HomeMy WebLinkAbout121710bPubWksMemo0048 E BEAVER CREEK BLVD
SUITE 207
PO BOX 5300
AVON, CO 81620
970/949-5200
FAX 949-5205
WWW.VMDA.COM
TO: Tom Kassmel, P.E. & Town Engineer
FROM: Mark Donaldson/VMDA
CC: Tony Faulhaber, Hannes Spaeh, P.E.
DATE: December 17, 2010 (includes Town revisions)
RE: Town Engineer requirements for 45 Forest Road – Vail, CO
This letter is provided to confirm and establish our understanding of your Town Engineer
requirements for Approval of Building Permit for the above noted project in accordance with our
meeting this morning. We are clear on our understanding that no excavation or construction can
take place without your review and specific written approval of the upcoming deferred submittals
we discussed and that are listed below.
As discussed and mutually understood this morning, we believe that this project, in concert with
the proper installation of these engineered systems will:
1. Prevent the future failure of an aged retaining wall that is not entirely up to current
engineering standards, thereby promoting long term road and utility stability;
2. Will cause parking to no longer exist along Forest Road as has been permitted since
construction in the 1960’s;
3. Will facilitate improved snow removal and maintenance operations for this portion of Forest
Road.
Thank you for reaching this understanding with our design team. Upon our receipt of written
notice of Town approval of this building permit, we will then be authorized to proceed toward
meeting each condition and advancing the project in the following sequence:
1. Town Engineer & Town Council Approval: In order to gain the Town Engineer’s approval the
applicant shall provide the geometric, graphic depiction for and engineers reporting of
dimensional limits for permanent shoring and other items proposed to be situated and
secured below grade within the Town Right-Of-Way. This work product will include Plan
View, Cross-Section and text discussion committing to the depths, penetrations and
locations of all such improvements, as well as a discussion on the soil conditions leading to
the need for permanent shoring. The licensed firms contributing to these efforts include
Coggins and Sons, Inc., Monroe & Newell Engineers, Inc., Alpine Engineering, Inc., Victor
Mark Donaldson Architects and facilitated by J L Viele Construction, Inc. After review of
said documents the request for encroachment into the Town ROW will be acted upon by
Town Council. We further understand that the Town will be considering language for the
pertinent Construction License Agreement requisite to governing these permanent
improvements in the Town Right-Of-Way.
2. Additional Engineered and Stamped Documentation: Prior to the issuance of the
approved building permit the applicant shall provide stamped, engineered construction
documents prepared by Licensed Colorado Engineers that appropriately depict and detail
the construction elements, placement and specifications for complete systems and
including design parameters, safety factors and notations for your review and
consideration.
We will also circulate these documented Right-Of-Way improvements to each of the six
Utility Companies and gain their approval and sign-off and then present to the Town as part
of our obligation to assure compliance with associated parties.
In concert with the above, assist and coordinate the review and endorsement of the
Construction License Agreement noted above between the Town and property Owner.
Thanks again to you and your staff for your review and consideration of these procedures to fulfill
the initial requirements of the Town for this building permit application. Feel free to contact any of
us with any questions or clarifications.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Donaldson, Principal