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of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF EAGLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO.2014- 01 v
APPROVAL
OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A SEASONAL RETAIL GARDEN
CENTER AT 71 EDWARDS ACCESS ROAD
FILE NO. ZS-4790
WHEREAS,on or about April 4,2014, the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, accepted
for filing an application for a Special Use Permit submitted by Fritz Schmidt and Shelly Martel
(hereinafter"Applicant")for the purpose of operating a seasonal retail garden center on Lot 1A
of the Edwards Plaza Subdivision otherwise known as 71 Edwards Access Road(the"Property"
or the"Project Site"); and
WHEREAS,the Applicant will be leasing a small portion of the Lot lA within the gravel
parking lot located at least 75 feet from the Eagle River and six(6)paved, existing parking
spaces on the Property from Edwards Plaza,LLC,the owner of the Property; and
WHEREAS,the operation of a seasonal retail garden center(the"Special Use") in the
Commercial General Zone District,necessitates a Special Use Permit for the proposed use; and
WHEREAS,the seasonal retail garden center will be a secondary, independent use on
the Property and on the six(6)parking spaces located on the Property. The applicant will utilize
two (2)temporary greenhouse structures and one(1)gazebo for the Special Use, in the location
detailed in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference;
WHEREAS,access for the Special Use is to be provided via Edwards Access Road, and
water is to be supplied by Eagle River Water and Sanitation District; and
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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
WHEREAS, the Eagle County Planning Commission(hereinafter the"Planning
Commission")held a public hearing on the application on September 17,2014,and the Planning
Commission,based upon its findings,recommended approval with conditions of the request for a
Special Use Permit;
WHEREAS,at its regular public hearing of October 21,2014, the Eagle County Board
of County Commissioners(hereinafter the"Board"), approved with conditions the request for a
Special Use Permit.
NOW THEREFORE,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 IS appropriate
for its proposed location and IS 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.
(4) Design Minimizes Adverse Impact. The design of the proposed Special Use
DOES adequately minimize adverse impacts, including visual impact of the
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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 to operate a seasonal retail garden center business
at 71 Edwards Access Road, 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 public meeting shall be adhered to and
considered conditions of approval.
2. The Applicant shall not store or dispose of any materials or equipment associated with the
special use within 75 feet of the Eagle River, and the Applicant shall not dispose of any
materials, soil or chemicals in the Eagle River.
3. The Special Use Permit shall terminate in the event the seasonal retail garden center
business is no longer owned and operated by Shelly Martel on 71 Edwards Access Road
in Edwards.
THAT, this Special Use Permit shall be subject to review as provided for by the
ECLURs.
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THAT, the Board directs the Department of Community Development to provide a copy
of this Resolution to the Applicant.
THAT,the Board hereby fmds, 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 a U day of /sJOV 2014,
nunc pro tunc to the 21st day of October, 2014.
_AUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLO-
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Kathy V andler-Henry, Commissioner
Commissioner seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having
been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jillian H. Ryan
Commissioner Sara J. Fisher
Commissioner Kathy Chandler-Henry
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This Resolution passed by U vote of the Board of County Commissioner of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado
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