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Home My WebLink About2012-10-02 Agenda and Support Documentation Town Council Evening SessionVAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING SESSION AGENDA VAIL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 75 S. Frontage Road W. Vail, CO 81657 6:00 P.M., OCTOBER 2, 2012 NOTE: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine at what time Council will consider an item. 1. ITEM/TOPIC: Citizen Participation (15 min.) PRESENTER(S): Public 2. ITEM/TOPIC: Consent Agenda: 1) Resolution No. 27, adoption of Eagle County Pre-disaster Mitigation Plan - Mark Miller/Tom Kassmel (10 min.) PRESENTER(S): Mark Miller and Tom Kassmel 3. ITEM/TOPIC: Town Manager Report: 1) Submission to PEC of the Golf Course Clubhouse Redevelopment Proposal - October 22 PEC meeting. (5 min) PRESENTER(S): Various 4. ITEM/TOPIC: First Reading of Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2012, an ordinance adopting the 2012 Building Codes with amendments. (30 min) PRESENTER(S): Martin Haeberle, Mike Vaughan ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: The Vail Town Council shall approve, approve with modifications, or deny Ordinance No.12, Series of 2012 upon first reading. BACKGROUND: The Building and Fire Appeals Board has held public hearings monthly over the last nine months reviewing the changes from the adopted building codes and amendments to the 2012 Building Codes for the purpose of recommending the adoption of the 2012 Building Codes by the Vail Town Council. The Board has eliminated many of the amendments in the towns current building codes that are now within the body of the building codes or out of date with current technology. The Board has also added provisions that address construction practices that are unique to our community. Public input has been a key factor in these changes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department and Fire Department recommends the Vail Town Council approve Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2012 upon first reading. 10/2/2012 5. ITEM/TOPIC: Second reading of Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2012, an ordinance extending amendments to Chapter 11-7, Other Signs, Sign Regulations, Vail Town Code, to establish regulations for informational and directional signs for public parking on private property and allowing the administrator to approve said signs subject to review, to November 19, 2013, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (10 minutes) PRESENTER(S): Bill Gibson, Community Development Department ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: The applicant requests the Vail Town Council approves Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2012, on second reading. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2012, is intended to extend the effective date for temporary regulations allowing informational and directional signs for public parking on private property from November 19, 2012 until November 19, 2013. No other change to the regulations is proposed. Extending the effective date of these regulations will allow the Town to explore opportunities for incorporating these signs into a broader guest services enhancement program which includes signage and way finding enhancements. The Vail Town Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2012, by a vote of 7-0-0 on September 18, 2012. There have been no changes to the proposed ordinance since that hearing. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department recommends the Vail Town Council approves Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2012, on second reading. 6. ITEM/TOPIC: Adjournment (7:10 p.m.) 10/2/2012 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: October 2, 2012 ITEM/TOPIC: Consent Agenda: 1) Resolution No. 27, adoption of Eagle County Pre-disaster Mitigation Plan - Mark Miller/Tom Kassmel PRESENTER(S): Mark Miller and Tom Kassmel ATTACHMENTS: Resolution No. 27, Series of 2012 10/2/2012 RESOLUTION NO. 27 Series of 2012 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE EAGLE COUNTY PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION PLAN :+(5($6WKH7RZQRI9DLOWKH³7RZQ´LQWKH&RXQW\RI(DJOHDQG6WDWHRI&RORUDGR is a home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of &RORUDGRDQGWKH7RZQ&KDUWHUWKH³&KDUWHU´ WHEREAS, the members of thH7RZQ&RXQFLORIWKH7RZQWKH³&RXQFLO´KDYHEHHQ duly elected and qualified; WHEREAS, Eagle County may be at risk natural or human caused hazards , such as wildfires, flooding and others with the potential for the loss of life and significant property damage; WHEREAS, Eagle County recognizes the importance of reducing or eliminating the vulnerability of such hazards for the overall good and welfare of the community; and WHEREAS, the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires jurisdictions to prepare and adopt a Hazard Mitigation Plan every five (5) years, to be eligible for future pre- disaster and post-disaster federal funding for mitigation purposes; WHEREAS, this All Hazards Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit A was revised by the Eagle County Emergency Management Department with the cooperation of incorporated municipalities and many special districts to identify potential hazards and to develop strategies to mitigate these hazards; and WHEREAS, the Council finds and determines that the Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan is necessary and will promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the Town. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT: Section 1. The Council hereby approves and adopts the revised Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. Section 2. The Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan, set forth herein shall be effective upon final approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency after adoption by all of the participating entities. INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail held this 2nd day of October, 2012. _________________________ Andrew P. Daly Town Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk 2 - 1 - 1 10/2/2012 2 - 1 - 2 10/2/2012 2 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 4 DISASTER MITIGATION ACT OF 2000 4 PURPOSE, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 5 SCOPE OF THE PLAN 5 PROJECT PARTICIPANTS 6 AUTHORITY 7 PLAN ORGANIZATION 8 PROJECT PLANNING AND METHODOLOGY 8 THE PLANNING TEAM 9 PROJECT INITIATION AND TEAM COORDINATION 10 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION 11 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT 11 THE RISK ASSESSMENT 12 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND PROFILES 13 REVIEW OF CURRENT PLANS, STUDIES AND REPORTS 14 MITIGATION PLANNING 16 PLAN MAINTENANCE AND ADOPTION 17 COMMUNITY PROFILES: 17 EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO 18 AVON, COLORADO 21 EAGLE, COLORADO 23 GYPSUM, COLORADO 25 MINTURN, COLORADO 27 RED CLIFF, COLORADO 29 VAIL COLORADO 31 EAGLE-VAIL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT 33 -FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICTS 35 ROCK CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 36 EAGLE COUNTY AMBULANCE DISTRICT 36 BASALT AND RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 37 EAGLE RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 37 GREATER EAGLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 38 GYPSUM FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 38 HAZARDS IN EAGLE COUNTY 39 PRIORITIZED HAZARDS 39 WILDFIRE 40 FLOODING (INCLUDING FLASH AND SEASONAL FLOODING) 43 WINTER STORMS 46 TRANSPORTED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT) 46 PANDEMIC DISEASE OUTBREAK 47 LANDSLIDES 48 COLLAPSIBLE SOILS AND EVAPORITE FORMATIONS 49 AVALANCHE 50 TERRORIST ACTIVITY 51 2 - 1 - 3 10/2/2012 3 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 OTHER HAZARDS 52 VULNERABILITY AND RISK ASSESSMENT BY HAZARD TYPE 52 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE 55 MONITORING, EVALUATING AND UPDATING THE PLAN 57 APPENDIX A ± MITIGATION GOALS FOR EAGLE COUNTY 58 APPENDIX B ± HAZARD MITIGATION PROJECTS 60 APPENDIX C ± PUBLIC SURVEY RISK ASSESSMENT 102 APPENDIX D ±HAZARD MAPS 105 APPENDIX E- PLANNING PROCESS WORK PLAN 107 APPENDIX F ± REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLE OF MEETING AGENDA 108 APPENDIX G - ATTENDANCE SHEET 109 APPENDIX H ± FLOOD PLAIN MAPS 112 APPENDIX I ± HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FLOW STUDY SUMMARY 115 APPENDIX J ± STAPLEE EXAMPLES 117 APPENDIX K- CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE LIST 120 2 - 1 - 4 10/2/2012 4 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 INTRODUCTION Natural hazards such as wildfire, avalanche, severe winter storms and others are common to the mountainous regions of Colorado and can impact, sometimes significantly, every aspect of life in Eagle County. To provide a roadmap for continued reduction of the impacts on safety, property and critical infrastructure caused by all hazards, Eagle County, the incorporated jurisdictions and many of the special districts have participated in this update of the 2005 Pre-'LVDVWHU0LWLJDWLRQ3ODQ³3'03´RUWKH ³3ODQ´ The previous plan was developed jointly with Pitkin County primarily because portions of the Town of Basalt lie in both counties. In this update the plans were done separately. A requirement of the multi-jurisdictional PDMP is that each jurisdiction requesting approval of the plan must document that it has participated in the development of the plan, that it has submitted mitigation projects for inclusion in the plan and that the plan has been formally adopted by its governing body. In Eagle County, participants that have adopted this Plan include the incorporated towns of Avon, Eagle, Gypsum, Minturn, Red Cliff and Vail along with the Basalt & Rural, Eagle River, Greater Eagle and Gypsum Fire Protection Districts, the Eagle-Vail Metropolitan District and the Rock Creek Volunteer Fire Department. The Town of Basalt adopted the previous plan but withdrew from this version in preference of aligning with the Pitkin County plan. All of the fire and metropolitan districts are new participants for this update of the plan. DISASTER MITIGATION ACT OF 2000 To better protect the Nation from disasters, particularly natural disasters, the U.S. Congress passed the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, enacted as the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000). With this legislation the Federal government has placed renewed emphasis on pre-disaster mitigation of potential hazards. Most significant to state and local governments under the DMA 2000 are its amendments to Sections 203 (Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation) and 322 (Mitigation Planning). Section 203 of the DMA 2000 establishes a "National Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund" to support a program that will "provide technical and financial assistance to state and local governments to assist in the implementation of pre-disaster hazard mitigation measures that are cost-effective and designed to reduce injuries, loss of life, and damage and destruction of property, including damage to critical services and facilities under the jurisdiction of the state or local governments." Section 322 of the DMA 2000 provides a new and revitalized approach to mitigation planning by: (VWDEOLVKLQJDUHTXLUHPHQWDQGGHOLYHULQJQHZJXLGDQFHIRUVWDWHORFDODQGWULEDO mitigation plans; 2 - 1 - 5 10/2/2012 5 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 3URYLGLQJIRUVWDWHVWRUHFHLYHDQLQFUHDVHGSHUFHQWDJHRI+0*3IXQGVIURP percent to 20 percent) if, at the time of the declaration of a major disaster, they have in effect an approved State Mitigation Plan that meets criteria defined in the law; and $XWKRUL]LQJXSWRVHYHQSHUFHQWRIWKH+D]DUG0LWLJDWLRQ*UDQW3URJUDP (HMGP) funds available to a state to be used for development of state, local and tribal mitigation plans. PURPOSE, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The purpose of the PDMP is to: 1. Protect life, property and the environment by reducing the impact of natural and human-caused hazards. 2. Reduce the economic impact and speed recovery and redevelopment following future disaster events. 3. Commit to hazard mitigation principles. 4. Proactively prepare to minimize the secondary hazards associated with expected event. 5. Comply with federal and state legislation and guidance for local hazard mitigation planning. 6. Review mitigation projects, strategies and actions on an annual basis and modify plans as necessary. The output of the PDMP is a set of recommended pre-disaster mitigation actions that minimize the potential impacts from the prioritized hazards. Specific goals and objectives have been established to deliver measurable benefits to each County through mitigation actions that have been justified and prioritized using accepted practices and the methodology described in this document. Eagle County and the participating entities have formally adopted this Plan and established a process to periodically evaluate and modify its goals, objectives and mitigation actions as part of on-going PDMP maintenance. SCOPE OF THE PLAN The PDMP is focused on those hazards determined to pose high and moderate risk as LQGLFDWHGE\WKH&RXQWLHV¶ULVNDVVHVVPHQW3ULRULW\LVJLYHQWRKD]DUGVZLWKJUHDWHU potential to affect health and safety, impact emergency response capability or distress critical infrastructure within the Counties. Planners have considered a spectrum of natural hazards and human-caused threats, and the hazards and mitigation actions which are detailed in this plan are those prioritized by the participants. Future iterations of the Plan will re-evaluate hazards and, if appropriate, prioritize new hazards and develop associated potential mitigation actions documented in updated versions to the Plan. 2 - 1 - 6 10/2/2012 6 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 PROJECT PARTICIPANTS The PDMP leveraged the broad skills and interests associated with the participating jurisdictions. The Plan was developed by a multi-disciplined group consisting of emergency planners, emergency responders, local government officials, and other subject matter experts within the private and public sectors. Project participants represented the County and the respective jurisdictions which adopted this Plan. Other jurisdictions participated in the planning process but did not submit a specific project. Residents within Eagle County contributed to Plan development by participating in the risk assessment and by providing valuable input to the draft Plan. The following table list planning participants; NAME REPRESENTING Barry Smith Eagle County Emergency Management Tom Johnson Eagle County Public Works Eric Lovgren Eagle County Wildfire Mitigation Barb Smith Town of Red Cliff Jeff Schneider Town of Avon Planning Department Robert Narracci Eagle County Planning Department Chris Cerimele Town of Minturn Planning Department Tom Kassmel Town of Vail Planning Department Amy Keeley Eagle County GIS Department Scott Fleming Eagle County GIS Department Marilyn Gally Colorado Division of Emergency Management Deanna Butterbaugh Colorado Division of Emergency Management Pete Miller Eagle River Water and Sanitation District Brad Slingerlend Colorow Homeowners Association Kyle Corcoran Vail Fire and Emergency Services Wade McCaulley Eagle River Water and Sanitation District Douglas Paul U.S. Bureau of Land Management Eric Rebitzke U.S. Forest Service Thomas Snyder Eagle-Vail Homeowners Association Jodi Pratt Eagle River Fire Protection District Shawn Moore Greater Eagle Fire Protection District Tom Wagenlander Greater Eagle Fire Protection District Sean Koenig Town of Vail GIS Department Sam Parker Beaver Creek Resort Bob Egizi Cordillera Metropolitan District Carol Gill-Mulson Eagle River Fire Protection District Jeff Layman Eagle-Vail Metropolitan District Brita Horn Rock Creek Volunteer Fire Department Bill Wentworth Cordillera Metropolitan District Jeff Shreeve Town of Gypsum Public Works John Willson Eagle River Fire Protection District Willy Powell Town of Eagle, Manager 2 - 1 - 7 10/2/2012 7 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Shane Pegram Town of Avon Planning Department Jim Hancock Town of Gypsum Engineering Department Ramon Montoya Town of Red Cliff, Mayor Scott Thompson Basalt & Rural Fire Protection District, Chief Tom Gosiorowski Town of Eagle, Engineer Justin Kirkland Gypsum Fire Protection District, Deputy Chief AUTHORITY The Plan is developed in accordance with current state and federal rules and regulations governing local hazard mitigation plans, including: 6HFWLRQ0LWLJDWLRQ3ODQQLQJRIWKH5REHUW76WDIIRUG'LVDVWHU5HOLHIDQG Emergency Assistance Act, as enacted by Section 104 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-390); )(0$¶V,QWHULP)LQDO5XOHSXEOLVKHGLQWKH)HGHUDO5HJLVWHURQFebruary 26, 2002 at 44 CFR Part 201; and The authorities for jurisdictions participating in this PDMP have adopted the plan effective as of the dates shown in the following table. Jurisdiction Adopting Authority Plan Adoption Date Eagle County Board of County Commissioners Town of Avon Avon Town Council Town of Eagle Eagle Town Council Town of Gypsum Gypsum Town Council Town of Minturn Minturn Town Council Town of Red Cliff Red Cliff Town Council Town of Vail Vail Town Council Rock Creek VFD Rock Creek VFD Board Eagle-Vail Metro. District Eagle-Vail Metro. District Board Basalt Rural Fire Protection District Basalt Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors Eagle River Fire Protection District Eagle River Fire District Board of Directors Gypsum Fire Protection District Gypsum Fire Protection District Board of Directors 2 - 1 - 8 10/2/2012 8 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 The Plan is monitored and revised periodically in accordance with legislation and rules covering mitigation planning and as described in a subsequent section of this document. PLAN ORGANIZATION The PDMP follows a format consistent with those adopted by FEMA and the State of Colorado. The Plan includes sections covering: ,QWURGXFWLRQ 3URMHFW3ODQQLQJDQG0HWKRGRORJ\ &RPPXQLW\3URILOH Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment +Dzard Mitigation Strategy 3ODQ0DLQWHQDQFHDQG$GRSWLRQ $SSHQGLFHV The planning effort began with a review and update of all sections of the previous plan. PROJECT PLANNING AND METHODOLOGY This section describes the hazard mitigation planning process undertaken by Eagle County to develop the PDMP and create the framework for continuous Plan improvement. Eagle County utilized a planning methodology using a process based on best practices and guidance from FEMA and the Colorado Division of Emergency 0DQDJHPHQWDQGLQSXWIURPSULYDWHVHFWRUDQGIURPWKH&RXQWLHV¶UHVSHFWLYHFRQVWLWXHQWV and emergency services professionals. Topics in this section include: 7KHSODQQLQJWHDPDQGWKHSURMHFWSUocess 3ODQFRRUGLQDWLRQDQGWHDPPHHWLQJV +D]DUGVLGHQWLILFDWLRQDQGSULRULWL]DWLRQ 5LVNGHWHUPLQDWLRQDQGLPSDFWRQFULWLFDOLQIUDVWUXFWXUH ,GHQWLILFDWLRQDQGVHOHFWLRQRIPLWLJDWLRQVWUDWHJLHV 2 - 1 - 9 10/2/2012 9 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 ,PSOHPHQWDWLRQRIPLWLJDWLRQVWUDWHJLHV 3ODQPDLQWHQDQFHDQGXSGDWHV This Plan was developed to meet requirements under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000). THE PLANNING TEAM This Plan was developed using input from a cross-functional set of project participants. As listed in the following tables, the project planning team consists of individuals representing the entities who have adopted this Plan. The project approach is constructed to involve community residents, community officials, including emergency response professionals and representatives from the private sector. The planning team considered guidance from FEMA and interviewed a variety of stakeholders to consider possible project participants. As this planning process continues the County intends to broaden participation to improve plan quality. Participating Jurisdictions Project Participant General Role Eagle County: Emergency Management Director Public Works Director Senior Engineer Wildfire Mitigation Specialist GIS Manager Planning Manager Facilitation of planning process Plan Administration Project submission Project submission Data submission Plan Preparation Town of Avon: Town Engineer Planning Process Project submission Plan Review Town of Eagle: Town Engineer Town Manager Planning Process Project submission Plan Review Town of Gypsum; Town Engineer Public Works Director Town Manager Planning Process Project submission Plan Review Plan Administration Town of Minturn: Town Manager Town Engineer Planning Process Project submission Plan Review Plan Administration Town of Red Cliff: Town Clerk Mayor Planning Process Project submission Plan Review 2 - 1 - 10 10/2/2012 10 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Town of Vail: Town Engineer GIS Planning Process Project submission Plan Review Rock Creek Fire Department: Fire Chief Planning Process Project submission Plan Review Basalt Rural Fire Protection District: Fire Chief Assistant Fire Chief Planning Process Project submission Plan Review Eagle River Fire Protection District: Fire Chief Deputy Chief of Operations Planning Process Project submission Plan Review Gypsum Fire Protection District: Fire Chief Fire Marshall Planning Process Project submission Plan Review Greater Eagle Fire Protection District Fire Chief Fire Marshall Planning Process Project submission Plan Review Eagle-Vail Metropolitan District Community Manager Planning Process Plan Review Colorado Division of Emergency Management: Mitigation Specialist Planning guidance The Eagle County Public Safety Council is a group of elected and appointed officials with responsibilities for public preparedness, prevention and safety in Eagle County. This group which includes representatives from the local, state and federal levels was involved in the plan review process. Community members provided input to the hazard mitigation planning process. The methodology used in developing this PDMP encouraged public involvement by utilizing a web-based survey to increase the potential for public participation. As part of this survey process, the planning team also collected input from professionals in emergency management, fire services, medical and health services, law enforcement, planning, education, airport management, government administration, community development, transportation, utilities, and others in public and private sectors. 7KHFRPPXQLW\¶VRSLQLRQVRIWKHKD]DUGVPRVWWKUHDWHQLQJWRWKHLUHQYLURQPHQWZHUH used to identify and prioritize hazards and direct mitigation efforts. Public involvement also helped determine critical infrastructure subject to hazard impact. Sample survey forms and tabulated survey results are attached to the Plan as Appendix C. PROJECT INITIATION AND TEAM COORDINATION The inaugural project planning meeting was held on April 22, 2010 to solicit primary project participants and confirm contact information as well as project activities, deliverables, schedules, roles and responsibilities. This meeting resulted in a work plan created to guide Plan development. Meeting dates were schedule for the third Thursday of each month until plan completion. 2 - 1 - 11 10/2/2012 2 - 1 - 12 10/2/2012 12 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 A risk assessment was conducted to analyze hazards, determine loss estimates and establish a justified basis for selection of mitigation actions. The risk assessment encompassed these activities: Public input - Using community surveys discussed previously in this section, citizens provide input on hazards and hazard impact within the planning area. Risk assessment ± Based on subject matter expertise provided by emergency services professionals within the County and experts in the private sector, hazards were ranked and impact estimated. Identification of critical infrastructure ± Resources, facilities and services within the planning area was evaluated for hazard impact and loss expectancy (see list of critical infrastructures in appendix K). The planning team used this information to determine vulnerabilities and provide the factual basis for the mitigation actions selected. The results of the community risk assessment are shown below; Extreme Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk No Risk Wildfire 31.8% 31.8% 27.3% 9.1% 0.0% Winter Storms 13.6% 36.4% 40.9% 9.1% 0.0% Transported Hazardous Materials 13.6% 27.3% 40.9% 18.2% 0.0% Seasonal or flash flooding 4.5% 31.8% 31.8% 27.3% 4.5% Pandemic disease outbreak 0.0% 9.1% 45.5% 45.5% 0.0% Landslide (Including rock slides) 0.0% 27.3% 31.8% 31.8% 9.1% Subsidence (Sinkholes) 0.0% 0.0% 40.9% 50.0% 9.1% Avalanche 9.1% 9.1% 18.2% 50.0% 13.6% Terrorist Activity 0.0% 0.0% 27.3% 54.5% 18.2% Drought 4.5% 31.8% 40.9% 22.7% 0.0% Tornado 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 59.1% 40.9% High Winds 9.1% 18.2% 54.5% 18.2% 0.0% Lightning/Thunderstorms 9.1% 22.7% 54.5% 13.6% 0.0% Earthquakes 0.0% 0.0% 9.1% 72.7% 18.2% Fixed facility hazardous materials 0.0% 0.0% 13.6% 72.7% 13.6% Urban fires 4.5% 9.1% 27.3% 50.0% 9.1% Airplane crashes 4.5% 13.6% 22.7% 45.5% 13.6% Civil disturbance 0.0% 9.1%) 18.2% 63.6% 9.1% Jail Escape 0.0% 0.0% 27.3% 50.0% 22.7% Hazard Identification and Profiles 2 - 1 - 13 10/2/2012 13 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 The Eagle County Hazard identification and risk assessments were made by compiling WKHDVVHVVPHQWGDWDIURPWKHFRPPXQLW\VXUYH\VDQGSDUWLFLSDWLQJDJHQF\VXPPDU\¶VWR develop and aggregate assessment for the entire county. The assessments for each municipality in the county are included in their community profiles. The hazards identified in Eagle County are summarized in the following table; Hazard Type Frequency of Occurrence Magnitude Hazard Level Airplane Crash Likely Critical Medium Avalanche Likely Critical Medium Civil Disturbance Occasional Limited Medium Dam Failure Unlikely Limited Low Disease Outbreak Occasional Critical Medium Drought Occasional Limited Medium Earthquake Likely Limited Low Expansive Soils Likely Limited Medium Extreme Heat Unlikely Negligible Low Flood Occasional Limited Medium Hail Storm Likely Limited low Hazardous Materials Occasional Limited Medium Jail/Prison Break Unlikely Negligible Low Land Subsidence Likely Limited Medium Landslide/Rockfall Highly Likely Critical High Lightning Highly Likely Limited Medium Terrorist Events Occasional Limited Medium Tornado Occasional Limited Low Urban Fire/Conflagration Unlikely Negligible Low High Winds Likely Limited Medium Wildfire Highly Likely Critical High Winter Storms Highly Likely Critical High The highlighted hazards were prioritized by the planning team based upon frequency of occurrence and/or the potential magnitude from a life safety and economic viewpoint using the following criteria; Critical = Injuries and/or illnesses result in permanent disability. Complete shutdown of critical facilities for at least 2 weeks. Limited = Injuries and/or illnesses do not result in permanent disability. Complete shutdown of critical facilities for more than 1 week. More than 10 percent of property is severely damaged. 2 - 1 - 14 10/2/2012 14 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Negligible = Injuries and/or illnesses are treatable with first aid. Minor quality of life lost. Shutdown of critical facilities and services for 24 hours or less. No more than 1 percent of property is severely damaged. With the threat of wildfire increasing, so too did the need for interagency collaboration. In January of 2009, the Eagle County Wildfire Council was formed. The group meets regularly to review aspects of assessing current wildfire risk and mitigation strategies; funding opportunities to complement private and public land projects; CWPP updates and associated projects; and training opportunities. The council consists of agency representatives and stakeholders from throughout Eagle County, including: the USFS/BLM; the CSFS; Eagle County; Basalt FPD; Gypsum FPD; Greater Eagle FPD; Eagle River FPD; Rock Creek VFD; Vail Fire and Emergency Services; Vail Resorts; Cordillera Metro District; Eagle-Vail Metro District; Eagle River Water and Sanitation District; the Bellyache Ridge HOA, the Colorow HOA, the Pilgrim Downs HOA, the West Lake Creek Company, the Beaver Creek Resort Company and Beaver Creek Public Safety. REVIEW OF CURRENT PLANS, STUDIES AND REPORTS The following table identifies the status of mitigation actions identified in the current PDMP; Mitigation Action Hazard Status Comment Promote adoption of regulations within all municipalities within the County Wildfire ongoing The Town of Vail, Cordillera Metropolitan District, Beaver Creek Metropolitan District and Bachelor Gulch Metropolitan District have all adopted regulations restricting wood roofs. 15 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Expand NOAA weather radio coverage to include the entire County Winter Storm Ongoing First transmitter to be installed in 2012. Plan and execute hazmat exercises on an annual basis. Include hazmat component with other exercises Transported Hazardous Materials Ongoing Annual exercises are being conducted. Improve hazmat response capabilities through identification of relevant training, equipment and staffing Transported Hazardous Materials Completed Desired training, staffing and equipment needs have been identified. Expand current public avalanche training sessions Avalanche Completed Colorado Mountain College has added avalanche safety courses to their curriculum Add real time localized avalanche hazard 16 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 The current PDMP was reviewed to remove completed projects from the priority list and to gleam lessons learned from those projects. The planning team also attempted to identify any other groups with similar objectives in order to coordinated effort into a singular mitigation plan. As a result, the Eagle County Wildfire Council, Town of Vail emergency planning group and Eagle County Public Safety Council efforts were incorporated into this plan. MITIGATION PLANNING The risk assessment process identified hazards considered a priority within Eagle County and the planning team reviewed the goals from the previous plan and developed revised goals (included in Appendix A) and objectives to guide mitigation planning efforts. The goal review confirmed validity of the wildfire goals and some new goals were developed as a result of flooding incident improvement plans. The team also developed and evaluated strategies for implementing justified and prioritized mitigation actions. The County conducted research and interviewed experts to collect potential mitigation actions for these prioritized hazards. Potential mitigation actions and strategies then were evaluated using the FEMA-recommended STAPLEE methodology, which seeks to identify options acceptable and appropriate for the community. STAPLEE evaluates mitigation options by comparing them to these criteria: Social acceptance, Technical merit, Administrative support, Political support, Legal support, Economic viability and the Environment. Mitigation alternatives were also evaluated for cost- benefit and compared to current mitigation projects underway. The results of this process defined the mitigation actions included in this plan. In accordance with the DMA requirements, an emphasis was placed on the importance of a benefit-cost analysis in determining project priority. Other criteria used to recommend what actions might be more important, more effective, or more likely to be implemented than another included: Does action protect lives? Does action address hazards or areas with the highest risk? Does action protect critical facilities, infrastructure or community assets? Does action meet multiple objectives (Multiple Objective Management)? Implementation strategies for prioritized mitigation actions were developed and all targeted mitigation strategies were assigned points of contact within both Counties. PLAN MAINTENANCE AND ADOPTION Eagle County will review the plan at least annually and determine whether any significant changes have occurred requiring modifications to proposed mitigation actions and the PDMP document. Public input is important to the development and maintenance 2 - 1 - 17 10/2/2012 17 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 of the plan, and the County will continue to seek input from a variety of sources including residents within the planning area by including a plan review recommendation each spring and fall during our seasonal natural hazards awareness efforts. COMMUNITY PROFILES The following pages contain detailed information about the communities and special districts in Eagle County, their vulnerabilities and risks: 2 - 1 - 18 10/2/2012 2 - 1 - 19 10/2/2012 19 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Land use projections and high property values indicate that residential and commercial property trends will continue to include development in the wildland-urban interface. This fact increases risk from hazards such as wildfire, avalanche and rock slides, and places significant demands on emergency planning and response resources. Geography Eagle County, Colorado comprises a land area of 1,701 square miles or 1,088,485 acres with elevations ranging from about 6,000 feet to more the 14,000 feet above sea level.. More than 82% RI(DJOH&RXQW\¶VODQGLVSXEOLFLQFOXGLQJ1DWLRQDO)RUHVWVZLOGHUQHVVDUHDV%XUHDXRI/DQG Management properties, and state and local public lands. Within the county, the U.S. Forest Service manages 595,860 acres of the White River National Forest, and the Bureau of Land Management manages 247,751 acres of land. Along the northeast boundary is the Eagles Nest Wilderness Areas, in the southeast quadrant is the Holy Cross Wilderness Area, and a small piece of Flat Tops Wilderness Area is in the northwest corner. There are several State Wildlife and Resource Management Areas and also Sylvan Lake State Park. The Continental Divide runs along a portion of the southern boundary, and the Colorado Trail (a non-motorized use trail) crosses the southeast corner of the county. Eagle &RXQW\LVSUHGRPLQDWHO\VLWXDWHGLQWKH(DJOHDQG&RORUDGR5LYHU9DOOH\¶VZLWKWKH Town of Basalt and the El Jebel area located in the Roaring Fork River valley. Since Basalt is geographically connected more with Pitkin County (1/3 of the Town of Basalt lies within Pitkin County), they have chosen to align with that plan as opposed to the Eagle County plan. History The Ute Indians claimed Eagle County lands for summer hunting and fishing grounds before Europeans explored the area. The first reliable account of European presence in the Eagle River Valley was in 1840 when Kit Carson guided the Fremont party through the region. Fortune hunters and settlers scoured the state, striking lead carbonate ore in Leadville in 1874. The strike brought many prospectors to the valley, and by 1879 a permanent camp was established and the town of Red Cliff was born. Eagle County was carved from Summit County in 1883 and Red Cliff, named for the surrounding red quartzite cliffs, was the first county seat. The county government moved west to the town of Eagle in 1921. The evolution of Vail from a quiet sheep pasture to an international resort is credited to the famous 10th Mountain Division ski troops who were introduced to the valley while training at Camp Hale in the 1940s. Following World War II, a group of former Army buddies returned to the Gore Creek Valley to fulfill their collective dream...to develop a ski resort. Vail later emerged as a ski giant and the county has flourished ever since. Airport The Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) is a public airport located in the Town of Gypsum, Colorado. The airport serves Eagle County and visitors to nearby Aspen, Vail and Beaver Creek ski resorts. The History Channel rated Eagle County Regional Airport as #9 on its list of Most Extreme Airports in July 2010 due to the altitude, weather variability, an approach through mountainous terrain and challenging departure procedures. The airport is highly seasonal, and most of its scheduled flights only operate from EGE during the winter. It logged more than 410,000 passengers traveling in and out of the airport in 2010 on up to 52 commercial flights per day making it the second busiest airport in Colorado during the ski season, the first being Denver International Airport. Due to the abundance of flights (and bad weather) during the ski season, some passengers fly into EGE rather than attempting to fly into Denver or Aspen. The Eagle County Airport is also popular with private aircraft operators. In 2008, a study commissioned by the Colorado Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division found that the total quantifiable 2 - 1 - 20 10/2/2012 20 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 impact on the local economy from the airport in that year totaled $982,170,400. In addition, the Eagle County Regional Airport created 10,467 jobs, paying $293,886,700 in wages Economy Average per capita income in 2009 for Eagle County was $35,104 which ranked 4th in the VWDWH%\FRPSDULVRQ&RORUDGR¶V2009 per capita income was $29,697. In Eagle County, the majority of jobs (80%) are in wage and salary employment. Self-employment accounts for the remaining jobs (20%). Demographics Eagle County encompasses eight communities, which include the towns of Avon, Eagle, Gypsum, Minturn, Red Cliff, Vail and a portion of Basalt. Edwards and El Jebel are two significant unincorporated community centers located in Eagle County with a total estimated population of approximately 25,000. In 2009, approximately 53% of residents resided in Avon, Basalt, Eagle, Gypsum, Minturn, Red Cliff, and Vail, while 47% of residents resided in unincorporated Eagle County. Emergency Services The County is prepared to respond to emergency incidents with responders well trained in incident management, law enforcement, structural and wildland firefighting, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, flood fighting, technical rescue, animal rescue, wilderness search and rescue and others. 2 - 1 - 21 10/2/2012 2 - 1 - 22 10/2/2012 22 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 The Town of Avon was incorporated in 1978 and is located in east central Eagle County. It has a population of 6500 year round residents and 3500 part time residents. The Town of Avon boundaries encompass 8 square miles. Avon is located 20 miles east of Eagle at 7,400 feet above sea level adjacent to Interstate 70, U.S. Highway 6, and the Eagle River. Avon is the gateway to the Beaver Creek Resort which lies about two miles south of the town. The climate of Avon is semi-arid with an average annual precipitation total of around LQFKHV1RUPDOWHPSHUDWXUHVUDQJHIURPVXPPHUKLJKVRIXSSHU¶VWRZLQWHUORZVLQ the single digits. The vegetation in the Avon area varies between lodgepole pine, aspen, spruce, juniper, sagebrush, service berry and mountain mahogany on the north side of Interstate 70 and the south side of Highway 6 to typical riparian habitat along the Eagle River. Hazard Identification and Profiles The hazards identified in the Avon community are summarized in the following table. Hazard Type Frequency of Occurrence Magnitude Hazard Level Airplane Crash Unlikely Limited Low Avalanche Likely Critical High Civil Disturbance Occasional Limited Medium Dam Failure Occasional Limited Low Disease Outbreak Occasional Critical Medium Drought Occasional Limited Medium Earthquake Unlikely Limited Low Expansive Soils Likely Limited Medium Extreme Heat Unlikely Negligible Low Flood Occasional Limited Medium Hail Storm Likely Limited Medium Hazardous Materials Occasional Limited Medium Jail/Prison Break Unlikely Negligible Low Land Subsidence Likely Limited Medium Landslide/Rockfall Highly Likely Critical High Lightning Highly Likely Critical Medium Terrorist Events Occasional Limited Medium Tornado Occasional Limited Low Urban Fire/Conflagration Unlikely Negligible Low High Winds Likely Limited Medium Wildfire Highly Likely Critical High Winter Storms Highly Likely Critical High 2 - 1 - 23 10/2/2012 2 - 1 - 24 10/2/2012 24 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 The Town of Eagle was established in 1887 and incorporated in 1905. It is located in the western portion of Eagle County. In 1921, Eagle became the county seat of Eagle County. It has a population of about 6,500 residents and sits at an elevation of 6,600 feet above sea level. Eagle is 135 miles west of Denver on Interstate 70. The Town of Eagle boundaries encompass 4.5 square miles and approximately 1,020 acres are town-owed open space. There are over 290 days of sunshine per year and the average temperatures range from 35 degrees in January to a high of 85 in July. The average rainfall is about 2 inches per month May through July while the typical snowfall is 10-12 inches per month December through April. There are miles of hiking and biking trails, multiple public parks including the Town Park with an outdoor stage venue. There is a pool and ice rink, bike skills park, golf course, 5 hotels, 1 motel, 1 bed and breakfast, shopping, and dining. Kayaking, fly fishing, rafting, and canoeing are all within the Town limits as well. Eagle is an access point to Sylvan Lake State Park, the 10th Mountain division hut system, endless snowmobile trails, and backcountry skiing access. Hazard Identification and Profiles The hazards identified in the Eagle community are summarized in the following table: Identified Hazards in the Eagle Community Hazard Type Frequency of Occurrence Magnitude Hazard Level Airplane Crash Unlikely Critical Medium Avalanche Unlikely Limited Medium Civil Disturbance Occasional Limited Medium Dam Failure Unlikely Limited Medium Disease Outbreak Occasional Limited Medium Drought Occasional Limited Medium Earthquake Unlikely Limited Low Expansive Soils Likely Limited Medium Extreme Heat Occasional Limited Low Flood Occasional Limited Medium Hail Storm Likely Limited Low Hazardous Materials Occasional Critical Medium Jail/Prison Break Unlikely Negligible Low Land Subsidence Occasional Limited High Landslide/Rockfall Occasional Limited High Lightning Highly Likely Limited Medium Terrorist Events Unlikely Negligible Low Tornado Unlikely Negligible Low Urban Fire/Conflagration Unlikely Limited Low High Winds Occasional Limited Medium Wildfire Highly Likely Critical High Winter Storms Highly Likely Critical High 2 - 1 - 25 10/2/2012 2 - 1 - 26 10/2/2012 26 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 The Town of Gypsum was incorporated in 1911 and is located in the western portion of Eagle County. The 2010 Census indicates a population of 6,477 for Gypsum and the current boundaries cover 8.08 square miles. Elevations within the Town of Gypsum range from 6,200 to 6,800 feet above sea level and Gypsum is home to the Eagle County Regional Airport. Summers in the area are warm to hot in the valleys and cool in the surrounding mountains with average temperatures ranging from 67 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter months are usually milder compared with the other areas of Eagle County which encourages Spring to arrive earlier and Fall to come later. The Town of Gypsum lies along both Gypsum Creek and the Eagle River just off the Interstate 70 corridor. Native vegetation in Gypsum consists mainly of grasses, forbs, woody shrubs, pinyon pines, juniper trees and other small conifers. Most undeveloped lands within the Gypsum Creek Valley consist of farmlands with irrigated hay fields and large livestock. The hazards identified in Gypsum are summarized in the following table. Hazard Type Frequency of Occurrence Magnitude Hazard Level Airplane Crash Occasional Critical Medium Avalanche Unlikely Negligible Low Civil Disturbance Occasional Limited Medium Dam Failure Occasional Limited Low Disease Outbreak Occasional Critical Medium Drought Occasional Limited Medium Earthquake Occasional Limited Low Expansive Soils Likely Limited Medium Extreme Heat Unlikely Negligible Low Flood Likely Limited Medium Hail Storm Likely Limited Medium Hazardous Materials Occasional Limited Medium Jail/Prison Break Unlikely Negligible Low Land Subsidence Likely Limited Medium Landslide/Rockfall Occasional Limited Low Lightning Highly Likely Critical Medium Terrorist Events Occasional Limited Medium Tornado Unlikely Negligible Low Urban Fire/Conflagration Occasional Limited Medium High Winds Likely Limited Medium Wildfire Highly Likely Critical High Winter Storms Highly Likely Critical High 2 - 1 - 27 10/2/2012 2 - 1 - 28 10/2/2012 28 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 The Town of Minturn is located along the banks of the Eagle River approximately two miles south of the intersection of U.S. Highway 24 and Interstate 70. The population of the town in 2010 was approximately 1,027 residents, a 3.8% decrease from 2000. 0LQWXUQ¶VROGHVWIDPLOLHVVHWWOHGDWWKHFRQIOXHQFHRI*RUH&UHHNDQGWKH(DJOH5LYHU LQWKHODWH¶V6RPHFUHDWHGKRPHVWHDGVDQGIDUPHGWKHODQGZKLOHRWKHUVPLQHG silver in the mountains high above town. With the arrival of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad in 1887, Minturn quickly developed into a booming crossroads for transportation and industry. By the turn of the century, a growing population of mining and railroad workers and their families raised the demands for business and services in town. In response, the town was incorporated on November 15, 1904. The climate of Minturn is semi-arid with an average annual precipitation total of DSSUR[LPDWHO\LQFKHV7HPSHUDWXUHUDQJHVIURPKLJKVLQWKHPLGWRXSSHU¶VLQWKH VXPPHUDQGWHHQVDQG¶V in the winter. The vegetation in Minturn consists primarily of lodgepole pine and various sized aspen stands. Hazard Identification and Profiles The hazards identified in the Minturn community are summarized in the following table. Hazard Type Frequency of Occurrence Magnitude Hazard Level Airplane Crash Unlikely Limited Low Avalanche Occasional Limited Medium Civil Disturbance Unlikely Limited Medium Dam Failure Unlikely Critical High Disease Outbreak Unlikely Critical Medium Drought Occasional Limited Medium Earthquake Unlikely Limited Low Expansive Soils Likely Limited Medium Extreme Heat Occasional Negligible Low Flood Likely Critical Medium Hail Storm Likely Limited Medium Hazardous Materials Occasional Limited Medium Jail/Prison Break Unlikely Negligible Low Land Subsidence Unlikely Limited Low Landslide/Rockfall Likely Critical High Lightning Highly Likely Critical Medium Terrorist Events Unlikely Limited Medium Tornado Occasional Limited Low Urban Fire/Conflagration Highly Likely Critical High High Winds Occasional Limited Medium Wildfire Highly Likely Critical High Winter Storms Highly Likely Critical High 2 - 1 - 29 10/2/2012 2 - 1 - 30 10/2/2012 30 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 sawmills and an opera house. The town was mapped and patented in 1883 by the U.S. government. The climate of Red Cliff is semi-arid with an average annual precipitation total of DURXQGLQFKHV7HPSHUDWXUHUDQJHVIURPKLJKVLQWKHXSSHU¶VWRORZHU¶VLQWKH VXPPHUDQGWHHQVDQG¶VLQWKHZLQWHU The vegetation in the Redcliff area consists primarily of lodgepole pine and aspen with an understory of serviceberry and mountain mahogany. Hazard Identification and Profiles The hazards identified in the Red Cliff community are summarized in the following table. Hazard Type Frequency of Occurrence Magnitude Hazard Level Airplane Crash Unlikely Limited Low Avalanche Occasional Limited Medium Civil Disturbance Occasional Limited Medium Dam Failure Unlikely Critical High Disease Outbreak Occasional Critical Medium Drought Occasional Limited Medium Earthquake Unlikely Limited Low Expansive Soils Likely Limited Medium Extreme Heat Unlikely Negligible Low Flood Highly Likely Critical High Hail Storm Likely Limited Medium Hazardous Materials Occasional Limited Medium Jail/Prison Break Unlikely Negligible Low Land Subsidence Likely Limited Medium Landslide/Rockfall Highly Likely Critical High Lightning Highly Likely Critical Medium Terrorist Events Occasional Limited Medium Tornado Occasional Limited Low Urban Fire/Conflagration Highly Likely Critical High High Winds Occasional Limited Medium Wildfire Highly Likely Critical High Winter Storms Highly Likely Critical High 2 - 1 - 31 10/2/2012 2 - 1 - 32 10/2/2012 32 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 The Town of Vail is located along Interstate 70, 100 miles west of Denver and 35 miles east of the Eagle County Regional Airport. Vail is generally recognized as being 8,150 feet above sea level (ASL) with elevations in town ranging from 7780 feet (ASL) to 9,420 feet (ASL). Vail is 8.5 miles in length with an area of 4.6 square miles, and is surrounded by 350,000 acres of White River National Forest; primarily consisting of aspen and lodgepole pine, much of which has been affected by pine beetle infestation. Vail receives more than 335 inches of snow and records almost 300 days of sunshine each year, with temperatures averaging 75 degrees in the summer and 45 degrees in the winter. Once a sheep-raising and lettuce-growing region at the western edge of the Gore Range Mountains, Vail is now best known as the premier ski resort in North America, attracting more than one million skiers each season. On the heels of its success as a resort, Vail has evolved into an appealing recreation-friendly alpine community now comprised of approximately 5,300 full-time residents and an estimated 5,000 part-time residents. Hazard Identification and Profiles The hazards identified in the Vail community are summarized in the following table. Hazard Type Frequency of Occurrence Magnitude Hazard Level Airplane Crash Unlikely Limited Low Avalanche Occasional Limited Medium Civil Disturbance Occasional Limited Medium Dam Failure Unlikely Critical Medium Disease Outbreak Occasional Critical Medium Drought Occasional Limited Medium Earthquake Unlikely Limited High Expansive Soils Likely Limited Medium Extreme Heat Unlikely Negligible Low Flood Highly Likely Critical High Hail Storm Likely Limited Medium Hazardous Materials Likely Limited Medium Jail/Prison Break Unlikely Negligible Low Land Subsidence Likely Limited Medium Landslide/Rockfall Highly Likely Critical High Lightning Highly Likely Limited Medium Terrorist Events Occasional Limited High Tornado Unlikely Limited Low Urban Fire/Conflagration Highly Likely Critical High High Winds Occasional Limited Medium Wildfire Highly Likely Critical High Winter Storms Highly Likely Critical High 2 - 1 - 33 10/2/2012 33 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle-Vail Metropolitan District Community Profile Figure 8 Eagle-Vail The unincorporated area of Eagle-Vail is located in the eastern portion of Eagle County and has an estimated 2000 population of 2887. Eagle-Vail is located on I-70 between the towns of Avon and Vail, just west of US-24. Eagle-Vail LVDWDQHOHYDWLRQRIDURXQG¶ The community was originally platted in the HDUO\¶V7KHODQGVWKDWFRPSULVH(DJOH-Vail were once agricultural farms and cattle ranches. During 1963, Jack Oleson assembled and purchased the various parcels of farm and ranch lands from the original homesteaders in the area and created a cattle ranch where he raised Polled Herefords and grew crops including feed hay for the livestock. In 1972, Fred Green of Grouse Mountain Associates purchased the property from Oleson. Shortly thereafter, Green and his partners submitted a request to Eagle County for the Eagle-Vail Planned Unit Development, which became the very first PUD to be created in Eagle County. The next decade saw Eagle-Vail develop Filings #1 and #2, the Eagle-Vail Commercial Service Center, the Whiskey Hill Subdivision and Stone Creek Meadows subdivision. By 1981, Green had finished with a majority of the development and conveyed the golf course, several other amenities and open space parcels to the Eagle- 2 - 1 - 34 10/2/2012 34 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 9DLO0HWUR'LVWULFW,Q*UHHQ¶s company sold its final holdings, including the Community Park site, to the Metro District. The community continues to offer recreational facilities including a golf course, a par 3 golf course, a swimming pool, tennis courts, hiking paths, a community building and RWKHUVDPHQLWLHV,WLVJRYHUQHGE\DPHPEHU³MRLQWERDUG´FRPSULVHGRIWKH(DJOH- Vail Metropolitan District and the Eagle-Vail Property Owners Association. The climate of Eagle-Vail is semi-arid with an average annual precipitation total of DURXQGLQFKHV7HPSHUDWXUHUDQJHVIURPKLJKVLQWKHXSSHU¶VWRORZHU¶VLQWKH VXPPHUDQGWHHQVDQG¶VLQWKHZLQWHU The vegetation in the Eagle-Vail area consists primarily of Ponderosa and lodgepole pine and aspen with an understory of serviceberry and mountain mahogany. Hazard Identification and Profiles The hazards identified in the Eagle-Vail community are summarized in the following table. Hazard Type Frequency of Occurrence Magnitude Hazard Level Airplane Crash Occasional Limited Low Avalanche Occasional Limited Medium Civil Disturbance Unlikely Limited Low Dam Failure Unlikely Critical High Disease Outbreak Occasional Critical Medium Drought Occasional Limited Medium Earthquake Unlikely Limited Low Expansive Soils Likely Limited Medium Extreme Heat Unlikely Negligible Low Flood Likely Critical High Hail Storm Likely Limited Medium Hazardous Materials Likely Limited Medium Jail/Prison Break Unlikely Negligible Low Land Subsidence Likely Limited Medium Landslide/Rockfall Likely Critical Medium Lightning Highly Likely Critical Medium Terrorist Events Unlikely Limited Medium Tornado Unlikely Limited Low Urban Fire/Conflagration Highly Likely Critical High High Winds Likely Limited Medium Wildfire Highly Likely Critical High Winter Storms Highly Likely Critical High 2 - 1 - 35 10/2/2012 35 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 EMS and Fire Figure 9 Fire/EMS map Excluding federal agencies, there are seven agencies that provide fire protection services in Eagle County. These are; Basalt and Rural Fire Protection District, Gypsum Fire Protection District, Greater Eagle Fire Protection District, Rock Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Eagle River Fire Protection District, Vail Fire and Emergency Services and Eagle County Airport Fire Rescue. The fire service agencies in Eagle County are prepared to handle a wide range of emergency situations. In preparing to handle the routine emergency situation for which they are tasked, fire service agencies are involved in pre-emergency planning functions to identify hazard potentials in their areas. As a result of these pre-planning efforts they are usually knowledgeable of issues such as high risk areas, populations at risk, building layouts, amounts and types of hazardous materials, etc. There are three Ambulance Services in Eagle County. These are; Eagle County Ambulance District, Western Eagle Ambulance District and Basalt and Rural Fire Protection District. The Eagle County EMS is a tiered system that begins with bystanders or witnesses to the emergency medical problem. The emergency medical agencies offer training to the public enabling them to provide basic lifesaving skills and to activate the EMS. 2 - 1 - 36 10/2/2012 36 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Rock Creek Volunteer Fire Department Community Profile The Rock Creek Volunteer Fire Department was created in December of 2008. It is the reconstruction of the first Bond/McCoy Volunteer Fire Department that was established in 1999. The Department provides first responder/EMS medical services, wildland firefighting, rural rescue and structure protection to the unincorporated areas of Bond, McCoy, State Bridge, Sheephorn, Copper Spur and an eastern portion of Burns on the Colorado River Road. The District operates out of one station with all volunteer firefighters. Equipment includes 1 type four engine, 1 rescue truck; 1 type six brush truck and a staff rescue vehicle. The boundaries for the district extend roughly from Wolcott Divide (MM 7 on Hwy 131 to The Routt County line (MM 22 on Hwy 131) and from East Burns to the Grand County line. It is an area of approximately 244 square miles. The permanent year round population served by the Department is approximately 306. However like much of Eagle County, that population figure increases greatly in the summer and fall months due to the recreational opportunities, especially weekends and holidays. Structures in the Department are a mix of rural single family residences/ranches, agriculture, a few commercial buildings and small town single family communities. Eagle County Ambulance District Community Profile The Eagle County Health Service District was formed in 1982 to provide ambulance service to the eastern portion of Eagle County. The District operates out of three stations providing ALS 911 response as well as inter-facility critical care transport from Vail Valley Medical Center to tertiary care FHQWHUVLQ'HQYHUDQG*UDQG-XQFWLRQ7KH'LVWULFWHPSOR\VIXOODQGSDUWWLPH(07¶V and Paramedics and provides three ALS ambulances round the clock. Additional ambulances are staffed seasonally or on a demand basis. There are 8 ambulances in the fleet with an additional four support vehicles and one mass care trailer. The boundaries for the district extend roughly from four miles west of Wolcott to the top of Vail pass north to the Routt County line and South to the Lake County line. This includes 770 square miles of suburban, frontier and wilderness area. The permanent year round population served by the District is approximately 25,000 however like much of Eagle County the population approximately triples in the winter months. 2 - 1 - 37 10/2/2012 37 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Basalt and Rural Fire Protection District Community Profile The primary mission of the Basalt & Rural Fire Protection District is to provide emergency and non-emergency services for the protection of life and property in part of Pitkin and Eagle County, Colorado. The District encompasses 492 square miles; it includes all areas of Basalt, El Jebel, Old Snowmass, Thomasville and Meredith. The District provides 24-hour emergency response to a wide variety of critical situations, including fires, explosions, hazardous materials incidents, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents and miscellaneous public assistance requests. In addition, the department operates active fire prevention and emergency preparedness programs which provide fire inspections, hazardous process permitting, fire code enforcement, community education and business emergency planning in accordance with Colorado laws. The District provides all these functions with a small paid staff and numerous, very dedicated, volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians. The District provides 24-hour paramedic services each and every day. Due to the nature of emergency services, the volunteers are called upon all hours of the day and night to respond. The volunteers amass over 4,000 hours of training every year not to mention all their time responding to over 600 calls for service, annually. The volunteers are the backbone of our organization and without them we could not provide the professional services that we continue to offer our community. The communities that we serve benefit from our committed volunteer staff. Due to our volunteers, we have lowered insurance ratings, provided competent services without a larger paid staff and most importantly to the taxpayers we continue to operate efficiently. Funding for operations of the Basalt & Rural Fire Protection District comes from a tax mil levy of 4.95 mils. This equates to $49.50 per $100,000 in the value of your home. The Fire District strives to work toward keeping a low mil rate by charging for other services and generating revenue sources such as inspection fees for new construction, ambulance service fees, impact fees for new development and wildfire response out of our area. Eagle River Fire Protection District Community Profile The Eagle River Fire Protection District covers a 240-square-mile area in Eagle County. The primary communities served by the District include Avon, Arrowhead, Bachelor Gulch, Beaver Creek, Cordillera, Eagle-Vail, Minturn, Red Cliff, and Wolcott. In total nine fire stations are in the district, five of which are staffed 24 hours a day. Not 2 - 1 - 38 10/2/2012 38 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 including administrative personnel, there are 53 full-time firefighters. In addition, approximately 20 interns are a part of the residency program. Additional assistance is available through mutual aid agreements with Greater Eagle, Vail, and Gypsum fire departments, as well as support from the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit (UCR) and from adjacent counties. Greater Eagle Fire Protection District Community Profile Greater Eagle Fire Protection District was created in 1976. It is a combination department consisting of 18 full-time paid employees; two part-time employees and approximately 30 volunteers. The District provides structure protection; EMS; urban interface and wildland firefighting; ice & river rescue; HazMat response; technical rope rescue; motor vehicle crash response and other services as deemed necessary. The District is also deeply involved in numerous community projects. Communities under the umbrella of Greater Eagle Fire Protection District include Eagle; portions of Gypsum; portions of Wolcott; Fulford; portions of Sylvan Lake State Park; and portions of unincorporated Eagle County, including extensive BLM & Forest Service land. This is an area of approximately 196 square miles. The response area for Greater Eagle Fire Protection District roughly includes I-70 from mile marker 157 to 142.5; Highway 131 to mile marker 9; South to Eagle County line; North to Routt County line. The District operates out of one station located in Eagle. Responding apparatus include: One structural pumper; one rescue pumper; one tower ladder; one tactical tender; one type-3 engine; 2 type-4 engines; one type-6 engine; and one HazMat trailer (as an operational member of Eagle County HazMat Team). Gypsum Fire Protection District Community Profile 7KH*\SVXP)LUH3URWHFWLRQ'LVWULFWLVDFRPELQDWLRQDJHQF\RISDLGDQGYROXQWHHUV¶ firefighters with a citizens fire corps that assist in a mirad of functions. There are ten paid ILUHILJKWHUVDQGRQHSDLGDGPLQLVWUDWLRQVSHFLDOLVWWKHUHDUHDOVRYROXQWHHUV¶ILUH fighters. This crew handles everything from a cat in the tree to large scale fires, wildland 2 - 1 - 39 10/2/2012 39 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 and structural and multi automobile wrecks. In these recessionary times demands for service are not decreasing, however we must continue to be responsible and efficient in the use of our money. With the demands of emergent response and the daily assist to citizens the many facets of this service are both challenging and rewarding. The boundaries for the district extend roughly from Hanging lake tunnel on Interstate 70 (mm 125) the Eastern portion of Garfield county all of the Sweetwater drainage and to 142.5 on I 70. South for the entire Gypsum Creek drainage north to Burns area. It is an area of approximately 455 square miles. The permanent year round population served by the District is approximately 8000. However like much of Eagle County, that population figure increases during several seasons, the ski flights and traffic in the winter as well as the summer and fall months due to the recreational opportunities, especially weekends and holidays. Structures in the District are a mix of single family residences/ranches, agriculture, to very large industrial buildings and airport hangers and typical small town communities. HAZARDS IN EAGLE COUNTY Eagle County is vulnerable to a wide variety of natural hazards that threaten life and property. Damage to critical facilities and disruption of vital services caused by natural hazards can have a significant impact on our communities. Furthermore, recent local and national events establish that risks exist from human-caused hazards ranging from accidents to domestic and international terrorism. This section discusses all hazards with potential impact on the County. Some hazards have significant loss potential for the County, and these hazards are identified separately as Prioritized Hazards. Other hazards with less potential impact or with less effective mitigation action possibilities are discussed later in this section and are UHIHUUHGWRDVµ2WKHU+D]DUGV¶ In this plan, the determination of the Prioritized Hazards was made through a multi- step risk assessment process combining statistical modeling with more qualitative assessment activities. These qualitative risk tasks consisted of numerous interviews and surveys of emergency response and planning professionals, online surveys of County residents and independent historical research, which drew information from many sources. Through this process, certain hazards were determined to pose the greatest threats to the planning area and were prioritized as discussed in the following section. PRIORITIZED HAZARDS Based on the risk assessment discussed elsewhere in this Plan, the planning team prioritized these hazards for further analysis and mitigation planning: 1. Wildfire 2 - 1 - 40 10/2/2012 40 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 2. Seasonal / flash flooding 3. Winter storms 4. Transported hazardous material (transported HazMat) 5. Pandemic disease outbreak 6. Landslide, including rockslide and rock fall 7. Subsidence Sinkholes 8. Avalanche 9. Terrorist activity The planning team recognized that other hazards such as drought occur periodically and may impact Eagle County however they determined that the prioritized hazards posed a greater risk on life, safety, critical infrastructure and vital services. Future iterations of the PDMP will possibly include mitigation actions for hazards other than those prioritized by this Plan. HAZARD/RISKS Although these prioritized hazards affect the entire county, potential impact from each hazard varies by jurisdiction. Risk assessment activities conducted during this project provided the Planning Team adequate information to establish risk from each hazard for the jurisdictions covered by the Plan. The relative impact from each hazard on the jurisdictions participating in this plan is summarized in the Community Profiles section of this document as well as the vulnerability and risk assessment chart at the end of this section. WILDFIRE Eagle County and western Colorado have historically been prone to wildfires but in the past they occurred mostly in remote areas and were of minimal concern. Prior to 1985, several of the largest wildfires in Colorado occurred in Eagle County. Forest growth, development, drought. disease and insects epidemic have contributed to the ever increase risk of a catastrophic wildfire event. The PDMP risk assessment determined that wildfires pose a significant threat to many areas of Eagle County. Recreational activities in Eagle County place more people in wildland areas. Part time residents and visitors to these areas are often inadequately educated or prepared for wildfire issues. 2 - 1 - 41 10/2/2012 41 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 The 2002 Wildfire season was the worst in United States history, with some 2.3 million acres burned, 2.1 million more than in 2000. In Colorado, 4,612 Wildfires burned over 619,000 acres that year and cost approximately $152 million in suppression costs. Approximately 81,400 people were evacuated and about 1,000 structures burned. In addition, nine lives were lost. Based on a ten-year average, Colorado typically experiences 3,119 Wildfires with a loss of 70,000 acres per year. An estimated 319,184 DFUHVRI(DJOH&RXQW\¶VDFUHWRWDORUIDOOVZLWKLQWKHPRGHUDWHWRKL gh risk range. Eagle County maintains a comprehensive wildfire risk map that is the guiding document for mitigation actions. The Wildland Fire map at Appendix D illustrates clearly where the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) communities within Eagle County converge with areas showing a high potential for Wildfire (Appendix B). There are several Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP) that have been developed in Eagle County including: Arrowhead CWPP (2008), Bachelor Gulch CWPP (2008), Beaver Creek CWPP (2007), Cordillera CWPP (2004) and Eagle River Protection District CWPP (2011). Additional information from these plans is included in Appendix B. The Eagle County Community Wildfire Projection Plan was created in 2005, amended in 2010 and revised in 2011. All fire departments and districts in the county participated in and signed off on this plan. Below is the Summary of Actions Taken to Create the Eagle County CWPP and is excerpted from the plan. Note that any reference to appendices in the italicized portion refers to the Eagle County CWPP. Eagle County Wildfire Regulations: In 2002, the Eagle County Interface Evaluation Zone (ECIEZ) committee was formed to introduce a collaborative approach to addressing wildfire issues in Eagle County. The initial group consisted of the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), the Eagle County Department of Emergency Management, and the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments, representatives from each of the CounW\¶VILYH)LUH3URWHFWLRQ Districts (FPDs), USFS personnel, BLM personnel, and CSFS personnel. The committee ODWHUH[SDQGHGWRLQFOXGHWRZQRIILFLDOVKRPHRZQHU¶VDVVRFLDWLRQUHSUHVHQWDWLYHV representatives from The Wilderness Society, and State Government officials. Bi- monthly meetings were convened over a two year period. In May of 2002, Eagle County Community Development proposed amendments to chapters two and three of the Eagle County Land Use Regulations, in order to incorporate language pertaining to Wildfire Hazard Mitigation. The proposed amendments were referred to the Eagle County Planning Commission and the Roaring Fork Valley Planning Commission for their comments and recommendations. The Eagle County Board of County Commissioners held public hearings to consider comments on the proposed amendments in 2002. Comments from these hearings led the commissioners to hire a consultant to work towards completing a countywide wildfire hazard map within one year of the resolution adopting the wildfire regulations. The regulations were adopted on January 21, 2003. (See Appendix-E: Wildfire Regulations and Building Resolution). 2 - 1 - 42 10/2/2012 42 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Creation of Eagle County Wildfire Hazard Map and CWPP: In 2004, the Dynamac Corporation completed the Eagle County Wildfire Hazard Assessment Map. Due to the large land area covered by this plan, it was determined that it would be near impossible to provide prescriptive solutions, but to offer guidance toward areas that need higher level analysis. The map combines GIS data related to slope, aspect, elevation, vegetation type/density, and then rates any given area Low, Moderate, High or Extreme wildfire hazard. This initial mapping exercise provided fire managers a starting point for prescriptive fire mitigation efforts, and has helped guide subsequent projects in Eagle County ever since. The Eagle County Wildfire Mitigation Specialist and Emergency Manager drafted the original Eagle County CWPP in the spring of 2005, and the ECIEZ committee approved and adopted it that summer. (See Appendix-A: Eagle County Wildfire Hazard Map). Formation of Eagle County Wildfire Council: As the need for increased forest management across jurisdictional boundaries continued to grow, so too did the need for interagency collaboration. In January of 2009, the Eagle County Wildfire Council was formed. The group meets regularly to review aspects of assessing current wildfire risk and mitigation strategies; funding opportunities to complement private and public land projects; CWPP updates and associated projects; as well as interagency training opportunities. The council consists of agency representatives and stakeholders from throughout Eagle County, including: the USFS/BLM; the CSFS; Eagle County; Basalt FPD; Gypsum FPD; Greater Eagle FPD; Eagle River FPD; Vail Fire and Emergency Services; Rock Creek Volunteer Fire Department; Vail Resorts; Cordillera Metro District; Eagle-Vail Metro District; Eagle River Water and Sanitation District; the Bellyache Ridge HOA, the Colorow HOA, the Pilgrim Downs HOA, the West Lake Creek Company, the Beaver Creek Resort Company and Beaver Creek Public Safety. Stakeholder Involvement in 2011 Revision to the CWPP Revisions to the Eagle County CWPP began in the fall of 2010 as the County simultaneously worked to update its FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan. Monthly meetings with Eagle County staff and representatives from the Towns and Fire Districts were held to gather input into revising both plans. It was determined by the group that the Eagle County CWPP would be the guiding document for all wildfire mitigation actions associated with the FEMA Plan. The responsibility to revise the existing CWPP was given to the EC Wildfire Council. The revised CWPP was reviewed by the group initially in June of 2011; and then again in December of 2011. Representatives from EDJOH&RXQW\¶VILYHILUHGLVWULFWVWKH86)6WKH%/0WKH&6)69DLO5HVRUWV&RUGLOOHUD Metro District, Eagle-Vail Metro District, Eagle River Water and Sanitation, and the %HOO\DFKH5LGJH0RXQWDLQ6WDUDQG&RORURZ+2$¶VDOOFRQWULEXWHGWRWKH&:33 revision process. Additional public input to the plan was gathered by the Eagle County Wildfire Mitigation Specialist during presentations given at several HOA meetings in Vail, Edwards, Wolcott and Basalt. 2 - 1 - 43 10/2/2012 2 - 1 - 44 10/2/2012 44 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 The area adjacent to a river channel is its floodplain. In its common usage, ³IORRGSODLQ´PRVW often refers to that area that is inundated by the 100 year flood, the flood that has a 1 percent chance in any given year of being equaled or exceeded. Other types of floods include general rain floods, thunderstorm generated flash floods, alluvial fan floods, dam failure floods and local drainage floods. The 100 year flood is the national standard to which communities regulate their floodplains through the National Flood Insurance Program. Some flooding can be predicted by weather reports, but many times smaller flash floods are a result of a microburst system, which simply overwhelms both natural and constructed drainage systems. Such failures sometimes cause excessive damage to towns and industry in the flooded areas. Emergency services, transportation, power, water and wastewater services, business and hazardous materials storage may be disrupted and can affect the population located in or near the flooded area. Eagle County has experienced significant seasonal floods in 1918, 1921, 1957, 1983, 1984, 1995 and 2010. The 1957 flood was determined to be a 50-year event and the 2010 flood was deemed a 100 year event. In 2010 the Town of Vail experienced flood damage to numerous structures, both private and public. The Town of Gypsum experienced some erosion problems which threatened a waste water treatment facility and Eagle County had part of a roadway collapse after flood water undermined the embankment. A Presidential Disaster (DR-1186-CO) was declared in Eagle County due to the flooding of 1984. A flash flood south of Basalt in 2007 produced a mudslide that buried a stretch of the Frying Pan road with mud and destroyed a private bridge which has not yet been replaced. In 2008, several concerned citizens contacted the County for assistance with floodplain questions along Stone Creek. The original mapping effort for Stone Creek was performed in the early 1980's, and was not accurate in regards to the location of the Eagle-Vail Subdivision. Specifically, there are areas of Elk Lane, Deer Boulevard, and other areas that are shown to be within the regulatory floodplain. In these areas, the regulatory floodplain is completely outside of Stone Creek and Golf Club Creek. Because of these mapping inaccuracies, many residents were being assessed mandatory floodplain insurance by their lenders, as required under the National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994. This resulted in substantially large flood insurance premiums for an area that has a very low probably of flooding; much lower than properties located adjacent to waterways. Based upon the mapping inaccuracies, it was determined by FEMA that the appropriate method to correct the mapping inaccuracies would be the LOMR (Letter of Map Revision) process and that a LOMA (Letter of Map Amendment) would no longer 2 - 1 - 45 10/2/2012 45 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 be accepted. The LOMR process is much more involved, as it requires that the entire stream system be mapped and surveyed, the hydrology and hydraulics be studied, a numerical model be utilized to predict the proposed SFHA (Special Flood Hazard Area), proposed maps created, and then submitted. A partnering effort was brought to the attention of the EVMD and EVPOA where the funding of the project would be split between the following agencies: Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) - Up to $25,000 Grant; 50% of project cost. Eagle-Vail Metropolitan District (EVMD) - Up to $5,000; 10% of project cost. Eagle-Vail Property Owner's Association (EVPOA) - Up to $5,000; 10% of project cost. Stone Creek Committee (Group of Homeowners, as a subcommittee of the EVPOA) - $6,667; 13.3% of project cost. Eagle County - Up to $8,333; 16.7% of project cost. In October 2008 a floodplain mapping project was awarded to Matrix Design Group to remap Stone Creek in Eagle-Vail, and submit to FEMA a LOMR (Letter of Map Revision) to revise the inaccurate mapping along Stone Creek. The LOMR was completed and accepted by FEMA in June 2010. The revised LOMR did have approximately 16 structures within the SFHA, as well as numerous structures within a Shaded X zone that has a moderate flood risk. As a a result, a Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMA) grant application was submitted in December 2009. The grant will improve the flood conveyance of the stream channel and improve a flood bypass channel and diversion structure. The grant was awarded in 2011 and will be under construction in 2012 with a completion date of late fall 2012. Eagle County is also home to several dams, and is the inundation zone for several dams in adjoining counties which if damaged could prove to be severely disruptive and even deadly. Class I and Class II dams are defined as follows: Class I: A dam shall be placed in Class I when failure would result in probable loss of human life. There are eight Class I dams: Black Lake #1, Spring Park, Ruedi, Homestake, Robinson, Eagle Park Reservoir, Sylvan Lake and Western Hillside Reservoir located in Eagle County with seven more in adjacent counties which would impact Eagle County.. Class II: 6LJQLILFDQWGDPDJHLVH[SHFWHGEXWQRWORVVRIKXPDQOLIH7KHSKUDVH³6LJQLILFDQW GDPDJH´UHIHUVWRVWUXFWXUDOGDPDJHZKHUHKXPDQVOLYHZRUNRUUHFUHDWHRUWo public or SULYDWHIDFLOLWLHVH[FOXVLYHRIXQSDYHGURDGVDQGSLFQLFDUHDV³'DPDJH´UHIHUVWR rendering these structures uninhabitable or inoperable. 2 - 1 - 46 10/2/2012 46 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County has five Class II dams. WINTER STORMS Winter Storms occur frequently in Eagle County, and they vary significantly in size, strength, intensity, duration and impact. The weather of Eagle County is typical of &RORUDGR¶VPRXQWDLQDUHDV6XQQ\GD\VDQGFOHDUEOXHVNLHVRIWHQJLYHZD\WRVHYHUH conditions and significant snowfall accumulations. Average December and January highs are 35-degrees Fahrenheit, while lows during those coldest months average about 8- degrees Fahrenheit. Winter road conditions poses the greatest hazard during winter storms, particularly when it impacts Interstate 70 and the few State highways running through Eagle County which are the most important corridors for the transport of people and the provisions needed for the continuity of normal life. A disruption or blockage due to vehicle crashes on these roads can cause major disruptions to Eagle County and beyond. In 2004 and again in 2010 rockslides that damaged and closed I-70 in the Glenwood Canyon created widespread problems in providing normal services in the county. The recreational areas of Eagle County are also impacted by severe winter storms. Hunters, skiers, hikers, snowmobilers and others are sometimes trapped in the backcountry by sudden or unpredicted storms. When these victims are stranded in remote areas, rescue personnel can be endangered and costly supplies and specialized equipment are sometimes needed for response. Winter Storms - Historical Information Since 1980, Eagle County has not experienced Presidential or SBA Disaster Declarations for Winter Storms, however, winter Storms do have the potential for VLJQLILFDQWLPSDFWRQUHVLGHQW¶VVDIHW\FULWLFDOLQIUDVWUXFWXUHDQGYLWDOVHUYLFHVDV discussed in the Risk Assessment section of this report. TRANSPORTED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT) FEMA defines Hazardous Materials as chemical substances that, if released or misused, can pose a threat to the environment or health. These chemicals are used in industry, agriculture, medicine, research and consumer goods. Hazardous materials come in the form of explosives, flammable and combustible substances, poisons and radioactive materials. The U.S. Department of Transportation uses these hazardous materials categories: explosive; blasting agent; flammable liquid; flammable solid; oxidizer; organic peroxide; corrosive material; compressed gas; flammable compressed gas; poison; irritating materials; inhalation hazard; etiological agent; radioactive materials; and other regulated material. These substances are most often released as a result of transportation accidents or because of chemical accidents in plants, but the risks are reduced significantly when these substances are used in the controlled environment for which they are intended. 2 - 1 - 47 10/2/2012 47 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), HAZMAT transportation events are those which involve ground, rail, water, air or pipeline transport and occur outside the boundaries of a fixed-facility. Also included as transportation events are the releases which are discovered upon offloading at a fixed- facility, but which happened during transportation of the materials. Hazardous materials in transport are especially vulnerable to sabotage or misuse and, in the wrong hands, pose a significant security threat. The security of hazardous materials in transportation poses unique challenges as compared to security at fixed facilities because of the changing environment surrounding a moving vehicle. Most hazardous materials are frequently transported in large quantities, and once mobile, they are particularly susceptible to theft, interception, detonation or release. When transported in proximity to large population centers, accidental or intentional acts could have serious consequences. When hazardous materials are not controlled due to improper use or accidents, they can quickly create a dangerous and/or life threatening situation. Because of the major interstate highways and mountainous terrain in Eagle County the potential for accidents involving transported hazardous materials is very real. According to figures from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Eagle County reported 32 events between the years 2005 and 2010. Nine of those were at fixed-facilities, twenty-one were transported events and two were from an unidentified source. Eagle County faces greater comparative exposure to a transported HazMat incident because it has four locations listed as significant risks for hazardous materials transportation accidents. They are Interstate 70 from the top of Vail Pass to Glenwood Canyon, U.S. Highway 6 from Dowds Junction to Glenwood Canyon, U.S. Highway 24 from Tennessee Pass to Dowds Junction and the Union Pacific rail line which follows the Colorado River through the County. All of these routes run parallel to rivers or creeks, which adds the risk of waterway contamination. In 2009 Eagle County agencies in conjunction with the Colorado State Patrol conducted a hazardous materials flow study to identify the types and quantities of hazardous products being transported by highway through the county (a summary of this study is included as appendix I of this plan). A similar study for rail transportation is needed. PANDEMIC DISEASE OUTBREAK The pandemic potential in the Eagle County area may be considered somewhat elevated relative to other communities in the region due to the large annual influx of visitors from around the world, many of whom travel frequently and widely. The county 2 - 1 - 48 10/2/2012 48 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 has developed pandemic outbreak plans to enable rapid response to, and control, outbreaks if identified. Data is not available to estimate losses associated with a pandemic however, all persons who reside in the area are theoretically at some risk of developing a disease in the event that an outbreak occurs. Damages and losses that might accompany the epidemic hazard as related to human disease outbreak are primarily limited to effects on human populations and health and would not usually affect structures, utilities or transportation. Impacts on public health and safety facilities could occur, but some structures, furnishings and belongings that come into contact with a diseased person may need to be destroyed should these resources be considered infectious. Primary damages or losses associated with an outbreak or outbreaks could include economic losses associated with work absences or a decrease in productivity due to disease; human losses associated with disease and fatality in the community, adverse impacts on hospitals and other health care LANDSLIDES Landslides, including rock fall and other debris flow, as a natural hazard exist in almost every state in the US, and are a serious geologic hazard. They sometimes present a threat to human life, but most often result in a disruption of everyday services, including emergency response capabilities. Landslides can and do block transportation routes, dam creeks and drainages and contaminate water supplies. When these hazards affect transportation routes they are frequently expensive to clean-up and can have significant economic impact to the area. FEMA describes debris flows, sometimes referred to as mudslides, mudflows, lahars, or debris avalanches, as common types of fast-moving landslides. These flows most frequently occur during or after periods of intense rainfall or rapid snow melt. They typically start on steep hillsides as shallow flows that liquefy and accelerate to speeds that of about 10 miles per hour, but that can exceed 35 miles per hour. Debris flows have a consistency ranging from watery mud to thick, rocky mud that can carry large items such as boulders, trees and cars and can damage road surfaces. Flows from many different sources can combine in channels, and can increase in destructive power. These flows continue and grow in volume with the addition of water, sand, mud, boulders, trees and other materials. When the flows reach flatter ground, the debris spreads over a broad area, sometimes accumulating in thick deposits that can wreak havoc and cause significant destruction in developed areas. ,QDQXSGDWHWR&RORUDGR¶V/DQGV lide plan was completed, and it identified VHYHUDODUHDVRIYXOQHUDELOLW\LQ(DJOH&RXQW\&RORUDGR¶VSODQFRPSLOHGWKHVHDUHDVLQWR different priorities described in three distinct categories or tiers based upon the criticality of the threat. The three categories are further described as: 7LHU2QHOLVWLQJVDUHVHULRXVFDVHVQHHGLQJLPPHGLDWHRURQJRLQJDFWLRQRUDWWHQWLRQ because of the severity of potential impacts. 2 - 1 - 49 10/2/2012 49 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 7LHU7ZROLVWLQJVDUHYHU\VLJQLILFDQWEXWOHVVVHYHUHRUZKHUHDGHTXDWHLQIRUPDWLRQ and/or some mitigation actions have taken place; or where current development pressures are less extreme. 7LHU7KUHHOLVWLQJVDUHVLPLODUWR7LHU7ZREXWZLWKOHVVsevere consequences or primarily local impact. /DQGVOLGHVDUHDVLJQLILFDQWSUREOHPLQ(DJOH&RXQW\DFFRUGLQJWRWKH6WDWH¶V mitigation plan. The Vail area alone has 20 locations designated as high hazard earth flow areas. In 1984, six major earth flows occurred which affected the town and private property. The Dowds Junction landslide at the intersection of I-70 and highways 6 and 24 is another area of significant concern. A landslide here could threaten the highway and dam the Eagle River. During tKHODWH¶VDQGHDUO\¶VVHYHUDOVOLGHVFDXVHGURDG blockages on I-70 and US Highway 6. The Meadow Mountain slide between Minturn and Dowds Junction has been moving for about 35 years and caused considerable damage to Highway 6 in 1984 and also covered the railroad tracks near Minturn. Historically, other Eagle County areas threatened by landslide include Shrine Pass, Basalt, Sweetwater, Beaver Creek and Red Cliff. Figure 10 Landslide photo House built in a flood plain at the toe of a landslide near Wolcott. Photo by D. Noe COLLAPSIBLE SOILS AND EVAPORITE FORMATIONS Rockfalls, sinkholes, subsidence, swelling or expansive soils and debris flows are geologic hazards related to landslides. Many of the soils located in the Colorado, Eagle, and Roaring Fork River Valleys below an elevation of 8,000 can have a collapse 2 - 1 - 50 10/2/2012 50 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 potential. Foundation movement is generally tolerated unless there is a source of water, such as water line breaks, that result in deep wetting, and could cause substantial settlement and foundation failure. Furthermore, the Eagle Valley Evaporite formation consists of soils that are high in water soluble minerals. Sinkholes and subsidence depressions are present in areas where the Eagle Valley Evaporite is at or near the surface. Sinkholes are typically 10 to 50 feet in diameter with depths between 2 to 10 feet. Subsidence depressions are considerably larger and can span several acres to several hundred acres. Sinkholes can appear in areas that are flood irrigated, but are also present in non-irrigated areas. AVALANCHE Avalanches are a kind of slope failure that sometimes occurs on grades steeper than about 20 to 30 degrees. Avalanches can reach speeds of 200 miles per hour and can exert enough force to destroy buildings and uproot large and healthy trees. Avalanche-prone areas can be determined with some accuracy, since under normal circumstances avalanches tend to run down the same paths year after year. Exceptional weather conditions though sometimes produce avalanches that overrun normal path boundaries or create new paths. Unlike other forms of slope failure, snow avalanches can build up and be triggered on more than one occasion during a single winter season. Avalanche - County Profile From 1950 to 2010, Colorado experienced more than double the number of avalanche-related fatalities as the next most dangerous state. Eagle County experienced twelve fatalities during this time. Avalanches are a very significant threat as development and recreation increase in mountain areas. Data show the incidence of Avalanches has increased, as has the number of people affected by Avalanche events. Information from Avalanche accidents shows that this hazard occurs in about one-third of the states and is a significant hazard in much of the West, where Avalanches are the most frequently occurring lethal form of mass movement. Mortality due to snow Avalanches exceeds the average mortality due to earthquakes and all other forms of slope failure combined on an annual basis. Sometimes, Avalanches pose hazards that affect a significant sector of the public, involve a number of private organizations and require cooperation and action by government agencies at the federal, state and local levels. The Avalanche hazard causes economic loss to residents, businesses, transportation systems and government agencies and can have a negative impact on the local economy of many mountain regions. Areas of Eagle County are considered susceptible to Avalanche activity. Many of the annual visitors to these areas head into the backcountry ill-equipped and without an adequate appreciation for the dangers that Avalanches pose. Many times in the recent past people have been caught in these Avalanches and been hurt or have died. The rescue and recovery of these people is a labor-intensive and dangerous task for the emergency personnel involved. Sample Event # 1: Stone Creek, near Beaver Creek On February 23, 2005, one skier was buried after being swept over a cliff in the Stone 2 - 1 - 51 10/2/2012 51 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Creek drainage near Beaver Creek. He and his skiing partner were not carrying beacons or shovels, but fortunately one of his ski tails emerged from the snow, enabling his partner to reach him. The victim, who had stopped breathing, was resuscitated by his partner and managed to ski away. Sample Event# 2: Shrine Ridge, Vail Pass 2Q'HFHPEHUDJURXSRIVQRZPRELOHULGHUVZHUH³SOD\LQJDWWKHEDVHRIWKH KLOO´MXVWRIIWKHJURRPHGVQRZPRELOHWUDLOEHORZ6KULQH0RXQWDLQ7KH\NQHZ³WKH avalanche danger ZDVKLJK´VRZHUHVWD\LQJRIIVWHHSVORSHV7KHJURXSZDVRQWKHWUDLO watching Rider A play. Rider A triggered a large avalanche. He was able to narrowly outrun the slide. The rest of the riders had to drive out of the way as well, because avalanche debris ran over the groomed trail. The whole group was equipped with avalanche gear. Sample Event#3: Battle Mountain area near Vail Mountain On January 6, 2010, a snowboarder was caught, partially buried and killed in an avalanche sometime between January 6 and January 14. Two skiers traveled into this area and saw a small portion of a snowboard sticking out of the snow. While attempting to retrieve the board, they realized that it was attached to a body and that the rider was deceased. The victim was not carrying any avalanche equipment. Colorado Avalanche statistics 2009-2010 Season Activity Caug ht Burie d Kille d Skier Ώ 11 5 3 Snowboarder Ώ 6 2 2 Snowmobiler 1 1 1 Snowshoer/Climber/Hiker 6 2 2 Other 7 2 0 Total 31 12 8 Ώ Inbounds skier/boarder 0 0 0 Figure 11 Avalanche Statistics TERRORIST ACTIVITY Terrorism is defined in the Code of Federal Regulations as "the unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the 2 - 1 - 52 10/2/2012 52 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives." When terrorism strikes, victim communities may receive assistance from State and Federal agencies operating within the existing Integrated Emergency Management System. FEMA is the lead Federal agency for supporting State and local response to the consequences of terrorist attacks. THUURULVPLVRIWHQFDWHJRUL]HGDVLQWHUQDWLRQDORU³GRPHVWLF´DQGWKLVGLVWLQFWLRQ refers not to where the terrorist act takes place but rather to the origin of the individuals or groups responsible. For example, the 1995 bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was an act of domestic terrorism, whereas the attacks of September 2001 were international in nature. For the purposes of consequence management, the origin of the terrorist is less important than the results of the attack on life and property; thus, the distinction between domestic and international terrorism is not as relevant for the purposes of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery than understanding the destruction such groups can cause. While the list of confirmed terrorism-related events in Colorado is not long, nonetheless Eagle County was the site of an act of domestic terrorism committed by the eco-terrorist group, the Earth Liberation Front (ELF) at the Vail Ski Resort. In October, 1998, three buildings and portions of four chair lifts were destroyed by fire and damages with a value of approximately $12 million were incurred. In a letter sent to news-media outlets, ELF claimed responsibility for the arson "...to stop the destruction of natural habitat and the exploitation of the environment." It stated the Vail expansion plans would "...ruin the last, best lynx habitat in the state. Putting profits ahead of Colorado's wildlife will not be tolerated. This action is just a warning. We will be back if this greedy corporation continues to trespass into wild and unroaded areas." OTHER HAZARDS To conform to FEMA guidance for PDMP development and to consider all relevant hazards with potential impact on the Counties, the planning team reviewed a comprehensive list of hazards in addition to those prioritized by risk assessment activities. VULNERABILITY AND RISK ASSESSMENT BY HAZARD TYPE General vulnerabilities are included in the overall plan. The following table identifies the risk associated with the hazard types that scored a highly likely probability of occurrence and/or a high hazard level or otherwise merit inclusion for Eagle County. The risk is determined by identifying the life safety concerns base upon population and the property/economic loss potential based upon valuation of structures in the forecast area for each type of hazard. 2 - 1 - 53 10/2/2012 53 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County and the Towns of Avon, Eagle, Gypsum, Minturn, Red Cliff and Vail all participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. The following tables provide NFIP participation information for each community including the number of flood insurance policies in force and number of paid losses. There are no repetitive losses in Eagle County. Eagle County - NFIP Participation Information Category Data Category Data Date Joined NFIP 11/19/1980 Number of Policies in 98 Countywide Analysis of Hazard Mitigation Areas Type of Structure # in Community # in Hazard Area % in Hazard Area$ in Community$ in Hazard Area % in Hazard Area # in Community # in Hazard Area % in Hazard Area Residential15,798$22,836,144,95052,197 Commercial8,424$1,961,816,450 Total24,222$24,797,961,40052,197 Type of Structure # in Community # in Hazard Area % in Hazard Area$ in Community$ in Hazard Area % in Hazard Area # in Community # in Hazard Area % in Hazard Area Residential15,7989,90262.68%$22,836,144,950$16,407,207,47071.85%52,19744,01184.32% Commercial8,4245,46564.87%$1,961,816,450$1,283,266,88065.41% Type of Structure # in Community # in Hazard Area % in Hazard Area$ in Community$ in Hazard Area % in Hazard Area # in Community # in Hazard Area % in Hazard Area Residential15,798678642.95%$22,836,144,950$11,870,144,66051.98%52,1973608669.13% Commercial8,424349341.46%$1,961,816,450$1,015,039,02051.74% Type of Structure # in Community # in Hazard Area % in Hazard Area$ in Community$ in Hazard Area % in Hazard Area # in Community # in Hazard Area % in Hazard Area Residential15,7985023.18%$22,836,144,950$917,424,3404.02%52,19718,64035.71% Commercial8,4243844.56%$1,961,816,450$175,449,5908.94% Flood Hazard Number of StructuresValue of StructuresNumber of People Wildfire Hazard (moderate, high, extreme) Countywide (all areas) Number of StructuresValue of StructuresNumber of People Landslide/Rockfall Hazard Number of StructuresValue of StructuresNumber of People Number of StructuresValue of StructuresNumber of People 2 - 1 - 54 10/2/2012 54 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 force CRS class/discount 08 / 10% Insurance in Force $ 30,016,000.00 CAV date 5/16/2007 Number of Paid Losses 7 CAC date 2/18/2000 Total Losses Paid $ 22,834.83 Date of Current FIRM 12/04/2007 Substantial Damage claims since 1978 1 Town of Avon ʹ NFIP Participation Information Category Data Category Data Date Joined NFIP 8/19/1987 Number of Policies in force 4 CRS class/discount N/A Insurance in Force $366,600.00 CAV date 5/10/2007 Number of Paid Losses 0 CAC date Total Losses Paid $0.00 Date of Current FIRM 12/04/2007 Substantial Damage claims since 1978 0 Town of Eagle ʹ NFIP Participation Information Category Data Category Data Date Joined NFIP 3/18/1980 Number of Policies in force 44 CRS class/discount N/A Insurance in Force $11,200,000.0 0 CAV date 6/18/2007 Number of Paid Losses 0 CAC date Total Losses Paid $0.00 Date of Current FIRM 12/04/2007 Substantial Damage claims since 1978 0 Town of Gypsum ʹ NFIP Participation Information Category Data Category Data Date Joined NFIP 9/16/1981 Number of Policies in force 74 CRS class/discount N/A Insurance in Force $18,867,000.0 0 CAV date 5/16/2007 Number of Paid Losses 0 CAC date Total Losses Paid $0.00 Date of Current FIRM 12/04/2007 Substantial Damage claims since 1978 0 Town of Minturn ʹ NFIP Participation Information Category Data Category Data 2 - 1 - 55 10/2/2012 55 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Date Joined NFIP 09/17/1980 Number of Policies in force 7 CRS class/discount N/A Insurance in Force $1,979,000.00 CAV date 5/10/2007 Number of Paid Losses 1 CAC date Total Losses Paid $6,034.97 Date of Current FIRM 12/04/2007 Substantial Damage claims since 1978 0 Town of Red Cliff ʹ NFIP Participation Information Category Data Category Data Date Joined NFIP 04/18/1985 Number of Policies in force 12 CRS class/discount N/A Insurance in Force $3,729,700.00 CAV date Number of Paid Losses 0 CAC date Total Losses Paid $0.00 Date of Current FIRM 12/04/2007 Substantial Damage claims since 1978 0 Town of Vail ʹ NFIP Participation Information Category Data Category Data Date Joined NFIP 05/02/1983 Number of Policies in force 235 CRS class/discount 07 / 15% Insurance in Force $51,694,100.0 0 CAV date 09/25/2007 Number of Paid Losses 4 CAC date 08/10/1994 Total Losses Paid $129,193.54 Date of Current FIRM 12/04/2007 Substantial Damage claims since 1978 1 CAC = Community Assistance Contact CAV = Community Assistance Visit CRS = Community Rating System FIRM = Flood Insurance Rate Map NFIP = National Flood Insurance Program PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE This section provides an overview of the overall strategy for plan implementation and maintenance and outlines the method and schedule for monitoring, updating, and evaluating the plan. Implementation and maintenance are critical to the success of the mitigation plan. While this plan makes many important recommendations, the jurisdictions will need to decide which action(s) to take first. Two factors will help with making that decision; the 2 - 1 - 56 10/2/2012 56 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 priority assigned to the recommendations and funding availability. Low or no-cost actions most easily demonstrate progress toward successful implementation of the plan. An important implementation mechanism that is highly effective and low-cost is incorporation of the hazard mitigation plan recommendations and their underlying principles into other plans such as comprehensive planning, capital improvement budgeting, and regional plans. Mitigation is most successful when it is incorporated in the day to day functions and priorities of government and in land use and development planning. It is important to maintain a constant monitoring of funding opportunities that can be leveraged to implement some of the more costly recommended actions. Specific funding opportunities that should be monitored include; special pre- and post-disaster funds, state and federal funds, and other grant programs. The following table summarizes proposed mitigation actions as identified by the participating jurisdictions. Detailed information about these projects can be found in appendix B. Mitigation Action Hazard(s) Addressed Responsible Jurisdiction(s) Time frame Cost Priority Identify and repair/replace substandard culverts on roadway in unincorporated Eagle County Seasonal/Flash Flooding Eagle County 2 years $2,000 to $10,000 each Medium Maximum flow study Seasonal/Flash Flooding Eagle County, towns TBD Unknown High CWPP Fuel Reduction Projects in Arrowhead, Bachelor Gulch, Beaver Creek, Cordillera and Cedar Drive Wildfire Eagle County/ Eagle River FPD/ Basalt & Rural FPD TBD $2,000 to $3,000 per acre Medium CWPP Fuel Reduction Project in Cedar Drive area. Wildfire Eagle County/ Basalt & Rural FPD TBD $2,000 to $3,000 per acre High Increase available water supply for firefighting Wildfire Eagle County TBD TBD High CWPP Fuel Reduction Project in Whiskey Hill area. Wildfire Eagle-Vail Metro/ Eagle River FPD TBD $2,000 to $3,000 per acre High Develop CWPP for Rock Creek Fire Department Service Area Wildfire Rock Creek Volunteer Fire Department 2+ years $15,000 to $20,000 High Broken Bridge Removal Seasonal/Flash Flooding Town of Gypsum/CDOT TBD $80,000 Medium High Street Bridge Seasonal/Flash Flooding Town of Red Cliff TBD $526,000 High 2 - 1 - 57 10/2/2012 57 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Water Street Bridge Seasonal/Flash Flooding Town of Red Cliff TBD $5,000,000 High Metcalf Gulch, Storm Drainage Improvements Seasonal /Flash Flooding Town of Avon TBD TBD High Nottingham Road, Debris and mudflow Prevention Seasonal /Flash Flooding Town of Avon TBD TBD High Wildridge, Avalanche Prevention Avalanche Town of Avon TBD TBD Medium Metcalf Road, Rock/Landslide Prevention Landslide/Rock fall Town of Avon TBD TBD Medium CWPP Hernage Creek wildfire fuel reduction project Wildfire Town of Eagle/ Greater Eagle FPD TBD $2,500 per acre High Continue to adhere to floodplain management standards Seasonal/Flash Flooding Town of Eagle Ongoing Included in existing budget High Pine Street Fuel Break Wildfire Town of Minturn TBD $2,500 per acre High Continue manage floodplains Seasonal/Flash Flooding Town of Minturn Ongoing Included in existing budget low Gore Creek Stream bank Stabilization Seasonal/Flash Flooding Town of Vail TBD See project description Medium Replace substandard culverts on Bighorn Creek Seasonal/Flash Flooding Town of Vail TBD $100,000 - $300,000 High Booth Creek Flood Damage Restoration Seasonal/Flash Flooding Town of Vail TBD $250,000 - $300,000 High Remove cobble, sediment deposits along Gore Creek Seasonal/Flash Flooding Town of Vail TBD $620,000 Medium Flood protective measures near the Heathers Condominium complex on Gore Creek Seasonal/Flash Flooding Town of Vail TBD $20,000 - $60,000 Medium Revise CWPP for the Town of Gypsum Wildfire Gypsum FPD/ Town of Gypsum TBD $2,500 - $5,000 Medium Implement specific actions and project identified in the 2 - 1 - 59 10/2/2012 2 - 1 - 60 10/2/2012 60 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Appendix B Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Projects The following pages contain hazard mitigation project summaries submitted by participating jurisdictions. 2 - 1 - 61 10/2/2012 61 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Town of Avon Action Title: Rock Fall Prevention Priority: Medium Issue/Background: During the freeze/thaw cycles in the spring, rock falls are common along the vertical face above upper Metcalf Road. Implementation: Options that have been considered for preventing injury and/or damage from rock falls along upper Metcalf Road include lane closures, relocation of the road, build barriers and installing fencing over the rock face. The preferred option from the technical and economic standpoint is the installation of fencing. Responsible Agency: Town of Avon Partners: CDOT Potential Funding: Town of Avon, CDOT and other grants Cost Estimate: Unknown Benefits: Life safety and public infrastructure protection Timeline: TBD 2 - 1 - 62 10/2/2012 62 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Town of Avon Action Title: Wildridge/Wildwood Linked Defensible Space Priority: (Medium) Issue/Background: The community of Wildwood/Wildridge includes the two different subdivisions and is part of the Town of Avon. It is located on the hillsides north of the town center. Terrain in the community is steep, and a number of steep drainages are throughout, all which have homes on the edges of them. The main vegetation types in the community are grass and sage. These light, flashy fuels will actively promote rapid rates of spread, especially as a result of the steep terrain within the community. Most homes have some defensible space, due to the presence of watered lawns and some mowing of grasses and sage. However, more work needs to be done to protect all of the homes in the community. Implementation: Linked defensible space around homes on outer edges of the neighborhood would act as a larger fuel break protecting homes in the neighborhood from ignitions in the valley below associated with human activity. Linked defensible space around homes in this area should also be created given the dense fuel loading in the drainage below homes in the area. Home owners should meet with appropriate fire mitigation experts at the fire district and county/state level to complete home wildfire hazard assessments, and make necessary recommendations to minimize wildfire hazards in the home ignition zone. Agency oversight will be needed to create linked treatment areas across an intermix of private and public property in the area. Responsible Agency: Town of Avon Partners: Eagle County, Colorado State Forest Service, Eagle River FPD Potential Funding: Grant funding from Colorado State Forest Service and BLM Cost Estimate: Benefits: Timeline: 2 - 1 - 63 10/2/2012 63 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Town of Avon Action Title: Debris/Mudflow mitigation Priority: High Issue/Background: During heavy rains there are several areas along Metcalf, Nottingham and Buck Creek Roads where mud and debris flow across roads. Implementation: Improve storm water drainage, install sediment basins and widen and re-channel Metcalf Creek. Responsible Agency: Town of Avon Partners: Potential Funding: Town of Avon and grant funding Cost Estimate: TBD Benefits: Life safety and limitation of public infrastructure damage Timeline: TBD 2 - 1 - 64 10/2/2012 64 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Town of Eagle Action Title: Hernage Creek Linked Defensible Space Priority: (Medium) Issue/Background: Located on the southern edge of the Town of Eagle, Eagle Ranch surrounds an 18-hole golf course, which will provide great safety zones in the event of a wildfire. The primary fuels in the community are grass, sage, and juniper, all of which will actively spread fire, especially during a strong wind event. During such an event, rates of spread have the potential to be so fast that firefighters may not be able to respond in time. Most homes have some level of defensible space due to the presence of the golf course, and coupled with the fact that the development is relatively new and the type of landscaping that has been done around the homes. However, combustible fuels abut most homes on at least one side. A several drainages and open space parcels run through the middle of the community, which will further act to increase rates of spread and could potentially result in fire reaching the interior of the community. Most of the streets in Eagle Ranch end in cul-de-sacs creating one way in and out of some neighborhoods. Implementation: Linked defensible space around homes on outer edges of the neighborhood would act as a larger fuel break protecting homes in the neighborhood from ignitions in the valley below associated with human activity. Linked defensible space around homes in this area should also be created given the dense fuel loading in the drainage below homes in the area. Home owners should meet with appropriate fire mitigation experts at the fire district and county/state level to complete home wildfire hazard assessments, and make necessary recommendations to minimize wildfire hazards in the home ignition zone. Agency oversight will be needed to create linked treatment areas across an intermix of private and public property in the area. Responsible Agency: Town of Eagle/ Greater Eagle Fire Protection District. Partners: Eagle County, Colorado State Forest Service, Greater Eagle FPD Potential Funding: Grant funding from Colorado State Forest Service and USFS Cost Estimate: $2500/acre Benefits: This will limit fire-branding by embers into the community as well as the potential spread of fire into the forest surrounding the neighborhood as the result of structure fires. Timeline: TBD 2 - 1 - 65 10/2/2012 2 - 1 - 66 10/2/2012 66 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Cost Estimate: Minimal Benefits: Continued availability of flood insurance for residents at lower rates. Reduced property loss due to flooding Timeline: Ongoing 2 - 1 - 67 10/2/2012 2 - 1 - 68 10/2/2012 68 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Partners: None Potential Funding: Funding provided in existing Town budget Cost Estimate: Minimal Benefits: Continued availability of flood insurance for residents at lower rates; Reduced property loss due to flooding; Reduced need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally undertaken at the expense of the general public Timeline: Ongoing 2 - 1 - 69 10/2/2012 69 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Minturn Action Title: Pine Street Fuel Break Priority: (High) Issue/Background: The town of Minturn is located in the valley bottom along Highway 24. The population of the town is approximately 1,100. The valley sides surrounding the town are steep, and are covered primarily with grass and sage on the northern side; and grass, sage, aspen, and lodgepole pine on the southern side. Most lodgepole pine trees within the vicinity of town are dead, and will eventually blow down if not removed. Rapid rates of fire spread can be expected in these steep areas, especially those containing grass and sage. Flame lengths could easily exceed 11 feet in areas of standing dead lodgepole pine. Implementation: The project area is located on public/private lands above Pine Street in Minturn. Remove all dead trees associated with MPB infestation and thin further to create a fuel break behind the community. This will limit fire-branding by embers into the community as well as the potential spread of fire into the forest surrounding the neighborhood as the result of structure fires. Adjacent home owners should also meet with appropriate fire mitigation experts at the fire district and county/state level to complete home wildfire hazard assessments, and make necessary recommendations to minimize wildfire hazards in the home ignition zone. Agency oversight will be needed to create linked treatment areas across the intermix of private and public property in the area. Responsible Agency: Minturn Partners: Eagle County, Colorado State Forest Service, Eagle River FPD, White River National Forest (USDA Forest Service) Potential Funding: Grant funding from Colorado State Forest Service and USFS Cost Estimate: $2500/acre Benefits: This will limit fire-branding by embers into the community as well as the potential spread of fire into the forest surrounding the neighborhood as the result of structure fires. Timeline: TBD 2 - 1 - 70 10/2/2012 70 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Eagle-Vail Metro District Action Title: Whiskey Hill Fuel Break ʹ Eagle-Vail Priority: High Issue/Background: The community of Eagle-Vail is located on the western edge of Dowd Junction, near the Interstate 70 and Highway 24 interchange. This unincorporated community includes more than 1,400 homes, and a large commercial area along Highway 6. The Whiskey Hill neighborhood is located on the hillside above the Eagle-Vail golf course. The area is accessed via a narrow, steep one way road that travels through Eagle-Vail (Eagle Drive). Access and egress during a wildfire are likely to be difficult depending on how many residents are present. Fuels in the area include aspen and beetle-killed lodgepole pine. Most homes in this part of the community lack any defensible space and have wood-shingle roofs. Many homes are located on the edge of the steep hillsides, and will be more susceptible to fire spread uphill. Rapid rates of spread can be expected in these steep areas, especially those containing grass and sage. Flame lengths could easily exceed 11 feet in areas of standing dead lodgepole pine. Implementation: The project area is located on public/private lands above Eagle Drive. Remove all dead trees associated with MPB infestation and thin further to create a fuel break behind the community. Home owners should also meet with appropriate fire mitigation experts at the fire district and county/state level to complete home wildfire hazard assessments, and make necessary recommendations to minimize wildfire hazards in the home ignition zone. Agency oversight will be needed to create linked treatment areas across an intermix of private and public property in the area. Responsible Agency: Eagle-Vail Metro District/Eagle River Fire Protection District Partners: Eagle County, Colorado State Forest Service, Eagle River FPD, White River National Forest (USDA Forest Service) Potential Funding: Grant funding from Colorado State Forest Service and USFS Cost Estimate: $2100/acre Benefits: This will limit fire-branding by embers into the community as well as the potential spread of fire into the forest surrounding the neighborhood as the result of structure fires. Timeline: TBD 2 - 1 - 71 10/2/2012 71 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Rock Creek Volunteer Fire Department Action Title: Rock Creek Fire CWPP/Copper Spur WUI Priority: High Issue/Background: Issue #1 It is imperative that there is a Community Wildfire Protection Plan developed for the entire Rock Creek Volunteer Fire Department Service Area. Our planning participants would include a representative of the CSFS, Eagle County Emergency Manager, Eagle County Wildland Fire Coordinator, Rock Creek Fire Representative, community members and homeowners for this project to be successful. It would be extremely important that there is a buy-in and commitment of the local community members for completion. We would follow all the plan components outlined in the CSFS Minimum Standards for Developing Community Wildfire Protection Plans and the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003. Planning is already in motion with the Firewise education piece and power-point presentation at a Rock Creek Fire Open House back in 2009. Since then, the fire department has sent out newsletters to the entire community that had educational information regarding defensible spaces around a home and web sites that the community members can get more information. Issue #2 The primary area of elevated risk for the Rock Creek Fire Service Area would be Copper Spur Road. Originally called Coppertown back in 1916, it was thought that this area was rich in copper and ore: and two mines set up shop. The dream of mounds of copper resulted in only one railroad carload from 1916 to 1918. There were many buildings left from the mining companies in Coppertown including a large log structure. It was used as a hospital during the construction of the Moffat Tunnel from 1925-1928. It was then repurposed for the mining operation. After the bust, the building was dismantled and moved to McCoy to use as the local church, dance hall, saloon and boarding house. Currently, there are many homes, barns and outbuildings that are standing in this steep narrow 2.4 miles on Coppertown town sized lots. The upper part of the Copper Spur Road heads into Routt County. There are: 2 Large homes (2000-7200 sq ft) 15 Small homes (< 2000 sq ft) 4 Barns 28 Sheds 9 Outbuildings (6 X 6 or smaller) These numbers are from Highway 131 entrance to mile marker 2.4 to the Routt County Line. There are approximately 27-30 residents on Eagle County Road 31. Implementation: Hazardous Fuel Reduction: 2 - 1 - 72 10/2/2012 72 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 1. Defensible space. There are a great number of older homes that have little to no defensible space. There is seasonal water available, however all driveways have poor access. The native vegetation is pinion and juniper. There are seasonal ornamental perennials close to all the older homes. The newer homes have little vegetation near their homes. All the home sites should, at a minimum, have fuel reduction mitigation. 2. Fuel Breaks. The community is built at the base of the Copper Spur Road/draw. Many of the homes have steep slopes (average 25% or more) behind their homes into BLM land. Landscape fuel reduction projects should be implemented to protect the back side of the landowners' property. Improve Firefighting Infrastructure/Response: 1. Water. There is Yarmony Creek that flows from winter to mid July and a pond and dry hydrant at the first residence on the right. Other than that, the other available seasonal water would be in Routt County at the Reservoir (winter until July) and a pond with a dock at the Copper Spur Ranch. Currently, we would shuttle water from the eight railroad hydrants in Bond, 2 miles south. 2. Safety Zones. No reliable safety zones. A few cattle trails used a few times a year. It is paramount to define and create more safety zones. Improve Access: 1. Secondary Access (Egress): There are none currently. If it was an emergency, continue east to Routt County through the Copper Spur Ranch and go south to Radium or north to the Conger Mesa. 4WD roads ONLY; no cars. 2. Primary Access (Ingress): Needs to be widened, improved and make emergency turnarounds. Responsible Agency: Rock Creek Volunteer Fire Dept Partners: Community, Rock Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Eagle County, BLM, CSFS Potential Funding: Grants Cost Estimate: $15,000 to $20,000 Benefits: The benefits are numerous. When Rock Creek Fire develops a successful Community Wildfire Protection Plan, it will provide the community with a set of objectives and actions specifically designed to address the threat of wildfire. The objectives would enhance public life safety, improve community sustainability, protect ecosystem health, raise public awareness of wildfire hazards and wildfire risk, and educate landowners on how to reduce home ignitability. Most importantly it would build and improve collaboration at multiple levels. Timeline: 2 + years 2 - 1 - 73 10/2/2012 73 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Gypsum Fire Protection District/Town of Gypsum Action Title: Gypsum CWPP revision Priority: Medium Issue/Background: The Gypsum Fire Protection District completed a CWPP for the Town of Gypsum several years ago. This plan is outdate and in need of revision. Implementation: Complete a revision of the Town of Gypsum CWPP to include a detailed survey following the guidance included in the National Fire Protection Association standard 1144 Responsible Agency: Gypsum Fire Protection District Partners: Town of Gypsum, Eagle County, BLM, CSFS Potential Funding: Grants Cost Estimate: $2,500 - $5,000 Benefits: A revised CWPP will help identify vulnerable neighborhoods and lay the groundwork for specific wildfire mitigation projects. Timeline: 3 years 2 - 1 - 74 10/2/2012 74 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Town of Gypsum Action Title: Broken Bridge Removal Priority: Medium Issue/Background: The Old Bridge across the Eagle River at Trail Gulch Road in Gypsum, just upstream of the current Highway 6 bridge, causes a backwater effect according to the current FEMA Flood Insurance Study (FIS), raising the water surface elevation by several feet upstream of the bridge. As such, it appears that removal of this bridge could significantly reduce the flood impact to the trailer park located just upstream on the north side of the river. Implementation: The Town hired the firm River Restoration.org to investigate the recreational benefits afforded by removing the bridge and propose preliminary cost estimates. Responsible Agency: CDOT, Town of Gypsum Partners: Eagle County Open Space, ECO Trails GOCO, CDOT, Local River Recreation Groups, Adjacent property owners Potential Funding: Same as above with the Town of Gypsum Cost Estimate: $80,000 Benefits: Flood damage mitigation, improved boating access and hazard removal, improved fisherman access, enhanced fish habitat. Timeline: No definite timeline as yet. 2 - 1 - 75 10/2/2012 75 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Town of Red Cliff Action Title: High Street Bridge Priority: High Issue/Background: The bridge across the Eagle River has recently been downgraded to 8/13/13T and is in poor shape. This bridge is a single lane timber bridge and offers the only access to the water plant for the Town of Red Cliff. Implementation: Town and County engineers working with SEH Responsible Agency: Town of Red Cliff Partners: Eagle County Potential Funding: Unclear, as the bridge links the forest service road to the water plant area which is also part of USFS. The water plant location was built for the Town of Red Cliff by the US Government prior to 1942 along with the development of Camp Hale. Cost Estimate: $526,000 (SEH estimate) Benefits: This would allow continued access to the Town of Red Cliff water tank and plant. Timeline: project estimate 90 days 2 - 1 - 76 10/2/2012 76 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Town of Red Cliff Action Title: Water Street Bridge Priority: High Issue/Background: The bridge across Turkey Creek has recently been downgraded to 21/33/36T and is in poor shape. The bridge was evaluated for rehabilitation, however the project would not increase the load limits. The bridge provides a critical means of economic and social viability as it is the recommended route into town for any large trucks including emergency vehicles and school buses. The other entry into town is a tight turn with a narrow road (rock cliff wall on one side, cliff drop off on the other). Implementation: Town and County engineers working with SEH Responsible Agency: Town of Red Cliff Partners: Eagle County Potential Funding: State or Federal Bridge funds, does not qualify for CDOT funds. Cost Estimate: $5,000,000 Benefits: Crucial entrance into the town will be preserved. Timeline: 2 - 1 - 77 10/2/2012 77 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Town of Vail Action Title: Gore Creek and Tributaries Aggradation ± Vail, CO Priority: Medium Issue/Background: The Gore Creek and its tributaries located with in the Town of Vail have seen minor to extensive aggradation. Extensive aggradation (reach wide deposition) occurred in Gore Creek from increased supplies of sediment; evidenced by 4 feet deep deposits on gravel bars within the main channel of Gore Creek. Similar aggradation occurred in the lower Booth, Pitkin and Bighorn tributaries. The confluences of these tributaries with Gore Creek occur on steep alluvial fans. Significant aggradation has occurred throughout the main channel of Gore Creek and may impact channel conveyance and base flood elevations as determined by FEMA. A very detailed flood study of Gore Creek was performed in 1994 - 1996 including survey of the channel bottom. A 2010 resurvey of these locations has shown up to 4 feet of channel aggradation. Preliminary flood modeling of the existing channel conditions shows increases in the predicted base flood elevations of up to 2 feet. Implementation: Remove cobble, sediment deposits from creek bed Responsible Agency: Town of Vail Partners: Town of Vail Potential Funding: Grants, Town of Vail general fund Cost Estimate: $620,000 Benefits: Restore creek capacity, channel conveyance Timeline: 5 yrs 2 - 1 - 78 10/2/2012 78 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Town of Vail Action Title: Booth Creek ± Vail, CO Priority: High Issue/Background: Booth Creek is a tributary of the Gore Creek located in east Vail. The creek channel experienced a significant flood and channel forming event in 2010. Significant channel widening and down cutting and associated erosion, deposition and loss of land occurred. There was overbank flooding and deposits in the park area located just north of the N Frontage Rd. Implementation: Biostabilize creek banks to minimize future erosion, channel grading to restore creek capacity, install vegetated berms to protect structures (public and private), construct drainage return channels for control future overbank flooding, modify existing old US 6 box culvert to increase capacity and prevent blockage Responsible Agency: Town of Vail Partners: Town of Vail Potential Funding: Grants, Town of Vail general fund Cost Estimate: $250,000 - $30,000 Benefits: Restore creek capacity, channel conveyance, protect structures from future flooding. Timeline: 1-5 yrs 2 - 1 - 79 10/2/2012 79 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Town of Vail Action Title: Pitkin Creek at I-70 ± Vail, CO Priority: Medium Issue/Background: Pitkin Creek crosses I-70 approximately 0.2 miles east of Exit 180. The creek is contained in a corrugated metal pipe. At the I-70 outlet significant scour and channel down cutting occurred. Footers of the I-70 outlet structure may be undermined. Channel material was borrowed for bank stabilization (summer 2010), further compromising channel grade stability. There is potential for downcutting and collapse of I-70 culvert similar to Bighorn Creek 2003 which resulted in a sinkhole forming under the interstate and significant flooding downstream. Implementation: Rebuild the headworks at the outfall and augment the grade control structure downstream of I-70, stabilize the scour pool at the I-70 outlet. Responsible Agency: Town of Vail Partners: Town of Vail Potential Funding: Grants, Town of Vail general fund, Colorado Department of Transportation Cost Estimate: $100,000 - $200,000 Benefits: Prevent continued scour at outfall, stabilize foundation of outlet structure Timeline: 2-3 yrs 2 - 1 - 80 10/2/2012 80 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Town of Vail Action Title: Vail Rockfall Mitigation ± Vail, CO Priority: High Issue/Background: The area is located above Lions Ridge Loop approximately ¼ mile ZHVWRILWVLQWHUVHFWLRQZLWKWKH1RUWK)URQWDJH5RDG,WLVLGHQWLILHGDVD³+LJK Severity 5RFNIDOO´DUHDDFFRUGLQJWRWKH7RZQ¶VKD]Drd maps. It is a bedrock outcropping exposed along a cliffside above a high density, affordable housing complex (1,200 ± 1,500 residents at any one time) and the US Post Office building. Implementation: Individual stabilization of large rocks. stabilize or remove large rocks from hillside that may be prone to slide Responsible Agency: Town of Vail Partners: Town of Vail Potential Funding: Grants, Town of Vail general fund, Colorado Department of Transportation Cost Estimate: $140,000 - $200,000 Benefits: minimize hazard to residents and structures below rockfall area Timeline: 2-5 yrs 2 - 1 - 81 10/2/2012 81 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Town of Vail Action Title: Bighorn Creek at Spruce Way ± Vail, CO Priority: High Issue/Background: Bighorn Creek is a tributary of the Gore Creek located in East Vail. The culvert crossing of Spruce Way is located just downstream from the 2003 I-70 sinkhole due to the failure of the interstate culvert crossing. A head cut may be destabilizing Spruce Way by eroding the toe of the fill slope and increasing groundwater gradients. Large material transporting through the existing corrugated metal pipe has damaged the integrity of the culvert and created seepage points. Failure of the culvert crossing could cause possible damage/flooding downstream similar to the 2003 sinkhole event. Implementation: Replace the existing culvert with a concrete box culvert with headwalls and permanent grade control Responsible Agency: Town of Vail Partners: Town of Vail Potential Funding: Grants, Town of Vail general fund Cost Estimate: $100,000 - $150,000 Benefits: Prevent failure of culvert and roadway Timeline: 2012 2 - 1 - 82 10/2/2012 82 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Town of Vail Action Title: Gore Creek and Tributaries Bank Stabilization ± Vail, CO Priority: Medium Issue/Background: The Gore Creek and its tributaries located within the Town of Vail have seen minor to significant stream bank erosion. In some areas this has resulted in a potential negative impact to both public (bridges, parks, recreation trails) and private (homes) investments. In 2010, spring runoff reached the 100 year return event levels in some reaches of the Gore Creek and its tributaries. This high water event resulted in significant channel widening and scour and deposition of the channel bed. Implementation: Biostabilize banks along the creek banks where necessary to prevent further erosion and NPS (sediment). Install rip-rap along creek banks to minimize bank erosion. Enhance riparian vegetation Responsible Agency: Town of Vail Partners: Town of Vail Potential Funding: Grants, Town of Vail general fund Cost Estimate: $500 - $8000 per lineal foot biostabilize banks, $50 - $150 per cubic yard rip-rap, $4 - $8 per square foot enhance riparian vegetation Benefits: Improve riparian zones, prevent further erosion, minimize flooding Timeline: 5 years 2 - 1 - 83 10/2/2012 83 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Town of Vail Action Title: Bighorn Creek at Columbine Dr ± Vail, CO Priority: High Issue/Background: Bighorn Creek is a tributary of the Gore Creek located in East Vail. The culvert crossing of Columbine Drive is located just upstream from the 2003 I- 70 sinkhole due to the failure of the interstate culvert crossing. A head cut may be destabilizing Columbine Drive by eroding the toe of the fill slope and increasing groundwater gradients. Large material transporting through the existing corrugated metal pipe has damaged the integrity of the culvert and created seepage points. The existing outlet grade control is unstable. Failure of the culvert crossing would leave approximately 10 residential units with out access and cause possible damage/flooding downstream similar to the 2003 sinkhole event. Implementation: Replace the existing culvert with a concrete box culvert with headwalls and permanent grade control Responsible Agency: Town of Vail Partners: Town of Vail Potential Funding: Grants, Town of Vail general fund Cost Estimate: $100,000 - $150,000 Benefits: Prevent failure of culvert and roadway Timeline: 1-2 yrs 2 - 1 - 84 10/2/2012 84 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Town of Vail Action Title: Gore Creek Bridge at Vail Golf Club Hole #15 ± Vail, CO Priority: Medium Issue/Background: This pedestrian/golf cart bridge crosses the Gore Creek at the 15th hole. It has significant scour on the north abutment exposing the foundation. A deep scour hole beneath the bridge has developed which is approximately ¶ORZHUWKDQWKH bottom of the foundation. Potential failure of this structure could cause damage to the Gore Valley Recreation Trail path which runs parallel to the creek for a distance upstream from the golf course bridge. Implementation: Install scour protection - Install rip-rap protection at the bridge abutments to prevent scour and undermining of the foundation Responsible Agency: Vail Recreation District Partners: Town of Vail Potential Funding: Grants, Vail Recreation District general fund, Town of Vail general fund Cost Estimate: $30,000 - $60,000 Benefits: Maintain structural integrity of the structure Timeline: 5 yrs 2 - 1 - 85 10/2/2012 85 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Eagle County/Basalt & Rural FPD Action Title: Cedar Drive Hazardous Fuel Reduction Priority: (High) Issue/Background: The area commonly referred to as Cedar Drive is a neighborhood with approximately 30 home-sites located 4 miles East of Basalt. The subdivision has one primary access point from Basalt via Cedar/Basalt Mountain Drive. The primary vegetation throughout the area consists of dense, mature stands of pinon/juniper and gambel- oak. General topography can be characterized by steep slopes, with homes located on ridgelines and near natural chimney features. Access to the neighborhood is extremely poor. Property owners and emergency responders are forced to enter/exit the neighborhood via a single-lane dirt road, with several switchbacks and severe drop-offs from the roadway. In 2008, a wildland fire trapped residents when the only route in and out of the neighborhood was compromised preventing them from evacuating the area. Implementation: conduct forest thinning and hazardous fuel reduction work along primary ingress/egress route (Cedar Drive) to neighborhood, and along emergency egress route through adjacent property. Hand crews to cut and remove trees and brush within 200ft of roadway in order to create 10- 86 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Eagle County Action Title: Culvert inventory and replacement Priority: Medium Issue/Background: Even though Eagle County Road and Bridge inspects and cleans culvert every spring there are still and few culverts that are insufficient for 100 years flows. There are also several culverts on private property that impact public roads when they over flow. Implementation: Evaluate and replace insufficient culverts Responsible Agency: Eagle County Partners: CDOT, private property owners Potential Funding: County funds, grants and private funds Cost Estimate: Unknown Benefits: Inventory and ownership of culverts will allow for better planning. Timeline: Undetermined 2 - 1 - 87 10/2/2012 87 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Eagle County Action Title: Maximum Flow Determination Priority: High Issue/Background: Eagle County contains many watersheds which contain dead end public roadways. It is critical to public safety to determine the flows in those waterways that constitute a danger to travelers and responders. Implementation: Conduct an engineering study of all applicable watersheds to determine the maximum flow threshold for closing those roadways. Responsible Agency: Eagle County Partners: Towns, CDOT Potential Funding: County funds, town funds, State funds and grants. Cost Estimate: Unknown Benefits: Public Safety planning Timeline: Undetermined 2 - 1 - 88 10/2/2012 88 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Wildfire Hazard Area Profiles: Figure 13 Arrowhead/BG Arrowhead/Bachelor Gulch/Beaver Creek Located south of Highway 6, between the towns of Edwards and Avon; are the gated resort communities of Arrowhead, Bachelor Gulch and Beaver Creek. The area is characterized by large second homes, and has few year-round residents. The dominant vegetation throughout these communities ranges from mature stands of quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) to mixed stands of lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) or Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) at higher elevations; with serviceberry, sage and other shrubs at lower elevations. Fire Management Objectives: 89 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 The Divide - Cordillera Cordillera is located in central Eagle County, a few miles west of Edwards, accessed by Highway 6. Cordillera is split into four residential areas: The Divide, The Ranch, The Summit, and The Valley Club. Predominant vegetation throughout the Cordillera Divide consists of quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) (typically with a dense understory of serviceberry (Genus Amelanchier), chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) and other mountain shrubs), and dense stands of mixed conifers including lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta), subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa), Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) and Englemann spruce (Picea englemannii). Other flora that occur commonly, particularly on drier slopes, include Gambel's oak (Quercus gambelii), pinyon pine (Pinus edulis), Rocky Mountain juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) and various species of sagebrush (Genus Artemesia). Fire Management Objectives: A Neighborhood specific CWPP has been developed for Cordillera. It can be viewed on-line at: http://csfs.colostate.edu/pages/documents/CordilleraCWPP.pdf Figure 15 Cordillera 2 - 1 - 90 10/2/2012 90 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 The Ranch - Cordillera Cordillera is located in central Eagle County, a few miles west of Edwards, accessed by Highway 6. Cordillera is split into four residential areas: The Divide, The Ranch, The Summit, and The Valley Club. Predominant vegetation throughout the Cordillera Ranch consists of quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) (typically with a dense understory of serviceberry (Genus Amelanchier), chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) and other mountain shrubs), and dense stands of mixed conifers including lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta), subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa), Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) and Englemann spruce (Picea englemannii). Other flora that occur commonly, particularly on drier slopes, include Gambel's oak (Quercus gambelii), pinyon pine (Pinus edulis), Rocky Mountain juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) and various species of sagebrush (Genus Artemesia). Fire Management Objectives: A Neighborhood specific CWPP has been developed for Cordillera. It can be viewed on-line at: http://csfs.colostate.edu/pages/documents/CordilleraCWPP.pdf Figure 16 Cordillera 2 - 1 - 91 10/2/2012 91 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 The Summit- Cordillera Cordillera is located in central Eagle County, a few miles west of Edwards, accessed by Highway 6. Cordillera is split into four residential areas: The Divide, The Ranch, The Summit, and The Valley Club. Predominant vegetation throughout the Cordillera Summit consists of quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) (typically with a dense understory of serviceberry (Genus Amelanchier), chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) and other mountain shrubs, and dense stands of mixed conifers including lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta), subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa), Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) and Englemann spruce (Picea englemannii). Other flora that occur commonly, particularly on drier slopes, include Gambel's oak (Quercus gambelii), pinyon pine (Pinus edulis), Rocky Mountain juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) and various species of sagebrush (Genus Artemesia). Fire Management Objectives: A Neighborhood specific CWPP has been developed for Cordillera. It can be viewed on-line at: http://csfs.colostate.edu/pages/documents/CordilleraCWPP.pdf Figure 17 Cordillera 2 - 1 - 92 10/2/2012 92 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 The Valley Club - Cordillera Cordillera is located in central Eagle County, a few miles west of Edwards, accessed by Highway 6 and Beard Creek Trail. Cordillera is split into four residential areas: The Divide, The Ranch, The Summit, and The Valley Club. Predominant vegetation throughout the Cordillera Valley Club consists of Gambel's oak (Quercus gambelii), pinyon pine (Pinus edulis), Rocky Mountain juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) and various species of sagebrush (Genus Artemesia), serviceberry (Genus Amelanchier), chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) and other mountain shrubs. Fire Management Objectives: Hazardous Fuel Reduction: The study area is represented primarily by four fuel models (Anderson FM): FM 1, 2, 4, 6; other fuel models exist, but not in quantities sufficient to significantly influence fire behavior in the Wildland Urban Interface. Cordillera Valley Club fuels can be characterized by old growth trees and mature tall shrubs. In general, the area is comprised of significant surface fuels with continuous stands of pinon/juniper surrounding the neighborhood. The Valley Club is a golf-course community, so fuels near homes area broken-up by irrigated fairways. 2 - 1 - 93 10/2/2012 93 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 o Defensible Space: Many new homes in the study area have adequate defensible space; most of the older homes in the Valley Club have a combination of native and ornamental conifers and other flammable vegetation too close to the house (ie. within the home ignition zone of 30ft). Some homes have irrigated lawns, but they account for small portion the overall landscape. At a minimum, fuel reduction within the home ignition zone should be implemented at every home- site in the Cordillera Valley Club. Fire Resistant Construction: Homes built in the Valley Club after 2006 have fire resistant decking, roofing and siding per the Eagle County Wildfire Regulations (see figure 1, page 27). Many, if not all, of the homes built in the Valley Club prior to 2006 have wood shake roofing and conventional (non-fire rated) decks. Remodels and new construction in the 94 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 The area commonly referred to as Cedar Drive is a neighborhood located approximately 4 miles East of Basalt, Colorado (figure 1). The subdivision has one primary access point from Basalt via Cedar/Basalt Mountain Drive. The dominant vegetation throughout the study area is Pinyon Pine (Pinus edulis) and Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperous scopulorum) with short grass and sage/oak-brush understory, varying in coverage from uniformly dispersed Pinyon- juniper stands to continuous stands with significant ladder fuels. General topography in the area can be characterized by steep slopes, with homes located on ridgelines and near natural chimney features. Fire Management Objectives: Hazardous Fuel Reduction: The study area is represented primarily by 4 fuel models (Anderson FM): FM 1, 2, 4, 6. Other fuel models exist, but not in quantities sufficient to significantly influence fire behavior in the Wildland Urban Interface. Cedar Drive fuels can be characterized by old growth trees and mature tall shrubs. In general, the area is comprised of closed canopy pinon/juniper stands, with little to no surface fuels at lower elevations; and mature tall shrubs (primarily sage and gambel oak) at the upper reaches of the neighborhood. o Defensible Space: Most homes in the study area have little to no defensible space; there is a lack of available water and poor access to the home-sites. Many homes have a combination of native and ornamental conifers and other flammable vegetation too close to the house (ie. within the home ignition zone of 30ft). At a minimum, fuel reduction within the home ignition zone should be implemented at every home-site on Cedar Drive. o Fuels Breaks: The neighborhood is built at the foot of Basalt Mountain, and is characterized by extremely steep slopes (Average Slope 30+%), with numerous ravines and natural chimney features. Many homes are built on the edge these ridgelines or ravines. Landscape fuel reduction projects should seek to protect the only ingress/egress point to the area via Cedar Drive. Improve Fire Fighting Infrastructure/Response: o Water: There is very little available water On Cedar Drive; limited to a few small ponds and draught points along the creek running through the neighborhood. A large community cistern (minimum 10,000gal) to provide additional water for fire suppression within Cedar Drive will improve firefighting capabilities and minimize water shuttling along the one point of access to the neighborhood. On-site water storage is vital to protecting homes during a wildfire. Additional water storage should be installed at every home on Cedar Drive. 2 - 1 - 95 10/2/2012 95 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 o Safety Zones: Reliable safety zones are at a premium within the Cedar Drive neighborhood, but some do exist. There is a large meadow of the area at the entrance to Basalt Mountain Ranch. This would be a good location for a large tank or cistern. Given the poor access and fuels below this part of the neighborhood, it is of paramount importance to maintain this area as a viable safety zone. The tall- grass in the meadow should be cut, or have animals graze on it, during fire season to keep it low to the ground. Improve Access: Access to the neighborhood is extremely poor. Property owners and emergency responders are forced to enter/exit the neighborhood via a single-lane dirt road, with several switchbacks and severe drop-offs from the roadway. In 2008, a wildland fire trapped residents when the only route in and out of the neighborhood was compromised. o Secondary Access (Egress): A non-maintained 4WD road connects Cedar Drive to the Frying Pan Road via an adjacent property. The road is less than 0.8 miles in length and can be accessed from the end of Basalt Mountain Drive. This non- maintained road is in need of improvement in order to accommodate 4WD vehicles, and potentially Type VI engines. Road improvements and access easements should be investigated and implemented in order to create a viable secondary access point to the neighborhood. o Primary Access (Ingress): Road improvements to the lower section of Cedar Drive are vital to protect the life safety of homeowners and emergency responders entering the area. Where ever possible, road widths should be increased and emergency turn-outs should be created to facilitate traffic flow both in and out of the area during a fire. Guardrails should be installed at several points along the road to protect large fire-fighting apparatus from slipping off the driving surface. Figure 19 Colorow 2 - 1 - 96 10/2/2012 96 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Colorow Colorow is a residential neighborhood in unincorporated Eagle County approximately 6 miles from Edwards, Colorado. The community is made up of approximately 20 home sites within the Wildland Urban Interface, and borders public lands on its western and southern boundaries. The area is considered to be in a Montane Zone (6,000 ʹ 10,000 ft), of the western slope of the Central Rockies of Colorado¹. The dominant vegetation throughout the upper reaches of the study area is Aspen (Populus tremuloides) with short grass and mixed tall-shrub understory. Significant stands of conifers also exist throughout the study area. These stands are dominated by lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) or Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii). Small sections of riparian vegetation are present near water sources and drainages. Native and non-native ornamental grass, trees, and shrubs of various types can be found near home-sites as elements of residential landscaping. Serviceberry, sage, and other tall shrubs are common at lower elevations at high densities and dominate the area surrounding the one access point to the neighborhood (Colorow Road) Fire Management Objectives: 2 - 1 - 97 10/2/2012 97 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Hazardous Fuel Reduction: The study area is represented primarily by seven fuel models (Anderson FM): FM 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 10, 40); other fuel models exist, but not in quantities sufficient to significantly influence fire behavior in the Wildland Urban Interface. Colorow fuels are characterized by old growth trees and mature tall shrubs. In general, the area is comprised of significant surface fuels with a continuous, mixed conifer or aspen canopy. o Defensible Space: Most homes in the study area have adequate defensible space; however there is a lack of available water and poor access to many of the home- sites. Many homes have a combination of native and ornamental conifers and other flammable vegetation too close to the house (ie. within the home ignition zone of 30ft). Some homes have irrigated lawns, but they account for small portion the overall landscape. At a minimum, fuel reduction within the home ignition zone should be implemented at every home-site in Colorow. o Fuels Breaks: The neighborhood is built on a hillside, characterized by steep slopes (Average Slope 20-30%), with numerous ravines and natural chimney features. Many homes are built on the edge these ridgelines or ravines. Landscape fuel reduction projects should seek to protect the only ingress/egress point to the area via Colorow Road. Hazardous fuel build-up associated with Mtn. Pine Beetle mortality in the lodgepole pine stands surrounding the neighborhood should be addressed with increased timber harvesting over the next decade. Improve Fire Fighting Infrastructure/Response: o Water: There is very little available water in Colorow; limited to dry-hydrants at 3 locations (approx. 10,000gal/each) and a few small ponds and draught points along Squaw Creek Road. A large community cistern to provide additional water for fire suppression within Colorow will improve firefighting capabilities and minimize water shuttling along the one point of access to the neighborhood. o Safety Zones: Reliable safety zones are at a premium within the Colorow neighborhood, but some do exist. There is a large meadow surrounded by aspen at the upper reaches of Colorow Road, within 0.5 miles of the escape route connecting to Pilgrim Downs. This would be a good location for a large tank or cistern. Given the poor access and fuels below this part of the neighborhood, it is of paramount importance to maintain this area as a viable safety zone. The tall- grass in the meadow should be cut, or have animals graze on it, during fire season to keep it low to the ground. Figure 20 Colorow 2 - 1 - 98 10/2/2012 98 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Improve Access: There is one primary access point to the Colorow neighborhood via Colorow Road; this will also be the only way in/out during a mandatory evacuation of the neighborhood. o Secondary Access (Egress): A non-maintained 4WD road connects Colorow to the Pilgrim Downs subdivision. The road is less than 0.5 miles in length and can be accessed from two points on the 2000 block of Colorow Road. This non- maintained road is in need of improvement in order to accommodate 4WD vehicles, and potentially Type VI engines. There is a series of old logging roads connecting Colorow to Pilgrim Downs through public and private properties. Road improvements and access easements should be investigated and implemented in order to create a viable secondary access point to the neighborhood. 2 - 1 - 99 10/2/2012 99 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Figure 21 Eby Creek Eby Creek Mesa The Eby Creek Mesa Subdivision is located approximately one mile north of Eagle, Colorado. The subdivision is accessed by heading north from Interstate 70 via Eby Creek Road. The area is considered to be in a Montane zone (6,000 ʹ 10,000 ft), of the western slope of the Central Rockies of Colorado¹. The dominant vegetation throughout the study area is Pinyon Pine (Pinus edulis) and Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperous scopulorum) with short grass and sagebrush understory, varying in coverage from uniformly dispersed Pinyon-juniper stands to continuous stands with significant ladder fuels. Small sections of riparian vegetation are present near water sources and drainages. Native and non-native ornamental grass, trees, and shrubs of various types can be found near home-sites as elements of residential landscaping. Invasion of the noxious weed Cheat grass (Bromus secalinus) is evident throughout the subdivision in areas of recent disturbance. Cheat grass is a concern to fire fighters as it matures in early summer and can significantly add to rates of fire spread. Fire Management Objectives: 2 - 1 - 100 10/2/2012 100 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Hazardous Fuel Reduction: The study area is represented primarily by seven fuel models (Anderson FM): FM 1, 2, 4, 6. Other fuel models exist, but not in quantities sufficient to significantly influence fire behavior in the Wildland Urban Interface. . Eby Creek f uels vary from light to moderate loads of grasses and shrubs. Tall grass and mature sagebrush can be found throughout the study area in the neighborhood open-space parcels, as well as patches of mature pinyon-juniper. o Defensible Space: Most homes in the study area have adequate defensible space; however several older homes on the neighborhood boundaries have mature too close to the house (ie. within the home ignition zone of 30ft). At a minimum, fuel reduction within the home ignition zone should be implemented at every home- site in Eby Creek. o Fuels Breaks: In 2004, a 55 acre fuel break was created on the western edge of the neighborhood through adjacent BLM managed lands. In 2006 a 9 acre hand treatment of the area known as Neilson Gulch was completed on HOA open- space within the neighborhood (see figure 3, page 30). Long-term maintenance of these treatment areas will be needed in order to maintain effective fuel- breaks. Future landscape fuel reduction projects should seek to expand on existing treatment areas, specifically to towards the northern reaches of the neighborhood. Improve Access: There is one primary access point to the Eby Creek Mesa neighborhood via Eby Creek Road; this will also be the only way in/out during a mandatory evacuation of the neighborhood. o Secondary Access (Egress): a non-maintained, 4WD road connects Eby Creek to ranch-lands north of the subdivision. The road is less than 0.8 miles in length and can be accessed from Neilson Gulch Road at the intersection with Mesa Drive. This non-maintained road is in need of improvement in order to accommodate 4WD vehicles, and potentially Type VI engines. Road improvements and access easements should be investigated and implemented in order to create a viable secondary access point to the neighborhood. 2 - 1 - 101 10/2/2012 101 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Project Jurisdiction: Eagle County, Basalt & Rural Fire Protection District, Eagle River Fire Protection District, Greater Eagle Fire Protection District, Gypsum Fire Protection District and Rock Creek Volunteer Fire Department Action Title: Implement mitigation strategies and projects identified in the Community Wildfire Protection Plans Priority: High Issue/Background: Numerous wildfire mitigation actions and projects have been identified in the Arrowhead CWPP (2008), Bachelor Gulch CWPP (2008), Beaver Creek CWPP (2007), Cordillera CWPP (2004) and Eagle River Fire Protection District CWPP (2011) and future CWPP effort will generate even more actions and project. The completed plans can be accessed at: http://csfs.colostate.edu/pages/CommunityWildfireProtectionPlans.html Implementation: The Eagle County Wildfire Council will continue to seek funding, coordinate and monitor the effectiveness of all wildfire mitigation efforts in Eagle County. Responsible Agency: Eagle County Community Development Partners: Towns and fire districts Potential Funding: County funds, town funds, State funds and grants. Cost Estimate: Unknown Benefits: Public Safety planning Timeline: Undetermined 2 - 1 - 102 10/2/2012 102 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Appendix C- Public Risk Assessment A web based community survey was conducted to assess the public opinion regarding the risks present in Eagle County. The survey contained the flowing questions. 1. What Eagle County community do you reside in? 2. Please rate the following hazards in Eagle County based upon the degree of risk that you feel they present to you. 3. How well prepared are you as an individual to respond to and recover from each of these hazards? 4. How well prepared is your community to respond to each of these hazards? 5. For the hazards that you feel present the most risk, what steps do you think should be taken to reduce those risks? The comments and graphs highlighting the survey results are included below; 1. What Eagle County community do you reside in? Avon Bond/McCoy Eagle Edwards Gypsum Minturn Red Cliff Vail 2 - 1 - 103 10/2/2012 103 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 2. Please Rate the following hazards in Eagle County based upon the degree of risk they present to you. 3. How well prepared are you as an individual to respond to and recover from each of these hazards? 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00% WildfireWinter Storms 104 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 4. How well prepared is your community to respond to and recover from each of these hazards? Comments: Should have some training for the business in area due to I-70 Encourage people to prepare with supplies. 1. Lightning 2. High Winds 3. Airplane Crashes 4. Urban/Wildfires To reduce the risks... public training PRAY! More materials on wildfire prevention More citizen ownership toward flood preparedness Access to clean drinking water if distribution systems are unavailable (not store bought) 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00% WildfireWinter Storms 105 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Appendix D Hazard Maps Wildfire Hazard Map 2 - 1 - 106 10/2/2012 106 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Landslide Potential Map 2 - 1 - 107 10/2/2012 107 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Appendix E Planning Process work Plan Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Revision Work Plan Hazard Identification, Analysis and Risk Assessment (April 108 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Appendix F Meeting Agenda Example Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Organizational Meeting March 25, 2010 ʹ 2:00 p.m. Eagle County Building - Holy Cross Room 500 Broadway Eagle, CO Ƒ Introductions Ƒ Purpose of Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan (PDMP) Ƒ The Planning Process Ƒ Participants Ƒ Agreements Ƒ Adoption Ƒ Future Meetings Ƒ Other Items 2 - 1 - 109 10/2/2012 109 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Appendix G Attendance Sheets 2 - 1 - 110 10/2/2012 110 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 2 - 1 - 111 10/2/2012 111 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 2 - 1 - 112 10/2/2012 112 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Appendix H Flood Plain Summary Maps Town of Avon example: 2 - 1 - 113 10/2/2012 113 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Town of Eagle Example: Town of Gypsum Example: 2 - 1 - 114 10/2/2012 114 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Town of Minturn Example: Town of Red Cliff Example: Town of Vail Example: Detailed flood plain mapping can be viewed at the following sites; http://www.eaglecounty.us/Engineering/Floodplain_Mapping/ http://www.vailgov.com/subpage.asp?dept_id=179 2 - 1 - 115 10/2/2012 115 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Appendix I Hazardous Materials Flow Study Route: I 70 (Eastbound/Westbound) Location: Eagle County Intersection: Milepost: 133 Date(s): 5/14-15/09 Period: 0900-0859 Day(s): Thursday/Friday Agency Participants: CSP, Eagle Fire, Eagle River Fire, Greater Eagle Fire, Garfield County SO Summary Total Truck Count % of HAZMAT Trucks (132) of Total Truck Count* * Nine (9) multi-placarded vehicles 2796 5% HAZMAT Class Counts % of Total HAZMAT Class Count Class 1 - Explosives 1 1% Class 2 ± Gases 15 11% Class 3 ± Flammable liquids 97 69% Class 4 ± Flammable solids 0 0% Class 5 ± Oxidizers 8 6% Class 6 ± Toxic substances 1 1% Class 7 ± Radioactive materials 0 0% Class 8 ± Corrosive substances 7 5% Class 9 ± Miscellaneous materials 8 6% Class 10 ± Dangerous (mixed loads) 2 1% Unknown 2 1% Total 141 101% (Rounded) 2 - 1 - 116 10/2/2012 116 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 HAZMAT Counts/Percentages by Survey Period: HAZMAT Class 0900-1659 1700-0059 0100-0859 Class 1 - Explosives 1 0 0 (100%) Class 2 ± Gases 10 3 2 (67%) (20%) (13%) Class 3 ± Flammable liquids 47 15 35 (48%) (16%) (36%) Class 4 ± Flammable solids 0 0 0 Class 5 ± Oxidizers 4 0 4 (50%) (50%) Class 6 ± Toxic substances 0 0 1 (100%) Class 7 ± Radioactive materials 0 0 0 Class 8 ± Corrosive substances 4 0 3 (57%) (43%) Class 9 ± Miscellaneous materials 4 2 2 (50%) (25%) (25%) Class 10 Dangerous (mixed loads) 0 0 2 (100%) Unknown 1 0 1 (50%) (50%) The full report can be found at; http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/StatePatrol-Main/CBON/1251594413197 2 - 1 - 117 10/2/2012 117 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Appendix J STAPLEE Examples 2 - 1 - 118 10/2/2012 118 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 2 - 1 - 119 10/2/2012 119 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 2 - 1 - 120 10/2/2012 120 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Appendix K Critical Infrastructure List Facility Avon Urgent Care Beaver Creek Medical Center Edwards / Shaw Pavilion Eagle Health Care Center Gypsum Urgent - Emergent Care Vail Valley Medical Center Eagle County Ambulance District Edwards Base Eagle County Ambulance District Traer Creek Eagle County Ambulance District Vail Base Eagle County School District-Administration (Critical Systems Operation): ECSD - Technology Department West Bus Barn (Transportation) East Bus Barn (Transportation) Maintenance Department MDF Room Schools: Avon Elementary School Battle Mountain High School Berry Creek Middle School Brush Creek Elementary School Eagle Valley Elementary Eagle Valley High School Eagle Valley Middle School Edwards Elementary School Gypsum Creek Middle School Gypsum Elementary School Homestake Peak School June Creek Elementary School Red Canyon High School (East Campus) Red Hill Elementary School Red Sandstone Elementary School Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy Western Eagle County Ambulance District Station 1 Western Eagle County Ambulance District Station 2 Colorado State Patrol - Post Colorado State Patrol - Post Vail Police Department/ Municipal Building CDOT Avon Police Department Avon Municipal Building (Admin/Govt) Vail Fire Station 1 2 - 1 - 121 10/2/2012 121 Eagle County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2012 Vail Fire Station 2 Vail Fire Station 3 Vail Public Works Facility Gypsum Wastewater Plant Norgaard Water Treatment Mosher Water Treatment Plant Sheriff's sub-station Miturn Police Department Minturn Water Treatment Plant Minturn Water Tank #1 Minturn Water Tank #2 Basalt Filtration Plant Basalt Fire Station 41 Basalt Fire Station 42 Basalt Fire Station 43 Basalt Fire Station 44 Basalt After Hours Clinic Basalt Police Department Eagle River Fire Protection District - Station 4 Eagle River Fire Protection District - Station 5 Eagle River Fire Protection District - Station 6 Eagle River Fire Protection District - Station 7 Eagle River Fire Protection District - Station 8 Eagle River Fire Protection District - Station 11 Eagle River Fire Protection District - Station 12 Eagle River Fire Protection District - Station 15 Eagle River Fire Protection District - Station 16 Rock Creek Volunteer Fire Department - Station 25 2 - 1 - 122 10/2/2012 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: October 2, 2012 ITEM/TOPIC: Town Manager Report: 1) Submission to PEC of the Golf Course Clubhouse Redevelopment Proposal - October 22 PEC meeting. PRESENTER(S): Various ATTACHMENTS: Hilliard 090412 letter 10/2/2012 3 - 1 - 1 10/2/2012 3 - 1 - 2 10/2/2012 3 - 1 - 3 10/2/2012 3 - 1 - 4 10/2/2012 3 - 1 - 5 10/2/2012 3 - 1 - 6 10/2/2012 3 - 1 - 7 10/2/2012 3 - 1 - 8 10/2/2012 3 - 1 - 9 10/2/2012 3 - 1 - 10 10/2/2012 3 - 1 - 11 10/2/2012 3 - 1 - 12 10/2/2012 3 - 1 - 13 10/2/2012 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: October 2, 2012 ITEM/TOPIC: First Reading of Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2012, an ordinance adopting the 2012 Building Codes with amendments. PRESENTER(S): Martin Haeberle, Mike Vaughan ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: The Vail Town Council shall approve, approve with modifications, or deny Ordinance No.12, Series of 2012 upon first reading. BACKGROUND: The Building and Fire Appeals Board has held public hearings monthly over the last nine months reviewing the changes from the adopted building codes and amendments to the 2012 Building Codes for the purpose of recommending the adoption of the 2012 Building Codes by the Vail Town Council. The Board has eliminated many of the amendments in the towns current building codes that are now within the body of the building codes or out of date with current technology. The Board has also added provisions that address construction practices that are unique to our community. Public input has been a key factor in these changes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department and Fire Department recommends the Vail Town Council approve Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2012 upon first reading. ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance 12 Memo 2009-2012 Comparison Ordinnace 12, Series of 2012 Building Codes 10/2/2012 To: Vail Town Council From: Community Development Department Vail Fire Department Date: October 2, 2012 Subject: Proposed adoption of the 2012 International Building Codes, Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2012 I. SUMMARY The purpose of this memorandum is to propose to the Vail Town Council the adoption of the 2012 International Building Codes as amended by the Town of Vail Building and Fire Appeals Board. In order to continue to be a premier resort community there is a need to maintain a current set of building codes that safeguard the public health and safety. The comprehensive set of codes proposed will establish minimum regulations for the design and installation of building systems through requirements emphasizing performance. II. BACKGROUND The building codes are updated every three years after an extensive code development processing in which all interested and affected parties may participate. This allows for the codes to stay current with laws and technology that affect the construction industry. Areas most notably changed in this code cycle is within the International Energy Conservation Code which provides an additional 15% overall efficiency in buildings. The Building and Fire Appeals Board has held public hearings monthly over the last nine months reviewing the changes from the previously adopted building codes and amendments to the 2012 Building codes for the purpose of recommending the adoption of the 2012 Building Codes by the Vail Town Council. The Board has eliminated many of the amendments in the towns current building code that are know found within the body of the building code or out of date with current technology. The Board has also added provisions that address construction practices that are unique to our community. Public input has been a key factor in these changes. On September 24, 2012 the Building Fire and Appeals Board unanimously approved Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2012, for consideration by the Vail Town Council. The 4 - 1 - 1 10/2/2012 Town of Vail Page 2 Community Development Department and Town of Vail Fire Department are in support of this recommendation to the Vail Town Council. III. ACTION REQUESTED OF THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL The Vail Town Council shall approve, approve with modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2012 upon first reading. 4 - 1 - 2 10/2/2012 2009 Building Codes 2012 Building Codes Residential lighting required to be 50% high efficacy. Residential lighting required to be 75% high efficacy. Carbon Monoxide detectors required to be installed in single family and duplexes only. Carbon Monoxide detectors required to be installed in ALL residential occupancies. Guard opening protection for small children at operable windows is not required. Guard opening protection for small children required at operable windows in residences. Guard rail requirements for apartments and condos differed from single family homes. Guard rail requirements for apartments and condos are the same in single family homes. Leakage testing of duct systems optional. Leakage testing of ducting is required. Dwelling units in existing apartment buildings are not required to be altered for accessibility. Dwelling units in existing apartment buildings when altered by more than 50% to meet accessibility requirements Access criteria for permanent ladders to mechanical equipment are not defined. Access criteria for permanent ladders have specific dimension criteria. Plumbing vents are required to extend 7 feet above decks. Plumbing vents are now at 12” above the deck as required prior to the 2009 code. Fire dampers required for all duct penetrations in fire walls. Fire dampers are not required to be installed in rigid ducting under certain conditions. Separate drinking fountains required for persons who use wheelchairs. A high/low drinking fountain may be installed in lieu of two separate fountains. Sewage backflow protection is determined at the flood rim of the plumbing fixture. Sewage backflow protection is now determined at the floor level. SignificantChangesfrom2009to2012BuildingCodes 4 - 2 - 1 10/2/2012 Blower door test for the testing of air leakage of a new dwelling unit optional. Blower door test for the testing of air leakage of a new dwelling unit is required. 4 - 2 - 2 10/2/2012 Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2012 – First Reading 1 ORDINANCE NO. 12 SERIES OF 2012 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING CHAPTER 10-1, BUILDING CODES, VAIL TOWN CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2012 EDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE CODE, 2011 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS AND WITH REGARD TO THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED CODES, ADOPTING CERTAIN APPENDICES, SETTING FORTH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, the Town of Vail, in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado (the "Town"), is a home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under laws of the State of Colorado and the Vail Town Charter; WHEREAS, the 2009 International Building Code currently adopted by the Town of Vail has been replaced and requiring use of the 2009 International Building Code causes new buildings to meet out of date standards that limit their compatibility with technological advancements; and WHEREAS, the 2012 Editions of the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, the International Fire Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Plumbing Code, the International Fuel Gas Code, the International Energy Conservation Code, the International Performance Code, the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and the 2011 Edition of the National Electric Code have been published; and WHEREAS, the Building and Fire Code Appeals Board of the Town of Vail has recommended adoption of the Building Codes as set forth in this ordinance and has submitted its recommendation of approval to the Vail Town Council; and WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the proposed repealing and reenacting Chapter 10-1, Building Codes, further the development objectives of the Town of Vail; and WHEREAS, the 2011 edition of the National Electrical Code is required by the State of Colorado; and 4 - 3 - 1 10/2/2012 Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2012 – First Reading 2 WHEREAS, by adopting the 2012 Editions of the International Building Codes the Town of Vail will establish the most current standards for the removal of barriers for person with disabilities; and WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the repealing and reenacting Chapter 10-1, Building Codes, promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the Town of Vail and promote the coordinated and harmonious development of the Town of Vail in a manner that conserves and enhances its natural environment and its established character as a resort and residential community of the highest quality. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Chapter 10-1, Building Codes, Vail Town Code, is hereby repealed and reenacted to read as follows: CHAPTER 1 BUILDING CODES SECTION: 10-1-1: Preamble 10-1-2: Codes Adopted By Reference 10-1-3: Amendments to International Building Code 10-1-4: Amendments to International Residential Code 10-1-5: Amendments to International Fire Code 10-1-6: Amendments to International Mechanical Code 10-1-7: Amendments to International Plumbing Code 10-1-8: Amendments to International Fuel Gas Code 10-1-9 Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code 10-1-10 Amendments to the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings 10-1-11: Copies of Codes Available 10-1-12: Penalties 10-1-1: PREAMBLE: The Charter of the Town of Vail and the statutes of the State of Colorado provide that standard codes may be adopted by reference with amendments and the Town of Vail wishes to adopt the 2012 editions of the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, the International Fire Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Plumbing Code, the International Fuel Gas Code, the International Energy Conservation Code, the International Performance Code, 1997 edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and the 2011 edition of the National Electric Code. 4 - 3 - 2 10/2/2012 Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2012 – First Reading 3 10-1-2: CODES ADOPTED BY REFERENCE: A. Building Code: The International Building Code, 2012 Edition including Appendix Chapters B, C, E, G, J and K, and the International Residential Code, 2012 Edition including Appendix Chapters F and G are hereby adopted by reference. The International Building Code, 2012 Edition and the International Residential Code, 2012 Edition are published by the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, Il 60478-5795. B. Fire Code: The International Fire Code, 2012 Edition including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, G, H and J as amended is hereby adopted by reference. The International Fire Code, 2012 Edition is published by the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, Il 60478-5795. C. Mechanical Code: The International Mechanical Code, 2012 Edition is hereby adopted by reference. The International Mechanical Code, 2012 Edition is published by the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, Il 60478-5795. D. Plumbing Code: The International Plumbing Code, 2012 Edition is hereby adopted by reference. The International Plumbing Code, 2012 Edition is published by the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, Il 60478- 5795. E. International Fuel Gas Code: The International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 Edition is hereby adopted by reference. The International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 Edition is published by the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, Il 60478-5795. F. Energy Code. The International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 Edition is hereby adopted by reference. The International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 Edition is published by the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, Il 60478-5705. G. Electrical Code: The National Electrical Code, 2011 Edition is hereby adopted by reference. The National Electrical Code, 2011 Edition is published by the National Fire Protection Association Inc., 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. H. Performance Code: The International Performance Code, 2012 Edition is hereby adopted by reference. The International Performance Code, 2012 Edition is published by the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, Il 60478-5795. 4 - 3 - 3 10/2/2012 Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2012 – First Reading 4 I. Abatement Code: The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference. The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is published by the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, Il 60478-5795. 10-1-3: AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE: The following amendments are hereby made to the International Building Code, 2012 Edition: SECTION 101.1 – TITLE: Title is amended as follows: These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of The Town of Vail, hereinafter referred to as “this code.” SECTION 101.4 – REFERENCED CODES: Section 101.4, Referenced Codes, is hereby amended to read as follows: The other codes listed in 101.4.1 through 101.4.7 and referenced elsewhere in this code shall not be considered part of this code. SECTION 105.1.1 – ANNUAL PERMIT: Delete section in its entirety. SECTION 105.2 – WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT: Section 105.2, Work exempt from permit, is hereby amended as follows: Item 2: Fences not over 6 feet. Note: Fences required per IBC section 3109 are not exempt from a permit. SECTION 1503.7- SNOWGUARDS/ RETENTION: With the addition of this new section to read as follows: The design of snow retention devices/snow guards shall be designed by a licensed engineer or as determined by the Building Official. SECTION 1505.6 – FIRE RETARDANT TREATED WOOD SHINGLES AND SHAKES: This section is deleted in its entirety and shall be replaced with the following text: All roof coverings and roof assemblies shall comply with Section 14-10-5F, which requires Class A roof coverings or Class A roof assemblies for all structures within the Town of Vail. Wood shingles and shake coverings or assemblies are prohibited except where exempted for replacement or repair per Section 14-10-5f, Vail Town Code. SECTION 1510.4 – ROOF COVERING: This section is amended to read as follows: Existing wood shingles or wood shakes shall be removed prior to installation of a new roof covering. SECTION 1510.7- SNOW RETENTION. With the addition of this new section to read as follows: Roofs shall be designed to prevent accumulations of snow from shedding onto exterior balconies, decks, pedestrian and vehicular exits from buildings, stairways, 4 - 3 - 4 10/2/2012 Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2012 – First Reading 5 sidewalks, streets, alleys, areas directly above or in front of gas and electrical utility meters, or adjacent properties. The design of snow retention devices shall be provided by a licensed structural engineer or as determined by the Building Official. Exception: Roof areas with a horizontal dimension of no more than 48 inches that will not receive snow shedding from a higher roof. The horizontal projection shall be measured perpendicular to the exterior wall line from the edge of the roof or eave to any intersecting vertical surface. SECTION 1603.2-BOULDER WALLS: With the addition of this new section to read as follows: Boulder or rock walls more than four feet tall shall be designed by a licensed engineer. SECTION 1604.1.1- HAZARD AREA REQUIREMENTS: With the addition of this new section to read as follows: All new construction and additions to existing structures located in mapped debris flow, rock fall, avalanche and flood hazards shall be designed as required by Chapter 12-21, Hazard Regulations. SECTION 1608.2- GROUND SNOW LOADS: This section is to be deleted in its entirety and shall be replaced with the following text: Designs for roof snow loads shall be as follows: Roof pitches of less than 4:12 shall be designed to carry a one hundred (100) pound per square foot snow load and roof pitches of 4:12 and greater shall be designed to carry an eighty (80) pound per square foot snow load. There is no allowance for pitch reduction nor is there a requirement to increase loading due to wind, valleys, snow drifting or type of roof covering. Any modification for snow load design shall be accomplished using section 1604.1. SECTION 1608.2.1 - ALTERNATIVE ROOF SYSTEMS: With the addition of this new section to read as follows: Alternative roof systems shall be designed to carry a roof snow load resulting from a ground snow load of one hundred forty five (145) pound per square foot. All provisions of Section 1608 shall apply to the analysis of the roof structure except for reductions for unobstructed slippery surfaces. A licensed engineer shall be responsible for determining increased localized snow loading due to architectural building features. SECTION 1803.2.1- SOILS REPORT: With the addition of this new section to read as follows: Site specific soils and foundation investigation reports shall be prepared by a Registered Soils Engineer for the completion of construction documents. Assumption and open-hole investigations are allowed for additions to an existing building of less than two thousand (2,000) square feet of floor area. TABLE 2902.1- MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PLUMBING FIXTURES: This Table is amended read as follows: 4 - 3 - 5 10/2/2012 Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2012 – First Reading 6 1. Footnote f is amended as follows: Drinking fountains are not required for an occupant load of 100 or less, or in A-2, B, M occupancies regardless of occupant load. 2. Footnote g is hereby added to read: Service sinks are recommended, but not required in B or M occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or less if a lavatory is provided. SECTION 2406.4.5 GLAZING AND WET SURFACES: Exception amended to read as follows: Exception: Glazing that is more than sixty (60) inches (1524mm) measured horizontally and in a straight line from the water’s edge of a bathtub, shower, hot tub, spa, whirlpool or swimming pool. SECTION 2902.2- SEPARATE FACILITIES: Exception 2 and 3 of this section are amended to read as follows: Exception 2: Separate facilities shall not be required in structures or tenant spaces with a total occupant load including both employees and customers of 30 or less. Exception 3: Separate facilities shall not be required in mercantile occupancies in which the maximum occupant load is 100 or less 10-1-4: AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE: The following amendments are hereby made to the International Residential Code, 2012 Edition: SECTION 101.1 – TITLE: Title is amended read as follows: These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of The Town of Vail, hereinafter referred to as “this code.” SECTION R102 – APPLICABILITY: Section R102.4, Referenced Codes and Standards, is hereby amended by adding the following text: Reference to other codes such as Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical shall refer only to the currently adopted code of that type. SECTION R105.2- WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT: This section is hereby amended to read as follows: Item 2, Fences not over six (6) feet (2134 mm) high. SECTION R301.2.4- FLOODPLAIN CONSTRUCTION: This section is to be deleted in its entirety and shall be replaced with the following text: Buildings and structures constructed in flood hazard areas are subject to Chapter 12-21, Hazard Regulations, Vail Town Code. SECTION R313.2- ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS AUTOMATIC FIRE SYSTEMS: This section is to be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following 4 - 3 - 6 10/2/2012 Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2012 – First Reading 7 text: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be required as determined by the Vail Fire and Emergency Services Criteria for Requirements to Install Fire Sprinkler Systems. SECTION R313.2.1- DESIGN AND INSTALLATION: This section is to be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following text: Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance to the International Fire Code, 2012 Edition, Section 903 and Vail Fire and Emergency Services Fire Sprinkler Installation Standards. SECTIONS R1004.3 and R1005.2- DECORATIVE SHROUDS: These sections are to be amended to add Exception: Decorative shrouds that are not listed and labeled for use with the specific factory built fireplace shall be permitted when the decorative shroud complies with the requirements of Section R1003.9.1. CHAPTER 4 thru CHAPTER 7- These chapters are to be deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following text: All structural elements and design shall conform to International Building Code as amended by the Town of Vail. Exception: Section R612 shall still apply. CHAPTER 8- Sections R802 thru R804 are to be deleted in their entirety.. CHAPTER 9- This chapter is to be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following text entirety and amend to read: Roofing systems shall conform to the International Building Code as amended by the Town of Vail. CHAPTER 11 thru CHAPTER 43- These Chapters are to be deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following text: Reference to other codes such as Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy, and Electrical respectively. 10-1-5: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE: The following amendments are hereby made to the International Fire Code, 2012 Edition: SECTION 101.1 – TITLE: Title is hereby amended as follows: These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the Town of Vail, hereinafter referred to as “this code.” SECTION 102.7- REFERENCED CODES AND STANDARDS: This section is to be deleted in its entirety and shall be replaced with the following text: The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those listed in Chapter 80 and Vail Fire and Emergency Services Standards as approved by the Vail Fire Code Official and as 4 - 3 - 7 10/2/2012 Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2012 – First Reading 8 published on the Town of Vail web site at www.vailgov.com. Such codes and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where codes and standards are adopted by other governmental jurisdictions, and where differences occur between provisions of this code and the adopted standards, the more stringent of the two shall apply. Fire sprinkler standards, fire alarm standards, commissioning standards and related standards shall be published and available for review. SECTION 202 -DEFINITIONS: Amend to add this new section to read as follows: Tampering: Any alteration, damage, misuse or deactivation and/or any similar actions that render inoperable any fire protection, fire detection or life safety system without express written approval of Vail Fire and Emergency Services. [See Section 901.8] SECTION 308.1.4 -OPEN-FLAME COOKING DEVICES: Amend this section to add the following language as follows: Exception 4. Listed or AIG certified natural gas appliances. SECTION 312.4- ELECTRIC METERS, GAS METERS AND PIPING: Amend to add this new section to read as follows: Above ground electric meters, gas meters, regulators and piping shall be protected from damage by ice or snow and if exposed to vehicular damage due to proximity to alleys, driveways or parking areas shall be protected from such potential damage in accordance with section 312.1 of this code SECTION 503.1- Fire Apparatus Access Roads-WHERE REQUIRED: Amend this section to add the following language as follows: Refer to Title 14, Development Standards, Vail Town Code for additional requirements. SECTION 507.5.7- MOUNTAIN HYDRANTS: Amend to add this new section to read as follows: Fire hydrants are considered “Mountain Hydrants” when they are placed such that the center point of the discharge outlet is not less than thirty-six (36) inches above finish grade. New fire hydrants and fire hydrants replaced or relocated in locations other than in a heated sidewalk or in immediate proximity thereto, such that snow accumulation is likely shall be placed as Mountain Hydrants. SECTION 510.1- EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE IN BUILDINGS: Amend this section to add the following language as follows: See Chapter 10-3, In- Buildings Public Safety Radio System Coverage, Vail Town Code, for additional requirements. SECTION 901.6.1- STANDARDS: This section is to be deleted in its entirety and shall be replaced with the following text: Fire protection systems shall be installed, inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the referenced standards listed in Table 4 - 3 - 8 10/2/2012 Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2012 – First Reading 9 901.6.1 and in accordance with Vail Fire and Emergency Services Fire Sprinkler Installation Standards. SECTION 901.11 LIFE SAFETY REPORTS: Amend to add this new section to read as follows: A Life Safety Report shall be approved by the Vail Fire Code Official prior to issuance of a building permit for all buildings fifty-five (55) feet or greater in height, measured from fire department access to the highest occupied floor level, inaccessible buildings or where the building is employing a performance based design. Elements of the Life Safety Report shall include, but are not limited to: exiting, travel distances, smoke control, smoke management, fire alarm and detection, fire sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, and other elements directly related to fire and life safety. SECTION 902 -DEFINITIONS: Amend this section to add the following language as follows: False Alarms: See Title 4, Business and License Regulations, Vail Town Code. SECTION 903.2.10- GROUP S-2 ENCLOSED PARKING GARAGES: Delete the following: Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies. SECTION 903.3.1.3- Delete and amend to: NFPA 13R SINGLE FAMILY / DUPLEX SPRINKLER SYSTEMS: This section is to be deleted in its entirety and shall be replaced with: the following text; Where a fire sprinkler system is required by this code, automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in a one and two-family dwelling or townhouse shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R and Vail Fire and Emergency Services Installation Standards. SECTION 903.3.5.1.1- LIMITED AREA SPRINKLER SYSTEMS: Delete section in its entirety. SECTION 903.4- SPRINKLER SYSTEM SUPERVISION AND ALARMS: This section is hereby amended as follows: Delete Exceptions 1 through 7. APPENDIX B - FIRE FLOW REQUIREMENTS: Amend this section to read as follows: The maximum reduction for sprinkled buildings shall be not greater than 50%. 4 - 3 - 9 10/2/2012 Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2012 – First Reading 10 APPENDIX D- FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS: Amend this section by adding the following language as follows: This section is for reference only but may be used in performance based design. Refer to Title 14, Development Standards, Vail Town Code. APPENDIX G- CYROGENICS: Weight and Volume Tables: Amend this section to add the following language as follows: Use as reference only. 10-1-7: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE: The following amendments are hereby made to the International Plumbing Code, 2012 Edition: SECTION 101.1- TITLE: This section is hereby amended to read as follows: These regulations shall be known as the Plumbing Code of the Town of Vail hereinafter referred to as “this code.” SECTION 101.2- SCOPE: This section is hereby amended to read as follows: Delete exception in its entirety. 10-1-8 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE: The following amendments are hereby made to the International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 Edition: SECTION 101.1- TITLE: This section is hereby amended to read as follows: These regulations shall be known as the Fuel Gas Code of the Town of Vail, hereinafter referred to as “this code”. SECTION 101.2- SCOPE: This section is hereby amended to read as follows: Delete Exceptions in its entirety. SECTION 303.3- PROHIBITED LOCATIONS: This section is hereby amended to read as follows: Delete Exception 2, 3 and 4 in their entirety. SECTION 304.11- COMBUSTION AIR DUCTS: This section is hereby amended to read as follows: Item 8. Combustion air intake openings located on the exterior of a building shall be at least sixty (60) inches above the adjoining ground or at least thirty-six (36) inches above the roof. SECTION 304.1- GENERAL: This section is hereby amended to include the following text: New construction shall be considered unusually tight construction as defined by this code. 4 - 3 - 10 10/2/2012 Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2012 – First Reading 11 SECTION 406.4.1 -TEST PRESSURE: This section is hereby amended to read as follows: The test shall include an air, carbon dioxide or nitrogen pressure test at which time the gas piping shall withstand a pressure of not less than 10 Pressure Per Square Inch Gauge (69 kPa). For welded pipe and for piping carrying gas pressure exceeding fourteen (14) inch water column, the test shall be at least sixty (60) Pressure Per Square Inch Gauge (414 kPa). SECTION 406.4.2- TEST DURATION: This section is hereby amended to read as follows: Test duration shall not be less than fifteen (15) minutes for threaded pipe. For welded pipe and piping carrying gas pressure exceeding fourteen (14) inch water column the duration shall not be less than thirty (30) minutes. SECTION 409.7- NATURAL GAS EMERGENCY GENERATORS: With the addition of this new section to read as follows: Gas emergency generators shall have a dedicated gas line connected on the supply side of the main gas shutoff valve and marked as supplying an emergency generator per NFPA 110.7.9.7 & 7.9.8. This valve shall have a monitored tamper switch. SECTION 411.4- FIRE PITS: With the addition of this new section to read as follows: Fire pits serving any residential units require automatic shut-off controls with a maximum timer of thirty (30) minutes and may only be served by a three quarter inch (¾”) gas pipe. SECTION 501.8 -EQUIPMENT NOT REQUIRED TO BE VENTED: This section is hereby amended to read as follows: Delete item 8 and 10. SECTION 503.6.4- GAS VENT TERMINATIONS: This section is amended with the addition of the following text: Item 8. Gas appliance vent terminations located on the exterior of a building shall be at least sixty (60) inches above the adjoining ground or at least thirty-six (36) inches above the roof. SECTION 603- LOG LIGHTERS: This section is hereby amended with the addition of the following text: Log lighters are prohibited in the Town of Vail. SECTION 621.2- PROHIBITED USES: The section is herby amended with the addition of the following text: Log lighters are prohibited in the Town of Vail. 10-1-9: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE: The following amendments are hereby made to the International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 Edition. 4 - 3 - 11 10/2/2012 Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2012 – First Reading 12 SECTION 101.1- TITLE: This section is hereby amended to read as follows: These regulations shall be known as the Energy Conservation Code of the Town of Vail hereinafter referred to as “this code.” TABLE 402.1.1- INSULATION AND FENESTRATION REQUIREMENTS BY COMPONENTS: This table to be revised by the addition of Footnote j to read as follows; The fenestration U- factor for the Town of Vail shall be 0.30 for all new one and two family dwelling units and amend footnote h to read as follows: Cavity plus continuous insulation shall not be required. SECTION 402.4.2.1 TESTING OPTION: This section is hereby amended with the addition of the following text: The testing agency shall be approved by the Building Official. SECTION 403.9.3- POOL COVERS: The Exception to this section is hereby deleted in its entirety. SECTION 403.6- EQUIPMENT SIZING (MANDATORY): This section is hereby amended to read as follows: Heating equipment shall be sized in accordance with ASHRAE, 2004 Edition, Chapter 17 for residential occupancies and Chapter 18 for nonresidential occupancies. All gas fired boilers and furnaces shall have a minimum efficiency of ninety-two percent (92%) AFUE. 10-1-10: AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1997 EDITION: The following amendments are hereby made to the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings 1997 Edition: SECTION 301- GENERAL: This section is herby amended to read as follows: For the purpose of this code, certain terms, phrases, words, and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in either this chapter or as specified in the Building Code. BUILDING CODE: is the International Building Code as adopted and amended by the Town of Vail. DANGEROUS BUILDING: is any building or structure deemed to be dangerous under the provisions of Section 302 of this code. 10-1-11: COPIES OF CODES AVAILABLE: Copies of all the codes adopted by this Chapter and all amendments thereto shall be available for inspection at the office of the Town Clerk. 4 - 3 - 12 10/2/2012 Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2012 – First Reading 13 10-1-12: PENALTIES: A. Any person who violates any of the provisions of the Codes adopted by this Chapter or fails to comply therewith or who violates or fails to comply with any order made thereunder or who builds in violation of any detailed statements, specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder or any certificate or permit issued thereunder or within the time fixed therein shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to penalty as provided in Section 1-4-1 of this Code. The imposition of a penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violation or defects within a reasonable time and each day that the prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense. B. The Town of Vail may maintain an action for damages, declaratory relief, specific performance, injunction, or any other appropriate relief in the District Court in and for the County of Eagle for any violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter. (1997 Code: Ord. 25(1991) § Section 2. The Codes adopted by this Ordinance shall be effective for all Building Permit Applications received by the Town of Vail, Community Development Department, Building Safety and Inspection Services on or after January 1, 2013. Section 3. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Vail Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Section 4. The Vail Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. The Council’s finding, determination and declaration is based upon the review of the criteria prescribed by the Town Code of Vail and the evidence and testimony presented in consideration of this ordinance. Section 5. The amendment of any provision of the Town Code of Vail as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. Section 6. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or 4 - 3 - 13 10/2/2012 Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2012 – First Reading 14 part thereof, theretofore repealed. INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 2nd day of October, 2012 and a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 16th day of October, 2012, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. _________________________ Andrew P. Daly, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________ Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk 4 - 3 - 14 10/2/2012 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: October 2, 2012 ITEM/TOPIC: Second reading of Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2012, an ordinance extending amendments to Chapter 11-7, Other Signs, Sign Regulations, Vail Town Code, to establish regulations for informational and directional signs for public parking on private property and allowing the administrator to approve said signs subject to review, to November 19, 2013, and setting forth details in regard thereto. PRESENTER(S): Bill Gibson, Community Development Department ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: The applicant requests the Vail Town Council approves Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2012, on second reading. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2012, is intended to extend the effective date for temporary regulations allowing informational and directional signs for public parking on private property from November 19, 2012 until November 19, 2013. No other change to the regulations is proposed. Extending the effective date of these regulations will allow the Town to explore opportunities for incorporating these signs into a broader guest services enhancement program which includes signage and way finding enhancements. The Vail Town Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2012, by a vote of 7-0-0 on September 18, 2012. There have been no changes to the proposed ordinance since that hearing. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department recommends the Vail Town Council approves Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2012, on second reading. ATTACHMENTS: Staff memorandum Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2012 10/2/2012 TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Community Development Department DATE: October 2, 2012 SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2012, an ordinance extending amendments to Chapter 11-7, Other Signs, Sign Regulations, Vail Town Code, to establish regulations for informational and directional signs for public parking on private property and allowing the administrator to approve said signs subject to review, to November 19, 2013, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Bill Gibson I. SUMMARY Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2012, is intended to extend the effective date for temporary regulations allowing informational and directional signs for public parking on private property from November 19, 2012 until November 19, 2013. No other change to the regulations is proposed. Extending the effective date of these regulations will allow the Town to explore opportunities for incorporating these signs into a broader guest services enhancement program which includes signage and way finding enhancements. The Vail Town Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2012, by a vote of 7-0-0 on September 18, 2012. There have been no changes to the proposed ordinance since that hearing. II. RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department recommends the Vail Town Council approves Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2012, on second reading based upon the evidence and testimony presented. Should the Vail Town Council choose to Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2012, on second reading; the Community Development Department recommends the Council passes the following motion: 5 - 1 - 1 10/2/2012 Town of Vail Page 2 “The Vail Town Council approves Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2012, an ordinance extending amendments to Chapter 11-7, Other Signs, Sign Regulations, Vail Town Code, to establish regulations for informational and directional signs for public parking on private property and allowing the administrator to approve said signs subject to review, to November 19, 2013, and setting forth details in regard thereto.” Should the Vail Town Council choose to approve Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2012; the Community Development Department recommends the Council makes the following findings: “Based upon the evidence and testimony presented, the Vail Town Council finds: 1. That the amendments are consistent with the adopted goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail comprehensive plan and compatible with the development objectives of the town. 2. That the amendments are compatible with and suitable to adjacent uses and appropriate for the surrounding areas. 3. That the amendments promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the town and promote the coordinated and harmonious development of the town in a manner that conserves and enhances its natural environment and its established character as a resort and residential community of the highest quality.” III. ATTACHMENTS A. Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2012 5 - 1 - 2 10/2/2012 Ordinance No. 11, Series 2012 - 1 - ORDINANCE NO. 11 SERIES OF 2012 AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 11-7, OTHER SIGNS, SIGN REGULATIONS, VAIL TOWN CODE, TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR INFORMATIONAL AND DIRECTIONAL SIGNS FOR PUBLIC PARKING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND ALLOWING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE SAID SIGNS SUBJECT TO REVIEW, TO NOVEMBER 19, 2013, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, the Town of Vail, in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado (the “Town”), is a home rule Town duly existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of Colorado and its home rule charter (the “Charter”); WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the “Council”) have been duly elected and qualified; WHEREAS, on August 21, 1973, the Council adopted Ordinance No.9, Series of 1973, establishing sign regulations in the Town of Vail; WHEREAS, the general purpose of the established sign regulations is to promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the Town of Vail and to promote the coordinated and harmonious design and placement of the signs in a manner that will conserve and enhance its natural environment and its established character as a resort and residential community of the highest quality; WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 9, Series of 1973, established sign application procedures for all signs erected in the Town of Vail to be subject to design review by the Administrator and/or Design Review Board; WHEREAS, the Council has received input from private property owners expressing concern that the adopted Sign Regulations prevent certain types of informational and directional signs for public parking on private property from being erected within the Town; WHEREAS, conflicts currently exist between the Town’s adopted master plan policies for public parking and the adopted regulations outlined within the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail; WHEREAS, in response to said input the Council instructed Town Staff to prepare an emergency ordinance proposing an amendment to certain provisions of the adopted Sign Regulations to allow the Administrator to approve an informational and directional sign for public parking on private property; 5 - 2 - 1 10/2/2012 Ordinance No. 11, Series 2012 - 2 - WHEREAS, on January 4, 2011, the Vail Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2011, an ordinance amending Chapter 11-7, Other Signs, Sign Regulations, Vail Town Code, to establish regulations for informational and directional signs for public parking on private property and allowing the administrator to approve said signs subject to review, and setting forth details in regard thereto, and declaring an emergency; WHEREAS, on May 17, 2011, the Vail Town Council extended the temporary approval of the subject sign regulations until November 21, 2011, through the adoption of Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2011; WHEREAS, on November 1, 2011, the Vail Town Council extended the temporary approval of the subject sign regulations until November 19, 2012, through the adoption of Ordinance No. 23, Series of 2011; WHEREAS, the Town of Vail is currently engaged in a guest services enhancement program that includes options for signage and wayfinding enhancements; WHEREAS, opportunities exist to incorporate informational and directional signs for public parking on private property into the signage and wayfinding enhancements; WHEREAS, granting an extension to Ordinance No. 23, Series of 2011, sign regulations from November 19, 2012, to November 19, 2013, will allow for said opportunities to be fully explored and incorporated if appropriate; WHEREAS, it is not the intent of this ordinance to circumvent or otherwise alter the desired policy outcomes of the Town’s adopted Sign Regulations whereby signs no longer achieve the general and specific purposes of the Regulations; WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the passage of this ordinance preserves the public property, health, welfare, peace or safety of the Town of Vail, and WHEREAS, in order to properly administer the purpose and intent of Title 11, Sign Regulations of the Vail Town Code, the Town Council finds that it should take this action and adopt the amended regulations and procedures as set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT: Title 11, Sign Regulations, Chapter 7, Other Signs, shall be amended as follows: Section 1. Chapter 11-7, Other Signs, Vail Town Code, shall be amended to add the following section (Additions to text shown in bold): 5 - 2 - 2 10/2/2012 Ordinance No. 11, Series 2012 - 3 - 11-7-16: INFORMATIONAL AND DIRECTIONAL SIGN FOR PUBLIC PARKING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY: A. Description: An informational and directional sign shall be described as a portable sign with the intended use of directing the public to private property locations where vehicle parking is available for daily and /or hourly use by the public and advertising the daily and /or hourly rate. B. Applicability: An informational and directional sign shall only be allowed for property having obtained approval from the Town for daily and/or hourly use of parking spaces by the public. C. Number and Location: Subject to review and approval of the Administrator. D. Size and Design: All informational and directional signs shall comply with the standards prescribed in Exhibit A, as applicable: E. Special Provisions: 1. An informational and directional sign shall only be displayed when the daily use of parking spaces are available to the public. 2. The daily and or hourly rate shall be displayed and remain current at all times. 3. The penalty for violating any provision of this regulation shall be the revocation of the approval and the immediate removal of the sign upon written notice from the Administrator. Any action of the Administrator may be appealed to the Design Review Board, pursuant to this Title. Exhibit A: Informational and directional sign for public parking on private property 5 - 2 - 3 10/2/2012 Ordinance No. 11, Series 2012 - 4 - F. Expiration: The provisions of this section shall expire on November 19, 2013. Section 2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Section 3. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. Section 4. The amendment of any provision of the Town Code as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. Section 5. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed. INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 18th day of September, 2012, and a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 2nd day of October, 2012, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. ____________________________ Andrew P. Daly, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk INTRODUCED, READ, ADOPTED AND ENACTED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL this 2nd day of October, 2012. _______________________ Andrew P. Daly, Mayor 5 - 2 - 4 10/2/2012 Ordinance No. 11, Series 2012 - 5 - ATTEST: _________________________ Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk 5 - 2 - 5 10/2/2012 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: October 2, 2012 ITEM/TOPIC: Adjournment (7:10 p.m.) 10/2/2012