HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 CorrespondenceGarfield County
Building & Planning Departrnent
October 23,2000
John W. Savage
20l Railroad Avenue
P. O. Box 1926
Rifle, CO.81650-f926
RE:Exemption Petition - Rifle Gap Land Company
Dear Mr. Savage:
I have been reviewing your Exemption Petition for the above referenced project and have the following
con@rns: Description of proposal is listed as four tracts of approximately 10, 10 and 19 acres, more or less
(page 1). Exhibit A shows four lots being created with a flfth by default. While it is obvious that The Rifle
Land Co. has a substantial amount of available water, water to these lots is somewhat dubious. Planning
Department comfort in rwiewing this proposal wotrld be gfeafly enhanced if the answer to this question
was more substantial.
At this time, to continue the review of your application I will need the following: An exact count of lots to
be created and their acreage - please bear in mind that a total of four lots can be created. If a lot is created
by default that has to count toward the four lots. There must be a "proved up" source of water that meets
the following criteria:
That a four hour pump test be performed on the well to be used;
A well completion report demonstrating the depth of the well, the characteristics of the
aquifer and the static water level;
The results of the four hour pump test indicating the pumping rat€ in gallons per minute and
information showing down draw and recharge;
A written opinion of the person conducting the well test that this well should be adequate to
supply to the number of proposed lots;
5. An aszumption of an average or no less than 3.5 people per dwelling unit, using 100 gallons
ofwater per person, per day;
The water quality be tested by an approved laboratory and meet State guidelines concerning
bacteri4 nitrates and suqpended solids;
A water sharing agreement will be filed with the exemption plat that defines the right of the
properly owners to water from the well.
Please forward this information to the Planning Department at your earliest convenience.
Cordially,
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Garfield County Planning Department
109 8th Strget, Suite 303 945-8212t28t7972 Glenwood Springs, Colorado t1601
The Rifle Fire Protection District has reviewed the proposed Rifle Gap Exemption. The
property is within the boundaries of the Rifle Fire Protection District and fire suppression
and emergency medical services are provided to the area by the District. In order to assist
the District in the providing of these services, we would make the following
recommendations:
1. Vegetation should be removed from near any structures in order to provide a safe
zone in the event of a wild land fire.
When constructing access roadways into the parcels, consideration should be
given to the weights and turning radius' of emergency apparatus to permit access
during adverse weather conditions.
Addresses of the individual properties are to be posted where the driveway
intersects the County Road and on the individual residences if shared driveways
are used. Letters are to be a minimum of 4 inches in height, Yzinch in width, and
contrast with background colors.
As stated in the petition, fire protection water is available from irrigation ditches
and adjacent ponds. The District would recommend the installation of a dry
hydrant in the pond to provide a year-around water supply for fire protection use.
As the time draws closer for construction of the structures, please contact the District for
final approval of the water supply. Thank you for your cooperation and feel free to
contact me if I can be of further assistance.
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Sincerelv.%
Mike Morfan
District Chief
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September 27, 2000
John W. Savage, P.C.
Post Office Box 1926
Rifle, Colorado 81650
Reference: Rifle Gap Exemption
Mr. Savage,
Telephone (970) 625-1243. Fax (970) 625-2963
1850 Railroad Avenue . P.O. Box 1133 . Rifle, Colorado 81650
sFP 2 S 2000
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