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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.0 PC Staff Report 07.11.2012Garfield County Planning Commission -Public Hearing Exhibits Location and Extent Review City of Glenwood Springs -Archery Practice Range July 11,2012 (File LAEA-7191) Exhibit Letter ExhibitDescriptiQn . . ...... . ..... . . ,(A toll . .' . " .. ' . .. ." ... . A Proof of Publication B Return Receipts from Mailing Notice C Photo evidence of Public Notice Posting D Garfield County Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008, as amended E Garfield County Comprehensive Plan of 2030 F Application G Staff Report (dated 4/25/12) H Staff Report (dated 7/11/12) I Staff Presentation J Referral Comments County Vegetation Manager K Referral Comments from County Environmental Health Manager L Referral Comments from County Road and Bridge M Historical Article, provided by Charlotte Hood, adjacent property owner N Supplemental Letter from Tom Barnes, Parks and Recreation Director 0 Comment Letter from Cecilia Hadley and attached article P Comment Letter from Charlotte Hood Q Supplemental Application Materials Dated May, 2012 R Supplemental County Road and Bridge Comments S Supplemental County Vegetation Manager Comments T Comment Letter from Joe Hood U Comment Letter from John & Lisa Huffman V W X Y Z ~~::=,t!"~::~~'<Jf":'~~!i ltiltl k ....... ~ 01010101 "I'O'<hY>o hoIUol:.o ~~~~r.i'e-:.; _Wd TJteUl!llf~OUOlUlIlOTN'''''1 UUI. rm ~II<II"I\TY DlSCIIlllfVHr~UII'I &U-"" lIIf paOPfItT'fWflRum.l DltIMHllto 111 nit U(ll OF n«OI!tll 01-fRUIT l.CITQe>.. 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Ordinance of City oflJlenwood ~prin'gs Planning Commission 4/25/12 Location and Extent Review LAEA-7191 GH PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS TYPE OF REVIEW: APPLICATION: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PROPERTY: ZONING: Location and Extent Review pursuant to the Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008 as Amended and Colorado State Statutes City of Glenwood Springs Parks and Recreation South Canyon Practice Archery Range City of Glenwood Springs Tom Barnes, City of Glenwood Springs, Parks and Recreation Director The site is generally situated in Section 15, T6S, R90W, approximately 3Yz miles south of the Interstate 70, South Canyon Exit and accessed by County Road 134. The archery site is part of the overall 1800+ acre South Canyon City owned property (Assessor's Parcel #2183-113-00-020). Rural (R) I. BACKGROUND -DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL The proposal is located on approximately 1 Yz acre site within the overall 1800+ acre South Canyon Park Lands property. The site is currently a meadow along the west side of the County Road. It slopes moderately up away from the road. The meadow is bordered by Gambel Oak and similar native vegetation. The City proposes to construct a public archery practice range consisting of approximately 5 targets set out at 10 yd. intervals up to a maximum of 50 yds. from the shooting line. The targets will be positioned with a hillside backstop. A temporary fabric shade structure will be installed when the facility is in use during the summer and removed during the off season. A gravel parking area separate from the County Road is anticipated and will be sized at approximately 2500 sq.ft. serving up to 5 vehicles. The archery range will be located adjacent to the parking area. The overall range area will be approximately 70 yds. by 70 yds. The facility will operate seasonally primarily from April to October with targets to be removed when the facility is not in use. No permanent structures are proposed and the only site disturbance will be for the construction of the parking area. The parking area will connect to the County Road by a short driveway and will be sized to allow vehicles to turn around so that entry and exiting movements will be in a forward manner (i.e. avoid any backing movements onto the County Road). The site is not proposed to be served by central utilities including water and sanitation. Potable water will be individually provided by participants and for special events. Sanitary facilities are proposed to be provided only for special events through the use of a portable toilet. The site will be signed with appropriate safety rules and operational procedures. The City will maintain ownership, oversight, and maintenance of the facility. VICINITY MAP II. AUTHORITY -CRITERIA A. The Colorado Revised Statutes (§30-28-110(1)(a)) requires that ... Whenever any county planning commission ... has adopted a master plan ofthe county ... no road, park, or other public way, ground, or space, no public building or structure, or no public utility, 2 whether publicly or privately owned, shall be constructed or authorized in the unincorporated territory of the county until and unless the proposed location and extent thereof has been submitted to and approved by such county planning commission. More specifically, (CRS §30-28-110(1)(d)) requires that the acceptance, widening, removal, extension, relocation, narrowing, vacation, abandonment, change of use, or sale or lease of or acquisition of land for any road, park, or other public way, ground, place, property, or structure shall be subject to similar submission and approval, and the failure to approve may be similarly overruled. B. Sections 4-112 and 7-102 of the ULUR address Location and Extent Review including the criteria for the Planning Commission review and approval. Excerpts from the ULUR criteria are provided below: SECTION 4·112 H. Conformance with Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission shall determine whether the project conforms to the Comprehensive Plan. The findings of the Planning Commission shall be communicated to the applicant. SECTION 7·102 COMPLIANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS. The land use change is consistent with applicable provisions of the Gatfield County Comprehensive Plan and any intergovemmental agreements between the County and a municipality that applies to the area where the use will occur. C. The current review by the Planning Commission is for the Location and Extent application and focused on the criteria and process noted above (broad Comprehensive Plan/Intergovernmental Agreement topics). A concurrent review through the County's General Administrative Permit process for a Public Use in the Rural Zone District is also being processed by the County. The administrative review addresses more of the site specific and operational concerns and is reviewed by the Director of the Building and Planning Department, Fred Jarman. For a public use or building, the approval of a Location and Extent request in the initial step toward obtaining other land use approvals (Le. General Administrative Permits). 3 Project LO(;:ation Map (including limits of City Owned Property -shown in red) III. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN A. The South Canyon site is located in an area designated as Residential Medium High density (RMH). Most of the surrounding properties are also designated RMH or Public. While the focus of this designation is on residential use, the proposed site and surrounding City owned South Canyon Park Lands are utilized for open space and public uses with no residential development anticipated at this time. B. Selected excerpts from the text of the Comprehensive Plan 2030 are provided below and reflect the general conformity of the City's proposal with the Comprehensive Plan. In particular items from Section 4, Economics, Employment, Tourism and Section 5, Recreation, Open Space and Trails are provided. 4 FUTURE LAND USE MAP EXCERPT FROM COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ~~----:: Section 4 -Economics, Employment and Tourism Issues: * The growth of tourism in Garfield County continues to diversify the county economy. Tourism based commercial activities are an important part of the commercial economic sector, and tourism based employment provides jobs for Garfield County residents. Policies: 6. The county recognizes that the tourism industry is an imponant pan of the regional economy and the County recognizes that the tourism industry is enhanced by (1) open space and scenic vistas (2) public trails and other recreational opponunities (3) public access to public lands (4) a healthy environment and habitats for hunting and fishing (5) green belts and open area between communities (6) clean air and water (7) local foods and local produce. Strategies and Actions: 5. Where appropriate, encourage diverse tourism related development in order to sustain it as an economic and employment base in Garfield County. 6. Ensure that tourism development is compatible with adjacent land uses and preserves the natural environment of the county. 7. Encourage commercial/tourism development in areas where existing infrastructure (water /wastewater facilities) are currently available and where affordable housing is convenient. 5 Section 5 -Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Vision Open spaces, recreational trails and parks are available throughout the county and access to public lands and river corridors have been preserved and enhanced. Recreation and tourism industries are encouraged and supported in appropriate locations throughout the county. Issues: !if In comprehensive plan public meetings and a 2008 survey, strong public support was indicated for the County to take a more active role in both trails and open space. * Recreational opportunities are an important part of tourism in Garfield County. Goals: 3. Provide opportunities for the tourism industry to utilize recreational resources as well as to preserve recreation resources for local access. Policies: 3. Open space dedications must include provision for maintenance. 5. Encourage development that contributes to the continuation and enhancement of commercial tourism in or near recreation areas. Strategies and Actions: 1. Work with municipalities, and other organizations to collaboratively develop a Colorado River trail and preservation plan. IV. STAFF ANALYSIS A. Staff supports a finding of general conformance with the Comprehensive Plan based on the excerpts noted above while identifying there may be some operational issues with provision of appropriate support infrastructure for the facility (water and sanitation). B. The site is located adjacent to the City of Glenwood Springs Area of Influence and the City is the Applicant and Property Owner. Other than coordination of development review no other intergovernmental agreements appear to apply to the area of the site. C. The Application was referred to several County Departments and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Comments from the County Departments are attached and noted: (1) the need for a driveway access permit and coordination of driveway improvements; (2) the need to address sanitation or portable toilet facilities for the site; and (3) no vegetation or weed concerns. No comments have been received from the BLM at this time. D. The County has been contacted by adjoining property owners and a newspaper article on the proposed site noting its history as a school site has been submitted and is 6 attached as an exhibit. Verbal comments received expressed concerns about impacts (wildlife), operations (trash), and preservation of a prominent historic tree located in the center of the meadow. Should additional written comments be received they will be presented to the Commission. E. The improvements have been designed for minimal site disturbance. Should the use be discontinued the site can be reclaimed and/or the parking area closed off to prevent use. The General Administrative Permit process should address operational issues including infrastructure and safety provisions. DeSignated practice stations, fencing and/or signage may be appropriate to protect users and address overall operations and safety concerns. F. Public Notice for the Planning Commission's hearing is required by the ULUR. The Applicant should provide proof of compliance with the notice requirements at or prior to the hearing. V. SUGGESTED FINDINGS Approval of a Location and Extent Review should include the following findings in accordance with Section 4-112 and 7-102 of the ULUR: (1) The City of Glenwood Springs South Canyon Archery Practice Range is in general conformance with the applicable provisions of the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan; and (2) The Location and Extent review has been applied for by the City of Glenwood Springs owner of the property and is consistent with intergovernmental agreements regarding application review. As noted in the Staff Analysis the ongoing administrative review is available and appropriate for addressing specific operational and compatible use issues. While that application is not reviewed by the Planning Commission, evidence and testimony presented at this hearing can be included in the Director's deliberation on the administrative application. VI. SUGGESTED RECOMMENDATION A draft resolution including the suggested findings noted above and the general provision outlined below will be provided for consideration by the Planning Commission. A motion by the Planning Commission for approval may include authorization for the Chairman to sign the Resolution. • The Planning Commission approval is based upon the representations of the Applicant contained in the application submittals and made during the Planning Commission public hearing. 7 VIEWS OF THE PROPOSED SITE -. • __ 1 ' ... ~ ,-'!" ..... '! ',~\:',t· ' "'-" , 11~' ;""~.~.,,.", ". . .... t "-;>. . ~ 8 9 EXHIBIT I _ H_-Planning Commission 7/11/12 Location and Extent Review LAEA-7191 GH SUPPLEMENTAL PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS TYPE OF REVIEW: APPLICATION: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PROPERTY: ZONING: Location and Extent Review pursuant to the Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008 as Amended and Colorado State Statutes City of Glenwood Springs Parks and Recreation South Canyon Practice Archery Range City of Glenwood Springs Tom Barnes, City of Glenwood Springs, Parks and Recreation Director Original Site: Generally situated in Section 15, T6S, R90W, approximately 3Y> miles south of the Interstate 70, South Canyon Exit and accessed by County Road 134. Supplemental Site: Generally situated in Section 2, T6S, R90W, Y. mile south of the Interstate 70, South Canyon Exit and accessed off County Road 134 at an existing driveway. Both sites are part of the overall 1800+ acre South Canyon City owned property (Assessor's Parcel #2183-113-00-020). Rural (R) I. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION After further analysis and review including public inpuUcomments the City updated their request to include an alternate site, still located on City owned property and in the South Canyon Parklands area. The alternate location is detailed in the Supplemental Submittals dated May 2012 and included with your packet. The site was included after additional review by City Staff and representatives of the City's Historic Preservation Committee. Details on the original site are contained in the April 25 Staff Report. Information on the supplemental site and relevant Staff analysis is contained in this report. The Supplemental site is on the east side of the County Road, adjacent to and south of the Railroad Right-of-Way and in the general vicinity of the original South Canyon mine load-out facil ities. It is improved with an existing dirt access drive, parking area, and turnaround area. It is fairly level along the north portion of the site sloping up to the south and eventually having steep slopes along the south edge of the proposed archery area. The site has a variety of shrubs and grasses with a large tree located near the parking area. Adjacent uses include the Railroad Right-of-way, open space, and located further south on the City Property a gun club/shooting range and a city landfill. Vicinity Map The general dimensions and attributes of the archery practice area will remain the same as summarized below: a. Approximately 5 targets set out at 10 yd . intervals up to a maximum of 50 yds. b. The targets will be positioned with a hillside backstop. c. A temporary fabric shade structure will be installed when the facility is in use during the summer and removed during the off season. d. A gravel parking area separate from the County Road will be provided and sized to serve approximately 5 vehicles. e. The archery range will be located adjacent to the parking area and at the Supplemental Site accessed by a short walking pathway. 2 f. The overall range area will be approximately 70 yds. by 70 yds. (on an approximately 1% acres site). g. No change is proposed for services as the site will not require utilities. h. Potable water will be individually provided by participants and for special events. i. Sanitary facilities are proposed to be provided only for special events through the use of a portable toilet. j. The sites will be signed with appropriate safety rules and operational procedures and the City will maintain ownership, oversight, and maintenance of the facility. View of the Supplemental Site Archery Range Area II. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Supplemental site remains in the same Comprehensive Plan Designation of Residential Medium High Density (RMH). The same Comprehensive Excerpts remain relevant to both sites including the Recreation, Opens Space and Trails Vision noted below. Section 5 -Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Vision Open spaces, recreational trails and parks are available throughout the county and access to public lands and river corridors have been preserved and enhanced. Recreation and tourism industries are encouraged and supported in appropriate locations throughout the county. 3 III. STAFF ANALYSIS FUTURE LAND USE MAP EXCERPT FROM COMPREHENSIVE PLAN A. Staff supports a finding of general conformance with the Comprehensive Plan based on the excerpts noted above and in the April 25th Staff Report. Some operational issues (i.e. support infrastructure, water and sanitation) will be addressed in the General Administrative review. B. The Supplemental site is located within the City of Glenwood Springs Area of Influence and the City is the Applicant and Property Owner. Other than coordination of development review no other intergovernmental agreements appear to apply to the area of the site. City and County approvals exist for other uses within the South Canyon Parkland Area including the existing Gun Club Shooting Range. C. The Supplemental site has several attributes that support its designation as the preferred site including: (1) improved access; (2) better suited for monitoring and maintenance; (3) opportunities for joint venture with historic preservation; (4) no new county road access points; and (5) existing grading for parking. 4 View of the Site Looking West Towards the Parking Area D. The Supplemental Application materials were also referred to several County Departments and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Supplemental comments from the County Departments included: (1) Road and Bridge had no objections to either site with the need for a driveway access permit and concrete or asphalt apron at the access point noted; (2) Environmental Health had no new comments (previous comments addressed sanitation needs); (3) Vegetation Management noted the need for weed management in particular regarding Scotch Thistle. No comments have been received from the BLM at this time. E. Comments from neighboring property owners are attached as exhibits and identify a number of concerns focused on the original site. Issues included compatibility, operational concerns, and potential impacts on an historic site. One comment letter has been received regarding the Supplemental Site. The comments are generally in support of the alternate site option. The Applicant's have updated their notice lists and have completed public notice requirements in accordance with the ULUR requirements. Evidence of proper notice will be reviewed at the public hearing. Should additional written comments be received they will be presented to the Commission. F. Given previous concerns regarding compatibility with historic sites the Applicant did additional research on the Supplemental Site. A letter from representatives of the City of Glenwood Springs Historic Preservation Commission has been provided along with mapping of the historic use of the Supplemental Site. Avoiding any impacts to the 5 historic features or ruins on the site and compatibility with potential future historic enhancements such as an access trail and interpretive elements are part of the current archery range proposal. South Canon Station Historic Site Soulh Canon 'Stillion (1902 -01919)-COnsisted 01 tho Cdo!ado ..... , .. Rallrollo l loading yaJd, I.,...., electric pow_, poololftce (11KlO),'" poosIbIy an;co house. Tho old bri:!go (1915) was,,-by aleay(OI886). A black man, William GtandstatI Qn a the west &ide of the creek. G. Concerns regarding impacts on wildlife, operations issues including trash, vegetation preservation, and weed management are being addressed in the County's General Administrative Review process and are anticipated to include conditions regarding City Operations and Management Plans for the site. Issues including infrastructure and safety provisions, designated practice stations, fencing and signage are anticipated to also be addressed in the administrative review process. 6 H. The improvements have been designed for minimal site disturbance and will utilize existing areas already impacted for access and parking. Should the use be discontinued the site can be reclaimed or maintained for historic access and interpretive uses. IV. SUGGESTED FINDINGS Approval of a Location and Extent Review for either site should include the following findings in accordance with Section 4-112 and 7-102 of the ULUR which are supported by the Staff analysis: (1) The City of Glenwood Springs South Canyon Archery Practice Range is in general conformance with the applicable provisions of the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan; and (2) The Location and Extent review has been applied for by the City of Glenwood Springs owner of the property and is consistent with intergovernmental agreements regarding application review. V. SUGGESTED RECOMMENDATION A. A draft resolution including the suggested findings noted above and the general provision outlined below will be provided for consideration by the Planning Commission. A motion by the Planning Commission should designate which of the proposed sites is approved and should include authorization for the Chairman to sign the Resolution. • The Planning Commission approval is based upon the representations of the Applicant contained in the application submittals and made during the Planning Commission public hearing. B. Staff's analysis of the two site options indicates support for approving the Supplemental Site in the Location and Extent Review. 7 Additional Views of the Proposed Site 8 county Road 134 Access -Looking North Historic Sign age in the Vicinity of the Site along County Road 134 9 Aerial Photo Showing the Site ~~ 10 City of Glenwood Springs South Canyon Practice Archery Range Location and Extent Review Public Practice Archery Range Garfield County Planning Commission July 11, 2012 Applicant: City of Glenwood Springs \-\ Background -Current Status of Application • Initial Application Filed for Site 1 (old school house location) -3 Y2 miles up County Road 134 • Public comment and concerns noted for the initial site • Delayed and rescheduled public hearing • Amended submittals for Supplemental Site 2 (old coal load-out site) -adjacent to the railroad rightof-way, just across the Colorado River Bridge • Additional review, referrals, public notice, and input on the Supplemental Site (including Historic Preservation Commission) c.. ro ~ .~>-.c-.u-> c.. ro ~ c .o-+-' ro u o .....J +-' U OJ .~ o a'... a a ..c u V') -"'0 0 I c 0 M ....-.., ...Q.-..), 0uro V') ---.J .r-o Q) ....-.., :V:J) C 0 Q) :c .....c.., \.f-a ~ .Q-) > ..c +oJ :::J e Vl bO .CM OJ .+o-J Vl OJ ..c +oJ l+-e ~ .O-J > -0 ro o 0:::: >+-'C ~ o u (]) .r:. +-' c o (]) t:l.O ro +-' c o ~ u.. ~ (]) .+--' V') ~ .(-]) > N ..Q..-.), V') -.r..o., c:: Q) E Q) -c.. c.. ::J V') I+o ~ .Q-) > ""0 ~ ro ~ ~ +-J V) Q) $ b.O .C-~ c e .-~ e ~ .....J ro I Q.. N Q) .+--J V') l+-e ~ Q) >• - Q) .>-s-o (f) III Q) U U « tlO .c-+-' .I-II X UJ I N Q) .+--' V) '+-o 3: .Q-) > OJ t:lD ro +-' c e ~ LL "'C ro e 0:::: >+-'C ::::s e u I N OJ .+--' V') \,j0-e ~ .O-J > Summary of Proposal • Both sites are approximately 1~ acres in size, with the area of activity approximately 70 yds. by 70 yds. • Site 1 is currently a meadow along the west side of the County Road. It slopes moderately up away from the road. The meadow is bordered by Gambel Oak and similar native vegetation. It is the site of an historic school. • Site 2 is improved with access and a dirt parking area. It slopes moderately up to the south and is bordered on the north by the railroad right-of-way. It has a variety of native grasses, shrubs and some trees. It is the historic site of the South Canyon coal load-out. • The public archery practice range will consisting of approximately 5 targets set out at 10 yd. intervals up to a maximum of 50 yds. from the shooting line. The targets will be positioned with a hillside backstop. • A temporary fabric shade structure will be installed when the facility is in use during the summer and removed during the off season. Summary of Proposal • A gravel parking area and access from the County Road would be created for Site 1. The existing parking and access for Site 2 would require minimal grading and some gravel surfacing. • Both parking areas would be sized to serve up to 5 vehicles. • The facility will operate seasonally primarily from April to October with targets to be removed when the facility is not in use. • Neither site is proposed to be served by central utilities including water and sanitation. Potable water will be individually provided by participants and for special events. Sanitary facilities are proposed to be provided only for special events through the use of a portable toilet. • Both sites would be signed with appropriate safety rules and operational procedures. The City will maintain ownership, oversight, and maintenance of the facility. • Coordination of site improvements and operations with Historic Resources and Commissions are anticipated. Site 2 has been identified as a possible location for a cooperative effort to create a path to view historic ruins. +J ::J o >co....J OJ tlO C CO a: >-~ OJ ..c u ~ « M OJ .+-J V') CO .+-J C +-' ::J o r>o .....J OJ b.O C ro cx::: > ~ Q) .s::::. u ~ <C N OJ .+--' V') ro +-' C Q) E Q) c.. c.. ::J V') Comprehensive Plan Excerpt Future Land Use Plan Map Comprehensive Plan Designations • Both South Canyon sites are located in areas designated as Residential Medium High density (RMH). • Most of the surrounding properties are also designated RMH or Public. • The proposed sites and surrounding City owned South Canyon Park Lands are utilized for open space and public uses. Section 4 -Economics, Employment and Tourism Comprehen~ PI-~ G~ls a~d Objective~ I Issues: The growth of tourism in Garfield County continues to diversify the county economy. Tourism based commercial activities are an important part of the commercial economic sector, and tourism based employment provides jobs for Garfield County residents. Policies: 6. The county recognizes that the tourism industry is an important part of the regional economy ond the County recognizes that the tourism industry is enhanced by (1) open spoce ond scenic vistos (2) public trails and other recreational apportunities (3) public access to public lands (4) a healthy environment and habitats for hunting and fishing (5) green belts and open area between communities (6) clean air and water (7) local foods and locol produce. Strategies and Actions: 5. Where appropriate, encourage diverse tourism related development in order to sustain it as an economic and employment base in Garfield County. 6. Ensure that tourism development is compatible with adjacent land uses and preserves the natural environment of the county. 7. Encourage commercial/tourism development in areas where existing infrastructure (water /wastewaterfacilities) are currently available and where affordable housing is convenient. Section 5 -Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Vision Open spaces, recreational trails and parks are available throughout the county and access to public lands and river corridors have been preserved and enhanced. Recreation and tourism industries are encouraged and supported in apprapriate locotions throughout the county. Issues: In comprehensive plan public meetings and a 2008 survey, strang public support was indicated for the County to take a more active role in both trails and open space. Recreational opportunities are an important part of tourism in Garfield County. Goals: 3. Provide opportunities for the tourism industry to utilize recreational resources as well as to preserve recreation resources for local access. Policies: 3. Open space dedications must include provision for maintenance. 5. Encourage development that contributes to the continuation and enhancement of commercial tourism in or near recreation areas. Strategies and Actions: 1. Work with municipalities, and other organizations to collaboratively develop a Colorado River trail and preservation plan. Staff Analysis and Referral Comments A. The County has received several comment letters from adjoining property owners included in your packet and presented as exhibits at the public hearing. Regarding Site 1 a number of compatibility concerns were noted, a newspaper article provided that described its history as a school site, concerns expressed regarding impacts on agriculture and wildlife, operations, monitoring, and the preservation of a prominent historic tree located in the center of the meadow. B. Comments relating to Site 2 or a location down the road noted that it would be easier for the City to manage and monitor, would have better visibility and accessibility and avoid some of the compatibility concerns. C. The supplemental application materials from the Applicant also included information on grants received in support of the proposal and comments from the Glenwood Springs Historic Preservation Commission. D. The improvements proposed for the site have been designed for minimal site disturbance. Should the use be discontinued the sites can be reclaimed and/or the parking areas closed off to prevent use. E. The General Administrative Permit process should address operational issues including infrastructure and safety provisions. Designated practice stations, fencing and/or signage may be appropriate to protect users and address overall operations and safety concerns. F. Cooperative efforts with the local Historic Preservation Group to provide a pathway to access several ruins in the vicinity ofthe archery range has been discussed and are generally compatible with the range layout. Staff Analysis and Referral Comments G. Staff supports a finding of general conformance with the Comprehensive Plan for both sites while noting there may be some operational issues with provision of appropriate support infrastructure for the facility. Based on an assessment of compatibility and accessibility Supplemental Site 2 is felt to be a better fit in regard to Comprehensive Plan compliance. H. Site 1 is located adjacent to the City of Glenwood Springs Area of Influence and Site 2 is located within the City's Area of Influence. The City is the Applicant and Property Owner. Other than coordination of development review no other intergovernmental agreements appear to apply to either site proposed for the use. I. The Site 2 location within the City's Area of Influence supports the selection of that site as a preferred location for this type of recreational/public use. J. The Application was referred to several County Departments and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Comments from the County Departments noted: (1) the need for a driveway access permit and coordination of driveway improvements; (2) the need to address sanitation or portable toilet facilities for the site; (3) no vegetation or weed concerns at Site 1 while weed management was a question raised for Site 2. No comments have been received from the BLM. Recommended Findings -I SUGGESTED FINDINGS • Approval of a Location and Extent Review should include the following findings in accordance with Section 4-112 and 7-102 of the ULUR: (1) The City of Glenwood Springs South Canyon Archery Practice Range is in general conformance with the applicable provisions of the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan; and (2) The Location and Extent review has been applied for by the City of Glenwood Springs owner of the property and is consistent with intergovernmental agreements regarding application review. • As noted in the Staff Analysis the ongoing administrative review is available and appropriate for addressing specific operational and compatible use issues. While that application is not reviewed by the Planning Commission, evidence and testimony presented at this hearing can be included in the Director's deliberation on the administrative application. • • • SUGGESTED RECOMMENDATION A draft resolution including the suggested findings noted above and the general provision outlined below will be provided for consideration by the Planning Commission. A motion by the Planning Commission for approval may include authorization for the Chairman to sign the Resolution. The Planning Commission approval is based upon the representations of the Applicant contained in the application submittals and made during the Planning Commission public hearing. Staff supports the Location and Extent Approval for Supplemental Site 2 as the preferred alternative that better fits the approval criteria. Historic Information on Site 2 South Canon Station Historic Site South Canon 'SIation (1902 -01919)-ConsIsted "'the CoIonIdo Mi<Iand RaIlroad 1oa<Il"ll yan:t. tipple. electric powerhouoe. pee< oIIIat (1905). and pouibly an ice house. The old bridge (1915) waspr4!C8ded by a le rry (01B86~ A blaCk man. WIlliim Gran~ ran a saIocn en the _ side of the cr _ oLeg end . Ruins .... ~ -EJectric Tramway '+o-N ..c Q) 0.. .+o-J roV') ~ -oO Or+ooJ +oJ C o Q) ..c E a.. Q) --.r-o 00.... ' ~ Q) ::J « V') M OJ .+--' V') ~ o ..c c.. ro 5.-b.O o +-' o ..c a.. -.r-o EXHIBIT 10 Garfield County Vegetation Manal!ement April 13, 2012 GI~nn Hartmann Garfield County Building & Planning Department RE: City of Glenwood Springs Archery Range bear Glenn, Thanks for the opportunity to comment. The application Is acceptable. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, _ ~ Steve Anthony Garfield County Vegetation Manager 0298 County Road 3.33A RlfJe, CO 61650 Phone: 970-625-6601 Fax: .970-625-6627 G From: Sent: To: Subject: Glenn, Only one comment: Jim Rada Monday, April 16, 2012 4:15 PM Glenn Hartmann LAEA-7191 , GAPA-7192 K The applicant indicates that a portable toilet will only be available during special events. Unless the facility is only accessible for special events, then a portable toilet should be provided during the entire season of use. Otherwise, users will do their business on the ground. This should be considered unacceptable. Thanks for the opportunity to look this application over. JimRada Environmental Health Manager Garfield County Public Health 185 W. 14th Street Rifle. CO 81650 Phone -870-625-5200 x8113 Direct -870-665-6380 Fax -870-625-8304 Cell -870-318-1578 irada@garfield-county.com www.garfield-county.com 1 Glenn Hartmann I ~~~------------------~ From: Sent: To: Subject: Glenn, MichaelPrehm Wednesday, April 11 , 2012 12:55 PM Glenn Hartmann City of Glenwood Archery Range (South Canyon) L Thanks for inviting me to go with you and Tom on the site visit. Applicant will need to obtain a driveway permit from our Road & Bridge office in Rifle. I will be glad to do a site visit to go over any details they might have in regards to drainage, steepness of driveway, size of culvert, etc ... Mike Prehm Garfield County Road & Bridge Foreman I Glenwood District Office (970) 945-1223 Fax. (970) 945-1318 Cell (970) 618-7109 mprehm@garfield-county.com 1 EXHIBIT 1M Jt!Iz~~~ ~~ ~, (J~7 ~.~ au--<z-a h-7. _ cY7J }f ----77.?~ ~~ ~ ~u~'~ j/,A-.¥Y.JJ z:z; ~ ~ Vuu .~8--r?~, -~~~~ aA ~ J ~A/9-yy~C'-_ ~h/~J~ ; I APR I 7 2012 J ARFIELO COUNTY 8UILDING ~ Pli~NNING ---_·t i , ; August 23,1989 • {!lqt Ihllty Wts! llIisl'tt!rl) . Page 13 AGRICULTURAL SECTION L....-----~-=-From The End Of The Road School District #36; South Canyon Teacher shared compassion for learning by laVerne Starbuck School Distri c t #36--So utb Canyon.-was organized from District # 19 (Gar field Creek) in August of 1903. It comprised an area of 16.05 square miles in Section 21, 22, 27 and 28, T6S R90W and Section 36 T5S R90W. South Canyon was primarily a coal mining arca with some ranching. The scbool population was constantly c hanging as miners came and went. The community at one time had many houses, a boarding house for the miners, a saloon and a general store. Now lhere are a few homes and the area is used for the grazing of callie. Signs of the coal mine remain. The school was located a short distance berore the second caUle guard on the right hand side of the roadas you d~ivesouth and 011 a little nat. The school burned down in 1947 when Ai na Bailey was teacher and students then went tp the private home of Frank DeBoy through 1954 when Mary Ska~ was the teache r. All that rema inS at the site is a big elm tree planted by Etsa Liden Miktish and her pupils in an observance of Arbor Day white she was teaching there plus some of the charred rentains of the school. Site orthe South CanYOrLCreekSchool #36 shomng elm trce and charred remains (loVier right) of school looking north. The school had no water or elecu icity. It had a pot bcllystove for heat. II had an orgar;donsted by Mrs. Blair, CountySuperintendelli. that had been in the county .;ourlhouse. . The firsl teacher of record was W.B. Harrison and the firsl school board was Ja mcs Duce, president; Joe MikJish, James Beilos, RB. James Dalrymple, secretary; and Riley, Earl Ware, Chas. Huski nDa\~d Penman, treasurer. sen, Jan Beil, Wrn.Hues, Richard Other teache rs at South Canyon Prendergast, Jessie Prendergast, School included: Letlie Walters, J.A. Hunsaker, Herman and MarFannie (McReynolds) Wonderly, tha Keener, James Bulram, Frank Margaret Lucksinger,Livia Doyle. Smerkol, Mamie Lund, A ndy Verba nia Randa ll, Doro thy Zcmlockand JoeGimple. Moro ll , Valent ine Crook, Mrs. Elsa Miklish slarted her day Elizabcth C07.7.a, Cecile Hart, \vith raising the nag and reciting Gussie H ahncwald, Ora Ware, the Pledge of Allegiance with hcr Ena .Murcray, Emogene Collier, ' studenl S. She taught reading. writMayne Flynn, Anna Duboff, in g, mathematics, science, Pau line Fawce ll , G ladys geography, civics, history, health, i'renderas t, and a Ms. Waggoner. music,art, crafls and put on special School board members incIuded: programs and pa r ties at A.B. Cass, C. P. O'Nei ll, L.W. Ch ri stm as, H alloween, Price, R.C. Jones, E.C. Fitzhugh, Valentine's Day, Easter and Arbor John Reese, C.W. Rag.sda le, W.O. Day as well as observing Miles, C.M. Kinsey, J.A. Karrick, president's birthday's. The school did nOI have a large play area but games such as Hide'n Seek, Ante·Over, Kick-the·Can, Red Rover, Ruo-Sheep· Run, Fox 'n Geese, or work-up softball gave the child ren exercise during recess and noon. Elsa did her own janitor work before leaving the school at night as well as preparing the lessons aod seat work for all eight grades to use during Ihe follolYing day. She look the day's lessons home each night to grade so they could be returned to the pupils the ne).t day. Atthough the day IYn tong and hard, Elsa has fond memories of the life of a country school teacher. She feels each child received indi~ldualized inst ruction and she shared a compassion and concern for learning lYith cach child. She did not aHend OJ cou ntry school IYhile grolYing up, but she lYishcs she had. S tudents attending Sou th Canyon were: Rudolph Muick; Agnes,Jessie, Frances Mary, Ann, Grace and Joe Miklish; Vern Blanka; Jennie, Rosie, Joe and Aoyd Ze,mlock; Frances DeBoy, Kathryn Prendergast; Jessie and Leo Jackovich; Alfred, Mabel, Winnabcl and Robert Burns; Joe and Dorothy Llewdlyn; Alfrcd DeBeque Quick Stop Cafe Sunday Special Lasagna $3 Includes lalad, roll, beverage Best Burgers In The Valley Texaco Gas Convenience Store 1.70 Frontage Road Dr. John Green Remington Square Veterinary CUnic (303) 625-2971 119 W. Fourtu sf. Rine, CO 81650 -.. BI? GaX'I? J... Russell Specializing In Handmade Original Designs Commercial, Agricullural , & Rl'sidtnlial Welding Custom Made Lamps Bool Jacks Western Horseshol' Coat Rack~ Fireplace Irons & Screens SHOV,ROOM OPEN! (1 09< dluuuol \lith tbi~ all) Between Riffe & Sift just past Gas·A·Mat on Hwy. 6 2827 , Hiflhw,y 6 Rifle. CO 8lliS? (JOJ} G2~2297 ROARING I=nRKI. • Routine Exams • Cataract Surgery • lens Implants • Glaucoma • laser Surgery • Contact lenses APPOINTMENTSAVAILABLE IN RIFLE 94[ ·5444 and Dee Herman Keener; Donald Ford; Gladys Mcintyre; Elsie and Buddie Williams; Dick and Shattuck Joncs; Virginia and Ed Hart; TOlLFREE 1-800-537-5122 E v~lyn Hunsaker and Richard 220 East A" enue -Rine Site o.r,South Canyon Creek School #36 looking IItSt.. , , • • •. . , ', • -:' ,~~~l~~(·",,<.:, •.. .' . .'.'.'.'.' . .'.':::: : .!!!~"",,;,""""§""~"""""""""""""""" ............ ..,)! I ex;rrr 4-17-12 TO: Mr. Glenn Hartmann, Senior Planner FR: Tom Barnes, Parks and Recreation Director RE: South Canyon Archery Range Parking Lot Proposal Thanks for considering our request to create a small parking lot at the site chosen for the archery range in South Canyon. The creation of this "silent sport" facility will provide a safe location for local archers to practice and learn the activity, and the lot will allow for easy access to the practice site. The use of portable toilets and trash receptacles has been discussed with minimal support. The actual use of the site is normally limited to 60-90 minutes, and we do not encourage food being brought in during the classes or training. The reality is these items will be used for target practice, much like signs have been treated historically. If a special event was held on site we would contract for portable restrooms for the event only. The cooperation between the county and city on this project has been appreciated. The site is safe, provides good opportunity for this recreational pursuit, and the proposal is consistent with activity allowed in county Comprehensive Plan . We look forward to approval and completing this project in May of June of this year. Thanks again for your assistance! City of Glenwood Springs Building and Planning Department Parks & Recreation 100 Wulfsohn Road Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Dear Sir: April 17, 2012 Cecilia Hadley,Trustee Robert C. Hadley Family Trust 0007 Meadow Wood Road Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 My family has owned 160 acres at 5000 County Rd 134 for twenty years and we are glad, finally, that the City is going to let the public use some of this land. One area on the West side of the road has been used for sledding in past years and another has been used for target practice using bows and guns. We have no objection to this improvement if it is designed where there is no congestion on the road. s~ ~ ~)L-o<<::.-'~-\ Cecilia Hadley AUgust 23, 1989 • mqt lJI"Uty Wt.t lIli.""t.q. Pagel3 AGRICULTURAL SECTION From The End Of The Road School District #36; South Canyon Teacher shared compassion for learning by laVerne Starbuck Scbool District #36-·South Canyon.-was organized from Dis, ' trict #19 (Garfield Creek) in August of 1903. It comprised an area of 16.05 square miles in Sec· tion 21, 22, 27 and 28, T6S R90W' and Section 36 TSS R90W. South Canyo'n was primarily a coal mining area with some ranch· ing. The school population was constantly changing as miners came and went. The community at one time had many houses, a boarding house for the miners, a saloon and a general store. Now there are a few homes and the area is used for the grazing of caule. Signs'of the coal mine remain. The school was located a short distance before the second cattle guard on the right hand side of the road as you d~ivesouthand on a little fiat. The school burned down in 1947 when Aina Bailey was teachcr and students then went to the private horne of Frank DeBoy through 1954 when Mary Skaggs was the teacher. All that remains at the site is a big elm tree planted by Elsa Liden Miklish and her pupils in an observance of Arbor Day while she was teaching there plus some of the charred remains of the school. Site of the South Canyon.Creek School #36 showing elm tree and charred remains (lower right) of school looking north. Tfie .. school had no water or elect ricity. It had a pot belly stove for heat. It had an orga ~donated by Mrs. Blair, CountySuperintendent, that had been in the county courthouse.. . The firs t teacher of record was Sil'"" So"," W.B. Harrison and the first school board was James Duce, president; Joe Mi klish, James Bellas, H.B. James Dalrymple, secretary; and Riley, Earl \yare, Chas. Huskin· Da\id Penman, treasurer. sen, Ian Bell, Wm.Hues, Richard Other teachers at South Canyon Prendergast, Jessie Prendergast, School included: Lettie Walters, J.A. HUnsaker, Herman and Mar· Fannie (McReynolds) Wonderly, tha Keener, James BUlram, Frank Margaret Lucksinger, Livia Doyle, Smerkol, Ma.m ie Lu nd, Andy Verban ia Randall, Dorothy Zemlock and Joe Gimple. Morott, Val",ntine Crook, Mrs. Etsa Miklishstarted her day Elizabe th Cozza, Ceci le Hart, with raising the nag and reciting Gussie Hahncwa ld, Ora Ware, Ihe Pledge of Allegiance with her Ena -Murcray, Emogene Collier, ' students. She taught reading, writMayne Flynn, Anna Duboff, ing, mathematics, science, Paul inc Fawce\(, Gladys geography, civics, history, health, i'renderast, and a Ms. Waggoner. music, ar t, crafts and puton special School board members included: programs and part ies al A.B . Cass, C.P. O'Neill , L.W. Ch ri stmas, Halloween, Price, R.C. Jones, E.C. Fiuhugh, Valentine'sDaY,EasterandArbor John Reese, C.W. Ragsdale, W.O. Day as well as observing Miles, C.M. Kinsey, J.A. Karrick, president's birthday's. The school did not have a large play area but games such as Hide'n Seek, Ante·Over, Kick-the·Can, Red Rover, Run·Sheep·Run, Fox 'n Geese, or work·up softball gave tbe children exercise during reCe5S and noon. Elsa did her own janitor work before leaving the school at night as .... 'ClI as preparing the lessons and seat work for all eight grades to use during the following day. She took the dllY'S lessons home each night to grade so they could be returned to the pupils the neAt day. Although the day was long and hard, Elsa has fond memories of the life of a country school teacher. She fee ls each child received in· clividualized instruction and she shared a compassion and concern for learning with cach child. She did not attend .0 country school whilc growing up, but she wishes she had . 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(I~ discuuut "ith [bi ~ ad) BelWeen Rifle & Sill iusl p<:SI Gas·A·Mal on Hwy. 6 28271 Highway 6 Riffe, CO 8165') (303; 02'>2297 DAN E. WEITZENKORN, MD OPHTHALMOLOGIST • Routine Exams • Cataract Surgery • Lens Implants • Glaucoma • Laser Surgery • Contact Lenses APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE INRlFL£ 94[,5444 and Dee Herman Keener; Donald Ford; Gladys Mdntyr-e; Elsie and Buddie Williams; Dick and Shattuck Joncs; Virginia and Ed Hart; Ev~lyn Hunsaker and Richard Sile o,~.Sou~h ~ll n~'nn .Creek School #36. loo.kin~ \\"e~ •. , ,'" < . . <. , ':'. ,B,~I.I~~ .. «"«,.,.," :: ..... ... ..1[.;.§§;..§§§§§§§§§§§§§"""""" .. "',gI TOLLFREE 1-800-537-5122 220 Eas t Avenue· Rifle EXHIBIT 1:[7 4769134 Road Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 April 19, 2012 GARFIELD COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING Mr. Glenn Hartman: This letter expresses my concerns about the proposed archery range in South Canyon. First, let me state that I do approve of the concept. It is time that the City of Glenwood acknowledges the need for a public shooting range, but to construct a facility only for archers seems discriminatory. Presently, individuals with guns have only the "private" Glenwood Gun Club which ties up over 300 acres of city parklands. My concerns are twofold: first -the process, and secondly -the location. As a major and the senior property owner in South Canyon I did not receive the certified notice of the proposal as my name was "not on the County Assessor's list." After learning of the project on April 16 (from my neighbors who had received a certified letter), I contacted Glenn Hartman and later Tom Barns of the City of Glenwood, and I did receive a written notice from Mr. Barns. I also visited the County Assessor's office and learned that my name and property location and description are and have been accurately on file! In comparing the notice I received with the copy my neighbor received, it is apparent that the last paragraphs differ greatly. My notice lists a public hearing on April 25, while my neighbor's lists a May 3 deadline for input with no mention of a hearing date. Based on this discrepancy and the time frame involved, perhaps the project needs to be put on hold until ill! parties receive the same information. "f ~ a..d~..L After reviewing the application itself, I would find the proposal more favorable is some rationale was offered as to the need for the facility as well as the choice of location. Why was this site, the furthest from the existing gun range, chosen? Could this archery range be combined with the existing gun range where a gravel parking lot is in place, a maintained road is already built, and limited restroom facilities exist? Maybe the locked gate at the gun range could be moved down toward the creek and the archery facility could be built on the east side of the road. I certainly am not in favor of the construction of an unsightly chain link fence surrounding the archery site! As I have expressed to Mr. Hartman and Mr. Barns, the proposed site has historical significance as the site of one of the school locations for South Canyon District 36. The large ugly tree was indeed planted by my mother Elsa Miklish who taught school there. To the Hood family the tree has historical and sentimental significance. It appears from the map that the tree will not be affected by the range; however, we would like some assurance that the actual school site and the tree are noted and preserved. This area is also known as the sledding hill and is used by many people during the winter. These individuals have ample parking at the turn around by the cattle guard or on the side of the extra wide road. Is the construction of a gravel parking lot, which according to the application will be used only sporadically, necessary? The application notes that no culverts are required. Why build a parking lot that is accessed by a ditch? The issues of safety and trash have been a long-standing bone of contention between the residents of South Canyon and the City of Glenwood. People shoot from the side of the road because there is nowhere else to fire a gun; as I stated earlier, access to the gun club is not easily obtained. Most shooters are careful and courteous, and they clean up after themselves. For those who leave trashshooters as well as individuals needing to dispose of appliances and other junk -nothing much happens. We rarely see City of Glenwood crews cleaning; we see the County supervised work force or the Richardson family and other residents cleaning up the mess. There is no assurance that this faci lity will be adequately policed or maintained. As residents we do not need yet another unsightly area that requires our attention! The proposed location is designed to attract shooters. Set up a target and they will come. Arrows are as lethal as bullets. The horses and cows owned by Hood Ranch are safely up the canyon a couple of miles. The Richardson animals, however, are pastured next to the proposed range. This is an obvious safety concern for both the animals and the people tending to them. In summary, I am asking that the request for an archery range be reworked due to the issues of safety, trash, historical preservation, environmental aesthetics and the fact that a shooting facility already exists in the canyon. If the plan to construct a mountain bike trail is still viable, dangerous activities such as shooting should be confined to one eaSily supervised area. Yours truly, Charlotte A. Hood 5-22-12 TO: Garfield County Building and Planning Department FR: Tom Barnes, Parks and Recreation Director, City of Glenwood Springs RE: File # LAEA-7191 and GAPA-7192: Supplemental Material Please accept the attached supplemental material for the Location and Extent permit application and the General Administrative Permit Application for the proposed South Canyon Archery Range. The supplemental materials include information on an alternate site (please refer to site II), located within the same property. Site II has access, parking, and visual benefits for this project, and addresses the written concerns of adjacent property owners and others in the South Canyon vicinity. The alternate site is located in Section 2, with safe proximity to the Colorado River and 1-70. Updated mapping including general location, vicinity, and site plan are provided. I am also providing a statement regarding historical recognition to calm any concerns regarding the ruins on site. In addition, an updated property owner list and assessor's map are provided to address any public notice questions that arose from the original scheduled public hearing. This project has received positive local support and input from archers and instructors. Grants from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department and the National Rifle Association have been awarded for construction based on a 2012 project schedule. May, 2012 TO: South Canyon Property Owners FR: Tom Barnes, Parks and Recreation Director RE: South Canyon Archery Range Thanks for your input regarding the location of a proposed archery range on city property in South Canyon. The interest in establishing a range and providing opportunity for instruction and practice has been met with enthusiasm and financial support from local, state, and national programs. I am pleased that this project will be implemented in coming months, and confident our site selection will meet with general approval. After soliciting input from neighbors, we have suggested an alternative site for county planning and zoning consideration. The new location is visible from 1-70, has easy access, and provides a range area that will require minimal site preparation. Please see the location on the enclosed mapping. A "bonus" to this site is the opportunity to create a walking trail to the building ruins, a path that will NOT be located in the shooting area. 41v-Tom Barnes, CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Tom J. Barnes From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Tom, Marice Wednesday, AM Tom J. Barnes Fwd: Coal Camp maps SCCCHSTA.PDF; SCSHS.PDF I am pleased that the four archery stations intended for the mill area of Coal Camp will be so non-invasive to the history that we are trying to preserve there. I think that multi-use and partnerships are always a good starting ground to get anything done, as long as one project doesn't diminish the other. Certainly the plans for this area are good. I agree with you that big dumpsters and portapotties are not needed because they probably would attract more than archers and history buffs. I particularly like the plans for a passive trail that will lead to the few remaining ruins in the mill area with some plagues for information. I think the usage by these two entities are a win-win situation and, with more people out there, will cut down on the present garbage dumping. Please find the maps attached.If I can help in any way, please let me know. Thank you for including me, Marice Doll, Chair Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Glenwood Springs 1 ~ The ~ NRAFoundation Teach Freedom." March 15,2012 City of Glenwood Springs Parks and Recreation Depmtment Tom Barnes 100 Wulfsohn Road Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Reference # 12C058 Dear Barnes: It is with great pleasure that 1 fOlward to you the enclosed check for $5,000.00 for the Construct Archery Range to promote, advance, encourage archery and safety. Funding is approved for dirt work, target standards, targets, signage or shelter. One of the conditions of the grant was that you provide the Foundation a final report at the conclusion of the project/. activities financed from the grant. To facilitate this request we have enclosed a final report form for your convenience, This report will assist us in understanding how your organization utilized the grant,In yo.wsummary,ofthe projectple~se address the following: • How successful were you in reaching the stated goals and objectives in your grmlt '. app lication? • How did the grant contribute to your success? • What impact has the project had on its intended audience? • Please provide us with a detailed summary of expenditures and copies of all receipts accounting for all funds awarded. The grant funds must be used only for items on budget worksheet • If applicable, how many participated? • Please include photos, newspaper aJticles, letters, etc. Please note that the check is void 90 days from the date of issue. Be sure to deposit the check as soon as possible, . When providing recognition for this grant please note that it is from The NRA Foundation. Best wishes in the completion of your project. Sincerely, /' 6. 0A:, . c .~~. Sandy S. Elkin Director Grants, Administration & Analysis 11250 Waples Mill Road· Fairfax, Virginia 22030 • (800) 554-9498 • www.nrafoundation.org Contributions to The NRA Foundation, Inc. are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by foderallaw. \ \ August 2, 2011 Tom Barnes COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE 1313 Sherman Street, Room 618' Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone (303) 866-3437 • FAX (303) 866-3206 wiJdlife.state.co.us • parks. state. co. us Glenwood Springs Parks and Recreation 100 Wulfsohn Road Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 RE: Colorado Division of Wildlife Hunter Education Small Range Grant Dear Tom: We now have final approval for the Glenwood Springs Public Archery Range grant in the amount of $5,000 and this Letter of Authority to Proceed now authorizes you to start the project. The grant was effective on July 26,2011, and any expenses incurred after that date are eligible forreimbursement. You will have until December 31, 2012, to complete the project. Several documents are enclosed to help you understand our reimbursement process and to make sure you receive prompt payment. •. Reimbursement and Project Management F AQ o Request for Reimbursement Fonn: Use as a guideline to make sure we have all the required information for payment. • Volunteer In-Kind Labor Documentation Fonn: Explained in the FAQ document, page 4. o Match Report of Equipment Use and/or Rental: Explained in the FAQ document, page 4. • W-9: Any person or organization who receives a check from the State of Colorado is required to submit a W -9 form. Please send this back as soon as convenient in the enclosed envelope so we can be prepared to send you reimbursements as quickly as possible. • Pre-paid envelopes for sending in reimbursement requests. STATE OF COLORADO John W. Hickenlooper, Govemor. Mike King, Execulive Director, Department of Natural Resources Rick D. Cables, Director, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Parks and Wildlife Board: David R. Brougham. Gal)' ButtelWorth, Vice-Chair. Chris Castilian Dorothea Farris. Tim Glenn, Chair. Allan Jones. Bill Kane. Gaspar Perricone • Jim Pribyl. John Singletal)' Mark Smith, Secretary. Robert Streeter' Lenna Watson. Dean Wingfield Ex Officio Members: Mike King and John Salazar Tom Barnes August 2, 20 II Page 2 The grant amount of $5,000 will require a cash/volunteer match of $6, 195. You will be required to subruit proof of match each time a reimbursement is requested. Please make sure you keep records of both local and federal funds spent as you may be requested to submit a fmal report. We look forward to the development of the Glenwood Springs Public Archery Range. Sincerely, (J;u~ ~~ Chris Flohr Hunter Education 6060 Broadway Denver, CO 80216 303-291-7470 303-291-7113 (fax) Chris.f1ohr@state.co.us cc: Walter Krom PerryWiIl Dan Cacho STATE OF COLORADO' COLORADO STATE PARKS John W. Hickenlooper, Governor· Mike King, Executive Director, Department of Natural Resources Dean Winstanley, Director, Colorado Siale Parks Colorado Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation: • Gary Butterworth, Chairman· Lenna Watson, Vice-Chair Bill Kane, Member· James Pribyl, Member· Chris Castilian, Member Tom J. Barnes From: Customer Service Sent: To: Subject: Wednesday, May 23,20124:48 PM Tom J. Barnes; Customer Service Addresses Ruby Ann Richardson 9177 HWY82 Carbondale, Co. 81623 Carter JR Jolley PO BOX 284 Glenwood Springs, Co. 81602 Roaring Fork Properties LLC 75-5706 Hanama Place STE 104 Kona, HI. 96740 Bureau of Land Management 2300 River Frontage Rd. Silt, Co 81652 John & Lisa Huffman Po box 116 Gypsum, Co 81637 Bruce Steuben 751 Latigo Loop Carbondale, Co 81623 Marla Porter 2904 County Road 314 New Castle, Co 81647 Tugumu-N 8051 County Road 312 New Castle, Co 81647 Alkali Creek LLC 600 Brickell Avenue Suite 1400 Miami, FL 33131 Joe Russell & Jessie Frank Po Box 1086 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Robert Hadley 7 Meadow Wood Road Glenwood Springs CO 81601 Charlotte Hood 1 PO SOX 1086 Glenwood Springs CO 81601 Colorado Animal Rescue 2801 County Road 114 Glenwood Springs CO 81601 Delaney & Dunn LLC 649 Peony Drive Grand Junction, CO 81507 SF & ME Porter LLLP County Road 314 New Castle, CO 2 VICINITY MAP PUBLIC NOTICE (General Administrative Permit) TAKE NOTICE that the City of Glenwood Springs has applied to the Building and Planning Director, Garfield County, State of Colorado, to request a General Administrative Permit for a Land Use Change to allow a Public Use -Archery Practice Range on a City Owned Property situated in the County of Garfield, State of Colorado; to-wit: Legal Description: LEGAL DESCRIPTION TO BE INSERTED OR ATTACHED BY THE APPLICANT Practical Description: The use is proposed for one of two potential sites located on the overall South Canyon Park Land, City Owned Property. One potential site is located approximately Y. mile south of the Interstate 70, South Canyon Exit, in the vicinity of the County Road 134 Colorado River Bridge, just south of the Railroad Right-of-Way and east of the County Road. The other potential site is located approximately 3% miles south of the Interstate 70, South Canyon Exit, and situated on the west side of County Road 134. The sites are located in Section 2, T6S, R90W and Section 15, T6S, R90W, on property also known by Assessor's Parcel No. 2183-113-00-020. The sites are located approximately 2% miles west of Glenwood Springs and then south on County Road 134. Description of Request: The proposal is for creation of an Archery Practice Range including a gravel parking lot, approximately 5 archery shooting stations, and related improvements. The range will be situated on approximately 1% acres of land. The Property is zoned Rural. Vicinity Map: VICINITY MAP TO BE ATTACHED BY THE APPLICANT All persons affected by the proposed Administrative Review for a Pubic Use -Archery Practice Range are invited to comment regarding the application. You may state your views by letter or you may call the Building and Planning Department at (970) 945-8212 regarding the application. The Director will give consideration to the comments of surrounding property owners, and others affected, in deciding whether to approve, approve with conditions or deny the request. The application may be reviewed at the office of the Building and Planning Department located at 108 8th Street, Suite 401, Garfield County Plaza Building, Glenwood Springs, Colorado between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Director will make a decision on this application on June 14, 2012. Any comments to be considered must be received prior to that date. Building and Planning Department Garfield County LEGAL DESCRIPTION south Canyon l?arklands which in.c1udes the S~, NliSE~r S~SE1il S~sW4, Sec. a; S~SE~, $~1 Sec. 3; S~r SE~, Sec. 9; NE~, ~SE~, S~, Sec. 10; ~, SE~, S~J Sec. 11; S~r SE~, .~, seo. 13; NE~, ~~, SE~, Sec. 14; NE~, SE~, Sec. 15, all in T. 6 S., R. 90 W., 6th l?M., except that portion of the SE~, Sec. 14 recorded in Book 25 at Page 109 and except railroad rights-of-way. PUBLIC NOTICE (Location and Extent Review) TAKE NOTICE that the City of Glenwood Springs has submitted an Application to the Garfield County Planning Commission for Location and Extent approval for the construction of an Archery Practice Range -Public Use on City Owned Property, in accordance with Section 4-112 of the Garfield County Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008 as amended. The designated representative is Tom Barnes, City of Glenwood Springs Parks and Recreation Director. Legal Description: To be Inserted or Attached by the Applicant Practical Description: The use is proposed for one of two potential sites located on the overall South Canyon Park Land, City Owned Property. One potential site is located approximately y., mile south of the Interstate 70, South Canyon Exit, in the vicinity of the County Road 134 Colorado River Bridge, just south of the Railroad Right-of-Way and east of the County Road. The other potential site is located approximately 3% miles south of the Interstate 70, South Canyon Exit, and situated on the west side of County Road 134. The sites are located in Section 2, T6S, R90W and Section 15, T6S, R90W, on property also known by Assessor's Parcel No. 2183-113-00-020. The sites are located approximately 2% miles west of Glenwood Springs and then south on County Road 134. Description of Request: The proposal is for creation of an Archery Practice Range on approximately 1 % acres of land at one of the two sites. The proposal includes a gravel parking lot, approximately 5 archery shooting stations, and related improvements. The Property is zoned Rural. All persons affected by this action are invited to appear and state their views, protests or support. If you cannot appear personally at such hearing, then you are urged to state your views by letter, as the Planning Commission will give consideration to the comments of surrounding property owners, and others affected, in deciding whether to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the Location and Extent Application. The Application may be reviewed at the office of the Garfield County Building and Planning Department located at 108 8th Street, 4th Floor, Suite 401, Garfield County Plaza Building, Glenwood Springs, Colorado between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This public hearing has been scheduled for June 13, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. which will be held in the County Commissioners Meeting Room, Garfield County Plaza Building 108 8th Street, Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Planning Department Garfield County LEGAL DESCRIPTION south Canyon Parklands 'Ilhich in.cl udes the S'1)ffi~, ~SE~, S'i1\.fS~t 3\.fSl~t Sec. a; SIiSE~, $~Wf, Sec. 3; S~!El:r, SE'", Sec. 9; NE~, ~SE~, S~, Sec, 10; ~, SE~, ~, Sec. 11; S~, SE~,'m~, Sec. 13; NE~1 h~, SE~, Sec. 14; Nt~, SE~I Sec. 15/all in T. 6 S./R. 90 i" 6th P.M., except that portion of the SE~, Sec. 14 recotded in Book 25 at Page 109 and except railtoad rights·of-way. ~G~le~n~_n _H a_rt_m_a_n_n ___________________________________________. .1 From: Sent: To: Subject: Glen, Michael Prehm Thursday, May 31,20126:00 AM Glenn Hartmann South Canyon Practice Archery Range ,...,..----This also is a good spot for this. I have no objections to this site either. This site will also need a driveway permit from Road and Bridge. The difference on the driveway permit for this site is that this one will not need a culvert but will need an concrete or asphalt apron at the approach to CR 134 to protect the edge of road. Mike 1 Garfield County VeJ!etation M{/I/(fJ!emellt June 5, 2012 Glenn Hartmann Garfield County Building & Planning Department RE: Glenwood Springs South Canyon Archery Range-LAEA 7191, GAPA 7192 Dear Glenn, I just have one comment. The archery range and parking lot wilt be built in an area that has had heavy infestations of the county listed noxious weed, Scotch thistle. In the past, the City's Parks Department has had a successful treatment program for noxious weeds in South Canyon. Wilt the responsibility for weed management on this site fa it under the Parks Department? If not, who will be responsible and what are their plans for weed management? Please let me know if you have any questions. SinCer~eIY' .' /. --. y Steve Anthony Garfield County Vegetation Manager 0298 County Road 333A Rifle, CO 81650 Phone: 970·625·8601 Fax: 970·625·8627 April 19, 2012 Joe R. Hood P.O. Box 1086 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 Re: Proposed South Canyon Archery Range Garfield County Planning and Zoning: APR 27 2012 GARFltW CUUNTY BUILDING & PLANNING As residents of South Canyon -4767 I341h Road, my wife and I wish to voice our objections to the construction of an archery range as proposed by the City of Glenwood. The site has archeological significance as it is the location of School House, District 36, where my grandmother once taught. There already is a shooting range on city property which has become not a public facility, but an exclusive club and we fear that an archery range due to the statement of Section 7,208 "use of the facility will be sporadic" meaning this facility, too, will become the exclusive domain of yet another special interest group. The City of Glenwood, as far as we have observed has made no effort to pick up trash along Road 134 nor provide safe places for shooters. And why the sudden interest in a public archery range? Arrows are as dangerous as bullets. Is a public gun range coming next? We are opposed to the creation of a gravel parking lot without a culvert (as noted in the permit) application. Parking can be along the road, therefore, why destroy property for sporadic parking? The area is and will continue to be an historic sledding site. The City of Glenwood has already created an unsafe environment by the placement of numerous large rocks and the addition of targets and backstops seems like an open invitation -an attractive nuisance. There is ample land for such a facility near the present rifle range or landfill. Locating the range down the road seems more logical unless the idea is to piace it "out a/sight. out a/mind." We would prefer the city reconsider the location due to the proximity of agriculture land (animals, etc.) owned by the Richardson family, as well as, the ease of supervising the facility. Down the road, city employees could easily monitor the site on a daily basis. Y00p~ Joe R. Hood J une 5, 2012 TO I Ghr fi e l d County Build i ng and Pla nni ng Dep t . FROM I John Huffma n , Property Owner -South Canyon JUN 0 6 2011 Regar d ing l South Ca nyon Archery Ra nge Thank you f or c onta c t i ng us r ega rd i ng the pr oposed l a nd us e cha nge in t he South Canyon 8r ea . My wi fe a nd I a r e pr opert y QI, ne r s in t he a r ea , and a r e familia r with current uses of t he proper t y. The pr oposal f or a Public Archery R an~e i s of part i cula r interes t t o us because about t wo yea r s ago I encountered a group engaged in an archery training e xerc i se on ~ property . I informed the l eader of his mista ke , and my des ire th ~ t he c onduct t he les:on on gun r ange property , not our pr operty . At t his time , we f a v or t he so-cu l l ed loca t i on "Site I I " , visible fr om t he hi ghwu y , and a long the river. There a ppea r s to be adequa te pa rking , and us a ble t erra in f or t he pr oposed r ange . Hov-'eve r , IVe re commend a ppr ova l with the condition tha t current usage by fi s hermen wa l king the s hore , and bo ~ ters , be a llowed to c ontinue unimpeded •. Tha nlcs uguin f or t he opportuni ty to comment on t he l and use proposal. Sincerely , J ohn Huffman Lisa Huf fman