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PC 10/8/97
PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
REOUEST: Planned Unit Development modification for
Preshana Farms PUD.
APPLICANT: Henry & Lana Trettin; Bruce Ross
PLANNER: Land Design Partnership
LOCATION: A tract of land located in Section 31, T7S,
R87W of the 6th P.M.; located approximately
three (3) miles east of Carbondale near
Catherine's Store.
SITE DATA: 57.889 Acres
WATER: Shared well
SEWER: Centralized treatment facility
ACCESS: Direct access to County Road 100
EXISTING ZONING: PUD
ADJACENT ZONING: North; South: A/RLRD
East: C/L
West: PUD
I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The subject tract is identified by the Comprehensive Plan within the Low Density Residential
(10+ acres/dwelling unit), Proposed Land Use District.
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL
A. Site Description: The subject tract is 57.889 acres in size, located approximately three
(3) miles east of Carbondale along County Road 100. The northern perimeter is
bounded by State Highway 82 and bordered on the west by Ranch at Roaring Fork.
The tract slopes gently toward the Roaring Fork River and a portion of the tract is
identified within the floodplain of Blue Creek, a tributary to the Roaring Fork.
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Existing improvements include a primary residence, employee housing and indoor and
outdoor equestrian facilities.
Adjacent Land Uses: The subject tract is in an area of varying land uses whereas
Ranch at Roaring Fork PUD is located west of the tract, Catherine's Store is located
east, with agricultural land uses adjacent to the east, south and north, across State
Highway 82.
C. Development Proposal: The applicant proposes to modify an earlier PUD approval
authorizing 38 dwelling units and 10 lodging units within a bed and breakfast, with
30.6 acres of open space (gross density 0.66 dwelling units/acre). The current
application proposes a total of 50 single family dwelling units and 4 employee units
with 22.4 acres of open space (gross density of 0.93 dwelling units/acre).
IlI REVIEW AGENCY/PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Town of Carbondale: The Town Planning Commission has reviewed the proposal and
reminds Garfield County of its Proposed Density Districts contained within the
Comprehensive Plan and the visionpf ating more dense developments closer to
urban cores. See letter, pages �1
B. Mid -Valley Metropolitan District: States that negotiations are underway with the St.
Finnbar property owners, as well as regional property owners for potential inclusion
within the District, which, if inc u d in the District, should assist in enhancing water
quality. See letter, pages _.
C. Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District: States access is adequate for fire
equipment; notes that the fire flows would be meet the requirements of the Uniform
Fire Code and suggests that fire hydrants should be designed to meet the Code;
impact fees must also be paid prior to recordation of the Final Plat. See letter, page
D. Mount Sopris Soil Conservation District: Notes concerns for erosion and
revegetation using weed -free seed; animal control; maintenance of irrigation ditches;
impact to wetlands; irrigation ditches and water rights with irrigation water delivered
utilizing a raw water delivery system within the PUD; and notes concern for
application of pesticides and herbicides that may affect water quality, requesting that
monitoring wells be utilized to gauge water quality. See letter, pages a42 .
E. Division of Wildlife: Notes that many mammals and waterfowl utilize the property,
especially within the riparian areas and stresses the need for allowing movement
through the PUD for wildlife; stresses the need for dog control and makes several
recommend tions concerning mitigation of impacts to wildlife. See letter, pages
F. Garfield County Attorney's Office: Identifies concern for the proposed centralized
sewage disposal plant, recommending the system be contained within a special district
controlled by those served by the treatment plant, which should be developed prior
to preliminary plan application; suggests an engineering analysis indicate capacity of
the proposed treatment plant and ability to serve the development; notes the plan
should provide emergency access; the developers should show how the development
would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; the homeowners should be the
principal beneficiaries of the open space; suggests the applicants seek an amendment
to the Comprehensive Plan that would show conformity with the proposed density for
the area; a phasing plan must be firmly identified; should resolve issues concerning
open space and inclusion of the sewage treatment plant into the Mid -Valley
Metropolitan District. See letter, pages /5f /`.
IV MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS
A. Existing Planned Unit Development: The subject tract was approved for a Planned
Unit Development (PUD), in 1989. At that time, the PUD proposed a total of 38
single family dwelling units, further divided into a Single Family District containing
15 units, a Cluster District of patio homes containing 11 units, and 10 employee units
within the Equestrian District. A bed and breakfast, with capacity for 10 guests, and
two additional dwelling units for the owner/manager of the development were
approved for the Service Residential District. See land use breakdown maps and text,
pages j ? - j 9 . The development was proposed to utilize a centralized
equestrian facility and associated open space, which would also provide a buffer from
State Highway 82.
Water supply for the PUD was proposed to be provided by the Ranch at Roaring
Fork's existing supply and capacity, or if no agreement could be reached, the water
supply would be developed internally. Wastewater was proposed to be treated by the
Ranch at Roaring Fork system also, which would have required modifications to the
facility to provide the extra capacity. No service agreement was ever reached.
B. Proposed Modifications to the PUD: The modifications seek to increase the
residential density of the property, proposing a total of 54 dwelling units, placing 20
single family dwelling units within the R20 District and 30 single family units within
the R10 District. Four additional dwelling units would be allowed within the
Equestrian Center District, proposing three (3) employee units and an
owner's/manager's residence. See land use breakdown maps and text, pages
The equestrian facilities would initially be owned by the applicant. However,
according to the applicant's market research, apparently there would not be a desire
for the homeowners to own the equestrian facility, therefore the applicant would
continue to own it with the option to divest the facility in the future. Commensurate
with this divestiture is the option to convert the remaining open space, which would
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be owned by the homeowners, into a par -3, executive golf course. It is not clear
whether this provision would require the land encompassing the equestrian facilities.
The physical water supply is proposed to be developed on-site, from groundwater
contained within the Roaring Fork River alluvium, with a legal supply backed by
Basalt Water Conservancy District contracts. Wastewater is proposed to be treated
by a future centralized treatment plant, which would also serve additional
development envisioned for the area. While this proposed treatment facility has
received site application approval by Garfield County, there is no firm mechanism to
ensure its completion and inclusion within the Mid -Valley Metropolitan District. In
fact, the facility would be built to serve another contemplated subdivision (St.
Finnbar), south of the Preshana site, and an affirmative decision in this matter would
likely force development of the other property. Staff submits this situation defeats the
notion of integrated planning, as the properties are not being considered together, yet
would be tied together by proposed infrastructure.
Staff Analysis: The land use concept is considered to be "very similar" to the
approved PUD. However, based on a review of the approved PUD and the proposed
modifications, staff cannot support that position. A side-by-side comparison follows:
Single Family Dwellings
Employee Housing
Lodging Units
Open Space
(Open Space + Equestrian)
Gross Density
Approved
38
10
10
40.8 Acres
0.66 units/acre
Modified % Change
51
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34% increase
70% decrease
100% decrease
31.6 Acres 22.5% decrease
0.93 units/acre 41% increase
Even if the bed and breakfast lodging units were allocated to single family dwelling
units, the open space between the approved and modified proposals still diminishes,
simply because more land would be developed. This comparison can be made
graphically by viewing the maps on pages
According to the application, Preshana Farms is considered to be "one of the premiere
equestrian facilities in Colorado." Although both proposals are in excess of the 25%
open space requirement, if the equestrian values of the property are to be maintained,
then reducing the open space would only serve to diminish the equestrian values.
Further, the provision for an executive golf course would likely extinguish all
equestrian activities, which currently seem to be a selling point for the property.
V RECOMMENDATION
This modification is reviewed consistent with Section 4.12 of the Garfield County Zoning
Resolution, particularly, Section 4.12.03(2), whereas: No substantial modifications, removal
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or release of the provisions of the Plan by the County shall be permitted except upon a
finding by the County, following a public hearing called and held in accordance with the
provisions of Section 24-67-104, C.R.S., that the modification, removal or release is
consistent with the efficient development and preservation of the entire PUD, does not affect
in a substantially adverse manner either the enjoyment of land abutting upon or across a
street from the PUD, or the public interest, and is not granted solely to confer a special
benefit upon any person.
It is staff's opinion that the approval of the proposed modifications to the existing PUD plan
would not be consistent with "the efficient development and preservation of the entire PUD,"
as required by regulations. Staff therefore recommends, for the reasons contained herein,
denial of the proposed modifications.
• Town of Carbondale.
511 Colorado Avenue
Carbondale, CO 81623
September 29, 1997
M.r. Eric:. t'vlcC'aflerty
Garfield County Building & Planning
109 Fast gib St., Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO 8I 601
RE: Preshanna Farms PUD
Dear Eric:
(970) 963-2733
FAX (9709 3-§8-1 �`—
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"Thank you for giving the •Town of Carbondale the opportunity to respond to the PUD
Zoning Amendment for Preshanna Farris. The Carbondale Planning Commission
reviewed this proposal at their September 25`x' meeting and they unanimously directed me
to write the following letter. Fhe primary issue is that the ['LID Zoning for Preshanna as
well as the Saint Finbar project and the related wastewater treatment facility are not in
conformance with the land use densities of the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan.
The Plan designates this area as Low Density Residential and provides for 10 plus acres
per dwelling emit.
11 is no secret that the property owners between the Ranch rci), Roaring Fork and the
Dakota Project have had discussions with the Mid Valley Metropolitan District for
provision of water and wastewater services and may propose a considerable up -zoning in
terms of densities. The Carbondale Planning &. Zoning Commission strongly
recommends that there be a discussion regarding what is the appropriate density from the
Ranch at Roaring Fork to the county boundary. We actually thought that this discussion
and analysis had been held earlier during the recent County Comprehensive Plan approval
process. Discussing properties from the Ranch at Roaring Fork to the county boundary
on an individual basis takes away from neighboring property owners as well as the public
at large the ability to examine and comment appropriately on what may be a signifienat
change thr This area. It would also dilute the ability of the general public to discuss the
positive and negative aspects of any proposed change to the land use classifications for
the Comprehensive Plan in this area. With the skyrocketing cost of housing, higher
densities may be appropriate but this discussion has not yet taken place in a public forum.
Please remember that Garfield County, Glenwood Springs and the "Down of ('aibondakc
have gotten together a few tunes over this past year to discuss land use planning on a
cooperative basis. What came out of these discussions was a proposal to have relatively
dense urban cores with an urban growth boundary for the towns in the area heyonc1 which
development would he rural in nature. Installation of urban services and a significant up
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zoning from the Ranch (ii) Roaring Fork to the county boundary seems inconsistent with
these discussions.
As you can see. Carbondale's discussion was much more centered on the "macro" issues
01 this proposal as opposed to the specifics. The only other suggestion the Town of
Carbondale has to offer is to point out that the zoning text for the KID does not put any
restriction on the number of single Ianlily dwellings or the number of multi --fancily
dwellings in the Equestrian District. This would result in a conflict with the hind use
summary chart as provided in the application.
Once again, thank you for letting Carbondale comment 00 this proposal. Please call me if
you wish to discuss any of the issues in this letter. The Carbondale Planning Commission
would also welcome a meeting with the Garfield County Planning Commission to discuss
any of. these larger issues.
Sincerely.
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Michael 1Das.sitt. Chairman
Carbondale Planning & %.ening Commission
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(970) 945-1004
FAX (970) 945-5948
September 30, 1 997
ENGINEERS
SURVEYORS
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SCH MUESER
GORDON MEYE,R
Mr. Eric McCafferty
Garfield County Planning Department
109 Eighth Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs CO 81601
RE: Preshana Farms PUD Rezoning and Sketch Plan
Mid Valley Metropolitan District
Dear Eric:
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Glenw,.. •rgs; E0 81601
The purpose of this letter is to comment, as the engineer for the Mid Valley Metropolitan
District (MVMD), on the above-mentioned application.
As you may know, the Mid Valley Metropolitan District has entered into discussions with the
Cerise property about pre -inclusion and annexation. As part of this discussion, the District
has met on a more regional basis with the adjoining landowners in this area, including the St.
Finnbar property, to discuss regional wastewater treatment needs. The District and the
property owners have discussed that the District would become the owner and management
agency for the St. Finnbar wastewater treatment facility. The District believes it is in the best
interest of their existing constituents, as well as new homeowners of these properties to be
included within the District. The Board of Directors of the MVMD has supported this concept
and has directed staff to continue working with the landowners to structure this arrangement.
As part of this arrangement, the District believes that all the wastewater collection lines
should be designed as a part of the regional district, rather than just that specific
development.
The second reason the District supports this concept is that better control of water quality
issues can be maintained. For instance, the Town of Carbondale and MVMD facilities have
recently been notified that their wastewater discharges may contain an effluent limitation for
ammonia. This is a new standard which previously had not been required. One of the
justifications from the State Health Department for this ammonia limitation included growth
in the area and expansions to facilities from Basalt, MVMD, St. Finnbar, Carbondale and
Aspen Glen. The District believes that, if they are the owner and operator of this facility, they
can better control the water quality issues of the Roaring Fork River. One of the main goals
and objectives of the MVMD is protection of the Roaring Fork River quality and, as such,
supports the concepts of regionalization and management through a District.
The concept of providing water service to this area from the District, although discussed, has
not been given much consideration at this time. This concept, however, should be thoroughly
discussed and considered as part of the regional District discussions.
September 30, 1997
Mr. Eric McCafferty
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Finally, should this property be included within the District, the District would like to improve
the communication with Garfield County staff. For instance, on the recently -completed
Dakota Meadows project, which was the first project within the District and Garfield County,
the project had actually received Final Plat approval from the County, yet, at the same time,
did not have final approvals for water and sewer drawings from the District. This created
platting problems which, to this day, are unresolved.
Secondly, the Subdivision Improvements Agreement between Garfield County and Dakota
Meadows and, specifically, the Letter of Credit was reduced for Dakota Meadows without
consent of the Mid Valley Metropolitan District. In the District's mind, the water and sewer
lines were not complete and yet, the Letter of Credit was reduced. This created a situation
where homeowners were actually receiving Certificates of Occupancy, yet the water and
sewer lines were not complete and still have not been approved by MVMD. The District
works very cooperatively with both Eagle County and the Town of Basalt, and believes as
further development occurs in Garfield County, the same relationship may exist. The MVMD
staff would be more than happy to sit down with Garfield County staff to resolve these
issues.
On behalf of the Mid Valley Metropolitan District, we would like to thank you for the chance
to be a referral agency on this application. If you have any questions, please call.
Sincerely,
SCHMUESER GORDON MEYER, INC.
Louis Meyer, P.E.
LM:Ic/1 501 C97
cc: Mid Valley Metropolitan District
Lee Leavenworth, Esq.
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SCHMUESER GORDON MEYER, INC
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Eric McCafferty
Garfield County Planning Department
109 8th Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
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RE: Preshana Farms PUD Rezoning & Sketch Plan
Eric:
I have reviewed the sketch plan proposal for the Preshana Farms PUD and would offer the following
comments.
Access
The proposed road layout and access to the development is adequate for fire apparatus.
Water Supplies
Water supplies for fire protection are proposed to be supplied via a combination gravity and direct
pumping system. The proposed storage is approximately 150,000 gallons with a proposed fire flow
of 1000 gallons per minute. It is proposed that residences in excess of 3500 square would be required
to be sprinklered. This is consistent with the requirements of the Uniform Fire Code (UFC) -
Appendix III -A The spacing and distribution of fire hydrants in the development should meet the
requirements of UFC- Appendix III -B.
Impact Fees
The developer will be required to enter into an agreement with the District for the payment of
development impact fees. This payment is due prior to the recording of the final plat. Fees are
based upon the per lot impact fee adopted by the District at the time the agreement is executed.
Please call if you have any questions.
Sial = b///,1
Bill Gavette
Fire Marshal
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MOUNT SOPRIS SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 1302
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81602
September 15, 1997
Eric McCafferty
Garfield County Planning Department
109 8th Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Dear Sir,
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At the regular monthly meeting of the Mount Sopris Soil
Conservation District, the Board reviewed the application and
plan for the Preshana Farm Subdivision and have the following
comments and concerns about the project.
Any cuts for roads or construction should be revegetated to
prevent erosion. Weed free seed and mulch should be used for any
reseeding of the area. Monitoring of all seeding should be done
to see if the grass is establishing or if weeds are becoming a
problem. Reseeding or weed control practices should be
implemented if a problem is noticed.
The board is always concerned about animal control in an area
where there is the potential for conflict between wildlife or
domestic livestock and dogs from the subdivision. Dogs running
in packs of two or more can maim or kill domestic livestock and
wildlife. The District recommends animal control regulations be
adopted in the covenants for the subdivision and that they be
enforced.
Of prime concern to the Board, is the proper maintenance and
protection of any irrigation ditch which is on the site. New
landowners should be informed that the ditch owners have right of
way easement to maintain the irrigation system, that they will
be cleaning and working on the ditch, and that this work may be
in their yards.
The district would like to know what the impact will be on the
Wetlands in this area? All Wetlands should be protected and
remain in as pristine condition as possible.
The Board recommends that any irrigation water rights be used by
the landowners so they are maintained. In order to use these
rights, a raw water delivery system could be used for landscape,
fire protection, open space, etc. If at all possible, this system
should be incorporated into the infa-structure of the subdivision
plans as it would be more cost efficient at this time. Their
concern is always for soil and water conservation and
preservation and plans should consider these concerns.
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Drainage has the potential to be a problem in the area and
engineering recommendations for control of drainage should be
closely followed by the builder and/or homeowner.
They felt that any disturbance of soil could adversely affect
other landowners, and great care should be taken to mitigate as
many of the problems as possible which arise when building on an
alluvial fan deposit area.
With increased concerns about Water Quality, the District is
concerned about monitoring chemical application for fertilizer,
weed control, and other pest management reasons. Their concern is
the chemicals that will be used to fertilize grasses and control
weeds in the area. They feel that the chemicals should be
closely monitored in this area due to the possibility that the
chemicals will soak into the soils and run off into the creeks.
The District suggests drilling of wells to monitor ground water
pollution, and that this expense and future expenses should be
bore by the developer.
Sincerely,
Scott4Jodero, President
Mount Sopris Soil Conservation District
STATE OF COLORADO
Roy Romer, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
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DIVISION OF WILDLIFE
AN r-OUAI. orF'onruNITy EMF'Lovrrl
John Mumma, Director
6060 Broadway
Denver, Colorado 80216
Telephone: (303) 297-1192
9-14-97
Garfield County Planning
109 8th St., Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
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I have reviewed the Preshana Farm PUL.) rezoning and sketch plan.
Preshana's main value to wi._l.d:l_ife is the riparian and wetlands
along the southern boundary and Blue Creek. This habitat type is
extremely valuable to many species of wildlife from mule deer,
red fox, coyote, raccoon, mink, waterfowl_, raptors, owls, and a
variety of small mammals and neotropical birds (songbirds).
Waterfowl will nest along the riparian area and wetlands as well
as cavity nesters, raptors, and owls utilizing the cottonwoods
for nest and perching sites.
The area does contain a small resident population of mule deer
which utilize the riparian corridor from the Roaring Fork River
to Dlue Creek and the southern end of Preshana. In addition,
there is a mule deer crossing area just to the west of Preshana
and deer will utilize the easement area between the Ranch at
Roaring Fork and Preshana.
Impacts to wildlife should be minimal as long as a movement
corridor is provided, there is protection of the riparian/wetland
area, and dogs are controlled. The proposalstated that pets
will be restricted by protective covenants but it does not state
what are those restrictions. Protective covenants generally do
not work for pet control as there is little enforcement,
neighbors do not like to turn in neighbors, and they can be
changed by a majoity vote. Roaming and uncontrolled dogs will
have a major negative impact to wildlife in this area. Waterfowl
nesting and use of the riparian areas will be disrupted. The
Crown which is south of the property is critical winter range for
mule deer and elk and roaming dogs would have easy and close
access to this area resulting in chasing and harassment of
wintering animals, displacement to less suitable habitat, direct
and indirect mortality, etc. It is important that there be dog
control; but as a condition of approval and not through
protective covenants.
DEPARTMENT Or NA mina. RrSO1JRCEs, ,lames S. Lnchlrr'nrl, 1.xr'rulivo 1lirerinr
WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Arnold Snla7ar, Chairman • Rehecr.n 1... Finnic, Vire f:Irai man • Maik I.eVallny, Sect platy
Josso Langston (lnyrl, ,Ir., Member • Chuck Lewis, Merrrhor • .lames I nntl, Me,mbnr
I_rnris r. swirl Monrbcr • John Stull), Mernlre.r
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The following recommendations will help to minimize impacts to
wildlife:
1. Maintain homes:i.te locations outside of south open space
area along Blue Creek. Homesites be located on bench above
the creek as currently planned but with a minimum setback of
25' - 50' from bark Jot line. There should be no home or
deck overhang to riparian/wetland area.
2. Maintain cottonwodds and dead snags along this riparain
corridor. If some of the trees become a safety hazard they
should be trimmed or topped and not fully cut down. A
minimum 2-5 snags/acre should be maintained.
3. 1 dog/home with a kennel restriction. Kennel be
constructed hefore C.O. Is issued.
4. Fencing - There should be no fencing in the southerly
riparian/wetland open space area or Within the western open
space easement between the Manch at Roaring Fork and
Preshana. A.11 other fencing outside of the equestrian
facilities be 42", 4 strand or less barb or smooth wire with
a 12" kickspace between the top 2 strands. Any rail fencing
be the round or split rail type, 48", 3 rail or less with at
least 18" between 2 of the rails. This is especially
important to R-20 lots 1.-11 and R-10 .Lots 1-10.
5. Bring the south boundary fence along Blue Creek into
compliance with fencing recommendations from its current
mesh wire state.
6. All utilities be buried or made raptor proof to prevent
electrocution of raptors, owls, and eagles.
7. No horse grazing within the southern open space area
along Blue Creek (riparain/wetland area)
All hojneowners should be made aware that deer and perhaps an
occassional elk may cause damage to their ornamental and
landscaping plants. The bow is not liable for this damage. In
addition, deer or elk may die on their property and the homeowner
will need to properly dispose of the carcass.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment. If you have any
questions, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
Kevin Wrig
District W midlife Manager
Carbondale
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CAR Mfit1,J) COUNTY
C()LJ TY ATTORNEY'S OFFJ.Ct,
109 81h Sheet, Suite 300
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81001-3303
'relcphono (970) 945-9150
Fax No. (970) 945-778.5
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TO: ERIC McCAFFER'l'Y, P1 ANNJ R
FROM: DON K. DEFORD
RE: I'RESHANA FARM P.U.D.
DATE: SEPTEMBER 25, 1997
After initial review of the submittal for the Preshana Farm
P.U.D., I have the following comments:
1. While the plan identifies a method of sewage disposal
(St. Finnbar Sewage Treatment Plant), that method presumes that the
Board will have previously approved both Lhe St. Finnbar.
Development Plan, as well as stat:e and local approval for the SL.
Finnbar Sewage Treatment Facility. Additionally, the plan
identifies no guarantee mechanism for obtaining service from St.
Finnbar or a method of service that will have some control by the
homeowners of the Preshana Farm P.U.D. My recommendation is that
the Board require that the central sewage system serving the
Preshana Farm P.U.D. be contained within a special district
controlled by those served by the treatment plan. This should
occur prior to the submittalof the preliminary plan.
Additionally, the Board should require the current approval of the
St. Finnbar developers to the plan proposed by the Preshana Farm
developers, as well as an engineering report indicating the
capacity of the St. Finnbar plant and its ability Lo serve the
development proposed for Preshana Farm.
2. The P.U.D. plan should identify emergency access for the
cul_ de sac road servicing the Preshana Farm P.U.D.
3. The develo ers should identify the manner in which the
equestrian center, any ' apparent commercialuse, is consistent with
the comprehensive plan recommendations.
4. The identified open space contains potential commercial
uses which may not be for the primary benefit of the homeowners of
the Preshana Farm P.U.D. Both equestrian and other- uses of the
open space must be limited to the use of the homeowners, or the
manner in which it is to be for their primary benefit, must be
identified.
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Memo to Eric McCa t%n ty, Planner
From Don K. DeFord, Esq.
September 25, 1997
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5. In regard to the comprehensive plan density requirements,
this P.U.D. would not seem Lo comply, requiring an amendment to the
comprehensive plan prior to or as part of the P.U.D. approval
process. Such an amendment may be obtainable based on a variety of
factors, but as demonstrated by the Sunlight View application,
general conformity with the comprehensive plan is required.
Additionally, I do not believe this property is zoned for 1.2 acres
per dwelling unit. That would be a unique zoning within Garfield
County.
6. Any phasing plan anticipated for this project needs to be
proposed and put in place at this time. Otherwise, the County will.
assume that the regulations will control and the property will
commence development within one year from the date of the approval
of the P.U.D.
7. The issues concerning open space and sewage treatment
should be resolved at this time. I have spoken with the attorney
for the Mid -Valley Water and Sanitation District concerning
inclusion of the St. Finnbar plant in its area. That matter is
currently under active consideration by that district.
Thank you for your consideration of these comments.
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Open Space DisLricL 30.6 52.85
EQUESTRIAN CENTER DiST.(Employee Housing) 10 10.2 17.62
SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT 15 10.9 18.83
CLUSTER HOUSING DISTRICT 11 3.6 6.22
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[WELLING UNITS 2 2.6 4.49
LODGING UNITS 10
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Equestrain Center District 4 9.2 16%
R20 - Single Family Residential District 20 12.2 21%
R10 - Single Family Residential District 30 8.9 15%
Road Right -of -Way 5.2 9%
TOTAL PUD 54 57.9 100%
Gross Density of Total PUD 0.9 UNITS/ACRE
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Net Density of Residential Districts 2.4 UNITS/ACRE