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Community Development Department
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-8212
www.garfield-county.com
PRE-APPLICATION
CONFERENCE SUMMARY
TAX PARCEL NUMBER: 2181-042-00-223 PRE-APP DATE: April 17, 2020
PROJECT: Jones – Secondary Dwelling Unit
OWNER: Abigail Jones
REPRESENTATIVE: Brad Jordan
PRACTICAL LOCATION: 6809 County Road 214, New Castle, CO 81647
ZONING: Rural
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Residential Medium High (2-6 acres per dwelling unit)
TYPE OF APPLICATION: Administrative Review for a Secondary Dwelling Unit
I. GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant is requesting a permit for a Secondary Dwelling Unit on an approximately 29.184-
acre parcel located west of the Town of New Castle and accessed off County Road 214. As the
property is over 4 acres, the Secondary Dwelling Unit is limited to 3,000 square feet in size. The
property is identified as Lot 1 of the Hayes Exemption. The applicant’s representative
Staff recommends that the applicant contact the Division of Water Resources at 970-945-5665 to
discuss legal water issues. A 4-hour pump test is required but may be done as a condition of
approval (however, please submit any supporting information available). In addition, a water
quality test in compliance with Section 4-203(M)(1)(b)(5)(C) will need to be provided. This water
quality test may be done as a condition of approval if requested in the application.
The Applicant will need to provide a general description of the proposed wastewater treatment
system and its adequacy in serving the SDU as well as representations of the site’s topography and
soils. Staff and the applicant’s representative discussed that a professional engineering report
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should be submitted regarding the steep slopes and potential geologic hazards on the hill side
immediately above the proposed location of the Unit.
Demonstration of conformance to Section 7-107 and specifically Table 7-107, Roadway Design
Standards, needs to be provided. This demonstration should include all private driveways and
roads from the proposed unit to public right of way.
Please respond to the Standards as identified in Article 7: Standards, Division 1, 2 and 3 as well as
Division 7-701-B, Secondary Dwelling Unit Standards. These are the standards by which the
application will be determined to be approved, approved with conditions or denied. A short
response to these items ensures that 1) the applicant has read and understands the standards
upon which a determination will be based, and 2) allows the applicant and staff to work through
any possible issues early in the application process.
II. REGULATORY PROVISIONS AND PROCESS REQUIRED
• Article 3, Zoning
o Residential Suburban Zone District – Lot/Building Requirements (Table 3-201) and
Use Table (Table 3-403)
• Article 4, Application and Review Procedures
o Administrative Review Process (Section 4-103)
o Common Review Procedures (Section 4-101
o Table 4-102 Common Review Procedures and Required Notice
o Application Materials (Table 4-201 and Section 4-203)
• Article 7, Standards – Division 1 General Standards, Division 2 General Resource Protection
Standards, Division 3 Site Planning – as applicable
III. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCESS
The review process shall follow the steps contained in Table 4-102 and Section 4-103,
Administrative Review (see attached flow chart)
IV. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS – KEY TOPICS
• General Application Materials
o Signed Application Form
o Signed Payment Agreement Form and application fees
o Proof of Ownership: copy of deed and copy of title commitment
o Names and mailing addresses of properties within 200 feet of the subject property
o Mineral rights ownership for the subject property (demonstrated through a search
of Clerk and Recorder database and/or Assessors database, memo attached)
o A narrative describing the request and related information
o Updated Title Commitment
• A copy of this Pre-Application Summary needs to be submitted with the Application.
• Vicinity Map including areas within a radius of approximately 3 miles.
• Improvements Agreement / Development Agreement (may be waived upon request)
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• Site Plan showing, at minimum, parcel boundary, existing structures, proposed SDU and
access, parking, easements, and topography.
• Grading and Drainage Plan prepared by a qualified professional – this should include an
analysis of any potential slope or hazard issues
• Impact Analysis – Please respond to the identified impacts in Section 4-203(G)
• Demonstration of Legal and Physical Water (well permit, 4-hour pump test and water quality
test per Section 4-203(M) or a request to complete the pump test and water quality test if
the application is approved.
• Wastewater Management Plan – if the applicant plans to use a shared system that system
should be inspected by a qualified professional to indicate that it is adequate and
functioning.
• Contact information for any ditch on the property
• Respond to Standards fully described in Article 7, Divisions 1-3 and, for Secondary Dwelling
Units, Article 7, Section 701.
• Statement and demonstration of conformance with Section 7-107, Access and Roadways
(Specifically conformance with Table 7-107 for access road from County roadway to
proposed ADU). Provide copies of easements or other demonstration of legal access if the
driveway crosses adjacent properties. This analysis should include a basic traffic analysis
indicating total traffic from the use to the County Road.
Submit three paper copies and one digital for applications. Additional copies will be requested
upon determination of completeness. See the land use code for additional infor mation on
submittal requirements.
V. APPLICATION REVIEW
a. Review by: Staff for completeness recommendation and referral agencies for
additional technical review
b. Public Hearing: _X_ Director Decision with notice
___ Planning Commission
___ Board of County Commissioners
___ Board of Adjustment
c. Referral Agencies: May include Garfield County Road and Bridge, Fire Protection District,
Garfield County Designated Engineer, Division of Water Resources,
Garfield County Vegetation Management, Aspen Valley Land Trust
VI. APPLICATION REVIEW FEES
a. Planning Review Fees: $ 250.00
b. Referral Agency Fees: $ TBD – consulting engineer/civil engineer fees
c. Total Deposit: $ 250.00 (additional hours are billed at $40.50 /hour)
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VII. GENERAL APPLICATION PROCESSING
The foregoing summary is advisory in nature only and is not binding on the County. The summary is
based on current zoning, which is subject to change in the future, and upon factual representations
that may or may not be accurate. This summary does not create a legal or vested right. The
summary is valid for a six month period, after which an update should be requested. The Applicant
is advised that the Application submittal once accepted by the County becomes public information
and will be available (including electronically for review by the public. Proprietary information can
be redacted from documents prior to submittal.
PRE-APPLICATION SUMMARY PREPARED BY:
April 17, 20202
Patrick Waller, Planner Date
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