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ilA9L TOWN COUNCIL
WOF$9C SESSION
TUESDAY, NO!/EIVIBER 14, 1995
2:00 P.Me ~OV COUNCIL CF8AMBEFiS
A?nAENDED AGEIVDA 1. Larry Pardee 15 Year Anniversary.
2. PEC Review.
3. Diseussion of Lending Alternatives for the Prospective Home Ouvners at Vail
Commons Village.
4. Review.of Resolution iVo. 25, Series of 1995, Eagle River Watershed Plan.
5. Information Update.
6. Council Reports.
7. Other.
8. Executive Session - Personnel fViatters.
9. Adjournment.
NO'TE 9.DPCOMIIVC nAEETING S7'ART TInNES BELOVV:
, (ALL 7'IfiAES ARE APPROXIIVIATE AIVD SvBJECT TO CHANGE)
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THE NEXY VAIL TOVUN COUNCIL REGtJLAR lNOFiK SESSION
NUILL BE ON TV3ESDAY, 91/21/95, BEGINNIPVG AT 2:00 P.M. IN 7'OV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
YFiE FOLLOlMING VAIL TOlNYV COUNCIL FiEGULAR WORK SESSIOP!
WILL BE ON YUESDAY, 91/28/95, BEGINiVING AT 2:00 P.M. IiV TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NE1CT VAIL YOVVN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEEYIIVG
WILL BE ON TV9ESD.4V, 11/21/95, BEGINNIiVG AT 7:30 P.M. IN TO!! COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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TUESDAV, NOi/EAABER 14, 1995
2:00 P.M. IN TOV COlJNC9L CHAl1ABERS
AMENDED EXPANDED AGENDA
2:00 P.M. 1. Larry Pardee 15 Year Anniversary.
2:05 P.M. 2. PEC Review.
2:10 P.M. 3. Discussion of lending alternatives for the prospective home owners at Vail
Steve Thompson Commons Village.
Andy Knudtsen ACTIOfV REQUESTED OF COUIVCIL: Provide direction to staff.
BACKGROUiVD RATIOIVALE: Please see attached comparison of the two
alternative lending programs. 2:55 P.M. 4. Review of Resolution No. 25, Series of 1995, Eagle River Watershed
Russell Forrest Plan.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review Resolution No. 25, Series
of 1995, which would adopt the Eagle River Watershed Plan.
BACKGROUPVD RATIONALE: The Eagle River and its tributaries are
geographic features that are a shared resource in Eagle County. Gore
Creek and the Eagle River are sensitive natural features that provide . habitat for a multitude of plants and animals. The fundamental purpose of
the Eagle River Management Plan is to develop a common philosophy for
managing and protecting this critical resource in our region. Participants
in this plan include recreational interest groups, developers, water
districts, Federal, State, County, and local agencies. Each agency is
currently reviewing the plan to determine if they would be willing to pass a
resolution committing themselves to implement the plan, as practical and
feasible. The Planning and Environmental Commission reviewed this plan
on August 28, 1995 and voted unanimously to recommend to the Vail
Town Council that a resolution be adopted to implement the plan as
feasible for the Town of Vail. On October 23, the Town Council reviewed
the Plan and directed staff to develop a resolution to adopt the plan which
would specifically state the areas the Town would implement.
3:25 P.M. 5. Information Update. 3:35 P.M. 6. Council Reports.
3:45 P.M. 7. Other.
• 3:55 P.M. 8. Executive Session - Personnel Matters.
4:55 P.M. 9. Adjournment.
NOTE UPCOMING MEETIfVG START TINIES BELOW:
(ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUB,IECT TO CHANGE) -
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THE PIEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR 1VVORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 11/14/95, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWiV COUNCIL REGUL/kR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 11/21/95, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EWENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 11/21/95, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. fN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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UVORK SESSION FOLLOUV-UP .
TOPIC QUEST90NS FOLLOW-UP SOLVTI(DNS
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10/19 SNOW STORAGE LAND PURCHASE LARRY/BOB McL: Immediately pursue purchase from VA of We're top dead center and going nowhe;e..,as VA discussions continue.
current snow storage site, as well as another 10 acres
ad'acent to the west.
05/23 EHU/EHU/CONiMERCIAUEHU 1. TOM: Council directed Town Attorney to prepare an Tom will attempt to have an amending ortlinance re: item #1 (employee
EXEMPTIONS ordinance which would require all employee housing units in housing units/rules; regs., & ortlinance) t-~y the 11-21-95 evening meeting.
the Town to adhere to all ordinances, rules and regulations in He will also try to resolve Item #3 (franchise fees) that evening meeting as
effect as may be amentled from time to time. well.
2. TOM/SUSAN. Council would like to explore a formula
which would require employee housing units within
commercial development projects based on the percentage
of full time equivalent employees associated with the project.
3. TON1/BOB: Council agreed to pursue an idea by Nierv
Lapin in which residents of employee housing units, such as
the future Vail Commons project, could be exempt from
franchise fees collected by utilities to reduce the cost of
housin .
05/23 NEINSPAPER BOXES BOB: Council reiterated its interest in consolidating Bob and Tom cantinue to work on the placement of newspaper boxes on
newspaper boxes on public properry in the commercial core public property, in conjunction with representatives from the newspapers,
areas and asked Town Manager to share an action plan at its
next meetin .
06/06 BUILDING AND PLANNING . SUSAN; Merv Lapin wonderetl how we monitor accuracy of
REVENUE FEES , building violations by applicant. (What is originally declared
and assessed vs. as built .
09/05 WATER/SEWER TAP FEES BOB: In re: affordable housing, continue negotiations with Bob discussed with Dennis Gelvin and wili meet with Water & Sewer
a ro riate s ecial districts. Boards November 28 and 29.
09/05 LOADING FACILITY TOM/BOB/LARRY/SUSAN: Compile pros/cons for such $20,000 from '95 Council Contingency was approved 9/19/95, with an
facility to be discussed as ASAP in Council executive additional $10,000 to be contributed by thH private sector. Larry will
session. proceetl with an RFP with final date expected by March,1996.
10/17 SKO L9FT TAX Steve Nierv & Bob will meet with VA
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PLANNi~~ ENViRONMEnrTAL coMMiss'ON .
. ftlovember 13, 1995 •
AGENDA
Pro!M Orientation / Lunch 11 v00p.Me
o Vlaar.Fiesidence - Diseussion of a previous condifion of PEC approval (Jim)
; 12030 pome .
I. Christmas tree IoY - 2393 N. Frontage Road
2. Lodges at Timber Creek - 2883/93 Timber Creek Drive 3. Evergreen Lodge - 250 S. Frontage Road-UVest 4. Lord L.atigo SPtop - A& D Building, 286 Gore Creek Drive
5. Tuchman Residence - 3110 Booth Creek Drive
Driver: Jim
Pub96c Hearcn 2000 pome
1. A request for a an additional 250 square feet to allow for an addition 4o the Tuchman
residence located aY 3110 Booth Creek Drive/Lot 9, Block 3, Vail Village 11th Filing.
Applicant: AAr. Tuchman : Planner: Jim Curnu44e 2. ,4 request for a Conditionat Use Permif to allow for a Christmas 4ree lot 4o be located at
2313 North Frontage Road/Lot 3, Block B, Vail Das Schone Filing #9.
Applicant: Dick Dilling represented by Steve Lincks
Planner: George Ruther
3. A request for a Condifional Use Permit. to allow for a telecommunications;antenna~to be =
installed at the Evergreen Lodge located at 250 S. Frontage Road WesULot 2, Block q
Vai( Lionshead 2nd Filing.
ApplicanY: David Grispin representing Destineer Corporation
Planner: George Ruther 4• A request for a minor CCI exterior alteration to allow Yor the addition of a bay windovu to
the Lord LaYigo Shop located in Yhe A& D Building, 286 Gore Creek Drive/Lots A-D, Block
5D, !/ail Village 1 sY Filing.
Applicant: 286 Bridge Street, Incorporated, represented by Chamois Pierson
Planner: Lauren 1Alaterton
5• A requesY for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a club to be located on the 3rd and 4th
floors of the Serranos Building located at 298 Hansen Ranch Road/Lot C, Block 2, Vail
Village 1 st Filing.
APPlicant: Gretta Partcs, represented by Glen Heelan.
Planner: Jim Curnutte
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6. A request for a worksession for modifications to the,approved development and phasing
plans at the Lodges at Timber Creek development located at 2893 and 2897 Timber
Creek Drive/Lodges at Timber Creek.
Applicant: SH Cole Construction
Planner: Randy Stouder
7. A request for a worksession to discuss amendments to the Town of Vail Municipal Code,.
. Chapters 16, 18 & 2 to allow for modifications to the Sicin Code, Design. Review,
Commercial Core I, Commercial Core II and Supplemerital Regulations.
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Randy Stouder
8. A request for an amendment to Chapter 18.39 of the Vail Municipal Code ( Ski Base
Recreation) and an amendment to the previously approved development plan to allowr for
the redevelopment of the Golden Peak Ski Base, located at 485 Vail Valley Drive /Tract
F, Vail Village 5th filing and Tract B, Vail Village 7th filinil. Applicant: Vail Associates Inc., represented by David Cortiin
Planner: Jim Curnutte and Lauren Waterton
TABLED UNTIL NOVEMBER 27,1995
9. "Council Reports."
10. Approval of October 9, 1995 and October 23, 1995 PEC minutes.
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Have the tit msurance referred to in paragraph 5 of the Lease showing marketable title
in Vail issued i ediately insuring the interest of City IViarket under the I,ease, and all
improvem o-b"Q structed on the Land under the Lease, in the amount of Twenty Million
Doll ($20,000,000.00), 'th the acknowledgment in writing of the title insurance company
that it has reviewe ari~ i fonmation that City 1Vlarket deems relevant. In the event the title
insurance company commitment excepts any item which, in the sole opinion of City Market,
makes title unmarketable, Vail shall commence and complete a declaratory judgment or other
appropriate action to resolve such issue or issues with counsel jointly chosen and directed by Vail
and City Market, all costs of such action and counsel to be paid solely by Vail. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary in the Lease or this Agreement, each performance date, including
development and rental payment dates, of City market and Warner shall be postponed pending a
final, non-appealable determination in such action for a period of time equal to the delay in
obtaining such determination. At any time, title insurance satisfactory to City Market may issue
and, in such event, such action shall be terminated. In the event the determination in such action
is satisfactory to City Market, the title company shall issue such title insurance and the parties
will perform under the Lease and this Agreement. In the event the determination in such action
is not satisfactory to City IVlarket, Vail and City Market shall negotiate in good faith to establish a
method to accomplish the purposes of the Lease and this Agreement.
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MEMORANDUM
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TO: Towrn Council
FROfVI: Steve Thompson,.Finance Director
Andy Knudtsen, Vail Commons Project Manager
DATE: November 14, 1995 .
SUBJECT: Financing Alternatives for Vail Commons Property
Council has requested staff to explore the pros and cons of alternative financing
scenarios for'Vail Commons.
Please keep in mind 4hat these financing scenarios pertain to the prospective home
buyers of the affordable housing. Construction financing of both the commercial and
residential will be handled internally by City Niarket.
Staff has identified two options for the home buyers: a mortgage bond program and
traditional financing. Pros and cons of each program are listed below.
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Mort a e Bonds Pro rami
PRO CON
1) Positive arbitrage of up to one and 1) Servicin(~ costs may be as high as
one-quarter percent of loan balance. one=half to three-quarters of a
Difference in borrowing rate and percent, thus diminishing the
lending rate would be used to potential gain to the Town of Vail or
service program and could generate benefit to the prospective home funds for the Town. owner.
2) Interest rate would be set by the 2) Bonds would not be bank qualified,
Town of Vail and could hypothetically thus the bonds would not be non-tax
be lower than market rates. exempt to banks. As a result, the
. rate to trie borrower may be greater
than options available in the
traditiona1 market.
3) Need allocation from the Department
of Local Affairs. Allocation
applications are due in January,
1996, with decisions from the State
coming eis late as April.
4) The alloc;ation from the department
of local eiffairs may compete with the
request from the Town to the
Coloradc) Housing and Finance
Authority for housing tax credits.
Though t:wo different boards are
involved, there may be a perception
of askinci for more than what is
reasonable.
5) Cost of issuance. The cost would
. include ii:ems such as a financial
consultant and bond counsel.
6) A project size of 53 units does not
generate the economies at scale to
warrant this approach
7) Default risk is taken on by the bond
purchaser.
8) Significant staff time.
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Traditionai Finar?cin
PRO CON
1) FiViViA approval needed, regardless 1) No control over interest rate.
of the initial financing options to
perspective purchasers. FNIViA
approval is critical to ensure re-sales
in the future.
2) FNiViA provides many alternative 2) Consultant cost for FiVMA approval.
financing options to purchasers,
including financing with only five
percent dovvn.
3) No financiaf risk to the Town of Vail.
4) Current interest rates are attractive.
Seven and three-eighths quoted to
staff as of 11 /10/95.
5) Efficient use of private sector.
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LU Mail: PPCN80A(@peodigy.oom October 17, 1995
Mr Steve Thompson
Finance Director
Town of Vail
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Dear Steve:
We have been discussing the possibility of a mortgage revenue bond financing by the
Town. See my letter of Apri127, 1995 to Robert McLaurin fo;r a more detailed discussion of this
financing option. The first step in a tax-exempt financing of this nature is to obtain an allocation of
private activity bond volume cap to issue qualified mortgage bc?nds from the Department of Local
Affairs.
The Departmecrt has already made its allocations for this year, so 1996 is probably the
eariiest opportunity to receive an allocation. There has beeri significant competition for allocations
this year. In our conversations with Department personnel, there is a preference for manufacturing projects which create jobs. The Department will also consider whether other financing is available
for the proposed project.
If you need anything else, please call.
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cc: Stanley M. Raine, Esq.
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FiESOLUTIOM PlO. 25
Series of 1995
A FtESOW710M ADOPYIPlG THE EAGL.E RIVER WATERSHED PLAR1
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DETAILS IfN REGARD THERETO
VIIHEREAS, water qualiry in Gore Creek and iYs tributaries has been found to be negatively
impacted by urban runoff through the Vail Nonpoint Source Water Quaiity Plan;
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail obtains its drinking water supply from alluvial welis which draw
water from Gore Creek;
WHEREAS, the Eagle River and iYs tributaries, which includes Gore Creek; is a shared
resource in Eagle County;
VIIFIEREAS, water from the Eagie River will now be pumped into the Gore Creek Basin and
water quality in Gore Creek and the Eagle River are interconnected;
UVHERE,4S,regiorral cooperation is needed in Eagle Counry to share information on water
quality and quantity to effectively protect and manage this resource;
WHEREAS, Gore Creek and the Eagle River are critical natural resources which provide
valuable habitat for aquatic life;
1AlFiERE.9S, Gore Creek and the Eagle River are a critical aesthetic feature and valuable for
maintaining the alpine character of Vail; -
WHEREAS, the Eagle River Management Plan compliments the recommended actions in .
the Vai! Nop ?oin? $ource Plan and wifl provide a direction and specific actipns to protect and
erhance water qualiry and the aesthetic value of Gore Creek and its tributaries.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE°_ TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
The Town Council hereby adopts the Eagle River Watershed Plan and directs staff to
implement the recommendations in the Plan that are applicable to municipalities. The Town Council
specifically directs staff to:
1) Work on the creation of a new stream setback to improve protection of ripariari vegetation;
2) Work with the Eagle River Watershed Committee to share information and to provide a
clearinghouse for that information;
3) Determine optimal stream flows in Gore Creek;
4) Provide information to the Vail Town Council on the impacts to stream flow of projects that
may impact stream flow; ' 5) Implement the Vail Nonpoint Source Water Quality Plan to improve water quality in Gore
Creek and take measures to improve trout habitat where appropriate;
6) Implement water conservation efforts in cooperation with the Vail Valley Wa.ter District.
7) Acquire/protect riparian areas; 8) Investigate carrying capacity thresholds for recreational use of Gore Creek and whether
new regulations or programs are needed to protect the fishery; and
9) Develop an informational program to help identify where public access is on caore Creek.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _ day of , 1995.
Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor
110Iv Mc(;utcheon, Town Clerk
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Eagle River atershed Plan
..SUMMARY . PEan Paarpose ancB Content: The Eagle River 1/Vatershed Plan outlines a collaborative, local philosophy for
protecting and improving water quantity, water quality, wildlife habitat and
recreational opportunities, and promoting compatible land use practices. The decision
to initiate the, Plan was based on a common belief among local jurisdictions that the
Eagle River and it's tributaries are essential to our quality of life. This plan defines
actions that can be taken to insure tha't the attributes of the watershed are protected
and enhanced through the years to come.
Development of the Plan involved many people representing a broad range of interests
and expertise. Through that process, issues of concern were identified that became
the foundation of the plan goals (see Chapter 2). The recommended actions for achieving those goals are a combination of educational, voluntary and regulatory
suggestions. Each jurisdiction has the option for choosing which actions to implement
but there are many opportunities for partnerships and cooperative efforts. .
The public participation phase of the planning process indicated there is sincere
interest among local citizens about the watershed, particularly the Eagle River itself.
fViany. belieue that the watershed is in an acceptable condition now but has the .
. potential to degrade as the local and regional population grows and subsequenf
demands for water quantity, developed land and recreation use increase. There is a
strong desire to,know more about the individual issues of water supply and demand,
water quality status, wildlife habitat status, development of recreationaFopportunities,
and insurance of compatible land use practices that also consider the rights of private
property owners.
In response to the desire for increased knowledge and improved understanding,
background information is presented in the Plan on each of the different watershed
components - water quantity, water quality, wildlife, recreation and land use. This
Plan strives to be a single source of basic information on the watershed for the use
by local citizens and decisions makers.
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Plan Goals - Summarized:
1. . /MPROVE THE COMMUN/TY'S UNDERSTAND/NG AND /NTEREST /N
WA TERSHED /SSUES ~
2. DEVELOP COOPERAT/VE LAND USE PL.ANN/NG PH/LOSOPH/ES AND
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3. DETERM/NE AND PROV/DE OPT/MUM WATER GtUANTtTY AND .
QUAL/TY
4. PROTECT OR I4ESTORE OPEN SPACE Al'UD SENS/T/VE AREAS
5. PROTECT AND /MPROVE RECREAT/ONAL OPPORTUN/T/ES
Recommended First Steps:
The recommended actions that can be taken to implisment this Plan and meet the
above goals are comprehensively listed in Chapter 3: F'lan Implementation as well as
in each topic chapter. The following stand out as recommended first steps: 1. Establish the Eag/e River Watershed Committee to oversee Flan
implementation - a group consisting of citizens and local governments
representatives, including elected officials, needs to direct this effort. Citizens
' provide insight and expertise, local government provides structure and staff
support. -
2. Deve%p a Public Education Program about W'atershed lssues - an important
key to the success of this plan is to keep the community interested and
i'nvolved. . .
3. 'Create Annual Work Programs to ldentify Pr,iority Actions -select a project
from each category, identify cosis and responsibilities, and secure fundin_g.
First year project examples include: an access improvement project, creation
of a recreation map; a habitat improvement project, regulatory review, a water
quality monitoring project and determining optirnum water quantity flows.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
Chapter 1. UNTRODUCTMN 4
Profa9e the WatePSFoec9 Purpose aeud Use of the Plaov . Geogr~phoc Scope of ahe P@an .
- Vos6on PsaeunBeug PPOCess Background
' Relatoonsh6p go Other PIanS .
Ot9aea WateP Plannsng and Ac9vocacy Efforgs •
Organazation off ghe PBan
ChapteP 2. GOALS 7
Chapter 3. 0~~~~~ENTATUON : 8
ChapteP 4. WATER QQ.DANTff1( 14
, Odersr6ee~r of Water Quantity. @ssues and ObjecYives
Background .
Wager Quantity ObjectBves and Recommended ActBoras
ChapgeP 5. WATLR QUAL9TY 28
Overvaeew og Water Quantity Ossues and Objectives
BackgPOUnd
Water Quantity Objectives and Fiecoanmeraded Actions
Chapter 6. W6~DLBFE 39 . OvePdiew of Water Quantity Issues and Objectives .
BackgPOund
Water Quantity ObjecYives and Recomrnenc9ed 64ctions
ChapYeP 7. fRECREAT90N 49
Oeerview o$ Water Quantity 9ssues and Objectbves
Background
Wager Quantity ObjecYives and Recornmendec9 Actions
Chap4er 8. LA~D USE 65
Overvsew o$ Water Quantity 6ssues and Objectives
Background
Wa4er Quantity Objectiees and Recommended Actoons . .
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LIST OF APPENDICE:a _
Appenduc A. . ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Appendix B. THE PLANNING PROCESS
Appendix C. OTHER WA?TER PLANNING AND AD'VOCACY EFFORTS
Appendix D. GLOSSARY (including acronyms)
Appendix E. STUDIES SPECBFIC TO THE EAGLE FiOVER WATERSHED
- Appendix F. . REFERENCES "
- Appendix G. POTENTIAL FUIVDINf SOURCES Appendix H. RELATED REGULATIONS Appendix I. PUBUC LOMIVIENTS ON PLAN FIRS1r DRAFT (Under Separate Cover)
LIST OF Tp?BLES
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Table 1. Eagle River Instream Flow Standards. 15
Table 2. Eagle River Instream Flow Deficits 20 Table 3. Solid, Salt, Nutrient Trends 29
Table 4. Recreat6on Use Statistics 52
Table 5. Comparative Population Figures 66
Table 6. Existing Town and County Stream Setbacks 67
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Amount of Instream Flow 18
Figure 2. Riparian Ecosystem Cross Section 71
UST OF MAPS .
Watershed Vicinity Map 3 .
Water Quantity 27
Water O.uality 38
Wildlife Habitat 48
Recreation Access 64
Land Use Patterns 78
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ~
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PROFILE OF THE EAGLE RIVER WATERSHED
The Eagle River watershed covers a drainage area of approximately 970 square males and
has an average annual water flow of 415,000 acre feet. Elevations in the watershed
range from 6;100 feet at Dotsero to 14,003 at the surrimit of Mount of the Holy Cross.
The Eagle River originates near the southeastern border of Eagle County at Tennessee .
Pass and flows northwest and then wLst for about 77 rniles to its colifluence with the
Colorado River at Dotsero, 6 miles west of Gypsum. Homestake, Cross, Gore, Brush and Gypsum Creeks are! the largest of the hundredls of
Eagle River tributary streams: There are approximately 120 natural lakes and 8 reservoirs
in the watershed. . .
Approximately 98% of the watershed land area is Iocated in Eagle County. The remaining
2% is located in Pitkin County in the Homestake Reservoir area. Approximately 75%
percent of the iand in the watershed is public land manEiged by the U.S. Fores.t Service
and Bureau of Land Management.
The Eagle River watershed provides water supply for the majority of Eagle County's
population and to several front range communities.
PURPOSE AND USE OF THE EAGLE RIVER WAl'ERSHED PLAIV •
The purpose of the Eagle River Watershed Plan is to outline a collaborative, local
philosophy for protecting and improving water quantity, water quality, wildlife habitat and
recreational opportunities, and promoting compatible land use practices.
~ This plan is a source of information and a statement of c;ooperative direction that is meant
to be useful to the general public and local governmental entities for setting priorities and
planning projects, and in making decisions regarding the future of the Eagle River . -
watershed. Many of the Plan recommendations are depiendent on educational efforts by
the local governments and agencies to promote voluntary actions and improved awareness.
This Plan is not a regulatory dacument. The PJan does include recommendations for
possible policy and/or regulatory revision related to the rivers and creeks.. Generally,
implementation o# a!I regu{atory recommendations and sijggestions, such as river amd
creek buffers, will be up to the discretion of each jurisdic;tion and will require tailoring to
meet the needs of each entity and address possible cons;traints such as existing land uses.
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GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE OF THE PLAN ' The Eagle Fiiver VVatershed Plan addresses the entire Eagle River watershed which includes
the Eagle River, all ofi its tributary streams and Yhe headwater lakes and springs. l`his
holistic, integrated approach refilects a local, regional and national desire to understand the
°°big-picture°° ofi howr watersheds function and respond to human impacts.
A COIIAMON @9ISOON I~~R THE WATERSHED
Through the planning process, a vision has emerged for the future ofi the Eagle River
watershed. 12 is difficult to envision vvhat this region, and rnore specifically the Eagle River
vvatershed, will be like 100 years firom novv, but our vision should extend at least 20 to 50
years into the fu4ure.
The vesion for 89te wa8ers6`sed is of
.....a netvvork ofi clear, mountain streams and river that provide good quality water
in ample quantity fior a self-sustaining, healthy fish population and efficient use by
humans;
.....open space and greenbelts along the river and streams that buffer the •
evaterways firom human land use impacts, and preserve the riparian areas that
. provide critical vvildlife habitat and scenic visYas; .....land uses that respect the riparian and aquatic ecosystems and complement the
scenic character ofi the vvaterways;
.....appropriate, non-disruptive and well-designed access to the river for passive and
active recreation;
.....an appreciation and respect from the residents of the watershed for the
extraordinary resource that we share.
The vision is achievable. Miany elements are in place currently, but will require diligence
to cope with change and growth. Other elements ofi the vision need to be developed. In
order to achieve the vision, it is essential that all citizens in the Eagle Ri'ver watershed
come to a common understanding that. the river and tributaries are a critical component of
our quality of lives and that it will require the cooperation and commitment of many to
realize and sus.tain the vision. -I~~ANNBNG. PROCESS BACKGROfl.lND
The Eagle River VVatershed Plan (originally the Eagle River iVlanagement Plan) vvas initiated
by local go~nfnents--after protection of the-Eagle-Mver-was-identafied as a top community
concern through tovvn and County master planning forums and surveys. The perception
among local citizens and community teaders was that the Eagle fiiver and its tributaries are
a-Yremendous asset that has been frequently overlooked or degraded in.terms of vvaYer
quality and quantity, adjacent land use impacYs, aestheYic quality, recreation and habetat
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values. Participants in the planning process have included citizens at-large, land owners,
rafting, fishing and other special interest groups, representatives of all the Towns in the
watershed, and of State and Federal government agenc:ies. A complete list of participants
is included in Appendix A.
RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER'PLANS
Most of the comprehensive planning. documents adopted by the Town and County
goyernments.include. goals and policies regarding the Eeigle River and its tributaries. This. PFan expands on those goals and policies, giving more specific direction_." It does not
replace those plans but is intended to supplement them.
This plan should be revised as necessary to reflect the c;hanging needs and priorities of the
watershed and citizens.
OTHER WATER PLe4NNING AND ADVOCACY EIFFORTS
Northwest Colorado Council of Government's 208 Plan Update and Water Quality and
Quantity Program, the Colorado. River Headwaters Forurn and the Eagle River Assembly
are all current efforts to formulate solutions to the many? water quality and quantity issues
faced in the watershed and the region. Additional inforrnation on each of these efforts is
located in Appendix C. ORGANIZATION OF THE PLAN
The Plan is organized into chapters, each addressing a specific topic identified through the.
planning process: Goals, Plan Implementation, Water Quantity, Water Quality, Wildlife,
Recreation, and Land Use.
Each Chapte.r includes discussion on: /ssues identified dtiring the process, Background.to.
. create an understanding of the issues, and Objectives and Recommended Actions that
should take place to implement the •goals of the plan.
It is not possible to entirely separate each issue because of the inherent relationships
within the watershed. For example, water quantity affects water-quality, quantity and
quality affects wildlife habitat, land use affects quantity and quality and so on. Overlap
between topics exists because of these relationships anci in many cases, illuminates which
actions are of greatest priority because several issue.s can be addressed by taking a
specific action. .
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-CHAPTER 2: EAGLE R9VER ATERSHED PLAIV GOALS
These goals represent the ideals and results towards which the Plan is directed. They are
statements of purpose Yhat specify, on a general level, vvfiat the Plan effort is intended to
accomplish.
1. OPnprove Yhe commun6tv's and decision rnaker's understanding and interes4 6n
the watershed issues of water quantity and quality, wildlife habitat,
recreation opportunities and land use impacts.
2. DeveYog coogePative land use planning ghilosophies and tools for effective ,
protection of watershed attributes.
3. DetePmcne and provide ol2tirnum wateP quantity and oualitv to maintain a
healthy and naturally selfi sustaining trout population as an indicator species
of a healthy aquatic environment and for a quality fishing eXperience.
4. Protect ar restore oQen space and sensitive areas such as springs, wetlands,
floodplains, riparian zones, critical habitat and other geographic features that
. are associated with the vvatershed. •
5. PPOtect and 6mprove recreational opportunities, such as fishing and boating, which exist along the Eagle River and its tributaries. ,
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CHAPTER 3: PLAN IIIiIPLEMENTATiON
3.1 BACKGROUND .
The implementation of this plan is expected to take placie over several years and will
require the commitment of all local officials and citizens and the direct guidanc.e of a
specific entity. This plan is intended to. be infegrated int:o the work programs of ihe
part•icipating local governments, agencies and special interest groups where appropriate.
3.2 RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
1. Establish an Eagle River Watershed Committee
Since this Plan covers several jurisdictions and ha:3 invotved a number of people, it
is essential that a committed, cohesive group of people monitor and facilitate .
implementation of the Plan.
Membershia:
Citizens, landowners, local government appointed and elected officials and
staff, and local water and sanitation districts should be the central mernbers
of fhe committee. Participants should also iinclude, as necessary,
representatives of the Colorado Division of'V1/ildlife, Colorado State Watec
Quality Control Division, Natural Resource C;onservation Service, US Army
Corps of Engineer, US Fish and Wildlife Ser,rice, US Forest Service, Bureau of
Land Management and the Environmental Pirotection Agency and others. 15
members is recommended as the maximum size in order to maintaini
effectiveness. The involvement of. governrrient helps add siructure and
permanence to the effort.
. Protocol: . : , The group -should meet on a regular and continuing basis, for a minimum of
five years following completion of this document. The Committee's role
would be advisory, not regulatory. Recommendations of the Committee -
could be acted on by local, state and feder2il agencies. Representatives from
local governments would be responsible for reporting the progress of plan '
, implementation to their elected and appointed officials and seeking their
direction and commitment.
Key Functions:
Key functions of this committee would be to 1) Oversee the continued
implementation of the Watershed Plan, including prioritization of all actions.
and 2) Generate and provide information%education on the watershed tor
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1. OvePSee the Conginued lmpiernentatooaa o$ the WatePShed Plan. Following assembly ofi the CommiYtee, an annual dvorlc and five year work
program would be developed and updated each year. That work program
would. include actions selected from the Plan that, through consensus, are
. determined to be of the highest prioriYy for implementation. The work
prograrri should include actions/projects from each ofi the five plan topic
, areas: liVater QuanYity, Water Quality,.M/ildlife, Recreation,. and Land Use: Corrimittee activities should include: # Developing work programs
* Developing and completing projecPs * Developing/implementing an informaPion/education program
# Compiling and assessing olaYa .
Coordinating enforcemenP ef#orts
* Arranging alterna2ive and partnership funding
Making application for granP fiunding .
,4ssisting local officials wiYh idenPifying impacFs on watershed
~ Coordinating and assisting with policy or regulatory revievv/revisions
Coordinating informaPion sharing
~ Coordinating waPer qua/ity, vvild/ife and recreation moniPoring
2• GenePage and Provide OnfoPrnation /Education on the Eagle River 1Alatershed
foP "DecisBon Makers" (Towns, Coueaty, Water Distrocts, etc.) and the GenePaO
Public _
An Education/Information program is essential to the successful protection ofi
the river and tributary streams, and in turn the watershed as a whole. Tools
that can be used include:
Special events e.g. Eagle River Festival, clean-ups, etc.
# VolunPeer activities e.g. high school kids to help with bank _
stabilization/enhancement projects, monitoring, etc. .
# An annual "StaPe of the River" report for public infiormaYion. Sample
topics: ways that citizens can report vvater quality concern$ (e.g. illegal dumping, erosion control problems, fish kills, etc.); activities
which impact the watershed waters, riparian and sensitive areas and
how those-activities -can tie modiffed-to-iessen or eliminate the impact
(e.g. State 305 B Clean VVater Act report and program); access point
information; historical information, etc.); and what realtors, builders,
developers and citizens should knovv about regulations that protect the
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tPromotion of water quality programs whicti have been devefoped for
schools * Preparation of maps of recreation areas and sensitive areas and
distribution to general public (see Re:creation and Land Use chapter)
* Publicity in /oca/ media on a regulcir basis (e.g. at least every six
manths) to inform local citizens aboNt watershed issues, events,
actions " Progress reports every six months for presentation to the.local
elected and appointed officials of th~e towns and the county * An.inventoryaf reference information such as aerial. photos .
of the Eagle River watershed for use! in planning and 'management of
the watershed; local, State and Fed (BLM,. USFS, et.) regulations and
. enforcement procedure as they relate to land use and water features;
inventory of all information and studies related to the Eagle River;
updates to the list of all. relevant funding sources.
2. Develop a Prioritized Action Plan and Annual 1Nork Program
. All actions recommended by the Plan are comprelhensively listed below. These
actions are not yet listed in priority order but will need to be generally prioritized as
part of the work plan preparation previously recoinmended. The Plan is a dynamic
document-and priorities are subject to change bec;ause of evolving conditions in the
watershed. By preparing annual work programs, changing priorities can be accommodated.
Priority should be given to those projects that: 1) are critical situations in need of '
attention before a situation further degrades, or 2) are immediate wi,ndows of
opportunity that may be lost, or 3) can be implemented for minimal cost relative to .
the benefits achieved, or 4) will respond or resolve several issues simultaneously,by
taking action. •
The.following items should be also addressed in the selection of priorities and the
annual work programs:
* Consultation with appropriate "Decision Makers"
* Estimates of Probable Cost and Time
* Funding Source(s) _
* Identification of who will Coordinate and Participate in the project and
specific roles .
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3.3. COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF RECOMf1AE(VDED ACTOONS BY CHAPTER
ON1PLENIENTATION Recommended Actions:
Establish an Eagle Fiiver VVatershed Committee (pg.8)
Generate and Provide Information/Education (pg.9)
~C?eve'lop a Prioritized Action. Plan and Annuat VVork Programs (pg.10)
W.4TER QUANT8~Y Recommended Actions: Determine Optimal Bnstream Flows (pg.22)
Determine Water Supply Thresholds (pg.23)
Utilize the Colorado IRiver Decision Support System (pg.23)
Obtain Water Plan Review Assistance (pg. 23)
Revievv/Develop Master Plan Policies Specific to Water Issues of Supply,
Demand and Capacity (pg.24)
Adopt a Local Position on Augmentation Plans (pg.24) Encourage Consolidation of Special Districts (25) Work with FronY Range Communities (pg.25)
Implement V1/ater Conservation Measures (pg.26)
Investigate Growth.f.Vlanagement,Tools (pg,26)
Investigate.Storage and Engineering Solutions (pg.27)
WATER QflJALU'YY Recomenended e4ctions• Inventory and Coordinate Water Quality Monitoring Efforts (pg.33)
Apply for Water Quality Program Funding (pg.33) Determine Local Water Quality Plan Needs and Draft a Model Ptan (pg.33)
Develop Public Information Program about Local VVater Q.uality (pg.33) '11
Develop Welihead Protection Programs to IProtect Drinking Water ipg.34j
. Implement Appropriate Best Management IPractices (pg.34)
WILDLIFE Recommended Actions: Implement Measures to Protect and Improve Water Quantity and Quality (pg.
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. Implement Habitat Improvement Projects (pg.46)
Support Efforts to Prevent Spread of Infeci:ious Disease to Local Fish
Populations (pg. 47)
Review/Revise Fishing Bag Limits and Regulations (pg. 47)
Review/Revise Drainage and Transportatiori Regulations (pg.47)
Inventory Riparian Zones and Habitat Boundaries (pg. 47)
Acquire Riparian Lands (pg.48) Implement Stream Buffer Standards (pg.48)
Preserve Wildlife Corridors to Riparian Areas (pg.48)
Develop or Improve Appropriate Access (pg.48)
Request Mitigation Trust Funds (pg.48)
. Manage-Noxious Weeds in Riparian Areas (pg.48) •
Manage Livestock in Riparian Areas (pg. 48),
Restrict Access into Critical Watershed Areas (pg.49)
Monitor Critical Areas (pg.49)
Provide Buffer Zones (pg.49) "
Designate Watchable Wildlife Sites (pg.49)
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RECREATION Recomnnended Actions: . CooperaYively InitiaYe Carrying CapaciYy Study (pg.55)
Cooperatively Study Fishery Conditions (pg.55)
Develop Recreational Maps for Public (pg.56)
. RevieW/Revise Fishing.and Boating Regulations (pg.56) . .
tmp_rove Existing Public Access Points (pg.57)
' Create Appropriate Rlevv Public Access F'oints (pg. 58)
Implement River Access Improvement Guidelines (pg.5$)
Preserve or Create Access'through Land Development vvhere Appropriate
(P9.59) :
LAND USE Recommended Actions:
Create Comprehensive V1/atershed Maps (pg.69) '
Develop Master Plans for each of the Tributary Valleys (pg.71)
Implement a Cooperative Enforcement Program of Existing Regulations
(P9.71)
Revise River/Creek Setbacks for Consistency and Sensitive Lands Protection
(P9.71)
. Locate Compatibfe Land Uses Adjacent to Rivers and Streams (pg:74)
Devetop River/Creekfront Design Standards (pg.74) :
Analyze Ability to Supply Adequate V1/ater (pg.74)
Analyze Golfi Course and Ski Area Proposals (pg.75)
--Devetop-a-Modet Sensitive Lands-Overlay Zone-fpg. 75)
Fieview Fielated Regulations (Floodplain, V1/etland, Drainage) for Effectiveness
and Possible Revision (pg. 75)
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improve Local Authority on 35 Acre ExemIDtions (pg.78)
. Protect Riparian Lands as Highest Open Space Priority. (pg.78)
Jointly Pursue Open Space Funds (pg.78)
Guafantee Open Space as Perpetual (pg.78) •
Maintain Public Lands as 0pen. Space (.pg.78) Develop Parks, Trails and Access Sites Adjacent to WaLerways where
Appropriate (pg.78)
Support Local Ranching Activities (pg.78)
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CHAPTER 4a WATER QUANTITY
4.1 O@! Eff0 @7 IEMC9 OF `VC7~~~~ QUAEMMII PoTSUES AND OBJECtl IN ES
Several vvater quan4iYy issues and concerns were identified and discussed during the .
planning process: WageP Qa~anguty Ossaaes:. . . .
Lack ofi Water Supply Information and Education
Lack ofi Cooperative Water and Land Use Planning betvveen Water Districts and
Local Land Use °'Decision Makers"
Increasing Water Supply Demands and Impacts .
Instream Flow Deficits '
Optimal Flovv Unidentified
In response to.2he identified issues and concerns, and in suppore of the goals for the Plan,
. the following objectives were developed: .
Wa ter Quangigy-ObjeCtoveS:
1. OrnpPOde Water QuantiYy VnfoPrnation and Adailability og Onforrnation far Local
"Decuseon Makers" and Citizens
2. Develop CoopePat6ve Land Use and Water Planning Polacies that Address Futanre
GPOwth, Water Supply and Strearn Floew Protection
3. Eliminate Unstream Flow Deficits 4.2 BACKGROQ.DND
In Colorado and in other vvestern states, water quantity has been one of the most
important issues for grovvYh. Competition for vvater has been intense between front range
and west slope vdater users as vvell as between vvestern states. Where ample water and
water rights exist, communities, recreation, and agriculture have flourished. V!/hile dvater
rights and trans-basin diversions have always been a.issue in Eagle County, it has only
recently been realized that human water demand in Eagle County may exceed ihe supply
constraints. Water supply issues also affect natural and recreational resources associaYed
vvith Yhe vvatershed.
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Stream Flow Characteristics .
Stream flow can. be measured as cubic feet per second (CFS) or as stream discharge
measured in acre feet (see glossary for definitions).
An acre foot is approximately the area of a football fielci with 1 foot of standing water.
An acre foot is considered to be an average quantity of water a family of four needs in
one year (per Colorado Water Education Foundation).
Discharge of the Eagle River; as historically measured a-t a stream gauge below Gypsum
Creek, averages abouY 415,000 acre feet per year. Most of this stream '.flow o.;curs in a
short period in response to melting snowpack. About 75 percent of the average annual
flow of the Eagle River occurs during the three months of May, June, and July.
Instream Flow Characteristics '
/nstream flow amounts are determined by the Colorado Division of Wildlife and Coiorado
Water Conservation Board (CWCB). Instream flow stanclards are intended to "preserve the
natural environment to a reasonable degree" (CRS 37-912-102(3)). Instream flows are
identified by determining the flow necessary to sustain aquati.c life. Table 1 summarizes
instream flow standards during different times of.the year along the Eagle River.
Table 1. Eagle River Instream Flow Standards
EAGLE RtVER SECTIOiV INSTREAM FLOW (CFS) STANDARD
SUMMER WINTER
Cross Creek to Gore Creek 50 . 20
Beaver Creek to Lake. Creek 85 35. Lake Creek to Brush Creek 110 . 45
Brush Creek to Colorado River 130 50
NOTE: Summer = May 1 through September 30; Winter = October 1 through April 30
Existing Water Storage Facilities ,
Dams and reservoirs are typically constructed for flood c,ontrol and to capture a portion of
the spring runoff so that water can be stored for release during drier periods of the.year.
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TheP@ aPe SIX lfVBYeP SYOP2ge fBCiIIt1@S In YPIe E89Ie RIV@P BBSIPI: •
1. Homestake: The largest reservoir is Homestake Reservoir vvhich is
tocated high in the headwaters of the Eagle on U.S.F.S. land southeast of
Red Cliff. Homestake reservoir delivers approximately 20,000 acre feet
per year to the cities ofi Aurora and Colorado Springs. Its sYorage
capaciYy is 43,000 acre feeY. RecenYly, a three year agreemenY wras
. signed between Aurora and a group of local water provider districts thaY
calls for the release of 300 acre feet of water from the Homestake .
Reservoir to augment #lovvs in the Eagle River during dry periods. '
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2. Climax Fieservoirs: Climax iWine has two private reservoirs in Yhe Eagle
River,watershed, Eagle Park and Robinson Fieservoir, which together have
a6,000 acre fioot capacity and were built for industrial purposes at ihe
mine, tailings impoundment and distilling. The Eagle Park Reservoir is
. curren2ly being reclaimed and could be available for augmenting filows in
the Eagle IRiver vvatershed.
3. Black Lakes: Black Lakes are located on the vvest side of Vail Pass.
Black Lakes 1& 2 Reservoirs were constructed by the Colorado Division
of VVildlife are used for recreation and augmenting flows in the Eagle River
watershed (specifically Gore Creek). "fhe two lakes have a toYal capacity
of 380 acre feet, a portion of which is available for augmentation.
4. Nottingham Lake: iVottingham Lake is located within Town of Avon and
has a 100 acre feet storage capacity. The major use ofi the lake is recreation.
5. Svlvan Lake: In November of 1994, the Town of Eagle and the
Colorado Department of iVatural Resources signed an agreement to uYilize
Sylvan Lake ta provide.storage for the Town of Eagle. f. Lede Reservoir: This is a private reservoir on U.S.F.S land south of
Gypsum. It was consYructed for agricultural uses but some water i$ .
leased to Gypsum. It is also used for public recreation.
WateP Rig6tgs
Since the Eagle River is in the headwaters of the Rocky iViountains, water availabitity is
very dependenY-orT-precipitation;- particularly snowfall:----Ttre-ability to ~use the water for a
consumptive use is dictated by water rights.
A-very simplifiied explanation of water rights is Yhat water users must acquire water rights
to use water when there is no available un-allocated water. Water rights have a ctuantity
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associated with the right and a priority date (the year tlie right was decreed). Water users
with the oldest or most senior water rights have the fir;;t_ priority for water during dry
periods when there is not enough water to meet ail demands.
The most senior rights and the largest water right holders in the upper Colorado River are
the Shoshone Power Plant and farmers in the Grand Junction area (referred to as the
Cameo Call). When the Eagle and Colorado rivers are Iow, these water users have the
first priority for water usage during these times. This affects how much water can be
diverted or used in fhe Eagle River during lovv flows.
Water Usage In the Eagle River there are two major uses of water:
al Trans-Basin Use
. 6J ln-Basin Use
Both types of.users are affected by the.available water and the water rights in the basin.
The map following this chapter is a map of the Eagle River watershed that displays
municipal diversions (in- and trans-basin) and where wat:er is returned from waste water
treatment facilities (in-basin).
Trans-Basin Use
Trans-Basin Use involves transporting water from one varatershed to another via diversion
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systems. There are four diversions that take water out of the Eagle-River watershed and '
transport it to certain front range cities. TMese diversioris include the:
1. Wurtz Ditch (City of Pueblo)
2. Ewing Ditch (City of Pueblo)
' 3. Columbine Ditch'(City of Pueblo) . 4.• Homestake 1 Project (Cities'of Auror3 and Colorado Springs) ~
Together ihese diversions transport approximatelv 34,0 C10 acre feet of water to the front
range each vear. - Trans-basin uses result in a 100% consumption of water since none of
the 34,000 acre feet is returned to the Eagle River watershed. Diversion points are depicted on the map accompanying this chapter. Timing of Tians-Basin Diversions
It is imoortant to note when out-of-basin diversions occur in relation to stream ffow in the
Eagle River. Figure 1. depicts stream flow for an averagie year and a dry year.
. Trans-basin diversions occur during the spring melt-off vvhen flows are at their highest
and can not legally occ.ur during low flow periods because of the existing senior water
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rights on the Colorado River. This basically reduces the intensity of spring melt flows and
does not affect in-basin us.es. It should be noted that high spring flows are importarit for
°'flus.hing" sediment out of the river in order to maintain optimal aquatic habitat (Caloev,
1992). Hoevever it is not knovvn how much of a"flushing" effect is needed to maintain
optimal habitaY for aquatic life in the Eagle River.
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EAGLE R9VER STREAni9 FLOW
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ln-Basin (localJ Use In-basin water use consists of all water uses that take water from the watershed for use
within the watershed: In-Basin water users in Eagle County divert water from the Eagle
and it's tributaries but unfike trans-basin users, they typically return a significant portion
of the water diverted back to the Eagle River watershedl. Therefore, it is critical to look at
where, when, and how much water is diverted and whe:re, when and ho.w much water is
returned to the Eagle River. The following is a description of in-basin water users and
typical return flows: 1) Domestic users take water out, treat: it, arovide it for homes, and .
businesses, treat it at a waste water treatment facility (typically down river from the
diversion), and then return approximately 90°k of the water originally diverted. However,
it should be acknowledged that there can be a significant depletion in stream flow
between the points where water is diverted and returneld at a waste water treatment
plant.
2) Snowmaking usually takes water froim the river in October, YVovember
and December... Approximately 80% of the water is returned during the spring melt (when
flow is high) and the rest is lost to evaporation.
3) GoVE Courses also divert water for irriigation. A well- managed golf
course uses water efficiently in that they only divert. what is needed to maintain the turf.
However, well-managed golf courses are considered to be 100% consumptive because
there is typically no measurable return flow. In other words, the water applied to. a well
managed golf course is used by the grass and is lost to evaporation with no measurable
water running back into the watershed. . 4) Agricultural users in Eagle County ta4ce water out at established
diversion points through irrigation systems to grow feed for livestock. Return flows can
vary significantly depending on the quality of the irrigation system but can range up to
50%, with the rest being lost to evaproration, plant use and deep percolation. Agricultural.
. return #lows can be valuable in augmenting late summer flows through the slow (relative
to surface run-off) lateral percolation of water from irrigated fields to streams. Although
domestic water usage may be more efficient than agriculture, agricultural land can have a
significant benefit to return flows during the 'later part oi: the summer when natural stream
flows are low. The relative consumptive use of irrigation and domestic use is a crit6cal
issue in Eagle County and should be examined more.fully. /n-Basin Water Management _
Within the watershed there are several entities that manage supply and distribution,
according to their particular water rights. The. majority. of these entities were specifically
created in response to a specific land development project with the exception ofi the town-
owned and operated systems. Nearly every district has a board of directors that oversees
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opePatiOn: Arrowhead Metro Water District
Beaver Creelc fiNetro Water District
Bellyache Ridge NNetro Water District
Berry Creelc Nletro Water District
Eagle-Vail AHetro Water DistricY
Edvvards Metro Water District
Labce CPeek Meadovvs Water DiSYriC4 _
Squaw Creek Metro Water District
Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority
Upper Eagle Valley ConsolidaYed Sanitation Distri.c4° . .
. Vail Valley Consolidated Water Dis4rict
Towrn of- Minturn - Town o# Red Cliff
Town ofi Avon
Town of Eagle
Towm o# Gypsum
°UEVCSD manages water and sanitation for all o# the listed districts and the sanitation for the towns of
Avon, MinYUrn and Adon. Water Defucats .
Stream flows have been be(ow minimum instream flow standards during the late summer
and winter during dry years. The frequency and duration ofi minimum instream flow
deficits (depending on the location on the Eagle River) varies from once every 1 to 5
years. .
Table 2. Bns4ream Flow Deficits
Secqion of Eagle River lns4ream Floda S4andard Estimated Frequency of Estima4ed Frequency
Summer/!A/inYer Flow Shortage - Summer of Flovv Shortage -
VNinter
Cross Ck-Gore Ck 50/20 cfs 1 in 5- 10 years 1 in 10 years
Gore C!c - Beaver Ck 85/35 cfs 1 in 5-10 years 1 in 5-10 years
Beaver Ck - Lake Ck 85/35 cfs ' 1 in 2 years 1 in 5-10 years
Lake Ck - Brush Ck 1 10/45 cfs 1 in 5-10 years 1 in 5-10 years Brush Ck - Colorado 130/50 cfs 1 in 5-10 years May not occur
A shortage is assumed to occur when stream flow is less than the instream flow standard for a period
exceeding several consecutive days. (Source: Eagle River Assembiy, Phase t Report, 1994)
Fish '°kills"-have-taeera-facorded by-the Colorado DivisieP-04-Wildli#e vrhen flows have been
above instream flows perhaps indicating ihat minimum flows may not be adequaYe to
protect trout populations throughout the length ofi the Eagle Fiiver. It should also be noted
that historic flovvs dropped below minimum instream flow standards on portions ofi the
Eagle F3iver before there either in-basin or trans-basin diversions. This vvould suggest
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that there may have aiways been stress on trout popula tions during natural tow flow periods. Additional biological monitoring is needed to determine the relationship between
water quantity/quality and biological indicators.
It is estimated by the Eagle River Assembly (1994) that to increase stream flow to
minimum instream flow levels, an additional 3,300 to 4,000 acre feet of water needs to
be stored and released into the Eagte River during dry times of the year, typically {ate
summer and early winter. The same reportestimates that. 5,200 to 6,500 acre feet may
be needed to increase stream flow ensure minicnum insttream flow as the County approaches "buifd-out" of developments approved as of 1994. A separate report .
commissioned by Eagle County estimates that in July 1'995 there are approximatley
11,000 units unbuilt but approved indicated that the demand for water is sure to increase.
4.3. WATER QUANTITY OBJECTIVES AND RE:COMMENDED ACTIOnIS
4.3:1 Objective: IMPROVE WATER QIJANTITY AnJD STREAM FLOW INFORMIAT{ON
AND AVAILABILITY OF INFORMi4TION FOR LOCAL "DECISION
. . MAKERS" AND CITIZENS
Local understanding of water quantity needs to be increased, especially in relation to new
and proposed growth. Water authorities and governmental ("decision makers") entities
need to work closely together to ensure water managenient is congruent with plarroned .
development.
Recommended Actions:
1. Determine Optimal Instream Flows
The public and officials expressed conciern regarding the adequacy of
instream fiow standards s;et by the Colcirado Water Conservation Board
(CWCB). The issue was raised that optimum flows be identified that
maintain a healthy and naturally self sustaining trout population. This flow
standard should be based on biologically defensible criteria and should be
used as a target (goal) flow in the local review of development.
As a priority of the Eagle River Watershed Committee (see
Implementation, Chapter 3), establish a cooperat+ve effort between the.
Division of Wildlife, CWCB, recreationists, water users/providers and
governing entities to determine an optirrial flow for the Eagle River and
tributaries that has defensible criteria. l"his optimal flow should then be
used as a target flow when reviewing pirojects that may affect water
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resources. The Eagle River Managerrsent Committee •could initiate Yhe .
effort, in cooperation with other on-going water planning groups. This
effort should also include a compleYe study of water use in the dvatershed
by identifying major water consumers in the vvatershed, consumptive use,
actual supply, and estimated projected demand fior the entire vvatershed.
The ComrniYtee atong with.area water users may vvant to request changes
to instream flow standards to the CWCB based on the analysis done 20 .
determine optimal flovvs. .
2. De germ6aae WateP Supp6y Thresholds Localland use planning and water planning efforts must id:.ntify critical
thresholds fior growth. For instance, a VVaste Water Treatment Plan has a
capacity to treat the water ofi a certain number of households before
needing to be upgraded. Critical thresholds should be identified in
planning efforYs and the consequences of exceeding thresholds should be
. . clearly identified to decision makers.
3. Q.Dtilize the Colorado River Decision Support SysYem .
Utilize the Colorado River Decision Support System to make informed
decisions related to water quantity. This is a state sponsored
computerized system YhaY has stream flow information and modeling
capabilities to allow water planners to make informed decisions on water
development projects. This system is planned to be available in 1996 or
1997. .
4. Obta6n Wager Plan Review Assisgance •
County and applicable towns should collectively contract with a water
analysis consultant on an as needed basis to review proposed .vvater pIaaas
for proposed development, to augment review services currenYly provided
for some projects by the Colorado Division of Water Resources.
4.3.2. Objectide: DEVELOP COOPERATIVE CAND USE A1VD WATER PLA1VNIfVG.
POLUCIES THAT ADDFiESS FUTUFiE GR0WTH. WATER SUPPLY
AR9D STREAM FLOVV PROTEGT60N
During the citizen participation process for this plan, major concerns came to light that 1?
grovvth in the watershed should be based on water availability and other natural and
man-made -thresftoft,-and -21 current -rates of grovth-mn-not-be-supported without
degrading aquatic habitat, recreation, and the aesthetic value of the Eagle River and its
major tributaries unless steps are taken to reduce water demand or increase water supply.
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• Recammended Actions: 1. Review/Develop Master Plan PoliciE:s Specific to Water Issues of
Supply, Dernand and Capacity
The County and Towns should act on 'the citizen recommendation
(obtained through public input) that plEinning efforts (e.g. Eagle County
Master Plan, Town Master Plans) should provide specific
. recommendations for directing growth and development based on critical
, natural and man-made thresholds, panticularly water, availability. For
example the Eagle Rhoar Assembly Phase I Report iridicates that if
build-out (maximum development base:d on current zoning) occurs in ihe
Eagle River watershed that the frequency of instream deficits will
increase. Planning efforts providing guiidance for future growth should
recognize and specifically address that there are three basic alternatives to
. manage new growth from a water quaiitity viewpoint:
1) Increase capacitv for growth: Water management techniques
(water storage, conservation, pump back systems) must be
. implemented;
2) Don't increase caQacitv for prowth: permit development only if it
does not significantly degrade stream flows or aquatic -habitat or if
' a significant public benefit is achieved (i.e. affordable housing)-;
OR '
3) Take no action: Take no action to manage water resources and
no action to manage growth. This will result in increased stream
flow deficits and aquatic habitat will be degraded.
The critical issue is that decision makers and the public -understand the
consequences. of a policy direction.
2. Adopt a Local Position on Augmentation Plans
Colorado water law allows "water augmentation" as a means to allow
diversion of water by a junior water right when this junior right would otherwise be out-of-priority and unable to divert water. An
. --~°augmentation plan typically replaces-lor; -acrgmentsl--the amount of water
consumed by a junior water right with water from a reservoir, or with
water previously used for another purpose such as irrigation. By replacing
. the amount of water consumed, the amount of water available to senior
~ downstream water rights (such as the II50hoshone and Cameo water• rights
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on the Colorado F3iver) is not diminished. . En the Eagle Fiiver VVatershed, augmentation is most commonly filed for
from Green iiiJountain Reservoir in the Blue River vvatershed in Summit
County. An augmentation plan fiiled on Green Mountain Reservoir grants
the legal right to vvithdraw water from the Eagle River watershed and
replenish with evater that flows into the Colorado River rather than the
Eagle River. This technique, vvhile legal, deprives the Eagle River of water
flovv and consequently effects the firequency of instream flow deficits, the.
, dilution factors for vvater quality, aquatic habitat and other aspects,
Local entities should adopt the position ihat water augmentation plans
rriust directly benefit Yhe insiream flovvs in the Eagle River watershed and
urge legal decision makers and CWCB to support that local position.
Additionally, local development approvals should be made on Yhe
condition that deliverable vvater exists which does not reduce instream
filovvs at any time ofi the year. Discussions with the CVVCB on water
augmenta2ion plans could help develop local criteria for development
approval. . 3. Encourage Consolidation of Special DBstricts
Encourage consolidation of Special Districts where there is an economic
benefit to consolidation and service levels can be maintained or enhanced.
1'hrough the development process, discourage the proliferation of small
service districts. Do not approve Yhe creation of new districts vvhen
services are available from an existing district.
4. Work with FPOnt Range ComrnuniYies
Area water interests should continue dialogue with the front range
communities so that there is clear communication on any proposed
diversion projeets and use of conditional water rights. This pro-active
approach may eliminate conflicts and costly legal proceedings in regard to
diversion proposals.
4.3.3. ObjecHove: f~~IM0NATE ONSTREAM FLOW DEF@COTS
Stream flovvs currently drop below minimum instream flow standards due to natural cycles
and human infitaences:---As the county-continues to-devetop;-such-deficits will likely
increase in frequency. The recommended approach to addressing the stream flow issue is
to #irst degernvane the optirnaB flow of wateP needed in the Eagle River and it's tributaries
during differenY times of 2he year, and evaluate the follovving recommended actions to
determine the best local approach to obtain an optimal flow while still complying with ~
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Colorado Water Law:
Recommended Actions:
1. Implement Water Conservation..Measures
Every effort should be taken to first implement conservation measures. to
encourage responsible use of local watiar resources. Significant
information exists from the water authorities on water usage which could
. aid in creating a conservation.program. Several of the water districts.in
. Eagle County have already implementeci water conserVation programs to address capacity issues with water delivery and treatment. Loc.al entities
should build on this success and determine how to amplement and expand
water conservation throughout the Eagle River watershed. Conservation
efforts can be fashioned so that they conserve water and preserve water
rights: For example, water saved through conservation can be donated to
the CWCB for a specified period and reltrieved later when needed Ro
accommodate future growth. More ini'ormation on the issue of water -
conservation is being compiled by the Bureau of Reclamation to look at
issues such as instream flows and other items. That is titled :Guidelines
and Criteria for Evaluating Water Conservation Plans. Several specific
ideas to examine .in improving water conservation efforts include: . a) providing water audits on builclings and residences so that cost
effective conservation measures can be suggested to property
owners.
b) develop educational materials ito improve water conservation
on irrigation and golf courses.
c? encourage the use of "recycleci" or "gray water" (i.e.
domesticaUy used but untreated %rvater) systems for landscaping .
and golf course. irrigation. Incentives .for these type of systems are
. usually rising cost and availability of raw or treated water supply.
d) determine whether County and local building codes should be
modified to require water conserwation devices. '
e) cost-share with water authorities to hire a water
conservation specialist to assist residential, commercial; andl -
agricultural water users to improve conservation techniqueso
f) Encourage appropriate users to use recycled water where feasible
2. Investigate Growth Management Tonls Growth management tools can balance ithe rate of growth with natural
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and rnan-made carrying capacities and -community values. The follovving
are recommended methods to investigate: a) Evaluate atl proposals involving vvater use (development,
upzoning, snovvmaking operations, etc.) on vvhether 2hey contribute
, to minimum instream flow deficits (or optimal flovv vvhen .
established). Area decision makers should be informed during 4he
developmen2 revievv process ifi Yhe project is expected to create
. defiicits vvithout adequate nnitigation (e.g. °'weY water°' detivefed to
the Eagle River) so that decisions can be made vvith a full ,
unaerstanding of the impacts ar;d benefiits.
b) Buy development rights or property Yhrough local open space
funds to reduce the rate of in-basin water consumption
c) (srant vvater taps or building permits in increments based on
estimated vvater supply thresholds (e.g., vvaste water treatment
capacity or point at which diversions increase the frequency of
instream flow deficits) or adopted land use policies for grovuth.
3. Unvesgigage SYorage and EngireeePUrag Solutions
Investigate .the fiollowing storage and engineering solutions to reduce the
frequency of stream flow deficits and augment supply:
a) It is recognized that some form of storage may be needed to
protect and enhance stream flows during low flow periods. A
reservoir or several small reservoirs could provide additional vvater
storage for the Eagle River watershed. A reservoir proposal would
need to carefully evaluate the environmental impacts (positive and
negative), evaluate hydrologic impacts to the Eagle River, examine
. . ; the socio-economic pros and cons, and provide a long-term .
. . solution, for water usage in the Eagle River watershed. The cost fior
a reservoir ranges firom $1,500 to $8,000 per acre foot of yield
(release) and can take a considerable amount of time to design,
receive permits and build. Reservoir development must be
' addressed through specific proposals that are subject to Yhe
appropriate federal, state and local governmental processes at the
time they are formally proposed. Reservoirs may also have
potential recreational benefits.
b) Pump back systems, such-as between Dovvd Junction and Vail,
can help increase flows in between diversion and'return filovv
points. While useful in specifiic areas, they are not a
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impacts to air quality and from increased water temperatures would
need to be addressed with any proposal. c) Return flows for domestic use should be located in close
proximity to diversions. d) When legally possible, require consumptive uses such as golf
course and snow making operations to incorporate storage in the golf course and snow making operations to mitigate. the impacts of
their seasonal withdrawals.
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CHAPTER 5o WATER QUAUTY
5.1 O@9~RV~EW OF WATER QUAL@`~~ ~~S U~~ AND OBJECT9VES
, Several wa4er qualiYy issues and concerns vvere identified and discussed during the
planning process: . Water QuaBaty Ossues: .
Water O.uality Monitoring and Funding filot Coordinated
Public Enfiormation and Education Lacking
Runoff Associated vvith Land llse/Water Quality Impacts Increasing
Drinking Water Quality Protection Needs to be Maintained
. Water Quality Linkage to Water Quantity Critical
Water AugmenYation Plans and Instream Flow Needs Conflict
In response to the identifiied issues and concerns, and in support of the goals for the Plan,
the follovving objectives and recommended implementation actions vvere developed:
Water Qualigy Objectides:
1. CooPdinage Water Quality Programs .
2. Creage Sgrongep Linkage Between Water Qualigy and Water QuantBgy .
Plannang -
. 3. Minimize Water Quality Bmpacgs frorn Runoff Associated with VaPaous
Land Uses .
. ' 5.2 BACKGROd.9ND .
Based on citizen comments through public meetings, written material, and surveys,-the
public perceives many threats to the river. Generally speaking, water quality in the Eagle
River and its tributaries meet or exceed the state water quality standards for agricultural
and domestic uses, ihe protection of aquatic life and recreation uses. However, water
quality in certain segments ofi the Eagle River is negatively impacted by natural causes as
well as human activities including: agricultural practices, constructiora activities, hazardous
materials spills, mining, road sanding, recreation, urban stormwater and snowmelt runoff,
water diversions, and vvastewater treatment plant discharge. Most of the developmenY in the vvatershed (as in most mountainous areas) occurs along
valley bottorms in fairly close proximity to water features. As the vvatershed becorries
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more developed, specific actions to protect water quality wili be necessary. tmproving water quality in degraded areas of the watershed will rE;quire even more effort.
Examples of Eagle River and Tributary Water Quality Issues
Dissolved So/ids, Sa/t Concentrations, Nutrients
A study. sponsored by. the Town of Vail found that in Gore Cr.eek, dissolved solicis,
conductiVity, and nutrient concentrations have gotten worse between 1979 and 1991,
,due to development in the Vail area. The table below lists some of the parameters that
have increased thereby decreasing water quality. Table 3. Sample of Water Quality Trends . Parameter 1979 1991 % Change
Dissolved Solids (milligrams per liter) 178 192 +8°,6
Salt Concentrations (conductivity measured in 270 305 + 13%
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These trends are most likely also occurring around all the urbanizing areas of the Eagle
River vyatershed. Further degradation of water quality from stormwater runoff could occur
in all areas subject to development unless mitigating steps are taken.
Metals.
Although metal concentrations in the Eagle River downstream of the Eagle Mine have
significantly improved, fish and aquatic insects are still impacted by mine discharges as far
down as Edwards. For example, the water .quality staridard for zinc to protect aquatic life
is approximately 0.12 milligrams per liter (mg/I), while levels in the Eagle River below
Cross Creek were as high as 0.52 mg/I on February 21, 1995.
Yncreased Temperature ' - Lower in the Eagle River, from Edwards to Wolcott, and from Eagle to Gypsum, fish have
died periodically of furunculosis, but this and other diseases have impacts of such.
magnitude only when the fish are already stressed due to due to poor water quality,
increased water temperature in part from loss of strearn side shading, and habitat
disturbance and destruction. These fish kills have been documented by the Divis'son of
Wildlife.
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NaPaeral SedimenPs
A signifiicant source of sediment, which smothers aquatic life, comes from the Mi1k, Alkali,
and Ute Creek drainages. This is due to the highly erosive sediments and steep slopes
which are easily washed into Yhe creeks during spring snovvmelt and runoff from rain
storms. This area (approximately 63 square miles ) is also estirnated to contribute 2,600
tons of salt to the Colorado River each year. . Land Use Drripac4s on Wager QualB4y . :
Nutrie, it (nitrogen and phosphoru;;) increases promote algal blooms which are unsightly
and can lead to fish kills. Trout are extremely sensitive to un-ionized ammonia (one form
' of nitrogen), and will die when exposed to levels above 0.02 mg/I: Other nutrients can
rob the vvater of dissolved oxygen, leading to sufifiocation of aquatic life. Rlutrient sburces
include lavyn fertilizers, septie systems, and eroding soils. There are numerous mitigating
measures vvhich can be used to reduce nuYrient inputs to vvater bodies, including: better
education on application of fertilizers; erosion control techniques; stormwater quality
improvement .projects; land use setbacks; protection of wetlands; and septic system
inspection and maintenance.
Increases in sediment in the water increase turbidity, increase water treatment costs,
smother aquatic insects which serve as fish food, destroy fish spawning areas, and
decrease oxygen concentrations. Increased turbidity also decreases the ability of fish to
find prey, further stressing them. Sediment comes from construction sites, road sanding,
grazing, agricultural and logging activities, and naturally erosive soils. Sediment loads to
the streams can be reduced by erosion control practices, maintenance of a healthy riparian
area, decreased road sanding through the use of alternative de-icers and increased street
sweeping, maintenance of stormwater runoff at historical rates, stream bank stabilization,
etc.
fViany metals; petroleum products; and pesticides are toxic to aquatic life. High metals .
. concentrations in drinking water are also. a health risk and water treatment costs escalate
when metals removal is necessary: These pollutanYs can enter the aquatic environment
from urban land uses through stormwater runoff. iVletal pollutants in stormwater include
zinc, cadmium, -chromium, copper, nickel, and lead. It was estimated in the previously
cited Vail study that approximately 1,700 pounds ofi zinc enter Gore Creek from the Vail
area (the non-urban °'background" contribution was 12 pounds). These stormvvater meYals
come mainly from vehicles, but also come from litter and other sources. Mine drainage
and naYural deposits of highly mineralized soils also contribute to the metals found in the
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Implementation. 5. Develop 1fVellhead Protection Progranns to Protect Drinking 1Mater
. As a preventative measure, develop a vvellhead protection program to
protect drinking water quality from pollijtion of the water source. The
State of Colorado Department of Public Health and Environmerot
administers a voluntary program for wellhead protection programs that
local communities can implement to prc?tect their groundwater .and surface
water resources. . 5.3.2. Objective: CREATE STRONGER LINKAGE BIETWEEN WATER QUALOTY AND
WATER QUANTITY PLANNING
In-basin water quantity is limited, and further depletions will impact in-stream water _
quality, therefore water quantity "enhancement" actions should be implemented.
Recommended Action: .
1. See Chapter 4: Water Quantity for specific actions related to improving
water quantity in the watershed.
5.3.3. Objective: MINIIVIIZE WATER QUALITY IMPACTS FROM RUNOFF
ASSOCIATED WITH VARIOUS LAND USES
Recommended Actions:
1. Impleme.nt Appropriate Best Management Practices
Water quality impacts from various land uses can be minimized through .
the use of "Best Management Practices" (BMPs). Appropriate BMPs.can
be implemented throughout the Eagle River watershed to reduce ahe water
quality impacts associated with increasing urbanization. It should be
stressed that natural approaches such as maintaining vegetative, r.over and
maintaining the riparian vegetation are usually more effective -and less
costly than structural improvements.
BMP recommendations should be looked upon as a list of "tools", each of
which can be used to address specific issues or sites. They should not be
expected to be appropriate or work in all circumstances and may be either
short term or long term actions. Implementation can either be voluntary,
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5.3. 1 Obgecg6ve: COORD86~ATE WATER QUAL0TY PROGRAfVIS
Recommeeeded Actions.
1. OPUQiePDtOPy aPUd COOPdena$e WBteP Q4Ja09$y M06i6tOPG6b9 EffOPtS•.
. . Coordinate individual agencies' vvater quality monitoring to identify
' . purposes and long terrrm goals, areas fior potential cooperation bet'ween
agencies, and other monitoring efforts. Organization is needed to assess
existing water quality and trends throughout the wratershed. A
mechanism needs to be established in Eagle County for continued
vvatershed planning and management. .
2. ~ppVy $oU WateP QUaI9ty PPO9Pam Fl9ndin9 .
Funding for vvater quality monitoring and water quality improvement
projects are available, but limited, and coordinated efiforts and planning
will make for more efifective utilization ofi exisYing funds.
3. Determine Local Wager Quality PIan UVeeds and Draft a N1odeB Plan
Some communities have municipal stormwater management plans
currently (Avon, Vail). Other communities should be evaluated to .
determine the necessity of producing similar or possibly expanded plans to
` correct existing problems or in anticipation of future growth. This action
could involve the creation of a model ordinance or plan that each
community customizes to meet Yheir needs. The Avon and Vail
ordinances could. be used as examples. The Northvvest Colorado Council
of Governments (iVVVCCOG) Quantity and Quality Program is also an
important.resource for this action. The model plan or analysis should . . include information on standards, public education, an inventory of . . existing.local and regional programs, and applicable state and fiederal
regulations. By adopting similar water quality plans on a local 'level, there
is also greater likelihood that mitigation and enforcement vvill be dealt with
consistently. .
4. bede8op Public OnfoPenaYion PPOgram aboug Loca6 Water Qualaty
T'he public should be beYter informed on vvater quality issues in Yhe
watershed particularly regarding drinking water, how different land. uses
impact vvater quality, what individuals can do to protect/enhance vvater
quality, who are major consumers of water and potential major polluters.
Information on water quality could be disserninated in several ways such
as the °°State of the VVater°' reporY that is described in ChapYer 3: Plan
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or through local planning and zoning processes, through locai regulations,
and through development of water quali.ty projects.
The following list describes BMPs that address the items such as 1) Water
Quality Management and Monitoring, 2) Household and Citizen
Involvement, 3) Development and Construction, 4) Transportation and
Parking Lots, 5) Individuat Sewage Disposal. Systems, 6) Gravel NOining,. 7)
Agricultural Uses, 8) Loggi.ng, 9) Recreation.
Many of .the following BMPs are the same or s'imilar to recommendations
found in other Plan cl iapters but are included to illustrate the relationship
of water quality to land use, water quantity, etc.
Suggested Water Quality Management and Monitoring BMPs:
1. Develop municipal stormwater management plans. The Town of Vail has a plan which could be used as
a model for communities in the watershed.
2. Monitor storage of toxic materials throughout the basin by local emergency service and environmental
health agencies.
3. Identify and research physicai stream enhancement projects (stream-side tree planting, in-stream aeration
structures, stream side sediment control structures, stream bank E:rosion control, stream channel
modification, etc.) for implementation on private or public lands.
4. Ensure that analysis of potential water development projects cunsider water quality standards, •
particularly in regards to stream flows and wastewater discharges.
5. Require runoff filters and drainage plans to be in continually warking order, e.g. Vail parking structures,
church parking lots, the airport, etc., and make semi-annual inspection as paR of enforcement plan outlined .
in Ctiapter 6: Land Use.
6.. . Locally track the activities at the Eagle Mine Superfund site, irucluding mine seepage and possibility of
blow-out. Request a semi-annual community briefing by the EPA and State on the status of the clean-up
which should continue until the area has been declared reclaimed. Water quality monitoring has shown that
the Eagle Mine and other mines still contribute pollutants to the watershed. Information on the.clean-up
status is available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
7. Trade lands, obtain easements or work with land trust and governmental agencies to obtain appropriate
riparian areas, in order to better manage and protect them. A p.-ioritized acquisition list would be a useful
tool.
8. Develop wetlands protection program to enhance existing regulations. This would include language
related to the draining of wetlands and potentially the identificatian of the important wetlands within the
watershed.
9. Educate appropriate industrial and commercial businesses about the new "Minimal Discharge Generel
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PePeYei4" issued by the Colorado d1/aYer QualiYy Control Division. .
10. InvesYigaYe meYhods for cooling wasYewaYer before i4 enYers Yhe riber so as noY to adversely affecY river
vea4er 4emperaYUres and Yhe aqua4ic environmenY.
Sugges4ed Household Bes4 Maeaagemeea4 Peactices
1. Pass and enfiorce pe4 caasto ordinances in urban areas.
2. Provide a convenient mechanism for ci4igens 4o dispose og 6aousehold hazardous enaterials in an
environmenYally sound manner. . :
3: Develop a IPublic 9n4oPrveagion ProgParn Yha4 addresses Yhe impac4 on waYer qualiYy #rom the misuse of
fertilizers and peseicides (see ChapYer 3: Plan Implementation).
. Sugges4ed Dedelopmen4 and Cons4rucqion BRflP's:
1. Enforce ePOSion and sedimen8 con4ro) Pequirervoents for consYrucYion siYes. Perfiormance. bonds, a common
method, are proposed as a means of ensuring Yhat erosion conYrol plans are implemented. -Erosion and
sediment conirol plans should include but not be limited co: °Disturbance management and revegetation plan •
°Timing of disturbance
. °Area controls (limiting area of disturbance at any one time)
°Soil stabiliaation during disturbance
°Site monitoring and maintenance during disYurbance
°Post disYurbance monitoring
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2. Ensure that developers obtain and comply with state requiremenY for Stormwa4er Permits for construcYion•
activiYies on areas greater Yhan 5 acres in size. It is recommended that local governments exceed s2aYe .
standards and. require permits for areas under 5 acres, particutarly if a public project.
3. Discourage soil disturbance on slopes greater than 20-25 degrees. Revegetation and site reclamation on
steeper slopes is usually not or moderately successful. If soil disturbance is allowed, require a mitigaYion
plan Yo minimize soil losses and a bond Yo.insure revegetation success. .
4. Encourage jurisdictions Yo consider regulations for adequate riparian area "Buffer Zone'' requiremenYS. •
Within "Buffer Zone" do not allow: soil disturbance, vegetative disturbance (other than minimal pruning of
shrubs), lawn mowing, fertiliYers and pesticides (with the exception of weed management where necessary). Include residenYial, commercial, golf course, recreational areas (see Chapter 8: Land Use).
5. Encourage saoPm eroa4er de4en4ion and veater qualiYy enhancemen4 facilities for aIF developmenYS and
include mainYenance provisions.
6. Encourage use ofi cons4ructed vve4lands to enhance stormwater and snowmelt runoff waYer qualiYy.
7. ProhibiY direc4 discharge of storenwa4er from developed areas Yo lakes, streams and wetlands. Require
sYOrmwaYer runo#f be Yrea4ed (deYention ponds, constructed weYlands, in#iltration, grassy swales, eYC.) prior
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8. Reduce. the amount of impervious surfaces to ensure groundwater recharge and decrease flooding concerns. Encourage disconnecting impervious surfaces to allow ground water recharge and vege8ative
filtering. .
9. Encourage the use of grass swales and porus pavement where .ippropriate.
10. Encourage stormwater infiltration facilities where appropriate clue to impervious surface concerns.
11. Require that developments maintain pre-development hydrologic conditions through engineering
solutions: . . . . .
12. Enrnurage cluster development (easier to provide stormwater quality improvementl. .
13. Discourage industrial uses or commercial land uses that involve hazardous materials from land adjacent
the river or streams.
14. Golf Courses should include a manual of water quality best management practices in their submi.ttal for
approvals. Go1f courses must include features to prevent run-off into adjacent water features through the
use of berms, 'retention, filters, groundwater recharge, etc. Review of plans for golf courses may
necessitate a fee for outside professional evaluation of the BMP and drainage plan. Fees could also be
assessed by the iown of county to hire annual inspection services of the golf course management activity
unless local governmental time and expertise is available (see Chapter 8: Land Use).
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15. Encourage the preservation of natural drainage ways.
16. Require development plans to address proper weed and pest controls (see Agricultural BMPs below for
more information). .
Suggested Transportation and Parking Lot BMP's: •1. Discourage/Relocate public/private snow storage areas from laiid adjacent to water features and install
sedimentation or filtration systems at snow storage sites.
2. Apply the local building setback to parking lots as well and require a drainage plan that prevents direct
runoff into water features such as streams and. wetlands. .
3. Discourage construction of new roads along water sources sucli as creeks and civer. Discourage
widening of existing roads unless a drainage plan can be developed that deflects drainage away from the
adjacent water feature. ' . 4. With CDOT, Southern Pacific Railroad, County and towns, review transpoRation practices to determine
which ones contribute to non-poin4 source pollution and can be locally/regionally altered. Some of these
areas might include Vail Pass, the railroad area in Minturn, the intEarchanges in Vail, drainage culverts and
bridges throughout the county.
5. Seek assistance from CDOT, county and municipalities for testing of 'alternative, more environmentally
sound practices on selected sections of road in Eagle County.
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Suggested Onc9odbdual Setvage Disposai Sys4em Adrninis4ration BMP's: . 1. Address impac4s of sepYic sysYem impacYS Yo ground and surface vvater qualiYy by:
°Increasing minirreum siae s4andard for eligible IoYS for septic and increase minimum
standard for dis4ance from streams or wetlanc9s; °SepYic design engineers must prove 4ha4 gPOUndwater and adjacen4 surface water evill
no4 be irvlpaCYed;
°EPICOUPagB 4P18 IOQICaI eItt@PISIOPI A$ Se1NeP B9P1E5. Clarify distances for required
connection to existing sevver service lines or thresholds for when a public saniYary seveer
IS PeQUIPed; . ,
. . °Es4ablish a dvellhead protecYion program in 4he County Land Use Regulations
2. Insert requiremenY for Pveain4enance of individual sewage dispusal systems (sepYic systems) into local
sepYic regulaYions.
Sugges4ed Geabel RAining. BRNfP's:
1. To suppor4 staYe ladvs and provide local policy direction, implement specific gravel mining standards thae
could include: °Limits on percen4age o4 si4e dis4urbance
°No dis4uPbance o9 wetland/Piparian vegetaYion areas or any other identified sensitive
area, withouY proper mitigation
°Buffers from river
°On-site de4ention
°Limits on life span `
°Acceptable levels of tra#fiic impac4 and mi4iga4ion
°Pieclama4ion plans to completely restore native vegetation (or better) that include
supplemenYal irrigation for plani establishment
2. Enfiorce ewas4esnra4er discharge permits for gravel mining operations and encourage citizen repnr4ing o#
potential violations (see Public Information and Education 3.3.2).
3. Encourage gravel reYrieval along the Eagle River or tributary valleys in areas where developmen4 4ha4 vaill
require si4e dis4urbance is approded or expected and accep4able.
Sugges4ed Agricultural Uses on Public or Private Land BMPs:
1. Work wiYh farmers and ranchers to determine if agriculture is iFnpacting any particular location along
Eagle County streams (Ag. is exempt from nationwide permit process) and develop a list of possible stream
or bank enhancemenY projects that could be pursued with willing landowners. To inventor.y impacYS-of
agriculYure on water fieaYures, convene meeting with all area ranchers to discuss problems wiYh riparian
impacYS and what help Yhey need Yo control those impacts. Initiate as joinY effort with NRCS, BLflH and
USFS.
2. Nlianage IivesYOCk grazing on public land that feaYures highly erosive soils, such as iViilk, Ute, ilNuddy and
Alkali Creek drainages, 4o main2ain or improve vegetative cover on the uplands and riparian areas.
3. Decisions as 40 limi4a4ions and managemen4 of agricul4ural chemicals should be based on preparation of
carefully designed pesY conYrol and nutrient management plans reflecting integrated approaches 4o pesY
control and deYailed soil YesYing and plant analyses. Work with ihe Natural Resource Conservation Serdice
and Soil ConservaYion DisYriCY Yo develop appropriaYe vegeYaYive management plans. This is approprja8e for
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4. Encourage fencirtg, herding and/or other appropriate means to pirevent livestock from concentraYing in
riparian areas which have been degraded. Promote livestock watering projects outside of riparian areas
through grant proposals. Encourage limited livestock access to degraded riparian areas and encourage.
. projects designed to minimize water quality impacts.
5. Review impacts of agricukural practices on water quality in locsil areas under USFS and BLM jurisdiction.
Work with USFS and BLM to revise/develop standards for water quality protection (and provide praper
enforcement mechanisms) in their management. documents. .
6. Ehcourage appropriate "setbacks" from streams and wetlands to allow vegetative f'iltering of sediment,
fertilizers, fecal material, etc. in retum flows and stormwater runoff. •
7. Develop guidelines for determination of proper livestock use anii carrying capacity for all proposed
developments that will allow livestock (typically horses).
Suggested Logging on Public or Private Lands BMPs: "
1. Work with the local Forest Service Ranger District to encourage Best Management Practices during
timber harvesting to. reduce potential for erosion and improve public information process. Specific
recommended actions include:
• Review ot current erosion control methods far maximum effectiveness;
` Possible revision of those erosion control me4hods;
• Review of necessity for road building or other timbering associated activities or
practices that reduce the forest cover and cause erosion; and
' Development of a public information process that includes posting the timber sale with
informative signs that describe the action bein4l taken and reasons why (i.e. bark beetle
kill, etc.) and distribution of information to local media for public information.
` Review possibility for road closures in areas not actively being used and impacting
water quality. ' Review of stream side and wetland setbacks requirements in order to protect riparian
vegetation and promote vegetative filtering of sediment, fertilizers; fecal materdal, etc. in
stormwater runoff.
' Work with USFS and BLM to revise/develop standards for water quality protection
. (and provide proper enforcement mechanisms) in their management documents. .
Suggested Recreation BMP's tsee atso Chapter 7: Recreationl: 1. Keep constructed trails out of riparian areas, but if area is heavily used, provide.a developed trail to
concentrate impacts.
2. Provide toilets and trash receptacles in areas of high recreation use (e.g. parking areas to serve adjacent
streams, boat launch areas, high fishing use areas).
3. Develop, implement, where necessary., travel management restrictions on public land off-road areas
where erosive soils are present (USFS, BLM). Enforcement of these restrictions is also necessary.
4: Review public access areas for site hardening and erosion due Ito overuse or poor access. Develop
program for appropriate site improvements.
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CHAPTER 6: WIDLIFE..
6.1. OVERV9EW OF WILDL9FE OSSIJES AIVD OBJECT9VES
Several wildlifie issues and concerns were identified and discussed during the planning
process: . .
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Possibly in-sufificient instrearn flows for fish and wildlife
Maintenance of quality aquatic habitat
Poor waYer q.uality due to pollutants and sediment
Diminishing riparian habitat
Lack of wrildlife solitude during critical times In response to the identified issues and concerns; and in support of the goals for the Plan•,
the following objectives vvere developed: Wildlife Objecg6des: '
9. Umppode Aquatic Habigat and Productidigy of the F6shery
2. MaengaiB1 aP1d OP1CPeaSe Riparian HabItag
3. Minienize Wildlife Disturbance duPing CrBtical Times of the Year
602. BAC8~~~OUND
. . • ; Public Opiroion
In a statistically valid survey done in 1993, Eagle County asked a question, "What makes
the quality of life so high in Eagle County?" 'One of the top reasons people said that they
enjoyed living in Yhe area was because of the abundance and visibility of wildlife. ,4
majority of the wrildlife in the Eagle Valley use, at least at some time of the.year, the
habitat associated with the Eagle River or one of its tribuYaries. Eagle Rie~~ ~ate*shed-Hab6ga$-A-gtrabuges .
The Eagle Fiiver basin is a fairly unique river system. Of river systems in northern
industrialized nations less than 25% of the major river sysYems flowr freely. The Colorado
Ftiver is 2he most affected system in North Arrierica. The Colorado's waters have been
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manipulated by damming and diverting and have caused "highly fragmented " populations
of species living in and around the river' (Dynesius and INilsson, 1994). In-stream
manipulations are not the only cause of fragmentation. Manipulations of the habiYat
surrounding the rivers also create impacts.
The area influenced by the high water table including the banks of the river and the
adjacent vegetation are defined as riparian ecosystems„ Riparian ecosystems constitute
one of the most limited (in terms of land area covered) yet species rich ecosystems in
Colorado. This ecosystem serves a`variety of functions including water storage, aquifer recharge and discharge, streambank protection, biological filters,and aid -in reducing flood
water impacts, and as an area used for many recreationa. activities. Of' Colo'rado's
approximately 1000 species of wildlife, over 500 of these utilize or occupy riparian
ecosystems ( Colorado Division of Wildlife, 1992 In Eagle County, an inventory has
shown that at least 250 species are currently residing or utilizing the riparian areas. The
riparian areas along the Eagle River provide important vvildlife habitats, migration eorridors,
breeding, nesting, fawning, and calving areas.
Riparian ecosystems are one of the most important ancl sensitive of all habitat types.
Eagle County lands are comprised of 80:3% state and federal public lands and 19.7%
private holdings ( Eagle County Master Plan, 1994 It is estimated that 90% of riparian
ecosystems -adjacent to the Eagle River are on privately owned property.
Habitat Loss or Degradation
75% of the species in the Colorado River basin, of which the Eagle River watershed is a
part, are listed as by either the federal or state governr.nent as endangered, threatened or '
at risk. In Colorado we lose 1.7. % of muJe deer range per year ( Walmo,et al, 1981), and
in Eagle County, estimates are that up to 40% of deer winter range has been lost.. Most
of this lost habitat has been adjacent to the Eagle River or tributaries. Development,
indusiry, agriculture, and recreation have all contributed to the loss of riparian and
#loadplain areas or reduced water quaniity and quality. .
Housing developments are often found directly adjacent to
riparian areas. These sites are sought after for aesthetics and tranquility. Atso these. low
lying areas are usually adjacent to transportation and utility corridors.
* Along with the development of property comes ihe
developments of roads, for every mile of Interstate (e.g. I-70) built 45 acres of laiid are
used, for every mile of rural highway (e.g. Highway 6) 12 acres of land are used and for
every rural-mite--of-roact-built (e.g. county roads)-7- acres-vfiiand-are-used (Walmo,et al,
1981
* Industry in ihe form of mining and manufacturing has also
impacted the Eagle River. The Eagle mine in Gilman heis been and continues to be a•
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source ofi heavb metal discharge into the river. ViacoPn International, Inc. monies are.
being used to clean up the site and rectify the problem of 4he discharges vvith some
degree of success. Superfund monies have been used to.determine environmental irripacts
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~ Agricultural dvater Pights, iaven though they are adjudicated and,
on a state priority based systerri can at times severely deplete the river's tributaries
because of the consurnptive nature and traditional style of irrigating by flooding #ields.
Flood irrigation often has a positive'effiect. on late summer stream flows because the un- ~consumed irrigation water often percolates into the streams later in the growing season.
Livestock use riparian areas for foeding, res2ing, and as travel lanes, thus'increasing the
impacts to soil and vegetation (Behnke, R. J. 1978).
° Recreation impacts may be more subtle and less understood but
include littering, soil compaction, loss of vegetative cover, site development, disruption,
harassment of vvildlife, and loss ofi habitat.
Wildsi$e Use PatgePns
Some species of vvildlife use the riparian area year round, these include mammals,
amphibians, reptiles, crustaceans, birds, invertebrates, and fiish. Other wildlife may use
the area only seasonally for a variety of purposes such as migrating.from their summer/fall
range to wintering areas, or fior breeding and .rearing Yheir young, as the Great Blue Herons
do at the rookery located across the river from Eagle River Estates in Gypsum. Bald
Eagles, Golden Eagles and rnany other raptors use the area for wintering, roosting and
hunting areas. •
Elk and deer usually calve and fawn within 400 feet of free flowing water usually on
slopes vdith heavy vegetation, on the edge of an ecotone with awide open field of view (
Thomas, J. W. et al., 1982 In the Eagle Valley these areas are usually on or near the
tributaries of the Eagle River. .
Other wildlifie that have been sighted in the riparian areas of the Eagle River include '
Greater Sandhill Cranes, moose, V1/hite Pelicans, Trumpeter Swans, VVhooping Cranes,
otter, beaver; mink, fox, weasel, marmots, rabbits, squirrels, muskrats and many species
ofi songbirds. A complete list of wildlife using the watershed riparian areas is available at
Division of Wildlifie offices ( Colorado Division of Wildlifie, 1982
F9ShePj! ChaPaC$ef6S$9CS _ The Eagle River is and has been a good cold water fishery but is not considered a°'greaY°°
fishery. There are a number ofi reasons why the river does not excel in fish productivity:
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` Historically and presently there are tumes of the year when the -river is
running below Qninimum in-stream flow:s. This can cause a variety ofi
. problems for a fishery, including increasing water temperatures, which in
turn stresses the fish, making them susceptible to diseases and parasites.
During the past few years the Eagle River has had fish die-offs (or "fish
kills") during the low water times, most typically in the during the
summer. The cause of the die-offs has been diagnosed as the disease
furunculosis. Furuncu/osis is a fungus infecting fish during times of
stress. The low flow rates during the wvinter create a problem of simiting
, over-wintering habitat for the fish. The Eagle Riveri does cnot have abundant, deep pools where fish can survive the winter. ~ There is also a problem with sedimentation during the spring run-offs or.
. after a strong rainstorm ("gully washers") The sediment during the spring
buries any eggs that.may have been laid thus preventing hatching. The
sediment also covers potential spawning areas and many invertebrates
thus restricting reproduction and decreasing food supplies. Drainages
including Milk, Muddy, Alkali and Ute creeks are the main problem areas.
The geological make-up of these areas, with unstable sparsely vegetated
soi.ls, steep slopes, and highly erosive soils are the major cause.for of the
sedimentation. Where the banks of the river in areas are without .
vegetation erosion adds to the sedimentation problem.
* Pollution from heavy metals plays a part in poor fish productivity in the
upper Eagle River below Gilman. Runoff from golf courses, parking areas,
roads, adjacent lands may greatly impact fish productivity and survival. '
~ Diversions and culverts also can impair, a fishery by creating barriers to
fish movements and migrations.
Tfie Eagle River has been stocked with Rainbow and Cutthroat trout at several locations to
. supplement or replace natural reproduction of. fhe fishery. Rainbow and Brown trout are.
the two dominant trout species found in the river. Broc?k and Cutthroat trout are also
present as are several types of suckers, chubs, whitefish and sculpin. Many of the :
privately owned ponds (e.g. gravel pits) next to the river are now stocked with a variety of
species including large and small mouth bass, sunfish, perch, and catfish. These, other
species may impact the long term survivability of the tnout.
Gore Creek is currently rated as a"Gold Medal" fishery below Red Sandstone Creek. The
designation-reqtriresa-certain level of-fish productivity-irvithin a given-area. Considering
. the obstacles noted above regarding the river, it remains to be seen if the Eagle River can
achieve and maintain that status. It certainly is a worthwhile target and ties into the
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6.3. WBl~DU~~ ~BJ~CTPQlES AND RECO(V1IVIEIVDED ACTO09VS
6.3.51. Objectave. UMPROVE ~~~AT9C HABITAT AND PRC)DUCT9V9TY OF THE
FOSHERY "
: Recommended Actions: .
(also see Water Quantity arid Water Quality chapters) 1. Imp0ement Measures go Protecg and Ornppove Water QuaYity and
. QuanY'sgy
Most of the following actions are also described in Chapter 4: Water
Quantity and Chapter 5: Water Quality. They are listed here to illustrate
. hovv critical water quantity and quality are Yo a healthy aquatic habitat
and cold-water fishery. .
1. Determone and Maintain Optirnunn Water Flow Levels
Instream flows fall below minimum levels at certain times of the
year. The minimum flows established by the Colorado Water
, Conservation Board may not be sufficient to maintain the fishery
during certain times of the year. Optimum stream flows need Yo be
identified and management plans made to match the target
amounts. The first course of action is to vvork vvith the C1/VCB and
the CDO!/V to evaluate the local minimum stream flovv catculations
to determine the defensibility and adequacy based on scientific
principles. Deterrriine if minimum flows are appropriate or require
adjustment to more accurately reflect the natural hydrological
cycle. Identify all major and minor water user's in the watershed,
note diversions and consumptive uses.
. -2.. Bmplement Engineering Soltations
Promote engineering solutions which increase the flexibility of.a
sharing/distributing water among various providers and provicie
vvater augmentation during low ftow periods of the year.
3. AcquBPe Water 9iights
Purchase oe enter other agreements for vvater rights to ensure
optimum f.lows.
4. UanpEement Town and Water DistPict Conservation Programs
5. Require "Wet Watev" $or DevelopmenB
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Require.that ail development proposals prove availability of water
rights and water supply (without dependence on augmentation)
rather than availability. of water rights only.
6. Monitor Water Flows
Request that appropriate agencies place additional gauges on the
river to, determine flows. Local entities could cost share.
, 7. Monitor Water Quality
• Regularly monitor the river and tributaries for pollutants anci
contaminants and temperature.
8. Control Urban Run-Off
Develop and implement local poliicies and regulations to control
urban run-off and prevent direct cirainage into rivers., streams, and
riparian areas.
9. Continue Mine Clean-Up
Monitor continued clean-up of thiD Eagle mine in Gilman to
determine if pollutants (heavy mE:tals) are continuing to decrease.
10. Develop Convenient Household Toxic Waste Disposal Sites
Provide an area where residents can dump household
toxic materials (motor oils, paints,etc.).
11. Manage Natural Sediments l.oads
Specifically implement (resurrect) a program to control the sediment
load.from the Milk, Muddy, an Alkali drainages that may.include:
sediment catch basins or other sediment catching structure;
revegetation of the areas where soil and topography allow; monitor
. grazing to determfne impacts on vegetative structure and snil
. stabiliiy;, limitations on off-road vehicle use to lessen soil
disturbance
2. Implement Habitat lmprovement Projects
Projects could be jointly undertaken by the CDOW, towns, county, and '
the local fishing organizations. Habitat improvements could include:
* Bank stabilization with willows or other native vegetation that
_-----witl provide cover,-thermal pra,teetion;-and a-source of food to the
fishery;
* Placement of structures or larger rocks in the water for cover and
hiding may be beneficial assuming the .armoring of the riverbed is
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* Erosion. control, river channel modification, drop structure
coordination between local agencies
° Bnsuring that culvert installation will allowr for the firee rnovement
of fish vvill all be benefiicial;
- 3. Supporg E$forts $o Preveng Spread mf Onfectioaas D6sease to (LocaB Fish
Popaalaaaons :
-Whirling Disease is currently an issue in Colorado waters. Every effort
should be made locally to control the spread of the disease into the. Eagle
River watershed. This may include lobbying the appropriate state officials
to not stock local vvaters with infected fish, participation in monitoring
and other activities.
4. Revoew/Revise Fashing Bag Limigs and Regulataons .
If fishing use of the Eagle River continues to increase and the fishery
. cannot support the increased pressure, revising bag limits and restricting
wading during spawning are two potential protection methods that could
be implemented to maintain a healthy aquatic ecosystem.
5. Reeaew/Revise Drainage 'and Transportation Regulations
Insure that local and state drainage and transportation standards.are
°'wildlife friendly" for river and creek valleys. For example, culverts can
become a barrier to fish passage. An inventory ofi existing problem areas
needs to be completed as the initial phase of this project.
6.3.2. Objectide: MAINTAlN AND ONCREASE R6PAR6`4N FIa4BOTAT
Recommended Actiorvs:
(see also V1/ater Quality, Recreation and Land Use chapters)
1. One~entoPy Riparian Zones and HabBtat Boundaraes
Conduct an inventory of all riparian, vvetland and floodplain zones of the
Eagle River and the tributaries to determine the habitat type and variety,
---eo~tditioR and productivity; -need for-revegetation-and/or stabilization. Firs2
priority would be the main stem of the Eagle and then the major
tributaries facing the potential for the most development pressure.
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Trade and/or purchase' lands to acquire riparian areas.
3. Impiement Stream Buffer Standards
Require a river or creek "buffer zone" vwhere vegetation and soil must
remain undisturbed and intact to protec-t the riparian habitat. Enhancement
of the native vegetation should occur if historic use has degraded the
riparian habitat. Work with private developers to create developments that.
have the least impacts on the riparian habitat (such as clustering housing(
and set aside riparian areas as open space. (see Cfiapter 8: Land l,ise).: '
4. Preserve WiBdlife Corridors to Ripariain Areas
Require that wildlife corridors to ripariari areas be maintained as open
space and that the natural vegetation in the corridors remains unchanged
and undisturbed.
5. Develop or Improve Appropriate Access
Identify areas for development of access, ingress, and egress points
which will minimize impacts to the riparian habitat.
6. Implement Habitat Improvement Projects
See above recommended actions under ptevious objective.
7. Request Mitigation Trust Funds .
Mitigation trust funds should be pursueiJ as a method of obtaining funds
to purchase riparian habitat: The funds should be based on a local - '
formula.
8. Manage Noxious Weeds in Riparian ~Areas
Identify riparian areas that have noxiows weed encroachments and
administer management. .
9. Manage Livestock in Riparian Areas Fence areas where vegetation is being ciisturbed by livestock to promote
restoration. Ranchers should use best management practices to allow
livestock to obtain water but fence livertock out of riparian areas where
disturbance is occurring, to promote restoration.
6.3.3. Objective: MINIMIZE WILDLOFE DISTURBAIVCE DURING CFiITICAL'TIMES OF
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Recomat~ended Acteons: .
1. ResYPUCg Access 6ngo Cr6ticao Waterstaed,Areas
ResYPic4 or prohibiY human use in critical habitats during critical times ofi the year Ie.g. seasonal closures on areas being used by elk for calving,
closures on areas vvhere sage grouse are strutting, etc.). CDOW and the
flJSFS can advise local regulators of private land and the regional
nnanagers ofi the public lands about the areas of concern. Actions couid
be implemented through public education and signs, physical closures and
monitoring by volunteers or vvildlife staff. Restrictions for critical areas
may require partial or cormplete closu.e for a specified period of time (e.g.
May 1 to June 1 or from 3 p.m. to 5.p.m. daily) and to all or some uses
(e.g. bikes, foot travel), and all or some types of Yravel (depending on the
area (e.g. foot only, vehicle only, etc.).
2. Mona4oP Crotical Areas
Rflonitor sites to see if restrictions are negating the impacts of the human
activities. 3. Prodas9e Bu$fer Zones
Provide a°'buffer zone" between human land development, recreation,
etc. and wildlife activities. Buffer zones can be a vegetative barrier '
between wildlife and humans or in some cases simply leaving enough
distance between humans and wildlife. Viewing of wildlife should be
, done from the perimeter of the buffer zone. This can be implemented by
local governments as setbacks or open space and by federal agencies '
through use restrictions and education.
4. Desegnate Watchable Wildlife Sites
Designate watchable wildlife sites to promote awareness and respect fior
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CHAPTER 7: REVUDEATM ~
7.1 ~ ~~~RVIEW OF RECREAT@ON ISSUES AND OBJECTIVES
Several recreation issues and concerns were identified and discussed during the planning
process, including: . . ' RBCPibatEon OSSa&eS: Drarnatic Bncreases in Use and Areas of Overcrovvding
IdentificaYion of a Finite Carrying Capacity
Protection of Recreational Quality Experience .
Fisheries ProYection
. Trespass o.n Private Land
Appropriate Access and Amount . Economic Importance of Eagle River Watershed Recreation
In response to the identifiied issues and concerns, and in support of the purpose, vision and
goals o.f the Plan, the fiollowring objectives dvere developed:
RecPeagion Objectudes:
.1.DegePmine ffiecreational Carrying Capacity or Lomi4s o$ Aacceptable Change
2. DeqePanine the Condition of the Fishery
3. Redieew and Irnprode Existing Fishing and Boa$ing Regulations and
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7.2 [~~~KGROUND . .
The Eagle River and its tributaries support a wide range of recreational opportunities and the
number ofi residents and visitors taking advantage of these opportunities increases
dramatically each year. The Eagle River watershed has become a premier year round resort
area, as vvell as an increasingly desirable place to live for those who enjoy the recreational
amenities. The Eagle River experiences the most use of all the waterways in, the watershed,
providing "close to home" recreation options for local residents, business opportunity fior local
fishing and boating guide companies and a range of activities for the visitor to choose frorn.
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Recreational Activities
Fishing, rafting, and kayaking are the most popular activities on the Eagle River and it's major
tributary Gore Creek, but many other activities near or adjacent to local creeks and the river
are enjoyed by local residents and visitors such as hiking, biking, wildlife watching, camping,
hunting, cross country and downhill skiing, golf, rock climbing; sledding, snowmobiling,
picnicking, jeeping, horseback riding, and berry picking.
Use Levels and auality of Experience.
Overuse for recreation is one of the primary issues facing toe Eagle kiver watershed. During
the public participation process for this plan, most people indicated that they felt the River is
' not too crowded yet, but has the potential in the future.
With sound management and determination of an appropriate °carrying capacity'°, we can
avoid the types of problems facing other heavily used rivers in Colorado. Carrying capacity is
defined as. "the number (amount) and type of use an area can accommodate without altering
either the environment or the user's experience beyond a degree of change deemed acceptable
by the management objective." A careful balance must be found between management and
another public concern, that of potential "over=regulation"' of recreation uses.
To a large degree; the feeling and perception of solitude.i;s often an essential aspect of a
quality recreational experience. This is particularly true for fishing; hiking, wildlife viewing,
rafting, and kayaking. The Eagle River Corridor from Mirnturn to Gypsum is becoming
increasingly urban, particularly in the Vail-Avon-Edwards area. This makes the sense of
solitude and the perception of overcrowding worse.
The areas which are still rural in nature also tend to be largely private, with access granted by
permission only. As a result, the few areas that are on public lands tend to be overused. The
CDOW leases some significant tracts for fishing access, however there is no guarantee that
these areas will remain available in the future, as some of the leases are not in perpetuity.
Conflicts between recreational uses along the river are m6nimal at this time, especially since
most rafting and kayaking occurs in the early summer when the river is too high and muddy
for good fishing. Inevitably, though, as use by all recreational activities increases, so does the
potential for conflicts.
Fishing
Fishing on the-E-agte River and its- tributaries has seen-dramatic-growth -over the past few
years. The style of fishing is also changing as fly fishing grows in popularity, and verith it, the
increased use of guides and commercial outfitters. The general growth and accompanying
development in Eagle County along the river corridor has also had an. impact on the quality of
fishing. Conflicts between commercial guides and individluals are increasing, as are other
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problems invoiving fishing style (bait vs. fly fiishing), bag limits and enfiorcement, catch and
release fishing and the quality of the aquatic habitat.
Ot is irriportant to note, that the CDOVU considers the Eagle River to be only "good°° fishing, not
"great" (See Chapter 6: liVildlife fior information). For this reason some of the management
sYrategies used on °°Gold Medal°" fisheries are not appropriate in 4his area, with the exception
ofi Gore Creek between Red -Sands2one and the Eagle River. Another important consideration
is the way people fish. The CDOVV found in a survey of 400 fisherRian statevvide, 50% use a
. combination of flies, lures and bait, 25% use bait only, 13°1o use flies and lures only; and only
: 12% use.fties only. A14hough these numbers are probably different in Eagie County because
of local interest and clientele utilizirig guide'services, iY is safe to assume that a signifiicant
number ofi fishermen along the Eagle and its Yributaries enjoy #ishing vvith bait and lures, as
vvell as flies.
AppPOpeBate PaabBac Access
As recreational use of the river and its tributaries grows, increased and improved public access
will be needed. Recreational use should be encouraged at improved existing or new access
points to alleviate pressure on the fevv well known and heavily used sites while also being
sensitive to the riparian and aquatic environment and to the needs and rights of the adjacent
private land ovvners. .
Most of the land adjacent to the Eagle River is privately owned. On the River and the
tributaries, public access generally occurs vvhere there is adjacent public land. On private
lands, public access fior recreation use of the Ftiver and its iributaries has been granted
through some private developments but in other cases, public access has been eliminated or
impaired by development or by the increase in use of what used to be access points thaY were
always private but allowed some use unYil it become a problem because of overuse or abuse.
Improving existing access sites, or creating new ones where possible, is intended to reduce
the amount of trespass incidents in addition to generally dispersing use.
Recreagson Q.Dse Statisgics , .
The BLM monitors river floater user days each year between Nlinturn and Gypsum, and.Yhe
statistics belovv heIp illusYrate one aspect of the tremendous recreation growth on the Eagle
River. 7'he figures in the following table illustrate the commercial recreation use ofi the Eagle
River by permitted fishing and rafting companies and as well as private use (which is harder Yo
determine accurately). These figures clearly shovv that recreation use of the Eagle Fiiver has
increased dramatically in recent years.
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Table 4. Recreation Use Statistics Year Permitted Commercial Use Private Use Total Use
Commercial Outfitters
1988 7 2.945 440 3.385
1989 10 3,453. 520 3,973
1990 11 7.951 1:190 9.131 _
. 1991 13 11.388 1010 13.098. -
- 1992 14 8.734. 1.310 10.044
1993 19 15,255 2,290 17,545
1994" 25 • 7.182 1.100 8.282
19 4 was a"low water" year, 1993 was a"high water" year. ,
Economic Impacts of Eagle River Watershed Recreation The economic impact of rafting in the community can be estimated using the results of a
1991 survey done by the Colorado River Outfitters Association (CROA). The study estimates
$168* was spent on average by each person per raft day. This number includes ihe secondary
economic impact of rafting such as lodging, transportation, clothing, and dining costs.- Using
the above figures, this means approximately $1,300,000 spent by people rafting on the Eagle
River in 1991 during the_ approximate six week long rafting season. Rafting revenues
statewide have been growing at an average 12.7% per year and activity on ihe. Eagle River '
seems to be testimony to that growth as it is among the eight most popular commercial river
runs in the state.
Similarly, the CDOW estimated sportsman expenditures on fishing in 1991 statewide to be
$920,41.1,800.and it is accurate.to assume that a portion of those dollars. must have been
. spent in Eagle County. A 1989 CDOW study titled Colorado Wildlife Impact Model estimated
direct fishing expenditures in Eagle County of $7,642,000. This figure does not reflect
secondary expenditures. Current or complete figures for commercial and private fishing
activity in the watershed are not readily available but collection and analysis of that
information is an action recommended by this. plan.
7.3 RECREATION OBJECTI!/ES AQVD RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
7.3.1. Objective: DETERMINE RECREATIONAL CARFiY11VIG CAPACITY TO PROTECT
RESOURCES AND O.UALITY OF THE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENGE
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Rec~mmevcded Actioaes:
1. CoQpepa$9ileAy IPi9t9a$e C8Pry9n9 CapaCi$y SL61dy
Determining the recreational Carrying Capacity is essential before any major
management decisions regarding recreation are made. A cooperative effiort
betvveen the BLM, USFS, CDOV!/, Eagle County and Towns should:
1. Study the current situation, monitoring use levels by all
. recreational activities. . . 2. oetermine what recreational preferences are, and establish vvhat
impacts they may be having.
3. Establish the Carrying Capacity and Limits of Acceptable-Change
(LAC) appropriate within the watershed. The carrying capacity
should address the physical, ecological, and social capacities of the
river and the existing recreational facilities. It is recommended ihat
the agencies use LAC to determine the desirable.conditions for the.
Eagle VVatershed; and not base decisions on simply how much use
the watershed can tolerate. (See References for USFS Manual for
Establishing Limits of Acceptable Change and Glossary for further
definition of Carrying Capacity). '
4. Consider the economic impact of enforcing these limits vvhen
making a determination. .
5. Create an interagency monitoring group Yhat includes local
citizens and recreation outfitters to accurately gauge recreation
growth and recognize prob{ems as they arise (also see Chapter 3:
Implementation). The heavily used recreation section of the ,4rkansas
River has been designated a State Park. and is regulated. through a
cooperative system between state and federal agencies.
7.3.2. Object6ve: DETEfRM0NE THE COND6T90N OF THE FISHERY
Recommended Action:
Cmpevatuerely Study F6shery Condit6ons
.As stated above in "Carrying Capacity,°" a detailed study of the exact
condition ofi Yhe fishery and limits of acceptable change must be done to
assist management in making sound decisions. This study should occur
prior to, or concurrently vviYh, the above efifort and examine the state of 4he
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fishery in terms of the aquatic wildlife and the impacts of increased fishing
pressure, development and may include creel census, user surveys, fish
counYs, habitaY invenYories, etc. After thresholds are set, fishing quality can
be maintained largely by implementing recommended actions listed in the
!Alater Quality, Quantity, Wildlife, and Land Use chapters.
. 7.3.3. 0bje&oare: REVUEW, REV9SE AND IMPROVt EX9STSNC OISHBfVG AND BOATING
. WF~~~~~~ON AND REGIJLATIONS
Once the carrying capacity or limits of acceptable change have been established, restriction on
commercial rafting and fishing outfiitters may have to be implermented by the BLM, USFS and
CDOV1/.
Recommended Acgions:
1. DeveOop RecPeagional Maps $or PanbYic
Create a detailed recreation map or maps providing informa-tion in order to
promote safety and understanding of the river and iributaries, and.protect
riparian areas and other sensitive environmental areas, disperse users and
direct them to areas which can tolerate higher levels of use, reduce
trespass, and ensure use of proper access points.
The following topics should be addressed:
* River and Tributary Public ,4ccess for Fishing/Boating/General Use
* Navigation assistance and hazard identification
# Explanation of river ethics
* Identification of Sensitive Environmental Areas
The map(s) should be a cooperative effort between the agencies managing
the land and those promoting tourism, and distributed free or for a small fee
at information booths, hotels, shops, and access facilities. (also see Land
Use chapter)
2. fRediew/Reeise Fishing and BoaYang Regulatioras
The Fishery Conditions Study should follow review ofi the current CDOVV
regulations governing the watershed. Impro.ved environmental conditions in
the aquatic and riparian habitats do not necessarily mean an improvement in
recreational fishing. Stricter regulations may be required in some areas,
----vvhere as other areas may be eased: -JSome-portions-vf the Eagle River may
need such designations as "fily fishing--catch and release only", wrhile
allovving bait and spin tishing in other areas. The ,4rrowhead CD01iV lease
currently has Yhis designation. 'fhe CDOW may also need to improve
enfiorcement of bag limits and regulations. .
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Real restriction of commercial outfitters would involve a change in jurisdiction along the River; as commer•cial outfitters currently are not
permitted by' a government land management agency if they only use
private land to launch and take-out. Private users could also be permitted
to control amount of use and ensure a basic knowledge level. A"fee for
use" could also be implemented for private use that could help fund
management programs, Regulatory reaisions or actions of any type should
be carefully considered and should not be implemented without sound
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7.3.4. Objective: IMPROVE AND CREATE APPROIPRIATE PUBLIC ACCESS FOR
RECREATION
This purpose of this objective is to improve -public access; points that exist now and gradually
add new access points, where appropriate, to accommodate growing demand.
The objective is not to provide unlimited public access to ever.y tributary and all along the
Eagle River. Many areas adjacent to the river and tributaries are privatety owned and public
access is not permitted, or there are riparian, wetlands or floodplain areas that are sensitive to
disturbance and are not appropriate as public access sites.
Recommended Actions:
1. Improve Existing Public Access Sites
This action would involve evaluation ofi all the existing access points
available to the public to determine if they are meeting the demand for boat
launching, fishing trails, parking, trash collection, etc. Improved and
maintained facilities will help reduce the impression of overcrowding by
reducing litter, r.educing the amount of time that large groups are at a
particular access points, and improv.e the overall recreation experience.
(existing access sites are depicted on the map at the end of this chapter)
Whife there are several improved access sites, such as the BLM campground
near Wolcott and the County Fairgrourids in Eagle, there are several
locations, particularly along the Eagle River, where the public gains access
to the river but there are no improvements to accommodate the use or the
terms of use are not clear. Examples of this type of access point are the
----State-Land Board prope.rties at- Dowcf-Jhmction-(icnown as Cliffside or River
Run) and at Squaw Creek. Some of the "un-official" access points may be
appropriate for improvement and others may be unsuitable for access
because of safety, trespass or environmental conflicts. The following
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inventory of access sites identifies several "un-ofifiicial°" access sites that
are in need of improvement or in some cases, relocation..
2. CPea$e G~ppPOpP9a$e NeW PUbI9C ACCeSS S9teS
There are several areas vvhere it would be desirable to create additional
public access to the Eagle River and tributaries. For example, there are
Pelatively few public access points available in the area betwreen Vail and
Edwards, which is the rriost densely populated portion of the vvatershed.
. As another example, establishmenY of a public access site for Gilman Gorge
. . would reduce the trespass problerns onto the Eagle.Mine.property. By
creating appropriate new access points, recreators can be dispersed alung
. the river and tributary corridors, thereby spreading out use pressure and
' improving the quality of the experience. Leases, easements and purchase
when fiunds allow, should be pursued. 3. DmpOemeng RaveP Access Improvemerag Gusdelines
T'his action recormmends improvement guidelines for both existing and newr,
proposed access sites. .
: 1. Preserve site character, using environmentally sensitive site
selection and facility construction techniques. While dispersion of
access will ease crowding, within the access points Yhemselves every
effort should be made to concentrate and mitigate impacts. The
riparian zone should be preserved using guidelines -outlined in Chapter
6: VVildlife and Chapter 8: Land Use. Stabilize stream banks
dvherever possible with structures or re-vegetation.
2. Site selection and facilities should be designed for access by the
physically challenged wherever possible. (See Yampa Valley
Recreation Plan-Barrier Free Requirements referenced).
. 3. Provide appropriate road surfacing and parking, at major river ,
access points, while being sensitive to environmental impacYs.
4. Provide restroom facilities at major river access points. Consider
the use of composting/desiccating toilets. Maintain all facilities to
meet health and safety standards.
5. Minimize existing navigaFion haZards to insure safe and passable
~ °---boat-chutes. Developersand-goderrrmental-agencies must be
required to consult with white water specialists before building or
allowing structures in, under, or over the river.
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6. lmproved signing will helR reduce trespass on private Iand and
disperse users to public access points. The BLM currently has a
minimal signs management strategy to control overuse of access
sites, but this can be reconsidered.
8. Implement and enforce seasanal recreation c%sures, particularly
on the tributaries, in areas where wildlife calving, spawning, erosion
problems and trail or land restoration exist. (also see Chapter 6: . Wildlife). .
9. SeP camp sites back from thE: river a minimum of 100', with 150'
setback the optimal goal. Camping should only be allowed at
designated sites along the Eagle River, and sites should,be carefully
, monitored by the USFS and BLtiI and closed for repair/revegetation as
necessary.
10. Support implementation of loca/ trails p/ans, particularly fior
. segments that provide access to the river or tributaries. All trails
• should be constructed outside of the riparian zones or sensitive areas
except where no other reasonable option exists in order to link
- segments together. If trails are constructed within the riparian
corridor, do not pave or widen to over 3' in width. If an area is
already heavily used, a trail should be developed to concentrate
impacts.
11. All access points to the Eagle River and the tributaries should be
monitored by agencies managing, them to see that their "carrying
capacities" are not being exceeded, and seek alternative access
- points or modifications before they become overused.
. 12. .Guidelines for the management of sites should be fol%wed by all
managing entities: federal, state and local:
4. Preserve or Create Access through Land Development (see also Chapter
8: Land Use) Through the local developrnent processes and where
appropriate, request easements for. public access to ihe river or tributary.
Location and necessity of access in conjunction with land development
needs to be carefully reviewed. Other iltems to consider:
1. Place easements where there would be minimal or no impact to
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2. The recommended easement vvidth is 25' adjacent to Yhe river, at
least on one side, wherever possible, vvith the exception of sensiYive
areas and other areas identified through subsequent mapping actions
ofi this Plan as inappropriate for public use access.
3. Soft surfiace footpaths (no wider than 3 fieet/no bicycles allowed)
should be constructed as part of easement conditions to direct the
impacts of foot traffic. Construction respDnsibility will need to be
determined by the parties involved. .
4. Connecting access of a width Yhat accommodates the type of
access permitted should be provided to the nearest public roadway or
' bike trail/path.
5. Easements should allovv for travel on dry ground as opposed to an
easement that lays entirely in the river or tributafy. -
6. Implement protective measures for bufifers, design standards, e2c.
. as suggested in Chapter 8: Land Use as an means of .
preserving/promoting quality recreation experiences.
7.4. ON!l~NTORY OF ACCESS SITES e41VD RECOMNIEIVDED AC°f901VS
The following sites, both existing and proposed, are listed in general order of priority as either
new sites that need to be established or as existing sites that need improvement.
1/Vithin this inventory, there are several opportunities for the towns, County, local commercial
outfitters, and federal land management agencies to partnership and accomplish the shared
goal of appropriate, improved public access.
This inventory is organized by geographic areas: Vail/Red Cliff/Minturn/Eagle-Vail,
Avon/Edwards/V1/olcott, Eagle/Gypsum/Dotsero area. @lailJRed Cliff/MinYurn/Eagle-ilaal
Doaad Chu4e -USFS building 4o Adon
The white water be4vveen-Mnturn and Avon is becoming very popular4er4afting and kayaking. There are
currently no adequate facilities to handle this use, which will increase dramatically in the future. The USFS is
considering improving the boating access across from iVleadow Mountain and is urged to make those
improvements using all guidelines listed above (see River Access Improvement Guidelines).
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One of the primary takeout points for powd Chute is at the entrance to the River Run Condos - available for
public use because it is on State Land Board land and is under a CDC)W lease (continuation of this lease is not
guaranteed in the future). This site is inadequate for heavy raft and kayak use, having very little parking, no
boat ramp or restroom faciliYies. This site is also the put-in site for 6ioaters for the less challenging downstream
stretch through Eagle-Vail and Avon.
An adequate access facility is essential in this area. Possible sites fcir developed. boat access points are the
State Department of Transportation land in Eagle-Vail, the CDOW leaised land near River Run, under Rhe I-70
bridge just past Eagle-Vail, and the US West Building at Stone Creek.. There is also access to the river in Avon
. on Vail Associates land on the southwest side of °Bob" the Bridge. 'There is a road to the river, but no restroom
or trash disposal facilities. It is also on private land with no guaranteie of continued access availability in the
future, therefore a developed site in the Avon area is also desirable. - Gilman Gorge
No public access currently exists in this area. The Gilman Gorge has the potential for providing a nurnber of
recreational opportunities such as advanced rafting and kayaking, roc:k climbing, fishing, hiking, picnicking and
historic sites. Many public comments have concentrated on this area, as people know of the recreatiional value
and have had to trespass to use this area.
Eagle County and the USFS should pursue acquiring access in and out of the Gilman Gorge for both land and
on-water use from the private land owners (primarily the railroad and the mines). The optimal access; points
would be somewfiere around both the Red Cliff Bridge and Tigiwon R;oad. Continuing efforts to clean up the
river in this area should be monitored and encouraged.
Gore Creek: Ford Park-Confluence Park
During the citizen participation process, there was a comment that it would be nice to provide raft and kayak put
in and takeout facilities at Ford Park. Most kayakers gain access to (iore Creek at the East Vail exit or on the
golf course and take out downstream, generally where any bridge crcisses the stream. A creek accesa in this
area should be considered if funds become available, as there is adequate parking and fairly easy access to the
creek. There is a new park site owned by the Town of Vail at the confluence of Gore.Creek and the Eagle River
that is being developed in conjunction with the Town of Vail bike path to Dowd Junction. This park site will
function as a rest stop, provides access to the creek and river for fistiing but will not feature a boat access area.
Eagle River Parks in Red Cliff, Minturn and Eagle-Vail
The Town of Red Cliff has conceptual plans to improve some land adjacent to the Eagle River for a picnic area
and general access.
Minturn has constructed two riverside parks, one near the cemetery and one near Eagle Street. A tuNVn/regional
open space park at the southern end of town at Bolt's Lake adjacent to the Eagle River is being pursued. Due 40
it's r.egional potential, there may be several potential improvements and partnerships opportunities at this
proposed park site. Another potential site for a river park is in the dovvntown area as part of the redeerelopment of the Southern Pacific rail yard which is expected to occur eventually.
In Eagle-Vail, the inventory of available site along the river is small but there are some parcels thaY are currently
undeveloped that could be explored as possible access to the river for fishing, boating and the general enjoyment
of area residents.
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. Avon/Edwards/V1/o9cott Area Wolcot4 BPidge
This is anoYher imporYant access point Yo the Eagle River on BLfiH land for boating and fishing, above TresYle,
Rapids. le is also a dangerous place; dviYh limited access between the river and Highway 6 across from the
lNolco4Y Store. The BLRfl is IooEcing inYO acquiring the current Colorado DeparemenY of. TransportaYion site near
the railroad 4resYle wresY o9 !lVolcoY4. They hope to develop 4his site after the DeparemenY of Transportation .
moves out. The resY of. the land in this area is privately owrned; so this would be a good site to purchase land or
acquire easemen4 righ4s. Lake CPeek Apar4men4s and the Squaw Creek S4a4e Land Board Parcel
Access along this considerable stretch of river is.open to the public at this time and is important for many
recreaYional actidities. Public access dvas granted along the river as pare ofi Lake Creek Apartments devetopment.
A bike path has been cons4ructed separate from but parallel to the river for the length of the project. The Squadv
Creek lfVasYe VNaYer TreaYment planY provides a principal puY in and Yake out poinY fior boaters, and vvith Yhe
CDOVV acquisition of the Squaw Creek Parcel lease approximaYely one and a half miles of river has been opened
to the public for fishing and oYher recreational activities. . The StaYe Land Board ovdns the land downstream from
the Treatmen2 plant and the continuation of the CDOW lease is by no means certain. Eagle County has
expressed an inYerest in purchasing this land for recreation and open space purposes and is trying to find funding
for Yhis purchase.. Any improved/acquired access in Yhis area is very desirable. The Squaw Creek stretch of
water should be studied furYher a candidate for catch-and-release or "fly fishing only" status.
Eagle River Parlcs in Adon, Edw+ards and !Alolco44
In Avon, a park along the river providing public access would complement the Yhriving town cenYer YhaY is being
created. A Yrail along the river the length of Avon is proposed and would tie into the proposed County trails plan
at either end of town. Pedestrian/bicycle access could be provided to a, potential park via this Yrail.
In the Edwards area, potential community park sites include the State ResY Area or acquisition of one of the
several private parcels Yhat still remain in the area, such as the BreYt Ranch. Berry Creek Ranch 5th filing
provides considerable open space but no access to the river. With the development of -the Miller Ranch by the
School District, opportunities may exist for a partnership Yo create a river park in the area of the school.
In Wolcott, all of the land in the %ommunity center" is privately.owned. Oppor2unities may exist for purchase or
lease of a potential river park,, possibly in conjunction with the Wolcott Bridge launch site discussed above. BLM
lands upstream may ofifer another option for a community patk site.
Edwards Area Easemen4s
A 15' public access easement was granted through Old Edwards Estates on the north side of the river. Public
parking does not exist except for streees in the subdivision and this easement involves being off of the bank and
. in the water mosY of the season. The easemenY is not well known and Crosses privaYe Io4s.
Adon Area and Easemen4s
. A 50' public access easemenY was granted through River Forge development east of Avon. It is a relatively
short section ofi river and a relatively unknown easement but available to the public. Another access exists at
the f1AcGrady acres subdivision west of iVottingham Ranch Road. The boat access site at "Bob" the bridge evas
previously described under powrd Chutes. Access has been recently obtained through the developrrient' orocess
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east and west of the bridee in the form of bicycle paths and a fisherman's path. Additionally, several stretches
of the river through the west portion of town have been obtained as flood easements and open space. . Arrowhead and Miller Ranch
Access to the stretch of river along the Arrowhead at Vail development is likely to improve since the public
school district has purchased Miller Ranch for a school site and there is river frontage included in that parcel.
Access is impaired somewhat by the railroad tracks.but there may be oppoRUnities to create safe access to the
river front.
A public access easement exists along the Eagle .River through portions of the Arrowhead development and is
accessed via the "public park" at the west end of the development Ibut is not well known. Arrowhead has
designated this section of river "fly fishing only" through a lease wiRh the CDOW that strictly stipulates limits on
number of people, hours of use and requices a reservation. A connectipn from the Arrowhead park site and
school property.
Access in this area should be carefully planed (see River Site Management guidelines above) and considered
monitored to prevent overuse.
Beaver Creek The lower section of Beaver Creek is highly developed and recreation opportunities are primarily goli`, hiking and
biking. It is a high profile area, like Vail, and receives extensive recreational use. The upper part of Beaver
Creek extends into the Holy Cross Wilderness area has potential for many recreational opportunities: Public
access.to this major tributary needs to be protected and possibly expanded.
BLM Campground in Wolcott
This site is west of Wolcott and has been recently improved by the BLM, providing a gravel parking area and
restroom facilities. The site provides both takeout and put in access for boaters and access off the highway for '
' fishing on. BLM land. Unfortunately, trespass on Denver Water Board land to the east commonly occurs. It is
also a favorite site for rock climbers, as is the raitroad trestle area to the east (located on private land). Because
it is already developed, it should be listed on the recreation map as a major recreation point, and monitored and
improved as use is increased. Camping between the access. road and the river. '
BLM access sites between Edwards and Wolcott
BLM river access sites in this area that shbuld be monitored and improved if necessary to handle increased use
include..the Bellyache site and the Bocco Cabin Site. All BLM sites Esxcept Wolcott Campground should be day
use only since these other sites lack facilities.
Lake Creek and Squaw Creek
Both of these tributaries flow through a considerable amount of private property which is being developed at this
time. They are also valuable recreational corridors f4r hiking, biking and fishing and should be protected for
continued public recreation uses wherever possible through improvement of facilities and appropriate access
points.
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These tribu4aries filodv into the river from the nor4h near Wolcott and the land along them is a mix of private
ranches, large acreage home sites, BLNi and USFS property. The upper reaches of these tributaries are
important areas fior camping, hiEcing, hunting and wiidlife watching. The headwaters of tVlilk and Alkali Creeks
are within a BLM UVildemess Study Area which encompasses Castle PeaEc. There are numerous camp sites on the BLPiI and USFS propercies, however. none are developed campground areas. These areas should be
monitored Yo determine need for fiuture improvements
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The tribii4aries of AlicCoy and Buclc Creeks (a USFS trailhead has been recently secured at Buck Creek), were
identified during the public process as being ehreatened with elimination of public access and should be
monitored.
Eagle/Gypsum/Dotseao
Eagle Rider Parks in Eagle, Gypsum and Do4sero
In Eagle, Chambers Park currently provides access to the Eagle River and as a highway rest area, is used by
travelers as well as local residenYS. Access to the river is also possible at the Eagle County Fairgrounds in Eagle.
Both of these sites provide parking, restroom and trash disposal facilities which are adequate at this time, bu2
should be carefully moniYored. Access for fishing and other activities exists at both sites and for about a mile
downstream from the Fairgrounds on the north side of the river. Float trips for both fishing and for drifting along
a relatively undeveloped streYCh of the river can b'e attracYive from this point. Through the current effoR Yo
master plan the Eagle County Fairgrounds, fishing, walkin.g, and scenic viewing should be incorporated into the
plan. Public input indicates that this area has tremendous potential, particularly in regard to the river access and
scenery. An access easement along the river in east Eagle was recently obtained through development of the
Eagle Villas apartment project. The project also includes a public park on the river. A soft footpath may be"
warranted along the waterline to concentrate impacts.
In Gypsum, 2here are no developed public access sites on the river currently within the Town of Gypsum. There
, are undeveloped parcels of land along the River through Gypsum that could be acquired to proyide a Town Parkc
that inctudes public access to the Eagle River. Gypsum Ponds State Wildlife Area provides an access site for
Gypsum residents as do the Eagle River Estates easements, both described below. .
In Do4sero, Yhere are several opportunities to create river parks both on the Eagle River and Colorado river as
ehere are several undeve(oped private parcels remaining in the area. There is a BLiW site easY of Dotsero thaY
could be improved. iUear the confluence of the Eagle and Colorado, there are several small lakes created by
gravel mining in the area Yhat could be turned into an amenity for the local and regional population as well as
draw travelers firom the interstate.
East of Eagle 40 Red Canyon
A Colorado Division o# VVildlife fishing lease east of Eagle runs for approximately six miles along the north side of
• Ytie river. People moving to fish souYh of the river centerline are trespassin8 on the Diamond S!?anch and
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trespass is frequent to get to.the easement from HighwaY 6. Numerous puilouts exist along Highw.ay 6
throughout this stretch to either access the fishing lease or BLM lanid near Red Canyon. Consolidatuon of access
points and parking shoutd be considered and an effort made to control trespass. There are no improved areas .
however, for restroom and trash disposal facilities, but they should be considered as use of this area increases.
There is some private land which breaks up this stretch at about the mid-point and east of the rock quarry. This
- is an area where development could jeopardize access to the river iri the future and easements showld be
requested. The Canyonwoods subdivision at the edge of Red Canyon includes a 30' access easement at the rear
of each lot but it remains to be seen, as use increases, how private lot owners will accommodate use. This
entire section of river will need continued monitoring and action.
BLM acsess sites between Wolcn!t and Dotsero, including Gypsum 'Campground -
Sites in this area that should be monitored and improved if necessary to handle increased use include the Red
Canyon site near Eagle, Community and Horse Pasture sites near Gtifpsum and the Lava Flow site near potsero.
. Day use only should be allowed at all BLM sites except Gypsum Carnpground. No camping should be allowed in
Red Canyon on the BLM land on the north`bank of,the river because! of sanitation problems per the BLM.
Gypsum Ponds State Wildlife Area
This is an important piece of the river for fishing , hunting and other recreational and wildlife activities. It is
owned and maintained by the Division of Wildlife. No boat ramp wiVl be developed at this site by the DOW.
Gypsum Area Easements
A public access easement is granted along the north bank of the river through the length of the EagVe Estates
subdivision. Generally 20' wide but travels through private lots where access sometimes inhibited. Informal
access through Wallboard plant property to CDOW Gypsum Ponds vvildlife area.
Brush Creek and Gypsum Creek
Both of these major tributaries traverse land that is largely rural and agricultural in nature while providing
considerable recreational opportunities. The headwaters of both creeks lie in USFS land, while the lower
stretches are largely private. The Sylvan Lake State Recreation Area is on West Brush south of Eagle. Fishing,
hiking, biking, horseback riding, wildlife watching, camping and hun-ting are important in these areas and draw a
considerable number of people from outside Eagle County for these activities. These are areas in which
recreational opportunities cauld be jeopardized by development plan:>. They are the last major tributaries of the
fagle River which still have a pre-resort economy character and any development should take into consideration
the potential effects on current recreational activities in balance witfi those that might be gained.
Other Tributaries The tributaries of Eby, Salt and. Bruce Creeks, located in this area, were identified during thE public.process as
being threatened with elimination of public access and should be monitored.
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CHAPTER 8: LAND USE
B.T. OVERVIEW O(~ ~AND USE OSSUES AND OBJECTBVES
Several land use issues and. concerns were identifiied and discussed during the planning
process:
Lao~d-Use Ossanes: -
Lack of coordinated planning roetvveen govemments and agencies to
addresses watershed issues
Inconsisten2 or inef#ective regulations Public concern about approving more development than the water supply
can accommodate Lack ofi coordination to improve access and protect open space or sensitive
areas along the rivers and tributaries.
In response to the identifiied issues and concerns, and in support of the goals for Yhe Plan, the
following objectives were developed: Land Use Objecaabes: 9. CooPdinate and OmpPOde WatePShed Planning and Planning Tools
2. PPOtecg Sensitive Lands, Open Space and AppropPiate e4ccess
8.2 .BACKGRO0:9R9D
0mpacgs of Land Use on the WatePShed - Human land use in the Eagle River watershed is the major influence on the overall health and
condition of the watershed. Local and regional land uses have impacted 1) the quantity of
vvater through human demand for residential, commercial and industrial development, 2) the
quality of water through additions of chemical and organic substances.to the water from
direct sources such as mines and indirect sources such as urban run-ofifi, 3) wildlife habitat
that is adjacent to water features, and access to water sources that has been removed or
blocked, 4) recreational opportunities that depend on a minimum quanYity and quality of water
or access availability, and 5) the aesthetic quality of the water features which are often
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Population Growth Through the early 9 990's, Eagle County was ranked as the third fastest growing population in
the state. In many ways, Eagle County is becoming an urban county. The bulk of the private
land in the County is located in the river and tributary valley bottoms and the majority of the
population lives along the Eagle River and its largest tributary Gore Creek. This presents an
image of a very dense and developed area. Development to accommodate the needs and
desires of the growing population; both in Eagle County and on the.front range, has affected
the watershed in many ways, some of which were described above.
The following table illustrates the relativt:ly rapid rate of growth in Eagle County. Table 5. Comparative Population Figures Area 1980 1990 %change 2000• 96change•
Eagle County 13,320 21,928 + 39.3°16 32,474 + 32.5%
Regional 121,062 142,302 +14.9% 189,790 +25%
State 2,889,735 T3,294,394 + 12.3°b 4,018,309 + 11.7%
Source: Colorado Division of Local Government, December 1994. Region pertains to Northwest Colorado Council of
Governments Region which includes the counties of Clear Creek, Eagle, GarfieOd, Gilpin, Grand, Jackson, Lake, Moffat, Park,
Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt and Summit. •Projected population and change.
Land Use Patterns in the Watershed
Communities typically develop adjacent to waterWays for a variety of reasons, including
transportation, water supply for domestic, agricultural and industrial needs., and because of the
appealing vegetation and scenery that usually is adjacent to rivers. In the Eagle River watershed, all of.the Towns are located along the Eagle River or it's major „
_ tributaries. The.land use pattern. is :very linear, responding to the rivers and streams that -also
generally define the route of the railroad line, the tn'terstate and Highway 6. The distances
between communities are shrinking as development fills in the river and tributary valleys..
Common Goals but Inconsistent IRegulations
Each town and the County have responded differently to tFie river over the years as demonstrated
by the type of adjacent land uses that have been permitted and by the number and type of river
or creekside amervities that have been provided. Steadily-,-the-fiver-system is gaining more
recognition as a community asset and more attention is being focused on what types of adjacent
land uses are appropriate and what type of amenities should be pursued. A common element in
each of the Town Master Plans and the County Master Plan; is the identification of the Eagle
River and it's tributaries as.a community asset that should be protected.
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In terms of regulations, inconsistencies between tovvn and County stream setback standards
regulations were identified during the planning process, in addition to oYher ineffective or defiicient
land use practices and regulations. The follovving table.illustrates the inconsistencies between
Town and County development setbaclc regulations from rivers and streams.
Tab9e S. Ex6stang Towrro an¢fl Coa~ntV SgPeaovu Setbacks: ,
Red Cliff 0' or filoodplain . Minturn 30' firom high vvaYer mark -
Vail 50' from center line ofi stream
Avon 30' from high waYer mark
Eagle 50' from high water mark
Gypsum 0' or floodplain
UnincorporaYed 50' from high water mark .
Eagle CounYy 8.3. LAND UsE OBJECToVES AND REcoMMEN~~D AcTIoNs
8.31. Objectobe: COORDORlATE s4ND @MPRO\/E WATERSHED PLANNONG AIVD PLANRIING
TO0LS
During the planning process it was discovered that many citizens and government
representatives felt they did not have: 1) a comprehensive understanding of the vvatershed
system and the balance between human activities and the health of the watershed, 2) a
comprehensive understanding or knowledge of all the pertinent state and federaB agencies ma
regulations regarding watershed features, 3) enough infoPmation sharBrag occurring betvdeen
local, state, and federal levels and coordinated administration of regulations and management
plans, 4) unforuviation souPCes that present a comprehensive picture ofi the watershed resources;
and 6) enfoPCemeng gools oP pePSOnnel. The establishment of an Eagle River Vllatershed Committee, as outlined in the implementation .
chapter is a key step toevards coordinated planning for watershed issues.
..Recommeanded Actions: '
1. Create Comprehensiee Watershed Maps
Create a set of maps tha2 detail access, land uses, transportation features,
sensitive and open lands as followrs:
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' areas where severe disturbance has Ibeen caused by grazing or other agricultural
practices
• parcel boundaries
` parcel ownership • private and public open space
' roads and trails
' jurisdictional boundaries ` federal lands under Consideration for disposal or exchange (after. the current
Laod Adjustment Processes that include public input are completed)
' zoning districts • existing land uses
` existing densities
' golf courses
• existing and proposed snow dumps
` storrrrwater discharge areas
' existing and proposed irrigation structures
` point source and non-point source problem areas '
' drop structures for aquatic habitat improvement
. ' distribution features of existing water systems (including storage and diversion
points)
' hazardous irrigation structures or areas where debris exists in the river
` historic sites adjacent to river or streams
Sensitive and Open Lands:
' general areas of wetlands '
' wildlife habitat/calving and nesting sites
` wellhead protection areas •
• groundwater recharge areas
. ` headwaters
' tributaries
` riparian zones
' confluences
. ' floodplains. .
. . ' geo-hazard areas ` areas of erosion that need attention
' soils, particularly identifying soils that present septic/wellhead conflicts
` 'shallow ground water areas ' topography
- ' greenbelt buffers for all areas for habitat linkage
' "Threatened and Endangered" species locations
• Potential "Watchable Wildlife" sites Access:
' existing river and tributary access easements and terms of.easemenA
* historical access points that are not perpetually guaranteed
* potential access points (particularly •those that provide access to adjacent public
. lands or are near dense population areas)
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° possible multiple use access sites (combined with parlcs), and necessary
improvemenYS necessary (resYrooms, launch ramps, parking, signs, eYC.) ° areas Yhat should require a fee Yo help pay for managemen4
° areas wiYh IimiYaYions on commercial users .
° vehicle restricted areas
° closures for wildlife benefits
° oYher sensiYive areas Yo avoid
Transpor4a4ion Fea4ures:
° culverYS under roadways
° bridges ,
' ° Pailroads . - ' 2. Deve@op Master PIans fOr eaCh of ghe TPibu48ry VaIleys
Each Master Plan should evaluate potential densities and carrying capacities
based on natural elements and community desires for each. Refine the Eagle
, CounYy Master Plan.to include that same information on a future land use
map. '
3• Bmpsement a Cooperagive Enforcemeng Prograrn of Existing Regulagions
Organize an enforcement program that would take place over several monihs
• and involve all relevant jurisdictions to survey the river for 1) violations and
potenfiial problems that need to be corrected by the appropriate private party
_ or ovvner (e.g, dumping, erosion, point source pollution, encroachment, etc.),
2) proper operation under terms of special use permits, and 3) illegal or
expired uses. As part of the overall campaign to increase awareness and
appreciaYion, clean-ups targeting specific debris and dumping problem areas
should be organized. _ 4. Revise River/CPeek Setbacks fioP Consistency and Sensitive Lands
Progecgiora
Development 'setbackS are one tool .for creating protective stream or river '
"bufifers." The concept. has been successful in many communities
throughout the United States to protect water quality, wildlife habitax and
scenic community character, and to provide recreation opportunities. The
concept generally involves leaving a strip of undeveloped land between a
land use and the waterway. The width of a buffer may be uniform or vary to
accomrnodate specific situations such as riparian areas, floodplains or
existing land uses.
The following is presented as a suagested setback that each juriscliction
vviYhin the vvatershed could adopt. Each jurisdiction, if it chooses to adopY
this bufifer concept and recommended width, vvould need to consider how
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existing land uses that fall within the riparian, flood or buffer zone would
best be treated.
Suggested River and Live Stream Buf!'er Standard.•
Locate all structures, grading, paving and land disturbance outside of
the riparian zone or 100 year floodplain of live rivers, streams or lakes,
or 75 feet* measured from the high water at ground level, whichever
as greater. In certaincircumstances, a greater setback may be required to protect the riparian zone, floodplain or waterway.
All vegetation shall be left undi:sturbed in its natural state within the
described protection zones. Permitted vegetative disturbance includes
environmentally appropriate noxious weed control and enhancement of
the area with appropriate riparicjn zone plantings (willows,
. . cottonwoods, etc.).
Approved trails, bridges, fences;, irrigation structures, flood control
and erosion devices may be constructed within the required setback if
there will be little or no disturbzince. Underground utilities may be
located in such protected areas upon approval (conditional, special,
etc.) provided .there is no alternative location for such utilities, there
will be minimal or no disturbanc:e and other pertinent apprpvals are
obtained (e.g. Corps of Engineers).
*Possible Variations or Additions to thie above: '
* Adopt a setback of 75 feet adjacent to the Eagle River and 50 feet
adjacent to tributary streams . Riparian and floodplain widths vvould apply
as the setback if greater than either the 75 feet or 50 feet distance.
. ~ A more substantial setback should be consi.dered for relatively dense or
interrsive land uses,' such as apartment complexes, mobile home parks,
commercial buildings and industrial uses, may warrant an increased.setback
to buffer the more intensive water quEility, access traffic, and view character
impacts that may be associated with those uses. The exact setback would
need to be based on an analysis the o-F site and development proposal.
At minimum, protection of the riparian zone, 100 year-floodplain boundary
~------or 5Q-feet 1rom the high water mark-•{a setbacirreqvired currently by two
local jurisdictions), whichever is greater, should be required in order to
improve consistent resource protection.
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# Orrigation ditches could, if desired, be incorporated into tfiis suggested
standard as vvell in that many irrigation ditches feature established riparian
, vegetation (e,g. cottonvvood trees). + Riparian zone is defined as Phe,ban4rs and adjacent vegetation inf/uenced by the higg evater
table. Planf Pypes associated with riparian zone include buP are not limited to coPtonwoods,
vvi//ovvs, a/ders, aspens, and cho0recherry. 7'he presence or absence of these p/ants does not ,
alviiays indicaPe a riparian cor»munity. Past land use practices may have degraded the .
. vegePation to the point where iY does not appear to have riparian characteristics but because of
the high water table in the area a change in the land use c:an quickly resPore the riparian
community. Cortversely, a few characteristic p/anfs may not indicaPe a Prue riparian communify.
• For this reason on-site ana/ysis is needed fo he/p make this determination. The agencies
available, to rnake these inspecPions include Co%rado Division of Wildlife, Soil Conservation
Service, Corps of Engineers, Eagle CounPy EnvironmenPal Health and other Pown or CounPy staff
with appropriate training. lf disagreemenf about riparian boundaries occurs, on-site studies
should be prepared wiPh scientific analysis by expert sources.
Tfiis definition of.riparian was comprehensively compiled from CDOW, lVatural Resourc.es
Conservation Seivices, USFS and US Army Corps of Engineers definitions of riparian zone. Figure 2. Riparian Ecosystem Cross Section
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5. Locate Compatible Land Uses Adjacent to Rivers and Streams
Land uses such as moderate intensity commerciai, public services (e.g.
. treatment plants, town parks), low to Ihigh density housing may he
compatible with the river and creeks a;s adjacent land uses within the
boundaries of a town or community center (Wolcott, Edwards, etc). Low to
moderate density residential developmient, open space and recreational uses
may be appropriate both within a towri, community center or in the
unincorporated area outside of the towns. High intensity or heavy service
commercial, large parking lots and industrial (except properly mitigated gravel
, resource. pits proper{y mitigated) uses are not considered land uses .
compatible with the rivers and streams pi imarily because of visual character,
water quality and riparian area impacts. Each local jurisdiction w?ill need to
refine what type of land uses are most appropriate adjacent to the river or
creeks where developable land exists.
6. Develop River/Creekfront Design Standards
Implement guidelines or regulations to promote the design of development
adjacent to the river that complements the scenic attributes of the river and
does not impact water quality and habitat (e.g. Town of Avon has design
guidelines for properties adjacent to the river in their Comprehensive Plan).
Applicable design standards should be commensurate with the level of
expected impact of the development type, including all residential (35 acre
lots, minor subdivisions, apartments, etc.), commercial and industrial
projects. Suggested Design Standards: .
*Cluster structures within developments and in relation to neighboring
developments to provide views to the stream and riparian areas,
provide open areas and to promcite use by wildlife.
*'Provide view corridors between, clusters of buildings *Provide areas of unrestricted views to the river/stre.am and riparian
area witho.ut berms, utility structures, etc.
*Downlight all exterior light fixtures
*Focus design and site orientatian towards the river
*If applying the minimum setback requirement, design builaling to step.
down in height in response to natural topography and limit the height
of the side of building closest to river/stream to 35 feet
*Provide trails, soft or hard surface, to define/concentrate access to
the river corridor by project occupants (or public, if applicat)le)
---'~Landscape using appropriate nat'rve-ptants
7. Analyze Ability to Supply Adequate Water Perform a comprehensive analyses of all water consumptive uses to insure
that water quantity needs for the development do not exceed the local ability
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to provide for waYer (see also WaYer Quantity, Water Quality, lNildlife) and
4hat there are not adverse impacts on the watershed. S. AnaByge GoBf Couvse and SkB Area Proposals
Analyze golfi courses and ski area. proposals (in conjunction with required
State and Federal processes) to insure that:
# Water supply is available in addition to water rights;
Minimum stream flovv levels will not.be affiected; Augrnentation plans will augment the Eagle Fiiver vvatershed;
A°'Bes2 Management Practices," water and chemical use program
has been developed and an enfiorcement meYhod is proposed;
System or site design includes physical features to prevent negative
water quality impacts (berms, ponds, etc.);
* Land use development vvill not be accelerated beyond the carrying
capacity ofi that particular area as established by pertinent
comprehensive plans. iVatural land fieatures and vegetation are preserved
S. DeveEop a Model Sensitive Larads Overlay Zone
Create a model "overlay`' standard for protection ofi sensitive lands
associated with.the river and tributaries that can be adopted individually or
cooperatively by the Towns and County.
Items to address include (see also item 10):
* A general inventory map of sensitive lands locations throughout the
vvatershed as a tool to generally infiorm citizens and governmenYal
decision makers about where sensitive lands are generally located in
the watershed and to alert thaY further study may be needed:
Sensitive lands inctude but are not limited to: wetland areas,
. floodplains, 'critical wildlife habitat, headwaters and tributaries,
confluences and ripacian zones, wellhead protection areas, aquifer.
recharge areas.
# A buffer zone between structures and officially defined wetlands so
that structures are not located at the very edge of a wetlands and
thereby compromise integrity of the wetlands. # A bufifer zone for protecYion ofi springs .
~ A zone of lovver intensity adjacent to sensitive areas
°'Standards for parking lots and other surfaces that promote runofif
° --Tlsee also Chapter 5: Water Quafity) ~
*A list of pertinent sensitive lands regufations
10. Revcew Related Regulations (Floodplaon, Wetland, Dra6nage) for Ef$ectadeness and Possible Revision • -
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Review floodplain, drainage, storm runoff, retention/detention and erosion
control regulations utilized by each jurisdiction and create common policy
and standards Yhat can be adopted individually or cooperatively by the
Towns and County. Most of the floodplain regulations follow the standard
model set forth by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. What does
deviate is how each community interprets or enforces the standards.
Drainage, storm runoff, retention and detention standards vary in each
jurisdiction. .
Determine which, if any, of tfie federal and state wetland or floodplain
processes may warrant stricter control at a local level .(e.g. Army Corps
Nationwide Permitsl. Local controls cannot conflict or be weaker than those
federal or state processes but in certairi cases can be made stricter if local
needs and desires dictate. This concevt will reauire clear legal guidance and
consultation vvith the aivroariate federal and state agencies
It may be possible for local entities to provide assistance to federal
authorities for adminstration of pertinent regulations. There are 26 types of
Nationwide Perrnits adminstered by the Corps of Engineers. There have been
discussion with the Corps about training local government personnef to
assist more often with administration of their programs.
Suggested Actions and Po/icies specific to Wet/ands: 1. Generally delineate wetlands on a map for information purposes.
That action would need to be done in consultation with the appropriate regulating agencies and has' been successfully undertaken
in other Colorado locations such as Crested Butte and Boulder. Public
input specifically identified wetlands that need protection on Lake,
Squaw, Brush, Gore, Homestake, Cross Creek and on Eagle River near
. Edwards, Avon aRd Wolcott. Riparian zones on Buck and l;ore Creek
. were also identified.
2. Development.adjacent to wetlands should incorporate a wetlands
buffer of a sufficient widih as determined by federal permitting
agency, or local government with agency technical guidance. This
policy recognizes ihat wetlands integrity must be preserved in order to
protect it's value for flood damage prevention, erosion control,. water
quality filtering, wildlife habitat and recreation opportunities. (Several
-~--techrT~caf sources recommend that-wettand tiuffers are essential to
maintaining the integrity of the wetlands. See References.). 3. Preserve existing and established wetlands in the Eagle River
watershed as opposed to creating new wetlands or contributing to
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vvetlands °'.banks" outside of or elsewhere in the County. If mitigation
is allowed by the Federal permitting agencies, worlc with those
agencies to require that the replacement wetlands be in place prior to
removal ofi the original vvetfands. Fieplacement wetlands should be ofi
equal or greater acreage, have equal or better filtering values, and
occur on-site or at the closest possible area in Yhe watershed to help
mfifise4 impacts.
Suggested A c8ions and Po/icies speceric to FAoapd/ains: .
1. Pursue fiunds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency,
Army Corps or Bureau of Reclamation.and Colorado l/Vater
Conservation Board to complete flood mapping for the Eagle River and
major tributaries in the watershed, including mapping for mud and
debris filows.
2. Discourage (or prohibiY) devetopment, encroachment or alteration ofi
_ the lands associated with the river and tributaries that can be
classified as 100 year floodplain or federally qualified wetlands.
Exceptions to this provision are approved Yrails, bridges, fences,
irrigation structures, flood control, erosion devices and recreation
activities that cause little or no disturbance. Underground utilities may
be located in such protected area with review approval as determined
by the agency provided there is no alternative Iocation for such
utilities and there is minimal disturbance of vegetation or landscape
features associated with the use.
3. Fiequire that Yhe 100 year floodplain be mapped on all development
proposals adjacent to a water feature and possible impacts on.the
water feature be addressed.
4. Proiiibit building projections or appurtenances (decks) into Yhe
. , riparian zone, wetland or floodplain. "
5. Encourage all Towns and County to take part in the in the
community flood rating system.
6. f'rohibit alteration of river or stream channels unless approved by
pertinent agencies as an enhancement project (aquatic habitat
°-----improvement;-drop structures; irr'rgation-siPUetures, bridges).
11. Omprove Local Authority.on 35 Acre Exemptions
Smplement local review policies ofi parcels ofi tand up to 70 acres in size to
insure stream, setbacks, protection of sensitive areas, erosion contro6, etc.
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Review the 35 acre subdivision exemption~ taws and well permit parcel -size
for effectiveness in protecting watershed resources. 6.3.3. Objective: PROTECT ADJACENT SEMSITIVE AREAS, OPEIV SPACE AND APPROPRIATE
ACCESS
Recommended Actions:
. 1. Protect Riparian tands as Highest Open Space Priority . EstabOish riparian areas as highest priority to protect in federal,; state, county
or towrn acquisitions ijy trade, purchase, annexation agreements, easement,
etc. 2. Jointly Pursue Open Space Funds
Pool Town and County Open Space Furids to acquire riparian corridors and
. other sensitive lands as permanent open space. Develop partnerships with
State, Federal and private entities with similar riparian and sensitive lands
preservation goals. '
3. Guarantee Open Space as Perpetual
Insure that lands set aside as open spac:e through development or
governmental purchase remain open space perpetually through plat or deed
restrictions, zoning or granting of conservation easements to government or
non-profit partners.
4. Maintain Public Lands as Open Space '
With agency approval, rezone public lands to open space (PLOS) on zoning
maps including State Land Board, Division of Wildlife, USFS, BLM and other
appropriate lands. Additionally, revise town and County open space maps to
identify which public lands are most important to preserve as open space
perpetually to provide guidance to federal and state land. managerraent agencies considering local land exchange or sale proposals. Land trades can
increase the amount of developable lanci which may not be benefirial to the
health of the watershed.
5. Qevelop Parks and Trails
Develop parks and trails adjacent to the river or tributaries where
environmentally appropriate (see Chapter 7: Recreation).
--~--~npport-~ocal Ranching Activities Locally develop policies, standards, taxing structures, incentives, funding and
other means of encouraging ranching and appropriate agricultural uses to
continue as a means of preserving open space adjacent to the river and
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APPEND6X A
ACKN0WLEDGEMENTS
TPae ffoBEowing people were 6nstrumental in Yhe deeeloprnent o$ the Eagle River Watershed Plaea.
Leee9s of part6cipation varsec9 bug all of these people's efforts, wheiheP ag be attendiaeg a pub9Bc
Pweeging, wPBtSng a cOmmeP1$ Be$$eP OP dPa$$IPIg a pBaP9 ChBpt@r, wePe equallv imnortant uaa the
ebolugion off ghis Pian. .
. Elected Ofificials: . . ' .
. Avon Town Council
Eagle Town Board
Gypsum Town Council
• fiNinturn Town Council
Red Cliff Town Council
Vail Town Council -
Eagle County Board of County Commissioners
Town and Countv Plannina Commissions:
Avon Planning Commission
Eagle Planning Commission
Gypsum Planning Commission
Minturn Planning Commission
Red Cliff Planning Commission
Vail Planning and Environmental Commission
Eagle and Colorado Valley Planning Commission (Eagle County)
Citizens and other Interested Parties:
Art Abplanalp for Selby Sullivan .
Kim Andree
Avon Beaver Creek Resort Association
Darryl Bangert, Lakota Guides
Allen Best, Vail Valley Times
David Bishop
IVeil Bland -
Scott Bluhm . Ron Brawn ,
Don Byers Byron Brown; Vail Consolidated Water District
Greg Caretto, iVova Guides
Jessica Davidson, Vail Valley Times
Lesley Davies .
Richard Delia
Nancy Decker
Larry Delpit
Tyler poggett
Frank Doll "
Diana Donovan
Ed Dreager, Upper Eagle Valley Regional Water Authority et al
Amy Dressel Martin, Vail Daily .
Eagle County Cattlemen's Association '
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Kate Ellis .
David Faulkenberg
Harold Feder
Brian and Kate Fratzke .
Robert Freilich for Adam's Rib
Dennis Gelvin, Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority et al
Libby Hart, Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority et al
Rick Sackbauer, Vail Vallejr Consolidated Water District
Ron Hedrick
Zander Higbie ` •
Lia Holden
Homestead Homeowners Association
Andy Hood, Vail Daily
Michael Hoy
Mary Hughson Brown .
Kathryn Hunt
Peter Jamar, Jamar & Associates
Jeb Jennings
Tom Johnson
George Jouflas
Jan Jouflas
James Jouflas
John Jouflas
Chris Jouflas
Connie Jouflas
Andy Johnson Bruce Keep
Terrill Knight, Knight Planning Services .
Susie Kincade
Roger Landing
Miriam Lundey
Michael Landreth
Siegmund Langegger
Kim Langmaid, Vail Nature Center
Cynthia Lepthian
Denise Lipp .
. -Glen Lokay, Vail Fishing Guides Bill Lorah, Wr.ight Water Engineers for Adam's Rib
Joe Macy, Vail Associates
Sue Mattison, Timberline Tours -
Mike Metcalf
Pat Maher •
Debbie Marquez, Raftmeister
Doug Maxfield Jenny Maxfield
Rick MacCutcheon
Christy McEwen Robert McKenzie
Eric Moser, Gorsuch Fishing Guides
Marka Moser
Heiko Mues '
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Diclc Rleal Chupa Nelson
Ken iVeubecker, Trout Unlimited
Terry fVolan
Chris Offut
Chuck Ogilby, Vail Valley Consolidted V1/ater District
Jim Olson
Steve Onorofskie
Dick Osterweil .
• Bill Perry, Fly FiShing Out#itters Amy Phillips . Gordon Pierce .
Bill Post for Piney Valley Ranches Trust -
Jim Po2ter
Teresa Rice, Natural Resources Law Center, Univeristy ofi Colorado Law School
Jim Roberts
fVancy Rondeau
Lori Russell Linn Schorr
Clark Shivley
Mike Sliper Soil Conservation District Members
Alex Stack .
Steve Gordon, Southern Pacific Railroad
Larry Stone
Tim Stortzum
Scott Taylor
Paul Testwuide, Vail Associates and Vail Valley Consolidated Water District
Cliff Thompson, Vail Valley Times
Patricia Tiek/Eagle River EnvironmenYal and Business Alliance
Paul Tillinghast
Caroline Tremblay ,
Melvin Trumble
Charlie Wick, Adam's Rib
Bill Williams
Naricy Zawada ,
Town and Countv Staff '
Russ Forrest, Town of Vail, Environmental Planner
Mary Holden, Town of Avon, Town Planner Mike Matzko, Town of Avon, Community Development Director
Bill James, Town of Avon, Town Manager •
Richard Dangler, Town of Minturn, Town Manager
Cal Thomas, Town of Red Clif#, Town IVianager Joe Forinash, Town of Eagle, Assistant Town Manager
Willy Powell, Town of Eagle, Town Manager .
Jeff Shroll, Town of Gypsum, Town Manager
Ellie Caryl, Eagle County, Planner
Ray Merry, Eagle County, Environmental Health Division Manager Sid Fox, Eagle CounYy, Planning Division fVianager Keith Montag, Eagle County, Community Development Director .
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Stacy Desormy, Eagle County, Planning Division Administrative Technician
John Althoff, Eagle County, Project Engineer George Roussos, Eagle County, County Engineer
Larry Metternick, Eagle County, Former County Engineer
Don Fessler, Eagle County, Road and Bridge Manager
Lloyd Powers, Eagle County, Surveyor
Tom Girard, Cooperative Extension Service _
. Joe wnstead, Cooperative Extension Service
Jim Fritze, Eagle County, County Attorney Bob Loeffler, Eagle Coun.ty, Assistant County Attorney State, Fienional, or Citv Pgencv Reoresentatives: Bill Heicher, Division of Wildlife, Wildlife Officer Bill Andree, Division of Wildlife, Wildlife Officer
Craig Westcoatt, Division of Wildlife, Wildlife Officer
Jay Skinner, Division of V1/ildlife, Senior Water Resources Specialist
Allen Czencush, Division of Wildlife, Wildlife Officer .
Brian Hyde, Colorado Water Conservation Board, Floodplain Management
Bill McEwen, Division of Water Resources, Division 5, District 37 WateP Commissioner
Jim Chubrillo, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Bill Nelson, Colorado_Department of Transportation
Larry Abbott, Colorado Department of Transportation
T.J.Smith, Colorado Department of Transportation
Dick Parachini, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment/Water Quality Division,
Chris.Ford, Colorado State Parks, State Trails Division .
Bob Wiig, Colorado State Parks, Sylvan Lake
Robert Kistner, Colorado Office of Emergency Management
Commissioners, Colorado State Land Board
Robert Ray, Northwest Colorado Council of Governments, Water Quality Director
Rich Howard, Northwest Colorado Council of Governments, Quantity/Quality Program
Kevin Lindahl, Northwest Colorado Council af Governments, Quantity/Quality Program
Chris Treese, Colorado River Water Conservation District and Eagle River Assembly
Doug Kemper, Aurora Department of Water Resources and Eagle River Assembly
Larry Brown, Aurora Department of Water Resources and Eagle River Assembly
Commissioners, City of Denver Water Board •
. Federal Aqencv Rearesentatives:
. kay Salazar, National Park Service; Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program
Mike Mottice, Bureau of Land Management
Francisco Mendoza, Bureau of Land Management .
Jay Thompson, Bureau of Land Management
Kathy Hardy, U.S. Forest Service, Holy Cross District
Rick Olsen, Soil Conservation Service
Mike Claffey, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Virginia Motoyama, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Karen Hamilton, Environmental Protection Agency
Keith Rose, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Bob Norman, US Bureau of Reclamation
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APPEND83C B
. THE. PLANIVING PROCESS
The Eagle fiiver Watershed Plan (formerly the Eagle River Management Plan) vvas initiated by .
local governments after protection of the Eagle River was identified as a top community concern
through town and County. master planning forums and surveys. The perception among local
citizens and community leaders was that the IEagle River is a tremendous asset that had been
overlooked,or degraded in ;terms of vvater quality, q.uantity; ad'}acent land.use impacts., aesthetic
quality, recreation and habitat values. Eagle County, Gypsum, Eagle; Avon, Minturn, Red Cliff,
Vail, CDOVV, BLM and USFS jointly applied for and receiver+ a grant of professional planning
assistance from the National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program
which served as a catalyst for the planning effort to begin.
Other key events include:
# The ERVVP officially kicked off in January 1994 with a meetin.g of
representatives from the towns in the watershed, local representatives of
state and federal agencies, regional representatives., special interest groups
and citizens.
The group continued to meet monthly through May 1994with
membership growing to include more interested citizens and agencies.
In order to develop the plan, several goals for the planning process where
established:
, 1. Examine present environmental, social and economic issues of the
Eagle River VVatershed.
2. Establish common citizen, inter-agency and inter-governmental
goals. -
3. Determine public interests, concerns and desired future condition of
the Eagle River V1/atershed.
. 4. Examine current management and regulatory tools and compare to
. the issues, concerns and desired future condition. .
5. Develop a plan that can used.be as a guideline by all involved
agencies and governments and accepted by the public that includes recommended regulatory, policy and incentive tools. # June through October 1994, five sub-committees met to discuss their
assigned Yopics - wildlife, water quantity, water quality, land use and
recreation.
* During that same period, additional public input was pursued vvith a
mailed questionnaire and two public meetings (summary of comments
received available from Eagle County Planning Division).
# Using this information and the draft chapters the subcommittees
compiled, the committee met to review a rough draft in November and
December. -
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The first official draft for public review was released in January, 1995.
Public meetings were held during the months of February and fVtarch,
1995 in each Town during Planing Commission and Town Council meetings
and at the County Planning Commission and County Commissioner meetings.
Additionally, an at-large public meeting was held in Edwards.
* Rewrite of the draft plan was begun in April by the "Committee" and was
assigned to the Editing Sub-Committee to complete.
The Final Draft of the plan was released fon public review on August 8,
1995. .
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APPEEVD9% C
OTf~~R WATER PLANNING AND ADVOCACY EFFOFi°T'S .
Eaale River Assemblv: In 1993, a consortium of fronY range and Eagle CounYy major water righYS holders and
water providers convened Yo discuss common problems and solutions to water supply challenges. In 1994, 4he
Assembly issued a draft reporY focused on resolving trans-basin and in-basin water supply issues and how to solve
current deficits and mee4 future demand. The Eagle River Management Plan chapter on water quantity includes
some of 4he fac4ual flow and consumption data abouY the Eagle River waYer supply situation from thaY Eagle River
. Assembly report. The primary difference between the Eagle River Assembly and the Eagle River Management. Plan
is that the former is focused on water quantity an.d quality issues and the latter euamines land use, wildlife tiabitat
.and recreation issues, as well as water quality and quantity. .
1995 contact person: Chris Treese
• Colorado River Water Conservation District
, PO Box 1120 .
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 (970) 945-8522
PVorthwest Colorado Council of Governments (iVWCCOG) 208 Plan UpdaYe• NWCCOG is the designated regional
water quality planning agency for Eagle, Grand, Jackson, Pitkin, Routt and Summit counties. NWCCOG is using the
Eagfe River Management Plan as Yhe basis for developing the NWCCOG Eagle River watershed portion (specifiically
the non-point polluYion source portion) of the regional water quality plan known as the 208 Planl. The 208 Plan is
required by section 208 of the Federal Clean Water Act and is used for wastewater ireatment plant site planning,
local and fiederal water permitting issues, and directing efforts to improved water quality in the region.
1995 contact person: Robert Ray
IVorthwest Colorado Council of Governments
PO Box 2308
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 468-7050
NWCCOG Water Qualitv and QuantitvlQQl Proqram• As part of IVWCCOG, the QQ program specifically works to
protect local governmental authority to impose conditions on water diversion structures. QQ identifies; studies and
helps resolve regional water issues. QQ provides advocacy on behalf of west slope water, users quantity and
quaiity.positions to the state legislature.
1995 contact person: Kevin Lindahl . NWCCOG/Lindahl & Associates
PO Box 2100 .
Eagle, CO 81631
Colorado River Headwaters Forum ICRHFI• CRHF is a forum sponsored by the NWCCOG QQ program. CRHF was
established to facilitate discussion of Colorado River headwater issues. The Group is composed of inYerested
stakeholders from the region and meets on a quarterly basis to share information, data and views concerning water
quality and quanti.ty issues.
1995 contact person: Kevin Lindahl .
NWCCOG/Lindahl & Associates
PO Box 2100
Eagle, CO 81631
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APPENDIX D GLOSSARY
Sources of these definitions vary but in all cases the definitions are intended to be
understandable to the lay-person rather than experts in the particular topic. For expanded
definitions re/ated to comp/ex subjects such as State of Co%rado water law and federal
wetlands, please refer to the appropriate state or federal legislation or pertinent sources listed in
the Referen.ces appendix. .
Acre-Foot - -
The volume of water required to cover one acre of land to a depth of one foot. An acre foot is equal to
approximately 325,825 gailons.. For example, the Nottingham. Lake near Avon holds approximately 100 acre-feet
of water. .
Adjacent To -
Meaning land that shares a property boundary with the river or a tributary or includes said water feature within its
boundaries, at the time of ERWP adoption/endorsement.
Aquatic Habitat - Habitat available for use by fish and other aquatic species. The area of usable habitat in a stream typically
increases as stream flow increases, except when stream. flow is very high and water velocity is greater than
desirable.
Augmentation -
A means to allow diversion of water by a junior water right when this junior right would otherwise be out-of-priority and unable to divert water. An augmentation plan typically replaces (or augments) the amount of
water consumed by a junior water right with water from a reservoir, or with water previously used for another
purpose such as irrigation. By replacing the amount of water consumeci, the amount of water available to senior
downstream water rights is not diminished. In the Eagle River Watershed, augmentation is most commonly filed
for from Green Mountain Reservoir in the Blue River watershed in Summit County: See C.R.S. 37-92-103 for
definition of augmentation plan under state statute.
Baseflow -
The period of the year in which stream flow in rivers and streams is the lowest, typically from August through
April. During this period, stream flow primarily results from ground water that is discharged, to stream and rivers.
Build-out Conditions - The population that is projected to occur with complete development assuming a development density comparable
to existing conditions on all planned and platted sites. Actual build-out could vary significantly, depending upon
market conditions and land use approvals. Carrying Capacity-
The amount and type of use an area can accommodate without altering either the environment or the user's
experience beyond a degree of change deemed acceptable by the management objective. (see References for
carrying capacity/limits of acceptable change literature)
Cubic Foot per Second or cfs -
A rate of stream flow equal to one cubic foot of water (7.5 gallons) every second. One cfs flowing for one day.
results in a volume of water equal to approximately two acre feet. The Eagle River near Gypsum typically flows
about 100 to 200 cfs during the low flow winter months. During peak snowmelt the flow of the river near
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Gypsum oftert exceeds 3,000cfs. The flow of Gore Creek at Vail is usually about 10 to 15 cfs during the winter
mon4hs. Peak snowmel4 sYream flow of Gore Creek is often 900 cfs or grea4er.
Consump4ide Wa4e7 Use -
Tha4 amount of vvater that is actually consumed by a given waYer use (a hay cr.op? and does not return Yo the
stream.
Deple4ion -
The use of water in a manner which makes iY no longer available'4o oYher users in the same.system. For example,
• immedia4ely below a. municipal diee'rsion headgate, the stream depletion is equal tio the amount of water diverted.
Downstream of reYurn flow from a municipal wastewaYer 4reatmenY planY, the depletion is egual Yo the amount of
water acYually consumed by the municipal us°, 4haY is noY reYUrned Yo the steam. .
Domes4ic WateP QJse -
Water used fior household purposes, and for lawn and garden irrigation in residential areas. Erosive Soils-
Local soils prone to slow permeability, rapid surface runoff and minimal vegetative cover due to soil characteristics
(soil type example: Pierre shale, iViobrara formation and Benton shale. Ground !R/a4er -
Water sources found.below the surface of the earth '
Ins4ream Floenr -
The amount of stream flow in a stream or river that is recommended to maintain natural resource values such as
fish habitat, recreation or water quality. .
In-Basin Water Diversion -
The diversion of water from the Eagle River Basin for use within the Eagle River watershed.
Ins4ream Flow Wa4er S4andards -
A minimum flow standard established by the Colorado Water Conservation Board in consultation with the Division
of Wildlife, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, and/or agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and
Department of the Interior that is. intended to preserve the natural environment to a reasonable degree. (CRS .
37-92-102(3)).
Non-Poin4 Source Pollution - A source of pollution that has a diffuse origin and entrance point to the 'stream. For example, sediment erosion
from a construction site or oil and grease washing off roads in a thunderstorm. In contrast, if water from diffuse
sources is collected in a pipe and the pipe enters the river,. it is a Point Source discharge. Rlon-S4ruc4ural S4ra4egy - ,
A water supply strategy, such as conservation, that does not involve the construction of a dam,. reservoir or
diversion facility. Optimum Gns4ream Flova -
A flow amount which protects an instream flow value such as fish habitat, recreation, aesthetics, or water quality.
Poin4 Source Pollu4ion -
Pollution ihat comes from a discreet or specified source such as industrial or municipal vvastewater discharge.
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Raw Water -
Untreated surface or ground water.
Return Flow - Water returned to the stream after being diverted and used for some "beneficial" use such as irrigation or domestic
purposes. . Usually return flows occur downstream of the point of divers-ion.
Riparian -
The banks and adjacent vegetation influenced by the high water table. Plant types associated with riparian zone
include but are not limited to cottonwoods, willows; alders, aspens, and chokecheny. The presence or absence of
these plants. does not always indicate a riparian community. Past land tise practices may have degradedl the
vegetation to the point where it does not appear *.o have riparian characteristics but 6ecause of the high water
table in the area a change in the land use can quickly restore the riparian community. Conversely, a fevv
characteristic plants may not indicate a true riparian community. For this reason on-site analysis is needed to help
make this determination. The agencies available to make these inspections include Colorado Division of Wildlife,
Soil Conservation Service, Corps of Engineers, Eagle County Environmental Health and other town.or County staff
with appropriate training. Challenges to the on-site studies should be based on scientific analysis from expert
sources: This definition of riparian was comprehensively compiled from CDOW, SCS, USFS, USAC, Colorado State
University Range Science Department and Colorado Riparian Association definitions of riparian zone.
Sensitive Areas or Lands - ~
Land or water areas that are sensitive because they could be irretrievably damaged or lost.if they are not
protected. Wetlands, riparian areas and-steep hillsides are examples of sensitive lands that typically do not
respond or recover well from disturbance, whether it be a single occurrence or collective.
Shoshone Call/Demand -
The water demand associa.ted with the Shoshone Hydroelectric Facility c?n the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon.
This is a senior water right that frequently limits upstream diversions in the Eagle River Basin.
Surface Water.-
Sources of water such as lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and streams found on the earth's surface.
Takings -
Denial of all reasonable use of property, which is further defined by several U.S. and Colorado court cases.
Trans-6asin Diveision (or Out=of-Basin Diversion) - . •
. The diversion of water from the Eagle River Basin for use at locations outside of the Eagle River watershed.
Watershed -
A geographic area in which all water drains to a common point or outlet such as a larger stream or river, a lake, an
underlying aquifer, an estuary, or an ocean. A watershed is also referred to as a drainage basin. WatershPds exist
in a variety of shapes and sizes which result from the influence of climate, rock and soil types.
Water Right -
, The legal right to use a specified amount of water. Water rights in Colorado are administered according to priority
(first in time, first in right). An absolute water right is a right that has been historically applied to a beneiicial use.
A conditional water right is a right that has not yet been developed or used, but that retains its historical priority.
Conditional rights are usually associated with water projects that require years of planning and construction (see
also C.R.S. 37-92-103161). According to C.R.S. 37-92-1031121, a water right means a right to use in accordance
with its priority, a certain portion of the waters of the state by reason of the appropriation of the same.
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^We4" Fft/a4eP - '
An informal expression that means someone may own authorized water rights (°paper waYer") but because the
water supply is over-appropriated or the water source is inadequate, 2he actual water may noY be available.
We4lands -
Per 33 C.F.R.ParY328.3(b); C.F.R.5230.31t11986, wetlands are "4hose areas 4ha4 are inunda4ed or sa4uraYed by
surfiace of ground water at a frequency and duraYion sufficienY Yo support, and that under normal circumstances do
supporY, a prevalence ofi vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands. generally
include swamps, marshes, bogs and similar areas°. This is the current definition used by the U.S: Army Corps of
Engineers.
We4lands RNi4iga4ion and Banking - Per federal wetlands regulations,.if wetlands are disturbed or destroyed, an equal amount of wetland acres must be
enhanced, restored or created, generally in the same wa4ershed. Banking, where permitted by policy, allows
purchase of wetland "creditsp YhaY are used to fund targeY weYland restoration projects Yhat may or may noY be in
the same watershed. r
LISY OF ACFiONVMS
EPA UniYed States Environmental Protection Agency
USFWS - United States Fish and Wildlife Service . BLM Bureau of Land Management
USFS United States Forest Service
CDOW/DOW Colorado Division of Wildlife '
CDOH Colorado Department of Health
CWQCD Colorado Water Quality Control Division
iVRCS iVatural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service) .
USACOE United States Army Corps of Engineers
ERA Eagle River Assembly
CWCB Colorado Water Conservation BoarcJ
DWR State of Colorado Department of iVatural Resources, Div.of Water Resources
fVWCCOG fVorthwest Colorado Council of Governments
BMP's Best Management Practices
CDOT Colorado Department of Transportation
LAC Limits of Acceptable Change
, WW`TF NUastewater Treatment FaciJity (or plant) UFVCSD Upper Eagle Valley Consolidated Sanitatibn District
CONVERSIORI TABLE
1 acre foot of water = 43,560 cubic teet or 325,581 gallons 1 cubic foot per second (cfs) = 450.0 gallons per minute
= 646,320.0 gallons per day
= 1.983 acre feet per 24 hours
= 59.5 acre feet for 30 days
= 724.0 acre feet per year
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APPENDIX E STUDIES SPECIFIC TO THE EAGLE RIVER WATERSHED
WATER QUANTITY AND QUALITY:
Eagle River Assembly, Overview of Eaale River Water Basin Issues - Phase I Renort, 1994.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Unper Eaule Vallev Nonooint Source Assessment,and Control Plan, Volume
I: Assessment of Nonooint Sources, 1980 .
Colorado Water Cflnservation Board and Triad, Gore Creek Hvdroloov Report, 1975
Colorado Water Conservation Board and Triad, Gore Creek Floodolain Information, 1975
Colorado Water Conservation Board and Triad, Gore Creek Floodplain Amendment, 1978
Colorado Water Conservation Board and Triad, .Gore Creek 500 Year Recurrence Interval Floodolain, 1976
Colorado Water Conservation Board and Triad, Gore Creek-Potential Flood Damaae and Imarovement
Recommendations, 1975
Blatchly et al, Gore Creek Vallev Water Resources Studv, 1975
Gore Creek Valley Water Authority Committee, Preliminarv Plannin4 and Feasibilitv Studv: Reuse of Municipal
Waste Water Effluent, 1978
Northwest Colorado Council of Governments, Vail NonPoint Source WaYer Qualitv Manaaement Proaram Part I:
Proiect Results, 1992 .
Gore Creek Valley Water Authority Committee et al, Gilman Mine Water Resource Studv, 1978
U.S. Forest Service, Water Qualitv Consideration for HiQhwav Planninq And Construction: I-70 - Vail Pass,
Colorado, 1978
Colorado Department of Transportation et al, I-70 in a Mountain Environment. Vail Pass, Colorado, 1987
Mears, Rapid Mass-Wastin4 Processes: Vail, C0, 1977
Davis, Vail/Beaver Creek Winter Qualitv Research, 1980-1981
Northwest Colorado Council of Governments, Areawide Water Qualitv IVlanaQement Plan for Eacale, Grand
Jackson. Pitkin, Routt and Summit Counties, Colorado, 1989
Northwesi Colorado Council of Governments and Town of Vail, Draft Vail Nonpoint Source Water Qualitv
Manapement Plan, 1995
Colorado Water Conservation Board and U.S. Depart ment of Agriculture, Water and Related Land Resources ,
Colorado River Basin in Colorado, 1965 (includes information about Eagle River Watershed)
Schmueser Gordon Meyer, Eaale Sanitation District Wastewater Master Ptan, 1994 91
Northvvest Colorado Council of Governments, Areawide Water Qualitv Manaaement Plan for Ea41e, Grand.
Jackson, Pitkin, Rou4t and Summit Counties. Colorado, 1989
Tovvn of Vail, Vail Nonvoint Source Water Qualitv ManaaemenY Plan, 1995 .
Colorado Water Conserva4ion Board and U.S. Department of Agriculture, Water and Related Land Resources
Colorado River Basin in Colorado, 1965
WBLDL9FE: . '
Colorado Division of V1/ildlife, Annual ReQOrt on the Biolosaical AssessmenY of the Eaale River Suoerfund Site, Eagle
County, Colorado, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995) " Colorado Division of VVildlife, Eaqle River Fish Shockinq Results, 1991, 1992, 1992, 1993, 1994 1995 (shockings
' prior 40 1991 and for other watershed drainages- see CDOW) _
Dames & Moore, Shockina Survev, Tasa4in4 and PoQUlation Movement Studv, 1.986
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Gore Creek Fish Shockina Results, 1985 and 1992
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Fishin4 Creel Census at NottinQham Lake and Wilmor Lake, 1985
Inter-Fluve, Inc., Fish Habitat Enhancement Plan for Portions of Gore Creek within the Town of Vail, 1985
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Colorado State Universitv and Morrison, Elk Studies. Minturn Area, 1986-1990
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Elk Studv, Adam's Rib Recreation Area
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Elk Studv, Beaver Creek, 1995 - ongoing
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Schneider and Brown, Movements and Habitat Use bv Sa4e Grouse in Eaale Countv,
1991
Colorado Division of Wildlife and Anderson, Lvnx Survev of Vail Area, 1991
Colorado Divisiori of. Wildlife and Tom Andrews, LYnx Survev of Vail, Adams Rib, Burnt Mountain, 1992 •
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Bat Inven2orv at Gilman Mines, 1994-ongoing
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Schoep and Srubbs, Biqhorn Sheea, Habitat, Movements and Pooulation Gore RanQe
Eacale Countv, 1990-1991
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Hess, Terrall and Hoover, Holv Cross Wilderness Biahorn Sheeo Reintroduction Studv,
1992-1993
Colorado Division of.Wildlife,. Colorado Wildlife Imaact Model FishinQ in Eaale Countv, 1989
S.M.Stoller Corporation, Ecological InvestiQations and ProQOSed Mitiaation Plan Adam's Rib Recreational Area and
Adam's Rib Ranch, 1995 (several other studies specific to Adam's Rib proposed development have been produced,
contact Adam's Rib or Eagle County) . '
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RECREATION AND LAND USE: Town of Red Cliff Draft Master Plan, 1995
Town of Minturn Communitv Plan, 1994
Minturn Parks and Recreation Plan, 1992
Town of Avon Comorehensive Plan, 1990 .
Town of-Avon Recreation Master Plan, 1992
Town of Eaale Master Plan, 1985
Town of Gvpsum Master Plan, 1995
Environmental Strateoic Plan, Vail, Colorado, 1994 Town of Vail Land Use Plan
Town of Vail Recreational Trails Master Plan Report, 1999 '
Town of Vail Comnrehensive Ooen Lands Plan, 1994
The Eagle County Recreation Task Force, Rosall Remmen Cares and Winstin, Parks and Recreation in Eaale Countv,
An Action Plan, 1988
Easile Countv Trails Plan, 1993
Easale Countv Oqen Saace Plan, 1979
Easale Countv Master Plan, 1982
Draft Eaule Countv Master Plan, 1994
Eaqle Countv Plannina Survev, 1993 - ,
Wolcott Area Communitv Plan, 1992
Ea41e Countv Airport Sub-Area Master Plan, 1986 '
Edwards Sub-Area Master Plan, 1985
Bureau of Land Management, EaQle River Recreation Mana4ement Area, Mana4ement Plan and Environmental
Assessment, 1992
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Bureau of Land Management, Record of Decision and Resource Mana4ement Plan Glenwood Sprinas Resource
Area, 1988 ~
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. Soil Survev of Aspen-Gvpsum Area Colorado, 1992
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U.S. ForesY Service, Land and Resource Manaaement Plan White River iVaYional Fores4, 1990 U.S. ForesY Service, Final Environmental ImoacY StaYement WhiYe River National Forest, 1984
U.S. Forest Service, Holy Cross Ranger DisYricY, Environmental Assessment: Vail Ski Area Exnansion, 1986
U.S. Depar4ment of Transpor4aYion, Federal Flighway Administration, Colorado Department of TransportaYion, I-
70/Main Interchanae Imarovements Environmental Assessment, 1987
Colorado Division ofi WiIdlife, Colorado Mammal Distribution Latilona Studv, 1982. Colorado State Trails Program, State Trails fVlaster Plan. .
1993 lincludes Eagle County?
Energy and Resource Consultants, Inc., Economic Assessment o# Damaae Related to the Eaale Mine Facilitv, 1985
Knight and Hammock, Earlv Davs on the Ea41e, 1965
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APPENDIX F
REFERENCES
(and other pertinent resource materials/aiso See ust of Studies Specific to Watersned)
Water Quality and Quantity:
Calow & Petty, The Rivers Handbook: Hvdroloaical and Ecoloaical Princinles, 1992.
Colorado Division of Water Resources, Biblioaraphv, 1991 . .
Colorado Forum, UQOer Colorado Rivee Basin and Colorado V1/ater Interests, 1982 - Corbridge, Special Water Districts - Challenae for the Future, 1983
Getches, Water Law in a Nutshell, 1984 Soil Conservation Service, Water Qualitv Field Guide, 1988.
University of Colorado, Controllina Water Use - Unfinished Business of Qualitv
U.S Environmental Protection Agency Publications: Clean Water in Your Watershed: A Citizens Guide to Watershed
Protection, 1993; A Review of Ecoloqical Assessment Case Studies from a Risk Assessment Perspective, 1993;
Resource Guide for Small Drinkina Water Svstems, 1989; Residential Water Conservation, An Annotated
BiblioqraQhv, 1980; Local FinancinQ for Wellhead Protection, 1989; Wellhead Protection. A Decision NYaker's
Guide, 1987; Wellhead Protection Procarams: Tools for Local Governrraents, 1989; Septic Svstems and Ground
Water Protection, 1986; The Clean Water Act - A Primer, 1992; Manaqing Groundwater Qualitv and Quantitv in
the Western States, 1992; MonitorinQ Guidelines to Evaluate Effects of Forestrv Activities, 1991; Whv Do.
Wellhead Protection? 199 1; (Several other pertinent publications are available from the EPA).
U.S. Geological Survey et al, Water Transfer Process. Volume 1
U.S. Geological Survey, Ground Water - An Undervalued Resource
Vranesh, Colorado Citizens Water Law_Handbook, "Colorado Water: the next 100
ev ars", .1989
Young, Undersfandin4 Water Ri.Qhts and Conflicts ~
Wildife: .
Colorado Division of Wildlife, 1991 Annual Report to the Peoole of Colorado , 1992
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Colorado Mammal Distribution Latilong Studv. 1982
Dynesius and Nilsson, Science. Excerpt from the Rocky Mountain News, November 20; 1994.
Hunter, Better Trout Habitat: A Guide to Stream Restoration and Manaqement, 1990.
Stoddart and Smith, Ran4e Manaaement, 1995
Thomas and Toweill, Elk-of North America: Ecoloav and ManaQement, 1982
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Walmo, Mule and Blacktail Deer of iVorch America, 1981
Recvea4ion:
APA Colorado and SYrugar, Ou4door Resources Trainina Program fWanual, 1995
Colorado River Outfitters AssociaYion, CROA Newsletter - November 1994, Volume 2 Issue 1
Colorado State Parks, Colorado Greenwav Plannina Guide , 1994
Colorado SYate Trails Program, State Trails Master Plan, 1993 U.S. Department of Agricul4ure, Forest Service, The Limits o# AccenYable Chanae Svstem for Wilderness Plannina,
1985
U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Arkansas River RecreaYion Nianaaement Plan and
Environmental Analvsis, 1988
U.S. DepartmenY of Interior, National Park Service, Ins4ream Flows #or Recreation: A Handbook on Conceots and
Research MeYhods, 1993 Yampa Valley Alliance, 1992. Yampa Vallev Trails and. Recreation Conceatual Plan and Aopendix Fiiparian and Wetland: Castelle eY al, Wetland Buffers: Use and Effectiveness, 1992
U.S. Forest Service Publications: Intearated Riparian Evaluation Guide Intermountain Reaion, 1992; Function and
Desicin for Protection and Enhancement of Water Resources, Riparian Forest Buffers, 1991
U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management Publications: Riparian Area ManaQement Procedures for
Site Inventorv, 1992; RiQarian Area Manaqement Process for Assessinq Proaer Functioninq Condition, 1993; .
RiQarian Area Manaaement Inventorv and Monitorin4 of Riparian Areas, 1989; RiQarian Area PVlanaaement Grazina
Manaqement in RiQarian Areas, 1989; Riparian Area ManaQement Greenline RiQarian - Wetland Monitorinq, 1993;
RiQarian Area Manaqement The Use of Aerial PhotoqraQhv to Inventorv and Monitor of Rir)arian Areas, 1987;
Riparian Area Manaqement A Selected Annotated Biblio4raphv of Rioarian Area Ntanaaement, 1987; Riparian
Communities An Annotated Biblio4raphv 'of Ecosvstem and Mariaaement ToQics with Emphasis on the ' Intermountain West, 1990; Riparian-Wetland Initiative for the 1990's; 1991;
Cows, Creeks and Cooperation, 1990;
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Publications: Cooper, et al, Advanced Identification of Wetlands in the Citv
of Boulder ComDrehensive Planning Area, 1988; A Citizen's Handbook for Wetland Protection in Yhe Rockv
Mountain and iVorthern Great Plains ReQions, 1989; America's Wetlands - Our Vital Link Between Land and Water,
1988; Manaain4 Chan4e - Livestock Grazin4 on Western Riparian Areas, 1993;
River Systems and Multi-Objec4ive Management: .
Association of Flood Plain iWanagers, Multi-Obiective River Corridor Plannin4, 1989
Bureau of Land ManaQement Power of Partnershios, Kitchell and Krayaenbrink, 1992
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City of Grand Junction et al, A Multi-Disciolinarv Aaoroach to Waterfront Redevelopment and Design A Case
Studv of the Colorado Riverfront, Grand Junction, Colorado, 1988
City of Evanston, Uinta County, National Park Service, The Bear River Proiect Master Plan, Evanston, Wvomino,
1992
Colorado Water Quality Forum, Colorado Watershed Protection Aonroach, 1994
Muller and Zwaneveld, Arkansas River Water Needs Assessment Process, 1993
National Park Service, Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program Publications: How Greenwavs Work - A
Handbook on Ecoloav, 1993; Riverwork Book, 1988; Multi-obiective Flaod Mitiaation Plan, Vermillion River Basin
South Dakota 1994; Economic Benefits of Protectina Rivers. Trails and Greenwav Corridors• a Resource Book,
1989; A Multi-Obiective Plannin4 Process for Miti4atin4 Natural Hazard5, 1994; A Casebook in Mana4ina Rivers for
Multiale Uses, 1991
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water The Watershed Aaproach Annual Reoort 1992
Land Use Policy and Growth: .
Bruns et al, The Fifth International Svmposium on Societv and Resource Mananement, 1994
Co.lorado Chapter of Americah Planning Association; The Colorado Land Planninq and Develoament Law Book,
1993
Dealina with Chan4e in the Connecticut River Vallev: A DesiQn Manual for Conservation and Development,
Massachusetts Department for Environment and Management, Lincoln Institute of Land Polic.y and the
Environmental Law Foundation, June 1989.
Talmey-Drake, Colorado Looks at Growth - Northwest Reqion, 1995 '
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APPENDBX G
POTENTML FvNDsNG SoURCES
as of 1995 .
SYATE OR REGIONAL GObERNRNERlT PROGRARNS AND ELIGIBLE ACTBVETtES RNonetaPy GPants:
Golorado DeoarYmenY of Transoortation/ISTEA Enhancement Program: including buc not limited to Pedestrian and.
Bicycle Trails, Scenic. Beau4ification, Nii4igaYion of NVater Pollution Due Yo Highway Runoff, Histoeic Preservatibn
incl. abandoned rail corridors. , . -
Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor RecreaYion/Colorado Greenway Project: Recreational Trails.
Colorado Division o# Parks and Outdoor Recreation: Acquisition of Land, waters or development ofi outdoor ~
recreation facilities.
Colorado Division of Wildlife/Fishing is Fun: Fishing Oriented Projects such as parking lots, paths, habitat
improvements, easemenYS, etc. '
Colorado Division of Wildlife/Watchable Wildlife: Interpretive displays, paths, equipment that facilitates viewing
and appreciation of wildlife
State Historical Societv of Colorado/State Historical Fund: Acquisition and development of historic properties,
education, survey and planning
Colorado Deoartment of Local Affairs/Colorado Initiatives: Technical Assistance of up to $5000 for community
developmenY projects. Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund: Funds for open space, wildlife, parks, recreation, education and planning.
State Enerqv Imoact Assistance Proaram• compensate for energy industry/mining impacts, trails have been
funded.
. Colo'rado State Forest/Forest Stewardship Incehtive Prograrn: Funding for riparian and wetland improvement,
fisheries habitat and wildlife enhancement.
04her Sta4e Resources:
State of Colorado Universitv Proarams• Colorado State Extension Service, Colorado School of Mines, DU Colorado
Center tor Community Development at DU, DU Graduate School of Architecture and Planning, DU Graduate
School of Public Affairs, CU Boulder iVatural Resources Law Center, CU Boulder Center for American West, all
have technical assistance/intern programs that may be interested in watershed related projects
Colorado Department of fVatural Resources
Colorado Deparement of Public Health and Environmental Quality
Colorado Department of Health
Colorado Department of Transportation
PVorthwes4 Colorado Council of Governments
Colorado Public Utilities Commission
Colorado Scenic and Historic Bvwav Commission
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PRIVATE FOUNDATIUNS AND ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES: '
Monetary Grants
EI Pomar Foundation: Open to All Proposals
Frost Foundation: Development of Environmental and Educational programs
Gates Foundation: Supports conservation and outdoor recreation, parks and traiJs
Johnson Foundation: Supports education, youth, community ptojects
Kresae Foundation: Capital Projects for construction or purchase of real estate, equipment
Morrison Trust: Parks and Recreation construction .
REI Environmental Grants: Preservation education
Boettcher Foundation: Capital projects or acquisition
Adolf Coors Foundation: Capital projects or acquisition
Quick Foundation: Conservation, Public Recreation, Education, Historic Preservation
Amoco Foundation: Community Involvement programs.
Anchutz Familv Foundation: Community Cooperation programs
Arco Foundation: Environmental education and wildlife conservation
Cvarus Amax: Environmental Affairs
Wal-Mart Foundation: Environmental Affairs, Historic Preservation
Chevron Corooration: Environment and Conservation Education, Habitat Preservation
. Other Private Funding, Technical Assistance or Information Resources:
The Nature Conservancv, Trust for Public Lands, Colorado Open Lands, Colorado Coalition of Land TruSts
American Farmland Trust. National Land Trust Alliance/Open Space Preservation Assistance: Not grant rrraking
entities but may provide assistance in acquisitions of open space and conservation easements. May make
emergency purchases of threatened open space or habitat on behalf of local governments/non-profits vwith
reimbursement terms.
Colorado Trout Unlimited/Stream Improvement: Restructuring Streams, bank stabilization, erosion control and
revegetation on public lands
Colorado Parks and Recreation Association Foundation/Tree Planting Program: Tree planting in parks or other
public areas maintained by a public agency
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Volun4eers IFor Outdoor Colorado or Colorado Mountain Club: Prodide dolunteers for trail construction; maineain,
dvildlife habita2 improvement, 4ree planYing, riverway and riparian habitat restoration, boardwalk consYrucYion.
Duc6cs Unlimited RAarsh Proaram: ProYecY and enhance wraYerfowl habi4a4
Local Volun4eer Oraanizations, You4h Grouos or Foundations
Colorado Center for Enviroeomental Management Colorado Wildlifie Federation • Public Service Company of Colorado _ Colorado Environmental Coalition ' Colorado HisYorical Socie4y Colorado/Eagle County Cattlemen's Association
Colorado VNoolgrowrers AssociaYion
Colorado Railroad Association
Colorado Niining Association
Colorado ,4ssociation/Local Association of Homebuilders,
Colorado/Local Board of Realtors
Colorado Trail Foundation .
Colorado Parlcs and Recreation Association
Colorado CounYies, Inc.
Colorado Municipal League ' .
Western Slope Club 20 • .
American Association of Fundraising Councils
CommuniYy Resource Center (Colorado Grants Guide and Colorado Funding Report)
National Guide Yo Funding fior Environmental and Animal Welfare
iVational Civic League
The Conservation Fund and American Greenways Program
Rails to Tcails Conservancy
American NVildlands
The Audubon Society
National Recreation and Park Association
American Rivers American Fisheries Society
American RecreaYion Coalition
American Water Resources Association
Interstate Council on Water Policy
The Issak Walton League of America River IVetwork
River Watch iVetwork
Soil and Water Conservation Society •
RlaYional Association of SYate Floodplain, V1/etlands and River Conservation Programs '
FEDERAL GONERRIMENT PROGRARAS AfMD EL9GVBLE ACYBb9T0ES: Rflone4ary Cran4s or Technical Assis4ance 6iesources:
U.S. Forest Service. U.S. Bureau of Land Manaaement and fVational Park Service/Challenge-CosY Share Prograrns:
Trails, outdoor recreation faciliYies, conservation of recreaYional, naYural and cultural resources
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U.S. Environmental Protection Aoencv Funds: Under Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, several types
of funds available for water quality, planning, wetlands, studies, community outreach
U.S. Deoartment of Agriculture: Programs include Rural Clean Water Program, Soil and Water Conservation
Program; Conservation Reserve Program to remove highly erodible land from cultivation, Cooperative River Basin
Program, Urban and Community Forestry Program, Plant Materials for Conservation, Soil Surveys, Emergency
Conservation Program, Emergency Wetland and Wetlands Reserve Program including purchase of wetlands
easements from landowners, Water Banlc Program, River Basin Surveys and Investigations, Watershed Frotection
and Flood Prevention, FmHA Loans for flood prevention, irrigation, drainage, water quality management,
sedimentati.on control, fish, and wildlife development. -
National Park Service/Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program: professional assistanre to create
community based conservation action for greenways, trails and river corridors
The following agencies may also be able provide funds and assistance for Eagle River Watershed Plan -
implementation:
Federal Emergency Management Association
Federal Highway Administration
Federal Transit Administration
Interstate Commerce Commission Office of Public Assistance
National Biological Service
Small Business Administration
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Geological Survey
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APPEIVDBX H .
RELATED REGU~ATI0NS
FEDEdiAI REGULAT00NS:
Wa4iona0 Endironmen4al Policy Ac4 0f 1969 - mandaYes assessmen4 of environmental impact of any proposed
federal action on lands or vvaters ofi 4he U.S. .
Clean Wa4er c4c4 ofi 9977 - The objective is Yo resYore and mainYain Yhe chemical, physical. and biological integriYy
of US waters including wetlands. The act- mandates a varieYy ofi water quality and wetland protection programs.
Endangered Species Ac4 0f 1973
Rider and Har6or Ac4 of 9 899
Fish and lWildlife Coordina4ion Ac4, 9977
FEDERAL ACENCIES !fllBTH ADiifllNISTRAYlVE RESPORISIBILITV FOFi WATERSHED PROGRAMS:
US Environmen4al PPO4ec4ion Agency adminis4ers.the following regula4ory programs:
The EPA administers educational and regulatory programs designed to protect the environment and implement
environmental laws. Programs include: pollution discharge permits e.g. wastewater, pesticide procedures, water
quality planning and management through the non-point source, clean takes, water quality standards and coastal
zone programs, sole source aquifer protection, wetlands permits (with US Army Corps), hazardous wastes,
monitoring, surveillance and research, drinking water standards, preparation of environmental assessments,
technical assistance and overall regulatory and standards enforcement.
US ,4rmy Corps of Engineers:
Oversees construction and operation of large flood control and public water supply reservoirs and conducts water
- quality monitoring on lakes within it's jurisdiction.
Cooperatively administers and enforces 404 Permits for wetlands dredge and fill with the U.S. EPA and U.S. Fisti
and Wildlife,. Regulates in lake and.shoreline development including rivers.
US Bureau og Fieclama4ion:
Administers, construcYS, oversees water supply discharge and facilities in wesYern states
US Department of 4he ln4erior, Fish and Wildlife Service: Enforcement of federal game and fish laws
Cooperative administration of national wetlands program with U.S. EPA and Army Corps.of Engineers
US Depae4men4 0f 4he 9nterior, Bureau of Land Mianagemen4:
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Oversight, management and monitoring of natural resources on federal BLM lands. Uses include tivestock grazing,
mineral extraction, recreation and game management.
Federal Emergency Management Agency:
Administers the National Flood Insurance Program in addition to other disaster prevention and relief programs
US Department of Agriculture:
The USDA administers the following programs that may be applicable to the Eagle River Watershed: Small Watershed Program, Resource Conservation and Development Program; Natural Resources Conservation Service •
(Soil Conservation Service) for mapping, survey and analysis, Conservation Reserve Program 3o remove highly
erodible land or other sensitive land from cultivation,Water Quality Incentives Program, Wetlands Reserve Program
to restore drained wetlands, including purchase of wetlands easements from landowners, Cooperative River Basin
P~ram, Water Bank Program for wetlands, Forestry Incentives Program, Cooperative Extension, National Forest
System and Forest Service, State and Private Forest Stewardship Initiative, Rural Clean Water Program, Urban and
Community Forestry Program, Emergency Conservation Program, Emergency Wetland Program for purchase of
wetlands easements, Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention, FmHA Loans for flood prevention, irriflation,
drainage, water quality management, sedimentation control, fish and wildlife development.
STATE AGENCIES WIYH WATERSHED RELATED PROGRAMS AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Colorado Department of Natural Resources: Division of Water Resources;
Division of Wildlife; Colorado'Water Conservation Board; Colorado State Land Board
Colorado Department of Environmental Quality
Colorado State Parks Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Colorado Department of Transportation
Colorado Office of Emergency Management •
Northwest Colorado Council of Governments
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t7 {T d{i {t jt {i O~t Q(t 4 4 t1 O Cf A R tt R t} 'Ik {t b Atlr 4 6 da R C Q A{t Ad.
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James R. Fritze, County A4torney
10.00 - 10_15 BREAK
IaaIs - I51e15 WQRK SESSION - 1NE€KLY IiPDATE
1115 - 12o00 WoRK sEssaON - MEETiNGs~ATrENnED
12o00 - 9:30 Q..UNC9-@
1:30 - 9045 CONSENT CALENDAR
Itoms o( a routfne and non-conlrovB,siel netwa ere Placed on the conseni cslendsr lo ailaw the Board oi Cauny Cammiasiurrera W apernl b tim
and onerpy on more imporlent iiems on a lengthy ag9naa. Any Commissinnar maq request that an item ba 'REMOVED' Irom 1he coneent calender
- eMd oonslderod saeparetely. My member of Ihe puhU, maY 'REQUEST" amr item he 'REMOVEd° (fOm 1he COneen1 Agendm.
1: BILa PAY9NG
Linda Pankuch, Accoun4ing
Iinark Silverthom, controller
ACT90No Appraeal subject to revievv by the Chairman.
2. COUNTY VE'A""ERANS SERVICE OFFICER°S INONTF9LY
REPORT FOR QCTOBF-R 1995
Jack Johnsort, Veterans Service Officer
ACT90Ne Consider approval_
. EagOe Board of Coun4y Commissioners
Agenda, Novernber 13, 1995
Page 2
' Ca. E10ONtl RP4iAT BEA VrEEld IGl'lGLE NBVk119 9 ff D m7TATE OF
ISrOLLORAL/O FiND R<O6.oQqy IYIONNT/'lIN 1-81tlBO GO PRotl'tDE
HEALTH CARE SERVBCES
9(a4hleen Forinash, Health 8 Human Services Director
Sarah Schipper, Nursing Manager
ACT8ONa Consider approval.
4. MEMO OF @JNDERSTa0.NDING BE7INEEIV EAGLE COt11VTY9
STATE OF CQLOftADO AND THE E14Gl.E CO111VTY
SKATIIV(3 ASSOCBATION ARike Bradley, Buiidings & Graunds Manager r~CT00No Consider approval_
9045 - 2000 A. ONTERd'aO14ERNMEfdTAL AGi2EEMEN'f BE'T1AfEEN EAGL.E
COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO d4ND THE TOWN OF
VA99. EOR PUFtP'OSES OF CONDUCTING AN F-LECTION
Sara Fisher, Clerk and Recorder
AC40OR9: Consider approval.
B. XEROX ORDER AGREEnAE[VT AND COMPETITIVE
EQU9PN1EPlT REPLACEMEIVT ACREEMEIVT FOR XERO7C
Mark Silverthorn, Controller
ACTaON: Consider approval. '
2.00 - 2e30 1~~BL9C ~~PUT QN THE PROPOSED 1996 PROPOSED .
BUDGET
Allen Sartin, Finartce Direcfor
2:30 -3.15 COLORADO NlOl11V1°AIN C0LLEGE YEARLY UPDATE TO
THE COfVIIUIIS5IQNERS.
. Cyn4hia Heelan, CMC President
3.95_ 3e30 BREAK
3.30 - 5000 WORK SE5S90N = 1996 PROPOSED 13IJDGET
Allen Sar4in, Finance Director
TMF: NEXT AAIgEYIfdG OF THE EAGLE couNnr conqMi5SI0NERS WILL BE HeLn av HoveMsER ta, 1995
ALL QflEE71NGS vYlll. BE HEID IIV THE EAGLE COUN7Y BUILDING - 500 BROP,DdVAY, EAGLE- OR OTHEIiW15E P1o7ED_
THIS AOEPdDA IS PRaVIDC-p ppR INFOAPAATIONAL PURP03ES qNLY - ALL 7ItiqES ARE APPROXIMATE.
THE 130r4RD !AlMILE IIYI SESSIOM fYJAY CONSIDER OTHEId I7EM5 TLIAT RRE BROUGHT BEFOHr; Il'.
O(fit:c t>f the 13ciard of (.i~mmistiiu~u•~. I'.:~~~~: (.umay Iluilklinf:
(970) 32R-$60S P.O. 13iix !iti(I
Fax: (970) 328-7207 500 liixiaclw;iY
TI)I): (970) 328-8797 I::iglc, (...oluc;ulo 8 1631-0850
Nodember 9, 1995 - 97:0
~OUNTY, COLOR,A.~~
"MOARPOU"" ~ UNTY COMMISS~~~~~~
~ NOVEMBER 1 3y 1995
Q~ C¢ 4{t A C A 4 i} 4 G 4 O Q SY A II Q A A A 3 4 iE 8 8 A 4 A p 8 tr O Q G A
9.30 - 9 :45 6ONSENT CALE6VDAR
Ilmma o4a rnu0no end nontonlrovarsiel neturo aro Alacod on the coneemt qlandsr to aIlow the Baerd of Counly Cor+n*aloneea to apand ite tim
and enerpy an more impodent items on e longlhq egbnda. 11ny Commi4gronpr may requect fha4 en Ilom be °REMOVED" trom tlo mereaed wlendeP
and Consldefed tsep3121o1q. Any mom6er aP the public moy 'REQUEST' dny Nem be'REMOVED" hom Me Conaenl AgeDflOa.
3. APPL9CATBON EOR GRAfdT FOR CQNIMlJNBTY POLICIIVG
AND DONIESTBC VIOLENCE
Kim Andre, Sheriffs Ofgice
ACT0ON: Cansider appraeai.
6
0IfIC.Cl7f CIl(, lioard c?I C:minntiissir.nnrr.: I~ri~;lr (-unry Buildin~;
(970) 32$-405 Ccix NSU
Fax: (970) 328-720Y - 5011 Riciaclway
T1 )1): {970) 328 879'7 (~cintttlcN 1631-I1850
Noeernber 7, 1995 - 9:11
EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO
AGENDA
AR F IJNT'1( L4;'OnlII1fIISSION~~~
~~ETsNG DAY
NOVEMBER 14, 1995
o A~ a a a,s o 0 o n a a tr n sr a a o w a~~ a ar o a a a tr r +t e a a o 0
1:30 - 216 pe6'Bba WORK SE$$ION
Keith Mon4ag, Director, Community Development
2.15 - 2.30 pam. PLAT AND RESOLl1T1OlU SICNIIVG
Kathy Eastley, Planning Technician, Communi4y
Developmen4
2o30 _ 2a45 p.m. ZS-376-95-1/A6l. DAILY B1JS11VESS CENTER
Pau9 Clarkson, Planner, CQmmunity Development
ACTW: To Consider dwelling units in a Comnnercial GeneraE
Zone Distric4.
2o45 A 3:06 p.me ZS-362-95-EAGLE 1nPINGS F'F3QPEFtTY - COOL.EY MESA .
Pau! Glarkson, P{anner, Comnnunity Development
ACT90N: 7o consider a Con4ractvr's storage arrd auto salvage
yard.
3:06 - 3o15 P.M. BREA?K
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Agenda, November 14, 1995 .
Page a . .
3095 - 4e45 P.M. PD-337-95-S2-1CNl1DSON RAfVCH
Sid Fox, Planning Division hnanager, Communi#y
Developmen4 ACT9ON: 7o consider a Sketch plan far 26 dvdelling units on .
10.54 acxes. 4e96 - 5099 P.M. G-81-96-KN14PP R0AD VI4CATIOIV
George Roussas, County Engineer . ACToONo 7o consicler a Petition for vacation of certain roadways
namily Knapp Road N4. 1(knowra as Casteel Lane)
and Kanpp Road Na.2 (knawn as West Lake Creek
Drive_
5:45 - 6:30 p.mo BREA6S . .
6030 - 9o30 p.m_ PD4138-95-S1-ADAM°5 RIB GOLF CO11R5E PIJBLIC
HEARING
Kei#h fi/ion4ag, Director, Corr9munity Dedelopmen4
.TWE PIEXTPdEE71fdG Or T}l@ EAGLE COUMTY COAA0.AISSIONERS 1MLL BE HELQ OM AIOVERABER 20, 9BB5
ALl AAEE4IPI(iS V41LL BE HELD IN YHE EAGLE COLIPI7Y BU1LbING - 500 BROADwAY, EAGLE - OR 07HERwISE NOTEO. '
74iiS AGEPIDR IS PROl/IDED FOR IPSFORAAATIOWAL PURPOSES ONLY - ALL T1ME5 ARE APPROX[MATE.
THE BPARD WFIILE IN SESSION MAY COM5IDER 07HER I7EAA5 TMAT ARE BI20UGMT eEFORE IY.
Oflit;c nl thc lio;ir(l a) C:ornimssionerti
(971)) 128-Hri(15 ' I~(~). 13c~x IiSI?
Fax: (9'/0) 318-77.07 . ~ , i(!O Iim:itlw:tY
TDI (,)70) i'ltt 8797 H 163 1-fIH50
- .
Nodember 9, 1995 - 17:0
EAGLE COCIN'I'Y, C0L4RADO\
AMEND
AGENDA
ARD 'F UNTY'COIVIIVIISSIONERS
PLANNING MEETBNG DAY
NOVEMBER 14, 1995
1o30 - 2o0s P.M. WoRK SEssioN
6(eith Mon4ag, Director, Cammuni4y Developmen@
2.05 - 2.20 P.M. PD-100-95-AFI-13EAVER CFtEEK SUBDIVISION
AMENDED FIIVAL PLAT
Sid Fox, Planning Department
AC4MN: Consider approdal.
2.20 -2o30 P.M. P4AV' AND RESOL99T90N SIGNIIVG
Kathy Eastley, Planning 'fechnician, Comrtnunity
Developmen4
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road Off ce of the Mayor
Vail, Colorado 81657
303-479-2100
FAX 303-479-2157
October 30, 1995
Mayor Buz Reynolds Avon Town Council
Town of Avon
Post Office Box 975
Avon, CO 81620 .
Dear Buz and Members of the Town Council:
I wanted to take this opportunity on behalf of the Vail Town Council to express our sincere gratitude
for your allocation of $50,000 towards the Vail Valley Marketing effort. We recognize the demands
on your budget and the cost of building the infrastructure for your community.
We believe that valley-wide marketing is essential to the long term viability of the entire Vail Valley
region. Once again, thank you for your contribution.
Sincerely,
TOWN OF VAII.
Margaret A. Osterfoss Mayor .
PAO/aw
xc: Vail Town Council
11l08/95 18:51 'M1 212 644 2221 SALTZ CA001
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rsox M.4R-nw Beiyaot cousrr
4ZVT. il1EW YORQC tOS8o
RoVember 7, 1995 Malror Osgerffoss ancl Town Coulzci]. -
Attuo - Tdwra Attorney, Tom Moorhead
- 75 South Frantage Road,*
. Fail, -Colorado. 81657
' PS: Appeal Ioodge at 9ai1, .
Ixiternational 6ding, as -proposecle
. Gerttlemen o
~Fqy husband Jac&, and Y are ad1 arent prapex"ty
owners a and as suc:h, .we hereby appeal to the Vail
Tawx Couaicil the Nvvember 1, 1995 decisioa of the
Town of- vail- Desigxi Review Board zegarding the
I.odge at VaiL, Ynternatioraal Wing-
-Ae respectfially- re'
quest t.he Town Counci.Y to
overturn ghe DRE decisaon based upon t:he proposa].us 1
non-cangormance with sta.ndard procedures a.xid
. recpiremen.ts of the Vai.l 9illage IIrban Design
GuzdeIs.nes, appla.cable design. revieda objectives and
prior condztxoas og apprveale We are owners of
Unit 527 amd 529, iin the Lodge at 'iTail and are
; adverselZr affected hy the pgoposalo
; . . S3aacerely, . . . , .
~ .
nlta Sa1t~
A -
• (914) 967-0147 i .
MEMORANDUNi .
TO: Town Council and
Planning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Susan Connelly
Community Development DATE: November 9, 1995
RE: Audio Conference: "The Legal Foundation for Planning Commission
and Zoning Board Decisions"
Please join us on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1995 from 1:45 until 3:30 p.m. in the
Administra.tion Conference Room (next to the Town Manager's Office) to parkicipate in a first-
time.ever American Planning Association audio conference training program. The audio
conference itself will last approximately one hour and we have scheduled a half hour following the
conference for additional intemal discussion and questions. .
The agenda for the audio conference includes:
• The importance of planning as a foundation for decision-making
• Due process issues relating to interactions with developers, heari.ng participants and the
courts
• Enforcement of conditions and decisions
The faculty includes five leading experts in American land planning law.
Please RSVP to Lorelei Donaldson at 479-2138 by Monday, December 4 so that proper
arrangements may be made. We hope to see you on December 6!
cc: Bob McLaurin
Pam Brandmeyer
Tom 1Vloorhead
All Planners
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75 South Frontage Iload
Vail, Colorado 81657
970 479-21 DO
FAX-970-479-2157
fNEDIA ADViSORIt
November 8, 1995
Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115
Community Information -Office .
VA@L TOWN COUNC6L HIGHLtGHTS FOR 1VOVENIBER 7
WorCc Sessuon Brraefs
Council members present: Johnston, Lapin, Navas, OsterFoss, Slifer, Steinberg,
Strauch --Site Visit
The Council visited 126 Forest Road in preparation for an appeal by an adjacent
property owner of approvals by the Design Review Board and Planning and
Environmental Commission for a primary/secondary residence and a type II employee .
housing unit. The applicant is Ron Byrne; appellant is Niike Flannery.
--Thank You from Vail Valley Marketing Board
Steve Dewire, chairman of the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau board,
thanked the Council for its 1996 funding commitment to the Vail Valley fViarketing
Board. Dewire said he would now turn his attention to issues such as long-range
funding and the merger of the two reservation systems.
--DRB Review
The Council voted 6-0 (with Slifer abstaining) to call-up approval by the Design Review
Board of The Lodge at Vail International Wing. The project calls for 21 new
accommodafion units, one penthouse suite and 6,248 square feet of conference area.
The Council review will be scheduled at the Dec. 5 evening meeti.ng.
--Chad Fleischer Request for Funding The Council voted 7-0 to use $5,000 of 1996 Council contingency funds to sponsor
Chad Fleischer, a member of the U.S. Ski Team. Fleischer, who grew up here, is Vail's
highest ranked amateur skier. The town's sponsorship will help with Fleischer's ski
racing expenses. Disability insurance costs alone, he says, are $18,000 annually.
The town has sponsored Fleischer for the past two years. In return, Fleischer serves
as an ambassador for Vail.
--Discussion af Vail Pass Closures and the Town of Vail Response The Council directed Acting Police Chief Jeff Layman to continue working on an
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operational plan to assist the state with enforcement measures to ensure that trucks
accessing Vail Pass are in compliance with chain law restrictions (when applicable).
Layman will return to the Council with recommendations within two weeks. On Tuesday
morning (11-7), Vail police wrote one ticket and issued four warnings to truckers who
failed to chain-up after restrictions were placed on eastbound I-70 over Vail Pass.
Layman said he's hoping the town's zero-tolerance message will spread quickly .
throughout the trucking community, thus creating additional voluntary compliance wi4h
Colorado's chain laws. Council members said they viewed the town's assistance as an
interim step until the state legislature allocates additional resources to take care of the
problem on its own. For more information, contact Laynnan at 479-2211.
--Railroad Abandonment Update
Vail Public Works/Transportation Director Larry Grafel presented an overview of county
and regional discussions regarding the proposed merger and abandonment request
from Southern Pacific Railway and the Union Pacific Railway. The proposal impacts
right-of- way through Eagle and three other counties strE;tching from Canon City to
Dotsero. Due to the timing of the abandonment process, Grafel said a strategy will
need to be developed quickly if the region wishes to file a protest. The issue will be
discussed in more detail at a meeting beginning at 7 p.rri. Thursday (11-9) at Edwards
Elementary School.
--Council Compensation
The Council reviewed an ordinance increasing Council salaries beginning in January
1998 in preparation for the evening meeting.
--Budget Wrap-Up The Council wrapped up its review of the 1996 budget by agreeing to fund Trees for
Vail at the $10,000 level: The Courlcil also finalized its contribution to the Vail Valley
Foundation for 1996.
--Vail Commons Development Agreement
The Council voted 6-0 (Lapin recused himself from the discussion) to direct the Towri
Manager to enter into a development agreement with City Market and Warner
Development for the Vail Commons project. The agreement, defining responsibilities
for each of the three partners, is the last step before a building permit is issued for the
project. Ground will.be broken yet this fall on the mixed-use development with the
project completed by the spring of 1997. The agreemenR places a cap on sales prices
for the 53 for-sale units. Prices will range from a low of $107,500 for a two-bedroom
condominium unit, to a high of $159,500 for a three bedroom townhome. The average
sales price is $109.31 per sq. ft., which is cohsiderably Iower than comparable units at
Columbine North and Pitkin C;reek, which recently sold for $160 per sq. ft. The prices
were provided during an update to the Council by Andy Knudtsen, the town's housing
coordinator. Fie said interest in the for-sale housing units has been exceptionally higih
from both realtors and potential buyers. A lottery system to determine the buyers will
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be established in January. Michael Jewett, an opponent of 4he project and a
representative ofi the Common Sense for the Commons Committee, said he was
disappointed to see the Council move forward with the agreement despite community
opposition. He also said he objected 4o a$2 million forfeiture fee the town wou(d pay
City Market if the town were to pull out of the projec4. The agreement also provides a $2 million damages payment to the town if City Market fails to fulfill the contract: Jewett
also questioned the project's impact on Vail's a4tempts to establish affordable housing,
saying the nefi result will be zero--or a net loss--because of the number of employees.
needed to operate City fViarket. The company will maintain 18 rental units on the sife,
with a capacity to house up to 40 employees. In response, h/layor Peggy Osterfoss said the town is working to establish an ordinance which would require developers to
provide affordable housing to offset a percentage of new employees generated. She
said the City Market agreement represented the first step in that process. For
additional details on the Vail Commons development agreement, contact Andy
Knudtsen at 479-2138.
--Information Update
Town iVianager Bob fVicLaurin said six candidates for police chief will be interviewed
this week. Other announcements included:
0 The upper end of Forest Road under the gondola will be closed on Thursday this
week for the ski season.
° Completion of the Sunburst Drive paving project will occur next spring; affected
property owners will be notified.
° Winston & Associates has been selected to prepare a management plan for
Ford Park.
--Council Reports
Peggy Osterfoss gave an update on the privatization ski area bill in Congress. A
House conference committee will be named shortly fio work on the budget reconciliation
biil which contains the measure, she said. The Colorado Association of Ski Towns has
hired a lobbyist to wrork against the measure. Osterfoss will make a presentation to
that group on Friday this week during a meeting in Vail. Sybill Navas reported on a Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Water Quality-
Quantity meeting in which members received an upda'e on the Eagle Niine clean-up
and upcoming water-related issues in the state legislature.
Jan Strauch expressed concern about graffiti in Vail and wondered if an education
program similar to DARE would be helpful.
Peggy Osterfoss reported on the VA-TOV Community Tas6c Force plan to manage peak
periods during ski season and received favorable Council support in adding the town's
outlying parking programs at Ford Park and the Soccer Fietd to fhe peak management
plan. As a result, the parking programs have been modified for those areas. The new
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operational plan is as follows: the soccer field and Ford IPark lots wili be operated on Friday, Saturday and Sundays throughout the ski season from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parknng
will be free for those who have two or more in their vehicles; otherwise, an $8 fee will
be charged. During the peak periods of Dec. 26-31 and during President's Weekenci,
the parking areas will require carpooling of three or more per car to qualify for free
parking; otherwise, the fee will be $8 per day. At all othE;r times, Monday through,
Thursday, Ford Park and the soccer field parking areas will be free. The parking
changes are suppartive of the Town's traffic managemerit initiatives which are targeted
to discourage the use of single occupancy vehicles duririg our busiest and most
congested periods and encourages the use of carpoolincI and the Town of Vail.and/ar
regional bus systems.
Evening Session Briefs
Council members present: Johnston, Lapin, Navas, OsterFoss, Slifer, Steinberg, Strauch
--Citizen Participation
' There was no citizen participation.
--Consent Agenda
By a vote of 7-0, the Council approved second reading af an ordinance amending thP
definition for larceny to comply with new definitions adopted by the state.
--1995, 1996 Budget Measures
The Council voted 7-0 to approve on first reading an ordinance increasing the 1995 budget by $472,748 #hrough a supplemental appropriation. Also by a 7-0 vote, the
Council gave second reading approval to the 1996 budget. The budget was increased
from $26 million to $31 million as a result of $5.1 million worth of 1995 projects spilling
over into the new fiscal. year. The budget ordinance establishes a mill levy credit of .13
mills and a total.mill levy assessment of 4.65 mills. For rnore information, contact
Finance Director Steve Thompson at 479-2116.
--Town Council Salaries
The Council voted 7-0 to approve on first reading an ordinance increasing the salary of
Town Council members from $200 to $500 per month and an increase in the Mayor's
' monthly salary from $500 to $1,000. The ordinance would become effective Jan. 1,
1998, and would include a cost of living index adjustment every four years thereafter.
The rate of increase was considered a compromise after a motion by Rod Slifer to
increase salaries to $1,000 per month for Council members and $1,500 for the Mayor
was defeated. Council members say the increase is intended to offset expenses such
as daycare or temporary help to enable a larger segment of the coFnmunity to run for
office. During the discussion last night, Hermann Staufer of the Vail Recreation District
Board, offered the Council a challenge. Although Staufer said he disagreed with the
need for a salary increase, he asked Council members to consider donating their
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donation. Council salaries were last increased in 1981.
--F2ezoning of 67 Properties
The Council voted 6-1 (Navas against) on second reading to rezone 66 open space
properties throughout town after removing one parcel--the upper bench of Donovan
Park--from fihe list. The ordinance addresses inconsistencies befinreen existing zoning
classifications and actual uses of the properties. The action also begins to phase-out
and rezone Agricultural and Open Space District parcels to one of three classifications:
Natural Area Preservation District, Outdoor Recreation District or General Use District.
All but six of the 66 properties received more restrictive zoning and all but 11 properties
are owned by the Town of Vail. Many of the zoning adjustments were recommended in
the town's Comprehensive Open Lands Plan adopted in 1994. In voting against the
ordinance, Sybill Navas said she was concerned the downzoning action on parcels
such as a portion of the old Katsos Ranch property (Par 3) and Stephens Park would
make it difficult for the community to identify a suitable site for a public project, such as
a community pavilion or a swimming pool, in the future. Concerns by Navas prompted
removal of the upper bench of Donovan Park from the rezoning list. The town-owned
property will remain zoned as an Agricultural and Open Space District, rather than
Outdoor Recreation as originally recommended. For more information, contact Jim
Curnutte or Russell Forrest in the Community Development Department at 479-2138.
--Business License Fees and Tent Sales
The Council voted 7-0 to approve on second reading an ordinance providing additional
flexibility to the town's business license fee policy and increasing the role of non-profit
organizations in sponsorship in special events, such as tent sales. The measure would
allow a$100 transfer fee if a business opens after Sept. 1 in a space or location once
occupied as a previous tenant (so long as the prior business is of the same license fee
category).. Previously„new tenants were required to pay the fulf amount of the annual.
fee. For additional details, contact Sally Lorton in the Finance Department at 479-
2125.
--IMajor Amendment to the Golden Peak House Special Development District (SDD)
The Council voted 7-0 on second reading to approve a major SDD amendmenfi to the
Golden Peak House. The amendment allowa for modifications to the approved density
(common area and number of units) of the project. For details, contact Mike Mollica in-
the Community Development Department at 479-2138.
--E-911 Telephone Service
The Council voted 7-0 to approve a resolution adopting an intergovernmental
agreement for implementation, operation and main4enance of the E-911 telephone
service. For details, contact Tommy Collins in the Vail Police Departmenf at 479-2346.
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--Flannery Appeal of DRB, PEC Decision
The Council voted 7-0 to uphold decisions by the Desigri Review Board and Planning
and Environmental Commission on plans submitted by Ron Byrne for a
primary/secondary residence and a Type II employee housing unit at 126 Forest Rd.
The board decisions had been appealed by an adjacent property owner, Mike Flannery. "
For additional. details, contact Lauren Waterton in the Community Development
Department at 479-2138.
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Upcoming Discussion Topics
November 94 Work Session -
PEC Report
Sound Report
.
Review of Eagle River Watershed Plan Fire Service Fees at Marriott Streamside
November 21 Evening Meeting
First Reading Amendment to Employee Housing Unit Orciinance
Second Reading Council Compensation Ordinance
Resolution on Eagle River Watershed Plan
DRB Appeal/Cook
Gateway Plaza Sign Variance Request
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TOwN oF vAIL
75 South Frontage eQoad
Yail, Colorado 81657
970 479-2100
FAX-970-479-2157 FOR IMRAED@ATE RELEASE
IVovember 9, 1995
Contact: Barb Romersheuser, 328-6430
Eagle Valley Middle School Annie Fox, 479-2195
Vail Library Director
LOCAL fl.~BRAR1ES SIDRVEV OiV-LBiVE TECHNOLOGY NEEDS
THR04JGH PARTIVERSHIP
(Vail)-- Local libraries throughout Eagle County, including the Vail Public Library, are
distributing a survey to find out more about on-line technology needs from library patrons.
The project is sponsored by the Consortium of Eagle County Libraries, a partnership
representing 12 public, private and school libraries throughout the county. In addition, the
. "Library Link" project is supported at the corporate level by Slifer, Smith and Frampton/Vail
Associates.
Specifically, the survey asks users to identify the types of free on-line information they would
want if they had access to a computer and a modem. Respondents are asked to select five
areas of interest within four main categories: education; general or reference; business; and
health.
The data will be used to develop on-line networking and cost-sharing resources throughout
Eagle County.
The surveys are available at the information desks of all library facilities throughout the
county. The questionnaires will be available through Dec. 1.
For more information, con4act Barb Romersheuser at Eagle Valley Middle School at 328- .
6430.
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SURVEY!
The ('o?sdrtium of Fagjg 1; rn i Iahr ries wants to know about your on-line
technology needs. DF' you had access to a campute:r with a pnodem what sort of
FREE information woutd you want to access?
***'•*0000s=please check up to five (5) areas in which you are in$erested"°*••°~°°•
F~sius~,i~n Busimmem Ekafth
Ftne Arts Encyciopedia Co~onparry Info Medicine
_ Y.anguage Arts Phone Books Busintss Stats Merital
e.g. Literature.
Authors
Scicnce Book Revfews ~Market Researcb Food &
e.g. Scieace Fatr Consumex Irfo ___Real Estate Nutritian
Environment
Social Studies Newspapers __Resort lndustxies Sport:s &
e.g. T-Ilstory Atlas, travel __Enginttring. Fitness
Gavernment Architecture.
Database of titles Constructlon
in school librarles
Curriculum Data
e.g. Soc. St. K-12
. Sclence K-12 Other, please be specific
. .
Please tell azs about yourself. Check alJl appmpriate ftems
ence Aft Gig= Y haxc thf,. fcallowimmg
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Vall K-5 gx'ades Computer
Eagle-Vail 6-8 gradcs MPC-IBM compatible
Avon 9-12 grades PC
. Minturn 19-24 MAC
Edwards 25-34 Modem Eagle 34-44 9600 Baud
Gypsum 45-54 14.4 Baud
Other-Eagle Counfiy 54+ 28.8 Baud
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Please complete & retuxm CD-ROM
thiS 8urvey to any publiC, q partttership projetT d8V2tpped by 1he
private, or school library Gonsortium of Eagle County ltbrciries
by IDECCOER lst'. and.
Slifer, Smith and kpmptonNodl Assaciates
for 1he
netwwrking, stwring and developmant of Ifbrnry rnsanaes
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~Ten candidates are ru{ining for four seat§ an th.e Vail town council. 'Ihe election is scheduled BEAVFR CREEK
for Novem~cr 21, 1995, and wilj fill four of seven council positions cqrrently held by Jan ~
, .Stmuch, Mer,v L:apin, R.od Slifer, ond Tom Steinbefg. Ogly one of the incurzxbent's, Jan'
• St;rauych, wi11 be z1izun,ixzg again. Other eandidates iticlude L,ou Meskimen, Miqhael Jew4tt, CORDIILERA
Grpg AAn.sdcn, Bob Armour, Flob Fiske, Keviun roley, Rob ~F'ord, Ludwig Kurz, an,d F,.8.
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13, .1945, from 7:OOP1V! to 9:00PM at.'Manor ~1ai1 I.odge. The fort~m will be filmed and ,
rcbroadc4st on Vail Valley Comrri~u~uty Telev,ision (Ch4rmv15) as a part Qf ari ongbiag scries
, focusing orz com.rz~iunitys issues, yv~}ich will be hosted by dail Trail repoz~ter Joe bonnelly. Eb~'~`~RDS
- Candidates,wall have aQ opportunity to iltroduce theoiselves, identif}+ key issues, and talk
about their back rouud~ and latform. ' Min~~uxN ,
, g p t2uestiong and discussion will follow.
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p/ease Jo% us /n /eonor/ng your co-wor/rePS!
Dinnee° buffet served irom 7e30 - 9:00 p.ma
Dance /Entertainment begins at 8a00 p.mo
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(A urcique and mu,sically diverse group - not just Country music - no siree! Everyone will Pn joY r.hi.ti• grnup!)
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Attn: Town AYtomey, Tom liRoorhead
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LLc ; VaiI, Colorado 81657
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Re: Apgeal Lodge at Vail, Proposed Intcmational Wing
. Gen41eanen: On behalf of our clieaa4y I,uanae C. Wells, an adjacent property owner, wc
~ hereby appeal 4o ehe Vail Tovvn C;ouncil 4he Aiovember 1, 1995 decision of the Towa
of V2nl Design lteview Board regarding the Lodge at Vail, International Wing. On
behalf of Ms. Wells, we object to the Design Iteview Board's decision based upon
:the pxoposed developffient's nanconformance writh standard procedures and
requircffients of the Vail Village urban design guidelines, applicable design review
objective.s and prior conditions of approval. On behalf of Ms. `Uells, we also object
to the pgoposed development an the basis that it rriolates vvell-established zoning
: rules, regulaeions, laws and policies.
. Ms. WeIIs is a propethy owner at One i/ail Place and is adversely affected by
; 4his prvposcd dcvelopment.
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304 Bridge Street, Vail, Colorado 81657, 303/476-7676
You are cordially invited to attend
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.fnniversary Party
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Please join us in celebrattng our eighth season ~
as pr'oprietors of Vail's 32-Year Tradition! f
Tuesday, November 21st
Food & Drink Specials 5:30 p.m. 'til close
304 Bridge Street, Vail
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Garden .
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Wintcr Inrcrlutlc is prescnrcd hy Vail Alpinc Carilcn Fcumdation,
Inr. ;i non-profir 501 (i) (3) aorporotiom. Thc P„un.l,irion is (hc
Jc%cluj)cr (,f 13clt)• Foril Alpinc Garilcn,, a spcci,il placc uf pcacc anJ
trinyuility in ncc V;iil V;iIlcy. Thc Gardcns h;is reccivcd suhsr;intial 7u
' n,I I ion,il rrrugnition in m,ipi:incs surh ,is Co Io r;nlu 1-lumcs and ('q'r
Lifc~tvlcs, Snuw G,unrry, Flowcr & Gsirdcn, Amcrican C_>
I I„nirultin,ili.t mnd Gur.lcn Dcsign. Whcn cumplctcil, it will (Tj
inrluOc f-,ur gnr.lcns und ;in EtluC,ition Ccntcr. l-hc VAGF I3o.ird is ~
aoniniinc.l to thc visi„n rh;it thn,ukli Rc:tty Fnril Ali,ine Garclcns
„V:iil will hr u; wrll knuwn(or its gnrdcns in thc suniuncr ,is it is I-,r Q r
iu .kiing in rhr wintcr." ~
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V.iil \/aIlcy } rsriv;il ut Fluwcrs ~
numrh-Inng cefehra[iun of fluwci_e tlnnufihnut dic valley
Annual I'I.int tiulc
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Childrcn:s Buttcrfly Launch
m cnupcru[wn with En,fc Cuimry cIenuntcrry schnols
Wurk.ho~ps & Lectures ~
Icrnn ahout gcudenin,g in oitr muvntnin environmcrit ~
For merre infi,rnatiom nhrna (rrufircmu muL member beitefrt,e, ~feaee contc~ct:
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183 Gurc Crcck l)rivc, Vail, CoIoraJu 51657
(officcs lucatcd in thc Sitzmark Ludgc)
Tclc}•honc (970) 476-0103
Fix: (970) 476-5702
We thunk those who muke this evening possible: GOLD SPONSOR: President arul Mrs. Gerald R. Ford
JANUS and
FUNDS ,
Vail Alpine Garden Foundation >e',~v
invite you to join them for a ;:F
SILVER SPONSORS: Apollo Ski Parmers
FirstBank of Vail ~
CORPORATE SPONSORS: Bolle America Wlnter Interlude
Cordillera
Emerald Acres
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Founders Fund ~.~Jt
The Sitzmark Lodge
Vail Racquet Club
_ Vail Val'c. Foundation ~ 't~
Cancert & Dancing: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Wine & Bujfet: 6:00 - 7:00 and 8:00 - 9:00
Bufjet hosted by: Marriott's Mountain Resort at Vail to beneftt
Wines presented by: West Vail Liquor Mart B E T T Y F O R D A L P I N E G A R D E N S
Kobrand Corporation
6 to 9 p.m. , Wednesclay, December 27, 1995
Patron tables (cabaret seating during concert & dancing) for 10 are:
$1,000 if guaranteed by December 1, 1995 Ma7-riott's Mountain Resort at Vail
$1,250 if guaranteed December 2-December 22, 1995 Grand Ballroom
Patron reserved table seating $125 per person
Open, unreserved seacing $50 per person dinner & dessert buffet tnbles
complimentary avines & champagne
Reservatiuiu cun he rnacle vin check crr hy telephone wi[h McuterCnrd ar
Visu !ry cnlling the VACF uffice at (970) 476-0103. '
R.S.V.P. by Decernber 22, 1995
Winter Interlude 1995
Enclosed is payment of for one Patron
table for 10 ($1,000 by Dec. 1; $1,250 Dec. 2-22).
. Enclosed is payment of for
tickets (reserved table seating) at $_125 per person.atron
Enclosed is payment of$ foC ~
$50 per person (open, unreserved seating), tickets at f
I am unable to attend, but have enclosed a tax ~
deductible donation of
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Al( but $30 of each ticket is tax deductible. ~
Reservations held at the door. Your check is your receipt. j
Name(s)
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~~IL VALLEY INTERNATIoNAL HoLIDAYS
_ • NOVEMBER 16 - DECEMBER 31, 1995 D.
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NOVEMBER EVENTS
16-30 Featured Artist: Julie Jerman-1Vielke, Jewelry Designer, Olla Podrida Gallery,
Saturdays, Apres Ski
16-12/31 Featured Artist: John Geldersma, Painted Vdood "Spirit Poles", J. Cotter Gallery,
Saturdays, Apres Ski -
16 Light-up Night (Valley-wide), 6:00pm
Opening Ceremonies, Chevy Trucks International Ski Festival 8:00 pm (Dobson
Arena, ilail)
16-19 Chevy Trucks International Ski Festival, World Cup Ski Racing. Men's Giant Slalom
and Slalom, Women's Slalom and Super G. (Vail & Beaver Creek Resort)
16 . Vdomen's Super G Race, International Run, Vail, 11:00 am
17 Men's Giant Slalom, International Run, Vail, first run 10:00 am, second run 1:00 pm
17 Vdomen's "Free Ski" Slalom, Centennial Run, Beaver Creek, 10:00 am
18 Women's Slalom Race, Centenniai Run, Beaver Creek, 10:00 am
18 Vdomen's Slatom Race, Centennial Run, Beaver Creek, 1:00 pm
18 li9en's "Free Ski" Slalom, Centennial Run, Beaver Creek, 2:00 pm
18 Oregonian Vintner's Dinner, Restaurant Picasso, Cordillera, 6-10:00 pm
18-19 Nutcracker Suite, Sponsored by Friends of the Dance (Battle Mt. High Auditorium)
11/18 -7:30pm, 11/19-2:00 pm
19 Men's Slalom Race, Centennial Run, Beaver Creek, first run 10:00 am, second run
1:00 pm
20 Return of the Champions, Centennial Run, Beaver Creek, time trials 9:00 am, race
10:30 am
23 Thanksgiving I)ay
23 Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet, Restaurant Picasso, Cordillera, 5-10:00pm
23 Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner, SaddleRidge at Beaver Creek, 3-8:00pm
23 Traditional Turkey Dinner, magician for the children, Beaver Trap Tavern
23 Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner, Cafe Colorado, 4:30-8:30pm
. 24 Kick-off to Vdinter-Tree Lighting, Fireworks Display; Carolers(Beaver Creek Resort)
. 24,25 Vail Avalanche vs. Jackson Hole Grizzlies (Dobson Ice Arena, Vail) 7:30 prri
25 Featured Artist: Tom Owen, Watercolors, Cogswell Gallery, Apres Ski
25 Nouveau vs. rlovello Dinner, new French vs. Italian wine dinner, Ricardino's
27-30 1995 lndy Ski Challenge (Vail)
. 30 Brewmaster's Dinner featuring Paulaner Bier, Booco's Station, Minturn
DECEMBER IEVIENTS
1 Jingle Bells Run, Cascade Club. A fun run through Lionshead and Vail Villages lpm
1 14th Annual Crystal Ball Benefit (The Westin Resort, Vail) 6:00 pm
2 Featured Artist: Armond Lara, A/i[ixed 1Vledia, Cogswell Gallery, Apres Ski
1-2 Chevy Trucks International Ski Festival, Men's Downhill and Suner G. (Vail) jp;OnA,a'
1 1V[en's Downhill Race, International Run, Vail. I i:UO am
2 Men's Super G Race, International Run, Vail. 11:00 am
1-2 Alan Schonberger, Ski Bum - Piano Roll (Battle Mt. High Aud.) 7:30 pm
1-24 Traditional F'ondue Dinner with a complimentary bottle of wine, Fondue Stube,
Holiday Inn Chateau, seatings: 6-6:30pm, and 8-8:30pm
1-31 Featured Artist: RReg Bernee, Painter/Printmaker, Henry Isaacs, Impressionist, Olla
Podrida, Saturdays .
1-31 Featured Artist: Dan Telleen, Jewelry Designer, J. Cotter Gallery, Saturdays, Apres
Ski
v 5 Eagle Valley Bicycle Coalition Fundraiser Dinner, The Wildflower, 7:00 pm
6 Christmas on Broadway - Parade, Carolers and more. (Eagle) 7,10 Messiah Christmas Concerts (Beaver Creek Chapel) 12/7 7:30 pm, 12/ 10 3:00 pm
8 Mt. of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Choir sing-along (Seibert Cir. Vail) Spm
8,9 Vail Avalanche vs. Great Falls Americans (Dobson Qce Arena, Vail) 7:30 pm
9-10 Holiday Market - Children's Tree Decorating, Carolers, Street Performers, Visits
with Santa, Pinatas, Glockenspiel and- more. (Vail & Lionshead)
10 Santa at Meadow Mountain (Minturn)
11 Vail Hospice Tree Lighting (Vail Children's Fountain)
11=31 "News in Revue" Emmy award winning political satire (Sonnenalp Resort, Vail)
~ 13 Chef Eric Strada from The Phoenician joins Chef Jim Cohen for a Guest Chef
Dinner, The Wildflower 13-16 International Snow Scuipting Competition - Colorado Championships. (Avon)
14-16 Vail Avalanche vs. Helena Ice Pirates (Dobson Ice Arena, Vail) 7:30 p. m. ,
14-17 Jeep King of the Mountain Downhill Series ski races - lb Winter Carnival/Christmas in the Park. (Avon)
16 Breakfast with Santa snowmobile tour, Piney River Ranch, 9:15am - 1:30pm
17-25 Hanukkah
18 Minturn's Christmas Decoration Contest
19 Mid-Winter Concert, Eagle Valley High Auditoriurra 19 Vail Community Chorale Christmas Concert, Vail Interfaith Chapel.
20 Vail Community Chorale Christmas Concert, Beaver Creek Chapel.
21 President Gerald Ford Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Vail)
21-22 Vail Figure Skating Festival, (Vail and Lionshead), 12/21 - 8:30pm, 12/22 - 7:30pm
22-26 An English Victorian Christmas, Victorian painting exhibition, Sonnenalp Resort,
Vail
23 Breakfast with Santa snowmobile tour, Piney River Ranch, 9:15am - 1:30pm
23 Featured Artists: Meghan & Douglas Taylor-Gebler, Sculptors, Vail Fine Art Gallery,
Apres Ski
23 Featured Artists: Benny & Valerie Aldrich, Inlay Jewelry, The Squash Blossom,
Apres Ski
25 Christmas
25 A Festive Holiday Dinner, Restaurant Picasso, Cordillera
27 Winter Interlude with The Jimmy .Dorsey Orchestra-Vail Alpine Garden Foundation,
Marriot's Vail Ivlountain Resort, 6-9:00pm
28 Vail Symposium• Bceakfast featuring Paula Zahn (Hyatt at Beaver Creek) 7:30 am
30 Featured Artist: Carol Cunningham, Bronze, Cogswell Galiery, Apres Ski
30 Featured Artist: Steve Graber, Charcoal & Wash Drawings, Leapingotis Fine Art
Gallery, Apres Ski
30 Featured Artist: Ben 1Vighthorse Campbell, Native American Jewelry, The Squast?
Blossom, Apres Ski
31 "Fabrice's Feast" Nineties Style of the Roaring Twenties, Restaurant Picasso
31 Hot Winter Nights. (Vail) Ski Torch-light Parade, Music, Fireworks.
Ongoing: * Carolers * Ice Skating * Gallery Tours * Wirae Tastings,* Holiday Windowy
* Dog Sledding * Snow Shoeing * Snow Mobiling * Cross Country Skiing * Hotiday Meals
For more information on dail Valley International Holiday eveats, lodging packages, air
and ground transportation, contact the Vail Valley Tourism aod Convention Bureau at
(970)476-1000 or (800)525-3875.
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COMMUNITY UPDATE
Colorado
d0ftvry A Nevusletter For Colorado Community Leaders Fall 1995 a Vol. 13
1995 Starburst Award 1Ninners Announced
The winners of the 1995 Starburst what we mean when we say, `The created by Colorado artist
. Awards for excellence in the use money keeps coming back.' Thomas Ames in Golden.
of Lottery proceeds for the devel- These agencies are to be com-
opment of parks and recreation mended for the way they use their The judging criteria were creative
projects have been announced. share of Lottery funds to benefit and cost efficient use of Lottery
The presentation of the Lottery the publics they serve." funds, economic and social impact
top honors was made at the of the project, and community
awards banquet of the annual Two staff inembers from each of participation.in the development
conference of the Colorado Parks the finalist agencies received a of the project. Judges for the
and Recreation Association, scholarship to the Colorado Parks Starburst Award were Colorado
which was held in Vail. Six and Recreation Association annual Parks and Recreation Association
projects were recognized in the conference in Vail. In addition, Past President Laurie Taylor,
fourth annual contest. staff inembers for each of the Colorado Parks and Recreation
winning agencies received Colo- Association President Ed Blum,
"This awards program demon- rado Lottery Starburst Award and Colorado sporting events
strates what the Lottery is all lapel pins. Winners of the state- manager Colleen M[iller. The
about," said Lottery Director wide Starburst Awards received a judges expressed appreciation for
Mark Zamarripa, adding, "It's hand-etched crystal plaque, all of the entries submitted.
Statewide Award VVinner
Category 4 for projects costing $200,001 and. up
C'Ity f Colorado Springs.
The top-dollar category was by visual presentations, and a climb-
far the most competitive for this ing wall. The center is the base
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year's Starburst Awards. The for a variety of recreation pro-
:statewide prize went to the City of grams, with offerings in the areas
" W Colorado Springs for the second of hiking, climbing, wildlife
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year in row, this time for the exploration, music and
Starsmore Discovery Center. storytelling.
Located at the fork in the roads
between IVorth and South Chey- The granite structure once stood at
enne Canyons, the center adds a the corner of IVevada Avenue and
The StarsrrYOre Discovery new dimension to one of the Cheyenne Boulevard in Colorado
Center in Colorado Springs region's most popular parks. Sprin.gs. ddith the help of Lottery
fecatures interpretive displays., funds, the former historical land-
7'his is the city's second yecar Features of the Starsmore Discov- mark was moved to-its present
in a row to win the Category 4 ery Center include interpretive location o
Stcateauide Starbupstflward. nature displays, areas for audio/
~~a Printed on recycled paper
Statewide Award Winner . Category 3 for projects costing $50,001 and $200,OC)0
City of Burlington
Burlington's children had a large part in designing
this one-of-a-kind facility. The end result is a
playground which features a maze, a xylophone, a
trampoline bridge, and castle spires. Judges cite
overwhelming community involvement as a ` °primary factor in the selection of this facility to
receive a Colorado Lottery Starburst F?ward.
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Cate9or Y 1 for proJ'ects costin9 uP to $1 C),000
Strasbuirg Metro. Park
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Strasburg Metropol.itan Parks and Recreation District took
top honors for recemt improvements to its park syst:em.
Those improvements include tree plantings at the
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community's main park, and a new playground and tree
plantings at Five Acre Park. Starburst Award judges
M commended the agf,ncy's cost-efficient use of its L,ottery
The Burlington playground wraps funds. In two prevxous years, the Strasburg District has
around mature landscaping, giving the been recognized as a regional winner in the Colorado
impression of a tree house. Lottery's Starburst Awards competition.
Regional Starburst Award Winners
fVortheast Region RDorthwest Region Denver Metropolitan Fiegion
Category 4 Category 4 Category 4
The City of Longmont won the The Colorado Division of Parks In a field with plenty of competi-
regi.onal honor for the Sa.int Vrain and Outdoor Recreation won its tion, the Colorado Division of
Greenway Project. To date, more first regional award this year for Parks and Outdoo.r Recreation
than $1.4 million in Lottery funds the Colorado River State Park. received a second regional award
have been used to develop this This 20-mile corridor park wincis for the addition of a buffeir zone
river corridor trail. along the Colorado River. at Roxborough State Park.
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citizens in the acquisition of the
Southdowns property, whc;re
$650,000 Lottery dollars through
` the Great Outdoors ColoraLdo
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Parks are dotted along the 20 mile Colorado River State Park. additional contributions.
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BEAVER CREEK RESORT CO PANY
Preserving and enhancing the values of the community and the quality of life:
November 3, 1995
Mr. Robert W. Galvin, President
East Village Homeowners Association, Inc.
Post Office Box 238
Vail, Colorado 81658 Dear Bob:
Thank you for sharing the East Village Homeowners Association, Inc.'s position on the
Transportation Sales Tax Issue being decided by Eagle County Voters this week..
You raise a number of valid concerns and offer some positive suggestions for
consideration that should be examined once the votes aze counted. Obviously, if the referendum
fails, I am sure our discussion will need to go far beyond the implementation and other
opportunity issues you raise.
Once the referendum passes on November 7th and the organization of the Regional
Transportation Authority gets working, the Beaver Creek Resort Company is willing to consider
the suggestions you have offered.
Meanwhile, we appreciate the East Village Homeowners Association, Inc.'s position on
the referendum and welcome your support an arti ipatio :
Since ely,
Peter . Cummins
Executive Director
PBC:kp
cc: Andy Daly
Bill James
James Johnson
Aob McLaurin
Kent Myers
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P.O. Bos 5390 0 Avon, Colorado 81620-5390 0 (970) 845-5858 o FAX (970) 845-5282
CITY DEAS THAT WO.
Mountain View Program Eradscates Graffits . w. ; . ~ .
by Lisa Dorditk but there seemed to be a con- peal the order to remwe the
nection between the clean up of graffiti, but none of the more
In 1993, the City of Mountain city facilities and clean up of than 1,000 property owners
View, a California city of 70,000 private property. A group of who have been contacted, have
located between San Jose and "Graffiti Buster" volunteers elected to do so.
San FYancisco, found mazlv of were organized to ease the bur- Other prevention techniques
iLs mi thoroughfares covered den on the property owneis. In h ave a l s o wor k e d. I. a s t year, a
4 F+'
with gisffiti. Overnight the graf- 1993, there were three Graffiti condominium complex with a ' ' ,
flti seemed to take on a life of its Busters and a few cans of paint. large sound wall along a major 4 own'codering spots no one had The Graffiti Busters have expresswdy Painted its wall a r x.; =g
ever noticed before: sound grown to more than 30 volun- dark brown. The wall was imme-
walls; creek beds; the backs of teers. These volunteers paint diatelv vandalized with white
stores; roofs and fences. out gi-afSti on private property if paint. The white paint was cw-
. The Mountain View City the giaffiti is no Iarger than 100 ered by the brown and the wall
Council took on the difficult task square feet in size and reachable has not been touched since.
of developing an ordinance to from the gound. Property own- The biggest challenge was
stop the problem. Buvnesses ers fiist sign a waiver to allow getting other governmental
and citizens appeared before the the volunteers onto the Propeity agencies to follow the lead of .Y `c
Ci4v Council to decry the pro- to take care of the vandalism. private citizens. In a model
posal to require property own- Paint, donated by a local paint agreement with the Santa Claza
ers to clean-up the graffiti within conttac.tor, is available free of _Valley Water District, the city
ten days of notiScation. They charge at the city's corporation pays a painting conttactor to Mountyin View's volunteer Grc{fftti Busters target new works
worried that the property yard. 'fhe volunteers will clean paint out the graffiti in the creek a,~ ~dicate thei painting aver the defacement wriZh afrr-sh
owner, the victim, was being pe- up pmperty up to two tunes. beds and the district reimbuises keepiny the community's image squeaky cleanl
naliu•d while the perpetratAis Feazs that the volunteer group the city. The cost to the district
wem getting away. would be overwhelmed' with is less than the cost of sending is aaffiti free. The number of Now, when you drive your car
But the police reported that it clean up requests were un- its own creavs to Mountain View. gmffiti incidents reached a high along the El Camino Real or ride
was difficiilt to catch these van- founded. Fewer than two re- And the graffiti is removed of 293 in August 1993 and a low the train between San FYancisco
dals who sttuck late at night and qucsts a month are made for within hours instead of weeks. of 99 in August 1995. Over and San Jose, Mountain View
early in the mornuig. It was these services. In 1995, two years after pas- 2,000 graffiti incidents have stands out as one of the cleanest
theorized that the best way to Residents repoit g-affiti on a sage of the city's graffiti abate- been reported in the two yeazs cities in San Mateo and Santa
stop the problem was to clean it 24-hour hotline which is ment ordinance, Mountain View of the pmgr-am's operation. Clara counties.
up unmediately. Take away the checked daily. The ca1Ls are dis-
sign board that the vandaJs were patched to the appropriate
using to display their graffiti. party. Property owners are Lisa Dondick is special On June 29, 1993, Mountain . tracked through the city's water projects coarclinator for the oca wam oo rree ra,r canmniry rror, .
View's graffiti abatement ordi- billing records and a letter, City of Mountain View Public °'ffi` COAges°OA• polkr°O"'"d
nance passed unanimously. Ad- sgned by the chief of police, is Services Department. For Governments d`layei enrency 'gPOfSG•am
ministration of the pmgrazn was sent to individual pmperty own- mrne b{forneatian on the city's ~ ~ enwMe aaffic -a pubuc sakry
progranis' shifted from the Police Depart- ers. Some property ownets have anti-grc~iti campaign, con. , m~
.-,•smari • csdnabgies thac.unprove
ment to the Public Services De- expressed fivstration with hav- tact her at 231 North ~y~~~,~ssfetythra~ghoutyour
partment, which included the ing to clean up the grafSti sev- Whisman Road, Mountain conv,,,,,* a,egim ,
Streets and Facilities divisions: erai times, but all agree that View, Cal}j: 94039-7540; tele- einsportatio
No one was sure of the logical their efforts have acted as a de- plwne -(415) 903-6217,• faz - IiS 4ethnoYogies ietludm . '
place to put this.odd program, terrent.. Property owneis can ap- '(415) 903-6968. sMte.Of.H+e mi: , . . . . . . N ti~', .
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"Rethinking Public Safety" Services with information about more rigorous evaluation; dncotmoc fae pqwmK sysumx -
agenda in mind, NLC responded promising new practices and 3) give naLional recognition to dearonac ioa caoiii:aw;,ysterm-.~
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to NLT's request by proposing a. proganis that maY be consid- pmgrazns judged excellent;
new progazn-"Scannuig for In- ered for further and intensified coum avoidame systi
4) document and disseminate ~~P~
novalion: The National League evaluation. information regarding innova- - • -
of Cities Search for Excellence In order to accomplish this, tive efforts and best practices
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in Community Policing Pro- NLC will; for public access; and ITS. ~ nVigai dei
, grams." The pmposal included 5) keep the searchin8, awu'd l~are mor~
a request for $274,000 to fund 1) identify innovative and ex- anri dissemination prceess up- "
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the 15 month pmject.
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members and local law enforce- modeled af- ,qs this project progesses, 2188 tw a Gee fTS bookkt 7mvetmg .
ment officiaLs informed and up- ter NLC's successfiil Innovalion NLIC will keep you informed. If _ wirn s,ooesc Ha;• tocm coYa..ma
to-date regarding the latest im- Awards prograzn; • in the meantime you need addi- - use u-4rrcr~o~pamuons~s`. :
provements and 'uutiatives in 2) assess the information tional information, please con- "
community policing and prob- forthcoming from the applica- tact Renee Winsky, in the Cen- _
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h+ing approaches so they tions for awards focusing their ter for Education and TECHNOLoGY,
can support or unplement suni- basic . value and limitations in Infonnation Resources, at (202) °K
lar activiGes in their cities; and order to identify those that are 626-3181. ¦ .~.,i `
~~ST ~ILLAGEHOMEOwNERs AssocLI T*10N9 INCo
Ofiicers: President - Bob Galvin Secretary - Gretta Parks Treasurer - Patrick Granun
Directors - Judith Berko,"ztz - Dolph Bridgewater - Ellie Caulkins - Ron Langley - Bill Morton - Connie Ridder
To: Town Council ' •"`I,
g'lanning and Environmental Commission
;r~ r
Bob McLaurin
Susan Connelly U~
Tom Moorhead
. . ~ r) ~ D-EVe DEPT.
From_ Jim Lamont, Admirustrator ~ COMMa Date: 1Vovember 11, 1995
RE: Request for work session on Phase I of proposed modifications of Design Review Guide-
line an;d Process (dated November 13, 1995).
We have reviewed the above titled memo to the Planning and Environmental Commission
and have the following observations.
Planning ethics require that in matters of planning and zoning a good faith effort must be
taken to balance the needs of all segments of the community. In the conduct of preparing plan-
ning studies, zoning and design regulations it is required that an effort must be made to draw upon
and reflect the diverse interests from the entire community.
'T'he composition of Design Review Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is not reflective
of the broader interests of the community. The membership of the TAC is highly skewed towards
those in the development industry. Therefore it's represents only a narrow segment of the either
the resident or non-resident community with regard to the broader issues under consideration. If
the design review process is only to be the province of design professionals, attorneys, develop-
ers, realtnrs and contractors with the Community Development Department serving as their depu-
ties, then it should be abolished. .
There is a deeply felt concern throughout the community that the illness of the design re-
view and zoning process is that it lacks accountability, fairness, consistency, maturity, profession-
alism and the public trust. The criticism directed at the process and the department, by the
commurity, cannot be cured with expediency of service, suborning the public appeal process, or
attempting to eliminate the intervention of the Town Council_
Year a$er year the community surveys have said the public wants greater control over de-
velopment, not less. If there is a belief that the criticism found in the Community Survey of the
Community Development Department will go way simply by expediting the design review pro-
cess, abandoning GRFA anii height limitations, then the results of the survey are being misinter-
preted. For the past several years the community at large has been eliminated from the planning and zonung process. It is a common perception that the layman is victimized by its technicalities,
legalese;, one-sidedness, administrative intimidation or indifference. These are the reasons the
commuroity is dissatisfied with the process.
If the Community Development Department is genuinely concerned with reforming itself,
then it should reach out to the diverse interests of the community to find the answers. The de-
partmem was founded to serve the entire community, not just the vested interest of the develop-
ment incUustry or its political constituents.
Post Office Box 238 Vail; Colorado 81658
Telephone: (970) 827-5680 Message/FAX: (970) 827-5856
EVHA/DRB Reform Process 11/13/95
Before any "technical" reform proceeds, the planning staff should undertake the basic par-
liamentary protocol of providing the Design Review Board members, the Town Council, anci the
general public with descriptive minutes of the Design Review Board proceedings. Failure to
document the context of its decisions perhaps is the reason the design review process cannoi: es-
cape its lassitude. In the circumstances of design review, the parable of repeating mistakes for
lack of a written history is more than evident.
Inadequate administration by the Community Development Department of the design re-
view process and the Design Review Board is a consistent criticism from all levels of participa-
tion. There is mounting evidences that the problem with the design review process is in the
organizational structure of the Commuruty Development Department itself. The Departmeiyt's
"committee" approach to decision making is symptomatic of an unwillingness to specialize or take
personal responsibility, these attitudes greatly encumber its usefulness to the community.
The Homeowners Association is disappointed with the Department's efFortto avoid taking
a frank, candid and critical look at its own behavior. Our disappointment is compounded by the
apparent position that the Department is responsive only to the industry it regulates. If in the re-
form process, the Department does not reach out for advice from the broader community inter-
ests, the Homeowners Association cannot be supportive of its recommended reforms.
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ST VILLAGE HoM~~NVINERs Ass~CIATIO~9 INCo
Officers: President - Bob Galvin Secretary - Gretta Parks Treasurer - Patrick Gramm
D'uectors - Judith BerkoAitz - Dolph Bridgewater - Ellie Caulkins - Ron Langley - Bill Morton - Connie Ridder
To: Town Council
Planning and Environmental Commission
~ NOd 9 3 14°5
Fror~ Jim Lamont, Administrator
, OV . comM. D~~~<<
Date. 1Vovember 13, 1995
RE: A request for a Conditional Use Pernut to allow for a"club" in the Commercial Core 1
Zone District to be located on the 3rd and 4th Floors of the Serrano's Building.
The Homeowner Association opposes the approval of the application for the following
reasons_ It is our findings that the staffposition is neither conect, balanced, or objective.
1_ The staff interpretation of the term "club" has been "tortured," in the extreme, from the
list of acceptable conditional uses in Commercial Core One (CCI). If the "club" requires member-
ship or arn access fee, it is a private club. If the "club" is not available "on demand" at any time to
the general public during business hours, except during periods when a fee is required for live en-
tertainment, it is a"private club." There is a basic logical distinction between an "access fee"
(a.k.a. Membership Fee)" to gain admittance, at any time, to a"club;" versus a"ticket fee" re-
quireci to view live entertainment as is the case at "public clubs."
The staffs has exceeded its authority to make interpretation of a public versus private
"cIub" wiYhout prior approval from the town council. The zoning ordinance is specific witli re-
gards to limiting "private clubs and civic, cultural and fraternal organizations" to specified zone .
districts_ If there is confusion on this issue, the matter should be referred to. the Town Council for
clarification prior to consideration of the conditional use application. .
2_ The staffrecommendation are not in accord with the purpose and intent of the "Hori-
zontal Zoning" requirements of the CCI zone district adopted in 1975 (Ordinance No. 16, Series
of 1975)_ The prologue of the ordinance states.
"Whereas, because of changing conditions, the Town Council considers that the municipal
government must protect the character of said area and that this ordinance is necessarv to contin-
ue the balance between the many commercial and residential uses permitted in the Commercial
commercial space at the ex-
Core 1District to nrevent entire buildings therein from becoming
i2ense ofdwelling and accommodation umts, and to promote a vanety of retail shops at the pedes-.
trian level;"
if approved, the proposal will "change the character of the neighborhood" by setting a
precedent that can be replicated throughout CCI and CCII. This precedent would allow total
commercial uses on the upper floors of buildings that will reduce and eliminate the privacy of ad-
jacent "°dwelling and accommodation units." Because the proposal will allow the building to be-
come to-tally commercial, the proposal is contrary to the purpose and intent of the zoning .
regulations and supporting planning documents established for CCI and CCII. If the intent of the
prologue is not evident in the zoning ordinance, it should be so included. The significance of the
change in character could result in damages to adjacent residential property owners.
The Homeowners Association requests that this conditional use permit be denied.
Post Office Box 238 Vail, Colorado 81658
Telephone: (970) 827-5680 Message/FAX: (970) 827-5856
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4VAIL
75 South Frontage Iload
Vail, Colorado 81657 ,
970 479-2100 .
FAX-970-479-2157
fFOR IiNMEDBATE REL[EASE . ~
iVovember 13, 1995
Contact: Mike Rose, 479-2178
Vail Transit Nianager
FREE BFtE,4KFAST PROMOTBON RET'IJRNS FOR TO!/ TRANSIT FtIDERS
(Vail)--If a free ride isn't incentive enough to use Vail's public transit system, get a
free breakfast again this season, compliments of 4he Town of Vail, D'Coffee Beanery
and KTUiV Radio.
Beginning Monday, Nov. 20 and running through Jan. 1, riders on all outlying Tovvn of
Vail bus routes (West Vail, East Vail, Golf Course, Ford Park, Sandsfione), plus the ,
Gypsum-to-Vail Express, will receive a"Beanery Buck" good for a free muffin and hot
drink redeemable at D'Coffee Beanery, a$2 value. The coffee bar is located in the Vail
Transportation Center.
The "Ride the Bus, Have Breakfast with Us" campaign was introduced by the town last season as a way to introduce riders to Vail's free bus system. About 200 coupons
per day were redeemed last year at D'Coffee Beanery. The free breakfast concept was created by Transit iVlanager iViike Rose following a
1995 budget session in which Councilman Merv Lapin wondered if the town should
occasionally pay riders to use the bus. "iVierv really got us thinking about the idea,"
Rose said. "We wanted to create an incentive to attract first-time riders and to say
`thank you' to our traditional riders," he said. "Our goal is to keep as many vehicles off
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the roads this season as we possibly can."
Riders will receive the breakfast offer between the hours of 6 and 9 a.m. daily. The!
D'Coffee Beanery coupons are valid from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the day of distribution.
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Coming llp...
Early season winter bus service begins Nov. 20 in Vail.
Paid parking begins Nov. 22 in the Vail Village and Lionshead structures.
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970 479-2100
1G'AX-970-479-2157
FOR IMMEDBATE RELEASE
November 13, 1995
Contact: Jody Doster, 479-2174
Transit Operations fVianager
~OV PHASES IN FAlONTER BUS SERlOICE WBT6i Ee4RLl( SEE4SON SCFIEDULE,
NOV. 20-DEC. 15
(Vail)--Beginning fVionday, Nov. 20, the Town of Vail will implement its early season
bus schedule before shifting into full winter operations on Dec. 16. The Nov. 20 to
Dec. 15 transitional service is designed for an estimated 9,000 riders per day. When
the season peaks later in December, ridership will increase to about 24,000 riders a .
day, according to transit operations manager Jody Doster.
The early season schedule includes service to Lionsridge Loop again 4his year, as
well as all other outlying routes. In addition, a fr.ee breakfast coupon will be offered to
riders on those outlying routes be#ween 6 and 9 a.m. Also on fVionday, service will be
increased on the Gypsum-to-Vail Express.
The Lionsridge Loop route will offer hourly service from 6:15 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. vvith
stops at Red Sandstone School, Post Office, Vail Point, Grand Traverse, Simba Run
and Vail Run.
The West Vail Red loop (north to south) will provide service every 30 minutes from 6
a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and evening service at 40 minute intervals from 9:10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.
Peak service on the West Vail Green loop (south to north) will be offered every 30.
minutes from 5:45 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. and 40 minute night service from 8:50 p.m. to
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Early Season Schedule/Add 1
2:10 a. m.
The East Vail route will provide service at 15 minute intervals during the peak hours
of 7:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m..to 6 p.m. Twenty-minute service will be
provided during the non peak hours of 5:50 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.; 10:50 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.;
and 6:10 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Late night service will be from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at 30
minute intervals.
The Sandstone route will provide 20 minute peak service from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and
from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., with 30 minute service during non peak and night hours.
The Golf Course route will provide 30 minute peak service at 7:45 a.m., -8:15 a.m.,
8:45 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 4:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Routes will run hourly during the non peak hours of 6:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.; 10:45 a.m.
to 2:45 p.m.; and 4:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. Also, two late night Golf Course runs will
depart from the Transportation Center at 11:30 p.m. and 2 a.m. (outbound only) The
late night bus will run only if there are passengers at the Transportation Center.
The Ford Park route will run at 30 minute intervals from 6:20 a.m. to 8:35 p.m. .
Passengers will be directed to the East Vail bus after 8,35 p.m.
The in-town shuttle, from Vail Village to Lionshead, will run every 7 to 10 minutes
from 6:15 a.m. to 2 a.m.
The town will phase in its full winter schedule on Dec. 16 with additional peak service
on most routes, Doster said.
The free breakfast offer for early season riders is good for a hot drink and muffin at
D'Co .ffee Beanery in the Transportation Center, a value of $2. Coupons will be
(more)
Early Season Schedule/Add 2
disfiribufied daily to morning riders on all outlying routes through Jan. 1, courtesy of the
Tovvn of Vail, D'Coffee Beanery and aCTUN Radio. The "Ride the Bus, Have Breakfast
with Us" campaign was created to introduce new riders to Vail's transit system and to
thank the regular riders.
Beginning Nionday, the regional Express senrice will provide two morning and two
afternoon routes between Gypsum, Eagle, Avon and !lail. The route begins in Gypsum
at 5:45 a.m. and 6:45 a.m. Afternoon departures from Vail begin afi 4:30 p.m. and 5:30
p.m. Fares are as low as $2 round trip.
For more information on the breakfast offer, early season bus routes or the Gypsum-
to-Vail service, contact Jody Doster at 479-2174. Bus schedules are available for
distribution at the Town of Vail Municipal Center, Tovvn of Vail Transportation Offices or
from any Town of Vail bus driver.
With a fleet of 32 buses, six 20-passenger vans and a paratransit van, the Vail
system is thoughf to be the largest free transit operation in the nation, transporting
more than 3.2 million passengers annually. The operation is funded, in part, through a
four percent tax on lift tickets callected by Vail Associates.
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Comuo~g Up...
Paid parking begins Wed., Nov. 22 in the Vail Village and Lionshead structures.
1995
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6~OA-B:OOe~ B:Oa6,-90:00,9 8:40P-2:10A ~Pocp'A^
fPOP9'1: 90b0A-3:AOP 3~OP-5:OOP 30minute ~Ill~I' Ili1L Nov, 20 -Dec, 15
6:00~? 40 0~ S:OOP-8:30P 20 rninu~ intervals *E,~S~q' V~1E?.*dS'ES~' V.~I~.*SfliVDS~'O1VE*CoO?.~' COUItSE*
30 minut. Interoels intePVals
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ean ortation Center d ar4 .00 i :30 ~0 ~ 20 :40 _:10 ••4o ¢QeYPSUM°?.6OIVSRIDGE iL00P''
andstone School :03 I :33 :03 i 23 I :43 ;13 , :43
Red Sandstone Road j :05 j :35 05 ; 25 I :45 :15 : :45 ~S~
aII beiw/Red Sands4one Road :07 27 :4y :17 1:4y Avoid par9cing hassles, taafroc congestio0 and the hi$h sose of
ndstone Creek Club 1:09 I:39 M i as I:49 :ts 1:49 . drevang by and'ang with aes evcry day
imba 6iun , :10 I :40 :90 :30 ..~rip :20 ; ;Sp ~T
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v~nspoetation Center (arrive) i 20 ! 30 20 I:40 I:00 :30 :oo - Supeewismr'§ Offisc: 479-2358 .
Opee2tions IVlanager: . 4179-2174
GOLF COURSE 8.ost and Foaend: 479-2358
24 giour Bus Infforenatioe: 328-8143
Non Peak Peak Houes
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6:4sa-s:as~ s:a~A,s:tsa In-Town Shuttle
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intervats Vall Vi I lage/Lions head
lub FOous610 Sunb~,° Runs evee°y 7-10 rr~ine fro
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60 minute 30 minute
• interoats interoals
ransportation Center (depart) :45 :15 :45 Hanson Ranch Road :~7 :17:47 ~
olden Peak :18 :48
occer Field :49 :19 :49
Ptarmigan UVest S1 - 21 :51
tarmigan East , :52 ~ 22 ' ;52
448 Vail Vallay Drive :53 23 53
1610 Sunburst :54 a4 :54
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CpGJ~E SE3tl~IC1E flfl:3QDP aa~d 2:04)A :
1 1:30P and 2:OOA the Town Of Vail wilJ provide a Cmlf Coune
at the ?'ransponation Center ( Outbound Only The bus will
v run if there are passengers at the Trans~ortation Center.
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`0~ath 24 ~nou~- n~tace the '~'~w~u
Ford Park runs froev~: Runs: ~Ia~y opea~ates a rw9~eelcha6a- Hef~
:20A - 8:35P 6aoaa:so~,,
Use Eas4 !/ail bus after 8:35P ~"ns: o~o~-z:so~, e9u?PPed pa~'~$~'~~sit seu~e~ace ff~~
B:OSA.-8:35P aoP~:20~ those who are annab?e t~ ~se ~~uee
YPanspoe~ation Center (depar4) i .:05 1 :35 ! :20 ! :50 fixee~ a~oute buses.
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watches may vary.
East Vail runs from: Non Peak Hours peak HourS Late Night Hours BuSeS USB:
5:50A - 7:30A
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3:30P - s:ooP Time: 303-499-7111
6:10P - 8:30P f
15 minute intervals 30 MIHUTE
120 minute Iratervals INTERVALS Actua/ arrival. times
ransportation Center (depart) . I :10. :30 :50 :00 :15 :30 :45 :00 . :30 may vary due to traffic,
spen Lane 1 :15 :35 :55 :OS :20 :35 :50 :OS :35 COn StrllCtiO/1 O/
Booth Falls I :16 :36 :56 :06 ' :21 :36 :51 :06 :36 Weather condions:
alls At Vall j :18 :38 :58 :08 :23 :38 :53 :08 ;38
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Pltkin Creek :ZO :40 :00 :10 :25 :40 :55 :10 :40
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imber Falls :24 :44 :04 45 :00 14 :44
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Columbine/Bighorn Road ; :33 :53 :13 ' ;27 :42 :57 :12 :23 :53 ell POin4
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Pitkin Creek Park ` :35 :55 :15 , :29 :44 :59 :14 :25 :55 rand Traverse ;Q5
Falls At Vail ; :36 :56 :16 ~ :31 :46 :01 :16 imba Run ~ ;27
Booth Falls .26 :56
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Unde ass :21 S1 25 :05 :45 ~rt^igan ' :00 :30 :03 :43 j 23
ntermountain ~ :23 :53 27 :07 :47 Underpass 03 :33 ~ :45 :25
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S nice Creek ; ;28 :58 :07 :37 :09 :49 29
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Munici al Buildin ! :40 :10 :qq :24 .04 andstone School ~1 :51
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TO1M OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Iload
Yail, Colorado 81657
970 479-2100
FAX-970-479-2157 F0R OMMED9ATE RELEASE
November 13, 1995 -
Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115
Community Information Office
GYPSUM-TO-VA0L EXPRESS SHIFTS TO PE,4K SERV@CE
19EGIItl1YIlYG Itl1OItlDP9 Q y ItlOM. 20
(Vail)--The Gypsum-to-Vail Express, connecting residents in Gypsum and Eagle to
their jobs and activities in Avon and Vail, returns to peak service beginning Nlonday,
Nov. 20. Winter routes and fees remain unchanged from last season and will continue
through the end of ski season, April 14, 1996.
The two-bus schedule includes departures from Eagle Valley High School in Gypsum
at 5:45 a.m. and 6:45 a.m.; with stops at the Eagle County Building at 5:55 a.m. and
6:55 a.m.; then Eagle I-70 Loaf 'N Jug at 5:58 a.m. and 6:58 a.m.; arrivai at the Avon
Center at 6:20 a.m. and 7:20 a.m:; and a final stop at the Vail Transportation Center at
6:35 a.m. and 7:35 a.m. -
Afternoon departure times are at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. from the Vail Transportation
Center; then 4:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. from Avon Center; 5:07 p.m. and 6:07 p.m. at
Eagle I-70 Loaf 'N Jug; 5:10 p.m: and 6:10 p.m. at the Eagle County Building; and the
final stop at Eagle Valley High School at 5:20 p.m. and 6:20 p.m. Times may vary due
to weather conditions.
Also beginning Monday, Nov. 20, Express riders will receive a coupon for a free
breakfast at D'Coffee Beanery in Vail, a$2 value. The "Beanery Bucks" will be
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distributed daily on the commuter route, and ali other outlying Vail routes, through
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Jan. 1.
Ridership last season averaged about 60 per day on the Express, for a total of about
9,000 passengers for the ski season.
Express tickets may be purchased for as low as $2 round trip from participating
employers. Season passes are also available for $200 adult; $50 student. Tickets are
sold at the Avon City Market, Eagle Pharmacy, Gypsum Stop `N Save, Eagle County
Building, Vail Transportation Center and the Vail.Municipal Building. ,
The commuter bus service is currently supported with funds from Eagle County, thel
Town of Gypsum and the Town of Vail. It will later be transferred to the nine-member
Eag;e County Transportation Authority as a result of passage of the half-cent
transportation sales tax. For more information on tickets or routes, please contact the
Town of Vail at 479-2115.
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Coming Up... Paid parking begins fVov. 22 in the Vail Village and Lionshead structures.
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Avoid Parking hassles,.traffic congestion and the .
high costs of driving by riding with us every day
GYPSUIVI TO VAIL .
5:45,A AIVID 6:45A .
TIIWFS MAy VARY WITIi NEATIIER CnNDiTIONS
Ea Ic Vallc Hi School 5:45A 6:45A Ea Ic Count Bld g Sth and Wail) S:SSA 6:55A '
Ea gIc 1-70 Loaf'N Ju 5:58A 6:58A
Avon Ccnter 620A 7:20A
Vail Trans ortation Center 6:35A 7:35A
VAI L TO GYPSU/Vl
4:30P ANHD 5:30P
TIN7FS MAY VARY WITII WF.ATiIER COIVD[TIOIYS
Vail Trans ortaticm Centcr 4:30P 5:30P
Avun Center 4:45P 5:45P
Ea le I-70 Loaf'N Ju 5:07P 6:07P
Ea Ic Count Blii Sth and Wall) S:IOP 6:1 OP
Eagle Valley High School 520P 6:20P
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage IZoad
Vail, Colorado 81657
970 479-2100
FAX-970-479-2157
FOE6 VMAAED9ATE RELEASE
iVovember 13, 1995
Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115
Community Inforrnation Office
VAOL TO REPLACE OUTLYINC PARKING (FtESTR9CT60NS .
WVTH CARPOOfl. BNCENT6VES .
(Vail)--Vail's outlying parking lots at the soccer field and Ford Park will be available for free,
unrestricted parking Monday through Thursday during all but Christmas week and President's
Weekend this ski season. On the remaining days--Friday, Saturday and Sunday--users will
continue to receive free parking so long as they carpool with one or more passengers.
The program, less restrictive than proposed earlier this year, is a by-product of peak
management discussions by members of the Town of Vail-Vail Associates Community Task
Force. The 12-member committee has been meeting regularly to assist with implementation of
the managed growth agreement between the Town and Vail Associates. .
The program also reflects a shift in philosophy from what Mayor Peggy Osterfoss calls a
"punitive program" to one of rewards and incentives. "This is a paradigm shift for us," Osterfoss
said. "Rather ihan punish those who don't carpool as we've done in the past, we want to focus
on rewarding the people who are carpooling, in addition to riders of our public transportation
system."
Osterfoss said the Community Task Force is working on a lottery program to offer frequent
prizes for those who carpool. The program will coincide with the town's successful "Beanery
Bucks" program in .which passengers on Vail's outlying bus routes receive coupons for free
. breakfast. Last season, riders redeemed more than 200 coupons per day. The program uvill
return for the 1995-96 season on Monday, Nov. 20.
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Outlying Parking/Add 1
Additional incentives are being developed by the Community Task Force to encourage a higher
rate of carpooling at the outlying lots during the two peak periods identified in the TOV-VA
agreement: Christmas week, Dec. 26-31; and PresidenYs Weekend, Feb. 16-19. During
those periods, free parking will be available to those with three or more people per car. Otherwise, paid parking will cost $8 per day upon entry befinreen 8 a.m. and 1.p.m.
The outlying parking programs will begin Nov. 24 and are intended to encourage carpooling
and use of public transportation during the town's busiest and most congested periods, Osterfoss
said. •
On Friday, Saturday and Sundays throughout the season, Fork Park and soccer field parking
will be free to vehicles with two or more occupants, while paid parking for single occupancy
vehicles will cost $8 per day upon entry between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
At all other times, Monday through Thursday, Ford Park and the soccer field parking areas will
be free.
Previously, the Town Council had been considering a carpooling program with three or more
. occupants for the two lots all season long. Osterfoss said the plan has been modified to meet
the objectives of the Community Task Force. • There are 250 spaces at the Ford Park lot and 75 spaces at the soccer field. '
. For more information, contact Suzanne Silverthorn at the Town of Vail at 479-2115.
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