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BOCC 11/30/87
PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
REQUEST: Exemption From The Definition Of
Subdivision
APPLICANT: D. C. and Mary Jo Van Devander
LOCATION:
SITE DATA:
A parcel of land situated in the W
1/2 of Section 3, T7S, R89W;
approximately 3 miles south of
Glenwood Springs, off County Roads
149 and 149-A.
The site consists of a 4.37 acre
tract.
WATER: Shared Well
SEWER: Individual Sewage Disposal Systems
ACCESS: Existing and proposed private
drives
EXISTING ZONING: A/R/RD
ADJACENT ZONING: A/R/RD
I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The site is located in the subdivision district as designated on
the Comprehensive Plan Management District Map.
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL
A. Site Description: The site is located in an area of
single-family residences, with moderate slopes.
Improvements on the site include one residence and a barn.
B. Project Description: The applicants propose to divide the
4.37 acre tract into two lots, 2.0 acres and 2.37 acres in
size.
C. History: The site is located in an area commonly referred
to as Chelyn Acres. No plat was ever recorded for the
Chelyn Acre Subdivision, and parcels created in the area
were conveyed by meets and bounds descriptions prior to
Subdivision Regulations. Since January 1, 1973, no new lots
have been created out of the 4.37 acre tract.
III. MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS
1. Soil Conservation Service information on the site indicate
limitations to development based on steep slopes and depth
to bedrock.
2. The applicants have submitted documentation of water rights
for a single well, "Van Devander Domestic Well", with 0.1
cfs of water claimed. The applicants should make provisions
for sharing of the existing well between the two lots,
including the establishment of appropriate easements.
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3. As the site is technically not located within a recorded
subdivision, it can qualify for a subdivision exemption as
long as all other requirements have been met.
4. The Garfield County Commissioners have granted 5 subdivision
exemptions within Chelyn Acres; most occuring in the mid to
late 1970's. Based on Assessors office records, only 6
other lots in Chelyn Acres have enough acreage to be split
by exemption and still maintain the required minimum lot
size of 2 acres.
5. Proposed access to the new lot is shown to be immediately
adjacent to the intersection of County Roads 149 and 149-A,
on a portion of the site with fairly steep slopes. A County
driveway access permit will be required. King Lloyd of the
County Road and Bridge Department is currently reviewing the
subdivision request.
IV. SUGGESTED FINDINGS
1. That proper posting and public notice was provided as
required for the meeting before the Board of County
Commissioners.
2. That the meeting 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 the meeting.
3. That for the above stated and other reasons, the proposed
exemption is in the best interest of the health, safety,
morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the
citizens of Garfield County.
V. RECOMMENDATION
APPROVAL, subject to the following conditions:
1. That all representations of the applicants, either within
the application or stated at the meeting before the Board of
County Commissioners, shall be considered conditions of
approval.
2. That easements for water lines and access and maintenance of
the existing well be included on the exemption plat. In
addition, each parcel shall receive dcua4a t -t; '
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3. That the following plat notes be included on the exemption
plat:
(1) That no further exemptions from the definition of
subdivision shall be granted on this site or any
portions of it.
(2) That engineered foundations and septic systems may be
required.
4. That the applicants apply for and receive a County driveway
access permit for the new lot. Should easements for said
driveway be necessary, they shall be included on the
exemption plat.