HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.res.111.2005RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN
COUNTY, COLORADO, GRANTING APPROVAL OF THE MOUNTAIN VALLEY
CABIN LLC 1041 HAZARD REVIEW, CONCEPTUAL SUBMISSION, SCENIC
OVERLAY REVIEW AND EXPANSION OF A NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURE
'Resolution No./'1[ -2005
RECITALS
1. Mountain Valley Cabin LLC ("Applicant") has applied to the Board of County
Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado ("BOCC") for approval of a building envelope within
which to replace an existing cabin. The cabin is a non-conforming structure, as it is located within
the 100 foot highway setback and the 100 foot front yard setback. The Applicant proposes to replace
the cabin in essentially the same location as the existing cabin, with a cabin of approximately 926
square feet of floor area.
2. The Mountain Valley Cabin LLC parcel consists of two separately described metes and
bounds parcels that are merged and contain two legally created dwelling units - a small cabin and
a single family residence.
3. The cabin is located at 44530 State Highway 82 and the residence is located at 44280
State Highway 82, and the property is more specifically described in Exhibit A.
4. The parcel is zoned AFR- 10 and contains approximately 43.6 acres.
5. The cabin was constructed in the 1940s. The County did not require building permits in
this area until 1955, therefore, the cabin is considered to have been legally created.
6. The BOCC heard this application at a duly noticed public hearing on July 27, 2005, at which
time evidence and testimony was presented with respect to the application.
7. The BOCC finds that the proposed building and development envelopes avoid the 100
year floodplain, wetland and riparian areas, and are located on slopes of less than 15%, and that
the wildfire hazard is rated as low and can be mitigated.
8. The BOCC further finds that the proposed development complies with the scenic overlay
review criteria in the Code and the standards for expansion of a non-conforming structure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOCC that it does hereby approve the
replacement of the cabin on the Mountain Valley Cabin LLC parcel, subject to the following
conditions, which shall mn with the land and be binding on all successors in interest:
The Applicant shall adhere to all material representations made in the application or in public
meetings or hearings and shall consider those representations to be conditions of approval, unless
mended by other conditions.
Prior to submission of a building permit application, the Applicant shall submit a 1041 Hazard
Review Site Plan to the Community Development Department for approval and recording. The
mylar copy of the site plan must be signed by the owners prior to submittal for recording. The
site plan shall be amended to eliminate the portion of the development envelope that encroaches
into the required 20' setback from the high water mark of the Roaring Fork River.
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Prior to submission of a septic permit for the new cabin, the Applicant shall provide
documentation of an adequate domestic water supply on the property. Quantity and quality of
said supply shall meet the approval of the Environmental Health Department.
4. Prior to issuance of any building permits for the replacement cabin, the Applicant shall:
A. Complete a fireplace/woodstove registration form with the Community Development
Department, if necessary.
B. Submit a drainage and erosion control plan for review and approval by the County Engineer.
C. Submit a construction management plan for review and approval by the County Engineer
showing the locations of staging, material storage and employee and construction traffic
parking. No parking or other construction related activity may occur within the right-of-
way.
D. Pay the applicable road and employee housing impact fees.
E. Obtain approval of a septic permit from the Environmental Health Department. The septic
system shall be located within the approved building or development envelopes, and must
comply with the setback requirements from surface and groundwater sources. A qualified
professional engineer must design the system.
Prior to commencement of any earthmoving or construction activity, the Applicant shall stake
the comers of the building and development envelopes and install construction fencing
around the perimeter of the envelopes. Silt fencing shall be installed along the northern,
western and eastern boundaries oftbe development envelope adjacent to any areas disturbed
by construction. The fencing shall remain in place until a Certificate of Occupancy is issued
for the residence.
6. The Applicant shall comply with the following with regard to the driveway crossing of the
East of Aspen Trail:
A. Driveway traffic must stop for trail users. Applicant shall install "Driveway Crossing"
signs along the trail on either side of the driveway, and a "Stop" sign along the driveway
by the trail intersection. The Open Space and Trails Land Steward shall review and
approval all sign installations.
B. The Applicant cannot change the surface, grade or condition of the trail, and is
responsible for repairing any damage to the trail.
C. The Applicant cannot block the trail or otherwise keep the trail from public use.
D. The Applicant cannot change the vegetation along the trail without the approval of the
Land Steward.
7. The Applicant shall comply with the following landscaping and wildfire defensible space
mitigation standards:
A. Within 15' of all structures (or to property boundaries), all upland brush species (oak,
serviceberry, chokecherry, sagebrush, etc.) shall be removed and remaining stumps shall be
painted with Garlon herbicide to prevent resprouting. Wetland species (willow, birch, alder)
may remain. New landscaping within this area shall be limited to low growing perennials,
flowerbeds, cut grass and deciduous, well-trimmed and irrigated plants. Installed or native
landscaping within this area shall not contain any brushy or coniferous species.
B. Within 100' of all structures (or to property boundaries), standing dead, deadfall and the
lower dead limbs of mature trees shall be removed.
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C. Within 30' of all structures (or to property boundaries), thin remaining trees and brash into
individuals or clusters. Prune all branches from trees and brush to one half the height of the
tree or 10' above the ground, whichever is less. Ladder fuels shall be removed fi.om around
trees and brush.
D. The Apphcant shall be responsible for the continued maintenance of the defensible space
vegetation requirements.
E. These standards may be varied by staff in consultation with a wildfire expert when a
landscape plan is submitted for review.
8. The Applicant shall comply with the following additional wildfire mitigation standards:
A. Roofs shall be constructed with a Class A roof covering or a Class A assembly. Wood
shake/slfingle roof coverings are prohibited. Roofs with less than a 3:12 pitch are not
permitted unless they comply with the following:
1) All roof coverings shall be noncombustible materials and installed on a Class A roof
assembly.
2) Ali roof coverings shall have a surface that shall radii/rate the natural process of clearing
the roof.
3) All roof designs shall facilitate the natural process of clearing roof debris. Protrusions
above the roofline, such as parapets, shall be prohibited.
4) Roofs shall be installed as required by the adopted building code and shall have a
minimum slope of 1:48.
5) All roof designs, coverings, or equivalent assemblies shall be specifically approved by
the Fire Marshal prior to submittal of a building permit application.
B. Vents shall be screened with corrosive resistant wire mesh with mesh ¼ inch maximum.
C. Roofs and gutters shall be kept clear of debris.
D. Yards shall be kept clear of all litter, slash, and flammable debris.
E. All flammable materials and firewood/wood piles shall be stored on a parallel contour a
minimum of 15 feet away from any structure.
F. Weeds and grasses within a 10 foot perimeter of all structures shall be maintained to a
height of not more than 6 inches.
G. Swimming pools or ponds shall be accessible to Fire Department vehicles.
H. Fences shall be kept clear of brush and debris.
I. Wood fences shall not connect to the structure.
J. Fuel tanks shall be installed underground with an approved container.
K. Propane tanks shall be installed according to NFP A 48 standards and on a contour away
from the structure with standard defensible space vegetation mitigation around any
above-ground tank. Any wood enclosure around the tank shall be constructed with
materials approved for 2 hour fire-resistive construction on the exterior side of the walls.
L. Each structure shall have a minimum of one 10 pound approved ABC fire extinguisher
placed in a visible and accessible location.
M. Addresses shall be clearly marked with 2 inch non-combustible letters and shall be
visible and installed on a non-combustible post.
N. New utility lines shall be buffed within the driveway.
9. The Applicant shall comply with the following to mitigate impacts on wildlife:
A. Install and use approved bear-proof trash containers.
B. Native vegetation shall be maintained outside of the building and development envelopes.
C. Fruit-bearing trees and shrubs should be avoided in any landscaping due to the high level
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of black bear activity in this ama.
D. Surface and ground water flows intercepted by roads, utility trenches and other
development improvements shall not be diverted away from an existing wetland.
E. Activities below the seasonal high ground water table, decreases in infiltration and
diversions of surface and ground water flows with drainage ditches or fill shall be
prohibited outside the building and development envelopes.
I 0. The replacement cabin shall be limited to a maximum of I, 140 square feet of floor area and the
replacement shed to a maximum of 130 square feet of floor area exempt from growth
management. A total of 4,480 square feet of floor area shall be reserved for use to expand the
other residence on the property (44280 Highway 82) up to no more than 5,750 square feet
exempt from growth management. The residence may only be increased beyond 5,750
square feet through the use of TDRs or a growth management allotment.
11. Exterior lighting shall comply with the regulations of the Land Use Code in effect at the time of
installation. Exterior lighting (including driveway lighting) shall be prohibited on the north, east
and south facades, except the minimum necessary to comply with health and safety requirements
of the building code.
12. No development, including, grading, excavation, fill placement, berming, landscaping,
vegetation removal or disturbance, entry or ranch gates, well or septic system shall occur
outside of the approved building and development envelopes, except if approved by the
County as part of a landscape plan.
13. If additional Im~dscaping is proposed, the Applicant shall submit a landscape plan to the
Community Development Departmeat for review and approval.
14. All areas disturbed by construction shall be revegetated to limit water consumption and
additional runoff within one growing season after completion of construction.
15. The exterior of the residence shall be finished in earth tones, which blend with the colors of the
natural surrounding environment. Exterior materials shall be non-reflective.
16. Approval of this expansion of a non-conforming structure allows construction of the new
cabin within the highway and front yard setbacks without the need to obtain a variance from
the Board of Adjustment.
17. Failure to comply with these conditions of approval may result in revocation of this permit or
any subsequent permits related to this property or vested rights associated with this property.
18. Statutory vested rights for the approval contained herein are granted pursuant to the Pitkin
County Land Use Code and Colorado Statutes, subject to the exceptions'set forth in Pitkin
County Land Use Code, § 4-140 and C.R.S., § 24-68-105. The statutory vested rights granted
herein shall expire on July 27, 2008.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLISHED in The Aspen Times Weekly on the 26~h
day of June, 2005.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on the 27th day of July, 2005.
PUBLISHED AFTER ADOPTION FOR y~ESTEI~ REAL PROPERTY RIGHTS in
the Aspen Times Weekly on the'~~ day ot~f(~,(2005.
EST:
Clerk
Jones
the BOCC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
By p~a~O~_C~, ;hair~
Date
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
City ~t~uben,-
Community Development DLmctor
Case #Pl12-05
PID #273729100003
EXHIBIT A
PARCEL A:
A parcel of land situated in portions of Lots 1, 2,
Section 29, Township 10 South, Range 84 West of the
Meridian, more specifically described as follows:
3 and 8, all in
Sixth Principal
Beginning at the corner of said Lots 4 and 5 on the West line of Lot
3, the True Point of Beginning, thence South 88045'55" East a
distance of 1966.87 feet to the Westerly right of way of Colorado
State Highway No. 82:
thence South 51:58'20" East along said right cf way, a distance cf
148.61 feet, to the East line of said Section 29;
thence, leaving said right of way, South 00°01'20. West, along said
East line, a distnce of 558.43 feet;
thence, leaving said East line, North 89o!1'55,, West a distance of
295.20 feet;
thence South 40056'42" West a distance of 414.87;
thence North 68~31'26,, West a distance of 1547.41 feet, to the West
line of said Lot 3;
thence North 00°00'26,! West, along said West line, a distance of
486.40 feet, to the T!-ue Point of Beginning.
PARCEL B:
A parcel of land, situated in portions of Lots 1, 2, and 8, all in
Section 29, and in portions of Lots 23 and 24, all in Section 20,
Towr. ship 10 South, Range 84 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian,
Pitkin County, Colorado and specifically described as follows:
Commencing at the corner of Lots 4 and 5 on the West line of Lot 3,
Section 20;
thence South 88:45'55" East a distance cf ~06.53 feet to the True
Point of Begirn~.ing;
thence North 55018'00'' East 1034.96 feet to the Westerly right of way
of Colorado State Highway No. 82;
thence South 43°08'00. East along said right of way, a distance of
57.49 feet;
thence, along said right of way, along a curve to the right with a
central angle of 27°09'40'', a radius of 925.00 feet, and a length of
438.50 feet, a distance of 438.50 feet;
thence South 15058,20'' East along said right of way, a distance of
350.76 feet to the East line of said Section 29;
thence, leaving ~aid right of way, North 88045,55'' West a distance of
1160.34 feet to the True Point of Beginning.