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Commissioner moved adoption
of the Allowing Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 0&-
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT
The Learning Camp
FILE NO. ZS -00085
WHEREAS, Ann Cathcart ( "Applicant "), did file an application with the Eagle County
Department of Community Development on or about July 16`'', 2001 for a Special Use Permit for
the location of an indoor /outdoor learning facility, within the Agricultural Residential Zone
District of an unincorporated area of Eagle County described as follows:
Lots 1, 2 and 3, Ute Springs Ranch, according to the plat recorded December 19,1997 in
Book 746 at Page 798, County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
and;
WHEREAS, Ann Cathcart proposes to build, on the parcel described above, one lodge
structure containing an infirmary, classroom space, shower /restroom facilities, a dining hall, and
three employee bedrooms, and six yurts for the students.
WHEREAS, based on the evidence, testimony, e::hibits, 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 F nd agencies, the recommendation of the
Planning Commission, and comments from all interested 3arties, the Board of County
Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado ( "the Board "), finds as follows:
That proper publication and public notice twas provided as required by law for the
hearings before the Planning Commission and the Board.
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2. That the proposed Special Use, as conditioned, conforms to the requirements of
Section 5- 250(B) of the Eagle County Land Use Regulations, as follows:
a. The proposed Special Uses ARE appropriate for their proposed location
and are consistent with the purposes, goals, objectives and policies of the
Master Plan and the FLUM of the Master Plan, including standards for
building and structural intensities and densities, and intensities of use.
b. The proposed Special Use IS appropriate for its proposed location and IS
compatible with the character of surrounding land uses.
The proposed Special Use DOES comply with the standards of the zone
district in which it is locate"" (Commercial General / Commercial Limited)
and any standards applicable to the particular use, as identified in Section
3 -330, Review Standards Applicable to Particular Commercial and
Industrial Uses (drive- through facility).
d. The design of the proposed Special Use DOES minimize adverse impacts,
including visual impacts of the proposed use on adjacent lands;
furthermore, the proposed Special Use DOES avoid significant adverse
impacts on surrounding lands regarding trash, traffic, service delivery,
parking and loading, odors, noise, glare, and vibration, and DOES NOT
create a nuisance.
e. The proposed Special Use DOES minimize environmental impacts and
DOES NOT cause significant deterioration of water and air resources,
wildlife habitat, scenic resources, and other natural resources.
f. The proposed Special Use IS adequately served by public facilities and
services, including roads, pedestrian paths, potable water and wastewater
facilities, parks, schools, police and fire protection, and emergency
medical services.
g. The proposed Special Use DOES comply with the appropriate standards
in Article 4, Site Development St ° mdards .
h. 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 , .haracteristics.
That for the above - stated and other reasons, the proposed special use is in the best
interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of
the citizens of Eagle County.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT, tine application of Ann Cathcart, File No. ZS- 00085, for a Special Use Permit for
the location of an educational facility in the Agricultural Residential Zone District described
herein, be approved, subject to the condition as set forth herein.
THAT, the following condition shall be placed upon this approval and that violation of
any condition shall be the basis for revocation of the Special Use Permit:
Applicant agrees to all the provisions of the Division of Wildlife response letter dated
August 29, 2001, with the exception of condition #1, which shall now read: The only
dogs allowed on site are to be those owned personally by the property owner, but in no
case shall exceed 2 dogs, and condition #8, which shall now read: Applicant agrees to
comply with the rules and regulations of the BLM in regards to the use of public
property.
2. Upon activation of this Special Use Permit, the current Special Use Permit for the
Learning Camp, Inc. located at 19877 Highway 131 shall expire.
3. Prior to commencement of the Learning Camp's operation, a Well Permit or Water
Augmentation Plan approved by the Colorado Division of Water Resources shall be
obtained oy the applicant which reassigns the use from purely residential to one that
specifically applies to the proposed use.
4. The corn ,cents of the Gypsum Fire Protection District outlined in their letter dated
August 27, 2001, shall be adhered to by the applicant.
5. Except as otherwise modified by this permit, all material representations of the Applicant
in this application and all public meetings shall be adhered to and considered conditions
of apprw
THAT, ,his 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.
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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 thriay o2002 pro
tunc to the 30' day of October, 2001.
County of Eagle, State of Colorado
By and Through Its BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
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Sara J. FishEr
Clerk to the Board of
County Commissioners
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Tom C. Stone, Chairman
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/Mirrch--ael L. Gallagher,
Commissions ed adoption of the foregoing Resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Tom C. Stone .—
Commissioner Michael L. Gallagher
Commissioner Am M. Menconi
This Resolution passed by a vi.te of the Board of County Commissioners of the County
of Eagle, State of Colorado.
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Am M. Menconi, Commissioner