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COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
222 So. 6th St., Room 232
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501
June 13, 1989
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Mark Bean
Garfield County Planning Department
Garfield County Court House
109 8th Street
Glenwood Springs CO 81601
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RE: Ranch at Roaring Fork, Preshana Farms PUD, Garfield County
Dear Mark:
Roy Romer
Governor
Thomas M. Vernon, M.D.
Executive Director
Ronald Liston requested that I update the Department of Health's position on
proliferation of wastewater treatment facilities, as it relates to Preshana
Farms PUD and the Ranch at Roaring Fork. Richard Bowman's letter of August 8,
1979, outlined our position on St Finnbarr Ranch and the Ranch at Roaring Fork
and that position still appears valid with one exception. The Water Quality
Control Division now makes the initial approval/denial of site applications,
with any appeals of that decision going before the Water Quality Control
Commission.
The Water Quality Control Act directs "in evaluating the suitability of a
proposed site location for any domestic wastewater treatment works, the
Division shall: (a) Consider the local long-range comprehensive plan for the
area as it affects water quality, and any approved regional water quality
management plan for the area; (b) Determine that the plant on the proposed
site will be managed to minimize the potential adverse impact on water
quality; and (c) Encourage the consolidation of wastewater treatment
facilities whenever feasible." If Preshana Farms comes forward with a site
aplication for a separate system, then valid arguments and documentation must
be presented to show that an equitable agreement could not be made. My
experience has indicated that when more people are served by one plant; i.e.,
the better the economy of scale; then generally the plant is better managed to
minimize impacts on water quality.
If you have any questions, please call me at 248-7150.
Sincerely,
John R. Blair, P.E
District Engineer
Water Quality Control Division
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cc: Ronald B. Liston, Land Design Partnership
Mike Romanus, Ranch at. Roaring Fork
Tom Bennett, Planning and Standards Section
File
August 8, 1979
Richard Hunt, Chairman
Homeowners Association for Ranch at Roaring Fork
14913 Highway 32
Carbondale, CO 81623
L: Wastewater Treatment for Ranch at Roaring Fork and St. Finnbarr
Ranch - Garfield County
Dear :•tr. Hunt:
This letter is belly; sent toclarif7 the treatment of ,easteeeiter freL
Ranch at Roaring Fork and St. Finnbarr Ranch. The owners of the St.
Finnbarr Ranch have the option of applying for a Site Afrlicaticn fez a
wastewater treatment plant from the Tdater ` uality•Control. Commission to
serve only their ,3evelonmcnt. In determining the suitability of the
site location, the Water Quality Control Commission Shall coneider the
longi;-ran;e comprehensive plan for the arae and cousc&1i iation of yac.
tre_:tmerit to avoi_ proliferation of small sewa a trsatment •rorKs.
I have asked the owners of the St. Pinnbarr Ranch to cooperate with the
Homeowners of the Ranch at roarin;., Forh, to utilize one wafttewater treat-
ment facility. is the St. Finnbarr Ranch owners sic not cry to cooper-
ate with the Homeowners of the Ranch at :'.oariez Fork, and a?plic€d for
Site ppiicecioe for a wastewater treatment facility for their 4eve1o_'••-•
tent, my recommendation to the Water Quality Control Canmissiar could ': s
denial. Oe the otIzer hand, if an .3ar€ :Teat cannot r reached bete
the tee entities, the St. Finnbarr owrees coule apply for a Siteli-
cation for a wastewater treatment facility to serve their development.
The Water Quality Control Cotmli saioti would solicit Coe raccrine ref a io:eS
of Cae CCI"fielt. County Co::nif3sto'IE'rs, r; _rfleln Coanty
CouTity '_ l; Council cf (JverLr_ents, ?t_a7,d toT
Jr^ ro Division 7i3tricL%a7,ineer. Daae on_thea: reco eeertai0t3,lstlhiet
y
Water 1uality Control •.oemi3sion has tile_ option of �'-rintleg St. "ie, `,_err
a C_te Approval or totally ee:ny'iez; :..'.:. l.ci' \pnro','11. If Cie
Te'.CoL' .3i"
i:y Control Oo _erasion approved a )ito ep lication, Ceere r :'
waetewater treatelent f:.:iiities in very close proximity to each ot :r.
At such time as one of the wastewater treatnent facilities reached capa-
city, the Water Quality Control Co:::,I 1oa :odic' '"lave to decide -.het'.( ::
•� �� • tr tele facility toel=and, ask teat
CO allow the @::i.ititli3 wastewater ,..ea�. !14 1.e:eCl j-j� r
eny additional sTaetewater flow frcu the :•'aet at c.?i.acity be pipe:: to
the plant t'1at }las additional ca;)npity, or ask that the two ?lama 74
Cof.,Anad into one regional type facility to Beards? }ot:i ate elopTi'.iets.
Letter to Homeowners for Ranch at Roaring Fork
August 6, 1979
Page Two
It is my opinion that the ;. v .t ,aoiclon to the wastewater ater treatmen t
proulefor this area is to utilize one wastewater treat:aent plant to
aerve both developments. I sir,cercly hope that both entities will wor%
to;�et.1,'_r to solve the rlaste'.7atar cr2attient problem for the area. If
you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 245-2400.
Very truly yours,
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John Blair
222 South 6th, Room 232
Grand Junction, CO 81501
RE: Preshana Farms Planned Unit Development
Dear John:
land design
partnership
Per our conversation the other day, I believe it would be very valuable if you
could update the letter that was prepared by Richard Bowman, August 8, 1979,
regarding a joint wastewater treatment facility between the Ranch at Roaring
Fork and the property, which is presently referred to as Preshana Farms. The
letter, as it was worded in 1979, was very valuable in clarifying the
Department of Health's position and also providing the encouragement which
resulted in an agreement for joint use of the treatment facility, at that
time. I believe a reiteration of that letter will also be very valuable in our
efforts to again reach an agreement with the Ranch at Roaring Fork. I would
request that you address the letter to Mark Bean at the Garfield County
Planning Department, with a copy to myself and to Mike Romanus, President of
the Ranch at Roaring Fork Homeowners Association Board of Directors. It would
be useful if Mark received the letter by June 14"s P & Z Meeting.
Please give me a call if you have any questions. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Ronald B. Liston
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P.O. Box 517 • Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602
918 Cooper Avenue
(303) 945-2246
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Mount oris Soil Conservation District
P.0. BOX 1302 GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO 81601
May 5, 1989
Garfield County Department of Planning
109 8th Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Dear Staff:
At the regular monthly meeting of the Mount Sopris Soil Conservation District,
the Board reviewed the two packets of material that you had recently sent to
them for comments.
They felt that the additional submittals and revised mapping for the Pinyon Peaks
Subdivision Preliminary Plan did not raise any further issues on this project.
They found that all of the concerns they had mentioned before were adequately
addressed and they had no further comments to add to their previous letter.
Preshana Farms was also reviewed by the Board, and their concerns with this
sketch plan included the high water table, the sewage disposal systems,
whether it encroached on the flood plain, and what kind of foundations were
being planned for the project.
In discussing the presentation from Preshana, they found most of these
issues addressed properly in the Land Design geology and soils report
and felt it was very important that all concerns listed by the engineers
and geologists in this report be noted and followed closely.
Of prime concern was numerous sewage systems in the area, and they would
hope that a central system connected with the existing one at the Ranch at the
Roaring Fork could be accomplished.
Sincerely,
Jim Grange, President
Mount Sopris Soil Conservation District
CONSERVATION - DEVELOPMENT - SELF-GOVERNMENT
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ROY ROMER
Governor
OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
Mr. Mark Bean, Director
Garfield County Planning Dept.
109 8th Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
Dear Mr. Bean
1313 Sherman Street -Room 818
Denver, Colorado 80203
(303) 866-3581
May 12, 1989
JERIS A. DANIELSON
State Engineer
MAY 19 1989 I'
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COUNTY
Re: Preshana Farms Sketch Plan
W 1/2 Sec_ 31, T 7N, R87W, 6TH P.M.
We have reviewed the sketch plan material submitted for the above
referenced subdivision which includes 34 dwelling units on a 57.9 acre tract.
The Ranch at Roaring Fork, an adjacent development has been proposed as the
source of water.
Unfortunately, we have no current information available to determine the
capability of the Ranch to serve this subdivision. We request that the Ranch
at Roaring Fork submit the following information to you and this office at the
preliminary plat stage:
1. A summary of water rights owned or controlled by the Ranch.
2. The yield of these rights both in an average and a dry year.
3. The present demand on the system and the anticipated demand based on
its existing commitments for service_
4. A map of the service area.
5. A copy of the agreement to serve the Preshana Farms Subdivision.
When this information is submitted for review, we will return comments to
the County. Until that time, we must ask that this preliminary plat approval
be held in abeyance.
Sincerely
ev)d .%
Hal D Simpson P.E.
Deputy State Engineer
HDS/JTS
cc: Orlyn Bell, Division Engineer
Roaring Fork School District RE -1
Box 820
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602-0820
Telephone (303) 945-6558
Mr. Mark Bean
Garfield County Dept. of
Building Sanitation and Planning
109 8th Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: P.U.D.
Dear Mark:
DWIGHT L. HELM Superintendent
DR. JAMES L. BADE, Assistant Superintendent
ROBERT COLLETT,'Assistant Superintendent
April 25, 1989
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APR 26 1989 IL!
GAR EL) COUNTY
The Roaring Fork School District Re -1 has no concerns
regarding the above -referenced subdivision and would ask for
a donation of $200 per dwelling in lieu of the land
dedication. This is in line with our recent request of other
P.U.D.s.
We should arrange to get together some time soon to
discuss updating our present land dedication policy. If you
have any ideas or concerns, I would like to hear them. I
will contact you in the near future.
Sincerely,
Dwight
Superi-
DLH/jct
Helm
endent
Garfield County Commissioners
July 27, 1989
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The proposed project enters and exits off County Road 100, which we feel is
inadequate for the amount of traffic and present condition of County Road 100, plus
the already over -crowded Highway 82.
Will these homes be affordable housing or merely expensive homes for the rich, which
will force the working class to move further down valley?
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to ask to ask these very important
questions. We hope you will remember your constituency.
Thank you,
THE RANCH AT ROARING FORK
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
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Michael E. Romanus, President
Board of Directors
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XPRESHANA FARMS PUD APPLICATION
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In reviewing the Preshana Farms PUD Application, many questions and concerns are
raised. These are identified below.
DISTRICTS
. Open Space District
There is concern regarding the possibility of public equestrian events to be
attended by up to 300 spectators or, under special uses, more than 300.
1. What is the estimated frequency of such events?
2. The impact of any such event on access roads would be major. Will
special traffic control be required?
3. The impact of any such event on water and sewer facilities would also be
major. Will portable restrooms be required or will water and sewer systems
have to be built to accommodate these high demand periods?
Equestrian Center District
Apparently up to 12 employee housing units would be located in this area. In
addition, the following uses could be located here: Tack shop, veterinary
clinic, kennel, a day nursery, camp and school. How much traffic would this
generate and how much impact on water and sewer systems?
C. Residential/SingleFamily District
This area is pretty straightforward, consisting of 13 single—family housing
units. However, customary accessory uses includes "buildings for the enclosure
of animals or property." There is concern as to the visual impact of such
"buildings" and also to the possible adverse effects of "animals" being stabled,
kenneled or whatever on these private lots.
Residential/Cluster Housing District
This area is to be composed of 9 patio homes with little outdoor maintenance.
Here, again, there is the same concern regarding the customary accessory uses of
"buildings for the enclosure of animals or property" as stated in "C" above
E. Lodging_District
1. According to the "Concept" section of the application, the first
alternative would be:
a) A bed and breakfast inn composed of 24 lodging units, plus
b) A restaurant with seating capacity of 80.
14913 Highway 82 • Carbondale, Colorado 81623 • (303) 963-3500
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E. Lodging Districontinued)
2. The second alternative would be 8 townhouses occurring in the form of
duelexes, threeplexes, or fourplexes. Just how many actual living units
does this represent:
a) Surely it must mean a total of 8 living units composed of 4 duplex
buildings/or 2 threeplex buildings and one duplex (8) or 2 fourplex
buildings (8).
b) But could it mean 8 duplexes (16 units) or 8 threeplexes (24 units)
or 8 fourplexes (32 units)?
3. How many employee housing units will be located in this area?
4. What kind of recreational facilities will be provided here and how many
people will they accommodate? Perhaps this facility will be used to serve
the 300 or more guest spectators at equestrian events.
In summary, there appear to be discrepancies between the "Proposed Development
Concept", the "Land Use Summary" and the "Zone Regulations" sections which could
greatly vary the number of dwelling and lodging units anywhere from a total of the
34 (as stated in the "Land Use Summary") to a total of over 66. In addition, the
number of general public or guests making use of the facilities is unknown and could
be extensive. The number of spectators at equestrian events, etc., would certainly
have a great impact. It is critical to have a better estimation of users
particularly for purposes of water and sewer facilities and for estimates of volume
of ingress and egress to the facility from state and county roads.
WATER & SEWER FACILITIES
To date, only the most preliminary of contacts with the Ranch at Roaring Fork has
taken place as evidenced by the minutes of the December 15, 1988, Board Meeting,
attached.
In view of adverse recent developments created by participation with other neighbors
in a joint project on the river, the Ranch is understandably concerned about
additional liability exposure. For example, suppose a toxic or polluting substance
entered into the system at Preshana Farms and was detected through routine testing
by government agencies in the Ranch effluent? What it, after tying into the Ranch
system, Preshana Farms was dissatisfied with the service received, the matter could
not be worked out, and a lawsuit resulted?
The Ranch is also concerned about the ramifications of a larger plant in regard to:
a) the need for additional employees, and b) unanticipated costs which would have to
be absorbed by Ranch residents.
ADDITIONAL POLLUTION
According to a water analysis study done for the Ranch in 1985, we are already
receiving discharge of pollutants from Blue Creek largely in the form of manure
residues from farms upstream. Increases in Preshana's horse population due to this
expansion would drastically affect Ranch at Roaring Fork waterways.
OVERALL SUMMARY
In our opinion, many of the above stated concerns and questions are extremely
serious and could have drastic adverse effects on the Ranch and surrounding
neighbors. We ask that the Planning & Zoning Department and the County
Commissioners carefully study this PUD application, request clarification and impose
restrictions where necessary prior to making their decision.
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MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING
RANCH AT ROARING FORK HOMEOWNERS ASSN.
December 15, 1988
PRESHANA FARMS
Mr. Ron Liston of the Land Design Partnership had asked to speak to the Board
regarding plans for Preshana Farms. He is working with the Trentons, current
owners of the property, and would like to pursue the possibility of tying into
our sewer plant and, potentially, our water system. He distributed an analysis
of their needs compiled by Schmueser & Associates.
He said expansion of the equestrian operation and barn is nearing completion,
and they will have need for additional sewer service for employee housing and
public restrooms. Also, they are planning some limited residential development
along the southern tree line opposite the polo field. There is a small sub-
division exemption in place. A total of 60 acres is involved. No plans are
on paper, but they anticipate a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 20 very nice
homesites (probably no more than 15) on half -acre sites. He said the only thing
going into sewer system would be bathrooms. They use a dry well for
washing down horses. If needed, their domestic water would be held in storage
facilities on Lion's Ridge, and they have water rights to back up a well. '
He understands that to handle Preshana and our other commitments would require
a major expansion of Ranch facilities. The consultant and the County have asked
that the possibility of a district formation be considered.
They will start the design process this winter, initiate the process with the
County, and hopefully be ready to go a year from now. They do not foresee
wholesale selling of lots and plan to maintain control.
John Hochstedler stated that expansion would probably put us in a situation
where we would need a full-time operator for the sewer plant and an additional
discharge permit. Mr. Liston was also advised we would probably require
metering and setting of a maximum volume.
Mr. Liston said they are going to have the cost of water and sewer facilities
regardless. The State and County are encouraging them to join another facility --
thus, the reason for approaching us. He will look into the requirements of
forming a district and will keep us advised of their plans. Mr. Liston was
then excused.
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GARFIELD UUN►Y DEPI. UF BUILDING SANITATION AND PLANNING
RE: PRESHANA FARM P.U.D. APPLICATION
We as homeowners at the Ranch at Roaring Fork have many concerns about the
proposed development that revolves around the environment and the
ramifications on the Ranch at Roaring Fork infrastructure. The following
are a list of questions we feel need to be addressed before proceeding.
1) Will there be an environmental impact analysis done before
development, i.e., the effects on the Roaring Fork River?
2) Where will the discharge from the equestrian center and the housing
development go? We do not believe that the Ranch's sewer package plant
has the capacity to handle any of the proposed development. We also
believe that much of the agricultural discharge is ending up in the
Roaring Fork River, after passing through the Ranch at Roaring Fork
property, which is a major pollutant to our upper eastern ponds, according
to our water analysis done in 1985 by Stream Team Consultants.
3) Is any of the project entering or exiting on or off county roads?
If it is, then will the project need an access permit from the County Road
Department, plus the Highway Department?
4) Is there sufficient land for the development they are proposing? In
review of the site plan it seems that the agricultural operation is being
used for housing purposes. What will be the ramifications on the
agricultural operation and is there any way of limiting the size of
agricultural operation?
5) It is stated in the proposal that the development "...preserves the
natural character and agricultural uses of the site. The general public
will continue to benefit from the visual and open space quality of the
site as it does now." We do not believe that the general public benefits
from the open space quality just as the general public does not benefit
from the Ranch at Roaring Fork's open space. This statement is
misleading.
6) The applicant states that the "...character of the project and its
location will combine to provide high tax revenue to the county with
minimum impacts on county service." Is there any documentation to back
this up? Again, this is just plain rhetoric. We would suggest that an
economic feasibility study be implemented.
7) We feel this will create negative impact on the natural character of
the area, and surrounding neighbors. Also, we feel at best the
application is vague. We feel that it should contain detailed information
on the effect this development will have on the Roaring Fork River and how
the agricultural discharge and sewer from the housing development will be
handled. We feel the proposed development will have a detrimental effect
on the surrounding land uses.
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149 33 HHighwa82 •.Carbondale, Colorado 81623 • (303).963-3500
8) Atte mach discussion wi nomeowners, itas peen determined that
the Ranch at Roaring Fork Homeowners would be opposed to Preshana Farm use
of our water system or sewer facility.
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May 5,1989
Mr. Mark Bean �' T r
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Garfield County Planning Department Qf,
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109 8th St. Suite 303 I(� .>,
Glenwood Springs, Co. 81601 MAY 731989
Dear Mr. Bean:
I have reviewed the Preshana Farm P.U.D. application refered to in
your letter dated 4/24/89. I am opposed to the approval of their applica-
tion at this time. I believe there are some major issues that have not
been adequately addressed. Preshana has implied that impact would be
minimal but I strongly disagree.
Preshana claimed that there was adequate access to Hwy 82 via County
Road 100. Road 100 has got to be one of the worst hard surfaced roads in
the county. The county cited poor condictions causing hazardous driving
when they reduced the speed limit about two years ago and I'm sure you are
aware of how severly the road has deteriorated since then. Access to 82
from 100 Road is extremely dangerous. Vision is obstructed by the Katherine
Store to the north and by heavy tall fencing to the south. The southbcwnd
acceleration lane is far to short. I remind you of the fatal accident that
occured at that intersection just a few months ago as a sad testament to it's
danger.
Preshana claimed water and sewer were available from the Ranch at
Roaring Fork and that on-going negotitations are taking place to that effect.
According to Lewis Meyer, the Ranch's engineer, the sewer plant is running
at capicity now and he told Mr. Liston that in a letter he sent in December.
To say that negotitations are on-going is such a gross exaggeration that I
would label it false. Preshana states that if water and sewer are not
available from the Ranch then they will provide it themselves. This is a
very bold statment considering the fragile riverplain the develoment is
located in and the lack of a proposal detailing this acomplishment.
In conclusion I hope that you agree with me that you can not recoiuunend
an approval untill these critical issues have been addressed properly.
ctfuJly,
Milt Wright
0100 Stagecoach Cir.
Carbondale, Co. 81623
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WE, THE UNDERSIGNED ABSOLUTELY OPPOSE ANYONE OR ANY ADDITIONAL USE TO OUR
WASTEWATER AND WATER FACILITIES. ALSO, WE FEEL THAT MORE IMPACT STUDIES SHOULD
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ATTORNEY AT LAW
86 SOUTH THIRD STREET
CARBONDALE, COLORADO 81623
(3031963 3777
August 7, 1989
Board of County Commissioners
Garfield County
Garfield County Courthouse
109 Eighth Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Re: Preshana Farms P.U.D. Application
Dear Commissioners:
I represent William J. and Jayne M. Gilligan, the owners of the
Blue Creek Ranch at 3222 Road 100, Carbondale, Colorado, located
to the east and across County Road 100 from the Preshana Farm.
It is the Gilligan's position that the proposal for a
recreation/athletic club, a bed and breakfast inn, and a
restaurant may be inappropriate for the property in question.
Therefore, in the event that the zone district amendment is
approved, that these facilities, namely, the recreation/athletic
club, bed and breakfast, and restaurant be a special use and not
a use by right in either the single family district or the
lodging district as proposed by the applicants.
It is our understanding that the Planning Commission recommended
approval of this application, subject to a condition that the
"bed and breakfast" be a special use and not a use by right.
Sincerely,
J t,
William V.
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ges, III
June 8, 1989
Mark Bean, Planning Director
Garfield County Court House
109 8th
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
RE: Preshana Farms P.U.D. Revised Submittal
land design
partnership
Dear Mark:
Attached, herewith, please find the following documents which reflect
revisions to the original Preshana Farms P.U.D. Application:
P.U.D. Zone Map, Scale 1" = 200', 8 copies.
P.U.D. Master Plan, Scale 1" = 200', 8 copies.
P.U.D. Land Use Summary, 8 copies.
P_U.D. Zoning Text, 8 copies.
These revised documents reflect the addition of two dwelling units in the
Single Family District; the addition of two dwelling units in the Cluster
Housing District; the removal of eight dwelling units and two lodging units
from the Lodging District, and the reduction of two employee -housing units
from the Equestrian District. You will also note on the P.U.D. Master Plan
that the recreational facility has been moved from the Lodging District to the
Single Family District. This location is much more convenient to its primary
users - the single family and cluster unit residents. The P.U.D. Zoning Text
has been revised to accommodate these various modifications, as well as some
changes to the building heights.
As of this date, I am submitting to the Ranch at Roaring Fork Homeowners
Association Board of Directors, a proposal for contracting for wastewater
treatment to serve the Preshana Farms development. I am attaching a copy of
this proposal for your information. I would anticipate the Ranch at Roaring
Fork Homeowners Association Membership to formally vote on our proposed
service agreement at their annual Membership Meeting on July 8. I have also
requested a letter to be sent to you from the Water Quality Control Division
in Grand Junction, of the Colorado Department of Health, which hopefully will
clarify the States position regarding the wastewater treatment facility.
P.O. Box 517 • Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602
918 Cooper Avenue
(303) 945-2246
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Mark Bean, Planning Director
Preshana Farms P.U.D. Revised Submittal
I would request that the Planning & Zoning Commission, at their June 14
meeting, recommend the Preshana Farms P.U.D. onto the Board of County
Commissioners. Moving the P.U.D. Zoning forward does not in any way sidestep
the necessity to provide for adequate wastewater treatment at Preshana Farms.
At this time, we have not requested to utilize the domestic water system at
the Ranch at Roaring Fork to serve Preshana Farms. We are presently pursuing
discussions with the Lion's Ridge Homeowners Association, in regards to
contracting for domestic water services to Preshana Farms. The advantage
being that the Lion's Ridge water tank is at a much higher elevation and would
provide better pressure to the Preshana Farms property. In both the case of
wastewater treatment and domestic water service, if service agreements cannot
be reached with the Ranch at Roaring Fork and/or the Lion's Ridge subdivision,
Preshana Farms would construct its own wastewater and domestic water systems.
I assure you, Preshana Farms will make every possible effort to achieve
equitable agreements for the utilization of the existing adjacent utility
systems.
Please give me a call if you require any additional information.
Sincerely,
Ronald B. Liston
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attachments
PRESHANA FARM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
LAND USE SUMMARY June,89
DWELLING ACRES % OF
UNITS PUD
Open Space District 30.6 52.85
EQUESTRIAN CENTER DIST.(Emplovee Housing) 10 10.2 17.62
SINGLE FAMILY DIS'1'RICT 15 10.9 18.83
CLUSTER HOUSING DISTRICT 11 3.6 6.22
LODGING DISTRICT
DWE1LING UNITS 2 2.6 4.49
LODGING UNITS 10
TOTAL DWELLING UNITS
TOTAL LODGING UNITS
GROSS DENSITY(Dwelling Units) .66 Units/Acre
38 57.9
10
100.00
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Mike, Romanus, President
Proposal for Wastewater Treatment Services
2. The addition of the flow -equalization tank will significantly increase
the capacity of the Ranch at Roaring Fork's Wastewater Treatment Plant.
As is identified in the WestWater Engineering Report, the plant will not
only have adequate capacity for Preshana Farms, but also for the
commercial lands at the Ranch at Roaring Fork. This would provide the
Ranch at Roaring Fork Homeowner's Association the opportunity to
discretionarily utilize the revenues from the connection of the future
development of the commercial tract at the Ranch. Thes capacities also
incorporate the infiltration water. If the infiltration is controlled,
there will be additional capacity in the plant.
If possible, I would appreciate some feedback from the Board before their
regular meeting on June 28. My goal would be to receive the Board's
comments, in the next ten (10) days to two (2) weeks, and then prepare
the Draft Agreement for presentation to the Board on June 28.
On the subject of the proposed development, at Preshana Farms, I have enclosed
two (2) copies of the original P.U.D. submittal to Garfield County; and, ten
(10) copies of the revised documents that were submitted to Garfield County,
this week. If the residents still have questions about the proposed
development, or the proposed wastewater service agreement, I would be happy to
meet with them at the Ranch some evening.
I look forward to hearing from you or John Hoxsteller, in the near future.
Thank you for the assistance you, John and the Board, have provided.
Sincerely,
Ronald B. Liston
Enclosures
cc: Mark Bean
Henry & Lana Trettin
Jerry Hartert
AT ROARING FORK
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED ABSOLUTELY OPPOSE ANYONE OR ANY ADDITIONAL USE TO OUR
WASTEWATER AND WATER FACILITIES. ALSO, WE FEEL THAT MORE IMPACT STUDIES SHOULD
BE DONE BEFORE THE DEVELOPMENT IS EVEN CONSIDERED.
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