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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-03-01 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1994 . 1:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA 1. Joint Report and Update of Town of Vail/Vail Associates Long-Range Strategic Planning. 2. Discussion Re: Library Hours of Highest Usage and Holiday Hours. 3. PEC Report. 4. Information Update. 5. Council Reports. 6. Other. * Helipad Update. ` 7. Executive Session: Legal Matters. 8. Adjournment. NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW: • • • • • • • THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 3/8/94, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAIVIBEFiS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 3/15/94, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAIVIBERS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 3/15/94, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. • • • • • • • C:WGENDA.WS VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1994 1:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS EXPANDED AGENDA 1:00 P.M. 1. Joint report and update of Town of Vail/Vail Associates long-range Peggy Ostertoss strategic planning. Merv Lapin Tom Steinberg Backqround Rationale: Over the last year, Vail Associates, Inc. Bob McLaurin representatives, Councilmembers, and TOV staff have been Larry Grafel meeting to consider issues of common interest and importance to Andy Daly both entities. This meeting presents an opportunity for those Jerry Flynn representatives to share their perspective on goals established Chris Ryman jointly as well as to provide an overview of the current status on Joe Macy the outlined topics. (Please also see attached a SUMMiARY OF TOWN OF VAIUVAIL ASSOCIATES, INC. JOINT MEETINGS, which further describes the collaboration between these entities ~ and restates the goals.) 4:00 P.M. 2. Discussion re: Library hours of highest usage and holiday hours. Annie Fox Action Requested of Council: Indicate for the 1994 or 1995 budget if regular hours or holiday hours should be added. Backqround Rationale: Council requested discussion conceming this issue. 4:20 P.M. 3. PEC Report. Kristan Pritz 4:30 P.M. 4. Information Update. 5. Council Reports. 6. Other. Dick Duran * Helipad Update. 4:40 P.M. 7. Executive Session: Legal Matters. 5:40 P.M. S. Adjournment. NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW: 0000000 THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 3/8/94, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE FOLLOWING VAlL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 3/15/94, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAflABERS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 3h5/94, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. • • • • • • • C:WGENDA.WSE Enclosed please find the work outline for the Town Council Update on March 1 st. Also enclosed are more detailed outlines of the three maj or subj ects to be covered. I thought they might come in handy while you prepare for the short presentations! TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING Objectives: I. Reduce vehicle pollution a. Environmental concern b. Visual pollution c. Emissions and alternate fuels d. Resuspended road dust e. Possible solution: roundabouts at I-70 interchange 2. Reduce vehicle congestion while improving traffic circulation a. I-70 access / roundabout b. Underpass from Lionshead to North Frontage Road c. Parking structure "rush hours" d. Perimeter bus - figure 8 e. Delivery service - figure 8 f. Skier drop off - by bus, car, and hotel shuttle g. Mountain circulation h. Valet "ski hop" service i. Reroute hotel shuttle drop off areas j. Ski reception center at Ford Park or western Lionshead 3. Increase use of transportation systems vs. use of vehicle a. Within Vail Valley, secondary importance is within outlying areas b. Improve system already existing c. Maximize use of buses d. Alternate modes of transportation (other than buses) e. Park 'n ride f. Consistent quality throughout valley-wide bus system 4. Optimize use of parking structure for benefit of local businesses and town a. Gear structure to guests rather than employees b. Evening incentives c. Decrease use of coupons d. Find alternative parking for employees e. Pazk 'n ride f. Car pool incentives 5. Explore emerging transportation, parking, delivery, and alternatives a. Preserve pedestrian village by improving delivery system b. "Ski hop" valet for goods delivery c. Stay abreast to tramsportation alternatives A. Public Transportation 1. Possible light rail or alternative transportation system 2. Improve interchange between new airport and Vail 3. create guideways between Eagle Airport and Vail B. Roundabouts 1. Six roundabouts necessary 2. Double capacity than present situation 3. Market as pilot program 4. Create turn lanes on Frontage Roads C. Alternative Bus Routes 2. Create smaller inner bus loop, i.e. trolley 3. Create outer loop with close-in skier drop offs 4. Maximize Transportation Center 5. Create park 'n ride locations in Eagle Vail 6. Remove core bus route from Frontage Road D. Delivery System 1. Goal is to eliminate trucks on Main Gore, Bridge Street, Hanson Ranch Road... 2. Goal is to keep village core as pedestrian as possible 3. Combine interests: create skier services underground to compliment delivery system , HOUSING In order to continue to be a world class resort and a viable community, it is in our best interest to provide affordable living accommodations within the Town of Vail for local individuals and families that are consistent with the quality of service demands and quality of life expectations. Objectives: 1. Fit target market with location in Town of Vail * management employees * families * controlled by employers 2. Solve seasonal worker housing problem indirectly * increased supply causes trickle down 3. Explore and implement cooperative (public / private) financing * broad based employer participation * role of Forest Service * subsidies: free land guarantees equity tap fee - determent 4. Explore variety of approaches to the problem * new construction rental with employer / town subsidies * for sale * mortgage pool (work with local banks) * purchase existing in order to permanently restrict 5. Establish criteria for housing dilemma * permanent restriction to remain as affordable local housing for employees * quality and scale (bulk and number of units) compatible with adjacent uses * affordable Key points: permanent affordable qualitY A VITAL VAIL - components of managed growth Objective: To maintain and enhance Vail as the premier mountain resort in North America for visitors and residents. A. Economy To maintain a successful business environment 1. minimum number of bankruptcies, closures, vacancies 2. sales tax receipts growing at a minimum of 2% above inflation 3. reduce seasonality - growth opportunities in shoulder periods 4. visitor growth - focus on non-peak periods 5. maintain long term economic policy 6. business policies supportive of quality and diversity of retailing businesses B. Positioning 1. Environmental Community - Ecological Leader a. protect water and air quality b. protect wildlife and wetlands c. maintain view corridors d. develop an education / communications plan to enhance Vail's image as an environmental leader e. USFS as partner 2. Marketing a. continue to market to upscale guests to Vail b. build on theme of continuing education c. first time visitors should be encouraged to visit Vail during non-peak periods d. international focus e. continue to enhance Vail's reputation f. encourage public / private mazketing efforts g. continue to build an image of wellness, vitality. and security C. Development 1. Retail - Commercial Development and Redevelopment a. grow retail business base to serve both residents and guests b. encourage strong retail diversity c. focus on quality in architecture, landscape and construction for new and redevelopment projects , 2. Residential a. new residendal opportunities limited - focus on quality b. maintain existing rental beds i. adopt policies that encourage and / or force rentals ii. provide incentives to encourage appropriate development that increases rentable bed base 3. Anticipate Down Valley Impacts a. bed base growth b. residential growth c. community impacts d. commercial development e, other 4. Infra-Structure - anticipate future a. roads b. parking . c. water / wastewater d. transportation KEY CONII'ONENTS OF GROWTH FOR TOWN OF VAIL --infrastructure water sewer/waste recycle --environment water air quality --surrounding development Dowd west (15,000-30,000 additional expansion) --"moving people" *flow in town *transportation *parking *road capacity *access to Vail --quality of experience COIVIPONENTS OF GROWTIi AS SEEN BY V.A. 1. mountain infrastructure 2. quality of experience *slder density / safety on trails and lifts *facilities *access *skilled labor 3. environmental *wildlife *eco-tourism *water supply *waste *wedands 4. Terrain 5. Competition other leisure time resorts Colorado ski areas 6. Capital 7. IVew Products "sizzle" factor important to bringing people back year after year = , ; Sif1VIlVIARY OF TOWN OF VAIL / VAIL ASSOCIATES JOIIVT MEETINGS I. INTRODUCTION presented by Peggy Osterfoss ancl Andy Daly A. Purpose for joint meetings: 1. Gain a better understanding of strategic forces affecting the future of Vail. 2. Understand how these forces will impact the Town of Vail and Vail Associates. 3. Develop a mutual response to these forces by outlining a blueprint for action; identify key customers and constituencies; available and required resources. 4. Examine and discuss a shared vision of Vail: what it is today and what it wants to become. 5. Address growth issues and how to manage them. 6. Knowledge of each others issues and priorities on a consistent basis. 7. Reconfirm the partnership and build a closer working relationship. 8. Identify components and issues of each party for long term success of both. 9. Find ways to share services and resources for mutual benefit. B. Issues common to both parties: 1. Serve same customer / constituency 2. Resources come from similar / same sources 3. Dependent upon the mountain 4. Major employers and similar employee needs 5. Shared vision 6. Commitment for safety and to the environment 7. Shared position (image) 8. Distribution network / infrastructure C. 7oint vision of Town of Vail and Vail Associates 1. Premier international resort community 2. Most inviting town in the world 3. Extraordinary resort where people enjoy living and visiting D. Consistent elements about guest experience 1. Family orientation 5. Environmental commitment 2. Friendliness 6. Sense of safety 3. Quality service 7. Memorable visit 4. Inviting atmosphere and a healthy environment ~ _ II. Main Issues of Concern A. TItANSPORTATION AND PARKING presented by Larry Grafel support committee: Jce Macy Chris Ryman Tom Steinberg Merv Lapin Objectives: 1. Reduce vehicle pollution 2. Reduce vehicle congestion while improving traffic circulation 3. Increase use of transportation systems vs. use of vehicle 4. Optimize use of parlcing structure for benefit of local businesses and town 5. Explore emerging transportation, parking, delivery, and alternatives i. Public Transportation a. Possible light rail or alternative transportation system b. Improve interchange between new airport and Vail c. Create guideways between Eagle Airport and Vail ii. Roundabouts a. Six roundabouts necessary b. Double capacity than present situation c. Market as pilot program d. Create turn lanes on Frontage Roads iii. Alternative Bus Routes a. Create smaller inner bus loop, i.e. trolley b. Create outer loop with close-in skier drop offs c. Maximize Transportation Center d. Create park 'n ride locations in Eagle Vail e. Remove core bus route from Frontage Road iv. Delivery System a. Goal is to eliminate trucks on Main Gore, Bridge Street, Hanson Ranch Road etc.. b. Goal is to keep village core as pedestrian as possible c. Combine interests: create skier services underground to compliment delivery system B. HOUSING presented by Peggy Osterfoss support committee: Gerry Flynn Larry Grafel Merv Lapin In order to continue to be a world class resort and a viable community, it is in our best interest to provide affordable living accommodations within the Town of Vail for local individuals and families that are consistent with the quality of service demands and quality of life expectations. Objectives: 1. Fit target market with location in Town of Vail 2. Solve seasonal worker housing problem indirectly 3. Explore and implement cooperative (public / private) financing 4. Explore variety of approaches to the problem 5. Establish criteria for housing dilemma C. AVITAL VAIL - MANAGED GROWTH presented by Andy Daly and Pegg,y Osterfoss support committee: Jce Macy Tom Steinberg Objective: To maintain and enhance Vail as the premier mountain resort in North America for visitors and residents. 1. Economy , To maintain a successful business environment 2. Positioning a. Environmental Community - Ecological Leader b. Marketing 3. Development a. Retail - Commercial Development and Redevelopment b. Residential c. Anticipate Down Valley Impacts d. Infra-Structure - anticipate future 4. Town of Vail issues a. Infrastructure b. Environment c. Transportation d. Surrounding Development e. Quality of Experience --~5. Vail Associates issues a. Mountain Infrastructure b. Quality of Experience c. Environmental d. Terrain e. Competition f. Capital g. New Products III. ADDITIONAL ISSLTES DISCUSSED to be covered at future meetings: A. Lionshead Redevelopment Objectives: 1. Expand / improve skier services 2. Expand bed base of Lionshead 3. Improve uphill traffic from Lionshead 4. Update gondola 5. Expand retail 6. Improve office space Design Objectives: 1. Improve aesthetics of Lionshead 2. Open view corridors to mountain 3. Improve pedestrian village 4. Tap into success of Vail Village B. Golden Peak Redevelopment Objective: Vail Assoicates' goals of redeveloping the Golden Peak base area facilities are primarily related to skiing operations, rather than real estate opportunities. These include: l. Replacement of dated lift equipment with contemporary lift technologies. 2. Improvements of mountain access and circulation for the skier / guest. 3. Reduce ski school and other peak loading pressures on the Vista Bahn from the Golden Peak portal. 4. Improved skier services and food services at the site. 5. Improvement of public bus transportation access, roudng, service and staging. 6. Consider an underground parking structure to replace the surface parking. 7. Reduction of adverse vehicular traffic impacts resulting from current configuration of parking lot and skier drop off. 8. Visual enhancement of the area streetscape. 9. Easier and increased pedestrian access to the base area portal. 10. Improvement of the recreation facilities offered on the site, perhaps converting the tennis courts to a dual use. 11. Consider "Vail Club" uses in the structure. C. Category III Objectives: Vail has a commitment to providing a high quality experience to its guests, which entails active solicitation of customer feedback. Research has shown that guests' expectations of the vacation experience, as well as their demographic profile, is changing. Visitors are calling for more terrain similar in quality to the most popular front-side slding areas. Also, Vail's skier population is generally desirous of a more intermediate bowl skung experience. The Category III project satisfies guest demand in the following ways: 1. a different kind of back bowl 2. glades 3. early / late season slciing 4. improved skier distribudon IV. WRAP UP: STRATEGIC PLANNING presented by Peggy Osterfoss and Andy Daly Joint Action Plan: a. increase public / private partnership b. increase education c. create and solidify existing alliances d. managed growth / environment infrastructure community quality accessibility security / safety e. quality / lifestyle f. positioning LENGTH OF STAY 1992\93-1993\94 120000 T ~ ~ , ooooQ , ~ $oooo ~ ~ . soooo ~ a 40000 I I 20000 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 1992\93 0 ~A N M It tt) <D f- 00 01 ~ M 1A er I ~ 1993194 r- U? N r~ a~ ~n cc ~ ao ~ ~ Ch LO i o ~ ' I . I NOVEMBER LENGTH OF STAY-VILLAGE/LIONSHEAD $ooo ~ooo 6000 50001 ~ 40001 3000 y3 2ooo-jl 1000 Q ii ~~,~A~ ~ 0' +;"•g'; y , ( I 1.5 1 Z 2-3 3-4 ~~b::•, ( 4-5 5-6 6-7 01392 7-8 8-9 - i ~ 91 11- ~ 1993 13 ~ 15 15- 24 a.. DECEMBER LENGTH OF STAY-VILLAGE/LIONSHEAD 45000 40000 35000 30000 1 25000 I ~ 20000 i 150001~~ 100001 ~ 5000 0'. 05 1.5- 2-3 2 3-4 4-5 5-6 ,C: :Skt~1C7. ~ 1992 , 6-7 7-8 8-9 9- 11- 01993 11 13 ~ 5 25- 24 JANUARY LENGTH OF STAY COMPARISON- VILLAGE/LIONSHEAD , 40000 ~ 35000 30000 25000 i~ Yycic ! 20000 150001 100001 I t 7~M o f ;l ea ' I 5000 0 o• 1 .5' 1.5 2 2-3 3-4 ~ S. 4-5 5-6 :;f-,~.~= 6-7 7-8 8-9 1 9- ~ Jan-93 ~ 11 11- 13- i ~ 13 15 15- i ~ Jan-94 ~ 24 i _J ' FEBRUARY LENGTH OF STAY-vILLAGE/LIONSHEAD 35000 i 30000 25000 -i : ~ f 20000 15000 10000 ~ 1 5000 ~ ~ 'Y:~~e6y i •Z~:r~.•$a , 0 0-1.5 u, 1.5-2~~.. - a. 2-3 3-4 * 1993 4-5 5-6 ~ ¦ 1994 6-7 7_8 8-9 9-11 11-13 13-15 15-24 , FORD PARK TRANSACTION COMPARISON 3500 3000 2500 ~ I I 2000 : , _ . . ~ _ i i i 1500 1000 I soo - ' ! ; o November December January February ( I ¦ 1992193 ~ 1993194 j I ~._-1 Transaction Comparison Nov 1992\93-1993V4 Village\Lionshead 4000 3500 3000 ~ ~ ; - - 2500 -r - : 2000 i 1500 I 1000 500 ~ 0 Monday Tuesday Wednes Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday ~ ~ 1992 0 1993 Transaction Comparison Dec 1992V3-1993194 Village\I,ionshead 14000 12000 10000 ~ f I ~ ; $QM ~ ( J~ + ~ 6000 4000 i 2000 ; ~ 0 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday ¦ 1992\93 N 1993\94 ~ i ~ Transaction Comparison January 1992193-1993V4 VillagelLionshead ,sooo T 14000 i ~ 12000 t ~ i 10000 f 8000 ~ s f sooo -L aooo , zooo ; 0 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Seturday Sunday ¦ 1992193 N 1993194 Transaction Comparison February 1992193-1993\94 Village\Lionshead 16000 14000 I 1 12000 4 . ~ 10000 - ( ' 8000 t 6°°° 4000 ~ i ~ i ~ 2000 ~ I 0 a- Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday ¦ 1992193 0 1993\94 TOWN OF-VAIL 6-9 PARKING STRTJCTURE SURVEY What is your resident status? otr?er s% Year round 34% ~ . ~ . , \ . _ \ ~ 3 - ~ Guest/visitor 3996 Seasonal 2196 Did the 3 hours of free parking from 6:00pm to 9:00pm influence you to park at the structure? NO 28% . . ~ ~ - t~= } YES 7296 Would you have come into town and used the structure with 1 1/2 hours free par'ng? NO 46% _ YES 54% How many people are in your party? MORE THAN ONE FOUR $g° 25 % TWO 3596 FOUR 21% THREE 11% What did you do during your stay in Vail? OTHER BUStNESS g% 3% COCKTAtLS . . _ . . ~ . ~ > EAT 18% 41% . .y SHOP 30% How muc6 did your party spend dining or drinking? More than 8250 19% 825450 ; 29% ~ ~ A $200-5250 - , ~ 9% 81004200 $50-5100 22% 2i % TOWN OF VAIL PASS,ENGER SURVEY What is your resident status? Other Seasonal 1 % 21 ~ VisitoNGuest 42% Year round 36% How did you learn about the TOV free shuttle? a% a% 10% , Local radio/TV/Newpaper 3% 5% 0 Hotel staff 4% 2% 0 Information booths ? TOV empioyees . 0 &ochures 0 Ski Company 7096 0 Friend/Personal knowledge ¦ Otner How do you rate the TOV bus driver safety`.' 3% e 28% - - ~ 3 - ~ ~ Exellent , ¦ Good ~ Average 70% ? Poor ~ How do you rate the readability of bus scheduies and maps Poor N/A Average 7% 2% 3% ~ Good Excellent 3396 55% ; s How do you rate the availability of bus schedules and maps? p~r N!A Average 2% 3% 796 , ~ I ~ ~ ~~s~~ - ~ Good _ Excellent 32 % 5696 . How do you rate the awareness of ADA Paratransit bus senrice? Excellent 20% _ N/A / 41 % ~ ~ Good 20% Poor Average 6% 13% How do you rate the availability of bus stops? Average PO°r 8% 2% k . Excellent ~ ~ a, i1 II F$~ 5096 'F ' 4 l S T - :1 , Good 40% How long have you regularly used the TOV buses? More than 6 years First time 18% 12% - _ , i.ess than 1 month 3-6 years - ` 18% 1196 ~ c~ 1-3 years 1-3 months 16% 12% 6-12 months 3-6 months 4% 9% How likely is it that you will continue to ride the bus? Somewhat likely Not very likely B% - - i ~ f ~ - ' _ 4 wooo Very likely 93% How did you get to this bus? 1 OA% 5% 1% - 9% Walked less than 3 blocks X ~ Walked 3 or more blocks ~ Was driven to bus stop ? Drove to bus stop =i Transferred from another bus 82 % ~ Qther ¦ How do you rate the bus service reliability? Agree somewhat Don't realiy agree g% 1% Agree very strongty - 3 4$% - - = ~ Agree strongly 42% Would you agree that T4V buses are convenient? Agree somewhaf)°n't really agree 7% 2% ~ y ~ AAree sVOngly ~ - L Agree very strongly 35 % 5696 Do you agree t6at taking the bus is as fast as going by car? Don't agres at all 796 Don't really agree Agree very sVOngly 17% 30% Agree somewhat 27~ Agree strongly 19% Do you agree that TOV drivers are safe? Agree somewhst Don't egree et ell 8% ~ % ~ ~ T~ Agree vary strongiy 62% Apree~ /s~tronOlp 1V N ~.Yi TOY buses run frequently Ocm't reaNy agrae Agree somewhst 4% 15% Agres verY Wa4Y 43% ° { Ayree stronqly 38% TOV drivers are friendly? Agree somewhatDon't really agree 9% 0% ` - _ e 33 Agree strongly Agree very strongiy 35% - 56% Do you agree that TOV buses are comfortab(e? Don't really agree Agree somewhat 1 aX, 15 % Agree very strongly 41% ~ ~ f • - ~ Agree strongly 43 % How would enclosed waiting areas effect your ridership? Definitely ride less often Definitely ride more 0% often 20% ` Wou{d have no effect 58% Might ride more often 22% , , . . I ~ How wouId covered waiting areas effect ~ ~ your ridership? Might ride less often Definitely ride ~ ~ mpre often 17% !1 Might ride more often Would .have no 23% effect 60% How would improved waiting areas et'fect your ridership? Might ride less Definitely ride often more often 0% 17% ~ Might ride more often Would have no 23% effect 6096 . . . How would buses running earlier in the morning effect your ridership? Might ride less Definitely ride often more often 0% 15% Would have no Might ride more effect often 59% 26% How wouid buses running more duriag mid day effect your ridership? Definitely ride more often 17% Would have no Might ride more effect often 5896 25% . . . . How would more egpress buses along routes effect your ridership? Might ride less often V4'ould have no 196 Would definitely effgct ride more often 32% ~ 32% ~ ~ S Might ride more often 3596 How would buses between specific destinations effect your ridership? MiAht ride less often WoUd have na 0% Would defirritely effect ride more often 3396 35% Might ride more often 32% ~ , How would buses running more during rush hour effect ~ your ridership? ~ Might ride less often pefinitely ride ~ % more often 26% Would have no effect ' ,4496 = Might ride more often 29% How would a park and ride effect your ridership? Definitely ride more often 19% ~ - 4 -~k 1 ~ '~J M1'_~ Might ride more often Would have no 19% effect 62 % ~ tb ,i ~ , I f LENGTH OF STAY 1992\93-1993\94 ~ 120000 ~ I ~ ~ ~ 100000 ~ ~ ' goooo , soooo - ~ , i ~ 40000 , i rvd, 20000 a+ ~ ~ 1992\93 ~ 0 1A N M tA cO t- 0o Q~ IA ~ r 1993\94 U~ c~ t~ ao o ~ ch ~ M U) ~ ~ ~ NOVEMBER LENGTH OF STAY-VILLAGE/LIONSHEAD sooo 7000 saoo 5000 ' 4000 I 3000 20001I 1000 ~1; . O 2_3 2 3'4 4-5 • ~ 5-6 6-7 7-8 01992 8-9 9 11- ¦ 1sss " 13 '3- ~ 1s- 24 ~ DECEMBER LENGTH OF STAY-VILLAGElLIONSHEAD 45000 40000 35000 ~ 30000 25000 20000 15000 , 10000 ~ ,aY r ~r~ 5000" ' la t ~ •C I I O 0- 1.5 ~2 2-3 3-4 ~ 4-5 5-6 ~7 . ~ 1992 7-8 8-9 9- 11- 01993 11 13 ~ 5 25- 24 I JANUARY LENGTH OF STAY COMPARISON- VILLAGE/LIONSHEAD , aoooo 35000 30000 I 25000~,j 20000 ro,4~ 15000 ioodt} -j i j ~e'•`:.:.. 5000 0 05 2-3 2 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 _ 7-8 8-9 9- . ~ J-93 11 13 13- 15 15- ~ Jan-94 24 , I i i I ~ i I FEBRUARY LENGTH OF STAY-VILLAGE/LIONSHEAD , ~ ~ i ~ ~ 35000 I , ~ I 30000 ~ 25000 I 20000 15000 ~a 10000 ~a cpde ~ry:rl,7P': 5000-~ \^t.ajx O 0- 1. 5 ~ .5'2 2-3 ¦ 1933 3-4 4-5 5-6 ' ¦ 1994 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-11 11-13 13-15 ' 15-24 TOWN OF -VAI L 6-9 PARKING STRUCTUR$ SURVEY What is your resident status? otner s% Year round 34% . . • Guest/visitor 3996 Seasonal 21% Did the 3 hours of free parking from 6:00pm to 9:00pm influence you to park at the structare? NO 28% , - ~ YES 72% Would you have come into town and used the structure with 1 1/2 6ours free parking? NO . . 4696 ~ = + - t YES 54% How many people are in your party? MORE THAN ONE FOUR 8% 25% I _ TWO 35% FOUR 21% THREE 11% What did you do during your stay in Vail? OTHER BUStNESS g% 3% COCKTAILS . : . . EAT 18% 4196 ~ iY- _ ~e¢• SHOP 3096 How much did your party spend dining or drinking? More than $250 , 19% 825450 ~ 29% t $200-5250 9% ` - 51004200 5504100 22% 21 % TOWrT OF VAIL PASS(ENGER SURVEY What is your resident status? Other Seasonal ~ % 21% , . . . - ; VisitorlGuest 42% ~ µ -y J 3. 1 h Year round 36% How did you learn about the TOV free shuttle? 4% 2% 10% ~ Local radio/TV/Newpaper 3% 5% ~ Hotel staff _ 4% 2% ~ Information booths ? TOV employees ~ &ochures ¦ Ski Company 7096 ~ Friend/Personal knowledge ¦ Other How do you rate the TOV bus driver safety? 3% 28 /O ~ = s - ~ K .,_x . ~ Exellent ~ Good ~ Average 70% ? Poor ~ How do you rate the readability of bus schedules and maps Average Poor N/A 7% 2% 3% Excellent Good 33% 55% How do you rate the availa6ility of bus schedules and maps? Poor N/A Average 3cX, 796 2% , - . ~ , Good Excelient 32% - f I 56% How do you rate the awareness of ADA Paratransit bus service7 Excellent 20% N/A 4196 . . . , _ ~ J Good 20% Poor Average 6% 13% How do you rate the availability of bus stops? Average PO°r 8% 2% ~ , i Excellent 50% A C 9- ; GOOd r40% How long have you regularly used the TOV buses? More than 6 years First time 18% 12% , Less than 1 month 3-6 years 1896 1196 - 1-3 years 1-3 months 1 2 % 16% 6-12 months 3-6 months 4% 9% - How likely is it that you will continue to ride the bus? Somewhat likely Not vsry likely 6% i Very likely 93 % How did you get to this bus? 1 OA3% 5% 1% 9% Walked less than 3 blocks Walked 3 or more blocks , ~ Was driven to bus stop _ ? Drove to bus stop Transfened from another bus 82 % ~ Other ~ How do you rate the bus service reliability? Agree somewhat DOn't really agree 9% ~ - ' ~ Agree very strongly , ~ ` - 48% = - - s - x Agree strongly " 42 % Would you agree that TOV buses are convenient? Agree somewhalp°n't reaily agree 7% a% - ~ Agree strongly Agree very strongly 3596 56% Do you agree that taking the bus is as fast as going by car? Don't agree at all 7% Don't really agree -~--m°~°'-'"-"~---•-~ Agree very strongly 17% 30% \ Agree somewhat Agres strongly 27% 19% Do you agree that TOV drivers are safe? Agree eomewhat DO^'t °gr" at °u 8% ~ `r° ~ ~a Agrae very etrort9lY 62% ~ - Apree strongly = ~4096 ,~~r ; . ~ TOV buses rua frequently Don't reaNy agree Agree sancwhst 496 15% AWe veiy sv«wiv 43% °;yJ - -Y AgWree stronyly 38% TOV drivers are friendly? Agree somewhatDon't reaily agree 9% 0% ~ Agree strongiy Agree very strongiy 3596 56% Do you agree that TOV buses are comfortable? Don't really agree Agree somewhat ~ % 15% Agree very stron8ly 41% E~ e . ~r Agree strongly 43 % How would enclosed waitiag areas effect your ridership? Definitely ride less often Definitely ride more 0% often 20% Would have no effect 58% Might ride more often 22% , ~ . How would covered waiting areas effect your ridership? Might ride less often Definitely ride 0% more often 17% . , Might ride more often Would have no 23% effect 60% How would improved waiting areas effect your ridership? Might ride less Definitely ride often . 0% more often 1796 Might ride more often Would have no 23% effect 60% . . How would buses running earlier in the ~ morning effect your ridersh.ip? ~ 1 Might ride less Definitely ride often more often 0% 15% Would have no Might ride more effect often 59% 26% How would buses running more during mid day effect your ridership? Definitely ride more often 1796 Would have no Might ride more effect often 58% 25% ~ • Y How would more egpress 6uses along routes effect your ridership? Might ride less often Would have no 1% Would definitely effect ride more often 3296 329b , Might ride more often 35% How would buses between specific destinations effect your ridership? Mipht ride Isss often Would have na 0% Would definitely effect ride more often 3396 35% _ ~ ~y ~ ~ Might ride more often 32% . . ~ _ - - How would bases running more daring rush hour effect your ridership? Mighi ride less often pefinitely ride ~ % more often 2696 Would have no effect ~ 44% Might ride more often 29% How would a park and ride effect your ridership? Definitely ride more often 19% ~ ~ Might ride more ohen Would have no 19% efft:ct 62 g6 - - - - _ _ _ - _ _ r ~ LENGTH OF STAY 1992193-1993\94 120000 ~ 100000 aoooo ~ ~ soooo , ~ ~ 40000 - , I ~ 20000 ji 1952\83 0 ~ oP rn ~ co ~n ~ ~ ~ 1993\94 Ch ~ ~ o ~ ~ I NOVEMBER LENGTH OF STAY-VILLAGE/LIONSHEAD sooo 7000 sooo 5000 4000 3000 ~ I Zaoo-~ 1000 ~ 0 0- 1.5- 1.5 2 2_3 3-4 4-5 ~~p r a~ 5-~ 6-7 7-8 8-9 0 1982 9- 11- i ¦ 1993 11 13 13- ~ 15- 24 DECEMBER LENGTH OF STAY-VILLAGE/LIONSHEAD 45000 40000 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 ~ 10000 5000 ~ ° ~5 1.5- 2-3 2 3-4 4-5~ f I 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 _ ¦ 19 9- 11- 01993 . 1t 13 ~ 5 25- 24 ~ JANUARY LENGTH OF STAY COMPARISON- VILLAGElLIONSHEAD i aoooo ~ 35000 30000 ~ 25000-,Il t~;• I 20000 15000 7 ` 10000 ~I saoa Q ~5 1.5- 2-3 2 3'4 4-5 5-6 6-; 7-8 - i ~ 8-9 s- Jan-93 ` 11 ~ 3 13- 15- ~ ~ Jan-94 , ~ 5 24 ~ ~ FEBRUARY LENGTH OF STAY-VILLAGE/LIONSHEAD 35000 30000 , 250001; 20000 15000 ( „ i 10000j. 5000-„ ~~x Rr O 0-1 . 5 1.5-2 2-3 01993 3-4 4-5 5-6 01994 6-7 ` • . .1_. 7_8 8•9 9-11 1-1 3 13-15 15-24 . : PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION February 28, 1994 AGENDA Proiect Orientation/Lunch 10:00 a.m. Site Visits 11:00 a.m. Krogmann Wiemann Pedotto Laughing Monkey Covered Bridge Cornice Building Kirsch Drivers: Randy and Jim Public Hearinq 2:00 p.m. 1. A request for a variance for required parking to be located off-site for a single family residence located at 2642 Cortina Lane/Lot 6, Block B, Vail Ridge. Applicant: Hans Wiemann Planner: Randy Stouder 2. A request for a side and rear setback variance to allow for an expansion to the existing residence locafed at 2757 Davos Trail/Lot 1, Block F, Vail Das Schone 1 st Filing. Applicant: Juergen Krogmann and Monica Roth Planner: Randy Stouder 3. A request for a worksession for a major CCI exterior alteration to allow for the redevelopment of the Covered Bridge Building tocated at 227 Bridge Street/Lots C and D and a part of Lot B, Block 5-B, Vail Village 1 st Filing. Applicant: Hillis of Snowmass, Inc. and East West Partners Planner: Mike Mollica 4. A request for a worksession for a proposed minor subdivision located at 4316 Streamside Circle WesULots 2 and 3, Block 4, Bighorn 4th Addition. Applicant: Walter Kirsch Planner: Randy Stouder 1 4 ' ~i 5. A request for an SDD to allow for the redevelopment of the Cornice Building and a ' conditional use for the off-site relocation of three existing employee housing units, located at 362 Vail Valley Drive and more specifically described as follows: A paA ot Tract "B" and a part of Mill Creek Road, Vail Village. First Filing, County ot Eagle, State of Colorado, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Nonheast corner ot Vail Village, First Filing; thence North 79'46'00" West along the Southerly line of U.S. Highway No. 6 a distance of 367.06 feet to the Northeast comer o1 said Traq 'B'; thenc'e South 10114'00` Wesi along the Easterly line of said Tract 'B"; a distance ot 198.31 teet to the Southeasterly corner ot said Tract "B"; thence North 79046'00" West along the Soulherly line of said Traci °B' a distance of 100.00 feet to the true point ot beginning thence north 09110'07" West a distance of 41.67 teet; thence South 88°27'11° West a distance ot 75.21 teet; thence South 27°13'37" East of distance ot 77.37 teet; thence North 57024'00" East a distance ot 55.11 1eet, more or less to the true point o1 beginning. Applicant: David Smith ' Planner: Jim Curnutte 6. A request for a minor subdivision and to rezone a tract from Primary/Secondary Residential to Low Density Multi-Family, located at 2850 Kinnickinnick Road/more specifically described as follows: A parcel of land in the Southwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 5 South, Range 81 West ot the 611h Principal Meridian, more particularly descrbed as follows: Beginning at a point whence a brass cap set tor a witness comer for the West Ouarter ot said Section 14, bears (North 29 degrees 28 minutes 51 seconds West, 1073.08 feet Deed) (Nonh 43 Degrees 15 minutes 02 seconds Wesi, 915.96 feet Measured); Thence North 74 degrees OS minutes 19 seconds East, 10.76 feet; Thence 183.62 feet along the arc of a curve to the rlght which are subtends a chord bearing North 88 degrees 12 minutes 30 seconds East, 181.76 teet; Thence South 77 degrees 40 minutes 21 seconds East, 62.771ee1; Thence 147.43 teet along the arc o1 a curve to the left which are subtends a chord bearing North 86 degrees 36 minutes 77 seconds East, 145.60 feer Thence Nonh 70 degrees 52 minutes 55 seconds East, 406.55 feel; Thence 54.10 feet along the arc of a curve to the right which are subtends a chord bearing South 47 degrees 20 minutes 37 seconds East, 44.20 feet; Thence South 14 degrees 25 minutes 50 seconds WesL 110.51 feet; Thence South 68 degrees 18 minutes 91 seconds West, 320.00 teet; Thence North 19 degrees 07 minutes 05 seconds West, 50.00 feet; Thence South 77 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds West, 160.18 teet; Thence South 10 degrees 53 minutes 33 seconds West, 36.48 teet: ~ Thence North 87 degrees 40 minutes 06 seconds West, 337.72 feet; Thence (North 11 degrees 52 minutes 13 seconds East, 130.00 feet Deed) North 11 degrces 55 minutes 31 seconds Easl, 129.75 feet Measured) to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Bearing from G.L.O. record for South halt of Sedion line be[ween Sections 14-15. (G.L.O. record South Ot degrees 30.2 minutes East) (South Ot degrees 38 minutes 32 seconds East Measured) • Applicant: Juanita I. Pedotto Planner: Andy Knudtsen 7. A request for a major CCI exterior alteration for the Laughing Monkey to allow an addition to the south side of the Creekside Building located at 223 East Gore Creek Drive/a part of Tract A, Block 5-B, Vail Village 1 st Filing. Applicant: Jose Guzman Planner: Andy Knudtsen 8. A request for a variance from Section 18.69.040 (Development Restricted) of the Vail Municipal Code to allow for the construction of buildings on slopes greater than 40% located at 4335 Bighorn Road/Block 3, Bighorn 3rd Filing. Applicant: Michael Lauterbach/BAB Partnership Planner: Jim Curnutte TABLED TO MARCH 14, 1994 2 a 9. A request for a variance to allow fora 6 foot fence located in the front setback located at 5118 Gore Circle/Lot 3, Block 3, Bighorn 5th Addition. Applicant: Robert Schonkwiler Planner: Randy Stouder TABLED TO MARCH 14, 1994 10. A request for a wall height variance and driveway slope variance to allow for a driveway to exceed 10% located at 2445 Garmisch Drive/Lots 10 and 11, Block H, Vail das Schone 2nd Filing. Applicant: Steve Sheridan and Adam Szpiech Planner: Andy Knudtsen TABLED TO MARCH 14, 1994 11. Approve minutes from February 14, 1994 PEC meeting. 12. Appoint Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for PEC. 3 lU 5 9•1• 9~ TOWN OF VAIL PZTBLIC LISRARY TWO ISSUES TO ADDRESS: LIBRARY BEING OPEN ON HOLIDAYS LIBRARY BEING OPEN ADDITIONAL H4URS TO.: Annie FR: Susan and Janine Date: Feb 16. 1994 RE.: Holiday Schedule 1993 Enclosed is the information you requested on days the library was closed for 1993. January 1 Friday May 31 Monday July 4 Sunday Sept 6 Moaday Nov 25 ThursdaX Dec 24 Friday Dec 25 Saturday Dec 26 Library Open House... vail Valley Citizen of the Year Holiday's we were not closed on included: New Year's Eve President's Day Martin Luther King.Day Good Friday , Easter • Colorado Day Election Day Average Nu;rnber Qf Users Per Day Per Haur. ~ 50.0 ; 45.0 ~ 40.0 - z Mon 42.2 a 35.0 - ~ Tu e 44. 9; ~ 30.0 - Wed 43.$ Tfiu 36.8 LO 25.0 Fri 47.3 ~ - ~ 3at 46.1; ~ 20,0 - Sun 49.0 ~ ~ Based u,pon four mQnth sample W 15.0 - June, July, August 1993 d ~ a 10.0 - 5,0 - 0.0 fJlon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Average Number Of Patrons Per Hour 65.0 55.0 N 0 45.0 ~ , m a 0 35.0 ' ~ d E m 25.0 z 15.0 5.0 9- 10- 11- 12- 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 10 11 12 1 Hours ¦ October ~ November • December Hours Oct-93 Nov-93 Dec-93 Total 9-10 24.3 21.9 18.6 21.6 10-11 46.3 52.7 45.6 48.2 11-12 52.1 61.0 46.7 53.3 12-1 52.8 55.5 43.8 50.7 1-2 50.6 61.4 44.4 52.1 2-3 52.6 64.2 40.8 52.6 3-4 51.0 61.3 47.0 53.1 4-5 47.6 53.2 47.3 49.4 5-6 36.8 39.6 35.0 37.2 6-7 28.6 32.9 30.3 30.6 . 7-8 21.8 24.0 30.9 25.6 13.0 13.3 19.5 15.2 E8-9 ota l,.. 39.8 45.1 37,5 40.8 • LIBRARY HOURS OF OPERATION MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN 9:00 A M 10:00 A M 12:00 PM - 1:00 P M 5:00 P M = = 5:30 P M = = 6:00 P M 8:00 P M 9:00 P M A D P V A D P V A D P V A D P V A D P V A D P V A D P. V TOTAL WEEKLY HOURS: 58HRS A=AVON 70 HRS D = DURANGO 70 HRS P = PITKIN 68 HRS V = VAIL MILL LEVY: 2.750 AVON (Eagle Library District) 3.026 DOUGLAS COUNTY LIBRARY 3.106 JEFFERSON COUNTY LIBRARY 1 MILL OF TOV PROPERTY - 353,166 August 93 attendance 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total 1 64 52 36 41 793 2 37 78 91 63 77 71 52 78 62 51 60 36 756 3 32 64 57 81 75 58 66 55 49 35 32 22 626 4 43 72 71 69 79 69 65 58 42 51 58 79 696 5 25 39 21 41 63 70 67 69 45 34 29 33 536 " 6 45 75 88 68 50 62 57 52 39 536 7 49 31 56 62 73 47 64 382 8 76 65 63 60 264 9 32 47 58 65 58 45 39 55. 49 45 17 19 529 10 28 49 63 66 71 88 78 58 42 37 35 21 636 11 56 48 39 71 65 84 89 61 47 32 24 16 632 12 15 19 16 39 75 81 71 49 48 35 32 79 499 13 37 45 60 70 81 76 64 46 37 516 14 48 59. 65 54 49 51 49 " 375 15 62 61 49 34 206 16 51 61 62 45 34 28 26 24 31 24 22 19 427 17 42 63 73 46 58 73 50 72 53 33 38 21 622 18 35 64 78 77 66 58 47 38 29 31 25 19 567 19 41 48 67 60 68 75 72 61 40 25 24 12 593 20 33 68 76 71 79 68 70 58 30 553 21 19 25 28 33 34 49 42 230 22 35 29 40, 35 139 23 46 52 38 29 28 31 40 46 42 34 29 27 442 24 26 23 29 68 54 48 64 43 34 32 33 24 478 25 30 52 54 59 71 55 57 32 39 25 19 11 504 26 48 41 29 52 64 51 48 49 34 29 33 14 492 27 10 39 55 56 66 54 46 52 63 441 28 42 57 62 54 57 72 56 400 29 65 72 46 30 213 30 38 74 64 49 69 48 54 43 39 23 17 14 532 31 32 72 67 55 61 70 45 68 64 33 31 28 626 782 1351 1114281 1511 1917 1855 17201578 958 609 558 374 14641 C^ < . 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AND i ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ' ~ ' September 27, 1993 Revised December 14, 1993 ~ Revised February 25, 1994 ~ ~ P ~ ~ GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT COLORADO LAND CONSULTANTS, INC 2303 East Aartmouth Avenue 8480 East Orchard Road, Suite 2000 Englewood, CO 80110 Englewood, CO 80111 ' (303) 758-8085 (303) 770-5600 ' , 8480 E. Orchard Road Suite 2000 Englewood, Cciorado 80111 ~ (303) 770-5600 FAX (303) 770-2349 ~i~1~ Colorado ~ 1 ~ tand Pianning/Engineering/Land Surveying Consultants, Inc. Landscape Architecture ' February 25, 1994 Mr. Jim Curnutte, Town Planner Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 _ ' Re: Trappers Run - Resubmittal of Preliminary Plan & Environmental Impact Report ' Dear Jim: ' On behalf of Gateway Development Company, Colorado Land Consultants, Inc. submits this Resubmittal for Trappers Run Preliminary Plan and Environmental Impact Report. ' This resubmittal responds to written comments received by Staff and outside referral agencies, previous Planning Commission study sessions comments, and neighborhood ' comments. This resubmittal has been bound into a revised document which incorporates the , revised plans and supporting reports and studies for the current proposed development. ' A summary section has also been incorporated into this resubmittal highlighting the Environmental Impacts, the Proposed Mitigation and any alternatives which may have been considered. ' This resubmittal completes our application and submittal requirements for Preliminary Plan Application. We are available to respond to any questions you may have ' concerning this Application and we would request that this Application be scheduled for a formal Planning Commission hearing. ' Respectfully submitted, COLORADO ND CONSULTANTS, INC. ~ Steven E. Wilson ' President SEW:dIp ' , An affiliate of Civil Land Consultants, Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS , , - Page No. 1. Summary ' A. Project Location and Proposal S-1 - S-8 B. Environmentallmpacts/Proposed M itigatio n /Alternatives considered C. Irreversible Impacts ' II. Written Comments from Agencies and Responses to Those Comments ' A. Comments received (sequentially numbered in the left hand margin to responses) C-1 - C-23 B. Responses R-1 - R-24 lication A-1 , III. APP, ' IV. Preliminary Plans (reduced to 8 1/2 x 11) Full and half size Preliminary Plans submitted to the Department of Community Development only - Sheets 1- 23. , A. Boundary & Topographic Survey P-1 B. Preliminiary Plot Plan P-2 ' C. Slope & Disturbance Plan P-3 D. Preliminary Utility Plan P-4 E. Preliminary Erosion Control Plan P-5 ' F. Construction Staging Plan P-6 G. Cortina Lane Widening Plan P-7 H. Conceptual Drainage Plan P-8 ' I. Plan View Wire Frame . P-9 J. Bid's Eye View Wire Frame P-10 K. Plant Communities P-11 ' L. Revegetation Plan P-12 M. Preliminary Landscape Plan P-13 N. Preliminary Landscape Plan P-14 ' O. Preliminary Landscape Plan P-15 P. Preliminary Landscape Plan P-16 0. Tiered Wall/Landscape Cross-Sections P-17 ' R. Tiered Wall/Landscape Cross-Sections P-18 S. Profile Trappers Run P-19 T. Profile Trappers Run - P-20 ' ' ' , U. Profile Trappers Run and Trappers Circle P-21 V. Street Cross-Sections P-22 , W. Aerial Overlay Plan P-23 ' V. StudBes and Reports A. Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis E-1 - E-23 ~ B. Traffic Impact Study T-1 - T-18 C. Air Quality AQ-1 - AQ-9 D. Water Resources W-1 - W-9 , E. Vegetation and Wetlands VW-1 - VW-10 F. Wildlife WL-1 - WL-19 G. Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation G-1 - G-33 ' H. Engineering and Geotechnical Hazard Study GH-1 - GH-17 1. Rockfall and Debris Flow Analysis RD-1 - RD-27 J. Design Guidelines DG-1 - DG-8 , K. View Studies/Computer Simulation VS-1 - VS-16 , VI. Appendices ~ Appendix A Adjacent Owner Properry List BLM Road Easement ' Title Report Conceptual Architectural Bridge Design & Cutsheet Keystone Retainmg Wall System Brochure ' Appendix B Authors and Principal Contributors to the ~ Environmental Impact Report Appendix C - Agency Letters ' Department of the Army - Corps of Engineers Upper Eagle Valley Consolidated Sanitation District Public Service Company of Colorado ' Holy Cross Electric Association, Inc. U.S. West Communications , Appendix D Trappers Run EIR, September 27, 1993 - On File with Town of Vail Community Development I ' Trappers Run EIR, December 14, 1993 - On File with Town of Vail Community Development , ' SUMMARY SECTION I t~ ~ r ~ ~ ~¦r ~ ~ ~ r ~ ~ ~ ¦r ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I PROJECT SUMMARY ' Trappers Run Subdivision is being developed by Mr. Gary Arthur of Gateway Development, Inc. ' Trappers Run Subdivision is located in the northwestern most portion of the Town of Vail, Lots 16, 19, and 21, Section 14, Township 5 South, Range 81 West of the 6th Principal Meridian. It has been commonly known in the past as the Ulbrich property. It is ' bordered on the north and northeast by White River National Forest; on the east by Vail Ridge Subdivision; on the south by a portion of I-70 and White River National Forest and on the west by White River National Forest. ' TraPPers Run Subdivision is apProximatetY 48 acres in size and is zoned Hillside Residential, allowing for the development of single family dwelling units at no more than ~ two dwellings per buildable acre. ' Trappers Run Subdivision consists of 30 lots on 31 buildable acres. The lots will range in size from 0.5 acres to 1.47 acres, with the average lot size being 0.81 acres. All lots mcorporate a minimum of 0.5 acres of contiguous buildable area at a slope of 40% or less ' and allow, per the proposed Plat Restrictions, a Gross Residential Floor Area (G. R. F.A.) that has a maximum limit equal to the amount buildable on a 0.5 acre site. ' The open space dedication of Trappers Run Subdivision is 17.0 acres and will remain undeveloped. ' Access to Trappers Run Subdivision is via the extension of Cortina Lane from within the adjacent Vail Ridge Subdivision. Cortina Lane, Trappers Road and Trappers Circle create approximately one mile of new roadway system within the new subdivision. This new ~ roadway system will be built as public roads and meet all of the Town of Vail design regulations. In addition, a small portion of existing Cortina Lane will be widened and improved. ~ Utilities to serve Trappers Run exist in the adjacent Vail Ridge Subdivision and will be extended to serve this development. All of the utilities, except water, have adequate ~ capacity. An enhancement of the water system is proposed to provide service to Trappers Run as well as to enhance the existing water system serving other portions of the Town of Vail. ~ The accompanying plans, studies and rePorts Provide in dePth details of the proposed development of Trappers Run, analyze environmental impacts and proposed mitigation ' measures, discuss alternatives which have been considered in the development of Trappers Run and any irreversible impacts created by the development. ' ' ' S-1 , ~ A. ECONOMIC AIVD FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS ' Summarv The Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis has analyzed project related revenue , and taxes, project related service expenditures and cost benefits and concludes that the development of Trappers Run will financially benefit the Community. ~ Economic and Fiscal Impacts The fiscal analysis indicates that the proposed development will generate town 1 revenues in excess of expenses thereby reducing the cost of municipal government for existing residents. The project's high per unit properry valuations will result in higher assessed value, and thus the prospect of lower mill levys in ~ order to recover the same amount of revenue. The initial sale and resale of upscale real estate will generate a positive income stream from real estate transfer taxes, and it is expected that seasonal use will provide strong retail safes and lift , ticket tax receipts. Consideration of Analysis ~ Im t Anal sis is based on a ortion of the site bein The Economic and Fiscal pac y p g full-time residences and the remaining residences as being part-time with a full build out of 30 residences. The assumption of all full time residency was not analyzed. Irreversible Impacts ~ The irreversible impact based on the economical and fiscal aspects are additional costs for maintenance of streets, additional snow removal, additional fire, police, and ambulance services to the site and general administration operations; ~ however, the project will be paying its full share of these costs. ' B. TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY Summarv ~ The traffic impact study evaluated the impacts of the proposed Trappers Run Development on site, the adjacent Vail Ridge Subdivision, and at the four-way stop ~ intersection at the North Frontage Road and Chamonix Road. It concludes that the development of Trappers Run will result in a minor increase to the total volume of traffic using the 4-way stop intersection (less than 2%), the level of service on ~ Cortina Lane will be good and that the proposed roadway system within the subdivision is adequate. r ~ S_2 ' ' Environmental Impacts ' The environmental impacts from the development result in a temporary increase of construction traffic during the construction of the development and an overall increase in traffic through the existing Vail Ride Subdivision. An increase in the ~ traffic is also directly related to Air Quality, and that impact has been addressed in the Air Quality Report. , Alternatives Considered Site access alternatives to Trappers Run were considered at Arosa Drive and via ~ an extension of the North Frontage Road; however, were abandoned, due to environmental impacts to the ephemeral stream, vegetation and visual corridor, as well as the inability to meet Town of Vail Design. Regulations on street grades. Access alternates were also considered at Davos Trail, however, extreme elevation , differences and environmental impacts made this alternate unacceptable also. , Proposed Miti ac~ The existing Cortina Lane in Vail Ridge Subdivision will be partially widened along ' the north side to create a street width meeting Town standards. The consideration of caretaker units has been eliminated, therefore, limiting any future increase in traffic, and if the Town of Vail would change its policy regarding signalization, the ' level of service at the 4-way intersection would be improved. Irreversible Impacts w The irreversible impacts will be that there is an increase in traffic produced from the , development of this Subdivision. The increase in traffic is minor compared to the traffic that already exists in this area, and a good level of services will be maintained. ~ C. AIR QUALITY ! Summarv , The Air Quality Study has determined that the primary impact will be during the construction phase of the project and that through the implementation of proper mitigation measures should have minimal impact. Secondary impacts will result ' from individual home heating, vehicular traffic and sanding of streets, again resulting in only minimal impact. , , ~ ~ S-3 ' Environmental Impacts The impact on air quality will be increased traffic producing pollutants and ' emissions, construction equipment emissions and activities, house heating and fireplaces, and the sanding of streets. ' Proposed Miti ag tion ' During construction, dust will be mitigated by an aggressive watering plan along with restricting grading and other soil disturbing activities to periods of low wind. Stockpiled material will be watered during periods of high winds to minimize the ' opportunity for particulates to become airborne (dust), and operation of construction equipment during air inversion will be prohibited. , Heating: Emissions from gas burning fireplaces and furnaces will be mitigated by allowing only EPA approved, highly efficient units to be installed in the development's houses. ' Traffic: While emissions from automobiles are not likelY to have a significant impact on the ambient air quality of the site, emissions will be minimized through ' various procedural traffic controls and limiting the speed of residential traffic is an effective control to reduce potential particulate emissions associated with street ' sanding. Irreversible Impacts . ' There will be additional traffic and housing emissions produced from development of this site and construction activities will have only a temporary impact on air ' quality. ° , D. WATER RESOURCES ~ Summarv The Water Resources Study evaluated the impacts of Erosion, Drainage, and ' Water Quality and concludes that these impacts can be mitigated through proper design and impacts will be minimal or insignificant. ' Environmental Impact The Development of Trappers Run will temporarily create increased runoff and ' sedimentation, a potential for erosion during the construction phase of the project. Long term impacts are fine sediment deposition and elevated mineral concentrations in the water courses. ~ ~ S-4 ' ' Alternatives Considered ' The impacts of erosion during construction will be present regardless in any alternative; however, two alternatives were considered for improving the long term Y quality of the run-off. One approach is the construction of a , filtration/sedimentation pond on the south-end of the project site. However, this solution does not address the water quality of the ephemeral stream. The alternative that is being proposed is the construction and maintenance of three ' sedimentation tanks at the low points of the street system. These wiN release a "cleaner" run-off into the on-site and off-site water courses thus mitigating the irreversible impact of development on this site. ' Proposed Miti ay tion ' Temporary mitigation includes the implementation of an Erosion Control plan with measures including sediment retention ponds, interception swales with straw bales during the construction phase of the project. While permanent mitigation ' measures .would involve installation of curbs with gutter in conjunction with roadside ditches, installation of sedimentation tanks, construction of inlets and pipe with outfalls by the ephemeral stream. At the pipe outfall(s) energy dissipators (i.e. ' rip-rap) will be placed to control possible erosion and the revegetation and landscaping of disturbed areas. ' Irreversible Impacts Irreversible impacts of this project will be increased storm water flows to Gore ~ Creek, with possibly a higher sediment load and elevated mineral concentrations. These impacts will be minimal and insignificant. , E. VEGETATION & WETLANDS , Summarv The Vegetation & Wetlands Study determined that Trappers Run can be developed ' in a manner that respects the vegetation and wetlands with minimal impacts. Environmental Impact ' The impacts include the loss of trees, shrubs, and vegetation. ' Alternatives Considered Alternative street alignments were designed and evaluated for their impacts on , vegetation/wetlands. It was determined that the Cortina access and alignment had the least impact on coniferous trees (11 % of all coniferous trees will be removed) and riparian vegetation along the ephemeral stream. ' 1 S_5 ~ ' Proposed MitiQation ' The impacts of construction has been mitigated through the avoidance of major trees and tall shrubs, whenever possible. A revegetation landscape program that incorporates native trees, shrubs, wildflowers and grasses and taking the planting ~ program one step further, the plant species have been chosen and sited on the basis of moisture regimes, exposure, slope steepness and soil texture. Also existing trees that are transplantable will be relocated. ' Irreversible Impacts - ' There will be irretrievable losses to vegetation where construction of facilities preclude revegetation. Although vegetation losses would occur, no rare, threatened or endangered species would be affected since none exist on the site. ' F. WILDLIFE ' Summar 'The Wildlife Investigation points out that the impacts on wildlife as a result of this proposed development are similar to those created by other residential and commercial developments in the Vail Valley. Development can take place when ' considerations are made for the reduction of wildlife conflicts. ' Environmental Vmpacts The impacts include a reduction in habitat, increase in predator/human contact and, in this particular case, a conflict between the existing deer fences and ! proposed houses and streets. However, due to the vast extent of the surrounding wildlife habitat, the impacts reflect a small component of the total impact that has _ ~ already occurred in the Vail Valley. Alternatives Considered ' In an effort to maintain the fragile riparian habitat and understory vegetation along the ephemeral stream, alternative street alignments were analyzed with the current 1 alignment having the least amount of impact. The incorporation of buffer zones on the perimeter of the project was reviewed and it was determined that the topography, vegetation, and siting of the residences work in concert to provide an ' effective wildlife buffer zone. Proposed Miti ag tion , Miti9ation of these impacts can be accomplished through: the realignment of the deer fence and maintenance of the gates; the incorporation of indigenous plant , ~ S-6 ~ , materials in the landscaping program; the maintenance of the understory vegetation which offers cover and food for the birds and smali mammals; , restrictions on the movements of household pets; and consideration in the storage of garbage. ' Irreversible Impacts The irreversible impacts on wildlife habitat will include the permanent lose of 1 habitat, human intrusion upon the wildlife population and the disturbance of the mule deer and elk migration routes. ~ G. PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ' Summarv The Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation indicates that the site can be developed ~ with ,the implementation of proper engineering design and construction methods. Environmental Impacts ' Environmental im acts from the construction of the roadwa s will roduce stee p Y p p ' slopes, requiring retaining walls and the removal of trees and vegetation. ProQosed Mitigation ' Steep slopes will be revegetated and retaining wall designed to reduce the impact on slopes. Further Geotechnical studies will be accomplished to provide adequate ' slopes and retaining wall stability. The landslide area can be dewatered and through proper design of foundation and footings, houses can be built in this area. ~ H. ENGINEERING AND GEOLOGIC HAZARD STUDY ' Summarv The Engineering and Geologic Hazard Study indicates that most of the Trappers ~ Run property appears to be free of existing geology-related hazards, but roads and buildings should be constructed in a manner sensitive to geologic conditions to avoid destabilizing the steep slopes on which the structures and ancillary facilities ' are to be constructed. ~ . ' ~ S-7 ' ~ Environmental lmpacts The environmental impact from the development of this project will produce steep slopes that will have trees and vegetation removed and rock areas disturbed along the roadways, driveways, and house sites. , Proposed Mitigation , Steep slopes will be revegetated and retaining walls designed to reduce the impact on the slopes. Further geotechnical work will be required to define unstable areas and provide slope and wall designs. Landslide areas will be properly dewatered, ' outcroppings defined and proper engineering designed for the adequate stabilization needed. ' I. ROCKFALL AND DEBRIS ANALYSIS ~ The Rockfall and Debris Analysis indicates that rockfall hazards in the proposed development are not a problem and that a debris flow would not affect any future homes in the development. , , J. DESIGN GUIDELINES The Design Guidelines have been developed as a useful tool for the establishment ~ of criteria which are more restrictive than currently exist in present codes and ordinances. These help to create our objective of the development of a"Quality Community." I K. VIEW STUDIESfCOMPUTER SIMULATION ' Computer enhanced photographs providing simulated views and 3-D computer images have been prepared to illustrate the proposed project and help provide a , more visual understanding. These are not exact representations to the smallest of detail, but do provide an accurate impression of the proposal. ' , , ~ 1 S-8 ~ ~ m z , The following written comments on pages C-1 through C-31 were received from various 0 O agencies in response to previous submittals. All comments have been included in their 3 ~ entirety and have been sequentially numbered in the left had margin to correlate with 3 the responses provided on pages R-1 through R-24. m Z Written Comments Received ~ 1 ~ 1. Department of Community Development - Jim Curnutte, > C) , January 12, 1994. Z 2. Department of Public Works & Transportation - Greg Hall, January 7, 1994. n 3. Department of Community Development, Russell Forrest, January 7, 1994. D ~ Z 4. Department of Public Works & Transportation - Todd Oppenheimer, January 4, 0 1994. ~ m ~ cn 5. Town of Vail Fire Department - Michael McGee, a December 27, 1993. 0 Z ~ rn U) , O -q _ , O U) m ~ 0 0 ic , m z ~ 1 N ~ m 1 0 4 O / Z ATTACHMENT ;~1 ' 4IL TO1~V1V OF ' 75 South Frontage Road Department o,f Corrirrtuniry Developutent Yail, Colorado 81657 , 303-479-21381479-2139 FAX 303-479-2452 ~ January 12, 1994 ~ Mr. Gary Arthur, President ~ Gateway Development, inc. 2303 East Dartmouth Avenue Eng(ewood, CO 801 10 ' RE: Preliminary review of amended Trappers Run Subdivision application ~ Dear Gary: Thank you for your most recent amended Trappers Run preliminary subdivision application. ' The Town of Vail Dzvelopment Review Team has completed our initial review and have determined that your application is incomplete. In order for the planning staff to adequately review the impacts of your proposed major subdivision, we request that you - respond to the following list of questions and comments. This letter identifies the lack of ~ response, or inadequate response, to the questions and comments raised in our previous - letter dated October 25, 1993 as well as, requests additional information necessary to 1 review the amendments you have made to the subdivision since our last review. This ! letter should not be construed to be a complete list of all staff comments related to the project, but rather an identification of additional information necessary for staff to adequately review your proposed preliminary subdivision application. ' Attached to this letter are additional review comments made by the Town of Vail Public Works Department, Fire Department and Environmental Health Department. We request ~ that you review and respond to each of the comments listed in these attachments. Staff would recommend that you pay special attention to completing your Environmental / fmpact Report which currently does not contain information and analysis, in sufficient 2 detail to enable the staff and Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) to assess the environmental impacts of the proposed project. Deficiencies in the EIR or base data are ' indicated in bold in order to differentiate them from other comments. ~ 3 1. Perhaps the most significant deficiency of your application is the fact that your Environmental Impact Report does not adequately address alternatives. ` . C-1 ' . . ' Various development alternatives must be evaluated throughout the Environmental Impact Repart which uitimately provide a justification to ~ 3 proceed with the preferred alternative. An "alternative" section must be added to yaur EIR which expiores, in detail, the impacts of alternative road alignments to and within the subdivision, as well as different development ~ scenarios with regard to the number of the lots. • 2. Another concern with your Environmental Impact Report is that it appears , that each of the studies prepared by your consultants were done independently af each other and not cross-referenced throughout the " document. Many of the consultants do not appear to be aware of the , identified impacts, conclusions and suggested mitigation measures contained in the other sections of the report. An example of this would include the fact that it is suggested that a substantial portion of the property be , 4 dewatered through grading and piping yet possible impacts of this procedure are not discussed in any other section of the report. Please provide a staternent from each consultant in their section which indicates that they. ' have reviewed the entire Environmental Impact Report and are aware of the effects of the proposed project as a whole. Cross-references identifying the impacts of suggested mitigation in other sections of the report should be ~ made wherever applicable. For example, it would be appropriate for the consultant doing the vegetation analysis to discuss impacts associated with the proposed dewatering of the landslide area. , 3. As mentioned in the October 25, 1993 letter, it is necessary to provide a 5 page numbering system throughout the document to allow reference to ' specific sections. Ptease number all pages in the Environmental Impact Report. 4. Staff has serious reservations concerning your decision to prohibit caretaker ~ units within the Trappers Run Subdivision. The Town encourages the provision of affordable housing whenever and wherever possible. Your proposed deletion of caretaker units in the subdivision would permanently , preclude the opportunity for future lot owners to provide reasonably sized, affordable housing units to employees in the Vail Valley. If your decision to propose the deletion of all caretaker units in Trappers Run is prompted by ' 6 your desire to reduce traffic impacts on Cortina Lane, staff would suggest that you accomplish this by reducing your proposed number of lots rather than the deletion of caretaker units. , 5. At the November 8, 1993 PEC worksession, all seven PEC members expressed concerns with the number of lots in your proposed project and ' associated environmental impacts on the Trappers Run property. Each of the members suggested a significant reduction in the number of lots you were proposing on the property (30). It is staff's opinion that your proposal to ~ eliminate the provision of caretaker units on each of the thirty lots, does not address the PEC's concerns since the road, retaining wall, and building construction impacts are virtually unchanged. The most appropriate way to ` 2 C-2 ~ address the PEC's concerns regarding density reduction is not through the 6 deletion of caretaker units but through a reduction in number of lots being ~ proposed on this property, in order to decrease environmental impacts. 6. Staff recommends that the two plat restrictions you are proposing to place ~ on the final plat be amended to eliminate plat restriction #i2 and to amend _ plat restriction #1 as follows: ~ 7 1. The development of all lots within Trappers Run Subdivision shall comply with Section 18.69.050 of the Vail Municipal Code except that the maximum GRFA allowed on each lot shall ~ be 4,781 square feet, however an additional 425 square feet of GRFA shall be allowed if a caretaker unit is constructed. , 7. As you are aware, the minimum lot area within the Hillside Residential zone district is 21,780 square feet of contiQUOUS buildable area. It does not 8 appear that all of the lots in this subdivision meet the minimum contiguous ~ buildable area requirement. Please amend the Land Use Summary on the Preliminary Plot Plan (sheet 2 of 9) to list the maximum contiguous buildable area of each of the proposed lots. This chart must be certified by a licensed ~ surveyor. 8. As suggested by the PEC, staff, and the general public at the August 9, ~ 1993 and November 8, 1993 worksessions, as well as in my letter to you dated October 25, 1993, the provision of useable open space within the 9 subdivision is very important. Although you show five open space tracts ~ within this subdivision, staff believes that for various reasons (steep slopes, lack of adequate access, etc.), these open space tracts are not in fact useable to any great degree by residents of the subdivision, their guests, or ~ the general public. 9. As previously requested and assuming you are still proposing building ~ envelopes, your preliminary plot plan must be amended to show actual building envelopes. No building envelope may be located closer than 20 feet from the lots front property line nor 15 feet from any other praperty line. ~ Please amend your design guidelines to state that all portions of proposed 10 structures must be located within building envelopes and delete the section in your design guidelines which states that 80°i6 of proposed building ~ footprints shall be located within a 45 foot radius of a building envelope's center point. The building envelopes must be staked on Site for staff to review. This information will also allow you to provide estimated driveway ~ grades for the lots. 10. It appears that the BLM (now USFS) road easement across Lot 16 is not in the actual location of the existing dirt road which extends from the end of r Cortina Lane to the west. Staff requests that you amend your Preliminary Plot Plan to provide a new public access easement in the actual location of , 3 C-3 ~ ~ ' . , . . ~ 11 I the existing dirt road. , . 11. As requested on Page 1 of the October 25, 1993 letter, please provide detailed information of the proposed 150,000 gallon water storage tank. As currently drawn on the Preliminary Utility Plan (sheet 4 of 5), your proposed ` 12 water tank is too wide to fit within the 24 foot wide access and water easement located along the northern portion of Lot 27. Please provide a letter from Upper Eagle Valley Consolidated Water and Sanitation Districts ~ stating that they have reviewed and approved your preliminary utility plan. 12. The water resources section of your Environmental Impact Report states that ~ a copy of the hydrologic analysis and the detailed drainage plan has been 13 included. However, we have not received a copy of these documents. Please provide a detailed drainage plan, hydraulic analysis and details related ~ to all proposed sediment ponds referred to in your Environmental Impact Report. ~ 13. Please provide Michael Claffey's (Army Corps of Engineers) written response to Loren Hettinger's request for a decision regarding the Corps' need for a 14 404 permit related to the proposed subdivision plans. This letter should ~ include evidence that Mr. Claffey has been provided with and has reviewed a copy of the construction drawings related to the project. 14. Please provide detailed drawings of the three storm filtration tanks as well as ~ 15 the three bridges being proposed. Your Slope and Site Disturbance Plan does not appear to accurately reflect the amount of site disturbance associated with the installation of the three bridges or the water tank.• r 1g 15. Pfease describe to whom the 24 foot wide access and water easement along I the northern property line of Lot 27 will be dedicated on the final plat. ~ 16. Your preliminary utility plan shows a number of storm water inlets which appear to dump storm water directly anto individual lots, and not within ~ platted drainage easements. Please explain this situation. In addition, the storm drains crossing Lots 22 and 28 would also appear to direct storm water onto US Forest Service and Colorado Department of Transportation ~ property. Staff wou(d discourage you from depositing storm water from Trappers Road onto adjacent properties. ' 17. Your consulting engineering geologist suggests that buildings, roads and other structural features may be built within the identified landslide area on the property and suggests that the hazard will be reduced by restabilizing the 18 landslide with appropriate grading, piping and dewatering. Please provide , construction detaiis as to how the grading, piping and dewatering of the area will be accomplished. It is likely that the proposed dewatering of a large ~ section of the Trappers Run property will have an effect on surrounding vegetation. The impact of the proposed dewatering plan must be addressed in the vegetation section of your environmenta) impact report as well as any ~ 4 C-4 i ~ . , 18 ( other section which may be impacted bY the proposed dewatering plan. ' 18. Rather than providing details of typical road cross sections at various points throughout the subdivision, staff needs to review actual cross sections of the road at all locations where one or more tiers of retaining walls are located. ~ 19 The specific design and engineering, materials and associated landscaping for the retaining walls must be specified. Additionally, please amend your plan to show retaining walls with a different symbol. Currently, the solid line ~ retaining wall symbol matches the property line symbol and are difficult to easily differentiate. All proposed retaining wall locations on the Trappers Run property must be staked on-site for staff review. ` 19. The disturbance associated with the 20 foot sewer line easement which runs 20 between Lots 3 and 4 and then heads east down the existing drainage way , to connect to Arosa Drive is not acceptable. As mentioned on previous occasions, all utility lines within the subdivision should remain within the proposed road right-of-way. ~ 20. As mentioned previously, the Town does require the undergrounding of overhead power lines whenever a property is developed or redeveloped. ~ Staff will be discussing the feasibility of undergrounding the overhead power 21 line located on Tract E with Holy Cross Electric and may require you to place money in escrow at the time of final plat to cover this cost or require that you complete this work as a part of your construction of the subdivision improvements. 21. Staff feels that the Trappers Circle intersection with Trappers Road is located , 22 too close to the existing drainage way and requests that the connection with - Trappers Road be moved further to the south. ~ 22. Please explain the purpose of the 30 foot wide access easements across the southern portion of Lots 29 and 30 and the 50 foot access easement located 23 on Lot 1. What is the maximum grade of the driveway leading to lot 1? ~ Staff believes that the environmental impacts associated with the construc- tion of bridges and long winding driveways to access the buitding envelopes on Lots 1, 29, and 30, are not acceptable. Staff would recommend that ~ these Iots be deleted as building sites. 23. On Page 5 of the traffic report it is stated that this study does not attempt to estimate construction generated traffic since this traffic is temporary and the ~impact is generally less than the traffic impact of the permanent land use. Staff disagrees with this statement and feels that construction generated ~ 24 traffic, both within the Trappers Run property and the streets leading up to it, must be taken into consideration when cietermining traffic impacts on the West Vail street system. In Table 2 on Page 8 of the traffic study, there is ~ reference to peak hour level of service a/a and b/b. Although I am sure this reference has mear~ing to a traffic consuitant, please keep in mind that this Environmental Impact Report is being reviewed by the Vail Planning and 5 ! C-5 ~ . . ~ ~ Environmental Commission, and Vaii citizens, who do not have the ~ 24 background in traffic engineering necessary to decipher such references. Please amend the document to explain this and any other references which , will not be clear to a lay person reading the document. - ~ 25 24. Please describe, in detail, the impacts on adjacent properties, associated with ( your proposed Cortina Lane improvements. r 25. Your conceptual construction staging/phasing plan must be amended to .26 include considerably more detail. Employee and construction vehicle parking areas, construction material storage areas and the sequencing of ~ construction and revegetation are all important elements of the phasing plan. Please provide a more complete construction staginglphasing plan. ~ 26. Your conceptual revegetation plan must be amended to include considerably more detail. Your plan must include specific numbers of each specie of plant 27 to be planted in the areas shown. Additionally, the revegetation plan must ~ include narrative describing the timing of the proposed revegetation throughout the construction of the subdivision improvements. ~ 27. Your design guidelines are incomplete, in staff's opinion, considering the size and potential impacts of this proposed development. Staff would recommend that you obtain a copy of the recently approved Spraddle Creek ~ Subdivision Design Guidelines. This document is a good example of design guidelines prepared for a subdivision similar to the proposed Trappers Run Subdivision. Other specific comments related to the design guidelines are as ~ fol(ows: 28 a. On Page 1, third paragraph - The phrase "quality oriented" is ~ rather subjective. Staff would suggest that this be removed. Also in paragraph three, it is stated that only landscape architects experienced in mountain design shall be allowed to design the landscaping in Trappers Run. Staff recommends , that you amend the sentence to state that experience in mountain design applies to architects as well as landscape architects. ' b. On Page 2, grading - Please amend the last sentence to prohibit grading beyond building envelope lines, unless it is for , landscaping purposes. Utilities - first sentence, change the word "will" to "shall". In the last sentence of the first para- 29 graPh state that landscaping around meters is required rather ~ than encouraged. Please add a sentence which encourages meters to be located on the structure rather ihan.independently sited. Driveways - for the sake of consistency throughout ~ town, staff would recommend that the wording in this section 6e changed to comply with the requirements enforced through- out the Town as a whole. Please add a paragraph to this ' g C-6 ~ ~ 29 section which describes the fact that on steep slopes, gara9es are encouraged to be located as ciose to the road as possible, , thereby eliminating long winding driveways. c. On Page 4, building height - Please expand on.the comment , regarding individual lot restrictions. Staff believes that limiting building heights on certain lots is a good idea and necessary to reduce visual impacts on certain lats in the subdivision. This ~ 30 area should be expanded to determine maximum building height (imitations on each lot in the subdivisian. Foundations - Pfease amend this wording to require that all foundations be ~ designed by a professional engineer only. Exterior Walls - Please amend the last sentence in the first paragraph to say that only the following materials shall be used for exterior ' walls. d. On Page 5, swimming pools and tennis courts - Please amend ' this sentence to state that outdoor hot tubs must be located 31 within building envelopes. Staff would suggest that a new paragraph be added which offers general design suggestions ~ for properly siting buildings on steep slopes as well as proper design and construction techniques in mountain communities. ~ e. On Page 6, object - Please amend the last sentence which states that there shall be little or no landscaping in undisturbed areas. While areas outside of building envelopes should remain undisturbed, it is possible that it will be necessary to plant 32 additional vegetation directly outside of building envelapes in order to screen or enhance the appearance of structures that are constructed within the building envelope. Landscaping ~ within the building envelope - Please remove the sentence regarding an allowance for manicured bluegrass areas. ~ f. As requested in our letter dated October 25, 1993, please 33 amend your design guidelines to include your proposed prohibition of woodburning fireplaces and stoves within the ~ Trappers Run Subdivision. g. As requested in our letter dated October 25, 1993, please ~ 34 amend your design guidelines to include the addition of guidelines on energy and water conservation. ~ 28. Please provide the (arger scale photos of each of the simulated views as requested in our previous letter. Also as requested previously, please 35 provide new photos of simulated views 1 and 2 with houses keyed to the , lots. These views must also be amended to reflect the current layout of the subdivision. We are again asking that you provide the simulated views on Davos Trail and Arosa Drive as requested originally and again in our letter ~ 7 C-7 ~ ~ . . ~ associated with the p:oposed bridges and driveways leading to lots 1, 29 and 30, as well as the Trappers Road Bridge. Please provide simulated ~ views of all three of these areas. Additionally, please reference the Town Engineers letter regarding a new view from I-70. 35 ~ Staff believes that the proposed houses on lots 20 and 21 should be indicated in simulated view number four. Also, the bridge and driveway leading to the proposed house on lot 29 is missing. Please remove the ' evergreen trees in tract D as well as those added behind the proposed building on lat 29, from the bridge west. ~ As you know, a worksession with the Planning and Environmental Commission has been scheduled for Monday, January 24, 1994. The purpose of the worksession is to familiarize the PEC with the amendments you have made to your preliminary plan since their last review on November 8, 1993, and to allow them to make a formal determination regarding the completeness of your environmental impact report. Future scheduling of the Trappers Run preliminary plan will be determined 2t such time as ~ you have made your application complete. The staff will require 30 days to review the completed submittal. ~ If you should have any questions or comments concerning the information in this letter, ' please feel free to contact me directly at 479-2138. If necessary, the staff will be available to go over these comments with you and your consultant team. ~ Sincerely /4;rz- L4~ ~ Jim Curnutte ~ Town Planner cc: Kristan Pritz ~ Russ Forrest Mike Mollica Randy Stouder ~ Dick Duran Mike McGee Larry Grafel Todd Oppenheimer ~ Terri Martinez Bob McLaurin ~ Tom Moorhead $ C-8 ~ 1 . . ~ 4IL TOWN OF ~ 75 Souib Frontagt Road Departinent of Public Iforks/Transportation Yail, Colorado 81657 303-479-21 SS/FAX 303-479-2166 ~ ~ MEMORANDIIM ~ T0: Jim Curnutte FROM: Greg Hall DATE: January 7, 1994 ~ RE: Review of Trappers Run Submittal of December 22, 1993 ~ . 2 was concerned the Trappers Run developer took the Town's review ~ of the application for completeness and assumed these were tre review comments for their submittal. The rollowing items asked for in my memo dated November 2, 1993 ~ were not submitted with this application: 1) Detailed traffic calculations for West Vail 4-Way. ~ 2) Copy of hydraulic report with back up calculations. ~ 36 3) Alternative analysis of retaining wa11 types. 4) Debris flow calculations. ~ I have the following comments on the environmental impacz report: Economic and Fiscal Impact Analvsis _ ~ 37 1) The site is located in the northwest corner of the Town oT ~ Vail and not the northeast as stated. ~ 2) Town of Vail revenue generation and impact assumptions. a. Retail sales tax - 51000/unit equates to $25,000 being ~ 38 spent/year on taxable goods .within the Town oi Vail limits. This appears a little high. The hotel staying guests contribution to sales tax is much greater than the ~single family homeowner. C-9 , . ~ . . ~ Review of Trappers Run 12/22/93 January 6, 1994 ~ Page 2 b. Ski Lift Ticket Tax - The sales tax is 4$ not 2%. The ~ report assumes 70 days/5 persons per unit skiing. This is more than 50% of the ski season the units' guests are skiing. With 5 out of 5.5 persons/unit. average skiing. 39 VA statistics show less than 50% of total guests to Vail ~ ski and that they only ski 4 days out of a 7 day stay. If one were to buy a community pass for $875. You need only need to ski 20, times to pay for the pass. This ~ section needs more work. If we use VA numbers or we have many more people occupying the subdivision for a lot longer time. ~ c. Transportation Center Receipts - this calcula-es to using the structure 19 days of full price full day parking or 37 days of coupon full day parking or 150 hours of hourly ' 40 parking. These numbers do not coincide with the proposed skiing numbers. It also doesn't allow much time to spend the $25,000 to arrive at the sales tax numbers. Since ~ parking revenues pay for parking operations maybe both these figures should be removed from consideration. , d.. Real Estate Transfer Tax Calculations - there appears to 41 be $30,000 to much in year 4 for lot sales. This needs to be adjusted. The $16, 000 total for years 5 15 needs to be stated as a yearly cost not a total as the first ~ four row's of costs are shown. e. Revenue Generation Summary - should be revised to reflect ~ the true cost of and Real Estate Transfer Taxes lift ticket taxes based on known data with Vail Associates and 42 Town of Vail. It would appear sales tax maybe up to $400 to high and ski lift ticket is $90 to high when ~ reductions are seen and higher rate applied. RETT is $66 to high. The total would be more likely $3071 versus $3627 as shown. , Town of Vail Service Expenditures and Impact Assumptions It is rather peculiar, these consultants did not question any Town ~ staff on how their current budgets are broken down and how this development might influence their cost to provide the necessary 43 services to the development. ~ 1) The 1992 annual revenues and current revenues per unit should read expenditures instead. Why was 1992 used versus 1993 or ~ 1994 budgeted? - understates current costs. ~ ~ C-10 i., Review of Trappers Run 12/22/93 ' January 6, 1994 . , Page 3 2) Debt service assumes costs are influenced by growth. This.is true, however, the debt service is paying off capital projects ' which were influenced by growth, so I believe they need their share costed. . , 3) Public Works - a. The Town's street maintenance budget is not related to ' new or old streets. All costs associated with increased effort for older street is in the street capital budget. Due to the remoteness of this project our average of ~ 525,000/mile is more than adequate. b. Snow removal - the Town' s current snow removal bperations are maxed out. The West Vail route is completely taxed ' by the time we reach the end of the route being Vail Ridge. To take on the additional mile of north facing steep curvilinear roads will require the addition of two ' operators to cover the streets 7 days a week from 7:00 am - 12:00 am. It wiil also require the purchase of one additional plow. The current town:shop complex does not , 43 have the room to store this additional plow. In addition, the effort reguired to increase the maintenance of the.one mile of existing road network now functioning at a higher level of importance should be considered. , The report does not consider the increased maintenance needed to correct any problems on the existing one mile road due to heavy construction traffic loads. The cost , to the Town for snow removal for the one mile is: 2 Operators for 25 weeks , (25 X 40 X 2= 2000 hrs @ $15 X 1.33) assume 40% is to tne development = $ 15,600 ' Overtime/operator time = 100 hrs . (100 X 2 X 1.5 X 15) assume 40% to development • _ $ , 1, 800 ~ Plow operating costs (260 hrs X$46/hrs) _ _ $ 11,960 t Unimog/plow/sander costs ($115,000 New - $15,000 Trade in/12 yrs) 40% = $ 3.333 , Shop Storage (15' X 30' X 5125/SF/25 yrs) X 400 = $ 900 ' - C-1 1 ~ , • ' ' . • , Review of Trappers Run 12/22/93 January 6, 1994 • ' Page 4 . Sanding/Cinders = $ 2,000 ' Deicer Chemicals $ 200 , TOTAL $ 31,793/mile or $ 1,193/unit ' Per mile costs understate impacts as certain areas ' cause substantial investments to maintain. c. Building Maintenance - this cost includes street lighting and street signs. , d. Other - this cost includes engineering who perform subdivision submittals review, subdivision engineered , plan review, roadway construction inspection and review of all new home construction. 43 e. Parks - the.West Vail/Vail Ridge neighborhood has been ' identified as a neighborhood completely lacking an adequate neighborhood park system. This development will only worsen the situation. ' f. RETT. - capital costs not considered. - These will be affected due to requirement to construct new neighborhood ' park and trail enhancements. g. Street capital - Is used to correct problems, however, ' this dollar amount is only our preventative maintenance costs. The Town did not budget for a major street repair during 1992. Annualized cost to maintain streets: ' Roadway Capital Costs/1994 dollars/1 mile road: Crackseal every year $ 800 , Slurry seal years 4,8,18 $ 23,500/seal 1112 inch asphalt overlay year 14 $ 80,000/overlay , Major rebuild year 24 $ 520,000/Construction period ' Spot overlays, pothole patching years 10-14/20-24 $ 2,000/year ' , . ' C-12 ' . . ' Review of Trappers Run 12/22/93 January 6, 1994 ' Page 5 Total cost years 1-14 $ 148,000 =$10,585/mi/yr Yearly costs 14 = $353/unit , Total cost years 1-25 $ 709,000 =$29,571/mi/yr 24 = $986/unit ' 4) Transportation - the report states no expansion, largely fixed costs. All Town of Vail routes are at capacity at peak times and for 1994 have added additional service. The Town has been ' looking at providing bigger buses which is a major capital investment to meet demand. The replacement of existing buses comes from the Town' s capital budget, which in 1992 there were ' not any funded. The Town has also looked at providing smaller feeder routes to those areas who are far from the existing stops. Trapper's Run homes which average l;i miles to the , nearest stop would be prime candidates for the feeder route. In the parking section it is stated most residents will use the bus system. , 43 5) Parking - states residents will likely use public transit. The nearest bus stop is over 1 mile away and from the farthest home 2 miles away. It is highly unlikely these residents will ' walk those streets carrying skis for 1;~ - 2 miles. The operation of the parking structure is covered by its revenues. The bigger issue is the capital construction of spaces. Since ' these residents will need spaces at Vail's stru.ctures during peak times it maybe assumed additional spaces may need to be built. The capital cost of spaces is: 1 Initial Construction $ 15,000 Annual Capital/year $ 90 Major Renovation year 15. $ 500 ' Total Annual costs/ space of 25 years $ 710/unit ' Number of spaces needed for growth 5710/unit - dollars do not overstate costs. 6) Fire - It is most likely this subdivision will require the ' construction of a West Vail Fire Station especially with the access 1 mile through the existing neighborhood versus the quicker 14 mile straight shot from North Frontage Road. The , - new fire station costs for capital and additional operation do not overstate costs. Obtain numbers. from fire department. ' ' . C-13 ~ ' ' . ' Review of Trappers Run 12/22/93 January 6, 1994 , Page 6 The summary states that taking the average costs overstate tYie true ' costs and the marginal costs would be more accurate. It appears 43 the marginal costs are more accurate, but may not necessarily be more conservative. The analyst never worked with staff on actual , costs and how they are broken out, or what is the long term costs, instead we have.a snapshot of how the 1992 budget and revenues are divided. " ' Traffic Impact Studv ' The two traffic impact studies are quite different. The first states three roadway conr.ections were considered and the Cortina Lane access was determined to be the less desirable. It results in ' site generated traffic using existing residential streets; approximately 50 homes would be impacted by increases in local traffic. The existing road network contains excessive grades, poor ' sight distance and narrow cross sections. The second report states 44 the Cortina Lane access is the preferred alternative. Approximately 40 homes will be impacted by increases in local traffic. The extension of the North Frontage Road results in ' excessive grades to be constructed in the development. The second report determines which access is best based on least , environmental impacts, and visibility. The traffic engineer does not use criteria such as safest, least traffic impacts, encouragement of transit use, impact to pedestrians and bicycle ' users, and school children access to bus stops. It will definitely need to be known how homes, and traffic impacts were determined. Many of the Structures along the route have more N than one dwelling unit. Impacts of increased traffic affects all who use the roadways. This is much more than just those who abut the route. The Town's bus stops and the school bus stops are at ' North Frontage Road/Chamonix Road and Chamonix Road behind the Vail Inn. The neighborhood is in close proximity to the West Vail 45 commercial areas. The Davos Trail is popular in both summer and ' winter. These generate a.significant amount of pedestrian traffic along the neighborhood roadways. There is no pedestrian facilities along the route. ' The popularity of the Davos Trail generates a great deal of bicycle traffic from April through October: Again no facilities exist through the neighborhood. • , The change from 50 homes to 40 homes from one report to the next is disturbing. How were less impacted the second time? , C-14 ~ . ~ . . , Review of Trappers Run 12/22/93 January 6, 1994 , . Page 7 The ability to say a grade of 8.8% on a straight of way is , excessive to a grade in excess of 12% on a tight curve is ok seems 46 odd. The fact of making 2 90° turns on grades in excess of 10% then able to continue up a winding grade in excess of 12% on a 20' ' wide roadway is not good traffic planning. The use of these roads by seasonal users and even more of concern ' 47 short term guests or visitors is putting unfamiliar drivers into a very serious situation. 481 Was accident history of the neighborhood reviewed? Has the traffic ' consultant driven the road in winter? The Town of Vail does have plans to improve the North Frontage , Road/Chamonix Road intersection. This was the.number 3 priority of 49 the Vail Master Transportation Plan adopted March of 1992. This will most likely occur within two years if financial partners can , be found. The recommendation of Cortina Lane access over the North Frontage 50 Road extension, based purely on traffic engineering criteria is not ~ even a matter of consideration. From a transit and school bus issue, the nearest stops average l;i ' 51 mile to up to 2 miles away on the preferred alternative. The North . Frontage Road alternative bus stops average mile and maximum 114 mile. There must be a better alternative for both modes. , Trip generation numbers can be determined and reviewed once the actual number and type of dwelling units are known. The biggest issue is what rates are being used and based on what. Trip ~ generation rates can be computed on dwelling units, persons, or vehicles for weekdays or weekends average day or peak times. ' The other item is the definition for recreational homes is as follows on the ITE Trip Generatiuon book. Recreational homes are 52 usually located in a resort containing local services and complete recreation facilities. These dwellings are typically second homes ' used by the owner periodically or rented on a seasonal basis. The trips for determination of trip-rates measured were at the access points to the resorts. Higher trips occurred within the resorts , for recreational purposes. The trip rate used by the report would be the number of trips at East Vail and Dowd Junction. Not the trips through the neighborhood. , The worst case of trips on Saturday usirig dwelling units is 305. The worst case on Saturday using persons is 449 trips. If employee ~ housing units are required these numbers go up. , C-15 ' . , ' " . . ' Review of Trappers Run 12/22/93 January 6, 1994 ~ Page 8 52 I The peak trips need to be considered the worst case as this is when hve our worst situation and biggest impacts. we a , The caPacitY analysis of the 4-way stop assumes a capacity of 1800 vehicles per hour (vph) maximum. This is based on a split of ~ 55/45. This does not really explain split. The highway capacity manual states a split of 50/50 is that all approaches are evenly loaded through the peak demand period. The text also states lesser , capacities and more variable distribution of delay occurs where demand is not evenly split among all the approaches. This capacity is as follows: , Split Vpg LOS C 53 50/50 1900 1200 ' 55/45 1800 1140 60/40 1700 1080 65/35 1600 1010 , 70/30 1500 960 Further LOS C volumes are much less than the capacity. It'is very disturbing how the traffic consultant stated we had LOS A for West ~ Vail when even if we were evenly split, current volumes are at or 28% above LOS C volumes. ' The analysis also does not consider any interference from the close proximity of the I-70-ramps to the operation of this intersection. The recommendation, the intersection is alright and no improvements ' are required are inaccurate. The improvements put forward to widen 54 Cortina Lane are not possible to construct without impacting existing drives already over current grade standards. The ' improvements also. don't address the major deficiencies with this proposed access. ~ Air Qualitv The report mentions road sanding as a generator of particulate pollution, however, it is not part of Table 1. Road sanding has ~ been found to be one of the larger pollutants in the mountain communities. The report does not adjust the emission numbers, even though access to the site has increased by one mile. The Existing ' S5 roadways• will need greater maintenance effort as their class function changes from local to collector streets and transit and pedestrians use by the developments' residences is greatly ~ discouraged with the increased distance from bus stops and activity centers. The number of vehicle trips needs to correspond to the correct trips from the traffic report and to an accurate total trip ' length. C-16 ~ ' ' Review of TraPPers Run 12/22/93 January 6, 1994 ~ Page 9 55 The previous trip length hardly gets residences out of the , subdivision. The air quality report should discuss the impacts of the two different access scenarios. , water Resources The Town of Vail drainage criteria requires, storm sewers to be , designed for the 25 year flow. The report states a copy of the hydraulic analysis is attached. I cannot find this. It would see*n 56 feasible to provide the bridge crossing with the old access and remove the roadway out of the stream and both alternatives are , equal. There also exists the possibility to create a sedimentation pond/water feature if access from the North Frontage Road is developed in conjunction to a pocket park. ~ VeQetation ' When staff walked the site with the developer, there was significant Columbine in the forest understory. It is not mentioned as being on the site. What is the net loss of trees if access is from the North Frontage Road and aligned next to the , 57 stream bed to miss tree3s. Is there an opportunity to develop a pocket park at the realigned Arosa Drive area in this scenario? Does.there exist any opportunity to create a usable pocket park to ' be shared by the Vail Ridge neighborhood with the Cortina Lane access alternative. , 58I Development should exercise the wildland Fire Design Guidelines which call for fuel clearing around structures. Developer should provide a standard for revegetation which we could , 59 evaluate now in determining how well the site will be restored. Example and caliber or size of plant species per say 100 square feet of disturbance. i Wetlands , 60 The U.S. Arrny Corps of Engineers will make the determination. In either alternative, the stream should be avoided, except for near 90° crossings. , Wildlife The current site acts as the buffer with the Vail Ridge ~ neighborhood as stated, the relatively dense forest habitat serves. 61 as a buffer between existing development and more open habitats.on the forest land. Wildlife activity within this site is not ' concentrated due to close proximity to the sights, sounds and smells of humans in close proximity to the site. C-17. ~ ' ' . . ' Review of Trappers Run 12/22/93 January 6, 1994 ~ Page 10 Human and especially, dog activity through the site greatly affects 62 the wildlife activity patterns. The construction of another ' subdivision, similar to-Vail Ridge with no buffer strip, pushes the wildlife further to the west. The comparison of wildlife habitat lost in the whole picture of , wildlife habitat is similar to each rain forest logger/farmer comparing each of their properties to the greater whole. It is small, but in aggregate quite devastating. How much of the ~ 63 remaining wildlife habitat is permanently protected from any harmful development? If not, I don't think it should be counted. It is also disturbing that Vail should not worry about wildlife ~ nearby, and this is not something people expect when recreating in this area. The repor-t states very clearly, without reducing the number of ~ residential lots on Trapper's Run, it is difficult to maintain a wildlife buffer zone. This is because the best lot sites are in the area of any proposed buffer zone. The second fact of ~ developing the entire dense forest zone, doubly eliminates any buffer with the more open habitat of the forest lands, this is 64 partially mitigated by a ridge line above the site. The original report states bear problems exist on the south side of I-70. There has also been many incidents of bears on the north, most particularly the residences ' adjacent to the development. Would suggest any development of this area require use of bear proof garbage containers. , Preliminarv Geotechnical Investiaatian The first report, mentions construction of structures in the area , of the landslide is not recammended. No underground utilities which transport liquids should be constructed in the landslide 65 area. The report does not identify the rock outcrops at the end of Cortina Lane, and the potential difficulty in constructing the f roadway through it. The report does not, recommend a maximum fill slope or total fill. ~ No alternative analysis of retaining wa11 systems was performed. It needs to be discussed regarding aesthetics, ease of construction, amount of disturbance and costs. Retained earth ' 66 systems like•soil nailing or a Hilfaker System may be appropriate on the north facing cut slopes, where revegetation of the steep slopes is possible with proper erosion control and revegetation procedures. ' ' C-18 i , . . . . . ' Review of Trappers Run 12/22/93 January 6, 1994 ' Page .11 - 67 I The second report states the landslide area can support structures ~ with proper dewatering and engineered systems. Is there any special construction techniques required to stabilize the subgrade which averages more tYian 65% passing the No. 200 sieve while the roadways are under construction. Does the on site gg material meet the specifications for suitable backfill with regard to Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls? How will the top ~ soil on site be handled, stockpiled and reused during construction? How do the two access alternatives compare in scope with regards to geotechnical.analysis? ' EncrineerinQ GeoloQic Hazard Studv The original report identifies the landslide area. It discusses ~ the use of specific geotechnical measures, such as ground dewatering or removal of the slide soils and replacement with engineered fi11 which could be implemented to improve the stability ~ of the ground. It then urges no high-value structure be built 69 within the landslide area. The second report states the landslide area will be restabilized by ~ dewatering so buildings may be built to an acceptable risk level. The geologic report does not identify the rock out crop from Cortina Lane. The report'should also analyze the difference access ~ alternatives. Rockfall and Debris Flow Analvsis Which consultant has the final word with regard to rockfall hazard? The original report supports the theory that the original road 70 design was poor due to the fact the roadway is in the ravine. It ' also assumed the road could not be altered. The second report shows, through use of large box culvert crossings, how the debris flow can be mitigated. This technique may also be used for a ~ revised original road alignment. The second report still does not calculate any hard numbers on the extent or volume of debris expected. The report also looks at only a debris flow originating high up in the incised ravine, however, 71 the geologic hazard report identifies tliree landslide hazards just to the north of the site. These areas if lubricated with moisture, , such as a heavy snow year, and/or intense rainstorms, if released, in conjunction with spring runoff would cause a debris flow event. Debris flow events are not similar to floods or avalanches in which you have return periods. ~ ~ . C-19 ~ ' . . ` Review of Trappers Run 12/22/93 January 6, 1994 , Page 12 It is disturbing, the report mentions, no prior events have _ occurred in the valley so the danger is not as great. Prior to the ~ 1984 events in Vail, it was also possible to view those.areas which flowed and state, no prior activity has occurred. Debris flow 72 potential is based on having the right topographic, geologic and ' hydrologic cirGumstances at the right time to trigger an event. Once.the event occurs, it may never happen again as the material which gave way is now no longer able to supply a possible second ~ event from exactly the same spot. The second map shows the debris flow hazard as a single line, non- colored as compared to an area as the first map. The hazard should ~ 72.1 be shown as the first map depicts. The report points out that the stream even though crossed with wide spar box culvert bridges, results in fills 29-32 feet above the inverts of the stream. ~ 722 The report discusses how the water quality report provides a ~ detailed discussion of the sites hydrology. None exists. ~ The report should mention some device which may hold back large embedded debris which could block the bridges, causing a danger of damming, structural damage to the box culverts, and expensive clean ' 73 up. It may be best to provide a large grate to keep the largest material from becoming lodged in the box. This allows the moisture and majority of debris to pass. What special measures are needed , to adequately design the roadway fill to sustain the pressures caused by potential damming upstream of the boxes.. The report mentions no issue with the rock out crop at Cortina ~ 74 Lane. Again the report should analyze the difference between the Cortina Lane access with a revised North Frontage Road access. ~ Desicrn.Guidelines 75 It would be appropriate that professional engineers licensed architects and landscape architects work together to create the best designs. 76 I 1) Building envelopes - as written will be hard to enforce. Who ' is the enforcer? How will the enforcement be carried out? 77I 2) Driveway - as written violates Town of Vail ordinances. ~ Maximum grades of 89. are allowed.. 78 l 3) Retaining Wall - as written violates Town of Vail ordinances. Maximum height of 3' is allowed in front setback. 79 4) Trash housing - should also require use,of bear proof trash ~ ~ containers, once they are placed outdoors for pickup. , ~ ' C-20 Review of TraPPers Run 12/22/93 January 6, 1994 , Page 13 801 5) Roofing - material of natural cedar shakes appears out of , character for wildland fire design guidelines. 6) . Preservation of vegetation - requires all trees 4" in diameter 81 to be shown. Should we require the subdivision plan, prior to ' approval to show the same? 82I 7) Fire protection - Wildland Fire Design Guidelines should apply ~ to the subdivision. Developer should provide a standard for revegetation which we could , 83 evaluate now in determining how well the site will be restored. Example and caliber or size of plant species per say 100 square feet of disturbance. ' View Studies/Computer Simulation The original views from the Brandess Building appears to be the ~ wrong spot. This view should be the center line of the westbound lanes of I-70. The photo as is, uses the development in the foreground as a screen and it is not a view point many people have. , The westbound centerlane is a view point everyone has, and has less 84 foreground screening. It may be appropriate to zoom the shot from I-70, as it is impossible.to simulate the view as one drives down I-70, but as one gets closer the view will be greater. The ' simulations, should compare the two different access alternatives once refined and development density resolved from the same view points and those additional suggested by staff. ~ 851 The Tins created for visual simulation show no grading disturbance for the houses as shown. ~ Roadwav Plans An extensive review was not performed as of this time it is clearly ' not known what the final product will be. The public works 86 department does not support the access from Cortina Lane. The Cortina access is not acceptable as proposed. If density accessing Cortina is greatly reduced this my-be an alternative. ' The old North Frontage Road extension as previously shown, however, ~ 87 is not approvable either, but a modification which removes major portions of the roadway out of the stream and uses the large concrete box culverts to convey the stream would be acceptable. ~ Limited density access of Davos Trail with the use of large concrete box culverts may also be acceptable. The original 88 discussions with the developer, discounted such an access point, ' due to excessive fill, however, the current plan presents 32' of fill over the creek. ' C-21 1 Review of Trappers Run 12/22/93 January 6, 1994 ~ Page 14 The plan as proposed, does have utilities carrying liquids within ' the landslide area. The plan as proposed has storm sewers dumping 89 out onto lots and U.S. Forest Service property with out the proper ' drainage easements. How will erosion be handled at these points? , How are flows picked up down below? The face of retaining walls and guardrail must be 2' behind the 90 flowline of the gutter. A 5' tier on cut wells allows a very small ' plantable area. What is the tier width for fill walls? _ The plan shows no disturbance on adjacent properties. It is ' 91 unlikely to construct walls right at the property line without working in front of them. They do show grading on Lot 13 Block B Vail Ridge. Do they have permission? ~ 92l The project still heavily disrupts the stream with the construction of the sewer line connection. , 931 What is the total square footage of wall and what is the square footage per various wall heignts? ' 941 Where are the construction staging areas? How will access to the forest lands be maintained during construction? , 95I As was stated before, the improvement to Cortina Lane are almost impossible and does not address the most severe sections. 961 The TZN's as developed do not adequately show grading disturbances , of the building envelopes and driveways. 97 1 As was stated before, the revegetation plan needs to present some ' standards fbr material per known area. Trappers Circle grades do not start at 8% at station 0+00 as this ' 98 is centerline of Trappers Road. The cross slope of Trappers Road should be Z%. The forest access needs to be separate from the access to Lot 27. ' 99 It needs to not feel like one is using someones driveway. People won't use the access if it does. The second submittal access which raises the North Frontage Road if , revised to keep out the stream may reach a better result. If the point of raising the North Frontage Road was further to the east 100 this would reduce the grade. The road can be realigned to stay out ' of the stream except ;for crossings.of the stream of which there would exist similar to the current plan, but with less fill above the creek. ' C-22 ~ . Review of Trappers Run 12/22/93 January 6, 1994 ' Page 15 . If this development is to be an actual project, it should be , 100 developed in a way which meets the goals of the Town and makes an improvement as well. ' GH\dsr DR:GHJC.106 ' ' , ' ' ~ . , ' . " ' . , . ' C-23 ~ 1 ' l1 ~ TOWN OF VAIL ~ , 75 Sotith Frontage Road Depart»rerlr of Coriuriruziry Development Vail, Colorado 81657 • 303-479-21381479-2139 ' FAX 303-479-2452 To: Jim Curnutte , From: Russell Forrest , Date: January 7, 1994 Subject:Trappers Run EIR Comments ' General Comments ' 1) The EIR still does not provide a comparison of alternatives as requested in 14.A.3 of the letter sent to Gateway Development on ' October 25, 1993. Alternatives should be evaluated through-out the analysis unless a strong rational can be developed for dismissing ' 101 alternatives. A discussion should also be included of different scenarios for development i.e. a Trappers with no uni ts, 10 uni ts, 20 uni ts and 30 uni ts. The purpose behind ~ . this type of analysis is to try to determine the optimal number of uni ts on the si te based on environmen tal , engineering, and economic criteria. Under section 18.56.050 E.3 of the Zoning Code alternatives to the , proposed action sha11 be evaluated. 2) The proposed action still involves 30 lots which is not ' 102 consistent with direction given by the Planning and Environment Commission. ' 3) Economic: This.section still does not specifically indicate whether there will be a change in the neighborhoods property tax or make it ' increasingly difficult for full-time residents to buy units in this neighborhoods. In the letter to Gary Author from Ford Frick, 103 Mr Frick does state that"The presence of a relatively upscale ' subdivision in.West Vail is unlikely.to fundamentally alter the character of the area and in anyway Iimit the opportunity for full-time residency". Please state the analysis done to support , this statement and.its assumptions. ' C-24 ~ ' ~ 4) Transportation: ' ' 104 What will be the traffic impacts during construction of the subdivision? where would staging occur on the site? 5} Air Quality: ' Mr. Jeff Horn's analysis of air quality does indicate that-short- term air quality impacts may result from the project, ~ 105 particularly during inversions. The mitigation for the impact will be to stop the use.of heavy equipment during iiiversions. Will the developer commit to monitoring climatic conditions and ' stoppinq construction when inversions are detected. 6) Water Quality. ' The proposed road alignment is preferable over the oriqinal alignment coming off Arosa Drive from a water quality standpoint. However, the Town of Vail has identified that incremental development of the valley is reducinq water quality in the , following areas: suspended solids, dissolved solids, salts, 106 phosphorus, ammonia, nitrate, and nitrite. The paper prepared by Mr Eisenbraun states that there would be increased stormwater ' flow into Gore Creek but that these impacts would be insignificant. Please provide the analysis to support this statement. There has been a cumulative impact from development ~ over time in Vail to water quality. Would this project contribute to that cumulative impact? , 7) In the comments on October 25, 1993 the following comment was made and not addressed in the supplemental EIR . ' 107 3) On page 1, of the water resources section it mentions that water detention facilities may be required. Where would these be located and.who would maintain them as they ~ naturally fi11 up with sediment and other biomass over time. Vegetation: ' 8) The purpose of the National Heritage Study was-not solely to 108 identify habitat for endanqered species. This study also looked at sensitive or unique natural areas in the Vail Valley and the ' Trapper Run. area was identified as a sensitive natural area of . local significance. 9) A proposed.plant list/map has been included in this ' 109 supplement. In addition, the number of trees and shrubs to be replanted should be indicated. , . ' , . ' C-25 ' ' wildlife: ' 10) On the first page of the wildlife section, Ms Malville does ' indicate that there has been a significant cumulative impact to wildlife from development in the Vai1 Va11ey. She also indicates that the proposed trappers run development would further displace ' wiTdlife. However, she does state that because the development is "small" that the cumulative impacts would be a"small component of the total impact that has occurred in the area". In terms of ' 110 a development, the proposed Trapper Run development.is a"large development" in the Vail Valley and affects an area that the EIR indicates is used by 26 species includinq qame animals and . predators such as the black bear. The EIR indicates that 4 ~ species would be completely displaced, 18 displaced from the developed area, and 12 species will be partially displaced near developed areas. ' 11) Also the reoort indicates that only 6.6 acres of the 47 acre project site would be impacted and leads one to think that the other 40.4 acres would'remain as habitat for at least most of the species that may use the site. Certainly some of the smaller mammals and bird species will still use that site but the actual impact area to wildlife when considerinq roads the high number ~ D.U.s still proposed is much hiqher than,6.6 acres. 12) In addition, little consideration was made to Mr Andree's request to create a buffer area with 30 dwelling units remaininq ~ in the development: Also has the status of the Golden eaqle nest 112 east of the deer underpass been determined as Mr Andree asked. . The Department of Wildlife also asked for the following , mitigation steps which are not fully addressed in this supplemental EIR. 113 I 1) Require bear proof trash cans or one central bear proof ' dumpster. 2) Require any house that has a dog must have an enclosed ' 114 kennel includinq a roof . This wi11 reduce dog/wildlife conflicts and reduce possible attacks on dogs by bears'and /or lions. , 115 ! 3) Only owners may have dogs 116 ~ 4) No perimeter fencing • ' 1171 S) DeveloP a ProPertY owners handbook on Iiving with wildlife. ' - ' . i ~ c-2s ' . , 6) Contribute to or start a habitat mitigation fund . This fund would be used to improve and protect ha.bitat to mitigate for the loss of habitat from tnis development. ' 118 The improvement are done every third year, in perpetuity, at the rate of $55.001acre time the number of.acres impacted, subject to an escalation factor keyed to the consumer price , index. 7) Create a 200 foot buffer on the north and west property 119 boundary, to minimize impacts from development on USFS ' 1 ands . 12) The primary issue is that this development, as the EIR ~ indicates, does contribute to the incremental degradation of wildlife habitat in the area. If considered in is-olation of other growth in the area the direct impacts to wildlife ' 120 communities is minimal. However, the incremental.displacement of wildlife habitat from development has and wi11 continue to have a significant cumulative impact on wildlife. This development is located in a sensitive natural area in Vail and used as habitat ' to over 26 different species (includinq the list of sighted bird species). Thirty dwelling units on the site is not congruent with these considerations. ~ Visual Analysis: 13) The Town specifically asked for a 12:00 view of the ~ development from an aerial photograph. This was not done. Please explain if this is not technically possible with the equipment available. , 121 - Visua1 Analysis (Comment from October 25th Ietter) ' 1) Need a view looking straight down, i.e. from 12:00 to shocv the roads, berms, and homes. Thi s vi ew shoul d correspond to where building envelopes wi11 be located. , This view will provide" a greater understanding of the impact area and give the other oblique views greater credibility. , . ' . i r i ~ C-27 . . . . _ , . ' 4-41 , 42 west meadow dr(ve fire depel'tment vatl, colorado 81657 (303) 476-2200 ~ . MEMORANDUM T0: JIM CU_RNTJTTE, DEPARTMENT OF COrIfIUNITY DEVELOPMENT ~ FROM: MICHAEL MCGEE, FIRE MARSHAL DATE:. DECEMBER 27, 1993 RE: TRAPPER'S RUN PROPOSAL ` Sve received another submittal for the prcposed Trapper's Run project, dated 12/22/93. We have reviewed the submittal and have the following comments: , Exhibit 9 of the Supplenent to the Environmental Impact Report, titled Town of Vail Service Impact Assumptions, has a statement under impacts to the Fire Department, that "no new ~ equipment or systems are required." THIS ASSIJMPTION IS FALSE. We have identified no less than 10 impacts. The impacts are: , 1. We anticipate an increase in the number and frequency of both ~22 fire and medical calls to the West Vail area as a resulz of the ' increased density, both during construction and after occupancy. 2. We anticipate and increase in both the actual number and in ' 123 the potential threat of wildland fires due to construction and habitation, especially given the terrain, natural ground cover, slope, and the fact that the project is on the south facing slope. ~ 3. Average response time to calls throughout the Town of Vail will increase due to increased vehicular traffic, impact on the 124 14est Vail interchange, and the amount of time required for an , engine to respond to Trapper's.Run from the main Vail fire station and the time required to respond to other calls within the Village and Lionshead from West Vail. ' 4. According to a recent analysis conducted by Merrick & Associates for Upper Eagle Consolidated Water and Sanitation District, the water system in the Vail area, especially on Cortina ' 125 Lane, is currently inadequate to meet existing fire flow.demands. Any additional demands on the water system must be addressed and improvements to the existing system should be made prior. to any ~ additional demands being made on the water system. ' ~ C-28 ' . ~ TRAPPER'S RUN PAGE 2 ~ 5. The Insurance Services Office Commercial Risk Services (ISO / ) sets forth classifications for municipalities that directly affect ~ insurance rates. ISO criteria require all points within the city to be.within a certain distance of a fire station. West Vail does not currently meet those criteria. Deficiency points are assigned , on a pro-rata basis for the percentage of the city that is not 126 within the specified distance from a fire station. Development of Tranper's Run will increase the percent of the ~ city not within the ISO's.specified.,distance of.a fire station, will result in more deficiency points, and a subsequent reduction in Vail's classification which may result in an increase in ~ insurance rates for the properties throughout Vail. 6. It is reasonable to assume that as with any new subdivision, , there will be some increase in the number of calls for service to 127 that area. Trapper's Run lies at the most remote west end of the north side of the valley and will require more travel time for fire apparatus to respond to and return from calls in that area. • ~ While the on-duty fire crew is tied up with even a false alarm in tYie Trapper's Run subdivision, they are not available to respond ' 128 to other, perhaps more critical, calls in the rest of Town. This reduction in the engine company's availability for response to the rest of Vail is aggravated by the longer response times. , 7. The proposed access to the subdivision is'via Cortina Lane. Cortina Lane was not designed to handle any significant increase in traffic volume or imposed loads such as would result from heavy ' construction equipment, fire trucks, moving vans, and other heavy vehicles. ~ Fire Department access will require we travel up Chamonix Lane, to Davos Trail, through multiple intersections, none of which were intended or designed for heavy vehicle loads or high traffic , 129 either. 8. Cortina Lane was built under County standards in the 1960's and was designed for light duty local traffic only. It does not ' meet current minimum design standards but is an existing non- conforming situation, servicing about 12 homes. , 9. Under the proposed design, Cortina Lane would be expected to provide access to 42 homes. The proposed design includes an adverse mix of minimums and maximums. The road is designed to the maximum road grade, minimum width, and insufficient turning radius, ~ and the cul-de-sacs within the project do not allow a fire truck to turn around without making at least a three point turn. , ~ C-29 TOWN OF VAIL ~ r 75 South Frontage Road Department of Public iVorks/Transportation Yail, Colorado 81657 , 303-479-21581FAX 303-479-2166 , MEMORANDUM , . TO: Jim Curnutte ~ FROM: Todd Oppenheimer ~ DATE: January 4, 1994 RE: Comments on Trappers Run 1 st Supplemert to E.I.R. dated December 14, ' 1993. . •.:.:.::::.vy:i:i':i:~::'':~: ! i> ?:::'4iiiiii t::.; :•,:_.4.viiii:.:iv:i~~i:`ii:::iiii:v.:::.::.~:. '~ifC•rr ~'~i~~ u•i::i• •'~ii':::iiii:::}~{:;:;::i~:..~iJ'j?}!;• ~:Li~`;.}~..~}:;:i::•::i}:ii~~~~~'~ii~~'~' ~~~:'i ~:F:.~i':!{:'i.• ~i:• r}?~'~f•ii':i:'i:''!~ii:?~:!iti~Ji.'-:~'.~ ~::'i?i:tii::':tiYi •r ~'~:i~'i~::::?.: :v::. i<: r,.ii': Li{:t.v: ....::e.•..f.~ ...............:~~:".i'4 . R . . . r... . v. . . .y..: . ~ : :.....i;:vii:iiCi:'v:~:i::4i%~...,-.iiii%.i :r}.~.~.ix...t•..x..f...ri..x~v.~. ' . x.~.~. .~n~r .~e..•.w.xn....~:::w:mrn..: .x+ifnv.:::^.::.v.....:.n.ip.u..:vi3iii :ii'v:C4i%+i:'v.ivi:ivi:i:-i:LiiCJii'vu'v'ti^'m::+~$':iL%6}iiiii:v:iiiiiiii:~i:::'l.wi:~ :i:Li I have review the supplemental Trappers Run submittal and have the foilowing comments. ~ The most significant comments relate ta the visual simulations and the revegetation pian. Please cail me if you have any questions. ~ 1. There are some inconsistencies in the wildlife supplement wrtten by Leslie Malville. In two places she references the tota{ project of 47 acres as no longer 130 available to deer and elk but in the conclusion uses only the 6.6 acres of ha;d , surfaced area as unavailable. The noise visual and activity-related disturbar.c-'as will probably make at least the entire 47 acres unavailable to deer and elk. 'T'his report should stress that poin,t. ~ 2. Design Guidelines. An additional sentences to the last paragraph of the 131 introduction that stresses a team approach between the Architect and landscape ' Architect would be beneficial. Having both professions involved from the beginning of the design ~ process will help ensure ihat the structures are successfully integrated with the site. , 3. Design Guidelines, Preservation of ve9etation. I would like to see two addi;ior:al 132 points covered. First, existing vegetation, inc(uding trees, understory and ' groundcover should be dug and transplanted wherever possible. This technigue, if properfy done, greatly improves the overall revegetation of the site. Second, ~ ' C-30 ~ - . ' Page 2 JC - Trappers Run ~ 1 /4/94 specifici pians for protection of existing vegetation to remain should be included with the site plan submittal. This way staff can evaluate the plans to determine if , it is feasible to save the vegetation identifiied. 4. Question. Are construction related items such as erosion protection,. construction , 133 fencing and trash removal, sufficiently covered in the Town of Vail design guidelines or should they be included in the Trappers Run guidelines as well? , 5. Simulated View Four from Cortina Lane contains several errors that must be corrected in order to properly assess the visual impacts of the project. There are 134 as follows: ' a). The structure, building envelope and disturbed areas for lots 20, 21 and 23 and possibly portions of 25 and 24 would be visible in the photograph. ~ 1351 b). The utility easement disturbance between lots 21, 22 and 23 would be visible in the photograph. ' c). The stand of evergreen trees shown at the intersections of Trappers Circle 136 and Trappers Road will not remain. Utility Plan (sheet 4 of 5) shows an " ~ . STM Filtration Tank system and associated piping to be installed at that location. The second tier of wall as well as the roadway would be visible when the trees are removed. ~ d). The evergreen trees drawn in over the top of the house on lot 29 do not exist. The disturbed area in this location extends from Trappers Circle ~ 137 almost to the stream. There are no evergreens on the camera side of the stream. If you look closely at the evergreens in the existing view all you see are tree trunks in the shadows. Much more of the road, disturbed , areas and walls would be visible in this location. 6. The parking spaces for forest access included in the original plan have been , 13$ . omitted in this submittal. Several spaces should be located in the vicinity of lots 26 and 28. , 7. The plants indicated on the revegetation plan are appropriate. The applicant needs to submit detailed landscape and irrigation plans showing plant locations 139 and quantities as well as the -irrigation system. A statement regarding ~ maintenance responsibility should also be included. Specific sesd mixes, application rates and mulching techniques should also be included. ' CC/Greg Hall Larry G rafe I , jlt ~ C-31 ~ ~ TF;APPERS RUN SUBDIVISION WRITTEN RESPONSES ~ RESPONSES TO THE WRITTEN COMMENTS RECEIVED IN JIM CURNUTTE'S LETTER OF JANUARY 12, 1994. ' 1. In the following pages, the Trappers Run Subdivision design team, as identified in Appendix B, and the developer will provide itemized responses to the factual comments and answers to the questions that are raised in the letters and the ' memorandums from various Staff members. 2. Portions of the Environmental Impact Report have been rewritten and resubmitted ~ in an effort to provide the Staff and Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) with the level of detail that is required at this stage in the process, all in an effort for them to make reasonable recommendations and decisions. In particular, we ' have made an effort to address those deficiencies that you have indicated in bold, and have included a summary section (Section I) which provides a summary of , impacts, mitigation and alternatives. 3. Section I of this EIR addresses and summarizes impacts, mitigation and jl alternatives. 4. All design team consultants have reviewed the Environmental Impact Report and ' understand the overlapping impacts and mitigations proposed by the other disciplines. , 5. This document has now incorporated a page numbering system throughout. 6. Caretaker units are not a requirement of the existing hillside residential zoning and ~ are not being considered at this time. The number of Lots (30) do not exceed the number allowed by "right" under the hillside zoning ordinance. , 7. The developer recognizes the Town's stance on the encouragement of affordable housing but has chosen to develop a community that would encourage ysar round owner occupied units. Therefore, the proposed Plat Restriction #2 will not be ' eliminated nor will Restriction #1 be amended. 8. All lots meet the minimum contiguous buildable area requirement of 21,780 square ~ feet. This calculation and chart have been certified by Warren L. Ruby, P.L.S., Colorado Registration Number 24966. ~ ~ ' - ~ R-1 ~ , 9. The Town of Vail Comprehensive Plan prepared by the Department of Community Development, adapted in November 1986, is intended to serve as a basis for future ~ land use decisions. Figure 3-W titled "Land Use Plan" differentiates between "Park" and "Open Space". On the site of Trappers Run, they identify roughly the same . areas we are proposing as "Open Space" in Tracts A-E. Therefore, this proposal ' is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan in providing Open Space. It should be noted that the balance of the site is identified as "Hillside Residential", and that there is no requirement by any town ordinance to provide open space in the ' development of a subdivision. 10. Building envelopes are not being proposed on the Final Plat, rather the location for ~ the building and driveway are being recommended and is shown in the areas indicated on the slope and disturbance plan (Sheet 3). The center of these locations have been staked onsite. Obviously all final building location approvals ~ are subject to Design Review Committee and Town of Vail approval. ~ 11. The BLM (now USFS) road easement across the original Lot 16, now part of Tract E, will be adjusted so that if reflects the actual alignment of the dirt road. ~ 12. An easement will be provided to accommodate the 150,000 gallon water storage tank. The exact type and design of the tank will not be determined until Final Design, however, it will be an underground tank and not be visible. Prior to construction of the water tank and all utilities in their jurisdiction, Upper Eagle Valley Consolidated Water and Sanitation District will have to review and approve this proposal. A letter dated January 7, 1994, has been provided in Appendix C, ~ indicating that they are currently reviewing our proposal. 13. A preliminary hydraulic report and drainage plan has been prepared and can be ~ found in the Water Resource section of this document. Once the Preliminary Plan has been approved, a detailed final drainage report will be completed during final design. ~ 14. The letter from Mr. Michael Claffey (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) to Loren Hettinger regarding potential impacts from project actions and the requirement for ' a 404 Permit is included in Appendix C. 15. The proposed bridges are.of a pre-cast (offsite) design (a cut sheet of the design ~ is included in Appendix A) and will simply set on cast-in-place footings; couple this with the proposed span of approximately thirty (30') feet and you have minimal impact to the intermittent stream corridor. Conceptual design of the storm filtration , tanks is shown on Sheet 5, final design will be provided at the time of construction drawings. ' 16. The access and water easement will be dedicated to Upper Eagle Valley Consolidated Water and Sanitation District and the USFS. ~ ~ R-2 ~ ' 17. The storm water discharges are dissipated overland flows being routed through historic basins overland, easements are not guaranteed. 18. Dewatering of the landslide area would target ground water 30 to 40 feet beneath the surface, and it is unlikely that soil-vegetation moisture regimens would be affected. Disturbed areas will be revegetated with a species mix that is appropriate ' to the site, depending on moisture regime. In-situ soil and plat material will be used as much as possible to facilitate revegetation in areas where construction ~ occurs. The ground water to be removed from the soils and the top of the bedrock is 30 ~ to 40 feet below the ground surface, and is separated from the moisture captured by the topsoil by that thick section of essentially dry soils. There is no hydraulic connection between the moisture in the topsoil and the ground water in the soils ~ tens of feet befow the ground surface, thus removal of the ground water can have no impact on the topsoil moisture or the vegetation that derives its water from that moisture. , 19. Cross sections have been provided at all retaining wall locations and are shown on Sheets 17 and 18. A brochure from "Keystone" has also been provided (in i Appendix A) which indicate the type and design of the retaining walls proposed. Additionally, a preliminary landscape plan (Sheet 13-16) has been added detailing the proposed landscaping in the retaining wall areas. ~ 2. Th r table 0 e poposed utility easement alignment between 3 and 4 is an accep ~ practice. The line was placed so as to provide minimal disturbance and maximum efficiency so as to accommodate both the water line and sanitary sewer line in the same disturbed area. ~ 21. The developer is of the understanding that Holy Cross does not want this line buried. ~ 22. The relocation of this intersection to the south would have greater impact to the intermittent stream, increase the placement of fill to thirty feet, create additional ~ retaining walls and become a greater impact. We feel it is designed in the appropriate location. ~ 23. The thirty (30') and fifty (50') foot access easements are for public access (ie: hiking) between Tracts A, B and E(the passive use open space). The maximum grade on the driveway to Lot 1 would be 12%. The developer believes the impacts , from construction of these types of bridge structures is minimal, as demonstrated on the Cortina Lane Crossing, and is not prepared to eliminate any lots. ' , R-3 ' ~ 24. Construction traffic is not typically analyzed in a traffic study, and I know of no national standards to estimate potential construction traffic. However, to address ~ this concern, I have attempted to estimate the potential impact of construction traffic. ' The Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis projects ten houses will be constructed in Trappers Run per construction season. Assuming all ten homes are under construction at the same time, and a maximum of ten vehicles are visiting each ~ construction site per day, the construction related traffic would be approximately 200 trips per day. This projection is less than the projected traffic for the site build- out, and therefore the analysis of the site at build-out is critical. It should also be ~ noted that construction is unlikely to occur during the ski season, which is the busiest time for background traffic. ~ I have enclosed a definition of Level of Service for Staff use under the Traffic Impact section of this document. In simple terms, level of service ranges from A to F. Level of Service A and B usually represents free-flowing traffic, while C and ~ D represent traffic delays associated with acceptable urban conditions. Level of Service E and F indicate long delays or heavy congestion. 25. A portion of the existing Cortina Lane, in Vail Ridge Subdivision, is proposed to be widened 2-4 feet on the north side of the street. This portion will have curb and gutter, and storm sewer installed on the north side of the street. Impacts to t' existing properties will be minimal and cross sections have been prepared on Sheet 7 depicting the impact at various locations. ~ 26. The Conceptual Construction Staging Plan shows an understanding for the activity during this phase of design development. The issues and details the Staff raises ~ are valid, can be easily accommodated, and will be outlined in greater detail with the submittal of the construction documents. ~ 27. Preliminary landscape plan sheets have been prepared for this resubmittal, providing detail in planting and revegetation. Detailed revegetation specifications will be provided as part of detailed construction plans. The revegetation schedule ~ will be developed in concert with construction work. However, after excavation and other disturbances by equipment have been completed, and topsoil-seedbed is reestablished, seeding and plant placement can be implemented. The best time for planting is the fall for seeding, the early spring for establishment of containerized shrubs and trees. ' ' ' R-4 ~ ~ 28. We have reviewed the design guidelines of Spraddle Creek, Mountain Star, Forest Glen, and Grand Traverse prior to the establishment of the Trappers Run ~ guidelines. In general, it was our feeling that we wanted to establish guidelines that supplemented the existing Town of Vail Design Review Board in certain areas, rather than duplicate their function in a manner which might be cumbersome and , repetitive. Addressing the specific comments, we respond as follows: ~ A) "Quality-oriented" is subjective, but appropriate. B) We will amend to require architects experienced in mountain design, ~ although enforceability may be an issue. 29. Grading must happen beyond building envelopes for driveways, possible retaining ~walls and proper drainage. Landscaping around meters will be required, and meters may be required to be . ~ located on the structure subject to Holy Cross, et al, input. We need further clarification on driveway requirements "enforced throughout the ~ Town as a whole" and if acceptable, this will be incorporated. ~ We will add aparagraph encouraging garages on steep slopes to be located close to the road. ~ 30. Building heights are a difficult issue as decreasing height limitation increases site disturbance. We will amend this comment to attempt to conform to the intent of your input. - Based upon current ordinances, foundations are required to be engineered. We will amend the paragraph regarding materials for exterior walls. 31. Building envelopes are to be recommended and not requ+red by plat, due to the ~ substantial variances of lot configuration and terrain. In any event, we feet the restrictions on hot tubs are adequate. r We would consider incorporating language supplied by Staff regarding suggestions for "siting buildings" and "proper design and construction techniques in mountain communities" into the design guidelines. 32. Landscaping should be considered on a site-bY-site basis bY the Architectural Control Committee and the Design Review Board. ~ 33. We will include language regarding Town of Vail ordinances regarding fireplaces. , R-5 ~ ~ 34. Guidelines regarding energy and water conservation are already incorporated in Town of Vail building codes and ordinances. ~ As a general comment, while design guidelines are not required, we feel they can be a useful tool for the establishment of criteria which are more restrictive than ~ currently exist in the present codes and ordinances, with the objective of the development of a"quality" community appropriate to this site. We also feel that they should not be so restrictive and unwieldy as to be unenforceable and ~ confusing. Furthermore, we suggest that a review of all aspects of the guidelines with Staff and perhaps some members of the TOV Design Review Board would be productive. 35. We will Provide Staff with 11" x 17" enlar9ements of the Photos. Revisions to simulated views 1 and 2 will not be substantially different from the initially submitted ~ views, however, they have been revised to show the houses keyed to the lots and are contained in the View Study section. r The simulated views provided by the developer are not required as part of the EIR and have been provided to help the lay-person easily understand the format in which to visualize the siting of the residential units. They are not an exact representation to the smallest of detail but do provide an accurate impression of the proposal. The latest request for views by Staff could be produced, however ~ photographs from these vantages do not currently exist and would require field photography. Due to the time of the year, ground cover in the photographs would diminish the value of the simulations. ~ RESPONSES TO THE WRITTEN COMMENTS RECEIVED IN GREG HALL'S LETTER DATED JANUARY 7, 1994. ~ 36.1 Detail traffic calculations are shown in the Traffic Impact Study section on Table 3, Page T-8, of the revised Traffic Report, dated December 14, 1993. ~36.2 A drainage report and calculations have been completed and are available in the Water Resource section of this document. Once the preliminary plan has been ~ approved, a final report will be completed during the final design. 36.3 A"Keystone" type retaining wall system is being proposed for this development. ~ Preliminary details of this system design can be found in Appendix A. ~ ~ R-6 ~ , , 36.4 The analysis of debris flow potential is a qualitative assessment based on aerial photograph interpretation, geologic history and Certified Professional Geologist's ~ and Professional Engineer's opinions based on previous experience with similar geologic situations. Unlike other engineering/geologic circumstances, the current state of engineering technotogy and practice does not provide the means of ~ quantitatively calculating or predicting debris flow magnitudes, velocities or probabilities of occurrence. Some work has been done, in recent years, attempting to do just this through mathematical derivation, however, these ~ procedures are very site specific and subjective. The hazards are delineated mostly on the basis of geomorphic evidence, and our evaluations of the risks imposed by those hazards necessarily are opinions based on our professional ~ experience. ECONOMIC AND FISCAL IMPACT ' 37. Yes, the site is located in the northwest corner of the Town of Vail. , 38. Retail sales. In 1992 (the last full year of available data, which is why it was chosen) the town averaged $1,487 of retail sales tax revenue per unit in the ~ community. Our analysis recognizes that certain revenues were from persons not staying in town, and that certain units, such as hotel rooms, may produce more sales tax per unit than single family dwellings. For this reason, we reduced the ' assumption to $1,000 per unit. The ultimate sales per unit will depend largely upon what percentage of these , homes are made available for overnight rental. Assuming very few of the new units are rented to overnight guests, sales tax receipts will be lower. In the calculations accompanying this memo, we have reduced the sales per unit further to 50 ~ percent of the current sales per unit realization, or $750/unit. It should be noted that town sales tax collections include sales of natural gas, ~ electricity, telephone and cable television, which single family homes produce in abundance regardless of occupancy. Homes are occupied periodically throughout the year not just ski season. Simply considering the utilities sales tax receipts, the , $750 assumption must be viewed as conservative. 39. Ski lift tax assumptions. The sales tax on ski lifts has been changed from 2 ' percent to 4 percent. We are unaware of any statistics from VA (or anywhere else) that wold indicate that "50 percent of the winter guest staying in Vail do not ski". Further review of VA statistics will verify that our assumptions of skier days per ~ guest are reasonable. In light of the reviewers concern, we have reduced the skier visit generation per unit from 70 to 60 days/season. In recognition of some community pass use and children's ticket sales, we have reduced ticket revenue ~ from $38 -to $32 per sale. ~ 1 R-7. , , 40. Transportation Center. The original (December 1993) Transportation Center receipts equated to only 19 days of full price, full day parking per unit. Assuming , three to four persons per vehicle and very little public transit utilization, we agree that these estimates appear low in comparison with skier visits. Based on the revised skier calculations, we have assumed 35 days of full day parking at eight , dollars per day or $280. 41. RETT Tax Collections. Revisions have been made to the real estate transfer tax , calculations. The methodology is explained in the attached table. Over a 15 year period the town will receive an estimated $23,067 per year in real estate transfer tax receipts form this project. Based on the anticipated ten year build-out ' schedule, this equates to an average annual figure of $1214/unit. 42. Revenue Generation Summary. A revised revenue projection is provided in the t Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis section of this document. ' TOWN OF VAIL SERVICE EXPENDITURES AND IMPACT ASSUMPTIONS 43. Service Expenditures and Impact Assumptions. It is difficult to respond to Mr. ' Hall's letter on a point by point basis. In our view, the town in reviewing our analysis erred by selectively analyzing certain service obligations on a marginal cost basis and others on an average cost basis. As described in our report, either , approach is acceptable, but consistency is required. For instance, it is inconsistent to argue that the town's snow removal system is "maxed out", and thereby attributing high marginal service delivery costs to this project, without also , acknowledging that other services, such as recreating, library, town council, town hall expenses, park maintenance etc. will experience very little new marginal costs associated with this development. Under the reviewer's methodology, these ' categories should be afforded no costs. A similar example involves the town's capital fund. To be consistent, the reviewer's ' suggested marginal cost approach should recognize that the town's current commitment to capital projects and debt service (over one third of the budget) are existing town obligations unaffected by this development. A marginal cost ~ approach would allocate no expenses to capital improvements, our methodology allocates a pro rata share of this existing burden to the new project. , There is also a, tendency in the reviewer's comments to take existing problems such as fire protection in West Vail or parking in town, presume expensive solutions that have not been fully authorized by the Council or the community, and ' then allocate a disproportionate share of the cost to this project. There is no question that Vail like most communities faces infrastructure challenges, and that ' this project will in some proportion contribute to those existing problems. Infrastructure needs are the result of numerous factors not all of which are growth related. As indicated in our analysis, this project will produce revenues in excess ' of service delivery costs. These revenues will be available to help offset as yet unbudgeted capital needs. R-8 ~ ' 1 At some point, it is useful to approach this issue at an intuitive level. If a 30 unit subdivision of $800,000 homes, mostly visitor occupied, is a financial burden to the ' community, then what type of development could produce a favorable impact? Under the town's accounting theory, wouldn't any project in West Vail, particularly if resident occupied or of lesser value than $800,000 per unit, produce negative , impacts? In sum, we have reviewed our analysis and the town's subsequent critique of our , work. We have revised certain aspects of the revenue projections based on the town's recommendations and our rethinking of these issues. We stand by the allocation of expenses as originally projected and consider these expense ' calculations methodologically defensible in keeping with well accepted procedures in these types of analyses. In our view the assumptions employed are conservative and generally skewed against the applicant. Although some quantitative chan9e resulted from the latest recalculations emPloYed in this study, ' our original general conclusions as stated in our December analysis remain , unchanged. ' Conclusions. Even with conservative modeling assumptions, the proposed Trappers Run project produces town revenues in excess of direct service detivery costs. Annual revenues will be roughly 30 percent greater than associated costs. ' The projects fiscal benefits stem largely from the following general characteristics: • high assessed valuation results in strong property tax receipts; , • sale of lots, speculative homes and the continuing sale and resale of high priced units results in a very positive income stream from real , estate transfer taxes; • expectation of seasonal use produces strong retail sales and lift ' ticket receipts; • seasonal use lessens certain service demands ' Additional service costs associated with the project stem from its additional road mileage and its perimeter location. ' The project presents significant fiscal benefit to the community and provides resources to help solve existing service and capital financing challenges. , 1 ' R-9 ~ , ' TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY ~ 44. The change in recommended access routes reflects the analysis of the environmental impacts associated with road construction within Trappers Run, if no variances to Town Standards are allowed. The restriction of no construction ' variances on-site is a major change from the analysis of the first report. To accommodate the Town roadway standards for an access from the North Frontage Road would require extensive earthwork on-site. This earthwork would deforest ' much of the slope, and the cuts and fills would change the basic nature of the site. When these environmental impacts were compared to the traffic impacts associated with the use of Cortina Lane, it was decided that the Cortina Lane ' access would have the fewest overall impacts. The number of homes impacted on Cortina Lane was determined based on the , plat map for the subdivision and a visual count. This number is approximate. All residences on Cortina Lane will experience an increase in traffic. This increase in traffic is within reasonable traffic engineering standards for roadway operations. ' 45. The Traffic StudY does address the increase in traffic that can be exPected on Cortina Lane. This increased traffic will have an impact on residences along , Cortina Lane and others who use the area, such as users of the Davos Trail. However, these impacts are moderate compared to the environmental impacts , associated with the North Frontage Road access. The change in the number of homes impacted was based on a re-analysis of this alternative and is a more accurate count than contained in the first report. " ' 46. The Traffic Study does not attempt to compare the proposed grades on-site with the existing grades on Cortina Lane. The Town Staff will not allow grades greater ' than eight percent to occur on-site, in accordance with the roadway standards. The same roadway standards were not applied to Cortina Lane when it was constructed. ' 47. Trappers Run is proposed to be a single-family residential neighborhood. There is no reason to think that Trappers Run owners and their guests would be any less ' familiar with the streets and driving conditions than the owners and guests of existing homes on Cortina Lane. , 48. An accident history of the area was not provided by Town Staff when background information on the area was received. However, a significant change in the accident rate as a result of increased traffic volume is not expected. Kathleen ' Krager, P.E., did drive all access roads for the site during the month of November. 49. The Vail Master Plan Transportation study was reviewed and incorporated into the , Traffic Study. However, the Town's ability to fund improvements for the North Frontage Road/Chamonix Road intersection in such a timely manner was not anticipated. Improvements to the intersection will help existing residences as well ' as future developments such as Trappers Run. ' R-10 ' ' 50. The choice of access routes to Trappers Run was not based solely on traffic impacts, but was based on a wide range of environmental concerns. , 51. Although transit service is better to the North Frontage Road access, when all environmental issues were analyzed, the Cortina Lane access was chosen. ' 52. Trip generation rates used in the Traffic Impact Study are from the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Report and are for full-time single family ' homes, not recreational homes. Weekday traffic was analyzed, since the peak hour trip generation from a residential area is greater on weekdays than on Saturdays. ' 53. The directional split for the analysis of the four-way stop intersection of North Frontage Road and Chamonix Road was determined based on the actual traffic ' volumes of the intersection for north/south versus east/west traffic. The 55/45 directional split is appropriate. ' The Traffic Impact Study does not state that the four-way stop interseetion is operating at Level of Service A/B. Cortina Lane will operate at Level of Service ' A/B with the addition of this development, based on a two-lane road highway capacity analysis. The Traffic Impact Study states the four-way stop intersection is currently near , capacity, and will exceed capacity in the future. No Level of Service is applied to a four-way stop analysis. Improvements should be made to this intersection; most notable is the need to signalize the intersection. The development of Trappers Run ' will result in a small increase in traffic at this intersection. It should be noted that the increase in traffic does not occur at the two critical movements: northbound ' right turn and westbound left turn. The Highway Capacity Manual does not provide a technique to analyze the 1 interference of two or more closely placed stop control intersections. If the interchange ramp intersections were signalized, the impact of their proximity could be determined. As stop-sign controlled intersections, they operate separately, with ' travel delay being cumulative through the three intersections. 54. The Traffic Study addresses improvements that are needed at the North Frontage ' Road/Chamonix Road intersection. These improvements are needed whether Trappers Run is developed or not. Improvements proposed to Cortina Lane are to bring the street section up to Town standards, and are not needed to provide ' any increase to roadway capacity. The final design of Cortina Lane will have to include driveway designs were grades are being changed. ~ , ' R-11 ' - ' AIR QUALITY ' 55. Emissions from road sanding have been included in a revision to Table 1, included in the Air Quality section of this document. The total emission levels shown on this revised table would only occur after sanding, and road conditions have become ' dry. Increases in distance and vehicle numbers have also been included in the revision. ' WATER RESOURCES 56. A 25 year drainage criteria will be utilized to design all storm systems. The , hydrautic analysis and calculations will be accomplished and provided per Item 36 comment. Providing bridge crossings and moving the roadbed from the Arosa Road alternates cannot be accomplished without massive tree removal, streambed ' relocation, upstream debris pond, large cuts and centerline grade in excess of 8%, and this alternative has been determined by the developer to create too great of an impact. ' VEGETATION ' 57. The vegetation communities were described according to dominant or characteristic species in the various strata (tree, shrub, herbaceous) that are , represented. Columbine was not considered to be "significant", although a fairly- common herbaceous species. Blue columbine (Aquilegia caerulea) is the Colorado state flower and will be reestablished on the site and is part of the ' proposed revegetation seed mix. No plans for a pocket park are proposed. 58. The wildland fire guidelines are not being incorporated. ' 59. Preliminary landscape plans have been included with this resubmittal and indicate quantities of materials to be replanted. ! WETLANDS ~ 60. The Cortina Lane alternate achieves near 90 ° crossings of the streambed. A letter from M. Claffey, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been included in Appendix C. , ' ' ' R-12 ~ ' , WILDLIFE , 61-2. As indicated in the recent comments, some human intrusion impacts have already occurred in this area of West Vail. Buffering of impacts from development would occur primarily on public lands if no buffer areas are provided on this property. , It is difficult to place the burden of buffer zones on private land instead of public lands unless it has.been zoned for low-density or designated for open space. As planned, some buffering is provided by intact vegetation and open space and is ' more functional for the less sensitive (to human intrusion) species than the more sensitive species. Other areas serving as buffers are identified in the EIR supptement of December 14, 1993. ~ 63. Much of the cumulative impacts to wildlife in this area have alreadY occurred (40% decrease in mule deer herd from the construction of I-70). Most of the remaining ' wildlife habitat occurs on public land to the west of the property or on the ski area, and not in the Vail Valley corridor along the Interstate. The amount of habitat available in the valley or on public land is species dependent, as not all species ~ require non-disturbed habitats. Habitat availability for the proposed development is addressed in responses to Oppenheimer January 4, 1994 Comments, Item 130. ' 64. The Design Guidelines (Revised December 14, 1993) state that "due to wildlife, interior storage of trash is required (fenced or screened trash areas do not qualify ' as enclosed or interior), and interior storage should eliminate the need for the bear-proof trash cans. ' PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION 65. The purpose of a preliminary geotechnical investigation is to-provide a general ~ evaluation of the subsurface conditions and identify any geotechnical or geologic concerns. The report has provided that information. Specific design criteria for the roads, retaining walls, cut slopes, and fill slopes will be presented when the plans ' for the subdivision are finalized. A landslide on the property has been identified. In its present condition, ' underground utilities that transport water or structures should not be constructed on the landslide. However, the landslide will be stabilized by dewatering which will make it possible to construct structures and utilities in the area. ' 66. Selection and evaluation of specific retaining wall system or systems for a project ' is part of the final design. There are several possible ways to retain soils in cuts and fills on Trappers Run. These include: ' 1. Reinforced concrete walls 2. Crib walls constructed with concrete or timber cribs ' 3. Shoring walls for cuts constructed with steel soldier posts and timber, concrete or steel lagging , R-13 ' ' 4. Gabion walls constructed of steel wire baskets and gabion rock 5. Bin walls constructed of steel panels , 6. Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls which include Reinforced Earth, Tensar, Hilfiker, VSL, or Mirafi with many different types of facings 7. Block Walls - concrete ' 8. Boulder retaining walls 9. T-walls for cuts - concrete 10. Soil nailing for cuts ' 11. Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) fill slopes - allows for construction of 1:1 slopes for fills ' The developer is desirous of using a keystone type system as depicted in . Appendix A. The selection of a system will be based on the final plans, site conditions, soil conditions, site restrictions, site disturbance, ease of construction, ' aesthetics and economics. One or several of these systems could be used at Trappers Run. The aesthetics vary from natural systems consisting of boulders or MSE fill slopes to concrete steel facing. Ease of construction is dependent on site ' conditions and system selected. The least site disturbance for cuts is probably produced from a shoring wall system or soil nailing, however, these do not have ' a natural appearance. The other systems generally result in more disturbance to the site than a shoring wall or soil nailing. The on-site soils with an average of 65% passing the No. 200 sieve can be used for constructing some MSE walls. ' 67. Yes, this area can support structures. ' 68. Roads are constructed in all types of soils. With the soils averaging more than 65% passing the No. 200 sieve, they would be influenced by changes in moisture. Therefore, the moisture content of the soils would need to be controlled. ~ The handling, stockpiling and reusing of topsoil during construction is influenced by the landscaping requirements and would be the contractor's responsibility. ' From a geotechnical point of view, the access from Cortina Lane should be easier to design and should produce the least amount of disturbance. Since it is on a , south facing slope, the cut and fill slopes should be more stable. This would be due to less surface water and probably no subsurface water. 1 ~ ' ' R-14 ~ , ~ ENGINEERING GEOLOGIC HAZARD STUDY ' 69. I maintain my original position that no high-value structures should be built within the landslide area, because of a perceived high ground instability risk--unless that risk is substantially reduced by soil stabilizing methods normally practiced in the ~ geotechnical engineering profession. One of those - dewatering - is planned for this landslide, along with engineered cuts and fills, and promotion of surtace drainage. I perceive neither confusion nor contradiction in my statements. The ' first was premised on a geologic site characterization study; the second was premised on a risk reduction assessment, in concert with the geotechnical engineer. ' ROCKFALL AND DEBRIS FLOW ANALYSIS ~ 70. Colorado Land Consultants and the developer have the final word based on the professional recommendations provided by Mr. Irish and Hydro-Triad, Ltd. I have ~ reviewed Mr. Irish's report and he and I seem to be in mufual agreement as to the. potential hazard associated with rockfalls. ' My original report states "Gateway Development, Inc. has spent considerable time and money defining the most workable road layout for the Trappers Run development. Obviously many considerations are inherent in the decision making ' process of final design, i.e. zoning, topography, landscape, site access, construction costs, economic feasibility, etc. All things considered, the current layout appears to be the most feasible provided the potential for damage from any ~ natural hazard events can be eliminated. Realignment of Trappers Road should be considered only as a last resort at this point in time". , Nowhere in the report did I support a theory of poor road design, nor assume road re-alignment was not possible. ~ This statement is vague. Apparently he is envisioning the long span bridges being used in a North Frontage Road access design wherein Trappers Road parallels the drainage channel and uses the long span bridges to cross the drainageway. ' This thinking ignores the basic logic and differences behind the finro designs. A North Frontage Road design, in which the access road parallels the drainage ~ channel, puts that roadway in an area susceptible to inundation in the event of a debris flow. So, the mitigating alternative selected for a North Frontage Road access design was one of detention. A design whose intent is to prevent a debris ~ flow from reaching the. roadway. ~ Cortina Lane access allowed mitigating the impacts of a debris flow through avoidance. So long as no buildings, roads or structures are located in a debris flow inundation zone, letting the debris flow pass through the development is ~ possible. ' R-15 ' ~ The idea of having an access road in an area potentially effected by inundation of a debris flow, and allowing the debris flow to pass through that area is 1 contradictory. 71. Mr. Irish's report states, "Three geologic conditions pose potential hazards locally. ~ These include a small slump-type landslide..." The landslide(s) are shown to the west of the property on figure 2 of the report. The report goes on to state the risk of large scale failure due to natural causes is judged to be low". ' In my report I describe the area where the landslide is, half of the basin is east facing and snow melt on these slopes generally will occur gradually very early in ' the spring season such that when rapid snow melt of mid to late spring occurs, the east facing slopes will be nearly devoid of snow for these reasons we feel that a debris flow occurrence would be less likely in this drainage basin..." , Also my report says "Historically in the Rocky Mountains, debris flows ori9inate in high barren mountainous areas where This is a true statement based on ' historical geologic evidence, it is not a statement which limits the scope of the study. ' The hazard delineation map presented in my second report more accurately resembles the delineations as presented by Mears and adopted by the Town of ' Vail. 72.1 This statement is false. My report reads as follows. "Also the Trappers Run ' drainageway does not show any geologic evidence that would indicate a history of debris flow occurrence. For these reasons we feel that debris flow occurrence would be less likely..." ~ Evidence of historical geologic processes and occurrences is always assessed when interpreting physical geology. This is an elementary step in any geologic ~ evaluation. Had there been evidence in the valley of previous debris flows, my conclusions regarding debris flow potential would have been substantially different. ~ 72.2 My report states, "The waterway openings of the bridges proposed for spanning ' the Trappers Run drainageway have been sized very conservatively for expected runoffs associated with the drainage basin above Trappers Run (a detailed discussion of this is covered in the Water Quality section of this report). ' In the Water Resources, Responses to Town of Vail Staff Review Questions, Rod Eisenbraun, P.E. states "The bridges have a storm water capacity of approximately ~ 5,000 cfs, and as such are more than capable of passing the 100-year storm which has a peak flow of 195 cfs. ~ , R-16 ' , 73. Trash racks are commonly used for the purpose that Greg mentions, and was considered for use at Trappers Run. However, the Cortina Lane access design , intent is clearly stated in the report as "The intent of this design is to span the drainageway allowing the mass of the potential. debris flow to pass beneath the roadway without causing damage to, or inundation of, the roadway. ' Installing a trash rack would most certainly create damming and debris detention upstream of the bridge and consequently expensive clean up. It could also ' potentially cause the debris to overtop the roadway. The bridges utilized in the Cortina Lane access design were not intended to detain the debris flow (unlike the detention berm proposed for use with the North Frontage Road access design, ~ where use of a trash rack was recommended) therefore the use of trash racks were not discussed. , This is clearly a final design specification. 74. Rock outcrops encountered constructing the Cortina Lane access will be dealt with ' through corrective geotechnical engineering and construction techniques to minimize geological risk to persons, structures and ancillary facilities. , DESIGN GUIDELINES 75. The Design Guidelines have been developed with the help of professionals. ' 76. Buildin9 enveloPes shall be reviewed bY the Desi9n Review Committee for Trappers Run and then by the Town of Vail (also refer to Comment 31). ' 77. The standard driveway is 8 percent and 10% with approval from the Town of Vail ' and up to 12% if the driveway is heated. 78. The Design Guidelines language will be rewritten to conform with the Town of Vail ' ordinances. 79. This can be included in the Design Guidelines and could be implemented if ' problems occur. 80. Wildland fire guidelines have not been incorporated. , 81. This will be done in final stages of detached landscaping design. ' 82. Wildland fire guidelines have not been incorporated. 83. A preliminary landscape plan has been included with this submittal. ~ ' - - R-17 ~ , , VIEW STUDIES f COMPUTER SIMULATION , 84. Please see Comment #35. 85. The Tins are not an exact representation of the smallest of detail, but do provide ' an accurate impression of the proposal. ROADWAY PLANS ' 86. Cortina Lane provides access to Trappers Run from a public road which is allowed and required. It also allows the development of Trappers Run to fall completely ~ within the development guidelines and ordinances of the Town of Vail and requires no variances for its development. , 87. The grades and trees in the path of the North Frontage Road alignment, or alternate alignments create a much more significant environmental impact than the Cortina alternate, and can not be constructed within the established Design ' Guidelines of the Town of Vail. 88. The existing elevation of Davos Trail is 8040±. The elevation of the existing creek ' bed is 7980±, for a difference of 60 vertical feet. This seems to create even more of an environmental impact than the Frontage Road - Arosa Drive alternative. ' 89. Development within the landslide area is addressed in Items #65,67 and 69; drainage is overland in the historic basin; and the preliminary erosion control plan , indicated the erosion control measures being implemented. 90. The guardrail is located 2-feet behind the flowline. The tier width is 5-feet. ' 91. The area of disturbance on Lot 13 Vail Ridge is within the public road. ' 92. The depth of the sewer in this location is fairly shallow and disturbance will be minimal and the area has been included in the revegetation plan. ' 93. The total square footage of the wall is approximately 36,000 sf, subject to final design. ' 94. Please refer to the construction staging plan Sheet 6; the forest access roads will remain open. ' 95. These improvements are not severe and can quite easily be accomplished. Please see Sheet 7. ' 96. The Tins are not exact representations of the smallest detail, but do provide an accurate impression of the proposal. R-18 ~ , ' 97. A preliminary landscape plan has been prepared and now indicates quantities and materials. , 98. This is a correct statement, however, at time of final street design precise elevations will be designed. This can be easily accommodated. , 99. The developer feels this access is adequate and access can be signed appropriately. , 100. Please see responses to Comment #87. ' RESPONSES TO THE WRITTEN COMMENTS RECEIVED IN RUSSELL FORREST'S LETTER DATED JANUARY 7, 1994 ' 101. No Action (i.e., No Units) is not a viable alternative as it does not meet the purpose and need of the project as designated by the zoning. similarly, various unit ' densities may not meet the purpose and need of the project. Therefore, the density may not be a viable option for alternatives. However, difference configurations of access roads and building site layouts were evaluated. , 102. The Planning and Environmental Commission comments - not direction - proposed a range of 5 to 10 units, this is not an alternative. ' 103. Please refer to the responses made in Comments 37-43. ' 104. Please refer to the response made in Comment #24. 105. Air Quality. Inversions are caused by cooler air being rapped under warmer air ' when air masses are stable. Site-specific conditions in the area that indicate inversions may include visually recognized non-dispersion of diesel smoke and no wind. If such conditions occur, stopping construction equipment engines would ' need to be specified in the construction plans and would be the responsibility of the construction manager. ' 106. No analysis was performed to support the statement that impacts from the development would be minimal and 'insignificant. According to the Water Resources Data Colorado, Water Year 1992, the Gore Creek watershed covers ' approximately 85 square miles (54,400 Acres), the Trappers Run Development covers 47 acres which is less than 0.09% of the total Gore Creek Watershed. Trappers Run will add less than 2% to this developed area. As stated in the ' response to the comments provided in the October 24, 1993 letter from the Town of Vail staff, there will be increased storm water flow to Gore Creek, possible with higher sediment load. These will contribute to the cumulative impacts from ' development to Gore Creek, but, as can be seen above, these additional impacts will be minimal and insignificant. ' , R-19 ~ ' 107. The exact location of the basins will be determined in Final Design, however, the maintenance of these facilities will be the Homeowners Association. ' 108. Vegetation - The Colorado Natural Heritage Program surveys indicated that the Trappers Run area "would make an acceptable open space area for Town of Vail , according to their criteria as it represents one of the last of its habitat types within the Town of Vail". As stated in revised responses to Town of Vail Staff review questions, the survey indicated no rare, threatened, or endangered plant species ' on the site, and no unique or exemplary natural communities. 109. A preliminary landscape plan has been prepared and it indicates preliminary the ~ number of trees and shrubs to be planted. A Final Plan will be provided at the time of construction document submittal. ~ 110. In reference to the discussion of the cumulative impacts of the project on wildlife populations and habitat, the December 14 report stated that Vail valley , "developments have the effect of pushing many of the more sensitive species out of the area and into other areas, many of which are less optimum habitats in terms of providing feedmg and reproductive areas, or were already occupied by other individual of that species'. The report further stated that "Trappers Run has the ' potential to cause impacts to wildlife populations in a manner similar to the other residential and commerical development in the valley". This discussion does not , underestimate the potential impacts to wildlife populations and it does acknowledge that this project will add to the cumulative impacts to wildlife populations in the Vail valley. , In terms of estimating the degree or size of this project's impacts, the number of acres disturbed at this site is relatively small compared to the other development , in the Vail valley. Currently, the Vail Ski Area encompasses 4,014 acres and high density development (i.e., commercial and residential) within the Vail Valley encompasses approximately 2400 acres. Comparatively, the proposed Trappers ~ Run development represents less than 2 percent of the Vail Valley's high intensity development. ' 111. The December 14 report does not indicate that only 6.6 acres of the 47 acre project site would be impacted. As stated in this report, a total of. 6.6 acres of habitat will be irretrievably committed by the construction of roads and houses, an ~ additional 11.2 acres will be disturbed by construction but will be revegetated, and "additional areas of wildlife habitat will be indirectly impacted by visual and noise disturbances and fragmentation of habitat. The number of acres affected by these ' indirect impacts is difficult to estimate and is considered to be species-dependent. The degree or type of impact that the different wildlife species are expected to ' experience by the project was indicated in Table 1. In this table, elk have been assigned a Level 1 Impact, which means that they will probably experience a long- ' term displacement form the project area and may discontinue utilizing the 47 acres of the project area. However, mule deer are assigned a Level 2-3 Impact in Table ' R-20 , ' 1, which means that they will probably be only partially displaced form the project area. Mule deer do remain in the vicinity of many housing development in the ' mountains and foothills and are considered to be nuisance by many homeowners. The potential displacement of other species was evaluated on this table in a similar , manner, using their usual behavior to development and intrusion. 112. Objectives of a buffer are to provide an area where impacts from development ~ gradually decrease. Mr. Andre considers it desirable to provide a buffer between a development and public land so that various impacts are neutralized on private land. This is an ideal situation from a public land standpoint, but is a luxury not ~ often found unless open space has been dedicated by a particular community to serve this purpose. The types of buffer zones that are most commonly requested occur in areas of riparian habitats, wetlands, raptor nests, and other sensitive ' areas such as great blue heron rookeries. The concept of a buffer zone within areas of private lands can be considered to be a"takings issue". This issue ~ considers the rights of the land owner and their right to make a reasonable profit from their land while remaining within the designated land zoning. ' As discussed in the December 14 report, the evaluation of the status of the golden eagle nest, which is located east of the deer underpass, will need to wait until 1994 sprmg nesting season. ' 113. Per the Design Guidelines, interior storage of trash is required. ' 114. Please refer to Item #34 comments. 115. Please refer to Item #34 comments. ~ 116. Please refer to Item #34 comments. ' 117. A property owners handbook will be developed that addresses the issues of living in the vicinity of wildlife. ' 118. Contributions made to a habitat mitigation fund in order to mitigate the impacts made to wildlife habitat, will be considered. ' 119. Please refer to Item #112 comments. 120. Both the initial EIR (September 27, 1993) and the supplemental EIR (December 14, ' 1993) have consistently stated that the proposed development at Trappers Run will cause some impacts to wildlife populations, that these impacts are difficult to , quantify, and that the project will contribute to the cumulative impacts on wildlife populations in the Vail valley. ' R-21 ~ , , 121. To satisfy the request for a"12:00 view", both a plan view of the 3D model has been provided along with the slope and disturbance plan. Combined, there ' drawings provide information that would be garnered from this requested simulated view. , RESPONSES TO THE WRITTEN COMMENTS RECEIVED IN MICHAEL MCGEE'S LETTER, DATED DECEMBER 27, 1993. , 122. The statement increase in the number and frequency of both fire and medial calls" is correct but this also applies to all other development that is currently occurring within the Town of Vail, whether it is a single unit or thirty units. , 123. Mr. McGee's statement that this project is on a"south facing slope" is incorrect. The predominant slopes of the developed areas is to the north and east. The ' projects south facing slopes occur in Tracts E and C which are open space thus requiring the same level of fire service as similar areas within the Town of Vail. ' 124. The Town of Vail by its physical constraints is linear in design with a limited number of thoroughfares running from east to west. This is a fact and an ~ operational consideration of the Fire Department but is not an impact created by the development of Trappers Run. ~ 125. The devetopers intent is to work with the Upper Eagle Consolidated Water and Sanitation District in improving the water system to handle the demands that are created by this residential development. , 126. Mr. McGee states that West Vail does not currently meet the Insurance Services Office/Commerical Risk Services (ISO) criteria and that any developments in West ~ Vail should have an effect on the insurance rates of all properties throughout Vail. This concern seems to be one that has to be addressed on a district wide basis in an effort to improve the service to the West Vail area of the district with or ' without Trappers Run. 127. With the annexation of any property to an incorporated town, there is an underlying , obligation of the town to provide services to that property. It appears as though the Town of Vail has been negligent in the planning of fire protection for the area referred to as West Vail as pointed out by Mr. McGee in his previous comment. , 128. False alarms are a fact of life for all fire districts. The likelihood of a false alarm in Trappers Run is just as minimal as it is in the neighboring development and their ' impact on a critical call is just as great. 129. As part of this proposal, the developer is going to widen Cortina Lane to a width , of 22' edge of pavement to edge of pavement. The cul-de-sacs within Trappers Run are designed per the Engineering Regulations, Construction Specifications and Design Standards adopted in 1991. ' , R-22 ' I RESPONSES TO WRITTEN COMMENTS RECEIVED IN TODD OPPENHEIMER'S LETTER, DATED JANUARY 4, 1994. , 130. As stated in the December 14 report, a total of 6.6 acres of habitat will be irretrievably committed by the construction of roads and houses, an additional 11.2 , acres will be disturbed by construction but will be revegetated, and "additional areas of wildlife habitat will be indirectly impacted by visual and noise disturbances and fragmentation of habitat... The number of acres affected by these indirect ~ impacts is difficult to estimate and is considered to be species-dependent". The discussion on wildlife habitat losses did not contain inconsistencies, but rather ~ contains an elaboration of a topic which is difficult to quantify. The discussion in the December 14 report on critical habitat for elk and mule deer was an estimation of an extreme case, or "worst case scenario", in which even if all of the habitat in ~ the project area were no longer available, only 0.05% and 0.025% of the elk and mule deer habitat within the Colorado Division of Wildlife Data Analysis Units (DAU) ~ would be lost, respectively. The degree or type of impact that the different wildlife species are expected to , experience by the project was indicated in Table 1. In this table, elk have been assigned a Level 1 Impact, which means that they will probably experience a long- term displacement form the project area and may discontinue utilizing the 47 acres ' of the project area. However, mule deer are assigned a Level 2-3 Impact in Table 1, which means that they will probably be only partially displaced form the project area. Mule deer do remain in the vicinity of many housing development in the , mountains and foothills and are considered to be nuisance by many homeowners. The potential displacement of other species was evaluated on this table in a similar ~ manner, using their usual behavior to development and intrusion. 131. Mr. Oppenheimer's point regarding a design team approach to the individual siting ' of the homes is a very positive comment and one we will incorporate into the final draft of the Design Guidelines. ~ Transptanting of existing vegetation will take place where and whenever possible. The actual quantifying of the transplanted material will be incorporated to the supporting plan submitted with'the Final Plat, as well as the development of ' individual lots. , ~ ~ , R-23 ~ ' ' 132. Transplanting vegetation and as much topsoil as possible will be specified in revegetation plans. This revegetation technique will be used for areas that have ~ at least 5 inches of topsoil without extensive tree roots or large rocks that are problematic to removal and placement. ' Plans to protect existing vegetation not cleared for construction will be addressed in the construction plans and specifications, and will include: , 1. Avoiding undisturbed areas with equipment. 2. Constructing buildings by disturbing as little vegetation as possible. 3. Fencing off of trees and critical vegetation to be left undisturbed. ~ 133. Question is addressed to fellow Staff members. TraPPers Run will follow the Town of Vail design/construction guidelines. ' 134. Upon further review of the comPuter model bY DHM, Inc., the imProvements on these lots are not visible from this vantage point and/or not within the range of this ~ image. , 735. This utility easement is beyond the crest of the hill on the left of the photo and impacts very few if any trees since it occurs in an area that is dominated by grasses. ~ 136. Mr. Oppenheimer is correct on this point. ' 137. Upon further review by the experts with this technology, this simulated view is correct. ~ 138. The developer is not required to provide trailhead parking at this point or anywhere else within the development. This is consistent with other developments that are adjacent to U.S.F.S. access roads/trails. ' 139. A preliminary landscape plan has been included, the detail requested in this comment will be provided on the plans that will be submitted to support the Final ' Plat. ' i ~ ~ , R-24 APPLICATION SECTION III ~¦s ~r ~r ~ ~ r~ ~ r ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~r ~ ~ ~ r ~ " . . ,a~ . DATE RECEIVED 8Y ~ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ~ APPUCATION FOR MAJOR SUBDIVISION REVIEW CHAPTER 17.16 VAIL MUNlCIPAL CODE (MORE THAN 4 LOTS) ~ (please print or type) A. APPLICANT Gateway Development, Inc. - Gary Arthur 2303 E. Dartmout venue ~ MAILING ADDRESS Englewood, CO 80 1 f 0 PHO E( 303 )'758-8085 B. PROPERTY OWNER /OWNEA'S SIGNATURE MAILING ADDRESS % - - ~'77Cr'. PHONE aL~ C. LOCATION OF PROPOSAL (street address)~OLti "~nd west of Vail Ridge SECTION LOTS16, 19,21 BL)CM 14 SUBDIVISION Proposed Trappers Run ~ D. FEE $1,000.00 plus $20 per platted lot. PAID X CHECK # QATE 7/ 12/93 E. CONSULTATION REOUIRED , ~ 1 tir,.t step is to request a meeting with the zoning administrator to assist the applicant in meeting the submittal requirements and to give the proposal a preliminary , review. The applicant should review Section 17.16 of the Subdivision regulations to become familiar with the review procedures and submittal requirements. , l ~ F. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS 1. A list of all adjacent property owners and their mailing addresses (incfuding ~ those behind and acrflss the street). ln additlon, submlt addressed, stamped envelopes tor each af the above. 2. A written.statement describing the precise nature of the requesi, including the ~ existing situation and the proposed situation and how the proposal will make the subdivision compatible with other properties In the viclnity. 3. A site plan showing the proposed development inciuding topography, traffic ~ circu4ation, us2able open space, landscaped areas, utilities, and drainage features. ~ 4. Title Report verifying ownership and easements. (Schedules A & B) , 5. PFIELIMINARY PIAN - SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: ~ A. At least thirty days prior to the preliminary plan presentation to the PEC, the subdivider shall submit at a scale of one inch equals one hundred feet or larger, twelve copies of each of the following (exceptions can be ~ granted on individual items by the director of public works or the zoning administrator) to the Department of Community Development: 11. The Environmental Impact Report required. ~ J 2. A topographic survey with a north arrow, graphic scale, dimensioned to nearest foot prepared by a Colorado registered land surveyor, shall be submitted including the following ~ infonnation: NA - I PRELIMINARY PLANS SECTION IV ~ ~ rr ~ ~ ~ r~ ~ ~w r ~ r ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ r ~ ~ PRELIMINARY PLAN - SHEET INDEX I SHEET NO. DESCRIPTION ~ 1. Boundary & Topographic Survey 2. Preliminiary Plot Plan 3. Slope & Disturbance Plan ~ 4. Preliminary Utility Plan 5. Preliminary Erosion Control Plan 6. Construction Staging Plan ~ 7. Cortina Lane Widening Plan 8. Conceptual Drainage Plan 9. 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'}v 6e.~ `r, 19 ya„lye i . i . y " `,L t~ ~xcu P....~.. - . J` ~u~i jiSy{ ~ ~ '~~~:s~~~s~}~, ,i• ' - ~ :a." , ~ ' REDUCED COPY _ t!`~. ' ` . ~ , ~Y ~ ~ ~ ~ r' ;:~,6+ . ,-+~r-~1S~ ~ ,r a: , ~ nY• " _ r . rRur[ne ~nr O~I KAM ~ .y~ y;~ ~ ~ 'e-i J • ~;y ~ ~ ~ H - ' ~ ~ ' . f~~~~, ~ . _ X TI: 'c N .e `4:.~.f~~~a _ t-_ .+.~•~~1. ~id~ _ - •i . STUDIES AND REPORTS SECTION V A. ECONOMIC AND FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS , 3773 CHERRV CREEK NORTH DRIVE. SUITE 701 DENVER,COLORADOB0209.3827 PHONE: 303 321 2547, FAX: 303 399 0448 ~ RESEARCH & ' February 9,1994 C0NSULTING ' Mr. Gary Arthur President Gateway Development Inc. , 2303 East Dartmouth Avenue Englewood, CO 80110 ' RE: Fiscal Impact of Trappers Run Subdivision , Dear Mr. Arthur: This letter is in response to review comments compiled by the Town of , Vail regarding the economic and fiscal consequences of the proposed Trappers Run Subdivision. Specifically, this letter covers comments made in a January 12, 1994 letter from Mr. Jim Curnutte, Town of Vail Planning ' Department; a memorandum from Mr. Russell Forrest, Town of Vail Planning Department; and a memorandum from Mr. Greg Hall dated January 7, 1994. Mr. Hall's memorandum in particular focused on a , vaziety of economic and fiscal impact issues. We have reviewed these comments and amended our analysis where appropriate. Two revised exhibits are appended to this letter. , The following subheadings and page numbers relate to the January 7 Hall memorandum. ~ Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis (page 1) ~ Retail sales. In 1992 (the last fu11 year of available data, which is why it was chosen) the town averaged $1,487 of retail sales tax revenue per unit in the community. Our analysis recognizes that certain revenues were ~ from persons not staying in town, and that certain units, such as hotel rooms, may produce more sales tax per unit than single family dwellings. For this reason, we reduced the assumption to $1,000 per unit. ' , ~ . E-1 ~ ~ Mr. Gary Authur ~ February 9,1994 Page 2 ' The ultimate sales per unit will depend largely upon what percentage of ~ these homes are made available for overnight rental. Assuming very few of the new units are rented to overnight guests, sales tax receipts will be lower. In the calculations accompanying this memo, we have reduced the , sales per unit further to 50 percent of the current sales per unit realization, or $750/unit. It should be noted that town sales tax collections indude sales of natural ~ gas, electricity, telephone and cable television, which single family homes produce in abundance regardless of occupancy. Homes are occupied ~ periodically throughout the year not just ski season. Simply considering the utilities sales tax receipts, the $750 assumption must be viewed as conservative. ' Ski lift tax assumptions. The sales tax on ski lifts has been changed from 2 percent to 4 percent. We are unaware of any statistics from VA (or , anywhere else) that would indicate that "50 percent of the winter guests staying in Vail do not ski". Further review of VA statistics will verify that ' our assumptions of skier days per guest are reasonable In light of the reviewers concern, we have reduced the skier visit generation per unit from 70 to 60 days / season. In recognition of some community pass use , and children's ticket sales, we have reduced ticket revenue from $38 to $32 per sale. Transportation Center. The original (December 1993) Transportation ' Center receipts equated to only 19 days of full price, full day parking per . unit. Assuming three to four persons per vehicle and very little public ~ transit utilization, we agree that these estimates appear low in comparison with skier visits. Based on the revised skier calculations, we have assumed 35 days of full day parking at eight dollars per day or $280. ~ RETT Tax Collections. Revisions have been made to the real estate transfer tax calculations. The methodology is explained in the attached ~ table. Over a 15 year period the town will receive and estimated $23,067 per year in real estate transfer tax receipts from this project. Based on the anticipated ten year buildout schedule, this equates to an average annual ~ figure of $1214I unit. _ Revenue Generation Summary. The revised revenue projections ~ accompany this letter. . ~ E- 2 1 ' ~ Mr. Gary Authur February 9,1994 Page 3 ~ ' Service Expenditures and Impact Assumptions (page 2) ' It is difficult to respond to Mr. Hall's letter on a point by point basis. In our view, the town in reviewing our analysis erred by selectively analyzing certain service obligations on a marginal cost basis and others on ~ an average cost basis. As described in our report, either approach is aceeptable, but consistency is required. For instance, it is inconsistent to argue that the town's snow removal system is "maxed out", and thereby attributing high marginal service delivery costs to this project, without , also acknowledging that other services, such as recreation, library, town council, town hall expenses, park maintenance etc. will experience very ~ little new marginal costs associated with this development. Under the reviewer's methodology, these categories should be afforded no costs. ~ A similar example involves the town's capital fund. To be eonsistent, the reviewer's suggested marginal cost approach should recognize that the town's current commitment 'to capital projects and debt service (over one ' third of the budget) are existing town obligations unaffected by this development. A marginal cost approach would allocate no expenses to capital improvements, our methodology allocates a pro rata share of this ~ existing burden to the new project. There is also a tendency in the reviewer's comments to take existing ' problems, such as fire protection in West Vail or parking in town, presume expensive solutions that have not been full authorized by the Council or the community, and then allocate a disproportionate share of the costs to ~ this project. There is no question that Vail like most, communities faces infrastructure challenges, and that this project will in some proportion contribute to those existing problems. Infrastructure needs are the result ' of numerous factors not all of which are growth related. As indicated in our analysis, this project will produce revenues in excess of service delivery costs. These revenues will be available to help offset as yet r unbudgeted capital needs At some point, it is useful to approach this issue at an intuitive level. If a i 30 unit subdivision of $800,000 homes, mostly visitor occupied is a financial burden to the community, then what type of development could ~ produce a favorable impact? Under the town's accounting theory, wouldn't any project in West Vail, particularly if resident occupied or of lesser value than $800,000 per unit, produce negative impacts? ~ E-3 , Mr. Gary Authur ~ February 9,1994 Page 4 ~ In sum, we have reviewed our analysis and the town's subsequent critique of our work. We have revised certain of the revenue projections based on the town's recommendations and our rethinking of these issues. We stand by the allocation of expenses as originally projected and consider these ~ expense calculations methodologically defensible and in keeping with well accepted procedures in these types of analyses. In our view the assumptions employed are conservative and generally skewed against the ~ applicant. Although some quantitative change resulted from these latest recalculations employed in this study, our original general conclusions as stated in our December analysis remain unchanged. ' Conclusions Even with conservative modeling assumPtions, the ProPosed TraPPer's ~ Run project produces town revenues in excess of direct service delivery ' costs. Annual revenues will be roughly 30 percent greater than associated costs. The projects fiscal benefit stem largely from the following general characteristics: ~ • high assessed valuation results in strong property tax receipts; • sale of lots, speculative homes and the continuing sale and ~ resale of high priced units results in a very positive income stream from real estate transfer taxes; ' • expectation of seasonal use produces strong retail sales and lift ticket receipts; ~ • seasonal use lessens certain service demands. Additional service costs associated with the project stem from its ~ additional road mileage and its perimeter location. The project presents significant fiscal benefit to the community and ' provides resources to help solve existing service and capital financing challenges. ~ ~ ~ E-4 ' ' Mr. Gary Authur February 9,1994 - Page 5 ~ ~ Revision of Trappers Run revenue and cost projections are provided below: ' . Revised Project Revenue Generation Summary Annual Tax Category Revenues/Unit ' Sales $750 Property 710 Lift Tickets 307 ~ Transportation 280 Intergovernmental 100 RETT 1,214 ' Other 260 Total $3,621 /unit/yr. ~ Revised Public Service Cost Summary ~ Tax Category Annual Costs/Unit Police $280 , Capital Projects 287 Public Works 705 Street Capital 75 ~ Transportation 237 Parking 125 Fire 125 Other 725 ~ Total $2,559/unit/yr. ' . We would be pleased to discuss these issues in greater detail at your convenience. , Sincer,eLy, ~ Ford C. Frick Managing Director ~ En closures ' ~ E-5 D 7D_.l 1 BROWVE. BORTZ & CODDINGTOY. INC. ' December 15 1993 ~ ~ Mr. Gary Arthur ' Gateway Development 2303 East Dartmouth Englewood, CO 80110 ' Dear Mr. Arthur: , Attached to this letter is a final report on the economic and fiscal impact of the proposed Trapper's Run project on the Town of Vail. The attached final ~ report has been modified in response to comments and suggestions received from the town staff. You have also requested that we respond to questions raised by the town staff ~ and others during the preliminary review of the Trapper's Run subdivision application. The Vail Department of Community Development provided a , preliminary review of the Trapper's Run application and- detailed a number of questions in an October 25, 19931etter to Mr. Gary Arthur. Five comments were received regarding economic unpact. - ' (1) "Will the development raise property taxes in West Vaii and thereby make it more difficult for full-time residents to live there?" ~ BBC's fiscal analysis indicates that the proposed development will generate ~ town revenues in excess of expenses thereby reducing the cost of municipal government for existing residents. The project's high per unit property valuations will result in higher assessed value, and thus the prospect of lower ' mill levys in order to recover the sazne amount of revenue. The presence of a relatively upscale subdivision in West Vail is *unlikely to ~ fundamentally alter the character of the area and in anyway limit the oppornuiity for full-time residency. ' • ~ laa SOUTH M1IADISON 1 DENVER, COLORADO 80209 (303) 321-2547 - - E-c ~ V ~ - Mr. Gary Arthur ~ December 15,1993 . Page 2 ~ (2) This is an apparent inconsistency between Exhibits 1 and 2. ~ . This has been corrected. ~ (3) "It is critical that the traffic analysis be combined with an environmental analysis in order to adequateIy revierv all proposeii road layouts as welt as alternative road locations." ~ The economic and traffic analyses are based on the same assumptions. The above conunent appears to be directed toward to the environmental or traffic ~ sections rather than the economic analysis. ~ (4) In Exhibit 9, the cost analysis does not include the cost incurred by the Community Development Department in reviewing development applications for Trapper's Run. There are also, of course, building fees which are charged and should be added to the anaiysis ~ which is a payment to the town. Community development costs are included in the category labeled "other" (see Exhibit 9). Building permit fees are already included in the analysis (Exhibit 4) and designated under a category of "fees, licenses and permits." (S) In Exhibit 9 under Capi 'tal Costs, it mentions that there muy be ' "visitor impacts." It is uncleur what this means but it raises a point ~ that additionaI development of open land in the valley may adversely af fect the guest experience and adversely impact sales tax reDenues. ' Please provide additional information in the expected "aisitor impacts. ~ The "visitor impacts" referenced in the above comment are referred to in Fxhibit 9 as "day-visitor" impacts. Day-visitors are persons who make use of Vail facilities, but do not reside nor spend the night in the community. Most ~ day-visitors are Eagle County residents from down-valley, day skiers or guests staying elsewhere in Eagle or Summit County. In this context, it is recognized that day-visitors require certain capital and operating , ~ ~ . E-7 ~ Mr. Gary Arthur ~ December 15,1993 ~ Page 3 expenditures by the Town of Vail. As a rule, development of high property ~ and.sales tax yielding projects, such as Trapper's Run, produces broader financial benefit to the community than the attraction of additional day ~ visitors. Although difficult to verify, we do not believe that development of the 30 unit ~ Trapper's. Run project will "adversely impact the visitor experience" and thereby cause a loss of townwide retail sales. Our revised final report accompanies this summary letter. We would be ~ pleased to review any portions of this analysis with town staff. or others if appropriate. ' Ve truly yours, ~ t~ ~ - rd C. F ck aging Director ~ Enclosures . ' ~ ' . ~ ~ ' • ~ ~ _ E-8 ~ ' TRAPPER'S RUN ~ ECONOMIC AND FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS , . ~ ~ . ~ . - Prepared for - ~ Town of Va.il and Mr. Gary Arthur . Gateway Development , 2303 East Dartmouth Englewood, Colorado 80010 , ~ . - - Prepared by - , Browne, Bortz & Codd.ington, Inc. 155 South Madison, Suite 230 ~ Denver, Colorado 80209 (303) 321-2547 ' ~ ~ December 14,1993 ~ ' E-9 , T'RAPPER'S RUN ECONOMIC AND FISCAL IMPACT ANAL,YSIS ~ This report examines the economic and fiscal effects of the proposed Trapper's ~ Run project on the Town of Vail. DeveloPment and Utilization ExPectations ~ The Trapper's Run development incorporates 47 acres on a largely forested site in ' the northeast corner of the Town of Vail incorporated area. The preliminary site plan calls for 30 single family lots with the majority averaging approximately .5 -.8 acres. ~ There are six large lots, over one acre in size, and a number of open space tracts. The project has approximately one mile of new streets. Lots will be priced between $210,000 and $525,000 with an average anticipated ~ sale_ price of $300,000. Constructed home values (with land) are expected to range between $700,000 to $1.3 million. Considering current floor area ratio restrictions and the market value of the lots, most homes are expected to be in the neighborhood of 3,500 square feet. A few homes above 4,000 square feet can be accommodated on the larger lots. Based on the experience of other single family residential subdivisions and strong current market conditions, Trapper's Run is expected to complete sale of ninety i percent of its lots within 2 years. Build out will likely take five to ten years. Based on current market trends and the observed use of other single family subdivisions within the Town of Vail, occupancy for Trapper's Run is assumed to be largely seasonal ~ residents: - Exhibit 1. Trapper's Run Occupancy Assumption ~ Number of Units Full-Time Resident Seasonally ~ at Build Out Occupied Units (20%) Occupied Unit (80%) 30 6 24 . ' Approximately twenty percent or 6 units will be occupied by residents on a full- time basis. The remainder of the units will be second home properties but relatively high utilization is expected on the order of 70 to 150 nights per year. These assumptions produce the following estimates of resident and seasonal occupation: ~ ~ ' E-10' Exhibit 2. Trapper's Run Population Impacts , Town Residents Visitors Seasonally Overnight Second Home ~ Occupied Persons Total Occupied Units OccUpancy Owncrs Units Per Unit Residents (Peak) (Peak) & Guests ~ 6 3.5 21 24 6 144 At project buildout, it is estimated that Trapper's Run will generate twenty-one full-time residents and roughly 144 visitors during peak season. ~ Town of Vail Revenue Profile The Town of Vail has a complex revenue system, which generates approximately ~ $23.5 million per year, with heavy reliance upon sales tax: ~ Exhibit 3. Town of Vai1,1992 Budget Revenue Total: $23,448,180 Franchise Fees (219.) Fnes & Forfeitures (1.09 ) Invesement Income (3.89:) Real Eshte Transfer Tax (5.190) ' Uxr Fee9/L icenses O~a '1slOther 6. & Perm~ l ) ~ InterBovernmental 6.790 ' . ! l ~ Tnnaparadon ..:ti•: •?:}•,'i: .;{:jii Ce s n~r (7.7N ) ~ :~~a"%;~'•`•:<%'%ia..v .•.;:jii ~ ~~y+~,v,• tiYr: ~:.C~,•>.~., .,,t.:. r`.t> y•,~;}: x A•~ ~r\ L~};(r}• {:{k , . : {.k ' Y.%.. d' . S 9 ih Tax 8.3 . Ski L 1 l ~ .890 Rewil Sai~ Tax ( 50 ~ Pmperty Tax (8.59.) ~ ~ In addition to sales taxes, key revenue sources are property taxes, lift ticket taxes, intergovernmental receipts and charges at the transportation center. ~ , E-11 r The town's revenue nlix has evolved over a number of years. In general, the community has positioned itself to benefit from overnight visitation during ski season. ~ Real estate transfer taxes help insure that the town also beneEits from general real estate acrivity. Charges for parking help the community recover parking operation expenses from visitors staying down valley and other day-visitors to the community. ~ Project Related Revenue Effects ~ In general key factors that determine whether or not a new residential development has beneficial revenue impacts on the community include the following: ' • Property value, and thus property tax and real estate transfer tax receipts. ~ • Property utilization (second home vs. commercial rentals vs. permanent residents) and thus retail sales and lift ticket tax revenue ~ generation. In order to determine the impact of Trapper's Run, the consultants analyzed the ' current (1992) town revenue profile and characterized what land use or development factors influence revenue generation for each of seven key sources. This process is ~ documented in the accompanying Exhibit 4. For Trapper's Run, this process recognizes that retail sales generation on a per ' unit basis may be lower than current per unit averages because of the expected absence of large scale nightly rentals (such as occur in high density condominiums or hotels) and the absence of large sales contributions made by day-visitors and persons lodged ~ down-valley. Conversely, property taxes and real estate transfer taxes will be higher than average because of the high unit valuations expected in this project. Additionally, ~ the analysts have recognized that certain intergovernmental revenues will not increase with the additional units. Based on the data put forth in Exhibit 4, each developed unit at Trapper's Run ~ will generate approximately $3,627 of annual revenues for the Town of Vail. These results are summarized below (Exhibit 5): ' ~ ~ . ' ~ E-12 ~ Exhibit 4. Town of Vail Revenue Generation and Impact Assuinptions Current Explanation/ 1992 Annual Revenues Revenues Other Considerations Category Revenue % of Total Per Unit' Assumptions Forecast Assumpliuns Retail Sales Tax $11.9 million 51.0% $1,487/unit • Sales receipts most sensitive to Vail • Present $1,487/unit valuc rcduced one- overnibht visitor trends; also day and third to reflecl lower rcvcnuc down-valley visits to town; residents generation of mostly non-rental, singlc also contribute; includes tax on family units; iio day visitor impact; gas/electric/phone. assume $1,000/unil Property Tax $2.0 million 8.5% $250/unit • ReFlects value of commercial as well as • High value structures; avg. value = residential $800,000 x.14 (A.V. ratio) x 6.35 (mills) _ $7l0/unit Ski Lift Tickel Tax $1.9 million 8.1% $237/unit • Sales tax on lift tickets (2%) • Assume 70 winter nights/5 persons per unit = 350 skier days x$38 x.02 = $2fi6/unit Transportation Center $1.8 million 7.7% $225/unit • Parking fees generate revenue; •$225 x.66 =$148/unit Receipts 33% of revenue day-visitor generated Intergovernmental $1.6 million 6.8% $200/unit • Road and bridge tax • Assume 50% or $100/unit ($200 x.5); Receipts • Cigarette Tax other 50% unaffected by growth • Highway users tax • Mostly fixed receipts Real Estate Transfer $1.2 million 5.1% $150/unit • Derived from sale of properties; new • Lot sales ($300,000) _$3,000/unit Tax project generates high level of RETT • Spec. or resale of homes ($800,000) _ • RETT value 1.0%'0 of sale $8,0(0/unit (see text) Franchise Fees, $3.0 million 12.8% $375/unit • Sensitivity to general overnight and • Assume 70% residentially generated License and day visitor activity and construction =$260/unit Permits, User activity Fees, Fines, Forfeitures, Other Source: BBC, Sept. 1993. Based on Town of Vail, 1992 Budget; Total Revenues $23.4 'million. m " Assumes 8000 units (includes hotel accommodations). 1 ~ ~ ' Ezhibit 5. Project Revenue Generation Summary Tax Category Annual Revenues/Unit ~ Sales $1,000 ' Property 710 Lift Tickets 266 Transportation 148 ~ Intergovernmental 100 RE'I'T 1143 Other 260 , Total $3,627/ unit/ yr. The derivation of these values is documented in prior Exhibit 4. The RETT transfer tax ' estimate is a more complex calculation and the methodology is set forth in Exhibit 6. The Trapper's Run development will in essence create a RETT revenue stream that will , vary in size by year, depending upon the amount of speculative building and resale activity, but will produce annual revenues of about $1143 / unit/ year over a fifteen year , period. This figure presumes no real appreciation in real estate values. With value appreciation receipts will be considerably higher. As a rule, the early years of the project will see strong revenues in real estate transfer taxes, permit and license fees and use tax receipts for materials. Property taxes will not accrue in any significant amount for a number of years after lots are sold and ' units constructed and assessed. Retail sales taxes and other taxes based upon visitor activity, such as transportation center receipts and lift ticket taxes, will occur after properties are built and new residents and visitors begin winter use. . ' Town of Vail Service Expenditures ' Annual expenditures for the Town of Vail are approximately $22.8 million, roughly in balance with annual receipts. As shown below (Exhibit 7), the community's ' largest expenditures are for on-going debt service, public works, police services and long-term capital projects: ' ' , 1 , E-1 4 ~ Exhibit 6. Town Income RETT Tax Calculations Lots Speculative Units Resales Number Gross RETT Number Gross RETT Number Gross RETT Annual RETT Year Sold Receipts(a) Sold Receipts(b) Sold Receipts(c) Receipts (d) 1 10 $30,000 0 0 $30,000 2 10 30,000 2 $16,000 0 46,000 3 10 30,000 2 16,000 0 46,000 4 0 30,000 1 8,000 1 $8,000 46,000 5-15 0 0 1 8,000 1 8,000 16,000 - Average Annual RETT Revenue Years 1-15 =$22,900/year, or $1143/unit over 15 years Notes: (a) $300,000 value; l %'o RETT = $3,000/lot. (b) One-Third of construction are speculative units; value =$800,000. (c) One resale per year after year three. (d) Build out by year ten; total 15 year revenues =$343,000 m I MIL M ~ Exhibit 7. Town of Vail, Summary of 1992 Expenditures by Department ~ Total: $22,796,034 ' MieC. (3.29e) Fire (42R) Debt Service (23.6%) ' Puking (4.4%) & Relations (4.6'!0 ) Community Dev. ~ Ca ntribudona 4.8'b ( ) Muk edn 8i RecJI.ib (5.09G rarY ) ' ~ Admin/ X Town Off'ci ~ als 17.8'!.l Polic e 1229 0 1 ) .s~'• : Tnnsportadon (8.2°h) y ' Public Works Gpita) Projecb(10.090) & Slreet Maintenance (120%) ~ The community's public works department is particularly sensitive to. growth ~ and expansion of the community street system. Vail's $2.1 million public works department is responsible for snow removal, community landscaping, park ' maintenance and building maintenance. Functional categories are shown below (Exhibit 8): . ~ ' ' • • ' ' E-16 ' ' , Exhibit S. Town of Vail, Public Works Department Expenditures by Function,1992 Budget $2,100,000 , ' . Building Maintenance . 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S452,066 i:< ' ~i~,•~• , ' , Project Associated Expenditures The attached Exhibit 9 details the Town of Vail's $22.8 million annual ' expenditures by department. Further, the nature of each expenditure is documented and forecast assumptions developed for analyzing the impact of the proposed Trapper's . Run project. Under these assumptions, the cost of servicing the project is estimated at , $2,559 per unit per year. Costs are summarized below: Exhibit 10. Project Service Cost Summary , Category Annual Costs/Unit Police $280 ' Capital Projects 287 Public Works 705 Street Capital 75 ' Transportation 237 Parking 125 ' Fire 125 Other 7?5 Total $2,559 / uni t / yr. ' E-17 ~ Exhibit 9. Town of Vail Service Earenditures and Iinpact Assliinptions 1992 Annual Current Revenues Percent Revenues Category (millions) of Budget Per Unit Explanation/Other Considerations Forecast Asswtiptions Debt Service $5.4 million 23.6°/„ $675/unit • Costs not inFluenced by growth - -0- Growth hetps pay fc,r existing costs Police $2.8 million 12.2% $350/unit • Portion of costs associated wilh day • f:educe pcr tmit costs by 20% for visitors not affected by growth. nonresidential & day visitors $280/unit Capital Projects $2.3 million 10.0% $287/unit or • Existing obligations wilh deteriorating • Accept pro-rata share: $287/unit; $64,000/mi. infrastructure; some day-visitor impact; some expansion Public Works $2.1 million 9.4% $262/unit or • Street maintenance - 39% • Accept snow removal (currently $63,600/mile • Snow removal/cleaning - 20% $13,000/mile) or ($433/unit) • Landscape/Parks - 18% • New streets, maintenance lower than . • Building anaint. -11% Other --12% average (currently $25,000/mile) . o Per mile costs overstate impact as accept $5000/mile ($165/unit) certain area require intensive o Other & Bldg. Maint. at $60/unit; maintenance landscape & parks at $47/unit • Total = $18,000 per mile ($598/unit) plus $107/unit = $705 Street Capital $.6 million 2.6%'0 $75/unit • Allocation for street rehabilitation • Correction of long standing problems, /drainage improvements not growth related Uut accept $75/unit obligaNon Transportadon $1.9 million 8.2% $237/unit • Operating bus system, no expansion, • Accept $237/unit; overstates direct largely fixed costs costs Parking $1.0 million 4.4%'0 $125/unit • Operation of garage, largely fixed costs; • Accept $125/unit; overstates direct residents likely to use public transit costs Fire $1.0 million 4.2% $125/unit • Largely fixed costs, no new equipment • Accept $125/unit; overstates direct or systems required costs Other $5.8 million 25.4%'0 $725/unit o Community Devel.; marketing, library; - Accept $725/unit; overstates direct m ' recreation; misc.; largely fixed costs costs 1 MIL * Town currently maintains 33 miles of streets; project has 1 mile of streets. ~ Source: BBC, Sept. 1993. Based on Town of Vai1,1992 Budget; total expenditures $22.8 million. , At this service cost level, the project will be paying its full share of direct costs associated with providing services to the new development area, as well as its pro rata share of the, town's relatively fixed costs, such as fire protection, administration and ~ parking garage operations. There are two different perspectives on how development influences the cost oE ' providing public services: t • Marginal costs analysis. Under a marginal cost analysis one examines only the additional incremental costs associated with servicing new development. For instance, an in-fill development may be viewed as 1 having no impact on the cost providing fire protection services because staff, facilities and equipment are already in place. ' • Average costs analysis. An average costs analysis assumes that all units of development share the same burden in supporting local services; thus, in the same in-fill situation mentioned above, a new ' unit would bear the same obligation as existing units in covering the cost of fire protection services. ' Although the marginal cost approach is an accurate reflection of the immediate community costs associated with servicing -a new development, the average cost , analysis presents a more reasonable longer term perspective, and over time a more accurate portrayal of the general cost of providing public services. As a result, the consultants have used an average cost methodology. It should be noted that this ' approach is the most conservative (disadvantageous) methodology from the developer's perspective. ~ Cost Benefit Summary , Even with very aggressive modeling assumptions, the proposed Trapper's Run project produces town revenues in excess of direct and pro rata service delivery costs. Revenues will be roughly forty percent greater than associated costs. The project's fiscal ' benefit stems largely from the following general characteristics: 0 High assessed valuation results in strong property tax receipts. , • Sale of lots, speculative homes and the continuing sale and resale of high priced units results in a very positive income stream from real , estate transfer taxes. ~ Expectation of seasonal use produces strong retail sales and lift ticket ' tax receipts. ' E-19 ~ ' Revenues expressed on a per unit basis are summarized below: F.xhibit 11. Trapper's Run Tax Revenue Generation Summary ~ Category Annual Revenues / Uni t Sales Taxes $1,000 ~ Property Tax 710 Lift Ticket Tax 266 ' Transportation Charges 148 Intergovernmental Receipts 100 KETT 1143 ~ Other Fees & Charges 260 Total $3,627/unit/yr. ' The Trapper's Run project will have little immediate impact on the cost of ' providing public services. A large share of public costs are fixed and represent expenses that are largely unaffected by small projects. The principal exception is public works, which will have increased expenses associated with street maintenance and ' snow removal. Similarly, the police department will have additional patrol costs. New revenues will be more than adequate to cover these costs. Although direct Public service exPenses are modest, anY new develoPment must ' accept a fair share of ongoing community expenses. Assuming a cost allocation where Trapper's Run accepts its pro rata share of ongoing service delivery costs the following. ' cost allocations are derived: Exhibit 12. Trapper's Run Public Service Cost ~ Summary Category Annual Costs/Unit ~ Police . , $280 Capital Projects 287 , Public Works 705 Street Capital 75 ' Transportation 237 Parking 12$ Fire 125 ' Other 725 Total $2,559/ unit/yr. ' 1 E-2 0 ' ' In sum, development at Trapper's Run will firiancially beneEit the community. ' Per unit revenues ($3,267) will exceed costs ($2,539) bv approximately forty percent. At build-out to thirty units, this represents a net annual --M*n to the community of $21,000 per year. 1 ' . ' ' , ' 1 1 , ' ' ~ ' ' , ~ E-21 ' ~ FORD C. FRICK ' EXPERIENCE: ~ 1975 to present currentiy mana~ing direc':or, Browne, 8or;2 & Coddington, Inc. principal s:nce 1981 speciali;t in public and priva:e resort development plannir.g, ~ touris;:1 and ru; al economic devz!oement, and the economic impact of tourism developmen t ar.d recrea tion. ' Frick has served as an eYpert witness on many occasions covering issues : elated to rural economic devzlopment, tourism, fiscal impact and recreation markets,.,Frick ' has add: essed the National Park Service; the American Planning Association; the Colarado Leg:slature; the National Association of Business Economists; the Colorado Governor's Conference on Tourism and tne annual meeting of Colorado ' Ski Country LSA, a!I in regards to the tourism indust:y. His vietiT on the future of tourisrn and its economic consequences have been quoted ir. Forbes, The New York TIITi2S, The Denver Post, Tne Rockv Vlountain \Tews and The tNall Street Tournal. ' F:ick has directed the following pro}ects: • ' Developed computeriZed, transferab1e fiscal impact model for Summit County with unique capabilities to analyze impact of resort and tourism ' developments. • Recently retained by Routt Counry Colorado to assess the fiscal, social and , economic consequences of developing the Lake Catamount Ski and Resort Area. • Cur*en tlv preparing an economic imFact analysis of the expansion of the ' Heavenly Ski Area in Lake Tahoe... includes detailed examination of gaming industry. ' • Directed a Colorado Ski Zndustry sponsored study, providing the first economic overview of the industry and a quantification of tourism's ~ impact on the Colorado economy. Updates we*e completed in 1984, 1986 1989 and 1991. ' • Econor:lic impact analysis re! ated to tourism markets includes critique of new :esort feasibility study (Army Corps of Engineers, Ada:n's R:b), i*titial ' impact analysis for new ski area (U.S.F.S., Quail Mt.), inputs to water utilization plan (Army Corps, Green Mountain Reservoir), financial elemer,ts of ski area expar.sion (Bear Mt., Calif.); critique of Draft EIS on ' Burnt Mountain Sxi (Aspen Skrina Company); numerpus EZS socioeconomic analyses for energy and natural ~resource projects. ' - E-2 2 ' ' • For the Town oE Brecker.ridge, Coloraclo, an analysis of tourism's impact ~ on ehe Breckenridge 2conotxt}' economic forecasts were translated inte demand fo* new retail and comr:tercial services as a means of determining ' t:1e economic viability of a major redevelopment project in the community'S commercial core. t ~ analyzed custs and benefzcs of grow~th and developed new capital cost ;inancir.g systems (irnpact fees) for the City of Boulde: also reviewed critiqued and revised financing proposals in city t:ar,sportation master ' plan. • For Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST) an ar.alysis of state ' revenue flows between ski resorts and the State of Colorado. • For the Denver Convention and Visitors Bureau, an economic impact ' study of the Denver touris:n business.. other tourism associated impact studies include the propased Denver Winter Olympic Games, the Denver International vfarathon, Major League Baseball, World Cup Soccer and ~ the International Golf Tournament • Special advisor to Army Corps o£ Engineers on economics of resort ~developments and financial feasibility of development plans. ~I 1977-1978...Administrative Staff, Colorado Governor's Socioeconomic Ympact Office...as5isted with state program,s providing financial assistance to rapid growth ~ commiinities. EDUCATION: ' Ti.A., Political Science, Colorado College, 1973 Institute For Urban Affairs Chicago, Ill. 1971 ' Comparative Internatior.al Econemics Wroxton, College, England, 1972 Masters of L'rban and Regional Planning, University of Colorado, 1976 ~ OTHER: Colorado Energy Research Institute Fellow 1977-1978 Professional Advisory Board, t:nivers:ty of Colorado Graduate School of Planning and Design, 1954-85; Board of ' Di: ectors, Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods (CHLTN). Co-chairman Colorado College Annual Fund 1987-88 Eoard of Trustees, Graland Country Day School Colcrado Olyrnpic Committee - Finance Subcomr:littee, 1989, Tourism Advisory ~ Roard, Denver Conven:ion and Visitors Iiu:eau, 1990-. ' ' ' E-23 B. TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY ~ , ~ , ~ TRAPPERS RUN Traffic Impact Study ~ Vail, Colorado , ~ ' Revised - December 14, 1993 ' Prepared for: ~ Gateway Development 2303 East Dartmouth Avenue Englewood, Colorado 80010 ~ ~ ~ Prepared by: ~ Krager and Associates, Inc. 4090 Estes Street ~ Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 2.24331vai1 ~ . ~ T-1 ~ STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS ~ This traffic study has been prepared by Kathleen L. Krager, P.E.. Ms. Krager is a registered professional engineer in the states of ~ Colorado and Montana. She has a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University, and has completed advanced degree coursework from Northwestern Traffic Institute and the University I of Colorado-Denver. . Ms. Kraqer has over fifteen years of experience in the field of ~ transportation engineering. The majority of that experience has been in the area of traffic impact analysis for developments. Her experience in traffic impact analysis includes commercial, office, industrial, and residential development. ~ Ms. Krager has also provided traffic consultation for a number of public agencies including: Pitken County-Town of Aspen, Snow ~ Mass Village, Aurora Public School District, and Adams Twelve Five Star School District. ' ' . ' i 1 1 . 1 1 1 ~ 1 T- 2 1 1 ' EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ' This traffic impact study is a revision of a previously submitted study which addresses the capacity, geometric, and traffic control requirements associated with the proposed development of , a 30-lot residential neighborhood in Vail, Colorado. The revision has been completed to address a change in access to the site from Aroza Drive to Cortina Lane. The site has been named ' Trappers Run. Trappers Run is located at the west end of the North Frontage ' Road. It is bordered on the east by an existing residential neighborhood, Vail Ridge. Access to Trappers Run will be provided by an extension of Cortina Lane. ' A typical development of the site would include 80 percent of the homes being used as vacation homes, and would generate 133 daily trips. A worst-case scenario, which consists of all full-time , residences,'would generate 286 daily trips. The existing cross section of Cortina Lane will be up-graded to ~ Town of Vail standards as a part of this project. The development of this site will add a minor increase to the ' total volume of traffic using the four-way stop intersection at North Frontage Road and Chamonix Road. With a typical development of Trappers Run, the total traffic volume will increase by approximately one percent. Under a worst-case ' analysis, the traffic will increase by approximately two percent. These increases in traffic volumes are not significant and will not effect the Level of Service at the intersection. No , additional improvements to the intersection are needed to accommodate this development. ' ' , . ' ' . ' ' T-3 ~ I. INTRODUCTION ' This traffic impact study addresses the capacity, geometric, and traffic cantrol requirements associated with the groposed ' development of a residential neighborhood in Vail, Colorado. The site has been named Trappers Run. • ~ Site Location Trappers Run is located at the west end of the North Frontage ' Road. It is bordered on the east by an existing residential neighborhood, Vail Ridge. The surrounding land is undeveloped. The study area to be examined in this traffic impact analysis ' encompasses the access to Trappers Run and the intersection of the North Frontage Road with Chamonix Road at the I-70/West Vail Interchange. ' Existing and Proposed Site Uses ' The land for this development is currently undeveloped. The applicant is proposing to construct 30 single-family dwelling units. - ~ Proposed Access ' Three roadway connections were considered to provide access to Trappers Run: an extension of the North Frontage Road, an access ' to Arosa Drive, and a connection to Cortina Lane. The Cortina Lane access was selected as the preferred access. ' This connection offers the least environmental impacts of the three possible access routes. It is also the only connection that' is feasible to construct within the Town of Vail roadway grade standards. Access at this location will result in site- ' generated traffic using existing residential streets to reach the four-way, stop intersection at the West Vail/I-70 interchange. Approximately 40 homes would be impacted by increases in local ' traffic. The extension of the North Frontage Road was not selected as the ' preferred access. This connection would require excessive grades to construct, and would be more visable than the Cortina Lane access. ' The Arosa Drive access would have the same grade and visabdlity problems as the North Frontage Road access. In addition, this alternative is slightly less desirable due to existinq steep ' grades (14 percent) and poor sight distance on Arosa Drive. ~ T-4 ' ' . ' Existing and Future Street System Cortina Lane is a paved two-lane street that provides a ' connection to Chamonix Road. The North Frontage Road/Chamonix Road intersection is part of the , West Vail diamond interchange system. The intersection is controlled by a four-way stop sign. Each approach to the intersection consists of a single-lane which is shared by left turns, through traffic, and right turns. ' The Town af Vail has no plans to improve the North Frontage Road/Chamonix Road intersection, and has a Town policy of not ' signalizing intersections that may meet traffic volume warrants for signalization. ' Trappers Road is the extension of Cortina Lane, which will provide access to individual lots within Trappers Run. This road will meet all Town of Vail roadway standards for a local street. Transit System ' , Vail Transit Authority and school bus service for this area.. are available at existing bus stops along the North Frontage Road. I II. TRIP GENERATION AND DESIGN HOUR VOLUMES ' Standard traffic generation characteristics compiled by the Institute of Transportation Engineers in their report entitled "Trip Generation", revised 1991, were applied to the proposed ' land use in order to estimate morning and evening peak hour vehicle trips for the development. The ITE trip generation rates is an internationally accepted method for estimating trips. The residential trip factors have been based on over 500 actual case ' studies. This study does not attempt to estimate construction generated traffic, since this traffic is temporary and the impact is usually less than the traffic impact of the permanant land ' use. A vehicle trip is defined as aL one-way vehicle movement- from a point of origin to a point of destination. , Two land use scenarios were analyzed for this development. The first scenario reflects a typical use of the property, which is assumed to be 80 percent vacation homes and 20 percent full-time ' residents. The second scenario analyzed a worst-case condition, which would result from all of the dwelling units being full-time homes. , Neither scenario assumes the use of card-taker units, since such units will not be allowed by deed restriction on the property. ' Table 1 illustrates the projected daily and peak hour traffic volumes generated by both land use scenarios. ' T-5 ~ Table 1 ~ Trip Generation AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour ' Land Use Units DallY Tr1US in out total in out total SCEIVARIO ONE - Typical Development ~ Vacation Homes 24DU's 76 3 1 4 3 4 7 Full-Time Homes 6DU's 57 1 3 4 4 2 6 TOTAL 133 4 4 8 7 6 13 ' SCENARIO TWO _ Worst-Case Development Full-Time Homes 30DU's 286 6 16 22 19 11 30 ' III. TRIP MAKING REDUCTIONS ' No trip making reductivns were assumed in this report to provide a conservative analysis of traffic impacts. ' IV. TRIP DISTRIBUTION The overall directional distribution of the site-generated traf- ' fic was-determined based on the existing travel patterns in the area. All traffic to and from Trappers Run was assumed to use ' Chamonix Road to the West Vail interchange area. The directional distribution at the North Frontage Road/Chamonix Road intersection was determined based on existing travel patterns. ' The trip distribution used for the analysis in this report is shown in the Appendix. ' V. TRAFFIC VOLUMES AND TRIP ASSIGFIMENT Traffic assignment is how the generated and distributed trips are ~ expected to be loaded on the roadway network. The site-generated trips for both scenarios are shown in the .Appendix. Current background traffic for the area was developeci using ' recent winter-time traffic counts at the intersection of North Frontage Road and Chamonix Road. Future tr.affic projections were ' obtained from the Town of Vail Engineering Staff and reflect the expansion of the Vail Ski Area. Traffic count data is provided in the Appendix of this report. ' The site-generated traffic was combined with background traffic to determine total projected traffic for the study area. Total AM and PM peak hour-traffic for both land use scenarios is ~ illustrated in the Appendix. T-6 ' ' ' VI. TRANSPORTATION IMPACTS Transportation impacts are identified by analyzing the available ' capacity at critical locations within the street system. For this project, two points of analyses were conducted: the existing section of Cortina Lane, and the four-way stop intersection at , North Frontage Road and Chamonix Road. The Cortina Lane segment was analyzed using the two-lane highway analysis technique as described in the "Highway Capacity Manual" by the Transportation Research Board, 1985. This technique allows determination of ' the roadway segment level of service based on anticipated delays. The four-way stop intersection was analyzed using an estimation of capacity based on delay. This technique is documented in the , Transaortation and Traffic EnQineerincr Handbook, Institute of Transportation Engineers. , Traffic analyses were completed for both background traffic and total traffic. Table 2 illustrates the levels of service found for projected AM and PM peak hour traffic at the Cortina Lane ' segment, given both land use scenarios. Table 3 provides the approach volumes for the four-way stop intersection and the percent of capacity reached. Definitions of levels of service and capacity work sheets are included in the Appendix. VII. RECOMMENDATIONS ' This study assessed the impacts of the proposed development of 30 units of single-family housing west of the North Frontage Road in ~ Vail, Colorado. Cortina Lane will operate at a good Level of Service with the ' addition of traffic from this development. As part of this development, Cortina Lane will be widened to meet Town of Vail standards for a local street. ' The four-way stop intersection of North Frontage Road and Chamonix Road is currently near capacity during the PM peak hour of the winter months. Queues can be expected at the busiest , approaches to the intersection: northbound and westbound. Future- projections for this intersection indicate that traffic volumes will exceed the available capacity. Since the Town of , Vail does not wish to s'ignalize this intersection in the future, the capacity could be increased slightly by adding a westbound left turn lane and a northbound right turn lane to help ' accommodate the heaviest traffic volumes. The development of this site will result in a minor increase to the total volume of traffic using the four-way stop intersection , at North Frontage Road and Chamonix Road. With a typical development of Trappers Run, the total' traffic volume will increase by approximately one percent. Under a worst-case ' analysis, traffic will increase by approximately two percent. These increases in traffic volumes.are not significant and will not effect the Level of Service at the intersection. No ~ -r-7 ~ additional improvements to the intersection are needed to ¦ accommodate this development. Table 2 ~ Intersection Capacity Analysis Summary - ' . AM/PM Peak Hour • Level of Service ~ Cortina Lane Existing Traffic + Typical Devl. A/A ' Existing Traffic + "Worst Case" B/B , Table 3 , Four-Way Stop Intersection Analysis ~ North Frontage Road/Chamonix Road - Four-Way Stop Intersection Capacity =1800 vehicles per hour (55$/45% directional split) ' Total Approach Volume % Capacity ~ AM/PM AM/PM Existing Traffic 1,015/1,538 560/850 , Existing Traffic ' + Typical Devl. 1,021/1,552 57%/860 Existing Traffic ' + "Worst Case" 1,037/1,566 58%/870 • Future Traffic 2,282/3,698 127%/205% ' Future Traffic + Typical Devl. 2,288/3,712 127$/2060 I Future Traffic + "Worst Case" 2,304/3,726 128%/207v ' ' T-8 , ' ' , , , Appendix , , ' ' ' • , r . ~ ~ ~ . ~ . ' . . T- 9 ' Krager and Associates, Inc. , ~ 2418 West 32nd Avenue - Denver, CO 80211-3322 (303) 477-6318 ' BY DATE CLIENT SHEET NQ OF JOB JOB NO. ' ~ H t~ 1~ 3 ' N 3 8 7 -~---2.1~y~ ; 31/3l.~ 1 ~Ql l ; ~ ~ ~ ; y~ ? ; i a-• ~T l z311t 7 I ~ : a! I I ' ' T - ' i t ~ ' - - - - - ~ „ ~ V% I I ~ , , t T-11 , ~ Krager and Associates, Inc. 2418 West 32nd Avenue Denver, CO 8021 i-3322 ~ (303) 477-6318 , BY DATE CLIENT SHEET NQ OF ' JOB JOB NO. ' -L,r Jr- I ~ ; 3y~~---~?-- ~ ; .3~//~ , ' ti'•. ~.~f~ ' ' ' ' i I ' ; ! ' r----- , ---r- ' ~ ~ i - ; - j ~ , ~ 175 ; ~ ~ ~--..I-1?--~ r--~t8/9 ~ ~ ~ ; ~ ~ , . 24 , ~473rCz~~ . I ' I I ~ ~ ~ ' ! T-11 ~ Krager and Assoclates, Inc. e 2418 West 32nd Avenue Denver, CO 80211-3322 (303) 477-6318 ' BY DATE CLIENT SHEET NO OF JOB JOB NO. ~ ~ r*~'a'c ~ ~ 10IFA1 ~ ~ ~ ~ 1 A~z S~j Te ~ l• ~ ` ~ - - - f_.~ ~ i ~--~P~~,a i ~ i - - - . , i i ~ ~ 7~: D• 3~ O' ~ Or~ -3 7`~~ , i ~ ~ ~ T-112 ' 1 ~ 1985 HCM:TWO-LANE HIGHWAYS FACILITY LOCATION.... Cort-ina Lane ' ANALYST klk . TIME OF ANALYSTS..... AM Peak Hour DATE OF ANALYSIS..... 12/1/93 , OTHER INFORMATION.... Existing Traffic + Avg Day ' A) ADJUSTMENT_FACTORS__ PERCENTAGE OF TRUCKS 0 ' PERCENTAGE OF BUSES 0 PERCENTAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES......... 0 DESIGN SPEED (MPH) 50 PEAK HOUR FACTOR .9 , DIRECTIONAL DISTRIBUTION (UP/DOWN).::::::::: 70 / 30 . LANE WIDTH (FT) 10 USABLE SHOULDER WIDTH (AVG. WIDTH IN FT.)... 0 ' PERCENT NO PASSING ZONES 100 B) CORRECTION FACTORS , ROLLING TERRAIN E E E f f f ' LOS T B R w d HV A 4 3 3.2 .58 .89 1 ' B 5 3.4 3.9 .58 .89 1 ' C 5 3.4 3.9 .58 .89 1 D 5 2.9 3.3 .58 .89 1 ' E 5 2.9 3.3 .75 .89 1 C) LEVEL OF SERVICE RESULTS ' INPUT VOLUME( vph ) = 28 ACTUAL FLOW RATE: 31 ' SERVICE LOS FLOW RATE V/C ' A 43 .03 B 188 .13 C 405 .28 ' D 622 .43 E 1682 .9 LOS FOR GIVEN CONDITIONS: A T_ ~ ' 1985 HCM:TWO-LANE HIGHWAYS *~~~~~~~**~****~~***~~*~~xc*~******~*~***~**~***~~*****~*~**~~~~~ ~ FACILITY LOCATION.... Cortina Lane ANALYST klk ' TIME OF ANALYSIS..... PM Peak Hour DATE OF ANALYSIS..... 12/1/93 _ OTHER INFORMATION.... Existing Traffic + Avg Day ' A) ADJUSTMENT FACTORS PERCEN7AGE OF TRUCKS........................ 0 , PERCENTAGE OF BUSES 0 PERCENTAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES......... 0 ' DESIGN SPEED (MPH) 50 PEAK HOUR FACTOR .9 DIRECTIONAL DISTRIBUTION (UP/DOWN).......... 70 / 30 ~ LANE WIDTH (FT) 10 - USABLE SHOULDER WIDTH (AVG. WIDTH IN FT.)... 0 PERCENT NO PASSING ZONES 100 ~ B) CORRECTION FACTORS ROLLING TERRAIN , ' E E E f f f LOS ___T B R w d HV ' A 4 3 3.2 .58 .89 1 B 5 3.4 3.9 .58 .89 1 ' C 5 3.4 3.9 .58 .89 1 ~ D 5 2.9 3.3 .58 .89 1 E 5 2.9 3.3 .75 .89 1 ~ C) LEVEL OF SERVICE RESULTS ~ INPUT VOLUME( vph ) : 33 ACTUAL FLOW RATE= 37 SERVICE ~ LOS FLOW RATE V/C A 43 .03 B 188 .13 ' C 405 .28 D 622 .43 E 1682 .9 T- 1 -4' LOS FOR.G.IVEN CONDITIONS= A ' ' ~ 1985 HCM:TWO-LANE HIGHWAYS ~ FACILITY LOCATION.... Cortina Lane ' ANALYST klk TIME OF ANALYSIS..... AM Peak Hour DATE OF ANALYSIS..... 12/1/93 ' OTHER INFORMATION.... Existing Traffic + Worst Case A) ADJUSTMENT FACTORS ERCENTAGE OF TRUCKS......................... 0 , P PERCENTAGE OF BUSES 0 ~ PERCENTAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES::::::::: 0 DESIGN SPEED (MPH).......... 50 PEAK HOUR FACTOR .9 ' DIRECTIONAL DISTRIBUTION (UP/DOWN):::::::::: 70 / 30 LANE WIDTH (FT)........... 10 USABLE SHOULDER WIDTH (AVG. WIDTH IN FT.)... 0 ' PERCENT NO PASSING ZONES 100 B) CORRECTION FACTORS ~ ROLLING TERRAIN E E E f f f ~ L05 ___T_ B R w d HV A 4 3 3.2 .58 .89 1 ' B 5 3.4 3.9 .58 .89 1 ' C 5 3.4 3.9 .58 .89 1 D 5 2.9 3.3 .58 .89 1 ' E 5 2.9J 3.3 .75 .89 1 C) LEVEL OF SERVICE RESULTS ' INPUT VOLUME( vph ) = 42 ACTUAL FLOW RATE: 47 ' SERVICE LOS FLOW RATE V/C ~ A 43 .03 B 188 .13 C 405 .28 D 622 .43 ' E 1682 .9 T-15 LOS FOR GIVEN CONDITIONS= 8 ~ , 1985 HCM=TWO-LANE HIGHWAYS ~ FACILITY LOCATION.... Cortina Lane ANALYST klk ~ TIME OF ANALYSIS..... PM Peak Hour DATE OF ANALYSIS..... 12/1/93 OTHER ZNFORMATION.... Existing Traffic + Worst Case ' A) ADJUSTMENT FACTORS PERCENTAGE OF TRUCKS . . . - . ' PERCENTAGE OF BUSES 0 PERCENTAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES......... 0 ' DESIGN SPEED (MPH) 50 PEAK HOUR FACTOR .9 DIRECTIONAL DISTRIBUTION (UP/DOWN).......... 70 / 30 ' LANE WIDTH (FT) 10 _ USABLE SHOULDER WIDTH (AVG. WIDTH IN FT.)... 0 PERCENT NO PASSING ZONES 100 ' B) CORRECTION FACTORS ROLLING TERRAIN , E E E f f f _ ~ LOS __T _ B R w d HV A 4 3 3.2 .58 .89 1 B 5 3.4 3.9 .58 .89 1 ~ C 5 3.4 3.9 .58 .89 1 D 5 2.9 3.3 .58 .89 1 ' E 5 2.9 3.3 .75 .89 1 ~ C) LEVEL OF SERVICE RESULTS ~ INPUT VOLUME( vph ) = 50 • ACTUAL FLOW RATE= 56 SERVICE ' LOS FLOW RATE V/C A 43 .03 B 188 .13 ~ C 405 .28 D 622 .43 E 1682 .9 ' T-16 LOS FOR GIVEN CONDITIONS= 6 r c L. o o u n ~ H 0 L T & P~ O~ N U l l E Y I 0~ ~ m o ~ Z2(91) t 4,. f" 299(420) ~ 11(31~ J North Frontaqe Ad. 36(5I)-+- ^ n ~ 10(58) ' v v v N .1 O~ ' r ~ N M ~ ~ P, N L-- 10805e) r SO(48) ~ N V1 4/ V ~ A ' cr x c O E- I-TO V ~ t U1 N N l~ ~ ~ . (18e) (J74) ~ r..~ ~ o 0 1/~ r V ~r 0 ~ fol ~ 314(591) 1 • ^ -0-16(64) f- 1(2) , 75(80)_j r* Svvth Frontage Rd. 74 (41)-e• : o ~ L eqend 0(0)-T XX(XX) AM(PM) Peak Hour TraftiC ' . Figura West 1/ail lnterchange Turning Movement Count ~ 77~ March, 199( 0 ~ North T 17 . West Vai{ Interchaage Rouling Movements, I?'larch, 1990 N. Frontage N. Frontage S. Frontage S. Frontage Road Road Chamonix WB On EB On Road Road Chamonix From/To West [.eR Eas,l Leg North Lea Ramp Ramp West Leg ERst Lep, South Leg A.M. Peak Hour N. Frontage Rd. - West Leg 34 11 28 11 9 22 ' N. Froniage Rd. - East Leg 22 - 18 116 48 37 , 97 1 Chamonu - North Leg 41 20 - 33 13 11 28 _ VYB Off Ramp 37 54 17 - - 14 , 36 EB Off Ramp 36 51 16 - - 63 164 _ S. Froatage Rd. - lYest Leg 13 19 6 24 13 ' 74 S. Frontage Rd. - Easl Leg 56 80 24 lOl 53 16 ~ Chamonix - South Leg 0 5 1 I 5 1 3 ' P.M. Peak Nour , N. Frontage Rd. - West Leg - 51' 31 25 15 4 13 ~ N. Frontage Rd. - East Leg 91 - 33 178 87 41 114 Chamonix - Korth Leg 43 35 - 38 15 $ 1 g _ WB Off Ramp 48 85 25 - - 13 34 1 EB Off Ramp 60 96 30 - - 47 127 _ S. Frontage Rd. - 1Vest Leg 11 23 6 27 13 - 41 S. Frontage Rd. - East Leg 92 165 54 187 93 64 Z Chamonix - South Leg - 2 - - j 1 1 1 ~ co C. AIR QUALITY ' 1 ' t ~ ~ ' . ' ' ' ' AIR QUALITY ' Responses to Town of Vail Staff Review Questions ' Prepared by ~ R. Jeff Horn Manager, Air Quality Services ' Revised December 14, 1993 DAMEV & MOORE , , ' AQ-1 1 R. Jeff Horn is a Senior Scientist and Associate located in the Denver office of Dames & ' Moore. Mr. Horn leads the Air Quality Services group for the company's Intermountain Region. He is a specialist in Clean Air Act (CAA) regulatory issues, emission inventories, ambient air monitoring and environmental audits with ten years of consulting experience. Mr. ' Horn holds B.S. degrees in Biology and Geology and is "Q" cleared for DOE work. Prior to joining Dames & Moore, Horn worked as a group leader, senior scientist and project manager for several leading environmental engineering fums. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 1 ' ~ ' ' ' ~ , ~ ' - AQ-2 ~ ' AIIt QUALITY ' The following is a response to comments and questions raised during the Town of Vail Staff ' review of the preliminary submittals for the Air Quality component of the Environmental Impact Report on the Trappers Run Development Project. The comments and questions were provided in a letter to Gateway Development dated October 25, 1993. ~ Res onses ' Small trees and brush cleared at the site will be hauled out of the Vail valley for disposal. The cleared material may be burned or disposerl of in a municipal landfill. If the material is burned, ~ local burning restrictions will be strictly adhered to and if required, permits will be obtained. Diesel exhaust from construction equipment will have a short-term impact on the ambient air ' quality of the area. Diesel exhaust from heavy equipment may accumulate in the area during inversions and cause a short-term degradation of local air qualiry. Table 1.0 presents the potential emission levels from construction equipment. The impact on local ambient air qualiry ' from diesel earth moving and construction equipment can be mitigated by restricting construction activities during inversions. ~ ' ' ~ ' ~ ~ . AQ-3 ~ , Table 2.0 Patential Air fimisaioae Fzom Coastructioa Equiptnent ' Pounds ar da ' Source CO H drocarbona NOx S02 P~ Backhoo 5.7 2.5 18.9 1.8 1.7 ' L,aader 2.0 2.0 16.5 1.5 1•2 Excavator 5.7 2.5 18.9 1.8 1.7 , 1g. Doisr 11.9 1.9 41.7 4.5 2.6 ~ Sm Dour 13.5 1.4 31.2 3.4 1.4 ComPactor 3.0 0.7 8.6 0.7 0.5 ~ , Water Truck 17.9 1,9 41.7 4.5 2.6 ' Dump Tsuclcs 17.94 1.92 41.66 4,54 2.56 Crane 1.8 0.2 4.2 0.5 0.3 ~ TOTAIS 85.6 13.0 223.4 23.3 13.0 ~ Notes: . Houn of daily oporation ~ 10 hrs per day Emissioa Futore wore compiled from AP-42 - Compilation of ' Emiesioa Ftetors , Yo12 Mobile Sourees , ' ~ . ~ ' ~ ' . AQ-4 1 , 3 Febntary 3994 ' Table 1.0 Potential Air Emissions from Trappers Run, Vail, Colorado ' Pounds per Day , $ource Particulates CO NOx Hydrocarbons ' Construction 34 resident housing units and 47 acres 787.25 none none none , Home heating Gas fireplaces and gas 1.12 11.9 5.44 3,63 furnaces ' Vehicle Travel 10.10 286 car trips 2 miles 30.32 134.58 2.a9 ' Road sanding *20.02 TOTALS 838.71 146.71 7.53 13.73 ~ Notes: , Air emissions from home headng by gas fireplace is assumed to 0,25 the emissions from a fumace, ' Emission factors were compiled from U.S. EPA "Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors", Volumes 1 and 2, AP-42 ' *winter sandin onl Emission dunng B Y ~ ' ' . ~ ' ' . , AQ-5 ~ ~ ' ~ ' ~ . ~ ' ' ' ' ENYIRONMIIV'rAL IlMPACT REPORT ~ TRAPPERS RUN SUBDIVISION VAIL, COLORADO , Air Qualit ' y , • Prepared For , Gateway Development ' ~ DAMES & MOORE ' By: R. Jeff Horn Senior Air Quality Scientist ' Dames & Moore, Inc. 1125 Seventeenth St., Suite 1200 Denver, Colorado 80202 ' September 27, 1993 AQ-61 ' AIIZ QUALITY ~ Back ound The Trappers Run housing development in Vail, Colorado will involve the construction and ~ eventual habitation of single family dwellings covering 30 parcels of land and 47 total acres. The air quality of the area can be classified as high mountain, semi-arid with seasonal , inversions. As such, the air quality in areas similar to the proposed project site have generally good air quality during the summer and early fall months. Inversions begin in late fall and persist until May. The inversions are characterized by a general degradation in the ambient air ' quality affecting visibility During an inversion, particulate matter and other contaminants accumulate in the valley's airshed due to a blanket of cold air that keeps the lower valley airmass suppressed. The stagnant air is not removed by upper air winds. The inversions usually do not , last longer than a week before weather patterns change significantly and the stagnant air is flushed from the valley. ' Air Quality Impacts The primary air qualiry impacts of the project will occur during grading of the building sites, ~ construction of the roads, and the actual building of the development's homes. Secondary impacts of the project will result from individual home heating, vehicular traffic associated with the habitation of the homes, and winter sanding of steep road grades. Table 1.0 presents a , numerical summation of the potential air pollutant emissions associated with this project. Construction Impacts ' The primary impacts on the ambient air quality resulting from construction activities are caused by earth moving and grading, and the movement of construction materials. Such activities are ~ likely to generate dust. This dust will become airborne and will have a short-term impact on the ambient air quality of the area. Because of the relatively short duration of the construction activities, the impact of the dust on the ambient air quality is likely to be minimal. Construction ~ emissions in Table 1.0 were calculated based an emission factor of 1.2 tons of airborne particulate per acre, per month of activity. This emission factor is published in the AP-42 - Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors, Volume 1. Stationary Point and Area Sources, ' Forth Edition. Chapter 11.2.4. (AP-42). For the Trappers Run project, this emission factor was divided by 30 days per month and multiplied by the 10 acres (a conservative estimate of the total amount of acres that would be involved at any one time). ' Heating Residential heating will rely on gas furnaces -and gas fireplaces. The principle emission from , these sources is fine particulate matter and some Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) and Carbon Monoxide (CO). Heating emissions were based on a total number of 30 houses, each with one gas burning furnace and one gas burning fireplace. It was assumed that the furnaces and fireplaces will , operate nine months a year. It was also assumed that the emissions of one fireplace would equal one quarter of the emissions from a furnace. Gas furnace emission factors were obtained from ' AP-42 (see Table 1.0). i ~ AQ-7 ' Traffic and Road Sanding Emissions from vehicles traveling to and from the development will emit CO, NOx and some , particulates. The impact of these substances on the ambient air quality of the area is likely to be insignificant due the low density of dwellings. Winter sanding of steep road grades will produce emissions of fine particulate. The potential air emissions from automobiles operated , in the development are listed in Table 1.0 ' iI~IITIGATION Construction ' Dust generated during construction activities can be mitigated up from 50 to 90 percent by an aggressive watering plan along with other pracedural controls. These controls may include restricting grading and other soil disturbing activities. to periods of low wind. Stockpiled , material should also be watered during periods of high winds to minimize the opportunity for particulates to become airborne (dust). ~ Heating Emissions from gas burning fireplaces and furnaces will be mitigated by allowing only EPA ~ approved, highly efficient units to be installed in the development's houses. Traffic ' While emissions from automobiles are not likely to have a significant impact on the ambient air quality of the site, emissions can be minimized through various procedural traffic controls. Limiting the speed of residential traffic is an effective control to reduce potential particulate ~ emissions. ~ ~ i 1 1 . 1 1 . 1 AQ-8, , ~ , TABLE 1.0 ~ Potential Air Emissions From Vail, Colorado ~ Pounds Per Dav Source Particulates CO NOx H drocarbons ' Construction 30 resident housing units & 47 acres 787.25 none none none ~ Home heating Gas fireplaces & ~ Gas furnaces 1.12 11.9 5.44 3.63 Vehicle Travel , 140 car trips @ 1 mile 7.42 32.94 0.72 2.47 TOTAI.S 795.79 44.9 6.16 6.10 ~ Notes: Air emissions from home heating by gas fireplace is assumed to 0.25 the emissions from , a furnace. - Emission factors were compiled form AP-42 - Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission ' Factors, Vol. 1-2. ~ ' ' ' ' ' ~ AQ-9 ` D. WATER RESOURCES i 1 1 ~ 1 1 1 - 1 , WATER RESOURCES ~ Responses to Town of Vail Staff Review Questions ~ Prepared by ' . Rod Eisenbraun, P.E. Water Resource Services ~ Revised December 14, 1993 DAMEV & MOORE ~ . ~ . W- i ~ , Rodney W. Eisenbraun, PE, is the manager of Dames & Moore's design engineering group ~ in Denver. Rod has over 11 years of civil engineering experience and is a registered professional engineer in several states. He has performed hydraulic/hydrologic analyses and designs, and design for water quality for numerous projects throughout his career including ~ subdivisions, canals, drainage and diversion ditches, landfills, and solid waste repositories. ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ , ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ' ~ , - - 1A/-2 1 ~ WATER RESOURCES ' The following is a response to comments and questions raised during the review of the Water ' Resource component Environmental Impact Report (EIR) preliminary submittals on the Trappers Run Development Project. Comments and questions on the EIR submittals were provided by Town of Vail staff in a letter dated October 24, 1993. ~ Responses ' In addition to the classifications assigned to Gore Creek by the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission, the Colorado Wildlife Commission has designated Gore Creek as a Gold Medal , Trout Habitat. Trappers Run roadways will cross the ephemal stream with bndges at two locations. Duruig ' construction erosion and sediment control measures will be used to minunize sediment loading to the creek. The bridges have a storm water capacity of approximately 5,000 cfs, and as such are more than capable of passing the 100-yr storm which has a peak flow of 195 cfs. Riprap erosion protection will be used to protect the bridge abatements from scour and erosion. ~ Due to the many variables involved (actual area disturbed, rainfall intensity, soil structure, ~ effectiveness of control measures, etc.) it is difficult to predict what the additional sediment load, and contribution of dissolved and suspended solids, phosphate, and nitrate will be. Considering the nature of the problem, the Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the best ' approach to storm water management is through the use of Best Management Practices (BMPs). There are three main types of BMPs, those that prevent emsion, others which prevent pollutants ~ from mixing with storm water, and those which trap pollutants before they can be discharged. Although the three types of BMPs have different functions, the basic principle is the same: the BMPs are designed to prevent, or at least control, the pollution of storm water before it has a ' chance to affect receiving streams. The BMPs which will be used at Trappers Run have been discussed in the main report. ~ Gateway development will obtain the required National Pollution Discharge System (NPDFS) pennit for construction from the Colorado Department of Health. In order to obtain the permit it will be necessary to demonstrate that the BMPs will be implemented. All sediment ponds ~ which are required for the development will be maintained by the home owner's association. A copy of the hydrologic analyses has been attached and a detailed drainage plan has been added to the plot plan. , Irreversible Environmental ImPacts as a result of the ProJ'ect willbe increased storm water flow ~ to Gore Creek, possibly with a higher sediment load. These impacts to Gore Creek will be minimal and insignificant. ~ . • ~ W-3 ~ ~ ~ . ~ ~ . ~ ~ , , ~ ~ ~ IINVIROrfMEN'TAL IlWPACT REPORT - TRAPPERS RUN SUBDIVISION VAIIL, COLORADO ~ Water Resources ' Prepared For ~ Gateway Development ~ DAMES & MOORE I By: Rod Eisenbraun, P.E. ~ Manager, Design Engineering Dames & Moore, Inc. 1125 Seventeenth St., Suite 1200 Denver, Colorado 80202 ~ September 27, 1993 W-4 ~ ~ ~ WATER RESOURCES The development site is bisected by a small ephemeral stream which has a drainage area of ~ approximately one square mile. This stream drains under I-70 into Gore Creek. Gore Creek is classified by the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission for the following uses: (1) Class 1 cold water aquatic life; (2) domestic water supply; (3) Class 2 recreation; and (4) ' irrigation. Other projects have indicated that water quality in Gore Creek has been diminished due to non-point source urban runoff as it flows through the Vail Valley. ' Parameters of particular concern in Gore Creek are fine sediments and on rare occasions elevated heavy metal concentrations (cadmium, manganese and lead). The primary source of sediment loading to Gore Creek is sanding of I-70 and local streets, and erosion from the I-70 ' embankment. The sources of occasional metals contamination include runoff from impervious surfaces of the parlang areas and streets throughout the Town of Vail and naturally high ~ concentrations due to water flowing over and through mineral deposits. Impacts to water quality resulting during construction of the Trappers Run development could ~ consist mainly of increased runoff and sediment loading to Gore Creek from disturbed areas. Flows in Gore Creek would be expected to cazry this sediment load downstream to the Eagle River. ' During the period of construction, and continuing until vegetation is reestablished, efforts will be made to minimize sediment loading to the creek through the use of sediment control fencing, f hay bales and if necessary, sediment retention ponds. Erosion bales will be installed to conrrol run-off from roadway fill areas and at all pipe culvert outlets. Roadside ditches will contain erosion bale check dams, and inlets will have straw bales arranged around them to trap , sediment. Interceptor swales will be dug above cut slopes, to catch flows before they flow across areas disturbed by road construction. Temporary sedimentation ponds will be located at , the base of drainage swale, pipe outlets, and also where field conditions warrant such structures. To evaluate the impact of the subdivision on downstream drainage improvements, separate hydrological analyses were conducted for the historical condition and the developed condition. ~ When the historical and developed results were compared, the increase in impervious areas had, as expected, elevated the pea.k discharge rates. For the entire drainage basin and the 100-year ' storm, the peak discharge rate increases from 184 cfs, historical, to 195 cfs, developed, an increase of 6 percent. Stormwaters flow to a raadside ditch upon reaching the I-70 right-of-way. This ditch empties into a culvert which crosses under I-70, and daylights on the opposite side , of the interstate to Gore Creek. The Colorado Department of Transportation may require stormwater flows from the drainage basin to he maintained at their current level. If required this would be accomplished by utilizing detention features within the drainage system. , Stormwater will be canveYed through the completed site by a variety of ineans; predominantly by curb and gutter flows intercepted by combination inlets, and then piped to an appropriate , release point. Some locations will have roadside ditch flows directed into a curb and gutter section, where the roadway profile converts from a fill section to a cut section. This situation occurs in several locations, but the flows from the ditch will be minimal. Inlet and pipe systems ' are designed to intercept and carry 10-year flows. Roadside ditches will carry 25-year flows in ~ W-5 ' fill areas at the switchbacks. The drainage design will incorporate provisions to control sediment ~ transport to Gore Creek. For pipe outlets where velocities are high due to significant pipe slope, riprap, an energy dissipator, or both will be constructed at the outlet to control erosion. Specific structures will be indicated during final construction design. ' The erosion-control methods described ahove will limit transport of sediment to Gore Creek, and limit. transport of debris from roadside ditches into the curb and gutter at transitions from fill to ~ cut. The final construction plans will show the locations of drainage swales, curb inlets and area inlets, storm drain pipes, and any sedimentation ponds that may be necessary. Erosion-control measures will also be shown on the plans. ' , , ~ . ~ ~ ~ . ' . 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VEGETATION AND WETLANDS ~ ~ ~ , ' . ~ ~ ' , ~ ~VEGETATION ~ Responses to Town of Vail Staff Review Questions 1 Prepared by Loren R. Hettinger, PhD ~ Senior Ecologist ~ Revised December 14, 1993 f DAMES MOOR"'" ~ 1 . vw-, 1 ~ VEGETATYON ~ The .following is a response to Town of Vail Staff comments and questions raised during the review of vegetation analyses provided in the preliminary submittals for the Environmental ~ Impact Report on the Trappers Run Development Project.. Staff comments and questions were compiled in a letter Gateway Development dated October 25, 1993. Responses ~ A vegetation map of the project has been prepared, and the number of trees that would be ~ removed by project activities were estunated. A total of 3,500 comfer trees were estunated to occur on the property, as derived from aerial photography interpretation of the project area. Approximately 400 (11 conifer trees would need to be removed for project construction. The ~ number of aspen trees to be removed is difficult to determine through the use of aerial photography, though the amount would be less than the number of conifers removed. , The objective of the Natural Hentage Program assessment was to determme if any threatened, endangered or rare plant species occur in the vicinity of the Town of Vail. The Natural Heritage ~ Program assessment stated that no rare, threatened, or endangered species, and no unique or exemplary natural communities occur on the site. The access road to the property and housing patterns have been r-ealigned to reduce impacts to ~ vegetation. The revegetation plan will mitigate some of the impacts from vegetation losses and species have been designated on the basis of site moisture regimes according to exposure, slope ' steepness, and soil texture (Appendix _g). Native species will be used as a much as possible to revegetate the site, although the objective of quickly revegetating some areas (e.g., steep slopes) will also need to be considered in developing seed mixes and plant species composition. A list of species designated for revegetation of various sites on the property is provided in Appendix D to these responses. ~ Development of the property will cause irretrievable losses to vegetation where construction of facilitates precludes revegetation. Although vegetation losses would occur, no sensitive or rare components of this resource would be affected. Similar vegetation communities that occur on ~ the property are common in the area and occurs on Forest Service land on both slopes of Vail valley. ~ . ~ ~ ~ ~ - VW-;2 ~ ' WETLANDS ' The following is a response to comments and questions raised during the Town of Vail Staff review of the preliminary submittals on wetland for the Environmental Impact Report on the ~Trappers Run Development Project. Comments and questions were provided in an October 25, 1993 letter to Gateway Development. ~ Responses ' A.copy of the letter that was sent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is attached. Because wetlands would not be affected by the dredge and fill activities, it is assumed that a Section 404 Permit would not be required. ri ~ ~ ~ ~ - ~ ~ r . VW-3 ~ ~ Loren Hettinger - Senior Ecologist has over 15 years' plant ecology and wetlands experience in the Rocky Mountains. His technical strengths include plant community and wetland ~ delineation and mapping, wetland community analysis, and mitigation planning. He has conducted numerous investigations and classifications of natural systems for EAs and IISs ~ throughout Canada and the western United States, and specifically has worked on projects throughout the Front Range of Colorado. Dr. Hettinger's recent experience includes providing wetlarid mitigation plans for the New ~ Denver International Airport development; analyzing potential impacts to vegetation and , wetiands from expansion of the Vail Ski Area; wetland delineation and management analysis and ~ Ute ladies tresses orchid surveys for the Adolph Coors Co., Golden, CO; preparing a natural resource inventory of an area along the South Platte River for Adams county; managing and . preparing a comprehensive.environmental impact statement for water development on North Clear Creek in Central City, CO; and, integrating natural resource (e.g., habitat) parameters into the St. Vrain Greenway Master Plan in Longmont, CO. Dr. Hettinger's academic background uicludes a Ph.D. in Plant EcologY, M.S. in ' Botany/Biology and a B.S. in Biology. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ' - ~ ~ VW-4 ' ~ LjAMES & MUUKt , 1125 SEVE"NI'EENTH STREE.T, SUITE 1200, DENVER, COLORADO 80202-2027 (303) 294-9100 FAX: (303) 299-7941 ~ ~ 10 December 1993 U.S. Army Corps of Englnoars C}raad Junction Dietrict OPfice ~ 402 Rood, Rm. 142 Grand Juactioa, CO 81501 ~ Atta: Mr. Michael Claffey Re: Wetland Determinatlon aad 404 Permit Requirement File: 27440-001-050 ~ Trappers Rua Developmaat, Vail, Colorsdo , Dear Mr. ciaffey: ' As you discussed previouily with 5teve Wilaoa Colorado Land Consultutta during a eite inspoctloa, f3ateway Develogmeat is in the proczee of developinQ piane for i housing develogmedt in an area of Weet Vail, Icnown am Trappera Run. A small ephemcral etream occure on the northea9t part of the property, draining toward ~ Interstato 70 and Gore Crxk. '1'his stream aystim is small, with au active chaanel width of l to 2 fat, and is geturally incised excegt Por one areat where a sma12 manmade dam wsdens tbe floodplaip to about b feet. ~ Based on riparian vegetation nnd flow regimes, it is questionable ae to whether this stream meets the criteria as wsmr of the U.S. or s jurisdictional wedaad. Vegctation ie primsrily of cowparanip, greundaal (Senecio serm), orchard grase, aad Richardson geraaium. Of thaoe, only cowpugnip is coneidered to bo iadicative of ~ wetland coaditiona (Facultativa), The curnnt plaas are to spaa this drainege by brldges for eacb of the rouda. Footings for theee structuree will ' be located outeide the Ploodplain oP the etream. Beat contttuctioa management prncticea wlll be employed, ineluding the use of siltation reductian matarinl and eturgy dieeipators (e,g., siltatioa eurtaine, atrawbalee) during eonatruction uatil revegatation is complete to anaure thAt eedimentation ontry into the `tream la , curtailed. We conclude that the project would aot osusa aay dredge or fill actione to jurisdictional, wetlends+ and ~ therePore, a 404 Permit iroiu the U.S. Axniy Corp` of Enginura ie not required prior to coaatruction acdvities. We are requeetiag that the Cotps rapond in wridag regarding the requiremeat for a 404 Permit sQ that euch a dxision csa be made a pirc of the documenta submitted to the Vail ?own Plaaaing ~ Commisaicn. Pleaae centact me if you have aay queetions oe thie mattor. - ~ SincerelY, DpM & M04RE ~ ~ . re . Hetting hD ~ t Manag uAx;y ~ ~v~ilwp}+.rlsr1a7.1.i CC: Stave Wilson, Coloredo Laad Coneultants ! OFF?CIS WORL~IDF V W - 5 ' ~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ , ~ r ENVIRONMEN'TAL IlVIPACT REPORT TRAPPIItS RUN SUBDIVISION ~ VAIL, COLORADO . ~ Vegetation Prepared For • ~ _ Gateway Development ~ ~ DAMES & MOORE I By: Loren Hettinger, Ph.D. ~ Senior Biologist Dames & Moore, Inc. 1125 Seventeenth St., Suite 1200 Denver, Colorado 80202 ~ September 27, 1993 V W l ~ ~ VEGETATION Communities ~ Four distinctive vegetation types were observed in the project area, based on differences in structure and dominant or characteristic species. These vegetation types include mixed ' woodland, aspen forest, lodgepole pine forest, and shrubland. The mixed woodland of lodgepole pine (Pinus contona) and aspen (Populus tremuloides) is ~ scattered on the lower to middle slopes of the area. The understory is characterized by bluegrass ° (Poa spp.), big bluegrass (Poa ampla), Oregon grape (Mahonia repens), vetch (Ycia americana) ' mountain oatgrass (Danthonia spp.), smooth brome (Bromus I71P771115), bastard toadflax (Commandra wnbellata) and false Soloman's seal (Smilacina stellata). Openir.gs in the forest contain patches of common juniper (Juniperus communis) and snowberry (Symphoricarpos oreophilus). ~ Aspen forests are associated with moist colluvial slopes. The increased moisture at these sites ~ is marked by dense stands of cow parsnip (Heracleum sphondyliurn) and groundsel (Senecio ~ senna). Other prominent understory species include bluegrass (Poa ampla), blue wildrye (Elymur glaucus), smooth brome (Bromus IlieTf)IIS), timothy (Phleum alpinum), and vetch. ~ Aspen trees ranged from 3 to 12 inches in diameter (DBH - diameter breast height) and from 35 to 60 feet tall. Aspen and scattered blue spruce sesdings and saplings also occur in the understory. ~ LodgePole Pine forest dominates much of the timbered sloPe, and includes scattered blue SPruce trees (Picea pungens), that are more abundant near the drainage that bisects the property. One ' large (20 in DBH); 70 feet tall) Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesir) occurs near the upper edge of this forest below the ridge line. Trees however were generally smaller ranging from 6 to 14 inches DBH and 45 to 65 feet in height. Principal understory species of the forest include lupine , (Lupinus argenreus), groundsel (Senecio senna), Wood's rose (Rosa woodsit), and fleabane (Erigeron peregrinus). ~ Shrub vegetation dominates the upper part of the property near the ridgeline, and includes rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus nauseosus) with a prominent cover of wild buckwheat (Eriogonum umbellarum), bluegrasses (Poa spp.) and needlegrasses (Sripa spp.). This vegetation occurs on ~ the better drained or more xeric habitats of the area. Sagebrush (Anemesia tridenrara) occurs in a subordinate role to rabbitbrush. Monument plant (Frasera speciosa) is scattered in this azea ~ as well. Shrub vegetation on slightly more moist sites consisu of serviceberry (Arrielanchier alnifolia), chokeberry (Prunus virginiana), and an occasional currant (Ribes montigeum, R. inerme) with bluegrass dominating the ground cover. Other characteristic species of the shrub communities include sweet cicely (Osmorhizn depauperata) and rabbitbrush. Potential Iinpacts Potential impacts to vegetation would occur primarily during earth-moving operations for road , building and clearing and excavating of building envelopes. Such impacts can be reduced by avoiding trees and tall shrubs whenever possible, and revegetating other areas as quickly as ~ . VW-7 ~ possible after construction. The larger trees especially will be avoided by construction and the ~ placing of building envelopes as much as possible. Revegetation will include native trees, shrubs, wild flower, and grass species, along with agronomic species that may be required to rapidly establish vegetation cover in some areas. The rapid attainment of vegetation cover that ~ _ is planned for the property is also important to reduce soil erosion. Threatened and Endangered Plant Species ' Several threatened, endangered, or sensitive (TFS) plant species have been listed for Eagle County (Keammerer, 1992), and have potential to occur in the upper Colorado and Eagle River ~ valleys. Of these, Harrington's penstemon (Penstemon harringtonii), a candidate for listing as threatened, has the most potential to occur in the vicinity of the project area. This species occurs on sageb=ush-covered slopes, and is a tall, showy plant with blue- to lilac-colored ~flowers. Sagebrush (Artemesia tridentata) dominated communities do not occur on the property, although sagebrush is scattered as a subordinate in the shrub community near the top of the ~ ridge. Moreover, a survey by the Colorado Natural Fieritage Program (CNHP: 1993) determiried that no .rare, threatened, endangered plant species occur in the vicinity of the proposed project area. Therefore, this species is not expected to occur on the site. Based on , CNHP information and subsequent field surveys, northern twayblade (Listera borealis), which is considered rare in Colorado, is known to occur at higher elevations on the west side of Vail Pass in moist seeps of Spruce-fir forests (Hettinger, 1993). Similazly, lady's slipper ' (Cypripedium fasciculaswn) and mountain bladder fern (Cystopteris montana) occur in the area, but in moist, spruce-fir forests (Hydrosphere, 1993). Thus, none of these species are expected to occur at the lower elevations of the pmject site. LITERATURE C= ' ' Colorado Natural Inventory Program. 1993. West Vail Survey for Poten~al Natural Areas. Mimeo. Rpt. ' Hettinger, L. 1993. Report to Colorado Natural Inventory Program; Lower Timber Creek area, West Vail Pass. Letter. Rpt. ~ Hydrosphere. 1993. Environmental Assessment; Meadow Mountain to Vail Natural Gas Pipeline, Dowd Junction Recreation Path, Vail Valley/Upper Eagle Interconnecting ~ Water Main, Vail Mountain Snowmaldng Pipeline, Minturn, CO. Keammerer, W. 1992. Plant species of special concern for Eagle and Summit Counties. ~ Boulder, Colorado. ' : VW-_ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ' IIWIROrN=AL IlVIPACT REPORT TRAPPERS RUN SUBDIVISION VAEL, COLORADO ~ Wetlands PrePared For ~ Gateway Development DAMES MOORE By: Loren Hettinger, Ph.D. ~ Senior Biologist Dames & Moore, Inc. ~ 1125 Seventeenth St., Suite 1200 Denver, Colorado 80202 ' September 27, 1993 V W-9 ~ WETLAl'VDS ~ Site reconnaissance (September 7/14, 1993) determined that the wetlands within the project site consist of riverine wetlands that are immediately adjacent to the small, internuttent creek that ~ flows northwest to southwest throuoh the property. This creek is considered to be waters of the United States and therefore under jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as ~ designated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Dredge and fill activities require a 404 Pernut. This creek was not flowing at the time of the site reconnaissance, and flows pruicipally in conjunction with storm events. A small man-made pond (i.e., 6 feet in diameter), which was ~ also dry, occurs near the bottom of the drainage. Characteristic plant species along the drainage include groundsel (Senecio serra), cow pazsnip (Heracleum sphondylium), orchazd grass (Dacrylis glomeratus) and Richardson geranium (Geranium richardsonit). IVone of these species ~ is considered to be indicative, of wetland conditions (Reed, 1988). Seeps and springs that are common on many of the slopes in the Vail area have not been observed on the project site. Potential impacts to the stream system include changes in flow regimes (e.g. increased drainage ~ during storm events), sedimentation through increased erosion, especially prior to revegetation, and loss of area from road crossings and culverting. Clean Water Act 404(b)(1) guidelines, as administered bY the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ~ (Corps), require that wetlands be avoided whenever possible and that, secondly, impacts be minimized as much as possible through project actions. ~ Because the stream flow is less than 5 CFS.and less than one acre of the stream would be disturbed by culverting for road construction, the project likely would be authorized through the 404 Nationwide Permit Process (M. Claffey, U.S. Army Corps of Engine' ers, pers. comm. w/L. Hettinger, D&M, Sept. 13, 1993). In accordance with this process, the Corps will be notified via letter regarding: 1) project description, 2) potential effects to wetlands/waters of the U.S., ` 3) mitigation measures that will be implemented, and .4) a request that the Corps respond in writing that the project can be conducted under the Nationwide 26 pernut decision. LTTERATURE CITED ~ Reed, P.B., Jr. 1988. National list of plant species that occur in wetlands. National Summary. ' USDI, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, D.C., 88 (24) Biol. Rpt. ~ ~ VW- ¶ F. WILDLIFE ~ ~ ~ ~ ~¦~r ~ ~ ~ 'qIIIIIIIII ,i¦~ ~ ~ .r ~ r ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ WILDLIFE ~ Responses to Town of Vail Staff Review Questions ~ Prepared by Leslie E. Malville Wildlife Biologist Revised December 14, 1993 ~ DAMEV ~ MOO"w""' E ~ ~WL-1 ~ ' LesGe Malville - Biotogist - Leslie Malville is a freshwater/wetland and wildlife ecologist with ~ nine years of field research experience throughout Colorado. Ms. Malville's recent experience includes wiidlife investigations along various regions of the Front Range of Colorado, including Clear Creek, Central City, and El Paso County. She has recently conducted vegetation inventories and wildlife assessments in the Front Range of Colorado for a water development ~project, and is currently providing environmental assessments for vegetation and wildlife issues including wetlands, for a proposed transmission line in the Tarryall-Divide area of Colorado, both on Forest Service and private land. This work has also included addressing Mexican spotted owl and northern goshawk concerns, and conducting inventories for both species. ~ Additional expenence m western Colorado mcludes spotted owl surveys of B.L.M. land and a macroinvertebrate/water quality study of the Dolores River. Ms. Malville recently served as ~ editor for a stream, riparian, and wetland ecology textbook. Ms. Malville has a MA degree in mammalogy and wildlife biology and a BA in biology, both from the University of Colorado. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ WL-2 1 ~ WII.DLIFE The following responses are provided to Town of Vail staff comments and questions raised regarding wildlife issues during the review of the preliminary submittals for the Environmental ~ Impact Report on the Trappers Run Development Project. Comments and questions were furnished in a letter to Gateway Development dateri October 25, 1993. Res onses ~ Cumulative Impacts , The evaluation of the cumulative impacts from the proposed project to the wildlife populations ~of the area includes a consideration of the previous actions and developments in the Vail Valley. The more significant impacts to wildlife populations in the Vail Valley include the construction of the Vail ski area, the construction of Interstate 70 (I-70), and the residential and commercial ~ development throughout the Vail valley. ~ The Vail ski area occurs within areas of summer habitat of several important game species, such as elk and mule deer. Because the majority of the activity at the ski area occurs during the winter, these species experience relatively less impacts than with intensive summertime ~ activities. The construction of a four-lane interstate highway caused severe impacts to mule deer . and elk populations because of its bisection of the Vail valley and its interruption of the winter- summer migration route, loss of important winter ranges, and increased motor vehicle/animal ~ collisions. According to Bill Andre (CDOR), the local mule deer population has experienced a 40 % decrease in numbers since the construction of I-70 and is not showing signs of increasing, probably as a result of migration restriction and road kills (B. Andre, CDOW, personal ~ communication with Leslie Malville, Dames & Moore, September 3, 1993). The residential and commercial development of the Vail valley has also had significant impacts to wildlife ' populations in the valley as most of the land along the valley floor, as well as many of the hillsides, has been developed. These developments have the effect of pushing many of the more sensitive wildlife species out of the area and into other areas, many of which are less optimum habitats in terms of providing feeding and reproduction areas, or were already occupied by other individuals of that species. ~ Trapper's Run has the potential to cause impacts to wildlife populations in a manner similar to the other residential and commercial developments that have occurred or ar currently being constructed in the valley. Wildlife populations, which have been pushed into the property by ~ surrounding developments, will most likely be pushed into suboptimum habitats. However, because of the small area proposed for development, the impacts to wildlife populations would be a small component of the total impact that has already occurred in the area. WL-3 ~ - ' Disturbed Acres The current estimations for the total amount of land that will be directly impacted and irretrievably committed by the construction of.roads and houses as is follows: ~ Hard surface roads 3.5 acres Houses (building envelopes) 2.0 acres Driveways 1. 1 acres Total 6.6 acres It is further estimated that an additional 11.2 acres of land will be disturbed bY construction ~ activities but which will be revegetated following construction. Additional areas of wildlife ~ habitat within the project area will be indirectly impacted by visual and noise disttirbances and fragmentation of habitat. Indirect impacts are considered to be most significant in the areas near home sites and roads and are considered to be less significant in the more remote sites of the ~ project area. The number of acres affected by these indirect impacts is difficult to estimate and is considered to be species-dependent. . General Impacts to Wildlife Species ~ Table 1 lists the species that have the potential to occur in the project area. This table also ~ includes the season that species is likely to be present, as well as the sensitivrty of the species to habitat loss and human activiry in the project area, and the type of impact that would affect the species. ~ The zone of influence is species-dependent, varying with the sensitivity of each species (see Table 1), therefore, may be confined to a construction site for less sensitive species and extend some distance from a construction site for species which are extirpated from the property by habitat loss, change, or human intrusion. ' Critical Habitat for Elk and Mule Deer For organizational purposes, the CDOW has divided the State of Colorado into Data Analysis Units (DAi), which are then further divided into Game Management Units. The Project area occurs within the F1k DAU E-12; which includes the communities of Eagle, ~ Vail, Dotsero, and Burns. This DAU contains appmximate 629 square miles, of which 145 square miles are elk winter range, 12 square miles are elk severe winter range, 15 square miles ~ are ellc winter concentration areas, and 14 square miles are elk production area. Critical habitat for elk was determined to be winter range and is therefore considered to encompass 145 square miles; critical habitat is considered be the designation of an activity area, which if lost to a ~ species, would adversely affect that species. Considering an extreme case in which all of the habitat within the project area (47 acres) would no longer available to elk, 0.05 % of the elk critical habitat within DAU E-12 would be lost by construction of the proposed project. VR/L-4 ~ ' ~ The project area occurs within the Mule Deer DAU D-8, which includes the communities of Vail, Eagle, and Yampa. This DAU contains approximately 1,458 square miles, of which 343 square miles are deer winter range, 140 square miles are deer severe winter range, and 41 , square miles are deer winter concentration areas. Critical habitat is considered to include: 1) the I-70 underpass and its migration corridor, 2) the area south of Gore Creek and east of Eagle River as a migration staging area, and 3) all of the winter ranges within this DAU. The total ~ area of critical deer habitat in this DAU is 367 square miles. Considering an extreme case in which all of the habitat within the project area (47 acres) were no longer available to deer, ' 0.02 % of the deer critical habitat within DAU D-8 would be lost by construction of the project. Raptor Issue.s ~ The location of the red-tailed hawk nest was indicated by Bill Andre, CDOW, as occurring in the band of cliffs above the service road west of the project area. The nest occurs at a distance ' at or near 0.25 miles from the project area. Based on this distance, impacts to red-tailed hawks at the nest site would be minimal. ~ The golden eagle nest was considered to be inactive during the 1993 nesting season. The site, which is at a distance slightly greater than 0.5 miles from the project site, is considered to be a historic site and may be used again by golden eagles in the future. Because of this distance, ' impacts from the project would be minimal. In reference to a Town of Vail comment on the status of the golden eagle, it is not listed at either threatened or endangered by the federal or state agencies, however it is protected by the Bald Eagle Act of 1940, as amended, and by the ' Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, as amended. ' Although using the area as part of their general hunting territory, the project site is not preferred prey habitat for either the golden eagle or the peregrine falcon. Therefore, the project activities are not expected to affect the hunting success of these species and mitigation measures are not ' considered to be appropriate or necessary. Buffer Zone ~ The concept of maintaining a buffer zone in the project area is to contain the indirect impacts (e.g., visual disturbances, sound disturbances) of the project within the private land and to buffer ! such impacts to wildlife on the Forest Service land. The width of an effective buffer zone is considered to be site specific and varies with the topography and densiry of the existing ' vegetation. Without reducing the number of residential lots- on the Trappers Run Project, it is difficult to maintain a wide buffer zone. Communications with Bill Andre indicated that buffer zones should range from 50 to 100 yards depending on the topography and vegetation of the site. ~ The relatively dense forest habitat of the project area serves as a buffer between existing , development and more open habitats on the Forest land. Much of the original forested buffering function remains along the northwest boundary of the property, which includes the intermittent drainage. A forested buffer area of approximately 20 yards would, remain on the south and , southwest boundary of the property. On this part of the property, a topographic boundary (e.g., , WL-5 ~ slope) exists on which only one house would be present. Furthermore, approximately 89 percent of the conifer trees would remain on the property, which helps preserve part of the buffering ~ capacity of the area. ~ Irretrievable Commitment of Wildlife Resources The irretrievable commitment of wildlife resources, which is considered to be both wildlife ~ populations and wildlife habitats, includes habitats permanently lost to development, human intrusion of habitats, and disturbance of mule deer and elk migration routes. Approximately 6.6 ' acres of land will be permanently covered by hard surfaces (e.g., roads and driveways) and by houses (e.g., building envelopes). The proposed development of these areas, which contain ~ mixed coniferous forests, mixed wood forests and shrublands, alters these areas such that they are no longer available as wildlife habitat. Other uretrievable commitments of wildlife resources include the human intrusion (i.e., noise, visual and activity-related disturbances) of this property , upon the wildlife population. The loss of critical habitat for mule deer and elk is considered to be an irretrievable commitment ~ due to the effect that the development will likely have on their migration routes and winter ranges. While it is difficult to predict the outcome, it is likely that the migration route in the immediate vicinity of the project area will'be slightly rerouted such that the animals will travel ' to the north of the project area rather than through the project area, as is the current situation. This project is not expected to affect the animals' migratory use of the I-70 underpass. In terms of the winter ranges, it is likely that the animals will still remain in the general area but much 1 of the cover that is currently provided by the trees and shrubs will no longer be available. ' . ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ' W L- 6 1 Table 1. Species with potential to occur in the project area. Page 1 of 4 Species Scientific 1~Tame Sensitivity to Type of l[mpact Season Habitat Loss and Human Activity in Project Area Mammals Black bear Ursus americanus Sensitive 2 Year round Elk Cervus elaphus Sensitive 1 Year round Mule deer Odocoileus hemonius Sensitive 2-3 Year round Displacement of some individuals Snowshoe hare Lepus americanus Moderately sensitive 2 Year round Bobcat Lynx rufus Sensitive 1 Year round Red fox Vulpes fulva Moderately sensitive 2 Year round Mountain lion Felis concolor Sensitive 1 ~ Year round Coyote Canis latrans Minimally sensitive 3 Year round Porcupine Erethizon dorsatum Minimally sensitive 3 Year round Pine marten Mantes americana Sensitive 1-2 Year round Red squirrel Sciurius hudsonicus Moderately sensitive 2 Year round 1 Long-term displacement 2 Displacement from developed areas r 3 Partial displacement near developed areas 1 ~1 - . Table 1. Species with potential to occur in the project area. Page 2 of 4 Species Scientific Name Sensitivity to Type of Impact Season Habitat Loss and Human Activity in Project Area Deer mouse Peromyscus spp. Minimally sensitive 3 Year round Nuttall's cottontail Sylvilagus nuttalli Minimally sensitive 3 Year round Long-tailed weasel Mustela frenata Moderately sensitive 2 Year round Red-backed vole Microtis clethrionomys Sensitive 2, affected by loss of downed Year round trees Bat Myotis spp. Minimally sensitive 3 Year round/ . Summer Iiirds - Bald eagle Haleaeetus Minimally sensitive 3, no habitat in area Winter leucocephalus Golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos Minimally sensitive 3, occassional use only as part Year round of hunting forays Peregriae falcon Falco peregrinus Minimally sensitive 3, occassional use only as part Summer of hunting forays Red-tailed hawk Buteo jamaicensis Min-Moderately 2, restricted use of area for Year round sensitive hunting ~ 1 Long-term displacement 2 Displacement from developed atreas r 3 Partial displacement near developed areas CD Table 1. Species with potential to occur in the project area. Page 3 of 4 Species Scientific Name Sensitivity to Type of Ympact Season Habitat Loss and Human Activity in Project Area Northern goshawk Accipiter gentilis Minimally sensitive No known occurrance Year round Northern 3-toed Picoides tridactylus Moderately sensitive 2 Year round woodpecker Hairy woodpecker P[coides villosus Moderately sensitive 2 Year round Northern flicker Colaptes auratus Minimally sensitive 3 Year round MacGillivary's Oporornis tolmiei Moderately sensitive 2 Summer warbler Pygmy nuthatch Sitta pygmaea Moderately sensitive 2 Summer Warbling vireo Vireo gilvus Moderately sensitive 2 Summer Red crossbill Loxia curvirostra Moderately sensitive 2 Year round Green-tailed towhee Pipilo chlorurus Moderately sensitive 2 Year round Virginia's warbler Vermivora virginiae Moderately sensitive 2 Year round Cedar waxwing Bombycilla cedrorum Minimally sensitive 3 Year round Magpie Pica pica Minimally sensitive 3 Year round 1 Long-term displacement ~ 2 Displacement from developed areas r 3 Partial displacement near developed areas 1 ~O Table 1. Species with potential to occur in the project area. I'age 4 of 4 Species Scientiric Name Sensitivity to Type of Impact Season Habitat Loss and . Human Activity in I'roject Area Stellar's jay C~anocitta stelleri Moderately sensitive 2-3 Year round Gray jay Perisoreus canadensis Minimally sensitive 3 Year round Tree swallow Tachycineta bicolor Moderately sensitive 2 Summer Anph6bians Tiger Ambystoma tigrinum ' Sensitive Would only be affected if Year round salamander occurs in area, and if marshy, wet areas are disturbed 1 Long-term displacement ~ 2 Displacement from developed areas r 3 PaRial displacement near developed areas 1 ~ . 0 ~ ' t ~ ~ ' , ' ' , , ENVIRONMIIV'I'AL IlVIPACT REPORT ' TRAPPERS RUN SUBDIVISION vAEL, coLOxAno ~ Wildlife ' PrePared For ' Gateway Development ~ DAMES &.MOORE ' By: Leslie Malville, M.S. Wildlife Biologist Dames & Moore, Inc. , 1125 Seventeenth St., Suite 1200 Denver, Colorado 80202 ' September 27, 199~L 1 1 ~ WII.DLIFE ~ Information on wildlife distributions and issues was obtained through aaency contacts, field , reconnaissance, and published literature. Contacts were made with the Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOV), U.S. Forest Service, Eagle County Planning Office, and the Town of Vail. ~ The site reconnaissance consisted of walking through the site and observing habitat types, wildlife fences and gates, game trails, and noting any wildlife species or species signs in the area. ~ Deer Migrations and Interstate 70 ' The project area is within a region designated by the CDOW as "critical habitat" for mule deer (Odocoileus hemionis) and is also within mule deer spring/summer and fall migration routes. ~ The major concerns over the proposed development of the project area include 1) maintaining the deer herd of this area and, 2) maintaining the existing wildlife fences that are utilized by the deer spring/summer and fall migntions to help funnel mule deer and elk along the Vail corridor 1 and to facilitate the crossing of Interstate 70 (I-70). Eight-foot high wildlife fences have been constructed along the north and south side of Interstate ' 70 for the purpose of restricting deer and elk access to the highway. Collisions between vehicles and deer are an important cause of highway accidents and are intensified when highways are constructed through areas of dense deer populations or through deer migration routes (Reed, ~ 1993). The- construction of I-70 affected deer habitat and bisected a major deer migration route. Reportedly, the local deer population has suffered a 40 percent decrease since the construction ~ of I-70, due to loss of habitat and vehicle collisions on the highway, and has not recovered to this date (W. Andre, CDOW, pers. comm. w/ L. Malville, Dames & Moore, Sept.3, 1993). For the purpose of reducing the impacts of I-70 to this migrating deer herd, a concrete underpass ' was constructed under I-70 at a location 4.3 miles west of Vail (Gilbert et al., 1971). The underpass is 10 by 10 feet square and approximately 100 feet long, and is located approximately ~ 1.2 miles west of the project area (Figure 1). Approximately 3.5 rnile of eight-foot high. wildlife fences were built on either side of the underpass and are located on the north and south side of I-70. These fences were situated to best utilize well-established migration trails. Near the West , Vail Interchange, the north fence joins a 6-foot chain link safety fence separating the service road and the Interstate highway. An additional wildlife fence exists within the ProJ'ect area. This wildlife fence serves the , following purposes: 1) to funnel deer towards the underpass for animals travelling in the north- to-south direction (towards the underpass), and 2) to deflect deer travelling in the south-to-north ' direction (away from the underpass) away from the fences that parallel I-70, thereby reducing the chances of them returning to the highway (W. Andre, CDOW, pers. comm. w/ L. Malville, ~ Dames & Moore, Sept.3, 1993). . ' OII/L- 1 ' , Within the wildlife fences that parallel I-70, a total of eight one-way deer gates were installed at all probable deer concentration areas. These gates provide an escape for deer that get into the highway right-of-way. Two of these deer fences exist within the project area (Figure 1). ' During 1970 and 1971, the CDOW conducted a studY to evaluate the use of the deer underPass, the associated 8-foot wing fences, and the one-way deer gates (Gilbert et al., 1971). During the ' spring and summer migrarions (N to S), it was estimated that 157 deer moved south through the underpass during 1970, and 204 deer moved south through the underpass during 1971. The ' spring and summer migrations took place from May through September with the greatest period of use occurring in June. , During the 1970 fall migrations, it was estimated that 297 deer moved north through the underpass. Fall migrations took place from the end of September to early January with maximum use occurring from October 8 to November 12. No values were presented in the ' report by Gilbert et al. (1971) for the 1971 fall migration. The study also determined that most of the use of the one-way gates occurred during the ' spring/summer migration. Furthermore, one gate in particulaz, the one which is located on the north fence 1.0 miles east of the underpass, was receiving over 58 percent of all use and may be considered to be a spring "pressure" azea. During the fall migration, "pressure" developed ~ behind the south fence at a location 1.0 mile east of the underpass. Gilbert et al. (1971)) concluded that the underpass received a steady use by a migratory deer i herd, even though the deer appeared to be wary of the structure. "The success of fences in funneling deer to the underpass, and of one-way gates in allowing trapped deer to escape, has ' lead to a safer passage for the animals and safer high-speed travel for motorists" (Gilbert et al., 1971, pg. 446). At this time, there are no updated studies of the numbers of deer using this underpass and fencing. ~ Additional Wildlife LSSUes ` The project area is within a region of "critical habitat" and "winter range" for elk (Cervus elaphus), as well as being within their migratory route (Figure 2). Areas of elk "severe winter ' range" are located south of the project area by Dowds Junction. Elk do not appear to use the underpass; rather, they use the area near powds Junction to cross from one side of the valley to the other. , Bears (Ursus americanus) also use this area as a migratory route, probablY in response to changes in availability of forage materials (W. Andre, CDOW, pers. comm. w/ L. Malville, ' Dames & Moore, Sept.3, 1993). Some of the plants found in the project area, such as serviceberry, chokeberry and currants, provide forage for bears. Another predatory animal, the ' mountain lion (Felix concolor), has been reported within the project area, but the sighting has not beea confirmed. ' A red-tailed hawk's (Buteo jamaicensis) nest is located in the cliffs on the west side of the project area (W. Andre, CDOW, pers. comm. w/ L. Malville, Dames & Moore, Sept.3, 1993) ' - W L-13 . ~ though the exact location has not yet been determined. The Colorado Division of Wildlife has ~ recommended that all re,ci-tailed hawks' nesu he protected by a one-quarter mile buffer within which only minimal activity and disturbance is allowed. A red-tailed hawk was observed in the project area during the site reconnaissance. ' Additional wildlife species with the potential to occur in the project area are listed in Table l. ' Threatened, Endangered, and Sensifive (TES) Wildlife Species ' A golden eagle's (Aquila chrysaetos) nest is located in the cliffs north of the canfluence of the Fagle River and Gore Creek (Figure 2); this nest was active this summer and produc,ed one ' fledgling. Three other golden eagle nest sites have been identified along the cliffs in the area, though the current status on these nests is not known. The diet of golden eagles includes medium-sized mammals such as rabbits, hares, marmots, ground squirrels, and grouse. Their , hunting territory includes all habitat types of the western states but they favor grass-shrub and sapling areas with hilly or mountainous terrain. This project area is within the hunting territory of an active peregrine (Falco peregrinus) nest , (Figure 2). This area also includes potential habitat for northern goshawks (Accipirer genrilis), though no nests were observed during the site reconnaissance. Goshawks typically nest in large ~ aspen trees in older-aged aspen groves that are located in the bottom of drainages or on the lower slopes of drainages. Goshawks forage in pine and'mixed conifer forests. There is also the poteqtial for the western boreal toad (Bufo borealu) to occur near the alea. One of these ~ toads was just located in the backbowls of the Vail sld area in 1993. However, no habitat for this species occurs in the vicinity of the proposed.project site. ' Impact Assessment ~ The locations of the existing wildlife fences bisect the project area and directly conflict with the proposed development of roads and residences. Removal of the wildlife fences from the project ' area would significantly increase the animal-vehicle collisions on Interstate 70 and would cause impacts to the deer population of the area. Reed (1993) analyzed a number of other methods of reducing cervid-vehicle collisions (lighting, speed reduction, overpasses, ultrasonics, etc.) and ~ fencing was determined to be the most effective means of reducing collisions. The construction of housing and roads will reduce the available habitat of small mammals and , birds in the area by 7.3 acres. This value is an estimate of the total area that will be permanently used for roads and building envelopes. Larger animals, such as bear, mountain lion, elk and mule deer, would be directly affected by displacement over a larger area from development and , human activity. The loss of aspen forest could reduce nesting and foraging habitat of northern goshawks, although no nests have been identified in the vicinity of the property. The potential ' for predator-human interactions may increase when the habitat of these species (e.g. black bear, mountain lion) is developed. Currently bear problems exist on the south side of I-70 across from the development. As many as 300 comp?aints p--r month were reported to the CDGW in ~ the Fall of 1992 from homeowners in this area (W. Andre, CDOW, pers. comm. w/ L. . VI/ L- 1 i , Table 1. . Species with potential to occur in the project area. ' Species Season , Elk Year round Mule Deer Year round ~ Deer mouse Year round Nuttall's cottontail Year round ' Northern 3-toed woodpecker Year round MacGillivary's warbler Summer ' Snowshce haze Year round ' Pygmy nuthatch Summer Goshawk Summer ~ Red-backed vole Year round Warbling vireo Summer ~ Bald eagle Winter Peregrine falcon Summer , Red crossbill Year round • Hairy woodpecker Year round , Bobcat Year round ' Porcupine Year round Green-tailed towhee Year round ~ . Virginia's warbler Year round Cedaz waxwing Year round ' Red squirrel Year round Red-tailed hawk Year round ' Common flicker Year round Gray foz Year round ~ Coyote Year round ' Mountain Lion FYear round , WL-15 ~ Malville, Dames & Moore, Sept. 21, 1993). The CDOW has a policy of not responding to bear ' disturbances in tfiis area because of the frequency of the problem that occurs since the area historically is bear-habitat and the additional attraction of bears to household garbage. ~ Mitigation of Impacts While it is ProPosed that the fence be moved enough to accomodate the ProPosed develoPment, , it should be understood that the adjustment of these existing fencss has the potential to interupt some of the deer movements during the fall and spring/summer migrations. It is proposed that ~ the wildlife fence that parallels I-70 be moved further south for approximately 210 feet in order to accomodate the proposed development. The intersecting fence, which runs on a roughly ~ north-south axis, could be pivoted up the slope to the west for approximately 540 feet on the west side of the property to accommadate for building sites and access road construction. It is recommended that the fence be curved around the development and the northern extension , should extend at least to the approximate location of the northern end of the existing fence. The fence should be extended north across the drainage to reduce the number of deer and elk moving down through the property. The gate at the fence intersections (west and south fences) will need 1 to be maintained as well as the one-way gates. Wildlife fences are maintained by the Department of Transportation (DO'I'). Any modification of these fences requires prior consultation with the DOT and CDOW on a site specific basis. Alignment of the fences should ' be done in a manner whereby continued public access to U.S. Forest Service is maintained. Additional means of mitigating wildlife impacts are: ~ • Include as much of the original vegetation as possible as part of the landscaping • In areas not used for construction, retain shrubs and understory vegetation to ~ allow cover and food for birds and small mammals • Pets, and dogs in particular, should not be allowed to freely roam throughout the ' area to avoid wildlife (e.g., bear, cougar) interactions • Strict covenants on the proper storage of household waste should be enforced to reduce the problems of scavenging bears ' • Bird feeders, including hummingbird feeders, should not be allowed since their presence attracts bears • Fences should be maintained west and north of the property to reduce the numher ~ of mule deer and elk in the property during migration (especially spring/summer) ' LITERATURE CITID ' Gilbert, P. F., Reed, D.F., Pojar, T.M.. 1971. Migratory Deer and Interstate-70 in Western Colorado. Western Proceedings, Fifty-first Annual Conference of the Western Association of State Game and Fish Commissioners, Snowmsss-at-Aspen, July 1971. ~ - WL-'1 ~ , Hydrosphere. 1993. Environmental Assessment; Meadow Mountain to Vail Natural Gas Pipeline, Dowd Junction Recreation Path, Vail Valley/Upper Eagle Interconnecting Water Main, Vail Mountain Snowmaldng Pipeline, Minturn, CO. , Reed, D. F. 1993. Efficacy of inethods advocated to reduce cervid-vehicle accidents: Research and rational in North America. Colorado Division of Wildlife, Fort Collins, CO. ' ~ , ' ' ' ' ~ ~ ' , , ' ' ` WL-17, WEST VA1L iNTERCHANGE N ane-way deer gate MUD -SPR1NGS 1_70 ~ GULC N f= Chain-link fence , Une--way deer Cut or cliff gate_ aff-set area ~ 8' woven wire fence ; pQWD aeer underpass J L1 NCTI 4N Figure l. The deer underpass area showing the location r of the underpass in relation to the 8-foot fences, ~ one-way gates, and the Wesl Vail Interchange (Gilbert ~ et al., 1971). _ m m m iii ii O m ii m m ! m m m m m m m G. PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ~ ~w ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ r ~ s ~ ~ ~ , KOECHLEIN CONSULTING ENGINEERS , CONSULTING GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERS , , GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION PROPOSED TRAPPERS RUN ~ VAIL, COLORADO ~ ~ ' . r., . ; a ,,,r ' • ; ( F.. . ~ 1 ~ Prepared for: ~ Gateway Development, Inc. 2303 East Dartmouth Avenue Englewood, Colorado 80110 ~ ~ , Job No. 93-104 December 14, 1993 12354 WEST ALAMEDA PARKWAY, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228 (303)989-1223 G-? 1 ~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~ ' RESPONSE TO COMMENTS - 1 ' StJMMARY 4 ~ LOCATION OF EXPLORATORY BORINGS AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN Fig. 2 (Revised December 14, 1993) APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF LANDSLIDE AND STEEP SLOPES Fig. 3 ~ (Revised December 14, 1993) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ . ' . ~ ~ ~ ~ . ' G-2 - ~ ' , ~ RESPONSE TO COMMENTS ~ The following are in response to comments presented in the Town of Vail letter from Jim Curnutte dated October 25, 1993. ~ Page Two , 9. Please amend the boundaries of the landslide slump area shown on Sheet 2 of 5 to match the chart contained in the Environ- mental Impact Report. No building envelopes should be located , within this landslide slump area. It is planned that the ground would be restabilized by dewater- ~ ing and other methods so that it is possible to construct ' buildings, roads and other structural features in the landslide ~ area. Page Eight . , j 8. Geotechnical Investigation: ~ a. Provide a soils map of the area with a description of these soils and their development limitations similar to Soil Conservation Service county soils reports. The Soils Conservation Service (SCS) performs a very general ~ and shallow soils study for large areas. The maps are intended for agricultural purposes, therefore, the information is not ~ relevant to engineering purposes. We have performed a geotech- ~ nical engineering site specific investigation for this phase of the project. The information we have obtained is more detailed , and has an engineering rather than an agricultural objective. i ' G-3 ~ ' b. Page 8 indicates that there is concern over slope instabil- ity where slopes exceed 30%. In Figure 3 of this section, ' significant portions of lots 17, 16, 29, 30, 14, 27, 6, 9, 2, 13, 21, 24 are over 30 percent. Also lots 15, 18, 16, and 15 are indicated being in a landslide area. Further, ~ analysis is needed to determine vhether homes can be safely built on these parcels given the concerns raised in this section. ~ From a geotechnical engineering standpoint, buildings can be constructed safely on slopes exceeding 30 percent with appro- ~ priate engineering designs of cuts and fills. We can and will ' perform further analysis for the final design for lots with slopes greater than 30 percent. The requirements stated in ~ Section 18.69,050 of the Vail Municipal Code will be fol- lowed. It is Planned that the ground for the lots within the ' landslide area would be restabilized by de.watering and other ~ methods so that it is possible to construct buildings, roads and other structural features in the landslide area. ` Page Nine , d. The geotechnical investigation recommends that no under- ground utilities that transport liquids be constructed in ~ the landslide area, however, an 8 inch water main has been located under Trapper's Road in the area in the identified landslide, please ezplain. ~ It is planned that the landslide will be restabilized by ilities that dewatering, and other methods; consequently, ut transport liquids could be constructed in the landslide area. ~ ~ ~ G-4 ~ 1 1 ~ The following are in response to comments presented in the memoran- dum from Todd Oppenheimer dated October 29, 1993, Page 2. , 7. Geological Investigation & Studp recommends not building struc- tures in "landslide area". Al1 or part of the building envel- ' opes for lots 15, 16, 17 and 18 as well as a large portion of Trappers Road are within the landslide area. They have avoided the area with underground utilities as recommended. Allowing ' construction in knoWn geological hazard areas can present a burden to the public if some failure were to occur. , It is planned that the ground would be restabilized by dewater- ing and other methods so that is is possible to construct ~ buildings, roads and other structural features in the landslide , area. ~ 8. Applicant should submit "slope stability evaluations" for all cut and fill slopes to allow review of potential problems. The study indicates that slopes greater than 30% make construction ~ difficult. Figure 3 shovs that over 60% of the proposed roads, are included in the over 30% slope area. There areas need to be evaluated very carefully to avoid long-time public burden due to soil failure. ~ From a geotechnical engineering standpoint, buildings and roads ~ can be constructed safely on slopes exceeding 30 percent with ~ appropriate engineering designs of cuts and fills. We can and will perform further analysis for the final design for areas with slopes greater than 30 percent. The requirements stated in Section 18.69,050 of the Vail Municipal Code will be fol- ~ lowed. ~ , ~ G-5 ~ The following are in response to comments presented in the memoran- ~ dum from Greg Hall dated November 2, 1993. 3) The soil's report discusses three types of possible retaining ~ walls for the project. There should be an alternative analysis regarding appropriate soil stabilization/retainage techniques ' for both cut and fill situations. This alternative analysis should look at the best product for the site for all areas of concern, but rrith a focus on minimal disturbance. ~ We agree this should be done for final design. However, for ~ the final design, additional borings will be drilled at cut and fill locations. More detailed engineering properties of the ~ soils will then be determined and based on these soil properties retaining systems will be analyzed. ~ SUIrIIMARY ~ In my opinion, the.existing geologic conditions and disturbances. from construction can be mitigated with accePted design and construction ~ methods. The existing landslide will be stabilized by dewatering and ~ other methods. The cuts and fills for roads and structures will be designed for the least amount of disturbance as well as for long term ~ safe performance. To accomplish this, additional borings will be ~ drilled, additional laboratory testing will be performed and site- specific conditions will be analyzed for the final design. KOECHLEIN CONSULTING ENGINEERS , A.y ~ By -k ` ~ ! William H. Koechlein, P.E., President '5~f; ~ WHK/gk , G-6 ~ ~ - ~ WILLIAM H. ROECHLEIN r IDUCATION ~ B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Missouri at Rolla, 1964 M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Missouri at Rolla, 1968 ~ PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Colorado No. 15962 ~ PROFFSSIONAL SOCIETIES , Member, American Society of Civil Engineers Chi Epsilon ~ PROFESSIONAL ERPERIENCE 1985 to Present President, Koechlein Consulting Engineers. Geotechnical engi- neering, materials testing, and construction inspection services. Special emphasis on ski resorts, mountain construction and large commercial projects. ~ 1978 to 1985 a ~ Senior Engineer, CTL/Thompson, Inc. Duties included supervision of subsurface investigations for residential, commercial, industrial, and mining projects; design of foundation system and.earth related systems; special design and construction consultation; preparation ~ of proposals and engineering reports. Special emphasis on dewater- ing systems, ski resorts, mountain construction, pile foundations - and braced excavations. , ~ 1972 to 1978 ~ Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Fruco Engineers (Division of Fru-Con Corp.), St. Louis, Missouri. Duties included working on variety of domestic and foreign projects; traveling throughout the United ~ States and the Middle East; supervised work, coordinated design with clients, and controlled budgets for subsurface investigations; design work included deep and shallow foundations, vibration of ~ foundations, dewatering systems, hydrology studies, braced excava- tions, cofferdams, and embankments; wrote engineering reports and specifications, prepared engineering budgets and proposals, provided ~ G-7 ~ ~ WILLIAM H. KOECHLEIN ~ ~ engineering assistance for construction bids, performed short term field assignments for foundation construction assistance, pile load. ~ tests, well pump tests, and earth fill construction. Projects con- sisted of power plants, concrete plants, coal handling facilities, manufacturing facilities, waste treatment plants, and oil company facilities. ~ 1970 ta 1972 Geotechnical Engineer, McClelland Engineers, St. Louis, Missouri. ~ Duties included designing deep and shallow foundations, dewatering systems and embankments; field work with pile load tests for pile ' design and water well pump tests for permeability study; inspection of drilled pier foundation construction and subsurface drilling. Projects consisted of power plants, dams, and levees. ~ 1968 to 1970 Soil and Foundation Engineer, Test Inc., Memphis, Tennessee. Duties ~ included supervising drilling, soil sampling, and laboratory test- ing, analyzing engineering properties of soils, designing founda- tions, site studies, and writing foundation engineering reports; ~ performing soil and foundation inspection for construction projects. Projects consisted of industrial and commercial facilities. 1967 to 1968 ri Assistant Engineer, Dames & Moore, New York, New York. Duties ~ included supervision of drilling and soil sampling; analyzing engineering properties of. soils for foundation and design recom- mendations; designing sheet pile bulkhead, pile foundations, and embankments; supervising installation and testing of pile founda- ~ tions. Projects consisted of power plants, manufacturing facili- ties, and oil company facilities. 1966 to 1967 Graduate Assistant, University of Missouri at Rolla, Rolla, ~ Missouri. Duties included assisting in Hydrology Research Project: installation and maintenance of hydrology field equipment and recording and analyzing data obtained. ~ i 1 G-8 ~ ' . KOECHLEIN CONSULTING ENGINEERS ~ CONSULTING GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERS ~ ~ PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION PROPOSED TRAPPERS RliN VAIL, COLORADO ~ . J`:. , ~40 ~ / ~~'•f , r ~ ~ • ? 7~ ~ • o J~. • a± . s ~bAe1 eet," . z ~ ~ ~ ~ Prepared for: Gateway Development, Inc. ~ 2303 East Dartmouth Avenue Englewood, Colorado 80110 ~ Job No. 93-104 September 27, 1993 12354 WEST ALAMEDA PARKWAY, LAKEWOOD. CO 80228 (3031989-1223 G_ 9 ~ TABLE OF CONTENTS . ~ SCOPE 1 ~ SLi`4MARY OF CONCLUSIONS 1 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Z ~ SITE CONDITIONS 2 ' GEOLOGIC HAZARDS 4 SUBSURFACE SOIL CONDITIONS 4 ~ - CONDITIONS INFLUENCING PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 6 Landslide 6 ~ Ground or Surface Water 7 Slope Stability 7 Soft Soils 8 Boulders $ Seismic Considerations 9 UTILITY CONSTRUCTION 9 ~ FOUNDATIONS 9 ~ ROAD CONSTRUCTION 10 Cut Slopes 10 Fill 11 Retaining Walls 11 PAVEMENT 12 SITE DRAINAGE 12 LIMITATIONS 13 VICINITY MAP Fig. 1 ~ LOCATION OF EXPLORATORY BORINGS Fig. 2 ~ APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF LANDSLIDE AND STEEP SLOpES Fi8. 3 LOGS OF EXPLORATORY BORINGS Fig. 4 ~ GRADATION TEST RESULTS Figs. 5 thru 10 SUI`4MARY OF LABORATORY TEST RESULTS Table I ~ ~ - G-10 ~ ' ~ ~ ~ SCOPE This report presents the results of a preliminary geotechnical ' engineering investigation for Trappers Run, Vail, Colorado. The subsur- ~ face conditions found in exploratory borings, the geotechnical and geo- logic conditions influencing the proposed development, and recommenda- ' tions for development of the subdivision are presented in the report. The report is preliminary in nature and suitable for planning and pre- liminary subdivision desion purposes. A final geotechnical investiga- ~ tion should be performed when the plans for the subdivision have been finalized to determine specific design criteria for developing the road ~ and the utilities. A brief summary of our conclusions for development of this subdivision is presented in the following paragraphs. ~ SUNIMARY OF CONCLUSIONS 1. In our opinion, the site can be developed with single family residential construction. 2. Development will be influenced by the steep slopes and the ~ landslide discussed ..in the Geologic Hazards report by R. J. Irish Consulting Engineering Geologist, Inc. 3. The design of the road and lots should consider the potential flooding and debris flows in the unnamed creek/ravine. 4. It appears spread footing foundation systems can be designed ~ and constructed for the residences. ~ ~i G-11 ' ~ 5. Cuts and fills should be reduced as nucn as possible during construction of the road as we11 as construction of structures ~ on the lots. Large cuts and fills need to be engineered. ~ PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT The proposed Trappers Run Subdivision will be developed on a 47 ~ acre site in Vail, Colorado. The approximate location of the site is shown on the Vicinity Map, Fig. 1. The land will be subdivided into ~ single family residential lots varying in size from about 0.5 acres to ' 1.8 acres. The majority of development is planned for the southern portion of the site. The first phase of the subdivision development will include installation of underground utilities and construction of ~ roads. A preliminary plan of the roads and lots is presented on Fig. 2. These plans indicate construction of the roads will require maximum ~ cuts on the order of 30 feet and maximum fills on the order of 25 . feet. The total lineal feet of roadway will be about 6,000 feet. ~ Construction of the road will also be adjacent to and over an unnamed creek/ravine. ~ ~ SITE CONDITIONS The site is located west of the west Vail I-70 interchange as shown ~ on the Vicinity Map, Fig. 1. The property to be developed has Forest ~ Service land on.the north and west sides, Interstate 70 property on the south side and Vail Ridge Subdivision on the east side. The Vail Ridge ~ Subdivision has been developed with single family residences and paved ~ G-12 ~ ' , ' streets. The Trappers Run property is intersected by an unnamed creek which flows in a southeasterly direction. The property on the north ~ side of this unnamed creek is a south-zacing slope and the property on the south side of the creek is a north-facing slope. ~ The majority of development is planned for the southern portion of ~ the property. Ground surface in this area slopes from about 10 to 40 percent in a northeasterly direction. Vegetation in this area consists ' of a relatively dense growth of Aspen and pine trees, as well as natural grasses and weeds. Ground surface on the northern side of the unnamed ! creek slopes downward in a southerly direction at slopes of 20 to 60 ~ percent. Vegetation in this area is relatively sparse and consists of natural grasses and weeds with a few trees. The drawings prepared by ~ Colorado Land Consultants, Inc. indicate elevations on the site vary from 7,910 to 8,350 in the area planned for development: Scattered ~ boulders are visible on the ground surface throughout the proposed ' development area. Present vehicle access to the property is by a dirt road which ~ connects to Cortina Lane from Vail Ridge Subdivision. Location of this road is shown on Fig. 2. The eastern end of the site is also accessible ~ from Arosa Drive, which is part of Vail Ridge Subdivision. A residence ~ exists at the eastern end of the property adjacent to Arosa Drive. It is anticipated this residence will be removed for construction of the ' roadway. ' ~ ' _ G-13 ' GEOLOGIC HAZARDS Tne geology of the area was evaluated by R. J. Irisn Consultir.g ' Engineerina Geologist, Inc. The results of the study are presented in a ~ report which discusses the geology of the area and also presents three potential geologic hazards. These include a' sma11 landslide, flood- ' ing/debris flow, and the bluff adjacent to I-70 along the south edge of the property. Review the report for the influence of the Geologic Hazards on development of this site. ~ SUBSURFACE SOIL CONDITIONS , The subsurface conditions were investigated by drilling 5 explora- tory borings at the aPFroximate locations indicated on Fig. 2. These ~ borings were drilled to obtain a general evaluation of the subsurface ' conditions beneath the property. Borings were drilled with a 4-inch diameter continuous flioht power auger on August 10 and 11, 1993. Logs ~ of the soils found in the borings are presented on Fig. 4. In addition ' to the borings, the subsurface soils are also exposed at the I-70 road cut at the eastern end of the property. ~ The soils beneath the area to be developed are predominately resid- ual soils with some slop.e wash, glacial outwash, and alluvial terrace , soils. Glacial outwash soils are exposed in the I-70 road cut at the ~ eastern end and a few areas of alluvial terrace soils are found along the unnamed creek. The subsurface soils were investigated with the bor- , ings to depths varying from 19 to 40 feet beneath the existing ground ~ - - G-14 ' ' ' , surface. The surface soil consisted of a sandy clay topsoil varying in depth from 1 to 3 feet. Beneath the topsoil the subsurface conditions ' varied with location. In exploratory borings TH-1 thru TH-4, sand and clay soils were found to depths of about 8 to 18 feet. Beneath the sand , and clay soils a weathered interbedded sandstone and shale was found to , the maximum depth explored of 40 feet. In exploratory boring TH-5 soils consisting of sandy clay underlain by a gravelly clayey sand and sandy , clay were found to the maximum depth explored of 29 feet. Drill rig refusal was only encountered in exploratory boring TH-1 at a depth of 19 ' feet. In our opinion, this indicates a hard sandstone layer at that ' depth. Based on the borings and the geology of the area, we would antici- , pate the sand and clay soils to the depths of 10 to 20 feet in general underlain by an interbedded sandstone and shale bedrock. The sandstone ' and shale bedrock is weathered, resulting in hard and soft layers. No , free ground water was found in our borings. However, the weathering of - the bedrock indicates that some water has been present and, therefore, ' we would anticipate localized ground water conditions in some areas. ' Ground water could develop during the spring snow melt. Laboratory tests were performed on representative samples. The ' testing included natural moisture content, natural dry density, Atter- berg limits, gradation, pH, and soluble sulfates. Results of these ' tests are presented on the Logs of Exploratory Borings, Fig. 4, and in ' the Summary of Laboratory Test Results, Table I. The test results indi- ' ' G-15 ' 1 cated the subsurface soils and bedrock had natural moisture contents ' ranging from 1.9 to 20.8 percent, natural dry densities ranging from 105 to 125 pcf, plasticity indexes ranging from non-plastic to 9, 21 to 90 , percent passing the No. 200 sieve, pH of 7.3 to 8.3, and no sionificant soluble sulfates. The results of the gradation tests are also presented ~ on Fios. 5 thru 10. ' CONDITIONS IvFLUENCING PROPOSED DEVELOPME;IT ~ Conditions of geologic or manmade nature can influence the develop- ment of this subdivision. Geologic hazards of landslide and flood- S ing/debris flows occur at this site and will influence development. The ' other geotechnical concerns are slope stability, soft soils, boulders, and seismic. These subjects will be discussed in the following para- ~ graphs and must be evaluated since they influence development of the site. ~ ' Landslide A small landslide is at the location indicated on Fig. 3. The ' extent and condition of this landslide is discussed in the engineering geologic hazard study report by R. J. Irish Consulting Engineering ~ Geologist, Inc. As discussed in that report, construction of structures ' in the area is not recommended. This will influence the development of lots in the approximate area shown on Fig. 3. The limits of this area, ' as shown on Fig. 3, are subject to change since additional study of the ~ ' G-1 6 ~ , ' ' area will be performed. Construction of roadways in the area are possi- ble provided cut and fi11s are performed with care. Vo underground ' utilities that transport liquids or gas should be constructed in the landslide area. ' ' Ground or Surface tJater No shallow ground water conditions were found in our exploratory ' borings. Surface water was flowing in the unnamed creek that intersects the site. The majority of the area to be developed is a north-facing ' slope which collects snow during the winter months. Therefore, snowmelt ' provides surface water flow in the sprinotime and also provides moisture for the vegetation on that slope. Exposure of subsurface water is ' always possible in cuts since ground water tends to flow through seams and zones in the subsurface soils or on bedrock surfaces. , Flooding/debris flow is discussed in the reports by R. J. Irish ' Consulting Engineering Geologist, Inc. and Hydro-Triad, Ltd. The flood- ing/debris flow may be possible in the unnamed creek/ravine area. ' ' Slope Stability Slope stability is of concern where cuts and fills occur for road- ' way construction and where steep slopes occur at each building site. The stability of the slope is influenced by the geometry of the slope, ' strength of the subsurface soils, and ground water conditions. AlI cut ' and fill slopes on the site need to be evaluated for slope stability. ' ' G-16 ~ ~ Generally, slopes greater than 30 percent make it difficult ror ' construction of structures and require carezul evaluation of cuts and fills. Fig. 3 indicates the approximate areas where slopes are gener- , a11y greater than 30 percent. Some of the moderately steep to very steep slopes could become unstable and possibly fail if improperly modi- ' fied by grading and building. tdith proper planning, encyineering, and , drainage, the risk of construction-induced slope failures can be greatly reduced. , Soft Soils , Soft soils were not found in the areas investigated at the time of ' our investigation. However, soft soils generally occur adjacent to drainages. The unnamed creek is the major drainage and may have soft , soils occurring adjacent to the creek. In our opinion, if soft soils are found, they probably will be shallow and cover "small localized ' areas. These areas would need to be evaluated at the time of construc- ~ tion as to their influence on the road. ' Boulders Boulders were observed on the surface at this site.. However, no , significant boulders were found during drilling of the borings. The ' size of boulders can vary. Boulders will influence the excavation and size of excavations for road and structures. ' ' ~ G-1 7 1 , , , Seismic Considerations Based on available literature all of the proposed structures should ~ be designed and constructed under the guidelines of the Uniform Building Code Seismic Zone l. , , UTILITY CONSTRUCTION The subsurface soil conditions consist of sand, clay, and weathered ' sandstone and shale bedrock. The depth to bedrock varied from 8 to 18 feet. Based on our sampling and drilling procedures, we anticipate that ' the bedrock can be excavated with heavy duty equipment beneath the , majority of the site. However, as always, there are potential for hard sandstone layers. Boulders are also visible on the surface of the site ' and these will also influence excavations for utilities. We recommend that no subsurface utilities that transport liquids or gas be installed ' in the landslide area mapped on Fig. 3. ' FOUNDATIONS ' Based on the soils found in the exploratory borings, we believe ' that a spread footing foundation system may be used for support of resi- dences. The footings should be constructed on the natural soils and in ' some instances may be placed on compacted structural fill. If organic soils or soft soils are encountered, they should be removed from the ' area of construction. We anticipate that spread footings could be designed for soil bearing pressures ranging from 2000 to 5000 psf. The ' ' G-18 i ' ' design of residences should reduce cut and fill by stepping the struc- ture to fit the slope of the site. A subsurface investigation should be 1 performed for each building site to determine the specific design cri- teria for that site. ' ' ROAD CONSTRUCTION Construction of the roads will require cuts and fills to obtain the desired grades. The depth of cuts and fills should be minimized wher- ever Possible. In addition, to reduce the estent of cuts and fills, ' retaining wall systems will need to be constructed. The road will be ~ constructed in the area of the unnamed creek and, therefore, flood- ing/debris flows are possible in this area. This has been discussed in ' the previous section titled Ground or Surface Water. Present plans , indicate that maximum cuts will be on the order of 30 feet and maximum fills will be on the order of 25 feet. The cuts and fills in the area ' of the landslide indicated on Fig. 3 should be carefully planned and , designed. Properly done, this will maintain the stability of the area ' and not induce additional movement of the landslide. ~ Cut Slopes , Any cuts or fills which are greater than 10 feet in height should be evaluated on an individual basis. In general, slopes of 2:1 (hori- ~ zontal to vertical) up to 10 feet high should be stable, if properly ' drained. Based on the preliminary soils data and with engineering, it ~ . ' G-1 9 ' , ' , appears that higher and steeper slopes apoear to be possible on this site during and after construction. Surface drainag`e should be care- ' fully designed to divert surface water away from the slopes. All cut slopes should be vegetated as soon as possible after construction. ' , Fill The on-site soils are acceptable for compacted fill construction. ' The fills should not include any boulders greater than 18 inches in maximum dimension. Any boulders Iarger than that should be used for ' landscaping or discarded. The ground surface to receive fill should be ~ stripped of all vegetation and the subgrade should be scarified, mois- ture conditioned, and compacted prior to placino fill. Natural soil ' slopes greater than 20 percent should be benched in order to key the fill into the slope. All fill should be placed in thin loose lifts, ' moisture conditioned, and compacted. ' Retaining Walls ' Retaining walls are anticipated where deep cuts or high fills occur ' for construction of the road. Construction of retaining walls will also reduce the magnitude of the cuts and fills. The type of walls that are ~ possible on this site are concrete, MSE (mechanically stabilized earth walls), and boulder walls. The retaining walls need to be designed to ' resist lateral earth pressures. Lateral earth pressures depend on the ~ type of backfill, slope of the ground surface behind the retaining wall, , G-20 ~ ' ~ height of retaining wall, and type of retaining wall. Design criteria can be provided once the specific site conditions and proposed ~ construction are finalized. , PAVEiMENT , The proposed road will be paved. Asphalt and concrete pavements ' are possible. It has been found that full depth asphalt or concrete pavements tend to perform better than an asphalt and base course pave- ' ment. However, generally, the initial costs are higher but the long term maintenance costs are less. The subsurface soils sampled on this ' site classified as A-2-4 and A-4 soils in accordance with the AASHTO clas fic design criteria can be obtained when ~ sication system. Speci the road conditions are finalized. ~ SITE DRAINAGE I Subsurface drainage, as well as surface drainage, may be needed for ' construction of roads. Subsurface drainage will need to be evaluated on a site-specific basis. Surface drainage should also be very carefully ~ evaluated during design and construction of the subdivision. Site areas should be carefully sloped to reduce the possibility of infiltration of ' surface water into the cut and fill slopes. In addition, all slopes , around retaining walls should be graded so that positive drainage is maintained away from the retaining walls. A hydrologic study should ' also be made of the surface drainage in the unnamed creek. ' ' - G-21 . ~ i ! LIMITATIONS ' This i-eport was prepared based on the conditions disclosed by our ' exploratory borings and research of literature. This report is prelimi- nary in nature and presents the general subsurface conditions and guide- ' lines for preliminary design and planning purposes. Site-specific sub- surface investigation should be performed for each building site as well , as a final investigation should be performed for the road construction. ' Construction on steeply sloping mountain sites requires careful design and construction considerations. ~ If we can clarify our recommendations or be of further service, ' please contact us. KOECHLEIN CONSULTING ENGINEERS < : _ ~ ~ ' • /yra;v~ By William H. Koechlein, P.E., President I WHK/gk ' (25 copies sent) ~ ' ' ~ G-22 ~ ~ ~ I ~ . - ' ~ ~ ~---r--J,: ~ ~ ~ % ~ - •e,j ~ ~ ~ ~o l I~ ~ \ x ' ~ '/~~9' ~ ~ ~ ?J? ~ '~q'' I ~ / ~ ~ ~ Jill _~1 , , ' ~ ~5 I ~ , ' ~/~i ~ l I ` ~ . : / , ~ O ~ II ~ J ) ~ ,aoo ,,6 ~ , SITE ~ ~ NOT TO SCALE , ~ ~ VICINITY MAP JOB NO. 93-104 " FIG. 1 ' G-23 8300 6300 I ~ 8200 ` ~ ~ • EXISTING . `Rr Rpq~ ' 8200 . . 8200 ` = ` ~ ~ BLOCK 2 DIRT - ROAD LOT 1 ' . ? LOT 8 VAIL RIDGE SUBDIVISION pOR~~NP ~ LOT 30 • 8 100 8000 Ft~ O LOT 29 I I P R~~F RAC ~ 8300 TRACTID TRACT A . H- I I - - - OT 16 H- ~ I LOT 17 I' -I - I I LOT 1 TH-5~ ~ - / LOT 15\ ll It LOT 14 L T 121 LOT 4 I LOT 3 LOT 2 TH-1 / 11 LOT 18 TRAPPERS ~ I LOT 17 / R`r 1 / ROAD _ I / CrRCtF / / LOT 5 LOT 19 L07 9 r ~ LOT 28 1~ J LOT 20 T-2 LOT 70 LOT 7 LO7 21 ~ j~~ / - - ~ - - -J L0T6 LOT 26LOT 25 LOT 231 LOT 13 LOT 8 I 8300 LOT 27 LOT 24 ~ LOT 22 ~ I ~ I I ~ ~ - ~ - - - TRACT C ScnLE: 1'=180' BLOCK 1 REVISEp DECEMBER 14, 1993 8100 8200 / 8000 LOCATION OF EXPLORATORY BORINGS AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN JOB NO. 93-104 G-24 ~ 8300 a3oo~~_ _ . LEGEND: ' INDICATES APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF LANDSLIDE. a' REFER TO DETAILS IN REPORT BY R.J. IRISH CONSULTING ENGINEERIN(3 0EOl0aIST, INC. ' t~lUU - ItVDICATES APPROXIMATE IOCATION OF WHERE CiROUND Fk~S T1N SURFACE SLOPES ARE GREATER THAN 30 PERCENT. ` ~~G ~~R~ Rp,4o azoo ' 8200 BLOCK 2 Z_ ' DIRT ' - ROAD + LOT 1 ~ LOT 8 VAIL RIDGE SUBDIVISION Goa LOT 30 8000 _1--- 810 0 ~ R~~ 29 ` ~ • I ~ . 8300 7 R n.':', D .r,- ~TRR A C T ~.~A~ t OT 18 LOT r , ? I ~ :(7; ~ LO i 5\ LOT 3 / LOT 2 LOT 14 ~ tOT 121 I qp LO 8 TRAPPERS ROAD ~ I LOT 11 ~A RS I / , c'RctF •N LOT 19 1"0T 9 LOT 5 Ii L07 28 ~11 ~ ~ - LOT 10 LOT i I I \ ~ I 1-- - ~ LOT 9 . ~ 26 231 LOT 13 ~ I 1 ~ LOT 25' \ I ' LOT 8 I / 8300 / LOT 27 LOT 24 ~ LOT 22 ~ T , SCALE: t'= 180' ' BLOCK 1J ~~RACT C REVISED DECEMBER 14, 1993 ~ 8100 ~ ' 8200 ' eoao APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF LANDSLIDE AND STEEP SLOPES ' N0, 93-104 FIG. 3 G-25 , ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ r ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~r ~ TH-1 TH-2 TH-3 TH-4 TH-5' APP. EL. 8040 APP. EL. 8200 APP. EL. 8270 APP. EL. 8100 APP. EL. 8070 0 LEGEND: 0 a ' N ~ TOPSOIL, clay, sandy, organics, braan N ^J 24/12 8/12 22/12 50/12 13/12 5 41r17.3 wC=9.6 HC-10.8 WC-19.7 ~+~--15.7 5 ~ CLA`-, sandy and SADID, ciayey, silty, moist, mediiun stiff to F DI~119 DIx116 LLr22 -200=68 DIk116 very stiff or mediiun dense to dense, red braan, brown, orange LL=15 PI=2 LL=22 PI-4 -200=68 P1=9 ~ SILT, sandy, moist, mediiun dense, red braan, tan .a -200=09 18/12 9/12 51/12 17/12. 12/12 10 AC--13.5 HC=15.9 WC--14'6 WC--- 12,8 10 DI==111 -200=39 LL--7 ~DI=116 SANDSTONE and SHALE, interbedded, weathered, *noist, soft to vexy -200=31 H-7.3 PI-~ 'Q. [iard, tan, ra P - -200=64 -200=~6 ~ g Y, braan SS=0.02 •6. 01. a• 30/12 21/12 15/12 52/12 •y 25/12 SAA'D, clayey and CLAY, sandy, gravelly, moist, mediisn dense to 15 WC=20.8 WC=13.5 Wre.3 15 dense or mediLsn stiff to stiff, red, braan DIx105 -200=64 •o DL=121 F- pH=7. 3 pH=7.3 F- W 55=0.05 . y: SS=O. 005 W pRACrICAL DRIIS, RIG REEUSr1L LL ; LL I z 94/12 33/12 32/12 b` 55/12 Z - 20 FC=1.9 WC-13-0 •e t4C=9.2 20 - ~ DD=125 -200=42 ~ DRIVE SA^'IPLE. The syriool 29/12 indicates that 24 blaas of a w -200=21 a ~ 140 pound hamner falling 30 inches was required to drive a 2.5 O.D. a ~ w f samDler 12 inches. - 45/12 30/12 34/12 37/12 •DRIVE SAMPI,E. The symbol 9/12 indicates that 9 blaas of a 140 25 25 pound hamner falling 30 ir,ches was r~,;red to drive a 2.0 O.D. sampler 12 inches. 68/12 50/6 29/12 50/1 NOTES: 30 • 30 1. The Fscploratory Borings were drilled on August 10 & 11, 1993 with a 9-inch diameter continucus flight paaer auger. 2. No free ground water wras measured at the time of drilling. 3. The c3oring IAgs are subject to the explanations, limitations, and 35 35 conclusions as contained in this report. 4. Zaboratory Test Results: WC - Indicates natural moisture content (8) DD - Indicates dxy density (pcf) 12 LL - Indicates liauid limit 70 90 /PI - Indicates plasticity index 40 -200 - Indicates percent Fzssing the No. 200 sieve (8) pH - Indicates Acidity or Alkalinity. Nunnbers less than 7 indicate Acidity. pnmibers greater than 7 indicate All:alinity. SS - Indicates soluble sulfates LOGS OF EXPLORATORY BORINGS J B NO. 93-104 FIG. 4 G-26 ~ K O E C H L E I N C O N S U L T I N G E N G I N E E R S 1 HYDROMETER ANALYSIS SIEVE ANALYSIS 25 HR. 7 r+R TiME READiNGS U.S. STArvDARO SERIES CIEAR S9UARE OP£NtNGS ~ 35 41W. 15 MW. 60 MIN. iG MIN. 4 MIN, t MIN. '200 ' 1(M 'S0 30 ' 16 ' 10'8 'd J!8' J/d' 11/2 ' J' 5'6' 8' 0 90 +o ao ~ I z° ' 70 30 ~ Z ~ 140 ~ Z SO 150 Z ~ ~ 60 a ~ 30 70 20 80 ~ ~0 90 p 100 001 002 005 009 0t9 031 074 t40 297 590 1.t9 2.02.38 4.76 9.52 t9.t 36.1 70.2 127 200 ~ 0.42 152 DIAMETER OP PARTiCLE IN MiLUMEiERS 5.4N0 GaAVEI CIAV (PVSTIC) TO SIU (NON-PLASTIC) FiNE MEDIUM COARSE Fi~NE C0.4RSE COBBLES ' Sampie of CLAY, Sdridy GRAVEL 2 % SAND 24 % FrOm Borinq TH-1 at 4 f eet SILT & CLAY 7 4 % LI9UID LIMff % PLASTICITY INDEX 4 % ' HYDROMETER ANALYSIS SIEVE ANALYSIS , 25 HR. 7 HR TIME READINGS U.S. SiAN0AIZ0 SERtES CLEAR SeUARE OPENINGS 45 MIN. 15 MIN. 60 MiN. 19 MIN. d MIN. 1 MIN. 200 ' 100 ' S0 ' d0' 70 ' 16 ' 10 8 ' d 3/8' 3!4' t Ye" J' 5'6- 80 10° I I I 00 ,o ~ I i I 20 80 70 30 , I I I o N60 a°a ~ I I I C Z so so Z 60~ 30 70 , 20 80 t0 90 100 001 002 005 009 019 031 074 149 297 590 1.19 2.0 2.38 4.76 9.52 10.1 36.1 76.2 127 200 0.42 152 DIAMETER OF PMTICLE IN MILt1METERS CIAY (PtA$TIC) TO SILT (NON-PlASi1C) SANO GRAVEL L I FINE MEDIUM COARSE FINE COARSE COBBIES ' Sample of SAND, clavey, qravelly ( sandstone ) GRAVEL19_°io SAND SO °io From Borinq TH-1 at 19 feet SiLT& Ct,av 31 % LJ9UID LIMff % , PLAST1CfIY INDEX 2 % , JOB NO. 93-1 GRADATION TEST RESULTS 04 FIG. 5 G-2 7 K O E C H L E I N C O N S U L T I N G E N G I N E E R S ~ HYpf?pMETER ANALYSIS SIEVE ANALYSIS iIME REAOINGS U.S. STANDARO S[R1ES CIEAR SaUAR£ OPENWGS 25 45 MIN. 15 MW. 60 1-11N. 19 h1W. d MIN. 1 MW. '200 "CO ' S0 '&0130 ' 16 ' 10'3 'd 318' J/d' 11h' J' g'S' 80 ~ t oo 90-- 10 80 20 ~ 70 JO 0 1 ` 60 40 - 1.100 a l ~ I 50 c 000- Z 50 Z I ~ do I ' I 60 ~ JO 70 ~ I , I 80 20 ~ t0 90 a 1100 001 002 00.5 009 019 037 014 '49 297 590 1.10 2,02.38 4.16 9.52 19.1 36.1 76.2 121 200 0.42 152 ~ piAMETER OF PARTICLE IN MILLIMETERS SANO GRAVEI . CLAV (Pl?STIC) TO SILT (NON-PtASTiC) FINE MEDIUM COARSE FINE COARSE C088LES Somple of SAND, clayey GaavEl 10 °io sAtvD 51 From Borinq TH-2 at'9 feet SILT&CLAY 39 °io uQuiouMrr °ro PIASTICITY INDEX %a ~ HYOROMETER ANALYSIS SIEVE ANAIYSiS 25 HR. 7 NR nME READINGS U.S. STANOARp SEMES CIF.AR 59U.+.RE OPENwGS ~ ' 45 MIN 15 MIN. 60 MIN.19 MW. d MIN. 1 MIN '200 100 'S0 'd0'SO '16 'i0'8 '4 318' }/q' 11/7' S" 5*6" 90 100 vo io . I I 20 80 70 30 V' 40 Z ~ 60 SO c Z 50 I Z 60 ~ 40 I 1i0 30 ~ zo - ' I 80 ~ 10 90 I I ~ 0 , ,00 ~ 001 002 005 009 019 037 074 .149 297 590 1.19 2.0 2.38 4.16 9.52 19.1 36.1 70.2 12;52200 0.42 DIAMETER Of PARTICLE IN MILLIMETERS SANO GRAVcI CIAY (PlASTtC) TO SILT (NON-PIA5T)C) FiNE MEDiUM COAnSE FirvE COaRSE COBBlES Sample of SAND, qravelly, clavev ( sandstone ) GRAVEL 24 °io sArvo 55 °io ' ' From Borinq TH-2 at 19 feet SiLT&cLAv?1._°io uQuiDuMrr 'o PLASTICITY INDEX GRADATION TEST RESULTS f I JOB NO. 93- 104 FIG~6 e- o ~ KOECHLEIN CON'S'ULTING ENGINEERS ~ HYDROMETER ANALYSIS Slc`JE ANALYSIS . iIME REAO~NGS U.S. Si,YVD:+RO Sci2lE5 CLCAf7 56UARE O?ENWGS ' SS MW 15MN. 60 MIN. 19MiN d MIN. 1 MIN. '200 '100 ''A 30 ' 16 ':0'8 '4 318 "'~I v? - 35'6' 9' 100 0 90 10 ' ~ I I 20 ' 80 JO ~ 40? 50 ~ z z ~do 60u 30 ~ 70 I I I I ~ 80 ~ 20 10 90 ( { ~ 0 dioo 001 002 00.5 009 019 037 074 i79 297 590 t.'9 2.0 2 38 4.76 0.52 19 t 36. t 762 Q7 200 ' 0.42 152 DIAMETFR OP PARTICLE iN MILLiMETERS CIAY (PIASiIC) TO SILT (NON-?LAST)Cj SANO GRAVEI RNE MECiUM COARSe FIvE ~ COARSE C088Lc5 , Sampie of CLAY, qravelly, sandy GRAVEI 17 'o SAND 15 °ro From Borinq TH-3 at 4 feet SILT&CLAY68 Lt9UIDlIMff °ro PLASTICITY 1NDEX % ~ , HYOROMETER ANALYSIS SIEVE ANAIYSIS 25 HR. 7 HR TIME REAOINGS U.S. STANOARO SERtES CIEAR 59uARE OPENiNGS dSMW 15MIN. bOMIN.I9MIN.4MIN. 1MIN •200 't00 '54'40'30 '16 '10'8 'd 3/8, Jld' tYt' 3" 5'6' 8~ 100 f I ~ 90 10 ' I I I 20 80 70 SO z 60 a0 z Z 50 50 Z ~ 60 ~ ~ ~ ~ I) a 30 70 ' I I ( 20 80 i0 190 t00 001 002 005 009 019 037 074 149 297 500 1.19 2.0 2.38 4.76 9.52 19.1 36.1 76.2 121 200 0.42 152 DIAMETER OF PARTKLE IN MILLIMETERS CIAY (P1,45T)Cj TO SILT (NON•?lAST)Cj &AND GR:.VEL L I FINE uEDtUM COARSE HNE COARSc COBBLES ~ Somple Of CLAY, sandV ( snale ) GRAVEL~ZL% SAND 19 °i, From Borinq TH-3 at 14 feet _ siLr&cLAY64 % ll9Ul0UMff °o ~ PLASTICITY INDEX °a 1 GRADATION TEST RESULTS JOB NO. 93-104 FIG CL =29 K O E C H L E I N C O N S U L T I N G E N G I N E E R S ~ HYOROMETER ANAlYSIS SIEVE ANALYSIS ~ 25 HR. 7 HR iIME REAOINGS U.S. Si.VV0AR0 SERtE5 Ci=AR SQUARE OPfN;NGS 45 .MN 15 MIN. 60 MIN. 19 MW d MIN. 1 MW. ':00 ' 100 '-co'd0'JO ' 10 ' 10'3 'd 3;9' 314' 11h' 5•6• g• ~ t oo o 10 ~ 90 80 20 I ~ 70 30 I ~ I ~ o Q60 I I c 50 50 ~ ~ I I 1~ ~ a 1O I ~ I a ~ 70 30 ~ I ~ 80 20 ' 90 t0 100 OO1 OQ2 005 009 019 037 Old 149 291 590 t.t9 2.0 2.39 4.76 9.52 19.1 36.1 76.2 t2 0.42 152200 ~ OIAMETER OF PARTIC! E IN MIILIMETERS SANO GZAVEI C(p,y (PIASTIC) TO SILi (NON-PlASTIC) FINE MEDIUM CO.~RSc Fir4c COARSE COBBlES ~ Sample of SILT sandv GRAVEL 8% SAND 24 % From Borinq TH-4 at 4 feet - siLT&CLav 68 °i, 119UIDUMIT °ia PLAS7ICITY INDEX % ~ HYDf20METER ANAIYSIS SIE'JE ANALY5IS HR. 1 HR TIME REAOwGS U.S. STANDAf2D SERiES CIEAR S9UARE CPENVVGS 25 ~ Y~' 3' S'' Ba 45 M1N. 15 MIN. 60 MIN. 10 MIN. 4 MIN. 1 MW. 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G-' ~ ~ !r mmm m m mm m mm m i M i Mm K O E C H L E I N C O N S L T I N G E N G I N E E R S TABLE S S U M M A R Y O F L A B O R A T O R Y T E S T R E S U L T S NATURAL NATURAL DRY ATTERBERG LIMITS UNCONFINED PASSING Solub].e HOLE DEPTH MOISTURE DENSITY LIOUID PLASTICIT COMPRESSIVE N0. 200 piI Sul.fates SOIL TYP,E (FEET) (PCF) LIMIT INDEX STRENGTH SIEVE (PSF) M TIi-1 4.0 17.3 4 LAY, Si].t Sand 9.0 13.5 AND Si ].t TH-2 4.0 9,6 116 SAND Cl.a e Silt 9.0 15.9 39 7.6 0.02 C1PW., ~;1 t~_ 14.0 20.8 105 L11Y and i].t 19-0 1.9 125 TH-3 4.0 10.8 68 2LAY ilt nd 14.0 13.5 64 7.3 0.05 Tli-4 4.0 19.7 IrT sand 9.0 14.6 NP 64 anc _ EiAT E TH-5 4•0 15.7 116 22 9 64 LAY Sand 9.0 12,8 116 46 'LAY Sand Gravell. 14.0 8.3 121 8.3 0.008 'L,AY Sand Gravel.l 19.0 9-2 42 i ~ 1 W ~11~ JOB NO. 93-104 H. ENGINEERING AND GEOTECHNICAL HAZARD STUDY ' 7101 West Yale R. J. Irish Avenue. No. 601 Denver, Colorado 80227 Consulting Engineering 303-986-6658 ' Geologist, Inc. , ENGINEERING GEOLOGIC HAZARD STUDY TRAPPERS RUN ~ VAIL, COLORADO ' , For GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT t Denver, Colorado t ' , , ' ' ' ' Job No. 288 ' December 14, 1993 , Consultant to Designers, Contractors, Planners GH- J 7 R. J. (rish , Consulting Engineering Geologist, Inc. ~ ' The following are responses to comments from Jim Curnutte, Vail town planner, in his letter dated October 25, 1993, page 9: ' 9. Engineered Geologic Hazards ' a On page 4, Evaluaiion of Potentia/ Geo/ogic Hazards Reference a hazards map. ' Potential geologic hazards and site disturbances are delineated on the Site ' . Disturbance Map. Potential geologic hazards are shown also on the geologic map appended to the Engineering Geologic Hazards Study report. b. On ' page 5, 3rd paragraph, the report states that construction activities cou/d trigger "large-scale slope failure resu/ting from cuts and fills, or , ponding of water...." It appears that Lots 15, 16, 17, and 18 are in the landslide area. How will this be mitigated? ' Cuts and fills wiil be designed according to geotechnical engineering principles, ponding will be prevented by appropriate grading and piping, and ' the landslide will be restabilized by dewatering so that buildings, roads and other structural features may be built to an acceptable risk level. ~ . ' , Robt. James Irish , Consulting Engineering Geologist . ' ~ . ~ ~ GH-2', ~ ~ 7101 west vale R. J. Irish Avenue, No. 601 Denver, Coiorado 80227 Consultin En ineerin 303-986-6658 9 9 9 ' Geologist, Inc. 1 engineering geology , Robt. JaIT1eS Ir1SI1 ground water geology environmental geology ~ EDUCATION Oregon State University: M.S., Geology, 1954 , Oregon State University: B.S., Business Administration, 1952 ' REGISTR.ATION Registered Geologist and Certified Engineering Geologist: State of California, Wyoming , PROFESSIONAL HISTORY ' R. J. Irish, Consulting Engineering Geologist, Inc., Denver, Colorado; President, 1983-date Woodward-Clyde Consultants (and predecessor firms), , Denver, Colorado; Senior Associate or Associate and Vice-President, Chief Geology Division, 1969-1983 VVoodwazd-Clyde and Associates, Inc., ' , Denver, Colorado, Senior Engineering and Ground Water Geologist, 1966-1969 U.S. Bureau of Reclamadon, Engineering Geologist, 1961-66 ' Petroleum exploration for oil companies in Wyoming, Texas and the Republic of Colombia, 1956-61 U.S. Geological Survey, Ground Water Geologist, 1954-55 , REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE , Mr. Irish has participated in and has been responsible for both engineering/environmental geologic and ground water studies in the United States and abroad; and has served as a special geologic consultant to engineers for numerous dam, tunnel, transmission, pipeline, power plant ' and other major engineering works. In the course of his professional work he has udlized geophysical and remote sensing methods, as well as the more classical geologic tools. He has served as an expert witness for both engineering geologic and ground water problems. , Mr. Irish has contributed engineering geologic expertise for both water storage and tailing dams. ' The principal tailing dams have included those in La Caridad, Sonora, Mexico; Tyrone, Bokum, Mt. Taylor and L-Bar Ranch, New Mexico; Kirwin, Wyoming; Gazduinier (Tampa and Ft. Meade), Florida; Rio Algom, Utah; Morenci, Arizona; and Keystone, Clinton Gulch, ' Mayflower, Alkali Creek and Henderson West, Colorado. Important water storage dams have ' Consultant to Designers. Contractors, Planners 'GH-3 R. J. Irisri i Consulting Engineerinq . Geologist, Inc. Page 2 , included Juniper, Cross Mountain, Tacoma, Iron Mountain, 7oe Wright, Homestake Extension, ~ Eagle-Piney, and Homestake Dams in Colorado; Yellowstone Project, Rosebud and Little Horn Dams in Montana; Rob Roy and I3og Park Dams in Wyoming; Kingsley Dam, Nebraska; ' Chimney Rock Dam, Oklahoma; Rio Minho Project Dams in 7amaica; Pattani and Mun-Chi- Yang Project Dams in Thailand; and Tarbella Dam, Pakistan. ~ Mr. Irish has participated in, and managed numerous ground water studies involving the development of water supplies for farms, ranches, and land developments, mine dewatering, ' reservoir seepage, and assessments of environmental impact of land production wells; prepared plans and specifications and supervised construction of dewatering drains; and planned grouting programs. He has consulted on dewatering for shafts, mines, building sites, and tunnels both ' pre-construcdon and during project operation. Test borings and geaphysical methods of investigation were utilized. Principal Grade, Ken-Caryl Ranch, and Willows Development in Colorado; Gulf Mt. Taylor and Sohio L-Bar Uranium Mines in New Mexico; San Juan Bautista ' Cement Plant in California; the Black Thunder, Twin Creek, Caballo and Morton Ranch Mine Projects in Wyoming; San Antonio and I.a Caridad Mine Projects in Mexico; and the Rio Minho Proj ect in Jamaica. I He has investigated geologic conditions for a number of proposed transmission line corridors, and has assisted the soils engineers to evolve tower foundation design criteria. The most ~ significant of these projects include the Mead Station to Beatty, Nevada line; the Frisco to Copper Mountain, Colorado line; the Iaramie River Station to Ault, Wyoming line; and the ' Archer, Wyoming to Story Colorado line. These total several hundred miles across diverse geologic regimes and topographic terrain. Additionally, Mr. Irish has field-studied and evaluated many landslides, has evaluate,d slope ' instability risk and has recommended means to avoid or to mitigate those hazards. He has investigated foundation and excavation conditions for a number of pipeline corridors and ' the sites for their associated treatment plants, pump stations and holding reservoirs. These projects have included the North Jordan Valley Project in the Kingdom or Jordan; a Panhandle ~ Eastern Company 'pipeline from Douglas, Wyoming, to Liberal, Kansas; a carbon dioxide pipeline from Walsenburg,, Colorado, to Clovis, New Mezico; a 14-mile long liquid sulfur pipeline in the Carter Creek area of western Wyoming; and about 200 miles of irrigation water ' delivery pipeline in northeastern Thailand; and he has contributed environmental geologic assessments for a gas pipeline from northwestern Colorado to southeastern Utah, the P-1 gas ' pipeline from southwestern Idaho to northwestern Washington, and the P-2 gas pipeline from southwestern Idaho to northeastem Oregon. h 230 tunnels, including che ' Mr. Irish has Provided engineering geologic studies for more tan Fryingpan-Arkansas Project turinels in Colorado; New York City Water Tunnel No. 3 in New York; four Washington, D.C., subway tunnels; a subway tunnel in Atlanta, Georgia; eight ' wastewater tunnels in Chicago, Illinois; two subway tunnels in Boston, Massachusetts; two subway tunnels in Buffalo, New York; Austin Tunnel in Texas; and the Seabrook Nuclear CaH-41 , ' R. J. Irish Consulting Engineering ' Geologist, Inc. , Page 3 Station tunnels in New Hampshire; as well as for the underground structures of the Northfield ~ Pumpe.d Storage Project in Massachusetts; the Cabin Creek pumped Storage Project in Colorado; the Helms Pumped Storage Project in California; the Seneca Pumped Storage Project in , Pennsylvania; and the Mainstream underground pumping station in Chicago, Illinois. He has provided engineering geologic studies for a number of large commercial and residential r developments in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. Chief among these have been the Ken-Caryl Ranch, Willow Water District Properties, South Pazk Ranches, the Perry Park ~ Development, and the Beaver Creek sld area in Colorado; the Hebgen Mountain development in Montana; the Enchanted Hills and associated properties in South Dakota; and the Park City Development in Utah. In the course of this work, potential geologic hazards were delineated ' and assessed, and means to deal with them were recommended. Environmental geologic assessment studies have been provided for dams. transmountain water ' diversion projects, and uranium mines. Of primary concern was the uniqueness of cultural value of the gealogic conditions of the study area, and of ineans to mitigate adverse impacts to those conditions. - ' Many of those dam, pipeline, tunnel, powerplant, and environmental ProJ'ects have included an assessment of the earthquake risk, utilizing computer-banked seismicity records, and studies of ' regional geology and regional fault systems. This resulted in estimates of the probability and magnitude of earthquake-induced ground motions likely to be ezperienced at the project sites, thus providing one criterion for structure stability analyses. , . FOREIGN ASSIGTf11ENTS ' Rio Minho Project, Jamaica: Study of 6 damsites and of the ground watez regime of the basin. ' Mun-Chi-Yang Projects, Thailand: Study of 10 damsites and associated canals. Sriricha Nuclear Power Plant Site, Thailand: Engineering geologic study, and evaluation of earthquake risk. . ' Asphalt Plant Site, Thailand: Engineering geologic site study. Pattani Dam, Thailand: Fngineering geologic and ground water studies of the damsite and reservoir area. ' Tarbella Dam, Paldstan: Pre-bid engineering geologic evaluation of tunnel condition, outlet works tunnel. La Caridad Copper Mine Project, Sonora, Mezico: Fngineering geologic site studies for a , mill and tailing dam; evaluation of earthquake risk; and groundwater studies to locate a watez supply for the project. ~ Tavera Project, Dominican Republic: Engineering geologic consultation on rock support requirement for headrace tunnel surge chamber. Guacaman Tunnel, Nevere Project, Venezuela: Engineering geologic reconnaissance of ' . tunnel route. Lisco Project, Liberia: Engineering geologic reconnaissance of a 100-mile long iron-ore haulage railroad and the port facilities site. , GH-5 R. J. Irish ~ Consulting Engineering Geologist, Inc.. ~ Page 4 Balanya Tunnel, Guatemala: Engineering geologic and geaphysical investigations of tunnel ~ route. San Antonio Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico: mine dewatering feasibility study. North Jordan Valley Project, Southern Region, Jordan: Engineering geologic study for a 36 ~ Km. pipeline, water treatment plant, 5 pump station, and terminal reservoir; and construction consultations. North Jordan Valley Project, Northern Region, Jordan: Engineering geologic study for a 23 ~ Km. pipeline, 5 pump stations, and a terminal reservoir. North Bay Shortcut Pipeline, Canada: Pre-bid engineering geologic evaluation of pipeline construction condidons. ' Rogers Pass Railroad Tunnel, British Columbia, Canada: Pre-bid engineering geologic evaluation of tunneling condidons: - ' Maduru Oya Irrigation Canal, near Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka: Engineering geologic study of rock conditions (differing site condidons claim). Haulage Drift, Cra.ig Mine to Strathcona Mine, ' near Sudbury, Ontario, Canada , Lesotho Highlands Development, Kingdom of Lesotho: Pre-bid engineering geologic evaluation of trans-mountain water diversion and ' hydroelectric project. Panchiao Line, Section CP 261 Subway 'Iunnels, Taipei, Taiwan: Pre-bid engineering geologic evaluation of tunneling conditions ' Cayeli Mine, northeastern Turkey: design-level engineering geologic study for haulage and access tunnels. ' Bajo de la Alumbrera Mine, Catamarca Province, Argentina: pre-design level engineering geologic study'for alternate tunnel alignments, for access road. Moncion Hydroelectric Project Tunnels, Dominican Republic: pre-bid study. ' ' AFFILIATIONS . ~ Member, Association of Engineering Geologists Member, American Society of Civil Engineers ~ Meinber, Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists Member, American Insdtute of Mining Engineers Member, U.S. Commission on Large Dams , Member, Phi Kappa Phi and Sigma Gamma Epsilon Honorary Sociedes ' , . . GH-6 ~ 7101 vves Yaie • • R. J. Irish ' ?.venue. No. 601 Oenver, Colorado 8022; Consulting Engineering 303-986-6658 Geologist, Inc. 1 ~ ENGINEERING GEOLOGIC HAZARD STUDY , TRAPPERS RUN VAIL, COLORADO , , , ' ~ For GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT, INC. ' Denver, Colorado , ' , . ' , , Job No. 288 ~ September 27, 1993 ' Consultant ro Oesigners, Contractors, Ptanners GH-7 R. J. Irish Consulting Engineering ~ Geologist, Inc. ~ TABLEOFCONTENTS ~ PaQe No. ~ INTRODUCTION 1 ~ SITE GEOLOGY 2 ' EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL GEOLOGIC HAZARDS 4 SUMMARY 7 ' Figure 1: Location Map, Trappers Run, Vail, Colorado ' Figure 2: Geologic Map, Trappers Run, Vaii, Colorado ~ ' ' ' , ~ ' , ~ ~ - CH-8 ' R. J. Irish Consulting Engineering Geologist, Inc. ' ENGINEERING GEOLOGiC HAZARD STUDY ' TRAPPERS RUN 11VEST VAIL, COLORADO ' I INTRODUCTION ' The Trappers Run property, a 47-acre tract at the southwestern end of sector of Vail, Colorado, is to be subdivided into lots for single family homesite development by Gateway , Development, Inc. This report presents the results of our engineering geologic study of the ' property. Our objective has been to generaliydelineate geologic conditions across the site, with particular emphasis on potential geology-related hazards that should be considered during site development, mainly single family residences. Our observations, conclusions ~ and recommendations are premised principally on the results of our geologic site reconnais- sance of the property and vicinity, on August 13, 1993, but those have been influenced by. our previous geotechnical experience in the Vaii area as well. 'I The TraPPers Run Property is sited at the foot of the northwestern slope of the Gore 'I Creek Valley, and straddles an unnamed side valley, or ravine, that bisects the property into northem and southern sectors (Fig. 1). The northern sector, about 1060 feet long from north to south and about 735 feet east to west occupies a part of the south-facing slope of I the ravine within the boundary of the property. That slope has a topographic inclination or about 2:1, and an elevation ranging from about 8570 feet to 8000 feet. The irregular- shaped southem sector of the property, about 2100 feet long west to east and a maximum of tl about 850 feet wide north to south, is an east-trending topographic nose that peaks at about I EI. 83 50 feet at the western end and siopes to about El. 7900 feet at the eastern end. The side slopes of the topographic nose range from about 2:1 to 3:1, except along the southern- I most sector of the property, where a road cut in rock for Interstate Highway I-70 sfopes 'I at about 1 /2:1. ~ GH-9 R. J. lrish ' Consulting Engineering Geologist, Inc. , The northern sector of the property (i. e., north of the floor of the unnam~ed ravine) is fcrested mainly by aspen up to an existing dirt/gravel road that trends west-north- ' westward across the siope, but the vegetation is mainly sagebrush and grasses above that road. The northward-facing slope of the topographic nose south of the ravine floor is ~ densely timbered, mainly with evergreens, but aspen form several large and small groves as we!I. Grasses and brush fill in between the trees. The southern slope of the topographic nose , is vegetated mainfy by sagebrush and naturai grasses. SITE GEOLOGY . ' The Gore Creek Vailey is an alpine-type valley typical of the Northern Rocky Mountains of north-central Colorado. The main course of the valley has been erosion-created by the ~ creek, but also by several glaciers during a 2 million-year 1ce Age that ended with the withdrawal of the last glacier back into the Gore Range to the east about 10,000 years ago. ~ This is evidenced by lateral moraines, glacial outwash, and boulders of granitic rock (referred to as erratics) scattered across the val4ey slopes up to elevations several hundred ~ feet above the valley floor. The Trappers Run property appears to be about the area of farthest down-valley penetration by any of the glaciers. The steep side slopes of the main , valley are dissected and drained by numerous, narrow, steep-sloped, closely spaced ravines, one of which trends generally southeastward to eastward across the Trappers Run pro- ' PertY ~ In the Vaii area the Gore Valley has been incised into a muiti-hundred-foot thick se- ~ quence of sedimentary rock strata of the Pennsylvannian-age (about 280 to 320 million years ago) Minturn Formation. These strata constitute bedroclc across the Trappers Run ' property (Fig. 2). Mainly interbedded sandstones and shales, but including a few limestones as well, these strata appear to strike eastward across the property, and to dip northward. ~ Dip measurements range from about 10 degrees across the southern sector of the property, to about 35 to 40 degrees immediately west of the northwestern sector of the property. The ' . bedrock otherwise was not found to outcrop within the property, thus its structural attitude is poorly known. In any event, the beds appear to dip into the two south sfoping sectors of , - GH-1 i0, R. J. Irish Consulting Engineering Geologist, Inc. II the property, and out of the northward-facing sector. In fact, the north to northeastern- 'I facing slope south of the unnamed ravine may constitute a dip slooe; that is to say, the ' topographic slope may approximately parallel the bedding dip. That condition could have i significant ramifications for building on that slope but would respond to engineered develop- ' ment. , The unweather-weakened sandstones typically are fine to coarse grained, in part conglomeratic, well cemented, hard, and strong, with estimated unconfined compressive ' strengths on the order of 15,000 to 18,000 psi. They commoniy are thick bedded and in units that are 10 to 20 feet thick. In other parts of the Gore Creek Valiey, these form near- ' vertically faced biuffs. Only two sandstone bluffs are formed within the Trappers Run property, however. Located high on the siope north of the unnamed ravine, they arc cnlv ' about 3 feet high but about 300 to 400 feet long. ' The shales unaffected by weathering typically are thin bedded to fissile, soft (scratch- abie with a fingernail), and weak, with estimated unconfined compressive (Uc) strengths on ' the order of 500 to 2000 psi. They form thin stringers and seams between the sandstone beds, as well as units several feet to several tens of feet thick, and include seams and thin ' beds of sandstone. , The unweathered limestones are mainly in units 3 to 10 feet thick. They are moderately hard and strong, with an estimated Uc strength on the order of 20,000 to 35,000 psi. They , are partly microcrystalline and partly of coral. Widely scattered through the Minturn stratigraphic sequence, none may be present within the property. , For the most part the Minturn sedimentary rocks are expected to be weather-weakened, ' but differentially, to depths on the order of 10 to 30 feet or more. The sandstones and lime- tones are only slightly weakened to shallow depths, but the shales commonly are reduced to a 1 soil to depths of 10 or more feet., and are very weak below in a band 10 to 20 feet thick . ' ' GH-1 1 R. J. Irish ' Consulting Engineering Geologist, Inc. ' Tne rock across virtually all of the property is blanketed by slopewash and residual soils, and possibly by morainal (glacier-deposited) soils localiy (as evidenced by the 1 erratic boulders). No morainal soils were specifically identified, however. Glacial outwasn soiis underfie the nose section of the topographic nose; and two long, narrow alluviai terrace ' remnants on the north slope at the eastern end of the topographic nose may be blanketed by thin ailuvial soiis, which also appear to floor the ravine at its entry into the main valiey. ' The nature of most of those soils was indeterminate, for the most part, during our field ' reconnaissance because they are hidden beneath the dense vegetation cover. We expect their composition and performance characteristics wiil be at least generally established during ' the course of an initial geotechnical study conducted by Koechlein Consulting Engineers. The slopewash and residual soils are likely to be pooriy bedded to non-bedded, loose to medium , dense, angular sands, gravels, cobbles and boulders in a clay to silt matrix. The morainal soils most likely would be a heterogeneous mixture of inedium dense to dense sands, gravels , and cobbles in a silt matrix, with numerous boulders of rounded granitic boulders, some as large as 5 to 6 feet in longest dimension. The ailuvial soiis are likely to be poorfy strati- ' fied, loose to medium dense sands, gravels, and cobbles in a silt to clay matrix. The glacial outwash soils are mainly sands, with scattered gravels, cobbles and rounded granitic ~ boulders. This soii is expected to be medium dense to dense. We would note, however, that these descriptions are based on our prior experience in the Gore Valley and are not site- ~ specific for the Trappers Run tract. ' EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL GEOLOGIC HAZARDS ' Three geologic conditions pose potential hazards locally. These inciude a small slump- ' type landslide, the ffooding/debris flow risk inherent to the unnamed ravine, and the bluff and road cut along a sector of the south-central section of the property, where rock-falls or a cut-slope failure are potential hazards. ' The soils, and PossiblY Part of the weather-weakened bedrock beneath, have siumped in a ~ one-legged patch located in the west-central part of the property. The head of the slide lies ~ CH-12 1 R. J. Irish I Consulting Engineering Geologist, inc. immediately dorvn slope from, and parallels the existing access road (Fig. 2). The main body - of this landsiide is about 250 feet wide parailel to the slope contours and about 200 feet long , down the sfope. The ?eg of the landslide body, about 130 feet wide, continues on down the slope for about 250 feet. The slide, vegetated by aspen (which commenly occupy landslide t areas) and a few evergreens, is marked by hummocky topography. Presumably it is an old feature because no scarps exposing the soils through the vegetation are present. , The superficial ground within this patch probably is creeping intermittently downhill in , response to changes in ground moisture. A sudden, large-scale failure is not believed to be imminent or likely unless natural ground conditions are modified substantially, but even ' creeping could cause considerabie damage to a building structure. That is to say, the risk of continued creeping is judged to be high, but the risk of larae-scale failure due to ^atural , causes is judged to be low. , Construction activities, however, could change that risk radically. Large-scale slope failures could be triggered by cuts or fills, or ponding of water that, seeping into the soils, , could raise soil pore pressures and lubricate the soils. The risk of both small-scale and large-scale slope failures due to construction activities is judged to be high even if those ! activities are not indiscriminate. Specific geotechnical measures, such as ground dewater- ing or removal of the slide soils and replacement with engineered fill, could be impiemented ' to improve the stability of the ground; but those measures, unfortunately, are not aiways successful. Consequently, we urge that no high-value structures be built within the land- , slide area. This landsliding risk is much less critical for a road because the hazard poses littie risk to life; moreover, the stabilizing measures or subsequent maintenance and , repairs, although possibly repeated periodicaily , should not incur major costs. i The unnamed ravine heads.more than a mile north and 1600 feet in elevation above the Trappers Run property. It is steep-sloped, steep-bedded (the thalweg rises about 1200 , feet in the first 6000 feet upslope from the property) and the ground is sparsely vegetated. The risfc of flooding due to high-intensity rain storms concentrated over the ravine and i , GH-13 R. J. Irish Consulting Engineering ~ Geologist, Inc. vicinity, and of rlood-induced debris flows washin9 down the ravine is judged to be high. ~ That risk applies only to the bottom part of the unnamed ravine across the property, but the ' floods and the debris flows could extend several tens of feet or more in elevation up both slopes. That area of potentiai impact will be delineated by a detailed hydrologic survey by , HydraTriad, Ltd.. ~ , The ns~t of flooding and debns fiow activity could be ameliorated bY damming the ravine at several sites, but that would be costly and not necessarily compietely ef`ective. A better , approach would be to preclude construction of high-value structures in the area likely to be impacted by those natural events. ' The steep, naturai, rock-faced slopes and the adjacent rock cut-slopes at the perimeter , of the property in the southeastern quadrant yield rockfalis due to toppiing and siiding almost every year. These pose a hazard to Interstate 1-70 and to the traffic on that high- , way, but not to any of the facilities or structures planned for Trappers Run. Houses should be set back at least SO feet from that escarpment because, in time, large rock masses couid ' detach from that face, taking away a large slice of the ground with them. That risk is judged to be medium. ~ Although geologic conditions across the rest of the propert y appear to be relatively be- ~ nign in terms of geologic hazards, that benignity could be destroyed by inappropriate con- struction practices. Cuts and filis should be kept as low as possible on the steep slopes, and ' surface drainage should be promoted to preclude, as much as possible, the seepage of rain and snowmelt into the subsoils. Cuts and fills higher than 5 feet should be designed by a ~ geotechnical engineer experienced in that work. Of particular concern would be cuts into the north-facing siope of the topographic nose where the bedrock strata couid be dipping out ' of or nearly parallel to the slope. These strata could be undercut, thus could tend to siide, causing, possibly, a large siope failure. ~ Bouiders are scattered about the surface of the property. Most are partly buried in the ~ soils, thus appear to be stabilized in place, hence constitute a low rockfall risk in their ~ GH-1et ~ R. J. Irish Consulting Engineering 11 Geologist, Inc. natural state, particularly where trees, grass, and brush grow densely on the slopes of the " topographic nose area of the property. Care should be exercised in excavating around and beneath the boulders because they could be easily undermined, thus the rockfall risk could ' be elevated to high by inappropriate construction practices. , Please note that we have evaluated the risks associated with the several geologic hazards in empirical, subjective terms (i. e., low, medium, and high) because the state-of-the- 'i geologic practice does not permit a quantified, objective rating of those risks. The hazards are delineated mainly on the basis of geomorphic evidence, and our evaluations of the risks ' imposed by those hazards necessarily are opinions based on our experience. SUMMARY Most of the Trappers Run property appears to be free of existing geology-related hazards, but roads and buildings should be constructed in a manner sensitive to geologic conditions to avoid destabilizing the steep slopes on which the structures and ancillary ~ facilities are to be constructed. In particular, cuts and fills shouid be kept as fow as possible and/or engineered, and drainage to speed surface water off the slopes shouid be assured. High-value structures should not be sited in the areas potentially subjectable to landsliding, rockfalis, flooding and debris flows. ~ ' Robt. James Irish ~ Consuiting Engineering Geologist ' , , , ' ' GH-15 S. R.01 W. ~ ~ I i - 960p ~ .i . ~ ~ . / ~ 8~0,, ' j , • ~ ~l j/1' N B99B ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ +A. ~ - - I ` I ~ TRAPPERS RUN PROPERTY .l i , J ~ ' ~ , i: i.~~~• i~ . :~~n°~~~~ / ~ . ,(BOUNDARY APPROXI~Y LOCATED) ~ 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 SCALE IN FEET / • - I a ' 0 ~ ~ R.J. 1R1S7i CONSULTING ENGINEEAING GEOLOGIST, INC. h' LOCATION MAP f , TRAPPERS RUN VAIL, COLORADO ' FIG. 1 GH-16 GcOLOGIC LEG=ND P.LLUVIUU: STREr`.M GE?OS!T~C, FOORLY STR=.TIFIED SANDS, Gr2AVELS AND COBBLES IN A SILT TO CL;aY titATRIX, LOOSE TO !d~DiUM DENSE. SLUMP-TYFE LPNDSLIDE ~ - ~r/~ _ • SLOPEIV„SH AND RESIDUAL SO'LS POORLY BEDDED TO NON-BEDDED, ANGULAR SANDS, GP.,;VcLS, C06BL=S AND BOULDERS IN ,A CLAY TO SILT MATRIX, L005E TO MEDIUM DENSE. ~ Gl.4CIAL OUT:VASrI: GLAGAL STRE'vM-DEPOSiTED SANDS, MAWLY UlITH GR.4VEL5, COBBLcS ;NU BOUI.DERS IN A SiLT ti'ATRIY, biEDIUM DENSE TO DENSE. MINTURN FORMATION: INTER6EDDED SANDSTONES AND SHALES, WITH SCATTERED LIUESTONES; SAAIDSTONES, HARD, STRCNG, PARTLY CONGLOMER.4TIC; SHALES, . ~ t•" j THIPI cEDDED 70 rISSILE, WtAri, 50FT; LIMESTOP.ES PARTLY OF COR,4L, PARTLY / MICROCRYST.4LINc, MGDERATELY I-ARD, STRONG TO VERY STRONG. GEOLOGIC CCNTACT, IiVFFRRED, INTERPR~ED, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY. ~ , ; y - _ ~T _ ~oy DIP AND STRIKE SYMI8CL . ~ E~ 117.~ i a es.~a ~ ~7 / . , f11 z ~sp6/ ~.i x SGd . I~I~ yA'~ ~ 'IYN'Sa i ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ _s~'''?, i, Caal, / / ~ N ~ ~a ~ SCALE IN FEET I 1 TZ13: < ~ 'R. `,v,~~• ~ --c`'~' ,~.,.c~ . . ~t ~.sw ~rl`i iFAy~' ~ d7l.1~~x NOTE: 6ASE MAP FROM TRAPPERS RUN TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY , • ~.r ti ~ ~t~j-~ ~ _'~y ~-z4 FOR COLORADO LAND CONSULTANTS. INC,JOB NO. 749. R.J.IRISH CONSULTING ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST, INC. c'~~ ~ 1_~ ' ~ rvz- ~ ri~~~y-~~t<,~ _ r. N * t ' ~ - ' : ; ' Q' GEOLOGi C MAP t~ / t ~ / i~: ~ _ ~ :i'~~~c =r.+. ' TRAPPERS RUt4 = ' i i = _ VAIL, COLORADO " ^ ~ . ' CATE: 9127193 JOB NO.: 288 FIG. 2 , _ GH-17 I. ROCKFALL AND DEBRIS FLOW ANALYSIS M m m I~ II 1! - TRAPPERS RUN 'l ROCKFALL AND DEBRIS FLOW ANALYSIS . ~ , Prepared for: ~ Gateway Development, Inc. 2303 East Dartmouth Avenue En9lewood, Colorado 80110 ~ ' 14 December, 1993 'Epf PAOf~ ~ AIPC3 ~ ' ~ ~NN`v~O~l ~ Oo OFESSO N Prepared by: = HYOROTRIAD, LTD ~ 12136 West Bayaud Avenue, Suite 100 ~ Lakewood, Colorado 80228 Telephone 303/989-8588 FAX 3031989-9932 ~ - - RD-1 ~ ~ CONT ENTS ~ TABLE OF ~ Paqe ' PREFACE 1.0 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ~ 2.0 FIELD OBSERVATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3.0 HAZARD MAPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . 4 ' 4.0 PRELIMINARY PLAN DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . • • • • • • • • • • • • 5 ~ 5.0 GEOLQGIC HAZARD POTENTIAL . . . . . . . . . • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7 6.0 CONCLUSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ~ . ~ LIST OF FIGURES . 1.0 TR,4PPERS RUN PRELIMINARY PLAN SHOWING HAZARO ZONE BOUNDARIES ~ 2.0 CROSS SECTION OF PRE-CAST LONG SPAN BRIDGE CROSSING TRAPPERS RUN DRAINAGEWAY ' , ' ~ ~ ~ ~ . RD-;Z ~ PREFACE Gateway Development, Inc. requested Hydro-Triad, Ltd, prepare this report as a revision of their initial report titled Trappers run Rockfall and Debris Flow Analvsis. Both this report and the initial report are an integral part of the Environmental Impact Report required by the town of Vail Planninq Department. The report revtsions were required due to ma,jor design changes implemented by the developer which affected the geologic hazards potential of the .proposed development. Included as a preface to this report is a Hydro-Triad, Ltd. corporate profile and resumes of key personnel involved in the report's preparation. ir ~ , RD-3 HYDROTRIAD, LTD 12136 West Bayaud Avenue. Suite 100 ~ Lakewood. Colcrado 80228 Talephone 303 989-8588 FAX 303 989-9932 HYDRO-TRIAD, LTD _ COMPANY PROF= L E ~ Hvdro-Triad. Ltd. is a water resource and geotechnical consulting and engineering ~ design company. Since our inception in 1972, we have provided a wide range or" clients with innovative and cost effective solutions, resulting in many long-term ~ and repeat relationships. Our clients include private industry, local and federal agencies, and the mining industry. Hydro-Triad, Ltd. has continually maintained a strong local presence within the ~ Denver Metropolitan area and the State of Colorado. We have since expanded into the Rocky Mountain Reqion, the Caribbean Basin, and Central and South America. Completed and successfully operating projects can be found in Washington. Idaho, ~ the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Mexico, and Uganda. At Hydro-Triad, Ltd. our professional and technical staff is highly trained.and A experienced in a variety of water resource and geotechnical fields. To ensure maximum motivation and creativity, project managers and team members are given assignments that best suit their individual expertise. In order to keep informed ~ about technological and regulatory'changes, our people are also involved in a number of professional organizations and associations. • HYDRO-TRIAD, LT D SELECTED PFZOJ ECTS ~ PROJECT NAME: E1 Bosque West Abutment Slide ENGINEERING SERVICES: Engineering Analysis and Field Investigation ~ CLIENT: American Pacific Mining•Co., Inc. ~ Honduras DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Hydro-Triad, Ltd. was retained to determine the most reliable and cost effective solution for stabilizing a slide area using svstematic field investigation and engineering analysis. Drilling, piezometer, rainfall and monument survey data were evaluated to: define in more detail the ma.jcr factors or mechanisms driving this particular site or mass wasting process, e develop the information and data required to perform a"back analysis".of the slide, analyze the relative benefits of the various remedial alternatives, and define a recommended remedial program with associated construction cost ~ estimates. ~ - - RD-4 ~ , ~ PROJECT NAME: E1 Basque West Abutment Slide ENGINEERING SERVICES: Mass Wasting Analysis ~ CLIENT: Breakwater Resources ~ DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: A report was prepared to give the mine a proper perspective of the potential imqacts of a hypothetical catastrophic, mass wasting failure of the E1 BosQUe West Abutment Slide area. The reQOrt allowed the mine to prepare prudent contingency plans. Preparation and analysis of this report ' was initiated after comoletion of remedial efforts. This allowed as-built site topographY to be used in the analysis and resulted in a better determination of the estimated slide volumes. PROJECT NAME: SteWart Ditch Slide ENGINEERING SERVICES: Design Report, Remedial Repairs and Contract Documents ' and Specifications CLIENT: Stewart Ditch and Irrigation Company Paonia, Colorado DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: At the request of the Stewart Qitch and Irrigation Companv (SD&I) an initial study, following the 1936 landslide, was prepared by , Hydro-Triad, Ltd. The study entitled "Phase I Report, Stewart Ditch Slides, Paonia, Colorado, prepared for SD&I to provide a rapid assessment of the extent of damage, possible cause of failure, and a brief analysis of remedial measures ~ and preliminary cost estimates. Following the review of the Phase I Report by SD&I and the Colorado Water Conservation Board a Phase II study was initiated. The ob.jectives of that study and report were to: present results of technical feasibility studies for stabilization, identify remedial measures to stabilize ~ the slopes, define a construction program and estimate pro.jects costs. To achieve Phase II Report ob.jectives the following work items were completed: a program of drilling,.field testinq and geotechnical laboratory index and strength ~ testing, new aerial photo mapping of the project area, detailed slope stability analysis of existing conditions and the corresponding slope stability of the pro.ject area as.a result of proposed construction activity, and a cost estimate ~ for the proposed construction activities. This report resulted in a set of Contact Documents, Technical Specifications and Construction Drawings. ~ , ~ , . ~ RD-5 . ~ PROJECT NAME: Lot 2 Bighorn 5th Addition Avalanche ~ EiVGINEERING SERVICES: Potential Avalanche Hazard Study CLIENT: Mr. Wolf Klawiter ~ Vail, Coiorado DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Review the debri and mudflow hazard for a house ~ addition within the moderate hazard zone of the KAC avalanche run out zone as defined by R.L. Halley of Hydro-Triad, Ltd. in 1975. The studY included ~ reviewing the Vail ordinances involving the debris and mudflow hazards to determine if the new structure could be constructed without significant or excessive hazard to the structure, and if constructed, the addition would not cause or create additional hazard to ad.jacent property or public ROW. Hydro- ~ Triad, Ltd. designed a combination deflection and impact wall that will protect the residence from direct impact loadings and determined that the addition would not increase the hazard to any adjacent property or public ROW. ~ PROJECT NAME: Vail Meadows Avalanche Study ~ ENGINEERING SERVICES: Site Specific Avalanche & Geologic Investigation ~ CLIENT: Mr. Robert Borne Vail, Colorado ~ DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES-. The purpose of the study was to make a detailed analysis of the avalanche path based upon accepted practice, previous work and additional information developed during the year before. The analysis,of the ~ Vail Meadows Avalanche path and run out zone was based upon the following: review all previaus work, make additional field i nvest i gat i ons and measurements, analyze new aerial photography, make additional dendrochronologicaT ~ investigations and re-analyze the release area and slide path and run out zone dynamic flow for the "design" avalanche. The study concluded that a portion of Lot 22 of Vail meadows Filing No. 1 was within the red or high hazard run out ~ zone but a significant part was within the blue or moderate hazard zone. A suitable avalanche defense system or avalanche load provision was designed into the proposed structure, reviewed by Hydro-Triad, Ltd., and it was concluded that proper avalanche protection was accommodated. This did comply with the existing ~ Town of Vail Hazard regulations. ~ ~ . • ~ ~ RCO-6 ' ' ~ PROJECT NAME: Trappers Run ~ ENGINEERING SERVICES: Rockfall and Debris FTow Analysis CLIENT: Gateway Development, Inc. Englewood, Colorado ~ DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Hydrv-Triad, Ltd. was requested by Gateway Development, Inc, to review the preliminary development plan for the proposed ~ Trappers Run subdivision and assess it for potential hazards associated with rockfall and/or debris flow events. Hydro-Triad, Ltd. initiated the following objectives: to determine the hazards classification and zoning of the proposed development, as defined by the town of Vail, assess the potential impact of geological hazards associated with constructing the proposed development, and if necessary, recommend possible mitigation techniques. Three alternatives were ~ presented by Hydro-Triad, Ltd. for the purpose of alleviating the debris flow hazard in the proposed Trappers Run development. ~ PROJECT NAME: Alfalfal Hydroelectric Facilities Lj ENGINEERING SERVICES: Hydrology and Avalanche Studies CIIENT: Chilelectra (National Electric Utility Corp.) ~ . Chile DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The hydroelectric project, Alfalfal, is located within the upper Rio Colorado basin east of Santiago, Chile and draws water from ` both the Rio Colorado and the Rio Olivares conveying the water via tunnels to a subterranean power station. Hydro-Triad, Ltd, conducted hydrologic and avalanche investigations and studies for the sitting of hydroelectric project facilities for Chilelectra. During the winter months the snow pack can exceed 4 meters and numerous major avalanche chutes or paths exist in the project area, thereby, the project was authoriZed due to concern of potential impacts by avalanches or , mud/rock flows to the permanent surface features and construction of the hydroelectric facility. Field inspection, aerial photographs and map analyses identified approximately 85 significant avalanche paths within the project area. ~ Hydro-Triad, Ltd. performed an inventory of the significant avalanche paths for future observation and non-structural control mechanisms, verified that permanent structures, construction camps and construction features were outside avalanche ~ slide paths or suggested relocation specifics, or protection of the facilities, and defined a general system of avalanche warning for use during high hazard periods. We subsequently provided descriptions of ineteorological stations functioning, installation and an equipment list needed for the stations. ~ ~ ~ RD-7 ~ PROJECT NAME: Lot 11, Bighorn Subdivision, 2nd Addition Vail, Colorado ~ ENGINEERING SERVICES: Avalanche Evaluation and Mitigation Measures ~ CLIENT: Mr. Robert Borne Vail, Colorado ~ DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: This study was performed to determine if a structure could be built on the property that would withstand the imQact loadings with either a wet spring or a dry flowing avalanche and also if the structure ~ could be located and designed such that no significant additional hazard would develop for adjacent prooerties. The snow avalanche and site parameters considered in the analys.is included: detailed field investigation, detailed ~ topography mapping, terrain and tree analysis, both statistical and dynamic modelling (NGI and Classical Swiss methods), climatic conditions typical of the Bighorn area of the Gore Valley and consideration of known historical avalanche ~ occurrences in the Valley. The results of this investigation indicated that Lot 11 could be influenced by a dry snow avalanche or wet spring avalanche and that the Lot was not within nor near any of the run out zones or chutes of the major ~ avalanche paths, that it would be feasible, with proper measures, to construction a structure on this Lot. ~ PROJECT NAME: Lot 6, Bighorn Subdivision, East Vail ENGINEERING SERVICES: Avalanche Investigation and Design ~ CLIENT: Mrs. Helen B. Dickinson ~ Denver, Colorado DESCRIPTIQN OF SERVICES: Mr. Ronald L. Hal.ley, of Hydro-Triad, Ltd., was retained to evaluate the avalanche hazard and, if appropriate, provide conceptual ~ design of remedial or mitigation measures for the dwelling on this lot. It was determined that the avalanche potential for this site must be considered on the basis of both site specific climatic conditions and terrain analysis. The ~ results defined the design avalanche, that would affect the property, the range of loads and the general configuratian of the recommended detached wedge wall to be constructed on the property. ~ ADDITIONAL HYORO-TRIAD, LTD. REPORTS INCLUDE: ~ Clubhouse Gulch - Avalanche Gore Creek - Avalanche Considerations, 1974 ~ Gore Creek - Avalanche Considerations - Hydrology Report, 1975 K.A.C. Development - Avalanche Impact Study, 1975 K.A.C. Development - avalanche.Impact Study (Parameters), 1976 K.A.C. Development - Avalanche Impact - Parameters ~ Riverbed - Vail Avalanche, 1979 Vail Meadows, Avalanche, 1977 Aspen Avalanche Study, Current e -RD-8 - ~ ~ • ~ KEY PERSONNEL RESUMES qwRD-9 1 HYDROTRIAD, LTD ~ MATTHEW L. FULLER, CPG ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST EDUCATION B.S. Geology, Colorado State University, 1982 ~ Colorado State University, Graduate Level Course Work Universitv of Hawaii. Manoa Hawaii, Summer Session Course Work western Connecticut State University SPECIALTIES Geological and Geotechnical Investigations ~ Slope Stability/Gealogic Hazard Analysis Dam Rehabilitation Geotechnical Construction Management ~ Ground hfodification Construction Exploration Geology - Precious Metals ~ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Hayward Baker Co. Pro,ject Geologist . ~ Amoco Minerals Company, Exploration Geologist PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS ~American Institute of Professional Geologist International Assoeiation of Enqineering Geologist ~ LANGUAGES English and Spanish (working knowledge) 0 ~ ~ ~ ~ . a RD-10 ~ ~ MATTHEW L FULLER C P G Paqe 2 ~ EXPERIEyCE ResQOnsible for geologic, geohydrolog.ic and qeotechnical investigations, analvsis and design for a varie*y of pro.jects. Works spans the full life of a pro.)ect from conceatualization, feasibility and preliminary desiqns to final design and ' construction administration. Pro7ects management includes field project coordination and management, construction administration, quality control/assurance, contracts management, construction supervision and reporting. ~ Geoloqical and Geotechnical Investiqations - Expertise in qeological and qeotechnical, surface and subsurface investiqations for over seven years. Has ~ expertise in all facets of a successful investigation from project conceptualization through implementation and reporting. Associated skills include: Surficial geological mapping, coordinating drilling programs, logging ~ and sampling drill holes, geological interpretation and correlation, data analysis, interpretation and application to design. ~ SloQe StabilitY/GeoloQic Hazard Analvsis - Expertise in geological surface, subsurface and informational investigative research regarding potential slope failures for a variety of projects. Expertise in computer model analysis of - slope stabilitY, aerial photography interpretation and field geflmorphologY ~ mapping and interpretation. Dam Rehabilitation - Irivolved with reservoir and tailings embankment pro,iects ' throughout career. Exaerience includes new dam construction as well as rehabilitation of existing dams. Associated responsibilities include: remediation analysis and design, construction oversight, quality assurance, and control. Completed the USBR Safety Evaluation of Existing Dams course and has ~ worked on many dams in the western U.S. and Central and South America. ~ Geotechnical Construction Manaaement - Experience in all phases of construction administration and project mana4ement. Duties include: project desiqn, preparing technicalspecifications, construction drawings and contracts, project scheduling and contractor coordination, construction observation for quality assurance and quality control, preparing as-built drawings and project completion reports. Ground Modification Construction - Experienced in geoloqical, enginesring and ~ administrative responsibilities in project design and enqineering analysis as applied to various ground modification construction techniques. Successful management of grouting pro,jects involving the in.jection of: Compaction Grouts: , bulbs for soii compaction, mini piles, skin friction reducing grout elements and ` slab ,jacking; Cement Grouts; soils, rock and void grauting both above and below the water table: Chemical Grouts; silicate grouts far structural controls. ~ acrylate polymers for waterproofing and seepage control of conventional and ~ radioactive compounds. Also successful management of dYnamic compaction; ~ RD-1 1 ~ ~ MATTHEg L FULLER C P.G. Paqe 3 ~ ~ vibratory replacement and vibratory compaction qro,7ects for liquefaction and settlement control. ~ Exploration Geoloqv - Experience with regional and detailed geologic mapping and geochemical and geoohysical sampling and prospecting, in: Associated duties included reconnaissance and detailed geologic mapQing and ~.geochemical sampling, geophysical surveying, detailed underground mapQing and samplinq, coordinating drilling operations, core logging, and claim staking PROJECTS EXPERIENCF E1 Bosaue West Abutment Slide Stabilization, E1 Bosaue Tailinqs Embankment. E1 ~ Mochito Mine. Honduras - Project Geologist responsible for design and construction manaqement of the stabilization of a large landslide cutting into the west abutment of the E1 Bosque Tailings Embankment. Pro.ject design included construction of vertical draw down drains, installation of erosion control ~matting, surface runoff control, geomembrane liner installation and extensive reveqetation. ~ Standlev Lake Dam Slo e Stabi7it Anal sis Colorado - Performed subsurface ~ geologic investigation and sampling, laboratory testing for soils properties and _ computer modeled slope stability analysis to determine factors of safety under ~ differing piezometric surfaces. Performed in conjunction with the ongoing safetY monitoring of Standley Lake Dam. Quiruvilca Mine Tailinqs Imooundment Slope Stabilitv Analvsis. Peru - Computer ~ aided slope stability model.ing was performed to determine the feasibiTity of embankment slope stabilization by construction of a toe berm at the downstream embankment. Stabilization of the embankment was a prerequisite to raising the embankment crest. Hetch Hetchv Reservoir Penstock Slope Stabilization, Toulomne Countv, Califarnia ~ - Field Engineer/Superintendent responsible for project implementation, construction and completion. A cement grout was pressure injected through the concrete penstock foundation walls to depths of 60 feet. Void rntrusion of the ~ slurry mixture was employed to increase the strength and stability of the 50 degree slope at depth. Trappers Run Rockfall/Debris Flow Evaluation - Oetermined the hazards ~ classification and zoning of the proposed development, as defined by the town of Vail, assessed the potential impact of geological hazards associated with constructing the proposed development, and recommended three mitigation ~ alternatives for alleviating the debris flow hazard in the development. ~ RD-12; . ~ . . HYDRO TRIAD, LTD ~ RONALD L. HALLEY, JR., P.E. ~ AVALANCHE/LANDSLIDE CONSULTANT ~ EQUCAT?ON AND TRAINING BSCE, University of Washington, Soil Mechanics and Water Resources ~ Graduate Courses: Universit y of Washington University of California ~ U.S. Forest Service Avalanche School - Berthoud Pass, 1963 ~ National Ski Patrol System - National Avalanche Instructor Rating, February, 19.64 NSPS #53 Eastern Region RMQ, Avalanche Advisor, 1973-1975 ~ Silyerton Ava]anche Seminar. 1975 (INSTAAR and State of Colorada) ~ EXPERIENCE AND REPORTS ~Clubhouse Gulch Avalanche Study - Gore Valley, Vail, Colorado Avalanche Reconnaissance Evaluation - Mt. Howard Ski Area, joseph, Oregon ~ King Arthur Court Avalanche Study - Gore Va11ey, Vail, Colorado , Vail Meadows Avalanche Study - Vail, Colorado Avalanche Control Work - Loveland Ski Area, Colorado i Avalanche and Land Slide Investigation - Alfalfa Project, Santia9o. Chile . Timber Falls Avalanche Investigation - Gore Valley, Vail, Colorado _ Vail Meadows Water Tank Avalanche Impact Oefinition Avalanche Considerations - Thcmpson Creek Mine, Idaho ~ Potential Avalanche Hazard Study - Vail, Colorado ~ val A anche Evaluation and Mitigation Measures - Vail, Colorado ' Avalanche Investigation and Desi.gn - Vail, Colorado ~ RD-13 ~ ~ 1_0 INTRODUCTION Gateway Development, Inc. requested HYdro-Triad, Ltd. to review the preliminary development plan for the proposed Trappers Run subdivision and assess ~it for potential hazards associated with rackfall and/or debris flow events. The propased Trappers Run development is situated at the terminus of a long, narrow, ~ steep sided drainage which was previously designated as being of high hazard for a debris flow in its upper reaches (Mears, 1984); and, of moderate debris flow hazard in its lower reaches (Mears, 1984). The transition from high to moderate ~ hazard is located within the proposed Trapper Run develoGment (Figure 1.0.). Also ~ the southern portions of the development site are infringinq into a zone classified as a high severity rockfall zone (Schmueser & Assoc. Inc., 1984). The ~ debris flow and rockfall hazard delineations mentioned above have been adopted by the town of Vail for purposes of zoning classification. . ~ Per Gateway Development Inc.'s request Hydro-Triad, Ltd. initiated an evaluation of the proposed Trapper Run development plan with the following ~ ob.jectives: osed ~ o To determine the hazards classification and zoning of the prop - Trapper Run development as defined by the town of Vail. ~ a Assess the pvtential i.mpact of debris flow and rockfall hazards ~ associated with constructing the proposed development, as designed. Provide information for modification of site specific hazard mapping if 7ustified. ~ o If necessary, recommend possible mitigation techniques or I~ preliminary qeotechnical design suggestions which would help to . . ~ ~ RD,-14 ~ YRAPPERS F?UN PRELIM{NARY PLAN SHOWiNG HAZAFiD BOUNDARIES DESRIS FLOW - HIGH HAZARD a»o z.~ DEBRIS FLOW - MODERATE HAZARD ezsa ROCKFALL - HiGH HAZARD ~ ~ oa..oooi ROCKFALL - MGDERNTC HAZARD ooi ~ . • ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~s8e2-o;.p,,.+...,. ~ ~ ~ ! ~ . . ~••r ~ e ~ s 6 ; -s' - \ as co' L - aso, Ce _C C-1_ E . ~ , ~ \ \ • ~ ~ -9 a~d-ev_~`.. _ 3z ~ > 1lS~ i j \ % ~V . =57 ; i' r' ~ \ \ o3E -~-~rA ~'~-~-i ~ e, J "fi L i t,; • ~ F~~ - . ~ - : ~ . ~ \ ~ i _ ~:z c-- e~a o o I ~ ~ \ ~ `.~a..,~ ~ dJ ~ " _oif'~ -~~~;-c, ~ ~ ..ti~....~ i~ ~,~i1~;~.1h;toJ,/~sS~• ° , ~ ~ ~ '-r-s`~L'..~ ~ ti: y-c~~ ~--~z-r~ ~ e~_n _ ~ ` :1 i n i 3i.. .i: -r ~4F' 1 0 ~o ~ o - - \ ,~~c ~~1.-v"-~ _x ? ~--,~a~ . ~ s+ c -ci','~" ~ t~T - _ g:o~ . 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LOf 4 , 15 X :pa 3 H!' 4Y ~1= 1 i ~2462 /il A' ..'T~ y'IJi / i f. ro~H i.wwa. .~i~.` ~1~~~•~/~ f tr 33•aa , s = ~ ~/w / ^ r ~ ~ i / i/ j;- .i:i ~/J~ ~~CGJ ^J _ „'y~ ~ -_~C- ~ v ~ , ~ / '~i - = J/~j/ 9° / y/' ~ey~ . . .t, i ~ ' ti' • "~J. ~i y~'"- ~X, ~-r -.i ~;'~.-ii.c'~..,'_ ~ 'L- ~ ~ R ~ ~ i / ~ ~~,~;C; = ti\~ ~ 5 ' / t~••° ~ - I - i / ,-f ~ ° _ _A . .t '~i'~_'..~~~ ' % -~''-s'''Y!«~~?~~-r/`"'7~f'~l <~~f' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~J t ; nc,n~ ~ alleviate the impact of possible hazards occurring in the propos2d development. ~ An initial report was prepared by Hydro-Tr.iad, Ltd. addressing the geologic hazards associated with its initial development plan wherein accass into the ~ development, Trappers Road, was aligned ad,7acent to the main drainageway through the proposed development. In that report three mitigation alternatives were i discussed which could alleviate concerns regardinq the inundation of Traqpers Road durinq a debris flow event thev are; ~ ~ - ALTERNATIVE 1: Realignment of Trappers Road ~ALTERNATIVE 2: Re-evaluation of the site specific debris flow hazard potential of the Trappers Run drainagewaY. ALTERNATIVE 3: Build a debris flow retention berm to reduce the ~ hazards associated with road inundation. during a potential debris flow event. ~ At the time of the initial evaluation it was believed that the Trappers ~ Road alignment was themost favorable access for the developmznt, therefore Alternative 3 was initialiy selected and pursued. Since then Gateway Development, ~ Inc. has re-evaluated the access road la,yout and determined that a more favorable road alignment exists if the development is accessed via Cortina Lane. Hence Alternative 1 of the initial report has surfaced as the preferred mitigation ~technique. ~ 2_ O F31E L D O BS E RVAT I O N S ~ The proposed Trappers Run development was visited by.Matt Fuller, CPG of Nydro-Triad, Ltd. on 2 September 1993. The following comments denote his observations during the site visit. ~ ~ ~ RD-16 ~ The proposed Traopers Run development lies at the terminal end of a steep sided drainaqe ravine which flows from the north out cf the White River National ~ Forest. The drainage is a second order tributary to Gore Creek. The orientation 011' the large drainaga ravine is predominately north to south, hcwever as the ~ drainage aqproaches the Vai i valleY, it bends around and flows to the east Qrior to turning south, flowing under I-70 and enterina Gore Creek. ~ HpproximatelY half of the Trappers Run development lies along the side ~ slopes of the ravine where the stream flows to the east (Figure 1.0). The other half of the development is situated at a higher elevation on the north facing ream bed to the south. Aspen and evergreen timber stands ~ ridge ad.loining the st are thick in the develoqment. Spruce and pine predominate on the north facing ridqe with occasional aspen stands in small meadows and interspersed with the ~ everqreena. Lawer in the drainage and on the south facing ridge to the north of the stream bed aspens and scrub oak are more common. Native grasses cover the ~ qround. Rock outcrop is scarce on the property except at tfie soutiieast property line which lies abave and parallel to a steep roadcut down to I-70. Near the properties west end the stream bed turns to the north and ~ maintains a northerly trend to its headwaters. Where the stream flows north- south the flanking ridges are heavilY forested with pine, and spruce ~ predor-iirately on the west facing. ridge and aspen, scr.ub cak, sa4e and native veyetation on the east facing slopes. ~ The stream channel is narrow, steep and does not meander. River cobbles ~ were seen predom.inatelY in the channel having washed down 'from the higher - elevations. This ephemeral stream channel flows,are obviously greater in the early spring months with the snow melt and lessen into the `all. ~ Access into the development is a proposed road extension of Cortina Lane ~ (existing) which has been named Trappers Road (Figure 1.0). Trappers Road as proposed would bridge across the drainageway to access that part of the development which lies south of the drainageway. Once across the drainagewaY the road switchbacks up the ridge to access the rest of the property. There is also ~ ~ - RD-17' ' ~ a Forest Service access road (unpaved) which crosses the north and east portions of the property boundaries, and in fact, will be accessible from the last ~ switchback heading up Trappers Road as currently planned. 3 _ O HAZARD QWAPPING ' Hazard classification zoning for the Town of Vail is set forth in 18.69.052 ~ of the Town of Vail Hazard and Zoninq.Regulations. The specific debris flow classifications for the Traqpers Run drainage were determined in the Debris Flow ' and Debris Avalanche Hazard Analysis Map prepared by Arthur I. Mears, P.E., Inc. and dated 29 November 1984. Classification for rockfall hazard zones within the ~ proposed development are identified in the Rockfall Map prepared by Schmueser & Associates, Inc. dated 29 November 1984. Both of the aforementioned maps have ' been adopted as the official hazards maps for zoning classification within the Town of Vail. , Town of Vail Hazard Regulations, Section 18.69.052 1.8. states: ~ "In any area identified as a debris flow or debris avalanche area by the Mears map or in any area identified as a rockfall area ' by the Schmueser map,'no initial application for-a building permit, grading permit or ma.7or or minor subdivision shall be approved until ~ a site-specific geologic investigation is complete..." ~ Zoning regulations, Section 18.69.052 2.b states: ~ "For single family dwellings... if the finding of the engineer or geologist performing the site-specific geologic investigation is ' that the site is a geologically sensitive area, but that corrective engineering or engineered construction or other mitigation or alterations can be accomplished so that there is no increased hazard , to other property or structures, or to public buildings, roads, streets, rights of way, easements utilities or facilities the issue ' of a building or grading permit shall be conditional and contingent , ~ RD-18 , upon approval of plans for corrective engineering or engineerad construction or other mitigation or alterations as set forth in this ~ saction." r The hazard delineation in the Trappers run subdivision as indicated on the town of Vail hazard maps is shown on Figure 1.0. HYdro-Triad, Ltd. agrees with ' the lavout of the debris flow hazard zoning as depicted on tha tawn or Vail hazard maps. ~ The southeast boundary of the development more or less parallels the I-70 ' roadcut. The upper limits of the break in slope between the I-70.roadcut and the natural terrain has been designated the boundary of a high severity rockfall zone ~ (Schmueser, 1984) Figure 1.0. The rockfall zone being below this boundary and towards I-70. The boundary of this rockfall zone as depicted by Schmueser infrinqes partially into lots 5 and 6 of the Trappers Run development. Hydro- ~ Triad, Ltd. does not agree that the rockfall limits reach as high on the slope as delineated by Schmueser, and that the rockfall zane should have no affect on ' Lots 5 and 6. ~ 4_0 PRELIM2NARV PLAN DESIGn1 ' ious buildinQ s?tes Trapqers Road and the building envelopes for the var _ within Trappers run have been sited with the i.ntent of avoiding any afr"ects of ~ a debris flow event originatinq in the upper reaches of the Trappers Run drainageway. Figure 1.0 shows Trappers Road bridging the drainageway at three locations. The uppermost bridge spans a high debris flow hazard zone and allows ~ access to the main part of the development lying to the south of the drainageway. The two lower bridges span a moderate debris flow hazard zone and allow driveway ~ access to three building lots. ' The intent of this design is to span the drainagewaY allowing the mass of a potential debris flow to pass beneath the roadway without causing damage to, ' or inundation of, the roadway. The pre-cast long span bridges selected for use at Trapqers Run have a waterway opening which is twenty-eight feet wide, fifteen ~ ' RD-1 9 i feet high and are designed to allow the passage of 5000 cfs (cubic feet per second) of flow at twelve feet of head. ' Figure 2.0 shows a cross section of the proposEd pre-cast long span bridges selected to span the drainageway. Once in place the bridqes are over-filled with ' earthfill and roadbase to an appropriate elevation and grade to accommodate the road alignment. In tne case of the uppermost bridge, which spar+s a hiqh hazard ' debris flow zone, the road is at an elevation twenty-eight feet above the drainageway invert. The two driveway access bridges at the lower end of the , drainageway span a moderate hazard debris flow zone and elevate the road crossing thirty-two and twenty-six feet respectively above the channel invert. The site ' disturbance plan included with the pro.ject EIR indicates the topographic disturbances associated with these bridges. , Allowing a potential debris flow to pass under the roadway uninterrupted and run its natural course without interference has several advantages. They are: ' o Because the roads are elevated well above the flow path of a ' potential debris flow they are not located in the high or moderate hazard debris flow zones as mapped by Mears. , . o This design does not increase the hazard associated with the public, ~ other properties, structures, roads, streets, rights of ways, easements, utilities or facilities. , o The bridge could help to temporarily detain ortions of a otenti P p al ' debris flow deereasing the volume of material passing through the development downstream of the bridge. This could effectively lower ' the current high hazard debris flow zone downstream of the proposed bridge to moderate hazard status. ' o The design works with the natural topography allowing natural processes (i.e. a debris flow) to run their natural course through ~ the development. ' ' RD-20 - - , , - - _ - - - 1 ~ .-=I_-? a_I_ f ~ „o _ _ _ . I ~ ~ - - - _ - - = - _ - _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - = = = _ - _ = = - ---1 - - - - - - ; ~ - - _ : - : - - ~ - - - - I I~ I r I- : i - - - - 2-1 - ~ _ ~ 1 ~ - ~ - ~ . . - _ - - _ =tT- - = - = - _ _ = - - - _ - - - - . - = _1-~=-= - _ _ _ = - = ~-'_----_=_--_:--_;:=___:--~___-~:-~=l-===l=_= ~ : i E - - - - - ~ -==uca<c:r•,v~ace~- - - - - - - - ~ - ~ -L-----r'r --~--:=1_-=- - - i~=- _ - - - - - .w - - - - -'ar. - - - - - - - - - f ro• = . C~ . • ir~~ - - - - - _ _ - - - - - . ~ - - - • ,A».. - --1=.::- _ _ - - _r - - - - - 1- - : - ma~ 9o eo ~.o sa -ro 3a zo u :a -n .~o +a eo co ,o so eo ,.co no :r~ .;a i CROSS SECTION OF PRE-CAST LONG SPAN BRlOGE CROSSING TRAPPERS RUN DRa,INAGEWAY FIGURE 2.0 RD-21 TRAPPERS RUN PRELIMINARY PLAN . _ ' ',r- - SHOWING HAZARD ZONE BOUNDARIES _ •A1 DEBRIS FLOW - HIGF1 HAZARD. ~ \ - , : • ' -r ~ DEBRIS FLOW - M.ODERATE HAZARD ROCK FALL. - HIGH SEVERITY ROCK FALL - MODERATE SEVERITY s 6,379 _ L -1_. _ 5 ~ ~ \ /•+.:Y '.L F -z,r~ ~~i' \a~~''~{\ - _ - _ - _ =-='~1~~ ~ ,iiv y.:"~-:~ l,~? ,<~"-„~.l-~aw~~~~.'~: R~~_" \ ~ ~ . • . r a ~ ' / ~ em ~•1 _ ? t - s ~ . ji ~ ~ t \ f ~ s~~o a.§s rt. r- ~ f I \ \ . ~ i ~ 1~, ~ I q\~~, . ~ ~ ~1~~ 9. ~ ~ `'i:~ ` ,i * - \ ~ • ~ ~ ~ _ - " - ~ ~ ~ i: ~ i 1 „ \"~o i' ~ _ i ~ i 1~~ ~ 1 1 \ ` ~ d . ef ~ L~. ~ J ;(;~'I f i~~ ~f ~ ~ v .s : °~a•:\ ! /tny~~i i'. i " , ~ _ L~/'~ % \~j/7 ~ ~ % \ / - • ~ ~ r.e r: ~ ~ ' ~ • . " . , / r-uneu wa / / / ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ - _ _ /~i. P.c n?'. / ~ ~..e~ rr J ~ FIGURE 1.2 - - T ~ ~ /I1D~0-TQ/AD, UD. RD-22 ' ' v_O GEOLOGICAL HAZARD POTENTIAL ' Debris flows are a geologic phenomenon whereby a we*, viscaus fluid mass of fine to course qrained material flows r-apidly and turbulentlv downsloae, usuallY in a drainaqeway. This results typically from torrential rainfall or ' very rapid snowmelt runoff that initiates rapid erosion and transport of poorly consolidated surficial materials that have accumulated in the upper reaches of , the draina,e area. The moving mixture of water, soil, rock and vegetation commonly has the consistencY of a freshly mixed concrete slurry. ~ Debris flows have been observed to proceed with differing processes. If ' the debris flow is initiated above an area of equally saturated, noncohesive, un- vegetated landscape then as it progresses downhill it ean incorporate virtually ' anything in its path thereby increasing its mass. Hawever if barren, saturated conditions do not exist below the area of origination a debris flow can lose , energy as it progresses downliill. This is evidenced by debris `lows depositing portions of their mass along the flanks of the flow, thereby decreasing their mass and destructive energy as they progress downhill. ' Historically in the Rocky Mountains, debris flows originate in hiqh barren ' mountainous areas where heavy spring snow melts have concentrated runoff into extreniely steep areas, relatively barren of vegetation and consisting of ' unconsolidated material. From aerial photography interpretation the drainage basin above the Trappers Run development appears to be heavily timbered and ' , although steep its slopes do not appear to infrinqe upon their maximum angle of repose. Snow concentration can be heavy, however half of the basin is east facing and snow melt on these slopes generally will occur gradually very early in the spring season such that when the rapid snow melting of mid to late spring occurs the east facing slopes will be nearly devoid. of snow. The west facing , slopes of the basin are very heavily timbered and the chances of concentrating runoff in a location of barren, unconsolidated material appears hiqhly unlikelY. ' Also the Trappers run drainagewaY does not show any geologic evidence that would indicate a history of debris flow occurrence. For these reasons we feel that a 1 RD-23 ~ , debris flow occurrence would be less likely in this drainage basin than some of , the others throuqhout the Vail vallev. Assuming, hypotheticallY, a fTnita volume.of material were to be saturated 1 to the point of liquefaction, released from its natural adherence to the earth, and began to flaw due to the general tcpography and slope of the earth, then a ' debris flow could develop in the upper reaches of the,drainage basin. The travel distance to the Trappers Run development for a debris flow initiated in the upper ' reaches of the drainage basin could easily exceed a mile. The drainageway above Trappers Run does not exhibit conditions conducive to allowing a debris flow to ~ significantly build upon itself, gaininq energy as it progressed downslope. Thus a considerable loss of volume and enerqy could be expected bY the time the flow ' reached the Trappers Run development. Passinq a potential debris flow throuqh the waterway openings of the ' br-idges proposed at Trapqers Run does not appear to be a problem. The waterway opening's of the bridges proposed for spanning the Traqpers Run drainageway have ' been sized verv conservatively for expected runoffs associated with the drainage basin above Traqpers run (a detailed discussion of this is covered in the Water 1 Qualitv section of this report). Dimensions of the waterway openings are twenty- eight feet wide by fifteen feet high. , As discussed earlier a debris flow moving down the Trappers Run'drainage , ' could entrap a considerable volume of material, besides soil and rock, in its mass before reaching the development. This entrapped material would consist of ' whatever may be in the path of the debris flow at the time af its occurrence, i.e. boulders, trees, fenceposts, livestock, hikers etc. The waterway openings ~ ' of the bridges are conservatively sized to pass nearly all of these types of materials. ~ Large trees (10 to 20 inches in diameter and up to a 100 feet tall) could become entrained in the debris flow, however these trees wauld most likely be t either (1) destroyed in transit thus reduced in size or (2) lodged in the narrow drainage upstream of the first bridge. The possibility of trees lodqing within ~ ~ RD-:~ , ' the bridqe's waterway opening and restricting flow is possible but the effective restriction caused by a few trees would be minimal compared to the overall opening. Obviously any debris passing the first bridge would pass through the ' lower two bridges and flow on down to Gore Creek. ' Geologic hazards associated with the alignment of Trappers Road accass via Cortina Lane appears to be no greater than if the road d i d not exist at all. , Spanninq the drainageway and allowing a potential debris flow to pass through the development is a logical solution to a potentially hazardous situation. ' fi_O CONCLUS S O N , Hydro-Triad, Ltd. has reviewed the preliminarY develoPment Plan for the ' proposed Trappers Run subdivision and assess it for potential hazards associated with rockfall and/or debris flow events. The proposed Trappers Run development ' is situated at the terminus of a lonq, narrow, steep sided drainage which was previously designated as being of high hazard for a debris flow in its upper reaches (Mears, 1984); and, of moderate debris flow hazard in its lower reaches ' (Mears, 1984). The transition from high to moderate hazard is located within the proposed Trapper Run development (Figure 1.0).' Also the southern portions of the ' development site are infrinqing into a zone classified as a high severitY rockfall zone (Schmueser & Assoc. Inc.. 19E4), The debris flow and rockfall ~ hazard delineatians mentioned above have been adopted by the town of Vail for purposes of zoning classification. ~ Trappers Road and the building envelopes for the various buildinq sites , within Trappers run have been sited with the intent of avoiding any affects of a debris flow event originating in the upper reaches of the Trappers Run ~ drainageway. Figure 1.0 shows Trappers Road bridging the drainageway at three locations. The intent of this design is to span the drainageway allowing the mass of a potential debris flow to pass beneath the roadway without causing ' damage to, or inundation of, the roadway. Allowing a potential debris flow to pass under the roadway uninterrupted and run its natural course without , interference has several advantages. They are: , . RD-2 5 ~ . ~ o Because the roads are elevated well above the flow path of a ' potential debris flow they are not located in the hiqh or moderate hazard debris flow zones as mapped bv Mears. . ' o This design does not increase the hazard associated with the public, other properties, structures, roads, streets, rights of ways, ' easements, utilities or facilities. ' o The bridge could help to temporarily detain portions of a potential debris flow decreasing the volume of material passinq through.the , development downstream of the brid.ge. This could effectively lower the current hiqh hazard debris flow zone downstream of the proposed ~ , bridge to moderate hazard status. o The design works with the natural topoqraphY allowing natural ~ processes (i.e. a debris flow) to run their natural course through the development. ~ Aerial photography interpretation of the drainage basin above the Trappers ~ Run development determined that the chances of concentrating runoff in a location of barren, unconsolidated material appears highly unlikely under prasent , conditions. Also the Trappers run drainageway does not show any geologic evidence that would indicate a history of debris flow occurrence. Far these ~ reasons we feel that a debris flow occurrence would be less likely in this drainage basin than some of the others throughout the Vail valley. ~ The draina.geway above Trappers Run does not exhibit conditions conducive to allowing a debris flow to build upon itself, gaining energy as it progressed ' downslape. Thus a considerable loss of volume and energy could be expected by the time the flow reached the Trappers Run development. , Passing a potential debris flow through the waterway openings of the ~ bridges proposed at Trappers Run does not appear to be a problem. The waterway opening's of the bridges proposed for spanning the Trappers Run drainageway have ~ RD°216 ~ ' ' been sized very conservatively in order to pass nearly all types of material which could potentially be entrained in a debris flow. ' Geologic hazards associated with the aliqnment of Trappers Road access via Cortina Lane appears to be no greater than if the road did not exist at all. ' Spanning the drainageway and allowing a potential debris flow to pass through the development is a logical solution to a potentially hazardous situation. , The southeast b oundary of the development more or less parallels the I-70 ' roadcut. The upper limits of the break in slope between the I-70 roadcut and the natural terrain has been designated the boundary of a high severity rockfall zone ' (Schmueser, 1984). The boundary of this rockfall zone as depicted by Schmueser infringes partially into lots 5 and 6 of the Trappers Run develcpment. Hydro- ' Triad, Ltd. does not agree that the rockfall limits reach as high on the slope as delineated by Schmueser, and that the rockfall zone should have no affect on Lots 5 and 6. , ~ , ~ ' ' , • ~ RD-27. ~ J. DESIGN GUIDELINES ~ ' . TRAPPER S RUN ~ (Revised December 14, 1993) DESIGN GUIDELINES 1 ~ INTRODUCTION Trapper's Run presents an extraordinary opportunity to create one of the last neighborhood enclaves withui the Town of Vail. In an effort to provide the optimum coexistence ~ between the natural beauty of this land parcel and the built environment, Trapper's Run presents this guideline document. ~ ~ The design philosophy is simple; a sensible and sensitive use of materials indigenous to the Rocky Mountains and a ' sensitive relationship to the surrounding environment. Trapper's Run wishes not to emulate European chateaus or ' villas, Santa Fe adobes or other stylized architectures. Our , "pride of place" is the Rocky Mountauis. The guideline is established and intended as a supplement to the Town of Vail's design guideline. At the occurrence of , any conflict between the guidelines of the Town of Vail and Trapper's Run, please provide for the more restrictive or quality oriented. Each applicant is responsible for , understanding and complying to all guidelines and ordinances with regards to site design, architectural design • and landscape design. Furthermore, only licensed azchitects ' are allowed to design in Trapper's Run and only landscape architects experienced in mountain design shall be allowed to design the landscaping. . i DESIGN REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS ' CONCEPTUAL REVIEW Trapper's Run has established a Design Review Committee ~ to ensure compliance to the design guidelines. A single, conceptual review shall occur with the owner ~ and/or the owner's design representative. Two weeks prior to this meeting, the applicant shall submit 3 copies of site plan, floor plans, and elevations to Trapper's Run along , with a review application. Following approval by the DRC of Trapper's Run, the applicant shall submit to the review process of the Town of , Vail and gain their approval as well. ' ~ DG-1 ~ DESIGN GUIDELINES ~ SITE DING ENVELOPE ' BUIL The building envelope defines the area in which the building structures may occur. The object of the building envelope is ~ to preserve natural drainage paths, allow a muiimum of disturbance, view corridors, increase privacy and establish the portion of the lot most suitable for construction. It is ~ intended that all building structures be enclosed within the building envelope. However, some designs may require construction outside of the envelope, such as garages and decks. It is recommended that eighty percent of the buiiding ~ footprint shall be within a 45 ft. radius of centerpoint. These placements of structure aze subject to approval by the DRC of Trapper's Run and Town of Vail. , GRADING Grading shall be designed to blend into the natural landscape , and contours. Cuts and fills should be limited and feathered into the existing terrain.. Slope of cut and fill banks will be determined by soil charactenstics to avoid erosion and ~ promote revegetation and are to be limited to a maximum slope of 2:1. Each site has a natural drainage pattern and should be preserved where possible. All grading should be minimized to avoid excessive disruption to the area and ~ should be confined to the building envelope when possible. IJ'I'ILITIE.S ~ The utilities will be located underground The location of the meters should inflict minimal visual impact, and are subject to approval by the Design Review Committee. Separate ~ enclosures for meters are permitted if approved by the DRC, landscaping around meters is encouraged. Free and open runs of underground utilities to and from the ~ building should be avoided when gossible. Its preferred that trenching occur in areas already disturbed by driveways, etc. ~ -DRIV~,~WAYS ~ Because of its high visibility the driveway is a critical element and design of the drive should be carefully evaluated prior to construcrion. Driveways shall be constructed of either asphalt, concrete, concrete pavers or stone. The ~ maximum grade should not exceed 10% without being heated and designed for proper drainage. Pazidng far guests and snow removal should be considered when designing the ' , driveway. ~ = ~ DG-2 ~ ' ' , RETAINING WAI .I S If required, retaining walls should be constructed of ' materials and colors consistent with the area, such as natural stone. Keystone concrete slump block is approved; spruce cribbing is not. When appropriate retaining walls may be , designed as an extension of the structure. The wall shall be no higher than 6' per tier with a 3' step back. Landscaping can also be used to lessen the visual impact of the wall, , stepbacks should be landscaped ~ LIGHTING Fxterior lighting is encouraged to identify the address of the home, illuminate access to a residence and add an element of safety to the area. However, exterior lighting shall be ' minimal and subdued and shall not be installed where its direct source is visible from neighboring properties or where it produces excessive glare to pedestrians or vehicular traffic. ' Only the use of white light is permitted. FINCES Fences are permitted within the building envelvpe. When ~ used, the fences must be incorporated into the design of the building and not exc,eed 5'-0" in heighL Fences should not be constructed outside of the building envelvpe and in no case will a fence be used to delineate property lines. , Because of the potential interaction with wildlife, fenced rvns ~ for dogs or other pets are strictly prohibited. TRASH HOUSING Due to wildlife, interior storage of trash is required. Fenced ' or screened trash areas do not qualify as enclosed or interior. ' . ~ ' ' ~ ' DG-3 ~ ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES ' BUILDING HEIGHT Defer to Town of Vail ordinance (individual lot restrictions may exist). , FOUNDATIONS ~ Foundation walls shall not be exposed more than 8" from finish grade without being covered with adjacent exterior wall material. Foundations shall be designed by an architect ' or professional engineer to be consistent with the soils reports for the specific site. ' ~OR WALLS Exterior walls are the main element of the structure and should be designed with consideration to the overall visual ' weight of the structure. To provide good proportion and balance; heavier materials, such as stone, should be positioned at the bottom of the wall favoring lighter materials ' atiove. Only the following material may be used for exterior walls: -stucco or a synthetic equivalent, not to exceed 50% , of exterior wall including windows. Detail of stucco should be rounded (i.e. bullnose corners). _ -rough sawn natural wood without heavy pigment ~ . stain or paint -natural stone set in a random pattern, stone to be ' approved by DRC -log trim, columns, lookouts, railings, etc. are ~ Permitted ~ ROOF ~ All major roofs shall have pitches not less than 6:12 and not greater than 12:12. Secondary roof forms may be a minimum of 4:12. It is recommended that a cold vent roof design or super insulated roof design be implemented. Only ~ natural cedar shakes may be used as a roofing material. Roof penetrations shall be minimized or disguised in a finished flue chase. Fxposed metal flue caps are not ~ permitted. Exposed flashing metals shall be copper or painted metal, no galvanized finish. ~ ~ DG-4 , , ' ~ WINDOWS Window casings shall be wood finished either natural, stained, painted or clad. Mirrored or colored glass is not ` pernutted Shutters are allowed but must be proportional to the size of the adjacent window. The use of detail headers and sills are encouraged as an integrated part of the overall ' design of the structure. Large uni.nterrupted glass areas are discouraged. . , LOG CONSTRUCTTON . ~ Handcrafted log homes will be allowed in Western round hewn style with minor chinking. Milled or turned logs are not permitted. ' COLORS The colors used in the building should reflect the natural , colors of the site and should not call attention to any particular element of the building. Bright colors should be avoided in favor of soft, earthen tones. ~ SWIltiiNi]NG POOLS AND TENIVIS COURTS Swimming pools and tennis courts will not be ailowed. Outdoor hot tubs are permissible with DRC approval of the location, size and type. Integral design of tub to surrounding ~ deck or patio is strongly encouraged. ~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ DG-5 DESI N , LANDSCAPING G OBJECT The object of the landscape design is to integrate the new , structure into the existing surrounduigs. There should be little or no landscaping in undisturbed areas. , PRESERVATION OF VEGETATION ~ Fxisting concentrations of vegeta.tion should be preserved where possible and disturbed areas shall be revegetated with plant life indigenous to the surrounding area . This improves the site visually, maintains the character of the area, ~ and is beneficial in controlling erosion. Fstablished trees should be saved and protected and all dead trees should be removed. ' Site plan should accurately locate all trees of 4" or greater caliper in any area of potential development ' LANDSCAPING WITHIN THE BUII-DING ENVELOPE ' Non indigenous plant material shall be used only as an accent and to provide color in areas adjacent to the residence. Large bluegrass areas are discouraged. Manicured bluegrass areas are permitted in non visually critical areas that aze duectly ~ adjacent to the structure. FIRE PROTECTION Remove all dead vegetation from site. Clear dead branches ~ from trees to a height of approximately 15 feet All homes will be required to install a fire extinguishing ~ sprinkler system. ' ~ , ' ~ . ' i DG-6 1 ' RECOMMENDED PLANT LIST r EVERGREIN TREES ~ Lodgepole Pine Colorado Blue Spruce White Fir ~ Douglas Fir DECIDUOUS TREES Quaking Aspen ~ Rocky Mountain Maple SHRUBS ~ Sage Serviceberry Rabbitbrush ~ Potentilla Chokecherry Thimbleberry ~ Snowberry Gooseberry Woods Rose IIderberry ~ Curtant Bearberry Honeysuckle Mugho Pine ~ Tammy Juniper Buffalo Juniper , Common Juniper ~ GROUND COYER Snow-in-Summer Sedum Oregon Grape Colorado Grape Holly Kinniidnnick i PERENNIALS Rocky Mountain Columbine ~ . Shasra Daisy Blue F1ax Lupine ~ Delphinium Iceland Poppy Yarrow , Hardy Aster Tall Phlox Rudbeclda Coreopsis ~ Gaillardia Penstemon ~ DG-7 ~ WII.DFLOWERS ' Bachelor Button Ox-Eye Daisy Rocket Larkspur ~ California Poppy Dame's Rocket Blue Flax ~ Rocky Mountain Penstemon Annual Phiox NATIVE GRASSES ' Thickspike Wheatgrass Steambank Wheatgrass Hard Fescue ~ Sheep Fescue , Timothy Needle and Thread Green Needle Grass t ~ ~ ~ i 1 1 1 1 1 o i - ~ DMsW ~ K. VIEW STUDIES/COMPUTER SIMULATION ' DHM Pnncipals A CorporaUOn ior land F. Dean Harper planning site design Richard K. Marshall landscape architecture Robert W. Smrth Bud Simon Rusty FooUik December 14, 1993 ' Mr. Gary Arthur Gateway Development, Inc. ' 2303 E. Dartmouth Avenue Englewood, Colorado 80110 ' RE: Trappers Run Development Town of Vail Review Comments , Dear Gary: I have reviewed the Town of Vai1's preliminary review comments pertaining to the computer ' assisted visual simulations which we prepared for your project. The following details our response to the specific comments included in letters from the Town Planner and Public Worics Department dated October 25 & 29, 1993 respectively. ~ Resoonse to Comments from Jim Curnutte. Town Planner ' 12. Visual Analysis: a A plan view of the 3D model for the proposed subdivision which we constructed for use in ' the visual analysis was included with the original submittal as a wire frame line plot (see figure 1). This clearly shows all roads and houses with the corresponding impact areas of cut/fill slopes and lines of cleared vegetation. Our updated plan view figure 1 ~ inctudes the lot lines and building envelopes as also shown on the preliminary plans by your Engineer, CLC. Please note that the 3D houses we show conform to these limits and do not vary significantly from our earlier submittal. ' b. Larger scale photos were subsequently provided to the Town of Vail at the November 8, 1993 work session. Additional larger size photos can be provided as requested. ' 1. All vegetation within the building envelope is removed as was the case in the prior analysis. ' 2. Houses are keyed to the lots as indicated by white fot numbers in the simulated photographic views. , e 1660 SeHenteenth Street ' Sui[e 400 Denv&, Colorado 80202 7 303 892 - 5566 s- Y , 3. Roads are shown in a lighter color. c. The requested aerial photograph base with superimposed proposed development will be ~ provided by CLC separate from DHM's documents. d. As requested a new photograph was taken from the vicinity of the earlier View #3. This ~ View #3a shows the western end of the property and the possible visual impacts of development in the large bowled out meadow area. View #4 has been modified to show ' the impacts of the change proposed roadway access to the development from Cortina Lane. DHM was instructed to provide the four views submitted previousty and was not aware of other views desired by the Town of Vail. , e. The two additional views requested by the Town of Vail are no longer pertinent as proposed access to the site has changed from the frontage road to Cortina Lane and the 25 , foot debris flow mitigation berm has been deleted. Resn4nse to Comments from Todd OoQenheimer. Public Works De a~ent ~ 12. The revised visual simulations take into account the proposed utility line corridors. They are not a major impact since there are only 3 corridors of 20' easement width ~ which traverse through short stretches of forest. The visual simulations do not reveal these to be of significance. 13. The 3D limits of disturbed area used in both this and the prior submittal was computer ~ generated by DHM from cross section points following CLC's roadway center line profiles. The width of roadway, degree of cuUfill slope, and station locations of ~ retaining walls has been checked by the engineers for conformance with their design. The graphic section output from our computer files are inciuded with the full size plan document set submitted by CLC. ~ I believe the above response adequately addresses the concerns of the reviewers and am not ~ aware of any other comments from the Town of Vail related to the visual simufation worC we prepared. ~ Sincerely, ~ DHM, Inc. Bruce Soehngen D Landscape ArchitecUComputer Specialist • ~ ~ - VS=2! ~ , ) ' ' DHM Rincipals ' A Corporauon for land F. Dean Harper planning • site desrgn Richard K. Marshall landscape architecture Robert W. SmM Bud Simon Rusty foodik ' TRAPPERS RUN - VAIL COLORADO December 14. 1993 Statement of Technical Approach for Computer Simulations The process utilized by DHM, Inc. in the preparation of computer simulations of the proposed ' residential development involved four steps: Construction of the 3D Model, Field Survey of Photographic Points, Computer Rendering of Views, and Merging Computer Images with Site ' Photographs. 1. Constcuction of the 3D Model , To begin the computer model, a T{N (Triangular Irregular Network) of the existing ground . surface based on existing survey contours was created. This formed the base DTM (Digital Terrain Model) for the existing ground plane. Working with preliminary engineering layouts , for horizontal and vertical roadway alignments in AutoCAD from Colorado Land Consultants, the access corridor was sectioned and modeled with Softdesk's Civil Advanced Design, a road engineering program. These sections follow preliminary engineering studies for extent of , cuUfill slopes and location of retaining walls. Three dimensional points derived from the sections were then converted into a computer model of the access corridor including roadway, walls and cuUfill slopes. The corridor model was integrated into the base DTM to form the ' working DTM. Since architectural design for the project is yet to be determined, representation of residential ' buildings was modeled in 3D, as a rypical hillside dwelling with up to 3 levels of exposed building on the downhill sides. The typical dwelling represents 1,500 sq. ft. per level with a 3 car garage typically accessed from the high side of the lot. Buildings were sited into the working ' DTM based on preliminary lotting by CLC. Existing vegetation limits were adjusted to account for roadway clearing and dwelling locations. ~ The modified vegetation line was then projected onto the working DTM and given a given a height of 40' to form a curtain which provides the basis for visibility analysis. 40' was determined to be the average height of the forest although individual tree peaks can reach 60' height. , The intent of the modeling exercise was to provide an accurate study of building massing and hillside disturbance for use in the next steps. See Figure 1 for a plan view of the completed , model ' 1660 sever,ceenrh sveec ' Suite 400 DenHer, Cobrado 80202 303 • 892 • 5566 Y"S-3 ~ 2. Field Survey af Photographic Points , To set accurate perspective views of the model, the next step involved setting the photographic target and camera views in the field. The Town of Vail requested simulated views from four , locations. These were established in the field and the exact positioning vectored into coordinate points and elevations by surveyors from CLC to match the same grid as the computer model. The locations of these views along with their associated camera and target points are shown on the ' Key Map in Figure 2. 35 mm slide photographs were taken by DHM from these vantage points. A normal 50 mm 1:1 1 lens was used for views one through three to avoid diminishing or enlarging the perceived - distance to the project site. View four was photagraphed with a 28 mm wide angle lens which was judged in the field to best cover the site from this closest view. ~ The coordinate point information was used in step three to accurately setup the perspective views within the model. The 35 mm slides were then scanned as high resolution computer ~ images for use in step four, final simulation. 3. Computer Renderinq of Views ~ Utilizing the computer's perspective view setting utility, camera and target locations were set based upon the survey coordinates and elevations with the camera lens selected to match the ~ actual photographs. These wire frame views were then rendered using Accurender to provide a color fill and surface shaded 3D view. Two images of each view were processed, one with and one without the vegetation curtain, see examples in figures 3 and 4. These were saved as 24 bit ~ color TARGA format files for use in the final,photographic simulaiion step. 4. Meraing Comouter Images with Site Photoaraphs ~ To create the final photographic simulations the rendered images of the computer modei were matched to the photographic scans using existing terrain, buildings, and vegetation features ~ appearing in both images. Vegetation types shown in the photographs were closely evaluated against the vegetation curtain in the rendered images to assist in determining where denser evergreen conifers would obscure development view and lighter aspen trees would open up ~ visibility. Vegetation and existing terrain were then stripped out of the rendered model image to leave just those portions of each view of the development which would appear. ' The pertinent portions of the rendered model were placed into the existing photographs using ~ Adobe Photoshop and color corrected to better match the hues and contrast of the photographs. Representation of clearings are shown with revegetated grasses. Buildings are placed behind ~ tree peaks where applicable. Retaining walls where visible are represented with a concrete . material texture. Since the views are mostly distant, architectural detail beyond roof lines and walls is not visible. However, windows have been added to the closest buildings in view four to ~ depict greater realism. All other aspects of the photographs remain as captured in the field. The final simulated photographic images showing the development visibility are.presented with D the matching existing views in figures 5 and 6. ~ vSo4 0 . : . , - _ ~ . Existing Vegetation Line Projected onto Model Surfoce _ . _ ~ - - Cleared Ve9etation in Areas of Road Cut/Fill " and Building Envelopes . - - ~4~ TIN Surfoce of Existin9 Ground . _ : . - , : ~ : ~ . . . . . ~ , . . _ _ . . : . . . . , ~ . _ „ ~ _ : . , _ . . . . . - ~ , . . . . . . . . . . , - .:f. ~ Modeled Surfoce of Proposed Rovd Corridor . . ~ . . . ~ - , _ : .i .r: . with Retaining Walls and Cut/Fill Slopes , - , . , . . , .3 • = Model o# TYPical Residence. 3D , . ~ . . . . ~ • , . . r~ sed on hillside construCtio - ba [i ~ • , ~ . :x t• •h , :l\' . J~•' r . ~ ~ . r.. . r . ~ . ~ . i..'. . . ~ . . i . / ~ . 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Smrth Bud Simon ' Rusty foottik BRUCE K. SOEHNGEN Computer Speclalist ~ Bruce has integrated his landscape architectural and planning background with the development of extensive computer design and management skills. After fourteen years of traditional ' approaches to the profession, Bruce focused his energies four years ago on computer solutions utilizing software on both the PC and Macintosh platforms. In the ever changing world of computers, he is abreast of advancements in hardware/software and their potential , implementation at DHM. His responsibilities and accomplishments include: CADD Management ' AutoCAD serves as the software base for all computer design and drafting at DHM. Bruce is. thoroughly proficient in the AutoCAD application through the curreni fielease 12 as well as ' Landcadd and Softdesk (DCA) third party modules. Toward this end , Bruce is actively involved in the Professional AutoCAD Users Group (PAUG) in the Denver metropolitan area. He not only designs and manages specific projects on CADD, but serves as system manager and training resource for other users. Having set up and configured the current local area network for six ' PCs, Bruce is on hand to direct and customize all aspects of the CADD department. ' 3D Land Planning Computer Simulation Bruce has begun to utilize his expertise with AutoCAD as a 3D modeling tool. Taking 2D site t planning design, he can develop 3D surfaced terrain and build 3D architectural components. Along with other proposed site plan elements he will assemble these into an accurate computer model which can be precisely viewed from any desired perspective. These views are then ' imaged using various rendering packages and techniques to give shade, shadow and material surfaces. The captured final images can be integrated with actual photographs or serve as stand alone simulations. This can be valuable in visual analysis of development massing during preliminary design and as a representation of potential impacis. ' ComPuter GraPhics ' The desktop publishing revolution has changed the approach of presenting and documenting projects. Bruce is working to bring DHM's AutoCAD capabilities to various multi-media output options. AutoCAD drawing files can be converted for use in a number of graphic arts programs ' such as CorelDraw and Adobe Illustrator. These images can be enhanced for presentation far beyond the normal realm of AutoCAD black and white plotting. Utilizing the Postscript color ' fills, text and special effects capabilities of these programs, images can be output to a multitude 1660 Seventeenth Street Suite 400 , Derner, Colorado 80202 43_• 892 5566 VS-15 ' of hard copy options from photographic slides to color laser proofs and on to four color ' separations for offset printing. . Office Integration ' PCs form the basis of DHM's CADD Department. For ease of use Macintosh has become the platform of choice at DHM for word processing, speadsheets, data basing , desktop publishing, ' and various graphic applications. Bruce 's adeptness in both environments including Windows on the PC is a bridge which serves to bring the best possibilities together. • , . ' , ' ' ' ~ . , ' ' , ' , - VS-16' APPENDICES SECTION VI 1 ' APPENDIX A ADDITIONAL ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS ' December 14, 1993 ' 9. Lot 3 Edward and Bernice Solomon Lyn Segal and T. Rorchowsky ' PO Bog 153 Vail, CO 81658 ' 10. Lot 4A Michael Berry Baskins Teresa Mary Madigan 2648 A West Arosa Drive , Vail, CO 81657 11. Lot 4B ' Betty ,7ane Boatman PO Bog 814 Silverthorne, CO 80498 ' 12. Lot 5 Robert W. and Mary Lou Armour 266_8 A Arosa Drive ' Vail, CO 81657 13. Block A, Lot 9, Parcel L. Ladnar, Inc. . #2103-142-00-001 2620 W. Main Street ' Littleton, CO 80121 , ' ' ' ' , , , 1 ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS 1. Lot 7, Block C Susan Boyd 2637 Arosa Drive Vai1,.C0 2. Lot 6, Block C Michael & Carol Kay Phillips ' 2696 Davos Trail Vail, CO , 3. Parcel A, Lot 14, Block B Ray Manternach P 0 Box 205 Vail, CO ~ 4. Parcel B, Lot 14, Block B Peter & Sandra Boden 2705 Davos Trail Vail, CO ' S. Lot 13, Block B Benno & Rarin Scheidegger 2702 W. Cortina Lane ' Vail, CO 6. Lot 9, Block A Darlene L. Stadler , P O Bog 831 Vail, CO ' 7. Colorado Department of Transportation 222 South 6th Street, Room 317 Grand Junction, CO 81501 Contact: Charles Dunn ' 8. U.S. Forestry Service P O Bog 190 ' Minturn, CO 81645 Contact: Rich Phelps , ~ . , , ' , , DE?,\~~ BUR!:..." i -.\U .`:E'; C Tract tio. RE-Ui-?.i. - - - - - - - - - I ~ ti.YOw ALL :lEti `.71' CiiE:S!: PK;:s-'`;75. T:ti.iC for ancl in co:c=I .:,ratton of tf;c aum of. $1,!1Q, PAGLI;;E ,1`CII.~1 ELLIUTT, .i w1dov: RiCHAtiD ELLIOTT LJFRAI::1: :iLI.ICTT, his tJtfe; - and `LLYINE PAULI;7E DALEY, a sinSlc wonan, hereinaf[er called Grantor, uhreher one or mure, does heceby grant to the U`lITED ST<1iE:S OP ~L`iERiCA, and iCS assigns, i perpe[ual Pxcluci:e ea5ement to locaLe, constriict. use, .:oncrc l, nain[ain, impruve, relocace, and repair a road over nnd acrosb the EolioWing descrtbeci re,+l propr.rcy situa[ed in the County of Eagle, S[ate of Culorado, tu uic: A plcc.el of lsnd lvtng in I.ot 16 of Section 14, Tuwnship 5 Sotitfi, Range 31 West. 6t1l I'rir.- cipaL "(eridian, I:3bLe County, Colorido, said parcel beLng all [hat poction of said properc: contained vittiin a,trip uE land 40 feec in vid[h, the exterior side lines of said strip of ~ Iand being extended or shortened. to intersect the lot lines, being 20 feet on each side of che follvuing described centerl:ne uver an existinR roadw:iv: BeginninR at a point on the lot line be[veer. ivc ccrncr 1 rind 4i of s:ild Lo[ 16, for whicfi the lot curner + of said Lc,c 16 be;irg S 1°26.3' a distance of 299.64 feet. thence V 67°22.5' td :i distance of 803.35 Ceet, more or less, to :i poEnt S. 1 on the Lut line between lot corner Z:irid 3 of ~::iid [.vt 16. C. ~ 'fhe parcel of land to wtiicli tfie above description appties contaiiis 0.74 acres, mor- or less. 0i ~ The easem_nt tieretn ~;rantcd is for the f.ull use of thc abclve degcribed property as a road by [tie UNITED 5'fAfES UF AMR[c:,1. its licensecr< :ind perm(ttces, includinf; the riRht of ncces5 for F the people of the L'nltcii Szatcs genernlly to landa uwned, ndminLstered, or cvntrnllrci by [ha - U\ITF:D STATES OF AMEKIG\ f(ic s11 lawful and prapec purpuses suh.}ect co reasunable ruies ans F regulntions of the Se-retary of the Interior. Cran[or reF,erves ttie righ[ of ingress and egress over and acrusa [lie road for all lawEttl purposes: PROVIUF.D, 'Ltiat such use shzll not interfere wiCh the easement granted hereir.: PROVIDF.U, fZ;RTHER, That the use of ttte road hv I~ Grantor for the transportation of forPSt or mineral prodticts sfiall be subjec[ to ttle cegi:i:i- " . :l tions contained in 43 CFR Subp:irts '800 r:ironeh 2812. : T1ie grlnt of casement herein madc: is sub)ecr co thc ef°cct of resen,ations 1nd lesses, iE any, , of oil, gas, and mirtrrals in rind under szid l.ind. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD slid easement unto t!ie L":I'fED ST.ITES OF A.MERICA and its assigns Eorc-t•r. -~.r; ntor covenants and warranLs chat he i-; 1awfu11y sei;-.ed and poGSoosed nf tiic land :ifucesnid :111. lias [he full riKht, powe•r arid autliority to exectite t:his convc.yance, and that saiJ lancl t>; Erer nnd clear of liens, c.laims or encunhrnnl~es, rxr.ept as sliown above. and that tie v[11 t1..•tenJ [he title to [}ie ~•;iae-irnC comvc-•vu h,•r,-:n and s:il,2t en,~oy-nenr thereof against the ::luful claims and demanc~ of all peesens. _ ' The true an(i actusl consider:icion for tiiis cnnveylnce i~ thP exc:iange of ocher :ands ss i atithort-ed b~- section 8(h) of ch~• ~~et ut .Jurc L8, 143: ('&8 Stat. 1822), a; amf.nded (43 U.S.C. ~3Lig). :ind tiie ,1rt uC July 1~. (If, ,'.S..r.A. 4601-22, 1969 ;up•)lemenC) • I n;,ted ,ni-• 20r.ii -lay of Ju1y . 1976 Ac-cepted suh jec rn appr(,va 1of t i t 1e 0,- t,v the Depart-:ont .,r J~:.;Cic~•. , i; r.r ~.'J•(,- `~i ; cc . - i?ICH„t'11 W. ELLI0IT T' . ; _ . ' ' . . l , i • . i' , ' . _---Y 'c s'.. ~~~.i_.:: _r_ • . . • • '~.r.n~tur~• ~ ~ ,iuCii~rizi~.. Ut, i crl r1RR.<i.;i~~'i.t.IOTi ~ S'. 70C :,-1- ..:iI'... f ..:c D,1i... , - - - . 4, ~ ci= - • rr ~he ot Juiy ~ •"i'S , Pers,'•~ 'e before a nocar}-^. '•;z:~`~,;'- 'n .~n~3 saiu f:ou;~[: and ite. [fto vitnin-n;:-, ~l ~ '•uine Angila tiott, a t, -e .:<,•:1311v Kf7t+wT1 to i c. t!ie ir'r nLical ers,.., r:'rA 1 r' p d in an(, . _ho evecst t•:, . che ..-•~'4 . , !ti]R ,-ln:~ lOrCt,oinF: instrur.4•nC and :ickno~•ledg(,,{ t.~ i`~. • 1:1C S}le uced 1 r •"r~`~ . ' ;i . fref, .ind voluntarv ;,._L 311(1 Jeeci, for the ur;, i<<. ~r o~:es thrr;i n ~ . - P n en~ - V WITti: `;5 I:HE*XL0F, 1 h,ive heroun.o r•eC Ry hand incl a f C i xec3 , o, f ic inl =i i 1 , dn•: `i"•'- ~_b~'. -and year :n thi= cerc if ica c(• ' irst .ii,ove vrittc•n. Notary FubJ ic in and for thc ' • Ir, St3te of _ Colorado_ Residins; at 13_1 West Sth, .Leadville_ Coloradu_80461 ^ - - - - F ~Y , - '1y commis;;iun expires: May 3I , 19 7 8 rF4 . ~"a., ' ~ _ ' . Seaec of CULURADO ) ss: Co,,nt}• of IA KE ` ~ Ou [he 20ti-0ay of July , 19 76, personplly came before me, a notary iiublic ' in and for said County and Sta[e, the within-named Ri-liard W. F.1lioct and Lorrnine I'liictt, his vife, to me personnlly known to be [he iden[ical rersons describert in i and uho executed the within and foregotng instrumer* and acknowledZt•d ro me th:ir they c::ccuced the same as their free and volun[ary act and deed, for thr, ~s a n~t {~urpases ' r.hcrcln mentioned. ~ IN I:IT'NESS WHEREOF, I have hezeunto set my iiand and affixed n; officinl seal r},~ rIay anc }•ear in this certificate first above written. n ~ ~ l~.-~'~.~.~-d . ~ : • . t+otary,Public in and for Lhe- State of Colorado t , Fesiding at 131 West_Sth_,_Le_adville .(sc~l) Calorado 801461 ~ ' - _ ~sl - - - - - - - ~ . miy rncr,.i:;s!nn ~:pirr.s: ilsy 31 , ly 7$ ' . . - - - - - - - . . _ - - ' Scace of COLORADO ) SS: Counc r of LAKE ) l)n t?ic 20 thd:iY af .Tuly ~ 19 J(, rpecsuna l l}cime before me, ,i nocnrv p,iblic in :ind for said Cuuntv and State, the virhin-n~ned `!:ixfnc Paiillnc Dalc}•, a-in-;lc vui^zn. ~ to -e jjesrsonally knuwn tu be [he iden[icnl person descrlbed in and who executed [he vithin ~ind furr_going instruient and acknouledged co me that she e>:ecuced rhe snme as ~ hcr f r, c and vrluncary act and deed, for [he uses and purpuses .hvrcin -wnr'.;;nr`(!. I;: 1:ilERFOF, I h:ive herennte set my hat,d and af f ixed my of f iciz? ::c11 : t}.c clay and in thiS ccrtifirate f{rst ;1huve vrittrn. ' ~ ~.i ':(~_[aryC~Publ ic n and fur chc ~ • ;cate ~,f___Col-)rado Residt,g nc 131 West Sth,Lmdville (~~•a 1) Colorado -8~!+6 i- - - - _ _ ~ 78 . C~,:::~~•. ..,:i1 ~ .~ICr•ti: May 31 . ..'*.:.K:i. . vi' . r~ ',aL•f.;:~a~'-`~ti . ; ._.r7"t"~r..._ «~i_... ~„^'!'~:;s,; , _-7s~.r•,".~:3..' ~ :w...r;"- ~'~S ','t. fy:.~~= _ a.u~,. c 4ti r, ,~9'E ~ ` . . ~ ~ ~ y ~ • -~i . _ 1 t. ~ • ,'FK=}"- -~iS.~~:~~m~t~a'a? rS rG"~a • ' i ~r Z ''L • .~a.- s: ~ + k , Ti?• S„'.. ~ ~ ' 4. . 1 rir y'~-• - s . ~ q. t . , ,5 ~ t ~ IL44090 ~ . ? , ~ arare or coLoruoa County of EAGLE I htretr te!lijy tlut tlt`s ir.ztruretrt x~• ' Filed (:r re;arj in -17~tT.e G 3 1976 ~ t ,„?.......~a_'.4ty u a. aut. ~ - ~ ...y ~ , ' • _ ~ . • ~ ~ • 't Y~ r ~ ~ TTP=1 ' Buroaa o ~ ~ v. 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' • _ 's r•i sw~us Nomm s 1 . ~I'.: ...~+:uJLi ~'\~`'L~i~~ . ~.w ..~0' . i~'~ ti . . - 1 ~-~.;~~:r':a"' - ' ' ~~~~lJ;::l'l5~d";~,M~ ~ ..a'~-_.:s ; ~ r s ,.G~=~ i ~ 's,Y',.,'}~b;~~ ~f__+..~-i.w.w_ ' •4}Ij?~ ~t' ~ "q- .•~?.ti~~' r~ ~ t . ~e~i • '°n: • :1,:. . ~-t -.K ::l.V-. n r+q.1 oe l. ' • ~ i : . . ,~~~•~^G . 5c~; .7. ' • ~ ~t_~ i.R-G Y _ . . •r:a.; .....Y 1 r~~fa . ~~~x• ` '~q.~i : r ' ~ J( . ~~G_'~37^~:. ~"'u L 'i ~ :i'~'~'~ - ~ • c ~ ~y ~Yti 1 _ ~ A LTA G ;r TTME N T ' SCHEDUL£ , Our order No. V19341-5 ' For. Inf prm-atiQri Only ~ ~ Charges - ' AL:A ONnah PoZicy Tax Renart $20,00 ' Lr,dr~mt 0 116.4 $293 . 00 , . Endrstat j 130.00 Endrsmt t 103.1 $54,00 ' Endrsmt t 1.00.39 $292.20 - 7t7TAL - - $30577.20 , ****WZTH YOL~ Rx-D-M-7TTANC~ PLE.is~ 111EFF-R To OG'R 4~^ER xo. v19341-5. • E+.~~t. iv B Datti. Sz'pG4+u~"Jg:. 14~.99J dt $ i 00 A.M. L. Po?iGy to be issu$d, ar.d prapoaad Insurod: , ' "nLiA" Owrier's Po1,iCy 30-17-92 $1,504,000.00 ~ Proposed Tr.sured; , GATEWAY Dx~ JEI,4ry.zNT, ING . ~ A COLbP.AL4 COIRPORAT.iON . , 3. Tha es*a*a ar int:.-ast in the 1-i:id dascribad ar re*erred to in r Lhia Ca=i:zen :anfl cove; ed heraS.n is; A :'ee S t mpls :itle to the estate ar ;,n:-rest coverad hexein is at 'khe affect!,ve data hereo'L vestad 14r.: I JQuN 0, li L3Ri CH A:{A J4IiI LZ3.RI"i The land :e:arred to in this Cc=i*_zan: Ss d4scribed as fal].ows: . ~ LOT 81 BLCCX C, `IAIT" zZIDGE, P.CLCRDING TO THE RECORD,D PLAT T:BREQr , CC'JNTY OF EAGLE, SlATE, GF COLORA.DO, ' .10TS 16, Ig A,ND 21, SECTI'ON 14, TOWiJSxiP 5 SOUT:ie RA.NGE $.i. WEST CF TH~ 6TH PRT3r'CIPAL MERID2A„'!1 .r.p'NTY QF "..AGLL, S:ATE Or^ CoLORADo. ~G E 1 ' SCHEDULE B-1 . (Requireaents) Our Order No. V19141-3 ~ Po?lowin5 are tha zaquiraments to be C04:.ied with: ' rayn.er,t ~o G1" ~'or the accoun;. of the qra^to'rs Or „~qrtgagors of tha ful~ conz~ c3e?-atior. fo, ~a ostate o-I inuareay,, to be inauzed, ~ Prope: inetruzc;;G(a; creating the astat4 oz interQst Lo be insurad aust be executsd and duly fi1ed for r_*Gord, to-uit: ' . LVTDENGr"i 5nTII5: ACTCRY mO :H.~~.+ G4MPyVY TN-AT ?'T.-~.Z fi-RMS, C'NDTTIOZtS &ND ' FRCVISION5 O~' ;riE TOWX 0.7 VA?'L TRA.~+`^aFER '.'A.`{ jAV y AEEN 5A:ISFI=D' . , riP,...'7;Y D-ED F~QM ,7G,~t q, t]LBRXvH A..~ Jc~:iv U7~$RZCH TO GATEWAY D~+'~LOp:,i*iT, , iNC. ~ A COLOPADb CGRPORATTON C0*rJEYT?7C SG'SJ'EC: PRCPr,Ri: • ' . ' TkE CdUNTX CLEP.K AND RZCyR.DEnS OFF'T-CE REQUZRE8 RMTU-N ' ADDREsSES ON DOC[J'~E;:TS SZNT FaR RECCRDING I I ' , . , ' ' ' . ~GE 2 - ' ~ scxEJVL8 s-± t~xcept- iar.sy 4ur 4rder No. V19391-3 ' ` pol3cy aY poiicias t_ be iosued W41, Cortain exc$pt~ O*tS ~o the ~lcwi:.g ;;:;la,s uha sa~G are dispcse,.4. ot tp tha 6atisfaction a-I :.a company: ' Stiandar'ai ZxCaL^t"..O{`':s ~-L,r..14i'{~+fl 5 D" ti 'raC~ co~i*'" 3i18et. ~+~~iV ~ .?{L~. V a ,i, :'a:Ce3 ar,d w$6$f3Smt_i1Ls !!O} f$~ C:L:B O- -c9v1°ibia $T.d ,''rp9Cf3,: ' assz~~~~n:s ;;ct yafi citrti: zed to t1h:a 17 =aasurer'z offica. Any u;,~asd '~axee ox' naid ia:;d. ~ Lsans :oY ur.paid watar an~ ~e-Wer charge-1, iL any. , RIGHT Or^ Wn,Y FdR DyTC: ES CR C;NA_;,S CCNS ~UCTEi7 !~Y THE aL-THGRITY 0: THE U:7YTZ D S'"1 k ','=5 AS R~S-ERVro. D l:? G:~tIT'_T 0 S T A T v- S PAT-17:I T R E C' 01 RDED augus 4- 0 3, i g; 30Ci{ ~47 A.^~ PAG^ 3y~ ~~7ri 'R~'CC7RDEn ~i~,RC:i n, 1977 ~.~J BOCK 233 A'' Pr1GL 79. m;, ~ . ? 1+ C, T 7 7~ NOT CL~~ 8°2 ~ i~_~ EX' S:,.1 ,~u 0. -'H~ SC,~:T ?TF'~i ;~4, 9, Dr,~:s- .AFFECT OUR A3.TLJITY TO ATIZACH CO'~OP.ADG M140CRSEY-EEN: NQ, 103.1 :0 OUR MORTGAGEES FOLICY WHEN jSSUE-0.. . ~ I~HT QF WtiY : oR DZSTRiBUs'1011 L INE P:,RPOSES GRAS;TfiD-TO 8OLf CRCSS Er ECTRIG aSSaCIAazON, S;tC. , 2TS SLCCys5cicS 4R ASSrG•3s AS SEi : oRT;i IN ::iE PAiEN'^ RZCORD£D AUGUST 31 1976 I:l HGtiK 247AT PAGE 84 8AND R.:RLCOkDED XA.RGH 41 ' 1977 ?N BooZ 253 AT PACE 79. - • RIGiiTS FoR r~N ACC2SS ~,0~D AS G?,ANTED ''0 CCrL'~IL~ZT'~ T -L~,VISION, rh'C - , ~Ts ' SuCC;'TSSCRS 0'1 .y$S~G;iS S~T ~ ORT:i, T:T Txi~. PA''ENT REC^vF~~D AUGUST 3 ; 1.976 IN BOOK 247 AT ?XGE 348 AIND Rn. EGORDtD :~,.rPC'r, 4, 1977 7N BOOX 253 AT PAGE 79 > ~ APERP'ETTJAL =XCLUSIV.^-. =ASF`;3X'NT i0 YACA.R.'Z, CCHST:?QC:I L'SE CONT~v^L, i*L`I:NTAZ;1~ "X?R4VE t RBLOCA`I'E rAl-fiU -RE"PAr.-~c A ROAD AS GRt.INTED 24 ::?L L'i+'IiED STA TES OF ~.,~iER7Ca A,arD y~S ASSTGNS =N INSTRG'~:EN1 RECORaED AL'GUSL" 31 1976 Zti BCON 247 ' AT pAGE 849. WA~E.R A."~D 4•nTER R.G'ciTS, "IITCH hND DSTCH '~IGhi'S, ~R-TGHrl'. OF Or~ A.VEZ:I OR 1,01YZ T0 EX''~IRACT' ~?t;D R;r.t'.'iOV'"z HIS CRn aH~E: kCM S:~OLZD TH£ SAME BE : OL?~~ TO PE?ZIT~.Z CR INT~nSEC'~ T:i^ PR~L','~iIS~~ ,~S RESERV~0 G'i~IT4Q P;2ENT ~?ECOR.D:;D Auat1B t 17., 1440, IV $00K 48 ' PAGE 2 3 6. ' , . ~L 3 6Cfir-DULE ~-Z ' (EYCeptions) Our Order Na. VI934:-5 ' 3 £?:zST:~:~CE OF ;nE MIN~sL ~'XCzPTId.l %'~D/OR RFSERVATIaK SH4W;I A5 zTEM 1 ScHEDULE B-2, WILL NCT Ar r LCT OUR AB7LTTY TJ ATTACH CQLORALC? 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LCJL4RAD0 £'NDORSZ.MENT FORM :3C, NILL Bv- ATTXCHZE0 TO 4W212x6 POLICY W?isN IS6UED. . , (AFFICCTS L4i HLOCX C) 'Z'HE M-!PA2r'Y Hr-RE?'r AGRE^S :G Y:XSURL THAT THE Zr..ND R°F'Z.aED TQ T.l YTM1 51 SCHEnULG A, Ya CprrTI.GJot;Q" TO ZAcI-i qTHER A3 FoLLOWS: L4T 81 BLOCx C,VAYL IPIIDGE I3 CONTiCL'0'J3 TO -LGT; 23.; ''AT 21 iS CONTiGJ:LTs TO I',OT 19 AND LOT 19 IS CQNTIGJOU$ :p LOT 16 BY, A2'"_'ACHING COLORA.DO N0, 116,4 TO OGR ~ OWNER3 F4I,,ICY PCLT_CY +r'HEN. T&SUED. ' ' ~ ' . d ' ' ' DISCi.iOStJRJr 5TATMMEiYT . Requiriad by Ser,aza Bi?1 9?-14 , ' A) Tha 6ubject roal proFe:~y ~z~~~ be located in a appc!,a1 taxir.g district, , B) A Certxf4,cata of Taxas Dua lis~.ing ench ~axir.g ;urasdicC;an may be nhtained from thA County Tzaaaurai or the Caunty Treasuzer's authorized agsnt. C) The infor;nation regazdir,g special district6 an3 the boundariPs ot such distzic~3 -nay be obtained from the Board a-4 Caunty Cvmmissioners, ths County C1ark.and ReCordort or the County , Aasess4,. . ' R6quix'ed-by Sonate eill 92-143 , ' A) A Certi¢fcate af Taxss Duo ? isting oach taxing ~ur:sdic:ion sna13 be obtalned fram tho County Tzeasurer ox,thQ County . T:easurgr's authoXized agant. ' ' , • ' ' , ' _ , ^ If ' . ~Y . . NN~ "~t •T'4. ~ s ~ ^.cc••..~' , y ~ ~ , . W ~~3,,:. x. ' -s~" »-r... ~ Mt"~ ~ . . - , . ~ .w ~ A?'v CONCEPTUAL ARCHITECTURAL BRIDGE DESIGN ' ' ~ ~ ' ' ' 1 Typica-1 high profile ~~ch-- sh apes 1 ~ - ~ TABLE N TYPICAL HIGH PROFILE ARCH SHAPES ~ (All Dimensions to Inside Crests) • I ~ j Structure Maximum Bottom Total Top Top Upper Lower Angle Approx. Shape ! Number Span Span Rise Rise Radius Side Side Below Area Factor ' RT Radius Radius Horizontal (Sq. Ft.) RTIRc ~ RC RS ~ ~ ~ 1, , I, ;-6 11 1 I, 11o-181 I 69A15- 9 20- 1~~ 19- 7 „ 9- 1,~ 6- 6,~ 13- 1 4 13 152 2.88 69A18-18 20'- 8" 181-10" 121- 1" 71- 3" 13'- 1" 5'-5" 13'- 1" 21°-44' 214 2.40 75A15-18 211- 6" 191-10" 11'- 8" 61- 9" 14'- 3" 41-6" 14'- 3" 200- 0' 215 3.13 75A21-24 22'-10" 19'-10" 14'- 6" 8'- 2" 14'- 3" 6'-4" 141- 3" 260-24' 284 2.24 78A15-18 22'- 3" 20'- 7" 11'-10" 6'-11" 141-10" 41-6" 14'-10" 190-13' 224 3.25 78A18-24 22'-11" 20'- 1" 14'- 0" 71- 7" 14'-10" 51-5" 141-10" 250-23' 275 2.71 ' 81A15-18 231- 0" 21'- 5" 111-11" 71- 1" 15'- 5" 4'-6" 151- 5" 180-31' 234 3.38 81A21-24 241- 4" 21'- 7" 141-10" 81- 5" 15'- 5" 6'-4" 15'- 5" 240-26' 309 2.41 84A15-18 231- 9" 22'- 2" 121- 1" 7'- 2" 16'- 0" 4'-6" 16'- 0" 17°-51' 244. 3.50 ~ 87A15-24 24'- 6" 211-11" 13'- 9" 7. 4" 161- 6" 4'-6" 161- 6" 220-45' 288 3.63 ' i 87A21-24 25'- 9° 23'- 2" 15'- 1" 81- 9" 161- 6" 61-4" 161- 6" 220-45' 334 2.59 ' 90A15-21 25'- 2" 231- 3" 13'- 1" 7'- 5" 17- 1" 41-6" 17'- 1" 190-20' 283 3.75 ~ ~ 90A21-24 26'- 6" 24'- 0" 15'- 3" 81-10" 17'- 1" 6'-4" 17. 1" 22°- 0' 347 2.68 ~ 93A15-21 251-11" 241- 1" 131- 3" 7'- 7" 171- 8" 4'-6" 17'- 8" 18°-42' 294 3.88 i 93A21-24 271- 3" 24'-10" 15'- D" 91- 0" 171- 8" 6'4 " 17'- 8" 21 °-17' 360 2.77 99A15-21 271- 5" 25! 8" 13'- 6" 7! 10" 18'-10° 4'-6" 18! 10" 170-34' 317 4.13 1 99A24-24 29'- 5" 27'- 1" 16'- 5" 9'-11" 181-10" 7'-3" 181-10" 209- 0' 412 2.58 1 102A15-24 281- 2" 251-11" 14' 5 " 8'- 0" 19'- 5" 4'-6" 191- 5" 190-24' 348 4.25 I 102A24-30 30'- 1" 26'- 9" 181- 0" 10'- 1" 19'- 5" 7'-3" 191- 5" 240- 7' 466 2.66 ~ 108A18-24 30'- 3" 28'- 2" 151- 5" 8'-11" 20'- 7" 5'-5" 20'- 7" 180-20' 399 3.75 108A24-30 31'- 7" 28'- 5" 18'- 4" 10'- 4" 20'- 7" 7'-3" 20'- 7" 220-46' 496 2.82 I 111A18-24 31'- 0" 29'- 0" 15'- 7" 9'- 1" 211- 1" 5'5 " 211- 1" 17°-50' 412 3.85 111A21-30 31'- 8" 28'- 7" 17'- 9" 91-10" 211- 1" 6'-4" 211- 1" 229- 9' 483 3.31 ~ t111A24-36 321- 4" 27'-11" 191-11" 10'- 6" 211- 1" 71-3" 211- 1" 260-29' 553 2.89 : I 114A18-30 31'- 9" 28'- 8" 17'- 2" 9'- 3" 21'- 8" 5'-5" 211- 8" 21 0-34' 469 3.96 ! j t114A24-36 33'- 1" 28'- 9" 20'- 1" 10'- 8" 211- 8" 7.3" 311- 8" 250-47' 570 2.97 ~ 117A18-30 32'- 6" 29'- 6" 17'- 4" 9'- 4" 22'- 3" 51-5" 22'- 3" 21 0- 1' 484 4.06 : ,i t117A24-36 33'-10" 29'- 7" 20'- 3" 10'- 9" 221- 3" 71-3" 22'- 3" 250- 7' 587 3.05 ~ 123A18-30 34'- 0" 31'- 2" 17- 8" 9'- 8" 23'- 5" 5'-5" 23'- 5" 20°- 0' 513 4.27 ! i t123A21-36 34'- 7" 30'- 7" 191-10" 10'- 4" 23'- 5" 61-4" 23'- 5" 23 0-54' 590 3.67 ~ 126A18-30 34'- 8" 31'-11" 17'- 9" 9'- 9" 24'- 0" 5'-5" 24'- 0" 190-31' 528 4.38 ' j t126A21-36 351- 4" 31'- 5" 20'- 0" 10'- 6" 241- 0" 6'-4" 24'- 0" 23 °-20' 607 3.76 tSee "Special Requirements" page 15. • Note: Other sizes are available for special designs. MaxirnuM sanN , q w 'I ¢ R <00"0' 7 a w i ~ N ~ RC 50°-0' I + J RS , BOTTOM SPAN ~ IZ . ' ~A.'t~'t%.~`" .:lm~ :c.. .a°~. , t ~'c,= Y ~ • tt,ay .i . . . , . . ' . ~ 022761 KEY'' BuyLine 2802 • _ • ti ' . ~ s, • l. ~ . . . . , . . . . - . , - . ~ , ~ ~ . ~ ~ EARTH RETAINING SYSTEMS FOR: ' CIVIL ENGINEERING - ARCHITECTURE ~ . 1. LANDSCAPING COMMERCIAL > . , , . GOVERNMENTAL. . , v RESIDENTIAL - ~ s ~ . . ~ ~ ' - . . ~ . ~ . - ~l~~~ i ;c~a.~ , S 3,~,- 1 _ , •y ~ . -e r: ~ S w ,`Y`o . ~rf ae ' _ 'i i.' , ~ ~ . s'^. ~~,y.€° _ 1:~ . .15 . ~ • j ~s. , ' r kt~ ~ ~ i ~ t~ ~ . ~,u{S -i 7T4.~'y~~ ? '7 ,'s,~.': . ~a , y ;~,t; °'T _ ~ 'Sf ~ ,c.,~. ~ k.~: rF.:^. ' ';t •~~a . . - . . . . S~~k~! ~ i+~i'"~~~~~7tt: _ L4'?'.Pa~e ~ ~ • - . , . .~.y'.. . r . .;q T , ~ . i . As' ~ - _ " h? . . - ~ ~ ^ . ' ~'~'~f i ~ I, - ~ ~ ~ ~ f } ~ VaYI~ 5CUU1[ CONG011~TE GEYfEN ~ ~ ~ _ . • . . ' . 1 ~ ~ a. ~~h.1 ~woarwnwuwcca R.a~~~`+e. ~~.~a'~' 1~. ` '~.y9 [F _ - . - ' . ' : ,y' '4I . . ~ OPIONf~OGU~11iF115 v ' ~~~-~ys' . ~ # . ~ , . ~ ~ i 7-7 P r~ S~ij I P G '~s'~"4~t! . A~'s'~~.t~._~~~cN~ ~=S- ...b'm~L" V Y.w . • f Q.1; 5'° L~` ? ~~~~~ta',. i t r. ~ t 7 r d r ~ a t t e~"' - ' f ~ ik ~5 ~3d~~~?' a . . ~ ~ , . ,r'~~ _ 5: ' ~ .rb" i ~w ~ ~g.l? 5:~ ~ + I9.'""r y ' ~'r : ~i+ . 'de'~ ~ ? tK T ~ t' ' 's . r ~ " ~ Y'~, . . , . } Y • Mpm '-*r' CfL~ rg,~a~yrS_ s , ~ .j.• . .~y~ s'~! t . ~.,.jy~ , 'J. , 5 c r = y ~ lr , ~ ~ ,.~r . r ~ . • •'f ' .Y~~ ~~!k • ~ ~r ~ _ . . . ~ ~7 ~C . pt . iy7 ~"~.,y,~~K`k~ T~ 'O~'4 Pic~i r~~~~ i. Y , ' ~ . . « -f , ~ ~ ~F..c dJM~'~a~_•~$:.1 ` « ~ .s , . Y ^ _ ? . ~~'s ~ ~ ~ . . . ~a ' _ ~ , iM PRODUCT PROFILE W_ Lsi 01 ' •DESIGN FLEXIBILITY. Variations in color, face texture and unit size provide unlimited creative options. Walis easily adapt to the contours of any landscape site. ~ •PERFORMANCE. Patented high-strength concrete modules and reinforced fiberglass pins offer permanent, maintenance-free r~ .1+ I^i. i ' ~ WBllS. ~ T •BEAUTY. Qualit manufacturin y g produces wall textures similar to natural quarried stone. •ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE. KeyStone protects the en- - vironment by using non-corrosive, non-deteriorating materials. •EASY INSTALLATION. Fast, mortarless, dry stack, labor saving construction. •COST EFFICIENT. Quality controlled mass production, national O availability, installation ease and maintenance free walls give KeyStone the economic advantage. GENERAL INFORMATION: . • Campresslve Strength . . . . . 3000 psi , ~ • • Absorption Rate 8 to 8 Ibslft' • Campositlon High Strength, High Denslty Concrete ~ S STANDARD UNIT: • . Welght 941bs................. (42.64 kp)•. STANDARD UNIT • size a•H x ie•w x za'D (.2032m H x.4572m W x.8098m D)•• , • Exposed Face Area . . : : : : . . 1 Square Foot (8"x18') . . .093 Square Meters (.2032m x .4572m) COMPAC UNIT AND CAP UNIT: • Welght 781bs................. (35.38 kg)•• ~ • Size . . . . 8'H x 18"W x 12'D . (.20.32m H x .4572m W x .3048m D)•• Exposed Face Area . . . . , . . . . . 1 Square Foot (8'x18') . . .093 Square Meters (.2032m x .4572m) MINIUN tT AND CAP UNIT: N 44 Ibs (19.98 kp).. ' ' ~J . f - ~ f. • Size . . . . . . . . . . . 4"H x 181W x 12"D (.1018m H x.4572m W x.3048m D)•• . ' . ;:''r ~ S .y+~j,;- ~ j, ( f • • • Exposed Face Area . . . . . . . . 1/: Square Foot (4'x187. .048 Square Meters (.1016m x .4572m) PINS: • Standard/Compac 1h' x 9'/............... Hlgh Strength Pultruslon Fiberglass ' COMPAC UNIT COMPAC CAP UNIT ~ Mi"i '/="x5'/............... HlghStrength PWtrusion Fiberglass • Tenslle Strenpth . . . 110,000 psi • Tenslle Modulua 4 x 10- psi • FlexuralStrength 128,000 psi ' • Fiexural Modulus . . . . . . . 4 x 106 psi • Short Beam Shear Strength... 8,400 psl o ° • Speclfic Gravlty . . . . 1.83 psi ' COIOR AND FACE TEXTURE OPTIONS:• • Factory Colors Gray, Tan, Brown • Custom Colors . . . . . . Special auantity Orders Only . • Face Textures Sculptured Rockface, Corduroy 'Verlflcatlon should be made as to the availabflity of colors, face textures and product optlons by reglon. MINI UNIT MINI CAP UNIT ••ACtual unlt weight and depth may vary by reglon NOTE Overall depth of unit varles with sculptured rockface texture. ~ Specificatlons subject to change without notlce. ZERO SETBACK POSITION[FRONTHOLESJ PRODUCT OPTIONS* AVAILABLE IN STANDARD, COMPAC AND MINI UNITS • 1. DOUBLE PIN SETBACK (Diagram A) • Zero inch setback allows for vertical walls. Curves (convex/con- ~.,3~ cave) can be built without gapping or overlapping procedure. a~~~ _-"~}y`~~~• Curves will transition into straight walls having eitherzero or 1"set- ~ back. Corners, 900 inside and outside, can be easilY built with zero AVAILABIE IN MINI CAP ` AND COMPAC CAP UNITS setback units. ' • 1" setback provides an increased wall batter (1 to 8) tor aesthetics ONE INCH SETBACK STHAIOHT SIDE CAP and structural considerations. , POSITION (BACK HOLES] ra AHaLE SIDE CAP (Diagram B) DIAGRAM A DIAGRAM B 2 STRAIGHT SIDE CAP • As an aesthetic option, the triangular space between adjoining cap units on straight walis is eliminated and reduced on concave curves. Convex curves require angular sided units. "0 x~` ~4=`.===;-~::•=~ 3. STRAIGHT FACE (Diagram C) STRAIGHT ROCKFACE AVAILABLE IN ALL • Face pattern available for aesthetic consideration. 0 UNIT TYPES AND OPTIONS • Straight side and face cap units provide beautiful results when ~ DIAGRAM C. building residential steps with KeyStone units. 2 0227b, aca ' BuyLlne 2802 luilLiTOTT TM . DESIGN CRITERIA 1166 ¦ GENERAL CONCEPT: ¦ CURVES: I The theory for gravity wall systems has •Building curves into your KeyStone wall ~ been utilized since the building of the requires a few special considerations. ~a•' pyramids and rubble stone type walls. Convex curves require a small gap be- Through gravity weight and friction tween adjacent units [see diagram]. For resistance based on material shape, the concave curves, touching edge of each primary principal is to resist lateral earth unit should be slightly overlapped [see pressure which develops sliding and over- diagram]. Gapping and overlapping will tuming failure potential. vary somewhat with the degree of cur- QP~ The KeyStone Retaining Wail System is vature desired. A generai guideline is as a gravity retaining wall that utilizes its' foliows: At the base course, set units with weight and deep embedment shape [3:1 gap or overlap so pins of adjoining units depth to height ratio] to resist lateral earth are 12" apart [see diagram]. pressure. The mortarless, pinned connec- FACe tion of units allows for a structurally in- , ~:cVV^r terlocked network while providing free I drainage of the hydrostatic loads behind r~ the wall units. ¦ NON•CRITICAL vs CRITICAL WALLS: For low, non•critical appiications, the _°O O O O ~ KeyStone Retaining Wall can be used ef• O O fectively for gravity wall [non-geogrided] structures to the following heights: Recommended Maximum Wall Heights 3= [wlo Soil Reinforcement.] CONVEX CURVES STANDARD UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6'-0" COMPAC UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3'-0" ' MINI UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3'-0" STANDARD & MINI COM80 . . . . . .5'-0" [Use 4" shims at tails of Standards.] 1. COMPAC & MINI COMBO . . . . . .3,-0' , . Assumed Parameters ^ - O For Wails Indicated Above: O : BASE SOIL Minimum 2500 psf bearing O v O O ' capacity. [Sandy gravel.] RETAINED SOIL Approximately 320 fric- tion angle. [Sandy gravel.] .~:q~:s:~~~ SURCHARGE No additional surcharge. CONCAVE CURVES [i.e., Slopes, structures, roadways, etc.] DRAINAGE Site run-off diverted, water ; table fluctuation or embankment drain- The elongated tail section proviLles addltional stability age properly considered. ¦ CREATIVE OPTIONS: tor straight walls as the tail piece rests on the unit For taller, more critical applications, the ~ trelow it. combination of KeyStone wall units and Combination of module sizes [i.e., sizes I GRO10VE5 geogrid soil reinforcement allow for larger 8"-4"•8", and any combination thereof]. gravity wall structures capable of walls •Combination of factory or custom pra 0 over 40 feet high. [Refer to GEOGRID duct colors, geometric patterns, horizon- ` :~.,.o CRITERIA.] tal bands, etc. NOTE: If your project involves one or more • Face texture combinations (rockface and of the following... corduroy). , ~15'° •SLOPING BACKFILL [steeper than 1 to 41; 0 SPECIALTIES: •SURCHARGE LOADS; - •HIGH GROUNDWATER TABLE; •Guard Rails, Highway Barriers, Fences, Etc.: [Vertical posts of steel, wood, con- •MULTIPLE TIERS; crete can be placed within the KeyStone 0 0 •WALL BUILT ON SLOPE; retaining wall structure.] ° 0 •LOW SOIL SHEAR STRENGTH < 250; •900 Corners: [Inside and outside.] ` - ° o ...consider it a Critical Structure. •Sound Barriers: [Double wall witr. gravel core fill.] ~ Remove the extenaed tail pieces at the grooves to ra Contact your KeyStone Representative for •Steps: [KeyStone units as tread/riser.] turn the block shape to its 30° sides when building tight dssistanCe. • Water AppliCStions. convex curves. ¦ WATER APPLICATIONS: ~ • KeyStone can effectively be used in water situations such as ponds, creeks, lakes, rivers and run-off channels. Evaluation of water level conditions, flow velocity, backfill soil type and foundation soils are , very important. If a free draining system is maintained with KeyStone wall units and backfill soiis [i.e., crushed rockl the main item of consideration is foundation ' soil and wall base protection. Wave ac- tion and scouring effects should be eval- uated by a qualified hydrological engi- neer. Critical applications may require erosion resistant footing design and rip- ' rap protection. Consult your KeyStone Representative for further details. 3 ~ TM • BASIC PRODUCT INSTALLATION ~ IL E The KeyStone Retaining Wall System was developed with simplicity of construction in mind. The following steps wiil guide you from start to finish. ~ ¦ STEP 1: PREPARATION OF BASE LEVELING PAD h~ Excavate a shallow trench to the designed length and width dimensions for your E KeyStone wall. Provide space behind the KeyStone unit to allow for a granular ~ backfill drainage zone. KeyStone uniis shouid be placed on a 6" leveling pad of com- pacted, well draining granular fill [f.e., sand, 1/2" to 3/4" crushed stone or gravel] at 95% Std. Proctor compaction or equal. Provide additional trench depth for below ~'•~"''l / grade placement of KeyStone units on a ratio of 1" below grade for each 8" of wall sheight above grade. p0 ~ NOTE: When constructing walls less than 3' high, KeyStone units can be placed on firm undisturbed, Inorganic 11~ soils. Drainage zone may vary due to site, soil or engineering requirements. ¦ STEP 2: INSTALLING THE BASE COURSE ~ Install the first course of KeyStone units side by side over the prepared base. Level each unit side to side and front to back. Place the units such that the kidney shaped void is on the bottom surface. Line up pins or back edge of unit for straight wall alignment. Units should touch side point to side point as diagrammed. For layout ' and alignment of curves see information under DESIGN GUIDELINES (page 3). ¦ STEP 3: INSTALLING THE INTERLOCKING PINS Place the reinforced fiberglass pins into the paired holes in each KeyStone unit. Provide pins of correct length for appropriate unit size. Once in place, the pins will allow an automatic setback when installing additional courses as per STEP 5. ¦ STEP 4: INSTALLING BACKFILL & COMPACTION ~ Fill all voids in and between KeyStone units and behind units. This fill should con- sist of 1l2" to 3/4" crushed stone or clean, well draining granular fill. This allows for water drainage and compacts easily. Compact to eliminate potential settlement. I Backfill behind gravel drainage zone using existing soils. [NOTE: Heavy clays or organic soils are not recommended due to water hoiding properties.] Compact to 95% Std. Proctor. Backfill in 8" lifts on a course by course basis. [NOTE: Only L lightweight walk behind mechanical compaction equipment should be used within 3' = of the back of the units.] Upon completion of backfiil and compaction, SWEEP the units to remove small pebbles, debris, etc. so the units rest evenly upon one another. Backfill and compact ` at every 8" course. ¦ STEP 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL COURSES - Place the next course of KeyStone units over the positioned fiberglass pins so it is centered on and bridges two units below in a running bond pattern..Pins should fit in- _ to kidney shaped recesses on bottom of unit. Pull the KeyStone module towards the c- face of the wail until the module makes full contact with both pins. Repeat STEPS 3, 4 and 5. ¦ STEP 6: INSTALLING KEYSTONE CAPS Use KeyStone Cap units to complete your wall. Place the KeyStone Cap over pro- ~ jecting pins on the unit below. Pull forward to the automatic set back position. , Backfill and compact to finish grade. [NOTE: In areas of high public accessibility and vandalism, we recommend a construction adhesive or epoxy cement be used around the perimeter underside of the cap prior to unit placement.] , ~ The above insta(latton guidelines apply to all KeyStone unit sizes. These installation procedures do not take into account geological variations in site and soil conditions and theiefore may require further engineering con- sideration and detail. None of the information enclosed herein should be construed as a construction detail. GEOGRID INSTALLATION (PATENTEDPROCEDURES)*" For taller more critical walls, where geogrid is required to resist greater lateral earth - pressures, use the following steps for installation. ¦ STEP 1: Follow steps 1-4 on PRODUCT ¦ STEP 5:'•' To pretension geogrid, pull ' - INSTALLATION, pinned geogrid taut to eliminate loose folds. ¦ STEP 2 Excavate the reinforced soil Stake or secure back edge of geogrid prior area to the maximum embedment length. to and during backfill and compaction. ¦ STEP 6: Instail next course of KeyStone STEP 3: Cut sections of geogrid off roll retaining wall units. ~ to the specified length. Place geogrid in STEP 7: Proceed to place compacted A":~: proper orientation. [i.e., roll out from wall to- backfill over geogrid in 8" lifts. Provide mini- :~.wards embankment]. Check manufacturers mum 6" soil coverage prior to driving equip- criteria for biaxial or uniaxial geo grids. m e n t o v e r g r i d. A v o i d t r a c k e d o r w h e e l e d STEP 4:• Hook geogrid over KeyStone vehicles directly on grid, or turning on grid. fiberglass pins, assuring a secure connec- ¦ STEP 8: Continue steps 3•7 until retain- ~ tion between unit and geogrid. ing wall is complete. 4 .~....k~..~ u~ U2Z(bJncf BuyLlne 2802 , TM GEOCRID CRITERIA ' ¦ GENERAL CONCEPT ¦ GEOGRID QUANTITY The structural principle of reinforced Geogrid quantity, embedment length soil retaining walls is quite simple. By com- [L], horizontal layer frequency and place- bining KeyStone concrete wall units, geo- ment elevation are increased as loading ~ grid reinforcement and compacted soils conditions exerting forces on the reinforced ~ over the geogrid, a reinforced soil mass is soil zone are affected by the following: ~C created to resist calculated destablizing •Wail height/embankment height [H] forces from lateral earth pressure and sur• •Geogrid strength properties charge loads. Essentially this composite •Shear strength of soii forms a larger gravity wall structure. •Hydrostatic loads ¦ GEOGRID REINFORCEMENT •Surcharge and slopes Geogrids are manufactured synthetic [See CASES A - D] products of high density polyethylene or 0 CASE A. BASIC WALL WITHOtJT SUR- polyester materials, formed or woven into CHARGE a grid like open pattern. With high strength, Level grade at top of wall with no sur- high modulus features, geogrids are effec• charge or slope creating additionai thrust. tively used in horizontal layers to create a ¦ CASE B. CONSTANT SURCHARGE tensile capacity for shear resistance within LOAD the reinforced soil mass. Auto parking lots, truck traffic, buildings ¦ AOVANTAGES or structures affect the geogrid design by 1.Economic benefits due to utilizing ex• Increasing the load condition on the rein- ~ isting site soils in most cases. Saves on forced soii mass. k,,,. ,;5~,h;,ti~ j,k r~;•;,,.,,, , balancing of cut and fill sites and elim- ¦ CASE C. SLOPING HILLSIDE SUR- "~':~'•'~`~'~:~~''"~~~'~''~:~;~~'fi~;ti;~;~ti;;'^;;':~;;;:;:'•'•ti.inates need for select imported backfill CHARGE ' f r; 1L'y4 ti ~'I~ . i~ rq soil. Steeper, longer slopes place greater - • . . ~ 2.Wall builds up at rate of backfill and loads on retaining wall, than CASE B. loads, compaction process. No waiting on shop in most situations. Greater the degree of drawings, forms, steel, or tor concrete to slope = increased geogrid quantities. reach cure strength prior to removing ¦ CASE D. TIERED WALLS forms and installing backfill. Tiered walls must be carefully evalu- 3.Safer construction due to wall and back- ated. Closely spaced tier walls can create fill proceeding up together. No backfilling higher stresses on the lower wall section behind formed wall and embankment. than an equivalent fuli height wall. Design- 4.Flexible vs Rigid System - allows wall to er must determine the pressures exerted handle differential settlement due to by the higher waN tier on ihe lower wall frost, soil consolidation, etc. Distributes when [H ? 2Lj. weight of structure uniformly over larger area. Avoids localized overstress of foun• DRAINAGE DIAGRAM dation soils. Walls can be built without ~ structural footing or base frost protection. O .-r 5.Geogrids are synthetic materials not af- •r fected by external factors evident in ? soils, [i.e, water, micro-organisms, alkali KEYSTONE ;L solizoNEEO ' O( dCld SOIlS]. WALLINING ~ ¦ DESIGN METHODOLOGY SYSTO ~ In evaluating the design for a gravity ~ , tYPe 9eo9rid reinforced soil retainin9 wall CASE A. CASE B. the design engineer analyzes the following BASIC wALL SURCHARGE criteria: 250 psf •SOIL PROPERTIES - Determine repre- 7-777 sentative shear strength parameters [an- gle of internal friction] and moist unit ~ weight for each soil zone. Foundation ~ ' GEOGRiD GEOGRID SoillRetained Embankment SoillRein- forced BackfilllCore and Drainage Fill. ¦ DRAINAGE CONSIDERATIONS: EVSTONE^' NOTE: Values for cohesion in soil are not Most retaining wall failures are caused = J . KEY570NE"' utilized in structural analysis. Qualified by poor drainage, leading to the accumula- ~ Geotechnical Engineer should determine tion of hydrostatic pressure which causes soil properties. a destabilizing force in the reinforced soil •EVALUATE EXTERNAL STABILITY - mass. The four standard modes of failure for ex• Proper design and engineering should ternal stability should be addressed. Slid- consider provision for external and internal ing [1.5 F.S.], Overturning [2.0 F.S.1, Bear• drainage to protect the entire retaining ing Capacity (2.0 F.S.1 and Global Stabil- wall structure. See DRAINAGE DIAGRAM ity [F.S. to be determined by quatified for locations of drainage provisions. CASE C. CASE D. Engineerl. Location 1. BASIC WALL DRAINAGE SLOPE TIERED WALLS •EVALUATE INTERNAL STABILITY - In KeyStone wail naturally drains due to order for the Engineer to address the mortarless yet interlocked system and ~ three modes of internal stability, ( Pullout, drainage zone. No weep holes needed. Tensile Overstress and Localized Stress Location 2. SURFACE RUN•QFF ~ Between Grid Layers), specific geogrid Provide plastic [clay] soil cap or formed manufacturer material properties must swale [soil or concrete] to divert surface GEOGRID be known. drainage. Redirect surface drainaqe by site •Long term allowable design strength. design where possible. KEYSTONE'• •Tensile modulus at low strain levels. Location 3. EMBANKMENT FLOW ; •Service life. Use chimney drain system with outflow E°GR'o .Ability to interlock with soil. pipe at base of embankment to eliminate EYsTON water flow into reinforced soil zone. < Actual design methods, criteria and engfneering analysis are beyond the scope of tnis document. Con• LoCation 4. GROUND WATER FLOW su+c your Keysrone fiepresantafive tor spec;ric Effects of rising ground water can be geogrid engineering analysis, design strengths and OffS@t by using a ground blanket drain product availability. Design of geogrid soil reinforced Zone dfld OUtflOW i e beneath levelin walls shoultl be specifically analyzed by a qualified p p 9 en9ineer. pad and reinforced soil zone. 5 . ,-.x,i.:,__ • a .~z:i+„ ..4. „~'t vi:. ....,r= ' . , . . _ . : a.. F. v n ..:..i'_,... .,'4t urSW.!-'k ~ 1U!;T0T% TM SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES ' KEYSTONE CONCRETE MODULAR RETAINING WALL SECTION 02276 ¦ PART 1: GENERAL x~o~t:~ ._<_m •~z 1.01 DESCRIPTION u p I I A. Work includes fumishing and installing modular B. Place recommended fill behind the retaining block retaining wall units to the lines and grades wall units. designated on the construction drawings and as 2,05 BACKFILL - specified herein. v B. Work includes preparing toundation soil, tur• A. Material shall be insitu soils when approved by ` nishing and fnstalling leveling pad, unit fill and the engineer unless otherwise specified in the backfill to Ne lines and grades designated on drawings. Unsuitable soils for backfill (heavy the construction drawings. clays or organic soils) shall not be used in the C. Furnishing and installing all appurtenant mata backflll or in the reinforced soil mass. ~ r riat5 required tor construction of the retaining 8. Where additlonal fill is required contractor shall wall as shown on the construction drawings. submit sample and specifications to the engi- neer to determine if acceptable. 1.02 RELATED WORK A. Sectlon 02275 - Geogrid Soil Reinforcement. a PART 3: EXECUTION 1.03 flEFERENCE STANDAfiDS A. ASTM C90-85 Hollow Load Bearing Masonry 3.01 EXCAVATION Units. A. Contractor shali excavate to the lines and ' I II B. ASTM C140-75 Sampling and Testing Con- gradas shown on the constructlon drewings. crete Masonry Units. Over axcavation shall not be paid for and C. ASTM C145-85 Solid Load Bearing Concrete replacement with compacted fill andlor wall Masonry Units. system components will Ge required at contrac• 1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLINCi tor expense. Contractor shall be careful not to di A. Contractor shall check the materials upon sturb embankment materials beyond ifnes delivery to assure that proper material has been shown. ' received. 3.02 FOUNDATION SOIL PREPARATION B. Contractor shall prevent excessive mud, wet ce• A. Foundation soil shall be excavated as required ment, epoxy, and like materials which may affix for footing dlmensions shown on the construc• themselves, from coming in contact with the tion drawings, or as directed by the Engineer. - materials. B. Foundation soil shall be examined- by the C. Contractor shall protect the materlals from Engineer to assure that the actual foundation damage. Damaged material shall not be incor- soil strength meets or exceeds assumed design = poreted into the retaining wall structure. strength. Soils not meeting required strength 1.05 SUBMITTALS shall removed and replaced with acceptable m A. Samples of all products used in the work of this C. Over•excavated areas shall be filled with ap- ~ - section. proved compacted backfill material. 8. Latest edition of manufacturers specifications for proposed materials, method of installation 3.03 BASE LEVELING PAD and list of material proposed for use. A. Leveting pad materials shall be placed as shown 1.060 UAL~TY ASSURANCE on the construction drawings, upon undisturbed { A. Soil testing and inspection service for quality insitu soils, to a minimum thickness of 6 inches. control testing during earthwork operations will B. Material shall be compacted so as to provide a be supplied by the owner. level hard surface on which to place the first course of units. Compaction shall be to 95% of ¦ PART 2: PRODUCTS standard proctor tor sand or gravel type mate- 2.01 CONCRETE UNITS rials. For crushed rock, material shall be densely compacted. A. Masonry unite shall be KeyStonem Retaining C. Leveling pad shall be prepared to insure com- 1 Wall Units as manufactured by: plete contact of retaining wall unit with base. D. Concrete wall units shall have a minimum net 28 .leveling pad materials shall be To t~e depths day compressive strength of 3000 psi. The con• and widths shown. Contractor may opt tor using crete shall have a maximum moisture absorptlon reduced depth of sands, gravel or crushed rock of 6 to 8 Ibs/fN. using a concrete topping. Concrete shall be un• C. Exterior dimensions may vary in accordance reinforced and a maximum of 1" to 3" thick. with ASTM C90-85. Standard and Compac ~ units shall have a minimum of 1 square foot tace 3.04 UNIT INSTALLATION area each. Mlni units shall have a minimum 112 A. First course of concrete wall units shall 6e square foot face area each. placed on the base leveling pad. The units shall D. KeyStone Standard units shall provide a mini• be checked for level and alignment. The tirst mum of 150 psf of wall face area. Fill which is course is the most Important to insure accurate ~i contained within the dimensions of the units and acceptable results. ' may be considered as 80% effective weight. B. Insure that units are in full contact with base. E. Units shall have angled sides capable of con- C. Units are placed side by side for full length of cave and convex alignment curves with a wall alignment. Alignment may be done by r minimum radius of 3.5 feet. means of a string Iine or offset from base line. NOTE: Where applicable, for straight walls use D. Install tiberglass connecting pins and flll all ~ ~ ' non-angled straight side cap units. voids at units wilh unit fill material. Tamp fill. F. Units shall be interlocked with non•corrosive E. Sweep all excess material from top of units and fiberglass pins. instali next course. Insure each course is com- G. Units shall be interlocked as to provide a mini- pletely unit filled, backfilled and compacted Z "X mum 114 inch setback per each course of wall prior to proceeding to next course. height. F. Lay up each course insuring that pins protrude NOTE: Where applicable, zero setback or one into adjoining courses above a minimum of one inch setback per course options can be used. inch. Two pins are required per unit. Pult each 2.02 FIBERGIASS CONNECTING PINS unit fonvard, away from the embankment, A. Connecting pins shall be 112 inch diameter ther- against pins in the previous course and backfill moset isopthalic polyester resinl pultruded as the course is completed. Repeat procedure to fiberglass reinforcement rods. the extent of wall height. ` B. Pins shall have a minimum ftexural strength of G. As appropriate where the wall changes eleva• 128,000 psi and short beam shear of 6400 psi, tion, units can be stepped with grade or turned into the embankment with a convex return end. 203 BASE LE"VELING PAD MATERIAL Provide appropriate buried units on compacted A. Material shall consist of compacted sand, leveling pad in area of convex return end. gravel, crushed rock or leveling concrete (non- 3.05 CAP INSTALLATION reinforced) as shown on construction drawing. The compacted leveling pad shall be a minimum A. Place KeyStone Cap units over projecting pins 6 inches thick. When using a non•reinforced from units below. Pull forward to set back posi- _ leveling concrete option, 1' to 3" thick, maintain tion. Back till and compact to finished gratle. the total leveling pad thickness. B. As requirad, provide permanent mechanical con- 2.04 UNIT FILL nection to wall units with construction adhesive ~ • ` or epoxy. Apply adhesive or eDoxy to bottom surA. Fill for units shall be free draining crushed face of cap units and Install on units below. stone, 3l8' to 314', or coarse gravel (no more than 5% shall pass the No. 200 sieve with a max• 3.08 GEOGRID INSTALLATION imum size of 314'). Gradation of the fill shall be A. Follow the requirement8 of Section 02275, _ approved by the Engineer. GEOGRIO SOIL REINFORCEMENT. ' 6 BuyLine 2802 ~ ION TM SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES GEOGRID SOIL REINFORCEMENT SECTION 02275 ¦ PART 1: GENERAL ¦ PART 3: EXECUTION ~ 1.01 DESCRIPTION 3.01 FOUNOATION SOIL PREPARATION A. Work InCludes furnlshinp and Installing p. Foundatlon soil shalt be excavated to the geogrld reinforcament, well flll, and backflll to lines and grades as shown on the construc- ~ the Ilnes and prades designated on the con- tion drawings or as directed by the Engineer. structlon drawings. B. Foundation soil shall be examined by the B. Work Includes furnishing and Installing all appurtenant Engineer to assure that the actual foundation materlals required tor construc- tlon of the geogrid relnforced soll retaining soil strength meets or exceeds assumed design strength. wall as shown on the constructlon drawings. 1.02 RELATED WORK C. Over-excavated areas shall be filled with ap- proved compacted backfill material. - A. Section 02276....... KEYSTONE CONCRETE MODULAR REfAINING WALL. D. Foundation soil shall be Proof rolled p' nor to 1.03 REFERENCE STANDAqDS fill and geogrid placement. } A. See specific geogrid manufacturers reference 3.02 WALL ERECTION ~ standards. A. Wall erection shall be as specified under Sec• 1.04 DELIVERY, STORAQE AND NANDlINO tion:02276 KEYSTONECONCRETE A. Contractor shall check the geogrid upon MODULAF RETAINING WALL. delivery to assure that the proper materlal has 3.03 GEOGRID INSTALLATION IYPICAL WALL SECTION TERMS been received. A. The geogrid soil reinforcement shall be laid MINIMUM AUTOMATIC B. Geogrlds shali be stored above -20°F, horizontaliy on compacted backfill. Connect SEfBACK C. Contractor shell prevent exceasive mud, wet to the concrete wall units by hooking geogridv.•aeacouase 2+' 4 cement, epoxy and flke materlals which may over fiberglass pins. Pull taut, and anchor cavuTNiie- TOPSO1L affix themselves to the grldwork, from coming before backflll is placed on the geogrid. +•n,ew.:wv,•o. ~ (n contact with the geogrid material. D. Rolted geogrld materlal may be Iald flat or B. Slack in the geogrid at the wall unit coaneo- COMVJkCTED stood on end for storage. tions shall be removed. . 4/. REINFORCED C. Geogrid shall be laid at the proper elevatlon BACKFILL 1.05 SUBMITTALS ioNe and orientation as shown on the construction T. J o, Y A. Samples of all products used In the work of drawings or as directed by the Engineer. this sectlon. RETAINED D. Correct orientation roll directlon of the BACKFILL B. Latest edition af manufacturers specifica- ( 1 4v.m'. me ~e Ye tfons for proposed materlals, method af In- geogrid shall be verified by the contractor. = l CRRICAL stallatlon and Ilst of materlal proposed for E. To pretension geogrid, pull pinned geogrld • - FAIIURE Uye, taut to eltmfnete loose folds. Staks or sacure PUNES NEYSTONE^' AN'A YZED 1•~ QUALITY ASSURANCE back edge of geogrid pNor ta end during STANDARD UNiT 4""•~ • GEOGRIO A. Soll testing and inspectlon services for quaHty back(ill and eompactlon. B'M.atB'W.[]VD. , ATfACXED controltestingduringearthworkoperatlonwlll F. Follow manufacturers guidelines relative to TOPSOIL P BER be aupplied by the owner. overlap requirements of uniaxial and biaxial cuss geogrids. ' WNS ' ATUNIT 3.04 FILL PLACEMENT ' . DRAINING ¦ PART 2 PRODUCTS • oruNUUr+ A. Backfill material shall be placed in 8 inch Iffts ME ACTED 2.01 DEFINITIONS and compacted to 95% of Stantlard Proctor. V~m ANn A. Geogrid products shall be hlgh denaity ~v B. Backfill shall be placed, spread, and com- v~qz. ~i1 e ;~~FlU polyethylene expended sheet or polyester pacted in such a manner that minimizes the PEne-VvFan~xk : ~ noAnor+ woven fiber materlals, specifically fabrlcated development of slack or toss of pretension of ~+~~~~-f.~' for use as soll relnforcement. the geogritl. B. Concrete retalning wall units are as detailed C. Only hand•operated compaction equipment on the drawinps and ara specifled under shall be allowed wiihin 3 teet of the back sur- Section:02276 KEYSTONE CONCFiETE face of the KeyStone units. MODULAR RETAINING WALL C. Wall flll is a free draining granular material D. 8ackfill sha!! be placed lrom the wall rearward - used withln the concrete units, into the embankment to inswe that the - D. Backfill is the soil which is used as fill for the 9eogrid remains taut. reinforced soil mass. E. Tracked construction equipment shall not be E. Foundatlon soil Is the Insitu soil. operated directly on the geogrid. A minimum 2.02 QEOORID backfill thickness of 6 inches is required prior A. Geo rld ahall be the to operatfon of tracked vehicles over the 9 type as shown on the geogrid. Turning of tracked vehicles should be drawings having the propeRy raquirements as kept to a minimum to prevent tracks from described within the manufacturers specifica- displacing the fill and damaging the geogrid. tions. 203 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS F. Rubber•tired equipment may pass over the geogrid reinforcement at slow speeds, less A. A manufacturer's product shall be approved than 10 MPH. Sudden braking and sharp turn- by the Engineer prlor to bid opening. ing shall be avoided. ~ ¦ SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: - ~ ~ •Geogrid can be interrupted by periodic ~ penetration of column, pier or footing structures. •Alternatives when site conditions will not a! allow geogrid embedment length. ~ 1.KeyStone can be designed and built as a reinforced masonry unit walL Cores will accept vertical reinforcing and grout. 2.Deadman - tie back anchor option. Reduces or eliminates excavation and ~ backfill requirements. I I' !I 3.Increased wall batter by sloping level- ing pad or footing. [i.e. 8 io 1, 4 to 1 etc. Consult your KeyStone Representative for ~/ti • details. ~ 7 . _ , . , w,..--...:. . ...,,...,:eri~,r • « %r °I , a Y r T ~ ..Y ''.r'~ , . . z _ , w ' ' . ir . . . . . .'t~ ~ ~t ..g1 . n . . _ . . o ~ . :.j . , . . . •-f . L . ' ~ i '.::r _....a::~ ~ . ~~~::J . h . .w TM TI~M'ELESS BEAUTY FOR TH~E LANDSCAP"E ~ R ~_?P ..~~I • . „ _ . r ~ ~ ~,~_!,r,~ •.i , r ~ ~r ~d~~'~ ~ ,In You're on solid ground with a KeyStone Retaining Wall. Carefuliy crafted high-strength conerete rs; modules interl;ocked with reinforced ` fiperglass pins offer maximum durabitity, tirneless beauty and k ~ increased realiestate value. X y 4CeyStone unit' • . . ; a are dramatic in ~olor, texture d form. Good looks without sacnfi'cing performance or structural integrity! 4 KeyStone's patented, flexible ~ > r ~ t' R • f~v~ : : : ~y: {^'~r,?.w~. ~ , system harmonizesi with the demands of yoursite allowing fior ~ °y ' ~ ' ~•~~'j-4'~~f~~rar curves, terraces and wall heights v.` ~y~ ~1 1 }t Ji 4 f~~ ~ F , exceeding 40 feet. A Discover KeyStone's advantages: national product availabifity; choice of unit sizes; fast, easy mortarless i~ installation, permanence; maintenance fjee, non-corrosive, . , . _ =y non-deterioratiing, environmentally ' ' ' ° • a?'' s safe materials,. ~ , ~ . .r VVhether it's a : , : " . f ' i resiclential, -commer- cial, or governmental project, find out why KeyStone Retaining 1Nall ~ }7t Systems is the pceferred choice 1 {.I aeve o ers 'ctects, engineers, : ~ d p d contractors. : - - - j KeyStone the ultimate ehoice. The information contained herein has been compiled by KeyStone Retaining Wall Systems, Inc. and to the tiest of our knowledge. accwately represenls KeySrone product use in the applications which are illusirated. Final determination of the suita6ility of any information or material for Ihe use contemplated . -andits.manner of use is the sole responsibility ot the user. . i WARRANTY KeyStone Retaining Wall Systems. Inc. warrants to its customers that each Unit of the Product, when manufactured strictly in accordance with thespecitications as provided to the licensed Manutacturer, will meet or exceed current ASTM standards on compression strength, andabsorption tor concrete masonry ~ ' i • units for 15 years after it is prop;erly installed. If'a Unit does not meet thiswarranty standard, the customer shalf notify KeyStone. fietainingjWalls. Inc. in-writing. Manufac[urer shall ship to itscustomer, replacement KeyStone...Serving your retaining Units which shalfhe Ihe Manufacturer's sole remedy for breach ot this warranty. Neither the Manufacturer wall needs from coast to eoasi! nor KeyStone sha0, however, have any obligation to install such replacement Units. This warranty shall not apply to any Unit which is damagetl, defective or fails to meet the warranty ` ~ ~ rm~a~tionor standard due to the manner.in which it wasinstalled, any chemicalscoming in contact withthe Unit, Ihe ; ' yf . Call or write toda OC InfO design of the s[ructure in which a Unit is used, or excessive and unforeseen site conditions beyond fl@8f@St Keyst0~1@ DIStFIbUtOG KeySrone Hetaining Wall Systems, Inc.'s control. y , I ' f - - - ' ~ . . ~w ~ . ~ . " •~~il ~j ~ s ~`e; f` ~~r`~` f'i Y ~f1 • ~ ~ 4 4 ~ ~ ~ - ~ ~ . ~ . . . ~ ~ . ` . ' ~ ~ ~p r 1•~~' ~ C • I y 'A,. ~ ~ • , ~ / ~ ~:1 I y . t; , ~ Key,Stone is a registered'[ trademark. AUTHORS AND PRINCIPAL CONTRIBUTORS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 1. Colorado Land Consultants, Inc. ' 8480 East Orchard Road Suite 2000 Englewood, CO 80111 ' Telephone: (303) 770-5600 2. Gateway Development Company ' 2303 East Dartmouth Avenue Englewood, CO 80110 Telephone: (303) 758-8085 3. BBC Research & Consulting 3773 Cherry Creek North Drive, Suite 701 ' Denver, CO 80209-3827 Telephone: (303) 321-2547 ' 4. Krager and Associates, Inc. 4090 Estes Street Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 ' Telephone: (303) 425-0805 5. Dames & Moore 1125 Seventeenth Street Suite 1200 ' Denver, CO 80202 Telephone: (303) ' 6. Koechlein Consulting Engineers 12354 West Alameda Parkway Lakewood, CO 80228 Telephone: (303) 989-1223 7. R. J. Irish Consulting Engineering Geologist, Inc. ' 7101 West Yale Avenue, No. 601 Denver, CO 80227 Telephone: (303) 986-6658 8. Hydro-Triad, Ltd. 12136 West Bayaud Avenue Suite 100 Lakewood, CO 80228 Telephone: (303) 989-8588 ' ' 9. Piper/Architecture, Ltd. P O Box 5560 Avon, CO 81620 ' 10. DHM, Inc. ' 1660 Seventeenth Street Suite 400 Denver, CO 80202 , Telephone: (303) 892-5566 11. Richard P. Arber Associates 55 Madison Street , Suite 755 Denver, CO 80206 ~ Telephone: (303) 393-6363 , ~ , ' ~ ' , , , ' , APPENDIX C ' DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY U.S. !ARMY ENflINElA D18TRICT, SACAAMENTO COflPB Of lNOINlERS 1328 J !TRlET SACRAMENTO, CALIRORNIA 96814•2922 A I rI.r To ATTlNTION QF ~ . January 11, 1994 ' Regulatory 8ection ' Mr. Loren Hettinger Dames & Moore ' 1125 Savante4nth 8troet, Suite 1200 Denver, Colorado 80202-2027 ; Dear Mr. Hettinqer: I em writinq to you reqardinq your December 10, 1993 letter concerning the prcposed Trappnrs Run dovolopment in Vail, ' Colorado. Youz letter concerned a proposed road croe8inq of an ephemeral stream in the northoaat part of the praperty. Mr. Michaal Claffey of this offica doas not r4ca11 a site visit , with r? Mr. 8teve wileon ot the colorado Land Ccnsultants. If the etream in queetion hag a defined bod and bank, then , it is n water of the Unitad States, end any proposal to digchargo dredqed or till material into this stroam would raquire a Departmant of the Army permit undor Section 404 of the ciean Watar Act. The leck of wetlande doag not neqats tha need ior a , permit when a watorcourgo is present. If the road aroesinga ara conetructad as dtscribed with a span of the croek anfl there will not bQ a discharqe of dredqed or fill matarial into the stream or ' adjacent wetlanda, then a Department of the Army permit ia not required. If you havo any turther queativns regardlng this proj4ct, contact Mr. Michael Claffey at (383) 243-1199. cera , i /l . G . MaNur4 iet, Weetern Colorado Requlatory Ot~. ce 402 Rood Avenue, Room 142 Grand Junction, Colorado 81501-2563 ' ¦ Post-It'" brand faz transm{ttal memo 7671 04412" ' , p~ ` Pnon~ ~ , 0. I apt. ' . ' ~ UPPER EAGLE VALLEY CONSOLIDATED SANITATION DISTRICT / 846 FOFEST ROAD • VAtL. COLORADO 81657 (303) 476-7490 • FAX (303) 476-e089 ' January 7, 1994 ' Post-It` brand fax transmittal memo 7671 p of pages To S~e ~,50 i~ From i 1.- w , co. co. Dept. Phone # , Wayne Lorenz Fax it Fax N Richard P. Arber Associates 55 Madison Street, Suite 755 LCl1VC.'.r, \..V 0v0206 , Re: Trapper's Run ' Dear Mr. Lorenz: . This letter is to inform you that the Vail Valley Consolidated ~ Water District (WCWD) has recefved the preliminary plan for the Trapper's Run water system. The plan is currently being reviewed by Merrick Engineers and Architects, as it relates to a hydraulic analysis of the District's water system. , Preliminary results of the analysis indicate the District needs additional storage of at least 360,000 gallons in the West , Vail area, and may be interested in working with the developer to increase the size of the proposed 150,000 gallon storage tank. If you have any questions, please call me at 476-7480. , Sincerely, Dennis Gelvin ' Interim General Manager DG• .sld \admin\deso\wl-trap.ltr , cc: Board of Directors Vail Valley Consolidated Water District _ ' Gayle Grider JAN 1 a ~ 1 . 1 MANApER FOR TME FOLLOWINO WATER DISTRICTS: ARROWHEAD METRO WATER • BEAVER CREEK METRO WATER • BERRY CREEK METRO WATER ~ ~ EAGLE-VAIL METRO WATER • EDWARDS METRO WATER • LAKE CREEK MEADOWS WATER UPPEF EAGLE REGIONAL WATER AUTH071TY • VAIL VALLEY CONSOLIOATED WATEfi ' UPPER EAGLE VALLEY CONSOLIDATED ~ SANITATION DISTRICT 846 FOREST ROAD • VAIL, COLORADO 81657 (303) 416-7480 • FAX (303) 476-d089 August 17, 1993 ~ , ' Mr. Michael J. Nelson Gateway Development, Inc. 2303 East Dartmouth Avenue ~ Englewood, CO 80110 Re: Trappers Run ' 33 Single-Family Units with 33 Caretaker Units Dear Mr. Nelson: ' The Vail Valley Consolidated Water District and Upper Eagle Valley Consolidated Sanitation District will provide domestic water ~ and sewer service to the above-referenced development. The Districts have excess capacity to process domestic water ~ to its constituents at the present time. Accordingly, upon compliance with the Rules and Regulations and the payment of appropriate tap fees, the Districts will provide domestic water and sewer service. Construction of all main line extensions is the , responsibility of the developer; however, all construction drawings must be preapproved by the Districts. ' Sincerely, ~ . T~~QS25L ' Fred S. Haslee Regulations Administrator ' FSH:rcm " ' 1 1 users/rita/vp/fh/Trapper.Ltz MANAOER FOR THE FOLLOWINO WATER DISTFICTS: ~ ARPOWHEAD METRO WATER • BEAVER CREEK METRO WATER • EERRY CREEK McTnO WATER EAGLE•VAIL METRO WATER • ECWAF•^,S METRO WATER • LAKE CRE'cK MEADCWS WATER UP?ER EAGLE REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY • VAtL VALLEY CCNSOLIOATcD WATER r ~ P u I i c S e i c e~ Public Service ~ Company of Colorado P 0 BOX 430 , MINTURN CO 81645-0430 (303) 949-5781 ` August 12,1993 ~ Gateway Development Attn: Mike Nelson ' 2303 East Dartmouth Ave. Englewood, CO 80110 ~ Re: Availability Of Gas Service- Trapers Run Subdivision ' This letter is written to confirm that Public Service Companys gas facilities will be extended to the referenced development. i Upon your request, a cost estimate will be provided for service extension to provide permanent service. , Please feel free to call, 303-262-4057, should you have additional concerns. 4ct y, ll Representative ~ ' ~ , ~ , I HOLY CROSS ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, I NC. ~ 3799 HIGHWAY 82 (303) 945-5491 P.O. DRAWER 2150 (FAX) 945-4081 GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO 81602 , August 25, 1993 ~ . , , Mr. Michael Nelson Gateway Development, Inc. 2303 ,East-,Dartmouth,--Avenue ~ Englewood, Colorado 80110 RE: Trappers Run Subdivision, West Vail - _ , . , . . . Dear Mr.;Nelson: The above mentioned development is within the certificated. ' service area of Holy.Cross Electric Association, Inc. Holy Cross~.-:Electric Association, Inc. has adequate resources to , provide-:;ielectric power to the development,: subject to the tariffs-;rules and regulations on.file. Any power line enlargements; relocations,.and new extensions necessary to deliver:"adequate_power.to and within the development will be ' undertaken;by.Holy:Cross Electric Association, Inc._upon completion._of"'appropriate contractual agreements.. , ~ Please advise when you wish to proceed with the development of the electric,system for this project. ~ Sincerely, HOLY.CROSS ELECTFIC SSO.^.TATIC2:, INC. , Michael Laverty, ~ Engineering Technician , ML:rjm , CC: HCEA, Vail Office W/0#93-13918:52-36:Trappers Ftun ~ i 1 , 1005 97th Street CpMMUNlCATIpNS 4Q ~ Room 670 . Qenver, GO $0202 , September 21, 1993 . ¦ Mike Nelsan ` 2303 E Dartmouth Av Engiewood, co sal I a ' Dear Mr. Ne(son; t Regarding your request concerning the provisfons of telephone service, ! submit the follawing informaticn about Trappers Rurt at Vail, ~ 1. U S West Communfcations, inc. is a supplier far teiephone service in the area, 2. U S West Communications, Inc, is a privata utilities company and as such, is ~ regulated by the Golorado Public Utilities Commission for the lacaf servlces and intra- lata long distance service +t provides. i 3. An estimate of the schedule for ths installation of facifities in the area cannot be given at this tlme, until speci#ic infarmation can be supplled as to telephone faclllties ~ required. Upon reCeipt by U S West Communications, Inc. of the requirements, it may be determined that certain costs will be expected ta be barne by the developer. ~ Please bs advised that as of this wnting, a commitment for providing service cannot be met until studies are completed. These studles wilf, of necessity, be made upon reCeip# by U S West Communications, Inc. of the serviCes and lacations required by ~ the developer or owner. Yours truly, ' ~ Randy S on . U S Wesi Manager ~ ~ ~ , APPENDIX D ~ ~r ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ rr ~¦~r r ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ r r ~ ~ ~ / , O~ ~ ~ ~ O PRELIIVIINARY PLAN SU AL ~AND ~ PACT REPORT ~ ENVIRONM701M ~ ~ ~ ~ September 27, 1993 ~ O~ ~ ~ ' GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT, INC. COLORA.DO LAND CONSULTAN'TS, ING 2303 East Dartmouth Avenue 8480 East Orchard Road, Suite 2000 ~ Englewood, CO 80110 Englewood, CO 80111 (303) 758-8085 (303) 770-5600 , , l ~ ~ , ~ ~ ~ v ~ ~ O PRELIMINARY PLAN SUBM TAf, ~ AND ~ O ENVIRONMENTAL IN*CT REPORT ~ ~ ~ ~ G~ "September 27, 1993 ~ evised December 14, 1993 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ O ~ , ~ GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT COLORADO LAND CON5ULTANTS, INC 2303 East Dartmouth Avenue 8480 East Orchard Road, Suite 2000 Englewood, CO 80110 Englewood, CO 80111 ~ (303) 758-8085 (303) 770-5600 ~ _ - _ - - - ! II ~ !y 6 i' ~ - ~ ~ ~ f ;F. ~ • ~ , 1 • • ~ • . . ~ 4, ~ * ~ / ~ • . 0~. - `Lltt~ • ~na.tat.~.a-c~L ~ ~ 7 ~O 1991 LOOC All rights reserved PRIORITAIRE OL-flagget til Lillehammer 24/2 -92 A ' • ' • • 04-OL-552 Bi. r = 70.341.12 nC9~ 7 is Lillehammer'94 RECEIVED FEB 2 8 1994 55oNOR~E ~ifC^'"~ j .oK E ~ ~ .~'`~p`~ Va,, ~ TaW~ 600kG f ~ ~f~~ . :~~j~~, U ~ , ~,a,~-,~,d,~,.g,~.. ~ o C o J _ . . . . ...~.~3.. .(~~8. ~ • ,4,e~"`~~ • `~'~y^''^ , NORMANNS KUNSTFORLAG A/S, OSLO. TLE 67 58 71 50 G'l Foto Jade Kjetil Rolseth Printed in Norway ~ , VIdA ~ ail°s i ~lo~a~an H ot the Covered Dridge February 24, 1994 Peggy Osterfoss, Mayor Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road Vail, CO. 81657 , Dear Peggy, First and foremost, thank you for this morning's breakfast meeting! I felt it was a very worthwhile event and positive in its energy. I hope that you and the council were pleased with both the overall results and turnout so that more such get-togethers will become a priority. Unfortunately, I fall into the category of those who don't seem to be able to get to your council meetings or hear after the fact of a meeting I would have liked to have attended! I also wanted to take this opportunity to further address one of the issues I raised this morning: the parking structure. Obviously, if a building like the Mountain Haus were to be built today, it would include a parking facility; however more than twenty years ago, this issue was not a pressing one. With one of the village's best locations and other positive attributes, the Mountain Haus has been able to prosper despite the modern day dilemma of being a property without onsite parking. Over the years we have created a very loyal repeat guest base whose input is invaluable each time we evaluate the level of service we extend to our guests. Time and time again, we are queried as to why we do not have an "agreement" with the Town of Vail to make the parking situation more user friendly for our guests and especially for those who are here for seven or more nights. After hearing the complaints over and over again, I wonder "why" we cannot work toaether to send out a user friendly message. Tl:e program cou13 be as simple as cne or all of the following: 1) no extra in and out fees for our guests who are staying seven or more nights. 2) a voucher allowing our guesis a parking discount for multiple day stays.(like lift ticket discounts). 3) allow us to buy gold pass parking for a specific block of parking spaces. In short, some sort of program which would be perceived as a benefit and as an indication that the Mountain Haus and the Town of Vail are working together and value their Vail guests. I am more than willing to devote the time and effort necessary to make a program of this type work successfully. All the Mountain Haus and I need from you and the Council is an indication that you are willing to investigate the possibilities. Mountain Haus 292 East Meadow Drive, Vail, Colorado 81657 • 303/476-2434 • FAX 303/476-3007 For Reservations: 800/237-0922 ~QiI H 0- ~ us ct the Covered Dridge Peggy, I sincerely hope to have the opportunity to discuss this issue with you; and more importantly, I would like to look forward to working out a"test" program for the 1994-95 ski season. Thanks again for hosting this morning's meeting - it was appreciated and great to see so many different segments of the community represented. Thanks also for giving me the floor a few times! My best regards, MOUNTAIN HAUS Christine Werner Director of Sales and Marketing ~ ~rc, ~ / U i ~ , ~ ; I Mountain Haus 292 East Meadow Drive, Vail, Colorado 81657 • 303/476-2434 • FAX 303/476-3007 For Reservaltions: 800/237-0922 i . I , RECEIvEo FEe 2 s Dr. Robert E. Baker s y 6~~ 3950 No. Frontage Rd E. # 22 Vail, CO, 81657 cfa,7 bul February 25, 1994 Mr. Robert McLaurin, Town Manager ~ 75 South Frontage Road West Vail, Colorado, 81657 _ ~ Dear Mr. McLaurin, , A belated "Welcome" to Vail. I am pleased to know that you came to Vail highly regarded by friends in Jackson. I hope that your time in Vail is productive and happy. Vail is a very nice and special place. This letter, however, is to ask you -to take the time to study a Iong lasting situation that has been extremely poorly handled by the last town manager and acting town manager. We live in East Vail on the North Frontage Road east of the 180 Exit off I-70. You might ask Mayor Osterfoss for the exa.ct location if you aren't sure since she is a townhome owner in this complex called "The Falls at Vail". About two years ago I attended a Tuesday night council meeting where the "public" is invited to speak. My thrust was (and still is) that the exit area, where signage encourages travelers on westbound I-70 to exit, looked like the gardens of the moon and had no protection at the bus stop. Since then there has been some improvement with some grading, tree planting, imgation that includes trees planted by our association, and one large pothole filled, but that is about it. That night the town manager, Ron Philips, was very angry with me, but ended up with assuring me of two items. The area would be improved and the bus shelter would be in place "in the spring". of 1992. I was satisfied and believed him. I did not respond to his anger. The council members checked their navels. BUT, very little was done. I am unable to remember the excuses I received from my calls. About a year ago Mr.. Philips was fired which was OK with me. Mr. Grafei became acting town manager. I again appeazed at a Tuesday night "public" meeting in Mazch, 1993. I will never again attend such a meeting, for I have learned the council had as its theme to put any problem back on the person who is asking the council to act responsibly. ; ~ , -2- However, I received, to my surprise, a letter (enclosed) from Mr. Grafel explaining when at least the bus stop shelter would be installed soon and a parking lot constructed on the South Frontage Road between the East Vail Market and the 180 exit.. This parking lot, located nowhere and used mostly by "Vans to Vail", was completed, but as you can see in his letter, due to what I deem incompetency and lack of foresight and planning, the people, workers, renters etc. living in the Falls are still standing out in the cold. Interesting is that at least two such shelters I know of have been removed and replaced with new ones in the past few months, We would be more than delighted to have had one of the old ones at our bus stop. I wonder where they are? It would take only a couple of hours to make use of them and make our people extremely happy and dry. Personally, I bought a new car to add to the traffic and parking and pollution and will not use a shelter now, even if one is constructed, I have compassion for those folks I see standing in the rain and snow. I know that the previous Town Council could care less about the East Vail entrance into Vail. I have hopes that the current new members (who will receive copies of this material) will exercise needed responsibility to see that the Public Works Department functions as it promised and should. It is to be hoped that you will see to it thht these promises, though made by others, will be taken care of. . It would also be much better looking and functioning entrance to Vail. I hope that you can be the leader I have been told you are. Here is a chance to fix something that is not right. Thanks. I'll be looking for action, not more promises. Good luck. Sincerely, Robert E. Baker f . i , : 4VAIL TOWN O75 South Frontage Road O,fj`'ice of the Town Manager Yail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2105 / FAX 303-479-2157 May 4, 1993 Mr, Robert Baker P. 0. Box 3087 Vail, CO 81658 Re: Truck Noise and Bus Stop Dear Mr. Baker: I wanted to personally respond to you about your concerns cn the I- 70 noise caused by truckers using their "Jake Brakes" and, trie East Vail Interchange bus stop. First the noise issue. We've contacted the Colorado Departmert of Transportation (CDOT) regarding the noise caused by truckers coming off of Vail Pass too fast. We've requested that they c~:ange the truck speed limit and to add a sign to the affect that tre use of "Jake Brakes" is prohibited through Vail. The rationale we used for these requests were based or_ the cause;'effect notion that; the posted speed limits caused the truckers to go too fast; which then forced them to have to use their engine brakes; the resulting noise then exceeded tre '_imits of our noise ordinance; and this should be prohibited. CDOT's response, succinctly stated, WdS, th2 eX1SLlI1g speed '_iiTii.tS or. I-70 through Vail and e'specially for truck traffic were established using national standards. TY:ere was no justif'Lcation to adjust the truck speed limits for safety reasons. CDOT also would not allow any signage that prohibited the use of vehicle safety equipment (i.e. engine brakes). They did say thaL they would conduct a speed study of the area, and they would allow a sign notifying drivers of the existing noise ordinance if we requested it. My experience with this type of informational signage is that it is ineffectual and it will not be requesLed. Regarding the bus stop. We are constructing very soon a paved parking lot on the south side of the interchange at the large curve on Bighorn Road, and we will be installing a covered bus she'_ter on the north side of the interchange in the vicinity of the exisLing . i Mr. Robert Baker May 4, 1993 Page 2 telephone location. These should be completed this construction season. Greg Hall, the acting Public Works Director can give' you specific scheduling information. His phone number is 479-2158. I hope this helps. If it doesn't, please give me a call at 479- 2105. Sincerely, Larr E. Gr fel ; Acting Town Manager , xc: Greg Hall, Public works and Transportation j i j - . . , , Dr. Robert E. Baker 3950 No. Frontage Rd E. # 22 : Vail, CO, 81657-4795 ' May 20, 1993 Mr. Larry E. Grafel ~ Acting Town Manager . Town of Vail 75 So. Frontage Road Vail, CO, 81657 , Dear Mr. Grafel, Having been out of town, I just read your letter of May 4. I do appreciate this letter because it is the first response of any kind I have received over the years since my appearing at town council meetings, calling or writing Ron Phillips. Driving into town on Monday, my wife noriced a sign just before the three 65 M.P.H. sign stating some#hing about the noise ordinance. I was surprised and delighted, for if it works for one truck and it is quiet at three in the morning, it is worth it. Your letter stated that such a sign " will not be requested". I am-once again confused by communications, or lack thereot but I like the sign very much. My question, which I intend to ask elsewhere, is: "Why does a truck need engine brakes if the speed limit is posted and approved at 65 M.P.H.?" The construction work you have outiined for this season is what Ron Phillips told me would happen one year ago. It is much desired and long overdue. If the work is scheduled and is completed, it will remove some of my dissatisfaction with the powers that be.' Before I celebrate, I'll see what happens. . I had a telephone conversation with Mayor Peggy a couple of weeks ago wherein I said that I did feel badly that I expressed my dissatisfaction about these subjects - and others - in the manner l did. I do not plan to be at any future town meetings because they are so frustrating for me. It is sad that it took emotions to get attention. I can only hope that the people in charge will try to accomplish the maximum of what elected and appointed officials are expected to do for their constituents, regardless of the complications or difficulties. Thanks again for your letter. Good luck to you and to Greg Hall! Sincerely, ; Robert E. Baker ~ I ' 1 r '{L• _ \ { • l ~ THE FALLS AT VAIL 3950 North Frontage Road East # 22 ' . Vail, Colorado, 81657 Robert E. Baker, Pres. September l, 1993 Larry E. Grafel, Acting Town Manager Town of Vail ~ 75 So. Frontage Road Vail, Colorado, 81657 Dear Mr. Crrafel, Just a note to let you know the "Falls at Vail Townhouse Association" appreciates very much the irrigation system that is supporting our tree planting in the berm between our complex and the Pitkin Trail Parking Lot. The trees seem to be doing very well, which I don't think would be the case without ttie irrigation system. As we close out our construction season, I am very concerned that the damage to the road at the manhole near the "East Vail Telephone" remains ignored. Your letter of May 4 stated that "We are constructing very soon a paved parking lot on the south side of the interchange etc". This work seems to have just begun. If this is very soon, then I don't see how it will be possible to construct the covered bus shelter by the telephone. This will be a terrible disappointment if it,is not completed before winter. As you know, this construction was promised to be completed by Ron Phillips by June 15, 1992. Please complete this promised construction this season. We have been put off too long as it is. If you care to discuss this with me, please call. 476 0097, best time after 5 P.M. any weekday. Don't let me down. I have promised this project to a lot of people. ~incerel , ( Robert E. Baker ~ ~ , ;I . ,y TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road , Department of Public Works/Transportation , vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-21 S8/FAX 303-479-2166 ' September 20, 1993 Dr. Robert Baker 3950 N. Frontage Rd. E. #22 Vail, CO 81657 , Dear Dr. Baker, First of all, I would like to apologize for the delay in responding to the various concerns outlined in your letters to Larry Grafel. I understand your frustration and confusion, therefore please allow me to address these issues." . Earlier in the year, the Colorado Department of Transportatien (CDOT) denied our request to install "noise ordinance" signs within : the Vail Town limits. Larry then relayed this information on to you. Without informing the Town of their change in plans, CDOT . installed the noise ordinance signs in May. Like yourself, the ' Town was quite baffled to see these signs installed after being notified our request would not be considered. Although miscommunicated, we are pleased with CDOT for allowir.g this signage. TLJ u~Ve- oi "Janc uY'd1Cej" persists in being a controversial issue and one that the Town of Vail staff continues to address. In an effort to answer your question,;trucks which normally do not travel in the mountains are not equipped with "jake brakes", but this safety feature is added to trailer trucks which routinely travel on mountain passes. Utilizing engine compression, the jake brake safely controls the speed ~ without excessive braking and : overheating, the main cause of runaway trucks. Although the noise . is offensive, the "jake brake." is,a safeguard for the trucking industry, especially when dealing with hazardous materials. ~ . LETTER TO DR. ROBERT BAKER : September 20, 1993 Page 2 Also brought up in your correspondence with Larry were some roadwork issues which needed to be addressed. The roadwork consisted of a stop sign repair and pothole patch at Bighorn Road and East Vail Interchange. Town crews temporarily repaired the stop sign for CDOT and several permanent repairs were made to some of the pothole areas in July. The Town anticipated starting the Second Phase of the East Vail Landscaping Project earlier this spring. Improvements include a paved parking lot, road enhancements, and additional landscaping. This project was put on hold until CDOT issued the necessary permits to allow the Town to-begin work. These permits were obtained last month and as you are already aware, construction has . begun and is scheduled to be completed by ski season. Phase Three of the East Vail Landscaping Project includes improvements to the "East Vail Telephone" area. We apologize for not being able to resolve this issue in the timely manner you may have been promised on the Town's part. There are many issues to be resolved before any structure is constructed at this site. Before a bus shelter is constructed at a particular site, certain criteria must be met (ie. ridership levels, safety considerations, etc.). From our observations, this area serves primarily as a public information center rather than a bus shelter. Proposed improvements include fabricating a"shelter" which will enclose the phone and provide public information and replace the gravel surface with pavement. These improvements are subject to CDOT and Town Review Board approvals. The Town is currently investigating with CDOT methods of providing adequate electricity to safely illuminate the area. We anticipate Phase Three to occur in 1994. Town crews will temporarily repair the damaged area near the manhole for CDOT, and inform them of the unsafe condition of their road surface. During the summer construction, season, the Department of Public Work's manages a substantial; amount of capital projects in _ conjunction with trying to keep on top of a year's worth of maintenance issues. We understand your frustrations and assure you that we strive for excellence and timeliness in the work we perform. ; i we appreciate you taking the time to express your concerns and to ask questions regarding the services we provide to the community. I will plan to call you soon to,discuss the issue of the bus stop. If I don't reach you in a short' time frame, please don't hesitate to contact me at 479-2160. i Sincerely, ~ G eg Ha , Acting Director Department Public works/Transportation cc: Larry Grafel, Acting Town~Manager Peggy Osterfoss, Mayor, Town of Vail a r', Dr. Robert E. Baker 3950 No. Frontage Rd E. # 22 , Vail, CO, 81657 - September 22, 1993 Greg Hall, Acting Director ~ Department Public Works/Transportation ~ Town of Vail ; 75 South Frontage Road ~ Vail, C0, 81657 Dear Mr. Hall, I have your letter of September 20,1993.. It is unacceptable. History is being rewritten all over this country, and your letter is doing the same. My letter from Mr Grafel dated May 4 concerning signs states that " My experience with this type of informational signage is that it is inneffectual and it will not be requested." You people do not know what is going on, but in spite of this, I am happy with the signs and feel that they have improved the noise situation somewhat. Anthing is a help. I have read your paragraph on "Jake brakes". I have understood the use of these brakes for years. Your stating that the " jake brake safely controls the speed without excessive braking and overheating, the main cause of runaway trucks." I disagree. The main cause of runaway trucks is unskilled drivers. But that is neither here nor there. How you can miss the point is fascinating. Perhaps you have never driven down firom Vail Pass on 1-70 Should you do so, please notice that after a reasonable speed control, where I . would.go along with the use of Jake brakes, suddenly there are three signs stating the speed limit is 65 mph. Soon thereafter is the last incline toward Exit 180. The point is that if the speed limit is 65 mph, no one needs a jake brake for safety or any other reason any more. As it is, those lousy drivers who hit the last incline with brakes "on" leave them on while accelerating thus creating a great amount of excess noise. Solution: have the DOT put the 65 mph signs West of the 180 exit. I If you must explain something to me, please explain why the need for jake brakes in a 65 mph zone. I ~ i , . ! . ' 2 Regarding the "Phase Three". There is not one of the listed items that are preventing construction that was not forseeable two years ago, certainly only a lack of desire and incompetence has allowed the actual dela.y to exist. Please explain to me why the requirements have not been done long ago in preparation for this project. I consider your answer inadequate, merely b.s., and a typical avoidance of doing one's job. As a taxpayer and citizen of this town I regard the inadequacy of the method of handling this : project as totally unacceptable, and I intend to do what I can to have you all join Ron Phillips. ' I will not live long enough to see done what was promised me in March of 1992. Call me if you wish, but history has shown me that I will not plan on anything that you say to happen. Such a disappointment; If I were you, I would start tomorrow to resolve this mess right now, quit all the ducking around, perhaps work a few nights and weekends, and do the right thing, and get this project done. No excuses are acceptable, only action counts with me from now on. You and your department should be ashamed of yourselves. , Most sincerely, Robert E. Baker , , , . ~ ~ ~ - I I xc F Board Mem s: ,Citizens for .Balaneed Transportation Alison Puwers, President Supportins the implementatirni of a mulfi-moAal alternatisr transportetion systcrni Laurel Thompson, Vice Pres., Secty. for the Denrxr Metropolitan Resiorf and Colorado Front Range Communities" Brant Liebman, Treasurer Edwazd "Tico" Embury, Chairman Founded June 19,1989 ! Edie Bryan Alex Drummond P.O. Box 8623 Denver, CO 80201-8623 (303) 665-3551 (303) g3+ M5 Fax 355 S"r. Dan Ridgeway February 15, 1994 To: County Commissioners, Local Elected Officials, and Administrative and Managerial Officers of County and Local Governments of Colorado. From: Citizens for Balanced Transportation (CBT), a volunteer citizen tranportation advocacy group. Re: An open letter on a fundraising proposal to address statewide road surface conditions and alternative transportation services. Ladies and Gentlemen: CBT is preparing a proposal to raise new transportation funds by means of a sales tax on motor fuels. Our proposal would have no effect on the collAction, use or distribotion of HUTF or nthor exict.ing fi.incls. ?'hs nAw revenues would be equitably distributed statewide. , We feel that it is necessary for us to bring this proposal to the ballot in November because, at this time, it appears there is no intention within state government to address transportation funding needs this year. Given the rapidly deteriorating quality of road surface conditions statewide, the general lack of funds for regional and special needs mobility services statewide, and the continuing decline of air quality in too many of our cities and towns, we believe that any further delay is unwise, and will only increase costs in the future. Additionally, we are concerned that other efforts underway to develop new funds, which will be brought to the voters for approval no sooner than 1995, will be unnecessarily and prohibitively expe,nsive and may well be rejected, further delaying needed funds for improvements. The immediate action we are proposing is fully warranted. Consider the following: Statewide road surface in the noor cateaorv has increased 350% in the last six vears alone. It has grown from 18% in poor condition in 1987, to the present 1993 level of 63% in poor condition (CDOT figures), see, Denver Post article, and graph, attached. Particulate matter (PM10) the pollutant most iniuriaus to health is worsening in numerous areas all across Colorado not iust Denver. Caused more by vehicle travel stirring up dust than by vehicle emissions, roadbuilding to combat carbon monoxide caused by congestion has made it worse. Only alternative modes will eliminate both these air pollutants. Colorado is one of onlv six states which spends no state funds on public transit. The need for new state funds to meet growing demand is greater than ever in rural areas as declining populations age, medical services are lost, and local funds for special transit services are exhausted. . Other efforts to address these problems forsee a need to raise as much as $500 million more - annuallv By contrast, the entire CDOT budget for fiscal year '93, including all state, federal, and local matching funds was $529.4 million. Half or more af the new money will be for the enormous proposed expansion of the Denver metro area highway system. ~o ~ 0.w~OmM.TWeVpw . ~ g a Our strategy is different. Instead of building new lane miles to add capacitY to a roadway network, urban areas would reqain capacitv within it, by diverting vehicle trips to alternative mode systems. HUTF revenue would go farther statewide, by shifting demand for construction capital in urban/poor air quality areas to new revenues. We propose that most of the revenues used to build the alternative mode systems, needed to solve poor air quality, would be raised by a local motor fuels sales tax. This would add capacity without new lane miles, give us more transportation options, and would restore clean air and keep it clean. Neutralizing the historically insatiable and growing demand for highway dollars in the urban areas, particularly the Denver metro area, is the key to creating manageable statewide transportation funding. It will require the new source of revenue in our proposal, used to build new systems, that will make better use of existing revenues and minimize future revenue needs. Accordinaly, our proposal would provide funding for surface condition maintainence of existing roads, streets and highways statewide. Yt will also provide funding to start development of alternative transportation systems and services statewide and will supplement local funds in small population areas. This second category includes development and preservation of new and existing rail service for commerce, and passenger and tourist related services, as well as some funding for new urban rail mass transit. It also includes bus/van services for general regional mobility needs, and for the needs of the elderly and persons with disabilities, as well as the full range of bike, pedestrian and equestrian trails for commuter and recreational needs statewide, in short, all travel modes and programs not eligible for HUTF funds. We have incorporated comments and concerns expressed to us by County Commissioners and administrators, local elected officials and advocacy groups. We are presently Horking with a group of staff at the Department of Transportation to address technical concerns or needs of the Department. On February 17, the proposal will be presented to the Transportation Commissioners of the Department of Transportation at their regular monthly meeting. We will be asking the Commission to consult with C8T to further develop the proposal for final consideration at their March meeting. We will request that they then recommend to the legislature that the proposal be referred by the legislature to the baiiot Tor Lhe voters' approvai at the November generai election. We are enclosing a surrmary and will be forwarding a proposal document for your consideration within the next ten days. We would be most willing to meet with you to discuss it. It is our hope that you will support our proposal and that you will write your legislators and Transportation Commissioner urging that the proposal be put on the ballot at the November general election. We would appreciate a copy of any such recommendations. Any comments or questions may be addressed to us c/o myself, Tico Embury, board chairman, CBT; 1915 S. Bryant St.; Denver, Co. 80219; (303) 934-1415, Fax, (303) 355-3446. Sincerel~Q~ 1. Tico Embury, chairman, Cit zens for Balanced Transportation ~ r • SUMMARY OF MOTOR FUELS SALES TAX PROPOSAL a solution to critical transportation needs within Colorado This proposal was prepared by Citizens for Balanced Transportation. Comments or questions may be sent to, PO Box 8623; Denver, Co. 80201-8623 or by telephone at (303) 934-1415, FAX (303) 355-3446 SUMMARY - Motor Fuels Sales Tax Proposal It is proposed: - that the statutory exemption of the purchase of motor fuels from sales tax be eliminated; - that the Colorado Constitution be amended to impose a state sales tax on the sale of motor fuels for use on roads and highways and to permit local motor fuels sales taxes. - that the Colorado Constitution be.amended to dedicate any revenues from sales taxes imposed on the sale of motor fuels sold for use on roads and highways, to transportation purposes; - that by statute, the state sales tax would be 4%; - that government and public agencies would be exempt from any sales tax on fuel used for their acti"vities; - that revenues from the state motoc fuels sales tax be constitutionally dedicated for use within the state, 40% to provide for the maintainence of the surface condition of streets; roads and highways and 60% to provide for the development of alternative mode transportation systems in cities and towns, and regional and special needs mobility services; - that any governmental or legal entity with power to levy sales tax may also levy sales tax on motor fuels, providing the revenues are used for transportation related purposes; - that all revenues from any local sales tax on motor fuels remain wholly within the use and control of the entity levying the tax; - that the state revenues would be distributed in an equitable manner to supplement revenues raised in jurisdictions with small population unable to raise sufficient monies for their needs from local revenues alone; - that any area with air quality problem must impose a local sales tax nd dedicate the revenues to restore air quality before they can receive any share of state sales tax revenues for surface maintainence; - that any local taxes raised within an area without an air quality problem can be used by that local area for any transportation purposes, providing they don't cause or contribute to air quality violations; - jurisdictions with no air quality problems can trade surplus alternative funds with other jurisciictions for surplus NUir funcis; - that the amendment to the state constitution would permit all monies collected by sales tax on motor fuels to be fully expended, any other constitutional provision to the contrary notwithstanding, although voters would still have to be approve all taxes; - that sales tax revenues spent for,alternative modes and services would be used to fund projects identified,within the statewide transportation planning process and would be equitably distributed within that process; - that state sales tax revenues for,surface condition maintainence would be equitably apportioned between transportation planning regions, except . for the requirements applied to jurisdictions with air quality problems. - that adjacent counties, or adjacent portions thereof, could combine to form regional transportation distri'cts. y SURFACE CONDITION (1987-1992) : State Highway System 100 21% 23% 32% 80 42% 42% 41% 60 T 63% 40 pooiC. I 20 0 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 `93 ~ Poor Fair ~ Good , 'i ~ Nlednesday. Fabruary 1594 TiiL• I)FNVEIt P06T - - Wcdnesdav, Fcbruary 9. 1994 1 Colorado roads t State s roads ~ in poor C OI1C~1t1011 in bad shn"e, I ROAOS trom Pa~ e 1B Pcrcent Registered vehicles in 3 Culorado rose 11 percent over the percent of Culorado's highways last six years. OII~cigC Cav have exceeded their expected li(e in the metropelitan area, motor• ?J span of 20 years. ists now drice 41 miltion miles a Davc Pampu o[ the Denver Re• day; b,r' the year 2015, thcy are Repair funds fall far short gional Council of (;uvernments projecied lo drive 63.1 million said his gruup has idenlf(ied trans- milcs a day. By Bob Unruh portalion needs in the metto area Dan ifopkins of the state DOT n55oGatee vra5s wraer alone totaling more than $11 bil- said the limited .,mounl of money Nearly lwo-thirds uf Colorado's roads are in lion by the year 2015. Currenl rev- available to address the roads poor condition, and the stale has only a frac- enue sources will provide only E4 problem is the result of a number tion ot the tnoney needed to rebuild them. Col- billion to $5 billion, he said. of tactors, including ]ower Ievels urado Aepartment o[ Transportalion officials "Obviously, needs~f e'we're ve gototogind gasuline1taxiSrevenucs dbecauseclining said. I Some o(ficials say a statewide tax increase the revenue somewhere." he said. newer cars use less tucl. Aill Neai, state transportation Hopkins said in a six•year pcriod may be the ans~scr.` commissioner tor northern Colora• ending in 1591, (:olorado got $1.43 A state highway department assessmcnt o[ do, said statc ot(icials are trying to blllion in tederal highway moncy, the problcm, which ~s to be released t~ the Col• Eind support for a tax increase but in the current period that is es- orado Legislature soon, was obtained by The next year or in 1996 that would pected to drop to $1.31 billion. Associated I'ress. raisc up to $500 million annually. Fedcral money used to makc up lts conclusions Acere not comforting. A chart "The feds aren't going to bail us 55 percent of the slate's highway K~hose diverging lines resembled the jaws ot a I out," said Ray Chamberlain, out- budget but for fiscal ycar 1995, yawning alligator illustrated the growing oin executive director of the which beBins tl~is summer, the ted- chasm between how rnuch moncy is needed to ~tate transportalion department. eral share has droppeJ to 40 per- build, repair and maintain the 9,160 miles ot l...~ra~~rtation has got to be on cent, Hopkins said. state higl~ways in Culorado, and what can be the ballot for a signiticant in- State revenues for hiqhways arc done with available funds. creasc in revenues." nbt keeping pace, eittier. Ten years The state highway assessment says about 75 getween 1987 and 1993, Colora• ago, Colorado spent 12 percent of du's populalion rose 3.7 percent its budget on highways; now it's Please see ROADS on 6B and vchicle rtiiles lraveled rose 9 down to undcr 7 percent. J • , M~~V LAP_N GJd WEti7T MEADOVV .6"i11.L V.Ci VAX.I.e, LQA1oR.CF..LO 81657 303-476-5531 .CC.1.6A Os: PdLone F'ebZ'L1Sry 16, 1994 KE.',T.[%2Et.rZ P. Aflc'3ITf.S BOX JIIJ Av'O%2 , Cp.Z G7rc3.d0 81620 D@a.Y' M]C' . AC2amS , Thank you for taking the ti,uee to wrste me. Constructzve iaa.put is a.Zvrays heZpful and we2comeaT. I am against: the sale of ha.ndgixns and a,ssau.~ t: weapans ars Va,i.I prec.isely because tla.ere gresent2y is not a pxobZem. It .is better ta a.ntici.pate a,probSem rather thazz react to act. .A.Zso, once it becomes a,proble.azt, ,it as therz more dxfficu.Zt ,po1 iti cal.t y to eI amana te harad,guns and assaxalt rareapons. Washington, D. C., New Y'ork, Ch,ieago and Denveg, ta rsame on1y a ferar cxties, have bee.n uazabl e to ban the sa1 e of handguns and assaultweagorzs ew-en t,hou,gh they are ccans.idered a majar part of the c.rs.me gro.kaae.m. I, a.Isop qca.i te fra.nkly do zaot, un, derstarad the ,pazr,pose vf Iaand,gun.s and assauZ t weapons. T.Pte stat.istics indacate to Aee that hatndguns create m.ore problesres for their araners tha.ra aray proteeti.on they migla.t receave. Assault wea,pons appear to be anly for the use of crimina.Z s . 2 aaso disa,gree wit.t2 your comment that I am trying to .£a.ae a ,probZem tha t does not n eed to be .fa.xed o Va olence in Aazzera ca i s a prob.Z ern, and aZth.augh Vai1 encamgasses,a ver,y smalZ axaa, I am hoping that we carry some inf2ue,iace because af the anan,gr ,po.Zitical and business Ieaders that vacation here. i Tn adc3ataon, I feel t.Fxat ma.ny P,eopZe '~r~.sit az2q~` l.ive ixa "f~laal ,~ecaa~se of t.ta,e safe enviro.xameaat t,Ia.at we ma.is2~aiaa here. riTeaporss and vacat.io:ras seeare to me to be incamioatable. Sincerely, Merv Lapein I Mayo.r .P'ro .Z`em ; P. S. Neither the Ma,yor .rla.ri Mayor Pra Tem are e.2ected by the populace, but ax-e electea by tIxe seven cauncil persons. The Mayor Pro Tem runs the council meetgngs when the mayar is abseast. " RECEIWEu rco ~ Ij W4 February 8, 1994 , Office of the Mayar Pro Tem Merv Lapin 75 South Frantage Road Vail, CO 81657 ' Dear Sir I am writing mereIy as a citizen who is concerned with needless governmental intrusion upon our citizeas constttutional rights, indEed, I am deeply concerned with any governmental intrusion into the freedoms of individuals. Let me begin by saying that I do nat expect or need a repiy to this missive as I am not a permanent resident and consequentlp am not a vote whom you need to be conce'med with loosing. I was reading in the Vai1 Daiiy the other day that your office is cansidering placing restrictions on the sale of firearms in the Vail region. This confuses me as the paper indicated that there is nat a real problem with viotence in the, area. What point is there for. govearnment to fix a problem which does nat exist? T'his sounds like a massive intrusion inta the lives oF your citizens without a campelling government purpose by 'a mayor who perhaps was not even elected, if i read tlte meaning of Pro Tempore correctly, As a lawyer I can confidently sa'y that the legal teat for any intrusion upon a fundarnental right af a citizea, such as the right to own firearms, is that of a compelling purpose, not mereIy a rational basis. Lest you think I am categoricaily against gun control let rne . say that I am not a member of any national organization on this issue, nor do L oppose the restriction of the saie of firearms in cities such as t+1ew York and Washingtan D.C. which have demonstrated extreme problems and edmpelling reasons to do sometking abont them, although history has shown that such restrictions &ave done absolutely - no goad. The Vail valley, however, cloes not have the avrxs of prablems which those ciries face; furtherniare, as a rural region, there is a rational reason for viewing firearms as a necessary tool which can be used for a range of non violent purposes. 1, for examples am a private pilot, and have xaken the advice of the Aircraft Pilot and Owners Association Uy placing a: firearm in my pilot emergency kit, along with a range of suryival equYpment, as a firearm is an indispensabie tool which can be used for auditory signaling, as we1l as self defense, and food gathering. It strikes me that manny people in this area who may often trek out into the wilderness on. foot, snowshQe, and snowtnobile might have similar valid functions for firearms which your restnciions might intrude upon. It may :be a cliche, however, T feel that a gr.ea,t deal af wisdom can be discovered in cliches: why fix something unless it is broken? Kenneth P. Adams._ P.O. Box 3115 Avon, CO 81620 u TOWN OF YAIL ~ 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 FAX 303-479-2157 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 1994 Contact: Mayor Peggy Osterfoss, 476-0503 TOWN OFFiC1ALS TO EXPLORE 1MPACT OF PROPOSED VA EXPANSION (Vail)-- i he Town of Vail wi!I spend approximately the next 12 months studying the impact of a long-awaited expansion proposed by Vail Associates Inc. Discussions will begin in earnest fo{lowing a presentation in late March to the Vail Town Council. The eight-year-cld plan, known as "Category III," has been filed with the U.S. Forest Service, formally initiating VA's request to add ski terrain south of the existing Back Bowis. The town will work in conjunction with a"scoping" and input process outlined by the U.S. Forest Service. Vaii Mayor Peggy Osterfoss said the Forest Service will be looking to the town for comment on the proposal. If approved, the expansion wou(d boost Vail's inventory of skiable terrain from 4,000 to 5,000 acres, a 25 percent increase. "This is an issue that directly relates to the potential for growth as we(I as our continued economic vitality," Osterfoss said. "We want to maintain our ability to balance growth, economics and other quality environment and quality of experience issues." Impacts on transportation, parking, local housing, loading and delivery systems, and the redevelopment of Lionshead and Gol~den Peak are of primary interest to the town. ' (more) VA Expansion/Add 1 , , . Representatives from the to.wn and Vail Associates have been meeting cooperatively since June to discuss a common vision for Vail and other strategic planning issues. Part of that vision, says Osterfoss, is a desire to offer consistent and quality guest experiences throughout town and on the mountain. She said the next step is to work together toward implementation regardless of the status of Category III. A schedule for public input opportunities will be forthcoming. # # # 4VAILL TOWN O75 South Frontage Road Yail, Colorado 81657 - 303-479-2100. FAX 303-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY February 23, 1994 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn TOV Cori-mmunity Relations 479-2115 • VAIL TOWN COUtvCIL HIGHLIGHTS FROM FEB. 22 , Work Session Briefs --Town of Vail MissionNisionJGoa!s The council completed a working draft of the document. The next step will be to review priorities associated with goal ob;ectives. Uitimately, the council wili adopt the mission/vision/goals in ttie form o# a reso!uiior. --Prohibition of Retail Sales of Handguns andlor Restrictions Rzgarding Carrying the Use of Weapons The council heard a presentation from Town P.ttorney Tom Moorhead, Police Chief Ken Hughey and Municipa! Juage Buck Afien regarding Councilman Merv Lapin's request to consider barning handgun sa!es within tha Town of Vail. Rather than ban sales, the three suggested a rrore effect;ve met'tiod would be an ordinance prohibiting the presence of concealed or uncoiiceaied weapons in public places and certain establishments, such as bars and restaurants, based on a comparable Breckenridge ordinance. The council directed Moorhead to begin drafting a similar ordinance for the Town of Vail. A?loorhead can be reached at 479-2107. --Amer?can i4ir'iine Summer Flights After hearing a presentation from Kent Myers of Vail P,ssociates, the council unanimously agreed tc pledge $40,000 to the summer flight effort. The 'lunds will be appropriated from a$165,COG fund of unallocated niarketing money. The community has been asked to come up with a$630,000 guaranrEe and $70,000 in marketing costs to encou; ace American Airlines to begin summer service to the Eagle County Regional Airport. --Eagle County Recreaticn Au'cnority The council reviewed a draft af a lease agreemant betwean the Eagle Ccunty Recreatior, Authority and the Eagle County Schoo! D;stric: for constructicn of a school (more) TOV/Add 1 on the Berry Creek Fifth property in,Edwards. The Town of Vail and six other local governmental entities own the property. For more information, contact Town Attorney Tom Moorhead at 479-2107. --Vail Commons Task Force Mayor Peggy Osterfoss was named to the West Vail Master Plan Task Force. The group, with representation from town staff, Design Review Board, and the Vail Housing Authority, will select a planning consultant to evaluate possible uses for the Vail Commons property. The 6:6-acre parcel east of the Vail das Schone and Safeway shopping center is the largest mixed use undeveloped parcel in town. The study will serve to outline community consensus on appropriate uses for the site; compatibility with neighborhood and pedestrian areas; parking and traffic impacts; frontage road improvements; landscaping; design character of the buildings; and other elements. For more information, contact Kristan Pritz in the Community Development Department at 479=2138. --Library Hours This discussion was postponed to March 1. --Ford Park/Frontage Road Parking After hearing a report from Police Chief Ken Hughey, the council reaffirmed its desire to prohibit summer parking along the Frontage Road near Ford Park, due to safety concerns. Staff was instructed to recommend prevention actions. --Dowd Junction Recreation Path The council 'authorized staff to pursue $430,000 in federal enhancement funds to help complete construction of the Dowd Junction Recreation Path. An $875,000 federal grant will be used to complete phase I of the project this summer (two bridge spans). If a second federal grant is approved, a local match of 20 percent; or $200,000, would be required. The council agreed to seek funding support from neighboring municipalities, governmental entities and recreation districts who also will benefit from the project. To date, the town has spent about $225,000 to complete design of . phases I and II. # # # ; ~ u . TOWN OF VAIL ~ 75 South F, rontage Road ' Yail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 FAX 303-479-2157 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 1994 Contact: Bob McLaurin, 479-2105 SRANDMEYER NAMEfl ASSiSTANT TOWN MANAGER (Vaii)--Pam Brandmeyer has been named assistant town manager under a reorganization announced by Vail Town Manager Bob McLaurin. As assistani manager, Brandmeyer will oversee Vail's personnel, town clerk, and community relations operations. Brandmeyer has worked for the town since 1980, including an eight-year stint as town clerk, and most recently as assistant to the town mana5er. The reorganization eliminates the administrative services director, a department head position once held by Steve Barwiclc. . Brandmeyer's appointment is effective March 1. She's a 20-year resident of the ~ area, with a daughter, Lisa, who's in her junior year at Sonoma State University in California. # # # Parking & Transportation Planning Committee Vail Local Licensing Authority (Liquor) TOWI!! OF !/~11L ORGA/V/ZATION Vail Valley Marketing Board VAIL RESIDENTS February, 1994 Planning & Environmental Commission Design Review Board Vail Valley Community Television Board Art in Public Places Board TOWN COUNCIL Cemetery Task Force Zoning Code Task Force • Vail Housing Authority , Special Events Committee TOWN MANAGER Bob McLaurin TOWN ATTORNEY MUNICIPAL JUDGE - Tom Moorhead Buck Allen FIRE POLICE LIBRARY COMMUNITY UBLIC WORK FINANCE ASST. TOWN Dick Duran Ken Hughey Annie Fox DEVELOPMEN Larry Grafel Steve Thompson MANAGER Kristan Pritz Pam Brandmeyer Fire Suppression Patrol Reference Planning Roads Finance Town Clerk Fire Prevention lnvestigations Circulation EnVironmental Health Transit Budget Community Re/ations Emergency Medical Crime Prevention Technica! Services Building Parking Data Processing Personnel Services Communications & Youth Services Engineering Safety Fire Education Records Adult Services Parks Risk Management Fire Code Code Enforcement . Fleet Maintenance Enforcement Animal Control RECEIVED FES 2 2 1934 Winter 1994 VAI L VALLEY ARTS CO U N C I L Focus on VISION •7~`~`~ Over 200 photo enthusiasts gathered in improved technical proficiency and ~ The Lodge at Vail in February to hear beautiful photographs. photographer and wiidemess advocate Each photographer will present his work John Fielder present his work from "To to the public: Fielder, Saturday, July 30, Walk in Wildemess - A Rocky Mountain Lepp, August 6, and Rowell on August 13. Joumal." Fielder's lecture and book . "The Vail Valley has been a popular signing were the first events in VISION, destination with photographers since : ~}.,~ef.`I; I.II I 'I ~ V;~•+-• .-~ie.. The Vail Valley Photographic Workshop, William Henry Jackson made his famous that wiil bring renowned masters of image of Mount of the Holy Cross in 1873 Ft outdoor photography to the Vailey for as a part of the Hayden Survey," said week-long, hands-on instructional Executive Director Marilyn McCray. "It programs. Fielder will be joined by George seemed only natural to create a Lepp July 31 through August 6, and photographic workshop here." master outdoor photographer Galen Fielder's lecture was supported in part RoweU will teach August 9 through August with a grant from the Colorado Council on 15. Days will be spent learning . the Arts and the Vail Valley Foundation photographic basics with field trips that provided grant funds for the VISION ~ include an aftemoon in the Betty Ford workshop. Nikon, Photoflex, the White Alpine Gardens and all-day sessions at River Institute and Vail Associates, Inc. are r Piney River Ranch and the surrounding among the sponsors. For more information ' areas. Studerits will leave VISION with and reservations, please call 476-4255. f 63~' y d 11 3 ~ .:Y John Fielder Have You Seen an Urban Moose? Urban Moose have been sPotted around the Vail Valley since rall. They have aopeared at the home or Lucinda and Andy Daiy, SaddieRidge and even a meeting o'r !he Eagle County Scnool ZIV 6oard. I What is an Urban Moose? Tne Colorado Wildlife Division won't have the ~ k answer, but Littleton sculptor pon Mitchell will. They are his creations, ccmplete with bright colors and propeller tails. Tne Ur b2n Moose evolved rrom Mitcnell's "Blue Moose Riders" senes and will make a special appearance in Vaii Village. The Urb2n Nioose has become ar important part of Don Mitcheli's innovative art in the scnools program in conjunctien with the ~,.~cax'„4'~~,~~s^KaF~ c . .a . Vail Valley Arts Councl. Dor v,iII brirg the creative process ro students in counry "hie,n schools to produce a nerd of large animals. The herd will be installed to play in and out of ihe trees in the c; assy strip m front cr :he Lionsnead par:,ing structure unni they "migrate° to their permanent Cont,^uaa on page 3 Andy and Lucinda Daly host the Urban Aloare. Sunitner At-ts Festivals - are Just Arou.nd the Corner Mark your calendars now! The Vail The Metro Denver Isuzu Dealers join the Valley Arts Council has set the dates for Lionshead Mercnants' Association and two of the area's most popular summer oeaver CreehO Resort as sponsors of this events - the Vail Arts Festival will take year's fesiivals. ~piace at Lionshead at Vaii on July 9 and Artist prospectus/applications ara 10, and Beaver Creek(D Resort will be the available for inese juried snows oy site of the Beaver Creeko Ar?s Festival, sending a self-addressed stamped August 13 and 14. ,4rtists from throughout envelope to VVAC, P.O. 5ox 1153, Vail, ~ h•~ the United States will feature fine arts and CO 81658. crafts and demonstrate their skills in a Volunteers ar2 needed to help in a variety of inedia. There will a!so be live variery of cap2cities with tnes2 events. Fcx music and f2mily entertainment. more information, call 476-4255. Volunteers schmooze at I,ou.ie's . The Council thanked its volunteer work force with a bash at Louie's RestauranL Volunteers contributed time and energy to the Council's many events, including the annual Summer Arts Festivals and the Wild West Chili Cookoff. A standing ovation to 1.1 those wonderful people who helped with mailings, m2nned information booths, parked cars and much more. We need people with special talents, a ;r ~ , ~ few hours and kind hearts to heip with this year's events. For more information contact Ann Scully Blasier, VVAC board member and volunteer coordinator, at 926- 2387 or the VVAC office at 476-4255. ~ Outgoing bonrd president Kat Scbilke chats with Cindti, Callicrate. ' v xev ~~s~ r ~ q k~.' ~~~".ia4~:: S ~~~a ~ r :x • ..y::.. i i t ~..:i rxN u s°R°~~ ~ ~ r a3 F`'~"4v~ yr. i'e °9~ ~ . ~ .,n$,' k'~' y' ~ lp ~.rF' ~ ~'t. ~ .F e~ • Cs ~ A !E ~ ~a4 p - Tbe t ai! Alpnze Garden Fvunda[ior7, worl2ing in coopera:ion tcttb Ihe t'ai! i%allei A,rs Council, 0 751 i::t te d a~ r a i 7 p r r j e c; a r be E ag l e C oi~~ t r}; ~Schools this past fal! Dir?iirg rbi:s Vear's lG'inter ~r R;TT Interi<<de. Dcnznl :]r7>ient (seconcl frvm nght) edlhcSrandpnzetcinnterjorhispen ancl ;nk rtrn:u:ng. Da>>rzt- is a men7ber of lt%ndl, Sat"E:; :t art class ar :19innrnt :t1tddle School. .1161 k;? rQ tbe pre.icaitatiuu dre. from lef1: Nelen pre±idefit of the Vanl:llpirte G.trden Fou,;i:mai: Bctti Fwrcl, honorun, dircctor, and WACFxecutive DirectorMaril}m McCray accepts a check jrom jornier Pre.rident Gerald bOC1" »remher Kcunn,rz Haber. A a-owd of more Ford. The WAC is one of the many non jprofit organizations rn the i%ai! I"aUey rhar tha" -~00 cuas un hand to enjoy the buJjet and CG receives support from theJerry Ford htvitational Gof Tournamenl ~7Ce'~7 f71' iJJ(' Cl~Ctm~7G~' O~'CL~PSh'R Oj the Co(aarlo Sp?irrgi S1ni~Ub~irtV. fl yr ~ '~4~ 4 Contribution s Urban Moose from page 1 ' Dollars at Work habitats. Mitchell will divide profits from the Listed below is the summary of the ~ ~ ~ ky • ~ programs that are made possibie by your sales between the school art programs `contribution. and Itie VVAC to stimulate future art ~ ~ r ~j? • Active participation in Art in Public a c U v i t i s. Places, donated "Is Anyone Listening" by "I have a concern about art programs Don Mitcheli to the Town of Vaii in Memory in the schools," said Mitchelt. "This looked like it could be a fun project so I of Ame Hansen, supporter level sponsor for "Exuberance," AIPP project in Vail combined the two" This concem for the future sets this program and its unique Transportation Center; g ~ • Three scholarships to graduating Valley creator apart from other artist residencies that end with the creation of art Seniors to pursue college studies in the arts; . Contributions for suppiies and t. _ • Art in the Schools-annual strategy session with art educators to establish materials are welcomed and can be sent to Moose Vail Valley Arts Councii, support and funding sources to augment P.O. Box 1153, Vail, CO 81658. school programs. Includes artist-in- residence programs-Urban Moose project Look carefully - Moose sightings will by sculptor pon Mitchell; become more frequenL ~ • I _ \ a= i • Hosting of exhibtion and reception for Rochester Philharmonic and Bravo! Don Mirchell and fnends. ~ Colorado Music Festival; ~ • VISION - Vail Valley Photographic ' Workshop and lectures with John Fielder, New Board Members ; George Lepp and Galen Rowell July 34- ~ August 14; The Vail Valley Arts Council, the oldest are Marge Burdick, president; Jim Shearer, • Providing regional headquarters in Vail non-profit agency in the Vail Valley, vice-president; Scott Martin, treasurer; and , for Save Outdoor Sculpture, national recently met with its new board members Elisa 6ernardo, secretary. Additional board ' program to catalog and conserve sculpture, to discuss its future direction. members inctude Carol Frangos, Jonathan May 1994; "We're really excited about our new Staufer, Erich Hill, Don Galgan, Shelly i • ArtSource-a program to share team and working together to bring the Vail Melto, Bill Rey, Trish Kiesewetter and Lola ; information received by the Council with Valley's artistic future inro focus," said Higbie. The board has divided up into ' artists; Marilyn McCray, Executive Director of the several committees that will focus on ' • Cultural Excursions-Council will plan VVAC. "The potential for our community to specific elements involving the VVAC ; day trips to Denver to see art, drama, music have one of the best arts environments in including development, volunteers, special ~ and other events; place is enormous. events, education and social events. i • Council sponsors members "We hope to double our membership "We want to increase communiry shows-aiving local artists opportunities to and expand our special events offerings in support and involvement," said Marge exhibit their work; the next few years. The new bo3rd Burdick, "especially as we develop new , • Funding of "For the Love of Art," members are totaliy dedicated to making workshops like VISION and new programs ~ summer art classes for children taught by this happen," McCray continued. in art education." i Eagle County Art Teachers; The VVAC executive board members I • Art on Loan-program provides Iocai i businessesaccess to member artists' ~ works; WAC Scholarshi ' Assistance to artists-help in grant p i writing and project development; • Organizing Very Special Arts Festival to named for i be held in Vail, Summer 1995; ; F~~~ • Vail Arts Festivals-Lionshead, 11 years Cissy Do sQn ' Outdoor art exhibit show and sale, 120 artists from across the USA-20,000 Catherine M. Dobson, known as Cissy to estimated visitors. almost everyone, did some very caring work • Beaver Creek@ Arts Festivals-Beaver during her lifetime for the communiry of Vail. CreekO Resort 7 years She and her husband John, for whom the Outdoor art exhibit show and sale, 100 Dobson Arean is named, built the Covered Brid Store and the Covered Brid artists from across the USA-15,000 4 9e 9e estimated visitors. beside it in 1965. . I She gave of her friends and of herself to the Vail Valley Arts Council, the Betty Ford ~ ~ Tliaiiks Alpine Garden, Bravo! Colorado, tennis • fP F organizations and more. The VVAC would like to thank The Vail Valle Arts Council oins other Y 1 photographers Michael Rawlings, Marka ~s~.~~6~~~,~ caring people in honoring her wrth gratitude Moser, Allen Knox, Tim Hebert, Greg nd love. Will we miss her? Count on it! x a Wri ht and Scott Martin for hei Y g P~m9 Marge Burdick document our events. Membership ; 1994 has seen many new members join workshops, exhibitions, scholarships and ; the WAC. We thank you and we also thank school programs. Consider giving a gift those of you who renewed your member- membership in honor of a special person ship. We still need the support of inembers or occasion. For detaiis contact the WAC to help us develop more.lectures, office at 476-4255. Membership Form Yes! I would like to be a member of the Vail Valiey Arts Councii. ? Corporate $1000 ? Supporting $100 ? New Member ? Benefactor 500 ? Friend 50 ? Renewal ~ a Sustaining 250 ? Contributing _ 25 Marge Burdick, Board President, and Name CherylRay, OperatioruManager, discuss AdCjf@SS AnnaMarieAbbink'spaintingsduringthe • closing reception for the November Clt)/ State ZI(J members'show at the Vail Public Library. Telephone ~W~ Eleuen anists exhibited in this annual event. VAIL VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL Post Office Box 1153 • Vail, CO 81658 (303) 476-4255 BULK RATE VAIL VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL U.S. POSTAGc Office Located on Level One, East End of Lionshead Parking Structure PA I D Posi OffiCe Box 1153 Permil # 69 Vail, Colorado 81658 voil, Co ~ ADDRESS CORRECTION RECIUESTED Town Manager' s Of f ice Town Of Vail 75 S Frontage Rd W PE~9 r Vail CO 81657 1-6cd uw/i . xC: Ce~ . ~&b ua. x` • V"eo-" RECEIVED FEB 2 3 1994 y(o ~R ~ plme Gz~dc~m i i d ~ ~ ,Hq . g ~ N £ ~ ~ I ~ o ,g i : ' 3 y4~ ~ ~ ~ . ..a n a ~ y t ~Y wer v ' voLUME s Winter • 1994 NUMBER 2 Alpine Garden Foundation Installs ~ Bridge on Trail to Shrine Ridge ,I t:. step to save Plants VAGF I'lans to Seek In vail Area's Fragile Executive Director IE3 0Alpine Environment Our growing organization led the Board at A new footb its October retreat to concentrate on changes ~ ridge on Shrine Pass will in the structure of the Foundation. We are provide a solid first step in demonstrating the outgrowing space in the Sitzmark Lodge as , environmental goals of Vail Alpine Garden we develop new community programs and Foundation. The ro ect will restore a dama ed wetland close to Vail and educate expand existing ones. Among decisions to g come out of the retreat: visitors to the area about our alpine . pilr mission statement has been ~~<o environment. Initial funding has been expanded to include more emphasis on plants generously provided by the Rocky Mountain in our environment (see box below left). i Chapter of the American Rock Garden Society o A clearer understanding of our mission ~ from proceeds of their national conference in in the community will build geater support for Vail last summer. Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. The environmental project started in the . We will continue to expand educational fall of 1992 with the concern of Board member programs for students, community residents, Adele Douglas and her please see Shrine Ridge and Vail visitors, working with area schools husband Bill who were on page 3 and developing an interpretation program for -c ~ the garden. The mission of Vail Alpine Garden Foundation • An expanded Board structure will ^ ~is to cultivate harmony between plants and strengthen Board committees and is essential people in our mountain environments. for the future growth of Gardens programs. / • A special committee will search for our ; We are horticultural pioneers teaching first Execudve Director. If you know of and celebrating the value of plants in our potential candidates for this position, please lives. contact the VAG office. We will also look for larger office space when a new director is We provide unique educational and hired. environmental programs; we encourage Helen Fritch, Board President and de facto community beautification and plant director from the Garden's inception, research; and we create and maintain welcomes the move, saying, "we need a Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. pro fessiona l executive for t he organization to I mature as we all want it to." President's Notes R A~:~ Dear Cissy, From Helen Fritch Vail Alpine Garden Foundation Board President ~r ~ Our garden started in your living room, you know. You and John invited 10 friends to your home to see the , • beautiful pictures that Marty ~ Jones had taken of alpine wildflowers. Fitzhugh and Eileen Cissy Dobson, left, shown with (1. to r.) I Rose Gillett, Betty Ford, June Simonton, and Helen "~CiSSy felt the Gardens were Scott were there. So were Don Fritch at the dedication of the Betty Ford Gardens. a place of solace and quiet and June Simonton, Marge Burdick, Tom and F1o beaut She thou ht it was those pesticides. And they would attract y. g Steinberg, Donna and Fred visitors to Vail, which was good for our wonderful to have such a Meyer, and I can't remember economy. It sounded like a good idea, and we beauti 1 lace or the eo le who else. That was 1983,1 fu p p p all oohed and aahed over his pictures, just like of Vail as well as for our think... It seems like a long everyone else who has seen them since. viSIt0Y5." time ago, so much has In the beginning, you nurtured our growth, happened to the Alpine and later you served on our Board. After John - Marge Burdick, Garden since #hat afternoon. Was gone; you made a gift to-the Garden in long time friend Marty had the idea that memory of his mother and your mother. of Cissy's a whole garden of these little Now, remembering you and your role in flowers would be unique to our history, the Board and your friends will Vail. He said they grew better here than place a plaque in the Garden in appreciation of anywhere else in the country because of our What you have done. altitude. They also helped the environment Thanks for everything, Cissy. We'll miss because they didn't need so much water and all you, although you will always be a part of our Garden. We will remember each year, as those UAIL ALRINE GARDEIV FOLIIVDATIQN Newsletter little flowers bloom again, where Marty's ideas Published: quarterly:6y Vail Alpme Garden F0undahon;::183 Gore Creek :Drive, vaii; germinated. CoTorado S1657 71ie:newsletter is a:6enefit of: membeishtp m::Yatl Alpine Garden ' Foundation :a nonproht Colorado corporation: The newslettei. solicits articles for ; LOVe fl'Om all Of YOUT ga1'den fT1eridS, , . pulilicaUort:about plants and ;gazdening that;are of inteiest to its meni6ersh?p. ;Eor ; further inforinatioq .about Vail Alpine: Gardeii Foundahorior;.to submit an article, " plea5e wnCe:to the adclress abqve or:call..(303) 476-O1Q3 : ~ch EDI'PDRdAL;BOARD . -.Sydney Smers(Editor) Helen Fnt;.Deane:Hall. ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS CZSStf DObSOf1, HONORARY DIRECTQR Betty Ford our dear friend, died bEEICERS Helen;S Fritch,:President . on New Year's Day. ti ~ Katherine S Boigen Vice President . • ' The la ue in our _ Lynda Golds.tein Vice;Presiden.t p q ' Andrew Pierce; Secretary. Cardens will read: Robert:Kenriey, :Treasurer "In memory and DIRECroR5 appreciation of Cissy Dobson. Jeanne Ba'iley Deane'Hall; Fein Portnoy Maureen Shapiro . "She worked with us and supported Adele Douglas Robert Ol?ver PeEer Rudy, James 5tephenson _ theSe GlydenS fPOm the beglnning. Kathryn Haber Ellen Waterman - , - Vail Alpi ' ne Garden Foundahon" A.L..PINE GA.RD.ENDIRECTOR Marry Jones ' 2 Shrine Ridge from page 1 the need of a public hearing or a Department of the Army permit. hiking the Shrine Ridge Trail. Access to the trail Brian Combs voluntered his time and skills is achieved by crossing a wet, marshy area. to design and construct the bridge, which is 224 Recognizing the nccd to protect the fragile fect long and three fcet wide. Summit Lumbcr plants growing in this high-mountain wetland, Company supplied wood for the project at cost. Adele brought her concern to the Vail Alpine Vail Associates, through Pete Garden Foundation Board and, as a result of her Seibert, provided a truck and Directions to Shrine Ridge: action, a footbridge protecting the bog will be driver for two days to help in completed in the Spring of 1994. the transport of the twenty- Follow the sign on the west side of the The area lies southeast of the Shrine eight eight-foot sections to the I-70 Uail Pass exit and go up the Mountain Inn, fed by a natural spring and the site. Shrine Pass Road; park by the turn off generous runoff of the mountain snowpack. The bridge now spans the to Shrine Mountain Inn and walk The trail is a favorite of local hikers because it bog, resting on the ground. It towards the Inn; near the Inn turn left goes from forest to alpine, unfortunately cutting will be completed in the early onto the trail to Shrine Ridge. See directly across this fragile and very wet area. spring when the sections are topographic map below. Trying to find a dry route, hikers have cut more raised on posts. If you are and more paths across the bog. The bridge willing to help with this final phase of the project will not only protect the bog from installation, please call Marc Zipfel at the increasing foot traffic but will educate visitors FoundaHon office (476-0103) to volunteer. about the area and its unique plant life. Financing for the project has begun with the Adele went beyond simple concern for the generous gift of $2,000 from the Rocky b~~ - f mielo dmMoun4 i 7.ISJA(esltlC11R.--"/ \~__-,..l~ _ ~ ~ - u.e~b~d w W vri , M 3 1~ m11e~oV1;~ 'onik ~ . r . 'Mo taln I won't get bo88ed down on that trail up Shrine Rid8e ever againl„ Adele Douglas VAGF Trailblazer' , 7~ problem. She researched the area, talking with Mountain Chapter of the American Rock the Forest Service and property owner. The bog Garden Society. Additional gifts will fund an lies on private land, and owner, Chuck Ogilby, interpretive exhibit along the bridge and its has been very supportive of the project. The approaches to educate hikers about the alpine Army Corps of Engineers backed the effort, environment and the plants which grow there. approving placement and design of the Installation of the Shrine Ridge Trail bridge structure. The only restrictions placed on the along with interpretive materials is a beginning project were that the bridge be placed at the step in the mission of the Foundation to tell narrowest portion of the bog and that, during both Vail residents and visitors about the placement, no sedimentary discharge be unique environment surrounding us and why it allowed to fill the area. The Army Corps was and other special places in the world need to be able to act on the matter immediately, without preserved by people who use and enjoy them. 3 Winter Interlude '93 Captivates Large, Enthu.siastic Audience Christopher Wilkins and the Chamber class did a display of pen and ink drawings of Orchestra of the Colorado Springs Symphony Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in winter, while have done it once again, captivating this year's students in Berneil Bartholomew's class did Winter Interlude audience with a program small deCOrative balloons. Attendees ranging from Corelli's appreciated their creative help with the Winter Christmas Concerto to the Interlude decorations. The award-winning pen "It was a smashing concert and haunting Ashokan and ink drawing by Danny Arment of Minturn party-I even made it home through Farewell. Middle School was printed in the program. the snow afterwards! The concert benefit, Danny's $25 gift certificate to Scully's was " with its charismatic presented to him by Betty Ford at the event. Unsmashed, of course. conductor, has become Sponsors for this year's event were A - enthusiastic partygoer one of the most popular Special Friend of the Garden, FirstBank of Vail, of the holiday season, and Apollo Ski Partners and KQMT & TV 12. Wines if you missed the event this year, you should were presented by West Vail Liquor Mart and put it on your calendar for next year NOW. You the Kobrand Corporation, and the Radisson certainly missed the opportunity to join Resort hosted the evenings buffet. We also President and Mrs. Ford for a wonderful send a special thank-you to all of the volunteers evening of music and fine food. who made this special evening a success. Tables in the ballroom were beautifully Winter Interlude began four years ago in festive, thanks to the creative the Grand Ballroom of The Marriott Mark efforts of jane Misakian and Mona Resort, now the Radisson Resort Hotel. JoAnn Look, who also arranged the lobby Falletta conducted the Denver Chamber "In Vail, of all places, flower displays. A lavish buffet Orchestra, and Bravo! Colorado brought one of supper was set in the midst of their talented artists, violinist Hiroko Yajima, for gardeners consider winter trees, flowers, snow and lights to a solo with the orchestra. The event was an as an inteYlude - a nlne- create a true winter wonderland. immediate success and has continued to be a month interlude." Special appreciation goes to favorite with both locals and visitors each Dumpling, a Sardinian donkey, December 27th. - Chris Wilkins who came from 4-Eagle Ranch The Foundadon is already seeking sponsors Music Director of the with his owners, Tom and Dolores for this event and other events in the coming Colorado S rin s S m hon Backhus, to take part in the year. A Midsummer Night on July 10 will talki g wrth t e Winter Program. He was joined by some precede a Bravo! Colorado concert with the Interlude'93 audience of our sponsors and patrons who Colorado Springs Symphony, this year played the bells in Mozart s performing Beethoven s 9th Symphony under "Sleigh Ride:" The audience also the direction of Christopher Wilkins. participated in this delightful musical piece, ringing bells at Wilkins' direction as they became musicians for that part of the concert 'xl This year's event included the return of artist members of the Vail Valley Arts Council ~ and student artists from the Eagle County School District. Celine Krueger, Charmayne Bernhardt, and Wendy Griffiths presented ' paintings and pho#ographs with. a floral theme. Andrea Roth Moore displayed a portrait of two girls set amidst the flowers of the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. The warmth and color of ~ summer provided a lovely contrast to the twinkling lights and snow-dusted trees of winter - truly a winter interlude! Drs. Anne and Dennis Wentz chat with Conducfor Students in Wendy Satsky's seventh grade Christopher Wilkins following the concert. 4 Mau men & Les Shapim, Philip & Jane Smiley, Dr. & Mrs. Richard Steadman, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Tally, Michael & Suzanne Tennenbaum, Mr. & Mrs. Jere W. Thompson, Mr. & Mrs. John Tuschman, Drs. Anne and Dennis Wentz, Bob West, Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. WIlSOII Special Contributors Charnia e Orimals, Colorado Al mes, Ea le Count Y" g~ P~ 8 Y School District (Berneil Bartholomew, Wendy Satsky, Kathryn Haber, VAG Liaison), Mr. & Mrs. Richani Eber, Eves Print Shop, 4 Eagle Ranch. Dcane Hall. Pazzo's T:, ~ ~ ;e s Pizzeria, Resort Entertainment (Dana DelBosco), Safeway, Scully's, Maureen & Les Shapiro, Sitzmark Lodge, Westin Resort Vail (Amy Phillips), Vail Printing Dumpling, a Sardinian donkey wifh his owner, Tom & Office Supply, Vail Valley Arts Council (Charmayne Backhus, made his debut with the Orchestra. Bernhardt, Wendy Griffiths, Celine Krueger, Marilyn McCray), Vail Valley Foundation Winter Interlude'93 Supporfers Sp011SOIS A Special Friend of the Gardens, Apollo Ski Partners, FirstBank of Vail, KQMT & T'V12, Radisson Resort Vail, West Vail Liquor Mart, Kobrand Corporation Gold and Silver Patrons Gold: Cordillera, Cissy Dobson, NTr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Fossett, Founders Mutual Funds (Kathy & Erik Borgen), Mr. & Mrs. Steve Haber, Janus Capital Corporarion, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Liebhaber, Sitzmark Lodge (Helen & Bob Fritch), Town of Vail, Vail Associates, Vail Valley Foundation; Silver. Edward A. Moos The Fords Iooking over their concert programs before the music began. A' lU'1L ' 1~!/U6oUIIaLLs ~il' ~/1 /lll~'~III~IGJ k In memory of Loys Denton In memory of Susie Ross ` k The Shrine Mt. Qollies Nancy & Tim Tyler Joan 1Nhittenberg In memory of Virgil Flanders Ta Cargile In Memory of Everett Hembreiker Doris Bailey Margie & Mark Mueller Doris Metzger In memory of John Mclntyre ae ,.R Annegret Kramer Mrs. Herbert P. Reinsch a s Chris Frame In memory of John Harms I3iddy O'Dwyer Gail & Christi Day Jane Smiley In memory of Lyle P. Carmony Orchestra members performed in smull ensem6les in the Rce Brown Eva Otjen Winter lnterIude buffet area before and affer the concert. Nancy Miller [n memory of Lee A. Cofer In memory of Richard [3urks Jane & Phil Smiley PdtrOnS Dorothy Y. Burks In memory of Louise Hettermann Neil & Nancy Austrian, Jeanne Bailey, Karen & In memory of Susie Ross Kay & E.B. Chester Stephen Baird, Mr. & Mrs. Winton Blount, Hilary Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bayless In memory of Mary K. Lawrence Carlson, Warren Cohen, Bob & Beverly Deming, Mr. In memory of Frands Maloit Nelson Kay Lawrence & Mrs. Wiliiam C. Douglas, Tim Drisko, Linda & Bruce L. Nelson The David Lawrence Foundation Ronald Easley, President & Mrs. Gerald R. Ford, Mr. Terryann Ternes In memory of Chuck McLaughlin Lind B. Nelson Roberta Sanders & Mrs. John Galvin, Dorothy & John Cardner, Dr. & )ack E. Nclson In memory of Mrs. John Dobson Mrs. Barry Goldberg, Fran & Allan Goldman, Lynda In memory of Virginia Pratt The C. Philip Smiley Family Coldstein, Donald & Anne Craubart, D. Deane Hall, Mr.& Mrs. C. Philip Smiley & Family Jr., Terry & P.J. Harris, Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Hart, In memory of Mary Frances Todd In honor of their weddings in I3ob & Becky Hernreich, Mr. & Mrs. Niels W. Johnsen, Wi1liam H. Todd the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Mr. & Mrs. James E. Kelce, Walter & Karen Kathy & Carl Graves Alice Woodall & Dan Cook Loewenstem, Mona Look, William Low, Janelle & Lola H. Morrow Beth Deegan & Jeff dNeill In memory of Chandler Lamb Harry Mathy, Joseph T. McFadden, Dr. & Mrs. Paul Kathy Borgen Numerof, Fred & Della Otto, Mr. & Mrs. Warren In memory of Esthcr Guthery Mantz Pulis, David & Kristin Robbins, Kelly & Stevc Roosa, Anne M. Hagy 5 ~ Minturn Middle School Student Wins Award for Art Working in cooperation with the envisions a program to help the Vail Valley Arts Council and the Eagle teachers of Eagle County and reach County Schools, the Winter Interlude out to children in the valley who one committee decided to include student day will be stewards of this land. artwork in the evening's printed ~ program. Students in Wendy Satsk}'s Would You Like to class were asked to draw a winter scene in Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. Be U ShUYGCYOppeY? Danny Arment's drawing of snowflakes and a flower met the Kathleen Cox and Adele Douglas, criteria of creativity, skill, and working with Vail Alpine Garden composition. His drawing was Foundation, are seeking to organize a reproduced in the Winter Interlude community garden program. ~ program, and he received a$25 gift Kathleen has organized such a ~ certificate from Scully's, which was program in Ohio and would like to presented to. him at Winter Interlude see if it would work in the Vail Valley. by Betty Ford. Her plan would be to find a piece of Kathryn Haber, program land to use for a vegetable and flower chairman of the art project for Winter garden for residents who want to ~ Interlude, is excited about our learn about gardening and who don't involvement with the schools. She have space of their own. If you would ' has sent a survey to Eagle County like to participate in such a program School District teachers, asking them or know of land which might be ~ what art resources they need and how available for a shared garden, please Danny Arment's pen and ink drawing which we can support them in the area of call Adele Douglas (926-3543) or the won the Winter Interlude prize. environmental education. She Vail Alpine Garden office (476-0103). Non-Profit ~F~~,M U.S. Postage ~R11 PAID Al }1E Permit No. 31 CiQ1' en Vail, Colorado Foundation , 183 Gore Creek Drive Vail, Colorado 81657 TOWN OF VAIL TOWN MANAGER'S OFFICE 75 S. FRONTAGE RD. VAIL CO 81657 Now that z,Ue've had our Winter Interlude, Can springtime be veryfar behind? ~ ~ ~ .n. RbCEIU ED FLti(:9 !s~ b awtY11 ~ Vail Alpine 1994 Seed Exchange Garden ~ Foundation Order Form The Seed Exchange is a benefit of inembership in the Available Seeds Vail Alpine Garden Foundation. With your order, please enclose $2.00 ($4.00 foreign) to help cover our postage Acantholimon hohenakeri - grey\green cushion with pink spires and packaging costs. Foundation members may order Acantholimon venustum - as above but with softer green needles up to 20 packets of seed at no additional charge. If you Aconitum nepalensis - 12" monkshood with deep blue flowers, Nepal Allium fistulosum -'Welsh Onion' yellowish - white, 24" would like to order more, please add 50 cents per pack- A„d,osace primulotdes 'Chumbyi - pale pink clusters of flowers 4" et. Seed orders must be received by March 15, 1994. Androsace sempervivoides - smaller, pink flowers Himalayas Aquilegia saximontana - native dwarf columbine, biue and white Seed Prepazation Aster coioradoensis - native, purple ray flowers 5" Seeds for the 1994 Seed Exchange were collected from Bergenia ciliata - dwarf, white spires and fleshy leaves, shade Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, stock plants at Colorado Alpines, Castiileja sp. - native indian paintbtush, red Inc. or, in limited numbers, from the wild. The seed has been Cerastium alpinum v, lanatum - woolly foliage with white flowers 4" Chrysanthemurn weyrichii - dwarf shasta with abundant pink flowers stored dry since collection and should be viable. Please store Dianthus glucialis - dwarf dianthus with deep pink flowers your seed in a cool, dry p1aCe until it is used. Digitalis obscura - perennial foxglove with orange flowers in spire To ensure the best results from your seed, you Should fol- Dodecatheon pulchellum - Purple shooting star 12" low certain steps. To broadcast your seed at random in the Draba Hispanicn - easy draba with lots of yellow flowers, cushion garden, it is advisable to sow immediately in the spring, and Draba oligosperma - native, small tight cushion with white flowers the better prepared the soil is, the better the final outcome. Dracocephalum botryoide - unusual foliage with purple flowers Dracocephalum grandi(lorum - larger plant with deep purple flowers This means choosing an area free from weeds and raking it Erigeron simplex - native, purple ray flowers with yellow centres well to break up the upper soil layers. Water the seeds in Eriogonurn urnbellatum - native, yeltow 'pom - poms' on 8" stems well and continue to water. Perennials will not flower before Erysimum nivate - native, yellow almost stemless flowers the second year, so be natient! Gentiana algida - Arctic Gentian, native. Stemless white gentian Another alternative is to sow the seed in pots or trays and Gentiana septemfida - Easiest gentian, deep blue flowers in summer transplant the seedlings when they are large enough. Some Hetianthemum appeninum - Rose like white flowers, Alps. Hymenoxys grandi flora - Native, large yellow sunflowers on 4" stems alpine plant seeds benefit from a period of cold stratification, Iris missouriensis - Native, deep blue flowers on 24" stems a period of cold conditions to stimulate the hormones and Lupinus sp. - Native, one form of the native lupine allow germination to take place. This usually takes up to 4 Pedicularis sp. - Native, 'Elephants head' attractive, needs moisture weeks. If your seed does not germinate within 8 weeks, place Penstemon barbatus - Tall spires of red flowers, easy the seed pots outside and watch for germinaHon. Penstemon eatonii - Smaller spires of red flowers Penstemon fruticosus v. frut - Shrubby, abundant pale purple flowers Check your seed choices on this list. Check your first penstemon frut v. serratus 'Holly' - As above, with serrated leaves choices in RED. Quantities of some varieties may be limited. penstemon kunthif - Max 36" red or pink spires, Mexico City Penstemon strictus - Rocky Mountain Penstemon, blue Natne: Phacelia sericea - Native, fluffy spikes of purple flowers Raoulia australis - Grey mat forming plant, demo garden, New Zealand Address: Salvia sclarea - Up to 3' with pinkish flowers from Europe Saxifraga cnucasica - Attractive deep grnen cushion, yellow flowers City; Saxi fraga pnniculata v. minuti folia - Tight encrusted rosettes, white Sisyrinchium montanum - Native, 'Blue - Eyed Grass' Stdte: Zip Code' Toumsendia eximia - Native, up to 20" with purplish ray flowers Toumsendia rothrokii - Large stemless ray flowers, purple Telephone: _ ( ) Amount enclosed: $ Seeds donated by Ingemar Bjork, Sweden: Alyssoides utriculata Dryas suendermannii Checks should be made payable to flndrosace albana Fibigia clypeata Vail Alpine Garden Foundation Androsace carnea, rose form Haplopappus pygmaeus Androsace mathildae Lilium martagon v. album and mailed to: Anthyllis montana Petrorhagia saxifraga Nicola Ripley, Seed Chairman Aquilegia fiabeliqta Phacelia sericea Vail Alpine Garden Foundation Aquilegia flabellata v, nana alba Potentilla rupestris 183 Gore Creek Drive Armeria juniperifolia x alpina Pulsatilla pratensis, collected Armeria maritimn v, alba in Oland Sweden Vdil, Colorado 81657 Artemisia pedemontana v. assoann Thlaspi bellidifolium Aster atpinus v. albus Phacelia sericea Th1S forrn will be returned with your order. Draba bryoides v. imbricata Sisyrinchium montanum SENT BY:EAGLE COUNTY ; 2-23-94 ; 17:55 i 3033267207i 3034792157;# 1/ 6 . i~ . . • . ~41•;. -;.ti~ February 23, 1894 - 7:59 :.~fY,,;~•'• CAGLC COUNTY BULBING ' ' '^''••a,. • 551 fIROADWAY OF'FlcT. OF THE P.O. ~tlC1X 850 BOARD 4F COAAM1AISSIONEftS '•~::.,Y .:t'.;' fAG k, C.OIURAbO A I631 (3U~) 328-8805 . ~ '•`4,['{:: FAx: (303) 318-72(37 '_,'•`;,~~r-0~; _ , i , ' M~i •s..,.: EAGLE COllNTY, COLORADO AG EN QA BOARD OF Ct1lJNT1~ coMI'UIISSIONERS ; ~ RECULAR~~IVyFEE`CING DAY FEBRUAR2$, 1 994 ; . aa . g a a. * * ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~t at ~ ~ ~ t ~t * ; ~r` a t f ~r iF s~ ~u ~ ~r s +r k ~ ~ ~ e 09:00 - 10:30 WORK SESSIM ~'WEEKLY UPDATE Mi at the Hely Cr= naom Jack D:`,L-6wis, Caunty Manager 10:30 - 'I 1:00 BREAK ' 11:00' - 72:00 WURK SESSIOIV-- PENDING LI71GATtON MtoftheHolyCrm ftonm Jarnes R_. Fritze, County Attorney 1 2:C30 - 01:34 LUNGH 09:30 - 02:00 JA1L INSPECTIQN' £epfe Juetlto Cwta 02:00 - 02:30 Wt]RK SESSION, - MEETINGS ATrT'EN17ED Mq mtha Iloly crma noom .'i 02:30 - 02:45 CONSENT GALENDAR ~ Eaplp L'murcyRoom ltam~ nf a rn»ine ud na~coMrevasiol natue ore Placed WY tt16 Conxnt culerdu•to dlmN ttM B06fC Of Courty Cammi~ioi»Y8 to 8prnd It9 time end eneipp al mata oTWmtmit itemw oA a IptOthY aYenda. AnY Convhi'eWOMa mey reqLnct that an Rem DM •FEF+aUV6)• fiom tl,e canem alen0ar cnd emssidarad neoaratdY. NnY mem6er el tho public moV 'REQUEqT" a+y ttam be 'REMOVED' tran the 1701&ent Apaida. • . , ( 1. BILL PAYtNG Linda Pankuch, Accaunting Mark. Silverthvrn, Controller ACTION: ApprQVal subject ta review by tftie County Manager. C:1Wh61100CS1FEBR28.AGE ~ I SENT BY:EAGLE COUNTY ~ 2-23-94 ; 17:56 ; 3033287207-4 3034792157;# 2/ 6 2. PAYROLL FOR MARCH 6,1994 Jack D. Lewis, County Manager ACTIQN: Apprr,val subject-to review by the Caunty Manager. 3. CONTfiACT BETWEEN EAGLE CQUMTY, STA'I'E OF COLORADO AND COLORAbCI WEST MENTAL NEALTH CEIttTER FOR EMPL(?YLE ASSISTANCE SERV'ICES Chris Arrnstead, DirectQr of Hurnan Resources AC77ON: Consider app'rovai. 4. ApPRfJVAL OF 1994 HUNIAN SEaVIC@S GRANT CK?NTRACT ~ Kathleen Farinash, Directar of Social- Services ACTIOV: Cansider approval. ..._..:,.:1:,.. , ! 5. Blb APPRC71f.AL FQR 7994. 95, ~ 98, LUBFtIGAl°ICalVS, VEHICLE PART$, AND 2 1994 INTERNATIONAL DUMP TRIJGKS Bill Smith,; Motor Poral Super iisor aCTlON: Consider apprpval. i 6- GRANT ApPLiCi4TION FOR V.A.L.E. BOARLI FaR THE VlCTIM'S A$SlSTANCE PR0,IECT Klm Andree; Praject Director Victims assistance ACTIO?N: Cansider approval. 7. APPRCIVAL OF MIMUTES FRD1111 NOVEMBER 22. 1993 THRQUGH JANUARY 70, 1994 Sara FisheC, Clerk and Recorder ACTION: Consider appr`oval. 02:45 - 03:00 1. LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE CO[INTY, STAYE EaplaGOUrriqRoom OF Cl7LORADO AND SEALOCK AND QS$Q~,,'IATES, p,S, FOR PREPARATtON QF EAGLE,'COUNTY NUR5ING $ERVICE~ COSY RIEP{JRT AND ASS06I/ITED COST REpORT QUESTlQNNAlRE ' Margie Gates, Director of Nursing A?CTtON: Consider approval. i~. 2. AGREEMEN7 BETWEEN EAGLE COIJNTY, S7ATE QF COLORAOCI AND pERHtNGER FQR PERFORMANCE AT FUNDFiAI$ER QN APRlL 7, 1994 Jack D,'L.ewis, County Manager GYlON: Cqnsider approvaf. C:1WP51lQOCS1FEUq 8-4GE ~ I I i . f I i. l. SENT SY-EAGLE COUNTY ; 2-23-94 ; 17:50`; 3033287207- 3034792157;# 3/ 6 . j'~~. i, 3. CQNTRACT BE'CWEEN EAGLE COIJNTY, STATE OF COLORADO ANp 5TATE QF COLORADCI HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR THE $TATE PLAN RELATIVE TO THE SPECIAL &l1PpLEMENTAL FUOD PRDGRAM FOR 1NiDMEN, INFANTS, AND GHILDREN, aka WIC PROGRAM Margie Gates, airector of Nursing ACTIQN: Consider approval. 03:04 - 04:00 BlJARp OF SOClAL SERVICES eaptecountyRaom Kathlee~ Fvrinash, Director of Saciaf Servlces 04:00 - 04:1 PRIORITIZATION OF EMS GRATS APPLlCATlONS ' Ea,leC~,ao~» Jack Lewls, Ga ~ nty M~nager CConsid$r appcov-al.. 04:15 - 44:30~ OPEN MEETING Eopie ownro Roam 04:30 - 05:00 WQRK SESSIOIV - REGA DING MANUFACTURED i nnt or u» Hdy cram (oom H O US IN G I Mary Ja Berenato, epu#y County Attorney ~ i I I ; . ~ r;t TLIENEfiT INEEYINt10FTHE EAGLL• COUNTY{GPMM t ONERG WILL F Hp,O QM MAACH 1, 1984 THI8A6ENbA13Pfi0VIDED FOpINFOpMAT10NALPSE66NLV. LLTIMEIAREIkPPROXIMATE. ~9 et+~ WHILE IN 6E6S18P! MAV CoN91pFR Bt R~Yt$ THA, alte eROUGHT 8E1'OfiC IT. ~ I C:IWf'B91ooCS1FERR28,AGE j . ~ ~ I I I i ~ ~ SENT BY~EAGLE COUNTY ; 2-23-94 ; 17:57 ; 3033287207i 3034792157;# 4/ 6 . , . . .f ~'4+:•5'~i''; February 23, 1994 -$;p3 iAC;iF COLIiVTYHIpLDQVG ~ . ~ 551 RWADWAY OFFICE OF THE P.O. ROX 851) HdAKU t7F COMMISSMERS fAGiE, COI.ORADO 81631 + • 318-6605 ` ` - hAX (303) 3 ]8J.207 pt ..T `i;V+: - . ` :z;'r: ~ ••'i z~ 9,#,r• i 'w~;. '~t':a~?: EAGLE COUNTY, C4LORADO , AGENDA t Bt3AFiD OF GUUN.T.-Wl(._COMMiSSIONERS PLANNING MEETING DAY . MARCH. 1, 1994 . 09:00 - 12:00 A. PD-1 b0-93-5=8eaver Creek Pl1D, Upper Bachelor Edve c«a,cy aoom Gulch . , Sid Fox, Planning Manager, Community Development AC71ON: Cansitler a request for a PUD Sketch Plan changing iand use designation from Open Space Recreatian {OSR} ta Residential Low pensity (RLD). B. I'D-100-93-P7-Beaver Creek PUD, Chair 14 Site Sid Fpx, Pianning Manager, Comrnunity Development ACTION: + NpTE: This file has been withdrawn by the Applicant. C. PD-100-93-p2-Beaver Creek PUD, Strawberry Rark Sid Fox, Planning Manager, Ca.',~'n munity bevQlotament ACTION: . Consider a request far a[~U[7 Preliminary Plan changing land use designati~in from Open Space Recreation (OSR) ta Resident'al Low Density (RLD). ~ C:1WP61lUOCS~MARCOI.AGE I I ~ i ~ ~ SENT BY:EAGLE COUNTY ~ 2-23-94 ; 17:1, 3033287207- 3034792157;# S/ 6 la A - D. PD-700-93=A'I-Beaver Creek PUD. Tract B Sid Fax, Pianning Manager, CommunltyiDevelopment ACTIQN: Consider a request far a PUD Amendment ahanging the 'land use designation from Residential High Density (RHD) and ppen Space Recreation (C?SR) to kasort Commercial (RC). E. PD-700-93-A2-Beaver Creek PUD, TraGt M. Lat 2 Sid Fax, Planning Manager, Communlty Development ACTlCtN: Consider a request for a PUD Amendment changing the land use designa#ian from Resort Services (FlS) to Resart Commercial I (RCI). ~ F. PD-100-93-A3-'B~aver Cree~ PUD, Tract N, ;ot 7 ` I Sid Fox,.P(anning Manager, Community evelapment ACTIQN: Consider:a request for a PUD Amendment changing tMe land: use designation frQm ResQrt ervices (RS) ta Resort Cornmercial I (RCq, 6. PD-900-93-A4-Beaver Creek pUD, Trac# Q Sid Fax, Planning Manager, Community Development ACTIaN: Cansider a request for a PUD Amendment chan+ging the land use designatian from Resort Services (pS) rto Ftesort Commercial ! IRCIy. N. PD-100-93-A5-Beaver Creek RUD, 7ract P Sid Fax, Planning Manager, Community Qevelppment ACTION: ~ Consider a request far a PUD Amendment changing the land use, designation frorn Resort Services (FiS) tQ Resart C6mmerciat I (RCIl. 1. PD-940-93-AB-0eover Creek PUp, 7ract 0 Sid FaK, Planning Manager, Cammunity Development TIQN: Consider a request for a PUD Amendment ~ hanging the land use designation fram Resort Servi es (FtS) ta Resart Cnmmercial 1 tRC!). J. PD-100-93-A7-6eaver Creek PUD, Tract R Sid Fox, Planning Manager, Cornmunity Deve~opment ACTIO1V: Consider a request far a PUD Amendment to rernave the restrictiorl requiring usage us an into ! rnati~nal artS center, ; ~ ~ C:~1M'61 ~DO CSIMARCO T .AGE 1 i ( i ! i ~ l ~ ' ; I SENT SY-EAGLE COUNTY ; 2-23-54 ; 17-58 ; 3033267207-4 3084792157;# 6/ 6 ~ K. PD-100r93:--A8-Be aver Oreek PUD Sid Fax. Planning Manager, Community Develapment ACTION: Consider a request far a PUD Arnendment to the , Amended and Restated Guide to the Beaver Creek Unit Development ("PUD Guide"). 72:00 - 07:30 p.m. LUNCH 07:30 - 01.35 p.m. Pp-293-94-AF1-Cardillera. Filings 1& 2, Lots 46 & 47 WeCau++yRoo„ Pattie Haefeli, Planning Technician, Cammunity DeveIopment ACTION: onslder an Amended Final Piat for Lots 46 an ,47, Qrdi lara, Filings 1& 2. 01:35 - 03_•00 p.m. SU-31 93- 4-ravis Creok Subdiv(slon. Filing 2 P.epteGoUW Raam F'aul C;Iprkson, PIa1'1f1eC, Community Develapmemt ACTION: G.onsider a Sketch Plan propasal to subdivide sixteen 10+ acre single farnily parcels on 1$3 acres iT' mediately north of- the BellyaChe Rtidge 9ubdivision. 03:00 - 03:70 p.m. PLAT RESaLUTIOIV SIGtVtNG EryMCOUnyftoom attie Haefeii, Pianning Technician, Community evelopment 03:10 - 03:30 p.m. SM-39- 3-AF=LD ORCHARD PU4ZA I! : goal•Coum R66m K ith,Montag. Directar, Cammunity Development ACTION: Consid r apprQvaf. y ~ 43:30 - 04:00 W(7RIC ESSION - GOMMEHCIAf. DEYELQPMENT FROM IMto+*& iioiyc.ow gom BASALT TO CARBONDALE Bob Schultz ~ . 04:00 - 05:00 1VCITIC QF qPPEAL OF COMMUNfTY aEVELOPMENT'S ~~~~+aR~m DECISI N F~ROIW JANUAFlY 10. 1994 HEQRING BY EBY CREEIC ESA LtMITED PQRTNERSHIP AS DEVELOPER QF EBY CR IEK MESA SUBDIVI$1ON ary Jn Berenato, Deputy County Attarney ACTION: Conside approval. THE NEKT MEEfING OF THE G E COl114TY C4MMI8IQNERS WILL 8E MEID ON MAACN 7e04 THIS AGENDA IS FROVIO ED FOR I RMqY1QNAL PURP4f,'FD ONLY - AL! TFMES ARE APpNOXIMATE, THE B6AIiD WHILE lN SCSSION AV cwasmFa oTNFR REMS'fHAT AqE oROUBHT BFTOnE IT; I CAwP571DOGSIMAR007.AGE ~ ~ ~ Pa9e 4 ENTERPRISE SUNDAY 9MG3GS February 20, 1994 - 1/ail shoots itself in . the foot, and the rest ~pitllO~l ~ ev SCOTT N MILLEq y . : ; . , . . ~ . , . of the valley bleeds This is almost too easy a shot, . the foot again, and the poilUcal Vall's aIT'ordable housing saga (good will qulckty become a stagnant non- ` kind of llke Lorena Bobbitt or Tonya . shrapnel is going to rlcochet through for youl), here's a quick recap: cocnmunity of second homeowners ' Hazding Jokes, but Vail's done it therestofthevalley.Notsurprlsingly, Vallfonnedahousingauthority ln and retlrees without the pool of again, frlends. thisparticularvolleyLswerallordabie 1991, and for almost lhreeyears thls younger, year-round residents a few The lown that can rarely shoot housing, well-mearllnggrouphasstudiedthe aR'ordablehousingprojectswlllbring. straight any more fias shot ltseif ln in case you haven't been following town's housing problem and come That, frankly, ls Vall's problem. up wlth several proposals to do No,theblgatgumentfortherestof something about it. the valley, the part thaYs already . 'There's been a LLUe success: Vall hometomostofthepeoplewhowork has adjusted its zontng regulattons..} in the big-daddy resort at the base of X C. li(}LU4~U~' J to make it easier for homeowners to ' Vail Pass; ' is this::` By' bowing 'to` ' add caretaker units to thelr pressurefromtheNIl1ISY(notlnmy;. residences.Butihehousingauthority~ , back yard) and', BANANA' (bulld, hasbeenninningthroughamtne[leld ' absolutely nothing anywhere . near in lts efforts to actually bulld , anyone) factions. Vail 1s pushing its' , ar?ything, and three years on, it's a problems onto'the rest of the valley... wonderanyauthoritymembershave That, frlends, is cavse for concern. any limbs leR. -T whether or notyou glve the back half ' ' Every proposal put forth so far has ; of a fat rat what happens along Gore gone up in bright, opponent-fanned ' Creek. Ilames. The latest pmject to dfe was Vall, both~ towci and ski, azea, Y perhaps the most promising: the old creates more, year-round jo6s every. US West tower site near the main: yeaz. A lot of those 'year-round Vail lnterchange. emplayees rent; soine are looking to This one was shot down by those„ buy thelr flrst homes. A'tight rental • who screamed the town wo.uld lose stock and a nearly nonexi.stent for-_ valuable "open space" at the already- sale mazket at the low end in Vail. . developed site. People (discounting proper means people who work in: ' the butt-ugly tower already at the Vai111ve somewhere else, from Avon. slte)alsofrettedaboutthelmpresslon to Glenwood Springs.. ~ I . a modest apartment complex would Thatmeans "somewhere else" has. have on tourLsts. The slte is Vail's to pick up the tab for pollce and flre: front door, aRer all, and no "one' protection, road work, ambulance. , wanted a project that would detract servlce,. schools, . and ' so, on._ from the lovely lodges and ^Somtwhereelse"usuallycan'tatlord „ . ~ condominium complexes that now' thiskindofgrowth,soschooldistrlcts,: greet the town's guests.° : and town and county govemments In the.end, the Vall Town Councll have to stretch thelr resources even , bowed (again) to pmJect opponents thinner to handle. the . increasing and kllled the idea. The housing, number of people who can't afford to ; authority st1t1 has a plan for a'for-~ llve where;ffiey work. Need proofT!' sale proJect in West Vail, but I'll take ' Look at' the Town of Gypsum,"ai the short dates in the "death pool" :for thriving bedroam community that"; ° that one. k can't afford, to hlre a pollce ofllcer of its otvn: - • Atthlspointyoucanproperlyask, ~.r;~«:UnCortunakety,thepeoplewhollve~ : . "So what? Why should the Vail Town.~,~ ~ ir?~ and nint Vail "don t; seem ;to;carer'~ Counetl'sspinelessnessbotherme7';t.;;ve much aboutthe~.im act thelr~ ` Here's why:. s . rY~ , P . r' own short-sightedness - has on the,;. . : Let'sdiscountforthemomentthe; neighbors; and_'until~";theq`:do,:_ ; . "community vitallty'argument..,`..whenever.,Vall;shoots itself;,in::the~.` ` . ' O t}11f Il]81T1t.81T18 ~~All i ~ }h,~~ ~N ThaYs the ne ~toot, the rest of us wW bleed. S~- ;ws, Vail council appoints`six residen~s" <.:t[. '•~i • . : ~ ~ . ~ . - . ~ . . . , . . ; . . . ~ . . . . . . . _ . . . . . ~ . ~ ,;.:.v - . . . . . . . • ' . . . . " _ ' . P A ~ `~l/~1/ww" J . . The 1/aQ 7}ail - February - 18, 1994 5;: . . . f _ . Verbatim from the valley ~ "It's not that important to us." A U.S. District Court emPloYee~ in Denver, exPlaining . i why no court date has yet been set in Vail Associates' land- ; _ - _ lease fee case with the Forest Service: VA officials once pre- . , . : . : . . . . . . . - dicted a ruling by mid-January. "We should.have done it years ago: It's-about time someone ; took the bull by,its horns,.'.-.`=~ , . . ; - Avon Mayor A1 Reynolds' reaction to the creation of a~ steering committee for the valley 's summer markeHng board. ~ • "Aspenites joke about Robert Redford's new movie about ~ Vail: A Highway Runs Tkrough It " - from the March/April issue of Snow Counfry magazine: ~ e "I heard that his wife walked into his office, and they ~ . took her jewelry." . ~ - A local stockbroker talking about a former area invesf- 3 ment advisor whose office was paid a surprise visit by the ~ ~ IRS. " - - : ; - : - - - _ - ~ , . ~ . . _ - . . . . . . . . at: ' ~ itit. ?.\~jyi:;!t:;r~j~[~'::•~ - . . . , ' . . _ '.rL~' _ . , . . . . . ~ . - - ~ . . - . . . a.:. - - _ . . . , . ~ _ _ _ . . ~ . G _ , :r _ . - : , . . . . . . . . . . _ - - Castle Ro-ck residents±~ : . ' . . . . . . 4 land $445,000 refun. d~:l~~;~~ , sy rne Associaced Press without voter approval. ' CASTLE ROCK - Castle Rock During last October's municipal . residents will be getting a$445,000 election, officials opted not to seek ' refund from excess 1993 water and voter approval because they expected sewer revenues the city cannot spend only a slight excess in revenue. - • under the provisions of Amendcnent 1. :<<...r With the refund, the municipality "We believed we could live with- t will become the first in Colorado to in the (Amendment 1) guidelines," pay back residents rather than seek said Castle Rock Mayor Mark. ~ voter approval to spend it, according Wi»iams. . to David Broadwell, a lawyer for the Colorado Municipal League. However, officials could not pre- „ Approved by Colorado voters in dict the number of builders who-- 1992, Amendment 1 limits the would ftock to city hall for year-end. _ amount of increased spending to pop- housing permits. An $800-per-home ulation growth and rate of inflation. water-development fee was expected Last year, city officials also col- to go into effect Jan. 1. lected $750,000 too much in sales taxes and building fees. However, Officials said it all added up'to.- , officials will use that money to pay about $900,000 *of the excess rev'- ' off debt owed on public improve- . enues. ments for factory shops. . • Castle Rock, which according to city officials has grown to an estimat- Another $300,000 in sales taices ed 11,200 residents, has experienced has been attributed mosdy to the pop-:';; a boom that has changed the once- ularity of the Castle Rock Factory. sleepy Doaglas County seat. Shops, a 111=store complex `tfiaf: : . . . timate 000 v . . In 1993, the city issued a record . attracts an es , isitors~: , . , . . • . . , v eek. e . . . . . : . : : : ; - : . : . 394 permits for new homes and col- , ery w . . . . . . . . . : . . . : : . . . . lected a record $6.6million in sales'' . . . . , . taxes. 'Spinoff development near the mall'•. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Under Amendment 1, the city is ; and in downtown Casde Rock have`o • : . . • permitted to spend excess revenues . helped hike sales taxes by about .20 on debt-reduction but not much else percent. - •'-;:xX; a.~e-~~ ~,ac~. ~t~Y = x C: C'~.U?.e~,~~~~ _ . _ . . _ . . : . . . PUBLIC NOTICE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE (as of 2/25/94) MARCH, 1994 In an attempt to respond to scheduled meeting demands, as well as adhere to mandated ordinance and charter requirements, Council meetings are scheduled at the fallowing times: EVEIVING MEETINGS Evening meetings will continue to be held on the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month, starting at 7:30 P.M. These meetings will provide a forum for citizen participation and public audience for conducting regular Council business. WORK SESSIONS Work sessions, which are primarily scheduled for Council debate and understanding of issues before the Council, will now be scheduled to begin at 2:00 P.M. (unless otherwise noted) on everv Tuesday afternoon. THE MARCH, 1994, VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SCgIEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS: Tuesdav, March 1, 1994 Work session 01:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda) Evening meeting 07:30 P.M. Tuesdav, March 8, 1994 Work session 02;00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda) Tuesdav, March 15, 1994 Work session 02:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda) Evening meeting 07:30 P.M. Tuesdav, March 22, 1994 Work session 02:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda) Tuesdav, March 29, 1994 NO Work session TOWN OF VAIL Pamela A. Brandmeyer Assistant Town Manager ao . • ~ . ~ • cs ~ ~ s. ~ • • ' - , . ' ` ~ ~ 4 ~ (fO . • , • _ . . , ' - . . . . , . • I~~T ~ . . ~ . ~N,4,;,~~m , " ~ z..a ~ fY? 4;4.~'F~ ~'~";`s 3' Z•'~ . ~ I ~ ~ ~ ~ q ~L $ • ' ~ - .E. ' 4 . b~ ~ A~ • fi 1. ~ +yFp~a~ ' • ~ ~ y ~S g ~x~ 1994_,Thea~tre season 4 ~ - ~ . . ; . i~ ~ > y4`.- ' . O 0`0 t~ 3 i f y. 3 '$¢I{t "'fV xM~,l~'I ~ ~ , . ~ ~ . . i ' , . , ~ . : ' .1 , . , •+Y~ Y " . . . , ~ ' . ~r , a . ~ _ . . • ~ _ . . . . ~ ` . ° , t I k - - ~ , . . . . . . . y . - ~ . . . . . . . • _ . ~ . ; "..,3 tw 4 °>w•~~i~w. +Y; ~ ,~.X.~~~~'iPFk k.~ 4~p'~'' :t i vPf.TS a . . k F ? .v ` ~ - ~ ~ ( c . _ . . ~ -cyy -ti . ~ ~ ~ ~ y .t'~ . . . . . . ~ r~ . ' ` . , . , , ~ . Y'w ~ s-~t~" ~ . - ~ . . , , . . , , . ~ ; : • . _ . ~ ~ . . ~ - . i „ . . • ' . - ' • ,r,. . ~ ~*"?;t~'s3 . _ : , , . , . . . . . - . _ . ' _ . ~ . . , ~ . , - " . . " . ~ ' ~ ~ ' , • . . . ' _ - ' ' . 00 , , ~ , . . . . . . ^ , ~ . - . ' . ~ . - . . . : ~ to. 00, • ' ' ~ . ' , . , ~ ~.~J U ' . . . . ~ - . ~ • . . . `l ~ . , . . . . _ . cq ~ . . _ , , . . ~ . . Vai1 Community Theatre is pmud to Season Ticket Options: VAIEL (COMMUNITY THE~TRIE announce the 1994 season, thanks you for your support and we look . forward to your continued patronage at ~EASON. Optioxa II $25.00 our productions. Please fill out the order form below Admits 1 to all regular productions . and mail to: ~O]~~lP1EJL]L (Regulazly $32.00) . • May4-8, 1994 Program Recognition V~g' CO ~~g~ Battle Mountain E3igh School Copy of VCT Newsletter P.O. BOX 2496 , VAIL, CO 81658 - ~7CIE8]E]E7C~.~1E8, ~1~/illElm I~JE~AIR.~ July 14•16,1994 • Battle Mountain High School Option YII $50.00 . G1Et.lEA7CIER 7Cb71~T.~, ' August 18-20, 1994 , Admits 2 to all regular productions Name Battle Mountain High School (Regularly $64.00) Address ' Program Recognition ~~ATKER" Copy of VCT Newsletter • , ~~~LY ~~~~~T UP Invitatioh to Opening NigHt Parties . , October 26-30, 1994 Battle Mountain High School ' Phone ; Option IIIIII $75.00 ~ption l[ SPECL~II. E~'E1V''S: - • . @$25.00 $ . A~G JBF, -Elb-GA`-~ AL ENPOE Admits 2 to all regular productions, and March 3-5, 1994 1994 Peak Awards Celebration Option IIII . i993 PE~P£Ab6'~~YDS (Regularly $88.00) @$50.00 $ ~~~~~~g~~ Program Recognition March 18,1994 Copy of VCT Newsletter Option IIIIY Special Invitation to Opening Night Q$75.00 $ COLORAI~O COIdqldqZ11Vd3Y Parties THEA7'~ ~~~gB'%OIVFESTIU~ D?scounted Price for CCTC Festival your Season Ticket will be June 9-12; 1994 mailed to you. For more • inforination ca11949-1626 Schedu[e and Productions Su6ject to change " x ! I. 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" ' ~i'.~: ~ . i. - ,Citizens for Balanced Trans OIt1t1O11 Board Members: P Alison Powers, President 4Supponing the rmplementation oja muJti-mortal alternative transportation systnm Laurel Thompson, Vice Pres., Secty. for the Denver Metropotitan Region anri Colorado Frvnt Range Communities" Brant Liebman, Treasurer Edwazd 'Tico" Embury, Chairman Founded June 19,1989 Edie Bryan Alex Drummond P.O. Box 8623 Denver, CO 80201-8623 (303) 665-3551 (303) 93+ 1+15 gAx 3-3r? 3?HL Dan Ridgeway , XC: • February 15, 1994 To: County Commissioners, Local Elected Officials, and Administrative ~ and Managerial Officers of County and Local Governments of Colorado. ~((~'Wl From: Citizens for Balanced Transportation (CBT), a volunteer citizen tranportation advocacy group. Re: An open letter on a fundraising proposal to address statewide road surface conditions and alternative transportation services. C1 , Ladies and Gentlemen: CBT is preparing a proposal to raise new transportation funds by means of a sales tax on motor fuels. Our proposal would have no effect on the collection, use or distribution of HUTF or other existing funds. The new ` revenues would be equitably distributed statewide: - We feel that it is necessary for us to bring this proposal to the ballot in November because, at this time, it appears there is no intention within state government to address transportation funding needs this year. Given the rapidly deteriorating quality of road surface conditions statewide, the general lack of funds for regional and special needs mobility services statewide, and the continuing decline of air quality in too many of our cities and towns, we believe that any further delay is unwise, and will only increase costs in the future. Additionally, we are concerned that other efforts underway to develop new funds, which will be brought to the voters for approval no sooner than 1995, will be unnecessarily and prohibitively expensive and may well be rejected, further delaying needed funds for improvements. The immediate action we are proposing is fully warranted. Consider the following: Statewide, road surface in the poor cateaorv has increased 350% in the last six vears alone. It has grown f rom 18% in poor condition in 1987, to the present 1993 level of 63% in poor condition (CDOT figures), see, Denver Post article, and graph, attached. pSftiCulStc ma±±er (PMiQ) +ho nr+lIl!tant mect initripnc tn hcalth ic . worseninq in numerous areas all across Colorado not iust Denver. Caused more by vehicle travel stirring up dust than by vehicle emissians, roadbuilding to combat carbon monoxide caused by congestion has made it worse. Only alternative modes will eliminate both these air pollutants. Colorado is one of onlv six states which spends no state funds on public transit. The need for new state funds to mest growing demand is greater::`_-' than ever in rural areas as declining populations age, medical services are lost, and local.funds for special transit services are exhausted.- - Other efforts to address these aroblems forsee a need to raise as much as $500 million more - annuallv By contrast, the entire CDOT budget for fiscal year '93, including all state, federal, and local.matching funds was $529.4 million. Half or more.of the new money will be for the enormous proposed expansion of the Denver metro area highway system. ~~tl n .,.~a~..v. • J Our, strategy is different. Instead of building new lane miles to add capacitY to a roadway network, urban areas would re9ain capacitv within it, by diverting vehicle trips to alternative mode systems. HUTF revenue : would go farther statewide, by shifting demand for construction capital in urban/poor air quality areas to new revenues. We propose that most of the revenues used to build the alternative mode systems, needed to solve_ poor air quality, would be raised by a local motor fuels sales tax..This would add capacity without new lane miles, give us more transportation options, and would restore clean air and keep it clean. Neutralizing the . histori'cally insatiable and growing demand for highway dollars in the urban areas, particularly the Denver metro area, is the key to creating manageable statewide transportation funding. It will require the new source of revenue in our proposal, used to build new systems, that will make better use of existing revenues and minimize future revenue needs. Accordingly, our proposal would provide funding for surface condition ' ii181i1tniiicCiCe of ax75tlfig T'ddG'S, Stfa&t3 ai;d highi:BYS StatBWiC;?: It will also provide funding to start development of alternative transportation systems and services statewide and will supplement local funds in small population areas. This second category includes development and preservation of new and existing rail service for commerce, and passenger and tourist related.services, as well as some funding for new urban rail mass transit. It also includes bus/van services for general regional mobility needs, and for the needs of the elderly and persons with disabilities, as well as the full range of bike, pedestrian and equestrian trails for commuter and recreational needs statewide, in short, all travel modes and programs not eligible for HUTF funds. We have incorporated comments and concerns expressed to us by County Commissioners and administrators, local elected officials and advocacy groups. We are presently working with a"group of staff at the Department of Transportation to address technical concerns or needs of the Department. On February 17, the proposal will be presented to the Transportation Cortrnissioners of the Department of Transportation at their regular monthly meeting. We will be asking the Commission to consult with CBT to further develop the proposal for final consideration at their March meeting. We will request that they then recommend to theleg.islature that the proposal be referred by the legislature ta the ballot for the voters' approval at the November general election. " We are enclosing a summary and will be forwarding a proposal document for your consideration within the next ten days. We would be most willing to meet with you to discuss it. It is our hope that you will support our praposal and that you will write your legislators and Transportation Comunissioner urging that the proposal be put on the . ballot at the November general election. We would appreciate a copy 01- - any such recommendations. Any comments or questions may be addressed us c/o myself, Tico Embury, board chairman, CBT; 1915 S. Bryant St.; Denver, Co. 80219; (303) 934-1415, Fax, (303) 355-3446. . . j:~-;x:t•:. ~ . . . . ; . Sincerel~vt~~~ Tico Embury, chairman, Cit zens for Balanced Transportation , "SUMMARY QF MOTOR FUELS SAIES TAX PROPOSAL a solution to critical transportation needs within Colorado This proposal was prepared by Citizens for Balanced Transportation. Comments or questions may be sent to PO Box 8623; Denver, Co. 80201-8623 or by talephone at (303) 934-1415, FAX (303) 355-3446 SUMMARY - Motor Fuels Sales Tax Proposal - It is'proposed: - - that-the statutory exemption of the purchase of motor fuels from sales tax be eliminated; . - that the Colorado Constitution be amended to impose a state sales tax on the sale of motor fuels for use on roads and highways and to permit local motor fuels sales taxes. - that the Colorado Constitution be amended to dedicate any revenues from sales taxes imposed on the sale of motor fuels sold for use on roads and highways, to transportation purposes; - - that by statute, the state sales tax would be 4%; 'Chat goverrimsnt antl publ ic agencies would ba exernpt frcm any sales -tax on fuel used for their activities; - that revenues from the state motor fuels sales tax be constitutionally dedicated for use within the state, 40% to provide for the maintainence of the surface cordition of streets, roads and highways and 60% to provide for the development of alternative mode transportation systems in cities and towns, and regional and special needs mobility services; - that any governmental or legal entity with power to levy sales tax may also levy sales tax on motor fuels, providing the revenues are used for transportation related purposes; - that all revenues from any local sales tax on motor fuels remain wholly within the use and control of the entity levying the tax; - that the state revenues would be distributed in an equitable manner to supplement revenues raised in jurisdictions with small population unable to raise sufficient monies for their needs from local revenues alone; - that any area with air quality problem must impose alocal sales tax nd dedicate the revenues to restore air quality before they can receive any share af state sales tax revenues far surface maintainence; - that any local taxes raised within an area without an air quality problem can be used by that local area for any transportation purposes, providing they don't cause or contribute to air quality violations; : - jurisdictions with no air quality problems can trade surplus alternative funds with other jurisdictions for surplus HUTF funds; - that the amendment to the state constitution Hauld permit all monies collected by sales tax on motor fuels to be fully expended, any other constitutional provision to the contrary notwithstanding, although voters would still have to be approve all taxes; - that sales tax revenues spent for alternative modes and services would • be used to fund projects identified within the statewide transportation.. planning process and would be equitably distributed within that process;:..., - that state sales tax revenues for surface condi:tion maintainence would be equitably apportioned between transportation planning regions, except,.,~L: _ for the requirements applied to..jurisdictions with air quality problems.,:,•;,;,: - that adjacent counties, or adjacent portions thereof, could combine to form regional transportation districts. SURFACE CONDITION (1987-1992) ~ State Highway System . 100 21% 23% 32% 80 42% 42% 41% 60 63'!0 40 PQOiL , t . , . . 2Q_ 0 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 `93 ~ Poor Fair El Good . Nlednesday. Fabruary 9. 1994_ TIIk: DFNVEIt P~ ' ' Wcdnesdav. Fcbruary 9, 1994 Colorado roads. State s roads ' 111 poor C O~1C~1t1011 . in-.-bad shn"e, pcrcent. Rrgistcred vehicles in . MALS trem P3ge 16 Coloradc :osc 11 p_rcent over,the 0~~ial5 s^ percent of Culorado's highways last six years. Ay have exceeded their expected lite iS~$°now driveP41}tmill on rniles a span of 20 pears. b the year 2015, thcy are Davc Pampu of the Denver Re• day; y Repair funds fall far short giunal Council of Cuvcrnments projecied to drive 63.1 million , said his group hasidenlitied trans- miles a day. By Bob Unruh porWlton needs in lhe metro area Dan 1lopkins of thc state DOT n55oaalaa vfasa Maw alone totaling more than $ll bil- said thc limiled Amounl of money _ roads Nearly lwo-thirds o[ Colorado's roads are in lion by the }•ear 2015. Current rev• a~ublent is thca esutt ofta number . poor condition, and the stale has only a trac• cnue sources a~ill provide only $4 p + tion o[ the money needed to rebuild thrm, Col• billion to $5 billion, he said. of tactors, including lower Icvcls ? , urado Department of Transportalion officials me~bour needslf wewe're 've gototo[ind gasulincltaxisrevenues dbecauseclining said. the revenue somewhere." he said. newer cars use less fucl. Some o(ficials say a statewide tax increase I may be the answcr: Aill Neal, state transportation Hopkins said in a six•year pcriod =commis.aioner tor northern Colora• ending in 1591, l:olorado gol $1.43 da, said state otticials arc lrying to billiun in tedera{ highway moncy, ~ A state highway department assessment of Ihe problem, Which ~s to be released tu the Col- find support [or a tax incrcase but in the current period that is es- orado Legislature soon, was obtained by The next year or in 1996 that would pected lo drop to $1.31 biilion. Associated 1'ress. raisc up to $500 miliion annually. Fedcral nioney used to makc up lts conclusions ~r•ere not comforiing. A chart ~~The feds aren't going to bail us 55 percent of the st2te's highway whose diverging lines resembled the jaws of a I out," said Ray Chamberlain, out- Dudget but for fiscal year 1995, yawning alligator illustrated the growing guing executive director of thc which begins this sammer, the fed- chasm between how much money is needed to ttate transportation department. eral sliare has droppeJ to 40 per- build, repair and maintain the 9.160 miles of ~~~Transportalion has got to be on cent, Hopkins said, r state higtiways in Colorado, and what can be the ballot tor a signiticant in- State rc~~enues for highways arc done with available tunds. crease in revenues." not keeping pace, eitlier. Ten years The state highway assessment says about 75 Aetween 1987 and 1993, Colora- ago, Colorado spent 12 percent of du's population rose 3.7 pcrcent ils budget on highways; now it's ~ Please sae ROADS on 68 and vehicle miles traveled rose 9 down to under 7 percent. I_ V AIL - In a state where downtown _ _ • Denvcr buildings Jating to 19$$ arc callcd j historic, it should not sur prise anyone that buildings , - only three decades old'are considered a traditional part • t . ~tis~~ ~ i I ofthis faux Bavarian village. The fact is that until 1962 " there was nothing at Vail but mountainside potalo palchcs sct agninst thc' swecping, soaring Gorc e i Kangc Vail has bccome so popu-, lar that for at Icast a dozen years it has needed a trafTc light at the four-way cross- roadsjustoff themainlnter stale 70 exit. Somehow, the T town never has.been able to admit the obvious and pre- fcrsacoP dirccting tratTcat ~~~a ~ ~ t. . -a :.F ,,a~ ~i.., ~ ~ty,.~ .iJ ~~w,"(c~ that crossroads during peak hours on winter weekends. J Sebastian Sinisi's ~ e ; ~ . - sic,". A traf(ic light, some think. would ruin Vail's •'''P{wtos by•~r scnsc of Bavarian-Alpine Jaek Affleek charm. Dut not nearly as "1 i, much as a proposal The Two F.lk re.rtaurant afl, which the town lislened to ~ " `3''~ ~ ~ + ~ • ~ ' t~a ~ - y the !ip of l~arPi Cl~ina Bowl, ~ . scmiscriously last summer - ~ E~"~~='s....~,-,;~ , ~ ~ ~ Jeft, feature.r Utelndiari - to create a tunnel to en- . 1 ~ I` ~ 1 'a- t f in,rirle almtg with a rurtic closc a Portion of I-70 adJ nationnlpa,klo`dgenyle,in- . cent to Vail. No matter. Regardlcss of teriar. Abovr, Ute Intlian % ,s ~ ~ ~R~ ~1 ~ • 3 what happens on the chrefEddie Box bletre.r the . . a bround. Vail runs a class act Two F_lk rettaurant drering on the mountain. A recent ~ tGe tledication ceremony. r~ cxample is lhc national park lodge-style 'I'wo Elk restau- Paul Miller, who had a large rant, sitting on the lip of China Bowl,at 11,200 feet hand in designing Two Elk. "What we wanted here is neaz the lop of Lift 14. something more tactile and OPened in Dccember, comfortable. 1992. Two Elk is unaba"sh- , edly upscale. Designed by • r r'"'We tri ed to create a. comfortable world that visi- 7_chren and Associatcs, lhe tors Gom elsewhere might same Avon-based architec- expect to find in the Colora- lure firm Ihat diJ the Lodge at Suns ot reslaurant in: do mountains,'.'- Millet said. , P B rison the restau l i Winter Park, ~Cwo Elk y compa sports the same heavy; round log co1- , s the Gore Range and Chma (3ow1^µTwo still close to $3 S,milhon s, nN `rant at Mid Vail ha~snothing special umns and beams';that proved an mstant Elk`.features Ute Indian;designs At a tiine whentfew peopl`e,smokev.~t about u and could be anywhere r hit at`ter,Park'~ ~::,~'i thro~ hout,tHe 24 OOO;square-foot rwilltake,dcades bf cozy~fireplace fires~tas ~,'I`hat may,account for.tke fact lhat These lod es`evoke thE,intenor: feel; '600ESeat rc,staurant°~' for Two~Elk s beams and~ratiers to at b~~TwtS'=Elk s"restaurant.sales did nearly,'~r and ambiane ~ofall those pre 1920 log r•i ~Unhke the'oom pah=pah sch'irialtz far, `:°tam the."smoky'daik patina the old na -double what was.expected dunng the beamnauonal ; Two Elk is a tn . ~honal`park s lodges ;seem always to have first season,:^ a park lodges --from below in 'V.ail V~II Y g p specially,when one ' had Slill, the feeling is therer; ~Ult~mately, Two Elk succeeds - hke " Man ' Glaciers lod e near the Canadian um h of illusion ege border in Glacier Natitinal Park to Yel- considers.that the craftsmen who hand- "One of the reasons new ballparks rY =the new/old ballparks.= because.it ' lowstone's Old Faithful Lodge;to the El built the pre-1920 national park lodg@s are being designed to'look and feel old.' conjures the,images`and,feel of;'placesj Tovar Lodge at the.Grand Canyon.' are no longer around,-Even;so; with i§ thal we've used moderqarchitecWre.. we think we remember..0i would like !Along with Floor to-ceiling expanses ` inodem-:technolo~,y taking theplace of" '~.m a way that made.dzcold and ~solat ; to rememb ~~In@luding placeswe-never ~ i of windows that let m sweepmg v~ews-ofr1 ~ hand methods Two Elk s pnce~tag was! y ed explamed Zehren and Associates ~ really saw ` n,~ ~ _ r- t t, ~ r 1 e~r i r r. ` 6.'~.~nr :,,k. ~ si.! , t~ •.r;... . . i. . . . • ~ , . . . . ~m,. ~ . . M • / / . ~ . " '.Tlie~DenvexPosLMagazine~l ` February 27, 1994 9 X. ~ v • _ . . . . . . . . t . . . . . . : . : : . . . - . _ . : . - . . . _ .I.- - - - - - - - • . . . - - - - . _ - - - - - , `t ` . . , . _ = - _ P~n~..~;.:~._ ; _ ; _ - ' ~ - • Ea e County tax ~ age~~` Classi$c '93 state aver adon~+:92 % of county '93 % of county ~~:s~ WOR 57.7 56.8 ; , Resid enhal~~ SComme c?al~h 26.2 26 261~N 's . rIlldtlStrlBl~"a~~i°e~~~ 1.5 1.2 t~.~,5 9~,;~`~~ - • . . .5 Wgncultu al~5 • . . , -Pr"oducing Mmes p 0 '~L~~ i. . =;0i1 aad'~Gas'~ ~E 0 0 ~ -.3 8 x\lacant I.and~~~~ ` 10.5 11.9 6 3.',, h . x~.~ rState`Assessed~ 3.5 3.6 83 1{~ . Y ?'~°wrr'k' . ~ ~ f/~`' :r. . .K - • . . `.Sowce:~Colorado.PubIit F_~''~enditure Councii __Z ..4L~•_~ . ' ~ ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . , In Eagle County... . , : _ - . . . - - . _ - . : . : . . _ _ _ - . . . . . _ . ¦Residentialvaluationsincreased by 4.2 percenf - from $424.5 million ~ . ~ I>:' in 1992 to 5442.5 in 1993. ~ M; ¦ Commercial property was val- - ,,Z ued at $192.4 million in 1992 and jumped 5.4 percent to $202.8 million last year. ¦ "Industrial" property valuation fell 18.3 percent in 1993, down $2 million from the previous year's fig- ure of $11 million. Agricultural land. ~ however, increased in, value = from $3.4 million to $3.6 million in 1993. ' ¦ Eagle County's vacant land was ~ valued at $77.4 million in 1992; that increased 19.5 percent in 1993 to -Y $92.6 million. In Garfield County... . ¦ Residential valuation dropped >.6 percent from $116 million to $115.3 million in 1993. Garfield's commer- ~ - cial property increased in value in . _ ~ . : . . : . . . : . - - . . . . . _ . . . . . . . . 1993, from $63.2 million to $67.4 . . , . ' . . . . . . ~ ' ~ ~ - ~f•' ' ' - ' .:i:;=:.;: :[':::::c:r::.;:t.i:;:v^ :~i?"''=:-? ~:i:: ~ . IY111110II. r....-....~.~:.:.~:<'..:~.~_....... . -r::.>~. : t~ : ..,..=-..r.. : . . . . . . . . . - - ' - Agricultural land increased in . . . , . . ' . ~ 7~~value by 6.9 percent - from $7.5 ~ million to $8.1 million. :~.;:r - ~ ¦ Vacant Garfield County land . ;:`t;rwas valued at-S23:4 mitlion in.1993:: . ~ ;~.n..-... ~ . , - ~ z~~-; . - - ~ ~ . ~ . . - . .Nrr;?: , ~ ` , . . ~ ~ - . . . . - ~ ~ ~ . ~ . . ' _ . ' ~ - - . - ' . . . . • ' . ~ . _ :r~Aup from $20.2 million in 1993. ~ _ . L_ Eagle County's total assessed valu- ~.ation for all categories - from.resi-. . dential to industrial and others, was ~ : . . . . . , . . . . . . . - . $779.4 million, an increase of 6 per- . : cent ($44 million) from tlie 1992 fig- _ .......~.:.;:•I~~: FE . " ' : - . . • _ . . . . , . _ . . ~ . . ~ ~ :~~.:::F... ,G . . . . - ~ f 735.4 m~Won. . , . -ure o $ : ~ WORK SESSION FOLLOW-UP TOPIC QUESTIONS FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS 1991 11/19 NEWSPAPER VENDING MACHINES TOM M.IJIM C.: What can be done to make these uniform Planning staff has met with the newspaper owners and reviewed locations and locations less prolific? for boxes. Existing boxes have been located and counted. The plan is to define appropriate locations for boxes and appearance, Streetscape Plan calls for encasing the boxes in woodframe. "Free speech" issues are involved with the effort. Project will be prioritized with other CDD Long Range and Special Projects for Council review in at the 318/94 Work Session. 1992 11/10 COUNTY REGIONAL MEETINGS Next meeting to be announced. 1993 10/19 REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF COUNCIUSTAFF: Follow-up and respond to petitions Appraisal underway. Rick Moser has contacted developer who has TRAPPER'S RUN PARCEL presented at 10/19/93, TC Regular Evening meeting. referred him to a condemnation attorney. Mr. Moser still feels he can have the appraisal by 1131/94. 10119 SNOW STORAGE LAND GREGILARRY G.: Immediately pursue purchase from VA Initial discussion between TOV and VA re: possible future land exchanges PURCHASE of current snow storage site, as well as another 10 acres have occurred. adjacent to the west. 12107 REFERENDUM SUBMITTAL TOM M.: Supply detail re: immediate disclosure PROCESS requirements for referendum petitioners, (request: Johnston) 1994 Issue will be addressed at the 3/1194 Work Session. 01/04 LIBRARY HOURS (request: Johnston) ANNIE: Complaints have been received re: library hours, i.e., holidays, evenings, overall not convenient for "working" residents. 01104 HANDGUN ORDINANCE TOM M,IKEN; Draft ordinance re: sale of handguns/ Tom M. will prepare a model ordinance which prohibits deadly weapons (request: Lapin, w/consensus of automatic weapons (prohibiting!!!) within the town limits. within liquior license premises. Council) Check on lobbying efforts through CML's Sam Mamet. February 25, 1994 Page 1 of 3 . . . . ~ ~ ~ ~ _ f ~ ^~,i . . . . . . ,4 . ~ ~ - t , t . . • ~ - i 1994 SUBARU AMERICAN SKI C SSIC : : : ; ~ };y ~ . t - _ i,> z~~ $.::.i -.:a-:•: : : : . . ~ ~ < . . . ~ . _ ' ~~b-- , . . . . . ' 6?, " We are excited that you will be able to join us for the 1994 Suboru American . Ski (lassic. it will be ten action-packed days of ski racing, social events, and more , . . . : . . : . : . . : . . . : . . . . . . . . : : : , rac . . . . : . . . s i ing. - Once again, the Vail Valley Foundatian is thrilled to host the Visa ford Celebriry Cup, the Rolex legends af Skiing and new this year, the Subaru World Cup Finals. Sharpen your edges, make a few tums ond get ready to join President Ford ' ~ for his American Ski Classic. < : - . . . . . . Sincerely, John Gamsey President Vail ValleV Foundation . . . . . = - , . . _ . . . . . . . - . , , - . . . . , ~ . . , , . I ' :T . . . . ~ ' . . ' . . . . . . . . ' . . ~ . . . . . . . . - . . _ . . . . , . ~ . . _ . . . . . . . . . . . , . ' _l:' r . ~ * k, ,004*4 Registration is the place to pick up your «edentials and invitations. Due ta the size of this year's event, - there will be TWO registration locations. Those individuals arriving for the Visa Ford Cup or the Rolex legends of . : . Skiing events should register in Beaver Creek ot the Hyatt's Heritoge Hall. If you are arriving after March 14, register ot the lodge at Vail's Vail Room. Hours and dates of operation for both locafions foliow: . . . . . . BEAVER CIZEEK: VAIL: Registration opens Thursday, March 10 Regishation opens Tuesday, Mnrch 15 , ~ . Haurs of operation Hours of operation Morch 10 1:00 am - 9:00 pm March 15 8:00 am - 8:00 pm . March 11 1:00 am - 9:00 pm March 16 8:00 am - 8:00 pm March 12 1:00 am - 8:00 pm March 17 8:00 am - 8:00 pm March 13 7:00 am - 9:00 m Mor h 18 - . . . . . . p c 5:00 am 8:00 pm . . March 14 1:00 am - 4:00 pm March 19 8:00 am - 7:00 pm _ -lr a r~ - • C redentials will provide lift access at both Beaver. Creek and Vail from Thursday, March 10 through Sunday, March 20. VIP credentials will also provide access to the hospitaliry tents which are operational at Vail ar 8eaver Lreek on race days only. In Beaver Creek the tent will open at 9:00 am. In Vail, the tent will be operational beginning at 8:30 am. Continentol 6reakfast and lunch are served at 6oth locations. . . ' +_ZJ..`aiY•ri'. • ' . ~ Vs~"`~v~:;';=t,;. ; • ' ' r n • . i'' t a.. '~a.. i - , ' ' J • ~'K F~ ~ 5: r 'j,, 's?.i`? a . . . . . . : . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . : • . : . . .;~s; ;::i:;;;::::_, - •.4;. :.7•:~~... . ~ } . This pro-am race will be conducted in Beaver Creek utilizing a"pool" format. Each team of five racers will compete against four other teams in a"poal." The team with the 6est record wiil then . ! advance to face the winners from the other groups. The final four teams will race in the finals to be held at night "under the lights!" ~ We wiil use existing handicops from last year's American Ski (lassic for as many participants as ~ . possible. For the remaining racers, we will make an announcement at the Ford cup Racer's Breakfast far.those racers to go immediately to the Start and take a handicaP run. . ~ ~ Please refer to the accompanying Racer Handbook. . = SCHEDULE: ~ March 12 8:30 am Racer's Breakfast 9:1 S am Handicapping Runs 10:30 am VISA Ford Cup - Day One March 13 10:00 am VISA Fard Cup - Day Two 1:00 pm Finals ALL RACERS MUST ATTEND THE RACER BKEAKFAST SATURDAY MORNIN6. I _,v..._..~.,~,.,..v..'. .~.~...~,..,..r.,.~.~:.~~.. - - - . . . . _ - ~ . . . . . . . 4-. , ~ . . • ~,;:.r:e='~ . . ' ~ av 5~ 'f ° 7~ • t ~ C` L . . . t.~ . • ' + ..,1. . . , . . 4._ . . , : , . , . • . . . . . ~ . . ~ . . ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . . . . . , . . , . . . . . . _ . . . , . . . . . - . . . . . . . . . , . . . . ~ . ~ , . . . . . , . . . ; . . FA FARE ~ . . . . . . . . ' ' . ~C?' . A OPENING GEREMONIES: ~ Presented 6y Subaru. A unique Vail tradition. Don't miss this outdoor exftavaganza honoring the World Cup rocers. Dress warmly and arrive : r : eary or e est seats. Tues ay, March 15, 7:30 pm, 6olden Peak : : . _ . . . • _ . : . . . . , a ;l. ~ AWARDS CEREMONIES: Each aftemoon of a Worid Cup race day, we will recognize the winners of tfie day as well as the overall World Cup winner for that discipline. eX` A once in a lifetime opportunity-don't miss it! Wednesday, March 16, Thursday, March 17, Saturday, March 19, 3:30 pm, Children's Fountain, Vail. A PUBLIC PICK: . n~u~ I Come watch your favorite Worid Cup men and women determine . - t" their race start position for ffie nezt day's ruce. , 8V8 WednesdaV, March 16 and FridaY, March 18, 7:30 Pm - , Pepi's Deck, Vail. A STREET PAKTY d Fa~ > ' cJ Following the Public Pick, the pace picks up as we start dancing in tfie street! Friday, March 18, 8:00 pm, $ridge Sheet. yea ~ FINAL AWARDS et One last chance to see the best skiers in the world. Don't miss the crowning of the overalf inen`s and women's World Cup champions. Sunday, March 20,1:45 pm, Voil international Finish Stadium . . _ _ : . . . . ~ . . . . Y ,.7 . 2 . . • . . ' ~ . , . . . . - . . . . _ . . . . , ..r, , _ . . . . . ' 1 ~ _ . _ . ' . Y,q •:t':':•.•:" »:::".!i:•: :•:i•::•i - 50CIAL E3CHEP WEL O E PA 4: ~RTY ry b Hoste Subau:'A great hme to greet old friends and meet new ones. Hors d'oeuvres and complimeneverages. ro ~ Friday, March 11,1:00 pm, Village Hall. By invitation only - tasual attire. . . . . z~,. RACER'S BREAKFAST] Time t pull together yor team's`game plan while enjoying o hearry breakfost and racing tips from the pros! (Ford Cup mcers only). Saturday, March 12, 8:30 am, ViIlage Hall. TEA~DA C - y t ~ , . _ . Hosted by the Gorsuch family. Enjoy apres-ski in Old World style. Hors d'oeuvres and complimentary beverages. . - Saturday, March 12, 4:00 pm, Village Hall. By invitation onfy - apres-ski attire. ."°1. VI5A FORD CUP FINALS PAKTY~ Watch the finais of the Ford Cup °under the lights° while enjoying complimentary food and hat beverages and cap the evening off with a great fireworks show! Sunday, March 13, 7:00 pm, Hospitnliry Tent. By invitation anly - warm attire. 5KI MAGAZINE LEGENDS OF 5KIING 13AN12 UET7; The gala affoir of the event recognizes this year's Legend'of Nonor, Chrisiioii Pravda. Monday, March 14, Village Hall. 4 (ocktoils at 7:00 pm, dinner at 8:00 pm. Tickets reouired - black tie op6onal. .:G _ - - . . . • . . _ . . - :.ti-' , ,:.:y:. . . , . . . , _ y: . , . . i . . o - ~.t.y K ' ' , • . r 5 ~ , , , ' j G ;;.r. , gj . ,,,.~.v`v . . . . . , . . . . . ' . . t; Y n ~ . . • , . . . - > „ 1994 AMERICAN SKl CLA5SIC 5CHEDULE OF EVENT5 I THURSDAY, MARCH 10 7:00 am Regishation Opens Hyatt-Heritage Hall Beaver Creek ~ 1:00 pm Slifer, Smith, frampton Chnllenge Race Haymeadow Beaver Creek : : : ~ . : . . . . . : . . . . . 8:00 pm Challenge Parry - hosied by the Hyatt Hyatt Beaver Creek A FRIDAY, MARCH 11 11:00 am Rolex legends of Skiing Downhill International Vail ~ 1:00 pm Welcome Party Village Hull Beaver (reek I SATURDAY, MARCH 12 8:30 am Racer Breakfast Viilage Hall Beaver Creek 10:30 am Visa Ford Cup Haymeadow Beaver Creek 4:00 m T - p ea Dance Hosted by the 6orsuch FamilY Villa9e Hall . . Beaver Creek 8:00 pm (ancert Dobson Arena Vail . ~ . I SUNDAY, MARCH 13 10:00 am Uisa Ford Cup Haymeadow Beaver Creek ~ 7:00 pm Visa fard Cup Finals Haymeadow Beaver Creek 8:00 pm Visa Ford Cup Party Finish Stodium ~ Beaver (reek I MONDAY, MARCH 14 ` . 10:30 am Rolex legends of Skiing Giant Slalom 1816 Beaver Creek 1:00 pm SKI Magazine legends of Skiing Banquet Viilage Hall Beaver Creek CON7INUED. . . _ . _ _ . _ _ - . - . . _ - . , _ : . . . . . . . . . . _ - . • ~ - :~s~" . . - • . . . . - - . • . - ~ ' ~ . . . . ..>:C~..i. . . ~.~r,~ 5.,.~ . { . . . . . Z ~ ~i ' . , T ;j . _ , . • . . . . ' . .1 . , . . . . . ~.v . . . . . . . ' . . • . . • . . . . . . . . . . ' ' ' . . ..:~i~.~. . . . ~ . , • . . , . . . . . SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ~ - - ONTi C NUE D... . . . _ - . - - I . TUESDAY. MARCH 15 - . ~ " ~ ~ _ . • 8:45 am Spansor Breakfast Caokshack Vail 7:30 pm Subaru Opening Ceremonies Golden Peak Vail • ~ , - , WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 " • : ~ - ~ . • . 9:00 am Subaru Women's Downhill ~ International Vail • - - ~ ~ ~ = ~ , ; 11:30 am Subaru Men's Downhilt Interno6onai Vail . ~ 3:30 pm Awards Children's fountain Vail . . : : . . ~ - _ ~ _ . 1:30 pm Public Pick Pepi's De:k Vail I THURSDAY, MARCH 17 9:00 am Subaru Women's Super G International Vail 12:30 pm Subaru Men's Super G Intemationai Vail 3:30 pm Awards (hildren's Fountain Vail 8. •00 pm Jo ~ I . hn Hiatt and The Guilty Dogs ' m concert Dobson Arena Vml AFRIDAY, MARCH 18 1:30 pm Public Pick Pepi's Deck Vail 8:00 pm Street Parry Bridge Street Vail ~ . . . . ~ , SATURDAY. MAfZCH 19 " 9:00 am Suboru Women's GS Internafional Vail ~ 10:15 am Subaru Men's GS Giant Steps Vail 3:30 pm Awards Children's fountain Vail , SUNDAY, MARCH 20 ~ 9:00 am Subaru Women's Slalom Golden Peak Vail 10:15 am ~ Subaru Men's Slalom International Vail 1:45 pm Final Awards International Finish Stadium Vail ~ t 's ~ .T . . 4~ i ~°i w ~ . - _ - . . ' . . -.f ~ ' 4.' . . . . . • , , ~ . . ~ . . ~ . . . . . . ~ . . . , , . . - . . . ~ . . . , . . . , . . . . . . . . . ~ n ~ ~ a q tr . . Q 1994 February 18, 1994 ~ p . 4 , Up FINALS Ms. Pam Brandmeyer OR L D C a¢. Town of Vail SUBARUm 75 South Frontage Road AMERICAN vail, co 81657 SKI CLASSIC Hosted by Jerry Ford ' Sergio Tacchini World Cup Subazu Men's and Women's Finals Dear Pam: • Rolex Legends of Skiing Visa Ford Cup vAIL & BEAVER CxEEK ' In Just a few short weeks you will be arriving to the March 10-20, i994 excitement of the 1994 SUBARU American Ski Classic! It is , certain to be our biggest event since the 1989 World Alpine Ski Championships; an event filled with great ski competition from the Board oE Direccors President Gerald R. Ford VjSA Foc'd CuP, ROLEX Legends of Skiing to the SUBA.RU Roberc E. Barret[ _ WOP1d CUp r"lI1alS. Leon D. Black Carolyn S. Blount , . Craig M: Cogut • James Berry Craddock You will find enclosed a comprehensive information packet . Ja`k c`°Sby for the event. Please review it carefull. We warit our exPerience Andrew P. Daly . y Y H. Benjamin Duke, jr. during the SUBARU American Ski Classic to be wonderful and to Harry H. Frampcon, III . Jot,n camSeY , . ensure that your needs are met Mary Ellison, Sponsor Liaison, will. George N. Gillett, Jr. ' Pepi Gramshammer aSS1St you tI1COllgIlOUt the eVeTlt. She Wlll COI1taCt you IleXt Week t0 Steve N. Haber reV1CW 3I1 uestions that you ma have. Please feel free to contact Martha Head , y q y y wiuiamJ. xybt . either your sponsor liaison. or your sales coordinator for further Elaine W. Kelton _ Henry R. Kradis information. Fitzhugh Scott, Emericus Michael S. Shannon RoaneY E. stiFer We look forward ta seeing you soon! Until then tiine your C. Philip Smiley . • Richara L. sWig skis, restock your sunscreen supplies and keep cheering for the. Oscar L. Tang " Herberc A. Wertheim US .SKI TEAM ! ' • John Gamsey , . . ~ ' . Presidenc • , , , - Warm regards, ` . Asa Mackintosh ' Senior Vice President ~ . vfuLvaLLEY . . , FOUNDATION . i ' . • A Project of che Vail_Valley Foundation . Post Office Box 300. . . , Vail, Colorado 81658 303•476-9500 ~ FAX 303-476-7320 a..~1e Candidate for the 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships ` - . , . , ~ i ~ . . ; r r z W. ~ . r. r I f. I L COMPETITOR HANDBOOK SUBARU AMERICAN SKI CLASSIC t~ Rolex Legends of Skiing I Visa Ford Cup L... Vail & Beaver Creek ~ March 10-20, 1994 ~ p1-4 5~BARU@ ROLEXe vIS4 (3RLD C Candiclate for the 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships L COMPETITOR HANDBOOK ~ . ~ TABLE OF CONTENTS f . . Organizing Committee ~ General Participant Information ~Schedule of Events f ROLEX LEGENDS DOWNHILL * Detailed Schedule ~ . * Rules VISA FORD CUP ` * Detailed Schedule * Rules ROLEX LEGENDS GIANT SLALOM * Detailed Schedule * Rules SLIFER, SMITH & FRAMPTON CHALLENGE - ' * Schedule ~ - * Rules - Sponsor Listing . f American Ski Classic Past Winners i Important Telephone Numbers I : . . k:.> ~ . ~V:. . 1994 AMERICAN SKI CLASSIC IWO L: COMPETITOR HANDBOOK ! ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Honorary Chairman President Gerald R. FORD President John GARNSEY Chairperson b Event Director . Cecilia FOLZ Race Committee - World Cup Tim ROBERTS . Race Committee - Legends/Ford Cup Daniel CONWAY Race Manager Linda BORK Sponsorship Lissa MACHINTOSH ~ . Press Operations John DAHIN Social Functions Allie COPPEAK , Administration Christy LIPPERT I Accreditation Richard NORRIS Transportation Paut CHADWlCK Television Operations Terry BRADY Marketing Bob KUNKEL j Communications Joe MACY Ceremonies Joan MADISON Advisory Committee ' President, Vail Associates Andy DALY ~ Councilman, Town of Avon John HAZARD Subaru of America Molly LARAMIE Mayor, Town of Vail Peggy OSTERFOSS Vice President, Vail Associates Chris RYMAN U.S. Forest Service Bill WOODS GENERAL PARTICIPANT INFORMATION ~ Registration and Accreditation . Registration is located in the Hyatt Regency at Beaver Creek, in Vllage Hall on the lower level from Thursday, March 10 through Monday, March 14. From Tuesday, March 15 through Sunday, March 20 registration will take ( place in The Lodge at Vail in the Vail Room. You may pick up all pertinent information regarding the American Ski Classic, schedule updates and event accreditation at these locations. I; The color of your credential indicates lift access. If you have a white credential.you will be allowed fiill lift access on both Vail and $eaver Creek mountains during the events. If you have a pink credential then you must present the lift ticket checker with an altemate means of valid lift access. i.;. Hosnitalitv Tent . The Hospitaliry Tent will serve continental breakfast and lunch on race days only as listed below: Date Hours Location ~ Mar 11 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Vail/Finish Stadium Mar 12-14 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Beaver Creek/Finish Stadium Mar 16-17 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Vail/Finish Stadium Mar 19-20 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Vail/Finish Stadiam L Transportation The Transportation Office is in the Anderson Board Room at the Hyatt Regency at Beaver Creek. The office is open beginning on Wednesday, March 9 at 8:00 am and will be open throughout the event l~ 1994 AMERICAN SKI CLASSIC a.~ L. COMPETITOR HANDBOOK ' AMERICAN SKI CLASSIC SCHEDULE f Thursday, March 10 7:00 am Registration Hyatt Regency/Heritage Hall 1:00 pm Rolex Legends of Skiing - DH Inspection/fraining Intemational/Vail ( 7:00 pm Slifer, Smith & Frampton Challenge Race Haymeadow/Beaver Creek 8:00 pm Challenge Party Village Ha1lBeaver Creek ' Friday, March 11 7:00 am Registration Hyatt Regency/Heritage Hall ; 8:00 am Rolex Legends of Skiing - DH Inspection/fraining Intemationa]Nail 9:00 am Hospitality Tent Opens Finish Stadium/Vail 11:00 am Rolex Legends of Siding - DH Race Run #1 IntemationalNail 12:30 pm Rolex Legends of Skiing - DH Race Run #2 IntemationalNail 1:45 pm Rolex Legends of Skiing - DH Awards Children's FountainNail - 7:00 pm Welcome Party hosted by the Hyatt Village HallBeaver Creek f i Saturda y, March 12 7:00 am Registration Hyatt Regency/Heritage Hall 8:30 am VISA Ford Cup Racer Breakfast ViIlage Ha1lBeaver Creek ~ 9:00 am Hospitality Tent Opens Finish StadiumBeaver Creek 9:30 am New Ford Cup Racers - Handicap Runs HaymeadowBeaver Creek 10:30 am VISA Ford Cup - Day One HaymeadowBeaver Creek ~ 4:00 pm Tea Dance presented by the Gorsuch Family Village HallBeaver Creek l_ 8:00 pm Concert Dobson Arena/Vail Sunday, March 13 7:00 am Registration Hyatt Regency/Heritage Hall 9:00 am Hospitality Tent Opens Finish StadiumBeaver Creek 10:00 am VISA Ford Cup - Day Two HaymeadowBeaver Creek 7:00 pm VISA Ford Cup - Finals HaymeadowBeaver Creek , 8:00 pm VISA Ford Cup - Party Finish Stadium/Beaver Creek Monday, March 14 : ' 7:00 am Regisiration Hyatt Regency/f-Ieritage Hall _ , 9:00 am Hospitality Tent Opens Finish Stadium/Beaver Creek 10:30 am Rolex Legends of Siding - GS Qualifying 1876Beaver Creek ` 12:30 pm Rolex Legends of Siding - GS Race 1876Beaver Creek 7:00 pm SHI Magazine Legends of Siding Banquet V llage Ha1lBeaver Creek ~ l ( - Tuesda y, March 15 8:00 am Registration Lodge at VaiWail Room 8:45 am Sponsor Breakfast CookshacWMid-Vail ~ 7.30 pm Subaru Opening Ceremonies Golden PeakNail Aw 1994 AMERICAN SKI CLASSIC L_: . 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COMPETITOR HANDBOOK WednesdaY, March 16 . 8:00 am Registration Lodge at VailNail Room 8:30 am Hospitaliry Tent Opens Finish StadiumNail 9:00 am World Cup Women - DH Race Intemationa]Nail 11:30 am World Cup Men - DH Race IntemationaWail r 3:30 pm World Cup DH Awards Children's Fountain/Vail LJ: 7:30 pm World Cup - Public Pick for SG Start Numbers Pepi's DecWVail ~ Thursday, March 17 8:00 am Regisiration Lodge at Vail/Vail Room i. 8:30 am Hospitality Tent Opens Finish StadiumNail . 9:00 am World Cup Women - SG Race Intemational/Vail 12:30 pm World Cup Men - SG Race Intemational/Vail 2:00 pm Hiram World of Flavors Hospitality Tent Lodge at Vail/Vail 3:30 pm World Cup SG Awards Children's FountainNail I. 8:00 pm Concert Dobson ArenaNail ~ Frida y, March 18 ' 8:00 am Registration Lodge at VailNail Room 1:00 pm World Cup Coaches Challenge Race Golden PeakNail 2:00 pm Hiram World of Flavors Hospitality Tent Lodge at VaiWail 7:30 pm World Cup - Public Pick for GS Start Numbers Pepi's DeckNail 8:00 pm Public PickParly Vail Vllage/Vail Saturday, March 19 . 8:00 am Registration Lodge at Vail/Vail Room ~ a 8:30 am Hospitality Tent Opens Finish StadiumNail 9:00 am World Cup Women - GS Run #1 . Intemational/Vail 10:15 am World Cup Men GS Run #1 Giant StepsNail , 11:30 am World Cup Women - GS Run #2 Intemational/Vail 12:45 pm World Cup Men - GS Run #2 Giant StepsNail 2:00 pm Himm World of Flavors Hospitality Tent Lodge at VailNail 3:30 pm World Cup GS Awards Children's Fountain/Vail ~ Sunday, March 20 8:00 am Registration Lodge at VailNail Room 8:30 am Hospitaliry Tent Opens Finish Stadium/Vail 9:00 am World Cup Women - SL Run #1 IntemationalNail 10:15 am World Cup Men - SL Run #1 Giant StepsNail 11:30 am World Cup Women - SL Run #2 Intemational/Vail --12:45 pm World Cup Men - SL Run #2 Giant Steps/Vail 1:45 pm World Cup SI,/Nations Cup/Overall Awards Children's FountainNail ~ 2:00 pm Hirnm World of Flavors Hospitaliry Tent Lodge at Vail/Vail ~ . Li - 1994 AMERICAN SKI CLASSIC l~ ~ COMPETITOR HANDBOOK r- t-: o - I. . ROLEX LEGENDS OF SKIING DOWNHILL General Dates: March 10-11,1994 - Thursday & Friday Location: Vail, Colorado Course: Intemational f-- Access to Start: Chairlift #1 ; Bib Pick-Up: Hospitality Tent/Finish Stadium Schedule March 10: 12:30 pm -1:30 pm DH Inspection/Check-In at Tent 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm DH Training Runs March 11: 8:00 am - 8:45 am Bib Pick Up & Course Inspection ~9:00 am -10:30 am DH Training Runs ~ 11:00 am DH Run #1 12:30 pm DH Run #2 • ~ Handicap Svstem l . All racers will receive a handicap based upon both their age (on March 11, 1994) A11TD their last year of Olympic, ~ World Cup or Professional competition. I Training Runs All competitors are required to complete at least one training run during the times as published in the schedule. , Training runs will be timed on Thursday, March 10 and wil( be published in the Race Office in the Lodge at Vail/Intemational Room. Helmets All competitors are required to wear approved helmets during all training runs and race runs. If you have a ( question regarding your helmet, please check with the Race Office located on the second floor of the Beaver Creek ~ timing building. f. Results Race results are based upon the combined NET time of both runs. A racer must successfully complete both Run #1 and Run #2 in order to have his/her combined time 6gured into the results. A copy of the Officia! Results will be available as quickly as possible at the Race Information Desk located in the Finish Area. ; . The Start Order ~ On Thursday training mcers will train in a&rst come/first serve basis. On Friday moming, you may only train in i_ bib order, women first then men. Race Run #1 will be in bib order, women 6rst Race Run #2 will be in reverse order of lst run results, women first then men. Awards The awards presentation will take place at 1:45 pm at the Children's Fountain in Vail Vllage. Prize Money Distribution: Men Women ~ lst Place: $3000.00 lst Place: $3000.00 2nd Place: $2000.00 2nd Place: $2000.00 i 3rd Place: $1000.00 3rd Place: $1000.00 i: 1994 AMERICAN SKI CLASSIC L_ COMPETITOR HANDBOOK G:::. SLIFER, SMITH & FRAMPTON CHALLENGE RACE General Date: March 10, 1994 -Thursday Location: Beaver Creek Course: Haymeadow Access to Start: Chairiift #1 i Bib Pick-Up: Hospitality Tent in Finish Stadium I Schedule March 11 5:30 pm Final Registration 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Course Inspection ?:00 pm Slifer, Smith & Frampton Challenge 8:00 pm The Challenge Parry Handicap Svstem All racers will receive a handicap based upon their age and sex, which is a percentage off the fastest time recorded. See table below: ~ AGE MEN WOMEN ~ 16-24 0.00% 1.00% 25-29 0.00% 3.00% 30-34 2.00% 5.00% 35-39 3.50% 8.00% 40-44 5.00% 11.00% 45-49 8.00% 14.00% 50-54 11.00% 18.00% ' 65+ 14.00% 22.00% All results for the Challenge race will be based upon net calculated times. The top five racers according to net times will have the opportunity to advance to the VISA FORD CUP, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13. f:;:> Awards : All racers and guests are invited to attend The Challenge Parry immediately following conclusion of the race , fs:: competition. The party will be held in Village Hall at Beaver Creek beginning at 8:00 pm. We will announce results of the competition and everybody will have a great time? I'I L 1994 AMERICAN SKI CLASSIC I: - . COMPETITOR HANDBOOK ~ VISA FORD CUP ~ General Dates: March 12-13,1994 - Saturday & Sunday Location: Beaver Creek Course: Haymeadow Access to Start: Chairlift #1 ~ Bib Pick-Up: Ford Cup Racer Breakfast Schedule March 12, 1994: 8:30 am Ford Cup Racer Breakfast 9:15 am New Racer Handicapping 10:30 am VISA Ford Cup - Day One March 13,1994: 10:00 am VISA Ford Cup - Day Two 7:00 pm VISA Ford Cup - Finals Racer Breakfast All racers are required to attend the VISA Ford Cup Racer Breakfast on Saturday moming at 8:30 am in village Hall on the upper level. We will have a table reserved for you and your teammates so that you can get together to discuss racing techniques and strategy and get to know one another. Your racer bibs will.be handed out as you enter the dining area. During breakfast we will discuss the race pool format and give our the race schedule which shows your teams actual race time and pool groups. ~ ~ Handicap Svstem We will use existing handicaps from previous year's Ski Classic for as many parrticipants as possible. New rncers will be given handicaps during a short handicap time tperiod 9:15 am -10:15 am. After each successive run, each mcer's handicap will be updated and may change based upon all previous runs taken by that racer. This ensures ' f that our timing crew is using the most accurate information available for a fair and close competition. i Penaltv Time . In order to avoid potential "sandbagging" a penalry time will be assessed to all competitors racing faster than the allowed percentage of improvement Although the rncer wiil not be disquali6ed, this "penalty time" will be added to his/her run time and an "adjusted time" will be used for race results. The Start All adjustments for the handicaps will be made at the start and the horse gates will open according to this time ; adjustment Example: Racer #121 Smith has a handicap of 1.30 seconds Racer #175 Jones has a handicap of 2.50 seconds The difference between Smith and Jones is 1.20 seconds, therefore the horse gates for Racer #175 Jones will open 1.20 seconds BEFORE the horse gates for Racer #121 Smith. The racer who crosses the 6nish line first will win that match-up for the team, unless a"penalty time" is assessed. A"barge" is called when the racer pushes against the starrting gates before they open and thereby locking the starting gate. All racers are allowed one free "barge" during the two days of competition. The second time a racer "barges" he/she will be disqualified in that round. L_ 1994 AMERICAN SKI CLASSIC ~ . ~ • COMPETITOR HANDBOOK I. VISA FORD CUP (continued) ; C ~ Pool Groups * Each team is made up of five racers, teams are numbered 1 through 40; - * Each pool is made up of five teams, pools are lettered A through H; ' There are a total of eight pools, made up of 40 teams with 200 total racers; ~ You will find out which team you are on, and which pool your team is in at the Racer Breakfast The racers in each pool must report to the start area at their assigned time. At the end of the two days of competition, the winning team of each pool will advance into the Finals to compete against other pool winners. All rnces will be single elimination, with each head-to-head matchup giving the winner 1 point The team with the most points after each matchup wins that Team Match. If a tie occurs when determining advancement, the following creiteria will be used: 1. Winning Team in direct matchup advances 2. Tota1 individual pornts scored within poo/system 3. Winning Legend Finals - Round of Eight ~ The eight teams who won their pool will advance to the VISA Ford Cup Finals. The Finals will be held on Sunday evening, March 13 on the same course. The course will be fully lighted and the racing action will begin at 7:00 pm. All finalists should report to the Race Information Desk located in the Finish Stadium for a brief C informational meeting. We will seed the teams according to their overall records from the two days of competition. Competitors in the Finals will compete head-to-head in a single elimination format, with 1 point going to each matchup winner. Best 3 out of 5 in the team match will advance. L I ~ . ~ e , 7 C . 1994 AMERICAN SKI CLASSIC ~ COMPETITOR HANDBOOK ~ - ROLEX LEGENDS OF SKIING - GIANT SLALOM C Generai Date: March 14, 1994 - Monday . Location: Beaver Creek Course: 1876 Access to Start: Centennial Express #6 i Bib Pick-Up: Hospitality Tent , Schedule f. March 14 8:30 am Legends Meeting & Bib Pick-Up/Hospitality Tent 9:00 -10:15 am Course Inspection 10:30 am Qualifying Rounds - All Legends 12:30 pm ROLEX LEGENDS GIANT SLALOM ~ Penaltv Time A racer will be assessed a penalry 6me if he/she improves his/her time from one race run to another by more than the percentage of improvement allowed. We will use the handicaps to determine percentage of improvement. The American Ski Classic organizing committee enforces a"penalty time" in order to avoid potential "sandbagging" and to give all participants an equal advantage. ~ . ~ Qualifving Rounds - There are two (2) qualifying rounds, beginning at 10:30 am. All Legends must compete in both Qualifying ~ Rounds. From these Qualifying Rounds we will determine the best gross and best net times to fill the ladder. The following people will advance: Men: Top 8 gross times and top 8 net times: Total 16 men L Women: Top 4 gross times and top 4 net:times: Tota18 women Competition Seedinq Seeding for both Men's and women's brackets will be based upon results of the Qualifying Rounds and will be done by the Race Office. The ladder will be published as quickly as possible and will be available to competitors at • the Race Information Desk located in the finish area. ( The Start All handicap adjustrnents will be made in the start area as racers come out of the horse. gates. With this system, the racer who crosses the finish line first will win that run, unless a"penalry time" is assessed as explained in the information on the preceding page. The announcer will inform the participants if this occurs. i._ Awards ~ The awards presentation will take place immediately following completion of the competition in the Beaver Creek ~ Finish Stadium. Price Money Distribution: Men Women lst Place: $2000.00 lst Place: $2000.00 2nd Place: $1000.00 2nd Place: $1000.00 3rd Place: $ 500.00 3rd Place: $ 500.00 L ~ 1994 AMERICAN SKI CLASSIC ~ I ' COMPETITOR HANDBOOK I , SPONSORS - PRESENTING SPONSOR su um ~ OFFICIAL WORLD CUP SPONSOR . ~ - ~ Sergio ~ Tacchini SKI WORID CUP ~ kTITLE SPONSOR Legends of Skiing TITLE SPONSOR Ford Cup ; :ROLEX VISA ~ HEADQUARTERS HOTEL WORLD CUP COMPUTER RESULTS The Lodge at Vail Olivetti r ~ OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPER OFFICIAL PRESS SPONSOR ~ Tag Heuer Sprint ; I_ GOLD SPONSORS American Airlines John Paul Mitchell Systems I Crystal Ball Foundation& Ski Magazine - The Skiing Company `-Pepi and Sheika Gramshammer U.S. Forest Service Descente America Vail Associates, Inc. ~ HALVA Management AG SILVER SPONSORS I:1051 Meridien Federal Express Look Bindings Arthur Andersen & Company Fischer Skis Raichle Molitor USA • Bolle America Inc. Gorsuch Ltd. Town of Avon Budweiser Hanifen, Imhoff Inc. Town of Vail Case Logic The Hertz Corporntion Wendy's of Vail Coca Cola Foundation Hyatt Regency Beaver Creek Westin Hotel Resort ~ SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS Arrowhead at Vail, Country Evian Natural Spring Water Sonnenalp-Singleiree Golf Club - Club of the Rockies Faegre & Benson Slifer, Smith & Frampton Real Beaver Creek Lodge Gordini USA Estate Inc. . Bula High Sierra Swix Sport USA Cassidy's Hole in the Wall KCNC - Channel 4 Vail Recreation District I Conte of Florence KZYR 103.1 - The Mountain Wagner Equipment Company l_ D.E. Frey & Company, Inc. 85 KOA Radio West Vail Lodge The Denver Post Murray Merkley Sportswear Ltd. Wigwam, Ultimate Performance Eagle-Vail Metropolitan District Office Pavilion Vail Associates Hospitality Corp. L_ 1994 AMERICAN SKI CLASSIC AN07 l_. i ~ COMPETITOR HANDBOOK . ~ _ ~ VISA FORD CUP - PAST WINNERS 1981 1984 1987 1990 1993 ~ Dick Durrance Alain Penz Doug Woodcock Lasse Hamre Peter Mueller Kiki Cutter Linda Meyers-Tikalsky Dick Durrance Karl Faessler Roland Puton Hal Bruno Jack Crosby 1oan Hannah Bob Krohn KathY VonderLinden ~ Henrik Bull John Hanover Pete Dawkins Robert Fawcett Jamie Temple Bob Dorf Bob Thompson K. Jardine John Tuschman Rob Levine Mike Faessler Chris White Allan Nottingham George Stoll i Liz Robbins 1982 1985 1988 1991 Jean Saubert Barbara Henderson H~ ~hiwa Erika Hess . Diane Boyer Jack Crosby Peter Crowley Bobby Anderson George Gillett Charlie Dumas gen Duke Robert Cohen Howard Torgove 'Charlie Gardner Bud Little Toby Wilt Bob Mathias Tony Genth Carl Richardson Chris Wachman Doug Russell Yvonne Stewart Greg Timmerman Erika Wertheim ~ 1986 1983 1989 1992 i Susie Corrock Otto Tschudi Mike Famy Frana Weber ~ Bruce Falkenberg Peter Cohen Bob Horowitz Doak Walker Jeff Grout Christina Fantin Steve Jaffe Bill Gmebel ~ Lee Guittar Kelly 0'Day Howard Torgove Martha Head ~ Hans Oberlohr Rick Pirog Toby Wilt Rick Orrison Robert Smith ROLEX LEGENDS GIANT SLALOM - PAST WINNERS I_ 1983 1986 1989 1992 I Otto Tschudi Pepi Stiegler YuriFranko Fianz Weber Kiki Cutter Joan Hannah Cindy Nelson Brigitte Oertli 1984 1987 1990 1993 Jean-Claude Killy Toni Sailer Franz Klammer Stein Eriksen `Gretchen Fraser Putzi Frandl-Crotty Cindy Nelson Toril Forland 1985 1988 1991 - Dick Durrance Paul Carson Franz Weber Joan Hannah Holly Flanders Elisabeth Kirchler I-~ ROLEX LEGENDS DOWNHILL - PAST WINNERS ' 1986 1988 1991 1993 ~ Anderl Molterer Otto Tschudi Andreas Wenzel Franz Klammer Cindy Nelson Judy Nagel-Johnson Karin Dedler 1987 1990 1992 Anderl Molterer Hansi Hinterseer Franz FUammer Kiki Cutter Cindy Nelson Laurie Graham-Flynn 1994 AMERICAN SKI CLASSIC ~ l__ . COMPETITOR HANDBOOK , OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS Anders at Vail East West Hospitality Robinson Dairy • Beck and Associates Corpomtion S.D.I. -Bombardier Event Promotion Supply George Shaeffer Construction Bula Hamey & Sons Tea Snapple Beverage Company s Colavita Olive Oil Hiram Walker & Sons, Inc. St James Place Collett Enterprises, Inc. Korbel Champagne Stouffer Concourse Hote! - Carrie Lerew Designs Motorola Communications and Denver : Cordillera Electronics Ultimate Foods I Currents of Vail Fine Jewelers Perugina Chocolate & Vail Bank Dannon Yogurt Confections, Inc. Vail Village Inn ~ Distinctive Tent Rentals Poppycock Xerox Corporation Duffy & Page Printing PowerBar ~ BRONZE SPONSORS , Alpine Standard Flowtronex Intemational Nozawa . Atrnosphere, Inc. Fruit of the Earth 1-Hour Foto Finish Baskets of Vail Gallegos Masonry Park Plaza Beaver Creek West Condominiums Gasthof Grnmshammer Ratrnik Industries ~ BFI Waste Systems Global Hospitaliry, Inc. The Red Lion Bighom Rentals GotthelPs/My Jeweler Rocky Mountain Bio-Products Blossoms Bric-a-brac Great Harvest Bread Company Roost Lodge ~ Brandess-Cadmus Real Estate Gwathmey Pratt Schultz S. Libby Interiors Buckcreek Management Architects The SaloonBooco's Station The Cascade Club Holiday Inn at Vail Shamrock Foods Co. i-- Charter at Beaver Creek Holme Roberts & Owen Sharp Shooter Christiania at Vail Honnen Equipment Company Sherman & Howard Attomeys City Market, Inc. Incon SnowmakerT"' Simba Run Resorts Cogswell Gallery . Intermountain Insurance Sitzmark Lodge L Collett Enterprises, Inc. Services of Vail Steve Slaughter Comfort Inn-Vail/Beaver Creek Peter Jamar Associates, Inc. Special Protection Inc. Cooper Industries - Cooper Kenny's Double Diamond Ski Shop Sport Stalker at Beaver Creek ~ Turbocompressor Division KFMU Steadman Hawkins Sports Destination Resorts Kiva Property Management Medicine Foundation Diversey KQMT TCI Cablevision of the Rockies ~Domino's Pizza Lancelot Restaurant TV 8 Vail Duddy-Vele Construction Land Tide Guarantee Company TV 12 Dunn, Abplanalp & Christensen Larchmont Engineering Titan Holdings, Inc. ~ Eagle County Tide Corp. Lifthouse Condominiums Tivoli Lodge Eagle Valley Enterprise Lodge at Lionshead Vail Athletic Club East Vail Rentals Lodge Tower Vail Daily Edwards Building Center Long's Excavation, Inc. Vail Intemational Elam Construction, Inc. Manor Vail Lodge Vail Sign Corporation Epicurean Catering Maximum Comfort Pool & Spa Vail Trail Evergreen Lodge Michael's American Bistro Vail Valley Times Eves' Print Shop Montage at Beaver Creek Westem Slope Utilities lst Bank of Avon Morter Architects The Willows Condominiums ~y? lst Bank of Vail Mountain Haus Condominiums York Automatic Snow, Inc. _ First Westem Mortgage Svcs. and Lodge Zap-Lok Pipeline Systems . L~ 1994 AMERICAN SKI CLASSIC L_ COMPETITOR HANDBOOK : TELEPHONE NUMBERS ~ ( Organization Telephone Numbers Vail Valley Foundation - telephone 303-476-9500 Vail Valley Foundation - telefax 303-476-7320 1 Vail Associates, Inc. - Vail 303-476-5601 Vail Associates, Inc. - Beaver Creek 303-949-5750 f ~ . Municipal Telephone Numbers Avon Fire Department 303-949-4280 ~ , . Avon Police Department 303-949-4280 Town of Avon . 303-949-4280 i Town of Vail 303-479-2100 ~ Vail Fire Department 303-479-2250 Vail Police Department 303-479-2200 ~ Vail Valley Medical Center 303-476-2451 ~ ~ - Hotel Telephone Numbers ~ Beaver Creek Lodge 303-845-9800 East West Hospitality Corporation 303-949-5071 L Evergreen Lodge 303-476-7810 Hyatt Regency Beaver Creek 303-949-1234 St. James Place 303-845-9300 The Lodge at Vail 303-476-5011 I The Pines 303-845-7900 The Westin Resort at Vail 303-476-7111 ~ I~ L . L L 1994 AMERICAN SKI CLASSIC a.~ L:~. "BREARFAST WZTH THE MAYOR'O QUEBTIONNAIRE Thank you for attending the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau's Vail "Breakfast with the Mayor." In an effort to serve our members and the community better, we ask for you to take a few moments of your time to complete the followinq questionnaire. 1. GIVE US YOUR COMIIrIENTS ON TODAY' S PROGRAM: A. WERE T E TOPICS OF DISCUSSION OF ZNTEREST TO YOU? ES NO PARTIALLY B. IF NO THERE OTHER TOPICS YOU FEEL THE WT&CB OR TOWN OF VAIL SHOULD ADDRESS IN FUTURE MEETINGS? (PLEASE LIST 50ME OF THOSE TOPICS...) l. 2. . 3. ' C. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR COMMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING: 1. TIME (Too early, late, etc) D fF 7~v 2. DATE/DAY (Bad time of year, week, etc) !ir- (v?r vf ~ 3. LOCATION Q ~G 4. COST 1.) f~ 5. FACILITY 2. WE ARE CONSIDERING OFFERING THESE TYPES OF INTERACTIVE PROGRAM FOR OTHER AREA GOVERNMENTS SUCH AS AVON AND EAGLE O NTY. WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING? ES NO POSSIBLY A. IF YES, WHAT TYPES OF TOPICS WOULD APPEAL TO YOU? 1. a - .3 . 5 2. ll-Y O% w j J, 1 i ~ ~ 3. j„/'A ,_)r- : I.-. ) A~ z 3. ARE MEMBER OF THE WT&CB (EITHER ASSOCIATE OR LODGING)? YESj NO NOT SURE A. IF NO, WOULD YOU LIKE A REPRESENTATIVE TO CONTACT YOU REGARDING MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS? YES NO PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: NAME : ~ i ~-IF~ L a I PHONE : ~ CI' ~ 'f Q b ~ , COMPANY : C ADDRESS: ? A;i CITY, STATE ZIP: Please leave this questionnaire on the table or mail it to Judy Avery at wTSCB, 100 E. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657. "BREARFAST WITH THE MAYORII QUESTZONNAIRE Thank you for attending the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau's Vail "Breakfast with the Mayor." In an effort to serve our members and the coaimunity better, we ask for you to take a few moments of your time to complete the followinq questionnaire. 1. GIVE US YOUR COMMENTS ON TODAY'S PROGRAM: A. WERE OPICS OF DISCUSSION OF INTEREST TO YOU? YES NO PARTIALLY 8. IF NO, ARE THERE OTHER TOPICS YOU FEEL THE WT&CB OR TOWN OF VAIL SHOULD ADDRESS IN FUTURE MEETINGS? (PLEASE LIST SOME OF THOSE TOPICS...) 1. 2. - 3. C. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR COMMENTS ON THE FO NG: 1. TIME (Too early, late, etc) 2. DATE/DAY (Bad time of year, e~tc) - o'j2_, 3. LOCATION - 4. COST J 5. FACILITY - 2. WE ARE CONSIDERING OFFERING THESE TYPES OF INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS FOR OTHER AREA GOVERNMENTS SUCH AS AVON AND EAGLE TY. WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING? YE NO POSSIBLY A. IF YES, WHAT TYPES OF TOPICS WOULD APPEAL TO YOU? l. 2. 3. 3. ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THE WT&CB (EITHER ASSOCIATE OR LODGING) ? . YES NO' NOT SURE A. IF N0, WOULD YOU LIKE A REPRESENTATIVE TO CONTACT YOU REGARDING MEMBERSHIP ~BENEFITS? YES ~V ) PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWZNG INFORMATION: , NAME : PA7`n' ~-a E~? PHONE : COMPANY: ~,OWf~2p p -TOn,)ES d-GC ADDRESS: 0 •K3oX /9/3s- CITY, STATE ZIP: f}1/oN; CD• ~/GZD Please leave tbis questionnaire on the table or mail it to Judy Avery at VPP&CB, 100 E. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657. "BREARFAST WZTH THE MAYOR" QUESTIONNAZRE Thank you for' attending the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau's Vail "Breakfast with the Mayor." In an effort to serve our members and the community better, we ask.for you to take a few moments of your time to complete the following questionnaire. 1. GIVE US YOUR COMMENTS ON TODAY'S PROGRAM: A. WER 'THEOPICS OF DISCUSSION OF INTEREST TO YOU? YES NO PARTIALLY B. IF N0, ARE THERE OTHER TOPICS YOU FEEL THE WT&CB OR TOWN OF VAIL SHOULD ADDRESS IN FUTURE MEETINGS? (P SE LIST SOME OF THOSE TOPICS...) 1. I~ VJU'r W4 C Gt,l,l Utiv 2. U CJ4 v ~ ~~C..e Cl ~ , 3. (~~l1LQ,~'YL OG~ wjjx~ {'~l - ~fc) v C. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR COMMENTS ON THE F LOWING:. 1. TIME (Too early, late, etc) b. K.-aCUtQA1hJ U-r0WC( Ir~.,Q hp 2. DATE/DAY (Bad time of year, week, etc) ~rLzt 3. LOCATION 0 - L • . 4. COST ~ 5. FACILITY 2. WE ARE CONSIDERING OFFERING THESE TYPES OF ZNTERACTIVE PROGRAMS FOR OTHER AREA GOVERNMENTS SUCH AS AVON AND EAG TY. WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING? QES~ NO POSSIBLY A. IF YES, WHAT TYPES OF TOPICS WOULD APPEAL TO YOU? 1• L~k.l,*c~.e,`p (1ti,2,^rt~- - p tu.~,L~ Ca.~, 2. C..cop.e;ta+-t~ 3. 3. ARE Y4U-A MEMBER OF.THE WT&CB (EITHER ASSOCIATE OR LODGING)? OYES~ NO NOT SURE `71 ~ ~ ~ c l~m +t c.~ _ A. IF NO, WOULD YOU LIKE.A REPRESENTATIVE TO CONTACT YOU REGARDING MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS? YES NO PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: NAME n C~J~ PHONE : COMPANY : rL,-4 ~,r ft C.~-k-, 9-u ~.C.-YL C ADDRESS : ~ ~ A-2- CITY, STATE ZIP: vt:k-Q, C.o . ~ t c~ 5 Please leave this questionnaire on the table or mail it to Judy Avery at VPP&CB, 100 S. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657. ` "BREARFAST 1PITH THE MAYOR" QOESTIONNAIRE Thank you for attendinq the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau's Vail "Breakfast with the Mayor." In an effort to serve our members and the community better, we ask for you to take a few moments of your time to complete the following questionnaire. l. GIVE US YOUR COrMENTS ON TODAY'S PROGRAM: A. WERE TH& TOPICS OF DISCUSSION OF INTEREST TO YOU? YES NO PARTIALLY B. IF N0, ARE THERE OTHER TOPICS YOU FEEL THE WT&CB OR TOWN OF VAIL SHOULD ADDRESS IN FUTURE MEETINGS? (PLEASE LIST SOME OF THOSE TOPICS...) 1. 2. 3. C. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR COr+IIriENTS ON THE FOLLOWING: 1. TIME (Too early, late, etc) a"[ F%O? 2. DATE/DAY (Bad tfine of year, week, etc)T:atJC- 3. LOCATION J:a?-~ 4. COST -v k Nt-, 5. FACILITY 4~-~~ 2. WE ARE CONSIDERING OFFERING THESE TYPES OF INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS FOR OTHER AREA GOVERNMENTS SUCH AS AVON AND EAGLE COUNTY. WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING? YES NO POSSIBLY A. IF YES, WHAT TYPES OF TOPICS WOULD APPEAL TO YOU? 1. 2. 3. 3. ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THE WT&CB (EITHER ASSOCIATE OR LODGING)? YES NO NOT SURE A. IF NO, WOULD YOU LIKE A REPRESENTATIVE TO CONTACT YOU REGARDING MErSBERSHIP BENEFITS? YES NO PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLIAWING INFORMATION: NAME : V~k l PHONE : -4cv"f' COMPANY : ADDRESS : D.A1,' k:52cc> CITY, STATE ZIP: VpdI-ICOC,Q ~3l(p5~ Please leave tbis questionnaire on the table or mail it to Judy Avery at VDT&CB, 100 S. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657. "BREARFAST WITH THE MAYOR" QDEBTIONNAIRE Thank you for attending the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau's Vail "Hreakfast with the Mayor." In an effort to serve our members and the community better, we ask for you to take a few moments of'your time to complete the following questionnaire. 1. GIVE US YOUR COMMENTS ON TODAY'S PROGRAM: . A. WERE THE TOPICS OF DISCUSSION OF ;NTZREST-M YOU? YES NO PARTIALLY B. IF NO, ARE THERE OTHER TOPICS YOU FEEL THE WT&CB OR TOWN OF VAIL SHOULD ADDRESS IN FUTURE MEETINGS? (PLEASE LIST SOME OF THOSE TOPICS...) l. 2. 3. C. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR COMMENTS ON THE FOLIAWING: 1. e~ TIME (Too early, late, etc) 2. o~,DATE/DAY (Bad time of year, week, etc) 3. ok LOCATION 4• oc COST 5. FACILITY 2. WE ARE CONSIDERING OFFERING THESE TYPES OF INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS FOR OTHER AREA GOVERNMENTS SUCH AS AVON AND EAGLE, TY.. WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING? (yES NO POSSIBLY A. IF YES, WHAT TYPES OF-TOPICS WOULD APPEAL TO YOU? 1. 2. 3. 3. ARE Y,A MEMBER OF THE WT&CB (EITHER ASSOCIATE OR LODGING)? NO NOT SURE ' A. IF NO, WOULD YOU LIKE A REPRESENTATIVE TO CONTACT YOU REGARDING MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS? YES NO PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLIAWING INFORMATIONi NAME: PHONE: ''L, - ; ~ _ COMPANY : ~ . ~ . - . ADDRESS : 5--'-= ' CITY, STATE ZIP: Av„- ~s n zPlease leave this questionnaire on tbe table or mail it to Judy Avery at wTSCB, 100 E. Meadow Drive, Vai1, C0 81657. "BREARFABT WZTH THE MAYOR" QOESTIONNAIRE Thank you for attendinq the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau's Vail "Breakfast with the Mayor." In an effort to serve our members and the community better, we ask for you to take a few moments of your time to complete the followinq questionnaire. 1. GIVE US YOUR COMMENTS ON TODAYIS PROGRAM: A. WERE T_ TOPICS OF DISCUSSION OF INTEREST TO YOU? (YE NO PARTIALLY B.. IF NO, ARE THERE OTHER TOPZCS YOU FEEL THE WT&CB OR,TOWN OF VAZL SHOULD ADDRESS IN FUTURE MEETINGS? (PLEASE LIST SOME OF THOSE TOPICS...) 1. ~t( m~"~c2 i?'I ~ti~r~ C~ 2. 3. C. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CONMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING: l. TIME (Too early, late, etc) L~,Z 2. DATE/DAY (Bad time of year, week, etc)6,,c~-70 3. LOCATION 4. COST 5. FACILITY (~-r) 2. WE ARE CONSIDERING OFFERING THESE TYPES OF INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS FOR OTHER AREA GOVERNMENTS SUCH AS AVON AND EAGLEDE' UNTY. WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING? NO POSSIBLY A. IF YESr WHAT TYPES OF TOPICS WOULD APPEAL TO YOU? a. 1ti 3. 3. ARE YOU_A MEMBER OF THE WT&CB (EITHER ASSOCIATE OR LODGING) ? ~YES NO NOT SURE A. IF NO, WOULD YOU LIKE A REPRESENTATIVE TO CONTACT YOU REGARDING MEMBERSHZP BENEFITS? YES NO PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: NAME ~~PtC~taJ l`t.?~ PHONE : l{ ~(y - ~~;Gl~:' COMPANY :A;,~j 1 • : N1.i,!,'~,4 : I~ ,.i ADDRESS : CITY, STATE ZIP: Vo~ FV31 f Please leave this questionnaire on the table or mail it to Judp Avery at WT&CB, 100 S. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657. "BREARFAST WITH THE MAYOR" QQESTIONNAIRE Thank you for attending the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureaulls Vail "Breakfast with the Mayor." In an effort to serve our members and the community better, we ask for you to take a few moments .of your time to complete the following questionnaire. 1. GIVE US YOUR COMMENTS ON TODAY'S PROGRAM: A. WERE THE TOPICS OF DISCUSSION OF IN E' TO YOU? YES NO PARTIALL B. IF NO, ARE THERE OTHER TOPICS YOU FEEL THE W'I'&CB OR TOWN OF VAII; SHOULD ADDRESS IN FUTURE MEETINGS? (PLEASE LIST SOME OF THOSE TOPICS...) \ 1 • ~ ~ J•ne• ~AJ~~~ J~Q \ ~ q. J Qr~ 2. o~. 3. C. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR COrIIKENTS ON THE FOI~OWING: 1. TIME (Too early, late, etc) ~-~-v{" 2. DATE/DAY (Bad time of year, week, etc)\tw~v ~ 3. LOCATION ~ bv-- 4 . COST - D v-- 5. FACILITY _ D.V 2. WE ARE CONSIDERING OFFERING THESE TYPES OF ZNTERACTIVE PROGRAMS FOR OTHER AREA GOVERNMENTS SUCH AS AVON AND EAGLE COUNTY. WOULD YOU BE-INTERESTED IN ATTENDING? YES NO POSSIBLY . A. IF YES, WHAT TYPES OF TOPICS WOULD APPEAL TO YOU? 1. , 2. 3. 3. ARE YPU-A MEMBER OF THE WT&CB (EITHER ASSOCIATE OR LODGING)? YES NO NOT SURE , A. IF NO, WOULD YOU LIKE A REPRESENTATIVE TO CONTACT YOU REGARDING MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS? YES NO , PTaEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: ~ \ PHONE : NAME : •-w~~ C7~' ~~14, - COMPANY : ~ ~.:5srvr~ ~~st.t ADDRESS : `\\S CITY, STATE ZIP: Please leave this questionnaire on the table or mail it to Judp Avery at WT&CB, 100 E. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657., "BREARFAST WZTH THE MAYOR" QIIESTIONNAIRE , Thank you for attending the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau's Vail "Breakfast with the Mayor." In an effort to serve our members and the community better, we ask for you to take a few moments of your time to complete the following questionnaire. 1. GZVE US YOUR COMMENTS ON TODAY'S PROGRAM: A. WERE YHE-TOPICS OF DISCUSSION OF INTEREST TO YOU? S ; ' NO PARTIALLY TB. IF NO, ARE THERE OTHER TOPICS YOU FEEL THE WT&CB OR TOWN OF VAIL SHOULD ADDRESS IN FUTURE MEETINGS? (PLEASE LIST SOME OF THOSE TOPZCS.,..) 1. 2. • 3. C. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR COIrIIriENTS ON THE FOLIAWING: . 2. TIME (Too early, late, etc) ~ 2. DATE/DAY (Bad time of year, week, etc) 3. LOCATZON 4. COST , ~5. FACILITY > 2. WE ARE CONSIDERING OFFERING THESE TYPES OF INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS FOR OTHER AREA GOVERNMENTS SUCH AS AVON AND EAGLFiCO-UN-l`X. WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING? YES . NO POSSIBLY A. IF YES, WHAT TYPES OF TOPICS WOULD APPEAL TO YOU? 1. 2. 3. 3. ARE Y MEMBER OF THE WT&CB (EZTHER ASSOCIATE OR LODGING) ? NO NOT SURE A. IF NO, WOULD YOU LIKE A REPRESENTATIVE TO CONTACT YOU REGARDING MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS? YES NO . PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLIAWING INFORMATION: NAME : PHONE 4 7- SSi / COMPANY : ADDRESS : CITY, STATE ZIP: Please leave this questionnaire on the table or mail it to Judy Averp at WT&CB, 100 B. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657. "BREARFABT WITH THE MAYOR" QOESTIONNAIRE Thank you for attending the Vail Valley. Tourism & Convention Bureau's Vail "Breakfast with the Mayor." In an effort to serve our members and the community better, we ask for you to take a few moments of your time to complete the following questionnaire. 1. GZVE US YOUR COMMENTS ON TODAY'S PROGRAM: A. WERE -THE TOPICS OF DISCUSSION OF INTEREST TO YOU? (YES + NO PA.RTIALLY B. IF NO, ARE THERE OTHER TOPICS YOU FEEL THE WT&CB OR TOWN OF VAIL SHOULD ADDRESS IN FUTURE MEETINGS? (PLEASE LIST SOME OF THOSE TOPICS...) l. 2. 3. C. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR COMMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING: 1. TIME (Too early, late, etc) c-:L 2. DATE/DAY (Bad time of year, week, etc) - 3. LOCATION - L i~ P, rv,~ 4. COST C, 5. FACILITY 2. WE ARE CONSIDERING OFFERING THESE TYPES OF INTERP,CTIVE PROGRAMS FOR OTHER AREA GOVERNMENTS SUCH AS AVON AND . EAGLE"-CE-WNTY. WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING? ~YES ; NO POSSIBLY A. IF YES, WHAT TYPES OF TOPICS WOULD APPEAL TO YOU? 1. 3. 3. ARE Y'Og-<A MEMBER OF THE WT&CB (EITHER ASSOCIATE OR LODGING) ? _YES NO NOT SURE A. IF NO, WOULD YOU LIKE A REPRESENTATIVE TO CONTACT YOU REGARDING MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS? YES NO PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: ~ NAME : PHONE : - COMPANY. ~ • ~ •~i~~:~ Z~~ r ~ i ADDRESS : o,v CITY, STATE ZIP: \1;~ Please leave tbis questionnaire on the table or mail it to Judy Avery at WT&CB, 100 E. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657. "BREARFABT WITH THE MAYOR" QOESTIONNAIRE Thank you for attending the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau's Vail "Breakfast with the Mayor." In an effort to serve our members and the coaununity better, we ask for you to take a few moments of your time to complete the following questionnaire. 1. GIVE US YOUR COMMENTS ON TODAY'S PROGRAM: A. WERE THE TOPICS OF DISCUSSION OF INTERES.T TO YOU? YES NO "J J.PARTIALLY ' B. IF NO, ARE THERE OTHER TOPICS YOU.FEEL THE WT&CB . OR TOWN OF VAIL SHOULD ADDRESS IN FUTURE MEETINGS? (PLEASE LIST SOME OF THOSE TOPICS...) ~C„A~ ~ D i_ /fYe GC u ~ 7_ rV rJ (,f - C. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR COMMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING; 4Gl~` 1. TIME (Too early, late, etc) i 2. DATE/DAY (Bad time of year, week, etc)3. LOCATION - ~ 4. COST 5. FACILITY f} 2. WE ARE CONSIDERING OFFERING THESE TYPES OF INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS FOR OTHER AREA GOVERNMENTS SUCH AS AVON AND EAGLE_COUNTY. WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING? YES NO POSSIBLY A. ZF YES, WHAT TYPES OF TOPICS WOULD APPEAL TO YOU? 1. 2. 3. 3. ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THE WT&CB (EITHER ASSOCIATE OR LODGING)? ~ YE5 ' NO NOT SURE A. IF NO, WOULD YOU LIKE A REPRESENTATIVE TO CONTACT YOU REGARDING MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS? YES NO PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLIAWING INFORMATION: NAME : PHONE : COMPANY: ` ADDRESS: CZTY, STATE ZIP: Please leave this questionnaire on the table or mail it to Judy Avery at V9T&CB, 100 E. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657. "BREARFAST WITH THE MAYOR" QQESTIONNAIRE Thank you for attending the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau's Vail "Breakfast with the Mayor." In an effort to serve our members and the community better, we ask for you to take a few moments of your time to complete the fol?owing questionnaire. l. GIVE US YOUR COMMENTS ON TODAY'S PROGRAM: A. WERE,-THE-TOPICS OF DISCUSSION OF INTEREST TO YOU? l YES ; NO PARTIALLY B. ZF NO, ARE THERE OTHER TOPICS YOU FEEL THE WT&CB OR TOWN OF VAIL SHOULD ADDRESS IN FUTURE MEETINGS? (PLEASE LIST SOME OF THOSE TOPICS....) l . ' In c /,-I iC r ?r S~h ~ ~ G'c~<i i.oa~u S ~ ~ 1 ` 2. / i 3• ///['~c Yc.`n`rsi 4/ S Cn 7-"i-L- Cy (?c'i17C'n f :c'.t n C. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR COMMENTS ON"THE FOLLOWING: l. TZME (Too early, late, etc) ~6,c_~ 2. DATE/DAY (Bad time of year, week, etc) 3. LOCATION J C. ~ p 4. COST 5. FACILITY 2. WE ARE CONSIDERING OFFERING THESE TYPES OF ZNTERACTIVE PROGRAMS FOR OTHER AREA GOVERNMENTS SUCH AS AVON AND EAGLE-Z-AL~NTY. WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING? i"YES ` NO POSSIBLY l A. IF YES, WHAT TYPES OF TOPICS WOULD APPEAL TO YOU? 7-:5 - 2• _Z~, c :c/ fS vt 3. 3. ARE YOIJ Pr- MEMBER OF THE WT&CB (EITHER ASSOCIATE OR LODGING)? YES NO NOT SURE A. IF NO, WOULD YOU LIKE A REPRESENTATIVE TO CONTACT YOU REGARDING MEMBERSHIP.-BENEFITS? YES NO -1"h.~/ C-.- , PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLAWING INFORMATION: PHONE : NAME: COMPANY • ADDRESS: tI < 7 _ CITY, STATE ZZP: 1141C Please leave this questionnaire on the table or mail it to Judy Avery at V9T&C8, 100 E. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657. ~ • j ~ • ~ f' ~ii~ ~ ~j°,-t-7` ,.i• ~ , < / r''Y ' , . ~ "BREARFAST WITH THE MAYOR" QUESTIONNAIRE Thank you for attending the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau's Vail "BreakPast with the Mayor." In an effort to serve our members and the communfty better, we ask for you to take a few . moments of your time to complete the following questionnaire. 1. GIVE US YOUR COHIIKENTS ON TODAYfS PROGRAM: A. WERE TOPICS OF DISCUSSION OF INTEREST TO YOU? YE NO PARTIALLY 'B. IF NO, ARE THERE OTHER TOPICS YOU FEEL THE WT&CB OR TOWN OF VAIL SHOULD ADDRESS IN FUTURE MEETZNGS? (PLEASE LIST SOME OF THOSE TOPICS...) 1. 2. 3. C. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR COMMENTS ON THE FOLIAWING: 1. TIME (Too early, late, etc) O•ff 2. DATE/DAY (Bad time of year, week, etc) Qr, ~ STTION ~ D,f~-FXLFL 4. O LE IV7 FFET IO 600 GOlu T• 67&F-FE); 5. FACILITY N-7-- G) ~'T(J j7 2. WE ARE CONSIDERZNG OFFERING THESE TYPES OF INTERACTIVE ~b~ A LY PROGRAMS FOR OTHER AREA GOVERNMENTS SUCH AS AVON AND EAGLE COUNTY. WOULD YOU INTERESTED IN ATTENDING? YES N POSSIBLY A. IF YES, WHAT TYPES OF TOPICS WOULD APPEAL TO YOU? 1. 2. 3. CB (EITHER ASSOCIATE OR IADGING)? 3. ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THE w YES N NOT SURE A. IF NO, WOULD YOU LIKE A REPRESENTATIVE TO CONTACT YOU REGARDING MEMBERSHIP~,BPNEFITS? YES ~ • PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATZON: NAME : f 3 R L'L- F-- T~ E -1--.E /Q PHONE : `T 7L' COMPANY : E L' F/e LG ez E(: Pv L-O p L,C CIn TY, E S S T T E Z I P: 2~O S. r~'O1Vr/-} Gr h~ p vV ~ r7 I Co 5 l 6z; ";;7 Please leave this questionnaire on the table or mail it to Judy Avery at WT&CH, 100 B. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657. "BREARFABT WITH THE MAYOR" QUESTIONNAIRE Thank you for attending the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau's Vail "Breakfast with the Mayor." In an effort to serve our members and the community better, we ask for you to take a few moments of your time to complete the followinq questionnaire. 1. GZVE US YOUR COMMENTS ON TODAY'S PROGRAM: A. WERE TjiE__,TOPICS OF DISCUSSION OF INTEREST TO YOU? _S NO PARTIALLY CYE B. IF N0, ARE THERE OTHER TOPZCS YOU FEEL THE WT&CB OR TOWN OF VAIL SHOULD ADDRESS IN FUTURE MEETINGS? (PLEASE LIST SOME OF THOSE TOPICS...) 1. 2. 3. C. LEASE PROVIDE YOUR CONMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING: 1. TIME (Too early, late, etc) 2. DATE/DAY (Bad time of year, week, etc) 3. LOCATION 4. COST ~5. FACILITY 2. WE ARE CONSIDERING OFFERING THESE TYPES OF INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS FOR OTHER AREA GOVERNMENTS SUCH AS AVON AND EAGLE COUNTY. WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING? YES NO POSSIBLY A. IF YES, WHAT TYPES OF TOPICS WOULD APPEAL TO YOU? 1. 2. 3. 3. ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THE (EITHER ASSOCZATE OR LODGING)? YES NO NOT SURE A. IF NO, WOULD YOU LIKE A REPRESENTATIVE TO CONTACT YOU REGARDZNG MEMBERSHIP BENEFZTS? , YES NO PLEASE COMP TE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: NAME : PHONE : 7~ G COMPANY: ~ ADDRESS : 1; ~ 62444u~k CITY, STATE ZIP: ~ ~ ~ Please leave this questionnaire on the table or mail it to Judy Avery at WT&CB, 100 E. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657. "BREARFAST WITH THE MAYOR" QOESTIONNAIRE Thank you for attending,the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau's Vail "Breakfast with the Mayor." In an effort to serve our members and the conununity better, we ask for you to take a few moments of your time to complete the following questionnaire. l. GIVE US YOUR COMMENTS ON TODAY'S PROGRAM: A. WE HE TOPICS OF DISCUSSION OF INTEREST TO YOU? YE N4 PARTIALLY B. IF NO,- ARE THERE OTHER TOPICS YOU FEEL THE WT&CB OR TOWN OF VAIL SHOULD ADDRESS ZN FUTURE MEETINGS? (PLEASE LIS2 SOME OF THOSE TOPICS... 1. l~r~~,w~;_ Sk.rti-~Wtiti m~~ •~p~c.~ -~t-Q. 2. 3. C. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR COIrMENTS ON THE FOLIAWING: 1. TIME (Too early, late, etc) a,e- 2. DATE/DAY (Bad time of year, week, etc)Oe-- 3. LOCATION Q;~-- 4. COST cnic- 5. FACILITY 2. WE ARE CONSIDERZNG OFFERING.THESE TYPES OF INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS FOR OTHER AREA GOVERNMENTS SUCH AS AVON AND EAGLE COUNTY. WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED ENL~ING? YES NO SSIBLY- A. ZF YES,_WHAT TYPES OF TOPICS.WOULD APPEAL TO YOU? 1.~1.C ~d4.'A_.~, - cLC~LV h l.aY k11L~ 2. ° 3. 3. ARE~Y-OU-- MEMBER OF THE VVT&CB (EITHER ASSOCIATE OR IADGING)? NO NOT SURE A. IF NO, WOULD YOU LIKE A REPRESENTATIVE TO CONTACT YOU REGARDING MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS? YES NO PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: NAME: PHONE : ~a COMPANY . 7~ .~t s s c? r"Tt?-j ADDRESS: Ic -u • c~"~ « ~ CITY, STATE ZIP: Please leave this questionnaire on the table or mafl it to Judy Avery at V'VT&CB, 100 S. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657. "BREARFAST AITH THE MAYOR'$ QDESTIONNAIRE Thank you for attending the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau's Vail "Breakfast with the Mayor." In an effort to serve our members and the community better, we ask for you to take a few moments of your time to complete the following questionnaire. 1. GIVE US YOUR MMENTS ON"TODAY'S PROGRAM: A. WER M OPICS OF DISCUSSION OF INTEREST TO YOU? NO PARTIALLY r B. ZF NO, ARE THERE OTHER TOPICS YOU FEEL THE WT&CB OR TOWN OF VAIL SHOULD ADDRESS ZN FUTURE MEETINGS? (PLEASE LIST SOME OF THOSE TOPICS 1. • 1 3. C. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR COMrSENTS ON THE FOLLOWING: 1. TIME (Too early, late, etc) fe~ . 2. DATE/DAY (Bad time of year, week, etc) r~ ~-t- 3. LOCATION 4. COST 5. FACILITY 2. WE ARE CONSIDERING OFFERING THESE TYPES OF INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS FOR OTHER AREA GOVERNMENTS SUCH AS AVON AND EAGLE COUNTY. WOULD YOU BE INTEREST ATT 7 YES NO POSSZBLY A. IF YES, WHAT TYPES OF TOPICS WOULD APPEAL TO YOU? 1. 2. 3. 3. ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THE 3peTIM-) ASSOCIATE OR LODGING)? YES NO NOT SURE A. IF NO, WOULD YOU LIKE A REPRESENTATIVE TO CONTACT YOU REGARDING MEMBERSH;P-SENE~FITS? YES NO PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: NAME :r v ~/L(.C-~-AvZ~ G~'t.~- ~U'~'TCT7V PHONE : . 06 COMPANY: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE ZIP: Please leave this questionnaire on the table or mail it to Judy Avery at VVTLCB, 100 B. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657. "BREARFAST WZTH THE MAYOR" QIIESTZONNAIRE Thank you for attending the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau's Vail "Breakfast with the Mayor." In an effort to serve our members and the community better, we ask for you to take a few moments of your time to complete the followinq questionnaire. 1. GIVE US YOUR COMMENTS ON TODAY'S PROGRAM: A. WERETXE~ TOPICS OF DISCUSSION OF INTEREST TO YOU? O PARTIALLY LYES N B. IF NO, ARE THERE OTHER TOPICS YOU FEEL THE_VVT&CB OR TOWN OF VAIL SHOULD ADDRESS IN FUTURE MEETINGS? (PLEASE LIST SOME OF THOSE TOPICS...) l. 2. 3. C. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR COHIIKENTS ON THE FOLLOWING: 1. TIME (Too early, late, etc) 0 C ' 2. DATE/DAY (Bad time of year, week, etc) (5~-'-_ 3. LOCATION 4. COST O 5. FACILITY 2. WE ARE CONSIDERING OFFERING THESE TYPES OF INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS FOR OTHER AREA GOVERNMENTS SUCH AS AVON AND EAG TY. WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING? YES NO POSSIBLY A. IF YES, WHAT TYPES OF TOPICS WOUI,D APPEAL TO YOU? 1. 2. 3. 3. ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THE V B(EITHER ASSOCIATE OR IADGING)? YES ~ NO NOT SURE A. IF NO, WOULD YOU LIKE A REPRESENTATIVE TO CONTACT YOU ' REGARDING MEMBERSHIP ENEFITS? YES (NO) PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLAWING INFORMATZON: NAME : b PHONE : J~7`l - -nS"z- COMPANY : z j- ADDRESS : CITY, STATE ZIP: f- v Please leave this questionnaire on the table or mail it to Judp Avery at WTiCB, 100 E. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657. '$BREARFAST WITH THE MAYOR'I QUESTZONNAIRE Thank you for attending the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau's Vail "Breakfast with the Mayor." In an effort to serve our members and the community better, we ask for.you to take a few moments of your time to complete the following questionnaire. 1. GIVE US YOUR COMKENTS ON TODAY'S PROGRAM: A. WERE TBZ TOPICS OF DISCUSSION OF INTEREST TO YOU? YES NO PARTIALLY B. IF NO, ARE THERE OTHER TOPICS YOU FEEL THE WT&CB OR TOWN OF VAIL SHOULD ADDRESS IN FUTURE MEETINGS? (P SE LIST OME OF THOSE TOPICS.. ) . 1.~~ ~'t' e~~-1 pa~K~ S~.dc.~lc~ b~ lr, 2 . w~ ~ ~T1u- n 3. C. PLEASE PROV DE YOUR COMMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING: l. TIME earl , late, etc) 2. DATE/DA Bad time of year, week, etc) 5o6d 3. LOCATION ivock 4 . COST - Y~ mcru, ~S ~ 5. FACILITY 2,. WE ARE CONSIDERING OFFERING THESE TYPES OF INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS FOR OTHER AREA GOVERNMENTS SUCH AS AVON AND EAGLE COUNTY. WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING? YES NO POSSIBLY A. IF YES, WHAT TYPES OF TOPICS WOULD APPEAL TO YOU? 1. 2. 3. 3. ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THE &CB (EITHER ASSOCIATE OR LODGING)? YES ~NO NOT SURE A. IF NO, WOULD YOU LIKE A REPRESENTATIVE TO CONTACT YOU RtEGARDING MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS? . YES NO PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: NAME : PHONE : ~ . 1 Ij COMPANY: CX,1=1~~~~ ~ i'„ ..~r~/v' ~~'1(~r.~ o(~'-~-'-•.~~ ' ADDRESS : ! `t 3 G • CITY, STATE ZIP:vCA ;co s I~~~ Please leave tbis questionnaire on tbe table or mail it to Judy Avery at V'VT&CB, 100 E. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657. "BREARFAST WITH THE MAYOR" QIIESTIONNAZRE Thank you for attendinq the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau's Vail "Breakfast with the Mayor." In an effort to serve our members and the community better, we ask for you to take a few moments of your time to complete the followinq questionnaire. 1. GIVE US YOUR COMMENTS ON TODAY'S PROGRAM: A. WERE "A TOPICS OF DISCUSSZON OF INTEREST TO YOU? YFS NO PARTIALLY B. ZF NO, ARE THERE OTHER TOPICS YOU FEEL THE WT&CB OR TOWN OF VAIL SHOULD ADDRESS IN FUTURE MEETINGS? (PLEASE LIST SOME OF THOSE TOPICS...) 1. 2. 3. C. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR COHIlKENTS ON THE FOLLOWING: 1. TIME (Too early, late, etc) 2. DATE/DAY (Bad time of year, week, etc) 3. LOCATION ~ 4. COST • _ 5. FACILITY 2. WE ARE CONSZDERING OFFERING THESE TYPES OF INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS FOR OTHER AREA GOVERNMENTS SUCH AS AVON AND EAGLE COUNTY. WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN;-A3'TtN ING? YES NO SSIB A. IF YES,.WHAT TYPES OF TOPICS WOULD APPEAL TO YOU? 1. 2. 3. 3. ARE YgU A MEMBER OF THE WT&CB (EITHER ASSOCIATE OR LODGING) ? ES NO NOT SURE A. IF NO, WOULD YOU LIKE A REPRESENTATIVE TO CONTACT YOU REGARDING MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS? YES NO PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLIAWING INFORMATION: NAME • CC^.~-c..z. ~~`.u1^.~ ' PHONE : C?t%?. j ~ I~• - 4~~(~~,. COMPANY : I/~t,J' ADDRESS : / c}., % CITY, STATE ZZP: ,(LT 7 Please leave this questionaaire on tbe table or mail it to'Judy Avery at WT&CB, 100 E. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657. "BREARFAST WITH THE MAYOR" QIIESTIONNAZRE Thank you for attendinq the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau's Vail "Breakfast with the Mayor." In an effort to serve our members and the community better, we ask for you to take a few moments of your time to complete the following questionnaire. 1. GIVE US YOUR COMMENTS ON TODAY'S PROGRAM: A. WERE~THE TOPZCS OF DZSCUSSION OF INTEREST TO YOU? ~ YES) NO PARTIALLY B. IF NO, ARE THERE OTHER TOPICS YOU FEEL THE WT&CB OR TOWN OF VAIL SHOULD ADDRESS IN FUTURE MEETINGS? (PLEASE LIST SOME OF THOSE TOPICS...) 1. 2. 3. C. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR COrIIKENTS ON THE FO : ~ " ^tc~, 1. TIME (Too early, late, etc)~ c'~~WING~c,~ 2. DATE/DAY (Bad ime of year, week, etc)- Lj 3. LOCATION- 4. COST ~'G Is -Z6 j 5. FACILITY- , 2. WE ARE CONSIDERING OFFERING THESE TYPES OF INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS FOR OTHER AREA GOVERNMENTS SUCH AS AVON AND EAGLE COUNTY. WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN,ATT-£ND G? YES NO /"~POSS I BLY A. IF YES, WHAT T PES OF TOPICS WOULD APPEAL TO YOU? 1. .~~..c~ 2 3. V 3. ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THE WT&CB (EITHER ASSOCIATE OR LODGING) ? YES NO NOT SURE A. IF NO, WOULD YOU LIKE A REPRESENTATIVE TO CONTACT YOU REGARDING MEMBERSHIP BENEFZTS? YES NO . PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLIAWING INFORMATION: NAME: PHONE: COMPANY: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE ZIP: Please leave this questionnaire on the table or mail it to Judy avery at WT&CB, 100 B. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657. "BREARFABT WITH THE HAYOR" QQESTZONNAIRE ' Thank you for attending the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau's Vail "Breakfast with the Mayor." In an effort to serve our members and the community better, we ask for- you to take a few moments of your time to complete the following questionnaire. 1. GIVE US YOUR COMMENTS ON TODAY'S PROGRAM: A. WERE OPICS OF DISCUSSION OF INTEREST TO YOU? YES NO PARTIALLY B. IF NO, ARE THERE OTHER TOPICS YOU FEEL THE WT&CB OR TOWN OF VAIL SHOULD ADDRESS IN FUTURE MEETZNGS? (PLEASE LIST SOME OF THOSE TOPICS...) 2. 3. C. PLEASE PROVZDE YOUR COMMEENTS ON THE FOLLOWING: l. TIME (Too early, late, etc) 2. DATE/DAY (Bac~ time of year, week, etc) ~ 3. LOCATION So'M 4. COST ff, 5. FACILI Y ~ 2. WE ARE CONSIDERING OFFERING THESE TYPES OF INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS FOR OTHER AREA GOVERNMENTS SUCH AS AVON AND EAGLE NTY. WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING? ES NO POSSIBLY A. IF YES, WHAT TYPES OF TOPICS WOULD APPEAL TO YOU? 1. $afi,c a'° . 2. 3. 3. ARE YO EMBER OF THE WT&CB (EZTHER ASSOCIATE OR LODGING) ? ES NO NOT SURE ~ A. IF N0, WOULD YOU LIKE A REPRESENTATIVE TO CONTACT YOU REGARDING MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS? YES NO PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: NAME : ~.m.t llra od-~.4~ • PHONE : `17 °1 - 409 9 0 . COMPANY : ,?_-u.o1 ADDRESS : CITY, STATE ZIP: CO Please leave tbis questionnaire on the table or mail it to Judy Avery at WT&CB, 100 E. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657. 01/04 VAIL AVALANCHE SIGNS BOB McL: When events other than hockey are occurring in Bob McL. and Rob will view the site on 3/4/94. (request: Strauch) the arena, would VRD be willing to cover the garish neon signs? 02108 MANOR VAIL SIDEWALK BOB McL: Investigate blind corner. (request: Johnston) 02108 STATUS OF INCOMPLETE KRISTAN: What process do we have in place to encourage BUILDINGS the completion of construction? Specifically, what is the (request: Navas) status of the "ruins" at the Westin? 02/08 PAY-IN-LIEU SITES KRISTAN: Review of sites within pay-in-lieu category will be considered and prioritized at the 318/94 Work Session discussion of Community Development projects. 02109 VA CATEGORY III PRESENTATION EVERYONE: A Work Session presentation has been set for 3/22/94, with an Evening Meeting public presentation not yet determined. Please mark your calendars!! 02115 CUTTING PACK IN LIONSHEAD LARRY G.: A backhoe and truck were observed at 10:45 We won't do this anymore on Friday and Saturday nights. (request: Strauch) P.M. Saturday evening (2/12194) cutting ice pack and disturbing restaurant-goers and overnight guests. Please review both the timing and expense to TOV. 02/15 REAL ESTATE BOXES (AS KRISTAN: Real estate boxes have been birthing at an Please review Follow-Up Solutions for Newspaper Vending Machines. OPPOSED TO NEWSPAPER unacceptable rate. REMOVE IMMEDIATELY!! That information applies to the real estate boxes as well. BOXES) (request; Lapin) 02115 CHUCK ANDERSON YOUTH PAM: Contact VRD about moving up the selection process Pam spoke with Robin Henzler (VRD Youth Services) who indicated the AWARD to allow awards to be given during May PRIOR to following: Susan Anderson is aware of the difficulty in drawing applicants (request: Strauch) graduation or to be included with the graduation for this prestigious local award and is willing to discontinue it. Please see ceremonies. attached article on VA scholarships. Perhaps it is timely to consider attaching some monetary scholarship amount? 02/15 ORE HOUSE AWNING Permit April, 1993. Approval January, 1994. Staff will prepare a memo for Council explaining the date the awning will be reviewed. Staff will also include the awning agreement. 02122 CDOT LETTER RUSSELL: Draft letter for Mayor's signature re: substitution of sand/salt in place of volcanic ash. Contact Allen Best at Vail Valley Times - empfiasize impact on water, quality, wildlife, air quality, etc. February 25, 1994 Page 2 of 3 e ~ 02122 LOA EXECUTIVE SESSION PAM: In process of scheduling this session for the Work Session either 318/94 or 3122/94 with Rich Phelps. February 25, 1994 Page 3 of 3