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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR10-119 State Bridge Lodge Special Use Permit Commissioner ( L--1 L' -t moved adoption of the following Resolution: RESOLUTION of the COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - ` APPROVAL OF THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT For the State Bridge Lodge FILE NO. ZS -2629 WHEREAS, on or about March 1 2010, Douglas Moog, for Doog Properties SB LLC (herein after "Applicant ") filed an application with the Eagle County Department of Community Development for a Special Use Permit for a Resort Recreation Facility, located on the historic location of State Bridge Lodge in the unincorporated area of Eagle County described as follows: A parcel of land owned by Douglas Moog; Section 23, Township 2, Range 83 West, 6th P.M., County of Eagle, State of Colorado (APN 1689 - 261 -00 -010); Eagle County road 111 (Trough Road) WHEREAS, the applicant desires to reestablish historic use of the property as a resort recreation facility to host events and provide lodging for up to 48 beds. WHEREAS, the Special Use Permit request was considered at a public meeting by the Eagle County Planning Commission August 18 2010 and by the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners on September 14 and September 21 2010; and; WHEREAS, based on the evidence, testimony, exhibits, and study of the Master Plan for the unincorporated areas of Eagle County, comments of the Eagle County Department of Community Development, comments of public officials and agencies, the recommendation of the Planning 1 Commission, comments from a interes parties, he Board Couny missioners the County of Eagle, State of Colorado ll ( "the Board "), finds as follows: 1. That proper publication and public ted notice was provided of as required Com by law for the hea rings before the Planning Commission t and the Board. 2. That pursuant to E C ounty L U R egu l at i ons Section t 5 -250.B Standards for the review of a Special Use Permit: [1] Section 5- 250.B.1. Consistent with Master Plan. The proposed Special Use Permit CAN be shown to be appropriate for its proposed location and be consistent with the purposes, goals, objectives and policies of the Master Plan and Master Plan FLUM, and related sub -area master plans. [2] Section 5- 250.B.2 Compatibility. The proposed Special Use IS appropriate for its proposed location and IS compatible with the character of surrounding land uses. [3] Section 5- 250.B.3 Zone District Standards. 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 Section 3 -310, Review Standards Applicable to Particular Residential, Agricultural and Resource Uses. [4] Section 5- 250.B.4 Design Minimizes Adverse Impact. The design of the proposed Special Use DOES adequately minimize adverse impacts, including visual impact of the proposed use on adjacent lands. The Special Use WILL avoid significant adverse impact on surrounding lands regarding trash, service delivery, parking and loading, odors, glare, and vibration. Adverse impact on surrounding lands regarding noise and traffic, WILL NOT create a nuisance. [5] Section 5- 240.F.3.e (5) Design Minimizes Environmental Impact. The proposed Special Use CAN fully minimize environmental impacts, and though it will not cause significant deterioration of water and air resources, wildlife habitat, and other natural resources, it WILL NOT cause significant deterioration to scenic resources. [6] Section 5- 250.B.6 Impact on Public Facilities. The proposed Special Use IS adequately served by public facilities and services such as roads, pedestrian paths, potable water and waste water facilities, parks, schools, police and fire protection, and emergency medical services. [7] Section 5- 250.8.7 Site Development Standards. The proposed Special Use, as conditioned, DOES fully comply with all the appropriate standards in Article 4, Site Development Standards. 2 [8] Section 5- 250.B.8 Other Provisions. The proposed Special Use DOES comply with all standards imposed on it by all other applicable provisions of these Land Use Regulations 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 the, Special Use Permit for a Resort Recreation Facility, located on the historic location of the State Bridge Lodge in the unincorporated area of Eagle County described herein: be approved, subject to the following conditions, and that violation of any condition shall be the basis for revocation of the Special Use Permit: CONDITIONS: 1. Events at State Bridge shall be limited to a maximum of 500 attendees per event day. The Owner may apply for a mass gathering permit for any events over 500 attendees. 2. Events of over 250 attendees shall be limited to 15 events per year. Events of 250 or fewer may occur without limit from May to October. An event may be a single day or multiple consecutive days (i.e., weekend or 3 day holiday event). There may be up to three four -day events (i.e., Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day). 3. The Owner shall provide event traffic control for the duration of an event as defined in the approved Traffic Management Plan, and the Traffic Management Plan will be updated and reviewed in conjunction with the review process as stipulated in these conditions. The Traffic Management Plan shall include but not be limited to the duties and times of operation for uniformed traffic control and parking attendants and the locations and signage of all temporary traffic control. Traffic control signs will meet the minimum standards set by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) as identified in the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" (MUTCD) most current edition for sign retroreflectivity (i.e., insuring signs are visible at night). Uniformed traffic control shall be required for any event where more than 250 event tickets have been issued unless the Colorado State Patrol and the Eagle County Sheriff's Department determine that Uniformed Traffic Control is not necessary and documented in writing. Uniformed traffic control means that uniformed law enforcement officers will be hired to control and direct vehicular traffic and pedestrian movements. 4. This Special Use Permit includes two areas owned by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) but that are being leased or permitted to be used by State Bridge. The 1.1 -acre area to the west of State Bridge is proposed to be subject to a lease from BLM. This area contains 5 yurts on platform structures (existing). The lease is envisioned to be approved 3 thee ears ih he posi ortunity for renewal every three years. Should lease for not be renewed, this BLM parcel will be excluded from this Eagle County Special Use Permit, as its removal has no material impact on the remaining areas subject to the Special Use Permit. Please reference the map attached as Exhibit t `A'. 5. There is an approximately 9.9 -acre area being permitted with the BLM as a Special Recreation Permit (SRP) to allow off -site parking and camping in support of the State a Bridge permitted activities (reference ble the map attached as Exhibit `A'). Based on BLM policy, BLM limits t approvals to new applicants to one year approvals for the first few years. Should this w BLM t permit not be reissued, then this BLM parcel will be excluded from this Eagle County Special Use ppo Permit, and the Owner will be required to develop shuttle r parking and transit plan to transport participants between the site and a remote parking area or limit maximum event attendance to the number of people that can be accommodated by available on -site parking as depicted on the approved site plan. This Special Use Permit is subject to the provision that continued adequate parking consistent with the Bureau of Land Management's Special Recreation Permit allowances, be available for every State Bridge event. The provisions of this Special Use Permit shall be reviewed with the Engineering Department and Community Development Department by the Owner of State Bridge on the same schedule as the BLM requires review of its applicable permits to the Owner for its lands included in this Special Use Permit. In the event that the Bureau of Land Management does not renew the Special Recreation Permit, the Owner shall provide an acceptable shuttle parking and transit plan to the Eagle County Engineering Department. 6. Pedestrian traffic by State Bridge patrons on Trough Road between the event venue and the satellite parking on the 9.9 -acre Bureau of Land Management parcel is not permitted, and the Owner of State Bridge shall be responsible for monitoring compliance by its patrons with this policy and enforcing it against them. State Bridge is required to provide shuttle service q uate to handle the number of people in attendance at the event, between the event venue and satellite parking area when satellite parking is utilized. Additionally, Owner will pursue the development of a pedestrian path connecting the BLM Recreation Permit area with the venue in order to prevent pedestrian traffic on the Trough Road. 7. Pedestrian traffic by State Bridge patrons on Highway 131, especially on the bridge over the Colorado River, is not permitted, and the Owner of State Bridge shall be responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with this policy by its patrons. 8. The Owner of State Bridge shall construct the improvements as shown on the approved site plan prior to the first event at State Bridge. 9. Pursuant to the Colorado Geological Survey letter dated June 21, 2010; prior to event operations commencing on the State Bridge property, the Owner shall provide an emergency evacuation plan that satisfies the Eagle County Emergency Management Department. The Owner shall post appropriate notices within the yurt structures advising guests of the potential for flooding of the property during storm events as well as 4 wildfires and advising guests or event participants of safe routes to safe ground. Per Section 5 -2400 — Appeals of Staff Decisions /Interpretations — of the Eagle County Land Use Regulations, the owner can appeal staff decisions to the Board of County Commissioners. 10. The Owner shall work cooperatively with Eagle County to install additional No Parking signs along Highway 131 and Trough Road, at the Owner's expense, to help ensure no parking of vehicles by event attendees occurs along the roadway. A mutually satisfactory signage agreement, spelling out frequency and location of the signage shall be executed between t Owner and County prior to tate Brige commencing concert venue operations. he 11. All be recommendations set forth in the Environmental Health Department memorandum dated March 12, 2010 shall be addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of Environmental Health. 12. The Community ne Development Department shall administratively review this Special Use Permit annually for the effectiveness of the Traffic Management Plan as well as potential road impacts from the pavement to the entrance of BLM camping/parking entrance. 13. The applicant shall at their own expense install an emergency 911 telephone call box or pay phone to include appropriate signage directing the public to its location and its use in case of an emergency. 14. Material changes in location, design, configuration, density and intensity of use may constitute a major or material change to this Special Use Permit, requiring an amendment pursuant to 5- 250.F. In addition any material change in use or any expansion of facilities deemed by Eagle County to cause potential increases in traffic or other related impacts to Trough Road may necessitate an amendment to this Special Use Permit 15. 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. THAT, this permit shall be subject to review as provided for by the Eagle County Land Use Regulations. THAT, the Board of County Commissioners 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. 5 MOVED, READ AND ADOPT Board ty Cmie County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held of the �. day of L,(71 , 2010. " • UNTY by OF the EAGLE, STATE OF om COLORADO, By and F �_ Its BOARD OF Coun COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: � Teak J. Simo ion ' RA, ED Sara J. Fishe i 1 Clerk to the Board of _ County Commissioners BY j , OK,pv - F. Runyon, a,• iss mmi , : oner th BY: �iI on S avney, Commissioner Commissioner Iw ��"I t - seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Sara J, Fisher `� Commissioner Peter F. Runyon ed i Commissioner Jon Stavney �-�• '' �IU This Resolution passed by vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. 6