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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.0 Staff Report BOCC 09.19.11September 19, 2011 Hearing Exhibits The Sages at Aspen Glen Preliminary ptan A Proof of Publication B Proof of Mailing C Garfield county unified Land use Resolution of z0ot, as arnended D Garfield County Comprehensive Plan of 2000, as arnended E Application F ltaLReport G StaffPresentation H Planning Commission Sketch Plan Comments(minutes from tZ O/08 meetine)I I&mo datedNovember 18,2010 from Mike prehm, [oad & Bddse J Ivlemo datedNovember 23,2010 from Steve anthonv@ K Letter dated November 30, 2010 from Bill Gavette, Carfonaae fire protection L Email dated November 9,2010 from carla westerman, Sonrce Gas M letter dated November 29, 2010 from Cluis HateM N Letter dated November 24, 2010 from Jeff Dea@ Resources o LetterdatedNovember 24,2010 from TC Wait Coloffi P Emaiil dated November 30,2010 fiom Janet guck, roum of carbondale 0 Lg{g! dated Novembeillr20l0 from Ned Cotlum, pr€s,ident AG I{OA R Memo dated December 1,2010 from David Kotz, pffi s Letter dated December 3,z}lflfuom Steve pawlakJp Geotech T Letter dated April 18, 201I from Jess Westley. Ge U Letter dated July 27,2011 from JeffDeatherage, Division V lefui*p4<d al A ltlNlJ/Ur( t ' t REQUEST PROPERTY OWNER REPRESENTATIVE LOCATION stzE ACCESS WATER & SANITATION EXISTING ZONING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Sages at Aspen Glen BOCCgltg/71 KE PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS PUD Preliminary Plan Gerd Zeller Eric Gross - Whitsett and Gross, p.C. and David Kotz - SGM Aspen Glen PUD adjacent to CR 109 - Sections t3 and 24, Township 7 South, Range 89 West 4.243-acres Highway 82 or County Road 109 Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation Dastract Planned Unit Development - Club Villa Zone District Subdivision t.GETTIERAL PROJECT DESCRI PTI ON The Aspen Glen Planned Unit Develbpment is Located approximately midway between the City of Glenwood Springs and the Town of Carbondale on the west side of State Highway 82. The PUD was approved in 1992 and has been developing for almost two decades. The original PUD approval assigned subzones within the property designating both use and density around an l8-hole goff course. Subdivision of the property requires Preliminary Plan approval and subsequent final plat approval and recording. The Sages at fupen Glen, a 4.24-acre site located north of the CR 109 entry to Aspen Glen, seeks preliminary plan approval for 10 lots (7 single famity and 3 duplex lots) which woutd result in 13 units (7 t The Sages at Aspen Glen BOCCg/LslL7 single family and 6 duplex units) tocated within the PUD Club Villas zone. The Club Villa zone ,ffo*, tlf "Single-family attached and single-family detached residential dwellings intended for individual lot ownership, which may include golf villas, townhomes, club villas and duplexes." The PUD also describes zoning standards including minimum lot sizes and setbacks specified for each type of unit as well as the required parking spaces per unit. The Prelminary Plan proposes a total of 13 units in the following unit configuration: ITUMBEROFTOn;# ulrflTs ACREAGE 7 single family lots 3 duplex lots Public Right-of-way Open Space / Common Areas 7 units 6 units 1.91 acres 1-32 acres .60 acres .41 acres 13 units 4.24 acres Historv/Backsround - The Aspen Glen PUD was approved by the County in1992 by Resolution 92-055. The zoning of the site to PUD required subrnittal of sufficient informa.tion for the County to determine and mitigate potential impacts of development. The overall site was reviewed by wildlife biologists, geologists, civil engineers and traffic engineers at the time of zoning however the subdivision of the sites required submittal of preliminary plans and final plat for ultimate development permitted by the zoning. Over the past two decades the County has reviewed numerous preliminary plans for the Aspen Glen PUD and will continue to do so untilthe project reaches build-out. II. ZONING ANDADJACENT USES The Aspen Glen PUD is located between CR 109, the Roaring Fork River, and State Highway 82. Adjacent residential subdivisions include Westbank, lronbridge, and Teller Springs to the north and Coryell Ranch and Midland Point to the south. Public Land (BtM) is located to the east and Rural zoning to the west. The Aspen Glen Club Villa District is approved for a total of 155 units and, according the Leslie Lamont, Administrator of the Aspen Glen Design Review Committee, there are currently 63 units constructed and 25 lots platted in this subzone. There is sufficient density remaining within the zone district in the PUD to allow for this proposal. The Sages at Aspen Glen BOCC9ILS/t7 KE !il.REFERRAT AGENCIES Comments have been requested from the following agencies and comments recgived and are integrated throughout this memorandum as applicable. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. L2. 13. Road and Bridge: EXHIBIT I Vegetation Management: EXHIBtT J Environmental Health: No comment Mountain Cross Engineering (on behalf of County): EXHIBIT M Division of Water Resources: EXHIBIT N and EXHIBIT U Colorado Geologic Survey: EXHIBIT O Colorado Division of Wildllfe: No Response Carbondale FPD: EXHIBIT K RE-l School District No Response Town of Carbondale: EXHIBIT P Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District: No Response Source Gas: EXHIBIT L Aspen Glen Homeowneds Association: EXHTBIT Q and EXHIBIT T IV. COMPREHENSIVE PIAN This site is located in Study Area 1 within the Comprehensive Plan. The adjacent Land Use Districts Map, Study Area 1, indicates that the site is designated as "Subdivision". The Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs of the Comprehensive Plan were reviewed and the proposal is in general compliance with applicable components of the Plan, including Housing, Transportation, Compatibility and Agriculture. V. REVIEW CRITERIA & STANDARDS Subdivision Preliminary Plan Reviews submittal requirements inctude the following sections of the ULUR. The criteria and standards for review are listbd in bold italics below, followed by a Staff Response. A. Section 4-502 (C)5. Landscape Plan Landscape Plan. Landscape plans shall be scaled at 1 inch to 200 feet for properties exceeding 160 acres in size, or 1 inch to 100 feet for properties less than 150 acres in size. The landscape plan shall include the following elements. Coryrebensirc Ptao Pmp$ed Led Use DisEictr. Stdy -CI€a f The Sages at Aspen Glen BOCC9l,:gl71- KE o. Topographic information at least two (2) loot contour interuals. b. Locotio1 ol all lot lines and improvements to the Frctpertf, ond location of ony eosements of record. c. ldmtifimtion ol oll existing deciduous tree ond onilerous trees ol six inches (6') in caliper or greqter' and which trees wilt be preserued ond which tress witt be removed or relocated; oneas where other existing vegetotion will elther be preserued or removed; the type, locotion, size and number oI planB that wilt be hstalled; spectfrd seed mixtures. d. An estimate of the @st ol supplying and installtng the matertols depicted in the land*ape plan. e. A desuiptlon olthe prcpced progmm to maintoin the landscaping afier it hos been instutled. Staff Response: An adequate landscape plan has been provided as shown below: \ \ L^&scA?ErGFBENctsPr.ahrrffi B. Sectio,n 4-502(Dl Land Suitabilitv Analvsis 7. Public Acessto Site. Show historlc public access to or through the site. Staff Response: Aspen Glen has a main access point from SH 82 and a secondary access located south of and adjacent to the subject site onto CR 109. 2. Access to adioining Roadways. ldentily access to adjoining roods and slte distance and I nte rcecf,;i on constroi nts. The Sages at Aspen Glen BOCCellelTT KE Staff Response: The original Aspen Glen PUD considered impacts to both SH g2 and CR 109. There do not appear to be any site distance or intersection constraints. i 3, Easements. Show all eosements defining, limiting or allowing use types ond ocess. Staff Besponse: All easements of record are required to be identified on the plans and any proposed easements will need to be legally described on the final plat, dedicated by deed and accepted by the proper entity. All necessary documentation will be required to be recorded along with the final plat. 4. Topogmphy and Slope.Topgmphy ond slope determirntion. Sta* Resoonse: The site sits below the County Road but is fairty leve! across the property. 5. Naturol Feqtures. significant notuml feotures on*ite and off-site. Staff Response: The Aspen Glen golf course is located east of the project area with a steep hillside up to cR 109 on the west. 6. Drainoge Features. Existtng dminagesand impoundmeni, notuml and manmade. Staff Response: The parcel slopes from west to east and a buried pipe captures flow from CR 109. 7. Woten Hlstoric inigotion, tailwater issues, woter demands, odequde woter supply plan pursuont to seaion 7-1a. Staff Response: trrigation will be via the Kaiser-Seive/s ditch at the discretion of the devetoper who holds those rights. An adequate water supply plan is on file from the Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District. 8. Hoodplain. Flnd plain ond fld frtnge delineations. ' Staff Response: Not applicable. 9. Soits. Soils determinotion, percolotion constroints, as applicable. staff Response: Chen Northern provided the original engineering study for Aspen Glen, including a soils determination. Based upon the soils types the Applicant's engineer recommends that a site-specific geotechnical and foundation report be required at final plat. Staff has included this as a recommended condition of approval. 70. Hozards. Geologic hazards on-site, and odjacent to site. The Sages at Aspen Glen BOCC9/LsltL KE Staff Response: Sinkholes, debris flow and surface depressions were analyzed and found to be of minimal concern with this site. A berm was constructed on the east side of CR 109 as part of the original approval and during improvements to CR 109. This was determined to mitigate potential hazards to the Sages site. A Geotechnical Study is recommended as a condition of approvat and must be submitted at finat plat to further analyze this issue. The Colorado Geologic Survey has responded to the referral request, EXHIBIT O, with nine recommendations as follows: 1- 5- 1- Tfte Hnlerddb plrn slmH te sfiri&d h Chen lfoltrem for mnrxnt pe{aLrfoq b tre gearhgic Eondlirns d&e efu ard flrre il prupooed hd use rrd gadng plarsh srsre tmy are h mrhnnarceuith he phdrical reffimreodafiom ild Htrrent undersfoifirg sf tm ft wrdfiare TtE ffien D&dren repoil hdc#s pkflnehs rerB irEhIBd duli.]q tE lgg3 im'eUigmm- ft mrH be wdd b reuisuffi & * itpwhfrsfo grundrr&r rudfimsadirFaobbtre#e- 'lhe ffiem t&rfierm rcputirffiEtem marsffi of drdfiolEs, defressed ffi ild dehis ffqm uffrin fte Efte- Tlpsa atm dronH be deillyfrdenffied m lhe phl rd speffc mifualftm npesul* shodd be dstNiled ln ptd nofua loeafuns rrd dsdsr dtrs dtre debrh defledftm sfrucfuns dnuH h prwided frr teriBx- A rehiftrT udl is pmpd dong fte reshm e{e of tae pmpety, al}awrtb CR lm. 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The findings of that report may require additional conditions of approval that will be determined at final plat. 77. Notuml Hobitot. Existing floro and launa habitot, wetlands, migrotlon routes. Staff Comments: Historically used for agriculture such as grazing and hayfields, the site is a high river terrace with vegetation consisting primarily of cultivated agriculturat grasses. No specific wildlife concerns were identified and the deer and elk continue to use the golf course for grazing. The Colorado Division of Wildlife did not respond the referral request. 72. Resource Areas. Prctected or Registered Archaeological, cultural, palentologiul ond hlstorlc tesourae arcas. 6 The Sages at Aspen Glen BOCC glLeltL KE Staff Comments: No known resource areas have been mapped within the proposed development area. Section 4-502(E) lmpact Analvsis. The tmpact Analysis shall provide a description of the impacts that the proposed land use change may cause, based upon the standards that the proposed use must satisry. The lmpact Analysis shall include a complete description of how the applicant witl ensure that impacts will be mitigated and standards will be satisfied. The following information shall be included in the lmpact Analysis. 7. Adiocent Property. An oddds list ol real property adjacent to the subject prcFertf, and the mailing oddress lor each of the property ownerc; Staff Comments: This information has been provided. 2. Adiacent Lond ltse. Existing use of odjacent property ond neighbortng propeftiy wlthin TS|W mdius. Staff Comments: The application does include a map of uses within a 150d radius of the site. These consist mainly of residential development, vacant land, roads and utilities, a gravel pit and the Colorado River. Site Features. A dexription of si|r- feotures such as stteoms, areas subject to flading lak*, high ground water oreas, topography, vegetative cover, climotology, and other leotures thot may oid in the evoluotion of the proposed developnent. Staff Comments: This site sits on a bench above the Cotorado River on a flat terrace that has an abrupt rise to the west and CR 109. No watercourses or wettands are present on the site and vegetation is prima rily un-irrigated grasses. Soil Choroctert*ics. A description ol srltl chamcteristics ol the site which hove a significant influence on the proposed use of the lond. Staff Comments:.The Roaring Fork corridor is welt known for geotechnical issues including corrosive soils, sinkholes, debris flow and surface depressions. These issues were al! evaluated when the zoning was applied to the property however the subdivision standards require site specific review. A condition of approval is recommended by the Applicant's engineer and Staff has included it the recommended conditions to the Commission. Geology and Hozard. A description of the geolqic chomcteristics o! the areo including arry potential notural or man-mode hozards, ond a determination of what elfect sudt factorc would hove onthe propsrld use of the land. 8. The Sages at Aspen Glen BOCCg/79/17 KE Staff Comments: Colorado Geologic Survey (CGS) responded, EXHIBIT O, and provided some comments for consideration. Staff has included those comments in the recommended conditions of approval. Efrect on Existing Water Supply and Adequacy ol Supply. Ewluation ol the efrect of the proposed land use on the mpacity ol the source of woter supply to meet ert*ing ond fufurc domestic ond ogricuftumt requirements and meeting the adequate water supply requiremenB oltuctiutT-IU. Staff Comments: Potable water is proposed to be provided by Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District who provided a "wili serve" letter. Even so, the Division of Water Resources (DWR) responded to the referral request, EXHIBIT N, that "insufficient information was provided" and they "cannot comment on the potentaal for material injury to existing water rights". !t appears that additional information needs to be obtained from the District to foruvard to DWR for a determination of "no materia! injuq/'. This is a critical issue in determining an adequate water sirpply therefore the application should not move forurard to the Board of County Commissioners until such time as that determination is received from DWR. Staff is recommending this as a condition of approvat. Ellect on Groundwoter and Aquffer Reeharge Ateos. Evoluotion ol the relationship ol the subiect prcel to fladptains, the nature o! nils and subsails and their obitity to adequotely support waste disposal, the slope ol the land, the efftct ol sewage eIfluents, ond the pllufron olarloce runofi, streomflow ond groundwoter. Staff Comments: lmpervious areas are timited in the development, no on-site waste disposal is proposed. The drainage plarr does incorporate best management practices for temporary and permanent pollution control. A Stormwater Management Plan and Erosion Control Map are part of the application materials. Prior to construction a Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS) Construction Activity Permit must be obtained. Further details regarding these issues are required at final plat when detailed engineering report and plans are submitted. Environmental Eflects. Determination of the *isting envitonmentol conditions on the porel to be developed and the etlects ol danelopment on those conditions, including: o. Determinotion ol the long term and short term elfea on flom and fauna. b. Detenninotlon ol the efrect on significont ardtoeologicol, cuftuml, polentologiml, historic fegouraes. e Determlnotion ol the effict on designated envircnmental tesources, inctuding cridoit wildlilehoffiat. (1) lmpact on wildlife and domestic animols through qeation of hozordous ottradlotts, alterotion ol existing native vegetatlon, blockade o! migration routes, use potterns or other disruptions. 8 The Sages at Aspen Glen BOCCglrslTL KE d. Evoluation of ony potential rodiation hazard that moy have been identified hy the Stote or County Health Departments. e. spill Prevention control and counter Meosures plan, il applicoble. Staff Comments: Long-term impacts on flora and fauna are not anticipated to occur as revegetation is planned and a significant amount of open space exists within this community. No known historic resources have been identified on the site. The traffic from this development was originally contemplated when the pUD was analyzed. Updates will be provided pursuant to the memo from sGM, ExHtBtr R. g. Tm!fic. Asessment ol tmlfic impc9 based upon a tmffic study prepared in onplionce with Sedion tt-502(t). Staff Comments: Given the number of proposed units the overatl traffic impacts associated with this development will be minimal. A traffic analysis was included in the submjttal and updates are planned to be provided. 70. Nuisonce. lmpac9 on adiacent land from generation ol vapor, dust, smoke, noise, glarc or vibrotion, or other emanations. Staff Comments: Noise and dust are the most likely nuisances to occur, particularly during construction. The HOA has experience in dealing with these issues and are most likely to be the enforcing entity. No other nuisance impacts to adjacent land wil! result by the approval of this subdivision. 77. Reclamotion Plan. A reclomation plon consistent with the standards in Sectlon 7-272. Staff Comments: A landscape plan has been submitted which adequately reclaims the areas disturbed by construction. C. SECt|ON 7.1@ GENERAL APPROVAL STANDARDS FOR LAND USE CHANGE PERM]TS 7. Section 7-7O7 Comptiance with Zone District llse Restrictions Staff Comments: A pending PUD Amendment is anticipated to be approved by the Director of Building and Planning on December 20ft. This amendment is being requested to revise the zone text for duplex setbacks in the front yard to 20'. Once approved this application will be is in compliance with the zone standards. 2. Sedion 7'702 Compliance wlth Comprehensive Plan and lntergovernmentol Agreements 9 4. Staff Comments: The project appears to Plan. 3. Section 7-703 Compatibit@ The Sages at Aspen Glen BOCC9/L9/LL KE be in general conformance with eh Comprehensive Staff Comments: There are no compatibilaty issues associated with the approval of this subdivision. Sectlon 7-lWSufficient Legol ond physicol burce olWoter Staff Comments: lt does not appear that the Division of Water Resources has sufficient information to determine that no material injury will result from the 13 additional taps issued by the Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District. Staff is recommending that the Board of County Commissioner hearing not be scheduled until such time as a "no material injur/, letter is issued by the DWR. *ction 7-7(B Adequote Water Suppty Staff Comments: The site is within the service area of the Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District and the district has provided a ,,can and willserve,, letter *ction 7-7(b Adequate water Disttibution ond wostewoter,systems Staff comments: The distribution systems will be included in a subdivision improvements agreement with the County and final engineer plans and reports are due at Final plat. The District has the authority to review the distribution systems based upon their rules and regulations to provide service. Eventually those tines will be dedicated to the District. 7. Sedion.T-70 Adequate public lltllities Staff Comments: Source Gas responded, EXHIBIT l. that they have no issues. Electric service is alSo available to the area. 8. ftdion 7-7(E Access and Roodways Staff Comments: The Aspen Glen Homeowne/s Association has reviewed the road to determine compliance with Aspen Glen standards (as originally approved by the County), EXHIB;T e. ln that an attachment to that letter David Kotz, P.E. with SGM states that "...The Sages pretiminary Plan drawings have been developed based on the same (or higher) standards, details and specifications that SGM applied to previous phases in Aspen Glen. lt is my opinion that this dbvelopment, as proposed, complies with the Garfield County code requirements and Aspen Glen PUD guidelines." 5. 6. 10 9. Sedion 7-7(D No Significont Riskfrom Natuml Hozards The Sages at Aspen Glen BOCC9IL9/71 KE Staff Comments: There do not appear to be significant risk from natdral hazards other than those identified by Cotorado Geotogic Survey (CGS), EXHIBIT O, and conditions of approval are recommended regarding submittal of site specific geotechnical reports and anatysis at final plat. The Town of Carbondale responded to the referral request, EXHIBIT P, that the County should require a geotechnical report for this subdivision. D. SECIiON 7-2OO GENERAL RESOURCE PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR IAND USE CHANGE PERMITS 7. Section 7-207 Proi,tection of Agricufturat londs Staff Comments: Not applicable. 2. Section 7-202 Prctection olwildtW Hobitat Areas Staff Comments: The Division of Wildlife (CDOW) has not responded to the referral request for this application. The submittal documentation does inctude a CDOW tetter from 1993 regarding screening, vegetation and wildlife corridors. lt is unclear how this relates to the current project. Given that Aspen Glen is an existing subdivision, the impact associated with the addition of 13 units would be minimal. g. Section 7-203 Protection of WAlonds and Woterbodl* Staff Comments: No known wetlands occur on this site. 4. Section 7-2(N Protection d Woter Quality fum pottutant Staff Comment: Stormwater and erosion controls are proposed for both temporary and permanent pollution control. Concern has been identified by Mountain Cross Engineering EXHIBIT M, and Road & Bridge, EXHIBIT l, regarding the proposed plugging of the cutver that directs flows from the west beneath cR 109 (at the southwest corner of the Sages). Dave Kotz, P.E. has responded, EXHIBIT R, No. 6 states that the "This 18" culvert was not contemplated in the original Drainage Master Plan but was added as part of the CR 109 construction...SGM wilt revise the onsite drainage plan...to safely handle the flows." Staff is recommending that the items included in EXHIBIT R become conditions of approval. 5. Section 7-2(R Etosion ond Sedimentation Staff Comment: An adequate Erosion and Sediment Control Ptan performed by Boundaries Unlimited has been submitted. The Sages at Aspen Glen BOCCe/Ls/7L KE 6. Sedion 7-2$ Droinoge & Sedion 7-207 Stormwoter Run-Olf Staff Comments: ln addition to the culvert issue identified above, other drainage issues were identified in the Mountain Cross Engineering response, EXHIBIT M. These items are addressed in EXHIBIT R, the responses are included as recommended conditions of approval. 7. Sedion 7-2(BAirQuolity Staff Comments: Necessary air permits will be obtained during the construction of the project, and it is not anticipated that ongoing air quality issues associated with the proposed 13 units would result. 8. Sedion 7-2G) Areos SubjeA b Wilfire Hazards Staff Comments: This level site is located between the gotf course and CR 109. lt is not anticipated that significant wildfire hazards exist. 9. *ction 7-27o Areas SubJect to Notural llazords ond Geolqic Hozards Staff Comments: CGS response to the application does identifu concerns related to geologic hazards. Staff has included recommended conditions of approval regarding submittat of site specific geotechnicat anatysis at Final plat. 70. Section 7-277 Areos with Archeolqial, Poleontolqbal or Hi$ortml lmprtonce Staff Comments: There are no known areas of historical importance within the property. 77. Section 7-272 Reclamotion Staff Comments: A significant Landscape Plan was submitted, and the Aspen Glen HOA has responded regarding the HOA requirements for submittal of completion deposits for proper revegetation on the site. The HOA goes on to state that the Applicant will have to comply with the required Design Review Process. E. SECTION 7.300 SITE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTSTANDARDS 7. *dion7-!Nl Comptible Design Staff Comments: The proposai appears io be compatible with the overatl Aspen Glen pUD. 2. SedionT-!102 Building D*ign t2 The Sages at Aspen Glen BOCCelLslLT.KE Staff Comments: Not applicable, the site will be required to comply the Design Guidetines of Aspen Glen at the time of construction. Sedion 7-!103 Design and Scale of Development Staff Comments: Excessive site disturbance will not be required and the devetopment is designed to be close to access and utilities. The Applicant has worked closely with the DRB and HOA of Aspen Glen over the past two years to assure that the design and scale of the development is complimentary to the overall Aspen Glen community. 4. Sedion 7-3U Olts-trcet parking and Looding Standards Staff Commehts: The Applicant has demonstrated that compliance with off-street parking standards can be achieved within the proposed subdivision. 5. Section 7-il(R Londscaping and Lighting Standards Staff Comments: The standard plat notes will be required which state that the lighting must be downward and inward facing to the property. The Applicant has submitted an adequate Landscape Plan. 6. Section 7-!t(fi Snow Storage Standards Staff Comments: lt appears that adequate snow storage areas have been provided. 7. Sedion 7-!107 Rwdwoy Stondords Staff Comments: The site complies with both the County standards as well as the Aspen Glen standards. 8. Section 7-3(D Tmil and Wallcway Standards Staff Comments: The project does propose relocation of the golf cart path. This shall be finatized at final plat when documentation must be provided regarding the vacation of the easement and acceptance of that vacation by the golf club/HOA. 9. Sedion 7-3N WilW Stondards Staff Comments: Other than the issues identified by the Division of Water Resources it would appear that the standards have been met. The Sages at Aspen Glen BOCCg/L9/7L KE F. SECTTON 7- 400 SUBpIVtStON STATpARpS ANp pEStGN SPEC|F|CAT|ONS 1. Sedion 74,07Geneml Subdlvision Standords Staff Comments: Given that the site is within an established subdivision and the HOA has no significant issues, it would appear that The Sages meets the minimum general subdivision standards. 2. *cllon 7402 SuMlvlslon Lots Staff Comments: The lots sizes and configurations are appropriate. 3. *ctlon74Oll frre Protxtlon Staff Comments: Bill Gavette, Carbondale Fire Protection District, has responded to the application, EXHIBIT K, that the access is adequate and that the proposed water supply and fire hydrant locations are acceptable. The final comment from the District is that lmpact Fees in the amount of 5730.00 per unit will be required upon execution of an agreement between the District and the developer. These fees are included as a Staff recommended condition of approval. *dlon 7& Survey Monuments Staff Comments: This issue will be further reviewed at Final ptat. SeAlonT4(E Standardsfur Publtc Sltes ond Open Spce Staff Comments: The Applicant has provided open space as well as an open space manaBement plan. The ULUR requires satisfactaon of impact fees at final plat including Schoo! Land Dedication (or fee in-lieu), as well as other applicable impact fees including the Fire District fees (S730/unit) and County traffic impact fees. The School Land Dedication (fee in-lieu) will be calcutated at fina! plat, based upon a recent appraisal of the unimproved property, and payment will be due at the time of recorded in the plat. The traffic impact fee willalso be calculated at flnat plat with payment due at the time of recording. 5. L4 The Sages at Aspen Glen BOCCslts/LL KEVI. STAFF CONCERNS AND ISSUES The major issue at Planning Commission was a letter regarding material injury from the Division of water Resources. Based upon additional information and a revised letter from the DWR this issue has been resolved. Recommended conditions of approva! mitigate remaining issues and impacts that may result due to the creation of the proposed lots. Other conditions of approval are standard concerns typicatly associated with a preliminary plan and are indicative of requirements at final plat. vrr. succEsrqp HNptNGs The following are findings suggested by the Planning Commission should the Board of County Commissioners approve the Sages at Aspen Glen Preliminary plan: t. That proper public notice was provided as required for the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners. 2. That the hearing before the Board of County Cornmissioners was extensive and complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted or could be submjtted and that alt interested parties were heard at that meeting. 3. That for the above stated and other reasons, the request for a Preliminary Ptan to create seven (7) single family lots and three (3) duplex lots may be in the best interest of the heatth, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County if recommended conditions of approvat are adopted by the Board of County Commissioners. 4. That, with the adoption of recommended conditions, the application has adequatety met the requirements of the Garfield County Comprehensive plan of 2000, as amended. 5. That, with the adoption of recommended conditions, the application has adequately met the requirements of the Garfield County Unified Land Use Resolution of 2@8, as amended. vl[. The Planning Commission considered this application at a public hearing on Decembe r 8,2OlO at which time they unanimously voted to forward a recommendation of APPROVAT to the Board of County Commissioners for the Sages at Aspen Glen Subdivision, with the following conditions: L. That all representations made by the Applicant in the application, and at the public hearing before shal! be conditions of approval 2. Preliminary Plan approval shall be vatid for a period of one (1) year from the date of approvat by the Board of County Commissioners. 3. The Applicant shall comply with the final plat requirements in addition to those requirements contained within the Garfield County Unified Land use Resolution of 2008, as amended (ULUR): 15 The Sages at Aspen Glen BOCCe/Lg/lL KE a. The Final Plat shall contain the following notes: , , i. Contro! of noxious weeds is the responsibility of the property owner. ii. No open hearth solid-fuelfireptaces witl be altowed anywhere within the subdivision. One (1) new solid-fuel burning stove as defined by C.R.S. 25-7-401, et.seq., and the regutations promulgated thereunder, will be allowed in any dwelling unit. All dwelling units will be allowed an unrestracted number of naturalgas burning stoves and appliances. iii. Allexterior lighting shall be the minimum amount necessary and that all exterior lighting shall be directed inward and downward, towards the interior of the subdivision, except that provisions may be made to allow for safety lighting that goes beyond the property boundaries. iv. Colorado is a "RIGHT-TO-FARM" state pursuant to C.R.S. 35-3-11, Et. Seq. Landowners, residents and visitors must be prepared to accept the activities, sights, sounds and smells of Garfield County's agricultural operations as a normal and necessary aspect of living in a county with a strong rural character and a healthy ranching sector. Those with an urban sensitivity may perceive such activities, sights, sound, and smells only as inconvenience, eyesore, noise and odor. However, state law and county policy provide that ranching, farming and other agricultural activities and operations within Garfield County sha!! not be considered to be nuisances so long as operated in conformance with the law and in a non- negligent manner. Therefore, all must be prepared to encounter noises, odor, lights, mud, dust smoke, chemicals, machinery on public roads, livestock on public roads, storage and disposal of manure, and the application by spraying or otherwise of chemical fertilizers, soil amendment, herbicide, and pesticides, any one or more of which may naturally occur as part of legal and non-negligent agricultural operations.. v. All owners of land, whether ranch or residence, have obligations under state law and county regulations with regard to the maintenance of fences dnd irrigation ditches, controlling weedt keeping livestock and pets under control, using property in accordance with zoning, and other aspects of using and maintaining property. Residents and landowners.are encouraged to learn about these rights and responsibilities an act as good neighbors and citizens of the county. A good introductory source for such information is "A Guide to Rural Living & Small Scale Agriculture" put out by the Colorado State University Extension Office in Garfield County; vi. Fencing on the property shall comply with the Division of Wildlife specifications for wildlife-friend !y fencing; vii. The mineral rights associated with this property have been partially or wholly severed and are not fully intact or transferred with the surface estate therefore altowing the potentia! for natural resource bxtraction on the property by the mineral estate owner(s) or tessee(s). b. The Final Plat shall contain the following certificates as contained within the Ptat Certificate Appendix of the ULUR: 15 The Sages at Aspen Glen BOCCe/Ls/7L KE Certificate of Dedication and Ownership; Lienholder Consent and Subordination Certificate, if applicable; Board of County Commissioners Certificate; Title or Attorney Certificate; Treasurer Certificate of Taxes Paid; County Surveyor Certifi cate; Clerk and Recorder Certificate; Surveyor Certificate. The Applicant shall delineate and legally describe all easements on the fina! plat and convey all easements to the responsible entity. This dedication shall be in a form acceptable to the County Attorney's Office and transfer shall occur at the time of recording of the final plat. These easements shall include, but are not timited to all easements of record, utility easements, drainage easements, water system easements, stormwater drainage easements, open space and any internal roads required as a part of this development. The vacation/relocation of the golf cart path must be clearly documented at final plat inctuding a letter of acceptance for the vacation of the easement from the Homeowne/s Association or Club representative; The Applicant shall provide a map and inventory for the property for Garfield County listed noxious weeds. lf noxious weeds are present the Applicant shall provide a weed management plan and address the weed management of the site, including common arias, within the covenants. This information shall be submitted for review and acceptance by the Vegetation Manager of Garfield County prior to submitta! of the final plat application; Prior to approva! and recordation of the final plat the Applicant shall be required to comply with Resolution 2008-05, and submit the required 5730.00 per unit residential impact fee for the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District. 8. The Applicant shall submit an unimproved property appraisal for the site at final plat. This appraisat is necessary to calculate the Fee in-lieu of School Land Dedication which shall be due and payable prior to approval and recordation of the final plat. 9. A site specific geotechnical and foundation report shall be required at final plat. . The responses from SGM, Dave Kotz, P.E., EXHIBIT R, shall be incorporated herein and considered conditions of approval. This information shall be provided prior to submittat of the finat plat. lo, Au,ovvt^sv\ol +Av mhLorAA V\l}lll- ^l Ab WC t. ia. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. 6. 7. 17 PLANNING COM1VIISSION MEETING MINUTES FROM DECEMBER IO,2OO8 PC Members Present Cheryl Chandler Jook Jacober Bob Fullerton Shannon Kyle Adolfo Gorra Greg McKennis StaffPresent Fred Jarman, B&P Director Kathy Eastley, Planner Dusty Dunbar, Planner Deborah Quinn, Assist Cty Atty Roll call was taken and the following members are absent tonight: Phil Vaughan, Sean Maftin and Terry Ostom. A motion was made by Bob Fullerton to approve the minutes as written for the Planning commission Meeting dates of september 24e, october l$, and November 12,2oo&. Shannon Kyle seconded ttre motion. A vote was taken and all approved unanimously. The first item of discussion is a public meeting request to review a Sketch Plan Application for the Sages at Aspen Glen Subdivision. The property is located within the Aspen Glen PUD. The parcel is approximately 4.243 acres in size and 15 units on seven single-family lots, one duplex lot and two triplex lots are proposed. The applicant is Gerd Zeller. IGthy Eastley is the County Planner on this project. Present for the applicant is the owner Gerd Zeller, he lives in Aspen Glen and JeffMackintosh with Schmueser Gordon Meyer. cheryl chandler explained the process we will follow tonight for this item. Kathy Eastley entered exhibits A-J into the record. All are accepted into the record. Kathy Eastley presented the staffcomments and project information next. The Applicant proposes to subdivide a4.243-acre parcel within the Aspen Glen PUD to allow for 15 units on 7 df lots, l-duplex lot, and 2-fiiplex lots. The zoning on this parcel is the Club Villa ResidentialT-one District within the PUD zoning which allows for single-family attached and single-family detached residential dwellings intended for individual lot ownership which may include townhomes and duplexes. Water and sewer will be provided by the Roaring Fork Water & Sanitation District. This parcel is located in Study Area I of the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan which the map designates this areas as Subdivision. A vicinity map was shown locating the property towards the back of the Aspen Glen PUD along CR 109. A Sketch Plan Map was also shown. A discussion tookplace on the site plan showing road and location of the differentfpes of lots. This application was referred to the Homeowners Association at Aspen Glen for comment. Their Board has some concerns. The first is related to the number of units being proposed on this site. The HOA Board of Directors does not support a triplex product on the site and they only support a total of 13 dwelling units on this site. They are also concerned with the 3O-foot setback from CR 109 and that it is not large enough to support landscaping. Property is lower than CR 109 by 8 to 10 feet. Other items were broughtup in their letter @xhibit fD which are listed and included with the staffreport. The Garfield County Engineer commented on this application and his comments are included as Exhibit I within the staffreport. Some of his concerns are the dead-end sfieet length which exceeds 600-feet; the Right-of-Way doesn't meet the County standards, and easements that are needed. Kathy Easfley said some of the items that need to be discussed are:. The Right-of-Way width. Road configuration o Density o Unittpe . Unit configuration Greg McKennis asked for clarification of road markings on the site plan. Greg McKennis asked do we know why the Engineer found the road found to be insufficient. Kathy Eastley responded that the stipulation in the regulations state that the cul-de-sac can't exceed 600'. Greg McKennis asked so the road is too narrow? The County Engineer felt there was insuffrcient ROW width in order to get the utilities and everything in the roadway Kathy Eastley spoke to Leslie Lamont who is the Administuator for their DRC at Aspen Glen. Kathy Eastley was asking about the standards that Aspen Glen has because these are private roads within the development. From the information that Kathy Eastley received she said the roads may be insuffrcient based upon the standards at Aspen Glen. Kathy Eastley said we did receive referral comments back from the Carbondale Fire District and they didn't seem to have much of an issue with the road configurations. They stated that the access appears to be adequate for emergency apparatus. (See exhibit G included with staffreport) The applicant's representative JeffMackintosh will speak next. He met with ttre Fire Distict and they said there was no problem with the proposal. He also spoke about the water main. Roads are private and meet ROW requirements. Applicant used the same ROW process that the Sundance area used within the Aspen Glen PUD. Could put in an easement for ROW if necessary. Gerd Zeller spoke next and he said they want to do everything that they are required to do. Don't ttrink what they have proposed on roads are any different from other roads that 4re out there now. Gerd mentioned that the retention area is for inigation. Gerd also 2 spoke about the setback requirement of 20'. He has been working with Aspen Glen about the density which applicant iS requesting 15 units. He agrees with the HOA that he will change his application request from 15 units to 13 units. Could change from a triplex lot to a duplex lot. Gerd Zeller thinks that duplexes require bigger setbacks. Greg McKennis asked so you are going to change that to a duplex and are they happy wittr that. Gerd Zeller believes they are. Kathy Eastley said the PUD guide for Aspen Glen stipulates minimum lot size and minimum lot depth for different tlpes of units whether it is a single-family attached which would be considered the triplex or the duplex lot. Kathy Eastley was unable to find the provision that ttrey were talking about. Some further discussion needs to take place to decide whether it would be a PUD Amendmentto change the minimum lot area in the Club YillaZone District so they could put a duplex rather than a triplex on the lot. Jock Jacober asked what the question on everybody's mind is. Gerd Zeller said it's the densrty. Crreg McKennis said there is a letter from the HOA included in our packet. Kathy Easfley would like to explain the whole density issue. In the PIJD the Club Villa Zone DisfricJ was designated a number of units for an area. It is an HOA review of what goes where. There is a pool of density within the PUD. Gerd Zeller said before he even thought about coming to the County he went to Aspen Glen HOA to work on a plan because he wanted to have some sort of agreement on what was being proposed. Jock Jacober said he likes the high density in the infrastucture rich area and he likes the availability for the opportumty for smaller units. Jock encourages this tpe of thing. Thinks diversity of housing within Aspen Glen is a good thing. Bob Fullerton said he respects the HOA's comments. Hate to see you have to do a PUD Amendment to change the types of lots. Bob has some minor concerns with the length of the cul-de-sac but he is going to go with the Fire District if they have no problem with them. Bob Fullerton thinks the size of the roads should really match up throughoutthe subdivision Greg McKennis said the UOA haa a problem with the 30' setback offof CR 109. Gerd Zeller said he was surprised to see that. Code requires a 20' setback. Gerd Zeller said he has changed some of the setbacks as suggested and he will make some adjustnent between lot 6 & 7 at Preliminary Plan stage. Jock Jacober asked about CR 109 and said it is in a dismal shape. Cheryl Chandler said Aspen Glen did improvements to that road. Jock replied they did a mighty bad job. Jock Jacober said he is assuming that CR 109 has a ROW. Fred Jarman said there is a prescripted ROW and probably a 50' ROW. Cheryl Chandler asked was the back gate ever written in as an entrance. Gerd Zeller said everyone refers to that as a back gate. It is a radio controlled gate. 3 Moved to the public for comments next. Leslie Lamont would like to speak first. Ms. Lamont has been the Design Review Administrator for Aspen Glen since 2004. She works with the design committee and they have worked with Gerd,Zeller and the HOA for over a year on this proposal. Ms. tamont is not a resident of Aspen Glen. Her concerns are: . The width of the pavement in Aspen Glen is 26-28'and ROW's are 60-80' ROW shown on prirposal does not meet Aspen Glen standards. Detention pond<oncemed with landscaping around this project. Detention pond takes up a huge corner in this area. Concerned with setback from County Road. Want to make sure it is safe for everyone that uses that County Road. It is completely out of oharacter to have development that close to the road. 'Want to see a profile of the road. In regards to number of units. This zone district is unique within Aspen Glen that it allows s/f homes, duplex homes and triplex homes attached. There is no other area within the PUD that has all three of these types of units together. Possibly create greater setbacks for single family homes. Perhaps Gerd Zeller can submit a Text Amendment to change these to single family and duplex lots. Fred Jarman wanted to make two points. The first is on the notion of a TextAmendment. .In the new Land Use Code we will be using the first of January 2009;there is a much lesser type ofprocess you can go through as opposed to the current code. The second question Fred has is that he recalls that there is a trigger that would require Aspen Glen to install a stoplight at Highway 82. Itwas a density trigger. Fred doesn't know what the figure is right offthe top of his head but he knows it was a realistic trigger and it was an obligation by Aspen Glen to the Board of County Commissioners with their approvals back in the 90's when this development was approved. Fred is asking the applicant if they have looked into ttrat at all (trigger for light) and if not, that really does need to be looked into. Jock Jacober asked is Aspen Glen HOA a referral agency for this application? Kathy Eastley said this area is included in the Master Association for Aspen Glen which means they get assessed just like everybody else in this development. Therewas a comment regarding the formation of a sub-association for this area to pay for the maintenance of the roadway in that particular area. Cheryl Chandler asked Gerd Zeller what would happen if you make it 8 units like the Peaks at Aspen Glen. Gerd Zellq said he originally came through to Aspen Glen maxing this out with the idea of making reasonable size duplexes. Gerd talked furlher about triplex lots and what you could see would be the second story because of the berm. Fred Jarman said when Aspen Glen was approved originally there was an obligation that at a certain point of build out that Aspen Glen would have to install a light at Highway 82 and their entance. Gerd Zeller said that the HOA wants to add a light but they can't have it per the State. Cheryl Chandler said that ls because you have to meet a certain number frst before the State will authorize one. a a 4 No further comments were made. Sketch Plan comments are good for one year from tonight's meeting date. The nefi item on the agenda is a Public Meeting request to review a Sketch Plan Application for the Clark Subdivision which is to be renamed as the Rilee Subdivision because of duplication in subdivision names. The property is located south of Rulison on CR 301 and is approximately 40.715 acres in size. Three residential lots are proposed. The applicants are David and Angela Clark. Present for the applicant tonight is David Clark and he lives at675} CR 301 Parachute, Colorado. Cheryl Chandler reviewed the process we will follow for this application tonight. Dusty Dunbar is the County Planner and stre will present the project information and staff comments next. This proper{y is 40+ acres and 3 residential lots are being proposed. The proPerty is located at6750 CR 301 and is currently zoned AgriculturelResidential/Rural P"otrty (A/RIRD). Access is proposed offof CR 301. Water will be provided to these lots through a shared well. This parcel is located in Study Area} of the Comprehensive Plan and shows a designation of this properly as Outlying Residential. The property lies outside ofthe municipal sphere of influence. A site plan of the proposal was shown and discussed. Photos of the site and surrounding area were also shown. Items of discussion: A Well Sharing Plan will need to be included with the Preliminary Plan submittal. Drainage: Property drains gently south to north. There is a small pond on the property. Irigation: Irrigation from the shared well is to be limited on the lots. These limitations will require some type of management and will need to be addressed at Preliminary Plan stage. Water: Appears to have sufficient water to serve development. well permit that is in place allows tlree households to use. ISDS: Must have required separation from water system. All lots are to access offof CR 301. All driveways need access permits from the county Road & Bridge Departnent. Property is located within Traffic Sttrdy Area I which will require fees to be paid at final plat: Property is located within RE-2 School District which will require fees to be paid at fmal plat. Will need updated comments from School Distriit at Preliminary PIan stage. Fire Protection: Required to have suffrcient water for fire flow. Need updated comments from the Fire District at Preliminary Plan stage. Will need plat note for severed mineral rights. a a a a a a 5 r Wildlife / Fencing: Applicant will be required to identiff wildlife habitat and big game ranges. This property is mapped as'"overall Range" for Mule Deer, Elk, Black Bear, and Wild Turkey. Fencing types recommended by the CDOW should be required in this area. o Engineered foundations will be a requirement of the subdivision approval. Comments are good for one year from tonight's meeting date. Moved to the applicant for his presentation next. David Clark said that Dusty Dunbar did a good job with her review. Mr. Clark would like to build another house on one of the proposed lots and sell his bigger home that is on his current property. Bob Fullerton asked Mr. Clark how the well has been out there. David Clark said it's very good. David Clark said all of his property is hay pasture. He himself sees a low fire danger. The Fire Chief wants a cistern at each house for holding water and then the well for use. Greg McKennis said water is a concern. No public comments were made. Sketch Plan comments are good for one year from tonight's meeting date. The next item on the agenda is a public meeting request to review a Sketch Plan ApplicationfortheCoffinanSubdivision. Thepropertyislocated atl837 CR100. The parcel is approximately 149 acres in size and two lots are being proposed. The applicant is Doug Coffrnan. Present for the applicant is Kelly Cave, 823 Blake Avenue #202, Glenwood Springs Colorado. The Applicant is actually Rex Coffinan. Fred Jarman is the County Planner and he will present the project information and staff comments. This is a request to split offone lot from the 149 acre parcel. This land went through the Exemption process back in 2004. The 100-year flood plain cuts through the site. Question is where the flood plain lies. Can't build in floodway. You can build in flood fringe as long as the first floor is at least one foot above flood level. Need to really define where flood fringe and floodway are located. Believe application can meet all the goals, policies, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. Slough Ditch runs through the property. Applicant crossed over the ditch to get access to lots that were created through the Exemption process. Fred Jarman told Kelly Cave to look into that. Need to drill a well. Water table is high. Sewer system should be engineered ISTS mound systems. If applicant decides to come back with a Preliminary Plan Application it will be reviewed and processed under the new Land Use Code regulations. Fred Jarman handed out a list of those requirements. 6 GARFIELD COL]NTY Building & Planning Department Review Agency Form ' Date Sent: November 18,2010 Comments Due: Name of application: Sages at Aspen Glen Subdivision Sent to: Garfield County Road & Bridge Garfield County requests your comment in review of this project. Please notiff the Planning Departnent in the event you are unable to respond by the deadline. This form may be used for your response, or you may attachyour own additional sheets as necessary: Written comments may be mailed, e-mailed, or faxed to: Garfield County Building & Planning Staff Contact: Kathy Easfley 109 8e Sileet, Suite3Ol Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Fax 970-384-3470 Phone: 970-945-8212 General Comments: Garfield County Road & Bridge has a concern with the plugging or elimination of the 18" culvert across county road 109 just north of the intersection of Bald Eagle Way and county road 109. This culvert and the drainage from this culvert along the North side of Bald Eagle Way need to remain open. Name of review agency: Garfield County Road and Bridge Deparfinent By: Mike Prehm Date November 18- 2010 Revised 3l3O/N To: From: Re: Date: MEMORANDUM Kathy Eastley Steve Anthony Comments on the Sages at Aspen Glen Subdivision Preliminary plan November 23, 2010 Thanks for the opportunity to comment the Sages at Aspen Glen. My comments are as follows: Noxious Weeds o Inventory and mapping-The applicant needs to map and inventory the property for Garfield County listed noxious weeds. The area close to CR109 has had various thistle issues in the past o Weed Management-The applicant shall provide a weed management plan for the inventoried noxious weeds. r Covenants-Weed management is not addressed in the covenants. May we request that the applicant mention noxious weeds and remind each lot owner that it is their responsibility under the Colorado Noxious Weed Act and the Garfield County Weed Management Plan to manage County- listednoxious weeds? r Common area weed management-staffrequests a statement from the applicant indicating the party that will be responsible for future weed man4gement in common areas on the site. Revegetation r Please provide a map or inforrnation, prior to final plat that quantifies the areq ln terms of acres, to be disturbed and subsequently reseeded on road cut and utility disturbances. This information will help determine the amount of security that will hel4 if any, for revegetation. r The security shall be held by Garfield County until vegetation has been successfully reestablished according to the Reclamation Standards section in the Garfield County Weed Management Plan. November 3O,2O10 Kathy Eastley Garfield County Building & Planning 108 8th Strecq Suite 201 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 BE: Ihe Seges at Aspen Glen, Preliminryy Plan DearKathy: I have reviewd the apptication for the proposed Sages at Aspen Glen Subdivision The application was reviewed for cornpliance with the International Fire Code (IFC) 2003 edition, adopted by the County, I would offer the following comments. Acceso The proposed access is adequate for emergency apparafts. YYater Suonlies for Fire kotec{ion The proposed water supply and fire hydrant locations are acceptable. ImoectFees The dwelopment is subject to development impact fees adopted by the District. Ibe developer will be required to enter into an agreement with the District for the payment of dwelopment impact fees. Execution of the agreement and payment of the fees are due prior to the recording of the final pl*. Fees are based upon the impact fees adopted by the District at the time the agreeme, rt is executed. The current fee for residential developme,nt is $730.00 per unit. Please contact me if you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance. Sinoerelv^ ANlW Bill Gavette DeputyChief Carbondale & RuraltrIre Protecfon Dlstrict 3fi) Meadowood Drive o Carbondale, CO 81623 o 97G963-2491 Fax nG%34569 Fromr To: Subject: Date: Westerman, Carla Kathy A. Eastlev; Sages at Aspen Glen Subdivision-SPPA6479 Tuesday, November 09, 2010 3:34:52 PM Kathy, I have received the Preliminary plan for the sages at Aspen Gten Subdivision. At this time SourceGas has no issues with the proposed Subdivision in its current state. The developer will be responsible for any changes and upgrades necessary to furnish natural gas to this new subdivision. lf there are any other questions, please feelfree to contact me. Thanks! Carla Westerman Field Coordinator *uunrfu 970-928-0407 ptotlt\T HIYGINEE C*.ll aro fNvutolnn{fnTAt (oxstttttxc *xn Orserd Novernber 29, 20t0 Ms. Kathy Eastley Garfield County Plarrning 108Ith $keeL Suite 401 Oleuwaod $prings, CO 81601 REI Review of Srge* rt Arpun Gler Appltc*tlon: $PPA64?9 Dear Kathy: 'l'tris office has periformed a review of the documents provided for the $ages at Aspen Cleo Subdivision Preliminary PIan Applicalion. ThE submittal was found to be thorough and well crgnnizd. Ihc following guestions, concsrns, or comments worns geficfrated: I. Ths tralllc analysis that is refbrred to is the original treffic r€psrt for the Aspn Glen developrnent in 1992. The Applicanl a$$srlr that the actual traffic that has been or will be generatetl is less than the reporl *nticiprte* axl therefore there willbe no significant impacts. This rnay be ttre csse for the intrrior traffic geaerated. However thc assurnptions in tho tr&flic report conceming the background traffic, particularly on CR I09, should bc veri{ied *rd fhe trafiic reporf updated r$ n€cesssry. 2. The soils report was for thc Aspen Olen dcvelopmcnt and was gpfierated in lgg3. No information is included to show where dre borings were performed and it is difftcult to deteffiine if this original rqport is applfoable to ths $ages. Thc applicability of the ssils rel)ort should be dttmrnined and updated e$ nssessary. 3. The applicability of tlrc Division ofWildlife lcttcr, conceming Arpen Clen, that was included should be detemrined for the $agcs aud updatd ss $€ces*ary. 4, The '\rill serve" letter tbr sswer artd waterdoes not address the requiremantn to determine nn adequate $rater sqpply per Section 7-105.C of thE Garfield County regulations. The Applicant proposffi to u$s the altcmative a.r discu*sed in Section 7-105.C (fi. PlEase verify th&t the wilersupply plart is <n file and meets rryith the criteria of that section. 5. The *Drainage" section of the Engineering Report shows ttat the $ages will tiq into a conveyencc systwn dedgn*d to accommodate projoct flows, rvill avoid direct disutrarges, ond will pmvide dequate water quality. The report is silent about how the Applicurt propCIses to a&ess the detsntion r*quirod in Sestion 7-207.C" 6. The "Drninege' roc{ion of the Engineering REport sfl}ts no off-site are!$ af,e tributary to lhc Sfl*6 fut ths &ainage plan showe a culvert directing flows &om the nrest beneath CR 109 onto he southwcst corn€r of the Sages. Sheet Cl calls for both ends of this culve( tp be ptuggod. ?he ApplicM ehould di.scusr this in greeterdetail. 826112 Crand Avtnre r filenr,rood SpninS,r, CO 8160t PH: S70.9{5"5544 . f,{X; 9f0.T45.555S e w*,w-rnountaincross-erB tom suges*t t:H!1f; N*vcmher?9, ?010 7. The $agrs propo$es a rlead-end rvilh no turnaround end with no apparent coRrrsotion ofright- of,-tray intended fur the future per $rctian 7-307.A.7.c. The Ap,plieant should address the terrninatiorr of Ailison Road- 8. The turnarouad radius it listed in the curv€ table c$ 33.83'. This radius is les* than flryical nrininmrn stand*rds. Tfre ABplicant shouldaddress this rsdius. ' 9. The sewer line slope is desigrd as very flat, [ess thar] 0.6%. \4rith re]atively low volunres of flow frum ferrv residertecs the velocities will not be very high and solids will likely settle. The approval ofhe RFSWD will be requited- I0. The sewer lfne is shown at a depth that is shallower than the water line. This rvill require tbat the watcr seryices bc less than the rninimum bur}r of 5.5' or that they will be below the ranitary sswer li$e. Either case will require special constflretion practieer. Thc Applicant shopld address how these utility crossings will bc consfrEcted 1l- The water service to l"ot 4 appears to conflict ruith the propo+ed rnanhole. 1?, ?he sewer main flows outside of the propo$€d roadwily prism of Allison H.oad. Although it stays within the proposed utility $E$err6nt" this is generally discouraged. Tlre Applicmt should eansider rcaligning the sewer. 13" Tlre $ewer rnain flows ofTproperty priar to connnction to the main line tie-in. The Applicant will need to provide evidence ofpennission and agrec*rent* wiLh the affectod owrer. 14. On $heei C5 the easemeat is lo-calcd as a $anitary Sewer Easemcnt but cortains shaXlow utilities. The lrpplicant *hould verify the type of e*sement. 15. T'he e&$ems.nts shown on the Pre[irninary Plet are not congruert ryitlr rryhat are labeled as sasefirsnts in the eonstr*ction drawings. Frel free to call if you have any questions or commenl$. MOUHTAIN CNCIS* EFIGINEEB,ING. TNC. Cirit rsd f,nvlro*nmntd Conraltlrrg*nd tkriga 8tr6 f4 6raod A?$q*. $lcmrrynod Sprfurgr, g0 S I 60 l P: 97$,9C5J5.{4 Fl 9't0.*l-S.5558 yusw.mountsirs$s*crrg.com Sinccnely, Chris Hal€" PE DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES November 24,zUA Kathy Eastly Garfield Coung Building and Planning 108 Bth St Ste 201 Glenwood Springs C0 81601 Sages @ Aspen Glen Subdivision Preliminary Plan Section 13, T7S, R89W,6TH PM W. Division 5, W. District 38 Dear Ms. Easfly: We have reviewed the above referenced proposalto suMivide a parcel of 4.243 acres into 7 single{amily lots and 3 duplex lots. The applicant proposes to provide water through the Roaring Fott Water & Sanitation District (the District) pursuant to water rights and an augmentation plan decreed in Case No. 93CW192 as a wat6r supply for the Aspen Glen Development. The potable water tystem is to be provided via this plan through the Aspen Glen Well Nos. 2, 3 and 4, which are cunently assigned wellpermit nos. 59215-F, 4963S.F. and 59214- F, respectively. $ewage disposalwill be through a centralsystem and willalso be provided by the Dlstrict" A letter of commitment from the Diskict was provlded. The District's plan for augmentation provides for a tptal of 606.5 EQR's, a golf course, clubhouse, and 15 lakes. The last conespondence from the District to the Division of Water Resources dates February 5, 2003. At that time there were 519 lots platted wiffrin ihe Aspen Glen PUD. No current information regarding the number of EQR's available for development has been provided. ln addilion, it was stated in a reporl from Resource Engineering, lnc., dated June 8, 1993, that there is no EQR allotment for duplex struclures located on the west side of the Roaring Fork River. Pursuant to CR$ 30-28-136(lXhXll), a municlpality orquasi-municipality is required to file a report with lhe county and the $tate Engineer documenting the amount of water which can be supplied to the proposed development without causing injuryto existing water rights. A report of this nature was not included. See the attached Guidelinee for SuMivision Water Supplv Plqn Reports forthe n6ces8ary information. A report by Resource Engineering, lnc., daled May 24, 1995, indicates that the Aspen Glen Well Nos. 2, 3 and 4 well have a combined capacity of 1,340 gallons per minute, which excee& Aspen Glen's build-out peak day demand of 700 gallons per minute. Since insufficient information was provided, we cannot commenl on the potentialfor injury to existing water rights under the provislons of CRS 30-28-136(l Xhxll). lf you or the applicanl has any questions concerning this matter, please contact Karlyn Adarns in this office. Office of the State Engineer 1313 Sherman Street, Suite 818 o lfenver, CO dOZOI r Phone: 303-86G3581 r Fax:303-865-3589 www. $rater.5tate.(u. u$ D EPAR]'IV{EN'I' OF NA"IUITA L Ir SSOUITCE$ Brll Ritrirr, rr. Covrrynot' iUihe Krng [.retr.rtivg Director Dick tfolie. F.E. Direc$r,Slate Engtmer Re: Kathy Eastly Sages @ Aspen Glen Preliminary Plan November 24,2410 Jeff Deatherage tlUater Resource Engineer JD/kBalSages at Aspen Glen Subdiv.docx Alan Madellaro, Division Engineer, Division S Bill Blakeslee, Water Commissioner, District 38 STATE OF COLORADO COLORADO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY- seruing the people of Colondo Deparfnert of Nafural Resources 1313 Sherman Steet, Room 715 Denver,CO 802G1 Phone: (303)86&2611 Fax (303)86&2461 November24,2010 Ms. Kahy Eastley Garfield County Planning 108 th Street, Suite 401 Glenuood Springs, CO 81601 Legal: Sl3ofT7S,R89W COLORADOEreltfl DEPARTMENT OF I{ATURAL RESOURCES Re: Sages at Aspen Glen Subdivision - Preliminary Plan CGS Revlew No. GA-11.0003 Dear Ms. Eastley; !n response to your request and in accordance with Senate Bill 35 (1972), CGS has performed a technical review conceming geologic hazards for the above-mentioned proposed development. The site consists of approximalely 4.2 acres and is being divided to include 10 residential lots (7 SF and 6 duplexes). The lots will be prcvided seMce by the Roaring Fork Sanitation District. The review package included he project application packet, preliminary engineering report (4/10) by David KoE, preliminary construction plans (3/4/09) by Schmueser Gordon Meyer, preliminary plat (4/13/10) by Schmueser Gordon Meyer, and geotechnical engineering study (528/93) by Chen Northem. The geotechnical report was done as a supplement to turo initial studies for the Aspen Glen area, wtrich rlere not submifted as part of the refenal. The site is located north of Carbondale and east of County Road 109, west of the Roaring Fork River. A number of ponds and inigation ditches are present in the area. Groundwater levels were encountered arcund 31 feet below ground surface after drilling in 1993. Groundwater may be shallow in areas where ponds are located, or form perched water tables seasonally on clayey lenses in the subsurface soils. Surficial deposits are predominantly alluvialtenace sands, gravels, clays and cobbles, The Eagle Valley Evaporite was encountered between 23 and 33 feet below grcund surface. Low density soils may be present at depth in this area, and may consolidate/collapse under a load. The area has been mapped as having possibly hydrocompactive soils. Tln geotechnical rcpol did not include any boing location maps, srfe geologic maps, or hazard area identiftcation maps. Primary geologic concems fur the development of this property include water-sensitive soils, potential sinkholes, shallow groundwater, potentially water-sensitive soils, and potential debris floun. CGS ofiers the following comments for Countyconsideration: Bill Rlter, Jr. Go,Brnor Mlke King Executiw Direc'tor Mncent Matthewr Dlvlslon Dir€ctor and State Geologtst The cunent site plans should be submitted to Chen Northem for comment pertaining to the geologic conditions at the site and cunent proposed land use and grading plans to ensure they are in conformance with the geotechnical recommendations and cunent underctanding of the site conditions. The Chen Northem report indicates piezometefti were installed during the 1993 investigation. lt would be useful to review that data as it pertains to grcundwater conditions and impacts to the site. The Chen Northem report indicates there are areas of sinkholes, depressed areas, and debris flovta within the site, These areas should be clearly identified on the plat, and specific mitigation measures should be detailed in plat notes. Locations and design details of the debris deflection structures should be provided for review. A retaining wall is proposed along the westem edge of the property, adjacent to cR 109. A slope stability analysis should be considered to ensure that the raall is adequately designed and proposed grading along the toe of the slope will not create unstable conditions to the adjacent county road. Seasonglly shallow grounduater may be present in areas of this site. Appropriate subsurface drainage should be established for utility lines and subsurface construction expected within 5 feet of the seasonally high groundwater table. The soils are likely sensitive to moisture. Surface grading should work to prevent uater from infiltrating soils around structures and prevent areas of standing uater. Lourwater usage landscaping should be used around structures. Design-level subsurface geotechnical investigations should be conducted priorto building. Foundation designs may require additional mitigation based on the findings of this investigation. Large rocks may be encountered at depth wtrich could impact foundation design. Disclosure should be provided to potential homeoumers regarding the geologic conditions at the site, Based on the material included in the refenal, CGS does not have enough information to provide adequate evaluation of the proposed development. lf you have further questions about this site, please contact me at (303) 866-2611. Cc: file 4. 5. 1. 2. 7. 9. Engineering Geologist From: To: Subject: Date: Janet Buck Kathy A. Eastlev; The Sages at Aspen Glen Tuesday, November 30, 2010 3:54:39 PM Kathy - The Carbondale Planning Commission reviewed the application for the Sages at Aspen Glen at their November t8,2OLO meeting. The Planning Commission would like to offer the following observations and comments: 1. A copy of this land use application has apparently been fonruarded to the Division of Wildlife for their review and comments. The Planning Commission feels strongly that any recommendation offered by the Division of Wildlife,should be considered. 2. The Planning Commission suggests that the County shoutd be sure to require a geotechnicat report for this subdivision. 3. The Planning Commission noted that a portion of the Golf Course easement is located within one of the building envelopes. 4. The Planning Commission discussed the road alignment and noted that it resulted in a deadend. ltold them that Fire District had been contacted for their comments. Ptease let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. Janet Buck Town of Carbondale fl Association atHomeownets Aspen Glen,Ina November 29,zOtO Ms. Xathy Eastley Garfield County Building and Planning Department 1O8 8th Street, Suite 4O1 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Re: S4cs atAspen Ghn Preliminary Ptan Dear Ms. Eastley, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Prcliminary Plan submittal br Sages at Aspen Glen. The Aspen Glen Design Review Committee {DRC) and HOA Board of Directors hnre been working with Gerd Zeller for several years on this project. The DRC aM the Board support a development of no more that 13 drrelling units but only achhved with single-fami[ dwelling units or duplex units. The DRC and the Eoard have also supported a PUD Amendment to reduce the frofi yard setback fur a duplex from 25 fuet to 20 feet in the Club Mllas Residential ane district. The Board and the DRC have reviewed the submitted Preliminary Ptan application and find that the application is onsistent with past support: 13 dwelling units dlvided between 7 single- family parcels and 3 duphx lots. Additionalfi, the proposed text amendment accurately reflects prwious agreements between the FOA' DRC and Mr. Zellen reducing the minimum front yard setback for a duplot in the Club Villas Residential zone dlfirict from 25 fuet to 2O feet. As part of the review of the applicatbn, the HOA sought the advice of Mr. David Xotz of SchmueserGordon Meyer, lnc. Mr. Kotz has representedAspen Ghn in civil engineering matter. Attached is correspondence from Mr. Davld Kotz in which he confrrms that the preliminary plans harre been designed to adhere to, if not exceed, the Aspen Glen PUD civil engineering standards including those of Garfield County. The Aspen Glen Board of Directors does hereby support the Sages Pretlminary Phn and Tert Amendment as submitted with the following conditbns of approval: 1. A review of the SuMivision lmprcvemenE Agreernent (StA), CC&Rs and Eylaws finds these documents to be comistent with past represertations to the Aspen Glen Board of Direcbrs primarily in the fact that the Sages will become a sub-associatlon of the Master Association of Aspen Glen and the subassociation will be responsible for imprwements and rnaintenance of all limiled and General Common Elements. The SIA states that the road, Allison Way, will be dediated to the Homeowners Association at Aspen Ghn, lnc. However, the SIA does not O08oBatdtugtenfs), #ffi:##:L Tel: (970) 963-3362 specifu a timeframe when the road will be dedicated. The HOA would like to suggest that the road is transfurred when: r all infrastructure is completed as confirmed by the County's release of the Public lmprorementfunds related to this improvemeng. all Aspen Glen HOA annual assessments and ORC related ftes are curent;o a final Plat has been recorded; and. a deed is presented tramfurring owneshap. 2. The CC&R; outline in Artide I the prorisiom for maintenance, landscaplng and special easement. Paragraph 8.1(c| discusses drainage, in'gatbn and other unter fratures however it is not clear whether irrigation of limited and generat oommon elements will be achieved by potable or non-potable uaater. lf Mr. Zeller intends to use non-potable or ditch water for inigation purposes an agreernent to do so wilt be required from ttre Aspen Glen Oub and the Homeowners Assochtion at Aspen Glen, lnc. as these entities own and maintain the non- potabte water infrastructure as well as the water rights. 3. The Aspen Ghn iloA Board of Diremors reguests that all basic infrastructure improvements for the Sages be completed at one time- 4. After massgrading of the site and instaltation of basic infrastructure is complete, the entire development will be revegetated and lrrigated to ensure native grass growth avoidirng ten weed covered lots until nertfrzl development ocorrs. The Aspen Glen HOA will requile a builde/s oompletion deposit, the specific amount to be determined, to emure that proper ranegetation occunt S. lt is helpfulthat the application includes a onceptuat ladscape ptan and conceptual graphi,cs deprairry bulk and mass of a tlrpical duplexand single-family home product. However, consistent with the Sages draft CC&Rs, this profect will be required to comply with all Oesrgn Guidelines, eftctive at the time of submittal, rehted to the exteriOr design of the homes as uuell as landscaping includingoflfienciry bermingand plantings. Supportforthis Preliminary Plan does not nqate the design revhw process and requirements to.adhere to the Aspen Ghn t eqgn Guidelines. lt is also erpected thatfuture development will adhere to al! zoning requirements of the Oub Wlas Residential zone district as amended 6. AllAspen 6len development reviewfees wi,ll be applicable prior to arry improtements to propertr 6ccur at the sages. 7. As noted in pradous reftrral @mments, a small detention pond in the southwest comer of the property was induded in some plans. Ttris ls next to tire back gate and the ability to install landscapiry in this area will be important. A detention pond may not support landscaping of arry sfinificance. 8- Although a typhal section has been profided fur the retaining wall that witl panlhl County Road 1(D, the Aspn Gtsn DRC will require design details of the retaining wall and will e,eed the improvement to be consistent with the design quality found in similar featurst within Aspen Glen. The ability to add plant material parallel to County Road 1(D wlll be critica! in order to scrcen the bad< side of the tulo dupleres from the road and provide privacy for the residences" il)saBawEdslewo "*#t,f3,jffi,*"Y P7q %83362 Pagetofs Thank you for the opportunrty to provide input. tf you have arry questions orcomments regarding this referral please do not hesitate to contact our DRC Administrator Leslie tamont at , 9634434 or llamont@sopris.net. Sincerely,WL Ned Collum, Presidem Homeowners Association at Aspen Glen Cc Aspen Ghn HOA Board of Directors Aspen Glen DRC Mr. Gerd Zeller Mr. Eric Gross Attachments: SGM Letter - November 24, 2OtO IOA Letter February 10, 2010 HOA Letter November 2A,2@8 NN BddEagleWay Cobondale CO 81623 Tel: (970) 96j-jj62 PageS of 3 Email : il onon@sopris - nzt scHMUEsrn loonooN I r"rwen elENivocD f5PRtNGSj:fi,-,\/ ii: GuNi.llsoN I 03 \Ty'EST ToMlcHI AvE, SU TE A GuNi'IsoN,COAl23O 970.641.5355 970-6,41.5358 FA AsP-N I O I FouNoERs PLACE, Uxr I Oz POBor2l55 ASPEN, CO El6l I 970.9?5.6727 970.925.41 57 FAx Gaaxo JuNcrtoN 2768 CoMFrss DRIVE, SurrE l02 GF.a,No JuNcTroN, CO a I 5O5 970.e45.257 I 97o.245.2a7 I Fx I I I WEsr StxrH STREEr, SU|TE 2oo GLENwooD SPRINGS, CO B I 60 I 970.945-lOO4 970.945_5S4E} FAx MEE(ER 320 TH|RD STREET MEEKER, CO Ale4l 970.A7A.SlAO 97o.a7A.4lAl Fx E i NGtNE.En!rIsuRYEyoR3 Via E-Mail: llamont@sopris.net iREi * .The Sages atA€p-en glen - Pre,liminary Ftan Subdivision Application DearLeslie: ; : : ' ; ,Per our telephone conversation last week, this letter will document that The Sages Preliminary :Plan drawings have been developed based on the same (or higher) standards, details, and ;apddificatfron$ thaf SGM applied to previous phases in Aspen Glen. lt is my opinion that this rdevelopment;asiproposed, complies with the Garfield County code requirements and Aspen ,Glen PUD gu,idelines. As such, The Sages project presents no unique concerns for the HOA from an engineering perspective. , ,Regarding the completion of improvements, it is my understanding that the public infastructure .r ... :wilLbe;constructed in its entirety and the vertical construction will occur based on market , ;copditions, A S-gbdivision lmprovements Agreement will be executed with the County prior to: ,Final Plat; That agreement will require a form of security for the public improvements. ,:,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,, i 'l hope-this"adequately addresses the HOA's concems about engineering matters associated with , ,this deve!-o,pment. ReSpe"ffilly submifted, SCHMUESER GORDON MEYER, INC. C;h r David M. Kotz, P.E. \ / C:\Documenb and Settings\jcaudel\Local Seftings\Temporary lnternet Files\OlKDE\Llamont-PP-Refigrral.doc Aspen Glen Honrcawner's Association February 25, 2010 Ms. Kathy Eastley Garfield County Building and Planning Department 108 8tr'Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81501 Re: Sages atAspen Glen ZoningTextAmendrnent Dear Ms. Eastley, I would like to take this opportunity to comrnent on a PUD Amendment proposed by Mn Gerd Zeller for the Club Villa Residentia! zone district in Aspen Glen which applies to the4.243 acre parcelnear the rear gate to Aspen Glen that Mr. Zeller proposes to develop as the Sages at Aspen Glen. As you know, the Aspen Glen HOA Board of Dlrectors (the Board) and our Design Review Committee {DRC) have been working with Mr. Zeller on the Sages project for severalyears. lt is our understanding that he now proposes a PUD amendment to change the front yard setback requirements for duplexes from 25 feet to 20 feet within the Club Villa Residentialzone district. The Board supports this change to required setbacks conditional upon Mr. Zetler's project containing no more than 13 total dwelling units at build-out. Although Mr', Zeller originally submitted a sketch plan that proposed 15 total units (including seven single family homes, one duplex, two tripldxes), for a total of 15 dwelling units, he has since agreed with the Board to limit total density within the Sages pmject to 13 dwelling units: The Board continues to support development of up to 13 dwelling units, as per the attached letter of November 20, 2008. We understand that the PUD Amendment proposed by Mr. Zeller, in order to reduce applicable setbacks, does not preclude hlm or any successor from submittlng another plan entir:ely. However we believe that, with the addition of a l3-unit density cap on this property, there will be enough constraints on the property, including the 15th Supplemental, to prevent a development that is inconsistent with Aspen Glen and the intent of the zone district. Thank you for the opportunity to provide input. lf you have any questions or comments regarding this referral please do not hesitate to contact our ORC Administrator Leslie Lamont at 963-8434 or llamont@sopris.net. Sincerely, ,/ - n ^r^a-wNed Collum, President \ Horneowners Association at Aspen Glen A.ttachment: HOA Letter November 20, 2008 0A8A BaH Eagle Wry Carbondale, CO 81623 Tel: (970) 963-3362 Fax: (970) 9634550 Lance Luckell, Communigt Sentices Director Email: lance@opris.net ffi I{omeopnerts' Aspen Glea A,ssociatlon Nowmber20 2008 Ms. KHhyEasdey Garft eH Aounty Buildlrg and Planniog Deparfnent tffSsStreet,Suite r$O1 Ghmwodsptns, CO816Ot ne: Sepset Aspen clcn Skatdr Plan ftevlw DearMs. Eastley, Ihank you fur the opporturff to oommeot on the submiBed land use applkatbn frorn Mr, Ged Zeller cafied the Sages at Aspen Glen. Thank ylou as umll for taking the Bme to meet wlth our Design ReryienrAdministrator Leslie lamont. IheAspen Glen tKlA Board of Dtrectors and our Design Review Commlttee (DRC) have been rarc&ing urith Gerd on this proiect for a year, We reallze tftatdeudopment has ahmys been planned for this area widrin Aspen 6len and our tnterest has been to ensure that denelopment is oonsistent with the character of Aspen Glen and the proposed derrsityof the slte b approprtate. I belhrre it has been Gerd's lnrterest to esbbli$ a uro*ing relationshlp with us that udll facilitate the dorelopment of his parcel. We undersnd &atSketch Ptan is orka rev'rerr by0rephnning C;ommls$on and the purpo6'e is to seek hrithl input on the pmle* input that the applicant may or may not ctoose to fulloar. ln addition, because the property is zoned Club Wlas, slngle family, dupleot and triplar units arc allowed uses and the zonlng does not limft the mix of unit tVpe. Zoning does houevbr define the minlmum ht stse for each unit type and the minirnum k she for a trlplen ls smalhr ttran the requircment for a dupldx or a dngle family home R€n hu, of fte submftal oonftrms that Gerd has submtted a plan br seu€n sirclrhmlly lots, oneduplex lotandtwotriplex lotsfor atoalof 15 dwelling uniBonsite. Afur rarorking wlth Gerd for a yeirr we offer the followlng renbw of hls applhatlon. L lhe number.of units on this site is a crltical element of tfte proposal br Aspen Gbn. The HOA Board of Dir€ctors docr not support a triplex product on the site and the Board only srpports a total of lil dwelllng units on site. |OEONd @btray tubotdotq CO 6162s rel: (970) g63-3t62 Fc: (mQ9634550 Iawe l,eke, Cwmniy Sentces Dlrcaq Enail: ldtu@sopris. rca 2- Gerd has stated to the Board that he intends to build only 13 units on the property but zonlng forces him to identify two triplex lots to meet the minimum lot slze requlrements. He has told us that he wfll oonvert the trlplex lots m duplot loB after suMlv0slon approaal vtra an administrative amen&nent to the approved subdivisbn. Homrcr, it is not dear to us what that process entails or when the conyersion would occur. 3. Although we do not distrust 6erd's cornmitment to Aspen Glen urc bdtwe that we cannct trust" that dranges will oocur after a srbdivlsbn pht has been remrded and the land becomes entitled for ,5 dudling units, Therefore we ask thatthe Gafield County Buitdlngand plannlngstaffand the planning' Commhs,ion reommend that the total number of duuelling untts will not exceed X3 dwelling urfts and to prohibit the consiluction of any triphx bulldinp on the Sages parcel. 4. We abo reoommend that the applicant aod dre Gounty shff identtfu a meclranlsnr to ensure that the densfi is limited to 13 uniB. 5. \ile reomrmend that dte Sagles development become a sub-associatlqr within the master associabn of Aspen Gten br hrdscape and other malntenance purposes. 6. We are oncerned ttrat the 3O fioot setback fiom County Road l0g (CR 1@l ls not large enough to support landscaping that will be critical for screen&rg the derelopmern from the red and requlred drainage and slope retentbn systems. 7. We recomrnend that the preliminary plan submittal lnclude a sus section drawing of the propml from CR 1Og, to the tu,o t iptex lots tftat are adjacent to CR 10!). this draring$orrld lnc&.rde a buildingform wtthin the building' erwelopes (wtth pmposed heights of the buildings) in order br County sta.ff anC our.DRC to study posslble lmpacts 8. We recomrnend a second cross sectlon dnwlqfiiom BaH Eagle Way {Golden Bear on the submitted ptanf to the front of.the duplex lot includini the building fo-rms and helghts for the same purposes as oltlined aboue. 9. We call staffs atterrtion to the small detmtion pond in dre southuuest comer of the property. This is ar area next to our back gate and the abilityto infill landscap'r,ng in thls area will be important A detentbn pond may not $pport landscaping of any slgnifrcane. Thank you for requesting our input and vue bok fionrard to particlpatlng in tlds revierr as the applicatbn makes if unythrough the Gafield County hnd use rcuieu, prooess" tf you have any questiorr or comments rcgadlrq this reftral please do not hesltate to mntact our DRC Mmlnistrator Leslle lamont at 96]8434 or lhmont@sopris.net. sinogply, {,il.* DougHacker, President Homeorrwrerc Association at Aspen Glen 0080 BatdEqleWay CdfrondqteCO 81623 Tel: g7A)963-s3& Fa: (970) 96345s0 Iatw Lwkdt Connaniq &ttla DirEctor Enloil: lat@tagis,nd s I conooru TO: FROM: DATE: RE: SCHMUEgER lueven ENGrr.EERBlsuRvE MEMORANDUM Kathy Eastley, Garfield County Planning Chris Hale, P.E., Mountain Cross Engineering David M. Kotz, P.E. December 1,2010 Sages at Aspen Glen, Pretiminary Plan Application Reiponse to Referral Comfients This memo presents my responses, as the Applicant's engineer, to refenal comments received earlier this week. The intent here is to make a quick response that can be incorporated into your staff report prior to today's packet deadline. \Mile sorne matters may take some additionalcoordination time with the referalagencies, I believe all items can be addressed in a relatively short timeframe if they are not resolved here. Mountain 9ross Enoineerino (MCB November 29. 2010 Letter Review engineer Chris Hale, applicant Gerd Zeller and I had a productive meeting this moming. This memo will summarize our discussions and proposed @urses of action. Chris is copied and asked to identiff any exceptions. Responses to the enumerated items in the letter are: 1. The concern here is the current level of background trafftc on CR 109 may be higher than the assumptions in the original Preliminary Plan report. SGM and MCE agree that interior Aspen Glen traffic will be less due to the decreased number of lots. SGM is to research available CR 109 traffic info and provide a report on triggers for left and right turn lanes and intersection function for Chris' review. Based on personal observations, it is my opinion that CR 109 improvements are nowhere near being wananted. \Mrile this is a valuable piece of info for Garfield County, I do not believe any CR 109 improvements necessitated by background traffic shouH be the responsibili$ of this proiect. Additionally, I believe the master developer fulfilled their obligations with the CR109 reconstruction in the mid-1990's. i 2. SGM willtransmit boring locations to MCE. The originalpreliminary plan soils report was comprehensive and included the Sages parcel. lt is sufficient for this application. As noted in the application text and on the plans, SGM has mandated additional geotech work prior to Final Plat for foundation design, verification of road structural section and to define any other site-specific concerns. 3. The letterwas included to show the DOW had no specific concems on the Sages parcel. We would expect the DOWto comment on this application if there are any wildlife concerns. 4. Water service to the Sages parcelwas contemplated from the earliest stages of Aspen Glen. Discussion with RFWSD engineers indicate that ample water is available and a water supply/master plan update was submitted to Garfield County for the reent "Cattle Creek Crossing" development. The original plan was completed and approved by Garfield County and the Division of Water Resources in the mid-1990's. The RFWSD is required to submit accounting forms to the local D\AIR office to ensure compliane with the plan. The Sages is one small part of Aspen Glen which is but one development in the Districts service area. As such, I believe the RFWSD prefers the one time "plan on file" route rather than detailed responses to each future subdivision application. The District has indicated they willassist as needed in this application. 5. ln accordance with the Aspen Glen Drainage Master Plan approved in 1993, detention and aftenuation of peak flows is provided by downstream swales and ponds constructed for the overall development. 6. This 18'culvert was not contemptated in the original Drainage Master Plan but was added as part of the CR 109 construction. The ditch was supposed to be graded to flow to the 30" cmp to the NW. My intentwas to abandon the culvert, and force the flows to the 30" and not have to deal with these flows on Lot S10. As County Road & Bridge opposes the abandonment, SGM wil! revise the onsite drainage plan as discussed this morning to safely handle the flows. 7. The road geometry was developed based on input by the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District and is in conformance with their interpretation of the fire code. They have issued a referal letter approving the plans. 8. See above response and note outer radius exceeds 45'. We view this as a tumaround as opposed to a local road and would not apply the 40' centerline radius criteria. 9. The sewer grade is governed by the existing manhole invert elevation and site constraints. However, it exceeds the 0.4% typical min. slope for 8" lines. The RFWSD will maintain as neessary. 1O.This is another site constraint. The water services are continuous and have no joints. As such, the District can approve and comply with state regs. SGM will incorporate any special construction details the District wants. 11. SGM will revise water service location and issue revised plan. 12.As discussed, the design minimizes manholes and will stay. The District requires that no large trees and minimal landscaping be installed over the sewer. 13.Formal easement will be executed prior to Final Plat. Aspen Glen golf has verbally agreed to the easement. 14. Extraneous label will be removed. 15. For clarity, plat omits graphic display of blanket easements as noted in the "Easement Statemenf on the cover sheet 1 of 3. Please call me to discuss any of these items. .-DMK hITPWSRI'H . FAWLAK GIOTTCHNICAL i"is: y ,'tr y.i).,\.11-l rrL ;r i l : i'i i;;.1r,:r-,j,) rir gi,,; ir, i. j r. { r ), r i December 3,2010 Zeller Construction Attn: Gerd Tnllq P.O. Box 37 Asperl C,olorado g16l} Job No. I l0 4064' Subjecr Reqponse to Colorado ceo]9src{-survey Review and ceolog ic1azafisurnmary for prerimin*yp]r: lhe sages at Aspen cten,riro rueb w.yand County Road 109, Garfield Countf Colorado Dear Mr. Z*ller As requestd we are-providing response tro the colorado Geological survey (cGS)review dxed Novembfr- 24,2010 ofthe proposed developmeut. A reprosentative ofHepworth-Pawlak Gmtechnica[ Inc. observed the subject site onDecemba 2, 2010. Ourrqponse to the CGS comments and reconuuendations for the preliminary plan design arepresented in this report and wse conducted according to our agreement for pmfesional services with Zeller constnrdion dated Decernber z, zarc. Previous studies: The Sages at Aspen Glen development site is located within the areaoriginally evaluated as part of the Aspen Glen Develiprnent by chen-Northern (1991 and1993) and Huntingdon (1993). The findings ofthose rtoaio have been inoorporated intoour findings. site Development: Ten lots, i single family and. 3 duple& and an access streef areproposed' Grading for the infrastructure oonskuction will typically be minor. Retainingwalls up to about I fBet high will be built in the northern purt to the west of Ipts 4through 7. The existing earthen berm along county Road I09 *iii"oti" ai*J"a in theCounty right-ofway but will be excavated on the project site for the retaining walls andpotentially the individuat buildings. offsite drainage &om uphill of county i.oad 1ogcurrently flows onto the south end ofthe project site. Geologic concernsl,The primary geologic conditions that could potentially impact theproject site oonsist of I) sinkholes related to Eagle Valley Evaporitg 2) water sensitivesoils that could cause settlement related dishess of structures, and 3) debris flows orfloods caused by thuxlerstorm tunofffiom the nearby valleyside. These concerns were addres.sed by cGS as 9 cornments in their review rqport. our findiags and recommendations to address these comments are presented below. P:rikcr -it,11-r9,iI "71 lt) * i.".r.,L.;radr: S1..rinrs i lg"f:ri l-Ii6: . $iL,err.rl:*rli. tl?r.,!_;i6,:" i rlsli Zcller Construcr. December 3,2AlO PageZ Findings and Recommendations: Our findings are presented to address CGS oomments in the order given by them. We are currently in the p.r* of coaducting a geotechnical engineering study including subsurface exploration for groundwater conditions, retaining wall desig4 Pavement sections and preliminary foundation desgn that will be appropriatefrr the final plan d"sigo. . 1) In our opinioq ttre proposed land use and grading plans are in confurmance with the recommendations by Chen-Northem (1991 and lgg3).2) The pizomet&s"installed by Chen-Northern (199:,) for groundri;ater level monitorirrg were bcated in areas close to the Roariag Fork River md the project site is not known to be impacteit by shallow grorrndwater. 3) Tte project site is not knowu to be impacted by sinkholes or depresed areas but is uderlain by Eagle Valley Evaporite that is known to be associated with sinkhole dwelopment. In our opinioq the risk of firtrne sinlfiole development at the project site tbnouglrcu the service life ofthe frcilities is low *a *itigrtion is not warranted, but the homeownqs should be made aware ofthe ri*. Theproject site is impacted bypotentiat debris flows or floods that are described in the fo[owiqg item4. The existing earthen berm along cormty Road 109 is an effective debris flow mitigation stnrcture for most ofthe dwelopment. The berm terminates next to Bald Eagle Way and the south ad ofttre dwelopment is exposed to debris flows ad.floods. The berm should be e*ended around the oomer ad down along Bald Eagle way to the east end ofbuilding envelope on lat l0 with 6 nriniqrum height of 3 fret. As an alternativg ad6ris flow or flood impact walt couh be built. The berm along CountyRoad 109 should maintain a mininnra height of4 feet measured firom the roadside ditch invert. The retaining walls along the west side ofthe project site will mainly sulrport the eartherrberm and their oonstnrction is rrot expected to rmdsmine tne roaa rigfu-ofway The site specific conditions ofthe bearing soils and excavation out frce sltould be determined by the geotechnical engineer at the time of constnrcfiorr 4) s) 6) Groundwater is not e4pected to be shallow in 'tis area and sbuld not adversely impac't buried utilities but seasonal perclred water could developed. Below grqde structures such as retaining walls and baseinents should be protected fiom seasonal groundwafer by underrdrains tpical ofthis tSpe of mnstruction. 7) Alluvial fan soils cover the project site and are tSpically known to be moistgre sensitive. Positive surfrce gradbgaround the buildings, proper bacftfill corryaction atrd limited irrigation are recommended to reducepoterrtial sgrface water infiltation. 8) A geotechnical study should be conducted at the individual lots for site-specific desigr recommendations for foundation, grading and drainqge designs. The JobNo.1l0406.{ estacfr Zeller Construcr-_^r December 3,2010 Page 3 geotechnical study currently bging poformed will provided general subsurface conditions and preliminary design recommendations to be incluOed in the final plan design. 9) The findings of our review and the forthcoming geotechnical study report shouLl be provided to the prospective homebuyers. If you have anyquest'ions orneed firther assistance, please call our office. Sincerely, HEPWORTH _ PAWLAK GEOTECIil{ICAL, INC. 5*6..-* tM Steven L. Panla( p.E. Rev. by: SLP/ksw - Attn: David M. Ifuta PE Attachment CGS Review Letter dated Novemb er 24,2001 References: chen-Northerrq 1991, Preriminary Geotechnical Engineering study, proposed Aspen Glen Development along the Roaring Fork River between Glenuaod Spriigs and carbondale, Ga(ield county, colorado, dated Decemb er za,l99l, Job No. + t tz 92. chen-Northenr, 1993, Geotechnical Engineering sadyfor preliminary plat Desigfi, Propos ed aspen Glen Development, Garfie td comty, colo rado, dated May 2g, 1993, Job No. 4 ll2 gZ. Huntingdon, 1993, Debris Flow Hazard Mitigation Sadyfor pretiminarv plat Design, Proposed Aspen Glen Development, Garfield County, Colorado, dated Augulst 16, 1993, Job No. 4 I lZ 92. IobNo.110406A ceeecrr Aprill$ 2011 Ms. Kathy Eastley Garfield County Building and Planning Department 1OB 8th Street, Suite 4O1 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Re: S4es atAspen Glen Prcllmlnary Plan Dear Ms. Eastlen Thank you for the opportunity to @mment on the Preliminary Plan submittal for Sages at Aspen Glen. As the General Manager of the Aspen Glen Club I wanted to offer the Club's input to the Prcliminary Plan submittal for Sages. We have been working with Gerd Zellerforseveratyears on thas prolect. The plan that was submitted is consistent with our conversations to date however there are several items that should be noted as Garfield County begins review of this submittal. ' o A golf cart path easement exists on a small portion of the Sages and we have been uorking to identfi a new location and alignment of the path. The alignment included in the plan submittals has not been approved by the Club. However, we took fonrard to our continued discussions with Gerd to find a specific location and alignment.o The golf cart path crosses Bald Eagle Way in close proximity to the entrance of Allison Way (the Sages streetl. Even though golf carts must cross Bald Eagle Way, it would be unsafe for gotf carts to travel down the street before accessing the relocated golf cart path. We will continue to work with Gerd to ident!ff a safe and appropriate crossing of Bald Eagle Way.o Finall% due to the location of lots, 5, 6, & Z some extensive plantings and careful design witl be required to protect the homes and occupants from stray golf balls. Additionalty, the Aspen Glen Club will require liability waivers covering allsage's properties.o It has been statad by Mr. Z,efler that he intends to use non-potable or ditch water from the Kaiser Siever ditch for irrigdion purposes. At this point in time it is rmclear how muoh, if an5 wato Mr. Zeller is elrtitled to use. Any use of the water and the ineastucture necessary to convey the water to the Sages must be ageed upon by the Aspen Glen Golf Club and the Aspen Glen Homeowneni Association as these e,lrtities own and maintain the nonpotable water infustrusture as well as the waror righfis. Any agreement shall include brs not limit€d to ths costs to maintainthe Kaiser siever atcn ano the detivery of water. Thank you for the opportunrty to provide input. lf you have any questions or comments regarding this referral please do not hesitate to contact me at 704-1905 or iess.westlev@ourclub.com. Sincerely, Jess Westley, Generat Manager Aspen Glen Club DEP,AITTil,I E\'T OF ]"J.,\TURA I",'{rSOU RCTS DIVISION OF WATEIT RESOURCES Juty 27,2011 Office of the State Engineer l3l3 Sherman Street. Suite 818 ' Denver, C0 80203 : phone 303-g5d-3591 o Fax 303{66-3599 http://r,r'a ter.state,c0.u $ foirn lt. l{rrkenlcxrner Govemor Mikr l(ms Erc.:.rtied'Dirrctor Dirk !fal!e, tt.E. l)l x,ciar;Sla t* E n gine*r Kathy Eastly Garfield County Buitding and planning 108 8th St Ste 201 Glenwood Springs CO 81601 Re: 9rg"u @ Aspen Gten Subdivision preliminary plan Section 13, TTS, RggW,6TH pM W. Division S, W. District 3g Dear Ms. Eastly; We have re-reviewed the above referenced proposalto subdivide a parcel af 4.Z43acre$into 7 single-family lots and 3 duplex lots.. The. appitant prop;se$ to provide water through theRoaring Fork Water & Sanitation District (Districti pursuant to water rights and an augmentationplan decreed in Case No. 93CW192 as a water suply forthe Aspen 6len oevetopment. prepotable n'ater system is to be provided via this plan itri'ough the Aspen Glen Well Nos. 2, J ar.d 4,which are.currently assigned wellpermit nos. sb2ts-r, qieso-r, ana sgztq-i, orp**tr*lySewage disposal will.be through a centrat system and wilt atso Ue provided by'the ilstrict. A lettarof confirmation from the District was provided. The District's.plan for augrnentation provides for a total of s06.5 EQR,s (225.5 EQRs onthe west side of the river and 38, EQRs on ihe east side of the river). a gof .oj*, clubhouse,and lS lakes; this equates to approximately 643 lots and a clubhouse. ln a letterfrom the Districldated March 28, 2011, it states ihat tne Ddtrict is welt witnin tne number of EeR,s allowed by their93CW192 decree. Specifically, 103 EQRs are cunenlly in use on the east side of the riyer and195 EQRs are in use on the west side of the river. T# Disil; stated that they ao not track thenumber of platted lots: rather when the customerapplies for and pays the tat ?* r* *nnection tothe District's system, the District calculates the EQRs for each customer based on the type ofduaelling unit that $ll be constructed. At this time, the usirlct *irt* that there are approximataty301 parels on the west side of the river and 185 parcels on irr. east side of the river that could bedeveloped as residential. .ln a subsequent emait from Scott Grosscup. dated June 1,2011, he states that there areappraximately 486 datte! lots within Aspan Olen witfr a total UuitO out potentiai of SSe Utr.However, as pointed 9d.by Mr. Grosscup in the letter dated Marcfr 2g, 2011, the number of lotsdgo n-ot conespond to the number of EQRs that will oe used. For insiance,', iot ptrtt"O to;. "single family home will likely use one EQR per lot where as a lot platted for a duplex will use morethan one EQR per lot. Horalever, the relationship between EQRs'and type of .unit;wip,in th,development has been defined by Resource Engineering in a report oiieo June g, 1993. ltohould be noted that there can be more than one unit pei tot, such as with dupleies.-A directreference relating the number of lots to the number of units for the pUD was noi piovioeo. Kathy Eastly Sages @ Aspen Glen Preliminary Plan July 27,2411 Though the development is cunently reported to be within the build out limits set by the augmentation plan decreed in court case no. 03CW192, this office has not been provided with the number of allowed EQRs associated with platted lots within the PUD. lt is our understanding that the District does not maintain a record of the number or EQRs, or number/types of units, that have been platted but have not yet purchased taps. Therefore, based on the information currenfly provided, we cannot determine if the ultirnate number of lots and units at build out will create a water demand of more than the 606.s EeRs allowed within Aspen Glen. ln regards to the a review for adequate water quantity, a report by Resource Engineering, lnc., dated May 24,1995, indicates that the Aspen Glen well Nos. 2, 3 and 4 well have a cornbined capacity of 1,M0 gallons per minute. whictr exceeds Aspen Glen's build-out peak day dernand of 700 gallons per minute. From the information provided by the Roaring Fork Water & Sanitation District, and the letter of commitment provided by the District to The Sages at Aspen Glen, it would appear that there is legal and physical water supply available for the proposed subdivision at the present time. However, based on our understanding that the District does not keep record of how many EeRs they have committed to serve through their "letters of confirmation", this office can only consider thesc letters to indicate that water is available for purchase at the time of the letter, not a guarantee that the District will have water available to the subdivision in the future. We cannot determine if the ultimate number of lots and units at build out will create a water demand of more than the 606.5 EQRs allowed within Aspen Glen. This office recommends that, if the county is not confident that the potential water demand at build out of the PUD will not exceed that of the- decreed augmentation plan, the county require that the applicant obtain taps from the District prior to the signing of the final plat. So long as the applicant purchases taps beiore the subdivision is created and the District operates according to the terms and conditions of its current plan for augmentation, this office finds that water is legally and physically available and will not cause iniury to existing water rights pursuant to Pursuant to CRS 30-28-136(1XhXl,). lf you or the applicant has any questions conceming this matler, please contact Kariyn nOanis in this office. Sincerely, f\ w:_, Jeff Deatherage, P.E. Chief of Water Supply JD/kaa/Sages at Aspen Glen Subdiv ii.docx ec. Alan Martellaro, Division Engineer, Division 5 Eddie Rubin, District 37, 38, 39, and 45 $upervising water commissioner A Mem ber ofdte Club Crp Fami ly September 14,2011 Garfield County Board of County Commissioners c/o Planning Department 108 8m Street, Suite 401 Garfield County Plaza Buitding Glenwood Springs, Colorado Re: Application ot Gg{ Zeller for approval of Subdivision Preliminary plan for a 4.243 acreparcel located within the Aspen Glen pUD adjacent to county Rbad 10g Commissioners: I am the generalrnanager of Aspen Glen Golf Club (the "Golf Club"). As an adjacent property owner, the Golf Club has several concerns related to the proposed subdivision. Belogation of Cart Paths. First, the Golf Club has an easement for golf cart paths on thedevelopment parcel. ln order for the development to proceed, the g-olf cart paths will have to berelocated and the easement vacated. The Golf Club is willing to work with illr. Zeller regarding the relocation of the golf cart paths, provided that such retocJtion does not create ,nv "letv - issues or other risks to the Golf Club such as legal action from existing homeownersielarOing the placement of the cart path closer to their homes. The Gotf Ctub viiil not agree to vifute itscart path easement until all concerns related to the proposed subdivision are iesolved to itssatisfaction. Golf Ball Liability. Due to the close proximity of the lots in the proposed subdivision to the golf course, we are concerned about enant golf balls entering onto the lots and causing property damage and/or personal injuries. Therefore, we request that as a condition to graiting appiovat of the subdivision plans, a release of the Golf Club from golf ball liabitity be incllOed in-the deedrestrictions for the development, the individual deeds, and/or the plat. in addition, we request thatother easements for golf play, such as easements for noise, overspray, etc., also be ptaced onthe development property via the deed restrictions, the individual dee6s, and/or tfre piii Easements. The proposed development will require various easements over the Golf Club,sproperly, including easements for stormwater drainage, drainage improvements, water lines,sewer lines and possibly other utilities. The Golf Club is willinfto work with Mr. 2e1er to grant thevarious easements he will need, provided that such easementi do not create any adverse affect on the drainage characteristics oithe golf course or the use of the golf course, aie not unsighgy, and do not create any increased risk or exposure to the Golf club. Construction Activities. We are concemed about the impact that construction activities will have T.!he use and enjoyment of the golf course. We request that restrictions be imposed regarding(i) the parking areas for.construction equipment and contractor vehicles, (ii) the it ag" oiconstruction materials, (iii) the location of trash bins and portable toilets piaced on thj AsprN GleN CLUB:05215 Ber.p EAGLE WAy o CARBONDAtrE, COLoRADO gl62i e g70-704-lgO5 0Etxg70-704-g6g2 development parcel, (iv) permitted hours for construction activities, (v) noise levels, (vi) dustlevels, (vii) measures to controlerosion and stormwater runoff, (viii) sitety measrrei such asbarricades and fences, (ix) screening of the construction area from-the golf course, and (x) maintenance of the construction site in a neat and orderly manner. We-atso ,equeit thit a timelimit for construction be imposed so that it will be compleled as expeditiously as'possible; forexample, a requirement that construction of a home be completed through iisuance of a g.erlilicatg o.f-o-ccupancy within 6 months from the commencement of construction. please notethat the Golf Club is not willing to grant access or other construction-retated easements over itspropefi for the proposed development. Pesig!-and Lan9scapjno. .Since the proposed development is so visible from the golf course, wehave concerns about the design of the hbmes and relited improvements, and theiandscaping.we.request that the proposed development be subject to ceriain deed restrictions reiiioiig t6edesign of the homes and regulating the auxiliary stiuctures, related improvements anllandscaping that may be placed on the lots. To ensure consistency with the existing homesadjacent to the golf course, we requestthat the proposed development be subject tI tne RspenGlen Design Guidelines or guidelines consisteni wiih same. I will not be able to attend-the p_ublic hearing on September 1g, 2011, so please consider thislettel qs the expression of the Golf Club's views anb concerns regarding ine proposeo - 9^u!!iv19i9n lf you have any questions or would like to speak wit[ me, ican be ieached at(970) 704-1905. A Mernber of$e Club Arp Farnity September 14,2011 Ga{eld County Board of County Commissioners c/o Planning Department 108 8'Strcet, Suite 401 Garfield County Plaza Building Glenwood Springs, Colorado Re: Application of.Ggfl Zeller.for approval of Subdivision preliminary plan for a 4.243 acreparcel located within the Aspen Glen puD adjacent to county Rbad 10g Commissioners: I am the general manager of Aspen Glen Golf Club (the "Gotf Club'). As an adjacent propertyowner, the Golf Club has several concems related to the proposed SuOdivisior. - - - -' Relogation of Cart Paths. Firct, the Golf Club has an easement for golf cart paths on thedevelopment parcel. ln order for the developm-ent to proceeo, ir," g-olf cart datns wiii nave to oerelocated and the easement vacated. The Golf Cluo is wirring'd work with Mr. Zeller regardingthe relocation of the golf cart paths, provided that such rerocitibn-ooes not .r".t" .nvilr"t11issues or other risks to the Golf club such as legal action tom Liisting homeowners regardingthe placement of the cart path closer to their hoires. rrre eoii Ciub wl ilt;;;" iJ riLt" iscart path easement until all concerns related to the proposea iuooivision areiesouloio ttsatisfaction. Golf Ball Liabilitv. Due tothe close proxim-Q oj rre bts in the proposed subdivision to the golfcourse' we are concerned about errant golf balls entering onto th6 tots ano cjuiirJ pi"p"rtydamage 3ry{q personal injuries. Therejfore,_w_e request that as a condition to JraitinJlpprovalof the subdivision plans, a release of the Golf Club tiom drb;[ tiabitity oe inctiolo--in"tie oeeorestrictions forthe development, the individual deeds, ariolorffri pht. tn addition, we request thatother easements for golf play, such as easem.ents roi noise, overlpray, etc., also be ptaced onthe development property via the deed restrictions, the inoitilouii deeoi, "niloiine-piJ' Easements. .The proposed dev_elopment will require various easements over the Golf Club,spropert_y' incruding easements for stormwatlogltgg, drainage improvemenb, water lines,sewer lines and possibly other utilities. The Golf ctu6 ii wirriffi 116* *itt, Mr. Zeler tJ gr:ant thevarious easements he will need, provided that such easemen6 oo not create any -overse arecton the drainage characteristics of the golf cource or the use of the golf corrs", "ie-not ,nsighly,and do not create any increased risk oi exposure to the Golf ClLb-. construction Activities. we are concerned about the impact that construction activities will haveon the use and enjoyment of the golf coursie. We request tnat ie.triaions be imposed regarding(i) the parking areas for construction equipment and iontractor vehicles, iiU in" [t*Iddir:rconstruction materials, (iii) the location of-trash bins and portable toilets pidceO on-ttil- - AsprN GLeiq CLUs: 0545 BAID EAGLE wAr . cARaoNDAr-E, coLoRADo 81628 . 970-704-l9os . FAx 970 -701.-96gl. development parcel, (iv) permitted hours for construction activities, (v) noise tevels, (vi) dust !eve!s, (vii) measures to control erosion and stormwater runoff, (viii)'sifety m"asur"s such as banicades and fences, (ix) screening of the construction area frbm'the gof course, and 1*1maintenance of the construction site in a neat and orderly manner. We-atso request thai a time limit for construction be imposed so that it will be compleled as expeditiousty as possible; forexample, a requirement that construction of a home be completed through iisuahce oi a certificatg of gccupancy within 6 months from the commen@ment of construction. please note that the Golf Club is not willing to grant ac@ss or other construction-related easements over itsproperty fur the proposed development. P=Tiql':elq:rElqscaP:Po. .Since {e proposed development is so visible from ure gotf course, wehave oonoems about the design of the home.s and related improvements, and thelandscaping. We.requ$J ffrat the proposed development be subject to ceriain deed restrictions regardi;g tie lesign of the homes and regulating the auxiliary structures, retated improvemen6 anl-landscaping.that m-ay be placed on tne bts. To ensure consistency witn the existing tromesadjacent to the golf coutse, we request that the proposed development be subject 6 fre nspenGlen Design Guidelines or guidelines consisteni wiih same. lwillnot be able to attend-the p_ublic hearing on September 1g,2011,so please considerthis letter.as.the expression of trre Golf Club's viLws and concems regarding itre p,oposeo - g$9irjign lf You have any questions or would like trc speak wit[ me, ican 6e reached at(e70) 704-190s. *yna_( HARRISON AI'^T RHONDA LINGLE MANAGIMENT TRUST 5307 DEL MONTE DRIVE HOUSTON, TX 77056 713-840-1609 September 18,2011 Garfield County Commissioners 108 8n'Street Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Re: Public Hearing^rq8ardinS Gerd Zellerapplication for approval of Preliminary plan (See Attached Public Notice) The Harrisonand Rhonda Lingle Management Trust (the Trust) owns the residence located on L.otl.1;2d9rg with lot H-l, both within feet of the Zeller Tract. This property and others will be significantly adversely affected by the proposed development We purchased the lots and home tn2002, approximat ely 2:ll2 years prior to the Zeller purchase of the *Tracf' lrr,2004. Without our knowledge or conJent, in late 20b4, Aspen Glen Gblf Club Management Company filed the 2'd Amend"d Plut of GolfParcelg (Zellerir*O. We have received no notices of the proposed plans other than the Request for reductions in Setback Requirements @ecember 2010) and the notice of heliminary Plan Approval meeting scheduled for September 19, 2011. Additionally, w€ are attaching a copy of a letier from Bracewell and Guliani law firm addressed to Aspen Glen Golf Management et al and dated June 23,2011. We bring to your attention that certain document(s) were executed (in favor of Zeller and contemporaneously with the property sale (12-17-200a) by Donald L. Paris acting as both Vice President of Aspen Glen Golf Company (AGGC) and Board of Directors of The Homeowners Association at Aspen Glen, Inc. (HOA). We submit to you that a conflict of interest may have existed in favor of the developer selling the Tract and to the detriment of the HOA and Aspen Glen property owners. It has been brought to my attention by multiple sources ttrat a document may exist that may remove the Zeller Tract from Aspen GIen Design Review Committee requiremants. If such document does exis! providing further evidence 6f conflict of interest the potential of further devaluation of the existing property values (and associated tax revenues) may be significantly heightened. Also on 12-17'2004, a Declaration of Golf Course Corridor Easement-was executed thereby creating Golf Cart Path easements. It would be premature to approve the Preliminary plan so long as the easements exist. Such easements are not shorvn on the Preliminary plan and, the Plan cannot be constructed as shown with the existence of these easeuents (the golf cart path runs through the middle of the proposed street). Zeller is seeking to abandon rr.h.*.*rnts and relocate the long-existing golf cart paths closer to the existing homes and lots in the Homestead section of Aspen Glen. Such relocation, as contemplated, will be detrimental to existing homeowners' enjoyment and/or property values and was certainly not reasonably contetplated when we purchased our property. w Garfield County Commissioners September LB,207L PageZ Additionally, the proposed development will be located on property that is habitually used by elkand deer while crossing CRl09 into the Asqel Glen properiy. it is our opi"io, ,rr* iestrictingthe patterns of the elk and deer will have a deleterious "m*t on the animats and we hereby request that the advice and consent of the Deparonent of Wildlife be obtained prior to furttreractions approving the development. As you are a\ilare, additional concerns have been expressed by both homeowners and AGGC.We request that no apprwals'be granted without addressing thgs".on""rrs. oue a,rr. i"*.fnotifications regarding the2004 proper(y sale and associatJd filings, m4ny of the adversely affected property owners may not be aware of the potential negative impacts to their property. Thank you for your careful consideration of these matters. Sincerelv. il/t ;4l Harrison M. Lingle, Trustee & Rhonda P. Lingle, Tnrs \ \ Attachments: Bracewell Giuliani letter da-ted J.err.e 23, 20ll Cc: Richard Whiteley - Bracewell Giuliani, LLp BRA,{JEru/ELI- &CruLIAFJI Texas New Yort Washlngton, DC Seattle Connsctlcut Dubai London Richard F, Wh,teley Partner 713.221.1123}fi(f.. 713.222.3234 Fax rictrard.whltaley@bgllp.com Braoewell I Gldani LLP 711 Loulsiana Sttoel Sldle 2300 Houslon, Texas 77002.2770 Jwte23,201l C)rti.fied Mail RM Aspgn Glen Golf Club Management Company P.O. Box 81902 Dallas, Texas 75381 Aspen Glen Golf Company 9929StateHighway 82 Carbondale, Colorado 81 623 Re: Lots Hl aadH2 Aspen Glen, Carbondale, CO ('?roperty") Gentlemen: My finh has been retained by the Harrison and Rhonda Lingle Management Trust as litigation counsel to address your plans to consider changes to the Aspen Glen golf course hole nurnber 3. My client is the owner of the Property. Hole number 3 is adjacent to the ProRer.tl. Specifically, it has been brought to my attention that you are considering relocating the golf cart path from the westerly side of hole number 3 to the easterly side of the tee box (adjacent to the *Property"). Such a relocation will significantly and adversely affect both the value and myblient'se4ioyment of the Property. My client purchased the Property n 2A(I-. In November and Decemb er,20O4 (without my client's knowledge or consent) Aspen Glen Golf Club Management Company filed the 2no Amended Plat of Golf Course Parcel 9. This amended plat reduced &e arnount of property in Parcel 9 along the westerly side on the tee box of hole number 3 thereby excluding a portion of the area containing the existing cart path. On December 17, 20M Aspen GIen Golf Compan,y granted a GENERAL WARRANTY DEED to Gerd 7*ller of the 4243 actes west of Golf Course Parcel 9. Also on December 17 ,2004 Aspen Glen Golf Company execuled a DELARATION OF GOLF COURSE CORRIDOR EASMENT wherein an easement contaiuing the existing cart path along hole number 3 is declared. The aforementioned documelts affrm that sufficient easements exist to leave the cart path in its current location. My client shongly gbjects to any proposed plan to move the cart path to the east side of the tee box. In the eVent that plans are rnade to move the cart path adjacent to the Property, please be advised that my client will evaluate and pursue all of its available legal remedies. BRACEWtrLL 8.G[LILIANI Page2 Please consider this letter as notice of my client's objection to relocation of the cart path and my request to be promptly notified of the current status and any proposed changes to the current status- Very tuly yours, December 8,2010 Planning Commission Exhibits The Sages atAspen Glen Preliminary Plan ffirhffi,(t6I!I' A Proof of Public Notice Publication B Proof of Mailins C Garfield Cormtv Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008. as amended D Garfield County Comprehe,nsive Plan of 2000, as amended E Application F StaffReport G StaffPresentation H Plannins Commission Sketch Plan Comments (minutes from12ll0l08 meetine) I Memo datedNovember 18,2010 from Mike Prehm, Road & Bridee J Memo dated Noveraber 23,2010 from Steve Anthony, Vegetation lvlanager K Lettpr dat€d November 30. 2010 from Bill Gavette. Carbondale Fire Protection L F.mail dated November 9.2010 from Carla Westerman Source Gas M Letter datedNovember 29.2010 from Chris Hale. Mountain Cross Eneineering N Letter dated November 24,2010 from JeffDeatherage, Division of Water Resources o Letter dated November 24,2010 from TC Wait Colorado Geoloeic Suryey P Email dated November 30, 2010 from Janet Buclg Town of Carbondale o Letter dated November 29"2010 fromNed Collum- President AG HOA R Memo dated December 1, 2010 from David KotzP.E. of SGM Eneineering s I t*rA/rJpA t?)zltn-(.?nn S,k)El-^aAa,LFr bt-l( 1r-r4 REQUEST PROPERTY PWNER REPRESENTATIVE LOCATION ACCESS WATER & SANITATION EXISTING ZONING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN stzE The Sages at Aspen Glen PCL2lslLO KE PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS PUD Preliminary Plan Gerd Zeller Eric Gross - Whitsett and Gross, P.C. and David Kotz - SGM Aspen Glen PUD adjacent to CR 109 - Sections L3 and 24, Township 7 South, Range 89 West 4.243-acres Highway 82 or County Road 109 Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District Planned Unit Development- Club Villa Zone District Subdivision G EN ERAL PROJEC.T DESCRI PTI ON Located between the City of Glenwood Springs and the Town of Carbondale on the west side of State Highway 82, the Aspen Glen PUD has been and approved and developing subdivision for almost two decades. The subdivision of sites and development of the project is ongoing, this application contains property that was considered for residential development and zoned as such in the Club Villas sub-zone of the PUD. The Applicant proposes to subdivide a 4.243-acre parcel to create ten (10) lots for development as seven 17) single family homes and three (3) duplex lots for a total of thirteen (13) units on the site. The Club Villa Zone District of the Aspen Glen PUD altows for "single-family attached and single-family detached residential dwellings intended for individual lot ownership, which may include gotf vitlas, townhomeg I The Sages at Aspen Glen PCt2l8/LO KE club villas and duplexes." The PUD also describes zoning standards including minimum lot sizes and setbacks specified for each type of unit as well as the required parking spaces per unit. A companion file for a PUD Amendment has also been submitted, and due to a determination that the proposed amendment was not substantial the Director of Building and Planning will review and issue a determination on the change. Historv/Backsround - The Aspen Glen PUD was approved by the County in1992 by Resolution 92{5G. The zoning of the site to PUD required submittal of sufficient information for the County to determine and mitigate potential ampacts of development. The overatl site was reviewed by wildlife biologists, geologists, civil engineers and traffic engineers at the time of zoning however the subdivision of the sites required submittal of preliminary plans and final plat for ultimate development permitted by the zoning. Over the past two decades the County has reviewed numerous preliminary ptans for the Aspen Gten PUD and willcontinue to do so untilthe project reaches build-out. !t zoNtr{G ANp ADJACENT USES The Prelminary Plan proposes a total of 13 units in the following unit configuration: NUMBER OF TOTS #UilrTs ACREAGE 7 single fumily lots 3 duplex lots Public Right-of-way Open Space / Common Areas 7 units 1.91acres 5 units 1-32 acrps .60 acres .41 acres f,$rilCdco 13 units 4,24acres The Sages at Aspen Glen PC].zl8,ltA The Club Villa District is approved for a total of 155 units and, according the Leslie ,.rr[f Administrator of the Aspen Glen Design Review Committee, there are currentty'63 units constructed and 25 lots platted. lt appears that there is sufficient density remaining within the zone district in the pUD to allow for this proposal. t!I. REFERRALAGE]IICIES Comments have been requested from the following agencies and comments received and are integrated throughout this memorandum as applicable. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. L2. 13. Road and Bridge: EXHIBIT I Vegetation Management: EXHIBIT J Environmental Health: No comment Mountain Cross Engineering (on behalf of County): EXHIBIT M Division of Water Resources: EXHIBIT N Colorado Geologic Survey: EXHIBIT O Colorado Division of Wildlife: No Response Carbondale FPD: EXHIBIT K RE-l School District No Response Town of Carbondale: EXHIBIT P Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District: No Response Source Gas: EXHIBIT L Aspen Glen Homeowne/s Association: EXHIBIT e IV. COMPREHENSIVE PIAN This site is located in Study Area 1 within the Comprehensive Ptan. The adjacent Larid Use Districts Map, Study Area 1, indicates that the site is designated as '5ubdivision,,. The Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs of the Comprehensive Plan were reviewed and the proposal is in general compliance with applicable components of the Plan, including Housing, Transportation, Compatibility and Agriculture. tk Srgt.n rr Asprl Cmrpaehensive Plan Propod rfld Uee Distiets. Snrdy Am t The Sages at Aspen Glen PctzlslL0 KEV. REVIEW CRITERIA & STANDARDS Subdivision Preliminary Plan Reviews submittat requirements include the following sections of the ULUR. The criteria and standards for review are listed in botd italics betow, followed by a Staff Response. A. Section 4-502 (C15. Landscape plan Landscape Plan. Landscape plans shall be scaled at 1 inch to 200 feet for properties exceeding 16O acres in size, or 1 inch to 100 feet for properties less than 160 acres in size. The tandscape plan shalt include the following elements. o. Topogrofitic inlormation at least two (2) @ contour lnterwlls b. Location ol all lot lines and improvemenB to the property, ond location of ony ea*ments of record. e ldmtifiotiut ol all existing dedduous tree and anlferous trees of six inches (6') ln aliper or greater, ond whidr trees will be preserued and which tress wilt be removed or relouted; areas where other existing vegetation will either be preserued or removed; the type, locotion, slze ond number ol plants thot will be installed; specified seed mlxtures. d- An eslimote oI the cost ol supplying and installing the moteriols deplcted ln the landscope plan. e: A description olthe papced progmm to mointain the landscoplng afier it hos been instolled. staff Response: An adequate landscape plan has been provided as shown betow: .{sE@/-\J,fr3rtfu@mJ 7:7 The Sages at Aspen Glen PC72l8l10 KE Section 4-502(Dl Land Suitabilitv Analvsis 7. Public Access to site. show historic public access to or through the site. Staff Response: Aspen Glen has a main access point from SH 82 and a secondary access located south of and adjacent to the subject site onto CR 109. 2. Accesis to adioining Roodways. ldentily aoceslt to odjoining roads ond site di$ance ond i ntercedion con stroi nts. Staff Response: The original Aspen Glen PUD considered impacts to both SH 82 and CR 109. There do not appear to be any site distance or intersection constraints. 3. Easements. Show all eosements dfining,limiting or allowing usetype!, and access. Staff Response: All easements of record are required to be identified on the plans and any proposed easements will need to be legally described on the final pla! dedicated by deed and accepted by the proper entity. A!! necessary documentation will be required to be recorded along with the final plat. 4. Topogmphy ond Slope. Topogmphy and slope determinotion. Staff Response: The site sits below the County Road but is fairly level across the property. 5. Notural Feotures. Significant notuml leotures on*ite and off-site. Staff Response: The Aspen Glen golf course is located east of the project area with a steep hillside up to CR 109 on the west. 6. Drainoge Features. Ertsfing drainages and impoundments, natuml ond manmade. Staff Resoonse: The parcel slopes from west to east and a buried pipe captures flow from CR 109. 7. Water. Historic inigotion, tailwoter issues, wster demands, adequote woter supfly plan purcuont to Sedion 7-704. Staff Response: lrrigation will be via the Kaiser-Seive/s ditch at the disretion of the developer who holds those rights. An adequate water supply plan is on file from the Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District. 8. Floodplain. Flood plain ond flood fringe delineotions. Staff Response: Not applicable. 9. Saits. Soils determinotion, percolation conslraints, os applicoble. The Sages at Aspen Glen PCLzlslLo KE Staff Response: Chen Northern provided the original engineering study for Aspen Glen, including a soils determination. Based upon the soils types the Applicant's engineer recommends that a site-specific geotechnical and foundation report be required at final plat. Staff has included this as a recommended condition of approval. 7O. Hozards. Geologic hazords on*ite, ond adjacentts site. Staff Resoonse: Sinkholes, debris flow and surface depressions were analyzed and found to be of minimal concern with this site. A berm was constructed on the east side of CR 109 as part of the original approval and during improvements to CR 109. This was determined to mitigate potential hazards to the Sages site. A Geotechnical Study is recommended as a condition of approval and must be submitted at final plat to further analyze this issue. The Colorado Geologic Survey has responded to the referral request, EXHIBIT O, with nine recommendations as fotlows: {.The f,,rrerft f,ib plms stmuH be fl&Ei&d b Ohen Nsshem fur crnr-ntperfuirnfrg htre geslhgboonfrlions d tre sitead arneml prupoced hrd usB ild griadrng phrsfu emsue ftey aru in mfunnmoe uih tre georhdtical retrttrnendatorE ?nd flitrnt undersfur&q af tre sih mrdltims- Ihe Gtren ilorhem rcput irdc#s plwndem rrerre irfuIed durirq fte f gffi ilrneditrfun- lt rmrH be uscfrd h tedew ffidab m il perhins b gmmdulder omfrl[rms and fup* b fte sih- Tfte ffiffi Fhrlhem mpoil hffis ftse erp ereffi oldnlfioles, deprc#d aem, ard dehriE florrs nift[n $E sirh- Tlm erem drould h deadyidenliftd m ftB pht ild spetifc mitigalisn rmsurs *prdd be deffied in pld nder- l-mfiom ad dedgrr dehih of fte dehris defrediryr sfructirres shrdd be prnrided fur r€Nie$- A tehhitq {dl is prryosed ahng ile n'wbm edge of fte Fmffi, adpwrth GB llE- A s@e #li[ iltdl6b slmdd be corrirlaed b etu.rre thatfire ml b adq#y deefined ad prupoeed gradng ahng ilretoe dtre @ uifi nd ffeah ilnshble mrillft*rs b hB @mt munty med- SeasonCly sHfomgrundnnternry he prusentin arc*dffrb site- Appmpri# afiaffim drairrage shsrld be ed*I*red for rdility Lres ard flftsrr+ae uordrdin ergeded uift in 5 feet of tre semally lfuh grcundunfor Hh- The utib re ilddy srrilire b moifu re- $urhoe gradrq *odd {D* h F Err€ril uaftr ftom infiltnalflrry sls amud stndtms ad pmrert a;eas dsbdirg nahr- lsrrrehr mage Imdrylrg $ouH bB rrs€d elomd shlctres- Besip-Ned subauhee geohdni'nd insdigatons shf,rld be mndu&d pir h buiHry- Foraddon desiga may ruqlire adtifirral milEgalim ked on ilre fnfrrgu of ft[i inuedigafion- tarye mdrs nny be enmunhrcd atdeptr uhe*r muH inpadfuudalin de6ign" Disclmre $outs te pturmded h pohnlhl horuonmers regardmg fts gmhfn wrflftns at&eslte- 4- 5- Staff has included a recommended condition of approval that a site-specific geotechnical and foundation report be required at final plat. The findings of that report may require additional conditions of approval that will be determined at final plat. The Sages at Aspen Glen PcL2l&l]:o 77. Noturol Habitat. Existing flora ond launa habitat, wetlands, migrotion routes. KE Staff Comments: Historically used for agriculture such as grazing and hayfields, the site is a high river terrace with vegetation consisting primarily of cultivated agriculturat grasses. No specific wildlife concerns were identified and the deer and elk continue to use the gotf course forgrazing. The colorado Division of wildlife did not respond the referral request. 72. Resource Arms. Protected or Registered Arehoeologicol, culturol, patmtologicol and historlc resource areas. Staff Comments: No known resource areas have been mapped within the proposed development area. Section 4-502(El lmpact Analvsis. The lmpact Analysis shalt provide a description of the impacts that the proposed land use change may cause, based upon the standards that the proposed use must satisfo. The lmpact Analysis shall include a complete description of how the appticant will ensure that impacts will be mitigated and standards will be satisfied. The following information shall be inctuded in the lmpact Analysis. 7. Adiacent Propefi. An address list ol real property adjacent to the subject FropeftI, ond the moiling addresslor ea& otthe property ownerc. Staff Comments: This information has been provided. 2. Adiacmt Land Use. Ertsting use of adjacent property and neighboring properties within LS(W rodius. Staff Comments: The application does include a map of uses within a 150O radius of the site. These consist mainly of residential development, vacant land, roads and utilities, a grave! pit and the Colorado River. Site Features. A d*aiption ol site leotures sudt os slreams, oreas subject to flading, laks, high ground water areas, topogrophy, vegetative cover, glimotology, and other leatures thot may aid in the evaluation olthe proposed danelopment. Staff Comments: This site sits on a bench above the Colorado River on a flat terrace that has an abrupt rise to the west and CR 109. No watercourses or wetlands are present on the site and vegetation is primarily un-irrigated grasses. Soil Charaef,;ertilics" A descriptiot ol soil dtorac/'r;rtstirs ol the site whidt have o signifiant influence on the proposed use of the land. Staff Comments: The Roaring Fork corridor is well known for geotechnical issues including corrosive soils, sinkholes, debris flow and surface depressions. These issues were alt evaluated 4. The Sages at Aspen Glen PCL2l8lt0 KE when the zoning was applied to the property however the subdivision standards require site specific review. A condition of approval is recommended by the Applicanfs engineer and Staff has included it the recommended conditions to the commission. 5. Geology and Hazard. A description of the geotogic chamcteristia ol fie area indudlng any potential naturol or mon-made hazards, and a determination ol whot elfect sudr foctors would have on the proposed use olthe land. Staff Comments: Colorado Geologic Survey (CGS) responded, EXHIBIT O, and provided some comments for consideration. Staff has included those comments in the recommended conditions of approval. Efled on Existlng water Supply ond Adequacy ol Supply. Ewluatiut ol the effi ol the proposed lond use on the capacity d the source o! woter supply to meet uisting ond fifiure donestic and agficulturol requirements ond meeting the adequate woter supply requiremeng olSediut 7-704. Staff Comments: Potable water is proposed to be provided by Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District who provided a "will serve" letter. Even so, the Division of Water Resources (DWR) responded to the referral request, EXHIBIT N, that "insufficient information was provided" and they "cannot comment on the potential for materiat injury to existing water rights". lt appears that additional information needs to be obtained from the District to forward to DWR for a determination of "no materia! injuq/'. This is a criticat issue in determining an adequate water suppty therefore the apptication should not move fomrard to the Board of County Commissioners untit such time as that deternination is received from DWR. Staff is recommending this as a condition of approval. Eflea on Groundwoter and Aquiler Redrarge Areos. Evaluation ol the relotiutshlp of the subied prcel to floodploins, lhe noture of sails ond subsoils ond their ability to adequotely supPort woste dispwl, the slope ol the lond, the ellect ol sewoge effluents, and the poltutton of surfoce runoff, stream flow and groundwoter. Staff Comments: lmpervious areas are limited in the development, no on-site waste disposa! is proposed. The drainage plan does incorporate best management practices for temporary and permanent pollution control. A Stormwater Management Plan and Erosion Controt Map are part of the application materials. Prior to construction a Colorado Discharge permit System (CDPS) Construction Activity Permit must be obtained. Further details regarding these issues are required at final plat when detailed engineering report and ptans are submitted. Environmentol Elfects. Determination ol the adsting environmental conditions on the porcd to be daneloped ond the eltects. of development on those anditions, induding: a- Determination of the long term and short term effect on flom and founa. 7. The Sages at Aspen Glen PCLzlslt0 KE b- Determinotion ol the effea on significant ordtaeological, cultural, polentologicol, historic ' resources. c- Determination of the elfect on designated environmental resources, induding uitlcal wildlite habitat. (1) lmpcts on witdlife and domestic anlmals through creation of hazardous attmctions, alhmtion of ert*ing native vegetation, blockade of mtgration routes, use potterns or other disruptions. d- Evaluotion ol any fientiol rodiotion hozard thot moy have been identified by frre State or County Health Departments. e. spill Prevention control ond counter Measures plan, if applicoble. Staff Comments: Long-term impacts on flora and fauna are not anticipated to occur as revegetation is planned and a significant amount of open space exists within this community. No known historic resources have been identified on the site. The traffic from this devetopment was originally contemplated when the pUD was anatyzed. Updates will be provided pursuant to the memo from sGM, ExHlBlr R. 9. Trffic. Assesment of trafftc impacts based upon a tralfic study prepared in cunplionce wtth Sedion 4-5020. Staff Comments: Given the number of proposed units the overalt traffic impacts associated with this development will be minimal. A traffic analysis was included in the submittal and updates are planned to be provided. 7O. Nuisance. lmpaets on odiacmt land from genemtion of vapor, dust, smoke, noise, glore or vibration, or other emanotions. Staff Comments: Noise and dust are the most tikely nuisances to occur, particularty during construction. The HOA has experience in dealing with these issues and are most likety to be th; enforcing entity. No other nuisance impacts to adjacent land will result by the approval of this subdivision. 77. Redamatlon Plan. A redomation plan ansistent with the stondards in Section 7-212. Staff Comments: A landscape plan has been submitted which adequately rectaims the areas disturbed by construction. C. SCCtiON 7-1OO GENEMLAPPROVALSTANDARDS FOR IAND USE CHANGE PERMTTS 7,. Sedion 7-7Ol Comflionce with Zone District ltse Resfiictions 9 The Sages at Aspen Glen PcL2l8/70 KE Staff Comments: A pending PUD Amendment is anticipated to be approved by the Director of Building and Planning on December 20s. This amendment is being requested to revise the zone text for duplex setbacks in the front yard to 2t. Once approved this apptication will be is in compliance with the zone standards. 2- Section 7-7@ Confllance with Comprehensive Plan and tntergovernmentol Agreemeng Staff Comments: The project appears to be in general conformance with eh Comprehensive Plan. 3. SedionT-T03Compotiil,W Staff Comments: There are no compatibility issues associated with the approval of this subdivision. Sedlon 7-7Otl Sulficimt Legal and physicol Source olWmer Staff Comments: lt does not appear that the Division of Water Resources has sufficient information to determine that no material injury will result from the 13 additional taps issued by the Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District. Staff is recommending that the Board of County Commissioner hearing not be scheduled until such time as a "no materiat inju4/' tetter is issued bythe DWR. Serf,iut 7-7(E Adequate Woter Suppty Staff Comments: The site ls within the service area of the Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District and the district has provided a "can and willserve,, letter 6- section 7-7(E Adequote water Di$rthdion and wastewoter sfiems Staff Comments: The distribution systems witl be. inctuded in a subdivision improvements .agreement with the County and final engineer plans and reports are due at Finat plat. The District has the authority to review the distribution systems based upon their rules and regulations to provide service. Eventually those tines wilt be dedicated to the District. 7. Sectiq 7-707 Adequate Public Utititie Staff Comments: Source Gas responded, EXHIBIT ! that they have no issues. Electric service is also available to the area. 10 The Sages at Aspen Glen PCtzlglLo KE8. Sedion 7-708 Access ond Roadwoys Staff Comments: The Aspen Glen Homeowne/s Association has reviewed the road to determine compliance with Aspen Glen standards (as originatly approved by the County), EXHIBIT e. !n that an attachment to that letter David Kotz, P.E. with SGM states that "...The Sages preliminary Plan drawings have been developed based on the same (or higher) standards, details and specifications that SGM applied to previous phases in Aspen Glen. lt is my opinion that this development as proposed, complies with the Garfield County code requirements and Aspen Glen PUD guidelines." 9. Sedion 7-7$) No Signifimnt Risk Irom Natuirat Hazards Staff Comments: There do not appear to be significant risk from naturat hazards other than those identified by Cotorado Geotogic Survey (ccs), ExHlBtT o, and conditions of approval are recommended regarding submitta! of site specific geotechnical reports and anatysis at final plat. The Town of Carbondale responded to the referral request, EXHIBIT p, that the County should require a geotechnical report for this subdivision. 7. Sediu 7-2Ol Protedion of Agricultural Londs Staff Comments: Not applicable. 2. Sedion 7-20t2 Protedion qWidlile HabitatAreos Staff Comments: The Division of Wildtife (cDoW) has not responded to the referal request for this application. The submittal documentation does include a CDOW letter from 1993 regarding screening, vegetation and wildlife corridors. lt is unclear how this relates to the current project. Given that Aspen Glen is an existing subdivision, the impact associated with the addition of 13 units would be minimal. 3. Sedion 7-203 Protedion of Wetlands and Woterbodies Staff Comments: No known wetlands occur on this site. 4. Sedion 7-2M Protedion d Water euality trom pollfiants Staff Comment: Stormwater and erosion controts are proposed for both temporary and permanent poltution control. Concern has been identified by Mountain Cross Engineering, EXHIBIT M, and Road & Bridge, EXHIBIT t, regarding the proposed plugging of the cutver that 11 The Sages at Aspen Glen PCt2lsl1:D KE directs flows from the west beneath CR 109 (at the southwest corner of the Sages). Dave Kotz, P.E. has respondbd, EXHIBIT R, No. 6 states that the 'This 18" culvert was not contemplated in the original Drainage Master Plan but was added as part of the cR 109 construction...SGM will revise the onsite drainage plan...to safety handle the flows." Staff is recommending that the items included in EXHIBIT R become conditions of approvat. 5. Sedion 7-2(B Eruim ond Sedimentation Staff Comment: An adequate Erosion and Sediment Control Ptan performed by Boundaries Untimited has been submitted. 6. Sectlqt 7-2(b Dminage & Section Z-2O7 Stormwoter Run-Oll Staff Comments: ln addition to the culvert issue identified above, other drainage issues were identified in the Mountain Cross Engineering response, EXHIBIT M. These items are addressed in EXHIBff & the responses are included as recommended conditions of approvat. 7. Sediola 7-208Atr euotity Staff Comments: Necessary air permits wilt be obtained during the construction of the project, and it is not anticipated that ongoing air quality issues associated with the proposed 13 units would result. 8. Sedion 7-2(D Areas Subject to Wildfire Hozards Staff Comments: This level site is located between the gotf course and CR 109. lt is not anticipated that significant wildfire hazards exist. 9. sedion 7-27o Areas subiegt to Naturql Hazards ond Geologic Hozords Staff Comments: CGS response to the application does identiff concerns retated to geologic hazards. Staff has included recommended conditions of approvat regarding submittat of site specific geotechnical analysis at Final plat. 7O- Sedlm 7-271Areas with Ardteolqical, Poteontologicol or Histortcd lmportance Staff Comments: There are no known areas of historica! importance within the property. 77. Sediut 7-272 Redomation Staff Comments: A significant Landscape Plan was submitted, and the Aspen Glen HOA has responded regarding the HOA requirements for submittal of comptetion deposits for proper L2 The Sages at Aspen Glen PCL2l8,l1:D KE revegetation on the site. The HOA goes on to state that the Appticant will have to comply with the required Design Review process. E. SECTION 7- 3OO SITE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 7. Sedion 7-307 Compatible Design Staff Comments: The proposal appears to be compatible with the overatlAspen Gten pUD. Sedion 7-302 Butlding Design Staff Comments: Not applicable, the site will be required to compty the Design Guidetines of Aspen Glen at the time of construction. Section 7-3O3 Design ond Scale of Development Staff Comments: Excessive site disturbance will not be required and the development is designed to be close to access and utilities. The Applicant has worked ctosely with the DRB and HOA of Aspen Glen over the past two years to assure that the design and scale of the development is complimentary to the overallAspen Glen community. Section 7-3WOlfstreet pa*ing and Loading Standards Staff Comments: The Applicant has demonstrated that compliance with off-street parking standards can be achieved within the proposed subdivision. 5. Sedion 7-3(E Landscaping and Lightlng Standards Staff Comments: The standard plat notes will be required which state that the lighting must be downward and inward facing to the propefi. The Applicant has submitted an adequate Landscape Plan. 6. Serf,;iut 7-306 Snow Storage Standords Staff Comments: tt appears that adequate snow storage areas have been provided. 7. Sedion 7-307 Roa&lay Stondards Staff Comments,: The site compties with both the County standards as wetl as the Aspen Glen standards. 2. 13 The Sages at Aspen Glen PCL2l8/10 8. Section 7-3(ETroit and Walkwoy Standords Staff Comments: The project does propose retocation of the golf cart path. This shal be finalized at final plat when documentation must be provided regarding the vacation of the easement and acceptance of that vacation by the golf club/HOA. 9. Sedion 7-gU, artl,W Stondards Staff Comments: Other than the issues identified by the Division of Water Resources it would appear that the standards have been met. F. SECNON 7-4OOSUBDIVISION STANDARDSAND DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS 7. Sedlut 7407Gencrol Subdlvislon Standords Staff Comments: Given that the site is within an established subdivision and the HOA has no significant issues, it would appear that The Sages meets the minimum general subdivision standards. 2. Sedlon 740t1 Subdlvlsion Lolr staff comments: The lots sizes and configurations are appropriate. 3. Sectlotr T4Gl Flre Protection Staff Comments: Bill Gavettg Carbondale Fire Protection District, has responded to the application, EXHIBIT I that the access is adequate and that the proposed water supply and fire hydrant locations are acceptable. The fina! comment from the District is that lmpact Fees in the amount of 5730.00 per unit wllt be required upon execution of an agreement between the District and the devetoper. These fees are included as a Staff recommended condition of approval. Sectlon 74Ol gurvey Monumcnb staff comments: This issue will be further reviewed at Final plat. 74(E Standardslor publtc Sltes and Open Smlce Staff Comments: The Applicant has provided open space as weil as an open space management plan. 4. 5. 14 The Sages at Aspen Glen PCL2l8lL0 KE The ULUR requires satisfuction of impact fees at final plat including School Land Dedication (or fee in-lieu), as well as other applicable impact fees including the Fire District fees (S730/irnit) and County traffic impact fees. The School Land Dedication (fee in-tieu) will be calculated at fina! pla! based upon a recent appraisal of the unimproved property, and payment will be due at the time of recorded in the plat. The traffic impact fee witl atso be calculated at final plat with payment due at the time of recording. VI. STAFF CONCERNSAND ISSUES It would appear that there are several outstanding issues that need to be resolved, some at final plat - but inability of the Division of Water Resources (DWR) to issue a finding of "No Materiat lnjury'' stops this project from moving fonrvard. Given that the water is to be provided by the Roaring Fork Water and Sanitization District Staff assumes that these issues can be adequately addressed. Staff recommends that the application not move fonuard for BOCC review untit such time as the DWR issues a determination of no material injury. Otherwise there is inadequate demonstration of an adequate water supply. Recommended conditions of approval mitigate impacts that may result due to the creation of the proposed lots. Other conditions of approval are standard concerns typically associated with a preliminary plan and are indicative of requirements at final plat. VII. SUGGESTED FINDINGS The following are suggested findings for the Planning Commission shoutd a recommendation of approval be fonnrarded to the BOCC for the Sages at Aspen Glen Preliminary plan: 1. That proper public notice was provided as required for the hearing before the Planning Commission. 2. That the hearing befqre the Planning Commission was extensive and completg that all pertinent factE matters and issues were submitted or could be submitted and that all interested parties by the Planning Commission. That, with the adoption of recommended conditions, the application has adequately met the requirements of the Garfield County Comprehensive plan of 200O as amended. That, with the adoption of recommended conditions, the application has adequately met the requirements of the Garfield County Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008, as amended. 3. 4. 5. The Sages at Aspen Glen PcLzl8lLo KE VIII. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission fonryard a recommendation of AppRoVAL to the Board of County Commissioners for the Sages at Aspen Glen Subdivision, with the following conditions: 1. That all representations made by the Applicant in the application, and at the public hearing before shall be conditions of approval, unless specifically altered by the Board of County Commissioners. 2- Preliminary Plan approval shall be valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 3- The Applicant shall comply with the final plat requirements in addition to those requirements contained within the Garfield County Unjfied Land use Resolution of 2ffig as amended (ULUR): a. The Final Plat shalt contain the following notes: i- control of noxious weeds is the responsibility of the property owner. ii. No open hearth solid-fuel fireptaces wil! be attowed anywhere within the subdlvision. One (1) new solid-fuel burning stove as defined by C.R.S. 25-747,et.seq., and the regutations promulgated thereunder, will be allowed in any dwelting unit. Atl dwetting units wil! be allowed an unrestricted number of natural gas burning stoves and appliances. iii. All exterior lighting shat! be the minimum amount necessary and that all exterior lighting shall be directed inward and downward, towards the interior of the subdivision, except that provisions may be made to allow for safety lighting that goes beyond the property boundaries. colorado is a "RIGHT-TO-FARM" state pursuant to c.R.s. 35-3-11, Et. seq. Landowners, residents and visitors must be prepared to accept the activities, sights, sounds and smells of Garfield Countfs agricultural operations as a normal and necessary aspect of llving in a county with a strong rural character and a healthy ranching sector. Those with an urban sensitivity may perceive such activitieg sights, sound, and smetls only as inconveniencg eyesore, noise and odor, However, state law and county policy provide that ranching frrming and other agricultural activities and operations within Garfield County shalt not be considered to be nuisances so long as operated in conformance with the taw and in a non- negligent manner. Therefore, all must be prepared to encounter noiseg odor, lights, mud, dus!, smoke, chemicals, machinery on public roads, livestock on pubtic roads, storage and disposal of manure, and the application by spraying or othenrise of chemical fertitizert soil amendment herbicide, and pesticides, any one or more of which may naturatty occur as part of legal and non-negligent agricultural operations A!! owners of land, whether ranch or residence, have obligations under state law and county regulations with regard to the maintenance of fences and irrigation ditches, controlling weeds, keeping tivestock and pets under control, using property in accordance with zoning, and other aspects of using and maintaining property. Residents and landowners are encouraged to Iearn about these rights and responsibilities an act as good !v. v. t6 The Sages at Aspen Glen PCLzlslLO KE neighbors and citizens of the county. A good introductory source for such information is "A Guide to Rural Living & Small Scale'Agriculture" put out by the Colorado State University Extension Office in Garfield County; vi. Fencing on the property shall comply with the Division of Wildlife specifications for wildlife-friend ly fencing; vii. The mineral rights associated with this property have been partially or wholty severed and are not fully intact or transferred with the surface estate therefore atlowing the potentiat for natural resource extraction on the property by the mineral estate owner(s) or lessee(s). b. The Final Plat shall contain the following certificates as contained within the plat Certificate Appendix of the ULUR: Certificate of Dedication and Ownership; Lienholder Consent and Subordination Certificate, if applicable; Board of County Commissioners Certificate; Title or Attorney Certificate; Treasurer Certificate of Taxes Paid; County Su rveyor Certificate; Clerk and Recorder Certificate; Surveyor Certificate. The Applicant shal! delineate and legally describe al! easements on the final plat.and convey all easements to the responsible entity. This dedication shall be in a form acceptable to the County Attorney's Office and transfer shall occur at the time of recording of the final ptat. These easements shall includg but are not limited to all easements of record, utility easements, drainage easements, water system easements, stormwater drainage easements, open space and any internal roads required as a part of this development. The vacation/retocation of the gotf cart path must be ctearly documented at finat plat including a letter of acceptance for the vacation of the easement from the Homeowne/s Association or Ctub representative; The Applicant shatl provide a map and inventory for the propeay for Garfield County tisted noxious weeds. lf noxious weeds are present the Applicant shall provide a weed management ptan and address the weed management of the site, including common areas, within the covenants. This information shall be submitted for review and acceptance by the Vegetation Manager of Garfietd County priorto submittal of the final plat application; Prior to approval and recordation of the final plat the Applicant shall be required to comply with Resolution 2008-05, and submit the required S73O.OO per unit residential impact fee for the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District. The Applicant shall submit an unimproved property appraisal for the site at finat ptat. This appraisal is necessary to calculate the Fee in-lieu of School Land Dedication which shall be due and payable prior to approval and recordation of the final plat. i. ai. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. L7 The Sages at Aspen Glen PcLa|&/LO /KE y''{ounty traffic impact fees shall be calculated at finat piat and shall be due and payable prior to approvaland recordation of the fina! plat. 10. A site specific geotechnical and foundation report shall be required at finat plat. 11. This application shall not be scheduled for public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners until such time as a letter of "No Material lnjury'' is received from the Division of Water Resources. 12. The responses from SGM, Dave Kotz, P.E., EXHIBIT R, shatt be incorporated herein and considered conditions of approval. This information shall be provided prior to submittal of the finat plat. H&("z\r'(r^tltS^ 43 W>J,\0, 18 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MII\IUTES FROM DECEMBER 10,2OO8 PC Memberc Present Cheryl Chandler Jock Jacober Bob Fullerton ShannonKyle Adolfo Gorra Cireg McKennis Staff Present Fred Jarman, B&P Director Kattry Eastley, Planner DustyDunbar, Planner Deboratr Quinn, Assist Cty Atty Roll call was taken and the following mpmbers are absenttonight Phil Vaughaq Sean Martinand Terry Ostom. A motion was made by Bob Fullerton to approve the minutes as wriften for the Planning Commission Meeting dates of Septemb er 24n, October I $, and November 12, 2008. Shannon Kyle seconded the motion. A vote was taken and all approved rmanimously. The fint item of discussion is a public meeting request to review a Sketch Plan Application for the Sages at Aspen Glen Subdivision. The property is located within the Aspen GlenPLID. Theparcel is approximately 4.243 acres in size and 15 rmits on swen single-family lots, one duplex lot and two friplex lots arc proposed. The applicant is Gerd Zeller. Kathy Eastley is the County Planner on this projeet. Present forthe applicant is the owner Gerd Zeller, he lives in Aspen Glen and Jeffivlackintosh with Schmueser Gordon Meyer. Cheryl Chandler e4plained the process we will follow tonight for this item. Kathy Eastley entered exhibits A-J into the record. All are acceped into the necord. Kathy Easfley presented the staffcomments and project information next. The Applicarrt proposes to subdivide a 4.243-aseparcel within the Aspen Glen PUD to allow for 15 units on 7 Jf lots, l-duplex loL and 2-fiiplex lots. The zoning on this parcel is the Club Villa Residential T-one District within the PUD zoning which allows for single-family attached and single-family detached residential dwellings intended for individual lot ownership which may include townhomes and duplexes. Water and sewer will be provided by the Roaring Fork Water & Sanitation District. This parcel is located in Study Area I of the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan which the map designates this areas as Subdivision. A vicinity map was shown looating the property towards the back of the Aspen Glen PUD along CR 109. A Sketch Plan Ndap was also shown. A discussion tookplace on the site plan showing road and location of the differenttlpes of lots. This application was referred to the Homeowners Association at Aspen Glen for comment. Their Board has some concems. The first is related to the number of units being proposed on ttris site. The HOA Board of Directors does not support a fiiplex product on the site and they only support a total of 13 dwelling units on this site. They are also concernedwith the 30-foot setback from CR 109 and that it is not large enough to support landscaping. Property is lower than CR 109 by 8 to l0 feet. Other items were brought up in their letter (Exhibit ID which are listed and included with ttre staffrepqrt The Crarfield CountyEngineercommented on this application andhis commens ale included as Exhibit I within the staffreport. Some of his concems are the dead-end stneet length which exceeds 600-feeq the Right-of-Way doesn't meet the County standards, and easements that are needed. Kathy EaStley said some of the items that need to be discussed are:. The Right-of-Way widthr Road configuration. Densityr Unittype. Unitconfigtration Greg McKennis asked for clarification of road markings on the site plan. Greg McKennis asked do we know wlry the Engineer found the road found to be insufficient. Kathy Eastley responded that the stipulation in the regulations state that the culde-sac can't exceed600'. C:reg McKennis asked so the road is too narrow? The County Engineo felt there was insufficient ROW width in order to get the utilities and everything in the roadway. Kathy Eastley spoke to Leslie Lamont who is the Adminisfiator for their DRC at Aspen Glen. Ifuthy Easttey was asking about the standards ttrat Aspen Glen has because these are private roads within the development. From the information that Kathy Eastley received she said the roads may be insuffrcient based upon the standards at Aspen Glen. Kathy Eastley said we did receive referral comments back from the Carbondale Fire Disfrict and they didn't seem to have much of an issue with the road configurations. They stated that the access appears to be adequate for emergency apparatus. (See exhibit G included with statrreport) The applicant's representative JeffMackintosh will speak next He met with the Fire Distict and they said there was no problem with the proposal. He also spoke about the water main. Roads are private and meet ROW requirements. Applicant used the same ROW process that the Suudance area used within the Aspen Glen PUD. Could put in an easement for ROW if necessary Gerd Zeller spoke next and he said they want to do everything that they are requiredto do. Don't think what they have proposed on roads are any different from other roads that are out there now. Gerd mentioned that the retention arca is for irrigation. Gerd also 2 spoke about the setback pquirement of 20'. He has been working with Aspen Glen about the density which applicant is requesting 15 units. He agrees with the HOA that he will change his application request from 15 units to 13 units. Could change from a triplex lot to a duplex lot Gerd Zeller thinks that duplexes require bigger setbacks. Greg McKennis asked so you are going to change that to a duplex and are they happy wittr that. Gerd Zeller believes trey are. Kathy Eastley said the PIJD guide forAspen Glen stipulates minimum lot size and minimum lot depth for differenttypes of units whether it is a single-family attached which would be considered the triplex orthe duplex lot. IGthy Eastley was unable to find the provision that they were talking about. Some firther discussion needs to take place to decide whether it would be aPUD Amendmentto changethe minimum lot area in the Club Villa Zone Disfrict so they could put a duplex rather than a tiplex on the lot. Jock Jacober asked what the question on everybody's mind is. Gerd Zellqsaid it's the denltty, Greg McKennts said there is a letter from the HOA included in ourpacket. Kathy Easfley would like to explain the whole densrty issue. In the PUD the Club Villa Zone Disfict wai designated a number of rmits for an area. It is an HOA review of what goes w.here. There is a pool of density within the PUD. Crerd Zeller said before he even thought about coming to the County he went to Aspen Glen HOA to work on a plan because he wanted to have some sort of 4greement on what was being proposed. Jock Jacober said he likes the high density in the infras;tucture rich area and he likes the availability for the opporhmity for smaller rmits. Jock €ncourages this type of thing. Thinls diversity of housing within Aspen Glen is a good thing. Bob Fullerton said he respects the HOA's comments. Ilate to see you have to do a PUD Amendment to change the tlpes of lots. Bob has some minor concerns with ttre length of the cul-de-sac but he is going to go with the Fire Disfiict if they have no problem with them. Bob Fullerton thinks the size of the roads should really match up throughout the subdivision. Crreg McKennis said the HOA had a problem with the 30' setback offof CR 109. Gerd Zellet said he was surprised to see that Code requires a 20' setback Gerd Zeller said he has changed some of the setbacks as suggested and he will make some adjustment between lot6 & 7 at Preliminary Plan stage. Jock Jacober asked about CR 109 and said it is in a dismal shape. Cheryl Chandler said Aspen Glen did improvements to that road. Jock replied they did a mighty badjob. Jook Jacober said he is assuming that CR 109 has a ROW. Fred Jarman said there is a prescripted ROW andprobably a 50'ROVI Cheryl Chandler asked was the back gate ever written in as an enfiance. Gerd Zeller said everyone refers to that as a back gate. lt is a radio controlled gate. Moved to the public for comments next. Leslie Lamont would like to speak first. Ms. Lamont has been the Design Review Administrator for Aspen Glen since 2004. She works with the design committee and they have worked with Gerd Zeller and the HOA for over ayear on this proposal. I\ds. tamont is not a resident of Aspen Glen. Her concerns are:. The width of the pavement in Aspen Glen is 26-28' and ROW's are 60-80'. ROW shown onproposal does notmeetAspen Glen standards.o Detention pond:{oncemed with landscaping around this project Detention. pond takes up a huge oorner in this area.. Concemed with setback from County Road. Want to make sure it is safe for. everyone that uses that Cormty Road. It is completely out of character to have development that close to the road. Want to see a profiIe of the road.o fu regards to number of units. This zone disftict is unique $rithin Aspen Glen that it allows Vf homes, duplex homes and triplor homes atlached. Ther; is no other' area within the PUD that has all three of these types of rmits together.. Possibly create geater setbacks for single family homes.. PerhaPs C.rerd Zeller can submit a Text Amendment to change these to single family and duplex lots. Fred Jarman wanted to make two points. The first is on the notion of a Text Amendmenl In the new Land Use Code we will be using the first of January 2009;there is a much lesser type ofprocess you can go through as opposed to the current code. The second question Fred has is Orat he recalls that there is a trigger that would require Aspen Glen to install a stoplight at Highway 82. It was a density tigger. Fred doesn't know what the figure is right offthe top of his head but he knows it was a realistic trigger and it was an obligation by Aspen Glen to the Board of County Commissioners with their approvals back in the 90's when this development was appioved. Fred is asking the applicant if they have looked into that at all (tigger for light) and if not, that really does need to be looked into. Jock Jacober asked is Aspen Glen HOA a referral agency for this application? Kaflry Eastley said this area is included in ttre Master Association for Aspen Glen which means they getassessed just like everybody else in this development There was a comment regarding the formation of a sub-association for this area to pay for the maintenance of the roadrnray in thatparticular area. Cheryl Chandler asked Crerd Zeller ufuat would happen if you make it I units like the Peaks at Aspen Glen. Gerd Zeller said he origina[y came tlrough to Aqpen Glen maxing this out with the idea of making reasonable size duplexes. Gerd talked firther about triplex lots and whatyou could see would be the second story because ofthe berm. Fred Jarman said when Aspen Glen was approved originally there was an obligation that at a certain point of build out that Aspen Glen would have to install a light at Highway 82 and their entance. Gerd Tnller said that the HOA wants to add a light but they can't have it per the State. Cheryl Chandler said that ls because you have to meet a certain number first before the State will authorize one. 4 No furttrer comments were made. Sketch Plan comments are good for one year from The next item on the 4genda is a Public Meeting request to rwiew a Sketch Plan Application for the Clark Subdivision which is to be renamed as the Rilee Subdivision because of duplication in subdivision names. The property is located south of Rulison on CR 301 and is approximately 40.715 acres in size. Three residential lots areproposed. The applicants are David andAngela Cla*. Present for the applicant tonight is David Clark and he lives at 6750 CR 301 Parachute, Colorado. Cheryl Chandler reviewed the process we will follow forthis application tonight. Dusty Dunbar is the County Planner and she will present the project information and staff comments next. This property is 4Gl- actes and 3 residential lots are beingproposed. The property is located at6750 CR 301 and is currenfly zoned Agriculture/Residential/Rural Densrty (A/R/RD). Access is proposed offof CR 301. Water will be provided to these lots through a shared well. This parcel is located in Study Area2 of the Comprehensive Plan and shows a designation of this property as Outlying Residential. The property lies outside of the mr.rnicipal sphere of influence. A site plan of the proposal was shown and discussed. Photos of the site and surrounding area werc also shown. Items of discussion:. A Well Sharing Plan will need to be included with the heliminary Plan submittal.. Drainage: Property drains gently south to north. There is a small pond on the property.o lrrigation: Inigation from the shared well is to be limited on the lots. These limitations wiltrequire some type of management and will need to be addressed at Preliminary Plan stage.o Water: Appears to have sufficient water to sen e development. Well permit that is in place allows three households to use.o ISDS: Must have required separation from water system.. All lots areto access offofCR30l.. All driveways need access permits from the County Road & Bridge Departnent.. Property is located within traffic Study Area I which will require fees to be paid at final plat:. Property is located within RE-2 School District which will require fees to be paid at finalplat. Will needupdated comments from School District atPreliminary Plan stage.. Fire Protection: Required to have zufficient water for fire flow. Need updated comments from the Fire District at Preliminary Plan stage.. Will need plat note for severed mineral rights. Itrildlife / Feneing: Applicant will be required to identiff wildlife habitat and big game ranges. This prope4y is mapped as "overall Range" for Mule Deer, Elk, Black Bear, and Wild Turkey. Fencing gpes recommended by the CDOW should be required in this area. Engineered foundations will be a requirement of the subdivision approval. Comments are good for one year from tonight's meeting date. Moved to the applicant for his presentation next. David Clark said that Dusty Dunbar did a good job with her review. Mr. Clark would like to build another horrse on one of the proposed lots and sell his bigger home ttrat is on his current property. Bob Fullerton asked Mr. Clark how the well has been outthere. David Clark said it's very good. David Clark said all of his property is hay pasture. He himself sees a low fire dmger. The Fire Chief wants a cistern at each house for holding water and then the well for use. Greg McKennis said water is a concern No public comments were made. Sketoh Plan comments are good for one year from tonight's meeting date. The next ite,m on the 4genda is a public meeting request to review a Sketch Plan Application for the Coftran Subdivision. The property is located *. 1837 CR 100. The parcel is approximately 149 acres in size and two lots are being proposed. The applicant isDougCoffinan. Present for the applicant is Kelly Cave, 823 Blake Avenue #202, Glenwood Springs Colorado. The Applicant is actually Rex Coffinan. Fred Jarman is the County Planner and he will present the project infonnation and staff comments. firis is a request to split offone lot from the 149 acre parcel. This land went through the E:remption process back in 2004. The 100-year flood plain cuts through the site. Question is where the flood plain lies. Can't build in floodway. You can build in flood fringe as long as the first floor is at least one foot above flood level. Need to reatly define where flood fringe and floodway are located. Believe application can meet all the goals, policies, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. Slough Ditch runs tbmugh the property. Applicant crossed over the dirch to get access to lots that were created through the Exempion process. Fred Jannan told Kelly Cave to look into that. Need to drill a well. Water table is high. Sewer system should be engineered ISTS mound systems. If applicant decides to come back with a Pneliminary Plan Application it will be reviewed and prccessed under the new Land Use Code regulations. Fred Jar:nan handed out a list of those requirements. GARFIELD COT]NTY Building & Planning Department ReviewAgency Form . Date Sent November 18,2010 Comments Due: Name of application: Sages at Aspen Glen Subdivision Sent to: Garfipld County Road & Bridge Garfield County requests your comment in review of this project. Please notiff the Planning Departnent in the event you are rmable to respond by the deadline. This form may be used for your response, or you may attachyour owu additional sheets as necessary. Written comments may be mailed, e-maile4 or faned to: Garfield County Building & Plarrning Staff Contact: Kathy Easfl ey 109 8s Sftet, suid3ol Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Fax 970-384-3470 Phone: 970-945-8212 General Comments: Garfield County Road & Bridge has a concem with the plugging or eliminaltion of the 18" culvert across cormty road 109 just north of the intersection of Bald Eagle Way and county road 109. This culvert and the drainage from this culvert along the North side of Bald Eagle \May need to remain open. Name of review agency: Garfield Corm8 Road and Bridge Deoartnent By: Mke Prehm Date November 18.2010 Revised 3/3Ol00 To: From: Re: Date: ME-MORAI{DUM Kathy Easfley Steve Anthony Comments on the Sages at Aspen Glen Subdivision Preliminary Plan November Zlr 2010 Thanlc forthe opportunity to commentthe Sages at Aspen Glen. My comments are as follows: Noxious Weeds o Inventorl and mapping-The applicant needs to map and inventory the property for Garfield Comty listed noxious weeds. The area close to CR109 has had various thistle issues in the past I Weed Management-The applicant shall provide x wsed management plan for tte inventoried noxious weeds. . Cov€nants-Wsed managem€nt is not addressed in the covelrants. IMay we pErest that the applicantmention noxious weeds and remind each lot oumertrat it is theirresponsibilityrmder the Colorado Noxious Weed Act and fte Garfield Cormty Weed IMan4gement Plan to manege Cormty- listednoxious weeds? o Common area weed management-staffrequesb a statem€nt from the applicaut indicating the party that $ri[ b€ responsible for future weed management in comnon reas on the site. Rwegetation r Please provide a map or infomation, prior to fi.al plat that quantifies the arca, in terms of aclcq to be disturbed and subsequently reseeded on road cut and utility disturbances. This information will help determine the amount of security that will held, if any, for rerrcgetation- o The security shall be held by GarEeld County until vegetation has been successfirlly reestablished accodingto the Reclamation Shdards section in the Garfield Couty Weed l!{anagementPlan- November30,2010 IGthyEastley Garfield County Building & Planning 108 8rh Srie€r, Suite 201 Gleirwood Springs, CO 81601 RE: Ite Sagca at Aspen GIen, heliminary Ptan Dear Kathy: I have rerriewed the application for the proposed Sages at Aspen Clen Subdivision The application was reviewed for compliance with ttre International Fire Code (IFC) 2003 edition" adop:ed bythe Coun$. I would offer the following comments. Access The proposed ac@ss is adequate for emergency apparatus Waten Suoolies for Ftre Pnotection The prcposd water supply and fire hydrant locations are acceptabla Imoacttr'ee The derrelopment is subject to development impact fees adopd by the District lhe developer will be reqtlired to enter into an agreement with the Distict for the payment of development impact fees. Execution of the agreement and paynrent of &e fees are due pnor to ttre recording of the final plat. Fees are based upon the impact fees adopted by the District at the time the agrcement is executed. Ite current fee for residential development is $730.(D per unit Please contact me if you have any questions or if I can be of my assistanca Bill Gavette DeputyCtief Cartondale & Rrlral tlre kotection Districf 3fi) Meadowood Drive o carbondale,ca 81623 o 97o-963-z49lFaxgluxi34569 Fromr To: Subject: Dah: Westerman. Carla lGthy A. Eastlev; Sages at Aspen Glen Subdivision-SPPA6479 Tuesday, November 09, 2010 3:34:52 PM Kathy, I have received the Preliminary plan for the Sages at Aspen Glen Subdivision. At this time SourceGas has no issues with the proposed Subdivision in its current state. The developer will be responsible for any changes and upgrades necessary to furnish natural gas to this new subdivision. tf there are any other questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank! Carla Westerman Field Coordinator e*rt nrlo EHutotumt*t Cot'lsu$tHc*l.ts Offi6N Novernber 29" 2010 Ms, Kathy Eastloy Grfield County Plaaning 108 8rh Sfear" Suite 401 ffleuwood Springs, CO I 160l tE: Reviers of SegecatArpen GIen Appltc*don: SPPA6479 Dear Kathy: 'ltis office has perforrmed a review tf the fucurrenb provided for tlre Sagm at Aspen Glcn Sribdivision Pretinrinary Plan Apptiedion. The submittal was formd to be thorough acd well orgruizd. T'hc following questiors, corrcerfis, or cdments wcre guromted: I. The traffic anetynis that is nsf'ened to is the ffiginal ka{fic report for the Aspen Gten development iu t992. The .{pplicant a$$qrt$ that tre achral traffic tbat has been ar rrill be gencratod is less thafl the report ailiripatr$ ad fherefare thrme wiltr be no significant impacts: This may be the crse fo,r ttrs interior traffic generatd" Ilowever tle assumpdons in the uaffic report coucerning the background kaffic, parlicularly on CR. I09, *ouH be vsrifisd cod the traffic report updated ss necessflry. 2. Tk soils rcport was for th Aspen GIen deve.iopmsnt and was gercmtod in t993- No inf,oanation is includpd to show uhere the borings were perforrnd aild it is difficult to detennine if fti$ onglnal rqort is applicabte to $re Sages. The applicability of ths soils report shunld be detcrminod and updahd as trceessgry. 3. The rynlicability of the Division ofWiHltfe lctfm, corccming Arycn Gleq that *us iocfrr*a should be dc.tsrolined for the Sages ard updated s$ o€sp$$afJt 4. The'\vill str$e* leffer for sewer anrd watereloes notaddress the roquirementu to delermiuc an adequate urater sqpply per $ection 7-105.C of the Ceffisld County regulalions. ?he Applicant proposes t0 use the alternative as discrssed in Sedion ?-I0$.C (il. Please verify that lhe water fl$Bly plan is on filE and meets wifi the criteria'of tht section 5. The *Drain*gs" section of rhe Engineed*g Roport shows tlpr the $age*'will tie into a sonvsyanse sysfto desi$sd to accorqmodale projoct ftows, will avoid direct disch*rE€s" f,rd will provide adequate wate qrality. The reBort is silsrlt aborrt how thr Applicqrt proposcs to ddross fhs detsntion rsquird in Sostkxl 7-20?.C. 6. The "Drainage' sectio*r of the Engin+Ering R.eport sayn tro off-site ar6as flre tributary Go thc Sages but the drainagc plan shorvs a culvert dirccting flows from the west beneath Ctrt I09 onto thr souttrwest corrrcr of thc Sages. $heet Cl callg fo,r bo*r ards of this culverrt to be p1nee6d. ThE Applicaffi should discuss this in greatmdetail eZE 112 Crand Avenue r Clerwood Sprinp, CO 816$I PH: 97O.9{5-5544 * fAX: 970.945.5.55S r wrylry-rfi}untaineross-€.dg;C6ftt . suges.,frpff; November19,2010 7. The Sages FrCIFoses a dea&end with no tumarouud and with no apparentcffifiectiou of right- of-wuy intended br the future per Section i-XA7.A,.7.c. The Applicarrt should addr€ss the tennl$ation of Allison ltoad, L The hrmarourd radius is listed in the cunrre table as 32.83'. This radius is Iess tban tlfical miuimunr std*rds. the Applicaut should address this radius; 9. The sewer lire slope is desigred as v-ery fla! [ess than 0.67o. Tfifh lphtively lowvolunes of flow ftoqr ferv residemces the velocities urill not be very high and solids i*itt ti*ety sctth. The appoval ofhe RFSWD will be requircd- 10. The scwcr line is ahown at a dryth that is shallower than the water line, This will rcguire tbat the watcr seffic1cfl be less &an thq minimum bury of 5.5' or that thoy will he below the uanitary sew€r line. Ei8rer cme will reqpire special constr!rctiou pr*ticm. Tlre Apf,icant slwuld d&ess hsw these utility crossing* witl be cons,Uucted I 1. The water sennicc to lat 4 appcers to coaflict with the proposed mmlrotre. 12. ?he Ecrrcr rrain flows ouhide of &e proposed mdnruyprisu ofAllinon Eod. Although it stays within ttrc proposed utilify ememenl this is generatl-V discotraged. The Applicant should coasider realigourg the s€wer: 13" Tho $ewetr rnain flows offpropsty priirr to connestiof to dre main line tie-in. The Applicant win ffied t0 provide evidrnce ofpennisslon ana egroernents with the affetd ourner. 14, Oil Sheet Ci the eeseinent is located as a $anitary Sewe* Easemsnt hr conairu etrrallorv rffilitics. Tho Appliwrt should verify the t5,pe of emenrent. 15. Ths easerents shouffi on tlre Preliminary Plat are not cangruent with ur.ht are lqbcled as sasmenm in the construdion drawings. Forl free to call ifyor heve any qrrcstions or comrnenl*. Chris llale, PE q*fi gHllal cnoss Bilfi NeE RIN{I Utifl Ciril lsd Euylru*mntrl Conrdri* ffid $ccigfi 815 ilt fuod Avsnuc. Glsmmod Spri*ss, CO f t60i ft 97L9455544 & 97)-$*-S.5558 rvw*surrrIeiocross-cag,m DEPARTMENT OT NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Bil.l Rittur, Ji- Coverripr MikeKins Exeiutire"Dtrerctor Dick Woltu, P.E. Dlrectol.filate Engin€er November 24,2010 Kathy Eastly Garfteld County Building and Planning 108 8th StSte 201 Glenwood Springs CO 81601 Re; Sages @ Aspen Glen SubdMsion Preliminary Plan Section 13, T7S, R89W,6TH PM W. DiVision 5, W. District 38 Dear Ms. Eastly: We have reviewed the above referenced proposalto subdivide a paret of 4.243 acres into 7 single-farnily lots and 3 duplex lots. The applicant proposes to provide waterthiough ttie Roaring Fork Water & Sanitation District (the District) pursuant to water rights and an augmentation plan decreed in Case No. 93CW192 as a water supply forthe Aspen Glen DeveloBment, The potable water sysfem is to be provided via this,plan through the Aspen Glen Well Nos. 2, 3 and 4, which are curen{y assi$ned well permit nos. 5921FF, 4963S.F, and 5921* F, respectively. Sewage disposal will be through a centralsystem and will also be provided by the District. A letter of commitment from the Disttict was provided. The, Districts plan for augnie.nlation pro$des. for a t0tal of 606.5 EQR's, a golf course, clubhouse, and 15 lakes, The last conespondence.from the Distric* to the Division of W"ter Resources dates February 5, 2003. At that time therc were 519lots platted within the Aspen Glen PUD. No current informatisn r.egarding the number of EQR's available for development has been provided. ln addition, it rrtras stated in a report from'Resource Engineering, lnc,, dgted June B, 1993, that.there is no EQR allotment for duplexstryctures located oh. the west side of the Roaring Fork River. Pursuant to CRS 30-2S-136(1){hXll}, a municipality or quasi.municipaffiy is required to file a report with the county and the State Engineer documenting the amount of urater which can be supplied to the proposed development without causing injuryto existing water rights. A report of this nature was Rot included. See the attached Guidelines for Subdivision Water Supplv Plan Reports forthe necessary informalion. A r.eport by Resource Engineering, lnc., dated May 24.'t995, indicates that the Aspen Glen Weli Nbs. 2, 3 and 4 well have a cornbined capacrty of 1,340 gallons per minute, which exceeG Aspen Glenls build-out peak day demand of 700 gallons per minute. Since insufficient information was provided, we cannot contment on the potentialfor injur/ to existing water rights under the provisions of CRS 30-2&136(l Xhxll). lf you or the applieant has any questions concerning this matter. please contact Karlyn Adams in this office. Offict of the State Engineer 13LX Sherman Streel Suite 818 o Denver, CO 80203 r Phone:303-86G3581 o Fax 303-866-3589 www.water.state.co.tts Kathy Eastly Sages @ Alpen Glen Preliminary Plan Sihcerely, br*,rD#{! e o of Jeff Deatherage Water Resource Engineer JD/kaa/Sages at Aspen Glen Subdiv.docx cc: Alan Martellaro, Division Engineer, Division S Bill Blakeslee, Water Cqmmissioner, District 38 November 24,2010 STATE OF COLORADO COLORADO GEOLOGICAL SUR\rEY- selins he peopte of Colondo Departnent of N*rrd Resources 1313 Sheman Sfied, Room 715 Denver, CO 8@03 Phone (303)86F2611 Fax (303)86e2461 Nortember 24, 2010 Ms. lGtry Eastley Garfield County Planning 108 8t' Sfreet Suite 401 Glenwood Spdngs, CO 81601 Legal: S13ofT7S,R89W COTORADOErelE{t DEPARTMENTOF NATTJRAL RESCIJRCES Re: Sages at Aspen Glen Subdivision - Preliminary Plan GGS Review No. GA.11.0003 Dear Ms. Eastley ln response to pur request and in accordance with Senate Bill 35 (1972), CGS has performed a technical leview con@ming geologic hazards for the above-mentioned proposed development The site mnsisb of approximalely 4.2 acres and is being divided to indude 10 residential lots fl SF and 6 duplexes). The lots willbe provided service by the Roaring Fork Sanitation Disfrict. The rcview package included fre project application packet, preliminary engineering report (4/10) by David KoE, preliminary construction plans (3/4/09) by Schmueser Gordon Meyer, preliminary plat (4113110) by Schmueser Godon M.yrr, and geotechnical engineering study (528/93) by Chen Northem, The geotechnical report was done as a supplement to tup initialstudies furthe Aspen Glen arca, which werc not submitted as part of the refunal. The site is located north of Carbindale and east of County Road 109, rnest of tre Roaring Fork River. A number of ponds and inigat'ton ditches are present in the area. Gmunduater levels were encountered around 31 feet below ground surface after drilling in 1993. Groundwater may be shallow in arcas where ponds arc located, or form perched water tables seasonally on clayey lenses in the subsurface soils. Surficialdeposih are predominantly altuviattenace sands, gravels, clays and cobbles. The Eagle Valley Evaporite was encountered between 23 and 33 feet below gmund surhce. Low density soils may be present at depth in this area, and may consolidate/collapse under a load. The arca has been mapped as having possibly hydrocompactive soils. The gededninl rqoil did not indude any hoing location maps, slte geolqic maps, or hazard arca identificatbn maps. Primary geologic concems for he development of this prcperty include wder-sensitive soils, potential sinkfioles, shallow groundwater, potentially unter-sensitlve soils, and potential debris flours. CGS offers the following comments for County consideration: Bill Ritbr, Jr. Govemor Mlke Kiry EGortive Direcbr Mncent Maffievrs DMsion Direclorand State Gedogist 1. The cunent site plans should be submitted to Chen Northem for comment pertaining to the geologic conditions at the site and cunent proposed land use and grading plans to ensure they are in conformance with the geotechnical recommendations and cunent understanding of the site conditions. 2. The Chen Norftem report indicates piezometers ulere installed during tre 1993 investigation. lt umuld be useful to review that data as it pertains to groundumter conditions and impacts to the site. 3. The Chen Norhem report indicates there arc arcas of sinkholes, depressed areas, and debds flouts wiftin the site. These areas should be clearly identified on the plal and specific mitigation measures shoutd be detailed in plat notes.4. Locations and design details of ilre debris deflection structures should be provided br review. 5. A retaining uall is proposed along fte westem edge of the property, adjacentto CR 109. A slope stability analysis should be considered to ensure that the rlrall is adequately designed and proposed gmding along the toe of the slope willnot create unstable conditions to ttre adjacent county road. 6. Seasonally shallow groundwater may be prcsent in areas of this site. Appropriate subsurface drainage should be established for utility lines and subsurfae construction expected within 5 feet of the seasonally high groundtuatertable. 7. The soils are likely sensitive to moisturc. Surhce grading should uork to prevent uater ftom infilfiating soils around structurcs and prevent areas of standing unter. Lowuater usage landscaping should be used around stucfures. 8. Design-levelsubsurface geotechnicalinvestigations should be conducted priorto building. Foundation designs may rcquire additional ffiation based on the findings of this investigation. Large rocks may be encountered at deptr wtrich could impact foundation design. 9, Disclosure should be provided to potentialhomeowners regarding the geologic conditions at he site, Based on the material included in the rcfenal, CGS does not have enough information to provide adequate evaluation of ffre proposed development. lf you have furtherquestions aboutthis site, please contact me at (303) 86S2611. Cc: file From: To: Subiect: Date: lanet Buck lGthv A. EasUev; The Sages at Aspen Glen Tuesday, November 30, 2010 3:54:39 PM Kathy - The Carbondale Planning Commission reviewed the application for the Sages at Aspen Glen at their November t8,}OLO meeting. The Planning Commission would like to offer the following observations and comments: 1. A copy of this tand use application has apparentty been fonrarded to the Division of Witdlife for their review and comments. The Ptanning ' Commission feels strongly that any recommendation offered by the Division of Wildlife should be considered. 2. The Planning Commission suggests that the County should be sure to require a geotechnical report for this subdivision. 3. The Planning Commission noted that a portion of the Golf Course easement is located within one of the building envelopes. 4. The Planning Commission discussed the road alignment and noted that it resulted in a deadend. ltold them that Fire District had been contacted for their comments. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. Janet Buck Town of Carbondale H Association dHometwttcts Aspen Glenr lna Norember 29,zgLO Ms lhthyEastlery GarfieH County Buildir6 and Planning D€partment 1O8 8ftSUeet, Suite4ol Glernuood Springs, @ 81501 Re SCs atAspen Clen ftEllminary Plan Dear Ms. Eastley, Thank you fior tfre opportunity to comment on the Preliminary Plan submittal for Sages at Aspen Glen. TheAspen Glen Degign Rev'lew C,ommittee (DRCI and HOA Board of Directors hane been wo*ing with Gerd Zeller for severa! yearc on this proiecL The DRC and the Boad zupport a derdopmern of no more that 13 dunlling units but only achiened with singb-famity dwetllrg units or duplex units. The DRC and the Board hrve also supported a PUD Amendment to reduce the ftom yard setback fur a duplex from 25 ftet b 20 fuet in the dub Villas Residefiial zone district The Boardand the DRC have rwiered ttre submitted Preliminary Ptan applkation and ftnd that the applicatbn is comistem wfth past support lll drrelling units diviled htween 7 sirUle- f'amily parsels and 3 duphx lots. Additiomlli, the proposed tort amendrnent accurately reflects prevbus agreements betrryeen the lloA, DRCand Mr. Zellen reducing the minimum frort yard setback.for a duplex in the Club Vilhs Residotial zone distri'ct from 25 ftet to 20 feet As part of the revr'ew of the appticatbA the HOA sougtt the advice of Mr. David Kotz of SdrmrnserGordon Meyer, lnc Mr. Kotz hr rcpresented Aspen Ghn in civil engineering matters. Attached is onespondence frrom Mr. David Xotz in whkfi he conftms that th preliminary plam have been designed to adhere to, if not eNcee{ the Aspen Ghn PUD civil engineeriry stardards indudingthose of Garfield County. The Aspen Glen Board of Directors does hereby support the Sages Prelimimry Plan and Text Arnerdment as submitted un'th the folbwing onditions of approwl: 1. A reviw of $e Subdivision tmprovemenB Ag€ement (SlA), CC&Rs and Bylaws finds these documents to be coruistent with past representatbru to the Aspen Glen Boad of Directors primarity iD $e fact hatthe Sages will beome a sub-associatbn of the MasbrAssociation of Aspen Glen and the sub,association will be responsible for imprwements and maintemrrce of atl timited and GeneralGommon Etements. The 5lA states that the road, Altison Way, will be dedieted b the Homeowners Association at Aspen Gleo lnc tlo*raner, tte 5lA does not O{)SOBddF%leWq CsWle,CO 81623 Enail: ll@ra@sryblat Tel: (970) 963-1i62 specifu a timeframe when the road will be dedicated. The HoA would like to suggest that the road h transfurred when: e allinfrastructure is completed as oonfirmed ry the County's release of the Public lmprorementfunds related t this improvemefi r allAspen Glen HOA annual assessments and ORC related ftes are curem;. a final Plat has been reorded; andr a deed is presented transftrrirg ownership. 2. The CC&Rs ouUine in Artidi 8 the prwisiom fur maintenance, landscaping and speciat easerrent. Paragraph S.l(cf discusses drainage, infatbn and other unterfratures horrever it is not char whether irrigation of limited and Eenerat oommon elemenB will be achiered { potable or nor'potabb uaater. lf Mr. Zetler intends to use non-potabh or ditdr vuater fur irrigation purposes an agneement to do so will be reqUired fmm the Aspen Glen Oub and the Homeowner Association at Aspen Ghn, lnc as tlrese entities own and mainbin the non . potable water infrastructure as well as the water rights. 3. The Aspen Ghn IOA Board of Directorc requests that all hsic infrctructure improt Ernents forthe Sages be completed at one time. 4. After mass grading of the site and instattation of basic infrastructule is @mplete, the entire developmerfi witt be ]evegetated and lnfated to ensure natirre grass glorrth midilE ten weed ooveled loS umil vertfr:al derclopment occurs. The Aspen Glen HOA will require a buildeCs omphtion deposn, the specffic anrount to be determined, to ensure that proper rel6getation occunL S. h is helpful that the application includes a onceptual hrdscape ptan and correptral graphics deprctir6 bull and mass of a typical drplerand single-frmily home producl Howaner, corsistent with the Sages draft @&Rs, this propct wil! be required to cornpfi with all Design Guidelines, effuctive at tire time of submittal, related to the exterbr design of the homes as well as landsmping induding ofl ftncin6 beming and plantings Support fur thb Prcliminary Ptan does not nqate the des'lgn reviEw pro@ss and requirements to adhere to the Aspen Glen Des6n Guidelines" lt is also expected that future developmern will adhere to all zoni,ng requirements of the Oub Wlas Resklent'nl zone district as amended. 5- Al! Aspar 6ten devehpment review ftes wtll be applhabh prior to any imprwemmts to propertyoocur at the Sages 7. As noted in previous reftrral ommentr, a small detemion pond in the southwest oorner of the property uns lnduded in some ptans. Thls is next to the back gate and Sre ability to instatl lardscapim in this arca will be important. A detention pond may notsupport landsepirg of anyslgniEcane. 8. Although a typhal section has been provlded brthe retainirq uliall that wilt parailel County Road 1(X), the Aspen Ghn DRC will requirc desfin details of the rehining wall and will spect the improrcment to be consistent with the d6ign qual'rty found in similar ftatures within Aspen Glen. The ability to add plant mater'ral paralhl b County Road 109 will be critical in order to scrcen the bad< skle of the tm duphxes from the road and provlde privacy fur the reskhnoes- ilNBald@leWay CcbodolqCO 8162i Tel: p7Q%ii-3362 Pagezofi Endl:llmo@ryi*na Thanh you for the opportunrty to prwide input. lf you have any questions or comments regarding this referral please do not hesitate to contact our DRC Administrator leslie Lamont at 963{4-34 or llamont@ soprirnet. SinceretnlftL NedCollum, Presidert Homeowners Assochtbn at Aspen Ghn Cr: AspenGten HOA Board of Directors Aspen Glen DRC Mr. @rd Zeller Mr. ElkGross Attadrments: SGM letter- ilorember 24 2O10 HOA Letter FebnnrylQ 2010 HOA tetter l{wember2Q 2fl18 {XW Bald&qleYay CsAonAb,CO E1623 Tel: (970)963-3362 Pogei af3 Fnail:llawr@ryb.nat cLENivocD SFFING, I I a Wtssr SrxIH STREET. SulrE 2oo GLENwooD SPFTNGS, CO B I 60 I 970.945. lOO4 970-E)45-5948 Fs llamont@sopris.net 'ii::ii ,:!i Per orir:t-elephonp. conversation last week, this tefter will document that The Sages Preliminary rPlan drawings have;been developed ibased on the same (or higher) standards, details, and*-:spddifibattonS'thet SGM applied to previous phases in Aspen Glen. lt is my opinion that this --:developmenfas:proposed; complies with the Garfield County code requircments and Aspen, , iGlen PUD'gddelines. As such, The Sages project presents no unique concerns for the HOA i i ,fror.n ay_r epgi4eering pelspective. **'--.- il-hope-this adequately addresses the HOA's ooncerns about engineering matters associated with , i uthis de."-v""e-lopment. Redpeetfu lly su bmitted, SCHMUESER GORDON MEYER, INC. C;h r David M. KoE, ,.=.) I C:\Documents and Settings\caudel\Local Setffngs\Tempoery lnbmet Files\OLKDE\LLamont-PP-Rehrnl.doc GUNNIBoN I03 WESTToMlcHl AvE. SU]IE A GuNNtsoN,COAlZ3O 970.641 .5355 970.641.5358 FrJ( AsPEN IOI FoUNDERS PLACE. UNr IO2 POBoxel55 AsPEir, COAl6l I 970.5?5.67?7 970.925.4137 Frx GRAt{o JuNcTloN 2764 CoMPAss DRVE. SUrIE lOa GRA,ND.JarNcrroN, CO A I 5o5 970.245.257 I e7O.245.eA7l fla. MEEKEF' 32O THTRD STREE MEB<ER, coal64l 970.874.5 IBO g7o.e7a.4lAl Frx @ Honwowner'sAspen Glen Associttiion February 25,ZOilA Ms. Kathy Eastley Garfield County Building and Planning Department 108 8d'Sreet, Suite4ol Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Re: Sages atAspen Glen ZoningTextAmendment Dear Ms, Eastley, I would like to take this opportunity tp comment on a PUD Amendment proposed by Mn Gerd Zellef for the Club Villa Residential zone district in Aspen Glen which applies to the 4.243 acre parcelnearthe rear gate tii Aspen Glen that Mr. Zeller proposes to develop as the Sages at Aspen Glen. As you know, the Aspen Glen HoA Board of Directors {the Board} and our Design Review Committee {DRC) have been working with Mr. Zeller on the Sages project for several y€ars. lt is our understanding that he now proposes a PUD amendment to change the front yard setback requirements forduplexes,from 25 feet to 20 tuet within the Club Villa Residentlal zone district: The Bsard su.pports this change to required setbacks conditional upon Mr. Zeller's project containing no more 'than 13 total dwelling units at build-out. Altho"ugh M n Zeller originally submitted a sketch pta n that proposed 15 total unitr {includihg seven single family homes, one duplex, two tripldxEs), for,a total of 15 dweiling units, he has since agreed with the Board to limit total density within the Sages p. roject to 13 dwelling units; The Board contlnues to support developme-nt of upto 13 dwelling units, as per the attached letter of November 20, 2008. Weunde,rstand that the PUD Amendment proposed by Mr. Zeller, in order to reduceapplicable setback; does not preclude hlm or any successor frorn submitting;another plan entirely. However we believe that, with the,addi$on of a l3-unit density c ap on this propertyr there will be enough constraints on.the Property, incltidingthe 15s Supplemental, to prevent a development that is iriconsistentw-ith Aspen Glen and the intent of the zone district Thank you for:the opportunlty to provide input. lf you have any questions ot'comments regarding thls referral please do not hesibte to contact our DRC Administrator Leslie Lamoiit at 963-8434 or llamont@sopris.net. Sincerely; ,/ - A ^r^^-.WNed Colluni, Presldent Horneowners A5sociation at Aspen Glen Attachment: HOA letter November2O 2008 0080 Bald Eagte Way Cubond.ate. CO 51623 Tet: (970) g63.3j62 Fax: (970) 9634550 Lance Lucketl, Comnruaity Services Direaor Email: lance@sopris.net ffi l{ameowner's,Aspen Gten Associattott November20,2008 Ms. KatlryEasdey GarfteH County Building ard Planniog Departmefit lBShstreet,Suite 4(}1 Glenu,qod Sprhrs, CO 81601 ne SA&satAspcn Gler Sketdt Fhn Reuienr DearMs. Eastley, Thank you fur the opporturfty b oommsrt on the submitted land rrse ryficatbn fronr Mr Gerd Zdler cded the sryes at Aryen Glen. Thank you as well br takirg the tlrne to meet ufih our Design ReuierrAdministrator Letb Lamont The Aspen Glen tlOA Board of Dfrecbrs and arr lledgn Revieur Committee (DRCI haue been *or&ing ud& Gerd on this proJect for a year, We realtze that derdoprnent has ahnays been planned for thb area wttHn Aspen Glen and our intercst has been to enstrre that developmmt is onsistent with the ctraracter of Aspor Glen and the prcposed densityof the site h ryprhte. I betia,e it has been Gerrd's'mterest to establidr a hlo*ing reHonshlp with us that wlll facilitate the development of hls parael. We under*and didskeeh Plan h onlya ranialbydrePhnning Cornmts$on and'fre purpose k to seek.hiti,al 'input on the prolect input that &e appficarrt mau or may not dtoositofolbrr. tnaddmn,becausetfiepropertybzoneddubtlilr,slngfefamrty, duplor and tripler units are allorircd uses and the zoni,ng does not lhtt tlrc mtx.of unit type, &nirg does houuenrlr define tre minlmum h,t EEe fur each unit type and the minimurn h she for a trlplex ls smalhr than the rcqurlrement br a duplHx or a dngle famtfi home. Renrlew of $e submittat oonffms that6erd has sr,rbm]ttEd a ptan fur- seuen single family lds, oneduplex bt andtnmtripler htsfur a totalof 15 drrefiing uniBonsite Afur uro*ing u,,ith Gerd for a year rre dffer ttre following rwiew of hts applicadon. L Ifte number.of units on thb site is a cdttcd element of dre prrysal fur Aspert Ghn. Ttre HOA Board of DErectons doer not support a triptex product on the site and tlrc Board odysrypor*a total of 13 dwelltry uniB on sita N6o Nd @le Way WQ @ 8t62s T* P?O)'963-3r6, Fc (??0) 98assa Ifr@ lflcfu, CwAty $erxtua Dbwor Faail: Iarc@qrts.tu 2. Gerd has stated to the Board that he intends to build only 13 units on the property but zonlngfaoes him to identifytuw tiplex lots to meet the minlmum bt slze requlrements. lh hc toH us that he w[ll oonverttlre trlphx h,5 to duplot loB after subdlr&lgt apprunl vi,a an adroinistratiye amen*nent to the aPproved subdfuisbn. Horerrcr, it b not dear b us wftat Srat process entdls or whenthe oonyersfurn would oocur. 3. Althoudr we do not dlstnrst Gerrd's commitment to Aspen Ghn rre bdlwe that ur€ Grnnot tnd th* dranges witt omrr ffier a subdiulsbn pht has been reoorded and the hnd besnes entithd frr ,5 &dllr'8 unlts. Iherefure we ask tlratfie Garfteld Cqmty Buidlngand phnnfg sffi and the phmlng' Cqnmh$on recorrnend that,the od numberof dtrcflirry untg wlll nd exd fil duteilfuB units and to prdribit fte onslnrction of any triphx bulffing oo dre Sages parcel. 4. We abo reolnmend th ilre applicant and dre Coonty statr ide@ a medranlrntoensurc dutthe densityBHmited to ll untts. 5. We reondmendthatthe Sages dalelopnent beoonre a sub+ssociatbn wlthin the master assodaEoit of Aspen Glen frr landsepe erd other mahrtenanGe prrposls. 6. We are conerted that the itO foot setback fiom County Road 1O9 GR lGl! b not largE enough to support hdscapingthat will be crtticat hr screenkrg the deselopmem&om the road and regulred dra&r4eard slope retention qrstems. 7. We reoorrmendthat6epndlmlrary phn.gfimfittal ilrdude a crosssecdon drmtuq of the propml from CR 10!l to the nim fipte. lrts that are adiacent tofi 1(I,. ftis drafing $ould incfude a buildiirg furm wtthin the bu[dirB' enuebpes(wiilr proposd heEhtsdfte buildingpl in order brfourfistaffand qr.DBC to study pqlble [mpatts. 8. We recommend a.semld crrss *cfion drawlrgftom BaH EaEfe Way fGolden8w on the$efftH phnl todrefrontoffte drryhr lot lnddinBtreburlfiu foqms and heEhts for the same purposg as ofrhed aborla 9. We cdl sEFs dterrfron to the small detentfrrn pord in dresotrthwestoorrcrof the property. Thb is an area next to our bac* gnte and the abifttyto irnstafl bn&ping ln thls area rril be important A detentbn potd may not support lan&epnng of any s@iftcane. Tlrank yor fur reqresthgour input and vrc bk brunrd b padhlpatfig in thb reuicnr as the appftcdon ma&es ir uny thTugh the Garffeld County hnd use reuienru proess. lf yqt haveanyquesilbns orooEimenB regildirBthis reftrral pleree do not hsltateto mntact olrr DRG AdmlnMor Leslie Larrqrt at 96$4434 or llamont@soprisnet Shcereh- @,- DougHacker, Presidelt Hsmeormss Associetion at Aspen Glen Mt\tutd@tevay c*to*tcco ,iozs ret: (970)*i3-s3& Fc; o7o)9634ss0Law L@dl Comepiry W@ Dir$w Enqil: la@rybtd SCHMUESER ENGINEERSISURVEYORS MEMORANDUM Kathy Eastley, Garfield County Planning Chris Hale, P.E., Mountain Cross Engineering e I oonoon I ueven FROM: David M. KoE, P.E. DATE: December 1,2O1O RE: Sages at Aspen Glen, Preliminary Plan Application Response to Refenal Comments This memo presdnts my responses, as the Applicant's engineer, to refenal comments received earlier this week. The intent here is to make a quick response that can be incorporated into your staff report prior to today's packet'deadline. \Mrile some matters may take some additionalcoordination time with the refenal agencies, I believe allitems can be addressed in a relatively short timeframe if they are not resolved here. Mountain Cross Enoineerino (MCH November 29.2010 Letter Review engineer Chris Hale, applicant Gerd Zeller and t had a productive meeting this morning. This memo willsummarize our discussions and proposed courses of action. Chris is copied and asked to identiff any exeptions. Responses to the enumerated items in the lefter are: 1. The concem here is the current level of background trafftc on GR 109 rnay be hQher than the assumptions in the original Preliminary Plan report. SGM and MCE agree that interior Aspen Glen traffic will be less due to the decreased number of lots. SGM is to research available CR 109 traffic info and provide a report on triggers for left and right tum lanes and intersection function for Chris' review. Based on personalobservations, it is my opinion that CR 109 improvements are nowhere near being wananted. Wrile this is a valuable piece of info for Garfield County, I do not believe any CR 109 improvements neaessitated by badqground traffic should be the responsibility of this project. Additionally, I believe the TO: master developer fulfilled their obligations with the CR109 reconstruction in the mid-1990's. 2. SGM willtransmit boring locations to MCE. The originalpreliminary plan soils report was comprehensive and included the Sages parcel. lt is sufiicient for this application. As noted in the application text and on the plans, SGM has mandated additionalgeotech work prior to Final Plat for foundation design, verification of road structural section and to define any other site-specifi c @n@ms 3. The letterwas induded to show fte DOW had no speciftc conoems on the Sages parcel. We would expect the DOWto comment on this application if there ate any wildlife con@ms.4. I/VLater service to the Sages parcel was contemplated from the earliest stages of Aspen Glen. Discussion with RFWSD engineers indicate that ample water is available and a water supply/master plan update was submitted to Garfield County forthe rcent'Caftle Creek Crossing" development. The originalplan was completed and approved by Garfield County and the DMsion of \A/hter Resouices in the mid-1990's. The RFI rSD is required to submit accounting forms to the locat D\A/R office to ensure compliane with the plan. The Sages is one small part of Aspen Glen whicft is but one development in the District's service area. As such, lbelieve the RF\AISD preferc the one time "plan on file' route ratherthan detailed responses to each future subdivision application. The District has indicated they willassist as needed in this application 5. ln accodance with the Aspen Glen Drainage Master Plan approved in 1993, detention and attenuation of peak florvs is provlded by downsffeam srales and ponds consfruded for the overall development. 6. This 18" culvert was not contemplated in the original Drainage Master Plan but was added as part of the CR 1Og construction. The ditcfi was supposed to be graded to flow to the 30" cmp to the NW. My intentwas to abandon the culvert, and force the flovrrs to the 30'and not have to deal with these flows on Lot S10. As County Road & Bridge opposes the abandonment, SGM wiltrevise the onsite drainage plan as discussed this moming to safely handle the flows. 7. The road geometry was developed based on input by the Carbondab & Rural Firc Frotection District and is in conformance with their interpretation of the fire code. They have issued a refenal letter approving the plans. 8. See above response and note outer radius exceeds 45'. We vieur this as a tumaround as opposed to a tocal road and would not apply the 40' oenterline radius criteria. 9. The seurer grade is governed by the existing manhole invert elevation and site onstraints. However, it eioeeds the 0.4oi gpical min. slope for 8" lines. The RFI /SD willmaintain as necessary. 10.This is another site constraint. The water services are continuous and have no joints. As such, the Disfic't can approve and comply with state regs. SGM will incorporate any specialconstruction details the District wants. 11. SGM will revise water service tocation and issue revised ptan. 12.As discussed, the design minimizes manholes and willstay. The District requires that no large trbes and minimal landscaping be installed overthe sewer. 13. Formal easement will be executed prior to Final Plat. Aspen Glen golf has verbally agreed to the easernent 14. Extraneous labe! will be removed. 15. For clarity, plat omits graphic display of blanket easemenb as noted in the "Easement Statemenf on the @versheet 1 of 3. Please call me to discuss any of these items. ---DMK---.----.- l'it L'*,,t tt 5",t'ntt,;,'k t"irOr SClLr i i:'rrnrr Rrririi i51 (..iI*ri*ur:J $prings, (..t ilir.-rne : t) j(L 1)-{ i- 7c115' XH,iiHJj-fil1o*,i*,i* December 3,2010 Zellq Constuction Attn: Gerd Znllq P.O. Box 37 Aspen, Colorado 81612 JobNo. 11O406A Srrbjecil Response to Colorado Geological.Survey Review and Geologic HawdSum}ary for PreliminaryPIan, The Sages at Aspen Glen, nid Eagle Way and CountyRoad 109, Garfield Counf, Colorado DearMr. Z*llg;: As reryeted, we are providing response to the cobrado Gmlogical s,rvey (cGS) review dated Noveub et 24,2010 of the proposed development. A representative 0f Hepworth-Pawlak Gotechnical, Inc. observed the subject site on Decembs 2, 201O. 6111 respolse to the CGS oomments and recornmendations for thspreliminaryptan design are presated in this report and were conducted according to our agreement forprofssi,onal services with Zeller Coustnrction dated Decemb q 2, 2010. Previous Studies: Ttre Sages at Aspen Glen development site is located within the area originally evaluatd as Part ofthe Aspen Glm Development by Chen-Northern (1991 and 1993) and Hrmtingdon (1993). The fiadings ofthose .trai* have been incorpor*ed imo ourfrrdings sihDevelopment ra lotg,7 single familyand 3 duplex, and anaccess sfeet are pttoposed- Grading forthe infrastructure oonstruction *itt typiraUybe minor. Retaining walls up to about 9 feet high will be built in the northern purt t" the west oflots 4though 7. The existing wthsr berm along Coutry Road 109 will not be disturbed in the county right-of-way but wll be excavated on the projwt site ftr the retaining walls arid potentially the individuat buildings. Offsite drainagertom gphill of County n rO f Og flows onto the south end oftheprojoct sita Geologic Concerus: The primary geologo conditions that could potentially impact theprojffi site onsist of l) sinkholes related to Eqgle Valley Evaporitq 2) w*asensitive soilsthat could causeseHleurent related dishess of structures, and 3) debris flows orfloods caused by thuderstorm tunofffrom the nearby valle,y side. These cong€(ns were addressed by cGS as 9 cornments in their review report. our findinp and reoorrrtnendations to address theseomments are presented below. HEFWORTH . PAWLAK GEOTECHNICAL Farker 'i0"3-84f i1 l9 e Colorado Sprirrgs 71g.6.33-5562 . S[li,errh,rrne ,,,70-46$-.l g.-tg Zeller Consfruction Decembs 3,2AlA Page2 FiodhgF and Recommcndations: Our findings arepresented to address CGS oomrents in the order given by them. We re currently in the prccess ofconducting a geotechnical engineering study including subsurftce exploration 6r grormdwata conditions, retainiqg wall desig4 pavemelrt sdions and preliminary foundation dsigp that will be appropriate frr the final plan desiga . l) In our opinion, the p,roposeit land use and gradiqg plans are in oon$rmance with the recorrrmendatbns by Chen-Northern (1991 d lgg3). 2) The pieomet&i-installed by Chen-Northern (199!l) frr grolndr#ater level monitoriqg wene located in areas close to the Roariag Fork River md the projeet site is not knovmto be irnpacted by shallow groundwata. 3) Thrc project site is not knovm to be impacteil by sinktoles or depressed areas but is uderlain by Eagle Valley Evqorite that is known to be assooiated with sinkhole dwelopment. In our opinioq the risk of firture sinlfute at the project site throughort the service life ofthe frcitities is bw and mitigation is not warratre,4 bts the homeownans should be made awae ofthe rislc The uro'ect site is ilryacfed bypotentiral debris flows or floods that are desc6ed inthe fr[owiqg rtem4. 4) The ocisting earthen berm along Cormfy Road 109 is an eftctive debris flow mitigation strucfire &r most ofthe dwelopment The bsm terndnates noct to Bafr Eagle Way and the south md oftle derrelopaned is exposed to dcbris flows eoal-floods. The berm shouH be extemded aound tte oomer and doum aloqg Bald Eagte IVay to the east md ofbuilding mvebpe on t ot l0 with a rnirrimrm heigh of 3 &Et As an alterndivg a debris flow or flood impact $a[ couffi be buift. The berm aloqg coufy Road I09 should maiDtaia a minimum heigh of 4 feet measrned ftom the roadside ditch invert. 5) The retaining walls along the west side ofthe project site will rnaioty sulpott the earthen berm and theh oonstruction is not erpected to rmdennine the road rigtt-. of-way. Ibe site specific conditions ofthe beadng soils and excaration cut &m should be defermind by the gpotechnical Fgrreer at the rime of construcfiolr Q Ciroundwater is not expedod to be shallow in this area and shoutd not advmely impact buried utilities brtr seasonal perclrd wder could dwebped- Bebw gradrc structmes sucih as retaining walls and basements shouH be protected ftom seasonal groundwater by underrthains tlpical sfrhis t5pe ofonsfuuction 7) Alluvial fan soils ovu the project site and are t5pically known b be moistgre se,nsitive. Positive urfrce grading around the bufldiqgs, propwbackfill compaction and limiterl irrigation are reconmmded to reducepotential snrface waterinfiltratioa 8) A gotechnical shrdy shoutd be oonducted at the individuat lots for sit+specific desigr recommendations frr foundation, sadrng and drainagedeigns. The JohNo. tlO406A eeeecn Zeller Construction December 3,2}rc Page 3 geoteclurical study cu:rently being performed tvill provided genaal subsurface oonditions and preliminary desrgnrecommendations to be included in the final ptan design. 9) 39 findings ofour review and the frfficeming geoteckrical study report should be provided to the prospective hornebuyos. If you have any questions or ueed further assistmcg please call our office. Sincerely, HEPWORTH _ PAWLAK GEOTECHMCAL, INC. 5*6--* fuA Stevqr L. Pawlat p.E. Rev. by SLP/ksw -Attn:David M. Kota PE Attacbment CGS Rwieiw Letter dirfd Novemb et 24, ZCfI References: clren-Northun, 1991, Preliminary Geotrchnical Engineering study, proposedAspen GlenDevelopment along the Roaring ForkRiuer between Gtenyood Spiigs and carbondale, Gtrfiea county, colorado, ddd Deceurb e,r 20, l99l,Job No. 4 ll2 92. chen-Northern, 1993, Geouchnical Engineering sudyft preliminary plat Design, PrwsedAsnen GlenDevelopment, Gafietd cotmty; colorado, dld,d.\iay 2s, 1993, Job No.4ltT92. Hnntingdon, 1993.Debris Ftaw Hazard Mitigatbn Studyfor pretiminary plat Design ProposedAspen GlenDeveloprnent, Gfffrctd cotmty, colorado, dated Rugust to, 1993, Jbb No.4 I t292. eeFtecrr JobNo. lt04064 tnffreazs I Date 111/01t2o10 PUBLIC NOTICE IAI(E IVOIICE thal Gcrd Zeltor has applied lo lhe Planning Commisslon, Garlield County, Stale ol Colorado, lo r€qussl a r€cornmerdation ol approv- al for a Subdivigion Preliminary Plan ,or a l.213.eileoaftel located whhln lhe Asoen Glen PUD adFceil lo County Road log in the County of caill€ld $ats ol Colorido; towh: LeoelDescilpton: A ttacl ol land situate in Sealion 13. TowNhlp 7 Soulh. Rlnce 88 WeBl ol lhe Gth Principal Meiidian beirg moie padhulady descn!€d rs follow8: Beginning at a polnt on lhe €a6lerly dghl ol way line of Couolv Hoad 109 and lhe w3sl llno ol znd Amended Plbl ol Goll Courao Parcal 9, Asp6n Olen, Fillno No, 1, Counly ol Grrrield, Stal€ of Colorado wlence the W !6 corner ol Section 20, Townahlo 7 Soulh. Bano6 88 Wesl ol lhe 6lh Princioal'Meridian b€a13S57o23bl' E 51 94.20 leot; tlierrce alom lhe uesil llne of sald Goll Course Pa.cal 0 thc totlowlno courses: N 79'46'03' E, 87.38 t6ot; lhence, S29"2S'03'E, 808,37 leeli lh6nce. S 74"11'52'E, 10,61 feel; lhonoc, S 29"23'03'E, 440.20 toel: thence, S 53'15'43' E, 36.29 ,oeti thence, S 14034'33' E, 84.70 l.el; lect lo tho north riohl of wav lins ol Golden Bear Ddve as chown onllal of Aspen Glen, Flllno No. 6, Counly olGadbH, Stab dl Colorado; lhEnca slono said norlh doht ol wav line the followho cou6es: thence 16.51 leel aloirg ihe arc ol a 8111.80 leel radius non tanoonl oulva lo the lell, having a central anclc ol 3'12'05'and subtending i chord bearingt 75'32'33' W 45.50 leou lhence 29.ff| leet ilong lhe rrc ol a 1 99.75 feel radiug curve lo lhe rlghl, havlng e centrel ade ol E l9'39'and lublonding a cllord b.adngI 7?06'20'W 20.01 feel: lhenc€ S 82't0'09'W 45.30 r€at lh.nce 61.711 feel along the arc of a 200.25 leel radlus curve to lhe leit, havlng a osntral anglo ot l7"tl0'47' and 6ublendh0 a chord bearlno 373'26'16'W 81.49 IsEt: lh€ncs 55.09 feet ald'no lhe arc of a 833.67 lo€l raditls ctrvs lo lha lett. f,evlno a conlrel anol€ ol 3c47'l l' and subtending a cf,ord bsa.lng 962'4247'w 55.08 leet lhoncb 30.,O feet aloog thr arc ol a 47.50 leet radius crve lo the rhht. ha-vino a cenlralanols ol 46"19'29' and su5lehdlng-a chord beirlng S 83'5$56'W 37.37 foet lo tho ea6t rlshl o, wai line ol Counly Road 109: thsnos, ahns gald east lloht ol wav line the followlno courgesilh€nc6. N 2E 02'45'W. 166.98 fael: thdnoe, N 20od1'20'W, t I .95 le€t; lhenc. 5.t5.7e lccl along lhe arc o, a 1635.67|a€t radlus ncfl taruont curu'e lo tho ri0ht, havino a cenlral anol6 ol 1 0"0706'and eublehd- hE ct-ord bearlno N l6c0d57 W 543.26 lE€r: rh6nc€, N 063y24' w, 135.tt4 feoB ro the pohr ol beghnlng. County d Gafiold, Slat€ ol Cdohdo Praclicd Dascdolion'. 4-24 rc/|e ptcpJedy located al the norlhasi com€r o, Counlt Road 109 and GoldEn Bear Driw ln the A6o€n Glen S(bdlvhlon in GadleH Cornty. Descrlailon ol Re(,uest- Applicent rsquast3 lo bulld ireven sinole-lamilv homes arid lhree duplerca lor lohl-ol 13 uniti on l0 btg wlltJn the Time 11012s AM pnipose development ar6a. All Del3ons allecled bv th€ Drooosed subdivblon ari lnvltad to appedr anit slate lhstr views,prol.sts or supporl. ll you can nol appear perconaly al such hearing, then you are urgsd to slate your viows by lelter, a3 the P16nnlng Comnflssion will oive cohslds?atlon to lha commonls of surroindlno DroDerlv ownors. and othsrs afrect€d, ln decldln's whether to grant or dony lhc reEuesl. The appllcatlon ,nay be rcvl.i\red at thb olrlce or lhe Phnniru Depanmeil localed at 1 08 6lh Slr€el, Suite 401. Garlleld County Plaza Building, Glenwood Sprangs. Colorado betfl€en the hoirre ol 8:30 a.m. and 5:o0 p. m., Mondry thtough Fdday. A Plannlno Gommlrrlon Publlc Hcrrlng on thc apolbetlon hrr bcrn rohodul.d lor tho Oth davol'Drcrmbrr, 2OlO. rr 8:30 P.f,. ln lh6 Comrnisslon Meetlng Boon, Gartleld Couniy Adminislralion Buildinq. 108 8lh Street, Glenf,ooal sprirge' colorado' - phnnlno Deparrmeril Garrleld corrnly Publistred in lhE Crll'zan lelegram on Noue.nhar .1, 2010. lsz4629l Ad shown ls not actual printsize tron, Nov 01, 2010 5774629 1004320 (970)963-6363 Eric J. Gross Ad Ticket #5 Name: \Mritsitt & Gross AddfeSS. 320 Main ST#200 CitY: Garbondale State: CO 10:24:59 Acct: Phone: E-Mail: Glient: Caller: _Receipt Zip:'81623 Ad Name: Editions: Start: Color: Gopyline: 57746294 8CT'8PIN' 11t04110 5774629 rct 10.8.10 Zeller PC Orlglnal ld: 0 Glass: 0990 Stop: tI|OU1A lssue { Rep: AT Legals rua*9ill$EL*.*h6.tEB{d.tnd l9ra6rkM..'45'4,. 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Att dF.. nfiItlfauFr!Eneilmrir{O.O ndfrD.fr.il7..Gr$turt*htilro Illlhlerf hr H$ hHRL hnlh.-lh.lFr'earrinr{h0 fu.tuoaluvh.(IidsffnlfiSifi4 til!fr.rtl.. 6o>( Ztaol PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that Gerd Zeller has applied to the Planning Commission, Garfield Courty, State of Colorado, to request a recommendation of approval for a Subdivision Preliminary Plan for a 4.243-acre parcel located within the Aspen Glen PLID adjacent to Cowrty Road 109 in the County of Garfield, State of Colorado; to-wit: Legal Description: A tact of land situate in Section 13, Township 7 South, Range 89 West of the 6u Principal Meridian being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the easterly right of way line of County Road 109 and the west line of 2nd Amended Plat of Golf Course Parcel 9, Aspen Glerl Filing No. 1, County of Garfield, State of Colorado whence the W l/+ corner of Section 20, Township 7 South, Range 88 West of the 6' Principal Meridian bears S 57"23'0t" E 5194.26 feet; thence along the west line of said Golf Course Parcel9 the following courses: N 79o46'03" E, 87.38 feet; thence,S29"23'03" E, 308.37 feet; thence, S 74ol l'52" 8,10.61 feet; thence, S 29"23'03'8,440.20 feet; thence, S 53o16'43' 8,36.29 feet; thence, S 14"34'35" E, 84.79 feet; feet to the norttr right of way line of Golden Bear Drive as shown on plat of Aspen Glen, Filing No. 6, County of Garfield, State of Colorado; thence along said north right of way line the following courses: thence 45.51 feet along the arc of a 814.50 feet radius non tangent curve to the left, having a central angle of 3ol2'05" and subtending a chord bearing S 75o32'33" W 45.50 feet; thence 29.03 feet along the arc of a 199.75 feet radius curve to the right, having a central angle of 8ol9'39" and subtending a chord beming S 78"06'20" W 29.01 feet; thence S 82"16'09" W, 45.30 feet: thence 61.73 feet along the arc of a 200.25 feet radius cunre to the left, having a central angle of 17"39'4'1" and subtending a chord bearing S 73"26'16' W 61.49 feet: thence 55.09 feet along the arc of a 833.67 feet radius curve to the left, having a central angle of 3"47'll" and subtending a chord bearing S 62"42'47" W 55.08 foet; thence 38.40 feet along the arc of a 47.50 feet radius curve to the rigtrt, having a cenhal angle of 46"19'29" and subtending a chord bearing S 83o58'56" W 37 .37 fent to the east right of way line of County Road 109; thence, along said east right of way line the following courses: thence, N 29"02'45" W, 166.98 feet: thence, N 20o41'20'W', 11.95 feet; thence 545.79 feet along the arc of a 1635.67 feet radius non tangent cune to the right, having a cenhal angle of 19"07'06" and subtending chord bearing N 16"06'57" W 543.26 feet; thence, N 06'33'24' W, 135.34 fee[ to the point of beginning. County of Garfield, State of Colorado hactical Description: 4.?A acre property locatod at the northeast corner of Cowrty Road 109 and Golden Bear Drive inthe Aspen Glen Subdivision in Garfield Corrrty. Description of Requesl Applicant rcquests to build seven single-family homes and three duplexes for total of 13 units on l0 lots within the propose development area. All persons affected by the proposed subdivision are invited to appear and state their views, protests or support. Ifyou can not appear personally at such hearing, then you are urged to state your views by letter, as the Planning Commission will give consideration to the comments of surrounding property owners, and others affected, in deciding whether to grant or deny the request. The application may be reviewed at the office of the Planning Department located at 108 8th Steet, Suite 401, Garfield County Plaza Building, Glenwood Springs, Colorado between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 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