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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR03-060 Cordillera Subdivision Expantion of the Water Treatment System 1041-0046J ', ~, !1,, yi, `I' 'J ' ~ Commissioner moved adoption f the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION N0.2003- _~~~~ APPROVAL OF A PERMIT TO EXPAND THE STORAGE CAPACITY OF AN EXISTING DOMESTIC WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND FOR THE EFFICIENT UTILIZATION OF A MUNICIPAL WATER PROJECT IN ORDER TO SERVE THE CORDILLERA SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN EDWARDS, COLORADO. File Number 1041-0046 WHEREAS, on or about March 17, 2003, the Squaw Creek Metropolitan District, (hereinafter "Applicant"), submitted to the Eagle County Department of Community Develop- ment an application for a Major Extension of an Existing Domestic Water Treatment System to serve the Cordillera development; and WHEREAS, the Applicant requested the approval of a 1041 Permit which would allow for development as follows: The construction of anabove-ground 250,000 gallon water storage tank to replace six (6) below-ground 12,000 gallon water storage tanks. The project will be located on the ridge to the south of Cordillera's El Mirador Subdivision. The existing tanks, the Stag Gulch Well Field and the associated PVC pipes will be disconnected from the resulting water system, which will be operated by the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District. Water will be supplied to the new tank utilizing approximately 1500 feet of new iron ductile piping and a new water pump station, both of which will be installed under this permit. See Exhibit A, Water System Layout Plan, attached; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter II, Article 3, Section 3.310.I.2, Waiver Provision of the Eagle County Land Use Regulations, the Applicant requested a waiver from the requirement for a Special Use Permit by the Board, as such application for Special Use would serve no fiu-tlier legitimate planning, zoning or other land use objective; and, WHEREAS, notice of the application was given to all proper agencies and departments as required by the Eagle County Land Use Regulations, Section 5-210.E; and, A^1~]YIMiI~~AI~ry~~lYllll ~346~fiS sso C~ • Commissioner ~'ir'Z ~ moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION N0.2003- _~ APPROVAL OF A PERMIT TO EXPAND THE STORAGE CAPACITY OF AN EXISTING DOMESTIC WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND FOR THE EFFICIENT UTILIZATION OF A MUNICIPAL WATER PROJECT IN ORDER TO SERVE THE CORDILLERA SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN EDWARDS, COLORADO. File Number 1041-0046 WHEREAS, on or about March 17, 2003, the Squaw Creek Metropolitan District, (hereinafter "Applicant"), submitted to the Eagle County Department of Community Develop- ment anapplication for a Major Extension of an Existing Domestic Water Treatment System to serve the Cordillera development; and WHEREAS, the Applicant requested the approval of a 1041 Permit which would allow for development as follows: The construction of anabove-ground 250,000 gallon water storage tank to replace six (6) below-ground 12,000 gallon water storage tanks. The project will be located on the ridge to the south of Cordillera's El Mirador Subdivision. The existing tanks, the Stag Gulch Well Field and the associated PVC pipes will be disconnected from the resulting water system, which will be operated by the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District. Water will be supplied to the new tank utilizing approximately 1500 feet of new iron ductile piping and a new water pump station, both of which will be installed under this permit. See Exhibit A. Water System Layout Plan, attached; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter II, Article 3, Section 3.310.I.2, Waiver Provision of the Eagle County Land Use Regulations, the Applicant requested a waiver from the requirement for a Special Use Permit by the Board, as such application for Special Use would serve no further legitimate planning, zoning or other land use objective; and, WHEREAS, notice of the application was given to all proper agencies and departments as required by the Eagle County Land Use Regulations, Section 5-210.E; and, • • WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado (herein after "the Board"), in its capacity as the Eagle County Permit Authority, conducted a public hearing on May 6, 2003, to consider the Applicant's request; and, WHEREAS, based on the evidence, testimony, exhibits, comments of the Eagle County Department of Community Development, comments of public officials, agencies, and interested parties, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, acting as the Permit Authority, finds as follows: Pursuant to Eagle County Land Use Regulations Section 6.04.01, Permit Annlication Approval Criteria for matters ofState Interest. 1) Prior to site disturbance for the Project the applicant will have obtained all necessary property rights, permits and approvals. 2) The project will not impair property rights held by others. 3) The project is consistent with relevant provisions of applicable land use and water quality plans. 4) The applicant has the necessary expertise and financial capability to develop and operate the Project consistent with all requirements and conditions. 5) The Project is technically and financially feasible. 6) The project is not subject to significant risk from natural hazard. 7) The project will not have a significant adverse effect on land use patterns. 8) The Project will not have a significant adverse effect on the capability of local governments affected by the project to provide services, or exceed the capacity of service delivery systems. 9) The Project will not create an undue financial burden on existing or future residents of the County. 10) The project will not sigtificantly degrade any current or foreseeable future sector of the local economy. 11) The Project will not have a significant adverse effect on the quality of recreational opportunities and experience. 2 12) The planning, design and operation of the Project shall reflect principals of resource conservation, energy efficiency and recycling or reuse. 13) The Project will not significantly degrade air quality. 14) The Project will not significantly degrade existing visual quality. 15) The Project will not significantly degrade surface water quality. 16) The Project will not significantly degrade ground water quality. 17) The Project will not significantly degrade wetlands and riparian areas. 18) The Project will not significantly degrade terrestrial or aquatic animal life or its habitats. 19) The Project will not significantly deteriorate terrestrial plant life or plant habitat. 20) The Project will not significantly deteriorate soils and geologic conditions. 21) The project will not create a nuisance. 22) The project will not significantly degrade areas of paleontological, historic or archaeological importance. 23) The Project will not result in unreasonable risk of releases of hazardous materials. 24) The benefits accruing to the County and its citizens from the project outweigh the losses of any natural, agricultural, recreational, grazing, commercial or industrial resources within the County, or the losses of opportunities to develop such resources. Pursuant to Eagle County Land Use Regulations Section 6.04.02, Additional Criteria Ap.,plicable to Municipal and Industrial Water Projects. 1) The Project shall emphasize the most efficient use of water, including the recy- cling, reuse and conservation of water. 2) The Project shall not result in excess capacity in existing water or wastewater treatment services or create duplicate services. 3) The Project shall be necessary to meet community development and population demands in the areas to be served by the Project. 3 • 4) Urban development, population densities, and site layout and design of storm water and sanitation systems shall be accomplished in a manner that will prevent the pollution of aquifer rechazge azeas NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado: THAT, the Applicant's request for waiver of the Special Use Permit requirements in accordance with Section 3-310.I.2 of the Eagle County Land Use regulations is hereby granted. THAT, the permit for Major Extension of Existing Water and Sewage treatment Systems and for Efficient Utilization of a Municipal Water Project be and is hereby granted subject to the following conditions: 1) That as referenced in the letter from the Colorado Geological Survey dated April 22, 2003, Rolled Erosion Control Products and/or Turf Reinforcement Mats be used on all cut and fill slopes, and in drainage swales where rip-rap is not sched- uled, to reduce post-construction erosion and better insure successful reclamation. 2) That a building permit be obtained from the Eagle County Deparhnent of Com- munity Development for the construction of the tank, and that specifications for Rolled Erosion Control Products and Turf Reinforcement Mats be included in related sediment control plans, as suggested by the Colorado Geological Survey in their letter of Apri122, 2003. 3) That as referenced in the referral response of Apri17, 2003, no portion of the existing Southern Pazcel water system, more specifically defined as the Stag Gulch well field, the underground storage tanks, and the adjoining PVC water lines, be connected to the proposed tank and water system without written authorization from Eagle River Water and Sanitation District. 4) That any future use of any portion of the existing Southern Pazcel Water System, more specifically defined as the Stag Gulch well field, the underground storage tanks, and the adjoining PVC water lines, be evaluated by Eagle County through its 1041 process, and that all necessary approvals be obtained. 5) ,That except as otherwise modified by the Permit, all material representations of the applicant in the permit application, correspondence, and public meetings shall be adhered to and considered conditions of approval unless otherwise amended by other conditions. 4 ~ ~ THAT, the Board of County Commissioners hereby directs the Department of Commu- nity Development to provide a copy of this Resolution to the Applicant. THAT, the Board further finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Cz7~ ssionE Coutrty of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held th day of,~ 2003, nunc pro tunc to the 6~' day of May, 2003. ~~ ~~~~~ By• By: Teak J. Simonton Michael L. Gallagher, Ch Clerk to the Board of o~ ~'~G, County Commissione ~ `~~ ~ ~ o c om .Stone, Commissioner ~~ORA9 i Commissioner Commissioner ~~~~ ~ seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner, Michael L. Gallagher ~ Commissioner, Tom C. Stone Commissioner, Arn M. Menconi This Resolution passed by ~~%~~~~~/ ~ .,rote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. 5