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Home My WebLink About3.0 CorrespondenceJOHN L. TAUFER & ASSOCIATES, INC. Landscape Architecture / Land Planning April 11, 2007 Garfield County Board of County Commissioners 109 Bch Street Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 Re: Request to Reschedule Public Hearing — Orr/Smith Subdivision Exemption Dear Members of the Board, On behalf of Lacy Orr and Gil Smith, I request that the scheduled public hearing on April 16, 2007, regarding the Orr/Smith Subdivision Exemption, be rescheduled to a later date. Due to a property line dispute and subsequent property line relocation, the applicants will formally request a sideyard setback variance which will be presented to the Garfield County Board of Adjustment at one of their regularly schedule hearing dates. Upon approval, we will reschedule a public hearing on the Subdivision Exemption. Approval of the rescheduled public hearing, regarding this matter, will be appreciated. Sincerely, r‘ -a-• John L. Taufer, Owners Representative 909 Colorado Avenue • Box 2271 • Glenwood Springs, CO 81 802 (970) 945-1 337 • FAX (970) 945-791 4 JOHN L. TAUFER & ASSOCIATES, INC. Landscape Architecture / Land Planning July 20, 2008 David Pesnichak, Senior Planner Garfield County 108 W. 8th Street Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601, Colorado RECEIVED JUL 2 2 2008 GARFIELD CO :.1 Y BUILDING & PLANNING Re: Easement for Potable Well on Lot 1 — Orr/Smith Subdivision Exemption, Garfield Creek Dear David, Attached is a letter, Dated July 2, 2008. from the Bureau of Land Management ( BLM) which acknowledges a reciprocal easement between Lacy Orr and Gil Smith and the BLM. The easement would allow a domestic well to remain on BLM managed land which in turn would allow a BLM access road to remain on Lacy Orr and Gil Smith's property. The existing domestic well serves the Lot 1 of the proposed Orr/Smith Subdivision Exemption. I believe this is the last remaining issue with the Orr/Smith Subdivision Exemption proposal. The other outstanding issue was a side yard setback variance. The setback variance was approved in June 2007. I jut received Resolution No. BOA 2008-1, from the Garfield County Building and Planning office, that confirms approval of the variance request. I would like to schedule a public hearing for the Orr/Smith Exemption, with the Board of County Commissioners, as soon as possible. If you have questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact my office. Sincerely, John L. Taufer, Owners Representative Attachment 909 Colorado Avenue • Box 2271 • Glenwood Springs, C0 81 802 (970) 945-1 337 • FAX (970) 945-791 4 United States Department of the Interior BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Glenwood Springs Field Oftice 50629 Highways 6 and 24 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 www.co.blm.zov RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7007 2680 0001 7037 4600 REPLY REFER TO: 210017(CO-140) Mr. Lacy Orr PO Box 787 Darby, MT 59826 Dear Mr. Lacy Orr: July 2, 2008 TAKE PRIDE" INAMERICA This is to update you on our desire to acquire a reciprocal right-of-way and easement from you for public acccss on a comer of BLM Road. I'he acquisition of consideration consists of public access on a comer of BLM Road #8241 (known locally as the "Center Mountain Road") which crosses your property in exchange for your domestic well to remain on BLM Managed Lands, as shown on the map below. Teed Tagg' I of WO ZS: Te 8ee3-8T--lf1f David Pesnichak Page 1 of 3 From: Carole_Huey@blm.gov Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 1:17 PM To: David Pesnichak Subject: RE: Orr -Smith Subdivision They removed everything else. the well will be permitted for domestic use only for the single dwelling house. and yes - perpetual. I should have let you know sooner... N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Carole Huey Realty Specialist, BLM Glenwood Springs Field Office 50629 Highway 6 & 24 Glenwood Springs CO 81601 970.947.2804 N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N "David Pesnichak" <dpesnichak@garfield-county.com> wrote: To: <Carole_Huey@blm.gov> From: "David Pesnichak" <dpesnichak@garfield-county.com> Date: 07/23/2008 09:37AM Subject: RE: Orr -Smith Subdivision Thanks Carole. I am assuming that since this is a permanent arrangement which is not subject to renewals? How does this affect the shed/garage structure which is mostly on BLM property? David Pesnichak Senior Planner - Long -Range Garfield County 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs , C081601 Tel: (970) 945-8212 7/23/2008 Page 2 of 3 Fax: (970)384-3470 Email: dpesnichak@garfield-county.com www.garfield-county.com From: Carole_Huey@blm.gov [mailto:Carole_Huey@blm.gov] Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 9:34 AM To: David Pesnichak Subject: Re: Orr -Smith Subdivision Yes, the statement below is correct. I plan on preparing the official documents this fall (after field season). N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Carole Huey Realty Specialist, BLM Glenwood Springs Field Office 50629 Highway 6 & 24 Glenwood Springs CO 81601 970.947.2804 N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N "David Pesnichak" <dpesnichak@garfield-county.com> wrote: To: <Carole_Huey@blm.gov> From: "David Pesnichak" <dpesnichak@garfield-county.com> Date: 07/22/2008 04:48PM Subject: Orr -Smith Subdivision Hi Carole, I received a letter today from John Tauffer, who represents Lacy Orr and Gil Smith on the Subdivision Exemption application which has been in the process for almost 2 years now off County Road 312. The letter states that the BLM and the property owners have solidified a ?reciprocal easement between Lacy Orr and Gill Smith and the BLM. The easement would allow a domestic well to remain on BLM managed land which in turn would allow a BLM access road to remain on Lacy Orr and Gil Smith?s property.? I want to verify where this is 7/23/2008 Page 3 of 3 in the process with the BLM. Has a Land Grant (or similar) been issued? When do you anticipate this arrangement to be finalized? Thanks, Dave David Pesnichak Senior Planner - Long -Range Garfield County 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs , CO 81601 Tel: (970) 945-8212 Fax: (970)384-3470 Email: dpesnichak@garfield-county.com www.garfield-county.com 7/23/2008 United States Department of the Interior BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Glenwood Springs Field Office 50629 Highways 6 and 24 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 www.co.blm.gov RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7007 2680 0001 7032 4032 REPLY REFER TO: 210017(CO-140) David Pesnichak Senior Planner - Long -Range Garfield County 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 August 8, 2008 TAKE PRIDE 1NAMERICA RECEIVED AUG 1 1 2008 GARFIELD ..JuN i'Y BUILDING & PLANNING This is to inform you of BLM's intent to acquire a reciprocal right-of-way and easement from Mr. Lacy Orr and Gil Smith for public access on a corner of a BLM Road. The acquisition of consideration consists of a public access on a corner of BLM Road #8241 (known locally as the "Center Mountain Road") which crosses the Orr and Smith property in exchange for their domestic well, and a small portion of the Orr/Smith driveway to remain on BLM Managed Lands, as shown on the map below. Proposed Easement Acquisition • } Y We are still processing the reciprocal easement but it has not yet been finalize. We hope to complete the easement for both parties by the end of this year. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Carole Huey, Realty Specialist of my staff at 970-947-2804. cc: Mr. Lacy Orr PO Box 787 Darby, MT 59826 Steve G. Bennett Field Manager