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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.0 Resolution 2005-82.t l]iltil illll illlll lllll [ ililll lllll ill illll llll llll 685140 |0/26/2005 04:19P 81739 P375 Il RLSDORF 1 of 4 R O.OO D g.@O GRRFIELD COUNTY C0 STATE OF COLORADO Cormty of Gar|reld At a meeting ofthe Board of County Commissioners for Garfield County, Colorado, held in the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Garfield County Plaza Building, in Glenwood Springs on, Wednesday,the26h day of October,2}A5,A. D- there were present: John Martin , Commissioner Chairman Larry McCown , Commissioner TrAsi Hount . Commissioner Don DeFord , County Attorney Mildred Alsdorf , Clerk of the Board Ed Green , County Manager when the following proceedings, among others were had and done, to-wit: RESOLUTION No. Y-82 A RESOLUTION CONCERNED WITH GRANTING AIY EXEMPTION FROM THE DEFINITION OF ST]BDIVISION IN THT',64PtrOLD COT]NTY ST]BDTWSION REGT]LATIONS FOR A 81.5 ACRE TRACT OF LAI{D OWNED BY PETER STAINTON WHEREAS, Peter Stainton petitioned the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado, for an exemption from the definition ofthe terms "subdivision" and "subdivided land" under C.R.S. 1973,30-28-101 (10) (a)-(d), as amended, and the Subdivision Regulations of Garfield County Colorado, adopted April 23, 1984, Section 8:00 through 8:60 and forthe division of a 81.5 acre tract into four(4) kacts as legally described on the Stainton Exemption Plat with Lot 1 having 25* acres, Lot 2 having 10+ acres and Lot 3 having l0+ acres and Lot 4 having 35+; and WIIEREAS, the property is located within the AgriculturaV Residential / Rural Density (A/R/RD) zone district and is also located in Study Area I of the Comprehensive Plan of2000 in an area designated as "RES M, 6 to 10 acres"; and WIIEREAS, Section 8:52(4) of the Subdivision regulations of 1984, as amended, states that "No more than a total of four (4) lots, parcels, interests or dwelling units will be created from any parcel, as that parcel was described in the records ofthe Garfield County Clerk and Recorder's Office on January l, l973,and is not a part of a recorded subdivision; however, any parcel to be divided by exemption that is split by a public right-of-way (State or Federal highway, County road or railroad) preventing joint use of the proposed tracts, and the division occurs along the public right-of-way, ) )ss ) ..'-/. I Iilllil ililt llilil ]lll lll lllllllul.lll llu [ll tu'aasiq@1,@tiansgs 04:19P 81739 P376 t'l RLSDoRF )- "r q R O.A@ D A'AO GRRFIELD COUNTY C0 such parcels thereby created may, in the discretion of the Board, not be considered to have been created by exemption with regard to the four (4) lot, parcel, interest or dwelling unit iimitation otherwise applicable; For the purposes of definition, all tracts of land thifly-five (35) acres or greater in size, created after January l, lg73 , will count as parcels of iand created by exemption since January 1,1973." WHEREAS, the Petitioner has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado, that the proposed division does not fall within the purposes of Part 1 , Article 28, Title 30, Colorado Revised Statutes 1973, as amended, for the reason thai the division does not warrant further subdivision review; and WIIEREAS, the Petitioner has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado, that there is a reasonable probability of locating domestic water on each of said parcels, that there is existing ingress and egress to said parcels, that the location of septic ta*s will be permitted by the Colorado Department of Health, that the requested division is not part of an existing or larger development and does not fall within the general purposes and intent of the Subdivision Regulations of the State of Colorado and the County of Com"fa, and should, therefore, be exempted from the definition of the terms "subdivision" and "subdivided land" as set forth in C.R.S. 1973,30-28-101 (10) (a)-(d), as amended; and WHEREAS, the Board ofCounty Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado, onthc basis of substantial competent evidence produced at the aforementioned hearing, has madethe following determination of facts : l. proper public notice was provided as required for the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners; Z. The hearing before the Board of County Commissioners was extensive and complete, all pertinent facts, matters and issues wore submitted, and all interested parties were heard at that meeting; 3. The above stated and other reasons, the proposed Exemption from the Definition of Subdivision is in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield county; and 4. The application is in conformance with the Garfield County ZonrngResolution of 1978, as amended. 5. The application is in conformance with the Garfield County Subdivision Regulations of 1984, as amended. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the division of the above described 81.5 tract is hereby exempted from such definitions with the conditions set forth below and may be 2 llulll lltlt illllll lllll lll llllllllllll [illullt Ll_ll,bt{i4o 10/z;/zoo5 04:19P B17se P377 ll RLSDoRF 3 of 4 R A.A@ D O.OO GARFIELD COUNTY C0 conveyed in the fonn of the *Lots 123 and 4 of the Stainton Exemption", as are more firlly described above and that a copy ofthe instrument or instruments of conveyance when recorded shall be filed with this Resolution and that the following conditions of this approval required by the Board of County Commissioners have been completed' 1. That all representations of the Applicant, either within the application or stated at the meeting before the Board of County Commissioners, shall be considered conditions of approval. 2. A plat of an approved or conditionally approved exemption shall be presented to the Board for signature within 120 days of approval. The plat shall include a legal description of the exempted property, and the Cotrnty's Exemption Certificate, the County Surveyor's Certificate and a statement, "NOTE: No firther divisions by exemption from defurition will be allowed." The plat shall be recorded with the County Clerk and Recorder no later than thirfy (30) days after the Chairman's signature. The Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners shall not sign a plat of a conditionally approved exemption until all conditions of approval have been complied with. 3. Covenants and plat notes, restricting the lots to the following: One ( 1 ) dog will be allowed for each residential unit within a subdivision and the dog shall be required to be confined within the owner's property boundaries. The requirements shall be included in the protective covenants for the subdivision with enforcement provisions allowing for the removal of a dog from the area as a final remedy in worst cases; No open hearth solid-fuel fireplaces will be allowed anywhere within an exemption. One ( 1) new solid-fuel burning stove as defined by C.R.S. 25-7 401, et. seq., and the regulations promulgated thereunder, will be allowed in any dwelling unit- AII dwelling units will be allowed an unrestricted number of natural gas burning stoves and appliances; and Each subdivision shall have covenants requiring that all exterior lighting be the minimum amount necessary andthat all exterior lightingbe directedinward, towards the interior ofthe subdivision, except that provisions may be made to allow for safety iighting that goes beyond the property boundaries. 4. The applicant shall correctly identifu and submit well tests for all wells on the subject exemption. 5. The applicant shall prepare a well sharing agreement to be incorporated into the protective covenants. 6. The applicant shall submit a letter of approval of fire protection plan form the appropriate fire district Iffilll illll illllll llll lll lllllll lllll ltl lltllll!l !_ll sbsrqa 10/26/2005 04:19P 81739 P378 l'l RLSDoRF 4 of 4 R @.AO O @.@@ GRRFIELD COUNTY C0 7. The applicant shall provide a map inventory of any County listed noxious weeds and provide a weed management plan that will address any inventoried noxious weeds. The applicant shall also determine the responsible party for execution and management of the weed mitigation plan. 8. The plat shall have anote stating; "Foundations and Individual Sewage Disposal Systems shall be engineered by a Professional Registered Engineer with the state of Colorado" Dated this 26th day of Oclober 2005 - ATTEST:GARFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GARFIELD couNTY, COLORADO Upon motion duiy made and seconded the fr following vote: COMMISSIONER CHAIR JOHN F. MARTIN . AYE COMMISSIONER LARRY L. MCCOWN . AYE COMMISSIONER TRESI HOI'PT , AYE STATE OF COLORADO County of Garfield [,County Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certi-ff that the annexed and foregoing Resolution is truly copied from the Records ofthe Proceeding ofthe Board of County Commissioners for said Garfield County, now in my office. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County, at Glenwood Springs, this day of , A.D. 2405. County Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners ) )ss ) ri Exhibits for Public Hearing held on August l, 2005 - BOCC Stainton Exemption - Agent: Sherry Caloia ExhibitEnhibit Letter (Ato Z) A Mail Receipts B Proof of Publication C CarfretA County TnrungResolution of 1978, as amended D gulations of 1984, as amended E an of2000 F Staff Report dated 8- I -05 G Application for the Stainton Exeqpltiol H nwood SPrittgqlite listticl- I I etter dated 7-R-?-0O5 From Garfield CounW Road and tsndge Lrept. latltc ).L-l 1- z9- oi fu;a- 4e nc"rJo,u< t+o'*f, K ieirOcen P" PROJECT INf,'ORMATION AI\D STAFF COMMENTS REOUEST APPLICANT H)CC &T{E RW Exemption from the Definitionof SuMivrsron Peter Stainton Sherry Caloia CALOIA,HOUPT&HAMILTON 7434 County Road I 17 (Four Mile Road) south of Glenwood Springs, directly east of the Argonaut Farm 81.5 acre parcel (approximately) Shared Wells Individual Sewage Disposal System CR l17 (Four Mile Road) ARRD ARRD REPRESENTATWE LOCATION SITE DATA WATER SEWER ACCESS E)OSTING ZONING ADJACENT ZONING I. DESCRIPTION OF TITf, PROPOSAL The Site: The Subject Parcel is approximately 5.5 miles south of Glenwood Springs on Four Mile Road directly east ofthe Argonaut Farm. Currently, there is one residence on the property. Generally speaking the property is rather steep on the eastern portion. Scattered throughout are flatter envelopes of land. There are two new wells on the site. One well is within view of Four Mile Road, this well is on the northern portion of the property. The other well is northeast of the existing residence. The property is heavily vegetated with scrub oak and natural grass. I*fi picture is the residence, risht is Opical vesebrion. ,, The Proposal: The applicant is proposing to divide the 81.5 acre parcel into 4 lots. Proposed lot sizes are as follows: Lot l: 25 acres,LotZ: l0 Acres, Lot 3: 10 acres,I-ot4; 35 acres. The applicant wishes to deed restrict two lots allowing only one single-farnily home. The other two lots will be deed restricted to one single family home and one Accessory Dwelling Unit (AD[I) each. The applicant shall be aware the proposed ADU's are not approved as part of this application. An ADU is approved tlrough a separate Special Use Permit. RJFERRAL COMMBNTS Staff referred the application to the following agencies / County Departrnents for their review and comment. Comments received are attached as exhibits and incorporated into the memorandum where applicable: . Clty of Glenwood Springs: No Comments o Glenwood Springs Fire Diskict (Exhibit H) o Garfield County Road and Bridge Departnent: (Exhibit t) . Garfield County Vegetation Management DeparEnent: No comments received $8:40 SUBMITTAL MAPS AI\ID SIIPPLEMENTAL INFORJVIATION $8:42 The following zupplemental information regarding the proposed exemption shall be filed with the application: A. Copy ofthe deed showing ownership ofthe applicant or a letter from the property owner(s), if other than the applicant. STAIT' COMMENT: Included with the Application B. Names and addresses of ownerc of record of land immediately adjoining and within two hundred feet (200') of the proposed exemption, mineral owners and lessees of mineral owners ofrecord of the property to be exempted, and tenants of any structure proposed for conversion. STAXT' COMMENT: Included with the application. Owner ofthe parcel is also the mineral rights owner. C. Evidence of the soil types and characteristics of each type. STAXT'COMMENT: Included with the application, soil types are: Arie- Ansari Rock outcmp complex l2-5tr/o slopes, Cochetopa-Antobus associated with slopes 20-50Yo, Jerry-Millerlake loams l-6% slopes, Toriorthents- Camborthids-Rock outcrop 6-65% slopes D. Proof of legal and adequate source of domestic water for each lot created. Proof of a legal zupply shall be an approved substitute water supply plan contract or augmentation plan, an approved well permit or legally adjudicated domestic water source. Proof of physical supply for the public meeting may be documentation from the Division of Water Resources that demonshates that there are wells within Il4 mile of the site producing at least five (5) gallonJminute. Prior to the signing of a plat all physical water supplies shall demonstrate the following: I . That a fotr (4) hour pump test be performed on the well to be used; 2. A well completion report demonstrating the depth of the well, the characteristics of the aquifer and the static water level; 3. The results of the four (4) hour pump test indicating the pumping rate in gallons per minute and information showing drawdown and recharge; 4. A written opinion of the person conducting the well test that this well should be adequate to supply water to the number of proposed lots; 5. An assumption of an average of no less than 3.5 people per dwelling unit, using 100 gallons of water per person, per day; 6. If the well is to be share{ a legal, well sharing declaration which discusses all easements and costs associated with the operation and maintenance ofthe system and who will be responsible forpaying these costs and how assessments wilt be made for these costs; 7. The water quality be tested by an independent testing laboratory and meet State guidelines conceming bacteria and nitrates. For water supplies based on the use of cistern, the tank shall be a minimum of 1000 gallons. STAFF COMMENT: Permits and well tests have been included with the application. Well permits #45881 (Jackson Well l),263271(Jackson Well 2),263272 (Jackson Well 3). Jackson Well #1 will serve lot 3 and the existing house. Jackson Well#2 will serve lots I and 2. Jackson Well #3 will serve lot 4. Two well tests were submitted labeled'1rppet''and "lower well". It would appear these tests were for Jackson Wells 2 atd3. Statrwill need the applicant to reconcile this issue and submit a third well test. D. Method of sewage disposal, and letter ofapproval of fire protection plan from appropriate fire district; STAIT'COMMENT: Sewage will be served by ISDS. Concerning fire protection, the applicants have not submitted sufficient fue protection plans. Please see letter from Glenwood Springs Fire Distict (Exhibit H). F. If connection to a community or municipal water or sewer system, is proposed, a letter from the governingbody statingawillingnessand ability to serve. 4. STAFF COMMENT: Some lots will share wells. A well sharing agreement will need to be incorporated into the protective covenants. All other systems will be private G. Nanative explaining why exemption is being requested. STAFF COMMENT: The applicant proposes to divide the parcel into 4 lots, to keep one ofthe lots forhimselfand sell the othertwo. The intention ofthe applicant is to protect the rural character of the Four Mile Road by providing larger lots and decreasing the ability to over develop. Mr. Stainton proposes to deed restrict all the parcels to single family homes and allow two of the four parcels to have ADU's H. It shall be demonstrated that the parcel existed, as described on January l, 1973, or the parcel, as it exists presently, is one (l) of not more than three (3) parcels created from a larger parcel, as it existed on January 1,19731' and STAFF COMMENT: lncluded with the application. The chain of title evidencing the legal description on January l, 1973 matches the legal description of the subject property for this application. Book and Page ntrmbers for the title chain are as follows: 288 - 568,415-28, 65-588. I. School fees, taxes and special assessments have been paid. (The school impact fee is $200.00 for each lot created). STAIT' COMMENT: The applicant shall pay the appropriate fee prior to platting of this exemption. $8:50 REVIEW CRITERIA $8:51 An application for exemption must satisfr, at a minimum, all of the review criteria listed in Section 8:52. Compliance with the review criteri4 however, does not ensure exemption. The Board may also consider the additional factors listed in Section 8:60, and the applicability standard of Section 8:10, to determine whether the exemption, in the Board's discretiorl shall be approved or denied. $8:52 The Board shall not grant an exemption unless the division proposed for exemption has satisfied the following criteria: A. No more than a total of four (4) lots, parcels, interests or dwelling units will be created from any parcel, as that parcel was described in the records ofthe Garfield County Clerk and Recorder's Office on January l, l973.lnorder to qualifi for exemption, the parcel as it existed on January 1,1973, must have been larger than thirty five (35) acres in size at that time and not part of a recorded subdivision; however, any parcel to be divided by exemption that is split by a public right-of-way (State or Federal Highway, County road or railroad), preventing joint use of the proposed tracts and the division occurs along the public right-of-way, such parcels thereby created may, in the discretion of the Boar4 not be considered to have been created by exemption with regard to the four (4) lot, parcel, interest or dwelling unit limitation otherwise applicable. For the purposes of definition, all tracts of land thirty five (35) acres or greater in size, created after January I , l973,will count as parcels of land created by exemption since January 1,1973. STAXT'COMMENT: Please see previous comments about the title chain. This standard is met. B. AII Garfield County zoning requirements will be met; STAFF COMMENT: The proposed lot sizes meet the minimum lot size for the underlying zone. The proposed uses are allowed in the underlying zone. The applicant will need to prove that each proposed lot will have a building envelope of at least I acre with slopes less than 4}Yo.The applicant shall be aware of all zoning requirements. This standard is met C. Atl lots created will have legal access to a public right-of-way and any necessary access easements have been obtained or iue in the process of being obtained; STAI'F COMMENT: All lots directly abut CR 117. Please see Garfield County Road and Bridge Comments (Exhibit D. The applicant shall acquire any applicable access or driveway permits prior to issuance of a building permit. This standard is met. D. Provision has been made for an adequate source of water in terms ofboth the legal and physical quality, quantity and dependability, and a suitable type of sewage disposal to serve each proposed lot; STAFF COMMENT: Please see previous comments. The applicant will need to correctly identiff the submitted well tests and submit a third test (assumed to be Jackson Well #l). This Standard is not met. E. All state and local environmental health and safety requirements have been met or ar€ in the process of being met; STAFF COMMENT: All requirements will be met by the applicant prior to issuance of any building, grading, septic, or any other relevant permits. This standard is met. F. Provision has been made for any required road or storm drainage improvements; STAFF COMMENT: The applicant shall obtain any applicable access and grading permits prior issuance of a building permit for any road work to be done. The applicant has not proposed any storm drainage improvements. This standard is met. G. Fire protection has been approved by the appropriate fire district and impact fees are paid, based on a study of the fiscal impact on the district by new suMivision development, approved by the Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission. STAIT'COMMENT: The applicant has not submitted an approved fre protection plan. Prior to issuance of a building permit the applicant shall submit an approved fire protection plan that has becn approved by the Glenwood Fire District. This standard is not met. H. Any necessary drainage, irrigation or utility easements have becn obtained or are in the process of being obtained; and STAIT'COMMENT: The applicant is in the process of platting all existing easements as well as identiSing any new erxements. This standard is met L School fees, tares and special assessments have been paid. STAIT'COMMENT: Please see previous comments. This applicant shall pay $200.00 impact fee at the time of platting this exemption. 5. 8:60 ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS In the evaluation of each petition for exemption" and in addition to the review criteria in Section 8:52, the Board shall consider the following: A. General conformance with the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan; STAFF COMMENT: The property is located within Study Area 1 which designates the properly as "Residential MH and M" on the proposed land use designation map. This designation indicates residential development is appropriate for this property at a density of I unit per 2 to 6 and 6 to l0 acres which is also consistent with the minimum lot size in the ARRD zone district. As a result, the residential use, density, and suMivision design are all consistent with and conform to the Comprehensive Plan. This standard is met B. Compatibility of the proposed exemption with existing land uses in the surrounding area; STAFF COMMENT: The applicant has stated this exemption is being created to protect the overall character ofthe Four Mile Road. The proposed lot sizes and uses are compatible with surrounding uses. This standard is met C. Recommendations of any municipality within two (2) miles of the proposed exemption, or within three (3) miles, if the municipality has a major street Plan; STAIT' COMMENT: Due to the distance from the City of Glenwood Springs, this requirement is not applicable' D. Recommendations of any state or local agency or organizationwhose opinion the Board determines is necessary or appropriate; STAIT' COMMENT: Staff has received no recommendations E. Suitability of soil, water, vegetation, geologic and topographic characteristics of the land for the type of division proposed; l. STAIT' COMMENT: Due to the type of soils on the subject property, staff is recommending that atl building formdations, requiring permits, shall be engineered by a Professional Registered Engineer with the state of Colorado. F. Number of lots and/or multiple-dwelling units created by the proposed exemption; STAFF COMMBNT: Four lots are being proposed with trvo ADU's. In no way should the proposed ADU's be construed as approved through this exemption application. This standard is met G. Provision for open space within the proposed exemption; STAIT'COMMENT: The applicant is not proposing any op€n space- Due to the General topography ofthe proposed exemption large portions oflandwill not be develoPable. H. Proposed density and provisions for adequate off-street parking; and STAFF COMMENT: The applicant shall provide adequate off-street parking prior to issuance of a building perrnit. The existing residence has adequate off street Parking. 6. STATI'RECOMMEhIDATION AI\[D COFIDITIONS OF APPROVAL l. A plat of an approved or conditionally approved exemption shall be presented to the Board for signature-within 120 days of approval. The plat shall include a legal description ofthe .*"*pt"d property, and the County's Exemption Certificate, the County Surveyor's .cbqc* ta,..L of squtil t''n->, , ,eso l// tk* fiz -aP/LY -? . lp,0 . &,n, win &t&' i July 14,2005 To: Richard Wheeler, Senior Planner Garfield County Building & Planning Department 108 8th Street Suite 201 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 From: Ronald L. Biggers Fire Protection Analyst Glenwood Springs Fire Department 101 West 8th Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Dear Mr. Wheeler, On June 22,2005 I received a letter and information on the Jackson Ranch, I l7 County Road, Glenwood Springs, CO from Sherry A. Caloia of Caloia, Houpt & Hamilton, P.C.. The letter was in reference to the subdivision exemption for the Jackson Ranch and request we approve the water supply for fire protection at the Ranch. At that time I reviewed this request and forward a copy of my comments to you and Ms. Coloia. To date I have not received a reply from Ms. Coloia or the applicants addressing the fire protection water supply, wildfire fuels mitigation, access road, issues etc.l raised in my first review. This formal submittal does not address them either. Before we can approve the fire protection water supply for the subdivision, a fire protection water supply system needs to be designed and submitted to the Glenwood Springs Fire Department for review and approval. The plan shall address the fbllowing: Fire protection water supply: o Amount of water storage planned for subdivision o Layout of water distribution system o Location of Fire hydrants r Number and size of structures planned for each lot (the applicant gives the number of residences but also mentions other out building may be built on each lot) Other items the applicants will need to address prior to getting fire department approval for the subdivision are the following: EXHIBIT WEST 8TH STREET GLENWOOD SPIiINGS. CIOLORADO 81601 970-38.1-62180 Access Roads: o What are the location and size of access road/roads into and in subdivision? The map with the application shows the one existing driveway that will serve parcels 3 and 4 andno access to parcels I and2. Wildfire Hazard fuels: o Some or all the lots may need to have wildfirehazard fuels mitigation plan designed and submitted to the fire department for approval. Fire department staff is available to access the site to determine if these plans are needed. Installing automatic f,rre suppression systems in buildings: o An automatic fire suppression system will be required in all new building 1,000 square feet or larger constructed in the subdivision. By installing these systems the amount of external water storage for fire suppression can be reduced. If you have questions, please contact me. IOI WEST 8TH STREET GLENWOOD SPRINGS. COLORADO 81601 970.384-6480 FAX 970-945-8506 GARFIELD COUNTY Building & Planning Departmenl Review Agency Form Date Sent: July 8,2005 Comments Due: July 27,2005 Name of application: Jackson Exemption Sent to: Garfield County Road & Bridge Dept. Garfield County requests your comment in review of this project. Please notiff the Planning Department in the event you are unable to respond by the deadline. This form may be used for your response, or you may attach your own additional sheets as necessary. Wriuen comments may be mailed, e-mailed, or faxed to: Garfield County Building & Planning Staff contact: Richard Wheeler 109 8th Street, Suite 301 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Fax:970-384-3470 Phone: 970-945-8212 General Comments: Garfield County Road & Bridee Dept. has no objections with this exemntion with the followins reouests. A 3O-foot easement along Cr. 117 the entire leneth of the properf.v will be deeded to Garfield and brush easement will be removed back to the new ROW at the sub dividers expense prior to final platt. A drivewa), permit will issued upon final approval by the BOCC with conditions specific to the drivewav. A stop sien will be required at the entrance of the driveway to Cr. 117. The stop sign and installation will be as required in the MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices). ffis condition will be required for all entrances to Cr. I17. Name of review agency: Garfield County Road and Bridge Dept Jake R. Mall Date July 21, 2005By: EXHIBIT ti*oa Revised 3130100 Jul 28 2005 4:54PM P.O. Box 777 693 Main Strcet Carbondale, Colorado 81 623 Susan W. Snyder, P.C. Afforney at Law N0,7322 P 2i3 Telephone; (970) 9G3-9Nl Fax: (97o) 963-6940 E-M ail : snyde r@rof - net July 28, 2005 Garfield Gounty Board oI County Commissioners Attn: Richard Wheeler, Building and Planning Department 108I'h Street, Suite 201 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 By Fax: 384-3470 and Regular Mail Re: Stainton Subdivision Exemption Application Dear Board: ! have recently been retained by the Oak Meadows Homeowners'Association to represent them. ln the last couple of days the Homeownors' Association became aware of the Stainton Subdivision Exemption. - - .. r -,1 under_stand that the hgg.rind on this sffUaiviqioftgl+i_Eption application will be during'' th-e afternbon bf Arlgust 13r,'2005,'dnO 'tnat the hearing may be continued to address unanswered issues. -f am leaving today and will be out of state until August 8rh. Thus, the Homeowners' Association has asked that I prepare a brief letter to raise some of their' concerns regarding water supply, as woll as fire protection for this application. Oak Meadows Homeowners'Association is not necessarily opposed to the new proposed development but would like more investigation by the County and more information for the Homeowners'Association regarding potential injury to the existing water rights of Oak Meadows homeowners. I understand that the applicant had one existing well on the subject property and has, in May 2005, placed two new wells on the property. Those new wells are in close proximity td tfre Oak Meadows Four Mile CreekWell, No. 1, which is a water source for the existing Oak Meadows Subdivision, Filing Nos. 3 and 4. It appears that along with household water usage, the applicant is requesting approvaltoi irrlgation of significant areas of lawn and garden, as well as the watering for domestic animals. The Homeowners'Association is concerned that these new wells may have a cumulative negative effect on the existing water supply. Perhaps the applicant could perform an engineering study and monitor the level of water usage for the property to demonstrate thatlhere will be no material injury to the Oak Meadows homeowners' .Jul 2B 200[ 4:54P]v1 lrl" lll'l D 111lU,I ULL M n water supply. The Oak Meadows Homeowners'Association would like fire protec{ion to be addressed by the applicant and would like the opportunity to review and comment on any proposed fire protection plan. Finally, the Association would like the opportunity to meet with the applicant to inquire as to the anticipated level of water usago and other potential plans. Thus, the Oak Meadows Homeowners'Association would like this mattercontinued beyond the August l"rhearing and would reguest that you do so. Thank you for your attention to these concerns..' Very truly yours, SUSAN W. SNYDER. P.C. SWS:bw cc: Oak Meadows Homeowners' Association ' Ju 28 2oob -Htru*,l$un'frl* \ -JUL 2 I 2005 i--lir,:. .-. ., . -$$san W. Snyder, P.G. E"irir,oir.rc & PLA.i''li''llNG Attorney at Law P.O, Box 777 693 Maln Street Carbondale, Golomdo 81 623 Ll " ll?! D 1/1llU,lULL I llv . . r'.ir.. Telephone : (970) 963-900 1 Fax: (970) 963-6940 E-Mall: snyde@mf.net FA)( GOVER SHEET DATE: 7128105TO: Garfield County Board of County Commissioners FAX #: 384-3470 Attn: Richard Wheelor, Building and Planning Dopartmont FROM: Susan Snyder No. of pages including cover sheet: 3 Stainton Subdivision Exemption COMMENTS: Dear Richard, Please see attached letter. Thanks, Susan Snyder. ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS WILL:X Follow by regular mail Follow by express delivery Notbe;sent ' (ud - - -;.,^^. .,-'r. . _. .r, -- -._,i:'-r-*""'- Please notify us immediately if this fax transmisslon is not received properly. This FAX is confidential and attomey-client pivileged, and is intended only forthe use of fheaddressee. The usa, disfabution, orcopyingof thisdocumentbyanyoneolherthanthe addressea is prohibited- lf you have received this FN( in effor, please notify us immediately-by telephone and retum the original fax by mail to the address on this cover sheaf. Thankyou. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND WELL SHARING AGREEMENT THIS DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, WELL SHARING AGREEMENT ATTd ROAD SGHARING AGREEMENT is made this _ day of August, 2005, by Peter Stainton the owner of the property (refened to herein as "Owner"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Owners owns title to the real property described on the attached Exhibit A which has been divided into four Parcels called the Stainton Subdivision Exemption described at Book Page _ Reception no.Garfield County Clerk and Recorder; and WHEREAS, the Parcels are designated as Parcels 1 through 4; and WHEREAS, there are two new wells and one existing Jackson well located within the subdivision to be used for the four Parcels and a sharing agreement is necessary; and WHEREAS there is one shared driveway for Parcels 3 and 4; and WHEREAS, establishment of a home owners association and setting forth these covenants are necessary to ensure the proper use and care of said Parcels, improvements constructed thereon and use thereof by subsequent Parcel Owners. NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby declares that the Property and Well subject to the following restrictions, covenants and conditions, which shall be binding upon all parties having any right, title or interest in the Property, or any part thereof, their heirs, successors and assigns, and shall inure to the benefit of each owner thereof. These Covenants shall run with and burden the land described in Exhibit A and referred to herein as the Stainton Subdivision Exemption, and shall be binding upon all persons or entities having any right, title or interest in all or any portion of the Parcels therein, including Declarants, their successors, assigns, descendants, tenants, employees, guests and invitees. These Covenants shall inure to and are imposed for the benefit of all present and future owners of the Stainton Parcels 1 through 4 and for the benefit of the property located directly west in Section 22 and across County Road 117, which property is now owned by VHS limited Partnership LLLP (Hereafter "VHS property"). I. WELL SHARING AGREEMENT APPLIES TO ALL PARCELS 1. Potable Water Supply. Each Parcel Owner of the Parcels on the property shall be entitled to use the Wells as specified herein, in the manner as allowed pursuant to the Well Permits as follows: EXHIBIT KStainton-Covenants Stainton Jackson Exemption Covenants Page2 lNo. 1.W it No. 45881(W Case W-350) shall be owned Lby Parcel 3 and may be used for the house on Parcel 3 and for irrigation in and around 0the house. Jackson Well No. 2. Well Permit No. 263271 shall be owned jointty by Parcels t and,2 and may be used for 2 single family residences on Parcel I and 1 single family residence on ., Parcel2. Additionally Parcel 1 shall be allowed irrigation of up to 30,000 square feet of lawn J and garden and Parcel 2 shall be allowed 13,000 feet of irrigation. Both Parcels may use the well for the watering of livestock as allowed by the covenants. Jackson Well No. 3. Well Permit No. 263272 shall be jointly owned by parcels 3 and 4 and may be used for one single family dwelling on Parcel 3 with about 15,000 square feet of {1 irrigation and for 2 single family residences on Parcel 4 with 15,000 square feet of irrigation per J party, Both Parcels may use the well for the watering of livestock as allowed by the covenants. 2. Water System Easements. All parties shall have an easement to access the well they co-own and all pumphouses, storage tanks, pipelines, and other workings associated with the delivery of potable water to each property for reasonable operation and maintenance purposes. Such easement includes a right to free and unrestricted access for such purposes and shall be twenty (20) feet in diameter surrounding the well and storage tanks (if any) and 20 feet in width (10 feet either side of center) of any and all pipelines Potable Water System, as shown on the final plat. In the event that any gates, well houses, or other parts of the Potable Water System are locked for security purposes, all parties shall immediately be provided with a key and shall not otherwise be restricted from accessing the Potable Water System. The reciprocal easements granted herein shall be for the benefit of all Parcels using said well. The parties shall only have access to the well and waterline for operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of the well, pump, pipelines and appurtenant facilities and shall not use this easement for any purpose unrelated to the well. 3. Well rights Appurtenant to the Property. No right of use or interest in the Well and Water System shall be transferred apart from the properties identified herein. All parties connected to the well shall be responsible for their pro-rata cost of the operation, maintenance, repair, replacement of said well, pumps and any other appurtenant facilities for their joint benefit. Copies of all such mail and documentation shall be promptly provided to other party using the well, or made available for review at the convenience of said other party. 4. Watering of Domestic Animals. Use of water for domestic animals is allowable however such use shall be accomplished in a conseryationist manner (e.g. water shall not be allowed to run continuously). If any stock tanks or watering troughs are used, such troughs shall be filled no more than twice per day and shall be heated if used in the wintertime. The parties shall be aware that well water is not subject to state water treatment regulations, and therefore use of water is at each Parcel owner's risk. Any treatment shall be at the option of each individual party. Stainton-Covenants Stainton Jackson Exemption Covenants Page 3 5. Repair of Water System. In the event that any maintenance, repair replacement or improvement necessary to continue potable or irrigation water service cannot be agreed upon and is thus not performed in a timely manner then any co-owner of the well shall be entitled to undertake any maintenance, repair, replacement or improvement necessary and essential to allow continued water service. In the event that any owner decides to undertake any such work absent the consent of any other party, he or she shall notify the other party in writing. The paty undertaking the work shall, upon completion, provide the other parties with a written statement of the work performed including all receipts for work performed and an allocation of each other party's share of the costs. In the event that emergency repairs are required, before undertaking any such work each party will attempt to contact the other parties by phone prior to incurring any expenses for such repairs. Bills for emergency repairs shall be allocated among the parties in the manner set forth below for payment ofjoint expenses. 6. In-house uses preferred; no waste. In-house use of water from the Well shall take precedence over use of water for irrigation or domestic animals. In the event of a shortage, all parties shall cooperate and shall reduce their uses accordingly to conserve water. No party shall be entitled to waste water, and each owner shall exercise prudence and conservation in the use of water in order to allow for the efficient and beneficial use of the Well. 7. Operation and Maintenance Expenses. The parties served by the Well shall each pay their pro-rata amount of the costs of maintenance, operation, electricity, repair, and replacement of the well, pump(s) and appurtenant facilities, and the costs of common water lines or other common water facilities. To the extent practicable, the use of electricity shall be monitored via a separate meter or an "hour meter" to be attached to the electrical line to the well pump. Such meter will allow records to be kept of electrical consumption each year. If any Parcel is not hooked onto the Well, the owner(s) of such property shall not be obligated to contribute toward operation expenses. If any Parcel is hooked on but has not yet commenced service, no electricity costs shall be assessed against that party. In addition, the owner(s) of each individual property shall be exclusively responsible for the costs of installation, operation, repair or replacement of any facilities used solely by that property, including individual service lines and any individual storage tanks. If a separate hour meter is not connected to the well to measure the electricity usage then each co-owner shall pay for the cost of electricity estimating the annual costs based upon the previous years electrical costs for the well. The party who is not corurected to the electrical meter for the well his share of the electricity on a bi-annual basis to the party who is responsible for the payment of electricity for the well pump. Such amount shall be paid in June and December of each year. 8. Collection of Joint Expenses. Any party who incurs expenses associated with the well that are to be shared with the other parties shall levy and collect from each property owner his or her share of common expenses for the Well, electricity, maintenance and repair expenses, or other common expenses within fifteen (15) days from the time at which a written statement of expenses is presented for payment by the party who incurred said expenses. In the event that any party fails to pay his or her share of common expenses within thirty (30) days of presentment of a statement, interest on the unpaid amount shall accrue at the rate of eighteen percent (18%) per annum, beginning thirty (30) days after presentment. In the event that any Stainton-Covenants Stainton Jackson Exemption Covenants Page 4 party fails to pay any amount due, including any accrued interest, within six months from the date of presentment for payment, water service to the delinquent Parcel may be discontinued. However, notice shall first be given to the non-compliant party by certified mail sent no less than thirty (30) days prior to termination of service to the last known address of the delinquent owner. Any party that has paid the delinquent party's share of costs and expenses shall be entitled to pursue any remedy available at law or in equity for a breach of this Agreement. Reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred by any party in the process of collecting any amount due ftom any other property owner(s) pursuant to the terms of this Declaration shall be paid by the delinquent party(s). II. SHARED DRIVEWAY APPLIES TO PARCELS 3 AND 4 ONLY 1. Shared Driveway Parcels 3 and 4. Parcels 3 and 4 shall share in the use of a driveway. Such shared driveway is shown on the final plat and is labeled access for Parcels 3 and 4. The owners shall share in the expenses of maintenance of said driveway including but not limited to snowplowing, dust control and grading on an equal basis for that portion of the driveway that is used jointly. The balance of the access way over and across Parcel 3 that is solely used by one Parcel owner shall be the sole responsibility of that Parcel owner. 2. Collection of Joint Expenses. Any party who incurs expenses associated with the shaded portion of the driveway shall levy and collect from the other party his or her share of common expenses for the Shared Driveway, maintenance and repair expenses, or other common expenses within fifteen (15) days from the time at which a written statement of expenses is presented for payment by the party who incurred said expenses. In the event that any party fails to pay his or her share of common expenses within thirty (30) days of presentment of a statement, interest on the unpaid amount shall accrue at the rate of eighteen percent (18%) per annum, beginning thirty (30) days after presentment. In the event that any party fails to pay any amount due, including any accrued interest, within six months from the date of presentment for payment, the party who incurred the joint expense shall have the ability to file a lien on the property of the other Parcel owner. However, notice shall first be given to the non-compliant party by certified mail sent no less than thirty (30) days prior to a lien being filed to the last known address of the delinquent owner. The paying party shall also be entitled to pursue any remedy available at law or in equity for a breach of this Agreement. Reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred by any party in the process of collecting any amount due from any other property owner(s) pursuant to the terms of this Declaration shall be paid by the delinquent party(s). III DECLARATION OF COVENANTS APPLIES TO ALL PARCELS 1. Home Owners Association. A homeowners association called the Stainton Exemption Home Owners Association is herein created and each of the Parcels I through 4 shall be a member of said Association. The Association shall have the duty and the power to enforce the covenants as they are set forth herein. The Association shall be governed by the provisions Stainton-Covenants Stainton Jackson Exemption Covenants Page 5 of Section 7-30-105 C.R.S. 1973 as amended (Unincorporated Associations of Property Owners) and shall not be subject to the provisions of the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act unless such is required by the specific provisions of said act. 2. Residential use. The Parcels are intended to be developed for residential purposes only with all structures designed to blend into and complement the natural surroundings. 3. Buildings Allowed No more than one (1) detached single-family dwelling and one (l) Additional dwelling unit shall be erected upon each of Parcels 1 and 4, except for accessory buildings and structures such as, but not limited to, barns, sheds and garages. Parcels 2 and 3 shall have no more than one single family residence and accessory out buildings and structures such as barns, garages and sheds. Parcels 1 and 4 may be required to obtain the approval of Garfield County before a second residential unit is allowed on such Parcels. 4. Commercial Uses Forbidden No building or structure intended for or adapted to commercial, or manufacturing purposes shall be erected, constructed, placed, maintained or permited on any Parcel, other than for use as a home occupation as allowed herein and by the County Resolutions. 5. Home Occupations. Home occupations or home businesses which comply with Garfield County regulations shall be allowed. However, such home occupations shall be limited to the following restrictions: (1) only those persons living on the property and one additional person shall be allowed to work in the home business on the property; (2) no substantial additional traffic shall be generated (assuming that one single family residence generates ten car trips per day a substantial increase is defined as more than a 50% increase on the average) (3) no additional noise shall be generated which affects neighboring Parcels; and (4) all machinery, equipment, materials and other business items shall be stored away from view in a either a screened area or parked such that it is not visible from the neighboring Parcels or from the VHS property across the County Road 117. 6. Building Envelope. All structures of any kind erected, constructed or placed on any Parcel shall be located completely within the boundaries of the building envelope, if any, designated for such Parcel as described and depicted on Exhibit A attached hireto. Compliance with this condition shall include open porches, garages, carports and an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU). 7. Buildings not allowed. No structure shall be placed or erected and occupied for residential or caretaker use upon any Parcel which is, ever has been, or could be made the subject of a specific ownership tax as now defined in Title 42 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, nor shall structures constructed in the fashion and manner as mobile homes be permitted on any Parcel. 8. Minimum Size. The minimum size of any primary residential structure erected on a Parcel shall be not less than one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet measured on the outside foundation walls, exclusive of open porches, garages, and carports. Stainton-Covenants Stainton Jackson Exemption Covenants Page 6 9. Height restriction The houses to be constructed shall be restricted in height as follows: Parcel l, two (2) story residence with basement, Parcel 2 is limited to a one (1) story with basement, Parcel three (3) is limited to the height of the structure currently built and in place and Parcel four (4) is limited to 2 stories with basement. This restriction may be revised as long as the building erected is not visible to the adjoining VHS property to be determined on a case by case basis. 10. Buildings. All buildings shall be constructed so as to blend into the natural environment and to be as unobtrusive as possible to the neighboring Parcel owners. Structures shall be of a color that is similar to the surrounding vegetation and earth. Outdoor lighting shall be directed downward on the property and light shall not be allowed to shine directly away from the Parcel onto another Parcel or the VHS property. Skylights shall not allow light to emanate from the interior at night in a manner which is visible to the neighboring Parcels or the VHS property. The height of structures shall be limited so as not to protrude upward above the natural landscaping and contour of the building envelope. All Parcels shall be built of materials that meet the Wildfire Regulations adopted by the State of Colorado. Buildings shall be sited so that the minimum amount of natural landscaping is disturbed and the trees and shrubbery is maintained to the maximum extent possible. I 1. No Resubdivision. No Parcel shall be subdivided or split into smaller Parcels or tracts by any Parcel Owner. Boundary line adjustments which do not result in the creation of additional Parcels shall not constitute resubdivision. 12. Dogs. Only 1 dog shall be allowed per Parcel pursuant to the requirements of Garfield County. In the event that Garfield Count amends such requirement to be less restrictive then the less restrictive standard shall apply. Dogs shall be contained within the Parcel it resides on and shall not be allowed to roam at large off said Parcel without the permission of the other property owner. Dogs shall not be allowed to bark continuously for a period of 20 minutes or longer in a manner which would annoy the other Parcel owners. Should there be a violation of this provision the offending property owner shall first be contacted and provided with an opportunity to cure the problem before any enforcement action is taken. 13. Nuisance Trash, Junk and Food Products. Each Parcel owner shall keep his Parcel clear and free of pet waste, rubbish, trash, junk, plant litter and debris, and shall keep the structures thereon in good repair. Trash shall be stored in bear proof receptacles at all times. No Parcel owner shall allow food products of any kind to remain stored in or about the property in any location which would afrract wildlife. Animals shall be cared for by the parcel owner in a manner which does not create a nuisance or any disturbance that is overly burdensome to the neighboring parcel owners. Such nuisance or disturbances include but are not limited to recurrent noise, offensive smells or odors, destruction of natural landscaping or habitat which results in run off, dust or aesthetic degradation of the properties. 15. Control of Weeds. All weeds and other growth shall be kept trimmed and neat so as to avoid unsightliness, and in compliance with all state and local weed control requirements. Stainton-Covenants Stainton Jackson Exemption Covenants Page 7 16. Nuisances No noxious or offensive conduct or activity shall be carried on upon any Parcel or in any structure thereon which may constitute a health hazard, nuisance or annoyance to proximate Parcel owners and inhabitants. 17. Screening requirement All unsightly structures, facilities, equipment, objects and conditions shall be enclosed within a screened area, including snow removal equipment, garden and maintenance equipment, except when in actual use. 18. Commercial Vehicles No tractor-trailer, industrial or commercial vehicle, disabled, junk, unregistered or abandoned vehicles shall be parked or stored in, on or about any Parcel, except within a completely enclosed structure or screened area, or in an area that is not readily visible to the neighboring Parcels or to the neighboring property owned by VHS for a period longerthan 120 days. 19. Recreational Vehicles All boats, campers (on or off supporting vehicles), recreational trailers, snowmobiles, ATV or other recreational equipment shall be stored on any Parcel within a screened area or within an area that is not visible to the other Parcels or visible to the neighboring property owned by VHS. This requirement shall not apply to the parking of such machines during those recreational seasons that such vehicles are in use 20. Enforcement. The owner of any Parcel or Parcels within Jackson Subdivision, or any portion thereof, and the owner of the VHS property shall have the right to prosecute any action for injunctive relief and for damages by reason of any violation or threatened violation of these Covenants. The prevailing party in any such action shall be entitled to an award of its reasonable costs and attorneys' fees, which shall be deemed to have accrued on the commencement of such action and shall be enforceable whether such action is prosecuted to judgment or not. 21. Public Rights of Way. Nothing in these Covenants shall be construed or deemed to be a gift or dedication of any Parcel, portion of a Parcel, or private roadway for any public use whatsoever. There is no right of any person to make any use whatsoever of the private roadway described and depicted on Exhibit A, other than as provided in the Declaration of Covenants. 22. Amendment. These Covenants may not be modified, amended, rescinded, cancelled or terminated, in whole or in part, except upon the written consent of three of the Parcel owners in the Jackson Exemption Subdivision and the owner of the VHS property with respect to paragraphs 2 through 24 of Section III only. With respect to those provisions which apply only to numbered parcels amendments may be made with the consent of all of the parcel owners affected enumerated herein. Such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld by any owner and shall be set forth in a written instrument recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder for Garfield County, Colorado. 23. Term. Unless otherwise cancelled and/or terminated in accordance with the terms of these Covenants, these Covenants and any amendments hereto, shall remain in effect in perpetuity. Stainton-Covenants Stainton Jackson Exemption Covenants Page 8 24. Validity The invalidation of any portion of these Covenants by judgment, court order or otherwise shall not affect the validity of any of the other provisions herein. 25. Headings The headings for the paragraphs herein are for reference only and are not part of, and shall not define, limit, amplifu, change or alter any term, covenant or condition herein. For the purposes of these Covenants, the neuter gender includes the feminine or masculine, and the singular number includes the plural, and the word "person" includes a natural person as well as any legal and/or statutory entity. No failure to enforce any right established in these Covenants shall be deemed a waiver of a subsequent enforcement of such right. These Covenants shall be construed so as to give validity to all of its provisions. 26. Additional beneficiary. The provisions of paragraphs numbered 2 throu gh 24, Section III are adopted for the benefit of the Parcel owners as well as the VHS property and any amendment thereto shall be agreed to by the owner of the VHS property as well as owners of three ofthe four Parcels. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Declarant have executed this Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions on the date first written above. PETER STAINTON By Peter Stainton, Owner STATE OF COLORADO COLTNTY OF GARFIELD Acknowledged, subscribed, and sworn to before me this _ day of August, 2005, by Peter Stainton. WITNESS my hand and official seal. My Commission expires: Notary Public ) ) ss. ) Stainton-Covenants