HomeMy WebLinkAboutDirector's Decision 09.10.2019IC Garfield County
Community Development Department
September 10, 2019
Robert Classen
P.O. Box 1227
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: Director Decision Brown 2-Unit Dwelling (File No. GAPA-06-19-8734)
Dear Robert:
This letter is in regard to the Director's Decision for your Administrative Land Use Change
Permit Application for a 2-Unit Dwelling on the property owned by Hector Brown located
at 172 Darrow Street (aka County Road 160), Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, and known
by Assessor Parcel #218527106003. Your Application has been reviewed in accordance
with the Administrative Review procedures contained in the Land Use and Development
Code as amended. Said provisions require a Decision by the Director of the Community
Development Department on whether to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the
request.
The Director's Decision is based on the following findings:
1. That proper public notice was provided as required for the Director's Decision.
2. Consideration of the Application was extensive and complete, that all pertinent
facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all interested parties were given the
opportunity to provide input prior to the Director's Decision.
3. That for the above stated and other reasons, the proposed addition of 2-Unit
Dwelling to the second floor of the existing commercial building is in the best interest of
the health, safety, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield
County.
4. That with the adoption of conditions, the application is in general conformance with
the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, as amended.
5. That with the adoption of conditions and for the above stated and other reasons
the application has adequately met the requirements of the Garfield County Land Use
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and Development Code, as amended.
The Director's Decision is hereby issued approving the Brown 2-Unit Dwelling Application
subject to the following conditions:
1. All representations of the Applicant contained in the Application submittals shall be
conditions of approval unless specifically amended or modified by the conditions
contained herein.
2. An approved Building Permit in compliance with IBC 2015 shaii be required prior
to construction of the 2-Unit Dwelling. Construction plans shall demonstrate
compliance to Section 707, Fire Barrier of the IBC 2015, or alternatively, the
construction plans include a fire suppression system.
3. A wet sealed copy of the Zancanella & Associates, Inc. septic report shall be
provided prior to issuance of a Building Permit for the 2-Unit Dwelling.
4. The existing septic system shall be properly serviced and maintained. The
applicant must obtain a permit prior to Installing, altering, or repairing a system if
changes will be made.
5. The 4 new residential parking spaces and 2 existing commercial asphalt parking
spaces at the front of the commercial building shall be delineated. The proposed
Site Plan (revised 7-8-19) shall be corrected to state that there are 6, not 7, asphalt
parking spaces at this location.
6. The Applicant shall comply with the City of Glenwood Springs conditions of
approval for the expansion of the municipal water service to the proposed new 2-
Unit Dwelling, as stated in the April 17, 2019 letter from Brad Zachman, Water &
Wastewater Superintendent, including:
a. Applicant must agree to and sign a City of Glenwood Springs pre -
annexation agreement.
b. Applicant must submit a utilities plan for the City's review and approval.
c. Applicant must contact the Glenwood Springs Fire Department to confirm
that the existing water supply in the area is adequate for the proposed
improvements. The applicant should be aware that the water main that
serves the properties along County Road 160 is undersized (4-inch).
d. Water services must meet all applicable Municipal Code,
Water/Wastewater Department, and Engineering Department Rules and
Regulations.
e. All applicable tap and system improvements fees, as calculated by the City's
Community Development Department, shall become due and payable prior
to activating service to the new residential units.
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f. All water uses must be metered by a City -approved water meter. Meters
must be inspected and approved by the Water/Wastewater Departments
prior to activation.
g. A water account must be set up with the Finance Department prior to the
service(s) being energized.
h. Following completion of project, an as -built drawing of the services and
associated appurtenances shall be submitted for review and approval by
the City. Submittals shall be made in PDF (.pdf) and/or AutoCAD (.dwg) file
formats.
7. The Applicant has one year within which to satisfy conditions of approval and
obtain a building permit for the construction of the 2 new dwelling permits.
The Land Use and Development Code requires notification to the Board of County
Commissioners for their review and potential call-up of the Director's Decision. The Board
review is for a period of 10 calendar days commencing on the date of the Director's
Decision. The call-up period shall expire on September 21, 2019. Once the call-up period
has passed with no request for review or public hearing, and provided all relevant
conditions of approval have been resolved the Land Use Change Permit will be issued.
Pursuant to the Land Use and Development Code, the Applicant has one year from the
date of the Director's Decision to satisfy all conditions of approval or request an extension.
Please contact the Community Development Department if you have any questions
regarding the Director's Decision and the conditions of approval.
Sincere
She ' I Bower, AICP
Dire or, Community Development Department
Atta ment
Cc: Board of County Commissioners
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Exhibit A
Site Plan
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Monumented Land and Improvement Survey
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OWNER: HECTOR BROWN
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ARCHITECT: R08ERT D CLASSEH
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4 PARKING SPACES
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1 SPACE EACH • 2 PARKING SPACES
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TOTAL PARKING REpRRE, • 10 PARKING SPACES
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