Gunnison Legals

—GUNNISON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION—
PRELIMINARY AGENDA: Friday, May 16, 2008
REVISED

8:45 a.m.    •  Call to order; determine quorum
•  Approval of Minutes
•  Unscheduled citizens: A brief period in which the public is invited to make general comments or ask questions of the Commission or Planning Staff about items which are not scheduled on the day’s agenda.
9:00 a.m.    Burns Subdivision, work session/no action, request for the subdivision of 2.77-acres into two single-family residential lots, of 1.67 and 1.1-acres, located within the SE/4NW/4 and the NE/4SW/4 Section 7, Township 11 South, Range 88 West, 6th P.M., just east of County Road 3 (Marble) and ¼ mile south of Highway 133
10:00 a.m.  Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport Light Industrial Park, work session/no action, request to modify the site plan and configuration of the lease areas initially approved for the Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport Light Industrial Park, Special Geographic Area designation. 
10:50 a.m.  Break
11:00 a.m.  * Crested Butte Fire Protection District, work session/possible action,  minor amendments to the Crested Butte Fire Protection District Guidelines and Standards
      *Larkspur Hockey Rink – moved to June 6, 2008 agenda
Noon  Lunch
1:00 p.m.  Hard Rock Paving & Redi-Mix, Inc. – Hollenbeck Pit work session/no action, request to add a portable asphalt batch plant to the existing Hollenbeck Gravel Pit, located approximately 6 miles east of the City of Gunnison, ½ mile south of Highway 50, off of County Road #42
2:00 p.m.  SG Interests I, Ltd., work session/no action, request for the drilling of the Federal 11-90-24 #2 WDW well, located on private land within Section 24, Township 11 South, Range 90 West, 6th P.M. , within the Bull Mountain Federal Unit, west of Highway 133, southwest of County Road 265 (Buzzard Divide)
3:00 p.m.  Break
3:10 p.m.  Gunnison Energy Corporation, work session/no action, request for 16 vertical and directional gas wells on 10 well pads, located in northwest Gunnison County, Sections 17, 18, 19 and 20, Township 12 South, Range 89 West, west of Highway 133
Adjourn 
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are conducted in the Blackstock Government Center Meeting Room at 221 N. Wisconsin St. in Gunnison, across the street from the Post Office.  This is a preliminary agenda; agenda times may be changed by the staff up to 24 hours before the meeting date. If you are interested in a specific agenda item; you may want to call the Planning Department (641-0360) ahead of time to confirm its scheduled time. Anyone needing special accommodations, please contact the Planning Department before the meeting.
Published in the Crested Butte News  Issue of May 16, 2008. #051611

 

—INVITATION TO BID—
The County of Gunnison, Colorado, will receive sealed bids for the Design and Construction of a 40’ x 60’ steel building at the Gunnison County Public Works Department, 811 Rio Grande Avenue, Gunnison, Colorado, until 4:00 p.m. June 5, 2008.  The project is called the Facilities and Maintenance Storage Building Project.  All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Gunnison County Public Works Conference Room, at the above place and time.
The pertinent features of this project include the design and construction of a 40’ x 60’ steel building to be used for storage of equipment, tools and furniture.  The facility will be located on the south end of the Fred R. Field Western Heritage Center.
The Contract Documents will be available beginning on May 21, 2008 for a non-refundable cost of $20.00 per set.  The Contract Documents may be obtained in person at the following location from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays: 
Gunnison County Public Works Department, 811 Rio Grande Avenue, Gunnison, CO 81230, (970) 641-0044.
The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder which in the sole discretion of the County is deemed to be in the best interest of the County.  The County reserves the right to accept the bid by a competent bidder that in the County’s opinions will be in the County’s best interest.  The County reserves the right to accept or reject any bid without disclosing the reason therefore.
No bids may be withdrawn after the opening of bids, without consent of Gunnison County, for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of opening of bids.  The successful bidder or bidders will be required to furnish satisfactory performance bonds equal to the full amount of each bid or proposal.
Marlene D. Crosby
Assistant County Manager/Public Works Director
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 16, 23 and 30 2008. #0051609

 

—Upcoming Agenda Items—
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
GUNNISON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Meeting to be held in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room
at the Courthouse
•  Warrants and Transfers
•  Treasurer’s Monthly Report
•  HB 1177 Roundtable Update
•  Gunnison/Hinsdale Board of Human Services
•  Blended Linkage Fee Exceptions for Commercial Building
•  Constituent Response Protocol
•  Gunnison County Strategic Plan Adoption
•  Colorado River Water Conservation District Report
•  Alfred A. Braun Hut Systems, Inc.
•  Award Bid for Water and Sewer to Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport Light Industrial Park
•  Final Plan and Plat; Shady Island Subdivision
•  Pubic Hearing; Housing Needs Assessment Grant
•  Revised Fee Schedule; Fred R. Field Western Heritage Center
•  Boundary Line Adjustment; Blue Mesa Subdivision, Newman
•  Adoption of Amendments to the Gunnison County Standards and Specifications for Road & Bridge Construction
•  Crested Butte Temporary Animal Control Shelter Discussion; Lease and Utilities
•  Consent Agenda:
o  Acknowledgment of County Manager Signature; Financial Audit Engagement Letter, McMahan and Associates, LLC
o  Acknowledgment of County Manager Signature; Grant Report, Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley, The Light Program
o  Acknowledgment of County Manager Signature; Limited Amendment for Task Orders #1, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Family Planning Program Funding, Contract Routing #09-00026
o  Acknowledgment of County Manager Signature; Limited Amendment for Task Orders #1, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Traumatic Brain Injury Contract Extension, Contract Routing #09-00117
o  Acknowledgment of Grant Application; Family Planning Program Expansion Grant
o  Limited Amendment for Task Orders #1, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Tobacco Prevention Grant, Contract Routing #09-00210
o  Limited Amendment for Task Orders #1, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Supplemental WIC Funding, Contract Routing #08-00833
o  Participating Agreement; USDA, Forest Service, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District and Gunnison County; Facilitation and Coordination of Treatment for Undesirable Plants
o  Memorandum of Agreement; 2008 Community Based Organization Funding, Living Journeys
o  Support Letter; Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League (GVAWL) Partnership Enlistment
Published in the Crested Buttes News. Issue of May 16, 2008. 051601

 

—­GUNNISON BASIN SAGE-GROUSE STRATEGIC COMMITTEE—
REGULAR MEETING/WORK SESSION AGENDA
May 21, 2008
Gunnison County Commissioners’ Meeting Room

●    Call to Order; Determination of Quorum; Verify Public Notice of Meeting
●    Agenda Approval
●    Committee Member Comments/Reports
●    Approval of April 16, 2008 Meeting Minutes
●    CCAA Update – USFWS, CDOW
●    Browse Data- presentation by Russ Japuntich, BLM
●    Sage-grouse Habitat Presentation to Colorado Wildlife Commission in June, 2008
●    2008 Road Closures 1
●    2008 Antler Shed Season
●    Future Meetings
●    Adjourn Regular Meeting
●    Strategic Plan Work Session
●    Adjourn Work Session
NOTE: This agenda is subject to change, including the addition of items up to 24 hours in advance or the deletion of items at any time. All times are approximate. Regular Meetings, Public Hearings, and Special Meetings are recorded and ACTION MAY TAKEN ON ANY ITEM. Work Sessions are not recorded and formal action cannot be taken. Two or more Gunnison County Commissioners may attend this meeting. For further information, contact the County Administration at 641-0248. If special accommodations are necessary per ADA, contact 641-0248 or TTY 641-3061 prior to the meeting.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 16, 2008. #051603

 

—NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING—
CONCERNING A LAND USE CHANGE PERMIT APPLICATION
FOR EMMET AND GAIL RICHARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND A SECOND RESIDENCE IN COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS FOR DEVELOPMENT ON RIDGELINES
ON LOT 17, RED MOUNTAIN RANCH

HEARING DATE, TIME AND LOCATION:  The Gunnison County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2008 at 3:45 p.m. in the Planning Commission Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Blackstock Government Center, 221 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, Colorado, to hear public comment concerning a land use change permit application.  The applicants are Emmet and Gail Richards represented by David Leinsdorf and Dan Murphy. 
PARCEL LOCATION: The land is located approximately 9 miles south of the Town of Crested Butte, Lot 17, Red Mountain Ranch.
PROPOSAL:  The request is for the construction of a single-family residence and second residence, in compliance with Section 5-208: Standards for Development on Ridgelines, Gunnison County Land Use Resolution
ACCESS:   Access is via a private road from Red Mountain Road.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:    Interested persons are invited to submit verbal or written comments at the hearing, or to submit written comments by FAX (970) 641-8585, or by letter (to the County Planning Department, 221 N. Wisconsin, Suite D, Gunnison, CO  81230), so long as they are received by 5 p.m. the afternoon before the date of the meeting so that they may be submitted for the public record during the hearing.  A copy of the application is available in the County Planning Department, 221 N. Wisconsin, Suite D, Gunnison, CO; additional information may be obtained by calling the Planning Department (970) 641-0360.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS:    Anyone needing special accommodations as determined by the American Disabilities Act may contact the Planning Department prior to the day of the hearing. /s/ Cathie Pagano, Planner
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 16, 2008. #051606

 

—NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING—
REQUEST FOR WAIVERS OF GUNNISON COUNTY STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR
ROAD AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE ACCESS ROAD TO WOMBLE TRACTS
AND FOR ACCESS TO OTHER PROPERTIES THROUGH WOMBLE TRACTS

HEARING DATE, TIME AND LOCATION: The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing, June 3, 2008 at 8:30 a.m., in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Gunnison County Courthouse to hear public comment concerning an application for waivers of the Gunnison County Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction for The Timothy L. Michalek Family Trust.  A copy of the request and supporting documentation can be reviewed at the Gunnison County Public Works Department at 811 Rio Grande, Gunnison, Colorado from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
 PROPERTY LOCATION:  8218 Hwy 135, Almont, Colorado, approximately 8 miles north of Gunnison off of Highway 135.
PURPOSE OF WAIVER:  To permit the subdivision of one parcel, 3.18 acres in size, into two single family lots.  Lot 1 will be 1.50 acres and will contain the present residence and out buildings, Lot 2 will be 1.68 acres with a proposed single family residence with a garage and attached mother-in-law apartment.
PROPOSAL:  The request is for the following waivers:
Width of Right of Way:  A waiver of width for any portion of the road for which the platted width is less than sixty feet (60’).
Roadway Cross Section:  The required section for a rural lane is identified in the Appendix of the County Standards.  The existing “traveled” roadway width varies from 12 to 24 feet, with maintenance activities and driving patterns establishing the width, although in places it is wider than the minimum actual traveled.  A variance of the County cross section standard, consisting of roadway width, crown slope, gravel depth, and drainage side ditches is requested.
Bridge Load Limits:  There are two bridges on the access road to the property that have been in use for many years.  The bridge over the Gunnison River is rated at 17-26-27 tons based on a recent inspection of the bridge by SEH, Inc.  An inspection of the bridge has been done and the rating is available at the Gunnison County Public Works Department.
POSSIBLE ACTION:  Formal action may be taken on the waivers required at this meeting.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The public is invited to submit verbal or written comments at the hearing, or to submit written comments by FAX (970) 641-8120, or by letter (to the Gunnison County Public Works Department, 811 Rio Grande, Gunnison, CO 81230), so long as they are received by 5:00 p.m. the evening before the date of the meeting so that they may be submitted for the public record during the hearing.  Additional information may be obtained by calling the Public Works Department office at (970) 641-0044.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: Anyone needing special accommodations as determined by the American Disabilities Act may contact the Public Works Department prior to the day of the meeting. /s/  Marlene Crosby, Public Works Director
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 16, 2008. #051607.