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Home My WebLink About2.0 Letters from EngineersAUC -27-98 13:13 LISTON HOUSE ENTP LDP TEL:97094S40EE P:02 HEPWORTH-PAWLAK GEOTECHN1CAL, INC. 5020 Road 154 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 August 26, 1998 Brent and Roxanne Lough 1655 County Road 109 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 Fax 970 945-8454 Phone 970 945-7988 Job No. 198 538 Subject: Potential Radiation Hazard, Proposed Residence, Lot A-2, Lough Subdivision, A Subdivision of Parcel A of Colohan Exemption, County Road 109, Garfield County, Colorado. Dear Mr. And Mrs. Lough: As requested by Ron Liston, we have reviewed our subsoil study conducted for the subject development, report dated August 14, 1998, Job No. 198 538 with respect to potential radiation hazard. The near surface soils at the project site consist o1 tine to coarse grained debris fan deposits which arc expected to be relatively deep. We found no indications of natural radioactive materials or mine tailings. Based on our observations we do not feel there is a potential for hazards from radiation on the site. The potential for radon gas accumulation in enclosed spaces should be considered in the residence design. it"you have any questions or require further assistance, please call our office. Sincerely, HEPWORTH-PAWLAK GEOTECI3NICA.L, INC. Steven L. P SLP/ro attachments co: Land Design Partnership - Attn: Ron Liston than the Planning Commission's ability to request a public hearing before the Fire District. The Fire District is only obligated to listen to the comments and may over ride any recommendation of denial by the Planning Commission or citizens. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed acquisition. Mike Sylvia made a motion to approve acquisition. Michelle Foster seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve. (6-0) The next item on the agenda was a Sketch Plan Review for the Lough subdivision. The property is located west of the Roaring Fork River, along County Road 109, approx. tow and one half miles (2.5) south of the city of Glenwood Springs. The Lough's are proposing to subdivide a 6.5 acre tract, which was created through an exemption process, into two (2) lots of 2 and 4.5 acres in size which both will contain a single family dwelling. Staff comments were presented by Victoria Giannola. A Sketch Plan review is conducted for comment only. In order to proceed with this proposed increase in density, the applicant will need to hook up with a central sewer service. The application will need to demonstrate oes propose using the Teller Shat the gs community water system as the central water sour applicant Teller Springs water system is able to supply a sufficient water quantity to both of the two (2) proposed lots should proposal come before the county again. Numerous County Subdivision Regulations and Comp. Plan information needs to be reviewed and implemented by applicant. Ron Liston presented the Lough's comments. Nancy Smith had concerns about the building lot position. (so close too the road -possible erosion problems) Herb wants some conditions listed if approved, such as, one dog limit, no outside lighting, bury utilities, etc.. Mike asked if septic system should be engineered. Ron Liston stated they will engineer system during preliminary plan review. Comments were accepted by applicant and the will proceed as they see fit. The next item on the agenda was the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zone District Text Amendment Section 4.08.05 (7) (f) of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended. Cheryl Chandler by letter, requested that this item be postponed until more members could be present to review and discuss. Planning and Zoning members only make a recommendation, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) have the final say so. The members present at this meeting want to review this item tonight. (July 8th) 2 STATE OF COLORADO OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER Division of Water Resources Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman Street, Room 818 Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone (303) 866-3581 FAX (303) 866-3589 July 2, 1998 MR MARK BEAN GARFIELD COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT 109 8T" STREET, SUITE 303 GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601 Re: Lough Subdivision W 1/2 Sec. 12, T7S, R89W, 6TH PM Water Division 5, Water District 38 JUL 1 1.1 1998 GARFIELD (=ICY J Roy Romer. Governor James S. Lochhead Executive Director Hal D. Simpson State Engineer Dear Mr. Bean: We have reviewed the above referenced proposal to subdivide a 6.5 -acre parcel described as Parcel A of the Colohan exemption, into two lots of 2 -acres and 4.5 -acres. Both lots are proposed to have one single-family dwelling and an unspecified amount of lawn and garden irrigation. A caretaker unit is also proposed for the 4.5 -acre lot. No livestor watering is proposed for either lot. The proposed water supply is to be provided by two residential water from the Teller Springs Subdivision community water system. A plan for augmentatior .ie 21 lots in Teller Springs Subdivision and for five additional lots located outside of the subdivision was approved in Division 5 Water Court case no. 90CW267 and modified in case no. 94CW81. Pursuant to the terms of the plan for augmentation, each lot is allowed one single-family dwelling. 6,000 square feet of lawn and garden irrigation, and the watering of four head of livestock. One caretaker unit can be inciuded on each lot if the amount of lawn and garden irrigation is reduced by 875 square feet. Our records show that permit nos. 45457-F (Well #1) and 47774-F (Well #2) have been issued pursuant to case nos. 90CW267 and 94CW81 to serve the Teller Springs Subdivision. Permit no. 45457-F is valid, howev: permit no. 47774-F expired on January 9, 1998 for lack of a Statement of Beneficial Use. rermit no. 4777-'-F will need to be reinstated or a new permit obtained before this well can be used. No information was provided concerning the physical adequacy of the water supply. As outlined in the statutes, Section 30-28-133(3)(d), C.R.S., the subdivider is required to submit adequate evidence that a water supply that is sufficient in terms of quality, quantity, and dependability will be available to ensure an adequate supply of water. Adequate evidence is usually provided in the form of a water resource report, prepared by a professional engineer, which addresses ti ie quality, quantity, and dependability issues. This is i epos t should also identify the number of lots in Teller Springs Subdivision presently served by the water system, and the number of additional taps that have been sold. Accordingly, pursuant to Section 30-28-136(1)(h)(I), C.R.S., there is insufficient information in the submittal to comment on the adequacy of the proposed water supply. If you or the applicant has any questions concerning this matter, please contact Jeff Deatherage of this office for assistance. Sincerely, Steve Lautenschlager Assistant State Engineer SPL/JD/lough.doc cc: Orlyn Bell, Division Engineer Larry Gepferd, Water Commissioner, District 38