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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR92-056 1041 extensions for Cottonwood PUDC cill Commissioner W.e) ek moved adoption of the following Reso ution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 92 - 57,6 APPROVAL OF PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT In EXTENSIONS OF WATER and SEWER SYSTEMS O to serve the COTTONWOOD P.U.D., 0 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 6.04 and 6.05, EAGLE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS File No. 1041- 016 -91 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, in its capacity as the Eagle County Permit Authority, together with the Eagle and Colorado Valley Planning Commission, conducted a joint public hearing on January 14, 1992, after publication and notice as required by law, to consider an application submitted by the Edwards Metropolitan District and the Upper Eagle Valley Consol- idated sanitation District ( "Applicant ") to conduct the following activity of state interest: 6.04: Major extension of existing water treatment system. Major extension of existing sewer treatment system_ 6.05: Efficient utilization of municipal and industrial water project. (hereinafter referred to as the "Application "); and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, acting as the Permit Authority, has considered all the evidence, exhibits and arguments presented. WHEREFORE, based on the evidence presented at the hearing, the Permit Authority makes the following findings with regard to the Application as it pertains to Section 6.04 of the County Administrative Regulations: 1. This is not a proposal for a "new domestic water and sewage treatment system ": the development will utilize the existing Squaw Creek sewage treatment plant and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority water treatment plan in Avon, Colorado. 2. The proposed development does not conflict with the approved Eagle County Master Plan and the Edwards Sub -Area Plan or any Federal or State land use or water plans. :d 3. The proposed development will not adversely affect either surface or subsurface water rights of upstream or down- stream users. 4. Adequate water supplies, as determined by the Colorado Department of Health, will be available for efficient operational needs. 5. The proposed development makes the most efficient use of existing water and sewage services. 6. Area and community development and population trends demonstrate a need for additional golfing facilities and afford- able housing, and the extensions proposed by the Application will contribute to the provision of adequate water supply and waste- water collection and treatment associated with such facilities. 7. Appropriate easements can be 'obtained for the asso- ciated interceptor and water lines proposed in this application. 8. The benefits of the proposed water and sewer system extensions outweigh any losses of natural resources or agricul- tural lands rendered unavailable as a result of the project. 9. The proposed development will not decrease the quality of peripheral downstream surface or subsurface water resources below that designated by Colorado Water Quality Control Commis- sion as established on May 22, 1979, and effective July 10, 1979, or more stringent standards subsequently adopted, if non -point source water pollution control techniques are properly implemented. 10. The proposed development and its associated collector system will not violate Federal or State air quality standards. 11. The proposed development will not significantly deteri- orate aquatic habitats, marshlands and wetlands, groundwater recharge areas, steeply sloping or unstable terrain, forest and woodlands, critical wildlife habitat, big game migratory routes, calving grounds, migratory ponds, nesting areas and the habitats of rare and endangered species, public outdoor recreation areas, and unique areas of geologic, historic or archaeological impor- tance if the construction is in accordance with the application submitted, with the conditions imposed below. 12. The proposed development will not significantly degrade existing natural scenic characteristics, create blight, nor cause other nuisance factors such as excessive noise or obnoxious odors, if the construction is in accordance with the application submitted, with the conditions imposed below. Ji Pj r =� -2- 13. The proposed development will not create an undue O K, cr: financial burden on existing or future residents within the Q development area and the source development area. - r 14. The development site of the proposed extension of the water supply and sewage treatment systems is not subject to significant risk from earthquakes, floods, fires, snowslides, landslides, avalanches, rock slides or other disasters which - could cause a system operation breakdown. 15. The proposed domestic water treatment and distribution system is capable of providing water meeting the requirements of the Colorado Department of Health. 16. The construction of structures, buildings, and improve- ments associated with the proposed development will not sig- nificantly impact existing or proposed communities within the development area and source development area. v AS THE APPLICATION pertains to Section 6.05 of the County Administrative Regulations, the Permit Authority finds as follows: 1. The need for the proposed water supply system can be substantiated based on historic growth rates. 2. The proposed development does not conflict with the Eagle County Master Plan, the Edwards Sub -Area Plan, or other applicable regional, State or Federal land use or water plans. 3. The proposed project as modified by the conditions imposed below will emphasize efficient use of water, and the potential of pollution to aquifer recharge areas is not iden- tified as a potential problem. 4. The proposed water project will not contaminate surface water resources. 5. The proposed water project is capable of providing water pursuant to standards of the Colorado Department of Health. 6. The proposed development will not significantly deteri- orate aquatic habitats, marshlands and wetlands, groundwater recharge areas, steeply sloping or unstable terrain, forest and woodlands, critical wildlife habitat, big game migratory routes, calving grounds, migratory ponds, nesting areas and the habitats of rare and endangered species, public outdoor recreation areas, and unique areas of geologic, historic or archaeological impor- tance if the construction is in accordance with the application submitted, and the staff recommendations are implemented. -3- 7. The construction of structures, buildings and improve- ments associated with the proposed development, as modified by the conditions imposed below, will not significantly impact existing or proposed communities within the development area and source development area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COU14TY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, acting as the Permit Authority: THAT the permit to construct an extension of the water system from Edwards to the Squaw Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant is granted to the Edwards Metropolitan District, subject to the conditions listed below. THAT, the permit to construct an extension of a sewer line from the Squaw Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to serve the Cottonwood P.U.D. is granted to the Upper Eagle Valley Consol- idated Sanitation District, subject to the conditions listed below. The conditions are as follows: 1. All construction activities located within elk or deer winter range or severe winter range shall be constructed between March 15 and December 15 of each construction year. 2. Water and sewer line alignment must be located to avoid, to the extent practicable, sensitive environmental areas such as wetlands, riparian corridors and critical wildlife areas. 3. The water tank shall be as unobtrusive as possible. The tank and pump station shall be constructed of neutral colors and landscaped or buried. 4. All construction staging areas shall be designed to contain incidental and accidental fuel and lubricant spills. 5. A complete assessment of service area commitments and planned treatment expansion of the District(s) must be submitted when it is available, but not later than December 31, 1992. 6. An Eagle County Road Cut Permit shall be required prior to construction in the County Right -of -Way. 7. All disturbed areas shall be reclaimed to prevent soil erosion. Both temporary and long -term erosion control shall be implemented. 0 ms ;n �i r, fJ ' FS -4- 8. The applicant shall require sufficient collateral from the developers to insure completion of the phased construction of the interceptor and looped water distribution line prior to construction of each phase. 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 A A �-' day of 1992; nunc pro tunc January 14, 1992. po p ' - t ,�_C- 0 COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLDRADP, by and Through Its BOARD OF \COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BY • erk to the Boarder R chard L. unty Commissioners n +j V s F. st son, airman Gate Commissioner Richard L. Gustafson Commissioner Donald H. S . commissioner Dona a ch, Comm'ssioner Commissioner �7-Gs seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner George A. Gate Commissioner Richard L. Gustafson Commissioner Donald H. Welch �y .._ This Resolution passed by 61AI #-A1, vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County ot Eagle, State of Colorado. 192 -16 486S95 B - 590 F - 2 96 09,/ 11:J7 PG 5 OF 5 -5-