HomeMy WebLinkAboutFloodplain Permit (FDPA-7974)August 13, 2014
Lawrence and Lisa Singer
2621 County Road 100
Carbondale, CO 81623
Sopris Engineering
502 Main Street, Suite A3
Carbondale, CO 81623
ATTN: Paul Rutledge
Garfield County
Community Development
108 8th Street, Suite 401. Glenwood Springs. CO 81601
Office. 970-945-8212 Fax: 970-384-3470
RE: Singer Floodplain Permit (File No. FDPA-7974) Director's Decision
Dear Lawrence, Lisa and Paul:
This letter is being provided to you as the Applicants and authorized
representative for the Singer Flood Plain Development Permit located at 2621
County Road 100. The property is Lot 2 of the Ries Subdivision Exemption and
is also known by Assessor's Parcel No. (2391-313-00-026). The Application
proposes the construction of a garage/RV storage building and a replacement
onsite wastewater treatment system on the property. The proposal also includes
changes to utility services, a driveway expansion, relocation of an irrigation
ditch/pipeline and grading associated with the above uses. Placement of fill
material will be required for construction of some of the proposed elements.
The Director's Decision on the Application is based on the following findings:
1. That proper public notice was provided as required for the Director's
Decision.
2. Consideration of the Application was extensive and complete, that all
pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all interested parties
were given the opportunity to provide input prior to the Director's Decision.
3. That for the above stated and other reasons the proposed Singer Flood
Plain Development Permit is in the best interest of the health, safety,
convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County.
4. That with the adoption of conditions, the application is in general
conformance with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, as amended.
5. That with the adoptions of conditions the application has adequately met
the requirements of the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code, as
amended.
A Director's Decision is hereby issued approving the Application subject to the
following conditions:
1. That all representations contained in the Application submittals and in the
supplemental submittals from Lawrence and Lisa Singer dated July 9, 2014,
Sopris Engineering dated July 16, 2014, and All Service Septic dated July 14,
2014, shall be considered conditions of approval unless specifically modified by
the Director's Decision. Said representations include but are not limited to
technical flood plain evaluations, minimum elevations for the proposed
structure, engineered details for the foundation and OWTS.
2. That the Applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the County's
consulting Engineer, Resource Engineering contained in their referral letter dated
8/8/2014. Compliance shall include:
a. Prior to construction or grading on the site the Applicant shall provide a
more detailed analysis of compliance with Army Corp of Engineers
requirements in regard to wetlands and confirming compliance with any
applicable permitting requirements.
b. A post construction elevation certificate shall be provided to the County
confirming compliance with the elevation requirements for the proposed
structure, a minimum of one foot above the base flood elevation.
c. The elevation of the Holy Cross Transformer pad shall be a minimum of
one foot above the 100 year flood elevation.
d. Prior to construction or grading of the site the Applicant shall provide an
additional clarification of the post construction drainage on the site
confirming that flows will not be restricted by the proposed improvements
and that drainage onto the west neighboring property shall follow historic
patterns and not create increased impacts.
3. That the Applicant shall comply with the representations contained in the
All Septic Services summary of the OWTS dated 7/14/14 including but not limited
to compliance with the sections on Flood Plain Considerations, Re -Vegetation
Requirements, and the recommendations contained in the section on Operation
Information and Maintenance including pumping recommendations and
maintaining appropriate service contracts.
4. Re -vegetation shall utilize seed or plant types approved by the County
Vegetation Manager and adequate to protect the berms from erosion. The
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Applicant shall comply with the County weed control regulations including
noxious weed management on the site.
5. All new construction on the site shall be subject to obtaining appropriate
building permits, OWTS Permits, and grading permits. Compliance with zoning
requirements including building height shall be demonstrated at the time of
building permit application. An engineered foundation shall be required for the
proposed garage RV Storage structure and the OWTS shall be an engineered
system.
6. Electric utility line relocation shall be subject to final approvals by Holy
Cross Energy and shall be flood proofed to avoid any impacts from flood waters.
7. Prior to construction or grading on the site the Applicant shall obtain an
updated driveway access permit for the site from the Garfield County Road and
Bridge Department. The Applicant shall comply with any conditions of approval
and/or required improvements associated with the permit.
8. That the Applicant shall comply with Section 7-203 Protection of
Waterbodies including but not limited to Section 7-203(C) which does not allow
removal of existing native vegetation within the 35 foot setback.
This Director's Decision will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners
for a period of 10 days so that they may determine whether or not to call up the
application for further review. Once this time period has passed with no request
for review or public hearing, and provided all relevant conditions of approval have
been resolved the Land Use Change Permit will be issued. Pursuant to the Land
Use and Development Code, the Applicant has one year from the date of the
Director's Decision to satisfy all conditions of approval or request an extension.
Please contact this department if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Fred A. Jarman, AICP
Director of Community Development Department
CC: Board of County Commissioners
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