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Home My WebLink About1.0 Application• • RR€EIVED AUG 1 5 2069 LAND DESIGN PARTNERSHIP 918 Cooper Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 970-945-2246 / Fax 970-945-4066 August 14, 2000 Mark Bean Garfield County Planning Dept. 108 8th Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Re: Preshana Farm PUD Zone District Text Amendment and Final Plat Amendment Dear Mark: On behalf of Aspen Equestrian Estates LLC, I respectfully submit this letter requesting a revision to the language of the Zone Text of the Preshana Farm Planned Unit Development and an amendment to the Aspen Equestrian Estates Final Plat. Specifically, this request is to modify the language of Sections 1, E. R10/Single Family Residential, 6, Minimum Setbacks and 7, Maximum Building Height of said Zone Text to make the rear lot setback consistent for all lots within the R10/S.F.R. District and to place special building height restrictions on four lots. The current PUD Zone District Regulations call for four lots (C8, C9, C10 and C11) in the R10 S.F.R. Zone District to have a 50 foot rear lot setback while all other lots in this District require only a 25 foot rear lot setback. The proposed language provides for a 25 foot rear lot setback on all lots but restricts Lots C8, C9, C10 and C11 to a single story in the rear 45 foot of the building envelope. These PUD Zone Text changes also necessitate the amendment of the Final Plat. The revised sections are proposed to read as follows: 6. Minimum Setbacks Front Yard: 25 feet Rear Yard: 25 feet with limitations as noted on the final plat. (Maximum Building Height shall be limited to 18 feet in any area within 70 feet of the rear lot line of Lots C8, C9, C10 and C11.) Side Yard: 15 feet 7. Maximum Building Height 25 feet provided however, Lots C8, C9, C10 and C11, as noted on the Final Plat, shall be limited to a Maximum Building Height of 18 feet in any area within 70 foot of the rear lot line of said lots. 1 • • The original PUD approval assumed a predominantly two story design theme for the residential structures and in an effort to minimize the visual impact of the proposed residences as seen from Hwy 82, the rear lot setback was doubled on the four lots closest to the highway. Three lots in the R20 / Single family Residential District also have over -sized rear lot setbacks but these lots are nearly 30,000 square feet in size with ample room for residential construction. As noted in a previous PUD amendment to the projection of eaves into a setback, the project has adopted a "prairie style" architectural theme for the residences within the PUD. This style encourages the use of single story residential structures with moderately shallow pitched rooflines and wide eaves. The prairie style architecture is compatible with the broad open character of the existing site and will minimize the visual impact of the residences as viewed from Hwy 82. The project architect has designed the model homes and some spec homes on the Corral Drive cul-de- sac. A few homes are entirely one story while others have a limited square footage on a second level. Typically the second level square footage in these designs is less than 25 percent of the total residential building footprint. However, the building envelope on Lots C8, C9, C 10 and C 11 are so small due to the double size rear setback that these residences must be a full two story structure to accommodate a total residential square footage compatible with the other homes on the cul-de-sac. In an effort to avoid the extra building mass at the second story level on these lots closest to Hwy 82, we are requesting a rear lot setback of 25 feet that is consistent with the other lots this district. The 25 feet of additional depth added to the buildable area of these lots is proposed to be restricted to a Maximum Building Height of 18 feet which limits this area to a single story. Additionally, the proposed language restricts an additional 20 of the building envelope to a single story structure. This pushes any second story structure to a distance of 70 feet from the rear of the lot while the current zone regulations allow a building height of 25 feet within 50 feet of the rear lot line. While the proposal allows the residential structures to be 25 feet closer to the highway, the cumulative visual impact of these four lots will be less objectionable with only a partial second story that has been pushed further away from the highway. To buffer these lots from Hwy 82, the developer has begun construction of elevated earthen forms on the open space at the rear of the lots in both the R10 and R20 Zone Districts. The berm adjacent to the R10 District will be completed this fall with an irrigation system and landscape plantings. These landscape features are located on open space land owned by the AEE Homeowner's Association and will be permanently maintained by the Association. County Staff and others will be able to inspect the site in September to experience the visual effectiveness of the landscaped berm. Attached is a cross section and plan drawing showing the relationship of Lots C8 and C9, the closest to the highway, to an automobile on Hwy 82. The amendment to the final plat involves modifying the graphic portrayal of the building envelope on these four lots and a change to the plat notes regarding building setbacks. If you choose to approve the requested text amendment, 2 • • the revisions will be made to the Final Plat and it will be presented to the County Staff by review and presentation to the BOCC. The approximate footprint of the earthen berm and typical landscaping are shown on the enclosed drawing. We believe the proposed prairie style architectural theme is beneficial not only to the development project but to the general public through the promotion of lower profile structures that are more quickly integrated into the visual character of the site. The proposed text revisions will allow this theme to be utilized consistently throughout all areas of the project. To avoid potential confusion, we also request the references to Lot numbers in the Minimum Setbacks section of the R20 Zone District be modified to correctly match the lot numbers in the recorded Final Plat. That section should then read as follows: 6. Minimum Setbacks Front Yard: 25 feet Rear Yard: 25 feet except as depicted on the final plat (Note: Lots El 1, E12 & E13 to have 60 foot rear yard setback) Side Yard: 20 feet We specifically request that the scope of review by the P & Z and the BOCC be limited to the proposed text amendment. It is not our intention to revisit other provisions of the PUD zoning. Please insure that the notice for the public hearing indicate that this text amendment is the only matter being presented for review. On behalf of the Owner and the contractor who is anxious to initiate construction on these lots, I request that this application be processed as quickly as Zone Text Amendment procedures and County schedules allow. Thank you for your assistance. If you have any questions or desire any additional information please call. Sincerely, Ronald B. Liston 3 Aspen Equestrian Estates LLC Jay Weinberg, Manager SECTION LINT. WVa V../ n IVVIVVacVJ S31V1 IILLS3f1O3 N3d 8010l N OI103S 3 Z9 AVMHOIH cH SITE SECTION @ LOT C9 119 F-' 1 v tele.% 1. 4 wA s co • •RECEIVED SEP 0 5 2000 LAND DESIGN PARTNERSHIP 918 Cooper Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 970-945-2246 / Fax 970-945-4066 September 1, 2000 Jeff Laurien Senior Planner Garfield County Planning Dept. 108 8th Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Re: Preshana Farm PUD Zone District Text Amendment and Final Plat Amendment Dear Jeff: Today you should be receiving, under separate cover, the Amended Final Plat as requested. You are correct, the most recent Zone Regulations for AEE references "Lots 16-19" as having a 50 foot rear yard. These lot numbers were probably from the PUD Plan. In my application letter I referenced Lots C8, C9, C10 and C11 which is how the subject lots are numbered on the Final Plat. Does this clear up your question? Along that line we probably should take the time to correct the lot number references in the R20 / Single Family Residential District. Three lots in that District have 60 foot rear yards and these lots are referenced by the PUD Plan lot numbers, not by the current Final Plat numbering. Corrected, that section should read as follows: 6. Minimum Setbacks Roof eaves may project thirty-six (36") inches into any required yard. Front Yard: 25 feet Rear Yard: 25 feet except as noted on the Final Plat (Note: Lots Ell, E 12 and E 13 to have 60 foot rear yard setback) Side Yard: 20 feet Let me know if you need any additional information. Sincerely, 1 RECEIVED JAN 0 $` LAND DESIGN PARTNERSHIP 918 Cooper Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 970-945-2246 / Fax 970-945-4066 FAX MEMO / TRANSMITTAL Date: 1/2/01 To: Jeff Laurien Fax #: 945-7785 From: Ron Liston Project: ASPEN EQUESTRIAN ESTATES Job #: 9815 Number of sheets transmitted including this cover sheet: Jeff: Enclosed is the signed and stamped Engineer's Opinion of Probable Construction Cost for the Landscaping and Irrigation associated with the Aspen Equestrian Estates Text Amendment. ASPEN EQUESTRIAN ESTATES ENGINEER'S OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS TO THE AMENDED LOTS C8 - C I2 HCE JOB NO. 99030.05 December 22, 2000 ITEM UANTIT UNIT UNIT COST COST LANDSCAPING IRRIGATION SYSTEM FOR BERM I L.S. $2,800.00 $2,800.00 LANDSCAPING (TREES, SHRUBS AND SEED) 1 L.S. $7,050.00 $7,050.00 SUBTOTAL $9,850.00 10% CONTINGENCY 5985.00 TOTAL $10,835.00 This opinion of probable construction cost was prepared for estimating purposes only. High Country Engeering, Inc. cannot be held responsible for variances from this estimate as actual vary due to bid and market fluctuations. 923 Cooper Avenue Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 phone 970 945-8676 • fax 970 945-2555 14 lnverness Drive East, Ste B-144 Englewood, CO 80112 phone 303 925-0544 • fax 303 925-0547 Alpine Bank Aspen RECEIVED JAN 0 5 2001 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT AMENDMENT TO LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 20,2000 Date of Issue: January 3, 2001 Amount: $10,835.00 Number 02000896-02 Expiration: January 3,2002 TO: Aspen Equestrian Estate, LLC BENEFICIARY: Garfield County Subject: Completion of irrigation and landscaping Gentlemen: We hereby open our irrevocable Letter of Credit in favor of Aspen EquestrianEstates, LLC, or its designees, available by drafts drawn on Alpine Bank Aspen at sight for any sum not exceeding the total of $10,835.00 on the account of Aspen Equestrian Estates, LLC. Each draft must bear upon its face the clause "Drawn Under Letter of Credit No. 0200896-02, dated January 3, 2001, of Alpine Bank Aspen". Each draft must be accompanied by a statement signed by a designated official of Garfield County, state under oath that the improvements required by the County of Garfield, Colorado, have not been completed. This amendment shall shall VOID the letter dated November 20, 2000. Partial drawings are permitted, but the combined draws by the County, or its designee cannot exceed the amount of this Letter of Credit. Drawings pursuant to this Letter of Credit are to be used by the County, or its agents, assigns, or designees on behalf of Aspen Equestrian Estates, LLC, to complete the improvements required at Aspen Equestrian Estates, Carbondale, Colorado,either in accordance with the original plans and specification, or as they may be modified by the County. The County shall act as attorney in fact for Aspen Equestrian Estates, LLC in completing such improvements. Upon completion of the improvements as required by the county, the County Planning Director shall furnish an affidavit of completion to the bank, along with this original letter, stamped "Canceled" and upon receipt hereof, the bank shall be relieved of all responsibility or liability under the terms and conditions of this Letter of Credit. We agree that the bank may not revoke this Letter of Credit until these conditions have been satisfied or until the date shown above unless otherwise agreed to by the County. 600 East Hopkins Avenue, Suite 001 • Aspen, Colorado 81611 • (970) 920-4800 • Fax (970) 920-4274 • Loan Fax (970) 920-3781 recycled paper www.alpinebank.com • alpine@alpinebank.com Garfield County November 13, 2000 Page Two The amount of each draft, which is negotiated pursuant to this Letter of Credit, together with the date of negotiation, must be endorsed on the reverse side of this Letter of Credit. We further agree with you that in the event this Letter of Credit is wrongfully dishonored by us, and you find it necessary to enforce the terms and conditions hereof by legal proceeding in which you prevail, you shall be entitled to interest and the legal rate from the time of bringing the action and reasonable attorney's fees and such other relied as may seem proper to the court. This Letter of Credit is issued subject to the most recent revision of the Uniform Customs Practice for Documentary Credits, International Chamber of Commerce Publication No. 500. We further certify that any Officer of the Bank is authorized to issue Letters of Credit of this nature. Sincerely, ALPINE BANK ASPEN By: Lori offs, Executive Vice President HERBERT S. KLEIN MILLARD J. ZIMET" MADHU B. KRISHNAMURTI *also admitted in New York KLEIN - ZIMET PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION ATTORNEYS AT LAW January 8, 2001 Via OSM Courier Mark Bean Garfield County Building & Planning 109 8th Street, Suite 303 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Re: Aspen Equestrian Estates Dear Mark: RECEIVED JAN 0 8 2001 201 NORTH MILL STREET SUITE 203 ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 TEL• (970) 925-8700 FAX: (970) 925-3977 Attached is the Amended Final Plat for Lots C84C120Aspen Equestrian Estates Subdivision P.U.D. It has been signed by Herb, Jay Weinberg, Frank Harrington (surveyor), Alpine Bank and Land Title. Herb would appreciate it if you would let him know when this is recorded and give him (or me) the recording information. Thanks very much for your assistance. Very truly yours, KLEIN-ZIMET PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION By: Attachment sg\weinberg\presh\069 Sue Gardner, Secretary HERBERT S. KLEIN MILLARD J. ZIMET' MADHU B. KRISHNAMURTI 'also admitted in New York Ron Liston Land Design Partnership 918 Cooper Avenue Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Re: Dear Ron: KLEIN - ZIMET PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION ATTORNEYS AT LAW October 6, 2000 Preshana Farms PUD Zone District Text Amendment and Final Plat Amendment RECEIVED OCT 1 0 2000 201 NORTH MILL STREET SUITE 203 ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 TEL (970) 925-8700 FAX: (970) 925-3977 Enclosed are four original "consent and co -application" letters executed by the owner of Lot C-8, Lot C-9, Lot C-10 and Lot C-11. Herb would appreciate it if you would deliver these to Mark Bean. Thanks very much for all your help. As always, please feel free to call if you should have any questions. Very truly yours, KLEIN-ZIMET PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION By. Enclosures sg\weinberg\presh\068.1tr Sue Gardner, Secretary LOT C-8 AEQ, LLC c/o Klein-Zimet, P.C. 201 North Mill Street, Suite 203 Aspen, CO 81611 October 2, 2000 Mark Bean Garfield County Planning Department 108 8th Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Re: Preshana Farms PUD Zone District Text Amendment and Final Plat Amendment Dear Mr. Bean: Please accept this letter from Lot C-8 AEQ, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company (the "Owner") that is the owner of Lot C- 8, Aspen Equestrian Estates Subdivision (the "Property"), as constituting the consent and co -application of the Owner to: (a) a revision to the language of the Zone Text of the Preshana Farm Planned Unit Development; and (b) an amendment to the Aspen Equestrian Estates Final Plat. Said revision and amendment is described in the letter, dated August 14, 2000, to you from Land Design Partnership (a copy of which letter is attached hereto), and the terms of that letter are incorporated herein by this reference. By: Attachment Very truly yours, Lot C-8 AEQ, LLC yam` N berg, Manager LOT C-9 AEQ, LLC c/o Klein-Zimet, P.C. 201 North Mill Street, Suite 203 Aspen, CO 81611 October 2, 2000 Mark Bean Garfield County Planning Department 108 8th Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Re: Preshana Farms PUD Zone District Text Amendment and Final Plat Amendment Dear Mr. Bean: Please accept this letter from Lot C-9 AEQ, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company (the "Owner") that is the owner of Lot C- 9, Aspen Equestrian Estates Subdivision (the "Property"), as constituting the consent and co -application of the Owner to: (a) a revision to the language of the Zone Text of the Preshana Farm Planned Unit Development; and (b) an amendment to the Aspen Equestrian Estates Final Plat. Said revision and amendment is described in the letter, dated August 14, 2000, to you from Land Design Partnership (a copy of which letter is attached hereto), and the terms of that letter are incorporated herein by this reference. Very truly yours, Lot C-9 AEQ, LLC N. Weinberg, Manager Attachment Aspen Equestrian Estates, LLC c/o Klein-Zimet, P.C. 201 North Mill Street, Suite 203 Aspen, CO 81611 October 2, 2000 Mark Bean Garfield County Planning Department 108 8th Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Re: Preshana Farms PUD Zone District Text Amendment and Final Plat Amendment Dear Mr. Bean: Please accept this letter from Aspen Equestrian Estates, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company (the "Owner") that is the owner of Lot C-10, Aspen Equestrian Estates Subdivision (the "Property"), as constituting the consent and co -application of the Owner to: (a) a revision to the language of the Zone Text of the Preshana Farm Planned Unit Development; and (b) an amendment to the Aspen Equestrian Estates Final Plat. Said revision and amendment is described in the letter, dated August 14, 2000, to you from Land Design Partnership (a copy of which letter is attached hereto), and the terms of that letter are incorporated herein by this reference. Very truly yours, Aspen Equestrian Estates, LLC Bye Attachment N. Weinberg, Manager LOT C-11 AEQ, LLC c/o Klein-Zimet, P.C. 201 North Mill Street, Suite 203 Aspen, CO 81611 October 2, 2000 Mark Bean Garfield County Planning Department 108 8th Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Re: Preshana Farms PUD Zone District Text Amendment and Final Plat Amendment Dear Mr. Bean: Please accept this letter from Lot C-11 AEQ, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company (the "Owner") that is the owner of Lot C- 11, Aspen Equestrian Estates Subdivision (the "Property"), as constituting the consent and co -application of the Owner to: (a) a revision to the language of the Zone Text of the Preshana Farm Planned Unit Development; and (b) an amendment to the Aspen Equestrian Estates Final Plat. Said revision and amendment is described in the letter, dated August 14, 2000, to you from Land Design Partnership (a copy of which letter is attached hereto), and the terms of that letter are incorporated herein by this reference. Very truly yours, Lot C-11 AEQ, LLC Bye. Attachment Weinberg, Manag RECEIVEL1 DCT 2 October 20, 2000 Mr. Tom Zancanella Zancanella and Associates P.O. Box 1908 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 FIRE • EMS • RESCUE RE: Aspen Equestrian Estates, Fire Protection Water Supply Dear Tom: On October 17th, I conducted an inspection and witnessed the operational and flow tests of the fire pump system at Aspen Equestrian Estates. The system operated satisfactorily during the test and is ready for use. Please contact me if you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance. Sinc e , Bill Gavette Deputy Chief Cc: Mark Bean, Garfield County Planning Arno Ehlers, Garfield County Building Official Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District 300 Meadowood Drive • Carbondale, CO 81623 • 970/963-2491 Fax 963-0569