The Crested Butte News Serving the Gunnison Valley since 1999
—INVITATION TO BID—
The Gunnison County Public Works Department is requesting bids on a new 2008 Mobile Integrated Tool Carrier Type 4×4 Backhoe. Bid packets may be picked up at the Gunnison County Public Works Department, 811 Rio Grande Avenue, Gunnison, CO during regular business hours, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Any questions regarding this bid may be directed to Lee Partch at (970) 641-0044. Bids will be opened Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Gunnison County Public Works Department. Bids must be submitted at/or before the stated time, in sealed envelopes bearing the names, address and telephone number of the Bidder and the words “BACKHOE BID”. NO FAXED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 23 and 30, 2008. #052310
—NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING—
REGARDING PETITION TO VACATE A CERTAIN ALLEY
IN THE TOWNSITE OF OHIO CITY, COLORADO
Gunnison County Public Works Department
811 Rio Grande
Gunnison, CO 81230
The Board of County Commissioners of Gunnison County, Colorado, will hold on a public hearing regarding the petition filed by Cody Dyce to vacate a certain alley in the Townsite of Ohio City, Colorado. The alley that the petitioner seeks to have vacated is described as follows: The east west alley lying adjacent to Lots 1 through 5, inclusive, Block B, Stephenson’s Addition, Town of Ohio City, County of Gunnison, State of Colorado The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Room, Gunnison County Courthouse, 200 East Virginia Avenue, Gunnison, Colorado. The public is invited to attend and participate. /s/ Marlene Crosby, Public Works Director
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 23 and 30, 2008. #052309
—Recreation Special Use Permit—
USDA Forest Service
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Gunnison Ranger District,
216 North Colorado, Gunnison CO 81230
The US Forest Service is seeking public input on a Special Use proposal that has been received by the Gunnison Ranger District.
Recreation Events
CRESTED BUTTE NORDIC COUNCIL is requesting a special use permit for a summer Nordic training camp in the Kebler Pass area. The camp is planned for June 5th to 8th 2008. Approximately 60 individuals will participate.
In order to make an informed decision on the issuance of this permit, the Gunnison Ranger District is accepting comments on the proposal. Comments must be received within 30 calendar days of the publication of this legal notice in the Gunnison Country Times. Comments may be submitted in writing to the following address: Gunnison Ranger District, Attn: Ray Rossman, 216 N. Colorado Street, Gunnison, Colorado 81230. Comments may also be submitted electronically to rrossman@fs.fed.us. Additional information is available by contacting the Gunnison Ranger District at (970) 641-0471.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 23, 2008. #052304
—NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING—
CONCERNING A LAND USE CHANGE PERMIT APPLICATION
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS TO SERVE TWENTY FIVE 35-ACRE PARCELS AND FOR AN “OWNER’S COMPLEX”, WITH A COMMONS BUILDING, (KITCHEN, DINING HALL, POOL) AND TWO RESIDENTIAL UNITS
SECTIONS 17, 20, 21, 28, 29, AND 33 TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 84 WEST, 6TH P.M. AND SECTION 8 TOWNSHIP 51 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, N.M.P.M., 6337 COUNTY ROAD 742 (TAYLOR RIVER ROAD); AKA LOTS 1–20, LOTS 36-38 AND LOTS 40 AND 41, AMENDED PLAT OF WAPITI CANYON RANCH
HEARING DATE, TIME AND LOCATION: The Gunnison County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing FRIDAY, JUNE 6th, 2008 at 10:00 a.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 applicant is JSC/Taylor River Ranch, LLC.
PARCEL LOCATION: The land is located within Sections 17, 20, 21, 28, 29, and 33 Township 15 South, Range 84 West, 6th P.M. and Section 8 Township 51 North, Range 2 East, N.M.P.M., 6337 County Road 742 (Taylor River Road); aka Lots 1–20, Lots 36-38 and Lots 40 and 41, Amended Plat of Wapiti Canyon Ranch; approximately 3 miles east of Almont.
PROPOSAL: The request is for the construction roads to serve twenty five 35-acre parcels, and for an “Owner’s Complex”, with a commons building, (kitchen, dining hall, pool) and two residential units
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/ Neal Starkebaum
Assistant Director of Planning
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 23, 2008. #052305
—NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING—
CONCERNING A LAND USE CHANGE PERMIT APPLICATION
FOR THE OPERATION OF AN ASPHALT BATCH PLANT AT THE HOLLENBECK GRAVEL PIT
E1/4SE1/4 SECTION 11, T49N, R1E, N.M.P.M.
HEARING DATE, TIME AND LOCATION: The Gunnison County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing FRIDAY, JUNE 6th, 2008 at 11:00 a.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 applicant is Hard Rock Paving and Redi-Mix, Inc.
PARCEL LOCATION: The land is located in the E1/4SE1/4 Section 11, T49N, R1E, N.M.P.M., approx. 6 miles east of the City of Gunnison, 1/2 mile east of Highway 50, off of CR 42 (Six Mile Lane)
PROPOSAL: The request is for the operation of a portable asphalt batch plant at the Hollenbeck Gravel Pit, (DRMS Permit No. M85-023).
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/ Neal Starkebaum
Assistant Director of Planning
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 23, 2008. #052306
—NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING—
CONCERNING A LAND USE CHANGE PERMIT APPLICATION
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A RESIDENTIAL WIND TURBINE
2833 COUNTY ROAD 17 (ANTELOPE CREEK )
AKA TRACT 4, MCKELVEY PROPERTY
44.7-ACRES IN THE E1/2W1/2 SECTION 27, T50N, R1W, N.M. P.M.
HEARING DATE, TIME AND LOCATION: The Gunnison County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH, 2008 at 9:00 a.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 Bill and Ann Wegert.
PARCEL LOCATION: The land is located at 2833 County Road 17 (Antelope Creek ), Tract 4, McKelvey Property, 44.7-acres in the E1/2W1/2 Section 27, T50N, R1W, N.M. P.M., approximately 2 miles northwest of the city of Gunnison, west of County Road 17.
PROPOSAL: The request is for the installation of a 45 foot monopole tower and wind turbine generator, with 6 foot blades.
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/ Neal Starkebaum
Assistant Director of Planning
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 23, 2008. #052308
—AGENDA: June 5, 2008—
GUNNISON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH BOARD
Planning Commission Meeting Room, Blackstock Government Center,
Gunnison County 221 N. Wisconsin, second floor.
All meetings are open to the public.
Anyone needing special accommodations please contact the Environmental Health Office prior to the meeting.
1:15 p.m. Call to order; determine quorum, Review and possible Approval of minutes from the March 6, 2008 meeting;
1:30 p.m. Unscheduled Citizens: Limit to 5 minutes per item. No formal action can be taken at this meeting.
1:45 p.m. OLD BUSINESS. Environmental Health Board discussion of previous meetings and information. Review of County Attorney recommendation of Proposed ISDS Regulation Amendments. Formal action can be taken on reviewed items.
3:00 p.m. Public Hearing for David and Sue Bratton, Lot 17, Whitewater Estates, near Harmel’s Guest Ranch, for a denial of an application for an Individual Sewage Disposal, (ISDS), Permit. Their application was denied because the parcel did not meet the Gunnison County minimum size requirement of one acre, (ISDS Regulations 3-113). The lot is 0.89 acres.
4:30 p.m. Adjourn
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are conducted in the Blackstock Government Center Meeting Room of 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 prior to the meeting date. If you are interested in a specific agenda item, you may want to call the Planning office (641-0360) ahead of time to confirm its scheduled time. Anyone needing special accommodations please contact the Planning Office prior to the meeting.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 23, 2008. #052302
—NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING—
REGARDING PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF A CERTAIN STREET IN THE MARBLE SKI AREA, FILING 4,
near MARBLE, COLORADO
The Board of County Commissioners of Gunnison County, Colorado, will hold a public hearing regarding the petition filed by Leonard & Mindy Langston to vacate a portion of a certain street in the Marble Ski Area, Filing 4 near Marble, Colorado. The street that the petitioner seeks to have vacated is described as follows: That portion of West Village Drive adjacent to Lots 1, 2 3 and 7, inclusive, Marble Ski Area, Filing 4, specifically commencing at the southwest corner of Lot 7 traveling southerly directly across West Village Drive and along the eastern edge of Tract 1, Slate Creek Drainage right-of-way, then easterly along the northern boundaries of Lots 3, 2 and 1 to the northeast corner of Lot 1 then northerly directly across West Village Drive and along the western boundary of Tract B, Marble Ski Area, Filing 4 to the southern boundary line of Prospector Trail, then westerly along the northern line of West Village Drive and the Southern line of Prospector Trail as they intersect and along the southern boundary of Lot 7 to the southwest corner of Lot 7; and That half of Prospector Trail adjacent to Lot 7, Marble Ski Area, Filing 4, County of Gunnison,
State of Colorado. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 9:30 p.m. at the Commissioners Room, Gunnison County Courthouse, 200 East Virginia Avenue, Gunnison, Colorado. The public is invited to attend and participate. Marlene D. Crosby, .Gunnison County Public Works Director
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 23 and 30, 2008. #052313
—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
—NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING—
VARIANCE REQUESTS AND REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH BOARD
June 5, 2008 ~ 1:15 to 4:30 P.M.
HEARING DATE, TIMES, AND LOCATION: The Gunnison County Environmental Health Board will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, June 5, at 1:15 p.m. in the Planning Commission Meeting Room of the Blackstock Building Gunnison County Plaza, 221 N. Wisconsin, second floor. The public is invited.
APPLICANTS AND LOCATION:
1:15 p.m. Public Hearing for David and Sue Bratton for Lot 7 Whitewater Estates, approximately 4.4 miles east of Harmel’s Guest Ranch on the Taylor River Road, County Road 742. An Individual Sewage Disposal System Permit was denied because the lot did not meet the County one acre minimum-requirement. (ISDS Regulations 3-113). The Lot is 0.89 acres.
REASON FOR PERMIT DENIAL: The Gunnison County Individual Sewage Disposal System Regulations, Section 3-113 states: “An individual sewage disposal system shall not be permitted to be installed on a parcel of land less than one acre in size unless part of a subdivision approved by the County prior to the adoption of these Regulations if that approval included siting for ISDS systems”. During the site inspections the County found that the lot was less than one acre. (0.89 acres)
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The public is invited to submit verbal or written comments at the meeting, or to submit written comments by FAX (970) 641-8585, or by letter (to Gunnison County Environmental Health, 221 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230), so long as they are received by 5 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 office, (970) 641-5105.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: Anyone needing special accommodations as determined by the American Disabilities Act may contact the Environmental Health Office prior to the day of the meeting.
Richard Stenson
Gunnison County Environmental Health Official
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 23, 2008. #052301