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ENV ENTAL HEALTH OEPARTMAT
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Mr. J. T. Horton
5066 W. Hinsdale Circle
Littleton, Colorado 80213
Re: On-site Wastewater Disposal System Requirements for Lot 22,
Elk Mountain Subdivision near Redstone, Colorado
Dear Mr. Horton:
In reply to your letter of July 29, 1988, regarding further
septic system requirements for the referenced property, we have
the following comments on your site plan sketch. Minimum
horizontal distances between the well and septic system and
between other physical features and the components of your
proposed sewage disposal system location meet County regulation.
There appears to be sufficient room in the front (easterly)
portion of the lot to allow for gravity flow and distribution in
the absorption area.
The septic system absorption field size is primarily
determined by the percolation rate of the soils on the lot.
Adjacent properties that have been tested have had moderately
rapid permeability rates, and one thousand square feet should be
adequate for a three-bedroom house. However, we wish to remind
you that percolation tests must be conducted to verify the actual
permeability and septic, system size before final permit
specifications can be determined for the wastewater disposal
system. Further we would recommend that three-foot wide
absorption trenches about 80 to 100 -foot long and terraced on
contour be used. These would allow for a maximum cover of two
feet over the gravel and distribution pipe and enhance
evaporation and aeration.
Addressing your questions, we offer the following responses
or explanations:
1) It is possible to build a septic system and reserve
a future right to develop, and there is no time limit
to place in use a septic system, once constructed and
approved. The well drillers' regulations and Pitkin
County sanitary codes should prevent wells from being
constructed on adjacent properties within 100 feet of
your absorption field.
2) The standard drain field depth is between two and
three feet. We recommend that it be constructed as
shallow as possible to improve operations, and have
never heard of any freezing problems associated with
the septic system absorption field. The septic tank
generates heat in the biologic reduction of the waste
water and is well insulated by the surrounding ground
130 South Galena Street Aspen, Colorado 81611 303/925-2020
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and the foot of cover usually placed over the septic
tank.
3) Our department will conduct percolation tests for a
fee of $100 if percolation tests are prepared and
sufficiently presoaked before we arrive. A
professional engineer, although certainly capable of
conducting percolation tests, is not required to be
consulted, unless soils prove unsuitable during the
department's site evaluation.
If you have further questions regarding this matter, please
Sincerely,
Robert F. Nelson
Environmental Health Officer
Mr. Robert Nelson
Environmental Health
130 So. Galena St.
Aspen, Colo.
81 61 1
Dear Bob:
I have talked to you a couple
system on Lot 22 Elk Mountain
the Board of Adjustment for a
from AF 1. This is the drawing
Sept. 6 meeting if we can get
July 29
of times regarding the septic
Subdivision. We intend to go before
change in setback requirements
we will present. We will make the
everything together by then.
I am sending this d'rawingfor your approval, disapproval, or
comments. You will notice we have shown the septic tank and
drain field in the front setback, as I talked to you about.
The two reasonsfor this are:1. The ground,slopes.from rear to
front. This way we can have a gravity drain for sewage instead
of having to pump it. 2. The rear part of the lot is pretty
heavily timbered with aspen 8" to 10" We would like to retain
these if possible.
If we get the permit, do percolation tests and install the drain
field under your inspections, may we just cap it off and not
activate it until we build the house which will be at a future
date not yet decided? Would there be a time limit on putting
it to use? Would this prevent someone drilling a well within
J00 ft. of the drain field? What is the depth of the drain field?
Is there any danger of freezing, since you said the access holes
of the septic tank should be at ground level and only a couple
of feet of cover over the drain field? 1000 sq. ft. is the
average size of drainfield required, is it not? Barring percolation
problems. Can your people conduct percolation tests if we get the
holes dug? Do we have to get professional engineers to do this?
Thanks very much Bob, for your cooperation, and I'll be looking
forward to your reply.
{S,i,,n,cerely
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5066 W. Hinsdale Circle
Littleton Colo.
80123
P,S. I guess standard would be a better word than average to des-
cribe the 1000 sq. ft. drain field size.
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506 E. MAIN STREET ASPEN, COL
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Bob Nelson, County Sanitarian /
DATE: June 22, 1978
RE: Potential Sewage Proble - :El:kMountain a d Crystal River
Park Subdivisions
This office has recently received permit applications for the installation
of individual sewage disposal systems in each of these subdivisions.
Both subdivisions consist mostly of small lots of .2 to .3 acres, and
their geologic conditions which would limit the probability of septic
tank systems functioning properly and without problems.
The Elk Mountain Subdivision plotted in July, 1964, consists of 67 lots,
each now requiring an individual well and sewage disposal system.
Currently, there are no houses in the subdivision. As the subdivision
builds out, it will be difficult to maintain the minimum horizontal
distance between the well and absorption fields and with the small lots
there is a definite possibility that, at some time, there will be
contamination of water supplies with sewage. The subdivision is not
currently within the boundaries of the Redstone Water and Sanitation
District, but could easily be served if a connecting branch sewer
collection line and lift station is constructed across the Crystal
River. This would then require only a trunk line of 750 to 800 feet
from the subdivision entrance to the lift station.
The Board of Directors of the District have indicated a willingness to
explore service to these lots as the Treatment Plant is only at 1/3 of
design capacity. Thirty --nine (39) of the lots are under a single
ownership and eight (8) more are under three ownerships, but are
contiguous.
The Crystal River Park Subdivision plotted in February, 1968, is a
similar situation. This subdivision consists of 91 lots, most less than
.3 acres in size, several with geologic or hydrolic circumstances
which require engineering of sewage systems or preclude development.
Water is supplied by the Redstone Water and Sanitation District,
although the lots are not within district boundaries. There are about
nine homes built in the area now, and the ownership of the unimproved
lots show a similar pattern with one owner holding about 35 lots, and
several more being adjacent and having identical ownership.
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Section 25-10-110 authorizes a general prohibition of individual
sewage systems in these areas after public hearing and the findings
of the Board of a public health hazard. Another solution to the
problem may be to require less density on adjacent lots, or
require central collection when the large holdings are placed on
the market.
Because of the land use implications and potential public health
problems we request direction from the Commissioners prior to
the issuance of individual sewage disposal permits in either of
these subdivisions
cc: Sandy Stuller, County Attorney
Karen Smith, Planning Office
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25-10-109 Health
cause shown after a hearing conducted upon reasonable notice to the ,ystcr•,,,
cleaner and at which the systems cleaner may be present, with counsel,
be heard.
_ Source: L. 73, p. 779, § 1; C.R.S. 1963, § 66-44-8.
25-10-109. Enforcement by local health department and local board '4
health. The primary responsibility for the enforcement of the provis,on.
this article and the regulations adopted under this article shall lie with I,,,
health departments and local boards of health. In the event that a local
department or local board of health substantially fails to administer a:.,!
enforce the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations adopt,,,
under this article, the department may assume such of the functions o; tl,c
local health department or board of health as may be necessary to protea
the public health.
Source: L. 73, p. 780, § 1; C.R.S. 1963, § 66-44-9.
25-10-110. Prohibition of individual sewage disposal systems in unsuitable
areas. The local board of health may conduct a public hearing, after writtcri
notice to all affected property owners as shown in the records of the count%
assessor and publication of notice in a newspaper of general circulation. ;,t
least ten days prior to the hearing, to consider the prohibition of permit,,
for individual sewage disposal systems in defined areas which contain or arc
subdivided for a density of more than two dwelling units per acre. The local
board of health may order such prohibition upon a finding that the construe
tion and use of additional individual sewage disposal systems in the defincl i
area will constitute a hazard to the public health. In such a hearing, the to;.,1
board of health may request affected property owners to submit engineering
and geological reports concerning the defined area and to provide a stud%
of the economic feasibility of constructing a sewage treatment works.
Source: L. 73, p. 780, § 1; C.R.S. 1963, § 66-44-10.
25-10-111. General prohibitions. (1) No city, county, or city and count%
shall issue to any person a permit to construct or remodel a building or strut-
ture which is not serviced by a sewage treatment works, until a permit foo
an individual sewage disposal system has been issued by the local health
department.
(2) No city, county, or city and county occupancy permit shall be issued
to any person for .the use of a building which is not serviced by a sept:,rc
treatment works until a final inspection of the individual sewage dispo'
system has been made by the local health department, as provided for in
section 25-10-106 (1) (h), and the installation has received the approval of
the local health department.
(3) No individual sewage disposal system presently in use which doe, no
comply with the provisions of section 25-10-105 (1) (e) regarding minimum
separation between the maximum seasonal level of the groundwater table arnt
the bottom of an absorption system shall be permitted to remain in use with
out compliance with this article and the rules and regulations adopted under
this article, later than October 1, 1975.
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MEMORANDUM
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TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Bob Nelson, County Sanitarian /�✓
DATE: June 22, 1978
RE: Potential Sewage Problems - Elk Mountain and Crystal River
Park Subdivisions
This office has recently received permit applications for the installation
of individual sewage disposal systems in each of these subdivisions.
Both subdivisions consist mostly of small lots of .2 to .3 acres, and
their geologic conditions which would limit the probability of septic
tank systems functioning properly and without problems.
The Elk Mountain Subdivision plotted in July, 1964, consists of 67 lots,
each now requiring an -individual well and sewage disposal system.
Currently, there are no in the subdivision. As the subdivision
builds out, it will bffi t to maintain the minimum horizontal
-distance between the he and absorption fields and with the small lots
there is a definite possibility that, at some time, there will be
contamination of water supplies with sewage. The subdivision is not
currently within the boundaries of the Redstone Water and Sanitation
District, but could easily be served if a connecting branch sewer
collection line and lift station is constructed across the Crystal
River. This would then require only a trunk line of 750 to 800 feet
from the subdivision entrance to the lift station.
The Board of Directors of the District have indicated a willingness to
explore service to these lots as the Treatment Plant is only at 1/3 of
design capacity. Thirty-nine (39) of the lots are under a single
ownership and eight (8) more are under three ownerships, but are
contiguous.
The Crystal River Park Subdivision plotted in February, 1968, is a
similar situation. This subdivision consists of 91 lots, most less than
.3 acres in size, several with geologic or hydrolic circumstances
which require engineering of sewage systems or preclude development.
Water is supplied by the Redstone Water and'Sanitation District,
although the lots are not within district boundaries. There are about
nine homes built in the area now, and the ownership of the unimproved
lots show a similar pattern with one owner holding about 35 lots, and
several more being adjacent and having identical ownership.
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Section 25-10-110 authorizes a general prohibition of individual
sewage systems in these areas after public hearing and the findings
of the Board of a public health hazard. Another solution to the
problem may be to require less density on adjacent lots, or
require central collection when the large holdings are placed on
the market.
Because of the land use implications and potential public health
problems we request direction from the Commissioners prior to
the issuance of individual sewage disposal permits in either of
these subdivisions
cc: Sandy Stuller, County Attorney
Karen Smith, Planning Office
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' 25-10-109 Health
cause shown after a hearing conducted upon reasonable notice to the
cleaner and at which the systems cleaner may be present, with counsel,
be heard.
Source: L. 73, p. 779, § 1; C.R.S. 1963, § 66-44-8.
25-10-109. Enforcement by local health department and local hoard „t
health. The primary responsibility for the enforcement of the provisions
this article and the regulations adopted under this article shall lie with I,,,
health departments and local boards of health. In the event that a local hea,,!,
department or local board of health substantially fails to administer
enforce the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations adnl,t,,l
under this article, the department may assume such of the functions of tl,c
local health department or board of health as may be necessary to protea
the public health.
Source: L. 73, p. 780, § 1; C.R.S. 1963, § 66-44-9.
25-10-110. Prohibition of individual sewage disposal systems in unsuitable
areas. The local board of health may conduct a public hearing, after written
notice to all affected property owners as shown in the records of the counjt
assessor and publication of notice in a newspaper of general circulation.
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least ten days prior to the hearing, to consider the prohibition of perniit.
for individual sewage disposal s}Jstems in defined areas which contain. or arc
subdiv` __._"_ _4— ore than nvo we tng units er acre. e 1r�:J
board of health may order such nrohi itior, „nen a finding t at t e construe
tion and use of additional individual sewa,e disposal systerns, rt__the define;}
area will constitute a hazard to the public health. In such a hearing. the ir,.,i
oar of heafth may request "affected property owners to submit encincenn�
and geological reports concerning the defined area and to provide a stud%
of the economic feasibility of constructing a sewage treatment works.
Source: L. 73, p. 780, § 1; C.R.S. 1963, § 66-44-10.
25-10-111. General prohibitions. (1) No city, county, or city and count%
shall issue to any person a permit to construct or remodel a building or stru:-
tune which is not serviced by a sewage treatment works, until a permit for
an individual sewage disposal system has been issued by the local health
department.
(2) No city, county, or city and county occupancy permit shall be issued
to any person for the use of a building which is not serviced by a se%wcr
treatment works until a final inspection of the individual sewace
system has been made by the local health department, as provided for in,section 25-10-106 (1) (h), and the installation has received the appro%;d of
the local health department.
(3) No individual sewage disposal systcm presently in use which does no
comply with the provisions of section 25-10-105 (1) (e) regarding minirnnm
separation between the maximum seasonal level of thegroundwater table :�nJ
the bottom of an absorption system shall be permitted to remain in use uitl'
out compliance with this article and 'the rules and regulations adopted undo
this article, later than October 1. 1975.
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M -E M O R A N D.0 M
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Bob Nelson, County Sanitarian
DATE: June 22, 1978
RE: Potential Sewage Problems - Elk Mountain and Crystal River
Park Subdivisions
This office has recently received permit applications for the installation
of individual sewage disposal systems in each of these subdivisions.
Both subdivisions consist mostly of small lots of .2 to .3 acres, and
their geologic conditions which would limit the probability of septic
tank systems functioning properly and without problems.
The Elk Mountain Subdivision plotted in July, 1964, consists of 67 lots,
each now requiring an individual well and sewage disposal system.
Currently, there are no houses in the subdivision. As the subdivision
builds out, it will be difficult to maintain the minimum horizontal
distance bet;.teen the :dell and absorption fields and with the small lots
-there is a definite possibility that, at some time, there will be
contamination of water supplies with sewage. The subdivision is not
currently within the boundaries of the Redstone 'later and Sanitation
District, but could easily be served if a connecting branch sewer
collection line and lift station is constructed across the Crystal
River. This would then require only a trunk line of 750 to 800 feet
from the subdivision entrance to the lift station.
The Board of Directors of the District have indicated a willingness to
explore service to these lots as the Treatment Plant is only at 1/3 of
design capacity. Thirty-nine (39) of the lots are under a single
ownership and eight (8) more are under three ownerships but are
contiguous.
The Crystal River Park Subdivision plotted in February, 1968, is a
similar situation. This subdivision consists of 91 lots, most less than
.3 acres in size, several with geologic or hydrolic circumstances
which require engineering of sewage systems or preclude development.
Water is supplied by the Redstone Water and'Sanitation District,
although the lots are not within district boundaries. There are about
nine homes built in the area now, and the ownership of the unimproved
lots show a similar pattern with one owner holding about 35 lots, and
several more being adjacent and having identical ownership.
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506 E.lIN STREET
M -E M O R A N D.0 M
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Bob Nelson, County Sanitarian
DATE: June 22, 1978
RE: Potential Sewage Problems - Elk Mountain and Crystal River
Park Subdivisions
This office has recently received permit applications for the installation
of individual sewage disposal systems in each of these subdivisions.
Both subdivisions consist mostly of small lots of .2 to .3 acres, and
their geologic conditions which would limit the probability of septic
tank systems functioning properly and without problems.
The Elk Mountain Subdivision plotted in July, 1964, consists of 67 lots,
each now requiring an individual well and sewage disposal system.
Currently, there are no houses in the subdivision. As the subdivision
builds out, it will be difficult to maintain the minimum horizontal
distance bet;.teen the :dell and absorption fields and with the small lots
-there is a definite possibility that, at some time, there will be
contamination of water supplies with sewage. The subdivision is not
currently within the boundaries of the Redstone 'later and Sanitation
District, but could easily be served if a connecting branch sewer
collection line and lift station is constructed across the Crystal
River. This would then require only a trunk line of 750 to 800 feet
from the subdivision entrance to the lift station.
The Board of Directors of the District have indicated a willingness to
explore service to these lots as the Treatment Plant is only at 1/3 of
design capacity. Thirty-nine (39) of the lots are under a single
ownership and eight (8) more are under three ownerships but are
contiguous.
The Crystal River Park Subdivision plotted in February, 1968, is a
similar situation. This subdivision consists of 91 lots, most less than
.3 acres in size, several with geologic or hydrolic circumstances
which require engineering of sewage systems or preclude development.
Water is supplied by the Redstone Water and'Sanitation District,
although the lots are not within district boundaries. There are about
nine homes built in the area now, and the ownership of the unimproved
lots show a similar pattern with one owner holding about 35 lots, and
several more being adjacent and having identical ownership.
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Section 25-10-110 authorizes a general prohibition of individual
sewage systems in these areas after public hearing and the findings
of the Board of a public health hazard, Another solution to the
problem may be to require less density on adjacent lots, or
require central collection when the large holdings are placed on
the market.
Because of the land use implications and potential public health
problems we request direction from the Commissioners prior to
the issuance of individual sewage disposal permits lin either of
these subdivisions
cc: Sandy Stuller, County Attorney
Karen Smith, Planning Office
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25.10.109 Health
Cause shown after a hearing conducted upon reasonable notice to the svgc,,
cleaner and at which the systems cleaner may be present, with coun,c►,',,.,,t
i be heard.
Source: L. 73, p. 779, § 1; C.R.S. 1963, § 66-44-8.
25-10-109. Enforcement by local health department and local board 4
health. The primary responsibility for the enforcement of the provision.
this article and the regulations adopted under this article shall lie with lo, .'
health departments and local boards of health. In the event that a local
department or local board of health substantially fails to admini,tcr
enforce the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations adrptcj
under this article, the department may assume such of the functions of tl,c
local health department or board of health as may be necessary to protea
the public health.
Source: L. 73, p. 780, § 1; C.R.S. 1963, § 66-44-9.
25-10-110. Prohibition of individual sewage disposal systems in unsuitable
areas. The local board of health may conduct a public hearing, after urittc,
notice to all affected property owners as shown in the records of the count
assessor and publication of notice in a newspaper of general circulation. .0
least ten days prior to the hearing, to consider the prohibition of perrilt,
for individual sewage disposal systems in defined areas which contain, or arc
subdivided for a density of more than two dwelling units per acre. The lo:.,l
boat:d of health may order such prohibition upon a�finding that the construe
tion and use of additional individual sewage disposal systems in the defir.;i
area will constitute a hazard to the public health. In such a hearing. the lo,ab
board of health may request affected property owners to submit engincerin�
and geological reports concerning the defined area and to provide a stud%
of the economic feasibility of constructing a sewage Leatment works.
Source: L. 73, p. 780, § 1; C.R.S. 1963, § 66-44-10.
25-10-111. General prohibitions. (1) No city, county, or city and count%
shall issue to any person a permit to constrict or remodel a building or stns:-
ture which is not serviced by a sewaee treatment works, until a permit for
an individual sewage disposal system has been issued by the local he;111h
department.
(2) No city, county, or city and county occupancy permit shall be issued
to any person for the use of a building which is not serviced by a seg►;q:c
treatment works until a final inspection of the individual sewaee dispo..11
system has been made by the local health department, as provided for in
section 25-10-106 (1) (h), and the installation has received the appro%-al of
the local health department.
(3) No individual sewage disposal system presently in use which does no
Comply with the provisions of section 25-10-105 (1) (e) regarding mininu:m
separation between the maximum seasonal level of the groundwater tableand
the bottom of an absorption system shall be permitted to remain in use «�t►�
out compliance with this article and the rules and regulations adopted under
this article, later than October 1, 1975,
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MEMORANDUM
TO. Pa Gob'e, rni-ty Engineer
G8f6 Nelson, County Sanitarian
Sandy Stulier, County Attorney
Tom Moore, Fender Realty
Redstone Water and Sanitation District
FR(i: Richard Grice, Planning Office (925-2020, ext. 223)
RE: Extension of Water and Sewer from Redstone ;dater and Sanitation
to Serve the Elk Mountain Subdivision and Crystal River Park Subdivision
DATE: 'November 15, 1979
We have been approached by Tom Moore of Fender Realty regarding the possiihility
of solving the water and sevrer problems of the two above mentioned subdivisions.
It seems reasonable prior to the filing of an application that the interested
parties should meet to discuss the general feasibility of such an application
as well as to identify the related problems which need to be solved. We have
tentatively chosen Tuesday, December 4, 1979 as a meeting date. 'e will plan
to meet in the Planning Office conference room at 2:00 PJAI. Please let me
know as soon as pos--ible if you will be able to attend.
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M E M O R A N D U M
T0: Board of County Commissioners >
FROM: Bob Nelson, County Sanitarian
DATE: June 22, 1978
RE: Potential Sewage Problems - Elk Mountain and Crystal River
Park Subdivisions
This office has recently received permit applications for the installation
of individual sewage disposal systems in each of these subdivisions.
Both subdivisions consist mostly of small lots of .2 to .3 acres, and
their geologic conditions which would limit the probability of septic
tank systems functioning properly and without problems.
The Elk Mountain Subdivision plotted in July, 1964, consists of 67 lots,
each now requiring an individual well and sewage disposal system.
Currently, there are no houses in the subdivision. As the subdivision
builds out, it will be difficult to maintain the minimum horizontal
distance between the well and absorption fields and with the small lots
there is a definite possibility that, at some time, there will be
contamination of water supplies with sewage. The subdivision is not
currently within the boundaries of the Redstone Water and Sanitation
District, but could easily be served if a connecting branch sewer
;-collection line and lift station is constructed across the Crystal
Iver. is would then require only a trunk line of 750 to 800 feet
from the subdivision entrance to the lift station.
The Board of Directors of the District have indicated a willingness to
explore service to these lots as the Treatment Plant is only at 1/3 of
design capacity. Thirty --nine (39) of the lots are under a single
ownership and eight (8) more are under three ownerships, but are
contiguous.
The Crystal River Park Subdivision plotted in February, 1968, is a
similar situation. This subdivision consists of 91 lots, most less than
.3 acres in size, several with geologic or hydrolic circumstances
which require engineering of sewage systems or preclude development.
Water is supplied by the Redstone Water and Sanitation District,
although the lots are not within district boundaries. There are about
nine homes built in the area now, and the ownership of the unimproved
lots show a similar pattern with one owner holding about 35 lots, and
several more being adjacent and having identical ownership.
PAGE 2
Section 25-10-110 authorizes a general prohibition of individual
sewage systems i.n these areas after public hearing and the findings
of the Board of a public health hazard. Another solution to the
problem may be to require less density on adjacent lots, or
require central collection when the large holdings are placed on
the market.
Because of the land use implications and potential public health
problems we request direction from the Commissioners prior to the
issuance of individual sewage disposal permits in either of these
subdiivisions.
cc: Sandy Stuller, County Attorney
Karen Smith, Planning Office
ADDENDUM
I would recommend the following course of action in these subdivisions.
At Elk Mountain Subdivision there are only twenty-one owners other than
Colomo, Inc., and as long as lots are considered contiguous across private
subidvision roads, growth can be reasonably limited by imposing this zoning
restriction. In as much as it is difficult to clearly demonstrate a public
health hazard with the first few houses it may be inappropriate to impose
an--absol itp rn ihi#ion at this tim -We would-, howe ver;-sugges-�
agreement e drafted which wou d require a sewer tap as soon as it becomes
available. I is antic par affed"-t i t witty the possible development—off-the
midcontinent property, a lift station and sewer line across the Crystal
River would be built. This is necessary for any central collection system
in the Elk Mountain Subdivision. A delay in the prohibition, which will
probably allow some development in Elk Mountain, will give the County
some time to project the pattern of buildout in the area south of Redstone.
It does not, however, ensure that the subdivision will vote to be annexed
into Redstone Water and Sanitation District.
The situation is even less critical at Crystal River Park with an approved
central water supply. We would recommend the issuance of individual
sewage disposal permits on a case by case basis with the same type of
agreement as on Elk Mountain Subdivision.
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25-10-109 Health
cause shown after a hearing conducted upon reasonable notice to the
cleaner and at which the systems cleaner may be present, with counsel,
be heard.
Source: L. 73, p. 779, § 1; C.R.S. 1963, § 66-44-8.
25-10-109. Enforcement by local health department and local board ,4
health. The primary responsibility for the enforcement of the provisions
this article and the regulations adopted under this article shall lie with h,,
health departments and local boards of health. In the event that a local heal;!;
department or local board of health substantially fails to administer
enforce the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations adoptc,l
under this article, the department may assume such of the functions of tl,r
local health department or board of health as may be necessary to protea
the public health.
Source: L. 73, p. 780, § 1; C.R.S. 1963, § 66-44-9.
25-10-110. Prohibition of individual sewage disposal systems in unsuitablt.
areas. The local board of health may conduct a public hearing, after written
notice to all affected property owners as shown in the records of the court%
assessor and publication of notice in a newspaper of general circulation. .11
least ten days prior to the hearing, to consider the prohibition ofpermit%
for individual sewage disposal systems in defined areas which contain or arr
subdivided for a density of more than two dwelling units per acre. The loyal
board of health may order such prohibition upon a finding that the constrti.•
tion and use of additional individual sewage disposal systems in the definc,i
area will constitute a hazard to the public health. In such a hearing, the lo..,;
board of health may request affected property owners to submit engineerilij
and geological reports concerning the defined area and to provide a stud%
of the economic feasibility of constructing a sewage treatment works.
Source: L. 73, p. 780, § 1; C.R.S. 1963, § 66-44-10.
25-10-111. General prohibitions. (1) No city, county, or city and count%
shall issue to any person a permit to construct or remodel a building or stru.-
lure which is not serviced by a sewage treatment works, until a permit for
an individual sewage disposal system has been issued by the local healtt,
department.
(2) No city, county, or city and county occupancy permit shall be issur,l
to any person for .the use of a building which is not serviced by a se'A:ii:r
treatment works until a final inspection of the individual sewage dispo".,i
system has been made by the local health department, as provided for in
section 25-10-106 (1) (h), and the installation has received the approval ,+f
the local health department.
(3) No individual sewage disposal system presently in use which does no
comply with the provisions of section 25-10-105 (1) (e) regarding minimum
separation between the maximum seasonal level of the groundwater table aa,l
the bottom of an absorption system shall be permitted to remain in use N'i0l
out compliance with this article and the rules and regulations adopted under
this article, later than October 1, 1975.
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