HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.0 CorrespondenceMay 16, 2007
West Divide Ranch, LLC
c/o Dow Rippy
2785 County Road 344
Silt, CO 81652
Garfield County
BUILDING & PLANNING DEPARTMENT
RE: Exemption from the Definition of Subdivision — Rural Land Development Option
Dear Mr. Rippy,
As you are aware, on Monday, May 14, 2007, the Board of County Commissioners approved a
Rural Land Development Option (RLDO) for your property located at 11084 County Road 311.
The RLDO was Approved with the following conditions:
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. That the applicant shall have 120 days to present a plat to the Commissioners for signature
from the date of conditional approval.
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nless it has already been deeded, a 30 -foot right-of-way easement from the centerline of
County Road 311 shall be deeded to Garfield County prior to signing of the final exemption
plat.
4. That the following plat notes shall appear on the Final Plat:
--' a) No further divisions by exemption from the rules of Subdivision will be allowed.
�/ b) No open hearth solid -fuel fireplaces will be allowed anywhere within an exemption.
One (1) new solid -fuel burning stove as defied by C.R.S. 25-7-401, et. sew., 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 will be the minimum amount necessary and all exterior lighting will
be directed inward and downward, towards the interior of the subdivision, except that
provisions may be made to allow for safety lighting that goes beyond the property
boundaries.
individual Sewage Disposal Systems shall be engineered by a Professional Registered
Engineer within the State of Colorado if percolation rates fall outside of the 5 to 60
minutes per inch.
t ems) All foundations shall be engineered by a Professional Registered Engineer licensed to
practice within the State of Colorado
108 Eighth Street, Suite 401 •Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-8212 • (970) 285-7972 • Fax: (970) 384-3470
f) Colorado is a "Right -to -Farm" State pursuant to C.R.S. 35-3-101, et seq. Landowners,
residents and visitors must be prepared to accept the activities, sights, sounds and
smells of Garfield County's agricultural operations as a normal and necessary aspect of
living in a County with a strong rural character and a healthy ranching sector. All must
be prepared to encounter noises, odor, lights, mud, dust, smoke chemicals, machinery
on public roads, livestock on public roads, storage and disposal of manure, and the
application by spraying or otherwise of chemical fertilizers, soil amendments,
herbicides, and pesticides, any one or more of which may naturally occur as a part of a
Iagal and non -negligent agricultural operations.
g) All owners of land, whether ranch or residence, have obligations under State law and
County regulations with regard to the maintenance of fences and irrigation ditches,
controlling weeds, keeping livestock and pets under control, using property in
accordance with zoning, and other aspects of using and maintaining property.
Residents and landowners are encouraged to learn about these rights and
responsibilities and act as good neighbors and citizens of the County. A good
introductory source for such information is "A Guide to Rural Living & Small Scale
Agriculture" put out by the Colorado State University Extension Office in Garfield
County.
One (1) dog will be allowed for each residential unit on Parcels A and B and the dog
shall be required to be confined within the owner's property boundaries.
The entirety of land located within Parcel B as shown on this plat is governed by a
conservation easement granted to the Aspen Valley Land Trust. The terms and
conditions of this easement are more fully described in the document entitled "Deed of
Conservation Easement in Gross — West Divide Ranch" that shall be recorded in the
records of the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder's Office in Book , Page
with the reception number of .AII future activity on this lot
hall be in accordance to the terms and conditions in this document.
7j) All proposed excavation into slopes steeper than 30% shall be addressed by a
geotechnical engineer on a site by site basis and the information shall be provided to
t e Building and planning department as part of a building permit application.
) At the time a structure is constructed on the Building Envelope within parcel B, the
owner shall obtain all necessary driveway permits from the Garfield County Road and
Bridge department.
1) All buildings to be constructed shall adhere to the National Fire Protection Agency
wildfire protection mitigation guidelines.
m) Prior to the approval of a building permit for any development on Lot B (well permit
number 272715), all physical water supplies shall demonstrate the following:
a. That a four (4) hour pump test be performed on the well(s) to be used;
b. A well completion report demonstrating the depth of the well, the characteristics
of the aquifer and the static water level;
c. The results of the four (4) hour pump text indicating the pumping rate in gallons
per minute and information showing drawdown and recharge;
d. 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;
e. An assumption of an average of no less than 3.5 people per dwelling unit, using
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100 gallons of water per person, per day;
f. If the well is to be shared, a legal, well sharing declaration which discusses all
easements and costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the
system and who will be responsible for paying these costs and how
assessments will be made for these costs;
g. The water quality be tested by an independent testing laboratory and meet State
guidelines concerning bacteria and nitrates.
Once a final exemption plat is received and reviewed by the Garfield County Surveyor, Staff
will prepare a resolution to be signed by the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners
which will be recorded and sent to you for your records. There is a 120 day time frame as set
forth in the Zoning Resolution of 1978 from the date of approval (5-14-2007) to present a plat
to the Commissioners for signature (See Condition Number 2). Do not hesitate to contact this
office should you have any questions.
Sincerely,
David Pesnichak
Senior Planner — Long -Range
(970) 945-8212
Garfield County
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: David Pesnichak, Building and Planning Department
From: Scott Aibner — Garfield County Surveyor
Subject: Rippy Conservation Easement Exemption - Review
Date: 07/24/2007
SURVEYOR
SCOTT AIBNER, P.L.S
Dear David,
Upon review of the Rippy Conservation Easement Exemption plat, I have prepared a list of comments or corrections
to be made prior to approval for survey content and form.
1.) No comments or corrections needed on the plat; however there is a closure error on the right of way
easement description for County Road No. 311.
The surveyor may prepare the mylar for record pending further requirements from your office.
Sincerely,
Scott Aibner
As Garfield County Surveyor
cc Mid Coolbaugh — Shale Country Surveying.
1098thStreet,Suite201 • GlenwoodSprings, C081601 • (970)945-1377 • Fax: (970)384-3460 • e-mail.saibner@garfield-countycom
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