HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.0 BOCC Staff Report 06.13.1988REQUEST:
BOCC 6/13/88
PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
Special Use Permit for a Gravel Pit
with Portable Asphalt or Concrete
Plant
APPLICANT: Elam Construction Inc.
PLANNER: ACZ Inc.
LOCATION: A parcel of land situated in a
portion of Lots 9, 19, 20, 29, and
30, in Section 6, T8S, R10214;
located approximately 14 miles
north of Loma on State Hwy 139.
SITE DATA:
The site consists
mining area within
holding.
of a 10 acre
a larger lease
WATER: To be hauled to the site
SEWER: Portable Toilets
ACCESS: Existing access road off State Hwy
139
EXISTING ZONING: A/R/RD
ADJACENT ZONING: A/R/RD, O/S (Open Space), R/L
(Resource Lands)
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The site is located in an unclassified portion of the County and
is not included on the Comprehensive Plan Management Districts
mapping.
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL
A. Site Description: The site is located in a very rural
portion of the County, with adjacent land uses primarily
ranching and open space. Existing improvements of the site
include a corral and outbuildings, an abandoned house and a
stock pond. The applicant has represented that the nearest
occupied dwelling is the Young ranch, approximately 1 mile
northwest of the site.
The site has moderate to gentle slopes, with vegetation
consisting mainly of sparse bushes and sagebrush. Two large
cottonwood trees on the site will not be disturbed, in
accordance with the Division of Wildlife comments.
B. Project Description: The applicant proposes to develop a
gravel pit, with an asphalt or concrete plant on the site,
for use in association with contracts for reconstruction of
portions of State Hwy 139. Commencement of activity is
proposed for June, 1988, with termination anticipated in
December, 1988.
The actual gravel extraction area will consist of
approximately 5.9 acres. A portable gravel crusher will be
operated in the pit, to be replaced by a portable asphalt or
concrete plant upon completion of gravel crushing and
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stockpiling. Only one processing facility will be operated
at a time, with all equipment properly permitted with the
State.
It is estimated that hauling from the site will utilize a
maximum of 133 round trips per day. Additional facilities
are to include: mobile office, weighing facility, parking,
tool storage and water storage pond.
Improvements to the access road will include widening,
graveling, culverting where necessary, and dust suppression
measures. Reclamation is proposed to occur immediately
following completion of the State Highway Contract, in
accordance with Soil Conservation Service recommendations.
MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS
1.
The applicant should submit verification that a valid State
Highway Access Permit exists or has been approved for the
proposed use for this site.
2. The applicant has represented that the proposed use would be
temporary. Providing ample time for unexpected delays, it
is recommended that the permit expire on 12/31/89, and that
reclamation be completed within one year of that date.
SUGGESTED FINDINGS
1.
That proper publication and public notice was provided as
required by law for the hearing before the Board of County
Commissioners.
2. That the hearing before the Board
was extensive and complete, that
matters and issues were submitted
parties were heard at that hearing.
of County Commissioners
all pertinent facts,
and that all interested
3. For the above stated and other reasons, the proposed use is
in the best interest of the health, safety, morals,
convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens
of Garfield County.
RECOMMENDATION
APPROVAL, with the following conditions:
1.
All proposals of the applicant shall be considered
conditions of approval unless stated otherwise by the Board
of County Commissioners.
2. That the applicant submit verification that a State Highway
Access Permit has been approved for the proposed use for
this site.
3. The applicant shall comply with all applicable State and
Federal Agency requirements and obtain all appropriate
permits, including MLRB approval.
4. That the Special Use Permit shall expire on December 31,
1989, and that reclamation of the site be completed within
one year following its' expiration.
5. The applicant shall have 120 days from the date of the
Resolution of Conditional Approval to meet all conditions
set forth in the Resolution. The Special Use Permit shall
be issued when all conditions are met and shall expire
days after issuance, unless construction
commenced.
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