HomeMy WebLinkAboutR05-021 Amendment to the Mt. Sopris Tree Farm PUD file no. PDA-00055
Commissioner moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2005 - }
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE MT. SOPRIS TREE FARM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
Eagle County File No. PDA-00055
WHEREAS, on or about September 21, 2004, the County of Eagle, State of Colorado,
accepted for filing an application submitted by Crown Mountain Park and Recreation District
(hereinafter "Applicant") for amendment of the Mt. Sopris Tree Farm Planned Unit Development
located in unincorporated Eagle County (hereinafter the "PUD"), Eagle County File No. PDA-
00055; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant requested the amendment of the PUD for the purposes of
amending the Mt. Sopris Tree Farm PUD Preliminary Plan to revise the location and design of
the recreation and park features and amenities from those approved in the site plan as part of the
PUD Preliminary Plan. In addition to the features and amenities shown on the currently approved
site plan, the revised design also includes a larger surface-level water feature (series of connected
ponds), use of an existing storage building for Crown Mountain Park and Recreation District
equipment and materials, and three horseshoe pits.
WHEREAS, notice of the proposed amendment was mailed to all owners of property
located within and adjacent to the PUD 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 hearings for consideration of the application by the Roaring Fork
Valley Regional Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado (hereinafter the "Board"); and
WHEREAS, at its public meeting held December 16, 2004, the Roaring Fork Valley
Regional Planning Commission, based upon its findings, recommended conditional approval of
the proposed PUD Amendment; and
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WHEREAS, at its public meetings of January 4, February 1 and February 8, 2005, the
Board considered the PUD Amendment application, associated plans and the statements and
concerns of the Applicant and the Eagle County staff; and
WHEREAS, based on the evidence, testimony, exhibits, review of the Eagle County
Master Plan, the recommendation of the Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission
and staff, and comments from all interested parties, the Boards finds as follows:
Pursuant to Eagle County Land Use Regulations Section 5-240.F.3.e. Standards for the
review of a Sketch and Preliminary PUD Plan:
1. Unified ownership or control. The title to all land that is part of this PUD
is owned or controlled by one (l) person.
2. Uses. All of the proposed additional uses that may be developed in the
PUD are uses that are designated as uses that are allowed, allowed as a
special use or allowed as a limited use in the Planned Unit Development
Guide in effect for the property at the time of the application for the PUD
Amendment.
3. Dimensional Limitations. The dimensional limitations that shall apply to
the PUD are those specified in the Planned Unit Development Guide in
effect for the property at the time of the application for the PUD
Amendment.
4. Off-Street Parking and Loading. It has previously been found at the time
that the Preliminary Plan for the PUD was approved that adequate, safe
and convenient parking and loading was being provided. The off-street
parking and loading provided in the revised PUD does comply with the
standards of Article 4, Division I, Off-Street Parking and Loading
Standards.
5. Landscaping. Landscaping provided in the approved PUD Preliminary
Plan has been determined to have complied with the standards in effect at
the time the Preliminary Plan was approved.
6. Signs. The Applicant has submitted a comprehensive sign plan for the
PUD which is suitable for the PUD and does provide the minimum sign
area necessary to direct users to and within the PUD.
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7. Adequate Facilities. With the conditions of approval, it has been
demonstrated that the development proposed in the PUD
Sketch/Preliminary Plan will be provided adequate facilities for potable
water supply, sewage disposal, solid waste disposal, electrical supply, fire
protection and roads and will be conveniently located in relation to
schools, police and fire protection, and emergency medical services.
8. Improvements. With the conditions of approval, it has been clearly
demonstrated that the improvements standards applicable to the
development will be as specified in Article 4, Division 6, Improvements
Standards regarding: (a) safe, efficient access, (b) internal pathways, (c)
emergency vehicles, (d) principal access points, and (e) snow storage.
9. Compatibility With Surrounding Land Uses. The development proposed
for the PUD has been determined to be compatible with the character of
surrounding land uses. The proposed PUD Amendment will continue to
be compatible with the character of surrounding land uses.
10. Consistency with Master Plan. The PUD is consistent with the Master
Plan, including, but not limited to, the Future Land Use Map (FLUM).
The proposed PUD Amendment will not adversely affect the consistency
with the Master Plan.
II. Phasing. A phasing plan has been provided for this PUD Amendment.
12. Common Recreation and Open Space. It has previously been determined
that the development does comply with the common recreation and open
space standards applicable at the time of approval of the Preliminary Plan
for the PUD. The proposed PUD Amendment will not adversely affect
common recreation and open space within the PUD with respect to (a)
minimum area; (b) improvements required; (c) continuing use and
maintenance; or (d) organization.
13. Natural Resource Protection. It has previously been determined that
applicable analysis documents were adequately considered prior to
approval of the Preliminary Plan for the PUD. The proposed PUD
amendment will not adversely affect natural resources.
Pursuant to Eagle County Land Use Regulations Section 5-280.B.3.e. Standards for the
review of a Preliminary Plan for Subdivision:
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1. Consistent with Master Plan. The PUD is consistent with the Master Plan,
including, but not limited to, the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). The
proposed PUD Amendment will not adversely affect the consistency with
the Master Plan.
2. Consistent with Land Use Regulations. With the conditions of approval,
the Applicant has demonstrated that the proposed subdivision complies
with all of the standards of this Section and all other provisions of these
Land Use Regulations, including, but not limited to, the applicable
standards of Article 3, Zone Districts, and Article 4, Site Development
Standards.
3. Spatial Pattern Shall Be Efficient. It has previously been found that the
Preliminary Plan for the PUD satisfied the requirements of the Land Use
Regulations in effect at the time with respect to efficient spatial patterns.
The proposed PUD Amendment does not adversely affect the spatial
patterns in the area.
4. Suitability for Development It has previously been determined that the
site was suitable for development
5. Compatible With Surrounding Uses. It has previously been determined
that the development is compatible with other development in the area.
The proposed PUD Amendment will not adversely affect the compatibility
of the resulting development with surrounding uses within the PUD.
Pursuant to Eagle County Land Use Regulations Section 5-240.F. 3.m., Amendment to
Preliminary Plan for PUD:
1. The proposed PUD Amendment (l) is consistent with the efficient
development and preservation of the entire Planned Unit Development,
and (2) does not affect in a substantially adverse manner either the
enjoyment of land abutting upon or across a street from the planned unit
development or the public interest, and (3) is not granted solely to confer a
special benefit upon any person.
Pursuant to Eagle County Land Use Regulations Section 5-240.F.2.a.(8) Initiation:
1. A PUD Guide was previously approved for this PUD. No revisions to the
approved PUD Guide are necessitated by this PUD amendment.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT, the application submitted by the Crown Mountain Park and Recreation District
for amendment of the Mt. Sopris Tree Farm Planned Unit Development be and is hereby granted
with the following conditions:
1. No landscape materials shall be used which are likely to be attractive to bears,
including those that produce nuts, berries and/or fruits.
2. The Crown Mountain Park and Recreation District shall implement noxious weed
mitigation measures consistent with the Colorado Noxious Weed Act and the
Eagle County Weed Management Plan, and to promptly develop and implement
an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program(s) for any pest species determined
by the Eagle County Weed and Pest Coordinator to adversely affect or potentially
affect human health and safety or be detrimental to the site use objectives (e.g.,
Wyoming ground squirrels, mosquitoes).
3. The composition of the seed mix, by species, for the proposed "native grass" areas
shall be provided to the Eagle County Weed and Pest Coordinator prior to making
any landscape improvements on the site.
4. Prior to any construction other than overlot grading and associated drainage
improvements, the Applicant shall provide complete engineering and construction
drawings and other engineering detail which are satisfactory to the County
Engineer.
5. Prior to installing any lighting, the Applicant shall demonstrate that all proposed
lighting conforms to Section D., Illumination Standards, of the Mt. Sopris Tree
Farm Planned Unit Development Guide dated March 27,2001.
6. Prior to issuance of the initial grading permit or building permit the Applicant
shall execute an agreement acceptable to the County Attorney and County
Engineer setting forth the plan, method and parties responsible for completion of
any required public improvements in accordance with design and time
specifications. Further, the Applicant shall post security in the form acceptable to
the County Attorney to cover 100% of road improvements prior to
commencement of such road improvements.
7. Within six months of approval of this PUD Amendment, the Applicant shall
develop a comprehensive set of park rules which are satisfactory to the County
Attorney.
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8. The construction plans for any improvements which have not previously been
approved by the County Engineer shall be subject to review and approval by the
County Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit or grading permit for those
improvements.
9. An alternative layout of the proposed ponds may be approved by the County
Attorney and the County Engineer.
10. The District shall not undertake any improvement nor implement any activity that
is contrary to the Wildlife Management and Enhancement Program which is part
of the Wildlife Analysis Report dated October 16,2000, and recorded at
Reception No. 754139.
11. It shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the County Attorney, with input
from the County's special water counsel, that prior to installation of any irrigation
system the Crown Mountain Park and Recreation District has sufficient sources of
irrigation water necessary to serve the Crown Mountain Park and Recreation
District improvements and leased property consistent with existing and future
obligations between Eagle County and the US Forest Service and Mid Valley
Metropolitan District as well as existing agreements between Eagle County and
Crown Mountain Park and Recreation District.
12. It shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the County Engineer prior to
construction of any pond or ponds other than the initial detention pond that
complete engineering and construction drawings and other engineering detail for
the pond(s) have been provided and an appropriate pond management plan
addressing issues such as algae growth has been developed and will be properly
implemented.
13. It shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the County Engineer prior to any
construction other than overlot grading and associated drainage improvements that
the issues set forth in the letter from the Northwest Colorado Council of
Governments dated November 12,2004, have been or will be adequately satisfied.
14. It shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the County Engineer that all of the
conditions set forth by the Mid Valley Metropolitan District in its letter dated
November 19, 2004, have been or will be duly satisfied.
15. Crown Mountain Park and Recreation District shall enter into a revised or
amended lease agreement with Eagle County.
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16. Crown Mountain Park and Recreation District shall make best faith efforts to add
Eagle County as an additional insured party to the performance bond for the
Applicant's general contractor.
17. If the event that there are any conflicts between the requirements of the Northwest
Colorado Council of Governments as noted in Condition No. 13 and the
provisions of Condition No. 12, Condition No. 12 shall control.
18. Except as otherwise modified by these conditions, all material representations of
the Applicant in this application and all public meetings shall be adhered to and be
considered conditions of approval.
THAT, the Board hereby approves the Site Plan dated August 23,2004, and most
recently revised on January 14, 2005, and attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and
THAT, the Board directs the Department of Community Development to provide a copy
of this Resolution to the Applicant; and
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 ~ day
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2005, nunc pro tunc to the 8 day of February 2005.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, by and Through Its
ATTEST: OF TY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner
Tom C. Stone
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Commissioner seconded adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
The roll having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Am M. Menconi
Commissioner Peter F. Runyon
Commissioner Tom C. Stone
This Resolution passed by vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
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