adequate water supply for the 3 acre parcel shall be obtained. Proof of this water supply shall be submitted to the Planning office prior to the issuance of the Special Use Permit.