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Home My WebLink About1.0 ApplicationAPPLICATION Special Use Permit GARFMLD COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT 109 Eighth Street Suite 303 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Telephone: 970-945-8212 Facsimile: 970-945-7785 ? BE Submittal Date: Base Fee. Applicant: Special Use Being Requested: Zone District: Size of Parcel: t z isoiCEIYED APR April 12,2000 $400 River Valley Ranch c/o Crystal River Limited Partnership 424 River Valley Ranch Drive Carbondale, C0 81623 (e70) 70+1J00 5.03.07 - Storage of natural resource - Water Storage Tank A/R/RD - Agricu ltural/Resi dential/Rural D ensity 100'diameter tank site with a 1620' access road Accompanying Application Information: 1.The applicant proposes to construct a 700,000 gallon (62'diameter x32' high) above ground, welded steel water storage tank. The tank will be constructed in accordance with applicable American Water Works Association (AWWA) practices and specifications (AWWA D-100-96). The proposed location minimizes disturbance of the natural topography and landscape while nestling into the base of the Holland Gulch thereby eliminating any adverse visual impacts from the valley floor and adjacent property owners. The exterior of the tank will blend with the indigenous surroundings matching the sage, pinion, and other earth colors. Hours of Operation - The water storage facility will be accessed periodically by Town of Carbondale staffwithin the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in addition to 24 hour emergency access. The water tank will serve the future phases of the River Valley Ranch development and, upon completion, will be conveyed to the Town of Carbondale along with a perpetual easement for tank site access. A letter from the Town of Carbondale Director of Public Works is included in this application. The proposed special use will not require the use of well water or treatment of wastewater. A detailed site plan identifying proposed access, tank location, cross section, and the adjacent areas is included with this application. A vicinity map is also included in this application package. J. 4. 5. 6. A copy of the Garfield County Assessor's Map is attached showing all public and private landowners adjacent to the subject property The proposed tank site is currently part of the Crystal River Ranch (CRR) property. The applicant and CRR have entered into a land exchange agreement in which the subject parcel will be conveyed to CRLP on May 12,2000. Enclosed is letter from Sue Rodgers of CRR authorizing the applicant to proceed with this SUP application. An impact statement prepared by Schmueser Gordon Meyer, Inc. and Environmental Perspectives is included in this application package. The information contained within this application is complete and correct, to the best of my knowledge: 7. -(l zo ffi o IPx,*"31,!gruondale j Carbondale, CO 81623 (97O) 963-2733 FAX (970) 963-9tN RECEIVED l'lAR I 0 2000 chris Trevisani March 8' 2ooo 424 River Valley Ranch Drive Carbondale, Colorado 81623 Re: Storage Reservoir, RYR Phase YI Dear Chris. We have reviewed the proposed storage reservoir capacity for Phase YI of River Valley Ranch upper pressure zone with our engineer. As determined during the Preliminary Plan Land Use process, a 700,000-gallon reservoir will be adequate to meet the needs of the proposed RVR upper pressure zone as well as providing water storage capacity to supply future needs of the Town of Carbondale. If you have any addition questions, or we can provide more information, please don't hesitate to call. $I Public Works Director :o ^.\l if.:-\ ll/d'\D \rDB'-,^i- rlc :\ i.) 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SEC 33 GONT Tax ltems Pre/Suc Remarks Tax Sale Spec As Mlnec Sibllng Flags Protast (t) Mobile Aut Value Rallroads Control Hlstory CAMA (A) Perconal (P Oll and Gas M-I-O9-OO O€t:1ztA GARCO ASSESSOR Rr00165 Year 5s5 17TH ST STE 2400 DENVER Co 802023941 239ilt2100378 0o1rl70 c'eRsoNoale 8usinoss Namo 9453953 P-03 Name Sltus Mobile Tract Gondo Block Sales Mlsc (M) Mar-Og-OO 08:15A GARC() ASSESSOR Rot0't 53 CRYSTAL RIVER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP PO Box 4970 ASPEN CO 81612.0S70 Yoar 2463044000/t0 CARBONDALE 3uslness Namo N i owner Name/AdGu!'+rlne? | T!I1J- Brklg_LcondozliQ![.-sares? J f@-dl Lesat Description ffi SECT,TWN,RNG:4€.88 DESC: SEC 3&4 ALL THOSE PT OF LOTS 6.7,8,9 E SESE OF SEC oESC: 4 & LOT'13 SEC. 3 LYING SWLY OF CARB. TOWN LIMITS BK:O534 PG:0825 BK:0534 PG:0830 BK:0525 PG:0766 BK:0498 PG:0347 BK:0494 PG:0822 BK:0928 PG:0945 BK:0928 PG:0942 PRE:R0l 01 01 AND/THRU:& 9453953 P -04 Name Situs Mobilo Tract Gondo Block Sales Mlsc (M) Tax llems Pre/Suc Remarks Tax Selo Spec As Minss Slbllng Flags Protest (T) Moblle Aui Value Railroads Control Hastory CAMA (A) Personal (P Oil and Gas Ern"ni i*Prlor Vorslon Go To lmaging Prior Year Ne(x)t Verslon Abat6mont Next Ysar Clerk's Doc's Property Card Update Clear Exit ---- ."?#rff T,:rn g/A6Gl *'H#ffifr..HHfr.: H Po Box 446 CARBONDALE CO 81623'{1446 cArrA (A) Personal (P Oil and Gas SECT,TWN,RNG:9{{8 DESC: TR lN Nlr2NE BK:0595 PG:fi}i4 BK:0568 PG:0603 BK:0753 PG:0384 BK:0753 PG:0391 PRE:RO10105 Maf-Og-OO Oa:15A GARCO ASSESSOR 94s3953 P, 05 ffil .*lR010151 , I 246309100039 mol67 GARBONDALE 3usine63 Name Name .. 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ExcEPTA PoRTloN oF BLKS. s, DESCr J,K, & GoLF COURSE PARCEL #4' EXCEPTBLKS M & Q DESG: lN FLG 3 OF RIVER VALLEY RANCH' BK:0928 PG:0969 PRE:R010113 ASPEN CO 81612-4970 / 2463102000sl CARBONDALE fusiness Name Name Situs Mobile Tract Condo Block Sales Mlsc (M) Tax ltems Pre/Suc Remarts Tar Sale Spec As Mlnes Slbllng Flags Protest (T) Mobile Aut Value Rallroads Conlrol History CAMA (A) Personal (P Oil and Gas Go To lmaging M.5-O9-OO 08: 16,A GARCO ASSESSOR 1 00170 PERRY SOPRTS RANCH PARTNERSHIP LTD 163 COUNTY ROAD 118 GARSONDALE CO 81 023-9203 Business Namo owner ru.-.rnf!rt|],#ffi!!:t I 9er9e1 I UEIL tr%lTi lLesa! o""rfttion A SECT.TWN,RNG: 10-8-88 DESG: ALL THAT PORTION OF LOT 13. ALSO ALL OF 15 & 19 DESC: SEC 9 W2,W2SE,S2NE,& N2NE. sEc 10 w2w2, LOTS 3,4, DESC: 5,6,7,10,11,12,13,15. ALSO ALL THAT PRT. OF THE DESG: FOLLOWTNG LOTS LYING WRLY OF THE C/L OF THE OESC: CRYSTAL RvE- 9453953 P-Oa Name Situs Moblle Tract Condo Block Sales Misc (M) Tax ltems Prorsuc Remarks Tar Sate Spec As Mlnes Sibling Flags Protest ff) Mobile Aut Value Rallroads Control History CAMA(A) Perconal (P Oil and Gas --b,;;iY.";Paot v.oion Go To lmaging Prlor Year No{x)t Version Abatomsnt Noxt Year Clerk's Doc's Property Card Update Cloar Exlt o ao \INI C^NN F.j a IH RIN ln o o $?EF Sffit BY: rE .\ B_19_0;4:26pU; Y CBYSTAI RIVEN, N,AIICE p-oBo(cic,AREO]flr.E.@lOE^DOslGzt 555ITrHSTREET.flrIE240qoENI,ER.@|OR Do0oeE 0?0!B.2aH. (F n 0700ftIe5e5 3(820$ls0l . (EN{ sfi}Qlli}talt March 13,2000 Mr. Michael L. Staheli Projcct Managcr River Valloy Ranch 424 Rivcr Valloy Ranch Drivc Carb6ndale, CO 81623 Re: ProPored Wrter Trnk Dear Mr. Staholi: As you know, Cryrtal River Ranch Co. LLP ("CRR") and Crystal River Limitpd Partncrship ("CRLP") arG currently negotiating an agreemcnt under which CRR iwould exchange the land shown on Exhibit A to this letter (thc "CRR Land") for other land owned by CRLP. :- , CRLP has requcsted CRR'g coffient for CRLP to apply to tho County Comririssioners of Garfield Couuty for a special use permii to consrruct I ccrtain waterltank for thc Town of Carbondale on the CRR Land (the "Permit"), in ation that we will cnter into and consummate an agreement for the exchango land and thst CRLP will acquirc tho CRR l.and and CRR will acquire the CRLP land. cRR hereby consctrts to CRLP applying for the Permit, on the condition that: shall not incur, and CRLP agrccs to indemnifu and hotd harmlesc CRR against, Eny cost or liability as a result of or in connsction with the ion for the Permit; (2) this con$ent and the application for the Permit shall bc upon GRLP acquiring title to the cRR Land and cRR acquiring title to CRLP land by May 15, 2000, and it for any reasoh CRR rnd CRLP do not title by that datc, CRR's consent under thfu lctter shall terminats and shall be od rctroactively and neither CRR nor the cRR Land shall be burdened by or y obligation with rospcct th€ y/atcr tank or be burdened by or have any with respeot to the Permit or the applioation for the Pcrmit. j \7t 970 963 a5g5;# 3/ 4 from (r) APP con the have :ry 970 963 9595;# 4/ 4 o Mr, fvlichael L. Staheli Marfh 13,2000 Pagri2 .-,',, lf these torms and conditio[s arc acceptable to you, pleasc sign below and return this letter to me by March lA 20A0. CRYSTAL RIVER RANCH COMPANY LLP, a Colorado limited llabitity partncrship By: I e8retA to and Accepted: CRYFTAL RIIY-ER LTMITED As lts: General partner PARTNERSTIIP, a Del[ware limited iI iIly: i ! As lti: 2636t0{_l 3-13-0iqiz7Yuii (970) 945-1004 FAX (970) 945-5948 E'VG,,VEEFS =- SURVEYORST..*M-- IVNMUEIEN : GORDON MEYER 118 West 6th, Suite 200 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 April 1 1, 20OO Mr. Mark Bean, Director Garfield County Planning & Building Department 109 Eighth Street, Suite 303 Glenwood Springs CO 81601 RE: River Valley Ranch Upper Zone Water Tank Dear Mark: The River Valley Ranch Subdivision needs to install an upper zone water tank to provide satisfactory pressures to the higher portions of the project. The desired site is located to the west of the subdivision and up the north branch of Holland Gulch on land located within unincorporated Garfield County. This letter provides an impact statement as required by Section 5.03.O7, Conditional and Special Uses, lndustrial Operations of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution. Sections (A) through (F) list the impacts to be addressed and contain the responses associated with this project. Existing lawful use of water through depletion or pollution of surface runoff, stream flow or groundwater. The potential for pollution of surface runoff exists while the tank and access road are being constructed. The contractor will be required to incorporate standard temporary erosion control measures into the construction, including straw bale check dams, silt fencing and temporary diversions. These measures will minimize the amount of sediment transported. The runoff will flow to River Valley Ranch golf course lakes which represent the only bodies of water at risk. These lakes were designed as water quality settling ponds and will protect the quality of the Crystal River against all foreseeable impacts of this construction. lmpacts on adjacent land from generation of vapor, dust, smoke, noise, glare or vibration, or other emanations. The proposed tank site is located in the bottom portion of the gulch several thousand feet from any existing residences. lmpacts on adjacent land would be minimal. Impacts on wildlife and domestic animals through the creation of hazardous attractions, alteration of existing native vegetation, blockage of migration routes, use patters or other disruptions. See separate report contained elsewhere in this submission. (A) (B) (c) April 'l 1, 20OO Mr. Mark Bean Page 2 (E) (D)Affirmatively show the impacts of and automobile traffic to and from such uses and their impacts to in the County. Construction access will be taken gh the River Valley Ranch Subdivision. After construction, anticipated t consists of weekly visits by the Town of Carbondale Water personnel. There ould be no impacts to the County. That sufficient distances shall such use from abutting property which might otherwise be damaged by of the proposed use(s). The tank site is located several t feet from any existing residence. The abutting property is used for li grazing and agricultural purposes. The tank site property will be conveyed o River Valley Ranch for the purpose of be no unforeseen impacts.constructing this tank. There s Mitigation measures proposed for all the foregoing impacts identified and for 3.08 of this Resolution.the standards identified in Section (F) There are no anticipated impacts measures other than the tempora discussed. would require special erosion control measures mitigation previously I hope this letter adequately addresses all c you may have regarding the impacts of this water tank construction and continued opera n. Please give me a call if you have any on.questions, comments or require additional in Sincerely, SCHMUESER GORDON MEYER, INC. O;nk David M. Kotz, P.E. DMK:lec/93O23XOo cc: Chris Trevisani, RVR SCHMUESER GORDON ER, INC. Frsx AND llYrlonre Hagrrars Rnxcx MANAGEIIIENT PLANS IMPAGT STATEIIIENTS LaxO UsE PERIIIITS CAPTII/E WTuoITre FaqIItTY DESIGN JoHN €,EIDEL O2I4 PRTNCE DR CARBOT{DALE, co af 62a 97o-96a.1976 970-968-Aa49 FAX JVYIEIDELER(>F.NET to associated wildlife. either deer or elk. There is some TO: Garfield County Planning Department GIS Resources-Wildlife Impacts. SUBJECT: Wildlife Impacts of Water Tank EXECUTIVE STIMMARY and road, River Valley Ranch The Proposal to locate a 700,000-gallon water and service road at the first junction ofHolland Gulch will have minimal impact on wi The physical disturbance will be limited to approximately % acre. There will be no ivity associated with the maintenance or operation ofthe tank that will a disturbance to native wildlife. There are at least three similar water tanks,in similar wildlite habitats in the Roaring Fork Valley that have shown no negative AIryECTED HABITAT This location is mapped by the Colorado DMsion Wildlife's (CDOW) wildlife Resource Infonnation System as Winter Range,Concentration Areq Swere Winter Range, for Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemi,, and elk (Cerws Canadensis).ltis within the overall range for black bean (Urws / and wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). In addition it is classified as Summer for Mule Deer. Holland Gulch contains a perennial spring that sup a limited riparian community of a few willows (Salix spp) nd some grasses.vegetation includes serviceberry (Amelanchier spp), Gambels oak (Quercus y', junipers (Juniperus scopulorum), rabbit brush (Chrysothunrus spp), and sagebrush berry are very old and provide very limited forage ryfl. The oak and service infestation of Common Burdock (Arctium mirus).The slopes above the bottom are covered with pinyon (Pirus edulis)ljunrper and mi browse including Mt mahogany (C er c ocorpu s m ontanu s) . This small gulch is one of many that cut into the and mesas that run from Thompson Creek to Westbank. These flat mesas the numerous drainages that run into the Crystal provide the lowest elevation for wintering deer and elk. The mix has the right combination to make itofbrowse, pinyon juniper and agricultural usable by these species during severe winter ons. Deer and elk move through this acres of this habitat in this strip ofarea depending on the winter. There are over 5, tableland west of the Crystal and Roaring Fork There is some daily movement through this gulch basis. There are tracks and game trails through t been used by deer for polishing their antlers. more use on the fairway and rough of the fifth appear to be using the gulch as access to the not much production of forage species in the Holland Gtrlch is also in the overall range for both would utilize the spring for water and move any critical habitat or forage for either ofthese PHYSICAL IMPACT The proposal would construct a l0' (ten fixt) gulch crossing the watercourse in two places. The would follow an old roadway part of the way, wi gulch. The road would follow a gravel bench bushes would be removed. The road would conti grove of old tall oak trees. There is a partial cut have to be removed. The road would continue up The north fork will have a culvert insalled and service road and will be placed in a culvert 80' will be placed in a circle approximately 80 feet in around the tank as required. The total project will The tank pad will replace a grove of old oak trees. back on the west side to accommodate the circle IMPACTS ON WILDLIFE Physical Displacement The road will displace very liule habitat located serviceberry bushes that wiil be displaced are old elk. There will be no disturbance of vegetation on important part ofthis winter range. The tank i have crowned out at 12to 15 feet in height and Activity Disturbance This tank will be turned over to and operated by construction the road will be closed and gated wi personnel only. Mainterumce is to be performed anticipate I or 2 trips per week. This level of acti negatively impact the use ofthis area by wildlife. at this time of day will not both deer and elk on a seasonal . The willows in the bottom have would indicate that there is than in the gulch. Some animals forage ofthe fairways. There is ofthe gulch. bear and turkey. These species the area. The gulch does not contain road up the right hand side ofthe is 1,600 feet long. This road the first crossing at the mouth of the a few old decadent serviceberry re up the right had side through a isting through these trees and few will gulch to a fork in the watercourse. rcd. The south fork will be under the by 36" diameter. The water tank . This will inctude a driveway approxametly.53 acres of land. The sides ofthe draw will be shaped gravel bench. The few offer little forage for either deer or south facing slopes that are the will displace a grove of oak trees that no forage. Carbondale Water Department. Post access restricted to authorized 9 and 4 PM weekdays. They 3. 4. 5. 6. DISCUSSION MITIGATION OF IMPACTS l. The construction period for this project by wildlife. be during the offpeak period ofuse 2. Any disturbed ground on the sides of native grass mix. Weed control will be carried out for two Access to the tank and road will be restri to maintenance personnel. Maintenance activity will be limited to hours except for emergencies. The tank will be painted a neutral color to with natural surroundings. This tank should have minimal impact on the winter range of deer and elk. The primary use ofthe project site by these species is movernent and water. This project will not impact either ofthose activities. In fact access by these animals to the fertilized fairway species are attracted to the enhanced grasses of water. The low level of activity associated with road will be reseeded with road will probably facilitate the rough ofthe fifth fairway. Pellet course that receive fertilizer and on going operation and maintenance groups left by wintering deer and elk indicate that numbers of these species utilized the fifth fairway and rough ofthe RVR Course this past winter. These of this facility will not affect the use of this area by of the native species. There are currently numerous water tanks of size located in similar wildlife habitats. Wildcat ranch in Old Snowmass has a tank located at the top of similar winter range inhabited by over three hundred elk.elk utilize the road for travel and forage around the tank. Aspen Glen installed a si tank in a similar location at the foot of a gulch approximaely four years ago.area is also heavily used by both deer and elk for winter and spring forage. No negative ofthis tank have been documented and the wildlife continues to use the El Jebel also has a tank located on a south-facing portion of critical deer winter range of this tank have been documented. Eagle County- No negative effects The vegetation that witiUe removed by the road tank construction is mostly limited to old plants that have reached a height and ity lwel that provides limited forage for either deer and elk. The annual new growth is unreachable buy most animals. the very tops ofthese plants and The watercourse will be protected during will be unchanged. CONCLUSION and its availability to wildlife use I have reviewed Wildlife Biologist This project will be located in critical ranges for deer and elk. These speoies move through this gulch as they travel up and down the River during their movements to s@ure winter forage. When the snow is deep browse located at the foot ofthese slopes. When will utilize the sagebrush and other is less snow accumulation they will move ttnough this area to reach the hay fields the enhanced grasses ofthe golf course. This tank not remove or damage any ofthis browse nor will on the Crystal River Ranch and the associated sewice road will activrty associated with the operation or maintenance ofthe tank prevent or i the use of this area by wildlife. project site and have this analysis on April 10, 2000. Ir'-'/ MAR. 29. 2000 5:20PM H,h,!, 618 Anoll,ad, 5fi8 , Rl"E-{?lALtd W,IAI N0.002? -P r - 3-eo@ Note: Fq lntetwtation offftis clata, contad Psm schnur, vutdlife Bto@ist, colqndo Divislon ofWildlife, Gnnd Jundlon, atgTO-207-1fiZ. ,.117 /\ffi.teAtue-l? - g(-tur trrr<trEfy'tuiltv, rJrzrrt(J runqtoq at c/o-2s7_1192. *f, A{rfruADLe_T! .?l+{g .fu| xrr pfllE- R*Wlldlifa habitat liee: engrer l Within Our in Arca ey I Mite of Arce Bald Eagle Aclive Nest Site ./ Bald Eagle Wnter Range - '1.1- Black Be]ar overan narige -rZ I tz- Blsck Besr-Human Conflict -Black Beer Fall Concentratlon Area -/Btack Bear summer Concentrstion Aree -E- Bighom Migration Fattems Z. Blghom OveratlRenge I Blghom Winler Range 5 Bighom Winter Conc€nlretion Area I Bighom Summer Range I Bighom produdion Area -/Boreal Toad 2 Canada Goose Brcod Concsntretion Area 2 Cgnada Goose Feeding Alea ?Z Canada Goose Prcduction Area -/ -Y- Canada Goose Wntering Area z- -_/Canada Goose lMnter Concentmilon Area ).2- - Chukar sr vursenrrauon Area Z Colo River Cuthroet Trout J Elk Migrarion Conictors -'Z Elk lA/riter Range = 'r'- Elk Severe Winter Range 2 Elk Overall Range :7 Etk Summer nrig" Jz- Elk SumrnerConcentration Area / Elk Produdlon Anea 7,.2 Golden Eagte Nest Site ..'/ Gotden Edi; liG unmoro srstus 4 Greal Blue Heron Nesting Area E- Kltfox potentlalHebitat '.2- Kitfo<eieio s[intirsi-' 4Lynx ', / Mule Deer Mlgratioo Pefterns t - I Mule Deer Wtiter Range 7 -V Mule Deer \Mnter COnoenlrgtlon Arce r Mule Deer Severe WinterRange 7 Mule Deer Ovemil Range 7 . Mule Deer Summer Range ;7 Mde Daer Resldent Population Aree - -Mule Deer Highway Crcsslng -tY- Native Flsh -'-> L/ osprey Actlve Nest Site Il --/.l/' MAR 29. 2000 5:2OPM Wildlffe habttar leregrine Falcon Adive NestPeregrine Febon tteSing nrea iffiflffi illm#"*lly, t';*lf Ha bitsr rronghom Antelope Wlnter nandel.ronghom AnteloDe.Winter Con ientratio n AreaPtarmigan potential Habitat' -''--rrr'e.'vr I Raptors Rszorback Sucker River Otter overall Range Sege Grouse Srood Arei lage Grouse Overslt Range Sage Grouee produdion AresSege Grcuse WinterAree Wilrt Turtey Overall Range Wild Turkey prEduction rqres ,{!! lurrer Wiler Ranse .f{!! ]u*ey Wnter Concenrrsfion AreaV{fp Turtey Roosillno Sites Wolverine possible *ghdng o-No,ooz?-P 2 Out of Arsa o lies:Entircly panlv in Area in Ania Whhin { Mile E e.24JZ -4. 'ZGJZ JZ 7Z_t I Z. Z4 Z JZ. Submittal Date: Base Fee. Applicant: Special Use Being Requested. Zone District: Size of Parcel: i:::,'slr:)r-I &Eecrrc GARFIELD C.UNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT D JUL.U U.g 109 Eighth Street Suite 303 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Telephone: 970-945-8212 Facsimile: 970-945-7785 July 5, 2000 $400 River Valley Ranch c/o Crystal River Limited Partnership 424 River Valley Ranch Drive Carbondale, CO 81623 (970) 704-1100 5.03.07 - Storage of natural resource - Water Storage Tank A/R/RD - Agricultural/ResidentiallRural Density 100'diameter tank site with a 1700 lf access road Accompanying Application Information: l. The applicant proposes to construct a 700,000 gallon (62'diameter x 32' high) above ground, welded steel water storage tank. The tank will be constructed in accordance with applicable American Water Works Association (AWWA) practices and specifications (AWWA D-100-96). The proposed location minimizes disturbance of the natural topography and landscape while nestling into the base of the Holland Gulch thereby eliminating any adverse visual impacts from the valley floor and adjacent property owners. The exterior of the tank will blend with the indigenous surroundings matching the sage, pinion, and other earth colors. Hours of Operation - The water storage facility will be accessed periodically by Town of Carbondale staffwithin the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in addition to 24 hour emergency access. 2. The water tank will serve the future phases of the River Valley Ranch development and, upon completion, will be conveyed to the Town of Carbondale along with a perpetual easement for tank site access. A letter from the Town of Carbondale Director of Public Works is included in this application. The proposed special use will not require the use of well water or treatment of wastewater. 3. A detailed site plan identiSing proposed access, tank location, cross section, and the adjacent areas is included with this application. 4. A vicinity map is also included in this application package. 5. 6. A copy of the Garfield County Assessor's Map is attached showing all public and private landowners adjacent to the subject property. The proposed tank site is currently part of the Crystal River Ranch (CRR) property. The applicant and CRR have entered into a land exchange agreement in which the subject parcel will be conveyed to CRLP on July 31, 2000. Enclosed is letter from Sue Rodgers of CRR authorizing the applicant to proceed with this SUP application. Impact statements prepared by Schmueser Gordon Meyer, Inc., Environmental Perspectives, and Erick Olgierson are included in this application package. The information contained within this application is complete and correct, to the best of my knowledge: Date: /-5 'o 7. Applicant: o lPx*"31"9,1'bondal1 Carbondale, CO 81623 (970) 963-2733 FAX (970) 963-9140 RECEIVED !\/lAR I 0 2000 March 8,2000 Chris Trevisani 424 River Valley Ranch Drive Carbondale, Colorado 81623 Re: Storage Reservoir, RVR Phase YI Dear Chris We have reviewed the proposed storage reservoir capacity for Phase VI of River Valley Ranch upper pressure zone with our engineer. As determined during the Preliminary Plan Land Use process, a 700,000-gallon reservoir will be adequate to meet the needs of the proposed RVR upper pressure zone as well as providing water storage capacity to supply future needs ofthe Town of Carbondale. If you have any addition questions, or we can provide more information, please don't ,-.\l r.;\ ltrd -\D \rD*-rai. J,$ Larry O4: 11p nendo e Hillen 9709630620 p-? 118 West 6th, Suite 200 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 , l'lar - O8 O0 EIVG'IVEEFS-: suRwYons:S GM:- (970) 94s-1004 FAX (970) 945-5948 SC'{I.,UESEB OORDON NEYEN March 7, 2OOO Mr. Larry Ballenger, Public Works Director Town of Carbondale 51 1 Colorado Avonue Carbondale CO 81623 RE: River Valley Ranch Water Storago Volume lssues Dear Larry: The purpose of this letter is to comment on the size of the proposed Biver Valley Ranch (RVR) upper pressure zone water tank. RVR is beginning the planning for the upper pressure zone tank. They had asked you whether or not the TOO,OOO gallon size is still sufficient for the Town of Carbondale. This letter will attempt to address that issue. By way of history, SGM prepared a Water System Master Plan in March of 1995. That master plan determined theTown's water storage needsfor buildout of Planning Area #1 to be 2.564 MG. Currently, the Town has 2.25 MG in storage which is the combined storage of the two White Hill tanks. lt was uncertain at the time of the master plan whether the 25O,OOO gallon tank would remain as a potable watertank. This left a potentialfuture deficit of 564,000 gallons to be made up from the RVR tank. The next ancremental size larger would be 600,OOO gallons. lt was decided to slightly oversize the RVR tank to 7OO,OO0 gallons during the time RVR was proceeding through the Preliminary Plan Land Use process with lhe Town. Subsequent to the preparation of the Water Master PIan, the Town updated the Comprehensive Plan and the Three Mile Area Plan. I have reviewed both of those documents to determine if there is a significant difference in the future population projections for the Town. I have determined that the Water Master Plan population projections for Planning Area #1 are slightly higher than those projections from tha Comprehensive Plan, 1999, and the Three Mile Area Plan prepared by Otack Rock Creek Studio" Therefore, the assumptions for water storage in the Water Master Plan are conservatlve and the TOO,OOO gallon tank projected for the RVR upper pressure zone is more than adequate. The Town should understand that, if significant development takes place outslde Planning Area #1, additional water storage will be required in the future, both from a volumetric point of view and potentially, a pressure zone requirement. lt,lor instance, signif icant development occurs on the East Mesa area, it is probablo that water will have to be pumped out of the White Hill tank to a higher water storage tank to serve land use in this area. Og OO O4: 1 1p neno 9709o March 7, 2OOO Mr, Larry Ballenger Page 2 I hope this is the information you require to continue your review of the RVR tank. I understand that RVR will be submitting theirtank preliminary construction drawings for review in the near future. lf you have any additional questions or cornments, ptease don't hesitate to call. Sincerely, SCHMUESER GORDON MEYER, INC. da Hi I len 630620 p.3ltlan Louis Meyer, P.E. 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EidEFf AqqEM!-of qL!!Q'9. ]rSper co 81612{9z0 DESc: J'[, -& 99Lf couRsE.PARcEL *t' . ./ EXcEPTBLKS M & Q DESC: tN FLG 3 oF Name Situs Moblle Tract Condo Block Sales Mlsc (M) Tax ltsms Pre/Suc Remarks Tax Sale Spec As Mlnss Slbllng Flags Protost (T) Mobile Aut Value Rallroads Conlrol History GAMA(A) Porsonal (P Oi! and Gas Ne(r)t Verslon Mar-Og-OO 08:16lA GARCO ASSESSOR iBusiness Name 9453953 P-OA Name Sltus Moblle Tract Condo Block Salos Misc (M) Tax llems Prersuc Remarks Tax Sale Spoc As Mlnes Sibling Flags Prote$ (f) Mobile Aut Value Rallroads Control Hbtory CAMA(A) Porsonal (P Oil and Gas -Cr.r"nt Y""a paiiiEiron GoTo lmaging Prlor Year Ndx)t Vorsion Abatomont Nert Year Clerk'a Doc's Proporty Card Updato Ctoar Exlt SECT,TVI,N,RNG: I O-8€E DESG: ALL THAT PORTION OF LOT 13. ALSO ALL OF 15 & 19 DESG: SEC 9 W2,VY2SE.S2NE A N2NE. SEG tO w2w2. LoTs 3,4, DESC: 5,6,7,10,11,12,13,15. ALSO ALL THAT PRT. OF THE DESG: FOLLOWTNG LOTS LY]NG WRLY OFTHE CrL OF THE DESC: CRYSTAL RvE. PERRY SOPRIS RANCH PARTNERSHIP LTD ss{l'nv:F\ u/u u6r, tbu5;# irl 4 nlvEn nAI[cE vl P-OEO(66,C RBOtmr-E.@I,oF^DOEr623 555ITTHgthEEr.EtrrE2a0otoEilt,EA.co{Of, Do0oeoe965a2ar r fAxt 97o0fi1366 ixB2glts0t . FpO sfilQ9}til March 13,2000 : : :'r l) Mr. Michael L. Staheli I1ri-tl Y..nascr 424 Rivcr Valloy Ranch Drivc Carbondale, CO 81623 Re: ProPorcd Weter Trnk Dear Mr. Staholi: . As you know, Cryrtal River Ranch Co. LLP ("CRR") and Cryrtal River Limitpd Partncrahip C'CRLP") aro ourrctrtly negotiating an agreement under which CRR pvoutd exchuge thc land chown on Exhibit A to this letter (thc "CRR Land") for olher land owned by CRLP. I CRLP has requcsted CRR's coneent for CRLP to apply to tho County Comr,nissioners of Garfield County for a special use permit to corstruct a ccrtain wateritank for thc Town of Carbondale on the CRR Lond (the "permit"), in that we will cntor into and consumm&tc an agreement for the exchango of thi| land and that CRLP will aoquirc tho CRR l,and and cRR will acquire the otherlCRlP tand. cRR horoby corlsctrts to CRLP applying for the Permit, on the condition that: (r) from condi have shdl not inour, and CRLP agrccg to indemni& and hold harmress cRR agalnst, Etry cost or lirbility as a result of or in conneotion with the APPI for ths Po,rmit; (2) this consent and thc application for the permit shall be I upon CRLP acquiring tltlc to the cRR Land and cRR acquiring title to the titlc by thet datc, CRR' CRLP lanrl by.!{+l*, 2000, and if for any roasotr Cl(R rnd CRLP do not tlc by thet datc, CRR's conscnt under this letter shall terminate end shell hunder this lctter sball tcrminats and shall be I rctroactivoly and ngither cRR nor the cRR Land shall be burdoned by or obligatioa with rospict the watcr tank or bc burdened by or have any with respect to thelPermit or the application for the pcrmit. Itu|, il-lil-u;{;zorm; ir-lo-u:'c;zlr[;u/u u6r, uauD;r 4/ 4sE{t BY; lL''4i lf these terms and conditions arc acceptable to you, pleasc sign betow and return this letter to me by Marah (Q, ZOOO. Mr. ffichael L. Staheli PARTNERSHIP, CRYSTAL RIVER RANCH COMPANY LLP, a Colorado limited llabitity pnrtncrship By; Suc As lts: Genoral PartnerI Aerefd to and Accepted: CRYFTAL RITYER LTMITED a Defware limited By: As [ti: 263610{I 13,2000 Ptga 2 ol' ' (970) 945:1004 FAX (970) 945-5948 E'VC,,VEEFS :S..-M-_- SC'IITUESEB E: GOBT'ON UEYEN - 118 West 6th, Suite 200 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 , Mr. Mark Bean, Director Carfield County Planning & Building Department 109 Eighth Street, Suite 303 Clenwood Springs CO 81601 RE: River Valley Ranch Uoper Zone Water Tank Dear Mark: The River Valley Ranch Subdivision needs to install an upper zone water tank to provide satisfactory pressures to the higher portions of the project. The desired site is located to the west of the subdivision and up the south branch of Holland Gulch on land located within unincorporated Carfield County. This letter provides an impact statement as required by Section 5.03.07, Conditionat and Special Uses, lndustrial Operations of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution. Sections (A) through (F) list the impacts to be addressed and contain the responses associated with this project. (A) Existing lawful use of water through depletion or pollution of surface runoff, stream flow or groundwater. The potential for potlution of surface runoff exists while the tank and access road are being constructed. The contractor will be required to incorporate standard temporary erosion control measures into the construction, including straw bale check dams, silt fencing and temporary diversions. These measures will minimize the amount of sediment transported. The runoff will flow to River Valley Ranch golf course lakes which represent the only bodies of water at risk. These lakes were designed as water quality settling ponds and will protect the quality of the Crystal River against all foreseeable impacts of this construction. (B) lmpacts on adjacent land from generation of vapor, dust, smoke, noise, glare or vibration, or other emanations- The proposed tank site is located in the bottom portion of the gulch and in excess of I ,700 feet away from any existing residences. lmpacts on adjacent land would be minimal. (C) lmpacts on wildlife and domestic animals through the creation of hazardous attractions, alteration of existing native vegetataon, blockage of migration routes, use patters or other disruptions- See separate report contained elsewhere in this submission. June 1 2,2OOO Mr. Mark Bean Page 2 (D) Affirmatively show the impacts of truck and automobile traffic to and from such uses and their impacts to areas in the County. Construction access will be taken through the River Valley Ranch Subdivision. After construction, anticipated traffic consists of weekly visits by the Town of Carbondale Water personnel. There should be no impacts to the County. (E) That sufficient distances shall separate such use from abutting property which might otherwise be damaged by operations of the proposed use(s). The tank site is located in excess of I ,700 feet from any existing residence. The abutting property is used for livestock grazing and agricultural purposes. The tank site property will be conveyed to River Valley Ranch for the purpose of constructing this tank. There should be no unforeseen impacts. (F) Mitlgation measures proposed for all of the foregoing impacts identified and for the standards identified in Section 5.03.08 of this Resolution. There are no anticipated impacts which would require special mitigation measures other than the temporary erosion control measures previously discussed. I hope this letter adequately addresses all concerns you may have regarding the impacts of this water tank construction and continued operation. Please give me a call if you have any questions, comments or require additional information. Sincerely, SER GORDON MEYER, INC. David M. Kotz, Chris Trevisani, RVR e*(ru DMK:ls/93023xO6.6-1 2-0O SCHMUESER GORDON MEYER, INC. InUttormom5il noctilE$ FIsH AND WILDLIFE HABITATS Rnxc}I MAhIAGEMEI{T PTAFIS IMPAqT STATEMENTS LAND USE PERMTTS CAPTIVE WTLDLIFE FAqTIITY DESIGN J(>H]I SEIDEL O2I4 PRTNGE DR SARB()NDALE, co at628 970,-96,A-197l5 970-963-a849 FAX J}YgETDELOROF.HET ro: Garfield County Planning Department GI S Resources-Wildlife Impacts. SUBJECT: Wildlife Impacts of Water Tank site and road, River Valley Ranch EXECUTTVE SUMMARY The Proposal to locate a 700,000-gallonwater tank and service road in Holland Gulch will have minimal impact on wildlife. The physical disturbance will be limited to approximately 314 acre. There will be no activity associated with the maintenance or operation of the tank that will create a disturbance to native wildlife. There are at least three similar water tanks, located in similar wildlife habitats in the Roaring Fork Valley that have shown no negative impacts to associated wildlife. AIFECTED HABITAT This locationis mapped by the Colorado Division of Wildlife's (CDOW) Wildlife Resource Information System as Winter Range, Winter Concentration Area, Severe Winter Range, for Mule Dee,r (Odocoileus hemiorrus), and elk (Cerws canadensis).It is within the overall range for black bew (Jrsus americamrs) and wild turkey (Meleagris gatlopvo). In addition itis classified as Summer Range for Mule Deer. Holland Gulch contains a perennial spring that supports a limited riparian community of a few witlows (Satix ryp) ardsome grasses and sedges (Carex spp). Gf.;her vegetation includes serviceberry (Amelanchier spp), Gambels oak (Quercus gambeli),junipers (Iuniperus scopulorum), rabbit brush (Chrysothamnus spp), Skunkbush Sumac, (Rhus trilobata), Chokecherry (Prumts virginiana). Mountain mahogany (Cercocarpus montamtsand sagebrush (Artemisia spp). The oak and service berry are very old and provide very limited forage for either deer or elk. There is some infestation of Common Burdock (Arctium mirus). The slopes above the bottom are covered with pinyon (Pirus edulis)f1uruper and mixed browse. Sagebrush dominates the upper flatter benches. Holland Gulch is one of many that cut into the tablelands and mesas that run from Thompson Creek to Westbank. These flat mesas and the numerous drainages that run into the Crystal provide the lowest elevation ranges for wintering deer and elk. The mix of browse, pinyon juniper and agricultural grassland has the right combination to make it usable by these species during severe winter conditions. Deer and elk move through this area depending on the winter. There are over 5,000 acres of this habitat in this strip of tableland west of the Cryst4l and Roaring Fork rivers. There is some daily movement through this gulch by both deer and elk on a seasonal basis. There are tracks and game trails througfi the area. The willows in the bottom have been used by deer for polishing their antlers. Pellet groups would indicate that there is more use on the fairway and rough of the fifth hole than in the gulch. Some animals appear to be using the gulch as access to the enhanced forage of the fairways. There is not much production of forage species in the bottom of the gulch. PHYSICAL IMPACT The proposed design would construct a 20' (twenty foot) wide road up the right hand side of tne gulch crossing the watercourse where necessary. The road will be approximately 1700 feet long. This road would follow an old roadway part of the way, with the first crossing at the mouth of the gulch. The road would follow a gravel bench where a few old decadent serviceberry bushes would be removed. The road would continue up the right had side through a grove of old tall oak trees. There is a partial cut existing through these trees and few will have to be removed. The road would continue up the gulch to a fork in the watercourse. The north fork will have a culvert installed and crossed- The south fork will be placed in a box culvert to handle both water and debris. The access road will be placed on the north side of the gulch out of the wetlands where possible. The tank location is on the south sideof the gulch. The water tank will be placed in a circle approximately 80 feet in diameter. The total project will cover approximately -78 acres of land. Tank Site Discription The tank site is located in a short narrow rocky side gulch that is currently full of rocks and dead trees. Live vegetation includes, Gambel Oalq Skunkbush sumac, Mt Mahogany and chokecher.y. The oak and chokecherry are old mature plants with limited forage production and availability. The Mt Mahogany is an important browse plant however, ihe plants located in this gulch are limited in number and have been heavily clubbed to the point where there is little annual growth. The gulch itself is overgrown and filed with debris to the point where it is currently unused as a transportation avenue. Game trails do cross the upper end of this small drainage above the tank location and will not be impaeted. There are some old juniper snags that are currently being used by cavity n"ite.r. There are numerous trees of this type in the area and the one that will removed will not limit reproduction of those species utilizing these snags. IMPACTS ON WILDLIFE Physical Displacement The road will displace very little habitat located on the gravel bench. The few serviceberry bushes that will be displaced are old and offer little forage for either deer or elk. Most of tn. displaced species will be mature oak and some chokecherry. The site is below the rim of the mesa. There will be no disturbance of vegetation on the upper sagebrush south facing benches that are the important part of this winter range. Activity Disturbance This tank will be turned over to and operated by the Carbondale Water Department. Post constructiorq the road will be closed and gated with access restricted to authorized personnel only. Maintenance is to be performed between 9 and 4 PM weekdays. They anticipate I or 2 trips per week. This level of activity at this time of day will not negatively impact the use of this area by wildlife. Holland Gulch is also in the overall range for both black bear and turkey. These species would utilize the spring for water and move through the area. The gulch does not contain any critical habitat or forage for either of these species. MITIGATION OF IMPACTS l. The construction period for this project with be during the offpeak period of use by wildlife. 2. Any disturbed ground on the sides of constructed road will be reseeded with native grass mix. 3. Weed control will be carried out for two years. 4. Access to the tank and road will be restricted to maintenance personnel. 5. Maintenance activity will be limited to daylight hours except for emergencies. 6. The tank will be painted a neutral color to blend with natural surroundings. 7. The access road will facilitate access for both deer and elk crossing this gulch to obtain browse on the upper sage covered slopes or the enhance grasses of the golf course. DISCUSSION Thistank should have minimal impact on the valuable winter range of deer and elk. The primary use of the project site by these species is for movement and water. This project will not impact either of those activities. In fact the road will probably facilitate the access by these animals to the fertilized fifth fairway and rough. Pellet groups left by wintering deer and elk indicate that significant numbers of these species utilized the fifth fairway and rough of the RVR Golf Course this past winter. These species are attracted to the enhanced grasses of the course that receive fertilizer and water. The low level of activity associated with the on going operation and maintenance of this facility will not affect the use of this area by any of the native species. There are currently numerous water tanks of similar size located in similar wildlife habitats. Wildcat Ranch in Old Snowmass has a water tank located at the top of similar winter range inhabited by over three hundred elk. The elk utilize the road for travel and forage around the tank. Aspen Glen installed a similar tank in a similar location at the foot of a gplch approximately four years ago. This area is also heavily used by both deer and elk for winter and spring forage. No negative affects ofthis tank have been documented and the wildlife continues to use the area. El Jebel also has a tank located on asouth-facing portion of critical deer winter range in Eagle County. No negative effects ofthis tank have been documented. Thevegetation that will be removed by the road and tank construction is mostly limited to old plants that have reached a height and productivity level that provides limited forage for either deer and elk. The annual new growth is at the very tops ofthese plants and unreachable buy most animals. The watercourse will be protected during construction and its availability to wildlife use will be unchanged. CONCLUSION This project will be located in critical ranges for both deer and elk. These species move through this gulch as they travel up and down the Crystal River during their movements to secure winter forage. When the snow is deep they will utilize the sagebrush and other browse located at the foot of these slopes. When there is less snow accumulation they will move through this area to reach the hay fields above on the Crystal River Ranch and the enhanced grasses of the golf course. This tank and the associated service road will not remove or damage any of this browse nor will any activity associated with the operation or maintenance ofthe tank prevent or impact the use of this area by wildlife. I have reviewed this project site and have provided this analysis on June 8, 2000.6z*lbt loho w. Seidel Wildlife Biologist '}'lAR 29 2000 5:20PM N0 0027 Hrdqs. 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E Z Lz/ Z ' MAR. 29. 2000 5:20PlvI Wildtffe habttar fereOrine Falcon Adive Nest leregrine Fetcon tvesring A;aPeregrine Faloon Mt;ilffi -n1,fi11#n&:'#, i'J1Xf Ha bitsr t-rungnom Antelope Wmor Rano-errongnom Antelooe,Wioter Conientration AreaRermigan potentiil Habitar Reptors Rszorback Sucker River Otter Overall Range Ssge Grouse Brooct Arei Sege Grcuse Overaff Range Sage Grouse production,{ree Sage Grcuse Winter Areg ,Sf! ]urrer ovar:afi Range Wild Turkey production,qrcs ,[v.r!! ]u*er winrer Ranse !f![ ]u*ey tMnter Concenrr€fion AreaV{ffrl Turkey RoosUns Sites W. olvodne possible Slgndng o lies: N0, 0027- P. 2 Out of Area Entircly in Aree Panly in Area Wtthin 1 Mile M --"4JZ -4.tZ.GtZZ. 7Z_* '| Z <4 Y 2 cuJESs+oo o??4flP Erlko"=1rson Partnershl 3osls4? a?Lz P -02 a?artnerohiV Ecology Land Uoe Tlannin4 La n d sc ape Ar chite ct u r e Chris Trevisani fuver ValleY Rarrch IIines Resort f)evcloPment 424 Rivcr Valley Ranch Drive (larbondale, tlo 81623 June 20, 200() I)ear Clluis, This leLer ontlines irnpacts to wetlantls and Waters uf the LIS and thc status ol'Section 404 pernritting for the construction of a municipal wuter tank and access road for the towu of L:arb,.,ncla'ic, as it applies to your application for a Special Use Permit from Garfield County' The proposed watcr tank lor:ation is on a hillside in Holland Gulch. A perennial strcam charurel and pockets of associated wetlands has been rlelincatcd along the lowcr reach of the gulch. 'lhis detineatign has been verified in the fieltl hy thc US Army Corps of Engineers (COE). (Attached [.ctter tiom GradY MoNurc). lo. water tnnk is tocatecl entircly out of wetlands arrcl Waters of thc LIS. The proposed access road will he lscarerl along the bottom of Holland Gulch. The road alignment has bcen refined t<r mininriz.e impacts to the stream channel and wetlanrJs to the maximum extcnt that is practical given topographical constraints. The road will avoicl all wetlands but will impact segmcnts of the stream chamel. The current road alignment and tank location are the result of pro-permitting consultatitln with the COF.. A 4O4 p.rr.rit tbr these activities has bcen submittetl [o thc COE. The Impactcd areas of channel will be icsrored adjacent ttl thc road. Any permanent loss of streattr ch:rnnel will be mitigated by the COE as a condition of pcrmitting. David Wilcdcn D^J"ilS--t^__-- \\ScrvcAEOP\.- Word docVivuViva spu lct06l900.tloc _ +q+o TuletJ e-D-rl,e .Llt;l;lera!,SolqaW .3O3-347-b212 . bpZ efl-Ee$eLry- r^an, 04/13/Ol 13:59 FAX 970S635887 RFCE/YFD APR 13 41 April 13,2001 To: Mark Bean Planning Director Garfield CountY 109 8th Street, Suite 303 Gienwood Springs, CO 81601 David Wilt"ten Subject: 4 0 I -construction notifi.cation Mr. Bean I am sending this letter on behalf of Hines Interests to inform you construction is about to corlmence Jn a project to build a new water tank and acoess road for the Town of Carbondale. As part of the 401 Water Quality Certification issued by the State of Colorado Defarnnent of Health and bnvironment Water Qualify Division, Hines is required to ,,oiify the local health deparfment prior to begitming construction. Since there is no loca1 healtl department for Gar{ield County the Water Qualrty Control Division Has asked us to notify your office. The project is located in the Southwest % of Section 4, Township 8 South, Range 88 Wesi. A copy of the 404-permit applioation has been inctuded with this letter to provide you with the specific details and location of the project. As set forth in both the 404 permit and the 401 certification best management practices (BMps) will be implemented to protect water quality. The applicant has chosen to use *ilt f"*", hay bail check structures, and possibly some tempotary detention structures. If you have any further questions or wish to arrange a site inspection please call my self or Chris Trevisani at Hines Interests (970'704-1100). Sincerely Boor z$5 '?1'l z )**UbfL David Wilcden, Consulting Ecologist 303-275-0930 f] SEP- 5-OO TUE I:54 PM CRYSTAL RIYER RANCIIE oslo5/t000 1{:33 FAtr 303 t96 FAX NO. BOLIJND & EART LLP 5s63s5:1 P2 .@ oq, o i7r p-o- ECD( Gr.€nmoil)AlE coLoflAoo-irst.'- - sruda+zzlr. (re)Qg10{.(}356 653 rrrH 8TEEEL SI,|TE 2.m, oEryvtF. col-ol^clc, 80e04 !o3-?9*t$1 r (fr$Q S0S.rFt 23s . ' SePtcmber 5,2000 : River, ValLeY Ranch ' - ''424 River'ValteY Rench Drivc ' ' carroidate,'CO-' 81-623 Dear Mt. Sta-heli: 1, you kno.w,-Crystal fl,iver'Ranch.cb, LLP CCRR':)'nhd Crystal Nver Limited p arrnership. flcirr-r )- ri c currently n-eg oti at ing an . greem ent ]_od.t whi oh , CRR would "*"t r":si' the lani shown on Exhihit A to this.letter (the '''CRR Land") for'othcr la'nd'owned bY CRI-P' . CRLF has rcgucstod CRR's consetrt for CRLP to apPlY to tho Cbunty ' ' Cornmission"ro oi dorrr"td Coung for a strecial use permit- lo 9ltrst{uct a ccrtain ' ;;i;;irrliiorthe Town qf C.ar. bondale on tho'CRR Land (t!t "Pgnort"), in . *ii"ip"ii.n that yre will euter into ard consummstG atr Egreement for the.exchange of this land end tuat CRLp will acquire 15s QRR Land arrd CRR will acqrrire th'e other CRLP latd, . . .cRR lc-reby conscDts ,_9!1LP applyioE for the Pcfmit, o'nthe 'condition that: (I) gRR strati notiincur,'asd CRLI Egrees to i:rdenrnify and hold harrnless CRR . .i;; and against, any aost or liability as a rosult-of.or in connection with t-he ,ppfi*ii"rifrr the plrmit; (2) this'cbhsent and the applioation for the Permit shall be .oi,diti,ir,"d upon qRI-P uc{"i.i"g title to thn CRRLaird and CRR aoquiring title to ;d;ii;; CRdp. ianA by Sgp'tembet t 5, 20o0,'and iffor arry-ieason CI& and CRLP . a"-r.t acquirc.title ty.itrllt'aate,. CRR's.oonsef,t under this letter shall.tcrminatc and .. ;ffi- iJrii"a.Ji",ioJi";ry. apd.nbither cRR noi the cRR Land shall bc burdened'..ir'* hgve any obligation with. respbct the weter tank cir be burdened by or have any oif ig*ir",*ith.r"tp1ct to ths Perprit o r the'applioati on fo; the Pcrmit' I O SEP-aa-eaAO O9t35 FROtl:CLRYTON STONE Og/08/oO 07:I0 FAI 970063t*O SBP- 5-00 TUE l:55 PU 0RYSTiL RMR RANCII-rAx ilo, 970 963 9595 512 36A 33A5 ulfl"fi'-"l,n* Blt: ol/o!/t00q f.i!, rAr los t,! 6',o-r EoIlJllD r uAat'IIP - o Mr. !fichaot L- Strhall Scptombor 5' 'O0OPtgo2 Ifthc!6ttr.EledcondtrloPiTlocorytrbtcto,/ou,pleeocignbclowr.od rduro thlr tdtcr t" ,'o by Sogtoobcr 12' ?OO{J.' CRYSTAI Bf\rRR RAI'ICH COMPAI'IY il.P. a Cotorado linltod liobilitY partaoslHP Anschuu-Bodgcrr As lte: Gsuarel Pr*asr A3recd to rud AcoaPtod: CRYSTAL RTVBR.LIMITBD 16!4t04-r.DOc P.@O?/EA? Q ooa ?. 3 O osr