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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 Correspondencet Brenda J. St. John 6023 Silt Mesa Rd. Silt, CO 81652 August 6, 1993 Chuck Deuschenes Garfield County Administration County Courthouse Glennwood Springs, CO 81601 Dear Chuck: mirm 196 ,,;1.1u411Y COM MSSI0NERS As I stated in our recorded phone conversation on August 6, 1993, I bring this matter to your attention due to the discriminatory attitudes, behaviors and practices I've encountered from specific Garfield County Planning and Zoning employees and the fact that these same attitudes, behaviors and practices no longer constitute simple nuisance factors, but stand to threaten the livelihood and well being of myself and my children. This most recent con- flict is not a first time incident, but has happened consistently over, at least, a two year period. It's just that now I have wit- nesses to substantiate what I've sensed all along in my dealings with certain members of the P&Z. This most recent conflict began on July 27, when a B&R Septic Company-- approximately one month after not completing a job they started --reported my septic system to the County, resulting in my receipt of a threat of condemnation of the usage of my property.This was delivered on August 5. On July 27, a young man by the name of Michael Watts came out and investigated the situation. While he was here I asked him if this was going to cause me any problems and he assured me that all I needed to accomplish was to tighten the seal on a pipe leading to the leech field. He then asked to tour the other systems on my proper- ty. I obliged. Then I was instructed to have the pipe'sealed and contact him before filling in the hole that had existed for several years. The pipe was sealed on Thursday July 29. A phone call from me summoned him to reinvestigate the situation. I had a family with a small child moving into the house and needed to have my son fill in the hole over the weekend to avoid any inconvenience to the family or any mishaps involving the hole. During his second visit to my residence he displayed disappoint--- ment in the status of the hole surrounding the pipe. At this point I'm not sure if he was disappointed to find it in a better state than it had been for years or what? Because he immediately began searching out other problems. When I halted his activities he became dissatisfied and disgruntled. When I tried to glean what action he might take, he would not be specific and began to display a threatening attitude, until my son interrupted the conversation at which point Mr. Watts instantly changed his manner to non -threatening, and then left. Still without stating any consequences of not complying with his "wishes" and "hopes." When I was presented with the threatening letter of August 5, I determined this matter to be much graver than the usual annoy- ances I've repeatedly encountered with the P&Z. I did try to contact you that same day but you were not in the office. I plan to proceed with my complaint to the Colorado Civil Liberties Commission. Not because of what has happened to me in the past when dealing with the P&Z, and not just because of what is happen- ing now, but because if these activities continue to be predominant with my dealings then I'm confident they must be happening to other women in the county as well. Regardless, and in conclusion, I will state and reiterate what I 'hope' to see happen within ten days of your receipt of this letter. 1. A letter to rescind the most recent correspondence generated from the office of Garfield Planning and Zoning dated August 5 and signed by Michael Watts and the five other people he claimed were backing him in this endeavor. 2. The hole filled in that borders the leaching area, with prior notification of when it will be done and who will be doing it. 3. A letter from Marc Bean to be added to my legal_ papers regarding my property. This letter needs to designate all dwellings, structures and other mechanics of the property as legitimate pre-existing conditions and that the county accepts them as such within that legal realm of pre-existing. 4. Another letter from Marc Bean stating any and all obstacles he intends to create to interfere with me subdividing my property before I pay the required fee of $300.00 to continue the process I initiated approximately two weeks ago. I still regret having to involve you in this ongoing conflict between myself and the P&Z. I hope we can all resolve this matter in an expeditious manner so as not to inconvenience ourselves anymore or anyone who might become involved if it isn't. Sincerely, Brenda J. St. John GARFIELD COUNTY BUILDING AND PLANNING August 3, 1993 Brenda J. St. John 6021 County Road 233 Silt, CO 81652 Ms. St. John: It has come to the attention of this office that there are apparent violations of the adopted Garfield County Individual Sewage Disposal System (ISDS) Regulations and Colorado Revised Statutes. These apparent violations are on your property at 6021 County Road 233 (legally described as being in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35, Township 5 South, Range 92 West of the 6th Principle Meridian). These apparent violations are to be addressed in the following manner: 1. Within ten (10) days of receiving this notice, you shall have had a Civil Engineer (licensed in Colorado) or a Colorado Certified Sanitarian evaluate the ISDS on your property, prepare, sign and deliver a report of their findings to this office. 2. If any of these systems are found to be substandard, failed or in need of repair, you shall obtain specific repair permits for this work from the Garfield County Building Department within twelve (12) days of receipt of this notice. 3. All work specified in the Repair Permits shall be completed within eighteen (18) days of receipt of this notice. The specific items to be addressed in the written report are: MAIN HOUSE 1. Is the septic tank intact and working properly? 2. Is the leach field designed and capable of servicing the house? APARTMENT IN THE GARAGE 1. Which system services this dwelling? 2. Is this system sized and capable of servicing this unit's additional load? 1098TI-I STREET, SUITE 303 • 945-8212/625-5571/285-7972 • GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO 81601 ' Brenda J. St. John August 3, 1993 Page 2 THE SOUTH MOBILE HOME 1. Is the septic tank intact and working properly? 2. Is the leach field designed and capable of servicing this house? If these deadlines are not met, a hearing will be conducted before the Garfield County Health Officer to obtain an order that you cease and desist the use of the affected residences. In addition, failure to comply with these stipulations violates Section 25-10-112 of the Colorado Revised Statutes and upon conviction, is punishable by a $500 fine, six (6) months in jail or both. I sincerely hope that these matters can be resolved quickly and with as little inconvenience to you as possible. Thank you, 777,J",a/zb Michael E. Watts Codes Enforcement MEW/sa CERTIFIED RETURN RECEIPT 06)-(1/11;tto. GARFIELD COUNTY BUILDING AND PLANNING August 2, 1993 Brenda J. St. John 6021 County Road 233 Silt, CO 81652 RE: Subdivision Exemption Dear Ms. St. John: The Garfield County Planning Department received an application for a Subdivision Exemption from you. To date, we have not received your application fee, therefore the application is not complete and cannot be scheduled for a public meeting before the Board of County Commissioners. Please remit the $300.00 application fee so that we can schedule your meeting. Dave Michaelson Planner DHM/sa 109 8TH STREET, SUITE 303 • 945-8212/625-5571/285-7972 • GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO 81601 GARFIELD COUNTY BUILDING AND PLANNING August 2, 1993 Brenda J. St. John 6021 County Road 233 Silt, CO 81652 RE: Subdivision Exemption Dear Ms. St. John: The Garfield County Planning Department received an application for a Subdivision Exemption from you. To date, we have not received your application fee, therefore the application is not complete and cannot be scheduled for a public meeting before the Board of County Commissioners. Please remit the $300.00 application fee so that we can schedule your meeting. Tha You, Dave Michaelson Planner DHM/sa 1098TH STREET, SUITE 303 • 945-8212/625-5571/285-7972 • GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO 81601