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Home My WebLink About1991-11-05 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session w i' ~ NAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1991 12:00 PM .AGENDA 1. Executive Session: Personnel Matters. 2. Town Council/Nail Recreation District Joint Meeting. 3. Local Licensing Authority Interviews. 4. Site Visit: Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan. 5. Site Visit: Special Development District No. 4 - "The Cascades", a/k/a Millrace IV, a/k/a Cosgriff Parcel. (Applicants: East West Partners and Commercial Federal Bank) 6. Discuss Negotiations Regarding TCI Cable TV Franchise Renewal. ~ 7. Discussion of Area Bicycle Route Maps. 8. Information Update. 9. Other. 10. Adjournment. C:IAGENDA.WS r Y VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1991 12:00 PM EXPANDED AGENDA -REVISED 12:00 p.m. 1. Executive Session: Personnel matters. 1:00 p.m. 2. Town CouncilNail Recreation District Joint Meeting. Rob Robinson Action Requested of Council: Discuss recreation programs and facilities under the agreement with VRD. (Comp{ete the evaluation form which was included in your 10/29/91 work session packet, and bring it to this work session for discussion. The brief evaluation form will be used to facilitate conversation, but will not be limited to the questions on the form.) Backaround Rationale: It has now been almost three years since the Town entered into the agreement with VRD. They are seeking feedback from the Council on how it is going. 1:45 p.m. 3. Local Licensing Authority interviews. Martha Raecker Action Requested of Council: In preparation for appointment at the evening meeting, interview the following four individuals who have submitted applications to fill two vacancies on the Authority: Steve Simonett, Donna Meyer, Douglas MacRae, and Linda Fried. (Copies of applications are included in this packet.) Backaround Rationale: Two vacancies currently exist on the Authority. Steve Simonett's term expired in October; Kevin Cassidy moved to Edwards and thus had to resign from the Authority. Individuals selected to fill these vacancies will be appointed until June, 1993. 2:00 p.m. 4. Site Visit: Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan. Mike Mollica (Please wear clothing suitable fora 2 1/2 hour site visit.l Action Requested of Council: Review the proposed Plan and provide feedback to the staff. Formal adoption of the Plan is scheduled for the November 19, 1991 evening meeting. Backaround Rationale: The Planning and Environmental Commission, at their October 28, 1991 public hearing, unanimously recommended approval of the adoption of the Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan. 4:30 p.m. 5. Site Visit: Special Development District No. 4 - "The Cascades", Shelly Mello a/k/a Millrace IV, a!k/a Cosgriff Parcel. (Applicants: East West Partners and Commercial Federal Bank) Action Requested of Council: Prepare to discuss issues regarding changes to Area A requirements of Special Development District No. 4 that concern the development plan for "The Cascades", a/k/a Millrace IV, a/k/a Cosgriff Parcel at the evening meeting tonight. 1 _ + Backaround Rationale: The applicant is requesting to amend Special Development District No. 4 to change the approved plan for Millrace IV Scenario 1. The request decreases the number of approved units to 6 dwelling units and the proposed GRFA to 10,460 sq. ft. There are other changes to the existing plan regarding site planning and landscaping which are detailed in the Planning and Environmental Commission memo dated October 28, 1991. On October 28, 1991, the Planning and Environmental Commission voted to recommend approval of the project by a vote of 6-0 with additional conditions. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the request with the conditions as listed in the memo dated October 28, 1991. 5:00 p.m. 6. Discuss negotiations regarding TCI Cable TV franchise renewal. Larry Eskwith Action Reauested of Council: Provide direction regarding franchise renewal negotiations. Backaround Rationale: Heritage has requested that the Town begin informal negotiations for renewal of the franchise agreement. Staff Recommendation: Negotiate informally with TCI. 5:15 p.m. 7. Discussion of Area Bicycle Route Maps. Kent Rose 8. Information Update. 9. Other. 10. Adjournment. C:~AGENDA.WS 2 ~1~~ . . NAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1991 12:00 PM EXPANDED AGENDA 12:00 p.m. 1. Executive Session: Personnel matters. 1:00 p.m. 2. Town Council/Nail Recreation District Joint Meeting. Rob Robinson Action Requested of Council: Discuss recreation programs and facilities under the agreement with VRD. (Complete the evaluation form which was included in your 10/29/91 work session packet, and bring it to this work session for discussion. The brief evaluation form will be used to facilitate conversation, but will not be limited to the questions on the form.) Backaround Rationale: It has now been almost three years since the Town entered into the agreement with VRD. They are seeking feedback from the Council on how it is going. 1:45 p.m. 3. Local Licensing Authority interviews. Martha Raecker Action Requested of Council: In preparation for appointment at the evening meeting, interview the following four individuals who have submitted applications to fill two vacancies on the Authority: Steve Simonett, Donna Meyer, Douglas MacRae, and Linda Fried. (Copies of applications are included in this packet.) Backaround Rationale: Two vacancies currently exist on the Authority. Steve Simonett's term expired in October; Kevin Cassidy moved to Edwards and thus had to resign from the Authority. Individuals selected to fill these vacancies will be appointed until June, 1993. 2:00 p.m. 4. Site Visit: Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan. Mike Mollica (Please wear clothing suitable fora 2 1/2 hour site visit.) Action Requested of Council: Review the proposed Plan and provide feedback to the staff. Formal adoption of the Plan is scheduled for the November 19, 1991 evening meeting. Backaround Rationale: The Planning and Environmental Commission, at their October 28, 1991 public hearing, unanimously recommended approval of the adoption of the Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan. , 4:30 p.m. 5. Site Visit: Special Development District No. 4 - "The Cascades", Shelly Mello a/Wa Millrace IV, a/Wa Cosgriff Parcel. (Applicants: East West Partners and Commercial Federal Bank) Action Requested of Council: Prepare to approve/deny Ordinance No. 41, Series of 1991, on first reading, an ordinance repealing and reenacting Ordinance No. 28, Series of 1991 to provide changes to Area A requirements of Special Development District No. 4 that concern the development plan for "The Cascades", a/k/a Millrace IV, a/k/a Cosgriff Parcel at the evening meeting tonight. 1 . , Backaround Rationale: The applicant is requesting to amend Special Development District No. 4 to change the approved plan for Millrace IV Scenario 1. The request decreases the number of approved units to 6 dwelling units and the proposed GRFA to 10,460 sq. ft. There are other changes to the existing plan regarding site planning and landscaping which are detailed in the Planning and Environmental Commission memo dated October 28, 1991. On October 28, 1991, the Planning and Environmental Commission voted to recommend approval of the project by a vote of 6-0 with additional conditions. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the request with the conditions as listed in the memo dated October 28, 1991. 5:00 p.m. 6. Discuss negotiations regarding TCI Cable TV franchise renewal. Larry Eskwith Action Reauested of Council: Provide direction regarding franchise renewal negotiations. Backaround Rationale: Heritage has requested that the Town begin informal negotiations for renewal of the franchise agreement. Staff Recommendation: Negotiate informally with TCI. 5:15 p.m. 7. Discussion of Area Bicycle Route Maps. Kent Rose 8. Information Update. 9. Other. 10. Adjournment. C:WGENDA.WS 2 r , ~y TOWN OF VAIL ~ 75 south frontage road vail, Colorado 81657 ' (303) 479-2136 office of the town clerk TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Martha Raecker, Deputy Town ClerkriM~ DATE: October 29, 1991 SUBJECT: Appointment to Local Licensing Authority Steve Simonett is reapplying for a two-year appointment to the Local Licensing Authority for the Town of Vail, originally having been appointed in November of 1983. Steve has served as Chairman of the Authority since February of 1988. His attendance record for his last appointment is as follows: PRESENT ABSENT November - December 1989 3 1 January - December 1990 11 2 January - October 1991 7 3 ~c'd. Io~a7S.ti/ P.O. Box 3459 Vail, Colorado 81658 October 25, 1991 Martha Raecker Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 Dear Martha: Please inform the Town Council .ef my desire to continue, for another term, as a member of the Town of Vail Local Liquor Licensing Authority. I would be very happy to~appear befcre the Council, if necessary, for an interview. I..~w.ould .also be happy to just rely on your .critigLe 'of ruy performance ~as a member, and Chairman, of the Board, if the Council so desires. Best wishes for your continued success, ' ` Stephen W. Simonett t ~C~c~' I~•2~.y1 ~8 October 1991 To whom it may concern: This is to serve ~s my letter of intention to apply for the avail- able position (s) on the Town of Vail Liquor Board. I have resided in the Town for sevoral rears, and am a duly registered voter, etc. I am also a. licensed attorne;~ in several states and have appeared before ?.ocal, county, and stag liquor boards as a representative cf a mayor corporation. For several years, ore of my major duties for 'gyre Coporation, based in rlatick, MA., was to negotiate the • purchase and/or handle the appropriate applications for receipt of .liquor licenses for whol.esalc; retail, and over the counter iby the drink) sale of alcohol for a wholly-owned subsidiary located in fourteen states. I was a?_so in charge of establishing and prescrib~ in.g all designs, service policies, i.d. checks, layout, stocking, etc. for each of the outlets. Hence, I have had great experience in standing on the othor side of liquor boards. I have both the time and desire to serve en this Board, and hope that this letter of intent caill be reviewed favorably. Thank you. `_'ours, Linde C. Fried 5124 Grouse Lane Vail, CO. 81657. , 476-3717. (~1d. ~a~?s~q i 4 : I ~ P vrv • M~?~~ Real Estate Sales & Rentals i:;;,~ Property ivianagement October 15, 1991 Martha Raecker Town Clerk ~ Town of Vail Dear Martha: It has come to my attention that you are accepting applicants for the Liquor Board. I would like to have you consider me for the position. I first moved to Vail in 1974 after graduating from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia. I started work in restaurants immediately with several management positions preceding my involvement at The Place as owner/manager. I was part owner there from December 1982 until January 1986. Since that time, I have pursued business and educational interests out of town. I relocated here in Vail permanently last December. I am presently working part time at the Ore House waiting tables and full time at McInerney-McVey Real Estate._ I am a member of the Vail Board of Realtors. I have kept this introduction brief but would be happy to expand on it if you like. I will be out of town from October 19 through October 26 but feel free to leave any messages at work (476-4854) or on my machine at home (476-3241). R spec f 11 , /~ff ~~~'C._ Douglas MacRae The l locldo~~~er . Y3'? l3ritlge 5trcet Drawer 91 i Vail. l~~lura~o SIfiSi - 3113/4711-574 ® at•on. Colorado $1fi311 - 3113,951-451111 - ~ Propert~~:~lana<;ement RIIII/544-;13311 311319-+t~-i139 RECD OCT 1 6 9991 aninm ~ ~ POS7 OFFICE BOX 639 VAIL. COLORA00 81658 October 14, 1991 Vail Town Council 7500 S. Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 Oear ~1embers of the Council: I understand that there is an opening on the Vail ~ - Liquor Board. I am interested in serving on the board. I have been involved in Uail since 19b2 as an orig- inal partner and part-time resident. I then became a permanent resident 17 years ago. I have been a volunteer for fund raising for the Vail Valley Medical Center, the Vail Institute, and I worked for the Vail Valiey Foundation in the fund raising posi- tion for The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheatre. In 1988 I was the founding President of the Bravo! Colorado Music Festival and presently serve as a trustee for the Bravo! Colorado End"oEVment Fund . I feel it is time to become involved in another area of the community. Sincerely, C ~j ~i l,~~~t~~. Donna P~eyer , (476-4481 ) avers, which have lent durability, Joel Eliason, an associate at Nimrod between. So the overall effect when character, and beauty to European Long and Associates, Inc., in installed is a subtle color variation that's r i streets and architecture for years, Birmingham, AL, is a landscape architect hard to pinpoint. are now becoming popular in the U.S. whose firm makes good use of concrete "We like the ease of installation that fi C Landscape architects have led this trend pavers. "We use them on commercial pavers provide," Eliason notes. "We have by successfully substituting pavers for jobs mainly," he says. "They provide a several installers here in Birmingham poured concrete in many of their projects. good-looking pavement at a reasonable who can really do a good job on an While initial installation is more cost, Most of the manufacturers are installation. The pavers are fairly quick to expensive than concrete and asphalt, making similar shapes and sizes, and install and ready to use once installed. these pavers compare favorably in total we've used several different companies There's no waiting period. life cycle costs. Since they interlock here in town. "Pavers can be customized as far as without the use of mortar, repairs are "We tend to use pavers in much the color ranges, which is good. We've much easier. To repair subsurface same way we would use a brick. You can customized the use of certain pavers by utilities, the pavement is simply cut them like bricks, and they make ~ going back and sandblasting over them, "unzipped" by removing a line of paving good, regular patterns so that we can use which gives them a nice texture. They're stones. Then it is zipped back, using the the unit fo work out in nice ways. It's a good because they're versatile. You can same paving materials and restoring the material that's easily adjusted by making match colors, match textures, and they original appearance. a slight variation in the repetition of the work well in conjunction with other Pavers also offer great strength and pattern, so it's very easy to design with," materials," Eliason says. "We use them durability. They have the unique ability says Eliason. quite a bit with concrete, using either the to transfer vertical loads from unit to "Usually when we use pavers we will pavers or the concrete to provide a unit, enabling the pavement to act as a get a color range from the manufacturers decorative band. flexible, interlocking system to withstand here in town. We don't use just a solid "Pavers are not mortared, so they're , heavy~duty industrial loads in place of color of pavers," he explains. "We like easy to remove and replace. Most of the reinforced concrete or asphalt. some variation in the overall coloring. It time when we use concrete pavers we do Pavers have a wide variety of makes it more similar to a natural not put them on a concrete slab. in most commercial, residential, municipal, and material. One color range may vary from of the applications we have put them on industrial applications. They are excellent a terra cotta brick red to a deep charcoal a crushed stone base or sand base, and in a broad range of uses, including grey. In any given pattern of pavers, that makes it particularly easy to repair streets, parking lots, plazas, sidewalks, you'll have some that are truly red and the pavement," he explains. patios, pools, decks, and driveways, some truly charcoal grey, with others in "We've used pavers for probably ~ ~ ~ i ~ r _v I aw.~ ~ a ~lil+ ; w c y. ti: 11 ..,Y!0. f..°_ Y _ _ _ - _ ..ice .yam _ ~~Y...~ r _ a .~-"al~p- ~ ~ Ernst Associates find pavers ideal for northern projects, such as the City Hall in Chaska, MN. g June, 1991 about four or five years now," Eliason Miller, who now recommends granite As with other pavers, the clay bricks continues. "They're fairly new in products on 90 percent of his jobs, are packed tightly together over a ~ Alabama. Prior to that time they were foresees even greater demand as more prepared base of compacted soil and a probably available, but not necessarily clients and builders learn about the layer of sand. Sand swept over the economical, because they had to be benefits of the material. "Face it, you finished installation locks the pieces manufactured somewhere else and can't synthesize nature," he points out. together. A rigid border is used to freighted in. We now have concrete Why bother when you can get the real prevent drift on the edges. The border manufacturers here who are producing thing?" can be made of concrete, wood, or poly them on a regular basis. Once that Clay brick pavers are another option vinyl chloride. However, mortared bricks happened, they became can be used instead for the economical to use. edging. People's acceptance of Most manufacturers of them is growing as they kiln-fired clay brick pavers see more and more pavers have specialty colors in installed on projects. 1 _ addition to the standard dark think they'll be even more _ _ - red. Sizes and shapes can popular as time goes by." - _ _ " , Y ~ vary with the manufacturer, Cranite~ld as the ,,y too, adding unique and hills-is one of the popular ~ ' - attractive patterns to paved .new landscape textures - areas. today. Landscape Duluth, MN is a city of ti^: architects are expressing ~ ..~~u~} ~ steep hills like San (heir creativity in stone, . Francisco, with one applying granite in more '`mss-~~'~:='=~- r dangerous difference: It gets imaginative ways than ..~,%`~y:~-~-:._ ~ ve i ry cY in the winter, so that ever before. They are _ . ;yo~=~~"'`-' - 4 automobiles and edestrians paving the way to are both likel to sli and Y P innovative desi ns for T h g w. ~ ~ slide. Also, some paving walkways, terraces, and _ - ~=-~:,,,o,~.~ _ surfaces crack from the cold garden paths in ~ = ~ _ " ~ _ temperatures. Clay brick residential projects as _ _ pavers passed their severest well as a wide ran a of ~ g _ ' test there when they were ~ applications for . ~ used to pave the entire commercial exteric~s. .~.Y ° i :i downtown and the Civic Landscape architect , Center. Douglas Miller combines ~ Y' ~ ~ Mark Anderson, a landscape des;gn and _ :e.,, y ~~w ~ ~f , ;l;r, ~ ~ landscape architect with LHB contracting with a ~ ~ nursery business an -sn~~~ ~+f{ _ Engineers and Architects, ti ~ ~ rr11 T i reports the firm was well unusual combination. He = _ ~ satisfied using clay-fired brick ~ is the owner of _ . ~ d~ =tea j~? c~~._\ pavers in various Duluth city Wintergreen Nursery in ~'?lh ~ ~s .tip A~. ~ paving projects. ~ I Montpelier, VT. Miller ~ ~ _ _ '`sA1~~y~~;~ "Approximately 36 city I uses str~ne from Cranite - . ; 1'~,;. ~ +.I,~.r. ` blocks, basically the entire ~ Sirecialties, a division of ~"'%i,}~'"~ downtown here in Duluth, ~ \1'~ - Cold Spring Cranite Co. ~~'!j ~ _ both streets and sidewalks ' Hc: says, "Granite offers L~ '~i~„f'~i~~" have been paved with the ~ great curability and pavers," he notes. "lt's a flexibility in design. And it pavers in Town Square, Solvang, Ca. Photo courtesy: Olsen Pavingstone. major improvement over i h~ :-ae quality. It what we had here before. i works well with overall being pursued by today's landscape "The pavers had to meet landscaping schemes. Because it's a architects. This type of paving, which has certain requirements to be able to handle j natural product, there are a great many long been traditional around elegant the conditions we have here in ' applications possible." homes and estates, is now replacing Minnesota, including our freeze/thaw Increased interest in such materials poured concrete and blacktop surfaces in cycles, which tend to move pavements for design and construction work is one many more modest driveways. both in the horizontal and vertical J of the reasons for granite's growing .Mortarless installations, in particular, directions. Duluth is on a hill sloping popularity, Miller continues. "For have become popular because they offer down to Lake Superior, so a lot of the i example, granite cladding [facing] is now the substantial feeling and permanent avenues we have are extremely steep," used on many commercial office beauty of brick without the higher labor he explains. "You can imagine what buildings. It's a natural extension of the costs of mortared paving, nor the need that's like in the wintertime! design when the architect can use the for a concrete base. Yet brick pavers can "Because of this, the pavers had to same stone for landscaping or plazas be used either way, according to the have some nonskid characteristics. To ~ around the building." application. conrrnueConyoyel2 it Landscape Design 17 r - y . Pavers refers are a result of temperature experience, that has not been a problem ~ continued Irom page I] changes that can destroy paving with any of the projects we've had over ~ k achieve that, grog was added to the mix. materials. the past six or eight years. ~ ti It's broken-up pieces of bricks that had "We have used concrete pavers from "Cement and concrete deteriorate already been fired. They drag that grog three different companies," he says. "We from salt Sidewalks do the same thing," through the wet mix. Sometimes the have specified them for projects for eight he continues. "They start to break up grog protrudes a little bit, and sometimes years or longer, and we think they're and crumble. However, pavers are more it makes indentations. The highway great They seem to have been designed dense than regular concrete, which is • department here did some testing on the for our climate here in Minnesota. We, about 3,000 psi. With concrete pavers, pavers before allowing them to be used, have a lot of movement in the soil we won't accept anything less than 8,000 because federal and state monies were because of our freeze/thaw cycles. We've psi. Some even test as high as 10,000 psi. used on this project," Anderson points used pavers in front of our office for They are so dense that you don't get a out seven or eight years, and there isn't a lot of absorption. Clay pavers that are "Because we get a lot of city bus paver that's cracked. made out of clay brick are very dense, traffic on these streets, the pavers had to "We think pavers allow you to too. They probably test up to 7,000 or have a high compressive strength. If introduce a lot of design character to a 8,000 psi." anything was going to tear the pavers up, project, rather than just putting in Ernst cites yet another advantage of it would be the buses. But they've really concrete pavers in blinnesota's subzero held up well," says Anderson. ` - winter weather. "It's the beveled edges," "The project was started in 1983 and - Y - he reveals. "You can hit them with a most of downtown was completed by snow plow, but it won't catch and break 1986. The Civic Center was paved the edge of a paver too easily, even if the similarly and was completed in 1987. It freezing temperature has moved it up a • received a special citation award for _ _ - ~~'~q fraction of an inch above the other achievement in masonry design from the - pavers. Minnesota Masonry Institute in 1988," = "The other thing I like about the Anderson reveals. - - - beveled edges is more of a visual matter. Installers used a neoprene modified - ~ A concrete paver actually gives you more adhesive to glue the pavers down. It ~ _ ~ detail in your paving project," Ernst adhered the pavers to a one-inch Y • points out, "because when you have the bituminous setting bed on too of a _ beveled edge you're getting a little more concrete bast material. <<~e crossvalks ' _ ~ of a shadow line between pavers." were created using bands of concrete two ~ He concludes, "1 just feel that pavers to three feet wide on eider side of each : are a very good product, and I have not crosswalk. "There really hasn't been any ~'..-`:~L , ' ~ ~t - found any problems there to date. We'll more slipping than we've o,. r::~.- °-~s.~~;~•~.,~_ - ° continue using them in the future:' typical street surfaces," Anderson reports. -s'~==%'~.~_•""~-, Finally, let's move from super-hard ~ "The aesthetic advantages of brick Edging helps make mortarless paving possible. pavers to "soft" ones, which we have have to do with scale and color. Having a Photo courtesy: Oly-0la. never mentioned before, because they're smaller element really makes more of an 'not what one usually thinks of when intimate space for ~eopir co enjoy. The ordinary concrete," says Ernst. referring to pavers. However, there are color relates well to thr many historic "Sometimes concrete sidewalks aren't many uses for these tiles, made of buildings we have downtown," says very interesting, and we want to add a recycled rubber and a urethane binding Anderson. little more character to the project. so that children on playgrounds, athletes He adds, "In the summer, a two- or Pavers give us various design modules, lifting weights in weight rooms, and three-block area of downtown will be because we can get them in different those who live in senior citizens' homes closed to traffic for two or three days so sizes, shapes and colors. They'.re also can slip with less likelihood of being people can walk on the streets and the pricecompetitive, compared to putting in injured. In fact, they have a special merchants can move outdoors to display some other decorative materials. advantage. To certain disabled children their goods. The brick is nice to walk on." "~Ve think concrete pavers are an whose path in life is difficult, they can He notes, "Another thing that works excellent material, but the key to it is the mean an exciting new world of safe fun. well is repair of underground utilities, base and drainage," Ernst advises. "If Guy Lord, a contractor at Guy Lord which is often the case in streets. They you don't prepare a good base during Construction in Salmon Arm, British can remove the pavers by cutting them installation, then you will have some Columbia, says he has used Dinoflex out, do the repair work, and reconstruct problems with them. We stress that very safety tiles on several different projects, them the same way. The patching stands highly on any project where we put this including school playgrounds, a day care out for awhile, but eventually it blends material in-that it has to be installed center, and even a driveway. He reports right in." properly to hold up over a period of time. they have interlocking pegs and ridges Cene Ernst of Ernst Associates, "There ha~•e been some questions by for ease of installation. "It helps keep Landscape Architects and. Site F;:.:,riers certain people here in Mil~nesota who them tightly in place," he explains. in btinneapolis, is another Minnesota asked, `How does salt react to pavers in Lord adds, "lf you have any landscape architect who has found that freezing locations?' We know that salt playground structures, such as swings or pavers stand up to winter challenges. react, with concrete, so that's always a slides, you can easily cut the tiles to go However, the challenges to which he concern," Ernst admits. "But from our continued on page 14 12 June. 1991 f t integration. The function of the pavers is • TM, ~~1i I to reach that segment of the population Q,xL-. r t' o - _ .<>=b„~~,,~ : +,'cx,S;v that hitherto has been excluded from :~~i } - - ~ play settings, and that's the population i ,,tiil ' - ,j who have mobility impairments. _ ° - _ ~ s ''I ~ "The material makes active play areas F-~ - accessible for children of all ages. In fact, 7 it's not just the children. You can be a 5 , , = parent in a wheelchair who needs access '~-~r"~"``~ to an active play area where your child is _ playing," Beckwith explains. These soft ~ - ~g pavers make that possible. ` 3-' ~ "We've used these pavers in a lot of t,~~ ~ applications for meeting the Americans d~ with Disabilities Act [ADA]," says r ~ ~~4~ i Beckwith. 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DATE: November 5, 1991 SUBJECT: Requested amendment to SDD No. 4, Cascade Village, in order to change the development plan for Millrace IV in Area A The applicant is requesting to amend the development plan for SDD No. 4 to change the development plan for the Millrace IV area (a/Wa Cosgriff parcel). This property is located between the Westin Building and Millrace I and II along Gore Creek. Vehicular access will be provided by an existing access easement across the Millrace development. On October 28, 1991, the Planning and Environmental Commission reviewed this request for an amendment to SDD No. 4 which included a decrease in units and overall GRFA. The proposal calls out for 6 dwelling units with a total GRFA of 10,450 sq. ft. Each unit will have at least 1 enclosed parking space with 2 units having 2 enclosed spaces. There are 2 scenarios approved for this site in the existing development plan. Scenario 1 allows 8 dwelling units with 11,200 sq. ft. of GRFA and 16 required parking spaces with at least 12 enclosed spaces. Scenario 2 allows for 32 accommodation units with 14,000 sq. ft. of GRFA to be attached to the Westin with parking provided in the Cascade/VVaterford structure. The applicant wishes to maintain Scenario 2, 32 AUs, and amend Scenario 1. Scenario 2 relies upon parking being provided in the Waterford/Cascade structure. In the memo to the PEC, dated October 28, 1991, page 11, Section I, it is stated that: "This request will not affect the phasing plan for this SDD. Because the proposal provides parking on-site, the development of this site will no longer depend on the Cascade/Watertord parking structure as previously approved in Scenario 2." Scenario 2 will still be dependant upon parking in the Cascade/Waterford structure. If Scenario 1 is constructed as proposed in this amendment, the phasing of the entire SDD will not be affected. In reviewing this request, the PEC and staff considered the relationship of this particular project to the rest of the SDD. Previously, the undeveloped properties for SDD No. 4 were controlled by a single entity, Vail Ventures. Currently, they are held by a number of different entities as a result of the bankruptcy of Vail Ventures. The staff and PEC finds that, since development rights were established in a comprehensive manner for the entire SDD rather than site by site, it will be necessary to require, at this time and in the future, that each individual developer requesting amendments make off-site improvements that will improve the project as a whole. } The staff recommends approval of the SDD major amendment and minor subdivision request with the conditions stated in the memo to the PEC dated October 28, 1991. The PEC unanimously approved the minor subdivision request. The PEC recommended approval of the SDD amendment to the Council by a vote of 6-0, citing the staff memo with the following conditions in addition to those listed in the memo: 1. Improve the south and west property line landscape buffers. 2. The DRB should review the architecture and landscape plan further for compatibility with the surrounding areas. 3. A landscape plan for the area north of the Cosgriff property should be submitted by the applicant and the adjacent property owners to the Design Review Board for review. 4. No credits (overlapping stairs, mechanical, etc.) should be given for the project. MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Deparnnent DATE: October 28, 1991 SUBJECT: A request for a minor subdivision and major amendment to Special Development District No. 4, Cascade Village, Millrace IV, to approve a development plan, generally located south of Millrace Condominiums and west of the Westin Resort, Vail, and more specifically described as follows: A part of the SW 1/a NE 1/a, Section 12, Township S S, Range 81 W of the 6th principal meridian, County of Eagle, State of Colorado, described as follows: Beginning at a point whence an iron pin with plastic cap marking the center of said Section 12 beazs S 42°50' 19" W 669.34 ft: thence S 85°43' 14" E 89.84 ft: thence S 57°25'30" E 169.46 ft: thence S 32°59'30" E 141.47 ft: thence S 65°31'36" W 95.04 ft: thence S 69°01'36" W 103.02 ft: thence N 23°24'09" W 319.09 ft to the point of beginning. Applicant: East-West Partners Planner: Shelly Mello I. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST The applicant is requesting a major amendment to Special Development District (SDD) No. 4, Cascade Village Area D to allow 6 dwelling units with a maximum of 9,650 sq. ft. of GRFA on the Cosgriff property, also known as Millrace IV. A minor subdivision has also been requested as part of this proposal. The parcel is bound by the Westin Hotel to the east, Millrace, Phases I, II and III to the north and west and Gore Creek to the south. Currently, an event tent and volleyball court aze located on the property and would be removed if this request is approved. The pazcel is 1.05 acres, or 45,738 sq. ft. and was zoned as an SDD from the time it was annexed into the Town of Vail in 1974. Access to this property is gained through an easement across the existing Millrace project. Originally, this parcel was to be developed with the same design concept as Millrace. The property has since changed ownership and the current owner does not wish to continue the Milkace development concept. 1 The applicant is not requesting any additional density over the two development scenarios originally approved for this parcel. The overall GRFA will be 1,550 sq. ft. less than what is currently approved for the 8 D.U. scenario and 4,350 square feet under the approved 32 A.U. scenario. II. ZONING CONSIDERATIONS The development plan for this parcel allows for either 8 dwelling units with 11,200 sq. ft. of GRFA or 32 accommodation units with 14,000 sq. ft. of GRFA . The current proposal includes 6 dwelling units with the following: TOTAL No. of Units GRFA* Garage Unit Type A 4 @ 1,567 = 6,268 (4) 1-caz @ 281 = 1,124 Unit Type B 1 @ 1,700 = 1,700 (1) 2-caz @ 423 = 423 Unit Type C 1 @ 1,682 = 1,682 (1) 2-caz @ 423 = 423 TOTAL: 9,650 1,970 * GRFA calculations exclude overlapping stairs and all mechanical areas. Comparison of Approved and Proposed Development Plans Approved' Approved Scenario 2 Scenario 1 Proposed Density of Units) 32 AUs 8 DUs 6 DUs Total GRFA 14,000 11,200 sq. ft. 9,650 sq.ft. Credits (GRFA) None Overlapping stairs Same as Scenario 2 and mechanical not counted; 300 sq. ft. gazage credit per parking space (in accordance with previous multi-family GRFA regulations) Height 48 ft. 48 ft. 34 feet max. Setbacks None 60 feet from existing Same as Westin/CMC Bldg.; Scenario 2 50-foot creek setback 2 Site Coverage 35% 35% 14% or 6,600 sq. ft. Landscaping 50% 50% 64% (includes area extending into Gore Creek; does not include any hazdscape) Parking 26.8 within Cascade 16 spaces 12 required Waterford Structure (75% Enclosed) 19 proposed (8 enclosed or 66%, 11 surface) III. BACKGROUND When the development standards for this parcel were approved, no development plan for the 8 dwelling unit scenario was submitted. At the time, the staff was concerned with the proposed density of 8 units with 11,200 sq. ft. of GRFA. It was approved with the understanding that a site specific proposal would be submitted at a later time to determine the feasibility of the scenario. The staff feels that the current proposal, which includes a decrease in GRFA and density is very positive. IV. SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CRITERIA The criteria to be used to evaluate this proposal aze the 9 Special Development District (SDD) development standazds set forth in the special development district chapter of the Zoning Code. The criteria are as follows: A. Design compatibility and sensitivity to the immediate environment, neighborhood and adjacent properties relative to architectural design, scale, bulk, building height, buffer zones, identity, character, visual integrity and orientation. The applicant is proposing 6 dwelling units (2 free standing units and 2 duplexes) with 1- and 2-car gazages. The materials and color scheme are similar to that of Millrace and the Westin. The proposal includes a continuation of the paving application used at the Millrace development. The applicant proposes to use the color scheme and railing design of the Westin for the proposal. The staff finds that the architectural design and site planning treatments are compatible with the surrounding areas. The proposed site plan with detached units and varying orientations, along with the height reduction from 48' to 34', will maintain the views of the surrounding properties. 3 The project placement will not appeaz as a "wall of building" from the adjacent recreation path because of the orientation of the units. The staff finds that the recreation path is the only area from which the general public may view the project and it is critical that this elevation be broken up as it is proposed. Retaining walls will be necessary along the entire east property line. Boulders with a stepped planting area are proposed and the overall wall height will be a maximum of 12 feet. The wall is broken down into two 6-foot sections separated by a planting terrace. A portion of the boulder retaining will remain. A portion of the retaining will be necessary in order to provide the 3 proposed guest parking spaces. If this parking were not provided, the maximum wall height could be substantially reduced. Staff finds that, with adjustments in the landscaping plan to provide evergreens in front of the wall and on the first terrace of the wall, the boulder design is acceptable. 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C. Compliance with parking and loading requirements as outlined in Chapter 18.52. The total parking requirement for this project is 12 spaces. The Y~.,t,osal includes 8 (or 66% of required) enclosed parking spaces and 8 surface spaces dedicated to the 19 dwelling units and 3 spaces dedicated to guest parking, for a total of 19 proposed spaces. There will be 7 parking spaces provided over the required amount. Each individual dwelling unit will meet its parking requirement of 2 with at least 1 enclosed space. The percentage of enclosed parking is less than what was previously required. The staff feels that, with adequate landscaping, this is a better solution because of the increased mass, which would be necessary to enclose the 1 additional parking space needed to meet the 75% enclosed parking requirement. After discussions with adjacent property owners on the lack of available guest parking, the staff recommends that 2-3 guest parking spaces be provided. The applicant is providing 3 spaces. Additional retaining to the east of the guest parking will be necessary in order to accommodate these spaces. Two 6-foot boulder retaining walls with planting incorporated are proposed. With the landscaping adjustments as previously discussed, we feel the impact will be limited. D. Conformity with applicable elements of the Vail Comprehensive Plan, Town policies and Urban Design Plans. There are no elements of the Town Comprehensive Plan, Town Policies and Urban Design Plans applicable to this project. When the Cascade Village development was proposed, there was a comprehensive plan developed which provided a balance of long- and short-term housing. The proposal for 6 dwelling units is in keeping with this development plan and, in staff's opinion, is a more appropriate density for this property. The staff requests that the PEC consider requiring 1 caretaker unit for the project. However, this is not a staff requirement for approval of the request, as the project is reducing the number of units and GRFA allowed. 9 E. Identification and mitigation of natural and/or geologic hazards that affect the property on which the special development district is proposed. The proposal complies with the Town's floodplain and Gore Creek setback requirements. There are no other hazards on the property. F. Site plan, building design and location and open space provisions designed to produce a functional development responsive and sensitive to natural features, vegetation and overall aesthetic quality of the community. The proposed development is located on the north end of the property away from the creek. Thf;re are eight mature evergreens on the site which are proposed to remain. The staff :feels that the preservation of these trees is essential and special care must be taken to insure that they are saved. There is limited existing landscaping on the remainder of the property which includes a few stands of aspen and 3-4 small evergreens. The applicant is proposing 45 new aspen, 11 cottonwood, 5 flowering crabapple and 25 spruce (6-12' in height). The staff finds that the proposed landscape plan along the north and east property lines provide a sufficient buffer for the adjacent properties. However, we ask that a portion of the proposed landscaping located on top of the berm, to the east of the guest parking, be relocated to the bottom of the berm to better screen the necessary boulder retaining walls. Should any of the proposed evergreens or retaining walls on the east property line encroach on the Westin's property, approval of their location by the Westin will be necessary. The staff feels that the landscaping plan should be revised for the areas along the west and south property lines in order to create a stronger buffer between the adjacent properties. The DRB will review this plan and will give further direction to the applicant on this issue. . G. A circulation system designed for both vehicles and pedestrians addressing on and off-site traffic circulation. A 20-foot roadway with a cul-de-sac at the end will provide access to the units. This proposal has been approved by both the Town's Fire Department and Public Works Department. Access easements are provided across the Millrace project for this parcel. Slight adjustments to the legal description of this easement will be necessary in order to obtain proper alignment between the existing roadway on the Millrace property and the proposed roadway for this project. The applicant will be required to record these adjustments with the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder's office prior to the release of any building permits for the project. 10 r H. Functional and aesthetic landscaping and open space in order to optimize and preserve natural features, recreation, views and functions. The applicant is proposing that the 4 mature evergreens in the area of development remain and the other four adjacent to the creek will be undisturbed. In addition, the staff requests that a revised landscape plan be submitted to the DRB which buffers the project from the recreation path and Millrace development. Views from the surrounding properties will be maintained because of the low base elevation and height of the proposed project in relation to the base grades and heights of the surrounding projects. I. Phasing plan or subdivision plan that will maintain a workable, functional and efficient relationship throughout the development of the special development district. This request will not affect the phasing plan for this SDD. Because the proposal provides parking on-site, the development of this site will no longer depend on the Cascade/Waterford parking structure as previously approved in Scenario 2. In reviewing this proposal, the staff found that there are deficiencies in landscaping within the boundaries of SDD #4. We find that it is appropriate to require additional "off-site" improvements with the approval of this project. Upon review, we feel that 15 (6-10') evergreens should be installed by the applicant along the South Frontage Road, adjacent to the north of the Cascade Club building. We feel that this landscaping would benefit the public appearance of the SDD. The staff will coordinate with the Colorado Department of Highways on this issue. We also believe that 5 evergreens should be installed to the south of the Westhaven Apartment foundations (the Ruins). V. MINOR SUBDIVISION The staff has requested that the applicant complete a minor subdivision for this project . to clarify the status of the parcel. The Cosgriff parcel is called out in the SDD by legal description. There is no record of the parcel being formally platted, although the boundaries are set by virtue of being surrounded by platted parcels. VI. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The staff finds that this request meets the purpose and criteria sections of the SDD zone district. Staff feels that this request to decrease numbers of units, GRFA and site coverage is an appropriate plan for the parcel. The architectural and site elements are compatible with the surrounding area. We find that the amount of landscaping is appropriate, but would request. the DRB review the specific locations of the plant ma~~riais in order to obtain the 11 maximum amount of screening. Some consideration should be given by the PEC to the provision of restz-icted employee housing on the property in conjunction with the proposal (i.e., a caretaker apartment). However, because the proposal does not request additional density or development rights, the staff feels that it is not appropriate to require employee housing as part of the proposed project. The following are conditions applicable to the staff's recommendation of approval: 1. An easement from the Westin which allows encroachments of grading and boulder retaining walls onto their property must be submitted prior to DRB review. 2. Approval of deck encroachments into the sewer easement from the Upper Eagle Valley Water and Sanitation. District prior to DRB approval. . 3. Final approval of grading be received from the Town Engineer prior to Design Review Board approval. 4. Adjustments be made to the access easement across the Millrace project and these changes be recorded with the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder prior to the release of any building permits for this project. 5. 15 (6-10') evergreens be installed along the South Frontage Road adjacent to the Cascade (:lub building, and 5 (6-10') evergreens be installed to the south of the Westhaven apartment foundations adjacent to Westhaven Drive. CDOH approval will be necess~uy to install trees along the South Frontage Road. If CDOH approval cannot be obtained, then 10 (6-10') evergreens should be installed adjacent to the Westhaven Apartments. 6. A minor subdivision plat must be recorded with the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder prior to the release of any building permits. c:\pec~nemos~cosgriff.028 1'' ~C'p NOV 5 1991 MILLRACE CONDOMINIIIM ASSOCIATION 1000 S. Frontage Road W., Suite 200 Vail, CO 81657 (303) 476-6953 October 25, 1991 To: Jerry Mullikin, Slifer, Smith and Frampton Ned Gwathmey, Arnald/Gwathmey/Pratt Architects Shelley Me11o, Community Development From: Kevin Mactavish Re: Cosgriff Development Copy: Dan Havekost, President, Millrace Board Dr. and Mrs. William Donovan, Interested Owners Douglas Cogswell, Manager, Westin Kay Saulsberry, CMC Association Board I wish to record for information and other purposes several matters which I and others at Millrace have brought up regarding the plans for developing the Cosgriff parcel. 1. Millrace owners are concerned about construction parking and access. There is no parking available at Millrace for contractors and the like. And it has been stated, and we hope it is definite, that construction access through Millrace can be - - avoided by using the CMC Building's loading dock driveway. Permission from that Association and Westin will be necessary for this. 2. Utility locations on the parcel are important before heavy equipment arrives. Gas line{s) and a 440 volt electrical run across and/or around the parcel, as well as the drain line from the Westin plaza ponds. The gas and electrical service Millrace and Westin, The drain line belongs to Cascade Village Association. There may be more there! 3. Once the parcel is developed, adjacent.. property owners should qet together and improve the areas where all property lines meet at the north end. 4. There is no overflow parking available at Millrace, now or anticipated. Parking patrol problems can be anticipated. 5. The Millrace access easement location and related issues should be addressed, including who is going to pay for any adjustments. 6. This developed property will be a part of Cascade Village Association. Formulae need to be worked out on its share of assessments and level of participation in that entity. Millrace is glad to see planned improvement of the parcel, and wishes every success to the developer and eventual owners. Millrace will cooperate where matters of mutual interest are concerned, now and when the property is up and operating. MILLRACE CONDOMINIOM ASSOCIATION 1000 S. Frontage Road W., Suite 200 Vail, CO 81657 (303) 476-6953 October 24, 1991 To: Colorado Mountain Condominium Association Westin Hotel Slifer, Smith and Frampton, Developer--Cosgriff Parcel Town of Vail From: Kevin Mactavish Re: Four Corners Area, Vail ' The soon to be famous four corners area of Vail could use improvement and beautification, particularly in light of the development of the Cosgriff parcel (tent and volleyball area between Hotel and Millrace). The four corners I am referring to is that area where CMC Building, Westin, Millrace, and Cosgriff properties meet, approximately at the end of the CMC Building's loading dock driveway. In earlier years, this was to have featured a watercourse and pedestrian area, and the driveway was to have ended in a wall which would have visually and operationally cut commercial traffic and activity from view. Now it is an open question. Except that the development of the Cosgriff parcel provides contiguous properties the opportunity or imperative to plan for something with a better impact than unimproved dirt and weeds and gate valve boxes. The Millrace Eoard wishes to cooperate with the other properties and do something about this area and solve such questions as the bridge that goes to nowhere! Please advise of your interest and willingness to participate in this initiative. MEMORANDUM FR: dd DA: November 1, 1991 RE: YOUR PACKET FOR NOVEMBER 5, 1991 WORK SESSION & EVENING MEETING PLEASE NOTE: Your packet does not contain Ordinance No. 41, Series of 1991, Minutes of October 1 and' 15, 1991, and some additional general items of interest/information. This material will be delivered to you on Monday, November 4, 1991. I apologize for the delay, but the copy machine was down and we were unable to produce the above material in time for distribution of this packet. It / L i ~y TOWN OF VAIL ~ 75 South Frontage Road Vail Colorado 81657 303-479 2100 FAX 303-479-2157 October 31, 1991 Mr. Raymond Merry Eagle County Community Development Department P.O. Box 179 Eagle, Colorado 81631 Dear Mr. Merry, As representatives of a community within Eagle County ~~~hich has recer.~ly passed an air duality ordinance, wy would like to express support for .t?.:a ~a.roposed amendments to the Eagle County .Land tJse Regulations. The county's pcsition that tt:ese control ~:,easures are ..:necessary .to improve the quality of .life :~s weil as - ~ to preserve and•-r_otect the~sesthatic integr_ty of the area which is a majcr fa~aor in it's econc,aic viability is laudable. ~i~he pr;?pose3 control ~;,easures are very similar to tr~ose passed by the Town of Vail ear?.ier th~.s year. 47hile the prcposed regulations ma'~ce ro mention of gas fireplaces or gas appliances, it is assume: cce~ are an acceptak~le alternative in those areas where gas is a~~ailable. Tho .position taken to tirohibit woodburning devices in multiple gamily dwelling units except for one new technology unit in the common area of such a building is both progressive and commendable. The one area of the proposed regulations which presents an area of concern is the provision to allow one conventional open hearth fireplace per building which contains motel, hotel or lodge uses. It seems unfairly 1~~~ cr_ restrictive upending on the perspective to allo:a a conventional open hearth fireplace in hotel lobbies, but then to allow only one ne~n° technology device in common areas of multiply family buildings. It wuulc"t seem treat a more equitable way of handling this situatier_ wo~atd be to treat both types of properties the same. It is possible that some re-e~raluation of this topic is warr~:te~. 1 One additional suggestion we would propose is to allow one conventional open hearth fireplace per property of 35 acres or larger"" This would essenta.ally mean a home on a Large ranch or open property would be allowed one conventional open hearth fireplace. It is believed that the smoke generated by this one fireplace would dissipate without adversely affecting the surrounding properties. We would like to take this opportunity to express the Town of Vail's support for the proposed control measures. If you have any questions or would like further input on this issue please do not hesitate to contact Susan Scanlan, our Environmental F?ealth Officer at 479-2138. Respectfully submitted, Members of,t~he Vail Town Council ~i Kent Rose " Mayor NOU 1 19 91 Eagle Mine Cleanup Program v~ r Newsletter ~5 October 1991 LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY For a number of years, Paramount and the Colorado Department oJHealth have been working towards the cieanup of the Eagle Mine site. To date, significant progress has been made in construction, monitoring, and remediation acttuities. For example: • in excess of 989b of all tailings have been consolidated • 4096 of the 70-acre Consolidated TaUings Pile (CTP) is capped • vegetation is appearing at Rex Flats and parts of the CTP • a water treatment plant is collecting and treating mine seepage and ground water • the original 12-well ground-water monitoring program has expanded to 23 wells In addition, upgrades for the mine water seepage collection system are underway. Paramount is also testing soils and vegetation in the Maloit Park area, and investigating mine water f low patterns. Studies on the use of biological treatment are continuing by the Colorado School of Mines. Although the Eagle River may not show dramatic signs of improvement for several years, results of water quality sam- pling show a significant reduction in zinc levels since the winter of 1989/ 1990, and the quality of water in the ricer is expected to improve steadily. Along with construction activities, communication with local representatives and the public has been an increasingly important part of the Eagle Mine cleanup program. We have made a commitment to keep the local community informed of site activities. Numerous tours of the site and the water treatment plant, as well as briefings on the cieanup, have been conducted. Among those visiting the site have been the Minturn, Vait, and Auon Town Councils, Upper Eagle Valley Water and Sanitation District, Vail Associates, Eagle County School Board, and the focal news media. This newsletter is one way we try to keep the community informed of the cleanup actions. We welcome any ideas that will make this newsletter more effective. If you have any questions about the Eagle Mine Cleanup, please call any of the following community relations specialists listed below: Karen Williams, Dames & Moore, 1-800-722-1154 Marion Galant, Colorado Department of Health, 331-4855 Eleanor Dwight, EPA, 294-1130 EAGLE RIVER WATER QUALITY retained by Paramount to conduct remedial actions at the Eagle Mine). "The quality of the Improving the quality of Eagle River water mine seepage in the Rock Creek drainage area is the primary, long-range goal of the cleanup. has improved significantly over the past 18 "We are beginning to see some positive signs," months. The concentrations of dissolved zinc in said Bob Neukirchner, Dames & Moore Project the seep water have decreased sharply since the manager (Dames & Moore is the contractor pumpback effort ended in late 1989." Project engineers also believe they are seeing an overall positive trend in the dissolved a zitac concentrations in the Eagle River as com- ~ pared to last year. "We need more time to see how well this trend holds up, but for now we ~ are encouraged," Neukirchner said. ~ Water sampling is conducted by Para- m~unt, the Colorado Department of Health, and E-138 the Environmental Protection Agency at several c,eaK locations. The 13 Paramount sampling loca- ~ kon 1~EcK tic?ns were illustrated in the Winter 1990 edition ¦ of this newsletter. The following information ~ Mlddb School Cord focuses on 2 of the 13 sampling sites for which ~ Tdlnpt PIN yyfl~flr Paramount is responsible: F c~~>ryenc ~y B°Its leke 4~ r;; V • E-11; located downstream from the mouth of Rock Creek; and • E-13B; located downstream from the Con- solidated Tailings Pile. ' At years 6, 11, and 15 after the completion of Eagle Mine remedial construction, during eIS~vG~wn E-11 L 7 '['ABLE 1: Eagle Mine Surface Water Quality Objectives m ~ ~µGI Station: Years After Construction: Dissolved Zinc*: m P Gllmen E. 11 6 0.18 mg/1 11 0.16 m ~ 15 0.15 mg/1 Fell G~~k Belden E-13B 6 0.35 mg/1 11 0.30 mg/1 15 0.25 mg/1 Petflreon Creek Red CIIH *'The zinc levels have been based on aquatic life criteria. x Fish and other aquatic organisms are very sensitive to zinc. FIGURE 1 = TABLE 2: TABLE 3: E-11 Monitoring Results: Dissolved Zinc E-13B Monitoring Results: Dissolved Zinc Sept. 1990 0.793 mg/1 Sept. 1990 0.491 mg/1 Oct. 1990 0.98 mg/1 Oct. 1990 0.84 mg/1 Nov. 1990 0.96 mg/1 Nov. 1990 1.20 mg/l Dec. 1990 1.42 mg/1 Dec. 1990 1.55 mg/1 Jan. 1991 1.50 mg/1 Jan. 1991 1.9 mg/1 Feb. 1991 2.0 mg/1 Feb. 1991 2.7 mg/1 Mar. 1991 1.98 mg/1 Mar. 1991 2.04 mg/l Apr. 1991 2.20 mg/1 Apr. 1991 2.0 mg/1 May 1991 0.25 mg/1 May 1991 0.26 mg/1 June 1991 0.016 mg/1 June 1991 0.04 mg/1 July 1991 0.033 mg/1 July 1991 0.21 mg/1 Aug. 1991 0.099 mg/1 Aug. 1991 0.39 mg/l Sept. 1991 0.529 mg/1 Sept. 1991 0.451 mg/1 early fall, these two monitoring stations in the million tons of tailings have been moved from Eagle River must meet specific water quality other areas of the site and deposited at the CTP. objectives based on zinc levels (see Table 1). Sludge, a by-product of the water treatment The sampling results for dissolved zinc in the plant, is also being placed on the CTP. The t? i r Eagle River from September 1990 to date are was selected as the collection site for all of the reported in Tables 2 and 3. The dissolved zinc tailings because it was the largest existing concentrations vary seasonally due to dilution repository of tailings, and because its location from seasonal increases in rainfall and was above the 100-year flood plain level. snowmelt. ¦ The CTP is in the process of being "capped", or covered by several layers of material. The WATER TREATMENT PLANT cap consists of a 3.5-ft thick cap section on the CONTI~l1TUES TO top of the CTP, and MEET CRITERIA 4.5-ft thick cap sec- DISCHARGE MONITORING INFORMATION bons on the i Y As discussed in August 1991 Monthly Averagg sideslopes. The cap the last newsletter, the includes a growth water treatment plant Substance Analyzed Actual Permit Limit medium layer, an (W'fP) has been operat- cadmium weekly <.0037 mg/1 0.008 mg/t erosion layer, and a ing smoothly since (total) low permeability layer February. Table 4 Copper weekly <.1 mg/1 0.15 mg/1 (illustrated on the next presents the most (total) page). The surface of recent water quality Iron twice a month <.5 mg/1 9.8 mg/1 the growth medium data on the treated (total) layer will be seeded water from the WTP, t.ead twice a month <.02 mg/1 0.12 mg/1 with natural grasses. and compares the (total) The capping and results to limits set by Manganese weekly o.12 mg/1 1.2 mg/1 revegetation will iso- the State of Colorado (dissolved) late the underlying in the discharge per- tailin s material from mit for the facility. Manganese twice a month 0.16 mg/1 31.0 mg/1 g (total) direct contact with Since the new water precipitation, air, and treatment plant began Zinc weekly 0.103 mg/1 0.4 mg/1 (total) humans. The cap will operating in February, greatly reduce water the treated water has been TABLE 4 infiltration through the well within the allowable limits for each pile, and metals migration by means of ground substance analyzed. ¦ water into the Eagle River is expected to be reduced significantly. Over a period of years, the metals concentrations currently existing in FOCUS ON... the ground water at the CTP will decrease be- ir1JG CONSOI.IDAi~ TAII.ING6 PIIE CAP cause of the capping procedure„ Monitoring wells in the vicinity of the CTP are sampled The Consolidated Tailings Pile (CTP), origi- quarterly to track ground-water quality in the Wally called the New Tailings Pile, was used area. from the late 1940's to the 1970's for disposal of mill tailings produced by milling of ore using Vegetation is now growing on areas of the standard mining industry methods. Prior to the cap which were seeded last fall. Currently, cleanup, the ~ i r contained about 7 million tons about 40% of the area is capped, with an esti- of tailings. During the cleanup, an additional 1 mated additional 10% planned for capping this Growth Layer s-_ : • Erosion Layer ~ .p ~%r%~%!<~%«~c~~r~(r~i~ Barrier Layer ~ ~ ~ Regraded Coarse Material Cap Detail Cap (see detail) Diversion Ditch Regraded Coarse Material Waste Material r .L~. t~ FIGURE 2 year. However, the total cap cannot be com- the CDH Project Manager for the Eagle Mine pleated as long as sludge, which is produced by site. Doug holds a B.S. degree in civil and the water treatment plant, is disposed of on the environmental engineering from the University CTP. ¦ of Colorado at Denver. Doug is responsible for State oversight of all remedial actions at the Eagle Mine. Prior to the Eagle Mine site, Doug MIEET THE ON-~ii~ IFAGIE MINE TEAM was involved with well abandonment !aperations at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal. ¦ Daryl Longwell, the Dames & Moore on-site manager, has been working on the Eagle Mine project for almost 5 years. With a degree in civil DID YOU KNOW en;~ineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder, Daryl spends a majority of his time overseeing the extensive fieldwork at the site. ~ Paramount has 23 ground-water monitor- Maintaining the demanding work schedule is uig wells on site, which are active and often difficult, especially since project condi- sampled regularly. Additional wells have bons (such as the weather) can change so been installed by CDH and EPA. quickly. Challenges at the site have included coordinating the activities of as many as six site co~ltractors. Daryl also brings his human relations skills to the site, answering questions ~ Over 60,000,000 gallons of collected water and conducting on-site tours in his "spare" have been treated by the water treatment time. When not at the Eagle Mine, Daryl com- P~~• mutes back to Denver to spend time with his wife and 2 I/2-year old son. 'There are more than 65 miles of tunnels in Doug Ikenberry serves as the On-site Coor- the Eagle Mine. diriator for the Colorado Department of Health. m o e . h s bec who a . hint P ac Di k ar 1 c r aces Dou a . P g CONSTRUCTION/RE1~,r;,.,IATION Lr~ATE: and seeding of the OTP is anticipated by the end SUNII~,rrt 1991 of the construction season. The 1991 construction season is nearing its ~ Consolidated Tailings Pile: end; this season marks the 4th year of con- The northeast corner of the CTP struction in the Eagle Mine cleanup. Although (facing Highway 24) is being regraded and construction began in April, mobilization of capped. Remaining tailings around the toe of heavy construction equipment did not begin the ~ i r will be removed. until mid-May, due to the heavy rains and late snowmelt which caused ponding of water and I V~ Maloit Park: muddy conditions on-site. During the spring Soil testing and vegetation sampling is and summer, the water treatment plant treated being conducted in preparation for evaluating an average of 200 gallons per minute to manage cleanup alternatives. ¦ the large amounts of water accumulated from the Rock Creek mine seepage collection system, runoff from the Old Tailings File area, plus runoff and ground water from the Consolidated Tailings Pile. Even at this maximum treatment COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES rate excess runoff was collected and remains stored on the ~ i r in the historic pond and in the lined surge ponds. "The Colorado School of Mines project is up and running well" says Robin Madel, This season's construction/remediation graduate student. The pilot project, which activities were conducted in the following areas: examines the feasibility of using a biologi- cal treatment system to extract metals Roaster Pile Area: from the mine water, is expected to con- Vegetation activities were being carried tinue at least through the end of 1991, out at Roaster Piles 1 and 5. Sediment control structures in the drainage area were cleaned and will likely continue through 1992. and upgraded. Data on the Colorado School of Mines project is being collected and evaluated. I Rock Creek: Paramount i 1 s annin ch n a es in the P . g g mine water seepage collection system to im- prove its capacity and reliability. Rex Flats: Removal of tailings material from the Rex Flats area was completed in 1989, and - additional liming and revegetation activities ~ have been completed. - Old Tailings Pile: r , Approximately 10,000 cubic yards of tailings materials have been removed this year from the Old Tailing Pile (OTP) and placed at the i t'. Completion of tailings removal, regrading, a~oow ~ sawt?a ~(q pau6isad pus ua~u/~ ~adl?d pa~~~(oaa uo paiui~d From: Karen Williams Carrier Route Presort Community Relations Bulk Rate Dames & Moore U.S. Postage Paid 1125 Seventeenth Street Denver, Colorado Permit No. 4129 Suite 1200 Denver, Colorado 80202 To: Post Office Box Holder Minturn, Colorado 81645 ~v' ~ ~'"l w Eagle Mine Newsletter ~S October 1991