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Commissioner hl t A4- ' moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION
of the
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2014- O
APPROVAL
OF THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT
FOR ROCK BOTTOM RANCH EDUCATIONAL FACILITY
FILE NO. ZS-4907
WHEREAS, on or about May 25th 2014, the County of Eagle, State of Colorado,
accepted for filing an application for a Special Use Permit submitted by Aspen Center for
Environmental Studies (hereinafter "Applicant") for the purpose of expanding and operating an
Educational Facility known as the Rock Bottom Ranch, located in the El Jebel area at 2001
Hooks Spur Road (the"Property"); and
WHEREAS, the operation of an Educational Facility(the"Special Use") in the Resource
Zone District necessitates a Special Use Permit for the proposed use, and;
WHEREAS,Approval of this Special Use Permit would allow for local environmental
education, and therefore enhance the general welfare, safety and health of citizens of Eagle
County, and;
WHEREAS, access for the Special Use is to be provided via Hooks Spur Road, and
water is to be supplied by Private well, and;
WHEREAS,notice of the Special Use was given to all proper agencies and departments
as required by the Eagle County Land Use Regulations (hereinafter the"ECLURs"), Section 5-
210.E, and
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WHEREAS, at its public hearings held on September 4th 2014, the Roaring Fork Valley
Regional Planning Commission,based upon its findings, recommended approval with conditions
of the proposed Special Use, and;
WHEREAS, at its regular public hearing of October 7th 2014, the Eagle County Board of
Commissioners (hereinafter 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 Roaring Fork
Valley Regional Planning Commission, and;
WHEREAS,based on the evidence, testimony, exhibits, and study of the Comprehensive
Plan for the unincorporated areas of Eagle County, the Future Land Use Map (the"FLUM") for
Eagle County, and the Eagle County Open Space Plan, as well as comments of the Eagle County
Department of Community Development, 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.B Standards for the review of a Special Use
Permit:
(1) Consistent with Comprehensive 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 Comprehensive Plan and FLUM,
including standards for building and structural intensities and densities, and
intensities of use.
(2) Compatibility. The proposed Special Use IS appropriate for its proposed location
and IS compatible with the character of surrounding land uses.
(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 ECLURs, Section 3-310,Review Standards
Applicable to Particular Residential, Agricultural and Resource Uses; specifically
under Section 3-310.P Zone Standards for Exploration, Extraction, and
Processing Operations.
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(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; furthermore, the proposed Special Use CAN
avoid significant adverse impact on surrounding lands regarding trash, service
delivery, parking and loading, odors, glare, and vibration, it CAN avoid adverse
impact on surrounding lands regarding noise and traffic, and WILL NOT create a
nuisance.
(5) Design Minimizes Environmental Impact. 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.
(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) Site Development Standards. It is anticipated that the proposed Special Use
WILL fully comply with all applicable standards in the ECLURs, Article 4, Site
Development Standards upon receiving outstanding subdivision and access
approvals.
(8) Other Provisions. The proposed Special Use DOES comply with all standards
imposed on it 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 the Special Use Permit application for the Rock Bottom Ranch, located 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:
1. Except as otherwise modified by this development permit, all material representations
made by the Applicant in this application and in any public meeting shall be adhered to
and considered conditions of approval.
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2. This Special Use Permit shall be valid for a period of not more than three(3) years prior
to actual implementation of the permitted use. Upon implementation of the approved use,
such permit shall remain valid, in perpetuity, and shall run with the land thereafter.
THAT,this permit shall be subject to review as provided for by the ECLURs.
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 Countyommissionerof the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the /( day of ,N[ ,
2014, nunc pro tunc to the 7th day of October 2014.
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COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and
Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: tp GLE ig
BY: l�r� * BY _
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Teak J. Simonton c°to�P° Jil yan, Chairman
Clerk to the Board of
County Commissioners BY:
ti; Sara . Fisher, Commissioner
BY: I011A /11/ �Ir
Kathy C fndler Henry, Commissioner
Commissioner 4414.-d- seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having
been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jill Ryan �t.• "
Commissioner Sara J. Fisher
Commissioner Kathy Chandler Henry .
This Resolution passed by vote of the Board of County Commissioner of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
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