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PROJECT NAME: Countryside Subdivision
OWNERS:
Clifford Sisk Tim Reynolds
767 Cedar Court 0796 County Road 260
Rifle, CO 81650 - " it e, CO 81650
PLANNER: same as above
ENGINEER:
Eldorado Engineering
140 East 3rd Street, Suite 202
Rifle, CO 81650
DEED OF TRUST HELD BY:
Sylmar Corporation
0263 295 Road
Rifle, CO 81650
LOCATION: Block 6-A within the RIfle Village South Subdivision approximately
4 mile south-west of Rifle, CO
SITE DATA: The parcel is a triangular shaped lot that gently slopes (2%+) to
the west -north-west and has been cleared of all vegetation.
WATER: Rifle Village South Metro -District
SEWER: Rifle Village South Metro -District
PROPOSED ROADS: Existing Village Drive to non -existing but previously platted
40 foot right-of-way around the project with chipped and sealed
surfaces.
EXISTING ROADS: Residential -Limited -Urban Density
PROPOSED ZONE: Same
ADJACENT ZONE: North: A/I (Agricultural/Industrial)
South: A/R/RD (Agricultural/Residential/Rural Density)
East: A/R/RD ( " )
West: A/R/RD ( " )
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
This parcel lies within District A, the urban area of influence. Buildability:
good; Serviceability: excellent; Accessibility: poor -fair; Community services:
fair (p. 56 of comprehensive plan) New growth shall be encouraged to locate
within suitable areas in District A.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:
Project Description:
This proposal is a request for 22 single family lots located on 4.39 acres. The
average lot size is 7,500 square feet. The applicant is proposing one short
cul-de-sac on the north side of the triangular shaped parcel.
MAJOR CONCERNS AND ISSUES:
A) Comprehensive Plan: There do not appear to be any conflicts with the
general scope of the comprehensive plan. The plan does indicated that the
county should work closely with the City of Rifle to ensure that periferal
development is compatible with city growth and that development standards are
up to city standards.
B) Zoning: The applicant does not propose any change in zoning and will
develop the property to the requirements of the R/L/UD zone district.
C) Standard Conditts: 110
1) Reviewing Agency Comments:
City of Rifle: (see letter)
Colorado Department of Health: (see letter)
Division of Water Resources: (see letter)
Bookcliff Soil Conservation District: (see letter)
Western Slope Gas: no problems with the project
Department of Highways: no problems with the project
Forest Service: no problems
Colorado Geologic Survey: (see letter)
FINDINGS:
This project meets the general provisions of the comprehensive plan but there
are a number of concerns that need specific consideration. The Planning
Commission has required another developer in the immediate area (Coloroso)
to have 50' right-of-way and asphalt mat on his roads. The Commission also
requested that the staff inform Countryside of some possible conditions that may
be attached to preliminary plat review. This has been accomplished. A copy
of the letter and list of conditions sent to Countryside is enclosed.
RECOMMENDATION :
Staff recommendation: This preliminary plat should be tabled because the
question on the availability of water for the project has not been resolved.
For the Commission's information, the following are recommended conditions to
be considered for further review of the proposal:
1) That all of the roads within and adjoining the project have at least
50 foot right-of-way and be paved with asphaltic - concrete mat.
2) That some provision be made, on site, for a small park site that would
include a tot -lot to service this project. The site plan for the park site
shall be subject to review by the planning staff prior to submission of
final plat.
3) That all lots have an appropriate building site when set backs, easements,
and road right-of-way are considered and that all lots meet the minumum require-
ment of 7,500 square feet in the R/L/UD zone district.
4) That a plan for augmentation be filed and approved for the district prior
to submission of final plat.
5) That on-site and off-site provisions for drainage be addressed in detail.
The geological survey indicates that natural drainage on the site is poor
and disintegrated and must he carefully controlled. They suggest that rip -
rapping the existing drainage should be supervised by an engineering geologist
and drainage facilities should be inspected and maintained so that failures
would be avoided. Off site drainage must be addressed in detail by final plat.
6) That curb, gutter and sidewalks be required in and around block 6-A as
required in the subdivision regulations for lots less than 12,00 square feet.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
GLENW000 SPRINGS, COLORADO 81601
2014 BLAKE AVENUE
February 25, 1982
Tim Reynolds
Clifford Sisk
0796 260 Road
Silt, CO 81635
Dear Tim and Clifford:
I am writing regarding your preliminary plat for the Country
Side Subdivision. The Planning Commission has requested
that I send you a list of items that they are considering
as possible concerns for review of your plat. I have briefly
discussed these with Tim Reynolds previously. They are as
follows:
1) Dedication of a 50 foot right-of-way on the access roads
with the provision for acceptance for county maintenance.
2) Some provision for a small park space to serve your sub-
division.
PHONE 945-8212
3) That streets be paved with an asphalt mat as opposed to
a chip and seal surface.
I am also enclosing a copy of the letter I have received from
the Division of Water Resources relating to availability of
water. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please
contact this office.
Sincerely,
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Davis S. Farrar
Planner
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Garfield County Planning Department
2014 Blake Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Dear Davis:
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The City of Rifle Planning Department has reviewed the preliminary plat
for the Countryside Subdivision and has the following comments:
1. The Countryside Subdivision is within 125 feet of the Conestoga
project which was under review for annexation to the City some
months ago. Although the proposed Conestoga project has been
informally withdrawn from our review process, there is still a
good chance that the property will at sometime be annexed to the
City, as the area is within the City's primary development zone.
Development of the Countryside property should be consistent
with City standards including:
a. Minimum 50 foot rights-of-way including curb and gutter and
four foot wide attached sidewalks on both sides of the right-
of-way. A 50 foot right-of-way requires five feet of additional
right-of-way to be dedicated parallel to the existing 40
foot right-of-way on each side.
b. Paved streets --chip and seal is not an acceptable street surface
under existing City standards and projected traffic loads for
this subdivision and general area.
c. Twenty-five foot front and rear yard setbacks should be
applied to the proposed lots to be consistent with City standards.
2. Should City setback standards be adopted, Lots 11 and 12 will not
be buildable due to the triangular lot configurations.
3. Staff still feels that the design of the project could be improved
particularly within the cul-de-sac area and the far western portion
of the project.
Should you have any questions regarding the above comments, do not hesitate
to call.
1W 337 East Avenue
P.O. Box 1908
Sincerely,
acy E. Timms
Assistant City Planner
Phone 625 - 2121 Rifle, Colorado 81650
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Re: Preliminary Plat for Countryside Subdivision, Garfield County
Dear Mr. Farrar:
I have reviewed the preliminary plat for Countryside Subdivision and have
the following comments. The proposed subdivision is within the Rifle Village
South Metropolitan District and the District is working to insure adequate
water and sewer service to this fast growing area. I believe that the
District should provide some form of management certification of how they
plan to serve this area, rather than just an engineer's analysis.
If you have any questions or need further comments, please feel free to call
me.
Sincerely,
FOR DIRECTOR, WATER QUALITY CONTROL DIVISION
John R. Blair
District Engineer
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Rifle Village South Metro District
District Engineer
125 NORTH 8TH STREET, GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO 81501 PHONE (303)245-2400
RICHARD D. LAMM
Governor
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OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
1313 Sherman Street -Room 818
Denver, Colorado 80203
(303) 866-3581
February 19, 1982
Mr. Davis S. Farrar
Garfield County Planning Department
2014 Blake Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Re: Countryside Subdivision
Dear Mr. Farrar:
JERIS A. DANIELSON
State Engineer
We have received the above referenced subdivision proposal. The pro-
posed 22 lots would be located southwest of Rifle across the Colorado River.
The Rifle Village South Metropolitan District is named as the source of
water. Our files contain no information concerning the District, however,
information prepared by Paragon Engineering was included in the transmittal.
The District is supplied by junior wells, one of which was adjudicated
in Water Court Case No. W-1310 in March 1973. The engineer's report indicates
senior water rights in the Last Chance Ditch are held by landowners within
the District. Such rights could be used in support of an augmentation plan
if dedicated to the District. Unfortunately, there is no indication that the
District is acquiring senior rights or that they are actively pursuing a plan
for augmentation. Without an augmentation plan, use of the wells would be
subject to curtailment when a valid downstream call was in effect.
Since no information has been presented to indicate the District has or
is actively pursuing a plan for augmentation, we must recommend this proposal
be held in abeyance.
Sincerely,
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Hal D. Simpson, P.E.
Assistant State Engineer
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Land Use Comm.
February 22, 1982
Bookcliff Soil Conservation District
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P.O. Box 1302 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602
Garfield County Planning Department
2014 Blake Avenue
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
Dear Mr. Farrar:
The Bookcliff Soil Conservation District has reviewed the Rifle Village
South Subdivision. We felt the soils report was very good and should
be followed by the contractors. An on-site investigation would be
beneficial to the construction of foundations.
Proper surface drainage will be extremely important. Heavy thunder-
storms in this area can cause excessive runoff from the surrounding
terrain.
Areas that are disturbed by construction should be revegetated if they
are going to be exposed for a long period of time. Fast growing grasses
such as annual rye will help control erosion on these sites.
Any canal passing through this area should have an adequate right-of-way
for maintaining the system.
Please notify us if we can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Warren Dodo
Secretary
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