To: Board of Health
Through: Jennifer Ludwig, Public Health Director, Arapahoe County Public Health
Prepared By:
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Steven Chevalier, Environmental Health Manager (Early Childhood and Environmental Protection Programs), Public Health
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Presenters: Steven Chevalier, Environmental Health Manager (Early Childhood and Environmental Protection Programs), Public Health
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Subject:
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59508 E. Commanche Way: Request for Variance from Table 6, Minimum Horizontal Distances, in Arapahoe County On-Site Wastewater Regulations
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
The Arapahoe County On-site Wastewater Regulations require a minimum 10-foot setback from property lines for OWTS sewer lines (Section 10.1). Sections 3.10 and 20.5 authorize the Board of Health to grant variances from this requirement when the following criteria are met: the variance is not injurious to public health, safety, or welfare; the variance will not adversely affect the environment; and the variance is justified by unique site conditions. In this case, the requested variance allows the installation of a compliant replacement OWTS, avoids demolition of an existing concrete structure, maintains required separation from wells, and reflects the acknowledgment and consent of the adjacent property owner.
Staff request the variance to reduce setbacks required in the Arapahoe County On-site Wastewater Regulation be considered by the Arapahoe County Board of Health.
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Background and Discussion: The property located at 59508 E. Commanche Way, Strasburg, CO, owned by Jeff and Tabitha Velasco (J&T Valasco Trust), requires replacement of an on-site wastewater treatment system (OWTS) that, according to the Subsurface Investigation and Soils Report and Design for Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) (design no, 24-4028, dated 12/31/2024) is in a failure state. The proposed replacement system is located in the backyard, south of the residence. The exis...
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