HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 CorrespondenceDecember 15, 1975
Garfield County Board of County Commissioners
Garfield County Courthouse
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
Re: Robert Rankin
Senate Bill 35 Exemption Request
Gentlemen:
The above request does not represent a subdivision of land, but
rather requests permission to construct multi -family units on a parcel
of ground.
Zoning of the parcel is Commercial / Limited which does allow
multi -family units as a principal permitted use. Under the provisions
of Senate Bill 35, the terms subdivision or sub -divided land include
the construction of multiple dwelling units.
The West Glenwood Springs Sanitation District has taken the
position that before additional sewage taps be allowed in this area,
the existing 6" sewer line must be upgraded to an 8" line. Questions
regarding the water pressure in that area and the available supply
for the residential units have been answered, and there is evidence
of a sufficient supply of water for the use contemplated.
The Glenwood Springs Rural Fire Protection District was contacted
regarding the proposed use. Access to the site is not the best, given
a 17' easement which represents a driveway as opposed to a city street.
Consegiently, a rear yard setback variance, in effect moving the
parking some 6 to 6 feet off the easement, would be necessary to inure
proper maneageing room in case of Mere. In addition, the district
requested that the county review any building plans with them prior
to issuance. The available supply of water to the general area of
Wett Glenwood is also of concern to the District, and represents a
general condition that applies to most of the development that has
taken place in the vicinity of tiigh*ay 6 and 24 in recent years.
Water from a fire plug for purposes of fighting a fire is available
approximately 500 feet from this property now.
Becauee of the density of the project being proposed and the
above information I would recommend the following conditions:
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1. The existing sewer line serving the property be upgraded
to an B" line as per the regirements of the West
Glenwood Springs Sanitation District.
2. It will be necessary to move the parking spaces back
from the access easement, this can only be
accomplished through the variance procedure before
the Board of Adjustment.
3. Any future building permits be reviewed with the Glenwood
SpringsRural Fire District in order to insure that
future off-street parking does not aiduesei3y affect the
existing access to this or other properties.
Sincerely,
RAW/kay Robert A. Witkowski
Director