HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 Staff Report Administrative Review 10.19.2020Cerise Minor Subdivision - Exhibits
Administrative Review (File M ISA-07-20-8800)
Applicants are Dennis and Patricia Cerise
October 19,2020
Exhibit
Number
Exhibit Description
1 Public Heari Notice lnformation Form
2 Recei from Mail Notice
3 Garfield Land Use and Develo ment Code as amended
4 Garfield Cou Com rehensive Plan of 2030
5 ication
6 Staff Re rt
7 Referral Comment - Garfield Cou Buildin nt
B Referral Comment - Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District
I Referral Comment - Colorado of Tra ortation
'10 Referral Comment - Colorado Geo ical S
11 Referral Comment - Garfield Environmental Health
12 Referral Comment - Mountain Cross E ineerin
13 Referral Comment - Garfield Road and B De rtment
14 Refe rral Comment - Colorado Division of Water Resources
'15 Referral Comment - Garfield Cou V etation nt
16 A licant Re resentations rdi Barn
PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
se Minor Subdivision
MrsA-O7-20-8800
October 19,2020
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Administrative Review - Referral to the
BOCC - Minor Subdivision
Dennis and Patricia Cerise
Jon Fredericks
The property is located approximately
4.5 miles east of the Town of
Carbondale along Highway 82. The
address is 16724 Highway 82,
Carbondale, CO 81623
Subdivision of one 16.461-acre parcel
into lots of approximately 4.454-acres,
6.004-acres, and 6.003-acres
Onsite Well / Septic
Rural
Residential Medium, 6-10 Acres Per
dwelling unit
TYPE OF REVIEW
APPLTCANT (OWNER)
REPRESENTATIVE
LOCATION
REQUEST
WATER/SANITATION
ZONING
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
I. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL
The Applicant has applied for a Minor Subdivision to divide an existing 16.461-acre
parcel into three lots of 4.454,6.004, and 6.003 acres. Usually, the Minor Subdivision
is an Administrative process, but the applicant is requesting the approval of above
ground utilities. This requires approval from the Board of County Commissioners.
The existing parcel is improved with a single-family residence and associated
agricultural structures. The remainder of the parcel is used for irrigated pasture. Access
is from Highway 82 through permanent existing easements and there is no connection
to a Couniy Road. The applicant is proposing to service the new lots with a shared well
and shared OWTS.
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE
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valley floor. There are some small slopes in the southern portion of the parcel, but none
that exceed County standards.
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III. AUTHORITY - APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
A. Section 5-301 of the Land Use and Development Code (LUDC), designates the
division of land that creates no more than 3 parcels, is served by a private well or water
supply entity and does not require the extension, construction, or improvement of a
County right-of-way, as requiring Administrative Review.
B. Section 4-103 of the LUDC sets forth the Administrative Review Procedures by
which the current Application is being considered. This section permits the Director to
refer the application to the Board of County Commissioners for a decision on the
application.
C. Article 7 of the LUDC sets forth General approval standards in Division 1,
General Resource Protection Standards in Division, 2 Site Planning and Development
Standards in Division 3, and Subdivision Standards and Design Specifications in
Division 4. Minor Subdivisions are also subject to Section 5-301(C) and 5-402(F). The
standards are addressed in the Application submittals and in the Staff Analysis section
of the Staff Report.
IV. PUBLIC AND REFERRAL COMMENTS
The Applicant has provided documentation that all required notice mailings have been
completed in accordance with the LUDC. No public comments were received as a result
of the public notice. Referral Comments received on the Application are attached as
Exhibits and summarized below:
Garfield County Building Department (Exhibit 7)- No issues were identified. The applicant can use the initial land use permit as
part of any needed grading permit.
Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District (Exhibit 8)- The proposed access appears to be adequate for emergency apparatus.
- No additional water supply is needed.- New lots will be subject to development impact fees adopted by the District
Colorado Department of Transportation (Exhibit 9)- No issues were identified with CDOT access. The property has been issued an
access permit.
Colorado Geological Survey (Exhibit 10)- Sinkholes, subsidence, and ground deformation are active throughout the
Roaring Fork Valley.- A site-specific geotechnical investigation is recommended once individual
building locations are known and prior to building permit application.
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Garfield County Environmental Health (Exhibit 11)
Agree with the applicant's proposed conditions regarding a water supply plan.
Annual water testing is recommended.
The applicant should provide a legal agreement between the two lots to facilitate
use, maintenance, and improvement of the proposed OWTS by either lot.
Mountain Cross Engineering (Exhibit 12)- The applicant hasn't supplied a well permit for the proposed Subdivision.
- A water quality test is needed.- A pump test of the well is required- The applicant needs to provide a well sharing agreement
- The applicant should provide individual OWTS'.- The Applicant should obtain a letter from Mid Valley Metro District corroborating
that connection to the system is not feasible.
- The Applicant should verify the driveway length and design is acceptable to the
local fire district.
Garfield County Road and Bridge (Exhibit 13)
- No concerns were identified as the Subdivision will access directly onto Highway
82.
Colorado Division of Water Resources (Exhibit 14)
- Required that the applicant either restrict the use of the existing well to one of
the three tracts of the subdivision or obtain and maintain a valid well permit for
the existing well pursuant to a court approved plan for augmentation and for the
proposed shared well.
Garfield County Vegetation Management (Exhib¡t 15)
- Asked that the applicant complete a noxious weed inventory and management
plan.
Comments have not been received from the followino aoenci es and deoartments
Mid Valley Metro District, Parks and Wildlife, Holy Cross Energy and Xcel Energy
V. STAFF ANALYSIS
Article 7, Division 1: General Standards
-'101: Com District Use
The proposed subdivision is in general conformance with the dimensional standards of
the Rural zone district. The minimum lot size in that zone district is 2 acres. The smallest
lot in the proposed subdivision is 4.54 acres. Based on the applicant's site plan
submittal, structures on the site are compliant with building setback requirements.
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Conforma hensive Plan an
The property is designated as Residential Medium in the Garfield County
Comprehensive Plan. This designation suggests 6-10 acres perdwelling unit. Two of
the applicant's proposed parcels meet the 6-acre designation. The other parcel is 4.54-
acres in size. The proposed Minor Subdivision is directly to the west of Cerise Ranch,
a subdivision where almost all parcels are approximately 2-acres in size. To the west of
the proposed subdivision three parcels range in size from 1.3 to 3.8-acres. Additionally,
the applicant represented thatwhen CDOT expanded Highway 82 to four lanes a portion
of the property was taken. Based on these adjacent parcel sizes and the small
difference between the proposed subdivision acreages and recommended densities,
Staff feels that the differences in recommended density are not significant enough to
affect the application.
The proposed Minor Subdivision supports other aspects of the Comprehensive Plan
including Housing, Agriculture, and Natural Resources, Habitat and Wildlife. Based on
suggested densities and overall support of the Comprehensive Plan, Staff recommends
that the application is in general conformance with the Comprehensive Plan.
Proximate Lot Densities
Section 7-1 03: Compatibilitv
The proposed Minor Subdivision is adjacent to smaller rural residential lots. The
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applicant anticipates that the proposed lots will be transferred to their children for
Oävetopment of single-family residences. The proposed subdivision is compatible with
surrounding uses.
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Lot 1 of the proposed subdivision is served by an existing, permitted well (Permit No.
132668) thai allows for a single dwelling unit. The applicant has proposed to drill one
additional well to serve the two other lots and has provided the following suggested
Condition of Approval:
prior to recording Finat Plat, the appticant shall provide evidence to the County
that a legat and ádequate water suppty has been developed to serve Lots 2 & 3,
inctuding a well permit, 4-hour pump test report, water quality report and well
sharing agreement.
Staff is comfortable with the intent of the proposed Condition of Approval but would like
to note that a pump test and water quality test will also be required for the existing well.
A modified version of this Condition is included as a suggested Condition of Approval.
The applicant has provided an augmentation plan, approved by the Basalt Water
Conservancy District for the shared well. The application was reviewed by the Division
of Water Resources who required that the applicant either restrict the use of the existing
well to one of the three tracts of the subdivision (preferably using a Plat note) or obtain
an augmentation plan for the existing well on Lot 1.
Section 7-105: Adequate Central Water Distribution and Wa stewater MS
The Land Use and Development Code requires that a central water and wastewater
system is needed to serve a proposed subdivision if the property is located within 400
féet of a central system that is available and adequate to serve the proposed
development, and connection is practicable and feasible.
Cerise Ranch Subdivision, which is served by Mid Valley Metro district, is directly
adjacent to the subject parcel. The applicant has provided information indicating that
thé point of conneci¡on for water with Mid Valley Metro is 1140' away from the closest
point of the subject property. The existing Mid Valley Metro lift station is located 225'
irom the closest point of the subject property. The application indicates that although
the wastewater connection is within 400' of the subject property, there are no easements
in place that would allow the sewer to cross Lots 57 and 58 of the Cerise Ranch
Subdivision.
ln addition to the applicant's representations regarding proximity, the applicant has
argued that connection to the district is not practical or feasible based on the following
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Mid Valley Metro did not respond to referral comments or follow-up phone calls and
emails. The Land Use Code in Section 4-101(C) allows the decision-making body to
interpret a lack of timely response as no comment on the application.
Based on the applicant's representations regarding the financial difference between the
installation of a well and Mid Valley Metro Service as well as the small impact of a 3-lot
subdivision, Staff is supportive of the applicant's request that the Board find the that
connection to Mid Valley Metro service is neither practical nor feasible.
The applicant has proposed a shared OWTS to handle wastewater within Lots 2 and 3
on the property. This application was reviewed by Garfield County Environmental
Health, who did not identify any issues with the proposal, provided that the applicant
create a legal agreement for use, maintenance, and improvement of the proposed
OWTS. The Garfield County designated engineer recommended that a shared OWTS
not be utilized for the parcel. However, based on Land Use and Development Code
review and Environmental Health review, there do not appear to be any regulations in
place that would prohibit the use of a shared OWTS. Additionally, the parcels are fairly
significant in size. lf sometime in the future a property owner wanted to install their own
OWTS it does not appear that there would be any issues.
The applicant provided documentation that the existing OWTS on the property is
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adequate and functioning properly
Section 7-106 Adequate Pub ic Utilities
The applicant has stated that the current parcel is provided with electric utility service
from Holy Cross Energy. The new parcel will also be served by Holy Cross Energy and
the applicant has provided a will serve letter from the company. The application was
reviewed by Holy Cross Energy and no issues were identified.
The applicant has requested to utilize aboveground utilities to service the subdivision.
The Land Use and Development Code addresses the issue is Section 7-106.C.1 as
follows:
lJnderground Location. All utilitíes except major power fransmission lines,
transformers, switching and terminal boxes, meter cabinets, and other
appurtenant facilities shall be located underground throughout the development
unless it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the BOCC that compliance is
impractical or not feasible and will result in undue hardship.
The applicant has represented that the cost to extend the overhead line is approximately
g1O,O00 compared to $32,900 for underground utilities. Additionally, the applicant has
represented that they are dividing the lots to give to their children and that there will be
limited visual impact because of the heavily vegetated area where Highway 82 is
located.
Staff is not supportive of the applicant's request for aboveground utilities. There are no
topographical or geological hazards that would require the installation of aboveground
utilities. The location of the proposed utilities is in a level irrigated field and the distance
required for installation is not substantial. Additionally, while the applicant argues that
the aboveground utilities will not be visible from Highway 82, the lines will be visible
from the neighboring Cerise Ranch Subdivision. Staff does not support a finding that
compliance will result in undue hardship on the applicant.
Staff does support allowing the applicant to keep the existing aboveground utility that
services Lot 1 in place.
Section 7-107: Access and Drivewavs
The Applicant has provided engineering documentation showing that the primary
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access road will be widened to meet
County requirements and that the
shared access driveway will be
constructed to meet CountY
requirements. A portion of this roadway
expansion will occur within an easement
across the adjacent property. Staff has
included a suggested Condition of
Approval that the applicant ensure the
improvements are located within the
existing easement or on their own
property. The application provided an
engineered grading and drainage plan
that shows a number of culverts that will
be installed as part of the driveway
construction.
The proposed Minor Subdivision will
access directly onto Highway 82. CDOT
has reviewed the application and issued
an access permit. No improvements
were required at that time.
The Land Use and Development Code
has a requirement that dead-end streets of 600' or longer are prohibited. However, this
access functions more as a driveway as it only serves two properties. The access
driveway was reviewed by the Carbondale & Rural Fire District who indicated that the
proposed access appears to be adequate for emergency apparatus. Staff has built a
waiver from this requirement into the suggested findings. Based on this review the
proposed access appears acceptable.
Section 7-108:atural Hazards
Garfield County Hazard Mapping shows moderate soil hazards in the northern half of
the property. The application was reviewed by the Colorado Geological Survey who
recommended that a site-specific geotechnical investigation be completed prior to the
issuance of a Building Permit. CGS also represented that the proposed subdivision is
in an area prone to sinkholes. Based on the requirement that a geotechnical
investigation is required prior to Building Permit; Natural Hazards have been
appropriately mitigated.
Section 7-109: Fire Protection
The Application was reviewed by the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District. The
District had no issues with the proposed subdivision but requested that the applicant
pay impact fees prior to the approval of the final plat. The current fee is $730 per
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Existing Access Along Highway 82
residential unit.
Article 7, Division 2: General Resource Protection Standards
Section 7-201 Aqricultural Lands
No impact is anticipated on surrounding agricultural uses from the Subdivision. Because
of the larger lot sizes - small-scale agriculture will still be possible on the property.
The applicant has represented that there are no downstream users of the Blue Creek
lateral ditch and the Harris and Reed ditch. The applicant does plan to fill and abandon
one of these laterals, however, no impact is anticipated to the larger ditch. During the
site visit the applicant indicated that they were the owners of the ditch. To comply with
Land Use and Development Code requirements - Staff has included a suggested
Condition of Approval that the owners of the ditch that is being crossed provide a letter
of authorization.
Section 7-202 Wildlife Habitat Areas
The proposed subdivision is located in an
agricultural area and the existing parcel is
already developed with an existing single-
family home. The application was referred
to Colorado Parks and Wildlife who did not
comment. The applicant indicated that any
fencing on the property will meet CPW
requirements. CDOT maintains a wildlife
fence along Highway 82 in this area and
cattle guard at the subject property. Staff
anticipates only minimal impact on wildlife.
Section 7-203 Protection of Waterbodies
The Applicant has indicated that no
waterbodies are located on the site. Staff
has not identified anywater bodies and the
Land Use and Development Code does
not consider irrigation ditches water
bodies.
Section 7 -2O4 Drainaoe a Erosio n
The application provided a grading and drainage plan that addressed drainage for the
subdivision and the installation of a road. At the time of Building Permit, the structures
shall be required to document positive drainage. No issues were identified with regards
to Drainage and Erosion requirements.
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Proposed Lots 2 and 3
Sections 7-205 Environmental Qualitv
No water or air quality issues are anticipated from the proposed project.
Section 7-206 Wi ldfire Hazards
The property is rated as Not Rated or Low on the Garfield County Wildland Fire
Susceptibility lndex Map. The application was reviewed by the local fire district and no
issues related to Wildfire Hazards were identified'
Section 7-207 Natural and Geoloqic Hazards
Natural and geologic hazards are discussed in Section 7-108 of this Staff Report.
Section 7 Reclamation
No disturbance that would require reclamation is anticipated as a result of the creation
of the proposed subdivision. The applicant has represented that all potentialdisturbance
will be reclaimed. This shall be required as part of the grading permit for the installation
of the road.
Garfield County Vegetation Management reviewed the application and requested that
the applicant cómpléte a noxious weed inventory and/or map for the parcel as well as a
noxious weed management Plan.
Article 7, Division 3, Site Planning and Development Standards
Section 7-301 Compatible Desion
The proposed lots and use are generally compatible with surrounding residential and
agricultural land uses.
Section 7 -3O2 Off- Street ino and Loadino clards
The Applicant has demonstrated through site plans and a statement, that adequate
parking exists or will exist on the site.
Sections 7 -303 Landscaoino dards
The Code specifically exempts single family dwelling units from Section 7-303
Section 7 Liohtino
All exterior lighting will need to be downcast and comply with County standards
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Section 7-305 Snow Storaoe Standards
Adequate snow storage exists on the propeñy
Section 7-306 Trail and Walkwav Standards
No multi-modal connections are needed to nearby public facilities or amenities
Article 7, Division 4, Subdivision Standards and Design Specifications
Section 7-401 General S ubclivision Standards
The applicant needs to supply a well maintenance agreement, a shared driveway
agreement and a shared OWTS agreement.
Section 7-402 Subdivision Lots
No issues with lot configuration pursuant to
this section have been noted.
Section 7-403 Survev Monuments
Compliance with these requirements will be
confirmed through referral of the final draft of
the plat to the County Surveyor's Office.
Compliance with any referral comments,
corrections, and/or edits required by the
County Surveyor should be included as
Conditions of approval.
Section 7-404 Sch lLand Dedication
Because the property is within the RE-1
School District, the applicant shall be required
to pay applicable school impact fees prior to
the Board's signature on the Final Plat.
Section 7-405 Road lmpact Fees
Road lmpact Fees will be required at the time of building permit.
Article 5, Division 3, Minor Subdivision Review
Section 5-301 rements of the applicable zone district and
View along westem property line
this Code.
CX1) lt complies with the
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As proposed, the subdivision complies with Rural Zone District requirements.
Section 5-301 rc\Q It is in oeneral conformance with the morehensive Plan
See SectionT-102 above
Section 5-301(CX3): Shows satisfactorv evidence of a leqal, p hvsical. adeouate. and
dependable water supolv for each lot.
See SectionT-103 and 7-104, above.
Section 5-301(CX4)Satisfactorv evidence of adequate and I access has been
provided.
See Secti on 7 -107, above
Section 5-301(CX5): An v necessary easements including, b limited to, drainaqe,
irrioation. utilitv road. and water service have been obtained
Necessary easements have been shown on the final plat. The applicant should
confirm that all required electrical easements are in place.
Section 5-301(CX6): The proposed Subdivision has the abilitv to provide an adequate
sewaqe disposal svstem.
See Section 7-104, above
Section 5-301 C)17): Hazards identified on the orooertv such as. but not limitecl to. fire.
See Sections 7-108 and 7-109 above
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proposed method of financino for roads. water distribution svstems, collection svstems,
storm d facilities and such utilities have been orovided
The applicant has provided probable construction costs and has indicated that
all infrastructure will be in place prior to the recording of the Final Plat.
n 5-301 c d as ce
Countv Treasurer's Office.
The Applicant will need to obtain the signature of the County Treasurer on the
final plat indicating that taxes have been paid. This must be accomplished prior
to the BOCC signing the Plat.
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Section 5-301(CX10)All fees. includino road imoact and school land dedication fees.
shall be paid
All road impact fees shall be collected at the time of building permit. School Land
Dedication fees are discussed in the Staff Report.
Section 5-301(CX11):The Final Plat meets the requirements oer n 5-4O2.F.. Final
Plat,
Staff suggests that the following corrections be made to the plat as a condition of
approval.
The applicant shall update the County Commissioners Certificate to indicate that
the BOCC made the decision on the application.
The plat shall be updated to include County approved plat notes regarding
Noxious Weeds, Open Hearth Fireplaces, and CPW fencing requirements.
A Plat Note shall be added regarding Colorado Geological Survey requirements
stating: A sife-specific geotechnical investigation shall be completed prior to the
issuance of a building permit. The investigation shall be undertaken to
characterize so/ and bedrock engineering properties such as density, strength,
swell/consolidation potential, groundwater depths and depths to bedrock, to
evaluate subsidence potential, to determine the need for and depth of any
required subexcavation or other subgrade preparation, and for use in design of
foundations, floor slabs, surface and subsurtace drainage, and pavements.
Engineered foundations may be requíred based on this review.
A Plat Note shall be added as follows: "Sinkholes, subsrdence and ground
deformation due to collapse of solution cavities and voids are an ongoing concern
in this area. Owners, and potential purchasers should be advised of sinkhole
potential, srnce early detection of building drsfress and timely remedial actions
are impoñant factors in reducing the cost of building repairs should an
undetected subsurtace void staft to develop into a sinkhole."
Any easements required for the extension of electric infrastructure on the
property shall be shown on the plat. The width of the easement shall be
acceptable to the utility provider.
Other Staff Analvsis ltems
As part of the application the Applicant provided an lmprovement Survey that showed
an Accessory Dwelling Unit on the property. County records show no approval for a
second dwelling unit on this property. However, the applicant has represented that there
is no dwelling in the barn and there is no connection to water (Exhibit 16).
VI. SUGGESTED FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends a finding that, with the recommended conditions, the proposed Minor
Subdivision is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan of 2030 as well as the Land
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Use and Development Code. Staff, therefore, recommends approval with conditions of
Cerise Minor Subdivision. Staff does not support the applicant's request for
aboveground utilities, however, if the Board wishes to approve the request Staff has
provided an additional option that approves the applicant's request.
Suggested Findings
1. That proper public notice was provided as required for the hearing before the
Board of County Commissioners.
2. The hearing 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 reasons stated herein, the proposed Minor Subdivision 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 adoptions of conditions and granting of waivers from SectionT-107
for length of dead-end streets, and a finding that the connection to central water
and wastewater is neither practical nor feasible, the application has adequately
met the requirements of the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code,
as amended.
Suggested Gonditions of Approval
Conditions Prior to ionature of the Plat
1. The Applicant has 90 days within which to satisfy applicable conditions of
approval and provide the following documentation for BOCC signature and
recordation:
a. A plat mylar with signed Certificates that include Dedication and
Ownership, Title, Taxes, Surveyor, and any lienholders.
b. The following amendments shall be made to the plat prior to obtaining
signatures on the plat. This updated plat shall be provided to, reviewed
and accepted by the County Surveyor, Community Development
Department, and the County Attorney's Office prior to creating a Mylar
copy of the plat and obtaining any signatures. Additional changes or
modifications may be required by this additional review.
The Applicant shall update the County Commissioners Certificate
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to indicate that the BOCC made the decision on the application.
The plat shall be updated to include County approved plat notes
regarding Noxious Weeds, Open Hearth Fire Places, and CPW
fencing requirements.
A Plat Note shall be added regarding Colorado Geological Survey
requirements stating: A site-specific geotechnical investigation
shall be completed prior to the issuance of a building permit. The
investigation shall be undertaken to characterize so/ and bedrock
engineering properties such as density, strength,
swell/consolidation potential, groundwater depths and depths to
bedrock, to evaluate subsidence potential, to determine the need
for and depth of any required subexcavation or other subgrade
preparation, and for use in design of foundations, floor slabs,
surface and subsurtace drainage, and pavements. Engineered
foundations may be required based on this review.
A Plat Note shall be added as follows'. "Sinkholes, subsrdence and
ground deformation due to collapse of solution cavities and voids
are an ongoing concern in this area. Owners, and potential
purchasers should be advised of sinkhole potential, since early
detection of building disfress and timely remedial actions are
important factors in reducing the cost of building repairs should an
undetected subsurface void start to develop into a sinkhole."
Any easements required for the extension of electric infrastructure
on the property shall be shown on the plat. The width of the
easement shall be acceptable to the utility provider.
c. Recording Fees.
2. Prior to the BOCC signature on the Plat, the applicant shall install or upgrade all
required infrastructure to serve the lots for the Subdivision, including access
roads, the shared well, and electrical service infrastructure. Once complete, the
applicant shall provide a letter from a Professional Engineer and applicable utility
provider confirming that all infrastructure has been installed to Garfield County
and/or utility standards.
a. The applicant is permitted to keep the aboveground electric utility in
place to serve Lot 1. However, the remainder of the electric
infrastructure on the property shall be underground as required by
Section 7-106 of the Land Use and Development Code.
b. The application did not show the improvement plans for the driveway
on the adjacent property besides expanding the width. The applicant
shall provide documentation from a Professional Engineer that any
upgrades in this area meet County requirements and are fully located
within the easement or on the applicant's property.
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3. Prior to the BOCC signature on the Plat, the applicant shall provide evidence to
the County that a legal and adequate water supply has been developed to serve
Lots 1 , 2 & 3 including well permits, 4-hour pump test reports, water quality reports
and a well sharing agreement for Lots 2 and 3. lf the pump test reports or water
quality reports do not meet Garfield County requirements as outlined in Section
4-203 (M) of the LUDC, the applicant shall provide documentation from a qualified
professional indicating how the water supply can be brought into compliance.
Additional testing or installation of infrastructure may be required based on this
documentation.
a. Based on the Division of Water Resources referral letter (Exhibit 14)
the applicant shall restrict the use of the well on Lot 1 to one property
within the subdivision using a County approved plat note, or re-permit
the well pursuant to Division of Water Resources requirements.
4. Prior to the BOCC signature on the plat the Applicant shall pay applicable school
land dedication fees pursuant to Section 7-4O4 of the Land Use and Development
Code.
5. Prior to the BOCC signature on the plat, the Applicant shall pay applicable
Carbondale & Rural Fire District impact fees.
6. Prior to the BOCC signature on the plat, the Applicant shall provide maintenance
and sharing agreements for the shared OWTS, the shared access driveway, and
the shared well. These agreements shall be reviewed and accepted by the
Community Development Department and the County Attorney's Office.
7. Prior to the BOCC signature on the plat, the Applicant shall provide an inventory
and/or map for noxious weeds on the property. The Applicant shall also provide a
weed management plan that is approved by the Garfield County Vegetation
Management Department.
8. Prior to the BOCC signature on the plat, the Applicant shall provide authorization
from ditch company owners that allow for the construction of a crossing across
the irrigation ditch for the access road.
Other Conditions
L All representations of the applicant within the application are considered
conditions of approval unless othen¡r¡ise modified by the Board of County
Commissioners.
Ontion If the B oard Annrnves Ahoveo round Util itr¡ Renr rest'
Change to Condition 2.a. as follows:
Electric infrastructure assocated with this Minor Subdivision shall be permitted
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to be above ground.
This also requires a change to the Findings as follows:
Finding #5: That with the adoption of conditions, granting of waivers from Section
7-107 for length of dead-end streets, and findings that the connection to central
water and wastewater is neither practical nor feasible, and that the provision of
underground utitities is impractical or not feasible and will result in undue
hardship, the apptication has adequately met the requirements of the Garfield
County Land IJse and Development Code, as amended.
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PUBLIC HEARING NOT¡CE INFORMATION
Please check the appropriate boxes below based upon the notice that was conducted for your public
hearíng. ln addition, please initial on the blank line next to the statements if they accurately reflect the
described actíon.
F My application required written/mailed notice to adiacent property ownerc and mineral
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All owners of record within a 200 foot radius of the subject parcel were identified as
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notice.
Jf- All owners of mineral interest in the subject property were identified through records in
the Clerk and Recorder or Assessor, or through other means [líst]
Please attach proof of cert¡f¡ed, return receipt requested mailed not¡ce.
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RE: Garfield County Referral Request - Cerise Minor Subdivision - MI5A-07-20-8800
The grading permit could be part of the initial land use permit since they included the plan in the applicat¡on and the
engineer can review it as part of the bigger review. That is all that I have got.
Andy
From: Patrick Waller <pwaller@ga rfield-county.com>
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To: Kelly Cave <kcave@garfield-county.com>; Andy Schwaller <aschwaller@garfield-county.com>; Anna Cochran
<acochran@garfield-county.com>; Ted White <twhite@garfield-county.com>; DJ Ridgeway <djridgeway@garfield-
county.com>; Dan Goin <dgoin@garfield-county.com>; Harry Shiles <hshiles@garfield-county.com>; Dale Stephens
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Subject: Garfield County Referral Request - Cerise Minor Subdivision - MISA-07-20-8800
Good Afternoon,
Garfield County Community Development is requesting referral comments for a an application for a Minor Subdivision
for a property owned by Dennis and Patricia Cerise located at1.6724 Highway 82, Carbondale, CO 8L623 and known by
Garfield County Assessor Parcel No. 239132200046. The Applicant is requesting approval of a Minor Subdivision that will
divide the existing approximately L6.461-acre parcel into three separate parcels of approxim ately 4.454,6'004, and
6.003 acres. The new parcels are proposed to be served by a shared Onsite WastewaterTreatment System and well. The
parcel with the existing house will be served by an existing well and Onsite Wastewater Treatment System. The property
is zoned Rural.
The application is available for review here.
Please respond with any comments by Friday, October 2,2O2O'
Thanks for your review and please contact me with any questions,
Patrick Waller, AICP
Senior Planner
Garfield County
Comm unity Development Department
108 8th Street, Suite 40L
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 94s-1"377 ext. L580
pwa I ler@ga rfield-cou ntv.com
http ://www.ga rfie ld-cou ntv.com/com m u n itv-deve lopme nt/
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Saturday, September 26,2020 3:37 PM
Patrick Waller
lExternall Cerise Minor Subdivision, 1674 Highway 82, Carbondale, CO
September 26,2020
Patrick Waller
Garfield County Building & Planning
L08 8th Street, Suite 40L
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601.
RE: Cerise Minor Subdivision, t674 Highway 82, Carbondale, CO
Dear Patrick
I have reviewed the application for the proposed Cerise minor subdivision. I would offer the following
comments.
Access
The proposed access appears to be adequate for emergency apparatus.
Water Suoolies Fire Protection
Water supplies for fire protection to the site would be provided by water shuttle
lmpact Fees
The two new lots in the development are subject to development impact fees adopted by the District. The
developer will be required to enter into an agreement with the District for the payment of development
impact fees. Execution of the agreement and payment of the fees are due prior to the recording of the final
plat. Fees are based upon the impact fees adopted by the District at the time the agreement is executed. The
current fee for residential development is 5730.00 per unit'
Please contact me if you have any questions or if I may be of any assistance
Bill Gavette
Deputy Chief
Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District
www.ca rbo nda lefi re.o rg
970-963-249L
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Aggen - CDOT, Kandis <kandis.aggen@state.co.us>
Thursday, october 1, 2020 10:39 AM
Patrick Waller
Brian Killian - CDOT
lExternal] Garfield County Referral Request - Cerise Minor
MtsA-07-20-8800
Subject:Subdivision -
Hi Patrick,
Thanks for the opportunity to review this subdivision. We are aware of this project and CDOT has issued permit 320058
for the access to the Cerise subdivision. Let me know if you have any questions'
Kandis Aggen
Assistant Access Manager
Region 3 Traffic & Safety
P 970.683.6270 | F 970.683.6290
kandis.aseen@state.co.us I www.codot.eov
2225. Sixth St., Rm 100, Grand Junction, CO 81501
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1801 Moly Road
Golden, Colorado 80401
October 1,2020
Patrick Waller
Garfield County Community Development
pwaller@garfi eld-county. com
Location:
Lot 7 and EY2NWV4 Section 32,
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39.4067, -107.1346
Karen Berry
State Geologist
Subject:Cerise Minor Subdivision
File Number MISA-07-20-8800¡ Garfietd Countv. CO: CGS Unique No. GA-21-0004
Dear Mr. Waller:
Colorado Geological Survey has reviewed the Cerise Minor Subdivision referral. I understand the applicant
proposes to divide an existing 16.461-acre parcel, physical address 16724Highway 82, Carbondale, into
thrée parcels of 4.454, 6.004, and 6.003 acres. Proposed Lot I (4.454 acres) contains an existing residence,
bam, well, and onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS). The narrative (Landwest Colorado, July 2020)
states that a proposed future shared well and OWTS will serve Lots 2 and 3.
Sinkholes, ground subsidence, and hydrocompaction are the primary concerns on this property. The site
soils are derived from and underlain by, at unknown depth, Eagle Valley Evaporite containing the water-
soluble minerals gypsum, anhydrite, and halite (rock salts).
Sinkholes, subsidence, and ground deformation due to dissolution of soluble minerals and collapse of
solution cavities and voids are active, although infrequent, geologic processes within the Roaring Fork
Valley. Ground subsidence is an unpredictable risk that should not be ignored.
o The applicant should be advised of the subsidencehazard potential, since early detection of building
distreis and timely remedial actions are important factors in reducing damage and the cost of building
repairs should an undetected subsurface void start to develop into a sinkhole.
r If conditions indicative of subsidence or sinkhole formation ate encountered during site investigations
or construction, an alternative building site should be considered, or the feasibility of mitigation
altematives should be evaluated.
Soft, compressible, sandy clay soils were noted in a preliminary geotechnical report for an adjacent
subdivision. Where these soils are relatively dry, they can compact or compress when wetted.
o Proper grading and control ofsurface drainage are critical to reduce infiltration, excessive wetting,
and damage due to hydrocompaction, collapse, and differential settlement.
o Even with subexcavation, recompaction, and densification of clay soils beneath foundations and
floor slabs, if the wetting front reaches unmodified soils and the clayey soil column is thick enough,
settlement can still occur, though it will be more evenly balanced and less destructive.
A site-specific geotechnical investigation is recommended once individual building locations are known
and priór to buiiding permit application, to characterize soil and bedrock engineering properties such as
densìty, strength, swell/consolidation potential, groundwater depths and depths to bedrock, to evaluate
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subsidence potential, to determine the need for and depth ofany required subexcavation or other
subgrade prèparation, and for use in design offoundations, floot slabs, surface and subsurface drainage,
and pavements.
Thank you for the opportunþ to review and comment on this project. If you have questions or need further
review, please call me at (303) 384'2643, or email carlson@mines.edu-
c.E.G.
Engineering Geologist
cA-21-0004_l Cerise Minor Subdivision MISA-O7-20-8800
4:23PM,1010112020
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195 W. 14rh Street
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-5240
Garfield County Community Development
108 8th Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
2014 Blake Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) e45-6614
Attention: Patrick Waller, AICP
Senior Planner
Subject:Cerise Minor Subdivision
16724 Highway 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
Referral Comments
September 24,2020
Patrick,
I have reviewed the application for the Cerise Minor Subdivision and have the following
comments. These comments are provided more as information for the property owners and are
not conditions that we feel need to be met prior to approval,
Drinkinq Water:
a. The applicant has proposed a condition of approval, as follows: Prior to recording
Final Plat, the applicant shall provide evidence ta the County that a legal and
adequate water supply has been developed to serve Lots 2 & 3, including a well
permit, 4-hour pump test report, water quality report and well sharing agreement.
We agree with this condítion of approval and would have requested this
information be provided prior to approval, had the applicant not offered it on their
own.
b. Annual testing is recommended for total coliform bacteria, nitrates, and other
contaminants as needed. More comprehensive tests, using parameters at least
as comprehensive as those included in the "Deluxe Colorado Package" offered
by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Lab Services
Division, are recommended every five years. Water treatment should be installed
if necessary.
2. Onsite Wastewater Treatment Svstems (OWTS):
a. Lot 1 will continue to utilize the existing OWïS that was permitted for the
existing structures on Lot 1.
b. The applicant proposes to utilize a shared OWTS for Lots 2 and 3. The
shared septic easement will be located on Lot 2. A legal agreement between
the two lots (not just the current owners) should be created to facilitate the
Garfield County Public Health Department - working to promote health and prevent disease
use, maintenance, and ¡mprovement of the proposed OWTS by either lot'
which will now be present on Lot 2 to serve the residences on Lots 2 and
3.
Thank you,
p
Edward R.'Ted" White, P.E'
Environmental Health Specialist lll
Garfield County Public Health
2014 Blake Avenue
Glenwood SPrings, CO 81601
(970) 945-6614 ext. 8106
twhite@ga rfield-countY. com
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Mr. Patriclc Waller
Garlield County Planning
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwoocl Springs, CO 81601
RE: Reviclv of fhe Cerise Minor Subdivision Application: MISA-07-20-8800
Deal'Patrick:
T'his office has perfounecl a rcview of the clocuments ploviclecl f'or the Cerise Minor Sulrdivision
application. Tlle submittal was founcl to be thorouglr and well organized. The revierv generated
the following commenls:
L The Applicant proviclcs a well permit bul the use is restt'ictecl to one single farnily dwelling'
'fhe Applicant will neecl to obtain a valid well perrnit lbr three houses.
Z. The Applicant will neecl to provicle results of a water qtrality analysis fi'om the well. Treatment
ancl rcconlnentJations f}om a protèssional nray be required.
3. The Applicant will need to plovide results of a pump test from the well' Stolage and
recommenclations from a pr'<lfbssional may be lequiled.
4. 'fhe Applicant should plovide a Well sharing agreement'
5. A shal.ed OW'IS sho¡lcl not be allowed on parcels under sepat'ale ownelship. Each palcel
should provicle their own OWTS.
6. T¡e COpt{Erequires comrection to a sewerif there is a sewer collection system within 400''
lf t¡e property is within 400' of the M\¡MD sewer system, the Applicant shoulcl obtain a letler
from MVMD corroborating that comection is not fcasible.
7. The Applica¡t shoulcl veLify the dl'iveway lengtli ancl design is acceptable with the [-ocal Fire
Department.
Feel free to call if you have any questions or corntnents.
Sincerely,
Mountain Cross Inc
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RE: Garfield County Referral Request - Cerise Minor Subdivision - MI5A-07-20-8800
Road and Bridge has no comments or concerns as there is no direct access being utilized by a county roadway
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Sent: Friday, Septembe r tt,2O2O 3:34 PM
To: Kelly Cave <kcave@garfield-county.com>; Andy Schwaller <aschwaller@garfield-county.com>; Anna Cochran
<acochran@garfield-county.com>; Ted White <twhite@garfield-county.com>; DJ Ridgeway <djridgeway@garfield-
county.com>; Dan Goin <dgoin@garfield-county.com>; Harry Shiles <hshiles@garfield-county.com>; Dale Stephens
<dstephens@garfield-county.com>; Scott Aibner <saibner@garfield-county.com>; Steve Anthony <santhony@garfield-
county.com>; brian.killian@state.co.us; Megan Sullivan - DNR <megan.sullivan@state.co.us>; Jill Carlson
<carlson@mines.edu>; scott.hoyer@state.co.us; Neumann - DNR, Danielle <danielle.neumann@state.co'us>;
Chris@mountaincross-eng.com; rgoodwin@carbondalefire.org; BillGavette <gavette@carbondalefire.org>;
breynolds@sopris.net; rwinder@holycross.com; samantha.l.wakefield@xcelenergy'com
Subject: Garfield County Referral Request - Cerise Minor Subdivision - MISA-07-20-8800
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Division of Water Resources
Depar.tmenl of Natural ResouYces
October 9,2020
Patrick Watler, Senior Planner
Garfietd County Buitding and Planning Department
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Gtenwood Springs, CO 84601
Re: Brackett Minor Subdivision, MISA'07-20-8800
Section 32, T7S, R87W, 6th PM
Water Division 5, Water District 38
Dear Mr. Walter:
We have reviewed the above proposal to subdivide a 16.46 acre parcel located at 16724
Highway 82, Carbondale, into three residential lots. An existing single famity dwetting and
barn is located on proposed tot 1. An existing wetl is atso located on proposed tot 1 and it
appears it witt continue to serve the singte family dwetting. A shared wetl is proposed for lots
2 and 3. No other information was provided regarding water requirements for the lots (i.e.
total number of singte famity dwettings on each tot, lawn and garden irrigation, domestic
animal watering, etc...)
The appticant provided a copy of Wet[ Permit No. 132668 in the submittal materiats.
According to our records Wet[ Permit No. 132668 was issued pursuant to section 37-92-
602(3XbXllXA), C.R.S. which attows for a presumption of non-injury. The current permit
requires the wett to be the onty (exempt) wett on a 5 acre parcel described as part of Lot 7,
Section 32, Township 7 South, Range 87 West of the 6th PM. The use of groundwater under
the current wett permit is limited to ordinary household purposes inside one singte famity
dwetting and the watering of the users own non-commercial domestic animats. No other use
of water such as lawn and garden irrigation is attowed.
For subdivisions created after 1972, section3T-92-602(3XbXlll), C.R.S., requires that the
cumulative effect of att wetts in a subdivision be considered when evatuating material injury to
decreed water rights. The source of the proposed water suppty would be from, or tributary to,
the Cotorado River. This area of the Cotorado River is over-appropriated; therefore, a court
decreed plan for augmentation ptan is required to offset deptetions caused by the pumping of
any wetts, includinq anv existine wetts, within the subdivision with one exception. With the
adoption of Senate Bitt 20-0155 on Juty 2, 2020, section 37-92-602(3) was amended to a[[ow
an existing exempt wetl operating under a permit issued pursuant to section 37-92'
602(3XbXllXA), C.R.5., to retain its presumption of non-injury after the land on which the
wett is located has been divided. The existing well may onty be used on a single parcel within
the subdivision and the well must continue to be used in accordance with its permitted terms
and conditions.
Because Senate Bitt 20-155 restricts the use of a quatifying exempt wetl to a single parcel
(tot) within in a subdivision, the other lots/parcels of the subdivision within the area
described on the exempt wett permit, must have a different water suppty such as a municipal
water tap or non-exempt wet[. The existing we[[ cannot be shared. To atlow the existing
well (current Permit No. 132668) on lot 1 to retain its exempt status, the use of the wett must
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be limited to one of the three lots (presumabty tot 1) and the other two lots must have a
different suppty such as a we[[ operating under a court decreed plan for augmentation such as
the Basalt Water Conservancy District's (BWCD)Augmentation Ptan. The appticant provided a
copy of a contract (contract no.717) with BWCD which provides augmentation water for up to
four single famity dweltings, the watering of two head of livestock and the irrigation of 10,000
square feet of home lawn and gardens.
With the passage of Senate Bitt 20-155, the appticant has the option of continuing to
operate the existing well under the current permit or re-permitting the existing wetl to
operate pursuant to the contract with BWCD. ln either case, a non-exempt we[[ permit also
operating pursuant to the contract with BWCD must be obtained for the proposed shared wet[.
No information was provided concerning the physicat adequacy of the water suppty.
As stated in CRS 30-28-133(3Xd), the subdivider is required to submit "Adequate evidence
that a water suppty that is sufficient in terms of quality, quantity, and dependabitity witl be
avaitabte to ensure an adequate suppty of water for the type of subdivision proposed."
Adequate evidence is usuatly provided in the form of a water resource report, prepared by a
professiona[ engineer or water consuttant, which addresses the quality, quantity, and
dependabitity issues. Evidence can atso be provided in the form of a we[[ pump test report
for an existing wetl prepared by a wett contractor. We recommend a minimum 4 hour test
where water levels are recorded over timed intervats during pumping and then after to
determine the recovery rate. A report of either type was not provided.
Based on the above, it is our opinion, pursuant to CRS 30-28-136(f XhXl), that material
injury witl occur to decreed water rights unless the applicant 1) restricts the use of the
existing wetl to one of the three tracts of the subdivision and operates the wetl in accordance
with the current permit, 132668, or 2) obtains and maintaìns a valid well permit for the
existing wetl pursuant to a court approved ptan for augmentation, such as the one approved
for Basalt Water Conservancy District and 3) obtains and maintains a vatid wetl permit for the
proposed shared we[[ to serve the other [ots also pursuant to a court approved ptan for
augmentation, such as the one approved for Basatt Water Conservancy District. We
recommend that prior to final approval of the subdivision, the County requires the appticant
to provide copies of a vatid permit issued pursuant to an approved augmentation ptan for the
proposed shared wet[. However, due to the lack of information, we are unabte to comment
on the physicat adequacy of the water supply for the subdivision.
lf you or the appticant has any questions concerning this matter, ptease contact me for
assistance
Sincerely,
6*tt l-'-
Megan Sullivan, P.E.
Water Resource Engineer
MAS: Cerise Minor Sub-CDWR Comments.doc
Gøffield Co un
Vegetutíon Mønøgement
October 12,2020
Patrick Waller
Garfield County Community Development Department
RE: MI5A-07-20-8800
Dear Patrick,
Staff requests that the applicant map and/or inventory the 16.41 acre parcel for Garfield County listed noxious weeds and
provide a management plan for any inventoried noxious weeds.
The county noxious weed list is attached.
The local Conservation Districts provide noxious weed mapping at no charge lo county landowners if the applicant is
interested. Their contact number is (970) 404-3438.
Sincerely,
Steve Anthony
Garfield County Vegetation Manager
195 W. 14th Street, Bldg. D, Suite 310
Rifle, CO 81650 Phone:970-945-1377 x4305 Mobile Phone: 970-3794456
GARFIELD COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED LIST Adopted by Board of County
Commissioners - X'ebrunry 16,2016
Commonname Scientific Narne Coloraclo
Desienation
Absinth wormwood
Black henbane
Bouncing bet
Bull thistle
Canada thistle
Chicory
Chinese clematis
Common burdook
Common tansy
Common teasel
Corn chamomile
Curly dock
Cutleaf teasel
Cypress spurge
Dalmatian toadflax
Dame's rocket
Diffi¡se lorapweed
Hoary cress
Houndstongue
Jointed goatgrass
Leafy spurge
Mayweed chamomile
Meadow knapweed
Mediterranean sage
Musk thistle
Myrtle spurge
Oxeye daisy
Perennial pepperweerl
Plumeless thistle
Poisonhemlock
Purple loosestrife
Russian knapweed
Russian-olive
Saltcedzu
Saltcedar
Scentless chamomile
Scotch thistle
Spotted knapweed
Sulfur cinquefoil
Yellow starthistle
Ycllow toaclflax
Artemsía absínthium
Iþoscyamus níger
Saponaria fficínalis
Círsiumvulgare
Cirsíutn arvense
Cichorium intybus
Cíewatß oríentalis
Arctiumminus
Tanacetumtulgare
Dípascusfullonum
Anthernís ørvensis
Rumex crispus
Dípsacus Lacinatus
Eup horbi a cyyt arís s ias
Lìnariø dølmatíca
Hesperis ntatronalis
Centøurea dffisa
Cardariø draba
Cynoglossunt fficinøle
Aegilops cylìndrica
Euphorbiø esula
Anthemß cotukt
Centaurea prølensìs
Salpia aethopsis
Carrluus natans
Eltphorb ía my rsìnì t es
Leuccntheum vulgøre
Lepidíum latifoliurn
Carduus acantlnides
Conium maculaîum
Lythrum salícaria
Acroptílon repens
Ëlaeagnus angustíþlía
Tamørix parvffiora
Tamarix ramosissima
Trip \eu rosp ernum p e do ratum
Onopordum acønthíum
Centaurea stoebe
Potentilla recta
Centaureu solstitalis
Linaríøvulgarís
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Sent:
To:
Cc:
Patrick Waller
From:JON FREDERICKS <jon@ landwestcolorado.com >
Wednesday, October 14,2020 12:57 PM
Patrick Waller
Trish Cerise
FW: [External] ADU Question
Hi Patrick,
Please see further clarification from Trish below, for the record. Thanks-
Jon Fredericks
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345 Colorado Ave. #L06
Carbondale, CO 81623
970.379.4t55
LANDWESTcolorado.com
From: Trish Cerise <trishcerise@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October t4,2O2O 12:53 PM
To: JON FREDERICKS <jon@ la ndwestcolorado.com>
Subject: Re: ADU Question
HiJon , it's a barn....not a garage. There is horse feed and saddles etc in there too @
On Wed, Oct L4, 2O2O aL 12:06 PM JON FREDERICKS <ion@landwestcolorado.com> wrote:
Patrick,
Subject:
Trish
The application included an lmprovement Survey Plat in Appendix G. On that drawing, there is an incorrect reference to
a "Garage w/2nd LevelADU". We would like to correct the record of this building's use. The structure is a garage with a
storage loft above. The applicant uses the first floor of the building as a workshop and storage for autos, tractor, etc.
The second floor loft is used primarily for storage and a weaving studio. The building is not connected to water service
, or sewer service, and there is no ADU in the structure. This was verified by the County Assessor during their on-site
inspection this past spring.
Please let me know if you have any further questions,
LAi{D
Thank you-