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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.0 Staff Report BOCC 9.14.99REQUEST: APPLICAITIT: PLAI\I\ER: ENGIIT[EERS: LAWYERS: LOCATION: SITE DATA: WATER: IRRIGATION WATER: SEWER: ACCESS: PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS ,, #4' BOCC 9ll4l99 PUD and Preliminary Plan Review Coryell Ranch ComPanY, LLC Rock Creek Studio Water: Civil: Resource Engineering Schmueser Gordon MeYer Geotechnical: CTL/ThomPSon Wetlands: ProfessionalWetlandConstrlting Traffrc: Felsbburg Holt & Ullevig Balcomb & Green Atractof land located.g^ne mile not@ot Carbondale, south *ffitof Hwy 82 andthe Roaring Fork and south of the Aspen Glen PUD. 259.44 Acres Augmented Coryell Well #13, Central system Kaiser-Sievers & Southhard-Cavanaugh Ditches Roaring Fork Water & Sanitation District Two Access Points on CR 109 A. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL Site Description: The site is located one mile rro*## ofthe Town of Carbondale, west of the Roaring Fork River and State Highway 82, and is 260 *- acres in size. The confluence ofthe Roaring Fork and Crystal rivers is located east of the property with portions adjoining both the Crystal and the Roaring Fork. These areas are primarily located within the 100 year flood plain and contain significant wetland riparian areas. From the 100 year flood plain boundary line, west to County Road 109, the property is gently sloping to the east. This area has traditionally been used for agricultural purposed. From County Road 109, west, the properly is steeply stoping. (See location map pg.?-& Illustrative Site Plan map pg.s ) Project Description: The project anticipates the creation of 72 rcsidential units as indicated in the following development summary: Tlil$$: Prooosed Land Use Rural Residential Lots Medium Density Lots Affordable Housing Rieht of Way Open Space Conservation Easement Utility Zone District Conveyances Total USE Rural Residential Lots Medium Density Lots Affordable Housing Open Space Roads Expansion Parcels Utilities Total Lot size range 2.001- 5.348 # oarcels 29 36 Acreage 76.548 Land coverage is anticipated at the following rates: 13,939 - 37,940 16.377 3 Duplex I1,000 - 14,800 1.167 1 SFR nla nla 17.372 7 .622 - 69.04 138.49r I 6.294 6.294 4 .027 -.s03 0.622 2 1.468 - 1.099 2.567 259.438 ACRES o/o 76.548 29.51% 16.377 6.31% r.t67 0.45% t44.785 55.8r% 17.372 6.70% 2.567 0.99% 0.622 0.02% 259.438 100.00% REVIEW AGENCY AND OTIIER COMMENTS The Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District - states in a letter dated 5-11-99 that, Emergency response would come from Station 1 in Carbondale and Station 4 II. b. located on CR 154. The District believes the road layout adequate for fire apparatus. The District would like to see uniform and sequential addressing for the entire PUD and that the developer submit an addressing plan to Cotrnty for review by the appropriate emergency response agencies. The District finds that the proposed 200,000 gallon storage tank will deliver fire flows of 1,0Gpm. The Uniform Fire Code (IFC) requires a minimum fire flow of 1,000 gallons for a 3,600 square foot one and two family dwelling. If structures in excess of this size are to be developed, additional capacity will be required at the rates set fortlt in the UFC Appendix Itr-A: Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings and with fire hydrant locations in acco:rdancq with UFC Appendix trI-A: Fire Hydrant Location a Spacing (See pgs. 3q-4q. The State of Colorado Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife: reports in a letter dated 5-2-99 that the proposed site lies within mule deer winter range with use increasing in the fall. Elk use is primarily contained in the wetland areas as well as various treed areas throughout the site. Bald Eagles have been noted to use wetland/river areas from mid-late November extending through March/early April. The DOW further note the wetland/pond areas are the most valuable and sensitive habitat areas. The applicant and the DOW have met and determined the best mitigation measures as indicated in Appendix H of the application. DOW has filed an additional letter dated 6-9-99 noting the following concerns: The timing of the Roaring Fork River sewer line crossing should be timed to protected the Brown Trout egg population. DOW recommends that the construction take place ideally on April l, but if flows are too great a second altemative is the last week in November through the first week in December. All precautions should be undertaken to minimize silting of the river. The DOW also identified that the equestrian easement coincide with the existing trail access rather than create a new trail. DOW notes that the fishermen access points are acceptable. Setbacks in the Midland Point portion of the PUD appear acceptajle. DpW recommends that no deck hangovers be permitted. (See letters pgt. 1/ '41 ) The Colorado Geological Survey: The survey has made the following observations and recommendations: The development has evidently been well thought out with regards to geologic hazards. c. Of the three ponds proposed for the site, two lie within mapped subsidence depression areas while the third does not. CGS is concerned that standing water may exacerbate water introduction into the evaporitic bedrock and increase rates of dissolution and subsidence. Also noted was ifthe ponds were to be lined. If they are to be will the CGS questions if the liner design will accommodate minor settlement. The survey is in general agreement about the defined locations of subsidence areas as indicated by the application. Lot 26 is specifically noted to contain potential sinkhole features and due to the proximity of sinkholes off of the lot, additional geologic investigation should be conducted to determine if this is a viable lot. It is further noted that site-specific building siting and subsurface investigation for all lots adjacent to subsidence areas. CGS stresses the importance ofpotential lot buyers being informed about the risks associated with subsidence in this development and further notes that except for a short note in a letter dated3-2-99 concerning roads and utilities, no mention has been made for recommendations in foundation design to mitigate this hazard. Concerns were noted about deflection berm height. The CGS recommends a berm no less than 8 feet high. Additionally, the berm as placed in the "A" position may cause debris flow to be deposited into the adjacent pond. If this were to occur it could potentially ltflto pfld water displacement and flooding of adjoining areas. (See letterpgs. n+-?l) c. The County Engineer: has noted the following conditions: The traffic generation figures as indicated in Appendix C, Table l, Trip generation appear low. The table indicates AM Peak to have 39 exits, and a PM Peak of 45 enters for72 units. TheCountyEngineerwouldliketopeethebasisrandiustifipation- z . that assumes the lower peak numb-ers. ,?OUt dil- add fiiO&a- 4 6 -t? The Water Quality Test Results as indicated in Appendix E, shows several concentration levels in excess of recommended levels. An Engineers Certification that these values are suitable for a potable drinking water supply and pose no threat to human health. The Roaring Fork River sewer line crossing should be encased in a steel reinforced system (concrete or steel) to prevent any possible separation of sewage lines in the event offlooding, charurel changes, or unforeseen erosion. A more defuritive description should be added to the typical cross sections to assure that subgrade compaction or fill will be accomplished at95Yo per ASHTO-180 and include the depth of this compactive effort. 4 e. A debris flow similar to that which occurred in 1998 may occur agarn. The deflection berm system should be certified by an engineer to asstre that in the event of debris flows the velocity ofthe debris slurry will not compromise the berm. (See comments per. 46 - +! ) d. The Roaring Fork School District RE-l: has noted that the District has developed a formula for determining school site land dedication or fees-inJieu-of dedication for residential development with the RE-l District. The District feels that their formula more accurately reflects the actual cost of land acquisition than the $200 per lot fee the County currently collects. Should the County adopt the formula prior to final apploval of the PUD, the District requests that it be applied. (See letter pgs40-51 ) The Roarins Fork Railroad Holdins Authoritv: sees no imoact to the rail corridor. RFRHA would like to point out that the corridor was obtained for public transportation and recreational uses and that the current draft plan for the right of way shows a public hail alignment connecting the tracks to that portion of the river. The applicant may wishJo consider a future connection of the PUD to the proposed trail. (See letter p;r. 5 4 ) The Roaring Fork Transit Agency: has estimated that the proposal will create the need for 10 park and ride spaces and generate 7 ,991 one-way passenger trips annually at full build out. RITA estimates the park and ride spaces to cost $50,000 with an annual maintenance fee of $2,438. The transit costs to RFTA are estimated at $4,375 annually. Fare box generation is estimated to be 514,819 RFTA requests that the developer dedicate $750 per unit for a total of $54,000 to construct the park and ride spaces. (See letter pg". 5l-621 Office of the State Engineer. Division of Water Resources: reviewed the proposed water supply and determined that Coryell Well No. 13, which was issued pursuant to a contract with the West Divide Water Conservancy District, is physically adequate and will not cause material injuy to decreed water rights provided the well is operated according to the terms and conditions of the well permit. The applicants will have to submit a statement of Beneficial Use by March 9,2000, to maintain a valid well permit. (See letter pe. 0 3 ) h. Peter Nichols: is an adjoining property owner and believes that the proposed development is a responsible proposal for the development of the property. He supports the designation of building envelopes ps being mandatory and included as a condition of approval. (See letter pg. 64 ) ('E' f. III. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIYE PLAN Section 4.04 requires that a PUD cannot be approved trnless it is fotrnd by the County Commissioners to be in general conformity with the County's Comprehensive plan. Staff Comments are highlighted in bold. Some sections have not been included as they haveno bearing on the application. The application's generally conformity to the Comprehensive Plan is described below: DENSITY: The Coryell Ranch property has two land use district designations shown on the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan, Proposed Land Use Districts, Study Area 1 map. The majority of the property appears to be designated High Density Residential (Less than 2acldn). The remainder is designated Low Density Residential ( 10 and greater acldu). The applicant has provided an argument that the actual areathat does not have development constraints due to riparian areas, environmentally sensitive areas and geologically constrained is 116. 9 ac.. Based upon that acreage and using 72 dwellngs, the overall density for a property is 1.61 acres per dwelling. This would be in compliance with the proposed Land Use Districts density requirements of the Comprehensive Plan. (See application pgs. 24-26) TIOUSING GOAL: To provide all types ofhousing that ensures ctrrent and future residents equitable housing opportunities which are designed to provide safe, efficient residential structures that are compatible with and that protect the natural environment. POLICIES: The County, through the development of regulations, shall provide for low and moderate income housing types by allowing for mixed multi-family and single- family housing in appropriate areas throughout the County. The County has adopted affordable housing regulation and incorporated them into the zoning Resolution. Per the adopted regulations, the proposed development includes the 10 percent affordable requirement. To include an assessment of the impact of present and future subdivisions in both incorporated and unincorporated portions of the County during the subdivision review process. The application has provided an assessment of traffic, water quality, determination and preservation of critical habitat and environmental features which could preclude development. 2.r 2.2 6 2.4 2.3 Major accessways, topographic features, open space and other undeveloped land will be used to separate residential uses from industrial and commercial centers. There are no proposed or adjoining industrial or commercial uses within the proposal. Solar orientation that allows for both passive and active design will be strongly encouraged in the design review process and will not be restricted by protective covenants. The large size of the estate lots allow for solar orientation of houses. The Midland Point units are oriented 19 of the 36 lots in a true north south orientation. Solar power generation units are permissive under the proposed Covenants. TRANSPORTATION GOAL: Ensure that the County transportation system is safe, firnctional, appropriately designed to handle existing and future traffrc levels and includes options for the use of modes other than the single-occupant automobile. OBJECTIVES: To encourage the development of a regional public transit system that respects the interaction between emerging land use pattems and travel behavior in the Valley. No transit improvements have been proposed by the applicant. RFTA, in their comments concerning the project, have included a cost estimate for transit improvements based on the projected impacts to the only regional public transit system, the bus system. To encourage the use of modes other than the automobile. The proposal calls for placement of a bike path along CR 109. A future link to Carbondale's path system is envisioned off-site and may be developed in the future. Proposed developments will be evaluated in terms of the ability of Cotrnty roads to adequately handle the traffic generated by the proposal. The development includes a traffic study which estimates 670 vehicle trips per day (vrD) with a peak average of 55 vr expected in the morning and 70 vr in the evening. Staffhad concerns that these projected counts are low, especially for the higher density Midland Point portion of the PUD. 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 The study further indicates that the long term impacts to CR 109 and 108 are relatively minor. By 2001, the intersection at CR 108/108 and the two CR f 09 access points as proposed will operate at a LOS B or better in both the AM and PM peak hours. Traffic along CR 108 from the west along SH 133 is expected to rise to lloh. Again, staff had concerns that these projected counts are low, especially for the higher density Midland Point portion of the PIID. In a supplement to the application, the traffic engineers provided documentation that satisfred the County Engineer, that the projections were correct for the method of projection. Proposed developments will include street designs that will reduce adverse impacts on adjacent land uses, respect natural topography and minimize driving hazards. The access points to CR 109 as indicated in the application appear sufficient for sight line distances. The overall densities in the subdivision and the relatively subtle street angles respect the natural topography and mimic adjacent subdivision street layout and design. Proposed developments will provide a minimum number of access points on through streets and highway corridors. Two access points are planned for CR 109, that provide safe sight lines for vehicles entering the road. 3.5 POLICIES: 3.1 3.2 Staffwill foster a cooperative relationship with cities, cotrrties and transit providers in addressing regional transportation issues. Staff has referred this application to both RFTA and RFRHA. RFTA has requested that the developer provide cash for impact mitigation, RX'RHA is not affected by the proposal but requests that a potential trail connection on the Roaring Fork river be given consideration. Developments are encouraged to integrate bikeways, pedestrian circulation pattems and transit amenities into project design. The applicant is proposing fishermen's easements / accesses and a bike path. There are no internal sidewalks proposed along the internal road system. There are no transit amenities, bus stop or park and ride areas proposed. 8 3.6 3.3 The project review process will include a preliminary assessment of the projected traffic impact associated with all commercial and industrial projects and residential projects greater than 50 dwelling units. The application provides a preliminary assessment impacts. Development proposals will be required to mitigate traffic proportional to the development's contribution to those . include, but not be limited to the following: Physical roadway improvements; The applicant is proposing widening and regrading for portions of cR 109. Intersection improvements ; Both access points will require intersection improvements to the standards set forth by the County. Transit amenities; Although RFTA does not contemplate future service along CR 109, the applicant could provide a future transit amenit5r, if they were to agree to the proposed contribution to a park and ride for RFTA. Signage requirements; No signage has been proposed by the applicant. It is assumed that all signage will conform to the Model Traffic Control Device Manual. Altemative traffic flow designs; No alternative plans or scenarios were submitted by the applicant. Funding mechanism to implement necessary mitigation. Engineers cost estimates will be required prior to approval of any subdivision improvements agreement. of the projected traffic impacts on County roads impacts. Mitigation may A. B. C. D. E. F. 9 RECREATION & OPEN SPACE GOAL: Garfield County should provide adequate recreational opportunities for County residents, ensure access to public lands consistent with BLMruSFS policies and preserve existing recreational opportunities and important visual corridors. OBJECTIVES: 5.1 Encourage the location of active recreational opporttrnities that are accessible to County residents. The proposal is granting a 10 foot fisherman's easement along the entire river frontage of the PIID. A 6.2 acre parcel along the Crystal river is proposed for a conservation easement. The project also includes a bike path along County Road 109, that would connect with other paths along the road. 5.2 The County will support and encourage the creation of open space, through the development and implementation of zoning, subdivision and PUD regulations designed to retain and enhance existing open space uses. The project has in excess of 140 acres of public and private open spaces. 5.4 Rafting and fishing access witl be strongly encouraged during the development review process. Two public access points at each end of the PUD connecting to the fisherman's easement are proposed. 5.5 Visual corridors are considered an important physical attribute of the County and policies will reflect the need to carefully plan these areas. The entire proposal lies within the Hwy.82 View Corridor as identified in the 1984 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed layout utilizes larger lots and the 100 floodplain boundary to minimize visual impacts. POLICIES: 5 . I Developments that propose densities above one ( 1 ) dwelling unit per acre and exceed 50 dwetling units will be required to provide adequate recreational opportunities to serve the residents ofthe project. Altematives for meeting this requirement will be defined in the Subdivision Regulations. The proposal calls for over 140 acres ofopen space for use by the residents of the PUD. Additionally river access and a bike Path meet this policy. 10 5.2 Important visual corridors will be identified and appropriate policies developed to address the retainment of open space areas that link communities in the County. The Hwy.82 View Corridor as identified in the 1984 Comprehensive Plan has been respected in terms of lot layout and design. The fisherman's easement allows additional access to river bottom open space that has been created as a part of the downstream developments. 5.3 If physically possible, subdivisions and PUDs will be encouraged to design open space areas to become contiguous with existing and proposed open spaces adjacent to the project. See above comment. 5.5 With the cooperation of the Division of Wildlife, developments proposed in areas next to streams or rivers with rafting or fishing potential should dedicate easements for public access to these areas. The fisherman's easement as proposed is consistent in size with other similar easements and was developed in cooperation with the Division of Wildlife. 5.6 In order to encourage public access to rivers, streams and public lands, the County will be receptive to incentives, consistent with an overall program approved by the Board of County Commissioners, for developments that propose public access to these amenities. Two public access points at each end of the PUD connecting to the fisherman's easement are proposed. s.0(A) oPEN SPACE AND TRAILS GOAL: Garfield County shall develop, adopt and implement policies that preserve the rural landscape of the Roaring Fork Valley, existing agricultural uses, wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities in a mutually beneficial manner that respects the balance between private property rights and the needs of the community. OBJECTIVES: 5.1(A) To ensure that existing agricultural uses are not adversely impacted by development approved by Garfield CotrntY; The property to the west, the Crystal Springs Ranch, should not be adversely impacted. Restrictions should be placed on the creation of potential access to 11 private ranch property from the open space indicated on the site plan west of cR 109. 5.2(A) To ensure that wildlife habitat is a component of the review process and reasonable mitigation measures are imposed on projects that negatively impact critical habitat; The Colorado Division of Wildlife @OW) Wildlife Resource Inventory System and the Garfield County Geographic Information System (GCGIS) was utilized by the applicant to determine the potential impacts to wildlife by the proposed development. No Blue Heron or Bald Eagle habitat was identified along river corridor. The proposal calls for preservation, through dedicated open space, of the entire river frontage areas affected by the development. DOW and the applicant have created the following conditions which have been integrated into the PUD. Coryell Ranch Lots 1- 6 will have a 50 foot setback from the top of the slope above the Roaring Fork river. Landscaping will be permitted to the top of the slope. Coryelt Ranch Lots 7 - 12 will a75 foot setback from the back of each lot line. Landscaping will be permitted to the lot line. River access will be year round, with access restricted to designated areas December through March. The2 designated points of accessing the fisherman's easement are indicated on the Public Access Plan @xhibit 7) and are located at the southeast and southwest corners of the site. The river park area will be closed to snowshoes, cross county skiers, etc, from December through March. Fencing shall comply with all DOW requirements. No livestock shall be permitted in the subdivision. There will be allowed only one dog per dwelling unit with kennel restrictions. Homeowners will be encouraged to keep cats inside. 8. No development on the north side of CR 109 with the exception of a water tank and an access road. Every effort will be made to minimize damage to vegetation when water and sewer lines are installed across the river. The bike path shall be placed on the south side of CR 109 1. ) 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10. t2 Wildlife brochures shall be given to all property owners at closing. The DOW will not be held liable for wildlife damage to landscaping or plants. flomeowners shall be responsible for disposal of wildlife carcasses which may happen on their property. Proper permitting and licensing shall occur in habitat enhancement and trout stocking within private ponds. The timing of the Roaring Fork River sewer line crossing should be timed to protected the Brown Trout egg population. DOW recommends that the construction take place ideally on April 1, but if flows are too great a second alternative is the last week in November through the first week in December. All precautions should be undertaken to minimize silting of the river. The equestrian easement shall coincide with the existing trail access rather than create a new trail. 5.3(A) That the development of passive and active trails in the County should be developed in a comprehensive fashion, consistent with efforts by adjacent jurisdictions; The Development of the bike trail and any other trail should coincide with Carbondale's comprehensive bike path plan. POLICIES: 5.1(A) All projects approved adjacent to existing agricultural uses shall be required to mitigate any adverse impacts. These mitigational measures shall include some or all of the following: a) Appropriate buffering of building envelopes from corrmon property boundaries; The use of open space to provide additional buffering; Dog restrictions, including limiting the number of dogs and kenneling, prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The application complies with all above-named mitigational measures. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. b) c) 13 6.0 5.2(A) Developers proposing projects located in areas defined as critical habitat by the Colorado Division of Wildlife Resource lnformation System (WRIS) will be required to propose mitigational measures during the submittal of proposed projects. Mitigational measures shall include the following: a) Fencing and dog restrictions consistent with DOW recommendations; b) Avoidance of critical portions of the property, through the use of building envelope restrictions or cluster development concepts; c) conservation easements. The application complies with all above-named mitigational measures. AGRICT]LTTIRE GOAL: To ensure that existing agricultural uses are allowed to continue in operation and compatibility issues are addressed during project review. OBJECTIVES: Ensure the compatibility of development proposals with existing farms and ranches. The Crystal River Ranch is located adjacent to the property west of County Road 109. The applicant has indicated that this area, due to slope will be open space. Given the distance between each use, the proposal appears to be compatible. Ensure that active agricultural uses are buffered from higher-intensity adjacent uses. See previous comments. Developments adjacent to agricultural uses should be reviewed in a manner that allows for flexibility in resolving compatibility conflicts with adjacent uses. The potential exists for a conflict between open space users and the Crystal River Ranch. The access way to the water storage area could provide a trail. The remaining slopes are too steep for access. The storage tank easement should not be a public access way. WATER AI\D SEWER SER\ICES GOAL: To ensure the provision of legal, adequate, dependable, cost efflective and environmentally sound sewer and water services for new development. 6.1 6.2 6.3 7.0 t4 OBJECTIVES: 7.1 Development in areas without existing central water and sewer service will be required to provide adequate and safe provisions for these services before project approval. Domestic Water: The applicant is proposing to utilize the Coryell Ranch Well No. 13, serving a centralized water system. The application indicates that the maximum daily requirement will be 53 gpm. The pump test conducted on the well indicates that yield in excess of 1,000 gpm are possible. Staff had concerns that the current water storage at 200,000 gallons will not be sufficient fordl protection or for caretaker units as anticipated in the application. The caretaker units were removed from the application prior to the Planning Commission hearing. Wastewater Treatment: A pre-inclusion agreement exists between the applicant and the Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District for sanitation service. The District has the ability to serve the needs of the development. 7.4 Development will be required to mitigate the impact of the proposed project on existing water and sewer sYstem. Please Refer to the Preliminary Plan water and wastewater section of the staff report. 8.0 NATT]RAL ET\IVIRONMENT GOAL: Garfield County will encourage a land use pattem that recognizes the environmental sensitivity of the land, does not overburden the physical capacrty of the land and is in the best interests of the health, safety and welfare of Garfield County. OBJECTIVES: 8.1 The County of Garfield reserves the right to deny a project based on severe environmental constraints that endanger public health, safety or welfare. The applicant appears to have mitigated, to the greatest extent possible, the majority of environmental constraints through logical site planning and engineering. Portions of the lots are located on areas with moderate soil hazards.g.2 Proposed projects will be required to recognize the physical features of the land and design projects in a manner that is compatible with the physical environment. 15 The site design identifies all physical features, including topography, geology, vegetation, view sheds, adjacent development and wildlife. Garfield County will enstre that natural drainages are protected from alteration. The design proposes surface diversion into existing ditches and into three storage ponds. Care has been taken to minimize potential sedimentation impacts to the river. It appears that the drainage system as proposed is adequate. River-fronts and riparian areas are fragile components of the ecosystem and these areas require careful review in the planning process. The applicant has developed a series of open space and a conservation easement to protect fragile river areas. No permanent structures are proposed besides the sewer line river crossing. Development proposals will be required to address soil constraints unique to the proposed site. The application indicates development areas with mild to moderate soil constraints. Building envelopes defined by setbacks have been included to mitigate these conditions. Garfield County will ensure that natural, scenic and ecological resotrces and critical wildlife habitats are protected. The Division of Wildlife and the applicant worked extensively to ensure that the potentially impacted habitat and other sensitive areas have been protected. Development will be encouraged in areas with the least environmental constraints. The Midland Point portion of the PUD falls within a potential mudflow/debris hazardarea. The proposed berm mitigation method may control a flow event. It should be noted that no matter how extensively engineered, a potential for slope failure and resultant property damage will always exist. IV.MAJOR ISSTIES AND CONCERNS A. Subdivision Regulations. Planned Unit Development: As defined and regulated under Section 10:00 Planned Unit Development, the applicant is required to comply with the requirements of both the Subdivision Regulations and the PUD Section (Section 4.00) of the Garfield 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 16 B. County ZonrngResolution. The applicant is requesting simultaneous review of a PUD rlzoning application and a Preliminary Plan as provided for by Section 3:00 of the ZonrngResolution. Design and improvements standards for the planned turit development are defined in Section 4:00 of the ZonngResolution. Because the application is for both a rezoning and a preliminary plan review, the application is required to meet not only the design standards set forth in Section 4.00 of the ZonngResolution, but also the standards fourd in Section 10:00 of the Subdivision Resolution. If there is a conflict regarding design and improvements standards for a PUD subdivision between requirements of the Subdivision Resolution and Section 4.00 of the Zontng Resolution, the standards established by these Regulations rn the Subdivision Resolution shall control. If there is a conflict regarding land use or developmenf, the standards and specifications of the PUD section of the Zoning Resolution shall control Zoningz The purpose of a PUD is to permit greater design flexibility and, consequently, more creative and imaginative design for development than generally posibl. under conventional zoning and subdivision regulations. It is intended that irUOr shall be planned to insure general conformity, both in substance and location, with the goals and objectives of the master/comprehensive plan through integrated development. Applications for Planned Unit Development zoning may be made for land located in any zoning district. The site is located within the Agicultural/Residential/Rural Density (A/R/RD) zone district. Vehicular Impacts: Legal access will be provided by two access points along County Road 109. Two parking areas are proposed for the fisherman's access areas located on the northwest and south ends of the site. Parking: Four oflstreet parking spaces per unit are proposed for the Coryell Ranch portion and trvo parking spaces are proposed for Midland Point. The proposal is consistent with County standards. Traffic Generation: A traffic impact analysis prepared by Felsberg Holt & Ullevig FHU Reference # 99-022 and dated 2199 has been provided by the applicant. The report outlines two traffic scenarios, long and short range future traffic impacts. The Short range analysis analyzes traffic impacts for the year 2001, while the long range forecasts projections to 2020. The study was conducted using the methods defined in the Highway Capacity Manual, Transportation Research Board, Third Edition, 1985 (Update dlgg/).The result ofthe study is a Level of Service (LOS) Rating. The LOS rating is a qualitative assessment of traffic flow based on the total delay per C. t7 1. 2. aJ. 4. 5. vehicle at a controlled intersection. Level of service designations are described by a letter designation ranging from A to F, with LOS A representing unintemrpted flow and LOS F representing a breakdown of traffic flow with excessive congestion an delay. The following summary outlines the projected traffic By the year 20Ol , the signalized intersection of SH 1 3 3/IVIain Street, and the unsignalized intersections at CR 108/CR 109 and the two site access/ CR 109 are expected to be at a LOS B or better during both the AM and PM peak hours. By the year 2020, the signalized intersection of SH 133A4ain Street is projected to operate at a LOS D or better during both the AM and PM peak hours; at the unsignalized intersections, it is expected that the critical movements will operate at a LOS A during both the AM and PM peak hours. The Coryell Ranch development is expected to increase the volume oftraffic traveling through the intersection of SH 133/ Main Street by less than 3 percent relative to existing traffic volumes and by less than 2 percent relative to the projected 2020 traffic volumes. Relative to existing volumes, traffrc along the CR 108 approach from the west to SH 133 is projected to increase by 11 percent as a result of the additional Coryell Ranch trips. This is signifrcantly less than the 20 percent criterion stipulated in the State Highway Access Code which requires a new access to be obtained. At the intersection of SH l33/Ivlain Street in the yeat 2020, comparing background traffic delays (trafEc through the intersection, not including site generated traffic volumes) and total traffic delays (background traffic volumes plus site generated traffic volumes) the addition of the Coryell Ranch development traffic to the intersection is expected to increase the total daily per day volume through this intersection by less than one second per vehicle during both the AM and PM peak hours comparing delays. Road Impact Fee: The applicant has submitted an estimated fee of $122.00 per lot, based upon the existing road impact fee structure adopted by the Board. Water: Section 4:91 requires that a water supply plan, be submitted. Resource Engineering has supplied a water supply plan with the application. The plan meets the technical requirements for Preliminary Plan. The following sunmary details the report: D. 18 Water Supply: The Coryell Ranch Well No. 13 is located on the cul-de-sac at the end of Coryell Ranch Road. A well permit, No. 51447-F has been issued for the well. The permit allows for a maximum pumping rate of ll2 GPM and is limited for the service of 75 single family dwelling units and the irrigation of not more than 51,500 squre feet (1.18 acres) of garden and lawn. Annual ground water depletion is limited to 38.12 AF (12,420,000 gallons). The Augmentation is via a water allotment contracVlease with the West Divide Water Conservancy District (Contract #990220CRC(a)) activated l/28/99. The contract indicates an augmentation of 38 .12 acre feet. As indicated on page 2 of the contract, states "It is wrderstood that any quantity allotted from the direct flow, storage or otherwise, to the Applicant by the District will be limited by the priority of the District's decrees and by the physical and legal availability of water from District's sources. Any quantity allotted will only be provided so long as the Applicant fully complies with all ofthe terms and conditions of this contract/1ease." The zoning regulations require that a subdivision have a legal and adequate water supply in perpetuity. The previous language requires the applicant to maintain a contract in perpetuity too. The homeowners association needs to have control of the water rights immediately. The applicant has filed awater rights plan for augmentation Case No. 98CW3l0 and anticipates a decree l.r;'1999. The plan anticipates the existing senior irrigation water and West Divide Water Conservancy District for all augrnentation of the Coryell Ranch Well # 13. The applicant has indicated that after the decree is entered, the contract water will be used to augment in-house domestic depletions when Avalanche Canal and Siphon is out ofpriority, and to augment evaporation from the Aspen Glen Lakes nos 1 through 3 during the non-irrigation season. Dry up credits from the Southard-Cavanaugh and Kaiser-Sievers are anticipated for augmentation of evaporative losses during the inigation season. Anticipated augmentation requirements at full build-out will be 7.47 AF annually, with 5.2 AF is attributable to evaporation loss and2.27 AF of domestic in-house use. The County considers an adequate sorrce of water to be an average or no less than 3.5 people per dwelling unit, using 100 gallons of water per person, per day. Water Treatment: Section 9:51 requires that an adequate potable and inigation water supply be available to all lots within a subdivision, taking into consideration peak demands to service total development population, irrigation uses, and adequate fire protection requirements in accordance with recognized and customary engineering standards. The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment has determined that the only treatment required for the Coryell Well #13 is disinfection. The proposal calls for Chlorination to treat the water. A well pump station is proposed t9 Water Storage: The water system will be served by a 200,000 gallon above-ground storage tank located west of CR 109 in the Utility Zone District identified within the open space area. The application indicates the following usage projections: Eoualization Use of 25 % of Maximum Day Demand 0.25% x 534 gpm x 1440 mnlday = 19,080 gallons tu Use 1000 gpm fire flow for a}-tu. Duration 1000 gpm x 2 hrs x 60 min/tu: 120,000 Emersencv Use 2 x Average Day Demand 2 x 2l gpm x 1440 mn/day : 60,480 gallons Estimated Required Storage: I99,560 gallons. The county standard for water use has been an estimation of 350 gallons per residential use per day. This assumption is based on an average of 3.5 people using 100 gallons per day. The project will generate a total of 72 dwelling trnits. Countv Estimation Use 350 gal per house hold per day 350 gal x72:25,200 gallons Emergency Flows 2x25,200: 50,400 This estimation is much cruder than the equalization method. The discrepancy is a matter of accuracy. It has been noted that the proposed storage capacity will limit the average square foot per dwelling unit to 3,600 square feet due to a lack of emergency pressure for larger units. Distribution System: The delivery system is proposed to consist of a 200,000 gallon storage tank with a 10" transmission line connecting to a network of 8" distribution lines with 1" service lines. The system is designed to provide 1,000 gpm at 20 psi throughout the system. Normal system pressures will range from 35 to a maximum of 75 psi, depending on water tank surface levels. Raw Water Irrigation: The Coryell Ranch portion of the PUD will be served by existing raw water in the Southard-Cavanaugh and Kaiser-Sievers ditches. It is assumed individual pump stations will be placed for each lot. Flow restriction meters should be installed to ensure proper draw. The Midland Point portion of the PUD is to be served by a pressurized raw water delivery system. A pump house located near the intersection of Midland Point Road 20 and CR 109 will deliver a maximum flow of 220 gpm at a total dynamic head of 60 feet. A variable frequency drive will be installed to meet actual demand at any given time. A looped delivery system consisting of a 6" main flowing to a network of 4" secondary lines and 3" lines serving individual units. Each house tap will have an electronic valve for service and check valves will be installed on the secondary lines for maintenance and purge as may be required. Ownership & Financing: The system as proposed is intended to operate as an independent system. The system has been designed to the standards of the Roaring Fork Water & Sanitation District and an easement will be provided for a potential future connection. The applicant intends to construct and bear the total costs for installation of the system. All facilities are intended to be conveyed to the homeowners associations. The Roaring Fork Water & Sanitation District has been approached by the applicant as a potential future service provider who could take over operations of the proposed system if desired by the homeowners associations. A service plan amendment to the Roaring Fork Water & Sanitation District would be required and to date, no such request has been received. E. Wastewater: The application has provided a sanitary sewage disposal plan summarized as follows: Wastewater Collection: The applicant is proposing to centrally collect wastewater and transfer the effluent via a lift station across the Roaring Fork River to the Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District's wastewater treatment facility located in the Aspen Glen PUD. Wastewater will be collected through a series of 8" sanitary sewer lines located either in the streets or in easements located along the sides or in the rear of lots. Interceptors and collection systems have been designed to flow at a maximum depth of one half full. Manhole spacing has been limited to 400 feet. Sanitary service laterals are proposed to be 4" lines entering the mains at wye connections. Treatment: The Roaring Fork River to the Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District's wastewater treatment facility was permitted in 1994. The service plan anticipated service to the Coryell and will allow forthe 72 additional EQRproposed by the project. A pre inclusion agreement (Appendix I) has been provided by the applicant which sets forth the terms and conditions upon which all of the Coryell Ranch PUD will be annexed into the District. Ownership & Financing: The applicant intends to bear all costs of installation of all wastewater infrastructure. Upon completion of the project, the applicant will 2t F. G. convey and dedicate all facilities to the Roaring Fork Water & Sanitation District. State Health Standards. The Colorado Department ofHealth regulates the Roaring Fork Water & Sanitation District wastewater facility. The plant is cturently operating tnrder Discharge Permit # CO-0044750. Drainage: The application addresses (Pgs. 60-65) both on and off site drainage impacts and the methods of mitigation employed. For specific drainage element specifics please see Pg. 63. Off Site: Three major areas comprise the potential offsite impact areas, the Roaring Fork and Crystal rivers, the basins southwest of CR 109 and existing irrigation ditches.Impacts to the rivers are addressed by the applicant, who has indicated that there will be no residential development in the flood plain area. The placement of the sanitary sewer force main link to the Roaring Fork Water & Sanitation District and construction of a pond are the only floodplain alterations proposed. The County Engineer has commented on the design of the force main and river crossing be encased in a reinforced system of steel or concrete to prevent any future potential for erosion or leakage. The applicant has further indicated that there will be no permanent fiIl in the floodplain. Construction of the force main will require a nationwide Army Corps of Engineers Permit. Basins: The proposal calls for the placement of new culverts under CR 109 south and west of the road to allow for minor tributary flows to be diverted into the Kaiser- Sievers Ditch and conveyed northward. One exception is a proposed 36" culvert to be located near the diversion berm constructed by Garfield County following the 1998 slope failtre across CR 109. The culvert would allow increased drainage flows created by re-contouring caused by the failure to be diverted directly across the proposed development rather than being diverted into the Kaiser-Sievers Ditch and conveyed northward. Overflow controls are proposed for the Kaiser-Sievers Ditch to allow for substantial rises in the water elevation due to either blockage or increased runoff. This water would be diverted into the Coryell Ranch drainage system. Ditches: Two major irrigation ditches currently exist on site; the Kaiser-Sievers Ditch and the Southard-Cavanaugh Ditch. The Kaiser-Sievers Ditch is decreed for 22.4 cfs and originates at the Crystal River entering the site on the southern portion of the property. The following changes to the ditch are proposed: The intersection of County Road 109 and the proposed Coryell Ranch Road will 22 H. require a culvert. An overflodturn-out structure is proposed to intercept the previously mentioned debris fan drainage and a separate overflodtum-out structure is proposed for the intersection of CR 109 and Midland Point road. Many sections of the ditch will require culverting given the proposed CR 109 design. The Southard-Cavanaugh Ditch also originates from the Crystal River and is decreed for I2.4 cfs. Historical flows in the ditch exceeded the current decreed flowage and will require placement of an overfloilturn-out structure to reduce flows through the southem entrance to the project. The ditch will require extensive piping and rerouting including up-sizing ofpipe diameters north ofthe overflodtum-out structure to carry potential increased flows created by rtrnoff from overflow of the Kaiser-Sievers Ditch. On-Site: The Coryell Ranch Drainage Plan primarily utilizes dual purpose drainage elements for raw water inigation and storm water runoff flows. The application represents that due to the lower overall density of the project the proposal will produce less runoffthan typical development. All elements were designed for a 25 year peak flood event and 100 year events were checked to ensure that there would be no resultant property damage due to such an event. Quality: The application includes a Stormwater Quality Plan intended to protect wetland and riparian areas as well as water quality in the Roaring Fork and Crystal rivers. The plan calls for runoff to be routed through several large ponds where sedimentation can occur prior to frrther discharge. The Colorado Geological Survey has noted that two of the ponds do not lie within mapped subsidence depression areas and may be subject to hydrocompression due to compaction from wetting. Standing water may exacerbate water introduction into the evaporitic bedrock and increase rates of dissolution and subsidence. If the ponds are to be lined, their design should accommodate minor settlement. The application indicates that charurel linings on steep slopes and at culvert outlets will be used to prevent scour. Temporary erosion controls will be used during construction as required by the County in accordance to typical mitigation requirements as defined in a Subdivision Improvements Agreement. Soils & Geology: The Subdivision Resolution requires that information be provided in the application: Geology: The applicant has submitted a description and illustration by CTL Thompson, consulting engineers (Job No. GS-2641 Part tr) which details the bedrock lithology and the stratigraphy of overlaying unconsolidated materials and indicates 23 potential development problems resulting from groundwater, subsidence, instability in road excavations and fills, expansive soils, drainage patterns and structural bearing strength. The report indicates the following summary conclusions: CTL discovered no geologic or geotechnical constraint that would preclude the planned site development. The report indicates that the subsoil conditions are in general, favorable for the proposed residential development. Areas of potential geologic hazards have been identified and are discussed in Job No. GS-26 47 Partl. The applicant included the results of Part I into the site design to mitigate through the placement of open space and easement areas potential geologic hazards. The boring and pit tests performed by CTL penetrated asurficial mantle of organic sand and clay underlain by dense to very dense, moist, silty to clayey gravels with cobble and bolder with thin to moderately thick lenses of medium dense to dense, silty to clayey sands with gravels and occasional cobbles. A 3.5 foot thick and 1 foot thick layer of silty to sandy clays were found in test hole 3 and test pit 4, below the organic soils, above native gravels. (See Appendix F, Geotechnical) CTL determined that the natural clays are moderately compressible and that the natural gravels and sands possess a low consolidation potential. CTL anticipates the recommended use of spread footings placed on native gravels for the majority of parcels within the PUD. Extending of footing excavation to gravels and sands and replacement with structural fill built with on site gravels or sands may be recommended where clays are found at footing elevations. CTL recommends that detailed soils and foundation investigations should be performed on a lot by lot basis to determine the appropriate foundation type and to develop design criteria. CTL's preliminary data indicates concrete slabs-on grade floors placed on gravels or sands will perform satisfactorily if the soils below slabs are not wetted. Where clays occur at floor subgrade elevation it may be recommended to remove and replace the upper I to 2 feet of the clay with granular structural fill. CTL has determined that the gravels and sands will provide good subgrade support for pavements and were found at planned subgrade elevations should result in economical, minimal thickness pavement sections. Thicker pavements or removal of 12 to 18 inches of clay and replacement with gravels and sands may be recommended in those areas where clays were found at planned subgrade elevations. CTL has determined that control of surface drainage is important to the performance offoundations and interior and exterior slabs-on-grade. Surface drainage should be designed to provide rapid removal of surface runoffaway from buildings and roads. 24 Soils: The applicant has included a National Cooperative Soil Survey, from the U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service, and has included a table of interpretations as required. Please see Exhibit 2l ardPg.57. The 6 soils types identified in the report describe the tlree distinct areas of the property. The steep slopes to the west comprise Almy and Tridwell-Brownsto Loams commonly found on slopes of l-l2o/o ail,12-50o/u The central portion of the site running north to south is comprised of Evenstonloam and Atencio-Azeltine Complex found on slopes of 6-25Yo and3-6Yr. The lower river wetland and riparian areas are made up of Fluvaquents found on slopes of 0-10%. The applicant has determined through studies of far gteater detail the portions of the property which are most suited for development. Please See Appendix F. Geologic Hazards: The Subdivision Resolution requires that land subject to identified natural hazards, such as falling rock, land slides, snow slides, mud flows, radiation, flooding or high water tables, shall not be platted for any use other than open space or an uninhabitable portion of a lot over two (2) acres, unless mitigation is proposed by a Colorado registered professional engineer qualified to do such which another debris Fire Protection: The property is located within the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District. The District has noted that emergency response would come from Station I in Carbondale and Station 4 located on CR 154. The District believes the road layout is adequate for fire apparatus. The District would like to see uniform and sequential addressing for the entire PUD and that the developer submit an addressing plan to County for review by the appropriate emergency response agencies. fire (UFC) requires a minimum pU@IIons for a 3,600 square foot one and two family dwelling. If structures in excess of this size are to be developed, additional capacity will be required at the rates set forth in the UFC Appendix Itr-A: Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings and with fire hydrant locations in accordance with UFC Appendix Itr-A: Fire Hydrant Location & Spacing. J. Vegetation: The application includes a map and description of plant associations and indicates that the property consists of four distinct vegetation types. The area south of CR 109 is comprised of pinon-juniper with an understory of Bunch, Indian and Winter Wheat and other native grasses. The lower slope east of CR 109 is characterupd by introduced and native grasses typical of once-productive agricultural lands. The wetland and riparian areas along the Crystal and Roaring Fork rivers are 25 design. - - II K. dominated by Cottonwood, Willows, Service Berry and isolated stands of Choke Cherry and Douglas Fur. Cottonwood have migrated along portion of both ditches creating isolated stands. Exhibit 22,Yegetation and Pg. 58. -IMildlife: The Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW) Wildlife Resource Inventory System and the Garfield County Geographic Information System (GCGIS) was utilized by the applicant to determine the potential impacts to wildlife by the proposed development. No Blue Heron or Bald Eagle habitat was identified along establish an Average Daily Traffic (ADT). ine the applicable data identified in the Road L. R?ad lmnact,Iees:, Section 4:94 requires that oflsite road impacts be evaluated for sub-clFiSiofls through the completion of a traffic study identifuing the volume of trafEc generated from the development, based on Trip Generation Rate calculations utilizing the most current Institute of Traffic Engineers, Trip Generation Manual, to -M.Natural Environment / Open Space: The Subdivision Regulations require that deve shall g.BEf igUUn extenf4ossi hl e, - ^rr rra I features rivers, streams and trees. Where appropriate,rock req owners to preserve these features. In no case can lots be designed such that a dwelling unit will be located closer than thirty feet (30') to a live stream, lake or pond, regardless of the fact that floodplain regulations may allow dwelling units located closer in some instances. The applicant has included appropriate setbacks from all proposed ponds, and is respecting the 100 year floodplain boundary. The Subdivision ations also that 1C E-a part of any proposal where it is determined to be appropriate by the Board of County Commissioners. The applicant is providing a pub the Roaring Fork river with t'wo points of access and parking and also prov@&g easement along the Crystal river. A bike path, separate d from CR 109 is also proposed. Internal private open space is also proposed for the project. The design avoids development in areas of significant wildlife and riparian habitat as well as view 26 water tank and access road west of CR 109. Please see-uafi ual-veeetation and to thE N. corridors. Areas of significant slope and areas of severe soil hazards have also been included. Total open space dedication for the project is approximately. 144.785 representing 55.8 percent of the entire property. The Zoning Resolution requires twenty-five percent (25%) of the total area within the boundary of any PUD be devoted to Common Open Space, which this application meets. The Board, upon consideration of county land use, circulation and public facilities, the future requirements due from impacts created by the proposed subdivision on the RE-l school dishict, can require the applicant to provide sites and land areas or cash -inJieu suitable for schools and parks when such are reasonably necessary to service the proposed subdivision. It has been the practice of the Cotrnty to only require a $200 per lot created fee. The County is considering the adoption of a new formula based on a request by the RE-1 School District. All maintenance of open space will be the responsibility of the Homeowner's association withthe exception ofthe conservation easement, that is the responsibility of the Roaring Fork Conservancy. Lot Design: The Zoning Resolution requires that lot size, width, depth and shape shall be appropriate for the type of development proposed and shall meet or exceed the minimum lot size requirements of the Garfield County Zonrng Resolution or PUD regulations which the applicant has complied with. The following lot restrictions by zone are as follows: Low Density Resid en tial Zone Dis trict- pp$!ggg) Floor Area Ratio: .25 Minimum Setback: Front 35 feet, rear 35 feet, Side Yard : l0 feet or % height of principal building, whichever is greater Corner Lot Minimum Site Yard Abutting Private Street: 20 feet from roadway right-of-way Minimum Lot Depth: 200 feet Minimum Lot Width: 100 feet (at building setback) Medium Density Residential Zone District-.fl\fu19\- Midland Point MinimumtotRrffit 27 Minimum Lot P. Maximum Floor Area Ratio: .25 Minimum Setback: Front 30 feet, Rear 20 feet, Side Yard : l0 feet or % height of principal structure, whichever is greater Corner Lot Minimum Site Yard Abutting Private Street: 20 feet from roadway right-of-way Minimum Lot Depth: 80 feet Minimum Lot Width: 110 feet (at building setback) The Zonrng Resolution also requires that Corner lots for residential use shall have extra width to permit the required building setback from both roads which the applicant has provided for. -.B.aneLbfldrrq-serrarat" ".frr"ces on CR l0q, The sln portron serving the larger estate lots will have gravel shoulders with drainage swales while the Midland Point portion will have sidewalks, curb and gutter. Typical road profiles indicate 3" asphalt cap over 6" Class 6 aggregate base course. In areas of moderate subsidence risk, a 3 foot sub excavation and placement of compacted granular structural fill will be utilized to mitigate this potentialhazard. All roads in the subdivision have been designed in accordance with Garfield Coturty Roadway Design Standards contained in Section 9:35 of the Subdivision Regulations. Typical tum radii are 25 feet at intersections and cul-de-sacs. Due to the lack of slope on the property, no significant cut and fill will be required. Section 9:32.4 requires that Cul-de-sacs and dead end streets may be designed under the following circumstances : A. Cul-de-sacs may be permitted provided they are not more than six hundred feet (600') in length and have a turnarourd radius of not less than forty-five feet (45') from the center of the cul-de-sac to rad edge and frfty foot (50') right-of-way for residential development and not less than seventy-five foot (75') right-of-way for commerciaUindustrial development where tractor trailer trucks will enter the property or by providing a T-shaped tumaround with a minimum tuming radius of fifty feet (50') for residential development and seventy-five feet (75') for commercial/industrial development where tractor trailer trucks will enter the property. The Board may approve longer cul- de-sacs for topographical reasons and it can be proved that fire protection and emergency egress and access is provided as a part of the longer design. 28 the The PUD regulations allow for an applicant to request a variance from design standards required by code. The applicant is requesting a variance to this standard. Stonefly Road, which extends from Coryell Ranch Road to the westem reaches of the property, exceed the 600 foot limitation.has on the CR 109 with near the topographical reasons. between the Mi Point and The applicant is proposing that all streets within the PUD be private in nature, subject to appropriate easements for access by emergency service vehicles and personnel. No gates are planned for either portion of the PUD. All maintenance of the roadways will be the responsibility of the Homeowner's Association. O. Preliminary Plan: The Preliminary Plan meets the minimum requirements of the regulations as indicated in Section 4:41. Expansion Parcels: Two parcels identified as the Kennedy and Tomcat Expansion Parcel, are to be transferred to the Respective Adjoining property owners. Transfer ofthese lands do not adversely affect the overall scope ofthe proposal. PUD Zoning: The purpose of a PUD is to permit greater design flexibility and, consequently, more creative and imaginative design for development than generally possible under conventional zonrng and subdivision regulations. The regulations require Zonngtext to gurde the development of the PUD and to ensure that the high quality of design which the process creates, will be enforceable by the County and will be maintained in all stages of the development's life. The proposal details six criteria by which the site design was guided. The criteria are as follows: 1. The development scenario should be sensitive to the 100 year flood plain and associated riparian areas and avoid these areas to the maximum extent possible; 2. All building envelopes and road alignments should avoid site-specific geotechnical constraints to the maximum extent possible; 3. The Division of Wildlife guidelines and recommendations regarding wildlife constraints be included in the design process to ensure the protection of existing wildlife habitat; the P. a. The request can only be allowed if emergency access and egress are provided and for 29 4. Steep slopes should be avoided to minimize disturbance to natural vegetation and drainage Patterns; 5. The project should include a mix of housing types, and integrate the necessary affordable housing mitigation requirements on-site if possible; 6. The lot design should incorporate a sensitivity to adjacent land uses and the goals of adjacent communities. The Illustrative Site plan @xhibit B) has identified and mitigated the potential negative impacts to view-sheds, wetland and riparian areas, potential geohazatd conflicts, comprehensive plan compliance and severe slope areas through placement of building "rrr.iop"r, creation of open space and the siting of roads. The applicant is proposing five zone districts within the puD. The Preliminary Plan submitted will also regulate the placement of houses but, all setbacks need to be included in the zone text following sunmary identifies the five districts: 4''od* 1. Uses by right: Single Family residential uses plus accessory uses, including detached guest and/or caretaker's quarters; home occupation' Uses, Conditional: None Uses, Special: None Minimum Lot Area: Two (2) acres Floor Area Ratio: .25 Minimum Setback: Front 35 feet, rear 35 feet, Side Yard: height of principal building, whichever is greater Corner Lot Minimum Site Yard Abutting Private Street: roadway right-of-way Minimum Lot Depth: 200 feet Minimum Lot Width: 100 feet (at building setback) Maximum Height: Thirty Two (32) Feet l0 feet or Yz 20 feet from Low Density Residential Zone District- (LDR Zone) - Coryell Ranch 30 Minimum Off- Street Parking ::4 spaces 2.Medium Density Residential Zone District- (MDR Zone)- Midland Point Uses by right: Single Family residential uses plus accessory uses, except guest and/or caretaker's quarters; home occupation. LJses, Conditional: None IJses, Special: None Minimum Lot Area: 13,000 square feet Maximum Floor Area Ratio: .25 Minimum Setback: Front 30 feet, Rear 20 feet, Side Yard = l0 feet or % height of principal structure, whichever is greater Corner Lot Minimum Site Yard Abutting Private Street: 20 feet from roadway right-of-way Minimum Lot Depth: 80 feet Minimum Lot Width: 110 feet (at building setback) Maximum Height: Twenty Five (25) Feet Minimum Off- Street Parking::4 spaces J.ffordahle lfnrr"i-g - 'o hisfricf- (AH ZOne) Uses by right: Deed Restricted, Appreciation-Capped Duplex and Single- family dwelling and customary accessory uses; home occupations IJses, Conditional : None Uses, Special: None Minimum Lot Area: .25 Acres Maximum Floor Area Ratio: .35 Minimum Setback: Front 25 feet, Rear 25 feet, Side Yard = 0 feet (Common Wall) or 10 feet for Single Family Lots. 31 Minimum Lot Depth: 125 feet Minimum Lot Width: 85 feet Maximum Height: Twenty Five (25) Feet Minimum Off-Street Parking: OPEN SPACE ZOI\E DISTRICT- Uses by right: Open Space, Passive and Active Recreation, and typical open space accessory uses including but not limited to barbecues, shelters, gazebos and other uses not intended for residency Uses, Conditional: None Uses, Special: None Minimum Lot Area: .10 Acres Minimum Setback: None Maximum Height: Twenty Five (25) Feet 5.UTILITY ZOI\E DISTRICT Uses by right: Utilities, including but stations, water tanks and access roads. IJses, Conditional: None Uses, Special: None Minimum Lot Area: .10 Acres Minimum Setback:None Maximum Height: Thirty (30) Feet not limited to pump houses, lift Internal Compatibility: The ZonngResolution recognizes that certain individual land uses, regardless of their adherence to all the design elements provided for in the code, might not exist compatibly with one another. During review, a proposed PUD is considered from the point of view ofthe relationship and compatibility ofthe individual elements of the Plan, and :2 spaces 4. 32 no PUD should be approved which contains incompatible elements. The project contains a mix of residential lot sizes and housing types which appear to be compatible infemally and with adjacent uses. Building Height: The Zoning Resolution provides for an increase above the maximum permitted for like buildings in other zone districts in relation to the following characteristics of the proposed building: (1) Its geographical location; (2) The probable effect on surounding slopes and mountainous terrain; (3) Unreasonable adverse visual effect on adjacent sites or other areas in the immediate vicinity; (4) Potential problems for adjacent sites caused by shadows, loss of air circulation or loss of view; (5) Influence on the general vicinity, with regard to extreme confiast, vistas and open space; and (6) Uses within the proposed building. The Building height in the Coryell Ranch portion of the p which is the same as the adjacent portions of the Aspen Glen PUD. The Midland Point portion of the PUD proposes a hei@ the adjacent A/R/RD zone district. The applicant has requested a variance to these requirements in the supplemental documentation submitted to the Planning v.RECOMMEITIDED FIIIDINGS : 1.That proper posting and public notice was provided as required for the hearing before the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners. That the hearing before the Garfield County 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 that meeting. That for the above stated and other reasons, the proposed preliminary plan is in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County. That the application is in conformance with the Garfield County ZonrngResolution of 1978, as amended, and the Garfield Cotrnty Subdivision Resolution of 1984, as amended. 2. 3. 4. 33 the supplemental informatiq!-as beinred=equate to address the PUD requirements. VII. RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL of the PUD Plan andZone District Amendment and the Preliminary Plan of the Coryell Ranch PUD, subject to the following conditions: PUD ZOr\-E REQUEST CONDITTONS OF APPROVAL FOR CORYELL RANCH -F 1. 2. 3. All representations made by the Applicant at the Public Hearing and in the Application shall be considered conditions of approval, unless specified otherwise by the Board including, but not limited to, the following items listed below. That the development shall not occur in stages. That the access road to the storage tank adhere to the revegetation and geotechnical plans ( CTL Thompson report 29 January 1999) as submitted. The maximum height of structures within the Coryell Ranch portion of the PUD is limited to thirty two (32) feet. The maximum height of structures within the Midland Point portion of the PUD is limited to twenty five (25) feet. The construction of all community facilities shall be undertaken in a single phase. The PUD shall contain no fractional time ownership of any dwelling unit. The PUD Plan as indicated as Exhibit 16, shall not be altered without County approval and full amendment review. The maximum number of dwelling units within the PUD shall be seventy two (72) with sixty five (65) free market and seven (7) affordable units. No commercial uses, other than those defined as Home Occupation, shall be permissive uses within the PUD. The PUD Plan as indicated as Exhibit 16 shall prohibit, to the most reasonable extent, any access, either public or private to the islands identified north of Lots 1, 2 and 3 by covenant and signs on the islands. The PUD Plan shall prohibit non-maintenance oriented access to the water tower access road south of County Road 109. 6. 7. 8. 4. 5. 9. 10. 11. 12. M- oifff'rffi,K*'/l h ,t-t" -:/ag*v*'/4 13. The applicant shall provide a more detailed single phase construction schedule, and I shall file the final piats for both portions of the subdivision simultaneously. I 14. The applicant shall adhere to the requirements and recommendation of the I nngineering Report prepared by Schmueser Gordon Meyer, March 1999 as submitted I in the application for the development of the preliminary plan' I 15. The development and construction shall follow Best Management Practices and shall I minimize to the extent possible, potential impacts to County Road 109 and to I adjoining propertY owners. I 16. The maintenance of open space, including public access areas shall be the I responsibility of the Midland Point and Coryell Ranch Homeowners Association., I burexcludini the Conservation Easement which will be maintained by the Roaring I Fork ConservancY, I 17. The applicant shall compensate the County for retention of an independent I geotechnical engineer to review and monitor all debris flow mitigation measure A I installations and all improvements affecting County Road 109 as identified in the \5tn I CTL Thompson letter dated 3 March 1999 and as identified on the Master '-rl'| Drainage Plan. ,()l I 18. The applicant shall place signs along the fisherman's easement north of the Lot 9 and W I ; ;#ffi;:p.r, rpr.., p.or,iuitinglpen fires and littering. ur I PRELIN/ilNARY PLAN COI\DITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR THE CORYELL I RANCH PtiD I 1 All representations made by the applicant at the public hearing and in the Application I shall be considered conditions of approval, unless specified otherwise by the Board I including, but not limited to, the following items listed below. 2. At fural plat, the applicant shall make one (1) location on the northwest and one (1) location on the southeast end of the PUD available for public access for fishing, including improvement of the public parking area identified on the site plan. 3. The applicant shall adhere to the recommendations of the Division of Wildlife as indicated in the letters dated 2May 1999 and 6 June 1999' 4. At the time of Preliminary Plan consideration by the Board of County Commissioners, the applicant shall provide proof of security for the sewer taps to be obtained from the Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District. 35 5. 6. The applicant shall pay the appropriate impact fees as determined by the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District prior to recording of a fural plat. [Section 5:31 (If] The applicant shall pay fifty (50) percent of the appropriate road impact fees at the time of final plat approval with the remaining frfty (50) percent due at the time of issuance of a building permit. [Section 4:92] The applicant shall pay the appropriate school site acquisition fee as determined by the nb--t School Disirict and adopted by Garfield County at the time of final plat approval. [Section 5:31 (H)] All development shall conform with the water system design as set forth in the Coryell Ranch and Midland Point Water Supply Plan from Resource Engineering dated 3 March 1999. [Section 4:91 (B)] No dwelling shall exceed 3600 sQ.ft., unless the watsr system becomes a paspf fie "wfr!iltytr ffilwnPY.rct.ii?b@liZs ur/ dtre lar The Subdivision Improvement Agrcement at the time of final plat shall compensate the County for retention of an independent geotechnical engineer to review and monitor all debris flow mitigation measure installations and all improvements affecting County Road 109 as identified in the CTL Thompson letter dated 3 March 1999 andas identified on the Master Drainage Plan' The applicant shall adhere to the recommendations contained in the letters from the cotoraJo State Geological survey dated 17 May 1999 and 18 May 1999. At final plat, the design shall comply with the recommendations for mitigation of settlement and distresr to brritairrgs, roadways, and utilities as contained within the CTL Thompson report of 29 January 1999 and shall be adhered to during site construction. [Sections 4:60(E) and a:70(A)] The final plat, shall include a vicinity map from the U.S.G.S. quadrangle on the final plat map indicating the entire area of the PUD. [Section 4'50'E]' The final ptat shall locate the proposed duplex structure building envelopes on the plan sheet [Section 9.20]. The applicant shall be responsible for the cost of developing the 10'wide bike path within the 15'wide easement on the preliminary plan' The applicant shall post a letter of credit in an amount to be set by an engineers cost estimaie to the satisiaction of the Board of County Commissioners prior to final plat. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. t4. 15. t2. 13. 36 16. t7. 18. t9. 20. Any proposed accessory structure as allowed by right in the Open Space Zone District, shall obtain written site approval from the Division of Wildlife, District Wildlife Manager. The Roaring Fork River sewer line crossing shall be encased in a steel reinforced system (concrete or steel) to prevent any possible separation of sewage lines in the event offlooding, channel changes, or unforseen erosion. A more definitive description shall be added to the typical cross sections to assure that subgrade compaction or fill will be accomplishedat95%o per ASHTO-180 and include the depth of this compactive effort. At the time of final plat, the applicant shall provide evidence of the instrument through which the 6.29 acre conservation easement will be created and conveyed. All covenants shall indicate that no permanent structures, including those structures physically connected to the primary building shall be permissive outside any approved building envelope within any residential zone district within the PUD. The applicant shall indicate on the final plat the ten (10) foot fishermen's easement. The final plat shall indicate the forty (40) foot access easement to the expansion parcels. The existing access easements to the expansion parcels shall be abandoned at the time of final certification of completeness of subdivision improvements. The applicant shall obtain all necessary access permits from the County Road and Bridge Department for access to County Road 109. All on-site residential parking within the PUD shall be contained within the individual lots, except for the fisherman's easement parking areas. All road design standards shall meet County Requirements and obtain County Engineer approval prior to final plat. The final plat shall indicate all access to public rights-of-way and any proposed easements for setbacks, drainage, irrigation, access or utilities. The applicant shall convey the seven (7) "affordable" units as indicated in the application to the appropriate entrty at time of final plat. 2t. 22. 37 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29.The following Plat Notes shall be incorporated onto the final plat: "Control of noxious weeds is the responsibility of the property owner." "One (l) dog will be allowed for each residential unit within a subdivision and the dog shall be required to be confined within the owners property boundaries." "No open hearth solid-fuel fueplaces wilt be allowed anywhere within an exemption. One (1) new solid-fuel burning stove as defied by C.R.S. 25-7-401, et. seq., and the regulations promulgated thereunder, will be allowed in any dwelling unit. All dwelling urits will be allowed an unrestricted number of natural gas burning stoves and appliances". "All exterior lighting be the minimum amount necessary and that all exterior lighting be directed inward, towards the interior of the subdivision, except that provisions may be made to allow for safety lighting that goes beyond the property boundaries". " Site specific engineering may be required to mitigate potential hazards identified inthe Preliminary Geotechnical lnvestigation for Coryell Ranchby CTl/Thompson, Inc.29 January 1999, Job. No GS-2647,Partln." h r$4/ * y'-n lt qtul 2 L*y;, /tb tu,# z /Ul6-".?/rnr4.3 38 Garlrondale & Flural Fire Protection Distric;t 3@ Meadowood Drive Carbondale, CO 81623 (s70) 963-2€1 Fax (970) 963-0569 May I l,1999 Mark Bean Garfield County Planning Department 109 8th Street, Suite 303 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 RE: CorTell Ranch PUD, Preliminaly Plan Dear Mark. I reviewed the sketch plan application for the Coryell Ranch PUD I would offer the following cornments. EmergencY Resoonse Err,.rg.*y response to the development would come from Station I in Carbondale and Station 4 located on County Road 154. Access The general road layout appears to be adequate for fire apparatus. Addressine fne .rrreni county policy is to address PUDs using the same system as for the rural county roads. In the past varying systems have been used. Some existing subdivisions use more than one system (i.e., Aspen Glen, Dakota Subdivision, Ranch at Roaring Fork). This has resulted in considerable confusion in locating homes during emergencies (especially medical emergencies). The current addressing system which is based upon distances can be especially confusing within PUDs which often contain very short and/or looped roads. We would like to see addresses assigned uniformly and sequentially within the PUDs rather than being assigned based upon distance. We propose that the developer submit an addressing plan for review by the County and appropriate emergency response agencies. RECEIVEDltAY 121999 -a?- Water Supolies for Fire Protection The proposed water system consists of a 200,000 gallon storage tank with proposed minimum fire flows of 1000 gallons per minute. The Uniform Fire Code requires a minimum flow of 1000 gallons per minute for one and nvo family dwellings not exceeding 3,600 sqwre feet. I ttssume that dwellings Iarger than 3,600 square feet will be built in the development, in which case higher flows would be required depending upon building size and type of building construction. Required fire flows for the project should be in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code (UFC) Appendix III-A: Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings, with fire hydrants located in accordance with UFC Appendix III-B: Fire Hydrant Locations and Spacing. Please contact me if you have any questions. Sincerelv. 4,///w Bill Gavette Fire Marshal -40- DIVISION OF WILDLIFE AN EOUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER John W. Mumma, Director 6060 Broadway Denver, Colorado 80216 Telephone: (303) 297-1 1 92 5-2-99 Garfield County Plarning 109 8th Sr, Suite 303 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 RE: Coryell RanchPUD Dear John: The Coryell Ranch lies within mule deer winter range wi0r use increasrng during the fall as deer come d the mesa above to gra*- in the fields. It also lies within elk winter range. Elk use is throughout the wefland and pond rea as rarcll as in the fields. Elk are also dtracted to the fields by the cdtle feed lines d the agricultural operation Baldeagles use the properlyforfeedingandrest perch sites locatedalongtheriver adjacent to the ponds and wetlands as well as in the cottonwood tree located along the access drive and the ponderosa tee located along the top of the nver bank at the northwest corner of the property. Eagle use begtns mid-late November and extends through N4arch/early April. A variety of other small mammals and birds utilize the property, especially the wetlands and ponds. The rvetlands/ponds and the riparian area along the Roaring Fork River and Crystal River are the most valuable and sensitive habiat tj,pes. The applicant and I have met several times on site and agreed to the measures as outlined in appendix H and on page 60 d the application. These measures will help to minimize impacts to wildlife. In addition, I would like to make the following comments and recommendations der reviewing the final plan: l. The wetlands and ripanan areas are the most sensitive and valuable habitat types, which are used extensively by bald eagles in the winter. As we continually build along the rivers, wildlife use, especially bald eagle use, will depend whether they can adag to the human encroachment into these areas and the amount dhuman disturbance. Certain restrictions re recommended to help minimize this disturbance. It becomes critical for the chance d continued eagle use, as well as other wildlife, that these recommendations be implementd as well as strictly enforced If they are implemented but not enforce{ eagle use especially will be greatly diminished or cease.2. Dog restrictions and control wiU be important, especially during the winter and spring months. This pertains to the ripariaxr/wetland/pond areas as well as the pinon-juniper hillside along the southnest side d the development The P-J hillside receives heavy use by deer and elk In addition, roaming dogs will cause problems for the adjacent working ranch on the mesa above the P-J hiltside (Crystal River Ranch). I vrrculd also like to emphasize cat control. Cats harc a devastating impact on bird use d riparian and wetland areas. They also become easy prey for eagles, owls, etc.3. I would encourage the homeowners to plant trees alongttre boundary dlots 1-11 orerlmking the uretlands. This will help screen backyard activity and help to minimize disturbance to the eagles using tlrc u,etlandVriparian :!rea4. hrblic access points strould be properly signed These access points are specifically placed to help minimize disnubance to the wetlands and cottonurcod area along the river. This will help continued bald eagle use dunng the winter.5. Roaring Fork River seqrcr crossing- crossing should be plrced so no cottonnrcod or ponderosa ftees are cut down or removod These troes are imputant for bald eagle and other raptor feeding and resting perch sites. Crossing should also be done before fall broum trout spawning (bdore Setrember 15) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Greg Walcher, Executive Director WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Chuck Lewis, Chair. Mark LeValley, Vice-Chair . Bernard Black, Secretary Marianna n"r,opo,rorii[:['jl".i.ffI3il;:llli#i]: s"#li ^*maker, Member- 4l-, :. " -' ,'-1r,i\-. - l;r.^ a srere oF coLoRADo BILL OWENS, GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES For Wldlife- For People ffi MainEin a large of a setback a possible for Mdand Point horresitss M-6 - M-14 ard A-1 - A-4 from tho break d tbs hill leading &wn to tho uatlads. Therc shold be no deck hangorrcrs. The public pedeshiar, fishermen, and equestrian easenrpnt shurld be plac€d d tre tq d the hill and not built iro the hillside oierlookiry tbe crctlands. Any area d revegehtion of disturbed sies should also have a weed control phn Water rwlls - what will be the impt d the water nells ad their use to the water levels io the RoaringForkRirrcr, especially furiogpeakdemandperiods mdperio& dlow waterflow in the river? This rnay be imporat as it relates to the overall health dths river €cosystem and its aquatic ad fishery life. the wildlife bnochures which are to be haded out at closings should pertrin to ttrc seasonal and area restistions fur the protection d wildlife habiE t (bald eryle use) a well as horneowners' responsibilities they noed to irccept as ttrcy hild in wildife habitat (including dealing with problem wildlife such a ftErooons, shml<s, erc. and the reantrs for @cad. control) all outside lighuqg be directed downuard (down lighting) Thaik yor for the opportuniry to corffrrcnt If you have any questions, please give me a call KevinWright 7. 8. 9. 10. Carbondale O y'Z- STATE OF COLORADO Bill Owens, Governor DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WILDLIFE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNIry EMPLOYER John W. Mumma, Director 6060 Broadway Denver, Colorado 80216 Telephone: (303) 297-1 192 6-9-99 Garfield CourtY Plenning 109 8h St., Suite 303 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 RE: Coryetl Ranch For Wildlife - For People Dear John: On 3-3-99 I met with Aspen Glen to discuss some issues I recommended for the Coryell Rmch. 1. Roaring Fork Rrver sewer srsssing - there are several issues ttrat relate to the timing of the river crossing. Bro'*ar tror.t qpa',raring occurs approxrmately SAt. 15 - Nov. 30 depen.ling on a variety of factors, bald eagle use incr€sses mid - late Novemeber as they r:se the tall cotronwoods and ponderosa pines in the wetland and riparian area, and recreational use of the river is greatest &rring the sunmer montls. The trott eggs witl be in the gravel beds of the river until they hatch \ /hich is usually completed by June l. IJntil that time they are sr.rsceptible to siltation and smothering by fines deposited in the river. Ideally, from a wildlife perspective, the best time to do the crossing would be Ap.il I rrybrch would avoid most of the above. F{owever, water levels may be ioosasing at that time malong the ctossing more difEcult. The next best time would be the last week in Nov. through the fust week rn December. A lot of fines will be deposited in the river hfr their effects on the trortr eggs will depend on how close the crossing is to any spawning beds. Brovrm trottr population in the river is healthy and crossing at this time may not have a sigDlficant iryact. 2. Equestrian easem@t - I was unaware that a trail already exists which is used for horses. It would be best to ttilize the exiting trail, rather than create a new trail. Fistrermen access points for the mrdlandpoim area are OK. 3. Sebacks for the midland point area appear to be OK. I still maintain my recommendation of no deck hangovers, which should not be a proble'm, based r.pon the home locations indicated to me by Aspen Glen. fuanr, the greater the setback away from the top of the hill, the lesser irrpacts to wildlife and the wAlands below. If youhave my questions, please gtve me a call. Cc: Ian, Aspen Glen Pi^ -,,,--.*r..ijyr.u,iuii f 0 fggg DEPABTMENT OF NATUFAL RESOURCES, Greg Walcher, Executive Director WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Chuck Lewis, Chairman . Mark LeValley, Vice Chairman. Bernard L. Black, Jr',Secretary ffi Members, Rick Enstrom . Marianna Raftopoulos lArnold Salazar . Bobert Shoemaker. Philip James -43- STATE OF COLOTUDC COI.ORADO CEOTOGICAL SURVEY Division of Minerals and Ceology Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman Street, Room 715 Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone: (303) 866-2511 FAX: (303) 866-2461 GA-99-0017 May 17,1999 Mr. John Barbee Garfi eld County Planning Department 109 8th Street, Suite 303 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 RI: Coryell Ranch PUD Sketch and Preliminary Plan Dear Mr. Barbee: Geologic Hazard Review At your request and in accordance to Senate Bill 35 (1972) this office has reviewed the submitted box of materials for this proposed subdivision with regard to geologic hazards and the impacts such hazards will have. A field inspection was conducted on May 4,1999. At the request of the developer this office also visited the location of the proposed water tank on February l,1999 with their geotechnical consultant. The development application includes several documents concerning the geology of the area. Those documents include Geologic Hazard and Preliminary Geotechnical Investigations by CTL Thompson, Inc. dated January 29,1999 and various letters related to debris flow hazards, subsidence, and the siting of mitigation berms, utility lines, and water tanks. Our understanding is that higher density residential units are proposed in the southeast portion of the property and larger estate lots are proposed for the remainder. Centralized water and sewer services will be provided. Frorn our knowledge of the site and review of the consultant's report, the geologic hazards that may affect this development proposal are debris flows, earth flows, and subsidence and sinkholes relating to dissolution and collapse of underlying Eagle Valley Evaporite. During the summer of 1998, this ranch was the site of a well-known earth failure at the terrace above that resulted in a debris flow of some 60,000 cubic yards of material. That flow buried County Road 9 and fanned into the development properfy. The geotechnical consultant has made a laudable attempt to identify and locate those areas that are susceptible to the above hazards. The geologic and geologic hazard maps referred in the CTL Thompson Inc. report were not included so we are assuming that the GIS maps shown in Exhibit 10 and 1la of the comprehensive plan are digital versions of CTL Thompson's maps. If that were Bill Owens Covernor DEPARTMENT OF NAIURAL RESOURCES Creg E. Walcher Executive Director Michael B. Long Division Director Vicki Cowart State Geologist and Director .fiECEIVED I'1AY 27 19''' ,'44- \ not the case, we would like to see the original maps reference as Figure I and? in the Geologic Hazard Report. Please consider the following observations and recommendations in your consideration of this development application. The development has evidently been well thought out with regards to the geologic hazards. No-build zones have been placed where subsidence features have been mapped and adjacent to the high terrace to the west where earth flow-type landslides have, or could occur. Where development encroaches upon the set-back of the upper terrace, berms have been designed to retain and/or redirect an debris flow- . type failure. Three large ponds are proposed for this development. While one lies within a mapped subsidence depression area, the other two are not. Standing water may exacerbate water introduction into the evaporitic bedrock and increase rates of dissolution and subsidence. While we could not find comment in the comprehensive plan, will these ponds be lined? If so, will the liner be designed to accommodate minor settlements? We basically concur with the delineation of the subsidence areas as shown in the GIS map. There are other low-lying areas, but we are unsure whether they can be atkibuted to subsidence. Two features occur within the building envelop of lot26, a small rock-filled depression near the existing ranch road and a low-lying trough running through the western end. Since this lot is so close to existing, well defined, sinkholes that lie across the ranch road, additional investigation should be conducted to determine whether the building envelop is viable with the appropriate risk. Very careful building siting and subsurface investigations will be required for all lots adjacent to subsidence areas. Geophysical methods may need to be employed. It will be important that all prospective lot buyers understand the risk of subsidence in this development. While we agree that the risks are low, the consultant's geologic hazard report made it quite clear that spontaneous subsidence can occur anywhere within this development. The preliminary geotechnical investigation does not even mention the subsidence hazard and, except for a short letter dated March 2,1999 concerning roads and utilities, has made no recortmendations in foundation design to mitigate possible localized differential settlements due to potential subsidence. While not explicitly stated, it appears that from the master drainage plan the deflection berm to mitigate debris and earth flows has been placed in the Alternative "A" position. Is this berm 7 or 8 feet high? Our recommendation is that the county require the berm height to be no less that 8 feet high." The main berm ends near the top of the existing alluvial fan. One of the ponds is proposed on the distal edge of the fan where the berm has ended. If the pond were in place at the time, the debris flow from 1998 would have deposited mud into it. Has an analysis be done to examine -4* flooding potential and flow direction if the pond water was displaced by incoming mud if another earth-flow event of similar magnitude were to occur? The consultant has recommended that site specific foundation investigations be conducted for lots in this development. We concur. These investigations should occur with the understanding that differential settlements could occur and options that include foundation reinforcement or reinforced mats should be presented. Disclosure of risks to owners, not just builders, must be made prior to purchase. Though geologic hazards occur at this site, the developer has made a laudable effort in complying with their geologic and geotechnical consultant recommendations and restricted development or implemented hazard mitigation in many areas. Provided the concerns and questions we raised above are satisfactorily addressed, this office believes that development can proceed for the Coryell Ranch property. Ifyou have any questions please contact this office at (303) 866-3551. Sincerely, Jonathan L. White ,rfb- :r-18-99 tI:21A Colo Geo Surwe5z 3038662461 P. Or STArE OF COLOTUDO COLORADO GEOTOGICAT SURVEY Oivision of Miner.rls .tncl Gt'ology Dep.rnrnerlt r:f Nolurul Rusoun:es I J I J Slrcrrrran Street, Room 7l 5 Denver, (-.nlor.'rdo 80201 Phnnet (l0l) 866.2t t I FAx:(loJ)0(r(r-24(rI Post-lt" Fax Nole 7671 '"' irts W,t""tz '" t* 7lo)Tn From .? --. Va qt L-/h, 6eCo.4rc0t )o cGE Photrc !,rrnr.O?OGr;r/ '*rrzo ?/s- zzgg Fru t May 18, 1999 Mr, John Barbee Garfi eld (lounty Planning Departmcnr [09 E"'Street, Suitc 303 Clenwood Sprir:gs. C:O 8160l RE: C'orvcll Ranclt PUD Sketch aud Preliminary PIan Geokrgic HazardReviow l)ear Mr. Barrhee: My review lcttcr n'ristakenly said that the C'l'L Tllompson, lnc. gcologic rnaps wcrcnot availablc. They were, itl lhct. I have rcvicwetl thenr apd thcy de co-nforrir with the CISmaP\- shown ilt thc application contprchensive plan. Please tlisregard the rcquest at the entl ofParitgraph 3 of thc rcview letter datcd May 17. lt)g9. Sincerely, M m L)EPAI$MENT (:)F NATUI(AL RESOUI(CES 6ill ()wurr C()veIM Grtl[ E. Walcher I rr.,tutivc Dircctor Mrr h;u.l ll. l qrn2 I )ivi\irtrr I )ir.'(lUr vk li (.rpirrt Sl,rlr. (.;rarl(rHlst .rrl l)irrrtor ru-u*v7\h,4 aa\ Jonathan L. White En gineering Gcologi.st - 47- H Garfield County ROBERT B. SZROT, County Engineer June 7, 1999 Letter of Review: For: Coryell Ranch PUD Material presented for review:- Coryell Ranch PUD Submittal Booklet of April 15, 1999- Resource Engineering - Coryell Ranch and Midland Point PUD Water Supply Plan of March 9, 1999- Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Coryell Ranch- Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Midland Point Subdivision- Sketch/Preliminary Plan Submittal Blueprint Sheets 1-50 After examination of the presented material, I have the following comments: 1) Access: After reading the traffic analysis section, Appendix c rable 1, Trip Generation, I still question the rationalization behind having an AM Peak of 3g exits and a PM Peak of 45 enters for72 housing units. I would expect these numbers to be almost doubled since a typical residence will have 1.5 to 3.0 vehictes and you would anticipate at least one of those vehicles leaving and returning during peak times. I would like to see the basis and justification that assumes fhe lower peak numbers. 2) Water: Examination of the Resource Engineering Document - Appendix E, Water Quality Test Results showed several concentration values in excess of recommended levels such as Barium .O47vs.OO25, Chromium.013vs.01, Sodium 9.5vs.31, selenium .0023vs.0006, and Naphthalene .09vs.07. Although these exceeded values appear minor, I would like to see Engineer certification that these values are suitable for a potable drinking water supply and pose no threat to human health. The legal source water documents appear sufficient and proper. -48' Summary of Concerns: No Concern Access Water Wastewater Drainage Roadway n D ! X D Geology/Soils a -Wildlife/Ecology X Minor ConcernV H X'! V ,R.! Major Concern n ! ! ! ! ! ! Critical Concern ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 109 8th Street, Suite 300, Glenwood Springs, CO gl60l_3363 (970) e4s-5004 FAX (970) 94s-778s *_) 3) Wastewater: The centralized waste treatment system appears sufficient and proper. would like to assure that any iver crossing of sewer lines be encased in a steel reinforced system (concrete or steel) to prevent any possible separation of sewage tines in the event of flooding, channel changes, or unforeseen erosion' 4) Drainage: The Drainage Plan appears sufficient and proper' 5) Roadway: The typical cross sections appear sutficient and proper A yor9..lefinrtive' desciption snoiia be added to assure that subgrade compaction or fill will be accomplished at gS% per ASHTO T-180 and include the depth of this compactive effort. 6) Geology/Soils: There has been debate on the cause of the debris flow that had' recentl-y occuned in 1998. My concern is that any potentialfuture debris flows lregardless of the cause) wilinot endanger life oi property for this development. As a sefaration zone and proiective berm is included in the plan, I feel that this will alleviate any potentiai damage in the event of a future debris flow event. I would like fo see Enginier ceftification'pertaining to berm design detai'irs fo assure that in the event of debris flows the velocity of the debris slurry witl not compromise the berm' 7) Wildlife/Ecology: Wildlife issues and concerns appear to be addressed in a sufficient manner. Summary: This subdivision, as presented, addresses all major concerns in a clear and well organized manner. There are several small details that need to be addressed prior to approval. Conclusion: Based on the submittals presented, I recommend approval of this PUD after the above concerns are addressed. Sincerely, Ga d-'re ld Cou nty E n g i nee r -41- mo:294H ROARING FORI( SCHOOL DIST FA){ N0. 9709459240 P, 02 FRED A. WNL, SalFidntendcil JUOY l{^Ff ONSTALL. Assrirla nt g)Ntialanclont SHAiINQI{ PEL|AND, Fitnncc Dtoctot Roaring: Forlr Sihoot Dist?tct RE.i 1405 Grand Avenue Glc[wood Springs, Cotorado E1601 ' Telephone (970) sl5-essb May 13, 1909 (inrlicld County Planning Dcpartnrcnt l0t) Sttr Street, Suite 303 Clcnwood Sprirrgs, CO E l60l lte: Corycll Rurch PUI) -l'o Wttorrr It Mny Coflcern: 'l'lrc fbllowing i.s subnrilted irr rusponsc to your rcqucsl for cotnments otl the Corycll Ranch PtJI). As you arc awarc' Roaring lrork School f)istrict lras developcd a forrnula (br tleternriling schoolsite lcnd tlcdicotiott or fees-in-lieu-of lillrd dedicrrtion for rcsidcntial dcvctopnrent within the tli.strict's lrouttdsrir.'s. '[his forrrrulil nrorc accuratcty rcllccts thc cost of lalcl 6ctluisiti6rr lhan ttrc Arlroullt cttn'ctttly collccred by thc County ($200 pcr unit). For thc Coryell I(onctr !,UD, application ol'rhis fornrrrla (see ottached rc.solulion) reiult.s in total land dedication oI a1ntlt.snl lc.ss tltarr thc tttininruttt rcquiremcrtl flur a sclrt:ol site. .Shorrld thc Currnty adopt the District's ftrrttrttlq prior to firtol approvol of this PUD, the District is rctlucsting tlrat cash-in-licu of lencl clctlicatiorr hc salculatcrl in acr.:orduncc witll thc nttachctt rcsoluiion. Shannotr Financc l lilrc. Pulland l)irr:c(or -60' I1AY-I3-99 THU IO:29 6Y ROARING FORI( S0HOOL DIST FA)( N0. 9709459240 A. TIIIS RIISoLU'rroN IS pRF.MrsL,D oN .l'HE FoLLowrNGr RI,SOLU'I'I()N Or THE RoARIN(; F'OITK SCIIOOL DISI.RICT RI|.I IIOAITI)() T' Ii) I)UC A'I'ION RITG A R DI NC irArr DA IIDS rONJ,ErrD D RDI CATION A NI)CASH IN LIEU oF LAND nUUrertft<lN r998 P, 03 l. Roaring l?ork School Distr.iotsLurlcnt enrollnrcnt avcraging a*%,Juritl;il:lTi.,.,Jlnging rro,r 1's% ("District") ha.s expcricnoed annualto 6.9% Iionr lggg ro 1997 ancl Ycgr UfrroilmeUf 1 988/8e t989t90 t990/91 t99t/92 1992/93 t993/94 1994/95 t995t96 te96t97 l9e7/98 3301 34es l70E 392t 401 3 4288 4473 4668 4737 4863 2' The l)istrict rccognizes thc inrpact of ncw dcvckrpnrcpt 6n thc ,ccdlirr ptrblic Inrrd fo' ttcw sch'ols nnd I*, pr*1ror.d rtre firllowing formula to calculate astandard for .schr.rol land dcdication: l,and area providecl pcr.student x .students generatcd per dwc.lling unit - Laud Dcdication Standard 3. 1^r:,:,10]r.t ro. crm.cnt school site sizc rccomrnendorions and ;:1.._",,i:5 i,,..,,1;-.::tTl'j:'j ,'i,o niri,i.;h;r;;;,,rr.i,i,li",,iiffiil::",fi:11ffXpcr 'studcnt s'otrld be providctl For furrrre school .sitcs as,.,r#;Jil;;iilffi] 4' The District has detennincd thc nurnber of stuclents gcnerntcd pertypc of dwclling tlnit accorcling to clata proviclcd by 'l HK A.ssociate.s as folkrws: Single Iiarnily Multi-Iamily Mobilo I lornc, Tr.ailcr 0,49 0.38 0,71 - 5/- IIRY-]3-99 THU IO: 30 AH ROARINC FORI( SCHOOL DIST 5. Applicatiorr ot'rhc fbrnrulaDctlicatiou Stanclards: Singlc Farnily Multi-larnily Mobile Ilomc, Trailcr FA){ NO,9709459240 rcsults in tho following suggcstcd l,anct 870 .sq, ft pcr unit or. .020.rcrcs 675 sq. Ii pcr unit or .015 acrcs I,261 sq, ft per unit or .029 acrcs P. 04 6' At the District's cliscrction, a clevelopcr or'residcntial housing nr.ytllake' a cash payntcnt in-licu of clcdicaring land, o, ,noy rnakc a casS paynrc't incotnbirrati,n with a lond tleclication to co,.,ptiJiillh;',u,;arrts of this Rcsoiurion. ,l,hc lbrnrulo ro dtrternrinc thc casrr-in-ricu-payrncnt i.s as foilows; Markct valuc of thc land (per acrc) * I,sud Dcdication Standard t # of units = Ca.sh-in-l,ieu lior cxamplc, lirr a property lrav.ing a market valuc ol.$50,000 pcracre and I singlc lhn:ily unit on it, ihc paymcnt woulcl bc.; $50,000 + .020* I = $1,000 I)' NOw" ]'HEItllPoRE. TIIII tloARD or.' F.DLicrnTIoN or; RoAr(rN(il;ollt( scHool DIS'[RIC'I'RE-l ItEsor,vus as foilows: l' 'lhc corrntics of'[aglc, Garficld and Pitkin, Coloraclo; lhe city ,flilj"Yi"'1 springs. colorado; and thc Towns tll' Basalt antl carbondalc, cokrruclo("lintilics") adopt a ['rrncl Dcdicaliorr stanilard a.s sct forth in part A rlf rhis ttesolution. 2' .. .l.ht [ntilies rcqtrire tund tledication or a pnyment i1 licu of La,tltledicalion as spccilied by the District in rcsponse to specific subdivision rcqucsts c:,- setforth irr Pa.ts A. 5 und 6 ah.vc from arr *sidentiar tan,ticrctopers. 3' 1'hc provisions of this Resolution shall sel'vc as the gencral critcriafor lhc ittrpo'sition of school [e'es to hL requircd t:f arr residcntial laucl dcvclopcrs as setlhrrth in c'R's' 30-28'101, etscq., as amcndccl. wirh specific nrocliticatiorrs or rleviation.s ffT#:lll" bc maclc as tltc oistiict rcspc,nas to speciric rulaiur.rion ,.q,*,, o, rcquirecr 4' This Rcsolution shall bo anrcncled pcriodically by rhc District toaccuratu'ly rcflcct the studcnt yierds existi'g within rtre uis.'.i.t. 5z- rlflY-t 3-99 I'HU 10: 30 AI1 ROARING FORI( SCHOOL DIST FA)( N0, 970e459240 P. 05 EXHIBITA Roaring Fork Schoot District RE-l Reasonable Capacity Elementary Schoot 5SO Middle Schoot 600 High Schoot 8OO Totals -lE5d- ---!- Total acres per student Total sq. feet per student Recommended Acreage, 15.5 26.0 38.0 79.5 -_ 0.04077 1,776 + 1 acre per 100 students+ 1 acre per 100 students+ '1 acre per 100 students f,.^"jff::?t::::g: for schoorsires is as foilows accordinsto the ies published in 199fby the councir of Educational racirty pffirs, rnternaflonar: Elementary Middle School High Schoot 10 acres 20 acres 30 acres -D {3- s5/tz/gg }yED 13: J2 FAX s7 07 04s284 TO: FROM: RE: DATE: MEMORANDU-T,,! John Barbee, Garfield County Planning Tom Newland, Roaring Fork Railroad l-r.rldint Authority Coryell Ranch PUD May 12,1999 @ooz I have reviewed the information submitted for the PLli'.), which consists of a7}-unit housing dcvelopment on the opposite side of the Roa,'ing Fork River from the railroad right-of-way. The righrof-way measlrreslO0-fr.et (SGfeet either side of the tracks) in most of this po(ion of the corridor although there is a small section where the corridor measures 200-feet in width (lOOJcet clth,:r side of the tracks). As there are no proposed access over or encroaclrments upot'l tire railroad corridor, I see no potential impacts to the railroad right-of way from rhe ;rpplication. For the applicant's information, the railroad righrof-w'i!y was purchased for public transportation and recreational uses. The current cJrafi of a valley-wide trail plan for thc right-of-way that shows a public trail alignment bctween the railroad tracks and the river in this portion of the corridor. Thc applicant nr:ry want to consider a future connection to this trail during the development of thc t,tJD. The railroad corridor is also being studied for potential passenger and freiglrt irain use in this section of the corridor. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rhis larr l use proposal. Please contact me at 70+9282 if you have arry questions. o 14- RFRHA ROARING FORK TRANS'T AGENCY Memo To: John Barbee, Garfield County Planning Department From: Mike Davis, Roaring Fork Transit Agency Date: 05/06/99 Re: Coryell Ranch P.U.D. RFTA has conducted an evaluation of the Coryell Ranch PUD located one mile northwest of the Town of Carbondale. Our evaluation includes an assessment of potential transit trip demand, the number of additional transit buses required to serve ihese trips, and the additional annual subsidy required to operate service that meets these demands. Summary of Key Findings for Goryell Ranch P.IJ.D. Transit Trip Demand Annual one-way passenger triPs:7,991 Transit Costs FAkFeriod;peakdirectionannual marginaloperating subsidy: $11,078 Peak oeriod. peak direction annualfixed costs' + $2,800 Annual cost of 1/5th of a new bus: + $5,316 subtotal $19'194 Annual revenues generated through fare collection: - $14,819 TotalAnnual Cosis $4'375 Park-and-Ride Demand Spaces: Park-and-Ride Costs Surface parking construction costs for 10 spaces: Annual maintenance costs for parking spaces: 10 $50,000 $2,438 o Page 1 a-rr Analysis Transit Trip Demand The Coryell Ranch P U.D is proposed to have 66 single family dwelling units and six affordable housing units (most likely townhomes). The most accurate means of estimating the num.ber of transit passenger trips that would be generated by these new housing units is to compare the land use quantities with similar nearby activity genters currently served by RFTA. Specifically, the transit trip generation rate of Carbondale was applied to the proposed population of Coryell Ranln fl-able A). The estimated transit trips generated by residents of the proposed development is 16 over a summer day and 32 over a winter day. f1ryal ridership can be estimated by applying the existing observed ratio of annual RFTA ridership on the Downvalley service in the Carbondale fare zone to the average winter daily ridership. Using this ratio, Coryell Ranch can be estimated to generate approximately 7,991 RFTA passenger-trips per year, at full buildout. lmpact on RFTA Required Bus fleet At present, all of RFTA's available fleet is required during peak periods. Buses areparticulary full southbound during the A.M. commute period and northbound during the P.M. commute period. This full condition generalty occurs across all operational seasons between Glenwood Springs and Aspen. lt is therefore necessary to evaluate the potentialtransit capacity that would be used by Coryell Ranch residents, in order to ensure that existing RFTA passengers are not precluded from transit service by new Coryell Ranch passengers boarding first. This part of the analysis took into account that not all Coryell Ranch passengers will travel in the direction that has capacity limitations. RFTA survey information was used to show the expected distribution of Coryelt Ranch passengers. As seen inTable B, 18 percent of the passengers will be traveling to anJ from Glenwood S-prings and 82 percent are traveling Southward to Basaii, Aspen, and Snowmass Village. This analysis also took into account that not all passengers traveling in the peak direction will travel during the peak period when capacity froblems arJmost severe. RFTA's transit development plan indicates that 54 peicent of the ridership in the upvalley direction occurs during the peak four-hour period (the cycle time of one round trip). \Mile the existing buses typically used for Downvalley Service have 42seats, it is not reasonable to expect that all additional buses put into service will be futly util2ed, due to variation in demand over the peak period. Assuming 35 passengers "s "n o Page2 - 56- average vehicle load, 20 percent of one additional bus would be required to serve Coryell Ranch residents. The annualized cost of 20 percent of a new bus is approximately $5,300. lmpact on RFTA Subsidy Requirements Table C presents an estimate of the additional services that would be required to accommodate the increase in passengers generated by Coryell Ranch. As peak- hour buses are typically fullthroughout the year, additional service would be required in all seasons. Ridership for non-winter seasons can be estimated based upon the estimate of winter ridership presented in Table A, factored by the relative ridership for the downvalley service in the various seasons. Dividing seasonal ridership by 35 passenger-trips per bustrip to identiff the number of daily bus-trips, and multiplying by the number of days in each season, an increase in the number of bus round-trips of 60 per year is estimated. Assuming that these additional runs are operated between Aspen/Snowmass and Glenwood Springs (in accordance with existing operating plans), RFTA buses would have to operate an additional 5,395 vehicle-miles and 240 vehicle-hours per year. The cost of this service (in 1999 dollars) can be estimated by applying RFTA's current marginal cost allocation equation: Marginal Operating Cost = $0.86 X Number of Vehicle-Miles + $26.85 X Number of Vehicle-Hours Using this equation, RFTA's operating costs would be increased by approximately $1 1,078 per year in order to serve Coryell Ranch. This figure, moreover, does not include any funds for RFTA';s "fixed" (or "overhead") costs, such as facility maintenance, administration, or marketing. At present, these costs equal $11.65 per vehicle-hour of seruice, which would indicate a total allocated overhead cost of $2,800. Coryell Ranch passengers can be expected to generate substantial farebox revenues to offset a portion of the operating costs. Fare revenues can be estimated by multiplying the annual passenger-trips between Coryell Ranch and various destinations (as shown in Table D) by an average fare per passenger-trip to each destination. \Mile the "base fare" for RFTA service ranges up to $5.00 per one-way trip, a variety of discount fares are available (such as the half-fare puch pass, a monthly pass, a zone pass, and free service for children and seniors) which reduce the average fare substantially below the base fare. Factoring ridership figures by average fare per rider estimates, the total annual farebox revenues generated by Coryell Ranch passengers can be estimated to equal $14,819. . Page 3 -57- Tra nsit Center/Park-And-Ride Lot Req u irements Since Coryell Ranch is not directly on a transit line, we have made the assumption that during the winter 75% of the Coryell Ranch passengers will drive to a park-and- ride lot an-d the other 25o/o will be dropped off or picked up. Assuming an average of 1.2S passengers per vehicle, the 32 winter daily transit trips generated by Coryell Ranch residents would require ten parking spaces, as shown: 32 one-way trips X 75 percent access by auto X 0.5 round trips/one-way tript1.25 passengers per auto = 10 vehicles at peak Experience in other mid-valley areas indicates that, if these spaces are not provided as part of the project, Coryellilanch residents will dirve to other nearby park-and-ride lots thereby exacerbating existing parking shortages at these other locations' ln addition, nFrn wilt havjto ,aca[e'the Cowen Center park-and-ride in Carbondale around July of this Year (1999). Even if land is available at no cost to the transit system, surface parking spaces cost on the order of $5,000 per space to construct as indicated by the recent construction on CDOT right-of-way in Basalt of 105 park-and-ride spaces for approximately $SOO,O0O. The.e r[".". would therefore require on the order of $50,000 to construct. ln addition, plowing and pavement maintenance for surface parking costs on the order of $.75 p"r.{urr" foot per year. Assuming an average of 325 sglale feet per parking space, annual maintenance costs would require approximately $2,400' Recommendation RFTA recommends that the developer dedicate $750 per unit to RFTA for a total of $54,000. This money can then be used to construct ten park-and-ride spaces. This number is based on iransit mitigation provided by the Rose Ranch development as well as figures in this analYsis. . Page 4 -58 - 'able A: Coryell Ranch PUD's lmpact on RFTA Ridership and Fleet Requirement Population 5,000 (1) Average Daily RFTA Ridership Residential Land Use Daily Transit Trip Generation Rate (One-way Psgr-Trips per Capita) Ranch PUD 187 (3) Summer 427 (2) 0.09 16 \Mnter 844 (2) 0.17 32 13 7 35 0.20 Ratio of Annual Ridership to Average Winter Daily Ridership on Carbondale Service 253 (4) Estimated Transit Trips per Year 7,991 lmpact on Required RFTA Bus Fleet Proportion of Transit Demand in Peak Direction Daily Passenger Round-Trips in Peak Direction Proportion of Transit Demand in Peak 4-Hour Period Daily Passenger Trips in Peak direction in Peak Period Average Vehicle Occupancy Required Number of Additional Transit Buses 82Yo 54% ingDepartment.lncludespopulationofnearbyunincorportatedareas. :2 RFTA Counts, adjusted by passenger surveys to identify location of residence (rather than location of : 3 Assuming an average of 2.6 persons per dwelling unit .- 5?- EEiAEaWinter 1998 RFTA Downvalley Trip Pattern From Garbondale Stops Surveyed Trip Distribution (1) Estimated 1-Way Passenger-Trips Daily Annual Unincorporated Pitkin CountY Snowmass Basalt Eagle County Carbondale 47o/o 60/o 15o/o 6% 8o/o 1o/o 2o/o 160/o 100Yo 82o/o 18% 15 2 5 2 2 0 1 5 603 90 151 1282 7991 6559 1432 SoLrrce-FTA survey of ridership trip pattern from Carbondale stops on downvalley services -60- otal Upvalley of Project Site otal of Project Site 26 6 able c: lmpact on RFTA operating costs and subsidy Requirements Summer Offseason Wintei Total Estimated Daily Peak-Season, peak-Direction 4 S T Ridership by Season (1) ,verage Vehicle Occupancyventcre uccupancy 35 35 35 I Bus Trips per Day 0.12 0.16 O.2O Days perYear 1OO 121 144 'otal Runs per Year Miles per Run Hours per Run Service Quantity per Run (2) Service Quantity per year Mile-Related Costs per Vehicle-Hour Vehicle Vehicle Miles Hours 90 5,395 4 240 0.86 4,640'-Related Costs per Vehicle-Hour 26.85 6, Total Marginal Operating Cost per year $11,078 Summer and offseason figures e 1997 ridership by season lncluding deadhead travelto and from bus maintenance fi for existing service. -,> S/- Table D: Estimated Transit Fare Generation Annual Average Psgr- Fare per Fare Trips Psgr-Trip Revenue Snowmass Unincorporated Pitkin County Basalt Eagle County 1206 482 452 603 90 151 1282 7991 $2.34 $2.34 $1.54 $1.07 $1.07 $0.50 $0.50 $1.00 ,- 62- STATE CF COLOTUDO OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER Division of Water Resources Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman Street, Room 8.1 8 Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone: (303) 866-3581 FAX: (303) 856-3589 http //water.state.co.us/defau lt. htm May20,1999 Bill Owens Covernor Creg E. Walcher Executive Director Hal D. Simpson, P.E. State Engineer RESEIVEDI',IAY 2 +19s KWI(JD/coryell.doc cc: Orlyn Bell, Division Engineer MR JOHN BARBEE GARFIELD COUNTY PLANN ING DEPARTMENT 109 8TH STREET, SUITE 303 GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601 Re. Coryeil Rarrch PUD Sections 28 &29,T7S, R88W, 6TH PM Water Division 5, Water District 38 Dear Mr. Barbee: We have reviewed the above referenced proposal to subdivide approximately 260 acres loca.ted one mile northwest of the Town of Carbondale. This project proposes to create a total of 72 residential units. The water supply is to be provided through a cential distribution system supplied by the CoryellWell No. 13. permit no. S144T-F was issued on Maich 9, 1999 for the Coryell Well No. 13 pursuant to a water ,ltotr"nr"ontrict (contract #ggO22OCRC(a)) from the West Divide Water Conservancy District (District). The conditions of approval on permit no.51447-F allow the well to serve a maximum of 75 single- family dwelling units and aliow for the irrigation of not more than 51,500 square feet of lawns and gardens. permit no. 51447-F is currenfly valid through March 9, 2OOO. lf a Statement of Beneficial Use is not submitted for this well prior to ine permit's expiration date, the permit will expire and be of no effect. Additionally, this well may be opeiated only ii a valid contract is maintained with the District, or if the well is included in a water court decreed plan for augmentation. According to the engineering report dated March 1999, submitted by David M. KoE, P.E., of Schmueser Gordon Meyer,-lnc., thJmaximum day demand for potable water for this project is estimated at 53 gallons per minute. Fermit no. 51447-F was constructed as a monitoring and observation hole under file no. MH-3S367 on February 16, 1ggg. The well construction report submitted for MH-35367 reported the well produced 200 gallons per minute in a 72-hour pumping test conducted in February 1999. With adequate storage capacity this well should provide an adequate supply for the proposed project. pursuant to Section 30-28-136(1XhXl), C.R.S., it is our opinion that the proposed water.supply is physically adequate and will not cause mateiial injury to decreed water rights provided the applicant maintains a valid well permit for the Coryell Well No. 13 and operates the well according to the terms and conditions of the well permit. lf you or the applicant has any questions concerning this matter, please contact Jeff Deatherage of this office for assistance. Sincerely, /M-u 2/v Kenneth W. Knox Assistant State Engineer Joe Bergquist, Water Commissio ^"r, rr"y b3_ PETER NICI{OTS 325 CR 106/Carbondale, CO 81623 August 24,1999 John Martin, Chairman Board of County Commissioners Garfield Counry 109 8th Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Re: Coryell Ranch PUD Dear County Commissioners: I have been following with interest The Coryell Ranch Company's proposal to subdivide the ranch because it is located directly across the Roaring Fork River from my house. I believe The Coryell Ranch Company has made a responsible proposal for the development of the property. In particular, I think that their site plan and densities are reasonable. I particularly like the site plan and proposed building envelopes that will minimize the visual impact from my property. Designating building envelopes is a much better approach than just letting lot purchasers build where ever they choose, which I fear would be on the edge of the bluffacross the river, overlooking my house. It is my understanding that the building envelopes are an integral part of the plan, and thus mandatory. Thus, any change to a building envelope would require amendments to the subdivision plan and plat that would have to be approved by the County Commissioners. I urge the Board to include language in its resolution to that effect in order to protect the integriry of the subdivision plan. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, k-h"G Peter D. Nichols cc: Larry Green - 64a RECEIVEDAUS26l9S PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTION: REOUEST: APPLICANT: PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT REQ CONTINUED PUBLIC MEETING PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMIV'I'n r s lL,W:N At the July 14, 1999 regular meeting, the Planning Commission chose to CONTINUE this matter. PIJD and Preliminary Plan Review Coryell Ranch ComPanY, LLC L Staff requested that the applicant provide additional information prior to the special meeting. Staffhas reviewed all presented information and finds it to be acceptable. (Staff Comments in bold.) A. Include all setbacks identified on the preliminary plan as language contained in the PUD zone district text. The setback areas have been included in the amended zone district regulations. It important that this information is easily disclosed to a potential buyer. B. Include all recommendations concerning porches and accessory structures from DOW as restrictions in the P(JD zone district text' The applicant indicates that the covenants and plat notes in addition to the zone district regulations have been included. Staff would like to recommend that language be included in the covenants requiring contact with the Division of wildlife regarding any questionable placements. C. The PUD zone district text shall define "home occupation"' The term is now referenced by the definition found in the Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978 aa. D. The applicant shall provide proof of sufiicient water for the proposed guest house/ caretakers units or remove this use as a use by right in the PUD zone text. The caretaker units have been eliminated from the zone text. tr. RECOMMENDED FINDINGS That proper publication and public notice is not required for this type of action before the Planning Commission. That the meeting before the Planning Commission was extensive and complete, that all pertinent facts, matters, and issues were submitted, and that all interested parties were heard atthat meeting. That the proposed re-zone of land is in compliance with the recommendations set forth in the 1994 Comprehensive Plan for the unincorporated areas of the County. That the application is in compliance with the Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended. That the application is in compliance with the Garfield County Subdivision Resolution of 1984, as amended. That all data, surveys, analyses, studies, plans, and designs, as required by the State of Colorado and by Garfield County, have been submitted, reviewed, and found that said information will meet all sound planning and engineering requirements of the Garfield County Zoning Regulations upon full compliance with the conditions contained herein. For the above stated and other reasons, the proposed use, will be in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity, and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County. 1. 2. trr. J. 5 I 2. RECOMMENDATION FOR TIIE PUD ZONE REOUEST: Staffrecommends APPROVAL for the Planned Unit Development designation With the following conditions. All representations made by the Applicant at the Public Hearing and in the Application shall be considered conditions of approval, unless specified othenrrise by the Board including, but not limited to, the following items listed below. That the development shall not occur in stages. That the access road to the storage tank adhere to the revegetation and geotechnical plans ( CTL Thompson report 29 January 1999) as submitted. The maximum height of structures within the Coryell Ranch portion of the PUD is limited to thirty two (32) feet. 4 4 6. 7. J. 6. 7. 8. 9 l0 The maximum height of structures within the Midland Point portion of the PUD is limited to twenty five (25) feet. The construction of all community facilities shall be undertaken in a single phase. The PUD shall contain no fractional time ownership of any dwelling unit. The PUD Plan as indicated as Exhibit 16, shall not be altered without County approval and full amendment review. The maximum number of dwelling units within the PUD shall be seventy two (72) with sixty five (65) free market and seven (7) affordable units. No commercial uses, other than those defined as Home Occupation, shall be permissive uses within the PUD. /Zrul4-q4r The PUD Plan as indicated as Exhibit 16 shall prohibit any access, either public or / private to the islands identified north of Lots l, 2 and 3. Sl}rufr'? The PUD Plan shall prohibit non-maintenance oriented access to the water tower access road south of County Road 109. The applicant shall provide a more detailed single phase construction schedule- ? The applicant shall adhere to the requirements and recommendation of the Engineering Report prepared by Schmueser Gordon Meyer, March 1999 as submitted in the application for the development of the preliminary plan. The development and construction shall follow Best Management Practices and " I fin :li,ilil;ilfi ff Hx::ntpossibre'potentiarimpacts*'*_*r-ffi ffi The maintenance of all open space, including public acces(6eas-)hall be the ' fh.? u{/ responsibility of the Midland Point and Coryell Ranch Homeowners Association. 4V12qtl The applicant shall compensate the County for retention of an independent geotechnical engineer to review and monitor all debris flow mitigation measure installations and all improvements affecting County Road 109 as identified in the CTL Thompson letter dated 3 March 1999 and as identified on the Master Drainage Plan. /g, ilt/1b uD/// /u' s/f?L?u /4'u'1,h@ k'//h'4 'dc' ry- 'h-u"^- 'l'?Q'< l3 t4 I l. t2. l5 16 t7. 5. PRELIMINARY PLAN REQUEST CONTINUED PUBLIC MEETING PC7t28t99 PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTION: REOUEST: APPLICANT: At the July 14, 1999 regular meeting, the Planning Commission chose to CONTINUE this matter. PUD and Preliminary Plan Review Coryell Ranch Company, LLC L PREWOUS PUD DEFICIENCIES IDENTIFIED BY STAFF: Staffrequested that the applicant provide additional information prior to the special meeting. Staffhas reviewed all presented information and finds it to be acceptable. (Staff Comments in bold.) A. Indicate an agreed method of financial security, from the Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District for the committed number of taps as proposed for the project. The District will sell 169 EQRS at $3,900/EQR in Phase I, to Aspen Glen with the proceeds to the District totaling $657,580.This amount is sufficient to pay for Phase II, bringing the total capacity to 356 EQR. Included with the submittal is an engineers cost estimate for the plant upgrade, which indicates a total cost of $657,5E0. Aspen GIen has committed to pay for the costs of the up grade prior to reimbursement thereforE will continue to provide the method of security for the taps, ie. Plant capacity, through the in-place upgrade cost arrangement. B. The proposed Pre-lnclusion Agreement with the Roaring Fork Water & Sanitation District for water service must be completed prior to Preliminary Plan approval. The applicant has removed the caretaker units from the PUD which reduces the overall water demand. The applicant has provided a sufficient water supply plan, however staff is still concerned about the amount of storage available for fire flows in the PUD if sprinkled buildings over 3,500 sf are constructed. C. The site plan shall locate the proposed duplex structures on the plan sheet. The applicant has included building envelopes for the duplex structures on the preliminary plan. D. The applicant shall provide a letter from the Division of Water Resources stating that no material injury will be caused by the preliminary plan. Staff has received a letter dated 20 May 1999 from the Office of the State Engineer stating that no material injury to decreed water rights provided the applicant meets the conditions of the well permits. E. The applicant shall provide a detailed view shed study to justify the thirty two (32) foot building heights in the Coryell portion of the proposal. A view shed study has been submitted by the applicant. Stafffeels that the request for building height variance has been justified given the minimal impact to adjacent properties. F. The applicant shall provide emergency egress for all cul-de-sacs within the subdivision which are in excess of six hundred (600) feet. The applicant has proposed a gravel surface emergency access easement connecting Spirit Mountain Road with Midland Point Road. The access will be blocked to non-emergency traffic with break-down gates. G. The applicant shall provide proof of sufficient water for the proposed guest house/ caretakers units. The caretaker units have been eliminated from the PUD zone text. [n a letter dated July 20, 1999 from Schmueser Gordon Meyer, the Carbondale Fire Protection District has indicated that homes in excess of 3600 sf will be required to be sprinkled per the 1994 Uniform Fire Code. It is anticipated that the PUD will eventually be included in the Roaring Fork Water & Sanitation District to allow for homes in excess of 3600 sf. H. The applicant shall include the proposed guest house/ caretakers units in a revised traftic impact study. The caretaker units have been eliminated from the PUD zone text. tr.RECOMMENDATION FOR THE PRELIMINARY PLAN REOUEST: Staffrecommends APPROVAL for the Preliminary Plan Request with the following conditions: 1. All representations made by the applicant at the public hearing and in the Application shall be considered conditions of approval, unless specified otherwise by the Board including, but not limited to, the following items listed below. 2. At final plat, the applicant shall make ,ffin"ationy'"on the north west and southeast ends of the PUD available for public access for fishing including improvement of the public parking area identified on the site plan. The applicant shall adhere to the recommendations of the Division of Wildlife as 6rL bqlh indicated in the letters dated 2 May 1999. and 6 June 1999 ?p o,a*<tL"oln 1*, "At the time of f,netp*at, the applicant shallpeg.qqffift 6 7 payment of the tap fees for the entire project. The applicant shall pay the appropriate impact fees as determined by the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District prior to recording of a final plat. [Section 5:31 (H)] The applicant shall pay fifty (50) percent of the appropriate road impact fees at the time of final plat approval with the remaining fifty (50) percent due at the time of issuance of a building permit. [Section 4:92] The applicant shall pay the appropriate school site acquisition fee as determined by the RE-l School District and adopted by Garfield County at the time of final plat approval. [Section 5:31 (H)] All development shall conform with the water system design as set forth in the Coryell Ranch and Midland Point Water Supply Plan from Resource Ensineerins j ^ f dated 3 March leee [Section 4:91 (B)] Zrrr;n dUk .b,-rbq? f -ru*#f;EYdd*64[) The Subdivision Improvement Agreement at the time of final plat shall compensate the County for retention of an independent geotechnical engineer to review and monitor all debris flow mitigation measure installations and all improvements affecting County Road 109 as identified in the CTL Thompson letter dated 3 March 1999 and as identified on the Master Drainage Plan. 10. The applicant shall adhere to the recommendations contained in the letters from the Colorado State Geological Survey dated 17 May 1999 and 18 May 1999. 9 5 plan sheet [Section 9.20). /O/ 14. "fne4pplynt shall be responsible for the cost of developing thefbite path ar -itdibated:asa l5 foot bike path easement on-thp preliminary plan.uldl a.L+ II t2 l3 15. 16 17 18 19 20. At final plat, the design shall comply with the recommendations for mitigation of settlement and distress to buildings, roadways, and utilities as contained within the CTL Thompson report of 29 January 1999 and shall be adhered to during site construction. ISections 4:60@) and a:70(A)] The final plat, shall include a vicinity map from the U.S.G.S. quadrangle on the final plat map indicating the entire area of the PUD. [Section 4 50.8]. The final plat shall locate the proposed duplex structure building envelopes on the The applicant shall post aperfernraneebend in an amount to be set by an engineers cost estimate to the satisfaction of the Board of County Commissioners prior to final plat. Any proposed accessory structure as allowed by right in the Open SpaceZone District, shall obtain written site approval from the Division of Wildlife, District Wildlife Manager. The Roaring Fork River sewer line crossing shallbe encased in a steel reinforced system (concrete or steel) to prevent any possible separation of sewage lines in the event offlooding, channel changes, or unforseen erosion. A more definitive description shall be added to the typical cross sections to assure that subgrade compaction or fill willbe accomplished at95o/o per ASHTO-180 and include the depth of this compactive effort. At the time of final plat, the applicant shall provide evidence of the instrument through which the 6.29 acre conservation easement will be created and conveyed. All covenants shall indicate that no permanent structures, including those structures physically connected to the primary building shall be permissive outside any approved building envelope within any residential zone district within the PUD. The applicant shall indicate on the final plat the ten (10) foot fishermen's easement. The final plat shall indicate parcels. the forty (40) foot access easement to the expansion 2t. 22. "/ //t'-' oned ynior+o ' 041 ??rvel4?c7, h'E '/,/ 23. The existins access easements to the expansion parcels shall be aband -g,"+dat HL { o/A/u/L+'t^ { u*,/b|lu?1 r( 24. The applicant shall obtain all necessary access permits from the County Road and Bridge Department for agcess to County Road^l L 25. 26. All parking f,rithin,the fUOfnaU be contained within the individual lots.d 3fii rdS, AtL 27. 28. 29. AII road design standards shall meet County Requirements and obtain County Engineer approval prior to final plat. The final plat shall indicate all access to public rights-of-way and any proposed easements for setbacks, drainage, irrigation, access or utilities. The applicant shall convey the seven (7) "affordable" units as indicated in the application to the appropriate entity at time of final plat. The following Plat Notes shall be incorporated onto the final plat. "Control of noxious weeds is the responsibility of the property owner." "One (1) dog will be allowed for each residential unit within a subdivision and the dog shall be required to be confined within the owners property boundaries." "No open hearth solid-fuel fireplaces will be allowed anywhere within an exemption. One (l) new solid-fuel burning stove as defied by C.R.S. 25-7-401, et. seq., and the regulations promulgated thereunder, will be allowed in any dwelling unit. A.ll dwelling units will be allowed an unrestricted number of natural gas burning stoves and appliances". "All exterior lighting be the minimum amount necessary and that all exterior lighting be directed inward, towards the interior of the subdivision, except that provisions may be made to allow for safety lighting that goes beyond the property boundaries". "That in the the pr,yd gunicip system, the ce remove I said Fina tonnect G)*ng sewage within onE year ofthe ive date of availability." @.Sitespecificengineeringmayberequiredtomitigate potential hazards identified in the Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation for Coryell Ranch by CTllThompson, lnc. 29 January 1999, Job. No GS-2647,Part III." "The soils and generel geolngi. conditiens- J** #sh,h n c %*k4#n- 1/*/? REQUEST: APPLICANT: PLANNER: ENGINEERS: LAWYERS: LOCATION: SITE DATA: WATER: IBBIGATION WATER: SEWER: ACCESS: PROJECT INFO OMMENTS PLID and Preliminarv Plan Review Coryell Ranch Company, LLC Rock Creek Studio Water: Civil: Resource Engineering Schmueser Gordon N,[ever Geotechnical: CTl/Thompson Wetlands. ProfessionalWetlandConsulting Traffic:Felsbburg Holt & [Jllevig Balcomb & Green A tract of land located one mile north.yest of Carbondale, south and east of Hwy 82 and the Roaring Fork and south of'the Aspen Glen PLTD 259 44 Acres Augmented Coryell Well #13, Central system Kaiser-Sievers & Southhard-Cavanaugh Ditches Roaring Fork Water & Sanitation District Two Access Points on CR 109