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GARFIELD CO UNT Y
Building and Planning
November 1, 1995
Peter and Linda Christeleit
P.O. Box 681
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
RE: Christeleit Views Subdivision Improvements Agreement
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Christeleit:
Earlier this week, a letter was sent to this office stating that the "water system is 100%
operational and constructed as designed except as noted herein". The letter continues by saying
that only one of the four 120 gallon pressure tanks has been installed and that the Homeowners
Association will install additional pressure tanks as needed, as additional houses are
constructed. The Subdivision Improvements Agreement was based on the completion of the
water system as approved at the time of Preliminary Plan approval and the security to
guarantee the improvements was based on the same system being installed.
After reviewing the file on the subdivision, it appears that there is a violation of the agreement,
since the improvements were not completed by October 1, 1994 and the letter of credit
guaranteeing the improvements is no longer valid. The County does have the ability to vacate
the plat, per a consent to vacate that you signed at the time the agreement was originally signed.
This is not an option we want to pursue, but at this time, it is obvious that some corrective
action needs to occur.
To resolve this issue, there appear to be two options, short of vacating the plat. One option is
to request an amendment to the Preliminary Plan approval given to the water system. This will
require going back to a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners. The other
option, is to amend the Subdivision Improvements Agreement and post security to guarantee
the completion of the improvements. This option will have to be completed, regardless of
whether or not you decide to request an amendment to the water system improvements agreed
to during the Preliminary Plan process.
109 8th Street, Suite 303
945-8212/625-5571/285-7972 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
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Please contact me within the next 15 days, to determine a course of action to correct the
problem that exists presently. Until we resolve this, the Subdivision Improvements Agreement
will continue to be a cloud on any title commitment and it could, in a worst case, result in the
vacation of the plat for certain lots. We would prefer not to have to take that kind of action,
but due to your change in residence and change in staff dealing with this subdivision, it is
necessary for everyone involved to update the old agreement. Your cooperation in this matter
will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Mark L. Bean, Director
Building & Planning Department
xc: John Currier
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Mr. Don DeFord, Esq.
Garfield County Attorney
109 8th Street, Room 300
Glenwood Springs CO 81601
RE: CHRISTELEIT SUBDIVISION WATER SYSTEM
Dear Mr. DeFord:
October 27, 1995
This letter is provided as written certification that the Christeleit Subdivision water
system is 100% operational and constructed as designed except as noted herein. This
certification is based on my inspection of the system on October 27, 1995.
The plans called for four 120 gallon pressure tanks to provide continuously adequate
pressure to the upper lots of the subdivision. At the present time 1 pressure tank has
been installed which is adequate for the existing homes. It is my understanding based
on a telephone conversation with Bill Collins of Collins Pump Service who installed the
system, that the Homeowners Association will install additional pressure tanks as
needed as additional homes are constructed.
If you have any questions please give me a call.
Sincerely,
RESOURCE ENGINEERING, INC.
JoIIn M. Currier, PE
Water Resources Engineer
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CC: Mark Bean
Peter Christeleit
Bill Collins
Consulting Engineers and Hydrologists
909 Colorado Avenue • Glenwood Springs, CO 81 601 ■ (970) 945-6777 • Fax (970) 945-1137