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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.0 Request for WaiversERA FLEISHER REAL ESTATE August 23, 2017 Re: Request for Waiver of Engineering Reports for Roadways and Traffic Study, Water Supply Plan, and Wastewater Management Plan for the Minor Subdivision Application for Kip Costanzo, LLC, Applicant (tax parcel 2177-122-00-094) Dear Patrick, This letter serves as a supplement to the above -referenced application. Section 4-202 of the Land Use and Development Code states that a waiver may be approved if the Applicant demonstrates the requirements are inappropriate or unnecessary based upon the following criteria: 1) The Applicant shows good cause for the requested waiver: 2) The project size, complexity anticipated impacts, or other factors support a waiver; 3) The waiver does not compromise a proper and complete review; and 4) The information is not material to describing the proposal or demonstrating compliance with approval criteria. The following facts apply to all requests for a waiver. This is a two lot split of a 6.38 acre parcel in unincorporated Garfield County. One lot will be 3.664 acres and the other lot will be 2.793acres. Applicant has owned his property since 2012. The Applicant built an additional commercial building on his property in 2013. Both the Applicant's commercial buildings have appropriate building permits, septic permits, and certificates of occupancy issued by the County. I. Request for Waiver of Engineering Report on Roadways and Traffic Study The access to the parcel is from Colorado State Highway 6&24. A private driveway easement shown on the site plan/preliminary plat map provides access to the two proposed lots Colorado Highway 6&24. The private driveway easement through the Applicant's parcel is an existing driveway and is shown on the proposed minor subdivision plat. The actual driveway is surfaced with gravel. Because this is a fairly simple two lot split, the cost of an engineering study or a traffic study for impacts would be an undue burden given the small size of the project and limited complexity. Additionally, Colorado Department of Transportation has verified the access to be grandfathered and an email indicating such has been provide in the Application material. Accordingly, the Applicant requests a waiver of the engineering report for the roadways and the traffic study. II. Request for Waiver of Engineering Report for Water Supply Plan The source of water for the proposed subdivision is a shared well which has served both existing buildings since 2013 when the newest building was completed. The legal availability of the www.fleisherrealestate.com 207 Basalt Center Circle #103 Basalt, CO 81621 Office: 970-927-6828 Pax: 970-927-5378 931 Grand Avenue Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Office: 970-945-9060 Pax: 970-945-1136 1430-A Railroad Avenue Rifle, CO 81650 Office:970-625-1838 Fax:970-625-1531) water is demonstrated by the well permitted by CDOWR 76013-F for drinking and sanitation for commercial use, the irrigation of not more than 9,000 square feet of gardens and lawns, and the water of two head of domestic animals. The well is augmented by West Divide Water Conservancy District Contract No. 120309KC(a). The physical supply of the water will be demonstrated by a four hour pump test, but Owner would request this test to performed after initial approval of the Minor Subdivision by the County as to limit out of pocket expenses. The well will be shared between the two proposed lots pursuant to a declaration of water well use and maintenance obligations. A copy of the well permit, augmentation contract, and draft declaration shall be included in the application materials. Because this is a fairly simple two lot split, the cost of an engineering study for the water supply would be an undue burden given the small size of the project and limited complexity. Because the well has served both existing buildings since 2013, the physical supply of water and quality of the water can be assessed as adequate without engineering review. The well permit demonstrates legal supply. III. Request for Wavier of Engineering Report for Wastewater Management Plan Onsite wastewater treatment systems currently serve both existing buildings. No additional buildings are anticipated on the proposed lots. Copies of both septic permits are included in the application materials. Because this is a fairly simple two lot split, the cost of an engineering study for the wastewater management plan would be an undue burden given the small size of the project and limited complexity. Because the buildings on both proposed lots are currently served by existing and permitted onsite wastewater treatment systems, the wastewater system can be reviewed without and engineering report. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to me. Sincerely, Paige Haderlie Broker Associate Fleisher Real Estate (970)625-2255 direct line www.fleisherrealestate.com 207 Basalt Center Circle #103 Basalt, CO 81621 Office: 971-927-6828 Pax: 970-927-5378 931 Grand Avenue Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Office: 970-945-9060 Fax: 970-945-1136 1430-A Railroad Avenue Rifle, CO 81650 Oft icc:970-625-1838 Fax:970-625-1530