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BOCC 6/30/86
PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
Public Meeting for SB 35 Exemption
Request
John Powers
A parcel of land situated in
Section 16, T6S, R93W; located
approximately 1/4 mile southwest of
Rifle at 11773 County Rd. 320.
SITE DATA: The site consists of a 1.4 acre
parcel
WATER: City of Rifle
SEWER: Rifle Village South Metro District
ACCESS: Existing off of County Rd. 320
EXISTING ZONING: R/L/SD
ADJACENT ZONING: North: R/L/SD
South: A/R/RD
West: A/R/RD
East: City of Rifle (MR -D,
Multi -Family
Residential -Developing)
I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The site is located in the Rifle Urban Area of Influence as designated
on the Comprehensive Plan Management District map.
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL
A. Site Description: The site is located in a low density
residential area. Adjacent land uses include single family
residences, ranching and farming, a civic meeting hall, and a
home occupation -veterinary clinic. Existing improvements on the
site include one single family dwelling and a storage building.
B. Project Description: The applicant proposes to divide the
property into two lots approximately 0.4 of an acre and one acre
in size. The dwelling unit and storage building will be located
on separate lots.
C. History: The site is the former location of the Centennial
Gardens Greenhouse and retail garden outlet. The site has been
used strictly for residential and storage uses for several years.
III.MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS
1. The City of Rifle has commented in support of the proposed
subdivision. (See page,
2. The site is served by two water taps from the City of Rifle.
Rifle Village South Metropolitan District has indicated
that they provide sewer service to the residential dwelling. The
applicant should provide documentation of an additional sewer tap
or written confirmation from they district that they will serve
the additional lot. (See pages, , 1
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3. The minimum lot size
ft. Due to the minimum
site, no further splits
requirements.
in the R/L/SD zone district is 20,000 sq.
lot size and maximum lot coverage on the
would be possible while fulfilling these
4. Soils information on the site indicates severe limitations for
dwellings, small commercial buildings, local roads and streets,
and septic tank absorption fields.
5. The applicant's request for exemption is the result of proposals
to develop additional uses on the site and Garfield County's
limitation to a single principal use on a lot. The applicant has
expressed concern regarding these requirements and the minimum
lot size restrictions. (See page, 1' 2 )
IV. SUGGESTED FINDINGS
1.
The proper posting and public notice was provided as required for
the meeting before the Board of County Commissioners.
2. That the meeting before the Board of County
extensive and complete, that all pertinent
issues were submitted and that all interested
at that meeting.
Commissioners was
facts, matters and
parties were heard
3. That for the above stated and other reasons, the proposed
exemption is in the best interest of the health, safety, morals,
convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of
Garfield County.
V. RECOMMENDATION
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APPROVAL, with the following conditions:
1.
That the following plat notes be included on the recorded
Exemption Plat:
a) No further divisions by exemption from the definition of
subdivision will be allowed.
b) Each lot may be subject to engineered foundations due to
soils limitations.
2. That easements for
Exemption Plat.
3. That the minimum lot size be maintained at 20,000 sq. ft.
water and sewer lines
be shown on the
6.
That the
lots, or
District
applicant submit proof of sewer taps for both proposed
written confirmation from the Rifle Village South Metro
that they will provide service to both lots.
That School Impact fees in the amount of $200 per lot be paid for
the creation of one new lot.
All representations of the applicant, either within the
application or stated at the hearing before the Board of County
Commissioners, shall be considered conditions of approval.
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