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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.0 ApplicationBEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO PETITION FOR EXEMPTION Pursuant to C.R.S. (1973) Section 30-28-101 (10) (a) - (d) as amended, and the Subdivision Regulations of Garfield County, Colorado, adopted January 2, 1979 Section 2.02.01 (d) and 3.02.01 the undersigned n respectfully petitioners the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado, to exempt by resolu- tion the division of /03 acre tract of land into Tivo tracts of approximately /0/, / „z., acres each, more or less, from the difinitions of "subdivision" and "subdivided land" as the terms are used and defined in C.R.S. (1973) Section 30-28-101 (a) - (d) and the Garfield County Subdivision Regulations for the reasons stated below: �C1,, / /77106i/e &pn7to _SI 19ea./ a ` //SP Pet -n, i T i 74o I,iazetp c JE dh i i3 4/J' '1 ' 0/7 .z aeti P 5 i 7 / CoA a 1--,1", - bezii c-7 (51-e-__, 1_, C , ri <—)? 2 . - , 0 _ ., -P__,) Vr) `'-)'<21,-ej In support of this petition, the petitioner also submits the following: ,i4 Map drawn to scale showing proposed lot subdivision and access (b) Copy of deed fel Vicinity Map Ll State on source of domestic water Statement on method of sewage disposal 100 year floodplain information where live stream crosses or adjoins said tract (g) Fee in the amount of $ (h) Evidence of the soil types Submitted at Glenwood Springs, Colorado, this / 5 day of /147 , 1961 FirP,IWC:771r7rij MAY 2 2 1981 L] `—. r, GARFIELD CO. PLAN L,Z /r7, Petitioner /3 7/ /7C - z 2— Mailing Address /'i , A/i' — / .7S3 1,1, a/ �cM G rye MO, YeC 3 l Telephone Number • • EXEMPTION One of the following requirements must be met to qualify for an exemption from the Garfield County Subdivision regulations: 1. The newly created parcel will be for a spouse, son, daughter, or spouse of a deceased child. 2. The subdivided parcel is split by a public right-of-way (State or Federal Highway, County Road or Railroad) or natural feature preventing joint use of proposed tracts and the division occurs along that public richt-of-way or natural feature. 3. The newly created tract will be owned by a public entity or will be used soley for the purpose of providing access to existing parcels, resulting in the creation of no additional tracts. 4. The conveyance is for the purpose of adjusting property lines, and the conveyed tracts become part of existing tracts, there being no new parcel created. 5. The proposed tracts were created and separately identified prior to the 1st day of September, 1973, or were created and separately identified through the exemption process prior to the effective date of this resolution. 6. The property being subdivided has been under the same ownership for at least five (5) years, and the division together with any earlier permitted under circumstances not defined above, will create no more than three (3) new tracts under 35.0 acres in size. All new parcels created must meet all requirements of the applicable zone district. Procedures: 1. Applicant will obtain a copy of the petition for exemption from the Planning Office. 2. The completed petition for exemption will be returned with the required information as outlined on the application. 3. Upon review and determination that the application is complete, a meeting with the Board of County Commissioners will be set by the Planning Office. 4. If approved by the Board, a legal description of each new tract created will be furnished to the Planning Department within 120 days. A resolution will be prepared and signed by the Chairman of the Board granting the exemption. The following information will be submitted along with the petition for exemption: 1. Map drawn to scale showing proposed lot subdivision and access. 2. Copy of deed and letter from property owner, if other than petitioner. 3. Vicinity map (Copy of USGS quadrangle map showing property location or equivalent.) 4. Statement on source of domestic water to each tract. (Individual well, community well, spring, cistern, municipal system, etc.)* 5. Statement on method of sewage disposal. (Individual system or community system)* 6. 100 year floodplain information where live stream crosses or adjoins the proposed subdivided land. 7. Evidence of the soil types and characteristics of each type. (Soil conservation analysis) *If community or municipal system will provide service, then letter from the governing body stating the willingness to serve will be provided. - Fee: $50.00 plus $1.00 per acre for each parcel created under 35 acres in size. Checks will be made payable to "Garfield County Treasurer." • • I• �J ) r 1 • 5.E 5E¢ Sec,2 • . � . ,34 J 1 • -.-- E, .,j 4" 5ec.1l vj 3Z0 • Q 1C l -! 5.W¢ 33c/ �-✓, 9oo' I ray Woad -ro O. LA/Al-76'i u WW1' Sec/2 f.' . E. /320' 33 A W." /320'- ticd/Je/'. /(1.7J/7/,/ M ' h y✓, ,970i- • 4 `T" . 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SOIL MAP 1, OP 4t IF community water, letter of approval from governing body pr() COMMENTS: 12 - -2 /2"7 el -/,47 C� r 2 L C� .--cam (9CDJ K-2 c2S December 24, 1981 Garfield County Planning Department, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 Subject: Mobile Home Special Use Permit. A 2 acre parcel located in the NW 4, NW 4 of Section 12, T.7 S., R.96 W., 6th. P.M. Garfield County, Colorado, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the Northwest Boundary of the 2 acre parcel, whence the Northwest Corner of Section 12, T.7 S., R.96 W., 6th. P.M. bears N26°11'W for a distance of 742.79 feet; Thence N63°49'E 145.00 feet; Thence S26°11'E 300.41 feet; Thence S63°49'W 290.00 feet; Thence N26°11'W 300.41 feet; Thence N63°49'E 145.00 feet to the point of beginning. The above described tract of land contains 2.00 acres more or less. S.R.Lindauer Colorado L.S. 5194 Recorded FEB � n 1877 =►yrC Reception No. 24i-3/71' �M• Ella Stephens. Recorder ** SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED QocF,493 PAf E 347 FEB 1 0 1977 THIS DEED, made this 30th day of August, 1976, between EESSIE E. LINDAUER, aka BESSIE LINDAUER, a married woman and PAUL R. LINDAUER, her husband, of the County of Garfield and State of Colorado, of the first part, and IVO E. LINDAUER of Greeley, Colorado and SIDNEY R. LINDAUER of Elko, Nevada, as tenants in common, of the second part: WITNESSETH, That the said parties of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars and other valuable consideration to the said pasties of the first part in hand paid by the said parties of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby confessed and acknowledged, have granted, bargained, sold and conveyed, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, convey and confirm, unto the said parties of the second part, their heirs and assigns forever, all the following described lots or parcels of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Garfield and State of Colorado, to -wit: PARCEL NO. 1 Section 2, the SE1::SE4; Section 11, the NE1/4NE4; Section 12, the NW3NW4; Section 1, the SW4SW4j T. 7 S., R. 96 W., 6th P.M. described as beginning at the corner common to the Sections 1, 2, 11 and 12, and running west 1320 feet; thence South 755 feet, 9 inches; thence East 2220 feet to the center of Parachute Creek; thence Northwesterly along and following the center of the channel of said creek to where it crosses the East and West Line between Sections 1 and 12; thence West 264 feet to the place of beginning. Also beginning at a point on the North and South Line between said Sections 1 and 2, 264 feet North of the corner common to Sections 1, 2, 11 and 12; thence S. 45° E. along the center of the channel of Parachute Creek 373 feet to where it crosses the East and West Line between Sections 11 and 12; thence West 404 feet; thence N. 26° E. 240 feet to the center of the channel. of Parachute Creek; thence --- N. 45° E. 50 feet to the place of beginning. All containing 33 acres, more or less, excepting a 20 foot strip, road right-of-way from the S.E. Corner of above and along the Westerly bank of Parachute Creek to the bridge and thence to the County road. There is also hereby conveyed 33/63 of one cubic foot of water per second of time of and from the water right formerly owned by Phillip Dere, and connected with the Cornell Ditch, but now by means of an agreement connected with Parachute Ditch, together with a proportionate interest in said ditches themselves connected with said water right. PARCEL NO. 2 The South 16 acres of the NE1/4NE4, Section 11, and the SW 14 acres of the NW4NW4, Section 12, all in T. 7 S., R. 96 W., 6th P.M., together with all water and ditch rights thereunto belonging. PARCEL NO. 3 Beginning at a point N. 89°48' W. 180 feet from the Northeast Corner of Section 11, T. 7 S., R. 96 W., 6th P.M.; thence N. 21°18' W. for 200 feet; thence S. 68°42' E. 180 feet along Parachute Creek; thence S. 26°00' W. 155 feet; thence N. 89°48' W. 40 feet to the point of beginning. Also, a perpetual road right-of-way and easement across and along the following described tract. Beginning at a point N. 50°00' W. 426.3 feet from the intersection of the West boundary of the County Road and North boundary of Section 12, T. 7 S., R. 96 W., 6th P.M.; thence S. 36°58' W. 299.2 feet; thence N. 53°02' W. 25.0 feet; thence N. 36°58' E. 299.2 feet; thence S. 53°02' E. 25.0 feet to the point of beginning. c/o Ivo Lindauer 2532 21st Avenue Court Greeley, CO 80631 • • eUL!,493 PAH 348 PARCEL NO. 4 A tract of land described as follows: Beginning at a point which bears S. 64°00' E. 490 feet from the Northwest Corner of Section 12, designated as Corner 1; thence N. 32°30' E. 83.7 feet designated as Corner 2; thence S. 57°55' E. 217 feet designated as Corner 3; thence N. 78°10' W. 240 feet to the point of beginning, all situate in Township 7 South, Range 96 West of the 6th P.M. PARCEL NO. 5 The SW1/4NW1/4 of Section 12, T. 7 S., R. 96 W., 6th P.M. PARCEL NO. 6 A tract of land on the Northwest side of the Colorado River, in Section 13, T.7S., R.96W., 6th P.M., Garfield County Colorado, and more particu- larly described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest Corner of said tract, whence the Northwest Corner of Section 13, T.7S., R.96W., 6th P.M. bears N 44°57'53" W 2184.71 feet; thence S 78°58' E 1233.92 feet; thence S 34°13' E 685.29 feet; thence N 48°02' E 595.44 feet; thence N 57°16' E 195.03 feet; thence N 43°42' E 138.82 feet; thence N 29° 57' E 193.42 feet; thence N 00°15' W 69.50 feet; thence N 42°12' W 13.77 feet; thence N 52°36' E 13.83 feet; thence S 54°53' E 136.43 feet; thence S 54°04' E 16.28 feet; thence S 09°07' W 152.77 feet; thence S 35°30' W 412.67 feet; thence S 41°52' W 456.01 feet; thence S 29°37' W 266.75 feet; thence S 33°19' W 163.27 feet; thence S 34° 52' W 150.05 feet; thence S 38°49' W 99.86 feet; thence S 27°42' W 829.38 feet; thence S 33°56' W 644.58 feet; thence S 28°46' W 206.15 feet; thence S 23°39' W 222.22 feet; thence N 79°51' W 708.05 feet; thence N 30°52' W 262.18 feet; thence N 25°14' W 27.98 feet; thence N 31°O1' W 168.85 feet; thence N 17°48' W 206.77 feet; thence N 42° 42' W 85.40 feet; thence N 25°56' W 110.29 feet; thence N 09°00' W 50.50 feet; thence N 28°41' W 61.80 feet; thence N 15°26' W 99.00 feet; thence N 02°30' W 238.54 feet; thence N 09°26' E 129.11 feet; thence N 22°03' E 192.08 feet; thence N 01°24' E 461.35 feet; thence N 11° 13' W 58.67 feet; thence N 11°44' W 44.60 feet; thence N 12°56' E 244.40 feet; thence N 31°48' E 90.29 feet; thence N 25°42' E 279.27 feet; thence N 68°44' E 30.46 feet; thence N 38°13' E 145.09 feet; thence N 25°54' E 226.58 feet to the point of beginning. The above tract of land contains 117.24 acres more or less, with all improvements thereon, and all ditch and water rights connected therewith or appurtenant thereto, or used thereon, including, but without limitation, and without warranty, an easement for the use, maintenance and operation of a ditch leading to the above described land from Parachute Creek, and a waste water ditch leading to the above described land, and also for ehe joint use of an existing roadway, as the same are now located over and across a tract of land described in Book 265, Page 382, office of the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder. Also, and including part of Lots 5, 8 and 9 on the Southeast side of the Colorado River, containing 10.8 acres more or less. Also, and including the meandered land on the Southeast side of the Colorado River, in the SE' NES, NWS SEH SWC SEk in Section 13, T.7S., R.96W., of the 6th P.M., adjacent to and surrounding Lots 5, 8 and 9 in said Section 13, and lying adjacent to Lots 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 in said Section 13, T.7S., R.96W. of the 6th P.M. containing 78 acres more or less. PARCEL NO. 7 A tract of land in the NE 4NE 4 of Section 11 and the NZJ1/4NW1/4 of Section 12, all in T. 7 S., R. 96 W., 6th P.M., Garfield County, Colorado, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Section Corner common to Sections 1, 2, 11 and 12, T. 7 S., R. 96 W., 6th P.M.; thence S. 89°26' W. 300.00 feet; thence S. 00°34' E. 400.00 feet; thence N. 89°26' E. to the intersection and center of Parachute Creek; thence -2- 0 0 .493 PACE 349 Northwesterly along and following the center of the channel of said Creek to where it crosses the East and West Section Line between Sections 1 and 2, T. 7 S., R. 96 W., 6th P.M.; thence S. 89°26' W. 264 feet to the point of beginning. The above tract of land contains 12.9 acres, more or less. THERE IS HEREBY RESERVED unto Bessie E. Lindauer, also known as Bessie Lindauer, and Paul R. Lindauer, for each of their respective lives, a LIFE ESTATE in and to Parcel No. 7 hereinabove described. TOGETHER WITH all ditch and ditch rights, water and water rights used upon or in connection with the above described property and together with all grazing and special use permits. SUBJECT TO reservations and exceptions contained in United States Patent and to taxes for the year 1976, due in 1977. TOGETHER with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in anywise appertaining, and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof, and all the estate, right, title, interst, claim and demand whatsoever of the said parties of the first part, either in law or equity, of, in oo and to the above bargained premises, with the hereditaments and appurtenances. NTO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said premises above bargained and described, with the appurtenances, unto the said parties of the second part, their N heirs and assigns forever. rn 0 4-1And the said parties of the first part, for themselves, their heirs, executors and administrators, do covenant, grant, bargain and agree to and with the said parties of the second part, their heirs and assigns, the above bargained premises in the quiet and peaceable possession of said parties of the second part, their heirs and assigns against all and every person or persons .lawfully claiming or to claim the whole or any part thereof, by, through or under the said parties of the first part to WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. STATE OF COLORADO ss. COUNTY OF GARFIELD 4 \ BESSIE E. LINDAUER,..; ,;`� aka BESSIE LINDAUEC .. I \-111 , a married woman ?_ PAUL R. LINDAUER, her husband The above and foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 30th day of August, 1976, by BESSIE E. LINDAUER, also known as BESSIE LINDAUER, a married woman and PAUL R. LINDAUER, her husband. My commission expires: jyjy Commission expires r -e. 11, 1978 WITNESS my hand and official seal. - 3- TARY PUBLIe 1 GARFIELD COUNTY 1 PLANNING DEPARTMENT GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO 81601 2014 BLAKE AVENUE PHONE 945-8212 June 11, 1981 Austin Heuschkel 0164 Thomas Rd. Carbondale, CO 81623 Dear Mr. Heuschkel: I am writing to inform you that your exemption application has been scheduled with the County Commis- sioners on June 29, 1981 at 10:15. If you have any questions please contact me at this office. Sincerely. PLANNING DEPARTMENT Terry L. Bowman Assistant Planner TLB/ld United States o�F.,,,;....„.I Department of Agriculture June 3, 1981 • • Soil Conservation Service P.O. Box 880 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602 Mr. Terry Bowman Assitant County Planner Garfield County 2014 Blake Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 Dear Mr. Bowman: Sid Lindaur of Elko, Nevada, called our office and asked that we send Soil characteristics and descriptions on his ranch near Parachute to you. For your information, this attached information describes the soils on the following location: NGT4 NW Sec 12, T7S, R 96W. Hope this information is adequate for your needs. Sincerely, Terry Eakle Attach. 07[777... ,N JUN0519811 GARFIELD GO. PLANNER p Unit No. X33BC _)OIL CHARACTERISTICS Depth to bedrock Texture Surface Subsoil Substratum Unified Classification Permeability Percent coarse fragments (greater thagi 3 inches) Salinity (ECx10 6 25°C) pH (surface) Shrink -swell Potential Potential frost -action (surface) Flood Hazard Hydrologic Group Corrosivity Steel (uncoated) Concrete DEGREE & KIND OF LIMITATIONS (0 is Slight, M is Moderate, S is Septic lank Absorption Fields Sewage Lagoons Sanitary Landfill Trench Area Shalom,,-= ":.cavations Dwelli w/basements w/0 basements Local Roads & Streets SUITABILITY AS A SOURCE OF... Daily Cover for Landfill Roadfill Sand ravel opsoil SUBJECT TO CHANGE. NOT TO BE USED IN PLACE OF ON-SITE INVESTIGATION : More than 60 inches : Loam : Clay, silty clay loam : Clay loam, silty clay loam : CL -ML, CL, CH • Slow : 0 7.9 to above 9.0 : high • Low Rare 1 : High Moderate Severe) : S Peres slowly : M Slope : M Too clayey 0 : M Too clayey S Shrink -swell S Shrink -swell S Low strength Fair Too clayey Fair Shrink -swell, low strength Unsuited Unsuited Poor Excess alkali, too clayey • • X33BC-Arvada loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes. This is a deep, well drained soil on sloping fans and high terraces. It formed in highly saline alluvium from sandstone and shale. Elevation ranges from 5,100 to 6,200 feet. The average annual precipitation is about 12 .inches, the average annual air temperature is about 118 de rees F., and the averare frost -free period 1L; ,i bout 120 d;i•y::. Typically, the surface layer is pale brown loam about 3 inches thick. The subsoil is brown silty clay loam about 114 inches thick. The substratum is light brown or brown silty clay loam that extends to a depth of 60 inches or more. Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of Limon, Kim, Heldt, and Wann soils all on similar slopes. Also some areas high in silt are included. Permeability of the Arvada soil is moderately slow. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Available water capacity is high. Organic matter content in the surface is low. Surface runoff i; medium and the erosion hazard is moderate. This soil is used mainly for wildlife habitat, limited 1ive uLock grazing, and some irrigated farming. Irrigation methods suitable for this soil are borders, furrows, and corrugations. Leaching is a requirement to remove excess salts when this soil is irrigated. Commercial fertilizers coi:tairii_rrg• sulfates and carbonates are preferred to obtain reasonable production of alfalfa, corn, and small grains. • • X33BC-Arvada loam 2 The native vegetation on this soil is mainly saltgrass, western wheatgrass, alkali sacaton, and greasewood. When the range condition deteriorates, forbs and woody shrubs increase. Proper grazing .management maintains and improves ran :e condition. Seeding is advisable if the rage is in poor condition. Suitable plants for, seeding are western whc at,;rass, alkali sacaton, and tall wheatgrass. For Successful seeding, a good practice i to prepare a soi,cibed and drill the seed. Temporary irrigation of a new seeding may be required for successful establishment. Reduction in brush improves deteriorated range sites, provided there is adequate grass understory. Arvada soil is used by cottontail rabbits and pheasants for shelter when they can obtain food from surrounding areas. This soil has poor potential for sanitary facilities, community development, and source material. The high shrink -swell potential, slow permeability, and soil salinity are the main limiting features. Capability subclass iVs; VIIs dzyland. • • Map Unit No. X33DE SOIL CHARACTERISTICS Depth to bedrock : More than 60 inches Texture Surface : Loam Subsoil : Clay, silty clay loam Substratum : Clay loam, silty clay loam Unified Classification : CL, CL -ML, CH Permeability : Very slow Percent coarse fragments : 0 (greater that 3 inches) Salinity (ECx10- @ 25°C) pH (surface) : 7.9-9.0 Shrink -swell Potential : High Potential frost -action (surface) : Low Flood Hazard : Rare Hydrologic Group : D Corrosivity Steel (uncoated) : High Concrete : Moderate DEGREE & KIND OF LIMITATIONS (0 is Slight, M is Moderate, S is Severe) Septic Tank Absorption Fields : S Peres slowly Sewage Lagoons : S Slope Sanitary Landfill Trench : M Too clayey Area : M Slope Shallow Excavations Dwellings w/basements w/0 basements Local Roads & Streets SUITABILITY AS A SOURCE OF... Daily Cover for Landfill Roadfill Sand Gravel Topsoil : M Slope, too clayey S Shrink -swell • S Shrink -swell S Shrink -swell : Fair Slope, too clayey : Poor Low strenijth, shrink -swell : Unsuited Unsuited : Poor Excess alkali, too clayey SUBJECT TO CHANGE. NOT TO BE USED IN PLACE OF ON-SITE INVESTIGATION Or X33DE-Arvada loam, 6 to 20 percent slopes. This is a deep, well drained soil on sloping fans and high terraces. It .formed in highly saline alluvium from sandstone and shale. Elevation ranges from 5,100 to 6,200 feet. The average annual precipitation is about 12 :i inches, OW average annual air temperature 1s about ) 8 do rues F., and the average frost -free period is about 120 days. Typically, the surface layer is pale brown loam about 3 inches thick. The subsoil is brown silty clay loam about 14 inches thick. The substratum is light brown or brown silty clay loan that extends to a depth of 60 inches or more. Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of Limon, Kim, and Heldt soils all on similar slopes. Permeability of the Arvada soil is moderately slow. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Available water capacity is high. Organic matter content iri the surface is low. Surface runoff is mod- erately rapid and the erosion hazard is high. This soil is used mainly for wildlife habitat and limited livestock grazing. The native vegetation on this soil is mainly big sagebrush, grease - wood, gal l e ta., and western rr wheat; scars. When the rano! curtdi Linn (1 l,( i(,rrr1» , the ;;r•r,.:::1(.„ (lerrl;a.c and weedy Sorbs, cheatgrars, big sagebrush, and L; r _:iwood i t,r_; rc a: e. Proper grazing management maintains and improves range condition. Seeding is • • X33DE-Arvada loam 2 advisable on slopes less than 15 percent when the range is in poor con- dition. Suitable plants for seeding are western wheatgrass and tall wheatgrass. For successful seeding, a good practice is to prepare a seedbed and drill the seed. Temporary irrigation of a new seeding may be required for successful establishment because of the soil salinity. A reduction in brush is not advised, due to the usually low grass pro- duction and possible destruction of desirable native shrubs. Arvada soil is used as shelter for cottontail and pheasants when they can obtain their food from surrounding areas. This soil has poor potential for sanitary facilities and as source material due to the high percentage of clay and salts. It is corrosive to steel and concrete. This soil has limited potential for community development due to high shrink -swell, soil salinity, and steep slopes. Capability subclass VIIs. • • This land consists of very shallo'.r to moderately deep, drained so is occur_'.'1 moderately steep to very steep mountain tain Side clo-nes at elevations ci..4.5C0 to »;00 feet. It I or an : in parent materials rangin • from shale and ;3',t1 .r Lc :: Lo 'mixed alluvium. The :wan annual preeipit.aLia:: and air tumpor:_tu.re wi _l _i VC. wILh UI:; VaLI an. Included in thi:3 unit are areas covered by various sizds of rock (25 to 90;Q) and areas of rock outcrop. Vegetation is sparse and varies from oak, pinyon pine, species of juniper, and service berry. Permeability is rapid vith moderate water holding capacity. Surface runoff is rapid and erosion hazard is moderate to severe. The land use is w. tershed and native range. Devclopement s'niuld be excluded with grazin man:Lged to limit impact to selected areas. LCU: VIII° RLS-Torriorthents-Camborthids-Rock outcrop complex, steep. This broadly defined unit consists of sandstone and shale bedrock exposures, loose stones, and shallow to deep soils overlying sandstone and shale becrock and stony basaltic alluvium. Relief is moderately steep to very steeply sloping on slope grad- ients ranging from 15 to 70 percent. This broadly defined unit occurs intermittently throughout the soil survey area. The Torriorthents make up about 45 pef•cent of this unit. They occur on the foothills and mountainsides underlying sandstone and shale bedrock exposures consisting primarily of Mesa Verde sandstone and Wasatch shale. The soils are shallow to moderately deep, and generally are clayey to loamy in texture with a variable amount of gravel, cobble, and stone throughout. The surface is normally stone covered due to weathering of overlying bedrock exposures being carried down slope by gravity. Basaltic stone and cobbles occur on the surface in the area south of the Colorado River in the soil survey area. The Camborthids make up about 20 percent of this unit. They occur on the moderately steep lower toe slopes and concave open areas of the foothills and mountain slopes. The soils are shallow to deep, have light colored surfaces, a slight increase in clay in the subsoil, and gencra1ly clnyuy to 1 oNmy in LnxLure. They vire • RLS-Torriorthents-Camborthids-Rock outcrop complex, steep 2 normally stone free throughout. Scattered basalt stones, cobbles, and sandstone rock fragments cover the surface. Rock outcrop makes up 15 percent of this unit. The Rock out- crop consists mairily of Mesa Verde sandstone, Wasatch shale, and basaltic boulders and stones. There are small areas of limestone and gypsum rock outcrops in the eastern part of the soil survey area. Included in the mapping of this unit are small isolated areas of Iidefonso, Lazear, Ansari, Begay, Heldt, and Dollard soils,, These soils are very scattered occurring intermittently throughout this unit and make up 10 to 20 percent of this unit. This unit has a fair livestock grazing value. The native vege- tation includes wheatgrasses, bluegrasses, Indian ricegrass, needle - grasses, bitterbrush, mountainmahogany, big sagebrush, and an over - story of pinyon pine and juniper trees. The area is also used for wildlife and recreational purposes. Most of this unit is a prime deer wintering area. Other game animals such as rabbits, coyotes, and a few elk use this for food and protective cover. The amount of stone on the surface and the steepness of slopes make this unit unsuited for cropland. Some areas may be reseeded to pasture by broadcast seeding. Other types of revegetation practices are inure; dif'f'.icul.t tx c;au;,c! of „urrace ,;t,OM (:; steep slopes. • • RLS-Torriorthents-Camborthids-Rock outcrop complex, steep 3 Management of the vegetation on this unit should be designed to maintain a wood product and limited livestock grazing. Selective thinning of the pinyon -juniper may improve the understory resource for grazing while obtaining firewood and posts. Steep slope, moderate to high erosion hazard and slow re -growth of the trees need to be considered in harvesting operations. For building sites the main limiting soil features are steep slopes and stoniness. These may be overcome by appropriate design and construction or alternative methods. Capability subclass VIIe, nonirrigated.