HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 BOCC Staff Report 05.15.1989REQUEST:
APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
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BOCC 5/15/89
PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
Exemption from Definition of
Subdivision
Paul Pitman
A parcel of land situated in the NW
1/4, Section 13, T7S, R93W;
approximately 8 miles south of
Rifle off C.R. 319.
SITE DATA: The site consists of a 160 acre
tract.
WATER: Individual well
SEWER: Individual sewage disposal system
ACCESS: C.R. 319
EXISTING ZONING: A/R/RD
ADJACENT ZONING: A/R/RD
I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The site is located in District C, Rural Areas with Minor
Environmental Constraints, as designated on the Comprehensive Plan
Management District's Map.
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL
A. Site Description: The site is located in a rural portion of the
County with adjacent land uses primarily agriculture/ranching and
open space.
B. Project Description: The applicant proposes to divide the 160
acre tract into two parcels 2 acres and 158 acres in size. (See
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C. History: The applicant has submitted documentation that no
previous splits have occurred on this property since prior to
1973.
III.MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS
1. The applicant has submitted an approved well permit from the
Division of Water Resources for the proposed 2 acre lot.
2. Soil Conservation Service information indicates that the majority
of the site is subject to only slight and moderate soils
limitation on dwellings and septic systems.
3. The two acre residential site is proposed in an area
characterized by large agricultural/ranch holdings much larger in
size. Where the potential for compatibility problems may exist
here, it should be noted that the Comprehensive Plan outlines
that it shall be the responsibility of the higher intensity
residential use to mitigate any impacts.
4. The applicant has already submitted payment of School Impact Fees
for the creation of one new lot.
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IV. SUGGESTED FINDINGS
1. That proper posting and public notice was provided as required by
law for the meeting before the Board of County Commissioners
2. That the meeting before the Board of County Commissioners was
extensive and complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and
issues were submitted, and that all interested parties were heard
at that meeting.
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
1. That the applicant obtain a driveway access permit, or letter
stating that permit would be issued, from the Garfield County
Road and Bridge Department for all new access points onto C. R.
319.
2. That all representations of the applicant, either within the
application or stated at the meeting before the Board of County
Commissioners, shall be considered conditions of approval.
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EXPLANATION FOR EXEMPTION REQUEST
Applicant desires to grant a two -acre parcel to Ed and Denise
Elder in return for years of friendship and assistance to him.
This is sparsely populated area. The community will benefit by
having another home in the area. This is a corner parcel with no
access problems and with utilities nearby. No agricultural land
will be harmed.
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