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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 BOCC Staff Report 06.30.1986REQUEST: • • BOCC 6/30/86 PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS Public Hearing for Special Use Permit for a Studio and Conditional Use Permits for a Church, Community Building, Day Nursery or School, or Home Occupation APPLICANT: John Powers LOCATION: A parcel of land situated in Section 16, T6S, R93W; located approximately 1/4 mile southwest of Rifle at 11773 County Rd. 320. SITE DATA: The site consists of approximately one acre. WATER: SEWER: ACCESS: EXISTING ZONING: ADJACENT ZONING: City of Rifle Rifle Village South Metro District Two existing access points off of County Rd. 320 R/L/SD North: R/L/SD South: A/R/RD West: A/R/RD East: City of Rifle (MR -D, Multi -Family Residential -Developing) I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The site is located in the Rifle Urban Area of Influence as designated on the Comprehensive Plan Management District map. II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL A. Site Description: The site is located in a low density residential area. Adjacent land uses include single family residences, ranching and farming, a civic meeting hall, and a home occupation -veterinary clinic. Existing improvements on the site include one single family dwelling and a storage building. B. Project Description: The applicant has requested approval of Special Use permit for a studio for the conduct of arts and crafts, and Conditional Use permits to allow a church, community building, day nursery or school, and home occupation. The applicant has requested several permits to allow flexibility in obtaining a tenant for the site, however, only one use would be proposed at any one time on the site. The applicant proposes to utilize the existing 1600 sq. ft. building and 90' x 60' parking area on the site. C. History: The site is the former location of the Centennial Gardens Greenhouse and retail garden outlet. The site has been used strictly for residential and storage uses for several years. G • • III.MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS 1. The City of Rifle has commented favorably in regard to the proposed uses. (See page o20 ) 2. The City of Rifle has indicated that a residential water tap exists for the site, while the Rifle Village South Metro District has indicated that no sewer tap has been obtained for the site. Arrangements for sewer service and a commercial water tap should be made or written confirmation from the appropriate district submitted indicating that they will serve the site. (See pages J ) 3. Surrounding land uses, while primarily residential, do include some activities similar to those proposed on the site. This fact, in addition to the history of commercial activity on the site, would indicate that additional impacts to the neighborhood should be minimized. 4. The applicant's proposal includes several different uses with different types of impacts and with very little specific information on the size or scope at which these uses may be developed. In order to establish certain maximum levels for development of the site and to protect against major unforeseen impacts, it has been suggested to the applicant that uses allowed under these permit requests be limited to the existing building and improvements on the site. 5. Existing lot coverage on the site as proposed is approximately 20%, while the R/L/SD Zone District has a maximum lot coverage of 25%. Therefore, any expansion of improvements would also be limited by these County zoning requirements. IV. SUGGESTED FINDINGS 1. The proper publication and 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 hearing. 3. That for the above stated and other reasons, the proposed Special and Conditional Use permits are in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County. V. RECOMMENDATION APPROVAL, of a Special Use permit for a studio for conduct of arts and crafts, and Conditional Use permits for a church, community building, day school or nursery, or home occupation, subject to the following conditions: 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. 2. That the use of the tract of land comply with all regulations of Garfield County relating to the proposed Special and Conditional Uses, including but not limited to Sections 5.03 and 2.02 of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended. 7 • • That the applicant shall submit written confirmation from the City of Rifle and the Rifle Village South Metro District that they will serve the site with a commercial water tap, if required, and sewer service. 4. That the proposed uses are limited to use of the existing building and improvements. Any expansion of the facilities in conjunction with any one of the permitted uses will require additional land use permit application and review by the County. Only one use is allowed on the site at any one time. 5. The applicant has 3 years from the date of the Resolution of Approval to meet all conditions set forth in the Resolution of Approval and commence activity on the site as authorized by the Resolution. 6. At such time as the applicant commences activity or changes the use on the site, notification to the County shall be required in order that verification of compliance with the conditions of approval and County regulations can be established. The appropriate Special or Conditional Use permits shall be issued only following such verification. A(evnytl C,o-N cal 1,