HomeMy WebLinkAboutPEC070049 PEC Approval Letter 081307
August 17, 2007
Town of Vail
Department of Public Works
Attn: Mr. Gregg Barrie
1309 Elkhorn Drive
Vail, CO 81657
Re: PEC07-0049 Gore Valley Trail Conditional Use Permit and Floodplain Modification Request
Gregg,
On August 13, 2007, the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission approved File No. PEC07-0049, specifically inclusive of a Conditional Use Permit to construct new areas of
paved, non-motorized bicycle paths and pedestrian ways within the Natural Area Preservation (NAP) zone district, generally located within the Katsos Ranch Open Space area, as well as
a request for a Floodplain Modification to accommodate and otherwise facilitate re-alignment and construction of certain portions of the Gore Valley Trail within the 100-year floodplain
for Gore Creek.
Discussion by the PEC focused on the following issues:
Members expressed concern regarding ongoing and occasional conflicts created near the Vail Memorial Park (section 13) whereas visitors to the park block the trail with carts/shuttles;
members suggested widening and/or re-aligning portions of the trail at this pull off area to avoid any vehicles parking on the trail.
Members encouraged the Applicant to address ALL sections of the trial where alignment and grade result in “blind” curves; the Commission suggested that each such area be re-aligned slightly
to improve lines of site and, therefore, public safety and welfare.
Upon making their motion to approve the file, the Commission attached the following conditions of approval:
1. The applicant shall address concerns (widen and/or re-align trial sections) regarding the path section nearest the Vail Memorial Park to better accommodate carts parking and blocking
the path;
2. The applicant shall address all areas where sharp and/or blind curves exist; re-align all sections as necessary to improve site lines.
In addition, I would be remiss if I did not pass along concerns expressed by the Town of Vail Fire Marshall regarding mile markers along the trail; if possible, please ensure that any
existing mile markers are preserved and/or replaced if necessary during construction. As well, if opportunities exist to place new markers along the path (if needed), such actions would
be encouraged to maintain and enhance public safety, specifically to ensure proper and timely emergency response if necessary along the trail in the future.
Thank you for your cooperation in these matters. Pease contact me at (970) 477-3551 if you have any further questions regarding this file, the PEC’s actions or the conditions listed
above.
Regards, Cc: File
Scot Hunn
Senior Planner
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