HomeMy WebLinkAboutR05-095 variance for The Loftworks Development
Commissioner moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -
APPROVAL OF A PETITION TO GRANT A VARIANCE
FROM THE IMPROVEMENTS STANDARDS
ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 4-620.B
OF THE EAGLE COUNTY LAND USE REGULATIONS
FOR THE LOFTWORKS DEVELOPMENT
File Number VIS-0027
WHEREAS, Edwards Development, (hereinafter "Applicant"), submitted to the Eagle
County Engineering Department a petition for a variance from the requirements of Section 4-
620.B of the Eagle County Land Use Regulations (the "LUR") for the Loftworks Development;
and
WHEREAS, the specific variance is from the requirement for two points of access to the
proposed development on the site; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("the Board"), conducted a public
hearing on June 9, 2005, to consider the Applicant's petition; and
WHEREAS, the Board, has considered all the evidence, exhibits and arguments
presented at and prior to the hearings.
WHEREFORE, based on the evidence presented, the Board finds that the Applicant's
petition meets the intent of Section 5-260.G which governs the granting of a variance permit
from the Improvements Standards of the LUR, and also finds the following:
1. The property is encumbered by a topographical condition that prevents the applicant
from satisfying these requirements.
2. The applicant has demonstrated a hardship ifthere is strict adherence to these
requirements.
3. The applicant has demonstrated that the hardship of conforming to county standards
exceeds the adverse impact to the affected lands and on the health, safety, and welfare
of the persons affected if a variance from these standards is granted.
NOW, THEREFORE be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado:
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THAT, on balance, the benefits to the developer of granting the variance outweigh the
adverse impacts to people and lands affected by granting the variance.
THAT, the Board hereby approves the Applicant's petition for a variance from the
requirements of two points of access with the following conditions:
1. 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
considered conditions of approval.
2. The applicant agrees that the maximum number of units developed on this site will be
14 single family homes with no "home business" component, accessory dwelling
units, or other activities allowed that would increase traffic generation.
3. The applicant shall improve Bull Run Road to the Suburban Residential Road
standard (excluding sidewalks and maximum grade requirements) and Lariat Loop to
the Rural Residential Road standard, with all design subject to the review and
approval of the County Engineer. Complete drawings prepared by a Professional
Engineer licensed in the State of Colorado shall be submitted and the applicant shall
enter into a Public Improvements Agreement before any permits can be issued.
THAT, the Board of County Commissioners directs the Engineering Department 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 County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the day of
~ 2005, nunc pro tunc June 9, 2005.
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ATTEST:
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Teak Simonton
Clerk to the Board of
County Commissioners
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Commissioner
Commissioner ~rO~L 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 "3 / () vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
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