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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 BOCC Staff Report 09.21.1987REQUEST: APPLICANT: LOCATION: • • BOCC 9/21/87 PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS Exemption from the Definition of Subdivision Bert and Shirley Zancanella A tract of land situated in Section 5, T6S, R89W, of the 6th P.M., located adjacent to the City of Glenwood Springs off of County Road 130, approximately 1/4 mile west of State Hwy 6 & 24. SITE DATA: The site consists of 28.72 acres. WATER: Existing well or existing central system SEWER: Individual Sewage Disposal System ACCESS: Existing private drive off of County Road 130 EXISTING ZONING: A/R/RD ADJACENT ZONING: North = A/R/RD South = Commercial (City of Glenwood Springs) East = A/R/RD and Residential PUD (City of Glenwood Springs) West = R/L/SD I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The site is located in District E, rural area/severe-moderate environmental constraints, and District 1B, subdivisions/rural serviceable areas, central water and central sewer (0-1/2 mile radius), all as designated on the Comprehensive Plan Management District's map. II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL A. Site Description: The site consists of three topographically different areas. A level portion, with no improvements, along County Road 130 is separated from the remainder of the parcel by a large bluff, 50+ feet high. That portion of the site above the bluff has very gentle slopes, and is mainly pasture lands with one single-family residence. The westerly part of the site is primarily a large gulch presently maintained with native types of vegetation. B. Project Description: The applicant proposes to create three lots on the site, with one lot located below the bluff, one containing the single-family residence, and the third including the remainder of the pasture lands and gulch areas. C. HISTORY: The 28.72 acre parcel has existed in its' present form since prior to January 1, 1973. • • III. MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS 1. The application has been referred to the City of Glenwood Springs, with no comments received at this time. Comments for the Glenwood Springs Rural Fire Protection District indicate that they provide service to the site and request future review of development on the site. (See Page /O 2. The existing private drive is approximately 15 to 20 feet in width, with moderate to steep grades. As the drive is proposed to provide access to all three parcels, easements for it should be included on the exemption plat. 3. Domestic water for the three parcels is available by either an existing well, able to serve up to three dwelling units, or existing contracts with the Mitchell -Cooper Ditch and Pipeline Company, which provide for a minimum of three EQR from their central system. Easements for waterlines are proposed by the applicant and should also be included on the exemption plat. 4. Soil Conservation Service information on the site indicates severe limitations for dwellings and septic systems based on steep slopes and large stones. Concerns regarding drainage are also noted. 5. Based on FEMA Flood Plain mapping, the site is subject to 500 year flood plains in the vicinity of the gulch, referred to as Glenwood Springs Wash #3 on said mapping. IV. SUGGESTED FINDINGS 1. The proper posting and public notice was provided as required for the meeting before the Board of County Commissioners. 2. That the meeting before the Board of County Commissioners was extensive and complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all interested parties were heard at that meeting. 3. That for the above stated and other reasons, the proposed exemption is in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County. V. RECOMMENDATION APPROVAL, with the following conditions: 1. That the following plat notes be included on the Exemption plat: A. That portions of the site are subject to 500 Year Flood Plains and severe soils limitations. B. Each lot may be subject to engineered foundations and septic systems. • • 2. That the following be included on the Exemption plat: A. Easements for waterlines from the Mitchel -Cooper Water System and/or easements for waterlines and access to the existing well should it be utilized. B. Access easements for the existing private drive. 3. That the applicant submit $400 in School Impact fees for the creation of two new lots. 4. That all representations of the applicant, either within the application or stated at the meeting before the Board of County Commissioners, shall be considered conditions of approval. pr `� P-2 (sit,C i /24, i s2-7 th,- "0 \-1r 41A, 4 Phy1Ce,e___ See AA..A 6) Glenw41, 4Ik ooa ooa Springs Rural Fire Protection District 0090 Mel -Rey Road Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 7-20-37 Mr. Torn Zancanella 1'45 120 Road Glenwood Springs, Co. :._:1 =E. Fire, Protection =_...r. Mr. Zanca.:;ella7 This letter is in regards toyour proposal to divi:a ;he property iodated at 1465 130Rca_ in Glenwood Spr nc1 Colorado. This property is ,» i th i n the ` oun.r i-= - '•-.e Glenwood _prings Rural Fire - ^C'ectionLisLris , and -Fire O '_._-„ern would continue as it is n The only comment that we hal:ve is concerning the water supply in that area. -We ask that, , to the -Future this land is to be developed, cur department te contacted prior -to any construction _.o that we may review the +:Dater si.op and the possible addition Of on site fire hydrantsas required ty 7:79 Code. 1j ;you have •any questions, rieaae feel free to contact this office. "ncer qac, ,ones, Assistant - G, erdocod Jpr Ings Rura i re Gr _ t cti on District —/a