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Dear Mark:
July 19, 2000
Mark Bean
Garfield County Planning Department
109 Eighth Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, Co 81601
Re: Roaring Fork Preserve
This appears to be the type of project where the proposed cluster
ordinance could be of value. lt is the Town's experience that larger
lots such as these sometimes have problems with maintenance of
irrigated areas, etc. Perhaps there could be some clustering of
units with a Homeowner's Association or some other vehicle
maintaining the larger open space area.
The sketch plan appears to show more trees on the site than actual
field conditions. lt also appears that the existing potato cellar is not
indicated on the sketch plan.
The addition of the four accessory dwelling units would result in
slightly higher density than the Garfield County Comprehensive
Plan recommendation for the area.
Thank you for referring the Roaring Fork Preserve sketch plan to Carbondale for
comment. The Carbondale Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the
sketch plan at their July 13th meeting. Their comments were as follows:
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Once again, thank you for forwarding the sketch plan for our comment. Please
cal! rne at 963-2733 if you need to clarify any of the Town's comments.
Sincerely,
,yn"4 c c
Mark Chain
Planning Director
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July 5, 2000
Mark Bean
Garfield County Planner
109 Eighth Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: Roaring Fork Preserve Subdivision, Sketch Plan
Dear Mark:
I have reviewed the skach plan for the proposed Roaring Fork Preserve Subdivision. I would offer the
following comments:
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propos"d access to the subdivision including the proposed road wi&hs and the cul-de-sac design
appears to be adequate for emergency vehicles. Driveways should be constructed in accordance with
county road standards.
Water Supplv
The proposal indicates that either a storage pond for fire protection water will be constructed or the
residences will be required to have automalic fire sprinklers installed. Consi dering the distance between
the proposed residences, it would be impractical for a single water storage source to adequately serve all
the residences. Automatic fire sprinklers would better serve the residences in this case. It would be
prefera ble to have a storage Pond or other source as a backup to the automatic fire sprinklers' If a pond is
used for water storage, it should be designed and constructed to allow for year around access and use by
fire apparatus and have a minimum usable capacity of 30,000 gallotx'
Immc't Feos
The development is subject to impact fees adopted by the District for the thirteen proposed residential
units. The developer will be required to enter into an agreement with the D istrict for the payment of
development impact fees. This payment is due prior to the recording ofthe final plat. Fees are based
upon the per lot impact fee adopted by the D
Please contact me ifyou have any questions.
Bill Gavette
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Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District
300 Meadowood Drive. Carbondale, CO 81623 . 970/963-2491 Fax 963-0569
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March 24, 2001
Mark Bean
Garfield County Planner
109 Eighth Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
R-E: Roaring Fork Preserve Subdivision, Preliminara Plan
Dear Mark:
I have reviewed the preliminary plan submittal for the proposed Roaring Fork Preserve
Subdivision. I have also reviewed drawings for the proposed fue storage tanks, which were
submitted separately by Zancanella and Associates. I would offer the following comments:
Wa ter Supply for Fire Protection
The drawings indicate that three 10,000-gallon underground tanks will be interconnect ed in order
to supply an adjacent fire hydrant. The tanks will be supplied by a nearby fire protection well.
The proposed location ofthe tanks, hydrant and well are adjacent to Lot 7 at the intersection of
*A' and "B" roads. The proposal is generally acceptable. The design and installation should
meet the following requirements:
Tank/Cislern Desisn ond Localion
l. TankJcistern drawings should submitted to the fue district prior to installation.
2. Tanks/cistems shall be constructed of concrete, steel, fiberglass or other approved
material.
3. Tank/cistern and piping shall be backfrlled to appropriate depth and/or insulated to
prevent freezing.
4. Access opening shall be provided for inspection and maintenance of tank/cistern(s).
5. Tanldcistem shall be self-fitling.
6. Tanks/Cistems in areas with high water table shall be designed to prevent floating when
empty.
Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District
300 lileadowood Drive. Carbondale, CO 81623 . 970i963-2491 Fax 963-0569
Access
The proposed access to the subdivision remains unchanged from the sketch plan proposal and is
adequate for emergency vehicles
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Pipins & Connections
l. All suctioq fill and vent piping to be minimum ASTM Schedule 40 steel or PVC.
2. All PVC piping to have glued joints.
3. Any exposed PVC pipe to be primed and painted to protect from ultraviolet light.
4. Suction piping and tank venting shall be capable ofdelivering 1000 gallons per minute
for three-quarters of the tank/cistern capacity.
5. Maximum lift from bottom of suction piping to fue apparatus punp connection shall be a
maximum 15 feet vertical distance.
6. Maximum distance from suction pipe connection (dry hydran| to fue apparatus pump
conn€ction shall be 15 feet. (Note: standard fre apparatus carry two 6" by l0-foot long
suction hoses for connecting fir€ apparatus to cistern suction connection.)
7. Tank/cistem zuction connection shall be 24" above finished grade.
8. Threaded suction connection shall be 6" NST male thread with cap)
9. Fill pipe connection shall be minimum of 272 * NST female thread with cap.
10. Fill pipe connection shall be 36" above finished grade.
11. Exposed piping shall be protected from vehicular damage.
Please contact me ifyou have any questions.
Sincerely,
Bill Gavette
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Mark Bean
Garfield County Building and Planning
109 8rh St. Ste.303
Glenv;cod Springs, CO 81601 Re: Roaring Fork Preserve Subdivision
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W. Division 5, W. District 38
Dear Mr. Bean:
We have reviewed the additional information provided for the above referenced proposal to subdivide a
parcel of 90.03 acres into nine lots, with nine single-family dwellings and four accessory dwellings. Water is to be
provided through individual wells for each lot pursuant to a contract with the Basalt Water Conservancy District
(the District) and the District's temporary substitute water supply plan. Sewage is to be through individual septic
and leach field systems.
The applicant submitted nine well permit applications to the Division of Water Resources, which were
returned on February 9, 2001 for additional documentation of the replacement water source. Although the
applicant provided a copy of an approved water allotment contract that was granted by the District, the annual
amount specified in this contract is insufficient to make replacements for the proposed uses. Further, to be
considered a legally reliable source of water, the wells must ultimately be included in a court approved
augmentation plan, since there is no guarantee that a temporary substitute water supply plan will be renewed.
The pump test completed by Samuelson Pump Company on January 3 and 4, 2001, indicates that the #8
well produced 10-15 gallons per minute over a 24-hour period. lf the additional wells have similar production
rates and adequate storage capacities, the water supply should be physically adequate.
Based on the above, it is our opinion, pursuant to CRS 30-28-136( 1 Xh)(l), that the proposed water
supply is physicaiiy aciequate, howevei' matcrial injury v,,i!l occur to dec!'eed water rights unless the applicant
obtains and maintains valid well permits for the proposed wells pursuant to a court approved plan for
augmentation or pursuant to the District's temporary substitute supply plan. lf you or the applicant has any
questions concerning this matter, please contact Kimberly Willson of this office for assistance.
Sincerely,
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Assistant State Engineer
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April 9, 2001
Garfield County Planning
109 8s Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: Roaring Fork Preserve Preliminary Plan Application
Dear Mark:
I will refer you to my letter dated July 7, 2000 for my previous comments. At the planning meeting last
weet it sounded as if most of my cornmants were going to be implemurted. Howwer, I hrve two items
that I would like to eqhasize.
The first deals with some of the building envelopes. It would be beneficial to wildlife to plaoe the
Ssllding envelopes for lots I and 2 as close to lots 3 and 4 as possible. This will he$ to maximize the
buffer along the river and facilfuate the movement of wildlife along this corridor.
The other item deals with tie storage of hay on the property. For those units, which will be allowed to
have livestocl all hay *ored outside should be fenced with 8-foot high game prooff€ncing. This fencing
should be erected at ttre oumers' expense to prevent loss by deer or elk. Unprotected haystacks could
serve as an €nticement to deer wintering on the Crown, as well as the resident deer itr the area.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Ifyou have any questions, please feel ftee to give me a call.
Sincerely,
Matt Thorpe
District Wildlife Marager
Carbonilale
947-2920
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, ! hde Buchanan, Acting Ex€cr.rti\€ Orcctor
WLDLIFE COMMISSION, Chuck L6,ris, Chair. Mark Levali€y, Vicechair . Bernard Black, Secda.y
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Division of Minerals and CeoloSy
Department of Nalural Resources
1J] 3 Sherman Street, Room 715
Denver, Colorado 80203
Phone: (301) 866-261I
tAX: (303) 866-2461
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April 2,2001
Mr. Mark Bean
Garfield County Department Building and Planning
109 8t Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: Roaring Fork Preserve Subdivision Geologic Hazard Review
Dear Mr. Bean,
Thank you for the land use application refenal. At your request and in accordance to
Senate Bill 35 (1972) this offrce has reviewed the materials submitted and conducted a site
inspection on March 31, 2001. The materials submitted include a Preliminary Plan
Application dated January 23, 2OOl. The application includes a preliminary geotechnical
report that includes percolation tests. As u,e understand ISDS are proposed for this
development. The CGS had recently reviewed an adjacent property called the Mayfly Bend
Subdivision. Many ofthe conditions are our observations are similar. Please consider our
observations and recommendations in your review of this land use application.
The site is on the floor ofthe Roaring Fork River Valley east ofCarbondale. The
eastem portion of the property extends to the river. The site is relatively flat with several
irrigation channels. The site is underlain by river terrace deposits of gravel and cobble that
has been deposited over bedrock of the Eagle Valley Evaporite. This formation contains
evaporitic minerals that, in the presence of fiesh water, dissolve.
We have read the Preliminary Geotechnical Study and generally concur with their
content. River terrace alluvium generally provides excellent bearing capacity for
foundations. The potential impacts we see to this development will be wetland impacts, very
shallow ground water, possible hydrostatic head from confining soil cover, and very rapid
percolation rates in the gravel and cobble. None of these conditions would preclude the
development as intended. As stated in the geotech report, basements should be avoided.
Engineered mounded septic systems will need to be designed for the residences at this
development because of the fast percolation rates, the high ground water, and proximity to
the river. Consideration should be made of a centralized wastewater treatment plant to serve
the new developments in this area.
DEPARTMENT OF
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Micha€l B. Lons
Divirion Dircctor
Vicki Cowan
Srate C€ologi(
As mentioned in the geotech report, bedrock dissolution can result in the formation of
sinkholes. We generally concur with the risk assessment made. We could also find no
features on t}re property that was indicative of subsidence. Care should be given, though.
The braided nature ofthe terrace surface tends to create shallow troughs and ridges that could
obscure smaller or subtle subsidence features. While HP Geotech or CGS is not aware of
any sinkholes in the area of this development, foundation excavations should be inspected by
the geotechnical consultant prior to construction.
Provided site specific investigations and loundation designs are conducted and our
concems above are addressed, this office has no other concems with the development as
planned. If you have any questions please contact this office at (303) 866-355i.
Sincerely,
Jonathan L. White
Engineering Geologist
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Atterrtion: Mark Bean
Dear Mr. Beau:
I am writing in my capacity as ldanager of the 100 Road caftle conrpany, a colorado
limitcd liability company, whoso legal address is my offtce. The purpose of this letter is to
arkiress several concems we have regarding the preliminary pian for the Roaring Fork
Preservation Subdivision. I regrot the late,r:ess of this submission, but did not receive the Projcct
Iuformation and Staff Comments until this morning.
The I00 Road Cattle Corupany, 1265 County Road, 100, Carbondale, Colorado 81623'
owns approxrmately 43 arres adjasEnt to and co the rvest ofthe proposed subdivision'
More speoificallY:
l. We strongly object to allowing a density of less than onc building per 10 acres'
White llis area to tlrc east of the town of Carbondale is preseortly served by an adequate road, CR
100, this road is also tlre Only easU*est access to the tonn other tlun off of Route 82 to the
northwest. Increadng the density in this arar u'ill create, we believo, a need for road
improvements and, perhaps, additional .hgress and egress for the area.
2. If the subdivision plan, wiih the changes recommcnded by staff, is approved, we
would urge that a requiremeart bp included that any new power lines be buried and tbat existing
power lines bc buried at the expensc of individual property owners within a reasonable period of
time.
3. lVe considered staff comments and other inlormation provided with regard to
sewer and se,ptic consi<ierations- We urge the Commission to give careful coosideration to tha
reservations expressed by staff. We strongly ur ge that a condition for approval be a requirenrent
to monitor for purity, with reasonable enforcernent provisions.
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4. we would request that if the projcct is approved. it can contain covenalts or
restrictioffi applicable to any own€r is the subdivisioq for anrual weed control inspection with
sulficient power in the proper authority to enforce u'eed conlrol.
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5. Finaliy, we notc that therre has beeu no hydrologist evaluation, nor has the
Commission received comments from thc colorado Geological survey. we noted the staffs
rsference that "engineers" fecl the existing natural drainage routes *'ill suffice. As tlc owner of
propcf,ty lying immediately to the west and downhill from the proposed subdivision, we have
great concEru that without furtlrer slLrdy and, perhaps, the creation of a retention poad and
additional drainage ro*tes on the subdMsion prcperty, out property may well become an
inadvertenl rctention pond.
Very truly yours,
"lhomas A. Polar:hek, Manager
100 Road Cattle Company, LLC
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I regret that because of distarrt and time constraints I am unable to attend this hearing^ I
strongly urge the Con:missioners to take into account not oniy these corn nenls, but rhose of its
owu staff
STATE.OF GOLORADO
BI Orvsls, Gwarnor
DEPABTUEI{T OF AruRAL RE8OURCES
DIVISION OF WILDLIFE
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Garfield County Planning
109 86 Steet, Suite 303
Glowood Springs! CO 81601
RE: Roaring Fork Preserve Sketch Plan
Dear Mark:
I have reviewed the Roaring Fotk Preserve sketch plan. The main value ofthis area to wildlife is its
riparim and wetlmd aress 8nd its stands of cottonwood and pine trees. This habitat type is extremely
valuable to a variety of wiltllife ryecieg including mule deer, coyote, red fo>r, raccoon, and waterfourl-
Raptorg ow\ and songbirds oflen utilize the trees for perching and nesting siteg with blue herons in
partioular being fond ofthese tree corylexes There is a snall resident population of mule deer that
inhabit that area. They use the riparian areas along tle Roaring Fork as r movemerrt corridor. Tte
ponions ofthe property that have been used as a hay meadow have less value for wildlife and would be
more preferable as home sites from a wildlife perryective.
I applaud the dwelopers for including Division of rrVikllife desip *andards for feocing rs a requirement
in the application mtt€dals. This should ensre tlat the movem€nt of wildlife, including deer fa*ng will
not be hindered. It was also good to see that sih fencing would be insdled to he$ protect the river from
sediment. I rhink that this shows that the project's dwelopers ale conc€med with wildlife values.
Wikllife iryacts 6sn [g mirimiz€d by observing the following reconrmendations:
l. If accessory dwelling units are allowed on lots 5, 6, 7, and 8, it would be preferable rhat they
be attached uaits. Othenvise, they $outd be clusered as close to the main homes as posstle
to limit their area of disurbance wittrin the buililing envelope.
2. The building envelopes for lots I and 2 Sould be situated as close to lots 3 and 4 as possible
to protect the movement corridor f,long the river
3. Wetland and riparian habitats are idenffied, protecte4 end maintained in s natursl stste as
mrch as possible.
4. The natural vegetation, includhg the cottonwood pine, and ofier trees, is very valuable md
Solld be left rmdisturbed as much as possible. If any of the trees pres&rt 1 denger to a
structure, then they should be topped rattrer than removed conryletely. These snags provide
roosting and perching sites for taptors and otler birds.
5. Home sites are set back from ripariau\uetland areas 50- 100 feet to he$ protect these areas
and minimize di56ur[anPs.
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, \ /bd€ Buchanrn, Ading E@uti!€ OilBctor
WLTXJFE COMMISSION. Chuck L5ris, Chait . tetsrk Levalloy, Vlc€-Choir B6rnard Block Serdary
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6. Bury all udities or make them raptor-proofto prevent electrocurtion of owlq raPtors, sod
I eagles.
7. No dogs allowed on site by construction crews.
8. Iimit the number of dogs uihich homeoumers may have to 2, with additional resrictions that
dogs mrst say in kennels or be leashed and not be allowed to roam free. f,oeming and
rmcontrolled dogs will have a major negative iryact to wildlife in the area. Waterfowl nesting
and use ofthe riparian area would be disrupted. Additionally, the site's close proximity to
critical winter range in the Croqm would make it easy for rorming dogs to harass deer md elk
in the area. I would recottrmend that this restriction be made r condition ofrpproval
9. Wildlile proof or resisant traS/garbage containers $ould be utilized for the homes to prevent
problems with wildfife. Iryropedy sored garbage could attract wilillife ranging from
raccoons and skunks to bears md could create oonflicts with witllife.
10. The plm mentions that rail femcing may be used along lot lines. I recormcnd 48 inch higb, 3
rail or less, rylit rail fencing for this purpose.
11. Atthough there has not been a problen in the pa$, ifhorse hay is to be stored outside existing
buildings in a fiee.standing scac! then it should be fenced ot tle owners' expense with eig[r
foot high game proof fencing. This will prwent game tlamage to the stack and the luring of
anirnrls across the cormty road.
Thmk you for the op,porhnity to comt. If you have any questions, please feel free to give me r odl
Sinoerely,
Matt Thorpe
Dsrict Wildlife Manager
Carbondale
947-2920
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Steve Anthotry
Comm€nts on the Roaring Fork Preserve Subdivision Vegetation
May 25, 2001
Mark.
Thanks for the opportunity to comment on the Roaring Fork Preserve Subdivision Vegetation Plan. My
comments are as follows:
The weed inventory indicates tlat eight species of Garfreld CounF- listed noxious weeds are
present on the propeny (Russian olive. Canada thistle, plumeless thistle, common burdock.
houndstongue. oxeye daisy. leafy spurge. and spotted knapw€ed.) Staff requests that the
applicant detail the location ofthese noxious weeds on a map ofthe property. Lea! spurge and
spotted knapweed are nol known to be in this vicinity, howeyer if thev are present it is important
that the Vegetation Managemefl Department veriry that. I lyould appreciate it if the applicant
contacts me and we can schedule a sile visit to conJirm that leary spurge and spotted knapweed are
on the site. tf. indeed they are. management measures should be implemented immediately to
guard against further spread.
2. The applicant has made the commitment, on the behalf of lhe Homeomer's Association, to
implement a weed management plan for all common areas. The-v have also alluded to we€d
management responsibilities in the proposed covenants. The olerall Vegetation Plan, including
weed management and revegetation, has addressed earlier concerns and it is hoped that the
applicant will follow lhrough on their Vegetation Plan.
3. Will the applicanl be responsible for revegetation on utiliq' disturbances or will the various utility
companies be responsible for that'l
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Mark Bean
Steve Anthony
Comments on the Roaring Fork Presene Pr€liminary Plan
April 9, 2001
r"1ark
Thanks for the opportunity to comment on the Roaring Fork Presen'e Preliminary Plan. The Plan refers to
a vegetation report listed under supplernental infornration. This report has been prepared by Beach
Environmental. LLC. Jorine Lauyer, from Beach. conlacted nle on April 6m . She indicated to me that
she rvould send the Vegetation Report to via email. As oftoday, April 9s. I have not received a copy of
the report. Since I am past your deadline, I will revie$. in bold italics. thc applicant's response to my
original comnents on the Sketch Plan (7/5/Oo). based on the information that is on hand.
l. Request the applicant to conduct a noxious weed sun'ey for the w€eds listed on Garfield County's
Noxious We€d List (enclosed).
There is a general noxious weed survqt in the l{eilands Report. fhe report dales general
vegetative characteristics for euch loL Canada arul bull thistle are found on some of the lots. I
did not Jind any menlion of plumeless thistle in the report. Plumeless thinle k very common in this
aret and my guess is thul it is prevalent on this property.
2. Ask then Io submit a ilritten Weed Managernenl Plan provide for the rnanagement of ar1- listed weeds
located on lhe propertl-. Particular attention should be given to any irrigation ditches located on the
property. The Weed Management Plan should designate responsibilit-r- for weed control on road
ROW's.
3. Revegetal.ion-Plumeless thistle is fairly prevalent in this general area. Withoul proper rel'egetation
of any new roadcuts or utility right-of-rvays, the lhistle witl spread quickly along Itre new ROW'S and
infest the hay fields and pastures. It is recomnrended that the applicant. US West, KN Energy, and
Holy Cross Electric submit a detailed revegetation plan for all proposed disturbances. The
revegetation plan should include:
Proposed seed mix and rate.
List common and scientific name ofplant species
Planting schedule and methods to be used.
Itet E #2 and #3: Weed management is discussed in the covenants. Again, the corenqnts are
speciJic to the lot ovnets. It does not speciJically state vho is responsible lor weed mqnagemenl
on righls-of-way, ditches, und utility ea.tements. 'l'hese areu^s ure "vec'lors" lor weed ed.tblishment
and spread The Associution's Maintenunce Responsibilitv (Article 9.1) alludes lo mainlenance in
general terms, however the spreod of noxious veeds abng lhe af.rrementioned "vectors" is
becoming so problemutic in GurJield County, thut il is crilical that each nev land use proposal
ussign responsibility for weed monagement und rcrcgetution okrng "vectors".
Please rckr to the Gatfield County Noxious l{eed List and the C'oun4"s Rel,egetotion Guidelines
from the County ll/eed Management Plan.
Garfield County Revegetation Guidelines
From the
Garfield County Noxious Weed Management Plan
{.06 Revegetationand Rehabilitation:
A crucial part of any weed management plan is the reintroduction of site appropriate
vegetation.
Establishing a desirable plant community after noxious weeds have been removed from a
highly infested area requires timely cultivation and reseeding. Since the seeds from
noxious weeds may lay dormant for many years. removing all visible signs of the noxious
weeds does not ensure against their return. Revegetation can help prevent the
germination of weed seeds. It is important to inspect the land regularly to identify and
treat small, new infestations. For proper reclamation, managed irrigation of dry areas,
fertilization, and reseeding are essential to establish desirable plant communities.
Native plants are most appropriate when the goal is restoration (trying to restore native
habitat). Weed-free seeds of native Colorado grasses, wildflowers or plant species
appropriate to the site may be purchased, but the best source for seeds is from native
species that grow in the immediate vicinity of the infestation. They will be best adapted
to local conditions and will help maintain local integrity and genetic viability, Using
native plants or seeds to reclaim disturbed land reduces degradation ofnative ecosystems,
reduces the need for herbicides and conserves water resources. Native plants will provide
a broad biological diversity and help keep Colorado looking like Colorado with a unique
regional landscape that sets us apart from other areas ofthe country.
When the goal is reclamation (reseeding for quick ground cover establishment or erosion
control), it may be appropriate to use introduced, non-aggressive grasses and forbs.
Contact the Natural Resources Conservation Service or Colorado State University
Cooperative Extension for seeding recommendations. The Native Plant Revegetation
Guide .fbr (blctrado, published by the Colorado State Parks Natural Areas Program, is an
excellent guide for native plant reseeding. Contact the Garfield County Vegetation
Management oftice for further information on this material.
STRATEGIES:
. Study all vegetation in the area and surrounding areas.
o Preserve plant species native to Colorado.
o Test the soil for pH balance. Try to retain and utilize as much on-site topsoil as
possible.
o Select a predominant species that is appropriate to the site. Then choose a few
complimentary species to provide a balanced plant community.
. Choose plants that are healthy, vigorous and pest free.
o Use weed-free seeds. Use non-hybrid seeds. Avoid commercial seedpackets
containing exotic plant species
. Choose plants that are horticulturally appropriate, i.e. plant species that are adaptable
to climate, soil and topographical conditions ofthe designated area.
. Consider the use of water, its availability and the vegetative requirements.
. To landscape for wildlife, choose native plants that provide cover, forage, browse,
seeds for birds and rodents, and shade.
o Be site-specific, revegetation strategies may vary for small lots, farms, ranches or
construction sites.
o Establish a vegetative cover that is diverse, effective and long lasting, capable of self-
regeneration.
. Stabilize the surface.
GARIIELD COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED LIST
Contnton nante Scientihc name
Lea$,spurge
Russian knapweed
Yellou' starthistle
Plumeless thistle
Houndstongue
Common burdock
Scotch thistle
Caaada thistle
Spolted knap$,eed
Diffi:se knaprvced
Dalmation toadfla\
Yellorv toadflax
Hoan' cress
Saltcedar
Saltcedar
Oxeye Daiw
Jointed Goatgrass
Chicory
Musk thistle
Purple loosestrife
Russian olive
Euphorbia erula
Acroptilon repens
Cenlaureo solstitalis
Carduus acanlhoides
Cyroglossum ofiicinale
Arclium minus
Onopordum acanthium
Cir.rium arvense
(.entaurea maculosa
Centaurea dilfusa
Linaria dalmatica
Linaria vulgaris
Cardaria draba
Tamarix parvitlora
Tamarix ramosissima
C h ry s anl h emum I et cant he um
Aegilops cylindrica
Cichorium intybus
Cardtus nutans
Lythrum salicaria
E lae agnus angustilo li a
To:
Date:
Project:
Re:
Gary'
I have reviewed the above mentioned application and plan set submittal and have the follo/ving comments per
sedion:
1.1. General application manual commenls:
'1.1.1- lr{er{ to serve letter from allapplicable utility componbs shall be provi&.
1.2. Water supply plan section:
1.2.1. A copy of fE ',/rell pemit and pump test data for all of the propced !\€lls shall be subrnitted.
1.2.2, A copy ot ttE ,rater qLdity bb ted rGults shall be subrnitled fo. a! \.!elb hat will used for v/der supply.
'1.2.3, A copy ot the approval l€te{ lrom the applicable fre dislict shall be subrnitted.
1.2.4, lt app€a6 the calculatio.ls in tablel are fo( 13 units. Hc,v'/ever, your condusion slaterEr{ on p€ge 2 saat6 thd tlell eiJht is
adequate to serve a sirEh famiv. This should be clanlied to match the calcuHjorE in bHel if apdicaHe. ls rlve|l eigtrt gdng to
be us€d to serve all ofthe units? lf then, a c€r ral water system design shall be inclLded in the .rEder uflity phn.
,l.3. ISTS Management plan section:
1.3.1. Due to the phlsical location of this project there are many sensitive issues reHed to the waderv"ter trcatm€.i m€#lod
prop6ed. The environmert aM public health concems are ground^€ter conbminatio.l, !./ethod @slruction, and do\ r
sbe6m water conhmination to mention a few lt is my recommendation due to the sensitivlty of he particuhr projed locatim
that the $iastq Eter trcatment mdhod be one of the following.
1.3.1.'1. Conr|ed to the nearcsl cenFal sanitary se\,Ege featment fdcility. This system stral have one b€tment phnt aM be
rnainbined by a licensed operator. Le. Rarrch at Roaring Fork or Mid Valley Metro Didid.
1,3.1,2. lnsbll a cenhal sanitary selyage trcatmert syslem with a packagE plant to be rEinbirEd by a licensed op€rator. l.e.
an Aercmod type dart.
1.3.1,3. lnslall a commuml sand flter type s€!/'age treabne.rt sydem. This sy*ern should ha,r sedic h.{(s at each unC and
sewaqe keatmert at a singh aerotic tank before dispersing into sub6urface tlpe absorpim feH. A licerEed operator
shall rnaintain thb s)6lem.
1.3.2. The co\€nants submi[ed for the maintenance and rbnilorirE of lhe p.oposed se,i\rdge beatrner{ s},stem shouH remain in
pbce. However, lhey should be revised to be apprcable torvard the sewage keatment rystem appro\Ed.
1.3.3. Localion of lh€ abGorptbh fidd related to the l@yr flooddain and food\,vay shall be per tte sfate and co(' y reguhtims a.d
gubdine6.
1.3.,0. Due to high percoHion rates, specid precaution shall be taken in design of the ab6orptbn field.
1.,1. Drainage Report Section:
'1.,1,1. Due to,,our project location, there should be a buffer to keep surface runoff fro.n dircct acc6s to he r€rirE FoIk River and
exidirE $/Ethrds. Two e!€mpl6 of stom\,lzter runoff treatment are new vv€tlands with phnb to lilter impudtie6 o. d€tertion
pord type filtration system. The method should be summarized in the drainage report section aM shorrn on lhe phn s€t.
1.5. General plan set comments:
1.5.1. Sl|ow and label all adsting and propGed conditions ac.ordingly on all slEets.
1.6.2. An existirE conditions or base map ol the entire parcel shall be pad of lhe plan set. The map contours should be esbblbhed
by a topographic suney by a licensed surveyor.
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Garfield County
Engineering llepartnent
Gafield County Building & Planning Dept.
Attn. Mark Bean
Wednesday, March 14, 2001
Roaring Fork Preserve
"Preliminary plan application additions and replacements" review dated January 23, 2001
. Page 2 March 15,2001
1.5. Sheet one of Six; cover sheet;
1.6.1, Revise the localion map 6 needed to shofl proper location of project.
,l.7. Sheet two of Six; Plat Sheet:
'1.7.1, Plat note dght should tad The inM)d lot ownus shal bd ns.ansible lor he cont pl ol AB noxious waeds in accttdance
wih Gafield County Noxiot16 Wdads Rulds and Reguhtions.
1.7.2, Plat note nine is resticlive, n appea.s to be per Gafield county subdMsion reguHiorls. Thls nde should be dsc'Jss€d ir
refererre to the wildlife dudy swgEdlons provided in lhe appMion.
1.7.3. Plat note t etve should r€,,di Each ld w bo seNbed by an individual sewage teabnont systom to be desbnod by a
drlo,ersbnal enginear in lhe dale ot Cdorado. The desjgn sh be k accotdance wkh he dalo of Cdoft& depatunnt ot
healh rules and Eguldtlons and aryoved by Gafield County beforc activation ot he sydem. The mai,rtenance ot lhe sys/em
shal be he rcspoDs,bdty of the homeowne.s assoc/afion. .4 kensed indivktrJd sewage fBatnorl sy$rrs Wntot sh6/
apprcve the mantenance of lhe inctvidual sewage trcafrnent systerrs fhe maintenance ol be syde,7ls sha, be in
accodahce with the honoowrerb assoqaron coverar{s.
1.8. Sheet three of Six; Plat Sheet:
l'8.l. DelineEte and bbel odsting aM propGed parDel informalion where applicable.
13.2. Oelinede and labd all exHng irigation channel easemeflts. Either centedine delineation or perimeter delredion shall be
sufiicierl{.
1.9. She€t four of six, grading, drainage, erosaon control and road plan/protlle:
13,1, Show ertire mriect limits.
13.2. Label all proposed and €,dding cul'/erts with appli€ble infomalion.
13.3. Stlo\,v all oddir€ irtlalih ditctrB and prcposed easentenb.
1.9,4 Add a phn rde ffirE the o.igils of rle topographic sur'€y and the &tum.
1.9,5. Stroly ard hbel all areas where sedirnert cqtrd fercing and f@tirE hrbity banier is to be ilsaaled. lnstall ettEr flodir€
furtidity barier or sedimer cq{rol fencir€ across the .hanrEls. lnstall directly dorvn drcam ,rorn he corFtuctbn IniB. This
apdi€6 to all wdhnds, inigEtbn .tEnneb, creeks and rivers atrecled by construclion.
1.9.6. Stro!/ oddirE and prcpced riparian are6, lvetbrds, and pagurelands v,/here apdi:abh. All o, tlle ripaian, and t\,ethrd
are6s shall be located by '/rctbnds tiologid and mapped accordingly by a li:€nsed sun€yor.
,.9.7. Due to your project lction, ttEre sllould be a bufier zone to fller surface water runofl befo.e il accesses the r@rhg Fo(k
River aM adjacenl v,E ands. The buffers should be hstalled on all lots wih drainage channels dircclty feeding the ri'/Er, lob
with runoff irdo existir€ wellands, and lots adiaceit to ltle ri!€.. Trb buffer o(ample6 are nel/ udbnds wih pbrrs io refiole
impuities o. deterition poid type buffeE that ',rould allo/v the treated llater to percoHe into the tlater qde.n.
,.9.8. The flood plain limits. the ,looduay limits, and the iood fringp limits should be shqrin aM labeled accotdingly on tre ddnage
phn.
'1.9,8.1. A copy o, the firm nEp witl trE proiecl lamits and the drainage plan information overbil should abo be proviled.
'1.9.8.2. Sho,v existirE slom drainage runotf directim within and adjacent to the proiect limits.
1.9.8.3. Stlorv and label all exidirE irilalim ditches and appu ellances wihan project limits accordingv.
'l.lo,sheet five of six, master utility plan:
1.10.1. Show er ire projed lirits.
'1.10.2. Shoit/ htle of ai applicat*e ut$ty companies and rldr conbct infomaton.
1.11.Sheet six of six, miscellaneous details:
t.l l.l. Add all d€hib apdicable to the se!^r{e beatment rys1em.
lf you have any questions or concems, please do not hesitale to call
Sincerely,
Jeff T Nelson
Assistant County Engineer
C Randy Withee, County Engineer
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log 8rh Streel, suite too-c, Glenwood Springs, CO. 81601-3360, 945-1 377 ext. 1100
Www.oarfield-co,rntv com, J €lson@oarlield-countu.com
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DEPABTMENT OF THE ARMY
U.S.ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, SACRAMENTO
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
I325 J STHEET
SAcFAMENTO, CALtFOnNtA 9581 4_2922 RECEIVED JAN 1 B 2OO1
iEPLY TCI
ATTEITIION OF
January L5, 2OO1
Regulatory Branch (200O75477 )
Mr. Dawe McMorris
Roaring Fork Preserve. LLC
Post Office Box 1350Basalt, Colorado 8]-621
Dear Mr. McMorris;
I am responding to your request, submitted by Beach
Environmental , LLC for a Department of Ehe Army permit toconstruct an access road crossing of wetLands located at lheRoaring Fork Preserve. The crossing invoLves a 24-inch culvertlocated beEween loEs 5 and 7 and is locat.ed approximately onemile east of CarbondaLe between Ehe Roaring Fork River and Councy
Road 100 withj.n Lhe NW L/4 ot SecEi.on 35, Township 7 South, Range88 West. Garfield CounEy, Colorado.
The Chief of Engineers has issued naE j-onwide general permits
number 14 which authorizes Ehe discharge of dredged or fillmaterial in waters of the United SE.ates for minor road crossings.
We have determined that your project will not affect threatenedor endangered species protected by the Endangered Species Act.Your project can be construct.ed under this authority provided thework meets the conditions listed on t.he enclosed informationsheets. We also understand that exisEing wetlands (roadsidedit.ches) and vegeEative buffers (along the Roaring Fork River)will be preserwed and maintained through fencing and ot.herprotective designaEions. You musE send a signed 1eEtser ofcertification Eo E.he Corps of Engineers wiEhin 3o days af t.ercompletion of the work (see general condition number L4) . A copyof Ehe certificaEion sE.at,ement is included for your use.
This verificatj.on is vaLid unEil rTanuary tE, 2OO3. If youhave not completed your project. by t.hat time, you should contact.the Corps of Engineers to obtain information on any changes whichmay hawe occurred to tshe nat.ionwide permits. you are reiponsiblefor remaining informed of such changes and for ensuring tirats allcontract personnel are familiar with the Eerms and condiliona ofE.his permit .
We have assigned number 200075477 t.o your project. pleaserefer to Ehis nurnber in any correspondence with this office. Ifyou have any questions, please contsact me at telephone number(97o) 243-7L99, extension 15.
S incerely,
Susan Bachini Na1l
Environmental Engineer
Northwest.ern Colorado Regulatory Office402 Rood Avenue, Room 142
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501-2563
Enc losure s
Copies Furnished:
Ms, .Torine L.,ahryer, Beach Environmentsal , LIJC, 215 West Main, Suite
i304, Aspen, Colorado IL5l,Lt-N[r. l(ark Bean, Garfield Countsy, 109 Bth Street, Suite 303,
Glenwood Sprlngs, CoLorado 81G0L
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We have assigned number 2OOO7S477 to your project. pleaserefer to Ehis number in any correspondence with thls offj-ce. Ifyou have any questions, please conEacE me aE. telephone number(9?O) 243-7199, extension 15.
S incerely,
Susan Bachini NaI1
Environmental Engineer
NorthwesEern Colorado Regulatory Of fice
402 Rood Avenue, Room 142
Grand \Tuncti on, Colorado 81501-2563
EncL osure s
Copies Furnished:
Ms. Jori.ne Lawyer, Beach EnvironmenEal, LLC, 715 West Main, Suite
,04, Aspen, Colorado 81511,r{fr. Mark Bean, carfield CounEy, 109 BEh SEreet., SuiE.e 303.
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 816 01
P.O. Box 1908
I 0O5 Cooper Ave.
Glenwood Springs,
co 81602
(970) 94s-s700
(97O) 9/15-1253 Fax
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6ton ggRrnc (orsurrzr rs RECEIVEDAPR2O2O[1
April 19, 2001
Mr. Mark Bean
Garfield County Building and Planning
109 Eighth Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: Roaring Fork Preserve Subdivision
Dear Mark:
Attached please find an Amendment to Water Allotment Contract, Basalt Water
Conservancy District, Water Allotment Contract No. 367 for Roaring Fork preserve
subdivision. This amendment increases the storage or augmentation water allotted to 5.g
acre feet.
cc: Alan Martellaro, Division Engineer
Kenneth Knox, Assistant State Engineer
Ron Liston
\\Fred\z&a jobs\20000U0723 Roaring Folk P.eseNe\garco_amendedBWCD.wpd
lf you have any questions, please call our office at (970) 945-5700.
Very truly yours,
Zancanella & Associates, Inc.
lfro,,u$ AZa-,,<*,LtQl
Thomas A. Zancanella, P.E.
A.ltachment
4-12-221 1:29Pt.l FRUM RbSUURCE, E.NGI NEEHING VlW !j45 | t3/
AMENDME}TT TO WATER ALLOTMEM' CONTRACT
BASALT WATER CONSERVAI\CY DISTRICT
WATER ALLOTMENT CONTRACT NO. 367
WHEREAS, the Basalt Water Coruervanc)' District (hcrcinaftcr the "District') Srant€d
Water Allotrnent Contract No. 367 dared August 7, 2000, (the "Cooract'') to Roaring Fort Prcservc,
LLC (the 'Applicant) for 3.5 acre feet to serve ccrtain property located in Garicld Cowly,
Colorado: and
WHEREAS. thc Applicaot has rcqucstcd that the contraA be amendcd by incrcase of the
storage or other augmentatiou water allotted theretmdcr to 5.9 acrc feet-
WHEREFORE, the Contract shall be and hercby is amended to provi& tlrar the Applicaot
shall be entitled to rcccivc and apply to beaeficial usc 5.9 acrc feet per yea of storagc or othcr
augmentation water owued or coutrolled by *re Disrict.
Excepr as herein oeressly amended and modifie4 said Wacr Allourem Contrad shall bc
and rcmain in firll force and effect.
ls tb*l,}-.2001Dated this &y of
ROARING FORK PRESERVE, LLC
,",-b/,b(tfuttulr/Patl
Dave McMorris, Managing Parmer
STATE OF COLORADO
COT]NTYOF GARFIELD
The above ed foregoing document was acknowledged before cre this
VY\cr y C,1^- . 2001 , by Dare McMorris, Managing Partner of
LLC.
Witness my hand and ofEciai seal.
f,Y Com lssD EXPnEs
My commissioa expires:01/10/04
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The forcgoing AmeDdrrcnt !o Water Allotmcnt Contract is approved by the Board of
Directors of the Basalt Watqr CoDsen ancy District on rhis 5th day of March, 2001.
Basalt Wata' Conservancy District
By:,,-/u--
Arthw Bowles, President
P.O. Box 19O8
1005 Cooper Ave.
Glenwood Springs,
co 81602
(97O) 945-s7OO
(97o) 945-12s3 Fax
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RECEIVEDAPRO32OOI
January 9, 2001
Mr. Mark Bean
Garfield County Building & Planning Department
109 Eighth Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Re: Water Quality Results - Roaring Fork Preserve Subdivision
Dear Mark:
Enclosed please find the water quality results recently received by our office for Well #8
at the Roaring Fork Preserve subdivision. The pending status of these results was
described in our water supply Report of January 9,2001 . we would expect the turbidity
of the water to diminish as the well develops. The hardness is similar to other municipal
systems in the area. should the owners desire to further reduce the hardness and
turbidity, in-house water softening and filtration systems are readily available through local
suppliers.
lf you have any questions, please call our office at 945-5700
Very truly yours,
Zancanella and Associates, lnc.
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Thomas A. Zancanella, P.E
Attachment
Ron Liston
Dave McMorris
Sherry Caloia
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REFERRAL FORM
Garfield County Planning Department
109 8th Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Date Sent:3/10i01
Retum Requested.416101
of Application(s)File Name(s)
SameRoaring Fork Preserve Subdivision Preliminary Plan
Phone: 9?0-945-8212Staf PlaDner: Mark Bean
PhoneApplicant: Roaring Fork Preserve LLC
Phollre: 9'10-945-2246Contact Person: Ron Liston
9'70 945-8212lFax 970 945-7785
Location: Approximately one (l) mile east of Carbondale offofCR 100
Summary ofRequest: Subdivide a 90.03 ac. tract inlo nin€ (9) lors, with a total of l4 dwelling units
The Garfield County Planning Department has received a land use request as referenced above. Your comments
are an important part ofthe evaluation process. In order to review all appropriate agency comments and
incorporrte them into the Staff Report, we request your response by Anril 6. 2001
Road & Bridee
County Attom€Y
G€olosical Sulvey (Fe€)
Heahh D€panment
Foftst Servic. (Fee)
wildlif€ Division
DISTRICT
Public Service
Holy Cross Electric
c- S./carboodalc Fir€ D
sih^.w Cesda/Rifle Ft€ Dislricl
Soil Cons€avarion Districl
Plaffing Cont nission
Proiect Name(s)
GARETELD COUNTY
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109 8th Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601M
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Town of Carbondale
51 I Colorado Avenue
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 96T2733
FAx (970) 961.9140
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Dear Mark:
July 19, 2000
Mark Bean
Garfield County Planning Department
109 Eighth Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, Co 8'1601
Re: Roaring Fork Preserve
This appears to be the type of project where the proposed cluster
ordinance could be of value. lt is the Town's experience that larger
lots such as these sometimes have problems with maintenance of
irrigated areas, etc. Perhaps there could be some clustering of
units with a Homeowner's Association or some other vehicle
maintaining the larger open space area.
The sketch plan appears to show more trees on the site than actual
field conditions. lt also appears that the existing potato cellar is not
indicated on the sketch plan.
The addition of the four accessory dwelling units would resuh in
slightly higher density than the Garfield County Comprehensive
Plan recommendation for the area.
Thank you for referring the Roaring Fork Preserve sketch plan to Carbondale for
comment. The Carbondale Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the
sketch plan at their July 13rh meeting. Their comments were as follows:
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Once again, thank you for forwarding the sketch plan for our comment. Please
ce!! nne at 963-2733 if you need to clarify any of the Town's comments.
Sincerely,
,yn"4 C L
Mark Chain
Planning Director
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, iI RECEIVED APR O 6 2gO1
sTAfE OF COLOTUDO
cotoRADo GtoroctcAt suRvtY
Division of Minerals and Ceol y
Department of Natural Resources
l313 Sheiman Street, Room 715
Oenver, Colorado 80203
Phone: (303) 856-2611
tAX: (303) 866-2461
GA-o1-0009
April 2,2001
RE: Roaring Fork Preserve Subdivision Geologic Hazard Review
Dear Mr. Bean,
Thank you for the land use application referral. At your request and in accordance to
Senate Bill 35 (1972) this office has reviewed the materials submitted and conducted a site
inspection on March 31, 2001. The materials submitted include a Preliminary Plan
Application dated January 23, 2001. The application includes a preliminary geotechnical
report that includes percolation tests. As we understand ISDS are proposed for this
development. The CGS had recently reviewed an adjacent property called the Mayfly Bend
Subdivision. Many ofthe conditions are our observations are similar. Please consider our
observations and recommendations in your review of this land use application.
The site is on the floor of the Roaring Fork River Valley east of Carbondale. The
eastem portion of the property extends to the river. The site is relatively flat with several
irrigation channels. The site is underlain by river terrace deposits of gravel and cobble that
has been deposited over bedrock ofthe Eagle Valley Evaporite. This formation contains
evaporitic minerals that, in the presence of fresh water, dissolve.
We have read the Preliminary Geotechnical Study and generally concur with their
content. River terrace alluvium generally provides excellent bearing capacity for
foundations. The potential impacts we see to this development will be wetland impacts, very
shallow ground water, possible hydrostatic head from confining soil cover, and very rapid
percolation rates in the gravel and cobble. None of these conditions would preclude the
development as intended. As stated in the geotech report, basements should be avoided.
Engineered mounded septic systems will need to be designed for the residences at this
development because of the fast percolation rates, the high ground water, and proximity to
the river. Consideration should be made of a centralized wastewater trearnent plant to serve
the new developments in this area.
DEPABTMENT OF
NATI-IRAL
RESOURCES
EillOw€ns
Cre8 t. Walchcr
treculive Onector
Michael 8.1-on8
Division Diredor
VicliCo\ran
Si.c C€olo8isr
and Dir€ctor
7b-
Mr. Mark Bean
Garfield County Departrnent Building and Planning
109 8t Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
As mentioned in the geotech report, bedrock dissolution can result in the formation of
sinkholes. We generally concur with the risk assessment made. We could also find no
features on the property that was indicative of subsidence. Care should be given, though.
The braided nature of t}te terrace surface tends to create shallow troughs and ridges that could
obscure smaller or subtle subsidence features. while HP Geotech or cGS is not aware of
any sinkholes in the area ofthis development, foundation excavations should be inspected by
the geotechnical consultant prior to construction.
Provided site specific investigations and foundation desigas are conducted and our
concems above are addressed, this olfice has no other concems with the development as
planned. Ifyou have any questions please contact this office at (303) 866-3551.
Sincerely,
Jonathan L. White
Engineering Geologist
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March 27, 200]
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Garfield County Bu'ilding and Plaruring Departnrenl
Attention: Mark Bean
Dear Mr. Beur:
I arn writing in my capacity as Manager of the 100 Road Canlo Conrpany, a Colorado
limit€d liability compdny, whoso legal address js my o.ffrce. The pL[pose of this letter is to
address several concems we have regarding the proliminary plan for the Roaring Fork
Preservatiofl Subdivision. I regrEt the lateness of this submission, but did not rcceivo the Project
Iuformatioa and Staff Comments until this morrring.
The 100 Road Cattle Company, 1265 County Road, 100, Carbondale, Colorado 81623,
owns qrproximately 43 acrcs adjacent to and to the west olthe proposed srrbdivision.
More speoifically:
L We strongly ohject to allowing r density of less than onc building per 10 acres'
White this area to the east of the town of Carbondale is presently served by an adequate roa( CR
100, this road is also tbe only cast/west access to the tonrn other than off of Route 82 to the
uofihwest. Increasing the density in this area will create, we believe, a need for road
improvements and, perhaps, additional .ingress and egress for the area.
2. If thc subdivision plan, with the ohanges recommcnded by stafi is app,roved wc
would urge that a requirement bo included that any new power lines be buried and that oristing
power lines bc buried at the expense of individual property owners within a reasonable pcriod of
timc.
3. We considered staff comments and other infrrmation providod with regard to
sewer and septic coruiderations. We urge the Commission to give careftrl consideration to the
rese(vations expressed by staff. We strongly urge that a condition for approval be a roquiremant
to monjtor for purity, with reasonable enforcernent provisions.
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4. We would request tJrat if the projc,ct is approvd it can contain covena[ts or
restrictions applicable to any owner in the subdivision for arutual weed control inspection with
su-fficient power in the proper authorilr to enforce weed control,
5. Fiually, we notc that there has beeu no hydrorogist evaluation, nor has the
Commission received comments from thc colorado Geological Survey. we noted the staffs
reference that "engineers" fccl flre existing natural drainage routes n'ill suffioo. As thc ownEr of
propcf,ty lyiag immediately to the west aod d<rwnhil) from rhe proposed subdivision, wc havc
great concem that without firrher study and, perhaps, the ueation of a retention pond and
additional drainage routes on the subdMsion pro,perty, oul property may vell beoome an
inadvertent r€tention pond.
I regret &at because ofdistant and time constrainh I am unable to attend this hearing. I
strongly urge the Conrmissioners to take into accounl not only these comments, but thosc oiits
owu staff
Very truly yours,
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Thomas A. Polachek, Manager
100 Road Cattle Company, LLC
To:
Date:
Project:
Re:
Garfield County Building & Planning Dept.
Attn. Mark Bean
Wednesday, March 14, 2001
Roaring Fork Preserve
"Preliminary plan application additions and replacements" review dated January 23,2001
Gary,
I have reviewed the above mentioned application and plan set submittal and have the follo/ving commer s per
seclion:
1.1. General application manual comments:
1.1.1. lried to ser\,Eletrer from allapplicaue utility comparies st€ll be proviled.
1.2. Water supply plan section:
'1r.1. A copy of tle 'r'rell pemit and Fmp ted data fo( a[ ol f)e p{opced v,ek stEll be sLbmitted.
12.2. A cop), of tre,rrater quality bb test results shal be slbmitted fo. all!,velb tH vrill Lrsed for water s+pty.
123. A copy of Sle apprd/al lefier norn the applicabh fre distrid shall be subrnitted.
l2.il. lt app€ars ttE calculatinE h bbhl aIe for 13 units. Ho\,varer, ),our condLlsbn statemeot on ruE 2 sid€s that viEa eight b
adeq.Ete to serve a Sng{e hmily. This s|rculd be clarified to match the cabulatixE in tablel if @liaaue. ls u/e{ eigh[ gdrE to
be us€d to serve all of the units? lf t|€o, a central water systern design shall be included h the nE3er dlity phn.
1,3. ISTS Management plan section:
1,3.1, Due to tte ph) iical lGtiorl of his project there are many sensilive issues related to the vtEteurat€a beatner$ meulod
prcposed. The environment and public heallh concems a.e ground\.\iater contaminalbn, rldhnd deslruc-tbn, and doltrrl
steam water conhmhalion lo rnenton a fey/. lt is my rcc.mrnefldation due to the sensiti\rty o, the padicuhr pIoi€i, localion
that he t rEtemter treEtrnent rndrod be one of the folk uiing.
1.3.1.1, Conned to [E neared centsal sanilary sa,\,ag€ lreatment facility. This s],stem shal hale one lrratn€nt *rt and be
mairtained by a lbeos€d operator. l.e. Ranch at R@ring Fork o. Mil Valey iil&o Ohtid-
13.1.2, lrdal a cenhal sanibry sa,,/age teabnent s],stem wih a p€d<age plait to be rnainl*Ed ry a fire.tsed operato.. l.e.
an Aero+nod type phrit.
1.3.1.3, lnda! a co.nmunal sand flter type s$rage treatrEnt syslem. Thb sydem shouH ha\€ sedic ha{(s d each unl and
se.!,agE beatrEnt at a singh aerotic tank before dbpersirE into sub6uface type abEorptbn feld. A lbetEod operator
slrall mainhin lhis sydern.
1.3.2. The co€rlar*s slb.nitted ,or the mainteEnce and monitoing ot ttle propo6ed sa,lage be*neri stBem sho.rld lrirEh in
dace. Ho//ever. they should be revised lo be apdi:able tovlard the sa,.aage treatrner{ sydefi appro,rd.
1.3.3. Location of ttE absorptirn fieH related to the 10Gyr tloodpbih and nood,vay shall be per the sl{e a.d co(,|v,€gdati,ts and
guidelirEs.
1.3,4. Due to high percoHi$ rat6, speci precadion shall be taken in design of th€ abGo.ptioo f€b.
1.4. Drainage Report Section:
1.1. Due b )iour projed location, ttEre should b€ a buffer to keep surface rurotr from dired acc6s lo the roaiu Fork Rh/e. and
existing wEtands. TwD o(amples of stornwater runoff treatment are n61, r,Ethnds with pk(s to filts impuitk6 or detention
pond type filt"tion qFlem. The method should be summarized in tle drainage repod sedion aM shortd dt tlle phn set.
1.5. General plan set comments:
1,5,1. Show and labd a[ eJdding and p.opos€d conditions accordingly on all stEets.
1,5.2. An eddirE conditi{hs or b€se map ol the entire parcel shall be p6d of tE plan s€{. The nlap conburs should be dHtshed
by a topographic survey by a licensed sur'/e,!&r.
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1.6. Sheet one of Six; Cover sheet:
1,6.1, Revise the locatbn map as needed b sho , proper location of Erj€ct.
1.7. Sheet two of Six; Plat Sheet:
1.7,1. Plat note eight should read: The kdr4'dud bt q[nets sh6, be re,sm.nsibla lor tha cond ol the noxious weeds in accordance
w h Gatfdd Counly Noxious Weeds Rules and F6gr,/66ors.
1.7,2. Pht nde nirE ts r6ttir./e. lt appeaE to be per Garfidd co$ty suMMsion r€guhtions. This note stpuld be dbcussed in
rcference to trE v!*Jlife dudy suggestirns provired in tlE applicalbn.
1.7,3. Plat note twctve should te€d'. Each lot w ba seryiced by an kdvklual sEwage aaainent system to be designod by a
Fotessiond engineet in he tate ot Colo@do. fhe dosgn $al De in accodance w h lhe dala ol Coloado depetunent ol
healh rulos and regulalbns and approved by Gattek! County beloB actuatioh ol the sysiem. fhe mainlaaance ot he syslem
shal be he rcsponsry ol tte honeowneB assodatbr. A lcansed indyidud sevtage tr,ra,7]f,,nl syslanrs oporato. sra,
apptove lhe maintenance ol he indivklual sewage taahloht systems. Ihe maintenance o, Itlo sysrers stld he in
ac,cotdance with (he honEownet's assodaion covenadb.
1.8. Sheet three of Six; Plat Sheet:
1.8,1. OelirEate and bbelexisif€ and plopG€d porcel inlomdion wtEre apdbable.
1.8.2. Ddineate and labd all e)dding ,ngBtion chanttel easemenb. Eiher centerline delinealin or peaimeGr delincatirl stEll begfircisn.
1.9. Sheet four of six, grading, drainage, erosion control and road plan/profile:
1.9.1. Sho,i, er{iE project lhits.
13.2. Labd allpropced and edstiE cd\Ie ts wi\tr appli=bh intorrEtixt.
13.3. Sho$, all e)(HirE iriFtbn dilchG ad Plopc€d €serEnts.
13.'t. Add a phn rde statirE the odgirE of tle toFgr+hh su',Ey a.d tle datum.
13.5. Sho$, and laid al ar€as vrhere s€dirrEr{ cqlH fencir€ ard i@lhg turbity hrier is b be lrEtall€d. lr$ eih€r lbthg
tutbiiy bori€r d sedh€d cortd ,encing acr6s the chanrEb. lnstal dnedy down *qn nun the cd|str.Elbn m. This
applies b af $ethnds, irigEtirn ctErxEb, crEeks and d\€.s atreded by co.lshrclion.
13.6. Sho/, exi{ir€ a.d propG€d nparbn ares, udbnds, ard peduretands wtEre apdirable. Al of the tuhn, and wedaod
areas stEll be located by w€{ands biobgrsi and rmppeO accordingly by a [censed suneyor.
'1.9,7. Oue to ),r3t r proied lGtbn, tlere should be a buffer zorE to flter surface \,',aier runofr befo.e t c6 tle r@dng Fork
Ri\i€r and adtsrer{ u/E{ands. The buffers should be insblled on all lots with drainage charneb fedty feedE the ri/er, lG
wilh .unoff into exislirE s/Edards, ard b adiacefit to ttE dve.. Turo bdfer exar$es are n6., we{dlds trih pb.t b rEanove
inpurties or ddenlirn po.rd type bufers thal lr,Duld allo/v the feated eEter to percok e into tE lfater qFtern.
13,8. The nood phin limits. the f,@d,lay lmits, and the n@d fringp limits shooH be sho,\,n and hbded accodingay m tE d lagE
plan.
ll.8.l, A copy of the fim rnap wih tle projed limts and ttle dairEgp pbn inforrEtion o{eftd shodd atso be proviH.
I.9.8.2. St|od odsthg Sorm drairEge runotr diredim vJithin and adjaoeri to ttre prqecl linits.
13.8.3, Sho/v and hbd all odslirE irigEthn ditches and apgrder6nc6 wihin p.ojed linib acco.diEy.
,.1o.Sheet five of six, master utility plan:
L10.1. Stp\,verite p((&d limts.
Ltor. shqr!,r bbh of allapplirHe utrty cornp6nl6 and hdr corltsd hlfination.
1.11.Sheet six of six, miscellaneous details:
l.t i.l. Add all d€tails apdi:able to the se'riage bednert q61em.
lf you have any questions or concems, please do not hesilate to call.
Sincercly,
Jeff T Nelson
Assistant County Engineer
I 09 8th Street, suite 100-c, Glenwood springs, CO. 81601-3360, 945-1377 ext. 11OO
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ROBERT B, EMERSON. PC-FECEIVED},lARO62OOI
A6 SOLJTH THIRO STREET
CAFiEIONOALE, COLORAOO CII623
(s7o) 963.37oo
RO6ERI' E EMERSON FAX (97O) e63-O965
March 5, 2001
Re: Roaring Fork Preserve SubdivisionzMayfly Bend Ranch Subdivision
Dear Mark:
I am writing this letter to let you know that my client, Roaring Fork Preserve, LLC, is in
the process of negotiating a joint road agreement with the owners of Mayfly Bend Ranch.
The road will be constmcted in the location shown on the respective plats of these
subdivisions and the old easement will be vacated. The road agreement that we are
negotiating will include a methodology for sharing costs of construction and
maintenance. I expect that this will be finalized in the near future.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Sincerely,
4a-t d E"-*
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Robert B. Emerson
RBEzrjj
Dave McMorris
John Dresser
Ron Liston
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Mr. Mark Bean
Director
Garfield County PlanninS Department
109 Eighth Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601