HomeMy WebLinkAboutR18-066 SUP Ajax Adventure Camp File No. ZS-6549 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2018- 040
RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL USE PERMIT
FOR
AJAX ADVENTURE CAMP EDUCATION /RESORT RECREATION FACILITY
FILE NO. ZS-6549
WHEREAS, on or about September 20, 2016, the County of Eagle, State of Colorado,
accepted for filing an application(Eagle County File No. ZS-6549) submitted by Danny Hundert
(hereinafter the "Applicant") for approval of a Special Use Permit (hereinafter the "Permit")
allowing for the operation of a resort/recreation facility and educational facility(hereinafter"the
Facility") on certain real property located in the Resource (R) Zone District in the unincorporated
area of Eagle County more particularly described as follows:
A 38.5-acre parcel of land situated in portions of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Section 5,
Township 8 South, Range 83 West of the 6`h P.M., County of Eagle, State of Colorado
(the "Property"), and;
WHEREAS, the Facility has been designed to provide a wilderness retreat and outdoor
educational experience for children on a seasonal basis, with camping, construction, camp set-up
and other associated activities on the Property starting no earlier than the fifteenth day of June of
each year and extending through the end of the third week in August of each year; and,
WHEREAS, the Facility will be developed over time in two (2) phases to include sites
for up to twelve (12) tipi platforms and no more than forty-eight(48) beds, a barn structure with
a commercial kitchen, pit toilets and/or a future Onsite Wastewater Treatment System, and a
ropes course; and,
WHEREAS, recreational and educational activities provided at the Facility will
generally include arts and crafts, outdoor education, hiking, biking, team building, outdoor
theatre and dance, and general summer camp-type activities;and,
WHEREAS, Phase I of the Permit will generally allow for the construction of up to four
(4) platforms for tipi structures, the development of primitive pathways allowing for access
within the Facility, as well as the weekly transportation of food and water by a catering service;
and,
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WHEREAS, Phase II of the Permit will generally allow for the development of a barn
structure, a commercial kitchen, Onsite Wastewater Treatment System and associated bathroom
facilities, and a ropes course; and,
WHEREAS, the Property contains one existing single-family residential structure which
shall remain and be used for residential purposes in accordance with the standards of the Eagle
County Land Use Regulations; and,
WHEREAS, Attendees and seasonal staff members of the Facility will be transported to
and from the Facility once per week using a shuttling system and food and water supplies will
also be transported to and from the the Facility generally once per week;and,
WHEREAS, notice of the requested Permit was mailed to all owners of property located
within and adjacent to the subject property and was duly published in a newspaper of general
circulation throughout the County concerning the subject matter of the application and setting
forth the dates and times of hearings for consideration of the application by the Roaring Fork
Valley Regional Planning Commission (hereinafter the "Planning Commission") and the Board
of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle (hereinafter the "Board") as required by
Section 5-210.E, Eagle County Land Use Regulations (hereinafter "ECLURs") — Notice of
Public Hearings; and,
WHEREAS, at a public hearing held on March 16, 2017, the Planning Commission,
based upon its findings, voted to recommend approval of the proposed Permit, with conditions;
and,
WHEREAS, at a regular meeting on April 4, 2017, the Board considered the proposed
Permit; and,
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on April 4, 2017, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the
Permit,with the conditions listed herein and,
NOW THEREFORE, based on the evidence, testimony, exhibits, and study of the
Comprehensive Plan for the unincorporated areas of Eagle County, the Mid-Valley Area
Community Plan, as well as comments of the Eagle County Community Development
Department, comments of public officials and agencies, the recommendation of the Planning
Commission, and comments from all interested parties, the Board finds as follows:
1. That proper publication and public notice was provided as required by law for the
hearings before the Planning Commission and the Board.
2. That pursuant to ECLURs Section 5-250.8 - Standards for the review of a Special Use
Permit, all standards required for the Special Use Permit have been met.
3. That pursuant to Section(s) 5-250.0 — Variations Authorised, and 5-250.D — Basis for
Granting Variations, ECLURs, no variations have been requested or considered with this
Special Use Permit.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado:
THAT the Special Use Permit application for the AJAX Adventure Camp Educational
Facility/Resort Recreation Facility, Eagle County File No. ZS-6549, be and is hereby approved,
subject to the following conditions, and that violation of any condition shall be the basis for
revocation of the Permit:
1. Except as otherwise modified by this development permit, all material
representations made by the Applicant in this application and in public meeting
shall be adhered to and considered conditions of approval.
2. All camping, construction, camp set-up, and other associated activities on the
Property shall not start earlier than the fifteenth day of June of each year and shall
terminate no later than the end of the third week in August of each year.
3. The Applicant shall address and/or incorporate requirements and
recommendations of the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Department set forth in the
CPW's referral response letter dated January 25, 2017.
4. The Applicant shall address and/or incorporate requirements and
recommendations of the Basalt & Rural Fire Protection District set forth in the
District's referral response letter dated January 30, 2017.
5. The Applicant shall provide annual reporting at the end of each season, to be
submitted to the Eagle County Planning Department on or before the first day in
November of each year of operation of the Facility. Report(s) should include,but
not be limited to: information related to the total number of campers/guests served
during the previous season; any traffic incidents involving Facility administrators
and/or employees; any code violations, code enforcement cases, or nuisance
complaints filed in conjunction with the Facility or camp activities; and,
demonstrating compliance with CPW and Basalt & Rural Fire Protection District
recommendations for Facility operations.
6. The Applicant shall complete the proposed driveway improvements (as depicted
in Appendix 5.6 of the application), as well as any access improvements requested
by the local fire/ambulance districts, prior to operation of the Facility.
7. Any and all lighting at the Facility shall be downcast, dark-sky compliant so as
not to detract from the enjoyment of adjacent properties, create nuisances, or
otherwise cause glare to travel on public roadways off the Property.
THAT, this Special Use Permit shall be subject to review as provided for by the
ECLURs.
THAT, the Board directs the Planning Department to provide a copy of this Resolution to
the Applicant.
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THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary
for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Eagle County.
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ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of
Colorado, by and through its Chair the 204 day of ►u4UC..uSV , 2018, nuns pro tunc to
the 4thday of April, 2017.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its
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Commissioner seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
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Commissioner McQueeney N
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This resolution passed by vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado
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