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GARFIELD COUNTY
Building & Planning Department
108 8th Street, Suite 201
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
Telephone : 97 0.945.8212 Facsimile: 97 0.945.347 O
www. garfield-county.com
Subdivision Application Form
GEN ERAL I N FORMATIME CEIVED
CIo be completed by the applicant.)
OCI 2 S 2003
Subdivision Name:GARFIELD COUNTY
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Garfield County. All of the Garfield County Zoning and Subdivision Regulations are located for purchase at the
Planning Department and can also be found on the World Wide Web at the following address: http://www.garfield-
cou nty. com/bu ildi ng_and_planntng4ldex.hIm
A) The Sketch Plan Review (Section 3:00 of the Subdivision Regulations)
1.Purpose
The purpose of the Sketch Plan process is to allow an individual an opportunity to propose a
subdivision in a "sketch" format to the Planning Department and the Garfield County Planning
Commission in order to obtain a cursory review for compliance with the County's land use review
documents, regulations, and policies to identify any issues that would need to be addressed if the
proposed subdivision were to be pursued.
2,Applicability
Any individual proposing a subdivision in Garfield County is required to complete the Sketch Plan
review process as the first step in Garfield County's Subdivision process. More specifically, Garfield
County defines a subdivision (Section 2:20.48) as the division of a lot, tract or parcel of land into
two (2) or more lots, tracts, parcels or separate interests, or the use of any parcel of land for
condominiums, apartments or other multiple-dwelling units, as further defined by Colorado state
law.
3. Application / Submittal Requirements
ln order to apply for a Sketch Plan Review an Applicant is responsible for reviewing Section 3:00 of
the Subdivision Regulations and providing enough information to the Planning Department in the
application to conduct a thorough review and provide the resulting comments to the Planning
Commission for their review and comments, Specifically, Section 3:30, 3:32, and 3:40 of the
Subdivision Regulations contain the specific information required to be submitted to the Planning
Department in order to satisfy the application requirements in addition to the information requested
on this application form,
4. Process / Public Meeting
The Sketch Plan review process is considered a 1-step process because the application is
reviewed only by the Planning Commission at a public meeting. ln order to appear before the
Planning Commission, an applicant will have submitted all required application submittal
requirements mentioned above to the Planning Department Staff. Once submitted, Staff will have
15 working days to review the application to determine if all the required submittal information has
been submitted as required.
lf Staff determines that all the required information has been submitted, a letter will be sent to the
applicant indicating the application has been deemed "technically complete." lt is at this point Staff
will also indicate when the application has been scheduled to be reviewed before the Planning
Commission and will request the applicant supply additional copies to provide the Commission for
their review.
lf Staff determines that all the required information has not been submitted, a letter will be sent to
the applicant indicating the application does not comply with the submittal requirements and
therefore has determined the application to be "technically incomplete." The letter will also outline
the applications deficiencies so that the applicant knows what additional information needs to be
submitted. At this point, the applicant has 6 months (180 days) to provide the necessary
information to the Planning Department to remedy the application so that it may be deemed
technically complete. lf the application has not been deemed technically complete within this time,
the application will be terminated.
Once the application has been deemed technically complete and a date has been established as to
when the Planning Commission will review the application, Staff will conduct a land use review of
the application using the County's land use regulatory documents including the Zoning Resolution,
Subdivision Regulations, and the Comprehensive Plan of 2000. ln addition, Staff will also consider
referral comments provided from a variety of state and local agencies who may also review the
application. As a result, Staff will write a Memorandum on the proposed subdivision to the Planning
Commission containing the results on the land use analysis. This Memorandum will also be
furnished in advance to the applicant,
At the date and time set for the public meeting before the Planning Commission, Staff will present
the findings in the Memorandum and the applicant will be required to present the proposed
subdivision and respond to comments and questions provided by the Planning Commission. The
comments provided to the Applicant by the Planning Department and the Planning Commission as
a result of the Sketch Plan Process will be kept on file in the Planning Department for 1-year from
the meeting date before the Planning Commission. lf an Applicant does not submit a Preliminary
Plan application to the Planning Department within the 1-year timeframe, the Sketch Plan file will be
closed and the Applicant will need to reapply for a Sketch Plan review prior to a Preliminary Plan
review.
B) Preliminary Plan Review (Section 4:00 of the Subdivision Regulations)
1.Purpose
The purpose of the Preliminary Plan review process is to conduct a thorough review of the many
aspects that are associated with dividing land in Garfield County for the purposes of residential,
commercial, and industrial development. This is the most intensive review step where the Building
and Planning Staff, the Planning Commission, and the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will
conduct a thorough review of all the issues associated with the proposed subdivision against the
County's regulatory requirements. Ultimately, the purpose of this process is to identiff all the major
issues in the proposed subdivision by using the County's Zoning Resolution, Subdivision
Regulations, Comprehensive Plan of 2000, as well as other state and local referral agencies that
will provide comments on any issues raised in their review, This is the process that will either
approve or deny the application request.
2.Applicability
Any individual proposing a subdivision in Garfield County is required to complete the Preliminary
Plan review process as the second and most intensive step in Garfield County's Subdivision
process. More speciflcally, Garfield County defines a subdivision as the division of a lot, tract or
parcel of land into two (2) or more lots, tracts, parcels or separate interests, or the use of any parcel
of land for condominiums, apartments or other multiple-dwelling units, as further defined by
Colorado state law.
3. Application / Submittal Requirements
ln order to apply for a Preliminary Plan Review, an Applicant must have already completed the
Sketch Plan review process addressed in Section 3:00 of the Subdivision Regulations.
An applicant requesting Preliminary Plan review will be required to submit this application form, all
the required submittal information contained in Sections 4:40 to 4:94 of the Subdivision Regulations
as well as address all of the applicable Design and lmprovement Standards in Section 9:00 of the
Subdivision Regulations.
ln addition to the substantive submittal information related to the proposed subdivision project itself,
an applicant is required to complete all the public notice requirements so that legal public hearings
can be held before the Planning Commission and the BOCC which is addressed in Sections 4:20 -
4:31 of the Subdivision Regulations.
4. Process / Public Hearings
The Preliminary Plan review process is considered a 2-step process because the application is
ultimately reviewed by two County decision-making entities during public hearings: the Planning
Commission who makes a recommendation to the BOCC.
ln order to obtain dates for the public hearings before the Planning Commission and the BOCC, an
applicant will have submitted all required application submittal requirements mentioned above to the
Planning Department Staff. Once submitted, Staff will have 30 working days to review the
application to determine if all the required submittal information has been submitted as required.
lf Staff determines that all the required information has been submitted, a letter will be sent to the
applicant indicating the application has been deemed "technically complete." lt is at this point Staff
will also indicate when the application has been scheduled to be reviewed before the Planning
Commission / BOCC. Additionally, Staff will provide the applicant with the notice forms to be mailed,
published, and posted.
lf Staff determines that all the required information has not been submitted, a letter will be sent to
the applicant indicating the application does not comply with the submittal requirements and
therefore has determined the application to be "technically incomplete." The letter will also outline
the applications deficiencies so that the applicant knows what additional information needs to be
submitted. At this point, the applicant has 6 months (180 days) to provide the necessary
information to the Planning Department to remedy the application so that it may be deemed
technically complete, lf the application has not been deemed technically complete within this time,
the application will be terminated.
Once the application has been deemed technically complete and a date has been established as to
when the Planning Commission / BOCC will review the application, Staff will conduct a land use
review of the application using the County's land use regulatory documents including the Zoning
Resolution, Subdivision Regulations, and the Comprehensive Plan of 2000. ln addition, Staff will
also consider referral comments provided from a variety of state and local agencies who may also
review the application. As a result, Staff will write a Memorandum on the proposed subdivision to
the Planning Commission / BOCC containing the results on the land use analysis. This
Memorandum will also be furnished in advance to the applicant prior to the public hearings.
As mentioned above, Staff makes a recommendation to the Planning Commission and the BOCC
regarding the issues raised in the analysis of the proposed subdivision. The Applicant will first
propose the subdivision to the Planning Commission who is responsible for making a
recommendation of approval, approval with conditions, or denial to the BOCC. Next, the application
will be reviewed by the BOCC during a regular public hearing. The BOCC will consider the
recommendations from the Planning Staff and the Planning Commission, the information presented
by the applicant, and the public. As a result, the BOCC is the final decision-making entity regarding
the proposed subdivision and will either approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application.
lf the BOCC approves the subdivision application at the public hearing, the approval shall be valid
for a period not to exceed one (1) year from the date of Board approval, or conditional approval,
unless an extension of not more than one (1) year is granted by the Board prior to the expiration of
the period of approval. (See the specific information provided in Section 4:34 of the Subdivision
Regulations.) Following the hearing, Staff will provide a resolution signed by the BOCC which
memorializes the action taken by the Board with any / all conditions which will be recorded in the
Clerk and Recorder's Office. Once an applicant has Preliminary Plan approval, they are required to
complete the third and final step in the County's Subdivision Process: Final Plat Review.
PROPERTY DESCRIPruON
A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED TN LOT 5 Of SECruON 1,
7i iorisrtp r s-ouitt, RANCE 88 rss? 0F TttE 6th P.M..
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BECINNINC AT TILE t/t CORNER OF SAID SECfi2i'$ I AND 6;
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THENCE LEATTNC THE BOANDART OF LOT 7 OT SAID SEC?ION 6' AWNC THE
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SAID PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINTNG 479.048 ACRES, MORE OR LESS
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LOT 3
LOT 4
LOT 5
LOT 6
LOT 7
LOT 8
LOr I
LOT 10
LOT 11
LOT 12
LOT 13
LOT 14
LOT 15
LOT 16
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LOT 18
LOT 19
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4.91 Ac
4.67 Ac
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4.46 Ac
4.46 Ac
6.40 Ac
7.79 Ac
6.76 Ac
5.36 Ac
6.89 Ac
11.44 Ac
8.00 Ac
5.59 Ac
6.43 Ac
5.92 Ac
5.27 Ac
4.14 Ac
4.89 Ac
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PATRICK, MILLER 6Z KROPF, P.C.
Attorncys at l-aw
Kevin L Patrick'
ftou C. Miller
Ramscy L. Kropfrr
Sara M. Dunn
Paul L Noto
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730 E. Durant Avenue
Suite 200
Asperx CO 816II
970.920.1028 Tel
970.925.6847 Fax
Anzona O!ficc:
Camelback Bplanadc I
2415 E. Camelback Road
Suite 700
Phoenix,.AZ 85016
480.921..t044 Tel
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August 14,2003
Via Federal Express
Mr. Dwight Whitehead, P.E.
Division of Water Resources
Water Division No. 5
50633 Hwy 6&24
Glenwood Springs, CO
kE: Well Permit Applications.for Laurence Ranch/Ranch at Coulter Creek:
(Our file #88M3)
Dear Dwight:
Enclosed please find three (3) well permit applications for the Laurence
Ranch, also known as the Ranch at Coulter Creek. Also enclosed is check no.
24087 in the zrmount of 51,440.00 for payment of the well permit fees. The Final
Decree concerning the water rights for these wells has been signed by the Water
Judge, and a copy is attached to each of the applications.
The well permit applications are for Laurence Ranch W.it Nor. 1,2, and
3. The three wells have been drilled under monitoring/observation well permits
and are located as shown on the attached map. The Applicant now seeks to
convert the monitoring permits to production permits pursuant to the decree
augmentation plan. The well pennit applications correspond to the monitoring
permits, as follows: (Copies of the monitoring well permits and well constnrction
and test reports are attached.)
Laurence Ranch Well No. I - Monitoring Permit #240236 (alkla Laurence
Well #5; a/k/aLot24 Well).
Laurence Ranch Well No. 2 - Monitoring Permit #243861 (a/r/a RCC
Well #1).
Laurence Ranch Well No. 3 - Monitoring Permit #243865 (anrla RCC
Well #5).
www,walzdaw.com
PATRICK, MILLER & KROPE PC.
Mr. Dwight Whitehead, P.E.
August 14,2003
Page2
Because of a land use approval requirement of Garfield County, we would appreciate if
you could please expedite these applications and issue well permits at your earliest convenience.
Should you have any questions about any of these applications, please do not hesitate to call me.
Thank you for your assistance on this matter.
Very hrly yours,
SCIvI/elb
Enclosures.
cc w/ enct Mr. Joha Sarpa
TomZaocaaella, P.E.
PATRICK, MILLER & KROPF, P.C.
W:\S L C18E M3V.etters\Whitehcad 8-14-03.doc
COLORADO DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1313 SHERMAN ST., RM 818, DENVER, GO 80203
phone - info: (303) 866-3587 main: (303) 86G3581
fax (303) 866-3589 htto://www.water.state.co.us
Office Use Only I Form cWS4s (1/2001)
GENERAL PURPOSE
Water Well Permit Application
Review instructions on reverse side prior to completing form.
The form must be completed in black ink.
1. Applicant lnformation 6. Use Of Well (check applicable boxes)
Narng o, apprcant
SLC-Laurence, LLC
c/o Patrick, Miller & Kropf, P.C.
Attach a detailed description of uses applied for.
EI tndustriat EI otner (describe): Domestic, fire protection
I Municipat and stock watering, as decreed in Case No.
[tlnisation 02CW108
E Commercial
Maung aoorcss
730 E. Durant, Suite 200
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Aspen 7. Well Data (proposed)
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€70) 920-1028 lr,laxirrum purping rate
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Annual arrEunt to be withdtawr
34.754cumulative acrs.feet2.Type Of Application (check applicable boxes)
E Consfuct new well El Use existing well
I Replace existing well -'! Change or increase use
I Change source (aquifer) tr Reapplication (expired permit)
E Other:
185 feet
8. Land On Which Ground Water Will Be Used
Legal Description (rEy be provided as an attadrnent): LOt 5 Of SeCtiOn 1 , in
Township 7 South, Range 88 West of the 6th P.M., W % SE
y. ,Ey2W 114 and Lots 6, 7 and 8 of Section 6,N y2 NE %,
SW % NE % and NE % NW /o, all in Section T,Township 7
South, Range 87 West of the 6th P.M.
(lf used for crop inigation, attach a scaled map that shows hrigated ar€a.)
3. Refer To (if applicableXa*ia Lot#24 Well, Laurence well ll5)
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WaterCourl case #
02cw108
DecignaLd Easin D€terrimtion #Well narne or f
LAURENCE RANCH WELL #1
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6.2 within described area i ApplicantS€clion i T@vnship NtrS7 i7 trtr
Range Eorw I PnnciPalll/tsridansr tra l ot'C. Ust ary oher undls or !^€ter rights used on hB lsnd:
Please see aftached Decree in 02CW108gislance of wcll rqn s€ctlon line3 (scclion llne3 ar€ typcaly nor propeny xna',
75 n.runBNES 1040 nrornElEEw 9. Proposed Well Driller License #(optional):Licensed
For replaccn|ont urdlr only - disEnce and d'lctioai fom old r€ll to n6fl 'rvellfeet direction
10. SiEnature Of Applicant(s) Or Authorized Agent
The making of talse statemenb herein consUtutes perrury in he second
degree, whictr is punishable as a dass 1 misdemeanor pursuant to C.R.S.
24+1U (13Xa). liaye read the statemenb herein, knon he conbnb
frereof anrClstalff-at thlv are true to my knorfvledge.
wdl locatm addrtss 0f appficaue)
Optlonel: GPS 'rvell location information in UTM brmat
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5. ParcelOn Which WellWill Be Located
A" Legal Desoiption (may b€ povided as an attadrnoni):
Lot 5 of Section 1, in Township 7 South, Range 88 West of
the 6th P.M., W %SE%,ElzW 114 and Lots 6,7 and 8 of
Section 6, N % NE %, SW % NE % and NE % NW /,, allin
Section T,Township 7 South, Range 87 West of the 6th P.M.
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COURT USE ONLY
DISTzuCT COURT, WATER DIVISION 5, COLORADO
Garfi eld Cotrntv Courthouse
109 8d'Street, Suite 104
Gleuwood Springs, CO 81601
9701945-5075
IN TI{E APPLICATION FOR WATER RIGHTS
FOR SLC-LAURENCE, LLC in Garfield County
Scott C. Miller, #26181
Patriclq lvliller & KroPf, P.C-
730 E. Durant, Suite 200
Aspen, CO 81611
9701920-1028 - TelePhone
97 0 I 925 -68'17 - Facsimile
miller@waterlaw.com
RI]LING OF REEEREE
The above entitled Application was filed on April 30,2OOZ and an Amended Application
was filed on July 3l,2AO2:*d *ut referred to thJundersigled as-Water |eferee for Water
Division No. 5, State of Colorado, by the Water Judge of said Court, in accordance with Article
92 ofTitle 37, Colorado Revised Statutes lg73,known as The Water Right Determination and
Administration Act of 1969.
And the undeniged Referee having made zuch investigations at 1. necessary to
determine whether or not the statements in the Application are trne and having become fully
advised with respect to the subject matter of the Application does hereby make the following
determination and Ruling as the Referee in this matter, to wit:
FI}IDINGS OF FACT
District Court, Water Division 5
Page2
Case No. 02CW108
Ruling of Referee
2) Name, address and telephone number of Applicant:
SlC-Laurence, LLC
c/o Patrick, Miller & KroPl P.C.
730E. Durant St., Suite 200
Aspen, CO 81611
(e70) 920-1028
3)Name of well structures:Laurence Ranch Well No. I
Laureuce Ranch Well No. 2
Laurence Ranch Well No. 3
Laurence Ranch Well No. 4
Laurence Ranch Well No. 5
4)Description of Conditional Water Rights:
Legal Description of Well Field (a11 in Grfield County): The Laurence Ranch
Wetl Nos. tr-S will be located in a well field on the 480 acre Laurence Ranch
property (atkla Ranch at Coulter Creek), which property bouudaries are legally
aescriUla as follows, and shown graphically on the attached Exhibit "A."
Lot 5 of Section l, in Township 7 South, Range 88 West of the 6fr P.M., W /z SE
%,8 %W l/4 and Lots 6, 7 and 8 ofSection 6, N 7z NE 7q SW % NE % andNE
% I.[W %, all in Section T,Township 7 South, Range 87 West of the 6n P.M.
(hereinafter referred to as "Laurence Ranch Property.")
Source for all wells: Groundwater tributary to Coulter Creek, which is tributary
to Cattle Creek, which is tibutary to the Roaring Fork River-
Appropriation date for each well: January 15,2002
erno*t for each well: 0.40 c.f.s. (180 g.p.m.), conditional. The cumulative
annual diversions from all wells for all uses wilt be 34.754 acre feet.
Uses for each well: Domestic, fire protection, stoclovatering, and irrigation for up
to 6.2 acres (approximately 10,000 square feet per lot) of lawns and gardens
contained within the Laurence Ranch Property.
The name and address of the owner of the land upon which the points of diversion of the
wells and the place of use is located is: Applicant.
B.
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FIRST CLAIIVI
District Court, Water Division 5
Page 3
CaseNo.02CWl08
Ruling ofReferee
SECOND CLAIilI
CONDITIONAL WATER STORAGE RIGHTS
6) Name of Structures: Laurence Pond No. 1
Laurence Pond No. 2
Laurence Pond No. 3
Laurence Pond No. 4
Note: Latuence Pond Nos. 1 through 4 were previously decreed in Case No. 95CW94,
Water Division No. 5, on May 28, 1996. Applicant does not seek to change this prior
decree. Applicant herein seeks to add a new, additional use of "augmentation" to each of
these stnrctures, as follows:
7) Description of Conditional Water Storage Rights:
A. Legal Description of (in Garfield County):
l. Laurence Pond No. l: The center of Laurence Pond No. 1 is located in the
I.nMl/4 of the SE % of Section 6, Township 7 South, Range 87 West of the
6fr P.M., at a point 1800 feet from the south section line and 2050 feet
from the east section line of said Section 6.
Z. Laurence Pond No. 2: The center of Laurence Pond No. 2 is located in the
SWl/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 6, Township 7 South, Range 87 West of
the 6ft P.M., at a point 1200 feet from the south section line and 1750 feet
from the east section line of said Section 6.
3. Laurence Pond No. 3: The center of Laurence Pond No. 3 is located in the
NEI/4 of the SWI/4 of Section 6, Township 7 South, Range 87 West of
the 6ft P.M., at a point 1800 feet from the south section line and 1600 feet
from the west section line of said Section 6.
4. Laurence Pond No. 4: The center of Laurence Pond No. 4 is located in the
SE1/4 of the SWl/4 of Section 6, Township 7 South, Range 87 West of
the 6s P.M., at a point 1150 feet from the south section line and 1450 feet
from the west section line of said Section 6.
B. Ditch used to fill Laurence Pond Nos. l-4: Laurence Ditch, with point of
diversion located on the West bank of Mesa Creek in the SE % NE % of Section
36, Township 6 South, Range 88 West of the 66 P.M., at a point wt-rence the East
quarter Cornlr of said Section 36 bears South 52 o 30' East 438 feet. See lulap
iuached hereto as Exhibit "A." Capacity of Ditch: Latfence Ditch,4.0 c.f.s.
Diskict Court, Water Division 5
Page 4
Case No. 02CWl08
Ruling of Referee
C.
D.
Source of Water for Laurence Pond Nos. 1-4 New Use: Mesa Creek via the
Laurence Ditch, which is tributary to Coulter Creek, which is tibutary to Cattle
Creek, which is tributary to the Roaring Fork River.
Date of Appropriation for New Augmentation Use: January 15,2002.
How appiopriation was initiated: Formulation of intent to apply water to
beneficiat uie, field inspection, survey, monumentation and legal description'
Date water applied to beneficial use for augmentation: N/A'
Amounts Claimed:
Laurdnce Pond No. l: 20 acre feet, conditional, with the right to fiIl and refill
continuously year round in priority.
Laurence Pond No. 2: 20 acre feet, conditional, with the right to filI and refill
continuously year round in priority.
Laurence Pond No. 3: 30 acre feet, conditional, with the right to fill and refill
continuously year round in priority.
Laurence Pond No. 4: 30 acre feet, conditional, with the right to fill and refill
continuously year rormd in priority.
New, Additional Use Claimed: Augmentation for the use in this plan, including
the right to store consumptive use iredits associated with dry up of historically
irrig#a acreage. Laurenie Pond Nos. l-4 and releases of such storage water will
be
-made for augmentation and replacement purposes, as described in the
augmentation Plan.
Sgrface area of high water line; ma.rimum height of dam in feet; length of dam in
feet:
Laurence Pond No. 1: surface area = 5.0 acres; height = l5 feet; length = 500 feet.
Laurence Pond No. 2: surface area = 5.0 acres; height = 15 feet; length = 500 feet-
Laurence Pond No. 3: surface irea = 5.0 acres; height = 15 feet; length: 500 feet-
Laurence Pond No. 4: surface area = 5.0 acres; height = 15 feet; length = 500 feet'
Total capacity of reservoirs in acre feet:
Laurence Pond No. l: active capacity = 20 acre feet; dead storage = 0.
Laurence Pond No. 2: active capacity = 20 acre feet; dead storage = 0.
Laurence Pond No. 3: active capacity = 30 acre feet; dead storage = 0.
Laurence Pond No. 4: active capacity = 30 acre feet; dead storage = 0.
E.
F.
G.
H.
8)
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Names and addresses of owners upon which any structures are located, upon which water
is or will be stored, or upon which water is or will be placed to beneficial use: The
Laurence Pond Nos. 1-4 are located on land entirely owned by Applicant; the Laurence
Ditch headgate is located on land owned by Grande Ronde River, LLC,420 East Main
Street, Suite 206, Aspen, CO 81612.
Remarks: Laurence Pond Nos. 1-4 do not and will not intercept groundwater.
THIRD CLAIiVI
CHAIYGE OF WATER RIGHTS
Name of stucfure: Consolidated Reservoir
Information from original decrees:
12) Decreed point of diversion:
A. The southeast end of the dam of Consolidated Reservoir is located at a point from
which the common quarter comers of Sections 19 and 20, Township 6 South'
Range 87 West of the 6th P.M., bears North 50o90' Eas! a distance of 587.2 feet.
Sotgce: Consolidated Reservoir source of supply is from the West branch of Coulter
Creeh tibutary to Cattle Creek, tributary to Roaring Fork River.
Appropriation dates and amounts:
Consolidated Reservoir- September 8, 1898.
595 acre feet, absolute, of which 119 acre feet are owned by the Applicant.
Historic Uses: Applicant's interest in the Consolidated Reservoir has been used
historically to flood irrigate approximately 231 acres of hay meadow on the 480 acre
Laurence ilanch Properry. The location of this historically irrigated land is shown on the
map attached as Exhibit "B." However, this is a'lvater short" system and Applicant's
intirest in many years has not amounted to a full irrigation supply for the 231 acres.
Water has been diverted and stored regularly in the Consolidated Reservoir from
approximately the time of the appropriation date of September 8, 1898 to the present
date. Diversions into the Reservoir are continuous throughout the year.
10)
1l)
l3)
r4)
A.
B.
15)
Stntcrure Case Number; Court Decreed Amount (Amount
Owned by Applicant)
Adjudication
Date
Appropriation
Date
Consolidated
Resenroir
C.A.2144; Garfield
County District Court
595 AF, absolute (20o/o or
l19 Ar)
2l15l1921 9/8/1898
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16) Proposed change: Applicant seeks to change 31.4 acre feet of Applicant's ownership
inteiest in the first priority of Consolidated Reservoir for use as augmentation of out-of-
priority consumptive stream depletions associated with development of the Laurence
Ranch Property described in the augmentation plan set forth herein. 8.1 acres of
historically irrigated land will be permanently removed from historic irrigation by ttre
creation of lots, change in irrigation pattern, and the development of roads, infrastructure,
and home sites. Thus, of the original23l acres historically irrigated, Applicant will only
irri_eate 222.9 acres and the remaining 8.1 acres will be permanently removed from
irrigation. The 8.1 acres of dry-up area is identified on the map attached hereto as
Exhibit "B." Applicant seeks to determine and confirm the consumptive use associated
with the historic irrigation of the 8.1 acres to be dried up and the use of the above-
described water right on such acreage. Applicant's engineer estimates the consumptive
use credit available from the historic irrigation of the 8.1 acres is 1.76 acre-feet peracre.
The 1.76 acre feet per acre figure for determining consumptive use credit only applies to
the 8.1 acres of dry-up land identified in this plan; and expressly does not apply to, nor is
any consumptive use determination made in this decree for, the remaining historically
irrigated land. Such dry up will make available 14.25 acre-feet of consumptive use
cr.ditr. These consumptive use credits accnre on the following monthly basis: 0.10 af in
April; 2.75 af in May; 3.68 af in June; 3.41 af in July; 2.13 af in August; 1.83 af in
.September; and 0.35 af in October. Applicant's angineerhas deterrrined that 31.4 acre
feJt of Consolidated Reservoir storage water is associated with the historic irrigation of
the 8.1 acres of land taking into account the application rate, transit losses and rettrn
flows.
17) The name and address of the owner of the land upon which the points of diversion are
located: United States Bureau of Land Management. The name and address of the owner
of the land upon which the new place of use is located: Applicant.
FOURTH CLAIIVI
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION
Name of structures to be augmented:
Laurence Ranch Well No. l, as described in the First Claim above-
Laurence Ranch Well No. 2, as described in the First Claim above.
Laurence Ranch Well No. 3, as described in the First Claim above.
Laurence Ranch Well No.4, as described in the First Claim above.
Laurence Ranch Well No. 5, as described in the First Claim above.
l8)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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l9) Description of water rights to be used for augmentation:
A. Laurence Pond Nos. 1-4, as described in the Second Claim above.
B. Consumptive use credits associated with dry-up of lands historically irrigated
under water rights for the Consolidated Reservoir, as described in the Third Claim
above.
20) Statement of Plan for Augmentation:
Applicant intends to develop 26 luxury home sites on the 480 acre Laurence Ranch
Pio erty, which is existing ranch land in the Cattle Creek drainage near the confluence
with Coulter Creek. kr addition to the 26 home sites, there will be a ranch manager's
residence, an equestrian facility and up to ten (10) horses. The home sites will be
developed primarily on the non-agricultural portions of the 480 acres and the ranching
and farming operation will remain largely intact.
All domestic and lawn/garden irrigation water will be supplied by diversions from the
, ,Wells described in the First Claim above, which will be connected to a private central
, water supply system. All water rights applied for and involved herein are a part of an
integrated water supply plan. All domestic in-house wastewater will be disposed of
through individual septic tank and leach fields and is assumed to be 15% consumptive.
. The estimated year round water demand for the residential dwelling nnits and the
lawn/garden irrigation, and the associated consumptive use is set forth in the Table
attached under Exhibit "C." The estimated in-house/building water demand has been
converted to Equivalent Residentiat Units (EQR's), where an EQR is defined as in-
building demand for 3.5 persons using 100 gallons per person per day. Two EQRs are
assumed for each of the 26 homes, including any associated accessory dwelling unit; and
one EQR is assumed for the ranch manager's residence, including any associated
accessory dwelling unit. This results in 53 EQR's for the in-house water demand at full
build oui of the development. Actual details of the development may vary, so long as ttre
total EQR water demand covered hereunder is not exceeded. A change in mix of uses
shall be approved by the Division Engineer.
ln addition to the in-house uses there will be up to 6.2 acres of lawn, garden and
landscape irrigation (approximately 10,000 square feet per lot). The water demand for
irrigation is 2-19 acre feet per acre using the Blaney Criddle method. Consumptive use
for this inigation demand is 1.76 acre feet per acre. Assumptions used for the Blaney
Criddle analysis are as follows: Average monthly precipitation and temperatures are
based on Aspen and Glenwood Springs weather station data adjusted proportionately by
the elevation of the site specific location with respect to the elevation of the two stations;
crop growth coeffrcients for hay were used; and irrigation season and percent daylight
hours were based on location.
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There will also be water use associated with an equestrian facility boarding up to l0
horses. It is assumed the water requirement for horses is 1 1 gallons per day per horse and
that amount is 100% consumptive. There will be a daily water use in the barn facility of
100 gallons per day associated with sanitation facilities at l5Yo consumption, assuming
septic tank/leach field disPosal.
As set forth in the Table attached under Exhibit "C," the total water demand for the
development will require the diversion of 34.75 acre-feet of water per year. The
associated consumptive use is approximately 14.25 acre-feet of water per year. The
Laurence Ranch Wells will operate under the conditional priorities described in the First
Claim. Sream depletions identified hereunder will take into account delayed pumping
effects to the surfaie stream system as reflected in the monthly diversion, depletion and
augmentation schedule attached under Exhibit "C."
During the inigation season, when there is a valid call being administered that requires
replaJement oi out of priority depletions caused by the pumping -from the Wells
described in the First Cliim above, consumptive use credits stored and associated with
dry-up of land historically inigated under applicant's interest in the Consolidated
Reservoir, as described in the Third Claim above, will be released from the Reservoir in
the monthly amounts depicted in Exhibit "C" for the months April through October.
Dr:ring the non-irrigation season, when there is a valid call being administered that
requirls replacemeni of out of priority depletions caused by the purnPing from the Wells
described in tnr First Claim above, augmentation water will be released from one or more
of the fotu Latuence Ponds in the monthly amounts depicted in Exhibit *C." The
Laurence Pond Nos. 14 will be filled in priority during the non-irrigation season and will
store consumptive use credits from the dry-up acreage for later augmentation u;e. Any
water released from the Consolidated Reservoir and stored in the Laurence Ponds as
consumptive use credits under this paragraph, v/ill not constitute carry-over storage for
the Consolidated Reservoir, and will not count a-eainst the Consolidated Reservoir's right
to store water the following Year.
The Colorado Water Conservation Board ("CWCB") has senior instream flow water
rights on Canle Creek, as decreed in Case Nos. 85CW626 and97cW273. At times when
tfri CWCB's Cattle Creek instream flow water rights are not being satisfied at or below
the confluence of Cattle Creek and Coulter Creek, Applicant will: (l) curtail all out of
priority diversions into the on-site Laurence Ponds for the new use of augmentation; and
iZy r.pt".., in time and amount (taking into account delayed pumping), all out-of-prioriry
Aepteiions associated with the Wells as identified in the Fint Claim above, at or upstream
of *r. confluence of Cattle Creek and Coulter Creek by releasing water from on-site
Laurence Ponds storage and/or releasing consumptive use credits stored in Consolidated
Reservoir, in accordance with the operation of this augmentation plan.
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2l) Timely Statements of Opposition were filed in this matter by: Twin Lakes Reservoir &
Canal Company, by and itrougtr their attorneys, Carlson, Hammond & Paddock, LLC;
Consolidated deservoir, Inc., by and through their attorneys Balcomb & Green, P.C';
Colorado Water Conservation Board, by
-and
through their attorney, the Colorado
Attorney General, and; the State and Division Engineers, by and ttrough their attomey,
the Colorado AttorneY General'
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
ZZ) The Referee finds that a complete Application and Amended Application were provided
which adequately described .tt *ut.i-rights, change of water rights, augmentation plan
involved heriin, and were duly published and adequate notice was provided as required
by law pu*u*i to C.R.S. ili-gZ-lOZ. The Referee also finds that the relief requested
herein is consistent with the relief originally requested in the Application and Amended
Application for which public notice was piovided. The Referee further finds that the
award herein is within tirr s.op" of a plan for augmentation as defined in C.R.S', 937-92'
103(9), in finding that the subject plan for augmentation provides a detailed program to
increase the suppiy of water.r"ituUt. for the beneficial use by the development of a new
or altemate means or points of diversion.
23) This Coqrt has juisdiction over the subject matter of this Application pusuant to C'R'S',
s37-92-203.
24) The Referee concludes the Applicant has initiled a valid appropriation of the water
rights for which the application-has been made herein, as of the dates claimed and that
tnere is unappropriated water available for appropriation.
23) With respect to the conditional water rights herein, the Referee concludes the Applicant
has demonstrated the requisite first rt p i" appropriation water through intent and overt
acts sufficient to place third parties on notice-and that the waters involved herein can and
will be diverted, stored, or othenvise captures, possessed and contolled and will be
beneficially used and that the project to which the water is devoted can and will be
completed with diligence and within a reasonable time'
26) The granting of this Application will not cause material injury to any vested water right
or decreed Jonditional *ut.r right which is tibutary to or has as its sotuce of supply the
Colorado River, as long as the terms and conditions of this Ruling are complied with'
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JUDGIVIENT AND DECREE
The Referee does therefore conclude that the above-entitled Application should be
granted as follows:
l. The Applicant shall be granted a decree for conditional water rights as follows:
A. For 0.40 cfs (180 g.p.m.) for the Laurence Ranch well No' I for the purposes of
domestic ,.., fr.. proteciion, irrigation and stoclovatering, with and appropriation
O.t. oi January is, zooz. Thi cumulative annual diversions from Laurence
Ranch Well Nos. 1 through 5 is34'75 acre feet'
B. For 0.40 cfs (180 g.P.m.) for the Laurence Ranch well No' 2 for the purposes of
domestic ur., fir. prot..iion, irrigation and stockwatering, with and appropriation
date of January iS, ZOOZ. Thi cumulative annual diversions from Laurence
Ranch Well Nos. 1 ttrough 5 is34.75 acre feet'
C. For 0.40 cfs (180 g.p.m.) for the Laurence Ranch Well No. 3 for the purposes of
domestic or., fir. pioteciion, irrigation and stochratering, with and appropriation
date of January iS, ZOOZ. ThJ cumulative annual diversions from Lauence
Ranch Well Nos. 1 through 5 is34'75 acre feet'
D. For 0.40 cfs (180 g.p.m.) for the Latrence Ranch'Well No. 4 for the purposes of
domestic orr, fir, p.ot.riion, inigation and stochratering, with and appropriation
date of January iS, ZOOz. TG cumulative annual diversions from Latuence
Ranch Well Nos- I through 5 is 34'75 acre feet'
E. For 0.40 cfs (180 g.p.m.) for the Laurence Ranch Well No. 5 for the purposes- of
domestic *., fir. pioteciion, irrigation and stoclnvatering, with and appropriation
date-oi January is, zooz. ThJ cumulative annual diversions from Laurence
Ranch Well Nos. I through 5 is 34'75 acre feet'
F. For 20 acre feet with the right to fill and refill continuously year round in priority
for the Laurence Pond No. 1 for the new additional purposes of augmentation,
including the right to store consumptive use credits associated with dry up of
nirtori.uify inilated acreage, with an appropriation date for augmentation
Purposes of JanuarY 1 5, 2002'
G. For 20 acre feet with the right to fill and refill continuously year round in priority
for the Lanrence Pond No. Z for the new additional purposes of augmentation,
;;haing the right to store consumptive use credits associated with dry up of
t irtori."tfy inilated acreage, with an appropriation date for augmentation
Purposes of JanuarY 15, 2002'
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H.For 30 acre feet with the right to fill and refill continuously year round in priority
for the Laurence Pond No. 3 for the new additional purposes of augmentation'
including the right to store consumptive use credits associated with dry up of
tirtori.itty inigated acreage, wittr an appropriation date for augmentation
purposes of January 15, 2002.
For 30 acre feet with the right to fill and refill continuously year round in priority
for the Laurence Pond No. 4 for the nerv additional purposes of augmentation'
including the right to store consumptive use credits associated with dry up of
f,iriori.uify inilated acreage, wittr an appropriation date for augmentation
pulposes of January 15, 2002.
The Applicant shall be granted a decree confirming a change of water rights, as described
in the Third Claim, herein.
The Applicant shall be granted a decree confirming the consumptive use credits of l'76
..r. f..t for the dry up of a.t acres of historically irrigated lands, with monthly credits as
described in the Thfud Claim, herein.
The Applicant shall be granted a decree approving the Plan for Augmentation' as
described in the Fourth Claim, herein-
Within 60 days of completion of constnrction of the Laurence Ranch Well Nos' 1-5,
p1o5lrant to a well permii, the Applicant shall notiff this Corst and the Division of Water
Resources of the precise location of such We||(s). kr any application-to.make the
.onationa goundwater rights ganted herein abiolute, the Applicant shall j$enti& the
;;ifi; poiitr of diversion and the terms and conditions necessary to avoid rnjury to
o',t., *ri., rights from the well pgmping at that location, to the extent such impact has-
not been identified in this case. This may'result in changes to the terms and conditions of
this Ruling and Decree that are specific to the ultimate location of the Well(s)'
The Laurence Ranch well Nos. I through 5 (and/or other wells later identified in
u..ord*.. with this Ruling) and the Latgeice Pond Nos. 1 through 4may be operated in-
accordance with this Ruliig without state administrative curtailment for the benefit of
r.nior appropriations, so 16ng as the terms and conditions herein set forth are fully
.afr.r.a ii tnroogt ori ttr. op.i"tion of this plan for augmentation, subject to Section 37-
92-305(g), C.R.S-., under which the Division Engio..r ,rrd Stut" Engineer shall curtail all
"rt "f priority diversions, the depletions from which are not replaced so as to prevent
injury to vested water rights.
2.
3.
5.
6.
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7.This Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this Application pursuant to C'R'S',
937-92-304(6), C.R.S., for reconsideraiion of injury to the vested rights of others for a
ieriod of five (5) years after 75Yo of build-out of tt. 26 home sites described in Fourth
'Ctui* above. Applicant will notify the Water Court and the Division Engineer when
75% build-out is ieached. After consideration of the water rights involved and the
relevant stream regimen, the Referee finds that such period is necessary to assure that no
injury shall occur io vesied rights by the operation ofltre Decree. Such period of retained
j*irai.tion shall expire autJmatically; piovided, however, that the period of retained
jr:risaiction may be extended upon further decision by the Court that non-occunence of
i":r.y shall noi have been conclusively established pursuant to Section 37'92'304(6),
c.R.s.
The owner of these conditional water rights shall notiff the clerk of the Water Court of
*y.fr*rgrs in mailing address, and upon a sale or tansfer of this conditional water right
611iing thi succeeAinf aifigence period, the transferee shall file with the Water Cotrt a
notice of transfer pursuant to Uniform Water Cotrt Rule 9'
Upon request by the Division Engineer, the Applicant shall provide the Divisior'
figio".r *ittr.opi.s of all records and accounts and other such information requested by
tne-Oivision Engineer as will allow for the administration of this plan'
The Applicant shall install measruing devices, provide accounting, ild supply
calculations regarding the timing of delletiollS, 6 may be required by Fe Division
Engineer for opoatioir of this ptir. The Applicant shall also file an annual re'port with
tu"-piririon ingineer by November Isft'of each year summarizing diversions and
replacenrents made nnder this plan.
The Applicant shall establish a homeowners' association which shall be responsible for
ensnring that ttre terms and conditions of this decree are met.
This Ruling shall be filed with the Water Clerk subject to judicial review'
A copy of this Ruling shall be filed with the appropriate Division Engineer and State
Engineer.
9.
10.
11.
t2.
13.
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14.Application for a Hexennial Finding of Reasonable Diligence for the conditional portions
of ttr. above listed water rights shall be filed in August ,2002- and in
every sixth calendar year thereafter so long as the claimant desires to maintain these
couditional water rigtrts or until a determination has been made that these conditional
water rights have bicome absolute water rights by reason of the completion of the
cjirmns *a to tt. irrt.grition and tabulation by the Division Engineer of such priorities
and changes of rights in accordance with law.
WATER REFEREE:
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C,il] ol*-
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No protest was filed in this matter, accordingly, the foregoing Ruling is confirmed and
approved, and is made the judgment and decree of this Court; provided,-ho*:'o-, that, given the
*.t p*posed and historically made of the subject water rights involved hereirq this plan for
"og;*tution
shall be subjeci to reconsideration by the Waler Judge on q" question of injury to
thJvested rights of others-during any petition commenced during the retained jr:risdictiou period
proscribed above.
Dated u, 46 day of 2w.
Dated u, fOfud^y$ J,4 -20 67
Water Division No. 5
State of Colorado
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8NOWMA88 IANO CO. - IAURENCE RANCH. WATER REOUIREMENTS
(aqelset)
Month
ToLl Donrard Concumdlve Uoe
(r)
Dorneollo
ln-houoe
tzl
Equestrlan
baln
(3)
Lawn
lrdsallon
(41
Clop
lrhatlon
(o)
Lbestock
(6)
TOTAL
ttt
Domegtlo
ln-house
(6)
Commsrclal
or Other
(e)
Lawn
lrloallon
(r(J)
Crop
lnlqatlon
(III
Lfueglock
(rz)
TOTAL
Jrnuary
Fcbuary
Maroh
April
May
Juns
July
Augurt
lScptembor
lOotobor
lN*.ru.t
locccmbcr
t.764
. 1.594
1.764
1.708
1.764
t.708
'1.764
1-764
1.708
1.764
1.708
1.764
o.(xxl
o.oo9
0.009
o.oos
0.@9
o.oo9
0.mg
o.oo9
0.(x19
o.ms
0.m9
o.mo
0.(xD
o.(m
0.(m
0.o99
2.651
3.647
3.289
2.056
1.763
o.u2
o.(m
o.(xto
o.(m
o.(m
0.m0
o.(no
o.mo
o.(no
0.m0
o.(m
o.(no
o.(m
o.(no
o.(no
o.oto
o.(x!9
0.010
o.oto
0.olo
o.o10
0.o10
o.oto
0.olo
o.oto
o.oto
0.010
1.784
t.612
1.784
1.026
{.435
6271
6.O73
3.840
3.4q)
2.126
1.727
t.784
o.265
o.23S
0.265
o.250
0.26ri
o.256
o.265
0.265
0.256
o.265
o.256
o.265
0.00t
0.00t
0.m1
o.00t
o.@1
o.m1
o.00t
o.mr
0.001
0.00t
o.oot
0.00t
o.mo
o.(no
0.(m
o.o79
?.121
2.838
2.fir1
1.645
1.410
o.274
o.ooo
o.(m
0.mo
o.(no
0.mo
0.000
o.ooo
0.(m
0.mo
0.qx)
o.(m
o.(x)o
0.000
o.(m
0.010
o.oo9
o.ot0
o.010
0.olo
0.01o
o.010
o.olo
0.01o
0.o10
0.o10
0.010
0.278
o.250
0.276
0.347
2.357
3.105
2.*7
1.921
1.678
0.550
o.268
0.276
ToTALS ->n.n6 o.t08 13.747 o.(m o.tzt 34.761 3.fl0 0.0t6 10.998 o.(m o.123 14.254
(1)NUMI'E,'{ ()F ts,AR
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(e)16 Lawn lrlg. Etliclerny AO
Conrumfllonof lrlg. (afr8o) t.Z6S
(3)sq. F]. oI Larm lnlgatod 27Um
tawnApplcallon Rrlc (aflao) 2.iU oo)r (;loP kfl0. Etttctenoy
Conrumptlon of lnlg. (afac)
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EXHIBITI ,,.,,
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(3)
(4)
(0
(6)
EXHIBIT C
RANCH AT COULTER CREEK
AUGMENTATION SCHEDULE
(VALUE lN ACRE FEET)
Welt diversions ftlm Table 2' Engineering Report
O"pf*ions trom Table 1 Engineering Report
ffithry d$htion faclor based on GloverAnalysis
;;t l ;"";ldepletions times monthly depletion factor
lnigation seilson .rgr.t*.tion releases from consolidated Reservoir
'i';i.]"l.[aoa for h-isoric retum ftow and 10% fortransit loss)
Non-inigation ,..*n'argmentation reteases rom one or more of the Laurencs PonG
TffirATloN RELEAS;ES
MONTH Etvenstorus ffie,rtorus DEI-AY
FACTOR
DEI- TEU
DEPIJTIONS
CONSOUDATEP
RESERVOIR
LAUFIBNI-E
PONDS
(s)(6)
(2)(3)(4)(l)0.000 1.264
--o.zta
0.069
o-6E7
1.26E
JAN 1.7E4 1.210 o o00 1.240
't.612 0.250 1.197
0.276 0.084 1.197 g.UUU
MAR 't.7E4 2-57'.1 0.000
0.347 0.0E2 1.169
APR 1.826 0.000
2.397 0.079ffi 1.126 z.1l t
MAY 4.43s 1.097 , L1(--0.000
JUN 5.274 3.105 0.000
2.907 0.0n 1.097 z.+lq
JUL 5.073 1.126 2-477 0.000
AUG 3.E40 1.921 0.079 0.000
1.678 0.082 1.169eB3
-:6!36
0.000
0.550 0.0E6 1.26CCTz.1za 1268 n 000 126E
NCV 1.727 0.268 0.0E9
0.000 126E
OEC 1.7U 0.n6 0.089 1.266
a.211
TOTAL T'755 14.251 1.000 11251 fi.a20
Form No.
GWS-25
APPLICANT
OFFICE OF THE .'ATE ENGINEER
.igtrg"mpP, PJ Yl*r"P'lJ g[,,wn[E#R E s o u R c E s
(303) 86G3581 Ltc
DIV.5 WD38 DES. BASIN MD
APPROVED WELL LOCATION
GARFIELD COUNTY
NE 114 NE 114 Section 7
Township 7 S Range 87 W Sixth P'M'
SNOWMASS LAND COMPANY
% PATRICK MILLER & KROPF PC
730 E DURANT STE 2OO
ASPEN,CO 81611-
(970) 920-1028
Ft. from
Ft. from
UTM COORDINATES
Northing:
Section Line
Section Line
Easting:
ISSUANCE OF THIS PERMIT DOES NOT CONFERAWATER RIGHT
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1) This well shall be used in such a way as to cause no material injury to existing water rights. The issuance of this permit
does not assure the applicant that no injury will occur to another vested water right or preclude another owner of a vested
water right ftom seeking relief in a civil court action'
2l rhe constuction of this well shall be in compliance with the water well construction Rules 2 CCR 402-2, unless apprcval
of a variancE has been granted by the stata Board of Examiners of water well construction and Pump lnstallation
Contactors in accordance with Rule 18'
3) Approved pursuant to cRS 37-92-602(3)(b)(t) for uses as described in cRS 37-92'602(1)(f). Use of this well is limited to
monitoring water tevels and/or water quality sampling. This welt is known as TAURENCE WELL # 5'
4) This well must be equipped with a locking cap or seal to prevent well contamination or possible hazards as an open well'
The well must be kept capped and locked at all times except during sampling or measuring.
s) Records of water level measurcments and water quality analyses shall be maintained by the well owner and submited to
the Division of Water Resources uPon request'
6) Upon conctusion of he monitoring program the well owner shall plug ffris well in accordance with Rule 16 of the water
well construction Rules. A wellAbandonment Report must be completed and submitted to the Division of water
Resources within 60 days of plugging'
7) The owner shalt mark the well in a conspicuous place with well permit number(s) and name of aquifer as appropdate'
and shalt take necessary means and precautions to preserve these markings'
g) This well must be constucted by or under the supervision of a licensed well driller or other authorized individual according
to the water well construction Rules. lf non-standard construction is anticipated, a variance request must be submitted in
accordance with Rule 18 and approved prior trc well construction.
g) A well cons[uction and rest Report (Form GWS-31), including lithologic log must be submifted by the individual
authorized to construct the well. For non-standard construction, the report must include an as-built drawing showing
details such as depth, casing, perforated zones, and a description of the grouting $pe and interval'
10) This well shalt be constructed not more tran 200 feet ftom the location specified on this permit'
11) pursuant to Rule 6.2.3 of the waterwell constuction Rules, the well construcffon conbactor shall submit the as-builtwell
location on work reports required by Rule 17.3 within 60 days of completion of the well. The measured location 'must be
accurate to 200 feet of the actual location. The tocation information must include either the 114, 114, section, Township'
Range. and distances from section lines, or a GPS location pursuant to the Division of Water Resources'guidelines'+ fir/"2*
FOROFRCEUSEONLY
/o/ # 2f ilctl
APPROVAL t GssS trl{3
WELL CONSTRUqTIT "'ANTD TEST REPORT
STATE OT COLORADO, OTt'
WELL PERMIT}TUI|,[BER
ffiLandCo.
lv{aiiing Adfu: %Z:lrarcAa'& lssoc' P'O' Box 1908
Ciry, Sute, Zry : Glcrrwood Sprhgs' Co' t1602
Phons # : 970'9a5-5700
9. FcfrrPlsar
Tlpc :
Dcptb :
S. FiIrrPrck
Mrshl :
Size :
IDErrvd :
Wrylc Shctton / Prrrdcct
ffiFRoMslEc"uNEse itrl Sec' llne utd
NE I/4 NE U4
t &om
LOT:
STJBDMSION:
II. DTSINFECTION : T}lC : HIII
DATA : o ffisrrylcocnal
IESTNGMEI}TD: AircoPraec
Strdclsrd: Uil A
Purneiag LcYd: ToBl t'
TcstRsrsla:
{rlltE&r.rl cstrYitrG.,
NTlrclvtsrsned 1i25n002
Dcc,Tuellca51tred 4t2312,fo2,
@-
P:rcdrcicrtRsc N
TestLagfi: 2hon
Phcne: Wq92J4tt?;
Lie No. l@5
P.O. Bq 1059
Scc 7
Sec lino OR
BLOCIC
lVp: ? S Renge fiY
NonninE $iOnS Ersdng 3tt4S9
FILING (I,NO:
cce.
Bs$lt, Co. 81621
tevmoz
GRI]UND
LEVEL
CEMENT IA'-40'
0' TA 4?',
9'HELE DIAMETER
-v TA 4?',
0.e40 VALL
7'PLAIN STEEL
35', TII 155',
0.e50 VALL
5.5' PVC CSG
4e' TII 185',
6.5' Ht]LE I'IAMETER
STATiC VATER LEVEL 131.8'
-ON
BCTT]BER 15, AOOA
155', TII 180',
0.a50 VALL
PVC PERF CSG
TT]TAL DEPTH
195',
Votconlc CtoY
Hqrd Votcanlcs
Red Clnders
LOT #2+ WELL
WELL DETAIL
SNOWMASS LAND COMPANY
RANCH AT COULTER CREEK
EJTE I€,
24D
f,r? lo tu I Jtrfi tr' 2lrE-rlE crre IETtcr
iz rra, E .E - - =t! -l
--=jltrE:--_
nrn $! tcrsD tt! lrro aErrl:lnz 'llr
Iq,
.a 2a 5d-(i!'EEE ,ran
t
TABLE 247
Pump Test Data
Well lD: Ranch at Coulter Creek - Lot #24 Well
Job No.: 21839
Client Snowmass Land Co.s.w.L.=TE-no=En
TimdDate on: 10/15i02 't:05 PM
TimdDate oft 101161022:30 PM
Test Length:- 2[!S!Q-totd time
Q=
l=
gpm
fi
Test By:
Analysis BY:
Samuelson
TIfuIE
Time
{minutes)
W.L Measuroment Drawdown
(feet)
a
(spm)
r
(minutes)
Uf
leet)inchesl
10t15i02 1:05 PM 0 131 10 SWL 30
101151021:C6 PlVl 1 145 11 14.08 30
10t15i021:07 PM 2 155 0 23.17 30
tUlSiOZ 1:08 PM 3 156 3 24.12 30
10115i02 i:09 PM 4 158 b 26.6i 30
11t15i021:10 PM 5 150 10 29.00 30
10115i021:11PM E 162 0 30.17 30
10115102 1:13 Prvl 8 163 5 31.58 30
10115i021:15 PM 10 164 2 JZ.JJ 30
10t15i021:17 PM 12 164 9 a, d,30
fi115i021:20 PM 15 165 5 JJ.:O 30
1Yi5i021:25 PM 20 166 2 34.33 30
fit15i021:35 PM 30 167 o 35.67 30
1U15iA21:45 PM 40 159 37.42 30
1U15i021:55 PM 50 r66 I 34.43 30
1U15i02 2:05 PM 60 167 5 35.58 30
1U15lA2 2:35 PM 90 170 0 .17 25
10115102 3:05 PM 120 155 2 23.33 25
1U15i02 a:05 PM 180 155 4 23.50 25
10115102 5:05 PM 240 155 o 23.67 25
1U15i0210:35 PM 570 't55 11 4.08 25
fil16n? 5:05 AM 1020 156 0 24.17 25
1U16102 2:30 PM 1525 155 0 ---E1T 25
1U1A|O2 2:31 Ptul 1526 148 6 16.67 Stoooed Pumong
tOnAnZ?:32?M 1527 137 4 5.50 0 2 76.r
rolraoz z:s ptul 1528 135 7 c'?c 0 3t
10t16i02 z:la PM 152s 133 t 1-54 0 4 62
1U16|OZ 2:35 FM 1530 133 1 1.25 0 5
10t16i022:37 ?M 1532 133 0 1.17 0 7 I
<a/{e:nc r.10 3M r534 r33 0 1.17 I 170
iolr0loz 2:11 PM 1536 132 11 1.08 0 1'1 140
10li6lg7 2:4.r ?M 1539 132 I o.92 0 14
',Ol16iOZ 2:19 ?M 15d4 132 9 0.92 0 19 I
10116i02 2:59 PM 1554 IJZ 7 0.;5 0 34
lW16i02 3:CS PM 1554 132 7 0.75 0 It .[U
ror''aoz sJs plvt 1574 132 6 0.57 0 ,rlt JI
i1t16iA2 3:29 PM 1584 132 3 0.48 0 59 z7
' ':. I
Flgure 24W
Pumplng Tegts - 10116102 and 10t16102
Ranch at Gordter Creok - Lot #24 Well
1oo Tlme (mln) l.ooo 10,o00 100,000
e
o
oJ
Lg
o
=
80
100
120
140
160
180
Flgure 24R
Recovery Foltowlng 25 Hour Pumplng Teet - 70116102 to 10116102
Ranclr at Goulter Creek ' Lot #24 Woll
Recovery as Resldual Drawdown
=o
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E)oE
Esoo
co nAoo DlvtstoN oF wATER RESoURcES
DEPARTMENT OF NATUR.AL RESOURCES
1313 SHERMAN ST., RM 818, DENVER' CO 80203
phone - info: (303) 86G3587 main: (303) 866'3581
fax: (303) 866-3589 http://www.water.stlate.@. us
Office Use Only I Form GWS45 (112001)
GENERAL PURPOSE
Water Well Permit APPlication
Review instructions on reverse side prior to completing form'
The form must be completed in black ink.
1. Applicant lnformation 6Jrse Of Wel(check applicable p949q)
NanB ot aPdicant
SLC-Laurence, LLC
c/o Patrick, Miller & Kropf, P.C.
Attach a detailed description of uses applied for.
D lndustrial El ottrer (describe): Domestic, fire protection
E Municipal and stock watering, as decreed in Case No'
E lnisation 02CW108.
E Commercial
iibiling address
730 E. Durant, Suite 200
City
Aspen
: S€raico
A9 cldc
8161 1 7. Wel! Data (proPosed)
I€lsphone *
€70) 920-1028
Maxirrum puflping rate
1go spm
Annual anEunt to be withdrawn
34.754cumulative acre-feetzEFc oiApplication (chec!1eqP!tcg!!9 boxes)
Total depth
420 feet
Aquifer
E Construct new well E Use existing well
D Replace existing well iE Change or increase use
E Change source (aquifer) tr ReapplicaUon (expired permit)
E Oner:
8. LandE;Wttich Ground WaterWill Be Used
Legal Descriptiotl (may be provided as an attacfimentl LOt 5 Of SeCtiOn 1 , in
Township 7 South, Range 88 West of the 6th P.M., W % SE
% ,E%W 114 and Lots 6, 7 and 8 of Section 6, N % NE %,
SW % NE % and NE % NW /.,allin Section T,Township 7
South, Range 87 West of the 6th P.M.
(tf used for crop inigation, attach a scal€d @
3. Refer To (if applicable)(alua RCC Well No. 1)
Wdl p€rral #
243861
Waier Court case f
02cw108
DGsignated Bagn uilefirnaron F wdl nafile or*
LAURENCE MNCH WELL#2
4. Location Of Proposed Well
Cdlnty
Garfield SW 1/4orrhe SE 111
A- * Acrs3
6.2 within described area
B, ourner
Applicant
s€c1ion . i ToumhiP6 i7 trEl
Rangq E orw I fthopal f/h{idarsz Otr lotn C. List any oth{ lYell3 or v6tet dgfits Usad on h!5 land:
Please see attached Decree in 02CW108
Esiencc cf i,€S iiltn s€c{on lines (sac{on linea are typically not Propcny ln€s,
765 n.ro"'E NBS 1835 n.ron'8 EEW 9. Prooosed Well Driller License #(opltg!q!)rLqglseg.
fordaccmgntwrils otily-d3tBncaand drBctio fiolndd t,cll to nawrer
feet direction
ffint(s) or Authorized Agent
@ constitr.rtes pedury in hesecond ^Aegr"", *fr'icrt is punishable as a dass 1 misdemeanor pursuant to C'R'S'
2&1U (13Xa). I have read he statements herein, know the contents
r{'o'o^/aar{ oroto thrt ihrv ara tnre to mv knowlgdOg.
Wdl locauo.r add!3a (if 4paicable)
Optlonat: GPS well location infomaton in UTM brmat
Required sauings for GPS units are ac bllouc:ru ,72/e
Fo.rEt rrlJrl bc UTU
Zoarr rrrst be 13
Unitsmlstbci,HGr!
t).um rrust b6 MD27 (CONUS)
Unit ml3l b6 sel to trllc mrti
wor. pcing aveesEdr Eves El r'ro
/
tlorthing
Easdno
ffidfr=-
6ohn Sa{a, Director of DeveloPment
Office Use Only
USS map narl€[rwR map no.Su,fsdav.
S. parcet On Which Welt Will Be Located
A. Legal Desoipton (tray b€ proddqd as an attsdrflrtrt):
Lot 5 of Section 1, in Township 7 South, Range 88 West of
the 6th P.M., W %SE%,Ey2W 114 and Lots 6,7 and 8 of
Section 6, N % NE %, SW % NE % and NE % NW Y., allin
Section T,Township 7 South, Range 87 West of the 6th P.M.
WE
WR
oivcB
TOPC)
MYIAR
sBs OM- WD- BA- MO
-
# of acr€s in paacdB.
480
C. orncr
Applicant
D. W[ thi3 bo tte or{y w.{ m thB parcd? Eves Elno tir * - li3t olhct trdB)
Laurence Ranch Well Nos. 1 and 3
E. $arc Parce P*(opoond):
Fbrm No. OFFICE OF T-.:.:TATE ENGINEER
cws-zs g,."*H##,p;9,nLCU s"r"g"*Lr,* RES o u Kc ES
(303) 866-3581
APPLICANT
APPROVED
OfiA /
WELL PERMIT NUMBER - 243861 . '
DIV. 5 WD 38 OES. BASIN MO
CREs
Loc Block filing: Subdi"
iw " 17+ sE 1t4 section 6
io*nsrtiP Z S Range 87 W Silrth P'M'
SNOWMASS LANO COMPANY
P O BOX 6119
ilr-OWrurnSs vlLl-AGE' CO 81615-
u-Tr\4 cooRDINATES
Nortring: EasUng:t9'ior923-2880- -.=_ I.ffi'19,i-ryry9 *---ni=R*GHr
FL from
FL from
Line
Une
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
This we* sha, be used in such a way as to cause no materiar iniury io rorng *.,.r rights' The issuance of fitis permit
does not assure ," "oou""*
,n", no iniury w.r ocsrr to another vesieil","ingi o, J'*uc" another owner of a vested
;:j:ffij:;[:t":ff]i;'l;',ffi::with rhe waterweil construdion Rures 2 ccR 4oz'L'unress approvar
of a variancE has been granted r.m::a* ao"J o Examiners otwater G! construaion and Pump lnstallation
n:**:J5rH::I;H,1e(].::::;.H:T:t''"*:*':.;qil:'${l-.":Tir.{=we,
s imi'ied'[o
monitoring water revers *Lo, water quarity sampring. This well is *noi as ttt"h'c-c-'W.$'.'ry:i!;ti"i
This welr must be equipped wi*r a rockinq .1 o, sear to preverrt wert *..,t'"*{-:.'-"-- t" nazaras as an open weit'
The u,e[ must be *0, .lrOJ "nl
roa,"a a a[ times el*ept during sampling or measunng'
Records of water lever measutemenrs and water quarity anaryses shart be maintdnea by fie well oi'ner and submitted to
tre OMsion of Water n""o-"'""t upon requesl
,rrie wall in acaordance with Rule 16 of the Watr
upon coffiiiidn ijr ud-rnoriitonng prdgram ure gue, orner shalr prug this welr in accordance with Rule 16 of the water
wert construdion Rures. A welrAbandonmert Report must be *rj;J ;i submitted to the DMsion of water
REsources within 60 a"vt of plugging'
. irL ...a, --mii nrrmb€r{s) and name of aquifer as aPpropriate'
Theownershallmarkrlewellinaconspio,tousplacewithwellpermitnumbe(s)andnameot
il,o=*l:ff.ff:Il*":,:ff;:.f,:i,:"T:,".1,::5Tli=.;,,"rororherauthorized
individuar acccrdinE
to he watef we* constnraion Rures. ,f #;;..1i-*::r:on irlnrirp*ed. a vanance request must be submitteo in
ffi5T"*ffifil;:1"-';'fr?::!ilHiilffi 'y,osicros'*:"-:":lnedbvtheindividuar
authorized to ccn$ruci the we*. For non-stanciard cnsmracn. the *it" .ir"'louoi-T,T'5uilt drawing shoring
detarls sugr as depth. casing' penorated '";':t;l;lt=ootion
of the grouting type'and intewal'
putsuant to Rule 6.2.3 oithe \Nater r,e, consrrucion Rures, the',veir ccnsruciion .on@or shail submit the as'i:uiit well
locaoon on ,aork ,"Ooi. required by Rule 173 within 60 days oi."rpf'"io-'ioin" *"ff' The-measured locadon must be
acsrare to 200 feet.r,n"l*., locauon. The locancn inrcrmadcn ffilil" eitherthe 114' :,Id'secton' iownshio'
Range. and ois'nces ncm secson rines. or a Gps rocation ou,=urn,'r]li" o"Lton orwatl nauffuioetines'
HE
- ;;::*:ff:Jl;flff" 1',,T;:,::l"lx"o'**' t i r^at :
Jan 10 03 OZI32P LJavne She l ton
WELL CONSTRUCTION AND TEST REPORT
STATEoFcoLoRADo,oFFICEoFTI{ESTATEENGINEER
@i;rccc.
lvlailing Address: %Zarr:rrella & Assoc' P'O' Box 190E
City, Statg Zip: Glcuwood Springs, Co' 816@
Pbone # : fi0-9a5-5700
9?O-327 -380 I p.1
FOROFFICE USE ONLY
Kcc htsiL i/1 I
APPROVAL,GCISSI.9I4S
Trry: 7 S Range $i W
Nordring: $in49 E:stiog 315213
FILR{G GNTD:
,tCfUOO AirRoary
DEPTH COsdPLmON: 4f,;0
[todrrcion Rate 3Gr gPE
TestLeogdr: 2hours
OtSfartrCes FROM SEC' UNES
ft. frm Ses' linc and
SUBDIVISION:
l.rw v4 sE l/4
fi.fi@ Sec.
LOT:
S€c 6
line OR
BLOCK:
ffilce EIJVA ft.
DATE COMPIJTED: $ngEAAz TOTALDEPTI{: 420
11. DISINFECTION : TYPc : FITH
':. WEIL TEST DATA Box oats is=ffi on SuPranrcatai
TESTING MEIFOD:Air CsnPrcssor
Staric Let€t : tt5 t
RsapingLwd,: Total E'
DaroTioe lvtcasrcd L0n9E0@,
DanTimcMcasused nn9B00E;
oa
to-'ry*q
MeiiiogAddres t P'6:B't 1059 ry'f*
Phone: (970) 927{lf,
Lic. No. 1095
nnw002
WELL PERMTTNUMBER WliB
6. HOIj DIAIHETB(iN)
9. Pukes Placemcor
Typc :
Degdl :
8. FrltcrPack
Matcrial :
Size :
lntcnral :
lte-rac Sh.lam / Fresidcqt
ORIGII'JAL
Job No.:
Ciient:
Test BY:
Analysis BY:
TABLE 7T
Pump Test Data
Well lD: Ranch at Coulter Creek - RCC Well #7
Snowmass Land Co.
Q=
S.W.L. =Samuelson 116.2
gpm
ft
ft
ft!=
rime/Date ;n : -ii7ia6ffi 36TE,-
TmdDate oft -1115i02 12:14 PM
Test Length: 24:44:00 total time
t
'l
.t
21839
TIME
Time
{minutes)
W.!- Measurement Drawdown
lfeet)
o
(oom)
f
{minutes)
W
(feetl (inches)
1111410211:30 AM 0 116 2 SWL 40
1111410211:3'1 AM I 119 7 3.12 40
1't11410211:32 AM 2 119 E.5 3.54 40
11n4t02 it:93 rtvt 3 119 ot J.OJ 40
1111410211:34 AM 4 't19 9 3.58 40
1111410211:35 AM 5 't19 8 3.50 40
1111410211:36 AM o 119 7.5 3.46 40
T'tltctoz 1i:38 AM 8 119 8.75 3.56 40
1111410211:41 AM 11 119 8.5 3.54 40
1111a10211:,15 dM 15 119 9 3.58 40
11t141O21 1:50 AM 20 119 o .58 40
11114t0212:00 PM 30 119 o 3.5E 40
1111410212:20 ?M 50 119 o 58 40
'l't11410212:30 PM 60 119 o 3.58 40
11n4lA21:00 PM 90 't19 o 3.58 40
fnatA2l:30 PM 120 119 o 3.5E N
11114102 2:30 PM 180 119 ot J,OJ 4{'
11114102 3:30 PM 24 119 9.25 3.50 4{)
11114102 4:30 PM 300 120 4.25 4.19 40
1'tl14tOZ 8:52 PM 302 120 o 4.33 40
1'tl11i02 7:05 AM 1175 120 9 4.58 40
11115i0212:15 PM 14E5 120 10.75 4.73 40
1'tl'15i0212:16 PM 1485 116 t't 0.75 Stoooed Pumoino 1 14E6
11rt5i0212:17 ?M 14a7 116 10.25 0.69 u
-1111ai0212:i8 PM 1488 116 10.75 0.73 0 3
5i02 12:19 PM 1489 116 11.5 0.79 0 4 372
11n-C0212:20 PM 14S'0 117 0.5 0.88 0 5
arn, ir-r1 2^n l4E3 117 0 0.83 0 U 1E/
14!t5 117 0 0.83 0 10 150
11115i0212:27 ?M 1497 117 0 0.83 0 12 125
ilF;61 1r.1n
"M
1500 116 11.75 0.81
ttttSiOZ 12:35 PM 't 505 116 11.5 0.79 0 zo 75
ffi1Tts?u 151 5 116 1'.|.25 0.n 0 30 51
-iiEdZTZls5FM '1525 116 11.25 0.77 0 40
m7s{-?M 1535 116 11.25 0.77 0 50 I
lnr€ioz 1:i5 PM 1545 116 11 0.75 0
10
Flgure 7W
Pumplng Test - 11l14lOZ and 11116102
Ranch at Coulter Greek' RCC Well #7
1oo Tlme (mln) 1,ooo 10,000 100.000
1
;t
ool
.ol
,ol
,oo
I
rzo i
I
140
160
180
200
220
240
260
280
300
320
3{0
360
360
{00
420
G
6
oJ
t-oaa
IE
=
=--={-:ArL-f1!=1!.1 -,F--- I.
-d-
!!lr ---- -r-E-.- E.-- -
lElaltot
- - - -+-I
a
I
lPrrmn Sal d /tl3 i I.-
Iolal lleplh = 420 ll. I
COLORADO DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1313 SHERMAN ST., RM 818, DENVER, CO 80203
phone - info: (303) 86&3587 main: (303) 866-3581
fax: (303) 86&3589 http://www.water.state.co.us
Office Use Only I Form GWS45 (1/2ool)
GENERAL PURPOSE
Water Well Permit Application
Review instructions on reverse side prior to completing form'
The form must be completed in black ink.
'1. Aoplicant lnformation 6. Use Of Well (check aoplicable boxes)
Namo of apdi€nt
SLC-Laurence, LLC
c/o Patrick, Miller & Kropf, P.C.
Atbch a detailed description of uses applied for.
E lndustrial I ourer (describe): Domestic, fire protection
I Municipat and stock watering, as decreed in Case No.
I lnisation 02CW108.
E Commercial
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8. Land On Which Ground Water Will Be Used
Legal Description (rnay be provided as an atiaoment): LOt 5 of SectiOn 1 , in
Township 7 South, Range 88 West of the 6th P.M., W % SE
yr,Ey2W 114 and Lots 6, 7 and I of Section 6, N % NE %,
SW % NE % and NE % NW /., all in Section T,Township 7
South, Range 87 West of the 6th P.M.
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3. Refer To (if applicable)1an<la RCC well No. 5)
Wdl pcflrit #
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Lot 5 of Section 1, in Township 7 South, Range 88 West of
the 6th P.M., W %SE%,Ey"W 114 and Lots 6,7 and 8 of
Section 6, N % NE %, SW % NE % and NE % NW /,,allin
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Report on Harrington's Penstemon on the Ranch at Coulter Creek
lntroduction
This document describes the investigation into the extent to which Harrington,spenstemon or Hanington's beardtongue (Penstemon haningtonii), a Cobrado endemic(found no where else. in the world) occurs on the Ranch at Counei Creek (RCC). Thismember of the snaSrago.l family (scrophulariaeae), known rrom onry sxnorthwestem countbs, is listed as a "sensitive species" by both the Foiest Servioe andthe BLM- The Fgrest Servicgrequires that activities be managea to avoia disturbancesto sensitive srecrc?. rry F9 BL[t plaq psponsibitity on managersi for deciding an,specific measures that might be needed for sensitive species pr6tection. ttaniigrton,spenstemon is also closely tracked by the Cotorado Natural Heritage program (CfrHp)out of Fort Collins wfrich uses the Natural Heritage Methodology Jsea nioughbut North,Centraland South America to rank,species acco-rding to neir ilrityoiOegree ofimperilment. Each of the Nafural Heritage Network di-ata centers from the 50 UnitedStates,. five provinces in Canada and 13-other countries form an intemational databasenetwork m-"t"uy scientists can monitor fire status of species or plant communities froma state, national,.a.1d.evgn glgba! perspective. Due to ihe limited range or Haningrtonapenstemon, it is fully trackedby CNHP. More secure species are noitracked and arerarely ranked. Acording to CNHP lmperilment Ranks, it has been ranked as 53 (on asgle of 1-5) meaning it is tulneralb tfgyghout its range" due to o."urr"n"", beingwithil a very restricted area, onty-21to 100-thus far bein-g described,"nd onlywtthin arestricted portion of the state of Cobrado (NatureServe 2b0+, CNHp 2ou). Forfurtherlmperilment Rank Descriptions see Appendix 1.
1n$?lty' il was assumed the plants on the RCG could each be located with a GpS(global positioning system), but itwas soon discovered this was impra&icaldue to theirhigh numbers where they did o@ur. Hanington's penstemon was 6nry founO on thesouthern portion of the RCc. Because of ffr; hrge population size atihe sougr end ofthe propety,20 X 20 meter plots nqtg .pl"S to-sainfn each oin " pioposed propertysites !n this area, both within and outsirJ'e of the delineated buildin! erirefopes. nstratified randorn 9":j.g., w.as _employed^in estrabtishing the plot plicer"nt. Additiqnallya plotwas located within the commglopen space aitn soufli end of the property aionorth of the buiHing sites. A total of 11 plots were sampled and the area to thenorthvvest, norft and rprtheast of $e so-uthern knollon the property was walked todetermine the extent of the occurene. This document is meant to be used in closeconjunc{ion with tf.re larggllap, "Ranch at Coulter Creek, Haningtonls penstemon" thatwas generated with the Gps data after surveys were finished on-tne Rcc.
Background: Phenotogy, Reproduction, Habitat and Distribution
Depending on elevation,tlarrington's penstemon can @in flornering in late May andcontinue into late June.. Flowering may not occur in dry years. lt is insect poltinated andthe localized flow of waterfrom rain or snowmelt is oeiciiueo as the likely agent of seeddispersal in addition to rodents (Buckner and Bunin rggrl. Fruit-o';reioir"nt continues
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throughout the summer. Beginning in late August, the capsules (fruit) containing the
seeds dehisce, or split, dispersing most of their seeds by September. Some seeds may
remain in the capsules indefinitely as the capsules remain often into the following
growing season on last years stems (Buckner and Bunin 1gg2). Harrington's
penstemon is found most commonly in open, native, big sagebrush stands (Artemisia
tridentatavar. pauciflora or Aftemisia tridentata ssp. wyomingensrg that have most of
their associated suite of native, understory plants somewhat intact. lt has typically been
documented on moderate slopes between 6700 and 9200 feet in elevation. Some of
the largest populations have been found on sites with mountain mahogany
(Cercocarpus montanus) and Utah serviceberry (Amelanchier lJtaheno$ also prevalent
within the big sagebrush community (Anderson and Spackman-Panjabi 2004). This is
also descriptive of the plant community for the population on the Rcc.
Hanington's penstemon is found on the RCC primarily between7200 and 7400+ feet
and is most prolific on gentler slopes quickly dropping out on steep, south-facing
aspects where it is replaced by Osterhout's penstemon (Penstemon osterhoutii).
Occunences have also been described within pinyon-iuniper/ big sagebrush (Pinus
edulis-luniperus scopubrum/ Artemisia tridentata var. pauciflom) dominated sites, but
less commonly (Anderson and Spackman-Panjabi 20A4). The big sagebrush dominated
community where the penstemon is found on the RCC is adjacent to a pinyon-Rocky
mountain funiper plant community (Pinus edulis^luniperus scoputorum'1and has several
trees encroaching on the site. This occurrence is also primarily found on the Migcene
age, volcanic rock, colluvium derived soils. Hanington's penstemon was potentially
much more extensive on the property priorto the start of the ranching industry. Wrth
ranching came the development of the
agricultural fields and the start of extensive,
year-round cattle grazing both of which either
eliminated or highly impacted native
vegetation resources. Carefully timed
seasonal cattle grazing, not year-round
grazing, may have little impact on Harington's
penstemon (Anderson and Spackman-Panjabi
2004).
Half of the cunently documented Harrington's
penstemon occurren@s are found within
Eagle County, just east of the RCC. ln
addition to Eagle, it is only found in five other Colorado counties: Garfietd (the RCC),
Grand, Pitkin and Routt and historically from Summit County (one collection). The -
largest portion of big sagebrush within Colorado (which is found onty on the westem
slope) has been reported to be centered within Eagle County, making it no surprise that
lglf of the Hanington's penstemon occunenes, to date, have been found in Eagte.
The map, above, created by CNHP in 2000 gives an idea of the smallextent of the
distribution. More o@ulrences have been described since the map was created, but the
majonty are stillwithin the area depicted. lf the totat acreage in which Hanington's
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penstemon has been found was added, it is estimated its distribution would cover
somewhere on the order of 15 square miles (Anderson and Spackman-Panjabi 2004).
The Ranch at Coulter Creek
On the RCC, the areas with Hanington's penstemon are also portions of the property
that still have the native shrubland intac't, which is not the case on the majonty of the
rest of the property. The shrubs, Gambel oak (Quercus gambelir), mountain mahogany
(Cercocarpus montanus), Utah serviceberry (Amelanchier ufafrensr$ and antelope
bitterbrush (Purshia tridentata'1on the southem knollwhere Lots 18-22 reside and
where the penstemon population is centered, show signs of extensive browsing
pressures. Because of the S-SE exposures and evidence of excessive browsing, this
area is likely coveted by elk in winter (and is mapped as Severe Wnter Range on
CDOW- WRIS maps). lt is utilized year round by resident mule deer (pers. obs. and
CDOW-WRIS maps). The understory forb (broadleaf plants, not grass-like) species
also show signs of heavy utilization as many of these species also provide a food
souroe for area ungulates. These cunent plant community disfurbances are mentioned
as they have historically played a part in maintaining the Hanington's penstemon
populations at fftis site. Historically, the result has possibly been the reduction of some
of the competilion the penstemon has with other plants affording it an advantage
(Anderson and Spackman-Panjabi 2004).
A total of 45,32O sguare feet or just over one acre of the southem knollwas sampled.
The entirety of each 20X20 meter plot was systematically combed for plants and each
indivklual plant or cluster of plants was documented as a GPS point. For the large map
aocompanying the report ("Ranch at Coulter Creek, Hanington's Penstemon), each dot
ends up representing three plants on average. When all of the 400 square meter plots
are added together, slightly more than one acre of land was sampled and a total of
1,Mg plants were counted. The area of the southem knollwhere the plants are most
proliftc represents approximately 50€0 acres within the RCC. The penstemon
population is most dense on the gentler sloped areas toward the top of the knoll. This
site has already been impacted by the newly plaed roads to the five lots in this area. A
very conservative population estimate derived from the sampb plots would be
somewhere around 30,000 plants and possibly more within this occunence. The
literature states that there have only been approximately 18 populations found with
numbers greaterthan 500 individualplants (Anderson and Spackman-Panjabi20O4).
Clearly this is an exceptionally large population.
Lots 18-22 on the RCC
(See "Ranch at Coulter Creek, Hanington's Penstemon" large map and the follorrving 6
pages)
The following pages and the large map, "Ranch at Coulter Creek, Hanington's
Penstemon", depict each of five Lots with two sample areas, one within the building
envelope and one outside. The dots represent a point recorded with a GPS and
represent one to several plants urtrich came to 3 plants on average. Each plant was
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sprayed with a commercially available non-toxic, biodegradable, blue dye so as not to
count a plant twice. Most dots on the maps have a number by them on the following
pages but some do not. This is because the dots were too congested and the numbers
dropped out when printed. Each dot represents 3 plants on average, so three times the
dots would have accurately and visually depicted the plant numbers, but this was
impractical at the scale of the maps. Many dots would have overlapped making such a
method unhelpful.
ln Lot 18 and Lot22, the second sample plots were not placed exactly outside the
building envelopes due to some confusion on the ground. However, a relatively
accurate pic'ture is still evident with the sample plot placements as they are. Lot 22was
very heavily sampled in the northem half as this is where the project began with the
intent of documenting every plant or group of plants. This data was left in the report to
visually give a better idea of the density of the population on the ground. The entirety of
Lol22 was not sampled, just the northern third and the 2 plots. Lot 19 had the least
number of plants captured within the sampb plots. The Hanington's penstemon
numberc in Lot 20 and Lot22 dropped in the southeast portions of these properties.
The presence of the noxious weed, cheat grass or downy brome (Brcmus tectorum) and
an increase in the slope of the hillside happens to also occur where the penstemon
diminishes on these properties. The Open Space plot 11 is nearthe top of the southem
knoll. The genUer slopes atthe top of the knoll are where the population densities
appeared to be greatest. A portion of the population was captured within Open Space
plot 11 in the native shrubland area nortr of the road to Lots 18-22. Penstemon
numbers dropped precipitously the further from the top of the knoll one traveled. A few
plants were found while heading northwest from Lot 18 towards Lots 15-17, but in very
low numbers. These plants were found in areas that had not been plored and seeded
for hay meadors, but were in sites highly disturbed from historical overgrazing yet still
retained some semblance of the native shrub community. The north and east side of
the southem knoll, coming down from the top onto the Common Open Spae, also had
very few plants that rvere widely dispersed and gradually disappeared altogether.
Plants in this area would be protec{ed by the Common Open Space designation in this
area of the RCC.
ln conclusion, Lots 18-22, with the possible exception of lot 19, are within an
exceptionally large population of Hanington's penstemon. The Common Open Space
tothe north of these lots captures a section of this o@urren@ buta large portion of the
populatbn reides within the native tall shrub community on a prominent knoll in the
southemmost section of the RCG slated for homesites.
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Anderson, D.G. and S. Spackman Panjabi. 2004. Personalcommunication with S.
Spackman Panjabi regarding a forthcoming technical report on Penstemon
haningtonii. Fort Gollins, Colorado.
Buckner, D. L. and J. E. Bunin. 1992. Final report 1990/91 Status Report for
Penstemon haninglomr-. Unpublished Report Prepared for Colorado NafuralAreas
Program, Denver, CO by ESCO Associates, lnc., Boulder, CO.
Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP). 2004,. Biological and Conservation Data
[rrveb applicatbnt. Fort Collins, Golorado, USA. Available:
htp ://hmw. cnhp.colostate. ed u
Lyon, P., Sovell, J. and J. Rocchio. 2WL Survey of BiologicalResources Garfield
County, Colorado, Volume l.
NatureSerue: An online encyclo@ia of life [web application]. z0o4.. Vercion 1.1.
Arlington, Mryinia, USA: Association for Biodivercity lnformation. Available:
htp ://twwv. natu reserve. org/.
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ranks are based on the status of a species in an-individual state. Staie and Global ,anks aredenoted, respectively, with an "S" ora "G" followed by a character. Theee ranks should not beinterpreted as legal deeignations.
GrSl Critically imperiled globally/state because of rarity (5 or fewer occurrences in theworld/state; or v.ey few remaining individuals), oi because of some factor of its biologymaking it especially vulnerable to extinction.
GrS2 lmperiled globally/state because of rarity (6 to 20 occurences), or because of otherfactors demonstrably making it very vulnerable to extinction throughout its range.
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PUD RezoninglS"Uat"ttton Prelimina ry Ptat Ap plication
Date: October 2OO3
submitted to Garfield county Building and Planning Dep-artment
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Proi ect Tearn... ---i
List of Figr,r res an.d Attachrnerr.ts--- ---ti
Ex e cr,r tirre Srlrnrna r)/... . .ii.i
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Pro P e rtY I) esc riPtion... ."I
Proi ect DescriPtion ... ---2
Sr.rledirrisiorr. Prel.irnina ry Plan Rerrievv Criteria- - ---.4
Zaning Regulation Compliance. . . . . . 5
Subdivision Regulations Compliance... ...5
Comprehensive Plan Compliance.....l2
County Road Standars and Policies Compliance.....13
compriance with other appr i,#ilX#i: 3H#: fjiffi ltffiffi : : : : : : I ;
cornpliance rruith Sketch Plan cornrnernts.-...I7
PUD Rezoning-....20
Objective of PUD.. ....20
PUD Review Standards and Requirements. .....22
Other lssrres.....26
Surnrna r)/... ..27
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Owner/Applican.' Snowmass Land Company
P.O. Box 6l 19
Snowmass Village, Colorado 81615
Phone: (970)923'2880
Planner: TG MalloY Consulting LLC
402 Park Drive
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
Phone: (970)945-0832
Engineer/S urYqor: YancY Nichol
Sopris Engineering
502 Main Street, Suite A3
Carbondale,CO 81623
Phone: (970)704-0311
Altornqt: Larry Grcen
Balcomb & Green
P.O. Drawer 790
818 Colorado Avenue
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602
Vegetation Specialist: Lisa Tasker
EM Ecological
210 AABC, Suite TT
Aspen, CO 8l6ll
Phone: (970) 925-1145
Wild@ Consultant: Dawn Keating
Wildlife Management Consulting
2079 CK.tlz
Carbondale, CO 81623
Phone: (970)963-3023
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I Vicinity MaP
2 Suruey MaP/Existing Conditions
3 PreliminarY Plan (11Dx17")
4 PIID ZoninglPreliminary Plan (11"117")
5 Mule DeerHabitat (WRIS)
6 ElkHabitat(WRIS)
List of Attachrnents
I ProofofOrvnershiP
2 LqalDescriPtion
3 Letter of Authorization
Final Decree Regarding Application for Underground Water Rights with Augmentation
5 Well Permit APPlications
6 Deed of Conservation Easement
7 Draft Declaration of Protective Covenants
8 Hepworth-Pawlack Geotechnical Report
9 Ralph Mockletter
10 USDA-RCS Soils Designations and Tebles
11 Vegetation Report
12 Engineering Report
13 Drainage Report
l4a Zsncanella Report
l4b Zancanella RePort Addendum
15 Road Impact Fee Support Information
16 Fire District Resolution No.2003-3
17 Wildlire Ilazard Analysis and Mitigation Plan
18 Sketch Plan Staff RePort
19 Weed Management Plan
20 Revegetation Letter
21 Noxious Weed Control Lctter
22 Mineral Rights DescriPtion
23 BOCC Resolution No.2ffi3-41
24 Keating Lctter
25 PtID/Preliminaly Plan and Engineering Drawings (See separate24" by 36' drawing set)
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Executive SurnrnarY
This project received Preliminary Plan approval from the Board of County Commissioners in June of this
y.". i.ri Attachment 23). However, as a result of some miscommunication on the part of the project
i"u111, ttr.r. was a misunderstanding regarding the impact on the project of accepting the condition
requiring that all streets be dedicatid to the public. This condition creates a significant financial hardship
onih" pioject, for which we feel compelled to seek a remedy. Unfortunately, due to the structure of the
Garfield iounty Subdivision Regulations, the only avenue to address this issue is to reapply for
Preliminary Plan review and inc[ude a request for PUD Rezoning approval. We want to emphasize that,
except forihe request for PUD Rezoning to allow the internal roads to remain private, the project
desciibed in this application is identical to the project that was granted Preliminary Plan approval in June.
The sole purpose for seeking PUD rezoning approval for this project is to allow the internal roads to be
private and not dedicated to the public as ailowed under Section 4.07 .03(2) of the PUD regulations in the
Zoning Resolution.
We wish to begin by apologizing to the Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners
for taking up uiaition"i agJnda time to discuss this project! We know your time is valuable and we will
make evJry'effort to "nr* that this land use review is effrcient. Toward this end, we offer the following
information to expedite your review of this application. While we have included all of the information
necessary for the prelirninoy plan phase of subdivision review (pages I through 20 of application text),
there are no unresolved issueJassotiated with the preliminary plan aspect of the previous review. The
only substantive issue that we need to address is the ability to retain the internal roads as- P.iYry in order
to allow the subdivision entries to be gated. This issue requires PUD Rezoning approval and the
applicable standards and criteria ne"eisary to review this issue are provided on Peges 20 through 26 of
this application. Therefore, it would be most efficient for P&Z and Board members to concentrate their
attention on this section of the application.
We would also note that the Preliminary Plan requirements contained on pages l-20 have becn rcvis€dto
reflect the current status of all issues that were discussed during the previous preliminary plan review.
For e:<ample, at the time of the previous review, we were awaiting final approval of our augmentation
plan for the proposed central water supply system. We have since received a final decree approving this
plan, whichis included in this application as Attachment 4. Similarly, during the last review, we had
applied for, but had not yet received, approval for annexation into the Carbondale and Rural Fire
piotection District. Thii approval was-Jubsequently granted (though the approval does not become final
until Final plat approval ijgranted by the County) and is memorialized in Fire District Resolution 2003-3,
which is includedin this application as Attachment 16. We have also included the final Wildfire Analysis
and Mitigation Plan, whicfi was a requirement of annexation into the Fire District (Attachment l7).
Anotherlssue, for which we have provided further information, is noxious weed contol. During the
previous review, Steve Anthony, rlquested a weed management plan and revegetation plan. Both of these
documents have been provided among the attachments to this application (Attachments 19 and 20
respectively). The onfy other new information in this application concerns the sensitive plant
Harringlon;s penstemon, which was discovered on the property in July of this year while fieldwork was
being Jondu.i"A for the Weed Management Plan. This issue is addressed on pages 26 and 27 of this
application.
In this application we will show that our request to utilize the PUD approach to allow the internal roads of
the Ranch at Coulter Creek Subdivision to be private meets the applicable PUD standards and criteria
contained in Section 4.0 of the Garfield County ZoningResolution and is in the best interest of the
County. We look forward to discussing this issue with the Planning Commission and the Board of
County and we hope reconsideration of this project does not inconvenience members of the Planning
Commission orthe Board of County Commissioners!
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PUD Rezoning/Subdivision Preliminary Plan Application
Purpose
The purpose of this application is to provide the necessary information for PUD Rezoning and
Preliminary Plan review, as outlined in Section 4.00 of the Garfield County 7-oning Resolution and
Section +.ti0 of tt " Subdivision Regulations, for a proposed 26-lot subdivision located west of the
intersection of County Road I 15 and Cattle Creek Road on Missouri Heights. The subject property is
known as the Lower Laurence Ranch.
Backgror.rnd
The subject property is one of two parcels that together have been known as the Laurence Ranch, which
has been an ongoing agricultural operation for over 100 years. Until recently, the ranch had been
operated by Roger i"*"nce. The Ranch was comprised of two large, non-contiguous parcels (see Figure
t). fne Nortn parcel consists of approximately 1,300 acres and is located just east of the Consolidated
Reservoir. The South Parcel, which is the subject of this application, contains 476.05 acres. The North
Parcel is undeveloped while the South Parcel has been improved with several buildings and fences and
has been used as the ranch homestead. Both parcels contain valuable wildlife habitat, open space and
agricultural uses.
The Laurence family put the properly up for auction in 2000, in part to satisff estate taxes due as a result
of the death of his father some years earlier. The Laurence Ranch was offered for auction as separate
parcels ranging in size from 35 to 200 acres. Bids were offered on all of the separate parcels during the
auction. the winning bid was submitted by someone wanting to purchase the property in total and whose
bid exceeded the cumulative bids on the separate parcels. After a deal with the highest bidder from the
auction fell through, the Aspen Valley Land Trust (AVLT) purchased the South Parcel. Given the fact
that there *ere offers on all of the separate parcels at the auction, AVLT recognized the imminent threat
that the property would be divided and sold, thus destroying its wildlife, open space and agricultural
values.
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South Parcel is proposed to be subdivided under a limited development scheme preserving a
majority of the propery for its historic uses.
With this stratery in mind, AVLT solicited proposals from land development companies and entered into
an agreement to sell the South Parcel to an entity owned by the Snowmass Land Company prwidedthey
*ould develop the property under a cluster approach with a small number (26) of residential lots and to
place a conservation easement over the balance of the property. The conservation easement has been
executed and a copy of this document is included with this application.
Property Description
The subject property contains 476.O5acres and is located in the Missouri Heights area approximately 5
miles northeast of Carbondale (see Vicinity Map/Figure l). The property is located to the north and west
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of County Road 113. County Road 115 runs along the north side of the site. The property is
approximately 3 % miles north of Highway 82 along Catherine Store Road (County Road 100) just past
the intersection with Cattle Creek Road.
The property abuts BLM land to the west and south as shown on the Vicinity Map. A portion of the BLM
land is designated as the Fisher Creek Special Management Area. This area is open for limited public use and
includes a parking area and several trails. One of these trails runs along the west property line of the Ranch.
The privately owned lands that abut the properly on the north and east are currently utilized for agricultural
purposes. Uses in the surrounding area are primarily agricultural though there are other residential
subdivisions nearby including the Panorama Ranch and High Aspen Ranch subdivisions.
Figure 2 is a survey map showing the existing conditions on the property. Existing development on the
property consists of the ranch homestead, which was comprised of two farmhouses, a barn and an historic
1800's log house. The westernmost ranch house, which had been vacant for years and was in poor and
potentially dangerous condition, was removed in July of 2002. The other main house remains and is currently
being remodeled. A portion of this shucture will be remodeled for use as the ranch manager's dwelling. The
remainder of the structure will be converted to an on-site sales office. The historic house is currently vacant.
There are also four decreed ponds on the property that are used for irrigation. These ponds contain water, as
available, out of the Consolidated Reservoir. One of these ponds was improved during the summer of 2002to
accommodate the necessary augmentation water as specified in the augmentation plan, which is included in
Attachment 4 of this application. There are also numerous ranch roads and fences on the property. The
terrain of the property is rolling and includes one large knoll located on the south end of the Ranch. There is
also a steep cliffalong the southwest edge of the property, which forms a natural boundary between the Ranch
and BLM land to the southwest. Vegetation on the properry is primarily field grass interspersed with areas of
sage and sparse scrub oak and pinion-juniper stands. The south side of the knoll is covered with a moderately
dense pinion-juniper stand. The current owner resumed haying operations in the summer of 2002. Prior to
the current owner purchasing properly, the Ranch had not been hayed for the last two or three seasons.
Proiect Description
Figure 3 is a reduced copy of the Preliminary Plan Map and shows the development scheme for the
property. The plan includes a total of 26 new lots covering approximately 155.6 acres. The Applicant is
volunteering to limit the floor area of the homes on Lots 3 through 26 to 8,000 square feet. The floor area
of Lots I and2 would be limited to 12,000 square feet. Proposed road rights-of-way will occupy
approximately 20.6 acres. The remaining acreage of the ranch will be common open space for the use of
the lot owners and will be permanently preserved under the provisions of a conservation easement to be
held by the Aspen Valley Land Trust. The common open space will continue to be ranched. A
homeowners association will be established to maintain the open space, roads and other common facilities
of the subdivision. Figure 4 is the PUD ZoninglPreliminary Plan that shows the proposed PUD zone
districts for the project including the lots, roads, common open space, ranch facilities compound and
utility zone. Table I below provides the unit and acreage breakdown for the project.
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Pronosed Lots 26 156.45
Common Open Spacp It 299.08
Utilitv Zone N/A 2.41
Private Road Basement N/A 18.10
Road ROW (CR 115)N/A 3.00
total (units and srpss aercase)27 479.05
Net Acreaed N/A 476.05
I Represents the existing house to remain as ranch manager's unit'
' ExcludingCR I l5 right ofwaY.
The gross density of the project (not including the existing house which will be used as a ranch manager's
unit)-is approximately one unit per 18.4 acres, which is significantly below that allowed under the
County's |oning"nd Co*pr"hinsive Plan designations. The subject properly is zoned Agricultural
Residintial Rural Density (e,lvno). This zoni district allows one unit per two acres or approximately
239 units, given the urr"ug. of the property. The proposed density is approximately o_ne-ninth the
allowed de-nsity in the zoni district. The subject property is designated on the Future Land Use Map in
the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan foi low-density residential use. The recommended density in
this land use category is tin acres or mone per dwelling unit. Using this standaxd, the property could
accommodate apfroiimately 48 dwelling units, nearly twice the proposed number of units.
The proposed lots have been located to minimize visibility from the surrounding arrsa while also
minimizing encroachment into historically irrigated areas as tloyn on the PUD ZoninglPreliminary Plan
(Figure +). To accomplish this, the lots are arranged in several clusters. In general terms, the lots could
Ue iescribeO as being located around the perimeter of the agricultural areas of the property. The
preliminary plan inJudes a table itemizing the acreage of each proposed lot. The lols range in size from
just over four acres to just over eleven acris. Most of the lots are located in relatively open areas with
iittle vegetation. The one exception to this is Lot 19, which is located in an area of moderately dense
trees. Lits 18 through 22 arc located around the top of the knoll in the southern portion of the property.
Of these lots, only {O,Zt and22 are very visible. Lots 18 and 19 are located in a draw and out of view
from most locations. To reduce the visibility of Lots 20 through 22,the building envelopes are set back
from the edge of the slope. This leaves ample room to install additional landscaping, if necessary, to
further screen the houses from the north and/or east.
Lots I I though 17 have been located along the edge of the cliffthat overlooks Cattle Creek Road and the
BLM land tothe south. The building envelopes on these lots have been set back from the ridge so that a
structure meeting the County's height restriction (25 feet) would not be visible from Cattle Creek Road.
This setback wal verified in *re neIA and is labeled on the PUD Zoning/Preliminary Plan as "Cattle Creek
Road Viewshed Setback Line." The proposed water tank will be located to the east of Lot 17. The tank
will provide l20,000gallons of water storage and will be buried into the hillside.
Lots 6 through l0 are located in the interior of the property and will not be visible from off-site locations.
Similarly, LJts Zg through 26 are located in a draw and are well screened from most off-site locations.
Lots 4 and 5 will be visible from County Road I 15 as it turns to the north. However, there is existing
vegetation in this area that will help screen the homes on these lots. The natural grade also provides some
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screening for these lots. Landscaping could also be added to provide further screening from County Road
I 15.
Lots I through 3 contain the most visible building sites. These sites will be visible from County Roads
1 15 and 121 to the north. The view of these sites from County Road 115 is confined to a relatively short
segment of the Road at a distance of over 2000 feet. Visibility of these sites from County Road l2l is
from a distance of a mile or more. The building envelope on Lot 3 has been located in a depression
behind an existing natural berm. This should screen all but the top 6 to l0 feet of a structure on this lot.
The Lot 2 building envelope is located on an east-facing slope. This location was selected for the existing
mature scrub oak vegetation located on the nonh side of the envelope. This vegetation will provide some
screening from the north during the summer months and could be augmented to reduce the visibility of a
residence. Similarly, the building envelope for Lot I is located behind an existing stand of scrub oaks and
Juniper trees that will provide screening during summer months.
The proposed road system includes a loop road that utilizes two existing ranch road access drives onto
County I15. The entries into the development are planned to be improved with simple fencing and
landscaping. The entry gate and landscaping at the entry near the existing ranch homestead has been
installed. Both entries will be equipped with an automatic gate. Some of the existing ranch structures
were removed, though the current plan calls for the historic structures; barn and the existing occupied
ranch house to remain. A trail system is also planned for the common open space. The preliminary
alignment for the fiail system is depicted on the Preliminary Plan. For the most part this trail system will
be located within the easements for the private roads or within the Common Open Space. No easements
are required for the proposed trail alignment. All common ranch facility structures, other than benches
and picnic shelters, will be confined to the Ranch Facilities Building Envelope shown on the Preliminary
Plan drawings.
The roads have been designed to comply with County road standards as identified in Section 9.3 of the
Subdivision Regulations. Based on the anticipated trip generation and assuming traffic will be distributed
in both directions on Caffle Creek Ridge Road, the estimated traffic on this road will be roughly 161
ADT. The rationale for this estimate is included in the engineering report provided by Sopris Engineering
(see Attachment l2). Given these assumptions, the proposed roads qualiff under the "Rural Access"
category in the County's Road Standards. The proposed roads have been designed with I l-foot drive
lanes and 2-foot shoulders either side of the drive lanes. The drive lanes for the main roads are intended
to have a chip & seal surface. The extended driveways that serve lots 3, 8,24,25, and26 are proposed to
have two 7-foot-wide drive lanes for a total width of 14 feet. These access drives may have a gravel
surface. The roads are proposed to be private and the entryways to the Subdivision will be gated.
Establishing private roads within a subdivision is permitted subject to PUD approval (Section 4.07.03 (2)
of the Zoning Resolution). The review criteria for PUD Rezoning are addressed later in this application.
Subdivision Prelirninary Plan Review Criteria
Section 4.33 of the Subdivision Regulations requires compliance with Garfield County's Zoning
Resolution, Subdivision Regulations, Road Standards, Comprehensive Plan as well as other applicable
state and federal regulations and policies. The Code also requires the County to consider compatibility
with existing land uses in the surrounding area. In the following paragraphs we discuss the project's
compliance with the policies and standards contained in these documents. Where appropriate, we have
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Zonins Reeulations Compliance
The proposed project complies with all requirements of the Garfield County ZoningResolution. The
subjict p.op"riy ii locatedin the ARRD zone district. The minimum lot area allowed in this zone district
is fwo (Z) acres. The lots proposed for the subject properly are all greater than foul lcres in size. The
acreage of all of the propored lots is shown on the Preliminary Plan (see 24" by 36" Preliminary Plan
drawing set).
The zoning regulations also require minimum setbacks as follows:
Front Yard (local streets): 25 feetfrom front lot line
25 fegt
l0 feet or half the height of the principal building
Rear Yard:
Side Yard:
The Preliminary Plan depicts building envelopes within which all residential structures and landscaping
will be confined. The building envelopes have been designed to comply with these setbacks. The
building envelops for Lots I I ihrough l6 have also been located so that a 2S-foot-high building located
within th" "rr"iop" cannot be seen from Cattle Creek Road. The building envelopes on these lots were
set back from the edge of the ridge specifically to accomplish this. In all cases, the proposed setbacks
meet or exceed those required pursuant to the Zoning Resolution. The Deed of Conservation Easement
executed between Aspen Valley Land Trust and the Snowmass Land Company also includes a clause
requiring complianccwith all development approvals granted for this properly. Therefore, all conditions
establishld bythe County in connection with the subdivision approvals requested in this application will
be granted the additionaiforce of the conservation agreement. This will provide another layer of
ovJrsight with respect to development on the property. A copy of the Deed of Conservation Easement is
included as Attachment 6.
The ARRD zone district also limits the height of all buildings to 25 feet. Since no buildings are proposed
with this application, we believe this issue should be left to the control of the County. In exercising its
authority to-control the development of structures through the review and issuance of building permits,
the County will require compliance with the appropriate height restriction in place at the time building
permits are reviewed for each of the proposed lots. Similarly, the Zoning Resolution limits lot coverage
within the ARRD zone district to 15 percent. This limitation should be enforced at the time building
permits are reviewed. The Applicant is willing to accept compliance with all applicable zoning
requirements as a condition of approval.
Subdivision Resulations Com pliance
Sections 4.40 through 4.94 of the Subdivision Regulations identiff the "submittal requirements" and
"supplemental information" to be considered during Preliminary Plan review. In addition, the subdivision
reguiations include several categories of supplemental information that must be provided for review. The
categories of supplemental information include geology, soils, vegetation and wildlife; drainage; utilities
and ioads. Compliance with these provisions is described in the following paragraphs.
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Preliminary Plan Map (Section 4.40)
Attachment 25 is a plan set, which includes the Preliminary Plan drawing. This drawing has been
provided at l"= 200' as required in Section 4.42. The Preliminary PIan drawing set and the contents of
this land use application includes all of the information required under Section 4.50 items A through O.
A land use break down for the project is provided in Table labove.
Additional Information (Section 4.60)
A. Proposed terms of reservations or dedication of sites for public and/or common facilities or
use, if any;
Response: The proposed project includes a "common open space" that contains approximately 301.49
acres including the utility zone, which contains the central water supply components. This land will be
available for use by the residents of the subdivision but will not be open for use by the general public. The
common open space will be owned and maintained by the Homeowner's Association. Attachment 7
contains a draft of the Declaration of Protective Covenants that will govern the use and maintenance of
the Common Open Space.
B. Description of any proposed phasing plan, if any , ,/
Response: All infrastructure improvements will be constructed irJa single phase.
C. Evidence that all lots and parcels created will have access to a public right-of-way, as
required by Colorado state law;
Response: The subject prope(y has access directly onto County Road I15, which abuts tho properly at
several points along its northem boundary. Access for the subdivision will be provided by a system of
private roads and driveways for which easements will be established as depicted on the PUD/Preliminary
Plan drawing. The proposed subdivision road system accesses County Road I l5 at two locations as
shown on the PUD/Preliminary Plan. One of these access points is the existing ranch homestead
driveway. The second point is an existing ranch road access drive. Since portions of the subdivision
roads traverse the common open space, easements granting access for the benefit of all of the lots will be
established over the proposed roads. The access easements will be referenced on the deeds for all of the
lots and will be identified on the Final Plat, which will be recorded with the County.
D. Total number of proposed off-street parking spaces, excluding those provided for single-
family residential use;
Response: Not applicable since the project includes only single-family residential uses.
E. Evidence that all areas of the proposed subdivision, which may involve soil or topographicat
conditions presenting hazards or requiring special precautions, have been identified, and
the proposed uses of these areas are compatible with such conditions;
Response: A preliminary geotechnical study has been conducted by Hepworth, Pawlak Geotechnical,
Inc. (see Attachment S). HPG conducted exploratory borings and test pits on the properly and has
described the surface and subsurface geologic conditions on the property and have provided
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recommendations to minimize the impacts of these conditions. This study revealed two issues that have
since been addressed. These are the existence of a landslide complex along the Cattle Creek Canyon side
of the property and the presence of faults in the southem portion of the property in the- area of lots I 8
throujh Zi. itre geotechinical report includes recommendations to address these conditions including the
estabiishment of a 150-foot setbatk from the mapped landslide boundary and a 50-foot setback from any
faults. The site plan was modified in accordance with these recommendations and the new layout was
reviewed Ralph Mock at Hepworth-Pawlack's office. Mr. Mock found that the revisions to the lot layout
adequately uddrrs the landslide and fault issues. Mr. Mock's opinion is summarized in a letter contained
in this apilication as Attachment 9. The PUD/Preliminary Plan included in this application reflects the
changes made to resolve the landslide and fault issues.
Radiation evaluation for areas of potential radiation hazard to future land use;
Response: The property has been evaluated for radiation hazard by Hepworth-Pawlak (see Attachment
8). In their rep-ort, Uepwontr-Pawlak note that the subject prope{y it 19t located.in T area where
geologic deposiis are expected to have unusually high concentrations of radioactive minerals. However,
it "y itut" that there is a potential that radon gai could be present in the area. They also state that it is
difficult to assess the potential for radon gas concenhations in buildings before tty u.. constucted and
they indicate that testing for radon gas can be done after the construction ofa residence or other occupied
structure. New buildirigs can be deiigned with provisions for ventilation of lower enclosed spaces should
post construction testing show unacceptable radon gas concentrations.
G. A title commitment for property to be developed; and
Response: See Attachment l.
If there is a subdivision of a section requircd, a copy of the final work sheet shall be
provided for approval by the County Surweyor.
Response: This worksheet will be provided, if necessary, when final plat work has been completed.
Supplemental Information: Geology, Soil, Vegetation and Wildlife (Section 4.70)
A. Geolory - Description and/or illustration by a registered professional engineer licensed by the
State of dolorado of bedrock lithology and the stratigraphy of overlaying unconsolidated materials
in suflicient detail to indicate any potential development problems resulting from groundwater,
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subsidence, instability in road eicavations and fills, expansive soils, drainage patterns, structural
bearing strength, or the like.
Response: See Hepworth-Pawlak Geotechnical Report (Attachment 8),
B. Soils - Map and description of soil types and their boundaries based on the National Cooperative
Soil Survey, USDA Soil Conservation Service, and including a table of interpretations.
Response: See Attachment 10.
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C. Vegetation - Map and description of plant associations following practices of the Soil
Conservation Service and including a description of adapted materials and the location of major
tree masses.
Response: Attachment 11 is a Vegetation Report prepared by Dawn Keating, Wildife Management
Consulting. This report inlcudes a description of plant associations, including adapted plants. The report
incudes a map showing the distribution of the pant communities including tree massings. The
Survey/Existing Conditions Map (Figure 2) also shows the location of major tree massings. The plant
communities identified on the subject property include Big Sagebrush, Gambel Oak, Two-Needle Pinyon
Mountain Juniper/Gambel Oak/Big Sagebrush, and Irrigated Hay Pastures. Ms. Keating also notes the
potential that Herrington's Penstemon may occur on the property. This plant is identified as "globally
vulnerable" by the Colorado Natural Heritage Progam. Ms. Keating recommends additional field study to
determine whether this plant is present on the prope(y. More infromation regarding this issue is provided
at the end of this application.
D. Witdlife - Description of wildlife habitation, including big game ranges based on the mapping
practices of the Colorado Division of Wildlife.
Response: The Colorado Division of Wildlife has identified the subject property as "winter range" for both
Elk and Mule Deer and "severe winter range" for Elk (see Figures 5 and 6). The proposed project has been
designed to retain conidors in several locations throughout the property for animal movement. [n addition,
the bulk of the property has been preserved as common open space to retain the propefi's wildlife habitat
value. The landowner intends to establish a set of conservation guidelines, which will be communicated to all
property owners within the development and will be administered by the homeowner's association. An
outline of these guidelines has been prepared and is incorporated into the Declaration of Protective Covenants
(see Attachment 7). The guidelines will address dog conhol; landscape plantings, wildlife habitat
enhancement, fencing and site design as well as other issues associated with the development, use and long-
term maintenance needs of the property.
Historically, elk and mule deer have utilized the property for grazing and have moved through the property
from the BLM lands to the south and west to the adjacent ranchlands to the east and north of the subject
property. To allow animal movement through the properly several movement corridors have been established
as part of the site design. One of these is located between the building envelopes on Lots 7 and 8 along the
west side of the property, where the subject property abuts the adjacent BLM land (Fisher Creek Special
Management Area). A second corridor is located between the building envelopes on Lots 17 and 18. A third
corridor is located to the south of Lots 23 through 26. This last corridor allows animals to move to and from
Coulter Creek, which is located to the east of the subject property. Other smaller corridors such as the area
between the building envelopes on Lots 10 and 11 have also been retained. These corridors, together with the
large common open space area and planned wildlife enhancements, will help preserve the properly's high
quality wi ldlife habitat.
Supplemental Information: Drainage Plan (Section 4.80)
A drainage plan at the same scale as the Preliminary Plan prepared by an engineer registered in the
State of Colorado, shall depict the following information in graphic and/orwritten form:
A. Existing water cources and lakes;
B. Limits of tributary areas, where practieal;
C. Computations of expected tributary flows; and
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D. Design of drainage facilities to prevent storm wasters in excess of historic run-off from
entering, damagi-ng or being carried by the existing drainage facilities, and to prevent major
damage or flooding of residences is a one hundred (100) year storm, showing:
1. Area subiect to inundation; and
2. Location and size of proposed culverts, bridges, ditches and channels.
Response: Drainage is addressed in the Drainage Report (Attachment 13) and Grading and Drainage
drawings provided-by Sopris Engineering (Sheets 5 and 5 of the drawing set). Drainagc for the project
has bee'n designed in accordancJwith tle criteria and standards included in Section 9.40 of the
Subdivision {egulations. According to the engineering report the historic drainage flows and patterns on
the propefi wiii not be sigrrificantly altered aJa result of the proposed development scheme. As a result,
no detention is required. Several culverts are planned where roadways cross natural watercources. The
location of these culverts is identified on the grading and drainage drawings.
Supplemental Information: Utility PIan (Section 4.90)
Section 4.91Water SuPPIY Plan
A water supply plan at the same scale as the Preliminary Plan shall provide the following
information in graphic and/or wriffen from:
A. In all instances, evidence that a water supply, suflicient in terms of quality, quantity and
dependability, shall be available to ensure an adequate supply of waster for the proposed
sobdivision. such evidence may include, but shall not be limited to:
1. Evidence of ownership or right of acquisition or use of existing and proposed water
rights;
2. Ilistoric use and estimated yietd of claimed water rights;
3. Amenability of existing rights to change in use;
4. Evidence that public or private water ownens can and will supply water to the
proposed subdivision, including the amount of water available for use within the
subdivision by such providers, the feasibility of extending senice to the anea, proof of
the legal dependability of the proposed water supply and the representation that all
necessary *aster rights have been obtained or will be obtained or adiudicated, prior
to submission of the linal Plat; and
5. Evidence concerning the f,otability of the proposed water supply for the subdivision.
B. If a central supply and distribution system is to be provided, a general description of the
system, as designed by a colorado registered engineer. In addition:
1. Nature of the legal entity that will own and operate the water system; and
2. Proposed method of financing the water system.
Response: With respect to the legal status of water rights and their adequacy for the proposed
devllopment, an appiication for underground water rights with an augmentationp!11was filed with
District Court of Water Division #5. A copy of the Final Decree for Case No. 02CWl08 regarding the
application for underground water rights with an augmentation plan for proposed legal water supply is
inctuAeO as Attachment 4. Well permit applications have also been submitted to the State of Colorado
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Department of Health, Water Quality Control Division for the three wells that will be the source of
domestic and irrigation water for the proposed lots. The well permit applications are included in
Attachment 5. The approved well permits will be provided at Final Plat. Attachment 5 also includes a
cover letter from Scott Miller, the water attorney for the Applicant, which clarifies the names of the wells
on the well permits as they relate to the names that were used when the wells were being drilled and
tested. The new names and their relation to the previous names are provided as follows:
Original Name: Lot 24 Well Well Permit Name: Laurence Ranch Well No. I
Original Name: RCC Well #l(aka RCC Well #7) Well Permit Name: Laurence Ranch Well No. 2
OriginalName: RCC Well #5 Well Permit Name: Laurence Ranch Well No. 3
Domestic water for the proposed lots is intended to be provided via a central water system, which has
been designed by Sopris Engineering. Attachment 12 is a report from Yancy Nichol of Sopris
Engineering providing a brief description of the proposed system and the assumptions used in the design
of the system. The layout and components of the system are also depicted on Sheets 15, 16 and 17 of the
PUD/Preliminary Plan drawing set. The water system will be installed as part of the infrastructure and
the cost of installation will be incorporated in the price of lots. Once installed, the system will be owned,
operated and maintained by the Coulter Creek Homeowner's Association. Operating and maintenance
costs will be incorporated into monthly association fees. The Homeowner's Association will retain a
consultant to monitor and maintain the central water system. The contract with the consultant will cover
regular inspection and maintenance of the pumps and other mechanical components of the system, water
quality testing, documentation and all required reporting to the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment.
Since the proposed system will utilize an on-site well field as the source of raw water, several wells were
drilled and tested for production and water quality. Attachment l4a is a report from Zancanella and
Associates, Inc., which provides information concerning the reliability and potability of the water from
these wells. This report finds that with storage facilities the three wells identified on the Preliminary Plan
(RCC Well #5, RCC Well #7 and Lot #24 Well) would provide adequate water for the proposed
development. The names of these wells have changed since Mr. Zancanella's report was prepared in
order to avoid confusion for the well permit application process. The names used in the well permits and
their relation to the names used in Mr. Zancanella's report are identified above. The combined output of
these three wells is 105 gpm. The report also notes that it will be important to continue the historic
practice of irrigating the Ranch with water from the Consolidated Reservoir via the Etta and Laurence
Ditches.
Water samples were collected during the pumping test and sent to Evergreen Analytical, [nc. for
independent analysis. The results received show that all potential contaminants for which tests were
conducted were below the Maximum Contaminant Levels as established by the Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment (CDPIIE). Attachment l4b is an addendum to the Zancanellareport that
provides the results of the analysis for Inorganic Chemicals (IOC), radiological, bacteriological, and
corrosivity for the Lot #24 Well. This amendment shows that, similar to the results for RCC Well #5 and
RCC Well #7,the water from Lot#24 Well contains contaminants at levels well below the Maximum
Contaminant Levels established by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
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Section 4.92 Sanitary Sewage Disposal Plan
A sanitary sewage disposal plan, at the same scale as the Preliminary Plan, shall provide the
following information in graphic and/or written form:
D. If no central sewage treatment works is proposed and individual sewage disposal systems will be
utilized, a description of ."*""g", the disposal means, as well as evidence of the result of soil
percolaiion tests and produce excavations to determine the maximum seasonal ground water level
and depth to bedrockshall be provided. In addition:
Indicated by location on the Plat;
performed and signed by a registered professional engineer licensed in the State of
Colorado;
Adequate in number and location to meet Garlield County Individual Sewage Disposal
Requirements and the Colorado Department of Public llealth, Water Quality Control
Division; and
E. If individual sewage treatment disposal systems are to be utilized, a proposed mrnagement plan
for the operation and maintenance of on-site systems shall be provided.
Response: We anticipate serving the proposed residential lots with on-site sewage treatment systems,
which will require approval pursuant io the County's Independent Sewage Disposal Slrstem OSDS)
regulations. as a firif step in determining whether the subject properly presents any significant or unique
liriitations that raise "on""rn, about the viaUitity of handling the waste from the proposed residential lots
with on-site wastewater treatment systems, the Septic System Constraints Map contained in the Garfield
County Comprehensive Plan was examined to determine if the soils in the area might be prone to
compiications associated with on-site wastewater disposal. The information on this map was takel [o-m
the .:Geologic Hazards ldentification Study" conducted by Lincoln-Devore Testing Laboratory in 1975-
76 wrdidentifies soils constraints including slow percolation, high water table and soils with high
evaporite minerals. No constraints relative to septic system functioning are identified for the subject
prop"rty on this map. The USDA Resource Conservation Service soil designations and interpretation
tables are also.provided with this application as Attachment l0'
In addition, soil percolation testes were performed by Hepworth-Pawlak; the results of these tests are
contained in the Geotechnical Report (see Attachment 8)'
On-site wastewater treatment is also discussed in the engineering report prepared by Yancy Nichol of
Sopris Engineering (see Attachment l2). In his letter, Mr. Nichol indicates that the type, dimension and
aesign of 6n-site iastewater treatment systems (OWS) will vary based on specific conditions at each
builiing site. Mr. Nichol also notes that he expects that most of the lots will be suitable for conventional
systems and/or modified engineered systems, though a few lots may require advanced treatment
ctmponents be incorporated in the design of the OWS if certain constraints are encountered. A more
aetairca analysis of the soils and the deJign for the individual system for each lot will be provided, as
required, wit-h the Building[SDS permit application. The report from Sopris Engineering also includes a
basic outline for a management plan for on-site wastewater treatment systems.
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Section 4.94 Off-Site Road Impacts.
Garfield County requires a "Road Impact fee" be paid in association with any subdivision pursuant to
Section 4.94. The impact fee for this project has been calculated using the Road Impact Fee Work Sheet
contained in Appendix A of the Subdivision Regulations. [n order to calculate this fee th6 Consumer
Price Index (CPI) for the DenveriBoulder area was obtained from the US. Deparfrnent of Labor.
Attachment 15 includes the print out showing the CPI for the Denver/Boulder area as well as a copy of
the spreadsheet showing the Road Impact Fee calculation for this project and other supporting
information. Additional information was also obtained from the Planning Deparfinent in order to
properly calculate the Road Impact Fee. This additional information includes the "Traffic Study Area"
within which the property is located (Area I l) and the County's Discount Rate (1.28%). Bssod on this
information, the Road Impact Fee for this project was estimated to be $3,614.79 per lot or a total of,
$93,984.54
During the review of the previous preliminary plan application, the Board of County Commissioncrs
agreed to waive the road impact fee in exchange for improvements to County Road 115 to bc ma& at thc
Applicant's expense (see Condition number 14 in Attachment 23). The Applicant has made the agreed.
upon improvements which include regrading the existing base course, adding one to two inches of Class
VI gravel and overlaying the drive lanes with a chip & seal pavement to a width of 22 fwt (l I foct for '
each lane). The upgrade begins at the intersection of CRI 15 and CRl2l and erds near the wes ontrance
to the Ranch at Coulter Creek, as distance of approximately 1.7 miles. All improvements were
constructed in accordance with County Road Standards and coordinated with the Road and Bridge
Department. The actual cost of this improvement was approximately $l10,000.00.
Other Utitities and Seruices - Electricity, Natural Gas, Telephone and Cable Television
Electricity and telephone service is available in the right-of-way for County Road 115. Holy Cross
Enerry will provide electric service and telephone service will be provided by Quest. Both Holy Cross
and Quest have provided letters indicating their willingness to provide service. These letters are included
with the engineering report provided by Sopris Engineering (see Attachment l2). Natural gas and cable
television service are not available in this area. There is an existing overhead power line that traverses the
property to the south of County Road I 15 near the existing ranch homestead. We have been unable to
find record of any easement for this line. Therefore, we propose to establish a 3O-foot wide easement
centered on the alignment of the existing power line. The proposed easement is depicted on the
Preliminary Plan drawings. The easement documentation will be provided with the Final PIat application.
Comorehensive PIan Compliance
The subject property is located in Study Area I of the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan, which was
adopted in September of 1995 and updated in 2000. When this plan was adopted, the County was
struggling with the impacts of an historic development pattern that was driven by the predominant two-
acre zoning that covers much of the private land in the County. As a result, the Comprehensive Plan
includes a number of policies aimed at reducing density in future developments and preserving open
space and agricultural uses. This is most directly illustrated in Objective 5.3 for Recreation and Open
Space, which reads:
"The County will support and encourage the crealion of open space through the development and
implemcntation of zoning, subdivision and PUD regulations designed to retain and enhance existing
open space uses."
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This idea is also contained in the agricultural goals in the Plan, which states:
,,To ensure that existing agricultural uses are allowed to continue in operation and compatibiliE issues
are addressed during project review."
The proposed development scheme has been designed to preserve a vast majority of the irrigated
meadows as well as the irrigation ditches and other agricultural improvements on the property in order to
allow continued agricultur"l us". Approximately 63 percent of the property's total acrgage has been
preserved in comrion open space and will remain in agricultural operation. Another 105 acres, contained
within the proposed lots, wilibe restricted against the development of any structures or landscaping under
the covenants that are being established for ihe project. A conservation easement deed has been executed
for the property which states, "Easement Area will remain forever predominantly in its agricultural,
scenic, natural and open space condition subject to the uses of the Easement Area permitted under the
(..permitted Uses")." The "permitted uses" referred to in this clause includes the propose_d development
as described in this application (subject to approval and conditions required by Garfield County) and
those other us", ne"errury to manage the propefty for agricultural purposes, including ditch maintenance'
erosion control, fence rejair and maintenance, relocation of the existing barn and homestead and
demolition of any non-historic structures, etc.
The property has also been carefully planned to minimize visibility of the proposed residential
dereiopment. Lots have been
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form Cattle Creek Road. Many of the residential units will not be visible from the county roads in the
area. The intent is to preserve the open space character of the subject properly and surrounding area to
the greatest extent possible.
The proposed Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan identifies the subject property as appropriate for
..low density residential" usi. The recommended density is one unit per l0 acres 9I less. The gross
density of tfie project is approximately one unit per l8 acres, which is just over half that recommended in
the Comprehensive plan.'We believe the project clearly conforms to the policies and recommendations of
the Comprehensive Plan.
Countv Road Standards and Policies Comnliance (Section 9.30)
The proposed roads fall into the Rural Access designation in the County's Road Standards, based on the
anticipaied x{p generation (see Attachment l2). The proposed roads have been designed to comply with
the Garfield County Road Standards as outlined in Section 9.35 of the Subdivision Regulations. Most of
the proposed road iystem length is comprised of a main loop road. However, there are several spur roads
ith cul-de-sacs that provid" acc"r. to residential lots. The design ofthese cul-de-sacs is discussed laterwl
in this section. The main roads will be paved with a chip-seal surface, which meets the minimum
requirement of the road standards. The ioads are designed with no curb or gutter. No segment of the
proposed roads exceeds l0 percent in grade. Though the roads are intended to be private and will be
maintained by the Coulter ireek Ranch Homeowner's Association, a fiffy-foot R.O.W. has been provided
in order to match with County Road Standards.
Streets and roads shall be designed so that alignments will join in a logical manner' such that
adjacent road systems can be combined to form a continuous route from one area to another;
Response: The tocations where the proposed subdivision roads intersect with County Road I l5 are
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existing ranch road access points and have been chosen primarily because they are logical points to serve
the proposed development scheme on the subject property. The subject property is surrounded by public
lands and other agricultural uses and there are currently no roads on any ofthe adjacent properties with
which to connect. Further, due to the ownership patterns and terrain of the lands to the west, south and
east it is unlikely that there will ever be a scenario where road connections with the adjacent properties in
these areas will be logical. The subject property is bordered on the south and west by BLM land and
there are cliffs and steep slopes along most of this boundary. Similarly, it is unlikely that development
scenarios for lands to the east of the subject properly will create access roads that would be conducive to
making connections with roads on the subject property. Coulter Creek and County Road I 13 are located
immediately to the east of the property in a relatively deep valley. There are steep slopes on either side of
this valley that would make it impractical to consffuct access roads from the adjacent properties on either
side of County Road I13. In addition, there is a narow strip of land located between the subject property
and County I13, which is owned by an adjoining properly owner. This strip of land is not wide enough to
accommodate development and separates the subject property from the County Road.
The land to the north of the subject property is a privately owned ranch and could accommodate
development that would have access roads intersecting with County I 15 from the north. The access roads
proposed for the Laurence Ranch intersect County Road I 15 at locations that would allow for connections
to these lands. However, since the roads on the Laurence Ranch property will not connect to any other
through roads there is no benefit to making such a connection.
Streets shall have the names of existing streets in the same alignment; otherwise there shall be no
duplication of street names in the County;
Response: There are no streets or roads in the area of the subject property that share the same alignment
as the proposed roads. The Preliminary Plan Map shows the proposed road names. The applicant is not
aware of any duplication with any other road names in the County.
Cul-de-sac design;
Response: Due to the physical characteristics ofthe subject properly and the conservation objectives of
the project, cul-de-sacs are utilized in the road design. The Streets and Roadways standards found in the
Subdivision Regulations provide specific guidelines for the design of cul-de-sacs. The code limits the
length of cul-de-sacs to no more than 600 feet. However, the Code also stipulates that the County can
allow longer cul-de-sacsfor topographical reasons provided it can be shown thalJire protection and
emergency access can be accommodated as part of the longer design. The proposed road plans include
two cul-de-sacs that are longer than 600 feet. One of these in referred to as Fisher Creek Lane and is
located in the west end of the property and the other is called Saddle Drive and provides access to the
knoll at the south end of the property.
Fisher Creek lane is roughly 925 feetin length and provides access for three lots. The access for one of
these lots (Lot 8) utilizes a private driveway that extends roughly 980 feet beyond the end of the cul-de-
sac. Fisher Creek Lane and the private drive extension were designed to accomplish two objectives. The
first objective was to minimize the amount of irrigated land lost to road construction and the other was to
minimize disturbance to steep slopes in the area on the west side of Lots 8 and 9. The proposed road and
private drive follow the alignment of an existing irrigation ditch and loop around an irrigated meadow,
thereby limiting encroachment into the meadow. The cul-de-sac has been designed in accordance with
the County's road standards. In the event that multiple emergency vehicles were dispatched for an
emergency situation on Lots 6 or 7, the terrain along the proposed access road and driveway extension
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would allow emergency vehicles to maneuver during times when there was no snow.
Saddle Drive includes two cul-de-sacs and a private drive and provides access for a total of five lots. This
road has been designed to meet County Road Standards except that the length ofthe road exceeds 600
feet. The area served by this road is a large knoll with few options in terms of access road alignments.
The proposed road has been located in a draw that offers the least impactive route to the proposed lots.
Dueio ihe orientation of this draw, only portions of this road will be visible and from very few locations.
The road has been designed with the most shallow grade possible given the terrain. [n no case does the
road grade exceed l0 percent. The cul-de-sacs at the end of Saddle Drive have been designed to meet or
exceed County Road Standards.
Comoatibilitv with Existinq Land Uses in the Surroundine Area
The subject property is ideally suited for low-density residential development both from the standpoint of
the views and piivacy created for the proposed residential lots and the ability to develop the property with
minimal impact to the surrounding area. There are several reasons for this, including the fact that the
property is bordered on the west and south by BLM land. The property also contains rolling terrain that
proviOes screening for many of the proposed lots. Portions of the properly are also higher in elevation
ihan much of the surrounding area, which allows development to be screened by locating building
envelopes back from the edge of ridges. Further, most of the adjacent privately owned lands remain
undeveloped. There are other developments in the surrounding area but these are relatively distant from
the subject property.
Similarly, traffic from the project will have minimal impact on the surrounding area. The project will
generate roughly 247 new trips on local roads. Most of these trips will proceed east on County Road I 15
io the intersection with County Road I 13 and from there, south towards Carbondale and Highway 82,
utilizing County Road 100 or west towards Glenwood Springs on Cattle Creek Road (CR I l3).
According to the County's Road and Bridge Department, counts have not been done on these roads in
some time. The Garfield County Comprehensive Plan shows counts on segments of County Roads 115,
I 13 and 100. These counts were conducted by the Garfield County Road and Bridge Department in2002
and were taken from Map 6 of the Comprehensive Plan. The counts are as follows:
CR I l5 (west of the propefty):
CR I l3 (west of intersection w/CRl00):
CR I 13 (at intersection with CR 64):
CR 100 (at intersection with CR 115):
CR 100 (between CR I 13 and CR 115):
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Compliance with Other Applicable Local. State and Federal Requlations. Resolutions. Plans and
Policies
Fire Protection (9.70)
Each of the proposed homes in the subdivision will be equipped with a sprinkler system for fire
suppression. In addition, the project's water system will include wet hydrants for firefighting purposes
for all Lots. The locations of the hydrants are depicted on Sheets l5 and 16 of the PUD/Preliminary Plan
drawing set. Details of the proposed hydrants are shown on Sheet l7 of the Preliminary Plan drawing set
and are designed in accordance with the specifications of the Carbondale and Rural Fire District.
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Individual lot owners may opt to install an on-site tank for firefighting and irrigation purposes.
The subject property is located partially within the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District
boundaries. The Applicant submitted a petition to expand the District boundaries to include the balance
of the property. The Fire District Board met with the Applicants numerous times between April of 2002
and June of 2003 to work through the firefighting issues associated with the property. On June 17n,2003
the Fire District Board adopted Resolution 2003-3 approving annexation of the balance of the propefty
into the district (see Attachment 16) subject to several conditions. The Applicant is working to satisfr the
required conditions. One of these conditions was to establish the location of pull-outs along the proposed
internal road system. This has been accomplished and the agreed upon pull-outs are illustrated on the
PUD/Preliminary Plan. The Fire District has reviewed the proposed internal road system and deemed it
adequate for emergency service purposes. Also, a Wildfire Hazard Analysis and Wildfire Mitigation Plan
have been completed to the satisfaction of the Fire District and Fire Chief and are included in this
application (see Attachment l7).
In addition to creating a wildfire mitigation plan and installing a hydrant system on the property, other
steps are being taken by the Applicant to assist in fighting fires on the subject properly and in the
surrounding area. The main water storage tank for the development will be available for firefighting
purposes when needed. This tank will contain 120,000 gallons and will be located on the south end of the
property as depicted on the Preliminary Plan drawings. Two wet hydrants, one near each entry to the
Subdivision, are proposed to allow the fire department to utilize the water in the storage tank. Also, an
easement for an antennae site has been agreed upon and will be conveyed to the Fire District at the time
of Final Plat approval by the Board of County Commissioners. The antenna site is located near the top of
the knoll on the property. This antenna will improve radio communications for fire fighters and other
emergency personnel in the surrounding area.
Site design for wildfire mitigation
The site plan has been carefully planned to minimize wildfire danger for the proposed residential
structures. Most of the proposed lots are located in open areas where native grasses are the predominant
form of vegetation. Only two of the proposed lots (Lots l8 and 19) are located in an area where there is
significant overstory vegetation and slopes. The proposed building envelope on Lot 19 is located in a
stand of mature scrub oaks and pinion juniper. There is also significant vegetation down slope of this
site. However, the trees in this area are relatively widely dispersed. As a result, thinning to accommodate
wildfire mitigation could be accomplished without losing too many trees. We would note that there is no
building site on Lot l9 that is significantly better in terms of its expgsure to wildfire. There are small
areas within this lot that have fewer trees but the slope and soil in these areas are not conducive to
development (steep slopes, rocky soils).
The applicant is committed to complying with the necessary mitigation measures to protect the proposed
building sites from wildfire hazud. However, we would like to accomplish this with the minimum loss of
vegetation.
Public Sites and Open Spaces (Section 9.80)
The subdivision regulations allow the Board of County Commissioners to consider whether to seek land
or cash-in-lieu of land for parks and/or schools during the subdivision review process based on several
factors including the future requirements of the subdivision and its inhabitants. The proposed subdivision
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creates a relatively small number of lots and will result in the permanent preservation of approximately
299 acresof agricultural land and open space identified as "Common Open Space" on the
PUD/Preliminary Plan. This represents roughly 63 percent of the gross acreage of the property. Further,
all development and landscaping on the proposed lots will be limited to the building envelopes shown on
the Preliminary Plan. Since the building envelopes contain approximately 5l acres, the other 105 acres
contained in tlie proposed lots will remain in essentially their current state. This will have the effect of
preserving roughly 404 acres ofopen space. This is over 85 percent ofthe total acreage.
The property is located immediately adjacent to a large area of public lands owned by the Bureau of Land
tvlanagement (BLM). The Fisher Creek Special Management Area, which is part of the BLM lands, abuts
the subject properly on the west and includes trails open for public use.
The properly owner will also pay the required School Site Acquisition Fee, which is due at Final Plat.
We havi caiculated the School Site Acquisition Fee based on the formula in Section 9.81 of the
Subdivision Regulations, since the subject property is located within the RE-l School District. The fee
calculation is based on the unimproved market value of an amount of land determined by the County and
identified as the "land dedication standard." The land dedication standard for single-family residential
development, as identified in the Subdivision Regulations, is 870 square feet per residential unit
proposed. The fee calculation for the proposed project is as follows:
Proposed residential units x 870 = Land dedication basis x unimproved market value = Cash-
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Notes: l) The tmimproved market value is based on the total purchase price divided by the total
acreage.
Cornpliance with Sketch Plan Cornrnents
Comments of the Planning Department Staffand Planning Commission during the Sketch Plan Review
are addressed in the following paragraphs unless previously addressed in this application. The Staffs
comments are highlighted in bold and italics. A complete copy of the Staffreport from the Sketch Plan
review is included for reference as Attachment 18.
A) Doug Thoe of the GarJieM County Road Department provided thefollowing comments:
Eastern Access: The eastern access historically wed to serve the Ranch has been improved and
iidened without permits. These improvements to the driveway constitute a change of use; therefore a
new driveway permit is required Some of the soilftll will need to be replaced with grarcL The
approach grade, sight distance and width of this driveway meet current Road and Bridge standards.
Western Access: The western access point is on a neat 90-degree corner and is in a bad locuion wilh
regard to sight distance. The minimum sight distancefor a 35 mph road is 250feet The uisting
configurotion of the road allowsfor 150feet of visibility to the east and 350leet to the north. If the
access is moved 80feet to lhe east, which is at the approximate apex of the corner, sight distance is
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increased in both directions, resulting in about 400 feet visibility to the north and 800 feet to the east.
Mn Thoe noted that the Road and Bridge Department would entertain the idea of a 24'lill on the
CounE Road, centered on the driveway and tapering to zero at the 125 linearfeet in each direction.
SuchJill would reduce the excavation needed within the property, as well as improve the grade of the
County Road
Response: The Appticant met with Mr. Thoe on the property in January and discussed his concerns in
detail. With respect to the eastern access, the Applicant has since obtained the necessary driveway permit
for the improvements. Mr. Thoe also requested that the grade at the eastern access be modified slightly
to prevent drainage and track-out problems at this location. This work was completed shortly after the
site visit.
In accordance with Mr. Thoe's request, the western access drive has been redesigned as depicted on the
PUD/Preliminary Plan. The point of access onto County Road I 15 has been moved roughly 80 feet to the
east thus increasing the sight distance in both directions. We have determined that raising the grade of
County Road 1 I l5 in the area of the Western Access, as suggested by Mr. Thoe, will not be necessary
since relocating the road to the east provides the necessary sight distance without raising the road grade.
The required driveway permit has been obtained for the work associated with this access drive as well.
B) Kelly Wood otthe Colorado Department of Wildw provided thefollowing comments (which
may be seen in more detail in Exhibit D):
Fencing shall be kept to a minimum andfollow the CDoWtencing recommendations.
If hay will be stored on site, a stack yard shall be constructed to keep wildlife oul
The open space and adjacent to BLM land shall be closed to dog use during the winter months.
Dogs shall always be on a leash outside of the housefootprinl The number of dogs per residences
should be limited to one. If outside kennels are to be used they should have a closed in roof to keep
mountain lions from predating on pets. During construction of the residences, contractorc should
not be allowed to have dogs on site.
Since cats are a major pridato, to small rodents and birds, cats should be kept indoors at all times.
CDOW is not liablefor damages to landscapingfromwildlifa
The homeowner's should install bear-proof dwnpsters or trash bins.
Hunting should not be prohibited The adjacent BLM land is a popular hunting area The
homeowners should be aware that it is a legal hunting area
Response: The Applicant is willing to comply with all of these recommendations except for ltem 7. We
believe there would be a significant safety concern if hunting were to be allowed on the property. The
proposed lots essentially border the central open space. As a result, discharging firearms in almost any
direction from the common open space could cause damage to one of the proposed residences or result in
injury. In addition, the common open space is intended to be used by residents of the Subdivision for
walking, equestrian and other activities. Given the topography of the properly and the layout of the
proposed subdivision, these activities are not compatible with hunting. The other DOW
recommendations have been incorporated into the Declaration of Protective Covenants.
D) The Applicant is encouraged to work with Steve Anthony, the Counqt's Weed Management
Specialist, to develop a weed management plan that complies with the provisions otthe adopted
County's Weed Manogement Plan.
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Response: Prior to 2002,thelaurence Ranch had not been worked for the previous several years
,.ruiting in areas on the property with significant infestation of common thistle and other noxious weeds.
this coidition predates ftre currlnt o*nei's purchase of the property. Since taking contol of the property
Snowmass Land Company has taken measuies to improve the condition of the property including making
anangements with a locai.ancher to put the property back into.agricultural operation. This will help
p..uJnt further spread of noxious weids on the ranch. In addition, a Weed Management Plan was
prepared for the property (see Attachment l9). The plan was prepared by Lisa Tasker of EM Ecological,
in.. trrtr. Tasker coordinated with Steve Anthony regarding the contents of the plan and the proposed
measures for mitigation of noxious weeds. The plan includes inventory maps showing the areas where
County and State-'iisted noxious weeds exist on the property. The Plan also includes a detailed
Jer".ipion of the various noxious weed species thai exist on the property and th9 recommended methods
for controlling each species. The Ranch at Coulter Creek Homeowners Association will be responsible
for implemenling the Weed Management Plan for all common areas on the Ranch. Provisions have also
been made in the Declaration of Piotective Covenants to ensure that individual lot owners contol noxious
weeds on their property in accordance with the Weed Management Plan.
Attachment 20 is a letter from Lisa Tasker addressing the issues related to revegetation of disturbed areas
on the Ranch. This letter includes a map showing all areas disturbed by construction outside of the
proposed building envelopes. The disturbed areas illustrated on this map cover approximately 53 acres of
it, ritr. of the total area disturbed, 44 acres are contained within the areas disturbed as a result of work
on the ponds, water storage tank and soil stockpiles. The remaining 9 acres of soil disturbance is
associated with the install-ation of the proposed roads and driveways. This assumes an area of disturbance
l0 feet either side of the roads and driveways. All disturbed areas will be seeded in accordance with the
i""orn*"nOations in the letter from Ms. Taiker, including the recommended seed mix and timing of
seeding. All revegetation seeding will be done in the Fall of 2003. Security for revegetation shall be
provided prior to Final Plat recordation.
Topsoil stockpiles will be located within the areas defined as o'disturbed areas" on the map in Attachment
20. Topsoil will be replaced prior to seeding. Stockpiles are not expected to sit exposed for more than 90
days. However, in the event iopsoil piles and aggregate piles remain longer than 90 days, they wi-ll be
,"iO"O in accordance with the iecommendations of Lisa Tasker, as contained in Attachment 20 of this
application.
A weed control expert has also been contracted to begin the process of treating the existing noxious
weeds. Attachment 2l is a letter from Matt Johnson, owner of Roaring Fork Vegetation Management
Company, who has been retained to implement the noxious weed control program. Mr. Johnson will be
p.riOrd u copy of the Weed Management Plan for the property. Weed control will be an ongoing project
at the Ranch *A tn" services of a wied control specialist will be paid for out of the Homeowner's
Association dues as needed.
E) The Applicant should rake special caufion to be sure to Properly norily the mineral right ownent'
and lesiees of any public hiarings concerning this proiect (purcuant to sections 4:20 and 4:30 of
the Garfteld Co unty S ubdivision Reg ulations).
Response: Attachment ZZis aseries of e-mails between Chris LaCroix, attorney forthe Applican! andTom
Shuneman, Title Manager for the Land Title Guarantee Company. These documents confirm that there is no
severed mineral interesi other than the right of a proprietor reserved in the Patent. Therefore, there is no need
to notifu anyone with respect to the minelal rights as required in the Public Notice provisions of the
Subdivision Regulations. A list of all property owners within 200 feet of the subject property was provided to
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the with this application. This list was obtained from a review of the records in the Garfield County
Assessor's Office and represents a complete list for public notice purposes.
D The County requires thefollowing plat notes on thefinal plat and in protective covenants:
l. "Colorado is a "Right-to-Farm" State pursuant to C..R.S. 35-3-101, et seq. Landowners,
residents and visitors must be prepared to accept the activities, sights, sounds and smells of
Garfuld Coung's agricuhural operalions as a normal and necessary aspecl of living in a
CounE with a strong rural character and a healthy ranching sector. All must be prepared to
encounter noises, odor, lights, mud, dtut, smoke chemicals, machinery on public roads,
livestock on public roads, storage and disposal of manure, and the application by spraying or
otherwise of chemicalfertilizers, soil amendments, herbicides, and pesticides, any one or more
of which may naturally occur as a par"t of a legal and non-negligent agricuhural operations."
2. "No open hearth solid-fuelftreplaces will be allowed anywhere within the subdivision. One (1)
new solid-fuel burning stove as deJied by C.R.S. 25-7-401, eL seq., and the regulations
promulgated thereunder, will be allowed in any dwelling unit. All dwelling uni* will be
allowed an unrestricted number of natural gos burning stoves and appliances."
3. "All owners of land, whether ranch or residence, have obligations under State law and County
regulations with regard to lhe maintenance offences and inigation ditches, controlling weeds,
keeptng livestock and pets under control, using propefi in accordance with zoning, and other
aspects of using and maintaining property. Residents and landownets ate encouraged to learn
about these rights and responsibilities and act as good neighbors and citizens of the Coanty. A
good introductory sourcefor such information is "A Guide to Rural Living & Small Scale
Agriculture't put oat by the Colorado State University Extension Of/ice in GarJield Coungt."
4. "All exterior tighting wilt be the minimum amount necessdry and all etderior lighting will be
directed inward, towards the interior of the subdivision, except thal provisions may be made to
allowfor safety lighting that goes beyond the property boundaries."
5. "One (1) dog will be attowedfor each residential unit and the dog shalt be required to be
conJined within the owner's pruperty boundaries."
Response: These notes will be included on the Final Plat and have been incorporated into the
Declaration of Protective Covenants.
PUD Rezoning
Obiective of PUD
The sole purpose for seeking PUD rezoning approval for this project is to allow the intemal roads to be .
private and not dedicated to the public as allowed under Section 4.07.03(2) of the PUD regulations in the
ZnningResolution. The proposed PUD zone district will cover the entire property as described in the
legal description included in Attachment 2 of this application (excluding the segments of County Road
I l5 right-of-way included within the legal description). The proposed project meets or exceeds all other
requirements of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution and Subdivision Regulations as demonstrated
throughout this application. The proposed use of the properly is for single-family residential
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development. As a result, no separate uses are designated on the PUD/Preliminary Plan other than the
p.opor.d residential lots, building envelopes, roads, common open space, and utility zone which contains
ih" "orn*urity water system components (see Figure 4 PUD ZoninglPreliminary Plan). Therefore, we
request that the allowed, special review and conditional uses identified in the Zoning Resolution for the
unierlying zone district gove* the use of this property under the proposed PUD Rezoning. Further, no
variances or alterations from the standards and requirements of Garfield County Zoning Resolution or
Subdivision Regulations are required and we request that the area and bulk requirements for the
underlying zone district contained in the Zoning Resolution govern within the PUD area.
The Applicant is seeking PUD approval for private roads as part of an overall stratos/ to Prescrve as
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open space and environmental values of the property as possible while-still aohieving a
reasonable financial return from the development. The proposed project has been designed with
relatively few lots and substantial open space as contemplated under the Rural Lands Development
Exemption Option (RLDEO) proviiion of the Garheld County Subdivision Regulations. This approach
relies on a higher market valul for each lot. To support a higher market value for each lot great care has
been taken inlhe desigrr of the project including locating the building envelopes to take advantage of
views of the Elk Mountains and surrounding scenery as well as to minimize the visibility of one building
site from another. In addition, the large area of preserved agricultural open space adds to the projects
rural appeal. Existing historic structures have also been preserved and renovated and the low-key rural
character of the ranch will be retained. Keeping the roads private will contribute to the quiet rural apPeal
of th prcporty.
There are also some practical limitations associated with this property that make private roads a logical
solution and limit thi potential for this project being used as a precedent to justiff private roads in other
locations where this may not be appropriate. The most compelling of these are the combinationofdre
site's terrain and public ownership of adjacent lands. These two factors result in a road system for the
project comprised of several spur roads that access County Road I 15 via an internal loop road (Cattle
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br""t Ridgi Road). None of the proposed roads would connect to any existing road(public or private)
nor are ttrey tit<ety to connect to any other public road in the future (see discussion of roads on pages 13
and 14 of tiris application for more detailed description of this issue). In essence, the proposed to-d! *
de facto privata The only thing missing is the ability to gate the roads and the increased scnse of privacy
this creates, which is what we hope to obtain through the PUD process.
There are also some benefits to the County associated with private versus public roads in outlying areas.
In the case where the County does not need to protect a potential connection to another property or road
(public or private) it makes sense, in certain situations, for the County to limit the liability and
maintenance expense that can accompany public roads. In fact, some counties are moving away from the
practice of requiring public roads in outlying areas as part of a strategy to reduce maintenance and
bperating costs during these times when communities are seeing a drop in tax revenues. This is especially
true for rural residential areas since this land use type is the least efficient in terms of the cost of providing
services versus the property tax revenues. Limiting the extension and upgrading of public roads can also
be used to help .anagi growth in outlying areas. Pitkin County, for example, discourages the extension
of public roads in order io minimize development pressure in remote areas. They also routinely allow
private roads in rural subdivisions where there is no need to preserve a connection to any other road or
property. An example of how public roads can create complications for the County is the Four Mile
itanch i.operty, whire the County is stuck policing a road that, if private, could be gated and the
responsibility for controlling vandalism and trespass would fall to the properly owner.
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In the following paragraphs we will show that our request to utilize the PUD approach to allow the
internal road system of the Ranch at Coulter Creek Subdivision to be private meets the applicable PUD
standards and criteria contained in Section 4.0 of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution. There is
significant overlap between the PUD standards and criteria and those required for subdivision preliminary
plan. Since we have already addressed the preliminary plan criteria in this application, we have limited
the discussion of PUD compliance to those issues that have not already been discussed. For convenience,
we have included the actual text from the Zoning Resolution in bold.
PUD Review Standards and Requirements
4.07.03 The PIID shall meet the following site plan criteria unless the applicant can demonstrate
that one (1) or more of them is not applicable or that a practical solution has been otherwise
achieved:
(1) The PUD shall have an appropriate relationship to the surrounding area, with
unreasonable adverse effects on the surrounding area being minimized.
Response: See response to "Compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan" (page 12) and
"Compatibility with Existing Land Uses" (page 15) in this application.
(2) The PUD shall provide an adequate internal street circulation system designed for the type
of traffic generated, safety, separation from living areas, convenience and access. Private
internal streets may be permitted, provided that adequate access for police and fire protection
is maintained. Bicycle traffic shall be provided for when the site is used for residential
purposes.
Response: For the discussion regarding the adequacy ofthe internal street circulation system see the
resfonse to County Road Standards and Policies (pages 13, 14 and l5) in this application. The
following thoughts are offered regarding the provision of adequate access for police and fire
protection assuming the internal roads are allowed to be private. First, the internal roads have been
designed in accordance with the County Road Standards and have been reviewed by the Road and
Bridge Department and the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District. Both of these agencies
provided comments and input on the design of the proposed internal roads and this input has been
incorporated into the design of the proposed road system. In fact, the proposed subdivision layout,
including the internal road system, was reviewed and approved by the County Staff, Planning
Commission and Board of County Commissioners earlier this year pursuant to a previous Preliminary
Plan application. The subdivision layout, for which PUD rezoning approval is now being requested,
is exactly the same as the layout that received preliminary plan approval from the Board of County
Commissioners as memorialized in Resolution2003-41(see Attachment 23). The only change we
are requesting in this application is the ability to retain private ownership of the intemal roads in order
to allow the installation of an automatic gate at each of the two enffies into the subdivision.
To facilitate legal access for police, fire and other emergency service vehicles, an easeiltent wiffb€
established over the internal roads providing access for all emergency service personnel. Tha
easement will be reflected on the Final Plat. Though the en$ drives will be gated, physical tr€es6
for emergency service personnel will be ensured through several special featunes incorpoated into the
automatic gate system that will be installed on the properly. These gates arecunrno:tly used
throughout the Country. The gate system includes a control box with a keypad and an emorgoncy
servie key entry. This system provides several ways for emergency serviee porsonael to opon thc
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gates for entry. First, a key will be provided to all emergency service agencies requiring access.
Second, a code specifically for emergency service agencies can be programmed into the system. This
code can be provided to all emergency service agencies requiring access. The keypad also functions
as a phone/intercom to call any resident, including the ranch manager, within the subdivision, who
can then open the gate remotely. The system also includes electronic sensors in the road, which will
open the gate automatically when a vehicle is approaching it from inside the subdivision, thus
allowing emergency service vehicles to exit the subdivision quickly. In the event of a power outage
the system has an emergency baffery backup that opens the gate, which then remains open until
electric service is restored. The gate system has been discussed with Ron Leach, Fire Chief for the
Carbondale and Rural Fire District. Mr. Leach has indicated that he has no problern with the gate.
(3) The PIID shall provide parking areas adequate in terms of location, area, circulation,
safety, convenience, separation and screening.
Response: The proposed lots are over four acres in size and have ample space for the required
parking for single-family residences.
(a) The PIID shall provide Common Open Space adequate in terms of location, area and type
of the Common Open Space, and in terms of the uses permitted in the P[ID. The PIID shall
strive for optimum presenation of the natural features of the terrain.
Response: The proposed project preserves over 299 acres ofopen space including most ofthe
historically irrigated areas, historic structures and nearly all ofthe existing trees located on the
properly.
(5) The PUD shalt provide for varicty in housing types and densities, other frciHicc and
Common Open Spacc.
Response: Not applicable to purpose of PUD (private roads).
(6) The PUD shall provide adequate privacy between dwelling units.
Response: The layout for the proposed subdivision offers significant spacing between the proposed
building envelopes, which ensunes adequate privacy for each individual homesite. In addition, the
natural terrain and existing vegetation have been utilized to provide further visual separation, where
possible.
(7) The PIJD shall provide pedestrian ways adequate in terms of safety, separation,
convenience, and access to points ofdestination and attractiveness.
Response: The project includes in internal walking trial for use by residents of the subdivision. The
alignment of the trail system is shown on the PUD/Preliminary Plan. The trial connects the proposed
lots to the Ranch Facilities Compound and other points of interest on the property.
(8) If centralized water and/or wastewater facilities are proposed within the PIID, they shall be
provided fur in e reperate uttltty mne district that shall contain its own per{ormance standards.
No land within any utility zone district shall apply toward any category of open space
calculation or requirement. The PIID shall demonstrate how common water and wastewater
facilities will be controlled or governed by the future ownert within the P[ID. (A. 97-109)
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Response: The PUD/Preliminary Plan depicts a utility zone, which contains the major components of
the proposed central water supply system including the water storage tank and the building that
houses the pumps and chlorination equipment. The area of this zone (approximately 2.41 acres) has
not been included in the open space calculations contained in this application. The proposed open
space for this project still far exceeds the requirements of the PUD regulations as explained in the
response to Section 4.07 .09 below.
(9) Any disturbance of slopes in excess of 4}Yorshall be the minimum necessary to meet the
development needs, with a revegetation and geotechnical plan submitted with the PI}D
application. (A. 97-109)
Response: The proposed building envelopes have been designed to avoid slopes in excess of40
percent. Small areas of slopes in excess of 40 percent may be disturbed in association with roadway
construction. A revegetation pan has been submitted with this application (See Attachment 20). A
geotechnical report has also been provided wit this application (Attachment 8) and the identified areas
of geologic hazards have been avoided in the design and layout of the subdivision.
10) If community facilities are proposed to be contained or allowed in the PIID, the application
shall discuss who or what entity shall be responsible for the provision of and payment for the
proposed facilities. The facilities shall also be included within the overall common
infrastructure requirements of the P[JD, to include water, wastewater and parking
requirements. (A. 97 -109)
Response: The only community facilities proposed are the components of the cenfal water supply
system. The information related to this system is provided in the response to Section 4.91 Water
Supply System on page 9 of this application. The water supply system components are included in
the utility zone depicted on the PUD/Preliminary Plan drawing.
4.O7.O4The maximum height of buildings may be increased above the maximum permitted for tike
buildings in other zone districts in relation to the following characteristics of the proposed building:
(1) It's geographical location;
(2) The probable effect on surrounding slopes and mountainous terrain;
(3) Unreasonable adverse visual effect on adjacent sites or other areas in the immediate
vicinity;
(4) Potential problems for adjacent sites caused by shadows, loss of air circulation or loss of
view;
(5) Influence on the general vicinity, with regard to extreme contrast, vistas and open space;
and
(6) Uses within the proposed building.
Response: No increase in the maximum building height is sought in this PUD application.
4.07.05 The maximum lot areas and the minimum setback restrictions may be decreased below
and the maximum lot coverage may be increased above those applicable to like buildings in other
zone districts to accommodate specific building types with unusual orientation on the lot or
relationship between buildings. The averaging of lot areas shall be permitted to provide flexibility
in design and to relate lot size to topography, but each lot shall contain an acceptable building site.
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The clustering of development with useable common open areas shall be permitted to encourage
provision forrand access to, common open areas and to save street and utility construction and
maintenance costs. Such clustering is also intended to accommodate contemporary building types
which are not spaced individually on their own lots but share common side walls, combined service
facilities or similar architectural innovations, whether or not providing for separate ownership of
land and buildings. Architectural style of buildings shall not be a basis for denying approval of a
PUD application.
Response: No variation in the minimum lot size or required setbacks are requested in association with
thiJproject. Clustering of the proposed lots and the creation of building envelopes have been utilized in
this project to preserve open space, and allow continued agricultural use on the property.
4.07.06 The overall residential density shall be no greater than two (2) dwetling units per gross
acre within the PIID; provided, howeyer, that the County Commissionen may allow an increase to
a maximum of fifteen (15) dwelling units per gross acre in areas where public water and sewer
systems, owned and operated by a municipal government or special district (as delined by Section
S1-t-tOSlZO), C.R.S.) are readily available and the prior zoning classilication allowed residential
densities greater than two (2) dwelling units per gross acre, such increased densities shall
nevertheless comply with the maximum lot coverage, minimum setback, maximum floor aree ratiot
maximum building height and parking standards of such prior zoning classification. The overall
ayerage residentiai density shall be calculated by summing the number of residential dwelling units
planned within the boundary of the PIID and dividing by the total gross area expressed in acrrcs
witnin the boundary of the PUD. The density of dwelling units in any particular area may be
greater than the maximum permitted for a like use in other zone districts. Averaging and
iransferring of densities within the PIJD shall be allowed upon a showing of conformance with the
purposes of this section through appropriate design features within the PIID that will achieve high
standards of design and livability. (A. 83-93, A. 96-87, A. 97-109) (amended 2002-12)
Response: The overall density of the proposed project is less than one unit per 18 acres, which is
appioximately one ninth of the permitted density in the ARRD zone district (one unit per two acres).
Further, no individual lot is less than 4 acres in size, which is fwice the required minimum lot size. No
increase in density is sought in association with this project. The project, as proposed, complies with the
maximum lot coverage, setback, floor area ratio, maximum building height and parking standards of the
ARRD zone district.
4.07.07 The minimum number of acres that may comprise a PLID is two (2) acres.
Response: The subject properly contains over 476 acres.
4.07.08 All uses, which are permitted in the underlying zone district or consistent with the land
use designations in the Comprehensive Plan, or approved as an amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan, may be permitted in PIIDs. (A.95-043, A.97-109)
Response: The proposed single-family residential use is a permitted use in the ARRD zone district. The
cenffal water system is a customary accessory use for a residential project.
4.O7.Og Twenty-five percent QSo/o) of the total area within the boundary of any PIID shall be
devoted to Common Open Space. Not more than twenty-Iive percentQso/o) of the Common Open
Space shall be an area of water classified as commercial open space. Of the 25o/o open space
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requirement within PUDs, no more than 40Yo of the 25Yo total required, shall be limited use open
space, with the balance being retained as one or more of the remaining open space categories, listed
above. Provided, however, that the County Commissioners may reduce such requirement if they
find that such decrease is warranted by the design of, and the amenities and features incorporated
into the Plan, and that the needs of the occupants of the PIID for Common Open Space can be met
in the proposed PIID.
Response: The project exceeds all open space requirements for a PUD. 62.8 percent of the gross land
area of the PUD area is devoted to common open space. None of the open space meets the definition of
"commercial" open space. The portion of the open space which meets the definition of "Limited Open
Space" (open space lands with slopes greater thanZl%) constitutes only 17.22 acres or 5.8% of the total
open space. This is well below the 40 percent, which is allowed under this provision. The balance of the
open space (94.2%) qualifies as "Useable Open Space" as this term is described in the definitions section
of the PUD Regulations (Section 4.01.01(l).
4.07.10 If any zone district within the PIID is proposed to contain time-share or fractional
ownership units, or other similar interest in property, the provisions for such ownership shalt be
those that are approved by the Board of County Commissioners at the time the property is zoned
PT]D.
Response: No time-share or fractional ownership units are proposed with this PUD.
4.07.15.02 (1) (1) Planned Unit Developments - All Planned Unit Development proposals, and
Planned Unit Development Amendment requests which results in an increase in density, must
provide that at least 10%o of the housing mix are affordable housing units. Providing 107o
affordable housing units will not, by itself, be sulficient to fulfill the PIID requirement for a mix of
housing.
Response: The proposed project does not result in an increase in the allowed density on the prcperty.
Other Issues
Harrincton's oenstemon
In her original vegetation report, Dawn Keating noted that the Colorado Natural Heritage Program
(CNHP) lists the vulnerable plant, Harrington's penstemon, as present in areas near the subject properly.
Ms. Keating recommended that additional field study be done to see if this plant is present on the
property. As part of the analysis done for the weed management plan, additional fieldwork was
conducted by Dawn Keating and Lisa Tasker on July 1,2003. During that site visit, Harrington's
penstemon was located on the properly in the area of the knotl in the southern portion of the site.
Unfortunately, the flowers were just past bloom making a thorough inventory diffrcult.
The preservation of this sensitive plant is an important issue for the Applicant and is part of the overall
preservation stratery being pursued for the property. We know that the properly contains roughly 205
acres of habiat where Harrington's penstemon is usually found, though we do not know the exact extent
of the plants on the property. Of these 205 acres, approximately I l8 acres are contained within the
"common open space" portion of the proposed subdivision. This area is subject to the limitations of the
conservation easement, which is held by the Aspen Valley Land Trust (AVLT). AVLT will conduct
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annual monitoring of the conservation area to ensure that the conservation values of the property are
protected. tn order to ensure that this plant is protected within the conservation area, the Applicant plans
io conduct a thorough inventory of the plants distribution on the property next summer as part of a
Baseline Inventory. This will provide a clear record for future monitoring and protection strategies within
the easement area.
In addition, 87.7 acres of the potential habitat is located within the area of the proposed lots and roads. Of
this area, only 28.3 acres is within the proposed building envelopes and roads. The remainder of this
acreage is *itt in the proposed lots but outside of the building envelopes. Development outside of the
building envelopes is-prohibited within the subdivision pursuant to the Declaration of Protective
Covenants. However, in order to strengthen the protections for the potential Harrington's penstemon
habitat outside the building envelopes, the Applicant is proposing several amendments to the covenants as
recommended by Dawn Keating and Lisa Tasker (see Attachment}4). With these restrictions in place,
roughly 86 percint of potential habitat will be preserved through the combination of the conseryation
""rJ*int and the covenants. We would note, that it might be possible to preserve an even higher
percentage of the actual existing plants depending on the findings of the field inventory next summer.
Strrnrnary
We believe we have demonstrated compliance with all applicable standards and criteria rcquired for
approval of PUD Rezoning and Subdivision Preliminary Plan pursuant to Section 4.00 of the Garfield
iounty ZoningResolutionand Section 4.1 of the Subdivision Regulations. We, therefore, request PUD
Rezoning and Preliminary Plan approval so that Final Plat documents can be prepared for the County's
review.
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PU D Re zoningrl Sub divi sio n Prelimin ary PLan Applicatio n October2003
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Attachment I
Proof of Ownership
Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD Rezoning/ Subdivision Prelirninary Plan Application October2003
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Land Title Guarantee ComPanY
CUSTOMER DISTRIBUTION
IJaitez 02-?.0-?.O03
hoperty Address:
Our Order Number: GW237632'8
RICH WAGAR AT.ID ASSOCIATES
5OI E HYMAN AVE #104
ASPEN,CO 81611
Phone: 970-920-3131
Fax: 97G90-1010
Copies: I
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SNOIVMASS I.AND COMPANY
OO2I BI'RNT MOI,'NTAIN CIRCLE
sNowMAss VILLAGE, CO 81615
Attn: IOHN SARPA
Phone: 90'.93-2880
Fax: n}-923430s
Copics: I
S€nt Via US Postal Service
WHITSTTT & GROSS PC
320 MAIN ST#t00
CARBONDALE,CO 81623
Attn: TIMoTHY
Phone: 9G'963-6t566
Fax: YIO-963-667
GARFIELD & HECTIT, P.C.
60I E HYMAN AVE
ASPEN, CO 81611
Atm: CHRIS
Phone: 970-925-1936
Fax: 970-925-1584
SCHWARTZ, COOPER, GREBNBERGER & KRAUSS' CHARTERED
SUITE 27OO
I8O NORTII LASALLE STREBT
CHICACO, LLINOIS 50601
Aun: C. ELEABEIH WOLFF/MARRLANE
Fax: 312-782-8416
Copies: I
Scnt Via US Postal Service
TIIE SEXTON SURVEY COMPANY
128 WEST 3RD STREET
RIFLB, CO E1650
AUn: BRIAN STEINWINDER
Phone: 90{25-3711
Fax: n0-625-3711
Copies: I
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SILVER&DEBOSKBY
THESMITH MANSION
1801 YORK STREET
DENVER, CO 80206
Arn: LAIJRAJ. GIBSON, ESQ.
Phonc: 303-780-9460
Fax: 303-399-2650
Copies: 1
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FomOIIJVERY
,OEHICKS REALESTATE
ffi1 tn oxBosrRoAD
GRAND IUNCTION, CO 81504
Ann: IOE HICKS
Phore: VIO-272-2075
Fax: n0-242-5757
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Daltez 02-20-2N3
hopetry Address:
Our Order Number: GW237632-8
Land Title Guarantee Company
CUSTOMER DISTRIBUTION
Fom DEUVERY
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Land Title Guarantee GompanY
YOUR CONTAGTS I)ate: 02-20-2003
Our Order Number: GW237632-8
Property Address:
Buyer/Borrower:
VerizonPlC LLC, A DELAWARE LMffED LIABILITY COMPANY
Seller/Owner:
ROGER M. LAURENCE AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MERRILL LAURENCE
ACCORDING TO THE AMENDED ORDER RECORDED APRIL N, I998IN BOOK 1064 AT PAGE
466.
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Note: Once an originat commitment has been issued, any subsequent
modilicatlons will be emphasized by underlinlng or comments'
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If you have any lnquirles or require further assistance, please contact one of the numbers below:
tr'or Closing Assistance: For Title Asslstance:
Margaret Joy Gle,nwood Spnngs 'GW' Unit
ff tiCnef.ip AVE #2OO Susan Beliveatt
6LENWOOD SpRINGS, CO 81601 1317 GRAND AvE#,100
Phone: 970945-2616 GLENWOOD SPRINGS' CO
Fax: 970945478/.
EMail: mjoy@ltgc.com
Phonc: Yl0-945-261O
Fax: 97O-94547U
EMail: sbclivear@ltgc.com
Need a map or dlrections foq yoql upcoming closing? Check out Land fitlers web site at www.ltgc.om
for directions to any of our 40 office locations.
ESTIMATE OF IITTE FEES
SEE ATTACHED
TOTAT $71,79!. O0
FoLan Co/tTAeE TTIANK YOU FOR YOTJR ORDER!
Land Title Guarantee Gompany
htez O2-20-2N3 Our Order Number: GW237632-8
ESTIMATE OT TITTE FEES
Alta Owners Policy l0-L7-Y2
Alta Iran Policy 10-17-92
Endorsement 100.32 (Owner)
Endorsement 100 (Irnder)
Endorsement 123. I (I*nder)
Endorsement 1 16.4 (Irnder)
Usury (knder)
Tax Parcel (Lender)
Endorsement Alta 8.1 (Irnder)
Doing Business Endorsement (knder)
Endorsement 1 10.7 (I*nder)
Deletion of Standard Exception(s) (knder)
Endorsement 100.29 (Lender)
Endorsement 103. 1 (I*nder)
Creditors Rights Endorsement (Lender)
Endorsement I 16 (I*nder)
Endorseme,nt 103.7 (I*nder)
Endorsement 103. I (Owner)
Deletion of Standard Exception(s) (Owner)
Endorsement I 16. I (Owner)
Tax Certificate
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Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
ALTA COMMITMENT
Our OrderNo. GW237632't
Schedule A Cust. Rd.:
Pnoperty Address:
l. EffectiveDate: December 13,2W at5:00P.M.
2. Policy to be Issued, and hoposed Insured:
'ALTA" Ownetr's Policy l}-Ll-gz $4,000,(n0'OO
Proposed Insued:
VerizonPlc LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
'ALTA" loan Policy l}-17-y2 $2,150,000'00
Proposed lnsured:
L^IS.INB BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCI,ATION
3. Ihe estate or inter€st in the land described or referred to in thls Commitment and overrcd heretn ls:
A Fee Sinple
4. fitle to the estate or interest covered herein is at the effective date hereof vested in:
ROGER M. LAI'RENCE AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATTVE OF THE ESTATE OF MERRILL I.AI.'RENCE
ACCORDING TO THE AMENDED ORDER RECORDED APRIL 27, L998IN BOOK 1064 AT PAGE
466.
5. Ihe land referred to in this Commihent ls described as follows:
IOT 5 OF SECTION 1, IN TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 88 W OF THE 6TH P.M., WI/2SEI/4,
E[/2SW1/4 AND LOTS 6,7 AND 8 OF SECTION 6; N1/2NE1/4, SW1/4NE1/4 AND
NE1/4NW1/4, ALL IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 87 W OF THE 6TH
P.M.
COUNTY OF GARFIELD
STATE OF COI.ORADO
ALTA COMMITMENT
Schedule B-1
@equirernents) Our Order No. GW237632-8
Ihe following are the requirements to be complied with:
Payment to or for the account of the grantors or mortgagors of the full consideration for the estate or interest to be
insured.
Proper instnrment(s) creating the estate or interest to be insured must be executed and duly fited for record, to-wit:
1. AMENDED CONTRACT CHANING BUYER'S NAME.
2. WARRANTY DEED FROM ROGER M. LAURENCE AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATTVE OF THE
ESTATE OF MERRILL LAURENCE ACCORDING TO THE AMENDED ORDER RECORDED APRIL
27, I998IN BOOK 1064 AT PAGE 466. TO THE ASPEN VALLEY LAND TRUST, INC.,
OR ASSIGNS, A 501C3 NON-PROFIT COLORADO CORPORATION CONVEYING SUBIECT
PROPERTY
3. WARRANTY DEED FROM THE ASPEN VALLEY LAND TRUST, INC., OR ASSIGNS, A 501C3
NON-PROFIT COLORADO CORPORATION TO VERIZONPIC LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY CONVEYING SUBJECT PROPERTY.
4. DEBD OF TRUST FROM VERIZONPIC LLC, A DELAWARE LIMTTED LIABILITY COMPANY TO
THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF GARFIELD COUNTY FOR THE USE OF LASALLE BANK
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION TO SECURE THE SUM OF
$2,150,000.00.
NOTE: ITEMS 1.3 OF THE STANDARD D(CEPTIONS ARE HEREBY DELETED. ITEM 4 OF
THE STANDARD EXCEPTTONS WILL BE DELETED UPON RECEIPT OF A SATISFACTORY
LIEN AFFIDAVIT. FORM 1OO WILL BE ATTACHED TO THE MORTGAGEE'S POLICY WHEN
ISSUED.
NOTE: ALL PARTTES WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A FINAL AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT
AT CLOSING.
NOTE: ITEMS 1-3 OF THE STANDARD H(CEPTIONS ARE HEREBY DELETED.
UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE COMPAT{Y AND THE RECEIPT OF A NOTARIZED FINAL LIEN
AFFIDAVIT, ITEM NO. 4 OF THE STANDARD H(CEPTIONS WILL BE AMENDED AS
FOLLOWS:
ITEM NO. 4 OF THE STANDARD EXCEPTIONS tS DELETED AS TO ANY LIENS OR FUTURE
LIENS RESULTING FROM WORK OR MATERIAL FURNTSHED AT THE REQUEST OF ROGER M.
LAURENCE AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MERRILL LAURENCE
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ALTA COMMITMENT
Schedule B-1
(Requirements)Our Order No. GW237632-8
Continued:
ACCORDING TO THE AMENDED ORDER RECORDED APRIL 27, I99.8IN BOOK lo&t AT
liB"-lftr,,rc NATT.NAL rrr,,E rNsuRANcE coMpANy
'HALL
HAVE No LIABI,T' FoR
ANY LTENS ARISING FROM WORK OR MATERIAL FURNISHED AT THE REQUEST OF
VERIZONPIC LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LI.ABILITY COMPAI'IY.
NOTE: ITEM 5 OF THE STANDARD EXCEPTIONS WILL BE DELETED IF LAND TITLE
RECORDS THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED UNDER SCHEDULE B-1.
NOTE: UPON PROOF OF PAYMENT OF 2OOO TAXES, ITEM 7 UNDER SCHEDULE B.2 WILL
BE DEI.ETED AND ITEM 6 WILL BE AMENDED TO READ:
TA)(ES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2001 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS.
ITEM 8 UNDER SCHEDULE B-2 WILL BE DELETED UPON PROOF THAT THE WATER AND
SEWER CHARGES ARE PAID UP TO DATE.
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ALTA COMMITMENT
Schedule B-2
@xceptions) Our Order No. GWZ3763Z-I
The policy or policies to be issued will contain exceptions to the following unless the same are disposed
of to the satisfaction of the Company:
1. Rights of claims of parties in possession not shown by the public records.
2. Easements, or claims of easements, not shown by the public records.
3. Discre,pancies, conflicts in boundary lines, shortage in area, encroachments, and any facts which a oorrect survey and
inspection of the premises would disclose and which are not shown by the public records.
4. Any lien, or right to a lien, for services, labor or material theretofore or hereafter furnished, rmposed by law and
5. Defects, liens encumbrances, adverse claims or other matters, if any, created, first appearing in the public records or
attaching subsequent to the effective date hereof but prior to the date the proposed insued acquires of record for
value the estate or interest or mortgage thereon covered by this Commitment.
6. Taxes and assessments not yet due or payable and special assessments not yet certified to the Treasurer's offige.
7. Any unpaid taxes or assessments against said land.
8. Liens for unpaid water and sewer charges, if any.
9. WATER RIGHTS OR CLAMS TO WATER RIGHTS.
10. RIGHT OF WAY FOR DITCHES OR CANALS CONSTRUCTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE
UNITED STATES AS RESERVED IN UNITED STATES PATENT RECORDED JANUARY 18,
1919, tN BOOK 112 AT PAGE 501; NOVEMBER 18, 1919IN BOOK 112 AT PAGE 518;
MARCH 25,l9l5IN BOOK 92 AT PAGE 342; FEBRUARY 21, 1895 IN BOOK t2 AT
PAGE377.
11. RIGHT OF THE PROPRIETOR OF A VEIN OR LODE TO EXTRACT AND REMOVE HIS ORE
THEREFROM, SHOULD THE SAME BE FOUND TO PENETRATE OR INTERSECT THE PREMISES
HEREBY GRANTED, AS RESERVED IN UNITED STATES PATENT RECORDED FEBRUARY 21,
1895IN BOOK 12 N PAGE 377 AS RECEPTION NO. 18580.
12. TERMS. CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS OF STOCK WATERING EASEMENT RECORDED JULY
16. 1904IN BOOK 6I AT PAGE 553 AND RECORDED DECEMBER 1I. 1962IN BOOK 346
AT PAGE 42.
13. EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY FOR COUNTY ROAD 1I5 AS SHOWN ON SURVEY PREPARED
BY THE SEXTON SURVEY COMPANY DATED DECEMBER 17,z0ol AS JOB NO. 99134T02.
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ALTA COMMITMENT
Schedule B-2
(Exceptions) Our Order No. GW237632-8
The policy or policies to be issued will contain exceptions to the followlng unless the same are disposed
of to the satidaction of the Compony:
14. TERMS, AGREEMENTS, PROVISIONS, CONDITIONS AND OBLIGATIONS OF GRANT OF RIGHT
OF WAY FOR UTILITIES RECORDED SEPTEMBER 8, 1993 IN BOOK 874 AT PAGE 784 AS
RECEPTION NO.452173.
15. TERMS, AGREEMENTS, PROVISIONS, CONDTTIONS AND OBLTGATIONS OF EASEMENT
AGREEMENT RECORDED DECEMBER 10, 1999IN BOOK 1164 AT PAGE 385 AS RECEPTION
NO.5s6556.
16. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS OF STOCK WATERING EASEMENT RECORDED
OCTOBER 28, IYIT IN BOOK 502 AT PAGE 211.
17. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS OF GRANT OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR ROADWAY
RECORDED OCTOBER 28, LW IN BOOK 502 AT PAGE 213.
18. EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY FOR DITCHES AS SHOWN ON SURVEY PREPARED BY THE
SD(TION SURVEY COMPANY DATED DECEMBER L7,2WI AS JOB NO. 99134T02.
19. EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY FOR OVERHEAD UTILITIES AS SHOWN ON SURVEY
PREPARED BY THE SH(TON SURVEY COMPANY DATED DECEMBER I7, 2W AS JOB NO.
99134T02.
20. POSSESSORY RIGHTS OUTSIDE OF FENCELJNE AND ENCROACHMENT OF FENCE ONTO
ADJOINING PROPERTY AS SHOWN ON SURVEY PREPARED BY THE SEXTION SURVEY
COMPANY DATED DECEMBER 17, zml AS JOB NO. 99134T02.
LAND TITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY
DISCLOST'RE STATEMEIYTS
Note: Pursuant to CRS l0-lL-122, notice is hereby given that:
A) The subject real property may be located in a special taxing district.
B) A Certificate of Taxes Due listing each taxing jurisdiction may be obtained from the County
Treasurer's authorized agent.
C) The information regarding special districts and the boundaries of such districts may be obtained from
the Board of County Commissioners, the County Clerk and Recorder, or the County Assessor.
Note: Effective September L, lgg7, CRS 30-10-406 requires that all documents received for recording or filing
in the clerk and recorder's office shall contain a top margin of at least one inch and a left, right and bottom
margin of at least one half of an inch. The clerk and recorder may refuse to record or file any document that
does not conform, except that, the requirement for the top margin shall not apply to docummts usiqg forms
on which space is provided for recording or filing information at the top margin of the document.
Note: Colorado Division of Insurance Regulations 3-5-1, Paragraph C of Article VII requires that "Every
title entity shall be responsible for all matters which appear of record prior to the time oi recording
whenever the title entity conducts the closing and is responsible for recording or filing of legal
documents resulting from the transaction which was closed'. Provided that Land Title Guarantee
Company conducts the closing of the insured transaction and is responsible for recording the
legal documents from the transaction, exception number 5 will not appear on the Owner's Title
Poliry and the Lenders Policy when issued.
Note: Affirmative mechanic's lien protection for the Oumer may be available (Upically by deletion
of Exception no. 4 of Schedule B, Section 2 of the Commitment from the Owner's poliry to be
issued) upon compliance with the following conditions:
A) The land described in Schedule A of this commitment must be a single family residence which
includes a condominium or townhouse unit.
B) No labor or materials have been furnished by mechanics or material-men for purposes of
construction on the land described in Schedule A of this Commitment within the past 6 months.
C) The Company must receive an appropriate affidavit indenniffing the Company against un-filed
mechanic's and material-men's liens.
D) The Company must receive payment of the appropriate premium.
E) tf there has been construction, improvements or major repairs undertaken on the property to be purchased
within six months prior to the Date of the Commitment, the requirements to obtain coverage
for unrecorded liens will include: disclosure of certain construction information; financial information
as to the seller, the builder and or the contractor; payment of the appropriate premium fully
executed Indemnity Agreements satisfactory to the company, and, any additional requirements
as may be necessary after an examination of the aforesaid information by the Company.
No coverage will be given under any circumstances for labor or material for which the insured
has contracted for or agreed to pay.
Note: Pursuant to CRS 10-11-123, notice is hereby given:
A) That there is recorded evidence that a mineral estate has been severed, leased, or otherwise
conveyed from the surface estate and that there is a substantial likelihood that a third party
holds some or all interest in oil, gas, other minerals, or geothermal energy in the property; and
B) That such mineral estate may include the right to enter and use the property without the
surface owner's permission.
This notice applies to owner's policy commitments containing a mineral severatrce instnrment
exception, or exceptions, in Schedule B, Section 2.
Nothing herein contained will be deemed to obligate the company to provide any of the soverages
referred to herein unless the above conditions are fully satisfied.
Form DISCLOSURE 09101102
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JOINT NOTICE OF PRIVACY POLICY
OF
LAND TITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY AND LAND TITLE INSI.]RANCE CORPORATION AI\II)
OLD REPIJBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INST]RANCE COMPAIYY
Tirle V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) generally prohibits any financial instinrtion, dircctly
or through its affiliates, from sharing nonpublic personal information about you with a
nonaffiliated third party unless the institution provides you with a notice of its privary policies
and practices, suchas ine type of information that it collects about you and the categories of
p"rro* or entities to whomlt may be disclosed. In compliance with the GLBA, we are providing
you with this document, which notifies you of the privary policies,ald practices of Ifld Title
b"rra"tee Company and knd Title Insurance Corporation and Old Republic National Title Insurance
Company.
We may collect nonpublic personal information about you from the following sorupes:
Information we receive from you such as on applications or other forms.
Information about your transactions we secure from our files, or from our affiliates or others.
Information we receive from a @nsumer reporting agency'
Information that we receive from others involved in your transaction, such as the real
estate agent or lender.
Unless it is specifically stated otherwise in an amended Privacy Policy Notice, no additional
nonpublic personal information will be collected about you.
We may disclose any of the above information that we collect about our customers or former
custorners to our affiliates or to nonaffrliated third parties as permitted by law.
We also may disclose this information about our customem or former customets to the followitrg
types of nonaffiliated companies that perform marketing services on our behalf or with whom we
have joint marketing agrBements:
t Financial service providers such as companies engaged fu [anking, oonsumer finance,
securities and insurance.
+ Non-financial companies such as envelope stuffers and other fulfillment service providers.
WE DO NOT DISCLOSE ANY NONPUBLIC PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU WITH
ANYONE FOR ANY PURPOSE THAT IS NOT SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED BY LAW.
We restrict acoess to nonpublic personal information about you to those employees who need to
know that information irorder io provide products or services to you. We maintain physical'
electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with federal regulations to guard your
nonpublic personal information.
Form PRIV.POL.Of,T
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Attachment 2
Legal Descrtption
Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD Rezoning/Subdivision Prelirninary Plan Application October2003
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PROPERTY DESCRTPruON
A PARCEL OF LAND STTUATED TN U)T 5 OT SEC?TO.N 1'
1ii-o-irstttp i iourut-idttrcs 88 trESr of rHE 6th P.M.,
iit iyl, ytisrd/t AND rQrs o, 7, 1ND I or SECTIoN 6;
' ii7iiw7i,- b m 7; Ni/i t- 41vo -ry yla lrw /!: - I F - s DC ru o N 7'
ALL rN ronrNsilrP / 'soittn n.atws 87 irEsr 0F rurE 6th P'M'
SATDPARCELOFTITNDBEITWTIOREPARfiCUfuIRLYDESCRIBEDASFOLLOYS:
AWCTNATTNC AT ?HE ,h CORNER OF SATD SECruOTE I AND 6;
THENCE S ss.g?,'-{s.'-g-)tnrC rge-ilSr-ieSr IL_SEC?ION LINE 50ll.37 FEE?
ro ffrE ttg couinn oV -wr a or- sa-io- secruort''o; THEt'tcE TIrE FoLLowNc
FOAR (A) COansgs ALLNC TIIE BOUNDARY OF LOr I Or SAID SEC?ION 6;
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7119 fi/2sw/t oF SAID SECfiON 6; ?HENCE LEAI.ING rHE BOUNDARY OF Lor I
oF SECfioN o s-oo;ti,sz, g eniC- saID EA1ERLT LINE otr tF/eSE/t 1315.67 FEET
ro rHE E/ts coRNER OF SAID SDCruON 6; THENCE S 89"39'54- E AIoNC ?lIE
souffrnfuLr tnut'6i, sefo iocnoi d fiba.oi FEW TO rurE sotlTI{EAS? coRNER
oF sArD 1EGTTON 6; TEENCE tgeitNc -saru soafirERLY L1NE S 00',40'08" E
ALoNc rEE BilUNDAR( oF rtts N/zNE/t tzss:?9 {IEr; THEN1E cotuTINaEINc
AWNC SA1D BOUNDARY OF 711s 1'fi/2t',rflt' s 8s'71:!-q" r 838'40 FEET ro THE
rfl/te coRNER Oi iLto swcfiov ri rnsMcs _rlAY_INe SAID BOaNDARY oF ?HE
N/rttg/t S oo.za'0r;;--E ArpNc r*b aouttolRy oF THE Sfl/tNE/t otr SEvrIoN 7
I3Og.73 FEET TO- TTg E/N COANEN OF SAID SECTTON 7; ?HENCE COMfiNUTNC
ALoNc sArD aouiiiav iir ,*" gv'ht{Eh s 8g"o!-'23" r 1842'59 FEET ro rHE
1ENTER ,h coRNER o.F SscruoN r; irsircg_qO-NyJWTINC ALoNc SAID BOUNDART
;i'{ri7 iititrgi'tr-ito;zo;ii;- r tsdi.fl FEEr ro rilE Nle a2RNER oF 9AID
sEcruoN 7; ?HEllcE LEAVINC SAID BOUNDARY OF ?HE StlahMtr/t oF s 89'14'27" lr
ALoNc rurE BilnNDARY oF rHE Nflht{flh o{ q4lL-SECruON 7 tS63'74 FEET rO rurE
NtFla conNER oi-stto sECTroN V;- rruivcs ggrylMJrvc ALoNc sArD EaUNDARY
ii"frii'ffiirrnit, i'-oo.izrei, r'isio.oe FEEr ?o rHE flthe coRNER 0f sArD
s1cruot{s 6 AND 7; ?HE1{CE tgtitirc sArD BOUNDART OF TIIE NE/iv1F/t AI2NG
rHE BoaNDARy oF Lor z oF sAii'snTiibN-b itts FoLrpwMc nHREE (s) coaRSES:
t) t{ 89'39'56" lr $0-35 !!ry_'il-tirit'ii'* a$.zz FEET ro ?HE sowrtTEs? coRNER oF SEcfioN 6
|l;b'rcb;io' elszz.zs FEw ro ?HE the coRNER oF s6v?roN t AND 6
?TTENCE LEATING THE BOUNDARY OF WT 7 OF SAID SBCruON 6' AI'ONC fiTE
B7UNDAR7 oF w? 5 oF SAID sgcititt 1 rHE FoLLoWNc ruIREE (il CqaRSES:
1) N 8g'21'18', lr 846.46 FEE? ro
il r oo'ta'ta- r fi22.11 FEgr roil tt ag'nl'gz- E 1327.73 FEEr ro
?ITE SEIE CORNER OF SAID SECUON I
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rHE MIMT OF BECINNINC
SAID PArcEL Otr LAND CONTAINIT{G 479,048 ACRES, MORE OR LESS
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Attachment 3
Authorization Letter
Ranch at Cor.rlter Creek
PUD Rezoning/ Subdivision Prelirninary Plan Application October2003
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a2/2Al2A@3 12:55 97a9234423 SNOIIMASS LAND CO PAGE
Februaty 20r 2003
Garfi eld County Ptanning Department
109 Eighth Strceq Suito 303
Glenwood Spnngs, Co 81601
Re: Authorization to RePreocnt
To\Mhom itN4ayConoem:
By this letter, snowmass Larrd company and Aspen vallgv Land Trust hereby authorizo TG tr{alloy
Consulting LLC to represent us in matters ret#O to the land uso appticatlon.fol thc Laurence Ranch
property located in crlllaa county. rnis inciuaee the preparatiorr ana submission of documents associatcd
with the land use application and represert tion ortnis ffiioation before the appliceble appointed and
elected boards. we *u s*ting SuUdivision approval from Garfield County for this property'
Aspen Valley Land Trust
Sinceroly,
Snowmass Land ComPanY
Attachment 4
Final Decree Re: Application for Underground Water Rights
Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD Rezoning/ Subdivision Prelirninary Plan Application Octobet2003
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The above entitled Application was filed on April 3l'z}Ozand-an Anlnded Applicatiou
was filed on July 3l,z1pz,and was ,.i.ita to the *atoigf"d as Water Referee for Water
Division No. 5, So,r'oi coiorado, by tt t Wtit' Judge of taato"t' in accordance with Article
92 of Title 37, Cofolao Revised Stat.tes 1973, knJwn ,t flt Wtttt Right Detennination and
ea-ioir*,ion Act of 1969'
Ald the undersigned Referee having made-.$c| investigatioq -as
are trecessary to
determine whether o, no1 the statements-h-L; Application 'are uire ana having become fully
advised with respect to the subject ,nutt.ior the Apptic",ioo aoo hereby make ttre following
determination and ioring as the Referee in this matter, to wit:
FI}IDINGS OF FACT
COURT USE ONLY
DISTRJCT COURT, WATER DMSION 5' COLORADO
Garfi eld CountY Courthouse
109 8d'Srceg Suite 104
Glenwood SPrings, CO 81601
970t945-5075
IN T}IE APPLICATION FOR WATER RIG}ITS
ion src-rar.inrNcE, LLc in Garfield county
Scott C. Miiler, #26181
Patrick" Ivtiller & IkoPf, P'C'
730 E. Durant, Suite 200
Aspen, CO 81611
97 Olg2O'1028' TelePhone
97 01925-6847 - Facsimile
miller@waterlaw-cbm
RITLING OF REFEREE
t) The statements in the Application are tnre'
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2) Name, address and telephone number of Applicant:
SlC-Laurence, LLC
c/o Patrick, Miller & IGoPf' P'C'
T3OE.Dnrant St', Suite 200
AsPen, CO 81611
(970) 920-1028
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Name of well structures: Laurence Ranch Well No' 1
Laurence Ranch Well No' 2
Lauence Ranch Well No' 3
Laurence Ranch Well No' 4
Laurence Ranch Well No' 5
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Description of Conditional Water Rights:
A. Legal Description of well Field (a11 in Garfield county): The Laurence Ranch
well Nos. 1-5 will be located irr a well field on tue +so acre Laurence Ranch
property o*l^Ranch at coulter Creek), which property boundaries are legally
described as follows, and shown gt.phi;ffy on thi atiacnea Exhibit "A'"
Lot 5 of section 1, in Township 7 south, Rang? 88 West of the 6e P'M., W % sE
yo ,E yzw 1/4 and Lots 6,7 andS 0f Sectiooi, N 7z NE 7" sw % NE % and NE
% NW Yt, afr,in Section Z,to*osUip 7 STth; *;Jt t' West of the 6n P'M'
(hereinafter referred to as "Laurence Ranch Froperty'')
B. Source for all wells: Groundwater tibutary to C-oulter Creek' which is tributa-ry
to Cattle Creek, which is tributary to the Roaring Fork River.
C. Appropriation date for each well: January 15' 2002
Amor:nt for each well: 0.4g-;.f-s" tfgg g.p.*), conditional' The cumulative
annual air.r.ioit ao* all wells for ati ut.s *iU be34J54 acre feet'
D.Usesforeachwell:Domestic,fireprotection,stocloratering'andinigationforup
to 6.2 acres (approximately ig,ffi square feet per lot) of lawus and gardeus
contained within the Laurence Ranch Property'
The name and address of the owuer of the land upon which fie points of diversion of the
*.ift *A the place of use is located is: Applicant's)
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Nameof structures: Lil:#:llllNl I
Laurence PondNo. 3
Laurence Pond No. 4
Note: Laurence Pond Nos. 1 through 4 were previously decreed in Case No' 95CW94'
water Division No. 5, on lvlay 28,1996. eppticant does not seek to change this prior
decree. Applicant trerein seeki to add a new, .aaitionut use of "augmentation" to each of
these stnrctures' as follows:
Description of Conditional Water Storage Rights:
Legal Description of (in Garfield Counry):
Laurence Pond No. 1: The center of Laurence Pond No' 1 is located in the
NIill/4oftheSE%ofSection6,TownshipTSouth'Range8TWestofthe
66 p.M., at a point 1g00 feet iom the souttr section line and 2050 feet
from theeast siction line of said Section 6'
LaurencePondNo.2:ThecenterofLauencePondNo.-2islocatedinttre
SWli4 of the SEt/4 of Section O, fownsUip 7 South' tange !Z [1qof
the 66 p.M., at a point 1200 feet from the south section line and 1750 feet
from ttre east section line of said Section 6'
Laurence Pond No. 3: The center of Laurence Pond No' 3 is l0cated in the
NEt/4 of the SWl/4 of Section 6, Township 7 Soulh' }*gt !Z {11of
ii;;ri p.M;., a point 1800 feet from the rorth section line and 1600 feet
from tne west seciion line of said Section 6'
Laurence Pond No. 4: The center of Laurence Pond No. 4 is located in the
SE1l4 of the Swl/4 of Section 6, townsnip ? SooF' lPgt aZ [91of
the 6m p.M., at a point 1150 feet from the south section line and 1450 feet
from the west seciion line of said Section 6'
Ditch used to fiIl Lauence Pond Nos. 14: Laurence Ditch' with point of
diversion located on the West bank of vtes" Cr.eet in the SE % NE % of Section
36, Township 6 South, Range 88 West oitt" 6h P'M'' at a point whence the East
quarter Corner of said Sectlon 36 bears Soortt SZ o 30' East 438 feet' See lulap
attached hereto o, iiniUit "A." Capacity of Ditch: Laurence Ditcb" 4'0 c'f's'
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Source of Water for Laurence Pond Nos. l-4 New Use: Mesa Creek via the
Laurence Ditch, which is tributary to Coulter Creek, which is tibutary to Cattle
Creek, which is tributary to the Roaring Fork River.
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Date of Appropriation for New Au-ernentation Use: January l5,2OO2-
How appropriation was initiated: Formulation of intent to apply water to
benelicial use, field inspection, sulvey, monumentation and legal description.
Date water applied to beneficial use for augmentation: N/A.
Amounts Claimed:
Laurence Pond No. 1: 20 acre feet, conditional, with the right to fill and refill
continuously year round in priority.
Laurence Pond No. 2: 20 acre feet, conditional, udth the right to filland refill
continuously year round in priority.
Laurence Pond No. 3: 30 acre feet, conditional, urith the right to fill and refill
continuously year round in priority.
Laurence Pond No. 4: 30 acre fee! conditional, with the right to fill and refill
continuously year round in priority.
New, Additional Use Claimed: Augmentation for the use in this plan, including
the right to store consumptive use credits associated with dry up of historically
irrigaGd acreage. Larrrence Pond Nos. 1-4 and releases of such storage water will
be hade for augmantation and replacerneat purposes, as described in the
augmentation Plan.
Sr:rface area of high water line; ma.timum height of dam in feet; length of dam in
feet:
Laurence Pond No. 1: surface area: 5.0 acres; height = 15 feet; length: 500 feet.
Laurence Pond No. 2: surface area = 5.0 acres; height = 15 feet; length = 500 feet
Laurence Pond No. 3: surface area = 5.0 acres; height = 15 feet; leugth: 500 feet.
Laurence Pond No. 4: surface area = 5.0 acres; height = 15 feet; length = 500 feet.
Total capacity of reservoirs in acre feet:
Laurence Pond No' l: active capacity =20 acrefeet; dead storage = 0'
Laurence Pond No. 2: active capacity = 20 acre feet; dead storage = 0.
Laurence Pond No. 3: active capacity = 30 acre feet; dead storage:0.
Laurence Pond No. 4: active capacity = 30 acre feet; dead storage = 0.
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Names and addresses of owners upon which any stnrcturts Tt located' upon which water
is or will be stored, or upon which *;; is or will be placed to beneficial use: The
Laurence pond Nos. 1-4 are located on land entirely owned uv npPt T!;the Laurence
Ditch headgate is located on land o*".i UV Ct*Ai Ronde River' LLC' 420 East Main
Street, Suite 206, AsPen, CO 81512'
Remarks: Laurence Pond Nos. l-4 do not and will not intercept groundwater'
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12)Decreed point of diversion:
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The southeast end of the dam of Consolidated Reservoir is located at a point from
which the commor-il;;.orners of-i..tio* 19 and 20, Township 6 South
Range 87 West of *r. iilp.fnf.,il.r* North 50o90' East, a distance of 587'2 feet'
Souce: Consolidated Reservoir sor:rce of suppty it tt.e:.West branch of Coulter
Creeh tibutary to Cattle Cree( tibutary to Roaring Fork ruver'
Appropriation dates and amouots:
Consolidated Reservoir - September 8, 1898'
595 acre feet, absolute, of which 119 acre feet are owned by the Applicant'A.
B.
15) Historic uses: Applicant's interest in the consolidated Reservoir has been us€d
historically to flood irrigate approximately 231 acres of hay meadow.on the 480 acre
Lawence Ranch Property. The location ofthi, historically ioiguttd land is shown on the
map attacheJ as Exhibii "B.' Howevetr, this is a '\rater shott" tyttt' and Applicant's
interest in many years has not amountd to t full inigation to.p.qty {or the 231 acres'
W.to has been diverted *d ;;; regularly in tfe Consoiidated Reservoir from
approximately the time 1f ft. appropriatiir date of September 8' 1898 to the present
date. Diversions into the Reservoii uL continuous tkoughout the year'
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CHAI\GE OF WATER RIGIITS
Name of stnrcture: Consolidated Reservou
Infonnation from original decrees:
Decreed Amoun (Amount
Ownedby ApPlicutt)
aflDzl595 AF, absolute (20o/o or
119 AF)
C.A.2ldA; Garfield
Connty District Cotut
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16) Proposed change: Applicant seeks to change 31.4 acre feet of Applicant's ownership
interest in the first priority of Consolidated Reservoir for use as augmentation of out-of-
priority consumptive stream depletions associated with development of the Laurence
Ranch Property described in the augmentation plan set forth herein. 8.1 acres of
historically irrigated land will be permanently removed from historic inigation by the
creation of lots, change in inigation paffern, and the development of roads, infrastructure,
and home sites. Thus, of the original 231 acres historically irrigated, Applicant will only
inigate 222.9 acres and the remaining 8.1 acres will be permanently removed from
irrigation. The 8.1 acres of dry-up area is identi{ied on the map attached hereto as
Exhibit "B." Applicant seeks to determine and confirm the consumptive use associated
with the historic irrigation of the 8.1 acres to be dried up and the use of the above-
described water right on such acreage. Applicant's engineer estimates the consumptive
use credit available from the historic irrigation of the 8.i acres is 1.76 acre-feet per acre.
The 1.76 acre feet per acre figure for determining consumptive use credit only applies to
the 8.1 acres of dry-up land identified in this plan; and expressly does not aPply to, nor is
any consumptive use determination made in this decree for, the remaining historically
irrigated land. Such dry up will make available 14.25 acre-feet of consumptive use
c.rdits. These consumptive use credits accrue on the following monthly basis: 0.10 af in
April; 2.75 af in May 3.68 af in June; 3.41 af in July; 2.13 af in August; 1.83 af in
. Septernber; and 0.35 af in October. Applicant's engineer has determined that 31.4 acre
feet of Consolidated Resqrvoir storage water is associated wittr the historic irrigation of
the 8.1 acres of land taking into account the application rate, transit losses and return
flows.
L7) The name and address of the owner of the land upon which the points of diversion are
located: United States Bureau of Land lvlanagement. The name and address of the owr€r
of the land upon which the new place of use is located: Applicant.
18)Name of strrctr:res to be augmented:
A. Latuence Ranch Well No. 1, as described in the First Claim above.
B. Laurence Ranch Well No. 2, as described in the First Claim above.
C. Laurence Ranch Well No. 3, as described in the First Claim above.
D. Laurence Ranch Well No.4, as described in the First Claim above.
E. Laurence Ranch Well No. 5, as described in the First Claim above.
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19) Description of water rights to be used for augmentation:
LaurencePondNos.14,asdescribedinthesecondClaimabove.
Consumptive use credits associated with dry-up of lands historically inigated
under water rights fo, tt " Consolidated Reservoir, as described in the Third Claim
above.
20) Statement of Plan for Augmentation:
Applicant intends to develop 29 .h*:ry h:ry :f'^:1,:h:"i::":'::^:i[':::tiffi:
#"ir':ff ';'ilH"i'."d;;;';;i*Jt1F:C".t.9:*-li::i*:i:T":5,':ilff:::
Il?t[Til,Ha;k:^;;';di;;;;,r,. zo home sites, there wil be a ranch manager's
rL^ L^-a oiroo rrill hefS.:::l'L'*,.*; -iu.iriry *a of i9 i.n
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*a fu*in! operation will remain largely intact'
All domestic and lawn/garden inigation water will be supplied bv,lfuttTT from the
,Wells described in the iirrt Ctuiro above, which will te ionnected to a private central
water supply syst; A11 water rights &il f9t and involved herein are a part of an
integrated water supply plan. Nl domiitic in-house wastewater will be disposed of
through individual op,i" tank and leach fields and is assumed to be 15% consumptive'
The estimated year round water demand for the residential dwelling units and the
lawn/gardan irrigation, and the *ro.i"t.a consumptive use is set forth in the Table
attached rurder f*tiUii "C." fn. .rtito"t"d in-houselbuilding water demand has been
converted to Equivalent Residenti"l uril GQn"), where * rQn is defined as in-
building demand foii.S penions ,.log fgg iallons per person per day' Two EQRs are
assumed for each.i,t.26 homes, i".ioaiig-*v associatea...Lttory dwelling urit; and
one EeR is assumed for the r*.rt-r-1#'s residence, including any associated
accessory dwelling unit. This results i,li iQn's for tt-re in-house water demand at full
build out of the development. Actual J.Oift oitt" development may vary' so long as the
total EQR water a.**a covered hereunder is not exceeded' A change in mix of rses
shalt be approved by the Division Engineer'
In addition to the in-house uses there will be up to 6.2.acres-of 11Y:
garden and
landscape inigation (approximately 10,000 square feet per lot)' The w-ater demand for
irrigation is 2.19 u.r. ii.t Per acre *i"j,t. bl.nty CriAate method' Consumptive use
for this inigation demand is 1.76 u.r. i..t per acre' Assumptions uled for the Blaney
criddle analysis are as follows: Average monthly. precipitation and temperatures are
based on Aspen *a ct.n*ood springs;;fi;;;iu:tiin guiu adjusted proportionatelv bv
the elevation of the site specific to."tiir, *iit tttp*t to pe elevation of the two stations;
crop growth coefficients for hay *.i.-u..i; *d ittig.tion season and percent daylight
hours were based on location'
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There will also be water use associated with an equestrian facility boarding up to 10
horses. It is assumed the water requirement for horses is 1l gallons per day per horse and
that amount is 100% consumptive. There will be a daily water use in the barn facility of
100 gallons per day associated with sanitation facilities at 15% consumption, assuming
septic tank/leach field disposal'
As set forth in the Table attached under Exhibit "C," the total water demand for the
development will require the diversion of 34.75 acre-feet of water per year. The
associated consumptive use is approximately 14.25 acre-feet of water per year. The
Laurence Ranch Wltts will operate under the conditional priorities described in the First
Claim. Stream depletions idintified hereunder will take into account delayed pumping
effects to the surf;ace strearn system as reflected in the monthly diversion, depletion and
augmentation schedule attached under Exhibit "C."
D.ring the inigation season, when there is a valid call being administer-ed thal requires
replaciment oI ort of priority depletions caused by the pumping &om the \Mells
deicribed in the First Claim above, consumptive use credits stored and associated with
dry-up of land historically irrigated under applicant's interest in the Consolidated
Reservoir, as described in the Third Claim above, will be released from the Reservoir in
the monthly amounts depicted in Exhibit "C" for the months April through October
During the non-irrigation season, when there is a valid call being administered that
i.quirlr replacement of out of priority depletions caused by the pumping from the Wells
deicribed in the First Claim above, augmentation water will be released from one or more
of the four Laurence Ponds in the monthly amousts depicted in Exhibit "C." The
Laurence pond Nos. l-4 will be filled in priority during the non-irrigation season and will
store consumptive use credits from the dry-up acreage for later augmentation use. Any
water releasei from the Consolidated Reservoir and stored in the Laurence Ponds as
consumptive use credits under this paragraph, will not constitute carry-over storage for
the Consolidated Reservoir, and wilinot count against the Consolidated Reservoir's right
to store water the following Year'
The Colorado Water Conservation Board ("CWCB') has senior insteam florv water
rights on Cattle Creek, as decreed in Case Nos. 85CW626 afi97cW273. At times when
the CWCB's Cattle Creek instream flow water rights are not being satisfied at or below
the conlluence of Cattle Creek and Coulter Creek" Applicant will: (1) curtail all out of
priority diversions into the on-site Laurence Ponds for the new use of augmentation; and
-1Zy r.pt".., in time and amount (taking into account delayed pumping), all out-of-prioriry
aepteiions associated with the Wells as identified in the First Claim above, at or upstream
of the confluence of Cattle Creek and Coulter Creek by releasing water from on-site
Laurence ponds storage and/or releasing consumptive use credits stored in Consolidated
Reservoir, in accordance with the operation of this augmentation plan.
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2l) Timely statements of opposition were filed in this matter by: Twin Lakes Reservoir &
Canal Company, by and tfgougtr their attorneys-, Carlson, Hammond & Paddock' LLC1,
Consolidated Reservoir, Inc., f, ;U througtr- their attorneys Balcomb & Green' P'C';
Colorado W;; Conr.rv"tion'Board, by -and through their attorney' the Colorado
Attorney General, and; the State and iirition Engineeis, by and through their attorney'
the Colorado AttorneY General'
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Referee finds that a complete Application and Amended Application were provided
which adequately described ill *"ter ri-ehts, change of water rights, augmentation plan
involved herein, and were duly publishe-d and adequate notice was provided as required
by law pursuant to C.R.S. 1li-gZ-lOZ. The Refeiee also finds that the relief requested
herein is consistent with th; re[ef originatly requested in the Application and,Amended
Application for which public notice ** pio"ia.a. The Referee further finds that the
award herein is within the scope of a plan ior augmentation as defined in C'R'S' ' 937-92-
103(9), in finding that the subject plan for augnentation provides a detailed program to
increase the supply of water .ruituUt. for the beneficial use by the development of a new
oraltemate means or points of diversion'
This cor:rt has jt[isdiction over the subject matter of this Application pursuant to c'R's"
937-92-203
The Referee concludes the Applicant has initiated a valid appropriatigl of the water
rights for wtich ttre apptication tras been made herein, as of ttti dates claimed and that
tf.r. i,,nappropriated water availab le for appropriation.
with respect to the conditional water rights hereiu.th3 Referee concludes ttre Applicant
has dernonstated the requisite first st*-in appropnation water through intent and overt
acts sufficient to place third parties on notice'and that the waters involved herein can and
will be diverted, stored, or othenrise captures, possessed and controlled and will be
beneficially used *a tfi.t the project to which the water is devoted can and will be
completed with diligence and within a reasonable time.
The granting of this Application will not cause material injury tt.^-I l::1tl"*ater
right
or decreed conditional water right which is tributary to or Las as its source of supply the
colorado River, as long as the terms and conditions of this Ruling are complied with'
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JUDGUIENT AND DECREE
The Referee does therefore conclude that the above-entitled Application should be
granted as follows:
1. The Applicant shall be granted a decree for conditional water rights as follows:
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For 0.40 cfs (180 g.p.m.) for the Laurence Ranch Well No. I for the purposes of
domestic ur., frt. protection, irrigation and stoclsilatering, with and appropriation
date of January 15, 2002. The cumulative annual diversions from Laurence
Ranch Well Noi. 1 through 5 is 34.75 acre feet.
For 0.40 cfs (180 g.p.m.) for the Laurence Ranch well No. 2 for the purposes. of
domestic or., fir. protection, irrigation and stochnatering, with and appropriation
date of January iS, ZOOZ. Thi cumulative annual diversions from Laurence
Ranch Well Nos. 1 through 5 is 34'75 acre feet.
For 0.40 cfs (180 g.p.m.) for the Laurence Ranch Well No. 3 for the ptuposes of
domestic rr., fir. protectioq irrigation and stochnatering, with and appropriation
date of January i5, ZOOZ. The cumulative annual diversions from Latrence
Ranch We[ Nol. I ttuough 5 is 34.75 acre feet.
For 0.40 cfs (180 g.p.m.) for the Latrence Ranch WellNo. 4 for the ptrposes. of
domestic *", fir. p.t .iior,, irrigation and stochratering, with and appropriation
date of January i5, ZOOZ. The cumulative annual diversions from Laurence
Ranch Well Nos. I through 5 is 34.75 acre feet-
For 0.40 cfs (180 g.p.m.) for the Laurence Ranch Well No. 5 for the purposes of
domestic ,r., f11. f*t..iot, irrigation and stochratering, with and approptiation
date of January iS, ZOOZ. The cr:mulative annual diversions from Laurence
Ranch Well Nos. 1 through 5 is 34.75 acre feet.
For 20 acre feet with the right to fill and refill continuously year round in priority
for the Laurence Pond No. 1 for the new additional purposes of augmentation,
including the right to store consumptive use credits associated with dry up of
historicily inigated acreage, wittr an appropriation date for augmentation
purposes of JanuarY 15, 2002 -
For 20 acre feet with the right to fill and refill continuously year round in priority
for the Laruence Pond No. 2 for the new additional purposes of augmentation,
in tuairg the right to store consumptive use credits associated with dry up of
fristori."Ity inigateO acreage, with an appropriation date for augmentation
purposes of JanuarY | 5, 2002.
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For 30 acre feet with the right to fill and refill continuously year rgund in prio.nff
for the Laurence Pond No. 3 for the new additional purposes of augmentation'
including the right to store consumptive use credits associated with dry up of
historically inigated acreage, wittr an appropriation date for augmentation
purposes of January 15, 2002'
For 30 acre feet with the right to fill and refill continuously year round in prio.nty
for the Laurence Pond No. a for the new additional purposes of augmentation'
including ttre right
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store consumptive use credits associated with dry up of
historically inigated acreage, with an appropriation date for augmentation
purposes of January 15, 2002'
The Applicant shall be granted a decree confirming a change of water rights' as described
in the Third Claim, herein'
The Applicant shall be granted a decree confirming the consumptive use credits of l'76
acre feet for the aty rp if A.f acres of historically ifrgated lands, with monthly credits as
described in the Third Claim, herein'
The Applicant shall be granted a dec,ree approving the Plan for Augmentatioq as
describld inthe Fourth Claim, herein'
within 60 days of completion of constnrction of the Laurence Ranch well Nos' 1-5'
pgrsuant to a well permii, the Applicant shall notiff this Court and the Division of lVater
Resonrces of the Gir; location of zuch welt(s). kr any application.jl.make tbe
conditional Sorrrd water rights granted herein absolute, the Applicant shall identiff the
specific points of diversion and-the terms and cooditions necessary to avoid injury to
other water rights t"* tfr. well purrpfi u1 that location, to the extent such impact has
not been identified in this case. This mafresult in changes to the terms and conditions of
ttris iuting *A O".r." that are specific ti tne ultimate location of the Well(s)'
The Larence Ranch Well Nos. 1 through 5 (and/-or other Wells later identified in
accordance with this Ruling) and the f"*"i.. pond N9s. 1 through 4 may be operated in
accordance with this Ruling without state administrative curtailment for the benefit of
;.rd;;;.p6urio*, so lJng as the temts and conditions herein set forth are fully
adhered to throughout the operation of this plan for augmentation' subject to Section 37-
92-305(8), C.R.S., under which ttre Oivisiori ingin..t Ind St"tt Engineer shall curtail all
out of priority diversions, the depletions from *t'ittt are not replaced so as to prevent
injury to vested water rights'
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7.This Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this Application qursu}t to C.R.S.,
g37-92-304(6), C.R.S., for reconsideration of injury to the vested rights of others for a
period of five (5) years after 75Yo of build-out of the 26 home sites described in Fourth
btuirn above. Applicant will notiff the Water Cotrt and the Division Engineer when
75% build-out is reached. After consideration of the water rights involved and the
relevant stream regimen, the Referee finds that such period is necessary to assure that no
injury shall occur to vested rights by the operation of the Decree. Such period of retained
j*irai.tion shall expire automatically; provided, however, that the period of retained
iurisdiction may be extended upon furthir decision by the Court that non-occurrence of
i.:11ry shall noi have been conclusively established pr:rsuant to Section 37'92'304(6),
C.R.S.
The owner of these conditional water rights shall notiff the clerk of the Water Court of
*j.h*g.s in mailing address, and upon a sale or kansfer of this conditional water right
J"iirg th-e succeeding diiigence period, the transferee shall file with the Water Court a
noticJ of transfer pursuant to Uniform Water Court Rule 9'
Upon request by the Division Engineer, the Applicant shall -provide the Division
frgi"*r *itfr.oii.s of all records and accounts and other such information requested by
thebivision Engineer as will allow forthe administration of this plan.
The Applicant shall install measuring devices, provide accounting, &d supply
calculations regarding the timing of depletiom, 6 may be required by Pe Division
Engineer for oteratioir of this plan. The Applicant shall also file an annual report with
,u.-biririon ingineer by Noiember 15th of each year summarizing diversions and
replacernents made under this plan.
The Applicant shall establish a homeowners' association which shall be responsible for
ensuring that ttre terms and conditions of this decree are met.
This Ruling shall be filed with the Water Clerk subject to judicial review'
A copy of this Ruling shall be filed with the appropriate Division Engineer and State
Engineer.
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Application for a Hexennialfind-ing 9f \:*:lsle Diligence for the conditional r"*?:
;iil'ffiffi ur"i iu* rights shall be filed in Ansnsrt : : : r ,20a-2_, and in
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every sixth calend, v; A;e.1fter. so long T qt "Y1Ai,t^t-"::,t"-:3:H*:::Ili'Jn.jr.i #;-fi,s or until a determinlation has been made that these conditional
water rights t .r. u-..o*e absg\t9l"t.: I+jt- bJ ^TTgi'i;f.t:Yfl1lfi *:
"t&:dd;[i"
ion Engineer of such priorities
il'd.[*g.s of rights in accordance with law'
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Water Division No. 5
State of Colorado
No protest was filed in this matter, accordingly, the foregoing ]"-li"g is confirmed and
approved and is..a. *n j"agtrelt aod decree of thii Co,rt; piovided, howlve1, that' giveu the
uses proposed and hiti;&ry;ade of the subject watellghr invotved herein' this plan for
augmentation shalr i"-G."i t" reconsideration by the water Judge on the question of injury to
&e vested rights of otherrd,ring any petition .orh.o..d druing the retained jt'isdiction period
proscribed above.
Dated u,t fr--daY of 2€.
CopyofheQffirq nraf,edbaflCoun €l -/of Recordytfaer Refree, Div. Eqfncer-
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Fobruary
Maroh
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May
Junc
July
turyud
September
Ootobar
November
Deoember
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1.764
1.708
1.764
1.708
1.764
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3.547
3.289
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1.612
1.784
1.826
4.435
5.274
6.073
3.840
3.490
2.126
1.721
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o.239
0.265
o.258
0.265
o.256
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o.347
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AUGMENTATION SCHEDULE
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Attachment 5
Wett Pe rmit Ap ptications
Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD Rezoning/Subdivision Prelirninary Plan Application October2003
AUG-2?-2003 I,IED 11:09 All PtlK pc
PATRICK, MILLER 6I KKOPE P.C.
Attornqs allaw
FAX N0. 970s256847 P, 02/03
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Scott C, Millcr
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Sara M, Dunn
Paul L Noto
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+80.92I.8688 Far
August 14,2003
Mr. Dwight Wbitehead, P.E.
Division of Water Resources
Water Division No. 5
50633 Hvry 6&24
Glenwood Springs, CO
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(Our filc #88M3)
DearDwight:
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Enclosed please find threc (3) weli pcrrrit applioations for the Laureoc;c
Ranch, also known as the Ranch ai CouttLi Creek. Also enclosed is check ntt'
24087 in the amount of s1,440.00 for pay$ent of the well pernrit fecs. The--{in'rl
Decree concerniug the water rights foi tfreie wells has been signed by the'Watrir
Judge, and a "opy
it attached to each of theiapplications'
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Tbe well permit applieations are foi Latuencc Ranch wcll Nos. l, 2, and
g. Thc three *rilr trave blen drilled undir monitoring/observatiou well permits
and are looated as showu on the attache{ map. The Applicant now seelcs lo
convert the monitoring permits to produffion permits pursuant to the decrere
auimentation plan. fti well per*it ape[.icatiory corrospond to the monitoring
prioitr, as fotlows: (Copies of ifre monito{ing well permits and well constructicn
ffi'rlfrt**^r."* aoa tttt t"ports arc attached')
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Aspen. co 816rr La,rence Ranclr w-ellNo,_l - Monr[oring permit #240236 (ark|aLa,rence
970,e20.r02E Tet WeIl #5; a/rlaT-al2a We[)'
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970.925.6847 Fax I
Laurence Ranch Well No. 2 - tvtdnitoring Permit #24386t (aflrla RC'3
ArizpneOllice: Well #1).
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z4r5 E. cemetback Road L-aurggge Ranch Well No. 3 - Mgnitoring Perrnit #243865 (a/l/a RC.J
suitG 7oo Well #5). i
Phoenix. AZ 81016 I
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www,wourlaw'rcm
AUG-27-2003 I^IED I I :09 All PI1K pc
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PATEICK, MILLER & I(ROPF, PC.'.-''
FAX N0. 9709258847
Mr. Dwight Whitehead, P.E.
August 14,2OO3
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Beoause of a land use approval roqutemerrt of Garfield County, we would appreciate if
you could please expedite these applications aud issue well permits at your earliest coavenience.
Should you have any questions about any of these applications, please do not hesitate to call me.
Thark you for your assistance on this matter.
Very huly yours,
SCtvf/elb
EncLosures-
cc w/ ancl:Mr. JohnSarpa
TomZaucanella, P.E.
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COLORADO DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1313 SHERMAN ST., RM 818, DENVER, CO 80203
phone - info: (303) 86G3587 main: (303) 86G3581
fax (303) 86G3589 http:/Arvww.water.state.co.us
Office Use Only I ro- cws45 (1t2oo1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
Water Well Permit Application
Review instructions on reverse side prior to completing form.
The form must be completed in black ink.
1. Aoolicant lnformation 6. Use Of Well (check aoolicable boxes)
Narne of apCicant
SLC-Laurence, LLC
c/o Patrick. Miller & Kroof. P.C.
Attach a detailed desoiption of uses applied for.
E lndustrial I Other (describe): Domestic, fire protection
E Municipat and stock watering, as decreed in Case No.
E lnigation 02CW108
E Commercial
Mailang address
730 E. Durant, Suite 200
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8161 1
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Aspen 7. Well Data (proposed)
TelcBronc f
€70) 920-1028 MaxiErlm purprng rata
1go spm
Annual amount to ba wilhdratwr
94.754cumulative acre-feer2. Type Of Application (check applicable boxes)
U Construct new well E Use existing well
E Replace existing well -E Change or increase use
I Change source (aquifer) tr Reapplication (expired permit)
E other:
185 feet
8. Land On Which Ground Water Will Be Used
Legal Desoiption (rEy be provided as an atecfirrEnr): LOt 5 Of SeCtiOn 1 , in
Township 7 South, Range 88 West of the 6th P.M., W % SE
y. , E yzw 114 and Lots 6, 7 and 8 of Section 6, N % NEy.,
SW % NE % and NE % NW /,, allin Section T,Township 7
South, Range 87 West of the 6th P.M.
(lf used br croo inioation. attach a scaled mao that showsln&iated area.)
3. Refer To (if applicable)(alt<la LoEE24 Well, Laurence Well#5)
Wdl pernit #
240236
Watcr Court cese #
02cw108
O€ignated Basin D€lcnrination #Wdl n8me ol*
GuiEwce RANcH wELL #1
4. Location Of Proposed Well
goljnty
Garfield 'll4of lhc NE 111NE A" *Acres : B. om.r
6.2 within described area i ApplicantSectlon i Tilr,n$ip N ot S
I7 i7 trB
Kange Erw innopgffiffis7 trA lotn U, Usl any oth€r !,rells or vretcr tighlr usd on E$8 land:
Please see attached Decree in 02CW108
oBtance of,/vell fiom section llnes (seclion linca are typicdly rlot p.opcrly linas)
75 rr.rromENES 1O4O n.tumEEEW 9. Prooosed Well Driller License #(ootional):Licensed
For replacenEnt $rdls d.ly - dBtanc€ and dredim ttrorn old w€ll to new well
feet direction
10. Signature Of Applicant(s) Or Authorized Agent
The making d false ststements herein constitutes perjury in the se@nd
degree, wtrich is punishable as a dass 't misdemeanor pursuant to C.R.S.
24+1U (13Xa). I have read lhe statemenb herein, knor the conbnts
thereof anlsanffi-at th-bv are trr.re b mv knovrdedqe.
Wdl localicl address {f applicable)
Optonal: GPS well tocation inbrmation in UTM format
Requircd settings br GPS units are as follo,s:*mry ;/rA=Fomat rrust be UTM
Zonc mJ3t be 13
UniB mJst bo i/bters
Datum nrst bc l,lADz7 (CONUS)
Unit rilJsl be set to hue norlh
w.opdnBevcragpdz Elves El No
Wtr;W*or or Development I
us(is rEp naEt i uwl.. map no.
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5. Parcel On Which WellWill Be Located
A. Legal Descripton (rl€y b. prorided as an atbdrnrntr:
Lot 5 of Section 1, in Township 7 South, Range 88 West of
the 6th P.M., W %SE%,Ey2W 114 and Lots 6,7 and I of
Section 6, N % NE %, SW % NE % and NE % NW Y., allin
Section T,Township 7 South, Range 87 West of the 6th P.M.
i Receipt area only
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D. will rhis be he only well on this percel? EveS BNo (ir no - lFl otl.r!f,ells)
Laurence Ranch Well Nos. 2 and 3
E. Srare Parcd lDil(odional):
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GWS-25
OFFICE OF THE .'ATE ENGINEER
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APPROVED WELL LOCATION
GARFIELD COUNTY
NE 114 NE 114 Section 7
iownsniP 7 S Range 87 W Sixth P'M'
Ft. ftom Section Line
sltoWtunss LAND coMPANY
% PATRICK MILLER & KROPF PC
730 E DUMNT STE 2OO
ASPEN,CO 81611-
(970) 920-1028
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UTM COORDINATES
Northing:
Section Line
Easting:
APPROVED
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ISSUANCE OF THIS PERMIT DOES NOT CONFERAWATER RIGHT
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1) This well shall be used in such a way as to cause no material iniury to existing water rights' The issuance of this permit
does not assure the applicant that no injury will occur to anotrer vesteJ *.t"irigr,, or freclude another owner of a vested
water right from seeking relief in a civil court ac0on'
2\ The construction of this welt shall be in compliance with thewaterwell construction Rules 2 CCR 402'2' unlesS approval
of a variance has been granted oy the state Board of Examiners of water well construdion and Pump lnstallafion
Contactors in accordance with Rule 18'
3) Approved pursuant to cRS 37-92-602(3)(b)(l) for uses as described in cRS 37-92602(1)(0. Use of this well is limited to
monitoring water levels and/or water quatitvLmpfing. This well is known as IAURENCE WELL # 5'
4) This well must be equipped with a locking. cap or seatto preventwell contamination or possible hazards as an open well'
The welt must be *#'"loo"o and locked at alltimes o<cept during sampling or measuring'
5) Records of water level measurements and water quality analyses ,n.n o" maintained by the welt owner and submitted to
the Division of Water Resources upon request'
6) upon conclusion of the mon'rtoring program the weil owner shall plug [ris well in accordance with Rule 'tG of the water
well construction Rules. A WellAbandonment Report must be co-ripleted and submitted to the Division of water
Resources within 60 days of plugging'
- -. .?.^--- ^aamariaraT) ;:I#;#ffi;ff';:;.picuous prace g-y:lr-T:numbe(s) and name or aquirer as appropriate'
andshalttakenecessarymeansandprecautionstopreservethesemarkings.
s) This we, must be constructed by or under the superuision of a licensed well driller or other authodzed individual according
to the waterwell construction Rules. lf non-standard constructioil. .nti"ip"t"d' a variance request must be submitted in
accordance with Rule 18 and appmved prior to well construction'
g) A wefl construction and rest Report (Form GWS-31), incruding rithorogic rog must besubmitted by the individual
authorized b construct the weil. For non-standard constnrction, tt" r"iort riust include an as-built drawing showing
details such as o"p,r',, L.ing, perforated zones, and a description of the grouting type and interval'
10)Thiswellshallbeconsfuctednotmorethan200feetftomthelocatonspeciftedonthispermil
11) pursuant b Rule 6.2.3 of the water wett construction Rules, the well construction contactor shall submit tlre as'built well
rocation on work reports required by Rure 17.3 within 60 days of ."rpLtioi of tre wert. The measured location.must be
acqjrate to 200 feet of the actual location. The location information must include either the 114' 114' secton' Township'
Range.anddistancesfromsection]ines,oraGPSlocationpursuanttoheDivisionofWaternesources'9tdY.,^.+il*/q-
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srELL CoNSTRUCTIT-- Af\rD TEST REPORT
STATE OF COLORADq OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGIIIEER
WELL PERIVIIT }TI,IVTBER
@Landco.
Mailing Addrcss: % ?arrcancfir& Assoc'
Ciry, Statq T.p : Glcrnvood Spriogs, Co'
Phonc # : 970-9a5-5700
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Dm<iuciaRge 70 gpn
T€stL:ng6:2houn
lf.ifitt3 AddrEss : P.O. Bot 1059
Phcne: (97q9274ttc,
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RANCH AT COULTER CREEKLOT #24 WELL
WELL DETAIL
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10t15i02 1:05 PM 0 131 10 SWL 30
10115i021:C6 Pfvl 'l 145 11 14.08 30
10115i02 i:07 PM 2 155 0 23.17 0
10/15i02 1:C8 PM 3 't 56 3 2a.12 30
10115i02 i:09 PM 4 158 6 26.67 30
fi115i121:10 PM 5 160 10 29.00 30
10/15i02 1:i1 PM o 162 0 0.17 30
10115i021:13 PM 8 163 3 31.58 30
'10115i021:15 PM 10 't64 2 32.33 30
10115i021:17 PM 12 164 I 32.92 30
1UfiiAz1:20 PM 15 165 5 33.56 30
1Ol15iA21:25 PM 20 166 2 34.3 30
10115i021:35 PM 30 167 o 35.67 30
1Ui5iO21:45 PM 40 169 3 31.4:.30
fin1ilz1:55 PM 50 166 8 34.43 30
10115i02 2:05 PM 60 167 5 35.58 30
10115i02 2:35 PM 90 170 0 38.17 ,R
10115102 3:05 FM 120 155 2 23.33
1A15iO2 a:05 PM 180 155 4 23.50 25
1W15102 5:05 PM 24 155 23.67 ,E
10l1El0210:35 PM 570 155 11 4.08 OE
',0116102 5:05 AM 1020 156 0 24.17 25
1U16iOZ 2:30 PM 1525 {EE 0 23.17 25
fillii0z 2:31 Ptul 1526 14E 6 10.67 toooed Pumorno
10116i022:32?M 15ZI 137 4 s.50 0 21 76.{
lAnGlOz 2:33 PM 1528 135 7 3 509
10116iC2 2:34 PM { Ero 133 5 1.54 0 4
10/16/02 2:35 PM 1530 4aa 1 1.25 0 5 306
1U1eiA2 ?:37 PM 1532 133 0 1.17 0 7 219
10/15i02 2:39 PM 1534 133 0 1.17 o 170
1Ol16iAZ 2:a'! FM 'r536 132 1'l 1.08 0 11 140
fili6l12 2:+t PM 1539 132 9 a.92 0 14 110
10/16i02 2:e9 ?M '15,,4,tJ1 9 0.92 0 19 Ei
1O116i02 2:59 PM 1554 IJZ 7 0.75 0 29 54
10116i02 3:09 FM 1564 132 7 0.75 0 40
101i6102 3:1-o PlVl 15i4 132 o 0.57 0 49 J/,
i1l''6iC2 3:29 PlVl 1584 IJZ 0.a6 0 27
Test By:
Analysis By:
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TABLE 247
Pump Test Data
Well lD: Ranch at Coulter Creek - Lot #24 Well
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Recovery Followlng 26 llour Pumplng Test - 10116102 to 10116/02
Ranclr at Coultor Croek - Lot #24 Well
Recovery as Resldual Drawdown
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Office Use OnlY Form GWS-45 (1/2001)
RESOURCES
ioeplnrueNT oF NATURAL RESouRcEs'isis iHrnrrlAN sr., RM 818, DENvER, co- 80203
otton" - info: (303) 86G3587 main: (303) 86&3581
li--. ranar nnn-aqnq hto://www.water.state.co.us
rgerueRaL PuRPosE
.Water Well Permit APPlication
lr:,.y:t:*lr;'^T.f L"i::i'g:f ililtcompretingrorm'ilt Ioo rtf Wall Inheck aoolicable bOXgS)
ntt""tE detailed desoiption of uses applied for'
E lndustrial E other (describe): Domestic' fire protection
E rr.op, ind stock watering, as decreed in Case No'
E lnigation 02CW108'
E Commercial
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l€nEof a9dicant
SLC-Laurence, LLC
c/o Patrick, Miller & KroPl,P-.Cr-
Mai[ng ad(fess
730 E. Durant, Suite 200
City
Aspen
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i cq____rs,6,l 7. Well Data (ProPosed)
Tslephofie *
€70) 920-1028
ffini b bewitlx"aitll,lexitrum PurnPing rata r
180 no
2- Tvoe of ADollcatlon (cnecr aPPttuautv '"^ool
tr C"*ur"t rew well E Use existing well
El Replace existing rrtrell -E Cnange or increase use
E Cn"ng" source (aquiferl tr Reapplication (expired permit)
EA€p$r- ! AquiEr
I420 teet i
f t "na-6n Which Ground Water vl,lll E € uses
ot S-of Section f in
i;.;ii,7 south, nanse 88 Wes-t ol{re ltn P'M" W % SE
v::iiiN 114 and Loti6, 7 and I of section 6' N % NE %'
3\irr. rle Z ano NE % NW Y',allin Section 7'Township 7
South, Range 87 West of the 6th P'M'
(lf used br croP iniSa
enater fo (if aoslicableXa*fa nCCWell No' 1)
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LAURENCE RANCH WELL f2
4. Location Of Proposed We!!
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Garfleld SW i/4orou SE 1t1
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6.2 within described area
B. off!.r
Applicant
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orn, tYalls or Etcr rights us'd on lhtur ltnd:. . - . - -Fi"al" iee attached Decree in 02CW108
not pIopertyllrut)
;;-= - c,r,^nl-lNRl S iR3S rr"ronEEEI W 9. Propost -r walt nrillar License f(
I-^ rv a^nliaantlsl Or At
cotional):Licensecl
ilhorlzeo Agenr
directionfeet
Wdl localion a&fcss (if apdicablel
mm.@bs perjurv in the second
#;#].r*il i" prt'i*jur" lJ" a"t" 1 misdemeanor pusuanto.C'R'S'
24+1U(13Xa). t nave real fre statemenB herain' knor tha contents
i.-,*7.i -Jrlt! rhat thev are bue tc my knL
@ninurMfomat
Requircd setings for GPS unlts are as follols:rry ry2/e
Forn€t mrrt ba UTM
Zone rnd be 13
uni6 m6tbG tleters
O€hrn rrrsil bG MD27 (CONUS)
Unit rn$t b€ 3at to irue notlh
wcr. gdncav.EqedzEves EI rc
Nonhing
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omie Use Onlv
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5 trarcel On Which Well Wlll E g LOGatns
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A. Legal llescription (tttay b. Frovidrit !3 en atbdmr'n0:
Lot 5 of Section 1, in Township 7 South, Range 88 Weltif -
it'r" otr, P.M., W %SE%,Eiw 1/4 and Lots 6, 7 and 8 of
S*tion 6, N % NE %, SW % NE % and NE % NW l"allin
Section T,Township 7 South, Range 87 West of the 6th P'M'
i ReceiPt area ooly
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Applicant
(f no - lEl oth'ru'dl!)
Laurence Ranch Well Nos. 1 and 3
E. gacparcalor(a8sld):
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GWS-25
oFFICE OF 1 i *,TATE EN9INEER
$d"Hm''.,gPJl.'tHtp'us"r"g"*;.rnFESouF(cES
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(303) 866-35E1
APPLICANT
WELL PERMIT NUMBER 241861 ' .
Dlv. 5 wD 38 DES' BASIN MD
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sNowMASS [.AND COMPANY
DISTANCES FROru SECnoN LINES I
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
This .rveil sha* be used in suclr a way as to cause no materiar iniury io Joing water rights' The issuance of this permit
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does not assure *" "oo*""*
n", no iniury wilr oerr to anod'ter,resteo warei agnt cr precude ancther owner ot a ve
of a variance has been granted !v tn1ltate aoara or Examiners or w"t"1w"[ consrr'rcion and Pump lnstalladon
n**;=6.;i[:I;Hir!:r,r"'uses as desqibed in cRs 3r'szao2..)(0' use orthis wert - "''':j: I
mcnitoring water tevets "n;o,
water quarity saipting. This welr is tnown as tre Rpc.well.Ngr:!r.i:'\
This we* must be equipped with a rocr<ing ol,o, seal to prelrent we, conemination or possible hazards as an open \
The weil must be *"0, .loiJ "nd
tocked ar all iimes +Ycept during samgling or measunng'
Reccrcs of water rever measuremenrs and urarer quarity analyses shalt be ,"inoin"o by the well owner and submitted to !
ffi*fr*trl,;lrffilfl]ff*.l"::m:r: i::#:Ji:,r,1frfril? ilI,,tsir.',"ri#"'"' I
Resources within 60 days of plugging' ..-r. _--* 'aquifrer as appropriate.
The cwner shall mark [re well in a enspicuous place with well 'oermit numbe(s) and name or
and shatt take necessa;;;;": ana precaurions to presefle these markings'
lhrs welt musq ba rlrnstn:fierJ hv nr rrnder the supervrsion of a licensed *eti oritter or other authcrized individual acccrding
to sre water welr consm.rcion Rules. lf non-standard consmrcion is anricpated' a vanance request must 5e submiiteo in
acccnlance with Rule ti anO aoprwed prior to well canstrudion'
AWeilConsmlcijonandiestReoon(FcrmGWS.31).incucinglithologiclogmustbesubmifieobytheindividual
aurhcrized to *n$ruci the we,. For ncn-stanoard ccnstmicn. the 'aion
ruo indude an as'buiit drawing showing
derarrs su*, as deoth. casing, penorated .on"r. "ii-. cesciption of the grouting rype and intervar'
pursuant io Rule 0.2.3 oirhe warer rA/e[ ccn-strucicn Rures. the ,,veir ccnsirudion ccnracor shail submit the as*:uiit weil
tocanon on .,verk repons required by Rute 173 within 60 days or..rpliiioine "err'
The measured locsrion must Ee
acsrrare ro zco feer #;;; rocauon. The rocilion infcrmaticn J;;;";" eitherthe 114' 1tL' secton' iownshio'
Range. and disrances ftem secron rines. or a GPS location gursuant i" n" o"*t" "t*"?ts"ffuia"m"t'
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Mailing Address: %7a re\z& Assoc' P-'O- Box 1908
Ci.y, S*o Zip : Glcuwood springs' Co' 81602
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Jan 10 03 OZz32P
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97c-927 -380 I
TOROFFICE LSE ONLY
rtcc *;*it' l/1 I
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t" , TuP: 7 S Rangc ST
Sec. line OR Nordriug: 43il}49 E:sciug:
BLOCX: FILTNG (tji\ttT):
Effi€-IffiDAirRoat-v
DEPTT{ COMPLETION:120
9. packcr Plasncc
AssUscd: j @-
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315?13
Pdur=on Rate 3Gr gP
Test Leagdr: 2hqrs
Phonc: (970) 92?{lf'
Uc. .\o. 1095
tu$noc,
WELL CONSTRUCTION AND TEST REPORT
sTArE o, .oto*'o' omcE or rrre $nTE sl'gN'ET*
SUBDIVISION:
A
DATE COMPI.ETED:$t2911002
Warcr L*=tgi: 180'
Rraarirs :
ll. DISiNtEfiION : TY?e : EITH
Box
TESTING MEfinD: Air CornPrcssor
Stacic L5/el : [15 A'
Rnaphglwcl: Total L
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TABLE 7T
Pump Test Data
Welt lD: Ranch at Coulter Creek - RCC Well f/
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Analysis BY:
Job No.: 21839
Ciient Snowmass Land Co.
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TimeiDate on: 1111410211:30 AM
Time/Date oft '11115i02 12214 PM
Test Lenoth: 24:14:QO btal time
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111141021 1:30 AM 0 116 2 SWL 40
1111110211:31 AM 1 119 7 3.4:40
1111l,102 11:32 AM 2 1't9 E.5 3.54 40
111',4102 1 1:33 Alvl .,119 ot J.DJ 40
1111110211:34 AM 4 119 o 3.58 40
{lntrcz 11:35 AM f 119 8 3.50 40
11t14i0211:36 AM 6 119 ,a 3.46 40
111141021 1:38 Atul 8 119 8.75 3.S6 40
1111410211:41 Atul 11 1't9 8.5 3.54 40
11t1L1O211:45 AM 15 119 9 3.58 40
11114102 '11:50 AM 20 119 I 3.58 40
rl1ntaz12:00 PM 30 119 o 3.5E 40
rn4a212:2A ?M 50 119 9 3.58 40
1111c,10212:30 PM 50 119 9 3.58 40
1lf,lt121:C0 PM 90 119 o 3.5E 40
1111a,1C21:30 PM 120 119 o 3.58 !t0
11t14n22:30 FM 180 119 o:-oJ 40
-- ttn+ldz 3:30 PM 2q 119 or€.60 .t0
11114102 4:30 PM 300 120 4.25 4.1 4
1'1114102 8:52 PM 562 120 o 4.33 40
11t15i02 7:05 AM 1175 120 9 4.58 40
t11/-1€,--0-ti2115 .--M 1485 120 10.75 +., J 40
ffi1?16Fii 1486 116 11 0.75 Stoooeo Pumoing 1
f n1iAz12:17 PM 1487 116 10-25 0.59 0 z 74
ttn=iOZ 12:13 PM 1488 116 10.75 0.73 0
@TzrsFii 1489 116 11.5 0.79 0 372t
1111ai02 i2:20 PM 1490 117 0.5 0.88 u ,o!
11115i02 t2:23 ?M 1493 117 0 0.83 0 187
iltlsioz 12:,23 ?M 14!,5 117 0 0.83 10 150
11115i0212:27 ?M 1497 117 0 0.83 0 1Z 1?:5
111i5i0212:30 PM 1500 116 ,1.75 0.8i 0 1
ffi1D'1,5,!!i 1505 116 11.5 0.79 0 t3
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COLOR.ADO DIVISTON OF WATER RESOURGES
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1313 SHERMAN ST., RM 818, DENVER, GO 80203
phone - info: (303) 86S3587 main: (303) 8643581
fax (303) 86G3589 htto://www.water.state.co.us
Office Use Only I rorm GWS-45 l1l21o1')
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GENERAL PURPOSE
Water Well Permit Application
Review instructions on reverse side prior to completing form.
The form must be completed in black ink.
l. Aoolicant lnformation 6. Use Of Well (check applicable boxes)
NarE of applicant
SLC-Laurence, LLC
c/o Patrick. Miller & Kropf. P.C.
Attach a deEiled description of uses applied for.
E tndustrial I other (describe): Domestic, fire protection
I Municipat and stock watering, as decreed in Case No.
I lnisation 02CW108-
E Cornmercial
lllailing addrcss
730 E. Durant, Suite 200
i uare | 4p c@e
: co i 81611
uiry
Aspen 7. Well Data (proposed)
Telephone;
€70) 920-1028 ilaxirrum pumping rale
1go spm
Annual armunl to be wilhdrawn
34.754cumulative acre-feet2. Type Of Application (check applicable boxes)
E Construct new well E Use existing well
I Replace existing well - E Cnange or increase use
I Change source (aquifer) tr Reapplication (expired permit)
E ottrer:
Total depth
370 feet
Aquifer
8. Land On Which Ground Water Will Be Used
Legal Desoiption (n€y be provided as an attadrrient): LOt 5 of SgCtiOn 1 , in
Township 7 South, Range 88 West of the 6th P.M., W 1/z SE
y.,Ey2W 114 and Lots 6, 7 and 8 of Section 6, N % NEy.,
SW % NE % and NE % NW /., allin Section T,Township 7
South, Range 87 West of the 6th P.M.
(lf used for clop inigation, attach a scaled map that shows inigated arca.)
3. Refer To (if applicable)(arua RCC well No. 5)
wgt peml F
243865
Water Coun case #
02cw108
Designated Ba!*n Ostemination # i Well name or *
i LAURENCE RANCH WELL #3
4. Location Of Proposed Well
county
Garfield NW l/4orrh. NE u4 A. #Acr6 i B. omct
6.2 within described area i Applicant
section i TowGhiP7 i7 trEtr
ftlnge Eorw i FarnoPar Menean
87 EA iotn C. Ust any olharwells oruater tights used on fisland:
Please see attached Decree in 02CW108
Distanca of well fom sedion lines (s€cdon line3 are tyFcaly not proP€ny me3)
150 FrftomBNES 1870 ftt"EIEEW 9. Proposed Well Driller License #(optional):Licensed
For rBplacerEnt welB mly - disEnce and direclim fiom old well to new vuell
feet direction
10. Signature Of Applicant(s) Or Authorized Agent
The making of false statements herein constitutes perjury in ule second
degree, which is punishable as a dass 1 mMemeanor pursuant to C.R.S.
24+104 (13)(a). I have read the statemenb herein, know lhe contents
urereof anf,#tedt ttrev are true to mv knorledEe.
Wdllocatio ad(fess (if applicable)
Optlonal: GPS well localion information in UTM fomal
Required settings for GPS uniE ar6 as bllo'vr,s:Y'W';/vL,Fonnal rrust be UTM
Zone rru3t be 13
Units rrusl be lretars
Oatum nusl be MD27 (CONUS)
Unit rust be set lo hrc nodh
were pcinB averagcdr EveS E HO
\Ws!ffiffi",orDeveropment
Office Use Only
usGS nrD narnc Dl rR rllp no.Sufiacc dev
5. ParcelOn Which WellWill Be Located
A, Legal Description (n€y be provided as an allgdrment):
Lot 5 of Section 1, in Township 7 South, Range 88 West of
the 6th P.M., W %SE%,Ey2W 114 and Lots 6, 7 and 8 of
Section 6, N % NE %, SW % NE % and NE % NW Y,, allin
Section T,Township 7 South, Range 87 West of the 6th P.M.
Receipt area only
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Laurence Ranch Well Nos. 1 and2
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SNOWfuIASS I-ANO COMPANY
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4) f.ljfiii;jfffi,;fsii"*:;iffi"3ffi1ffi;*'ou*ormeasurns L
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?.Episg Lcvel: Toal t' DardftfitMcasreC l}tfri2$tz
Pro&cion RtlE 20= 3Pm
Tesr:-srgth: 2hours
Phone: (970)e7-r133
Lic. No. t09J
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FOROFFICE USEONLY
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WELL PERIY(IT NIJIYIBER
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lvtailing M&ess: %7nnczll-:fr^t ry" P-O'Box 1908
a;,;,*, Zip : Gtcrn'rood Springs' Co' 81502
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0.240 VALL
7'PLAiN STEEL CSG
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RANCi.i AT COULTER CREEKRCC VI/ELL #5
WELL DETAIL
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Attachment 6
Deed of Conservation Easement
Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD Rezoning/ Subdivision Prelirninary Plan Application October2003
]\{AR 14-02 TIIU iIIO3 AII A'fLT FA)( N0, 970S038441 P2l,
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DNU]D OII CONSERVATION EASNMNNT
TUIS DIiIir' oF coNsERvATION EASEMEIru ('E6sernent") is grantcd this day
of ..__ 200_, hf vgiriONlplq, I.IC, a f)elewarc tirnited liability co1Pll1.("9ryt11?l
to end for the benefit of ASPITN VAIJ.EY
$ixi,$*fiil]'-.imorr(tlre.'l.nret,.),whosefiltlrgseicP.o.Box
U+if, aqr"n, (..1orarlo Bl612, for lhi purposo ol'preeeruing ccrtnin agricultural,lPcn spac-o an!
wildlife vnlrrcs ,rt'certain rurf p.poiv in Garlield (lotrnty, Colorado in ncconlanoc with this
Eosorncrtt.
WITNESSDf,II
WIIEREAS, Crantor is thc sole ownsr in [oo oimple of cerlaiu roal property in Garliold
County, Colorarlo knorvn as the L,owcr Parcel of rhe Ltrrpnse [lsnch, moro particrrlurly
rleeoriicd in tixhibit "A" tttechsd hersto lthe "Propertt'); and
WIIEREAS, t1e proporty lxlcsesccs agricutturrl, opcn Epaco hietoric urtl wilcllife vglttos
(collcctivcty, .'C'on*.irotion'Va[uis") o[ importancs to.t[e Ttust, the people of Garfiold Couuty'
l,*f if'," p*irf e of llre State of Coloratlo, which are worthy of prosewation: and
WI.IERBAS, in pnrticular, tho Proparty includcs inigatorl PastureB' c barn md nineteerth
ccntrry homoatcad residence of
-historic
volue, u:d is completety cncomRlgso! by the wildlife
Itesourco Invcrrtory Mops of the Colorado Division of Wilcllife as Criticrl Elk Winter Rangc; nnd
WI{EREAS, Pursuant to Oarfield County ltesolution .... Orantor has
olrtuinod irpprovals from Gufielcl County, Clrtororlo (lhe "Developnralt lrpprovals") to tlcvelop
tho propcrty hrto _ sirrgle fanrily loh irr accordanco with tlts sitc plen altachod lterEto as Exhibit
"Btt; untl
WIlliRliAS, firanror ncknowlerlgos tlrnt this llesement is intendert to safiefy in part the
rrlquircmenls of thut cortain contrect to l3uy nnd Sstl llcnt F.elute hctwoon Aqpon Vnlley Lmcl
Trus(, as Seller ancl tho Snowmass Lencl Cornpany, as lluyer datqcl f)ocomber 20, 2001, whioh
cpntract wns nssignxl by Snowmase land Compny to Gtatttorl antl
W}IERBAS, (ira[ror intends that the dwolopment of thc Propcrty nccur in a mEnner
i,rerrded to reasonahiy i;r*.*. and nreintain thc Conservalion valuee of the Property by the
continualiou ol' cutnin ltrnd rrso pattenrq including, rvithout limilation, thos6 relatitlg to
.*iri,,u.a i*igarioi-oi'rt,riiirtori."liy irrigaicd moadows,lhe prcrcrvalion-of the oxt$iors oltlrc
two hisr.ric ,n,,.u,r"* iilr. ffi ani thrjrn*sstsrrd) oxistiog ae of thp dilo horeof. whicb the
.lnrsr ackrro*r".rgrr'ri,,t ogpw al"'*t significnntty inrpair or intorfcro with thoec vahtcs; end
wl ttil{EAS, Grarrtor further intenrlg. 08 owlcr of the Propcrty, to convoy to flrc Trust thc
riglrt to pruscrvc antl protect thc Cottservalion Vclu€e of ths Prcpaty in pcrpctuily; and
WIIEREAS, tlro Trust ngEcs by accepting this Eusornont to honor the intontiona of
Grantor staterl heruin and io prcsorvo antl pmtoct in pcrpctuity tlrc Coneervution Values of thc
fropcrty for thc bcnclit ofthis goncration und ths gcncratiotts to comc'
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WI I fiREAS, the Trust is a charitable orgarrization as described in Section 501(cX3) of the
Interrutl Revenue Clode of 1986, as nmettded (the "Cotlo") anrJ is a publicly supporlert
orgonization as describerl in Section 17O(bXl)(A) of tho Code whose prinrary purpoie is to
prcscrve unr{ protcct tirc natural, soenio, agricultural, historical, and opet Bpaceresources of tho
Ronring l.'ork Valley {lrea, inolrrding lho aroa in which thc Property ie locatsd, by aseisting
landowncrs who wislt to protect thcir land in porpetuityf and ie a "qualifred organization" tc do
so within the nreaning of Section l?0(rX3) of the Corla,
WI{EREAS, the State of Colotadn hae recognized the impoflance of pivate efTorts
towarrl the preuervfition of natural systems in thc State lry tlre ouacunent of C.R.S. 38.30.5-l0I
sLflcll.
WI'IEREAS, lhe Board of Directors of the Trust has duty aclopted a rcsolution approving
ths Trust's execution and aceeptence of Crnntor's gift of this Eeeoment.
NOW, T[[ERI1FORF., irt considcration of the above anrl flro rnutu$l covonsnt6, tofiils,
cortditions, and leslrictiont contained hcrcin, and pursuanl to the laws of tho Stato of Colorndo,
arrrJ in particular C-R.S. 38.30.5.10t gt-08q., Grantor hcrcby voluntarily greflts and convcys to
tlre 'll'ust, its successors aud assigns, a_ Conservation Easemeut in perpetuity, eousisting ol ilre
riglrte Rud rcstrictions etruntersted hereifl. over and across thc portion of the Pmperty identilierl
on lcxhibit "Cl" attached hereto (the "Easemeut Area"). It ie exprcesly unclerstood and agrced
tlrttt the pofiion of the Property not iucluded within ths $aseruent Area is mt eu$ect to u
encunrbered try the ternrs ol'tliis Eesenlent.
l, Purpotc. lt i8 the purpose of thie Easement to assure that the Easenrent Area will
retnsin forevsr predonrinantly in ila agrioultural, sconic, natural and open epace conditior,
sutrject to the usus of ths Easement Area perrnittod horounder ("Perruittod tJeoo"), and t0 prevent
any use of ths Iiaeoment Area that will significantly irnpair or inlcrfcre with lhc Conseryation
Values olthe llasement Area aud, in the event of their dcgradalion or destrucl.ion, to restore such
Consorval.ion Vohies of the Easenront Area, Orantor intcuds tlrst this Besement will confino the
rrse of ths Eagement Area to such activities, including, without limitation, those involving
rnnching, firrnring, rrgcreatiott, conservdion, and gcneral coneorvation ptaqrososr as aro coneistent
with the puryose of Lhis Easement. Prusuant to the terms of C.R.S. 38-30.5-10l ct scq., tho
Eitsenrclrt Arcn prcscrvecl hereby may not bc convcrtctl or directed to any olher uscs othci than
those provirlud horcin.
2. IUghts of Trust. To acconrplish rhe puryoss of this liasomcnt, brrt aubjocr at ull
times trr rlt Pcnnitterl Ures, Grautor corveys ttre following riglrts to the l'rust bythis Easornilt:
2.1 The right to prouervo and protcct the Conservation Valucs of the Eaecmcnt Arce;
and
2.2 'l'he right to enter upon ths Ensemont Arsa at rcasonahlc timas, to inspa;t lhe
Etsentent Alet thoroughly, to rnonitor Grantor's compliancc with atd othcrffiEo cnforcc tlrc
tsrms of'this Eascrnent; providul that *uch entry shnll be upon $t least lwenly-four hours' prior
written notica to Cramtor. The Tilst slrall not intcrfere with firrrnlor's use and quict enjoyrnent
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2.1 'l'ho right to seok appropriate rcnrcdies to ptcvont eny activity on or usc of the
Easenr; Area that-is insonsistcr:t with tho purposG of ltrie Easement, and to requira thc
rcEtoriltiofl of nuch arcas or fcatutes of the l)asement Arca that aro nratcrially darnaged by any
incortsistent lctivity or usei attd
2.4 Auy othcr rights which tlrc purlioo rnay nogotiate consistent with thc purposo of
tltis Easenretrt.
3. permlftGd Utes, Tho fotlowirrg utoe, tlrough not en exhaustive rccitsl, fio
consiatent with this lioeernent and nrry hs conrluotal wilhin the Easemont Area:
(A) [nstallation. rrepair and maintenance of watsr wclls, undcrgrou[d.water tiuoc.
water storage tanke, irigation systenrs, ponds, etrcanrs md inigation ditchee.
0l) Tnking of such rsasonnble stcps f,s Crantor decnrr noccs8ary to conlml
erosion antl to provont ssrlintentotion ol'stroenl8 or ponds'
(g) lnstallation, repair and mnintcnnnce of fencing conoistcnt in heiglrt and typa
ol'construction with eohrado Division of Wildlife standards dsslBlted to prevrrnt
inrctferonce witlt wildlith,
(D) Such cutling and rornoval of doatl, dyng or disoasod tirnbor or bntsh rs rnay
irc rcasonably ueocisrry lbr lire prrilecliort or disoaso prwerttion plrposolt, ltowevor,
Grirntor is cncouragottn lceve.stending dead tirnber br habitat putPo8es lo the
extent such dssd tinrber does not posc a danger.
(E) Pusturing, gtuzing; fectling ond core ofl dontestic
comprise a cotnmorcial t'oedtot.
(F) passivc, non-motorizerl, rron-commarcial usos, including but not limited to
t,it irtg, lrorseback riding; l'runting, shooting arrd archery, Ilslrirrg arld ero$-colmtly
skiinil nll hr accordnnce with stnndnnlu intcndcd to essurs non-intulbruncs with tltc
criticnl wikllifu; urd inoludingdwelopment ofnew trails'
(G) Continuation of lristoris fanning und ranching (including the cultivntion of
otfutfi, nn6 ot5er gr6sses cust,omerily ptanfcO in the rreu); inclttding: the uso of
pcsticirlce m long as usod in acconlance wilh Colorarlo Stnte tiniversity's Boet
il;iirr;"rr praiticos nnd iu accordancc with latrols; plowing and roscediug in
o.rori*"" wittr good farming practicon and ths ttsc of aglicultttral motorlzcd
vehiclc*.
GI) pcrfomrance of any rcstonrtion or inryrovcmcnt nrcss$tes frr the hubitat or nauuul
irat,,ro of rha Consorvglio[ Arcf, as tccolnnrcrxlod andr'or approval by the Trt6t.
(l) Construction, rnaintenoncc, rcpair arul tlevelopment of amenitics, road8, tttilities
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an<l infnrstructure (including customary signage), but only to lho exterrt peflnitted by ancl
consisterrt wilh thc Devetopment Appruvals
(J) Rclocation of the existing historic harn nnd homosterd.
(K) Deruolition of ttre tronJrintoric residenoe and auy srrucluros other than thc historic
lrnrn and hornestead,
4. Prohiblted Uset. Any activity on 0r uso of the Eaeemert Area irrconsistent wilh
tlrc purpose of this Etsement is prohibitcd. Withour limitiug ilre gcnorality of the forcgoipg, the
lollowing activities and uses are ocpressly prohibited: urining; billboards; trash storage; srorage
o[ hazardous materiale; retail, comrnerciel or industrial actirrity; iutroduction of iron-native
species; otFroad vehiclc use3 nnd ertorior liglrtiug,
5. Resorvcrl Rights. Grantor rascrvcr to itsolf and to its succcssors, and assigu, all
righls accruing lronr ite ownership of the Easenrent A,rea, iucluding the right to eng,age in ilt uses
of the llaseruent Area that &re flot exprersly prohihited hercin atxl flre not inconsistcril with the
prtrt ose ol'tlris Enscment.
6, Trust'e Rcrnedler; Enforcemcnt.
6.1 \Efice of Violation: Corrective Action. tf the Trust reasonably rlctenuines lhat a
violntion of i,he tarns of this Easenrent ha"s occutrsl or is rhreatonod, the Trust shall give written
notice to (hantor of suclt violation and dsmand coilectivc action suffisient to cure tlio violarion.
Whcre the violation involvee injury to thc Easentsnt Area resulting from Eny uEs or activity
inconsistottt with the purpose of this Ensemeut, thc Tnrst's nolicc shall inclirdc a denrand to
restote the portion of the Eascrnent Area so injured to its prior condition in accordance with a
plau reaeonably approved hy the Trusl. Nolwithsterding the foregoing, if Grantor reasorrably
rlisegrouo with the 'Inrst'e determination that a violatiorr of thc torme of this Baseluent has
occtu'red or is thrsatared, Grantor shall notify thc Trust in writiug witlrin twenty (20) days of
Crrurtor's reccipt of the Tntst's written notice and the parties shall attempt in good faith to
reeolve [he nratter. lf the parties sre not able to rcsolvo lhe rnatter within lhirry (30) days, thc
nrntlet shull lre suhrnitted to binding arbitration in Garfielcl Corrnty, Colorado. Bach party shalt
bcar its owu costs and expensos iil connsction wilh such arbitration.
6.2. Iniunstive Rslig[. If Grantor fails to curc B violation withirr sixty (60) dayr altcr
rcc(lipt ol nolice tltureol' liorn tlrc 'l'trtst or nltcr conclusion oI arllilration. as tha caso filay bc. or
rrrrder circulustflnces where tlte violalion canrlot reasonably bs cuncd within n sixty (60) day
psriod, lirils to bogin curing Euch violiliou within tlrc sixty (60) tlay poriod, or fails to continue
rliligcntly to cure such violntion until finnlly crlrerl, tlto Trust may bring un ac(ion al law or in
r:quily in a court of compctcnt jurisdiction to cnf(,roc tltc tcrinc of this liEsernont, to enjoin tho
violatiott, ex lril?le as nec€ssiuy, hy tumporary or pcrnunont injunction, afld to roquirr tho
resl,oration ol'tlte Easement Area to thc coudition that oxisted prior to alry such injury.
6,3 P"gglgeq. 'fhe Tnrst shall be cntitlcd lo resover dsnrages for violetion of the ternrs
of this Eascrtrcnt or injury to any Coneorvation Valucs protectcd by this Easemenll pruvidal,
however, that the arnount of sttclt damages slurll not excesrl the cost of undertaking apprcpriate
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corrective rctiorr on lhe F,ascment Aree gnd any antl all damages recovered slrall he appliotl by
lltC'l rqol tO ttntlefiake appropriato con'cctivc actiorr on the Eusoment Aret
6.4 SeoIe of Rclicf. Grantor agreos that thc Trust's romcdics at law for any violation
olrhe tr",r, of rhilffitare inaclequate and that ths Tlnst shall tte entitlerl to the injunctive
reliel'rlascribsrl in Section 6.2, both prolribilive and nrendatory, in addition to rtlch othet rcllef to
which the Trust moy be entitled, iniltroing specilic perfonnance of the ternrs of tlris Easenrellt'
without lhe necessity olproving either aotuai darnages or the inatleqtracy of othcnpise avsitablc
rugrrl *6dies, The Trrrri's r"n*,lies dcscribed in this sectior 6 shall bc qumulative eud shallbo
i,, ed.iition fo all renterlics now or hcrcaftar existing at law or in equity'
6,5 Costs olEnfgtcenrent. All reasonable costs in$trcd by tha Ttust in onforcing
tlteteuusolrr'ffifantor,[ncluding,withoutlirrritation,ooslsandcxpeneosof
cuit arrti rsasonahle attonroy's fcoe, and any costs of rcstorrtiou nceossitatcd by Gmutor's_
vit:latiun of thc iernrs o[ tlris Easernent slreli be borne by Grantor; providcd, howcver, that if
Grantor ultinrately frevaits in a judicial enforcernent action, tlre Trust shall pey for all of
Grnntor's costs.
6.6 IgTffrqfg_Digqfglig11. Enforccnrout of the tonrts of this Easontotrt shall bc at tho
solc cliscrctio' of triii.ii1"t,-in.t oily forueottrrco by tho Trust lo oxereiso its riglrts undEr this
F,asemcnt in ttre evsut ol' any breach of any lerm ol' this liasernent by Grantor- etrall not be
6eenretl or constnro6 to ho e ivsiver by the Trust of such tertn or efY suhsxltrcnttrpach of thc
6flmo or *,y otSer term ol'this BJsemenl or of rny ol'tho Trusl.'s rights untlor thie Easement. No
.tutoy or omission by thc Truet in llrc excrsise of nny right or runedy upon any breach by Qrantor
shall iurpair.*uclr right or r,emedy or be conEtfued ne a waiver.
6,7 y{aiycr of Certain Uefenses. No nction slrnll be commenced or mairrt4inerl to
enfurcs tlre tcnrrs ;f "ry t*it.tl,U r.rtriction rtoscrihed in this Eesoilenl, or to contpcl the
,omovaf of nny blilding or irnproiement, uutegs said aclion iE comnlenced within tlte period
rlosorihe,l in (l.R.S. Section 38'41'119,
(r.g dg6_fleycrnd Griurtor's CQutrol. Nothiflg coutained in this Easemsnt sheu be
construodto,niiiffiffinagainst_Grantorforanyinjurytoorchatgoin
the Ensenrent Arol rosulting fnom carisee Leyonrl Grantor'e control, incltrdhrg, without linritation.
i*, t'too,l. stoflil, antl caillr rnovement, or li,om auy prudcnt action takcu by Grarrtor undcr
;;rg;, "onoiiionr
to fr.rrnt, ubute, or mitigate signilicant iujury to thc Easemortt Arca
resulting frunr euch caugcs.
7, Acressi Usc. Nofhing containorl heroin shall trc construcd ae offording tlrc public
o*css to nny purtion'oiitrc propciy (inclucling tho Easement Arss). Gtttntor lras ttE rigltt to
rlctcrnrine *f,., ,r,iy-l*u* u.t.t. to ti'to Propcity tl tl:h.tcflus and sonditior8 a$ it dccrns
il6;il., ii ir, ,Ltc ano absolurc discrction, pmvidud that such acccee is consistcnt with ttrc
tennn of tlris Easctttcttt.
Cortsr Llrb llitll,E,'t'fites nnd E uvlrotl mentfl I Compllrnco'8.
8.1 Cosls. Lcgol Rcauirpmgil[antl Liabilities. Grantor tetnins all rcsponeibilities and
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shall hqrr atl costs antl liabilities of any kind related to tlrc ownorship, operation, upkeep, urrX
mdntenancc ol'the Essement Area, including the maintenance of rdequate lirbility iruur.ngce
coverage. crantor retnains solely responsible for'obtaining any applicable governrrrentnl pculite
*td approvals for any construction or other activily or use peunitted by thie Easenrenl, and all
such constnrclion or othet activily or usc shall be nntlertaken in accordance with all applicable
fedcrul, .rtllc, irrrd local laws, rcgtrlations and rcquircmcnts.
8,? @' Unleee Grantor is contesting them in good faith, Grentor shall pay beforc
delinqrrency ull (axos, essessmentE, lbos, end chargee of whatover deroriptiorr levied on or
nsscssetl againnt thc Property hy corrtpotorrt authority (oollcctively'"Ialtes'), irrclrrdilg any'l'aroe
inrposed upon, or incurrerl es a rosult o[ lhis E&romcnt, and shall firmish thc-'lnist with
satisfnctory cviclencc of paynent rrpon lhe Trust's writtar request.
8,3 Renrerliation, l[ at any time, there ocsurs, or hae occured, a roleass in, on, or
nbout the F.asetncnt Atsa of any suhstancs now or hcrealter defined, listcd, or otherwisc
classified pursttaut to any federal, state, or local law, regulation, ot roquiremeut ae haiardous.
toxic, polluting, or otherwiss contarniuatiug to the air, water, or soil, oi in any way hann6rl oi
threatening to humnn health or tho onvironmEnt, Grantor atrces to lake all reeslnable steps
necessary to &csure iLs containnrent and remediation, including any cleanup that nray be requiterl,
trnlogs llte relense wos caused trythe'l'nrst, in which case the Trust shellbe responsibls therefor,
8.4 Cofftfqt. Nothing in this Grant shall be conetrued as giving riuo, in rho absence of
a judicial decree, to atty riglrt or ability in tho Trust to exercise phyeicel or maoagffial costrol
over the day"to.day operations of the F.usement Area, or arry of Grantor's activities on tfig
l:asement Area, or otherwise to become an opcrator with raspecl to thc Easanronl Aret within the
tureaning of The Compreheneive Bnvironlrtenlel Rcsponse, Conrpensmion, &nd Liebility Act of
[980, as anientled ('CERCLA"), and eny Coloredo slete law couuterpart,
9. Hxtirrguishment and Conrlcmnntlon.
9, I ExtingUish$lE!, If circumstancoe ariee in tlre futurc which render the purpoee of
this Eneetnent irupossil:le to uccotnplish, this Easement can only be tErminatecl or extinguished,
whether irr wlrole or in part, hy judicial proceodings in a court of conpetent juriediction. Each
party shall prornptly notify the othar when it lirst loarns of such circunrstanccs. Thc amount of
the procceds to which the Trust shall he entitled, aller the satisf{rction of prior clnims, from any
salc, rxcltangsi or iuvoltrntitry cr:nversiort of all or any portiou of tbc llascmeut Arca sutrsqucnt
1o srrclr tenninrttiorr or cxtinguishnent, sholl be dete,nrrirretl, rurless otlrerwige provided by
(lolotado law at thc tinrc, in tccordancc with the Proceeds pnragruph, bolow. The Trust shall use
lll such pnrcctxls in a n:anner consislcnt with thc conecrvalion puqrosos ol'lhis EasomorrL.
(r.? *fpSgSdE, Tltis EasEment constitutcs n real propcrty interest irnnrerliatoly vanted in
the Trusl, whiclr lhe purties utipulatc lo havc n ftir nrarket value detarutincd hy nrultiplying the
ltrir mnlket value oIthe Propcrty nnenqrnrhererl hy thie Eas$ncnt (minus auy inueasc in value
a{lpr the tlato of this grant attributahlo sololy to improvenlents which arq allow€(l hy this
Emcnrcnt) lry tlrc ratio of the vulue ol' this Emcmcnt at thc tinre of thie grnrrt to the value of the
Pmpcrly, withorrt dccluction for lltc vahe of thig Earemont, al. the lirne of ttris grant. Thc values
at the tirne of this grant shall be thosc values rrcatl to oalculato thc dcduction for fedcral income
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tax putposes nllownblc by reason of tlris graflt, ptltEual! lo Section 170(h) of thc lnternal
Revinul Code of 1986, as aurcnded. For the purposes of this paregraplr, the retio of ilro valrre of
this $.rmenrent to the value of the Easenrent Atea uuencuntbercd by this Eegontent ehall remain
constnnl.
g,l Csnrlrnruqti$, If nll or flny pnrt of tho Etrsomcnt Arpn is tnkcrr by exorrise of tho
power of crnincnt tlomain or acquirul by purchasc irr lieu of colilsmnulion, whellrcr by public,
toqror.:rte. nr ottrer authority, so aE to tenninate tlris Basemetrt, in whole or in pnrt, Grentor alld
lhe'l"rust slrlll lct jointly to rcqover the ftrltvalue of the inlerests irt the Beeentsnt Area mbject to
the taking or in lieu purchase and all direct or inoidental rlamlgoe roeulting therefront. All
sxpguses reasonably incurred by Grantor and ths TnrEt in contlaction with tho taking or in lieu
purchase slmll bc paicl out of the amounl recovorod. Tho Tntst's share of the brlmoo of lhe
ornoutlt recovered shnll be detennined by multiplying that balnnce by the ratio get fortlr in sectiotr
9,3.
g.4 Application of Procoods. Tlro Tnrst shell use any procecdo rrcoivod undsr tlrc
circurrrsiunces tloscrihed in this s€c(ion 9 in a mannor corsistent with its corrsetvation ptrPoscs,
which are exemplified by this Eassmeut.
10. Aglgnrnont. This Easemart is truneforoblo, bul tho Trust nray nosi3tt iu rlghta
nrrrl 6fiigaiiorrs rurrlcr this liasontetrl only to nn orgnnizotion thrrl is (u) tr tluulilietl organir.ation il
the time of trurr$lbr untter Soction 170(h) of thu Internul Rcvenuc Code of 1986. ag amcntlcd (or
il6y sgcc€ssor provision lhen applicablo), and the apptiorble rcgulations pro,mrrlgrtcd tlrcrountlar,
nncl (h) authorized tro acquirc and hold coneetvation Gascmurts tnrder Colomdo law. Ae a
cnrrdition 6l'suclr rransfer, tlrc 't'rust slrall require tlre transferte to cxpressly ngroe, irr writing, to
cat.ry ogt rnd upholcl the conservation purposes of this EasEtuent and otherwiso as$lms all of thc
oSligntions lnd liubilities of the Trust set tbrtlr hercin or orsated hcreby. A{lu Euch truttsfor, tlrc
Tnrs-l slurll ftavc uo firrthcr ohligrtion or liatrility undcr lhis fhseurcnt,'Iho Trust tgroes to givc
writtqt noticc to Gratrtor of nn assignnrefl at loast 60 days prior to the dete of sttclt sssignment.
T6e lhilure ot'tlre Trust to give suclr notice shsll uot effect tlre valitlity of mtclr essignnrolt nor
slrtlt ir inrpair the valiility of this Ensement or linlil its euforscabilily in fllry way.
I l. Subcequent Tranrfcrs. Grantor aErccs to incorporate the tornrs of this Easenrent
in arry dcccl or otlrer iegat instrumant by which it divesls irelf of any intereet in thc Eaecmont
Area, irrcluding, witho[t linritntion, e lessehold irtersst. Grantor shall give tlrc Truet writtsn
ngtice in udvulcc ol any such lmnsfer; howevor, the lerilure of Grantor to do so slmll not
ct:*stilutu tr rnrlcrinl breticlr of tlris F,rucment, inrpuir llxr vulitlity tll'this liusonrsnl or linrit its
cnlirrccuhility.
lZ. tlctoppcl Ccrtlflcntcs. tJpon rcqucet by Grnnlor, thc'['rrtst shnll witlrin 30 tlnys
cxccrtto anrl dcliver'to cruntor, or to any pnrty designntal_hy.6rantor, any tlu:umenl, incltrding
*,, .rtopprl certificuts, which cortiftcs, to tlrc beet of t.he Trust's knowledge, GranlOr'e
compliance with any ohligution of Grantor contained in thie liasement or otlrcrwise cvidcnces the
stfltus ol'this Euscrncnt, tu tfre cvent that wcather, or other circumsturcea outcitlo of the Tnnt'a
control, prwaitt tlrc Trust fiarn mnrluuting on inepuutiorr within 30 days of rcccipt of Crrantor'u
writtcn icqlcst, the 'lnrst shall conduct such inspeolion within a timcly mannar oncc such
wo{rthcr or circumstances whiclt ptevcnt the inspectiou tto longer exist'
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either party desires or is requirecl to give 1o lhe other shall be iu writiug and either scrved
personally or sent by liret slngs rhail or overnight courier, postage propaid, sddresscd aa follows
or to suclt other acldress as eithsr party lronr lirne lo linrc shall designate by wriilcn noticc to thc
olher:
'fo Grnntot:VBITIZONPIC, LLC
c/o Snowmags Land Company
P,O, Box 6ll9
0021 Bumt Mountain Cirrlo
Snouffirass Village, Colorado 8i615
A,tl.n: Jolrn Sarpa
Witlr n copy to: Clrris LaCroix, Eeq.
Garliolcl & Heclrt, P.C.
601 East tfyman Ave.
Aapen, Colorado 8l6l I
With nnother copy to: Stepheu Perlmutter
To the'lnrst:
1849 (iroen Bay Road
Fourlh Floor
llighland Pm'k, Illinois 60035
Aspen Velley Land Trust
320 Mein $treet, Suite 204
Carbondale, Colorado 81623
Attn: Director
14. Rccordntlon. The Trust shall rccotd this instrunrent ir tinrely fashion in ths
official records ol Garfield County, Coloredo, rnd rnay re-roconl it at auy timc as nray bo
requircd lo prcscrvo its rights in this Eascnront.
t5. Amendment tf the circumstancee arise untler which en arrrendment lo or
nrodificntion ol tlris instrumEnt would be appropriate to prCInlotc thc purpo$e of this Eaeemerrt
and the protection of the Conssrvation Valuee of tho Eassmsnt Atea, (irantcrr nud ilrs'I'rust are
free to jointly nmEnd this instrurncnt. lIowevcr. neither party is unclcr any obligation to aneltl
this irutnrnrent, and either party rnay decline to amend this instrunrent in its solt and oxclrrsivs
judgrnent. Atry *rrrrentlment nrust be in wliting, and .signed by both parties, anrl recorded in the
rscords of ttrc ('lerk and Recorder of Garfieltl County, Colornclo,
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17.2 Libcral Constnrctipn. Any goueral rulo
norn ithstanding, this Easenrcnt sball bc liberally construod
pln'posE of this Enscurent and the policy nnd puryose of
provision in this instrument is founcl to be antbigtlotlq an
purpose of this Engentent thst would rsncler thc provisiott
intorprotation thal would rrmdor it invalid.
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of constnrction to tho conh"ary
in hvor of the B[slrt (o cffoet the
C.R,S. 38.30.5-10l 6t sq. If any
interpretation consisterrt with the
valid ehall bo favorcd otcr atry
16. Subordinstlon, Al, the time of conveyancs of this Easement, the Easenrent Area
is subject to a tleed of trust, the holder of which has agreal by separato instntnrenl, a copy of
wlriotr is attached hereto as Exhibit "D", to sutmrdinato its riglrts in the llasenrent Arep to tlre
extent rr€cessary to pennit the'lhrst to enforce the purpose of lhis Easomcnl in perpetuity and to
prevgl any lrorlification or oitingrrislunort of this Easement by the s*ercisE of any rights of tho
rleed ot'lnmt holder.
1?. Gcntral Provlsloru,
l?.1 Conrrolling law. The interprelation aud perfornrance of this Emoment shall ba
governecl by the lawe oftho Stato of Colotado.
17.1 Eey$bilily. If any provision of this Easomcnt, or the applicatiott thoroof to any
pcrson or circnursrarrcc, is found to ho invalid, the renuinder of tlte provisiotu of thie Easontont,
or tlrc appliualion of snch provisiort to porsonr or circuntstancee otlror than thoce as to wlrich it ia
Found to bo iuvalid, ee ths ceeo may be, str,all not bo ofl'ected thorcby.
17.4 Entirt Ar{rsenrent. Ttris instmment sets forth thc enlire agreenront of the parties
wilh reqrect to this F.nseurenl and supersedes nll prior discussious, uegotiatiorru, trndcretandinge,
or ngrccrlrente relnting to this l,lasemcttt, nll of wltich uro ntcrgcil herein.
17.5 No Forfeiture. Nofhing conteined hcrpin will rasull in a forfciture or rrsvorsion of
Orirntor's title in auy tespect.
17.6 S.USgCSg$g. The covenants, teults, condilions, nntl rcslrictions of this Etsenrcnt
shall tre binding upon. and inurc to tho trano{it ot, the partiee horoto and tlreir respoctivo poraonal
reprcsentetine*, Loi,s, Buccessore, end assigns and shall continue ar a seruilude running in
Jrerpetrrity with the Easemottt Area.
17.7 TermiUetiO1pl$ig[E-egd.Abligfltig1tfl. A party's righte aud ohligefionc urtdor thic
linselrent tcrnrirrnte uporr trane fler of the party'B intercst in this Eosentcttt or tlro Easerncnt Arsu,
cxccpt thal liatrility for acts or ourissions occuuing prior to transftr shall survivc trangfor.
l7,t{ CnEjliorrs. The captions in this instrumsnt lurvo baon inscrl,od
cglvenience ol refcn nce and &n not a part ol' this instrumeltt nnd shull havo no
construction or i nterpretntion.
17.9 Cou'ltcrp0ds/Fessimil$. Ttre purtics msy cxequte this inetntnrent in two or rnorc
collltcryads. which slurtl, in tho eggregate, trc signerl hy both partice; cuch counterpnrt ghatl Dc
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dsemed an original instnrnrent as against any party who lras signed it, ln tlre evcnt of nny
disparity between the courrterparls protluced, llro recordocl counterpurt sholl he ooltrolling.
Facsiurilc sigmturss shall bc biuding.
TO IIAVE AND TO TIOLD unto the Trusl, ils succeesor sand assigns forever.
IN WITN$SS WIIEREOF Grantor and the Tnrst have exoclrtod this Deed of
Consorvatiou lrasanent on lhis day of 200-.
GRANTOR:
VERIT.ONPIC .[.C, a I imitcd linbility company
By: ---Print
ASPBN VALLEY LAND TRUST, t Colorado not-for-profit corporation
Execulive Director
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$s[pc,rh,a o${rur oi VERIZC)NPIC, t,LC, a Deiaware lirnited iittritity conrpany,
WITNESS my hand and offrcialsca[.
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PUD Rezoning/ Subdivision Prelirninary Plan Application Octobet2003
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DECLARATION OF PROTECTIVE COVENANTS
FOR THE RANCH AT COULTER CREEK SUBDIVISION
THIS DECLARATION OF PROTECTIVE COVENANTS FOR THE RANCH AT COULTER
CREEK SUBDIVISION (this "Declaration") is made and entered into this
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day of
,2OO3,by SlC-Laurence, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Declarant").
ARTICLE I
PURPOSE OF COVENANTS
This Declaration shall govern and be applicable to that certain real property situated in Garfield
County, Colorado (the "County"), known as The Ranch at Coulter Creek Subdivision (the
"subdivision"), coniisting of twenty six (26) lots (the "Lots"), as defined and described in the
final plat for the Subdiviiion (the "Final Plat") recorded as Reception No.
-- .-._ in
the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Garfield County, Colorado (the "Recorder's Office"). It
is the intention of Declarant, expressed by its execution and recordation of this Declaration, that
the lands situated within the Subdivision be developed and maintained as a highly desirable
scenic residential area with a strong sense of security, neighborhood and community. It is the
purpose of this Declaration to create rules and a decision making process to strengthen the
community within the Subdivision, to preserve the present natural beauty, character and views of
the Subdivision to the greatest extent possible, and to protect the Lots as much as possible with
respect to uses, structures, landscaping and general development within the Subdivision. This
Deilaration shall be a burden upon and run with all of the lands situated within the Subdivision.
ARTICLE II
OWI\ERS; HOMEOWI\IERS ASSOCIATION
1. Membership. All natural persons, entities and other persons (including, without
limitation, Declarant), who shall own and/or acquire all or part of the fee simple title to any of
the Lots, by whatever means, shall be referred to herein as "Owners." Each person or entity who
is or shall be the Owner of a Lot, or if more than one (l) person or entity , all natural persons,
entities and other persons, collectively, who are or shall be the Owners of a panicular Lot, shall
be referred to herein as a "Member." Each Member automatically shall be considered to have,
for each Lot(s) such Member owns, one (l) membership interest in the Ranch at Coulter Creek
Homeowners Association, a Colorado non-profit corporation (the "Association"), in accordance
with the Articles of Incorporation of the Association, which have been filed with the Colorado
Secretary of State, as the same hereafter may be amended from time to time (collectivelY, the
"Articles"). Each Owner and Member shall be entitled to the privileges and obligations
enumerated in this Declaration, the Articles and the Bylaws of the Association, as the same now
exist or as they hereafter may be amended from time to time (collectivelY, the "Bylaws").
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2. Purpose. The Association shall be authorized and empowered to take each and
every step necessary and/or advisable to implement and enforce this Declaration. The
Association also shall have the right and responsibility to operate, maintain, regulate, preserve,
repair, replace, keep and otherwise protect and promote the interests of the Owners and the
Association with respect to all common property rights and interests of the Owners and the
Association within the Subdivision (the "Common Areas"). By way of example, the Association
shall maintain, repair, regulate and keep all roads and easements within the Subdivision,
including, without limitation, the access roads leading to and from the Subdivision, in good, safe
and usable condition to the extent that such may be reasonably necessary, feasible and/or
advisable, and the Association may own or co-own, operate, maintain, repair and replace the
potable water system serving the Subdivision. The Association may enter into agreements with
third parties for the maintenance, regulation, preservation, repair, replacement andl/or upkeep of
any of the Common Areas. All costs and expenses incurred by the Association in conneciion
with any of the foregoing shall be borne by the Members and shall be assessed to the Owners, as
more fully provided in this Declaration.
ARTICLE III
USE RESTRICTIONS
l. Permitted Uses. Only one (l) single-family dwelling, together with structures
appurtenant or accessory thereto, shall be constructed on any Lot. The minimum size of any
single- family dwelling shall be two thousand (2,000) square feet of floor area, exclusive of
basements, open porches, decks, carports and garages. The maximum size of any single-family
dwelling shall be eight thousand (8,000) square feet of floor area, exclusive of garages, storage
and utility areas, except for Lots I and 2, which shall be limited to twelve thousand (12,00b)
square feet offloor area.
2. Duplexes/Multi-Family Structures. Duplexes and multi-family structures shall
be prohibited in the Subdivision. An accessory dwelling unit constructed on a particular Lot,
whether or not attached to a single-family dwelling, shall not cause the structures on such Lot to
be considered a duplex or multi-family structure.
3. Outbuildings. Accessory buildings, including without limitation, greenhouses,
tool sheds, work areas, detached garages and similar structures, shall be permitted within the
Subdivision; provided, however, that no individual accessory building shall exceed one thousand
two hundred (1,200) square feet of floor area; and, further, provided, however, that the total
square footage of accessory buildings on any single Lot shall not exceed one thousand eight
hundred (1,800) square feet offloor area. No such accessory building shall exceed eighteen (i8)
feet in height at the ridgeline. No accessory building shall contain living facilities or bi used as a
dwelling unit; provided, however, that accessory buildings may contain bathrooms.
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ARTICLE IV
ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE
l. Architectural Committee. An architectural committee (the "Architectural
Committee,,) shall be formed from among the Members in accordance with the remaining
provisions of tnir paragraph (the "Architeitural Committee"). The Architectural Commiuee
rtutt Ur comprised of inrie (3) natural persons. Prior to Declarant's sale of three (3) Lots,
Declarant from time to time *uy uppoint and remove the members of the Architectural
Committee in Declarant's sole discretion, and the Board of Directors of the Association (the
"Board of Directors') shalt have no authority to remove any such rnember s_o appointed. Upon
the sale of the tfrird (fra) Lot, any new members of the Architectural Commiuee shall be
appointed by the Boardof birectors of the Association. The persons serving on the Architectural
iommittee .hull r.*" at the pleasure of the Board of Directors, who may remove any member
of the Architectural Commiuee, other than a member thereof appointed by Declarant, ffid
appoint a new member thereto at any time, so long as, at all times, there shall be three (3) natural
prironr serving on the Architectural Committee. The members of the Architecttnal Committee
ulro *uy, bui do not have to, be members of the Board of Directors. Members of the
Architectural Committee shall have and exercise all of the applicable powers, duties and
responsibilities described in this Declaration. All meetings of the Architectural Committee shall
be held at the principal office of the Association or at such other place(9, within or without the
State of Colorado 6ir.,'Stut."), us from time to time may be determined by the members of the
Architectural Commiuee. the ercnitectural Committee shall not be obligated to hold regular
meetings, but rather, shall meet as necessary to conduct the business of the Architectural
Commi-ttee. All members of the Architectural Committee shall be provided at least ten (10) days
advance written notice of all Architectural Committee meetings, which notice shall include the
place, date and time thereof.
2. Approval by Architectural Committee. No improvements of any kind,
including, but nbt fimited 1o, dwelling units, greenhouses, garages, tool sheds, work areas,
fences, irullr, driveways, towers, antennae, satellite dishes, kennels, exterior lighting, corrals,
flagpoies, curbs and walks (collectively, "Improvements") shall be constructed, erected, altered
or lermitted to remain within the Subdivision, and no excavating, tree cutting and clgarilS
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lanbscaping shall be done within the Subdivision, unless the Plans (as hereinafter defined) for
such construction, erection, alteration, excavation, cutting and clearing and/or landscaping first
shall have been approved by the Architectural Committee prior to the commencement of any
such work, except-as Declarant may be specifically permitted to do by this Declaration or
required to do by any subdivision improvement agreement, between Declarant and the County.
In particular, Uut wiifuout limiting the generahty and scope of the foregoing, no roof may be
placed on any structure within ttrJSuUaivision, unless the finished exterior material and color of
such roof first shall have been specifically approved by the Architectural Committee.
Revegetation of all in fills and cuts wiit Ue required. Plans addressing the revegetation of in fills
and cluts shall provide for adequate weed control, the use of native grasses, shrubs or tees, and
the use of certified, weed-free seed. Such Plans shall be submitted to the Architectural
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Committee prior to any excavation, and the Architectural Committee's approval of such plans
shall be required before such excavation shall commence.
No Improvement shall be constructed, erected, altered or permitted to remain, and no
excavating, tree cutting and clearing or landscaping shall be done, within the Subdivision, unless
and until at least three (3) complete sets of the architectural and site development plans and
specifications for such work shall have been submitted to the Architectural Committee, along
with a grading and drainage plan, a soils and foundation report and a design for an individual
sewage disposal system (an "ISDS') for such work, all prepared and certified by a professional
engineer licensed in the State, and a fire management plan for such work that shall be consistent
with the provisions hereof and Plat Note No.l0 of the Final Plat and shall have been approved by
the Carbondale and Rwal Fire protection District, and a complete list of all finislied exterior
materials and colors, if any, to be used in connection with such work (all of the foregoing shall
be referred to herein, collectively, as the "Plans"). All copies of the Plans shall be signea ana
dated for identification by the relevant Owner or such Owner's architect. The Architectural
Committee at any time shall have the right to request any and all additional plans, specifications,
reports and other information that it shall deem necessary and/ or advisable to evaluate the
development contemplated by any Plans presented to the Architectural Committee for
consideration. The Architectural Committee also may adopt rules and regulations identifring
certain additional reports, plans, specifications and/or other information that shall become
required to be reviewed by the Architectural Committee and, therefore, included as part of the
Plans for all purposes hereunder. The Architectural Commiuee shall not unreasonably withhold,
condition or delay its approval of any Plans. The majorily vote of the futl membeiship of the
Architectural Committee then in office shall be required for the approval of any Plans, pursuant
to this paragraph; provided, however, that the vote of two (2) members of the Architectural
Committee to disapprove any Plans shall constitute disapproval of such Plans. In the event that
the Architectural Committee shall disapprove any Plans, the person or entity submitting such
Plans may appeal such disapproval at the next annual or special meeting of the Members of the
Association, where a vote of seventy-five percent (75%) of the voting Member's shall be
required to reverse a previous decision of the Architectural Committee to disapprove such Plans.
3. Improvements - Site Location. All Improvements shall be constructed within
the approved building envelopes depicted on the Final Plat (the "Building Envelopes"). The
building envelopes for Lots Il, 12, 13, 14,15 and 16 have been located along the View Shed
Setback Line, as delineated on the Final Plat, so that a 25-foot high building located within each
envelope should not be seen from Cattle Creek Road. No Improvements, other than fences or
walks, shall be constructed on slopes of forty percent (40%) or greater.
4. Building Permit. An Owner may apply for a building permit from the Garfield
County Building Department (the "Building Department") at any time; provided, however, that
the plans for a proposed development within the Subdivision that shall be approved by the
Building Department shall not differ in any substantial way from the Plans approved by the
Architectural Committee for such development. If the plans for such development that shall be
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approved by the Building Department shall differ in any substantial way from the Plans for such
divelopment approvea 6V tn" Architectural Committee, then all approvals of the Architectural
Committee witir-respect to such Plans shall be deemed to have been automatically revoked.
5. Variances. Unless specifically prohibited by a provision of this Declaration, the
Architectural Committee, by an affirmative vote of a majority of the full membership of the
Architectural Committee then in offrce, may allow reasonable variances to any of the covenants
and restictions governing architectural control contained in this Declaration and/or the policies
or rules promdlated by the Architectural Committee, upon such terms and conditions as the
Architectural Committee shall require. However, no variance shall be granted that shall
contravene any provision of this Declaration that shall have been required by an approval
obtained by Diclarant from the County for the Subdivision or that would violate any provisiolgf
the Garfield County Land Use and Building Codes (the *Building Codes"). No variance shall be
granted, unless written notice of a request for such variance shall have been provided to ull
O*o"r, at least ten (10) days prior to the Architectural Committee hearing with respect to said
request for such u*i*.", which notice shall be deemed effective when placed in the United
States mail, first-class postage prepaid, certified with return receipt requested, and addressed to
the last known address ior each Owner that shall have been provided to the Association.
6. General Requirements. The Architectural Committee shall exercise its judgment
to attempt to ensure that allimprovements, construction, alterations, excavating, tee-cutting.-Tq
clearing and landscaping within the Subdivision shall harmonize (to the greatest extent possible)
with th; natural rrrr.o*dings within the Subdivision and with other Improvements within the
Subdivision as to design, materials, color, siting, height, grade, finished ground elevation of
neighboring Lots and other design features.
Materials and Landscaping. The Architecttual Committee shall stongly
recommend the use of exterior and roof materials that shatl be non-reflective, with earttt
tone finishes that shatl blend in with the surrounding area. Roof materials that minimize
reflectivity shall be recommended. If metal roofs are proposed, options for treating the
material to minimize reflectivity shall be required. Existing vegetation shall be preserved
to the maximum extent possible in accordance with Paragraph 8 of Article V of this
Declaration. The Archiiectural Review Committee shall review all landscape plans.
Landscape Plans shall address grading, drainage, plantings and inigation. The planting
of new vegetation to reduce the visual impact of structures on the surrounding area and
from othei building sites within the Subdivision is recommended. "Xeriscape"
landscaping, which ernphasizes the use of indigenous foliage is also recommended. The
Architeitqral Commifiie shall place special emphasis on the review of landscape plans
and exterior finishes for Lots 1,2, 4, 13, 14, 17,20 and 21 to enstre that the visual
impact of the proposed improvements thereon shall be minimized as viewed from County
Road 121.
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b. Site Locatioz. Subject to the provisions of Paragraph 3 of this Article IV,
the Architectural Committee shall exercise its judgment to attempt to preserve the natural
characteristics of each Lot, including trees, vegetation and the natural setting of each
building site within the Subdivision. The Architectural Committee shall evaluate the
relationship of any proposed lmprovement to the topography, view sheds and relationship
of structures between existing and other potential Improvements within the Subdivision.
c. Fencing. Fencing shall be kept to a minimum within the Subdivision.
Barbed wire and chain link fencing shall be prohibited within the Subdivision. Only
wood fencing shall be permitted within the Subdivision, with limited exceptions that shall
pertain specifically to gardens, kennels or other elements, where a wood fence would not
serve the purpose desired, such as to keep animals in an enclosed area or to keep wildlife
out of an enclosed area, and to other areas in close proximity to the primary or secondary
structure to be constructed on a particular Lot, where a masonry fence or wall may be
used in addition to wood to create privacy or to provide visual screening. The type and
location of all fencing must be approved by the Architectural Committee, and follow the
Colorado Division of Wildlife fencing recorlmendation(s). Fencing on individual Lots
shall be confined to the Building Envelope for such Lot. Fencing within the Common
Open Space (as defined on the Final Plat) shall not exceed forty-two (42) inches to allow
the free movement of wildlife throughout the Subdivision. Within the Building
Envelopes, fencing may exceed a height of forty-two (42) inches only as approved by th-
Architectural Committee to provide privacy, sereen, contain domestic animals and/or
exclude wildlife.
d. Lighting. The Architectural Committee shall consider exterior lighting
plans and will require that all exterior lighting be opaquely shielded and pointed in i
downward direction. The Architectural Committee also shall recommend that all Owners
make every effort possible to limit the use of exterior lighting, and encourage each
Owner to build in such a manner that light sources shall not be directly visible from the
outside of such Owner's Lot. The intent behind these considerations shall be to preserve
the rural character of the Subdivision by limiting exterior lighting as much as possible,
while maintaining a safe atmosphere within the Subdivision.
e. Noxioas Weed Control All Owners shall abide by Colorado state law
and Garfield County regulations regarding the contol of noxious weeds. Pursuant to the
Colorado weed Management Act (C.R.S 35-5.5-101, et. Seq.), Garfield County has
adopted aNoxious Weed Management Plan for all unincorporated land within the County
and has appointed a Weed Advisory Board, responsible for administering the Noxious
Weed Management Plan. The Colorado Noxious Weed Act requires that all property
owners use integrated methods to manage noxious weeds. The following is a list of
actions, which form an integrated stategy for controlling noxious weeds:
o ldentify your plants;
o Understand the target weed, and how it reproduces (by seed, roots or both);
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Develop site-specific weed treatment/management plans in cooperation with
other individual land owners including the Ranch at Coulter Creek
Homeowner's Association, who is responsible for managing noxious weeds
on the private open space tracts within the subdivision;
Develop a long-term strategy for weed control including regular monitoring of
treatment areas;
o Alleviate the situation, or practices, that allowed the weeds to spread;
o Take the necessary action to eliminate the noxious weeds.
Garfield County offers advice and consultation regarding the control of noxious weeds'
The County also has information on its web page (hth//rUww'eaxfield-
countv.com/Veeetation) that will assist landowners in the process of implementing an
integrated strategy for controlling noxious weeds.
7. GuidelinesforSustainable6'Green'Architecture
?-w&{.":f T:'.v*!,1#f,f :'f,3ffi ;Jh?3ii,'t:t'db'?.'.1,"ffi l"j'T"i$tmountain, semi-aridarea, at anelevation 9t appro,xlmately /'UUU IeeI-_1ry_1:_*" rtivEr'
fyp-;"ily, iil:F;t#'-?"'*ia. i[ tt-g *n@- ina ioot {yiig^lg"l-"Yf,Tng:',T*tli"fifr .'; ffi,iffid,pttut*i ri'iutioii uetween davtime Ti#rll$T? lt ffi f:f rntemperaturesiange fro-+ $a 40's.F to80's F in the summe
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desisnins a structure for this climate:
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mountain, semi-aridlarea, at an -elevation
designing a structure
(i) Temperature is a liability when it is too cold for comfort.
Therefoie, heat lossand air infiltation need to be controlled.
(ii) Sun is an asset when it is too cold for comfort and a high
percentage of sunshine is available. Therefore, every attempt should be made to
collect and store the sun's energy for nighttime use'
(iii) Wind is a liability when it is too cold for comfort. Therefore, it is
important to buffer strucflres from the wind, control wind with vegetation and
site feattres, and limit air infiltration.
(iv) Day to night temperature swings are assets. Therefore, storing heat
from daytime gains for heating during nighttime use in the winter is important.
Thermal *^r.r are required for storage of this heat. These same thermal masses
can be used to store coid from nighuime gains for cooling during daytime use in
the summer.
b. Buitding Orientationfor Sun and lYind. Based on the foregoing climatic
considerations, it is important to orient buildings for solar gain and design any overhangs
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for protection from potential overheating in summer. Also, double lock entries should act
as buffers to limit air exchanges and drafts upon opening exterior doors.
c. Building Insulation and Thermal Mass. It is important to insulate
buildings well to retain internal comfort. Code requirements arc a minimum and
additional insulation is recommended and cost effective for such purpose. Thermal mass
is critical to the thermal performance of any building. For example, it is required to
absorb the daytime heat gains and radiate those heat gains for nighuime use in the winter.
Without adequate thermal mass, the daytime heat gains would overheat the relevant space
during the daytime. Also, the same space would be colder in the nighttime, which would
mean that more heat would have to be generated by the mechaniCal system within the
structure. In general, thermal mass lessens the internal temperature swings and, thus,
provides better internal comfort.
d. Roof and lfiatl Construction. Also, it is important to insulate exterior
wall and roof construction well, preferably above code requirements, to provide a barrier
for air infiltration. Exterior wall surfaces should be permeable to allow moisture in such
walls to escape. Interior surfaces should be less permeable to allow interior moisture that
shall enter the walls to escape through the exterior wall and not be driven back into the
interior or remain in the wall.
e. Windows. The highest quality windows one can afford should be used, as
windows can be the largest source of heat loss from a particular strucfure. Therefore,
windows with higher thermal insulation values would beiecommended. Conductivity oi
the window frame also is an important factor minimizing heat loss from a particular
structure. The best windows will have a rating with a low value. Steel or aluminum
windows without a thermal break built into the frame should be avoided, since metal
frames can create condensation on the interior of the windows under certain conditions.
f. Environmentally Sensitive Products. Indoor air quality is important to
human health. Products used for the construction and furnishing of a structtne should
contain no, or low levels of, Volatile Organic Chemicals. No materials should be used
that involve the use of Chlorofluorocarbons in the manufacturing thereof and no CFC,s
should be used in connection with the operation of *y -".h*ical equipment. If
possible, the use of Hydro Fluorocarbons that are being phased out should be avoided.
Products that contain Formaldehydes or involve the use of Formaldehydes in the
manufacturing thereof, including, without limitation, binders and adhesir.., ulro should
be avoided.
g: Energt Saving Products. Energy Star Rated appliances should be used to
save energy. Toilets should be 1.6-gallon low flush models. Low flow showerheads also
should be used. If possible, compact fluorescent lighting should be used to save energy.
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h. Recycling. A construction waste management plan should be
implemented during the construction of each structure to recycle construction waste'
Items to be consideied for recycling should include, but not be limited to, Iand clearing
debris, clean dimensional *ood, pit.t wood, plywood, Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
particleboard, concrete masonry i*itr, cardboari, paper, mgtals, €ypsum wall board,
puint, glass, plastics, carpet and pad, beverages containers and batteries'
g. Requirements for Protecting Structures from Wildfire. Wildfire is a fact of
nature, and nothing can guarantee that persins or prope{ within the Subdivision will be free
from injury or aamage iue to wildfire. As a result,-all improvemt_nts shall be desigped and
constructed in a marirer that shatl minimize the possibility of ignition from wildfire. Along
those lines, the foltowing design criteria shall be required with respect to any Improvement to be
constructed within the Subdivision:
C o nstr uctio n SP e c iJic atio ns.
(i) Roofs: Roof construction and materials shall meet a fire resistance
classification of icl*. C" (as defined in the Uniform Building Code applicable to
the Subdivision) or its equivalent.
(ii) Vents: Under-eave vents shall not be located near the wall, but
rather, near the roofline of any structure to prevent flames from entering such
structure through these openings. The vents shall be screened with corrosion
resistant, ,,orr.o-*brstible wire mesh, with such mesh not to exceed, on a nominal
basis, one quarter inch (1/4") in size.
(iiDGlazedopenings:Dualpaneortriplepanedlazrrryorits
equivalent is recommended on all glazed openings'
(iv) Chimneys and Flues: Chimneys and flues that serve solid fuel
appliances shall be provided with an approved spark arrester.
b. Defensible Space. Defensible space is defrned as an area surrounding a
structure, where certain modifications shall have been made and restrictions imposed to
reduce or eliminate the presence of flammable material ("Defensible Space")' Minimum
befensibte Space for th! Subdivision is set forth in Paragraph : qlmi: Article IV' The
Colorado State Forest Service recommends down slope fuel modification for a distance
of one hundred feet (100') or more for structtres located at the top of steep slopes. The
following fuel modidcation procedures shall be followed in connection with the creation
of any Defensible Space within the Subdivision:
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(i) Large native trees, shrub groups and clumps of small trees within
any Defensible Space shall be thinned to provide ten feet (10') of separation
between any vegetation canopies.
(ii) New plantings shall be placed to maintain ten (10)
separation between any vegetation canopies upon the mafure growth
plantings.
(iii) Grasses within the Defensible space shall be mowed to a height of
four inches (4") or less.
(iv) All trees taller than eighteen (18) feet should have lower branches
pruned to a maximum height of six feet (6,).
(v) Shrubs and trees shall be thinned along driveways to assure access
by emergency vehicles.
(vi) If not enclosed within a fire resistant structure, woodpiles shall not
be located within thirty (30) feet of any structures, and flammable vegetation shall
be cleared for a distance of ten feet (10') around any woodpile.
(viD construction materials, leaves and flammable debris shall be
removed from any Defensible Space.
(viii) Leaves and debris shall be removed from all roofs at least once ayear. Branches shall be separated from chimneys by at least ten feet (10'). All
liquid propane gas tanks shall be buried underground.
g. Preliminary Approvals. Any Owner, who shall anticipate constructing or
modifring Improvements on a Lot, or excavating, tree cutting and clearing or landscaping -on
a
Lot, may submit preliminary sketches and/or plans thereof to the erchitectural Committ-ee for
informal and preliminary approval or disapproval. All such prelimimrofinal ano prellmmary approval or disapproval. All such preliminary sketches and/or plans
should be submitted in at least three (3) sets and should contain sufficilnt seneral inforrnationgeneral information
with respect to those matters that would be required to be included in the complete plans to
enable the Architectural Committee to act intelligently in giving an informal and preliminary
approval or disapproval of such preliminary sketches or plans. The Architectural -Committe;
never shall be committed or bound by any preliminary or informal approval or disapproval. The
p_reliminary approval process is offered as an accommodation only, md the Architectural
committee may set fees to be charged for the provision of this service.
10. Architectural and Site Development Plans. The Architectural Committee shall
disapprove any Plans submitted to the Architectural Committee that shall not contain sufficient
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information for the Architectural committee to exercise the judgment required of the
Architectural Committee by this Declaration.
ll. Architectural committee Not Liable. Neither the Architectural committee nor
any member thereof shall be liable for damages to any person or entity submitting any Plans for
approval, or to any Owner or Owners of any tot or Lots, by reason 9f *y action' failure to act'
approval, disapproval or failure to approve Lr disapprove with regard to such Plans' Neither the
Architectural Committee nor any member thereoi shall have any liability or responsibilityJor
any representations made to any Owner or prospective Owner by any third parties' - The
decisions of the Architectural Committee shal be g-ovemed by this Declaration and any rules or
regulations a.rfy uaopt"a by the Architectural Corn*itt ., pursuant to this Declaration, the
Articles and/or the BYlaws.
lZ. Written Records. The Architectural Committee shall keep and safegrrard fol at
least five (5) years complete written records of all actions of approval or disapprovalt as *9llT
all other formal actions, taken by the Architectural Committee,pursuant to the provisions ol-thi.
Declaration, including, without iimitation, one (1) complete set of the final version of any Plans
that shall have been approved by the Architectural Committee.
13. Authority to promulgate Rules and Regulations. The Architectural Committee
may promulgate and udopt rules and'regulations n"getiay and/or advisable to implement this
Declaration. rnese Jes and regulationi may include submission requirements conceming the
type of reports, plans, specifications and othei information necessary and/or advisable to enable
the Architectural Committee to make an informed decision as to requests for approvd of any
lmprovement to be constructed, erected, altered and/or permitted to remain, and/or any
excavation, tree cutting and clearing or landscaping, within the Subdivision.
14. Witdlife Enhancement and Protection. In addition to the requirements set forth
throughout this Declaration, the following wildlife halitat mitigation measunes shall be required
and s[aU be followed by atl Owners within the Subdivision:
a. If hay wilt be stored on site, a stack yard shall be constrtrcted to keep
wildlife out.
b. The open space and adjacent to BLM land shall be closed to dog use
during the winter rnontht. During construction of the residences, confiactors shall not be
allowed to have dogs on site.
Owners shall install bear-proof dumpsters or trash bins'
d. The Colorado Division of Wildlife is not liable for damages to
landscaping from wildlife.
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Notwithstanding anything contained in this Declaration to the conhary, the requirements
set forth in this Article IV, including, without limitation, those contained in Paragraphs 3, 6, 7
and 8 hereof, are intended to reduce the risk of damage or injury from wildfire based on
information available as of the date hereof, without representation or wa:ranty of any kind. On
the other hand, such requirements are merely guidelines that have been identified baied on such
available information and shall not limit or otherwise restrict in any manner the right of the
Architectural Committee to approve or disapprove any Plans in accordance with the applicable
terms and conditions of this Declaration. Thus, the Architectural Committee shall not otherwise
be committed or bound by any such requirements, and such requirements, as well as any
submission requirements concerning the type of reports, plans, specifications and othei
information necessary and/or advisable to enable the- Architectural -Commiuee to make an
informed decision regarding requests for approval of any Improvement to be constructed,
erected, altered and/or permiued to remain, and/or any excavation, tree cutting and clearing or
landscaping, within the Subdivision, which are in effect as of the date hereof, rnuy be modiled
by the Architectural Commiuee, pursuant to the authority granted to the Architectural Committee
in Paragraph l3 of this Article IV.
ARTICLE V
RE,STRICTIONS AND PROTECTIVE COYENANTS
l. No Further Subdivision. No Lot ever shall be subdivided further into smaller
lots or conveyed or encumbered in less than the full dimensions as shown on the Final plat;
provided, however, that conveyances or dedications of easements, if approved by the
Architectural Committee, may be made for less than the full dimensior,s of a Lot.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a lot line adjustment between t'wo (2) Lots shall be allowed,
subject, however, to- any reviews or approvals that may be required by the Building Codes and
the prior approval of the Architectural Committee.
2. Domestic Animals. Except as expressly limited herein, domestic animals such as
dogs, cats, rabbits, caged birds and fish shall be permiued within the Subdivision, subject to any
rules and regulations that may be promulgated by the Board of Directors. The open pasturing of
horses shall not be allowed within the Subdivision; provided, however, that horses may be fept
in a stable and a small corral upon any Lot. Other livestock, including, without limitation, caule,
llamas, goats, pigs, sheep, chicken and other poultry, shall noi be permiued within the
Subdivision.
The Owner of each Lot shall be entitled to keep a maximum of one (l) mature dog,
which, for purposes hereof shall be considered to be any dog older than four (4) months of age.
Dogs shall be kept under the control of the owner of such dog at all times and shall not !e
permitted to run free or to cause a nuisance within the Subdiviiion. No dog shall be allowed
beyond the boundaries of the Lot of the owner of such dog or within the area of any access,
roadway, drainage or open space easement within the Subdivision shown on the Final plat,
unless accompanied by a person in full control of such dog. All dogs shall be leashed, chained,
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fenced, electrically kenneled or housed at all times. Dogs shall always be on a leash outside of
the house footprint. Since cats are a major predator to small rodents and birds, cats shall be kept
indoors at all times.
The Association shall have the right to assess and enforce penalties against any Owner
that shall be in violation of the restrictions applying to dogs as specified herein and/or in any
applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Directors. Should any dog be
fi*a chasing any or riolesting any deer or eli<, or any domestic animal or livestock of any
Owner, otheithan the owner of G dog in question, the Association shall be authorizsd to
prohibit such Owner from continuing to maintain the offending animal on- the Lot of such
Owner. If such owner shall refuse or-be unable to remove the offending dog from such Lot, the
Association may dispose of such dog, if necessary, to protect wildlife or other owners' domestic
animals or livestock.
The portion of the Lot in which an Owner shall keep any animals, ptrsuant to the
provisions trereol shall be kept reasonably clean and free of refuse, insects and waste at all
times. No commercial generations or animal breeding activities of any kind shall be permitted
within the Subdivision.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no animal may be kept within th-e lpdivision (whether
or not within u ,t o"t*i) which,'in thi good faith judgment of the Board of Directors, would be
obnoxious, and/or resuli in an annoy*i., to any Owner or other resident in the vicinity of the
Subdivision
3. Underground Utility Lines. All water, electrical and telephone lines, within the
Subdivision, shall be-buried underground and shall not be carried on overhead poles or in any
way above the surface of the groorra. Any areas of natural vegetation and/or terrain within the
Subdivision disturbed by the Uurying of utility lines shall be revegetated by, and at the expense
of, the Owner(s) that slail havs caused the installation of the utilities, no later than the next
growing season iotlo*ing the installation of such vegetation and/or terrain.
4. Seruice Yards and Trash. Equipment, service yards and/or storage piles may be
permitted on any Lot during any construction that shall take place on ry9h Lot, so long as such
iacilities first shall have been approved in writing by the Architecttral Committee. Otherwise,
no lumber, metals, equipment oi U"tt materials shall be kept, stored or allowed to accumulate on
any Lot, other then within an accessory building that first shall have been approved in writing by
*ri erctritectural Committee. All scraps, refuse and trash shall be removed from each Lots
immediately after the completion of anyconstruction that shall take place on such Lot. Burning
of any conitruction materials within the Subdivision shall be prohibited.
5. No Mining, Drilling or Quarrying. Mining, quarrying, tunneling, excavating
and/or drilling for any irrUrtuo..J within the earth, including, withou! limitation, oil, gas,
minerals, gru*l, sand, rock and soil shall be prohibited within the Subdivision.
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6. Central Water System. Domestic in-house and lawn and garden irrigation water
services for the Subdivision shall be provided by a central water system,ihich shall consist of
one (l) or more underground water wells, along with all physical infrastructure and appurtenant
structures used for or pertaining to the delivery of water to the Lots (collectively, the "Central
Water System"). The Central Water System shall not include the individual water service line
extensions from the main water line of the Central Water System to the Building Envelope on
each Lot. Declarant, at its sole cost and expense, shall take all action reasonabfi n"".rrury to
construct the Central Water System. Each Owner shall ensure that an appropriate individual
water service line shall be extended from the main line of the Central Wut"r System to theBuilding Envelope on the Lot(s) of such Owner. Upon completion of the initial installation of
the Central Water System, Declarant shall convey the same to the Association, along with all
easements and water rights associated with or used in conjunction with the Central WatIr System
and/or the Plan for Augmentation decreed in Case No. 02CW108, Water Division No. S ltfre"Augmentation Plan"). Declarant shall assign any and all well permits issued by the Office of
the Engineer of the State of Colorado (the "State Engineer's Offi-ce") associated with or used in
conjunction with the Central Water System ("Well Permit(s)"). From and after such
conveyances and assignments, the Association shall be solely responsible for all costs and
activities necessary and relating to the operation, maintenanc", inpr6u.ment, repair, relocation,
enlargement and/orreplacement ("OMR") of the Central Water System, as'well all costs and
activities necessary and relating to maintaining the Well Permit(s), the Augmentation plan and
any other water right approval associated with the Central Water System. ih6" later activities
shall include, among other things, Water Court filing for Findingr oiR"usorrable Diligence or To
Make Absolute attributable to any conditional water rights associated with the Centrat Water
System and maintaining and/or renewing any Well Permit(s) for wells serving the Cenhal Watei
System, as well as any other actions necessary to comply with and maintin the water rights
associated with the Central Water System. OMR activities shall include, among other thiigs,
any and all actions necessary for the upkeep and improvement, if necessary, o}th. physiJai
infrastructure comprising the Central Water System.
Each Owner shall be required to construct, at such Owner's expense, all connections tothe Central Water System. Each Owner thereafter shall be responsible ior all OMR costs
Use of water provided by the Cenhal Water System on each Lot shall be subject to the
terms and conditions of the Augmentation Plan. Accordingly, each Lot will be allowed a total of
ten thousand (10,000) square feet of lawn, garden and landicape irrigation from water provided
by the Central Water System. The Association or its designated agenlshall be solely responsible
for ensuring that water use within the Subdivision shall conformlo the terms and conditions of
the Augmentation Plan, which shall include the responsibility for storing and causing *ut"r to U.
released from any on-site augmentation structure and/or efiectuating tf,e release of water from
any oflsite augmentation structure, when such release shall be requirid by the Division Engineer
for Water Division 5 of the State Engineer's Office to satisS senior downstream water rights.
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There hereby is created and reserved a perpetual, non-exclusive easement fifteen feet
(15') t, width that stratt encompass the infrastructure comprising the Central Water System for
tt. purpor. of the construction and OMR of the Central Water System, expressly shall include a
,igrrt oi access in, on, over and across each Lot to the extent the Central Water System shall be
located on such Lot, which easement more particularly shall be described on the Final Plat.
However, in no event shall such easement be allowed to traverse a Building Envelope on any
such Lot. To the extent such easement shall traverse any Lot, the Owner of such Lot shall be
responsible for any objects, improvements, landscaping or the like ptaced on or over any such
easlment, and neither-Declarant nor the Association shall have any obligation to restore the
surface of such easement to the condition that existed prior to any surface land disturbance of
any kind caused or created by the use of such easement'
7. Individuat Sewage Disposal Systems. Sewage disposal for the Subdivision will
be by effectuated by an ISDS, *1i.t typicalli would consist of a septic tan! and leach field for
each dwelling unit tonstructed on each'Lot, pursuant to the terms and conditions hereof. Each
ISDS shall bJ designed and constucted in accordance with the regulations of the County and the
State in effect at ihe time of such construction. Each ISDS shall be designed and located to
minimize tree removal and changes to the natural contours of the land. Responsibility fo-r-p:
construction and oMR of each ISDS shall rest with each Owner, and the OMR of such ISDS
shall be performed in accordance with applicable regulations of the County and the State. At-a
minimum, each septic tank shall be pumped at least every ttree (3) years. In the event that rny
Owner shall fail to properly perform tL Otrln of the ISDS serving such Owner's Lot, ttre
Association shall have tfr. a tfrority to perform such OMR and charge the cost thereof to such
Owner as a Special Assessment (as herei-nafter defined), but shall have no obligation to do so.
g. Trees and other significant Plants. No Owner shall remove any healthy, livilg
tree within the Subdivision, wittrout first having obtained the prior written approval of th9
Architectural Committee. All construction, ereition, alteration, excavation, tree cutting and
clearing and landscaping to be performed on any Lot shall seek to minimize the removal, and
maximlze the preservati-on, of uies to the greatest extent possible consistent with requirements
for a Defensibie Space, wiidlife protection ara tfre reasonable immediate plans of the Owner of
such Lot to improve, develop or redevelop such Lot.
g. Ilunting. The Colorado Division of Wildlife shall be allowed on the property for
the purpose of bear ind tio, control. Hunting in this circumstance only shall be allowed.
Huniing shall otherwise be prohibited throughout the Subdivision.
ARTICLE VI
ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS ON LOTS
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l. Number and Location of Buildings. No structures or other Improvements of
any kind shall be constructed, erected, altered or otherwise placed or permitted to remain on any
Lot, except as first shall have been approved by the Architectural Committee.
2. Completion of Construction. Any construction activity that shall take place on
any Lot shall be completed, fully cleaned up and landscaped within eighteen (18) months from
the issuance of a building permit with respect to such construction, unleis the Owner of such Lot
first shall have obtained a written variance from the Architectural Committee to allow for a
period of construction in excess of such l8-month period. In the event an Owner shall not have
secured a written variance to allow for a period of construction in excess of eighteen (18) months
from the issuance of a building permit with respect to such construction, *d such construction
shall not have been completed prior to the expiration of such l8-month period, the Board of
Directors shall have the right to charge to such Owner, as a Special Assessment, a fine in any
amount the Board of Directors shall deem appropriate, but shall have no obligation to do so.
3. Used or Temporary Structures. Except within an enclosed garage, no used or
previously erected or temporary house, structure, mobile home, manufacturJd home or trailer
shall be permitted on any Lot; provided, however that the foregoing prohibition shall not be
intgrRreted as a general prohibition against modular construction oflmprovements within the
Subdivision in accordance with the remaining terms and conditions hereof. Furthermore, the
foregoing prohibition shall not apply to construction trailers, which shall be permiued for
eighteen (18) months from the date of commencement of construction, or until a Certificate of
Occupancy shall have been issued with respect to the structure that shall be the subject of such
construction, whichever first shall occur; provided, however, that any such construction trailer
only may be used for construction, office and storage pulposes, and shall not be occupied as a
residence for any period of time.
4. Enclosure of Unsightly Facilities and Equipment. All unsightly structures,
facilities, equipment and other items, including, but not limited to, any -ot* hlme, trailer,
camper, recreational vehicle, boat, truck, tractor, motorcycle, all terrain vehicle, snow removal or
garden equipment and any similar item, except when in actual use, shall be kept and enclosed at
all times within a solid structure suffrcient to screen strch items from view from any common
roads and neighboring homes to the greatest extent possible. Any propane or other fuel storage
tanks shall be buried underground. Any storage piles, refuse or trash containers, utility *"tot
and other facilities shall be enclosed within a structure or shall be appropriately screened from
view by planting or fencing approved in writing by the erchiiectural Committee, which
screening shall be adequate to conceal the same from neighbors, streets and private roads.
5. Noxious fumes, Offensive Activity or Sounds. No activity resulting in noxious
or offensive behavior or sounds shall occur within the Subdivision at any time, and nothing shall
be done or permitted that, by sight or sound, may be a nuisance to any other Ownet; pro-ridrd,
however, that the Board of Directors may authorize in writing the use of sound and sound
devices to control or manage wildlife, livestock or domestic animals.
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6. Air Quality Restrictions. In order to protect against the degradation that could
occur to air qualiti as a result of the utilization of wood-burning devices, the following
restrictions shall apply within the Subdivision:
a. No open hearth sotid fuel fireplaces will be allowed anywhere within the
Subdivision. One (t1 ,r.* solid-fuel buming stove as defined by C.R.S. 25'7-401, et.
Seq., and the regulati,ons promulgated thereunder, will be allowed in any dwelling unit
within the Subdivision.
b. All dwelling units within the Subdivision will be allowed an unrestricted
number of natural gas burning fireplaces or appliances'
7. Firearms. The discharging and/or shooting of firearms shall be prohibited within
the Subdivision.
8. Commercial Activities. Neither the conduct of any commercial activities nor the
storage of materials, goods, equipment and/or other items used or associated with commercial
activities shall be p"riritt"d *itt in the Subdivision; provided, however, that personal vehicle-s
with a business name placed thereon shall be allowed within the Subdivision, and Owners shall
be permitted to maintin an office on their respective Lots, so long as no services shall be
prorid.d that shatl result in the general public coming to such Lot on a regular basis.
g. General Restriction. All Lots shall comply with restrictions contained in any
other action taken pursuant to this Declaration. The Board of Directors hereafter from time to
time may adopt, piomulgate and enforce such other rules and/or regulations as the Board of
Directors in its sole discretion shall deem necessary and/or advisable to implement or interpret
the provisions of this Declaration, but shall not be obligated to do so.
ARTICLE VII
ACCESS TO SUBDTVISION
l. Primary Access. Primary access to the Subdivision shall be from County Road
I15, which also is known as Red Canyon Road (the *Road'). The costs of maintaining the Road
shali be shared by all users of the Road, pursuant to a Road Maintenance Agreement recorded in
the Recorder's dffice at Book Page
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All of the Owners shall become and hereby are declared to be parties to the Road Maintenance
Agreement. Each Owner hereby agrees to pay his or her pro rata share of the costs of the
miintenance and upkeep of the Road, asi more particularly stated in the Road Maintenance
Agreement. If any Owner shall fail to pay his or her share of the cost of the maintenance and
uptr.p of the Road, as levied in accordance with the Road Maintenance Agreement, the
Association shall have the authority to pay such cost on behalf of such defaulting Owner and
charge such cost to such Owner as a Special Assessment, but shall not be obligated to do so.
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ARTICLE VIII
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS; ENF'ORCEMENT
1. Assessments. To the extent the Association shall be responsible for the payment
of any such assessments that shall consist of any items of common expense, the same may be
lawfully imposed on the Owners on a pro rata basis, as otherwise provided in this Paragraph I of
this Article VIII, which common expenses shall include, but not be limited to the following:
expenses and costs of maintaining, repairing and plowing of roads within and accessing the
Subdivision; expenses of the Architectural Committee; and the insurance, accounting and legal
functions of the Association (collectively, the "Common Area Expenses"), The Board of
Directors also may establish contingency and reserve funds that may be necessary and/or
advisable to satisff the obligations of the Association, including, without limitation, the payment
of Common Area Expenses, and to fund any other anticipated costs and expenses of the
Association to be incurred in pursuit of the accomplishment of the purposes for which the
Association has been established (collectively, 'oReserve Funds"). The Reserve Funds shall be in
such amounts as the Board of Directors may deem necessary and/or advisable to accomplish the
aforesaid purposes. The Board of Directors also shall have the right during any calendar year to
levy and assess against each Owner a special assessment(s) (the "special Assessment(s)") in
such amount(s) as the Board of Directors may deem necessary and./or advisable to accomplish
the purpose or purposes of the Association, pursuant to this Declaration, the Articles and/or the
Bylaws. For all purposes hereof, the term "special Assessments" also shall include any fines,
fees, including, without limitation, utility fees, and other assessments, exclusive of Common
Area Expenses and Reserve Funds, which may be levied on an Owner in accordance with the
terms and conditions hereof.
Each Owner shall be required to pay such Owner's pro rata portion of the Common Area
Expenses, the Reserve Funds and any Special Assessments (collectively, "Assessments"), which
pro rata portion shall be an amount equal to a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the
number of Lots to which such Owner owns fee simple title at the time such Assessment shall
become due and payable, and the denominator of which shall be the total number of Lots that
comprise the Subdivision. All Owners shall be obligated to pay any Assessments imposed by the
Association and./or the Board of Directors, pursuant to the provisions hereof. Except as
otherwise determined by the Board of Directors, all Assessments shall be payable to the
Association at the then current address thereof, within thirty (30) days after receipt of written
notice thereof by the Owner of each Lot.
If any Owner shall fail to pay the full amount of any Assessment on a timely basis, the
unpaid portion of such amount shall bear interest, from and after the due date thereof, at the
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lesser of the ma:iimum rate of interest permiued by law and such rate as shall be imposed by the
Board of Directors, which rate to be imposed by the Board of Directors shall not exceed one and
five tenths percent (1.5%) per month. Also, from and after five (5) days following the due date
of any ,u.h A.r"rsment,'the Board of Directors, in addition to the other remedies to which the
Association would be entitled, pursuant to the provisions hereof, may impose a late charge on
such defaulting Owner as to such unpaid portion of such Assessment, the amount of which late
.h*g. may be-established by the Board oi Directors; provided, however that the amount of any
such-late rt*g. shall not eiceed One Hundred and No/Dollars ($100.00) per day for each day
that such portlon of such Assessment shall remain unpaid after the expiration of said 5-day
period. In addition, the Board of Directors shall be entitled to collect reasonable attomeys' fees
incuned in connection with any demand(s) for payment and/or other collection action(s) taken
with respect to the non-payment of any such delinquent Assessments.
2. Lien for Non-payment of Assessments. Alt unpaid Assessments levied by the
Board of Directors shall consti-tuie a lien against the Lot(s) owned by such Owner, which shall be
superior (prior) to all other liens and encumbrances, excepting only the following:
a. Tax and special assessment liens on any Lot in favor of any govemmental
assessing unit; and
b. All sums unpaid on a first mortgage of record that shall encumber any Loq
including, without limitation, any unpaid obligatory sums as shall be provided by such
encumbrance.
Each Owner hereby agrees that the Association's lien against a Lot for the non-paymen!
of Assessments shall be iuperior to the homestead exemption provided by Colorado Revised
Statutes $33-41 0-201, et seq., and each Owner hereby agrees that the acceptance of a deed or
other instrument of conveyance in regard to any Lot shatl sigadry such Owner's waiver of such
homestead exemption granted in said section of the State statutes. Upon the written request of
any Owner, the
-Board of Directors shall execute and deliver an agreement subordinating the
Association's lien against a Lot for the non-payment of Assessments to the lien of the holder of
any first mortgage or deed of trust against such Lot and any Improvements on such Lot. The
Board of DireJtors, in its discretion, also may subordinate the Association's lien against a Lot for
the non-payment of Assessments to the holder of any second or subsequent mortgage or deed of
trust on such Lot and the Improvements on such Lot.
To evidence any lien that shall arise against a Lot due to the non-payment in full of any
Assessment, the Board of Directors shall prepare a written notice setting forth the amount of the
unpaid portion of such indebtedness, the name of the Lot to which such non-payment shall relate
*a *r.i.gal description thereof, which notice shall be signed by one (l) member of the Board of
Directors *a rfrUbe recorded in the Recorder's Office. The Association may enforce any such
lien by foreclosure thereof against the Lot owned by such defaulting Owner in like manner as a
mortgage on real property in the County, upon the recording of a notice of claim thereof. In any
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such foreclosure proceeding, the defaulting Owner shall be required to pay all costs and
expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attomeys' fees, incurred by the Association
in connection with such proceedings, as well as all costs and expenses incurred by the
Association in connection with the filing of such notice of claim with respect to such lien. Any
such Owner also shall be required to pay to the Association any additional Assessments that shall
be levied, pursuant to the terms and conditions hereof, against such Owner and/or such Owner's
Lot(s) during the period of such foreclosure proceeding, and the Association shall be entitled to
the appointment of a receiver to collect the same. The Board of Directors, on behalf of the
Association, shall have the power to bid on any Lot at any sale that shall occur in connection
with any such foreclosure proceeding and to acquire and thereafter hold, lease, mortgage and
convey the same.
Any recorded lien against a Lot that shall arise due to the non-payment of any
Assessment may be released by recording a release of such lien that shall be executed by a
member of the Board of Directors.
3. Enforcement Action. The Association, acting by and through the Board of
Directors, shall have the right to prosecute any action to enforce the provisions of all or any
portion of this Declaration by injunctive relief, on behalf of itsell and on behalf of any and/or all
of the Owners, including, without limitation, in addition to any other remedies the Association
may have at law or in equity, the right to maintain an action in the District Court in and for the
County and the State for the purpose of recovering any unpaid Assessments made against any
Owner. In addition, each Owner and the Association shall have the right to prosecute any action
for injunctive relief and for damages by reason of any violation of this Declaration. The
prevailing party in any such enforcement action shall be entitled to an award of the reasonable
costs and attorneys'fees incurred by such party in connection with such action.
4. Limitations on Actions. In the event any construction, erection or alteration, or
any excavation, tree cutting and clearing or landscaping, shall be commenced within the
Subdivision in violation of this Declaration, and no action shall be commenced within one (l)
year thereafter to restrain such violation, then injunctive or equitable relief shall be denied, but
an action for damages shall still be available to any party aggrieved. This one (1) year limitation
shall not apply to injunctive or equitable relief against any other violations of this Declaration.
ARTICLE IX
EASEMENTS AI\D OPEN SPACE
l. Easements Shown on Final Plat. The Association shall be entitled to use such
easements as shall be reflected in the Final Plat. The Association shall have no obligation to pay
any amount for the use and enjoyment of any of such easements. The Association shall pay-for
the cost of maintaining and repairing any Improvements that the Association shall place
-on
any
of such easements.
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Z. Easements for Access and Repairs. The Association shall be entitled to an
easement in, on, over and across each Lot for the purpose of accessing any property owned-by
the Association, protecting any property owned by the Association, making any necessary and/or
advisable repaiis, io.tuAiig, iritfroirt limitation, performing any O{R expressly required to be
ili;;J;, ,i.-ossociiiion, pursuant to thi provisions hereof, and investigating and/or
-r ^ll -^^^^-^Ll^I],i]|G rJ r*rrg"rcy circumstances. The Association may access each lot at all reasonable
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times (and at any timi in the event of an emergency) to determine compliance with the
conditions of appiovals of the Subdivision granted by the Commissioners of the County and to
determine and enforce compliance with all of the provisions of this Declaration.
ARTICLE X
INSURANCE
l. Types of Insurance. The Association may obtain and keep in full force and
effect the following insurance coverages:
a. Fidelity coverage against the dishonesty of employees, destnrction or
disappearance of money or securities, and forgery. This policy also shall cover Persons
wtro itratt serve the Association, without compensation'
b. Coverage for members of the Board.of Directors and the.offi?9,o,olll:,^-
Associaiion, inctuaffi-;tfitii-it"tiot, committee members,-against libel, slander,
.c-r-^ :-^^+ r--.^^i^- ^f --i,,aarr o* * o-.1 nrnissinns and othJr forms of liabilitVi;il;-il;i ili,.fiilftf ft*.t; ;;"* '*d. omissions, and g1trgi forms of liabilitv
A;;Jty;.irli"a in officeis' and directors' liability insurance policies.
General liability and property coverages.
d. Coverage against such other risks of a similar or dissimilar natt[e as the
Board of Directors shall deem necessary and/or advisable.
ARTICLE XI
GENERAL PROYISIONS
l. Declaration to Run. All of the covenants, conditions and restictions contained
in this Declaration riiuliL; a benefit to and u b*d., upon the Owners and the title to all of the
lands in the Subdivifo",-*a tfrr U.".frti *a burdens of all said covenants, conditions and
iirtririionJshall run with'the title to all of the lands in the Subdivision'
2. Termination of Declaration. In the event this Declaration shall not have been
sooner iu*n fff trnni"ui.a, p***t to ?ny applicable laws of the State, the County and/or the
;;;;iffi; fi6or, tiiir bi"l;lit-d may be tenirinated on January l,-2025, by. a vote of at least
I;;;t-ar; p.r"ioilzt ,Ffii; uoi.ir entitled to be cast by thl Memkf,?lu.*eeling of S"
ir,ri.-rit* arrv tr"ia, ili"tiil i" poroq or represented !y prol{: If this Declaration shall not be
;l;*ri"ird, td"'thi;-D;f*ujtion shall c6ntinue to bein nil force and effect for successive
trr.rir;; tjSj V"u, p"riods, unless, at the-close -o{.an1sych 2l-yeat Pgtigd, this Declaration
,r,Ji br t""iririuiea ui-a ,oir oi i.venty-five (75%) 6r *re votes entitled to !e- cast by tlge
Members at a meeting'"fttr. tut.*U.rr duiy held, wheiher in person or represented by proxy. In
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the-event .of qny such termination by the Members, a properly certified copy of a resolution of
such termination shall be placed- on record in the Recordei's Office, within iix 10; months after
the meeting at which such vote shall have been cast.
3. Amendment of Declaration. This Declaration may be amended by a vote of
-seleqty-fiv.e pelcgnJ Qlyq o{ the votes entitled to be cast by the Members at a meLting of the
Members duly held, whether in person or represented by proxy, so long as a properly dertified
cqfy. of. a resolution of such amendment shall be placed on iecord in the Recordei's Offrce,
within six (6) months after the meeting at which sucli vote shall have been cast.
4. Severability. Should any part of this Declaration be declared invalid or
unenforceable by any. cgurt of 99qpet9nt jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity
of the remaining provisions of this Declaration.
5. Paragraph Healings. The article and paragraph headings within this
Declaration shall be for convenience only and shall not be cbnstrued as a spedific part of the
terms of this Declaration.
6. Limited Liability. Neither the Association nor the Board of Directors, including,
without limitation any member thereof shall be liable to any party for any action or for any
failure to act with respect to any matter, if such action taken or such failure to act shall have been
in good faith and without malice. The Owners severally agree to protect, defend, indemniff and
hold harmless the Association and the Board of Directors, including without limiation, alt
members thereof, from and against any and all claims, actions, causes of action, judgments,
fines, penalties, losses, costs, expenses, damages, liabilities and obligations that shall have
resulted from such action or such failure to act, if the Association and the Board of Directors,
including, without limitation any member thereof, as the case may be, shall have acted or failed
to act in good faith and without malice.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Declaration of Protective Covenants for the Ranch at
Coulter Creek Subdivision has been executed by Declarant as of the date first above written.
SlC-Laurence, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company
Title:
Declaration of Protective Covenants for
the Ranch at Coulter Creek Subdivision
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STATE OF ILLINOIS
COUNTY OF LAKE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged and sworn to before me this . day of
_, 2003, by Stephen Perlmutter, the President and Chief Executive
ffiand company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, the sole
Member and Manager of Declarant.
Witness my hand and offrcial seal.
Notary Public
My commission expires:
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Attachment 8
He pwo rth-Pawlack Geotechnical Repo rt
Ranch at Coutter Creek
PUD Rezoning/ Subdivision Prelirninary Plan Application
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HEPWORTH. PAWLAK GEOTECHNICAL
PRELIMINARY GEOTECIIMCAL STIJDY
RANCH AT COI]LTER CREEK
COTINTY ROAD 115
GARHELD COLTI\ITY, COLORADO
JOB NO. 103 115
ITEBRUARY 28,2003
PREPARED FOR:
SNOWIT,IASS LAI\D COMPAIYY
ATTN: JOE ENZER
P.O. BOX 6119
sNowtttAss VILLAGE, coLoRADO 81615
Hepworth-Pawlak Geotechnical, Inc.
5020 Counry Road 154
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
Phone 970-945-7988
Fax:97Q-945-8454
email hpgeo@hpgeotech.com
o Silverthome 970.468.1989Parker 303-841'-7L19 . Colorado Springs ?L9'633'5562
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF STTJDY . .
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
SITE CONDITIONS
GEOLOGIC SETTING
SITE GEOLOGY
ETELDEXPLORATION .....
S UBSI.'RFACE COIVDITIONS
GEOLOGICSITEASSESSMENT. .......;
PRELIMINARY DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS
FOUNDATIONS
FLOOR SLABS
UNDERDRAIN SYSTEM
SITE GRADING
SURFACE DRAINAGE
PAVEMENT SUBGRADE .
RADIATION POTENTIAL . . .
LIMITATIONS. .....
REFERENCES .
FIGTJRES 1A, IB A}ID IC - GEOLOGY MAP AND BORING LOCATIONS
FIGURES 2 through 4- LOGS OF EXPLORAT0RY BORINGS
FIGIJRE 5 . LEGEIYD AND NOTES
FIGURES 6 through il - swELL-coNsouDATIoN TEsr REsItLTs
EIGURE 12 - GRADATION TEST RESI.JLTS
EIGI.JRE 13 . HVEEM STABILOMETER TEST RESIJLTS
TABLE I . SUMMARY OF LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
TABLE 2 . PERCOLATION TEST RESULTS
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF STUDY
Tbis report presetrts the results of a preliminary geotechnical study for the proposed
Ranch at Coulter Creek, County Road 115, Garfield County, Colorado. The project
site is shown on Figs. 1A, 18 and lC. Thepurpose of the sildy was to evaluaie the
geologic and zubsurface conditions and their potential inrpac* ou the pro5ect. fne
snrdy was conducted in accordance with our agreement for geotechnical engineering
services to Snowmass l:nd Compauy, dated January 10, 2003.
A field exploratiou pro$am consisting of a reconnaissance and exploratory borings and
pits was conducted to obtain information on &e site and subsurface coaditions. Sanples
of the subsoils obtained duriug the field exploration were tested in the laboratory to
determine their classification, compressibility or swell and other engineeriBg
characteristics. The resulB of the field exploration and laboratory testing were analyzed
to develop recoramendations for project planning and preliminary design. This report
sgmmarizes the data obtained during this study and presents our conclusions and
recornmendations based on the proposed development and the zubsurftce conditions
encountered.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENIT
The proposed Ranch at Coulter Creek development consists of about 479 acreswhich
wi1be divided into 26 single family residential lots located adjacent !o 305 aclres of
opetr space. The prelimiuary developrcent plan is shown on Figs. lA, 1B and lC. Ihe
residential areas will mainty border the south and west perimeter of the open s.Pace.
The individual.lots wiII vary in size typically from about 4tp 6 actes with larger lots
along the southwest perimeter. The lots rvill be.accessed by several roads that connect
to County Road 115 at truo locations to forn a loop. A chip seal road $rface is
proposed. The lots will be serviced with a central water system and have individual
septic diqposal. The water plat will be located in the area of Boring 3 (Fig. lts) and an
above ground steel ' nk will be located in the area of Bortqg 4 (Flg. 1A). Gradin8 for
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the development improvements is generally proposed to be relatively minor with cut and
fill depths up to about 6 to 10 feet.
If development plans change significantly from those described above, we should be
contacted for review and additional analysis as needed.
SITE CONDITIONS
The Ranch at Coulter Creek covers about 479 acresand is located on the northern side
of the Missouri Heights upland to the west of the confluence of Cattle and Coulter
Creeks. The upland is rolling terrain that stands above and lies to the north of &e
Roaring Fork River valley. Topography in the area is shown by the contour lines on
Figs. 1A, 1B and lC. Cattle Creek has eroded a deep canyon below the uplaad along
the south side of the project area. Much of this canyon side is a large landslide
complex. Slopes in &e proposed 26 building envelopes on the upland to the north are
moderate and typically do not exceed l|Vo. Major drainages do not cross through &e
project site. Much of the project site is irrigated hay fields and pasture. Vegaation
outside the irri-gated areas is mostly sage, oak and other brush with sorne jrrnifer trees.
At the time of this study, the properry was an operating ranch. The only buitdings on
the property were the ranch headquarters near the northeastern corner of the property.
Much of the ground had a shallow snow cover at the time of our field review.
GEOLOGIC SETTING
The project area is located in the northern part of Missouri lleights, a rolling upland in
the central part of the Carbondale evaporite collapse center. The collapse cefter is a
roughly circular regton with a diameter of about 20 miles and an area of about 460
square miles (Kirkham and others ,2002). As much as 4,@0 feet of regional
subsidence is believed to have occurred in the collapse center within the past l0 miltion
years as the result of dissolution and flowage of evaporite from beneath the region.
Much of the collapse appears to have occurred within the past 3 million years which
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also corresponds to high incision rates along the Colorado River and its main tributaries
such as the Roaring Fork River (Kirknam and Others ,2N2). If this is the case, the
long-term average subsidence rate was between 0.M aud 0.1 inches per 100 years.
There is some local evidence of evaporite deformation such as tiltd river terraces and
fault scarps as recent as the late Pleistocene, but there is no definitive evidence of
deformation during post-glacial times, within about the past 15,000 years (Widmenn
and Others, 1998). The closest fault zones to the project area with known or suspected
post-glacial activity not associated with evaporite deformation and considered capable of
generating large earthquakes are the southern section of the Sawatch fault zone located
about 63 miles to the southeast aod the Williams Fork Mountain fault zone located
about 58 miles to the northeast (Widmann and Others, 1998).
SrtP GEOLOGY
The main geologic features in the project area are shown on Figs. 1A, lB and lC.
Most of the project area is underlain by the sediments of Missouri Heights (QTm) with
some Miocene-age volcanic rocks (Tvm) in the southeastern part of the project area.
Regional geologic mapping indicates that fte Eagte Valley Evaporite is present below
tlese two geologic units at an unknown depth (Kirkhasr and V/idmann, 199). The
evaporite is susceptible to solution in fresh water and the resulting subsurface voids can
produce sinktroles. Sinl&oles are locally present in the region, but evidence of
sinlfioles was not apparent in the project area. Surficial deposits locally present in the
area are stream alluvium (Qal and Qa2) aloug the valley botoms of Cattle ad Coulter
Cree6, local alluviat fans (Qaf) and colluvium (Qc) below the hillsides. A large
landslide complex (Qls) borders the property on the south and covers much of the north
Cattle Creek canyon side. Several northwest trending, normal faults are inferred to be
present in the southeastern part of the property.
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SEDIMENTS OF MISSOUzu HEIGHTS
The sediments of Missouri Heights (QTrn) were deposited during the lare pliocene or
early Pleistocene in a broad bowl shaped area of Cattle Creek. The bowl is an
evaporite subsidence depression that is about 7 miles long in the east-west direction and
about 2 miles wide in rhe north-south direction (Kirkham and Others ,2002). T\e
sediments were deposited by a west flowing stream in fluvial, deltaic and lake seuings.
The project area Iies near the western margin of the bowl and moderate to high
plasticitv clays, probably deposited in a former lake, were encountered in most of our
exploratory borings, see Figures. 2, 3, and 4. The lake clays have a moderate to high
expansion potential and are greater than 20 to 30 feet thick at the boring sites.
MIOCENE-AGE VOLCAMC ROCKS
Miocene-age basalt flows (Tvm) that have been broken and deformed by evaporite
subsidence are present below the prominent hiU in the southeastern part of the project
site and probably underlies the sediment of Missouri Heights elsewhere in the project
area. Basalt locally crops out, but it is usually covered by thin colluvirrm. Broken and
fractured basalt was encountered at the surface in Boring Ll near the top of &e hilt.
The basalt is a black, very dense and hard rock. The evaporite deformation has broken
the rock into large blocls that typically have soil in fillings benveen the blocla.
FAULTS
Three normal faults related to past evaporite deformation are inferred, based on aerial
photograph lineations aud local topographic expression, to be present iu the
southeastera part of the project area. The inferred faults lie along the trends of
previously mapped faults to the south of Cattle Creek (Kirkham and Widmanu , lgg7).
In places, steep escarpments in basalt that are about 10 feet high are present along the
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trend of some of the inferred faults and the western t'wo faults form a grabeu on the
southwest side of the hill in the southeastern part of the project area.
LANDSLIDE COMPLEX
A large, deep seated rotational landslide complex (Qls) covers much of tne northern
Cattle Creek canyon side to the southwest of the project area and locatly extends onto
the property. Judging from the size of the individual rotational blocks, the basal shear
nrface may be over 100 feet deep and is probably in the Eagle Valley Evaporitc or
evaporite collapse dCbris that crops out dowtr canyon from the landslide complex. The
landslide appears to have been dormant with respect to large scale movement for some
time, but it could be undergoing seasonal creep. The present crown escarpment appesrs
to be along the trend of the western most of the ttrree inferred faults in the southeastern
part of the project area.
FIELD DPLORAIION
The field exploration for the project was initiated on January 13,2W3 when digging
with a backhoe for four percolation tests was attempted. Due to the frost, only Pit 1 on
]1ot23 could be dug. The field exploration for the lsmaining project was conducted
between January 30 and February 5, 2003. Twelve exploratory borings were drilled
with a truck mounted CME45B drill rig using 4 inch dianreter power auger at the
locations shown on Figs. 1A, 1B and lC to evaluate the subsurface conditions. The
borings were logged by a represeutative of Hepworth-Pawlak Geotechnical, Iuc.
Samples of the subsoils were taken with 17s inch and 2 inch I.D. spoon samplers. The
samplers were driven into the subsoils at various depths with blows from a 140 pound
hammer falling 30 inches. This test is similar to the standard penetration test described
by ASTM Method D-1586. The penetration resistance values are an indication of the
relative density or consistency of the subsoils and hardness of the bedrock. Depths at
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which the samples were taken and the penetration resistance values are shown on the
Logs of Exploratory Borings, Figures 2 through 4. The samples were returned to our
laboratory for review by the project engineer and testing.
st BsLiRrACE CONDTflONS
Graphic logs of the subsurface conditions encountered at the site are shown on
Fignres 2 through 4. The subsoils generally consist of I to 2 feetof topsoil overlyi4g
very stiff sandy clay with scattered gravel layers. Relatively dense, silty to clayey
sandy gravel with basalt cobbles and boulders was encouutered at various depths in
Borings 4,6, l}aud 11 and in Pit 1. Drilling and digging in the basalt materials was
difficult due to the rock hardness and size and practical refusal was encountered in the
deposits.
Laboratory testing performed on samples obtained from the borings included natural
moisture content and density, Atterberg limits, gradation analyses, unconfined
compressive strength and Hveem stabilometer 'R' value. Results of swell-consolidation
testitrg performed ou relatively undisturbed drive samples of the clay soils, presented oD
Figures 6 through 11, generally indicate low compressibility under glisting low
moisnue conditions and light loading and a low to high expansion potential when wetted
under a constant light surcharge. The ctays with low expansive potential showed
swelling presflues $?ically benveen about 3,000 to 5,000 psf, and the clays with
moderate to high expansive potential showed swelling pressures typically between about
8,000 to 20,000 psf. Results of gradation analyses performed on the more granular
soils are presented on Figure 12, asdthe Hveem stabilometer test results are presented
on Figure 13. The laboratory resting is surrmarized in Table l.
No free water was encountered in the. borings or pit at the time of drillt4g or digging
and the subsoils were slightly moist to moist.
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GEOLOGIC SITE ASSESSMENT
There are several conditions of a geologic nature that should be considered in funre
projea planning and design. These conditions are not expected to have a major impact
on general project feasibility, but some modificatious to the curreutly proposed building
locations would reduce potential risks associated with a major landslide reactivation.
The geologic conditions that should be considered in plenning and design and their
potential risk are described below.
EXPANSTVE FOI.'NDATION CONDNIONS
Most of &e proposed 26 building envelopes and proposed roads are underlain by the
sediments of Missouri Heights (QTm). Our exploratory borings and laboratory testipg
shows that this geologic unit is mostly moderately to highly plastic clay that has an
expansion potential. Geueral foundation recornmendations appropriate for the on-site
expansive clays are discussed in the Prelimhwry Design Recomtuendations section of
ttris report.
EXCAVATION DIFEICULTIES
Diffrcutt excavation conditions should be expected when excavati4g in the basalt (Tvn)
in the southeastern part of the project area. Because of the fractured and broken natre
of the basalt it can probably be ripped with heavy duty equipment in olrn excavations.
Blasting or other rock excavating techniques may be needed to excavate the basalt in
confined excavations such as utility trenches. Also, blasting may be needed in open
excavations if large basatt blocks are present or if unbroken basalt is present.
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ILANDSLIDE REACTTVATION
The landslide complex along the northen Cattle Creek canyon side appears to have been
dormant with reqpect to large scale moment for some time, but the landslide may be
undergoing seasonal creep movements. Seasonal landslide creep should not affect areas
beyond the mapped landslide boundary shown on Figs. lA, 18 and lc. Although
active creep may be o..o11ing, in our opinion, the likelihood of a major landslide
reactivatiou during a reasonable exposure time for the project is low. In the unlikely
evert of a major landslide reactivation &e large scale movements would probably be
restricted to the mapped Iandstide boundary shown on Figs. lA, lB and lC, but they
could potentially extend further to the northeast of the present landslide bound4ry. If a
low risk of major landslide reactivation is not acceptable, then buildings or other
movement sensitive facilities should not be located within about 150 feet from the
Iandslide boundary shown on Figs. 1A, 18 and lC. As presently planned, parts of the
proposed building envelopes on Lots ll, 12, 13, 16 and 77 are within 150 feet of the
present landslide boundary. The 150 foot setback is approximate and wheu qpecific
building and other facility locatious have been deterrrined, their location should be field
review to determine that an appropriate setback has been considered.
REGIONAL EVAPORITE DEFORMATION
The project site is in the Carbondale evaporite collapse ceuter where regional grouud
deformations have been associated with evaporite solution and flow in the geologic past.
Evaporite defonnation in the project area probably started about 10 million years 4go,
but it is uncertain if the deformation is still active or if defonnatiou has stopped. If
evaporite deformation is still active, it appears to be takiug place at very slow rates and
over broad areas with little risk of abrupt differential ground displacement except along
evaporite related faults. We are not aware of evaporate related deformation problems in
the region. ln our opinion, the currently available information on regroaal evaporite
deformation would indicate that risks to the residential development at the project site
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are low. The low risk can be further reduced by not locating buildings or other
movement sensitive facilities within 50 feet of the faults shown on Figs. 1B and lC.
Fau1ts are present in parts of the currently proposed building envelopes on Lots 18, 19,
20 and?L.
SINKIIOLES
Evidence of sinlfioles was not observed on the property in the field or on the aerial
photographs reviewed. fhs sinkhele risk on the property is viewed to be low aod no
greater than that present in o&er para of Garfield County where the evaporite is near
the zurface. The potential for shallow subsurface voids that could develop into
sinkholes should be considered when planning site specific geotechnical studies at
building sites and other movement sensitive facilities. If coaditions indicative of
sinlfiole related probterns are eocouutered, the site should be abandoned or &e
feasibiliry of mitigation evaluated. Mitigation measures could include:
o Stabilization by Grouting
Stabilization by Excavation and Backfllling
Deep Foundation Systems
Stnrctural Brrdging
Mat Foundations
Set-back from the Potential Sinlfiole Area
Water feafirres such as landscape ponds are not recommend near buildin,g sites rmless
evaluated on a site specific basis. Home owners should be advised of the sinkhole
potential, since early detection of foundation distress aud timely remedial actions are
important in reducing the cost of reurediation, should a sinkhole sErt to develop after
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EARTHQUAKE CONSIDERATIONS
fie project area could experience earthquake related ground shaking. Modified
Mercalli Intensity VI ground shaking should be expected during a reasonable exposure
time for the development, but the probability for stronger ground shaking is low.
Intensity VI ground shaking is felt by most people and causes general alarm, but results
in negligible damage to sEuctures of good desiga and constnrctiou. Occupied and other
important stnrctures should be desigued to withstand moderately stroug ground shaking
with little or no damage and not to collapse under stronger grounfl shaking. Ihe region
is in the uniform Building code, seismic Risk Zone 1. Based on our current
understanding of the earthquake hazard in this part of Colorado, we see no reason to
increase the commonly accepted seismic risk zone for the area.
PRELIMINARY DESIGN RECOMMEIYDATIONS
The conclusions and recommendations presentd below are based on the proposed
development, subsurface conditions encountered in the exploratory borings aud pit, and
our experience in the area. The recommendations are suitable for planning and
preliminary design but site specific studies should be conducted for the individual
development facilities and for building on each lot.
FOUI{DATIONS
Bearing conditions will vary depending on the specific location of the building on the
property. Most of the soils encountered at shallow depth consist of expansive clays. In
general, we expect lightly loaded spread footings placed on the natural ctay soils with
lower expansion potential or on granular soils should be suitabte for buildiag support.
We expect the footings can be sized for an allowable bearing pressure in &e range of
2,000 psf to 4,000 psf. Where clays with low expansive potential are encouutered in
building areas, the clay may need to be removd or the footings designed to impose a
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high expansive potential, drilled piers or helicai piers that extend to below the expansive
material will probably be needed. Boulders could result in irregular beariqg conditions
for spread footings and make pier installations difficult. Foundation walls should be
designed to span local anomalies and to resist lateral earth loadings when acting as
lgtaining strucfires. Expansive clays should not be used as backfill behind foundation
walls t}at act as retaining structures. Below grade areas and retaining walls should be
protected from wetting and hydrostatic pressure by use of an underdrain system. The
footings should have a minimum depth of 36 inches for frost protection. The subsoils
encountered at the Ank site (Boring 4 location) appears suitabte to support an above
ground steel structure placed on a prepared subgrade.
FLOOR SI-ABS
Slab.on-grade co.nstruction should be feasible for bearing on the natural soils with low to
no expansion potential. There could be some post.construction slab movement at sites
witb expansive clays. Crawlspace construction should be used in moderately to highly
expansive soil areas. Subexcavation ofthe clays to a depth ofat least 3 feetand
replacement with non-expansive strucnral fill may be used in the garuge areas with a
risk of heave. To reduce the effects of some differential movement, floor slabs should
be separated from all bearing walls and columns with expansion joints. Floor slab
control joints should be used to reduce damage due to shrinkage cracking. A minimum
4 inch thick layer of freedraining gravel should underlie basement level slabs to
facilitate drainage.
TINDERDRAIN SYSTEM
Although free water was not etrcounterd during our exploration, it has been our
experience in the area and'where clay soils are present that local perched grotmdwater
can develop during times of heavy precipitation or seasonal runoff. An underdrain
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crawlspace aud basement areas from wetting and hydrosutic pressure buildup. The
drains should consist of drainpipe surrounded above the invert level with free-draining
grauular material. The drain should be placed at each level of excavation aud at least
1 foot below lowest adjacent finish grade and stoped at a minimum lVo toa suiable
graviry outlet.
SITE GRADING
The risk of construction-induced siope instability at the site appears low provided the
buildings are located in the less steep parts of the property and cut and filI depths are
lirnited. Cut depths for the building pads and driveway access should not exceed about
10 feet. Fills should be limited to about l0 feet deep and not encroach steep downhill
sloping areas. Stnrctural fills should be compacted to at least 95% ofthe maximum
standard Proctor density within 2Vo ofoptimum moisture content. prior to fill
placement, the subgrade should be carefully prepared by removing all vegetation and
topsoil. The filI should be benched into slopes that exceed 2AVo grade. The on-site soils
excluding oversized rock and topsoil should be zuitable for use in embankment fills.
The highly plastic clays should not be used as structural filI beneath buildings and
pavements.
Permanent unretained cut and fiIl slopes should be graded at 2 horizoutal to 1 vertical or
flauer and protected against erosion by revegetation, rock riprap or other means. This
office should review site grading plaos for the project prior to construction.
SI]PSACE DRAINAGE
The grading plan for the subdivision should consider runofffrom uphill slopes through
the project and at individual sites. Water should not be concentratd and directed onto
steep slopes or allowed to pond which could impact slope stability and foundations. To
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limit infilration into the bearing soils next to builditrgs, exterior backfill should be well
compacted aud have a positive slope away from the building for a distance of 10 feet.
Roof downspouts and drains should discharge well beyond the limits of all backfill and
landscape irrigation should be resuicted
PA\TEMENT SUBGRADE
The subgrade soils encountered at the site consist primarily of medirrm 6 high plastictty
clay. Silty to clayey sandy gravel with cobbles and boulders was encountered beueath
the topsoil at some of the borings. .The clay soils are considered a Poor support for
pavement materials. Based on the soil conditions encountered in the borings and the
laboratory test results, a subgrade Hveem 'R' value of 5 is recommended for pavement
design. The coarser soils encountered in several of the borings would have a higher 'f,r
value, on the order of 25. The actual subgrade conditions should be evaluated at &e
time of construction. It may be feasible to provide a subbase layer of the on-sirc
gravelly soils to improve the subgrade support condition. With adeqrate subbase and
base course material depths, a chip and seal roadway surface should be feasible.
RADIATION POTENTIAL
The proposed development is not located in an area where geologic deposits are
expected to have unusually high concentrations of radioactive minerals. However, thene
is a potential that radou gas could be present ia the area. It is difEcult to assess the
potential for furure radon gas concentrations in buildings before the buildings are
constnrcted. Testing for radon gas can be done after construction oJ a residence or other
occupied structure. New buildings are often designed with provisions for ventilation of
lower enclosed spaces should post construction testing show unacceptable radoa gas
concentrations.
LIMITATIONS
This study has been conducted according to generally accepted geotechnical engineering
principles and practices in this area at this tiure. We make no waxranty either express or
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implied. The conclusions and recommendations submitted in this report are based upon
the data obtained from the field reconnaissance, review of published geologic reports,
the exploratory borings and pit Iocated as shown on Figs. lA, lB and lC, the proposed
type of construction and our experience in the area. Our findings iaclude interpolation
and extrapolation of the zubsurface conditions identified at the exploratory borings and
pit and variations in the subsurface conditions may not become evident until excavation
is perforrred. If conditions encountered during constnrction appear d.ffierent from those
described in this report, we should be notified so that re-evaluation of the
recommeudatious may be mad.e.
This report has been prepared for the exclusive use by our clieut for planning and
preliminary design purposes. 'We are not responsible for technical interpretations by
others of our information. As the project evolves, we should. provide continued
consultation, conduct additional evaluations and review and monitor the implementation
of our recommendations. Significant design changes may require additional analysis or
modifications to the recommendations presented herein. We recommend review of
geologic conditions at the building locations, and additional subsurface exploratiou and
analysis for the individual building designs.
Respectfu lly Submitted,
HEPWORTH. PA INC.
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REFERENCES
Kirkharr, R. M. and Widmann, B. L., 1997, Geology Map of the Carbondale
Qundrangle, Gaffielil County, Colorado: Colorado Geological Survey Open File
97-3.
Kirlrfiam R. M. and Others ,2A02, Evaporite Tectonism in the lanter Roaring Fork River
Vallq, West-Certral Colorado, b Kirllnm R. M., Scott, R. B. -6ludkint, T.
W. g!g., Iate Cenozoic Evaporite Teaonism utd Volcanism inWest-Central
Colorado: Geological Society of America Special Paper 366, Boulder, Colorado.
Widmam B. L. and Others, 1998, Prelimirury Quatenwry Fauh and Fold Map and
Daa Base of Colorado.' Colorado Creological Survey Open File Report 98-8.
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F Relotively undisturbed drive somple; 2-inch 1.0. Cotifomio tincr sompte.
F Drirre somple; stondord penetrotion test (SPT), 1 s/Linch t.D. sptit spoon sompte, ASru D-1sg6.
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2. Locotions of explorotory bcrings ond pit were. messured opproximotely by pocing from the feoturesshown on the site plon providcd.
5. Eleraotions of explorotory borings ond pit were obtoined by interpclotion between contours *rown on thesite plon.
1. Th. explorotory.boring .ond- pit locotions ond elevotions should be considered occurote only to thcdegree i,mplied by the method used.
5. The lines between mqteriols showri :l__t!:,^ilploro!ory bonnq ond pit togs represent the opproximotcboundsries betwesn moteriol tlpes ond trsnsitions rnoy be greEuol.
6- No free woter wos encountered in the borings or pit of tho time of drilting or excovotion. Fluctuotionin woter level moy occur with time.
7. Loborotory Testing Results:
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UQUID UMIT 39 %PLASTICITY INDEX 14 Z
SAMPLE OF: Cloyey Sllty Sond ond Grovel FROM: Bortng 11 ot 1 thru 5 Fcct
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LIQUID UMIT 39 %
SAND 54 %SILT AND CLAY 37
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MCTSTTTRE CONTENT (Z)r5.3 14.9 14.3
DENSITY (pcf)111 117 119
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3 10 16.2 112 sandy clay with gravel
20 15.5 112 62 .29 15 7300 sandy clay with gravel
4 5 12.5 101 sandy clay
10 10.1 117 very sandy clay with
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5 8 21.6 107 sandy clay
6 I 20.6 107 sandy clay
7 3 18.8 106 sandy clay
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10 18.3 111 sandy clay
10 5 6.O 40 39 21 clayey silty sand and
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14111-5 29 34 37 39 24 clayey silty sand and
gravel
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PERCOLATION TEST RESULTS JOB NO. 103 1 1s
Note: percolation test hote P-1 was hand dug in the bottom of a backhoe pit and soaked 1 day
prior to testing on January 17,2OO9. Percolation tests .P-2, P-3 and P4 were performed in 8'
inch diameter power auger borings and soaked 1 day prior to testing on January 31, 2OO3. The
average percoiation ratJs were based on the last three readings of each test. The percolation
test holes were covered with 2-inch rigid foam insulation to protect the hole from freezing
overnight
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Ratph Mock Letter
Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD Rezoning/ Subdivision Prelirninary PIan Application Octobet2003
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Hepworth-Pawlak Geotechnical, [nc.
5020 Counry Road 154
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
Phone: 970-945-7988
Fax:970-945-8454
email: hpgeo@hpgeotech.com
April24,2OA3
Snowmass Land Company
Attention: Joe Enzer
P. O. Box 61L9
Snowmass Village. Colorado 81615
Job No. 103 115
Subject: Review of Revised Preliminary Development Plan for the Ranch at
Coulter Creek Project, Garfield County, Colorado
Dear Mr. Enzer:
As requested, we have reviewed the revised preliminary development plan and the April
L,2OO3 subdivision review comments by the Colorado Geologic Survey (2003). Our
review included a field reconnaissance of the project area on April 17,2003 and April
24,2003. The latter reconnaissance was made after the corners of the building
envelopes on Lots L1 through 17 had been staked in the field. This letter summarizes
our observations and presents our comments on the development plan revisions.
Revised Development Plan: The revisions to the preliminary development plan consist
mostly of modifications to the building envelopes on Lots L1 through 21. to comply with
the setback recommendations for the landslide and faults presented in our previous
preliminary geotechnical report (Hepworth-Pawlak Geotechnical, 2003). Another Plan
modification was a slight shift in the alignment of Cattle Creek Ridge Road along the
north side of Lots 15, L6 and 17.
Comment on Proposed Revisions:
L. The proposed revisions to the development plan are consistent with the setback
recommendations presented in our preliminary geotechnical report (Hepworth-
Pawlak Geotechnical, 2003). In our opinion, the setback of 150 feet from the
mapped landslide boundary to the building envelopes on Lots 11 through 17 is
adequate for slope stnbility considerations.
2. As pointed out in the Colorado Geological Survey review, steep sloPes are
locally present on parts of Lots 18, 19, 2A,2L and 22 but the building envelopes
are in terrain less than 30Vo grade. In our opinion. we do not anticipate problems
with construction related slope instability for grading typically associated with
Parker 303.841.-7L19 . Colorado Springs 719-633-5567 o Silverthome 970'468'1989
Snorvmass Land Company
Aprtl24.2{N3
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residential construction on these five revised building envelopes, if the grading
recommendations as Presented in our preliminary geotechnical engineering
report are followed (Hepworth-Pawlak Geotechnical, 2003).
If there are questions or if we can be of further assistance, please call.
Respectfully submitted,
HEPWORTH - PAWLAK GEOTECHNICAL, Inc.
,4**,,1 4 ru","L
Ralph 6. tvtoct<
Engineering Geologist
Reviewed by:
Steven L. Pawlak, P.
RGM/ksw
TG Malloy Consulting, LLC
REFERENCES
colorado Geological survey, 2003, Ranch at Coulter Creek, Garfield County, Colarado:
Prepared for the Garfield County Planning Departrnent, Glenwood Springs,
Colorado (CGS Case No. GA-03-0010, April 1,2003).
Hepworth-P awlak Geotechnic a\ 2a03, Preliminary Geoteclmical Srudy, Ranc h at
coulter creelg cotmty Road 115, Garfield county, colorado: prepared for
snowmass Land companyr snowmass village, colorado (Job No. 103 115,
February 28,2003).
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USDA -RCS Sotls Designattons and Tables
Ranch at Coulter Creek
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Soil Map Unit
4 Acree Loan6-l2Yo
18 Cochetopa-Antobus Associ ation l2'25Yo
35 Emoedrado Loam 6-12%
48 Fushes Stonv Loam 3-12%
59 Lvers Loam 6-25%
87 Morval-Tridell Complex 12-50%
94 Showalter-Morval Complex 5-1 5%
95 Showalter-Morval Complex | 5 -25Yo
104 Torrioffi ents-Cambrothids-Rock Outcrop Cornplex-6-65 %-
106 Tridett-Brownsto StonY SandY Lo@
Ranch at Coulter Creek
Subdivision Sketch Plan Application
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Asoen-Gvosum Area, Colorado
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isubslratum to a depth of 60 inches or more is clay
Aam. The soil is noncalcareous to a depth ol 27 inches
InO calcareous below that dePth.r lncluded in lhis unit are small areas ol Showalter and
L$orvalsoils. lncluded areas make up about '10 percent
the total acreage.
Permeability is slow in the Acree soil. Available water
capacity is high. The eflective rooting depth is 60
hches or moie. Runoll is slow, and the hazard ol water
41lt
This map unit is in capability subclass lVe, irrigated
and nonirrigated. lt is in the Mountain Loam range site'
*, *o.ree loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes' This deep,
'well drained soil is on alluvial {ans and valley side
slopes. lt lormed in alluvium and residuum derived
dominantly from redbed sandstone and shale. Elevation
is 6,500 to 8,200 feet. The avarage annual precipitalion
is '16 to 18 inches, the average annualair temperature
is 38 to 42 degrees F, and the average lrost'free period
is 95 to 105 days.
Typically, the surlace layer is dark grayish brown
loam about 10 inches thick. The upper 4 inches ol the
subsoil is clay loam. The lower 13 inches is clay. The
next layer is clay loam about 7 inches thick' The
subslralum to a depth of 60 inches or more is clay
loam. The soil is noncalcareous to a depth o[ 27 inohes
and calcareous below that dePth'
lncluded in this unit are small areas of Showalter and
Morval soils. lncluded areas make up about 10 percent
of the total acreags.
Permeability is slow in the Acree soil. Available waler
capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is 60
inches or more, Bunolf is medium, and the hazard of
water erosion is moderate.
This unit is used mainly for irrigated hay or pasture. lt
also is used as rangeland, for a limited number of
irrigated crops, or lor homesite development.
the potentialplant comrnunity on this unit is mainly
Letterman needlegrass, ldaho lescue, western
whealgrass, mountain big sagebrush, and $askatoon
serviceberry. Other plants that characterize this site are
slender wheatgrass, lanceleal rabbitbrush, elk sedge,
and scattered Gambel oak. The average annual
production ol air'dry vegetation is about 1,500 pounds
per acro. lf lhs range condition deteriorates, mountain
big sagebrush, lanceleal rabbitbrush, Kentucky
bluegrass, and annualweeds increase in abundance"
lf the quality of range vegetalion has serioualy
deteriorated, seeding is needed. The suitability ol this
unit for range seeding is good.
This unit is well suited to hay and pasture' A
seedbed should be prepared on the contour or across
the slope where practical. All adapted pasture planis
can be grown, but bunch-type species planted alone
generally are not suitable because of the hazard of
erosion. Proper stocking rates, pasture rotation, and
restricted grazing during wet periods help to keep lhe
pasture in good condition and protect the soil from
erosion. Fertilizer is needed to €nsure the optimum
growth ot grasses and legumes' lf properly managed,
the unit can produce 4 tons ol irrigated grass hay per
acre annually.
This unit is suited to irrigated crops' lt is limited
is moderata.
This unil is used mainly for irrigated crops or as
ll also is used for paslure or homesits
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The potential planl community on this unit is mainly
needlegrass, ldaho lescue, western
atgrass, mounlain big sagebrush, and Saskatoon
iceUerry. Oiher plants that characterize this sile are
ler wheatgrass, lancelea{ rabbitbrush, elk sedge,
scattered Gambel oak. The average annual
of air-dry vegetation is about 1,500 pounds
acns. lf the range condition deleriorates, mountain
sagebrush, lanceleaf rabbitbrush, Kentucky
and annual weeds increase in abundance.
ll the quality ol range vegetation has seriously
teriorated, seeding is needed. The suitability of this
it lor range seeding is good.
This unit is well suited lo irrigatad crops. Corrugation
is suitad to this unit. lf lurrow or corrugation
systems are used, runs should be on the
or across lhe slope. Because of the slow
in the subsoil, the application ol water
be regulated so that water does not stand on the
and damage the crops. The conlent of organic
can be maintained by using all crop residue,
under cover crops, and using a suitable
Crops respond lo applieations of nilrogen and
fertilizer. lf properly managed, the unil can
90 bushels of barley per acre annually.
unil is well euited to hay and pasture. A
should be prepared on the contour or across
elope where practical. Proper stocking rates,
rotation, and restricted grazing during wet
help to keep the pasturs in good condition and
the soil from erosion. Fertilizer is needed to
the optimum growth of grasses and legumes. ll
managed, the unit can produce 4 tons of
grass hay per acre annually.
is unit is poorly suited lo homesite development.
main limiiations are a high shrink-swell potential,
, and th6 slow permeability. Structures,
facilities, roads, and landscaping should be
and planned to rellect these limitations.
growth has resullad in increased
of homes in areas ol this soil,
: -try" .i l, .#ffiiffi iffi ffi::Kiw
The
Gambeloak' The average annual pYl:]ion CIl t
fi ffi ;;l* uuout 1 sod ?!ir.i* ff'*"::l*iT:'
loniition deteriorates, mcuntain big 1T-{
raf rabbitbrush, Kentucky bluegrass' ano
increase in abundance'
iliilili;y;r this unit for ranse seedins is
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mainly by the slope" Corrugation ]rliOaiiol is suited to
this unii. ll turrow or ionuiation irrigation systems ara
used, runs should ne on ifie contour or across the
slop€. Because of tne-sfow permeability in the subsoil'
;;;il;;G" ot waier inould be regulated so that
water does no, u'uni-otiir'e s'*act tll damage the
srops. The content i oig*it T"t"l::l,be mainlained
hv using all crop residud plowing under-cover crops'
;fi;;; suiiaore iotxi'on' crops respond to
"pir"liiJ"t
oi nittogl-;lno pnosbnorus tertilizer' Ir
properly manageo, tlh'';ii;^ pioduce B0 bushels of
barleY Per acre annuallY' , ---ir^"*ilti*Giiis pootrv tuited to homesite.development'
The main limitationi i['itte sr'rillol:ll potential' low-
strength, and the troi' p*t**ability' $ttuctures' sanitary
tacilities, roads, u"ii"[Ju""ping ihould be designed
Jnli'ffi;;;ilo' trn*tiiriese'rimitations' Population
growth has resuttoiin J't"'u*t*d construction of homes
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,nn is in capabillv ty*l':t rVe' irrigated
and nonirrigareo' lt is;;iil Mluntain Loam range site'
Th€ tnl
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in limitation is the sloPe'
potsntial.
This
nonirrigatedl
ll?fr i#l.{jtil'.-r$ffi$i,'iJk:
*li:*tix"l&rif *ffi ;difffi
o-nyy .ro\rn',11: Lp::f::, :::ffl ;?X#ff '
*"rf Ot"in"O so\ is on tans and uplanosfl lormeu rrr
ffd;ir' 6i""N"'i' "'tr
v, I; q'' Tr: *::Z'"*f :iffiffil"*ilXer,. Er;;hion is o'ofol I',11113-l;plcpit"tion i' t' t111T:111xl:
loam. The substratum t1a to a deptl
is fine sandY loam' The
l1 il':i"lii :fr i::r:M:,ru J['"1?,Sea,aoo tlnClUded in this Unit are }fflall areas ur ErrrPvursYvl
soils. lncluduo u,eas'#riflp about 20 percent of the
'"?*r$,ir,,:- ff ,0.* :*** xill *xii"[ l
is ooorlY suited to homesite oe
Jtltioni are the sloPe and the
unit is in caPabititY subclass Vle
itt is in the Mountain Loam rang
water capaci$ is high'
and calcareous below
tnctuded in this unit I areas ol Showalter and
small areas ol soils that
ffiiil-Tiil;l: rffi;#;'oi'\' and the hazard or
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J ulii
-it uu"Jlu t"n9"1"n9, S,1v^8.^^*p";il J ;lunt colmu nitLi:-YII
fx;iflTxir#,lT*pfiiiffil*;ffii['l
Ixxni*#n:#ih-ll#;l*: ffi c
nht #**ffx ri t,,lxi:u:,ryh.,:*t
* JX?iilllilil;; i'v"i ""'erv
reduces$\Tll
t t*Jir if, io-p to Ju "" pl a nts s u.itab9-f9 t-9:1:
,Uf":!:s,li':;:S':"Xi'133?"r:.::ri
ii ;JJ. lr PioPe*i manased' the u-nil
; to^t o{ i;rig;ted grass haY P.ll.i:j:
niil ,^iilt *ett suited to homesite devetopmenl
ili; ffi ;nii i' in t"o'o'P.,::I'iillY*#:l:*iill,l#,[,ii*j.'i,';;;;ifi nittins Loam ranoe sl
Morval soils' Also
are sirnilar to the Acree
lncluded areas rnake 15 percent of the total
are coarser textured'ffi . ii th /':is:, ::i*::L::f fl :A':**\f T,l1' "
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$*Acrse loamn 1l to 25 percent s!ope.:'This deep'
rrr drainod soil is on tir*i'itta1s,1i.y.{t"l^::*^ /liii***o i" alluvir'rm and residuum g"t'y7j.l
;ifi ;;;'eoueo sano*1"ry- 1[ :ll',:;L';lf i[$:ffi'l; ;]00 t""t' rn" averase annual
[ ;il]G in"nut, the averase :T::11'j^
:: lI I N ffi''::J'i' ;; tff uu""g' rroxfee period
is 95 to 1O\daYs'' 1'# #, i:tt,Lxlii: i,il-i,? ffJ,:lU' -
loam about 1O\chet
ffi;iii;r,iv rfo ri'* ro*"t 13 ingfes is ctav' rhe
ffi l:,ffi :r rffinffi r,lLl$ $"r *
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Dercent slopes' This map unit is on mountainsides-and
ffi:Lil;,ilis 8,500 tb to,soo reet' rhe averase
ffffit*ipitation is 18 to 20 inches' the average
annual air temperatute is gO to 38 degrees F' and the
lr*tug" ttost'tree period is 45 to 60 days'
This unit is about ai po."nt cochetopa loam and 35
oercent Antrobus *tv tGiloam' Tne Cochetopa soil
l"T;;;;"tlighltr "int"6 areas' and the Antrobus
soil is on the steeper convex slopes'
lncluded in this unii"t" small'areas of Forsey and
.rrilv *i[' i""ruo"o it* *trt up about 20 percent of
the total acreago'
Ttre Cochetopa soil is deep and well drained' lt
tormed in alluvium JeriveU dominantly from basalt'
;6; i, to zo p"it"nt' rvpicaltv' ihe.upper part or
the surlace rayet 's
O"ix grayisn biown.loam about 3
inches thick. The rowet plrtis yeg dark grayish brown
"i"vlr"* "oout
11 incfte" thick' The subsoil is clay
bam about a+ lncnes-inicX' The substratum to a depth
ot 60 inchas o, *otiit gi"'elly clay loam' The soil is
noncalcareou$ to a O*pti of ari to 60 inches and
r"t."t.ou* below that depth' -
Permeability i* tro*ln'ine Cochetopa soil' Available
water capacUy is mJderat"' fft" effective rooting depth
is 60 inches ot *oi*' nunotf is rapid' and the hazard o{
watsr erosion is moderate'
The Antrobu" tJir-iuJ""p and well drained' lt formed
in arruvium anO cottuuitlm derived dominantly lrom
il;[:s6p- is rs io es percent' About 12 io 15
porcent ot the suiaJe-i" Ioveredx'ith stonos' and 25
oercBnt is covered with cobbles' Typically' the upper
II;; d";,'ace laver is dark gnfth brown verv
:dill;;; ,bout eintt'"s thick' rhe lower part is
brown very stony Lam anout 5 inches thick' The
substratum to a oe-iln'J 60 incrres.or more is extremely
;*t'b;*" rne soit is calcareous throughout'
Fermeability is moderate in the. Anlrobus soil'
Available *"ttt ""p"tity
it folu' flr.e. etlective rooting
ffiil;;o i*rt"s?ttiote' Runoll is rapid' and the
fralard of water erosion is moderate'
This unit lu useJ as rangeland or lor homesite
develoPment'
The potential planl communily ?n Ie Cochetopa soil
it *"iniy fr,urber fescue' bearded wheatgrass'
Columbia neeOfegrass' mountain brome' and ldaho
lescue. Western wheatgrass' mountain,snowberry'
oeranium, western y"ii6*, and small areas of aspen
:l#;; il;l;;. il *"'it"g" annual production or air-
il"rfi"i;iion it "oo't
z,eoo'p"nd? p9l acre' li the
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l";iaifi o n deteriorates' Kentucky bl uegrass'
glr;iu;, bouglas rabbitbrush' and western yarrow
increase in abundance'
The potentiat ptaniiommunity on the Antrobus soilis
mainly bluebunch *n"itgt*' needlegrasses' antelope
litt"t'6trtt, mountain bi{ sageorush' ?19 Saskatoon
serviceberry' Other pf'nit th-at characterize this eite are
ffiffi -t"6titutJtn-"nJ mountain snowberry' The
average annual ptouJtiion oi air'dry vegetation is about
1,200 pounds per acre' lf the range condition
ai"tiJt"i""' mountain big sagebrush' Douglas
;;itb*;-h,' neeotegiassls, ind an nu al weeds increase
in abundance'"' frf trituOility ol this unit tor range seeding is poor'
Th; ;fi timitaiions are the stope and ths ston€s on
the surface. $uitaULHan"!"tnitnt prar:lices include
proper range use, OeterreO-grazing' and rotation
It"Irg. A6rial spraying is suitabte for brush
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managemont'
ffiNi!.;Hi. used ror homesite d"':g?11*,T3
-J,'?fi 'ililIi""i*"nigti'tyi"i13t'3"1":1':131i*marr n"ra'v"r s'v iniro"o, should be designed to
stoniness. Buildings r ---.-.,r-i?iiiiit, "tt"cts
il shrinkins. and :Y.t-lll9 ;
ilis' ;;i;nii ii i n capaultitv .?Y991'ij^vl?.;#ililffii il;b;.h;ioqa.s91t 9 :lL: :"',lltg:notrrllrgcrtvv' "'" '-tihtintroous soil is in the stony
Loam range site, and
Loam range site.
bam and 40
CochetoPa soil
lncluded in this unlt at areas of ForseY and
up about 15 Percent ot
This unit is used as hayland or for crops' lt is
i[a t* hay and pasture' Grasses and legumer
Soil SurveY
suited to hay and pasture. Grasses and legumes grow
iiiiit rOrqu"t* feriilizer is used' lf properly managed'
ine unit can produce 4 tons ol inigated grass hay per
iertilizer is used' lf ProPerlY mwell iladequale Tenlllzer ls uttt'u'
it't* un\*rn produce 5 tons ol irrigated y per
acre ann\allY'
ir",l'onXuitial plant community on thy'nit is mainly
**ui"-rti *r,)r[g ;t., need I eandt h r e a{ vr atrie
Douglas
iX[i?frl:i1*[*,:liiXxH%?l'i:t'Tt*,.."
muttongrass, Lettlxpan needlgElfass' :?1T115nd anteloPe bitterbrushsnowberry, Utah se\iceberryi/ ano aoteruF
ih; ;eri;o annual foouy'on.or air-dry '?g:HyI it
,uoui r,soo pounds ire\{te' lf the range condition
i
"iJti "r*t*t,'
mou ntai n ffu agenrush' Ke ntucky
bluegrass, Oouglas and annual weeds
increase in abund
and smallgrainThis unit is well
ining croP residuecrops. lt has few
runolf and soil
the content ofon or noar lhe helps to
blowing and to maintain tilth
organ$r. l{ properlY managed,unit can
acre annuallY.-- ff',ii unit is wetl suited lo alfalfa and small grain
.roft. I is limited mainly !y tt€ slope insomo areas'
Liniiting till*ge during seedbed preparation and
;;;trdli-t;"eds heip to control runotl and erosion' All
tiffrgu shluld be on tire contour or across the slope' ll
;;&t *"naged, tho unit can produce 75 bushsls ol
barley per acre annually. ! -.-!r !- *-r^r.,"-iri*'pot"ntial plant cbmmunity on this 'T1]t
mainly i
westernwheatgrass,l,:t:111:*tfT;.fi{l{1i,". Iirn*or"tt, moJntain big sagebrush, and Douglas I
i."uiiiorri-tr. other ptanrs rhat characterize this site are _
*utiongr"*s, Letteiman needlegrass, common ^--,..-* I
snownJrry, Utah serviceberry, and antelop* h1T:,!li':: f
in* ,uetige annual production of air-dry vegetatlon ls
"irirt isoo pounds per acre' lf the range condition I
deteriorates, mountain big sagebrush, Kentucxy I
bluegrass, Douglas rabbitbrush, and annual weecs -
iniiid;h abuirdance. Theae plants are dominant
wrr;i[* ;.se is in-poor condition ; ln"tiJlll;J';:?:::I
grazing should be managed so that the c
It tnu lreferred species is maintainod'-
Thid unit is suiied to homasite development' The I
main limilations are the shrink'swell potential To JTe J
.tooe.Theshrink-swellpotentialcanbeminimizedDy-
prewetting foundation areas' The slope i*-?. - ,,^,,- ^Imanagenient concern it sepiic tank absorPtion ttafr: "I
installid. Absorption lines should be inst
produce bushels ol barleY Per acle
is suited to homesite deve
t.
. The
the
cante permeability. The shrink-swell
mized bY thoroughlY Preweiting.l
. The moderats permeability can be ove
,reasing the size of tha absorption.lield'.
"it ii *rp unit is in capability subclass lVe,' j
i in lhe 0eeP Loam range site'and n*nirrigated. lt is
* 3fr*-Emnedrado loam,6 to 12 perc€nt slopas' This
^orIi,;il;;il;, soil is'on fans and.upland hills' It
tormeO in alluvium and eolian material' Elevation is
6,500];g,000 feet. The average annualprecipitation is
atout r5 ro 18 inches, the average annual air
t**p*t"tut" is 40 to 44 degrees F' and the average
frositrae Period is 7$ to 95 daYs'
Typically, ttre surtace layer is brown loam about 5
inchss thick' Ttre subsoil is clay loam about 35 inches
incr,. rr,* substraium to a depth ol 00 inches is clay
loam, The soit is ;oncalcarsous to a depth ol38 inches
and calcareous below that doPth'- inciudeO in tlris unit are small areas ol soils that are
similar to the fmpeOraOo soil but have a darker' thioker
ttrf*u tayer. niJo-intt'O"O are smallareas of soils that
are simitaito ttre Empedrado soil but are silt loam or
liriy trry iou* throug'hout' lncluded areas make up
about 2-0 percent of the total acreage'
Fermeability is moderate in the Empedrado soil.
Availabls waler capacity is high' The efteciive rooting
o"pitii* oo incrtes?-niore' F[unoff is medium' and the
hazard of water erosion is moderate'
This unit is useJ as hayland or for crops' lt is well
contour.--fiit
map unit is in capability subclass tVe' ir1g1eO1
and nonirrigated. lt is in the Deep Loam range slte' I
rado loam, 12 to 2$ Perccnt
,000 feet. The average annual
Ghes, the average annualair t
6,500
'15 to 18
40 to 44
75 to 95
F, and the average
Typically,
inches thick. The
thick, The subslr
clay loam. The soil is
inches and
lncluded in this
similar to the
clay loam.included are
io the EmPedrado
'surface layer. lncluded
of the total acreage.
t$layer
liscl
r;;:il
aroous to a dePth of 38-
Xrif#[,o,,,,n",,I
are silt loarn or siltY
deeo. well drained soil is on lans and
h..a in alluvium and eolian material' I
fi'f:':';tfJ:fl
soir. I
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PermeabilitY is moderate in the
I in this unit are small areas of sandstone
tncluded areas make up about 5 percent 1
acreage.
rauititiis moderate in the Forsey soil'
ritv also is moderate. The eftectlvey'oollng
incnes or more. Runoll is mediu,ylf, and the
Area, Colorado
erosion is moderate'
as rangeland or as habitat.
communitY is bluebunch
rass, prairie , mountain
Saskatoon . Other
Columbia
, and anteloPe
production ol air-drY
per acre. ll the range
ain big sagebrush,
, and annual weeds
!
this unit for seeding is Poor.
because of the
The sloPe limits
is not Pr
surface and the
The limited lity results in
ol the less sloPing areas'
unii is poortY suited to homesite
limitation is the sloPe.
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irrioated hav, ihe main limilalion is the slope in some
a.rJ;, adses and legumes grow well if adequate
f-;iil.; is used. ll properly managed' the unil can
;il;. + ront of inigited grass hay per.acre annually'
lf this unit is used lor irrigated crops' the maln
timititions are the stoniness and the slope in some
,i"*.lt properly managed, the u.nit can produce B0
bushels ot narrci psr acre annually'--in. pot"nlial piant community on this unit is mainly
tUarro tlscue, slender wheatgrass' and. mounlain big
il;;;;h^ iitner ptants that characterize thie site are
;ig ;i;&;;ss, saskaloon serviceberry, and rnountain
*rio*O"iy. The average annual.produclion ol air-dry
,"g.t.iio;, is about t,500 pounds per acre' ll the range
.oiOition deteriorates, mountain big sagebrush'
oougL; t"ubitbrush, kentucky bluegrass' and annual
weeds increase in abundance'"-ih;
suitability of this soilfor range seeding is good'
Brush management improves deteriorated areas ol
[rd ih"t ;fu prooucing more woody.shrubs than were
pielrm in the potential plant comrnunity'
lf this unit is used loihomesite development't!9
main"timitation is the shrink-swell potential' Th6 effects
ot snrint<ing and swetling can be refycef by maintaining
u "ontt"nthoisture
content around the foundalion'
B;;liiilli;; excavations wilh matorial that has a low
.nrinr.-rnl"u potential can also reduce the eflects ol
"nti^ri"g
and swetting' Septic tank absorptioifi:lt^:f
^,conrenlional size do not tunction adequatety because oI
;;;;66;meabititv. other kinds of sewase dieposal
systems may be needed'-'ini" ,rp'unit is in capability subclass lVe' irrigated
anO nonirii'gated' lt is in tho Mountain Loam range site'
map unit is in capabilily subclass Vll\
ated. ll is in the Stony Loam range site^
r-Fughes stony loam' 3 to 12 percent s.lopes'
d*63;i araineo soil is on loot slopes' lt lormed
uvium and colluvium derived dominantly frorn
*ftuttort shale. Elevation is 6,500 to 8'500feet'
**.gt ""nual
precipitation is.14 t1]7,inct91' fhe
ags;Inrar air tempeiature is 42 to 44 degrees F'
iir.r.t"g. frost-fiee period is 80 to 100.days'
ically, ttie surtace layer is brown stony loam
einifrrt lhick. The next tayer is brown clay loam
iO incr,es thick. The uppeis inches ol the.subsoil
lreddish brown clay. The lower 26 inches is^^
nio"n clay. The iubstratum to a depth ol60
or more is claY loam-
rded in this unit are small areas of soils that are
to the Fughes soil but have 5 to 20 percent
rln tne piofile and soils thal are similar to the
soilbui have mottles below a depth ol 50
tnttuOuO areas make up aboul 10 percent of the
brown line
The subetratum to a
loam. The soil is
ot Atmy soils and
than those on this
ihis Goslin soil bul have surface
areas make uP about 15
iSiiity it moderately rapid in this
water caPacitY is moderale' The
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This map unit i$ in capability subclass Vlle,
. lt is in the t-oamy $lopes range site.
nawaddY very stonY loam,25 to 6$
This moderatelY deeP, wetldrained
ides. lt formed in colluvium and
nantly from limestone.s 8,200 to
. The average annual is 16 to ?0
lnohss,average annualair is 36 to 42
degrees Fi the average frost'free is 60 to 75
days,
TypicallY,
dark graYish
upper part of the
very stonY loam
thick. The part is verY
Inches thick.substratum is
layer is very
5 inches
loam about 9
channery loam.
at a deplh of aboutbedrock
Ei,"
F;,"'
l.lard, dolomitic
34 inches. The
inches. The soil is
lncluded in this
The
to bedrock from 20 to 40
lcareous
areas of Jerry, ForseY,
soils" lncluded areas
make r.lp about 10
FermeabilitY is
total acreage.
lhe lrrawaddY soil.
Available water . The effective rooting
depth is ?0 to 40 inches'is medium, and the
hazard of water erosion
This unit is used mai grazing. lt also is used as
wildlife habitat'
The potentialPlant on this unit is mainlY
elk sedge, big hluegr
n
,G oak, mountain
Other plants thatsncwberry, and
characterize this are Colu needlegrass, slender
wheatgrass,
serviceberry.
vegetation is
n chokecherry Saskatoon
av€raga annual ol air-dry
2,000 pounds acre. lt the range
condition ates, Gambeloak,
bluegrass,sedge, and annual increage in
abundance.is poor.
ol the
stoily and the sloPe.
The suity'bility of this unit lor range sse(
*haniodltreatmenl is not practical beca
unit is poorly suited to homesite d€
in limitations ars the slope and the
i map unit is in capability subclass Vlle'.
gat6d. lt is in the Brushy Loam range site"
59*lyers loam,6 to 25 percelt slopes' This
moOoraiety deep, well drained soil is.on hills, ridges'
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*ornirinsides. lt formed in residuum and colluvium
Orrir*O dJminantty trom calcareous shale' Elevation is
g,000 io 't0,000 feet. Ttre average annual precipitation
iu I a to 20 inches, the average annual air temperature
i* gi io 39 degrees F, and the average frost-free period
is 50 to 70 daYs'
Typically, the surlace layer is grayish brown loam
lf Aspen-Gypsum Area, Colorado
on of air-dry vegetation is about 2,500 pounds
acre. lf the rangs condition detsriorates, silver
and Kentucky bluegrass increase in
. Range seeding may be needed i{ the range
in poor condition'
This unit is poorly suited to homesite development'
main limitations are the shrink'swell potential and
l slope in the steePer area*-
This map unit is in capability subclass Vle' lt is ln the
Loam range site.
loam, 25 to 65 Percsnt eloPee. This
ately deep, well drained soil is on hills, t
suniainsides. lt lormed in residuum and
rinantly lrom calcareous shale-
,000 feet, The average annual
es, the average annualair
F, and the average
layer is grayis I;,fir IThe next layer
is clay 25 inches
about 3 inches thick. The next layer is clay about 9
inches thick, The substratum is clay about 25 inches
thick over shate. The depth to calcareous shale ranges
lrom 20 to 40 inches. The soil is calcareous throughout'
lncludsd in this unit are small areas of Forsey,
Cochetopa, Antrobus, Anvik' $kylick, and $ligting soils'
lncluded areas make up about '15 percent ol the total
acreage.
Peimeability is slow in the lyers soil. Available water
capaciiy is low. The effective rooting depth is 20 to 40
inches.-Runoff is nnediurn, afld the hazard of watsr
erosion is slight to severe on the steeper slopes'
This unit ii used as rangeland or as wildlifa habitat'
The potential plant community is mainly Thurber fescue,
ldaho fescue, and needlegrasses. Other plants that
characterize this site arB slender wheatgrass, nodding
hroms, and silver sagebrush. The average annual
t
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l:?i.%:3:il1il1',Tf;; Iarea$ of Forsey,
the soil. Available watet
rylick, and Sligting soils' -
iS n,it."rt ot-ttreiotat t
ff3lT:,:lJ[i[.1, and the h
bteeper slopes.
as rangeland or as
plant communitY is mainlY
, and nesdlegrasses. Other
this site are slender t
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, and silver sagebrush. The average
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Area, Colorado
4 inches is loam. The subslratum lo opment.
or more is loam. The soil is
Vlle,to a depth of 19 inches.
this unil are small areas of Tri It is in lhe Deep
lncluded areas make up abg[I 15 X 87-Morval-Tridell complex, 12 to 50 percentacreage.
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potential plant
, we$tern
junegrass, and big
this site are
muhly. The
vegetation is about
ll the range
and
suitod to homesite
are lhe shrink-swell
unit is in capability subclass Vle,
. lt is in the Deep Loam range site.
loam,25 to tlO percent sloPes.
drained soil is on alluvialfans. lt
dominantly from basalt.
feet. The average annual ls
the average annual air ts
F, and the average frost;period is
layer is brown about 7
12 inches of subsoil is clay
is loam.substratum to a
The soil is
of 19
areas of Tridell and
make up about 15
Morval soil. Available
fhe effestive rooting
is moderate. The gtfective rooting
tr more. Runoff iy'medium, and the
rre. Runo\is rapid, and the
is moderatlor severe.
moderate in the Morval/loil. Available slopes. This map unit is on alluvial fans and
mountainsides. Elevation is 6,800 to 8,000 teet. The
average annual precipilation is 14 to 16 inches, the -average annual air tomperature is 42 to 44 degrees F,
and the average frost-tree period is 85 to 95 days'
This unit is about 55 percent Morval loam and 30
percent Tridoll moderately stony loam. The Morval soil
ii in slightly concave areas, and the Tridell soil iE in
convex argas.
lncluded in this unit are small areas ol $howalter
very stony loam and small areas ol Rock outcrop.
lnctuded areas make up about 15 percent of the total
acreage.
The Morval soil is deep and welldrained. lt lormed in
alluvium derived dominantly from basalt. Slope is 12 to
40 percent. Typically, the surface layer is brown ioam
about 7 inches thick. The upper 12 inches of the subsoil
is clay loam. The lower 4 inches is loam. The
substiatum to a depth of 60 inches is loam. The soil is
noncalcareous to a depth of 19 inches.
Permeability is moderate in the Morval soil' Available
water capacity also is moderate. The ellective rooting
depth is 60 inches or more. Bunoll is medium, and the
hazard ol water erosion is moderate
The Tridell soil is deep and somewhat excessively
drained. lt formed in alluvium and colluvium derived
dominantly from basalt. Slope is 12 lo 50 percent.
Typically, the upper part of the surface layer is grayish
brown stony sandy loam about 2 inches thick. The
lower part is very cobbly line sandy loam about 7
inches thick. The upper 5 inches of the substratum is
very cobbly fine sandy loam. The next 11 inches is
cobbly sandy loam. Below this is '12 inches of very
stony line sandy loam. The lower part of the substratum
to a depth of 60 inches is very stony loamy sand'
Permeability is moderately rapid in the Tridell soil'
Availabte water capacity is low. The sflective rooting
depth is 60 inches or more, Runoff is rapid, and the
hazard ol water erosion is high.
This unit is used as rangaland or for firewood
produclion.
The potential plant community on the Morval soil is
mainly needleandthread, western whealgrass,
muttongrass, prairie junegrass, and big sagebrush. The
averagi annual produclion of air-dry vegeiation is about
1,500 pounds Per acre.
Tha potential plant community on the Tridell soil is
as rangeland.polential plant
needleandthread,
and big
plants that characterize is site are
and mountain mu .The
production ol air-dry
p6r acre. ll the range condition
cheatgrass and Kentucky
ly suited to
rnuttongrass,
in abundance"
is about
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malnly Utah iuniper, pinyon pine, galleta. bluebunch
wheaigrass, and bottlebrush squirreltail' The potential
produition of the native understory vegetation in normal
years is abor.lt 400 pounds of air-dry vegetation per
acre,
Mechanical treatment i$ not practical on this unil
because o{ the stony surtace and the slope' Suitable
managsmenl practices include proper range use,
Oefer[a grazing, and rotation grazing' Aerial spraying is
suitable lor Uruin management. The slope limits acces$
by livestock. The limited accessibility results in
overgrazing of the leso sloping areas.
Tlie Tridell soil is suited lo limited production ot
firewood. The average annual production is 5 cords per
acre. The average stocking rate is 150 trees per acre'
$pecial care is needed to minimize erosion when the
stands are thinned and when other loresl managoment
practices are aPPlied'' This unit is poorly suited to homesite development'
The main lirnitations are large stones and the slope'
This map unit is in capability subclass Vlle,
nonirrigated, The Morvalsoil is in the Deep Loam range
site, and the Tridell soil is in the Pinyon-Juniper
woodland site.
is 14 to 16 inches, the
annual tsmporature is 40 to 42 degrees F
average "{ree period is 75 to 85 daYs'
This unit about 60 Percent MoYer clay
loam and 25 shale Rock I The
n-ftock outcrop comPlex' 15 to
Moyerson soil i the less steePlY
ths Bock outcroP
landscape.
in the steeper
'areas ol soils that are
t have channery
percent of the surface.
15 percent of the total
acreage.
The Moyerson and well drained. lt
formed in alluvi rived dominantlY
to 15 percent ol the
lslopcs. This map unit is on mountai
Elevation is 7,500 to 8,500ieet. The
areas, and
on lhe
from shale and
with channery fr ls. TypicallY,
y loam aboutthe surface is grayish brown
5 inches The upper 5 inches of substratum is
silty
clay.
. The lower Part to a dePth 16 inches is
bedrock is at a dePth of 10 to
. About
16r capacity is very low. The e{fective rot
to 20 inches. Runoff is medium, and the
lncluded in lhis unal\are
similar to the MoYer
fragments covering 20 to
erosion is high.
inches.
pou
nonirrigated. lt is in the Holling Loam
inchee
This
The potential
pinyon pine,
iuniper,
mountain ; and western
wheatgrass. The ol the native
understory vegetation in is about 300
pounds of air-drY vegetatio
The slope limits The limited
accessibility results in.of the less sloPing
areas. Suitable include propsr
range u$e,grazing, and grazing.
This unit is poorly suited to h
main limitations ars
shale the shrink-swell Potential' a
load capacity, the slow
Flock outcrop is weathered to a depth o\5 to
used as rangeland or as
community is mainlY
;erviceberry,lrue /
rto
low
and
is map unil is in capability subclass Vlle,
riEated" lt is in the Pinyon-Juniper woodland
8$-Museel loam, 1 to S persenl slopes. This
drained soil is on terraces and loot slopes. lt
in alluvium. Elevation is 6,500 to 7'500
annual precipitation is 13 to 14 inches
air temperature is 42 to 44
and the frost-free Period is 7$ to 90
T the surtacs laYer is light graY
inches thickVhe upper 34 inche* of the
of 60sandy clay
is gravelly
The lower part to a
clay loam.
lncluded areas
acreage.
PermeabilitY is
water capacitY is highl
inches or more. Runotf
erosion is slight.
This unit is used as
development. lt it is
limitation is low
if adequate fertilizer,lC used' l{
unit can Produce oti
annually.
The
The potenti
annual
;Llli,iirrl! |s and legumes grow {
arlv manaqed, the
sriss hay-per af
lncluded in thh unit are small Yamo
up about 10 of the
Musselsoil.
rooting dePth is
I and the hazard of
ol this unit for r seeding is goot
per acre.
unil is well suited to homesito
s map unit is in capability subclass lVe,
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Aerial is suitable
04--{howalter'tlorval complex'5 to 15 percent
;;.-ihd ;ap unit ig on alluvial tanl' i9[ ]t:11t:'
Hiffid;;;;;:Er;;"tion is 7'000 to 8'500 {eet' rhe
average annual p'"t'piiution is 14 to^161r;1:1,1"" t
fr?r##i*'r*xli{rr"i{f }{#ff
ffH-flx?*1*
x,v*]in;li: f,ii:*ers' s
lncluded in this unit are small areas.ol soils thal are
{r;l;ffi *ffi {:#'ili}iJ;'ryiq"*
;ilil;iie suusttaturn' lncluded areas make up
F +f"'S*";f,:l :Lli: :::.oTI,:"*:,r drained,t
form"ain alluvium OeriveO dominantly lrom basall'
lffi:! g r#"lf [,ilxlm*::';"xff:;,il"i
1;;;i.'iyiitanv, tne sur{ace laver is brown vorv stonv
rloem about I incnei thick' Tne uPier.e inches ot the
hr"*n ry' # {i: : g'rmx ffi ili'l8h
e s i s
ilffi##ipf IHI$ifx?;,i'*,"#i $*
is 60 inches ot *oii' ii*orl is medium' and the hazard
I I ifflll,*:il;*#fu *xt *;r ?i,iffi .
tiflr,$f:riflt;;*,l[*'i,;Nr j$ni*,
i; l;;;. ih" soitis noncalcareous to a.depth of 19
I i;'l::ffiifililxilllll,lil$3$;, soi, Avai'|ab'|e
- *.i.itup".iti arso is moderate' The eflective rooting
r ir#31ililti.T,itrf;,:Hi:ililr;
arforhomB$iteoevaropment,ltismoderatelysuitedtoI :r-*ii:lr-,*11ll x#'3ffiisiili,fi,f ""
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r management Practices incl
deferre-d grazing, and rglaltt
Aspen-Gypsum Area, Colorado
Grasses and legumes grow well if adequate fertilizer isused. Limiting tillage for seedbed preparation and
controlling weeds help to control runotf and erosion. lf
properly rnanaged, the unit can produce O tons ofirrigated grass hay or 60 bushels of barley per acreannually.
. Th? potential plant community on the Showalter soilis mainly bluebunch wheatgrass, western whealgrass,prairie junegrass, lndian ricegrass, true
mountainmahogany, anielope bitterbrush, Saskatoon
serviceberry, and big sagebrush. The average annualproduction of airdry vegetation is about g0O'pounds per
acre.
The potential plant community on the Morval soilis
mainly needleandthread, western wheatgrass,
muttongrass, prairie junegrass, and big iagebrush. The
average annual production of air-dry vegetition is about1,500 pounds per acre.
The main limitation for range seeding or mechanical
lreatment is the surface stoniness in arLas of the
Showalter.soil. Hange seeding generally is restricted tobroadcasting because of this iimltation.'
_, This yni! is poorly suited to homesite development.
The main limitations are the shrinkswell poteniial and
the stones throughout the profile.
This map unit is in c,apability subclass Vle, irrigated
and nonirrigated, The Showalter soit is in ths Uoimy
Slopes range site, and the Morval soil is in the Deei
Loam range site.
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This map unit is on alluvial fans, high
ry sides (fig. 7). Elevation is 7,000 [o
. The age annual precipitation is 14 6
, the annual air temperature 42ta MsF,average frost-free is 80 to 90
This unit is $5 percent very stony
and 35 percent loam.Showalter soil is
convex areas, and thlMorval is in the more
areas.
lncluded in this unit are areas of soils that are
ar to the Morval soil 30 to 50 percent
in the su
t 20 percent of total
areas make up
The Showalter is deep and It
in alluviu derived dominantly basalt.l0tol of the surface is with
with cobbles, and S with
, the surlace layer is brown stonyI inches thick. The upper 3 inches
is very cobbly clay loam. The lower 2g
cobbly clay. The substratum to a depth of 60
range
range
or more is very cobbly clay loam.
Area, Colorado
and legumes grow well if adequate fertilizerj
tillage lor seadbed preparation and
wieds help to control runotl and erosig{. ll
,lhe unil can Produce 3 tons
hay or 60 bushels of barleY Pel
community on the
whealgrass,
an ricegrass,
bitterby(sh, $askatoon
averago annual
about 900 Pounds Per
on the Morval soil is
wheatgrass,
big sagebrush. The
of vegetation is about
for range or mechanical
surlace stoniness in o{ the
. Flange sseding is restricled to
because of this limitation.
is poorly suited to homesite
limitations are the shrink-swell and
throughout the Profile.
unit is in capability subclass Vle, i
. The Showalter soil is in the
site, and the Morval soil is in the
site,
complex, 15 to 25 Percent
This map unit is on alluvial fans, high terraces,
sides (lig. 7). Elevation is 7,000 to 8,500
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Permeability is slow in lhe $howalter soil. Available
water capacity is rnoderale. The elfeclive rooting deptlt
is 60 incires or more. Runoff is medium, and the hazard
of water erosion is moderate.
The Morval soit is deep and well drained' lt formed in
alluvium derived dominantly from basalt. Typically' the
surlace layer is brown loam aboul 7 inches thick' The
uppor 12 inehes ol the subsoil is ctay loam. The lower 4
inches is loam. The substratum lo a depth of 60 inches
is loam. The soil is noncalcareous lo a depth of 19
inches and calcareous below that deplh.
Permeability is moderate in the Morval soil. Available
water capacity also.is moderate' The eftective rooting
depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is mediurn, and the
hazard of water erosion is slight.
This unit is used as rangeland or hayland or for
homesite develoPment.
The potential plant community on the Showaller soil
is mainly btuebunch wheatgrass, western whoatgrass,
prairie junegrass, lndian ricegrass, true
mountiinmihogany, antolope bitterbrush, $askatoon
serviceberry, and big sagebrush. The average annual
production of air'dry vegetation is about 900 pounds per
acre.
The potential plant community on the Morval soil is
mainly needleandthread, western wheatgrass,
muttongras$, prairie junegrass, and big sagebrush' The
average annual production of air'dry vegetation is about
1,500 pounds Per acre.
Ths main timitation {or range seeding or mechanical
treatmenl is the surface stoniness in areas of the
Showalter soil. Suitable managernent practices include
proper range use, deferred grazing, and rotation
grazing. Aerial spraying is suitable lor brush
management.
ll this unit is used lor hay and pasture, the main
limitations are the surface stoniness, the slope" and tha
slow permeability in the Showalter soil. Grasses and
legumes grow well it adequate fertilizer is used.
This unit is very poorly suited to homesite
development. The main limitations are the $lope, lho
shrink-swell potential, and the stones througheiut the
profile.' This map unit is in capability subclass Vle,
nonirrigated. The Showalter soil is in the Loamy $lopes
range iite, and the Morval soil is in the Deep Loam
range site.
he average annual precipitation is 14 to 16
, the aveiage annual air temperature is 42la 44
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unit is about 45 percent Showalter very stony
and 35 percent Morval loam. The $howalter soil is
aroas, and the Morval soit is in the more
areas-
in this unit are small areas ol soils that are
to the Morval soil bul have 30 to 50 porcent
in the substratum. lncluded areas make up
20 percent of the totai acreage.
rShowalter soil is deep and well drained. lt
in alluvium derived dominantly from basalt.
10 to 15 percont of the surlace is covered with
5 percent with cobbles, and 5 percent with
l. Typically, the surlace layer is brown very stony
about I inches ihick. The upper 3 inches ol the
oil is very cobbly clay loam. The lower 28 inches is
cobbly clay. The substratum to a depth of 60
cobhly *andY loam,'l to 6
tgrraces, mountai formed in
alluvium derived
shale intermixad
well drained soil is on
sandstone and
or more is very cobblY claY loam.
Area, Colorado
characterize lhis site are prairie
, bluebunch wheatgrass'
y, The average annual Prod
is about 900 Pounds Per acr
ol
: tf the
deteriorates, mountain big
soils range from tine sandy loam to clay loam and have
a variaUf6 content of gravet, cobbles' and stones' The
depth to shale or sandstone is 4 to 30 inches'
'Permeability is moderate in the Torriorthents'
Available water capacity is low. The ellective rooting
i"prft i. 4 to 30 inches. Flunoll is rapid, and the hazard
of water erosion is severe.
The Carnborthids are shallow to deep and are well
drained. They tormed in residuum and colluvium derived
dominantly from sandstone shale and basalt' Typically'
these soili have a lighl colored surface layer and are
clay loam or loam. They are generally lree ol stones
throughout the profile, but scattered basalt stones'
coOUtLs, and sandstone rock fragments are on the
surface. The content of clay in the subsoil increases
slighlly with dePth.
?eimeability is moderate in the Camborthids'
Available water capacity is low or moderate' The
effective rooting depth is 15lo 60 inches' Runof{ is
rapid, and the hazard of watqr erosion is severe'
The Rock outcrop consistd mainly of barren
sandstone, shale, and basalt-
This unit is used as wildlile habltat' The native
' vegetation is a rather sparse stand ol grasses' forbs'
pinyon, and Utah iuniPer'' inis unit is poorly suiied to homosile development'
The main limitations are the slope, the depth to
bedrock, and large stones.
This map unit is in capability subclass Vlle,
noninigated. No range site is assigned'
sh, cheatgrass, and weeds
areas of
than $rere
improves dete
more woody
plant com . ln areas
by burning or bY
methods,hazard ol erosion
lor development,
and the shrink-swell
and swelling can be
moigture content
excavations with
potential can also
swelling. The deeP
level building sites
Septic tank {ields of
do not function
lity. Other kinds
needed. The effluent
can surlace in
because ol
disposal
septic tank
areag and
a health hazard.
soilis used for homesite
is the slope. The sloPe is \so a
concern it septic tank absorPtion are
lines should be installed
roads should be designed to
and help stabilize cut slopes.
unit is in caPability subclass Vle,
It is in the Clayey Foothills range site.
particularly
canyons"
major drainageways
outcroP
This unit is
percent Flock
hills, ridges, and foot slopes. lt is on lncluded in this
slopes throughout lhe survey area'
areas make uP about 20where maior drainageways cut deeP
The Torriorthents
is about 45 percent Torriorlhents, 20 and aro well drained.
, and 15 percenl Rock oulcroP.trom
in this unit are small areas of Monad, lyers,and basall. The is generallY
Brownsto, Cushool, Dollard, Ansari, and Almy stones. Tha layer is reddish
areas make up aboul 20 percent of the range lrom to clayey and have a
of gravel ?s, and stonos.
is moderate in the Tare shallow or moderately deep
hills,
to 65 percent slopes. This map unil is on
sloping to steep, mainly south-facing
drained. They lormed in residuum and
rived dominantly lrom sedimentary rock.
is generally covered wilh stones. The
r ranges lrom reddish brown to brown. The
5te watir capacily is low. The e,tective rot
is 4 to 40 inches. Runofl is rapid, and lhe
45 percent T
ellects ol
mainlaining a
foundation.
has a low
eflects of
of Monad, lYers,
hnd Alrny soils. lncluded
of the totalacreage'
or moderatelY deeP
erosion is severe.
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outcrop consisis mainly of barr
This unit is
, and basalt.
The native
vegetation is grasses,, and Utah iuniPer.
This unit is poorly te development.
The rnain limitati
bedrock,
This unii is in capability class Vlll. No r
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sandy loam. A thin layer of partially decomposea I
needlgs, twigs, and leaves is on the surface in many Ip'TEi;r"nitity
is moderate in the Brownsto soil. I
Available water capacity is low. The effective rooting
depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is. rapid, and the I
hazard of water erosion is modarate. I
This unit is used mainly for livestock grazing or
wildlife habitai. lt also is used for limited homesite I
development, lor Christmas lroes, or as a source of I
lirewood and posts.
The potential plant community on the Tridell soil is -mainly pinyon pine and Utah juniper nith an understol
of bluebunch wheatgrass, lndian ricegrass, Wyoming r
big sagebrush, and muttongrass' Other plants that
characterize this site are botllebrush squirreltail, I
antelope bitterbrush, and true mountainmahogany. ThJ
average annual production of air-dry vegetation is abot
300 pounds Per acre. I
The potential plant community on ths Brownsto soil!
mainty Wyoming big sagebrush, needleandthread, r
lndian ricegrass, western whsatgrass, and scattered -pinyon pini and Utah juniper. Oiller plants that I
characterize this site are bottlebrush squirreltail, I
antelope bitterbrush, and true rnountainmahogany' The
avorage annual production of native understory I
vegotation is about 600 pounds per acre. I
lf the range condition deteriorates, Wyoming big
sagebrush, cheatgrass, and annualweeds increase iq.
abundance. Mechanical treatment is not practical I
because of the very stony surface and the slope. r
Suitable management practices include proper grazing
use and a planned grazing $ystem. The slope limits t
acces$ by livestock. The limited accessibility results if
overgrazing of the less sloping areas. Selective thinnir
of the pinyon and iuniper stands improves the qualityl
the understory for grazing and provides firewood, Pol
and Ghristmas trees.
The Tridell soil is suited to limited production of
pinyon pine and Utah iuniper. The average annual I
production is 5 cords per acro. The average stoct$ngl
iate is 150 trees per acre. To ensure sustained yields
and continued use, the kind of wood production shotl
be considered bsfore the siands are thinned or cle-ar!
Special care is needed to minimize erosion when the-
siands are thinned or cleared. Thinning the stands r
generally promotes the growth of undsrstory grassesl
and young trees.
Onry tfr-e less sloping areas of this unit are suited tt
homesite development. The main limitations are the I
slope and ths stonine$s. Erosion is a hazard in the. .l
steoper areas. Only the part ol the site that is used lo
construclion should be disturbed' Topsoil can be I
stockpiled and used to reclaim areas disiurbed durinl
t$CI*Tridell.Brownslo stony sandy loams, 12 to 50
prrc*nt slopes, ertremely stony. This map unit is on
ierraces and mountainsides. Elevation is 6,4001o 7'700
feel. Tho averago annual precipitation is 12 to 14
inches, the aveiage annual air temperature is 42 to 44
degrees F, and the average frost'free period is 85 to
105 days.
This unit is about 45 percent Tridell soil and 85
percent Brownsto soil. About 5 to 10 percent of the
surlace is covered with $tones.
lncluded in this unit are small areas ol Forelle and
Evangton soils in the less sloping cleared areas' Also
included are small areas ol basalt Flock outcrop and
soils that are similar to the Tridoll soil but have less
gravel and fewer stones. lncluded areas make up about
20 percent of the total acreage.
The Tridell soil is deep and somewhat excessively
drained. lt formed in alluviurn and colluvium derived
dominanlly from sandstone and basalt. Typically, the
upper part of the surface layer is grayish brown stony
sandy loam about 2 inches thick. The lowsr part is
grayish brown very cobbly fine sandy loam about 7
i-ncl",es thick. The upper 5 inches of the subslratum is
very cobbly fine sandy loarn. The next part is cobbly
sanOy loam about 11 inches lhick. Below this is 12
inches ol very stony fine sandy loam. The lower part of
the substratum to a depth of 60 inches is very stony
loamy sand. Hard basalt is commonly below a depth o{
anoui O0 inches. The soil is calcareous throughout" A
thin layer ol partially decomposed needles,lwigs, and
leaves is on the surface in many places.
Fermeability is moderately rapid in the Tridell soil'
Available water capacity is low. The effective rooting
depth is S0 inches or more. Hunotf is rapid' and the
hazard ol water erosion is rnoderale.
The Brownsto soil is deep and welldrained' lt lormed
in alluvium derived dominantly lrom coarse textured,
salcareous sandstone and basalt. Typically, the upper
part of the surface layer is light brownish gray stony-
.
sandy loam about 4 inches thick' The lower part is light
brownish gray stony sandy loam about 7 inches thick
The uppei t d inches of the substratum is very gravelly
sandy loam. The next 12 inches is very gravelly loamy
sand. The lower part to a depth of 60 inches is gravelly
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In. The gravel and cobbles in disturbed areas
rr*outl x tne site is landscapad' particularly
used for lawns. Areas adjacent to hillsides are
rallv attected by runoff, which may be
lO Oy tnt movement ol rock debris'
growth has resulted in increased
of homes in areas of this unit.
unit is in capability subclass Vlle'
. if,, triO"tt'soil is in lhe Pinyon-Juniper
site, and the Brownsto soil is in the $tony plants.
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inches or more. Runoff is slow, and the hazard o{ water
sion is slight'ffi;;;it 6 used mainlv for irrigated hav and pastu
it us"O for homesiie development or rock
is"unit is used for hay and pasture' lhe
on is the low available water capacity'
is needed. Applications of nitrogen
us fertilizer improve the growth of 1
stocking iates, Pasture
g during wet Periods hetP
Londition and Protect the
Area, Colorado
and
reo tha
range site.restricted frompasture in
erosion.water can be aPPlied borrugation,
lining, or
irrigation
Uracca, moist-Mergel complex, I to 6.porcl
rrt,ttify $any' mis map unit is on alluvial sprinkler,methods. Pipe'
anO valtey side slopes' Elevation is drop irrigation ditches
leel. The average annual precipita!)6n is and reduce the ol ditch
the average annual air tempe
F, and the average frost'free
fe rs
lis
managad, the
hay per acre
lf this unit is
can Produce 4
lor homesite
of irrigated grass
the
50 percent Uracca soil 40 main limitations are large and boulders on
and below the growth has resulted
are small areas that are in increased in areas ol lhis unit.
Mergel soils have a Preserving the existing fver during construciion
raveland cobbles in
a lower of coarse if the site is
make uP 10 percent ol
landscaPed, ParticularlY in used for lawns. The
drained. ll lormed in ettluent from septic tank tields can surface in
mixed igneous and
to 15 Percent ol the
hetps to control erosion. tr
disiurbed areas should be
downsloPe areas and
density ol housing is
sewage systems ar6
a health hazard- lf the
high, communilY
the
. Areas adiacent lo
runoff, which maY
Vls, irrigated
range site.
is 16 to
is 40 to
to
, stonos, cobbles, and
is brown cobblY contamination of supplies Iting from sesPage
thickl
loam.
upper 5 inches of
lower 7 lnches is
trom onsite sewage
hillsides are affected
This map unit i in capabilitY
and I is in the StonY
to 8,400 The average annual
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95
the average annual air temPeratu
F, and the average trost-frae is 75 to
nit is about 50 percent Uracca soil and
Mergelsoit.
tea iir this unit are small areas ol soils that
to int Uracca and Mergel soils but lave a
surface layer and a lower content ol coarse
incruObo areas make up about 10 percsnl
r totalacreage.
rir" Ura"ca-soil is deep and well drained' lt formed in
The s\bstratum lo a dePth be accomPanied tho movement rock debris.
extremely co\blY loamY sand.
'/e ftagments rang\ lrom 35 to 85
I in a malor part ol tPtp surface layer
I molst-Mergel complex"lo t2
moderatelY raPid in the soil.percent , extremelY stonY. This unit is on
capacity is low' The e rooting alluvial valley side sloPes'is 6,800
or more. Runoff is slow,the
erosion is slight.
soil is deeP and welldrained. ll
About I to 30 Percent ot the
boulders, Slones, cobbles, and
, the surlace layer is grayish brown.coootl
rut I inches thick. The upper 12 inches of
,, it rrty cobbly sandy loam. The lower pa\to
of 80 inches is extremely stony sandy loam'- -1
[ntent of coarse lragments ranges lrom Q5 to 80
in
is
sim
, by volume.
ilrtiriru is moderate in the Mergel soil' Available
capacity is low. The etteaive rooting depth is 60 aruvium Jarived dominanlly lrom mixed igneous and
Aspen-GYPsum Area, Colorado
TABLE 10.--BUILDING SITE DEVBLOPMENT
terms that descrlbe restrlctlve ":iI,::::::'l."li ::::?"i"1?":i:""1i:;'ll;
See text for definit'ions of
":iil;.:1":.::=:l::,,'i*:'l!!i:i:il':#xil:.:lif:'Jli*:li:.i[:il;*.":li,"li].l"iol'l3h 'l]'tefms EnaL qsDv!Ivv..---:-;--..^_^ tr tlaq.nce Of an entfy lnoacaEes Lrtae e"v ----_;:-,^ rLo nacd for'OnSLte
Hi::1il.:-ti.iiii;xu Hm::;" ,H"::ii"::.'l"il'll.llii;;";;.-;""-iic erimiiate rhe need ror
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SmaII i t'ocal ro"ds ! -L"In:-:TlI
solr name and I '-l:.11::-. i ,fili:l?" I ":lli*" I .:-i?i:i:l i l"i-".'""'" i landscaPrns
1----------- lModerate: lsevere: lsevere: rrsvElE' i row strength, I I
Acree rtll"-"it'"'' ist'rt"k-"*'eu' ishrlnk-suerl' Ishrink-sv'erl'
| | i I lshrink-sw""'l--:'"t'n""'l
1 I I iseverei lsevere: lSevere:
t:---------- l':y:::: i':;:i:i-",",', l'!liii; .. i'!iii:i-swerr' i":i:"::*"n'n' i srope';;.------- i-;i;;;. I :l:;::-","r', I ""i?!il_""",,. i :i;;;. i srope, ' Ir I I I lshrlnk-swell'l
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iip "y,o.t I excavat'ions i ":::H:;" i hseiencs I uuirdings I 1
: i-^..---. ir",""", 1"""'"' l':9:::':;
6::--------- isrrgh.---------1.:i:liil.*"rr. rsrtsna------- i'lliiir-",.rr, I shrink-sweII' I
.il;;----- i'"Ili'li"r"r, i shrrnk-swelr' I ii?lil-",.rr. i :l:;:: i =t'ir"r'-""rr' t
laloPe' I ishrlnk-swell'leloPe'
5----------- I Severe: l'severe: I Severe: I severe: I severe: I S€
Acreer"i"p".lshrink-swell,islope.i-;i'i"i-","rr,il.o',strengt'h,IsloPe.Acree
i
rroee- i :[;:: ""-'-' i i ;i;;;. I :*fii-"-"rr. I
rishr. t1 I rra: lrrrrn.---------irootr"."' l"::::::r..-,., l''
'ii*, | | shrlnk-strerr' I I 'r'.-"'- f II I I lsloPe'
1 I 1 I i l-Y:::' I
,l----------- I severe: I Severe: I severe: I Severe: I severe: lSe
trnv lsrope' lslope' lslope' i:i;;;: isrope
islope' rArmy rsroPe' i ! | i rffi::
Igr, 9*: | '
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lnseL------------lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lse
I slope' I stope' I slope' I slope' I slope' I s
1llll lsevere: lsevere: I
Anv,k------------i.:l;;:: i':ffi:: i':r;:, l':ffi:: l':ffi:: l":l:;:. t
llllll
1gr, 11*: I 1 I 1 I I
',",*------ l,:ffi:: l':;il:: i':ffi:: i':1il:: l':ffi::
''=::, Illllll
skyttck----------lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lse'
I sloPe' I "top"' I slope' I slope' i slope' I slope'
sus,,ns---------i',:":., i';;;' i'=**, i#' i';iiE'.F^-aG i't"ffi::"'".frtgE'rns------- i"i;;;; srones, I slope, I srope'
"=- i i;;;.'srones. i r..g" stones. I sloPe'
i:;:3:.sLolrED,ii;;;'stones.ir".g.stones.llargestoneg.l
2r: l_ 1 r I i
'-:;:,".""1Ar,e,------------rs:ve::,----^- l':[::: l':ffi:; i'ffi:; iTlii:;.,ones. i':i:,".trre'------------i;;;. srones, islope, _-- l:l:::'.rones. ii:H:'slones. iriri. atones' lsrope'
,",i3!.sEoh€Srii;H:,stoneg.1r"'s"stones.Ilargeslones.i..."-_-1..
hsari-----------rseveri,- -^^, l'".y:::: l':;;;'." .".*,1':lili; - i'ilii*.'" '"*'iTi$":t"r"!
:i:::.." rock, | :*ffi'ro rock.i :i:;:.'" --- 'i dep-th to rock.r slope' I I
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Rock outcroP.
f Hord----- lSevere:
r ' s-:?e'
Soll nane and
rnap synibol
Shallow
excavatlons
Dwellings
vrlthout
basements
DweIIlnge
wlth
basementa
SmaII
commerclal
bulldlngs
Local roads
and street3
Larng and
Iandrcaplng
I cmall lton€t,
I droughty.
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Fu}l;""r.----------i.:;ilI*" "",".1n:i:iiii",.,,.
l,rrrn.----- --i,ti!llil,,",r, i":i:fii::,"rr. i':::iliil.
I I I lsrope. i i
lazeltrne---------it:[iil*" ".,..1,,,nnt---------lsright---------i':iH::"'
tl
I sIiEht--------- I Moderat€ :
llrr rll
llrr rll
!::i.,"n"---------l,rrrrr, i,rrrr,, l,=rrrr, i,rrrrr, i'rxr' i*;:,
tlllllrvarlral-- I severe: I severe: lsevere: I sevcre: ls:::.t:; -^---t lt:Y::::
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lslope.lsloPe'lsloPe'lslope'lclopc'l1ar9e'tonca'1 I t I I laloPe'
tllltluar,{------- lsev€re: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lseveres lsllght'
r t ^.. -! -^--l l^ II shrlnk-srell, I eloPe,i shrlnk-awell, I low atrength, !
t'::n"..,:- - --i"r"oi'1ii,.,, i'=*trrr-",.,,. i'rrrrii-,,.rr. l':rr*:i,"-..', l',*I:l::ull, l":i$::"'
rll
! *.'.ou'---------i'ilii!,".".",. I'i:;;:'"rones. i'i::;:'"..".". l'ij!ii,
I glll arr^--tE--a | '--E- -. -i ;i;;;: i ghrink-swerl' I slope' I aroPe' I
I I I lshrlnk-cscll'lrll1l!
I s€e rootnot" .: "*., tabre'
i t I
lsevere: lseveres lsGvere3
i-"fop., I large rtones' I large rtonG!'
i r"re. Btonas. t !llii---'--i!llliil
'3hlil;.-------- lr"r.r", lr"r"r., 1""r."", rsevere: is.,"r' ' lsQvere !
I glope. I shrtni-swell, i sloPe, i-shrlnk-csellr I low sEr€ngth' I slope'
t I "rop"l i shrint-swe1l' i slope' I slope' I
I I t I lchrlnk-swell'l
I *.tooo"---------i"ev€re:
irllrr
lsev€re: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lSevere:
I laree stonea, r "r"pl, i sloPe' i :t:ry'-,^-^- I i::'-:'.rones. i li:*."ton"t'l:i:3:."t"nea' I i:H:'srones. i i;;;:'srones. I rarse Brone!. r larse rrones. I grope'
1,*,,,,,---------l',,,;, i'ri*,,"'"'-" i#;: i':ffi:, i':;r:' i'''.;:.
ll-l1ll
-21,2 t I 1 I 1 t
I curecantl-- lscvere: lModerate: lModerate: lsevere: lModerate: lScverc:
I uu!Es'"er-- -l"iliiii*"
"""".iT:!::""....". i-i::i:;;.."". !-i,;;.. i !l:fi,aeti1q, ! ""* !tone8'
r i i
-4reE 'Lvr'=-'
i
---"-
i l
t.rn" stones'
!I Fushes-----------i':::'liir"r, l'ffii:i-",.rr. i'H:iii-","rr. i'il;i:i-","r,, i'il:lii :::ll, l"i*;:":;"""''
lsLope. 1 I i;i;;' lrowstrensth' lslopc'
194
SolI name and
map synbol
GoeIin
see footnote
Shallow
excavatlons
I cutbanks cave,
| $etness.
I
Drelllngs
without
basement s
Dwelllngs Iwith I
basements I
SmaIl
commercl,al
bulldlngs
Local roads
and streets
I
I
I Moderate:
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I Severe:
I wetness,
I floodlng,
I frost actlon.
l
I
I Moderate:
I slope.
I
I
lModerat,e:
slope.
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I Severe:
I elope.
I
I
lModerate:
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I
I Severe:
I Severe:
I slope.
I
Lawns and
I
I
I Moderate:
I severe:
l sLope.
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I
I
I Scvere:
I slope.
I
I Sevsre:
rretneas.
I
lModerate:
I Iarge stoner,
I slope.
I
I Moderate:snall atoner,
droughty,
slope.
I severe:
I slope.
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I
I Severe:
I
I Severe:
I large atones,
I slope.
I
l Moderat e :
I Severe:
I slope.
I
TABLE 10.--BUILDING SITE DEVELOPMENT-=Contlnued
34Empedrado I
I35--------- lModerate:
Empedrado I slope.
I
Empedrado I slope.
I
37---________-J--_ | Severe :
Etoe I sIope.
I
Evanston I
I
39, 40, 41--------lSevere:
Evanston I slope.
I
Fluvaquents
I
I
I Moderate :
I slope.
I
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I Severe:
floodlng,
rretnesa.
I Moderate:
I s1ope.
I
I
I Moderate:
cave. I s1ope.
I
I
I
I
I severe:I sIope.
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I
lModerate:
I
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
tltllModerate: I
I slope. I
tltl
I Severe: I
I slope. I
tllSevere: I
I slope. I
tl
I froet actlon. I large
tl
I Moderate:
I slope,
I Moderate:
I large
I frost actl.on. I alope.
ll
I
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I severe:
I floodlng,
I wetness.
I
I
I
I Moderate:
I slope.
I
I
I Moderate:
slope.
I
I Severe !
I slope.
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I
l Moderat e :
I
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
slope.
Severe:
slope.
Severe:
slope.
Severe:
slope.
Severe:
slope.
Severe:
floodlng,
wetness.
I Severe:I slope.
I
I
I Severe iI slope.
I
I
I
I
I Severe i
I slope.
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I
I Moderate:
I Severe:
slope.
I severe:
I slope.
l
I43*: IEorelle---- lModerate:I sIoPe'
I
I
Brownsto--- lSevere:I cutsbanks
44*:
Forelle---- lsevere:
I slope.
I
Brownsto--------- | Severe :
I cutbanks cave,
I slope.
I45--------- lModerate:
Forsey
I
I
46, 4'l----- lSevere:Eorsey I slope.
I
I
I large stones. I large stones. I Iarge stones.slope, I frost actlon, I large atones.
large stones. I large stones. I
48--------- lModerate: lsevere: lSevere: lsevere:
Fughes I too clayey. I shrlnk-swell. I shrink-sweI1. I shrink-swe1l.-llll
llll
4 9:-------- | s I lght--------- I S1 lqht--------- | s1 ight --------- I Moderate :
Goslin I I I lsroPe'
llll
I shrink-swel.l, I large stoncs.
I low strength. I
tl
I sItght--------- | sl tght.
tltl
I slope.
I
at end of table.
TABLE 10.-'BUILDING SITE
DweIIlngs
wlthout
bagemenEs
DE\TELOPMENl--CONi iNUCd
Dwellings
wl.th
basetnents
I
I
I severe:
i shrlnk-sueII'
I
I
I Severe:
I sIoPe,
i shrink-swelI'
I
I
I Severe:
I sIoPe.
Small
commerclal
bulldlngs
I
I severc:
i ghrtnk-sweII'
I
I
Local roads
and streeta
Launs and
landscaPing
I s1lght.
I Sev€re 3
I sIoPe.
I Sevcre:
aIoPe.
I Sevcrc:
SoiI nanre and
n8P lYribol
Shallow
excavatsions
I
I Mod€rate:I too cIaYeY'
I
I
I severe:i shrink-swelI'
I
I
I scvere:
i shrlnk-cueII,
sloPe.
Severe:
sloPe.
I
I Severe:
I Sevare:
i low acrength,
i shrlnk-swe11'
GothIc
52, 53------------ | sever€ :
cothlc I sIoPe.
I,I
I
5t---------------- I Severe :
Grotte
atr.
Gypsurn land.
I sloPe.
I Severe:
i shrtnk-sweIl'tor atrengthr
s IoPe,
shrlnk-sreIl 'I
I
I Severe:
I sIoPe.
I
I Sevcre:
I severe:
I sloPe.
I
I
I
I ',..rr"r., , tt:1;::: lt:]]i!. i;i?;;i
6----------------!n:*::*", i":i:iii:r,.r,, i'3tii:l"' l':ffi:: '";;i;:;*e11' I rarse atoner'
ip"or, lsr.v=' irrop".-' rghrink-swerr.l iarope' lsroPe'
' I
LoPe' ilitn" I I lfrost'actlon'l
tlitir.r".",is"r"t"trlt
1;;;----- l':ffi:: l':ffi:, i':ffi:: i"'-: i-;iil: 'aloPe'-rrv-- r , , rsevere: .1.:y:::: i":ffi:, i"EE:'arones,
Gysr iorthldr----- I
s:::::'
i-aipitt to rock, I sroPc'iepth to rock, I slope' | -rvvv' I thin layer.
alope. I r !I srope ' I r lea,ar.: iMod"r"c", !M?tt-:t:;
56---------- lModerate:
,rillil lrlil,lsevcre:! i I ,c-r.aia! lsevcre:55r,6?*: _-----1..,..", lr"u"r". tt:f::: ltil:i:i-",.rr, i-iir-atreneth' lalope'
I
I
5e, 60, GI, 62----lt:I:=: i:;;i;i-"-err, i aroge, Bnrrnx-"tr" i "iop., !'i;.;;' l'- t"rop"l-"---'ishrinx-swerr'lsrope' i;;;i;i-"rerr.l, to.,r' I I i-"--'-- Illiti""r.r",is"r.r",rll
63, 5{----- ------i':ffi:: i'ii:i:i-",",,, i'ffii-",.,,. i':f:ili-"""' i-ill,i:rens'!:' ' aroPe'
iterry lt--. lslope. lchrlnk-st I lshrlnk-cwell.lIililrilirri'rlrr., l-^,--.,o, i=",,.,., ir"u.r". -..-,. lt'.si:i-"-.rr. ltili'ii'.,,ert,,
lsrlsht'
'l;;;;;;-------l:6li'.o ,o.r,l":ffi:: i":iill." rock'r slope'
1
"""=' i ir"p"'
' lsrope. I i--^ I lsevere: ls"r"r.,
t I l'avere: lsevere:rvare: tsevere: ls:Y:::' i";;;i;i-"r"rr, i-i?' strensth' I aroPe'
3t' ' ,",".., i=:l:::i 'tevere: ,r. l"='iiiir-srett. I lilrii:il3il: il"i,r------------ir:::'liir"r. l=il:i:i-",err. i shrink-swe
t-llll-"----lI r .a: iroo.,..", !n"9.::l::.--,, i':i:iii:;,"rr,lttt'nt'rrrrerrake-------1"'nn'---------i":i:i:i::,"rr. l'!iiilil"'"''t' i:;;il;:;'err' i ill'li'!lili:lrllt
I i"..y------------lt:Y.:::: i-Iiiiii-"-,.rr, I srope, I sor'r^ i .rooe, I
l3JI
.-y-. | "Iop..
'--'-' i "tr.i"k-sue1l.
I sloPe' i ";;i;i-""ell. I
tllll-'---llllli'"u""tlsevere:Hrrrer,ake-------l':H:: i':ffi:: i':i:i. - [:*.", i..:.',..., i,,:":.| -----itrrsht---------lModerate: l'"iiiiI-t"tion' t
68----------------lsrtsh.---------isrlsht---------lslisht---- | srope'-iod"rolrllll
t
Sec fooEnocc at end of table'
196 Soil Survey
TABLE 10 . --BUILDING SITE DEVELOPMENT--Cont lnued
SolI name and
map slmbol
Shallow
excavatlons
Dwe1llngs
rrlthout
basements
Dwe1llngs
tllth
basements
Snal1
commerclal
bulldlngs
I
I
I
Tl ll
itllllI69--------- lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lMod€rate:
Kllgore I cutbanks cave, I floodlng, l floodlng, I floodlng, l floodlng. l 1;lli?l:I guLpafl^s saYs, I trevgr..Y,
iwecness. lwetnees. luetnesa. lwetness' I lfloodlng'
irll!l?o----------------i"ooerate: is"r".", lsevere: lsevere: lseverei lsltght.
i ioo .f.y"y. i shrink-sneII. I shrink-sweII. I shrlnk-swell. I shrlnk-swel1,
IKObaf I lOO Clayey. I Shflnk-glrell. I SnfInX-SWeIl. I snrltl^-sVvtrrr I eutrtr^-DwErr, I
I I I | | lowstrenEth' I
llllll
Kobar I goo clayey, i shrlnk-swell. I shrlnk-swell. I shrlnk-swe}l, I shrlnk-swell, I slope.
I slope. I I I slope' I low strenSth' !itllll.12---...--- |Severe: |Severe: |severe: |Severe: |severe: lsevere:
shrLnk-shrelI, I shrlnk-sweIl, I slopeKobarlslope.lshrlnk-swellrlsloperlshrlnk-shrellrlshrlnk-3werrrlsrope'i I slope. I shrlnk-gwell. I slope' | 1ow st'rength' I
I | - | I lsloPe' I
irllll
?3--------- lModerate: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lModerrtc:
Kobar I too clayey, i shrlnk-swell. l'shrlnk-swell. I shrlnk-sweIl, I shrink-e$e11, I sl'ope.
IsJ'ope.l||slope.llowsErengt,h.l
llllll
?4--------- lModerate! lModerate: lModerate: lsevere: lModerate: lModerate:
Leavittville lslope. lsloPe. lslope. lslope. lalope' lslope'
llllll75--------- lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere:
Millerlake lslope. lslope. lslope' latope' lslope' lalope'
llllll
16, 7't----- lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lSevere:
Mlne|slope.|slope.|slope.lalope.|slope.|slope.
llllll?8---------lsevere:lsevere:lsevere:lsevere:lsevere:lScverc:
Mlracleldepthtorock,|s1oPe.Idepthtorock,|sloPe.Islope.lslope.i ;iil.-- ---.-'i -- ' I srope. I | |
Illllll?9--------- lsevere: lModerate: lsevere: luoderate: lM:d:::t:: -^-,- lU:*T?t:;9---------- | l,gvefc!; I laeqsraeE. I eE 'v-v 'Moen t a.plt ro rocr.i shrtnk-swel1. i depth ro rock.l shrlnk-srel1, | $enttr-t3-1::k,l :s11,::.::"t,
llllll80.-..-----|severei|Moderate:lsevere:|severe:|Moderate!l*:1:Ti.::^..o.-..-----.|severei|l.!oderaEe:l5evere3|Jevgfg-|l-lvgE!g9s.Moen t a.pir, to rock. i shrlnk-swell, I dePth to rock' I slope' ! *:lll.::-:::k'| :Yll stoneE'
i "iop., I I I Iowstrength' I sloPe'
i f aeplh to rock. I I I aloPe' I
ii'llll81--------- is"r.r., lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere:
Moen I dePth Eo rockr I slope. I depth to rock' I slope' I slope' I sloPe'
l"fop". I lslLPe' I | !
llllll
82,83-...-|severe:lsevere:|Severe:|Severl:lsevere:|Severe:
Monad lslope. lslope' lslope' lslope' lslope' lelope'
llllll
84..--.....Islight,..--..--.lModerate:IModerate:IModerate:lModerate:Is1tght.
Morval I I shrlnk-ewel1. I shrlnk-swell. I shrlnk-srell. I lol, etrength, I
t I | | | frostactlon' I
llllll
85r86-----lsevere:lsevere:lsevere:lsevere:lsevere:lSevcre:
Morval lslope. lslope' lslope' lslope' lslope' lclope'
tll!ll8?*:tlllll
Morval-----lsevere:lsevere:lsevere:lsevere:lsevere:lSevere:I sloPe. I srope' I slope' I slope' I sloPe' I alope'
llllll
See footnote at end of table'I
Lawns and
Iandscaplng
I
T
I
I
T
I
t
I
I
T
Aspen-GYPsum Area, Colorado
TABLE 10.--BUILDING SITE DEvELoPMENT--contlnued
SoiI
nap
narRe and
synrbol
ShalIou
excavatlons
DweIIingsulth
basementa
Smal1
conmercial
bulldings
Local roads
and streets
I Sovcre:
Lavns arrd
IandscaPingDweIIlngs
wlthout
bas€mentg
ehrlnk-swe11r
slope.
t?t :
lrldcll---------- I Sevcre:
I
I
I Severe:
cave, I sloPe'
I
I
I
I Scvere:
I
I
I
I Scvere:
I rloPe.
I
I
I
I scver.:
I
I
I Severe:
lof, strengEh,
sloPe,
shrlnk-swell '
I
I
I Scvore:
I sloPe.
I Severe:
slope,
thin Iayer.
I cutbankr
I gloPe.
I
I
ioy"t"on--------- | sovcrc :
depth
aIoPe.
to rock,i-a.oii'." rock, I shrlnk-swerr'
I aloPe,I sIoPe.
i shrlnk-sreII' I
i I t isevere: lSevere: I
rc6u.re: lsevere: it:""::t,- -^^, lt:|]::. i-i.pii-." rock, I cmrr] ctonesr
RockouEcrop. I i 1 I -l"od.r.a"r.. lsltghc.
_____rc-vere! rsrlght---------isrretc lsrtsht--'------i1;;;;-icrron. t
'h;;---- l'il$}*' ".,..i":i;;:-' i srope' I crope' I ;;;I'actron' I
rttll"------l
I I I I l'""ttt lsevere:
---rca,a'a: lsevere: is""t"t lt:Y:::: i:i;;;: lsloPe'
'il";;---- I'lliii"*" ".,", i"IiIpI' i srope' I sroPe'
!
tgrope. ! | I i I
l---- | I I igodcrate! lModerate:
'i";;;---- l"il$:;*"..,.,i':l:::i"' i'iiilli::' ITI:::i"n' l"kilji".;' ' re'[ness'
lxetnesa'ltll-lqavere:
1",
J--- rpii r. rock, I alope, I dcPEn Ee rve^'
i ;;;-d'ro rock.l slope. I ltrelE'
Roscrt l:i$:."'roGrrr i:ffi'ro rock.i rrope' ldePsn Eo ree^'i ---'-
IrrllI I lu^,r-'.to: lr.r"r",
itrowatter-------- 1":::"liir.r, l'5;ili:;,err, i i::::, arones.
I srope ' I -4vrv'
, -,^-a. I raree aEones' ! I ll?ll-:lllil:i;;-:;;.", i"top.,_---^- lraree" I lshrlnk-cwerr'
i "roi". I rarge rEones' I
lrou"r"a", inod...a",
Iuod.,".", i"og.1.g.1 . ,, l":*:::'' l':ffi:. i1;;-;a;."sth' I sloPe'
Horvar-----------i":i:;::=' i--"trr"r-"rer}, I srope, I srevE'
r l"'or''-"""'i:ilfii-"'"lt'i i;l:::'action'
tllr';lr,llitlisevere:lsevere:I
I
t
I
T
T
itroratter--------lt:ffi:: i':ffi:: i-"iop". lsroPe' rErePE' isrope.
I I i t 1..r"r", is"r,.r.,1llu.rvar-----------i":I:;:: i":;:;:: l':ffi:: i""-:" i,.:11.., i,":":;
-lu^,ror:ta: luod"r.t., !n:d""t::---- l*i::::t:;"".". iT::;:'Iion'"' Idrough, a., lModerate: lModeraEe' i"i;;; srone!. I droughty.
'l;;;;;""--- -----l'i::;:':;,""""' l"i1?il":;""'"' i--ii'ec ltones' i I"g" stones'
"
---'
I
llligoderate:lsevere:
dr____-r---- rModerare: tlroderate: ir:?:-:"' lt:ffi:: iT;ry;_,^^-" ldroushtv',l;;;il;-- l"ili['!;"*", i"ii:i:, I srope'; srePE' i r.'-g. stones' I
I sroie. I large stones' i lttgt stone3' I i ---' l-
llllisevere:lsevere:r,a?a! rsevere: is.,""' lt:Y:::: i-:i;;;: !!:::?h'v',k"li;;;--------l':ffi:: i':ffi:: i-"rop'' I slope' ' lrvPE' i stope'
rll,lrirl
Sce footnote a! end of table'
SoilSurvey
198
TABI,E 10 ..-BUILDING SITE DEVETOPMENT--CONt iNUEd
SolI nane and
map slmbol
ShaIlotr
excavattons
Dwelllngr
wlthout
basemenEs
Duelllngs
wlth
basenrents
SrnaIl
commerclal
bulldlngs
Local roads
and gtreets
Lawnr and
Iandscaplng
liirli1oo*: 1 I 1 I t I
starley---- lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere:
I depth to rock. I aepti to rock. i depth to rock. i alope' I depth to rosk' I srnall stone3r
1 I I i a"ptr' to rock' i I depth to roclt'
1l1lllsrarnan---- tsevere: tscvere:-- ---" i=:::Ii'"^ ,..k.1":fi::: l"::;fi'.. ,".r.ltlliii'"ron"r,i.pi,i-t" rocf. i aepti to rock. l depth to rock. l slope, I dePE'n Eo Eocx' r s.lsr^ 'bv"e"
I 1 I dePth to rock' i I dePth to rock'
1l1o*:Iii1II -r---r-. rccv.re: lsevere: lSevere: lsevere: lModerate:
I
I
I
I Severe:
I too cIaYeY,
I rlope.
lllr rrll
Rockoutcrop. I I r I I1lr,.,rll
ranna------ l':!!fi';; ,....,1":;:lii-",.rr. l":;;il,1-",.1r. i-;;;lii-"werr' i i5t:l;ffili: I o"'n to rock'
Irooclayey. I I i- -
|ItllP1ne11l---- lModerate: lModerate: iModerate: lModerate: lModerate: lsllght'
I roo clayey. t "Urfii-iwet1. i shrlnk-swell. i shrink-swell' I shrlnk-sweII' I
1 I 1 I I lot' Etrenqt'h' I
llllll102*:gllltlTanna------------lModerate: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lModerate:
r ;il;-;; rock, i "urrir-","u. i-:;;i;i-svrerr. i-:l:|3:-""", I i|it:l;::ili: I i:]ff'to roc*.
plnerrt----------iroo.r.a., luod.r"t., luod.r"t", lsevere: lModerate: lModerate:
Itooclayey'lshrtnk-swell'lslope'lsiope'lshrlnk-swell'lslopc'r "ilpll-'-" i "ropJl-"'="' i ;;;i;i-"'"rr' i I li:o:l'""tl' i
103*:lrlllrTanna------ lsevere: lsevere: lSevere: lsevere: lsevere: ls€v€rG:
I slope. I ehrrni-swell, I slope, i-shrlnk-awell' I shrlnk-eweII' I slope'
I | "rop]l---='^' i ;;;i;i-"'err' i alope' I li:r:I"'n'n' I
Ptnerrl---------- ir..'"t" t 1"""'" ' i'"'"tt ' lsevere: lst"t" t lsevere:
I slope' I srope' I slope' i slope' I slope' I slope'
lll1ll104*:111i".,""",Ia",r.t",14"'"t"'u{.: I
Torrlorthents---- | Severe: lsevere: I severe: I Severe: I levcrs' '--
Idepthtorock,|elope,ialntr,torock,isloPe,Idepthtorocr,|glope,I ;i;;;.-- i d.pth'!o rock.i ;i;;;.-- rve^'i ;il'to rock'i srope' j-*:t:.:oro*'
Canrborthlds------ I v.trable------- I varr"ure------- i u"t'"or"------- i varlable------- i vartable------- | varlable '
1l111lB--L-...^,^- I t I 1 I I
rl
tlll;r"t.n.n."----ir""t"t l'"'""' l'""tt"'- - i"t'""t l'"'""' is""t"'
I dept,h to rock, t "rop], i depth t,o rock, I slope, l depth to rockr I slope,
lelope.laepti'torock.lalope'-tatptt'torock'iifopt'ldepthtorock'
11111l
Rockoutcrop. I I 1 I 1 Iriiiitllli.tr----------1.",""' i""'"' it:f::' l':f::: i':fiil: rsevere:
I cutbanks cave' | "fop"' I sloPe' I slope' I sloPe' I slope'
lsloPe. 1 I 1 I I
l111ll
See footnote at end of table'
Aspen-GYPsum Area, Colorado
IABLE 10 . --BUILDING SITE DEVELOPMENT--Con! inued
l05r:ISevere:Brorrnsto--------- I Severe :lsevere: l-EYt
i cutbankr caver I lloPe'
10?r:
I
I
I Scvere:Urlcca----------- I Sevare :
I
I
lSetrcre:I aloPe.
I
I
I
I Severe:
Btsonea. I large stones'
I
I
I Severe:
SoiI narne and
rnap cllrttbol
ShaIlor
excavatl'ons
DweIllngs
sithout
basementa
I Severe:
DreIllngs
wlth
bacementa
SmaII
conmercial
bulldlnge
I
I
I
lSeverctI cIoPe.
I
I
I
I sevcre:I large atones'
I
I
I severe:
Local roade
and gtreets
) Severe:
slope.
I Severe:I large stones'
I
I
I severe:
I Largc stones'
Latrns and
landscaPing
I
I
I Severe:
I lerge ltonegr
I cIoPe.
I
I
I Sevcrc:
I large EEoneB,
I droughtY.
I
I ModeraEe:
Iargc atones,
droughtY.
i cutbanks cave, I Iarge
I large stonec. I
I
thrqel----------- I Severe :- I large atones'illnl'"..."". i-r"tg" stoner' I rarge stonea'
I Illlr
i ;I;'i ;;.;;;;'i r.'e" 'tone'' I ?l:n;'I large rton€s'
r sroPe' i i-::_::_ ____-l
-lr1l,rl
l!irr:--
'l:::."-----------1r",.'"'. l'rr=,r' i"rr=,r'--- 1"""""' I"".'"' i"u"'"'
I cutbanks cave,l large stone". i lttg" atonea' I slope' i I""gt aeones' I largc ttonca'
lrargeatonea'! | ir"tg"stoneB'i ldroughty'
i lhrset----- -----i"""":"'"o"=o' l=,r='-r' l"t"T'-'' 1""""' 1"""'"' i"ot"'"t"
I I large stones. I large stones. i It'gt atoner' i slope' i l"tgt ltones' I large atones'
I r- - I I ir"te"8tone8'i ldroushtyr
I I 1 t ! i laropc'
llllllr!1g9r,110*: 1 t I I 1 I
I u.eccr---- lsevere: lseverc: lscvere: lsevere: lseverc: lSevcre:
I li:H:"::"::::,1 il:E',:;sroner. iTig:'s,ones. ili:i;'s,onea. i ;*:'3'!oneB' iiitl="*:"'"'r"i;;.--- i I ' i l-
rbrscr-----------iril, i':y:::' 1""""' l'"".'"' i"'"'"' lsevcre!
I rarge rtones' I cloPer I elope', I rlope', i tlope' I sloPe'
lsloie.llargeatoner.ir.'e.3tone8.it.'e"3toner.llargcltones.l
llllll
[1---------------lsevcre: lsevere: lSevere: lsevere: lsevere: lscvcre!
vendanore I depth to rocl' I slope' i deptir to rock' i clope' i elopc' I slope'
laloPe' I igroPe' 1 I I
lll11l
ll2---------------lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lsevere: lsevcre:
roodharr r deprh ro rock,l ?lg:;-l^6a. i":fl33.t.'"*'i"ii:i:1".on.". I iI!:'lronaa. i il?!:'stone!'
lglope. I l'e-'-----' i I l-
u3---------------ir.il," : !r=*r,t, !r=rr=='-^ 1"""' i'"'""' rseverc:
ioosrey I g:!!l ." rock, | "rop"' i":iii:.t" '""t' i-IiipIt i
srope' I sloPe'
| 'Y'- - i I ----- | "rronr--------- isrrght--------- lsrtght '
rlfi-------------it:::;:i*"
""*"'
ittt'nt---------isrrqht lsltsht-----
I
rls---------------lr.;":""
*'-'!'"1,,t''
inou"'"t'' l'"""' ltrod""t"' itrod'r"t''
ramo I cuiuankc cave'l "roptl-- i slope' i srope' i slope' I srope'
llllll
lUe---------lscvere!lsevere:lscvere:lsevere:lsevere:lSeverc:
I rearo I cuibanxs cave' I arop"' i clope' i slope' i stoPc' I srope'
r rsrope. r I i ' I il--'--il'il^tllii**----------i'"""'' !'=*t,t' 1""""' l'"""'' i'"u""' lsevere:
I sroPe' I slope' I sroPe' i:i;;;: i :i#:*"nto' I
srope'
1tl
scc footnote at end of table'
Aspen-Gypsum Area, Colorado
TABLE 11. --SN.IITARY FACILITIES
(Some term3 that descrlbe restrlctlve soll features are deflned in the Gl'ossary. see text for deflnitLons of
rsllghtrr'goodrn and other terma. Abgence of an entry lndicates that the soLl was not rated. The
lnfoimatlon ln thll table lndlcates the donLnant sol} condlllon but does not ellminate the need for
onsl.te investlgatlon)
201
I
I
I
I
SolI name and
nap symbol.
Septic tank
absorptlon
flelds
Serage lagoon
aroag
I Severe:
depth to rockl
slope,
Trench
sanltary
1andfl11
I
I
I severe:
I too clayey. Itl
I Severe:
I elope,
I too claYeY. I
I
I Severe:
I too clayey. Itl
I severe:
I slope,
I severe:I slope.
I
I
I
I Severe:I s1ope.
I
I
I Severe:I slope.
I
I
I
I severe:
I slope.
I
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I
I Severe:
slope,
too clayey, I
Iarge stones. I
I
I
Severe:
depth to rock,
slope,
large stones.
Area
sanltary
landfllI
tllsltght---- lPoor::l
ll
II
rl
rl
rl
II
rl
II
rl
rl
ll
I
1------------------- | Severe :
I percs slowly.
I2----------- lSevere:Acree I Percs sIowIY,
I slope.
I3----------- lsevere:Acree I percs slowly.
I{----------- lSevere:lcree I percs e1ow1y.
I5--------------:---- | Severe :
Acree I percs slowly,
I slope.
I
5------------------- I Moderate :
Alny I percs slorly.
I7------------------- | Severe :
AIny I slope.
I
Igrr gr: IAnsel--__--_ lSevere:I percs slowly,
I slope.
I
Anvlk------- lsevere:
I s1ope.
I
I
lQtr 11*3 IAnvtk------- lSevere:
I slope.
I
Iskylick----- lSevere:
I percs slor1y,
I slope.
IsUgtlng---- lSevere:
I Percs sIowIY,
I slope,
I large stones.
I
l2*z IArIe-------- lSevere:
I dePth to rock,
I sloPe,
I large stonea.
I
See footnote at end of table.
I
I
I severe:
I slope.
I
I severe:
I alope.
I
I
I Moderate:
I slope.
I
I severe:
I slope.
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I
I Severe:
I aeepage.
I
I Severe:
I seepage,
I alope.
I
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I
I Severe:
I s1ope.
I
I
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I
I severe:
I slope.
I
I
I Severe:
I sloper
I large stones.
I
I
I
I Severe:
I too clayey. I alope.rl
lModerate: lPoor:
I severe:
I s1ope.
tl
I S119ht----------- I Poor :
I too clayey.
I
I Poor:
I too cIaYeY,
I elope.
I too clayey.
I
| loo clayey.
I
I Poor !
I too clayey,
I slope.
I
I Poor:
I slope.
I
I
I
lPoor:I eIope.
I
I
I Poor:
I large stones,
I slope.
I
I
I Poor:
I largc atone6,
I slope.
I
I Poor:
I slope.
I
I
I Poor:
I too clayey,
large stonec,
elope.
I Poor:
I area reclaim,
I large gton€s,
I slope.
I
I too clayey. Itllsltghu----- lslight----- lGood.llltll
I Severe:
I slope.
I severe:I slope.
I
I
I
I severe:I slope.
I
I
I severe:I slope.
I
I
I
I Severe:I slope.
I
I
I severe !
I slope.
I
I
I severe:
I slope.
I Severe:
depth to
slope.
Da1ly cover
for landfill
large stones.
rock,
I
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t
I
t
T
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SoiI name and
nap aymbol
Anrarl_---:-------- | Scvere :
septlc tank
abrorptlon
fields
depth to rock,
slope.
rlope.
Scverc:percc cIorIY,
alope.
Severe:
slope.
Trench
sanitary
IandflIl
I Severe:
depth to rock,
aIope.
Area
sanltary
landftll
I
I
I sevcre:
I depth to rock,
I rlope.
Soll Survey
DalIy cover
for landflll
erea reclaln,
large ltonct,
rlopc.
I
t
I Poor:
| leepege,
I too candY,
I srnll ltone!.
I
lPoor:
r3epag.,
too aandy,
anrall ttonce.
Poor:Itrgr rtonel,
rlopc.
lPoor:I clope.
I too cIaYcY,
I herd to Pack,
I arnell ltonor.
I
I
lPoor: .
I too claYGY,
I hard to Pack,
I cnaU ttoner.
I
lPoor:
Iarge ltones.
I Poor:
I too cIaYrY,
I herd to Pack,
I snall lEonag.
I
I Poor:
I lrrge .tonea,
I Poor:
I clope.
I
AEencio------------ I SGvere :
I
I Poor flltcr'
AzeIt lne-____-_--__ | Scvere :
I I
o""'frrter'
I1rl*: I
Calllngr----------- | Sevcre :
I Perca alowlY,
Roch outcroP.
13*:
15*, 16*:
charco
I
I depth to rock,
alope.
I
I Severe:I seepage.
I
I
I
Severe:
aeepag€.
Severe:
elopc.
I
I Severe:
I rlope.
I
I
I
I Severe:
I seepager
I clope.
I
I Scvere:
laePrget
slope.
I SeveresI slope.
I
I
I
I sever€ 3
I slopel
I large !tone!.
I
I
I Severc:I alope.
t
I
I
I severe:I slope,I large stones.
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I
I
I Severe:I aeepage,
I too Bandy.
I
I
I Severe:I aeepage,I too sandY.
I
I
I
I severc r
I elopcr
I large rtonca.
I
I Severe:
I rlope.
I
I
I
I Severe:
I slope,
I large stones.
I
I Severe:
I alope,
I Eoo cIaY.Y.
I
I
I
I Sevcrc:
I too claycy.
I
I
I
I Severe:
large stonea.
Severe !
slopc,
too cIaYeY.
Severa:
sJ.oper
larEe stoner.
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I Sevcre:
I aecpage.
I
I
I severe:I a1ope.
I Sevcrc:
I seepage,
I slope.
I
I severe:
I aeepage,
I slope.
I Modgretc:
I aIope.
I severe:
I slope.
I Severe:I slope.
I
I
I severe:I sIope.
I
I
I
T
T
I
t
I
I
I
Mord------- lSsvere:I percs alowlY,
I slope.
I
I1?*: I
Cochetopa---------- I severe :
I Percs slowlY'
I
I
I
Antrobug--- lsevere:
I large atones'
I
I
1B*r 19r: I
cocheBopa---------- | Severe :
perca
aIope.
sIowly,
Antrobus--_--_----- | Sevare :
I aloper
I large gtones.
I
20------------------ | Severe :
Coulterg I slope.
I
TABLE 11. --SANITARY FACILITIES--Cont lnued
See f,ootnote at end of table.
204 Soi! Survey
TABLE 11.--SANITARY FACILITIES--Contlnued
Soil name and
map symbol
Septlc tank
absorptlon
fields
Sewage lagoon
areas
Trench
sanltary
IandfilI
Area
sanitary
landftll
Dally cover
for landflll
2g*,30*:
Rock outcrop.
3 1---- -----
Dotser:o
Severe:
slope.
Dotsero
33*:
Earsman------------ I Severe :
Rock outcrop.
I depth to rock,I slope.
I
I
I
I34------------------ | slisht
Empedrado
Enpedrado I slope.
I
I
3 5------------------ | Severe :
Enpedrado I elope.
I
I3?--------- ------lSevere:
Etoe I slope.
I
I38--------- lModerate:
Evanston
39, 110,41
Evrnston
I percs slowly.
42*--
Pluvaquents
43*:
ForeIJ.e---- lModerate:
I percs slow!.y.
I slope.
I
Brownst o---------'- I Moderate :
44*:
I slope.
I
I
IForelle---- lSevere:
I slope.
IBroernsto--- lSevere:
slope.
I Severe:
I seepage,
I slope.
I
I Severe:
I eeepage.
I
Severe:
aeepage,
depth to rock,
slope.
I Severe:
I seepage,
I slope.
I
I Severe:
I seepage.
I
I
I Severe:
rock, I depth to rock,
I slope.
Poor:
sIope.
Fair:
small stones.
I Poor:
I area reclalm,
small stones,
slope.
I Falr:
I snall stones.
I
I Falr:
snall stones,
slope.
Poor:
alope.
Poor:
large stones,
slope.
Good.
Poor:
slope.
I Poor:
I seepage,
I too sandy,
I small stones.
I
I
I Falr:
I slope.
I
I
I Poor:
I small Btones.
Poor:
slope.
Poor:
smalL stonesr
slope.
I Severe:
I seepage,
I slope.
I
I Severe:
I seepage.
I
I
I Severe:
I depth to
I slope.
Severe:
slope.
Severe:
floodlng,
wetneas,
poor fllter.
Severe:
aeepage.
I Severe:
I seepage,
I slope.
I
I Severe:
I seepage,
I slope.
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I
Moderate !
aeePage,
slope.
Severe:
slope.
Severe:
seepage,
floodlng.
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I
I Severe:
I seepage,
I slope.
I
I
I severe !
I sIope.
I
I severe:
seepage,
slope.
l€evere:
I seepage.
I
I Severe:
I seepage.
I
I
I severe:
I seepage,
I slope.
I
I Severe:
I slope,
I large stones.
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I
I slight-----
I
I
I
I Severe:I slope.
I
I Severe:I floodlng,I seepage,
I wetness.
I
I
I Moderate:
I s1ope.
I
I
lModerate:
I slope,
I too sandy.
I
I
Severe:
seePage.
Severe:
seepage.
Severe:
seepasle,
slope.
Severe:
slope.
I s1lght
I
I
I
JSevere:I slope.
I
I Severe:
I floodins,
seePagre,
t,etneaa.
I Moderate:
I sIope.
I
I
I Moderate:
slope.
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I Severe:
See footnote at end of table.
s1ope.
I
Asoen'GYPsum Area'
t
SolI name and
naP eYmbol
Colorado
Septlc tank
absorPtlonflelds
seuage lagoon
ereal
TABLE 11.--SANITARY FAcILITIEs--ContLnued
Trench
aanltarYIandfill
Area
eanltarY
landfiII
DaiIY cover
for landflll
{5---------------l;;;.;- i i:[: tltxlt:
i-i.:i:."...""
16, 47-'-"'-------- lsevere: lSevere:
- Forsey i sloPe' I slope'
r I llargeatonea'IrlI
D'^":--- --l*'nn'-----------ltevere:r ,3;;;;; i---'"- i """p"s".
r (^------------------lsevare: lSevere:ri"l--"Irlaaa-|seePage'iotlln lrloPe' lseGPaYE'I I sloPe'
t!
5l------------------ i s""tt t I Moderate:
cothtc I perca srowry. ! r:€!:gc,GoLhlc I PsrsE -rv'rr. : -
| | sroPe'
1lm r1--------------|Scvere: Isevere:'il.ii. i P"tt" srowrY' I sroPe'
I sloPe' I
tl i""t'
I I
*'n'"
Il l"',"n"' i
t l"'""" i !i"p"'
(tt.
Gypaurn land.
Gvoslorthtds------- | Severc :YrF------ | dePt'h to rock'
I slope'
I
56------------------ ! Moderate :
Ipron I percs gIorIY,
I sloPe.
I
lir
!r.,"'"; --_. isrrgt't---- i'l3l'"r.r.r,I too cIaYeY. i I hard to pack.
irl
1 r"r".. , l st"rt t lPoor :
! alone, r "i.p. I illo'll'il:*,I too cIaYeY. I I glope.rll
1 I rD^^?!
t!
I slope, !
I large stones. I
I sloPe. I srePE'
i
1s",.'", lt:Y:::' i':Ltr srones,i slope. I srope. i :ilr..
li
iroo"t..", l"'"tt'
I depth to
I slope.
rock,
i..r"r., _- isrrght---- Itli.r., srones.I Iargc ltonea' I frliil1r.,.,., i':f::: l':i:i, srones,
irir.r.r., isrrgr,t---- irill,.r"r"r.I too claycy. II Lvv v-srv,' j I
i.rrnn.----- lsllsht---- l"::t'
' I - | srnall atone!'
lilI ; -evere: lPoor:lsevere: l-_r^-- I slope.
lseverG: lsevere:
ral'ra I Percs glouly, I srope'lilttr!llr!lllrllist'"'"t lsevere:' --'i- is:::::"' '""k' l':::;I
t
t
I
T
T
I
ltilili'.. '""*, l"ilili"o 'o"*' i-i:i::.," '"*' I :i;;.reclalm'
r erope. , 5:;:'"" '--"-' i "rop"' I sloPe'
S?---------- I s.vcre:
Ipaon I sloPe'
I
I
--YF-r 1 I
severe: lModerate: iModerate: lPoor:
srope. I "i:;::=' -^- i--"iop'' I amall ..one''
- | Iarge sEonel' I
rll
scvere: lsevere: lsevere: lPoor:
,srope. r=iii". islope' l""Sl:."t""""''!l'
gl
severe: lsevere: lsevere: lPoor:
deDth to rock, t atiii'to totr' i atpii-to to"x' I area-rccrelm'
srope. r ";:;'j.'"
'--^' i "rop' I ""Hl:."t"n""'
1l1tlrsevere: is.r.r.,. ---L lt::: recraln,Itilili,.o ,""", Itiliii'." ,""*, i"i"iii-.o '".r, I arca recLarn'
i srlp". I ;i;;' I "r;;;' I too 'crayey'
I ! iilii""'' I hard to Pack'
rr-.---"ll
l""u"t., i'""" ' lsevere: lPoor:
i srope. , ffi;:; i-"r'P"' i il?o'll'il:,*,
i I t,oo clayey. I I sma1l ltones.
IrrauaddY
g
60, 61,
53,64---- lsevere:
JerrY Percsslope.
I
I
62-----'I Severe:I dePth to rock'
I Percs sIowIYr
I sloPe.
I
slorlyr
Sec footnote a! end of table'
Aspen-GYPsum Area, Colorado
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TABLE 11.--sANITARY FACILITIEs--contlnued
SoIl narne and
nap sYmbol
IgO--------- lsevere:
septlc tank
absorpElon
flelds
sewage lagoon
areas
I
I
I Severe:
I dePth to rock,
I sloPe.
I
I Severe:
I depth to rockr
I slope.
l
I Severe:
I seepage,
I slope.
I
lModerate:
Trench
sanltarY
IandfilI
I
I Severe:
I depth to rock.
I
I
I severe:
I depth to rockr
I sIoPe.
I
I Severe:
lsl.oPe.
I
I
lModerate:
I too cIaYeY.
I
I
I Severe:
I sIoPe.
I
I
I severe:
I sIoPe.
I
DaiIY cover
for landfill
I
I Poor:
rock. I area reclaim'
I
I
I Poor:
rock, I area reclalm,
I sIoPe'
I
I Poor :
I sloPe.
I
I Poor:
slope.
I Poor :
I sloPe.
I
I Foor:
I slope.
Area
sanitarY
landfill
I depth to
I
I
rock.
I
I Severe:
I depth to
I
I
I Severe:
I depth to
I sloPe.
I
I severe:
I seepage,
I sIoPe.
I Severe:I slope.
I
I
I Severe:
I sloPe.
I
I Severe:
I sloPe.
Moen
Uoen
82,83------ lsevere:
llonad I Percs sJ'owrY'
I sIoPe.
I
1llsltqht---- lFalr:
i I too crayey,
i I small stones'
t!MorvaI
I depth to rock,
I sIope.
I
I percs slowlY
I
I
. I seePage,
I sIoPe.
I
85,86------ lsevere:
Morval I sloPe'
t{orval------ lsevere:
I sIoPe.
I
Irrdel1----- lsevere:I Poor fllter'
slope.
I Severe:
I depth to rock,
slope.
Bock outcroP.
89---------- lModerate:
Llurgel I perca sIorIY
I
I
t(l------------------ I Moderate :
lhrssel I percs slowlY,
I slope.
I
I slope.
I
Redrob I wetneas,
I Poor fllter'
I
I
- | severe:
I depth to rock,
I slope.
I
I
I
shoualter---------- | Severe :--- l Percs slowlY'
I
I
See footnote at end of table'
I Severe:
slope.
I Severe:
I slope.
I
I Severe:
I seePager
l slope,
I large stonea.
I
I
I Severe:
depth to rock,
alope.
I
lModerate:
I seePage,
I slope.
I
I Severe:
alope.
I Severe:
I sJ.oPe.
I
I seve!e:
I seepage,
I fIooding,
I $retness.
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I Severe:
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TABLE 11.--SANITARY FAcILITIEs--Contlnued
Soll name and
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Attachment ll
Vegetation Report
Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD Rezoning/ Subdivision Prelirninary Plan Application Octobet2003
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Rlxcn lr CoULTER CnrBr
VrcrtATroN RrPonr
Prepared by
Dawn Keating, Wildtife Management Consulting
FebruarY l9r2ffi3
The Ranch at Coulter Creek (RCC) encompasses 478.7 acres in eastern Garfield County.
The RCC is located on a bench north of Cattle Creek and west of Coulter Creek in portions of
Township 75, Range 87W, sections I and 6 and Township 75, Range 88W, section 1. To the
souttr ani west, is Eureau of Land Management public land, which includes the Fistrer Creek
Special Managemant Area. Red Canon fload or County Road 115 borders the property to the
nortt. The elevatioffi range from 7193 feet to 7440 feet. Topographicaltl,.Jlre property is
comprised of rolting opeiagdculffial pastures, small knolls and a large hill on the south end of
the Ranch. Steep hitlsides drop 400 feet down to Cattle Creek along the southem properly
bormdary.
The following report describes the four main plant communities found on the property.
These four communities are:
. Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata)
o Ganrbel Oak (Quercus gambelii)
o Two-Needle Pinyon-Rocky Mountain Juniper/ Garnbel Oat</ Big Sagebnrsh (Pinus
e duli s -Juniperus s c opulorum/Quer cus gamb elii/Artemi sia trident at a)
o lrrigated Hay Pastures
Soils, geology, aspect, precipitation and land use all contibute to dictate the plant
commgnitier oriu pur"el of hnd-. Figure I lists the USDA - RCS soil qpes formd on RCC
and their general location onthe property (see Attachment 9, UDSA - RCS Soils
Designations and Tables in September2}}2 Sketch Ptan for more inforrration).
USDA - RCS Soils Designations
Location on
Property
Soil Type
w Acree Loam 6-12%
SE Cochetopa-Antobus Associatio n l2-25Yo
Center Empedrado Loarn 6-12%
Center Fughes Stony Loam 3-l2o/o
NW Lyers Loam 6-25%
w Morval-Tridell Compl ex l2-50Yo
N Showalter-Morval Complex 5 -l 5o/o
w Showalter-Morval Complex 15-25%
S Iorriorthents-Cambrothids-Rock Outcrop Complex 6-650/o
w Tridell-Brownsto Stony Sandy Loams 12-50% (extremely stony)
Figure 1
Plant Communities
Prior to agricultural operations, RCC was likely dense pinyon-juniper woodlands
interspersed with sagebrush fields and Gambel oak patches. Remnants of this vegetative pattern
can be seen today on the adjacent BLM property and steeper sections of RCC that were
inhospitable for haying.
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Native Pinyon-Juniper
on adjacent BLM land
Figure 3
Native Big Sage
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Figure 2 shows the pinyon-juniper woodland along the western property borurdary.
Patches of this plant community remain along the southwestern boundary of the property. The
fence line in Figure 3 separates the unaltered BLM sagebrush field on the right from RCC on the
[eft that was converted to a hay pasture during agricultural operations over the past 100 years.
Patches of Gambel oak, like the ones seen in Figure 3, remain sporadically on the Ranch.
The plant communities currently found on RCC are displayed on the attached Vegetation
Map. Overall, the pinyon-juniper woodlands found on the western portion of the property give
way to sagebrustr fields onthe eastem half of the Ranch. These two plant communities are
separated by remnant patches of Gambel oak and irrigated hay meadows inthe center ofthe
Ranch. Of the four plant communities described below, three are native cornmunities, and one is
man-made. The photographs attached at the end ofttris report were taken in Febnrary 2003 and
display these plant commrnities.
Big Sageb rursh Qlrtemisia tridentata)
This native plant community is a shrubland with big sagebrush dominating the shnrb
cover and comprising more than25o/o of the total vegetative cover. It often occurs mixed with
grasses. Large areas of it are fourd on the eastem half of RCC, which may in part be to long-
term grazing activities. Sagebnrsh is unpalatable to cattle and big game, leaving it in place while
more desirable grass and shrub species are consumed. As these more desirable species become
browsed out, the sagebrustr" with little competition, takes over. This plant commrurity oovent
nearly 50Plo ofthe property.
Gambel Ork (Qaercw gambelii)
Small patches of this scrub oak community are found on the NW and SE comers of the
property where Gaurbel oak comprises more tltar.2lo/o of the total vegetative cover and is the
dominant shrub. Plant associations ofthe Q. ganbelii include Serviceberry (Amelanchier
alnifolia),Utah shadbush (1. utahensis), Carex heliophila, Mountain mahogany (Cercocwpus
montanus),Mountain snowberry (Synphoricarpos oreophilus), and Choke cherry (Padus
(Pr-unus) virginiarw). Fieldwork on RCC was done in the winter of 2003, making identification
of these species that often occur with Ganrbel oak inconclusive. Additional fieldwork is
recommended during the growing season to ascertain ttre presence of any of these species witttin
tlrese patches.
Two-Needle Pinyon-Rocky Mountain Juniper/ Gambel Oak/ Big Sagebmsh (Pinus
edulis-luniperus scopulorwty'Querc us gambelii/Artemisia fiidentata)
Generally described as forested areas dominated by a mixture of pinyon pine and one or
more species ofjuniper. Usually, junipers occupy lower, drier sites, with pinyon assuming
dominance at higher elevations. Both junipers and pinyon are 10-15m in height when mattre.
Tree height and density increase with site favorableness, usually tied to elevation.
The understory vegetation inttris plant community varies greatly. Within RCC, Gambel
oak (Quercus gambelii) and Big Sagebnrsh (Artemisia tridentata) were the main understory
species. This plant community occurs sparsely along the western property boundary.
Irrigated ltray Pastures
This man-made plant community is comprised of mixed introduced grass and forb
species ttnt cover approximately 50o/o of ttre property. Past landoumers replaced the native
vegetation with plant species more suitable to ranching. The majority ofthese flood irrigated hay
meadows are designated to remain as common open space on RCC. Recent mowing prevented a
definitive inventory of these areas and a more thorough review is recommended during the
growing seasonto identi$ species present.
Vulnerable Species and Plant Communities
On the steep slopes adjacent to RCC's westem boundary and along Cattle Creek is a
Potential Conservation Area (PCA) ttrat is described in the 1997 - 1999 Roaring For.k Biological
Inventory. This report identifies areas in the Roaring Fork Watershed with natural heritage
significance based on field studies and research by the Colorado Natural Heritage Program
(CNIIP). CNHP gathers comprehensive information on ttre rare, threatened, and endangered
species and significant plant communities of Colorado and then ranks them on their state-wide,
nation-wide and global vulnerability on a I - 5 scale (l= extremely rare/imperiled, 5=
abtrndant/secure). CNHP stresses that these rankings are not legal designations and should not be
interpreted as such. Rather they are meant to provide a pro-active land management tool for
landowners and public agencies to voluntarily develop conservation strategies to protect
Colorado's natural heritage.
The Cattle Creek at Coulter Creek PCA site contains a moderately vulnerable (G3lS3)
plant community Garnbel oak-Mountain mahogany/Elk Sedge (Quercus gambelii-Cercacarpus
montanus/Carex geyeri) and supports a diverse combination of other species such as Pinyon pine
(Pinus edulis), Serviceberry (Amerlanchier utahensis), Snowberry (Symphoricarpos
rotundifolius), Big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) and Mountain lover (Pmistima). Past land
use practices on RCC converted most of this mixed mormtain shrubland ttrat is present on the
PCA to hay meadows, but small areas may still be present in Lots 8 - 22,
CNI{P lists the globally vulnerable ptant.(G3/S3) Harrington's penstemo n @enstemon
harringtomi) in nearby areas. This species is resfrict€d to Colorado and is usually found in
sagebrush habitats. Occasionally it is found within pinyon-juniper woodlands.
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Penstemon harringtonii growing in its preferred sagebrush habitat.
The U.S. Forest Service and BLM also list this plant as a "sensitive" species. The
occulrence of this species in surrounding areas coupled with sagebrush and pinyon-juniper plant
communities on RCC justifies additional field study during the summer to see if this plant is
present on the property.
Current Conditions
RCC is designated on Colorado Division of Wildlife's Wildlife Resource Inventory
System (WRIS) maps as Mule deer winter r,ange, elk winter range and elk severte winter ftmge.
Mule deer winter concentration area and severe winter range are mapped within %mileof the
property on the BLM land. Heavy use by big game in the winter on RCC and adjacent BLM land
has resulted in severe overbrowsing of many shrub species, particularly the Gambel oak.
The photograph below, taken near Lot 19, shows the characteristic "clubbing' and
stripping of overbrowsed oak found throughout the property. Further, much of the understory
vegetation within the Gambel oak patches and pinyon-juniper areas is very sparse from cattle and
big game foraging.
Figure 4
The area around the Ranch Compound is heavily infested with invasive plants. All the
species noted dqring February site visits, including thistles and knapweeds, are listed for control
on the Garfield County Noxious Weed List. Other sections of the property had less invasive
species, calling for rigorous ilranagement of disturbed soils during construction so that weeds es
don't spread across the Ranch and onto the BLM land (See Attachment 13 in September2002
Sketch Plan for proposed Noxious Weed Management Plan).
Conclusion
The Ranch at Coulter Creek is rich mix of vegetative elements including four main plant
communities, possible sensitive species and invasive plants. The plant communities are
dominated by Big sagebrush, Pinyon-Juniper, Gambel oak or hay meadows. Smaller plant
communities or species may be discovered drning additional fieldwork duringthe growing
season. Agricultural operations over the past 100 years have altered the native plant
commgnit-ies, creatinja new mosaic of vegaation. The Ranch at Coulter Creek will likely again
alter *ris mosaic, creiting new patterns of native, agriculttrral and ornamental vegetation.
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Plant Communities on
Ranch at Coulter Creek
Pinyon-Juniper, Oak & Sage
looking northwes! near Lot l0
Pirryon-Juniper, Oak & Sage
looking soutlL near Lot 13
Irrigated Hay Pasture & Sagebrush
looking south,
east of Ranch Compound
Plant Communities on
Ranch at Coulter Creek
Big Sage looking west
below lots23-26
Gambel Oak
along Red Canon Road
looking south
['::lHiT[:
Iooking northeast
Existing Plant Communities on
Ranch at Coulter Creek
Lots l-3
Irrigated Hay Pasture
Lots 6-17
Irrigated Hay Pastures Adjacent to Pinyon-Juniper
Lots 4-5
Gambel Oak Patches
Lots 18-20
Big Sage & Gambel Oak
Lots23-26
Sage Covered Hillside - Basalt Mountain in Background
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Attachmentl2
Engineering Report
Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD Rezoning/Subdivision Prelirninary Plan Application October2003
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Joe Enzer
Snowmass Land Company
P.O. Box 61.19
Snowqass Village, CO 81615
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Re: Ranch at Coulter Creek, Engineering Report for Preliminary Plan Application.
SE Job No. 21185.0L
Dear Joe:
This letter comprises an engineering report in support of the plsliminary Plan Application to Garfield County for
the proposed Ranch at Coulter Creek Subdivision. The following site and design information is in accordancc with
the supplemental information and engineering site design requirements pursuant to the Garfield County land Use
Code.
Introduction
The sitp couiprises approximat ely 478acres on a mesa within the Coulter Creek drainage east of Spring Valley.
The site is generally comprised of inigated agricultural lands and native sagebrush, cedar and pinion rangeland.
The site is accessed from County Road 1.15. The proposed subdivision will consist of 26lots, each approximately
4-12 acres in.size. The proposed residences will be served by a cornmunity onsite water system and individual
onsite wastewater systems designed pursuant to individual sewage disposal systems (ISDS) regulations.
Common Ooen Space
The 479-acre site will include approximately 3OZ acres of common area and open space, with 20.5 acres of road
right-of-way. The majority of the Common area will consist of land for conservation and remain as agricultural
fields. Other amenities will be within the common open space including a ranch compound, ranch rnaintenance
area, water heatment and distribution facilities, water supply wells and water storage ponds.
Access
Access to the subdivision will be from County Road 115 with 2 proposed access points with Cattle Creek Ridge
Road forming a loop between the Northwest and Northeast cornerc of the property. All lots will be accessed from
this road, other shorter access roads and extended driveways. Short access roads off Cattle Creek Ridge Road that
access multiple lots will have culde-sacs compliant with fire vehicle access requirements. Four seParate lots will
have access via dedicated easements or rightof-way.
WaterRiehts and Supply
Information regarding water rights, water requirements, Water Quality, physical and legal supply is presented in a
report by Zancanella and Associates Inc., dated February 4,2N3 and the revision dated February 18, 2003.
Potable Water Svstem
Potable Water will be supplied by three wells delineated on the plans. The following wells serve the proposed
community water system; I-ot lt}4Well, RCC Well #5 and RCC Well #7. The Peak production demand for the
wells will be 39.3 gpm- The raw urater will be pumped from each well via supply lines to the central water
treatment facility. The community water system treatment facilities are to be permitted and constructed pursuant to
502 Main Street . Suite A3 . Carbondale, C0 81623 . (970) 704-0311 . Fax (970) 704-0313
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SoPRrs trGriltERmG 11G civil consultants
Joe Enzer
sE. JOB 21185.01
February 19,?fi03
Page2
CDPHE regulations. The water will be chlorinated at a central treatment facility and distributed through the
distribution mains to all the lots. The dishibution system serves as the supply line to the 15O000 gd Jorage tank
that will provide volume for 2 days of in-house use plus required fire flow itorage. The Ranch coirpound area will
also have a service line to supply water required by the barn and livestock facilities. The stored watlr from the
large tank will provide gravity distribution system to L1 of the proposed lots (Iots 11 through 17 and,23 through
26). Iots 1-10 and L8-z2wrllhave storage tanks and service linesinstalled to store water required for in-housi use,
fire flow and fire protection sprinkler systems that will be installed in these residences. Treated water will be
pumped through the distribution system to the lots with individual storage tanls under the well pumps pressure.
See Zancanella and Associates report dated February 4,2003 and the revision dated February tit, Ztbl tor the
results of well testing for suitability of water for domestic consumption.
Domesticconsumption usag€ per lot is basedon 2 EeR,s per lot and expected to be an average of 700 gallons per
day. The water use also includes up to 10,000 square feet of lawn or other equivalent outsidJuses at eich
residence. During seasons when the consumption is less than peak the water may be diverted to the storage ponds
located on site that have a total capacity of,47.LAcre Feet (2,05L,676 cu ft) of water.
Fire Protection
The central water system includes components for fire protection pursuant to ISO guidelines. The proposed
residences will be a maximum of two (2) stories in height and will be of Class V constuction (shake/shingle roof
systems prohibited). All proposed lots are within five miles of the Carbondale and Rural Fire irrotection Dist ict
(CRFPD) Missouri Heights Substation. All dwellings will be equipped with fire suppression sprinkler slntems
meeting National Fire Protection Standard 13R (MPA 13). Wet or dry hydrants wiil-be located within 1b00 feet of
all buildings. The maximum water shuttle distance from a dwelling to a proposed wet hydrant (500-gpur/20psi
residuaV2hr duration) or the main storage tank is approximately 1500 to 2000 feet.
Best Management Practices and appropriate infrastructure need to be implemented in accordance with the Urban-
Wildland Interface Area Requirements to provide fire protection and prevention. These measures need to include
the maintenance of a designed defensible space.
Onsite'Wastewater Systems (OWS)
We recommend that, at the time of application for building permit, each lot be required to have an engineered onsite
wastewater system plan, designed by a professional engineer registered in the State of Colorado. Based on the
existing conditions at the site, the actual t1pe, dimensions and design of each OWS will vary. Required setbacks
from on-site wells, irrigation ditch, dwelling, and property iines must be rnaintained. Each OWS will be designed
site specific based on individual geo-technical evaluations performed by a qualified geo-technical engineer. We
would recommend that each component of the OWS be placed on the same lot as the residence but outside of any
non-disturbance areas defined for the lot. We assume based on the lot size and previous land use that most of the
lots on the site are suitable for conventional systems and/or modified engineered Sfstems, however a few of the lots
may need advanced treatment components incorporated into their OWS design if certain physical constraints are
encountered. The existing soils vary across the site therefore each lot will need a site-specific soil evaluation.
We would recommsnd that a note be placed on the plat simil6 to the following:
"Building pernit applications for each bt shall include plans and specifications for an orcite wastewater teafrnent
system. Each system shall be designed by a State of Colorado registered engineer aild must be approved ptffsuant
to the Garfield County Individual Septic Disposal System (ISDS) regulations before a building pernit will be
issued. The type, size and location of each indivi&ral OWS will be site specifi.c based on existing Garfield Cowty
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February 19,2003
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and State ISDS design criteria and required site-specific geo+echnical evaluations. The soil absorptionldbpersal
systems should be located within the building envelope on each lot as identified on the Final Pht.'
ISDS Operation and Maintenance
Aproperly designed and utilized ISDS sptem should require minimal maintenance. Several factors influencing the
need for maintenance include; actual wastewater flows versus design flows, the volume of Htchen/domcstic waste
(excluding human waste and toilet paper), excessive household chemicals or other toxic liquids and thc physical
integrity of the system components. It is rocommendod that the septic tank, absorSion fiold rnd dcing t nL{t
aplicable) should be inspected bi-annually. In general, for a properly designed systcm, scpticffikssbttldDe
prmpotl evcry 2 - 4 years. For systems with a dosing and/or distribution pump system it is recommcndod that'the
pump6, valves, siphons, tank, control floats, wires and any other applicable componenE be visually irnpoctcd bi-
annually for wear, damage, leals, or other potential problems. Absorption fields should be maintainod with suitable
cover and kept frce of plants with invasive roots. Positive surface drainage away from the absorption field should
be mintained.
Utilities
Holly Cross Energy and Qwest have indicated that they will provide elechic and telephone serviccs to the project
from County Road 115. These services will be buried within the roads and driveways to each of thc 26 residcnces
planned for the subdivision. Telephone and elechic service will be extended from County Road 115 rlong right of
ways and utility easements. See the attached will serve letters. Propane Gas service is to be provided by others.
Erosion and Sedimentation
Minimal disturbance to existing lands is anticipated. All sediment will be retained on site during construction.
Natural drainage patterns will be preserved to insure that new erosion paths are not established. Bcst Management
Practices need to be followed to prevent and control erosion and sedimentation.
Roadway and Drivewav DesigE
Typical roadway sections widths areZ?feet with 2-foot shoulders within a 50-foot R.O.W. In general, the proposed
roads are to be crowned with minimum l.5-foot deep drainage swales on the up gradient side. The roadway
construction will consist of 8 inches minimum of road base underlyrng a chip and seal surface. The driveways will
be 14 feet wide on a 25 foot R.O.W. The driveway constuction will consist of 6 inches minimum of road base
with a gravel surface.
Vehicle Trio Generation
The roads within the subdivision meet the requirements for Rural Access classification, as defined in the Garfield
County Subdivision Regulations, based on the number of vehicle trips generated within the subdivision and the
directional split of these frips as described in this paragaph. An average of 9.5 vehicle trips per day or Average
Daily Trips (ADD is expected based on the estimated traffrc generation for single-family detached housing
(Institute of Transportation Engineers, Trip Generation,5fr Edition). Standard raffrc engineeringpractice dictates
that traffic be assigned to local roads based on the tendency of drivers to follow logical routes. The layout of the
roads within the proposed subdivision creates a strong preference for vehicles to seek the nearest access onto
County Road 115. Therefore, our traffic analysis assumes that traffic from lots L - 17 will use the west entrance
gOVo of the time and the east entrance lOVo of. the time. Similarly, traffic from lots 18 -26 and the Ranch Parcel
will use the east entrance gOVo of. the time and the west entranc,e LOVo of the time. We also estimate tt:,pit{)To of.
traffic on County Road 11.5 is traveling eastbound aadL}Vo is traveling westbound from either entrance. See the
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Joe Enzer
sE. JoB 2118s.01
February L9,2fiO3
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attached traffic distribution exhibit (fraffic Impact Analysis/Ranch at Coulter Creek)- Therefore' the number of
trips per day on Cattle Creek Ridge Road will be the aveiage of the number of lots fronting the roa4 times the
*ir"e. edt 1S.Sy. This analysiJ results .shows that the average tra{fic on any segneut of Cattle Creek Ridge Road
\ilig b; approximaiety I6hDt, welt withiu threshold for a Rural Access road per Garfield County regulations- All
other cul-de-sacs and access drives proposed for the subdivision fall under the Semi Frimitive classificatiou in the
County's Road Standards.
Based on this cliussification, the proposed roads and cul-de-sacs have been designed with two ll-foot-wide driviug
lanes and 2-foot shoulders oo eath iid" for a total width of 26 feet within a S0-foot right-of'way. The plan also
includes private ddveways for access ro lots not located ofl main roads. These driveways have been desigued with
turo 7-foot-wide driving ianes for a total width of 14 feet within a 25-foot right-of-way.
Drainaqe
Information regarding drainage and Stormwater management is presented in a drainage report by Sopris
Engineering,ILC, ditea february 7, 2003. See Attached Drairrage Study.
Entrance Site Distance
The west entrance off County Road 115 has been rnodified to addre.*s the concerns expressed by Doug Thoe of the
Gerfield County Road and Bridge D€partment durfurg the Sketch PLan review. Iv1r. Thoe was concerncd that the
access shown on the Sketch Pla; did rtot have adequite sight distance to the w€st- This ul0tter has bccn resolved by
shifting the access point to the east roughly 80 feei. The new location increased the sight distrrnce \ a2A feet in the
westerly direction and 1000+ feet to the eist. This exceeds the County's standards and eliminated the need to raise
the glade of the county road as was suggested hy Mr. Thoe as an alternative solution'
If you have any questions or ueed any additiorral information please give me a call'
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GTENWOOD SPR|NGS, COLORAOO 81602
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Mr. Roger Madsen
502 Main Street, Suitc 43
Carbondale, CO 81623
RE: Lawrence Ranch
Dear Mr. Madsen:
The above mentioned development is wtthin the cenificated service area of Hoty Cross
Energy.
Holy Cross Energy has adequate resources to provide electric power to the
development, subject to the tariffs, rules and regulations on file, Any power llne
enlargements, relocations, and new extensions necessary to deliver adequate power
to and within the development will be undertaken by Holy Cross Energy upon
com pletion of appropriate co ntracual ag ree m ents.
Please advise when you wish to proceed with the development of the electric systcm
for this project.
Sincerely,
HOLY CROSS ENERGY
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Staking Engineer
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Location #66.07
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Re: Laurance Ranch Project
QWEST will provide telephone facilities to your development as
defined in the current PUC Tariffs.
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Gary Gibson
Senior Design Engineer
970-384-0255
USA
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2.0 E)ilSTtr{G DRAINAGE CONDTIONS AND TE'AflIRES
2.1 Onsiteflyilrologic Condidons - , ---^ a
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2'1'1 100'Year Floodplain Affecting Onsite De'telopm
This site is not within a designat€d 100-year floodplain of any maior drainage'
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DE\TELOPMENT DRAII{AGE PLAN
rheRanchatcourtercreet.aSvgpPPt^::Ti::^:l"Y:,lHorffi '*TI*:T#flThe Ranch at Coulter Creek dorelopment consr$s or tr ruwavr-'t
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Roof Area
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Sidewalk =3'x60'
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Grass/Landscapmg = 50' x 50' (fronQ-;lus;o'i ro'irearl = 4'ooo sF
Nat'rar = Re,rnainder of Lot curveNumber 76
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the insipific*t ir,o*-."-(i'r,* "r;;".pii"* ,iJi" g" .o tttit qio*tir'oation)' runoffwill
remain unchanged witi'ii'"r"it""t of eaCtr residential lot'
The existing dnainage basin areas and discharge point locations will not changg as a result of this
dweloPment.
s",remr curverts are planned where roadrrays will cross naturar drainages. culvert looations and
sizes are discussed below'
j.I Gradingmd Finishd Floor Elantions of Permanent Sffuctwes
Allfinishfloorelerlatiorrsshouldbeatleastoneandone.half(17,)feetabovethehiglestadjacerf
grade to the strucfire'
No residcntial stnrcttres shall be located in nahral drainage ways'
i.2 Detention
Based upotr no significant increase in n,roffwith the developmerrt of this projecq no det€rtion is
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RANCH AT COULTER CREEK
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3.3 Culverts
Proposed culverts are shown on Exhibit 3. The proposed culverts are sired to convcy runofffrom
a 25-year desigr storm:'
Culvert No. Approximate Drainage Area 25 Year Pek RunoffRate Diameter
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in addition to the above culverts for roadways, each driveway may also require a culvert.
The peak runoffrates were estimated based on the Rational Metho{ assuming a lO-minute
minimum time of concentration and a runoffcoefficient of 0.40. The culvert diameter is based on
an approximate headwater depth of 1.5 times diameter. Culvert calculation worksheets are
included in Appendix II.
4.0 AI{ALYSIS METHODS AI{D ASST]MPTIONS
Hydroflow Hydrograpfs by Intelisolve was used for hydrologic calculations. This software
implements the NRCS TR55 mettrod for estimating time of concentration calculations and the
SCS hydrographs for estimating peak runoffrates.
The design storm used for this analysis includes the 25-year frequency we,nt and a 24-hour time
duration. A total rainfall of 2.30 inches was used to simulate the 25-year desigr storm.
Runoffcurve numbers used to calculate the peak discharges include the following:
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Proposed Asphalt & Impervious Surfaces
Proposed TurflLandscaping in Fair Condition
Hydrain software by Federal Highway Administration was used to estimate precipitation data. A
copy of ttre data for this location is included in Appendix III.
Hydrocalc Hydraulics by Dodson softu,are was used to size culverts for the 25'yar stonn
5.0 SIIMMARY
The results from this drainage study suggest that no long-term, adverse impacts to stomlwater
drainage are anticipated with the dwelopment of the Ranch at Coulter Cred<.
Onsite peak dischargs will not increaso measurably with development.
Historical diainage patterns will be maintain€d. Compliance with Garfield County Drainage
Standards will bc adhered-
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Area 1
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Basin Slope
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Total precip.
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15.00
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4.97
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24.49
21.19
19.05
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16.00
14.81
13.74
12.79
11.93
11.32
10.92
10.62
10.32
10.01
9.69
9.37
9.05
8.71
8.37
8.03
7.71
7.48
7.33
7.21
7.10
6.99
6.87
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19.00
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6.75
6.63
6.51
6.39
6.27
6.15
6.42
5.89
5.77
5.64
5.51
5.38
5.25
5.12
4.98
4.85
4,71
4.59
4.51
4.47
4.45
4.43
4.40
4.38
4.36
4.U'
4.32
4.29
4.27
4.25
4.22
4.20
4.18
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23.17
23.33
23.50
23.67
23.83
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Storm frequency = 25 yrs
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Manning's n-value = 0.050
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Land slope = 2.0 o/o
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Shallow Goncentrated Flow
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Hydrograph type
Storm frequency
Drainage area
Basin Slope
Tc nrethod
Total precip.
Storm duration
= SCS Runoff
= 25 yrs
= 14.68 ac
= 0.0%
= TR55
= 2.30 in
= 24 hrs
Hydraflov Hydrographs by lntelisolve
Peak discharge = 14.09 cfs
Tirneinterval = 2 min
Curve number = 76
Hydrauliclength = Oft
Time of conc. (Tc) = 6.2 min
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18.40 0.30
18.47 0.2918.5ii 0.2918.60 0.29
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18.80 0.28
18.87 0.28
18.93 0.27
19.00 0.27
19.07 0.2719.13 0.2719.20 0.m
19.27 0.26
19.313 0.26
19.40 0.26
19.47 0.25
19.53 0.2519.60 0.25
19.67 0.2519.73 4.24
19.80 0.24
19.87 0.24
19.93 0.2320.00 0.23
20.07 0.2320.13 0.23
20.20 0.23
20.27 0.2320.33 0.2320.40 0.23
20.47 0.23
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Time - Outflow(hrs cG)(hrs
11.60
11.67
11.73
11.80
11.87
11.93
12.00
12.O7
12.13
12.20
12.27
12.33
12.40
12.47
12.53
12.60
12.67
12.73
12.80
12.87
12.93
13.00
13.07
13.13
'13.20
13.27
13.33
13.40
13.47
13.53
13.60
13.67
13.73
13.80
0.18
0.63
1.55
3.28
7.22
13.24
11.84
4.44
2.37
2.21
2.05
1.88
1.69
1.50
1.31
120
1.16
1.12
1.O7
1.03
0.99
0.94
0.90
0.87
0.85
0.83
0.80
0.78
0.75
0.73
0.70
0.69
0.67
0.65
13.87
13.93
14.00
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14.13
14.20
14.27
14.33
14.40
14.47
14.53
14.60
14.67
14.73
14.80
14.87
14.93
15.00
15.M
15.13
15.20
15.27
15.33
15.40
15.47
15.53
15.60
15.67
15.73
15.80
15.87
15.93
16.00
16.07
cfs)
0.6ii
0.61
0.59
0.58
0.57
0.56
0.56
0.55
0.55
0.54
0.53
0.53
0.52
0.52
0.51
0.50
0.50
0.49
0.48
0.48
o.47
0.46
0.46
0.45
o.4
0.4
o.4fi
0.42
0.42
0.41
0.40
0.39
0.39
0.38
16.13
16.20
16.27
16.33
16.40
16.47
16,53
16.60
16.67
16.73
16.80
16.87
16.93
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17.O7
17.13
17.20
17.27
17.33
17.40
17.47
17.53
17.60
17.67
'17.73
17.80
17.87
17.93
18.00
18.07
18.13
18.20
18.27
18.33
0.38
0.38
0.37
0.37
0.37
0.37
0.36
0.36
0.36
0.36
0.36
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.34
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0.34
0.34
0.3tit
0.33
0.33
0.33
0.32
0.32
0.32
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20.93 0.22
21.00 0.2.21.07 0.n
21.13 0.?221.20 0.2,21.27 0.22
21.33 0.2221.4 0.2.21.47 0.2,
21.53 0.2.
21.60 0.2.21.67 0.2,
21.73 0.2221.80 0.2.21.87 0.n
21.93 0.2,2,.N 0.222..47 0.22
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23.13 0.2123.20 0.2123.27 0.2123.33 0.2123.40 0.2123.47 0.2123.53 0.2023.60 0.20
23.e7 0.20
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Storm frequency = 25 yrs
Sheet Flow
Manning's n-value
Flow length
Two-year 24-hr precip.
Land slope
Travel Time
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= 1.13 in
= 10.0 o/o
= 2.1 min
Shallow Concentrated Flow
Flow length =200ft
Watercourse slope = 10.0 o/o
Surface description = Unpaved
Average velocity = 5.10 fr/s
= 0.7 min
Ghannel Flow
Cross section flow area
Wetted perimeter
Channel slope
Manning's n-value
Velocity
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Area 3
Hydrograph type
Storm frequency
Drainage area
Basin Slope
Tc method
Total precip.
Storm duration
= SGS Runoff
= 25 yrs
= 49.27 ac
= 0.0%
= TR55
= 2.30 in
= 24 hrs
Peak discharge =
Tirne interval =
Curve number =
Hydraulic length =
Time of conc. (Tc) =Distribution =
Shape factor =
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2 min
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cfs)
0.61
2.10
5.19
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24.244.4
39.73
14.98
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7.43
6.88
6.29
5.68
5.04
4.40
4.03
3.88
3.74
3.60
3.46
3.31
3.15
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2.93
2.85
2.77
2.69
2.60
2.52
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Time - Outflow(hrs cfs)
Tlme - Outflow(hrs cfs)
16.13 1.27
16.20 1.26
16.27 1.2516.33 1.2516.40 1.24
16.47 1.2316.53 1.2.16.60 1.?216.67 1.2116.73 1.20
16.80 1.19
16.87 1.1816.93 1.18
17.00 1.1717.07 1.1617.13 1.15
17.20 1.1417.27 1.1417.33 1.13
17.40 1.12
17.47 1.1117.53 1.10
17.60 1.1017.67 1.09
17.73 1.08
17.80 1.07
17.87 1.0617.93 1.05
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12.O7
12.13
12.20
12.27
12.33
12.4
12.47
12.53
12.60
12.67
12.73
12.80
12.87
12.93
13.00
13.07
13.13
13.20
13.27
13.33
13.40
13.47
13.53
13.60
13.O7
13.73
13.80
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13.87
13.93
14.00
14.O7
14.13
14.20
14.27
14.33
14.40
14.47
14.53
14.60
14.dt
14.73
14.80
14.87
14.93
15.00
15.07
15.13
15.20
15.27
15.33
15.40
15.47
15.53
15.60
15.67
15.73
15.80
15.87
15.93
16.00
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2.12
2.06
1.99
1.%
1.91
1.89
1.87
1.85
1.83
1.81
1.79
1.77
1.75
1.73
1.71
1.69
1.67
1.e+
1.62
1.60
1.58
1.55
1.53
1.51
1.49
1.46
1.4
1.42
1.39
1.97
1.35
1.32
1.30
1.28
18.40
18.47
18.53
18.60
18.67
18.73
18.80
18.87
18.93
19.00
19.07
19.13
19.20
19.27
19.3i!
19.40
19.47
19.53
19.@
19.67
19.73
19.80
19.87
19.93
20.00
20.07
20.13
n.20
20.27
20.33
20.4
20.47
20.53
20.60
0.99
0.98
0.98
0.97
0.96
0.95
0.94
0.93
0.92
0.91
0.90
0.90
0.89
0.88
0.87
0.86
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0.84
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0.84
0.El
0.80
0.80
0.79
0.78
0.77
o.77
0.77
0.76
0.76
0.76
0.76
0.76
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Time - Outflow(hrs cfs)
20.67 0.7520.73 0.7520.80 0.7520.87 0.7520.93 0.7521.00 0.7521.07 0.7521.13 0.7421.20 0.7421.27 0.7421.33 0.7421.40 0.7421.47 0.7421.53 0.7421.60 0.7321.67 0.7321.73 0.7321.80 0.7321.87 0.7321.93 0.732,.A0 O.7222.07 0.7222.13 0.7222.20 0.7222.27 0.7222.33 0.7222.40 0.7122.47 0.712..53 0.712..60 0.7122.67 0.7122.73 0.712..@ O.7122.87 0.7022.93 0.7023.00 0.7023.07 0.70 .23.13 0.7023.20 0.7023.27 0.6923.33 0.6923.40 0.6923.47 0.6923.53 0.6923.60 0.6923.67 0.6823.73 0.6823.80 0.6823.87 0.6823.93 0.6824.00 0.68
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Area 3
Storm frequency = 25 yrs
Sheet Flow
Manning's n-value
Flow iength
Two-year 24-hr precip.
Land slope
Flow length
Vr/atercourse slope
Surface description
Average velocity
Tmvel Tlme ........
Channel Flow
Cross sestion flow area
Wetted perinreter
Ghannel slope
Manning's n-vaiue
Velocity
Flow length
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= 10.0 %
=200ft
= 10.0 o/o
= Unpaved
= 5.10 fl/s
= 0.7 min
= 1.5 sqft
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Travel Time = 2.0 min
Total Travel Time, Tc .......... = 4.7 min
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Area 4
Hydrograph type
Storm frequency
Drainage area
Basin Siope
Tc method
Totai precip.
Storm duration
= SCS Runoff
= 25 yrs
= 13.35 ac
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= TR55
= z.5u tn
= 24 hrs
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Peak discharge = 12.81 cfs
Timeintervai = 2 min
Curve number = 76
Hydrauliciength = Ofii
Time of conc. (Tc) = +.1 min
Distribution = TYPe ll
Shape f,actor = 484
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18.40 0.27
18.47 0.2718.53 0.2618.60 0.26
18.67 CI.2et18.73 0.26
18.80 0.2$
18.87 0.25
18.93 0.2519.00 0.25
19.07 0.2519.13 0.24
19.20 0.24
19.27 0.24
19.3ttl O.24
19.40 0.23
19.47 0.23
19.53 0.2319.@ 0.23
19.67 0.2219.73 0.2.
19.80 0.2,19.87 0.2.
19.93 0.2120.00 0.21
20.07 0.2120.13 0.21
20.24 0.2120.27 0.2120.33 0.2120.40 0.21
20.47 0.2120.53 0.2120.60 0.20
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11.60
11.67
11.73
11.80
11.87
11.93
12.OO
12.07
12.13
12.20
12.27
12.33
12.44
12.47
12.53
12.@
12.67
12.73
12.80
12.87
12.93
13.00
13.07
13.13
13.20
13.27
13.33
13.40
13.47
13.53
13.60
13.67
13.73
13.80
o.17
0.57
1.41
2.98
6.57
12.M
10.76
4.06
2.15
2.01
1.86
1.71f.il
1.36
1.19
1.09
1.05
1.01
0.98
0.9+
0.90
0.85
0.82
0.79
o.77
0.75
0.73
0.71
0.68
0.66
0.64
0.62
0.61
0.59
13.87
13.93
14.00
14.O7
14.13
14.20
14.27
14.33
14.40
14.47
14.53
14.60
14.tI
14.73
14.80
14.87
14.93
15.00
15.07
15.13
15.20
15.27
15.33
15.40
15.47
15.53
15.60
15.67
15.73
15.80
15.87
15.93
16.00
16.07
cfs)
0.57
0.56
0.54
0.53
0.52
0.51
0.51
0.50
0.50
0.49
0.49
0.48
o.47
o.47
0.46
0.46
0.45
0.45
o.4
0.4i!
0.r[3
0.42
o.42
0.41
0.40
0.40
0.39
0.38
0.38
0.37
0.36
0.36
0.35
0.35
(hrs
16.13
16.20
16.27
16.33
16.40
16.47
16.53
16.60
16.67
16.73
16.80
16.87
16.93
17.00
17.07
17.13
17.20
17.27
17.33
17.40
17.47
17.53
17.60
17.67
17.73
17.80
17.87
17.93
18.00
18.07
18.13
18.20
18.27
18.33
cfs) (hrs
Time -- Outflow
cfs)
0.34
0.34
0.34
0.34
0.34
o.33
0.33
0.33
0.33
0.33
0.32
0.32
o.32
0.32
0.31
0.31
0.31
0.31
0.31
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.29
o.29
0.29
0.29
0.29
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0.28
o.28
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20.67 0.20
20.73 0.2020.80 0.20
20.87 0.20
20.93 0.2021.W 0.2021.07 0.20
21.13 0.20
21.20 0.20
21.27 0.2021.33 0.2021.& 0.20
21.47 0.20
21.53 0.2021.60 0.20
21.67 0.20
21.73 0.2021.80 0.2021.87 0.20
21.93 0.202,.@ 02022.07 0.20n.13 0.202..20 0.192..27 0.192233 0.19?2.& 0.1922.47 0.19
22.53 0.192,.N 0.1922.67 0.19n.73 0.192..N 0.19
22,87 0.19
22.93 0.1923.00 0.19
23.07 0.19
23.13 0.19
23.20 0.19
23.27 0.19
23.33 0.1923.& 0.19
23.47 0.1923.53 0.1923.@ 0.19
23.67 0.19
23.73 0.1823.80 0.18
23.87 0.18
23.93 0.1824.W 0.18
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Storm frequency = 25 yrs
Sheet Flow
Manning's n-value
Flow length
Two-year 24-hr precip.
= 0.050
= 50.0 ft
= 1.13 in
= 10.0 %Land slope
Travel Time
Shallow Concentrated Flow
Flow length =200ft
Watercourse slope = 10.0 o/o
Surface description = Unpaved
Average velocity
Travel Time
= 5.10 fUs
= 2.1 min
= 0.7 min
Channel Flow
Cross section flow area
Wetted perimeter
Channel slope
Manning's n-value
Velocity
Flow length
= 1.5 sqft
=3.0ft
=6.0%
= 0.030
= 7.65 fUs
= 650.0 ft
Travel Time = {.4 min
Total Travel Time, Tc ........., = 4.{ min
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Area 5
Hydrograph type = SCS Runoff
Storm frequency = 25 yrs
Drainage area = 15.50 ac
Basin Slope = 0.0 %
Tc method = TR55
Total PreciP. = 2.30 in
Storm duration = 24 hrs
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Peak discharge = 14.87 cft
Timeinterval = 2 min
Gurve number = 76
Hydrauliclength = Oft
Time of conc. CIc) = 4 min
Distribution = TYPe ll
Shape f;actor = 4M
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Time - Outflow(hrs cfu)
18.40 0.31
18.47 o.tt18.s3 ost18.60 0.@
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18.73 0.3018.80 0.30
18.87 0.29
18.93 0.29
19.00 0.29
19.07 0.28
19.13 0.28
19.20 0.28
19.27 0.28
19.38 0.27
19.40 0.27
19.47 0.27
19.53 0.2619.60 0.2619.67 0.26
19.73 0.26
19.80 0.25
19.87 0.25
19.93 0.2520.00 0.24
20.07 0.24
20.13 0.2420.20 0.24
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11.@ 0.19fi.47 0.6611.73 1.63
11.80 3.46
11.87 7.6211.93 13.9812.00 12.5012.07 4.71
12.13 2.W12.20 2.U
12.27 2.1612.33 1.98
12.40 1.79
12.47 1.58
12.53 1.3812.60 1.27
12.67 1.2,12.73 1.18
12.80 1.13
12.87 1.09
12.93 1.0413.00 0.99
13.07 0.95
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13.27 0.87
13.33 0.85
13.40 0.82
13.47 0.79
13.53 0.7713.60 0.74
13.67 0.72
13.73 0.7113.80 0.69
Time - Outflow(hrs cfs)
13.87 0.67
13.93 0.6514.(n 0.63
14.07 0.61
14.13 0.60
14.20 0.6014.27 0.5914.33 0.58
14.40 0.58
14.47 0.5714.s3 0.56
14.60 0.56
14.67 0.55
14.73 0.54
14.80 0.5414.87 0.5314.93 0.52
15.00 0.52
15.07 0.51
15.13 0.50
15.20, 0.50
15.27 0.49
15.3it 0.48
15.40 0.47
15.47 0.47
15.53 0.46
15.60 0.45
15.67 0.45
15.73 0.4
15.80 0.41!15.87 0.42
15.93 0.42
16.00 0.41't6.07 0.40
Time -- Outflow(hrs cfs)
16.13 0.40
16.20 0.40
16.27 0.39
16.33 0.39
16.40 0.39
'16-47 0.3916.53 0.38
16.60 0.38
16.67 0.38
16.73 0.38
16.80 0.38
16.87 0.37
16.93 0.3717.m 0.37
17.07 0.37
17.13 0.36
17.20 0.36
17.27 0.36
17.33 0.3517.& 0.35
17.47 0.35
17.5:1 0.35
17.60 0.34
17.67 0.34
17.73 0.34
17.80 0.34
17.87 0.3i1
17.93 0.33
18.00 0.33
18.07 0.33
18.13 0.32
18.20 0.32
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20.67 0.2420.73 A.2420.80 0.2420.87 0.2420.93 0.2421.N 0.2421.07 0.23
21.13 0.2321.20 0.2321.27 0.23
21.33 0.2321.4 0.2321.47 0.2321.53 0.2321.60 0.2321.67 0.23
21.73 0.2321.80 0.2321.87 0.2321.93 0.23?2.@ 0.23n.o7 0.2322.13 0.2322.20 0.2322.27 0.2322.33 0.2322.40 0.2222.47 0.222,.53 0.22n.@ o.2222.97 0.22
22.73 0.22n.ffi o.22n.87 0.22
22.93 0.2223.00 0.2223.07 0.2223.13 0.2223;20 0.2223.27 0.2223.33 0.22
23.40 0.2223.47 0.2223.53 0.22 .
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Cross section flow area
Wetted perinreter
Ghannelslope
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Velocity
Flow length
Travel Time
Total Travel Time, Tc
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= 4.0 min
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Area 6
Hydrograph type
Storm frequency
Drainage area
Basin Slope
Tc method
Total precip.
Storm duration
= SCS Runoff
= 25 yrs
= 46.40 ac
= 0.0%
= TR55
= 2.30 in
= 24 hrs
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Timeintervai = 5 min
Curve number = 76
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11.67
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12.33
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12.67
12.83
13.00
13.17
13.33
13.50
13.67
13.83
14.00
14.17
14.33
14.50
14.67
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15.00
15.17
15.33
15.50
15.67
15.83
16.00
16.17
16.33
16.50
16.67
16.83
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18.35
6.65
5.26
4.4
3.51
3.17
2.852.il
2.4
2.26
2.10
1.96
1.83
1.77
1.72
1.68
1.63
1.58
1.52
1.47
1.42
1.36
1.31
1.25
1.21
1.18
1.17
1.15
1.13
1.11
1.09
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17.93
17.50
17.67
17.83
18.00
18.17
18.33
18.50
18.67
18.83
19.00
19.17
19.33
19.50
19.67
19.83
20.00
20.17
20.33
20.50
20.67
20.83
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21.33
21.fi
21.67
21.83
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2..33
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2..67
2..83
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1.05
1.03
1.01
0.99
0.97
0.95
0.93
0.91
0.89
0.87
0.85
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0.81
0.79
o.77
o.74
0.73
o.72
o.72
o.71
0.71
o.71
0.70
0.70
0.70
0.69
0.69
0.68
0.68
0.68
0.67
0.67
0.67
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Storm frequency = 25 yrs
Sheet Flow
Manning's n-value
Flow length
Two-year 2*hr precip.
Land slope
Shallow Goncentrated
Flow length
Watercourse slope
Surface description
Average velocity
= 0.050
= 100.0 ft
= 1.13 in
= 2.0 o/o
Flow
=200ft
=3.0%
= Unpaved
= 2.79 ft/s
Travel Time = 1.2 min
Channel Flow
Cross section flow area
Wetted perineter
Channel slope
Manning's n-value
Velocity
Flow length
Total Travel Time, Tc = 14.8 min
= 1.5 sqfr
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Hyd. No. 7
AreaT
Hydrograph type
Storm frequency
Drainage area
Basin Slope
Tc method
Total precip.
Storm duration
SCS Runoff
25 yrs
24.12 ac
0.0 a/o
TR55
2.30 in
24 hrs
Peak discharge =
Time interval =
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Hydraulic length =
Time of conc. (Tc) =Distribution =
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Time - Outflow(hrs cfs)
18.43 0.54
18.50 0.5i)
18.57 0.53
18.63 0.52
18.70 0.5218.77 0.52
18.83 0.5118.S 0.51
18.97 0.50
19.03 0.50
19.10 0.49
19.17 0.49
19.23 0.48
19.30 0.48
19.37 0.4719.43 0.47
19.50 0.46
19.57 0.46
19.tr1 0.45
19.70 0.4519.77 0.4
19.8ii! 0.419.90 0.43
19.97 0.4320.03 0.42
20.10 0.4220.17 0.4120.23 0.41
20.30 0.4120.37 0.4120.43 0.41
20.50 0.4120.57 0.41
20.63 0.41
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12.10 15.3012.17 10.21
12.23 6"07
12.30 4.0812.37 3.64
12.43 3.33
12.50 2.99
12.57 2.66
12.63 2.3912.70 2.21
12.77 2.09
12.83 2.0012.90 1.9312.97 1.8513.03 1.7713.10 1.69
13.17 1.6313.23 1.57
13.30 1.53
13.37 1.4
13.43 1.413.50 1.3913.57 1.35
13.63 1.31
13.70 1.2713.77 1.2413.83 1.20
13.90 1.17
13.97 1.1414.03 1.1014.10 1.O7
14.17 1.0514.23 1.0314.30 1.O214.37 1.01
14.43 1.00
14.50 0.99
'14.57 0.97
14.63 0.96
14.70 0.95
14.77 0.9[
14.83 0.93
14.90 0.92't4.97 0.91
15,03 0.89
15.10 0.88
15.17 0.8715.23 0.86
15.30 0.85
15.37 0.84
15.43 0.82
15.50 0.81
15.57 0.80
15.63 0.79
15.70 0.77
15.77 0.76
15.83 0.75
15.90 0.741s.97 0.72
16.03 0.71
16.10 0.70
Time -- Outflow(hrs cfs)
16.17 0.69
16.23 0.68
16.30 0.68
16.37 0.6716./8 0.6716.50 0.67
16.57 0.66
16.63 0.66
16.70 0.65
16.77 0.6516.83 0.65
16.90 0.64
16.97 0.Al17.03 0.63 '
17.10 0.63
17.17 0.62
17.23 0.62
17.30 0.62
17.97 0.61
17.43 0.6117.fi 0.60
17.57 0.60
17.63 0.59
17.70 0.59
17.77 0.5817.83 0.5817.W 0.58
17.97 0.57
18.03 0.57
18.10 0.56
18.17 0.56
18.23 0.5518.30 0.55
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20.70 0.41
20.77 0.41
20.8i1 0.4120.90 0.40
20.97 0.4021.03 0.40
21.',10 0.40
21.17 0.40
21.23 0.4021.30 0.40
21.37 0.40
21.43 O./rc21.fi o.40
21.57 0.4021.63 0.40
21.70 0.39
21.77 0.3921.83 0.3921.90 0.3921.97 0.392,03 0.3922.10 0.39n17 0.39n.23 0.392230 0.39
22.37 0.3922.43 0.392,.fi 0.38n.67 0.382..63 0.38n.70 0.38u..n 0.382..83 0.382,90 0.382.97 0.3823.03 0.3823.10 0.38
23.17 0.3823.23 0.3823.30 0.37
23.37 0.37
23.43 0.3723.50 0.37
23.57 0.3723.63 0.37
23.70 0.3723.77 0.3723.8ii 0.3723.90 0.3723.97 0.3724.08 0.35
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Hyd. No. 7
Area 7
Storm frequency = 25 yrs
Sheei Flow
Manning's n-value
Flow length
Two-year 24-hr precip.
Land slope
Flow length
Watercourse slope
Surface description
Average velocity
Travel Time
Ghannel Flow
Cross section ffow area
Wefted perimeter
Channelslope
Manning's n-value
Velocity
Flow length
Travel Time
Total Travel Time, Tc
= 0.050
= 100.0 ft
= 1.13 in
= 2.0 olo
=200ft
= 3.O o/o
= Unpaved
= 2.79 ftls
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= 1.5 sqft
=3.0ft
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= 0.030
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= 1100.0 ft
= 3.4 min
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Area 8
Hydrograph type
Storm frequency
Drainage area
Basin Slope
Tc nethod
Total precip.
Storm duration
= SCS Runoff
= 25 yrs
= 24.65 ac
= 0.0 o/o
= TR55
= 2.30 in
= 24 hrs
Hydrafl ov Hydrographs by I ntelisd\E
Peak discharge = 15.88 cG
Timeinterval = 5 min
Curve number = 76
Hydrauliclength = Oft
Time of conc. (Tc) = 10.5 min
Distribution
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11.67 0.40
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12.'.17 9.7512.33 3.5312.50 2.79
12.O7 2.1512.83 1.8613.00 1.6813.17 1.52
13.S1 1.4013.s0 1.3013.67 1.20
13.83 1.1214.00 1.04
14.17 0.97
14.3i1 0.9414.50 0.9214.67 0.8914.83 0.86
15.00 0.8415.17 0.8115.S! 0.7815.50 0.7515.67 0.7315.83 0.7016.00 0.6716.17 0.Ar
16.33 0.6316.50 0.6216.67 0.61
16.83 0.6017.00 0.5917.17 0.58
Time - Outflow(hrs cfs)
17.3i1 0.5717.50 0.56
17.67 0.55
17.83 0.Ar
18.00 0.53
18.17 0.5218.38 0.5118.tr) O.50
18.67 0.4918.83 0.47
19.00 0.46
19.17 0.4519.33 0.4
19.50 0.4319.67 0.42
19.83 0.4120.00 0.39
20.17 0.3920.33 0.3820.50 0.3820.6t 0.3820.83 0.38
21.00 0.37
21.17 0.3721.33 0.3721.fi 0.37
21.67 0.37
21.83 0.37n.oo 0.3622:17 0.3622.33 0.3622.50 0.362..67 0.3622.83 0.35
Time - Outflow(hrs cfs)
23.q) 0.35
2 .17 0.35
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Area I
Storm frequency = 25 yrs
Sheet Flow
Manning's n-value
Flow length
Two-year 24-hr precip.
Land slope
Shallow Concentrated
Flow length
Watercourse slope
Surface description
Average velocity
= 0.050
= 100.0 ft
= 1.13 in
= 2.0 o/o
Flow
=200ft
= 3.0 o/o
= Unpaved
= 2.79lUs
Travel Time = 1.2 min
Channel FIow
Cross section flow area
Wetted perimeter
Channel slope
Manning's n-value
Velocity
Flow length
Travel Time = 2.5 min
Total Travel Time, Tc........................ = 10.5 min
= 1.5 sqft
=3.0ft
=3.0%
= 0.030
= 5.41 fUs
= 800.0 ft
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Area 9
Hydrograph type
Storm frequency
Drainage area
Basin Slope
Tc nethd
Total precip.
Storm duration
= SCS Runoff
= 25 yrs
= 12.08 ac
= 0.0%
= TR55
= 2.30 in
= 24 hrs
Hydraflov Hydrogrehs by lnENbolr,e
Peak discharge = 7.78 cfs
Tineinterval = 5 min
Curve number = 76
Hydrauliclength = Ofr
Tirne of conc. (Tc) = 10.2 min
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12.17
12.33
12.fi
12.67
12.83
13.00
13.17
13.33
13.50
13.67
13.83
14.00
14.17
14.33
14.50
14.67
14.83
15.00
15.17
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15.50
15.67
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16.50
16.67
16.83
17.00
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4.78
1.73
1.37
1.05
0.91
0.82
0.74
0.69
0.64
0.59
0.55
0.51
0.48
0.46
0.45
o.4
o.42
0.41
0.40
0.38
0.37
0.36
0.34
0.3:!
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0.31
0.30
0.30
0.29
0.29
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17.50
17.67
17.83
18.00
18.17
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18.83
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19.83
20.00
20.17
20.3!l
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20.67
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21.17
21.33
21.50
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Storm frequency = 25 yrs
Sheet Flow
Manning's n-value
Flow length
Two-year 24-hr precip.
Land slope
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Shallow Concentrated Flow
Flow length
Watercourse slope
Surface description
Average velocity
Travel Time ........= ,l.2 min
Channel Flow
Cross section flow area
Wetted perimeter
Channel slope
Manning's n-value
Velocity
Flow length
Travel Time = 2.2 min
= 0.050
= 100.0 ft
= 1.13 in
= 2.0 o/o
=200ft
= 3.0 o/o
= Unpaved
= 2.79 ftls
= 1.5 sqft
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Area 10
Hydrograph type
Storm frequency
Drainage area
Basin Slope
Tc nethod
Total precip.
Storm duration
= SCS Runoff
= 25 yrs
= 8.11 ac
= 0.0 o/o
= TR55
= 2.30 in
= 24 hrs
Hydrdlov Hydr€raphs by lnblisolre
Peak discharge = 7.09 cts
Timeinterval = 2 min
Curve number = 76
Hydrauliclength = Oft
Time of conc. (Tc) = 8.7 min
Distribution = TYPe ll
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0.73
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0.40
0.38
0.37
0.36
0.35
0.34
0.34
0.33
0.33
0.33
0.32
0.32
0.32
0.31
0.31
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.29
0.29
0.29
0.28
0.28
0.27
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0.26
0.26
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Time -- Outflow
cfs)
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o.22
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o.22
o.21
o.21
o.21
o.21
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0.20
0.20
0.20
o.20
0.20
0.20
0.19
0.19
0.19
0.19
0.19
0.19
0.19
0.18
0.18
0.18
0.18
0.18
0.18
11.68
11.70
11.77
11.83
11.90
11.97
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12.17
12.23
12.30
12.37
12.43
12.fi
12.57
12.63
12.70
12.77
12.83
12.90
12.97
13.03
13.10
13.17
13.23
13.30
13.37
13.4{}
13.50
13.57
13.63
13.70
13.77
13.88
13.q)
13.97
14.03
14.10
14.17
14.23
14.30
14-37
14.43
14.50
14.57
14.63
14.70
14.77
14.83
14.90
14.97
15.03
15.10
15.17
15.23
15.30
15.37
15.4it
15.50
15.57
15.63
15.70
15.77
15.83
15.90
15.97
16.03
16.10
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14.23
16.30
16.37
16.4:l
16.50
16.57
16.63
16.70
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16.90
'16.97
17.03
17.10
17.17
17.23
17.30
17.37
17.43
17.50
17.57
17.63
17.70
17.77
17.83
17.90
17.97
18.03
18.10
18.17
18.23
18.30
18.37
18.€
18.50
18.57
18.6ii
18.70
18.77
18.83
18.90
18.97
19.03
19.10
19.17
19.23
19.30
19.37
19.4i1
19.50
19.57
19.63
19.70
19.77
19.83
19.90
19.97
20.03
20.10
20.17
20.23
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20.37
20.43
20.50
20.57
20.63
0.17
o.17
o.17
0.17
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o.17
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.14
0.14
0.14
0.14
o.14
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0.14
0.13
0.13
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0.13
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21.30
21.37
21.43
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21.57
21.63
21.70
21.77
21.83
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22.17
22.23
22.30
22.37
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22.90
2..97
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23.23
23.30
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23.43
23.50
23.57
23.63
23.70
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0.13
0.13
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0.13
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0.13
0.13
0.13
0.13
0.13
0.13
0.13
0.13
0.13
0.13
0.13
0.13
0.13
o.13
0.13
0.12
o.12
0.12
o.12
0.12
0.12
o.12
o.12
o.12
o.12
o.12
0.12
o.12
o.12
o.12
o.12
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Sheet Flow
Manning's n-value
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Land slope
Travel Time
= 0.050
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= 1.13 in
= 2.0 o/o
= 6.8 min
Shallow Concentrated
Flow length
Watercourse slope
Surface description
Average velocity
Flow
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= 3.0 7o
= Unpaved
= 2.79 fils
TraYel Time = 1.2 min
Channel Flow
Cross section flow area
Wetted perineter
Channel slope
Manning's n-value
Velocity
Flow length
Travel Time = 0.6 min
Total Travel Time, Tc = 8.7 min
= 1.5 sqft
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Culvert Length (ft1..
Invert Elevation at Downstream end of Culvert (ft1..
Invert Elevation at Upstrean end of Culvert (ft)..
Culvert SJ.ope (ftlft)
Istarting Flow Rate (cfs).
Incrernental Flow Rate (cfs)
Ending Flow Rate (cfs).
Starting tailwater Depth (ft)..
Incremental Tailwater Depth (ft) ..
Ending Tailwater Depth (ft)..
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2.89
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1.0
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0. 98
0. 99
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PROGRAM INPUT DATA
VEI,UE::::i:::::I-_-______ --------;-
culvert Dianeter (ft).. ' l'25
PHI{A Chart Nunber. 1
FIIWA Scale Nr:nrber iT1e. of Culvert Entrance) 3
Manningts Roughness L6efficient (n-va1ue).. "' 0'0L2
Entrance Loss Coefficient of Culvert Opening' 0'2
Culvert Length (ft).. 5u'u
fnvert Elevation ii oorrrr"tteanr end of CuLvert (ft) " 100'0
Invert Elevation at UPstrean end of Culvert (ft) " 100'15
culvert slope (ftlft) o'oo5
Starting E'low Rate (cfs). 1'O
Incremental FLow Rate (cfs) 1'0
Ending Frou Rate (cfs). 11'0
Starting Talhrater Depth (ft).. 0'0
Increloental Tailwatef peptfr (ft) .. 0'0
Ending Tailwater DePth (ft).. o'0
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0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
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1.89 1.412.2L 1.5?2.56 L.13
0.38 0.39
0.55 0.,56
o.7 0.7
0.85 0.81
1. 04 0. 91
t.25 0.99
L.25 1.06
0. 38 3.15
0.55 3.82
0.7 4.27
0.81 4.76
1.04 4.59
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FBWA Chart Ntmber. 1
rHWA Scale Number (T]rPe of Culvert Entrance) 3
Manningrs Roughness coefficient (n-value).. 0'012
Entrance Loss Coefficient of Culvert OPening' O'2
Culvert Length (f,t).. 3O'0
Invert Elevation ai Oornstteam end of Culvert (ft) " 100'0
fnvert Elevatlon at Upstream end of Culvert (ft) .. 100'15ili;;.-iiii.-ii.)r')-..... o'oos ' '
I , -c^\ 1.0Starting Elow Rate (cfs).
Increnental flow Rate (cfs). 1'0 t
Starting Tallwater Depth (ft).- 0'0
Incremental Tailwater DePth (ft) .. 0'0
Ending Tallwater Depth (ft). - ' 0'0
COMPT'TATTON RESULTS
FIow Tallwater Headwater (ft) Norrnal Crltlcal Depth at outlet
Rate Depth rnlet outfet Depth Depth o"!l9t Velocity
---- i:i:l-----:i:ii---:::::::---::::::1------li:l------J::l----i's:l-----r::l
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2.O O.O 0.73 o.O O'51 0',53 0'51 3'78
3.0 O.O o.g2 0.0 0'53 o'55 0'53 4'22
4.0 o.o 1.09 o.o o'75 o'17 0'75 4'55
5.0 O.O 1.25 0.0 0'86 0'86 0'86 4'79
5.O 0.0 1.{ 1.43 o'9? o'95 0'95 5'11
?.0 o.o 1.55 1.57 1'08 L'02 L'O2 5'4{
8 . o o:o 1.73 L.72 t.22 1' 1 t '22 5 ' 19
9.0 0.0 1.85 1.87 1'5 1'16 1'16 6'13
1o.o 0.0 2.05 2.O4 1'5 L'22 1'5 s'56
11.0 o.o 2.26 1.64 1.5 L'27 1'5 6'22
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COMPUTATION OF CULVERT PERFORMANCE CURVE
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EHI{A Chart Number.
FHWA Scale Nurnber (T)rpe of Culvert Entrance)
Manning's Roughness Coefficient (n-value)
Entrance Loss Coefficient of Culvert Opening.
Culvert Length (ft) ..
Invert Elevation at Downstreanr end of Culvert (ft) "Invert Elevation at Upstrean end of Culvert (ft) .'
culvert Slope (ftlft)
Starting Flow Rate (cfs).
Incremental FLow Rate (cfs)
Ending Flow Rate (cfs).
Increroental Tailwater Depth (ft) ..
Ending Tallwater DePth (ft)..
2.5
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Rate Depth rnlet outlet Depth Depth out,let Veloclty
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0. 94 I .8?
1. 1 9.58
L.25 10.14
1.4 10. 6
1.55 10.97
L.1 11 . 25
1.86 11.{6
2.06 11.54
2.5 Lt.2
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15.0
20.0
,25.0
30.0
3s.0
40.0
{5. 0
50. 0
55.0
60. 0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
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0.76
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2.5
1.06
1.31
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2.OL
2.L3
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FHWA Chart Number.
FHWA Scale Nunber (Type of Culvert Entrance)
llanningrs Roughness Coeffj.cient (n-value) ... . .
Entrance Loss Coefficient of Culvert @ening-
Culvert Lengrth (ft) ..
Invert Elevation at Downstrean end of Culvert (ft)..
Invert Elevatlon at Upstream end of Culvert (ft) ..
Culvert,Slope (ftlft)
starting Elow Rate (cfs).
Increlnental SLow Rate (cfs)
Ending EIow Rate (cfs).
Starting Tailwater DePth (ft)..
Increlaental Tallwater Depth (ft) ..
Ending tailwater DePth (ft)..
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Rate(cfs)
Depth Outlet VelocitY(fr) , (fr) (fps)Depth(ft)
0.71
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15.0
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3s.0
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55. 0
60. 0
6s. 0
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75. 0
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85.0
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95. 0
100. 0
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1. 98 0.02.28 0.02.58 0. 02-87 0.03.16 0.03.57 0.03.89 0.04.29 0.04.73 0. 05.2 0.05.71 0.05.26 0.06.85 0.07.48 0.0
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1. 61 1.15L.11 L.21
1.92 1.382.06 1.49
2.L9 1. 6
2.3 1. 71
2.4L L.822.5 1.932.59 2.042.66 2.162.72 2.29
2.77 2.43ztgl 2.632.85 3.0
2.87 3.0
2.9 2.9
2.9L 2.9L2.93 2.93
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Duration 25 lx 2 Yx 5 Yr 10 Yr 50 Yr' ' 100 Yr
5 min {.939 3'153 3'895 4'350 5'367 5'113
10 min 3-8s1 2'3LB 2's42 i:'34 4'2s2 p's99
15 min 3.095 1'738 2'280 Z'SZA 3'rt{4 3'?83
30 min 2-.10a 1'098 L'4s2 l"tsz 2'316 2'642
60 rnin 1.318 '6so '90? i'o:g 1'502 1'685
120 min .850 '419 '585
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rDE I.AI'RA}ICE RANCH NEAR CARBONDAT'E COI'ORADO
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Zancanella Report
Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD Rezoning/ Subdivision Prelirninary Plan Application
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Glenwood Springs,
co 81602
(970) 945-57or
(97O) 945-12s3 F
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February 4,2003
Mr. Mark Bean
Garfield County Planning Department
108 Eighth Street, Suite 201
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: The Ranch at Coulter Creek
Dear Mark:
This report presents the findings of the water supply investigations performed by
Zancanella and Associates, lnc. for the proposed 480- acre Ranch at Coulter Creei<
Subdivision. Figure 1 shows the general location of the property and the approximate
locations of the Lot.#24 Well, RCC Well #5 and RCC Well #7. lnformation contained in
this report covers estimated future domestic water uses for the 26 lots, the legal supply,
well pump test reports, and water quality.
Water Reouirements
Table 2, attached, is from an engineering report by Resource Engineering, lnc. dated
October 18,2002. lt presents the diversions and consumptive use forthe proposed 26 lot
subdivision. The lots will be luxury homesites for homes up to 8500 square feet. fiaeh.'
homesite has been assigned two EQRs. The ranch house has been assigned one EQR,
for a total of 53 EQRs. lt is assumed that each EQR wil! represent 3.5 people using 100
gallons of water per person per day. Ten livestock units, each consuming 11 gpd, and an
equestrian barn, using 100 gpd, have been included in the water requirements table. The
water use calculation presumes that water will be diverted to irrigate up to 10,000 square
feet of lawn or other equivalent outside uses at each residence. The lawn in'igatfrrn and
other domestic uses are to be supptied by a community water system serving itt eO bts.
Leqal Supplv
Table 2 shows the Ranch at Coulter Creek is expected to divert an average 34.754 AF
annually, and consumptively use 14.254 AF. The peak water demand month of June
would require a continuous average diversion of 39.3 gpm to serye all twenty six lots.
Case No. 02CW108 has been filed in District 5 Water Court as an augmentation plan for
the new development. The Water Court case allows for diversions of up to 180 gpm from
each of 5 wells to be located in a well field on the property. The three wells identified
above are within the described well field. Because the new filing would be a junior water
right and subiect to calls, out-of-priority stream depletions are to be augmented.by dry-up
credits under the Ranch water rights, by releases from Laurence Ponds 1 - 4 and from
Co nsolidated Reservoi r.
Phvsical Suoplv
The'Ranch atCoulter Creek Subdivision will be served by a community water system as
defined by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environnrent. A minimum of
three wells are to be used to supply the system. Three wells were constructed by Shelton
Drilling Corporation during the last quarter of 20A2. They are the Lot#Z4Well ind RCCWells #5 and #7. Copies of the well construction reports are attached. We have also
attached graphical representations of the construction detaits in Figures 24D,SD and 7D,
respectively. The table below lists the permit numbers and approiimate locations of the
three wells. The wells were drilled as monitoring welts.
Range 87 West of the 6* p. M. Copies of
the monitoring well permits are attached. Fee well permit applications will be filed when
the augmentation plan, 02cw108, has been approved by water court.
Py*p tests were performed on allthree wells by Samuelson Pump Company. The results
of the tests are summarized in the table below:
Data collected during the pump tests of the Lot24 Well, RCC Well #5 and RCC Well #7
have been tabulated in attached Tables 24T, 5T and 7T, respectively. Graphical
representations of the water level curves are provided in Figures 24W, 5W and 7W,
respectively. Wells RCC #5 and RCC #7 were pumped continuously at 40 gallons per
minute (gpm) for the length of the test. The Lot#24 Well test was begun at 30 gpm, but
was reduced to 25 gpm when it appeared that the well would probably not be able to
sustain the higher rate for the entire 24 hour test.
The water level in each well appeared to have stabilized by the end of the tests. At no
point in any of the tests did the water level in the wells approach their individual pump
intakes. Recovery data following each test are listed along with the pumping data in
Tables 24T, 5T and 7T. Recovery graphs, showing recovery as residual drawdown, are
presented in Figures 24R, 5R and 7R. All three wells appeared to recover normally,
The test results indicate that all three wells can be pumped for extended periods at their
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Well lD Permit #Gompleted Dist. From
Sec. Line
Dist. From
Sec. Line
Section
Lotli24
Well 240236 4l25t02 75 FNL 1O4O FEL 7
RCC Well
#5 243865 10t23t02 150 FNL 1870 FEL 7
RCC Well
#7 243861 10129102 765 FSL 1835 FEL 6
All wells are located within Township 7 Sou th, Ranoe 87 West of the 6* P. M
Well lD
Dates
Tested
Rate
(oom)
Test
Length
(hrs)
Well
Depth
{ft)
Static
Level
(ft)
Available
Drawdown
{ft}
Maximum
Drawdown
(ft)
Recovery
Length
(min)
Lot#24
Well
10115102 -
10116t02 25 25.5 185 131.8 s3.2 37.42 59
RCC
Well #5
rngta2 -f l2al02 40 19.75 370 163.3 206.7 8.94 135
RCC
Well#7
11114102 -
11115102 40 24.75 420 116.2 303.8 4.73 60
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respective test rates of 25,40 and 40 gpm. These rates, when added together, yield a
total flow rate of 105 gpm, which is well above the peak month's continuous average
diversion of 39.3 gpm. From the pump test data it can be concluded that, with sufficient
storage, the 3 wells should be able to provide adequate water for the proposed
development.
We believe that it is important to the long term reliability of the wells to continue the historic
irrigation practice of importing large quantities of water into the geologic basin above the
wells. Water is cunently diverted from Mesa Creek through the Consolidated Reseruoir
and the Eta Ditch to the propefty.
ffi",*.werecollectedduringthepumptestsandsenttoEvergreenAnalytical,lnc.
for independent analyses. The lab tests included analyses for lnorganic Chemicals (lOCs),
Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs), Synthetic Organic Chemicals (SOCs), nitrates/nitrites,
radiological properties (gross alpha and beta), coliform bacteria and conosivity. Results
received to date, on Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
forms, are attached. Results received to date show that all potential contaminants for
which tests were run were below the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) as established
by the CDPHE. Samples collected forcoliform bacteria analyses from RCC Wells #5 and
#7 indicated that coliform bacteria were absent. Copies of the bacteria results are
attached.
When SOC and VOC samples for the lot#24 Well were sent to the lab, the well at that
time was referred to as the Bobcat Well Lot 20. Since then the lot configuration has
changed and the lots have been renumbered. The Bobcat Well Lot 20 and the Lot #24
Well are the same well. Results of the analyses for lOCs, radiological, bacteriological and
conosivityforthe Lot#24 Well are still pending, butwill be forwarded to youroffice as soon
as they are received from the lab.
lf you have any questions, please call our office at (970) 945-5700.
Very truly yours,
Zancanella and Associates, lnc.
'1T ,t, r* x ft f.<t-,-,.^e. , .cl.tg
Thomas A. Zancanella, P.E. t
Attachments
cc: Joe Enzer
Yancy Nichol
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PROJECT LOCATION MAP SNOWMASS LAND COMPANY
RGURE NO.
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TABLE 2
SNOWMASS LAND CO. - LAURENCE RANCH
WATER REQUIREMENTS
(acre feet)
Monlh
Total Demand Consumotfue Uee
(1)
Domestic
ln-horre
(2)
Equestrian
barn
(3)
Lawn
lrdgallon
(4)
Crop
lnlgallon
(5)
Lfuestock
(6)
TOTAT
o)
Domestlc
ln-house
(E)
Commerclal
or Other
(e,
Lawn
lnioation
(1u,
Crop
lnlsatlon
(11 )
LlvEstock
(t2)
TOTAL
January
February
March
ApI
May
June
July
Angusl
September
October
November
December
1.764
1.594
1.764
1.708
t.764
1.708
1.764
1.764
1.708
1.764
1.708
1.764
0.m9
0.m9
0.009
0.009
o.oo9
0.m9
0.009
0 009
0.m9
0.009
0.0@
o.m9
0.m0
0.000
0.000
0.099
2.6s1
3.547
3.289
2.056
1.763
o.342
0.m0
0.000
0.m0
o.m0
o.m0
0.000
0.m0
0.(m
0.m0
o.mo
o.m0
o.m0
0.(m
o.(m
0.010
0.009
0.010
0.010
0.o10
0.010
0.010
0.olo
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
1.784
1.612
1.784
1.826
4.435
5.274
5.O73
3.840
3.490
2.126
1.727
1144
0.265
o.239
0.265
0.256
0.265
o.256
0.265
0.265
0.256
0.265
0.256
0.265
0.001
o.001
0.001
o.001
0.001
0.00t
0.00t
0.00t
o.m1
0.00t
0.mt
0.001
0.(m
0.000
0.(m
0.079
2.121
2.838
2.631
1.645
1.410
o.274
0.m0
o.mo
0.(m
0.u)0
0.fin
0.(m
0.m0
0.m0
0.m0
0.m0
0.mo
0.mo
0.(m
0.oqt
0.010
0.oG
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.0t0
0.010
o.276
0.250
o.276
o.347
2.397
3.105
2.W7
1.921
1.678
0.550
0.268
o.276
TOTALS ->20.776 o.t08 13.747 o.m0 0.123 u.744 3.116 o.ot6 10.998 0.(m 0.123 14.254
(r)NUMt'Et{ (,I. EqN
l personslEQR
I gallons/person day
53
3.5
1m
t of Llvesloc fi galsrday l0
s,o)16 CU t9r pomesth0ommerclal ls
tzl EquestdanBam 0.109
lmepd
(e)15Lawnlrdg. Etrclemy
Consunplbn of lnlg. (afhc)
80
1.755
(3)5q. FL or Lawn rdgated 27qn0
tawnAppftcation Rate (af/ac] Z.lS4
(t0)r cfop trE. ErEbDcy
Consuflhn of hrle. (afho)
80-
0.000
({)Aorca ot Crop l,lEgted
Crop Applicallon Rale (aflac)
0.m
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(sto)Ela/aUon(f€d) ---lm
z)q = 10 1?q
@ 1p,^ oelu)ro
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LOT #24 WELL
WELL DETAIL
SNOWMASS LAND COMPANY
RANCH AT COULTER CREEK
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WELL CONSTRUCTION AI\TD TEST REPORT
STATE OF COLORADO, OFFICE OF TIIE STATE ENGINEER
roRoFFrcEUsBoNLY I
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APPROVAL # GWS!l.9r{3
I WEI,L PERMIT NUMBER 240236
OwucrNane(s): Srownuss Lard Co.
Maiiing Address: % 7-anarellz& Assoc. P.O. Box 1908
Ciry, State Zip : Glenwood Springs, Co. 81602
Pbone # : 970-945-5700
3,% NE t/4 NE t/4 scs 7 TVp: ? s RBngeE t7 wDISTA}.ICES FROM SE
fi. tiom Soc" line snd t frcnrr Sec. line OR Northing $7OnS Easting: 315459
SIiBDIVISION: LOT: BL@K: FILING(UNIT):
STREF]I ADDRESS AT I-OCATTON
4.GROLJND SURIACE ELEVATIOT.I fr DRILLING METIOD Air Botsry
DATE COMPLETEDz 4f25flot2 IOtALDEPT& lE5 DEPTII CoMPLETION: 185
5.GEOLOOIC I.OG 6.TIOIEDI^MBTER&)FROM (T)ro (t)
Dcsth TVac ofMaterial (Size (5lc- rnd Troo)9.0 0 I
0004il Volcanic Clav 5.5 a 5
oil-r55 HrrdVolcaie
55-t E5 Red Cindcrs 7. PT-AIN CAIIINCI
(]D ("t)Xiurt WdlSia fiom (ft)To (t)
7.0 Stcd a.?fr 42
5.5 Pt/c o.250 ?s 15S
PEI(f. CASIIN(i : E6CA S]OtEiZE
5-s PVC 0250 155 r80
Weter Leted: 155+
Rcmarks :
E. FiterPa.k
Matsial :
Size :
Intaval :
9. FadcrPlmgrt
Tlpc :
Dcpb :
IO. GROIrflNG RECORD
Mrcnri AnEusl Dclarty lDcnd
Cemant 5 sts 6caUsk I I t-40 Dourd
I l- DISINFECTION : TVpc : HTII Aurt. Uscd: 2 sL
12. WELL TESTDATA : ( ) Oreck Box ifTarData is SuhoittedOn Sqplcocrtal
TESTINGMETHOD: AirCmpreseor
Static L*d : l3l fi. DattlTimeMcasurcd 4D5n002, Producticn Rere 20 gpm
hrmping Lewl: ToEl A DuatTimeN,tcasurcd AnSnWZ TestLsngfr: 2hours
TestRe,maks:
@trqsmocrorbortlcor,lFqlEdrar.r.E[erorn hrt ..lBemoltl56g12{.{.li(l3xriC8s.fotr&i!3dltiscs*tottctttot--' coottodlrgEltagt s.ooocdolrrc*i irnuiCpbsldar l rna(irrElltr.)ebirrnAfon : gfcitorDrillingcorp. Phoae: (970)9T74ln
Ivtailing Address : P.O. Box 1059 Basal! Co- 8162I Lic. No. l@5
Naae/ Titlc (PleaseTl'pc cr Print)
IVayac Sbcltol / Prsldear
Signrnre Dats
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TABLE 247
Pump T6st Data
Well lD: Ranch at Coulter Creek - Lot #24 Well
Job No.: 21839ctientffi r= ft
s.w.L. =-]86--rt
b =-ft
rime/Date on : J6ffi67JEEFti-
rime/Date ort JdiiddESbffi-
Test Length:
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festay:ffi
Analysis By: BCP
25:25:O0 total tme
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Time
(minutes)
W.L. Measurement Drawdown
(feet)
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(ooml
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(minutes)
at
(feet)(lnchesl
101151021:05 PM 0 t3t 10 SWL 30
1Ol15lO21:06 PM 1 145 11 t4.08 30
1Ol15lO21:07 PM 2 155 0 23.17 30
1Ol15lO21:08 PM 3 156 3 24.42 30
101151021:09 PM 4 158 o 26.67 30
1Ol15lO21:10 PM 5 160 10 29.00 30
1Ol15lO21:11PM o 162 0 30.17 30
1Ol15lO21:13 PM 8 163 5 31.58 30
101151021:15 PM l0 164 2 32.33 30
1Ol15lO21:17 PM 12 164 9 32.92 30
1Ol15lO21:20 PM 15 165 5 33.58 30
1Ol'tSlO21:25 PM 20 166 2 34.33 30
1Ol15lO21:35 PM 30 167 6 35.67 30
101151021:45 PM 40 169 3 37.42 30'l0l15l02 '1:55 PM 50 166 8 34.83 30
1Ol15lOZ 2:05 PM 60 '167 5 35.58 30
1Ol15lO2 2:35 PM 90 170 0 38.17 25
1Ol15lO2 3:05 PM 120 155 2 23.33 25
1Ol15lOZ 4:05 PM 180 155 4 23.50 25
1Ol15lO2 5:05 PM 240 155 6 23.67 25
1o11510210:35 PM s70 155 11 24.O8 25
10116102 6:05 AM 1020 156 0 24.17 25
10116102 2:30 PM 1525 155 0 23.17 25
10116102 2:31 PM 1526 148 6 16.67 Stooped Pumoino
10t't0l022:32PM 1527 137 4 5.50 0 2 764
1ot16l02 2:33 PM 1528 135 7 3.75 0 Q 509
10116102 2:34 PM 1529 133 5 1.58 0 4 382
1Ol16102 2:35 PM 1530 133 1 1.25 0 E 306
101161022:37 PM '1532 133 0 1.17 0 7 219
10116102 2:39 PM 't534 r33 0 1.17 0 c 170
101161022:41PM 1536 '|.32 11 1.08 0 1'l 140
1Ot16lO22:44 PM 1539 132 9 o.92 0 14 110
10116102 2:49 PM 154/,132 9 0.92 0 1sl 81
1Ol16102 2:59 PM 1554 132 7 0.75 0 291 54
1Ol16102 3:09 PM 1564 132 7 0.75 0 39 4A
10116102 3:19 PM 1574 132 b 0.67 0 49 32
1Ol16102 3:29 PM 1584 't32 5 0.58 0 59 27
ZancanElla & Arcochbs. lnc.
Figure 24W
turmping Tests - 1Ol15lOZ and 1Ot16lO2
Ranch at Goulter Creek - Lot #24Well
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Recovery Following 25 Hour Pumping Test - 10115102 to 1O116lO2
Ranch at Goulter Greek - Lot #24 Well
Recovery as Residual Drawdown
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cororado o"'ililn',Tl":li;X;il"*i,Hfilfr:=T;H:"txwater section I
Sampler: PLEASE FILL our oNE t?mJrorLffi TNDr\rTDUAL sOURCE/pLAlir oR t
YES u or NO I rI{ESE RESuLrs ffieffi#rffil ro FULFTLL srArE SAMPLTNG I
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SAI\,IPLE pOINT(S):
Lot 20. RaFch at Coulter Creek S/ell Head
DO SAMPLES I{EED TO BE COMPOSITED BY LABORATORY? lryS I OR NO [X]
If yes. record information for second sor:rce or second pwslD #:
SOURCE(S):LOCATTON(S):SAMPLE POINT(S), I
For Laboratory Use Only Below This Line I
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PWSID #: N/A COUNTY: Garfietd DATE COLLECTEI): JuILOLAZ1
SYSTEN4/ESTABLISHMENT NAME: Ranch at Coulter Creek 0 aur.ence Ranchr c/o Zancarr"tru & Ar*.
SYSTEIWADDRESS: 1005 Cooper Ave.
STREETADDRESS/PO BOX
CONTACT PERSON: Bob Baiiey
Stu\4PLE COLLECTED BY: Bob Baitey
WATER TIPE: RAW fX]
souRCE(s):
Bobcat Well Lot 20
CIILORINATED I
LOCATTON(S):
Glenwood Springs
CITY
PHONE: (,970)o4S-StOO
TIME COLLECTED: 1:45pm
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LABORATORY SATVIPLE #: 02-6521 -01
L.lB O R{TO RY NAME : E'rergreen AnaiJrrical L aborarory
DATE RECEIVED IN LABORATORY: r0t17/02
COIvIMENTS: _
CLIENT NATVIE OR ID #: Ranch at Coulter I
Creek Well#(I awrence Ranch\
LAB PHONE: (303) a25-6021 I
DATE ANALYZED: t0t2t/02-10fiAfi2
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LABORATORY NUMBER: 02-552 l -0 I PWSID #: N/A
ALL RESULTS SHOULD BE REPORTED IN pg/I
UNRE GULATED VOC' s (TRIHAL OMETIIA|IES) :
These THM results do NOT count as the regulated THM results for systems serving greater than 10,000 population.
REGIILATED ORGAIIIC CIIEMICALS-VOC's
RE GULATED ORGANIC CIIEI\fl C.{IS-SOC'S
A i LAB MDL
METHOD | (rre/l)
LABORATORY NUMBER: 02-652 1 -0 I PWSID #: N/A
REGULATED ORGAMC CIIEMICALS-SOC,s (CONT.)
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UI\TREGULATED ORGANIC CIIEMICALS-VOC'S
LAB il0t, (pgrl)
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LABORATORY NUMBER: 02-652 l -0 1 PWSID #: N/A
Codes used:
NT = Not tested for compound.
B = The analyte is found in the associated blank as well as in &e sanple.
prgl = Micrograms per liter.
MCL = Maximum Contaminant Level-
BDL = lndicates thar the compound was analyzed for, but was below the LAB MDL.
LAB MDL = Laboratory Method Detecdon Limit.
IINRE GULATED O RGAIIC CIIEMICALS-VOC,s (C O NT.)
MAIL RESULTS To: Colorado Depanmcnt of Public Flcalth and Environmcnt WQCD-DW-B2. a300 Cherry Creek Drive Sou$. Denvcr. cO. g0223-1550
P.AGE 4
APPLICANT
Form No. OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER
il;-i;,."%Lgw,.P#Jytttp.u gfi,'wilIF'E sESo u Rc Es
(303) 86&3581
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SNOWMASS I.AND COMPANY
7o PATRICK MILLER & KROPF PC
730 E DURANT STE 2OO
ASPEN, CO 81611-
(970) ez0-1028
APPROVED WELL LOCATION
GARFIELD COUNTY
NE 114 NE 114 Section 7
Tornship 7 S Range 87 W Sixth P'M'
D|STANCES FROiTSECTION LINES
Ft. ftom
Ft. fuom
Scction Line
Section Line
wELL PERMIT NUMBER ?ll0z3G ' '-
UTM COORDINATES
Northing:Easting:
ISSUAf{CE OFTHIS P€RMIT OOES NOTCONFERAWATER RIGHT
coNolTloNs oF APPR'OVAL
1) This wett shalt be used in suclr a uray as to cause no material iniury b existing u,ator rights. The issuance of this psrmit
does not assure uls applicam rhat no iniury will occur to another vesed weter right or pGcluds another owner of a vestsd
u,atBr right from seeking rellef ln a civil csurt adion'
2) ?hc construaion of lhis wcu shall be in compliance with the watcrwcll consrucEon Rulee 2 CCR 4@'2, unless agpK"fitl
of a variance has been graned by rh€ sEte Board of Examincrs of watarwell conslrr.rdion and Pump lnstailaion
Conuaaors in acconiancowith Rnla 18'
3) Approved pursuantto cRs 37-92€02(3XbX0 for uses as dosctibcd h cRS 37'92-602(1X0' Use of his ruell is limit3d to
moniEfing water tavets and/orwaFr quality sampling. This we{l is known as IAURBICE wEu # 5'
4) This rc€ll must be equippacl wiih a lod<ing cap or seal b pr€vont \rell contaminaflon or possiae hzzads a8 an oPen t'YEll'
The wstl must be t<ept cappeO and loOred at aU times erc€pt during sampling or mcasuring
5) Records of watcr lor/€l moasurEmenB ald waEr quality analytes shall bc rmintained by the wetl owrcr and submiGd to
tlu Division of watsr Reeourcgc upon rsgueet
,iur RLdo 16 of the waor6) Upon ccnctusion of the monirlrring grogtam trre'rvell owner shall plug thls well ln accotdanc€ I
well corrstruction Rutas. A well Abandonment Report musl bs compleod and submited to the DMsion of water
Resoutc€s within 60 dsys of ptr{ging-
n Ttre owngr shail mark the well ln a ccnspicrJous placg with..verl oetmit numbg(s) and name oi aquifer 6s aPFroPriate'
and sralt take necsssary meailt and Precauuons b pr€sen6 thase markings'
g) Thls well must ba consfirrded by or underthe supervision of a licgnsed r,r€ll dri[€ror otfier authotized individual according
tr fia WatEr Well Construclion Rulcs. lf non'standard consttJcilon is anticipated' a rariancc request must 6' submitled in
accordancewithRulelsandapgrovedpriortoq,eilconsmlc{ion.
g) A we|| consfucrion and Ta$ Reoort (Form GWS-31}. tnduding lllhologlc log must l€ suomitEd by thc individual
auhorized trc conEtnrct the well. For non.srandarci ccnstrudbn. tha repott mus]t indude an as'built drafling shorinE
dEtarls sucJr as deph. Casing. perbraed Zon€s. and a dcltcnpson of tfi€ gouting tyle and inte'.al'
10) This wcil shall be constlcisd not mora tran 200 feet from fie locatlon spccified on tlris permit
11) pursuant to Rule 6.2.3 of the water well conetnrcuon Rules, thE well ccnsqucdon @nractor shall suomit the as'built wetl
locauon on wort( reports required by Rule 17.3 witiin 60 da!6 of compleuon of $e well. The measurxi location must be
accuralo io 200 fuet of the aciral locadon. The locauon irrtormation rlruEt lndude eitherthe '1t4. 114, Seciion, iornship'
Range, and di$ancss frorn seaion linss. or a G?S locaiion putslanl to fie Division of Waer Resoure'es guidadnes'+fi{"
Sl:lb Engineer
RGG Well #5
Ctoys, Votcanlcs
Lokebed
Sedlnents
GRIlUND
LEVEL aaaa
CEMENT IO'-40'
O' TE 40'9' HTJLE DIAMETER
-l', TE 40,
O.A4O VALL7'PLAIN STEEL CSG
a0' Tu 1g0,
OEsO VALL
5.5' PVC CSG
STATIC VATER LEVEL 163.3'
T]N NT]VEMBER 19, EOOE
40' TA 370,6.5' HCILE DIAMETER
190' TE 360,
O.EsO VALL
PVC PERF CSG
TI]TAL DEPTH
370'
RCC WELL #5
WELL DETAIL
SNOWMASS LAND COMPANY
RANCH AT COULTER CREEK 5D
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Rcmarks :
12. WELL TEST DATA
TESTING METHOD:
Static Level : 163 ft.
Puoping Level : Total
Test Rpmarks :
1i Ctre* Box lfTest Data [s Submitied On
Air Compressor
Datc/Timc Mcasured l0f23n002
ft. Date/Time Mcasured rcn3B0fi2
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CONTRACTOR : SheitonDrillingCorp.
i Jnd lilt toc.v.ar mE lo mYil*r€ad.)
Mailing Addrcss : P.O. Bos 1059
Narne / Title (or Priru)
Phone:
Lic. No.
(97019ru182
1095
FOROFFICE USEONLY
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APPROVAL * GWS3lrl{3
WELL CONSTRUCTION AF{D TEST RJ,PORI
STATE OF COLORADO, OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER
WELL PERMIT NUMBER
Owner Narne(s): Snowmass Land Co.
Mailing Mdrcss: YoZancarclla & Assoc-
City, State, Zip : Glanwood Springs' Co.
Phone # : 970'945'570O
WELLLOCATIONASDRTLLED rnu r/4 NE l/4 Seq T Twp: 7 S Range 87 W
orsr.lutes FRoM sEc. LINES $r w "
ft. frqn Sec. line and ft. frqn Sec. line OR Northing: 437076 Eastin$ 315203
SUBDMSION: LOT: BLOCK: ffi'ING(IJNIQ:
DRILLING METHOD AiT
DATE COMPLETED: IOD3I2OOZ TOTAL DEPTH: 370 DEPTH COMPLETION: 370
9. Packcr Placemcnt
Type :
Depth :
8. Filter Pack
Material :
Size :
Interual :
I l. DTSINFECTION : TlPe : HTH Arnc Used: 5 qL
Woyne Shclton / Ptcskleot
Basalt, 6 8162l
OR IGINAL
TIME
Time
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1l19lg2 12:OO PM 0 163 3 SWL 30
1111910212:01 PM 166 10.5 3.63 30
1111910212:03 PM 3 166 9 3.50 30
1111910212:04 PM 4 166 10.25 3.60 30
11119102 12:05 PM 5 't66 9 3.50 30
11l19lOZ 12:06 PM 6 166 7.75 3.40 30
1111910212:08 PM I 166 6.75 3.31 30
11119102'12:10 PM 10 167 0.75 3.81 30
11t191O212:12PM 12 167 1.75 3.90 30
11119102 12115 PM 15 167 3.5 4.04 30
1111910212:20 PM 20 167 4 4.0E 30
11t1910212:30 PM 30 167 4.75 4.15 30
11l1SlO2 12:30 PM 40 167 5.75 4.23 30
11119,102 12:5O PM 50 167 8-75 4.48 30
111191021:00 PM 60 167 9.5 4.54 30
111191021:30 PM 90 168 3.7s 5.06 30
11119102 2:00 PM 120 168 t.t5 5.40 30
11119102 2:4O PM 160 168 t5 5.40 40
111191022:42PM 162 169 11 6.67 40
11119102 2:43 PM 't63 170 1.5 6.88 40
111191022144 PM 164 170 2.25 6.94 40
11119102 2:45 PM 165 170 2.5 6.96 40
11t19102 2:46 PM 166 170 3.25 7.02 40
1'tl19l022:48 PM 168 170 4.25 7.10 4U
11l19lOZ 2:50 PM 170 170 2-75 6.98 40
11t19to22|52PM 172 170 4 7.08 40
11119102 2:55 PM 175 't70 5 7.17 40
11119102 3:00 PM 180 '170 6 7.25 40
11119102 3:10 PM 190 170 6.5 7.29 40
11119102 3:20 PM 200 170 8 t.4z 40
111'l9l02 3:30 PM 210 170 I t.bt)40
11119102 3:4O PM 220 170 9 7.50 40
11119102 5:10 PM 310 171 4.5 8.13 40
11119102 5:45 PM 345 171 5.5 8.21 40
11119102 9:45 PM 585 171 11.5 8.71 40
11l2OlO2 7:10 AM I 150 172 2.25 U.Y4 40
11l2OlO2 7:4O AM 1 180 172 z.z5 E.94 40
11l2OlO2 7:40 AM 't 180 171 10.75 8.65 Stooped Pumpinq
111201027:41 AM 1 181 167 3 4.00 0 1 1 181
111201027:42 AM 't182 166 I1.5 3.71 0 59'l
11l2OlO2 7:43 AM 1 183 166 9.5 3.54 0 394
11l2OlO27t44 AM 1 184 166 8.5 3.46 0 4 296
11l2OlO2 7:45 AM 1 185 166 6.75 3.31 0 237
11l2OtO2 7:46 AM 1186 166 5.75 3.tJ 0 e 't 98
11120102 7:48 AM 1188 166 5 3.17 0 I 14
11l2OlOZ 7:5O AM 1190 166 3.75 3.06 0 10 119
11l2OlO2 7:55 AM 1 195 166 1 2.83 0 1 80
11120102 8:01 AM 1201 165 10.75 2.65 0 21 5i
11l2OlO2 8:10 AM 1210 165 t.,2.38 0 30 4C'tllzuloz u:3u AM 1230 165 2.25 1.94 0 50 2l
11l2OlO2 8:40 AM 1240 165 0 1.75 0 60 21
11120102 9:10 AM 1270 164 7.75 1.40 0 90 14
11120102 9:55 AM 13t 5 1U 4 1-08 0 1 1o
TABLE 5T
Pump Test Data
Well ]D: Ranch at Coulter Creek - RCC Well#5
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Analysis By:BCP
u.p. =-J6pi?GiiE--
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Time/Da te on : -:i?i5hTt76iffi-
Time/Dateof :auzotoliiffi
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Iest Length: '19:45:00 total time
1t?212003 Zancanella & Associates. lnc.f,lCC WelFi Prrmn Tcct Yle
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Prrmping Tests - 11l1gl02 and 11l2OlO2
Ranch at Goulter Creek - RGC Well #5
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Recovery Following 20 Hour Pumping Test - lltlgloz to ll,fllafiZ
Ranch at Coulter Creek - RCG Well #5
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REPORTING FORM FOR BACTERIOLOGICAL ANALYSES
SAMPLER.PLEASEFlLLoUToNEFoRM,o*-RcE/PLANTorcoMPoSlTESET
YES fI oT No X Tnese RESULTS ARE TO BE USED TO FULFILL STATE SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS
PWSID g; N/A COUNTY: Garfield
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DATE COLLECTE s 1 1 120t02
SySTEM/ESTABLTSHMENT NAME; Ranch at Coulter Creek
SYSTEM ADDRESS: dozancane{a&Associetes.lnc.looscoooerAvo City: Glenwood Spgs State: Co Zip: 81601
CONTACT pERSON: Brad Peek pHONE: 970-945-5700
SAMpLE COLLECTEp gy' Brad Peek T1ME COLLECTED: 11:30 AM
WATER TYPE: fi,AW (tto chlorine or other teaunent) X Or CHLORTNATED [ ] or OTHER TREATMENT [ ]
souRCEis):L?CATI0N(S) : - Addressl Area SAMPLE POTNT(S):
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l-ABoRAToRy SAMpL e*: 0 Z -?Lt f - ot il CLTENT NAME or lD#: €uerl+rt,. Ala?'r. (
t-ABoRAToRy NAME: Alo-ru : / n An , ,/-' q LAB pHoNE *' 3a =-4s= la zs?
,, t.- . l/^ ^ -.iDATEiTIME RECEIVED IN LABORATORY:
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DATUTIME ANALYZED:
COMMENTS:
PARAMETER
Coliform, Total
(#/ 100m1)
RESULT
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(#/ 100m1)
MCL
<1
SM
METHOD
92228
(#/ looml)
LA8 MDL
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MAIL RESULTS TO: Cotorado Ospanment of Public Haalth and Environment. WOCO-DW-B2. 4300 Cheny Crook Orive South. Oenver' CO 80222't530
Laboratory: Call drinking water section of CDPHE immediately with any results other than < 1 or absent.
(303) 6e2-3s47
RCC Well#5
DEC 1 0 zAA?
colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - compliance Montrg & Data Mngmnt unitREPORTING FORM FOR RADIOLOGICAL ANALYSES
SAMPLER: FILL our oNE FORM - FoR EACH TNDTV|DUAL souRcEipLANT
YES [ ] OT NO tX] THESE RESULTS ARE TO BE USED TO FULFILL STATE SAMPLING REOUIREMENTS
**** PLEASE SEE INSTRUCTIONS AND EXAfuTPLES ON THE BACK OF THIS FORI'I ****
PWSID #:COUNTY: Garfield DATE COLLECTEDz 11 / 20 t 2OO2
SYSTEM/ESTABLISHMENT NAME: Ran
SYSTEM ADDRESS:
SAMPLE COLLECTED BY: Brad Peek TIME COLLECTED: 1 13O am/pm
WATER TYPE: RAW rr,rochrorineorotne,treatmentl [X] or CHLORINATED t I or Of*En TREATMENT t I
SOURCE(S):LOCAfiONG): -,Mdress SAJYIPI.E POINT(S):
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For Laboraory Use Ont.v Below This Line
LABORATORY SAMPLE # K3O2/O2'1 CLIENT NAME or lD# Everoreen Anatvti
LABORATORY NAME Hazen Research. lnc.LAB PHONE # ( 303 ) 279 4501
DATE RECEIVED IN LABORATORY 11 I 22 i 2OO2
COMMENTS
DATE ANALYZED See 1Betow /
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RESULT
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(pCi/ll
MCL
SEE BELOW
50
N/A
*
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**
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15r**
GROSS BETA 9.2:3.0
TOTAL SOLIDS (mg/L) 373
RADIUM 226
RADIUM 228
URANIUM
RADON 222
ADJUSTED ALPHA
COMMENT:
EPA
METHOD
900.0
900.0
160.3
Date
Analvzed
12 tO5 /2002
12 tA5 t2002
11 t25 12002
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NT = Not iested for comoound
mg/L - Milligrams per Liter
MCL = Maxrmum Comamtnant Level
' = MCL for Raoium 226 ana 228 COMBINED is 5 pCiiL
"' = Gross Alpha minus Uranium equals Adiustad Algna
ffiEfi:fi,iIi3r'^i::Jiiiiffr1l|,I+:,,iHi,3[i{'iir.f}Hl'[?b',sH'.'^Bi.ffiiir:Fi3l3#l3i#,i; lll!.'#iJ:il.itSAME OB+qPIVALENLSAMPLE MUSTSLSO BE ANALYZED FOR URANIUM.
Laboratory Resu-lts Reviewed & Approved by Date
MAILAESULrSTO: ColotadoOepanmentof PublicHealthandEnvironmgnt.WOCC-CMOM-B2.43OOCherryCreekOriveSouth,Denver,CCg0246.lS3O
Revrsad O3/01 - J:\WP\LABFOHMS\RAO REPORT FORM.DOC
N/A = Not ApplicaDlc
pCi/L = Picocuries per Liter
Lab MDL = Laboratory Msthod Ofiection Umtt
" = MCL in thc process of being set by EpA
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Reporting form for Nitrate/Ilitrite as Nitrogen analyses
Sampler: PLEASE FILL OUT ONE FORM - FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL SOURCE/PLANIT OR
COMPOSITE SET
'LES I or NO pq THESE RESIILTS ARE TO BE USED TO FLILFILL STATE SAMPLING
REQUIREMENTS
PWSID #: N/A COUNTY: Garfield DATE COLLECTED; t1Do,
SYSTEIWESTABLISHMENT NAN4E: Ranch at Coulter Creek c/o Zancanella & Assts.
SYSTEIWADDRESS: 1005 Cooper Ave.
STREETADDRESS/PO BOX
CONTA.CT PERSON: Brad Peek
SAI\4PLE COLLECTED BY: Brad Peek
WATER TEE: RAw txl
souRCE(s):
RCC V/ell #5
Glenwood Springs
CITY
PHONE: (y0\o45-5700
TIME COLLECTED: 1 1:30am
co 81601
STATE ZIP
OTIIER TREATMENT I
sArvrPLE POrNT(S):
Well Head
crrLoRrNATED I
LOCATTON(S):
Countv Road 115
DO SAMPLES NEED TO BE COMPOSTTED BY LABORATORY? YTS I OR NO pq
For Laboratory tlse Only Below This Line
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LABORATORY SAivIPLE #: 02-7285 -ol
LAB ORATORY NAIzIE: Fvergreen AnaiJrtical I aboratory
DATE RECEIVED IN LABORATORY: 11121/02
COMMENTS:
CLIENT NAIYIE OR ID#: RCC Well #5
LAB PHONE: (303) 425-6021
DATE
^oiALyZE,;-.
tu2t /02
NT = Not Tested for compound.
mgrL = miiligrams per Liter.
MCL = Ma<imum Contaminant Level.
LAB MDL = Laborarory Method Derection Limit.
H = Holding Time has been exceeded.
BDL = Below Detection Limit.
ano appKrveo
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MAIL RESULTS TO: Colorado Dcpanmcnt of Publh Heaidr and Envimnmcnc WQCD-DW-B} 4300 Cherry Creck Drivc South. Dcnver. CO,
Colorado Department of Public Ilealth and Environment - Drinking Water Section I
ASEFILLoUToNE:il.]:IHffi;;;-.,,PLANToRcoMPoSITESETl
YES [] or NO [X] THESE RESULTS ARE TO BE USED TO FULFILL STATE SAMPLING REQUIREMENTT
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PWSID #: N/A COUNTY: Garfiled DATE COLLECTEDz tt/20/0ll
SYSTEM/ESTABLISHMENT NAME: Ranch at Coulter Creek c/o Zancanella & Assts.
SYSTEI{/ADDRESS: 1005 Cooper Ave. Glenwood Springs CO 81501 ISTREETADDRESS/POBOX CITY STATE AP
CONTACT PERSON: Brad Peek PHONE: fo70)945-5700
SAMPLE COLLECTED BY: Brad Peek TIME COLLECTED: t 1:30am I
WATER TYPE: RAw tXI CHLORINATED U OTHER TREATI\/IENT [I
SOURCE(S): LoCATION(S): SAMPLE POINT(S): I
RCC Well #5 Counry Road I 15 Well Head
DO SAMPLES NEED TO BE COMPOSITED BYLABORATORY? yES U ORNO txl I
LABORATORY SAMPLE #: 02-1285 -01
LABORATORY NAME: Evergreen Analltical Laboratory
DATE RECEIVED IN LABORATORY: 11t20/02
CLIENTNAME ORID#: RCC Well #5
LAB PHONE: (303) 425-6021
DATE ANALYZED : 1 t /21 / 02- 12/ 03 /02
H = Holding Time has been exceeded.
BDL = Beiow Derection Limit.
NiA = Not applicable.
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NT = Not Tested for compound.
m$L = miiligrams per Liter.
MCL = Ma.ximum Contaminant Level.
LAB MDL = Laboratory Medrod Detection Limit.
*** = If Langelier Index is a negative number, warer is corrosive.
If Langeiier Index is zero, water is balanced.
If Langeiier lndex is a posidve number, water is scale forming.
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MAIL RESULTS TO: Colorado Deparuncnt of Public Hcalth and Environmcnr WQCD-DW-B2. 4300 Cherr.v Crcek Drive South. Dcnver, CO, 8022-153,
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:l Colorado Department of Public l{ealth and Environment - Drinking Water Section
Reporting form for Original. Phase II. V lnorganic analyses
sampter: PLEASE FILL OUT ONE FORM - FOR EACH INDMDUAL SOURCE/PLANT OR COMPOSITE SET
YES [] OT NO tX] THESE RESULTS ARE TO BE USED TO FULFILL STATE SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS
COUNTY: Garfield DATE COLLECTED: t 1 /20/02PWSID #: N/A
SYSTEIWESTABLISHMENT NAME: Ranch at Coulter Creek c/o Zancanella & Assts.
SYSTEIv{/ADDRESS: I 005 Cooper Ave.
STREET ADDRESS/PO BOX
CONTACT PERSON: Brad Peek
SAMPLE COLLECTED BY: Brad Peek
WATERTIfPE: RAW [E
SOURCE(S):
RCC Well #5
Glenwood SPrings
CITY
PHONE: (970)q5-5700
TIME COLLECTED: I I :30am
CHLORINATED pq
LOCATION(S):
County Road I l5
co 81501
STATE ZIP
OTI{ER TREATMENT E
SAMPLE POINT(S):
Well Head
DO SAMPLES NEED TO BE COMPOSITED BY LABORATORY? YES 0 OR NO [X]
For Laboraory Use Only Below This Line
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LABORATORY SAMPLE #: 02'1285 -01
LABORATO RY NAME : Evergreen An alytical Laboratory
DATE RECEMD IN LABORATORY: lrnViz
COMMENTS:
CLIENT NAME OR ID#: RCC Well g5
LAB PHONE: (303\ 425 4021
DATE ANALYZED ; 1 t /2r /02-12!02t02
H = Holding Time has been exceeded
BDL = Below Detection Limit
* = Not an MCL, "Action Levei"
** = No[ an MCL, "Monitoring Requirement Only"
NT = Not Tested for compound
mglL = milligrams per Liter
VICL = Mo<imum Contaminant Level
LAB ivlDl = Laboratory Method Detection Limit
imo
CYAN .01I
MAIL RESULTS TO: Colorado Departmcnr of Public Fhalth and Envitonment, WQCD-DW-B2. .1300 Chcny Crcek Drive South, Dcnvcr. CO. t0222'1530
colorado Department of Public Health and Environmeut-Drinking water section IReporting form for Phase I, rr. and v organic analyses
SAMPIET: PLEASE FILL OUT ONE FORM _ FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL SOI'RCE/PLANT CCOMPOSITE SET OI'RCE/PLANT OR I
YES n or No t-xl rI{ESE RESIILTS-4I! To BE USED TO FULFTLL srArE sAMpLrNc IREQUIREMENTS
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oTIIER TREAllyEtrrr U
SAivtPLE POINT(S):
well Head I
Do SAIVPLES NEED To BE coMposITED By LABORATORY? taES U oR No [x]
If yes, record information for second source or second pwslD #:
souRCE(S):LOCATTON(S):SAMPLE POINT(S): I
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SYSTEIVyESTABLISHMENT NAME:
D::/,O OI
SYSTEIyI/ADDRESS : 1 005 Cooper Ave.
STREETADDRESS/PO BOX
CONTACT PERSON: Brad Peek
SAMPLE COLLECTED BY: Brad peek
V/ATER TYPE: RAVr [X]
sorrRCE(s):
RCC Well #5
CHLORINATED I
LOCATTON(S):
Countv Road 115
Glenwood Springs COCITY STATE
PHONE: (,970)945-s7OO
TIME COLLECTED: I I:30am
L.{.BORA.TORY SAMPLE #: 02-7285 -01
LAB OR{TORY NAIvtE : Evergreen Analytical Laborarory
DATE RECEIVED IN LABORATORY: n/21/02
COIvIIvIENTS:
CLIENT NAIvIE OR ID #: RCC Welt #5
LAB PHONE: (303) a25-6021
DATE tu\ALYZED : I t /22/ 02-12/ t2/02 I
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LABORATORY NUMBER: 02-7285-0 1 PWSID #: N/A
ALL RESULTS SHOULD BE REPORTED IN pg/I
UI\IRE GIILATED VOC's (TRIHALOMETHANES) :
These THM results do NOT count as the regulated THM resuls for systems serving greater than 10,000 population.
REGULATED ORGAM CI$MICALS-VOC's
CONTAMINA.(YT CAS #RESULT
GtgI)
MCL
(pdl)
EPA
METITOD
LAB IYIDL
(pgl)
..lNT D
t . I -Dichloroethylene 75-35-+BDL 7 524.z',0.5
I , l -Trichloroethane / t-))-o BDL zoo 5?4.2 0.5
. l.J- t ncnloroelnane 79-00-5 BDL 5 <)47 0.5
l.f-Drchloroethane t0746-2 BDL 5 5?4-2 u.f,
1.3-Dichloropropane 7E-87-5 BDL 5 524.2 0.5
I -2-{-Tnchloro benzene l20-62- t BDL 70 524.2 0.5
Benzene 7143-2 BDL 5 \)4')0.5
Carbon terachlonde i6-r?-i BDL 574.2 0.5
Cis- 1.2-Dichloroethvlene t56-59-2 BDL 70 524.2 0.5
Dichloromethane 75-09-?BDL 5 524.2 0.5
Ethvlbenzene I 00*+ I *l BDL 700 524.2 0.5
Monochlorobenzene t0E-90-7 BDL 100 524-Z 0.5
o-Dichlorobenzene v)-)u- l BDL 600 524.2 0.5
Para-Dichlorobenzene t06-+6-7 BDL 75 )24.t 0.5
Stwene t00-lZ-5 BDL 100 524.2 0.5
Terachloroethylene t27-t84 BDL 524.2 0.5
Toiuene 108-88-3 BDL 1,000 524.2
Trans- 1,2-Dichloroethylene 156-60-5 BDL I00 5?4.2 0.5
Tnchioroethylene 79-01-6 BDL )524.2
VinylChlonde 75-0 I -+BDL 7 \)A','
,\ylenes (totai)tjiu-zu- /BDL 10.000 -)4 A 0.i
REGULATED ORGANIC CEMIC.{LS-SOC's
rn | 1746-01-6 I
a)pyrenel50-i2-8 lBDLl0.Zl5Z5.Zl0.l
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LABORATORY NUMBER: 02-7285-0 I PWSID #: N/A
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h;.oll\j-Hydroxyqrboti,lran unk)BDL 531 I )RD
Aldicarb l 16-06-3 BDL 531.1
Aldicarb sulfone t646-874 tsDL 531 1 BDLAldicarb suifoxide 1646-87-3 BDL 531.r )
Aldrin 309-00-2 BDL 508 0.5
Butachlor 23814-66-9 BDL 507 0.53 BDL
Carbaryl 6?-1<-)BDL 53 1.1 ')
Dicamba I 989-00-9 BDL 5 15.1 0.24
Dieidrin 60-57- I BDL 508 0.i BDLMerhomvlt6752-77-5 BDL 53 1.1 0.5 BDLMetolachlor51218-+5-2 BDL 507
Metribuzin 2t087-6+9 BDL J
Propachior t9l8-t6-7 BDL s07 t.l BDL
UIIRE GIILATED ORGAII-IC CIIEMICALS-VOC's
LAB rVDL (pgrt)
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MCL = Maximum Contaminant Level.
BDL = Indicates that the compound was analyzed for, but was below the LAB MDL.
LAB MDL = Laboratory Method Detection Limit.
UIIREGULATED ORGANIC CIIEMICALS-VOC,s (CONT.)
CONTAMINANT CAS #RESULT
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EPA METHOD LAB MDL (pgll)
[,2,4-Trimethy lbenzene 9s-63-6 BDL 524.2 0.5
I,3-Dichloropropane L4'2;26-9 BDL 5?4.2 0.5
l.j-DichloroDroDene )42- t)-6 BDL 574.?0.5
t.iJ- I rrmethylbenzene I0E-67-E BDL 524.2 0.5
2,2-Dichloropropane 590-ZO-7 BDL 524.2 u.)
Bromobenzene 108-86- l BDL 524.2 0.5
Bromochloromethane I4-97-)BDL 524-2 0.5
Bromomethane 74-964 BDL s)L )0.5
Chloroethane 75-00-3 BDL 524.2 0.5
Chloromethane 74-87-3 BDL 5?4.2 0.5
Dibromomethane 74-95-3 BDL 524.2 0.5
D ichlorodifl uoromethane 75-7t-E BDL 524.2 0.5
Fluorotrichloromethane 75-694 BDL 5?4.2 0.5
Hexachlorobutadiene 87-66-3 BDL 524.2 0.5
Lsopropylbenzene 98-82-2 BDL >24-J 0.5
m-Dichlorobenzene )4t-li-I BDL 524.2 0.5
Naphthalene 9 t-zu-j BDL 524.2 U.
n-tsut-ylbenzene 104-5 l-8 BDL \)4 )0.5
n-Propylbenzene 103{5-BDL 5?4.2 0.5
o-Chlorotoluene 95-+9-8 BDL 524.2 0.5
p-Chlorotoluene 105-+3-l BDL :)d. )0.5
p-lsopropyttoluene 25i55- t5- I BDL 524.2
Sec-Butvlbenzene I35-98-8 BDL 524.2 0.:
Ten-Butylbenzene 9E-06-6 BDL ;)a )0.5
MAIL RESULTS TO: Colorado Dcpannrent of Public Flcalfi and Environmcnq WQCD-DW-B2. 4300 Cherry Creek Drivc Sourh. Denver, CO, g0222,-1530
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Form No.
GWS.25
APPLICANT
OFFICE OF THt -JTATE ENGINEER
CCLORADO DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
818 Centennial Bldg., 1313 Sherman SL' Denver. Colorado 80203
(303) 866-3581
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SNOWMASS I.AND COMPANY
P O BOX 6119
SNOWMASS VILIAGE, CO 81615.
WELL PERMIT NUMBER 243865
DIV. 5 WD 38 DES. BASIN
Ft. from
Ft. from
APPROVED WELL LOCATION
GARFIELD COUNTY
NW 114 NE 114 Section 7
Township 7 S Range 87 W Sixth P.M.
DISTANCES FROM SECTION LINES
Section Line
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UTM COORDINATES
Northing: Easting:
ISSUANCE OF THIS PERMIT DOES NOT CONFER AWATER RIGHT
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
This well shall be used in such a way as to cause no material injury to existing water rights. The issuance of this permit I
does not assure the applicant that no injury will occur to another vested water right or preclude another owner of a vested '
water right from seeking relief in a civil court aclion-
The construction of this well shall be in compliance with the Water Well Construction Rules 2 CCR 402'2,unless approva !
of a variance has been granted by the State Board of Examiners of Water Well Construction and Pump lnstallation I
Contraoors in accordance with Rule 18.
Approved pursuant to CRS 37-92€oz(3)(b)(l) for uses as described in CRS 37-92€02(1)(0. Use of this well is limited to t
monitoring water levels and/orwater quality sampling. This well is known as the RCC Well No. 5- I
This well must be equipped with a locking cap or seal to prevent well contamination or possible hazads as an open well-
The well must be kept capped and locked at all times except during sampling or measuring I
Records of water level measurements and waier quality analyses shall be maintained by the well owner and submitted to I
the Division of Water Resources upon request.
Upon conclusion of the monitoring progmm the well owner shall plug this well in accordance with Rule 16 of the Water I
WellConstruction Rules. A WellAbandonment Report must be completed and submitted to the Division of Water I
Resources within 60 days of plugging.
The owner shall mark the well in a conspicuous place with well permit number(s) and name of aquifer as appropriate, I
and shall take necessary means and precautions to preserve these markings. I
This well must be constructecj by or under the supenrision of a llcenserl '.vell driller or other authorized individual accordlng
to the Water Well Construction Rules. lf non-stanoard construction is anticipated, a variance request must be submitteci in 1
accordance with Rule 18 and approved prior to well construction. I
A Weil Consrruction and Test Report (Form GWS-31), incluoing lithologic log must be submitted by the individual
authorized to construct the well. For non-standard construction, the report must inciude an as-built drawing showing I
details such as depth. casing, penorated zones, and a description of the grouting type and interval. I
pursuant to Rule 6.2.3 of the Water Well Construclion Rules, the well construction contraclor shall submit the as-built well
t";;; oi *o* repbrts reguired by Rute 17.3 within 60 days of completion of the well. The measured location must be I
accurate to 200 feet of the actual location. The location information must include either the 114, 114, Section, Township, I
Range, and distances from seciion lines, or a GPS location pursuant to the Division of Water-Resources' guideiines.
NOTE: Parcei ldentification Number (PlN)i 23-239'l'064'A0'1ig 19 +-- e*
NOTE: AssessorTaxScheduleNumber: R111514(totating268.14acres) O ?Z/a4'?a I
APPROVED
DMW
tf aaaia) t\l^ OtrnlrTRF
tL^r,*^r'o*offistate Ensinee' nor= rssrrED 'SEP 2 5 l'/Afi|-.
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WELL CONSTRUCTION AND TEST REPORT
STATE OF COLORADO, OFFICE OF T}M STATE ENGINEER
FOROFF-ICE USEONLY
Kcc t,.,*t-u i?
APPROVAL #GWS3I.9I{3
WELL PERMIT NI.]MBER
Owner Name(s): Snowmass Land Co.
[{ailing Address: Yo7-ananella & Assoc.
City, State, Zip : Glcnwood Springs, Co.
P.O. Box 190E
81602
DISTAI.TCESFROMSEEffi;T l.nv t/4 SE l/4 Sec 6 Tup: 7 S Rangc 87 w
ft. fronr Sec. line and ft.frcmr Sec. line OR Nothing: $n049 Easing: 315213
SUBDIVISION: LOT: BLOCK: FILING (UNIT):
GROUND SURFACE ELEVATION ft. DRILLING METHOD AirRotary
DATE COMPLETED: lOD9nA02 TOTALDEPTHI 420 DEPTH COMPLETION: 420
6. IIOLE DIAMETER(in)
8. Filter Pack
Material :
Size :
Interval :
9. Packs Placcraent
Tlpe :
Deg,ttt :
1 a I ttil rcd tlc srsEmaas m4 lgEtn and blotr' ilE mellr fi ffi' rd urd ttlct rG mE lo trly
t J' mslrtrrrcs xruv m thc tccqtd€gcc nd as pmslr0lc 6 a ds I mubacana.)
CONTMCTOR : Sheiton DrillingCorp.Phone: e7q9274182
Uc. No. 1095Mailing Address : P.O. Box 1059 Easatt. Cortl62l
Jan 10 Og O?t3?p L,la:rne She l ton s70-s27 -3801
Ane Used ; 5
Wuer Located: 180 +
Remarks :
11- DISINFECTION : Tlpe : HTH
1Z WELL TEST DATA
TESTING METHOD:
Static Letiel: 115 ft.
Pumping Levei: Total
Test Remarks :
Name / Title (Please Type or
: ( ) Check Box lfTest Data Is Submined On Supplemental
Air Comprcssor
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DatelTime Mcasured l0D9n0A2
Date/Time Measured 1012912002
Production Rate 30+ gpm
TestLeagdr: 2honrs
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Well lD: Ranch at Coulter Creek - RCC Well #7
Job No.: 21839ctientffi
Test By: Samuelson
Analysis By: BCP
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11114102'11:30 AM 0 116 2 SWL 40
'111141021'l:31 AM 1 r19 7 3.42 40
11114102 11:32 AM 2 119 8.5 3.54 40
11l14lOZ 11:33 AM 3 119 9.5 3.63 40
1111410211:34 AM 4 119 I 3.58 40
1111410211:35 AM 5 119 8 3.50 40
111141021 1:36 AM 6 119 7.5 3.46 40
11l14lOZ 11:38 AM I 119 8.75 3.56 40
1111410211:41 AM 11 119 8.5 3.54 40
11114102 11:45 AM 15 119 9 3.58 40
111141021 1:50 AM 20 119 I 3.58 40
1111410212:00 PM 30 119 9 3.58 40
1111410212:,20 PM 50 1't9 9 3.58 40
11114102'12:30 PM 60 119 9 3.58 40
11114102'1:00 PM 90 119 o 3.58 40
111141021:30 PM 120 119 9 3.s8 40
11114102 2:30 PM 180 119 OE 3.63 40
11114102 3:30 PM 240 1'r9 9.25 3.60 40
11114102 4:30 PM 300 '120 4.25 4.19 40
11114102 8:52 PM 562 120 b 4.33 40
11115102 7:05 AM 1175 120 9 4.58 40
1111510212:15 PM 1485 120 10.75 4.73 40
11l15tOZ 1Z:16 FM 1486 116 11 0.75 Stooped Pumoinq 1 1486
1111510212:17 PM 1487 116 10.25 0.69 0 2 744
1111510212:18 PM 1488 116 10.75 0.73 0 3 496
1111510212:19 PM 1489 116 I 1.5 0. /9 0 4 372
1111510212:20 PM 1490 117 0.5 0.88 0 q 298
1111510212:23PM 1493 117 0 0.83 0 I 187
'1111510212:25 PM 1495 117 0 0.83 0 10 150
1111510212:27 PM 1497 '117 0 0.83 0 12 125
1111510212:30 PM 1500 116 11.75 0.81 0 15 100
1111510212:35 PM 1505 116 1 1.5 0.79 0 20 75
1111510212:45 PM 1515 116 11.25 o.77 0 30 51
1111510212:55 PM 1s25 116 11.25 0.77 0 40
111151021:05 PM 1535 116 11.25 0.77 0 50 31
111151021:15 PM 1545 116 11 0.75 0 60 26
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Pumping Test - 11t14tOZ and 11t15t0z
Ranch at Coulter Greek - RCC Well #7
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lSB$BSTSn5E5
lndstttial Labolato?lca l8 your lndoot'tdcnt'
third getty .!nalyllcal tcrtlna l8bo.!to?y
To: EverereenAnalwical
4036 Younsfield
Wheat Ridee
Attrr: Carl Smits
EVl50l
Date Received: 11115n002
Date Reoorted: Llll9l2002
PO Number: 001 ll6
co 80033-3862
Note: Sample test procedr:res conform to EPA 40CFR136 requirements'
Lab No.Sample Description
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Mike Gross, Laboratory Director
: r5O Essi 52no Avenue . Jenver. cobraoo n0216 . 1303) 2a7'963: ' (303) 22i'C964 Fax ' wrvw'incusriallaos'net
Aeceot cr analysrs s€rlrces acKnowtedges rne rerrns and condilions ,)n ina tei/erse side ano aclinolvledg€s ltal ihel' rra
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?hi' ,.'a' i' '^t '^ h' t'6mrhtf,e'{ in wnols of in oart fol advenlslnq purposes w'thou! oEtainlng prict wfitten ruthorization'
MDL - Mcthod Deaction Limit
ND = Not Dcrccad at the Mcthod Detccrion Limi:
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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Compliance Montrg & Data Mngmnt Unit
REPORTING FORM FOR RADIOLOGICAL ANALYSES
SAMPLER: FILL OUT ONE FORM - FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL SOURCE/PLANT
YES t I or NO txl THESE RESULTS ARE TO BE USED TO FULFILL STATE SAMPLING REOUIREMENTS
**** PLEASE SEE INSTRUCTIONS AND EXAMPLES ON THE BACK OF THIS FORIT ****
PWSID #:COUNTY: Garfleld DATE COLLECTED: 11 I 14 / 2OO2
SYSTEM/ESTABLISHMENT NAME: Ranch at CouLter Creek
SYSTEM ADDRESS: c/o Zancanella & Assts.. 1OO5 Coooer Ave. Glenwood Sorinqs CO 816O1
Stroer addr.ss/Po Box CITY STATE ZIP
CONTACT PERSON: Brad Peek PHONE: ( 970 ) 945 57OO
SAMPLE COLLECTED BY: Brad Peel<TIME COLLECTED: 1445 am/pm
WATER TYPE: BAW rnrochro.in.o'otrartreamcno [X] or CHLORINATED t ] or OTHER TREATMENT t I I
SOARCE(S): LOCATION(S): - Address SAI0PLE POINT(S):
For Laboraory Use Only Below Tltis Line
LABORATORY SAMPLE # K2OG1O2-1 CLIENT NAME or lD# Evbrqreen Analvti
LABORATORY NAME Hazen Researeh-lne.LAB PHONE # ( 303 ) 279 4501
DATE RECEIVED IN LABORATORY 11 I 15 I 2OO2 DATE ANALYZED See / Below /
COMMENTS
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TOTAL SOLIDS
RADIUM 226
RADIUM 228
URANIUM
RADON 222
ADJUSTED ALPHA
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RESULT
2.2:2.1
4.9 :2.8
(mg/L) 331
EPA
METHOD
900.0
900.0
160.3
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BDL = lnciicates that the compound was analyzed for, but was below the Lab MOL.
NT = Not Tested for compouno
mg/L - Milligrams per Liter
MCL = Maxrmum Contamtnant Level
' = MCL for Radium 226 ano 228 COMBINED is 5 pCiiL
'r' = Gross Alpha minus Urantum equals Adiu$ed Alpha
tF THE GROSS ALPHA EXCEEDS 10 pCi/ITHE SAME OR EOUIVALENT SAMPLE MUST BE ANALYZED FOR RADIUM -226. tFrHE RADIUM-2I
EXCEEDS 3pCi. rHE SAME OR AN EOUIVALENT SAMPLE MUST BE ANALYZED FOR RADIUM-I2B. tF rHE GROSS ALPHA EXCEEDS 15pCi TI
SAME OR E4trILdlVALEDff^EAMEI-Eavt ST ALSO SE ANALYZED FOR URANIUM-
Robert Rostad Laboratorv Manaqer 12 I 03 I 2OOz
N/A = Not Applicibla
pCi/L - Picocuries oer Uter
Lab MDL = Laboratory Method Detecrion Limir.. = MCL in thE process of being set by EpA I
TLaboratory Results Reviewed & Approved by Title Date
MAIL RESULTS TO: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environmenr, WOCD-CMOM.82. 43OO Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 8O246-i 53O
Revised o3/o1 - J:\wF r-ABFORtUsrnaO REPORT FORM.OOC I
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Reporting form for NitrateAlitrite as Nitrogen analyses
sampter: PLEASE FILL OUT ONE FORM - FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL SOURCE/PLAI{T OR
COMPOSITE SET
yES U or NO [X] TI{ESE RESULTS ARE TO BE USED TO FULFILL STATE SAIVIPLING
REQUIREMENTS
PWSID #: N/A CO{.INTY: Gadeld DATE COLLECTED: 1 1/14/0
SYSTEIWESTABLISHMENT NAME: RANCh At COUIICT CrCCK C/O ZANCANCIIA & ASSTS'
SYSTEN4/ADDRESS'ffi
CONTACT PERSON: Rrad Peek
SAMPLE COLLECTED BY: Brad Peek
WATER TYPE: RAw [E
soLRCE(S):
RCC Well #7
Glenwood SPrings
CITY
PHONE: (,970\ 945-5700
TIME COLLECTED: 2:45pm
co 81501
STATE ZIP
OTHERTREATMENT I
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Well Head
Cr{LoRINATED I
LOCATION(S):
Countv Road 155
DO SAN4PLES NEED TO BE COMPOSITED BY LABORATORY? Ims I oR NO [x]
For Laboratory tlse Only Below This Line
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LABORATORY NAi\rIE: Evergreen ^ nal]rdcal I ahoratory
DATE RECEIVED IN LABORATORY : 1 | t 15 102
COMMENTS:
CLIENT NAN4E OR ID#: RCC Well #7
LAB PHONE: (303) 425-5021
DATE tu\AIYZED: 1 | I 1 5 t 02
(mg'L) I
NT = Not Tested for compound.
m-srl = milligrams per Liter.
MCL = Maximum Contaminant Level.
LAB MDL = Laboratory Method Detection Limit.
H = Hoiding Time has been exceeded
BDL = Below Derecion Limit.
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Revrcweo ano approveo oy -^ .'j: Aj-_- c-...L n-.,-- /.n
MAIL RESULTS To: Colorado Dcparrmcntof public Hcalth and Environmcnt WQCD-DW-B2. 1300 Chcny Creek Drive Soutlr. Dcnvcr. CO.8022'1530
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Drinking Water Section
Reporting form for Corrosivitv analyses
sampter: PLEASE FILL OUT ONE FORM - FOR EACH INDMDUAL SOURCE/PLANT OR COMPOSITE SET
YES [] OT NO tX] THESE RESULTS ARE TO BE USED TO FULFILL STATE SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS
PWSID #: N/A COUNTY: Garfietd DATE COLLECTED: t 1 tt4t02
SYSTEIWESTABLISHMENT NAME: Ranch at Coulter Creek c/o Zancanella & Assts.
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STREET ADDRESS/PO BOX
CONTACT PERSON: Brad Peek
SAMPLE COLLECTED BY: Brad Peek
WATER T\?E: RAW txl
SOURCE(S):
RCC Well #7
Glenwood Sprines
CITY
PHONE: (970)e45-5700
TIME COLLECTED:2#5pm
CHLORTNATED I
LOCATTON(S):
CountJtRoad 115
OTHER TREATMENT I
SAMPLE POINT(S):
Well Head
DO SAMPLES NEED TO BE COMPOSITED BY LABORATORY? YES I OR NO pq
For Laboratory Use Onlv Below This Line
LABORATORY SAMPLE #" 02.1 14I.OI
LAB ORATO RY NAME : E vergreen Anallnical Laboratory
DATE RECEIVED IN LABORATORY: 11t1st02
CLiENTNAME ORID#: RQC Well #7
LAB PHONE: (.303\ 425-6021
DATE ANALYZED : I t I 1 5 /02'1 1 t21 /02
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mg,il. = milligrams per Liter.
MCL = Maximum Contaminant Level.
LAB MDL = Laborator,v Method Detection Limit.
*'* = If Lttrgelier Index is a negative number. water is corosive.
If Langeiier Index is zero. water is baianced.
If Langelier Index is a positive number, rvater is scale forming.
H = Hoiding Time has been exceeded.
BDL = Below Detection Limit.
NiA = Not applicable.I
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MAIL RESULTS TO: Coiorado Depamnent of Public Health and Environment WQCD-DW-B2. 4300 Chcnv Creek Drive South' Denver, CO, 80222'1530
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Reporting form for Original. Phase II. V Inorganic analyses
sampter: PLEASE FILL OUT ONE FORM - FOREAEE INDIVIDUAL SOURCEiPLANT OR COMPOSITE SET
YES U OT NO TX] THESE RESULTS ARE TO BE USED TO ruLFILL STATE SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS
DATE COLLECTED: tt /14t02Pril/SID #: N/A COUNTY: Garfield
SYSTEIvUESTABLISHMENT NAME: Ranch at Coulter Creek c,/o Zancanella & Assts.
SYSTEM/ADDRESS:ffi
CONTACT PERSON: Brad Peek
SAMPLE COLLECTED BY: Brad Peek
WATER TYPE: RAw [X]
SOURCE(S):
RCC Well #7
Glenwood Springs
CITY
PHONE: (970)945-5700
TIME COLLECTED:2$5nm
CHLORTNATED n
LOCATION(S):
Countv Road I 15
OTHER TREATMENT O
SAMPLE POINT(S):
Well t{ead
DO SAMPLES NEED TO BE COMPOSITED BY LABORATORY? YES I OR NO [X]
For Laboratont Use Only Below This Line
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LABO RATO RY NAME: Evergreen An al:rtical Laboratory
DATE RECEMD IN LABORATORY: trtrst02
COMMENTS:
CLIENTNAME OR ID#: RCC Well #7
LAB PHoNE : (393)-125492L
DATE ANALYZED : t 1 / 1 5 102'r. I t22!02
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m_gl = milligrams per Liter
MCL = Maximum Contaminant Levei
LAB MDL = Laboratory Method Detection Limit
H = Holding Time has been exceeded
BDL = Below Detection Limit
* = Not an MCL, "Acdon Level"
** = Nor an MCL, "Monitoring Requirement Oniy"
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MAIL RESULTS TO: Coiorado Department of Public Flcalth and Environmcn( WQCD-DW-B2.-t3fl) Cherry Creck Drive Souh. Denvcr. CO. 802:2'1530
Colorado Department of Public Ifealth and Environment - Drinking Water Section t
Reporting form for Phase I. IT. and V Organic analyses
Sampler: PLEASE FILL oUT oNE FORM - FoR F'^ CH INDIVIDUAL SOLTRCE/PLANT oRl
COMPOSITE SET
YES U OT NO TX] THESE RESI.TLTS ARE TO BE USED TO FULFILL STATE SAI\4PLING I
REQUIREMENTS
PWSID #: N/A COTINTY: Garfield
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LOCATTON(S):
Countv Road 115
SYSTEIvI/ESTABLISHMENT NAivIE: Ranch at Coulter Creek c/o Zancanella & Assts.
DO SAMPLES NEED TO BE COMPOSITED BY LABORATORY? YES t] OR NO Pq
If yes. record information for second sorrrce or second PV/SID #:
souRCE(s):LOCATTON(S):SAMPLE POINT(S):
sAlrPLE POrNT(S):
Well Head
CLIENT NAIvIE OR ID #: RCC Well #7
LAB PHONE: (-10-z\ 425-6021
DATE A]{ALYZED : t | /2r / 02-12/ 12t 0Z
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STREET ADDRESS/PO BOX
CONTACT PERSON: Brad Peek
SAMPLE COLLECTED BY: Brad Peek
WATER TEE: RAw pq
SOTTRCE(S):
RCC Weil #7
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L.\B O R\TO RY NAME : E verg"een Anal)/tical L aborarory
DATE RECEIVED IN LABORATORY llll5l02 t
DATE COLLECTED' I l/14i!
Glenwood Springs COCITY STATE
PHONE: (470\045-5700
TIME COLLECTED: 2:45pm
For Laboratory Use Only Below This Line
COMIv{ENTS;
the I CS. DalaFon also showed a low recovery on the closing CCV. Neither anal)rre rvas detected ir the
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LABORATORY NUMBER: 02-7 1 4 1 -0 I PWSID #: N/A
ALL RESULTS SHOULD BE REPORTED IN pg/l
UNREGTTLATED VOC,S (TRIIIALOMETIIANES):
These THM results do NOT counr asi the regulated THM results for systems sewing greater than 10,000 population.
REGIJLATED ORGANIC CIIEI/flCALS-VOC's
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.l-DichloroethYlene 75-35-+BDL 7 ;)L1 0.
l-Trichloroethane 7l-r)-o BDL 200 574.2 0.5
I . 1.2-Trichloroethane 79-00-5 BDL :)L1 0.5
1.f,-Dichloroethane 10746-2 BDL 524.2 0.5
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rfichlomnroDane 78-E7-BDL 5 \)a)0.5
1,3.4-Trich lorobenzene t20-82- I BDL 70 <)47 0.5
Benzene 7143-2 BDL )----wT 0.5
--Tarboi
tetrachloride 55-23-5 BDL 5 524.?0.5
Cis- I.2-DichloroethYlene r56-59-Z BEL 70 524.2 0.5
Dichloromethane 75-09-2 BDL 5 524.2 0.5
Ethylbenzene 100-+l-4 BDL 700 524.2 0.5
Monochlorobenzene l0E-90-7 BDL 100 524.?0.5
o-Dichlorobenzene 95-50- I BDL 600 \')L -)0.5
--Para-
Dich loro benzene 106-+6-7 BDL 75 5u4.?U.
Styrene 100{+Z-BDL r00 524.2 0.5
Tetrachloroethylene t27-lE4 BDL <)a 1 0.5
Toiuene -T0 1 1,000 ;)L 7 0.5
Trans- I .2- Dtchloroethy tene 156-60-5 BDL 100 <)4')0.5
Trichloroethvlene 79-0 t-6 BDL 524.2 0.5
nvlChloride 75-01-+BDL 2 524.2 U
Xylenes (totat)I330-20-7 BDL 10.000 <)a)0.5
REGI'LATED ORGAIYIC CIIENdCALHOC'S
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LABORATORY NUMBER: 02-7141-0 I PWSID #: N/A
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IIIYRE GULATED ORGAIIC CIIEIICALS-VOC's (C ONT.)
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NT = Not tested for compound.
B = The analyte is found in the associated blank as well as in the sample.
pgil = Micrograms Per liter.
MCL = Maximum Contaminant Level.
BDL = lndicates that the compound was analyzed for, but was beiow the LAB MDL.
LAB MDL = Laborarory Method Detection Limit.
MAIL RESULTS TO: Colorado Depanmenrof Public Health and Environmcnr W@D-DW-B2, {300 Chcqv Creek Drive South. Denvcr. CO, E0222'1530
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OFFICE OF THE *,TATE ENGINEER
YITLP'il S"[,'ry4"T.F,8# E S O U R C E S tForm No.
GWS-25
APPLICANT
(303) 866-3581
WELL PERMIT NUMBER 243861 -,
DIV. 5 WD 38 DES. BASIN MD
uilnrl"r* rilins,Ebdiv: RANCH AT COULTER CREEK
SW 114 SE 114 Section 6
Township 7 S Range 87 W Sixth P'M.
SNOWMASS I-AND COMPANY
P O BOX 6119
SNOWMASS VILI.AGE, CO 81615.
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Northing:
Section Line
Section Line
GARFIELD COUNTY
(970) 923-2880
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TSSUANCE OF THIS PERMIT DOES NOT CONFER A WATER RIGHT
GONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
) This.well shall be used in such a way as to cause no material injury to existing water rights. The issuance of this permit
does not assure the applicant that no injury will occur to another vested water right or preclude another owner of a vested
water nght from seeking relief in a civil court action'
es Z CCR {JL_?.unless approval,) The construdpn of this well shall be in compliance with the water well construclion Rult
of a variance has been granted by the State Board of Examiners of water well construction and Pump lnstallation
Contractors in accordance with Rule 18' ,,a , t^- ^r.L:- .^,^, ia r
i) Approved pursuanr to cRS 37-g2-602(3)(bxt) for uses as described in cRS 37-92€02(1)(0. use of this well is limited to
monitoring water tevels andrbr water quality iampting. This well is known as the RCC Well No' '1'
l) This well must be equipped with a locking cap or sealto prevent well contamination or possible hazards as an open well'
The well must be kept capped and locked at all times except during sampling or measuring'
i) Records of water rever measurements and water quality analyses shall be maintained by the well owner and submitted to
the Division of Water Resources upon request'
i) upon conclusion of the monitonng program the well owner shall plug this well in accordance with Rule 16 of the water
well construction Rules. A well Abandonment Report must be completed and submitted to the Division of water
Resources within 60 days of plugging'
,,) The owner shall mark the weil in a conspicuous place with well permit numbe(s) and name of aquifer as appropnate'
and shall take necessary means and precautions to preserve these markings'
l) This well must ba consirLlctF.cr hy nr rrnder the supervision of a licensed well driller or other authorized individual according '
to the water well construoion Rules. lf non-standard construaion is anticipated. a variance request must be submiited in
accordance with Rule 18 and approved prior to well construction'
t) A well construction and Test Repon (Form GWS-31). inciuding lithologic log must be submitted by the individual
authonzed to construct the well. For non-standard construction. the repon must include an as-built drawing showing
details such as depth, casing, penorated zones, and a description of the grouting type and interval'
1O) pursuant to Rute 6.2.3 of the water well construction Rules, the well construction contraclor shall submit the as-buiit weil
location on work repons required by Rule 17.3 within 60 days of compietion of the well. The measured location musi be
accurate to 2oo feet of the actual location. The location information must include eitherthe 114' 114' section' Townshio'
Range, and distances from section lines, or a Gps location pursuant to the Division of water Res_ources' guidelines'
NoTE:ParcelldentificationNumber(PlN):23.2391.064.00.144.Yn.r.-
NorE: Assessor Tax schedute Number: R111514 (totaling 268.14 acres) a ? 4 f/ial z
APPRCVED
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DATE ISSU EsEP 11 ?firfr"..rrn 4 a7C, A
Attachment I4b
Zancanelta Repo rt Add endum
Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD Rezoning/ Subdivision Prelirninary Plan Application Octobet2003
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P.O. Box 1908
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(970) 94s-s700
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February 18, 2003
Mr. Mark Bean
Garfield County Planning Department
108 Eighth Street, Suite201
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: The Ranch at Coulter Greek
Dear Mark:
ln our January 24,2003letter report we indicated that the water analyses for the Lot#24
were still pending. Those lab results have now been received and are attached. The
results show that, as with all parameters tested forthis and the othertwo proposed water
supplywells, all parametersthatweretested were belowthe Maximum Contaminant Levels
as established by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the
EPA. The test for coliform bacteria indicated that the bacteria were abeent from the
sample.
tt appearc from all of the water quality test results that water quality for the Lot #24 Wel!
and the RCC Wells #5 and #7 is good.
lf you have any questions, please call our office at (970) 945-5700.
Very truly yours,
Zancanella and Associates, lnc.
Thomas A. Zancanella, P.E.
Attachments
cc: Joe Enzer
Yancy Nichol
2:\21000\2'1 839 Snowmass t:nd Co\2003\Bean-Lo€4Wellwate0ual.doc
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Errarr g€rva<r CoJ{ EtturAr"t'rs
il FEB 0 B 2003Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Compliance MontrgEEat" Mngmnt Unit
REPORTING FORM FOR RADIOLOGICAL ANALYSES
sAMpLER: FILL our oNE FoRM - FoR E,ACH rNDv;souRCE/pLANT
YES t ] oT NO tXI THESE RESULTS ARE TO BE USED TO FULFILL STATE SAMPLING REoUIREMENTS
*'*** PLEASESEEINSIR ACTIONS AND EXATuIPIfiS ON THE BACK OF THIS p'O1Ato[ **** t
PWSID #:COUNTY: Garfield
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;SYSTEM/ESTABLISHMENT NAME:
SYSTEM ADDRESS: c/o Zglc-ilt-qlh_&.Assts.. 1O05 Coooer Ave-.9lenwood Sorinos -99 Bl-6Ot
CONTACT PERSON: Brad Peek PHONE: ( 970 ) 945 57OO
SAMPLE COLLECTED BY: Brad Peek TIME COLLECTED: 1O45 am/pm
or OTHER TREATMENT t l
SAfuTPIB POINT(S):
WATER TYPE: RAW tno chtorin. or othff restm.nrr
souRCE(s):
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LOCATION(S): - Address
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For Laboraory Use Onlv Belot+t Tltis Line
LABORATORY SAMPLE # A171l03-1 CLIENT NAME or lD# Everqreen Analvti
LABORATORY NAME Hazen Research, lnc.LAB PHONE # ( 303 ) 279 4501
DATE RECEIVED IN LABORATORY 01 I 16 I 2AO3 DATE ANALYZED See / Below /
COMMENTS
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GROSS BETA 3.0 t 2.6 50
TOTAL SOLIDS (mg/U 323 N/A
PARAMETER
GROSS ALPHA
RADIUM 226
RADIUM 228
URANIUM
RADON 222
ADJUSTED ALPHA
COMMENT:
(pCi/ll (pCi/ll
RESULT MCL
8.1 :: 3.5 sEE BELow
EPA
METHOD
900.0
900.0
160.3
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01 t27 t2003
01 t17 t2003
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BDL = lndicates that the compound was analyzed for, but was below thc Lab MDL.
Nf = Not Tested for compound
mglL = Milligrams par Uter
MCL = Maximum Contaminant Level
' - MCL for Radium 226 and 228 COMBINED is 5 pCi/L
"' = Gross Alpha minus Ur8nium eguals Adiusted Alpha
IF THE GROSS ALPHA EXCEEDS 1O pCi/I THE SAME OR EOUIVALENT SAMPLE MUST BE ANALYZED FOF RADIUM .226. IFTHE RADIUtI
EXCEEDS 3pCi. THE SAME OR AN EOUIVALENT SAMPLE MUST BE ANALYZED FOR RADIUM-228. tF THE GROSS ALPHA EXCEEDS 15p#
SAME OR MUST ALSO BE ANALYZED FOR URANIUM.
Laboratory Results Reviewed & Approved by Title Date
MAIL RESULrS TOr Colorado D€pattmant of Public H€.lth and Environment, WOCO-CMOM-82, 43OO Cherry Craek Oriv. Sourh, Dcnver, CO 80246-1 530
Revised 03/01 - J:IWAI-ABFOFMS\RAD REPOFT FORM.DOC
N/A - Not Aoplicablc
pCi/L = Picoclrias per Uter
Lab MOL - Laooratory Metnod Ostefiion Umit
" - MCL in thr procBss of betng set by EPA
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Colortdo Drprrtmrt ol fuUlc H.Jth nd Envlronm.tt ' DrlnHng Wrtrr Srcdon
REPORIIT€ FORiI FOR BACTERTOTOGICAL ATALYSES
SAMpLEB: ptJAsE F|LL OUT ONE FORM FO8 EACH INDIVIOUAL SOURCE/PLANT or COMPOSTE SET
yEs t I or ro txl THESE FESULTS ARE TO BE USED TO FULFILL SrATE SAMPLTNG REOUIBEMENTS
Pwsro tzflL coui{TYz Go"f,'cld/
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DArEto*.t-. rlrllosrv /r+
sysrEM/EsuELrsanEi.IT NAME: ,?an"A *t Co u/iir Cr.rk
t ' u '' - hr€/diler4ue" ls t' -- ?rz"
sysTEM ADDRESS: c zarrc*,q. ' ! ioc,r./06cY€#'a ,* '{0 ,l*.r *^?:%
coNTAcr pEFSoN: B rarl Pe e L -prdnet ?4 '?*'''s 7 o o
sAMpLE couECTED Er'z R,zJ /eel- nME coltEcrEDr -!re
WATER Type RAW r.r:a-r--r [p or CHLORTNATED t t or OTHEH T8EATME{T t I
sotng,6il.<lIou6r..Aeal,ltrc,s^uPI3?oltttT5b
Ft ltotdot, Asc 0rt1 Belov ThlE IJnc
I-ABoRATORY sAMptJ ,, rra.t rtrcOt:--O\A CuENT NAME or tD#: €{\\'Q\
t-ABoRAToRy NAME: -r.ar^\,to\ t lraarofories , LAB PHoNe r: S&3Sl-1b1\
DATBTIME RECEN/ED IN I.ABORATOSY: T \TTO\C'= TECO
DATEJTIME ANAL\ZED:
lo t* Z-/
COMMENTS:
PARAMETER
Coliform, Total
(r/lOOtrtll
RESULT
(r/1O0tnll
MCL
SM
METHOD
ar'r, A--ir,i..r-
(rr1O0ndl
LAB MOL
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Rcvicwcd & APProvad bY I r(r!
ualL REsUtis To: Cobrdo oog.,unm ol A.5& !t ..ur rt €nwuanar. woeow'Az. as Ch.'t? Cl.r Orhr Sosur' O-w"' Co 8222'1530
Laboratorl: call drinkhg wsr.r :rdon of GDPHE immcdlatcy with grY r€dts odr* drar < 1 or absont'
(3031 692-3547
Colorado Department of Public Health and Enrrironment - Drinking Water Section I
Reporting form for NitrateAlitrite as Nitrogen analyses
Sampler: PLEASE FILL OUT ONE FORM - FOR tr ^ CH INDWIDUAI SOURCE/PLAIIT OR I
COMPOSITE SET
YES U or No pq TI{ESE RESULTS ARE To BE USED To FULFILL STATE SAMPLING t
REQUIREMENTS
PWSID #: N/A COUNTY: Garfield
SYSTEIWESTABLISHMENT NAME: Ranch at Coulter Creek c/o Zancanella & Assts.
SYSTEIWADDRESS: 1005 Cooper Ave.
STREETADDRESS/PO BOX
CONTACT PERSON: Brad Peek
sorrRCE(s):
RCC Lot #24 Well
Glenwood Springs CO 81601
CITY STATE ZTP
PHONE: (,970\945-5700
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WATER TYPE: RAw [X] CHLORINATED I OT]IER fREATlrEN"f I I
LOC^{,TrON(S):
County Road t l5
IDO SAMPLES NEED TO BE COMPOSITED BY LABORATORY? LES I OR NO rX]
For Laboraory Use Only Below This Line
LABORATORY SAI4PLE #: 03-0283-01
LAB ORATORY NAME : Evergreen A nalyti cal Laboratory
DATE RECEIVED IN LABORATORY: tt16t03
COMMENTS:
CLIENT NAN{E OR ID#: RCC Lot r4 Welh
LAB PHONE : G$) a25-6021 I
DATE ANiALYZED: t / 1 6/03
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NT = Not Tested for compound.
m9L = milligrams per Liter.
MCL = Ma:<imum Contaminant Level.
LAB MDL = Laboratory Method Detection Limit.
H = Hoiding Time has been exceeded
BDL = Below Detection Limit.
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IMAIL RESULTS TO: Colorado Depamnentof Public Health and Envircnmcnt WQCD-DW-B2,4300 Chcrry Crcck Drive South. Dcnvcr, CO, 80222-1530
Colorado Department of Public llealth and Environment - Drinking Water Section
Reporting form for Corrosivihr analyses
sampler: PLEASE FILL OUT ONE FORM - FOR EACH INDTyIDUAL SOURCE/PLANT OR COMPOSITE SET
YES [] OT NO tX] TTIESE RES{JLTS ARE TO BE USED TO FULFILL STATE SAMPLING REQUTREMENTS
PWSID #: N/A COUNTY: Garfield DATE COLLECTED: l/15/03
SYSTEI{/ESTABLISHMENT NAME: RANCh At COUITET CTCCK C/O ZANCANEIIA & ASSIS.
SYSTEI//ADDRESS: 1005 CooPer Ave-
STREET ADDRESEPO BOX
CONTACT PERSON: Brad Peek
SAMPLE COLLECTED BY: BTA(PSEK
WATER TYPE: RAW [rq
SOTIRCE(S):
RCC Lot #24 Wetl
Glenwood SPrings
cmY
PHONE: (070)445-5700
TIME COLLECTED: I 0:45am
CHLORINATED 0
LOCATTON(S):
County Road 115
OTHER TREATMENT I
SAMPLE POINT(S):
Well Flead
co 81501
STATE 2XP
DO SAMPLES NEED TO BE COMPOSITED BY LABORATORY? rES 0 OR NO pq
For Laboratory Use Only Below This Line
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LABORATORY SAMPLE #: 03r)28341
LABORATORY NAME: Evergreen Analytical I aboratory
DATE RECEIVED IN LABORATORY: rt16l03
COMMENTS:
CLIENTNAME ORID#: RCC Lot24 Well
LAB PHONE: Go3\ 4254021
DATE ANALYZED z t t t 6103 - | l28l 03
NT = Not Tested for compound
m9L = milligrams per Liter.
MCL = Maximum Contaminant Level.
LAB MDL = Laboratory Method Detection Limir
H = Hotding Time has becn exceeded"
BDL = Below Detection Limis
N/A = Not applicable.
**r = If Langelier tndex is a negarive number, water is corrosive'
If Langeiier lndex is zero, water is balanced
If Langelier lndex is a positive number, water is scale forming'
il;illiduifjioiiril"ro, Dcparsrrcntof public Flcatth and Envimnmcnr. WQCD-DW-B2, a300 Chcrry Crek Drive South- Denvcc. co. 80222'1530
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Drinking Water Section
Reporting form for OriEinal. Phase II. V Inorganic analyses
Sampler: PLEASE FILL OUT ONE FORM - FOR EACH INDMDUAL SOURCE/PLANT OR COMPOSITE SET
YES [] or NO [X] TI{ESE RESULTS ARE TO BE USED TO FULFILL STATE SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS
PWSID #: N/A COUNIY: Garfield DATE COLLECTED: tll 5/03
SYSTEM/ESTABLISHMENTNAME: Ranch at Coulter Creek c/o Zancanella & Assts.
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CONTACT PERSON: Brad Peek
SAMPLE COLLECTED BY: Brad Peek
WATER TYPE: RAW fxl
so[IRCE(S):
RCC Lot24 Well
Glenwood Springs
CITY
PHONE: (91o\e4s-s7oo
TIME COLLECTED: 10:45am
CHLORTNATED 0
LOCATION(S):
County Road I 15
co 81601
STATE ZtP
OTHER TREATMENT []
SAMPLE POINT(S):
Well Head
DO SAMPLES NEED TO BE COMPOSITED BY LABORATORY? YES 0 OR NO [X]
For Laboratory Use Only Below This Line
LABORATORY SAMPLE #: 03-0283-0 I
LABO RATO RY NAME : Evergrcen Anal ytical Laboratory
DATE RECETVED IN LABORATORY: t/16/03
CLIENTNAME ORID#: RCC LCIIa We[
LAB PHONE: 603) a25-6021
DATE ANALYZED : I / 6 lA3 - I /281 03
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NT = Not Tested for compound
mgl = milligrams per Liter
MCL = Maximum Contaminant Level
LAB MDL = Laboratory Method Detection Limit
atld approved
H = Holding Time has been exceeded
BDL = Below Detection Limit
r = Not an MCL, "Action Level"*f = Not an MCL, "Monitoring Requirement Oniy"
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MAIL RESULTS TO: Colorado Dcparrncnt of Public Hcalth and EnvironmrcnE WQCD-DW-B2, .13(X) Cherry Crcek Drivc South. Denver, CO. E0Z2-1530
Attachment 15
Road Impact Fee Support lnformation
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Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD Rezoning/ Subdivision Prelirninary Plan Application October2003
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QUATTRO FILENAME: FEE$I.WB2
ROAD IMPACT FEE CALCULATION WORK SHEET
Project/Applicmt
Rosd District
Land Usc
Date kcpared
Rrnch et Coultcr Crcck
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Subdivision - 26 lots
2n01200,3
Basc Road Cost
Rosd Cepacig in ADT
Rosd Cost p€r ADT
ADT p.r land Use
Brrc Rood Impoct Fccs per Lrnd Ure
$6220,000
16,200
$3t3.95
9.57
rD:1,67{.41
TAXCRE,DITS
80o/e ofAinu.l R & B Property Trx per Land Use
Couty Discormt Ratc
Road Design Lifc (Ycars)
Prcs€nt worth Frctor
Property Tsx Crcdit
328.16
1.28/o
20
17.55
3494.12
UNAIUUSTED ROAD IMPACT FEE
[Base Road Impacl Fcc - Property Tax Crcdit]
$:t.180.29
INFLATION ADJUSTMENT
Dcnver-Boutdcr CPt Yca, ofcost Estimate
Denvcr-Bouldcr CPt Ycar oftmprct Fcc Catc.
Inflation F&tor
[CPI for Collcuion Ycar€PI of Year of Cos
Estfunstcl
PRT-CONSTRUCTION INFLATION
A"DJUSTED ROAD IMPACT FEE
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Lt366
9t.6t4.79
POST.CONSTRUCTION COS'I
ADJUSTMENT
County Discount Ratc
Tenn (Ycars sincc Construction
Compound Intcrcst Multiplicr
FOST.CONSTRUCTION
AI}IUSTED ROAD IMPACT FEE
LaEoA
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Prepared by the Galield County Planning
Deparlmenl
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Not Seasonally Adjusted
Area: Denver-Boulder-Gree1ey, CO
Item: All itens
Base Period: 1982-84:100
Year Jan Feb Mar l\pr May Iun Iul Aug sep Oct Nov Dec llnnual HALFl HALFz
1992 130.3 129.0 131.6
1993 135.8 134.6 L37.O
1994 141.8 140.0 143.6
1995 t47.9 L46.9 L49.O
1996 153.1 152.0 L54.2
1997 158.1 157.1 159.1
1998 161.9 160.5 163.3
1999 166.6 165.1 158.2
2000 L73.2 L7t.4 175.1
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Arca 4 Totals/Fees 1.760-00i E 16.9,17 3r04
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-8a 520.000 E 17.00c E31
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adopted as a part of the Subdivision Regulations to establish Road Impact ftes. Aso for the
purposes of the calculatiotl Areas 8a and 8b atc included in atl calculations since they are ,xrcas
common to the City and Corxrty related to Midland Avcnue and a bridge crossing m ifighway
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Attachment 16
Fire District Resolution No. 2OO3-3
Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD Rezoning/ Subdivision Prelirninary Plan Application October2(M3
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CARBONDALE AI\ID RURAT FIBE PROTECTION DISTRICT
RESotUTIoN No. zo}tg'L
A RESOLIMON APPROVING PETITION FOR INCLUSION OF
CERTNN REAL PROPERTY SITUATE IN GAREIETD COI'I\IIY,
coLoRADO, INTO TIIE C,ARBONDALE AND RIIRAL EIRE PROTEC-
IION DISIRICT
WHEREAS, SlC-Laurence, LLC, is the owner of certain real propertybeing developed
as the Ranch at Coulter Creek, a proposed residential subdivision within unincorporated
Garfield County, Colorado; and
WHEREAS, the Ranch at Coulter Creek subdivision application requests approval for
twenty-seven (Zn lots, thirteen (L3) of which are located upon proPerty ttrat is curently
withd ttre Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District and fourteen (14) of which are
located upon ttre properrywhich are the subject of the Petition requesting indusion into the
Disuict; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of ttre Carbondale and Rurat Fire Protection
District received a petition from SlC-Laurence, LLC, (Petitioner) requesting indusion hto
the District of the real propefty on which the proposed fourteen (14) lots are to be located,
said property being described in Extribit A hereof; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Special Distria Acq upon ryti9. dgly published as
required by law, the goara of Directori heard the Petition at a pu,blic hearing held on April
Zg',211g,-and received and considered comments from interested parties; and
WHEREAS, no municipality, county, or other special district which may have been
able to provide service to ttre rlal property requestgd t-o be included into ttre Carbondale and
Rural Fire protection Disuia appeared at the public hearing when the Petition was heard;
and
WHEREAS, the failure of any person in the existing Carbondale and Rural Fire
protection Districiand the failure of any municipality, county, or other special districtwhich
*ay hare been able to provide service to the real property requested t9 b9 included, to file
a written or oral objecdon, has been determined to be an assent to the inclusion of the real
propery; and
WHEREAS, the petitioner has filed with the Board of Directors evidence ttrat 1000/o
fee ownership of the property to be included has consented to inclusion; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors finds that the District is capable of serving the
property proposed to be included; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors finds that the subject property should be included
into the District upon certain conditions as set forth more fully below;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL\IED by the Board of Directors of the Carbondale
and Rural Fire Protection District that:
1. ABproval of Petition/Conditions. The Petition requesting inclusion was
received by the Board of Directors on or about June 10, 2002. The Petition requests that
approval be granted to indude into ttre District all of ttrat real property situate in Garfield
Counry, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorpo-
rated herein (hereinafter f'the Property''). The Petition is hereby approved upon all of the
following conditions of this approval:
a. The Property shall be developed into no more than fourteen (14)
single-family lots as part of Ranch at Coulter Creek.
b. Upon the effective date of this Resolution, as provided in paragraph
L(i), below, ttre Petitioner shall convey and grant to the Disuict a perpenlal antennae site,
access and utility easement free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, upon those parcels
of real properry described in E:rhibit B hereof. The Petitioner shall deliver to the District a
title insurance commitment for the properry described in Exhibit B in the amount of
$35,000.00 in a form satisfactory to the District's attbrney. The purposes of the easement,
and the other terrns and conditions of the easement, shall be as set forth on the deed of
easement attached hereto as Exhibit C. The Petitioner shall provide evidence satisfactory
to the District that said easement and the uses to be made pursuant thereto shall notviolate
a conservation easement or any proposed covenants which may burden the Properry now
or in the future.
c. The Petitionerwill construct a gravel, all weather access road, no less
than trrelve feet (12') in width on the property described in Exhibit B from the public road
and shall instatl electric power and telephone to an agreed upon building site on the parcel.
The District shall be responsible for the cost of construction of a building to house
equipment and the radio repeater antenna on said property. The design and materials to
be used for said building shall be subject to the review and approval of the Petitioner, which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. From and after construction of said access
road, the District shall be fully responsible for all maintenance and repair, including snow
removal, of those portions of the easement which are exclusive to the District.
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d. The petitioner shall cooperate with the District in obtaining a special
use permit for the contemplated uses-by the District of said radio repeater site, including the
.iiti l" prace and rr,itiru commercial wireless communication antennas on the tower'
e. Except as provided herein, the Petitioner shall in all respects comply
with carbondale and Ruril Fire protecrion District Resolution No. 2003-2. The Petitioner
shall install a water supply system pursuant to plans approved by tr9 Fire Chief including
an active fire hydrant "ftt. iocation agreed rpon on oi near County Road 115 to be served
br;,t (o) inch warer supply pipl dre petitioner shall additionally install a dry hydrant
;i ;;;"e within the subdivirl*. The final design of the water supply and delivery qystem
and source of water shall have been approved-by the Fire chief prior to adoption of this
Resolution. In addition, the petitioner itratt provide satisfactory proof ttrat *Ie water rights
;;,h. erop.rty have been adjudicated to include uses for fire fighting purposes and there
shal be ""i.sjrro* the public road to the'active and dry hydrants described herein.
f. The petitioner shall have completed a wildfire hazard mitigation plan:
including a wildfire hazard analysis and road systirn plan with cul-de-sac and nrmaround
design and placeme"a, ar of whith sha[ have been approved by the Fire chief prior to the
adoption of this Resolution
g. At rhe time of final plat approvalttre Petitioner shall pay impact fees
to the District for all t r"rrty-ri* (26) lots wittrin-ttre suMivision pursuant to the provisions
of Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District Resolution No' 99-6, and shall enter into
a standard agreement with the Fire District for this purpose.
h. Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District Resolution No. 2003-2
requires payrnent of an inclusion fee of $5,oo0.oo per lot to be paid at the time of indusion'
The fourteen (14) lots to be created on the eroperry would necessitate payment ^of a
$70,000.00 fee p*ru*t to said Resolution. The bistrict aSrees ttrat *re donation of the
easement for the i"aio repeater site and improvements to be constmcted thereon by the
petitioner shall be deemed to be a payment in rieu of one-half of the amount of said fee
;qrir.d by Resolution No. z}Og-zti tftu Fire District. The remaining amount, $35,000'00'
shall be paid to the Fire Disuict within five (5) dap of the date of final subdivision plat
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for Ranch at Coulter Creek by Garfield County Commissioners'
i. Noryithstanding its date of approval, this Resolution shall not become
effective unless and until a[ conditiois of this Resoiution of Approval have been completed
and final subdivisio" pi", approval for Ranch at Coulter Creek is granted by.the.Boar.d of
county commissioneri of Garfierd county apprwing a rwenry-severt (27) unit subdivision
6r; terms and .L"Ji,i* acceptable to tt . pltitioner. No Motion and order For Inclusion
of the property shall be submitted to ttre Garfield county District court until said county
approval i, grrrr;eand until all of the conditions of approval which require performance
at the time of Final plat have been completed. Petitioner shall provide security to Garfield
County to guarantee its perfonnance of those conditions of this Resolution which are to be
performed after recording of the Final Plat. The final subdivision plat for Ranch at Coulter
Creek shall not be recorded until an Order for Inclusion has been issued by the Garfield
County Disrict Court in connection with the Property.
2. Finalization of Court Order. Forthwith upon approval of the subdivision, and
upon Petitionet's performance of its obligations herein to be performed at the time of Final
plat, the Chairman shall cause such actions as are necessary and proper to comply with the
Colorado Special District Act to formalize the inclusion of the Property described in this
Resolution into the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District.
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READ, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on fAoT 17 &
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CARBONDALE A}ID RURAL FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT
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Resolutlon No. 20034.5-16-03.wpd
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Exhibit A
Legal Description of Portion of South Laurence Ranch Parcel located outside of
Carbondale and Rural f ire Protection District (the Property)
LoT 5 OF SECTION 1, IN TOWNSHIP 7 soUTIf, RANGE 88 wEsT OF THE 5ffi p.M.; Eltzswt/4
AND LOTS 6 AND 7 OF SECTION 6, IN TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RAIIGE 87 WEST OF T.HE 6rII
P.M.
COTJNTY OF GARFIELD
STATE OF COI.ORADO
EXIIIBIT MAP OF.
NTENNAE
LOCATED IN A PORTION OF SECTION 6 & 7, TOilNSHIP ? SO(ITH, RANGE 8? WEST OFTHE 6TH P.M. & SECTION 1, TOITNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 88 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M
COUNIY OF GARFIELD, STATE OF COIORADO
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LOCATED IN A POBTION OF SECTION 6 & ?, TOTNSHIP 7 SOT.TTH, RANGE 8? TEST OF-ftTE OTH P.M. & SECTION 1, TOVNSHIP ? SOIITH, RAI'IGE 88 TESI OF ITIE 6TH P.M
COUNTT OF GARFIEI,D, STATE OF COLORADO
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AN EXCLUS'W AND PERPEruAL FIRE DISTRICT ANTENNAE S'7E EASEMENT S'ruA7ED ON A PORNOI'I OF THAT
PR2PERN DEiCRIBED IN PLAT BOOK 1321 PAGE 695 OF THE GARFIELD COUNTY RECORDS; SA,D EASEMENT
ALSO BE'NG LOCATED
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SECNON 7, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE S'X7H PR'NC'PAL MERIDIAN
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CoMMENC'NG AT THE CCt't 1/16 CORNER OF SAID SECflON 7 WTrl ALL BEARINGS CONTATNED HEREIN RELArW
TO A BEARTNG OF N oo'2o'is' w BETIIr;EN 7HE CENTER 1/4 CCiRNER AND THE CCN lni CORNER 6 sAtD
SECnON 7; THENCE S lO'04'39' E 421.60 FEET, TO TllE TRUE POINT OF BEG,NN,NG; THENCE
s oopo'06' E so.oo FEET: THENCE s go'oo'oo' w so.oo FEET; THEN?E N oooo'oo' w 50.00
FEEI; THENCE N 9OOO'OO' E 5O.OO FEET TO THE POTNT OF BEG,NN,NG; SAID EASEMENT CONTAIN,NG 250
SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
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ACCESS AND AruUTT EASENEIW DESCRTPruON
A 25 FOOT WIDE NONEXCLUSIW AND PERPEruAL ACCESS AND UNLITY EASEMENT EENEFINNG THE NRE
D'SIR'CT y7ruATED ON A PORNON OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN BOOK 1321 PAGE 695 tr THE GARNELD
COUNTY RECORDS; SA,D EASEMENT ALSO BENG LOCATED ,N SEC7ION 7, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, R NGE 87 tvEST
oF THE s,x7H PRiNC,PAL MERIDIAN AND IS LOCATED 12.5 FOOT ON E,7HER SIDE OF THE F&LOWNG DESCR,EEO
CENTERUNE:
CoMMENC'NG AT THE CCN 1n6 CORNER OF SA|P SECTTON 7 W|TH ALL BEARTNGS CONIA'NED HERAN RELA7W
TO A BEARTNG OF N OOzO'ig' W BETWEEN 7HE CENTER 1/4 CORNER AND THE CCN 1,/16 CORNER OF SAiD
SECTToN 7; THENCE s 23w'Ig. E 507.40 FEET TO A POINT OA, 7},8 CENTERL,NE OF SAID 25 F@T WDE
EASEMENT AND SOUTHERLY RICHT.OF-WAY OF SADDLE DRIW, THE TRUE POINT OF BEG'NN'NG; THENCE
LEAvtNc sA,D soUTr{ERLy RtcHT-oF-wAy THE FoLLow,Nc Two (2) coURSEs ALottc sA,D EASEMENI
CENTERLINE;
1) 52.36 FEET ATONG THE ARC OF A CURW TO THE RTGHT HAWNG A RADILJS OF 5O.OO FEET AND A
CENTRAL ANGTE OF 6OpO'03" (CHORD EEARS N 8314'09' E 50.00 FEET)
2) N 66'45'49' W 82.37 FEET, TO A POTNT ON THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF A nRE D,SIR Cf ANTENNAE
S'7E EASEMENT, THE TERMINUS;
SA'D EASEMENT CONTA'N'NG 3375 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
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EXHIBIT C
DrNo Or EASEMENT
THIS DEED OF EASEMENT, is made and granted this _ day of 2003,
by SLC - LAURENCE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company authorized to do business in
Colorado, 1849 Green Bay Road, Suite 451, Highland Park, IL 60035, GRANTOR, in favor of the
CARBONDALE AND RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, a Colorado special district
duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of ttre State of Colorado, 300
Meadowood Drive, Carbondale, CO 81623, GRANTEE.
WITNESSETH:
The Grantor, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and suffrciency of which is acknowledged, does hereby grant,
convey, and quit claim unto said Grantee, its successors and assigns, perpetual easements over, upon
and across those certain parcels of real property described on Exhibit A attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference, as follows:
l. A perpetual, exclusive easement upon the property identified and described on
Exhibit A as "Fire District Antennae Site Easement Description" for the purposes of constructing,
operating, utilizing and maintaining a single radio tower, which shall be no more than fifty feet (50')
in height, together with a related building, facilities and equipment, including, wittrout limitatioru the
right to place, maintain, replace and utilize commercial wireless communication antennae, no more
than six feet (6') in length, on the tower; provided, however, that the design and materials to be used
for the construction of said building shall be subject to the review and approval ofthe Grantor, which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld;
2. A twenty foot (20') wide perpetual, exclusive easement for access and utility purposes
upon the property so described on Exhibit A for purposes of providing vehicular access and all
utilities to the Fire District Antennae Site described above; and
3. A twenty-five foot (25) wide perpetual, non-exclusive easement upon the property so
described on the attached Exhibit A for purposes ofproviding vehicular access and all utilities to the
Fire District Antennae Site described above.
The Grantor shall be responsible for the initial construction of an access road and utility lines
to the Fire District Antennae Site as provided in Resolution No. 2OO3-4 adopted by the Board of
Directors of the Grantee on June 18, 2003. From and after construction of said access road and the
installation of said utilities, the Grantee shall be fully responsible for all maintenance and repair,
including snow removal, of those portions of the easements herein granted which are exclusive to the
District. The Grantor shall be responsible for all maintenance and repair, including snow removal,
on that portion of the roadway which is constructed upon the non-exclusive portion ofthe easement
herein granted.
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Grantor hereby covenants that Grantor is the fee simple owner of the real property upon
which said easements are located, that the Grantor has full power and authority to grant these
easements, and that said real property is free and clear of any mortgages, deeds of trust, and other
encumbrances.
The provisions of this Deed of Easement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit ofttre
parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has executed this Deed of Easement the day and year
first above written.
SLC . LAURENCE, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
STATE OF COLORADO
COUNTY OF GARFIELD
Subscribed, sworn to, and acknowledged before me this day of
2003, by of SLC -
LAURENCE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability comPany.
Witness my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
My commission expires:
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A PARCEL OF I.A}.ID SITUATED IN LOT 5 OF SECTION 1, IN TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTT{, RAIYGE 88
WEST OF TIIE 6th P.M., WL|2SEL|4EL|1SWL/4 AND LOTS 6, 7, AIYD I OF SECTION 6; N1/2NE1^/4,
SW1/4NE1/4, AI.ID NE1/4l.rWU4, OF SECTION 7, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 7 SOLITII, naNdf g7 WEST
OF TIIE 6th P.M.
SAID PARCEL OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRTBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINMNG AT THE 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTIONS 1 AIYD 6; THENCE S 89'3739, E ALONc
THE EAST.WEST 1/4 SECTION LINE 5011.37 FEET TO THE NE CORNER OF LOT 8 OF SAID
SECTION 6; THENCE THE FOLLOWING FOUR (4) COURSES ALONG THE BoIJI{DARY oFLoT
8 OF SAID SECTION 6;
1) S 00'50',11' E 1208.71 FEET
2) N 89'4451'E 416.06 FEE"r
3) S 00'5345' E L48.00 FEET
4) N 87'2909" W L332.93 EEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY LTNE OF TIIE W1/2SE1/4 OF
SAID SECTION 6; THENCE LEAVING THE BOUNDARY OF LOT 8 OF SECTIoN 6 S 00"4532" E
ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE OF WIIaSE7I4 L3t5.67 FEET TO THE E1l16 CORNER OF SAID
SECTION 6; THENCE S 89.3954, E ALONG THE SOUTIIERLY LINE OF SAID sEcTIoN 6 1334.01
FEET To rHE sourHEAsr coRNER oF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE LEAVING SAID
SOUTHERLY LINE S OO'40'03' E ALONG TI{E BOIiNDARY OFTHE N1/2N81/4 L2g3.7g FEET;
THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID BOUNDARY OF THE N12NE1/4 S 89'41'18" W 1338.40
FEET TO TIIE NE1/16 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE I,EAVING SAID BOUNDARy OF
THE N1/2N81/4 S OO'2804' E ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF THE SW1i4NELI4 OF SECTION 7
t309.73 FEET TO THE E1l16 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG
SAID BOUNDARY OFTI{E SW1/4NE1/4 S 89'0423'W 1342.59 FEETTOTHE CENTER 1/4
coRNER oF sEcrIoN 7; THENCE CONTINUING ALoNc sArD BOUNDARY oF TIIE
SW1/4NE1/4 N 00"2029' w t371.17 FEET TO THE N1/16 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE
LEAVING SAID BOTiNDARY OF THE SW1/4NELI4 S 89'].421' W ALONG THE BOUI{DARY OF
THE NE1/4I{IVL/4 OF SAID SECTION 7 1363.74 FEET TO THE NW1/16 CORNER OF SAID
SECTION 7; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID BOUNDARY OFTHE NEU4Nwl/4 NOoo4231u
W 1350.06 FEET TO THE w1/16 CORNER OF SAID SECTIONS 6 AND 7; THENCE LEAVING SAID
BOUNDARY OF THE NE1/4NW1/4 ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF LOT 7 OF SAID SECTION 6 TIIE
FOLLOWTNG THREE (3) COURSES:
1) N 89"3956'W 530.35 FEET
2) S 87'21'.L9" W 843.22 FEET TO TI{E SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 6
3) N 01.0600" E 1327.?5 FEET TO THE 51/16 CORNER OF SECTION 1 AND 6
THENCE LEAVING THE BOUNDARY OF LOT 7 OF SAID SECTION 6, ALONG THE BOI'NDARY
oF LOT s OF SArD SECTTON 1 THE FOLLOWTNG THREE (3) COURSES:
1) N 89"21'15" W L346.46 FEET TO THE SE1/16 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 1
2) N 00'18'18'W 1322.L1 FEET TO THE E1l16 CORNER OF SAID SECTION L
3) N 89'5937' E L327.73 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING
SAID PARCEL OF LA}.ID CONTAINING 47I.O48ACRES.
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Attachment 17
Wildfire Hazard Analysis and Mitigatton Plan
Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD Rezoning/Subdivision Prelirninary Plan AppUcation October2003
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PREPARED FOR:
Snowmass Land Company
21 Burnt Mountain Circle
P.O. Box 6119
Snowmass Village, CO 81615
PREPARED BY:
Crockett & Associates, LLC
460 Barnard park Court
Aspen, CO 81611
Phone: (970) 925-2S90
Fax: (970)-925-2831
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PURPOSE
INTRODUCTION TO WILDFIRE HAZARD ANALYSIS
WILDF'IRE IIAZARD AI\ALYSIS
TOPOGRAPITY
SLOPE
ASPECT
3. TERRAIN FEATURES
4. ELEVATIONS
VEGETATION
1. FUEL TYPES
2. DISTRIBUTION
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NFT'L MODEL F'T'EL GROUPS
NFF'L FTIEL MODELS
CSFS WILDFIRE HAZARD AREAS
6: VEGETATION SUMMARY
7. FTTELBRE,AK SUMMARY
WEATHER
1. FIRE FAMILY PLUS WORKING SET
2. FIRE FAMILY PLUS STATION SETTINGS
3. DATA ACQUISTTTON
4. INDICES
5. CRITICAI, WEATHER SUMMARIES
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D. WILDFIRE BEHAVIOR CALCULATIONS
1. BEHAVE INPUTS
2. BEHAVE CALCULATIONS
3. BEHAVE OUTPUTS SUMMARY: MODERATE
4. BEHAYE OUTPUTS SUMMARY: EXTREME
s BEHAVE OUTPUTS: CONCLUSIONS
FT]EL LOAD REDUCTION
SAFETY ZONES
WILDFIRE HISTORY
CONCLUSIONS
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PURPOSE OF RANCH AT COULTER CREEK PUD WILDFIRE HAZARD
ANALYSIS:
The purpose of performing a wildfi rchazard,analysis of the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD
area is through anallzing the wildfire hazafi,we may determine and quanti$ the hazard
and determine the appropriate wildfire hazardmitigation measures in order to minimize
the loss of life, property and natural resources.
INTRODUCTION TO HAZARD ANALYSIS:
Mitigation measures are developed in relationship to the hazard,,in this case the historic
and predicted wildfue behavior within the Ranch at Coulter Creek PIJD area. Like most
forecasting, wildfire behavior prediction is based upon inductive reasoning of combining
past experiences and historical data to reach a general conclusion of future probability
and wildfire behavior. Contemporary inductive logic incorporates the use of computer
models which integrate accumulated, archived data and objectivelypredict future wildfire
"performance" or behavior based on past "performance" or behavior. In other words, in
the past under a given set of environmental circumstances, this is what occurred;
therefore it is a reasonable conclusion that under the same set of environmental
circumstance in the futtre the expected behavior would be similar.
The environmental circumstances or data used to predict the fire behavior for the Ranch
at Coulter Creek PUD area is gatherid by a Remoie Area Weather Stations (RAWS), the
Crown RAWS Station, located in similar elevations, aspects and fuel types to those found
in the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD area. The RAWS station gathers and documents the
weather and the affect thatrthe weather has on the surrounding fuels. It is important to
note that the accumulated data or indices used for the predictions were assimilated in
relationship to each other and not acquired independently ie. the environmental
circumstances have a dynamic and interactive relationship to each other. An example
would be that when the I hour fuel moisture content was at a certain level, at that same
time the temperature, relative humidity and winds were at certain corresponding levels.
By compiling and analyzing the archived data in this way, a historical mean, average or
"moderate" as well as an "extreme" set of environmental circumstances was established
for the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD area. These indices were then applied as inputs to
generate the predicted wildfire behavior in the two scenarios of "moderate" andttextreme,tt
Like any other computer model, especially those that attempt to predict with any degree
of accuracy a weather related event, the programs are encumbered by some basic
assumptions that typically do not remain static when applied to something as interactive
and dynamic as wildfire behavior. It is important to note that assumptions such as
continuous and similar fuels, consistent weather and topography are all limitations to fire
behavior computer modeling.
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However, to date, short of arbitrary and subjective conclusions, this alternative remains
an accepted industry standard as a tool in the process of quantiffing the hazard and
determining the appropriateness of mitigation measures.
This is not to say that there does not exist the exception to the principle ie. that there
exists a set of environmental circumstance that could ovenvhelm the mitigation measures.
The alternative to applyng an inductive reasoning process is the arbitrary selection of
random data applied in a subjective manner. In this way a set of environmental
circumstance may be created that will most certainly overwhelm the mitigation measures.
However, given the arbitrary and subjective nature of this process coupled with the lack
of quantiffable supportipg data, it becomes infeasible to determine it's likelihood or
probability and as a result seryes little purpose in the determination of the appropriateness
of the mitigation measures. Historically, this tlpe of "worst case" scenario tlpically
occurs in the level of probability or frequency that exists outside the range of
reasonableness.
WILDFIRE HAZARD ANALYSIS :
Heat, Fuel and Oxygen combine and interact.to support fire. By removing any one of
these three components, the fire goes out. Given an ignition source, fuel, weather and
topography then interact to determine the behavior of a wildfire. When a wild&c occurs
within a developed area, mitigation measures are necessary to prevent or minimize thc
loss of life and/or property. In order to determine the appropriate wildfire mitfrtion
measures, the ingredients of fuel, weather and topography along with the resulting fire
behavior mrrst first be analyzed.
The site specific analysis of the fuel, weathel and topography of the Ranch at Coulter
Creek PUD is contained in this HazardAnalysis. This analysis forms the foundation for
the development of appropriate wildfire mitigation measures.
Of the three ingredients of wildfire behavior, fuel, weather and topography, the ernphasis
in wildfire mitigation is focused on the ingredient over which we may exercise some
measure of control: the fuel component. Bymodifuing the fuel component, we maythan
influence the fue behavior. Wildfire suppression is based for the most part on removing
and/or separating the fuel from the other components of oxygen and heat, thus allowing
for suppression. By first anallzing the separate ingredients of fuel, weather and
topography, we maybe able to predict the fire behavior and then determine the t1pe,
location and amount of fuel that needs to be managed in order to bring the fire under
control. It is through the implementation of the appropriate, vegetation (fuel) management
in advance of a wildfire occurring in a developed are4 that we may provide an enhanced,
safer opportunity to control or suppress a fire in order to protect lives and property.
The following is a detailed analysis of the site specific ingredients of Topography, Fuel
and Weather within the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD area.
TOPOGRAPI{Y:
1. SLOPE: ref: CSFS WHAM maps
CSFS Slope Classifications:
1: 0- l0%
2: ll -20%
3: 2l - 40%
4z Greater thar. 40 %o
Acreages for Slope Classes:
Slope Class Acres
I 425.t
2 42.g
3 4.0
4 0.0
Total 472.0
ASPECT:
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3. TERRAIN FEATURES:
Rolling meadows and two distinct knolls with gently sloping benches.
4. ELEVATION:
Elevation ranges frorn approximately T000' to 7400'-
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VEGETATION:
1. FUEL TYPES:
ref: CSFS WHAM maps
Acres %
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The following primary fuel types are found within the Ranch at Coulter
Creek PUD area:
lrigated meadow (IM). Sagebrush (SG). Sagebrustr/ oakbrush mix (SO)
' Oakbrush (OB)
: Pinyon-juniper woodland @J)
Acreage for each vegetation tlpe:
Type
lrigated meadow (IIvI)
Sagebrush (SG)
Sagebrustr/Oakbrush mix (SO)
Oakbrush (OB)
Pinyon-j uniper woodland @J)
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,,DISTRIBUTION:
a. Aerial: (A)
ref: CSFS WHAM maps
All green and dead materials located in the upper forest canopy
including tree branches and crowns, snags, moss and high brush.
b. Surface: (S)
All materials lying on or immediately above the ground including
needles or leaves, duff, small dead wood, downed logs, stumps,
large limbs, low brush, and reproduction.
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Type Acres
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sG 215.5so 49.5
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Shaded: (S)
Fine dead fuels are UNSHADED (<50%) to solar radiation, or
SHADED (>50%) from solar radiation. This can be due to cloud
cover or canopy cover.
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Unshaded: (U)
Fine dead fuels are UNSHADED (<50%) to solar radiation, or
SHADED (>50%) from solar radiation. This can be due to cloud
cover or canopy cover.
sG zts.s 4s.6so 49.5 10.4
NFFL MODEL FTJEL GROUPS:
a. Grass and Grass Dominated (Fuel Models.l-3)
b. Shrub (Fuel Models 4-7)
c. Timber Litter (Fuel Models 8-10)
d. Slash (Fuel Models 10-13)
NFF'L FLJEL MODELS: (FM)
The following NFFL Fuel Models are present within the Ranch at Coulter
Creek PUD area.
Fuel Models (FM): 1,2,4,6 .,
Ves Type NFFL Fuel Model Acres o//o
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CSFS WILDFIRE HAZARD AREAS:
CSFS fuel types are classified as O, A, B, C, or X, in order of increasing hazard
potential. Hazadrating is determined by site specific conditions of fuels, slope
and aspect. The following is a brief description of these types:
O- NOHAZARD:
No fuels present; eg. water, bare rock, ploughe'd fields etc.
A - LO\Y HAZARD:
Grass, shrubs and brush less than l'; dead wood in contact with ground gg
open-spaced conifers; also includes Aspen, Cottonwood, Willow and
riparian habitats, grasslands, meadows and all low brush excqt Oalq Sage
and Ceanothus.
FIRE BEHAVIOR:
Flames generally uader 5', flareups rare and brief; spread generally
slow but faster with increasing slope and wind (l-40 acres/hr.).
Spotting is rare and short range. Humans can nrn through front
with relative safety; Burnt area can be occupied in less than 1/2 hr.
MEDIUM HAZARD:
Medium density conifers (pine, spruce, fir etc.) with crowns mostly
separated with surface fuels as litter and herbaceous plants, some
reproduction and deadwood on ground.
NOTE: if slash has needles attached (green or red) this category moves to
Class C.
F"IRE BEHAVIOR:
Flareups intermittent but often higher than heetops but usually of
short duration; short and medium range spotting common;
behavior between flareups similar to Class A. Front maybe
passable but risky. Burnt area useable after 1/2 hour.
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C - HIGH HAZARD - TREES:
Dense conifer (crowns touching) with moderate to heavy surface fuels
present, or medium density with "X" - Tlpe fuels in understory or with
heavy "red" slash.
FIRE BEHAYIOR:
Flareups higher than treetops, frequent; Spread up to several
hundred acres/tr; Front impassabfe; Spots from several hundred
yards up to several miles. Bgryt area untenable for more than t hr.
X. HIGH HAZARD. BRUSH:
Dense brushy vegetation (not trees), less than 10' tall, sage, oak,
Ceanothus, ioni 6rous rqiroductioii or other " oily'', tii ghTy-fl aminab le
vegetation.
FIRE BEHAVIOR:
Flames 5'- 20'; spread feet (40 + acres/hr.), spot fires common but
relatively short range. Front impassable. Oak brush in Colorado
will meet or beat the rates of spread for Califomia Chaparral. Burnt
area usable after 15-30 min.
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VEGETATION SUMMARY:
Acreage for each Wildfire Hazard area:
Hazard Area
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Ratins Acres
Low 175.9
Medium 275.4
High - Trees 10.3
High - Brush 8.7
No Hazard 1.7
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Closest comparable NFFL fuel model for each Hazard Area Class within
the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD area:
Hazard Class Ratine NFFL FueI Model Acres %
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High - Brush
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Aerial
Shaded/
Unshaded
Sheltered/
Partially Sheltered/
Unsheltered
Wind
Adjustment
Factor
IM 1 A 176.2 I Surface Unshaded .,Unsheltered .4
SG I B 207.0 2 Surface Shaded Partially sheltered .3
SG 2 B 7.0 2 Surface Shaded Partially sheltered .3
SG J B 1.5 2 Surface Shaded Partially sheltered .3
SO 1 B 26.3 21416 Surface Shaded Partially Sheltered .3
.So 2 B 23.1 2t4t6 Surface Shaded Partially Sheltered .3
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2 x 6.0 4t6 Aerial Unshaded Unsheltered .61.4D3x.2 4t6 Aerial Unshaded Unsheltered .61.4
PJ I C 8.0 6 Aerial Unshaded Unsheltered .4
-PJ 2 C 6.4 6 Aerial Unshaded Unsheltered .4
Ipl 3 C 2.3 6 Aerial Unshaded Unsheltered .4
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SG I B 4.5 8168
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OB 1 x .04 89IPJIC.13 236
loTAL 6.t7 11,264 (2.3 mi.)
C.WEATHER AIIALYSIS:
Weather data was complied using the Fire Family Plus program incorporating the data
from the Crown Remote Area Weather Stations (RAWS) with the foliowing parameters:
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1. WORKING SET: Crown RAW Station
1991 -2003
Junel-October3l
WX samples takenbetween 1:00 & 2:00 P.M. daily
28 day periods averaged
Crown RAWS Station # 051506
. State: Colorado
. County: Garfield. NFDRS Fuel Model: F - Intermediate Brush. Cover: Dwarf Mountain Shrub. Clim ateZone:Colorado Rocky Mountains
Elevation: 8303'
. Aspect: 140
. Recorded data since 1991
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2.STATION SETTINGS: Crown RAW Station
Position on slope:
Elevation:
Climate class:
Aspect:
Slope Class:
Green up date:
Earliest freeze drte:
Start 1000 hr. F.M.:
Start KBDII
Cover:
Climate Zone:
Average precipitation :
Midslope
8303',
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5 - southwesUl40 degrees
2 - 26%to 4Oo/o
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DATA ACQUISITION:
The Fire Family Plus Weather/S easonal Reports/ Percentile.WeatherlBurning
Index program was used. In order to attain fhe greatest possible number of
weathir slmplings from the Crown RAW Statibn, the following seffings were
used:
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Winds: 360 degrees
Percentile: Low: 0-15, Moderate: 16-89, High: 90'97, Exteme: 9E-100
Percent in Class: Low: 15, Moderate: 75, High: 7, Exteme: 3
Median Class: Iow: 0-12, Moderate: 13-47, High: 48-80, Extreme: 8l-220
Observations: Low: 359, Moderate:1437, High: 319, Exheme: 168
20'WIND:
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It is important to note that by using the Weather/Seasonal Reports/Percentile
Weathdr Buming Index progr:rm of Fire Family Plus computer software progr?m,
the data or indicEs are aCquiied in relationship to each other rather than acquiring
the data independently thiough the utilization of the Climatologyprogram ie. the
environmentil circumstances have a dynamic and interactive relationship to each
other. An example would be that when the I hour fuel moisture conte,nt was at a
certain level, at that same time the temperature and relative humiditywere at
certain corresponding levels.
By compiling and anallzing the archived data in this way, a historical mean,
aierase'or "fioderate" as viett as an "extreme" set of enviionmental circumitances
was #tablished for the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD area. The Climatological
Probabilitv of "moderate" is75%o ard3o/o for "extreme." These indices wcre then
applied aiinputs to generate the predicted wildfire behavior in the two sccnarios
of "moderate" and "extreme."
hIDICES:
1)Speed:
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Extreme: 11.8
2)Direction:
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RE,LATIVE HUMIDITY:
. Moderate: 45.8
. Extreme (low): 11.08
TEMPERATURE (dry bulb):
. Moderate: 66.6
. Extreme (high): 81.4
FUEL CLASSES/TIMELAG:
1) I hour % fuelmoisture content:
. Moderate: 5.7 %. Extreme: 2.1%
2) 10 hour % fuelmoisture content:
. Moderate: 6.8%
. Extreme: 3.3 %
3) 100 hour o/o fuel moisture content:
. Moderate: 10.7 %o Extreme: 5.5 %
4) 1000 hour %o fuelmoisture content:
r Moderate: 13.0 %. Extreme: 8.3 Yo
5) Herbaceous fuel moisture content:
. Moderate: 49.4 o/o
. Extreme: 33.3 %
6) Woody fuel moisture content:
. Moderate: g8.4%
o Extrerne: 60.0 %
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FIRE WEATIIER WATCH DAYS:
RED FLAG WATCH OR WARIIING: The total environmental
Cas of 20 mph, relative humidity of
20Yo or less, air temperailre of 80 degrees Fairenheight or more antl a high
pressure zone predidted for the area for 12 hours or more.
- 32 "Red Flag" Watch days between 1989 &2003 for Colorado Fire
Weather Zoie206l203 (Source: NWS/Grand Junction Office)
The Fire Family Plus/Tfeather/Event l.ocator prognm was used to gather
the following critical weather summaries:
1) WrND SPEEDS:
= or ( 10 mph:
> l0 mph:
> 15 mph:
2)1 HOT'R TIMELAG FI]ELS:
= or 15o/ai 44%
> 5Yo:M%
3)RBLATIYE HUMIDITY:
= or < 15olo: 19%
>LSYo: 79%
4)CTIMT}LATTYE:
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Weather/B'umine Index "Moderate" cohditions occurred
aooroximatelv 3b0 times and "Extreme" conditions
cictuned appioximately 7 times between May I and
October3l, 1991 to 2003.
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Predicted fire behavior was calculated using the BEHAVE fire modeling program with
the following fixed parameters:
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1. BEIIAVE INPUTS:
Fuel Models:1,2,4,6
Both "Moderate" and "Extreme" data from Section I., C., 4.
Slope classes:
CSFSl: 0- lO%
CSFS 2: 11 - 20%
CSFS 3: 2l - 40%
CSFS 4: Over 40 %o
Slope Class increments:
CSFSl: O- ljYo:
CSFS 2: ll -ZOYo:
CSFS3: 2l - 40%
15,20
25,30,35,40
Direction of wind vector degrees clockwise from uphill: SW (0)
D-irection ofspread calculations degrees clockwise from uphill:
Maximum dir^ection of spread (0) -
Elapsed time: .5 hrs.
Wind driven surface fire
Ridge/valley elevation difference: 400'
Ridge/valley horizontal distance: 2 miles
Spotting location: Midslope, windward side
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Rate of spread (ROS) (ch/h)
Heat per unit area (HUA) (Bh/ft2)
Fireline intensity (FD (Bh/ff/s)
Flame length (FL) (ft)
Spotting distance (SPOT) (mi)
Probabilityof ignition (POD (%)
Size (ACRES)
Backing spread distance
Maximum width
Forward spread distance
Length to width ratio
Perimeter
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VEG F'M SLOPE ROS IIUA F'I F'L SPOT POIY"ACiTES
M I 0 45.3 91 76 3.3 .1 56 26.6
IM I 5 45.7 9l 76 3.3 .1 56 27
IM I 10 47 9L 79 3.3 .1 s6 28.3
SG 2 0 t4.l 494 t27 4.2 .l 55 3.2
SG 2 5 14.2 494 t29 4.2 .1 55 3.3
SG 2 l0 14.7 494 134 4.3 .l 55 3.5
2 t5 15.5 494 l4t 4.4 .1 55 3.8
SG 2 20 16.8 494 152 4.5 .2 55 4.2
SG 2 25 18.3 494 166 4.7 .2 55 4.8
SG 2 30 20.2 494 183 4.9 .2 55 5.6
SG 2 3s 22.4 494 203 5.2 .2 55 6.6
SG 2 40 25.0 494 226 5.4 .2 55 7.8
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OB 4 0 79.4 2644 3847 20.1 .4 56 61.8
JB 4 5 79.7 2644 3862 20.1 .4 56 62.t
OB 4 10 80.6 2644 390s 20.2 .4 56 63.2
OB 4 15 82.0 2644 3976 20.4 .4 56 64.9
OB 4 20 84.r 2644 4076 20.6 .4 56 67.3
OB 4 25 86.8 2644 4205 20.9 .4 56 70.4
OB 4 30 90.0 2644 4363 2t.3 .4 56 74.3
OB 4 35 93.9 2644 4s49 21.7 .4 56 79.0
OB 4 40 98.3 2644 4763 22.1 .4 s6 84.s
PJ 6 0 21.3 475 186 5.0 .2 56 5.8
PJ 6 5 21.5 475 187 5,0 .2 56 5.9
PJ 6 l0 21.8 475 190 5.0 .2 56 6.0
PJ 6 15 22.5 475 196 5.1 .)56 6.3
J 6 20 23.4 475 204 5.2 )56 6.7
PJ 6 25 24.5 475 2t4 5.3 .2 s6 7.1
PJ 6 30 25.9 475 226 5.4 .2 56 7.7
PJ 6 35 27.6 475 240 5.6 .2 56 8.5
PJ 6 40 29.5 475 257 5.8 .2 56 9.3
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YEG FM SLOPE ROS HUA F'I FL SPOT POlo/o ACRES
IM I 0 t10.2 106 21.5 5.3 .2 92 124.7
IM I 5 110.8 106 216 5.3 .2 92 125.8
IM I 10 1t2.5 106 219 5.4 .2 92 129.0
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VEG FM SLOPE ROS HUA FI F,.L SPOT POlo/o ACRES
sG 2 0 31.9 576 337 6.5 .2 90 t2.9
2 5 32.2 576 340 6.6 .2 90 13.1
SG 2 10 32.8 576 347 6.6 .2 90 13.5
SG 2 l5 34.0 576 3s9 6.7 .2 90 14.2
SG 2 20 35.6 576 376 6.9 .2 90 15.3
SG 2 25 37.7 576 398 7.1 .3 90 16.7
SG 2 30 40.2 576 424 7.3 .3 90 18.6
SG 2 35 43.2 576 456 7.5 .3 90 20.8
SG 2 40 46.6 576 492 7.8 .3 90 23.5
OB 4 0 203.9 3239 12r09 34.0 .8 92 325.6
OB 4 5 204.4 3239 12138 43.0 .8 92 326.8
OB 4 10 205.9 3239 t2226 34.1 .8 92 330.2
OB 4 15 208.3 3239 12372 34.3 .8 92 33s.9
ls 4 20 21r.8 3239 12577 34.6 .8 92 344.0
OB 4 25 216.2 3239 t2841 34.9 .8 92 354.4
OB 4 30 221.7 3239 13163 35.3 .8 92 367.3
OB 4 35 228.1 3239 t3544 35.8 .8 92 382.7
OB 4 40 235.5 3239 13984 36.3 .8 92 400.8
PJ 6 0 43.9 582 469 7.6 .3 92 t9.7
PJ 6 5 44.0 s82 470 7.6 .3 92 r9.8
PJ 6 l0 44.6 582 476 7.7 .3 92 20.1
lpr 6 15 45.4 582 4485 7.7 .3 92 20.7
rPJ 6 20 46.7 582 498 7.8 .3 92 2t.5
lpr 6 25 48.2 s82 515 8.0 .3 92 22.6
lpr 6 30 50.2 582 536 8.1 .3 92 2.9
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lu 6 40 55.1 582 s88 8.5 .3 92 27.3
BEIIAVE OUTPUTS, CONCLUSIONS:
Of the five basic fuel types present within the Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD, Oak Brush (OB) Fuel Model4 and Pinion/Juniper @I) Fuel Model 6
generate the highest values and most severe fire behavior. Based upon
these fire behavior predictions, reductions in fuel toading through
vegetation modification is required to ensure that the proposed mitigation
alternatives will be adequate.
F'T]EL LOAD REDUCTION:
NFFL Fuel Models are determined in part not only by the type of fuel but by the amount
of fuel as defined as Fuel Load and measures in tons per acre.
By implementing vegetation modification techniques identified in the Ranch at Coulter
Creek Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Plan, the overall fuel loading of the affected area can
be reduced, the structure of the fuel altered and the vertical & horizontal continuity of the
fuel broken thus affecting the predicted wildfire behavior.
kr this way the NFFL fuel models used to predict wildfire behavior change in the
following manner:
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DEFINITION:
A preplanned area of sufficient size and suitable location that is expected to
protect personnel from wildfire hazards without using fire shelter.
SIZE REQUIREMENTS:
For radiant heat only, the distance separation betwee,n the individual(s)
using the Safety Zone and the flames must be at least 4 times the
ma:rimum flame height.
This distance must be maintained on all sides, if the fire has ability to burn
completely around the Safety Zone.
Convective heat from wind and/or terrain influences will increase this
distance requirement
Distance separation is the radius from the center of the Safety Zone to the
nearest fuels.
When fuels are present that will allow the fire to burn on all sides of the
Safety Zone this distance must be doubled in order to maintain effective
separation in front" to the sides, and behind the individual(s) using the
Safety 7-one.
Factors that will reduce Safety Zone sizeinclude reduction in flame height
by thinning the fuels around the Safety 7-one.
These guidelines do not address convective energy.
3.TT]RNAROUNDS AS SAT'ETY ZOITTES:
Based upon the fire behavior predictions after reductions in fuel loading
through vegetation modification under the Extreme Model the highest
predicted Flame Length for SG/FM 2 on a 40% slope is estimated to be
7.8 feet. Four (4) times the flame height of 7.8'on all sides equates to a
62.4' diameter circle having an area of 3058 sq.ft.
Based upon the fire behavior predictions after reductions in fuel loading
through vegetation modification under the Exteme Model the highest
predicted Flame Lengttr for SG/FM 2 on a40% slope with a midflame
windspeed of 0 is estimated to be 5.1'. krcluding the Mean Cover Height
of 2', the estimated Flame Height would be 7.1'. Four (4) times the flame
height of 7.1' on all sides equates to a 56.8'diameter circle having an area
of 2533 sq.ft.
The minimum allowable turning radius for the Ranch at Coulter Creek
Turnarounds is 45'resulting a 90'diameter circle with an area of 6361'.
Using the NWCG formulas and accepted practice of using the more
conservative Flame Length for calculating the necessary area for a Safety
Zone,this area should be adequate for an 11.2' Flame Length.
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Fire history was compiled using the data from the Fire Family Plus progfirm using both
the USFS Region 2, White RiverNational Forest, Aspen, Sopris, Eagle, and Rifle Ranger
Districts and the Colorado BLM Grand Junction District data collected betrueen 1985 and
2003.
Fire months:
- Peak month(s): June I - October 3l (gO%)
- 2917 (ts73-2003)
Fire Size:
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Fire Cause:
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10 - 100 acres
> 100 acres
Lightning
Human
Other
Slope Class:
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Battlement Mesa # 1 (lives lost)
Battlement Mesa # 2,7982, 4098 acres, (stuctures lost)
South Canyon, 1994,2115 acres, (lives lost)
Battlement Mesa # 3,1gg8,25 acres, (structures lost)
West Sopris Creek, 199l,86 acres
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Coal Seam,2002, 12,209 acres (structures lost)
Spring Creek, 2002, 13,493 acres
Thompson Creek, 2002,171 acres
Spring Valley
McNultyRanchx 2
Elk Springs Ranch x 2
Hawk Ridge x2 :
Panorama 1, 1989, 700 acres
Panorama 2,2002,1500 acres (structures lost)
CONCLUSIONS:
Based on the analysis of the wildfire hazards associated with the Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD, through the combination, aggregation and implementation of all the wildfire t:azafi
mitigation measuies outlined in the Ranch at Coulter Creek Wildfire Hazard Mitigation
Plan, the wildfire hazards associated with the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD maybe
appropriately mitigated. These rnitigation measures are based upon the historical case
scenarios analyzed in the Ranch at Coulter Creek V/ildfire HazardAnalyais as well as
codes standards outlined in the List of Standards provided by Carbondale & Rural Fire
Protection District.
It is acknowledged that there exists a set of environmental circumstance that could
overwhelm these mitigation measures and that these measures maynot be adequate to
prevent or minimize the loss of life and/or property. Analysis of the fire history of the.
surrounding area dernonstrates these occasioni have arisen in the past.
Any deviation from, alteration to or failure to complywith all of the mitigation
alternatives outlined in the Ranch at Coulter Creek Wildfire HazudMitigation Plan
could compromise the effectiveness of the mitigation measures, render the plan
ineffective and result in the loss of life and property.
It is also acknowledged that compliance with the terms outlined in the Ranch at Coulter
Creek Wildfue Hazard Mitigation Plan does not in any way guarantee preventing or
minimizing the loss of life and/or property.
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FINAL
RANCHAT COULTERCREEK
WIDFIRE If,AZARD MITIGATION PLAN
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PREPARED FOR:
Snowmass Land Company
2L Burnt Mountain Circle
P.0. Box 6119
Snowmass Village, CO 81615
PREPARED BY:
Crockett & Associates, LLC
460 Barnard Park Court
Aspen, CO 81611
Phone: (970) 925-2890
Fax: (970)-925-2831
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T.GEIYERAL INFORMATION
A. LOCATION
B. SIZE/DESCRIPTION
WILDT"IRE MITIGATION PLA.N
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
WILDFIRE IIAZARD ANALYSrc
WILDFIRE HAZARD MITIGATION
6.1 ACCESS
A. DEFIMTIONS
B. DRIYEWAY STAIIDARDS
C. ROADWAY STAI\DARDS
D. CUL-DE.SAC STANDARDS
E. TURNAROUND STANDARDS
F. INTERSECTION STANDARDS
G. HAMMERIIEAD STAIYDARDS
WATER SUPPLY
BTIILDING LOCATION/PLACEMENT
BTITLDING DESIGN AND MATERIALS
VEGETATION MANAGEMEI\IT
A. DEFENSIBLE SPACE
B. FTIELBREAKS
C. FIRTBRJAKS
D. SAFETY ZONES
E. MODIFICATION
F" MAINTENAI\CE
G. ENFORCEMENT
6.6 UTILITIES
6.7 SPARI( ARRESTORS
6.8 LTQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS
6.9 IGMTION SOURCES
6.10 COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS STORAGE
6.11 COMPLTANCE ALTERNATryES/ENFORCEMENT
6.12 MISCELLAI\EOUS
YII. DISCLAIMER
ATTACHMENTS:
. List of Standards. Ran.fi "i C-""liei Creet< Open Burning Restrictions. Ranch at Coulter Creek Wildfire Hazard Analysis' MaPs:
water& A"ces,. Colorado State Forest Service Wildfire Area Hazard Maps:. Slope Class: $,'fiXtl'"'. fuetUreaks. Details:. Turnaround. Hammerhead
. IFCI Urban-Wildland Interface Code 200, Chapter 5. CSFS Creating Wildfire-Defensible Zonesno. 6.S02 Standards
CSFS Firewise Construction Design And Materiats guidelines
' CSFS Fuelbreak Guidelines For Forested Subdivisions by Frank Dennis,
Colorado State Forest Service, Colorado State University, 1983, Fuelbreak
Requirement Analysis. CSFS Fuelbreak Width Letter dated June 13r'2003
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A. LOCATION:
The Ranch at Coulter Creek Planned Unit Development (PUD) is a 480 (+/-) acre
parcel located in Garfield County in the Roaring Fork Valley, Missouri Heights
area northeast of the State Highway 82. The property lies approximately five (5)
miles northeast of the town of Carbondale, Colorado. Primary access to the
property is via State Highway 82 to Garfield CountyRoad 100 (Catherine's Store
Road) to County Road I15. Alternate access is via County Road 113 (Cattle
Creek) to CountyRoad l15.
The property lies south of County Road 115 and is bordered to the North by
County Road 115, to the west and south by BLM administered lands and to the
east by private properly. The property sits above and to the northeast of the Cattle
Creek drainage and to the west of the Panorama subdivision.
Approximately one half of the proposed lots are within the Carbondale and Rural
Fire Protection Disfict with the rernaining lots lying outside of any fire protection
dishict.
SIZE/DESCRIPTION:
The project consists of approximately 480 (+/-) acres of private property sitting on
a large bench above Cattle Creek. The terrain consists of mostly flat to rolling
meadows of less than20% slopes with one distinct knoll on the southerd oorner
of the property. The vegetation is predominantly irrigated meadows of cheat grass
and large sections of sagebrush with moderate to dense stands and pockets of
Oakbrush and Pinion/Juniper scattered throughout the property
The development proposes 26 6 acre(+/-) lots of single family homes clustered
and spread along the southwest to southeast border of the property above the
Cattle Creek drainage covering a total of approximately 155 acres. The remainder
ofthe property is proposed as open space.
The lots are accessed via a primary looped road from County Road 115 with cul-
de-sacs branching off to access clusters of individual lots.
WILDFIRE IIAZARD MITIGATION PLAN:
The Ranch at Coulter Creek Wildfire HazudMitigation Plan and companion Wildfire
Hazard Analpis, provide information and direction for review agencies and interested
parties as to the nature, type and amount of wildfire hazard associated with the Ranch at
Coulter Creek PUD as well as the means bywhich the hazard maybe mitigated.
The Wildfire Hazard,Mitigation Plan is part of and an essential component to the Ranch
at Coulter Creek PUD development.
The Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Plan provides a level of detail sufficient to demonstate
the relationship and continuity between the severity of the wildfire hazard and the specific
measures necessary to appropriately mitigate the hazard.
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In this way, the review agencies and interested parties are provided with the necessary
and required infonnation integral to identiffing and implementing the essential measures
needed to appropriately mitigate the wildfire hazard associated with the Ranch at Coulter
Creek PUD.
The Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS) assign the statutory responsibility for wildfire to
the county Sheriff. Although county Sheriffs have the statutory/jurisdictional
responsibility for wildfire, they typically have limited functional capability. Local Fire
Protection Districts typically have the functional capability and coordinate their response
through and with the County Sheriff through cooperative agreements. As a result the
actual burden of wildfire suppression on private property tlpically falls upon local fire
protection districts.
STATEMENT OF PI]RPOSE:
The purpose of the Ranch at Coulter Creek Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Plan is to set forth
the means by which the wildfire hazards will be mitigated. The standards of mitigation
are set forth in the various codes and guidelines contained in the List of Guidelines,
Codes & Standards provided by the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District which
are attachments to this document.
SCOPE:
The scope of this plan shall encompass wildfire hazard mitigation including but not
limited to water supply, access and vegetation management measures within the
geographic boundaries of the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD.
WILDFIRE HAZARD AITIALYSIS :
The analysis of the wildfire hazards associated with the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD is
contained in the attached Ranch at Coulter Creek Wildfire Hazard Analysis which is an
essential component of the Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Plan. The wildfire hazard analysis
seeks to quantiff the scope and magnitude of the wildfire hazard associated with the
development and lay a foundation from whence appropriate mitigation measures are
developed.
WILDFIRE HAZARD MITIGATION:
Based on the analysis of the wildfire hazard, associated with the Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD area, through the combination, aggregation and implementation of all the following
wildfire hazardmitigation rdeasures, the wildfire hazards associated with the Ranch at
Coulter Creek PUD may be appropriately mitigated. These measures are based upon the
historical case scenario analysis as outlined in the Hazard Analysis. It is acknowledged
that there exists a set of environmental circumstance that could ovenrhelm these
mitigation measures and that these measures may not be adequate to prevent or minimize
the loss of life and/or property. Analysis of the fire history of the surrounding area
demonskates these occasions have arisen in the past.
In the event where due to a variety of physical constraints associated with the property
and not all of the standards can be met in all circumstances, an appropriate combination
of mitigation alternatives for these specific areas will be determined on a site specific
basis by the appropriate review agencies and approved by the fire chief.
The following is a list of wildfire mitigation standards for development of the Ranch at
Coulter Creek PUD.
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6.1 ACCESS: (ref. attached Water & Access Map)
Roads and Driveways shall be constructed in accordance with the following
standards as depicted on the attached Water & Access Map and the following
standards:
A. ROAD & DRIVEWAY DEF'INITIONS:
APPROYED:
Approve by the Fire Chief.
DRIYEWAY
A means of vehicular access from a roadway serving not grealer
than one lot.
SHARED DRIVEWAY:
A means of vehicular access from a roadway serving not greater
than three lots.
ROADWAY:
A means of vehicular access serving more than three lots.
DEAD END:
Roadway greater than 150'in length without an approved
turnaround @ the end.
CUL-DE-SAC:
Roadway with an approved turnaround @ the end.
DRTVEWAY STANDARDS:
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A11 residences shall be seryed by a driveway.
Driveways shallserve no more than 3 lots.
Driveways senilng single lots shall have not less than 16'wide all
weather driving surface.
Shared driveways serving 2 to 3lots shall have not less than 24'
wide all weather driving surface.
Driveways shall have not less than l5'vertical clearance.
Driveways shall have not greater than 10% grade.
Driveway curve radius shall not be less than 50'at centerline.
Driveways greater than 150' in length shall have an approved
turnaround or hammerhead at the end.
Turnarounds/hammerheads at the end of driveways shall be within
50'of the structure.
Turnarounds shall meet "Tumaround Standards. "
Hammerheads shall meet "Hammerhead Standards.'r'
Driveway/roadway intersections shall meet "Intersection Standards."
Fuelbreak vegetation management shall be incorporated into
driveways in accordance with Section 6.5 of thisplan.
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C.ROADWAY STANDARDS:
1. Roadway specifications shall apply if roadway serves greater than
3 lots.2. Roadways shall have not less than2}' wide all weather driving
surface (does not include shoulders).3. Roadways shall have not less than 2'wide all weather drivable
surface shoulders on each side.4. Roadways shall have not less than 15'vertical clearance.5. Roadways shall have not greater than 10% grade.6. Roadway cun/e radius shall not be less than 65' at center line.7. Dead end roadways greater than 150' in length shall have an approved
turnaround at the end.
Dead-end roadways greater than 600'shall meet "Cul-de-Sac
Standards.'l
Roadway intersections shall meet "Lrtersection Standards.'
Tumarounds shall rneet "Tumaround Standards."
Fuelbreak vegetation management shall be incorporated into
roadways & tumarounds in accordance with Section 6.5 of this plan.12. Tumarounds shall meet "Safety Zone Standards" for vegetation
management in accordance with Section 6.5 of this plan.13. Parking along Roadways, Cul-de-Sacs, Turnarounds and
Hammerheads is prohibited.
CI.TL.DE-SAC STANDARDS:
1. Dead end roadways greater than 600' shall conform to Cul-de-Sac
Standards.2. The end of all Cul-de-sacs shall be provide with a turnaround at the
end having.a minimum outside tumlg radius of 45' and a
maximum inside turning radius of 30'.3. Dead end roadways greater than 600' shall have additional turnarounds
spaced approximately every 600'per the following details:a. Coulter Lane:i
a"J"' "iT,nlilLffiu3lfiHff*r#'i[6j
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At the terminus of Coulter Lane.
b.Saddle Drive:i. Total of five (5) Tumarounds located as follows:(1) Approximately 600'*/- no more than 100'
distance from the interseotion of Saddle
Drive and Cattle Creek Ridge Road.
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(1) Incorporated into the road encircling the
watgr storage tank. _.4. Finar r,*.,ou[2J,o,ufJ,*ili,Tiffi:i']t',3Jiffi;t5. Cul-de-Sacs roadways shall meet all "Roadway Standards."6. Cul-de-Sac Turnarounds maybe incorporated into Driveway/
Roadryay intersections but must still meet Turnaround Standards.
TURNAROUND STANDARDS:
A circle with an all weather driving surface of not less than 45' outside
radius and not greater than 30'inside radius per the attached detail.
F" INTERSECTION STAIT[DARDS:
Driveway/Roadway intersections shall be within 7 degrees of
perpendicular. In no case shall the inside turn radius be less than 30'per
the attached detail. ,
G. HAMMERIIEAD STANDARDS:
A Hammerhead shall not be less wide than the road it serves and not less
than 60'across the top of the uT" per the attached detail.
WATER SIIPPLY: (ref. attached Water & Access Map)
Water supply, as depicted on the attached Water & Access Map, shall be designed
and constructed in accordance with the following standards:
A. The following construction standards shall be adhered to in order to
determine and meet the Insurance Services Offices (ISO) Needed Fire
Flow requirements necessary to qualiff for an ISO rating of Class 5:
1. S.ingle and two family dwellings not greater than 12000 square feet in
s12e.2. Residential sfuctures shall not be greater than 2 stories in height (25).3. Occupancy Class 7, Construction elass 1.4. Structures shall be separated by no less than 100'.5. All proposed lots shall be within five (5) driving miies from the
Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District Missouri Heights
Substation.6. noof.orirings shall be constructed per Section 6.4, A,3, a of this
plan. (no wood or treated shake/shingles). 7. All dwellings shall be provided with a sprinkler slatems according
to NFPA l3D.
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1.Structures located on Lots 1, 1l - 17,23 - 26 &Ranch House shall
be within 600'of a hydrant that flows a minimum of 500 gpm.l}}
psi. residual pressure.
Skuctures located on Lbts 2 - t0, 18 - 21 shall be within 600' of a
hydrant that flows a minimum of 500 gpm.
Fire hydrants shall have a ma:<imum of 120 psi static pressure.
Final fire hydrant location shall be approved by the Fire Chief.
Looped water systems shall be installed where practical & feasible.
Year around Fire Department access shall be provided u/dry
hydrants per NFPA l23l for all surface water/trelicopter dip site
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BUILDING LOCATION/PLACEMENT:
Buildings and structures shall be located in the following manner:
1. Avoiding draws, canyons, gullies, ridge tops, chimneys, saddles or
slopes greater than 30%2. Set back a minimum of 130' from the top of the slope or ridge.3. Set back from the edges of the proposed building envelopes and/or
lot lines to ensure adequate room for defensible space requirements
per Section 6.4, A,2 of this plan.4. Final building location and placement shall be reviewed by the
CSFS and approved by the Fire Chief.
BI]ILDING DESIGN AND MATERIALS:
A. - Building design and materials shall be conform with the CSFS Firewise
Construction Design And Materials guidelines as well as IFCI2000
Chapter 5 Special Building Construction Regulations with the
fo llowin g arnendments/mo di fic ations :
1. IFCI 2000 SECTION 502 - FIRE HAZARD SEYERITY shall
be amended to read as follows:
Y?pr. fri9.r to buildingp.ermit application, a.final
determination of actual site specific wildfire hazards shall
be made by the CSFS and apfroved bythe Fire Chief.
IFCI2OOO SECTION 503 - IGNITION-RESISTANT
CONSTRUCTION shall be amended to readas follows:
a. IFCI Table 503.1 equivalent conversions shall be IFCI
Hazard Classification to CSFS Wildfire Hazard
Classification as follows:
IFCI Moderate CSFS A: Low Hazard
IFCI High = CSFS B: Medium Hazard
IFCI Extreme = CSFS C or X: High Hazard
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"Conforming" Defensible Space requirements shall be in
accordance with the CSFS Creating Wildfire-Defensible
Zones no. 6.302 Standards.
"Nonconforming" Defensible Space requirements shall not
be less than 75'per the CSFS Creating Wildfire-
"Conforming" Water Supply requirements shall be in
accordance with Section 6.2 of this plan.
Delete Footrote #'s l-5
IFCI2000 SECTIONS 504.2,505.2 & 506.2 Roof Covering
shall be amended to include the following language:
In no case shall the roof covering (exposed roof surface) be
constructed of wood or treated wood shakes or shingles
material. Flat roofs shall not be allowed.
B. Final determination of Building Design and Materials shall be reviewed by
the CSFS and approved by the-Fire enief.
VEGETATION MANAGEMENT :
Based on the analysis of the wildfire hazardassociated with the Rartch at Coulter
Creek PUD area, the following vegetation management will be necessary in order
to appropriately mitigate the hazard.
DEFENSIBLE SPACE:
1.In order to alter the structure of the fuels, br.eak up the vertical and
horizontal continuity, and reduce the fuel loading, defensible space
vegetation management essential to achieve "staid alone
structuresl' shall be incorporated around all buildings dnd strrctures
in areas identified on the attached CSFS Ranch at Coulter Creek
Wildfire Hazard Area (WHAM) Maps as A - Low,Hazard, B -
Medium Hazard, C - tligh Hazard: Tfees or X - High Hazard:
Brush.
Defensible space vegetation management shall be in accordance
with the terms outlined in this plan, the CSF'S Creating Wildfire.
Defensible Zones no.6.302 Standards, CSFS Firewise
Construction Design And Materials guidelines as well as IFCI
2000 Section 603 - Defensible Space with the following
amendments/modi fi .c ations :
IFCI Table 603.2 shall be substituted with the CSFS
Creating Wildfire-Defensible Zones no. 6.302
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Standards shall be amended to read and include the
i. Definitions:
(1) Tree: A woody perennial, usually having one
dominant vertical trunk and a height greater
than 15 feet at maturity.
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iv. All dead brush & shrubs within the defensible space
area shall be removed.
3. Vegetation management within the building e,nvelopes shall be
performed prior to the start of conskuction.
4. Final defensible space vegetation management alternatives shall be
reviewed by the CSFS and approved by the Fire Chief.
FUELBREAKS:
1. In order to alter the structure of the fuels, break up the vertic4l and
horizontal continuity, and reduce the fuel loading fuelbreak
vegetation management shall be incorporated adjacent to and
contiguous with roads and driveways within areas identified on the
attached CSFS Ranch at Coulter Creek Wildfire Hazard Area
(WHAM) B - Medium Hazard, C - High Hazard: Trees or X - High
Hazard: Brush.
2. {nploximately23 miles of road mayrequire some degree of
fu elbreak vegetation manageme,lrt
3. Fuelbreak vegetation managemeqt shall be in accordance with the
terms outlined in this plan and the guidelines listed in the CSFS
Creating Wildfire-Defensible Zones no. 6.302 Standards,
PrescriptionsrZone2.
4. Fuelbreak width shall be a minimum of 12' from the outside edge
of the roadway shoulder, Tumaround or driveway.
5. Fuelbreak vegetation management shall be performed in
conjunction with road and driveway construction.
6. Final fuelbreak vegetation management alternatives shall be
reviewed by the CSFS and approved by the Fire Chief.
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FIREBREAKS:
1. Approximately 4 rniles of 26'wide mineral surface roadways as
well as the individual 16'wide mineral surface driveways shall
serve as firebreaks.
SAFETY ZONES:
In order to alter the structure of the fuels, break up the vertical and
horizontal continuity, and reduce the fuel loading, Safety Zone
vegetation management shall be incorporated surrounding the
Roadway Turnarounds in accordance with the terms outlined in
this plan and the Safety Zone Guidelines as specified in the
NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide.
Safety Zone vegetation management shall be incorporated adjacent
to and contiguous with roadway turnarounds within areas identified
on the attached CSFS Ranch at Coulter Creek Wildfire Hazard
Area (WHAM) Maps as A - Iow Hazard, B - Medium Hazard, C -
High Hazard: Trees or X - High Hazard: Brush.
Approximately l1 tumarounds may require some degree of safety
zone vegetation management.
Safety Zonevegetation management shall be in accordancc with
the terms outlined in this plan and the ggidelines listed in the
CSFS Creating Wildfire-Defensible Zones no. 6.302 Standards,
Prescriptions, Zone 2.
Safety Zone vegetation management width shall be a minimum of
12' from the outside edge of the Turnaround.
Safety Zone vegetation management shall be performed in
conjunction with road and driveway constuction.
Final Safety Zonevegetation management alternatives shall be
reviewed by the CSFS and approved by the Fire Chief.
VEGETATION MODIFICATION :
Defensible Space, Fuelbreak and Safety Zonevegetation shall be
modified in accordance with the standards listed in this plan.
Vegetation modification methods may include but not be limited to
a single or combination of the following alternatives
a. Removalb. Reductionc. Replacement
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accomplished may include but not be limited to a single or
combination of the following alternatives:
Biological
Chemical
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Natural (replacement wAess hazardous vegetation)
4. The selected alternative(s) for vegetation modification shall be
reviewed by the CSFS and approved by the Fire Chief.
5. Acfual vegetation modification to meet the standards set forth in
this plan may not be necessary where the natural vegetation
patterns have already fulfilled the specified condjtions.
F. MAINTENAITICE:
1. Defensible Space:
kritial as well as continued maintenance of the defensible space' vegetation to ensure compliance with the standards listed in this
plan shall be the responsibility of the landowner.
2. Fuelbreaks:
kritial as well as continued maintenance of the fuelbreak vegetation
to ensure compliance with the standards listed in this plan s[all be
the responsibility of the Ranch at Coulter Creek Homeowners
Association.
3. Safety Zones:
Maintenance of the safety zone vegetation to ensure compliance
with the standards listed in this plan shall be the responsibility of
the Ranch at Coulter Creek Homeowners Association.
G. ENFORCEMENT:
1. Enforcement of compliance with the terms, conditions and
standards for initial ind continued maintenance of the vegetation
management as outlined in this plan shall be the responsibility of
the Fire Chief.
UTILITIES:
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SPARK ARRESTORS:
Chimneys shall be in conformance with IFCI Section 605.
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Bulk Liquified Petroleum Gas containers shall be buried below ground in an
approved container.
6.9 IGNITION SOURCES:
h order to appropriately mitigate potential sources of ignition, open burning
restrictions as outlined in the Open Burning Restrictions attachment shall be
adopted by the Ranch at Coulter Creek Homeowners Association.
6.T0 COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS STORAGE:
All firewood, combustible and flammable materials shall not be stored in
unenclosed spaces beneath buildings or structures, or on decks or under eaves,
canopies or other.projections or overhangs. Firewood shall be stored on a contour
a minimum of 30' away from any structure and all flammable vegetation removed
within a 10'horizontal and 15'vertical perimeter.
6.11 COMPLIANCE ALTERNATIVES/ENFORCEMENT:
Compliance, enforcement and alternatives to this plan shall be administered by the
Fire Chief.
6.12 N{ISCELLANEOUS:
[. Roofs and. gutters shall be kept clear of debris.
B. Yards shall be kept clear of all litter, slash, and flammable debris.
C. Pools/ponds shall be accessible to fire d.eparfnent vehicles.
D. Fences shall be kept clear of brush and debris.
E. Wood fences shall not connect to the structures.
F. Any outbuildings or additional structures shall adhere to the same
standards as strucfures.
G. Fuel storage tanks shall be installed underground and in an approved
container.
H. Propane tanks shall be installed according to NFPA 58 standards and on a
contour away from the structure ilstandard defensible space vegetation
mitigation around any above-ground tank. Anywood enclosure around the
tank shall be constructed with materials approved for 2 hr. fire-resistive
construction on the exterior side of the walls.
I. Each stucture shall have a minimum of one l0 lb. ABC fire extinguisher.
J. Address shall be clearly marked and visible according to NFPA 299
standards installed on a non-combustible post and sign as reviewed and
approved by the Fire Chief.
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VII. DISCLAIMER:
Based on the analysis of the wildfire hazards associated with the Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD, through the combination, aggregation and implementation of the all the wildfire
hazardmitigation measures outlined in the Ranch at Coulter Creek Wildfire IJrazar:d
Mitigation Plan, the wildfire hazards associated with the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD
may be appropriatgly nlligated. These mitigatioqme.asg.e-s.Te based upon the historical
case scenarios anallzed in the Ranch at Coulter Creek Wildfire Hazad, Analysis as well
as codes standards outlined in the List of Standards provided by Carbondale & Rural Fire
Protection District.
It is acknowledged that there exists a set of environmental circumstance that could
. overwhelm these mitigation measures and that these measures may not be adequate to
prevent or minimize the loss of life and/or property. Analysis of the fire history of the
surroundingareademonskates these occasions have arisen in the past.
Any deviation from, alteration to or failure to comply with all of the mitigation
alternatives outlined in the Ranch at Coulter Creek Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Plan
goul-d cgmpromise the effectiveness.of the-mitigation measures, render the plan
ineffective and result in the loss of life and property
The recommended wildfire mitigation alternatives set forth this plan are also depicted
graphically in the various maps and attachments to this document. In the event of any
conflict or discrepancybetween the contents of this plan and any attachments, the terms,
conditions and mitigation alternatives set forth in the plan shall take precedence.
It is also acknowledged that compliance wittr the terms outlined in the Ranch at Coulter
Creek Wildfire HazardMitigation Plan does not in anyway guarantee preventing or
minimizing the loss of life and/or property.
It is also acknowledged that it is not the responsibility of Crockett and Associates, LtC to
inform parties other than the Snowmass Laird Compiny of the wildfire hazards oi
mitigation altematives proposed herein associated with the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD.
In addition, it is acknowledged that it is not the responsibility of Crockett & Associates,
LLC to ensure implementation of and compliance with the mitigation measures outlined
in the Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Plan for the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD.
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ATTACHMENTS:
. List of Standards. Ranch at Coulter Creek Open Burning Restrictions. Ranch at Coulter Creek Wildfire Hazard Analysis. Maps:. Water& Access. Colorado State Forest Service Wildfire Area Hazard Maps:. Slope Class
' Vegetation: Hffi*s. Details:. Turnaround. Hammerhead
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IFCI Urban-Wildland Interface Code 200, Chapter 5
CSF'S Creating Wildfire-Defensible Zones no. 6.302 Standards
CSF'S F'irewise Construction Design And Materials guidelines
CS['S Fuelbreak Guidelines For Forested Subdivisions by Frank Dennis,
Colorado State Forest Service, Colorado State University, 1983, Fuelbreak
Requirement Analysis
CSf,'S Fuelbreak Width Letter dated June 13,2003
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LIST OF STANDARDS
The following is a list of approved Industry Standards referenced as standards in
developing the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Vfildfire Hazard Mitigation and Vegetation
Management Plan.
- CSFS Driveway Standards
- CSFS Creating Wildfire-Defensible Zones no. 6.302
CSFS Defensible Space Thinning Standards
- CSFS Firewise Construction Design And Materials
Fuelbreak Guidelines For Forested Subdivisions byFrank Dennis,
Colorado State Forest Service, Colorado State University, 1983
- Wildfire Safety: Model Regulations For Protecting People And Homes
From Wildfire In Subdivisions And Developments by Ronald l. Zeleny
CSFS #123-0588, Revised April, 1988
Notes of Conversation with Ron Z. On ll2ll92 Regarding 1041 by John
Denison, CSFS, Grand Junction District Forester -
- CSFS Wildfire Fuel Types
Uniform Fire Code 1997
- Insurance Service Office (ISO)
Guide for Determination of Needed Fire Flow
Mitigation Online
l2ll Developing Fire Protection Services for the Public
l3R Automatic Fire S-prinkler Systems For Single Family And Duplex
Residential Buildings
- 22 Standard For Water Tanks For Fire Protection '98
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Private Fire Service Mains And Appurtenances
Inspection, Testing And Maintenance Of Water Systems For Fire
Protection'98
- 80A Fire Protection Of Buildings From Exterior Fire Exposure '96
- 295 Wild-fire Conhol'98
,ction Of Life And Property From Wildfire '97, &'gl- 299 Prote
- 395 Storage Of Flammable And Combustible Liquids At Isolated Sites'93
ll44 Protection Of Life And Property From Wildfire, 2002
- l23l Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fightin g,1993
- ll41 Fire Protection in Planned Building Groups, 1998
- ll42 Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fightin g,1999
American Water Works Association, Manual of WatOr Supply Practices
Disfribution System Requirements for Fire Protection
- Distribution Network Analysis fo Water Utilities
Planning for Water Supply and Distribution in the Wildland/llrban Interface
- Operation Water
National Wildfire Coordinating Group
- Incident Response Pocket Guide
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OPEN BURSIING RESTRICTIONS
In order to appropriately mitigate potential sources of ignition within the Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD, the fol-lowing open burning restrictions shall be adopted by the Ranch at Coulter Creek
Homeowners Association and enforced by the Fire Chief.
I. DEFINITIONS:
AGRICULTURAL OPEN BIIRNING:
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The open burning of cover vegetation for the purpose of preparing the soil
for crop production, weed control, and other agricultural purpose.
BONFIRE:
The open burning of cut trees, vegetation or lumber.
INCINERATOR:
A structure, or portion thereof, container, device or other appliance
de,s!gqe{, used or intended to be used for the disposal of combustible
rubbish byburning
OPEN BURNING:
The buming of abonfire, rubbish fire, agricultural fire or other fire in an
outdoor location where the fuel being burned is not contained in an. incinerator, outdoor.fireplace, barbecue grill or barbecue pit.
RECREATIONAL FIRE:,]
The burning of rnaterials other than rubbish where fuel being burned is not
contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbecue grili-or barbecue
pit and with a total fuel area of 3 feet or less in diameter and2 feet or less
in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial cooking or similar purposes.
RT]BBISH:
Waste material including, but not limited to garbage, waste paper and
debris from construction or demolition.
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An Open Burning Permit as administered by the Fire Chief shall be required to conduct
all open buming within the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD with the following exceptions:
- Fires contained within liquid fuel or gas fuel stoves, outdoor fires within a
permanent fireplace, fire or barbecue pit, fire ring, grate or charcoal grtll @
private residence, developed recreation site, picnic area or designated
campgrorurd.
- Federal, state or local official or member of an organized rescue or fuefightitrg
agency in the performance of an official duty
- Recreational fires
YIOLATIONS:
Violations for conducting open burning without a valid permit shall administered by the
Fire Chief.
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lM: lnigated Meaoow
SG: Sagebrush
OB: Oakbrush
SO: Sageloak mix
PJ: Pinyon-Junipe!'
WA: Water
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CUL DE SAC TT]R}[ AROI]ND
Section 6.1 E TURNAROUND STAITIDARDS:
A qircle with an all weather driving surface of
not less flrau 45' outside radius and not greater
than 30' inside radius per flre attached detail.
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Section 6.1 B 8 DRMWAY STAI\DARDS:
Driveways greater than 150'in length shall have
an approved turnaround or hammerhead at the end.
Section 6.1 B I I DRIVEWAY STANDARDS:
Hammerheads shall meet "Hammerhead Standards."
Section 6.1 G HAMMERHEAD STANDARDS:
A Hammerhead shall not be less wide than the road
it serves and not less than 60'across the top of the
"T" per the attached detail.
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Section 6.1 B 12 DRMWAY STANDARDS:
Driveway/roadway intersections shall meet
"Intersection Standards."
Section 6.1 C 9 ROADWAY STANDARDS:
Roadway intersections shall meet "Intersection
Standards."
Section 6.1 F INTERSECTION STANDARDS:
Driveway/Roadway intersections shall be within 7
degrees ofperpendicular. In no case shall the
inside turn radius be less than 30'per the attached
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CHAPTER 5
SPECIAL B UILBING CONSTRUCTIO${REGULATIONS
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SECTION 501 _ GENEBAL
501.1 scope- Buildings and structures shalt be consrmcted in ac-coroance with the locally adopted Building Code and this code.
EXCEPTIONS: l. Accessory stnrcntres not cxcceding 120 square
lot tf t.ts rnz) in ftoor.arca when ro*rJoii"*i36'r..t tjs z+oinrifrom buildings containing habitablc spaces.'--- --
2. Agricultural buildinp at lcast 50 fe.ct (15 240 mm) from build-ings conraining habitable spaccs.
501.2 Objective. The objective of this chapter is to establishminimum shndards to locate,-design una con=sG.t buildingsanJstructures or portions thereof for thE protection of ffe anO!?ofii_ty, to resist damage from wildfires, and ro mitiiate Uuitaing'irnastrucjury fires- fr9m spreading to wildtand nreii. fne minilmumsundards set forth in this chapter vary with the critical firc *eattr-
!l_tlop" and fuel rype to provide increased p.t .tion, above therequlrements set forth in the Building Code, from the various lev_els of hazards.
SECTION 502 - FIBE FIAZARD SEVEFIry
T: tr:lrq.rd r:y-uriy of building sires for all buitdings hereafterconstructed, modified or relocated into urban-wildlan? interfaceareas shall be established in accordance witn faUie SO2. See alsoAppendix I-C.
The fire hazard severity identified in Table 502 is allowed ro bereduced by.implementing_ a vegetation ,n.n.!ir.nt plan in ac-cordance with Appendix l-S. -
tE-cIrgN so3 - rcNtrroN-FEstsTANr
CONSTRUCTION
503.I General. Buildings and strucurcs hercaftcr @nstructed,modified or relocated into or wittrin urban-*ifJfana interface
99ry shall meet the constru^ction rcquiremints in accorOance withTabte 503.1. Crass l, Class 2 or Clasi , ig"i;;r;;hnr construc-tion shatl be in accordance with i;#;;;;d;:oi';ffi;:
respectively;
SECTION 504 _ CLASS 1 IGNMON.BESISTANT
CONSTRUCTION
504.1 General. Class t iglr-tion-.oistant construction shalt ir
504.2.Roof C9v-ering. Roofs shall have a Class A mof coveringor a Class A rciof assembly. For roof coroini, *t .o the profitealtows a space berween the. roof coverid;;"J;; d;kdili'h;space at the eave ends shall be fire stopfra o pr..fra" "ffy-;iflames or embers.
TABLE 502-FIRE HAZARD SEVEHTTY
Days pcr annurn
zwhcn rcquircd by the code official, fuel ctassification shall bc bascd on thc historicat fuct type for thc arca.E = Extrcrnc hazard.
H = High hazard
M = Moderate hazard.
TABLE 503.1{GNMON.FESISTANT CONSTRUCT!ON1
N = l.Iq ;toi,ion-resistan construcrion required.rConformance bascd on Section 503.{Conformance bascd on Scction 4011.
'^,*f;fJ.tffi'lt"Ifif,:J|Xr!r}nnv water svstcm or source that docs nu complv wirh scction 404, including situadons whcrc therc is no watcr srrypry for struc.
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504.3 Protection of-E-aves. Eavesand soffits shall be protectedon the exposed underside Uy ,not.ri.f, .ppra".i f., a minimum ofone-hour-rated fire-resistive construcdon. Faicias are requiredand musr be protecred,on rh. bo.[;id;;y ,.iJol, approved for aminimum of one-hour-rateO Rre-resisti,u.'.onrt*.rlon or 2-inch(51 mm) nominal dimension fumUei.---
504.4 Gutters and Downspouts. Gutters and downspouts shallbe construcred of noncombusrib[ *a;;i.-"-
5045 Exterior Walls. Exterior walls of buildings or srructuresshatl be consrrucred *irh ;;;ri;-;;p.oJ.i'io. a minimum ofone-hour-rated fire-resistive
"onrr*.ii'on on the exterior side orconsrructed with approved non.omoustiute maieriats.
EXCEpIION: Heavy timber or log wall consruction.
Such material shall exrcnd from rhe top of the Foundadon to theunderside of the roof sheathing.
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504.6 Unenclosed Underfloor protection. Buildings or struc_tures shall have all un,terfloor 31r1i.n.1"r.a-o the ground withexterior wails in accordance *i,t, s".ii"" ii[i.
EXCEpIION: Complete enclosure may be omittcd where 6e un-derside of all exposed floors and rll expo's-Jst
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columns, bcqmsand supponing walls are prorecred. as.rcquir.J-io, .*,.rio, one-hour-rated firc-resistivc consrrucdon
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504.7 Appendages and ..projections. Unenclosed accessorystrucrures atrached to buildings-wim t
"Uit"Ui" ,paces and projec_tions,. such as decks, shalt b'e-a ;ffiffi;;j;,i5-nor._rot"o n."_resistive constnrcrion, he.avy timber il;,,il; or consrrucredot approved noncombustible materials.
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504'8 Exterior Glazing., Exterior windows, window wails andglazed doors, windows ,i,ittin .ii.rio;il;: Jnjsryrights shaltbe-rempered glass, mutdlay.rca grai.d-p;i;: ;i;r, btor;k or havea fire-protection rating ot not less than 20 minurcs.
504.9 Exterior Doors. Exterior doors shall be approved non-combustible construction, sotia_core ivo;nII less than ll,r-inches (45 mm) thick. * n+ ar;.."*"Ii"""liirg of not tessthan 20 minures. Windows wittrin ooo"rs ail'ft; doors shall bein accordance with Section 50{g.---'-
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EXCEpTION: Vehicle-acccss doors.
504.10 Vents. Attic ventilarion openings, foundation or under-floor vents, or other ventilation-.openings in vertical exterior walls
d.er;r"li,ii',".i*;r';;f l,nH jffi :.,_Jf ]';TIHI::ti b le corrosion-resis tanr r., t, *i ir,-ol.ni;i; ;; ir' .*...0 r /4 inch(6.4 mm).
Attic ventilation openings shall nor be locared in soffis, in eaveoverhangs. between'rafrers at eaves. or in other overhang areas.Gable- end and dormer veny s_hal_! u. ro.oi.Jui j.a-si to reet r:o+amm) from properry tines. Underfloor il;;,il;;enin_es shalt belocated as close to grade as pracrical.
504.11 Detached Accessory Structures. Detached accessorysrructures tocated less than 5b feet (15 i4d;;;;;* a buitdineconraining habitabte soace shall h"i;;;;;';;i[;.il;:l!;
::,,1*T.a,.-1i! opp,o,id rb, ; ;i ; ;; ;; ;;;-il".- rared rire_resrs(rve construcrion, henvy dmber, to-s "aii cJnstruction orcon$rucred rvirh approved noncombustibfi *",..iof, on rhe exre_nor slde.
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EXCEpTION:}^._.,r:p*" may be omitrcd wherc the undersideof olt exposcd no.:T_T! .I .*p"iLJ "^"iurj "orr*.. beams andsupponing walls are protecrcd i ;c;ilj-filiterior one-hour_nredfi re-resisriveconsrruirio";h;,:r;;;iln"iru.,ion.
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SECTION 505 _ CLASS 2 TGNITION.RESISTANTCONSTRUCTION
505.1 General. Class 2, iglitlon*esisranr construction shall bein accordance with Sectiori505.
505.2 Roof Covering. R-oofs shall have at least Class B roofcovering, crass B ."{:::-T!,, ;;;; ;;ilil noncombustibre
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505.3 protection of Eaves.
,Combustible eaves, fascias and sof_fis shall be enclosed with-solid matej;ffih: minimum thick_ness or3/+ inch (re ,rl. r.ro .*polIJ#;.;ii::hau be permineduntess constructed of heavy ti;b.;;;;;;Jr. " "
505.4 Gutters and Downspouts. Gurters and downspouts shallbe constructed of noncomb,irtiur. ,".i;].'"''
505.5 Exterior Walls..Exterior walls of buiiOings or stnrcuressha, be consrrucred *itr, ,ot.riors-ffi;il;1. a minimum ofone-hour-rared fire-resistiv. .onrt*.iion on tt !."*,u.ior side orconsrrucretr with approved noncombustibli'roiiriorr.
EXCEpTION: Heavy timber or log wall construction.Such material shall extenrl frorn n. tip oi rie?unoation to ttreunderside of the roof sheathing.
505.6 Unenclosed Undetfloor protection. Buitdings or struc-tures shall have all undertl-oor 0..*
"n.ior.O ioiie grouno, wittrexterior walls in accordance *itt s".tlo, ids.i."
EXCEpTIoN: Complere encrosurc may be omi'ed wherc the un-derside of al! .,*.udl:ol.1na att cxpos-#sir-r.,rJot.oturn.. Uuomrnd supponin g w.alls arc_protec"a, rr. *qrir"O i"i.i*t.rio, oo"-horr-rared fire-resisrive consrruction o, t".uy rirtiioistrucdon.
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tion,,,u.iloJ;;,"*:#lrrdh,:,T;[1*ltJ,l?:#ffi ,i[.jj?'ilres isti ve consrru ction. heavy
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When the attached stru.crur: is located and constnrcted so thatthe srructure or anv oonion thereof p."dil ii'e-r a descendineslope surrace grearir ihan r0 p...ini.l#;; i.'rll *,. structurEshall have all undertloor areas enclosed ," *iifrii O inches (152mm) of the ground. wirh exterior;;ii;il#'# in accordancewith Section 505.5.
505.8 E.xterior Glazine...Exterior windows, window wails and-elazed doors. windows *iti,in .ii..ioi iJ*r. ,"a'rr,ylights sha,be empered glass. multitayered sd;; p;i;. ;il btock or havea fire-protection rating of not lels than 20 ,i;-;;;r.
505.9 Exterior Doors. Exrerior doors shall be approv€d non-combusrible consrrucrion. s_otio ..orc w-ooj';;,"IJs; than l3{-inch(45 mm) rhick. or have a. fro-p;;;il;;;H;g ;i not tess than20 mi n utes. lVi ndo rv s tui rtr i n aI.-,J
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505.10 VenS. Attic ventilation openings, foundation or under-
floor vents or other ventilation openings in vertical exterior walls
and vents through roofs shall not exceed 144 square inches
(0.0929 rn'r) each. Such vents shall be covered with
noncombustible corrosion-resistant mesh with openings not to ex-
ceed l/4 inch (6.4 mm).
Attic ventilation openings shall not be located in soffirs, in eave
overhangs. between rafters at eaves, or in other overhang areas.
Gable end and dormer vents shall be located at least l0 feet (3048
mm) from property lines. Underfloor vendlation openings shall be
located as close to grade as practical.
505.11 Detached Accessory Structures. Detached accessory
structures located less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from a building
containing habitable space shall have exterior watls constructed
with materials approved for a minimum of one-hour-rated fire-
rcsistive construction, heavy timber, log wall construction, or
constructed with approved noncombustible material on the exteri-
or side.
V/hen the detached structure is located and constructed so that
the structure or any portion thereof projects over a descending
slope surface greater than l0 percent. the area below the structure
shall have all underfloor arcas enclosed to within 6 inches (152
mm) of the ground, with exterior wall construction in accordance
with Section 505.5 or underfloor protection in accordance with
Section 505.6.
EXCEPTION: The enclosure may be omirrcd whcre rhc undcrside
ofall exposed floon and ail exposed structural columns. beams and
supponing walls arc protccted as rcquircd for exterior onc-hour-rated
firc-rcsistive conitruction or heavy-timbcr construction.
See Section 505.2 for roof requirements.
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507
SECTION 506 - CLASS 3 IGNITION.RESISTANT
CONSTRUCTION
506.1 General. Class 3 ignition-resistant construction shall be
in accordance with Section 506.
506.2 Roof Covering. Roofs shall have ar least Class C roof
covering, Class C roof assembly or an approved noncombustible
roof covering. For roof coverings where the profile allows a space
between the roof covering and roof decking, the space at the iave
ends shall be firc stopped to preclude entry of flames or embers.
506.3 Unenclosed Underfloor Protection. Buitdings or struc-
tures shall have all underfloor areas enclosed to the ground with
exterior walls.
EXCEPTION: Cornplcrc enctocure may bc omincd wherc the un-
dcrside of all exposcd floors and all cxpoecd sutctural cotumns. bcams
and supponing walls arc protcctcd as rcquircd for extcrior one-hour-
nted fire-rcsistive construction or hcavy timbcr construction.
506.4 Vents. Attic ventilation openings, soffit vents, foundation
or underfloor vents or other ventilation openings in venical exteri
or walls and vents through roofs shall not exc€ed 144 square inch-
es (0.0929 mr) each. Such vents shall be covered with
noncolhbustible conosion-resistant mesh with openings not to
exceed l/a inch (6.4 mm).
SECTION 507 - REPLACEMENT OR REPAIB OF
ROOF COVERINGS
Roof covering on buildings or structures in existence prior to the
adoption of this code thar are replaced or have 25 percent or more
replaced in a l2-month period shall be replaced with roofcovering
required for new construction based on the type of ignition-
resistant construction specified in accordance with Section 503.
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Moderate hazard 30
High hazard 50
Extrcme hazard 100
For SI: l foot = 304.8 mm.
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SECTION 601 _ GENERAL
601.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter establish general
requirements for new and existing buildings, srructures and prem-
ises located within urban-wildland interface areas.
601.2 Objective. The objective of this chapter is to establish
minimum requirements to mitigate the risk to life and property
from wildland fire exposures, exposures from adjacent structures
and to mitigate structure f,rres from spreading to wildland fuels.
SECTION 602 _ AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER
SYSTEMS
An approved automatic hre sprinkler sysrem shall be installed in
all occupancies in .new, buildings required to meet the require-
ments for Class I ignition-resistant construction in Chapter 5. The
installatiori of the automatic fire sprinkler systems ihall be in
accordance with nationally recognized standards.
SECTION 603 - DEFENSIBLE SPACE
603.1 Objective. Provisions of this section are intended to
modify the fuel load in areas adjacent to structures to create a
defensible space.
603.2 Fuel Modification. In order to qualify as a conforming
defensible space for the purpose ofTable 503.1, fuel modification
shall be provided within a distance from buildings or srructures
as specified in Table 603.2. For all other purposes, the tuel
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TABLE 603.2_REOUIBED DEFENSIBLE SPACE
FIGURE 603.2
MEASUREMENTS OF FUEL MODIFICATION DISTANCE
modification distance shall not be less than l0 feet 604g mm) or
to the properry line, whichever is less. Distances specified in Table
603.2 shall be measured along the grade from the perimerer or pro-
jection of the building or srructure as shown in Figure 603.2.
Persons ownin g, leasing, -conuollin g, operating, or mainuining
buildings or structures requiring 'lefensible spacei are responsiblE
for modifying or removing nonfire-resistive vegetation on the
property owned, leased or controlled by said person.
Omamental vegetative fuels or cultivated ground cover, such as
green..grass, ivy, succulents or similar planr used as ground cover,
are allowed to be within the designated defensible space provided
they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire irom the
native growth to any structure.
Trees are allowed within the defensible space provided the hori-
zontal distance between crowns of adjacent treis, and crowns of
trees and structures, overhead electrical facilities, or unmodified
fuel is not less rhan l0 feet (3048 mm). Deadwood and titter shalt
be regularly removed from trees.
SECTION 604 - MAINTENANCE OF DEFENSTBLE
SPACE
604.1 General. Defensible spaces required by Section 603 shrll
be maintained in accordance wittr Section OOa.
604,2 Modified Area. N.onfire-resistive vegetation or growth
shall be kept clear of buildings or structures, in accordance with
Section 603, in such a manner as to provide a clear area for fire
suppression operations.
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The net free area of the spark arrester shall not be less than four
times the net free area of the outlet of the chimney.
SECTION 606 - LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
INSTALLATIONS
605.1 General. The storage of LP-gas and the installation and
maintenance of pertinent equipment shall be in accordance with
the Fire Code or, in the absence thereof, recognized standards.
606.2 Location of Containers. LP-gas conrainers shall be
located within the defensible space in accordance with the Fire
Code.
SECTTON 607 - STOBAGE OF FINEU/OOD AND
COMBUSTIBLE MATERTALS
Firewood and combustible material shall not be storcd in unen-
closed spaces bneath buildings or structures, or on decks or under
eaves, canopi-cj or other projections or overhangs. Whcn rcquired
by the code official, srorage of fircwood urd combustible mireria
storcd in the defensible space shall be located a minimum of
20 feet (6096 mrn) frorn structures and separated fiom the crown
of trees by a minimum horizontal distance of 15 fect (4522 mm).
Fircwood and combustible materials not for conzumption on
the premises shall be storcd so as to not prcsent a hazard. See
Appendix I-A
604.3 Responsibility. Persons owning, leasing, controlling, op
erating or maintaining buildings orstructures are responsible for
maintenance of defensible spaces. Maintenance of the defensible
space shall include modifying or removing nonfire-resistive vege-
tation and keeping leaves, needles and other dead vegetative ma-
terial regularly removed from roofs of buildings and structures.
604.4 Trees. Tree crowns exrending to within l0 feet (3048 mm)
of any structure shall be pruned to maintain a minimum horizontal
clearance of l0 feet (3048 mm). Tree crowns within the defensible
space shall be pruned to rcmove limbs located less than 6 feet
(1829 mm) above the ground surface adjacent to the trces.
Portions of tree crowns which extend wittrin l0 feet (3048 mm)
of the outlet of a chimney shall be pruned to mainrain a minimum
horizontal clearance of l0 feet (3048 mm).
Deadwbod and litter shall be regularly removed fiom trees.
SECTION 605 - SPARK ARRESTERS
Chimneys sendng fireplaces, barbecues, incinerators or decora-
tive heating appliances in which solid or liquid fuet is used, shall
be provided with a spark arrester. Spark arrcsten shall be
constructed of woven or welded wire scrcening of 12 USA stand-
ard gage wire (0.10z16 inch) (2.66 mm) having openings not
exceeding r/2 inch (13 mm).
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TABLE 502-FIRE HAZARD SEVEFIITY
FUEL I'IOOEL2
CBMCAL FIBE WEATHEF FREOUENCY I
S I Dayr 2 to 7 Daysr > I Dayrr
sropo (%)Slops (%)ltop"txl -------T
s40 /tt-60 >61 s40 41.60 >61 5 tto 4'1.60 >61
Light fuel M M M M M M .M M HI
Medium fucl M M H H H .H E E E
Heavy fucl H H H.H E E E E ElDaln per annum.
2fVfr.rrrcouiiJ tv the codc official. fuel ctassification shnll be based on rhc
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SECTION 501 - GENERAL
501.1 Scope. Buildings and structures shall be consrmcred in ac-
cordance with the locally adopted Building Code and this code.
EXCEilONS: l. Accessory structurcs not cxcccding 120 squarc
feet (ll.15 m1; in floor area whcn locarad ar lcast 50 feet (15 2a0hm)
from buildings containing habitable spaces.
2. Agricultural tuildings at least 50 fect ( 15 240 mm) from build-
ings containing babitable spaces.
501.2 Objective. The objective of this chapter is to establish
minimum standards to locate, design and construct buildings and
structures or portions thereof for the protection of life and proper-
ty, to resist damage from wildfires, and to mitigate building and
structure fires from spreading to wildland fuels. The minimum
standards set forth in this chapter vary with the critical fire weath-
er, slope and fuel rype to provide increased protection, above the
requirements set forth in the Building Code, from the various lev-
els ofhazards.
SECTION 502 - FIRE HAZABD SEVERITY
The fire hazard severity ofbuildingsites forall buildings hereafter
constmcted, modified or relocated into urban-wildland interface
areas shall be established in accordance with Table 502. See also
Appendix I-C.
zWhen rcquircd by tht
E = Extrcme hazard.
H = High fuzard.
M = Moderatc hazard.
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The fire hazard severity identifred in Table SOZ is altowea ol
reduced by.implementing_ a vegetation management plan in ac
cordance with Appendix I-8.
SECTION 503 - IGNTTION.RESISTANT I
CONSTBUCTION
503.1 General. Buildings and structures hereafter construct!
modified or relocated into or within urban-wildland interfaE
areas shall meet the construction requirements in accordance witt
Table 503.1. Class l, Class 2 or Class 3 ignition-resistanr constnltion shall be in accordance with Sections 504,505 ana Sl
respectively:
SECTION 504 - CLASS 1 IGNITION-BESTSTANT ICONSTRUCTION I
5041 General. Class I ignition-resistant construction shall be
in accordance with Section 504. f
504.2 -Roof Cov_ering. Roofs shall have a Class A roof coverin!
or a Class A roof assembly. For roof coverings where the profili
allows a space between the roof covering an-d roof decki;;:ii
space at the eave ends shall be fire stoppid to preclude ."rry Iflames or embers.
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TABLE 503.1:IGNITION.RESISTANT CONSTRUCTTON1
OEFENSIBLE SPACE3
FIBE HAZABD SEVEBITY
ModeratB Hazard High threrd Extremc ltazarO
Wat!? Supplya watc? supPlyz mtea5upiF-
Contormlng.Noncontomings Conloming.NOncontormlngs Conloflrhga Noncontsming6
Nonconforming IR2 IRI IRI IRI
N.C.
IRI
N.C.
N.P.
Conforming IR3 IR2 tR2 IRI IRI IRI
N.C.
1.5 x Conforming N IR.3 rR3 IR2 IR2 IRI
rAccess sholl be in accordance with Secdon 402.
2subdivisions shall have a conforming water supply in accordance with Secdon 402. l.
IR I = Ignition Resistant Constmction in accordance with Sccdon 504.
IR 2 = Ignition Resistant Construction in accordance wirh Sccdon 505.
IR 3 = tgnition Rcsistant Construction in accordance with Scction 506. t*
.a;;XlliXlt,lrilHli] have a fire-resistive rating of not less lhan one-hour and the exlerior surfaccs of such walts shall be noncombustiblc. Usagc of f og wa!
N.P. = Not pcrmitted.l-.;Hffi::iHfH!::]:fiiTrequired I
iConrbrmance based on Sccdon 404. Ij;;;;il;ttc;-;;;;iy
is any warer system or source rhat does oot comply with Section 404, inctuding siruations rvhcrc thre is no waler suooly for suuc.
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504.3 Protection ofEaves. Eaves and soFfits shall be protected
on the exposed underside by marcrials approved for a minimum of
one-hour-rated fi re-resistive construction. Fascias are required
and must be protected on rhe backside by marerials approved for a
minimum of one-hour-rated fire-resistive construction or 2-inch
(51 mm) nominaldimension lumber.
504.4 Gutters and Downspouts. Gurters and downspouts shall
be constructed of noncombustible material.
504.5 Exterior Walls. Exterior wrlls of buildings or structures
shalt be constructed with materials approved fori minimum of
one-hour-rated fire-resistive construction on the exterior side or
constructed with approved noncombustible materials.
EXCEPTION: Hcavy rimbcr or log wall consrrucrion.
Such marerial shall extend from the top of the foundation to the
underside of the roof sheathing.
504.6 Unenclosed Underfloor Protection. Buildings or stnrc-
tures shall have all underfloor areas enclosed to the ground with
exterior walls in accordance with Section 504.5.
E:(CEFTION: Complete enclosure may bc omitted where the un-
dcrside ofall cxposcd floors and rll exposcd srructurrl columns, bcams
and supponing wolls are protccted as rcquircd for erterior one.hour-
rated fire-rcsistive construcdon or hervy timbcr constnrction.
5M.7 Appendages and Projections. Unenclosed accessory
structures attached ro buildings with habirable spaces and projec-
tions, such as decks, shall be a minimum of one-hour-rated fire-
resistive construction, heavy timber construction or constructed
of approved noncombustible materials.
When the attached structure is located and constructed so that
the structure or any_portion thercof projects over a descending
slope surface greater than l0 percent, the area below the stru'cture
shatl have all undert'loor areas enclosed to within 6 inches (152
mm) of the ground, with exterior wall construction in accordance
with Section 504.5.
5M.8 Exterior Glazing. Exterior windows, window walls and
glazed doors, windows within exterior doors. and skylights shall
be tempered glass, multilayered glazed panels, glass block or have
a fire-protection rating of not less than 20 minutes.
504.9 Erterior Doors. Exterior doors shall be approved non-
combustible construction. solid core rvood not less than ll/a-
inches (45 mm) thick, or have a frre-protection rating of not less
than 20 minutes. Mndows within doors and glazed doors shall be
in accordance with Section 5Ot.8.
EICEPTION: Vchicle-acccss doors.
504.10 Vents. Anic ventilation openings, foundation or under-
floor vents, or other ventilation openings in venical exterior walls
and vents-through roofs shall not exceed 144 square inches
(0.0929 mr) each. Such vents shall be covered with noncombus-
tible conosion-resistrnt mesh with openings nor to exceed l/a inch
(6.4 mm).
Attic ventilation openings shall not be located in soffits, in eave
overhangs. between rafters at eaves, or in other overhang areas.
Gable end and dormer vents shall be locared at leasr l0 feet (3048
mm) from properry lines. Underf'loor venrilarion openings shall be
located as close to grade as pracrical.
504.11 Detached Accessoqv Structures. Detached accessory
structures located less than 50 feet (15 ?40 mm) from a building
containing habitable space shall have exrerior walls constructed
with marcrials approved for a minimum of one-hour-rated fire-
resistive consrrucrion, heavy rimber. log wall cons!rucdon or
construcred rvirh approved noncombustible mrterials on the exte-
rior side.
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When the detached structure is located and constructed so that
the structure or any ponion thereof projects over a descending
slope surface greater than l0 percent, the area below the structur;
shall have all underfloor areas enclosed to within 6 inches (152
mm) of the ground. with exterior wall construction in accordance
with Section 504.5 or underfloor protection in accordance wirh
Section 504.6.
EXCEPTION: Thc enclosurc may be omirred rvhcrc thc underside
ofall exposed floon and all cxposcd structurat columns. beams and
supponing wclls are prorectcd as rcquircd forextcrior one.hour-mted
firc-resistivc construction or hcavy-timber construction.
See Section 504.2 for roof requirements.
SECTTON 505 - CLASS 2 TGNITION.RESTSTANT
CONSTRUCTION
505.1 General. Class 2 ignition-resisrant constnrction shall be
in accordance wirh Scction 505. ' - -
505.2 Roof Covering. Roofs shall have at least Class B roof
covering, Class B roof assembly or an approved noncombustible
roof covering. For roof coverings wherc the profile allows a space
between the roofcovering and roofdecking, the spacc at the eave
ends shall be fire stopped to preclude entry of flames or embers.
50-<.3 Protection of Eaves. Combustible eaves, fascias and sof-
fits shall.be enclosed with solid marcrials with a minimum thick-
ness of 3/4 inch (19 mm). No exposed rafter uils shall be permitted
unless constructed of heavy timber materials.
505.4 Gutters and Downspouts. Gutterq and downspouts shall
be constructed of noncombustible material.
505.5 Exterior Walls. Exterior walls of buildings or srructurcs
shall be constmcred with materials approved for a minimum of
one-hour-rated fire-resistive construction on the exErior side or
construcrcd with approved noncombusrible matcrials.
EXCEPTION: Heavy timber or log walt construcdon.
Sugh matqrial shall extenct from the top of the foundrtion to the
underside of the roof sheathing.
505.6 Unenclosed Underfloor Protection. Buildings or struc-
tures shall have all undert'loor areas enclosed to the ground. with
exterior walls in accordance with Section 505.5.
EXCEPTION: Complere enclosurc may bc omittcd wherc the un.
dersidc of all exposed floors and all exposed structurat columns. bcams
and supponing walls arc proreocd as requircd forextcrior one-hour.
ratcd frrc-rcsistive construction or heavy timber construction.
505.7 Appendages and ?rojections. Unenclosed accessory
structures attached to buildings with habirable spaces and projec-
tions, such as deck. shall be a minimum of oni-hour-ratiO nre-
resistive construction, heavy timber construction or constructed
with approved noncombustiblc materials.
When the attached structure is located and constructed so that
the structure or an), portion thercof projccts over a dcsccnding
slope surface grearer than l0 percenr. the area below rhe stmaurl
shall have all undert'loor ar€ixi enclosed ro within 6 inches (152
mm) of the ground. with exterior wall construction in accordance
with Section 505.5.
505.8 Exterior Glazing. Exterior windows, window walls and
_elazed doors. windows within exterior doors. and skylights shall
be tempered glass. multilayered glazed panels. glass block or have
a fire-prorection rating of not less than 20 minutes.
505.9 Exterior Doors. Exrerior doon shall be approv€d non-
combustible construcrion. solid cpre wood not hss ihant3la-inch
(45 mm) thick. or have a t'ire-prorection radng of not less thanl0 minures. Windorvs rvirhin doors and glazed doors shall be in
accordance with Section 505.8.
EXCEPTIO r-: \'ehicle-rccess doors.
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505.10 Vents. Attic ventilation openings, foundation or under-
floor vents or other ventilation openings in venical exterior walls
and vents through roofs shall not exceed 144 square inches
(0.0929 m2) each. Such vents shall be covered with
noncombustible conosion-resistant mesh with openings not to ex-
ceed l/4 inch (6.4 mm).
Attic ventilation openings shall not be located in soffits, in eave
ov-erhangs. between rafters at eaves, or in other overhang areas.
Gable end and dormer venu shall be located at least l0 feet (3048
mm) from property lines. Underfloor ventilation openings shall be
located as close to grade as practical.
505.11 Detached Accessory Structures. Detached accessory
structures located less &an 50 feet (15 240 mm) from a building
containing habitable space shall have exterior walls constructed
with materials approved for a minimum of one-hour'rated fire'
resistive construction, heavy timber, log wall constnrction, or
constructed with approved noncombustible material on the exteri-
or side.
When the detached structure is located and constructed so that
the structure or any portion thereof projects over a descending
slope surface $eater than 10 percent, the area below the structure
shall have all underf'loor areas enclosed to within 6 inches (152
mm) of the ground, with exterior wall construction in accordance
with Section 505.5 or underfloor Protection in accordance with
Section 505.6.
EXCEPTION: Thc enclosurc may be omined where the underside
of all cxposed floors and a.ll exposed structural columns. beams and
supporting walls are protccted as rcquircd for exterior one.hour'mted
tire-rcsistive construction or heavy-timbcr constnrction..
See Section 505.2 for roof requirements.
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506.1 General. Class 3 ignition-resistant consrruction shall be
in accordance with Section 506. r
506.2 Roof Covering. Roofs shall have ar least Class C ,oof
covering, Class C roof assembly or an approved noncombustible
roofcovering. Forroofcoverings where the profile allows a spacer
between the roof covering and roof decking, the space at the lave!
ends shall be fire stopped to preclude entry of flames or embers.!
506.3 Unenclosed Underfloor Protection. Buildings or struc--
tures shall have all underfloor areas enclosed to the g-round withl
exterior walls. f
EXCEPTION: Complcte cnclosurc may be omincd wherc rhe un-
dcrsidc.of all cxposgd floors and all exposcd struclural columns. bcamsr
and supponing walls arc pr.otectcd as rcquircd for cxterior onc-hour-I
mted firc-resistive consuuction or hcavy timbcr construction. f
506.4 Vents. Auic ventilation openings, soffit vents, foundation
or underflogr vents or other ventilation openings in vertical exteri-r
or walls and vents through roofs shall not exceed l,l4 square ipch-Ies (0.0929 mr) each. Such vents shall be covered withl
noncombustible corrosion-resisunt rnesh with openings not to
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ROOF COVERINGS
Roof covering on buildings or structures in existerice p;o. to tn.!
adoption ofthis code that are replaced or have 25 percent or more-
replaced in a 12-month period shall be replaced with roofcovering
required for new construction based on the type of ignition-l
resistant cons$uction specified in accordance with Section 503. I
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Quick Facts...
Wildfire will find the weakest
links in the defense measures
you have taken on your
property.
The primary determinants of a
home's ability to survive wildfire
are its roofing material and the
quality of the "defensible space"
surrounding it.
Even small steps to protect your
home and property will make
them more able to withstand
fire.
Consider these measures for all
areas of your property, not just
the immediate vicinity of the
house.
@ Colorado Strate University
Cooperative Extension. 5/2003.
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RESoURCES f, SERIES
Greating Wildfire-Defensible Zones
by F.C. Dennis 1
no. 6.302
Fire is capricious. It can find the weak link in your home's fire pmtection
scherne and gain the upper hand because of a srnall, overlooked or seemingly
inconsequential factor. While you may not be able to accomplish-all measures
below (and there are no guarantees), each will increase your home's, and possibly
your family's, safety and survival during a wildfire.
Start with the easiest and least expensive actions. Begin your work closest
to your house and move outward. Keep working on the more difficult iterns until
you have courpleted your entire project.
Defensible Space' Two factors have emerged as the primary deterrrinants of a home's ability
to survive wildfire. These are the home's roofing material andthe quality of the
"defensible space" surrounding it.
Use fire-resistive materials (Class C or better rating), not wood or shake
shingles, to roof hornes in or near forests and grasslands. When your roof needs
significant repairs or replacement, do so with a fire-resistant roofing material.
Check with your county building department. Some counties now restrict wood
roofs or require specific classifications of roofing material.
Defensible space is an area around a structure where fuels and vegetation
are treated, cleared orreduced to slow the spread of wildfire towards the structure.
It also reduces the chance of a sfructure fue moving from the building to the
surrounding forest. Defensible space provides roomforfirefighters to do their
7obs. Your house is more likely to withstand a wildfire if grasses, brush, hees and
other common forest fuels are managed to reduce a fre's intensity.
The measure of fuel hazard refers to its continuity, both horizontal (across
the ground) aud vertical (from the ground up into the vegetation crown)
continuity.
Fuels with a high degree of both vertical and horizontal continuity are the
most hazardous, particularly when they occur on slopes. Heavier fuels (brush and
trees) are more hazardous (i.e. produce a more intense fire) than light fuels such as
grass.
Mitigation of wildfire fuel hazards focuses on breaking up the continuity
of fuels, both horizontally and vertically. Additional distance between fu€ls is
required on slopes.
Creating an effective defensible space involves developing a series of
management zones in which different treatnent techniques are used. See Figure I
for a general view of the relationships anong these management zones. Develop
defensible space around each building on your property. Include detached garages,
storage buildings, barns and other stmctures in your plan.
Figure 1: Forested property showing the three fire-defensible
zones around a home or other structure.
70 80 90 100 ilo 120 130 140 150]70 190 210
Distance to home
Figure 2: This chart indicates lhe minimum recommended
dimensions for defensible space from the home to the outer
edge of Zone 2. For example, if your home is situated on a 20
percent slope, the minimum defensible space dimensions
would be 90 feet uphill and to the sides of the home and 104
feet downhill trom the home.
The actual design and development of your defensible
space depends on several factors: size and shape ofbuildings,
materials used in their conshuction, the slope of the ground
on which the structur'es are built, surrounding topography,
and sizes and types of vegetation on your property. These
factors all affect your design. You may want to request
additional guidance from your local Colorado State Forest
Service (CSFS) forester or fire deparfinent. (Note the special
recommendations for shrubs, lodgepole pine, Engelmann
spruce, and aspen at the end offlre general discussion.)
Defensible Space Management Zones
Zonel is the area of maximum rnodification and
treahnent. It consists ofan area of l5 feet around the
strucfire in which all flammable vegetation is removed. This
15 feet is measured from the outside edge of the home's eaves
and any attached stmctures, such as decks.
Zone? is a an area of fuel reduction. It is a
transitional area between Zones I and 3. The size of Zone?
depends on the slope of the ground where the structure is
built. Typically, the defensible space should extetdat leastTs
to 125 feet frorn the structure. See Figure 2 forthe
appropriate distance for your home's defensible space. Within
this zone, the continuity and arrangement of vegetation is
modified. Remove stressed, diseased, dead or dying trees and
shrubs. Thin and prune the remaining larger trees and shrubs.
Be sure to extend thinning along either side of your driveway
all the way to yourmain access road. These actions help
eliminate the continuous fuel surrounding a structure while
enhancing homesite safety and the aesthetics of the property.
Zone 3 is an area of traditional forest management
and is of no particular size. It extends frorn the edge of your
defensible space to your property boundaries.
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The size of Zone I is l5 feet, measured from the edges of the structure.
Within this zone, several specific treataents are recommended.
Plant nothing within 3 to 5 feet of the structure, particularly if the
building is sided with.wood, logs or other flammable materials. Decorative rock,
for example, creates an attractive, easily maintained, nonflammable ground cover.
If the house has noncornbustible siding, widely spaced foundation
plantings of low $owing shrubs or other "fire wise" plants are acceptable. Do not
plant directly beneath windows or next to foundation vents. Be sure there are no
areas ofcontinuous grass adjacent to plantings in
this area.
Frequently prune and maintain plants in this zone to ensure vigorous
growth and a low growth habit. Remove dead branches, stems and leaves.
Do not store firewood or other combustible materials in this area. Enclose
or screen decks with metal screening. Extend the gravel coverage under the decks.
Do not use areas trnder decks for storage.
Ideally, remove all trees from Zone I to reduce fire hazards. If you do
keep a tree, consider it part ofthe stnrcture and extend the distance ofthe entire
defensible space accordingly. Isolate the tree frorn any other surrounding trees.
Prune it to at least l0 feet above the ground. Remove any branches that interfere
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with the roof or are within l0 feet of flre chirnney. Remove all ,,ladder fuels" from
beneath the tree. Ladder fuels are vegetation with vertical continuity that allows
fire to burn frorn ground level up into the branches and crowns of trees. Ladder
fuels are potentially very hazardous but are easy to rnitigate. No ladder fuels can
be allowed under tree canopies. In all other areas, pmne all branches of shrubs or
Iees. up to a height of I0 feet above groun d (or l/2 the height, whichever is the
least) and removed from or chipped on site.
Zone 2
zone2 is an area of fuel reduction designed to reduce the intensity of any
fire approaching your ho,re. Follow these recommended management steps.
Thin trees and large shrubs so there is at least l0 feet betvveen crowns.
Crown separation is measurcd from the furthest branch of one tree to the nearest
branch on the next tree (Figure 3). On steep slopes, allow more
space between tree crowns. (See Figure 4 for minimunt
Figure 3: X = crown spacing; y = stem
spacing. Do not measure between
stems for crown - measure between
the edges of tree croWns.
recommended spacing for h.ees on steep slopes.) Remove all
ladder fuels from under these remaining treis. iarefully prune
trees to a height ofat least l0 feet.
_ Small clumps of 2 to 3 trees may be occasionally Ieft in
Zone2. Leave more space between the crowns ofthese.iurop,
and surrounding trees.
Because Zone 2 forms an aesthetic buffer and provides
a hansition between zones, it is necessary to blend the
requirements for Zones I and 3. Thin the portions of Zone 3
adjacent to ZoneT mor.e heavily than the outer portions;
Isolated shrubs may remain, provided they are not
under h'ee crowns. Prune and rnaintain these plauts periodically
to maintain vigorous growth. Remove dead siems frorn trees
and shrubs annually. Where shrubs are the primary fuel in Zone
2,refer to the Special Recommendations discussion at the end
of this paper.
Limit the nurnber of dead trees (snags) retained in this
area. Wildlife need only one or two snags pe, a.re. Be sure any
snags left for wildlife cannot fall onto the house or block access
roads or driveways.
Mow grasses (or remove them with a weed trimmer) as needed througb
the growing season to keep them low, a maximum of 6 to g inches. This is
extremely critical in the fall when grasses dry out and cure or in the spring after
the snow is gone but before the plants green up.
stack firewood and woodpiles uphilr or on the same erevation as the
structure but at least 30 feet away. clear and keep away flammable vegetationwithin l0 feet of these woodpiles. Do not stack wood against your house or on or
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This fact sheet was produced in cooperation
with the Colorado State Forest Service.
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under your deck, even in winter. Many homes have burned from a woodpile that
ignited as the fire passed. Wildfires can burn at almost any time in Colorado.
Locate propane tanks at least 30 feet from any structures, preferably on
the same elevation as the house. You don't want the LP container below your
house - if it ignites, the fire would tend to burn uphill. On the other hand, if the
tank is above your house and it develops a leak, LP gas will flow downhill into
your home. Clear and keep away flarnmable vegetation within l0 feet of these
tanks. Do not screen propane tanks with shrubs or vegetation.
Dispose of slash (limbs, branches and other woody debris) removed from
your hees and shrubs through chipping or by piling andburning. Contact your
local CSFS offrce or county sheriff's offrce for information about burning slash
piles. Only if neither of these alternatives is possible, lop and scatter slash by
cutting it into very small pieces and distributing it over the ground. Avoid heavy
accumulations of slash. Make it lay close to the ground to speed decomposition. If
desired, no more than two or three small, widely spaced brush piles may be left for
wildlife puposes. Locate these towards the outerportions of your defensible
space.
Zone 3
This zone is ofno specified size. It extends from the edge ofyour
defensible space to your property lines. A gradual transition into this zone from
defensible space standards to other managernent objectives you may have is
suggested. Typical management objectives for areas surrounding homesites or
subdivisions are: provide optimum recreational opporhrnities; enhance aesthetics;
maintain tree health and vigor; provide barriers for wind, noise, dust and visual
intrusions; support lirnited production of firewood, fence posts and other forest
commodities; or grow Christmas trees or trees for transplanting.
Specific requirements will be dictated by your objectives for your land
and the kinds of kees present. See Figure 5 for the minimum suggested spacing
between "leave" trees. Forest m:magementnZone 3 is an opporhmity foryou to
increase the health and growth rate of the forest in this zone. Keep in mind ttrat
root cornpetition for available ruoisture limits tee growth and uttirnately the health
ofthe forest.
A high canopy forest reduces the chance of a surface fue climbing into the
tops of the trees and might be a priority for you if this zone slopes steeply. The
healthiest forest is one that has nrultiple ages, sizes, and species oftrees where
adequate growing room is maintained overtime. Rememberto considerthe
hazards of ladder fuets. Multiple sizes and ages of trees might increase the fire
hazardfrom Zone 3 into Zone 2, particularly on steep slopes.
A gteater number of wildlife trees can remain in Zone 3. Make sure that
dead trees pose no threat to power lines or fire access roads.
Wirite pruning generally is not necessary in Zone 3, it may be a good idea
from the standpoint ofpersonal safety to prune trees along trails and fire access
roads. Or, if you prefer fie aesthetics of a well-manicured forest, you might prune
the entire area. In any case, pruning helps reduce ladder fuels within the tree
stand, thus enhancing wildfire safety.
Mowing is not necessary in Zone 3.
Any approved method of slash treatment is acceptable for this zone,
including piling and burning, chipping or lop-and-scatter.
lssued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, I 9'14, in cooperation
with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, MilanA. Rewerts, Director of Cooperative Extension, Colorado
State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. Cooperative Extension programs are available to all wilhout
discrimination. No endorsement of products mentioned is intended nor is criticism implied of products
not mentioned.
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Tree spacing guidelines do not apply to nnture stands of aspen trees
where the recoilmendations for ladder fuels have been complied with. In areas of
aspen regeneration and young trees, the spacing guidelines should be followed'
Brush and shrubs
Brush and shrubs are woody plants, smaller than trees, often formed by a
number of vertical or semi-upright branches arising close to the ground' Brush is
srnaller than shrubs and can be either woody or herbaceous vegetation.
On nearly level ground, minimum spacing recommendations between
clumps of brush and/or shrubs is2ll2 times the height of the vegetation.
Ma:cimum diameter of clumps should be 2 times the height of the vegetation. As
with tree crown spacing, all measurements are made from the edges of vegetation
crowns (Figure 3).
Foi example: For shmbs 6 feet high, spacing between shrub clumps
should be 15 feet or lnore apart (measured from the edges of the crowns of
vegetation clumps). The diameter of shrub clumps should not exceed 12 feet
lmiasured from the edges of the crowns). Branches should be pruned to a height
of 3 feet.
Grasses
Keep dead, dry or curing grasses mowed to less than 6 inches. Defensible
space size *here grass is ttr" pre-aJminant fuel can be reduced (Figure 5).
Windthrow
In Colorado, certain locations and tree species, including lodgepole pine
and Engelmann spruce, are especially susceptible to damage and uprooting by
trigtr winas (windthrow). If you see evidence of this problern in or near your forest,
or have these t.ee species, consider the following adjusnnents to the defensible
space guidelines. It is highly recomrnended that you contact a professional forester
to help design your defensible space.-
^ djustments: Ifyour tees or homesite are susceptible to windthrow and
the trees have never been previously thinned, us the tree stem spacing guides listed
in Zone 3 discussion. Over time (every 3 to 5 years) gradually remove additional
trees. The time between cutting cycles allows trees to "firmup" by expanding their
root systems. Continue this periodic thinning until the desired spacing is reached.
AIso consider leaving small clumps of trees and creating small openings
on their lee side (opposite of the predominant winddirection).Again, a
professional forester can help you design the best situation for your specific
. iromesite and tree species. Remember, with species such as lodgepole pine and
Engelmann spruce, that the likelihood of a wildfire running through the tree tops
o, iro*n. (crowning) is closely related to the overabundance of fuels on the forest
floor under the treeS. Be sure to Iemove downed logs, branches and excass brush
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Colora d o Stafe Forest SerYice,
Colorado Sfafe University, Fort Collins,
Co 80523-5060; (970) 491'6303:
. FireWse Construction - Design and
Materials. Home Fire Protection in the Wildland
Urban lnterface. Wildfire Protection in the Wildland
Urban lnterface
. Landowner Guide to Thinning
From Colorado State UniversitY
Cooperative Exlension, 11 5 General
Seryices Bldg., Forl Collins, CO 80523-
alil; (970) 491-6198; Fax (970) 491'
2961 ; E-mail cerc@vrnes.colostate-edu.. 6.303, Fire-Resistant Landscaping. 6.304, Forest Home Fire SafetY. 6.305, FireWise Plant Materials
. 6.306, Grass Seed Mixes to Reduce
Wildfire Hazard. 7.205, Pruning Evergreens. 7.206, Pruning Shrubs. 7.207, Pruning Deciduous Trees
andneedle buildup.
Figure 6: Minimum defensible
space size for grass fuels.
o/o slope
D-space size
(uphill, downhill,
sidehill)
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2t - 40%50'
> 400 70'
FIREWISE is a multi-agency program
that encourages the development of
defensible space and the prevention of
catastrophic wildfire.
Maintaining Your Defensible Space
Your home is located in a forest that is dynamic, always changing. Trees
and shrubs continue to grow, plants die or are damaged, new plants begin to $ow,
and plants drop their leaves and needles. Like othel parts of your home, defensible
space requires maintenance. Use the following checklist each year to determine if
additional work ormaintenance is necessary.
Defensible Space and FireWise Annual Checklist
E Trees and shrubs are properly thinned and pruned within the defensible
space. Slash from the thinning is disposed of.
0 Roofand gutters are clear ofdebris.
El Branches overhanging the roof and chimney are removed.
O Chin:ney screens are in place and in good condition.
O Grass and weeds are mowed to a low height.
tr An outdoor water supply is available, complete with a hose and nozzle that
can reach all parts ofthe house.
Fire extinguishers are checked and in working condition.
The driveway is wide enough. The clearance of trees and branches is
adequate for fire and emergency equiprnent. (Check with your local fire
deparbnent.)
Road signs and your name and house number are posted and easily visible.
There is an easily accessible tool storage area with rakes, hoes, axes and
shovels for use in case offire.
You have practiced farnily fire drills ancl your fire evacuation plan.
Your escape routes, meeting points and other details are known and
understood by all family members.
Attic, roof, eaves and foundation vents are screened and in good condition.
Stilt foundations and decks are enclosed, screened or walled up.
Trash and debris accumulations are removed frorn the defensible space.
A checklist for firc safety needs inside the horne also has been "o*pl"t"d.This is available from your local fire department.
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About the Author
Peter Slack lives in Boulden Colorado and has been a practicing architect for
twenty-five years. Mr. Slack's practice has included many homes and other buildings
in the lnterf'ace. His design emphasizes the integration of fire resistive elements with
other important design principles such as proper site development for limited
impacg low energy and water consumption, and the use of appropriate, resource
conserving materials.
Mr. Slack has been a fire fighter and an officer in a high-risk mountain fire
district forl l8 years. He has specifically worked with wildland fire suppression and
mitigation issues for much of that time. Since fighting Boulder County's two maior
interf'ace fires, BlackTiger, 1988 and Olde Stage, 1990, Mr. Slack has been direcdy
involved with Boulder County'sWHIMS Program (Wildfire Hazard ldentification
and Mitigation System) that was funded by FEMA. as a result of those fires.This
publication developed from a lecture on fire wise construction that he has been
presenting for the past four years.
Acknowledgements
This publication combines my professional knowledge as an architect and
builder in the lnterface with my experience as a fire fighter for eighteen years.To
my experiences I have added the wealth of information and ocperience so
generously given to rne by the fire fighting community. Most of al!, it was their
assistance in learning to visualize fire in iB environment and around our buildings
that facilitated the creation of these illustrations.
The following people contributed to this pamphlet by providing that wealth of
information.
Dr. Claire Hay, consultangWildfire lnterf'ace Group
Mark Mulinex,Wildland Fire Coordinaton Cier of Boulder Fire Dept
M ike Tombolato, Chief, Cherryvale Fire Protection District
The many members of the Boulder CounryWildfire Hazard ldentification and
Mitigation System (WHIMS) dhat over rnany years have developed, to this date,
one of the most comprehensive and systematic approaches to understanding
the hazards of wildland fire to homes in the lnterface.
The following people made this publication possible and were responsible for
choosing the author, and providing additional technical details and editing
Frank Dennis, Mitigation Coordinato6 Colorado State Forest Service
Fred Sibley, Office of Emergency Managemeng State of Colorado
The fiollowing people assisted in the production of this document
Karen GerhardgWesterly Design, Layout and design
Debra Mies, Editing
Jill Croft Slack, Editing and support
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Table of Contents
l. lntroduction: ..................1
What is theWildland Urban tnterfacel
Fire suppression and increased fuels
How can we piotect our buitdings!
Fire intensity and duration related to the fire resistance of a house
2. Fire Behavior: Fu ets; Topography; and Weath er............................... 5
Wildtand fires and burning strucurnes
Vegetation is the fuelfor wildland fires
Firc duration and fuet
Fire behavior and slope
Fire behavior, ignition of fuels: mechanisms of heat ransfer
Convective lifting
indireoc convective heating
radiant heacing
Direct conurcc or impingement
Weather
3. Building Site Location ............
Topography and vegetation:fire behavior and intensity
Aspect
Dangerous topographic feaurres: areas of higher fire behavior
Naurral barriers and buffer zones
How this affects building location and design decisions
4. Buitding Design...... ......15
Simple vs complex forms
Aspect rados
Vents, earres and soffits, decks
Decks
5. Building Materials and Components...... .....25
Ratings
Roofing
Siding
Windows and ghss
Doors
References and additional information
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This pu blication provides
homeowners and builders in the
Wildland Urban lnterface with design
and building techniques that can offer
more protection from wildland or
forest fires. lt is funded by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA),the Colorado State Forest
Service, and the Colorado Ofrice of
Emergency Managemenc
What is the urtan wildland
interface?
The Urban Witdland tnterface, or
lnteface, is any area where man-made
buildings are built close to or within
natural terrain and vegetation where
there is high potcntial for wildland fires.
Duiing the past few decades
population growth in the lnter{ace has
increased. Subdivisions and otlrer high-
density developments have created a
situation where a wildland fire can put
more buildings at risk than any amount
of fire equipment can possibly protect
Fire suppression and
increased fuels
The suppression of wildland fires
has created mone vegetation for fuel.
As population in the lnterfice has
increased, so too has the difficulty of
protecting that population fmm
wildland fires. When fires have
occurred in the lnterface we have put
them outto preventthe destruction of
homes, and this has created a problem
because forests have historically been
dependent on fire to maintain good
hedth. Fire tihins trees and brush and
eliminates dead material. By
suppressing fires to protect our homes
and population,we have interfered with
this natural process. Since natural fires
are now infrequent, vegeation density
has increased which provldes more fuel
for fires. When fires do occu[the
denser vegetatlon burns with more
intensity and'the fire is more
de*ructive and dangerous.
How can we pnotect our
buildings?
This publication ofiers a two-Part
approach to the problem:
l. Build more fire resistive structures
and
2- Reduce the hazards of forcst fuels.
lf we consider the specific needs of
lnterface structures, vrre can combine
design elements and construction
materials to build more fire resistive
structures. Our goal is to create
buildings that can elther resist fire on
their own, or at least, make it easier for
fire departmenst to protect many
structures, instead offocusing on lust a
feur during a fire.
We recognize that building a
fireproof structure ttre way we do in an
urban setting can be prohibitlvely
expensive. This publication shows you
how to consider a combination of cost
effecive strategies dtat increase the
probability a building wlll survive a
wildland fire.
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Defensible SDoce
The solution must depend on the
two-part approach: make our buildings
more fire resistive and manage the
surrounding wildlands. lf we leave the
surrounding wildland in its natural
state,we need to build structures that'
are nearly fi'reproof, which makes them
much too expensive to build.
Conversely,trying to provide a
defensible space large enough for a
typical, combustible structure may not
be practical,or even desirable.
Choosing the best combination of
these two strategies for a particular
site requires a basic understanding of
wildland fire behavior.
Another goal of this publication is
to give the homeorryner and builder a
better understanding of how buildings
in the lnterfuce ignite during a wildland
fire, so they can make better choices
when considering building techniques.
As you read this publication keep
in mind that fir.e Is only one of many
considerations during building
construction. We are not suggesting
that any one technique is absolutely
necessary or that you cannot use
certain materials or design elements.
Rathen we want to show you how an
awareness of the unique issues facing
lnterfuce buildings can directyou
towards a more comprehensive
solution in your design process. Some
design elements and materials you
chose may be very helpful in mitigating
fire hazards and some may noc You
can, however, compensate for those
less appropriate fire protection choices
and meet all your design goals.
Fire intensity and duration
related to the firc resistance
of a house
How fire resistive should a house
be? The answer to this question
depends on the fire intensiqr, how hot
the fire is, and dre fire duration, how
long the fire will last at your site. lf the
fire hazard is low-to-moderate, you
may only need to take a few
precautions for your protection. lf the
fire hazard is high or very high,you may
need to use mosg or all, of the
strategies we describe.
ln Colorado,generally any area
surrounded by natural vegetation has
some hazard due to wildland fires. ln
mountainous regions between
elevations of 5,000 fc. and 10,000 ft.,
hazard is increased due to topography
and increased vegetation densit)r. This
is discussed in more detail in the next
section.
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A good way to determine the
specific hazard rating at your site is to
look at a fire hazard map or study
located at your county buildlng or land
use department You can also contact
the Colorado Sate Forest Service or
your local fire protcction district" lf
this information is not immediately
available,you can use this short
evaluation to determine your site's
hazard level.
Note: We reftr io this hazard
rating drroughout this publication with
respect to design and material
elements in a building design.
This short oraluation is based on
the Wildlond Home Fire &'sk lVleter
devetoped by the NationalWildfire
Coordinating Group.
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wateri bare rock, irrigated lawn
grass, shrub, less than 2' tall, no trees
grass, shrub, less than 4' widely dispersed trees
dense young shrubs, no dead wood or trees
many trees, touching, some grass and brush
dense shrubs wkh some trees
thick, tall grass
dense evergreen tnees with grass & shrubs
dense mature shrub with dead branches
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2. Fire Behavior: Fuels, Topography,
and Weather
Wildland fires and the nature
of burning structures
Wildland fires have been studied in
great detail to help predict fire
behavior. Anticipating the intensity,
duration and movement of a wildland
fire is very important for both fire
fighter safety,and as the basis for
tactical decisions made during the
supprcssion of a fire.
Understanding fi re behavior,
especially how hot a fire will be and
how long it will be at a building site,will
help homeowners and builders decide
how fire resistive a house needs to be.
Three factors affect wildland fire
behavior:
l. The fuel for the fire. The type
and density of the surrounding
vegetation provides the fuel to
keep the fire burning.
2. The topography of the site. The
fire is afrected by the steepness of
slopes and other tand features.
3. The weather. Wind and humidity
affect each fire.
Vegetation is the fuel for
wildland fires
The type and density of a plant
determines how it will burn. Not all
ptants burn the same way. Some plants
almost never burn, some burn at
different times of the yeaq and others
can burn almost anytime.
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such as aspeh, cottonwood, and
mountain ash; bushes such as
mahogany, mountain maple, and
dwarf lilac usually burn only during
sevene droughts.
Bushes, such as the Gambel oak
serviceberqt and sage, can burn in
the fallwhen leaves have changed
or dropped, or when there is an
extended dry period.
Evergrcen trees with resinous sap:
Pines,sprucerand firs can burn any
time of yea6 but usually during
extended dry weattreq or during
high wind events.
Evergrcen bushes: Cedar and iuniper
can also burn any time of year
when conditions are dry.
Grasses. Grasses can burn any dme of
year and only need a short dry
period to itnite. lt is fire resistive
only when it is very green or when
there is a good snow cover.
Fire duration and fuel
Fire duration is how long a fire will
burn at a particular site.The type of
fuel and is density determines a fire's
duration. For example,trass is a light
fue!, it will burn in less than 5 minutes
and produce relatively less heat
Medium fuels, such as brush, burn 5 to
l0 minutes with more heat Large
trees ane considered heavy fuels
because they burn from l0 minutes to
over an hour with the most heat
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important ln determining how long a
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house must resist a fire. Different
building materials can resist fire for
d ifferent time periods.
Fire behavior and slope
A slope is the angle of the ground
relative to the horizon and is
commonly measured in either degrees
oras a percent Slope topography
shows the steepness of the slope and
the shape ofthe land.
The steeper the stope,the more
quickly a fire rnoves and the hotter h
burns. For example,o fi?e will spread
twice os fost on a 30% slope thon it
will on level gound.
This means that houses located on
steep slopes need more fire resistance.
Fire behavior, ignition of fuels:
mechanisms of heat transfer
As a fire burns, hot gas and air are
released from the combustion of
burning vegeation or buildings. These
gases move up the slope drying and
preheating any vegetation in tle padr
of the fire. The fire also releases large
amounts of radiant enert)r, like ttre sun,
which also heats and dries the fuels.
When flames make contact with these
plants they are more easily ignited,
which in turn speeds up the rate at
which the fire moves and its intensity.
Let's look rnore closely at the
mechanisms of fire and how fire ignites
a building by studying three categories
of heat transfer:
l. indirect convectfue heating
and lifting
2. indirect radiant, and
3. direct contact or impingemenc
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Fire produces hot gases that rise
and carry partially burned substances
and smoke into the atmosphere.
During a wildland fire this atmospheric
effect can be very strong,even causing
its own wind as air rushes in to replace
the rising air.
Convective vertical air currents
can also lift burning materials or
embers, called firebrands, and carry
them horizontally for long distances
from the fire.
Once out of the rising air currents
firebrands fall back to the ground and
onto horizontal surfaces such as
combustible roofs, decks and dry
vegetation around a house. This effecg
called spotting, can be very wide
spread. Firebrands oft,en travel
hundreds or even thousands offeet in
front of the actual fire.
lndirecfi Convective Heating
The same hot air and gasses that
dry and preheat vegetation do rhe
same thing to a building, making any
combustible materials ready to ignite
when the fire gets closer.
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Weather is a maior factor affecting
fire behavior and is, of course, highly
rrariable in terms of time and location.
When there are extended periods of
tow moisture the possibility of wildfire
increases. Weather can also increase
and intensfi fire behavior when there
is low humidity and high winds.
Coloradok fire season is highly
variable. Typically, winter and spring
have few wildfires and summer and fall
lndirect: radiant heating
Buildings can be preheated, even
ignite and burn,from the transfer of
heat by radiant energy from the fire.
This is similar to sunlight heating
objects, but fire heats only in tlre
infrared portion of the light specrrum.
Radiant heat transfers on a straight line
of sight and can be reduced by
barriers.
Vertical surfaces, such as siding, can
ignite from this affect well before fire
actually reaches the building. Large
heavy fuels, once ignited, burn witlr high
temperatures that amplify radiant
energy, creating more potential for
ignition through heat transfer.
Direct contact or impingement
Condnuous and abundant fuels like
those found in unmanaged vegetation
areas provide a direct path for a fire to
contact a building. Creating defensible
space and fuel breaks around a building
is specifically intended to reduce this
effect
have more wildfires. Although the
period between winter and spring,
when the snow is gone but the
vegetation has not yet greened up, is
often a period of high fire occurrence.
tn Colorado we typically have 50
to 100 days a year when severe
wildfires are possible. More "fire dqrs"
occur at lower elevations while ferrver
"fire days" occur at higher elerrations.
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Topography and vegetation:
fire behavior and intensity
The location of a structure will
determine dre intensity and duration of
the fire it o<periences. As shown in the
fire behavior section,we know at any
location how intense a fire will be, how
long it will be there, and how fast it will
travel based on the surrounding
topography and vegetation.
ln choosing a Iocation or
determining the level of fire resistance
a building requires, the builder or
homeowner should be aware of how
the local vegetation and topographic
variations affect fire behavior.
Aspect
Aspect is the directjon the slope
faces. Vegetation rraries widely between
the e:<tremes of south facing and north
hcing slopes
South slopes tend to have the least
vegetation in an area because they dry
out fast and have less available moisturc
for plants. Since there is less fuel on
south facing slopes,flrc burns drere
with less intensity than odrer slopes
wldr more fuel. East and west slopes
generalty have more vegetation than
south slopes. They are more prone to
dryrng out in the summer when the sun
is high in the sky so the fire potential
increases on these slopes during dre
summer season. North slopes typically
have the densest vegetation because
there is mone water available for plants.
The higher moisture content of the
vegetation on north slopes means that
fires occur there less frequently, but
when fires do pccur they burn with
more intensiry because drere is so
much more fuel.
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East Slope Aspect, moderate vegetation
Topo or contour lines
West Slope Aspect, moderate vegetation
South Stope Aspect, least vegetation
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foddle,lw oreo on o ridge.
Dangerous topographic
features: areas of higher fire
behavior
The variations of topographic
features such as valleys, ridges, canyons
and saddles can be dangerous areas
that further intensify or attract a fire.
A valley, as a concaYe forrn tends
to collect and concentrate winds. This
means that as a wildland fire moves
through such an area, its intensity
increases. lf the valley is narrow with
steep sides,such as a canyon,this effect
is even more pronounced.
When a valley crc,sses a ridge it
creates i saddle between the higher
parts of that ridge. Like a valley, saddles
will channel, intensfi and speed up a
fire. These areas tend to be built upon
because they offer some shelter and
flat areas. lr is important ro recognize
that saddles are natural fire paths
where fire will travel firsg and wirh
more intensity.
Ridges experience more wind
prirnarily because they are elevated
above the surrounding land. When a
fire moves up a slope towards a ridge it
gathers speed and intensity.
As the wind crosses a ridge it
usually has a leeward eddy where the
wind rolls around and comes up the
leeward side, exposing both sides of
the structure to wind and fire. There
are usually no flat or protected areas
on ridges to provide some protection
from the fire.
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Natural barriers and
buffer zones
Some physical features will actually
reduce fire behavioriand can be used to
slow, reduce, or deflect a fire. Some
examples of these beneficial barriers
are naurral rock outcroppings,
wettands, streams, lakes, and aspen
stands. Take advantage ofthese
features by siting your building so that
the natural barrier is between the
building and the anticipated path of a
fire.
How this affects building
location and deslgn decisions
On large parcels of land tlrese
physical ftaft res should be considered
in choosing the final location of your
building. Of course many orher factors
such as privacy, views, access, and
aesthetic values will efect your
decision. Fire is just one of these
factors. Whether ffre is your primary
consideration or not, will depend on
how high the fire hazard is in the area,
the values of both the individual
homeowners and the community,and
how your building design and materials
can compensate for the anticipated fire
hazard.
On smaller parcels there may be
only one suiable building location. The
site's ptysical features wlll determlne
the probable fire intensity and dicate
what combination of site modifications
and fire resistance is necessary to
prevent the building from igniting.
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Deftnsible spoce.Site design and modifications
to the forest: developing a
defensible space
Once you have evaluated the fire
hazard rating ofyour site you need to
develop a plan to manage the
surrounding forest or create your
defensible space. This is the first part
of our two part stategy to build a fire
resistive structure. Defensible space is
the area around a building that has
been significantly modified so that a
wildfire's intensity will be reduced
enough to prevent the fire from igniting
the house and allow fire fighters to
safely defend the house.
lf you were to diagram all the
features at a building site you would
notice that as you move away from the
building, out into the wildland, the
features gradually shift from man-made
to more natural elements. We divide
this gradation into zones that form
donut shapes around the building.
As you develop your defensible space
plan you need to inventory the existing
site features and analyze how
hazardous they are. Man-made
elements are landscaping features such
as masonry walls, patios, footpaths and
driveways. These features create
barriers and buffer zones.
The area right next to the building
(Zone l-A) should have primarily
noncombustible surfaces in it" lf there
is to be planting at all in rhis zone ir
. should be only deciduous, well-trimmed
plants that are irrigated if possible.
Ground covers should be flowerbeds
and cut grass.
Moving away from rhe building,dre
next area (Zone l-B) can have more
landscaping and less man made
surtaces. Vegeation should still be
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can be native, but cut several times a
year to less than 6 inches all.
Moving further away from the
building to (Zone t-C) the landscaping
should change from introduced
deciduous plants to natural evergreens.
These trees or bushes should be far
apart and welt maintained by trimming.
ln Zone 2 the landscape is entirely
natural vegetation but it is intensely
managed or modified. The naural
evergneens closestto the house need
to be trimmed of dead material,llmbed
to l0 feet above the ground, and
ttrinned so that a minimum of l0 feet
separates the tree crowns.
Moving even further away from the
house into Zone 3,the foresr
management gradually becomes less
intensive and subder. Limbing needs to
be only 4 to 5 feet above the ground
and tree crou/ns can be closer
together.
Remember, the more modifi cations
you make in your defensible space,the
less you need to use fire resistive
materials and design for your building.
Conversely,the less you modfi the
surrounding wildland the more you
need to use fire resistive materials and
design for your building. The
combination of these two strategies
work together to achieve dre goal of
buildlng a strucfltre that does not burn
when wildfire occurs.
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So far we have discussed
elementary fire behavior and how to
manage the wildland surrounding your
lnterface building. The second part of
our approach to building fire resistive
structures is learning about appropriate
design and material choices.
Simple vs.
complex forms
Simple building forms have less
surface area relative to the volume of
the building. On the other hand,
complex building forms have much
more surface area to volume. Simple
building forms are less expensive to
build, more energ), effcieng and easier
to protect from wildland fires. There is
simply less exterior surface to pnotect
Complex forms not only increase
the surface area ofthe structure, but
also create shapes that trap the fire's
efrect These are called heattraps.
Transitions between vertical surfaces
and horkonal surfaces, inside corners
between two walls,and abrupt
intersections of different solid planes
form pockets where wind velociq,
drops and eddies form.
When wind speed falls, its carrying
capacity for burning embers drops, and
more embers are usually deposited at
these locations. Parapet walls, solar
collectors, roofs intersecting walls, roof
valleys, and decks are just some
examples of heat traps. Of course )rou
cant avoid these forms but these
locations requirc much more fire
resistlve materials.' Roofs are very susceptible to
firebrands in a wind driven fire.
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straight gable is besc Complicated
rooft with intersecting planes and
valleys form these dead air pockets and
eddy currents. We are not discouraging
the use of complicated forms so much
as highlighting the imporance of a truly
fire resistive roof.
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Aspect ratio is the ratio between
the east-west axis and the north-south
o<is. ln our climate it is generally
better to have a struccure that is longer
on the east-west 4xis than the north-
south u<is. Such a structure has a
more favorable endrgy relationship
with the climate and can gain the
benefits of passive solar heat from
the sun.
With regard to fire, if a house
presents its widest er<terior in the
direcdon from which a fire is likely to
come, it will be more vulnerable. More
fire resistive materials and components
are needed on the side that faces the
oncoming fire and the fire department
needs to spend more effortto protect
that side. On a flat site the direction of
a fire is somewhat unpredictable, but
will generally be determined by the
predominant winds.
The probable fire fiath is more
easily predicted on sloping sites. Fire
can be expected to come up slope.
On east and west facing slopes, placing
the building on the longer east-west
axis work wellfor both energy and
fire considerations, because the bullding
presents its widest side rc the winter
sun and its narrowest side to tlre
fire path.
Remember,this doesnt mean you
cant have a building that contradicts
these principles. lt just means thar you
have to use more fire resistive building
materials and components when simple
forms and optimum aspect ratios
cannot be used.
Yents, eaves and
somts, decks
Building a fire resistive house can
be compared to building a watertight
roof. lf you leave one little hole water
leaks in,and it doesnt matter how
good a job was done on she rest of rhe
roof, it failed and damage occurred.
Small building etements tike
soffits and vents can be the weak
link in a fire. An otherwise fire
resistive house is damaged or
destroyed because fire found a
way in through these are.Is.
Vents
Vents are required by the building
code to prevent accumulatjon of water
vaPor.
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floors are required to have ventilation.
One square foot of vent is required for
every 150 square feet offloor area.
Since these vents are typically located
near the ground, care should be taken
to not have any combustible vegeation
immediately next to them.
Vents located on the downhill side
ofthe house should have landscaping
elements like stone patios or walls that
block the direct path of the fire. The
building codes typically allow
alternatives to those vents. ln some
cases louvered vents are permitted that
can be closed when moisture is not a
problem. (Fire season is usually the dry
season.) Mechanical ventilation with
intakes and exhaust located away from
the ground or orher vulnerable
locations can also be used.
All attic spaces and roof canities
are required to have ventilation. One
square foot of vent is required for
every 300 square feet of roof. (See
eaves and soffits on page 18.) ln both
these cases the vents should be made
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Eaves and soffits
The extension of the roof beyond
the exterior wall is the eave. This
architectural form is particularly prone
to ignhion because as fire approaches
the building the exterior walt deflects
the hot air and gasses up into the eave.
lf the exterior wall is combustible this
effect is amplified.
The solution is ro cover the eave
with a soffit tf the soffit is apptied
directly to the rafter eave it forms a
sloping soffit, which still makes a pocket
that can trap fire.
A better detait is to form a flat
soffit that allows the fire to more
readily deflect outward.
The soffit material should be at
least 3/4" plyrwood in low fire hazard
areas, noncombustible in moderate and
high areas,and one hour rated material
in very high hazard areas.
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Vents for roof ventilation are often
found in the soffit Placing vents in
these locations creates a perfect
path for fire to enter the roof
structure. lf dre vent must be in this
location it is better to place it further
from the wal! and more towards the
f'ascia. The vent can also be placed in
the fascia iaelf or near the lower edge
of the roof.
Decks
Deck are a very popular and well-
used part of the house, especially in
mountainous terrain. Because they
elevate you above the terrain and
surrounding vegetation they provide
you with a better view and supply flat
areas for walking on otherwise sloping
terrain.
The problem is most decks are
simply high ly combustible structures.
They are the ultimate heat traps. Their
shape perfectly traps hot gasses from
an approaching fire and they often fr.ce
downhill towards a fire.
fuel errbsed soffit wift iroroted rene
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4t'x 4t' post
7" x 4" rail
2'r 4'decking
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C.onwtioml de*k conslaudion deuit.
Decks are built perfectly to burn,
almost the same way you stack wood
in a fireplace. All the components of a
deck, joists, decking and railings, are
made of only two inch thick wood so
they have high surface to volume firtios.
When fire approaches the wood
quickly dries out and heats up, so
ignition can occur very easily when
either the radiant energy from the fire
gets hot enough or a burning ember
lands on ic
tgnition of decks
Conventional wood decks are so
combustible that when wildland fire
approaches,the deck often ignites
before the fire gets to the house, even
when there is some unburned
vegetation between the house and
the fire.
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wildland with a patio and a
wall below
!n low and moderate fire areas, you
may only need to isolate the deck from
the fuels and fire by building a
noncombustible patio and wall below
it The patio will assure that no
combustible materials are below. The
wall will act as a shield deflecting both
the radiant and convective energy of
the fire.
Heavy timber construdion
ln moderate hazard areas the use
of heavy timber construction ls
acceptable. Like log siding heavy
timber is combustible but so rhick rhat
it burns very slowly.
Minimum thickness for a heavy
tlmber deck is 6 inches for tlre posts
and structural members and 3 inches
for the decking and rails. This type of
construction can be used with the
patio below for additional protection.
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Erc resistivr ded constn ctbn &tdil.
Fire resistive deck construction
!n the highest fire hazards areas,
you should consider noncombustible
surfaces and fire resistive materials for
your deck. You can still use wood
frame construccion but change the
surface to noncombustible or one hour
rated rnaterials
To build this type of surface you
need to put a waterproof membrane
over the top of the deck. This allows
you to use fire resistjve soffh materials,
which cannot tolerate moisure. The
most common materials ane cement
fiber panels or metal (noncombustible),
or gypsum (noncombustible and one
hour rated).
You need to cover the membrane
wlth decking. One suggestion is plastic
wood,which has low combustibility; it
will burn but only very slowly. Better
yet use I to 2 inches ofconcrete or
stone. This surFace is firre proof and
protects the deck from air born
firebrands. However, with dris covering
the structure will need to be
strengthened to take the additional
weight
Posts and railings can be
economically built from steel. Wood
posts near the ground can have stone,
briclg or noncombustible siding
coverings. A popular baluster design is
stee! wire, but this is expensive. Steel
pipe, usually I to 2 inches in diameter, is
very economical and easy to work
with. Square steel shapes can acually
Iook like traditional wood railings.
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The best design is to convert rhe
deck to a solid form by fully enclosing it
below. This completely eliminates the
heat trap form. This form also complies
with the new lnterface building code.
ln the photo above,the deck is
over the garage. lt has a metal railing
widr heavy timber posts and concrete
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ln discussing building materials and
components we make fre(uent
references to ratings. Various national
organizations provide ratings or
evaluations for the fire resistMity of
materials or building assemblies by
testing them. A building assembly is a
combination of materials forming a
component of a building such as a roof
or wall. The ratings are in the following
categories:
Combustible or noncombustible
Classes:A (best), B, & C
Time: Twenty-minute, one-houI
two-hour, and four-hou r.
The organizations that provide
these ratings are: the lnternational
Conference of Buitding Officials 0CBO)
through their publication, the U niform
Bdllding Code (U.B.C.);The American
Society for Testing and Materials
(A.S.T.M.); the Underwriters
Laboratory (UL); and the National Fire
Protecion Associadon (N.f. PA);
The difference between i roo.
combustible materialand a rated
material or assembly is the surface
resistance to ignition versus the
protection afforded the building behind
it A good o<ample of a non-
combustible materlal is metal roofing
and siding. Meal is non-combustible,
but an excellent conductor of heac lf
the fire remains pnesenr long enough,
ttre heat will be conducted through the
meal and ignite the material behlnd ic
An example of a fire rated assembly is
wood siding applied over g)rpsum
sheathing. Thls assembly is rated as one
hour. The surface can ignite but the
building is protected from the flre for
one houn The importance of this is
the difrerence between intensity
of fire and duration of fire as
described in the fire behavior
section.
Most ratings are for commercial
buildings in urban settings but there are
some drat apply to residentjal
struccunes. For example the walt
between a garqge and a house must be
rated as one-hour flre resistive, and the
door between the garage and the
house must have a C label rated for
twenty minutes whh an automatic
closer.
Materials ratings for the wildland
fire environment have been direcdy
addressed by the I.C.B.O, through a
subsidiary the lnternational Fire Code
lnstitute and its publication,the Urbon
.Wildlond I nterface Code, and N.F.PA.
Standard 299. These publications also
address other issues covered in this
publication, such as access, utilities, and
water supplies for fire suppression.
Much of what is contained in this
publication is based on, or refers to
these publications.
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Roofing elevated ultraviolet, and extreme
temperatu re variatio ns.
The use of wood shakes in our
region is diminishing, not because of
the fire risk they pose, but because of
the virtual unavailability of insurance
coverage for wood roof damage due to
hail and high winds. Cost wise, hail
losses in our region are ten times
greater than fire losses.
Asphalt shingles
Asphatt shingles are probably the
most economical way to roof a
building, especially in terms of dollars
spent peryears ofguaranteed life.
Conventional mineral reinforced
asphak shingles have been around for
more than sixty years, are normally
guaranteed for ten to twent), years, and
usually have a class C rating. '
Mineral reinforced shingles have
gradually been replaced by fiberglass
reinforced asphalt shingles. These offer
guarantees of twenty to forty years and
are a class A material. They are
available in many colors and textures
and can even imitate wood and slate
shingles.A cedar roof can be modified to
be fire resistive. Pressure tneatrnent
wittr chemicals can change wood
shingles to a class B or C roof.
Chemically treated cedar roofr built
wittr a $/psum underlayment can have a
classA rating. However, many people
doubt that the testing conditions for
these shingles matched our Colorado
climate of low humidity, high winds,
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most important ways to protect )rour
house from wildland fire. fu shown
earlier,when wildland fires become
more intense,the lofted firebrands
become a significant cause of the
spread of wildland fire. The fact that
most roofing has a rough surface and
numerous cracks means it can trap
wind blown embers and firebrands. ln
all maior lnterface fires, houses
thousands offeet from the fire have
been observed with burning rooft.
Wood shakes and shingles
Simply pugwood shakes and
shingles are made perfectly to burn.
They are almost like kindling. They are
thin, one half to one inch ttrick and
have a very rough surface and many
cracks. When a wood roof burns it
also lofu buping parts to other areas,
contributing to the spread of fire.
Another important characteiistic of
wood rooft is that they dry out in our
climate.
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Metal: sheet and shingles
Metal roofing has always been
available in sheet form in many colors
and usually has standing seams or ribs.
The most common metal roof is
galvanized steel with hctory applied
paint (usually a two parr epoxy rype,
not too differrent from automobile
paint).
Meta! roofing is also available as an
imitation wood shingle. This producr is
made by stamping a rexrure and shape
on the metal and then applying the
appropriate color. This imiation is so
good ttrat at a distance of one hundred
feet or morle you cannot tetl the
difference betrveen h and a wood
shingle.
The advantage ofmeral roofing,
both flat and stamped shingle, is that it
is non-combustible, durable, and very
light weighc lt reguires a gypsum
underlayment in order to have a class A
rating, but that is only necessar), in high
or very high fire risk situations.
Guarantees start at twenty years and
go to fiftil )€ars.
ln addition to galvanlzed steetwith
paing metal roofing is also available in
aluminum.with paing stainless steel, and
copper. These tend to be more
expensive but they also last longer.
Materials and
Fiber-<ement shingles
These shingles are made of cement
and fiberglass, or cement and wood.
Like the meal shingle, they are made to
imitate a wood shingle's texorre, shape
and color. The cement in these
products is altered wittr polymers to
make it less britde. These products arc
also noncombustible but require an
underlayment for a class A rating.
Membrane tooft
These roofing materials include
both rubber and hot applied,
bituminous saturated mineral felt and
are used for flat rooft. These materials
are marginally combustible, but are
most often used with odrer covering
systems like concrete. lt can be applied
over g)?sum underlayment fior a class A
rating. Guarantees are only in the tcn
to twent), year range, but dtese
products can be considered permanent
when covered with concrete.
Concrete shingles and tile,
slate shlngles, clay tile
These products provide dre best fire
rrsistive roof you can hane but ttrey are
erpensive. They are one inch thick,
heavy (10 pounds per square foot), non-
combustjble, class A rated, and usually
come with fifty year guarantees.
Concrete shingles are manufacured to
look Iike wood shingles.When 1ou have
a tile roof insalled,you need to pay
carcful attention to ttre closure of rhe
round opening of the tiles at the edge
of the mof.
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Exterior walls: siding
The exterior walls of a building are
most effected by radiant energy from
the fire and, if there is not enough
defensible space provided, by the direct
impingement of the fire.
Wood panels and boards
Wood panels and boards are the
most common and economical forms
of siding, but it is readily combustible.
This siding is usually not very thick,
one-haff inch to three-quarter inch, and
will burn through to the strucgJre
behind it in less than ten minutes. A
one-hour rating can be achieved by
adding gypsum sheathing behind the
siding. However,this addition is of
limited value because dre building can
still ignite and the fire can spread to
other parts of the building such as the
eaves above the exterior wall or the
windows.
Fiber cement panels, boards,
and shingles
These products are non-
combustible, but they are not rated and
need gypsum sheathing to achieve a
one-hour rating. These materials are
very economical and cost just a little
more than wood products. When
these products ar€ applied with the
gypsum sheathing they offer the most
economical wa), to side a house that
will resist almost all fire hazard
conditions. These materials are
vira.rally permanent on a vertical
surface and come with a fifty-year
guarantee, but they need to be painted
so they do require maintenance. Some
can even take a stain widr satisfactory
resutts. These products are available
widr te><tures that are formed by molds
to imitate wood grain.
Metah galvanized steel and
aluminum, boards, panels and
shingles
Like its counter part in roofing,
these products are available in eittrer
flat sheets with seams or as a stamped
board or shingle that imitates a wood
product They are frcto.y painted with
two-part epo)ry paint and usualty have a
fifty-year guarantee. Unlike the fiber
cement product. the paint on this
product is a part ofthe guarantee,thus
it is an almost permanent, no-
maintenance material. lt is non
combustible, but like other metal
products needs a gypsum sheathing to
have a one-hour radng.
Stucco, real
Real stucco is three-quarcer inch
to one'inch thick cement and gypsum,
applied in two or three coats wittr
metal mesh reinforcing. The color is
integrated into the final coat and thus
lasts a very long time. Guarantees ane
ten to twen!), years. lt is both a non-
combustible and one-hour rated
material,which makes k a very good
materialfor high hazard areas. Real
stucco tends to be ocpensive and is
also prone to cracking if not applied
absolutely correcdy.
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Synthetic stucco, exterior
insulating finish system (EIFS)
This product is a one-eighth inch
thick acrylic cement finish on fiberglass
mesh on top of one inch to two inches
of ocpanded polystyrene (EPS). The
color, like real stucco, is in dre cement
coat and ttrus lasts a long time. This is
the preferred way to do stucco
because it takes less labor and is
therefor cheaper,and tlre foam
insulation isolates the stucco finish
from the building which virtlally
eliminates cracking.
The surhce is noncombusrible and
has no rating by itself. This product is
interesting in a fire because it
significantly delays a fire due to the
insulation quality of the rigid foam and
the factthat dre system does not
ignite; it actually fails and falls away. ln
moderate o high fire hazard siuations
this product will work well. lt can,like
other products, obtain a one-hour
radng with gypsum sheathing which
should be used in a very high fire
hazard area"
Heavy timber or log
construction
This wood product has a minimum
thickness of six inches for frame
members and exterior siding and three
inches for decking and steps. Heavy
timber is recognized by building codes
as a separate fire
resistive
category.
- Even though
heavy timber is
combustible,the
low surface to
volume ratio causes lt to burn very
slowly, whlch makes ir very appropriate
for medium and high fire risk situations.
Concrete synthetic stone
These products are cast concrete
with integral color forming the texture
and shape of the stone being imiated.
They have modular shapes that have
consistent dimensions widr flat backs,
more like'brick,that keep labor coss
down.
Synthetic stone is reinforced with
fiberglass and stee! mesh making it very
resistant to cracking. lt is fully.non-
noncombustlble and ls usually rated as
a one-hour material.
Brick, stone, block
These materials are both
permanent and fire proof. Ratings are
usually two hours.These are the best
products to use in regard to fire
resistivity, but are the most expensive.
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Windows & Glass
Windows are one of the weakest
parts of a building with regard to fire.
They usually hil before the building
ignites, providing a direct path for the
fire to reach the building interior.
Glass failure
Glass provides only a partial
barrier to fire and only for a short
time. lt fractures in the presence of
heat and, in the case of a wildland fire,
this will happen in about five minutes.
Glass deflects most of the convective
energy, but not the radiant energy of
the fire.
Convective energy is hot air and
gasses. About 70% ol the heat is
deflected by window glass, about 20%
ofthe heat is absorbed,and 107" ofthe
heat is transmitted to the interior of
the building.
Radiant energy from a fire is
infrared light energy,like tie energy we
experience from the sun. Most radiant
energy from a fire,70?6,is transmitted
through the glass to the interior of the
building, about I 0% is reflected,and
about 20% is absorbed by the window
glass.
Bo$ the radiant and convective
energy heats the glass but ttre
perimeter of the glass is covered and
protected by a sash. Thls causes a
differential heating of the glass, srnesses
the glass,and causes it to crack.
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Large and small windows
Even if the glass does fracture, as
long as it stays in place,the hot gasses
(convective energy) from the fire and
the fire itself cannot enrer the building.
Only the radiant energy heat can get
through. Eventually"even with the glass
in place, combustible materials behind
the window may ignite. (See low E
glass).
Small windows, less than two feet
on a side,wil! keep fractured ghss in
place; because the size of glass held in
place by the sash is relatively small wkh
little weighc
Larg" windows (more than nro
fuet on a side) cannor keep the
fractured glass in place because the
size and weight of glass in relationship
to the lengdr of sash is too grear
Thermopane or
double glazed windows
Because of current energy codes,
most glass today is double glazed or
Thermbpane. Doubh-glazed windows
last about twice as long as a single
pane, or about ten minutes.
The same pnocesses of convectjve
and radiant energ), effect the front pane
of glass. As long as the front pane is in
place,the second pane is partially
protected. When the front pane fails
and falls away,the process continues on
the second pane until it fails and falls
awa)r.
As shown earlier in the fire
behavior section, the duratjon of a fire
at a site is dependent on the slope and
the fuels and can be as short as ten
minutes in the case of a grass slope
fire.
lf the duration of the fire is any
longer than ten minutes because there
lhqnrfrlncw,irdor.
is a good fuel supply around the house,
or preheating from a fire approaching
from below, addidonal protection wilt
be necessary to prevent glass failure
and fire entering the house.
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Exterior window covers,
shutters, screens
Only an additionalten to twenty
minutes of protection is necessary for a
window to survive a fire. Exterior
window covers, such as in-place
shutters drat only need to be swung
into place, can add this time. Shutters
originated in New England as
protection from storms when the wind
would break the glass, and are now
readily available in the Florida area for
hurricane protection.
Solid
shutter or
window
COYET
Wood shutters are the most
common and economical, but they will
ignite within five minutes. However, as
shown in the fire behavior section, if
the wildland fire duration is short
enough, an additional five minutes of
protection may be all that's needed.
Also, even though fire departmenc may
use foam to protect structures it will
not stick to glass, so shutters may still
be advisable.
Better yet are metal shutters. They
will protect the window long enough
to last through the fire eveng and will
not ignite.
The disadvantage of shutters is
that they are not completely passive,
that is, drey require intervention on the
part of the homeowner or the fire
department to work
Permanendy placed exterior
metal screens eliminate the
deployment problem. Exterior scneens
are not going to protect the window as
much as a solid coven but as mentioned
beforre, only five to ten minutes oJ
additional protection may be needed,
and they provide a surface for foam rc
adhere to. These scneens cannot be
used with outward acting windows,llke
casement or awning windows, but they
can be used with horizontal sliding and
double hung windows.
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Tempered glass
Tempered glass is both resistant to
high impacts and high heat Most of us
are familiar with ir Building codes
require that tempered glass be used in
patio doors and all areas subjecr to
human impact lt is also ttre glass used
in front of flreplaces. Tempered glass
will say in place and intact through out
the wildland fire evenr.
A problem though is cosc
Windows with tempered glass typicalty
cost 50% more than regular glass.
There are strategies around this, and
costs are coming down.
Patio Door Replacemenr Units are,
as they infen r{;ed to replace glass in
patio doors. These units are massed
produced and stocked by virurally
every glass business. As a result they
are Yery economical, in fact less
expensive than conventional glass. They
come in six sizes, as shown at right, and
typically can be used as a picture unig
or combined to make a window wall or
solar strucurre.
Using patio doors replacement
units provides a lot of rcmpered glass
and at a very economical price.
A few brands of windows are
marketed as replacement windows in
existing mld-rise urban buildings wherc
the use of rcmpered glass is necessary.
As a resulg the additional cost for the
tempered glass is only 25% more rhan
standard glass. Your localwindow
supplier can sutgest appropriare
manufacturers
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Low E glass
Low E sands for low emissitivity.
This is an ultra thin, several microns
thick, metallic coating on glass that
appears white or reflective to infrared
and ultra violet light lt is used in
windows for energy efficiency because
they hold more heat in during the
winter and keep more heat out during
the summer. lt also pnotects fabrics
from fading and wood from yellowing.
This glazing option is widely used
in windows today and only costs about
l0% more than standard double glazed
units.
The advantage of this glass in a
wildland fire is that h stops the radiant
energy transfer to combustible
materials that are behind the glass such
as drapes or wood furniture and walls.
The combination of low e and
tempered glass features for
windorrs provides the best
possible solution for windows in a
wildland fire.The glass will say intact
through out the fire event and h will
transftr less radiant energ), to
combustibles behind ic
tt should be noted thatthe use of
tempered and low E glass is a
recommendation based on
observations in the field.Actual
laboratory studies.in a wildland fire
setting need to be conducted to give
these types of glass specific quanritarive
values.
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Glass block is the most fire
resistive glass available in that it has the
highest available rating of 90 minutes. lr
has an excellent appearance but
provides a poor view. lt does not have
the Low E option.
A good use may be in a siruation
where only day lighting is needed, a
view is not a f-acmqand the orientation
of the window may be towards'a very
high fire hazard.
Frames and sashes
Windows with improved glass
technology will only work as long as
the glass remains in place,which is held
by the frame so the frame needs to
also withsand the fire.
Wood frames will burn. Since rhey
have a high surface ro volume ratio
they wil! not only readily ignite, but wlll
also burn freely. They are not a good
choice.
Vinyl frames seldom ignire, and if
they do, the combustion rate is very
slow and does not contribute to the
combustion of the house. The problem
is that vinyl frarnes melt and
structurally fail, allowing the glass to fall
away. They are not a good choice
either.
Aluminum chd wood. The
aluminum cover on a wood frame
delays the ignition of the wood
window. lt does not completely
protect the window because the
alurninum conducts the heat to the
wood, but this delay is enough in mosr
wildland fires.
All atuminurn frames are even
better. Since there ane no combustible
materials they remain fully intact during
a fire. These frames are now available
with a thermal break, a plastic spine
that connects the interior frame to the
exterior frame, which makes its
thermal performance nearly as good as
wood frames.
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Doors
Wood doors
Residential buildings typically use
wood doors with glass inserts.The
same fire issues related to window
glass apply to glass in doors.An unrated
wood door is typically one and one-half
to two inches thick, and can readily
ignite and burn through in only ten
minutes, which is much faster than the
rest of the struccure will burn.
Wood doors are available with a
class C, twenty-m in ute rating.These
doors are typically used between the
garage and the house and are a good
solution in moderate fire hazard
situations. But, in very high fire hazard
situations, they may not be appropriate
because the door will burn according
to its rated time, and this may be long
enough to ignite other exterior
building components.
Metal doors, steel and
aluminum
Metal doors are non-combustible
and available with twenty minute, forty-
five minute and one and one haff-hour
ratings,which makes them the most
appropriate solution for very high
hazard sisJations. Glass sizes are
restricted in these doors.The surf'aces
are available with embossing to
simulate wood grain and raised panel
designs.
Just as in energy conseryation, a
good fire resistive door requires
adequate weather stripping so that the
seal prevents hot gasses or burning
embers from entering the building.
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6. Summary
A major wildfire can be an
overwhelming event to experience. lt
can be huge,blotoutdre sun,and
cFeate its own winds. lt can throw
flames and burning embers
everywhere. Wildfire is a naturalpaft
of our environment that we can either
respect or fear. lf we make adjustments
and modifications to our homes and
the sites they occupy then we can live
comfortably with fire. lf each lnterface
resident can under$and the basic
characteristics of wildland fire and how
It puts ttreir property and lives at risk
then the actions they take by building
appropriate buildings and properly
caring for their lnterhce environment
can significantly reduce the fire hazard.
A comparison is often made
between fire and water. Fire, like water
tries to find a way into our homes. lt
doesnt matcer how fire resistive some
parts of a struccune are if there are
weak polnts that let a fire in. An
awareness of how each building
componenr is effected by fire will
enable the owner, architect or builder
to eliminate those weak points.
And finally, if each of us
understands that,when we suppress
naturally occurring fires we must
replace fire with a forest management
policy that reduces fire fuels, then the
fires that do occur will be more
manageable and less destructive to
both the furest and our buildings.
References and additional
information
The following is a partial list of
publications and/or organ izations that
cover the issues.
Colifurnio\ l-Zone
Rodney Slaughter, editor:
Available from the CFESTES bookstore
in the California State Fire Marshat's
Office, l13l S St,Sacramento,
California 95814.
Ph: 9 I 6-445-8200
Brushfire Prone Areos.' Sitng ond Design
of Residenab t Buildings
Construction of fuildings in &.rshfire
Prone Areos
Queenshnd Department of Local
Government and Planning
PO. Box 187, BrisbaneAlbert Street
Qld 4002,Ausralia
The UrbonWtldlond lnterfoce Code
The lnternational Fire Code lnstiurte,
lnternationa! Conference
of Building Officials
5360Workman Mill Road,Whirtier,
California 9060t-2298
Ph:562-699-0541
NFPA 299 Stondord for Prouaion of Life
ond Property fromMdftre
National Fire Proection Association,
(N.EPA.) I lTracy Drive,Avon,
Massachusetts 02322
www.firewise.org
a web site maintained by N.F.P.A.
that covers much of what is in this
pamphlec
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FUELBREAK REQUIREMENT ANALYSIS
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Overlay with ecosystem map
Subdivision is located on grassland,
void of timber or dense brush
Species wildfre
rating is 2
(see Potentid Problem Indicators)
Overlay with wildfire hazard map
Flazard Rating is A or 0
Slopes are less than 30%
Hazardous topographic
feature(s) pr$ent
.Fuel modificetion through
thinnings recommcnded'
(Rur situetionl '
Subdivision poses threat
to other improvement(s)
Fuel modification through
thinnings recommendcd'
(Rare situation)
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(970)248:1325
June 13, 2003
Steve Crockett
Crockett and Associates;;ffi;ilPili;
Aspen, CO 81611
Steve,
In response to your recent questions regarding fuelbreak specifications on the Ranch at Coulter
Creek development proposal, I have the following comments:
Written standards for fuelbreaks and defensible space zones published by the Colorado State
Forest Service obviously do not cover every situation encountered. Most of our publications are
designed for forested areas, rather than lower vegetation types such as brush and shrubs.
However, for fuelbreak vegetation modification for the Ranch at Coulter Creek PIJD, I would
recommend following the standards outlined in the recent revision of publication 6.302, Creating
Wldfire Defensibte Zones,Prescriptions, Zone 2. Obviously, removing all the sagebrush by
mowing it would also be an effective method.
In terms of fuelbreak widttU CSFS standards state a minimum of 200 feet wide {Fuelbreak
Guidelinesfor Forested Subdivisions, 1983). However, this standard applies to fofested areas,
and there is no written standard for brush. Although sagebrush can burn intensely and move
quickly, fires in this fuel type are typically of short duration with low spotting potential, and
control is relatively easy using a well constructed handline, a dozer line, or utilizing roads and
natural firebreaks. For the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD, I would recommend following the
Fuelbreak Requirement Analysis contained in the FuelbreakCtuidelinesfor Forested
Subdivisions, 1983. A 12 foot fuelbreak width on either side of the proposed road width of 26
feet, would be reqtired in order to adequately mitigate fire danger in this development.
Sincerely,
Kelly Rogers
Assistant District Forester
Attachment lB
Sketch Plan Staff Report
Ranch at Coulter Creek
PU D Rezoning/ Subdivision Prelirninary Plan AppUcation October2(M3
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PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
TYPE O['REVIEW:
SUMMARY OT REQUEST:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE (S):
LOCATION:
WATER:
SEWER:
ACCESS:
EXISTING ZONING:
ADJACENT ZONING:
Sketch Plan
A request for review of the Ranch at Coulter Creek
Subdivision Sketch Plan for the subdivision of
approximately 479 acres into 26lots.
Aspen Valley Land Trust (AVLT)
TG Malloy Consulting, LLC.
The property is located west of the intersection of
County Road 115 and Cattle Creek Road on
Missouri Heights.
Central Water System
Individual Sewage Disposal Systems flSDS)
County Road 115
A/R/RD (Agricultural/Re sidential/Rural Density)
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DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:
Development Proposal: The Applicant is proposing to subdivide approximately 479
acres of land into 26 lots.
\\e26 new lots will comprise of approximately 156 acres of the 479 acres of land that is
the subject of this application. The remainder of the Ranch will be common open space
for the use of the lot owners. The common open space will continue to be ranched. The
Sketch Plan includes a "ranch compound amenity area" which consists of 8.2 acres. This
area is part of the common open space area but includes the existing ranch structures and
the landscaping for the main entry to the subdivision. On Page2 of the application, the
Applicant provided a "Unit and Acreage Breakdown" of the proposed subdivision.
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Site Location: The subject property is located in the Missouri Heights area approximately
5 miles northeast of Carbondale. The property is located to the north and west of County
Road 113. County Road 115 runs along the north side of the site.
Backeround: The Applicant provided a detailed history of the subject property beginning
on Page 1 of the application. The subject parcel is one of two parcels that have been
known as the Laurence Ranch ('oRanch"). The North Parcel, which is undeveloped,
consists of approximately 1,300 acres and is located just east of the Consolidated
Reservoir. The South Parcel, which is the subject of this application, contains
approximately 479 acres. Until recently, the Ranch had been operated by Roger
Laurence, who put the property up for auction in 2000, in part to satisfr estate ta:res due
as a result of the death of his father. After a deal with the highest bidder from the auction
fell through, the Aspen Valley Land Trust ("AVLT") purchased the South Parcel.
AVLT solicited proposals from land development companies and entered into an
agreement to sell the South Parcel to the Snowmass Land Company provided that they
would l) develop the property under a cluster approach with a small number (22-26) of
residential lots and 2) place a conservation easement over the balance of the property.
The conservation easement has been executed and a copy can be seen in more detailed in
Attachment 3 of the application.
Site Description and Existing Conditions: The Ranch contains the existing homestead
which consists of one farmhouse, a barn, and a historic 1800's log house. There was an
additional ranch house, which was in poor condition and potentially dangerous, that was
removed in July of this year. There are four ponds on the subject property which are used
for irrigation.
The property has rolling terrain that includes a large knoll on the south end of the Ranch.
There is a steep cliffalong the southwest edge of the property, which forms a natural
boundary between the Ranch and BLM land. Vegetation on the Ranch is primarily field
grass interspersed with areas of sage and sparse scrub oak and pinion-juniper stands.
Building envelopes have been established for each site. The building envelopes
constitute approximately 50.6 acres or less than 1l percent of the total acreage on the site.
The Applicant indicated that all residential structures and landscaping will be confined
within the proposed building envelopes. The building envelopes have been designed to
comply with the minimum setback requirements for the A/R/RD zone district. The
building envelopes range from 4 acres to t I acres in size.
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The building envelopes for Lots I I through 16 have been located so that a 25-foot high
building located within the envelope should not be seen from Cattle Creek Road. The
Applicant asserted that this setback from the ridge was field verified and has been labeled
on the site plan as "View Shed Setback Line".
The following table is a summary of the information provided by the Applicant within the
application regarding the visibility of the proposed 26 lots from public rights-of-way.
Adjacent Land Uses: The vicinity map in Figure I of the application delineates the
surrounding land uses. The subject property abuts BLM land to the west and south. The
privately owned lands that abut the property on the north and east are currently utilized
for agricultural purposes.
Lots l, 2 &3 These lots contain the most visible building sites. These sites are
visible from County Roads 115 and l2l to the north. The building
envelope on Lot 3 has been located in a depression behind an
existing natural berm. The Applicant asserted that this should screen
all but the top 6 to 10 feet of a structure on the lot. Lot 2 building
envelope is located on an east-facing slope. The Applicant indicated
that the building envelope for Lot I is located behind an existing
stand of scrub oaks that will provide screening during the summer
months.
Lots4&5 These lots will be visible from County Road 115 as it tums to the
north. There is existing vegetation in this area which will help
screen the homes on these lots. The Applicant noted that
landscaping could also be added to provide further screening from
County Road 115.
Lots 6 through 10 These lots are located in the interior of the property and will not be
visible from off-site locations.
Lots l8 through 22:All these lots are located around the top of the knoll in the southem
portion of the property. Lots 18 & 19 are located in a draw and out
of view from most locations. Lots 20, 21, &22 are very visible. To
reduce the visibility of Lots 20,21 &22,the building envelopes are
setback from the edge of the slope, Ieaving room to install additional
landscaping, if necessary, to further screen the houses from the north
and/or east.
Lots 23 through 26 These lots are located in a draw and are well screened from most offi
site locations.
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6. Applicabilitv: Pursuant to Section 3:00 of the Subdivision Regulations, the Sketch Plan
is the initial review of any subdivision proposal to determine the confonnance of the
subdivision with the County's Subdivision Regulations and with any other applicable
regulations, resolutions or plans.
II. REVIEW AGENCY AND OTHER COMMENTS:
The application was referred to the following agency (ies) for comments. Comments that were
received have been integrated throughout this memorandum where applicable.
1. Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District (Exhibit C)
2. RE-l School District: No comments.
3. US West Communication: No comments.
4. Colorado Division of Wildlife (Exhibit D)
5. Colorado Division of Water Resources (Exhibit A)
6. Bureau of Land Management:No comments.
7. Garfield County Road and Bridge (Exhibit B)
III. SKETCH PLAN (SECTION 3:00)
All Sketch Plan comments are kept on file in the Planning Depanment offrce. The Sketch Plan
comments shall identify issues applicable to the subdivision proposal, with the comments subject
to change, if there are changes in the circumstances, documents or regulations used as the basis
for comments. Completion of the Sketch Plan process shall, in no way, constitute approval of
the proposed plan.
The Planning Commission shall review the application for consistency with the standards and
polices set forth in the following:
Garfi eld County Subdivision Regulations.
Garfi eld County Zoning Resolution.
Garfield County Comprehensive Plan.
Garfield County road standards and policies.
Garfield County municipal comprehensive plans and municipal regulations, as applicable.
Other applicable local, state, and federal regulations, resolutions, plans and polices, as
applicable.
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STAFF COMMENTS
Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is designated on the 'Proposed Land Use
Disticts, Study Area I' map in the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan as low-density
residential. The recommended density in this land use category is 10 acres or more per
dwelling unit. Using this standard, the property could accommodate approximately 48
dwelling units, twice the proposed number of units.
Zoning: The gross density of the project (not including the existing house which will be
used as ranch manager's unit) is approximately I unit per 18.4 acres, which is below that
allowed in the A/R/RD zone district. The A/R/RD zone district allows for 1 unit per 2
acres or approximately 239 units, giving the density of the property.
The A/RIRD zone district limits the height of all buildings to 25 feet. In addition,lot
coverage within the A/R/RD zone district is limited to 15 percent. The Applicant
indicated compliance with all applicable zoning requirements as conditions of approval,
as well as at the time of building permit.
Subdivision: Pursuant to section l:21 of the Subdivision Regulations:
"The Subdivision Regulations [were] are designed and enactedfor the purpose of
promoting the health, safety andwelfare of the present andfuture inhabitants of
Garfield County by encouraging orderly development, in accordance with established
County policies and plans and, infurtherance, of the general policy of balancing the
diversified needs of a changing population, including lessening congestion on streets
or roads, reducingwater in excessive omounts of roads, securing safetyfromfire,
/loodwaters and other dangers, providing adequate light and air, classifying land
uses and the distribution of land development and utilization, protecting the tm base,
securing economy in governmental expenditures, fostering agricultural and other
industries, and protecting both urban and non-urban development. "
The Applicant shall be aware of the applicable General Site Standards outlined in Section
9:00 of the Subdivision Regulations.
Water: Domestic water for the proposed lots is intended to be provided via a central
water system which will be designed by Sopris Engineering. According to the
engineering report prepared by Sopris Engineering:
"On-site water will be supplied by awellfield locatedwithin the property bounds
at approximately the area shown on the sketch plan. The macimumJlowfrom the
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wells will be adequate to supply the 92,325 gallons/day necessary during the peak
consumption month of June. The water will chlorinated at a central chlorination
facility and pumped into the on site piping system to deliver it to each lot. Each
lot will have a service line and a storage tank installed to store water requiredfor
Jire protection sprinkler system that will be installed in each residence...."
Since the proposed system will utilize an on-site well field as the source of raw water, the
Applicant provided documentation (Attachment 6 and 7 in the application) regarding
wells located on the subject property and within % mile of the property as proof of
adequate physical supply. An application for underground water rights with an
augmentation plan has been filed with Water Division 5 of the District Court. A copy of
the application can be seen in more detail in Attachment 8 of the application.
A letter from Kenneth W. Knox, of the Colorado Division of Water Resources, was
received regarding the proposed water supply through wells that will be augmented
(Exhibit A). Mr. Knox noted that "no analysis of the adequacy of these wells to supply
the proposed subdivision as provided." In summary, Mr. Knox indicated that "due to the
lack of a water court augmentation plan, the State Engineer finds...that the proposed
water supply will cause material injury to decreed water rights and is inadequate." At
Preliminary Plan application, the Applicant shall show compliance with the requirements
of the State Engineers Offrce.
It is important to note that pursuant to CRS 30-28-136(lXhXI), the State Engineer of the
Division of Water Resources is required to render an opinion to the Board of County
Commissioners as to whether or not the proposed subdivision will cause material injury
to decreed water rights. If the State Engineers renders an opinion indicated they could not
determine if there is an injury or not, the Board of County Commissioners may still
approve the subdivision. However, this action by the Board of County Commissioners
ultimately means they know more about water law than the State Engineer. Staff and the
Attorney's Office would strongly recommend, at Preliminary Plan, that the Board not
approve this or any subdivision until an opinion of no material injury has been
determined by the State Engineer.
The Applicant shall be aware that the Preliminary Plan application will require
compliance with Sections 4:91 and 9:50 of the Subdivision Regulations with respect to
central water systems. The central water system will be subject to approval by the
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Technical Services Division.
Approval of the central water system plans and specifications will be in accordance with
the new Water system Capacity Planning Manual as authorized by State statues.
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Wastewater: Individual Sewage Disposal Systems are proposed for each lot. According
to tfre S.ptic System Constraints Map contained in the Garfield County Comprehensive
Plan of 2000, no constraints relative to septic system functions are identified for the
subject property on this map.
According to the engineering report prepared by Sopris Engineering, the type, dimension
and design of the on-site wastewater systems (OWS) will vary based on specific
conditions at each building site. Most lots will be suitable for conventional systems
and/or modified engineered systems, though a few lots may require advanced treatment
components be incorporated in the design of the OWS if certain constraints are
encountered. A more detailed analysis of the soils and the design for the individual
system for each lot will be provided with the Building[SDs permit applications.
The Applicant will need to comply with Section4:92of the Subdivision Regulations at
Preliminary Plan application. The Applicant should also be aware of the standards for
Sanitary Sewage Disposal in Section 9:60 of the Subdivision Regulations.
Access: The proposed road system within the Subdivision includes a loop road that
,tiliro t*o riirting ranch ,oud u...tting onto County Road 115. The Applicant
indicated that the roads have been designed to comply with County road standards
identified in Section 9:3 of the Subdivision Regulations. The Applicant asserted that:
"based on the anticipated trip generation and assuming traffic wilt be distributed
in both directions on Cattle Creek Ridge Road [main internal looproadl, the
estimated traffic on this roadwill be roughly 156 ADT [average daily tips].
Given these assurnptions, the proposed roads qualifu under the "Rural Access"
category in the County's Road Standards. The proposed roads have been
designedwith I|-foot drive lanes and 2-foot shoulders either side of the drive
lanes. "
Essentially, the Applicant states that due to the proposed internal traffic pattern, the
internal roadway will ultimately carry almost half of the trips generated and thus be
classified as such. However, the County regulations do not distinguish between multiple
exits for a development onto a public road system (i.e. County Road I l5). The proposed
development produces248.82 trips per day (9.57 vehicles per day X 26 lots) as an entire
development, which would classiff the intemal road (Cattle Creek Ridge Road) as
"Secondary Access" not "Rural Access". There are a couple differences in design
standards between the two road classification which include shoulder width, cross slope
and surface.
Most of the proposed road system length is comprised of the main loop road. However,
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there are several spur roads with cul-de-sacs that provide access to residential lots. The
main road, Cattle Creek Ridge, will be chip-seal surface. The roads are designed with no
curb or gutter. The Applicant asserted that no segment of the main road exceeds 10
percent grade. The roads will be maintained by an established homeowner's association.
The Applicant asserted that due to the physical characteristics of the property and the
conservation objectives ofthe project, cul-de-sacs are utilized in the road design. Section
9:33 of the Subdivision Regulations outline the standards for cul-de-sacs. Cul-de-sacs are
limited to 600 feet in length. However, the regulations allow the County to approval
longer cul-de-sacs for topographical reasons provided that fire protection and emergency
egress and access is provided as a part ofthe longer design.
The Applicant noted that the proposed road plan for the Subdivision includes two cul-de-
sacs longer than 600 feet. One of these cul-de-sacs is referred to as Fisher Creek Lane
which is located in the west end of the property and the other is called Saddle Drive and
provides access to the knoll at the south end of the property. However, it appears on the
site plan that Coulter Lane, which provides access to Lots 23 through 26,is a cul-de-sac
which also exceeds 600 feet in length.
Fisher Creek Lane is roughly 925 feetin length and provides access for three lots (Lots 5,
6 &7). Access for Lot 8 utilizes a private driveway that extends roughly 980 feet beyond
the end of the cul-de-sac. The Applicant asserted that Fisher Creek Lane and the private
drive extension were designed to minimize the amount of irrigated land lost to road
construction and to minimize disturbance to steep slopes in the area on the west side of
Lots 8 & 9.
Saddle Drive includes two cul-de-sacs that serve Lots 18, 20, 21, &22 and,a private drive
to Lot 19. The Applicant indicated that the area served by these cul-de-sacs is a large
knoll with few options in terms of access road alignments. The Applicant asserted that
the road has been located in a draw that offers the least impactive route to the proposed
lots. Due to the orientation of this draw, only portions of the road shall be visible from
few locations.
Doug Thoe of the Garfield County Road Department provided the following comments
(which can be seen in more detail in Exhibit B):
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Eastern Access: The eastern access historically used to serve the Ranch has been
improved and widened without permits. These improvements to the driveway
constitute a change of use, therefore a new driveway permit is required. Some of
the soil fill will need to be replaced with gravel. The approach grade, sight
distance and width of this driveway meet current Road and Bridge standards.
Westem Access: The western access point is on a near 90 degree corner and is in
a bad location with regard to sight distance. The minimum sigtrt distance for a 35
mph road is 250 feet. The existing configuration of the road allows for 150 feet of
visibility to the east and 350 feet to the north. If the access is moved 80 feet to the
east, which is at the approximate apex of the comer, sight distance is increased in
both directions, resulting in about 400 feet visibility to the north and 800 feet to
the east. Mr. Thoe noted that the Road and Bridge Department would entertain
the idea of a24" fill on the County Road, centered on the driveway and tapering
to zero at the 125 linear feet in each direction. Such fill would reduce the
excavation needed within the property, as well as improve the grade of the County
Road.
The Applicant shall be aware of the Street and Roadways standards in section 9:30 of the
Subdivision Regulations.
Pursuant to Section 4:94 of the Subdivision Regulations, a part of the County's Capital
Improvement Plan, the Board has established traflic study areas. The subject property
lies within TrafFrc Study Area 11 of the Capital Improvements Plan. At the time of Final
Plat, the Applicant will be required to pay 50% of the road impact fees for the
subdivision. At the issuance of a building permit, other road impacts fess will be
collected. Appendix A of the Subdivision Regulations provides a Road Impact Fee
Calculation Work Sheet. In the event any fees increase before the time of Final Plat, the
increased fees shall be paid.
Soils: In Attachment 9 of the application, the Applicant provided a summary list of the
10 soil designations on the subject property and the soil interpretation tables. Exhibit E
of this memorandum provides a brief summary of these l0 soil designations. It appears
that some of the soils present on the subject property are poorly suited for homesite
development, as well as the installation of conventional septic systems. At Preliminary
Plan, the Applicant shall address this issue through a geologic report compiled by a
registered professional engineer licensed by the State of Colorado.
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Lakes/Streams/Topography: There are no lakes or streams located on the subject
property. Coulter Creek is located to the east of the subject property. The Applicant
asserted that a lot of care had been taken in locating the proposed lots, roads and building
envelopes to accomplish a variety of objectives for the project. One objective was to
preserve as much of the inigated land as possible for agricultural use. Care was taken to
minimize the visibility of building sites from nearby roads and developed areas.
Radiation: The Applicant is unawzre of any radiation on or near the subject property.
The Applicant shall note that pursuant to Section 4:60 of the Subdivision Regulations, a
radiation evaluation will be required as part of the Preliminary Plat process.
Fire Protection: A portion of the property is located within the Carbondale and Rural Fire
Protection District and a portion is located outside of the District. The Applicant
submitted a petition to expand the District boundaries to include the balance of the
property within the District. A copy of the petition has been included within the
application as Attachment 10.
The Applicant indicated that each of the proposed homes in the subdivision will be
equipped with a sprinkler system for fire suppression. Each lot will have a minimum
5,000 gallon water storage tank. This tank will provide storage for domestic water and
will also be fiued with a dry hydrant for fire fighting. The tanks and dry hydrants will be
designed to comply with the specifications required by the Carbondale and Rural Fire
Protection District.
The Applicant is considering installing a water storage tank on the properly for Fire
District use when fighting structure or wildfires in the surrounding areas. In addition, a
site has been identified on the property for a repeater antenna to be used by the Fire
District to improve emergency radio communication in the region. The Applicant is still
working with the District on these issues.
Ron Leach, Fire Chief for the District, provided the following comments (which may be
seen in more detail in Exhibit C):
1. 50% of the property is not within the boundaries of the District. The Developer
has submitted an annexation petition to the Board of Directors of the District
seeking inclusion of the property into the District. To date, the Directors have not
acted on the petition.
2. The property is in a wildfire hazard area and special measures may be required to
adequately mitigate these hazards.
3. A Wildfire HazardMitigation Plan shall be submitted to the District. Mr. Leach
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has provided a list of approved industry guidelines, codes and standards which
should be used in developing the Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Plan.
The Fire Protection standards outlined in Section 9:70 of the Subdivision Regulations
will apply to the Preliminary Plan application.
Drainage: Drainage has been addressed in the engineering report provided by Sopris
Urrgi*..irrg in Auachment 5 of the application. The Applicant asserted that drainage for
the project *itt Ue designed in accordance with the criteria and standards included in
Seciion 9.4 of the Subdivision Regulations. According to the engineering report existing
drainage on site will remain substantially unchanged. Culverts will be installed in
locations where roadways cross the nafural water courses. These culverts have been
delineated on the Sketch Plan.
Floodplain Issues: There are no floodplain issues on the subject property.
Wildlife: The Colorado Division of Wildlife ("CDOW') identified the property as winter
.urrg. rur both Elk and Mule Deer and severe winter range for Elk. Figures 5 and 6
delineated the mapped wildlife habitat. The Applicant asserted that the proposed
subdivision has been designed to retain corridors in several locations throughout the
property for animal movement. The landowners intend to establish a set of conservation
guidelines, which will be communicated to all property owners within the development
and will be administered by the homeowner's association. The Applicant provided an
outline of these guidelines as Attachment I I in the application.
The Applicant indicated that in order to allow animal movement through the property
several movement corridors have been established as part of the site design. One of these
corridors is located between the building envelopes on Lots 7 and 8 along the west side of
the property. The second corridor is located between the building envelopes on Lots 17
. and 18. The third corridor is located to the south of Lots 23 through 26. And last
corridor allows animals to move to and from Coulter Creek, which is located to the east
of the subject property.
Kelly Wood of the Colorado Department of Wildlife provided the following comments
(which may be seen in more detail in Exhibit D):
1. Fencing shalt be kept to a minimum and follow the CDOW fencing
recommendations.
2. If hay will be stored on site, a stack yard shall be constructed to keep wildlife out.
3. The open space and adjacent to BLM land shall be closed to dog use during the
winter months. Dogs shall always be on a leash outside of the house footprint.
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The number of dogs per residences should be limited to one. During construction
of the residences, contractors should not be allowed to have dogs on site.
4. Since cats are a major predator to small rodents and birds, cats should be kept
indoors at all times.
5. CDOW is not liable for damages to landscaping from wildlife.
6. The homeowner's should install bear-proof dumpsters or trash bins.
7. Hunting should be prohibited. The adjacent BLM land is a popular hunting area.
The homeowners should be aware that it is a legal hunting area.
Public Sites and Qpen Space: Pursuant to Section 9.80 of the Subdivision Regulations,
the Board of County Commissioners may seek land or cash-in-lieu of land for parks and /
or schools during the subdivision review process when such are reasonably necessary to
serve the proposed subdivision and future residents. The proposed subdivision will result
in the permanent preservation of approximately 305 acres of agricultural land and open
space identified as "Common Open Space". The subject property is also located
immediately adjacent to a large area of public lands owned by BLM. The Fisher Creek
Special Management Area, which is part of the BLM lands, abuts the property on the
west and includes trails open for public use.
The property is located with the RE-l School District. Pursuant to Section 9:81 of the
Subdivision Regulations, the Board of County Commissioners may require a developer of
residential housing to make a cash payment in-lieu of dedicating land. The Applicant has
provided a fee calculation for the proposed project on page 10 of the application. The
School Site Acquisition Fee is due at Final Plat. No comments from the RE-l School
District were received.
Utilities: Holy Cross Energy and Qwest have indicated that electric and telephone
services will be provided to the project from County Road 115. Letters of will-serve are
attached to the Sopris Engineering report. These services will be buried within the roads
and driveways to each of the residences. Natural gas and cable television service are not
available in the area of the property.
Ditches: Easements shall be provided for all existing and proposed ditches.
Architectural Guidelines: All though the County does not have regulations for
architectural qpe guidelines, the Applicant indicated that architectural guidelines are
being developed to address the appearance and function of structures on the property.
The Applicant noted that the guidelines will include recorrmendations for "green"
architecture. The Applicant provided a copy of the draft guidelines in Attachment 12 of
the application. No plan to install street lighting of any kind is proposed on the Ranch.
The Applicant noted that landscape lighting for individual residences will be addressed in
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the architectural guidelines and in the covenants.
Weed Manasement: The Applicant asserted that there are areas on the Ranch with
significant infestation of common thistle and other noxious weeds. The Applicant
indicated that a weed control expert has been contracted to begin the process of treating
existing noxious weeds. Funds for the long range control of noxious weeds will be
providJd through the homeowner's association. The Applicant is encouraged to work
with Steve Anthony, the County's Weed Management Specialist, to develop a weed
management plan that complies with the provisions of the adopted County's Weed
Management Plan.
Mineral Rigtrts: The application does not discuss ownership of the mineral rights. Since
potential for mineral exploration may exist, a disclosure to all potential lot owners must
Le included in the covenants, plat notes, and at the time of closing. The Applicant should
take speoial caution to be sure to properly notiry the mineral rights owners and lessees of
any public hearings conceming this project (pursuant to sections 4:20 and 4:30 of the
Garfield County Subdivision Regulations).
Recomntended Plat Notes/ Covenants: Please note that the County requires the following
plat notes on the final plat and in protective covenants:
"Colorado is a "Right-to-Farm" State pursuant to C.R.S. 35-3-101, et seq.
Landowners, residents and visitors must be prepared to accept the activities, sights,
sounds and smells of Garfield County's agricultural operations as a normal and
necessary aspect of living in a County with a strong rural character and a healthy
ranching sector. All must be prepared to encounter noises, odor, lights, mud, dust,
smoke chemicals, machinery on public roads, livestock on public roads, storage and
disposal of manure, and the application by spraying or otherwise of chemical
fertilizers, soil amendments, herbicides, and pesticides, any one or more of which may
naturally occur as a part of a legal and non-negligent agncultural operations."
'No open hearth solid-fuel fireplaces will be allowed anywhere within the
subdlivision. One (l) new solid-fuel burning stove as defied by C.R.S. 25'7-401,et.
seq., and the regulations promulgated thereunder, will be allowed in any dwelling
unit. All dwelling units will be allowed an unrestricted number of natural gas burning
stoves and appliances."
"All owners of land, whether ranch or residence, have obligations under State law and
County regulations with regard to the maintenance of fences and inigation ditches,
controlling weeds, keeping livestock and pets under control, using properly in
accordance with zoning, and other aspects of using and maintaining property.
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Sketch Plan
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Residents and landowners are encouraged to learn about these rights and
responsibilities and act as good neighbors and citizens of the County. A good
introductory source for such information is "A Guide to Rural Living & Small Scale
Agriculture" put out by the Colorado State University Extension Office in Garfield
County."
4. "All exterior lighting will be the minimum amount necessary and all exterior lighting
will be directed inward, towards the interior of the subdivision, except that provisions
may be made to allow for safety lighting that goes beyond the properly boundaries."
5. "One (1) dog will be allowed for each residential unit and the dog shall be required to
be confined within the owner's property boundaries."
V. CONCLUSION:
The Sketch Plan comments shall be valid for a period not to exceed one (l) year from the date of
the Planning Commission review (valid until January 8, 2004). If a Preliminary Plan for the
proposed subdivision is not presented to the Garfield County Planning Commission by January 8,
2004,the Applicant will have to submit an updated Sketch Plan application to the Planning
Department for review and comparison with the original application.
Exhibits
A. Letter from the Division of Water Resources dated November 19,2002
B. Garfield County Road and Bridge comments dated October 30,2002
C. Letter from the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District dated November l8,2OO2
D. Letter from the Colorado Division of Wildlife received on November 18, 2002.
E. Brief description of the l0 soil designations on the subject property
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Attachment 19
Weed Management Plan
Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD Rezoning/ Subdivision Prelirninary Plan Application October2003
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The Ranch at Goulter Creek
Weed Management Plan
August 2003
Photo aborre: On the Ranc*r at Coulter Creelq beyond the hay fields, the so.dtem knoll of native mqtrtaln stntb
corrunrrniUes adircnt to Bl."tl hnd ad H f,€e.
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Wed Man4enent Plan
Tabb d Cor*ents:
1. Purpose
2. Descrhtlon of Property
3. Man4ernert &als for ttp RCC trd Prinwy thes €f tE Lard
a- {ffi? lr*egrated Vthed l*arryner* ad &e &mitations of &b docunent
5. The Noxkxs Ueeds sl $te RCg
l. Absinth Wormuroodll. Bcmc*rgbetlll. Canada ThistelV. Plun#Tl*sfieV. GheatgrassVl. Fbld EhdqtueedVll. HoundstongueVlll. RtE*m OFvelX. SulfrsCin$EfoilX. Common Tansy
Cat*bn! Look out for ntipffi.
"Curk RarcfrU\reed Uarrytet* Ph'map
"Ranch Compound Anenity Area Weed lnver*of map
Re&tences
Gryfeld Cqrty tYeed List
Colorado Weed Man4ernent Act and State Llsted Specles
Micle: Pavirry roads arilww rwdim#.
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The Ranch at Coulter Greek
Weed Management Plan, August 2003
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Nilrral Resourca and Retora6on Consultm
1. Purpoee
The purpose of ft*s document b to provkle specific informatbn and guidance forthe long term
goa! of man4ng the noxirous u,eeG tn the subdMsion l$ffit 6the Rancfi dcotiler Creek.
2. Description of the Proper$
Until very recenty, the Ranctr at CorlH Creek (RCC) prwiusU lmouun as the l-arene FUancfi,
h6 hn oper#d 6 ar 4rictiltural operdbn for at hst fiE lct 1fi) yearc. Ebvatkrns lange
from aboul7200 feet to 74Ei0 feet. Valuabb wildlife habitat ard 4rbultural lards4es, Itfl,
much of it refened to a open sprc, snprkte he478.7 re pd bcded h *rrrnoot
GaffeH Corrily ild gp# are to @ue ftese mks. ilhrcft €f $e hrd f6 been dqed at
one time or adrer drt prft lnto tray fi*. A sizabb portion d&e propsty, tte sfiern thfod
adiffirt b Bll, lm reryer been ph,ed amd trE native pffi ornunitkls r# thb ard
remain intact ard rnosry vueee.free- The rnaiority d the orgo*B tlistubanm h Et reel* past
have been in ttre areas dosest to the oH rancfr buildings and bam and the weed populations
$ere are t&fiest b @- lrltrr frE gpd of Sfr*Ug in a 26{d srSdivfrsbn and aooornpanyirq
infrastuuctrre, nEilIf ae6 d the pnryty rd rw see ffi trrcb d ffirb*re tD *tB ffid
need dllbs*ffir rd ee in mr*ronfuU iratable irn 6isrs by rnxkrus ueeds.
3. tanagemed Go* ior $e RCG md Prinry tbc d &e L.rNd
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6. Review and modifr
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5. Monitor and assess
impact of management
actions
l. Establish conservation
targets and goals
4. Develop and implement
weed management plan
2. IdentiS and prioritize
species/infestations that
threaten targets and goals
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3. Assess control techniques
Figurc 1. Adaptive Weed tanagement Approach
(Tu et al. The Nature Conservancy, 2001)
Management d noxkxs vueeds b &iren by the goab for the pritnary uses d a fficape in
trt}urdbn with Cobr* Stde tllked La Requirenents and Cdrrity Weed taw reguirements.
The man4erner* goab of tE ROC ae deady dex*gn#d h $e "Deed d Cqserydim
Emernent" hgdy held wi$r ttre Aspen Vailey tand TrLlst- The b$oring hnguage ftmt theoDeed of Consenrdixr Emernertr dmibes lhe inbnthrs fur Ete propsty and prwiles the
best guldane fur rM the obpctires ae fur the RCC property. Ttrcse goab then drive the
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weed management plan. The management goals for the RCC as stated in the Deed of
Conservatbn Easement are cfirorploglca[y mrdemed from that docurnefit re folhus:
TtE Deed of Comeryation Easenent is .-."for tlre purpose of preservirg certain
agricultural, open spae ard wiHlife values.-."
tfi/hereas, Grantor {tlre owners of the RCC) intends that the develcpment of the Properg
o@ur in a manrer inffi to reason*f preseffe ard mdntain the Conservation
Vdues of the Property by tE ontinuatkrn d ertain land use pattems, including, without
limitiation, those r*tlrg to oontinued inig*im d tE hbtoftry inig*eO neadonrs.--"
"tffrereas,
the Gra$or frr$er interds, as orwrcr of the Property, to onvey to the Trust
the right to preserre ard prefrect the Conserydim Vahrcs d UE Ptqerty in perpqturi$'
"tt b the prspose of t*s Ereenent to assre ttat &e Easenent Area will remain forever
predominantly in its agricultural, scenic, nafural ard open spae cordition...and to
prevent any use d the E*ernent Ar€ &d rri}l sfunl@ iryah or l*erErc wth tre
Conseryation Vakm dfie EasenentArea ard, in the eventof teirdegradation or
destrrc*br, b res*reslr€fi Consenat*m V* d$te Easetner*Area:'
"Prohibited Uses'of the propetty list as protribibd the "inbod.lctirn d no+'natire
sped6'.
The flwngprnerfi oqFniues fur fie RCC are rery dear trd $erefiore prwi& excellent
guklanefor pri$itizing sryner* a€tbrs tfffireeds one dtte d#lMto&e
Consendim ard Agdcrefid Va&rcs d a property, trry are a top priority.
ln ddilbn b UE RCC legffi rqtr*r*ng ttwnsehres b preserue EE r*rd *nt ryioffimdv*les d&ef property, tfp Cobrado Noxiqs Wbed Aot ad th Garffi CffirV Weed
tUarryrer* Ptan onp*trsnby &ilntonrye&e S[de ffid Cow*f Hsdrukxsntee&-
Thb marqenrerfi plan sffiues b gndde ttrcse mfl*rle *{edlveslrequtuers*s and fulfills a
request by Garfield Cow*yHtle RCC hare adoc*nerH ueed rry rd nwragenrer* pkr
{. ffiil ll*gr*O tood mgnrmrt amd tie ffirlions of $b docrmril. lrlet often
for the suffisfrJl oor6d da rulxrsu,eed *edq a raEE ddifierer*cffirrcfin& rned
to be ernptqeO in mrbindbn o perhaps seqrcntially. This is known re lntegrated Weed*ffiernert *f, dtrc arstr?ffi, ffi** cored odions reed to be *westigated,intfre$ rei$red d i&pd a ts Srek mer*s, co€ts, # on ru>ta4ge* spsb, ride to
lxrsm te#r ad sdry, €b- fr b &e inEr*d trb dscrrrer*b H sxr€ d&e fixxe apprent
u,eed @nsonthe RGCand to report s(xrc d&effi d rne&oectmEnryrhsctr# ln
tre d eer*re ard drea ty p*esstne reed fireErs thd rdde pmsile mar4ernent
strategbs. The infonnat*xr b rrct neant to be ur$Ae tx$ to be t.sed G dr eyohrir€, grcwing
doqcnent, o{le that is to cfiarge with the changes in available science as vvell as the changes in
herb*:irh Sding. An hefticile Sd b &e lAUt - The bbel b a @a[ Wlr€ &cument and
any and d tsesdan herbie*h ERst be done h a mrxs €rsisfier*r*h&e ffib m*l ay
tmm*ed or i*tr*xs cfuurrutsrces- IS mder rrhd &b ureed mapgerner* p&an for the RCC
says regardirq herbidrhq I btte respon.*U$y d *ryone red*gltsk1g 6edscrmer*b fifrrr
fre ffi dfire lil regg*U &e use d arry ffi ard to be awae fidffie labeb and
regishdkxls c*rdpe oongr&
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5. The Noxious Weeds on the RCC
With a good management strategy, it is possible to prevent the spread of a noxious weed
specbs- to uninfested bnds and even to erdicate the cunent infestations. lt takes a cohesive
managenenteffimupbd witr vey 4gressive preventinn @*s thd irrchde cail€fury
applied revegetatbn adivities. ln additkrn to understanding the individual noxious weeds and
aitihessdlg tl€flIspedftcary, efiorts rrnst be made to establistr tmlthy, nreed-resistant plant
communities on trl RCC, both in existirg areffi and on btre silB sHed fur seed*t+ The @
needs to be to prykte spedes thd re db to ftll UE nidre tffi b or couH be filbd by tte
invadirg u,eed- Becansi seeding b cos$y, it b knpsatire that sibs wi$r crrrert poptHiorts d
desirabb sped6, be lhntifrcd anO pr*rltizeO as top prbrity siles for weed confd. On areas
without residualdesirabh species or lairt bare, reestablishirg desired spedes ls criti€l to
havirg an effieciiue and eurornhd brg-tenn u,eed matagetrEr* progEn.
llo&: lt b trel percdld responstmy d aryore inEndhg b use an herbicite to rcd and folkrrr
the hbel Urd tlas been 4prorcd fur a pctkrrh Sb or bc*y iI nfiidl tp hert*:ide b b be
used, and b sndyusEt afl bderal stab, and bcal lils and reApHttns rdatlrg to fieir use.
The infonnditrn re4iardir€ herbicides ln &b docrrner* rry lare cfiaqd, lrmhr*B precaditrE
and lretructims tsr use es@atry perU*rlrg spedftca$y to qr stab or hcality. SotrE trde
narrrcs are gluen behr srty to give tE reder thd rmtch fixrrc kSumdim br pGfEilU
remgnizir€ an ffi. t{o discrindnation or erdorsenrert b to be lmplled.
A leaf of the noxious weed absinth wormwood versus leaves of our NATIVE, mountain blg sagebrusl
An aggressive perennial species ard a member of the state d Colo'rado's noxlotts weed list,
absinth wonnurood b just beginniqg to cokrnize the RCC. Absinth wormwood is somewhat
similar in its shrubJike appearance to our ecologically important, native big sagebrush species
and consequently b cornmonly overboked. lts leaves are a sfonllar s4€, Hue4nen dr and
the plant habit ts cornparabb to our native bb sages witt heighb reacfring 16 to 48 irnies. A
l. About Ore Ptrr* *ildr wormoo4 ffir s.gn, 6eE tagn lllrA*lg*m)
leaves of our NATIVE, mountain big sagebrush.
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distinguishing characteristic is the lower leaves as they are divided 2-3 tirnes into deeply lobed
leaflets. ln contrast, our native sagffi have te chamffibtb slmple learcs with (mosfly) three
vay snn# bbes at their tips- &r natire sages ae uo@ and have baves that pesist over the
winter- Abinth b an lerMs spe*)s dhirg bd( b the root crryn €otr ffi sd regftrhg
frqn lfe so*l level eacfr ryir€. Oqrer tine an obsen er can start to rdb a bkrer or more olive
green tinge to the leaves in conparison to our greyer natives. This species has only reenfly
eome on the radar screen for nwry urcd ntaneHs br ow Lwneffi d&L The geod rws is
&dt*s reed b d a len r, r*ree eradica{ixr b oH*r*b qt the R@. kl trp Hesfi edibn of
"TrqSlesorne Weeds d UE Rocky lh.mtdn tllresf tr* c* by Sre Cobrado tfiIeed flkngterna*
nssot*fiorl frlb u,eed hc a spcdin bukt given to sry 6 d ttp 44 specbs dessibed, abrting
the rea&to contdad report it btle StateorC,otr*yW€ed Cffis irreOl*e*y-
Biology.
Absinth rcrmu,ood b a pr#rc seed produe. Thb b b prirnary rnode d reproerc$on d tle
srnd se6 ae easis s# by wind, rrater ard a$mab and spred ln hry. Seeds are
viabb f;or ryroximatef 3.{ yws and gpnr&* rffi a wile rangedtenryer-*ree befircr
41 and l(X @rees Fahrenheil There is some evllence that absinth wormwood can
ue#lrcU rcproduce. Spbu,ed trt& fr rnry r€gnrcr# fiorn stta$w &fd roots. Fb,wer
sta$rs ryea dthe mdedeactuWpaldfrowl He.*ryStffigflS*reersr tre rcC-
AbsfrSr rfrrrrmood b a rnen*erd&eAsfierre {Correctre) faniry and h tte salre genera
as rrdqf d qr natire seE&
History.
The introduction of absinth upnnrood to North Arnerba rras deliberate ard rdated to ihs
potsrtial uses (Mitich 1975). Hs for the plantcan, unfortunately, stillbe easily obtained over
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the internet. Absinth wormwood is a native of Eurasia, tfp Middle East, and Norfir Afrba. lt has
been used nrcdicinally to kill intestinalparasites, hence the narne \rormwood". The seeds can
be used in distilling alcoholand the plant is the principal ingredbnt in the liquor absinthe.
Absinth sagp b discgssed as a cuEhld plant in Nortr Anrerica 6 soon re 1832 (g*bentan
1832; Mific*r 1975)- lt wm reported re esc4*rq cuftivated $rdens by 1841. The first
herbarium speckrwr in North H<& wre fronr 1910 and ry 1973 a stiate in\rer*ory reported
40,000 acr* irr.4?d 53 munths. Abslfr ras designabd c a rpxkrus weed ln [,|offi Dakota
by 1971. ln 63 years absinth rusil fronr a rardy seefi phr[ to ore deqrnded * a noxiqs
sped and preser* foi $e rnaiority d $e state of North Dakota. Thb plants pdentid fur spread is
extreme as it can out compete grasses ard other desirabb plants creatirg a problern in native
plant srrnunltks, pdues and fiel&-
D*etibution.
A. absinthium bfcmd trqn Nanrbwrffi b Manitobq ash rnrf;t * Hu&n's Bay, sdfi to
t5lra Scdia lS t{eiy Enghrd, Perms$ nia, ald [{ew Jersey- By 1950 it rvas reported in most
states in the Midrest, especially Ohio, Minnesota, lndiana, ard Wisconsin. lt is abo knofln to
oocur h Missoui, JS6ka ad ] nsas. lnthe M Ptailrq inadrffin to llot$ Dffi t b
p*-g[* ln Sqft iffi and Mor*ma asd a the Pra*b Plw*roes of Cae fts spread
then nedsfta*Ytlasfih$n sa#lb thdt.
Diserbed ffi uhefe 1here b fiile oorfeffiirrn from offier p*ails are the preeneO ffii&at for A.
absinthiwn- These krckde btfr ae rd ffi to, aeas *ng toffi and iriftin ffiies,
rr6te €lng6, fffin-tds, pelsttrgs, crop*ailld, ngehrd, HoEI$, ponds or strears, b(xrouv plts, '
gravel plles dd fiel& lecenty #tds=d fiqn cr#hrdixr. k b corrno*V fotlrd alort$ fsrce
rws pMy a rees d lngrsive grahg. Cde repoilery ffi,id eating absffit
and pieferentially prefer native vegetation and other gmsses and forbs (WraSE and Kinch 1973;
Mitich 1975).
narngorrcflt of #in$ worrnrrcod.
Meclranlrd Codrd-
lr6rutng b reporterl to be potentiaily effiectiye in reducirg seed productinn of ab$nttr ruonnwood.
Horrever seed po*mtin can stis oocrr sr the lollu tuizor*d brarrches gFoullp ftom tlc base
d &e dat" Grdr ffi has been r€porbd to c*rarye d codfuiue alorq tte grqmd nfiere
florverirg dd seed s€t will stis mr. Repeded mflhgs Irry w@ken pffi {s2-3 rt{tings
durirg the season have been suggested (Evans, J.E. 1991). Litffe study has been done on the
tcrgtermffidmoYing.
Bumino.
There arc il) pr$f,s*red sfrrdbs on tte etre6 d fne on #intr rcnrm,ood. l'hnever the growth
habit of tu pffi sqgpts it mry be lmoctred bad( by bwr*€ BiEr tte pobrH b teryrod
&perdlr€ qr tp gnpefatures d the fre and the iniury to tE toot crown.
Bioloqical Conkd.
Amotfr natiue b Ewope ard Asl4 E rldrra drnerM, ]s been borlgf*b&leoqrtry md
E#d fu s#irig b qrr natiue Argnfo*a spedes. Aflftot$t the &arvae d the mo& fed and
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developed most consistently on absinth womwood, the aduJts \ruere reotnr€rd frun many d our
native sages. Further testing was deemed necessary and with our native sages only recently
aquilhg rkkspread focrs ard ryreciatircn in tbre importance in the diversi$ and continued
health of North American eosystems, Euzophen circrcsella will probably h dropped from any
consitterdbn for releae-
Ghemical Control.
Havirp a tong history of #lr#r wonnurcod inbstatirms, lrlorffi Hce b a wBr d irSomdinn
regardir€ the managemeril of ftb weed. North Dakota State Univercity claimed in 1995 that
**dl wrilrod rm easier and less expensiye to €rtrd than nrcst d tpk perennial weeds.
TfEy & reporbd Mtalie applfredion rc most eftoiiw t frcri ee pH rc d bd 12
inc*Ed and actively grqvkq. ln 1995, the herblckles most commonly used to control absinth
run ln l*offi tldrda *Sded pkban {forson}, Aoryram (SkUss Cutail}, disnba
(Banvel), 2,+D, ard gh1ptps# (Rourxilup). ln 1S5, Tordon wa grported to prs/k*e tE
qu*cl€E* and most ffirpb* wrtud d #irsl wrrfiEod d tte a*CE ffi**b a*S *
ffirfslirety k ra&eE {Llrrf RG., C.G. tlesersn#1 srd *{G. De#r, 1S}. A good
port*n d fu Monndim csoerH b the te d &e aboe li6*ed he**cihsry be hrd ct &e
trebaile for fie (t$rfir tldre Sde University ) I,ffi, Enffiion Servbe
http:/lwww.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/contents.htm and from the Garfield County Vegetation
Managenent Deparbrent ardor lbenqed apdicators-
Th RCC Weed llaeabcinlilr wormuood notes.
Absinth rvonnurood b fqmd npssy rrear the crld larch onporrd iwt d md south and pfarre
can be cruflbd m tfrey ae crffiently in sucfi hur fuisitbs. Other datts uere found vtrest of the
ranch srpound on tte Gt side d the Conman Open Spae aea *d G d the lage ffi
ntrere fiil b bef€ Paced in 8o hge areas on tte rmp. Ttrcse phnt$ are near an inigation
lateral at tre boffiorn d tE tr$l Brat then goes up buraG H 2. Tlese spsatl*; ooafieilpEB
shqdd be @rily ellninabd ryi8t drrc dil$ence ryer ttre- Absinth shodd be tageted for
eradhdion becarse tte pffi are at sucfi hrdertsilbs t*s shq$d be a r#ic g€1.
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Close-up of the flowers of bouncingbet.
ll. About the Plant: bouncingbet, soapwort (S apo n a ri a offi c i n al isl
Bouncingbet vvas originally brought to North Amerba fronr Europe as an omanentd ard
escaped the gar&n confines long ago- The most distirgubhing characteristics of thb member
of the Pink or Camatinn Family (Caryophyllaceae) are tte svudhn nod€s at tE laf bases ard
the dusters of pir*ish white florvers at the erds of the brandres. Each flower has five slightly
notched, united petab. Leaves are \rery srnooth, sirqgb ard opposite or in ulhor*s of 3 or 4 ard
slghtly wavy on tfie margins with 3 distinc* veins corniqg frorn tfe baf base. Banncingbet may
reach three feet tall B'hen mature with erect, tall, srnoo&t digttty brancfting stsns-
Biology.
Flowering o@urs fronr July to Se&nber. The primary rn# of rqrodudkrn are frorn bofrt
seds anC sprantirq from undergnourd fiizonres. No infonnation exists in the literature
regardirg seed prodr.rction, hrqith d seed viability or tlpicd fsns of seed dtspersal.
History.
Bouncingbet wm or(Tinally introdued ftonr Europe as a garden omarnentd for ifs srytin
glycoskies,-{fie s<x$oe of its soap+nodudr€ and toxic gualitbs- These saponirs u*len crushed
and rubbed wi[ fsn. Acmrdirg to tE Missouri Botafu Gardq websib bounc*4befs
medicinal uses are annently being studbd. The seeds and roots are also listed as being slightly
Fforonors if iql# and carse nalrsea, vuniting ard <$arrhea- Bourrcirgbet b onsidered
poisorfrF to liHock althoryrh gerwasy Med as urpffibb u,trcn enflrytt Eed exists.
Distibution.
On the USDA Plants National ddabase on tfie internet, wwru.p&ants.usda-9ry Ete ffibdkxt
for bonrclrgbe* b rdbnwide ard 35 stahs have it on thdr state noxirrus $,eed lbts.
Bouncirgbet w*kxres to spred h Gdor* ard b espe**y ctxrulxxr 3n rt flkf,t arm. lt
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seems to prefer a little extra moisture and is bpical on roadskles rvtse exoes{i water drains to
rodsitne vegetatbn. Bouncirgb€fi b often fourd in bcalopen spaces where it has escaped
cultivation from nearby residences and colonized disfoirbed soib- ln ffir to riparian areas, it
is often found in dense patches on
hillsides, meadows and waste
areas. Prefering moist, well
drained soiland fullsun to partial
shade, the conditions found most
often in municipalities in Colorado,
this is where distributions are most
common. From there bouncingbet
is now on the move into
sunounding wildlands.
Bouncingbet is capaple of
spreading rapidly and displacing
more ecologically valuable species
such as perennial grasses.
iianagement of bouncingbet
Mechanical.
Good control can be achieved by
pulling or mowing severaltimes a
year for consecutive years until
root reserves are depleted and
plants senes@. Mowing or pulling
should not occur after seed set, but
after plants have bolted and before
seed production. The key to
mechanical control is diligence.
Bumino.
No information availabb. Because bouncingbet has underground rhizornes, frre may elinrinate
top growth but more than likely roots would resprout and plants would survive and perhaps do
even betrer with the post4re rebase of micronutrients into the soils.
Biocor*rc*- No infsndkn ryaihbb-
Chemical Control.
Good suooess has been achbved wtth picloran (Iordon), dhanba (Banrel}, ard grlyghosphate
(Rotrdtp and several offier ba& names). Cmsuft tlre GarfieH Cqrnty Vegetation
Managenent Deparkner* ard/or liensd apelicatss for rates afld ftEUs gruitlare.
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The RGG Weed fapbouncingbet miles.
Bouncing Bet is found in only a few locations so far on the property. lt was potentially planted
as an onwrer** m tte ranch atone tirne. lts additional suress in more mesb (moist) sites
wilt make it a plint to rratctr for aoud the neuv pords- lt b onrenfly nea the cdegrntd bV
the NE erfiane and scattered to the west of th oH log dh ard perhaps a few offier sites in
the vicinity of the ranch compound. Look for the red fl4s on the "Ranch Compq.md Amenlty
Area Wedd Hftap"- tt shou$ be sc d tE ffifox u,eee to eradbate becase pryffiiore re so
lry and resfiibd to date.
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ll!. About the Plant= Canada thistle, creeping thisile (Circium arv,erxsr, syn. Brea afiwse)
Canada thistle, a member of the Aster Family (Asteraceae) has been declared a noxious weed
thru4fnr$ fte U.S. ard Cobrado b no exception- Canada thistle {Citsium aruense) is an erect,
rhizomatous perennial, with an extensive underground root system that may penetrate to a
depth d 10 feet or greater. Stsns are srnodt or oory hairy reHhe to tE o*pr ffi €f
crxpem sr the RCC, Ssr#s fiihtb, ruhk$ has srmll, spiny stern baues- Canada thistle also
has snpller fU*erlng Hs, perh@ al{taY. d an trdr in diarn# df}e nmst ard aknct
always uith rnab ard {ernab flqrers on different p&ants- Florer ffi can ftr€e from lavender
to pkrk or white. TfE phyllarbs or bfrac*s urds the kerirg hed arc spir#s on Cana&
ftisile ad deciMty shsp on pftffnebss hisfle. The furverlng tE* d Carda thbtb cluster
at tte er& of branche d wt$ch there can be severd brarlcilr€ fuw ffi. Fknsirg b
tngpred by long days. Leaves are attemate, lanceolate or oblong and very irregularly lobed
w*Sr spiry-toffi rnargfuE ad crird<hd edges. Ttp lffiires aho termin# in a spire and uppr
leaves are mucfi srnalls &dt hirer ba\res- As rnany as fow dilM vahtie d Canada
$isfre fffi been recognired arxil tte deptrr d &e bbes ard @ree d "spirry-ness" on the
leare c.m Yary wiBt variety-
Not ofiV are there sen€rd yarbtbs of Caada t&de but within edr varklty there can be
several ecotypes. An ecotype is a distinct gendpe (or populatkrn) within a specbs as a resutt
of ad$atbn to hcd erwilonnerel mndltbrs en,er a psiod d tirle (t*frord, Kit- atd S.J.
lri.aa,, m3)- TfHe ffirer* ecdpes probry €nrehred in their ndire rangos before ftding
their way to North America. There are important management implications as each ecotype may
respord entirely different$ to tE sare marqenw* a€*iv!ty. OrE part d a pophtbn ntay be
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completely controlled by a technique while the other will only be partially controlled because two
or more ecotypes are present. Leaf shape, stem @lor, flovering head stnrctre, ard fl|le
number ard size of spines can differ with ecotype.
Biology. Tte key to Canada Slisfle milagenent b urder$rdklg its bk&y. Carda ttis$e
spreadi mainly by vegetative growth. lt has horizonatal roots that produce numerous shoots
and verH mG ffi sftore waEr and rnfrbr6 in nunerous snrall branches. The root system
is extmslue, gmoning trcrizon@ a nr.rctr m 18 ftet ild E@ O b 15 fret h a seffixr.
Orea6ry-o$ p*ar8 roots sr redr a depth of 5 feet- TfE mo€fi exbnsive foot glwth happens
on mc*st €- Uarryrs need b be dmely .nriilB tH tte md carbo@ foftr al anrMd
c@. Aesers ae typi*y lq,restiust b€*ore noluer*rg *t**r b biggered by hng days (14-16
hbur dry) ln spring to early $rwrs- kl fa$, rod rercbegin to lrreaee e sffigrortt
declinei. By January, ovei-winterirg roots are developing rew shoots and new roots. These
sho6 {orm roeefres ufien ar€rq;e uedry ternperdues tedt 41 @nees F (APf b May).
TfE ftdt d roddsirred shoG rr Sprirg dd Fd b tlp*;d hI can hamen a{illrc eritg tle
growing seasor urhen rnobture S aquae as rrvell. Root resen es of carbohydrates decline in
tgrisqtui&a fu*t went.
Rod hrds S km sho* l*rgl tE B*r s&m q strd b relrcved tffi UE#, Ed hS
r€rnain n*ffid by lhe presene of &e mah Sern and hcs becarse d oocfeflim br *ater
betvyeen tlre root bud ard shoot" Rod h.ds are quffi relamed ard rw shoG emeQe
rapirts ui& m*r #n rerrnd, eepet*Uf d hth trn*ftls. Each rnGH d Ed anqne 13
b 25 knU*, €och cry*le dfmr*U a rer shod- ffi deosity b oonciabd ulf,h prevbus
seas{xrs ra*fl. Stmt derst*l* ircrre bilq,irg *r *orp asage pret#Uin yer md
decreffie fofo*tg a seiffion of dtuXght.
ln est$Hred stilrds, sffi irm*e wiBr lrrcremee h ffiogen hdtcatlg G*r# ttie0e
infustatitrsffidd be nrore sere h httr+rilrogen slhtdiors- Tl*s rnay elpeah fin v(pr of
Canada thistle in degraded uethrds, or 4ricultural areas and retlards wilh hra€d vuater
tables. lhw, s*tod deidopment b mosfi re€pat{*rebhysr*le sof m#ltred
ternper*re Eglc ry t n aqy drcr ktputs.
Ganada 1hisfle florcrs from Jure to @ober and is akno€t exch.rsirrely ilmct poH. Felnde
flouss pro*E ahmdar* ne& ad a wd odq descrbed c wrih&, Flrc tHlt* bc
€pst S b gt$ bEfioE see& w*rG €nough b be *le b gem*#. A !*$e p}ant
produe cr rEragp 15U) d ry b 5300 seedo. Sesds re nc* tte E*t rr-#kn b
repmCuann hlce csnsild ir+orm Sr @ disfte Oiforsa. Seed Yeffiy b reHed
to Wr of hskt kl $e sot. SeeG can rcrndn yiabb fu grc*r &ffi m yere*t deop hrkt.
Vegdire fpegdim b Car*tffi's main r€prsdtdire #gy. OrEe smd*rys are
estatrlis*rc4 rG gru r4*ry tp b- I crn&y b Ere H 3 mrdfts- ln se t&df, fow and a
hatrnror$rdd#sts arreraged 111 m drcds, ffi abopgrctstd sffi, ad 154 rm&rground
shoots (l*rzzo tS)- lf sots ae &rbed bV ffikB s Ger lrnas, sfiem ad rooteagrneG
er redy frryde ry [e h trd tor ry to1fi) days dd ilE]t propagate. Strd root ftagments
of 2 cnr can suryive and readig produe clones. ln tre exilpb abot€, $e fuir and a half
month+ld pHtt it cut i*o 2 cm;*erx, 6dd prodrc 56 rs dqrcs.
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History.
Canda tttistle has brq been recognized as an agricultural pest but only relatively recently been
given rptable attention for b tprmful lnpa& to n*nal rep*ens trd ndive spqies.
Es**ndes are in the terls d n*Sklns of ddlars for lcses related to direct crop hses annually
ard ddifpnal miUklrs ae sper* fu cor*rot The rm4isity d thisdes h &e rct ae rd*re *td
ftffi rdtrd e@hgiGd nk$es and are lmporffi rrsrfurs of eady s{ffiioml processes, but
largdy go unnotkred. Cdor& 16 at ld 15 rdire spedes d lhbte, tfi*r descrlbes ffiyfud G*ada 0rbtle, an fofo&ld native dsa,{fremfienn Europe, b nw pos.sibly the most
wikpmd of all S$sSe spede ryd ssidered by rnoct to be quibdilfi€r* to mr{rol bffiFe
d il's *nsive rod sys*em The rod systeos re Sp re{rs(xl tfrb @ b & to effectively
outffinpete txr ndises and a$kxftEd sped*d pce srdt a plabhrrr
IXs&ibrilion.
SonE anttprs daim Ca*trlsile b or[kr{rdiue bsouthe#n Etrope md*re*n
ilHiterranean (Moore 1975). lt is then thought to have expanded to rrcfiem Asia and Northern
ltftil;a- ftfdb ofiErs &*n * botig*r$ ndir€ & a* d 0€se arean- Ganda thbtb is nornr
globa[y distributed trroghottt tE rniddb laffinB h bdr henrfurptEreo *tr*$ oorers !ruch ofCm& ad rno6t dEE U-S- eree$ stxre ffiB ir wdsn sME& Er Gffidel b s
pu|ileu $*ed it *sian ffiid atd pra*ie ffi x*tsr sr t*evd*m raqe d 4,(XXl-9,(m
fec[ kr &e u,est it isffirr'sl ut ]oa*ihq s*s, offiee}e, erqm*, ry**y *mdonsdcro@, ad pastures. lt does partia#rry rd on deep, well-sated, mesic (wetter) soils.
Cmae &isfie b sNs& iffiss* ffid does uery urefl m @ sr#s s b u*oft@ ue$ sdted
tothercrG siE-
farymdGs*I*sile.
Tfie ke,y to @rffo$rlgtC*taettls0e bbGBUG pbrt, eft*It itbtse&e sturcdcam$7re ad meier*s h $e rods. Beqse d fu md sys*aa stilcs, Cat& Bdsffe has
an lrffi We*ykrcmuyad a rnffiagGnrer*&r r*rsth*ffiraed tnierslremd
Fsb adrbve suGS.
Priorities shouH be phced on killing establlshed dorrcs ard at the rcry led preventfrq trek
explsion. Ard emptrc* shordd be pld cl percr*i1g r=r Itras*rr ir m sueeepfible
to rgt*sile ffi- *ente{ {on d.s€ed rcfuiim b a sewrday ssi*erdkrn as
spred by seeds b bso GffimsL
fihledleda ffifbgfalXg sefixxrs bd#n*rp if a partkxSam&d b going to be
effee*iue- l{any sturdbs lre teporbd a dm*p h Canda U*fre eG*st yw &r haesar&ffi ty a re&rn ts prevkxs densitbs fte se@nd gnornft€ seircdt (CfilAP 2000).
hleffi.
lffii€ nry be an e#Hire @rtrol meffiod if repeded at one-rurfi ilmvab over the entire
grorkg sason ad dsn hr sevsd yeds th*!g txrce a yetr b irufieoiiw. Rod nte**t
reffit€sdecreffiefuflqr*ry rnffiirlg becarsefNe pffi b fred b&asr ttrcrn to devebp
n€nr sho6. hlfl*tg sr*ri€d uiE fa$ helbi*h apfc*im ftrfis el*sres cortrol lrwiry
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causes the thistles to send out more shoots and more plant area is available to herbicide
uptake.
Muttiple sem,txl nmvirps wouH rpt be a good choice if native vegetation exists as this will
stress or ki$ the competitors to the Ulis$e. lf in an atfat&a field or non-native peren*il grass
situation rutrere grasses willtobrate the mowing, this is an effec.tive strategy. ln order to prevent
*re poed*xr and disfiibution d yi*b seeds, plants mrrst be npwn before fbuters open.
Bumirn.
Canada f** r€spome to fre b rai# ard deperdert on the season of btlrn, soil rnoistrre
and locdicr- Grolirrg seffitxl fre tB been stmrn b e,rage rdiue Sedes ad a the
Canada t*sHe. ryklg h$ns or dsmaffi se€rsron fur*ng st st*rurHe natire Blarils and
tempora*y slffi tte sid d Canae thbfle. Flie can r€&rce Ere ru.rrber d pffi, decrBe
seed and sfimuHe grdt d ndive grasses <r ndHntive perennid gtffies.
BkloorEoL
To dde, $ene b rn r*nde O ofgkC coffid that effective[ contob Canda thisfle. Several
agents IraE been redted to pmride raitxs dffi d very ffi datrqe bidilitlttd
pants h* ad O ponm*lrs. Tt*s nny be refleciire d fie fact tnt Canada t*sile b reported to
have few s no n*rd enernies h its rdiue Hltdwtre t b abo a seritxs agFicdhfid reed.
fibre ttst 130 ryecbs, lrduding dkrcGes, krse6, ad even bfods rr$ize Canda thbtb in its
native range, but generally cause litUe damage as thek densitbs are usua$y hr. At least 7
spechs hare bGen eiher lr**tn*or tmffier*bna*ytcbsedfur Ca*ffse corhl bt*
rxxp h6 bsr efiective.
Urcdwa w*$,a @l fly, tB beer rcported to be awH* fto.n tE Diulnin d PH
lrd*$q/s akilogicd Pest Cor$d Sedkm. @uilqtrytmls ftffi{a weevil) and Cas$dta
rubigkw (a led beefle) tre ab besl aa**b. A osr*ftdin of biooolffi {Ere b
thoqght to rcr*fe S#r conbol $an any singh agent. Ard bkrcontrol applhtJ with other
me*to&,slr$* rrybeeren rrxxeetredive- Aoor$imtiondtod-d sttoot-
feedilg irsectstrc been $Agestod b pde@y b &e be$ wnab tl*b* tp rod
fte&rs ae lsxxl b canse eldeffiiue &nage.
The hryre d otr rdive, the IM Lary B@ (Yarma a*tl,f;eed cr G# t*ile
and drcr C*utmr sp€des and can def;o&rb kdiyktrnd ehrls. TtE Painted L*l b itself
effded by a uius trd keeps its pryrldions hn exoept cnffif &11 yeas dul #ions
W. Dt#lrg rc yetrs tte br#d*ls mQrate nor& uherc @ can be very effiective,
albeit ffiot agpr*sh Gan# t*s0e. \fld i*rtbm spred r4*ilf h hgp
pofmirs ard rrill*l a yeer s *o the b*erff mfi5ers dop dranatknlly 4nin.
Ghernir* Corht
tn tab $firr€r ad fdl urhen pffi re h tte rcette stage md shoot to root translocation is
greatest, Mk*h absordkn b & goip b be H$test Therefiore, H b tF @ tine for
terffie eeeeds uiEr sprktg b*U a dose second. Sof trxtisfrtre brrcb rrust aho be
a@u# * rrd. lf UE faH trrs qt b be &y, a splrg +llc**n aotrd be eaily htd sfiage
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or when root carbohydrate stores are at their lowest is suggested (Nuzzo 2003). This may be
sometime in June in our arc.a.
Tordon 22K (pkloram), Gurtail (dopyralid plus 2,4-D), Transline (dopyralkl), Banvel (dicamba),
2,4-D, and Telar (chhsutfurm) have been stnwrr by reearcfi at Cffi State Unirersity to
be etrective against Cane $Ssde. Aho, Gabn 3A (trk opyr) is $lrysed to be recently
federa$ bbehd for some uefl*d rce aruil p@inff pron*sklg hr Car* t*efle in Stese
are6 (nrvw.dowagro.oomArebapps/lMitorder.asp?fibpath=labeUpdfs/noreg/010-
0l$.pdfiEpdf*ue)- threnrer C€rhn 3A rH *i[ cdsnroods and ui$qrs ard other trees so
areffi wilhq* fiees sd sfm$s ae best sl$bd. TIe he*biitte Redesn is sko Se*6d h osrM
d Car* $flsffe €ercr*rcd * "ex€Serf €r$o0 r,heri ffilid F**s enageoce ard
prior to bud stage. Redeern b advertlsed as a betbr cfid)e for wbanl$Sdiub&m areas Utan &e
use dTordm ard b rd a reefricbd rce he$t*!e nteTsdcr hL TIs tfrefrteness d
herbhites b lncrereed wfian mnbirred with ndranbal or culturd orlfiob. As ahrays, checkfteffi es ffisduse r*ary eldr a T*don mtayrff be epaicd It aansopaem ard
pdr€s ad T€k ry or*f be # in nor*cmp *H*ns-
C{lEil 6hqdd be q[*e.t h tr& sFr*E wt€n pffi arc ereiqg &c hld Sge q in He fall
aouad ffi xtsltlis#e rc6 ae aotir@ gril*€ (Bed( 19gq- Trc s free Ewigr
beg*r*€ drcn Gane& fdsile b 12-15 irdres higfl h6 beeil shffii ts grc@ lmprore the
perbnrsre d Cwffi {Bedq 1S6}. }*oil*tg s*Ftdd be done d ce-rffit ir*en* ffid CrrH
shordd be a# Ws*n*{ ste rnor{h # t€ ffi nrow*rgff ffi**lrn kr October- This
sludd be rW# Ue f#u'klg seffirn b be cfteilire (CNAP 2frPI.
ln tp spr*E ndlen Can* t*Eile b in the pr"+f to early bud qes (about 10-15 inches tall),
€il.s 2,& u Tordur %lKgre rW b be e#ectige. klcreffied ffil b aho reported with
a foEortp fa$ +ffiitm wi$r Basd #e rcgmur& d da*B (SEE* €ge).
The RCC Weed kpCanada &b& no&s
Ttre inftstatbns of Canda t*etb are greatest in tfe areas closer to tle oH ranch headquarters.
Populations are densest in swales and smalldrainages where soils are more mesic (moist). To
date, any historically wetter areas have Canada S$sile peuktbns d thb tlre trd are t56*dy
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flanked by plumebss thisile on tle upper, drier sites. TIE fact that Canda hbile b found in wet
areas on
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RCC b gorng to restrir* tire use of certain herbic;'des because water becoming
contaminated and treibiciie mobility and persistance is a oonoern. Taking steps to ensure there
is adequab conpetigm frorn drer desfabka plant spedes b an essentid tnaryrert sfiep ln
addition to any obrer stateghs. This b known as practbirq good cultuql management.
U**ntz*ng arry mltOBnsbdrces anl reducirg tfe spread d Canda thbtb seeds b another
imper*1fi pnEseffirc mercure- Ptretree d ud free sed fur revegetdim b ees€r*id-
Disturbed soil reeiving extra rnclisture like those tratwillresktre by the augmentation ponds will
be esper*fly n*3r*n to Cs* frSSe l*estatlxrs. Pla*irry Gto*le, omP€ffiive,
percffddgcoeeuU be krfer*re ffi k€ef*rg Cada$*sfre * bay-
il. tbd*.?W Pf,mCsffi aeamoides)
Plumeless fiisfle, a forb, is the most wtdely
distributed noxious weed to date on the RCC. A
member of the Aster Family (Asteraceae) it is
considered a bbnnial or winter annual in milder
regions. Plumeless thistle's florrvering heads are
soiitary at the ends of the brancfes or in clusters of
2-5 and & not droop or nod. Flouers are more
purplish pink than Canada thistle and larger, being
1-2 inches in diameterwith Canada thistle flowers
atTrYt of an inch. A plumeless thistle plant has a
"candelabra" appearan@ as the stems are much
branched toward the top. As mentioned
previously, the stems are spiny due to armed
lrings" or stem leaves, whereas Canada thistle
has smooth or only hairy stems. The phyllaries or
bracts (green leaf-like structures) under the
flowering head are sharp while Ganada thistles
phyllaries are spineless. Basal rosette leaves are
4$ inches, typicalty deeply senate (saw-toothed)
almost to the midrib and with spiny lobes. The
native thistles on the property are typically very
greyish bluegreen in color and unmistakably
different iust by this feature alore. Ttrey have very white, halry, upper ard hrrer baf surfae
as they continue to mature and this characteristic should be helpful in avoiding disturbing these
important natives.
Three forms d phrnrehss thbse traw been descrbed in the e*tem U.S. Ftybrkfs abo occur
between Musk thistle (Carduus nutans), another larger flowered, biennial, and plumeless thistle-
These trybilids ae referred to m htdtusxorthocephalus.
Biology-
Phmehss fiisde b a biennlal sped6 witr reproduction omrrirg fronr seed. They may act as
annuab mdtr excetkxral @trkliors such 6 arere d spase reg€*dkm ffid ffi soil-
SeeOtlrqg ffiy ernergp frsn €aly sprir€ into late fd ard lengft of tfone to florering can vary
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from 4 months to 22 npnths deperding on swirorunental conditirxs- A skrgb, flestry tryod b
formed. Stems @in to elongate in May and June. Blooming starts with the terminalflowering
h€ad in .kr€ and er*iules *r*o Se@nberuih &e bryer b'ranches- Seeds mature after 7-10
days d k*tial mrs@ t rder fatot*b ootflirxs, gerrninatiur d# !E been rep# b
be m higtt * 95% and ses& r€nrnh yi# fu rc tO 1ms. hdirdr**d @rts are cap# of
producing 10,000 seeds which are dispersed by wind similar to the dandeliorrs strdegy, anoher
Asts Fani}y ndiue- ffi dfrryersal b fuE rn$ErEr* eer HqgrMroeq rya*fi srw*S
prtxrc ilSssouri Heights.
fhsffi
Plumeless thistles do not typically
pose a threat to high quality natural
areas as noted on the RCC
property. The upper ridges on the
southem portion of the property are
free of weeds, including plumeless
which is ubiquitous throughout the
areas either plowed, mowed,
cleared or heavily grazed at one
time. A certain level of disturbance
to plants and soils is evidentty
required before thistles can
compete with the native plants,
mosses, and microbiotic crusts
within natural areas. Once areas
reach a disturbance threshold,
plumeless thistle can pose a maior
problem. Grazing and the indirect effects of sorne herbicides used for osrhc* can resuh in bare
ground that is ideal for plt rnekess seed germination. An excellent e:<ample of this is on grazed
pastures iust south and ed m Upper Catb Creed Road, smfi d Cenrrpod Pass hrn d
and just off the road in the creek valley.
History.
Tte aliest collections of plumeless were fronr Camden, New Jersey in 1878 and then in
Virginia in 1926. ln th 19{0's, sixty years later, twm reported toomnfrom },lora Sdira to
i,lebraska, and south to Mrginia and Ohio (L.T. Kok and A. Gassmann, 1999). Distributions
ontbrued ard were *r rcpoted h tre Gandadian provirrees d ilwa Sdia, Quebec, Ontario,
and west to British Columb*a. Dense infestatinns are rrct unotxr*rxm and ryer 90,Oq) phr*s pa
heetae wer€ rqobd h @rre in sq.dsn Onffib ad Qrcbec in tffi (LT. K* trS A(hsnsl lggg). As f*siles are rdgraad bycors in pdlx:es, ry ffi*y qmrpee for4e
grasss and can beffire Se dorninant vegetation- Over tirne, ttey can funinab sttke ffi if
nd or$s$ed.
D*s,tihrtion.
Plumeless thistb is native to Eurrye and rvesfiem Asia. lt is repffifi @mmon in esilem prts
of Etuope, bnrt #er* &rn sodwues*enr aS rmrtrmr Etrye. crrm.sr' it b @ rrrusilu*iespfd in $e nor&eern U.S- ffid senrerd erhd ard lre#rn s*ahs. Plurnebss has
been dffi a aeiws lred *n 5 ds*c#n stebs ilr adffbl b Gdr* as urd m Sqffr
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Dakota, Nebraska, Marylard, Minnesota, North Carolina, Vnginia ard WesfiVulghiar.The overall
geographh dbfihrtbn of pluneless Sristle ls not neady as great as Ganada thbtle or musk
inisfu, 'UU n the Roarirlg Fork Va$ey it b a fornridabb pest" lt b partiq.kr$ suitted to hvading
abadoned trryfi65s and pastre tinO frat ro lorger reoeiye in{;ation.. Precipitatkrn events in
the growing selson can prwkle ideal germination onditkrns and over tirne plurnebss thistka
can-cotoniie tre krte6pffi anq€ Lfodrced hrage d pasfrre grffi eNpcde$chg flr
tlpi:d, yearry, pedodic srsturrcr eor4f* stresses. These forry gasses are ndire to more
rir-eslc eirv*oirs anO u,trcn lnigdkm b fdled, trey ge dorrnr* fior nr,rch d te grw*l$ se?Pe
Ttpse hry fltd funage Sass€s witha* *p@rentd uder, re less grccessfi$ in ompeting
with phg;Jess t*sile, i speOes u,e* suiled to conffi*g ils He @ wi8l ar n*safiy
sporiOq mirdail €n errts in ffE rlt# rnorwop and l*erre of phr*ed gfiases or
hayfiel&.
taqemer*dphrnehcs$btle.
Eliminattn d ary seed pro*nim b 8E key to cor$on€ pmenss thlq&. Uffi see& vHlle
forgrc#rtm 10 Fffs, a rwraglemer* pht rustoriliup fur at bct thd bng.
trhcha*d.
Becanse dplrrneless thbtb's bixu*d h*it, Inecha*:d @rtrcil can be very etreciive. Moring
is not 6ff6p1h6, contrary to ssre d UE Herdne reporte. lror*Ig phrrnles t*# iB rno€{
eftucfi14 h fF bd b;ary bloom snage (miO-sunrrs) brt til d @uce rer branctes ftom
buds 1n tre 41ils d ffre baad lffi Ttr6e florers ril qen and nr*re clote btte gFolrl4 E
fue ntowtrg b done or orfring twee tirnes per growing season, soqe seed production is
repateO sl be pmer*ed- Ohriqrsry, rrtrkg rrnrst be dsE b€ilore floruerc fre opened or
viiUe 5p3g5 cin Oe spr€d. Fc fu Ed €ftEcfrr€ h* Sorirxrs rneffi enhot, pffi wt
be cut #t a S shrud abqil 2' bc{ory tre srrfue be*ore gares*U- lf $e Srod is
diminlsH, tr; ffi ffi w* tf,e. tr tE pffi rdes lt p*rrrepss tEs &s tmcil'V ffiy,
H<e rnany biermlab to beonre a pereff$al until it is Sb to set seeds. Iilechaniel ontrol would
ttrc to,ie irpterrer*eA tr*f, fie sd sed sn"pry besfifl*d st$cfi b nd*U shorbr than a
1$yearwr**pr*
Bumino.
ltoffimd*rn*r*nab.
BbcsH
To dde, fterc b m s*rlde eftcfire bffigicd cortrd of ptrrreless thistle for Colsado. As in
Canada trisse, a few 4ents have been reported to provitle varbus qrees of llnibd darta$e
to irdivirhd pffi bri ldb pryXi()rs. fibre &m fr, hseGt spE*rs tre lcctl reoadd so
far gg rffitg ff#ffi &hde *l ils lltire ffiild. Pfmdase &isfle lne a * geogr4hic
disbbsfitn trdt gdr l*rsk S*EtG *rd Canada *rd t*B mey ecek*t *s *# H d m#ed
insects. gaolodcd @ffiob hare beelr hgety selec*ed for &e ptumeress reHive and another
t5gtrmid, rorre- &ffrrr;#rsw.dcrls (a d ftGtliry reui) and lri*loofodls llontulus
(a rweew$ reE sirn@ tred rv*n*p*rtreEts E*re. R e*rc fficrs E
tlarre lq *ad( r# on pftrndess t*r0e because Ute reyil is poorly syncfirmized with the
3Hlf pmry- fhb*tr epfeat bh &ere ir fs ildirc tf,igBs. IY#t huea*rq
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so/sfifials (a fly) was sebcted in the mid-1980's ard rebased 4a*Et pentehss in MarSfland ]n
1993. U. slsfitalis to date lns not beconp establbhed . T. hofiidus sumssfully impacted
pluncbss thistb in stuidbs in Mrginb afrs 1O to 12 lrears fofioring L*lC weevB rebasee (l6k
ad Gmsrnan, 1999) Uf h6 rnt been abb to esfi*esh itself in ffi County. Wismnsin is
reportedly not rdeas*6 any bic{ogk}d s*rots on ttistk d g}b tlre bmse d &e esEeIrB
regd*ry kTpa6to fae, ft*irre t*sfles (Oeerytnentd Natral Resotrces, Wbmnsin, 2003).
Chemicd C,onfc*-
tkrbicide 4plitutims ae repsted a nreet etrec*ire rrten applkld in the spring or fall.
SpedEca$y spirg ryp*:aiors stn$d be &nc tt}14 days be*orc pftrnieless ffie bsfrs *td kl
t€ H to any ne{y rcseffies. Chbrosu}furon Oelar) shouH specincaBy be applied to botting
pltrt*ss his$e. TsSm A abne s *r wt$illd*m uith otrEr see*neC herbi*Ies b said to
SSE tte best seaai{mg sr6ol (Oefxm d lffi*d kotreeq ttfssx*n, e@} # f*
rewm-r,Hirns e ffi r$o6t efuclire *r Ae ffierdrre (Dorrg*as Gannty, NE 2m3).
Bard (Oisr&), ?-{S, Trau$le (Osgfa*C}, Aff or exrt *l {*ppro F&rs2,4€}, T#
{ctdww#lton) and est{rmr#*on}redrer urmor$ osed he6icides. Escod b
reoonr$enH ktse hsplXgpst Horeffi*Er
The RCG Weed tapplumeless
thisfle nobs
Plumeless thistle cunently has the
greatest disfibution on $e RCC.
lnfestations are highest immediately
south and east of the old ranch
compound. Several areas with high
density are flanked by dense Canda
thistle in the wetter depressions.
Two areas like this are, one, across
Red Canyon road and northwest of
the compound north of the honey
bee boxes and, two, the drainage
depression south of the ranch
compound flowing north/northeast
immediately below the earthen dam. Tlere b also a dense populatbn d plurnebss thisfle with
s<xne Carda this& inrneO**ety across tte Red Canyon Road frorn tle RCC entrance gate and
merging with the bee box populations. The lateral
inigation ditch (photo above) north of the large
earthen dam and curving east is lined with
plumeless thistle and houndstongue. The earthen
dam (photo to the right) itself has one of the
denser populations of plumeless thistle on its
north facing aspect.
With acres of land cunently scraped of vegetation
for the building of augmentation ponds and other
i nfrastructu re, the opportu n ities fo r plu meless
thistle increases in the future are very great.
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Gomprehensive and thorough revegetation phns ard lats ctrtUral prdks (pr*lces
encor.rr4fury the grovth of desirabb phnts) are essential for provkling preventative measures
against $mdess this&. M stmoess with any revegretation d bare solls, irrchdftg alorg the
new subdivlsbn roads, will be essential in preventing plumeless thistle colonization as well as
o&er nor*as rreG- Ttn renrafo*ng popuhticns of pfom# are sporadb within the hay
meadorvs. Plurneless thisth is also sporaOir: within the bb sagebrush sites tM hare prevforus[
beerl plfr,ed tr rntrd and rsr slnport a dqnirwil undersbry d seeded Etrleeilnn pdre
gfsses, creo*edrfiedgns {y'grWfrcrt sbffitgrdt adhrsnndr brone (gutlrr *anmis).
fnSUe ffi aefound trere drd Ose h lffi densilies resdrirg a ltrryEr b ower a ld d
grotrrd to nran4e trem. The hay rneadorvs are predominantly smooth brone ard require
tyeacd cre *or try nredm h qr ae toi order to lep rrceds ftanr toualirg- .ry locaINRCS
(GnrnrcoO Sflingb office, 94S5494) b a good resdroe for @ kr rnaintdntoU high qualily hay
nrcadorc*rdp*res.
V. About fie Plant Cheat gla88, downy btome
lBrcmus bctorum, sytr. Anisanfrta t*toruml
Cheatgrass is a noxbus annualti,eed plaguing
many lard managers across the more arid
ecosystems of the westem U. S., Canada and
northem Mexico. The habitats with the most
infamous infestations, ttte shrub-steppe
communitbs are very similar to those of the RCC.
The plant communities of the RCC are ideal
environments for the establishment of cheat grass
and of great concem for the firture. lf cheat grass
is in the area, as it is on the RCC, all it takes is an
initial disturbance to the point where cheatgrass
can invade an area with other annuals and plant
community dynamics can take a dornward spiral.
The slender stems, hairy leaves and very long-
awned spikelets on twisted branches help to
distinguish Bromus tectorum ftom other similar
annual (8. japonicus, B. secalinus) and perennial
(8. inermis\ Bromus species. Also, cheat grass
matures 1 to 2 weeks earlier than other annual
bromes and many other species in general (MSU
Extension Weed Management 2001).
Cheat grass is an annual or winter annual ard a member d the Grass Fanlly (Poacere). The
maiority d cfi@rass seeds gennlnde in the fall wifir the first good rains. Plmts then resume
growttr Ure fcillorring spnrg and @endirg on corditiqs, qdl redr 2 incftes to 2 bet tdl durirg
tteir slngb€e*on liGe qde- The roots are frrely divkld and can reactr anyu*Ere from 12 to
60 irrches dery. PlanB are yery green and soft br earry sprhg, a conditixt $tt dy forgofrert
when plants becorne purple then brown, dry out and beconre a true nuisance when walking
tlrq4gh. Tle floss ae grrc.He in rfid b ca$ed a pil** anangenrcril uith dl spikelet
corsis*irg d 5 b I fioreb u,t**! Her contafor fie seed$ TlEe nodding Ba$cles rc trery
dtsfinctie G are te*r moffiy ffiied spkelets- The spileleb are u*rd 8e de tte annoying
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feature of the plantwten it is mature as ttey penetrate s@ks, pants, fur, even soft npr^#r thsr.E,
ard the seeds are tlerefore widely dispersed.
Biology.
CteaQrass or dounry brone b a prolifh sd producer. Even in extremely dry conditions, cheat
grass will produce viable seeds even though it may only reach 1-2 irrches in height. And a
singb cheatgrms da$ reeivirg @tde npisfire ad stxr el es*y proerc 5,(n0 see&
{Sftdey and Pefrd 1999}" The p&ants are @ setr+o$lnated d s€* c n germinafie very
s<xxt afbr ttey mdre- VH)te se* exist ffil before the pffitms *s ffib FsHeodff ql fe fuils Afurfu finst fa$ tain ln **s*ed zxreas, cfreaqgrffi seeds can genninate
qukJtly ard at rery high rdes, * h{tr m 95%. The fa[ gsmlHed eeO*ngs grcs [ffis d
os**r*er ln a ssnk*srffi state, csrryle**tg trir lifey* h re*sprir€. Roots
rqortedty can grff *l drnostfreezk€ sc* hnper*re and ou*irue to grur*mryilm*fu
uinter until soils drop to less than 37 degrees F. Phnts head out in late Aprilto eafly May and
sE& fir&tre h &fie €[f*P AnO), redy b €tat tre q/de d qw ryh in the fall. lf
conditions are dry, envirsunentally irdr.d dornancy can ooctr in see6, last sanerd yss
ffid bredt dffil d€rrdh h#nr* *mirg sceds b rcar*r IrtE Bot b*f( ftres:Stsup
periods.
One d tre pimcild nry *e@nas strcom*f srpetee wilh de$rable, pererrre*g[aas6s,
espee*a$ seedlings, b Smlgh arty,scril moisture &pbtbn. nOOmonatty, thick mulch in dense
dtcrysso sffiids fifiHs {5nfiy brffip sdtry ffi sd SSSb gern*natbn of
pererrrkd hstc*rgasffi (C!HP AmI. Gffi d Hrens and rea m tre strfae is *o**ffid ty t$d( tr,fidch ard resx# in less srpeeim for resqrc k tfiesras se*rgs.
Cfre{rs poprg*rrser rerm*r ddiuc|y rmc*Hrgedfursesdyeils rrd srdirpbffite ffi. Offigflt, fre, exeirc grazir3t rnan.fide stdbfrsams tMy
sbe$*Ug tr rsrprrhg @h plaB # ArcaQryas to lrde in a ptdse& ffi*xr, The
$tcQ[esspopUaimeadffi a slfligre in r**rselrsuhen &eseryh€ @rtditbr]s fffi it.
Hblorr.
The lfodttction of chea$rms to North Anrerir:a ftom sotrthwestern Asia has been put
sori€nirp beforc 1S1. The ffi rccods G€ ka *fieat fields h Brtbh Columbia,
Wasf*Son ad tHt ffi fiannels cdcd * 'dreQrrc" becfiE 0rts rs im*re ffi re
cfted*tg frErn c*dil*ctops- fs fioqg[*b tre been ir$o*Fed @ gerd
times. Soils used as balhst were ttqlgH to be sflne d Bre oritind wc*ors. The ffi #*xr
in Prm, tltdr rc h tSgA d eE fil$ r€fut *t ilenra& rc h 1ffi. tttfie* sed ws #t
omtrak*ed ffid ffi rrscd {or pedt*ry fi}f,ilEr$l rc i&#rl Sr €eeds. TfEr€*oE ralroad
ri$*s drrrysrerGpl$*f sortedfiE*stpsfmioms endtteyffi headed at hb
adiaos* ran@drd regetdkm.
The perioO dcfrefrrase kwadon fufiorrerla puiod delee*re ErcbdrgreirydouerSeffi. The srpe{*is*m d&e etdi$enqls *gre*atfoln rc gre{ re&red ard soil
distlsbanes wee pcrftct fur cfreQlass gerr*ta*rr- Fo$cirhg YYorld Yt@ l, tle ryfr*xrddcre*m foroed fie ffi of cqrffi*tffi horreffi h S€ Gred Bastoi ard
ttey lefr perfeot corxffixre br cokr*zalitrr Oy @rrc. The rx#er d cfr@re
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infestations continue to grow both in the intermountain west and in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Growth has been described as exponential.
Disfibution.
Cheatgrms b ruy wldely dlsfilbr$ed throlghort lbrth Anerica. lt b rnost ouillxxl h Colorae
betffir 4,{mO and 9,(X)0 feet h eblratbn (CNAP 20OO). Whib cfieatgrcs occurs in a variety
of hahl#, the Cc*Lsr$i+$ralte Rirer Platean, Wyst*g BGin, ad tE rpr8tern e&e d UE
Great Bcin in dlsturbed sagebrush steppe communities are the most prominent areas of
infestation.
The see* d cfreagass are so ttinrnous $d $e p*tilid fur iwanirr b ffi tnffi.
Popdat*rrs dt*reftras ae gerdicaff rery stonlh bt t higtdy @tic wt*It dous them to
thri\e in *r exglBl$e $a! d sb sr#ians. tt b fffmd h safr desert st$t5 ffirtniliesrth 6
incfies d arrcrage arxd pre*tron b trigfr eleudirn s*!er furcsts wiE gt€der $il 25 inches
precigita[im per Far. &re d &e rrroot siH pd*s d elp*sim b utrl pryilditrs d
bewp so 6 H $ey tsr *ffrene the nfltffie reghne, r4Uly drating the
fire re&rn i*errab m tn4e acrcqps-
nanagcffi*of GheaqEass.
lileffiCoffioL
t|orrkrg acr#irg p*ar$ b rS . Ch@ras cr$ before seeds ,t en wil! produce
neru #rs md seeds d 8p hetit dtn crrt lf ffi m erfr der 8E $G* titsl, ttey Yfl
db hd tds b a r# d tirn becanse &e seeds are *edy viable.
Hard prr[lrg mrdd dinlde&e seed productkxr rrd ffidd be used h slrd i*s*afbns' tx* lt
lffidd nde*r*r# $re irdestatisr Se€ds rndd sffi be lefr h tte seedbailc Ttrc pulling
progrExn mdd hre to or*irip AAerS for selcrd yeds rr t.r# tte seGd bedt rc
eld|ast6d. C# nr'rsil be tabl h terry certain to get d d the roots so te ffi stnot
regfix ad ri*rpry regrerr ad Fs*E l. see&-
Buming.
Fire b genere corsirlerd an ire#ectiue bol fof oork*ng *r@rrc. h Ceaorado, bt tr*ng
b rmlmended h .hse der tre plflt has dhd ht b*re SE seeds ae dropped. lrevitably
stxne # *op and 3t rcmfirgrilr desirable petc*** grassesGodmrpoetft,
pne*e leue*sof dre{ns r€frrn h 3,4 Fs. neso€ditg shotdd be done h hb fdl as a
donrw* se@ (Cl*AP!(m). Bnr*rg nry re&re Et $gor d the +edec cmfe*tg u*h
Sre @rs. StrrSe $dl 6 sqpbnfih and gnmseo ancfi as blrcbmch rttp#ass are not
partin$arty # b fre. The qmer* sageOnet sM ffidd be ffi bU te.
Cte@aso fires csr be uery ffi ard dargems ard dct qry by fiained ldittifinb.
Biouhl-
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Chemical Control.
There are several herbicides that are reported to be effective against cheatgrass (Carpenter and
Murray 1998). Damage to non-target species, as always, is an important conskleration ard
reading the label b lnperative for minimizlrg kn4e as it b in aS ffi use s*rdkns.
tfu€t tse d lprb*ides b ef€abrms sfudd {Ecur in &e spring ut€n rnn-target spcies are
stlll dormant so a$ to tr*t lr*rrry b &e cfteatfss ccrpcttior (ClfiP m00). G@rre
dar$s 10crn or less ard grrouving vigorously, ard not flowering are said to be the best conditions
tur herbic*le +efcdion tffeb €{ d 1S5}- Spir{f qplied terbaddes disassed in frte librature
inchde ryiz@, *pilttp*+tro(Ftr*ladctDq Fudtrm, Tcna&), sG0roxtdln (F@,
$1ptrcde{nsmA#,Meo,Accord},@tPlt*, Ce} 2000).
Fa[ herbkide #imerefior se*ngsH tre}st r€oerygerrnirded*d re
bogtmfrg b gnw ulgsffiffy (CI{AP 2O0O}- & &e ffer*re trey redesobed a beirqg used
ma**y by farners gmnirit wir*er rffi. Sormei*m &ese he#fo*les lre beeri trcEd it
ffiffio d rwtggrrds. Fd am lplt*:r&s &r rurqop r*r$irrc fur @rao ordrol
inhde s#aneersn me$Ve and rnethe*t tCtffP mL & afirye, cor*aet &e ffify red
and/or a lhensed recoilnendatbns.
patcfiy areas around the ranch and mosdy in areassucn 6
The cheatgrass is the lbltest bronnr veg€tation wi$*n the oeta tan vege[bo be1pilx, tE grcer] #-
The RCC Weed Map€heatgrass notes
Cheatgrass is rnosfly hcated sporadbally in srnall pockets arotrd the property. The errgest
oefirences are on &e BLIUURCC property itderfae and the BLM property that has been
treated as ber€ part d tfe rancfi in the pd (hay rvas cut). This area is abng the westen
bourdary of the RCC- O&er pockets cor*inue erg that rrestern sectbn in the areas of
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vegetation that have mostly native specbs but harre experbn@d some sortdexoessi\re
dbturbane in SE past such as treavy cattle grazing. Tfrcse areas are spred out. Many of the
"islards" wtth sonre native vege*atbn that esca@ bG*R plord and fl**ed for lry, have
s<xre lerd d cfrea$rass infestatixr These areias may fiave h$h enoryh poprlations of
competitive native perennials that they may not see mucfr cfiange if they do nd experienoe any
excessirc hveb d disfirbare- hlre€, these arq6 ae d sunoes fu p*rfid new
potrHions rxt ary €$s diselrbed sr#s on tte RCC. Prcntentative flreffirres stl be necesarry
to @ rnl*nb or de*er te sprd d cfmgrme lto ary rw barc sots- Cerffied H ftE
seed, pffirrrk{ grass seedlng std linc*y seedings b ersre sumess wi$ be iusil sone of the
The natiw gambel oak, serviceberry, mountain mahogany plant portion of the property b ftee d u,eeds.
{ The native areas on the sm*hem portion of the property with serviceberry, gambel oak,
mountain big sagebrush, Hanington's penstemon as well as mountain mahogany are
momentarily a sh.ldy in hour a teatttry native dartt mnrnunity hm bem de to keep fte adlyir€
popuHkxrs d cfieatgrres from invadfup. To date, frte lenrc*s d dbturbance nnrst have been
within historical ranges since the community integnty has been maintained ard cheatgrass or
otfts noxkxrs treeds twe rpttal<en ho[. Thb is fE are d subdivb*n lG 1&22. Sbn&r
n*tea€rrc Wrcpfw bdryan*sn syn. Elyrnus trdtycat*ts\. a natiue paerlnial grass
should be used for revegetatirg disturbances in ttese h$h quality are€rs. Thb grres shouH be
aggres*udy o\rerseedd abng tle rw rod ct6. TfB addit*rn d PaWytwt sr*hii q
u*rn ur@rs aN eVryis *yneml*s, krdisr rloegrass rcr.rld abo be useful. Use of
any non-rdiue specbs, esper**y invasire srnodt brorne (&wrus *relrnb) or ded
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wheatgrass (Agropyrw cristatum) will pce an additbnal thret to the quallty of thb vegetatbn
in arry areas where trb native cornmunitywill be preserved. TfE impacfs from suddenly being
surrounded by the soildisturban@s assciated with building the subdivisbn will be Bsened
with a meticubtrs ndire seeding progffin in ares urherc *ffi, weed#ee, ndirc regeffiion
funks the disturbanoe ard is therefore at risk.
Ya ltotilfie Pld* Ftutd ti*ftteed {carrrrresnttus atv,errcls)
Bir*reed b a pererx# tnerss d 8E Mon*Ug4ilor,y FaBry (Ciam*t*rese)- Beeu* d ifs
eommh impact, disfibrd*rn and aburdarrce, ftH birdrreed ha been mnsklered one of the
XmB ten wrstreeG' {tbkn d d- 1977}- Ihe leffi ae sftaped {;i@ b anudrcads.
TtE pM sfiems re posede, cleepir€ *rlg $e grqrtd fu$*tgdo*seSmeil*res trrqFs
il* s dkr.**€ Il a u*re& fasfiitxr. The fimrers re s@ €sf,# *mrtd shaped, ilrit* to
\ryt*te and bsne s*U,g*ty or kr pafrs it &e a*s d&e HrcB, The frorms bctfrrorSre
day- The rod sysfiem uith its rhizornes, b er<bnsive ard moves ort fttrn an initial taproot fiom
*$c*t tre *eed rottsstend- Disfrrbrye ba p,e*eqrisih forffi to lny*- fitre a
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bindrced and UE arruds*l h.e|orhed, ho mce b€ttft Pffi,
FbH bindrueed baves terd to vary betreen belr€ broad ard muctr narrorver and ttrese variable
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Biology.
Field bindweed is such a large
problem for agriculture and a serious
threat to native plant communities
because it has such an enormous
capacity for regeneration (Lyons
1998). As with many noxious weeds,
the key to creating a management
strategy for field bindweed is in
understanding its biology. Field
bindweed produces numerous seeds
in seasons with high temPeratures,
low rainfall and low humidity, typical
conditions for summers on Missouri
Heights. Seeds have been known to
remain dormant for upwards of 28
years in the soil (NDSU 2000). Florers are produced from June to September and even later.
Seeds can germinate in the fa[ or sprirg. FieH birdu,eed, beirg a perennid, oterwinters by
meulrxi d its stored carbohydrates kr itrs extensive roots and rhizomes.
Soon afta gennination, feH ffi can derdop eldensit e abwe ard bdor gf,ourd gnmth.
ln one sftry, a singb plant, six npntfs after germindion, produced 197 verticd roots with each
verthal rmt being at bmt 4 h€t lurg for a total d 788 feet d roots- Affikrtdy, there Yuere 34
horizffitd ro6 wnirg frqn thete rootthat produced 141 rrerv shooils tratestablished as
individual &nts (NDSU 2mO)- Cbarty the capacity fr regreneration b erxfctg. Aho, in
are6 d hifr rainf,aH, roots d es*#bhed pkrnts have been excavated a deep as 30 feet.
These el<bnsive root systerns dorfl fieH birdrued to rsprotrt repeafredly lototilhg tenmnd d
abovegrourd vegetation. Detacfred roots and rhizomes can produce large numbers of new
shoG. tlm ffi bir$rced does rd tobrate stt* iled ard uses its vire#re stems to
moye ir$o srsd*$*. Therefse it nray tEre a diffu.ft tine pet*sfirU in Her s*ages d p*xr*
conurnmlty strmsion (CMP 2m0).
Hlstory,
Fbld birdweed is native to Europe but is now considered a cosmopolitan species having spread
b nurry treas d fiE u,orH- lt b srsitered a seriorls ild in 14 ountrbs inchding the U.S.
ard b corsirered a"cmmsr" d h 34 ofiEr cotrfries- fr b wdtnown itrst tw fi€rd bindweed
rre tofo*roed il*o tE U.S. One srrggestkn t6 it being kdro&rced b yr$nia for tte frst time
in 1739 (Lyo*s 1S). tn Pennslfim*a it wm H reporbd ir 1812 ad h lrlaite n 1824. FbH
birdreed was frrnly conffi h the rct by tle etrry 1900's.
Dls&brtitn
Dishrrbance such as overgrazing, ard especially cultivation and other large soildisturbances is
a prere**ete ior btoidurced b b€{F cdmizdion d a sb (CI{AP 2000)- FbH birdweed is
found in a wide range of habitats lrrckrdklg waste areffi, rcadsk es, didtbat*s, cropland,
strearnbdk, &d@shseq pas*rc, ffd s*- h &c Grd Pl*rs md ]tetsn Cdi*on*at
tmderserercf gycorm*ms, fteld bhdrced pert;**s i&ae.rnnnt€n mddterffi are
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incapable of sustainirg growth. FieH birdreed b fourd to trive mds in{}ated ordfions
(Lyons 1998). lt is fomd across the United States except in a few southwestern stiates where
&e dimate b hss farryabb for itrs snc@ss.
Uanagsner*dGde HnM.
Eg$sfed field bffi b exdirryty fficr# to conbol. An etreciive control program
slulH be focrsed frst and furemd m pr€lrertkxl Qdcldy, qgres$ircty reseedrg dise*ed
ares with approgiate perennial sp# b &e siqgb npstirnportant rnanagement ictbn. ln
adfllm S pmtl*ry,cmferum, an #hre Wgmaa abo *rdSes ptrctlng seed pro&rdbnd ldlirg roGad Ed hrds. The bcs* sffitdfieil b*ffitl i*&nhd tmryft eotrffiisr d ffi*x Gil€ftry inemrner*A d€pecilfictirps- 8ecarce d b€ sed *$ffiy*d hge resenrea h k 106, r€f# Gonsul rrctrea EHE* bG Esed m f,eS bhffi ser
many years.
lilechanbal Corfst
t{ectwri:al csed uilh fi€ use d crflirdirr b me a strategy for a farmirg situation. ln this
case a kner mtd fl &12 dq6 der edt €rnsgffiGe Urcryhc* &e glnr*B sercm
t*oreyer, fib b a yery *abor intensive ffiegy as 1&18 tillage operdbns were needed overrre kr 2 ye*s d 2€ ree* ffin* h qrdcr b # effiiqg e#*sfied sffi d frcld
ttindureed ur# thb nwrynert soenairr Af ffi pofo* srpeffi*re pffi rcdd rGed b be
seeded-
&lmino.
Due to tte hrqg hrcd seed btr* at t ffi torya*, fre iB oota pradid nrylerffi eol
Biocontrol.
There are cuner$ h ager6 h &e U-S- be*B sfirdied, a gn* E*E (k*l ndffil, *d a
rndr (Tyta*d.xpptl{Cl{AP 2000)- Tod&$ere b ffie eu{dredabirlogfu:d @rfid frrat is
definerfrd ernr$! b field M b prouide mrfiol.
Ctpnrical Control.
Using herbicides on bindueed usua$ reqtdree h(1h rate and rcpeabd #lc*lore- Lorg.Crm
contrcil depsre ar Exrcxrcr* d a st#cier* anqrt d tetfride ffiry}r &e rd qffi 6 lri*
&e rc6 ffd rod&& Thb rcqdms*e rredqfiernh{mowrcrtgror$r eeffi, notiust
on tle re) hertfciden esaeteod ffi*c he*t*ihe &2,*, dbmba tBgrfrEY
Clnty), p*Srnn {fffdofi} and gt phc* {m*t*p o eqprirder*}- frr ffi mrst be
applied ,rpre than ryre to elimirde e#fsfied s*ards and a bqg Hrr rwragurer* pogran
iseserffi.
fiertilides €fic# bsapff,ed d=n €ES tIffi *s adrtdy groring ild #ms ae * l6t 12
inches bng (lSH, ffi) drd er*E WiB q ffi, lHbBklp #ic*i* b & uewrramded
*"*U rery eiyaerre*+ Ttte pe#msredee tre**fcg6)cm rtry gready *rc to
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and the cgtide of the plant can be thicker which in tum heases tte upt*e of U}e herbicile.
ln mnfiast srmnrltreatnent can result in subtantialdamage to trargeted plants.
The RCC Weed tlap-
field bintueed nobs
The cunent locations of
bindueed dkl not make it
on the cunent RCC
Weed Map. The
majority of the
populations that were
found appear to be
relatively new. They are
located on the earthen
dams that have been
recently buitt on the
property. Another small
area was located on one
of the newly disturbed
dirt roads and is
apparently new from this
year (see photo to the
nghq. Ottler populations are arourd the old ranch compound and.some small, scattered areas
aiouiU Ue rahch. I cannot be stated enough frrat tlreb revegetatirg, rnair*y by tall &nnant
seding wtth perennialgrasses, will be the best defense 4ainst bindureed infestations
spredirg w*n ne degree d disturbarre tfe property b seeng ard wi[ experbrrc in the ftrture.
Ytl. Brief Onrcryiew of $c Plert lloundstongue {Qynogtossum officinalel
Homndstorgrue wre rd fowd very extensivety on the RCC in the $xrurEr d An3. The nx)st
not# aea was a labral dihh,ust sflrffr of the Bffir ffid hdirg north<prttl6t This ditch
had dense cwer of bo$ trowrOstsrgre ard phrn# U$sfle. TtE legend m the "FLancfi
ConeqnrO Anrcnity Area Weed knrer*ory" map inmnecfr lbts onff this& on thb lateral coming
frorn the ed 4e d tle earttrcn &n and b enmeousff mksing ttounen$E-
Hqg|mngre b a noxkrus u,eed rw widespread trroGs ilE U.S. ard $sted 6 onry absent
from 8 out af the 50 states. A member of the Boraginare Family, it is lisfied as a noxious,
resfided a prohlbibd ureed h 6 shbs arH zCanadian prsrinc. A rdirc dEE rnowkis of
yuestern Asia and eastem Europe, lt b npst cofiunon be{oil fr) degrees N ard beoomes s@rce
tura&tfrel*ffierramr rqim. fhmd#rgue bttq{tilto hat e bear itodled as a crop
seed csr*ilniuil* fiom &mpa
l{orfrffilgre b a bbrrrid ad forms a rc& ln b ffi p dsofi, slrple, n$escent haves
4 to 12 irrcfres long and 1 to 2 inches wk e. lt hm a thidq Ud" brancfifrtg tryod- Floweliltg
sterns ac pro&.Ed tE 2's W q saneilIrs ffi if erwirormerel can#hrr ae sfres**
tftrsrffitgpe irnorescenm tltre rp lo 35 f** to *le forrers €adr ad ge h tE axils d tE
leaves or stprt termird brarctEs (see photo O$orrlrg page)- Frub ae mdeils wilh surfaces d
$rd bdbed hmks (gilocfrit*r) ffiaot fre "vehro" taCma*B dispersal. Th onry neans of
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reproduction is by seed. ln Montana, seed
production estimates range ftom 30&675 seeds
per plant. Seeds remain viable an average of only
2-3 years and studies indicate a vernalization
period (a cold period) such as ovenrintering is
needed to break dormancy. Disturbance is
important for houndstongue seedling
establishment. On Dutch coastal dunes,
houndstongue only orcuned where horses and
co,\,s were allowed to graze. lt is also better
adapted to moister sites and does not do well in
dry grassland areas with less than 12 inches
annual precipitation. Houndstongue is also not
stric'tly biennial as repeated flowering has been
observed in the 3d and 4s years. lt can also
cause liver damage in livestock if it occurs by
accident in hay. Any level of contamination in hay
is considered potentially lethal for livestock.
Fortunately in a rangeland situation, livestock
generally avoid houndstongue.
Effective long-term control requires that
houndstongue be removed and replaced by more
desirable and weed+esbtant plant communities. Herbicides are more effective on large
infestations when irmrporateit into lorgrternr managenent plans tH irdrde replaefurt of
handstorgue w*St desir*h species, carefrd land use man4unefit, ard prevention of rew
infestations. Controlwith herbicides is temporary, as it does not ctrange those conditions that
allorv infestatkms to om.r. Pi&ran, dicarsa, chbrsuhffi1 metsrffinon ild e4nE) *nire can
k*l tumeofigue ds$s. R@ ryptlcdias rny be rrcffitry{or sercral yeas to rnaintain
adeQuab @r#d- hffi cfioft= ad rabs are irfluenoed bygffiSr st4e, M demig, ard
erwkorrnerH mn#br6 {e-g- dra€ht}. As *$ays, ffi wi$ $e q$rty ureed nqer for
apprryriate rG anil t*nirq- Re.#blxrrel* of mnpeffiive, dsir$b @ spe(b w#t be
lnperative for brq tenn sucess.
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Vlll. Brief Overview of the Plant
Russian olive lElaeagnus
angustffolial
There is one Russian olive tree on
the RCC at this time (photo of the
silver green tree to the right).
Russian olive is now a state listed
and county listed noxious weed and
needs to be removed. A trip down
the Colorado River west of Silt and
heading for Grand Junction will give
an appreciation of the invasive
abilities of this tree in more mesic
(moist) environnents along our river
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cogidors. Some invasion is also occuring along the Roaring Fork River, but so far in very low
densities. The NRCS at ore tlnrc (and not too far into the dbtant past) soH tlese bees,
unwtufotgty- They are nouy offuffrg cost share programs for their removal. These trees have
proven to-Ue capaOb d e:Hrsiuety repkirg our rdive cofrtrttrooe and rr#hre in the cl*ild
ilabil# l(|Ntrn as riparian ansas, $e stands d vegsfdion mociated with rduralwatercourses.
\MlSr augrnentatiur porG, gokrg If i&al sites ui[ be avdl# for ttre pder*id splmd d
p1ssian-oBre on tr6 RCC- Urc O b dt'kty to resprad # beirg cut dorffii, imnrediately
'palntfu1g" ttre strrnp wfrh an efbctire hert*:irte b recsrrnended b effediue*y lrt tle tee-
Setrcre-mmOs, torchdmg glrsiqg ad $en trerbiliide +ptlcatlon and etert floodirg have
been used to kill Russian olive. Contacting the Garfield County Vegetatitn liar@er or a
licensed appficattr for tre mo€t eftclire rnefiod is eseelH
lL ffi sc Pffi &ffi ffdoil ltuffih t ,frl
One hdft**rC pmrc hc*dcr a rcrrcgret*d trB north{prthuestd&eer$pn dan
sdr& d &e Oam a the ranc*r coneounA. Usually $ere b aluays more than iust the single
pffi H m hcded It*rB spstics b to be $*chcd as cr#bn b pcsfrb d thb poirtt
becased&e h densnf- St*r *lq*f can becarffited by hffidfiJgitg, hi crrrd !e
ontrolled by mortng. Some of the
same herbicides used in applications
fior other species in thb document work
on sulfur cinquefoil. Pbloram ([ordon),
applied in spring or f;all at the late bud
stage, or a combination of picloram and
2,4-D can also b used. CloPYralid
(fransline) does not damage sutfur
cinquefoil. This is of note since this is
an herbicide that may be used for other
weeds on the property. Sulfur
cinquefoil has even been observed
outcompeting other noxious weed
species (CNAP 2000). Ongoing, future
searches should continue to occur for
this plant on the RCC and particularly
in the revegetated areas near the main
ranch compound. Again, focusing on
improving the competition with sulfur
cinquefoil is key to preventing the
spread of this species. lt appears revegetating with annual rye was dore in the area sutfur
cirqrlefoil wm bcated. Annual rye b not goirg to provirle the competition necessary to resist
noxkxrs weed invaskxrs. Pserrrid grasses are a rm*ty. TtE dark green leaf in the siler
of tE phob fure with severd ledefs cornirg from a center point b sutfur cirquefoil.
X. Brief Orewbwof thePffi GomnonTansy lTulrccfim %lfgnt€'
A f* se#ed ffi d conrrpn tansy were formd ns Sle entrare to fte rancfr iust off Red
Canyon Road. This yellow member of the Asteracere or Sunflouer Family was uQinally
introdroed b ttoffi Arnsba fur use in fulk rernedbs and re aI ornaner*d ffi. The ndtrte
corfirxrt tarsf ffi are eaif ]eoog*zd by tte A**opeeO, tn.ffin-f,ke yelor cfisters of
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flowers they produce in the summer. Leaves are
finely divided into leaflets giving the roseftes a
fern-like appearance. Common tansy emits a very
strong odor when crushed. lt has a long history of
medlcinal use but has now become a potential
threat to the ecological health of areas it is
invading. Common tansy spreads mainly by
seeds, and less often from creeping rhizomes to
form dense clumps. The plants contain alkaloids
that are toxic to humans and livestoc* in large
doses. Plants are unpalatable to livestock and
therefore increase in overgrazed areas as
reduction in desirable species allows for the
spread of common tansy.
On the RCC, simply pulling the few existing plants
for several years and being certain they do not go
to seed should eliminate the small infestation.
Gloves should be wom to prevent possible
absorption of toxins through the skin. Either
mowing or hand pulling should be done during the
bud stage as this is reported to prevent the growth
of flowering stalks (LeCain and Sheley 2OO2)
thereby limiting seed production. lf mowing is used, blades shouH be set high to minimize
impacts to desirabb spedes in tire ar€- lrietasutfuron (Esmt) b reprted to give effective
control and at very low rates. However it is limited to areas where ground water contamination
b not an issue ard fie ruater tabb b not less than 20 feet- Cffinte (Rodeo) and 2,4-D are
altemative trcrb**rs for use near rds h* are apparerS rd rery efiective on G(nrnxxr ta*sy-
For more irffikm csrtact frre 6.r{y lreed manager adror klemsed appticator regarding
herbickle use*or ouwnrxr tansy-
Caution! Ilont ham that native fiis0e.
The folknrhg rxatiue S*sfle resiles on th RCC ard had a Srg stlowirqg irct rH d $e
western portisr d Cde Creek Ri(fue Rod in fte ykinity d Ld 5 Ar frIe surnrner d 2fi)3- lt is
importrant to lan to dh*inguistl thffi natirc tf*sk fiorn tE rsr-rdive this&sso a rd to
cause accidental iniury to them instead of the targeteQ rnvasues.
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All photos ard te)d by Lisa Tasker unbss stabd dervube- "Rancfi CorpoutO Arteni$ Area
Weed furcr*ory Map" and "Cqffer Rarrch \ reed Managerent Plan'map by Lisa Tasker and
Michad Grab. Many of tre # rere rffi ulh a GPS unL Aw t;rcs{kns or iltq*irs
regad*rg fib docrcmrt, de6e caH E-M. Embgild, LLC at (970) 948-4857.
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Ranch Compound Amenity Area Weed lnventory
Mixed this0e medium density
Cheat grass
Plumeless thistle med to light in hay fields
Plumeless tristb high densfi
Plumeless thistb medium densig
Plumeless thistle lort density
Canada thlstle high density
Canada thbtle medium density
Gravel mining area
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Refierences- The Weed tanagement Plan for the Ranch at Coulter Creek
Beck, K.G. 1996. Ganada thistle. Colorado State University Cooperative
Extensbn Natural Resorlrc Series, No. 3.108.
htp:www.olocilate.eddDep6rcoopEttt/PuBs/!.lATREsr031 08.hhl [25 Aug 031.
Bridgpran, T- 1832. Ttre Ya ng Garfiensb Assi.*ard. George Robertsorf ltew
York. 1O4 pp.
Carpenter, A.T. and TA. Munay. 1998 Element Steuuardslrlp Abstracilfor
Brortus tedqum. TtE Natse Consenrancy, Wiltlbnd f reeds illarngpfiE t &
Researrtr Progrram. Arlingfton, VA (703) 841-5300
Cobrado Nmral Areas Pmgranr 2(n0. Cnea/fu {, b*glM yW
Managenwrt Plant, Caing for the Land Senes tV. Colorado Deparfnent of
Nafurd Resouee, Denver, GO.
Colorado tllreed Uanagerner* Assqidirn (CUilAI zffiL Trorblesom UH
dtc fury llountain Vubst, Sercnh Edition.
Evans, J.E. ard N. Eckad- 1987. Elemeril silemrdsl*, *stuact br Adefl**r
a0rdd*m,Gtrlfixln nonruood- The Ndre Ccsennncy, y\riHhnd Weeds
Managertett & Resactr nogran A*pils; VA Cr03) I'11-58U)
Hokn, LG-, J.V- Pancfio, J-P- l{etbelger . 1gT7 - Ttre lltlorfr's Wqd Weeds:
Hufiord, KM' and s'J' Mazer' 2fi)3' Plant ecot!'pes: genetic differentiatbn in
tre qB d ecologkld resiloratim. frands in E@ ad Euo#.ryr 18, 147-155
Kolq LT., and A. Gassrnam. 1999. Plumeless fikile (cuded ttk#e, brh0y
\/Ig*rh pot$r* lnsffite aS # tlniyersny, reuig, Vrglnia.
LeGair, R ad R Sheby - [ffi',. Conrnontamy (Tffimn t$rc[
tilontarn S[ab University Exbnsion Servie ttloreuiOe MT199911 AG.
Boanran,llT.
Louda, S.M., D. Kende[, J. Connor ild D. Sir$erld. 1997. Eoologid eftfi
of an ised iilrodroed ftr tc biobdcd cortml d ffi, *iqwZft: l0&
1@9.
Lym, R.G., G.M CaMn and AG. Doder. 1905. Abelfi wormwood ooffioL W-
838 (RelYLpdL Aplil 1gS, tffr$f,, BHrsim Servb &ldh.
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Lyons, K.E. 1998. Element atewardship abstract tor Convolvulus aryens.s, field
bindweed. Th Nature Gonservancy, Wildland l/\IeeG Uanagernent & Researctr
Program. Arlington, VA (703) M1-5300
MSU Extension Weed Managemenl Land Resources and Environnrental
Sciences Department 2001- Bozernan, ir;f. uwuw.u,eeds.npntana.e&r
Miticfi, L.W. 1975. Absinth uonnrruood-a probbm ureed? Proc. NC Weed
Cont Conf. 3O:4142.
Nnzzo, \riroria, 2003. Elernert sterrarOstrlp absnnactfur Gh*um arrryE,
Canae tilrhfle, creeplng tdsde, Caffiomlar thl#. The ll*rc Conseryancy,
Wildland Weeds Management & Researctr Program. Arlington, VA (703) S41-
53m
Shelay, RL and J.K Petuoff, sds. 1999. B:ro@y dd *knqerleirtof AroxiD.rs
Raryerarld ltlleeds- Oregon * Uf*uerslty Press, Gom*, OR
Tu, lll., Hu'4 C- & J.M. Randd- 2W1- Wbed Coffiol ilefiods Handbmlq The
Nature CorservarrcV, htpJJhorceG.Ldavls.e&r, ver$on: Apil AXn .
Webe, AF., C.D. Salbbury, ard B-W- Bean. 1995. Douyny brorne (Brcmus
tedutnil,ioforted goatsrass (Aeg#Ss qWial and ]uselreed (Corryza
canaaen*s) sdrd in fallor- AI/eed rer/lnobgy 9:249.2il.
Wsconsin Departnent of Nahrral Resources. 1998. Musk or Nodding Thisile
(Cardurs rrdans), Plurneless a Bri$y This0e (Ca*ns aergtoirc), flid Bd
Thbde (Girsrm vulgare).h@nuw.drr.snafie.wi.usl l27 AA 08N
Wrage, LJ- ad Kfudr, RC- 1973- UeriliFcation ad offid drrcnrnrood sagp.
S.D. Agr. Ext SerYie Reft sgt
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Appendix 1. The Garfield County Weed List
Noxious Weed Program
:ofitio llrIffirl.:l +!til:.,f
arfield CountY
Gounty Weed Supervisor: Steve Anthony
MailingAddress: P.O.Box426
Rifle, CO 81650
Phone Number: 970S25-3969
Gounty Weed List
Musk thistle
icnicory 'loxeye daisy
iCommon burdock iPlumeless thistle
lHoary cress (Whitetop) iPurple loosestrife
tHoundstongue iRussian olive
:Jointed goa-tgrass lScotch thistle
it<napweed, diffuse iTamarisk (Sattcedar)
iKnapweed, Russian iToadflax, Dalmatian
iKnapweed, spotted rToadflax, yellow
lLeafy spurge iYellow starthistle
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RT'LES A}ID REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE ADMIMSTRATION A}.ID
ENFORCEMENT OF THE COLORADO WEED MANAGEMENT ACT
STATEMENT OF BASIS AI.ID PLJRPOSE
These rules are adopted pursuant to $ 35-5.5-115, C.RS. (2000) ard pertain to the state nodous
weed list md the firherance and enforcenrent of the provisions of tre Colorado Weed Maugement
Act" $$ 35-5.5-101trou& ll9, C.RS. (2000).
The purpose oftrese rules ue to: designate tre state noxiors weed lisf by addlng md ddaing
species thu meet tre criteria of a norious weed as specified in $ 35-5.5-103, C.RS. (2000) whicl
states: nnoxiors weedo meau ur alien plant or pars of ur alien plant thd have be€n designdod by rule
as being noxious or has been declared anoxiors weed by alocal advisory boar4 md rnoets one or
more of trefollowing criteria;
(a) Aggressivdy invades or is detrimental to economic crops or ndive plant comunities;
(b) Is poismous to livestoch
(c) Is a carrier of detrimental insects, diseases, or prasites;
(d) The direct or indirect effect ofthe presence of this plurtis derimental to fre environrcntally
sourd nranagement of ndrnal or agrioiltural eco6)4st€ms;
ard provide gsnemal guiddines pertainingto tre applicatim for ard distihtim of mies frornfre
Noriors \[eed Ir{magement Fund to rnurage norious weeds within fte SUF of Colorado.
FACTUAL ISSTJES ENCOI.JNTERED
Prrsumtto $$ 35-5.5-103(18.5), 108(2), md ll5, c.Rs. (2000I rhe stdeNoxiors trIoed List was
originally adopted qr March 13,lgyl after strneying the local advisory boards md courties. As
required by 35-5.5-f 03 (18.5), C.RS. (2000) a surv€,y was senl to all corrrties on Febnrary 3, 20OO,
requesting treir inprt conceming the State Noxious Weed list Based qr the input from tre courties
and publictestimony, the StaENoxiorsWeedListwas ganded ardtretopH w€edswereprioritized.
1.00 Deftritims
'rds['r nrenrs the Colorado Noxiots Weed Act, $$ 35-5.5-l0l lhrou$ ll% C.RS. (1996 Stpp.).
'Commissioner' meas the Cormnissimer of Agrioilture, Colorado Oe,prtnern of Agriculttne or
a designted euployee of tre Deputnent of Agdc,ttltre.
"Deputmenf' mefiis the Colorado D€puEn€nt of Agiculttne.
uDivisisr' as rsed in g 35-5.5-ll0 of tho Act meurs the Colorado Divisiqr oftrrildlife" S€e" $ 33-
l-110, C.RS. (1996 Snpp.).
Tund" med$ theNoriors Weed N{mag€rn€ot Fund, prrsuant to
$ 35-5;5-l16 oftre Act
'State Weed Coordfuratot'' meals lhe Departrnent errployee appointod pnsumt to $ 35-5.5-t 17 of
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2.00 The StateNoxiousWeedlist i
A The following weed species, listed in alphabetical order, are identified as the StAeNo<iors Weeds.
They have been identifiedloy individtral corrrties as problem weeds in tre county's area or have been
recomme,nded for muragement throug[r public testimony. These weed species should be cmsidered by
emh local advisory Uoua ana local govenring body in the development, adopion ard enforcenrent of
thoir noriors weed tist md noxious weed managenrent plm. The StUe Noxiots Weeds arq
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Absidh wqmwood (Aremisia ab sinthium)
African nre (P egoum harmala)
Black beirbme Qlyscyamts niger)
Black nighrhhade (blmtm nigrum)
Blue mushd (Chorispora terclla)
BormcingPet (Sponwia oficindi s)
Bnll thisde (Crrciunwlgarc) .
Cmel&qn (,4lhagi pseudalhagi)
Canada thistle (Cirsium mvense)
Chicmy (Cichorium intybus)
Chinese clematis (Clermtis orientalis)
Coast taweed Qtladia sativa)
Comnon burrdock (Araiun mirus)
Common waina (Crupiru vulgaris)
Common groundsel (&rucio wlgaris)
Commm mullein (Verbascunt thapsus)
Common St Jdnsnst (Ifipericm perforaun)
Common tnsy (Toweum vigarc)
Commm teasel (Dpsacus fullonum)
Cypress spnrgp (Euphorbia cypart ssias)
Dalmatian toadfloq hoad-leaved (Iinari a dolmatica)
Dalmation toadfl aq nmow-leaved (I. geni stifoka)
Damds rocket (He speris naruruli s)
Diftse knryrreed (Cbztaurea dfua)
Doumy b,rme (Brumus tectorum)
Deds woad (/satis tinctoria)
Enrasim watermil tcil Qulyriophyllum spicanm)
Field bindrreed (Cmvotnius a*vnsis)
Flixweed (ksuraini a sophia)
Gmt salvinia (futvinia nolesn)
Green fo:rtail (&taria :r.ridis')
Hairy nightshade (blonon sarrrchoides)
Halogetm Qlalogeton glomeraas)
Hory cres(Cudmiafuda)
Houndsmgue (Clwgloswn ofr cinale)
Hydrilla (Iildrilla hyhilla)
Johnsmgrass (brgfiun lnlepew e)
Joiiled gpatgrass (Aegilops cylinbica)
Kochia (r(oc& ia scoparia)
Irafv spurge (krylorbia ewla)
Mayweed chamomite (Anthenis cotula)
Meadow lmapurced (Cmtawea pratensis)
Mediterranem sagB (Safua aethiopis)
Medusahead rye (Treniatherum cqut-nn"dsae)
Moth mullein (Yerbarctn blataria)
Irrlusk thistle (Cafus rutox)
M)'rtle spurgp (Euplnfifa nyrsinrtes)
Orange hawkrreed (Hieracium aurantiacum)
Oxeye dasy (C-hrys otthe nrum leucanthetwn)
Perennial peeeerweed (I*pidiun latifolium)
Perennial sow&istle (funclrus arvensis)
Plnmeless thi *le (hhils rcantlni&s)
Poism hemlocik (Cmium mrculatwt)
hrncnnerrine qribulils tenestris)
hnple loosesuift (Lfihrum salicaria')
Qrrkgrass (Elytrigia rePq?s)
Redstem fililes (Erodiun ciannrium)
Rn$ dreletmurced (Chot *illa iwea)
Russian lclrytl'id (C*ntawea repens)
Rnssim-olive (Elaeagrus mgustifol@
Rrssim thistle (fulsob collina and S iberica)
Saltcedtr (Tonmtx pantitloro @rd T. twnosissima)
Scentless chmomile (Anthemis antensis)
Scoeh ftistle (Onopor&m acmtliwt mdO. tauricum)
Sericea lespedeza (Lespedea ameatct)
Shepherdspnrse (Capsella burs*pastoris)
Spored loapweed (&ntauea macdosa)
Spnn-ed anoda @r?oda cristata)
Sqr$roso lmrywed (C*nta *ea *gaa)
Sulfnr cin+re,foil (Potenttlla rcaa)
Swainsonpe a (Splneruphysa s alsula)
Tansy raryort (*ne cio jacobrea)
Velvetleaf (rbu tilan tleophrasti)
Venice mallow (Hibisctts trionum)
Wildcraway (Qmncmtfi
Wild musturd (Brassica lcaber)
Wildoats (Avutuf,aua)
Ttlild p,roso nillet (Potictttn miliaeum)
Yellou, fo:aail (&torta glauca)
Yellow nr*sedge (Wrus esculenus)
Yellow stareistle (C.entawea solstitialis)
Yellou, toadflor (Linoia wlgoris)
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B. The following weed spocies are recognized as tre top ten prioritized weed species forthe Strte of
Colorado. After malysis of a statewide survey of counties, trese species are acknowledged to be the
most widespread and to case the great€st economic impact in tre Sare of Colorado. These species
shatl be considered by eadr local advisory board urd local governing body in tre devdopmeat
adoption urd enforcenrent of their noxiors weed list and noxiors weed muragenrent plan They are
listed in alphabaical order:
Cmada &i$t€ (Atsitm ar-rnse)
Dalmaion toadfla:r (Linaria dabwtica d L. gai*ifolia)
Dlifruse }nrywd (Centatrea difuso)
Field bindureed (Cutwlwhts arvvrcts)
Houy crcs(Carbia&aba)
Hormdshngrre (Clwgbssun oficiwle)
IrdV sprgp (Euphorbia esalo)
Musk thisde (Cardas rutans)
Russim knrylv€ed (C-entauea repax)
Yellow toadflor (Litwia wlgoris)
C. The following u/eed species rry not be present or are not yet widespread or carsing gred
wonomic impact wiftin the Starc of Colorado. However, courties md local advisory bosds are
arcorragBd to contain md eradicab these species before they proliferate urd significurfly impact lhe
economic md envirsumrul valtres oftre lands ofthe Sute. They are listd in alphabetical ordffi
Absiilh wmwood (Aramffia absitttldun)
Africm nr (Pegorun hmnala)
Borcin$et (Spuoia oficltuli s)
Cmelthon (AW pseudallwsi)
Coas tarrryeed (Iulda saiva)
Common crl$m (Crupiru wlgwis)
Cmmm teasl (Dpsmrs fullorrtunt\
Cypress spurge (Euplnrbio cypari ssias)
D5rct's wod (Isor,s ttnctoria)
Eurasim watcrmilfoil (Ilyriophyllum spicafim)
Giet salvinia (eMnia nobsu\
Hy&illa (Ily*ilk lrydrilk)
Meadoev knryweed (C-enta nva prdensts)
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tvlediterrmem saSp (fuMa aefuiopts)
Mednsahead rye (Taeniaherau, caryt-rrrefuse)
lvlo& Errllcin (Verbasam blmuia)
Mytle sprge (Euplwrbta myrsinites)
Orege hawkrneed (Hierrcium anrotircuu)
Rush skcl€tmwcd (Cha*illo llorcea)
Serioea lespedeza (Icspefuo cvneaa)
Sptrncd moda (furda cristaiot)
Sqrams}rurylvrrd(C*ntanea@da)
Sulfin cingcfoil (Potentilh rcaa)
Tansy ragwut (&necio j rc& rea)
Venicc mallow (Hiblsctts triorum)
Yellow starthistle (Centawea solstlfr alis)
A Applicdims forgrant shall be zubmittedto tre Commissionu attre Dcputn€nt on sform
devdoped by fte Conurissioner.
B. Applicatiurs for grants will be evaluated on a conrpeirive basis, wift cmsid€ralim gverU brt not
restictod to, fte following factors: the o<tent of cooperdion snong private md public landowners; fte
rse of intqrded pest maragemst; tre potential impact of tre pqiect m noriors weed species; fte
iryacttlragrantfinds may beo(pectedtohaveqr cqrtinuedurcedmanagBrr€nt€fforts infifire
years; and the availability of rnatching fimds from privde md public souces.
Effective April 1, 2001
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Paving Roads Can Increase
Weed Invasions
Gelbard. J.L. and I- Belnap. 2@3. Roads
a conduits ior exotk plant irwaions in a
semiarid landscape. Cotwwtion Biolqy
t7Qy.42O-132-
l lthoucfi it is udl knounr that
A ,o.dJcan spread invasive
I L"."a* nervrescarctr strorusdrat
somc rvi& lre wonsc than odrers In
Utah, areas along paved roadswere far
more likdy to be inrded dran thcc
along 4-whcdJrivc mcfrs- Thi"
",rg-
gcsts that limidng rmd im-
provcments could helP
keep out invasivcuds.
'EadrscpofrudinP
prorernent uould aPPcar to
con!,€rt an increasing area
of natural habiat m road-
side habitat " sayJonathan
Gdband, urtro did drb rvorlc
while at Duke UniversitY in
Durham,ISnh Carolina
5l million hectares of thc American "For example, our results mggot that
Vest. Rmds are a big part of the proL improvirylg k6 [about 6milol of4'
tern: forinstance' vehides can EansPon *ho"lJti" traclcs to paved roads con'
nonnative d inrc uninfe*cd aras' r€rts an arcragp af 12.4 ha labout 30
andd€arfu€tadduringrmdcorsrgc- acrcsl of intetkx habiat to roodsidc
tion gives ureed seads a place ro beome i [habitatl," say Gelband and-Bclmp'
.r.rtli"nua htuitively, it makcs *o* i The rescarrdrcrs also found that
that improved roads would spread improved roads in interior sires had
woeds morc dnn would p,rimitivc rd msrc nonmtive plant cow:r. Clheagras
becagsc clrc former havc more traffic, oovcf was morc than three times greater
more ocpccd soit, and morc maintc- idltgdorsitesdigfglll-"f*dl9dl
nance strch as morring and hcrbici& ffidrdio{"*hol-d.i '.
rreatmenr$ all ofwhich can favor inva- trads (26 rrcrsus 8 pgrccnt).
sivc species. Overall, the cover of rronnative
cmUtah'sCanyonlandsNationallbrk ;;;; more than l9:.r".*
The rcscardrers determined the cqrcr -<i-- ^f ;-o.i.o. sne-I-he rcscardrers deteTmlneo mc c(nrcr ---At
""mbcr
of natirc spc-
andnumberofspecisofnonratineand ftl 3o pcraent lorrcr at interior
natiw phnts in two arcrs: 1o *rr---1 .^ .--.1 mads dran at
To sc if nonnatirrc wecds rally art ohnts was morc dran 50 pcroent gr.a3cr
morc likdy to inrade along improned 'in interior sitcs adiaent to pmred roads
rwds,@bandand Bdnapsunrcyed dE dran in droscadimn o&rv1od-drive
plants aLong 42 roads with varylng de- tracls. ln additkrn, roed imprwemcnt
grca ofimprovement (pavcd' improved .fr"noa O" numbcr ofbodr cxotic and
sufic strct as gravEl, gradd' atd 4- ,r".ii **b in drc inerior commu'
u,hceldrivcEa&) inand-arorndurth- nity study ploa: thc numbcr of exotic
HtrJ,fi.:i#"ffi ":'." "f::-to
pavcd roads dran at
the rqd)"J'i,,..,io,"I5'q*ru;:Hxlff,'Il[;
ncar but not right nert to --.:--:-
rqds (abour:o -o.o torl oPPonTttt: Tmairn
to Prultntcxouc
the verge).
r*'*r
iion*ti""l -plant
invasions in this
cJluard and Belnap ;; ,*:
found that road improve- Gonstrucuon ot
mcnt greatly in"ror.aT. pro-yeqcnt.lf cxisting roeds'" say
corrcr of nonr,..io pLr.oin Gdbard and Bclnap' er
and is nonv at thc Univcrsity of C-ali-
fornia at Dav'r$ and J4/nc BdnaP of
ttre US- fuogicat Sutr.Y in lr{eb,
Urah, in dre April 2fi)3 issue oF Con-
scrutioflBiolq.
Chcargrass' knaPwecds' and odrcr
nonnative plans have invaded nearly
roadside v€rtqs. Notably' chcatgrass
Govcrwas three dmcs grcater in nerges
abngpavcd rds than along{-whcel-
drivc tradrs (27 versus 9 percent).
ln ddition, verges dong imProwd
roa& wcrc wi&r, rangrng frorn about
O-9 nrercrs on each skkof4-whcc['drive
tradss to 7 metcrs on dr side ofPved
reds.Thb nrcans that imprwing roads
crrr conv€rt natural habitat to nonna-
dve wccd-infcsed roadside habitat.
..:. :::':::i.Watcb is writtcn by Robin Meadours, a frelance science writcr
spcidizing in consenation.
S Conscrvatirm In Prache . sixnaufr3ttbLt trt..t
;*-,.rffi
Pa'!d.o.d hlt.hrdta. tut, h.dE(*5d
Attachment20
Revegetation Letter
Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD Rezoning/ Subdivision Prelirninary Plan Application October2003
e.m, ecological,".
September4,2(m
Tim Mdloy, Planner
TG Malloy Consulting, LLC
141 Orchad tane
Glenwood Strttgs' CO 81601
Dear Mr. Malloy:
Enclosed please frrd a map depicting tte soildisfrrrbarpes qrtride $e buildhg envekrpes on tleRanch at CodEr
Creek peryour reqges[ Ti*
"i"p
visuany OeplcS the arec d dshrtarre sffid 6r rs*U fhe EDb b#
gires the ds&nea fubtd soil distnbance as€age per Joe Enzer.
Arcas depicfed:Acrce to beeesd€d:
Road+10fteteach side 8.6 acres
Pond area and toosoil sfiockpile 40 acres
2'DumDing' sites. 2 acres/ea.4 aeres
Wder tank di.sfirrbance area 1.9 ases
Water line to vmter tank .75 aqes
Total acres b be seeded:55.25 acrcc
Species rucormrendatlons for seedlng:
The folhuving seed mix is recommended forthe,pond and topooil rOcfpffe aroa, the-'dumplng'-$R |ry th"
rcadsides l6xcnr,Orq61e rcarlslr*frrenaysontrlsoutrenr eorlixlof fteProperty softdt|er#ffi, i-e- the
"mtive" arei 25 depited in $e weed #nagement dan). SpeciEc narieties are lbted, but if seed b avaihble that is
d nrore hcd orth, t*s b *rat/s $e bffi cfrfte (nd rebvant fur cresbd uthea@rs).
Common Name-Varietv Sclentif,c lhme %d Seed tix
Slender \IVheatonass.'San Lub"ffiu€ taavanrlus, syn. Nrownn @gulwn-30
Westem \Mreatorass-'Barton'pamvrun srnlfriii- svn. Aorwvtwt smithii 10
Grcen Needleqnass-'LodonR'Sltu:pvtuldula. sw. Nasella vifittub 10
Thie,ksoike Wheatorass-'Soda/aonovrcn iaaium. svn. EiVmus lancedafus 15
Blue Grama- Lorinoton"Aoureroui gracrlis, syn. Gtonglastfi?q3cf? ".- -
Ot tzopd-iymenordes, gyn. Adm atherun bYrcldtles
10
lndian Riceqrass-'Nezpa/t5
CresHWheabrass Aoroovrcn crisbtum 10
The blloring seed mix is recommended brtte roadsides and drfu*ays located-on the southsn portim of 0le
property in 6e areas of intact, native vege0atim. This mix dows frr tn a,nroundiry fidiue vegetatim b moe iIIb
the disfirbed r@dsides orer time.
Gonmon ]larne-Variety Sclentllic Narne % of Seed ttx
Slender \Alheatsrass-'San Luis"Etwmus-badryaulas,sp.AgoP@ 60
Wes*em Wheatqrass.'Barton'pawiirurn srnlhii. svn. Agrwrcn snltlrii 20
lndian Riceorass-'Nezoa/Ervzopsis nwrenordeq syn. Adtn atherum hyfipinaictes 20
No be sagebrusfr is to be seeded. The sagebrush seed availabb b the wrong specles of srueOrustt onhary b
yr,nat iny leed company will Ell yur. tt onrmen*U rydffi sageonrsn seed is BlGd, ftfrre prouems rd*d
to u,trd [E tenrec "gieneitic polluti6d couE cause gr6at trarm even offi tre property. Sunoundirlg ares of b[
sagpbmsh $f readry, t oentafiry cdffiize Stese neuly seeed si[s orcrtime.
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Timing of Seeding:
Seeding needs to occur in the late fall as many species need a winter of cold temperahrres to break dormancy.
This is knorn as "fiall donnant seeding".
The .Ranch at Goutbr Creek Map of Revegetatbn Areas' depicts less area of disturbance then Joe Enzer, the
prq.d r*rry, s es6mating wiir occur- 5re rnap b$ <lishirbed are6 that were mappeq on th9 ground with a
6du"r positidning svstem iops) by EM Ecobgidl Theclient iswilling to post_bong fon the btd mages he has
preOlcreO kr E e aide taUtd anO *irs b seert any and aS arec-.d di*rfted soils r,ffi b tte irffiashrchre
activities outside of nL guilding Envelopes, regaritess of the differences in mreages in this letterand the enclosed
map.
Topsoil and Aggfeg& Pihe:
The client expects b have alltopsoil and aggregab piles removed in under the 90 day window when soil cover is
,esrired. m i1re erer* rra ur tirpsoru pnes-iro-ag$€gat€ piles rermilr brrypr.ttran T eE, the.dient will use the
r"Eo ,i* fitrir"d &s rne"i;;. ?pr":r_* ar-r aniriat,ion-ieseeding +eoes to seed onb Bre PiB to provide urced
ln addition to the remons given for seedirlg h the revegetation specfficatbns in a separab document (erosion
conbd ard vislrd srlurfut, tre ded is awe & o4tg is abo befrE dorp to help prottibfr rpxbus weeds'
The follotirq "*".rU Ir U.ugnt to your atEntion fiom the RCC'a reru ueed management guidellnes fur the
property-
"lt tales a cdresive rnanagement efiort oupbd with very prevention sffategies $at include
car€n$y +p$ed-te reget#* diulies. h;dffin o unOemtardkE &e irdivftfi,al noxixls til€eds and
aodresiin! itt *-rp#n*ry, efforts rnust be made b esbblbtr heaEry, ureed+es[ffi plartsrurunilies
on ule R€t, bosr iir exiSin!:alere and ol b@ siEs shtsd fur seerfmg. The gpd needs b be to prou*rB
spedes g1ai are aog b fl 6e ni*re thd b or oouH be filbd by tte irwding weed. On arem ... laid bare,
rcesEret|slg desi'ed spedes A crilicd fo hiltry an effedirrc a]d ewtomiut lorgF&fin seed
rnapgemer*progmn."
Sirerely,vl ---4 /f.A-! \/a*-/.--t+Isa lasKer
Principal tsiobgk*, E}rl Eoobgticd, LLC
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Attachment 2l
Noxious Weed Control Letter
Ranch at Corrlter Creek
PUD Rezoning/ Subdivision PreUrninary Plan Application October2003
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P.O.BOX 2525
BAsALT.CO,8162I
97G96}.9723
colo. Dept. ofAg. Lic.,I0396
PRoPoSAL EpB rREE,& WEEp sEm/CEs
JOE ENZER
SNOWIUASS LAND CO,
923-28W
FAX-'9234305
APRIL 18,2@,2
NOXIOUS WEED MAI\AGEMEM PIAN
THE OID IJqWRENCE RANCH,
CTARFIELD COUNTY,CO,
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COMPANY ENTENDS TO CoNTROL THE PL NTTS ON THE CIARF|ELD COUNTY
NOXOUS WEED LIST , DEPENDING ON THE SPEC'ES FOUND AND THE HABTTAT IN
WHICH THEYARE FOUND,WLL DETERMINE THE COMROL MEASURES TTil\TARE
IMPLEMENTED. ROARING FORK VEG. MGMT. WILL FOLLOW ALL I.ABEL
INSTRUCNONS FOR ANY HERBICIDE THAT IS USED. THE T1MING OF THE
APPUCATIONS NND THE DURAT]ON WLL DEPEND ON THE WEATHER AND THE
GROWTH STAGE OF THE TARGFT PHNTS .
Member of rhe Cotorado Weed ManagementAssociation
And the ColoradoAssociation of l_awn- Care profesionals
Attachment 22
Mine rat Rights Description
Ranch at Cotrlter Creek
PUD Rezoning/ Subdivision Prelirninary Plan Application October2003
Tim Mallov
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Sarpa, John [ohn.sarpa@snowmassland.com]
Monday, December 09, 2002 12:45 PM
Tim Malloy (TGMALLOY@SOPRIS.NET)
FW: Mineral Rights at Laurence Ranch
See attached for mineral rights update.
---Original Message-----
From: Chris LaCroix [mailto:clacroix@garfi eldhecht.com]
Sent: Monday, December 09, 200212:06PM
To: Sarpa, John
Subject: Mineral Rights at Laurence Ranch
John: Please forward this message to Tim Malloy-I don't have an email
ad&ess for him.
I reviewed the title commitment for Laurence Ranch to see if there were any
severed mineral rights. There is no clearly identified owner of a severed
mineral estate; however, there is an exception (that is very common) for the
right of a proprietor of a vien or lode to remove minerals, as reserved in
the US patent. In other words, when the US patent for the land was granted,
the US government reserved the right to separately convey or lease the right
to mine the land (by the way, SLC obtained insurance for this exception).
It is not clear from the title commitment whether the US ever actually
conveyed mineral rights or entered into a mineral lease for the property. If
not, then there would be no notice required in connection with the land use
application. I've got a call into Land Title and I'm going to ask them to do
a search to see if there are any mineral estate owners or lessees who are
entitled to notice. I'll let you know what they say.
Chris LaCroix
Garfield & Hecht, P.C.
601 E. Hyman Avenue
Aspen, Colorado 8161I
Phone: (970)925-1936
Fax: (970) 925-3008
email: clacroix@garfieldhecht.com
NOTICE: This e-mail message and all attachments transmitted with it may
contain legally privileged and confidential information intended solely for
the use of the addressee. If the reader of this message is not the intended
recipient, you axe hereby notified that any reading, dissemination,
distribution, copying, or other use of this message or its attachments is
strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please
notifr the sender immediately by telephone (970-925-1936) and delete this
message and all copies and backups thereof. Thank you.
Tim Malloy
From: Chris LaCroix [clacroix@garfieldhecht.com]
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 4:22 PM
To: John Sarpa (E-mail); tgmalloy@sopris.net
Subject: FW: Minerals at Laurence Ranch
Please see attached from Land Title- looks like you don't need to notiflr anyone.
Chris LaCroix
Garfield & Hecht, P.C.
601 E. Hyman Avenue
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Phone: (970)925-1936
Fax: (970) 925-3008
email : clacroix@garfieldhecht.com
---Original Message-----
From : Tom Schuneman [ma ilto :tsch uneman@ltgc.com]
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 4:08 PM
To: Chris LaCroix
Subject: GW237632
Re: Our order G\M37632
Chris: Per our conversation, as there is no severed mineral interest, other than the right of a proprietor reserved in
the Patent it is Land Title's policy that there is no one to notiff.
Tom Schuneman
Title Manager
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Attachment23
BOCC Resolution No. 2OO3-41
Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD Rezoningr/ Subdivision Prelirninary Plan Application October2(M3
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At a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Garfield County,
Colorado, held in the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Garfield County Plaza Building, in
Glenwood Springs on Monday, the 2od day of June,2OO3,there were presenl:
fohn Martin . Commissioner Chairman
Larrv McCown lhcan$. Commissioner
Trdsi Hount . Commissioner
Don DeFord County Attonrey
Mildred Alsdorf , Clerk of the Board
Ed Green ,County Manager
when the following proceedings, among others were had and done, to-rvit:
RESOLUTION NO. --edg=Jl-
A RESOLUTION CONCERNED WITII TIIT' APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PLAI\
FOR RANCIT AT COULTER CREEK SUBDTVISTON, SUBMTTTED BY SLC-
LAITRENCE, LLC.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado,
("Board") received aPreliminary Plan application from SlC-Laurence, LLC. ("Applicanf) to
subdivide approximately 479 acres of land into 26 single-family residential lots; and
WIIEREAS, the properly subject to this resolution is described as Lot 5 of Section 1, in
Township 7 South, Rangi ag W of the 6ft P.M., W1/2S81/4, E1/2Sw1 14 arldl-ots 6, 7 and 8 of
Section 6;N1/2NE1/4, SW1/4NE1/4 andNE1/4NWL14, allin Section 7, Township 7 South,
Range 87 W of the 6ft P.M., Garfield County, Colorado; and
WHEREAS, on April 9,2003,2003, the Garfield CountyPlanning Commission
forwarded a recomme,ndation of approval with conditions to the Board of County Commissioners
for the Subdivision Preliminary Plan request; and
WHEREAS, the Board held a public hearing on the 19e day of May, 2}O3,upon the
question of whether the above described Preliminary Plan should be granted or denied, at which
hearing the public and interested perlons were glven the opportunity to express their opinions
regarding the Preliminary Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Board continued the public hearing on the 196 day of May, 2003, to
allow the Applicant time to obtain written documentation from the State Engineer's Office
asserting no material injury to decreed water rights, in order to dernonshate that the project had a
legal and adequate source of water in accordance with section 4:91(A) of the Garfield County
Subdivision Regulations; and
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WIIEREAS, the Board held a public hearing on the 2od day of June, 2003,18m day of
February, 2003 upon the question of whether the above-described Preliminary Plan should be
granted or denied, at whiCh hearing the public and interested persons were give,lr the opportunity
to express their opinions regarding the Preliminary Plan; and
fi"d d.mEHtS,
the Board closed the public hearing on the 2n day of June, z}O3,to make a
WIIEREAS, the Board on the basis of substantial competent evidence produced at the
aforementioned hearing, has made the following determination of facts:
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was p:ovided' as requirld' for the hearing before
2. That the meetingbefore the Board of County Commissioners was extensive and
complete, that ail pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all interested
parties were heard at that hearing;
3. That for the above stated and other reasons, the proposed subdivision is in the best
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is in conformance with the 1978 Garfield County ZonngResolution,
5. That the application is in conformance with the Garfield County Subdivision Regulations
of 1984, as amended.
6. That the application is in confonnance with the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan of
2002.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLYED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Garfield County, Colorado, that based on determination of facts set forth above, the Preliminary
plan of the Ranch at Coulter Creek Subdivisionbe approved subject to the following conditions:
1. That all representations made by the Applicant in the application, and at the public
hearing before the goard of County Commissi,oners, shall te conAitions of approval, unless
specifically altered by the Board of corurty commissioners.
Z. The Applicant shall include in the Protective Covenants for the Subdivision the
following:
A. The view Shed Setback Line for Lots 11, 12, 73, 74, t5 & 16 shall be addressed.
B. The following wildlife habitat mitigation measures shall be incorporated:
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i. Fencing shall be kept to a minimum and follow the CDOW fencing
recommendations.
ii. If hay will be stored on site, a stack yard shall be constructed to keep wildlife
out.
iii. The open space and adjacent to BLM land shall be closed to dog use druing
the winter months. DogF shall always be on a leash outside of the house
footprint. The number of dogs per residences should be limited to one.
During constnrction of the residences, confractors should not be allowed to
have dogs on site.
iv. Since cats are a major predator to small rodents and birds, cats should be kept
indoors at all times
CDOW is not liable for damages to landscaping from wildlife.
The homeowner's should hstall bear-proof dumpsters or tash bins.
Thd CDOW shall be allowed on the property for the purpose of bear and lion
control. Hunting in this circumstance only shall be allowed.
Reference or incorporate the Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Plan and Wildfire
Hazard Analysis.
3. The following geologic hazard mitigation measures shall be adhered:
A. The recoulmendations by Hepworth-Pawlak Geotechnical, Inc. ("HP GeoTech")
outlined in the Preliminary Geotechnical Study for the Subdivision dated February
28,2003, [Job No. 103 115] shall be adhered. These Preliminary Design
Recommendations include provisions for foundations, floor slabs, under-drain
system, site grading, surface drainage and pavement subgrade.
B. In addition to the drain systems for foundations recorlmended by HP GeoTech, due
to the presence of swelling clay soils, perimeter drains should be installed aronnd
foundations. Perimeter drains prevent excessive grorurd moisture from saturating the
soils and thus reduce the over potential for expansion or consolidation.
C. Due to the possible presence of radon gas in the area, testing for radon gas shall be
done when the residences and other occupied skuctures have been completed, prior to
the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
4. The Applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the Garfield County Road and
Bridge Deparhnent, dated April 2,2003, except for internal culverts which shall comply with the
recommendations outlined in the Drainage Report prepared by Sopris Engineering,LLO. dated
February 7,2003.
5. Prior to Final Plat submittal, the Applicant shall finalize, with the Carbondale and Rural
Fire Protection District, the locations for pull-outs for emergency vehicles. These puIl-outs shall
be delineated on the Final Plat.
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9:30 of the Subdivision Regulations.
7. Pursuant to section 9:34 of the Subdivision Regulations, all streets / roads within the
subdivision shail be dedicated to the public. Repair and maintenance of these roads shall be the
responsibility of the incorporated Homeowners Association of the Subdivision.
8. Prior to Final Plat, the Applicant shall submit a copy of the final "wildfire hazard
mitigation plan" that has been reviewed and signed offby both the Carbondale and Rr:ral Fire
Protection Diskict and the Garfield County SherifPs Departnent.
9. Prior to the recording of the Final Plat, the Applicant shall provide a written approval of
the signed and recorded Resolution by the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection Disfict Board
regarding the annexation of the property into the Fire District-as well as the court order to
include the property within the Diskict boundary.
10. Prior to installation of an anterura(s) for the purpose of improving emergency radio
communication for fire fighters and other emergency personnel, the Fire District or designated
entity shall obtain a Special Use Permit with the County.
11. An Easernent Agreement shall be submitted at the time of Final Plat for the Fire District's
antenna site and access drive.
12. The Applicant shall provide *re following weed managernent information for review and
approval by the Garfield County Weed Management Director prior to the submittal of Final Plat:
A. Noxious Weeds:
i. Inventory and mapping: The Applicant shall provide a map that represent specific
locations of County-listed noxious weeds on the property.
ii. Weed Management: The Applicant shall provide a weed management plan
should be based on a detailed inventory and provide for follow-up management.
iii. Common area weed management: The Coulter Ranch Homeowners Association
will implement weed marxagement on the Common Open Space within the'
property. In addition, arrangEments have been made with a local rancher to
perform agricultural operations on the property. If weed managanent does not
occur on the property, there could be severe weed management issues on the areas
that were previously used for hay production. The Applicant shall address this
issue.
iv. Covenants: Weed management is addressed in the covenants briefly under
Article IV, Section 2. \\eApplicant shall include shonger language, perhaps
under Article IV, Section 6. The language should remind each lot ownerthat it is
their responsibility under the Colorado Noxious Weed Act and the Garfield
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County Weed Management Plan to manage CountyJisted noxious weeds.
B. Revegetation:
i. The revised Revegetation Guidelines fromthe Garfield County Weed
Management Plan calls for the following:
a). P1ant material list.
b) Planting schedule.
c) -e *up of the areas impacted by soil disturbaoces (outside of the building
envelopes).
d) A revegetation bond or security shall be determined at Final Plat and paid
prior to Final Plat submittal.
ii. Prior to Final Plat, the Applicant shall provide a map or information that
quantifies the area, in terms of acres, to be disturbed and subsequently reseeded
on road cut and utility distr.rbances.
C. Soil Plan:
i. The Revegetation Guidelines also request that the Applicant provide a Soil
Management Plan that includes:
a) Provisions for salvaging.on:site topsoil.
b) A timetable for eliminating topsoil and/or aggregate piles.
c) A plan that provides for soil cover if any disturbances or stockpiles will sit
exposed for a period of 90 days or more.
13. The property is located within the RE-l School District. The Applicant shall pay the
School Land Dedication Impact Fee or pay cash-in-lieu of that land dedication which shall be
due at the time of Final Plat submittal. The total impact fee amount shall be determined prior to
the submittal of the Final Plat.
1.4,. The proposed subdivision is located in the Garfield County Traffic Study Area 11. The
total impact fee payment shall be determined prior to Final Plat. The fee shall be calculated in
accordance to section 4:94 of the Subdivision Regulations. Fiffy percent (50%) of the road
impact fees shall be collected at the submission of Final Plat for the Subdivision. All other road
impact fees will be collected at the issuance of abuilding permit. However, the Board of County
Commissioner will waive all the road impact fees, if the Applicant agrees to upgrade and
improve and provide a chip-seal surface on Corurty Road 115 from the west entry of the
Subdivision to the intersection with County Road 121 and the short segment of County Road 121
between the intersection with County Road 115 and the point where the existing chip-seal
surface ends (approximately 1.7 miles). All improvements shall be done in accordance with
County roaa standards and must be approved by the County Engineer and the Road and Bridge
Deparfinent.
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15. The following additional information shall be delineated on the Final Plat:
A. The View Shed Setback Line along the west side ofLots 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.
B. The Landslide Boundary and the evaporate deformation faults.
C. Tracts B and C shall eliminated or reconfigured to increase the lot size of these tracts' to aminimum of 2 acres.
D. The final locations for the pull-outs for ernergency vehicles.
E The easement for the Fire District antenna site and access to the site.
16. In addition to other required conditions of approval, the Applicant shall include the
following plat notes on the Final Plat:
A. Building permit applications for each lot shall include plans and specifications for an
onsite wastewater treatnent system. Each systeln shall be designed by a State of
Colorado registered engineer and must be approved pursuant to the Garfield County
Individual Septic Disposal Systern (ISDS) regulations before a building permit will
be issued. The type, size and location of each individual on-site wastewater system
(OWS) will be site-specific based on existing Garfield County and State ISDS design
criteria and required site-specific geo-technical evaluations. The soil
absorption/disfersal systems.should be.iocated within the building envelope.on each
lot as identified on the Final Plat.
B. Historical drainage pattems shall be maintained on the property. No structures or
uses shall be located within the natural drainage way on the property.
C. Development on 4OYoslopes or greater is prohibited on the lots.
D. Swelling soils, clay and claystone, are present on the site. Appropriate mitigation
may be necessary to build on a lot.
E. A11 exterior lighting will be the minimum amount necessary and all exterior lighting
will be directed inward, towards the interior of the subdivision, excqtt that provisions
may be made to allow for safety lighting that goes beyond the property boundaries.
F. One (1) dog will be allowed for each residential unit and the dog shall be required to
. be confined within the owner's propertyboundaries
G. No open hearth solid-fuel fireplaces will be allowed anywhere within the subdivision.
One (1) new solid-fuel buming stove as defied by C.R.S. 25-7-401, et. seq., and the
regulations promulgated there under, will be allowed in any dwellingunit. All
dwelling units will be allowed an unrestricted number of natural gas burning stoves
and appliances.
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Colorado is a "Right-to-Farm" State pursuant to C.R.S. 35-3-101, et seq.
Landowners, residents and visitors must be prepared to accept the activities, sights,
sounds and smells of Garfield County's agricultural operations as a normal and
necessary aspect of living in a County with a strong rural character and a healthy
ranching r""tot. A11 must be prepared to encounter noises, odor, lights, mud, dust,
smoke rh.*i"ulr, machineryon public roads, livestock on public roads, storage and
disposal of manure, and the application by spraying or othenvise of chemical
feriilizers, soil amendments, herbicides, and pesticides, any one or more of which
may naturally occr.u as a part of a legal and non-negligent agricultural operations.
All owners of land, whether ranch or residence, have obligations under State law and
County regulations with regard to the maintenance of fences and irrigation ditches,
controiling weeds, keeping livestock and pets under control, using property in
accordance with zoning, and other aspects of using and maintaining property.
ResidEnts and landowners are encouraged to leam about these rights and
responsibilities and act as good neighbors and citizens of the County. A goo_d-
introductory source for such infomration is "A Guide to Rural Living & Small Scale
Agriculture" put out by the Colorado State University Extension Office in Garfield
County.
17. The Board of County Commissioners accepts the recommendation of the State
Engirreer's Office detailed in the May,29,2003,letter of Kenneth Knox. Prior to Final Plat
apfioval, the Applicant shall provide the County with a copy of a final Water Court Decree for
the plan for augmentation for the Subdivision as stated in the letter dated }i/Lay 29,2003 from the
office of the State Engineer. Prior to recording of the Final Plat, the Applicant shall provide the
County with copies of approved well permits for each well which is to be part'of the water
supply system. In the e"i* that the Applicant intends to drill additional wells, or different wells,
than those which have already been pump tested and found to provide an adequate water supply
by the Zancanella and Associatesl report now in the record, then, as part of the Final Plat
approval process, the Alplicant shaliprovide test results which demonstrate, to either the offi,ce
olitt. Stite Engineer oitb a private consultant retained by the County at the expense of the
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Applicant, thaisuch additional or different wells will provide an adequate physical supply of
*"i., to the Subdivision. The Applicant agreed to pay for the services of a private consultant to
the Board of County Commissionirs to review the Zancanella and Associates' rqrort regarding
already drilled wells shoutd the State Engineer not clariff its lack of comments on the physical
adequacy of the water supply in the May 29,2003,1etter.
Dated this r etr' day of J,,ne , A.D. 2003.
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STATE OF COLORADO
County of Garfield
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County Commissioners in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that the
annexed and foregoing Resolution is truly copied from the Records of the Proceeding of the
Board of County Commissioners for said Garfield County, now in my office.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said
County, at Glenwood Springs, this _ day of A.D.2003
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Keattng Letter
Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD Rezoning/ Subdivision Prelirninary Plan Application Octobet2003
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I Dawn Keating WildlifeilI*ug.*"nt Consultirrg, Wildlif. Specialist
DATE: October 23,2003
I RE: Harrington's penstemon
r This memo addresses the additional field study that has taken place to determine if the
I Harrington's penstemon(Penstemon harringtonii) is present on the Ranch at Coulter
I Creek (RCC), and presents a plan for the mitigation of development impacts on the
I ;;, fieldwork was conducted on July 1,2003 during the initial site visit for
r preparing the weed management plan. During that site visil, we located the Harrington's
I penstemon (HP) on the knoll in the southern portion of the property. The flowers were
- just past bloom period. We looked on the knolls on the southern portion of the property
r because occurrences have been reported and documented in the Colorado Natural
I Heritage Program (CNHP) database in the area. Big sagebrush plant communities that
cover these knolls are a prefened habitat of Harrington's penstemon.
I The RCC has agreed to complete a Baseline Documentation Report in the summer of
2004thatwill further identiff the conservation values on the property. Emphasis will be
I placed on the HP given its sensitive ranking. These values will then be monitored
I annually by Aspen Valley Land Trust to ensure that they are being protected as required
by the conservation easement documents. AVLT protocol requires that the findings of the
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CNHP describes the preferred habitat of the penstemon as big sagebrush although it can
I occur in pinyon-juniper communities. Both of these plant communities exist on RCC.
I Preliminary calculations determined that approximately twenty-eight acres of potential
HP habitat will be impacted by roads and building envelopes. Similar calculations
I determined that approximately 177 acres of both big sagebrush and pinyon-jtrniper
I communities would be preserved on the property. These areas include open space and
individual lots excluding the building envelopes within HP habitat. Field study to be done
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As part of the Baseline Report, the occurrences of the penstemon will be recorded using a
GPS in order to track future changes in the populations and to ascertain if the Protective
Covenants are effective in preserving the penstemon. The best time to identifu the
penstemon is in June. These occurences will be mapped and the results shared with
Garfield County and CNHP.
In addition to preserving potential penstemon habitat, shengthening the Protective
Covenants will provide for additional protection of the penstemon. Words italicized
below are recommended changes to the Protective Covenants:
l. Page 5. 6. General Requirements. b. Site Location:
...the Architectural Commiuee shall exercise its judgement to attempt to preserve
the natural characteristics of each Lot, including trees, vegetation,particularly the
Harrington's penstemon, and the natural setting....
2. Paee 9. 8.b. Defensible Space:
(ix) When implementing aplan to reduceflammable material around structures,
survey the area to be treatedfor the Harrington's penstemon and ovoid removing
or trampling it.
3. Paee 12. 12. Domestic Animals:
...horses may be kept in a stable and a small corral upon any Lot so long as the
corral is not in a location that the Harrington's penstemon has been rnapped. If
the penstemon has beenfound, the location of the corral shall be altered in order
to seek to avoid the penstemon.
4. Page 13. 3. Underground Utilitv Lines:
All water, electrical and telephone lines, within the Subdivision, shall be buried
underground beneath Subdivision roads and driveways or in such other locations
that shall seek to avoid the Harrington's penstemon, aad shall not be carried on
overhead poles...
5. Pages 14 - 15" 7. Individual Sewage Disposal Systems:
Each ISDS shall be designed and located to minimize tree removal, seekto woid
the Harrington's penstemon, and changes to the natural contours of the land.
6. Page 15. 8. Trees and other Significant Plants:
All construction ...shall seek to avoid the Harrington's penstemoa minimizsthe
removal, and maximize the preservation, of trees....
7. Page 15 - 17. Additional Restrictions on Lots:
Add /0. Construction Management In order to protect the Harrington's
penstemon and other native vegetation, all construction activity, storage of
materials, fill and debris, parHng of vehicles and equipment shall occur within
the building envelope.
In summary, field study next swnmer during the preparation of the Baseline
Documentation Report will funher determine the extent of Harrington's penstemon on the
RCC. Under the proposed development scenario for RCC, over 170 acres of potential
Harrington's penstemon habitat will be preserved while approximately 28 acres will be
impacted. Strengthening the Protective Covenants will add additional protection
measures. Annual monitoring by AVLT will gauge the population trends of the plant.
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PUD/Preliminary Ptan and Engineering Drawings
(See separate 24" by 36" drawing set)
Ranch at Coulter Creek
PUD Rezoning/ Subdivision Prelirninary Plan Application October 2003
TG MALLOY CONSULTING, LLC
402 Park Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Phone: 970-945-0832
Fax: 970-945-0833
REC;{};;}TRANSMITTAL
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GARFTELD 69ffi{arman
H.rx.Dlh,G & pt-Sfltfio@ county Building and planning Dept.
108 8ft Stree! Suite 201
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Date: January 20,2004
Proiect: Ranch at Coulter Creek
From: Tim Malloy
Enclosures: (See remarks)
Sent Via: Hand Delivered
Distribution:
REMARKS: I have enclosed five copies ofthe PUD Zrrnn/Preliminary plan drawing and Exhibit
B to the PUD rezoning resolution foryou your use. Call or email if you have any questiJns.
01i21/2004 02 I 51 FAX 810 945 083!
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Exhibit B
Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD
PUD Zoning (Applicable Zone District Regulations)
Pursuant to the Planned Unit Development Rezoning approval granted by the Garfield County Board of
CountyCommissionersonJanuary|2,2oo4,asdescribedinResolution
Creek PUD Subdivision is subject to the restrictions and regulations governing use; building height; lot area;
lot coverage; setbacks, etc. for the ARRD zone district as contained in Section 3.02 of the Garfield County
7-oningResolution of 1978, as amended, and in force on January 12,2004 (the date PUD Rezoning approval
was granted). The following paragraphs are excerpted from the Zoning Resolution of 1978 and contain the
applicable regulations and restrictions for the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD.
3.02 A/R/RD - AGRICT]LTT]RAL/RESIDENTIAI,/RURAL DENSITY
3.02.01
3.02.02
3.02.03
Uses. by right: Agricultural including farms, garden, greenhouse, nursery, orchard, ranch,
small animal farm for production of poulty, fish, frr-bearing or other small animals and
customary accessory uses including buildings for shelter or enclosure of persons, animals
or property employed in any of the above uses, retail establishment for sale of goods
processed from raw materials produced on the lot;
Guiding and outfitting, and park;
Single-family dwelling and customary accessory uses. (A. 86-09)
Accessory dwetling unit approved as a part of a public hearing or meeting on a suMivision
or subdivision exemption or guesthouse special use approved after 7195 and meeting the
standards in Section 5.03.02.
Uses. conditional: Aircraft landing strip, church, community buildings, day nursery and
school; group home forthe elderly. (A. 97-60)
Boarding or rooming houses, studio for conduct of arts and crafts, home occupation, water
impoundments. (A. 86-09;87- I 08)
Uses. special: Airport utility, feedlot as principal use of the lot, crematorium, agriculture-
related business, resorts, kennel, riding stable, and veterinary clinic, shooting range
facility(A.98-108);
Two-family dwelling, camper park, ski lift and trails; broadcasting studio, communication
facility, conections facility, storage, storage of heavy equipment golf course driving
range, golf practice range and accessory facilities, commercial recreation facility/park;(A.
97-60;97-ll2) Mass Transit Facility (added 2002-12)
Public gatherings; storage of oil and gas drilling equipment; Site for e:rfiaction, processing,
storage or material handling of natural resources; utility lines, utility substations;
recreational support facilities and guest house. (A.79-132;80-64; 80-180; 80-313, 81-145;
8L-263 ; 84-78 ; 86-9; 86-84; 86- 1 06; 8'l -7 3 ; 99-025)
Accessory dwelling unit meeting the standards in Section 5.03.02 for any lot not created
after a public hearing or meeting after 7 195.
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3.02.07
3.02.08
Minimum Lot Area: Two (2) acres; except as otherwise approved in a cluster option
(2003-r7)
Maximum Lot Coverage: Fifteen percent (15%).
Minimum Setback:
(l) Front yard: (a) arterial streets: seventy-five (75) feet from street centerline or fifty (50)
i""t from'nont iot line, whiohever is grlater; (b) local sfeets: fifty (50) feet from street
centerline or twenty-five (25) feet from front lot line, whichever is greater;
(2) Rear yard: Twenty-f,rve (25) feet from rear lot line;
i:i Sia" yard: Ten (f O) feeifrom side lot line, or one-half (ltz)the height of the principal
building, whichever is greater.
Maximum Height of Buildings: Twenty-five (25) feet'
Additional Requirements: All uses shall be subject to the provisions under Section 5
(Supplementary Regulations).
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