HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 BOCC Staff Report 12.12.1983REQUEST:
BOCC 12/12/83
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PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
Public Hearing for a Request for a
Special Use Permit for an
extractive operation.
APPLICANT: John Runyan
LOCATION: Section 18, T6S, R93W; located
approximately 1/8 mile west of
Rifle off County Rd. 264.
WATER: N/A
SEWER: N/A
ACCESS: Existing
ZONING: R/L (Lower valley and gentle
slopes)
ADJACENT ZONING:
North - R/L
South - C/G amd City
East - R/L
West - PUD
I. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The site falls within District C of the Comprehensive Plan. Rural
areas with minor environmental constraints.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. Site Description: The site is approximately 3.3 acres in size
and is vacant land which has been encroached upon by gravel
operations.
B. Description of the Proposal: The applicants propose to reclaim
the original Loy gravel pit adjacent to the subject parcel. The
encroached upon 3.31 acre parcel will be recontoured using a
portion of the soils to facilitate the reclamation of the
original Loy pit.
III.MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS
1. The operation is exclusively for the rehabilitation and
titrreclamation of the gravel pit.
2. The applicant has m de the proper application with the MLRB for
rehabilitation and reclamation.
3. The application refers to the amended application for Mining and
Reclamation which states that use shall be designed and operated in
compliance with all applicable laws and regulations of the County,
State and Federal government and will not have significant adverse
affects on water or wildlife; nor will there be effects from vapor,
dust, smoke, noise or truck traffic.
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IV. FINDINGS:
1. That the proof of publication and public notice was provided as
required by law for the hearing before thezl_anR g� - -
2. That the hearing before the 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 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 Special Use Permit to extract a natural resource with
the following conditions:
1. That the use of the tract of land comply with all present and
future regulations of Garfield County relating to industrial
operations in the zone district in which the property is now or may
later be located.
2. All proposals of the applicant shall be considered conditions of
approval unless stated otherwise by the Board of County Commissioners.
3. That all conditions must be met within 120 days and that the said
Special Use Permit shall be taken out within one year of the date of
issuance of the resolution approving the Special Use Permit.
4. That prior to the issuance of the Special Use Permit, the
applicant shall submit, to the Department of Development, all other
permits from other government agencies.
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