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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.0 BOCC Staff Report 09.07.19931 • A) VIA QLB �) StAFF sr-srocr A U4 16 LE 'Tre- f it VJA V TOM kP►v£TFEt t ZOw' k SVC•rp «inj4 �) PUc.A lo4 BOCC 9/07/93 F)',i L o1Z5i'1 F fr J LJ(t2 L.r-ra i PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS REQUEST: Christeleit Views Subdivision Preliminary Plan OWNER: Peter and Linda Christeleit LOCATION: A tract of land situated in Section 30, T6S, R88W, 6th P.M.; located approximately 2.5 miles east of Highway 82 off County Road 119. SITE DATA: 39.511 acres. WATER: Domestic well with water system SEWER: Individual sewage disposal systems (I.S.D.S.) ACCESS: Access from C.R. 119 to lots via existing private road. EXISTING ZONING£: A/R/RD ADJACENT ZONING: A/R/RD I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The subject property is located in District D, Rural Areas with Moderate Environmental Constraints on the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan Management Districts Map. II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL A. Site Description: The subject property is located at the northwest end of Spring Valley in,an area of single family residences and ranches. The property consists primarily of hill slopes, a portion of a basaltic ridge which forms the west side of the valley. A portion of the property is non -irrigated cropland. Vegetation consists of oak, sagebrush and grasses. A vicinity map is include on the enclosed preliminary plan map. • • • B. Project Description: The applicants are proposing to subdivide the 39.511 acre parcel into seven parcels, ranging in size from 2.275 acres to 7.891 acres. It is proposed to develop a central water system using a domestic well as the source. Each lot will have an ISDS system. Lot configurations are shown on the enclosed preliminary plan map. III. REVIEW AGENCY COMMENTS A. Colorado State Forest Service: Sketch Plan comments noted that wildfire hazard is low to moderate. Concerns about a single access to the development and distance to the nearest fire protection were noted, and the Forest Service has made recommendations for fire protection (See letter on pages 7 ). No comments have been received regarding the Preliminary Plan submittal. B. Mount Sopris Soil Conservation District: Dee Blue recommended that any cuts be revegetated, and recommended a reclamation plan to address soil disturbance. In addition, the District recommended that animal control regulations be adopted and enforced through covenants (see letter on page C. Colorado Geologic Survey: Staff conducted fieldwork on August 10, 1993, and had the following comments: • "Excavation difficulties are apt to make home construction more difficult and expensive on these lots..."than other lots in the Spring Valley area; • Driveways on the lots should be planned to minimize erosion; • High levels of radon could accumulate in enclosed spaces, and mitigation may be necessary. A copy of James Soule's August 17, 1993 letter is attached on pages 991/0 No other agencies that received the application have commented at the time of writing. D. Office of the State Engineer: The State Engineer's Office has reviewed the project, and approved the project based on a Basalt Water Conservancy Contract. A copy of the well permit (#042574) is attached on page - / / - . The well allows for twelve (12) dwelling units, which could serve as a back-up for i the existing adjacent subdivision. Condition #5 of the well permit requires that a plan for augmentation must be submitted and approved by Division 5 Water Court. This would be a prerequisite to Final Plat. IV. STAFF COMMENTS A. Comprehensive Plan Compliance: A review of the Comprehensive Plan indicates that the proposal is generally consistent with the exception of issues surrounding Red Canyon Road. Objective 2 states that development should "ensure that roads that are considered inadequate to serve additional development are upgraded as development occurs." Policy 2B states that "a road which is already at or above its design capacity and due to terrain or geology of • B. C. D. S r� i • the area, cannot be further improved to safely accommodate additional traffic volumes may be a basis for denial of a development proposal". Red Canyon Road, due to topography and roadway width, is considered to be in need of significant improvements to accommodate future development. Soils/Topography. The 39.551 acre tract subject to this subdivision application was originally included in the original Christeleit subdivision, but was removed prior to approval by the Board of County Commissioners in 1991. The original geologic report for the 1991 subdivision included an analysis of geologic and soil conditions for the 39+ tract. The geologic report, conducted by Nicholas Lampiris, Phd., is included in the applicant's submittal package. Mr. Lampiris identified several constraints on the property, including limitations imposed by the soils on the property for home foundations and conventional septic systems based on SCS soils information for the site. Dr. Lampiris noted that engineered foundations and ISDS may be necessary. Some of the proposed parcels have portions too steep to develop, however a building site can be found on each parcel. Areas of particular concern include areas of significant slope on lots 1, 5, and 6. These areas are shown on the preliminary plan. Road Design: No road plans or profiles have been submitted with the application. Primary access is via an extension of the existing roadway from the previously approved subdivision from County Road 119 (Red Canyon Road). The access easement graduates from a 60 foot right-of-way through lots 1 and 2, and then is reduced to a 40 foot right-of-way providing access to the remaining parcels. This is consistent with a previous approval (Wooden Deer Subdivision), where the applicant was allowed to reduce the right-of-way as the access road provides access to a reduced number of parcels. Current standards allow a 40 foot right-of-way when accessing 2 to 10 lots. No road profiles have been submitted with the application to determine if the roadway stays below the 10 percent required grade standard, although a review of the topographic data on the preliminary plan does not appear to present a problem. An additional issue surrounds the extension of the previously approved subdivision road to access this project. The previous subdivision created only five (5) lots, which, under current roadway standards, would require only a 40' right-of-way. With this proposal, the portion of the roadway extending through the previous subdivision actually serves a total of 12 lots, which would require a 50' right-of-way and a chip and seal or gravel surface. The previously approved road is a 60' gravel roadway with 12 foot lane width, which exceeds current County requirements. Water: The applicants have applied to the Basalt Water Conservancy District for water for the proposed 7 lots. The application has been approved. No site specific yvell tests have been performed to date. The geologic report states that "water will be obtained via wells...with a projected depth of 180 to 300 feet, although it could be less." Information from existing wells in the vicinity of the project, including the adjacent subdivision indicate that sufficient groundwater appears to be available to serve the subdivision. • • E. Wastewater. Sewage disposal will be by ISDS. Percolation tests were conducted at two locations within the project area, and indicated that the average perc rate was 18 minutes/inch. This rate is acceptable and consistent with Garfield County standards. F. Fire Protection: Fire Water storage may need to be increased for fire protection purposes. As was the case with the adjacent subdivision, the subject property is not located within the boundaries of a fire protection district. Therefore, no response is guaranteed in event of an emergency by either Carbondale or Glenwood Springs rural districts. Section 9.73 states that "where there is no central water system, a centrally located fire protection tank shall be designed to meet the fire protection needs of the subdivision." Condition #9(E), approved by the Planning Commission, would require cisterns to be in place on each lot prior to the issuance of a building permit. G. Zoning: All of the proposed lots conform with the minimum parcel size and development requirements of the Zoning Resolution. H. Homeowner's Association: Given the common access needs of the two subdivisions, staff suggests that the existing and proposed HOA be combined for road maintenance purposes. The Christeleit View homeowners will need a separate homeowners association to deal with the ownership, maintenance and use of the water system (See proposed Condition #10). IV. Recommendation Staff recommended approval of the application to the Planning Commission. The Commission, on a vote of 8-0, recommended approval by the Board, with the following conditions: 1. All representations of the applicant, either within the application or stated at the public hearing before the Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners, shall be considered conditions of appro val. 2. The applicants shall establish a Homeowners Association and shall be incorporated in accordance with the requirements of Colorado Revised Statutes. The Homeowner's Association shall be responsible for the Basalt Water Conservation District water contract and for road maintenance and snow removal. The articles of incorporation and restrictive covenants shall be reviewed by County Staff prior to the approval of a Final Plat. The applicant shall modify the existing Homeowner's Association to include a joint roadway maintenance agreement. 3. The applicants shall prepare and submit a Subdivision Improvements Agreement, addressing all improvements, prior to recording a final plat. 4. The applicants shall submit improvement plans for all road, drainage and utility improvements prior to the approval of a final plat. 5. All utilities shall be placed underground. PP it S7. �n�UG 5tt1vp • • 6. All cut slopes created during construction shall be revegetated with native grasses using certified weed -free seed. C0.4rrt-o� o fx ^A.214,), k.,"-T;O' o E" lit: 1'e_a 7. The applicants shall pay $200 per lot in school impact fees prior to approval of the final plat. 8. All roadways shall be designed and constructed in conformance with design standards set forth in the Subdivision Regulations and in place at the time of final plat. 9. The following plat notes shall be included on the final plat: A) USFS and State Forestry wildfire prevention guidelines, per Kelly Roger's leiter dated April 20, 1993, shall be incorporated into residential site planning and design. B) C) D This subdivision son is not located within a fire protection district. ((�'ED 13u I Li Nigi rtTn, 4E.D E) A 1,500 gallongcistern, consistent with Fire District recommendations, will be installed on each lot prior to Valk isAmoietuta Ding permit. WostiL �O� a*s.' 1 Y ►�lK C I 10. �,� : . �, , ►_ Ft., ; ; ,The applicant, 'shall submit an approved augmentation plan providing for a legal water supply for the Christeleit Views Subdivision. Said augmentation plan, together with the Basalt Water Conservancy District Allotment Contract and the water rights associated with the wells, together with well permits, shall be transferred by the developer, to a Homeowners Association which shall have the power and the duty to enforce compliance by lot owners with the terms and conditions of the augmentation plan. Appropriate Protective Covenants shall further require compliance with the terms and conditions of the augmentation plan. +`v'2 TO Fl NAL PLAT COIAVAJN � warms r N ►�(t t_ /��P2o„L: 1A)sir s-re.)NiN ) If aoNe-xa.-n04 oCw✓� pLAf i Nogg `1 C wijek.dL IDeLarcb. A site specific soils report shall be conducted for each residence prepared by a registered professional engineer. Engineered foundations and wastewater systems may be required by the Building Official. 13 CZ l y� tWts, ` aGvPtt w\�� Pvb-t r`eoPk r�wuko F \c3 - • s- hLI [,t1 it ': ; r,.,...,/ i i 1 APR 2 1 1993 ii Cl-b-WI LU CiJu ,1-I y April 20, 1993 Dave Michaelson Garfield County Planning Dept. 109 8th Street, Suite 303 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 Re: Christeleit Views Subdivision FOREST SERVICE State Services Building 222.5. 6th Street, Room 416 Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 Telephone (303) 248-7325 Wildfire Hazard Review Dear Mr. Michaelson, I have reviewed the Sketch Plan Report for the Christeleit Views Subdivision, submitted by Peter and Linda Christeleit, and visited the site on April 16th. I have the following comments in regard to wildfire hazard for this proposal. Vegetation in the proposed subdivision is primarily sagebrush and non -irrigated cropland. There are some scattered patches of oakbrush, the most extensive patch being in the southwest corner of the subdivision in parcel one. Slopes are 10 to 20%. Overall risk of wildfire in the area covered by this proposal is low to moderate. Sagebrush fires are of relatively low intensity, and are usually controlled easily. The cultivated fields in and surrounding this parcel would act as effective firebreaks. Of primary concern are the small areas covered with oakbrush, mostly on parcel one. In regards to access, it was noted that the proposal does not provide for dual ingress/egress to the subdivision as recommended in CSFS standards. In addition, the area is presently about five miles from the nearest fire station, and response time would likely be lengthy due to the winding gravel roads involved. Several measures are being taken to help mitigate the potential fire danger in this proposal. The applicant has stated that a 1500 gallon cistern will be provided for water storage, and will be accessible to fire trucks. In addition, the covenants for this subdivision will specify non-flammable roofing materials. Ron Leach of the Carbondale Fire Protection District has examined and approved the proposed road system, which is being built to county specifications. My specific recommendations to further mitigate wildfire hazard for this proposed subdivision are: -Remove all vegetation within ten feet of structures. This area should be maintained in the future as low groundcover such as mowed grass. -Brush or trees within 30 feet of homes should be thinned, if necessary, so that remaining clumps are no more than 10 feet wide. This may be necessary on parcel 2, depending on exact location of the building envelope. The above recommendations are covered in more detail in the CSFS publication "Wildfire Protection in the Wildland Urban Interface" which was given to Mr. Christeleit at the time of my site visit. Thanks for the opportunity to review this proposal. Should you have any questions regarding the above comments, please call me at 248-7325. Sincerely, Kelly Rogers Asst. District Forester cc: Carbondale FPD Peter Christeleit MOUNT SOPRIS SOSCONSERVATION DISTRICT P.O. BOX 1302 GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601 JULY 22, 1993 Mark Bean, Planner Garfield Cty. Planning Department 109 8th St. Suite 303 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Dear Sir, A1 rI91 r ,3U1.2 7 1993.1 Lir�R ILLU C0EJIWI1 At the regular monthly meeting of the Mount Sopris Soil Conservation District, the Board reviewed the application and plan for the Christeleit Views Subdivision and have the following comments and concerns about the project. Any cuts for roads or construction should be revegetated to prevent erosion. Weed free seed and mulch should be used for any reseeding of the area. Monitoring of all seeding should be done to see if the grass is establishing or if weeds are becoming a problem. Reseeding or weed control practices should be implemented if a problem is noticed. Perhaps a reclamation plan should be proposed for any soil disturbance. The board is always concerned about animal control in all areas where there is the potential for conflict between wildlife or domestic livestock and dogs from the subdivision. Dogs running in packs of two or more can maim or kill domestic livestock and wildlife. The District recommends animal control regulations be adopted in the covenants for the subdivision and that they be enforced. Of prime concern to the Board is the proper maintenance and protection of any irrigation ditch which is on the site. New landowner should be informed the ditch owners have right of way easement to maintain the irrigation system. And that they will be cleaning and working on the ditch and that this work may be in their yards. The district would like to know what the impact will be on the Wetlands in this area? All Wetlands should be protected and remain in as pristine condition as possible. Sincerely, Dee Blue, President Mount Sopris Soil Conservation District • STATE OF COLORADO COLORADO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Division of Minerals and Geology Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman Street, Rm. 715 Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone (303) 866-2611 FAX (303) 866-2461 August 17, 1993 Mr. Dave Michaelson Garfield County Planning Department 109 8th Street, Suite 303 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 rri .1.1t41.11)19..Oil-re `231993 ,11 °At-47 ELD CUUffl Re: Proposed Christeleit Views Subdivision -- Vic. Intersection of C.R. 119 and C.R. 115, Garfield County Dear Mr. Michaelson: Roy Romer Governor Ken Salazar Executive Director Michael B. Long Division Director Vicki Cowart State Geologist and Director GA -94-0002 At your request and in accordance with S.B. 35, 1993, we have reviewed the materials submitted for and made a field inspection on August 10, 1993, of the site of the proposed residential subdivision referenced above. As I indicated to you on the 'phone August 10, the geology -related constraints to development of this parcel as planned are not especially serious. The following comments summarize our findings. (1) Depending on exactly where on the individual lots buildings are to be placed and whether basements are planned, excavation difficulties are apt to make home construction more difficult and expensive on these lots than is typically the case in the general vicinity of Spring Valley. Considering the sizes of the lots, these extra costs can be reduced considerably if basements are not used and carefully planned grading, both for driveways and drainage control, and excavations for utilities is done. Individual lot purchasers will be well advised to have their architect(s) and engineer(s) consult with a geotechnical professional prior to final building -site selection. (2) Locations of driveways on the lots should be planned to minimize water -erosion. This will necessitate aligning them so that diversion of the natural surface drainage is kept to a minimum. In places where steeper slopes are crossed, water bars or other drainage - deflection measures should be installed. Mr. Dave Michaelson August 17, 1993 Page 2 (3) Considering the kinds of soil and bedrock present, it is likely that high levels of radioactive soil gas (radon) could accumulate in enclosed building spaces such as basements. Each building site should be evaluated by a qualified professional for this possibility and, if deemed necessary, appropriate mitigation measures incorporated into building designs. If these recommendations and those made in the submitted Lampiris report, including avoidance of the "no build" zones shown on the proposed plat, are followed and made conditions of approval of this subdivision, then we have no geology -related objection to it. Si erely, 1/ 6( mes M. Soule ngineering Geologist 40!' il:1 • STATE of COLORADO OFFICE OF TI -IE STATE ENGINEER Division of Water Resources Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman Street, Room 818 Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone (303) 866.3581 FAX (303) 866-3589 Mr. Dave Michaelson, Planner Garfield County Planning Dept. 109 8th Street, Suite 303 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 Dear Mr. McGregor: May 4, 1993 Roy Ropier Governor Ken Salazar Executive Director I lal 1). Simpson State Engineer Re: Christeleit Views Subdivision, Sketch Plan Sec. 30, T6S, R88W, 6TH PM W. Division 5, W. District 38 We have reviewed the above referenced proposal to subdivide a 39.511 acre parcel into 7 single family dwelling lots. No information was given on proposed water requirements. The source of water supply is indicated to be "Domestic Shared Well Agreement" on the application form. However submittal materials indicate that the source will be individual on lot wells operating under a Basalt Water Conservancy District contract. Because Basalt contracts are available, we have no objection to this proposal at this sketch plan stage, if individual wells operating under a Basalt contract are to be the supply. Prior to any subsequent approvals we recommend that the applicant provide details of the anticipated water use including the amount of lawn irrigation for each lot and any watering of domestic animals that might be anticipated. Based on these uses a contract with the Basalt Water Conservancy District should be provided. Plat notes should be included to specify the Iimitations on well use and to indicate the homeowners association's responsibilities in maintaining the Basalt contract. If you have any questions in this matter, please contact John Schurer of this office. PD/JS/cluisty Sincer 1 ;) cc: Orlyn Bell, Division Engineer Joe Bergquist, Water Commissioner Bruce DeBrine Purus e ttam Dass, P.E. Supervising Water Resource Engineer Arnold Mackley 4031 County Road 320 Rifle, Colo 81650 RE: Crystallite Subdivisions Dear Arnold Mackley, • Augu SEP 0 7 1993 GARFIELD COUNTY 0 , 1993 Two years ago you approved the Crystallite Subdivision in west Spring Valley off County Road 119. Crystallite divided 89 acres into 6 plots. As neighbors we raised the concern of traffic, and most importantly of the impact on our existing well. ( Our well puts out only 10 gallons per minute and there are three homes sharing it. The output has decreased over the last 7 yrs.) Now two years later, Crystallite is applying to double the size of that same subdivision - so within the original 89 acres there will be 12 homes. There are three major concerns that we have with it: 1. Increase in traffic -concern of upkeep to county rd due to additional traffic.Maintenance is currently poor. 2. Dramatic impact on our well 3. Precedent set, that is, there are many 40 acre parcels surrounding us - does this mean these can also be subdivided? There is not enough water up here to support these developments. We have one neighbor with no water. P & Z recommended approval on August 10th for this subdivision. Please remember our concerns when you consider this proposal. Thank you from adjoining and neighboring land owners to the Crstallite Subdivisions. Walt and JoLIcusrc,,____ Ic2( �Z+,.epfer 0410.7 .)411 Tom and Susan Henderson Forf'S No. . OFFICE OF THE ST j ENGINEER GW COLORADO DIVISIC:r - OF WATER RESOURCES 818 Centennial Bldg., 1313 Sherman SL, Denver, Colorado 00203 (303) 866-3581 APPLICANT LIC WELL PERMIT NUMBER 0' -25 A' DIV. 5 CNTY. 23 WD 38 DES. BASIN MD Lot: B Block: Filing: Subdir: CHRISTELEIT APPROVED WELL LOCATION GARFIELD COUNTY NE 1/4 NW 1/4 Section 30 CHRISTELEIT HOMEOWNERS ASSOC % 4954 214 ROAD NEW CASTLE CO 81647 ( 303)984-2265 PERMIT TO USE AN EXISTING WELL Twp 6 S RANGE 88 W 6th P.M. DISTANCES FROM SECTION LINES 4300 Ft. from South Section Line 2100 Ft. `rain East Section Lino ISSUANCE OF THIS PERMIT DOES NOT CONFER A WATER RICHT CONr)ITIO.'IS OF APPf tQVAL This well shall be used in such a way as to cause no material injury to existing water rights. The issuance of the permit does not assure the applicant that no injury wi!I occur to another vested water right or preclude another owner of a vested water right from seeking relief in a civil court action. The construction of this well shall be in compliance with the 4Vutcr Well Construction and Pump Installation Rules 2 CCR 402-2, unless approval of a variance has been granted by the State Board of Examiners of Water V./ell Construction and Pump Installation Contractors in accordance with Rule 17. Approved pursuant to CRS 37-00-137(2) for the use of an existing .von, constructed under permit no. 41375-F (MI i-13217), appropriating ground water tributary to the Rearing Fork River, as an alternate point of diversion to the Basalt Conduit on the condition that the well shall be operated only when a water ._elntmc•nt contract between tIto well owner and the Basalt 111a1er Conservancy District for the release of replacement water from Ruedi Reservoir is in elect, or under an Ipproved plan for augmentation. 4) The use of ground water from this well, combined with all ether wells operating under (",as,lt Viater Conservancy Districw✓a;er allotment contract nos. 3.3.5.127 and 3.3.5.205, is limited to fire protection, ordinary household purposes inside 12 singe family dwellings, the irrigation of not more than 34,000 square feet of home lawns and g.rrions, and the wafering of domestic animals. AH use of this well will be curtailed unless the water allotment contract or a t5an for augmentation is in effect. 5) This well must be included in a pian for augmentation submitted by the Basalt \Vater Conservancy District and approved by the Division 5 Water Court. 6) The maximum pumping rate shall not exceed 25 GPM. 7) The combined average annual amount of ground water to be appropriated by this weal and all other wells operating under Basalt Water Conservancy District water allotment contract nos. 3.3.5. 127 and 3.3.5.205, shall not exceed 6.6 acre-feet. 8) A totalizing flow meter must be installed on this well and maintained in good working order. Permanent records of all diversions must be maintained by the well owner (recorded at least annually) and submitted to the Division Engineer upon request. 9) The well must be located not more than 200 feet from the location specified on this permit. 10) The owner shall mark the well in a conspicuous place with well permit number(s), name of the aquifer, and court case number(s) as appropriate. The owner shall take nec0300ry means and precautions t0 preserve these markings. APPROVED JD2 Siaie Engineer Receipt No. 0350791 DATE ISSUED J U L 2:3 1993 EXPIRATION DATE • 0/ \11\ ft 1)11/ , Dear County Commissioners, (717-7-7117,77,' %! u GAiiF![LD COUNTY CG.I:iM SSIONERS Recently I purchased property along county road 119 in Spring Valley. On Sunday August 22, I was traveling on road 119 to my property from road 115 on the C.M.C. side, where I am building a home. Shortly after I turned onto road 119 I realized that I was in trouble. It had rained that evening and the road was muddy and very slippery. There was no place to turn around so I proceeded very slowly (between 5 and 10 mph). I was driving a 1975 Ford 1 ton with dual rear wheels (which are brand new). I had considerable difficulty staying in any type of a lane, well needless to say the road won and I slipped off the road and came to rest against the sod farm's fence, bending it over slightly. I walked 2 miles, called for assistance and I was towed out by a four wheel drive. This time the only loss was time and money (mine!). Next time it could be worse. It is my understanding that this road was on a list of roads in need of repair that was given to you by the Road and Bridge Department apparently the funding was denied. I wish you would reconsider. Paul at the sod farm says he has noticed an increase in traffic this summer, possibly twice as much as in the past. I have two children and I will be traveling this road (when it is passable) every day. I realize that you have bigger fish to fry but some improvements would be appreciated, not only by myself but by several other area residents as well. thank you, Mitch Heuer Pp, /ja/& i'ii2 6 -/-Pct wed