HomeMy WebLinkAboutR06-099 - Rec #200626822 - denial of special use permit for rv park in Dotsero
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of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -
DENIAL OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
FOR A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK, A RESORT RECREATIONAL FACILITY
AND A CONVENIENCE GROCERY STORE IN UNINCORPORATED DOTSERO
File No. ZS-00140
WHEREAS, Bard & Company, Inc., ("Applicant") did file an application with the Eagle
County Department of Community Development on or about March 31, 2006, for a Special Use
Permit for a major Recreational Vehicle Park, a Resort Recreational Facility and a Convenience
Grocery Store in the Resource zone district in that part of unincorporated Eagle County
commonly referred to as Dotsero and as described in Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, Applicant proposed to build and operate an recreational vehicle (R V) park
to contain up to 250 RV sites and 12 cabins (maximum of 48 beds); a main office for
administration; a residential unit for a manager; three neighborhood facilities with laundry
facilities, showers and restrooms; a community building and recreation facility; a swimming
pool, a convenience grocery store and other amenities that would constitute a resort recreational
facility on a 35.001 acre site at 004544 Highway 6; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant offered to revise the site plan to contain no more than 200
RV sites; create a 2 acre open space near the northwest comer of the site; increase the width of
the open space landscaping and add 26 employee parking spaces along the north lot line (adjacent
to Highway 6); reduce the width of the landscape area between R V pads from 28 feet to 24 feet;
add a picnic pavilion and a sandwich shop/grill near the swimming pool; and provide landscaped
berms along the north and west perimeters of the site ranging from 2 to 3 feet in height up to 12
feet in height and with up to 8 feet fencing on top; and
WHEREAS, notice of the Special Use Permit application was given to all proper
agencies and departments as required by the Eagle County Land Use Regulations, Section 5-
210.E; and,
WHEREAS, at its public hearing held on June 21, 2006, the Eagle County Planning
Commission, based upon its findings, recommended approval of the Special Use Permit, with
certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, public hearings were held by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, on July 11 and August 15,2006; and
WHEREAS, BASED ON THE EVIDENCE BEFORE IT, including testimony,
exhibits, and study of the Comprehensive 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 Eagle County Planning Commission, and
comments from all interested parties, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado (lithe 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. The Board has considered Eagle County Land Use Regulations, Section 5-250.B.,
Standards for the review of a Special Use Permit, and finds as follows:
a. Consistent witlt Compreltensive Plan. The proposed Special Use would not
be appropriate for its proposed location and would not be consistent with the
purposes, goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the
Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan, including standards for
building and structural intensities and densities, and intensities of use.
b. Compatibility. The proposed Special Use would not be appropriate for its
proposed location and would not be compatible with the character of
surrounding land uses.
c. Zone District Standards. The proposed Special Use would meet the standards
of the zone district in which it is located, and would meet the standards
applicable to the particular use, as identified in Section 3-310, Review
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Standards Applicable to Particular Residential. Agricultural and Resource
Uses.
d. Design Minimizes Adverse Impact. The design of the proposed Special Use
would not minimize adverse impacts, including visual impact of the proposed
use on adjacent lands; and, the proposed Special Use would not avoid
significant adverse impact on surrounding lands regarding trash, traffic,
service delivery, parking and loading, odors, noise, glare, and vibration, and
does not create a nuisance.
e. Design Minimizes Environmental Impact. The proposed Special Use would
not minimize environmental impacts and would cause significant deterioration
of water and air resources, wildlife habitat, scenic resources, or other natural
resources.
f. Impact on Public Facilities. The proposed Special Use would be adequately
served by public facilities and services, including roads, pedestrian paths,
potable water, parks, schools, police and fire protection, and emergency
medical services.
g. Site Development Standards. The proposed Special Use would not comply
with all of the appropriate standards in Article 4, Site Development Standards.
h. Otlter Provisions. The proposed Special Use would 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 application of Bard & Company, Inc., File No. ZS-00140, for a Special Use
Permit for a major Recreational Vehicle Park, a Resort Recreational Facility and a Convenience
Grocery Store in the Resource zone district in an area in unincorporated Eagle County commonly
referred to as Dotsero be and is hereby DENIED.
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.
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MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of Count}: Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 2..si.. day of &P~&t/
2006, nunc pro tunc to the 15 day of August 2006.
By:
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO,
By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner
The roll having been called,
seconded adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
vote was as follows:
Commissioner Tom C. Stone
Commissioner Am M. Menconi
Commissioner Peter F. Runyon
This Resolution passed by
of Eagle, State of Colorado.
vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County
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LEGAL DESCRlPTION
A parcel of lau.cl located in the V..uviWl Placer, Section "
TO'WIl.hip 5 South, l.a.D.ge " We.t of the Sixth Principal Meridian,
kgle COuDty, Colorado accordiJ:ag to the IJu:lepeDdeat bauzvey of
..iel TowDab.:l.p aDd. llaDge .. appr:ovecl OIl 3lme 20, 1922,
..iel Parc.l beiDg IIOre particularly cte.cdbed .. follOW1l, to wi t:
~ at the ~t!I.w.a.terly Co~ of a Parcel c1eacd.becI
in Book 31t at .age 915 .. ReceptiOll B'o. 286285, a :r:ebu: a:a4
al'UlliD.ua cap .~ La 1'10',
thADce alODg the ...terly liDe of .aiel parcel I 17.00'00. . 1260.22
feet to . poiDt aD the ~ly Right-of-Way Bo1mda:r:y of the Deaver
&:Del Rio (J:r:aDcIe .e.tem Railroad,
thADce alODg .aiel Bo1mda:r:y 8 56.'1'50. . 5".75 f..t, to . point OIl the
.outhe:r:ly liDe of .aiel Veauv!u 'lacer,
thence depa:r:tiDg .aiel Ilight-of-Way BouD4a:r:y. 8'.10'00- . 1081.62 feet,
alODQ' the SOUtherly line of .aiel Veauviu. .lacer,
thADce . 17.00'00. . 1"61.38 feet to a point OIl the SOUtherly
tight-of-Way 8ouDda:r:y of V.I. :ID.te:r:atate 70,
thence alODg .aiel Bo1mda:r:y the followiDg two (2) cou:r:.e. and
eIi.tanc.. :
1) S 77.'2'42- . 31'.58 f..t
2) S n.S1'12- . 783.'1 feet '1'0 '!'he PoiILt Of &eg"ftfth'9.
COtJll"l"l' 01' BGLJl
STAB or COLOUDO
Exhibit "A"