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RESOLUTION NO.2020- U I 0 O
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Eagle County File No.ZS-6443
WHEREAS, on or about August 15, 2016, the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, accepted
for filing an application submitted by Nova Guides, Inc., (the "Applicant") for approval of a special
use permit for the Nova Guides,located at 7088 Highway 24,and legally described as:
The Northerly portion of Tract 43, Township 7 South, Range 80 West of the Sixth
Principal Meridian, Eagle County, Colorado, being more particularly described as
follows: Beginning at Corner No. 1 of said Tract 43; thence along the Northerly line
of said Tract 43 S 88 degrees 56' W 1320 feet to Corner No. 2; S thence along the
Westerly line of said Tract 43 S 02 degrees 47' E 1650 feet; thence departing said
Westerly line N 88 degrees 56' E 1120 feet; thence N 02 degrees 47' W 900 feet;
thence N 88 degrees 56' E 200 feet to the Easterly line of said Tract 43;thence along
the Easterly line of said Tract 43 N 02 degrees 47' W 750 feet to The Point of
Beginning, recorded February 21, 1995 and the Southerly portion of Tract 43,
Township 7 South, Range 80 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Eagle County,
Colorado being more particularly described as follows: All of said Tract 43 EXCEPT
that portion described as follows: Beginning at Corner No. 1 of said Tract 43; thence
along the Northerly line of said Tract 43 S 88 degrees 56'W 1320 feet to Corner No.
2; thence along the Westerly line of said Tract 43 S 02 degrees 4 7' E 1650 feet;
thence departing said Westerly line N 88 degrees 56' E 1120 feet; thence N 02
degrees 4 7' W 900 feet: thence N 88 degrees 56' E 200 feet to the Easterly line of
said Tract 43;thence along the Easterly line of said Tract 43 N 02 degrees 47'W 750
feet to The Point of Beginning,recorded March 27, 1995 (the"Properties"); and
WHEREAS, the special use permit application proposes an outdoor recreational facility
with special events and a year round restaurant in addition to the existing outdoor recreation
activities as allowed by the existing Special Use Permits under Resolution No. 92-74 and Resolution
No.97-117. (the"Special Use"); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Eagle County Land Use Regulations (the "ECLUR"), Section
5-210.E - Notice of Public Hearings, notice of the proposed Special Use application was mailed to all
owners of property adjacent to the proposed Special Use 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 meetings for consideration of the applications by the Eagle
County Planning Commission (the"Planning Commission") and the Board of County Commissioners
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of the County of Eagle (the"Board"); and
WHEREAS, at its public hearing held on December 18, 2019, the Planning Commission,
based upon its findings,recommended approval with conditions of the proposed Special Use; and
WHEREAS, at its regular public hearing of January 14, 2020, the Board considered the
proposed Special Use; associated plans; the statements and concerns of the Applicant, the Eagle
County Community Development and Engineering staff, and other interested persons; and the
recommendation of the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, based on the evidence, testimony, exhibits, and study of the Comprehensive
Plan for the unincorporated areas of Eagle County, as well as the comments of the Eagle County
Department of Community Development, comments of public officials and agencies,
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 the ECLUR and
state law for the hearings before the Planning Commission and the Board.
2. THAT, the application for Special Use for the Property complies with the standards in
ECLUR Section 5-250.B-Standards for Special Use,as set forth below:
A. Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Pursuant to Section 5-250.B.1,the Special Use,
is in substantial compliance with the policies of the 2005 Eagle County Comprehensive Plan
including the goals of Economic Resources, Emergency and Community Services and
Infrastructure and Services. Specifically, as set forth in the staff report, the Special Use
meets a preponderance of the master plan goals, policies and objectives. Thus, as
conditioned, the Special Use is in substantial conformance with applicable policies within
the Eagle County Comprehensive Plan.
B. Compatibility. Pursuant to Section 5-250.B.2, the Special Use will not negatively impact
adjacent lands. The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is the adjacent
landowner. The Applicant possesses appropriate special use permits for its existing and
proposed uses operated on the adjacent property ("USFS Property") and such uses are in
concert with the additional uses contemplated in this application.Thus,the Special Use will
be generally compatible with the existing and currently permissible future uses of adjacent
land and other substantially impacted land,services, or infrastructure improvements.
C. Zone District Standards. Pursuant to Section 5-250.B.3, the underlying Resource zone
district for the parcel requires a special use permit.The Special Use meets the definition of a
resort recreational facility, including not allowing more than 48 overnight guests and staff
in total or more than 12 dwelling units. Thus, the proposed Special Use does comply with
the standards of the zone district in which it is located and the standards applicable to the
particular use,as identified in ECLURs.
D. Design Minimizes Adverse Impact. Pursuant to Section 5-250.B.4, the design of the
Special Use, as conditioned, reasonably avoids adverse impacts, including visual impacts of
the Special Use on adjacent lands, including trash, traffic, service delivery, parking and
loading, odors, noise, glare, and vibration and it will not otherwise cause or create a
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nuisance. This property has operated as a recreation area since 1989 and has received
multiple special use permit approvals as the uses have changed or expanded over the years
the business has been in operation. The Applicant utilizes wildlife resistant trash
enclosures, therefore there will be no adverse impacts from the addition of special events.
There is no proposed expansion of the buildings for the special events. The outdoor special
events utilize a white tent in case of inclement weather which is classified as a temporary
structure since it will be erected for less than 180 days. The anticipated noise from the
operation would consist of activities associated with snowmobiling, ATVs and outdoor
special events. Snowmobiling and ATV use were previously approved as part of Resolution
97-117. The applicant must be in compliance with the conditions of the CDOT Access
Permit, the most important of which will be the installation of a left turn deceleration lane.
Service delivery will continue as it always has with no need for modifications to the subject
property. Through condition three and implementation of appropriate design all potential
adverse impacts to adjacent lands have been mitigated.
E. Design Minimizes Environmental Impact. Pursuant to Section 5-250.B.5,the design of the
Special Use,as conditioned, minimizes environmental impacts and will not cause significant
deterioration of water and air resources, wildlife habitat, scenic resources, and other
natural resources. Over time, improvements to reclaim, revegetate and sustain the natural
environment of the site have been made. The property received approval of a 1041 Permit
for the construction of major new domestic water and sewage treatment plants to serve the
Nova Guides, Inc.under Eagle County File No. 1041-0037 and approved with Resolution No.
2001-087. Per Condition four, the Applicant shall work with the Colorado Water Quality
Control Division to determine which state requirements are applicable and address those
requirements. Thus, as conditioned, the proposed Special Use will fully minimize
environmental impacts, and will not cause significant deterioration of water and air
resources,wildlife habitat,scenic,and other natural resources.
F. Impact on Public Facilities. Pursuant to Section 5-250.B.6,the Special Use, as conditioned
will be adequately served by public facilities and services,including roads,pedestrian paths,
potable water and wastewater facilities, parks, schools, police and fire protection, and
emergency medical services. Per condition three, the Special Use must be in compliance
with the conditions of the CDOT Access Permit which requires the Applicant to install a left
turn deceleration lane. Thus, as conditioned, the proposed Special Use will be adequately
served by public facilities and services,including roads,pedestrian paths,potable water and
wastewater facilities, parks, schools, police and fire protection, and emergency medical
services.
G. Site Development Standards. Pursuant to Section 5-250.B.7, the Special Use, as
conditioned, is in compliance with Article 4 Site Development Standards. Per condition two,
if an event occurs on the property consisting of 400 or more people, including staff and
guests, the owner of the property shall obtain a Mass Gathering Permit.As part of the Mass
Gathering Permit,a new traffic impact study may be necessary if the guests and staff are not
shuttled to the property as outlined in the existing traffic impact study. The owner of the
property must also demonstrate adequate parking on site for the event. Per condition three,
the Special Use must be in compliance with the conditions of the CDOT Access Permit which
requires the installation of a left turn deceleration lane. Thus, as conditioned, the proposed
Special Use will comply with all applicable standards in the ECLURs, Article 4, Site
Development Standards.
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H. Other Provisions. Pursuant to Section 5-250.B.8, overnight guests were approved with the
previous special use permit. However, the site must continue to limit the number of total
overnight guests and staff to 48 people. No other provisions of the ECLUR for use, layout,
and general development characteristics in addition to those already referenced and/or
addressed have been found applicable to this application. Thus, the proposed Special Use
does comply with all standards required by all other applicable provisions of the ECLURs
for use,layout,and general development characteristics.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County
of Eagle,State of Colorado:
THAT this application for a Special Use Permit is hereby APPROVED, subject to the
following conditions, and that violation of any condition shall be the basis for revocation of the
Special Use Permit pursuant to the ECLURs:
1. Except as otherwise modified by this development permit, all material
representations made by the Applicant in this application and in public meetings
shall be adhered to and considered conditions of approval.
2. If an event occurs on the property consisting of 400 or more people, including staff
and guests,the owner of the property shall obtain a Mass Gathering Permit.As part
of the Mass Gathering Permit, a new traffic impact study may be necessary if the
guests and staff are not shuttled to the property as outlined in the existing traffic
impact study. The owner of the property must also demonstrate adequate parking
on site for the event.
3. The Applicant must be in compliance with the conditions of the CDOT Access
Permit.
4. The Applicant shall work with the Colorado Water Quality Control Division to
determine which state requirements are applicable and address those
requirements.
THAT,this Special Use Permit shall be subject to review as provided for by the ECLUR.
THAT, the Board directs the Department of Community Development to provide a copy of
this Resolution to the Applicant.
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.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 14th day of January, 2020, nunc pro tunc to
the 1010 day of March, 2020.
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COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its
cA EAGLEc BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Clerk to the Board Kathy Cha ; -r-Henry '
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anne McQuee
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Commissioner
Commissioner — seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having
been called,the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Chandler-Henry 444
Commissioner McQueeney •
Commissioner Scherr "
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