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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC17-233 Joseph Gold Encroachment AgreementENCROACHMENT EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY AND JOSEPH GOLD THIS ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT (hereinafter "Agreement") made as of this 2OZk d&V c,4�&w ;•C>1 7 , between Eagle County, Colorado ("County") and Joseph Gold (herein fta er "Owner"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Owner holds title to a parcel of land known as Highland Meadows Filing 2 Lot 19B on Alpine Drive in the Highland Meadows subdivision in Eagle County, as recorded at Reception Number ;201-1124-7 (y in the office of the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder, which property is identified as Parcel No. 2103-123-19-066, Account No. R060055, (the "Subject Property"); and. WHEREAS, the Owner desires to construct a driveway, associated retaining walls and certain landscaping to facilitate access to the Subject Property and such driveway, associated retaining walls and certain landscaping will encroach, in part, on a portion of the County's 20 foot Slope Maintenance Easement and Right -of -Way for Alpine Drive; and WHEREAS, Owner desires to obtain from the County an encroachment easement to allow the driveway, associated retaining walls and certain landscaping (the "Encroachment") for the Subject Property to be constructed on and remain on a portion of the County's 20 foot Slope Maintenance Easement and Right -of -Way for Alpine Drive in the location identified on Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, County is willing to grant an easement to allow the Encroachment to be constructed and remain in the location the identified in Exhibit A, subject to the terms of this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and following promises, County and Owner agree as follows: ENCROACHMENT EASEMENT GRANT: The County hereby grants to Owner and its heirs, successors and assigns, a non-exclusive, revocable easement on and over a portion of the County's 20 foot Slope Maintenance Easement and Right -of -Way for Alpine Drive for the Encroachment in the location as described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Encroachment Easement"). The Owner shall not use the Encroachment Easement for any other purpose except as described herein. Owner may use, maintain, repair, and replace the Encroachment located within the Encroachment Easement, as detailed below in the Construction and Maintenance section. The Encroachment Easement granted by this Agreement shall be enjoyed by Owner, its successors and assigns, so long as the Encroachment Easement is used in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be construed as conferring any rights or benefits onany third parties. Eagle County, co 201712478 Regina O'Brien 06/28/2017 Pgs: 6 04:14:52 PM REC: $38.00 DOC: $0.00 C17-233 Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, County, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to terminate this Agreement as it relates to all or a portion of the Encroachment Easement and to require Owner, its successors or assigns, to remove or reduce the Encroachment at Owner's, its successors or assigns', sole expense upon ninety (90) days written notice by County. In the event Owner, its successors or assigns, ceases to use the Encroachment Easement in accordance with the terms of this Agreement or otherwise fails to comply with any and all of the terms of this Agreement, the County may notify the Owner, its successors or assigns, of such non-compliance. If the Owner, its successors or assigns, fails to cure the non-compliance within thirty (30) days of the written notice, this Agreement and the Encroachment Easement may be terminated upon ten (10) days written notice by County, in its sole discretion. Upon notice of termination of the Encroachment Easement by County, the Encroachment shall be removed and/or relocated at Owner's, its successors or assigns' sole expense. The Encroachment Easement area shall be restored to its original condition, or as close thereto as possible. If the Encroachment is not timely removed in response to County's request and the Encroachment Easement area is not restored within the allowed time period, County may do so at Owner's, its successors or assigns' sole expense, which expense shall be promptly reimbursed by Owner, its successors or assigns, on penalty of placement of a lien on the Subject Property to assure payment of such expense. The Encroachment Easement granted by this Agreement is non-exclusive and County reserves the right to use for itself and to grant to others rights-of-way over, under, across or through the Encroachment Easement herein granted, provided that they do not interfere with the right of Owner, its successors and assigns, to use the same for the purposes herein granted. County reserves the right to use and enjoy the premises to the fullest possible extent without unreasonable interference with the exercise by Owner, its successors and assigns, of the rights granted in this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, County reserves the right to place along, across, under, over and through the Encroachment Easement as many electric lines, power lines, waterlines, sewer lines, gas lines, telephone lines and other utilities as County may desire subject only to the right of Owner to use the same for the purposes herein granted. The Encroachment into the County's 20 foot Slope Maintenance Easement and Right -of -Way shall not constitute any relinquishment of the County's property rights whether through claims of adverse possession or any other means. CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF ENCROACHMENT WITHIN THE EASEMENT: Construction, including repair, replacement, alterations, and maintenance of the Encroachment will be the sole responsibility of Owner or its successors and assigns. No construction, except for routine maintenance and repair that does not require a permit pursuant to Eagle County Regulations, shall be commenced until approved in writing by County; such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, County will require any utility company or other persons permitted to construct in the County 20 foot Slope Maintenance Easement and Right -of -Way to repair any damage they may cause to County 20 foot Slope Maintenance Easement and Right -of -Way and/or the Encroachment as part of the permitting process. 2 Owner agrees to be responsible for all ongoing necessary repair and maintenance associated with the current and any future use of the Encroachment Easement. INDEMNIFICATION: Owner shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify and hold harmless County and any of its officers, agents and employees against any losses, claims, damages or liabilities for which County or any of its officers, agents, or employees may become subject to insofar as any such losses, claims, damages or liabilities arise out of, directly or indirectly, this Agreement or the Encroachment Easement, or are based upon any performance or nonperformance by Owner hereunder or its successors or assigns; and Owner shall reimburse County for any and all legal and other expenses incurred by County in connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action. ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES: This Agreement shall be recorded with the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder's Office. This Agreement shall constitute covenants running with the Subject Property, as a burden thereon and for the benefit thereof, and shall specifically be enforceable by County against Owner, its successors and assigns and all obligations for restoration, repair, and indemnification shall survive termination of this Agreement and the Encroachment Easement. County and Owner agree that this Agreement may be enforced for specific performance, injunctive, or other appropriate relief, including damages, as may be available according to the laws and statutes of the State of Colorado. It is specifically understood that by executing this Agreement both County and Owner commit themselves to perform pursuant to these terms contained herein. MISCELLANEOUS: This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Colorado. Venue for any action arising out of any dispute pertaining to this Agreement shall be in Eagle, Colorado. This Agreement and the rights and obligations created hereby shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of County and Owner and their respective successors and assigns. Nothing herein expressed or implied is intended or should be construed to confer or give to any person or entity other than County or Owner and their respective successors and assigns, any right, remedy or claim under or by reason hereof of by reason of any covenant or condition herein contained. If any portion of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed severable and its invalidity or its unenforceability shall not affect the remaining provisions; such remaining provision shall be fully severable and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had never been inserted into this Agreement. 3 This Agreement may be amended, modified, changed, or terminated in whole or in part only by written agreement duly authorized and executed by both County and Owner. This Agreement represents the full and complete understanding of County and Owner and supersedes any prior agreements, discussions, negotiations, representations or understandings of County and Owner with respect to the subject matter contained herein. The parties hereto agree that neither has made or authorized any agreement with respect to the subject matter of this instrument other than expressly set forth herein, and no oral representation, promise, or consideration different from the terms herein contained shall be binding on either party, or its agents or employees hereto. All of the covenants herein contained shall be binding upon and inure to the benefits of the parties hereto, their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns. This Encroachment Easement is granted subject to prior grants of easements and other ownership interests of record. County makes no warranties as to the title of the easement conveyed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Encroachment Easement Agreement is executed this 11114 day of � U z-, w , 2017. ATTEST: N? ce z r � �tOR40 BY: IO�►(�C �-t �4 C� ISE Clerk to the Board of County COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, by and through its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IM 4 STATE OF COUNTY OF ���inec {fcwT OWNER BY: ph Gold ) SS. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by 4. G� , this �"" day of Sv, .2017. My Commission expires: /O f 3/Z 0-02 ( Ade - Notary Public °•:!'K"" : DOUGLAS H VAN HORNE My C MffA9bn Evkw -rp"s Odojw31,2021 5 is om MA m r m 2277 ALPINE DR. WUbm 9' Wm . X -4 -, zc> m ii 1 V3