HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.0 Extension Request 03.03.2000JOHN L. TAUFER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Landscape Architecture / Land Planning
March 3, 2000
Garfield County Board of County Commissioners
109 8t' Street
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
Re: Request for Time Extension Beyond the 120 Days — Klein Subdivision Exemption
Dear Commissioners,
On November 15, 1999 you approved the Klein Subdivision Exemption. The approval
was based on compliance with a number of conditions that were addressed in a letter
from the Garfield County Building and Planning Department, dated December 2, 1999.
The conditions were to be satisfied within 120 days of approval. The deadline date is
March 15, 2000.
We have completed the work to satisfy a majority of the conditions stated but we will not
have all of the work completed before the March 15, 2000 deadline. This being the case,
we would like to request an extension of time for a period of one (1) year beyond the 120
day deadline or until March 15, 2001. This would allow ample time to complete the
work. We anticipate having the work accomplished in the very near future but want a
cushion to allow for any unforeseen problems or issues that may arise
Due to scheduling problems, conflicts with vacations and weather, we have not
accomplished the survey work regarding the additional five feet (5') of easement required
for frontage on County Road 241. This survey work is scheduled for Monday March 6,
2000. Once the survey work is accomplished, we will have quit claim deeds prepared for
the property exchange with the adjacent property owner. Completion of the survey work
will then allow us to proceed with the exempt well permit processing through the
Division of Water Resources.
The remained of the conditions stated in the letter have been satisfied. The wells have
been pump tested, water quality analysis has been completed, the additional plat notes
have been added, etc. The work to date has brought excellent results regarding the well
pump testing and water quality analysis.
Thank you for your time regarding this issue. If you have questions or need additional
information, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
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Sincerely,
John L. Taufer, Owners Representative
Cc: Charles Klein
Lee Krauth, M.D.
GARFIELD COUNTY
Building and Planning Department
December 2, 1999
John L. Taufer & Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 2271
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
RE: Klein Subdivision Exemption Approval
Dear ufer;
On November 15, 1999, the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners approved your client's request for a
subdivision exemption, based on compliance with the following conditions of approval:
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 Final Exemption Plat shall be submitted, indicating the legal description of the property, dimension
and area of the proposed lots, 25 ft. wide access to a public right-of-way, and any proposed easements
for setbacks, drainage, irrigation, access or utilities.
3. That the applicant shall have 120 days to present a plat to the Commissioners for signature from the
date of approval of the exemption.
4. That the applicant shall submit $200.00 in School Site Acquisition Fees for each exemption parcel.
5. That prior to the submission of an exemption plat, a new access easement showing at least a 25' wide
easement onto CR 241 by deed be submitted to the Planning Department.
6. That the applicant, and any future property owners of said property has the reasonable ability to
connect with any municipal or centralized water and/or sewer system, the subject property owners
shall be required to connect to said service and remove any existing well head(s) and individual
sewage disposal systems(s) which may be located on said property, within one year of the effective
date of service availability."
7. Prior to the approval of an exemption plat, the applicant will submit documentation from the Division
of Water Resources verifying that the wells can serve multiple dwellings and demonstrate that all
wells will meet the following:
1) That a four (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 or no less than 3.5 people per dwelling unit, using 100
gallons of water per person, per day;
6) The water quality be tested by an approved testing laboratory and meet State
guidelines concerning bacteria, nitrates and suspended solids;
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7) If any well is to be shared, a water sharing agreement will be filed with the exemption
plat that defines the rights of the property owners to water from the well.
8. That the following plat notes shall appear on the Final Exemption Plat:
"Control of noxious weeds is the responsibility of the property owner."
"One (1) dog will be allowed for each residential unit within a subdivision exemption and the dog
shall be required to be confined within the owners property boundaries."
"No open hearth solid -fuel fireplaces will be allowed anywhere within a subdivision exemption. One
(1) new solid -fuel burning stove as defied by C.R.S. 25-7-401, et. seq., and the regulations
promulgated thereunder, will be allowed in any dwelling unit. All dwelling units will be allowed an
unrestricted number of natural gas burning stoves and appliances".
"All exterior lighting be the minimum amount necessary and that all exterior lighting be directed
inward, towards the interior of the subdivision exemption, except that provisions may be made to
allow for safety lighting that goes beyond the property boundaries".
"Garfield County has a Right -to Farm -and -Ranch regulation, which recognizes the important
contribution agriculture makes to this County. Nuisance complaints made against customary and legal
agricultural operations and practices will not be pursued."
"East Elk Creek is subject to flooding during high water and any structure must be a minimum of 30
feet from the normal high water mark of the creek."
The applicant has 120 days to complete the required conditions of approval from the date of the conditional approval
on November 15, 1999. Extensions of 120 days may be granted by the Board for a period of up to one (1) year. If
you have any questions regarding the conditions of approval, please feel free to give me a call.
Sincerely,
Mark L. Beaty, Director
Building & Planning Department
109 8th Street, Suite 303
945-8212/fax 945-7785 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601