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Flying M Ranch — PUD & Preliminary Plan Review
Applicant is Eastbank LLC and Roaring Fork Re -1 School District
May 20, 2019
(File SPPA-08-18-8675, PUD 08-18-8676)
Exhibit #
Exhibit Description
1
Public Notice Information Form & Proof of Notice
2
Garfield County Land Use and Development Code, as amended
Garfield County Comprehensive Plan of 2030
Application
Staff Memo — Continuation Request
3
4
5
6
Staff Report
7
Referral Comments — Garfield County Road and Bridge, Received
January 10, 2019
8
Referral Comments — Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Received January
4, 2019
9
Referral Comments — Dan Coklery — SGM, Received January 22, 2019
10
Referral Comments — Xcel Energy, Received January 21, 2019
11
Referral Comments — Garfield County Vegetation Management,
Received January 21, 2019
12
Referral Comments — Colorado Geological Survey, Received January
23, 2019
13
Referral Comments — City of Glenwood Springs, Received January 25,
2019
14
Referral Comments — United States Army Corps of Engineers,
Received January 25, 2019
15
Referral Comments — Chris Hale — Mountain Cross Engineering,
Received January 25, 2019
16
Referral Comments — Glenwood Springs Fire Department, Received
January 28, 2019
17
Additional Referral Comments — Glenwood Springs Fire Department,
Received January 28, 2019
18
Referral Comments — Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District,
Received January 25, 2019
19
Referral Comments — Roaring Fork Transportation Authority, Received
January 28, 2019 and February 1, 2019
20
Referral Comments - Garfield County Environmental Health, Received
February 1, 2019
21
Referral Comments - Colorado Department of Transportation,
Received February 8, 2019
22
Public Comment - Kathy Whiting, Received February 5, 2019
23
Public Comment - Rochelle Smith, Received February 5, 2019
24
Public Comment - Melissa Heiser, Received February 5, 2019
Public Comment - Sandra Joyner, Received February 5, 2019
25
26
Public Comment - David Joyner, Received February 5, 2019
27
Public Comment - Nancy Heiser, Received February 5, 2019
28
Public Comment - Thomas Strazza, Received February 5, 2019
29
Public Comment - Rosella Leety, Received February 5, 2019
30
Public Comment - Trish and Gerry Hittinger, Received February 5,
2019
31
Public Comment - Felicity Smith, Received February 5, 2019
32
Public Comment - John Swanson, Received February 5, 2019
33
Public Comment - David Leety, Received February 5, 2019
34
Public Comment - Craig Duncan, Received February 5, 2019
35
Public Comment - Robert and Dana Brownlee, Received February 5,
2019
36
Public Comment - Jim English, Received February 5, 2019
37
Public Comment - Jennifer Flentge, Received February 5, 2019
38
Public Comment - Linda English, Received February 5, 2019
39
Public Comment - Douglas Flentge, Received February 5, 2019
40
Public Comment - Becky Gremillion, Received February 5, 2019
41
Public Comment - Darrin Smith, Received February 5, 2019
42
Public Comment - John Haines, Received February 5, 2019
43
Public Comment - Scott VanDeursen, Received February 5, 2019
44
Public Comment - Susan Horning, Received February 5, 2019
45
Public Comment - Steven Close, Received February 5, 2019
46
Public Comment - Peter Tibbetts, Received February 5, 2019
47
Public Comment - Anne Northw, y, Received February 5, 2019
48
Public Comment - Greg Rosenmerkel, Received February 5, 2019
49
Public Comment - Jeff Wisch, Received February 5, 2019
50
Public Comment - Michael Sos, Received February 5, 2019
51
Public Comment - John Rueter, Received February 5, 2019
52
Public Comment - Roger and Penelop Smith, Received February 5,
2019
53
Public Comment - Mary Moscon and Milton Cass, Received February
5, 2019
54
Public Comment - John Hageland, Received February 5, 2019
55
Public Comment - Jay Jahani, Received February 5, 2019
56
Public Comment - Jackie Woods, Received February 5, 2019
57
Public Comment - Martin Dorit Rowe, Received February 5, 2019
58
Public Comment - Gerard Hitinger, Received February 5, 2019
59
Public Comment - Schuyler Van Gordon, Received February 5, 2019
60
Public Comment - Chandra Allred, Received February 5, 2019
61
Public Comment - Terry Hageland, Received February 5, 2019
62
Public Comment - Jeff Horning, Received February 5, 2019
63
Public Comment - Richard and Nancy Bishop, Received February 5,
2019
64
Public Comment - Brook and Marilyn Robison, Received February 5,
2019
65
Public Comment - Mark and Nancy Becker, Received February 5,
2019
66
Public Comment - Mallory Harling, Received February 5, 2019
67
Public Comment - Karen Owens, Received February 5, 2019
68
Public Comment - Ryan Jarvis, Received February 5, 2019
69
Applicant Response to Referral Comments - Received February 15,
2019
70
Road and Bridge Follow-up Comment - February 12, 2019
71
Geotech Review - Response to Referral Comments, Provided by
Applicant - Received February 22, 2019
72
Applicant Response to Conditions of Approval, Received February 27,
2019
73
Applicant Presentation
74
Aspen Times & Post Independent Article, February 11, 2019
75
Public Comment - Gregory Rosenmerkel, Received March 18, 2019
76
Public Comment - Melissa Helser, Received March 18, 2019
77
Public Comment - Nancy Heiser, Received March 18, 2019
78
Referral Comment - Roaring Fork Conservancy, Received March 20,
2019
79
Public Comments - Jim English, Received March 27, 2019
80
Public Comments - Linda English, Received March 27, 2019
81
Additional Public Comment - John Haines, Received March 27, 2019
82
Public Comment - Linda Carlson Shaw, Received March 27, 2019
83
Updated Traffic Study from Applicant
83
Public Comment - David Joyner, Received March 29, 2019
84
Public Comment - Gary Bryant, Received March 29, 2019
85
Public Comment - Mary Mascon and Milton Cass, Received March
29, 2019
86
Public Comment - Sandra Joyner, Received March 29, 2019
87
Public Comment - Darrin Smith, Received April 1, 2019
88
Updated Public Comment - Kathy Whiting, Received April 1, 2019
89
Public Comment- Becky Gremillion, Received April 1, 2019
90
Public Comment - Peter Guy, Laura Kornasiewicz representing Home
Care and Hospice of the Valley, Received April 5, 2019
Acknowledgment of Receipt of Mailed Notice provided by the
Applicant
91
92
Public Comment - Travis Stewart, Received April 5, 2019
93
Updated Referral Comment — Colorado Department of Transportation,
Received April 5, 2019
94
Public Comment — Markey Butler, Received April 8, 2019
95
Public Comment — Exhibits from Beattie, Houpt, and Jarvis,
representing Westbank HOA, Received April 8, 2019
96
Applicant Proposed Revised Conditions at April 8, 2019 Hearing
97
Letter from Applicant Regarding Phased Access Permit
98
Garfield County Designated Engineer Review of Second Traffic Study
99
Summary of Updated Traffic Impact Analysis Provided by Applicant
100
Updated Traffic Impact Analysis — Discussing Phased Access Permit
101
Public Comment — Frances Pearce, Received April 26, 2019
102
Public Comment — John Loomis, Received April 26, 2019
103
Record of BOCC Site Visit
104
Staff Memorandum
105
Applicant Proposed Updated PUD Conditions
106
Applicant Proposed Updated Preliminary Plan Conditions
107
Staff Updated PUD Conditions
108
Staff Updated Preliminary Plan Conditions
109
Updated Referral Comment Garfield County Designated Traffic
Engineer Review of Updated Traffic Study — Received May 3, 2019
110
Updated CDOT Referral Comment, Received May 6, 2019
111
Steve Beattie presentation to the Board on May 6, 2019
112
Applicant's Estimate of Road Impact Fees
113
Community Development Policy 01-15 Grading Permits and Final Plat
and Land Use Change Permits
114
Updated Applicant Proposed PUD Conditions
115
Updated Applicant Proposed Preliminary Plan Conditions
116
Updated Recommended Conditions of Approval — PUD
117
Updated Recommended Conditions of Approval — Preliminary Plan
118
Garfield County - Road and Bridge Review of CDOT Letter, Received
May 13, 2019
119
Staff Memorandum to the BOCC for May 20th Hearing
120
Referral Response — Glenwood Springs Fire Department, Received
May 13, 2019
May 6, 2019
COLORADO
Department of Transportation
Region 3 Traffic Section
222 South 6th Street Room 100
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501
(970) 683-6284 Fax: (970) 683-6290
«Email»>
Garfield County
Sheryl Bower
Community Development Department
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: Flying M Ranch Development on State Highway 82/County Road 154
Dear Mrs. Bower:
I am responding to Flying M Traffic Analysis dated March 2019 by FHU for the
intersection at CR 154 and Hwy 82. This isn't the first time CDOT has commented
on this project. CDOT has provided comments on SPAA-08-18-8675, PUDA-08-
18-8676 on February 8, 2019. The applicant updated their traffic analysis and
sent it to CDOT on March 26, 2019. CDOT responded by email on April 5, 2019
on updated traffic study. These correspondences have been included in the
attachments in the letter.
I want to clarify CDOT position on the Flying M Ranch development. The updated
study states that the development will only increase the traffic by 18.5% based
upon the current access permit (#316048). CDOT does agree that development
traffic is only increased by 18.5% of the total CR 154 traffic. The State Highway
Access Code states that an access permit is required when there is a major change
in use. The Code defines this major change as a 20% change in use. Therefore,
CDOT can't require a new access permit due to a major change in use.
It is CDOT opinion, that Garfield County does have the right to ask the applicant
to apply for an access permit through the Garfield County land -use process. CDOT
recommends that the County should require Flying M Ranch to mitigate the
additional left -turn storage needed at SH -82 & CR 154 for the traffic from their
development.
222 South 6`h Street, Room 100, Grand Junction, CO 81501-2769 P 970.683.6284 F 970.683.6290 www.coloradodot.Info
County needs to recognize that SH -82 is an expressway, so the thru traffic on SH -
82 will always get priority. This means that all side streets (including CR 154)
should operate as efficiently as possible. The current configuration (-180-ft of dual
left -turn lane storage) will not maximize the amount of green -time that can be
dedicated to the CR 154. About 400 -ft of dual left -turn storage is needed to
maximize the green -time. Having the extra dual left -turn storage will help the
road users of CR 154 entering onto SH 82.
If you have any additional questions, please let me know.
Sincerely,
- 64/496M
Daniel Roussin
CDOT Region 3 Access Manager
Cc: Mark Bunnell, PE, R3 Traffic Resident Engineer (electronically)
Rebecca Atkins, PE, R3 Access Engineer (electronically)
Patrick Waller, Garfield County (electronically)
Roger Neal, PE, High Country Engineering (electronically)
Attachments
Email dated February 8, 2019 — Dan Roussin to Patrick Waller
Email dated March 26, 2019 — Roger Neal to Mark Bunnell
Email dated April 5, 2019 — Mark Bunnell to Roger Neal
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5/6/2019 State.co.us Executive Branch Mail - Re: FW: Garfield County Referral Request SPAR -08-18-8675, PUDA-08-18-8676
STATE OF
COLORADO
Attachments
Roussin - CDOT, Daniel <daniel.roussin@state.co.us>
Re: FW: Garfield County Referral Request SPAA-08-18-8675, PUDA-08-18-8676
1 message
Roussin • CDOT, Daniel <daniel.roussin@state.co.us> Fri, Feb 8, 2019 at 5:23 PM
To: Patrick Waller <pwaller@garfield-county.com>
Cc: "Bunnell - CDOT, Mark" <mark.bunnell@state.co.us>, Sheryl Bower <sbower@garfield-county.com>, Fred Jarman
<fjarman@garfield-county.com>
Patrick - Thank you for the opportunity to review the Garfield County Referral Request SPAA-08-18-8675, PUDA-08-18-
8676. It is also known Flying M Ranch development. CDOT has reviewed the traffic study by FHU dated October 2019
"Flying M Ranch". The study states in the conclusion that no permit is needed. However, CDOT believes an access
permit is needed because the traffic study showed the queue results in Table 4 CR 154 should be widen for three
northbound lanes for at least 400 -ft. This would provide sufficient storage for the left-tum/thru/ traffic such that right -turns
would not be "stuck" in the left-tumfthru queue storage area.
It is also recommended that this property provide connectivity for the properties to the north as shown in the 2012 ACP. I
have attached the SH 82 ACP plan. It shows there should be connection for the properties to the west to CR 154 (Old
SH 82). I believe this connectivity is an important part of the planning roadway network for this area.
If you would like to discuss, please let me know.
thanks
Dan
Dan Roussin
Permit Unit Manager
Traffic and Safety
P 970.683.6284 I F 970.683.6290
222 South 6th Street, Room 100, Grand Junction, CO 81501
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On Mon, Jan 28, 2019 at 8:17 AM Patrick Waller <pwalier@garfield-county.com> wrote:
Thanks for the follow-up Dan. When do you think you all could have comments to us?
Patrick Waller
Senior Planner
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STATE OF
COLORADO
State.co.us Executive Branch Mail - Flying M Ranch
Roussin - CDOT, Daniel <daniel.roussin@state.co.us>
Flying M Ranch
1 message
Roger Neal <meal@hceng.com> Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 7:13 AM
To: "Bunnell - CDOT, Mark (mark.bunnell@state.co.us)" <mark.bunnell@state.co.us>
Cc: Robert Macgregor <rmac@dunrene.com>, "Douglas Pratte (landstudio2@comcast.net)" <landstudio2@comcast.net>,
"Chad Lee (clee@balcombgreen.com)" <clee@balcombgreen.com>, "Roussin - CDOT, Daniel"
<daniel.roussin@state.co.us>, Patrick Waller <pwaller@garfield-county.com>, "Philip.Dunham <philip.dunham@fhueng.com>
(philip.dunham@fhueng.com)" <philip.dunham@fhueng.com>
Mark,
Thanks for meeting with us today and discussing the intersection at CR 154 and Hwy 82.
We appreciate the opportunity to discuss CDOT's concerns and hope that with the proposed reductions we have an
acceptable path forward that will work with CDOT, Garfield County and the proposed development.
I have attached the pdf copy of the report we gave to you onsite and discussed with you. We have made some
significant reductions to the traffic volumes for the development. At the high end of daily trips we have reduced the daily
trips from 1967 daily trips to 1657 daily trips. We have also committed to reduce the am and pm peak hour trips to no
more than 139. We will be requiring a traffic evaluation at each Final Plat submitted to the County that will verify the
traffic stays within these limits.
We are locked into the County road impact fees and will be paying those fees as each phase develops. Currently the
first phase includes 36 eco -efficiency homes and a Hospice facility. The other phases are currently unknown and will
develop as the market dictates within the bounds of the PUD guide.
Currently we have committed to the addition of a pedestrian signal iocated at the Rio Grande trail crossing, and would
propose to add appropriate signage for no right turns onto Hwy 82 from CR154. We would also consider re -striping the
lanes to maximize the left tum movements.
We are currently preparing for the County Commissioners hearing and if possible we would like to have any response
comments back to us prior to our April 8th County Commissioner hearing to be able to provide feedback at this hearing.
If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to give us a call.
Roger Neal
Roger D. Neal, P.E.
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STATE OF
COLORADO
Re: Flying M Ranch
1 message
State.co.us Executive Branch Mail - Re: Flying M Ranch
Roussin - CDOT, Daniel <daniel.roussin@state.co.us>
Bunnell - CDOT, Mark <mark.bunnell@state.co.us> Fri, Apr 5, 2019 at 10:01 AM
To: Roger Neal <rneal@hceng.com>
Cc: Robert Macgregor <rmac@dunrene.com>, "Douglas Pratte (Iandstudio2@comcast.net)" <landstudio2@comcast.net>,
"Chad Lee (clee@balcombgreen.com)" <clee@balcombgreen.com>, "Roussin - CDOT, Daniel"
<daniel.roussin@state.co.us>, Patrick Waller <pwaller@garfield-county.com>, "Philip.Dunham <philip.dunham@fhueng.com>
(philip.dunham@fhueng.com)" <philip.dunham@fhueng.com>
Roger,
I reviewed the revised Traffic Impact Assessment dated March 2019; below are some initial comments. I may have more
comments later when the Study is resubmitted to address these comments.
* The background traffic needs to include the full build -out of the existing school; as I understand, the school is only
operating at —70% capacity right now.
* The project needs to mitigate the impact of the traffic that it will add to the SH -82 and CR 154 intersection. At a
minimum, the project will need to increase the dual left -tum storage capacity at the intersection to accommodate the
project traffic. The TIS does not include the queuing results for the Long -Term Background condition, so I can't determine
the queuing difference between the Background condition and the Total condition.
* The current traffic analysis shows the queue extending back almost to the Rio Grande Trail crossing. Once the build -out
of the existing school is accounted for, the forecasted queue will most likely extend beyond the Trail crossing. As we
discussed in the field, if the County is committed to realigning CR 154 and grade -separating the Rio Grande Trail, then it
may not make sense for the developer to spend money increasing the queue storage on CR 154. CDOT, the County, and
the Developer should discuss this in more detail to determine how likely the County is to realign CR 154, and how the
developer could contribute to that in lieu of extending the dual left -tum lanes.
* It is CDOTs opinion that the operational issues (i.e. long delays and queuing) will cause safety issues; therefore, a new
access permit will be required for this project.
* I want reiterate that CDOT supports providing a roadway thru this property to connect the property to the north to CR
154.
Thanks,
Mark Bunnell, PE, PTOE
Resident Engineer
Region 3 Traffic and Safety
COLORADO
Department of Transportation
Division of Engineering.
Design and Construction
P 970.683.6276 1 C 970.640.2677
222 6th Street, Room 100 Grand Junction, CO 81501
mark.bunnell@state.co.us 1 www.codot.gov 1 www.cotrip.org
On Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 7:13 AM Roger Neal <rneal@hceng.com> wrote:
Mark,
Thanks for meeting with us today and discussing the intersection at CR 154 and Hwy 82.
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EXHIBIT
EXCERPTS FROM GARFIELD COUNTY LUDC
Rural Zone District
3-101. ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONE DISTRICTS.
The following zone districts are established.
A. Rural (R).
The Rural Zone District is comprised of the County's rural residential areas, agricultural
resource lands, agricultural production areas, and natural resource areas. Uses,
densities, and standards established for this zone district are intended to protect the
existing character of the area from uncontrolled and unmitigated residential. commercial,
and industrial use. The zone district provides for the use of natural resources,
recreational development, rural residential, and other uses.
Requirement for Land Use Changes
The following standards apply to all proposed Land Use Changes, including divisions of land,
unless elsewhere in this Code a use is explicitly exempt from one or more standards.
7-103. COMPATIBILITY.
The nature, scale, and intensity of the proposed use are compatible with adjacent land uses.
Flying M Ranch Development Summary
The developer of Flying M Ranch has filed a major subdivision application and a planned unit
development (PUD) application. The proposal is to subdivide the approximately 33 acres into 13 Tots via
the subdivision process. The PUD will then create five zone districts, and within each zone district
various use will be permitted.
Zone District 1— Business Park
• Lots Al, A2, A3, A4 totaling approximately 4.28 acres
• Overview of Permitted Use: 35,000 square feet of business park and 4 business park residential
dwelling units
• Specific Permitted Uses: Veterinary clinic, kennel, riding stable, vehicle and equipment repair
business, storage facility, mini storage facility, professional office, retail/wholesale business,
service business, fabrication business, eating or drinking establishment, Laundromat, car wash,
parking lot or parking garage, park and ride, recycling collection center, bus stop, business park
residential dwelling unit, and accessory uses that are associated with and supportive, secondary,
and subordinate to the permitted uses in Zone District 1.
• Maximum Building Height: 35 feet
Zone District 2 - Residential
• Lots B, C1, C2, and C3 totaling approximately 12.18 acres
• Overview of Permitted Use: 96 dwelling units and 1,800 square foot community center or
accessory use.
• Specific Permitted Uses: Single family dwelling unit, attached dwelling unit, multi -unit dwelling
unit, eco efficiency home (eco home), cohousing unit, residential rental unit, home
office/business, outdoor recreation, neighborhood community center, community gardens, bus
stop, and accessory uses.
• Maximum Building Height:
o 35 feet for single family dwelling unit, attached dwelling unit, multi -unit dwelling unit,
cohousing unit, home office/business, neighborhood community center
o 25 feet for eco efficiency homes (eco homes)
Zone District 3 — Community Service Facility or Residential
• Lots D, E, and F totaling approximately 11.77 acres
• Overview of Permitted Use: Permitted Use: 120,000 square feet of community service facility or
128 dwelling units. A proportional mix of community service facility to residential use is
permitted at a ratio of 937.5 square feet of community service facility to 1 dwelling unit
• Specific Permitted Uses:
o Community Service Facility: Hospice facility, assisted living facility, educational facility,
adult day care facility, child care center, outdoor recreational facilities, trails, outdoor
recreation, community garden, community gatherings, special events lasting less than 3
days, ancillary shipping and receiving, and bus stop
o Residential: Single family dwelling unit, attached dwelling unit, multi -unit dwelling unit,
eco efficiency home (eco home), cohousing unit, residential rental unit, home
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office/business, outdoor recreation, neighborhood community center, community
gardens, bus stop, and accessory uses.
• Maximum Building Height:
o 42 feet for community service facility
o 35 feet for single family dwelling unit, attached dwelling unit, multi -unit dwelling unit,
cohousing unit, home office/business, neighborhood community center
o 25 feet for eco efficiency homes (eco homes)
Zone District 4 — Hillside Open Space
• Lot G totaling about 3.28 acres
• Specific Permitted Uses: Trails, wildlife friendly fencing, landscape and irrigation
Zone District 5 — Access/Utilities/Parking
• Specific Permitted Uses: Motor vehicle roads, driveways, trails, motor vehicle parking, bicycle
parking, underground utilities, landscape, irrigation, and bus stop
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Flying M Proposal - Area Properties Densities and Heights
WESTBANK RANCH
192
Acres
Single Family
Residential/ADU
142
Permitted Use
Single Family Residential
Units
Max Height
100
Units Per Acre
0.70
Max Height
25
WESTBANK MESA
192
Acres
Single Family
Residential/ADU
281
Permitted Use
Single Family Residential
Units
Max Height
63
Units Per Acre
0.22
Max Height
25
PREHM RANCH
Acres
192
Permitted Use
Single Family
Residential/ADU
Units
16
Units Per Acre
0.08
Max Height
25
JACKSON FAMILY RANCH
Acres
137
Permitted Use
Residential /Agricultural
Units
3
Units Per Acre
0.02
COMBINED SURROUNDING AREAS
Acres
816
Permitted Use
Residential /Agricultural
Units
182
Units Per Acre
0.22
Max Height
25
**
FLYING M
Acres
Permitted Use
33.9
Multiple
Units
228
Units Per Acre
6.73
Max Height
25/35/42
Zone 2
Acres
12.1
Permitted Use
Residential/Community
Center
Units
96
Units Per Acre
7.93
Max Height
25-35
Zone 3
Acres
11.7
Permitted Use
Community Service
Facility or Residential
Units
128
Units Per Acre
10.94
Max Height
25/35/42
Zone 2 and 3 Combined
Acres
23.8
Permitted Use
Residential
Units
224
Units Per Acre
9.41
Max Height
25/35/42
* Not including additional open space of Ironbridge Golf Course
** Potential number at full buildout, 8 residences and 8 ADUs
*** Not accounting for part of property in River, and required River setback
Flying M Proposal - Area Properties
City of Glenwood Springs Boundaries
4/6/2019, 4:40:47 PM
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Zone Districts
M1 - Mixed Use Corridor (formerly C/1)
- CO - Commercial (formerly C/3)
RE - Resort (formerly C/4)
HP - Hillside Preservation
11 - Light Industrial (formerly I/L)
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Flying M Ranch Major Subdivision Sketch Plan Application
December 21, 2017
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Patrick Waller
From: landstudio2@comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 7:51 PM
To: Sheryl Bower
Cc: Patrick Waller; Robert Macgregor; Roger Neal; Chad J. Lee
Subject: Road Impact Fees Estimate
Sheryl,
Below is an analysis of potential Road Impact Fees for the Flying M Ranch PUD. There is some variation
based on the land use flexibility that we are trying to provide within the PUD. Based on the calculation below
for two different scenarios, the Road Impact Fees are upwards of $400K. Hope this helps!
Doug
Scenario 1
Business Park Industrial (12.5K SF) $7,050
Business Park Office (12.5K SF) $20, 375
Business Park Residential (4 1,000 SF Units) $5,896
Eco Homes (36 800 SF Units) $26,136
Loft Condos (60 1,800 SF Units) $119,280
Community Service Facility (120K SF Institutional)$180,600
Patio Homes (28 1,800 SF units) $55,664
Total $415,001
Scenario 2
Business Park Industrial (12.5K SF) $7,050
Business Park Office (12.5K SF) $20, 375
Business Park Residential (4 1,000 SF Units) $5,896
Eco Homes (36 800 SF Units) $26,136
Loft Condos (60 1,800 SF Units) $119,280
Multi Family Residential (100 1,800 SF Units) $198,800
Patio Homes (28 1,800 SF units) $55,664
Total $433,201
Douglas Pratte, ASLA
The Land Studio, Inc.
365 River Bend Way
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
(970) 927-3690 Office
(970) 948-6033 Mobile
(970) 230-9087 Fax
landstudio2(a)comcast.net
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South and North
benefit area
Road Impact fees
Development
type
square feet
Fee
East benefit
area
Residential (Per dwelling by square feet of finished floor areas)
Resident al
900 or less
901 to 1.400
1,401 to 1.900
1.901 to 2.400
2.401 and
greater
5726
51.474
51.988
52.385
52.703
5486
5986
51.332
51.598
51.811
Non-residential (per 1,000 square feet of floor area)
Industrial
Commercial
Institutional
Office & other
services
per 1,000 sq. ft.
per 1,000 sq. ft.
per 1,000 sq. ft.
per 1,000 sq. ft.
5564
53.766
51.505
5379
S2.523
51.008
51.630 51.092
EXHIBIT
Policy 01-15
Grading Permits and Final Plats/Land Use Change Permits
October 20, 2015
In the case of a land use change permit or a final plat, an additional discrete permit for grading is not
necessary. The information contained in the preliminary plan/final plat is comprehensive and includes
grading, drainage and erosion control, etc. This set of information, as submitted with a land use review,
is much more robust than what is required with a grading permit; a permit which does not include
review of drainage issues. Therefore, the approval of a final plat or land use change permit and the
submittal of financial security as may be required, allows the applicant to move forward with the plans
as submitted through that review without submitting for and receiving a separate grading permit.
Only in the rare case where the Director approves a project to move forward with grading prior to the
issuance of final plat or land use change permit, a grading permit with appropriate financial security
would be issued.
Patrick Waller
From: landstudio2@comcast.net
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2019 12:35 PM
To: Patrick Waller
Cc: Chad J. Lee; Roger Neal; Robert Macgregor
Subject: [External] Re: COA Changes
Attachments: FLYING M RANCH PREL PLAN SUGGESTED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 5-10-19.docx;
FLYING M RANCH PUD SUGGESTED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 5-10-19.docx
EXHIBIT
[Lc
Patrick,
I have made changes to the Flying M Recommended COA per the following. The MS Word documents are
attached. Please call this afternoon to discuss as needed.
Changes to Flying M Preliminary Plan COA:
40) The upper access shall be required to be gated for emergency access to the satisfaction of the Glenwood
Springs Fire Department and County Road and Bridge. The road shall be constructed to the standards and in the
location as indicated in the initial application excepting the requirement for an asphalt road with curb and
gutter. A gravel class 6 roadbed will be constructed in lieu of the asphalt road with curb and gutter. A
driveway permit shall be required. Once Parcels B, Cl, C2, C3, D, and E, are built -out, and/or at the discretion
of the Community Development Director, the traffic impact of the development shall be re-evaluated by
Garfield County and the access may be opened to use by the public.
Changes to Flying M PUD COA:
3. No development specifically related to the PUD shall be permitted unless the subject parcel has received
Final Plat approval excepting that earthmoving for Parcel B may commence prior to Final Plat approval.
Douglas Pratte, ASLA
The Land Studio, Inc.
365 River Bend Way
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
(970) 927-3690 Office
(970) 948-6033 Mobile
(970) 230-9087 Fax
landstudio2(a�comcast.net
On May 10, 2019, at 7:49 AM, Patrick Waller <pwaller@garfield-county.com> wrote:
Hi Doug and Chad,
Would you all mind sending over any proposed changes that you have by the end of the day? That way I
can make sure they are in the packet moving forward to the Board.
Thanks and let me know if you have any questions,
Patrick Waller
t
Board of County Commissioners — May 20, 2019
Flying M Ranch- PUD
FLYING M RANCH PUD SUGGESTED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. All representations of the Applicant, either in testimony or the submitted application
materials, shall be considered conditions of approval unless specifically altered by the
Board of County Commissioners.
2. The development of subject parcels shall comply with all applicable Local, State, and
Federal rules and regulations and all necessary permits shall be obtained.
3. No development specifically related to the PUD shall be permitted unless the subject
parcel has received Final Plat approval excepting that earthmoving for Parcel B may
commence prior to Final Plat approval.
Conditions Prior to BOCC Signature of the PUD
4. Prior to the BOCC signature on the PUD Map, the applicant shall complete an Amended
Final Plat and Boundary Line Adjustment with the Roaring Fork School District property to
reflect the boundaries of the property as submitted for this application. An Amended Final
Plat shall also be completed to locate the easement for the river access trail entirely on
the Applicant's property as referenced in the Preliminary Plan approvals.
5. Prior to the BOCC signature on the PUD Map, the applicant shall update the PUD Guide
to reflect the following comments:
a. Parking Standards for Eco Efficiency Home Units, Multi -Unit Dwelling Units, and
Attached Dwelling Units shall include, in addition to two spaces per unit, one guest
space for every three units at a minimum. When any calculation of the number of
required off-street parking spaces results in a fractional space being required, such
fraction shall be rounded up to the next higher number of spaces.
b. The Building Height of Single -Family Dwelling Units shall be decreased to 25 feet.
c. Definitions shall be included for service business, retail/wholesale business,
veterinary clinic, and community gardens. The new definitions shall be acceptable
to Garfield County Community Development.
d. The Building Height shall be reduced to 30' for Parcels D, E, and F. The PUD
Guide shall also reflect that this 30' building height limit must consist of no more
than 2 stories of floor area above existing grade. Additional floor area beyond the
2 stories above existing grade will be allowed below the elevation of existing grade.
e. The Flying M Ranch Design Guidelines shall be updated to require low berms or
walls with vegetation to be used for the screening of car headlights from parking
areas on Parcels D, E, and F that may be visible from neighboring properties.
f. The Eco Efficiency Home definition shall be updated to reflect that it is considered
a dwelling unit.
g. The Kennel use shall be required to comply with Garfield County Land Use and
Development Code Standards specifically related to kennels.
h. The maximum Peak Hour Vehicles allowed from the site (139 AM Peak Hour
Vehicle Trips and 139 PM Peak Hour Vehicle Trips) shall be included in the PUD
guide.
i. Minimum Traffic generation numbers shall be assigned to each parcel in the PUD
guide.
j. Traffic reports shall be provided prior to each Building Permit indicating the total
Peak Hour Vehicles generated by that phase, the total Peak Hour Vehicles
generated from the development to that date, and the remaining non -allocated
trips. No development shall be authorized that exceeds the maximum Peak Hour
Vehicles or leaves a parcel with less than the allocated traffic minimum.
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k. Bike parking acceptable to the Community Development Department shall be
required for uses in the Business Park Zone District.Units shall be located to
anticipate future Subdivision with regards to dimensional requirements for that
particular unit type.
I. Building height in the Community Service Facility Zone District shall be limited to
35 feet.
m. The minimum lot size shall be 700 square feet for the Eco -Efficiency Homes.
n. More than one residential unit may be permitted on a parcel, provided that all
dimensional requirements allowing for future subdivision are adhered to.
6. The PUD Map shall be updated to change the parcel designated as Open Space to Zone
District 4, Hillside Open Space.
7. Prior to the BOCC signature on the PUD Map, the applicant shall update the covenants to
provide an internal enforcement and complaint handling process exclusive of Garfield
County for the Residential Rental Unit use. The updated language will be reviewed and
accepted by the Community Development Department.
8. The applicant shall supply a PUD Map acceptable to the Community Development
Department prior to the BOCC signature on the Map. The PUD Map shall be evaluated by
the Community Development Department for conformance with Land Use and
Development Code requirements.
9. Prior to the BOCC signature on the PUD Map, a Development Agreement shall be signed
by the BOCC and the Applicant that memorializes the phasing of the project.
a. The applicant shall update the development agreement to reflect the 10 -year build
out that was identified in the phasing letter.
2
Patrick Waller
From: landstudio2@comcast.net
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2019 12:35 PM
To: Patrick Waller
Cc: Chad J. Lee; Roger Neal; Robert Macgregor
Subject: [External] Re: COA Changes
Attachments: FLYING M RANCH PREL PLAN SUGGESTED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 5-10-19.docx;
FLYING M RANCH PUD SUGGESTED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 5-10-19.docx
EXHIBIT
Patrick,
I have made changes to the Flying M Recommended COA per the following. The MS Word documents are
attached. Please call this afternoon to discuss as needed.
Changes to Flying M Preliminary Plan COA:
40) The upper access shall be required to be gated for emergency access to the satisfaction of the Glenwood
Springs Fire Department and County Road and Bridge. The road shall be constructed to the standards and in the
location as indicated in the initial application excepting the requirement for an asphalt road with curb and
gutter. A gravel class 6 roadbed will be constructed in lieu of the asphalt road with curb and gutter. A
driveway permit shall be required. Once Parcels B, Cl, C2, C3, D, and E, are built -out, and/or at the discretion
of the Community Development Director, the traffic impact of the development shall be re-evaluated by
Garfield County and the access may be opened to use by the public.
Changes to Flying M PUD COA:
3. No development specifically related to the PUD shall be permitted unless the subject parcel has received
Final Plat approval excepting that earthmoving for Parcel B may commence prior to Final Plat approval.
Douglas Pratte, ASLA
The Land Studio, Inc.
365 River Bend Way
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
(970) 927-3690 Office
(970) 948-6033 Mobile
(970) 230-9087 Fax
landstudio2@,comcast.net
On May 10, 2019, at 7:49 AM, Patrick Waller <pwallerAgarfield-county.com> wrote:
Hi Doug and Chad,
Would you all mind sending over any proposed changes that you have by the end of the day? That way I
can make sure they are in the packet moving forward to the Board.
Thanks and let me know if you have any questions,
Patrick Waller
1
Board of County Commissioners - May 20, 2019
Flying M Ranch — Preliminary Plan
FLYING M RANCH PRELIMINARY PLAN SUGGESTED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1) All representations of the Applicant, either in testimony or through submitted application
materials, shall be considered conditions of approval unless specifically altered by the Board
of County Commissioners.
2) The development of subject parcels shall comply with all applicable Local, State, and Federal
rules and regulations and all necessary permits shall be obtained.
Conditions Prior to Final Plat Approval:
Transportation:
3) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall provide a demonstration that an
easement has been granted through the Roaring Fork School District property for the
emergency access loop.
4) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall provide a demonstration that an
easement has been granted through the Roaring Fork School District property to connect
the Rio Grande trail to the proposed river trail.
a) Applicant's proposed river trail improvements for Phase I, including the path along the
Roaring Fork River from Parcel B to halfway across Parcel D, shall be installed as part of
the first Final Plat and may be secured by the Subdivision Improvements
Agreement. Future trail extensions, including through Parcels E and F shall occur as such
parcels are final platted. The connection to the RFTA trail shall be completed as part of
the Final Plat of Parcel F.
5) Prior to approval of the Second Phase of the Final Plat, the applicant shall apply for and
receive a CDOT access permit, if necessary, be granted a Notice to Proceed for any
improvements that are required, if necessary, and provide a demonstration that the
improvements have been accepted by CDOT.
6) Applicant, Eastbank, LLC shall work in good faith with the Roaring Fork RE -1 School District
to attempt to obtain an easement through the Roaring Fork School District property along the
emergency access road in anticipation of the development of an access road from the
properties to the north, but securing such easement shall not be necessary for approval.
a) If the easement is obtained, the applicant shall also be required to provide an access
easement from the boundary of Parcel F to the northern parcel access easement
referenced in Condition 6. This easement shall be acceptable to Garfield County
Community Development, the County Attorney's Office and the Garfield County
designated engineer.
7) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall update preliminary PUD documents
to commit and show a sidewalk of a minimum of four feet in width for Parcels/Lots B, C1, C2,
C3, D, E, and F. Sidewalks shall be required on both sides of the roads for Parcels/Lots B,
C1, C2, C3, D, E, and F when there is PUD development on both sides. Sidewalks shall be
built at the time of Final Plat for each parcel. The sidewalks shall not be maintained by the
County. No sidewalks are required along Flying M Ranch Road from the School entrance
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drive to CR154, the Upper Access Road from the Lower Access intersection up to CR 154, or
on the PUD side of County Road 154.
a) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall provide a sidewalk maintenance
agreement and a trail maintenance agreement acceptable to Community Development
and the County Attorney's Office.
8) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall update engineering documents to
show a soft trail a minimum of four feet in width where the River Trail is proposed for Parcels
B, C1, C2, C3, D, E, and F, and provide a trail maintenance agreement acceptable to
Community Development and the County Attorney's Office.
9) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat or as secured by the initial Subdivision Improvements
Agreement, the applicant shall install additional signage and push-button flashing pedestrian
signs for trail users on either side of the Rio Grande trail crossing of County Road 154. This
work shall be completed in conjunction with RFTA and Garfield County Road and Bridge. A
demonstration of conformance with this condition shall be provided by RFTA and the Garfield
County Road and Bridge Department.
10) Prior to the approval of the first Final Plat, for the roadways identified by the Garfield County
designated engineer, the applicant shall either submit a Waiver Request for article 7-107
Roadway Standards, or update the engineering documents to demonstrate that the roadway
meets those standards. This condition shall be reviewed and accepted by the Garfield County
designated engineer.
11) Prior to the approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall assign traffic generation
minimums to all parcels in the proposed development in the form of Peak Hour Vehicles. The
traffic generation minimums shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development
Department and the County Referral Engineer. Documentation of the traffic generation
minimums shall be included in the PUD guide..
Utilities and Engineering:
12) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall update the notes on engineering
documents to reflect the most up-to-date studies.
13) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall update engineering documents to
show that there will be no excavation below current existing grade in the River Trail easement
on Parcels D, E, and F.
14) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall update the engineering documents
as required by the Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District. Compliance with this condition
shall be reviewed and accepted by the Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District Engineer.
A demonstration of compliance with this condition shall be provided by the Roaring Fork Water
and Sanitation District.
a) All Final Plats will be referred to the Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District (RFWSD)
and the applicant shall be required to comply with the District's regulations. The applicant
shall supply all easements required by the RFWSD on all Final Plats.
15) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall update engineering documents
and/or provide other evidence to address the Garfield County designated engineer's
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comments, dated January 25, 2019 as provided in Exhibit 15 of this Staff Report.
Demonstration of compliance with this condition shall be reviewed and accepted by Garfield
County Community Development.
16) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall update engineering documents to
show an additional fire hydrant as requested by the Glenwood Springs Fire Department. A
demonstration of compliance with this condition shall be provided by the Glenwood Springs
Fire Department.
17) Prior to approval of the Final Plat, the applicant shall provide a statement from a professional
engineer, indicating whether or not drainage easements are needed on the subject properties.
If needed, the easements shall be included on any Final Plat.
18) Prior to approval of the Final Plat, the Improvements Agreement shall be updated to include
the requirement that the Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District Engineer shall review and
approve the following:
a) Security amounts
b) Partial releases of security
c) Final releases of security
19) Prior to approval of the Final Plat, the applicant shall provide a demonstration that the existing
structure on proposed Lot A4 meets setback requirements, relocate the structure, or alter the
lot lines to show the structure is compliant.
Amended Final Plat and PUD Guide Requirements:
20) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall complete an Amended Final Plat
and Boundary Line Adjustment with the Roaring Fork School District property to reflect the
boundaries of the property as submitted for this application.
21) Prior to the approval of the first Final Plat, the PUD Guide and Map shall be approved and
recorded.
22) Prior to the approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall complete an Amended Final
Plat with the property to the southwest to ensure the easement access to the river is located
entirely on the Preliminary Plan property. Additionally, the applicant shall provide a
demonstration that the proposed easement extends to the Typical and Ordinary High Water
Mark of the Roaring Fork River.
Wetlands and Waterbodies:
23) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall complete wetlands analysis if
required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. If wetlands are found, the applicant
shall supply a plan to be reviewed and accepted by Garfield County and the Army Corps of
Engineers to ensure compliance with required regulations.
24) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall provide a public river access
easement for the portion of the property that borders the Roaring Fork River.
25) Prior to approval of the Final Plat, the applicant shall address potential floodplain issues on
the property through a Letter of Map Revision, a Letter of Map Amendment, and/or a County
Floodplain Permit. Compliance with this condition shall be reviewed and accepted by the
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Garfield County floodplain manager. A floodplain development permit may be required for the
river trail pending further information submitted to the Floodplain Manager.
26) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall provide additional information
acceptable to the Community Development Department indicating mitigation measures for the
sections of the river trail located within the required 35' waterbody setback. The applicant
should avoid development of the trail in the waterbody setback to the maximum extent
practicable, shall work with CPW on the trail design, and work to actively enhance riparian
vegetation. Possible mitigation options could include, but are not limited to decreased width
of sidewalk, lack of disturbance of riparian vegetation, addition of appropriate riparian
vegetation, and/or use of a permeable material for the trail.
Vegetation Management:
27) Prior to the approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall supply a management plan for
Russian Olives on the site that is acceptable to the Garfield County Vegetation Management
Department.
28) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall supply Garfield County Vegetation
Management with a calculation of the surface area of disturbance that will need to be
reseeded on the property. Vegetation Management will then determine if a revegetation
security is necessary. If determined necessary the security will be required prior to the Final
Plat.
29) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall supply Garfield County Community
Development with a completed Development Agreement for the project as a whole and an
Improvements Agreement for the particular proposed phase. These items shall be reviewed
and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
School Land Dedication
30) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall either execute an agreement
acceptable to the Board of County Commissioners and the County Attorney's Office, with
support from the RE -1 School District, that outlines the proposed School Impact Fee plan, or
the applicant shall pay school impact fees as required in the Land Use and Development
Code.
Covenants
31) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall update the Covenants for the
property to demonstrate compliance with Article 7-401 of the Land Use and Development
Code regarding Domestic Animal Control.
32) Final Plat Requirements:
a) A plat note shall be included on all final plats that indicates: "A site specific geotechnical
study shall be required prior to the issuance of any Building Permit. Development shall
follow the recommendations in that report."
b) Plat Notes A, B, C, D, E, F, I, and L as described in the County Resource Guide shall be
included on Final Plats
c) All final plats shall include required drainage easements.
d) The applicant shall include the following plat note on any Final Plat: "The property is
underlain by Eagle Valley Evaporite, and numerous sinkholes and soil -collapse
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occurrences have been identified within several thousand feet of the site. Sinkholes,
subsidence and ground deformation due to collapse of solution cavities and voids are a
serious concern in the Eagle Valley Evaporite. Infrequent sinkhole formation is still an
active geologic process in the Roaring Fork Valley, and ground subsidence related to the
dissolution of evaporate bedrock is an unpredictable risk that should not be ignored."
e) The applicant shall include the following plat note on any Final Plat: "Prior to the issuance
of a building permit, if required by the Glenwood Springs Fire Department, the applicant
shall supply an engineered fire truck turn -around for that parcel acceptable to the Fire
Department.
f) The applicant shall include the following plat note on any Final Plat: At the time of
Development of Parcel F, the emergency access loop shall be completed.
g) The applicant shall include the following plat note on any Final Plat: "Traffic generation
requirements are outlined in the PUD Guide"
h) The applicant shall include the following plat note on any Final Plat: An engineered, site
specific, grading and drainage plan shall be required for each parcel, prior to the issuance
of a Building Permit.
i) The River trail easement shall be clearly dedicated to the public on any Final Plat.
j) The applicant shall include a plat note indicating that the project is located near the
Glenwood Springs Airport.
Other Conditions:
33) The applicant shall comply with Colorado Parks and Wildlife Referral Comments as indicated
below:
a) Fencing on the property should be limited to only what is necessary, while leaving
movement corridors between building clusters. Any perimeter fencing should
follow CPW Wildlife Friendly fencing standards.
b) Bear conflicts have occurred in the Westbank neighborhood across the river. It is
required that facilities use locking bear -proof garbage containers or use a
centralized trash collection area that is secured.
34) Development of the site shall be consistent with the requirements detailed in the H -P Kumar
Preliminary Geotechnical Study, or as that study is updated.
35) Existing development on lots A2 and A4 shall be connected to Central Services as part of the
Final Plat process for those lots.
36) Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, compliance with requirements of the Land Use and
Development Code, including but not limited to building height, setbacks, lot coverage, and
floor area ratio, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and snow storage requirements shall be
verified.
37) Roof Materials shall be made of noncombustible materials or other materials as recommended
by the local fire agency.
38) Any fire truck turn around shall be kept clear as required by the Glenwood Springs Fire
Department, including but not limited to clear from parking and snow storage. Additional
signage may be required by the Fire Department to meet this condition.
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39) If the access from the northern parcels is built, the applicant shall be required to connect to
that access road by upgrading the emergency access to meet Garfield County Roadway
Standards. Once developed the road shall be available for use by the public.
40) The upper access shall be required to be gated for emergency access to the satisfaction of
the Glenwood Springs Fire Department and County Road and Bridge. The road shall be
constructed to the standards and in the location as indicated in the initial application excepting
the requirement for an asphalt road with curb and gutter. A gravel class 6 roadbed will be
constructed in lieu of the asphalt road with curb and gutter. A driveway permit shall be
required. Once Parcels B, C1, C2, C3, D, and E, are built -out, and/or at the discretion of the
Community Development Director, the traffic impact of the development shall be re-evaluated
by Garfield County and the access may be opened to use by the public.
41) As part of the Final Plat process for parcels C1, C2, and/or C3, (whichever is platted first) the
applicant shall install a flashing pedestrian beacon on either side of the cross walk at Flying
M Ranch Road and the school access road as indicated in the provided engineering
documents.
42) The applicant shall be required to meet the requirements of all utility providers for the project.
All easements as required shall be included on all Final Plats.
43) The applicant shall supply records to the Community Development Department indicating that
weed management work has been completed as required by the Garfield County Vegetation
Manager.
44) Development of the parcel shall comply with Colorado Geological Survey referral comments
including requirements for uncontrolled fill and subsidence hazards.
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Updated Recommended Conditions of Approval for PUD
This includes Staff's recommended changes to certain conditions, as well as Applicant proposed
changes that are not an issue for Staff.
EXHIBIT
)Ib
1. All representations of the Applicant, either in testimony or the submitted application
materials, shall be considered conditions of approval unless specifically altered by the
Board of County Commissioners.
2. The development of subject parcels shall comply with all applicable Local, State, and
Federal rules and regulations and all necessary permits shall be obtained.
3. No development specifically related to the PUD shall be permitted unless the subject
parcel has received Final Plat approval.
Conditions Prior to BOCC Signature of the PUD
4. Prior to the BOCC signature on the PUD Map, the applicant shall complete an Amended
Final Plat and Boundary Line Adjustment with the Roaring Fork School District property to
reflect the boundaries of the property as submitted for this application. An Amended Final
Plat shall also be completed to locate the easement for the river access trail entirely on
the Applicant's property as referenced in the Preliminary Plan approvals.
5. Prior to the BOCC signature on the PUD Map, the applicant shall update the PUD Guide
to reflect the following comments:
a. Parking Standards for Eco Efficiency Home Units, Multi -Unit Dwelling Units, and
Attached Dwelling Units shall include, in addition to two spaces per unit, one guest
space for every three units at a minimum. When any calculation of the number of
required off-street parking spaces results in a fractional space being required, such
fraction shall be rounded up to the next higher number of spaces.
b. The Building Height of Single -Family Dwelling Units shall be decreased to 25 feet.
c. Definitions shall be included for service business, retail/wholesale business,
veterinary clinic, and community gardens. The new definitions shall be acceptable
to Garfield County Community Development.
d. The Building Height shall be reduced to 30' for Parcels D, E, and F. The PUD
Guide shall also reflect that this 30' building height limit must consist of no more
than 2 stories of floor area above existing grade. Additional floor area beyond the
2 stories above existing grade will be allowed below the elevation of existing grade.
e. The Flying M Ranch Design Guidelines shall be updated to require low berms or
walls with vegetation to be used for the screening of car headlights from parking
areas on Parcels D, E, and F that may be visible from neighboring properties.
f. The Eco Efficiency Home definition shall be updated to reflect that it is considered
a dwelling unit.
g. The Kennel use shall be required to comply with Garfield County Land Use and
Development Code Standards specifically related to kennels.
h. The maximum Peak Hour Vehicles allowed from the site (139 AM Peak Hour
Vehicle Trips and 139 PM Peak Hour Vehicle Trips) shall be included in the PUD
guide.
i. Minimum Traffic generation numbers shall be assigned to each parcel in the PUD
guide.
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j. Traffic reports shall be provided prior to each Building Permit indicating the total
Peak Hour Vehicles generated by that phase, the total Peak Hour Vehicles actually
generated from the development to that date, and the remaining non -allocated
trips. No development shall be authorized that exceeds the maximum Peak Hour
Vehicles or leaves a parcel with less than the allocated traffic minimum.
k. Bike parking acceptable to the Community Development Department shall be
required for uses in the Business Park Zone District.
I. Units shall be located to anticipate future Subdivision with regards to dimensional
requirements for that particular unit type.
lice Facility Zone District shall be limited to
35 feet.
n. The minimum lot size shall be 700 square feet for the Eco -Efficiency Homes.
o. More than one residential unit may be permitted on a parcel, provided that all
dimensional requirements allowing for future subdivision are adhered to.
6. The PUD Map shall be updated to change the parcel designated as Open Space to Zone
District 4, Hillside Open Space.
7. Prior to the BOCC signature on the PUD Map, the applicant shall update the covenants to
provide an internal enforcement and complaint handling process exclusive of Garfield
County for the Residential Rental Unit use. The updated language will be reviewed and
accepted by the Community Development Department.
8. The applicant shall supply a PUD Map acceptable to the Community Development
Department prior to the BOCC signature on the Map. The PUD Map shall be evaluated by
the Community Development Department for conformance with Land Use and
Development Code requirements.
9. Prior to the BOCC signature on the PUD Map, a Development Agreement shall be signed
by the BOCC and the Applicant that memorializes the phasing of the project.
a. The applicant shall update the development agreement to reflect the 10 -year build
out that was identified in the phasing letter.
Board of County Commissioners — M
Flying M — Preli
Updated Recommended Conditions of Approval for Preliminary Plan
This includes Staff's recommended tweaks to certain conditions, as well as Applicant proposed
changes that are not an issue for Staff.
1) All representations of the Applicant, either in testimony or through submitted application
materials, shall be considered conditions of approval unless specifically altered by the Board
of County Commissioners,
EXHIBIT
2) The development of subject parcels shall comply with all applicable Local, State, and Federal
rules and regulations and all necessary permits shall be obtained.
Conditions Prior to Final Plat Approval:
Transportation:
3) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall provide a demonstration that an
easement has been granted through the Roaring Fork School District property for the
emergency access loop.
4) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall provide a demonstration that an
easement has been granted through the Roaring Fork School District property to connect
the Rio Grande trail to the proposed river trail.
a) Applicant's proposed river trail improvements for Phase I, including the path along the
Roaring Fork River from Parcel B to halfway across Parcel D, shall be installed as part of
the first Final Plat and may be secured by the Subdivision Improvements
Agreement. Future trail extensions, including through Parcels E and F shall occur as such
parcels are final platted. The connection to the RFTA trail shall be completed as part of
the Final Plat of Parcel F.
5) Prior to the approval of future phases, excluding the first phase of the development,
the traffic impact at the Highway 82 and CR 154 intersection shall be evaluated in a
public meeting. The applicant shall be required to provide an updated traffic report
describing existing conditions and anticipated traffic increases from the development.
If required by the Board of County Commissioners, the applicant shall be required to
obtain a CDOT access permit and install improvements at the Highway 82 and the CR
154 intersection to alleviate traffic queuing issues, including but not limited to widening
the County Road. If required, the improvements shall be installed as part of the
subsequent final plat process and shall be required to obtain all required permits and
approvals.
6) Applicant, Eastbank, LLC shall work in good faith with the Roaring Fork RE -1 School District
to attempt to obtain an easement through the Roaring Fork School District property along the
emergency access road in anticipation of the development of an access road from the
properties to the north, but securing such easement shall not be necessary for approval.
a) If the easement is obtained, the applicant shall also be required to provide an access
easement from the boundary of Parcel F to the northern parcel access easement
referenced in Condition 6. This easement shall be acceptable to Garfield County
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Community Development, the County Attorney's Office and the Garfield County
designated engineer.
7) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall update preliminary PUD documents
to commit and show a sidewalk of a minimum of four feet in width for Parcels/Lots B, C1, C2,
C3, D, E, and F. Sidewalks shall be required on both sides of the roads for Parcels/Lots B,
C1, C2, C3, D, E, and F when there is PUD development on both sides. Sidewalks shall be
built at the time of Final Plat for each parcel. The sidewalks shall not be maintained by the
County. No sidewalks are required along Flying M Ranch Road from the School entrance
drive to CR154, the Upper Access Road from the Lower Access intersection up to CR 154, or
on the PUD side of County Road 154.
a) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall provide a sidewalk maintenance
agreement and a trail maintenance agreement acceptable to Community Development
and the County Attorney's Office.
8) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall update engineering documents to
show a soft trail a minimum of four feet in width where the River Trail is proposed for Parcels
B, C1, C2, C3, D, E, and F, and provide a trail maintenance agreement acceptable to
Community Development and the County Attorney's Office.
9) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat or as secured by the initial Subdivision Improvements
Agreement, the applicant shall install additional signage and push-button flashing pedestrian
signs for trail users on either side of the Rio Grande trail crossing of County Road 154. This
work shall be completed in conjunction with RFTA and Garfield County Road and Bridge. A
demonstration of conformance with this condition shall be provided by RFTA and the Garfield
County Road and Bridge Department.
10) Prior to the approval of the first Final Plat, for the roadways identified by the Garfield County
designated engineer, the applicant shall either submit a Waiver Request for article 7-107
Roadway Standards, or update the engineering documents to demonstrate that the roadway
meets those standards. This condition shall be reviewed and accepted by the Garfield County
designated engineer.
11) Prior to the approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall assign traffic generation
minimums to all parcels in the proposed development in the form of Peak Hour Vehicles. The
traffic generation minimums shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development
Department and the County Referral Engineer. Documentation of the traffic generation
minimums shall be included in the PUD guide.
Utilities and Engineering:
12) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall update the notes on engineering
documents to reflect the most up-to-date studies.
13) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall update engineering documents to
show that there will be no excavation below current existing grade in the River Trail easement
on Parcels D, E, and F.
14) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall update the engineering documents
as required by the Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District. Compliance with this condition
shall be reviewed and accepted by the Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District Engineer.
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A demonstration of compliance with this condition shall be provided by the Roaring Fork Water
and Sanitation District.
a) All Final Plats will be referred to the Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District (RFWSD)
and the applicant shall be required to comply with the District's regulations. The applicant
shall supply all easements required by the RFWSD on all Final Plats.
15) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall update engineering documents
and/or provide other evidence to address the Garfield County designated engineer's
comments, dated January 25, 2019 as provided in Exhibit 15 of this Staff Report.
Demonstration of compliance with this condition shall be reviewed and accepted by Garfield
County Community Development.
16) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall update engineering documents to
show an additional fire hydrant as requested by the Glenwood Springs Fire Department. A
demonstration of compliance with this condition shall be provided by the Glenwood Springs
Fire Department.
17) Prior to approval of the Final Plat, the applicant shall provide a statement from a professional
engineer, indicating whether or not drainage easements are needed on the subject properties.
If needed, the easements shall be included on any Final Plat.
18) Prior to approval of the Final Plat, the Improvements Agreement shall be updated to include
the requirement that the Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District Engineer shall review and
approve the following:
a) Security amounts
b) Partial releases of security
c) Final releases of security
19) Prior to approval of the Final Plat, the applicant shall provide a demonstration that the existing
structure on proposed Lot A4 meets setback requirements, relocate the structure, or alter the
lot lines to show the structure is compliant.
Amended Final Plat and PUD Guide Requirements:
20) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall complete an Amended Final Plat
and Boundary Line Adjustment with the Roaring Fork School District property to reflect the
boundaries of the property as submitted for this application.
21) Prior to the approval of the first Final Plat, the PUD Guide and Map shall be approved and
recorded.
22) Prior to the approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall complete an Amended Final
Plat with the property to the southwest to ensure the easement access to the river is located
entirely on the Preliminary Plan property. Additionally, the applicant shall provide a
demonstration that the proposed easement extends to the Typical and Ordinary High Water
Mark of the Roaring Fork River.
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Wetlands and Waterbodies:
23) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall complete wetlands analysis if
required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. If wetlands are found, the applicant
shall supply a plan to be reviewed and accepted by Garfield County and the Army Corps of
Engineers to ensure compliance with required regulations.
24) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall provide a public river access
easement for the portion of the property that borders the Roaring Fork River.
25) Prior to approval of the Final Plat, the applicant shall address potential floodplain issues on
the property through a Letter of Map Revision, a Letter of Map Amendment, and/or a County
Floodplain Permit. Compliance with this condition shall be reviewed and accepted by the
Garfield County floodplain manager. A floodplain development permit may be required for the
river trail pending further information submitted to the Floodplain Manager.
26) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall provide additional information
acceptable to the Community Development Department indicating mitigation measures for the
sections of the river trail located within the required 35' waterbody setback. The applicant
should avoid development of the trail in the waterbody setback to the maximum extent
practicable, shall work with CPW on the trail design, and work to actively enhance riparian
vegetation. Possible mitigation options could include, but are not limited to decreased width
of sidewalk, lack of disturbance of riparian vegetation, addition of appropriate riparian
vegetation, and/or use of a permeable material for the trail.
Vegetation Management:
27) Prior to the approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall supply a management plan for
Russian Olives on the site that is acceptable to the Garfield County Vegetation Management
Department.
28) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall supply Garfield County Vegetation
Management with a calculation of the surface area of disturbance that will need to be
reseeded on the property. Vegetation Management will then determine if a revegetation
security is necessary. If determined necessary the security will be required prior to the Final
Plat.
29) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall supply Garfield County Community
Development with a completed Development Agreement for the project as a whole and an
Improvements Agreement for the particular proposed phase. These items shall be reviewed
and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
School Land Dedication
30) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall either execute an agreement
acceptable to the Board of County Commissioners and the County Attorney's Office, with
support from the RE -1 School District, that outlines the proposed School Impact Fee plan, or
the applicant shall pay school impact fees as required in the Land Use and Development
Code.
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Covenants
31) Prior to approval of the first Final Plat, the applicant shall update the Covenants for the
property to demonstrate compliance with Article 7-401 of the Land Use and Development
Code regarding Domestic Animal Control.
32) Final Plat Requirements:
a) A plat note shall be included on all final plats that indicates: "A site specific geotechnical
study shall be required prior to the issuance of any Building Permit. Development shall
follow the recommendations in that report."
b) Plat Notes A, B, C, D, E, F, I, and L as described in the County Resource Guide shall be
included on Final Plats
c) All final plats shall include required drainage easements.
d) The applicant shall include the following plat note on any Final Plat: "The property is
underlain by Eagle Valley Evaporite, and numerous sinkholes and soil -collapse
occurrences have been identified within several thousand feet of the site. Sinkholes,
subsidence and ground deformation due to collapse of solution cavities and voids are a
serious concern in the Eagle Valley Evaporite. Infrequent sinkhole formation is still an
active geologic process in the Roaring Fork Valley, and ground subsidence related to the
dissolution of evaporate bedrock is an unpredictable risk that should not be ignored."
e) The applicant shall include the following plat note on any Final Plat: "Prior to the issuance
of a building permit, if required by the Glenwood Springs Fire Department, the applicant
shall supply an engineered fire truck turn -around for that parcel acceptable to the Fire
Department.
f) The applicant shall include the following plat note on any Final Plat: At the time of
Development of Parcel F, the emergency access loop shall be completed.
g) The applicant shall include the following plat note on any Final Plat: "Traffic generation
requirements are outlined in the PUD Guide"
h) The applicant shall include the following plat note on any Final Plat: An engineered, site
specific, grading and drainage plan shall be required for each parcel, prior to the issuance
of a Building Permit.
i) The River trail easement shall be clearly dedicated to the public on any Final Plat.
j) The applicant shall include a plat note indicating that the project is located near the
Glenwood Springs Airport.
Other Conditions:
33) The applicant shall comply with Colorado Parks and Wildlife Referral Comments as indicated
below:
a) Fencing on the property should be limited to only what is necessary, while leaving
movement corridors between building clusters. Any perimeter fencing should
follow CPW Wildlife Friendly fencing standards.
b) Bear conflicts have occurred in the Westbank neighborhood across the river. It is
required that facilities use locking bear -proof garbage containers or use a
centralized trash collection area that is secured.
34) Development of the site shall be consistent with the requirements detailed in the H -P Kumar
Preliminary Geotechnical Study, or as that study is updated.
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35) Existing development on lots A2 and A4 shall be connected to Central Services as part of the
Final Plat process for those lots.
36) Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, compliance with requirements of the Land Use and
Development Code, including but not limited to building height, setbacks, lot coverage, and
floor area ratio, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and snow storage requirements shall be
verified.
37) Roof Materials shall be made of noncombustible materials or other materials as recommended
by the local fire agency.
38) Any fire truck turn around shall be kept clear as required by the Glenwood Springs Fire
Department, including but not limited to clear from parking and snow storage. Additional
signage may be required by the Fire Department to meet this condition.
39) If the access from the northern parcels is built, the applicant shall be required to connect to
that access road by upgrading the emergency access to meet Garfield County Roadway
Standards. Once developed the road shall be available for use by the public.
40)The upper access shall be required to be gated for emergency access to the
satisfaction of the Glenwood Springs Fire Department and County Road and Bridge.
The road shall be constructed to the standards and in the location as indicated in the
initial application excepting the requirement for an asphalt road with curb and gutter. A
gravel class 6 roadbed will be constructed in lieu of the asphalt road with curb and
gutter. A driveway permit shall be required. Once Parcels B, C1, C2, C3, D, and E,
are built -out, and/or at the discretion of the Community Development Director,
the traffic impact of the development shall be re-evaluated by Garfield County and the
access may be opened to use by the public. If the BOCC determines that opening of
the access to the public is necessary to address traffic congestion, the applicant shall
be required to upgrade the road to meet County requirements. Prior to the first Final
Plat, the applicant shall supply an emergency access maintenance agreement
acceptable to Garfield County Community Development.
41) As part of the Final Plat process for parcels C1, C2, and/or C3, (whichever is platted first) the
applicant shall install a flashing pedestrian beacon on either side of the cross walk at Flying
M Ranch Road and the school access road as indicated in the provided engineering
documents.
42) The applicant shall be required to meet the requirements of all utility providers for the project.
All easements as required shall be included on all Final Plats.
43) The applicant shall supply records to the Community Development Department indicating that
weed management work has been completed as required by the Garfield County Vegetation
Manager.
44) Development of the parcel shall comply with Colorado Geological Survey referral comments
including requirements for uncontrolled fill and subsidence hazards.
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Patrick Waller
From: Wyatt Keesbery
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2019 1:14 PM
To: Patrick Waller
Subject: Flying M Ranch
Patrick,
EXHIBIT
After reviewing the CDOT letter, I have the following suggestion.
I suggest we do not require them to do anything upfront for this initial phase, but for future development, have the
ability to look at the Hwy 82 and CR 154 intersection and the traffic data before each additional phase. At that time we
can determine weather or not the intersection needs to be addressed by the applicant.
Wyatt
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0298 CR 333A
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Office,* 970-625-8601
Cell:970-309-6073
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EXHIBIT
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Garfield County
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Patrick Waller, Senior Planner
DATE: May 20, 2019
SUBJECT: Application Updates and Staff Analysis
BACKGROUND
Eastbank LLC has applied for both a Planned Unit Development and Preliminary Plan
approval on a property located at 3927 County Road 154, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601.
The application was originally heard in front of the Board of County Commissioners on
April 8th, continued until May 6th, and continued again to May 20th for Staff to address
CDOT comments. Since that time Staff has received CDOT referral comments regarding
the intersection with Highway 82 and County Road 154, as well as some additional
applicant requested adjustments to conditions.
This Memorandum includes Staff Analysis of the new information submitted.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Change to Condition 5 Preliminary Plan — CDOT Access Permit
Staff received a referral comment from CDOT on May 6th that analyzed the new traffic
impact study that has been submitted by the applicant. The comment indicated that
because the development will only increase traffic from the property by 18.5%, CDOT
cannot require a new access permit. However, CDOT did provide the following (Exhibit
110):
It is CDOT opinion, that Garfield County does have the right to ask the applicant
to apply for an access permit through the Garfield County land -use process. CDOT
recommends that the County should require Flying M Ranch to mitigate the
additional left -turn storage needed at SH -82 & CR 154 for the traffic from their
development.
The review from Garfield County's Designated Traffic Engineer indicated that even
without the added development, traffic queuing will be an issue at the intersection. The
addition of development traffic will increase queue blocks by 10-15% and is worse at peak
hour, particularly in the morning when more drivers are leaving from CR 154. In
conversations with the Staff, Garfield County's Designated Traffic Engineer indicated that
the traffic issue was not a safety one, but rather a nuisance issue with potential extended
queuing times at the intersection. This is echoed by CDOT's updated comments which
are no longer identifying a "safety issue" at the intersection.
The CDOT letter was reviewed by Garfield County Road and Bridge who indicated that
no improvements are needed at the initial phase (Parcels A1 -A4, Parcel B and Parcel D),
but as part of future phases, the County should have the ability to look at the intersection
and potentially require improvements depending on real traffic impacts at that time
(Exhibit 118).
Based on the referral comments, Staff recommends updating Condition 5 to state:
Prior to the approval of future phases, excluding the first phase of the development,
the traffic impact at the Highway 82 and CR 154 intersection shall be evaluated in
a public meeting. The applicant shall be required to provide an updated traffic
report describing existing conditions and anticipated traffic increases from the
development. If required by the Board of County Commissioners, the applicant
shall be required to obtain a CDOT access permit and install improvements at the
Highway 82 and the CR 154 intersection to alleviate traffic queuing issues,
including but not limited to widening the County Road. If required, the
improvements shall be installed as part of the subsequent final plat process and
shall be required to obtain all required permits and approvals.
The applicant has proposed to cap traffic from the site through the submittal of traffic
impact reports at the time of building permit. Staff anticipates that the building permits will
be submitted in association with subsequent phases and not individual permits. This will
function similarly to a density cap in units, but gives the applicant more flexibility in the
PUD. At this time, the applicant has limited the use mix of residential units and commercial
to what is included in the PUD guide. However, this gives the applicant a number of
options for ultimate build -out as different uses generate different amounts of traffic.
Capping traffic ensures that regardless of the mix of commercial and residential, the traffic
numbers will not exceed the limit that has been provided.
Estimated Road Impact Fees
At the previous hearing a question was raised regarding potential Road Impact Fees for
the build -out of the Flying M Ranch development. The applicant has previously provided
an estimate of the build -out fees and this has been included as Exhibit 112. At full build-
out, the estimate is that the development will provide between $415,000 and $433,000 in
road impact fees. This number may vary depending on what is ultimately developed on
the site and the square footage of units and uses.
Road Impact Fees are collected by the County at the time of Building Permit. Pursuant to
Section 7-405(A)(4) of the Land Use and Development Code:
The BOCC may determine that certain portions of improvements to a road are
critical to complete before there are any additional traffic generating uses added
to the road. If a development is proposed before the County has scheduled to
make the necessary improvements, the developer may be required to pay the total
cost of the needed improvements prior to the County's schedule. Impact fees that
would be due by the developer shall be credited against the cost of the needed
improvements.
This section of the Code allows the Board to require that improvements are completed
and to use road impact fees to credit the improvements that are being required. Through
this mechanism, if the Board does decide to require the applicant to install the
improvements to the Highway 82 and CR 154 intersection, the applicant could be eligible
for a credit of those fees at the time of Building Permit in the forms of a lesser overall
impact fee. This section could also be addressed in the future, if the Board requires
improvements to be installed at a later stage.
Applicant Suggested Change to Condition #40 Preliminary Plan
The applicant has submitted a suggested change to Condition 40. It states (red text is
Staff's addition):
The upper access shall be required to be gated for emergency access to the
satisfaction of the Glenwood Springs Fire Department and County Road and
Bridge. The road shall be constructed to the standards and in the location as
indicated in the initial application excepting the requirement for an asphalt road
with curb and gutter. A gravel class 6 roadbed will be constructed in lieu of
the asphalt road with curb and gutter. A driveway permit shall be required. Once
Parcels B, C1, C2, C3, D, and E, are built -out, and/or at the discretion of the
Community Development Director, the traffic impact of the development shall be
re-evaluated by Garfield County and the access may be opened to use by the
public. If the BOCC determines that opening of the access to the public is
necessary to address traffic congestion, the applicant shall be required to upgrade
the road to meet County requirements. Prior to the first Final Plat, the applicant
shall supply an emergency access maintenance agreement acceptable to Garfield
County Community Development.
Staff contacted the Glenwood Springs Fire Department who indicated that provided the
roadway can support the fire truck, there is no issue with this change (Exhibit 120). Staff
also contacted the Garfield County Designated Engineer who indicated there should be
no issue with this change for emergency services. Staff has included a small alteration
(in red font) that requires a roadway maintenance agreement for the emergency access
and clarification that the roadway is upgraded if opened to the public.
Applicant Proposed Change to Condition #3 PUD
The applicant has also proposed a change to Condition of Approval #3 to the PUD as
follows:
No development specifically related to the PUD shall be permitted unless the
subject parcel has received Final Plat approval excepting that earthmoving for
Parcel B may commence prior to Final Plat approval.
Normally, Staff does not permit any grading to go forward until a Land Use Change Permit
or Final Plat has been approved. This is because there could still be some changes or
amendments to the approval and there is the risk that the Final Plat may not be obtained.
Also, there are certain conditions with regards to grading that have not yet been
addressed. In particular, the applicant has not yet completed a wetland delineation or
provided evidence that one is not needed as required by Condition 23.
However, there is no language in the Land Use Code that explicitly forbids the issuance
of a grading permit prior to Final Plat. The Community Development Policy that addresses
this issue is included as Exhibit 113. That policy states in part:
Only in the rare case where the Director approves a project to move forward with
grading prior to the issuance of final plat or land use change permit, a grading
permit with appropriate financial security would be issued.
As such, the Board does have discretion to allow the grading to go forward prior to the
issuance of the Final Plat. If this is the Board's direction, a grading permit, with financial
security could be issued. Staff does recommend that if the Board allows a grading permit
to go forward, that the applicant address Condition 23 (wetlands delineation) in the
Preliminary Plan prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit.
BOARD OPTIONS
Staff has updated the recommended Conditions of Approval to be consistent with the
above analysis. If the Board approves the application, Staff has provided the following
updates to the recommended Conditions of Approval for the PUD (Exhibit 116) and the
Preliminary Plan (Exhibit 117).
Planned Unit Development
- Condition 3: In the recommended conditions Staff has maintained the condition as
is, not permitting any grading until a Final Plat has been completed. If the Board
wishes for grading to be permitted, this Condition should be altered to reflect the
applicant's proposed language with the inclusion that any wetlands delineations
should be addressed prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
Preliminary Plan
- Condition 5: Discusses the CDOT Access Permit requirements. The
recommended conditions have been updated to reflect the above analysis allowing
improvements to be required after the initial phase.
- Condition 7: Discusses the requirement for sidewalks on the property. While Staff
recommends that sidewalks are included to a further extent within the
development, the recommended conditions reflect the Planning Commission's
suggested Conditions of Approval.
- Condition 40: Suggested by the applicant. Staff has included a change to the
applicant's suggestion as provided in the analysis above. The applicant's proposed
change plus Staff's recommended change have been included in the updated
Conditions.
Patrick Waller
From: Greg Bak <greg.bak@cogs.us>
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2019 11:53 AM
To: Patrick Waller
Subject: [External] Re: Re: COA Changes
Follow Up Flag:
Flag Status:
Follow up
Flagged
Patrick - It looks acceptable at this time. Please let me know if/when there will be a planning meeting for this
development.
Greg Bak
Fire Marshal
Glenwood Springs Fire Department
From: Patrick Waller <pwaller@garfield-county.com>
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2019 12:40:14 PM
To: Greg Bak
Subject: FW: [External] Re: COA Changes
Hi Greg,
I am sending you over a change in a Condition requested by the applicant. Can you please look at Condition #40
identified below?
Thanks,
Patrick Waller
Senior Planner
Garfield County
Community Development Department
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-1377 ext. 1580
pwaller@garfield-county.com
http://www.Rarfield-county.com/community-development/
From: landstudio2@comcast.net [mailto:landstudio2@comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2019 12:35 PM
To: Patrick Waller
Cc: Chad J. Lee; Roger Neal; Robert Macgregor
Subject: [External] Re: COA Changes
Patrick,
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I have made changes to the Flying M Recommended COA per the following. The MS Word documents are
attached. Please call this afternoon to discuss as needed.
Changes to Flying M Preliminary Plan COA:
40) The upper access shall be required to be gated for emergency access to the satisfaction of the Glenwood
Springs Fire Department and County Road and Bridge. The road shall be constructed to the standards and in the
location as indicated in the initial application excepting the requirement for an asphalt road with curb and
gutter. A gravel class 6 roadbed will be constructed in lieu of the asphalt road with curb and gutter. A
driveway permit shall be required. Once Parcels B, Cl, C2, C3, D, and E, are built -out, and/or at the discretion
of the Community Development Director, the traffic impact of the development shall be re-evaluated by
Garfield County and the access may be opened to use by the public.
Changes to Flying M PUD COA:
3. No development specifically related to the PUD shall be permitted unless the subject parcel has received
Final Plat approval excepting that earthmoving for Parcel B may commence prior to Final Plat approval.
Douglas Pratte, ASLA
The Land Studio, Inc.
365 River Bend Way
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
(970) 927-3690 Office
(970) 948-6033 Mobile
(970) 230-9087 Fax
landstudio2a.comcast.net
On May 10, 2019, at 7:49 AM, Patrick Waller <pwaller@garfield-county.com> wrote:
Hi Doug and Chad,
Would you all mind sending over any proposed changes that you have by the end of the day? That way I
can make sure they are in the packet moving forward to the Board.
Thanks and let me know if you have any questions,
Patrick Waller
Senior Planner
Garfield County
Community Development Department
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-1377 ext. 1580
pwaller@garfield-county.com
http://www.garfield-county.com/community-development
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