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Home My WebLink About1.0 ApplicationGARFIELD COUNTY Building & Planning Department 108 8th Street, Suite 201 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 Telephone: 970.945. 821 2 Facsi m i le : 97 0 .384.347 O Subdivision Application Form r"iAt", tl._ -j 1 r,l..[t'fy ilir-n i;G * i'L\NNING GENERAL INFORMATION ) Subdivision Name: D Type of Subdivision (check one of the following types): Sketch Plan _ Preliminary Plan - Final Plat Name of Prooertv Owner (Apolicant): Address:frfebphone: City:CO Zip code: biPl re (:1?74d Name of Enqineer: Telephone: fr) Zip code: gl6Zi rnx: Name of Survevor: Address:Uf Tebphone: - City:State: Zip Code: FAX: - Name of Planner: Address:Telephone: (1- Zip code: 3164 rpx: City:Zip Code:FAX: GENERAL INFORMATION i Location of Property: Sectio ,t&il-Township -ffiuf{+ ) Practical Location / Address of Property: Current Size of Property to be Subdivided (in acresl, , 47? @ Number of Tracts / Lots Created within the Proposed Subdivision: Property Current Land Use Designation: 1. Property's Current Zone District: 2. Comprehensive Plan Map Designation: Proposed Utility Service: ) Proposed Water Source: ) Proposed Method of Sewage Disposal: ) Proposed Public Access VIA: F Easements:Utility: D Total Development Area (fill in the appropriate boxes below): >-Ease Fee'JfACn Plan - $325.00; Prelim Plan - $675.00; Final Plat - $200 paid on F Plat Review Fee (see attached fee schedule) . I. THE SUBDIVISION PROCESS InordertosubdivideIandino,n.,tethefollowinglanduse processes in the following order: 1) Sketch Plan Revieur Process, 2) Preliminary Plan Review Process, and 3) Final Plat Review Process. This section will briefly describe the natur€ of each process and provide general direction including subdivision regulation citations to a potential applicant requesting subdivision approval in Garfield County. All of the Garfield County Zoning and SubdMision Regulations are located for purchase at the Planning Department and can also be found on the World Wide Web at the following address: htto://www.oarfield-countv.com/buildino-and-plannino/index.htm A) The Sketch PIan Review (Section 3:00 of the Subdivision Regulations) 1. Puroose 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 Garfteld County Planning Commission in order to obtain a cursory review for complianoe with the County's land use review documents, regulations, and policies to identiff any issues that would need to be addressed if the proposed subdivision were to be pursued. 2. Apolicability Any individual proposing a subdivision in Garfield County is required to complete the Sketch Plari review process as the first step in Garfield Countt's Subdivision process. More specifically, Garfteld County defines a subdivision (Section 2:20.48) as the division of a lot, trac{ or parcel of land into two (2) or more lots, tracts, parcels or separate interests, or the use of any parcel of land for cqndominiums, 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 Sedion 3:00 of the Subdivision Regulations and providing enough inbnmtion to the Ptanning 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 infonnation required to be qubmitted to the Planning Departnent in order to satisff the application requirements in addition to the information requested on this application form. 4. Process I Public ideetino The Sketch Ptan review process is considered a 1-step process because the application is reviewed only by the Planning Commission at a public meeting. ln ordel to appear before the Planning Commission, an applicant will have submitted all required application submittal requirenents nentioned above to the Plannirg 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 3 scheduled to be reviewed before the Planning Commission and will request the applicant supply additional copies to provide the Commission for their review. If Staff determines that all the required information has frot been submitted, a letter will be sent to the applicant indicating the application does not comply with the submiftal requirements and therefore has determined the application to be "technically incomplete." The letter will also outline the applications deficiencies so that the appticant knorrvs what additional information needs to be submitted. At this point, the aiilicant has 6 months (180 days) to provide the necessary information to the Pianning Department to remedy the application so that it may be deenred 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 Ptanning Commission will review the application, Staff will conduct a land use review of the application using the Countt's land use regulabry documents including the Zoning Resolution, Subdivision Regulations, and the Comprehensive Plan of 2000. ln addition, Staff will also consider referral comments provided ftom a variety of state and local agencies who may also review the application. As a result, Staff willwrite a Memorandum on the proposed subdivision to ffre 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 tinre set for the public neeting before the Planning Commission, Staff will present the findings in the Memorandum and the applicant will be required to present the proposea suUdivision and respond to comments and questions provided.by ihe Planning Commission. The comments provided to the Applicant_lY the Planning Departneniand the Planning Commission as a resutt of ttre Sketch Plan Prgcess will be kept on file in the Planning Department for 1-year from the rneeting 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. Pumose fne 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 purposei of 'residentia!, commercial, and industrial development. Jhis is the Tost intensive review step where the Building and Planning Stiaff, 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 identify all the major issues in the proposed subdivision by usirg the County's Zoning Resdution, Subdivision Regulaiions, Comprehensive Pian of 2000, as well as other state and local refenal agdncies that will provide comrnents on any issues raised in their review. This is the process that will either approve or deny the application request. 4 2. Aoplicabilitv 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 specifically, 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 In grder 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 Prelimipary 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 tmprovement Standards in Section 9:00 of the Subdivision Regulations. tn addition to the substantive submittat information related to the proposed subdivision proiect itself, an applicant is required to complete all the oublic notice requirernents 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 Hearinos The Preliminary Plan review process is considered a 2-step process because the application is ultirnately reviewed by two County decision-rnaking entities during public hearings: the Planning Commission who makes a recommendation to the BOCC. ln order to obtrain dates for the public hearings before the Planning Commission and the BOCC, an applicant will have submitted all required application submittal requirenents nentioned above to the Planning Departrnent Staff. Once submifted, Staffwill have 30 working days to reviewthe application to determine if all the required submittal information has been submitted as required. lf Statr determines that all the reguired information has been submifted, a lefter will be sent to the applicant indicating the application has been deerned lechnically 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 deternines 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 therefure has determined the application to be tecinically incomolete." The letter will also outline the applications deficiencies so that the 5 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 deenred 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 iand use regulatory documents including the Zoning Resolution, Subdivision Regulations, and the Comprehensive Plan of 2000. ln addition, Staff will also consider referral comrrents provided from a variety of state and local agencies who may atso reviewthe 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 Mernorandum will also be fumished 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 wfll 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, tlre infornation presentd 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 approve$ 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 ipecific information provided in Secfion 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 Recorderrs Office. Once an applicant has Preliminary Plan approval, they are required to complete the third and final step in the County's Subdivision Proms: Final Plat Review. C) Final Plat,Review (Section 5:00 of the Subdivision Regulations) 1. Puroose The purpose of the Final Plat review proce.ss is to provide the applicant with a mechanism to prove to the County that all the conditions of approval required during the Preliminary Plan review process have been met / addressed to the satisfaction of the Planning Staff and the BOCC. This being the case, the chairman of the BOCC will sign the Final Plat and have it recorded memorializing the subdivision approval granted by the Bocc. This is the last step in the county'. ruSdirision process. 2. Applicability fny individual proposing a subdivision in Garfield County is required to complete theFinal Plat review process as the third and last step in Garfield'County's Su'bdivisionprocess. More specifically, Garfield County defines a subdivision as the bivision of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two (2) or more lob, tracts, parcels or separate interests, orthe use oj any parcel of land for condominiums, apartments or other multiple.dwetiing units, as further defined by Colorado state law. 3. Application / Submittal Requirernents]niew,anApplicantmusthavealreadycompletedthe Preliminary Plan review process addressed in Section 4:00 of ine Subdivision Regulations. {1 applicant requesting FinatPtat review will be required to submit this apptication form,all the required submittal information contained in Section 5:00 of tid Subdivision Regulations and responses to all the conditions of approval required as part of the Preliminary Plan review process. 4. Process The Final Plat review process is considered a 1-step process because the application is ultimately reviewed by the Building and Planning Staff and presented to th; BOCC fortheir signature if the application satisfies all the required submittat information to the satisfaction of the Building and Planning Department. 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 conplete." lt is at this point Staff will also indicate v'rhen the application has beei scheduled t9 be presented to the BOCC for signature. (fhis is noi a public hearing or meeting and therefore does not require public notice.) lf Staff determines that all the required information has not been submifted, a letter will be sent to the applicant indicating the application does not comply with the submittal requirements and therefore has determined the applicatiori -to be "teehnicaly incomolete." The letter will also outline the applications deficiencies so that the applicant knows what additional information needs to be submitted Once the application has been deemed technically complete and a date has been established as to when the BOCC will review the Final Ptat, Staff wiil review the application / Final Plat in tenrs of adequacy to determine if all the submittral inbrmation satisfies the Final plat requirements as well as the responses to the conditions of approval. During this review, Staff will forward the Final Plat the County Surveyor for review an$ a signature. ln the event there are additional questions or ctarification issues to be addressed, the County Surveyor will generalty'contact the applicant to have the plat adjusted as necessary. Once, Staff has completed the review and alt required information has been submitted to the satisfaction of the Planning Department 7 .,,= ^r ,^^ trinal p 't will be sche-duled atz' *,b""H#.Jiilt!L*..*1*."'f;*:'tr1"J*,:;l'li-"-'uques'i 'i.and the Cot the next B authorize tt i;fi i'u*=''rql*:i$[,im::ni*t..'*ffn*jfr',"."-ir,Liu,tt"',:XE fi: ::*f?&3tr:r"in" ilh;ir ._","::::::: (sectron s:00) er thePlat rePre: ,.fffi.Ji#J:,ffi-:li{i:?"fTi.J}s..".!:,I;liJ,'.ft:l:,H$;xilii'i;ilciuireoot Subdivision ""St' fiif "i" ine'f i n"t Pl at process' the aPPlicantto co ( 1 f, T r ls' Last Revised : 11 t21 DO02 ,-14{rffil rycol SLC. LAURENCE, LLC. Garfield CountY Treasurer !22t2004 L31 4 200.00 LaSalle OPerating Account county staff time 200.00 ;i." i-:^. -i dJJANg*^- Gat. ' r /404 euD,;;a ,,',,:,,uTY . .nrulVyry6 I I I t lr lr lr lr l: lr l: ll Ranch t Coutter Creek P Subdivision Final Ptat Ap ptication Date: Januaqt 2(X)4 Submitted to Garfield County Building and Planning Departnent t@ 8- street Gtenwood SPring+ Colorado 816ol Prryard bY: rG MauoY ?Xj?j[r;*! Glenwood SPring+ Colorado 8l60t Property Owns: Snownrass Land Company OOZI Bumt Mountain Circle Snowmass Mllage CO 8t 6t 5 I t I T I t I T T T I I t T I I I I I Table of Contents Proiect Tearn.---..i. List of Exhibits-.. ---ii I rntro d tr ction--- .--I Rerrieln Cri.teria ..-.--I Cornpliartce lruith Prelirnirta r1r Plan Ap p rorral-- - ---Z C}ther lssues---.I5 Str rtrrtr"a ry -.- -.. I 6 Ranch- at Coulter' Subdivision Final Plat Application Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final PIat Application January2004 Proiect Tearn Owner/Applicant: 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 Eng ine er/S umey or.' Yancy Nichol Sopris Engineering 502 Main Street, Suite A3 Carbondale, CO 81623 Phone: (970) 704-0311 Attorney: Larry Green Balcomb & Green P.O. Drawer 790 818 Colorado Avenue Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602 Vegetation Specialist: Lisa Tasker EM Ecological 2IO AABC, Suite TT Aspen, CO 816l I Phone: (970)925-1145 I T I I t I I T I I I t I I I t I I I Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application I January2004 I I I T ! I T T I T I I t 118 I I T I T List of Exhibits la PtlD Rezoning Approval Resolution lb Preliminary Plan Approval Resolution 2 State Survey Monument Record Fonns 3 Mclaughlin Rinc6n Letter 4 Water Storage Tank Technical Specifications 5 Civil Engineering Specifications 6 Subdivision Improvements Agreement 7 Certilicates of Taxes Due 8 Declaration of Protective Covenants Final Decree Regarding Application for Underground Water Rights with Augmentation 10 Well Permits 11 Grand River Consulting RePort 12 lligh CountrY APPraisal 13 Resolution 2003-3 Approving Petition for Inclusion in Fire District 14 Wildlire Hazard Analysis and Mitigation Plan 15 Weed ManagementPlan " "T'"fiXl"xi';ffi1;"'"H:l Deed of Access Easement (Garfield County Sheriffand Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District) 19 Declaration of Private Access and Utility Easement (Lots 1, & 3 and Lots 18 & 19) 20 Amended Deed of Conservation Easement 21 Development Agreement (Vesting) Accornpanyin g D o curnents Final Plat and Engineering Drawings (see separate 24" by 36',drawing set) Ranch at Cotrlter Creek PUD Subdivision Final PIat Application n January20A4 Ran-eh at Co trlterr Cr"eek P Subdivision Final Plat Application I I I T I I T I t t I I T I T I I I T lntroduction As the owner of the property, SlC-Laurence, LLC is seeking Final Plat approval for the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision pursuant to Section 5.00 of the Garfield County Subdivision Regulations. The Ranch at Coulter Creek Subdivision proposal received Preliminary Plan approval from the Board of County Commissioners on June 2nd of 2003. The approval was memorialized in Resolution No. 2003-41, whictr-required that all streets be dedicated to the public. Since it was the intent of the Applicant to, develop tire project with private streets and since the only avenue available for obtaining approval for private streeis under the Carfield County Zoningand Subdivision Regulations is through the PUD pro."r., the Applicant submitted an application for PUD Rezoning and Preliminary Plan review in bctober of 200j. The Board of County Commissioners granted PUD Rezoning and Preliminary Plan approval on January 126 of this year. Copies of the resolutions memorializing these approvals are included as Exhibis la and lb. Section 5.00 ofthe Garfield County Subdivision Regulations provides the procedure and submission requirements for the Final Plat stage of the County's subdivision review process. In this application,rve wiil demonstrate compliance with the applicable conditions of approval and the requirements of Section 5.00 of Garfield County Subdivision Rigulations. This application consists of this application text and a set of 24" by 36'plat and engineering diawings. We have also incorporated the documents required pursuant to the Priliminary Plan approval conditions and the Subdivision Regulations. These documents are identified in the *List of Exhibits" contained herein. To facilitate the review of this application, we have incorporated the appropriate text from the County's Subdivision Regulations and the actual language of the conditions contained in the resolutions approving PUD Rezoning and Preliminary Plan. These excerpts are highlighted in bold and italics with the response immediately following in plain text. The review proc€ss for Final Plat requires a single hearing before the Board of County Commissioners, which does not require public notice. However, we ane requesting vested rights pursuant to provision 14.00 of the Subdivisid Regulations. The vesting procedure does require a public hearing. Notice for this hearing is by publication only and must be included in a publication of general circulation at least 15 days priorio the meeting. No mailed notice is required and we have not provided a list of adjacent properly owners with this application. Review Criteria Section 5.0 of the Subdivision Regulations contains the submission requirements and review criteria for Final Plat consideration. The following text also includes a section addressing compliance with the conditions of the PUD and Subdivision Preliminary Plan approval granted by the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (see Exhibits la and lb for conditions of approval). 5:21 The Finat Plat shall be drafted legibly, with black waterproof inh, on sheets of permanent reproducible material, such os Wfu, measuring 24" x 36" with clear margins of 2" on the W hand side and 1/2" on the remaining sides. lAhere multiple sheets arc necessary to depict the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application 1 tanuary 2&M totalliling, the legal description to the tract boundary and all certifications and dedications need oppear only on the title or cover sheet and a key map to sheet location shall be provided The scale of the Final Plat shall be at least 1"=200'. Response: Mylar copies of the 24" by 36" Final Plat drawing set will be provided for recordation once Final Plat approval is granted. Paper copies of the draft Final Plat drawings were included with this application for review. These drawings have been prepared at a scale of l":100.' The required legal description and all certifications, dedications and plat notes are contained on Sheets I and2 of this drawing set. 5:22 The Final Plat shall meet the minimum CRS standardsfor land sumey plats, as required by Colorado State law, and approved by the County Survqtor and shall include at least the fo llowing information in the format described: A. Name of the subdivision and legal description of the property; B. Date of the survey, statement of the scale, basis of bearing, North arrow and graphic scale; C. Location and description of the primary control pointsfor the survE) dua and of all property monuments on the subdivision; D. Names of all streets or roads, block letters and lot numbers indicaed in a manner for easy plu identiJicaion; E. Location of all major drainage channels or arcas; F. Vicinity map at a scale of 1't= 2000'), including section lines, as well as township and range lines, where practical; and G. Tract and lot boundaries, rights-of-way and streets shown in solid blach lines; easements or other rights-of-way shown in dashed lines; lots numbered with dimension and area shown: 1':";i1;:y;:;;l;",:;rr;:ir,,':;:;l'tr:::::"f::,x':"1:i;;tr:::';,, shown to the nearest 0.01 acre and bearings to the nearest second ofacre; 2. Arc lengths and central angles and radius of all cumes shall be shown with central angles shown to the nearest second of arc; and3. Widths and dimensions of all easements, rights-of-way and streets shall be indicated. Response: See24" by 36" Final Plat drawing set. 5:23 The Final Plal shall meet the minimum standardsfor monumcnturion of and sumqts, as required by Colorado Revised Statutes, Section 38-51-101, as amended, including, bul not limited to the following standards : A. Monumentation Permanent monuments on perimeter boundaries shall be set before the recording of the suhdivision plot The monuments are to be set in concrete with a three-inch (3n) center radius, minimum one-foot (1') depth, monument showing at sudace. Metal tablets to be set in solid roch. llitness corers to be setfor inaccessible areas by authority and discretion of the County Surveyor and pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes of 1973, Section 38-51- 191. Street and roadway centerline monumentation shall be set after the completion of any Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application 2 January2004 I I t I I t I t I t I I I I T I I t T T I I I I I T I t T I t I t T I I T T construction. The monuments shall be set at every intersection and every P.C. and P.T. of a curve. Lof and block monuments shall be set pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes, Section 38-51-101-2 (1973). Alt aliquot corners, established in the procedure of subdividing a tract of real estate, wilt be submitted to the County Sumeyor before the recording ofeacn tibdinisirn. All monumentation must have magnetic afrraction Any variUioifiom the submittal requirements on monamentation shall be subiect to the approval of the Gartield County.Sumeyor. Response: All monumentation for perimeter boundaries have been set in accordance with the requirements of this provision. Monumentation for the proposed roadways will be executed in accordance with this provision at the time the roadways are constructed. B. Perimeter Boundam Monumentation l. Solid rock, ground ot concrete, A durable cap shall be securely anchored in the rock ot concrete oid tto p"d with the sumey point and the Colorado registrotion number of the land surveyor responsiblefor the establishment of the monument or market, as required by C.n S. Section 38-51-101 (1973). 2. Loose soil, sand marsh, etc.. Monuments may be set, but shall be referenced or witnessed pursuant to C.R.S. Section 38-51-101-6 (1973). 3. Lof cotners. Lot corners ot corners sholl be wifnessed or referenced as lot corners shall have a minimumfwe-eights inch (5/8") iron rod or rebar twenty-four inches (21") long, solidly imbedded in the groand, with a durable cap bearing the Colordo registration number of the SurveYon 4. Street and roadway center lina Alive-eighls inch (5/8") iron rod o,nefoot (1') long, with a one and three eights inch (1 3/8") diameter cap recessed one half inch (In") below surface of paving. Centir line, other than paving, such os gravel, dirt, etc., shall harc afive-eights inin Ong iron rod twofeet (2) long with one and three eigh* inch (1 3/8") metal cap recessedfour inches (4") below surfoce, properly referenced, and metal cap with Sumeyoib Colorado registration number to be completed within a reasonable length of time after construction. Response: Lot corner monumentation has been done in accordance with these standards. Monumentation of the roadway centerlines will be completed during or shortly after construction. C. Elevuion Bench Marks Bench Marks: Shall be of manument quality with no less than a one and three-eight irch (1 3/8") diameter metal cap set in onefoot (1') of conuete protruding one-fourth inch (I/4") above surface with letters B.M. for Bench Mark with the elevation stamped thereon All monumentation shall be subject to approval by the Garfield Counly Sumqton Response: Bench marks will be set as necessary during construction. 5:24 The Final Plat shalt inctude thefotlowing certificffiions and additional information, os required by Colorado Revised Statute, Section 3&51-102: Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application 3 tanuary20O4 A. Names and addresses of owner(s) of record of both surface and mineral estates, including mineral lessees, tf any, and names of any propefiy mortgagees; B. Total acreage of the subdivision, total number of lots within the subdiuision, and total acreage devoted to each use (e.g., singlefamtly residential, comrnercial, street, open space); greenbelt (2003-18) County Sumeyor's Certifrcate (See Appendix); Indication of the purposefor dedicaion or reservalion of sites, other than residcntial lots; Certilicate of Dedication and Ownership executed by all persons with an interest in the subdivision propefi, including any security interest (See Appendix); Sarvqtor's Certificate signed by a registered land sarvqtor licensed in the Stae of Colorado (See Appendix) ; A copy of the Colorado State Land Sumey Monument Recordforms, to beftled by the County Sumeyor,for any corners required to beftled on by Colorado stote law; Attorney's Certifrcote describing all dedications to the public and certitying that the subdivider(s) has/have complied with the GarJield Counly Subdivision Regulotions; Garfield Counly Board of County Commissioner's CertiJicate (See Appendix); and Garfrcld County Clerk and Recorder's Certificate (This certificue shall not be completed until after Final Plat is recorded). Response: The Final Plat drawing set included with this application contains all of the above- required certificates, dedications and other information. A copy of the Colorado State Land Survey Monument Record forms for the corners required to be filed under Colorado State law are included in Exhibit 2. 5 : 30 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 5:31 Thefollowing documcntation shall beftled simultaneously with the Final Plar and at the same scale as the Final Plat, where applicable: A. Engineering plans, descriptions and cost estimatesfor streets, drainagefacilities, water and sewage disposal systems, bridges and othq improvemcnts mmked "Approvedfor Construclion"l Response: The24" by 36" drawings submitted with this application include engineering drawings prepared by Sopris Engineering and Mclaughlin Rincdn for the proposed roads, water distribution system, water storage tank and water treatnent building. Exhibit 3 is a leffer from Mclaughlin Rinc6n summarizing the final design approach for the domestic water treatment, storage and distribution system for the Ranch. In addition, the technical specifications document for the water storage tank is also included as Exhibit 4. This document provides a more detailed description of how the storage tank would be constructed. The engineering drawings prepared by Sopris Engineering include Site Grading and Drainage plans (Sheets 2 and3 of engineering drawing set), the Master Utility Sheets showing the overall layout of the proposed water system (Sheets 12 and 13 of the engineering drawing set). Sheet 14 of engineering drawing set contains the details for the water system and drainage structures. The remaining sheets contain the plan and profile drawings for the subdivision roads. Exhibit 5 is the construction specifications for the other subdivision improvements for the project. Exhibit 6 is the Subdivision Improvements Agreement (SIA), which includes two spreadsheets illustrating the estimated cost of improvements for the project (Exhibit B) and level of completion of the improvements (Exhibit C). This estimate was prepared by Sopris Engineering on January 23,2004 and is stamped by C. D. E. F. G. H. T J. T t I I I I T I t I I I I I T I T t I Ranch at Cotrlter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application 4 January20M I T T I I I I I I I I I I I I I I T I Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Find PIat Application Yancy Nichol, P.E. The spreadsheet includes estimated costs for both the on-site improvements and the proposed resurfacing of County Road 1 I 5, as required under the conditions of approval at the Preliminary Plan stage olthe subdivision review process (Condition l3 of Exhibits la and lb). The costLstimates fro. Sopris Engineering will be used to establish the amount of the letter of credit required by the County and discussed in the Subdivision Improvements Agreement. B. Subdivision Improvements Agreement and Consent to Vacate the Final Plat exzcuted befieeen the subdivider and the County; Response: See Exhibit 6. C. Certiftcation of the County Treasurer's Offrce that all applicable ad valorem taxcs have been paidfor years prior to that in which subdivision approval is granted; Response: All taxes for previous years up through 2002 have been paid fot tt rf properly. As of the date this application was prepared, the property tax statements for 2003 had not yet been issued. The su6ject property is divided into two parcels under the County Assessor and County Treasurer's records. The rcquired certificates for both parcels are included in Exhibit 7. D. Copy of subdivision covenants, tf any; Response: The Declaration of Protective Covenants is included as Exhibit 8. E. Evidence that all services, including woler, sewage disposal and roads, comply wilh state and local laws and regulations and shall be available to each suhdivision lot to the ertent necessaryfor use of sttch lots in the manner permilted by zoning and covenana allecting the lots; Response: lnformation regarding the adequacy of the water supply system and waler quality are proria"a in Exhibits 9, l0 and I l. These exhibits include the Final Decree of the Water Court (e*,ruit 9) regarding the application for underground water rights with augmentation and the well permits for thi threJwells that will be the water source for the central waster system. The well permits are contained in Exhibit 10. The County retained an independent consultant to evaluate ihe physical water supply for the project. The summary report for this study is included as gxniUit I l. Kerry Sundeen and Meaghan Castor of Grand River Consulting conducted the study in September of 2003 and concluded that there is an adequate physical waster supply to support the divelopment proposed for the Ranch at Coulter Creek given the existing hydrologic conditioniin the area, including the current inigation practices. The study notes that the Applicant should be aware that if inigation of the ranch is discontinued, local recharge may be iniufficient to sustain the long-term water demands for the proposed development. This issue was identified by Tom Zancanell4water engineer for the Applicant, early in the process of designing the water supply system. The project includes approximately 300 acres of open space, whicl will continue to be irrigated and utilized for agricultural purposes. Funds for continued management and inigation for the property would be generated through the homeowner's association dues and through the productive use ofthe land. Sewage disposal will be handled by individual on-site disposal systems (ISDS). Designs for each individual system will be provided with building permit applications as each lot is developed. These systems will be required to meet all County and State standards prior to issuance of building permits. 5 January ZN4 The proposed road system meets all Garfield County standards and criteria. Plan and profile drawings for the proposed roads are included in the engineering plans submitted with this application. F. Approved site location approvalfrom the Colorado Department of Health, lilarcr Quality Control Division; Response: N/A since this project does not require "site review" approval from the Colorado State Department of Health, Water Quality Control Division. G. lhritten evidence of an adequate legal supply of water shall be provided in aform consistent with the requirements of the resolution approving the Preliminary Plan, the report of the Stue Engineer submittedfor consideration at Preliminary Plan revicw, and the requirements of this sectiott- If the State Engineer has submitted a report in compliance with Section 30-28-136, C.R,S., as amcnded,fails to recommcnd a specific method of rectifying the tnjury or inadequacy, or if the Board of Coungt Commissioners has approved the preliminary plan without speciftcally adopting the Stue Engineer's recommendation, the Board of County Commissioners may consider one or more of the fo ll ow ing fo rms of ev ide nce : t. Aftnal decree entered in a court of competent jurisdiction, providingfor a legal water supplyfor the uses intended; or 2. a) a well permit b) a diversion of water; Theforegoing must be supported by any necessary perpetual commitment or long4erm contractfor walerfrom a governmental water supply agency allowing divercionfor lhe use intended at the well or diversion point; or 3. Evidence complying wirh a written opinion and recommendation of the Snu Engineer, In order to properly evaluate compliance with this section, the Board of County Commissioners may retain expert assistance to provide advice concerning the adequacy of the tendered written evidence. The cost of such retained *perts shall be born by the applicant Response: 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 attached as Exhibit 9. Well permits have also been obtained from the State of Colorado Deparfrnent 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 permits are included in Exhibit 10. H. School site approval or cash in lieu andlire district impactfees based on a study of the Jiscal impact on the district by new subdivision development, approved by the Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commissioni and Response: The School Site Acquisition Fee has been calculated 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, T I I I I I I I I I T I I t I I I I I Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application 6 tanuaty20M I I I T is 870 square feet per residential unit proposed. The fee calculation for the proposed project is as follows: Proposed residential units x 870 = Land dedicalion basis x unimproved market value = Cash- in-lieufee. or 26 x 870 = 22,620 sf (.52 ocres) x 58,767.35/acre = A&lU The unimproved market value is based on the appraised value divided by the total acreage. The appraisal identifies the estimated value at $4,200,000. We have included the appraisal, which was prepared for the property by High Country Appraisal Associates on January 14, 2004 (see Exhibit l2). The required fee will be paid prior to the time of recording of the Final Plat as specified in the Subdivision lmprovements Agreement (Exhibit 6). Cornpliance with Prelirninary Plan Approvals Compliance with the conditions of approval established at the Preliminary Plan stage as contained in Exhibit lb is demonstrated in the following paragraphs. The pertinent conditions are provided in bold and italic text below. The response includes the number of the condition in the resolution and the location (section rcference and page number) where the requirement of the condition is satisfied within the Covenants. 2. The Applicant shall include in the Protective Covenantsfor the Subdivision thefollowing: A. The vicw Shed Setback Linefor Lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 & 16 shall be addressed B. Thefollowing wildlife habitat miligation mcasures shall be incorporded: i. Fencing shall be kept to a minimum andfollow the CDOlyfencing recomrunduions. ii. If hay will be stored on site, a stack yard shall be constructed to keep wildllfe oul iii. 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 nunher of dogs per residences should be limited to one. During construction of the residences, contractors 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 d all times. v. CDOW is not liablefor damages to landscapingtromwildlifa vi. The homcowner's should install bear-proof dut rpsters or trash bins. vii. The CDOW shall be allowed on the propertyfor the purpose of bear and lion control Hunting in this circumstance only shall be allowed viii.Reference or incorporate the WildJire Hazard Mitigation Plan and Wildfire Hazard Analysis. 21. The Applicant shall incorporate the recommended changes to the Declaration of Protucfive Covenants proposed by Lisa Tasker and Dawn Keating regarding the Hanington's penslcmon as included in their memo to Tim Maltoy dated October 23, 2003. Accordingly, the Applicant shall provide the County Vegetation Manager with a map of the occurrences of Harrington's penstemon in 2004. These changes tg6ic) the covenants are included below: Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application 7 tanuaty2&)4 I I I I I I T T T T I T I I I Page 5.6. General Requirements. b. Site Location: ...the Architectural Committee shall exercise its judgment to attempt to preserve the natural characteristics of each Lot, including trees, vegetation, particularly the Hanington's penstemon, and the natural setting. Pase 9.8. b. Defensible Soace: (ix) When implementing a plon to reducetlammable material around structures, survey the area to be treatedfor the Harrington's penstemon and avoid removing or trampling iL Pase 12. 12. Domestic Animals: ...horses may be kept in a stable and a small corral upon any Lot so long as the conal is not in a location thd the Harrington ts penstemon has been mapped If the penstemon has been found, the location of the corral shall be altered in order to seek to avoid the penstemon. Paee 13.3. Undersround Utilitv Lines: All water, electrical and telephone lines, within the Subdivision, shall be buried underground beneath Subdivision roads and driveways or ln such other locations that shall seek to avoid the Harrington's penstemon, and shall not be carried on overhead poles... Paees 14 - 15. 7. Individual Sewaee Disposal Svstems: Each ISDS shall be designed and located to minimize tree remov alrseek to avoid the Harrington's penstemon, and changes to the natural contours of the land. Pase 15. 8. Trees and other Sisnificant Plants: All construction ...shall seek to avoid the Harrington's penstemon, minimize thc removal, and maximize the preservation, of trees... Paee 15 - 17. Additional Restrictions on Lots: Add 10. Construction Management. In order to protect the Harrington's penstemon and other native vegetation, all construction activity, storage of materials,fttl and debris, parking of vehicles and equipment shall occur within the building envelope. Response: The Protective Covenants for the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD are included as Exhibit 8 to this application. The View Shed Setback is addressed in Article [V.3 on page 5 of the Covenants document. The items in Conditions 2(B) and 2labove are addressed in the Declaration of Protective Covenants at the following locations: a) b) c) T I I I I I I t I I I I I T I I I T I d) Resolution Condition 2.8.i 2.B.ii 2.B.iii 2.B.iv 2.8.v 2.B.vi Protective Covenants Provision IV.6.c (pe. 6) lY.t4.a (pg. 12) IV.l4.b and V.5 (pgs.l2, l3 and l4) v.s (pg. 1a) ry.14.d (pe. 12) IV.14.c (pg. 12) Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application I tanuary 2004 I t I I I T I I I I I I I I I t T I t 21. The Applicant commits to mapping the occurrences of Harrington's penstemonin 2004 as part of the work on the baseline documentation required for the conservation easement. 2.B.vii 2.B.viii 2l.a 2l.b 2l.c 2r.d 2l.e 2t.f 21.e. V.12 (pg. l7) IV.8 (pg. e) IV.6.b (pe. 7) IV.8.b.ix (pe. l1) v.s (pe. 13) v.6 (pg. ls) v.l0 (pe. l6) V.ll (pe. 16) vI.l0 (pg. l8) 5. Prior to Final Ptat submittal, the Applicant shallJinalke, with the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District, the locationsfor pull-outsfor emergency vehicles. These pull'ottE shall be delineoted on the Final Plat. Response: Since the Preliminary Plan approval was granted, the Applicant has wgrked with the Fire Oistrict to identif the best locations for pull-outs on the properly. The Final Plat drawings depict the agreed up on locations. Demonstration that the pull-outs have been approved Uy tr9 Fire District is contained in Resolution 2003-3, which was adopted by the Carbondale and Rural Fire District on June l7th, 2003 (See Exhibit l3). Condition (f) of this resolution states that "The Petitioner shall have completed a wildfire hazard mitigation plan, including a wildfire hazard analysis and road system plan wittrcul-de-sac and tumaround design and placement, all of which shall have been approved by the Fire Chief prior to the adoption of this Resolution." 6. The roads/streets shall comply with the "Rural Access" standards outlined in section 9:30 of lhe S ubdivis io n Reg ulations. Response: The roads shown on the Final Plat drawings have been designed to comply with "Rural Access" standards contained in Section 9.30 of the Garfield County Subdivision Regulations. The construction of these roads will be done in accordance with the County's roads standards. 7. Prior to Final Plat, the Applicant shall submit a copy of the/inal uwildlire hazail mitiguion plan' that has been revicwed and signed off by both the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District and the Garfrcld County Sheriffs Departmenl Response: The final approved Wildfire Analysis and Mitigation Plan are contained in Exhibit 14 ofthis application. The Plan lias been reviewed and approved by the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection filiflct as acknowledged in the resolution approving annexation of the portion of the property that was not already included in the District's boundaries (See Condition (f) of Resolution 2003-3 in Exhibit l3). The Applicant has not sought independent approval for the Wildfire Haz.ard Mitigation Plan from the County-Sheriff; rather, we understand that the Sheriffwill be referred a copy of this application for review and comment as part of the Final Plat review process. 8. Prior to the recording of the Final PlU, the Applicanl shall provide a written qproval of the signed and recorded Resolution by the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District Board regarding the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application 9 Januaty 21fu4 annexation of the properTy into the Fire District, as well as the court order to include the property within the District boundary. Response: While the Applicant is not required to provide this information until the recording of the Final Plat, we have provided a copy of the adopted resolution of the Carbondale and Rural Fire District (Resolution 2003-3) approving the annexation of the portion of the property that was not already included within the Dishict. This document is provided as Exhibitl3. The court order and recorded version of Resolution 2003-3 will be provided prior to Final Plat recordation. 10. An Easement Agreement shall be submitted at the time of Final Platfor the Fire District's antenna site and access drive. Response: The Deed of Easement between the Carbondale and Rural Fire District and the Applicant addressing access to and use of the small area for the antenna is included as Exhibit C to Resolution 2003- 3 of the Carbondale and Rural Fire Dishict (See Exhibit 13 of this application). 11. The Applicant shall provide thefollowing weed management informationfor review and approval by the GarJield County Weed Managemcnt Director prior to the submittal of Final Pla: A. Noxiow Weeds: i Inventory ond mapping: The Applicant shall provide a map that represent speciftc locations of County-listed noxious weeds on the property. iL Weed Management: The Applicant shall provide a weed management plan should be based on a detailed inventory and provideforfollowup management iil Common area weed management: The Coulter Ranch Homeowners Association will implement weed managemcnt on the Common Open Space within the property. In addition, arrangemenls hary been made with a local rancher to perform agricuhural operations on the property. If weed management does not occur on the propergt, there could be sevete weed management issues on the areas that were previously usedfor hay productiott The Applicant shall address this issue. iv. Covenants: lVeed management is addressed in the covenants brielty under Arricle IV, Section 2. The Applicant shall include stronger language, perhaps under Article IV, Section 6. The language should remind each lot owner thot it is their responsibility under the Colorado Noxious Weed Act and the GarJield County Weed Management Plan to manage Co unty-listed noxio us weeds. B. Revegetation: L The revised Revegetation Guidelinesfrom the GarJield Counry Weed Managemcnt Plan calls for the following: a), Plant muerial list. b) Planting schedule. c) A map of the areas impacted by soil disturbances (outside of the building envelopes). d) A revegetation bond or security shall be determined at Final Plat and paid prior to Final Plu submittal t I I I t T I I I I I I I I t I T T I Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application 10 tanuary2004 a) b) c) I I I I I t I I I I t t I T I t T I I iL Prior to Final Plat, the Applicant shall provide a mop or information that quantities the area, in terms of acres, to be disturbed and subsequently reseeded on road cul and utility disturbances, C. Soil Plan: L The Revegetotion Guidelines also request that the Applicant provide a Soil Management Plan that includes: Provis io ns for salvaging on-site topsoil A timetablefor eliminating topsoil and/or aggregote piles. A plan that-providesfor soil cover {any disturbances or stockpiles will sit exposedfor a period ot90 days ot more. Response: Exhibit 15 is a Weed Management Plan for the property. The plan was prepared by Lisa - Tasi<er of EM Ecological, Inc. Ms. Taslier coordinated with Steve Anthony regarding the contents of the plan and the proposed measures for mitigation of noxious weeds. The plan includes inventory maps ihowing the areas where County and State-listed noxious weeds exist on the property. The Plan also includei a detailed description of the various noxious weed species that exist on the property and the recommended methods for controlling each species. The Ranch at Coulter Creek Homeowners Association will be responsible for implementing the Weed Management Plan for all common areas on the Ranch. Provisions have also been made in the Declaration of Protective Covenants to ensure that individual lot owners confiol noxious weeds on their property in accordance with the Weed Management Plan, as recommended in Condition 12(A)(iv) above. The Protective Covenants have been modified to include stronger language in Anicle [V, Section 6.e (see pageT of Exhibit 8). Exhibit 16 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 the site. Of the iotal 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 ihe installation of ihe 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 recommendations in the letter from Ms. Tasker, including the recommended seed mix and timing of seeding. All revegetation seeding will be done in the spring of 2004. Security for revegetation shall be provided prior to Final Plat recordation. On-site topsoil will be stripped and stockpiled in accordance the specifications provide with this application (Exhibit 5) during construction. Topsoil stockpiles will be located within the areas defined as "disturbed areas" on the mapin Exhibit 16. Topsoil will be replaced prior to seeding. Stockpiles will be seeded in accordance with the recom-endations of Lisa Tasker, as contained in Exhibit 15 of this application if they remain exposed for more than 90 days. 12. The property is located within the RE-I School District The Applicant shall pay the School Land Oeiicuionlmpact Fee or pay cash-in-lieu of that land dedication which shall be due at the lime of Final Plat submittat The total impactfee amount shall be determined prior to the submiUal of the Final Plat Response: See response to Section 5.31(H) of the SuMivision Regulations above. Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application tanuary2(M4 13. The proposed subdivision is located in the GarJield County TrafJic Study Area 11. The total impact fee payment shall be determined prior to Final PlaL Thefee shall be calculated in accordance lo section 4:94 of the Subdivision Regulations, Fdty percent (50%) of the road impactfees shall be collected at the submission of Final Platfor the Subdivision All other road impactfees will be collected at the issuance of a building permit However, the Board of County Commissioner will waive all the road impactfees, dthe Applicant agrees to upgrade and improve and provide a chip- seal surface on County 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 intercection 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 CounE road standards and must be approved by the County Engineer and the Road and Bridge Department. Response: As noted in the above condition, the Board of County Commissioners agreed to waive the road impact fee in exchange for improvements to County Road 115 to be made at the Applicant's expense. 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 feet (l 1 feet for each lane). Exhibit 17 is a typical section illustrating the improvement done to County Road I15. The upgrade begins at the intersection of CRI l5 and CRl2l and ends near the west enffance 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 total Road Impact Fee for this project was estimated to be $96,984.54 during the Preliminary Plan stage of the subdivision review process. The actual cost of the improvements made to County Road 115 was approximately $110,000.00. 14, Thefollowing addirional information shall be delineated on rhe Final Plat: A. The View Shed Setback Line along th;e west side of Lots 11, 12, 13, 14,15 and 16. B. The Landslide Boundary and the evaporate deformotionfautts. C. Tracts B and C shall eliminated or reconfigured to increase the lot size of these tracts to a minimum of 2 acres. D. TheJinal locationsfor the pull-outsfor emergency vehicles. E, The easementfor the Fire District antenna site and access to the sita Response: All of these elements are incorporated on the Final Plat drawings. Tract B has been eliminated by incorporating the land into Lot 6. Tract C (relabeled Tract A) has been enlarged to 2.047 acres. The Fire District antenna site and access easement are shown on Sheet 8 of the Final Plat drawing set. 15. In addition to other required conditions of approval the Appticant shall include thefotlowing pla notes on the Final Plat: A. Building permit applicationsfor each lot shall inclade plans and speciJicationsfor an onsite wastewater treatment system Each system shall be designed by a State of Colorudo registered engineer and must be approved pursuant to the Garfield County Individual Septic Disposal System QSDS) regulations before a building permit will be issued The type, size and location of each individual on-site wastewater system (OWS) will be site-speciJic based on exMing Gadreld County and State ISDS design criteria and required site-specitic geo-technical Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application u January2004 T I I I I I I I I T I I I I I T I I I I I I I I t I I I I I t I T I I I I I Ranch at Subdivision evaluations. The soit absorptiott/dispersal systems should be located within the building envelope on each lot as identified on the Final PlaL Response: See plat note 11 on Sheet I of the Final Plat set. B. Historical drainage patterns shall be maintained on fhe property. No sttuctures or uses shall be located wilhin the natural drainage way on the property. Response: Sec plat note 12 on Sheet I of the Final Plat set. C. Developnunt on 40% slopes or greater is prohibited on the lots. Response: See plat note 13 on the Final Plat set. D. Swelling soils, clay and claystone, ate presenl on the site Appropriate mitigotion may be necessary to build on a lot Response: See plat note 14 on Sheet I of the Final Plat set. E. Alt e:cterior lighting witl be the minimum amount necessary and all escterior lighting will be directed inward, towards the interior of the subdivision, except thU provisions ,nay be mtde to allowfor safety lighting thal goes beyond the propefiy boundaries- Response: See plat note 5 on Sheet I of the Final Plat set. F. One (1) dog will be atlowedfor each residenlial unit and the dog shall be required to be confined within the owner's proper$ boundaries. Response: See plat note 5 on Sheet I of the Final Plat set. G. No open-hearth solid-fuelftreplaces will be allowed anywhere within the subdivision One (1) newiotid-fuel burntng stive as delied by C.n S. 25-7-401, et seQt and the regulations promulgated there under, witl be altowed in any dwelling unit All dwelling units will be allowed an unrestricted number otnuural gas burning stoves and appliances. Response: See plat note l0 on Sheet I of the Final Plat set. H. Colorado is a t'RighUo-Farmu Stote pursuant tocn.S. 35-3-101, et seq. Landowners, residents and visitorc must be prepared to accept the activities, sights, sounds and smells of Garfrcld Counet's agricultural operations as a normal and necessary aspect of living in a Coanty with a strong rural character and a healthy ranching sector. All mrct be prepared to encounler noises, odor, lights, mud, drnt, smoke chemicals, machinery on public roads, livestock on public roads, storage and disposal of tnanure, and the applicuion by spraying or otherwise of chemicalfertilizerc, soil amcndments, herbicides, and pesticldes, arry one ot more of which may naturally occut as a part of a legal and non-negligent agricultutal operdions. Response: See plat note 3 on Sheet I of the Final Plat set. I. All owners of land, whaher ranch or residence, have otbligarions under Stare latt and County rcgulations with regard to the maintenance offences and inigation ditches, controlling weeds, keeptng livestock and pets under control, using property in accordance with zoning, and other aspects of using and maintaining property. Residents and landowners aru encouraged to learn about these rights and responsibilities and act as good neighbors and citizens of the County. A 13 tanuary20lH Cotrlter Creek PUD Final Plat Application good introductory sourcefor such information is "A Guide to Rural Living & Small Scale Agriculture" put out by the Colorado State llniversity Extension OfJice in Garfield County. Response: See plat note 4 on Sheet I ofthe Final Plat set. 16. The Board of Counly Commissioners accepts the recommendation of the State Engineer's Office detailed in the May, 29, 2003, letter of Kenneth Knox Prior to Final Pla approval, the Applicant shall provide the County with a copy of atinal lAatur Court Decreefor the planfor augmentation for the Subdivision as stated in the letter dated May 29, 2003 from the office of the State Engineer. Prior to recording of the Final Plu, the Applicant shall provide the County with copies of approved well permitsfor each well which is to be part of the water supply system. In the event that the Applicant intends to drill additional wells, or dffirent wells, than those which have already been pump tested andfound to provide an adequate water supply by the Zancanella and Associates' report now in the record, then, as part of the Final Plat approval process, the Applicont shall provide test results which demonstrate, to either the office of the Stue Engineer or to a private consultant raained by the County at the expense of the Applicant, that srch additional or dilferent wells will provide an adequate physical supply of water to the Subdivision The Applicant agrees to pay for the services of a private consultant to the Board of County Commissionerc to review the Zancanella and Associates' report aheady drilled wells should the Stme Engineer not clarify its lack of comments on the physical adequaqt of the water supply in the May 29, 2003, Response: The applicant formally requested that the County retain the services of a private consultant to review the Zancanella and Associates report regarding the wells that have already been drilled on the property, as these are the wells that are intended to be used for the domestic water supply for the project. This request was made in letter form and was considered and approved by the Board of County Commissioners on July 14, 2003. The County subsequently retained Grand River Consulting to analyzn the physical water supply for the project. The results of this analysis are contained in Exhibit I l. 18. The Applicant shall provide a Deed of Easement dedicuing a perpetual access easement over and across all roads within the subdivision allowing unfettered accessfor all applicable emergengt semices personnel, These easements shall be shown on theJinal plat These easements shall be described and shown on thelinal plat with thefollowing plat note: & All streets, roads, and open space porcels as depicted on the accompanying plal are hereby dedicaled and set apart to the Ranch al Coulter Creek Homeowner's Association, a Colorado not-for-prolit corporation,for the use olthe members and guests thereof, subject to: L The right of appropriate public utility companies to utilize said streets and roads as ufility easementq and iL The right of all emergency vehicles to make use of such strcets and roads in all reas o nab le c irc untstances. Response: This language is incorporated in item number 2 of the dedications found on Sheet I of the Final Plat drawings provided with this application. In addition, the Applicant will record Deeds of Access Easement for the benefit of both Garfield County Sheriffand the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District, allowing perpetual, non-exclusive easement for access purposes over all of the streets and roads within the Subdivision. Drafts of these documents are incorporated in Exhibit 18 ofthis application. T T I I T I t I I I I I I T t I t t I Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application 14 tanuaty20M I I T T t I I I I I I T I T I I T I I 19. ResolUion No, 2003-3 of the Carbondale and Rural Fire District, which conditionally approved annexation of a portion of the Ranch, requires that the developer grant the District an access and utility easemLntfor the radio antenna site. This easement was intended to runfrom the public roads to the antenna site. The applicant shall provide the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection Disfrict a perpelual non-*clusive easementfrom Counly Road 115 to the antenna site The applicanf-shill proviae the language of such an easement to the District in order to be negotiated iid approved iy the District prior to approval of theJinal plal. This easement would allow access by Firi district-perconnel, contractors, or subconlraclots to the antenna sitelor all uses of the antenna site, including installation and maintenanca Response: This issue has been resolved by two mechanisms. The first is the granting of a perpetual, non- exciusive easement for access purposes over all of the streets and roads within the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD as described in the Deed -of Access Easement contained in Exhibit l8 of this application and described in dedication number 2(a) on Sheet I of the Final Plat drawings. The second action is the granting of exclusive and non-exclusive access and utility easements for that portion of the antenna site- access drive betvveen Saddle Drive and the actual antenna site easement. These access and utility easements are described in Exhibit A of the Deed of Easement, which is Exhibit C of the resolution approving annexation into the Fire District (Resolution 2OO3-3 - Exhibit 13 of this application). The non- exclusivJeasement is required since a portion of the access drive for the antenna site is shared with Lots l8 and 19. The exclusive access easement covers that portion of the access drive that is not shared with any other lot or use within the subdivision. All necessary easements will be recorded with the Final Plat drawings. 20. The water system described in the engineering report (Attachment 12) refets to the previottsly proposed woter system and does not mntch the current master utility drawings. The current-driwings contain-a note "see Mclaughlin Rincon drawings for daails of pump stalion and storuge fank installation". Since the Mclaughlin Rincon drawings ate not included in the submittal, the applicant shall provide the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District with the refened to nMclaughtin Rlncon drawings"for review and approval prior toJinal plat approval Response: The water system is illustrated on Sheets 12, 13 and 14 if the drawings prepared by Sopris Engineering. Details oithe storage tank are illustrated on the drawings prepared by Mclaughlin Rincon, which are include in the 24" by 36" drawing set provided with this application. Additional information regarding the water supply ryjt"* and the water storage tank are provided in Exhibits 3 and 4 of this application. Other lssues Private Access Drives The Final Plat depicts private access drives through Lots I and 2 for the benefit of Lot 3 (and possibly the benefit of Lots I and/or 2) and through Lots 18 for the benefit of Lot 19. In order to clariff the terms and conditions which will govern the shared use of these driveways, if in fact they are used by the owners of more than one of the pioposed lots, the Applicant has prepared Declaration of Private Access and Utility Easement documents foithere private drives. These documents address use and construction of the private drives, maintenance, indemnification and insurance, and other matters associated with shared use bf the private driveways. Drafts of these documents are provided in Exhibit 19 of this application. Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application tanuary ZXM Conservation Easement Amendment The Deed of Conservation Easement, which has been escrowed for the subject property, did not contemplate the concept of establishing an easement for the construction and use of the Fire Distict antenna on the properly. Therefore, the Deed of Conservation Easement will be amended to allow for this use. A copy of the proposed amendment to the Deed of Conservation Easement with attachments is included in Exhibit 20 of this application. Vesting The Applicant is requesting vested rights pursuant to Section 14.00 of the Subdivision Regulations. Exhibit 2l is draft of the required Development Agreement formally requesting vesting and sotting out the term of vesting as three (3) years from the date that the Development Agreement is executed by the Board of County Commissioners and the Applicant. The vesting procedure requires a public hearing for which notice must be published in a publication of general circulation at least 15 days prior to the meeting. The Applicant understands that it is our responsibility to see that the appropriate notice is published. Surnrnary We believe we have demonstrated compliance with all applicable standards and criteria required for approval of Subdivision Final Plat pursuant to Section 5.00 of the Garfield County Subdivision Regulations and the conditions associated with the Preliminary Plan approval (see Resolution contained in Exhibit lb) granted by the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners. Therefore, we respectfully request Final Plat approval and vesting for the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision. I T t T I I I I I I T I T t I I t I T Ranch at Cotrlter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application 16 January2004 Exhibit Ia PUD Rezoning Approval Resolution Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application January 2004 ) )ss ) t T ! t t t I T I t T t I T I I I I T STATE OF COLORADO County of Garfield At a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Garfield County, Colorado, held in the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Garfietd County Plaza Building, in Glenwood Springs on Monday, the 12s day of January,2}O4,there were present: John Martin Commissioner Chairman l.erru McCown , Commissioner TrAsi fforrnt . Commissioner I)on f)eFord _,County AttorneY Iv(ttdt"d Attd"tf , Clerk of the Board F.d Crreen _, County Manager when the following proceedings, among others were had and done, to-wit: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION CONCERNED WITH THE APPROVAL OF A PLA}{NED UNIT DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY SLC.LAWRENCE,LLC FOR THE RANCH AT COULTER CREEK PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield Courty, Colorado, (hereinafter "Board"l received a Planned Unit Development (hereinafter "PUD") application from SlC-Lawrence, LLC (hereinafter "Applicant") to rezone the 476 acres of land described below from Agricultural / Residential / ftural Density (A/R/RD) as described in the Zorung Resolution of 1978, as amended to PUD; WHEREAS, the property subject to this resolution is described as Lot 5 of Section l, in Township 7 South, R*& SS W of the 6n P.M., WltzsBll{ E1/2SWI 14 atd Lots 6, 7 and 8 of Section 6; NI/2NE1/4, SWl/4NEl/4 and NE1/4NWll4, of Section 7, all in Township 7 South, Range 87 West of the 6ft P.M., Garfield County, Colorado (hereinafter "Property"); and WHEREAS, the Applicant proposes to rezone the Property from A/R/RD to PUD which is more fulty described in-'iExhibi A; eUD map) and "Exhibit B" (PUD zoning text) thereby providing the appropriate zoning on the Property so that the 476 acres may be zoned as l) iwenty-six (26)-iesidential lots tomprising 156.45 acres, 2) internal roads comprising 18.10 acres, 3) common open space comprising 291.51 acres, 4) ranch facilities building envelope comprising 7.57 acres, and 5) a utility zone comprising 2.41 acres; WHEREAS, on December 10th, 2003, the Garfield County Planning Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval with conditions to the Board of County Commissioners for the PUD request; and WHEREAS, the Board held a public hearing on the l2s day of January ,2004, upon the question of whether the above described PUD should be granted or denied, at which hearing the public and interested persons were given the opportunity to express their opinions regarding the proposed PUD; and WHEREAS, the Board on the basis of substantial competent evidence produced at the aforementioned hearing, has made the following determination of facts: 1. That proper publication, public notice, and posting was provided as required by law for the hearings before the Planning Commission and before the Board of County Commissioners. 2. That the hearings before the Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners were extensive and complete; all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submiued; and that all interested parties were heard at those hearings. 3. That the proposed subdivision of land is in compliance with the recommendations set forth in the Comprehensive Plan of 2000 for the unincorporated areas of the County. 4. The proposed subdivision of land conforms to the Garfield County ZoningResolution of 1978, as amended. 5. That all data, surveys, analysis, studies, plans, and designs as required by the State of Colorado and Garfield County have been submitted, reviewed, and found to meet all sound planning and engineering requirements of the Garfield County Subdivision Regulations. 6. The proposed use is in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado, that based on determination of facts set forth above, the rezoning of the Ranch at Coulter Creek from A/R/RD to Planned Unit Development thereby providing the appropriate zoning on the Property consisting of 476 acres may be zoned as l) twenty-six (26) residential lots comprising 156.45 acres, 2) internal roads comprising 18.10 acres, 3) common open space comprising 291.51 acres, 4) ranch facilities building envelope comprising 7.57 aues, and 5) a utility zone comprising 2.41 aqes be approved subject to the following conditions: l. That all representations made by the Applicant in the application and as testimony in the public hearings before the Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of County Commissioners shall be conditions of approval, unless specifically altered by the Board of County Commissioners. 2. The Applicant shall include in the Protective Covenants for the Subdivision the following: A. The view Shed Setback Line for Lots I 1,12,13,14,15 & lishall be addressed. I t I I T T t t I T I T I I T I I t t lll. A. C. 4. 5. T T I I T t I T I T I T I T t t I I I B. The following wildlife habitat mitigation measures shall be incorporated: Fencing shall be kept to a minimum and follow the CDOW fencing recommendations. If hay will be stored on site, a stack yard shall be constructed to keep wildlife out. 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. 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. 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 install bear-proof dumpsters or trash bins. The 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. The recommendations by Hepworth-Pawlak Geotechnical, Inc. ("HP GeoTech") outlined in the Preliminary Geotechnical Study for the Subdivision dated February 28, 2003, Uob No. 103 1151 shall be adhered. These Preliminary Design Recommendations include provisions for foundations, floor slabs, under-drain system, site grading, surface drainage and pavement subgrade. In addition to the drain systems for foundations recommended by HP GeoTech, due to the presence of swelling clay soils, perimeter drains should be installed around foundations. Perimeter drains prevent excessive ground moisture from saturating the soils and thus reduce the over potential for expansion or consolidation. Due to the possible presence of radon gas in the area, testing for radon gas shall be done when the residences and other occupied structures have been completed, prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The Applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the Garfield County Road and Bridge Deparbnent, dated Apil2,zOO3, except for intemal culverts which shall comply with the recommendations outlined in the Drainage Report prepared by Sopris Engineering, LLC. dated February 7,2003. 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 pull-outs shall be delineated on the Final Plat. 6. The roads / streets shall comply with the "Rural Access" standards outlined in section 9:30 of the Subdivision Regulations. 7. Prior to Final Plat, the Applicant shall submit a copy of the final "wildfire hazard mitigation plan" that has been reviewed and signed off by both the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District and the Garfield County Sheriff s Department. 8. 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 District Board regarding the annexation of the property into the Fire District, as well as the court order to include the property within the District boundary. 9. Prior to installation of an antenna(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. 10. An Easement Agreement shall be submitted at the time of Final Plat for the Fire District's antenna site and access drive. ll.The Applicant shall provide the following weed management 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 management 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 management 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. The Applicant shall include stronger language, perhaps under Article IV, Section 6. The language should remind each lot owner that it is their responsibility under the Colorado Noxious Weed Act and the Garfield County Weed Management Plan to manage County-listed noxious weeds. B. Revegetation: I I I I I t I t t I I I I T I I I I T T I I I I I I I t I T I I I I I I I T The revised Revegetation Guidelines from the Garfield County Weed Management Plan calls for the following: Plant material list. Planting schedule. A map of the areas impacted by soil disturbances (outside of the building envelopes). A revegetation bond or security shalt 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 disturbances. C. Soil Plan: i. The Revegetation Guidelines also request that the Applicant provide a Soil Management Plan that includes: Provisions for salvaging on-site topsoil. A timetable for eliminating topsoil and/or aggregate piles. A plan that provides for soil cover if any disturbances or stockpiles will sit exposed for a period of 90 days or more. 12. The property is located within the RE-l School District. The Applicant shall pay the School Lana Oiaication Impact Fee or pay cash-inJieu 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. 13. The proposed subdivision is located in the Garfield County Traffrc Study Area I l. The total impact fee payment shall be determined prior to Final Plat. The fee shall be calculated in aciordancelo section 4:94 of the Subdivision Regulations. Fifty pOrcent (50%) of the road impact fees shall be collected at the submission of Final Plat for the Subdivision. All other .oud i-purt fees will be collected at the issuance of a building 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 County Road ll5 from the west eniy of the Subdivision to the intersection with County Road l2l and the short segment of County Road 121 between the intersection with County Road I 15 and the point where the existing chip-seal surface ends (approximately 1.7 miles). All improvements shall be done in accordance with County road standards and must be approved by the County Engineer and the Road and Bridge Department. 14. The following additional information shall be delineated on the Final Plat: A. The View Shed Setback Line along the west side of Lots 11, 12, 13,14,15 and 16. a) b) c) d) a) b) c) 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 a minirnum of 2 acres. D. The final locations for the pull-outs for emergency vehicles. E. The easement for the Fire District antenna site and access to the site. 15. In addition to other required conditions of approval, the Applicant shall include the following plat notes on the Final PIat: A. Building permit applications for each lot shall include plans and specifications for an onsite wastewater treatment system. Each system shall be designed by a State of Colorado registered engineer and must be approved pursuant to the Garfield County Individual Septic Disposal System (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/dispersal systems should be located within the building envelope on each lot as identified on the Final Plat. B. Historical drainage patterns shall be maintained on the property. No structures or uses shall be located within the natural drainage way on the property C. Development on 40Yo slopes 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. 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 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 property boundaries. G. No open hearth solid-fuel fireplaces will be allowed anywhere within the subdivision. One (1) new solid-fuel burning stove as defied by C.R.S. 25-7-401, et. seq., and the regulations promulgated there under, will be allowed in any dwelling unit. All dwelling units will be allowed an unrestricted number of natural gas buming stoves and appliances. H. 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, I t I I I I I t t T I I I T I I t I T I t I I I T I T T T I I t I t I I T I sounds and smells of Garheld 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""ior. 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, ffid 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 agricultural operations. I. 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, controllin[ 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 learn about these rights and responsibilities and act as good neighbors and citizens of the County. A good infioductory source for such information is "A Guide to Rural Living & Small Scale Agriculttre" put out by the Colorado State University Extension Office in Garfield County. 16. The Board of County Commissioners accepts the recommendation of the State Engineer's Offrce detailed in thi May,29,2}O3,letter of Kenneth Knox. Prior to Final Plat approval, 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 May 29,2003 from the offrce of the State Engineer. Prior to recording of the Final Plat, the Applicant shall provide the County with copiis of approved well permits for each well which is to be part of the water supply system. In the event that the Applicant intends to drill additional wells, or different-wetts, tt * those which have already been pump tested and found to provide an adequate water supply by the Zancanella and Associates' report now in the record, then, as part of the Final Plat upproval process, the Applicant shall provide test results which demonstrate, to either thJoffice of the State Engineer or to a private consultant retained by the County at the expense of the Applicant, that such additional or different wells will provide an adequate physical supply of water to the Subdivision. The Applicant agrees to pay for the services of a private consultant to the Board of County Commissioners to review thi Z*carrella and Associates' report regarding already drilled wells should the State Engineer not clarify its lack of comments on the physical adequacy of the water supply in the May 29,2003,Ietter. New Conditions 17. All conditions of approval contained in Resolution No. 2003-41as approved by the Board of County Commissioners (except that condition #7 therein shall be eliminated and as such is not fijted among these condiiions) shall also be conditions of approval for this application and will be included in a new resolution that shall be superseded and replaced in full by a new resolution containing these conditions listed herein. 18. The Applicant shall provide a Deed of Easement dedicating a perpetual access easement over and airbss all roadi within the subdivision allowing unfettered access for all applicable emergency services personnel. These easements shall be described and shown on the final plat with the following plat note: a. All streets, roads, and open space parcels as depicted on the accompanying plat are hereby dedicated and set apart to the Ranch at Coulter Creek Homeowner's Association, a Colorado not-for-profit corporation, for the use of the members and guests thereof,, subject to: i. The itght o7 appropriate public utility companies to utilize said streets and roads as utility easements; and ii. The right of all emergency vehicles to make use of such streets and roads in al I r e as onabl e cir cums tance s. l9;Resolution No. 2003-3 of the Carbondale and Rural Fire District, which conditionally approved annexation of a portion of the Ranch, requires that the developer grant the District an access and utility easement for the radio antenna site. This easement was intended to run from the public roads to the antenna site. The applicant shall provide the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District a perpetual non-exclusive easement from County Road 115 to the antenna site. The applicant shall provide the language of such an easement to the District in order to be negotiated and approved by the District prior to approval of the final plat. This easement would allow access by Fire district personnel, contractors, or subcontractors to the antenna site for all uses of the antenna site, including installation and maintenance. 20. The water system described in the engineering report (Attachment 12) refers to the previously proposed water system and does not match the current master utility drawings. The current drawings contain a note 'osee Mclaughlin Rincon drawings for details of pump station and storage tank installation". Since the Mclaughlin Rincon drawings are not included in the submiffal, the applicant shall provide the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District with the referred to "Mclaughlin Rincon drawings" for review and approval prior to final plat approval. 2l.T\e Applicant shall incorporate the recommended changes to the Declaration of Protective Covenants proposed by Lisa Tasker and Dawn Keating regarding the Harrington's penstemon as included in their memo to Tim Malloy dated October 23,2003. Accordingly, The Applicant shall provide the County Vegetation Manager with a map of the occurrences of Harrington's penstemon in 2004. These changes the covenants are included below: a) Page 5. 6. General Requirements. b. Site Location: ...the Architectural Committee shall exercise its judgment to attempt to preserve the natural characteristics of each Lot, including trees, vegetation, particularly the Harrington's penstemon, and the natural setting. b) Page 9. 8. b. Defensible Space: (ix) When implementing a plan to reduce /lammable material around structures, survey the area to be treated for the Harrington's penstemon and avoid removing or trampling it. c) Paee 12. 12. Domestic Animals: I I I T t I I I I I T T I I I I t I I e) t T I T t I T T I T t I T I T I I I T ...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 mapped' If the penstemon has beenfound, the location of the corral shall be altered in order to seek to avoid the penstemon. Page 13. 3. Undereround Utility Lines: Ali 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 penstenton, arrd shall not be carried on overhead poles... Pages 14 - 15.7. Individual Sewaee Disoosal Systems: Each ISDS shall be designed and located to minimize tree removal, seek to avoid the Harrington's penstemon, and changes to the natural contours of the land. Paee 15. 8. Trees and other Sienificant Plants: All construction ...shall seek to avoid the Harrington's penstemon,mirimize the removal, and maximize the preservation, of trees... g) Paee 15 - 17. Additional Restictions on Lots: Add 10. Construction Management. In order to protect the Harrington's penstemon and other native vegetation, all construction activity, storage of materials, fitl and debris, parking of vehicles and equipment shall occur within the building enveloPe. 22.The Applicant shall provide the most current brochure regarding the Fisher Creek Special Managernent Area to future lot purchasers as part of the closing documentation. Dated this day of , A.D. 2004. ATTEST:GARFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO Clerk of the Board Chairman Upon motion duly made and seconded the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the following vote: John Martin , Aye Larry McCown , Aye Tr6si Houot , Ay€ STATE OF COLORADO County of Garfield County Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certiff 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. 2004 County Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners ) )ss ) I T I I t I I T T I t t T I I t I I T Exhibit lb Subdivi sion Preliminary Plan Approval Re solution Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application I I I I I I t T I I t I T T T T I I T STATE OF COLORADO County of Garfield 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 l2s day of January,2}O4,there were present: fohn Martin . Commissioner Chairman Larrv McCown -, Commissioner TrEsi Hount . Commissioner Don DeFord , CountY AttorneY Mildred Alsdorf , Clerk of the Board Ed Green , County Manager when the following proceedings, among others were had and done, to-wit: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION CONCERNED WITH THE APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PLA}I FOR THE RANCH AT COULTER CREEK PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTED BY SLC-LAWRENCE, LLC WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado, (hereinafter "Board") received a Preliminary Plan application from SlC-Lawrence, LLC (hereinafter "Applicant") to subdivide approximately 479 acres of land into l) trventy-six (26) residential lots comprising 156.45 acres, 2) intemal roads comprising 18.10 acres, 3) common open space comprising 291.51acres, 4) ranch facilities building envelope comprising 7.57 actes, and 5) a utility zone comprising 2.41 acres; and WHEREAS, the property subject to this resolution is described as Lot 5 of Section l, in Township 7 South, R*e" S-8 W of the 6fr P.M., Wll2SEll4, El/2SWl 14 and Lots 6, 7 and 8 of Section 6; N1/2NEI/4, SWI/4NEI/4 and NEl/4NWll4, of Section 7, all in Township 7 South, Range 87 West of the 6s P.M., Garfield County, Colorado; and WHEREAS, the Applicant received Preliminary Plan approval from the Board of County Commissioners for the same Ranch at Coulter Creek Subdiviiion on June 2nd,2OO3 which is memorialized in Resolution 2OO3 - 4l and such resolution is superseded and replaced in full by this resolution; and WHEREAS, the Applicant received Planned Unit Development approval from the Board of County Commissiorr"rJ fo, the same Ranch at Coulter Creek Subdivision on January l2s, 2004;and ) )ss ) WHEREAS, on December 10th, 2003, the Garfield County Planning Commission forwarded a recommendation 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 l2h day of January ,2004, upon the question of whether the above described Preliminary Plan should be granted or denied, at which hearing the public and interested persons were given the opportunity to express their opinions regarding the Preliminary Plan; and WHEREAS, the Board on the basis of substantial competent evidence produced at the aforementioned hearing, has made the following determination of facts: l. That proper publication, public notice, and posting was provided as required by law for the hearings before the Planning Commission and before the Board of County Commissioners. 2. That the hearings before the Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners were extensive and complete; all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted; and that all interested parties were heard at those hearings. 3. That the application is in compliance with the standards set forth in Section 4:00 of the Garfield County Subdivision Regulations of 1984, as amended. 4. That the proposed subdivision of land is in compliance with the recommendations set forth in the Comprehensive Plan of 2000 for the unincorporated areas of the County. 5. The proposed subdivision of land conforms to the Garfield County ZoningResolution of 1978, as amended. 6. That all data, surveys, analysis, studies, plans, and designs as required by the State of Colorado and Garfield County have been submitted, reviewed, and found to meet all sound planning and engineering requirements of the Garfield County Subdivision Regulations. 7. The proposed use is in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado, that based on determination of facts set forth above, the Preliminary PIan for the Ranch at Coulter Creek Subdivision be approved to subdivide approximately 479 acres of land into 1) twenty-six(26) residential lots comprising 156.45 acres,2) internal roads comprising 18.10 acres, 3) common open space comprising 291.51 acres, 4) ranch facilities building envelope comprising 7 .57 acres, and 5) a utility zone comprising 2.41 acres subject to the following conditions: I I I I I I I I I I I I I I T I I I t A. B. B. 2. I T I I I T T T I I t I I I I T I I I t.That all representations made by the Applicant in the application and as testimony in the public hearings before the Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of County bommissioners shall be conditions of approval, unless specifically altered by the Board of County Commissioners. The Applicant shall include in the Protective Covenants for the Subdivision the following: The view Shed Setback Line for Lots ll,12,13, 14, 15 & 16 shall be addressed. The following wildlife habitat mitigation measures shall be incorporated: Fencing shall be kept to a minimum and follow the CDOW fencing recommendations. If hay will be stored on site, a stack yard shall be constructed to keep wildlife out. 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. 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. 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 install bear-proof dumpsters or trash bins. The 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: The recommendations 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 Recommendltions include provisions for foundations, floor slabs, under-drain system, site grading, surface drainage and pavement subgrade. 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 around foundaiions. Perimeter drains prevent excessive ground moisture from saturating the soils and thus reduce the over potential for expansion or consolidation. Due to the possible presence of radon gas in the area, testing for radon gas shall be done when ihe residences and other occupied structures have been completed, prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. l. ll. l1l. C. 4. The Applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the Garfield County Road and Bridge Department, dated April 2, 2003, except for internal culverts which shall comply with the recommendations outlined in the Drainage Report prepared by Sopris Engineering,LLC. dated February 7,2003. 5. Prior to Final Plat submittal, the Applicant shall frnalize,with the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District, the locations for pull-outs for emergency vehicles. These pull-outs shall be delineated on the Final Plat. 6. The roads / streets shall comply with the "Rural Access" standards outlined in section 9:30 of the Subdivision Regulations. 7. Prior to Final Plat, the Applicant shall submit a copy of the final "wild fre hazard,mitigation plan" that has been reviewed and signed off by both the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District and the Garfield County Sheriff s Department. 8. 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 District Board regarding the annexation of the property into the Fire District, as well as the court order to include the property within the District boundary. 9. Prior to installation of an antenna(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. 10. An Easement Agreement shall be submitted at the time of Final Plat for the Fire District's antenna site and access drive. ll.The Applicant shall provide the following weed management information for review and approval by the Garfield County Weed Management Director prior to the submiual 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 management 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 management 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 T I I I I I I I I I I I I I t I I t t I I I t issue. iv. Covenants: Weed management is addressed in the covenants briefly under Article IV, Section 2. The Applicant shall include stronger language, perhaps under Article IV, Section 6. The language should remind each lot owner that it is their responsibility under the Colorado Noxious Weed Act and the Garfield County Weed Management Plan to manage County-listed noxious weeds. Revegetation: i. The revised Revegetation Guidelines from the Garfield County Weed Management Plan calls for the following: Plant material list. Planting schedule. A map of the areas impacted by soil disturbances (outside of the building envelopes). 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 disturbances. C. Soil Plan: i. The Revegetation Guidelines also request that the Applicant provide a Soil Management Plan that includes: Provisions for salvaging on-site topsoil. A timetable for eliminating topsoil and/or aggregate piles. A plan that provides for soil cover if any disturbances or stockpiles will sit exposed for a period of 90 days or more. 12. The property is located within the RE-l School Distict. 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. 13. The proposed subdivision is located in the Garfield County Traffic Study Area ll. The total impact fee payment shall be determined prior to Final Plat. The fee shall be calculated in acCordance to section 4:94 ofthe Subdivision Regulations. Fifty percent (507o) of the road impact fees shall be collected at the submission of Final Plat for the Subdivision. All other roid impact fees will be collected at the issuance of a building permit. However, the Board of County Commissioner will waive all the road impact fees, if the Applicant upgrade and improve and provide a chip-seal surface on County Road 115 from I T I t T I t T T I t t t t t a) b) c) d) a) b) c) agrees to 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 road standards and must be approved by the County Engineer and the Road and Bridge Department. 14. The following additional information shall be delineated on the Final Plat: A. The View Shed Setback Line along the west side of Lots 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 a minimum of 2 acres. D. The final locations for the pull-outs for emergency vehicles. E. The easement for the Fire District antenna site and access to the site. 15. 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 treatment system. Each system shall be designed by a State of Colorado registered engineer and must be approved pursuant to the Garfield County Individual Septic Disposal System (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 uiteria and required site-specific geo-technical evaluations. The soil absorption/dispersal systems should be located within the building envelope on each lot as identified on the Final Plat. B. Historical drainage patterns shall be maintained on the property. No structures or uses shall be located within the natural drainage way on the property. C. Development on 40Yo slopes 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. 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 property boundaries. F. One (l) dog will be allowed for each residential unit and the dog shall be required to be confined within the owner's property boundaries. I I I I I I I I I I I I I t I I I t I T I T T I T I I I t I T I I I I t I I G. No open hearth solid-fuel fireplaces will be allowed anywhere within the subdivision. One (l) new solid-fuel burning stove as defied by C.R.S. 25-7-401, et. seq., and the regulations promulgated there under, will be allowed in any dwelling unit. A1l dwelling units will be allowed an unrestricted number of natural gas burning stoves and appliances. H. 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 Garfietd County's agricultural operations as a nonnal and necessary aspect qf 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, ild 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 agricultural operations. I. 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, controlling weeds, keeping livestock and pets under control, using property in accordance with zoning, ffid other aspects of using and maintaining property. 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. 16. The Board of County Commissioners accepts the recommendation of the State Engineer's Office detailed in the May,29,2}O3,letter of Kenneth Knox. Prior to Final Plat approval, 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 May 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 event 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 Associates' repofi now in the record, then, as part of the Final Plat approval process, the Applicant shall provide test results which demonstrate, to either the office of the State Engineer or to a private consultant retained by the County at the expense of the Applicant, that such additional or different wells will provide an adequate physical supply of water to the Subdivision. The Applicant agrees to pay for the services of a private consultant to the Board of County Commissioners to review the Zancanella and Associates' report regarding already drilled wells should the State Engineer not clarifr its lack of comments on the physical adequacy of the water supply in the May 29,2003, letter. 17. All conditions of approval contained in Resolution No. 2003-41as approved by the Board of County Commissioners (except that condition #7 therein shall be eliminated and as such is not listed among these conditions) shall also be conditions of approval for this application and will be included in a new resolution that shall be superseded and replaced in full by a new resolution containing these conditions listed herein. 18. The Applicant shall provide a Deed of Easement dedicating a perpetual access easement over and across all roads within the subdivision allowing unfeuered access for all applicable emergency services personnel. These easements shall be described and shown on the final plat with the following plat note: a. All streets, roads, and open space parcels as depicted on the accompanying plat are hereby dedicated and set apart to the Ranch at Coulter Creek Homeowner's Association, a Colorado not-for-profit corporation, for the use of the members and guests thereof subject to: i. The right of appropriate public utility companies to utilize said streets and roads as utility easements; and ii. The right of all emergency vehicles to make use of such streets and roads in al I r e as onab le cir cumst anc e s. 19. Resolution No. 2003-3 of the Carbondale and Rural Fire District, which conditionally approved annexation of a portion of the Ranch, requires that the developer grant the District an access and utility easement for the radio antenna site. This easement was intended to run from the public roads to the antenna site. The applicant shall provide the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District a perpetual non-exclusive easement from County Road 115 to the antenna site. The applicant shall provide the language of such an easement to the Disfiict in order to be negotiated and approved by the District prior to approval of the final plat. This easement would allow access by Fire district personnel, contractors, or subcontractors to the antenna site for all uses of the antenna site, including installation and maintenance. 20. The water system described in the engineering report (Auachment 12) refers to the previously proposed water system and does not match the current master utility drawings. The current drawings contain a note "see Mclaughlin Rincon drawings for details of pump station and storage tank installation". Since the Mclaughlin Rincon drawings am not included in the submittal, the applicant shall provide the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District with the referred to "Mclaughlin Rincon drawings" for reviem' and approval prior to final plat approval. 2l.The Applicant shall incorporate the recommended changes to the Declaration of Protpctive Covenants proposed by Lisa Tasker and Dawn Keating regarding the Harrington's penstemon as included in their memo to Tim Malloy dated October 23,2003. Accordingly, The Applicant shall provide the County Vegetation Manager with a map of the occurrences of Harrington's penstemon in 2004. These changes the covenants are included below: I T I I I T I I I t I T T I I I t I I a) Page 5. 6. General Requirements. b. Site Location: b) c) d) e) s) T T I T T I T t T T T T I T I I T I I ...the Architectural Committee shall exercise its judgment to attempt to preserve the natural characteristics of each Lot, including trees, vegetation, particularly the Harr ingt on's pens t emon, and the natural setting. Pase 9. 8. b. Defensible Space: (ix) When implementing a plan to reduce flammable moterial around structures, survey the area to be treatedfor the Harrington's penstemon and woid removing or trampling it. Pase 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 mapped. If the penstemon has beenfound, the location of the corral shall be altered in order to seek to avoid the penstemon. Page 13.3. Undereround Utility 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, and shall not be carried on overhead poles... Pages 14 - 15.7. Individual Sewage Disposal Systems: Each ISDS shall be designed and located to minimize tree removal, seek to avoid the Harrington's penstemon, andchanges to the natural contours of the land. Page 15. 8. Trees and other Sienificant Plants: All construction ...shall seek to avoid the Harrington's penstemon, minimiz'ethe removal, and morimize the preservation, of trees... Page 15 - 17. Additional Restrictions on Lots: Add 10. Construction Management. In order to protect the Harrington's penstemon and other native vegetation, all construction activity, storage of materials, Jill and debris, parking of vehicles and equipment shall occur within the building envelope. 22.The Applicant shall provide the most current brochure regarding the Fisher Creek Special Management Area to future lot purchasers as part of the closing documentation. Dated this _ day of , A.D. 2004. ATTEST:GAMIELD COT]NTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO Clerk of the Board Chairman Upon motion duly made and seconded the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the following vote: John Martin , AYe I T T T T I I t I T I I Larrrt McCown , Aye Trdsi Houpt , Aye STATE OF COLORADO County of Garfield I, , County Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Board of County C 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 affrxed the seal of said County, at Glenwood Springs, this _ day of A.D.2004 County Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners ) )ss ) I T I I I I I Exhibit 2 State Sunrey Monument Record Forms Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application Januaty2004 I T t I T I T I T I T I T I t I t T T .. D.?o,nl,,trl of Rqalotory Agcnobc Eoajd, of Rtgblrellrrt te Protetslorwl Engarr,r,fit gf/la *o],rcctonal Lcrtd, &lroqlwtt l58O Drooduog, Srldla 1870, Dcartrr, C0 80202 Prontr @os) 801-??88 . Fas (8O8) e01-?7g0 . ?DD LINR (9OS) Sgl-2gOOXeSg co LAND SURVEY MONUMENT RECORD gEcrR, ,p.u. COUNTT, INDEX BET NUXBEB- ,, ,,..::,, :- R.ti,OEjrOO: REPORT ONE,UONUMENT ONLY ON IHIS FORM - REPRODUCTION OF THIS FORM IS AUTHORIZED All items to be filled ln' by thc Lond Surveyor uslng PEP.IIANENT EIAcf LEPffB/,NP ond llneg which con bc reproducod 1. TYPE OF MONUMENT: tr SECNON CORNER tr QUT\RTER CORNER tr BENCH MARK E OTHER'/,6 CoR rl 2. OESCRFNON OF MONUMENI FOUND: FOTJND 3 1/4 tN ALUMTNUM CAp 0N 2 t/2 tN ALUM'NUr ptpE .8' OUT ff aROUND RNSEO NO'//ND OT STONE AROIIND THE MONUNENI. AS St Ollt' 'N SfiErdl AEtO]y ,, il rl 5. DEscRmoN or uphuuer,n EsrABUsr{Eo By you ro eEReETUAIE rHE LocAnoN oF THts pomr: t) FouND oilsEr.ED x ,N ,Rdqf. r.4pF. : -. 2) FOVNO c,ilqE!-Et .X 'N R@lf.Flif,E J) FOrnO 18' CEDAR W|TH.BUE NARKED Stn6 St E7 AS Sl'Ot{r.' N sf(Efcxt BELOW 4. SKETCH SHOWING REU.NVE LOCA'IION OF MONUMENT, ACCESSORIES A}.ID REFERENCE PONTS STATING WHEIHER FoUND oR sEf. sHow SUPPoRTING ANo/oR coNrR^olcroRy EVTDENCE WHERE AppLtcABtE: r' FA)ND CHtfft-fr x ROc,< FACE 2) FouND OilSEt-@ XN Rocx(, FACE RAISED NflJND OF SIOfirE N.T.S. t/ra coR t) FruND BL/.ZE IN 18'CEDAR CERTIFICATION Thlr b to gUlI thot I ror ln rBponstbl. dlorg! ot th. sur\cylng uort d.lcrlbcd an thb r.cord ond thot to thcbert of my.knowladga thc lnfoImoUoo pr.slnt d h.rclnls truc ond corrcct. Nomc (Plrorc ?rl,',$; ttARK S BECIGR nrr.. N,atw; scPRls Et'tdNEEilNe LLc Ftum lddrctetLa^ UAIN ST A3 CIPE${tALE CO. At62J Oct o, fldd fo.l to Eddf+ R.rtm or n habfftot Idh.nt I b. Dob ramrt E u..d o cqlg,pb 7/28/OJ ffil O - Locoli,on ot Uonumcnt Slgnoturc/Dotc through S.ol sEe 6 T 75 R 87W. 6rHp.ll. ssrrNTy 6.ARnaD INDEX REF NUUBER ,-r t) ,N E Stomplng cqP 6. 7. REEW RETW s rfi6 1985 .1 1,'B L ,M' LOCATION DIAGRAM 1" = 1 Mile , BBGEIvD AT ODHCE Or TIIB Ooulllt cllnr 8.o..{ to t l[.tl Dt llEtEIlI& tto rbh$.Itodtri.ditc ' {DrAdr!. lmrtlp,'futi .!d Lii{al... rr8. Eoord b! nog{st7o;t{,tr lu hofessfunal, E tgtr|..ra orrd Pnftssbtl,l Lutd $ltroegors | 1560 E"oad'./.tov, Sutte 1870, D.tto.?, CO 40202phou (fos) 891-?788.c Fu (308) 891-7?90 | tDD UNE (3O8) 8C1-290OX888 REPORT ONE MONUMENT ONLY ON THIS FORM - REPRODUCTION OF THIS FORM IS AUTHORIZED All items to be filled in Uy' tne Lond Surveyor using PSiilrlJtISJrf BUCK LEtrEnNd. ond linca which con bc raproduced COLORA LAND SURVEY MONUMENT RECORD Depoilnurot ol. Regulotota Agetuba TYPE OF MONUMENT: tr SECTION CORNER U oUARTER CORNER tr BENCH I',ARK A oTHER#6-COA I DESCRIPI|ON OF MONUMENT FOUND: sET 2 1/2 " ALUM'NUM CAP ON NO.6 RESAF APPROX l' Our OF CROUND NEAR OLD D'RT ROAD AND FENCE t'NE I AS STTOUN lN SKETCH BELOW il 3. DESCRIPTION OF MONTTMENT ESTABUSHED BY YOU TO PERPETUATE I}IE LOO{TION OF THIS POINT: I ,) sEr No. 5 RE8AR AND REF. bAP LS. f28613 'N oROUNo 2) FOUND NO. 5 R-Egah ANO"FEfi;:G4f:t.s. #sr944 'N GROUNO AS SHOI{'.' 'N SKEICH BELOW 4. SKETCH SHOWNG REI.ATIVE LOCATION OF MONUMENT, ACCESSORIES AI.ID REFERENCE POINTS STATING wHETHER FOUND OR SEr, SHOW SUPPORflNG AtlD/OR CONTRADICTORY EVIDENCE WHERE APPUCAB|E: HAY NEU) I I I I I I I T t t I I I I I I I I I 7, t I N.T.S. 1. 2. L,x-,) NO, 5 REBAR/REF, CAP L.s. { 26643 k"".,.)Qa, 2) NO. 5 REBAR/REF, CAP LS. i 31944 ,//16 coR CERTIF]CATION This is to ccrtify thot I wo! ln rcsponaiblc chorgc of the surveying work dcrcribcd ln this rccord ond thot to the bcat of my knowlcdgo thc lnformoUon prcrcntcd horcin is true ond corrcct. Nomo (Plcorc Prin$: |IARK S BECKLER SOPRIS ENCINERINC UC Flm Addro$: Slgnotur€r/Oot .through Srol O RRW RAU D gggry1y GARr,flD INDEX BEF, NUUBER 24-W COI'NIY-INDD( RET NUMBEB- - :to b. ud op!, tc BqBuE.otr loort d dn outy lhc' Rtu,oz/OO Slomplng cop "lllilffi phonaz (97d 7o4-oilt FAX (97d 701-0JB b. ttob Uoaumt uor rrt.d or (;oauot: E/25/03 LOCATION DIAGRAM 'l " = 1 Mile ffil O - tocotion of Monumcnt eFn , 'n 7-S sE 1/16 s , BECEIVED AT OTflCE OF THE COI'N T CLEBN Rslsd to b. fi!.n b, hdq ndm. Iuib.r [CES!9!UI. uo [irrrbatiolri. uilu .DEFDd.t loErHp. nusG .!n lctdL& **8. I T I t T I I I T I t I T I I T T I I LAND SURVEY MONUMENT RECORD Dcpartmont ol Rcgulalotll Agetubc Boqd til. R.abt\tbt lor'kolcsdt 8?wt,,l.t- o,la nolosstorul Lotd $/r?,3ycrs'' - : tseo endioy, Stil. 18?0, Dotwctt c! -!ol!l-Ptorw $&) eet-ziai t raz (bosl 8s1-??so ' tDD IJNE (gos) 891-2900x893 TrPE OF MONUMENT: o sEcTloN coRNER tr OUARIER CORNER O BENCH t'',| 'RK tr OTHER#6IOE- ,t DESCRIPTION OF MONUIIENT FOUND: sET 2 t/2 " ALUMTNUM cAP oN NO.6 REB6R FLUSiI l{tTH oROl,',ND NEAR OLD DIRT ROAD AND FENCE UNE AS SlrOxr.J ,N SKEfCr, EELOW.\:'rl DESCRTPIION OF MONWENT ESTABLISHED BY YOU TO PERPEruAIE TllE LOCATION oF THIS Poll'lT: ,) sEI NO. s REBAR AND REF. CIf t.s: 1286+r 'N GROUTJD 2) fff N9. 5 REPAR AlvD REf:'cAF','$d t28il3 'N GRc[rr'rD AS SF'OIIN IN sfiET$I BELOW SKETCH SHOV'ING REIATTVE LOCATION OF MONUMENT, ACCESSORIES A}ID REFERENCE POINTS STAING WHETHER FOUND OR SEI. SHOTV suppoRTtNc AND/OR CONIRAD|CToRY EVIDB.ICE WHERE APPUCABI,E: ilD DiRT ROAD __r. E 1t/t6 Slomplng coP Ooh ot lLld tro.L to E ioblth, R€tm * R.houlltot lEmuitt 8/23/00 Ooi, uonmmt w u.d c *r*n-lW I l N.T.S. I ,l rt, REBAR.IREF. c P I Ls. 12861r I 2) ffT REBAR/Rtr. CAP L.S. 128643 CERT]FICATION Ihla b to ccrtlfv thot I woe kr rrapmelbh chorgc of thc survcylno w-6iFac*AOcd ln thla rccord ond thot to th. Ucct ot -my knowlcdgc th. lnformolron Pr€..nt d harcln lc truc ond corract Nomc (Plcoac Prtnt): IIARK S &Ed(ER S@RIS EtldNEffiNe UC Rno uttN c7 Ar llAPPtvtllrAlF lYt 81623Rrm Addr.8.: LOCATION DIAGRAM 1" - 1 Mile ffil o - tocotion of Monumont Sbnoturc,/Dotc th.ough s.ol ggC , T 7,s R 66tY,-9EJ.X. COUNTy 6ARF,Eto INDET( REF ggyggp 2a-x SEC T R-,-P.u. couNrr-INDEX REr NUIIBEB- - to ba.uttd ottt ,o, Esmt. fooua oa'ou8l, lb.a / R.t,O2/OO N IHIS FORM - REPRODUSTION OF THIS FORM IS AUT}IORIZEO At ttems ii'ol'hnIJ]""Lit'pr" uona surv€yor ,"tnsPfflnrrrrr sacr rErraarrrc ond lin." ,h {""'"tt\q(3- E t/6 'tooo c-c s, t BECSIVTD AT O},ICB OI TBE @I,TIT clTNK B.oe.{ to b. 6Lt b, &gg!tu, t&m lllDtD.Uaiatli u.drr .DDEDrLL tm.Db;.llu3a, .eod lddu Sbnoturc/Dotc through Srol 7. De?@hn,tla ol Regillo,,otll Agotubs Boe'd 'ol R.glst'.d,t"tort tor P7.ot?,sstond Btgt'o,'ers @n P"ofissl,orl{,l Lond. Suflcyo'|gt 1560 Drodueg, Su.lte 1370, D.fitei CO 80202 Ptwae (pog) 891-7?88 . Fal, (SOS) 891-?790 . TDD LINE (8OS) 991-29OOX8SS REPoRT ONE MqNUMENT ONLY 0N TH|S FORM - REPRoDUCTIoN 0F TH|S FORM rS AUTHORTZED All itcms to be filled ln by the Lond Surveyor using PERlr{rVflrf EIACK LEtrARINC ond llnG3 shich con bc r LAND SURVEY MONUMENT RECORD l. TYPE oF MONUMENT: tr SECION CORNER B QUARIER CORNER tr BENCH MARK tr OTHER- DESCRIPTION OF MONUMENT FOUND: sET 2 t/2 " ALUMTNUM CAP oN NO.6 REqAR APqROX. 0.6' OUT OF GROUND SET COI-I.AR OF SI@NE ARflJND COR. AS SHO}I'V 'N SKEICH EELOW,[i DESCRIMON OF MONUMENT ESTABLISHED BY YOU TO PERPETUAIE THE LOC,ATION OF THIS POINT: I ,) sEI NO. 5 REBAR AND REF. Cne r.S, .l?E615 'N GROUND 2) SEr Np. 5 RE.B4R AND REF:' 6jtp+:s. {280{.3 'N oRorrND AS SHOU[', lN SKETCH BELOW SKETCH SHOWNG REIA'IIVE LOCATION OF MONUMEM, ACCESSORIES AI.ID REFERENCE POINIS STATING wHEftiER FOUND OR .SEf, SHOW SUPPORTTNG Ar.rDlOR CONTRADTCTORY EVTDENCE WHERE AppLtOABtE; 1)sET RESARfrtr. CAP L.S. #2864J c ,/4 I)SET REEAR/REF, CAP L.S. #28643 CERTIFICATION Ttrls ig to g(!fu thot I roa in rcrponriblc chorgc of thc aurveylng work dcscribed in thl! r.cord ond thot to the bcst of my knowlcdgc tho lnformotlon prclentcd hcrein . is tru. ond cor.ct. Nomc (Pleoso Prin$ IIARK S ?ECKLER T I I T I I I I I I t I I t t I I I I 7. 2. 4. I + I T.S.N. ' Slomplng on Cop o. Dot. ot ,t ld Yro.* to E toblsh. R..ton * Rlhoblltot Lonm'nk qt/23'/o3 b. Dotr llonummt ro u..d o! @nvdl-A/2541- BECETVED AT OFflCE OT TtlE COT'I{TI SOPRIS ENOINEERINO UC Flrm Mdra.s 50'UAIN Sl AJ CARBONF TE ?A- 8169-\ LOCATION DIAGRAM 1" = 1 Mile ffil O - Locotion of Monumqnt sne, T7q Signoturr/oote through Seol COUNIY B-6It--Ur__,-.6It{__P.U. REF NUMBER"3-X RET N{'UBER - lo b. u.d oElt tor gmmtr lqt d. b! oomt, ttac X.tt.OZ,/OO 60,r..% c 1/4 s, Btoeri! io bt oLd tt [U!g&8SqSt_ElE!tf !E!I!9!41. th.E ltpiabrtlorui ud,e .DDFDr{lt lm.rbti.'Binaa, ad LiifdfrE *rE. COUNTY I T t T T I I T I T I I t I t T I T I 1'TYPEoFM0NUMENT:trsEcnoNcoRNERSIoUARTERcoRNERtrBENCHMA,RK 2. DESCRTMON OF MONUMENT FOUND: F%)ND3l/1'NALUN|NUMcAPc,'l?l/2INALUMi/NUMPIPE'4,dJToFGRoUr.,D COLL/IR tr SIO^JE SURROI.,NO'NG COR' AS StOm,, ,N SKETCI' EELOW Ir\l DEScRtmoN OF MONIIMENT ESTABUSHED BY YoU TO PERPEruATE T[lE LOCAnON oF THIS POINT: I ,l FONTND NA,[ AIJO SI,,NER ,N A 6' ffDAR L, 10097'iiidno iit mrb 3ilruer:nr &5i-rcEDiR t$,looez J) FouNo pK AND, sliliiER ,N A LARGE sro'rE AS St Oltf{ lN sl<ETctl BELOW SKETCH SHOWING REI.ATNJE LOCATION OF MONUMENT, ACCESSORIES ANO REFERENCE POINTS STAflNG SHEISER FouND oR sEr, Siow supponnNc Atlo/oR coNIMDlcTorY EvlDENcE WHERE APPU0ABLE: ,) NA ,N 5v i PK,/SIIINERfli TAEGE SIOAJE 2) ,N 5. CEDAR I I N.T.S. LAND SURVEY MONUMENT RECORD OTHER- SOPRIS ENGINEERINo LLC Firm Addrcss:qn, u/tN c7 A.' AAPPONDAI F. CO- Ar62,L CERTIFICATION Ihls b to cortlfv lhot I ros ln rorponrlbb chorgc of thr suruovlno GiFdcrcribcd in ' thl! rccord ond thot to tho Ucat'of-my knoulodgq thc lnformouon Prclant d hGrcln i! tru. ond coficct. Nomc (Plcorc Prlnl: IIARK S EECIQER Stomplng coP o. odr ol ftld trsL io E tlblth. i.dm or RdroD0ltoi. b. Dot rffit re. u*d o cqud. 7/09/os py,on, (9701 7o$-oJlt FAx rc7o) 701:0Jt.l LOCATION DIAGRAM 1o - 'l Milc ffir o - Locotlon of Monumcnt Slgnoturo,/Dotc through Scol ggc ,, t 7s R 6Ew,-eJH-P.x. cQt NTy GARF'EID INDEX REr NUUBERIJ=Y: SEC T R ,-P.X. COUNTY-INDEX REI' NUIIBEB- .f to bo [r1A tinly loc uoquurotr l,oqitt tt..b ;::::rX ffijDUCnoN OF IH|S FORM |S.AITHORIZEDREPORT ONE MONUMET.IT ONLY ON THIS FOKM - KLTKUUUUIIUN VT INIJ IVI\M Tg Alr tt.m! l'J"o-"'i'nlJj"-il'i;;-l;"J srr""yor, uBingP8816{xEi, sacrusrrsffrc ond lln'! whlc r7sR88W NtA S t2 1985 nEcurED tr omcE ol rtlE coulTT cllna h6l le b. fitd tt EeE-&!!E!e!!-fJgDg lt{csecE tha l!iE!Dll4E, utu!.s .DDnD.|.t lm&lD. B.!a.. rod:.Iiildlu 7. REPORT ONE MONUMENT ONLY ON IHIS FoRM - REPRooUcnoN oF THIS FoRM iS AUTHoRIZEDAll items to be filled ih by the Lond Surveyor usingPDRtANENr BIA1K Ia,rTERINe ond linca which con be r 1. 2. 5. I COLORADO LAND SURVEY MONUMENT RECORD TYPE oF MoNUMENT; tr sEcrloN coRNER ql oUARTER coRNER tr BENcH MARK tr orHER_ I OESCRIPIION OF MONUMENT FOUND: ryry?_ 3_l/_4_!N ALUM|NUM CAp ON 2 1/2 tN ALUM//NUM ptpE .5' WT OF CROUNDMOUND tr SIONE ON NORTH S'Dg. ' - AS SrrOlUV 'N S'(iTCH BELOW It: DEscRlmoN oF MONUMENT esrdusned BY You ro pERpETuATE rHE LocAnoN oF THIS potNT: ,) sEr sp,KE ANb S,J,NER tN A to, IEDAR2) SET SPIKE A'VD SH'NER 'N A, 8' P'NE -i) rwNo A LARaE srolE' llkzgnl 'riii irilst eo x ott soun,t FAIE AS St Oltf,, tN sKETClt BELOW SKfiCH SHOWING REI.ATIVE LOCATION OF MONUMENT. ACCESSORIES AI.ID REFERENCE POINTS STAIING J) X 'N rARGE SrOr.rE 1) *tKE/sl,NERJ{|/t 10' 0EDAR 2) sPtKE/stl,NER ,r,, 6' P,NE It I N.T.S. ("r. *)Qa , Stomping on Cop o. oot ot ,kld Wo* to Ettoblirh. Fotoru or'Rrhobllltotr b, odt. rswnt rc md or @nud, 7r/09/OJ Fil,m ,ddreset 502 UA1N ST- AJ CARBO IqALF. CO. 816^l LOCATION DIAGRAM 1" = I Mile ffil O - Locotlon of Monumcnt Slgnoturc/Dotc through Seolggc t ._T 7s R dsW. 6Il,p.U. COUNTY GARF'EID INDEX REF NUMBER 2J-Y r*6.SEC T. R ,_ p.U. MOUND OF SIONE ,A coR S@RIS ENGINEEHNE LLC REF NUUBEB a Iq b. u.d onl, tof ,tlorut[mtt kottod oa otrDt, tb.r R.t.OZ/N. 5.CERTIF]CATION Thls ia to ccrtify thot I tog ln rcrponrlblc cho,la o, hsurveying work descrlbrd in thb rGcord ond th;t to ttr.boat of my knowledge thc informofion prcscnted hriinb trug ond corract. Nome (Pleose Printl):-Alf 9: BECI(LER Firm 6. 7. cot lfTr T7SR88W t/4St BECEIWL AT OrnCE Or ffi OorrNTI Cr.Enk B.ora to b. OLd b, tlrlc Balinrio tlrinbrr IEEt{odlt tb.! Atphrb.go.tti tudc rDprcDr.hi,. Tm&tE n !ar, ud taotdlu. I I t I I T t T I I I I I I I t t T t I T I I I t t T I I I T I t I T I I I s ronill nepnooucloN oF THls FoRM ts AUTttoRlzEo i\1 items to ba fillcd in uy thi-Lond Survcyor using PRRYANBNT sacr ,Bt?f8rxc ond lin's *hich COLOdADO LAND SURVEY MONUMENT RECORD , D.Ps,n n ol R3g1,,o,6ll Ageaobt Bootd o, Reglstrot'wrt lor 'frofisllrnal Srrryif:*: ad Proltssto*al Lottd Strttogm : ' ' 1660 Eirodtttoy, Stldlc 1870, Demtcr. co 80202 1. WPE OF MONUMENT: tr SECNON CORNER B OUARTER CORNER tr BENCH MA'RK tr OTHER- 2. DESCRIPTION OF MbNUMENT FOUNDT . FWN1 3 t/4 'N ALUMtNtJu CAP q ?_11? !!! aLUM|/NUM PiPE ,5' OUT tr eRo/.tND' ai rucx bwNea .wm'-iilio oi srotla ro IHE slr. AS S,{Ou['J ,N $(ErCf, BELOW I lliJ. DEscRtmoN oF M'oNUMEr.tr ESTABIJsHED Rr you ro PERPETUATE THE LocAnoN oF lHls PoINT: t) sETNO.5 dEBAR ANA.REF. OqP LS. 12E643 tN IHE GBAIND il set No .5 REBAR ANo'8qF. caP l-s.* 28643 tN THE cnwNo i FoUND 9NGIE.FENCGP6H.IIUTO AS fEF. l's bnonr.l iN'sl<ETctt BELow 4. SKETCH SHOWNG RETAITVE LOqAnON OF MOMTMENT, ACCESSORIES AtlD REFERENCE POINIS STAING WHETHER FOUND OR SEr. SHOW SUppORTtNG Al.rDlOR CONIRADICToRY EVIDENCE WHERE APPLICABIf: I l T.S.N. x-r MflJND ff t/1 coR *,T REBAR/REF. CAP, 128643 'N GBOITNO UI o (r!. ; 5.CERTIFICATION Thls l! to c.rllfv thot I woe ln r.lpoElbla chorgr of thr surucvino E?fficacrlb.d ln thl! r.cord ond thot to th. Uost 'ot -my knowlodgc tha lnformoUon prcacntcd hcrcln ls trua ond corrucl J) S'NGLE FENCE POST UARK S. trd<lffiNomr (Pleoec Slomplng cop c Oat o, ,Lld Uod( to Ertob0th. Rattra 6 R$oblllot L oot. llilr.mt rd t[.d ol 7/2E/o3 Flrm Ndrcocz 5O2 ttAlN Sl AJ CARBOI\IDALE CO- 81523 phonGt- rc7d 7o1-0Jfl FAx b7d 7o4'o3rJ S@RIS ENdNEEHNE UC REF NUUBER..- I t9 bo ud ouly lor aounmtr l,oct d o[ olbtt llu R.nr.oz/oo 6.LOCAIION DIAGRAM 1' = I Mile ffir o - Locotlon of Monumcnt Slgnotur.,/0ot! through Srol ggC I T 7S R 86w , 67H P.U. gsgNTy 6ARFIEL0 INDEX BEr NUIOSn-ry- SEC T R ,-P.U. 7. rr8. COUNTY I) ffT REBAR/REF. CAP, LS. 128613 'N GROUNO76SR86W sJ6t/1- TTSRSEW ,985 REclrvE) lr orrrcB or rrft ctuutt clrnr n ccd to b. 0Ld It ttidr nrrm XEbc !@gE!E, ltir lhDdliu+lt u'lc rrpD.ortlrb fmdE. Llt . ud Li{tlt& I COLORdDO LAND SURVEY MOI{UMENT RECORD Da?tr rirtu, ol Eegulatrory Agaolas 1600 Eiooduotl, Suilc l87O' Derwet, CO 8049? . -ph,N,(sos) as1-rr1i-. i; iboil 8s1-?7so ' rDD IJND (sos) ssl-zeooxdsg ffitr'ENToNLYoNTHlSFoRM-REPRoDUcTloNoFTHlSFoRMlSAUTtloRlzED All it6ms to be filled |n 6y the Lond Surveyor using PfEUrlIYfJVf BI"{CJI f,f,llIffIJVG ond llneg whlch con bo t TYPE OF MONUMENI: O SECTION CORNER .tr QUARTER CORNER tr BENCH MARK EI OTHER'/'6 'OR DESCRIPTION OF MOhUMENT FOUND: FOUND I '/2, ALUMINUM CAP q{ NO, 5 REBAR .1, WT OF GRAJNO NEXT TO, T POST,ii srounv iN sxircn aetow oEscRrpTloN oF MdNUMENT ESTAB&sHED'r, ,o, To eEReEIUATE rttE LocATtoN oF THIS PotNT: r) sEr No. 5 REEAh AND REF. L.S. {2864J 'N GROUND 2) 581'NO. 5 RESAB, AND REr. L.S. p$A$ ry GROU^TO n3 srounv ,N sKgrclr{.BElo}v.' l'i:'L\:' ' p'r 4., T I t I I I I I I I I T I I I t I I t N Br' I + I N.T.S. 5. 4. SKETCH SHOWING REI.ATIVE LOCAIION OF MONUMENT, ACCESSORIES AhIO REFERENCE POINTS STATING WHEIHER FOUND OR SET, SHOW SUPPORNNG AND,/OR CONTRADETORY EVIOENCE WHERE APPUCABLE: NORrH/So{urH FENCE 2) SET REBAR/REF. CAP LS. {28643 'N GFA.'NO l- ,,/16 cal,r TPOSTI i o I 1/, 1) SET REBAR,/REF. CAP L.S. 12E643 'N 6RA.,ND CERTIFICATION This is to ccrtlfy thot I ros ln rcaponriblc chorg. ot th. survcylng uorFaorcribcd ln thl! rc€ord ond thot to thc best of my knowlcdgc thc lnformotion p.ls?ntcd hcreln ls truc ond corrcct, Nome (Pleosc ernl ilffiK S &EKLffi Dot. ol ,ldd wort to Eltobfilh. Rlttm or Rlhobtlltot llmummt: SOPRIS ENCINEERINC LLC Rrm MdresB: phone: (97o) 7o#oJfi 4x (97o) LOCATION DIAGRAM 1' - 1 Mile o - Locotion of Monumcnt Slgnoturc/Dotc through Seol sn.l 7 .? 7-S Slomping cop I b. Dol. vmu@nt ro. wd o! cn*ar-W9!- 7, r*8. R-8ZJ|-._-AIH P.U. COUNTY GARFIELD INDEX RET'NUMBER_5J_ sEc_ INDEX RET'NUMEER- .. 1b be .und pd, ,oE Emtmaatr loatcd o! courty lhar ' Ro'O2/oo NECENED AT OllICE OT TlG COUNIY CIINK n sJtt to br [f.d bt tnd* ililergno tlubcr UErglglut ttr ! AltthibrtlolUr, ud.! .pprDal.t tcmdlp. nilie. .dlt Lrldl@ COUNTY I I I I I I I T T t I t I T T t I I I LAND SURVEY MONUMENT RECORD Dcportmea;t ol Regtbtorll Agcrtotls Doeil o! Rcg{st"olilm to Proletalr,lrrrl E wt B.rt o,rnd hol,litm lo-Prolesotottit flilrnr,crt- o,na Prrofisrtortp,l Ld Swttcllort 1660 Dtogduog,, Slllte 1870, Derwcr, CO 80202I I OOA dtoaduorl. &Lue I itlu, Dan tat. l;v ouzv. Ph/,,q (3OS) 891-?788 . Fos (SOS) 891-7?50 . TDD UNE (808) 891-290OX888 REPoRT ONE II|ONUMENT ONLY ON lHtS FORM - REPRODUCTTON OF THIS FORM lS AUIHORIZED Al items to be fillcd in'by the Lond Surveyor using PSn ,UVS tf DLACK LEmERINo ond linos which con bc rcproduced 1. TTPE OF MONUMENT; tr SECTION CORNER tr QUARTER CORNER tr BENCH MARK E OTHER",/'A NOP I 2, DESCRIPNON OF MONUMENI FOUND: FAJND I t/2' ALUN'NUM CAP ON NO..5 RESAR ,2'OUT OF cRc/.JNO A7 FENCE 'N7ERSEC7OI..IAS S}'OXN 'N SKETCTI BilOW ..xi 5. DESCRImON OF MpNUMENT. ESTABUSHEO By yOU TO PERPEITTATE THE LOCATION OF THIS POINT: ,) sEr No. 5 RE8A8 AN?.FELI.g: t2sr.lJrN (f{o,)ND 2) SEI NO. 5 RE8AR.AND:nrLts; iZAAtitrN GROUND AS Sftor4r., ,N SKETCH 8E[OW 4. SKEICH SHOIlrlNc REllTtvE LOCATION OF MONUME:NT, ACCESSORIES AtlD REFERENCE PONIS SIATING WHETHER FOUNo OR SEr, SHOW SUppORflNG Ar.lDlOR CONTRAD|CTORY EVIoENCE WHERE APPUCABLE: FENCE UNE x-x- t/r6 coR 2) SET REBAR/REF. CAP LS. 128643 tN CRAJNq I) SET REBAR/REF. CAP LS. 128643 'N GROUT.JD CERIIFICATION Ihl! lr to ccrtlfy thot I ror ln rcaponslblc chory. o, th. rurvclng 6i[-?c:crlbcd in thb ricord ord th;t to th. b.!t of my knowlcdgc lh. lnformotion pnrmtrd hsr.ln ls tiuc ond coract. Nomc (Plcorc PanirW Ul o(l r;.l-(, It I N.T.S. 5. SOPRIS EI'TdNEERINC LLCSlompingcqP Flm Addroa: G Dot o, tltad fqt b Eriob{dr. ictoB or Rc[bllltot b. . DoL llmmt ro. ur.d or 07/28/03 LOCATION DIAGRAM 1" = 1 Mile ffir o - Locotion of Monumcnt Slgnotury'Dotc through Scol 7.aEra 7 $ 7q R_____82__U_. 6n/ p.ll. qoUNTY GIRF,ELD tNDgX REP NUXBERJ:Y--1, 5. COUMY-INDEX( RET. NUI{BEB o to b. ud olt tc DcBrrcta tcotad oo euat . ttrar Rltt O2,/O0 L.ort L b. l[.d ]t tlac B.t@ N@bc Sgg&lst rlp $D.q.tlc[". ua.c rDDNFlrl. l6nruD,:Llan riea Lcldl& rr8. I I T I I I I I I I t I I I I t I I I 6. I I N.T.S. 1. 2. co LAND SURVEY MONUMENT RECORD ' Dopo,r,nrtrlil o, R.gulalCry Agenc{trB Doord bl Reg{sf;ro;tilm lor Prolcsslonal Ea,bin errt anA prolrlcgfisf;rutilm lot Protcsclonal Ea,g&t*erc ond Prolcsslooul Ld Srll,logc,rst 1560 Broduey, Stdr. t87O, D.a;atr, CO 80202t 1660 Broduey, Srtltc 187O, Dcrtut, CO 80202 Phor?f (fos) 891-7788 . Fa., (803) 8s1-7?50 . TDD LINE (SO3) 891-29OoX833 REPORT ONE MOITUMENT ONLY 0N TH|S FORM - REPRODUCTTON OF TH|S FORM tS AUTHORTZEoAl itcme to be filled ln by thc Lond Surueyor usingPS8rrtvgJvf DIACK LETTERIN0 ond lineB which con b€ I TYPE OF MONUMENT: tr SECNON CORNER tr OUARTER CORNER tr BENCH MARK tr OTHBT ,/'^ .nP I DESCRIPflON OF MONUMENT FOUND: sET 2 t/2 " ALtJMtNt)M CAP ON NO.6 REEAR AppROX. O.5' OUT OF }RA)ND NEAR EAST I€ST FENCE L'NE . AS SHOll4V lN SKqfCH BELOW r\l OESCRPflON OF MONOMENT ESTABUSHED BY YOU TO PERPEruATE IHE LOCANON OF THIS POINT:i 1) FWND NO. 5 RE8AR, SEr REF. CAp L.S. 128643 2) FAJND NO. 5 REEIR. SEr' 8qt, QNp, L:S. {2q643J) FdrNoiREBAn euo ituuttiii c;iFlls. fl2rfd tN cRwND AS SHO}l,'V IN SKETCH BELOW SKETCH SHoWNG REIJAIIVE LOCATION OF MONUMENT, ACCESSORIES AND REFERENCE PoINTS STATING WHETHER FOUND OR Sff, SHOW SUPPORflNG AND/OR CONTRADTCTORT EUDENCE WHERE AFpUCABLE: EAST I€SI FEA'CE UNEx-x- , Stomplng on Cop o. tloL ot,hld UsL to Ertobkh. R.tton d R.hobllltotr r 8/23/03 b. Dolr llonunrnt ror u:rd or enhotz..-..8/25/0J 2) NO.s REABAR/REF. CAP L.S. I 2864J ,n6 coR CERflNCAIION Ihic ig to g41! thoi I wor ln rcsponCblc chorga. of thc aurycying ryork d.scribGd in thia rccord ond thot to th€ bcst of my knowl.dg. thc lnformotlon prcccntcd hcrcln io truc.ond corrcct. Nomo (Plcoro Prlnl: IIARK S' BECKLER n^ No * S@fls il?Nffilw &C firm ,d/d?t€st 50^ ttAtN ST. AJ ?AFEONqAI F. CO Ali^7 LOCATION DIAGRAM 1" = 1 Mile J) REEAR/ALC. cAP L.S.I 12770 2) NO.s REABAR/Rtr. LS, I 2E643 o- r. ffil O - Locotlon of Monumrnt Slgmturc,/Oote through Seol e 87W F,TH D7.SEe 7 T 7s gsgNty GARFIETD INDH( REI. NUMBER 4-R sEc-T.P.U. INDD( BEF NUIIBER- Pltorb.,u.d oq lrr.rgC, qQpT_.:nt. loot d iD go.rp!, ths t.:.. ,_ ,. :il.: ..,, ,, - Ran;O2/00 fc r n..% E 'fi6 s7 sr8 !. 2003 NECEIYEI} A? Or?ICE OT fiil COUNIT CIAru( .DEr.DrLh toErElD. iatq ud 'Laldlc COUNTT I I I I T T I I t I I I I T I t I I I FEpoBT oltE xourff olLy ot rHis rmr - REPnottcrro{ 0F THIS FoBll r8tETto;rru', AUtt-toDrttU.6rnUtni-riro-irinirrorurlng,lrlttEtllrtqltnmSlndltn.l$tchEnDlrrp|lCr.d t. TY"E OF plTX61TT: O sECTIOI{ AOHIER tr OUAETEF COBTGR tr 8EilCT{.}II,HI( T 2, DESCFTprloil OF t[iililErr Fqfie cPc I" Pbout Tllr- Jra^r+l -7' il-{ t^u-r\ ,a+Nd 3 ruto 1. E(ErCHm€IlB F,J €cr H'l,'l_lsg7*,* *I** Dtr Irrnt rr l. l r lltt'lu l,?.:.Oel-1 7, m8. o,.r t % Qtbae. \ouztt of -Er*.t n 5 fute, Aa L3, tA77A Gr6:st t-rie. €rrrrlril €-?. fl,, DEscBrpTltDt oF- xol{rtGnT ESTAELTSHED 8y Yq' TO PERPEn AIE TllE L0CATIoi| OF THIg PO!I{T: U;;i d;:i: qE'.+;.i ;;; crareur-, r' ,. rE" { 3-A SHOIIII{B E.ATIVE Fotlto G sEl. 5t t ,tj. ACEE$'O8IES A'{O REFERET{CE POIffig STATIilE COIITBADICTMY EVIIE}ICE M{EE IPFI.ICAE.E 0F mruElff. rilG AI{D/oF Loc rlol 0F I II gtPPimTilG E-A'gAtrrttta4?t. filxrr" I e,"l^ Ar--A ?*ry- r.'l C-rp. A ClNrWCt r&lt lht! lt t crrttfi tffi I I! t,l tr.rolt!!. dtrl,,, tl, nrr.rlm rr aircl.rD.{ $ tnl! t.tcol{ ]l! tlt t t! $t frf'triil-fnollder th. l$l0trtl6l frrdd lillln L tr,ll u! cmltt. ltrl. Ftrrr ,i,lnUz Aoricro Rfaa *r*r&i&t Flm ttlr: r*r S-:tL- S,-a!'^t Q' Frrr ltranla r* i. zd sJ. Q.JL L, ft.on . 1\76. L14- Ur// parmil aIAeRlrl' - t lllls a- LoB.tlon of l5nua.nt N gEc ? T ?5: n a7 ur/ . U4 P,n, cqJNTy G^"f,;.U rilDEx REF l{urEER q-T sECT.r- C0$lTY.---,ftdlfl REF l[,tlEEH - rr To !! utrd',cnlr;tol''lgnralrrntt toS.lttd on count, llilt Stamplng'on Cap COTOEADO TAIUD SARWY .UOilAYEitW o.p.rt[nt ol fgut.tor., AemEl.r BcaFd ot Ra!l.t!..tlon ,or For.trlonrl Enilnr.E .nd Pmt.tltoilI l!50 EFo.dmr. &ttr t!l,4 Drnvrn. C0 E0E0E Phenr l3o3l al,4.ll8g r F.r (:54 8,,r-7rII,. ID EoS Ea- t. 2. TYPE oF IONUIEilI: O SECTIOil C0Bi{EF tr 0U RTER CORiER tEscnrprur{ oF r$tuxENT ro$rt: 3.' At-uv,tt- C^P 1," F--J * g Ste. Ar e? - o^r.. (t') I l. !. 1. EGTCH IOfI}EH H*tl"It,Blp9t,sffi* Ltr Errlt r. r- r gltmv{/l=Ij,*l- a 7, II8. N REFORT OI{E IIOI{JIIEiIT OI{.Y OT{ THIS FOBI - EPFOT'UCTIOI OF THISlll lt - to !n tlu.d ln D, Ul. Lm6 8llrr.rr llttne tr BErircH lr^HK {on=n-!lrc- F?horrt THafroord, 9. DESCRIPrI4I S ToliXCilT ESTIELISED EY YOI,, TO FERPETUAIE ?}E LOCATTSI F t.TI8 POITI; €arb..l UJ\a-.ot of b\.-.. Rep,+A'Tllt llr4a^ruo,t eA A^r.& 3L+ 6A.r€.Prr'.:s''' 9}IOXIII8 E.TIIVE LOCATIS{ OT llsNlA.rr. TCCESSORIES Tlo REFEEI{CE POI|IIa STAT$F Forfl, 0n 8Er, slrrl 8IFF06I$G AilD/oR CfirhrorsrHy EVIDETEE t0GE rFFLre 4l, I Q^ir*Lrvr*'.t 'f sl-*t- ? i/c' x 3lz' * t,'L I ^4rt &B\ 41,, k\:5..+.- \ I 1..-*rr56.a' iana? i,a an frEtrnt I Ihlr t! t crrttfl Brt I rr la rryrfDb crrt .t Urf,rrrrlm Io.L OrErlD.d ln thl! trcll{ f[ tlr.t t! thf D.d ot ry lnorbdg! t ra lrt!fltlcn ,r..rrtd lr.lrrtl tlrr lrl soratt.Lr trrl... *t,,ar Boiro.itnu Sl*i-^|'.Jt- FTF! IrT: Flr.! ldrlrar!: qrrD- L4<-?), zact nfi.onoRtrt'- l l{llg t. Locatlon !f Eil[ant SFc, T?B .-Ftlt^/ .-.|alp.f. cq,NTYGErTirIA-ItOEX REF ISfigBZ. V gEE+-P.ll. COIJNTY-IttDEX REF T{.[IEER m Io !r wrd onl, lor murntr loBrt d cn Ecuntt llmt 'trv.otU 1b_ 5.-l Stomplng on Cap 0010. sI. tD.0r rEG. ronEilott8 EntD AT rrr= G t'G GqrnY c[.f,( Ilrlcrtlr tln AllhDrtlcdtr. rrt rF{DFld! IrjrtI. rU,-. r{ h.ldt$. 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G0U|TY-INDEX REF l$rlEffi - .l To Dr g!.d cntt tor' Dnslnt. loc.t d En tctxrt, llrLt m.08r!0 a N 7, N.T.S. \ e-1 \ c Er|t ht$rlDr&EElEIglElg lElsU& 6!lg&I4!e!lti r* iirst.tt lralr Eit. ra btdlftr COTOfrADO IATTD SARWT ilOilAilETIT o$lr.tEnt of Rrgulrton, Ae.nct.. torr.l of Rrglrtmtlon tor. P..ot.t.lon.l Englnrrtt ttrd Prot.r.loml $60 Ero.dr.t. $ltr llTQ thnvcr. C0 8020Ppionr Foil dg{t_Tr$ r rrr l30il lg.t_Zrgq . - l*q Ol- I 2002 ST.BD.OFBE& IEorrn-E-'I-nagru..xA1. 2. TYPE 0F I$nXEfiT: O SECTI0N COBIGF IETICEIPTIOI{ OF IfiilII'IIEI{T FOUilE 3" .^,1 gTi^so e S €r.brae et I tr OUIFTER COFilM tr AE}GII IIARK Ruttrlt.C-P. €s" Rbaua e.g. ?h. 3. 1. TESCRIPTIdTI OF IIONUIGilT ESTAELISHED 8Y VOIJ TO PERPEruAIE THE LOCATIO' S THIS POII{T €.i.ol firrto.^J p,t... tLn11 -Reo**L 'tftcercrrnr't'r''\' ?i/e'x7$'x tf I ,,.'-l'i: 'r't: '{.\ SI(ETCH SIIOIIilC REJITIYE LMATIOI OF I{OI{IJIEilT. ACCESIIORIES AilD SETEREI{CE POII{I9 STATIIIE ril{EI}EF FOIITD OB SET, sHOII ST,PPORTII{C AilD/OR CO{TRAOICTMY EYIOET{CE f,}IERE APPLICAE.E .,,* st8nplng on cEp .. Et ct trtu Ett E Ertrtlltlr trrtE o mrDllft.bWc t A- n-at !. Dt }unt r. r-d .. oltmXl?- E"ol €.*..t r 5 6rr,, A, Q.3. Fl, F"-J rS €rbl*- e: Ll- Fl. CW'iWI"Dil Itlr t| tr crttt, tht I nr ln Frrrltlulr ctEr d tlr tu!.rtrtr E|t d[cnlDlt lrt ula r.toc{ til utlt to tlx!ilt ot !, rrtorl.dg. t r lntotttlm F..rrtrl hrrtlnl! tru ltrl cqrrt.*. frr.t. *truz fu.^t fuil *lQrfi-l<u Flrr tLt: ,t*L!*l-r- S.arir 1- flrr fCOFtrr: non, 6, EIEITEO IT GIGE T I}C CqfiD' CI.S -cqtfir loct rPlY AAGRITl' . t lllla a. lrcrtlon of lhnurant 7.gEC-J-I a <.' a*ttJ t^g p.rl. a dnllffi N IATB- b.a t! Dr tll., Dr lrldr Ettrip IDtr lrrlstllt tlirr llDirDrtlErlh. filr mryhtl TltrlrtD. trtll,. rd bldlm. coutrry G..f.J rtoEx FEF t{traEp " -t]. rr8. SEa: T F - .-P.ll. Cq,ilTY#INOEX EF i[N8ER lr 7o !. urld ont, for. rnurntr locrtrd on Eount, ltn!! ' F,t.ozfin Nw# . saJ Slenltw.r'D.tr ttaoutn $.1 BEPOBT OilE IIONI,,}IENT ot{LY ON THIS FOFX - REPROOT.ICTION OF THIE FORII ISNI ltr- to b. llurt ln D, ttr trnd $rr.rEr llltnE Etf nt ilr' IEnERDI mi llntt $llct E n D. I t I t I I I t I I I I I t I I I I I T T I I t I I I t T I T I I I I I t T !o.rd !t R.srtt,'.ttEn,"?H[tff*t"t"tf#rit;"fl':1$"{-1"-';:'--.rlgfrd mi"8 2002 ,,on.oontTl#"'T?''?'HtiJt#JTt-*tffi 1"4$19-";;16osq COLORADO A ilD SARWY INNAUET{T t. TvpE oF loilulcilT: tr 9ECTIOI{ COFI{ER }(0uAFTEn CORI{ER tr EEl(tl llAf,( F oItER-.-:r 2, rncnrpns{ 0F l{ilrflg{r Fou{E 3* flluur-. qP. L' Rboo'. Ttlt'a]r=^r6 ;l; *.- ;e a*vei A* QPs' s. Jrrrror, oF IENTTGNT EBTABLT'T*D Ey rlu ro pE,pEn ArE ,€ L.c^Ttot 0F -rllrB p0rltr:-' W:':^ffi,,.,l .SGi'h"-;r -"' Mongmtrr\ 1, sGTCiH StOltIilE E-ATM LOCArIoil 0F r{riru[GllT. ACCESSOFIES At{D IEFERETICE PoIl{Ts ST TIt{o rlElt@ Foup on sfr,- slCI -tinponrrile Ato/oB cslrmDrgrm EvroElEE IIHEE APE-rgAELe F*!{B 4ebr. tt(t1,4, F--.lr g €*lsng- lt ert.?1. a GWiMlClrDly Ittl t tc artrtt mt t lrr U l|oorlllt tra il !!-;ftilil nrt--ii*rtlrl rn utrt tit:on! rtd tt:! -t! tlr ;r.[-i,t'-ri idtiri!-ttr lntlr-ttm rurt o lrn.tr ta trut na rqrrt. - -, . a. !. Stamphg on Cap H&tWt'" Dt rrrrt r! H r wa;ll/JleJ- ilx (Pl.rrr Flntl: FlFr lLro: Flr.r ldafltt: p1p1y2 . 1?a- la9-77/./ - 'OAN'DIT DTIORITl' - I lllll ar Ecrtlon Dl lSnunrt N 7. ltgn*urrr'Dlt tlfooSh D't sEc-::I-rJ s . qE.J4- L:l -J.r. ;;,nrn,A;*irJr-iloEx REF MrttEER 3- T IT8. 8EC-T.P.il. COUT{TY-II{,EX EEF TfltrIBER - rr To D! lrttd ml, fo!' mnu!.ntt locrtad on Gount, ll't'l R.v.olrlm N.T.S. '..,-1-5 ('cttw c/1 .9.1 rrri t! Dr rrtr! !!Jltgl!@!g dulEtBllt ti!' tllmogullur. rffi ullrLta lcrrltt$ ntra rid bldln. 0tiLY s{ THrS FoFl{ - trPEooucuoil tll lt - te D. lul.d tll TTIIS B rnd COLORADO LAND SURVEY MONUMENT RECORD o.puamnl ol A.glolq, Agacht Ewd ol R.8/rrmila lq ProL.srad eaghat fi.t Ptolrulad Lq.t $tn)on 1550 &oodtoy Sott. ,J7q Davrr, CO 80200 Pnorro (JOilAga-7?Et Fot (J0J)691-7790 VfiDO (t0.lt)tlt1-7reO T I T I t I I I t I I I T I I T T T I PBRPEru^TE lItE I,OCTflON OF II{IS POINT. POST ACCESSORIES TND RETERENCE POINTS STATING CONTBADTCTONY EVIDBNCE TBERts APPUCA$A. I !1t.s* Y NE coR.r: f BI rE* tJ lrtT NTs I AII BEARTNGS TYHERE' my,['*,g*'lilru a - loo.Uolr of llonumcnt Sl3nalurc/Dltr l}rou3b Scal 7. SEC-I-T F 8Ar i"fl rt COUNTY--qIESEE-INDEX REF NUT'BER--?!3- SE&R-,-P.lr. REF NUUEER- .. To br rld cDl, fco DrouD.Db lMt d oB ccurt, llar to*O2t?s ffir TYPE oF IIoNUUENT: A SECTToN CoRNER O QU^BTER CoRNER B BENGH IIARK O OfgSn-l.E-9QB--EC I DESCilPTION OF XONUIIENI FOUND: FOUND J' BRASS CAp. LS 12770, ON 2 1/|'P|PE, 0.5 A8O\8, GRO|TND. rOO'* EAST OF COUNTY ROAO CERTINCATIO}I Ttrlr lr to ccrttty that t rar ln rotponrtblr ohrrg. ot th.tuw.ylnl ror* dcrcrlb.d ln tJrlr raoord rnd that to tb.brrt ol my knorlod3c thc lntormetton pr.r.ntrd hlr.inIr truc rnd cortrct, Narnc (Plcarc Prlnt): FTANK i. HARilXOTON 'Flrm Namc:---ll/6H C@NTBI ENdNEERNG, NC. ny6 s66a11 92J CO@ER AWttlE GIEHW)@ fiWttr5, CO El60l pa3161 @70) 915-8676 LOCINON DIIORII t' - I lltls 8.conl lo lr tuta l, IAEJ&&@eJgE!9. !fE!C@t, 0r.! Crh.L.Ucdh e!d.n .DDED]lrt TcEalB llstr. sa Loldt r T6S . .ul ,.,il1.o R88vv R87W\.,,,D StrmptnS oa Cap 95610-08 Datc ot Flcld aqy 8/1E/93 mGrFqlqn LllU* 3l rsbJL COLO.g,.... ..'iiEG. rcRPETNDPls RlcEtvED At orttcE ot TEr cluNTy curu( rr8. I t I t I T I I I I I I t I I I I I t CVIOEADO IaTTD SARWT TOilAUETI? Ihp.rtrnt o f -tl!ul.tct"t- le!jl"l1t, ---. --. N.T.S. Staaptng on cEP Dtr !l llrtd H te Btaltdt E tE r mSfUbEZlr* I frl- ltB -ol Db ErEt r.-d r erllra:lg:-tl:9l-a rfrimil ztloRlrt' - I lllle 8c.rd of R.st rttlon ror-fr-ilillonli-A{tt1- rtrd Protrulonrl ruo d;i;i;airir tilo. ourm' co.slEoo-- Pnoot EttO irr-nsr 'ltr poO or'rrr r rE G!31 'c'- 18 2W t. a. rYFE 0F lm[HEt{I: ! 8ECTI([{ CmER tr 0urFTER CffiER O EBE}I }ltm tr 0IlfR- EBcBTPTIoN s lourcilr Furo: 3' lllq>t" C-? li flbout r*t. 4"o..J E*-J 2 G.toi1 {r--3 Escnrprlo{ oF trltr,lEilT EET sLIsGD lY Yq, Io PERPEfl AIE rHE LOC TI0'I- q, TIIi mll;.-e^;rJ;;J "{.,}.k-r- ..Fcc'^'*! rn'ras*r^rA ?i/c''eZt x ra--'r .:.' 'ai l-j.-^ a^ a aelfrElrfrN nrt rl tl .rttf ttrt t r ln Iw$DL Pft { tI m#""tr"Wt',l,EH.IHt :S,H F.'H u uu dcfirEt. Lr. trlr.tt *t** baio^t Etta Slnnx,iJt> FtPr Lr: tlf, s-4* ?rf+,3.-f,,g-- rx.t ttlrttlr t*{ut zd Sl' P'tL G' - , pjror12 1'?a- Ut<-ZZll ffil t Ertlot of l5rur.nt 3. t. !. 7. rr8.8EF-rq,-P'I' COIJIITY-IiOEI FEF UTIfiR rr f0 !r ll!.d mt, tr rinurntt lccrtr6 !o Eunt' lltm rl.o8rtoo - ttu EIIE AT EElcE E lIC CErtT' 9.4( H.a tr t ttlrl D,rllrllr. tlrrryrt*, !l3n qJr./Clt th,'oitrn Id ruponr ot€ ltot{xE[r otfY O{ THrs Fofl{ - lll rt - to b. ?lurd ln !, th. Lrrd grrrrr GULORAOO LAIIO SUEUEY I.JOiIUI,IEI{T BEGORD REPOBT ONE IJIONU} T JLY ONTHIS FONM nEPAO9UCflON OF THtS rOBM tSAUTHOAtZEo,I I I I t I I t t I I I I t T I I I I It I ,N t All items to bc filled in by the Land Surveyor using black lnh or typawdter. TyPE OF DIONUilIENT B 'fi Section Corner n (Check one) ' I Quarter Corner tr (Excepo* 0?qIs0 Bench nrartr Othcr I 2.. DESCRIPTION OF EVTDENCE FOUND, AND OR|GINAL RECORD CALI".IF KNOWN . FDoHA' A I I I'x 6i'r f, t€!" ElAsALr sfo^ag .\Ar rrH F3 v6 6.l+t'u€ CIN€' o}t Tate 6^sf t^c.d oc ri{6 Sfor.r,e 4. SKETCHS}TOWINGRELATIVEI.OCATIONOFMONUITIENTANDREF,SRENCEPOINTS. SHOIY SUPPORTING AND/OR CONTRADICTORY EYIDENCE }VHERE APPUCABLE Elc'g€r P7" 3. DESCRIPTION OF MONTTIIENT AI,{D/OR ACCESSORIES ESTABLISHED By yOU TO pERpEf,UATS THE LOCATION OF THIS POINT. TF AN EXISTING !IONI,'II'ENT. TELLTYHY YOU ACCEPTED IT /TS VALID. IF You ESTABLISHED OR RESToRED A Pt BLIC LANO suRVEy MoNULE}fr, DESCBIBP PROCEDURE AND COMROL USED. . Ser nAto lt(j.^.b*q,**€ RrBre-s u/rrr{ Arumrc..r16 f-t|:r6'.r , Ls'l-r+Ag".rvrAiiaiibrs'' Ze.F, Pr'l .o.L' orT oc' 6,eoer.l\, At50B.frt.T l'hrqh AntlurrA oF Stouf -SuEp.o,.rrrOtu, C.op,rrsEL.?aErfr.orll.- TDr-€sE*rti€ 6()ob- qi.t\L. s\rotrr ' polrerb ...,rrqp lgTrg'8EF, CERTIFICATION Thir is to cirtify that I uras in rcsponsiblc chorge of rhe survcying rvork doscribed ln thir to tho best of riry knowlorlgc tha information prcscnted hcrcin ls true anrl corrgct ,/D-6-92 Sign!turs ffi r o Lacation of Monumcnt 8R65 ARe rv\nllGnc Co61,,E67o5 FoE' D€<'d.{.tlrrcaj( t+l'-') Datc of Fiold lVork 5. 6. suc. . Tj.5-,1 iltl, LP *r. co uuYdld&Egl, tNDEx REF. ;\o. S--V-- COUNTY.:- lNbEX' REF. NO. - DJF,rln*t a aq.rlnn t ttlni[,iotessroril Etorrtrrrs AxD LrrD sor"ltortt ,oltD. t00t trrr. o:t^ElY' I.OCATIONDIACRAM t"o I I'lili*(Do not lill State Boaail oI Registratlon for Eiglnegs.ljll Land Surve3ora; RECEIVED AT OFFICE OF THS COUNTY Record to ba ftlcd by lodax Rclcrbnce Numbcr, numcdcally, then otphebollcally, undr appro- prlate Townshlp. Ranga, and ltlcridiao. tu Surucyo/r Seal 1. I T T I t T t GULOfiAOO LAIIB SUnvFv l,lUllUl,lEllT REC0BII REPORT ONE }IONU ,$ ,\TLY ON THIS FORM REPAOOUCTION OF THIS TOBM ISAUTHOR]ZEO, All itcmg to Dc filled in by the Land Survelor uslng black ink or tygewrltci. fl Section Corncr t] [f Quarter Corner tr 4297?9 (Excep0. Bench oartrTYPE OF I'IONUIIENT - (Check onc) P DESCRTPTTON OF EVTDENCE FOUND. AND ORIGTNAL RECORJ) CALL tF KNOTyN ForrrrD' t' tz"l1" \ lO" B^segf 5to*r6 !^ro?t.r Y+oA tLe 6mr F*c6 o? Th6 . S.t?aA' , Loct*re,D Dr.r ri P ttzrlso l+tL(-srAe Othe, .l ClfrS(€.4 STG?P. 3. DESCRTPTION OF I|ONTJITENT A{D,OR ACCESSORTES ESTABLISTTED BY YOUTOPERPEf,UATB THE LOCATION OF THIS FOINT. IF AN EXTSTING }IONT'}'BNT. TELL 1YHY YOU ACCEPTED IT AS VAUD. IE iOU ESTASLISHED OR RESTORED A PUsUC LAT'ID SURVEY MONIDTENT. DESCRIBS . PROCEDT'REANDCOMROLUSED. . Scr .ri-rc l.Sflau.j *S]'g"gm-.rvr^c rrrt |t-um,,rrrvy\ CLP tLSn4OA,' MAEfaD " PGp F?t O.?, . ,g,c"r€ e.o\rFt-hostttg-rec Tacl,dcNc{: . t< O'.t't. ,g tr'opF(6'Tfii' S'r!^rE legg 'Bor j7 g6>u? MoVco Lowrr*rr..u Ar ALL. r 613er1Lfe.r.oo it. pLvrt{, A';{; s?irBoere,eo lt ' At*o .f,olr-t l,'e'r[12L A^oudD : OF sTprre Suato.r^rlgrrl apcAQ,e, ''.' 6. I I I T I T I I I I T I SKETCH SHOIYING REIJTTIVE I.OCATION OF MONU}IEI'IT AND REFERENCE FOINTS. .. sltory supPoRTrNc ANDToR CoNTRADETORY EVIDENCE IyHERB APPUCABLB. ' ER6S ARe lratPcrrc CORa€crcl 6eg' 56<r-.,{tnol( t**u' 2 By Drte Dsto of Flcld Vod( CERTIFTCATTON This ir to certify that I wrs tn rcsponsibla chargo of thc survoyiog work dcscribed ln lhir rocord and thrt ro thc bsrt ofmy knowlodgc thc lnfonnatton procentcd harcln Ic truc ard corrcct. /2-Z- Rz Slgnalurc {Do not ltll io)G. IOCATIONDTAGRAM Acccptcd for Fitlng Imr5B83 RECEIVED AT OTFICE OF TTIE COUNTY COUNTY l"o I Mile trfnl-i-bi-ll:itj . o locrtion ol Monummt N t t*. ? , TaS ,n 3ztl, r+14 P.Y. .. corJMvddBElEbtNDD( REF. No . 6 ;"1 COUNTY--IND$CRGF NO'- Rccod to ba filcd by Indcr Retcrcncc Nurnbcr, numarlcally, thca alphabctically, uniler appro. grlatc Townshlp, Rangc, end ltlcddisn. l^Ot ^rD " ,6nit-;-. .i;"'-^. . s' caort t t' p;.(E:' f,o*lJlloi Strvalro/s Sc.l D.irtfuariitrhrr7 l*qto. teolflatlo}.At rrrorttrtt ^ltD L,lrro sosrrl,.ort to,lnL aoo, !lrr. io.n .. an,,a,re. ,t , ,btt... E,t"" D"',+ G"-'rit ":c' I T T I T T T I T T I I T I I t I t I Exhibit 3 Mclaughlin Rinc6n l-etter Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application I I t t I I I I t T I I I t t I I I I T T I T I I T t T T T I I t I t I I I oughlin Rincon August 14,2003 Mr. Joe Enz.er Snowmass Land Company P.O. Box 6119 0021 Bumt Mountain Circle Snowmass Village, Colorado 81615 Re: Ranch at Coulter Creek DearMr. Enzer: This letter presents a summary of the final design approach for the proposed Ranch at Coulter Creek subdivision. The purpose is to explain the scope of the project, raw water characteristics and proposd system, in accordance with the-requirements of the Colorado Deparbnent of Health and Public Environments' (GDPHE) capacity development program per cRS $25-1-107. Proposed Development and Water Requirements The subdivision is located on 480 acres in Sections 6 and 7, Township 7 Souttu Range 87 West and Section 1, Township 7 South, Range 88 West of the 6ft Principal Meridian, Garfield County, Colorado. It will include 26 luxury home sites and an existing ranch house that will be converted to a common use equestrian area. It has been assumed that an average annual demand for each of the home sites will be 700 gallons per day (gpd) for in-house domestic use. During the summer, irrigation and other miscellaneous uses are iip""t"a to increase this total to over 3,OOO gpd. Average annual use for the developmort is expected to aiZq.lS acre feet. Fire flow requirements arJSO0 gpm. A detailed breakdown of estimated water uses is presented in Table 2,attached,prepared by Resource Engineering, Inc. PROPOSED WATER SYSTEM Water Supply Three test wells have been constructed to serve the subdivision. Based on pump test results, the wells can produce flow rates of 25,40 and 40 gpm, for a total yield of 105 gpm. This combine! rate is considerably irig6o than the projected peak month-demand of 39.3 gpnr, providing a conservative (redundanQ supply. Water Quality Raw water quahty analyses were completed by a State certified lab (Evergreen Analytical, Inc.) for all three wells in coniormance with CDPHE requirements. Chemical analyses results were obtained for: o Nitrate/nitite o Sodium o Corrosivity (temperature, pH, alkalinity, calcium, and TDS) Mcloughlin Rinc6n Lld. 23OO l5th Street, Suite 220 Denver, Colorodo 80202 T303.964.3333 F 303.964.3355 I o Radiologicalparameterso Phase I,II and V organic/inorganic chemicals o Bacteriological Test results for all three wells indicated very good quality water with all potential contaminants below the Maximum Contaminant Levels OICL) established by CDPHE. Copies of the test results have already been provided to the Garfield County Planning Deparbnent in a report on the water supply by Zancanella and Associates, Inc., February 4,2003. Water Distribution Facilities The proposed treated water distribution system will include disinfection, storage, booster pump station, distribution piping, and fire hydrants. The system components are described following: Booster PumplDisinfection Buildine. A booster pump station will pressuriz.e the distibution systenr, providing a minimum pressure of 40 psi to the home sites. The pump station will include two centifugal domestic pumps (one standby) with a capacity of approximately 200 gpn, a 500 gpm high capacity pump, variable frequency drives, associated piping, valves and conhols. The station will also house the disinfection (iquid chlorine) equipment and all electrical and confrols. A drawing showing the Booster Pump/Disinfection Building is enclosed. Piping and Pressure Zones. Water will be distibuted via 8 - inch and 6 - inch mains. Supply pressure to lots below approximate elevation 7230 will reduced by a pressure reducing valve to be located in the pump building. A Master Utility drawing, prepared by Sopris Engineering,LLc, showing the overall water system is also enclosed. Water Storage Tank. The water storage tank will be buried concrete, have a capacity of 120,000 gallons, be approximately 38 feet in diameter, and have a 15.5 ft. water depth. It \rdll provide for operational storage, fire flodemergency demands and chlorine contact time. Level contols will be included to contol filling from the supply wells. Plans and specifications for the tank are enclosed. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call. Enclosures:Table2 - Resotrce Eng. Pump/Disinfection Bldg. Dwg. MasterUtility Dwg.- Sopris Eng. Water Tank Plans & Specs. Very Truly Yours, Mclaughlin Rincon, Ltd. - -Y@ Terrence P. Kenvorl4f .E. T I I I I T T T T I I I I I I t t I T 'errence P. Kenyo IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII TABLE 2 SNOWMASS LAND CO. - I.AURENCE RANCH WATER REOUIREMENTS (aore feet) Monlh Total Demand uonsumilvc u8e (tl Dorneslic ln-house lzt Equeelrian bam (r) Laurn lnbalbn ' (4' Crop Inlsallon (D' Lfuestock (6) TOTAL (/) Domeslh ln-houge (u) Gmrmerdal or Olher (e) Lawn ldoatlon (10) Crop lrdoatlon oll Llveatock (rz) TOTAL January February March Aprll May Jung July August Septernber Ociober Novertsr December 1.764 1.5s4 1.764 1.708 1.764 1.708 1.764 1.764 1.708 1.76,1 t.708 1.761 0.(x)9 o.(x)9 0.m9 0.(x)9 0.m9 0.(xxt 0.009 0.oct o.(xx, 0.m9 0.m9 o.m9 0.m0 0.mo 0.mo 0.099 2.6s1 3.t{7 3.289 2.(E6 t.76t o.342 0.mo o.q)o' o-mo o.mo o.mo 0.m0 o.m0 0.mo 0.(m o.ilxt o.(no 0.(xn 0.m0 o.(m 0.010 0.0@ o.oto 0.010 0.010 0.o10 0.010 o.oto 0.010 0.010 o.o10 0.010 1.784 1.612 1.784 1.826 4.435 5.274 5.073 3.840 3.490 2126 1:127 1.781 0.265 0.239 0.265 0.256 0.265 0.256 0.265 o.265 o.256 0.265 0.256 0.265 0.001 o.m1 0.m1 0.001 0.001 0.00t 0.001 0.m1 0.001 0.001 0.ml o.ml 0.(m 0.m0 o.(m 0.079 2.121 2.838 2.tr!1 t.64s t.4to o.n4 0.000 0.(m 0.m0 0.tm 0.m0 0.m0 0.mo 0.m0 0.m0 0.mo 0.m0 0.(m 0;fiX) 0.(m 0.010 0.0(}9 0.010 0.010 0.0t0 0.010 0.010 o.o10 0.010 0.0't0 0.010 0.010 o.n8 0250 o276 0.347 2.7 3.1fft 2fi7 1.s21 7.618 0.550 026E 0276 roTALs ->n.776 o.lo8 13117 0.m0 o.1B 34.754 3.116 0.016 10.9s8 0.mo 0.123 u.xq o)NUMtsh'{ OI. EqR I pEeonetEQR I silonsrpcrgon dav 53 3.5 100 (o t of Llwstod( @ 1l salstday l0 m !6 CU ior DomcslhlConunorchl ls (2)EquestdanBam 0.10S 100 spd (e)l6tamkrb.Etrdcncy OO Conillndlono, hb. (afho) l.75s (3)sq. Ft. ot Ltun lrEdad 27qxx}LaunApptcdbnRalo(afho) ?.I94 (10)sCroPlnlg. Etrolency ;omundlort d krlg. (arrao) 80 0.(m (4)Acrlr ot Gmp fidgErcd 0rop Applcallon Rate (aflac) o.(I, 0.(m (s-10)EE\ra[hn (Iect] 74m Exhibit 4 Water Stotage Tank Technical Specifications Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application January2004 T T I T T ! I I I I I I I I I I I I I RANCH AT COULTER CREEK GARFIELD GOUNTY, COLORADO r.., ,12q000 GALLoN TANK trE n ru r cAl sPEcl FtcATtoNs GoNTRAGT NO. 0345-01 furougnrn Krncon E= ..rrn...i.s d.rren co^.urr'.t .111 PAABC Aspen, Colorado 81611 970-925-1920 August,2003 00010 TABLE OF CONTENTS 12O,OOO GALLON TANK RANCH at COULTER CREEK lntroductorv lnformation Paoes Division 1 - Qeneral Requirements Division 2 - Site Gonstruction 02200 Earthwork ...........02200 02500ExcavationandBacKillforBuriedPipelines 02510 lnstallation of Buried Water Pipelines 02510 Division 3 - Goncrete 03100 Formwork ...........03100 03200 Reinforcement........ ............03200 03300 Cast-ln-Place Concrete.......... ..,.........03300 Division 5 - Metals 05050 Miscellaneous Meta1s.............. ...........05050 Division 9 - Finishes 09900 Painting ...............09900 Division 15 - Mechanical 15200 lnterior Process Piping ........15200 2 6 10I 2 6 5 2 22 I T I I I I I I I T I T T I I I T I I List of Drawinqs: 1. Site Plan and Profile """"""""'1 2. Tank Details """"""'2 3. Pipeline Details """"3 S-1. General Structural Notes, Foundation Plan and Sections............ ........ S-1 S-2. Roof Plan, Sections and Ladder Details... """""" S-2 S-3. GeneralTank Details and Pipe Penetration............. """""" S'3 . END OF SECTION . 03-45{1 8/25/03 SUBMITTALS - SECTION 013OO t I T I T I I I I I I I I I T I t I 1.0 DESGRIPTION 2.0 The Contractor shall submit submittal infonnation to the Engineer as stated in the following Technical Specification sections. The information must be thorough (drawings, descriptions, samples, manufacturer catalog sheets, etc.) enough for the Engineer to determine compliance with Specification requirements of Contractor proposed equipment, materials and methods of work. When catalog sheets are submitted, the items for review must be clearly marked. PROCEDURE 2.1 The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer a minimum of four copies, ptus however many copies he wants returned, of each submittal item. The Contractor must allow three weeks for approval, and one additional week if a Subconsultant is needed for approval. Submittals of related items shall be delivered as a package for a coordinated review. The Engineer reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those required in the Specifications. 2.2 The submittals shall be submitted with a transmittal form for each separate item listed for review. The submittal shall be marked with the appropriate title and Section reference for filing. A sequential numbering system shall be assigned to the submittals with a position for marking resubmittals. 2,3 Prior to sending to the Engineer, the Contractor must review all submittal materials and shall mark his approval and recommendations. ltems received without Contractor review shall be returned without review. All O&M information must be submitted separately from the original submittaland shall be so marked. REVIEW REQUIREMENTS 3.1 The Contractor is responsible for ensuring compliance with the methods and materials required in the Technical Specifications. Approva! of a submittal by the Engineer does not alleviate the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall maintain responsibility of any errors or omissions, and review by the Owner or the Engineer does not remove any liability or risk of the Contractor. The Contractor can make no claim of failure of the work, material or equipment against any item reviewed. g.2 lf a submittal represents equipment or methods that are different from those specified, the Contractor is responsible for demonstrating the relevance to the specifications. All variations must be shown in writing for review, and must be approved by the Engineer. lf the variation creates a change in the Contract Price, a Change Order modification will be generated. I t T I I I I t t I I I I I I I I T IT 0345-01:081503 . END OF SECTION . 01300-1 I I I I I I I I I T I I I I I I I t t 1.1 srTE PREPARATION - SECTION 8199 PART 1 - GENERAL The scope of the work for this section includes the clearing of vegetation 9$ topsoil; removal oJ roots, fences, and debris; disposal of unutilized materials; and related incidentals required, inJriing salvaging of materials and backfilling of resulting trenches, holes and pits, to prepare the site ior the contract work for the entire project. REQUIREMENTS: The Work of this Section includes procedures required during the Contractor,s initial move onto the Site to protect existing fences, houses and associated improvements, streets, and utilities downslope of construction areas from damage due to boulders, trees or other objects dislodgeci during the construction process; clearing, ;rab'rg'and/or stripping; and regrading of certain. a.rqas to receive embankment fill. lt shall be the Contra"tor'i'r"sponslnitity both to maintain safe working conditions and to prot""t the entire project area and adjicent properties that could be damaged by stolmst hoods, caving of trenches and em-bankments, and sloughing of .m1te1i.al, until final ".."pi"n"" u! tne Engineer and owner. The Contractor must maintain the entire site untilthe project is comPlete. SITE INSPEGTION: prior to moving onto the Site, the Contractor shall inspect the Site conditions and review maps of the Jxisting site. The Contractor shallsatisfy himself as to the nature and location of the work, condition of the existing ground surface, and the type of equipment needed to perform the work. Any discrepancies_between the oiawings and the actual site conditions must be brought to the attention of the Engineer in writitig immediately for clarification. The Contractor must also video tape the entire site as i record of existing conditions. A copy of the video must be submitted to the Engineer prior to mobilization. GEoTECHNICAL |NVEST|GATION: A Soits lnvestigation Report has been completed and is located in the SpecialConstruction Provisions. PART 2 - PRODUCTS . NOT USED PART 3 . EXECUTION pRlMARy SITE ACCESS: The Contractor shall develop any necessary access to the Site, including access barriers to prohibit entry of unauthorized persons. Work shall be limited to the specific areas noted on the drawings. UTIL;1ly TNTERFERENCE: Where existing utilities interfere with the Wok, notify the utility owner and the Engineer before proceeding in accordance with the General Coniitions. Utility lines aid structures shown on the Drawings which are to remain in service shall be protected by the Contractor from any damage as a result of his operations. Wher6 utility lines that are not shown on the Drawings are en@untered, the iontractor must report them to the Owner and the Engineer before proceeding with the work. The Contractor shall repair or replace any utility damaged by his operations. 1.2 1.3 3.1 034$01:081503 02100-1 SITE PREPARATION - SECTION O21OO I I I I I I I I I I T T I T T I I I T 3.3 CLEARING AND GRUBBING: Construction areas shall be cleared of grass and weeds to at least a depth of six inches and cleared of structures, concrete or masonry debris, trees, logs, uptumed stumps, loose boulders, and any other objectionable material of any kind which would interfere with the performance or completion of the Work, create a hazard to safety, or impair the subsequent usefulness of the Work, or obstruct its operation. Loose rocks and boulders within 10 feet of the top of cut lines shall be stockpiled for use or removed from the Site. Trees and other natural vegetation outside the actual lines of construction shall be protected from damage during construction, as directed by the Engineer. Violation of this provision may require the Contractor to replace trees at his expense. The Contractor shall be responsible for all lighting, temporary banicades, fencing, etc., required for work on the Owner's properg. Within the limits of clearing, in areas that encounter the natural ground surface, the ground shall be grubbed to a depth necessary to remove all stumps, roots, buried logs, and all other objectionable material. Any underground structures, debris or waste shat! be removed if found on the Site as directed by the Engineer. Atl objectionable material from the clearing and grubbing process shall be removed from the Site and wasted in approved safe locations. The entire area to be affected by construction shall be stripped to a depth of 6-inches below the existing ground contours. The stripped materials shall be stockpiled and spread uniformly over the tank and other fill area. The removal of any trees, shrubs, fences, or other imprwements outside of the limits of work, if necessary for the Contractor's choice of means and methods, shall be ananged with the Engineer, and shall be removed and replaced, at no additional cost to the Owner. OVER EXCAVATTON AND REGRADING UNDER ENGINEERED EXCESS MATERIAL FILL: As directed by the Engineer, after the fill areas have been cleared, grubbed, and excavated, the areas to receive fill will require scarifying, regrading, and backfill, consisting of the removal and/or stockpiling of undesirable soils. According to the requirements of Section 02200-Earthwork, the ground surface shall be recontoured for keying the fill and removing severe or abrupt changes in the topography. Any undesirable topsoil shall be removed to the level designated by the Engineer and stockpiled for subsequent use. 3.5 SOILS INVESTIGATIONS: The Owner shall provide a qualified Soils Engineer to inspect excavations and backfill as necessary. The testing of prepared subgrade and compacted fill will be at the discretion of the Engineer. The Contractor shall give the Engineer twenty-four hours notice before beginning backfilling or subgrade preparation to provide adequate notification to the testing personnel. The Owner may engage an independent testing laboratory for earthwork testing. Costs for all such testing will be paid by the Owner, except the Contractor shall bear the cost of retesting and reinspection of faulty work that does not pass requirements of the Specifications. When the tests indicate that the density of any layer of fill or portion thereof is below the specified density, the particular layer or portion shall be reworked until the specified density is obtained. T t I T I I I I I I I T I I t I I I I03-45-01:08'1503 . END OF SECTION . 02100-2 I T I T I I I I I I I I I I t t I EARTHWORK - SECTION O22OO PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 THE REQUIREMENT: The contractor shall perform all earthwork indicated and iequired for construction of the Work, complete and in place, in accordance with the Contract Documents to inctude, but not limited to, excavation and embankment construction, structural excavation ano oacrrrti, compaction, disposal of extra or unsuitable materials, dust and drainage control, and cleanup. The Contractor shall take every step possible to prevent and reduce dust arising from the construction activity. i! shall hav6 ad6quate water yycq on the site at all times and shall watei, as necessary the areas where dust may arise. He shall cooperate fully with the owner and water immediately, when asked to do so. The Contractor shall provide and maintain adequate erosion control measures during all phases of construction to pi.otect surface waters from run-off transporting erod-ed materials. The erosion control measures shall be insfected during and after each run-off event, with repairs u"ing ,"de and excess sediment removeo as n6eded. The Contractor is responsible for frev6nting sedimentfrom traveling off-site or to nearby water sources' 1.2 GONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS: The Contractor shall acquire all required permits from eacn reterant governmental entity and provide copies to the Engineer prior to commencing with work. 1.3 DEFINITIONS: FILL: Fill is defined as earthen material excavated from the tank site and used in the construction of the backfill. BACKFILL: Earthen materials collected onsite, remixed to a specific gradation and used in the reconstruction of the excavation bottom. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 SUITABLE REQUIREMENTS: A. General: Filland backfill materials shall be selected or processed clean, fine ea.fht roaf, or sand, free from grass, roots, brush, or other vegetation. Only topsoil at the backfillsurface may include organic matter' B. Suitable Materials: Materials not defined as suitable or unsuitable below are classified as undefined and they need to be accepted for use by the En-gineer. Maierial defined a. rritjUe may Ue used for backfilling and constructing fills- ln addition, when acceptable to the Engineer, some of tltg material listed as unsuitable may be used when thorough-ly mixed with suitable material to form a stable comPosite. C. Suitable materials may be obtained from on-site excavations, may be processed on-site materials, oi may be imported, if required. lf imported materials are r"quirlO Oy tnis Section or to meet the quantity requirements of the project' the Contractoishall provide the imported materials at no additionalexpense. 03-{$01:081503 02200-1 I I I t I I I T I I T I I I T I I I I EARTHWORK - SEGTION O22OO On site material used for fill may contain a high percentage of coarsegrained material. Unless approved by the Engineer, backfill in the upper 2 feet or within 2 feet of a structure should contain no rocks larger than 6 inches in greatest dimension. UNSUITABLE MATERIAL A. Unsuitable materials include the materials listed below. 1. Soils which, when classified under ASTM D 24AZ - Standard Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes (Unified Soil Classification System), fall in the classifications of Pt, OH, Ci{, MH, or OL. 2. Soils which cannot be compacted sufficiently to achieve the density specified for the intended use. 3. Materials that contain hazardous or designated waste materials including petroleum hydrocarbons, pesticides, heavy metals, and any material which may be classified as hazardous or toxic according to applicable regulations. 4. Topsoil, except as allowed below. OVERFLOW RIPRAP - Concrete masonry or concrete pavement can not be used as riprap. The gradation requirements for Type L shall be: Riprap Designation % SmallerThan Given Size by Weiqht lntermediate Rock Dimension (lnches) Approx. Min. Rock Weight (Pounds) dso Type L 70-100 50-70 35-50 2-10 15 12 9 3 166 85 36 1.3 I GRAVEL UNDERDRAIN: The pervious material for use in conjunction with the water tank foundation as shown on the Drawings shall consist of clean, graded rock and sand. The materialshall have the following gradation: Sieve Size or Designation Percent by Weight Passing Square Mesh Sieves 3-inch s/a-inch Ne8 Ne 100 Ne 200 100 60-100 30-60 0-5 0-3 2.5 WOVEN GEOTEXTILE: The geotextile shall be used for separation between the base soil and the graded gravel tank base as shown on the Drawings. The geotextile shall be woven polypropylene manufactured by Mirafi Filterweave FW 400, or approved equal. T I I I I I I I I I I T t I t I t t I03-45-0'l:081503 02200-2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I t I EARTHWORK - SECTION O22OO MOISTURE pROTECTION: The tank walls near the foundation shall be covered with MiraDrain 6000, or approved equal, to a height of 10 feet. PART 3 .. EXECUTION EXGAVATION . GENERAI.3.1 A.General: Except when specifically provided to the contrary, excayatfol. shall include the removal of all materials of whatever nature encountered, including all obstructions of any nature that would interfere with the propq execution.and completion of the Work. The removal of said materials shall conform to the lines and grades indicated or ordered. The entire construction site shall be stripped of all vjgetation and debris, and such material shall be removed from the site prior to pe-rforming any exqavation or placing any fill. The contractor shall be responsible f6r th6 stability of all temporary slopes, including, but not limited to furnishing, placing, and maintaining all supports and shoring that .may. be required-foi tne liaes of the excavations. Excavations shall be sloped or otherwise supported in a safe manner in accordance with applicable State s.afety requirementd'and the requirements of OSHA Safety and Health Standards for Construction (29CFR1926) and RSHS. Removal and Exclusion of Water: The Contractor shall remove and exclude water, including stormwater, groundwater, irrigation water, and wastewater, from all excavationsl Dewatering wells, wellpoints, sump pumps, or other means shall be used to remove water Lnd continuously maintain groundwater at a level at least two feet below the bottom of excavations before the excavation work begins at each location. Water shall be removed and excluded until backfilling is complete and all field soils testing has been completed. Unless the water table is kept well below the base of the excavation, the soils may become "quick' and unbuitable for foundation material. Any sumps, drain trenches, or other overexcavation for dewatering facilities shall be backfilled as required. The Contractor is responsible for proper disposal and silt removal of the pumped water as required. Structural Excavation: Except where prohibited by existing structures, provide 18-inches of minimum clear working space between exterior lines of the structure foundations and the face of the excavation or shoring. ln all cases, extend to solid bearing and below frost line. Excavated materials approved for reuse as structural UacXtitt or for embankments shall be stockpiled by the Contractor. The bottom of the excavation shall be the bottom of the foundation or slab as shown on the drawings. When excavation and water control operations have been completed forL structure, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer,..who will contbct the Soils Engineer to inspect the excavation to verify the condition and bearing capacity of undisturbed soil or bedrock. No backfi!|, concrete or forms shall bL p6ced-until the excavation is approved. lf it is determined by the Soils Engineei that the natural soils are not suitable, the Contractor shall over- ex&vate and re-compact with rock stabilization materials to the limits directed by B. c. 03-45{1:081503 02200-3 I I I t I t t I I T I I I I T I I T I EARTHWORK - SECTION O22OO the Soils Engineer. Submit certified lab reports and gradation test data for alt imported materials in accordance with Section 01300. g.2 OVER-EXCAVATION NOT ORDERED OR INDICATED: Any over-excavation canied below the grade ordered or indicated, shall be backfilled and compacted to the required grade with the indicated material by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense. The backfill shall be placed in layers no greater than 8 inches in loose depth and then compacted with mechanical equipment capable of penetrating and compacting the loose depth layers. Compaction requirements shall be to receive minimum relative density of 95 percent within 2 percent of optimum moisture content, or to 100% Maximum Density for structures. Payment for authorized over-excavated and replacement materials shall be at a price agreed upon prior to commencement of the work. 3.3 RIPRAP PLACEMENT: Prepare subgrade and place bedding where required as specified herein. Machine place stones into position following details indicated. Arrange as necessary by machine or by hand to interlock without darnaging bedding. The finished riprap shall be well graded and free from objectionable pockets of small stones and clusters of larger stones. Dumping and/or backhoe placement alone is not sufficient to ensure proper interlocked placement. The basic procedure shall result in larger materials flush to the top surface with faces and shapes arranged to minimize voids, and smaller material below and between larger material. Surface grades will be a plane or as indicated, but projections above or depressions under the finished design grade more than 10o/o ol the rock layer thickness will not be allowed. Smaller rock shall be securely locked between the larger stone. lt is essential that the material between the larger stones not be loose or easily displaced by flow or by vandalism. The stone will be consolidated by the bucket of the backhoe or other means that will cause interlocking of the material. All rock is to be placed in a dewatered condition beginning at the toe of the slope or other lowest point. Placing riprap in layers will not be permitted. BACKFILL - GENERAL A. Backfill shall be placed after all water is removed from the excavation, and the trench sidewalls and bottom have been prepared for compaction per these specifications and approved by the Engineer. Sloping sides of the excavated space shall be stepped to prevent wedging action of the backfill against the structure. No backfill shall be placed around or upon any structure until it is proven that the concrete has attained satisfactory strength and that the structure as a whole is adequate to receive backfill. Water leakage tests on tanks shall be acceptable before backfill. PLACING AND SPREADING OF FILL MATERIALS A. Fill materials shall be placed and spread evenly in horizontal layers. When compaction is achieved using mechanical equipment, the layers shall be evenly spread so that each compacted layer does not exceed 6 inches in thickness. B. During spreading, each layer shall be thoroughly mixed as necessary to promote uniformity of material in each Iayer. t T t I I t I t t I I t I I I I I I I03-4$01:081503 022404 EARTHWORK - SECTION O22OO 80 D. B. I I I I I I I I t I I I I I I I I t I Where the fill material moisture content is below the optimum moisture content, water shall be added before or during spreading until the uniform moisture content is within 2o/o of oPtimum. Where the backfill material moisture content is greater than2o/o above optimum the material shalt be dried untilthe moisture content is within 2% of optimum' 3.6 COMPAGTION OF FILL, BAGKFILL, AND EMBANKMENT MATERIALS c. Each layer of fill material shall be mechanically comp-acted. Equipment that is consistentfy capable of achieving the required degree of compaction shall be used and each liyei shall be compacted over its entire area while the material is at the required moisture content. Permission to use specified compaction equipment shall not be construed as guaranteeing or implying that the use of such equipment will not damage adjacent ground, existing improvements, or improvements installed underlhe C6ntract. 'Flooding, jetting, or ponding will not be allowed for the compaction of any structure backfill. Compaction Requirements: The following compaction-test requirements shall be in accoidance wittr RStUt D 1557 - Test Method for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soits Using Modified Etfort (56,000 ft - lbf/fP) (2,700 kN-m/m3) and in accordance with ASTIil O 4253 - Standard Test Method for Maximum lndex Density and Unit Weight of Soils Using a Vibratory. Table. Where agency requirements govern, the highest compaction standards shallapply. 3.7 Location or Use of Fill Subgrade and Fills. (Not Under Structures) Sufurade and Fills (Under Structures) Topsoil FILL AND EMBANKMENT CONSTRUCTION Percentage of Percentage of Maximum DensiN Relative Densitv NA The areas where fill is to be constructed shall be cleared of all vegetation, roots and foreign material. Following this, the surface (except when placed o1 ro$<) shall be inoisture conditioned witnin 2o/o ol optimum, scarified to a depth of 6 inches, and mechanically compacted. Embankment and fill material shall be placed and spread evenly in approximately horizontal layers. Each layer shall be moistened or aerated, as-necessary. Unless otherwise approved by the Engineer, each layer shall not exceed 12 inihes of compacted thickness within 10 feet of structures, the top 12 inches of roadways, or over pipelines. The fill and the scarified layer of underlying ground shall be compacted to 95 percent of maximum density elsewhere as determined by ASTM D698. 034$0'l:081503 T I t I T I T I t I t t I I T T T I I EARTHWORK - SECTION O22OO B. When fill is to be made and compacted against hillsides or fill slopes steeper than 4:1, the face of the slopes should be benched. Benches should extend a minimum of 2 feet into the side of the slope for every 2 feet (measured vertically) of fill placed. This does not apply to hillsides composed of hard rock. Materia! removed to construct the tank shall be incorporated into the fill. To achieve adequate compaction on the face of fill slopes, they should be over-built and then cut back to the design grade. Track-walking is not an adequate method to compact the face of the slopes. Hillside or fill slopes 4:1 or flatter shall be prepared in accordance with Paragraph A, above. C. All fill slopes shall be terraced as directed by the Engineer to promote vegetation growth and minimize surface erosion. Supplemental water, if required, shall be added by uniform sprinkling and will be mixed uniformly throughout the layers. Compaction shall be accomplished by sheepsfoot rollers, vibratory rollers, multiple- wheel pneumatic-tired rollers or other types of acceptable compacting equipment. Compaction shall be continuous over the entire area and the equipment shall make sufficient passes over the material to insure that the desired density has been obtained. Contractor shall maintain slopes untilthe project is complete. 3.8 GRADES: Rough graded surfaces ready to receive top soil, sod, or seed, crushed rock, or aggregate base shall be graded to * 0.2 feet of the plan elevation, except where meeting curbs, walks, or building entrances, grade to t 0.1 feet of plan. However, the acceptance of such irregularities shall not be constructed to reduce the thickness of topsoil, sod, or pavement specified. Finish surfaces shall be t 0.1 feet of the plan elevation and all areas shall be finished so as to drain readily. 3.9 CRUSHED ROCK UNDERDRAIN: The pervious materialfor use in conjunction with the water tank foundation as shown on the Drawings shall consist of clean, graded, rock and sand. The material shall have a gradation of minus 2-inch aggregate with at least 50% retained on the Ns 4 sieve and less than 2o/o passing the Ne 200 sieve and compacted to 100% maximum standard proctor density. 3.10 WOVEN GEOTEXTILE: The geotextile fabric shalt be secured by placing the geotextile by placing sandbags as ballasts during deployment. Leave the ballasts in place until the geotextile is covered. The geotextile shall be placed using an overlap of no less than 24-inches. Any tears in the fabric shall be cleaned and covered allowing 24-inches of overlap on each side of the tear. 3.11 CLEAN-UP: Stockpiled topsoil shall be spread uniformly across all disturbed areas except roads, and the estimated quantity of topsoil available shall be considered by the Contractor to set elevations for rough grading of the disturbed areas prior to placing the topsoil. t T T I I I t I t t t I T I t I I I I03-45-01:081 503 . END OF SECTION - 02200-6 ! I I I I I I I I I I t EXGAVATION AND BACKFILL FOR BURIED PTPELINES - SEGI!ON-02500 PART 1 .. GENERAL 1.1 SCOpE: The work to be performed under this Specification shall include all labor, materials, equipment, planting and services as are necessary for the_excavating and-backfilling of all pipelin6 tiencn6d. Anyhodifications or additions to this Specification are set forth in the "special Construction Provisions.' The work shall include the excavation of whatever substances are encountered to the depths shown on the Orawings or modified in the field by the Engineer and installation of cornpacted bedding, backfilland surface restoration as described herein. Wherever in this Specification a Standard is quoted or used, such as, but not limited to, ASTM, AWW1 and ACl, this shall be interpreted to be the latest revision of that Standard. 1.2 REFERENCES: A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) 1. ASTM C117 - Standard Test for Materials Finer than 75-um (No. 200 Sieve) in Mineral Aggregates bY Washing. ASTM C136 - Standard Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates ASTM D75 - Standard Practice for Sampling Aggregates ASTM D422- Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils ASTM D6gB - Test Methods for Moisture-Density Relations of Soils and Soil- nggregate Mixtures, Using the 5.5-lb (2.49 kg) Rammer abd 12{n (304.8 mm) Drop ASTM D1556 - Test Method for Density of Soil in Place by the Sand-Cone Method ASTM D2487 - Classification of Soils for Ownering Purposes ASTM DZI}Z- Test Method for Density of Soil and Soil-Aggregate in Place by Nuclear Methods (Shallow DePth) ASTM D4253 - Test Methods for Maximum lndex Density of Soils Using a Vibratory Table ASTM D4254- Test Method for Maximum lndex Density of Soils and Calculation of Relative DensitY ASTM D4318 - Test Method for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit and Plasticity lndex of Soils Occupational Safety and Health Administration z. 3. 4. 5. I I t I 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.t I I 03-4$01:081503 02500-1 t I t t t I t I T T t T T I t T T I I EXCAVATION AND BAGKFILL FOR BURIED PIPELINES - SECTION O25OO 1. The Contractor must conform to the amended Rules and Regulations of Construction Standards for Excavations, CFR 29, Part 1926, Subpart P of Title 29 including appendices of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Labor, including revisions thereto. 1.3 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS: The Contractor shall submit certified gradation test data verifying that the material and gradation of imported materials meet the requirements of this Section. Particle size analysis of soils and aggregates shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D422. 1.4 QUALTTY ASSURANGE: A. All soils testing will be done by a testing taboratory of the Owner's choice at the Owner's expense except under the following condition: ln the instance that tests of fill or backfill show non-compliance with the required density, gradation, or other physical properties, the Contractor shall complete the requirements to accomplish compliance. Subsequent testing to demonstrate compliance shall be by a testing laboratory selected by the Owner and shall be at the Contractor's expense. B. Where soil material is required to be compacted to a percentage of maximum density, the maximum density at optimum moisture content will be determined in accordance with ASTM D698. Where granular, cohesionless material is required to be compacted to a percentage of relative density, the calculation of relative density will be determined in accordance with ASTM D4253 and D4254. Field density tests will be performed in accordance with ASTM D1556, ASTM D2922, or by other means acceptable to the Engineer. 1.5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Except as shown otherwise on the Drawings, all excavation shall be made by open cut. Permission may be granted to tunnel under driveways, crosswalks, curbing, walkways and utility installations, but such tunnels shall not exceed 10 feet in length. The length of trench permitted to be open at any one time may be limited when, in the opinion of the Engineer, such limitation is necessary for protection of the work or the convenience of the public. When excavations are through lawns, cultivated fields, pastureland, or areas having grass cover, the Contractor must stockpile separately all topsoil, which shall be replaced on top of the backfilling in the trench. All surfaces that have grass shall be reseeded by the Contractor. All lawns and other grass-mvered areas, not excavated, on which excavated material is placed, shall be protected from damage by placing burlap over the grass. Where indicated on the Drawings or required herein, removed grass shall be replaced with sod. It is the general intent that the Contractor leave the work area in a similar and equal condition as it was preceding the Contract work. 1.6 PROTECTION OF EXISTING FAGILITIES: A. General: Existing power lines, telephone lines, trees, shrubbery, fen@s, water mains, gas mains, sewers, cables, conduits, ditches, embankments and other structures in the t I I I I I I I I T I t t I t T I I I03-4$'0'l:081503 T I I I I I I I I I T T I I I t I I I EXCAVATTON AND BAGKFILL FOR BURIED PIPELINES - qEqIloX-02500 vicinity of the work not authorized to be removed, shall be supported 9nd protected from injury by the Contractor during the construction and until completion of.the work affecting tnem. ihe Contractor shall Ue tiaOte for all damages done to such existing facilities and structures, as herein provided and he shall save the Owner from any liability or expense for injuries, damages, or repairs to such facilities. Underground Facilities: The type, size, location and number of all known underground facilities have been shown on-ihe Drawings; however, no guarantee is made as to the true type, size, location, or number of such facilities. lt shall be the responsibili$ of the Contractor to verify the existence and location of all underground utilities -alo19 the route of the work. The omission from, or the inclusion of, utility locations on the Drawings is not to be considered as the nonexistence of, or a definite location of, existing underground utilities. The Contractor shall notify the owner or owners of the existing utilities, whether aboveground or underground, 48 hours prior to proceeding with..trench excavation whene-ver such trenching operations are within ten feet of the possible location of qny existing utility. The notiiication shall also include a request for field staking any such underg-roundfacility that may be in the area of influence by the construction. Should any such utility be damaged in the trenching operations, the Contractor shal! immediately notify the owner of such utility and, unless authorized in writing !V tne owner of utility, th-e Contractor shall not attempt to make repairs except to prevent further damage to iropefi. Duplicate copies of any written authorization given to the Contrictor to'make iepairs inatl Oe filed with the Engineer and shall be so worded as to save the Owner from any responsibility whatsoever relative to the sufficiency of the repairs. lf a conflict that is not shown on the Drawings develops between an existing utility and the work required by this Contract, the Contractor shall notify the owner.of !!e utility and the Engineei lmmediately in writing. Such conflict may be considered, by the Engineer, to be I change in the work. The Contractor may request a change in the Contract amountfor suih change in the work, subject to the General Conditions. lf during construction any underground utility conduit, including qewers, water mains, gas mains Ind drainage structures, or any aboveground utility facilities are required to be relocated, the Contractor shall notify the utility owner well in advance of his approach.to such utility so that arrangements whh the owner or ownens of the affected utility can be completed without delay to the work. Except as otherwise provided in the Proposal, the cost of relocating both undergroun_d and iboveground utilities, exclusive of house water and sewer service connections, will be borne by the Owner. 1.7 SUBSURFACE INFORMATION: Except as may be shown on the Drawings or set forth in the "special Construction Provisions," no additional subsurface exploration has been made along the pipeline alignment as a part of this project. 03-45{1:081503 I I I I I I I I T t I I t T I I T t I EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL FOR BURIED PIPELINES - SECTION O25OO PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 GENERAL: All backfill material shall be approved before use. Material from project excavations shall be used for backfill. The backfill material shall be free from rubbish, large stones, clods, roots, brush, debris, frozen lumps of earth, or other objectionable material, and shall be moistened as required. The Contractor is responsible for the stability of slopes during construction. Excavation and fill operations shall be coordinated with water control and stabilization measures to prevent unstable conditions. A. Water shall be clean and free from harmful substances. The amount of water used in compaction shall be sufficient to obtain the percent of compaction required. B. Topsoil is defined as the existing material nominally within a 6-inch depth beneath the existing ground surface. The Engineer shall veriff the suitability of this material as topsoil prior to stockpiling. 2.2 PIPELINE BEDDING AND BACKFILL: A. Trench Zones: For the purposes of this Specification, the terms "Bedding Zone,' "Pipe Zone" and "Backfill Zone'shall refer to the trench zones as identified following: 1. Bedding zone. The Bedding Zone shall consist of all material placed below the pipe invert or, when permitted, the native materials graded and prepared for direct placement of the pipe. 2. Pipe zone. The Pipe Zone shall consist of all material placed above the pipe invert to an elevation 12-inches above the top of the pipe. 3. Backfill zone. The Backfill Zone shall consist of all material above the Pipe Zone. B. Material: All bedding and backflll material shall have the approval of the Engineer and shall be included in the unit price for the pipe unless otherwise specified and indicated in the Proposal. AII bedding and backfill material shall be free of frozen material, organic material and debris. The materials to be used in the Bedding and Pipe zones shall be 'granular bedding material" as described below. The materials to be used in the Backfill zone shall be "backfill material" as described below. All materials may be subject to gradation tests and compaction tests prior to approval of the use of that material. The test results shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval and verified as to their accuracy. The cost of these tests shall be borne by the Contractor. 1. Sand beddinq or sand backfill material. This materia! shall be a clean, well-graded sand and shall conform to the following limits when tested by means of laboratory sieves: I I t I t I I I I I t I I I T I I I T 03-45-01 :081 503 025004 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL FOR BURIEP IIPEIINES - SEtrloN 02500 Well-Graded Sand Sieve Size % inch No.4 No.8 No. 16 No.30 No.50 No. 100 No.200 Granular beddinq or oranular backfill material. This material shall be imported meet the following gradation (ASTM Total Percent Passino bv Weiqht 100 70 - 100 36-93 20-80 8-65 2-30 1-10 0-3 Total Percent Passino bvWeioht 100 20-55 G.10 0-5 D448, No.67): Sieve Size %-inch %jnch No.4 No.8 3.Select material. Select material shall not be permitted unless authorized by the Englnd-his material shall consist of suitable material screened from the ex&vated earth having no rocks or stones greater in size than 1 inch. When specified and acceptable select material (suitable for placement within 12 inches dt tne pipe barrel) is not available at any particular location, the Contractor shall screen'out rocks and stones larger than permitted or shall provide acceptable screened material from excavations at other locations of the work undei this Contract. No extra cost will be paid for moving and handling of this select backfill material. lf sufficient material is not reasonably available, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer. lf the Engineer agrees, he will locate a sour@ of suitable maierial. Payment for this material shall be made according to the provisions contained in "Payment for Bedding and Backfill" of this Speciflcation. Trench stabilization material. This material shall be crushed rock, concrete agi@e requirements listed in Paragraph 3.2.D,'Trench Preparation.' Backfill material shall consist of suitable material from the meeting all the requirements of this Specification in 'Backfill 4. I I I I T I t I Backfill material. excavated earth, lnstallation'. 03-4$,01:081503 t I I T T I I I I I I I I I I I I T I EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL FOR BURIED PIPELINES - SECTION O25OO No boulders over 6 inches in any dimension shall be allowed in the top 12 inches of the trench. All boulders shall be carefully placed so that no damage will be done to the pipeline. No backfill material shall have boulders larger than 12 inches in any dimension. Boulders larger than 8 inches in any dimension shall be carefully lowered into the trench until the backfill is 4 feet over the top of the pipe. PART 3 .. EXECUTION 3.1 PREPARATION: A. Ground Surface Preparation: Prior to excavating, complete al! clearing and grubbing and demolition operations. See Section 02100. B. Topsoil: ln natural areas where excavation will occur, strip all topsoil, or in the absence of topsoil, strip the top surface material and store separately from other excavated materials. C. Concrete Walks, Roadways, Parking Areas, and Road Crossings: Cut existing pavement full depth to a true line before excavation. D. The Contractor is to field-verify by excavation the location of all utility crossings, service connections, and connections to existing lines before proceeding with trenching operations. 3.2 TRENCH EXGAVATION: A. TRENCH WIDTH: The minimum ctear trench width measured at the top of the pipe barrel shall be not less than the outside pipe diameter, plus 16-inches. For all pipe, the maximum clear trench width measured at a point 12-inches above the top of the pipe barrel shall be not greater than the trench width shown on the following table. T I I I I I I I T I T I I I t I I I I Pipe Diameter (inches) 4 o 8 MAXIMUM TRENCH WIDTH TABLE Maximum Trench Pipe Diameter Maximum Trench(inches) (inches) (inches) 24 10 30 26 12 33 28 lf the above-stiated maximum trench widths are exceeded, either through accident or otherwise, and if the Engineer determines that the combined dead and live loads will exceed the design loadings on the pipe, the Contractor shall either cradle the pipe in concrete, or use a pipe of a stronger class, as required by the Engineer. The cost of such remedial measures shall be entirely at the Contracto/s expense. 03-4541:081503 02500-6 B. EXCAVATION AND BAGKFILL FOR BURIED PIPELINES - SEqrloN.02500 TRENCH WALLS: The Contractor may slope or bench the trench sidewalks. Such sloping or benching shall terminate at a depth not lower than one foot above the top of the piie barrel, anifrom that point down, the trench walt shall be vertical. The trenciing operaiion, including the spoil bank and sloping of the trench sidewalls shall be conflned to the width of the permanent and temporary rights-of-way, if any. A clear area shall be maintained a sufficient distance back from the top edge of the excavation to avoid overloading which may cause slides or caving of the trench walls. The excavated material shall be kept trimmed in such a manner as to be of as little inconvenience as possible to the public and adjoining property owners. Unless otherwise authorized by the Engineer, all public thoroughfares and crossroads shall be kept open to traffic. aiiOging shall be used when authorized by the Engineer at street crossings, sidewalks anO-otner points where necessary, to prevent serious interruption of travel and to provide access to fire hydrants and public and private premises. TRENCH DEPTH: The trenches shall be excavated to such depths that the pipeline can be laid at the elevation of the grade lines shown on the Drawings, or at depths or covers specified on the Drawings. Ductile-tron Pipe (ASTM C76). The trench shall be excavated to the depth required to install the pipe on firm, undisturbed, soil, with the approval of the Engineer, the Contractormay over excavate the trench to a depth as shown on tnjOrawings and the trench bottom brought to the pipe invert with Granular Bedding Material. For areas where large stones or rock excavatiOn are required, So. that hand-shaping of the trench is impractical, the trench shall be over excavated to a depth as ino:*n on the drawings and the trench bottom brought to the pipe invert with Granular Bedding Material. All Other Pipe Materials. The pipe trench shall be excavated to a depth as shown on the drawings below the bottom of the pipe and backfilled with the specified Granular Bedding Material. TRENCH PREPARATION: The trench shall be excavated only so far in advance of pipe laying as permitted by the Engineer. The trench wall shall be so braced that the w6r1iren may work sifety and efficiently. All trenches shall be drained so that pipe laying may ta[<e place in unwatered condiiions. Trench preparation shall also conform to the details shown on the Drawings. Trenches above a point 12-inches above the top of the pipe shall be of such extra width, when required, as will permit the convenient placing of timber supports, sheeting and bracing, and the handling of special units as necessary. Bell holes in the trench bottom shall be provided at each joint to pennit the jointing to be made properly and to prevent the pipe from bearing on the bells. After excavation, the trench bottom shall be uniformly graded and hand-shaped so that the pipe barrel (exclusive of the joint) will have uniform And continqor.ls bearlnq,onftm. undisiurbed trench bottom (when peimitted). or thorouqhlv compacted oranular beddino 1. D. t I I I I I t I I I I I I I I t I 03-45-0't :081503 I I I I I t T I I I I I I I I T I I T EXCAVATION AND BAGKFILL FOR BURIED PIPELINES - SECTION O25OO or sand material. throuqhout the lenqth of the pipe. The trench grade shall permit the pipe spigot to be accurately centered in the preceding laid pipe joint, without lifting the pipe above the grade and without exceeding the permissible joint deflection. !f it is necessarv to raise the pipe subgrade. approved. compacted qranular beddino material shall be used at the Contractor's cost. lf unstable foundation is encountered, the Contractor shall excavate the unstable material and backfill the over excavation with 12-inch uniformly-graded, crushed rock concrete aggregate. lf larger material is needed, it must be approved by the Engineer prior to placement. Payment for over excavation for unstable bedding and supplying and installing of crushed rock concrete aggregate that has been authorized by the Ehgineer will be negotiated by Change Order. 3.3 SHORING: A. As needed, all trench sidewalls shall be properly sheeted and braced to meet Federal, State and local laws in regard to safe working conditions. The shoring shall be arranged so as not to place any stress on portions of the completed work until the general construction thereof has proceeded far enough to provide ample strength. Any damage to pipes or structures resulting from settlements, heaving, water or earth pressures, slides, caving, or other causes, due to lack of shoring, sheeting, or bracing, or due to failure of shoring, or due to improper shoring, or due to any other negligence on the part of the Contractor, shall be repaired by the Contractor at his own expense. B. Shoring shall be removed as the work progresses, unless left in place by written order of the Engineer. The Contractor will be paid for shoring so ordered left in place on the basis of invoice material cost only. C. lf the Engineer is of the opinion that at any point the trench walls are not property supported to protect the work, he may order the placement of additional supports by, and at the expense of, the Contractor. Compliance with such order shall not relieve or release the Contractor from his responsibilities for the safety of the work. g.4 WATER GONTROL AND DEWATERING: For all excavation, the Contractor shatl provide suitable equipment to divert and/or remove water, and he shall keep the excavation unwatered so that pipeline construction and backfill operations can be canied on under dewatered conditions. The water pumped during dewatering conditions shall be released properly, as required by the strate. 3.5 STORAGE OF EXCAVATED MATERIALS: A. Generally excavated material will be stockpiled near the immediate construc'tion area so as not to interfere with other work. B. ln natural areas, place excavated materials close to the excavation and in as confined a configuration as possible. Where adjacent slopes are too steep to stockpile, transport materials to special stockpile locations in nearby areas. All transportation to and from (including loading) stockpile is included in the work. 3.6 TRENCH BACKFILL: t I I t I t T I I I I I T I I I t I I03-4$.01:081503 02500-8 t I t I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I A. EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL FOR BURIED PIPELINES - SECTION O25OO General: Unless accurate results cannot be obtained, the compaction requirements shall conform to maximum dry density according to ASTM D698, Moisture-Density Relations of Soils (Standard Proctor). When the ASTM D698 test is not applicable, the percentage compaction requirements shall conform to ASTM D2049 Test for Relative Density of Cohesionless Soils. When required by the Engineer, the Contractor shall excavate backfilled trenches for purposes'to perform compaction tests at locations and depths as required. The bontractor shall be responsible to reinstall and compact the test excavations at no additional cost to the Owner. Bedding Zone lnstallation: Bedding material shall consist of the material on which the pipe is placed (refer to Part 2-2). Bedding material shall be placed to !!e required btbvation of the pipe invert. Tamping equipment, shall be used to thoroughlytamp the bedding materiai io a minimum of 95 percent maximum dry density:.9r t9 70 percent relativi density. The moisture content of the material shall be within 2 percent of optimum. pipe Zone lnstallation for Pipe Materials Other Than Ductile-lron: After bedding material has been placed and has been approved and after the pipe has been installed and approved, the special backfill shall be installed to an elevation 12-inches above the top of the pipe. This backfill shall be imported Granular Backfill Material and shall be placed and compacted in distinct, separate lifts not to exceed 6-inches of looqe 9"pI,; except that the first loose lift shall noi be higher than the pipe centerline (springline). lf native Select Backfill Materials are permitted in this zone but acceptable Select Backfill Material (suitable for placement within 12-inches of the pipe barrel) is not _available at any particular location, the Contractor shall use imported Granular Backfill Material. bompaction shall meet the requirements of "Bedding Zone lnstallation," utilizing T-bars or mechanical tamping equipment. Pipe Zone lnstallation for Ductile-lron Pipe: After the specified bedding material has been placed and approved, the Select Backfill Material shall be installed to an elevation 12-inches above the top of the pipe. This backfill shall be placed and compacted !n distinct, separate lifts not to exceed 6-inches of loose depth; except that the first loose lift shall not be higher than the pipe centerline (springline). Compaction shall meet the requirements of 'Bedding Zone lnstallation,' utilizing T-bars or mechanical tamping equipment. When acceptable Select Backfill Material (suitabte for placement within 12-inches of the pipe barrelj is not available at any particular location, the Contractor shall screen out ioct<s anO stones larger than f -inch or shall provide acceptable screened material from excavations at other locations of the work under this Contract. No extra cost will be paid for moving and handling of this Select Backfill Material. Backfill Zone lnstallation: All backfill above the pipe zone shall be carefully placed and compacted. Compaction shall be by mechanical tamping in 8-inch maximum loose lifts using mechanical or hand tampers, weighing not less than 20 pounds, or vibratory D. E. 034541:081503 02500-9 T I T T I T I I I I I I t t t I I I I EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL FOR BURIED PIPELINES - SEGTION O25OO rollers. All other means must be approved in writing by the Engineer. All backfill shall be compacted to 95% of maximum laboratory dry density or 70 percent relative density. The material shall be within 2.0 percent of optimum moisture content. The Contractor may request approval of alternate means of compaction. Such request must be submitted to the Engineer in writing. Approval of the compaction method will be made by the Engineer only in writing. Use of specified or approved compaction methods does not relieve the Contractor from providing a complete project meeting the intent of this Specification. 3.7 OVEREXCAVATION OF UNSUITABLE MATERTAL: ln areas where unsuitable or unstable material is encountered, the Contractor shall overexcavate the unsuitable material and backfill and compact with material approved by the Engineer. Overexcavation and replacement of unsuitable material will be done only upon authorization by the Owner. Payment for authorized work will be negotiated by Change Order. 3.8 RESTORATION: A. Streets and Roadways: Any pavements disturbed during construction shall be repaired in accordance with the requirements of the Owner. B. Concrete Structure, Walks and Curbs: Restore all existing concrete structures to conditions equal to or exceeding existing structures and according to the requirements of the governing municipality. C. Landscape Restoration: Finish all slopes in accordance with the lines, cross-sections, and slope rounding shown. Grade to produce a well-drained surface. Replace turf in grassed areas. D. Other ltems: The Engineer will clarify restoration of other minor items as construction proceeds. Such items must be restored to equal or exceed existing conditions. 3.9 CLEANUP: Prior to final inspection and acceptance, remove all rubbish and excess materials and leave area in a neat, satisfactory condition. 3.10 MATNTENANCE OF BACKFILL: All backfill shall be maintrained in a satisfactory condition and all places showing signs of settlement shall be filled and maintained during the life of the Contract and for a period of one year following the date of final acceptance of all work performed under the Contract. When the Contractor discovers or is notified by the Engineer or the Owner that any backfill is not in compliance with the provision of this Contract, the Contractor shall correct such conditions at once. Any utilities and road surfacing damaged by such settlement shall be repaired by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Owner and Engineer. ln addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for the cost to the Owner of all claims for damages filed with the Court, actions brought against the said Owner for, and on account of, such damage. I I I t T t t I I t I I I I I I I T I03.4$,0'l:08'1503 . END OF SECTION . 02500-10 TNSTALLATION OF BURIED WArEn PlpEulNES - SEM T I I T I T I T I I I T I T I T t t I PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SCOpE: The work of this section includes providing and installing buried ductile iron' pVC, pipe and fittings for water service. -All matbrials shatl be new and the best avaitaule. All materiil used shall be manufactured and supplied according to the latest revised standards of the American Water Works Association, the American National Standards lnstitute, and the American Society for Testing and Materials, or as mentioned hereinafter. Miscellaneous valves and fittings shall be as called out on the Drawings. REFERENGES: American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) American National Standards lnstitute (ANSI) American Water Works Association (AWWA) 1.2 A. B. c. 1.4 A. 1.3 CONTRACTOR SUBMTTTALS: ln accordance with Section 01300. submit certificates of compliance with manufacturer's literature. PRODUCT HANDLING: pipe, flttings, valves, hydrants, and all other accessories shall be loaded and unloaded UV fitting fritf, noists'oi skidding so as to avoid shock or damage to them. . Under no circumstances shalt any materiits ue dropped. Pipe handled on skidways shall not be skidded or rolled against pipe already.on the ground. Skidding which damages protective coatings wiil not be ilermitted. ln distributing the material at the site of the work, each piece shall be unloaded opposite or near the piace where it is to be laid in the trench to prevent moving more than on@. All pipe and fittings shall be so handled that the coating and lining wil! not b.e damaged. lf, however, any part of the coating or lining is damaged, the repair shall be by the Contractor at his expense in a manier satisfictory to the Engineer. Any area damage beyond repair must be cut off and discarded. B. Do not store materials directly on the ground. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 DUCTILE{RON PIPE, FITTINGS, AND APPURTENANGES: UNIESS TEViSCd ON thE -Drawings or in the Special Construction Provisions the pipe shall be ductile-iron pipe, .ontorriing to ANS| nZt.stnwwA c151, Class 52 thickness. The interior of each lenglh oJ pipe shall-have a cement-mortar lining, conforming to the requirements set forth in ANSI A21.4' of standard thickness. The exterior oithe pipe shill be coated with standard bituminous coating approximatelY one mil thick. The inleUoulet 12-inch pipe shall be Class 53 or thicker within the tank and to a minimum of 3ft from the outside tank wall. 034$01:082503 02510-1 I I T T I I I I T I I I I T I I I t I INSTALLATION OF BURIED WATER PIPELINES - SEGTION 02510 Unless otherwise specified the pipe joint shall be the "push-on" type, made in accordance with ANSI A21.1 1, and the gaskets shall be standard for buried water service and as provided by the pipe manufacturer. The fittings shall be ductile-iron conforming to the requirements set forth in ANSI M1.10/AWWA C110 or ANSI 21.S3/AWWA C153. Ductile-iron fittings 12-inch size and smaller shall be Class 250, and fittings largerthan 12 inches shall be Class 150. The interiorof the fittings shall be cement-mortar lined, as is required for the pipe with a 1 mil bituminous exterior coating. The fiftings shall have mechanical joints in accordance with ANSI A21.11. The gaskets for. the joints shall be suitable for potable water service. A. Polyethylene Encasement: When required, the ductile-iron pipeline and fittings shalt be encased in polyethylene film in accordance with the following requirements of ANSI A21.s/AWWA C105. 1. Polyethylene: The polyethylene film shall be manufactured of virgin polyethylene material conforming to the requirements of ASTM D-1248. The raw materials shall be Type 1, Class A (natural) or C (Black), Grade E-1 with flow rate of 0.4 maximum and dielectric strength of 1015 ohm-cms minimum. 2. Polyethylene Film: The finished polyethylene film shall have a minimum nominal thickness of 0.008-inch (8 mil), and the minus tolerance on thickness shall not exceed 10 percent of the nominal thickness. The film shall have a minimum tensile strength of 1200 psi with an elongation of 300 percent minimum. The dielectric strength shall be 800 volts/milthickness minimum. 3. Tube Size or Sheet Width: The tube size of sheet width for each pipe diameter shall be as listed in the following table: I t t I T I I T T T I I I I I I I I I Nominal Pioe Diameter (ln.) Pioe Size 4"-g' 10" - 14" 16" Minimum Width (ln.) Flat Tube Sheet 32 40 48il 60 16 20 24 27 30 4 6 8 10 12 Thrust Restraint: Where designated on the Drawings or where existing conditions do not permit the use of concrete thrust blocks, fitting restraints shall be made with tie rods and pipe clamps or special fitting bolts. Tie rod restraint systems shall have a minimum of 2 bolts or rods per joint or clamp. Minimum tie bolt sizes are as follows: Bolt Diameter s/8' 314" 1" 03-4$.01:082503 02510-2 INSTALLATION OF BURIED WATER PIPELINES - SEGTION 02510 1-114" 1-112 The tie bolts shall be fabricated from "Cor-Ten" steel or equal according to the requirements of ASTM AA Zwith a minimum yield stress.of 46,000 psi. Retainer clamps sniif Oe equalto "socket clamp,' Figure 595, as manufactured by ;TT-Grinnell. Mechanical Joint Retainer Glands: Where designated on the Drawings, fittlng restraints shall be made with mechanical joint retainer glands. Mechanical joint gtginer glands used shall be cast from 6040-1i ductile iron and shall have bolt circles, bolt holes, and dimensions which will permit the glands to be used with standard mechanicaljoint bells and standard length bolts, as pir ANSI M1.11 and AWWA C111. All special tools recommended by- the manufacturer shall be used during installatiol_qnd shall be supffi"a to the O*ner. Retainer glands shall be as manufactured by EBM lron, lnc., Series 100, or aPProved equal. Restrained Joint pipe: Restrained joint pipe shall be ductile iron manufactured in accordance with th6iequirements of ANdt 'A21,S1/AWWA c151. Push-on joints for such pipe shall be in accordance with ANSI A21.11/AWWA C111. Pipe shall be U.S. pipe fn FLEX or equal. Unless otherwise shown on the Drawings the pipe shall be Class 52 thickness. Restrained joint fittings shall be ductile iron in accordance with applicable requiremelts of ANSI 21lolAWWA ct to with the exception of the manufacture/s proprietrary design dimensions. Push-on joints for such fittirigs shall be as specified above for the pipe. Fittings shall be provided by the pipe manufacturer. Cement mortar lining and bituminous outside coatings for pipe and fittings shall be as specified above for ductile iron pipe. fittings shall be capable of being deflected after toolJ recommended by the manufacturer will be 18" - 20', 24I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I D. Restrained push-on joint PiPe and assembly. Any sPecial assemblY supplied to the Owner. 2.2 poLWNyL CHLORTDE PIPE: The 4-inch diameter pipe shall be type PSM polryinyl .nnriO" pipe (pVC) and shall be suitable for gravity_sev.er service. The pipe material shall be ,rO" of 'pVC'plastic-naving a cell classificatioin of izqsq-e or 12364'C or 12454'C or 13364-B t*itfr a minimum tensile modul"s of 500,000 psi) as defined in ASTM D1784. AIIPVC pipe and ittings shall meet or exceed all of the material requirements of ASTM D3034 and thickness requirements of SDR-35. pipe and fittings shall be made from the same manufacturer as the pipe. Each shall be a oirpf.t fV maiufactured unit with either betls or spigots on each conection that are an exact arpii."tion of the bells and spigots on the pipeline.' Fittings with any other type of connections will not be accePted. 2.3 GATE VALVES AND BOXES: Where designated on the drawings, gate. valves..for buried pipelines two inches and larger shall be iron-body, bronze-mounted, doubledisk, prrJr.rir.l conforming to AWWA CS0i0 for buried service, open CCW, non-rising stem, 2-inch operating nut, for a working pressure of 150 psi' 034$01:082503 02s10-3 I I I I I I I T I I I I I I t I I t I Bend in One Joint I I T I I I I I I I I t I T I T t t I 40 40 40 INSTALLATION OF BURIED WATER PIPELINES - SEGTION 02510 The joints for valves connected to the ductile-iron or PVC pipe shall be mechanical joints in accordance with ANSI M1.11. All gaskets shall be for standard water service. The valve box shall be instalted over each buried valve. The valve boxes shall be of cast iron, complete with cover, having the word'WATER" cast on the top. Boxes shallhave 53-inch shaft, with a minimum thickness of 3-inch. Valve boxes shall be three-piece adjustable screw type, similar and equal to Tyler screw-type Series 6860 with m 160 oval base. Two operating keys or wrenches shall be provided. 2.4 FLAP VALVE: The flap valve shall be of an iron body, bronze mounted, hub end, as manufactured by Clow, or approved equal. 2.4 INSULATION: lnsulation where shown on drawings shall be Type SM rigid blue closed cell foam or Type Hl-60 as manufactured by the DOW Chemical Corporation or approved equal. Type Hl-60 shall be used over the pipelines as shown in the Trench Detail. PART 3 .. EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION OF DUCTILE-IRON PIPELINES: Except as specified herein or unless specifically authorized by the Engineer, all installation of pipe shall conform to the recommendations contained in "A Guide for lnstallation of Ductile-lron Pipe,' published by the Ductile lron Pipe Research Association. A copy shall be available at the job site. A. Pipe Laying: Pipe shall be laid with bell ends facing in the direction of laying, unless directed otherwise by the Engineer. Pipe shall be laid on the bedding with support over the full length of the pipe barrel. Pipe joint deflections shall not exceed the amount shown in the following trable. DUCTILE.IRON PIPE DEFLECTION Size of Pioe 8u 10" 12" Deflection in One 18-Foot Lenqth 15" 15" 15" Approx. Radius of Curve Produced by Succession of 18-Foot Joints 250', 250' 250' The information in the columns referring to the deflection and the approximate radiishall be adjusted for pipe lengths different than 18-foot lengths. To lay pipelines on curved alignment with shorter radius if called for on the Drawing, the Contractor will be required to use shorter pipe lengths. No increase in the proposal unit price shall be allowed for use of shorter pipe lengths. Double hubs may be used to lay pipelines on curved alignment. Vertical deflections shall not exceed any of the above values. 03-45-01:082503 025104 c. I t I I I I I t t I I I I I I T I I I TNSTALLATTON OF BURIED WATER PIPELINES - SEGTIOI! O?!19 when pipe laying is not in progress, the open ends of pipe shall be closed by a watertight plug or by other means approved by the Engineer. The cutting of pipe for inserting valves, fittings, or closure pieces shall be done in a neat and workrianlike manner without damage to tne pipe or cement lining so as to leave a smooth end at right angles to the axis oflhe pipe. The flame cutting of pipe.by means of an oxyacetytenJtorch-will not be allowed. The pipe end shall be beveled and free of sharp edgei that could damage the gasket during installation. Jointing of Mechanical Joints: The last 8 inches of the pipe spigot and.the inside of the bell of ihe mechanicaljoint shall be thoroughly cleaned to remove oil, grit, trar (otherthan itanOarO coating), ani other foreign mattei from the joint, and then painted with a manufacturer supplied lubricant or soap solution made by disso_lving. one-hatf cup of l12nrfateO soap in one gallon of water. The cast-iron gland shall then be slipped on the Ipigot end of tire pipe ilitn tne lip extension of the gland toward the spigot end. The g[k"t Jn"tt O. painieO with the lubricant or soap solution and placed on the spigot end of tne pipe to be laid, with the thick edge toward the gland. The entire section of the pipe being laid shall be pushed forward to seat in the spigot end of the bell of the pipe in'piace. T-he gasket shall then be pressed into place within the bell, being carefuitb nave the gaskeievenly located ground the entire joint. The cast- iron gtand'shall be moved atong-tne pipe int6 posllion for bolting, all of the bolts inserted, and the nuts screwed up tighiiy wiih'fingers. All nuts shall then be tightened with a iuitable (preferabty torqde-ti-mitiirg) wrenCh. The torque for various sizes of bolts shall be as follows: Size (lnches) % % 1 1% Range of Torque ft. - lb. 45-60 75-90 100 - 120 120 - 150 Nuts spaced 180 degrees apart shall be tightened altemately in order to produce an equal pressure on all parts of the gland. Jointing of Push-On Joints: ln jointing the pipe, the exterior 4 inches of the pipe at the spigot6nd and the inside of the adjoiiing bell .qnd particularly the groove.for the gasket i'niU n" thoroughly cleaned to remove 6il, grit, tar (other than standard coating)' ?n9 other foreign mitter. The proper gasket supptied with the pipe shall be placed in the bell as describid by the pipe 'mahufJcturer so-it will spring into its propel place.inside the pip" U"ff. A thin fifni 6t the pipe manufacturer's joint lubricant shall be applied to the bJsXet over its entire exposed iurface. The spigot en{9f the pipe shall then be wiped ilean and inserted into tire bell to contact the gasket. Then the pipe shal! be forced all the way into the bell by crowbar, or by jack and choker slings. The location of the gasket shall be checked with a gauge or ioot designed for that purpose to assure that the gasket is in the ProPer Position. 034S01:082503 02510-5 INSTALLATION OF BURIED WATER PIPELINES - SECTION 02510 rl il rl rl rl II rl tl rl :l D. E. 3.2 A. T I T t I I I I t I T I I t T I T T I c. lnstallation of Polyethylene Encasement: When required, the polyethylene encasement shall prevent contact between the pipe and the surrounding backfill and bedding material, but is not intended to be a completely air and watertight enclosure. Overlaps shall be secured by the use of 2-inch wide, 10 mil thick, polyethylene pressure sensitive tape. Any of the three different methods for the installation of polyethylene encasement on pipe are acceptable as described in AWWA C105. Methods A and B are for use with polyethylene tubes and Method C is for use with polyethylene sheets. All fittings shall be covered in the same manner as the pipe. Where appurtenances are odd-shaped, they shall be covered with flat sheet, wrapped with seams doubled over, and taped. Branch services and other extensions shall be provided for with an X-shaped cut in the film, then the ends taped in place. At connections with unwrapped pipe or service pipes, the polyethylene shall extend 3 feet onto the unwrapped pipe and securely taped in place. Repair any damage enc€rsement prior to backfill using polyethylene sheet and adhesive tape to secure all edges of the repair sheet. Conductivity Connections: The conductivity connection for joints shalt be installed in accordance with the manufacture/s instructions. At each installation, before placing and welding the connection, the surface of the pipe shall be sanded free of its coating. When completed, each conductivity connection shall be thoroughly coated with hot coal-tar enamel. The enamel shall cover the wire, the connection, and the pipe around the connection. Add polyethylene encasement when the pipe is sheathed. Installation of Special Restrained Joints: Restrained-joint pipe and ductile-iron retainer glands shall be installed according to manufacturer's recommendations. Torque wrenches and any recommended special tools shall be used during installation. Any specialtools shall be supplied to the Owner. INSTALLATION OF PVC PLASTIC PIPE: Provisions must be made for contraction and expansion at each joint with a rubber ring and integral thickened bell as part of each joint. Pipe shall be supplied in laying lengths of 20 feet. AII pipe and fittings shall be assembled with a non-toxic lubricant. Each length of pipe shall have marked on the exterior the following: Nominalsize and OD base Material Code Designation Type PSM SDR-35 Name or Trademark of Manufacturer ASTM-D3034 Offset in 20 foot lenoth 20 Pipe Size 4" Approximate Radius of Curve 120', 034$01:082503 02510-6 3.5 A. I I I I I I t I I I I T I T I I I T I TNSTALLATION OF BURIED WATER PIPELINES - SEGTION g?!1q pipe deflection for curvature shall not be permitted at temperatures less than 32oF ambient temperature. When pipe laying is not in progress, the open ends of pipe shall be closed by a watertight plug. The cutting of pipe for inserting valves, fittings, or closure pieces shall be done in a neat and workmanlii<6 manner without damage to tne pipe, and so as to leave a smooth end at right angles to the axis of the pipe. Bevel the end of the pipe with a beveling tool after in" 6ip" iifieH cut. Place a cteiriy visible position mark at the conect distance from the end of the field cut PiPe. Jointing the Pipe: The outside of the spigot and the inside of the bell shall be thoroughly wiped 6tean. bet the rubber ring in the bell with the marked edge facing toward the end of the bell. Lubricate the spij"ot end using a thin film of the manufacturer-supplied lubricant. Push the pipe spi'got into the bell manually, with blocking and bar or with special jacks. Position the completed joint so that the marK on.the oipe end.is in.llne r,iith the end of the bell. Pipe joint shall not be assembled using power or trenching equipment. 3.3 |NSTAL|-ATION OF VALVES AND BOXES: Valves shall be installed where shown on the Drawings or as directed by the Engineer in the field and shall be set with the operator pir*U. Vaives shall have the interior clianed of all foreign matter before installation. Stuffing bo*". shall be tightened and'the valves shall be operated to opened and.closed positions to insure that all pirts are in working condition before installation. lnstallation and jointing pro."Orr"r shal be similar to the attached piping installation. Special piping shall be used wnen required because of conflict with butterfly valve discs. Unless otherwise noted, a valve box shall be provided for every valve. The box shatl not transmit shock or stress to the valve or operator and shall be centered and plumbed over the opJrating nut of the valve, with the box cover flush with the surface of the finished grade or such oiher Ievll as may be directed by the Engineer. The adjustable valve box shall permit at least 3 inches of adjustment either direction when in place. 3.4 INSTALLATION OF THRUST RESTRAINT: The movement of fittings shall be restrained by use of concrete thrust blocks. The thrust blocks shall be poured petwgel undisturbed iolid ground and the fitting to be anchored; the area of bearing on the undisturbed trench wall shall 5e that shown on the thrust block detail or directed by the Engineer. The concrete shall be so placed that the pipe or fitting joints will be accessible for repair. Thrust blocks or other thrust restraint where thrust blocki cannot be used shall be required at a! lhe ntti.gi unless otherwise shown on the Drawings. A bond breaker shall be placed over the fitting before placing concrete. FLUSHING AND TESTING: pipeline Flushing: The Contractor shall flush the pipelines as the work progresses by a means in accordance with good practice to insure that sand, rocks or other foreign material are not left in any of the pipelines. lf possible, the flushing shall be made 0345-01:082503 02510-7 c. T t t I I I I t T I T T t I t t I T T INSTALLATION OF BURIED WATER PIPELINES - SECTION 02510 through an open pipe end; othenrvise, use of a fire hydrant may be acceptable, but only on approval of the Engineer. Pressure Test: After each section of pipeline has been laid and partially backfilted (except for the joints or when the Engineer directs the trench to be backfilled ior reasons of public safety, or if the Contractor elects to backfill prior to testing, as permitted), the pipe shall be slowly filled with water and tested. All pipe shall be tested at a pressure of 150 psi at the lowest point in each section. Each section shall be tested separately, but outside transmission mains may be tested in convenient lengths. The duration of each pressure test shall be at least one continuous hour. All water used in testing the pipelines shall be taken from a potable water supply. Each section of pipeline being tested shall be slowly filled with water and allair removed. The specified test pressure shall be applied by means of a pump connected to the pipe in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer. The Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, equipment, and connection corporation stops to the pipeline to perform the test. No testing shall be permitted against valves or fittings that are a part of the existing system unless specifically approved by the Engineer. All exposed pipes, fittings, valves, hydrants, and joints will be carefully examined during the test. Any cracked or defective pipe, fittings, valves or hydrants discovered during the pressure test shall be removed and replaced by the Contractor with sound material. The test shall be repeated until it is satisfactory to the Engineer. Leakage Test: A leakage test shall be conducted after the pressure test has been completed unless the pressure test indicates that there are no leaks. The Contractor shall furnish the PUffiP, pipe, connections, meters, and all other necessary apparatus, and shall furnish all necessary assistance to conduct the test. The duration of each leakage test shall be two hours, and, during the test, the main shall be subjected to a hydrostatic pressure of 150 pounds per square inch. No pipeline installation will be acceptable until the leakage is less than the amount computed by the following formula: 1. DIP, PVC l- = SD(P)o'5 133,200 I = Allowable leakage in gallons (per hour) $ = Tested length of pipe (feet) p = Nominal diameter of pipe (inches) p = Average test pressure during the test (psi) Should any test of pipe laid disclose leakage greater than that specified above, the Contractor shall, at his own expense, locate and repair the points of leakage untilthe leakage is within the specified allowance. The pipe may be subjected to hydrostatic pressure, inspected, and tested for leakage at any convenient time after the trench has been partially backfilled, except at the joints, or backfilled as permitted by the Engineer.. Where any T I I I I I I t I I I t I I I T t I I03*{5-01:082503 02510-8 I I I I I I I I I t I I I I I I I I TNSTALLATION OF BURIED WATER PIPELINES - SECTIO[02510 section is provided with concrete thrust blocks, the pressure test shall not be made until at least two days have elapsed after the concrete was installed. The Engineer shall be notified at least 48 hours before the pipe is to be tested so that he may be present during the test. D. Electrical Conductivity Test When required by the Contract Documents, the Engineer will require that the pipe is tested to determine whether or not satisfactory electrical conductivity has been established. The pipe shall conduct at least 300 amperes at 16 volts for a 200-foot section of pipe. No pipe section will be accepted if it does not satisfactori ly cond uct the electricity stated. The Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor and materials to conduct the test including electric welder and sufficient length of conductor to connect to the ends of a test section. 3.6 CONNECTTONS TO THE EXISTING SYSTEM: The existing system must at all times remain under the control of the Owner. The Contractor shall operate no valves or hydrants on the system without permission of the Owner. All points at which the existing water systems are to be disconnected and connected to the new mains are shown on the Draviings. Connections to the existing system shall be completed after n.* pipeline, valves, thrust blocks and other appurtenances are installed and tested. Conn6itions shall be done in accordance with the details given for each point of disconnection or reconnections. At each point of connecting new pipes to existing pipes, the Contractor shall "*pose the existing pipe ahd locate a good sound point at which to cut the existing pipe off sqlare. He shall iir6n provide and institl a transition coupling which has.been designed and minuta6ured explicitly ior the purpose of joining together the two types and sizes of pipe which he must connect. Th6 use of poured concrete collar connectors around two dissimilar sizes or types of pipes without the use of the proper transition couplings will not be permitted. The Contractor shall take precautions as necessary to minimize interruption of all utili$ services and will be responsible for restoration of service. Unless otherwise specified, at any time that a customer on the existing systgm will be deprived of a supply of water, the Contraitor shall advise such customer at least 12 hours in advance when thd iuppfy will be discontinued and when the supply will again be available. Service shall not be disrupted for more than a four hour period. . END OF SECTION . 03-4$01:082503 02510-9 WATERTIGHTNESS TESTING - SECTION 02676 I T T I I T I I I I I T T I I t T I t PART 1 . GENERAL 1-1 DESCRIPTION: A. Furnish all labor, equipment, and tanks for watertightness. PART 2 .. PRODUGTS 2.1 MATERIALS: materials necessary to test the water Water, clean and free of deleterious substiances. PART 3 -. EXEGUTION 3-1 PREPARATION: After construction of the reservoir or tank has been compteted, and before backfitling, the floor and inside of the walls shall be broom-cleaned. The floor shall be squeegeed of curing water and washed with clean water. After the sweeping and the removal of all debris, any cracks greater than 0.004 in. wide and joints shall be properly sealed in accordance with provisions of Section O33OO, 3*4. Completely hose down the interior surfaces of the reservoir with water under pressure. 3.2 TESTING: Watertightness testing shall be performed. Two tests are required. The first test shall be made on the overall watertightness of the tank. The second test shall be made on the visible surfaces of the tank. A. OverallWatertightness Testing 1. Fill to the overflow and allow tank or basin to stand full for at least 24 hours. During the first 24 hours, the surface of the water may drop, and shall be refilled to the overflow. 2. The water level elevation shall be determined by using a surveyofs tevet and level rod or other acceptable means. Measure the drop in water level over the next 5 days to determine the water volume loss for comparison with the acceptance criteria. Floating 'evaporation and precipitation pans" shall be used to remove these effects from the test. The liquid loss for each period of 24 hours shall not exceed 0.0005 of the tank capacity (or height), which shall be translated to the nearest 1/16 in. in the S-day period. B. Visible Surface Testing: Wet spots on the exterior wall surface or flowing water on the wall base shall not be permitted. Wet spots are defined as spots where moisture can be picked up on a dry hand. Wet spots shall be repaired in accordance with Section 03301, Part 3-7. t t I I t I I I I I I I I I I I I t IRanch at Coulter Creek - 0345-01 02676-1 WATERTIGHTNESS TESTING - SEGTIOX !?926 C. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I T T I T I lf the watertightness testing fails to meet the above requirements, the Engineer may require ihe reservoir 6r tank to be drained, repaired and again tested for *"tbrtiji',tn"tt. For the second test, and any other tests thereafter, the Contra6tor will be charged for all water used at the cost of water to be established by the Engineer. . END OF SECTION . Ranch at Coulter Creek - 03'45'Ol 02676-2 I t T T T T T I I I T t T I T T T I T FORMWORK - SECTION O31O PART 1 -- GENERAL 1.1 DESGRIPTTON: This section @vers furnishing, erecting and removing of forms for cast-in-place concrete. 1-2 QUALITY ASSURANGE: A. Reference Standards: 1. American Concrete lnstitute Standards (ACl) a. 301 Specifications for Structural Concrete. b. 347 Guide to Formwork c. As modified herein. B. Design Criteria: 1. The Contractor shall design the formwork for the loads, lateral pressures and allowable stresses outlined in Chapter 1 of ACI 347. C. Maximum Allowabte Tolerances: 1. Variation from Plumb a. Lines and surfaces of columns, piers and walls I t I I I I I I T t T I t I I I I I I 1) ln any 10 feet of length2) Entire length 1) ln any 20 feet of length2) ln 40 feet or more 2. Variation from level or specified grade a. Slabs, beams and roof 1) ln any 10 feet of length2) ln any 20 feet of length3) Entire length b. Control-joint grooves, and other conspicuous lines 1/4 inch 1 inch 1/4 inch 3/4 inch 1/4 inch 3/8 inch 3/4 inch 3. The maximum deflection of facing materials reflected in concrete surfaces exposed to view shall be 11240 of the span between supporting members. 4. Refer to ACI 301 for additional requirements. Circle R Ranch Fire Protection System - 03-36-034304 03100-1 FORMWORK - SEGTION O31O F. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1-3 SUBMITTALS: ln accordance materials to be used. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 FORM MATERIALS: A. General: with Section 01300, submit certificate stating form Where 'smooth Form Finish,' or "Grout Cleaned Finish" is specified, use prefabricated plywood panel forms, job-built plywood forms, forms lined with brywooO or fiber-board, or steel forms. Where "Rough Form Finish' is specified, irritineO wooden forms may be used. Use maximum two-foot wide straight segments to form circular tank walls. The forms may be steel or plywood. Steel Forms: Symons "Steel-Ply,' Simplex "lndustrial Steel FrameForms,' Universal 'Uniform' or equivalent. Plywood Forms: Product Standard PS-1, - waterproof, resin-bonded exterior type Douglas fir. Fiberboard Forms: Federal Spec LLL-B-810 - Type ll tempered, waterproof, screenback, @ncrete form hardboard. Lumber (lncluding Board and Batten Forms): Straight, uniform width and thickness, free from knots, offsets, holes, dents, and other- surface defects. Lumber must be sufficiently sealed to prevent the absorption of water, form release agent, etc. Chamfer strips: Clear white pine, surface against concrete planed. Form ties: 1. Removable end, permanently embedded body type with waterstop. 2. Sufficient strength and rigidity to support and maintain the form in proper position and alignment without the use of auxiliary spreaders. 3. When cones are provided on the outer ends the permanently embedded portion shall be back a minimum of one inch from concrete surface. Circle R Ranch Fire Protection System - 03-3eG4304 03100-2 FORMWORK - SECTION O31O 1. 4. 5. 6. t. J. T t I I T I T I T t I t I I I T I t T 4. Permanently embedded type without threaded ends shall be so constructed so that removable ends are readily broken off (one inch back from concrete surface) without damage to the concrete. 5. Form ties in exposed surfaces shall be uniformly spaced and aligned in horizontal and vertical rows. Joints: Joints shall be flat, not keyed, with adhesive waterstops, untess otherwise shown on Drawings. Polyethylene Film: Product Standard PS17;6 mit. Form Coating: 1. Non-staining chemical release agent that will not damage the concrete surfaces and appropriate for use in potable water structures. 2. For all exposed surfaces not in contact with earth backfill use Symons Corp. "Magic Kote", L & M "Debond" or: equivalent. I I I t I I I I I I I I I I I T I I I PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 ERECTION: General: Erect forms substantial and sufficiently tight to prevent leakage of mortiar and braced or tied to maintain the desired position, shape and alignment before, during and after concrete placement. At vertical walljoints where forms overlay existing concrete, a mortar tight joint shall be required. Use a bead of silicone caulking or foam joint filler against concrete before placing form. Alternate methods shall be acceptable to the Engineer. Use adequate walers, stiffeners and braces to insure proper alignment and stability untilthe wall construction is completed. Provide temporary openings at the bottom of column and wall forms and at other locations where necessary to facilitate cleaning and inspection. Temporary openings in wall or column forms used to limit the free fall of concrete to a maximum of 4 feet shall be located to facilitate placing and consolidation of the concrete. Such openings in walls shall not exceed 8 feet laterally to avoid moving concrete laterally more than 4 feet. lf tremies of proper length are used for depositing concrete in walls or columns, temporary openings for concrete placement will noJ be required. Whenever the top of a wall will be exposed to weathering, do not extend the forms on one side above the top of the wall; bring to true line and grade. Circle R Ranch Fire Protection System - 0&3G034304 03100-3 FORMWORK - SECTION A!1! I T I I t T I I I t I I I I I I T I I 7. 8. At other locations, bring forms to a true line and grade, or provide a G;d; guide strip at tfie proper location on the forms so that the top surtace &n be finished with a icreed or template for concrete which is to have a specified elevation, slope or contour. At horizontal construction joints in walls, do not extend the forms on one ,ia" ,or" than 2 feet above the joint. Horizontal construction joints shall not be used in walls of water retaining structures or exposed walls, unless reviewed and accepted by the Engineer. Where concrete is placed against rock, remove all loose pieces of rock and clean the exposed surface with a high pressure hose' B.Embedded ltems: AnchOr bolts, caStingS, steel shapes, COnduits, sleeves, waterstopS, ,"ronty anchorage ind other materials that are to be embedded in the conciet6 snaff G accurately positioned in the forms and securely anchored. lnstall conduits in walls or slabs with reinforcement in both faces between the two faces of reinforcing steel. ln walls or slabs which have only a single mat of reinforcing steel, place conduits near the center of the wall or slab. Unless installed in pipe sleeves, provide anchor bolts with sufficient threads to permit a nui to be installed on the concrete side of the form or template. lnstall a second nut on the other side of the form or template and adjust the two nuts so the bolt will be held rigidly in proper position. Assure embedments are clean when installed. After concrete placement, clean surfaces not in contact with concrete of concrete mortar and other foreign substances' c.Preparation of Form Surfaces: 1. z. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. 2. Remove mortar, grout, and other foreign material from form surfaces' Coat form surfaces with form coating material before either the reinforcing steel or concrete is placed. Ensure that dimension lumber board and batten forms are properly sealed so that they do not absorb form coating or water. Do not allow form coating to: Stand in puddles in the forms. Circle R Ranch Flre Protec'tion System'03-3G034304 03100-4 FORMWORK - SECTION O31O I I I I I I T D. I T I I I I I I I I I I I b. Come in contact with the reinforcing steel.c. Come in contact with adjacent hardened concrete against which fresh concrete is to be placed. Edges and Corners: 1. Place chamfer strips in forms to bevel exposed edges and projecting corners. Tool the top edges of walls and slabs not indicated on the Drawings to be beveled. 2. Form beveled edges for all vertical and horizontal corners of equipment bases unless indicated otherwise on the Drawings. 3. Chamfer strip shalt be 314 inch unless indicated othenrise on the Drawings. Removal: 1. Do not remove or disturb fonns until the concrete has attained sufficient strength to safely support all dead and live loads. 2. For beams, slabs and similar sections the shores and supports shall remain in place until the concrete has reached its specified 28-day strength, unless otherwise specified or permitted by the Engineer. Determine strength from pullout tests in accordance with ASTM C 900 or job cured cylinder breaks. Cylinders shall be job cured in same manner as the formed concrete. 3. Retain shoring in place and reinforce as necessary to carry out construction equipment, materiats or other loads in excess of cured strength. Brace walls and columns after removal of forms to resist wind and construction loads. 4. Use care in form removal to avoid surface gouging, oorner, or edge breakage, and other damage to the concrete. 5. Do not commence form removal for concrete not yet supporting loads, earlier than the following schedule: a. Walls and columns 16 hours b. Vertical sides of beams and girders 24 hours c. Bottom forms and shoring for post-tensioned slabs, upon completion of the posttensioning of the tendons, whichever comes last. d. Bottom forms and shoring for nonprestressed slabs, beams and girders under 10 feet clear span between permanent supports. 7 days 7 days I I I I I I t I T T T T I I I T I I Circle R Ranch Fire Protection System - 0&36-0&4304 03100-5 FORMWORK. SECTION O31O e. f. g. I I I I I I Bottom forms and shoring for nonprestressed slabs, beams and girders between 10 and 20 feet clear span between permanent supports. 14 days Bottom forms and shoring for nonprestressed slabs, beams and girders over 20 feet clear span between permanent supports. 21 daYs Refer to ACI 347, Chapter 2, for additional requirements. . END OF SEGTION . Circle R Ranch Fire Protection System - 03-36'034304 03100-6 I I I I I I t I I I I I I t I I I T I REINFORCEMENT - SECTION O32OO PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION: This section covers furnishing and installing steel bars and welded wire fabric for concrete reinforcement. 1.2 QUALITY ASSURANGE: A. Reference Standards: 1. American Concrete lnstitute Standards (ACl) a. 301 Specifications for Structural Concrete.b. 315 Manual of Standard Practice for Detailing Reinforced Concrete Structures.c. 318 Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete. 2. As modified herein or on the Drawings. 1. Fabrication Tolerances a. Sheared length: 11 inchb. Depth of truss: +0, -114 inch for concrete thickness 24 inches or less and +0, -112 inch for concrete thickness over 24 inches.c. Overall dimensions of stirrups, ties and spirals: +0, -114 inch for concrete thickness 24 inches or less and +0, -112 inch for concrete thickness over 24 inches.d. All other bends 1 1 inch. 2. Placement Tolerances See Section 3-2.C C. Welding: Do not wetd reinforcement except where indicated on the Drawings for welded splices. Tack welding of reinforcement is not perrnitted, except where specified by the Engineer. 1-3 SUBMITTALS: All submittals shall be made in accordance with Section 01330. A. Shop Drawings: 1. Before fabrication of reinforcing steel, the Contractor shall review and approve shop drawings, bar lists, fabrication and setting drawings and shall submit the same to Engineer for review. t t I I I I I T I I I I I I I T I I tRanch at Coulter Creek - 03-45-01 03200-1 REINFORCEMENT - SECTION O32OOI I I I I I 2. Show sizes, quantity and dimensions for fabrication and placing of reinforcing bars and bar supports. lndicate bar schedules, stinup spacing, and diagrams of bent bars. Certificates: Mill test certificates identifying chemical and physical analysis of each load of reinforcing steel delivered. Manufacturefs Literature: Manufacturer's specifications and installation instructions for splice devices when these devices are called for on the Drawings. 14 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING: Deliver to site in bundles marked with metaltags indicating bar size and length. Carefully handle and store on supports that will keep the steel from coming in contact with the ground or standing water. PART 2 - PRODUGTS 2.1 REINFORCEMENT BARS: Bars: Steel reinforcement bars shall be new, deformed billet steel, meeting ASTM A 615; Grade 60 for reinforcing bars No. 4 and larger; Grade 40 for No. 3 reinforcing bars and designated reinforcement. Tie Wire: Annealed steel, Fed. Spec. OQ-W461, 16 gauge minimum, epo)ry coated. Fabrication: ln accordance with CRSI Manual of Standard Practice except for the allowable tolerances specifled herein in 1-2B. 2.2 BAR SUPPORTS: A. B. B. A. B. I I I t I I I I I I t I C. Conform to "Bar Support Specifications," CRSI Manual of Standard Pradice. The portions of the supports or accessories within Tzinch of the concrete surface shall'be coated with plistic at least 3/32-inch thick at points of contact with the formwork. Other requirements shall be in accordance with Class 1, maximum protection, plastic proteAed bar supports, in Chapter 3 of the Manual of Standard Practice by CRSI. The concrete block supports at the base of the wall and for the slab-on-grade shall be specially fabricated for this project, either by the contractor or by a specialty si.rpplieiacceptable to the Engineer. They shall be 4-inches square and Z-3lB inchei'tnicf and shall be made of similar concrete as specified for the structure, adjusted for elimination of the course aggregate. Ranch at Coulter Creek - 03-4$01 03200-2 t T I I I I T I I T I I T t I I I T I REINFORCEMENT - SECTION O32OO 2.3 WELDED WIRE REINFORCEMENT: Welded Wire Reinforcement shall be electrically welded wire fabric of cotd-drawn wire (70,000 psi yield point) of gauge and mesh size shown on the drawings, and shall conform to "specification for Welded Steet Wire Reinforcement for Concrete Reinforcement" (ASTM A 185). PART 3 - EXECUTION 3-1 PREPARATION: A. Remove all mud, oil, loose rust or mill scale or other foreign materials that may reduce bond. B. Rust or mill scale that is "tight" will be permissible without cleaning or brushing provided weights, dimensions, cross-sectional area, and tensile properties meet requirements of ASTM A 615. 9.2 INSTALLATION: A. Bar Placement: 1. Conform to CRSI-WCRSI "Placing Reinforcing Steel." 2. Reinforcement shall be supported and wired together to prevent displacement by construction loads or the placing of concrete. B. Bar Supports: 1. Provide at least the number of supports as required by ACI 315. 2. All reinforcement shall be tied to chairs to secure them from displacement during concrete placement. Reinforcement shall be secured at a maximum distance of four feet on center. All chairs shall be stapled to wooden soffits. Staples and tie wire only shall be used to secure chairs to forms, except as reviewed by the Engineer. 3. Do not use pebbles, pieces of broken stone, @mmon or face brick, metal pipe or wood blocks to support reinforcement. 4. Spacing of supports for the floor tendons and reinforcement shall be at the spacing of the bars, each way. C. Placement Tolerances: 1. Clear distance to formed surface: See 3-2D Concrete Cover 1. and 2. 2. Minimum spacing between bars: -1l4 inch 3. Top bars in slabs and beams: See 3-2D Concrete Cover 1 and2. t I I T I t I I I I I I I T T I I T IRanch at Coulter Creek - 0345-01 REINFORCEMENT - SECTION q3:200 I I I I I I T I I I I I I I I I I I I 4. 5. 6. spacing crosswise of members: spaced evenly within 2 inches. Lengthwise of members: t 2 inches. Maximum bar movement to avoid interference with other reinforcing steel, conduits or embedded items: one bar diameter. lf bars are moved more than one bar diameter, or enough to exceed the above tolerances, the resulting arrangement of bars ma'y oe rejected by the Engineer. D.Concrete Cover: 1.Except as otherwise indicated on the Drawings, provide the following minimum concrete cover for reinforcement. a. b. Unformed surfaces adjacent to excavation Non-prestressed Concrete Prestressed Concrete Formed or top surfaces exposed to weather submerged or in contact with earth Non-prestressed Concrete Prestressed Concrete 3 inches 1-7l8 inches or saturated air, 2 inches 1% inches Other locations: Bars in bearns or columns, including stinups & ties: Reinforcement Adjustment: Move only as stated under 3-2 C 6. Do not heat, bend or cut bars without Enginee/s acceptance. Grade 60 bars shall not be bent after being partially embedded in hardened concrete. F.Splices: Do not splice bars except at locations shown on the Drawings without the Enginee/s accePtance. 5. 1% inches Cover for reinforcing steel shall not be less than the minimum given above (no minus to[rance), and shall not exceed the minimum by more than 1/4 inch where concrete thickness is 24 inches or less, or more than %inchwhere the concrete thickness is more than24 inches' For circular columns and drilled piers, three equally spaced plastic disks (Plas-T-Clips) distributed by spillman company, columbus, ohio or equivalent'(a'cceptable to Engineer) at 4 feet on center shall be used to .iac" the'column reinforcing away from the forms and drilled pier reinforcement away from the earth. 1. 2. 3. 1. Ranch at Coulter Creek - 03.4$01 03200-4 REINFORCEMENT - SEGTION O32OO T T t T I I I T I I I I I T I I I I I G. H. 2. Minimum lap distance shall be as shown on the Drawings. lf not shown, splices shall be Class B tension lap splice as specified in ACI 318. 3. Tie splices securely to prevent displacement by construction loads or during placement of concrete. 4. Splices in horizontal wall reinforcement in circular tanks shalt be staggered such that no more than one bar in two is spliced in any four foot wide vertical section. 5. Reinforcement shall be continuous around corners or comer bars provided. Welding: Reference 1-2C,1-3C and 2-1E. Welded Wire Reinforcement: 1. lnstall in longest practicable length. 2. Lap adjoining pieces 2 meshes plus end extension of wires, but not less than 12 inches in structural slabs. 3. Do not make laps midway between, or directly over, support members of continuous structures. 4. Offset laps in adjacent widths to prevent continuous laps. 5. Extend reinforcement through contraction joints and construction joints unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings. . END OF SEGTION . T I I I I I t I T I I I I t I I I I IRanch at Coulter Creek - 034541 03200-5 t I I I I I t T I I I I I I I I I I I WATERSTOPS - SECTION 03253 PART 1 - GENERAL 1-1 DESCRIPTION: This section covers the furnishing and installation of waterstops. 1-2 QUALIWASSURANGE: Referencestandards. A. U.S. Corps of Engineers, CRD C:'572 B. Tennessee ValleyAuthority (T.v.A.) specification No. PF-1001. 1.3 PRODUCT HANDLING: A. pVC waterstops shall be delivered in standard roll lengths of at least 50 feet each. B. protect waterstops from damage, sun and weather during storage. 14 INSpEGTION: prior to concrete placement and after waterstops have been positioned, waterstops are to be inspected by the Engineer for correct splicing and for conect, secure, positioning. PART 2 .- MATERIALS 2.1 MATERIALS A. All pVC waterstops shall be manufactured from virgin polyvinyl chloride plastic compound, and shall not contain any scrap or reclaimed material. 1. Shall be rated for at least 125 feet head of water' 2. Shallbe flat, ribbed, 3/8-inch thick, 6 inches wide, with large center bulb. B. Furnish electrically heated splicing iron per waterstop manufacture/s re@mmendations for welding operations. C. Adhesive expansive rubber waterstops shall be Adeka MC-2010M, SOgq{sf S.p, GreenstreakCJ-1020-2K Hydrotite, St. Louis MO, or equivalent acceptrable to the Engineer. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 PREPARATION FOR WATERSTOPS: A. Waterstops shall be cut and/or spliced so that they are at least the full length of the concrete joint. B. End cub shall be straight and square. C. Field splicing of PVC waterstops shall be butt splices only and shall not be performed untiltne splicing iron has reached 425 degrees F' Ranch at Coulter Creek - 0345'01 03253-1 I I I T I I T I I I t I I t T I I I I WATERSTOPS - SECTION 03253 1. Square cut ends to be butt spliced together so that they are matched. 2. Heat waterstop ends with splicing iron until the material melts. There will be 1/8-inch bead of melted material all around edges to be joined. Do not overheat so that material chars. 3. Remove the splicing iron from the splice, press the melted ends together immediately and maintiain ends in this position at least 15 seconds. Accelerate cooling with water, if desired. Do not trim. D. Factory-made splices shall be furnished for vertical or horizontal flat etls, tees, crosses or special configurations. INSTALLATION OF PVG WATERSTOPS: Waterstop is to be held securely in place to prevent misalignment during concrete placement on both sides of joint. 1. Do not drive nails or provide holes through the center 3,14 ofwidth. 2. Lap splices or unwelded splices will not be allowed. 3. Waterstop and concrete joint shall be thoroughly clean before placing concrete. 4. One-half of width of waterstop only shall extend into each side of joint. 5. Waterstops are not to be folded over during positioning or concrete placement 6. Space waterstops to avoid space conflicts with pipes, flanges, bars, holes, etc. lf space conflict exists, notify Engineer for resolution. I NSTALLATTON OF ADHESIVE WATERSTOPS: 1. Concrete surfaces shallbe clean, dry frost-free and primed in accordance with the manufacturers re@mmendations. 2. Waterstops shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and shall adhere tenaciously to the primed concrete surface. . END OF SECTION . I T t I I I T T I I I t I T t t t I IRanch at Coulter Creek - 03-4$01 03253-2 CAST.IN.PLAGE CONGRETE - SECTION O33OO a. 1. c. 1-2 I I I I I I t I T t I I I t I I I I I PART 1 -. GENERAL 1.1 DESGRIPTION: A. This section covers transPorting, Placing, struction. QUALIW ASSURANCE: A. Reference standards. cast-in-place concrete, including fumishing materials' nnGnind, curing and other appurtenant items of con- lnform Engineer at least 2 weeks in advance of time and places at whicft Contractor intends to- ptace concrete. All preparation work for concrete G;;;;i*n"tt U" substantially completeO ai te'ast 2 workdays prior to the scheduled start of *n.t t placeinent t6 allow for the Enginee/s review and any necessary conections. Except as noted or modified in this section, all concrete materials' il;;p"rtilg, ptacing, nnLr,ing and curing shall conform to requirements of following standard specifications: American Concrete lnstitute Standards (ACl) 1) 301 Specifications for Structural Concrete' 2i io+ ireconrmenoeo Practice for Measuring' Mixing'' Transporting, and Placing Concrete' 3) 304 Piacin{Concrete by PumpinS Mg!no{s' -ii 305 Recorimended Practice for Hot Weather Concreting. 5i 306 Recommended practice for cold weather concreting. 6i 308 Standard Practice for Curing^Concrete'. -e A.1i 309 Recommended Practice for Consolidation of Concrete' gi ita eriHing code Requirernents for Reinforced concrete. Xmerican Society f6r Testing and Materials (ASTM)' Contractor shall keep at least one copy of above listed ACI publications' latest edition, in project field office at all times' Any material or operation specified Py reference to the published specifications of a manufactrr", snait ue complied witlr unless directed otherwise by the Engineer' ln case of a conflict between the referenced specifications or standards and this Specittation, the one naving the more stringent requirements, as determined by the Engineer, shall govem' 1.3 SUBMITTALS: All submittals shall be made in accordance with Section 01300' Mix designs, shop drawings and cataio! lntormation shall be submitted for related equipment and components, in order to show-that concrete and items selected and to be installed by the contractor generally goliorm to the contract Documents' submittal information includes, but is noinecessarily limited to the following: Ranch at Coulter Creek - 03-45-01 03300-1 CAST{N-PLACE CONCRETE - SEGTION O33OO c. d. a f. g. h. i. B. I I t I T I I I t I T T I T T I t T T Miscellaneous product information. 1. Catalog information and shop drawings for: waterstops, admixtures, bonding agents, membrane curing compound, joint sealer, embedded items, non-shrink grout, wedge-type expansion anchors, and other concrete appurtenances. Proposed concrete mix design. (Note: Contractor shall be responsible for fully informing the concrete supplier of all specification requirements regarding the concrete mix before the proposed mix design is submitted.) 1. The proportions of ingredients shall be selected to produce the proper workability (slump), durability (air content), strength, maximum water-cementitious materials ratio, time of set and other required properties of Sections 2-1 and2-2. The proportion of ingredients shall be such as to produce a mixture with slump and durability that will work readily into the @rners and angles of the forms and around reinforcement by the methods of placing and consolidation employed on the work. Do not permit the materials to segregate or excessive free water to collect on the surface. An independent testing laboratory acceptable to the Engineer shall perform concrete trial mixtures and testing. The costs of the mix designs and testing shall be borne by the Contractor. 2. Prior to commencing concrete work, submit and obtain Engineefs review of certified test reports describing proposed concrete mix design, which shall be prepared in compliance with ACI Standard 301, with concrete proportions established on the basis of previous field experience or laboratory trial batches, except as modified herein. Test reports shall also include: a. Fine aggregates - Source, type, gradation, deleterious substiances and bulk specific gravity on basis of weight of saturated surface-dry aggregate. ASTM C 128.b. Coarse aggregate - Source, type, gradation, deleterious substiances and bulk specific gravity on basis of weight of saturated surface-dry aggregate. ASTM C 127. Ratio of fine to total aggregates. Weight (saturated surface-dry) of each aggregate per cubic yard. Total water content in gallons per cubic yard. Slump on which design is based. Brand, type and quantity of cement. Brand, type and quantity of admixtures. Water-cementitious materials ratio (shall be not greater than specified inParl?-2).j. Air content (which shall be within the upper half of the allowable range). I T t t I t t T T I t t I I I I T t IRanch at Coulter Creek - 0345-01 03300-2 GAST-IN-PLACE GONGRETE - SECTION 03300 I I I I T I I I I I I I ; I I t Il I For the laboratory trial batches method, the determination of the cementitious materials content necessary to attain the required strength and other properties, without exceeding the maximum water--cementitious materials ratio, shall be by preliminary tests in accordance with the following procedures: Concrete trial mixtures having proportions and consistency suitable for the work shatl be made using at least three different cementitious materials contents which will produce a range an strengths encompassing those required for the work' Proportions of ingredients shall be determined and tests conducted in ac$rdance with the basic relationships and procedures outlined in "Recommended Practice for Selecting Froportions for Normal and Heavy-Weight Concrete (Part l):" (ACl 211.1). For each cementitious materials @ntent, at least three speCimens for each age to be tested shall be made and cured in accordance with "Meth-od of Making and curing concrete compressio^n and Flexure Test Specimens in the Laborator/' (ASTM C 192) and tested for strength at 1 ,7 , and 28 days. Tests shall be conducted in accordance i,vith "Method of Test of Compressive Strength of Molded Concrete Cylinders" (ASTM C 39). From the results of these tests, a curve shall be plotted showing the relationship between cementitious materials content and the average 28-iay compressive strength' .Jl" minimum cemeititious maierials content to be used shall be that value shown by the curve to produce a strength of at le3st 1500 psi in 24 hours and at teast i200 psi greater than the 284ay strength specified. ln any case, the minimum cementitious materials cbntent shall not be less than that specified inParl2-2' lf the previous field experience method is used in proportioning, the strengths shall be in compliance with ACI 301. ln addition, the Contractor shall demonstrate the ability of the proposed mixture proportions to produce concrete meeting all the requirements of these SPecifications. l. Maturity meter correlation. 3. ln addition to the test data described above, when it is expected that concrete will be placed under hot weather concrete conditions as defined in Section 03300, Part 1-6.C, trial batches shatl be tested at the maximum temperature that the concrete is expected to be placed. Altematively' sufficient records may be submitted that show field concrete performance under these temperaiures and which are acceptable to Engineer. C. Cylinder compression test reports. Ranch at Coulter Creek - 0345-01 03300-3 t I I T I T I I T T I T t I I I I t T CAST.IN.PLACE CONCRETE - SECTION O33OO 1. Submit 2 copies of certified test reports to Engineer for 1-3.B.2.K. D. Ready-mix delivery tickets. 1. Submit delivery tickets for each load at time of delivery indicating following: a. 6uantity delivered with Mix tdentitication Number.b. Quantity of each material in batch.c. Outdoor temperature in shade.d. Time at which water was added.e. Elapsed time between when water was added and concrete toad was in place. f. Amounts of initial and supplemental water added, inctuding any corrections for water in aggregate. Note: Total water amount shall result in a water-cementitious materials ratio not greater than the maximum permissible.g. Name of individual authorizing supplementialwater.h. Numerical sequence of delivery by indicating cumurative yardage delivered on each ticket. 14 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING: A. Cementitious materials. 1. Store in weather-tight enclosures and protect against dampness, contrami- nation and warehouse set. 2. Do not use cementitious materials that have become caked or lumpy. B. Aggregates. 1. Stockpile to prevent excessive segregation, or contamination with other materials or other sizes of aggregates. 2. Use only one supply source for each aggregate stockpile. 3. The bottom 6 in. of all aggregate piles in contact with ground shall not be used. 4. Frozen or partially frozen aggregates shall not be used. C. Admixtures. 1. Store to prevent contamination, evaporation, or damage. 2. Protect liquid admixtures from freezing or harmful temperature ranges. 3. Agitate emulsions prior to use. D, Rubber and plastic materials. I I I t ll rl ll rl rl ll rl rl II II TI II tlRanch at Coulter Creek - 03-4$0't 033004 GAST-rN-PLACE GONGRETE - SECTION O33gg I I t t I T t I I I t I T t I ; t I t 1.5 1. Store in cool place away from direct sunlight. Mixing and transporting ready-mixed concrete. 1. Maximum elapsed time from time water is added to mix until concrete is in place shali not exceed 1-112 hours when concrete is transported in revolving drum truck bodies unless all other provisions of these specificitions can be met, including maximum water-cementitious materials ratio, workability, strength and air content. Comply with ASTM c 94. JOB CONDITIONS: A. Environmental requirements: Do not place concrete during rain, sleet, or Snow unleSs adequate protection is provided and Enginee/s approval is obtained. Do not allow rainwater to increase mixing water or damage surface finish. For cold or hot weather concreting conditions, lab cured cylinder tests may not be an accurate indication of field achieved strengths. Under thele weather conditions, the Engineer may require job cured cylinder breaks to determine field strength (cylinders to be job cured in same manner as the in-place concrete.) The Contractor shall pay fo1 testing. Refer to Section O33OO, part 3-10 for related items to be furnished by Contractor. lf cold or hot weather concreting practices specified in Sections 1-6.8 and 1-6.C are not adhered to, the Engineer may require Contractor, at Contracto/s expense, to provide additional pullout tests in accordance with ASTM C 9OO, iob cured cylinder tests, or 2-inch diameter cored samples from areas in question to determine field strengths achieved. 4. Changes in temperature of the concrete shall be as uniform as possible and s6all not exceed 10 Degrees F. in any 1-hour or 45 Degrees F. in any 24-hour period. B. Cold Weather Concreting. Conform to ACI 306, "Cold Weather Concreting" in addition to this sPecification. 1. Temperature of concrete when placed shall not be less than following: Minirnum Concrete TemP, C. Air Temp.Sections with least dimension Under 12in. 12 in. and OverDeorees F Under 12 in. tz tn. ano uver 50 1. 2. 3. 30 to 45 600to30 65 Below 0 70 55 60 Randr at Coulter Creek - 034541 GAST-IN.PLACE CONCRETE - SECTION O33OO T I I t I T I t t T I T I t I I I T I c. lf water or aggregate has been heated, the water and aggregate shall be combined in the mixer before cementitious materials are added. Cementitious materials shall not be added to mixture of water and aggregate when the temperature of the mixture is greater than 95 F. 2. When placed, heated concrete shall not be warmer than 80 F. 3. Prior to placing concrete, all ice, snow, surface and subsurface frost shall be removed, and temperature of surfaces to be in contact with new concrete shall be raised to a minimum of 35 F. 4. Protect concrete from freezing during specified curing period. See Part 3- 9, Curing, for temperature to be maintained during initial curing period. 5. When the mean daily temperature of the atmosphere is less than 40 F., forms shall be left in place a minimum of 5 days to aid in retaining heat. 6. Heated enclosures shall be strong and windproof to insure adequate protection of corners, edges and thin sections. 7. Do not permit heating units to locally heat or dry concrete. 8. Do not use combustion heaters during first 24 hours unless concrete is protected from exposure to exhaust gaies, which contiain carbon dioxide. 9. tf air temperatures drop below 35 F., the Contractor shall install a high- low temperature gauge into the most exposed portion of concrete during the curing protection period. The gauge shall be equipped to register the lowest overnight temperature. lf the concrete temperature drops below the specified temperature, the curing period shall be extended until the degree-days (Part 3-9) are satisfied. 10. Refer to ACI 306 for further requirements. Hot Weather Concreting: Conform to ACI 305, "Hot Weather Concreting" in addition to this specification. 1. Take precautions when ambient air temperature is 90 F. or above. These measures may include installation of windbreaks, shading, fog spraying, sprinkling, ponding, or wet covering of a light color. lf daytime highs are expected to exceed 100 F., floor and roof slab concrete shall be placed overnight, with placement commencing not prior to 3 hours before sunset. 2. Temperature of concrete when placed shall not exceed 85 F. 3. Cool forms and reinforcing to a maximum of 90 F. by spraying with water prior to placing concrete. 4. Do not use cementitious materials that have reached a temperature of 105 F. or more at the time they enter the concrete mix. I I t T I I I I I I I s t I t T T I IRanch at Coulter Creek - 0345-0'l 03300.6 CAST-IN.PLACE CONGRETE - SECTION O33OO I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Prevent plastic shrinkage cracking due to rapid evaporation of moisture. Do not place concrete when evaporation rate (actual or anticipate!) 19 -t.Q kg per square m per hour or above, as determined by Figure 2.1.5 of ACI 305. Set-retarding and water-reducing admixtures may be used when the ambient air Iemperature is 90 F. or above to offset accelerating effects of high temperature. Refer to ACI 305 for further requirements. D. Protection from Mechanical lnjury: During the curing period, the concrete shall be protected from damaging mechanical disturbances particularlyload stresses, heavy shock and excesiiv6 vibration. All finished concrete surfaces shall be protected from damage caused by construction equipment, materials, or methods and by rain or runniig water. Self-supporting structures shall not be loaded in such a way as to over-stress the concrete. PART 2 .- PRODUCTS 2.1 CONGRETE MATERIALS: Cement shall conform to the 'standard Specification for Portland Cement,' ASTM C 150, Type ll low-alkali. Once cement type is chosen, the type and source shall remain the same throughout the project Fly ash shall be Class F (ASTM C 618). Aggregates. 1. Fine aggregate - ASTM C 33. Coarse aggregate - ASTM C 33 Size No. 57 or 67. Once aggregates are chosen, the same Source and type of aggregates shall be used throughout the project. Water. 1. Shall be clean, fresh and free from injurious amounts of oils, acids, alkalis, salts, organic materials, or other substances that may be deleter- ious to concrete or reinforcement. Admixtures. Use only as specified or reviewed and acceptable to Engineer. lnclude any admixtures to be used in the proposed concrete mix designs. 5. 6. 7. 8. B. 2. 3. D. 1. 2. Rancfr at Coulter Creek - 03-4$01 03300-7 t I I T t T I I I I I I T T T I t t T CAST.IN.PLACE CONGRETE - SECTION O33OO 3. Calcium chloride is not permitted as an admixture or as an ingredient of an admixture. 4. Air-entraining Admixture: ASTM C 260. 5. Water-Reducing and Retarding: ASTM C 494. Use high range water reducing admixture only as specified or if acceptable to the Engineer. E. Tests for Chloride lons. 1. For all prestressed concrete or concrete in which aluminum or gatvanized metal is to be embedded, it shall be demonstrated by tests in accordance with AASHTO T-260 that the hardened concrete, including the aggregates, cementitious materials and any admixtures used, will not contain more than 0.06 percent water soluble chloride ions by weight of cement. 2-2 GONCRETE PRODUCTION: A. Ready-mixed concrete. 1. Mixed and delivered, ASTM C 94. 2. Retempering. lndiscriminate addition of water to increase slump shall be prohibited. Concrete shall be mixed only in quantities required for immediate use. Concrete that has partially set shall not be retempered, but shall be discarded. When concrete anives at the project with slump below that suitable for placing, first the concrete shall be remixed for at least one minute at mixing speed. lf the slump is still too low, water may be added only if neither the maximum permissible water-cementitious materials ratio nor the maximum slump is exceeded. The water must be incorporated by additional mixing equal to at least half of the total mixing required. The Engineer must review such addition. B. Batching and mixing equipment. 1. Conform to "Recommended Practice for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting and Placing Concrete,'ACI 304. C. Proportioning. 1. Proportion ingredients to produce a well-graded mix of high density and maximum workability consistent with the accepted mix design. t I I I t I t I I I I t I I I T t I IRanch at Coulter Creek - 03-45-01 03300-8 CAST.IN.PLAGE GONCRETE - SEGTION O33OO 3. 4. 1. 2. B. I I I I T I I I I I t I I I I T t I t Entrained air, 6 t 1% percent for ASTM C 33 Size 67 or 57 coarse aggregate. Refer to ACI 301 for air entrainment required for other coarse aggregate sizes. Time of Set. Six hours plus or minus one hour. Strength and General Requirements. Design and proportion concrete to meet the following minimum compressive strengths and other criteria: Location All Concrete Design ASTM Strength C 33 28-Day Aggregate(osi) Size No. 4500 57 o167 Minimum Slump Cementmm Content t 1.5 in. lb/vd3 Minimum Maximum Fly Ash W-C Content Materialslb/vd3 Ratio* 120 0.38 *The maximum water-cementitious materials ratio by weight, which shall be based on all water in the mix, including correction for moisture in aggregates, and shall be based on the total cementitious materials including cement and fly ash. 2.3 CONCRETE ACCESSORY MATERIALS: A. Curing Materials. Sheet material: ASTM C 171 Liquid membrane: membrane-curing compound shall be in accordance with ASTM C 309 and shall be non-toxic and suitable for potable water tanks. Membrane curing compound shall be sprayable, 18olo minimum solids content, Master Builders M8429 or equivalent acceptable to Engineer. Joint Sealers. 1. Joint Sealer: Joints indicated on Drawings, shall be sealed with a polyurethane joint sealer material of uniform, non-sag consistency. The sealant shall, when installed, tenaciously adhere to primed concrete surfaces and shall remain permanently elastomeric. The material shall be of a type that will, when properly installed, effectively and permanently seal joints subject to minor movements. lnstall with primer and cure in accordance with the manufacturefs instructions and recommendations. Except as noted on the Drawings, joint sealer shall be Sikaflex 2C-NS or 2C-SL Elastic SealanUAdhesive, as manufactured by Sika Chemical Ranch at Coulter Creek - 03.4$01 GAST{N.PLACE CONCRETE . SECTION O33OO D. E. F. H. I T I I I T I t T I t t I t T T I I I Corporation or other material acceptable to the Engineer. Add color as required to match adjacent surfaces where exposed to view. Non-Shrink Grout: Non-shrink grout shall be "Masterflow 713' or equivalent acceptable to the Engineer. Grouts with iron filings are not acceptable. The grout shall be compatible with the surface to be bonded. Epoxy Bonding Agent Bonding agent shall be a two component moisture insensitive epoxry adhesive, Sikadur 32, Hi-Mod or equivalent acceptable to the Engineer. Expansion Joint Filter Material: Joint filler material shall be closed celt neoprene or rubber conforming to ASTM D 1056, Grade 2A3. Material shall be glued securely to concrete surfaces. Sand-Cement Grout Sand-cement grout, where specified, shall be a mixture of portland cement, sand and water with a maximum water-cement ratio of 0.38 by weight. The cement used shall be of the same type and sour@ as used in the other concrete on this project. The grout shall have a consistency similar to thick paint. Wedge-Type Expansion Anchors: Expansion bolts and anchors fastened to concrete shall be stainless steel; "K\ /IK-BOLT" manufactured by Hilti, lnc., Phillips Red Head wedge anchors, or equivalent acceptable to Engineer. Epoxy Sealant: Epoxy sealant shall be a two-component, moisture insensitive, low viscosity, solvent free, epoxy resin, Sikadur 35, Hi-Mod LV or equivalent acceptable to the Engineer. Concrete Support Blocks: Concrete support blocks for the floor reinforcement and the support of the vertical reinforcement at the base of the wall shall be a mixture of portland cement, sand and water with a maximum water-cement ratio of 0.38 by weight. The cement used shall be of the same type and source as used in the other concrete on this project. I I I I I I T I I I I t I T I I t t I t. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 !NEE9[J9N: A. General. 1. Assure that excavations and formwork are completed. 2. Assure that dirt, mud, encrusted concrete, debris and excess water have been removed. 3. Check that reinforcement is properly positioned and secured in place. Ranch at Coulter Creek - 034$'0'l 03300-10 I I I I I I I I I I T I I I I I I I t CAST.IN.PLACE CONGRETE - SEGTION O33OO 4. Verify that expansion joint material, anchors, and other embedded items are secured in proper position. 3.2 PS@IJ9N: A. General. 1. Remove any hardened concrete and foreign material from inner surface of conveying equipment. 2. Prepare slab subgrade in accordance with ACI 301. 3. Designate limits of each placement and obtain Engineefs review of entire installation prior to proceeding. B. Concrete placed against gravel or crushed stone. 1. Prevent loss of water from concrete with a minimum 2 in. layer of material having 25 percent fines passing a No. 4 sieve. C. Concrete placed against rock. 1. Remove all loose pieces of rock. 2. Clean exposed rock surface in accordance with Soils Engineers rec,ommendations. D. Concrete placed against hardened or existing concrete. 1. Prior to placing fresh concrete against surface of hardened concrete, complete the following: a. Remove all laitance, foreign substances (including curing com- pound), wash with clean water, and thoroughly wet hardened surface before placing fresh concrete. b. Apply epoxy-bonding agent at blockouts, cutouts and in locations directed by Engineer. PLAGEMENT: A. Conveying. 1. Convey concrete from mixer to final position as rapidly as practicable without segregation or loss of material. 2. Use only metal or metal-lined chutes with maximum length of 20ft, having a maximum slope of 1 vertical to 2 horizontal, and a minimum slope of 1 vertical to 3 horizontal. Ranch at Coulter Creek - 03-45-01 03300-1 1 GAST-IN-PLAGE GONCRETE - SECTION O33OO 7. 8. 9. I I I I T I I t I I I T I I T t I I I 3. Provide a hopper at the end of long-belt conveyors and chutes not meeting the requirements in 2. above. 4. Conveying by pumping methods shall conform to ACI 304, Chapter 9. Depositing in Walls. 1. Deposit concrete in a continuous operation until section is compteted. 2. Concrete shall be deposited as nearly as practicable to its final position to avoid segregation due to rehandling or flowing. 3. Place concrete in approximately horizontal layers 2 ft maximum thickness. Each layer of concrete shall be plastic when covered with following layer. Rate of vertical rise not more than 2 ft per hour. Provide placement capacity as necessary to comply with these requirements with construction and other joint locations shown on the Drawings. Maximum height of concrete free fall, 4 ft. Pump concrete or use a tremie having varying lengths for placing concrete in columns and walls to prevent free fall of more than 4 ft. Concrete shall not be dropped through reinforcing steel nor subjected to any other procedure that will cause segregation. Place and consolidate concrete in wall or column forms at least 24 hours prior to the time concrete or any reinforcing steel is placed in the system to be supported by such walls or columns except as noted below. Do not exceed 6 ft of vertical height for any portion of a watl or column placed monolithically with floor or roof slab. Allow concrete to thoroughly settle before top is finished. Remove all laitance, debris, and surplus water from surfaces at tops of forms by screeding, scraping, or other effective means. Overfill forms wherever top of a wall will be exposed to weathering and after concrete has settled, screed off excess. See section 34 C. for preparation of construction joints prior to placing wall concrete. c.Depositing in Floor and Roof Slabs. I T I I I I I I t t T I t I I I I 4. 5. o. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. I IRanch at Coulter Creek - 03-45-01 03300-12 CAST-IN.PLAGE GONGRETE - SECTION O33OO 1. 2. 4. 1. D. I I I I I I I I I t I T T I t I t T T Deposit concrete in a continuous operation until section is completed. Concrete shall be deposited as nearly as practicable to its final position to avoid segregation due to rehandling or flowing. Place concrete in strips approximately 10 ft wide approximately parallelto the wind direction at the time of placement. At least two placing crews shall be used, one working back and forth on each half of the slab, working the 10 ft wide strips continuously from one edge of the slab to the opposite edge. Each strip of concrete shall be covered with 6 mil thick plastic 12 ft wide or Burlene, overlapped approximately 1.5 ft, prior to the development of plastic shrinkage cracks. Consolidation. 2. During and immediately after placement, thoroughly compact and work around all reinforcements, embedments, and into @rners of forms, eliminating all air or stone pockets that may etuse honeycombing, pitting, or planes of weakness. Use mechanical vibrators that will maintain at least 9,000 cycles per minute when immersed in concrete. Minimum horsepower per vibrator shall be 1-112. Number and type of vibrators shall be as acceptable to Engineer. A spare vibrator will be available at all times in case of mechanica! problems. Over-vibrating and the use of vibrators to transport concrete laterally in forms will not be allowed. Vertically insert vibrators at points approximately 2 ft apart and to a depth to penetrate 6 in. into the preceding layer. Vibrate each location for a length of time to obtain adequate consolidation (generally 5 to 15 seconds). 3. 4. o. 7. @!NE: A. Watertight joints. 1. Use at all locations where water is to be contrained, groundwater is to be resisted and as shown on Drawings. Expansion and contraction (control) joints. 1. At locations shown on Drawings. Ranch at Coulter Creek - 03-45-01 03300-13 GAST.IN.PLAGE GONCRETE - SECTION O33OO 3. 4. 5. I I t I I t I T I I I I T I T I I I I 2. Extend reinforcement continuously through joints, except "Expansion Joints," unless specifically shown on Drawings. 3. Form joint with felt, ASTM O 2475, where "bond breakef is indicated. 4. Flexible joint filler material as indicated in Part 2-3, shall be used in Expansion Joints. 5. Expansion and contraction joints shall be caulked with a joint sealer as indicated in Part 2-3. Construction joints. 1. Provide where shown on Drawings. Obtain Enginee/s approval for proposed locations of construction joints not shown on Drawings or for proposed elimination of construction joints shown on Drawings. Locate joints to least impair the strength and serviceabitity of the structure, generally as follows: a. Columns and walls.1) At underside of beams, girders, haunches, drop panels, slabs, and at floor levels.2\ All haunches and drop panels shall be considered as parts of supported floor or roof and shall be placed monolithically therewith. b. Suspended slabs.1) At or hear the one-quarter span in flat slab construction. c. Construction joints in walls, beams, girders, and slabs shall be perpendicular to planes of their surfaces, with expansive rubber waterstops, and shall not be keyed except as shown on Drawings. d. Maximum length of wall segments without construction joints shall be 500 ft or as shown on the Drawings. The surfaces of concrete to be cast against shall be thoroughly cleaned and all laitance removed. Concrete shal! be vibrated adequately to prevent honeycombing at the joint. Construction joints shall require bond. After cteaning, before new concrete is placed, vertical joints shall be wetted unless otherwise detailed on Drawings or directed by Engineer. Prior to placement of concrete in walls, the bottom construction joint must be slushed with 2 to 3 in. of sand-cement grout. The sand-cement grout shall have a consistency similar to thick paint and shall be proportioned as specified in Part 2-3. The fresh concrete shall be placed before the grout has attained its initial set. I t I I I I t t t t t I I t I I I I IRanch at Coulter Creek - 03-+5-01 03300-14 I I I I I I I I I I I t I I t I I I t CAST.IN.PLAGE CONCRETE - SEGTION O33OO 6. Joints where indicated on Drawings or where directed by the Engineer to receive an epoxy bonding agent shall have been prepared and the bonding agent applied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations prior to placing fresh concrete. @: A. Refer to Concrete Formwork - Section 03100 - Part 3-1B. FINISHING EXPOSED SURFAGES: A. Finishing unformed surfaces. 1. Slabs for aprons, slabs-ongrade, and tops of walls. a. Provide surface conforming to proper elevation and contour. Except as noted otherwise on the Drawings, all walks and slabs shall slope 2 percent away from buildings. All other walks, exterior concrete steps, etc. shall be pitched to drain out with a slope of 100 mm per m. Tops of retaining walls shall be pitched back (into the backfill) 0.25 in. per ft unless designated otherwise by the Engineer. All aggregates shall be completely embedded in mortiar by screeding.1) Screeded surfaces shall be free of surface inegularities.2) Maximurn variation from a plane surface in any 10 ft section shall be % in. 2. Coordination of Finishing and Placement. a. Mixing and placing shall be carefully coordinated with finishing. Concrete shall not be placed on the subgrade or forms more rapidly than it can be spread, straight edged, and bull floated. These operations must be performed before bleeding water has an opportunity to collect on the surface.b. To obtain good surfaces and avoid cold joints, the size of placing and finishing crews shall be planned with due regard for the effects of concrete temperature and atmospheric conditions on the rate of hardening of the concrete.c. AII flatwork finishers on the project shall be ACI Certified flatwork finishers or equivalent acceptable to the Engineer. 3. Jointing and Edging. Joints in slabs shall be located and detailed as indicated on the Drawings and in the Specifications. Where saw-cut joints are required or permitted, cutting shall be timed properly with the set of the concrete. Cutting shall be started as soon as the concrete has hardened sufficiently to prevent aggregates from being dislodged by the saw. Cutting shall be completed before shrinkage stresses become sufficient to a. b. Ranch at Coulter Creek - 03-4541 03300-15 GAST.IN.PLACE CONCRETE - SEGTION O33OO I t t I I I t I I T t I t I I I I I 5. I I I I I I t t I t I t t I T I T I t produce cracking. ln all cases, the saw cutting shall be completed no later than within the first 12 hours after the slab finishing operations have been comPleted. c. Edge exposed edges of floated or troweled surfaces with a tool having a To in. corner radius, unless these edges are specified to be beveled Consolidation. Concrete in slabs shall be thoroughly consolidated. lnternal vibration shall be used in beams and girders of framed slabs and along the bulkheads of slabs on grade. Consolidation of slabs shall be obtained with vibrating screeds, roller pipe screeds, internal vibrators, or other acceptable means. The concrete surfaces shall not be manipulated prior to finishing operations. hrnlsnes. a. Unless selection of finishes is made in the Speciflcations or on the Drawings, the following finishes shall be used, as applicable. 1) Floated Finish - Use for tops of walls, footings, pile caps' etc.2') Troweled Finish - Use for floors in finished areas and where called for on Drawings. 3) Broom Finish - Use for floor slabs, concrete stairs, landings, sidewalks, concrete path, curb and gutters. 4) Raked Finish - Use for slabs to receive topping or secondary concreteb. The following finishes shall be utilized on this project unless specified or detailed otherwise. 1) Floated Finish. After the concrete has been plaoed, consolidated, struck- off, and leveled by bull floating, the concrete shall not be worked further until ready for floating. Floating shall begin when the water sheen has disappeared and/or when the mix has stiffened sufficiently to permit the proper operation of a power-driven float. The surface shall then be consolidated with power-driven floats of the impact type, except in thin sections, such as pan slabs, which shall be floated by hand. Hand floating with wood or cork-faced floats shall be used in locations inaccessible to the power- driven machine. Trueness of surface shall be rechecked at this stage with a 1O-foot straightedge applied at not less than two different angles. All high spots shall be cut down and all low spots filled during this procedure to produce planes checking true under the straightedge in any direction, with toierances not exceeding Yoin.in 10 ft. The slab shall then be refloated immediately to a uniform, smooth, granular texture. 2) Troweled Finish. Ranch at Coulter Creek - 03-45-01 03300-16 T I I I I GAST-IN.PLAGE CONGRETE - SECTION O33OO Where a troweled finish is specified, the surface shall be finished first with impact power floats, as specified above where applicable, then with power trowels and finally with hand trowels. The first troweling after power floating shall be done by a power trowel and shall produce a smooth surface that is relatively free of defects, but which may still contain some trowel marks. Additional troweling shall be done by hand after the surface has hardened sufficiently. The final troweling shall be done when a ringing sound is produced as the trowel is moved over the surface. The surface shall be thoroughly consolidated by the hand troweling operations. The finished surface shall be free of any trowel marks and shall be uniform in texture and appearance, with tolerances not exceeding% in. in 10 ft. On surfaces that support floor coverings, any defects of sufficient magnitude to show through the floor covering shall be removed bY grinding. 3) Broom Finish.. Slabs shall be given a coarse transverse-scored texture by drawing a broom across the surface. This operation shall follow immediately after bull floating operations and hand floating as required to close the surface. Provide a uniform abrasive texture of constant color. On paths, broom at right angles to normal traffic direction. REPLAGEMENT. REPAIRING AND PATGHING OF DEFEGTIVE CONGRETE: A. Removaland replacement of defective concrete 1. After forms have been removed, any concrete that is not formed as shown on the Drawings, is out of alignment or level beyond the required tolerance, shows a defective surface that cannot be properly repaired or patched, or cannot be shown to prevent water migration through concrete surfaces or joints, shall be removed and replaced at the Contractot's expense. 2. Liquid retaining concrete walls, slabs, beams, etc., cannot have any honeycombing, cold joints, cracks greater than 0.004 in. wide, or leakage of water through the concrete thickness or joints. lf in the opinion of the Engineer the hbneycombing, cold joints, cracks or leakage are excessive, ths Contractor shall be required to remove the complete concrete segment and replace it. Where minor honeycornbing, cold joints, cracks or leakage occurs, it shall be repaired as indicated in Part 3-7.8 and C below. B. Repair of tie holes, blockouts, cutouts and defective concrete. 1. lmmediately after form removal, repair, to the satisfaction of the Engineer, all repairabie surface defects, including tie holes, in concrete surfaces. ln T I t T t I I t I I I T I I t Ranch at Coulter Creek - 03-45-01 03300-17 I T t I I I I I t I I I I T I I I I I I t t I I I I T t I I I I I I t T I T CAST.IN-PLAGE CONGRETE - SECTION O33OO all cases, repair work shall be completed within 24 hours of removal of the forms. 2. Replace, to satisfaction of Engineer, within 48 hours after adjacent forms have been removed, all other honeycombed and defective concrete areas that cannot be immediately repaired as noted in item 1 above. 3. Cut out and remove to sound concrete, with edges square-cut to avoid feathering, all honeycombed or otherwise defective concrete. 4. Repair work shall conform to ACI 301 and these specifications. At all blockouts, tie-holes and cutouts, after being thoroughly cleaned, apply an epoxy-bonding agent and fill with non-shrink grout, as specified in the materials section of this specification. Color shall be added to match surrounding concrete. S. Perform in a manner that will not interfere with thorough curing of surrounding concrete 6. Adequately cure all repair work. C. Repair of cracks and minor honeycombed areas. All cracks, minor honeycombed concrete or other areas of apparent leakage, including wet spots on the wall, shall be sealed with Epoxy Sealant injection or other acceptable means so that the concrete is watertight as defined in Specifi cation Section 0267 6'WATERTI G HTN ESS TESTI N G." : A. Finishing. 1. Rough form finish - All surfaces not exposed to view such as surfaces in contact with earth.a. Chip off all fins and other surface projections greater than % in. high.b. Fill all t're holes and repair and patch all defects. Z. Smooth form finish - All exposed surfaces not generally exposed to view including interior surfaces of tank. a. Use form facing to produce a smooth, hard uniform surface. b. Keep number of seams to a minimum. c. Remove allfins and projections. d. Clean, coat, and fillall tie holes. e. Repair and Patch all defects. QE!N9,: A. General. Ranch at Coulter Creek - 03-4$Ol 03300-18 CAST.IN-PLACE CONGRETE - SECTION O33OO B. I I I I T I t I I I I T I I t T t T T 1. Freshly deposited concrete shall be protected from premature drying and excessively hot or cold temperatures and shall be maintained without drying at a relativety constant temperature for the period of time neceisary for the hydration of the cementitious materials and proper hardening of the concrete. A list of all intended curing methods including a descripiion of materials shall be submitted to the Engineer for review. 2. lnitially, the concrete temperature shall be maintained at or above 70 F. for 3 days or at or above 50 F. for 5 days. Continue curing as required to achieve the specified 28-day strength. See Part 1-5 Job Conditions for additional information. 3. Keep concrete continuously moist for at least 7 days after placement by use of:a. Ponding or continuous sprinkling. 1. Begin as quickly as possible after initial set. 2. Provide complete coverage with minimum of runoff by re- gulating rate of water application 3. interrupt application of water to walls for finishing or repair work only over areas being finished. 4. Do not permit wall areas to become dry that are not being finished.5. Resume curing immediately after each dat's finishing operations.b. Polyethylene film, see ltem C. below. c. Wet burlap, wet absorptive mats, or wet sand. d. Leave forms in place for concrete walls and keep wet. 4. Use membrane-curing compound as noted below. Membrane curing compound (conforming to ASTM C 309). 1. Shall be used prior to placement of plastic sheeting on concrete floor and roof slabs, walls and other miscellaneous concrete areas where approved by Engineer. 2. Spray-apply in 2 coats perpendicular to each other at coverage recommended by manufacturer. 3. Cover unformed surfaces with curing compound within 30 minutes after finalfinishing. 4. Apply curing compound immediately to formed surfaces if forms are removed before end of specified curing period. Curing compound sprayed in tie holes is to be cleaned out before patching tie holes. Forms may be left in place for all or part of the curing period; wood forms shall be kept wet. 5. Protect compound against abrasion during curing period. Ranch at Coulter Creek - 0345-01 03300-19 I I T t I I T I I T I I I I T I t I I CAST.IN.PLACE CONCRETE - SECTION O33OO C. Film Curing (conforming to ASTM C 171). 1. Film curing shall not be used in lieu of water curing on tank floor and roof slabs. Use only where specifically reviewed and acceptable to Engineer, 2. Concrete placed early in the concrete placing operation shall not be allowed to dry out. Apply Membrane Curing Compound as noted above prior to placing the polyethylene film or other coverings. 3. Begin as quickly as possible after initial set of concrete. 4. Cover surfaces completely with polyethylene sheeting. 5. Overlap edges for proper sealing and anchorage. 6. Cover joints between sheets with dunnage as required to prevent displacement due to wind or other factors. 7. Promptly repair all tears, holes, and other damage. 8. Anchor continuously all edges and anchor surface as necessary to prevent billowing. 3-10W: A. Concrete tests. 1. Shall be paid for by the Contractor on the Owner's behalf, except where noted otherwise in these specifications, and shall be in accordance with the requirements of ACI 301, except as noted or modified in this Section. Test specimens shall be taken by an ACI Certified Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1 in accordance with the "Standard Method of Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field," ASTM C 31.a. Strength test.1) Mold and laboratory cure seven cylinders from each sample.2') Test two cylinders at 7 and 14 days per ASTM C 39. Test two cylinders at 28 days for arceptrance. Keep the remaining one as a spare to be tested as directed by Engineer.3) The seventh, spare cylinder for each sample may be eliminated after the first several concrete placements of each type of concrete if, in the opinion of the Engineer, test results are consistent and within specifications.b. Minimum samples. Collect the following minimum samples for each 284ay strength concrete used in the work for each day's placing: Concrete Quantitv Number of Samples 50 yds3 or less one 50 to 100 yds3 two I I t I I t I T I I I I I I I I I I IRanch at Coulter Creek - 0345-01 03300-20 CAST.IN.PLACE CONCRETE - SECTION O33OO tt It I r rIIIIttIIIIII B. 100 yds3 or more two plus one sample for each additional 100 yds3 1) Conduct test for each strength test sample and whenever consistency of concrete appears to vary. 2t Slump tests shall be made using "Method of Test for Slump of Portland Cement Concrete" (ASTM C 143). d. Air content.1) Conduct test from one of first three batches mixed each day and for each strength test sample. 2\ Samples indicating low air c,ontents by the pre-ssure method air content tests in accordance with ASTM C 231 shall be verified by the gravimetric method, ASTM C 138, and the volumetric method, ASTM C 173, before adding additionalair entraining admixture in the field. 2. The Contractor shall provide the following to the Owner and the Testing Agency at no additional cost to the Owner: a. lncidental labor required to facilitate testing. b. Minimum one day's advance notice when concrete is to be placed. c. storage facilities for concrete test cylinders; including, when necessary, a specially prepared box with high-low thermometer and thermostatically controlled heating devices in accordance with Section 9.2 of ASTM C 31 for storage of the cylinders for the first 24 hours after molding. d. Materials, samples, and access to materials as required for testing.e. Laborand material to install pullouts and to patch all pullout holes after testing as specified for repairing defective concrete. f. Reimbursement of costs for testing and inspection resulting as a consequence of the following:1) Work not in compliance with the Contract Documents. 2) Testing requested by the Contractor or Subcontractor such as field-cured cylinder tests for stripping strengths, etc. 3) Testing to verify the adequacy of work done, without prior notice, without proper supervision, or @ntrary to standard construction practice. g. The use of testing services shall in no way relieve the Contractor- of his responsibility to furnish materials and construction in full compliance with the Drawings and Specifications. Acceptance of Goncrete. 1. lf the 7-day strength tests fall below the 7-day strength deemed necessary to achieve the specified 28-day strength, the Engineer shall have the right to require conditions of temperature and moisture necessary to secure the required strength. The Engineer may also require pull out tests in accordance with ASTM C 900 or core tests in accordance with ASTM C 42. Ranch at Corlter.Creek - 03-4S01 03300-21 T t t I I T T t I T I T I I I I T I CAST-IN.PLACE CONGRETE - SECTTON O33OO 2. Strength level of concrete will be considered satisfactory so long as average of all sets of two consecutive strength test results equals or exceeds specified 28-day strength and no individual strength test result falls below specified strength by more than 500 psi. C. Failure of Test Cylinder Results. 1. Upon failure of the 284ay test cylinder results, Engineer may require Contractor at his expense, to obtain and test at least three pullout tests or 2-in. diameter cored samples from area in question. 2. Concrete will be considered adequate if average of three pullout or core tests is at least 85 percent of, and if no single core is less than 75 percent of the specified 28-day strength. 3. Upon failure of the pullout or core test results, Engineer may require Contractor, at his expense, to perform load tests as specified in ACI 318, Chapter 20.4 }l#ffi::?*:,:'' TJ"jiif.*""ifJ':ii:15y':?:it?':b:'?'51'#i:[ the pullout or core tests, and the load test and the structural evaluation shall be borne by the Contractor. 5. Fill all pullout or core holes as specified for repairing defective concrete. g.11 SPEGIALTESTING REQUIREMENTS: A. Further concrete testing, in addition to Quality Control Testing and testing for proposed mix designs, may become necessary during the project. Testing shall be provided under the conditions stated in each specification section and shall be in accordance with the requirements of ACI 301 and this specification. Refer to Parts 3-108 and 3-10C for acceptance criteria and procedures upon failure of tests. B. ln all cases, the Contractor shall provide the Owner and the testing agency, at no additional cost to the Owner, with the items listed in Part 3-10.A.2. C. Sampling and Test Groups. 1. When job cured cylinders are used, samples shall be obtained as specified in Section 03300, Parts 3-10A.1.a, 3-10A.1.b and 3-10A.1.c, unless directed otherwise by the Engineer. 2. When core tests are used, samples shall be obtained in accordance with ASTM C42and as directed bythe Engineer. t I t I I I I I I I I I t I I I I I tRanch at Coulter Creek - 03-4$.01 . END OF SECTION . 03300-22 tIIIIIItIIIttIIIIIt MTSGELLANEOUS METALS - SEGTION Q!Q!q PART 1 .. GENERAL 1.1 SGOpE: The work to be performed in accordance with this Specification consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, supplies, and accessories and of performing all operations ,"qrir"a'in connection *itd tne taoiicatidn and installation of all miscellaneous metalwork shown on the Drawings and specified herein. 1.2 REFERENCES: A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) B. AmericanNationalstandardslnstitute(ANSI) C. American lnstitute of Steel Construction (AISC) D. American Welding Standards (AWS) 1.3 GoNTRACTOR SUBMTTTALS: Prior to fabrication or delivery and obtain Engineer's approvals. Show materials and specifications list, construction and fabrication details, layout aiib erection diagrams, and method of anchorage to adjacent construction. Give location, type' size and extent or weiolng and bolted conneciions an-d clearly distinguish between shop and field connections. prior t6 submittal, coordinate shop drawings with related trades to insure piop"imating of assemblies. Catalog wor!.sheets..showing illustrated cuts of item to be iurriished, scile, details, and dimensioni may be submitted for standard manufactured items. Where items must fit and coordinate with finished surfaces or constructed space?' takg measurements at site and not from drawings. Where concrete, masonry or other materials must Ue set to exact locations to receive work,-furnish assistance and direction necessary to permit other trades to properly locate their work. Where welded connectors, concrete, or masonry inr"rtr are required'to ieceive work, shop drawings shall show exact locations required, and all iuch drawingi shall be furnished to the tradeJ responsible for installing the connectors or inserts. 1.4 QUALIW ASSURANCE: Unless otherwise specified all work shall conform to the applicable requirements of the following specifications and codes: A. Steel: Fabrication and erection of structural steel and miscellaneous steel shall be in accordance with the latest edition of the AISC "specification for the Design, Fabrication and Erection of Steel for Buildings", and 'Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges'. Rolled shapes, plites, and bars shall conform to the latest edition of the AISC ,'Manual of Steel Construction" and shall also conform to current ASTM Designation A-36. B. Aluminum: Fabrication of aluminum shall be in accordance with ASCE "SpecificationJor Structures of Aluminum Allow 6061-T6, Second Progress Report of the Committee of the structural Division on Design in Lightweight structuralAlloys'. E. Weld euality: All field and shop welding shall be performed by welders qualified and certified in atcordance with AWS D1.0'Webing in Building Construction'. Welding shall conform to AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code. 034$01:082503 05050-1 I I I I I I t T t t I T T I I I I I T MISCELLANEOUS METALS - SECTION O5O5O 1.5 GENERAL METALS: A. Structural Steel. Structural steel and miscellaneous metalwork not otherwise specified shall meet the requirements of ASTM Designation A36. ltems covered by this requirement include the lintel beam, angles, and channels, the trolley hoist beam, support angles, scum baffle supports, metal stairs and walkways, weirs, troughs, etc. B. Bolts and Connectors. All steel bolts and washers shall conform to ASTM Standard A-307, Grade A. Where called for on Drawings, Specifications, or where submerged, normally or occasionally, bolts shall be fabricated from stainless steel, Type 316, (88M, BSMA) in accordance with ASTM Standard A-193. When fastening to galvanized steel, galvanized or cadmium plated bolts shall be used. Hoisting eyes shall be galvanized. C. Expansion Bolts. Expansion bolts and anchors shall be stainless steel and used only where specifically noted or detailed. Expansion bolts shall not be acceptable for anchorage of any vibrating machinery or equipment. Where expansion bolts are used in lnterior Dry Locations provide snap-off or flush shell concrete anchors produced by Phillips Self-Drilling Concrete Anchors, Star Selfdril Shields, or equal. For exterior orwet locations to fasten to concrete, they shall be similar and equal to Molly Parabolt or Phillips Redhead. Where expansion bolts are used to fasten to concrete block, they shall be similar and equal to Rawl anchors. D. Fabrication. All miscellaneous metalwork shall be manufactured using the best practices of modern sheet metal, structural steel and foundry shops. Welding shall be performed by qualified welders with all exposed welds being ground smooth. Steet structural built-up members shall have full-length continuous welded joints to seal inaccessible surfaces. E. Painting. The prime coat of paint required by the Painting Specification shal! be shop applied on all metalwork to be painted. PART 2.0 -PRODUGTS: 2.1 MISCELLANEOUS METAL PRODUGTS: A. Roof Hatch: The roof hatch shall be an aluminum plate single leaf with 48'x48" frame opening, Type F Roof Scuttle as manufactured by the Bilco Company, or approved equal. lt shall have all stainless steel hardware and fully enclosed insulated curb with minimum 12 inch apron. B. Access Ladder: The ladders shall be of A304 stainless steet. Rungs shall be 18- inches wide, %-inch round rungs located at 12-inches vertical on center. Stringers shall be 3" x 3/8" flat bar. Each rung shall be wetded to the stringers. Wall mounting brackets shall be provided and shall support the center of the rungs f-inches from the wall. Brackets shall be of 3/8-inch plate and securely attached to the wallwith expansion anchors. C. Fall Prevention System: The fall prevention system shall be of high shength aluminum and include the canier railwith removable extension, rung clamps, rail I t I I I I I I I I I I t I I T I I I03-4$0'l:082503 05050-2 MTSGELLANEOUS UEreus - secTloN05050 sleeve, safety belt, and any appurtenances necessary for a complete system' The unit shatt mount Jirectii to ihe ladd"t rungs. The fall prevention system shall be as manufactured by Saf-T-Climb, or approved equal' lnsecuBird screen: The security screen to be installed on the outlet of the DIP air vent shall be stainless steel-and have a 1/8-inch diameter wire at l/rinch on center each way. The insect screen shall have a mesh of 18x14. PART 3 - FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION 3.1 GENERAL: Allfabrication shall be equal to the-best practice in modern sheet metal and structural shops. wlioing sh"il-be perform"i oy qualified welders, and welds exposed !o yiey shall be ground smooth. -Bolt hole iemplates stiati ue furnished or obtained where required, to or from other subcontractors and eiuipment suppriers to insure accurate rocations for connections. g.2 HANDLING: Care shall be exercised in the handling and shipping of all miscellaneous metalwork to prevent bending and distortion, scratching, and exposure to the elements' provide temporary shoring and bracing with connections of sufficient strength to bear imposed loads. provide temporari guy lines td acnieve proper. alignment of. the structures as erection'pio"L"or. Design L.a pri'",iment of temporary si'roring-and bracing shall be the complete responsibility of the Contractor. 3.3 ASSEMBLY: set structural members to the lines and elevations shown on the Drawings with all parts atigned and p.p"rrv adjusted before permanently fastening. Unaligned bolt holes shail be re-drilled or r".r.dio ri.*it bolting. Gai cutting torches shall not be used for correcting fabrication errors or oiscrepbncies. Fiell welding is not permitted except where specifically allowed or called out on the Drawings' where connections are required between weirs, troughs, and walls, the bolted connections shall be sealed witn neopiene-sireet. weiri inatibe'set ixactty level. No leakage shall be permitted around plates, weirs, connections or through bolt holes'I I I I I I . END OF SEGTION . 0345-01:082503 05050-3 T I t I I I I I I I I T I I I I T I t PAINTING - SECTION O99OO PART 1 .. GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION: The work to be performed in accordance with the requirements of this Specification consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, supplies, and accessories required and of performing all operations needed in connection with the painting of the various parts of the work. No paint shall be applied to permanently finished equipment which is considered to be acceptable by the Engineer such as factory-finished motor control centers, control consoles, chlorinators, and motors for pumps, blowers and mixers. Pumps, blowers and mixers and their appurtenant parts such as guards and bases which arrive on the job site only primed, shall be painted in accordance with the appropriate painting system described following. All shop prime coats by equipment manufacturers shall be applied to surfaces as specified herein with paint that is approved and eompatible with accepted top coat paint. A'Summary of the ltems to be Painted or Stained' under this contract is given following these General Requirements. 1.2 QUALITY ASSURANGE: o NationalAssociation of Corrosion Engineers (NACE);o Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC). The manufacturer shall have 10 years of successful experience and shall be able to demonstrate successful performan@ on comparable projects. The applicator shall be able to demonstrate a minimum of 5 years application experience on p@ects of similar size and complexity to this project. All applying personnel must be trained and experienced in the application of each product. 1.3 MANUFACTURERS'S RECOMMENDATIONS: All paint and stain shalt be mixed and applied with strict conformance to the paint manufacturels directions, which will take precedence over this Specification. Selection of paints to be applied to each specific substrate materialshall be verified with the paint manufacturer and his approval obtrained. 1.4 MATERIALS SUBMITTAL: The paints to be used on the various substrate materials shall be of the best quality commercial and industrial grades and shall be manufactured by nationally known and approved paint manufacturers with local representation. The Contrac.tor shall submit to the Engineer, in time to allow the Engineer reasonable review time, a minimum of three copies of a Painting Schedule. This Schedule shall give the information listed below for all the paints and stains he intends to use on all the items requiring paint. This shall be done for substituted paints as well as those listed in the Painting Systems. (1) name of the manufacturer of the paint; iZ\ generic name of paint (chemicai composition type such as alkyd, epoxy, vinyl, etc.);(3) trade name and number of each specific paint;(4) number of coats to be applied for each paint;(5) dry film thickness to be achieved for each coat;(6) spreading rate at which each coat will be applied; T I I T I I I t I I I I I I I T I I I0$45-01:081503 09900-1 PAINTING - SECTION O99OO I I I t I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I color name and number accompanied by color chart; results of accepted tests (ASTM, Fed. Std.) for hardness, abrasion, impact' humidity, etc. paints shall be supplied to the jobsite in unbroken containers on which will be labeled the O"Jid."taO name, iormula, or specification number, batch number, color, date of manufacture, manufacturers oirectioni, and name of manufacturer, all of which shall be plainly legible at the time of use. With the approval of the Engineer, the field applied primer coat may be omitted when the eqJipment or material installed has a satisfactory-primer coat that is compatible with top coats. s6nie paint systems require no primer coat, oniy'one or more coats of the paint used as the ioJ*"i. ln these *red, prireri will not be required, but only when omitting the primer is in accordance with the paint manufacture/s directions. 1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING: The materials shall be delivered to the site in the manufacture/s original, unopened containers and packaging and with labels clearly identifying:. Coating or material name, . Manufacturer,o Color name and number o Batch or lot number,o Date of manufacture, and o Mixing and thinning instructions. Store materials in a ctean dry area and within temperature range in. accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Ke6p the containers sealed until they are ready for use.... Do not use materials beyond manufacturer's shelf life limits. Protect materials during handling and application to prevent damage or contamination. 1.6 COLORS: The exact colors to be used on the various substrate materials will be contirmeo by the fnjineer from color charts provided to him by the Contractor as a portion of the Painting Schedule. PART 2 .. MATERIALS GENERAL: Surfaces to receive paint protective coating materials as specified in this Section shall be coated in conformince with the applicable coating systems specified' So far as possible, all paint and coating materiitb shall be provided by a single sour@ supplier. products shall be standard for recognized manufacturer engaged in production of such materials for essentially identical oi similar applications in the water and wastewater treatment industry. Only compatible materials shall be used in the work. Particular attention shall be Jire,'cteO to compatiOif ity oiprimers and finish coats. lf necessary, subjec! to approval of the Owner, a compatible barrier coat shall be applied between all existing prime coat and subsequent field coats to ensure compatibility. (7) (8) 2.1 A. B. c. 03-45{1:081503 09900-2 T I I I I I I I I t I I I I T I T I I PAINTING - SECTION O99OO PART 3 . EXEGUTION 3.1 SURFACE PREPARATION: Surface preparation of each substrate material shall be as described in the painting system breakdown and completed prior to beginning the painting operation. All structural steel, metalwork, piping, and other metal surfaces to be painted shall be thoroughly cleaned of grease, oil, and contaminants by the use of solvents re@mmended by the manufacturer of the paint which will be applied. When blasting is required in the surface preparation of a painting system, the blasting shall be performed within conformance of the "Standard for Surfaces of New Steel Airblast Cleaned with Sand Abrasive" as written by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers, 2400 West Loop South, Houston, Texas, hereinafter referred to as NACE. Blasting shall be accomplished in a manner and with the appropriate grit to limit the depth of finished surface profile to a of the dry mil thickness of the paint. Any dust permits required for field blasting shall be obtained by the Contractor. Acceptance of the final blasted steel surfaces will be made by the Engineer utilizing the visual standards test method NACE TM-01-70 or an illuminated magnifier comparator (Keane-Tator) to visually compare the specified NACE surface with the steel actually being blasted. NACE standards of quality are called out for each painting system where blasting is required as a portion of the surface preparation. NACE standards referred to are: T I I I I I T I I T T t t t I T I T I NACE Ns 1: White Metal Blast NACE Ne 2: Near-White Blast NACE Ne 3: Commercial Blast NACE Ne 4: Brush-Off Blast (ssPc-sPs) (ssPc-sP10) (ssPc-sP6) (ssPc-sP7) The Contractor shall continue to blast the surface of the steel until such time as the Engineer is satisfied that the steel being blasted is of a quality equal to the specified NACE grade. All dust created by the blasting operation must be removed immediately after the blasting operation by vacuuming. The first coat of paint should be applied to the steel as soon as possible and always the same day that the blasting is done. 3.2 APPLICATION METHODS: Exterior painting shall not be done during damp weather when ambient temperature is below 50'F. Paint manufacture/s directions for cold weather applications shall be followed explicitly. All fresh work shall be protected from damage. For interior work, the temperature shall not be allowed to fall below 50'F while paint is being applied or while it is drying. All paint shall be evenly applied in a uniform coat. The finished painting shal! show no drops, runs, or sagging of materials. ln addition to preparatory sanding, each coat, except the last, shall be fine-sanded. Avoid cross scratches and swirls. Each coat of paint shall be given at least 48 hours to dry before the next coat is applied, unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer's instructions. Any walls that are to have dampproofing 03-45.0'l:081503 09900-3 I I I I I I t I I I I I I I I I I I I PAINTING - SEGTION O99OO applied thereto, will be marked with chalk lines to the approval of the Engineer to establish a ciean-cut line at which the dampproofing stops. A1 metalwork which has been shop-painted with rust-inhibitive prime coat shall be handled with ffire to preserve such coating. Before painting, the Contractor shall repaint all defective or O"rrg"i areas with an approied prime coat after cleaning and removing dust. On metal surfaces, each coat of paint shall be applied at the rate specified to achieve the ,niniru, dry mil thickress required. On concrete'and/or masonry, application rates will vary ""*raing to surface texture. liowever, in no case shallthe stated spreadingrate be exceeded. on porofu surfaceJ, i prot".tir" and decorative finish shall be achieved. Deficiencies in the film thickness snati'oe correced by the application of an additional coat(s) of paint. Whele conditions are other than normal because 6i tne weather or because painting must be.done.in contineo spaces, tonger drying times will be necessary. Additional coats of paint shall not be ,ppii"O, ..ir shali Ue riturn6o t6 service until existing paints are thoroughly dry. Special care shall be taken when painting surfaces in.contact with potable water or water in the treatment process so that adequate curirig is accomplished. No paint or curing qqents- shall be used that could impartJtaste, odor or disioloration io the water in the process. Manufacture/s instrudions shalt be strictly followed. Where thinning is necessary, only the products of the manufacturer furnishing the paint or for the particutar furpose, shali'ue atto*eit; all such thinning glpl b" done strictly in accordance with the manufacturefs instructions, as well as with tha full knowledge.3ld approval of the enjin""r. where two or more coats are specified,. the first coat shall be tinted a shade lighter tn."n tn" following *it, .no progressivety tb the color specified for the final coat, and subject to approval. paint both faces and all edges of doors which require painting. Doors between rooms having different finishes shall have 6ages finished to match the room the door opens into. Knife-putty nail holes upon the priming coat with putty tinted to color of finished work. Put$ full and flush with surrounbing su*aces;-thumb-puttying will not be permitted. Permit to dry and harden before aPPlYing next coat. 3.3 cLEAN.Up/ToUcH.Up woRK: Upon completion, carefully remove all spatterings oj paint material from adjoining work, glass,'plumbingi fixtures, trim and concrete surfaces. A detailed inspection of'paint-work s-hall bd made and disfigured Fortions thereof shall be satisfactorily touc-heduj or refinished to produce an acceptaote pn.. All disused implements.of seryice, ruu-bisn and de'bris, resulting from the work shall be removed from the premises and the entire project left in a neat, clean, and acceptable condition. 3.4 WRITTEN APPROVAL OF COATINGS MANUFACTURER: FOT AII COAtiNgS tO bE applied to new and existing concrete, concrete block, plaster and asbestos cement paneling, *ritt"n approval shall be o-otained from the coatings manufacturer for the items listed below. ihr* .ddi"r of this written approval shall be submitted to the Engineer after the coatings manufacturer has personally inspected each of the following conditions: (1.) Final surface preparation of all surfaces prior to coating application' 034$01:081503 099004 I I T T I I T I I t I I I I t I t PAINTING - SEGTION O99OO (2.) Sequencing of application of coatings as to when each surface of each wall and ceiling shall be coated. This is intended to keep the coatings manufacturer informed of the stiatus of the job at all times so that he can govern the application process to be assured that all coatings are applied within his recommendations. 3.5 PAINTING SYSTEMS BREAKDOWN: Paint only those items listed in the above "Summary". Painting schedule is to be submitted according to paragraph 1.c. for each of the systems which will be utilized. A. Ductile lron - Pipe and Valves. Paint shall be similar and equal to that manufactured by Tnemec Co. Coat Ne 1, primer @at, to be shop applied only. Prepare shop primer to receive field coat in accordance with manufacture/s instructions. (1) Exterior Exposed Surface Preparation: Ensure surfaces are clean, dry and free of oil, grease, dirt, dust, mill scale, rust, paint, oxides, corrosion products and other foreign matter in accordance with SSPC-SP 6/NACE 3. paint Name and No. Thickness ,oP"?oH'ln"r" Coat Ns 1 Series 66 HLBuild Epoxoline 5.0 mils N/A Coat Ne 2 Series 66 Hi-Build Epoxoline 6.0 mils N/A Coat Ne 3 Series 73 Endura-Shield 3.0 rnils N/A (2) lnterior Exposed: Surface Preoaration. Ensure surfaces are clean, dry and free of oil, grease, dirt, dust, mill scale, rust, paint, oxides, conosion products and other foreign matter in accordance with SSPC-SP 6/NACE 3. Paint Name and No. Thickness so8#iH'n"t" Coat Ne 1 Series 66 High-Build Epoxoline 5.0 mils. N/A Coat Ne 2 Series 66 High-Build Epoxoline 6.0 mils. N/A (3) lmmersion Surface Preoaration. Ensure surfaces are clean, dry and free of oil, grease, dirt, dust, mill scale, rust, paint, oxides, corrosion products and other foreign matter in accordance with SSPC-SP S/NACE 1. Wastewater/Non-Potable Water Paint Name and No. Dry Mil. Thickness Soreadinq Rate Coat Ne 1 Series 66 High-Build Epoxoline 5.0 mils, N/A Coat Ne 2 Series 46H-413 High-Build Tneme-Tar 20.0 mils. N/A T T I I t I I I I I t I I I I I I I I I 03-4$01:082503 . END OF SECTION - 09900-5I t It t I I I I t I t T t t I I t I I PART 1 .. GENERAL 1.1 SGOpE: The work to be performed in accordance with this Specification consists of fumishing all materials, equipment, supplies, and accessories, and of performing all operations needed for the construction of all interior piping, piping under structures and through walls, and exterior piping within 5 feet of any structure or as shown on the Drawings' Due to the small scale of the Drawings, not all offsets, fittings, etc. which may be required may be shown. The Contractor shall furn-isir, install, and test pipe, pipe supports., fittings, specials' ;J;ll required .pprrt.n"n."r as shown on the Drawings and as required to make the entire piping system op"i"Ot". Space requirements and locations of connections of equipment the Contractor proposes to furnish shali be investigated by him prior.to ordering. The Contractor snalt not scafi of the drawings to cut pipe or make connections to equipment selected. Equipment which will not enter [he openings or which will not fit the assigned space will not be ,d."'pt ur". All Or"*ingr relating to t6e construction, including architectural, structural, eLctiicat, plumbinj, pipini, heatin{and ventilating, together with these specifications shall be considered collectivelY. INTERIOR PROCESS PIPING - SECTION ffi REFERENCES: American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) American National Standards lnstitute (ANSI) American Water Works Association (AWWA) Federal Specifications (FS) Uniform Plumbing Code 1.3 GoNTRACTOR SUBMITTALS: ln accordance with section 01300. submit certificates of compliance with manufacturer's literature. Submit shop drawings,..complete with material, grade 'anO class on "it pipe, fittings, ald couplings 'and on- all joints, coatings, an9 Ippurt"nrn*r. Submit Oetaitea cata6g and.engineering Oata sheets for all components sqch is'ftexiOte couplings, rubber gaskets anI insulating joints. Submit a proposed pipe suppol pJ.an for all piping, ixcept where pipe supports are speiiticatty detailed on the Drawings. Submit a proposed schedule for delivering and installing the pipe. 1.4 PRODUCT HANDLING: 1.2 A. B. c. D. E. pipe, fittings, valves, and all other accessories shall be loaded and unloaded by lifd'ing with-hoists or skidding so as to avoid shock or damage to the.ry, Under no circumstances shall any miterials be dropped. Pipe handled on skidways shall not be skidded or rolled against pipe alieady on the ground. Skidding which damages protective coatings or primers will not be permifted' All pipe and fittings shall be so handled that the coating and lining. wjll not be Oamagea. [, hoiever, any part of the coating or lining is damag-ed, the.repair inifl- "rr" by the Contiact6r at his expense ln a manner satisfactory to the Engineer. Any area damage beyond repair must be cut off and discarded' 034m1:082503 15200-1 I I T I I T I I I I I I I I T I I T I INTERIOR PROCESS PIPING - SECTION 15200 B. Do not store materials directly on the ground. PART 2 - PRODUGTS 2-1 GENERAL: A. All pipe, fittings, couplings, and appurtenant items shalt be new, free from defecb or contamination, and wherever possible shall be the standard product of the manufacturer. They shall be furnished in pressure or thic{<ness classes as specified or shown. All pipe shall have joints as called for in the specifications or indicated on the Drawings. 2.2 DUCTILE IRON PIPE: A. Refer to Sections 02510 for pipe standards. B. Joints: Ductile iron pipe shall be either flanged, push-on or mechanical joint as shown on the Drawings. ln general, flanged pipe shall be used above ground while push-on will be used for lines below grade. Flanged joints shall conform to ANS|A21.10 and mechanicaljoints shall conform to ANSI A21.11. Flanges shall be accurately shop faced and drilled true. Where tap or stud bolts are shown or otherwise required, flanges shall be tapped. Flanged pipe joints shall be made with full face gaskets of cloth inserted rubber compound, suitable for use in pipes containing sewage. Mechanical joint gaskets shall be neoprene suitable for carrying sewage. Joints and fittings shall be manufactured by U.S. Pipe and Foundry Clow Corporation, or equal. C. Coatings. : The exterior of pipe and fittings within structures shall be painted. All pipe and fittings to be painted shall be provided with a shop applied exterior primer. Surface preparation and painting shall be in accordance with Section 09900. 2.3 WALL SLEEVES: A. Wall sleeves to be installed in dry interior walls shall be Schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe and shall conform to the detail shown on the Drawings. B. Wall sleeves to be instralled in wet walls, slabs and extemal walls shall be fabricated from Schedule 40 steel pipe and shall have a steel annular ring continuously welded to the middle of the pipe. The ring shall be 7e{nch thick by f -inch wide for 3 inch pipe or smaller and'/rinchthick by 2-inches wide for4 inch pipe or larger. The ring shall be secured to the barrel by continuous welds on both sides of the ring. After fabrication the sleeve and ring shall be hotdip galvanized. C. The space between inside diameter of the sleeve and outside diameter of the pipe shall be the minimum necessary to achieve good packing as described below. 24 WALL GASTINGS: I I I I I I I I I I I I I t I I I I t03-45{'l:082503 15200-2 INTERIOR PROGESS ptptt'lC - SeCnOru 1S IItttII I t I I I I T I T T t I B. Wall pipes. DIp wall pipes shall have an integrally cast.intermediate collar and naJe mLcnanical joint,'drilled flange or plain_end connections as indicated on the Oii*i.gr, inO .f.,iff Oe similar and'equdt to Clow figure numbers F-1426,F'1428, or F-1431, as required. steel wall pipes shall have a collar welded to the section of steel pipe meeting otn"r reqrirdments of tf,is Section. The cotlar shall be the same diameter as the collar on the same iii" Oip wall pipes; shall be at least Yuinch thick, shall be located at the center of tne wall, an'd'shall be continuously welded to the pipe. wall Piece. Ductile iron pipe with an annular ring attached and sealed around ii;'bi'p;6;;r"t.-ila connbitions as indicated on the DrawingJ. rya! pieces shall not b" uied for nigh-pressure pipes and shall not be substituted for wall pipes where the latter are sdecified or shown on the Drawings' 2-5 WALL SLEEVE SEALING MATERIALS: Wall Sleeve Sealant: The sealant shall be one of the following.approved ,"i"ri"fr which wili Oond securely to concrete and steel, be watertight under continuous suOmergence, and will not contaminate water in any way' ..The material shall not fijrAeli materiatly when exposed to_ weather, and shall be iuitable for applicaii"n OV caulking, knife, or grin. Certified test reports shall be iu6ritt"O Of 'tne minritacturer -on the actlual batch of compound. material iuiniitreo, showing corpriin"" with the specifications before sealant is delivered. The several typeJshall conform to the following: (1) Polyurethane Compound: .The compound shall be a polyureth.ane\'' pofymer tnat iurei at ambient air temperature.to a.firm.flexible, tear-resistant rrUULi designed for bonding to continuously submerged surfaces. lt shall haie cured physical properties meeting -the requirements ot ANSI A116.1 and Fed-eral Spe_cification TT-S-00227E; shall deve6p ; Snore A hardness of between 22 and 40 after 7 days submergenrE in *"i"r; shall have 150 psi minimum tensile strength and 500 perient minimum'elongation when tested in accordance with ASTM Desilnatioi O;+1Z at 75EF; and shall be. provided in gray color for nons-ubmerged use and black for submerged use' B. Joint Filler: The joint filler shall be glass fiber roving, or formed neoprene' butyl' or potyurlthanic type as recommen0lO Uy the sealant manufacturer. PART 3 . EXECUTION 3.1 GENERAL: A. Care and Handling of Materials: All materials shall be carefully.handled in.all steps of fabricatioi, storing, loading, transporting, unload.ing, storing at.the.site, ano iniiairation, ,iing the iieans aio tottoviing the procedures approved with.the snop Orawings.' Al iteefand reinforced conciete pipe.over 14-inch size shall be ntteb itter fa"brication with internal bracing at both ends as a protective measure against deformation and injury to mortar lining' 03.4$01:082503 15200-3 INTERIOR PROCESS PIPING. SEGTION 15200 D. I I t I I T I I I I t t I I I I I I I Pipe slings used during handling, and tie-down straps during transit shall be not less than 4-inch wide flat fiber or plastic straps. During storage and in transit, pipe 8-inches and larger shall be rested on saddles or on another support system approved by the Engineer, which will insure freedom from damage of the barrel, interior lining, and exterior coating. Not less than 3 saddles or other longitudinal pipe supports shall be used during transit. Mortar lined pipe shall be kept sufficiently moist to prevent drying out of the mortar lining before installation. lnstallation: (1) The different kinds of buried and above ground piping shall be installed in accordance with the Drawings, these specifications, and the procedures and methods approved with the shop and erection Drawings. Piping carrying liquids shall be installed without high points which could trap gasses and shall be kept below the static water level of the items which they connect. The interior of pipe, fittings, and couplings shall be clean and free from contamination when installed and effective means shall be taken to prevent the entrance of foreign matter during progress of the work. The types and sizes of pipes and fittings to be used shall be as specified herein and as shown on the Drawings. Where required fittings are omitted from the Drawings, they shall be the same size as the piping and in all cases shall conform to the plumbing code requirements. (2) All pipe shatl be carefulty placed and supported at the proper lines and grades and where practicable shall be sloped to permit complete drainage. Piping runs shown on the Drawings shall be followed as closely as possible, except for minor adjustments to avoid architectural and structural features or to suit the type or make of approved equipment purchased by the Contractor. lf relocations are required, they shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer. Provisions for maximum flexibility are not always shown and the Contractor may add flexible joints where required and approved by the Engineer. Exposed pipe shall be run parallel with or at right angles to the adjacent walls and floors, unless shown differently on the Drawings. (3) All piping shall be installed as shown on the drawings to walls, ceilings, columns, beams, and equipment (consistent with proper space requirements for maintenance and operational appurtenances) so as to occupy the minimum of space, and all offsets, fiftings, etc., required to accomplish this must be furnished by the Contractor at his own expense. Joints: ln erecting the pipe, a sufficient number of screw unions of flanged joints shall be used to allow any section or run of pipe to be disconnected without taking down adjacent runs. Screw unions may be employed on pipelines 3 inches in diameter and under. Flanged joints shall be employed on pipe 4 inches in diameter or larger unless otherwise shown on the Drawings. Dielectric unions are to be installed at the junction of dissimilar metals. Verification of Dimensions: All dimensions essential to the eorrect location of the pipe, or fit of piping at equipment and valves, or to the proper location and orientation of pipe sleeves and wall castings, or to the avoidance of obstructions or conflict with other improvements, shall be accurately determined by the t t I I T I T I I I I I I I t T I I I034$01:082503 1524U4 t I I I I t I I I I I I I I I T I I I TNTERTOR PROCESS PIPING - SEGTION E?gq Contractor prior to fabrication of the piping involved. Any required change from the nominai locations shown of the Drawings shall be made by the Contractor and shall be included as a part of the work hereunder and be subject to the approval of the Engineer. 3.2 BURIED PIPING: Buried Pipe lnstallation: Buried piping shall be laid to the grad.es and alignment shown oil tne Drawings, and all irdnching, bedding, and backfilling shallconform to the application re[uirements of Section 022i1 Excavation, Trenching, qnd Backfill. 'ionfonn to the following sections of AWWA Standard C600: Section 1.2, Work lncluded; Section 2, lns[ection; Section 3, Responsibility for Material; Section 4, Handling of Material; Section 5, Alignment and Grade; Section 7, iaying; Section gO] .toining of Mechanical Joint Pipe; -section 10, Setting of Va[veE and Fittingsi and S-ection 12, Anchorage. The foregoing requirements shall govern the -work, regardless of the type of pipe installed unless a more stringent requirement is specified. (1) When the work is not in progress, open ends.of pipe and fittings shall.be\ '' securely closed. The piping shall be placqd when trench and weather conditions are suitrable.' ilto pipe shall be laid in water, and responqibility for the diversion of drairiale and dewatering of trenches during construction shall be borne Oy the Contractor. ln ail backfilling operati_ons, the Contractor shall be responsible for damage to or misalignment of.the pipe. A tracer wire, conndcted at each end to a metallic valve or other 'm'etattic fitting in the pipeline to be traced, shall be buried over all nonmetallic piping to be laid underground. (2) Joints of all sizes shall conform to the applicable requireme$s specified hereinafter for aboveground piping. Care shall be taken to keep pipe in correct alignment when making loints. Friction.or lever pullers or.other approved ireans of insuring straight pulling shall be used on pipe.larger thdn I inches and also on smallei sizes where damage to the end might occur. The use of "popping-on" of joints will not be pe_rmitted. .The fitting of piping to valves, hydrants, and wall castings shall be worked out in aOvancj of installatlon to ensure correct orientation of the mating ends and bedding of aPProach PiPing. (3) When pipe (except copper or wrought tt""l) passes from a structure to the earth, a bell ahd spigot, wedgelotk, ringtite, or other flexible-type joint or coupling shall be installed within two feet of the structure. Particular care shall6e taken to secure full support to the pipe in the earth. 3.3 ABOVEGROUND PIPING: Aboveground Pipe lnstallation: All piping shall be inslalled in accordance with the erectio-n drawinjs and the erection proCedure submitted with the approved.shop or erection drafrings. The horizontal piping shall be run parallel to the building walls and shall be l-evel except where otherwise shown or specified; parallel lines shall be grouped on the sahe horizontal or vertical plane wherever po.sshle. Vertical pjpind shall be plumb, and the entire piping configuration shall allow 03-4$01:082503 15200-5 I I t I I T t t I t I T I I T I I T t INTERIOR PROGESS PIPING - SECTION 15200 adequate clearances for convenient access for painting and preventive maintenance of valves. B. Joint lnstallation: lnstallation of joints and couplings shall conform to the following requirements: (1)Pipe Threads: Pipe threads shall be in accordance with the requirements of ANSI 82.1, and shall be cut full and free from torn or ragged surfaces. No more than three threads on the pipe at any joint shall remain exposed after installation. Threaded joints shall be established with joint compound applied to the male ends only. The use of thread cement or caulking of threaded joints to stop or prevent leakage will not be permitted. Sharp-toothed pipe wrenches or similar wrenches shall not be used in making up copper or brass pipe. Flanged Joints: Flanged joints shall be made with gaskets centered in the joint. Bolts studs, and nuts shall be lubricated with graphite and oil so that the nuts can be turned by hand. Care shall be taken to prevent excessive initial tension to the bolt and studs and so that the tension applied is as nearly uniform as possible. The rust preventive compound applied to the faces of flanges before shipment shall be removed before installation. Where slip-on flanges are used, they shall be fillet welded to the pipe on both front and back sides. Where raised faced and flat faced flanges are joined, the raised face flange shall be ground smooth and full face gaskets shall be used. 34 INSTALLATION OF DUCTILE IRON P!PE: Pipe Laying: Inspection: All pipe shall be carefully inspected by the Engineer for defects before installation. Such inspection shall include light tapping with a hammer while the pipe is suspended in the air. No pipe or fittings which are cracked or which show defects excluded by the Specifications for such pipe or fittings shall be used. Any injuries to the protective coating of the pipe or fittings shall be carefully repaired by the Contractor. Cleanliness of Material: All pipes, valves, and fittings shall be carefully leaned before installation. Every open end of a pipe shall be carefully plugged or capped before leaving the work. Positioning: For bell and spigot pipe, the direction of bells shall normally face upstream of the flow. This direction may be altered with the permission of the Engineer. Bells and spigots must be thoroughly cleaned and free from oil, grease, blisters, and excess coating before spigots are inserted into bells. The spigot end of the pipe shall be brought to true line and grade and be inserted to the ful! depth of the socket before the joints are made. The inner surface of the pipe shall conform at the joints, and the annular space for he jointing material shall be of uniform width and depth. lf any pipe does not allow sufficient space or jointing material, it shall be replaced by one of proper dimensions. (2t I T I I T I I T T I I t t I T I T I I (1) (2) (3) 03-45{1:082503 1s200-6 INTERIOR PROCESS PIPING - SEGM B. D. I I I I I IT lr lr lr lr lr lr lr lr lr lr lr lr (4) Deflection: The maximum deflection in bell and spigot cast or ductile iron joints shall be as specified by the manufacturer' Piping Through the walls: where pipes pass.through walls, care shall be exercised to insureloints Ueing waterdight. tne pipe sn-att Oe free of all dirt and grease to secure a tight bond with the concrete' Rubber-Ring Joints: Between lengths of buried ductile iron pipe,.rubber gasket ilidr"y G ,r;a- mnt lnatt co'ntorm to AVvINA C111. lnstallation shall be in accordance with the m-"nrtictrr"r's printed recommendations. Gasket seats and iuOU"i gitf"ts snali'G tn*orghly'cleaned before assembly' The completed joir,t iniff have a ,nitJ* conia& Oy_tne gasket between the outer surface of the -spigot and the gasket seat of the bell. Flanged Joints: Flanged pipe shall be cut true to length... Joints shall be made up square, with even;rH,Idnpon tne g?skets.and inall be perfectly watertight' clirets shall fit tnE inrio" dimension 6t tne pipe accurately,.so.that no s.urplus material projects out into the flow area. The completed joint shal! be smooth and properly aligned. 3.5 INSTALLATION OF POLWINYL GHLORIDE PIPE: A. Laying: plastic pipe shall be installed as shown on the Drawings. Buried pipe shall have a minimum-*rlr of 18 inches unless otherwise shown on the Drawings. B. Fittings: Fittings for plastic pipe shall be solvent welded excep! where flanged is show"n on the brawings. fra;sition from plastic to steel OiOe shall be by flanges or hy threaded plastic coupfing oi ltt'Ig 'No solvent snif be used on threaded end of ptastic adapters oifittini". Teflo-n pipe tape shatl be used on all threaded fittings. C. Anchorage: All line valves and fittings at downpipes shall be anchored to the wall in a man-ner to prevent stress and rotation of the pipe' D. Joints: Joint material for plastic pipe shall conform strictly t9. the printed recommendations of the pipi r"nrfbiturer. Solvent weld connections shall be made as follows: (1) Joints shall be wiped clean and a solvent supplied by the manufacturer applied to both male and female connections' (21 Two applications of the solvent shall be made' (3) The treated surfaces shall be forced together as soon as the prpe. material becomes sott oi tacfy and given 3- turns as recommended by the manufacturer. 3-6 GHANGES lN L|NE AND GRADE: ln the event that obstructions not ihown on the Drawings ,r. .n.ouni"rrd ouring tnJpiogr*s of the work which will require alterations to the Drawings tn" fntin""r-wiff orOir thJ nE."Jt"w deviation from the line and grade' The 0345-01:082503 15200-7 I I T T I I I I I I T t I INTERIOR PROGESS PIPING - SECTION 15200 t IContractor shall not make. any deviation from the line and grade without approval by the Engineer- Should any deviations in line and grade be permittbd by the Engineer in order to reduce the amount of rock excavation or other similar convenience to the Contractor, any additional costs for thrust blocks, valves, blowoff assemblies, extra pipe footage or other additional costs shall be borne by the Contractor. 3.7 TESTING AND CLEANUP: A. After each of th9 sygtems has been installed, the Contractor shall thoroughly clean all parts of the installation. All equipment, piping, valves, and fittings slailbe cleaned of grease, metal cuttings, and other- debris. Any std'ppage, discoloration, or other damage to any of the work due to the Contractofs'fbitlre to prop_erly install or to properly clean the systems shall be repaired without cost to the Owner. B. Following the cleaning, each system shall be completely tested in the presence of the Engineer and to his satisfaction, and all equipment shall be adjusted to operate in the most efficient and satisfactory manner. Only such tests shall be made as will demonstrate that each line will be leakfree. R6fer to Section 02SlO for Testing of Pipe Lines. I I I I t T T I I T T I I I T I I T I I I I I . END OF SECTION . 03-4$01:082503 15200-8 Exhibit 5 Civil E ngineering Specifi cations Ranch at Coulter Creek pUD Subdivision Final Plat Application tanuaty20M Ranch at Coulter Creek Garfield Count/, Colorado Civil Engineering SPecifications General Requirements Detouring/Traflic Control Earthworlg Erosion Control and Seeding Topsoil Stripping and Stockpiling Clearing and Grubbing Earthwork Trenching, Excavation and Bactfilling for Pipe Lines Aggregate Base Course Chip and Seal Surfacing (CDOT) Cor'rugated Metal PiPe Water Main Construction Valves Sop*,s E *c,NrERtNG, LLc CIVIL CONSULTANTS 502 MAIN STREET, SUITE A3 CARBONDALE, CO 81623 (e7o) 704-0311 September 3,2003 SECTIONNO. TITLE 01000 GENERALREQI IREMENTS.................... ..........................401s70 DETOIJRING/TRAFFTC CONTROL ..............302000 EARTnwoRK EROSTON CONTROL AND SEEDING.................. ..............................802100 TopsoL sTRIpprNG AND sTocKpILrNG................... .........................102110 CLEARINGAM GRUBBING.............. .........2 02221 TRENCHING, EXCAVATION, AND BACKF]LLING FOR PIPE LINES.......... ...........602232 AGGREGATE BASE COURSE ..................;... ......................202s10 CHIPAND SEAL SURFACTNG(CDOTD .............................4 02713 WATERMAINCONSTRUCTION .................? 01000 - I SECTION O1OOO GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1.O() CHANGES IN CONTRACT PRICE AND CONTRACT TIME See General Conditions and Amendment to General Conditions 2.OO ACQUISITION OF LAND, RIGHTS.OF.WAY AND EASEMENTS All land, rights-of-way and easements required for actual construction under this contract shall be acquired by the Owner. Should the Contactor require use of right-of-way across any other lands he shall obtain written approval of the respective omers, and he shall take soie responsibility for all restoration of such lands to the satisfaction ofttre respective owners. 3.OO CONSTRUCTION LIMITS The Contractor shall confine his operation wittrin the limits of constnrction shown on the drawings or public rightsof- way. Site offrces, workshops, etc. shall be located only where approved by the Owner. Where haulage roads cannot be .onfinrd to existing estabdhed routes, the Conhactor shall provide in his bid for complete restoration of the new routes to the satisfaction of the Engineer. 4.OO PROTECTION OFPUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY All property, including but not limited to vegetation, sidewalks, fences, ditches, inigation systerns, etc., shall be proiected fiom damage. Properly damaged by the Contractor during the construction of the work shall be, at his Lxp"nse, immediately repaired or replaced and left in as good condition as found. 5.OO DUST CONTROL Dust caused by excavation, topsoil removal operations, or road base placement shall be controlled by the Confactor at his expense. 'ihe nngineei may require the Contractor at any time to discontinue construction activities until dust conditions are reduced to the Engineer's satisfaction. The Contractor will be required to fumish and apply a dust palliative on the site as directed by the Engineer. palliative may consist of water or a solution of water and magnesium chloride or other approved substance. Spreadurg of water or water mixture shall be done with acceptable sprinklering equipment. Dust suppression associated with the project will not be paid for as a separate item but shall be included in the lump sum bid for earthwork. All dust conhol shall extend beyond the construction area proper to ttre side sfieets entering and exiting the project, where mud and dirt from constsction equipmeng as well as local trafftc, may get onto the side steets. Clean-up of these areas will be required as necessary or as directed by ttre Engineer. 6.00 ELECTRIC POWER AND WATER The Contractor shall provide electric power required for construction of the work at his own expense. The Confactor may obtain water from one hydrant without charge as desigrrated by the Engineer. 01000 - 2 7.OO EXISTING UTILITIES The approximate location of underground utilities shown on the drawings is fiom the best information available as established from actual field observations and study of existing records. However, due to the scale ofthe existing drawings and other factors, it is not possible to give accurate locations. Utilities have been shown for the Contra&or's convenience, but the locations are not guaranteed to be either corect or complete. The Contractor shall make such investigations as he deems necessary to verif the actual field conditions. The Contractor shall take sole responsibility for damage to any utility line encountered whether or not located on the drawings, as well as paying for the cost of fines and/or revenue lost by a utility company resulting ftom oulages. The Contactor shall notifr the utility companies for field locations before the start ofconstuction. No change in the Contract Price will be allowed for deflecting utilities up or down to clear a proposed improvement if such deflection can be accomplished by refienching the utility within l0 feet of the proposed improvement. Similarly, no change in the Contract Price will be allowed for supporting utilities along the tench wall when such utilities may remain in essentially their current location. A change in the Contract Price will be allowed via Change Order, when utilities must be relocated to clear the proposed improvements. The Contractor shall coordinate with the utility companies with regard to the scheduling oftheir work. 8.OO MATERHLS FI.'RNISITED BY OWNER Except as may be specifically identified, the Owner shall fumish no labor, no equipmenq and no materials to the Contactor. It is the intention of this contract to require ttre Contractor to fumish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the complete construction of the work. 9.OO STATE AND LOCAL LAWS The Contractor shall conform to all applicable State and local laws in carrying out his obligations under the conmct, including requirements for hiring of local workers. IO.OO SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS Prior to award of contract, Bidder shall, if so requested by the Owner, submit a list of all Subcontactors and suppliers accompanied by an experience statement with pertinent information as to similar projects and other evidence of qualification for each such subcontractor, person or organization which Bidder proposes to use on the project. II.OO CHARACTER OF WORKERS The Contractor shall employ only competent employees to do the work, and whenever the Engineer shall noti$ ttre Contractor in writing that any worker is, in his opinion, incompeten! tmfaithful, disorderly, or otherwise unsatisfactory, the Contractor shall submit a plan for remedying the situation to the satisfaction of the Engineer before such worker shall continue on *re job. 12.00 DAMAGED CONSTRUCTION The Contractor is responsible for protecting all work, both unfinished and complete, against any damage or accidents until all the required work has been formally accepted by the Owner, The Contractor will be required to repair or replace any damaged work at his own expense in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications and as required by the Engineer. 01000 - 3 13.00 FEES AND PERMITS The contractor, prior to commencing any work, shall secure at his own expense all the necessary permits and pay all fees required for the performance of the project work' 14.00 INSURANCE see paragraph I l.l of General conditions and Amendment to General conditions' 15.00 SAFETY The Contractor is not relieved by these Contract Documents in any way from protecting all persons or property 9tfroT complying wittr all applicable federal, state and local safety requirements. Any applicable safety requirements shall take precldence over any Contact Document requirements' 16.00 OPERATIONS WITH OTHERS To the extent contingent with General conditions and Amendment to General conditions, the owner reserves the right to have other work performed by other contractors and to permit the public utility companies and others to do work on and adjacent to the site. The Contractor shall conduct his bperations and cooperate with the other parties so as to minimize interference with this other work. Should a differince arise as to the rights of the Contactor and others' the Engineer, as the Owner,s representative, shall be sole mediator and his decisions shall be final and binding on the Contractor. r7.OO CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION At all times, representative of the owner or representatives of agencies affected by ttre constuction work shall have the right to enter and ous.*e *y and all parts of ihe work for g.n.*t compliance with the drawings and specifications' Such observation will noi in"tuO. any responsibility forjob site safety, or supervision of constuction' 18.00 RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATTVE The term Engineer, as applied in this section, shall mean the ovvner's Engineer or his duly authorized representative' Engineer may appoint a Resident project Representative to assist in observing the performance of the work' If so appointed, the Resident project Reprisentative will be Engineer's agent and will act as directed by and under the supervision of Engineer ani will confer with Engineer refarding.his actions. The Resident Project Representative's dealings in matters pertaining to the on-site worf shall irlenera be only with Engineer and Contractor, and dealings with subcontractors shall only be through Conffactor' As Engineer,s Agent, the Resident project Representative, except upon written instructions of Engineer, will not: Authorize any deviation from the contract Documents or approve any substitute materials or equipment' Exceed limitations on Engineer's authority as set forth in the Confact Documents' Undertake any of the responsibility of Confiactor, subcontractors or Contactor's superintendent, or expedite the work. D. Advise on or issue directions relative to any aspect of the means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction unless such is specifically called for in the Contract Documents' Advise on or issue directions as to safety precautions and programs in connection with the work' Authorize Owner to occupy the project in whole or in part' B. c. E. F. 0r000 - 4 G. Participate in specialized field or laboratory tests. 2O.OO PAYMENTS TO SUBCONTRACTORS Upon receipt of any payments, including fural payment, Contractor shall comply wittr all provisions of Section 24-gl- 103(2), Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended, in making payments to each of the Contactor" .uU.oonu.tor, *a-suppliers. Contractor shall be liable for any and all interest payments required to be made pursuant to said statute, which interest payments shall be considered an expense of the Contrzctor and sirall not be passed on to the Owner. 21.00 MAINTENAI\CE OF DRAINAGE Maintenance of proper drainage.during the progress of this contract is essential. Any damage due to improper maintenance of said drainage prior to final acceptance of the project will be the Contactor'iresponsibility. 22.00 DEWATERING As per the Technical Specifications, Section No. 02200, Earttrworlq dewatering shall be defined as a continuous wellpump system or a continuous pumping system for it to be included as a lump sum item. The normal expected dewatering which would include intermiuent pumping wittr sump pumps, thl use of gravel or any otheiexpected dewatering associated with a pipeline project will not be paid for as a r"purate item,6ut shall be included in the associated Bid Item. 23.00 MAI\UFACTURER'S REFERENCE Pipe suppliers must bid all pipe-materials based upon the manufacturer's reference as shown in the specifications. Thepipe supplier shall bear the burden of proof that a different type of material from that listed in the spicifications is an acceptable equal. 24.00 WASTE MATERIALS All waste materials such as broken pipe, tree roots and other construction debris shall be picked up and removed from the site by the Contractor. Final cleanup must be approved and accepted by the Owner uirore ttre contract may be considered complete. 25.00 CLEANING UP Upon completion ofthe work, the Contactor shall remove from the site and any occupied adjoining prope(y, all plang buildings, rubbish, unused materials, form lumber, and other like material belonging to trim oi tris subcontractors. Failure of the Contractor to clean up satisfactorily will result in the Owner performilg the cleanup. The Owner shallconsider the cost of cleanup as five percent of the total Bid Price for the project, andivill deduct that amount from thefural payment 26.0 WARRANTYINSPECTION The General Conditions and Amendment to General Conditions are hereby amended to change the correction period fiom one year to two years. The Owner may require an o1+ite warranty inspection within 45 consecutive calendar days prior to the expiration of ttre one-year walranty period' -The Contractor shall provide an authorized representative on-Jite during the inspection. Any defects or construction deficiencies identified during the inspection shall-be corrected or repaired ii a timeiy m*n* uf the Contractor's expense. The Conhactor shall commence work within 15 calendar days oiwritten notice to the Contactor. A. B. 01570 - r SECTION 01570 DETOURINGITRAFFIC CONTROL PART I . GENERAL l.0l Scope This work shall consist of furnishing, installing, moving, maintaining and removing temporary taffic sigrs, advance warning signs, barricades, channelizing devicJs, delineatori and flagmen us requireaUy the htJst revision of the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways," and the latest revisions of the Colorado Supplement thereto, in accordance with the drawings and these specifications. 1.02 Related Wprk Specified Elsewhere All Sections. 1.03 Schedule of Traffrc Control Devices A. Submit a schedule of traftic control devices to be used at preconstruction conference. I .04 Reference,Standards State of Colorado, Division of Highway S-standards, Sheets 5-614-50 (Pages l4) and 5-614-51. State of Colorado, Division of Highways, "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Sfieets and Highways." 1.05 Field Conditions The traffic control through the construction areas is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall propose methods of handling traffic for each of the different stages of construction within the guidelines of this specification. The Contractor will prepare a schedule of traffic control devices necessary for each anticipated and identified construction operation and shall submit a schedule for approval by the Engineer at tle preconstruction conference. Approval of the proposed method of handling traffic shall constitute authorization to furnish the devices on the schedule. If, at any time, it is determined that unnecessary units are on the schedule or that additional units are required, the Engineer will furnish the Contractor with a revised schedule of authorized devices. Any change in the plans or the method of handling traffic shall be approved by the Engineer. Approval of the proposed method of handling traffic in no way shall relieve the Contractor of liability specifically provided for in the contract. Before proceeding with construction, the Contractor shall have written approval from the Engineer of the proposed method of handling traffrc. 01570 - 2 PART 2. MATERIALS 2.01 General All materials shall conform to the applicable portions of the referenced specifications. 2.02 Barricades Minimum 8'wide on movable skids. PART 3. EXECUTION 3.01 MaintainingTraffic Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, the Contactor shall keep the existing road open and in acceptabie condition while improvements are being made. The Contractor will be required to arrange his *orli so that only one side of the existing roadbed will be denied to traffic at any time. However, every effort shall be made to maintain nno-*uy traffrc as much as possible. One-way traffic will be allowed for a maximum of six hours if notice is given to the City and the Engineer at least one day prior to beginning one- way traffic. The Contractor shall also provide and maintain in a safe condition temporary approaches or crossings and intersections with trails, ioads, streets, businesses, parking lots, residences and garages. The Contractor shall bear all expense of maintaining traffrc over the section of road undergoing improvement and of constructing and maintaining such approaches, crossings, intersections, and other features as may be necessary without direct compensation. 3.02 New Roads and Subdivisions The Contractor shall properly barricade and sign all new dedicated public accesses to the project' including sfeets, bike paths ana siaewatts during construction until the public improvements are completed and accepted by the governing authorities. Prior to any on-site construction activities, the Contractor must obtain approvat if nis mJhod of barricading the streets. Approval of the method of balricading in no way relieves the contractor ofliability specifically provided in this contract. 3.03 After Hours After working hours and on weekendso all excavations must be closed and the entire street opened to traffrc. Local traffic must be maintained at all times. 3.04 Road Restricted Follow all instruction in the..Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways'" 3.05 Flaemen provide as needed or as directed by Engineer to control traffic encroaching in construction zone. 01s70 - 3 3.06 Banicades. Flashing Warning Lights Provide for all open trenches, equipment and material storage, etc., not protected by signage as previously specified in this section and located within limits of construction. Protection to be in place24 hours per day. PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT ITEM MEASUREMENT PAYMENT Maintenance of Traffic Lump Sum Payment shall be made at the Lump sum Price bid therefor and shall constitute full compensation for all associated labor and materials. sEcrroN o2ooo I ,=,1 z.oo.zo gnoslbN AND SEDIMENT coNTRoL Pl'an.ls ' ' '--'^l 2.00.22 ModifrcaAoniio Approved Erosion and Sediment Contol Plans '"-',1 2.00.23 Grading and Erosiqn Contol Notes ' ":",1 2.00.00 2.00.10 CIIAPTER 2 EARTHWORK. EROSION CONTROL. AND SEEDING EARTHWORK AND GRADING All earthwork operations shall be executed in a manner which will minimize dust, noise, excessive accumulation of debris, danger to the public, and interference with other construction. Positive drainage and adequate erosion control shall be provided at all times during the earthwork operations. Earthwork operations shall be executed to provide compaction to a minimum 85-percent Standard Proctor density at + 3 percent of optimum moisture in areas to be eventually turfed or planted and compaction to minimum 95 percent Standard Proctor density at + 2 percent of optimum moisture under all walks, trails, streets, structures, and other site improvements. Testing, to demonstrate compliance with this specification, shall be performed per AASHTO T- 180 by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Colorado and practicing in the field of soils mechanics. All costs for such testing shall be paid by the contractor/developer. Upon completion of earthwork operations, the contractor shall leave the site and soil clean to allow for proper installation of irrigation, plantings, and related site improvements: Completed grades shall be smoothly and uniformly sloped, properly compacted, and shall provide driinage away from site improvements. All banks or slopes constructed shall be maintained in a stable condition by approved methods to prevent slips, washouts, or erosion. No area to be seeded or sodded shall be steeperthan a4:l maximum slope (4 horizontal: I vertical), norflatterthan a 2-percent minimum slope. Final grades shall conform to the final drainage study and grading plans. EROSION CONTROL The primary goal of all erosion control systems is to prevent unacceptable erosion and maintain water quality at acceptable levels. This shall be accomplished by analyzing pertinent environmental factors and applying technical procedures which result in a workible ptan. lherg are two major elements in developing an erosion and sedimentation control plan. The first is an investigation and analysis of the natural characteristics of a site (such aj soil type, steepness of slopes, and available vegetation) that will help the developer anticipate wirire erosion problems might occur. Detailed information on soils, vegetation, topography, geologic, and hydrologic conditions shall be obtained for the site. The second element ii uie ofiffeciive control measures. Attention shall be given to identi$ and evaluate problems that may cause serious erosion during and after construction. Runoff from the site, as well as runoff from the watershed above, shall be controlled and discharged safely. Measures shall be taken to prevent erosion and sediment deposition on downstream properties. Limitations No person shall clear or grade land without implementing soil erosion and sediment controls in accordance with these requirements. 2.00.11 Exemptions (A) Agricultural land management practices and construction structures; disturb less than 200 cubic yards of earth, provided the existing. grades are less! than 8 percent and the effected property does not abut public lands. I (C) Clearing or grading activities that are subject exclusively to State approval *dl enforcement under State law and regulations' I ERoSIoN AND SEDIMENT CoNrRoL PLANS I Reriew'and -{pproval I (A) A person may not clear or grade land without first preparing an erosion and ! sediment control plan which has been approved by the Engineer. I (B) The applicant shall submit an erosion and sediment control .plT. and any I supporting computations to the Engineer for review and approval.. The erosion I and sedirient cbntrol plan shall contain sufficient information, drawings, unl I notes to describe how soil erosion and off-site sedimentation will be minimized. I The plan shall serve as a basis for all subsequent grading and stabilization' I (C) In approving the plan, the Engineer may impose such conditions thereto.t -uy t be dlemed- n"""5ury to ensure compliance with the provisions of these I specifications for the preservation of public health and safety. I (D) The erosion and sediment control plan shall not be considered approved without I the inclusion of the signature and date of signature of the Engineer. I Modifications to Approved Erosion and sediment control Plans I When inspection of the site indicates the approved erosion and sediment control ptT I needs modification, the modification shall be made in compliance with the erosion and I sediment control criteria established by the Engineer' I (A) The permittee shall submit requests for major modifications to approved erosion I and sediment control plans, such as the addition or deletion of a sediment basin, I to the Engineer to b. processed appropriately. This processing includes modifications due to plan inadequacies at controlling erosion and sediment as revealed through insPection. 2.OO.l2 2.O0.20 2.00.21 2.OO.22 (B) (B) (c) (D) (E) 2.00.23 The Engineer may approve minor modifications to approved erosion and sediment control plans in the field if conditions so merit. Gradine and Erosion Control Notes The following minimum grading and erosion control notes shall be stated on, as well as incorporated into the overlot grading and erosion control plan: GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL NOTES (A)All site grading (excavation, embankment, and compaction) shall conform to the recommendations of the latest soils investigation for this property and shall further be in conformance with these specifications. Natural vegetation shall be retained and protected wherever possible. Exposure of soil to erosion by removal or disturbance of vegetation stratl be limitedto the area required for immediate construction operation and for the shortest practical period of time. Topsoil shall be stockpiled to the extent practicable on the site for use on areas to be revegetated. Any and all stockpiles shall be located and protected from erosive elements. Temporary vegetation shall be installed on all disturbed areas where permanent surface improvements are not scheduled for installation within three months. vegetation shall be a vigorous, drought tolerant, native species mix. @efer to Section 2.00.36 of these specifications for seeding mix) Project scLeduling should take advantage of spring or fall planting ,.uron, for natuial germination, but seeded areas shall be irrigated, if conditioni so merit. At all times, the property shall be maintained and/or watered to prevent wind-caused erosion. Earthwork operations shall be discontinued when fugitive dust significantly impacts adjacent property. If earthwork is complele or discontinued and dust from the site continues to create problems, the contractor shall immediately institute mitigative measures and shall correct damage to adjacent property. Temporary cut/fill slopes shall not exceed a steepness of 2:l (2H:lv). Permanent slopes shall not exceed 4:l (4H:lV) in areai to be seeded or sodded.' The owner/developer shall provide any additional dust abatement and erosion control measures deemed necessary by the City, should conditions merit them. Temporary fences shall be installed along all boundaries of the constructionlimits or property lines as shown on tha approved erosion control plan, toprwent grading on property not owned by the developer. In addition, the Engineer may require additional temporary fences if fieid conditions so merit them. (F) (c) (H) Standard Erosion control Details I The detailed drawings and these Standards and specifications are the standard erosion! control details which are acceptable to the Engineer' IILANDSCAPING For the purpose of this chapter, the term "landscaping" refers to ground t:I:i:llr-1*l drawings, specifications, and details shall be submitted to the Engineer for review and aPProval !ffi*:':il",:* I Soil preparation shall be provided on all areas to be seeded, sodded,- or "tly:t l ptanted. organic matter for soil amendment shall be well aged d"i1 :1.-']:^,*1.111': l ihoroughly iomposted organic material, and other organic matter as "pPlo]:d:LT I City, aid-shall contai, u irini.rm of 60-percent organic matter.-Tne m.fy1,:l1T: I frei'from clay subsoil, stones, lumps, plants or-their roots, sticks, weed stolo3,"lll seeds, high sait contenl and other materials harmtul to plant life. The mat:Jlalsjll'l?: I coarsely ground and thoroughly mixed together to insure an even composition lryIl.I I shall have an acidity no griater than pH 7.5 and shall meet the followine mechantcal I *ui-rrir, 'r Lrrqr YLL "J e I % PASSING % RETAINED I l-1/2 Inch Screen loo o I l-Inch Screen 90-100 0-10 I ll}Inch Screen 50-80 20-50 I #100 Mesh Sieve o-ls ss-100 I If testing is required, it shall be done by a Professional Engineer t"gitt.t"d,:",-th. ^St* I of Colorado and piacticing in the field of soil mechanics. Testing shall be at the I contractor's/ developer's expense IPlacement I I Upon establishment of approved grades, the soil surface shall be loosened,bY-T]:tlt-ttlf I to a minimum of 8 inches, and all materials over 2 inches in diameter shall be t:Tou.tg I The organic matter shall be evenly spread over the entire surface at the Yt. o,:5_ T:': I yards per 1,000 square feet and shall be mixed thoroughly into the soif y1ra1-l: i I iepttr tf g inches by *.unr of a rototiller, soil mixer or similar equipment. Tf tg?:: I shall then be finish-graded and compacted to the approved elevations. Prior to seedtng ] or sodding, Dl-amrnonium phosphate (13-46-0) shall be spread evenly over the entre surface at the rate of l5 pounds per 1,000 square feet' 2.O0.24 2.00.30 2.00.31 2.00.31.01 2.00.31.02 2.00.32 TOPSOILING Topsoiling is not considered a portion of the ordinary soil preparation operations as described in these Standards and Specifications. However, the use of good topsoil is desirable, and may help in reducing water consumption and encouraging plant growth. When topsoil exists on the project site, the contractor shall strip and stockpile the topsoil and redistribute the topsoil over the open space areas after the overlot grading is complete. The Engineer has the prerogative of deleting all or a portion of the soil preparation requirements when topsoil is provided, depending on topsoil quality and quantity. 2.00.32.01 Material Topsoil shall be fertile sandy loam topsoil, taken from a well-drained site and free from clay subsoil, stones, lumps, plants or their roots, sticks, weed stolons and seeds, high salt content, and other materials harmful to plant life. The topsoil shall have an acidity in the range of pH 5.5 to pH 8.5, and shall be screened and meet the following mechanical analysis: % PASSING I Inch Screen 100 ll2Inch Screen 97-100 #100 Mesh Sieve 60-40 % RETAINED 0 0-3 40-60 2.W.32.02 2.00.33 If soil testing is required, it shall be by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Colorado and practicing in the field of soil mechanics and in accordance with "Methods of Soils Analysis -- Agronomy No. 9" as published by the American Society of Agronomy. Testing shall be at the contractor's expense. Placement Upon establishment of the approved grade, the subsoil surface shall be loosened to a minimum depth of 8 inches by tilling and all objects over 2 inches in diameter shall be removed. The topsoil shall be spread over the area to a minimum of 6 inches compacted depth, and mixed lightly into the subsoil by means of a rototiller, soil mixer, or similar equipment. The surface layer shall then be finish graded and compacted to the approved elevations. FERTILIZATION A booster fertilizer with the chemical analysis of Nitrogen-12, Potash-I2, Phosphorous-4 with 4 percent iron and 8 percent sulphur shall be applied on the prepared soil at the rate of5 pounds per 1,000 square feet immediately prior to seeding. If a soil analysis indicates suffrcient amounts of the above elements the Engineer may, at his discretion, waive the requirement to fertilize. I l l l I I I I i I I I (D) (E) MULCHING A mulch may be needed to conserve moisture, prevent crusting, reduce runoff and erosion and help establish a plant cover. The need for mulch will be at the sole discretion of the Engineer. Mulching material shall be applied immediately before or immediately after seeding. One of the mulching methods listed below will be acceptable: (A) Application of hydro-mulch (wood fibers in a water slurry) -- minimum rate of 2,000 lbs/acre. Tackifier, fertilizer, etc. will be included in the hydro-mulch. (B) Weed and seed grass hay or grain straw shall be used at an application rate of 4,000 lbs/acre of air dried material. At least SO-percent of the mulch by weight shall be l0 inches or more in length. Mulch shall be anchored immediately after distributing with a mulch crimper, and tackifier. (C) Mulch netting shall be firmly held in place with pins spaced not more than ten linear feet apart. In sandy or extremely loose soil, the pins shall be located not more than 5 linear feet apart. Jute netting, enkamat, and similar approved materials shall be installed according to the manufacturer' s recommendations. Excelsior mat shall be installed according to the manufacturer's recommendations. SEEDING. GENERAL Seeding of grasses or ground cover plants is required for either of two purposes: (A) Temporary erosion control. (B) Permanent seeding for erosion control and appearance Temporary seeding for erosion control shall be in accordance with Sections 2.00.11.03 and 2.00.36 of these Standards and Specifications. DRY LAND SEEDING Prior to any seeding, a depth of tillage sufficient to establish a seed bed will be done based on specific site conditions. Germination Standard The minimum standard for any dryland grass is 5 seedlings of the seeded species per square foot. This count/inspection shall be taken four (4) weeks after germination by a qualified botanist. Any area not meeting the specifications on germination will be touch up seeded in one of the following methods: 2.00.35 2.00.36 Hand Broadcast and Incorporation Mechanical Broadcast and Incorporation Interseeding with Seed Drilling Equipment Dry land seeding, sometimes referred to as "native" seeding, shall be accomplished with mechanical power-drawn drills which have depth bands set to maintain a planting depth of at least l/4-inch and shall be set to space the rows not more than 7 inches apart. Seed that is extremely small shall be sowed from a separate hopper adjusted to the proper rate of application. When requested by the contractor and approved by the Engineer, seeding may be accomplished by means of approved broadcast or hydraulic-type seeders. Seed shall not be drilled or sown during windy weather or when the ground is frozen or othenrise untillable. All seed sown by broadcast-type seeders shall be "raked in" or otherwise covered with soil to a depth of at least l/4-inch. Hand method of broadcasting seed will be permitted only on small areas not accessible to machine methods. Water shall be applied as necessary to establish the cover crop. Hydraulic seeding equipment and accessories shall conform to that described in these Standards and Specifications. If inspections indicate that strips wider than the specified space between the rows planted have been left or other areas skipped, the Engineer may require immediate resowing of seed in such areas at the developer's expense. Dry land seed shall be applied at the following rate: Dry Land Seeding Rates Lbs. Per Acre PLS Species Western Wheatgrass N Blue Grama N Buffalo Grass N C-W-N Yariety Drilled Barton 25 Lovington 2.5 Shalps 20 Improved** 2.5 Lune 7.5 Broadcast 50 5 40 5 l5 Alkali Sacaton Pubescent Wheatgrass Kentucky Bluegrass C Merion 1.25 2.5 ** = Seed source should come from within 150 miles of an area to be seeded. PLS = Pure Live Seed is the amount of seed expected to grow based on the purity and germination rate of the bulk seed. C - Cool season grass W - Warm season grass J{ = Native species N C SECTION O2IOO TOPSOI STRIPPING AND STOCKPILING PART 1- DESCRIPTION This work shall consist of excavating suitable topsoil from the natural ground cover on the right-otway that will be occupied by the roadway. It shall include the placing of topsoil upon constructed cut and fill slopes after grading operation are completed. All work shall be in accordance with these specification and in reasonably close conformity with the lines and thickness shown on the plans or as directed. PART 2 . MATERIALS Topsoil shall consist of loose friable loam reasonably free of admixtures of subsoil, refuse, stumps, roots, rocks, brush, weeds, heavy clay, hard clods, toxic substances or other material which would be detrimental to the proper development of vegetative growth. PART 3. EXECUTION Materials selected for Topsoil materials within the limits of the roadway shall be excavated and stockpiled along the project at locations designated. Excavated topsoil from the roadway shall be placed directly upon constructed cut and fill slopes without the use ofstockpiles whenever conditions and the progress of construction will permit. Topsoil shall not be placed until the areas to be covered have been properly prepared and grading operations in the area have been completed. Topsoil shall be placed and spread at locations and to the thickness shown on the plans and shall be keyed to the underlying material by the use of harrows, rollers or other equipment suitable for the purpose. Water shall be applied to the topsoil at the locations and in the amounts designated. Water shall be applied in a fine spray by nozzles or spray bars in such a manner that it will not wash or erode the topsoil areas. AII loose exposed rock larger than 6 inches shall be removed from slopes that are to be seeded. Dust caused by grading operations or equipment traffic shall be controlled by applying water in the amounts and places as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall make all arrangements for and provide all necessary water for his operations at his own expense. PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT Payment for topsoil stripping and stockpiling shall be completely covered as part of the excavation Lump Sum bid price. 02110 - I SECTION 02110 CLEARING AND GRUBBING PART I.GENERAL l.0l Description ofthe Work This item shall consist of clearing and grubbing in accordance with these specifications. The areas to be cleared and/or grubbed under this item shall be those areas denoted on the drawings or staked on the ground. Minimum and limits or extremities shall be an established center line station and shall be bounded by: Lines connecting catch points of the intersections of the cut slope with the ground surface as shown on the standard cross section sheet when in cut. Lines connecting catch points when in fill. In no case will the clearing limit be less than 2 feet from the shoulder of the road. These areas as herein defined shall determine the acreage of "Clearing and Grubbing: irrespective of the density, size, or disnibution of materials contained therein. Clearing and grubbing shall be limited to a maximum of 2 feet beyond the catch point in both cut and fill areas. The clearing and grubbing shall consist of clearing the designated areas of all trees, down timber, snags, brush and other vegetation, rubbish and all other objectionable material, and shall include grubbing stumps, roots and matted roots, disposing of all spoil material resulting fiom the clearing and grubbing. All snags and unstable trees, not located within the designated areas but which in falling would fall into the roadway, and trees scarred or damaged during construction shall be included if so marked by the Engineer. PART 2 - MATERIALS None. PART 3 . EXECUTION 3.01 Construction Methods The areas denoted on the drawings to be cleared and grubbed under this item shall be as defmed under Section l.0l above. Such individual trees as may be designed and marked within the area staked for clearing shall be left standing and uninjured. In order to minimize damage to trees that are to be left standing, trees shall be felled toward the center of the area being cleared. When necessary to prevent injury to structures, or other trees or property, or to minimize danger to traffic, controlled felling shall be used, i.e., cut from the top downward, cable anchored, or other means which will assure the direction of fall. Trim branches of trees extending over the roadway to height of 15 feet over the roadbed surface in accordance with accepted tree surgery practices. All stumps, roots larger than three inches in diameter and matted roots shall be grubbed and removed from the area designated, except tlat stumps at points where embanlsnent is to be more than three feet in height may be left in place, provided they do not extend more than one foot above the original ground and do not extend closer than two feet to any finished subgrade or slope surface. In cuts, all such stumps and roots shall be grubbed to such depth that in no case will any portion remaining below grade extend closer than two feet to any finished subgrade or shoulder. A. B. C. 02110 -2 On areas staked for clearing and beyond the road prism slope lines and on slope surfaces in cuts, stumps and roots may be cut flush with the ground in lieu of being removed. 3.02 Timber Used by Contractor Timber cut from within the roadway may be utilized by the Contractor. 3.03 Disposal of Timber and Refuse Unless otherwise specified, all timber, logs, brush, stumps, roots, rotten wood and other refuse from the clearing and grubbing operations shall be burned to ashes, or removed from the properly. The Contractor is responsible for providing his own burning clearances and permits as needed. 3.04 Rehandling In the event that the Contractor is ordered not to start burning operation or to suspend such operations, material to be burned which interferes with subsequent construction operations shall be moved by the Contractor to temporary locations clear of construction operations and later be placed on the consffucted road or other designated spot and burned. PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 4.01 Method of Measurement The acreage to be paid for under this item shall be the number of acres and fractions thereof of land acceptably cleared and grubbed as herein above prescribed. Final payment will be made on the acreage shown on the drawings and computed from measurements obtained from the original field survey. All measurements made for determining acreage shall be horizontal measurements. No fural survey or measurements of the cleared and grubbed areas will be made except where authorized deviations from alignment have been made or additional clearing and grubbing has been autlorized. 4.02 Basis of Payment The acreage, determined as provided above, shall be paid for at the contract unit price per acre for "Clearing and Grubbing", which price and payment shall constitute full compensation for all labor, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to complete the item. Compensation as provided above shall constitute full compensation for the removal of snags and unstable trees outside the cleared areas considered to be ahazardto the roadway and as marked for removal and trimming remaining tree branches to the specified clearance. SECTION O22OO EARTHWORK PART I. GENERAL 1.01 Description This work shall consist of all labor, equipment, materials and miscellaneous items necessary to complete all excavation, disposal, placement and compaction of all materials encountered within the limits of the work not being performed under some other item. This work shall be performed in accordance with the specificitions and in conformance with the lines, grades, thicknesses, and typical cross sections shown on the plans, or established by the Engineer. All excavation will be unclassified unless otherwise specified' UnClassified excavation will consiit of the excavation of all materials of whatever character encountered in the work, including preparatory clearing and grubbing work and topsoil removal. 1.02 Existing Conditions A. Existine Properly: All existing properly adjacent to the work shall be properly protected from any damage by the Contractor. All adjacent propefty, including vegetation, landscaping and existing improvements disturbed or damaged during the performance of the work shall be restored to original or better condition by the Contractoi, as determined by the Engineer. The Contactor shall be liable for any damage to adjacent property and shall be responsible for all cost resulting from repairs. B. Existing Utilities: The underground utilities, as noted on the plans, are from available information as established fiom actual field observations and study ofexisting records. These utilities are noted for information of Bidders and are believed to be correct; however, the Contractor shall take sole responsibility for damage to any utility line encountered whether or not located on the plans, as well as paying for the cost of fines and/or revenue lost by a utility company resulting from outages. The Contractor shall notify the utility companies for field locations before the start of construction. No change in the Contract Price will be allowed for deflecting utilities up or down to clear a proposed improvement if such deflection can be accomplished by retrenching the utility within l0'of the proposeO improvement. Similarly, no change in the Contract Price will be allowed for supporting utilities along the trench wall when such utilities may remain in essentially their current location. Should the Contractor encounter a utility conflict that requires relocation, the Contractor shall inform the Engineer prior to relocating the utility. Once a change order has been authorized by the Owner and Engineer, the Contractor may begin the utility relocation construction. The Contractor will not be paid for any utility relocations completed prior to the approval of the Engineer. C. Soils: The Contractor shall be responsible for examining and managing the soils and ground water conditions encountered during his work within the limits of construction. 1.03 Sheeting and Shorine Contractor shall provide all necessary sheeting and shoring where embankment cuts are steep and unstable in order to prot "t the site from slides and caving. This protection must be provided in accordance with governing federal, state, and local codes and regulations' 1.04 Safetv The Contractor shall protect all excavation work with the necessary signs, barricades, lights, etc. as required by the governing federal, state and local safety codes and regulations' 02200 -2 1.05 Site Drainage The Contractor shall provide proper surface drainage diversions around the site excavation. Any damage due to improper maintenance of said drainage will be the Contractor's responsibility. 1.06 Blasting The Contractor will not be permitted to perform any blasting without written approval from the Engineer. The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with all the required documents approving of such blasting from the appropriate govemmental agencies. The Contractor or subcontractor must be properly licensed and provide proof of insurance as required by the Engineer and governing agencies. All blasting will be performed in such a manner to protect any property or persons from the blast. The Contractor shall repair all damage resulting from the blast to the Engineer's satisfaction at the Contractor's expense. 1.07 Watering Water for compacting embankrnents, constructing subgrade and for controlling dust caused from grading operations or equipment traffrc shall be applied as required by the specifications or as directed by the Engineer. Watering shall consist of providing a water supply sufficient for the needs of the project and the hauling and applying of all water required. The Contractor shall make all arrangements for and provide all necessary water for his construction operations. If the Contractor purchases water from a water utility or obtains water from a fire hydrant on or near the project, all arrangements shall be made by him at his own expense and payment made directly to the water utility as agreed upon. The Contractor shall use only those hydrants designated by the water utility in charge of water distribution and in strict accordance with its requirements for hydrant use. The Contractor shall furnish all hoses, connections, wrenches, valves and tools that may be necessary to meet the requirements of the water utility pertaining to hydrant use. Use of pipe wrench for valving a hydrant will not be permitted. The cost of watering will be included in the price bid for the construction operation to which such watering is incidental or appurtenant, unless it is specifically called out in the Bid Schedule. PART 2 - MATERIALS 2.0 I Embankment Materials Embankrnent backfill shall consist of materials designated as Class I or Class 2. Class I Embankment Material shall meet the following requirements when tested with laboratory sieves: Sieve % by Weight Designation Passing Lab Sieves 2 inch No.4 No.50 No.200 100 30-100 l0-50 5-20 In addition this material shall have a liquid limit not exceeding 35 and a plasticity index of not over 6 when determined in conformity with AASHTO T 89 and T 90 respectively. Class 2 Embankment Material shall be composed of suitable materials developed from on-site excavation borrow areas or other sources proposed by the Contractor subject to the approval ofthe Engineer. To be suitable for use under this classification, backfill shall be free of frozen lumps, wood or other organic material and have a maximum rock size of 12". This material shall be free fiom rocks larger than 6" in diameter within one vertical foot of finished grade. 02200 -3 For clarification, Class 2 embankment material is as defined in paragraph 2.01 Embankment Material in Section OZzOO,not Class 2 AggregateBase Course per State Department of Highways specifications' PART 3. EXECUTION 3.01 Construction Requirements prior to beginning excavation and embankment operations in lny are_a, al-l necessary clearing, grubbing and stripping in that area shall have been performed. The excavation and embankment for roadwtY, ^. . intersections, and entrances shall be made to the desigrated alignment, g1ade, -and cross section' Side slopes, cuts and fills shall be finished to a reasonably-smooth *d *ifot* surface that will merge with the adjacent terrain without variations readily discernibie fiom the road. All finished slopes shall not be steeper than three horizontal feet over one vertic;l foot unless indicated otherwise on the plans. Finishing by hand methods *itt noi Ue ,equired, except that all brush, weeds, excess mud and silt, or other debris shall be removed from culverts and channels. Areas distuibed by the contractor outside the limits of construction shall be restored at the contractor's expense to a condition similar to that prior to construction operations' During construction, roadways shall be maintained by the contractor in such condition that they will be passable and well drained at all times. Roadway ditches, channel changes, inlet and outlet ditches, and any other ditches in connection with the roud*uy rtrutt U" cut and maintained to the required cross section' All drainage work shall be performed in p.p.r r.quence with other operations' All ditches and channels shall be kept free of debris or other obstructions' Obliteration of old roads shall be performed in areas shown on the plans and shall in-clude all grading operations necessary to incorporate the old road into the work. Thi obliteration shall provide u pllfing . . appearance. The eanhwork for obliteration, including the obliteration of bituminous surfacing, will be paid foi as roadway excavation, unless otherwise provided in the contract. Embankment construction shall consist of constructing roadway embankments, including preparation of-the areas upon which they are to be placed, constructing iikes and berms, placing and compacting approved materials within roadway areas where unsuitable material has been removed, and placing and compacting of embankment material in holrr, pits, and other depressions within the roadway area. only approved materials free of trees, stumps, *UUirfr, and any other deleterious materials shall be used in the consfruction of embankments and backfills. No embankment shall be built of frozen material nor shall embankment material be placed on frost layers' Frozen material, either foundation soii, or partially completed embankment shall be removed before placing material for the embankment. The removai of frozen material from the foundation of an embankment' or from any layer of the embankment, unA rn" replacement with satisfactory material shall be at the expense of the contractor. When embankment is to be placed on hillsides or when new embankment is to be constructed against existing embankments, the existing slopes that are steeper than 6 to I when measured at right angle to the roadway shall be continuously benched in not less than l2-inch rises over those areas where it is required as the work is brought up in layirs. Benching shall be of sufficient width to permit placing and compactin^g. operations. Eacf, horirontai cut shall U.gi; ut the intersection ofthe ground line and the vertical side ofthe previous bench. Existing slopes shall alio be stepped to prevent any wedging action-of the embankment against structures. No direct payment will be rnuai ror the material thus cut out nor for its compaction along with the new embankment material' Where an embankment is to be made, all sod and organic material shall be removed and the surface completely broken up by plowing, ..*irying, or stei'ping to a minimum depth of 8 inches' This area shall be compacted in the same manner as thai required for the embankment placed on the area' 02200 - 4 Embankment Material shall be placed in layers not exceeding 8 inches (loose measurement) and shall be compacted as specified before the next layer is placed. The layers shall be placed approximately parallel to both the proposed profile grade and to the finished roadbed. Effective spr"uding .qrip*rnt shall be used on each lift to obtain uniform thickness prior to compacting. Continuoui leveling andmanipulating will be required during compacting operations. Construction equipment shall be routed uniformly over thI entire surface ofeach layer. Cut compaction shall be performed in all cut sections and under embankments of less than l g inches in height to insure having l8 inches of material of the required moisture and density below the top of the finished subgrade. A surface parallel to the pavementihall be temporarily exposed for the full width of the roadway. The exposed material shall be scarified and compacted to a depth oi8 in.h"r to not less than the specified density. No direct payment will be made for the material so handled and compacted. Contractor shall remove all excess excavation material from the site. The disposal of the material will be at the Contractor's expense' The Owner shall have the option to have the excess material dumped elsewhere onsite at no extra cost to the Owner. 3.02 Surface Restoration All existing ground surfaces disturbed or damaged during construction shall be restored to a condition equal to or better than the condition prior to construction. All restoration work shall be considered part of excavation and backfill. All roadways shall be restored to original condition using the same types of material removed. The minimum asphalt pavement replacement section shall consist of 3" depth of asphalt pavement and g', depth of Class 6 aggregate base course material. Gravel roadways shall consist of an g" dipth of Class 6 aggregate base course. The minimum concrete pavement section shall consist of 6" iepth of concrete on 6" depth ofClass 6 aggregate base course. 3.03 Oualiw Control Compaction testing shall be performedas directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall assist and fully cooperate with the testing operations. The Contractor shall excavate as directed by the Engineer to allow any necessary testing. The Contractor shall backfill all test excavations in accordince wim-tne specified compaction requirements at the Contractor,s own expense. The moisture/density curve shall be developed for the different soil types encountered in accordance withASTM D698 or AASHTO T99. The field compaction tests will be peirormed using a nuclear density method in accordance with ASTM D2922. The frequency of testing shall be a mininum of one density testfor each 7,500 square foot ofeach compacted lift surface area and as directed by the Engin.".. - -_- - -- If the material placed by the Contractor fails the compaction requirements, the Contractor shall excavate,backfill and recompact all failed areas as directed by the Engineer. All reiesting shall be paid for at the Contractor's expense and shall be performed by a soils testing firm approved b/the Engineer. Proof rolling with a heavy rubber tired roller will be required as designated on the plans or when ordered bythe Engineer. Proof rolling shall be done after specified compaction has been obtained. Areas found to be weak and those areas which failed shall be ripped, scarified, weffed if necessary and recompacted to the requirements for density and moisture at the Contractor's expense from the Enjineer Comparable heavy rubber tired rolling equipment that does not conform to the above requirements may be used only after written approval has been obtained from the Engineer. PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 02200 - 5 No separate payment will be made for all work covered under this section of the specifications, and all such costs pertinentio these items shall be included in the lump sum bid price' SECTION 02221 TRENCHING, EXCAVATION, AND BACKFILLING FOR PIPE LINES PART I . GENERAL l.0l Scope Includes excavation, trenching and backfilling for the installation of utility lines of all types to the depths and dimensions indicated in these specifications or on the drawings. PART 2. MATERIALS See Part 3.09 "Backfilling" of this section. PART 3. EXECUTION 3.01 Clearins The right-of-way shall be cleared of trees, brush, rubbish and other objectionable matter as required to accomplish the work. Trees shall not be removed without prior approval of the Engineer unless such removal is specifically shown on the plans. Cleared materials shall be disposed of in areas selected by the Contactor and approved by the Engineer. 3.02 Trench Excavation A. General: The Contractor shall perform all excavation of every description and of whatever substances encountered to the depth indicated on the drawings or specified herein, including any required clearing and grubbing. All excavations shall be made by open cut unless otherwisi specified or shown. During excavation, material suitable for backfilling shall be piled in an orderly manner a suflicient distance away from the edges of trenches to avoid ovirloading the sides of the trench. The Contractor shall excavate in advance of the pipe-laying operation only a sufficient length oftrench to assure steady progress in the installation ofpipe. In iublic and private rights-of-way, the amount of open trench permitted shall be in aciordance with requirements of the Engineer. B. Existing Conditions: Existing Property - All existing property adjacent to the work shall be properly protected from any damage by the Contractor. All adjacent property, including vegetation, landscaping and existing improvements disturbed or damaged during the performance of the work shall bi restored to original or better condition by the Contractor, as determined by the Engineer. The Contractor shall be liable for any damage to adjacent propefty and shall be responsible for all cost resulting from repairs. Existing Utilities - The underground utilities, as noted on the plans, are from available information as established from actual field observations and study ofexisting records. These utilities are noted for information of Bidders and are believed to be correct; however, the Contractor shall take sole responsibility for damage to any utility line encountered whether or not located on the plans, as well as paying for the cost of fines and/or revenue lost by a utility company resulting from c. 02221 -2 outages. The Contractor shall notify the utility companies for field locations before the start of construction. No change in the Contract Price will be allowed for deflecting utilities up or down to clear a proposed improvement if such deflection can be accomplished by retrenching the utility within l0' of the proposed improvement. Similarly, no change in the Contract Price will be allowed for supporting utilities along the trench wall when such utilities may remain in essentially their current location. Should the Contractor encounter a utility conflict that required relocation, the Contractor shall inform the Engineer prior to relocating the utility. Once a change order has been authorized by the Owner and Engineer, the Contractor may begin the utility relocation construction. The Contractor will not be paid for any utility relocations completed prior to the approval of the Engineer. Soils - The Contractor shall be responsible for examining and managing the soils and ground water conditions encountered during his work within the limits of construction. Sheeting and Shoring: The Contractor shall abide by the "Rules and Regulations Governing Excavation Work" set up by the Industrial Commission of Colorado, as well as the Federal Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Occupational Safety and Health Standards - Excavations. Where trench sheeting is left in place, such sheeting shall not be braced against the pipe, but shall be supported in a manner which will preclude concentrated loads or horizontal thruss on the pipe. Cross braces installed above the pipe to support sheeting may be removed after pipe embedment has been completed. Trench Width: The width of the trench shall be ample to permit the pipe to be laid and jointed properly, and the backfill to be placed and compacted as specified. Trenches shall be ofsuch extra width, when required, as will permit the convenient placing of timber supports, sheeting and bracing and the handling of special units as necessary. In order to prevent superimposed loads on the pipe, the maximum width shall be limited to the pipe outside diameter, plus 16 inches on pipe 33 inches and smaller and to the pipe outside diameter plus 30 inches on pipe 36 inches and larger. This requirement shall apply fiom the bottom of the pipe to an elevation 12 inches above the top of the pipe. Above this elevation the trench walls may be sloped as required to obtain stable sidewalls. Trench Alignment: Horizontal alignment shall conform to the alignment shown on the plans and to the staking approved by the Engineer. Trench centerline shall not deviate more than six inches (6") from a stmight line between staked poins. Bell holes shall be dug at the proper intervals. Rock Excavation: Rock encountered in the trench excavation shall be removed to a minimum depth of4 inches (4") below the bottom ofpipe and replaced with approved earth or aggregate base course material compacted as directed by the Engineer and as required to provide a firm foundation for the pipe. Removal of Unstable Materials: Wherever, in excavating the trench, the bottom of the trench exposes peat, clay, quicksand or other materials which, in the opinion of the Engineer, will not provide a satisfactory foundation for the pipe, such material shall be removed to the depth directed by the Engineer and the excavation backfilled to trench grade with aggregate base course placed and compacted in layers not more than 6 inches (6") in loose thickness. D. E. F. G. 0222t -3 Over Depth: Trenches shall not be excavated below the depth indicated on the plans or established by the Engineer, except as authorized for special bedding or for removal of unstable material. Any over-excavation shall be backfilled with compacted, approved material as directed by the Engineer at no additional cost to the Owner. Blasting: The Contractor shall notiry the Engineer at least 24 hours prior to any blasting. All blasting shall be done in accordance with local, county, and state regulations governing this class of work. Any damage to persons or property resulting from blasting operations shall be the sole responsibility of the Conractor and his surety. Watering: Water for compacting embankments, constructing subgrade and for controlling dust caused from grading operations or equipment traffrc shall be applied as required by the specifications or as directed by the Engineer. Watering shall consist of providing a water supply sufficient for the needs of the project and the hauling and applying of all water required. The Contractor shall make all arrangements for and provide all necessary water for his construction operations. If the Contractor purchases water from a water utility or obtains water from a fire hydrant on or near the project, all arrangements shall be made by him at his ovr,n expense and payment made directly to the water utility as agreed upon. The Contractor shall use only those hydrants designated by the water utility in charge of water distribution and in strict accordance with its requirements for hydrant use. The Contractor shall furnish all hoses, connections, wrenches, valves and tools that may be necessary to meet the requirements of the water utility pertaining to hydrant use. Use of pipe wrench for valving a hydrant will not be permitted. The cost of watering will be included in the price bid for the construction operation to which such watering is incidental or appurtenant, unless it is specifically called out in the Bid Schedule. 3.03 Use of Excavated Material Suitable material (as approved in writing by the Engineer) from the required excavation may be used for trench backfill or for other required purposes as directed by the Engineer. Unsuitable or excess materials removed in excavation shall be wasted or mounded neatly over the pipe or spread evenly over the area adjacent to the pipe trench, except in cases where mounding would disrupt the normal use of the area. In these cases, such materials shall be removed to disposal areas selected by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer. 3.04 Protection of Adjacent Propeqv The Contractor shall exercise care in excavating the trench and maintaining it so tlat no damage will occur to any foundation, structure, pole line, pipe line or other facility because ofslough ofslopes or from any other cause. If, as result ofthe excavation, there is disturbance ofthe ground such as to endanger otler property, the Contractor shall immediately take remedial action at his own expense. No act, representation or instruction of the Engineer or his representatives shall in any way relieve the Confractor from liability for damages or costs that result from trench excavation. H. J. 02221 - 4 3.05 Underground Obstmctions The Contractor shall preserve intact any water, sewer, gas and oil lines, underground conduits or cables encountered during constmction. In case any underground utilities or other structures are broken or damaged, they shall immediately be replaced in a condition at least equal to that before excavation, all at the Contractor's expense. When required by the Engineer, and as shovyn on the drawings, the Contractor shall uncover existing pipe lines or other obstructioni in advance of the work so that they may be protected or to veri$ that desigrt grades will provide satisfactory clearance. 3.06 Maintenanc€ of Services and Access The confractor shall conduct the trenching operations in a manner to avoid intemrption of any utility service, traffrc and access to public and piirit" roads and drives including erection and maintenance of barricades, waming sigrrs, lights, and temporary crossings in accordance with the requirements of tle agency or owner. Eu.I .roriing of utility lines shall be located and exposed by hand digging prior to michine trenching in the vicinity of the buried line. All work at the crossing shall be carried on in accordance with ilre requirements of the owner of the utility. The Contractor shall be responsible for contactingthe appropriate utility owner at least 48 hours in advance ofdoing an excavation in the vicinity of any buiied lini. iocations oiburied lines as shown on the plans are approximate and shall not be assumed to be in the exact location. 3.07 Excavation for Appurtenances Excavation outside the limits of the trench shall be made as required for the satisfactory installation of manholes, inlets, special inlets, and other appurtenant structures' 3.08 Drainage The area adjacent to the pipe trench shall be graded as required to prevent the entrance ofsurface water into the trench. The Contractoi shall provide all necessary pumping and temporary trenching necessary to keep trenches dewatered. Manholes shall have temporary covers or final lids installed at all times, and pip€ ends shall be plugged until acceptance, to prevent unwanted water or debris from entering the sanitary sewer system. 3.09 Backfilling A. General: Prior to backfilling, all foreign materials and debris shall be removed from the trench. Sf,r"ting used by the Contractor shall be removed just ahead of backfilling operations unless it is orderedly the Engineer to be left in place. Trenches shall not be backfilled until the pipe has been tested and the pipe installation has been approved by the Engineer, except that partial backfilling between joints may be made as directed by the Engineer and as required to hold the pipe in place during testing. Backfill material shall be placed in layers of the loose thicknesses hereinafter specified *d "o*pu.ted by methods approved by the Engineer to the required density. Backfill material shall be free from frozen material, excessive organic material and trash. Backfill shall be placed in a manner to prevent displacement or damaging of pipe. B. 0222t - 5 Lower Portion of Trench: Pipe bedding shall comply with the appropriate class below and as desigrated on the drawings. Class B - To be used for pipe under normal construction conditions. Class B bedding shall consist ofcompacted Class 6 aggregate base course, or 3/4 inch screened rock, under the plpe as shown on the drawings, and to a minimum of 12" above the top of pipe. select Bedding Material - If specifically approved in writing by the Engineer, alternate materials may be used instead ofthe aggregate base course. Class C ' To be used only when specifically authorized, in writing, by the Engineer. Class C bedding shall consist of a compacted select backfill material, approved by the Engineer, to a minimum of 12" above the top of pipe. Remainder of Trench: The remainder of the tench may be filled by any suitable method so that damage to the pipe is avoided. The backfill from a point one foot (l') above the top of ttre pipe to a point six inches (6") below the finished or natural ground surface shall contain no rocks hr[er than six inches (6") in diameter. Backfill material shall be placed in layers not exceeding thJ thickness specified, and each layer shall be compacted to the minimum density specified as applicable to the particular area. l. compaction of bacffitl under roadways, paved parking areas, and similar-use pavements, including adjacent shoulder areas. The backfill above the bedding shall be carefully placed and compacted by a suitable mechanical method in eight inch (8") ma:rimum lifts. Compaction by "Hydro-Hammering" or waterjetting will not be permitted unless specified on the plans and provided that specific compaction requirements can be met. Compactioi shalt be 95% of the muimum laboratory dry dewity, and at a moisture content within plus or Minus 2% of optimum, and in accordance with ASTM Speci/ication, Designation D698-647. 2. Compaction of bacffill under other areas. Thebackfill above the bedding shall be carefully placed in the tench in lifts not to exceed 18 inch in thickness. Each lift strat Ue compacted to a minimum density of 85%o and at a moisture content within plus or minus 2o/o of optimum, ASTM Designation D-698-64T before the next lift is placed. Compaction by water jetting may be used for granular, non-cohesive soils when approved by the Engineer, piovided that specified compaction requirements can be met. Finishing of Backfill: Where trench crosses surfaced roadways or drives, the surfacing shall be replaced to match the original construction. In other areas, where it will not be detimental, any remaining excavated material shall be mounded over the top of the tench and graded and rolled to present a neat and worlananlike appearance. Stones and debris shall be removed from the project right-of-way, and disposed ofin areas selected by the Contractor and approved by the EngineJr. Drainage ditches and culverts shall be cleaned of all excavated material and restored to tlleir original condition and operation. Maintenance of Packfill: The Contactor shall repair or remove and recompact any areas where settlement of backfill occurs and repair or replace any structures or surfacing damaged by settlement of backfill in accordance with the terms of the contractor,s guarantee. Backfilline Appurtenances: All backfill shall be brought up and compacted equally along all sides of the structure in such a manner as to avoid displacement of, or damage to the structure and to the compaction requirements under roadways as described elsewhere in this section. c. E. F. 02221 - 6 3. I 0 Surface Restoration All existing ground surfaces disturbed or damaged during construction shall be restored to a condition equal to or better than the condition prior to construciion. All restoration work shall be considered part of trenching and backfill, unless ipecifically itemized in the Bid Schedule Proposal. All roadways shall be restored to original condition using the same types of material removed' The minimum asphalt pavement replacernent section shall consist of 3" depth of asphalt pavement and 8" depth of Class 6 aggregate base course material. Gravel roadways shall consist of an 8" depth of Class 6 aggregate base c-ourse. The minimum concrete pavement section shall consist of 6" depth of concrete on 6" depth ofClass 6 aggregate base course. 3.1I Oualitv Control Compaction testing shall be performed as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall assist and fully cooperate with the testing operations. The Contractor shall excavate as directed by the Engineer to allow any necessary testing. The Contractor shall backfill all test excavations in accordance with the specified compaction requirements at the Contractor's own expense' The moisture/density curve shall be developed for the different soil types encountered in accordance with ASTM D6gg or AASHTO Tgg. The field compaction tests will be performed using a nuclear density method in accordance with ASTM D2g22. the frequency of testing shall be a minimum of one density test every 250 lineal feet oftrench per lift and as directed by the Engineer. If the material placed by the Contractor fails the compaction requirement, the Contractor shall excavate, backfill and recompact;ll failed areas as directed by the Engineer. AII retesting shall be at the Confractor's expense and shall be performed by a soils testing firm approved by the Engineer. PART 4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT All measurement and payment will be based on completed work performed in strict accordance with the drawings and specificatibns. payment will be made for all work covered under this section of the specifications as stated in the Bid Schedule. Sieve Sizes Classs I Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 4 inch 100 3 inch 9s-100 2-l/2nch 100 2 inch 95-100 100 l-l12 inclt 90-100 100 I inch 95-100 3/4 rnrch 50-90 100 No.4 30-5s 30-50 30-70 30-6s No.8 25-55 No.200 3- l5 3-l 5 20 max.3-t2 3-l s 3-12 SECTION 02232 AGGREGATE BASE COURSE PART 1 . GENERAL The work covered by this section of the specifications shall consist of fumishing, placing, watering, shaping and compacting a course of crushed gravel to provide a firm and stable foundation for subsequent- construction. The base shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of these spicifications and with the Colorado State Highway Deparfinent Standards and in conformity with the lines, grades, quantity requirements and typical cross-sections shown on the plans. PART2. MATERIALS A. Aegregate for Bases: Aggregates for bases shall be crushed stone, crushed gravel or natural gravel which conforms to tle quality requirements below and shall meet the grading.equirements of the foll6wing table for the class specified. Percentage by Weight Passing Square-Mesh Sieves Class 3 material shall consist of pit run material. The base course material, when tested in accordance with AASHTO T-96 (Los Angeles Abrasion Test) shall have a percentage ofwear ofnot more than 50 percent. The base course material passing the No. 40 sieve shall have a plasticity index of not greater than 6, as determined by AASHTO Methods T-89, T-90, and T-91. Of the particles retained on a No. 4 sieve, at least 50 percent by weight shall have one or more fractured faces. The gravel shall be fiee of lumps or balls of clay and contain a maximum of 5 percent of soft particles that can be disintegrated between the fingers. B. Sampline and Testing of Materials: All sampling and testing of materials shall be done in accordance with the latest methods of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials unless otherwise specified. 02232 -2 PART 3 - EXECUTION A. Hauline and Placing: Care shall be exercised in the operation of loading, hauling and distributing the crushed matirial to avoid segregation of the coarse and fine particles of the total material. The base course shall be placed on the priviously prepared subgrade in the proper quantities to conform to the typical cross-sections sho*n on the Plans. The crushed material shall be watered as necessary to obtain the proper moisture content and mixed until a uniform mixture is obtained. Water for wetting the base course shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. B. Laying and Compacting: After the base cource material has been placed, thoroughly mixed, wetted and uniformly Jpread orei the necessary area, compaction shall be accomplished by means of a vibratory compactor, or other method approved by the Engineer. If additional water is needed to facilitate compaction and bonding of the materials, it shall be applied at the direction of the Engineer. Compaction shali be continued until the entire base course has a dry density of at least 95 percent of the maximum dry density as determined by ASTM D698. PART 4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT The measurement for payment of this item will be the total number of cubic yards of compacted base course required from edge of shoulder to edge of shoulder when placed and compacted to the thickness shown on the plans. nayment shall not be based on weigh tickets, number of tmckloads or otler such method. This payment shall be full compensation for furnishing all materials, water, tools, equipment, and labor necessary iotomplete the work in every detait in accordance with the Plans and Specifications and as directed by the Engineer. Where the Bid Schedule Proposal contains no separate item for Aggregate Base Course, no separate payment will be made for this work and all costs in connection therewith shall be included in the contact price for the items to which the work pertains. SECTION O25IO (CDOT') SEAL COAT SURFACING (On gravel surfaces) DESCRIPTION Work shall consist of fumishing and applying bituminous and cover material (chips) on a prepared gravel surface. MATERIALS Bituminous Material: The asphalt binder shall be a single penetration mat of HFRS-2P with a prime coat of AEP as accordance with subsection 702.03 of the Colorado Department of Transportation "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 1999". The specified binder shall be used for %" chips. A certified laboratory analysis shall be furnished to Garfield county Road and Bridge Department showing rirns-ip and AEP meets the requirements as stated in subsection702.03. Aggregates: Aggregate for cover coat material shall be in accordance with subsection 703.05 of the Colorado Department of Transportation "standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 199" with the following: o Gradation specification for 3/q" cover material shall conform to the No. 67 gradation as specified in Table 703-l with the additional requirement of zeroto 1 percentpassing onthe no.200 sleeve,. The aggregate shall be washed. An analysis of a representative sample of the aggregate proposed shall be performed by an independent testing laboratory and a report submitted to the Garfield County Road and Bridge Department ten (10) calendar days prior to placement The analysis shall consist of the Los Angeles abrasion test, sieve analysis, and unit weight as per AASHTO and/or ASTM standards. CONSTRUCTION REOUIREMENTS Construction requirements shall be in accordance with subsection 4[g.!4through 409.08 of the Colorado Department of Transportation "standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 199". GENERAL REOUIREMENTS Contractor will be responsible for all signing, flagging, and traffic control in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and CDOT Supplement. A. B. C. D. E. Work must be warranted for one (1) year from the date of final acceptance. Man and valves on roads to be sealed and chipped shall be covered with paper or other suitable materials prior to sealing. The covering shall be removed immediately after the chip seal application has bee completed. The Contractor may, with the approval of the County, obtain sites of his choosing for equipment storage and/or materials stockpiling. A list of such sites shall be submitted to the County for approval at least ten (10) calendar days prior to intended use with a proposed truck route for ingress and egress to each site shown. For al sites approved and used, the Contractor shall be responsible for the following: The Contractor shall have written permission from the owner and the County. Keep stockpiles and equipment confined within the approved area. Provide security for his material and equipment and for public safety at the site. Keep access roads clean and in good condition. Restore the site to its original or better condition, as determined by the County, after use. METHOD OF MEASUREMENT The cover coat material will be measured by the square yard of the designated type of cover coat material. The roadway width will be measured at random locations to obtain an average width per lane. Emulsified asphalt and liquid asphaltic materials will be measured by the gallon. The pay quantity for emulsified asphalt shall be the number of gallons before dilution with water. BASIS OF PAYMENT Payment for placement of cover coat will be by the unit price quoted per square yard of cover coat material placed. Quantities of cover coat material placed will be verified by the County. Separate payment will not be made for traffrc control, sweeping, cleanup, or other incidentals such as sampling. Payment for placement of bituminous material will be by the unit price quoted per gallons placed. Quantities of bituminous material will be verified by the County to the nearest 0.10 of a gallon as calculated from area measurements of the roadway. Separate payment will not be made for traffic control, sweeping, cleanup, or other incidentals such as sampling. DESCRIPTION PRIME COAT APPLICATION Prime coat application shall be in accordance with section40T of the Colorado Department of Transportation "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 1999" with the following: o The bituminous material shall be applied at a rate of 0.3 gallons per square yard. METHOD OF MEASUREMENT Emulsified asphalt and liquid asphaltic materials will be measured by the gallon. The pay quantity for emulsified asphalt shall be the number of gallons before dilution with water. BASIS OF PAYMENT Payment for placement of bituminous material will be by the unit price quoted per gallons placed. Quantities of bituminous material will be verified by the County to the nearest 0.10 of a gallon as calculated from area measurements of the roadway. Separate payment will not be made for traffic control, sweeping, cleanup, or other incidentals such as sampling. FOG SEAL DESCRIPTION A fog seal shall be applied at the rate of 0.10 gallon per square yard of diluted emulsion on specified roads directed by the County. The emulsion shall be diluted with water at a rate of 50 percent water and 50 percent HFRS-2P emulsion and applied with a pressure distributor. METHOD OF MEASUREMENT Emulsified asphalt and liquid asphaltic materials will be measured by the gallon. The pay quantity for emulsified asphalt shall be the number of gallons before dilution with water. Weather Limitations Shall be in accordance with subsection 4Og.O4 of the Colorado Department of Transportation "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 1999" Equipment Shall be in accordance with subsection 409.05 of the Colorado Department of Transportation "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 1999" with the following: o Pick-up broom. o Water truck. Preparation of Surface Shall be in accordance with subsection 409.06 of the Colorado Department of Transportation "standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 1999" with the following: o The County will apply a week killer to the roads to be sealed. o The Contractor shall remove all vegetation from the road surface prior to seal coat operations. . Th. application of the seal coat shall not be started until the County has approved the surface. Application of Bitumi{rous Material Shall be in accordance with subsection 409.07 of the Colorado Department of Transportation "standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 1999" with the following: o The bituminous material shall be applied at a rate of 0.55 to 0.60 gallons per square yard for /a" aggregates, Application of Cover Coat Material Shalt be in accordance with subsection 409.08 of the Colorado Department of Transportation "standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 1999" with the following: o The cover coat material shall be applied at arate of 50 pounds per square yard for t/e" aggregates. o The Contractor shall broom all surfaces within seventy-two (72) hours or as directed by the County. Excess material shall be collected in residential areas and disposed of off-site by the Contractor. SECTION 026T8 CORRUGATED METAL PIPE PART I . GENERAL The work under this section shall consist of supplying all comrgated metal pipe. PART 2. MATERIALS 2.01 Comreated Metal Pipe Comtgated metal pipe (CMP) and connectors shall be manufactured and inspected in conformance with the requirements of AASHTO M-36 and as specified herein. The size, type, shape and gauge of the pipe to be furnished shall be as shown on the plans or specified herein. All pipe shall meet with the minimum requirements of the Colorado State Highway Department. In all cases, comrgated metal pipe shall be zinc coated (galvanized) unless otherwise specified or called for on the drawings. The minimum gauge shall be 16. A. Pipe shall be furnished in the longest lengths practicable to minimize the number ofjoints. B. Comrgated metal pipe shall have standard com.rgations as provided by the manufacturer. 2.02 Miscellaneous A. Joints and Coupling Bands: All joints in irrigation ditch piping shall be gasketed. Coupling bands shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO M-36. Coupling bands shall be the sami base metal as the pipe and shall be galvanized. Ends of spiral or helical comrgated pipe shall have the ends recomrgated with annular comrgations for compatibility with the annular comrgations of the coupling band. Gasket shall be an 0-ring type gasket or a 3/8" thick by 12" wide rubber gasket. B. Fittings and Soecial tabrications: Where fittings and special fabricated pieces are called for, all items shall be shop fabricated either by welding, riveting or bolting. The jointed areas shall receive a protective coating which is the same or better as the original surface coating prior to delivery to the job site. Fittings shall be designed for the same pressure requirements ipecified for the pipe. C. Repair of Damaeed Coatines: Field repairs to damaged spelter coatings shall be made by first wire brushing the damaged area to remove all loose and cracked coating after which the cleaned areas shall be prepared and neatly coated with 50-50 solder or other protection approved by the Engineer. All field cuts of galvanized metal shall be similarly treated. PART3 - EXECUTION Installation shall be in accordance with Section 02221 of these specifications, with the lines and grades and details shown on the drawings, and with the manufacturer's recommendations. PART 4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT All measurement and payment will be based on completed work performed in strict accordance with the drawings and specifications. No separate payment will be made for all work covered under this section of the specifications, and all such costs pertinent to these items shall be included in the contract price. PART 4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT A. B. c. 02618 -2 All measurement and payment will be based on completed work performed in strict accordance with the drawings and specifications. No separate payment will be made for excavation and trenching for items of work covered under this section ofthe specifications, and all such costs pertinent to these items shall be included in the applicable unit prices as indicated on the Bid Schedule. Pipe: The lengh of the pipe installed will be measured horizontally along the pipe centerline with no deduction for fittings or manholes. Pipe will be paid for according to the applicable contact unit price per lineal foot for comrgated metal pipe of the various sizes, for which prices and payment thereof shall constitute full compensation for work performed, complete, including all incidentals thereto. Fittings: Additional payment for fiuings will be made only for those elbows, reducers or other fittings separately identified in the Bid Schedule. Payment for fittings will be at the unit price bid in the Bid Schedule, which prices and payment thereof shall constitute full compensation for work performed complete, including all incidentals thereto. Granular Bedding Materials: No separate payment will be made for granular bedding material, except as specifically authorized by the Engineer where rock excavation or unstable subgrade conditions are encountered. Except as noted above, the cost ofgranular bedding, where required, shall be included in the unit bid price for the respective pipe sizes. Where granular bedding is required and authorized in writing by the Engineer for rock excavation or unstable subgrade, granular backfill material will be paid for at the contract unit price bid per cubic yard for "Aggregate Base Course" which price shall be full compensation for all materials, labor, tools and equipment required to furnish granular backfill. The cost of placing the Aggregate Base Course shall be included in the unit price for the pipe. 02713 - 1 SECTION 02713 WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION PART 1. GENERAL l.0l Description The work covered by this section of the Specifications shall consist of performing all operations in connection with the construction of water mains and all appurtenances. 1.02 Reference Standards All materials used shall conform to the most recent provisions of the mentioned standards of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), the American Standards Association (ASA), and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). 1.03 Related Work Specified Elsewhere Trenching, Excavation, and Backfilling for Pipelines, Section 02221. PART 2. MATERIALS 2.0 I General Reouirements A. pioe and Fittings: The pipe and all related fiUings shall be of the size and material indicated on the drawings, and of the materials specified hereinafter' B. Manufacturing Limitations: All pipe, fittings, valves, special and other manufactured or fabricated items fumished under this Specification shall be a standard product of reputable manufacturers normally engaged in the manufacture of the item. All items shall be by the manufacturer specified unless another is approved by the Engineer. C. Material Limitations: All items furnished for the work covered by this section of the Specifications shall be new and unused except where specifically called for othenuise. 2.02 Ductile lron Pipe and Fittings All iron pipe and fittings shall conform to ASA A2l.5l and AWWA Cl5l latest revision. Fittings shall conform to ASTM Cl lO. All fittings shall be cast iron, mechanical joint and of 250 psi pressure rating. All pipe and fittings shall be cement mortar lined in accordance with AWWA C104, latest revision. A. Wall Thicknqss for Pipe: The wall thickness for ductile iron pipe shall be determined by working p.err*r ana instattation conditions. The minimum working pressure considered shall be 350 psi. Minimum wall thickness shall be Class 52. B. Pipe Linine: The interior of the pipe and fittings shall have a cement mortar lining of standard thickness, conforming to the requirements of AWWA C 104. C. Pioe Protection (Polyethylene Wrap): Where soil conditions are corrosive and when designated by thi Engineer, all buried cast iron, mechanical joint or ductile iron pipe shall be covered or encased with 8 mil thick polyethylene wrap in accordance with AWWA C105. All installation shall be made in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, and the following: The wrapping tape shall be Scotchrap No. 50 (Polyvinyl) or equal, and be 10 mils thick. 02713 -2 2.03 Joints Joints for ductile iron pipe shall be standard slip joint, except where specifically shown or detailed otherwise. Fittingjoints shall be mechanical joints. Rubber gaskets for pressure pipe and fittings shall conform to AWWA C-l I l. All bolts furnished and used for mechanical joints shall be made of "Cor-Ten" or "U.S. Alloy''alloy composition or approved equal. Gasket lubricant used shall be suitable for joint assembly. It shall be non- toxic, taste-odor-free and have no deteriorating effects on gasket material. 2.04 Water Service and Tap Components A. Corporation Stops: Shall be brass or bronze, 3/4" unless otherwise shown on plans, AWWA C800- 55, IPS tapered thread type inlet, outlet copper service threaded for flare connection. Mueller H- 15000, or Ford F-600. B. Service Clamps: Mueller H-10400 Series, bronze double strap with "O" ring seal neoprene gasket, IPS threads, size to match water main outside diameter, 250 psi working pressure. C. Copper Service Pipe: AWWA 75-CR Type K, 3/4" unless otherwise shown on plans. D. Curb Stop: Mueller Oriseal III or Ford Teflon Ball type, or approved equal. Copper inlet and inside IP outlet for flare connection. AWWA C800-66. 3/4" unless otherwise shown on plans. E. Curb Box: Mueller H-10308, or approved equal up to 1", and Mueller Hl03lO for curb stops greater than 1", or approved equal. Material shall be cast iron with tar based enamel coating. Extension type arch pattern base with stationary rod with l-112" diarneter upper section (for up to l" curb stop) and 2" diameter upper section (for greaterthan 1" curb stop). F. Tracer Wire: When required, tracer wire shall be 12 gageor larger, insulated, copper. Splices shall be underground type. 2.05 Gate Valves Gate valves shall conform to the latest revision of AWWA C 500. Valves shall be of the double disc, parallel seat qpe, or resilient seat, cast iron body, fully bronze mounted with non-rising stem. Minimum pressure rating 200 psi. Valves shall have joints compatible with the type ofjoints used in the main line. Valves 12 inches in size and smaller shall be vertical valves without gears or bypasses. Valves shall be furnished with 2 "O" ring stem seals each of which shall be so designed and located as to allow replacement under full line pressure when the valve is in the fully opened position. Valve stems on valves 12 inches in size and smaller shall be threaded so that the number of turns to open shall be 3 times the nominal diameter in inches with a tolerance of plus 3 turns. Valve stems shall be threaded so that valves shall open by tuming to the left (counter-clockwise), and anow shall so indicate. Valves intended for buried service shall be provided with a 2 inch square operating nut and a cast iron valve box. All follower bolts and nuts shall be of an alloy composition of the type known in the industry as "Cor-Ten" or "U.S. Alloy''or approved equal. 02713 - 3 Valves shall be manufactured by Mueller or Pacific States. A. Valve Boxes - Valve boxes for gate valves 12 inches and smaller, shall be installed over each gate valve operator unless otherwise shown on the drawings. Boxes shall be of such length as will be adapted, without full extension, to reach the ground surface above the pipe. The valve boxes shall be of cast iron, complete with cover, Buffalo type, two or three piece, extension type with screw- on or slide type adjusEnent with flared base to fit the valve to which it is to be used. The cover shall have the word "water" cast on the top. Boxes shall have 5-ll4 inch shafts. The minimum thickness of metal of the box shall be l/4 inch. For the gate valves larger than 12 inches, valve vaults shall be used in lieu of valve boxes. 2.06 Fire Hydrants All fire hydrants for ordinary water works service shall be Mueller Centurian A423 or Dresser 129 and conform to AWWA C 502. The hydrant shall have a 5-ll4 inch valve opening, a 6" mechanical joint inlet connection, two2-U2 inch and one 4-l12 inch nozzle connections. All threads shall be National Standard. The hydrants shall be desigrred for 150 psi working pressure and 300 psi hydrostatic test pressure. All working parts shall be bronze. The operating nut shall be l-lD inch pentagon and the direction of opening shall be left or counter- clockwise. The bury (distance from ground line to the bottom of the connecting pipe) shall be as shown on the drawings. A safety (naffic) flange shall be provided. The hydrant shall be enameled above the ground line with fire hydrant red. Each fire hydrant assembly shall be equipped with an auxiliary shut-offvalve located between the water main and the fire hydrant as shown on the drawings. The auxiliary valve size shall be 6 inches. The branch piping from the main to the fire hydrant shall be 6 inch ductile iron pipe. Final painting shall conform to AWWA or local fire district standards. PART 3. EXECUTION 3.01 Pipe Line Installation General: In addition to the requirements specified below, ductile iron pipe shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of AWWA C600, and PVC pipe shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of AWWA Manual M23, PVC Pipe-Design and Installation. Handline: Pipe and accessories shall be handled in such a manner as to insure delivery to the trench in sound, undamaged condition. Cuttins: Cutting of pipe shall be done in a neat and workmanlike manner without damage to the pipe or lining. Cutting shall be done by means of an approved type of mechanical cutter. Pipe Laying: Water lines and appurtenances shall be constructed in conformity with this section of the Specifi cations and manufacturer's recommendations where applicable. Excavation and backfill shall conform to specifications for "Excavation, Trenching, and Backfilling for Pipe Lines", Section 02221. A. B. C. D. E. 02713 - 4 Before installation, the pipe shall be inspected for defects and tapped with a light hammer to detect cracks. Defective, aarnagea o, unsornd pipe shall not be installed. Deflections from a straight line or grade, as required by vertical curves, horizontal curves or offsets, shall not exceed the manufacturer's recommendations with 5 degrees at the joint being the maximum. If the alignment requires deflections in excess of these limitations, special bends or a suffrcient number of shorter lengths of pipe shall be furnished to provide angular deflections within the limit set forth, as app-roved.'Rny pipe that has the grade orjoint disturbed after laying shall bb taken up and relaid. pipe shall not L; 6id in water, or *hrn trench or weatler conditions are unsuitable for the work, extept when otherwise expressly permitted. When work is not in progress' open ends of pipe and fittings shall be securely ciosed so that no fiench water, earth or other substance will enter the pipe or fittings. pipe protection (Polyethylene Wrap): The polyethylene wrap tubing shall be cut to provide for a *inirurn of one foot of lap over both the adjoining pipes. The ends of the tubing shall be wrapped using three (3) circumferential turns ofplastic adhesive tape' The loose wrap on the barrel is to be pulled snugly around the barrel ofthe pipe and theexcess folded over at the top. This fold will be held in place by means of six-inch (6") strips of the plastic tape, placed at intervals ofthree feet (3') along the pipe barrel. Bends, reducers and offsets shall be wrapped in the same manner as pipe' Valves shall be wrapped by bringing the tube wrap on the adjacent pipe over the bells of the valve and sealing with adhisive iupe. it e valve bodies are then wrapped with flat sheets passed under the valve botto1;1 and brought up around the body to the stem, and fastened with the tape. Conductivity Connection for Frost Protection: Where desigrrated by the Engineer, conductivity **""ti"r. rhall be provided at the pipe and fitting joint. Where possible, the conductivity connections shall be made to the belt end at the shop prior to the job site delivery and to the spigot end in the field. The conductivity connection shall be a minimum of l/16 inch thickness by 3/4 inch copper strips with welded and bolted connections. pipe Bedding: Pipe bedding shall be as specified in Section 02221 of these specifications, and as desigrated on the drawings. Thrust Blocks and Concrete Anchors: Thrust blocks and anchors shall be constructed ofconcrete *ith a111iri1num compressive strength of 3000 psi at all bends and fittings which result in unbalanced line thrust. Care shall be taken not to obstruct the outlets oftees or crosses which are intended for future connections and a waterproofpaper or plastic bond-breaker shall be placed between the fittings and the concrete thrust block to facilitate removal of the concrete in the future. Thrust blocks shall be poured against undisturbed earth and to at least the minimum dimensions shown in the details onthe drawings. No separate payment will be made for installation of thrust blocks or concrete anchors, but the cost thereof shall be included in the price bid for the fittings or lines with which they are required. Where it is impossible, through over'excavation or other causes, to pour a thrust block against undisturbed earth, the confiactor will be required to anchor the fittings to the main line with tie rods as shown on the details or as designated by the En_gineer. All conciete anchors which are to resist vertical movement shall be strapped or otherwise fastened to the body of the pipe or fitting. The anchor shall be of the weight and shape desigrated by the Engineer. Clearance Between Water Main and Sanitary Sewer: The water main shall not be laid closer horiiontally (clearance distance) than 10 feet from a sewer. Vertically, where water lines cross under or are less than l8 inch (clearance distance) above gravity sewer lines, the sewer shall be constructed of one length of ductile iron pressure pipe, at least 20 feet long centered over the F. G. H. 02't13 - s crossing. The joints at the transition of the ductile iron and sewer pipe shall be encased in concrete. Where ductile iron pipe is not used, the sewer shall be encased in concrete. The minimum thickness for encasement shall be 6 inches. The encasement shall extend l0 feet on both sides of the water main. J. Cover Over Water Mains: Normal minimum earth cover over the main shall be as shown on the drawings. A greater depth shall be provided to avoid excessive high points in the main or where it is necessary to clear existing structures or obstructions. Water service lines shall have the same minimum cover as water mains. The Contractor shall be responsible for constructing water mains and services such that the required minimum cover is maintained. Any portion of the water main or any service found to have less than the required minimum depth shall be reconstructed at the Contractor's expense. 3.02 Installation of Pipe Line Appurtenances A. Installation of Valves. Valve Boxes & Fire Hydrants: Valves, valve boxes, and fire hydrants shall be installed where shown on the drawings and directed by the Engineer and shall be set plumb. Valve boxes shall be centered on the valves. Earth fill shall be carefully tamped around the box, or to the undisturbed trench face ifless than 4 feet. Fire hydrants shall be set at such elevations that the connecting pipe will not have less cover than the distribution mains. The hydrant shall be set upon a slab ofstone or concrete not less than 8" thick and 18" by 24" rnplan. The back ofthe hydrant, opposite the pipe connection, shall be properly thrust blocked. Ifthe character ofthe soil is such that in the opinion ofthe Engineer, the hydrant cannot be properly thrust blocked, bridle rods and rod collars ofnot less than 3/4" stock protected by a coat ofacid-resisting paint shall be used. Not less than 1/3 cubic yard of crushed rock shall be placed around the hydrant's drain outlet to insure proper drainage. The backfill around hydrants shall be thoroughly compacted to the grade line in a satisfactory manner. Hydrants and valves shall have the interiors cleaned of all foreign matter before installation. Stuffrng boxes shall be tightened and the hydrant or valve shall be inspected in open and closed positions to insure all parts are in working condition. 3.03 Flushing and Testing of Domestic Water Mains A. Materials and Equipment: Contractor shall be responsible for providing all materials, equipment and labor necessary for all required flushing, testing and disinfection of Water Mains. This shall include any additional fittings needed to isolate the new construction for testing and all fittings and equipment needed for testing. B. Pipe Line Flushing: The contractor shall flush the pipelines by a means in accordance with good practice. The flushing shall be made through an open pipe end. C. Hydrostatic Test and Leakage Test: After the completion of the main installation the line shall be tested for integrity under pressure and for allowable leakage. With the air being vented the pipe shall be slowly filled with water and tested. All pipes shall be tested at a pressure of 150 psi or I .5 times working pressure, whichever is greater, at the lowest elevation of the pipe line unless otherwise designated by the Engineer. The duration ofeach pressure test shall be at least two continuous hours. The pressure in the line shall not vary by more than 5 psi during the 2-hour test. All water used in testing the pipe lines shall be taken from the existing system. The specified test pressure shall be applied by means of a pump connected to the pipe in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer. The contractor shall furnish all necessary labor and equipment to perform the test. Cracks or defective, pipe, fittings, valves or hydrants disclosed in the pressure l 02713 - 6 test shall be replaced by the contractor with sound material, and the test shall be repeated until the test results are satisfactory. The leakage allowable is as follows: L = (SxDx{P)n33,200 S = Length of pipe in feet D = Diameter in inches P = Pressure in pounds per square inch L = Leakage in gallons/hour The test shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of AWWA C 600 for mechanical joint or push joint cast iron PiPe. Should any test ofcombined sections or ofindividual sections show leakage greater than the specified limit, the contractor shall locate and repair the defective joints and retest until the leakage is within the specified limits. When testing against metal seated valves, an additional leakage per closed valve of 0.0078 gallhrlinof nominal valve size shall be allowed. When hydrants are in the test section, the test shall be made against the closed hydrant' 3.04 Disinfection of Water Systems Each unit of completed supply line and distribution system shall be flushed and then disinfected with chlorine before acceptance for domestic service. Disinfection shall comply with AWWA C 601' Material: Sodium hypochlorite (liquid) or calcium hypochlorite (tablets) may be used, and shall conform to AWWA 8300. Method: Flushing and disinfection of lines shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements of the Colorado Department of Health and AWWA C601. Chlorine dosage shall be at least 50 parts per million, and shall be retained in the line at least 24 hours, after which time the residual at the end ofthe line and at other representative points in the line shall be at least 25 parts per million. If the residual at the end of 24 hours is less than 25 parls per million, the entire operation shall be repeated. All valves in the lines being disinfected shall be opened and closed several times during the contact period. After completion of disinfection, the system shall be flushed with clean water until the residual chlorine content is not greater than I part per million. After final flushing, and before the water main is placed in service, a sample shall be collected from the end ofthe line and tested for bacteriologic quality and shall show the absence ofcoliform organisms. If the initial disinfection fails to produce satisfactory samples, disinfection shall be repeated until satisfactory samples have been obtained. The disinfection and chlorine residual test shall meet with the approval of the Health Departrnent Sanitarian. 3.05 Backfilline The contractor shall not backfill or otherwise cover the pipejoints until the tests described above have been completed and the Engineer has had an opportunity to inspect each joint. Pipe joints covered up without the written approval of the Engineer may have to be dug up again at the contractor's expense. All backfilling shall be done in accordance with the section ofthese specifications entitled "Excavation, Trenching and Backfilling for Pipe Lines". 3.06 Cleanup B. i 02713 - 7 Upon completion of installation of the water mains and appurtenances, all debris and surplus materials shall be removed from the site in order to leave the area in a condition as near equal to the previously existing condition as feasible. Final payment will not be made until the cleanup is acceptable to the Engineer. 3.07 Record Drawings The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining a set of drawings specifically for recording of "as-builf' locations. All bends, tees, valves, services and other waterline appurtenances either below ground or at the ground surface shall have reference measurements to at least three prominent above ground objects. All such measurements shall be recorded on the set of record drawings and shall be turned over to the Town after the completion of the project. PART 4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT Water Mains: Pipe will be measured horizontally and no additions or deductions will be made for fittings or water main appurtenances. Payment will be made at the unit price per lineal foot bid in tle Proposal, and shall include all pipe, fittings, conductivity strips, labor, equipment, tenching, excavation, testing, backfill and all other items required for the complete acceptable construction of the water main, except for those items specifically paid for under a separate specification, and listed in the Proposal form. Valves: Payment for gate valves will be at the unit price bid in the Proposal for the various size gate valves. All valves shall include the valve box, valve stem extension, and centering plate in the unit price bid. All items bid are to be complete, installed, ready to use and acceptable before payment is made. Fire Hydrants: Hydrants shall be paid for at the unit price bid in the Proposal for fire hydrants, and shall include the fire hydrant, auxiliary gate valve, thrust blocks, gravel drain, and lateral pipe from the hydrant to the main including special swivel fittings as necessary, as detailed on the plans and any and all other items of equipment, labor, and materials as may be required for the complete, in place, ready to use hydrant. Fittings: When specifically itemized in the Proposal Form, fittings will be paid for as a separate item on an individual basis for each type of fitting used. When no item for fittings is provided in the Proposal Form, the cost of fittings shall be included in the unit price bid for the pipeline. Services: When specifically itemized in the Proposal Form, services will be paid for as a separate item on an individual basis for each type of service used. When no item for services is provided in the Proposal Form, the cost of services shall be included in the unit price bid for the pipeline. All measurement and payment will be based on completed work performed in strict accordance with the drawings and specifications. No separate payment will be made for any work covered under this section of the specifications, and all such costs appurtenant to these items shall be included in the Lump Sum bid price. A. B. C. D. E. 151"00 - 1 sEcrroN 15100 VAL\IES PART 1 - GEIIEIUAT 1.01 Description The work covered by this section sha1l consist of furnishing all equipment, materials, supplies and labor for the com- plete -initaltation of al-l- valves and appurtenances as speci- fied herein. l.02 Reference Standards r_.03 Al-1 materials and procedures used recent provisions of the mentioned V{ater Vflorks Association (AV0WA) , the Association (ASA) and the American Materials (ASTM) . Submittals shal1 conform to the most standards of the American American Standards Society for testing and Shop drawings and/or appropriate manufacturer's literature shaI1 be submitted to the Engineer verifying that materials to be furnished satisfy the requirements of the specifica- tion. Any proposed substitutions shal-1 be approved by the Engineer prior to shipment to the job sit. PART 2 - IhTERIALS 2.0L General Al1 valves sha1l meet applicable requirements of AWWA speci- fications. All valves shall be rated for a minimum working pressure of 100 psi except where noted otherwise. 2.02 Butterflv Valves Butterfly valves sha1I meet Acceptable Manufacturers: approved equaI. all requirements of AWItiA C504 American-Darling Val-ves, or Valve disc shall be constructed without any external vanes, ribs, etc. to obstruct flow. Actuator shalt be manual with 2-inch square operating nut for valve in vault, others shall- be hand wheel operated, all sha1l have gear drive capable of holding disc stationary at 15100 - 2 any position under full pressure. Valve seat and seals shall be replaceable without valve disassembly. Check Val-ves2.03 2.04 Check valves shall- be water-type swing cushion, prince Check Valve Series t2D Keystone Valve Divisionr or equa1. Gate Valves check val-ve with airas manufactured by Gate valves shall conform to the latest revision of AWWAC500. Valves shaIl be of the double dj-sc, paraIlel seattype, cast iron body, fu11y bronze mounted with non-rising stem. Valves shall- have joints compatible with the type of joints used in the main l-ine. Valves 12 inches in size and smallershaIl be vertical val-ves without gears or bypasses. Val-ves shall be furnished with 2 'O ' ring stem seals each of which shall be so designed and located as to allow replace- ment under full l-ine pressure when the valves is in thefuI1y opened position. Valve stems on valves t2 j-nches insize and smaller shall be threaded so that the number ofturns to open shall be 3 times the nominal diameter ininches with a tolerance of plus 3 turns. Valves stems shall be threaded so that valves shal-l- open by turning to the left(counter-clockwise), and arrow sha11 so lndicate. Valves located within a valve vault or building shall be equipped with a handwheel operator. 2.05 Surqe Rel-ief Valves All surge/pressure relief valves shall- be as manufactured by Golden Anderson or Bailey or Ross. 2.06 Air Release and Vacuum Va1ves Air/vac valves shall be as manufactured by Val-Matic or approved equa1. Exhibit 6 Subdivision Improvements Agreement Ranch at Cotrlter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application January2(M4 I I T I T I T T t I t t I I T I t I T SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT RANCH AT COULTER CREEK THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this - day of , 2004,by and between the SLC-LAURENCE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (hereinafter "Owner") and the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GARFIELD COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, (hereinafter "County"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Owner is the owner and developer of certain real properly located within Garfield County, Colorado, known as Ranch at Coulter Creek, for which Owner has received preliminaryplan approval uponthe terms and conditions set forttrin Garfield CountyResolutionNo. 2004-_; and WHEREAS, Owner has submitted to the County for its approval the Final Plat for Ranch at Coulter Creek (hereinafter "Final Plat") for all of the properly described upon the Final Plat for Ranch at Coulter Creek and on the attached Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, as a condition of approval of the Final Plat and as required by the laws of the State of Colorado, the Owner wishes to enter into this Subdivision Improvements Agreement with the County; and WHEREAS, Owner has completed or has agreed to complete certain subdivision improvements as set forttr herein, has agreed to execute and deliver a letter of credit or other security to the County to secure and guarantee the completion of the subdivision improvements and its performance of this Agreement, and has agreed to certain restrictions and conditions regarding the issuance of building permits, certificates of occupancy and sale of properties, all as more fully set forth hereinafter. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and the following mutual covenants and agreements, the parties hereby agree as follows: l. I'INAL PLAT APPROVAL. The County hereby accepts and approves the Final Plat of Ranch at Coulter Creek, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, as well as the terms and conditions ofthe Preliminary Plan approval, and the requirements of the Garfield County Zorung and Subdivision Regulations. 2. OWI\IER'S PERFORMANCE. Owner has constructed and installed or shall cause to be constructed and installed, at its own expense, those improvements related to Ranch at Coulter Creek, which are required to be constructed by Resolution No. 2004-this Agreement, the Final Plat, and all Garfield County Zoningand Subdivision Regulations. The estimated cost of completion of the subdivision improvements related to Ranch at Coulter Creek is set forth and certified by a licensed engineer on Exhibit B attached hereto. Such improvements shall be completed on or before November 15,2004. Additionally, the Owner shall comply with the following: a. all plat documents submitted prior to or at the time of the Final Plat approval, which are incorporated herein by reference, and made a part of this agreement; b. all requirements of Resolution No. 2004----', including all requirements of the Garfield County Zoning Code and Garfield County Subdivision Regulations, as they relate to Ranch at Coulter Creek; c. all laws, regulations, orders and resolutions ofthe County of Garfield, State of Colorado, and affected special districts; d. all designs, maps, specifications, sketches, and other materials submitted to and approved by any of the above-stated governmental entities; 2003-3of the Carbondale and Rural Fire particularly addressed in paragraph 9, e. all provisions of Resolution No. Protection District ("Fire Districf') as more hereinbelow; and I I I I I I I t I I I I t T I T I I I f. the improvements to be constructed by the Owner shall include, but are not limited to the following: (1) water supply and distribution system, for Ranch at Coulter Creek in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor contained in the Final Plat and the requirements related to the water supply system as set out in Resolution No. 2003-3 of the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District. (3) intemal roads, drainage features, utility structures, and inigation ditches in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor contained in the Final Plat. The County agrees that if all improvements are installed in accordance with this Agreement the Finat Plat documents, the as-built drawings to be submitted upon completion of the improvements, the requirements of the Garfield County Zoning Code, all other requirements ofthis Agreement,andtherequirementsofResolutionNo.2004.-thentheownershallbe deemed to have satisfied all terms and conditions of the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations of Garfield County, Colorado with respect to Ranch at Coulter Creek. 3. COST OF IMPROYEMENTS. The total estimated cost of completion of atl subdivision improvements associated with Ranch at Coulter Creek, as set forth and certified by a licensed engineer on Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated hereinbythis reference, including a Subdivision Improvements Agreement Page2 I I I T T t t t t I t t I t t I T I t ten percent (10%) contingency, is $Owner has heretofore caused a subsiantial portion of the aforesaid subdivision improvements to be completed as required by this Agreement. Attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated herein by this reference is a certification of completion by a licensed engineer certifring the subdivision improvements that have been compleied prior to the date hereof. Exhibit C certifies that the estimated cost to complete the uncompleted subdivision improvements, including a ten percent (10%) contingency, is 4. SECURITY FOR IMPROVEMENTS. a. Cash or Letter of Credit. On or before the date of the recording of the Final Plat of Ranch at Coulter Creek with the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder, the Owner shall deliver cash or a Letter of Credit in a form acceptable to the County in the amount of $ which is the estimated cost of completing the remaining subdivision ir"p.***tr r.tut a to Ranch at Coulter Creek as set forth and certified by a licensed .ngin... on Exhibit C attached hereto. The Letter of Credit required by this Agreement shall beissued by a state or national banking institution acceptable to the County. Ifthe institution issuing the Letter of Credit is not licensed in the State of Colorado and transacting business in the State of Colorado, the Letter of Credit shall be "confirmed" within the meaning of C.R.S. 4-5-106(2) by a bank that is licensed to do business in the State of Colorado, doing business in the State of Colorado, and acceptable to the County. The Letter of Credit must be valid for a minimum of six (6) months beyond the completiondate for the improvements set forth herein. Ifthe time for completion of improvements is extended by a wriften agreement to this Agreement, t}re time period for the validity of the Letter of Credit shall be similarly extended. Additionally, should the Letter of Credit become void or unenforceable for any reason, including the bankruptcy of the Owner or the financial institution issuing or confirming the Letter of Credit, prior to acceptance of the improvements, this Agreement shall become void and of no force and effect, and the Final Plats shall be vacated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. b. Partial Releases of Securitv. The County shall release portions ofthe Security as portions ofthe subdivision improvements are completed to the satisfaction ofthe County. Certification of completion of improvements adequate to authorize release of security must be submitted by a licensed or registered engineer. Such certification authorizing release of security shall certiff that the improvements have been consffucted in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement, including atl Final Plat plans, and said professional engineer shall place his stamp upon as-built drawings to be delivered to the County. Owner may also request release for a portion of the security upon proof (i) that Owner has a valid contact with a public utility company regulated by the Colorado PUC that obligates such utility company to install certain utility lines and (ii) that Owner has paid to such utility company the cost of installation of such utilities required to be paid by Owner under such contact. Upon.submissionof acertification of completionof improvementsbythe Owner,the County may inspect and review the improvements certified as complete, to determine whether or not said Subdivision Improvements Agreement Page 3 improvements have been constructed in compliance with the relevant specifications. If the County determines that all or a portion of the improvements certified as complete are not in compliance with the relevant specifications, the County shall furnish a letter of potential deficiencies to the Owner within fifteen (15) days speciffing which improvements are potentially deficient. If no letter of potential deficiency is furnished within said fifteen (15) day period, all improvements certified as complete shall be deemed accepted and the County shall release the appropriate amount of security as it relates to the improvements which were certified as complete. If a letter of potential deficiencies is issued which identifies a portion of the certified improvements as potentially deficient, then all improvements not so identified in the letter of potential deficiencies shall be deemed accepted and the County shall release the appropriate amount of security as such relates to the certified improvements that axe not identified as potentially deficient in the letter. With respect to any improvements certified as complete by the Owner that are identified as potentially deficient in a letter of potential deficiencies as provided in this paragraph, the County shall have thirty (30) days from the date of the letter of potential deficiencies to complete its investigation and provide written confirmation of the deficiency to the Owner. If upon further investigation the County finds that the improvements are acceptable, then appropriate security shall be released to the Owner within ten ( 1 0) days after completion of such investigation. ln the event the improvements are not accepted by the County, the Board of Commissioners shall make a written finding prior to requesting payment from the Letter of Credit. Additionally, the County shall provide the Owner a reasonable period of time to crue any deficiency prior to requesting payment from the Letter of Credit. c. Substitution of Letter of Credit. The County may, at its sole option, permit the Owner to substitute collateral other than a Letter of Credit acceptable to the County for the purpose of securing the completion of the improvemenls as hereinabove provided. d. Securitv for Reveeetation. Revegetation of all areas disturbed by installation of subdivision improvements shall be accomplished in accordance with the Revegetation Ptan for the Ranch at Coulter Creek submiued with the Final Plat and shall be secured by a payment in the sum of $from Owner to the County. The County may hold the security for a two-year period of time following recording of the Final Plat in order to veriff the success of revegetation efforts. Certifications and release of the security for revegetation upon expiration of said trvo-year period shall be substantially in accordance with the procedures outlined above in the section entitled Partial Releases of Security, with certification of completionbythe Ownerandrelease approvedbyGarfield Countyvegetation manager. e. Recording of Final Plat. The Final Plat for Ranch at Coulter Creek shall not be recorded pursuant to this Agreement until the Letter of Credit and security for revegetation described in this Agreement have been received and approved by the County. Additionally, the Final Plat shall not be recorded until an Order for Inclusion has been issued by the Garfield County District Court as required by Resolution No. 2003-03 of the Fire District. Subdivision Improvements Agreement Page4 t I t I I I t I I I T t I I I I I t I I T T T T T T T I I I 6' ROADS' All roads within the Final Plat for Ranch at coulter creek shall be set apartto Ranch at coulter creek Homeowners Association and dedicat.a * priri. rights-of-way. TheHomeowners Association shall be solely rerporriur. i* il" *uintrr*ce, repair and upkeep of saidroads' The countv shall not be obligated t" il;;;ilLfroua, within the subdivision. 7. IMPROVEMENT AI?-DEDICATION OF COUNTY ROAD IN LIEU OFPAYMENT oF RoAD TMPACT FEES' Ranch o corr,". creek is ro"atea in Garfield countyTraffic studv Area t I 19 but for the proyirr:;;ithi, puigrupr, tr," owr., wourd pay road impactfees in accordance with Sectior, +rqa irth" srbdi"iJ;;n"grrutiorrs. Ho*ver, the county herebyagrees to waive payment of all road impact fees for Ranch at co-ulter creek required by section 4:94on the condition that owner, in conneciion with.onr*rrion of all other subdiision improvementsrequired by this Agreement, and no later than th. d;:; ronr, in p*ugrupi aier.oq shall upgradeand improve and provide a chip seal surface on o*n.ro tl*ty noaa I r i tom trre west enty oftheRanch at coulter creek subdivision io trr" intersection Jtr, co*ty Road izi*a tn" short segmentof county Ro ad' l2l between the intersection *itrrco*ty noad 1 r-5 and the point where the existingchip seal surface ends (appro*i-ut"rv i.7 miles). arirpgr"a"s t9 thea;;diluo, required bythis8ffi '*;i#"lL1"lr'"'ffi "#ffiTd:':'L#H.#:tandards;dilL"upp;;;;J6;; In addition' the owner shall dedicate and set apart to the county those parcels ofpropeffy depicted and described on the Final pr", ", c"*ry Road No. t 15 right_of-way. 8' FEES IN LIEU oF DEDICATI,N oF LAND To scHoo,, DIsrRrcT. Theowner shall make a cash paymenrin lieu of dedi"uting r*a ,^o g" \oaring school District, RE-,,calculated in accordant" *itr, Sections 9:80 and igi "r the Garfield county subdivisionRegulations' which states that the .*r, in lieu paymeri i, iqr"r to the unimproved per acre marketvalue of the land multiptied by th. lan; d"di;;rffi;d#tl,riru.a by thi number of units in thesubdivision' The partiit utl*o*l'G. *d "gr". ,lr"["Hi"ch at coultir creek the totar amount ofthe cash payment in lieu of dedicatili "rr*a ,h"lic" ;rrlated as follows: :;**-Yf;:*":fl:Y:. oI *,'.T..ll' and facilities sites necessary for the water 3:1,;,:f m:;ru*::,Y:]l-.^";,,*...:!-'hdr;'.;ffi::ffi 1,ffi:;ffiTi#,ffi mil:icoulterireekHomeownersG;;;;;:1i""1'#:r'L1T' ::H.f:#ffiH'j.:i"**1^1fl *:!;iJrj,li,ff':ffi ;"?ffi illiii,XlJil#,ii.**"T,TH:::,^:"-*::*yu*n*i,r,i"nu,ili,?iJ#ll##:"#ffifr ;l ;,"Tij,;*f;;;Hi1f f il:::T1:,,,x,1r+t,;,;ffi;J;"i#iilLl'ill;::#trH,fjdomestic water service to Ranch " c"rri", LI*i.. unimproved per acre market value of land, based upon an appraisal submittedby Owner = g Land dedication standard (from Section 9:gl):26 single family DU,s x .020 acres:O.iZ u"r"r; *A S ubdivision r*rJ:J..T""" Agreemenr b. H Total amount of cash in lieu payment: q x 0.52= $- The Owner shall therefore pav P tlt: Gfl:i-::Ty.Treasurer at or prior'"*t';fi:lttrit:fl? li'rffii;i*lffif;: tTJ:.r3'xfriil'il1?s ^'"*--' '' --', t:#ffi,'Ll[[::[',ffi:l3l'T,l.Yi]:llif;ilfiiffiiImir"'r'Jr "* titK"Ji;liiltJ!,X#.,lHi"d$ii#ffi;ffi il;;tg'ffi 1i'i3T:t:""Tn'Hf."::*:*:,'"ffi ';S,';trili:ff f, ;t"-;ffi:':ffiffi;;r'-il-*":llil#ffi ;l*:t'*::and foregoing fee,-accepts sucn oDllgauu,' curs Yrs'-- -*-'recordingoftheFinalPlats,Owner ;il;;;;;y *;h r*, ry o*":1 i,f,:t.*i:*'1-l:*bursement or the r*;r",'Jt*g ;fi iT:l:l*fl ,T:li:tff *H:'"?,r,,ff iriib;?i::[*i:Ti1$H:"T"#,["*:l'ffil*#Llif'-Hi'#:fHt[;l'ffiil",]'iJf, h;;;;. with the provisions or this I t I I I I I I I I I I 1 Agreement. g.CoMPLIANCEWITHFIREDISTRICTREQUIREMENTITheFiTeDis;tict has adopted nesotuiio;G. 2003-03 *tr.ir*rp-p.r.r ,tr...l*i"r into the Fire District of that oortion ofthe n*"t ", b"rrto cr""t which was not previousry pur, or,rr" rire District' The owner ,hult .o*ply with at or the provisir;;i Filnt-r*to n J"i"iion No. 2003-03, incruding the following: a.TheownershallconveyTd.s*t^,otheFireDistictaperpefualantennae site, access and utility .*.*g1,, ilr. i"a .r,i1t "r airc* and encumbrances' upon those parcels of * p.op.rty.ld*,ifr.l "r r*t, onthe fit"f ii"i(the "Fire DistrictEasements")' The petitioner shall deriver * il;;bistrict r titr, insurance commifinent for the Fire Disrict Easements in the *rd;;i-&s,ooo.oo i" " r"r* satisfactoryto the Fire District's attorney. The purposes ofthe eis'eir*,, *a *rr" otrr.it r*r and conditions of the easement' shall be u, ,rf forth on the deea of easement "*titJ'" Resolution No' 2003-03' The owner sharl provide evidence ;;i".,* to the rir.-oiroi.t that said easement and the uses to be made pursuant thereto ,h"ii;;a',oiotut" a-conservation easement or any proposed covenants *[i.i *"v burden the property now or in the future. b.Theownerwiltconstructagravel,allweatheraccessroad,nolessthan twelve feet (12,) in width on *re f ire Oistri.t g*"*1fr, i"* *ftt.n*lic road and shall install erectric power and terephor"; ;;;; opo, urriil-i-ig rite onthe parcer. The Fire District shall be responsible for the "ort oizo*t o"tioo oili,,-itding to n9Y* equipment and the radio repeater antenna * i;';;;"tq.-'Tht ut^* ;ii'atetiats to be used for said buitding shalr be subject to the revie,v and approvJ o-r,rr" owner, which approvar shall not be unreasonabry withheld. From and after construction of said access road, the Fire Distict shall be tuIly responsible f.' "fj *ti"[n*t *AtJp"i"l:h9*t snow removal' of those portions;ih. ;;*.n, *t,i.t, *. exclusive to the Fire District. c.Theownershallcooperate{jrrtrreFireDistictinobtainingaspecialuse permitforthe contempratea"*rlv,i"rir"oi*io of said radio repeater site, incrudingthe iig5t to #; ffi;;r1il"""**"*ia wireless communication antennas on the tower' Subdivision ImProvements Agreement I I I I I I I I I I I I I d. The owner shall install awater suppry systempursuantto plans approvedby the Fire chier iorirairrg an active fu$ffi "i[i" il""rion agreed upon on o: near county Road 1 1 5 to u" ,.*"a o;y a si1 tul.'""*i'#t':' t"'nr' '*t' ffi P;thoner shall additionally instalt u ay nva'"ant Jt;;;"U *itttitt the subdivision' e.TheownershallcomplywiththewildfrThazardmitigationplauincludinga wildfrre hazard anarysis and road ,rlr,lil;il Jtrr-.ur-J.-sac and turnaround design and placement, *niJ t'J" ilen approved by the Fire chief' .r: -..^- ^u^, naw imr f.AtthetimeoffinalplatapprovaltheP.etitioners.hallpayimpactfeestothe Fire District r", .ir t r""ty-rq99 }"il ;"'il;*t t"tui'i'i*1n tut 'il"yt of $417 '00 per dwe,ing *i , J u totat of sro,o*"r'.o6ilth;4d;; "ff; ctt:I' as required bv provisions "1.Ciu"riur. *o n*"ffi; e,"*"ti91 Dtt"t"t iltution No' 99-6' and shall have entereo "'to u 'tuna*a "g'"t*""t *itln tftt fitt District for this purpose' g.CarbondaleandRtrralFireProtegtionDistictResolutionNo.2003-2requires payment "r *i#r,,i"" i.. "f $5p;d00 ill'l,:.biil;. ,h' .i*" of inclusion. The fourteen (14) rots to be createq 9"^il:ilr*;+4ffi;J' "*"*ta-T.tht Fire Distict pwsuant. *.r"ir,i*N". iool-oi*Lii necessitate ;;d;;i" $70'000'00 fee purs,ant to said Resolution. The rire oisuici;;ffi"l,rr"d;ril"n of the easement for the radio repeate*it" *Ji*provements to ;*'r,*o"q *t*"'":' ti'*Jitiontt shalt be deemed to b"upuv,n"*ill;ffi ;;;;i'-##ffii$$UfT::;f U$i.ilHiUiiT'ito G iire District' The remauu within five (5) days of the u* *rifrJfr*iJ; r"i"nrr"i"t-ror'n*"tr at coulter creek by Garfreld County Commissroners' l0.INDENINITY.Totheextentallowedbltlw,'l"9Youf-"::tindemnifyand hold the county n#i;r, J aer.na *, E "rrr-* it "toi*' which may arise as a result of the owner,s installationorrrr. improveme",, i.qJila p*'u*ttJ;il G**tnt' Ho*t"t' the owner does not indemniff ;";;r, i", .l"im", ;;;;lt*tt ''" til ffid*ds imposed bv the countv ;;it*;., o' G tu"tt of tire inj''*v asserted' The county sharl be required to notifi the owner of receipt of a notice.of claim, or a notice of intent to sue and ,iJiurora tr," o*,'il#;il" ";Fdilt *' ty"n^t'*y or action' Failure to notifi *a prorii"^J"i *rit .r, "erdi" il6-*.i *,u, .Iri""sriJtt rr,. c"*"'s rigbts under this paragraph. uotrrinft erein stafed rt "rr ititt"'preted to requue tie owner to indemnify the county from claims which-may arise from the negtigent acts or #;;;; "rtr" county or its employees' ll.SALEoFLoTs.NolotswithinRanchatCoulterCreekshallbeconveyedpriorto recording of the Finat Plat' |2.ISSUAI,.{CEoFBUILDINGPERMITS.Asoneremedyforbreachofthis Agreement, trr. cl*ty may withhora ili.,** Jurritairrg;";irr for any structrue within Ranch at subdivision *p;il:?* Agreement T I t I I I I T I T t T coulter creek' .The qartiet ug"t,l1. no^luilding permit shalr be issued until rhe ownerdemonstrates to the tuiita"tioniirt. r'ir. District tial adequate wateriJavailabte for the FireDistrict's purposes at the site of construction. Furth;;, .T: pyi:, agree that no certificate ofoccupancy shall be issued for any building "r;*r;;withinthe Ft";ipL until a, subdivisionrmprovements have been completed and; "p;;;;;, as required by this Agreement. 13' ENFORCEMENT' In addition to any rights *T.! may be provided by coloradostatute' it is mutually agreed that the c"*ty "i *ypL.iaser of a lot withirithe subdivision sha,3#;1h::1;Ifl:"^Hlf##,"" * *r*'iffiid,ff'orca,nera c"*i,, c"rorado, to comper t4' coNsENT TO VACATE:}AJ -F tr. ev:lt theowner fails to compry with anvofthe terms of this Agreement, th;;;;r of the preriminary pran, the county shall have the abilitvto vacate the Final Plat as it pertains to lots f"r *hi;il;J9ri1a1rrs permits have been issued. Anvexisting lots for which building p"r.itr tur" u""nlssu.d, shalliliil;* *a the plat as tothose lots shall remain valid' r["-o*n., shall provide u-r,i*.y and complete legar description witha map showing the rocation of a portion of the plat so ,"*"0. 15' BINDING EFFECT' This agreement shall be a covenant running with the titre toeach lot within the Final Plat, and rrr" riglrrr";ffii6;ns as contained herein shall be bindingupon and inue to the benefit of the own"er, i,r.r...L"".. *d assigns. 16' RECORDTNG' Upon execution and authorization by the county, the owner shallrecord this agreement with the office of the clerk & n.l'"ra", for Garfield county, cororado. 17 ' VENUE AND JURTSDICTToN. Venue andjurisdiction for any cause arising out offf:,fl :l;HX::';#',.TJl#;:U"nru*:i;ffi ;J't#:,T;",,H,co,oraao,-anrie 18' AryN.PMENT'. The parties hereto mutuailyagree that this Agreement may beamended fromtime to time, provided such umendm;;ttr t#ting and signed bythepartieshereto. 19' NOTTCE' All notices required herein shall be tendered by personal service orcertified mail upon the folowirg inairiauar;ug;rrr;;h. parries to this agreement: Board of County Commissioners of Garfield Countyc/o Mark Bean, planning Director 109 gth Street, Suite 30i Glenwood Springs, Co g160l SlC-Laurence, LLC 0021 Burnt Mountain Circle Snowmass Village, CO gl612 Subdivision Improvements Agreement page g H I t with copies to: Lawrence R. Greent it"#:*,.ffin' P C r ,.*J;;:ffi;:J:::.ab.vewri,,en I *,?;*,xiTl?i"l?abi,itycompany I T I T T ATTEST: Chairman BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GAR.FIELD COUNTY, COLORADO I cb.k t" th. B"*d I t t I I I I T E\WP-DOCS\LsI,, Gra\SrdnDe Lul Cepm!^subdivilioldPsffi Agr@t ft. R&dr d CodE CGlcl'21{4..loc Subdivision Improvements Agreement Page 9 E)CIIBIT A A PARCEL OF I-AIVD SITUATED IN LOT 5 OF SECTION 1, IN TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RATiIGE 88 WEST OFTHE 6th P.M., WllzSELl4 E1/2SW1/4 AND LOTS 6,7, AI.ID 8 OF SECTION 6; N12NE1/4, SW1i4NE1/4, A}.ID NE1I4NW1/4, OF SECTION 7, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 87 WEST OF TTTE 6th P.M. SAID PARCEL OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTIONS 1 AlilD 6; TIIENCE S 89'3739* E ALONG THE EAST-WEST 1/4 SECTION LINE 50T1.37 FEET TO THE NE CORNER OF LOT 8 OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE THE FOLLOWING FOUR (4) COURSES ALONG THE BOT NDARY OF LOT 8 OF SAID SECTTON 6; 1) S 00"50'1l', E 1208.71 FEET 2) N 89"4451'*E 416.06 FEEf, 3) S 00'5345', E 148.00 FEET 4) N 87'2909" W t33293 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF TIIE W1/2SEU4 OF SAJD SECTION 6; THENCE LEAVING THE BOUNDARY OF LOT 8 OF SECTION 6 S 00'4532' E ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE OF WLIaSELI4 T315.67 FEET TO THE E1/16 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE S 89'3954u E ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION 6 1334.01 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTHERLY LINE S OO'40'O3U E ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF THE N1/2NE1/4 L293.79 FEET; THENCE CONTTNUING ALONG SAID BOUNDARY OF THE N12NE1/4 S 89'41'18'W 1338.40 FEET TO THE NE1/16 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE LEAVTNG SAID BOUNDARY OF THE N1/2NE1/4 S OO'2804* E ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF THE SW1/4NE1/4 OF SECTION 7 L309.73 FEET TO THE Et/16 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID BOUNDARY OF THE SW1/4NE1/4 S 89"0423' W ].342.59 FEET TO THE CENTER 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 7; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID BOUNDARY OF TTIE SW1/4N81/4 N 00'2029' W 1324.17 FEET TO THE N1i16 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE LEAVING SAID BOUNDARY OF THE SW1/4NEII4 S 89"L421' W ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF THE NE1/4NWLI4 OF SAID SECTION 7 1363.74 FEET TO THE NW1/16 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID BOUNDARY OF THE NE1/4}.IW1/4 N 00'4231' 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 THE FOLLOWTNG THREE (3) COURSES: 1) N 89'3956',W 530.35 FEET 2) S 87'2L',L9" W 843.22 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTTON 6 3) N 01'06CI0" E t327.25 FEET TO THE 51/16 CORNER OF SECTION 1 AND 6 THENCE LEAVING THE BOUNDARY OF LOT 7 OF SAID SECfiON 6, ALONG TI{E BOUNDARY oF LOT 5 OF SAID SECTION 1 THE FOLLOWTNG THREE (3) COURSES: 1) N 89'21'15', W 1346.46 FEET TO THE SE1/16 CORNER OF SAID SECTION t 2) N 00"18'18" W L322.L1 FEET TO THE E1l16 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 1 3) N 89'5937" E L327.73 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING SAID PARCEL OF LAI\ID CONTAINING 471.O48ACRES. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I t I I st/23/2AA4 LLz22 97A-7A4-93t3 SOPRIS ENGINEERING PAGE A2 I T I il lr lr lr lr l: l: l: l: ll Mark Bean Garfi eld CorurtY Planrring 109 aft Stree! Suite 303 Gtenwood SPrings, CO' 8160 I RE: Rarrch at Coulter Creek SE Job No. 21185'01 Dear Mark: toformanynotiff tle!9untvif hi^Yl'5:T.1*:iT-T:*:Helir?;:l%.3il'* Hi:ffiT :1ffi:H;-}ffi,1#iili, h; i"tt i lr o.ait uJi"a"""^it tci a totar amount or s?62,376' 88 ' Based onpe,riodic observetloa and testins ure co1s[11]i:l]:5.T-i"tr1-11*13tr:"HTffi#t"|};; flffi?;lfl frfiilXi"J#ii:triliti*J*;;;i"^,a^dt'g:*j,}1:"gl#:ffi'g;"f,T"s#'sffiliil'#ff i,T:il#ffi ffi d1I# jilI-ero;;i;nerc'b*t.Ruacteaistheoriginal cotrutti*tt" and ryork oompleted schedule' Engineers Cost Estimate Work ComPleted $2,320,401.88 - 1.55E.025.00 $762,376:88 If yqu have pny qu.estions oi need additional inforrration pleas6:give me a cal[' Joe.Enzer 502 Main Street ' civil oonsultantsSoPRls EttGlllEERltlG o llG aL/23/2AA4 tt:22 97A-7A4-A3L3 SOPRIS ENGINEERING EXHIBIT'8" RANCH AT COULTER OREEK ENGINEER'S OPINION OF ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENTS sE JoB #21185.01 01l22lm PAGE CI3 T t I CLEAR AND GRUB ROADS STRTP TOPSOIL EXCAVATION FOR ROADS EROSION CONTROUDUST CONTROL TRAFFIC CONTROL CHIP & SEAL CLASS 6 ABC ROADS (4) BASE GRADE PREP ROAD 8" WATER MAIN 6"WATER MAIN 4" WATER MAIN Wells to TF & Tank 2'EAGLE PURE CORE Wells z'WATERSERVICES @zo'. FIRE HYDRANTS E'VALVE 6" VALVE 4" VALVE CONCRETE TANK (120,000 gal) WATER TREATMENT & PUMP HOUSE 12'ADS CULVERT 12'CMP FES 15'ADS CULVERT 15" CMP FES 18. ADS CULVERT 18" CMP FES rE" CMP CULVERT 18" CMP FES 30" CMP CULVERTS 30" CMP FES 36'CMP CULVERTS 36'CMP FES 2.0 1.0 1.0 1-0 LO 49,700.0 10,995.0 29,625.0 13,553.0 5,912.0 1,370.0 2,395.0 500.0 19.0 17.O 5.0 3.0 1.0 1-0 210.0 12.O 35.0 2.0 105.0 6.0 45.0 2.O 150.0 8.0 60.0 4.0 A.C. L,S. L.S. L.S. L.S. s.Y. TON s.Y. I t t I I T I I I I I I T I I t L.F. L.F. L.F. L,F. L.F. EA. EA. EA. EA. L.S. L.S. L.F. EA, L.F- EA. L.F. EA. L.F. EA. L.F. EA. L.F. EA, 1,000.00 107,350.00,lBE,650.oo 2,500.0 3.000.0 3.50 13.00 0.50 27.50 25.00 11.50 5.25 46.00 3,450.00 895.00 73s.00 620.00 150,000.00 200,000.00 27.OO 230.00 29.50 230.00 31.00 255.00 29.50 255.00 40.00 340.00 43.50 zl45.OO 2,000.00 107,350.00 188,650.00 2.500.00 3,000.00 173,950.00 142,935.00 14,E12.50 372,707.50 147,800.00 15.755.00 12,573.75 25,7e0.00 65,550.00 15,215.00 3,675.00 1,860.00 150.000.00 200,000.00 5,670.00 2,760.00 1,032.50 460.00 3,255.00 1,530.00 1,327.50 510.00 6.000.00 2,720.00 3,480.00 1.7E0.OO This opinion of probable coet was prepared for budgeting purposes only. sopris Engineering, LLC cannot be held responsible for variances from this estimate as actual cost may vary due to bld and market ltuctua$on. Fina|ENGCOSTEST3.xls 1oFz SOPRIS ENGINEERING EXHIBIT "8" RANCHATCOULTERCREEK - ENGINEER'S OprNltOttl OF ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENTS sE JoB #211E5'01 o1l22lo4 PAGE A46I/23/2994 tt:22 37A-7A4-43L3I I I I I lr lr lr lr lr lr lr l: lr lr t: POND 2 EXCAVATION POND 2 CLAY LINER 1' PONTP 1 &2 SPILLWAYS/DITCHES E.T.CTRENCH coNDUlT4' VAULTS SIGNS CR1 1 5 GRADE PREPARATION CR 115 CHIP & SEAL CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION. SURVEY AND TESTING 1.0 L.S 1.0 c.Y.. 2.0 E.A. 19,055.0 L.F. 21,055.0 L.F. 21.O EA.' 6.0 EA. 26,500,0 s.Y. 22.650.0 s.Y. 1.0 L.s. 50,000.00 5,000.00 5'000.00 114,330.00 31,582.50 12,600.00 1,800.00 13'260-00 79.275.00 65,000.00 @ -52i6,s458 $2920.401.EE 50,000.00 5,000.00 2,500.00 6-00 1.50 600.00 300.00 0.50 3.50 65,000.00 SUBTOTAL 10olo CONTINGENCY TOTAL This opinion of probable cost was prepared fior buctgeting purposes only' Soprls ingineering, LLC cannot be held responsible for variances ftom this ."iim"t" ai actual cost may vary due to bid and market f,uctuation' FInaIENGCOSTEST3.XIS 2oF2 A1/23/2AO4 Lt:22 97A-7A4-23L3 SOPRIS ENGINEERING EXHIBIT "C' RANCH AT COULTER CREEK ENGINEER'S OPINION OF COMPLETION sE JOB #21185.0',1 PAGE 65 I T I I t I I I I I I I I T I I I t I ITEM COSI % COITIPLETE COMPLETE MOBILIZATION CLEARAI{D GRUB ROADS STRIP TOPSOIL EXCAVATION FOR ROADS EROSION CONTROUDUST CONTROL TRAFFIC CONTROL CHIP & SEAL oLASS 6 ABC ROADS (4") BASE GRADE PREP ROAD 8'WATER MAIN 6" WATER MAIN 4'WATER MAIN Wells to TF & Tank 2'EAGLE PURE COREWelle 2'WATER SERVICES @20'. FIRE HYDRANTS 8" VALVE 6, VALVE 4'VALVE CONCRETE TANK (120,000 gal) WATER TREATMENT & PUMP HOUSE 12" ADS CULVERT 12" CMP FES 15"ADS CULVERT 15, CMP FES 18"ADS CULVERT 18'' CMP FES.I8'GMP CULVERT 18'CMP FES 30'GMP CULVERTS 30" CMP FES 36'CMP CULVERTS 36" CMP FES $55,000.00 $2,000.00 $107,350.00 $188,650.00 $2.500.00 $3,000.00 173,950.00 142,935.00 14,812.50 $372.707.50 $147,800.00 s15,755.00 sl2.573.75 s25,760.00 $65.550.00 $15,215.00 $3,675.00 .$1,860.00 $150,000.00 s200,000.00 $5,670.00 $2,760.00 s1,032.50 $460.00 $3,255.00 $1,630.00 $1,327.50 $510.00 $6,000.00 $2,720.00 $3,480.00 sl,780.00 $s3.0oo.ool I $2,000.001 $107.350.001 $169,785.00 $1,250.00 $1,500.00 s0.00 $0.00 $13,331.25 s372,707.50 $147,800.00 $15,755.00 $12,573.75 s0.00 $65,550.00 $15,215.00 $3,675.00 $1.860.00 $120.000.00 $100.000.00 $5,670.00 $2,760.00 sl,032.50 $460.00 $3.2s5.00 $1,530.00 $1,327.50 $510.00 $6,000.00 $1,360.00 $3,480.00 so.00 60% 100% 100%. 90o/o 50% 50% OYo ooh g0% lOOo/o 100% 1000/o 100% o% 10070 1007o 100% 100% 80% ao% 10006 100% 100% 100% IOOYo 100% 100% r00% 10006 50% 100% Oo/" At/23/2OA4 L]-:22 97A-7A4-83L3 SOPRIS ENGINEERING PAGE S6 I I I I T T T T I T I T T I T T T t I Ext-llBlT "c" RANCH AT COULTER CREEK ENGINEER'S OPINION OF COMPLETION sE JOB 121185.01 POND 2 CLAY LINER 1' POND 1 & 2 SPILLWAYS/DITCHES $s,000.00 $5,000.00 $114,330,00 $31.582.50 $12,600.00 $1,800.00 13,250.00 79,275.00 $65.000.00 $0.00 $114,330.00 $31,582.50 115 GRADE PREPARATION 10006 100% 100% OYo 100% 100% 25c/o CR 115 CHIP & SEAL Exhibit 7 Certificates of Ta<es Due lr lr t I Ranch at Coulter Creek pUD Subdivision Final plat Application Januaty2004 - T Report Date= 0812712003 11:35AM GARFIELD COUNTY TREASURER CERTIFICATE OF TN(ES DUE Page: 1 CERT #: 200305324 T I SCHEDULENO: R111514 ORDERNO: ASSESSED TO: VERIZONPIC LLC C/O SNOWMASS LAND COMPANY PO BOX 6119,21BURNT MOUNTAIN CIRCLE SNOWMASS VILLAGE, CO 81615 VENDOR NO: SNOWMASS LAND COMPANY I t LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SECT,TVVN,RNG:6-7-87 DESC: LOT 8(28.14A) W2SE SEC 7 N2NE, SWNE, NENW BK:0346 PG:0042 BK:1321 PG:704 RECPT:595826 BK:1321PG:702 RECPT:5958258K:1321 PG:696 RECPT:595824 BK:1321 PG:695 RECPT:595823 BK:1070 PG:0089 BK:1070 PG:0081 BK:0946 PG:0803 BK:0655 PG:0987 PRE:R050161 PARGEL:2391-0&1-00-144 SITUS At)D:TWN 7 RGE 87 TA(YEAR CHARGE2002 TAX TOTALT$(ES TA)( AMOUNT 301.20 INTEREST 0.00 FEES 0.00 PAID TOTAL DUE 301.20 0.00 0.00tGMND TOTAL DUE AS OF O8I27I2OO3 0.00 T I T ORIGINAL TA)( BILLING FOR 2OO2 Authorlty GARFIELD COUNTY CARBONDALE FIRE BASALTWATER CONSER COLO RIVERWATER CONS SCHOOL DISTR]CT RE-1 COLORADO MTN COLLEGE ROAD & BRIDGE FUND DEPT SOCIAL SERV]CES GARFIELD CAP EXPEND TAXES FOR 2OO2 TA( DISTRICT 011 MlllLev 8.810 5.168 0.072 0.255 34.556 3.997 0.955 1.090 2.800 Actual Assesced17,9E0 5,20 .1R.MF Amount 45.99 26.97 0.38 1.33 180.38 20.86 4.98 5.69 14.62 Values AGRICULTUR TOTAL 17,980 5,220 57.703 301.20 10.00I I T t I I T T I I FEE FOR THIS GERTIFICATE ALL TA)( LIEN SALE AMOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ENDORSEMENT OF CURRENT TA)(ES BY THE LIENHOLDER OR TO ADVERTISING AND DISTRAINT WARMNT FEES. CHANGES MAY OCCUR AND THE TREASURER'S OFFICE W]LL NEED TO BE CONTACTED PRIOR TO REMITTANCE AFTER THE FOLLOWING DATES: PERSONAL PROPERW AND MOBILE HOMES - SEPT 1. 2003, REAL PROPERW. SEPTEMBER ,I . TA)( LIEN SALE REDEMPTION AMOUNTS IIIUST BE PAID BY CASH OR CASHIERS CHECK. SPECIAL TMING DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES OF SUCH DISTRICTS MAY BE ON FILE WITH THE BOARD OF COUNW COMMISSIONERS, THE COUNTY CLERK, OR THE COUNTY ASSESSOR. This certlficate does not include land or lmpro\remenE assessed under a separate account number, por8onal property taxss, transfer tax or mlsc. tax collected on behalf of other entities, special or local improvement district assessments or mobile homes, unless specifically mentioned. l, the underslgned, do hereby certify that the entre amount of taxes due upon the above described parcels of rcal property and all outstanding sales for unpaid tiaxes as shorn by the records in my office from which the same may still be rcdeemed with the amount required for redemption are as noted hercin. ln witness whereof, I have hereunto s€t my hand and seal dayof August,2fi)3. TREAS U RER, GARFI ELD GOUNTY, GEORGIA GHAII'I BERLAIN, BY P. O. Box 1069 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602-{069 (970) 9456382 Report Date: 08127 12003 1 1 :36AM GARFI ELD COUNTY TREASURER CERTIFICATE OF TA)GS DUE Page: 1 GERT #: 200305325 I ISCHEDULE NO: R050203 ASSESSED TO: VERIZONPIC LLC C/O SNOWMASS LAND COMPANY PO BOX 6119,21BURNT MOUNTAIN CIRCLE SNOWMASS VILLAGE, CO 81615 ORDER NO: VENDOR NO: SNOWMASS LAND COMPANY I LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SECT,TWN,RNG:&7-87 DESC: LOTS 6(40.19A) 7(40.06A) E2SW SEC 1-7€8 LOT 5 DESC: (41.64A) BK:0346 PG:0042 BK:1321 PG:704 RECPT:5958268K:1321 PG:702 RECPT:5958258K:1321PG:696 RECPT:5958248KIl321PG:695 RECPT:595823 BK:1070 PG:0089 BK:1070 PG:0089 BK:1070 PG:0081 BK:1070 PG:0081 BK:092t6 PG:0803 PRE:R050161 PARCEL: 2391-063-00-143 SITUS AI)D:011104 115 COUNW RD CARBONDALE I ITA)(YEAR CHARGE2002 TAx TOTAL TAGS TA)(AMOUNT 1,299.20 INTEREST 0.00 PAD 1,299.20 TOTAL DUE 0.00 0.00 FEES 0.00 GRAND TOTAL DUE AS OF O8I27I2OO3 0.00 ORIGINAL TA)( BILLING FOR 2OO2 Authority GARF]ELD COUNW BASALT WATER CONSER COLO RIVER WATER CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT RE.l COLORADO MTN COLLEGE ROAD & BRIDGE FUND DEPT SOCIAL SERVICES GARFIELD CAP EXPEND TAXES FOR 2OO2 TA)( DISTRICT OO5.IG.M MillLev 8.810 0.072 0.255 34.556 3.997 0.955 1.090 2.800 Amount 217.86 1.78 6.31 854.58 98.85 23.62 26.96 69.24 Values AGRICULTUR AGRICULTUR AGRICULTUR TOTAL Actual Assessed28,010 8,1206,790 1,970160,050 14,640 I T I194,850 24,730 52.535 1,299.20 FEE FOR THIS CERTIFICATE 10.00 ALL TAX LIEN SALE AMOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ENDORSEMENT OF CURRENT TAXES BY THE LIENHOLDER OR TO ADVERTISING AND DISTRAINT WARRANT FEES. CHANGES MAY OCCUR AND THE TREASURER'S OFFICE W]LL NEED TO BE CONTACTED PRIOR TO REMITTANCE AFTER THE FOLLOWING DATES: PERSONAL PROPERTY AND MOBILE HOMES. SEPT 1.2003, REAL PROPERTY - SEPTEMBER 1. TA)( LIEN SALE REDEMPTION AI'IOUNTS MUST BE PAID BY CASH OR CASHIERS CHECI( SPECIAL TMING DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES OF SUCH DISTRICTS MAY BE ON FILE WITH THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, THE COUNTY CLERK, OR THE COUNTY ASSESSOR. This certificate does not include land or improvements assessed under a separate ac@unt number, personal propeltytaxcs, tsansfer tax or misc. tax collected on behalf of other entities, speclal or local improvemenl distict assessments or mobile homes, unless speciffcally mentioned. l, the undersigned, do hereby certB that the entire amount of taxes due upon the above descdbed parcels of real goperty and all outstanding sales for unpaid taxes as shown by the records in my offrce fom whicft the same may still be redeemed with the amount required for redemption are as noted herein. ln witness wfiereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal tDirh?7ilt day of August" 2003. TREASURER, GARFIELD COUNTY' GEORGIA CHAMBERI.AIN, BY P. O. Box 1069 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602-1069 (970) 945.6382 I T I I I I I I I t )l I Exhibit B Declaration of Protective Covenants Raneh at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application January2004 T I I T T t T I I T T T T t I T T T T DECLARATION OF' COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR THE RANCH AT COULTER CREEK P.U.D. THIS DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR THE RANCH AT COULTER CREEK P.U.D. (the "Declaration") dated as of the _ day of ,2004, shall be effective upon recordation and is made by SlC-Lauence, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company authorized to transact business in the State of Colorado (the "Declarant"). ARTICLE I PURPOSE OF'COYENAI\TS 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 P.U.D. and more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (the "Common Interest Community") consisting of a maximum of twenty-six (26) lots (the "Lots"), as defined and described in the final plat for the Common Interest Community (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 Common Interest Community be developed and maintained as a highly desirable scenic residential area with a strong sense of security, neighborhood and commrrnity. It is the purpose of this Declaration to create rules and a decision making process to strengthen the community within the Common Interest Community, to preserve the present natural beauty, character and views of the Common Interest Community 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 Common Interest Community. This Declaration shall be a burden upon and run with all of the lands situated within the Common Interest Community ARTICLE II OW}\ERS; HOMEOWI\ERS ASSOCIATION l. 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 percon or entity who is or shall be the Owner of a Lot, or if more than one (1) person or entity, all natural persons, entities and other persons, collectively, who are or shall be the Owners of a particular 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 (1) 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 Declaration of Protective Covenants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U-D.Page I of28 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"). 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 corrmon property rights and interests of the Owners and the Association within the Common Interest Community (the "Common Areas'). By way of example, the Association shall maintain, repair, regulate and keep all roads and easements within the Common Interest Community, including, without limitation, the access roads leading to and from the Common Interest Community, 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 Common Interest Cbmmunity. The Asiociation may enter into agreements with third parties for the maintenance, regulation, preservation, repair, replacement and/or upkeep of any of the Common Areas. All costs and expenses incurred by the Association in connection 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 3. Notice. Any notice permitted or required to be given under this Declaration should be in writing and may be given either personally or by mail, telephone or facsimile. If served by mail, each notice shall be sent postage pre-paid addressed to any Member at the address given by such Member to the Association for the purpose of service of such notice, or to the Lot of such Member if no address has been given to the Association and shall be deemed given, if not actually received earlier, at 5:00 p.m. on the second business day after it is deposited in a regular depository of the United States Postal Service. Such address may be changed from time to time by notice in writing to the Association 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 marimum 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 (12,000) square feet offloor axea. Declaration of Protective Covenants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D. I T I I I I I t T T I T I T I I I T T Page 2 of28 I t t T T t T I I I I I T I I T T t I 2. Duplexes/lVlulti-Family Structuies. Duplexes and multi-family structures shall be prohibited in the Common Interest Community. 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 withip the Common Interest Community; provided, however, that no individual accessory building shall exceed one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of floor area; and, firther, 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 of floor area. No such accessory building shall exceed eighteen (1S) feet in height at the ridgeline. No accessory building shall contain living facilities or be used as a dwelling unit; provided, however, that accessory buildings may contain bathrooms ARTICLE IV ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE l. Architectural Committee. An architectural committee (the "Architecttral Committee") shall be formed from among the Members in accordance with the remaining provisions of this paragraph (the "Architectural Committee"). The Architectural Committee shall be comprised of three (3) natural persons. Prior to Declaranfs sale of three (3) Lots, Declarant from time to time may appoint and remove the members of the Architectural Committee in Declaranfs sole discretion, and the Board of Directors of the Association (the "Board of Directors") shall have no authority to remove any such member so appointed. Upon the sale of the third (3rd) Lot, any new members of the Architectural Committee shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Association. The persons serving on the Architectural Committee shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors, who may remove any member of the Architectural Committee, 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 persons serving on the Architectural Committee. The members of the Architecttral Committee also may, but 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(s), within or without the State of Colorado (the "State"), &s from time to time may be determined by the members of the Architectural Committee. The Architectural Committee shall not be obligated to hold regular meetings,.but rather, shall meet as necessary to conduct the business of the Architectural Commiuee. 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. Declaration of P rotective Covenonts for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D.Page 3 of28 Approval by Architectural Committee. No improvements of any kind, including, but not limited to, dwelling units, greenhouses, garages, tool sheds, work areas, fences, walls, driveways, towers, antennae, satellite dishes, kennels, exterior lighting, corrals, flagpoles, curbs and walks (collectively, "Improvements") shall be constructed, erected, altered or permitted to remain within the Common Interest Comrnunity, and no excavating, tree cutting and clearing or landscaping shall be done within the Common Interest Community, 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 agreemen! between Declarant and the County. In particular, but without limiting the generality and scope of the foregoing, no roof may be placed on any structure within the Common Interest Community, unless the finished exterior material and color of such roof first shall have been specifically approved by the Architectural Committee. Revegetation of all in frlls and cuts will be required. Plans addressing the revegetation of in fills and cuts shall provide for adequate weed control, the tise of native grasses, shrubs or trees, and the use of certified, weed-free seed. Such Plans shall be submiffed to the Architectural 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 Common Interest Community, 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.10 of the Final Plat and shall have been approved by the Carbondale and Rural Fire protection District, and a complete list of all finished 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 signed and 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 Commiuee also may adopt rules and regulations identiffing certain additional reports, plans, specifications and/or other information that shall become required to be reviewed by the Architectural Committee and, therefore, inctuded as part of the Plans for all purposes hereunder. The Architectural Committee shall not unreasonably withhold, condition or delay its approval of any Plans. The majority vote of the full membership 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 Declaration of P rotective Covenants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D. T t I I T I T I I I I I I t I I I I t Page 4 of28 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I t t t t I or entity submitting such plans may appeal such disapproval at the next annual or special meetinj of the Meribers of the Association, where a vote of seventy-five percent (75%) of the votingi4ember'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 fo-r Lots li, 12,'13, 14,15 and 16 have been located along the Vigw She$ Setbaclilirr", ui 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 (40W or greater' 4. Building permit. An Owner may apply for a building permit from the Garfield County Building and ilanning Deparffnent (the "Building Department") at.any time; provided, however, tfrit tfri plans for a p-roposed development within the Common Interest Community that ,rrJiur tppror"a by the Building Department shall not differ in any substantial way from the plans appiorea by ihe Architecttual Commiuee for such development. If the plans for su9! development that;hall be approved by the Building Deparunent shall differ in any substantial way frtm the plans for such'development approved by the Architectural Committee, then all apirovals of the Architectural Committee *ith ,"rp"ct 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 affirmatirr" ,ot" of a majority of the fult membership of the Architectural Committee'then in office, may allow reasonable variances to any of the covenants and restrictions governing architecturi control contained in this Declaration and/or the policies ;;", il-Jiut a by-rrre 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 Deciarant from the County for the Common Interest Community or that wguld violate any provision of the Garfield bounty Land Use and Building Codes (the *Building Codes,,). i.to .rrariance shall be granted, unless written notice of a request fo1 such variance shall have been provided to all Owners at least ten (10) days prior to the Ar9$tectural Committee hearing with respect to said request for such variance, which notice shall be deemed effective when [lacea in ihe United States mail, first-class postage prepaid, certified-with refirn recerpt ,"q,r"rt"d, and addressed to the last known address ior each Owner that shall have been provided to the Association. 6. General Requirements. The Architectural Committee shalt exercise its judgment to attempt to ensgre that all improvements, construction, alterations, excavating, tree-cuttiry ryd clearing'and landscaping within the Common Interest community shall harmonize (to the greatest extent possibie) -*itf, tft natural surroundings within the Common Interest Community and with other Improvements within the Common Interest Community as to design, materials, Declaration of Protective Covenants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D-Page 5 of28 color, siting, height, grade, finished ground elevation of neighboring Lots and other design features. a. Materials and Landscaping. The Architectural Committee shall strongly recornmend the use of exterior and roof materials that shall be non-reflective, with earth tone finishes that shall 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 Architectural Review.Committee shall review all landscape plans. Landscape Plans shall address grading, drainage, plantings and irrigation. The planting of new vegetation to reduce the visual impact of structures on the surrounding area and from other building sites within the Common Interest Community is recommended. "Xeriscape" landscaping, which emphasizes the use of indigenous foliage is also recommended. The Architectural Committee shall place special emphasis on the review of landscape plans and exterior finishes for Lots l, 2, 4, 13 , 14, 17 , 2l and 22 to ensure that the visual impact of the proposed improvements thereon shall be minimized as viewed from County Road 121. b. Site Location. 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, particularly the Harrington's penstemon, ffid the natural setting of each building site within the Common Interest Community. The Architectural Committee shall evaluate the relationship of any proposed Improvement to the topography, view sheds and relationship of structures between existing and other potential Improvements within the Common Interest Community. c. Fencing. Fencing shall be kept to a minimum within the Common Interest Community. Barbed wire and chain link fencing shall be prohibited within the Common Interest Community. Only wood fencing shall be permitted within the Common Interest Community, 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 are4 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, ffid follow the Colorado Division of Wildlife fencing recommendation(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 Common Interest Community. rfr/ithin the Building Envelopes, fencing may exceed a height of forty-rwo (42) inches only as approved by the Declaration of Protective Covenants for Tle Ranch at Coulter CreekP.U.D. I T I I I t I t I T I T I I I I I I I Page 6 of28 a o I I T I I I t T T I I I t I T I I I I Architectural Committee to provide privacy, screen, 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 a iownward direction towards the applicant's property. The Architecttral 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 UJ airectty visible from the outside of such Owner's Lot. The intent behind these considerations shall be to preserve the rural character of the Common lnterest Community by limiting exterior lighting as much as possible, while maintaining a safe atnosphere within the Common Interest Community. e. Noxious Wed 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 a Noxious Weed Management Plan for all unincorporated land within the County andhas 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 strategy for controlling noxious weeds: Identifr your plants; Understand the target weed, and how it reproduces Oy seed, roots or both); Develop site-specific weed teatrnenUmanagement 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 Common Interest Community; Develop a long-term strategy for weed control including regular monitoring of treatrnent areas; Alleviate the situation, or practices, that allowed the weeds to spread; 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 (http//urq^il.garfield- countv.com./Veqetation) that will assist landowners in the process of implementing an integrated strategy for controlling noxious weeds. 7. Guidelines for Sustainable "Green" Architecture a. Energt Conservation Suggestions - The Common Interest Community is located in a high mountain, semi-arid atea, at an elevation of approximately 7,000 feet above sea levei. Typically, temperatures are cold in the winter and cool during surnmer a a o Declaration of Protective Covenants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D.Page 7 of28 evenings, and there is a high temperature variation between daytime and nighttime in this area, as temperatures range from the 40's F to 80's F in the summer and -10's F to 40's F in the winter. Heating usually is required during a majority of months throughout the year. Cooling needs can be met with appropriate design assets and liabilities for this climate. As a result of the foregoing, it is important to consider the following guidelines in designing a structure for this climate: (i) Temperature is a liability when it is too cold for comfort. Therefore, heat loss and air infiltration 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 structures from the wind, control wind with vegetation and site features, and limit air infiltation. (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 masses are required for storage of this heat. These same thermal masses can be used to store cold from nighttime gains for cooling during daytime use in the summer. b. Building Orientationfor Sun and Wind. Based on the foregoing climatic considerations, it is important to orient buildings for solar gain and design any overhangs for protection from potential overheating in summer. Also, double lock enties 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 are 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 nighttime use in ttre 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 intemal comfort. d. Roof and llall 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 I I I I I I I I T I I t I T I T I I I Declqration of Protective Covenants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D.Page 8 of28 I t I T I lr lr lr lr lr lr lr l: lr lr lr l: 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 roui". of heat loss from a particular structure. Therefore, windows with higher thJrmal insulation values would be recommended. Conductivity of the window frarie also is an important factor minimizing heat loss from a particular structure. The best windows *ili har" 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 qualrty is important to human health. products used for the construction and furnishing of a structure 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 any mechanical equipment, [f possible, the use of Hydro Fluorocarbons that are being phased out should be avoided. products that contairr Formaldehydes or involve the use of Formaldehydes in th9 manufacturing thereof, including, without limitation, binders and adhesives, also should be avoided. g. Energt Saving Products. Energy Star ttated appliances should be used to save energy. ToiletJshould be 1.6-gallon low flush models. Low flow showerheads also should be used. If possible, compact fluorescent lighting should be used to save energ'y. h. Recycling. A construction waste management plan should be implementea a*ing the constnrction of each structure to recycle construction waste. Items to be consideied for recycling should include, but not be limited to, land clearing debris, clean dimensional *ood, pull"t wood, plywood, Oriented Strand Board (OSB) particleboard, concrete masonry units, cardboard, paper, mgtals, .gypsum wall board, puitt, 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 persons or property within the Common Interest community *itt u"-tre frJm injury or damage due to wildfire. As a result, all Improvements ,t"ott U" designed and constructed in u *u*.r tt at shall minimize the possibility of ignition from wildfire. ,ti-orrg those lines, the following design criteria shall be required with respect to any Improvement tJbe constructed within the Common Interest Community: Declaration of Protective Covenants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D.Page 9 of28 a. Construction Spec{ications. (i) Roofs: Roof construction and materials shall meet a fire resistance classification of "Class C" (as defined in the Uniform Building Code applicable to the Common Interest Community) 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, noncombustible wire mesh, with such mesh not to exceed, on a nominal basis, one quarter inch (l/4') in size. (iii) Glazed openings: Dual pane or triple pane glazing or its 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 defined as an area sumounding a structure, where certain modifications shall have been made and restrictions imposeito reduce or eliminate the presence of flammable material ("Defensible Space,). Minimum Defensible Space for the Common Interest Community is set forth in Paragraph 3 of thisArticle IV. The Colorado State Forest Service recommends down slope fue-l modification for a distance of one hundred feet (100') or more for structures located at the top of steep slopes. The following fuel modification procedures shall be followed in conneition witir the creation of any Defensible Space within the Common Interest Community: (D 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) feet of separation between any vegetation canopies upon the mature growth of such plantings. (iiD 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 marimum height of six feet (6'). (v) Shrubs and trees shall be thinned along driveways to assure access by emergency vehicles. t I I :l rl rl II :l il ll :l :l Declaration of Protective Covenants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D.Page l0 of28 I I I I I I I T I I I I I T T I t t t (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 a year. Branches shall be separated from chimneys by at least ten feet (10'). Atl liquid propane gas tanks shall be buried wrderground. (i*) When implementing a plan to reduce flammable material around structures, survey the area to be treated for the Harrington's penstemon and avoid removing or trampling it. g. Preliminary Approvals. Any Owner, who shall anticipate constructing or modiffing 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 Architectural Committee for informal and preliminary approval or disapproval. All such preliminary sketches and/or plans should be submitted in at least three (3) sets and should contain sufficient general 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 Committee never shall be committed or bound by any preliminary or informal approval or disapproval. The preliminary approval process is offered as an accommodation only, ffid 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 information for the Architectural Commiuee to exercise the judgment required of the Architectural Committee by this Declaration. 11. 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 Lot or Lots, by reason of any action, failure to act, approval, disapproval or failure to approve or disapprove with regard to such Plans. Neither the Architectural Committee nor any member thereof shall have any liability or responsibility for any representations made to any Owner or prospective Owner by any third parties. The decisions of the Architectural Committee shall be govemed by this Declaration and any rules or regulations duly adopted by the Architectural Commiftee, pursuant to this Declaration, the Articles and/or the Bylaws Declaration of Protective Covenants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D.Page ll of28 12. Written Records. The Architectural Committee shall keep and safeguard for at least five (5) years complete written records of all actions of approval or disapproval, as well as all other formal actions, taken by the Architectural Committee, pursuant to the provisions of this Declaration, including, without limitation, 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 adopt rules and regulations necessary and/or advisable to implement this Declaration. These rules and regulations may include submission requirements concerning the type of reports, plans, specifications and other information necessary and/or advisable to enable the Architecttral Committee to make an informed decision as to requests for approval of any Improvement to be constructed, erected, altered and/or permitted to remain, and/or any excavation, tree cutting and clearing or landscaping, within the Common Interest Community. 14. Wildlife Enhancement and Protection. In addition to the requirements set forth throughout this Declaration, the following wildlife habitat mitigation measures shall be required and shall be followed by all Owners within the Common Interest Community: a. If hay will be stored on site, a stack yard shall be constructed to keep wildlife out. b. The open space and adjacent to BLM land shall be closed to dog use during the winter months. During construction of the residences, contractors shall not be allowed to have dogs on site. c. Owners shall install bear-proof dumpsters or trash bins. d. The Colorado Division of Wildlife is not liable for damages to landscaping from wildlife. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Declaration to the contary, 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 warranty of any kind. On the other hand, such requirements are merely guidelines that have been identified based 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 other information necessary and/or advisable to enable the Architectural Committee to make an informed decision regarding requests for approval of any Improvement to be constructed, erected, altered and/or permitted to remain, and/or any excavation, tree cutting and clearing or Declqation of Protective Covenants for The Ranch at Couker Creek P.U.D. I t t I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I T Page 12 of28 T I I T I t I I T T I I I T I T I t I landscaping, within the Common Interest Community, which are in effect as of the date hereof, may be modified by the Architectural Committee, pursuant to the authority granted to the Architectural Committee in Paragraph 13 of this Article IV. ARTICLE V RESTRICTIONS AND PROTECTIVE COVENANTS 1. No Further Subdivision of Lots. No Lot ever shall be subdivided firrther 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, ftBy be made for less than the full dimensions of a Lot. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a lot line adjustnent between rwo (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. Delineation of Lot Boundaries. The boundaries of each Lot are delineated and designated by an identiffing number on the Final Plat. The Lot lines sliown on the Final Plat shall be the perimeter boundaries of the Lots. 3. Common Elements. Any and all portions of the Common Interest Community designated on the Final Plat as common area or common open space shall be owned by the Association and shall constitute common elements as such term is defined in C.R.S. $ 38-33.3- 103(s)o). 4. Allocated Interests. Each Lot shall be allocated a common expense liability and vote in the Association. The common expense liability shall be allocated equally amongst the Lots, thus each Lot shall be responsible for one-twenty-sixth (1126) of the cornmon expense liability. The Owner or Owners of each Lot shall collectively have one (1) vote in the Association. 5. I)omestic Animals. Except as expressly limited herein, domestic animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, caged birds and fish shall be permitted within the Common Interest Community, 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 Common Interest Community; provided, however, that horses may be kgpt 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 mapped. If the penstemon has been found, the location of the corral shall be altered in order to seek to avoid the penstemon. Other livestock, including, without limitation, cattle, llamas, goats, pigs, sheep, chicken and other poultry, shall not be permitted within the Common Interest Community. 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 be Declaration of Protective Covenants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D.Page l3 of28 permitted to run free or to cause a nuisance within the Common Interest Community. 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 Common Interest Community shown on the Final Plat, unless accompanied by a person in full control of such dog. All dogs shall be leashed, chained, 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 *re 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 found chasing any or molesting any deer or elk, or any domestic animal or livestock of any Owner, other than the owner of the dog in question, the Association shall be authorized 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, pursuant to the provisions hereof, shall be kept reasonably clean and free of refuse, insects and waste at all iimes. No commercial generations or animal breeding activities of any kind shall be permitted within the Common Interest Community Notwithstanding the foregoing, no animal may be kept within the Common Interest Community (whether or not within a structure) which, in the good faith judgment of the Board of Directors, would be obnoxious, and/or result in an annoyance, to any Owner or other resident in the vicinity of the Common Interest Community- 6. Underground Utility Lines. All water, electical and telephone lines, within the Common Interest Community, shall be buried underground beneath Common Interest Community roads and driveways or in such other locations that shall seek to avoid the Harrington's penstemon, and shall not be carried on overhead poles or in any way above the surface of the ground. Any areas of natural vegetation and/or terrain within the Common Interest Community disturbed by the burying of utility lines shall be revegetated by, and at the expense of, the Owner(s) that shall have caused the installation of the utilities, no later than the next growing season following the installation of such vegetation and/or terrain. 7. Seruice Yards and Trash. Equipment, service yards and/or storage piles may be permitted on any Lot during any construction that shatl take place on such Lot, so long as such-A"itti"r first shall have been approved in writing by the Architecttral Committee. Otherwise, no lumber, metals, equipment or bulk materials shall be kep, stored or allowed to accumulate on any Lot, other then within an accessory building that first shall have been approved in writing by thi Lrchitectural Committee. All scraps, refuse and trash shall be removed from each Lots Declaration of Protective Covenants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D. I I I I I I I I I I I I t I I I I T Page 14 of28 I t T T I I I I I I I I I T I I I I T immediately after the completion of any construction that shall take place on such Lot. Buming of any construction materials within the Common Interest Community shall be prohibited. 8. No Mining, Drilling or Quarlying. Mining, quarrying, tunneling, excavating and/or drilling for any substances within the earth, including, without limitation, oil, gas, minerals, gravel, sand, rock and soil shall be prohibited within the Common Interest Community. 9. Central Water System. Domestic in-house and lawn and garden irrigation water services for the Common Interest Community shall be provided by a central water system, which shall consist of one (1) or more underground water wells, along with all physical infrastrrcture 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 Cental Water System to the Building Envelope on each Lot. Declarant, at its sole cost and expense, shall take all action reasonably necessary to construct the Cenfal Water System. Each Lot Owner shall ensure that an appropriate individual water service line shall be extended from the main line of the Cental Water System to the Building 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 Water System and/or the Plan for Augmentation decreed in Case No. 02CW108, Water Division No. 5 (the "Augmentation Plan"). Declarant shall assign any and all well permits issued by the Office of the Engineer of the State of Colorado (ttre "State Engineer's Office") 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, maintenance, improvement, repair, relocation, enlargement and/or replacement ("OMR") of the Cenral 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. These later activities shall include, among other things, Water Court filing for Findings of Reasonable Diligence or To Make Absolute attributable to any conditional water rights associated with the Central Water System and maintaining and/or renewing any Well Permit(s) for wells serving the Central Water System, as well as any other actions necessary to comply with and maintain the water rights associated with the Central Water System. OMR activities shall include, among other thingS, ffiy and all actions necessary for the upkeep and improvement, if necessary, of the physical infrastructure comprising the Central Water System. Each Owner shall be required to construct, at such Owner's expense, all connections to the Central Water System. Each Owner thereafter shall be responsible for all OMR costs associated with such connections to the Cental Water System. Use of water provided by the Central Water System on each Lot shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Augmentation Plan. Accordingly, each Lot will be allowed atotal of ten thousand (10,000) square feet of lawn, garden and landscape irrigation from water provided Declaration of Protective Covenants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U-D.Page l5 of28 by the Central Water System. The Association or its designated agent shall be solely responsible for ensuring that water use within the Common Interest Community shall conform to the terms and conditions of the Augmentation Plan, which shall include the responsibility for storing and causing water to be released from any on-site augmentation structure and/or ef[ectuating the release of water from any off-site augmentation structure, when such release shall be required by the Division Engineer for Water Division 5 of the State Engineer's Office to satisff senior downstream water rights. There hereby is created and reserved a perpefual, non-exclusive easement fifteen feet (15') in width that shall encompass the infrastructure comprising the Central Water System for the purpose of the construction and OMR of the Central Water System, expressly shall include a right of 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 taverse 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 placed on or over any such easement, and neither Declarant nor the Association shall have any obligation to restore the surface of such easement to the condition that existed prior to auy surface land disturbance of any kind caused or created by the use of such easement. 10. Individual Sewage Disposal Systems. Sewage disposal for the Common Interest Community will be by effectuated by an ISDS, which typically would consist of a septic tank and leach field for each dwelling unit constructed on each Lot, pursuant to the terms and conditions hereof. Each ISDS shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the regulations of the County and the State in effect at the time of such construction. Each ISDS shall be designed and located to minimize tree removal, seek to avoid the Harrington's penstemon, and changes to the natural contours of the land. Responsibility for the 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 three (3) years. In the event that any Owner shall fail to properly perform the OMR of the ISDS serving such Owner's Lot, the Association shall have the authority to perform such OMR and charge the cost thereof to such Owner as a Special Assessment (as hereinafter defined), but shall have no obligation to do so. 11. Trees and Other Signilicant Plants. No Owner shall remove any healthy, living tree within the Common Interest Community, without first having obtained the prior written approval of the Architectural Committee. All construction, erection, alteration, excavation, tree cutting and cleaxing and landscaping to be performed on any Lot shall seek to avoid the Harrington's penstemon, minimize the removal, and maximize the preservation, of trees to the greatest extent possible consistent with requirements for a Defensible Space, wildlife protection and the reasonable immediate plans of the Owner of such Lot to improve, develop or redevelop such Lot. Declaration of Protective Covenants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D. I I I I I I T I I I I I I I I I I I I Page 16 of28 I t I I t I I T I I t I I I I I I I I 12. Hunting. The Colorado Division of Wildlife shall be allowed on the property for the purpose of bear and lion control. Hunting in this circumstance only shall be allowed. Hunting shall otherwise be prohibited throughout the Common Interest Community. ARTICLE VI ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS ON LOTS l. Number and Location of Buildings. No structures or other Improvements of any kind shall be constucted, 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 constnrction, unless the Owner of such Lot first shall have obtained a written variance from the Architectural Commiuee 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, and 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, manufactured home or trailer shall be permitted on any Lot; provided, however that the foregoing prohibition shall not be interpreted as a general prohibition against modular construction of Improvements within the Common Interest Community in accordance with the remaining terms and conditions hereof. Furthermore, the foregoing prohibition shall not apply to construction trailers, which shall be permitted 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 struchre 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 purposes, and shall not be occupied as a residence for any period oftime. 4. Enclosure of Unsightly Facilities and Equipment. All unsighfly structures, f,acilities, equipment and other items, including, but not limited to, any motor home, trailer, camper, recreational vehicle, boat, truck, tractor, motorcycle, all terrain vehicle, snow removal or gardin equipment and any similar item, except when in actual use, shall be kept and enciosed at all times within a solid structure suffrcient to screen such items from view from any common roads and neighboring homes to the greatest extent possible. Any propane or other fuel storage tanks shatl be buried underground. Any storage piles, refuse or trash containers, utility meters and other facilities shall be enclosed within a structure or shall be appropriately screened from Decluation of Protective Cwenants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D.Page 17 of28 view by planting or fencing approved in writing by the Architectural Commiuee, which screening shall be adequate to conceal the same from neighbors, streets and private roads. 5. Noxious f,'umes, Offensive Activity or Sounds. No activity resulting in noxious or offensive behavior or sounds shall occur within the Common Interest Community at any time, and nothing shall be done or permitted that, by sight or sound, may be a nuisance to any other Owner; provided, however, that the Board of Directors may authorize in writing the use oisound and sound devices to contol or manage wildlife, livestock or domestic animals. 6. Air Quality Restrictions. In order to protect against the degradation that could occur to air quality as a result of the utilization of wood-burning devices, the following restrictions shall apply within the Common Interest Community: a. No open hearth solid fuel fireplaces will be allowed anywhere within the Common Interest Community. One (1) new solid-fuel burning stove as defined by C.R.S. 25'7'401, et. Seq., and the regulations promulgated thereunder, will be allowed in any dwelling unit within the Common Interest Community. b. All dwelling units within the Common Interest Community will be allowed an unrestricted number of natual gas burning fireplaces or appliances. 7. Firearms. The discharging and/or shooting of firearms shall be prohibited within the Common Interest Community. 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 permitted within the Common Interest Community; provided, however, that personal vehicles with a business name placed thereon shall be allowed within the Common Interest Community, and Owners shall be permitted to maintain an office on their respective Lots, so long as no services shall be provided that shall 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 article of this Declaralion. The Board of Directors hereafter from time to time may adopt, promulgate and enforce such other rules and/or regulations as the Board of Directors in its sole disuetion shall deem necessary and/or advisable to implement or interpret the provisions of this Declaration, but shall not be obligated to do so. 10. Construction Management. In order to protect the Harrington's penstemon and other native vegetation, all construction activity, storage of materials, fill and debris, parking of vehicles and equipment shall ocflr within the building envelope. Declaration of Protective Covenants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D. T t T T I I t t T I I I I I I I I I I Page 18 of 28 l! lr lr lr T I I t T I T I I T T I ACCES s ro "o*rilffi ?if"$5rr coMMUNrry l' Primary Access' Primary access to the common Interest community shall befrom county Road 115, which also is known u, R"a c*yon_ Road (the .,Road,). The costs ofmaintaining thi: Road shall be shared by all ,r".r oitrr-. Road, pursuant to a Road MaintenanceAgreement recorded in the Recorder,s bffiJ; i.*ption No. _ at BookPage -- (the "Road Maintenanc.e{s1eem."rl. aii Jirr,."b;"r*ianecome fi h"rAdare declared to be parties to the noaa ulintena"Te Agreement. Each owner hereby agrees topay his or her pro rata share of the costs of the maintEnance and upkeep of the Road, as moreparticularly stated in the Road Maintenance Agreement. If any o*r'.irrriial,o pay his or hershare of the cost of the maintenanc; ^and upklen ;i,h; Road, as teviJ in accordance with theRoad Mainterumce Agreement, the Association ,-rrutt-iur" the authority to pay such cost onffii:iil1*"*iiftillffffi:'"*o charge ;,.h "*t to ,,,h owner as'a spiciar Assessment, 2' rnternal Roadways' Internal access to the common Interest community shall beby private roadways owned and maintained by the Association r", trr" ,* of owners and theirguests and invitees' As further described in A;icl; v[ii"ro*, d* go*Jiroirectors shalr lerryAssessments against each own", fo, t1" o*"r';;;" rata share of annual common AreaExpenses related to the maintenance' repair *a *pr".J*"nt of the internal private roadways. coll*crr oN oF ffifrlfrH+: ; ENF,.RGEMENT 1' Assessments' To the extent the Association shall be responsible for the paymentof anv such assessments that shall consist "r *y li"r ^"r -**"" ;;;;;, the same may belawfully imposed on the owners o'u pro rata basis, as otherwise provided-in rrri, paragraph I ofthis Article vIII' which co*mon L*p"nr", shall include, but ,ot u. ii*iila ,o the folrowing:expenses and costs- of maintaining, iepairilg *a proJng of roads *itt i, and accessing thecommon Interest community; "*["or", ofhe arcrritectura gommiu"e; and the insurance,accounting and legal functions of tire Association i""u"",i""ry, trr" to-.*o' Area Expenses,),The Board of Directors. also may "rt uti.t ""^d;;;.;y ;d reserve tu"Jr-t# may be necessaryand/or advisable to satisfutrr" ourilutions of ,rr""arrJ"i"tion, including, without limitation" thepayment of common Area Expensei, and to fund *fi;; anticipated costs and expenses of theAssociation to be incurred i" p*"ii :f g" ;;"#,;rd*9n! of the purposes for which theAssociation has been*established (collectively, "i.r.rd"-iLar). The Riserve Funds shall be insuch amounts as the Board of DirLctors may deem necessary and/or advisable to accomplish theaforesaid purposes' The Board of Diiectors also shall have.t{e1ghl grring any calendar year tolevy and assess against each owner a special urr.rr*.ntG) (d" "s;ffi;ssessment(s),) insuch amount(s) as the Board of Directors may deem necessary and/oi advisable to accomplishthe purpose or purposes of the Association, p*rr*ito-ti-is Declaration, the Articles and/or theBylaws' For all pu{poses hereof, trr" i.rn ;special assessments,, also shall inctude any fines, D_e c I ar at i o n of p r ot ec t iv e C w enan ts forThe Ranch at-Coulter Creek p.U.D. Page t9 of2| H fees, including, without limitation' utility fees' A;; E"p.nse-s'and Reserve Funds' which may terms and conditions hereof' Declaration of Protecti've Covenants for fn" n"*n at Coulter Creek P'U'D' assessments, exclusive of Common on an Owner in accordance with theand other be levied ll ll rl r! ll I I I I I I I I I I I Each owner shall be required to pa1 such owner's pro rata portion of the common Area Expenses, trr" n"r.ri" r*a" and any sf""ia Assessments (couectively, "Assessments"), which pro rata portion shall be an amount d;J '" a {acti.ont. the numerator of which shall be the number of Lots to wtrictr such owner l*" r". simple titre at the time such Assessment shall become due and payabre, and the a*o*irrutor of wirich shall be the totar nirmber of Lots that comprise the conrlion'Interest c"r;r"iit. A1l .olners shall be obligated to pay any Assessments imposed by the esso"i-ation '*A;o' the Board 9f P:.""Ys' pursuant to the provisions hereof. ;;;, * ot1"*,;;fued by the Board of Directors' all Assessments sha* be payabre to the Association "t th;th;; "*"rrt address thereof, within thirty (30) days after receipt of rvritten noti"" tt'"ttof by the Owner of each Lot' If any owner shatl fail to pa'y the fuIl amorrnt of any Assessment on,a timely basis, the unpaid portion "f ;;"h ;ount shali U"r, irr,"r"st, from #a ffitt the due date thereof' at the lesser of the ma:rimum rate of interest p.*r*"a blr t1w anJ such rate as shall be imposed by the Board of Directors, which rate to U"-i"ipo'"a by the goara of Uirectors shall not exceed one and five tenths percent (1.5%) per month.'ffi;;#;-*d t* five (5) days following the due date of any such Asses;;; ,h" Board of Oir""iorr, in addition to ti'" other remedies to which the Association wourd be entitred, p*rrr*i io the provisions hereof, may impose a late charge on such defaurting owner as to such ""pJili;of such Assessment, the amo,nt of which late charge may be "*"iiirn"a by the q"*d oi Directors; p'o'iaed' howwel$at the amo,nt of any such late charge sha[ not exceed or;;;dr;a *a r.iolooir* (s100.00) per day for each day that such portion of such Assessment shall remain ,"t;J atei ttre expiration of said 5-day period. In additiori, ,h;;-"*d "f Dir;;;rru[ u" "rrtiit.a to co[ect reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in conneciion with uny d"m;d(s) for payment and/or other collection action(s) taken with respect t" th" ;;;-pu,**i of any such delinquent Assessments' 2.LienforNon-paymentofAssessments,AllunpaidAssessmentsler,iedbythe Board of Directors shall constifirte " #"";g"i"t the r'o(g-owne{ u1 t"l'owner' which shall be superior (prior)," rfi"*frlr ii*, *a "n"r*br*"es, excepting only the following: a.Ta:randspecialassessmentliensonanyLotinfavorofanygovernmental assessing unit; and re of record that shan encumber any Lot, b' A11 sums unpaid on a first mortgag inctuding, without limitation,-aii ;fid "blig;;; t"*t * shall be provided by such encumbrance' EachownerherebyagreesthattheAssociation'slienagainstllglforthenon.payment of Assessments shall be superio' to tf'"-t'omestead ";;il; provided by Colorado Revised Page 20 of28 t: ll lr t: lr lr lr lr lr T t I T I I Statutes $3 8-41 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 shall signifu 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 Directors, 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 and the legal description thereof, which notice shall be signed by one (l) member of the Board of Directors and shall be 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 mannir as a mortgage on real property in the County, upon the recording of a notice of claim thereof. In any such foreclosure proceeding, the defaulting Owner shall be required to pay all costs and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the Associationin connection with such proceedings, as well as all costs and expenses incured 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 ttrat shail 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 appointnent 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 itself, and on behalf of any and/or ail 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. Declaration of Protective Covenants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D.Page 2l of28 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 Common Interest Community 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 (l) y.* fi*itution 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 *r*o.*t 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. 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 uariruUt" repaiis, includiig, *ith.;"t fmitation, performing any OMR expressly required to be p"Jor*"0 by the Association, pursuant to the provisions hereof, and investigating and/or responding to emergency circumstances. The Association may access each Lot at all reasonable times (and at any timi in the event of an emergency) to determine gompliance with the^ conditions of appiovals of the Common Interest Community granted !v{r" commissioners of the County urrd to determine and enforce compliance with all of the provisions of this Declaration. ARTICLE X INS[]RANCE 1. 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 s""urities, and forgery. This policy also shall cover peffions *tro stratt serve the Association, without compensation. b. Coverage for members of the Board of Directors and the officers of the Associatio", iolt]oaiffi-*ithdi iilit"tion, committee memb-ers,-against libel, {q$:t: false arresi i;;iff;f pri*"V, "oott *9- g*ittions, and other forms of liability ;;;ily;.lriir[ i, offiiei's' anri directors' liability insurance policies' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I t Declaration of Protective Covenants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D' I I I Page 22 of28 l: l: t: l: lr lrI t I I c. General liability and property "6ys1ageS.d. Covera$g -against such other risks of a similar or dissimilar nature as theBoard of Directors shall deem necessary and/or advisable. ARTICLE XI DECLARANT'S RESERVED RIGHTS Declarant hereby expressly reseryes to itself and its successors and assigns the following described rights, whi$ include development rights and special Declarant rights, any one or moreof which rights may be exercised, at the sole and absolute discretion of Declarani, at any time and from time to time during the period commencing upon the recording of this Declaration inthe office of the Garfield County Clerk and Recordei ana ending on thJdate of termination of such rights established under Section 2 of Article XII hereof. it is expressly understood that Declarant shall not be obligated to exercise any of these reserved rights. Suctgese*J;gh" may be exercised upon or in connection with all or any portion of the Common tnte-restCommunity. Such the reserved rights here and after set forth.uy not be amended, modified,terminated or'otherwise altered in any way without the expressed prior written consent oiDeclarant. All conveyances of Lots and other portions of the Common Interest Community hereafter made, whether by Declarant or otherwisl, shall be deemed and construed to reserve toDeclarant and./or to grant to Declarant all of the rights reserved by and to Declarant in thisArticle XI, even though no specific reference to such rightr uip"*r in the conveyance instruments. Nothing in this Article XI shall limit or impair any otfr#rights granted or reserved to Declarant by other provisions of this Declaration or thi Coloiado Commonlnterest ownershipAct. The following rights are hereby reserved to Declarant and its successors and assigns: 1. Completion of Improvements. The right throughout the Common InterestCommunity to complete improvernents indicated on ti" Final plat, as such plat and thisDeclaration may be amended from time to time and the right to construct and complete improvements required by the terms of any Subdivision Improveinents Agreement with Garfield County, Colorado. Furthermore, the right to create, grant and/o, ,r" *J enjoy additional non- exclusive easements, and to relocate existing platted easements, upon or across any portion of theCommon Interest Community except building envelopes, * rnuy be reasonably ie[uired for thecompletion by Declarant of the above-described improvements or the etrective exercise byDeclarant of any of the other reserved rights described in this Article XI. 2. Sales, Marketing and Management. The right to construct, locate or operate, and to maintain upon, and to i"*o',r. from, Lots owned by Declarant, and/or the Common elements, in the discretion of Declarant, ffid in such number, size and location as may be reasonably required by Declarant in connection with the completion of improvements, the management of the development, and/or the promotion, marketing, sale or r"nt"l of Lotq the following: Declaration of Protective Covenants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.II.D.Page 23 of28 a. Sales offices, management offices, and/or construction offtces, and structures containing or relating to the same. Such offices, to the extent they are not situated on a Lot are-hereby declared to be personal property of the Declarant and shall in *y "ur" be removable by Declarant or its successors or assigns promptly upon the Declarant or its successors or assigns ceasing to be a Lot owner; b. Signs identiffing and advertising the Common Interest Community and the Lots therein, are relating to development or construcfion thereon; b. Model residences constucted or to be constructed on Lots; d. parking areas and facilities, and lighting, necessary or desirable in the marketing of the Common Interest Community and the Lots to perspective Owners; e. Employees and offices; equipment; vehicles; and marketing and construction materials ; f. Together with the right to attract, incite or bring perspective purchasers of Lots into the common Interest community at all times, and to permit them to use and enjoy the common elements 3. Merger. The right to merge or consolidate the Common Interest Community with another Common Interest Community of the same form of ownership' 4. I)eclarant Control of Association. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, Declarant shall be entitled to select and appoint, in its sole discretion, Directors, in accordance with the Bylaws (the "Declarant's Control Period"), until tlre expiration of q" Declarant,s Control perioi as defined below. The Declarant's Control Period shall cease on the happening of any oi tfr. following events, whichever occtlrs earlier: (a) sixty (60) days after "o^*.y*-"e of seventy-five perce"Tesy;of the total number of Lots that may be created within the Common Interest'Community have been conveyed to persons other than Declarant; (b) two iZ) V"*, after the lL corrr"yance of a Lot by Declarant in the ordinary course of business; (c) i*o"tZl years after any right io add new Lots was last exercised by Declarant; or (d) when, in its discr#on, Declarant so ditermines. 5, Declarantrs Rights to Grant and Create Easements. The rightJo q,urrt, creale or reserve temporary and permanent easements or to relocate existing easements for (a) access to and egress from oi through the common Interest community; (b) utilities, including but not limited to, water, sewer and electrical lines; (c) drainage, irrigation and- ditch and pipeline easements; and (d) ott ", purposes incident to the development and sale of the Common Interest Community (collectively the "Easements"). Such Easernents may be located by Declarant i", 9t, under, over and across .o.*on elements or upon Ldts within the common Interest communiB' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Declaration of Protective Covenants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D. I I I Page 24 of28 I T I I I T T I T T t I T T I so long as such easements do not lie within any building envelope. Declarant shall further havethe right to grant to public or quasi-public entities the right to construct certain storage or othersimilar facilities on the common elements in connectior, *itf, the provision of utilities or otherservices to the Common Interest Community. Any such facifities so located, and of alldistribution lines located in any easements created puisuant to provisions hereof, or otherwise, shall, in all events, belong to the provider of such services. 6. Withdrawal Rights and Procedure. The right at any time and from time to timeto withdraw from the Common Interest Community any Declarant-Owned Lot or Lots, orCommon Elements. withdrawal may only be accomplished by the recording by Declarant ofan amendment to this Declaration effected by the withdrawal, and an amendment to theFinal Plat affected by the withdrawal. Upon the recording of such amendments, thewithdrawn T'ots, or Common Area shall no longer be part of the Common Intlrest Community or subject to this Declaration in any way. b. Each Declarant-Owned Lot, and each Declarant-Owned Common Element, is hereby described and declared to be a separate portion of real estate that is subject to this right of withdrawal, and Declarant expressly reserves the right to withdrawone or more Declarant-Owned Lots and/or all or a portion of any DJchrant-Owned Common Elements from the Common Interest Community. OnL a Lot has been conveyed to a Lot Owner other than Declarant, that portion oithe real estate is no longer subject to this right of withdrawal. Likewise, once a Common Element has bJen conveyed to the Association, that portion of the real estate.is no longer subject to thisright of withdrawal. c. The withdrawn property shall be subject to whatever easements, if any, may be reasonably necessary for access or utility service to, or operation or management or use or enjoyment oe the Common Interest Community or any-part thereof. Siriilarly,the Owner(s) of the withdrawn property shall have whatever easements, if any are reasonably necessary for access or utility service to or for use of enjoyment of thewithdrawn property over and across the common elements within the Common InterestCommunity. At the time any withdrawal of real estate is accomplished, Declarant shall record whatever documents are necessary to establish such reciirocal easements in the Garfreld County, Colorado records. 7 - Subdivision of Lots. Declarant shall have and hereby reserves the right to subdivide any Declarant-Owned Lot located within the Common Interest Community to -create additional Lots, subject to the mzu<imum number of Lots set forth in Article I of this Dlclaration;provided, however that such Subdivision is consistent with the Subdivision Regulations in Garfield County, Colorado, or that a variance ttrat obtained to such regulations if nelessary, andthat the Subdivision is accomplished in compliance with Garfield Cognty Subdivision Declaration of Protective Cwenants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D. t I I t Page 25 of28 requirements. Declarant shall also have and hereby reserves the right to convert one or more Lois in the common element. Upon the Subdivision of any Lot or the conversion of any Lot and to common elements in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein, the allocated interest of all Owners shall be reallocated in accordance with the definition of allocated interest contained in the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act' g. Other Reserved Development Rights. The right with respect to all or any Declarant-Owned portion of the Common Interest Community (including the Lots) to (a) create corrmon elements; (b) create additional Lots, subject to the maximum set forth in Article I to this Declaration; (c) combined Lots; (d) convert Lots into cofirmon elements; (e) convert cofilmon elements into Lots; and (0 create common elements. g. Transfer of Declarant's Reserved Rights. Any one or more rights created or reserved for the benefit of Declarant under this Article XI or elsewhere in this Declaration may be transferred to any person by an instrument describing the right or rights transferred and recorded in Garfreld Ciounty, iolorado. Such instrument shall be executed by the transferor Declarant and the transferee. 10. Termination of Declarant's Reserved Right_s._ - With the exception of Declarant,s right to appoint or remove members of the Board of Directors and Officers of the Associatior, tI" rights reserved to Declarant in this Article )O shall automatically terminate an expire uponthe firit to occur of (i) the date which is thirty (30) years after the recording of this Declaration in the records of Garheld County, Colorado, or (ii) Declarant's relinquishment and surrender of such rights by recorded instrument. Declarant may from time to time relinquish and sturender one or mJre U"t less than all of the reserved rights, in which event the unrelinquished reserved rights shall remain fully valid and effective for the remainder of the term thereof. The Association shall extend the timi period for exercise of a development right, or reinstate -a lapsed development right, subject to whatever terms, conditions and limitations the Association may impose on the -subsequent exercise of the development right. The extension or renewal of a development right *d *y terms, conditions and limitations shall be included in an amendment "*."Gd by Declarant or the Owner of the real estate subject to the development right and the Association. ARTICLE XII GENERAL PROVISIONS l. Declaration to Run. A11 of the covenants, condjtions and restrictions contained in this Declaration;ffiI6 u-U.n"itt to and a burden- upon the owners and the title to all of the lands in the Common Interest Community, and the Uehetits and burdens of all said covenants, ;;;ditil; *a rirtri"ti*s shall run with the title to all of the lands in the Common Interest CommunitY 2. Termination of Declaration. In the event this Declaration shall not have been sooner ru"rn uv t.rrni"uiia, purguant io g.ov applicatle laws of the State, the County and/or the ;;;;ir];il;;oi; iiiir Dlcldration may be tenirinated on January 1,202s, bv a vote of at least :l :l rl rl :l rl II rl rl ll I I I I Declaration of Protective Covenants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D.Page 26 of28 lr lr t: t: t: lr lr lr !r ItrI T T I I geleqtf-fi1epep91t (7.5%) of the votes entitled to be cast by the Members at a meeting of theMembers duly held, wtrether- in p€rson or represented by proxy. If this Declaration shalT not beMembers duly held, wtrether in p€rson or represented by proiy. tf tnG O."t*uii"n rfrj so terminated, then this Declaration shall continue to be in full fo."" and effecr for srrr twenty-five (?S) V"g periods, unless, at the close of any such 25-year period, tfris Oecfarationol"oll L- +a*i*^+^J L-, ^ -.^e^ ^f -^----^r-- .c-. -. /48^r\ r ,1 .{.: .- -shall be terminated by a vote of_seventy-five .(75o/o)- of .tfrr votes entitt"a ilr il ;";i bt th;Members at a meeting of th." Members duly held, wheiher in person o, r"p..r"rt"a Uyi-*i,. ;the event of any such termination by the Members. a orooe.i, certified lonv .,f a resntrrinn nfthe event of any such termination by the d, whether in person or represented by proxy. In bers, a properly certified copy of a r6s6lution oftne -everu -or qny sucn terrunatlon by the Members, a properly certified copy of a resolution of such termination shall be placed- on record in the Recorde^r's Offr"", *ittri"'Ji* fO) *""tt r-ih"ithe meeting at which such vote shall have been cast. 3. Amendment of Declaration. This Declaration may be amended by a vote ofseventy-fivegeyeqty-fiv.e pe1c91t (ryyi o{ the votes entitled to be cast by the Members at a me6ting ;ftlr;Members duly held, whether in person or represented by pr6xy, so lone ^ u prop"rlv iertifiedby-proxy, so long as a properly iertified :_:p,L "l1;e3oluti9,n of such amendment snat ue.ptu"6don i6"-d i""G C";;;ir t iii;;;within six (6) months after the meeting at which such vote shall have U.* r*t. 4. Severability. Should any part of this Declaration be declared invalid or YTI"IT3bI" !v anv.cgurt o^f 99qpet9nt jurisdiction, such decision shall noi .tr";i trr" "aiaiilof the remaining provisions of this Declaration. 5. Paragraph Headings. The article and paragraph headings within thisDeclaration shall be foi conveniencl only and shall not be "^o"r#-,r"i as ; G;ifi" p"rt-or ur"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 an] failure to act with respect to any matter, if such action taken orsuch iuil*. to act shall have beenin good faith and without malice. The Owners severally agree to protect, defend, indemnifr andhold harmless the Association and the Board of Directbrs, iniluding without limitation, all members thereof from and against any and all claims, actions, "u.rrE, of action, judgmints, 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. full force and effect for successive Declaration of Protective Carcnants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D.Page 27 of28 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Declaration of Protective Covenants for the Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D. has been executed by Declarant as of the date first above written. SlC-Laurence, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company By: Name: Title: STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF LAKE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged and sworn to before me thil . = daY.offfi ;.""1*?d:'tl?,'""'ffiT*"hi:f ',ff ffi #i"3Tff :ffi "3J; Member and Manager of Declarant. Witness my hand and official seal. Notary Public My commission expires: Declaration of Protective Covenants for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D. I I I T I ) ) ss. ) I I I T I I I I I T I I I I Page 28 of28 t: l: lr lr t: lr Ir lr lr lr lrt T I I t EXHIBIT A A PARCEL OF I-AND SITUATED IN LOT 5 OF SECTION 1, IN TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RAIVGE 88wEsr OFTHE 6th P.M., wLr2sET/4Ettzswr/4Al.ID Lors 6,7, AI.ID 8 oF sEcrIoN 6; N.1/2NEU4,swl/4M1/4, AI'ID M1/4Nw1/4, oF SECTION 7, Al;-tr roffismp 7 SoUTH, ner.ror 87 wESTOFTHE 6rh p.M. YYv "" 'vs! SAID PARCEL OF I.AI{D BEING MORE PARTICUI-ARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:BEGINMNGATTHE 1/4 CORNER OFSAID SECTIONS 1AI{D 6; TIIENCE S 89"3739, EALONGTHE EAST.WEST 1/4 SECTION LINE 50I.1.37 FEET TO THE NE CORNER OF LOT 8 OFSAIDsEcrIoN 6; THENCE THE FOLLOWING FOUR 1+1 COURSTS ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF LOT8 OF SAID SECTION 6; 1) S 00.50,11, E 1208.71 FEET 2) N 89"4451" E 416.06 FEET 3) S 00.5345'E 148.00 FEET 4) N 87'29O9' W L332.93 FEET TO A POINT ON TIIE EASTERLY LINE OF THE WITfSELI4 OFSAID SECTTON 6; THENCE IJAVING THE BOI'I{DARY OF LOT 8 OF SECTION 6 S OO'4532' EALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE OF W1/2SE1 14 L31.5.67 FEET TO THE E1/16 CORNER OF SAIDSECTION 6; THENCE S 89"3954' E ALONG TIIE SOUTI{ERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION 61334.07FEET To rHE sourHEAsr coRNER oF SAID sEcrIoN o; rtreNcr LEAVING SAIDsourHERLY LINE s 0oo40o3'E ALoNc rHE BoLTNDARv oFTHE N1/2NE1/4 tix.tgFEET;THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID BOUNDARY OF THE N1/2NE L/4 S 8g"41.'L8' W ].338.40FEET To THE NEl/16 coRNER oF SAID sEcrIoN z; nreNCe-HavrNG SArD BouNDARy oFTHE N1/2N81/4 S OO'28O4' E ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF THE SW1/4NE1/4 OF SECTION 77309'73 FEET TO THE E1/16 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE CONTINUTNG ALoNGSAID BoUNDARY oF rHE swl/4NE1/4 s 8e.0423, w rs+isg FEii-ro-.i,ire'iii.ir* voCORNER OF SECTION 7; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID BOUNDARY OF THE -, swl/4NE1/4 N 00"2029', W 13V1.L7 EEET TO Tr{E N1/16 CORNER OF SArD SeCTloN Z; THENCEI.EAVING SAID BOUNDARY OFTHE SW1/4N81/4 S 89'1.421'WALONG THE BOUNDARY OFTHE NEV4T\NV1'/4 OF SAID SECTION 7 1363.74 FEETTO THE }.nvv16 coRNER oF SAID.SECTION 7; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID BOUNDARY OF TIIE NE1/4NW1/4 N 0094231'w 1350.06 FEET To rHE w1/16 coRMR oF sArD secuoNi o Al.[D 7; THENSE LEAyTNG 5AIDBOUNDARY OF THE NE1/4NW1/4 ALONG THE BOUNDANY OT IOT 7 OF SAID SECTION 6 THEFOLLOWINGTHREE(3)COURSES: v'-v v!\ 1) N 89.3956'W 530.35 FEET 2) S 87"2I'I9" W 843.22888T TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECfiON 63) N O1'06CI0' E L327.25 EEET TO THE 51/16 CORNER OF SECTION 1 A}.ID 6 THENCE LEAVING THE BOUNDARY OF LOT 7 OF SAID SECTION 6, ALoNG THE BoUxDARyoF Lor s oF sArD sECTroN 1 THE FoLLowrNG nrnre [i) counses, 1) N 89'21'15' W 1346.46 FEET TO THE SE1/16 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 12) N 00'1.8'18" W 1322.1,t FEET TO THEEllt6 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 13) N 89.5937" E 1327.73 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING SAID PARCEL OF I.AIYD CONTAININ G 47I,O48ACRES. rl :l :l :l rl rl rl rl rl rl ll T I I I Exhibit 9 Final Decree Re: Application for Underground Water Rights with Augmentation Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application T" I T T I T t T I T I T T T T T T T The above entitled Application was filed on April 3o,zou2.and an Anlnded Application was filed on July 31,2002, and was refened to the undenigned as.Water Referee for Water Division No. 5, State of colorado, by ttre water Judge of saidtourt, in accordance with.Article 92 of ritle 37, cororado Revised stitutes rgZ3,knJwu as The water Right Determination and Administratioa Act of 1969. And the rurdersiged Referee having made such investigationl -" 3t Becessary to determine whether or not the stateme* i" ihe Applicatiorl are true urd having becll: fully advised with respect to the subject ,u,t ioitte Application does hereby make the following determinatioo *d Ruling as the Referee in this matter, to wit: FI}IDINGS OF FACT A COURTUSEONLY DISTRICT COURT, WATER DMSION 5, COLORADO GarE eld Counqv Courthouse 109 8'h Street, Suite 104 Glenwood SPrings, CO 81601 97A1945-5075 IN fiIE APPLICATION FOR WATER RIGHTS FOR SLC-I-AURENCE, LLC in Garfield County Scott C. Miller, #26181 Paticlq lv1iller & KroPf' P.C. 730 E. Durant, Suite 200 Aspen, CO 81611 97 O t 920-1028' TelePhone 97 01925-6847 - Facsimile miller@waterlaw.cbm Case Number: 02cw108 RI]LING OF REFEREE District Court, Water Division 5 Page2 CaseNo.02CW108 Ruling of Referee 2) Name, address and telephone number of Applicant: SlC-Laurence,LLC c/o Patrick, Miller & KroPf' P'C' 730 E. Durant St'' Suite 200 AsPen, CO 81611 (970) 920-1028 T t t I I T I I t I I t I I I I I T t 3) 4) Nameofwe[ su'uctures: L:f#::1il:l$:llill. I Laurence Ranch Well No' 3 t::::il:H:l$lllilli Description of Conditional Water Rigbs: A.LegalDescription-9lw.errField(allinGarfieldCorruty):TheLaurenceRanch well Nos. t-s witt be l0cated in a *etl fieid on tle tiso acre Laurence Ranch propelv .t^wt'n*"t' at CouftJ C"'tj' which '*,ff#.Tmqtf legallv ' a.rcriUlA atlo*o*t' and showu graphically on the Lot 5 of Section 1, in Township 7 south, Range 88 west of the 6s P'M" w '/z SE %,EY2wi74 *d Lots 6, 7 i;;;ff;il";'I "NE %' sw %NE % andM % I'iw Yo, afin Section ?'T;;hipl !"f*; R-g; 8i'*est of the 6ft P'lvI' (hereinafterrefenedtoas"LaurenceianchProperty'') B. Source for all wells: Groundwater tributary to C-oulter Creek, which is tibutary to cattle cr".k, ;hich is tributary to the Roaring Fork River' C. Appropriation date for each well: January 15' 2002 Amount or-.u.t *.*, 0.40';.f* irg' ii*), conditional.- The cumulative annual diversions from all *.ifr foi.fi rt.J*ill be34,54 acre feet' D. uses for each well: Domestic, fire protection, stoclsvatering' and inigation for up to 6.2acres (approximately i0;m'0 ,qo*. feet per log of lawns and garduts containedwitfrin Ure Lauence Ranch Property' The name and address of the owner of the land upon which the points of diversion of the *.ift *A the place of use is located is: Applicant's) 6) 7) T I I I t I I t T I T T I T I I T I I District Court, Water Division 5 Page 3 CaseNo.02CW108 Ruling of Referee Name of Stnrctures: Laurence Pond No' 1 Laurence PondNo. 2 Laurence Pond No. 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 herein seeki to add a new, .iaitionut use of "augmentation" to each of these stnrctures, as follows: Description of Conditional Water Storage Rights: A. Legal Description of (in Garfield Counry): 1. Laurence Pond No. l: The center of Laurence Pond No' 1 is located in the Iwl/4 of the sE % of Section 6, Township 7 south, Range 87 West of the iil p.lrt., at a point 1800 feet from the south section line and 2050 feet from the eaSt section line of said Section 6' 2. Laurence PondNo. 2: The center of Laurence Pond No' 2 is located in the swl/4 of the sEl/4 ois".tioo 6, Township 7 South, Ylg. 87 West of *r. it p.irr., .t " poini 1200 feet from the south section line and 1750 feet from the east section line of said Section 6' 3. Laruence Pond No. 3: The center of Laurence Pond No' 3 is located in the NE1/4 of the swl/4 oi i..tioo 6, Township 7 South, 1-g" 87 west of A"id p.M;;" poio, 1800 feet from the rooth 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 oii..tion 6, Township 7 south, l-g. 87 west of th;;,i ;.N{-;". p"i"i 1150 feet from the south section line and 1450 feet from the west section line of said Section 6' B. Ditch used to fill Laruence Pond Nos. 14: Laurence Ditch' with point of diversion located on the West bank of Mesa Crgek in the SE % NE % of Section 36, Township 6 South, Range 88 West of the 6h P.M., at a point whence the East quarter corner of said Section36 bears south 52o 30'East 438 feet' see lulap attached hereto as Exhibit ,.A-,.-,, Capacity of Ditch: Laurence Ditch, 4.0 c.f.s. SECOND CLAINI Dishict Court, Water Division 5 Page 4 CaseNo.02CW108 Ruling of Referee G. C.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 tributary 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, suryey, monumentation and legal description' Date water applied to beneficial use for augmeutation: 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: Z}acre feet, conditional, u/ith 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. Latuence Pond No. 4: 30 acre feet, conditional, with the right to fill and refill continuously year rormd in priority. New, Additionat Use Claimed: Augmentation for the use in this plan, including the right to store consumptive use credits associated with dry up of historically i"ig."a acreage. Larrrence Pond Nos. 1-4 and releases of such storage water will be -rnade for augmentation and replacement ptrPoses, 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; 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. 1: 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. I I t I T T I I T I I T I T T I t I I D. E. F. H. 10) 11) ls) 8) e) I T t I I I I I T I T I I t I I I I T District Court, Water Division 5 Page 5 CaseNo.02CWl08 Ruling of Referee 13) 14) 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 Apq[c9!;lhe Laurence Ditch headgate is located on land owned by Grande Ronde River, LLC, 420 East Main Street, Suite 206, AsPen, CO 81612' Remarks: Lar:rence Pond Nos. 1-4 do not and will not intercept groundwater' 12)Decreed point of diversion: A. The southeast end of the dara of Consolidated Reservoir is located at a point from which the common quarter .oror* of Sections 19 and 20, Township 6 South' Range 87 W;;tt" O* P.M., bears North 50o90' East, a distance of 587'2 feet' Sotrce: Consolidated Reservoir sotrce of supply is fr'9m t{: West branch of Coulter ar*k, tiuot.ry to cattle creek, tributary to Roaring Fork River Appropriation dates and amounts: A. Consolidated Reservoir- September 8, 1898' B. 595 acre feet, absolute, of which 119 acre feet are owued by the Applicant' Historic Uses: Applicant's interest in the Consolidated Reservoir has been used historically to flood irrigate approximately 231acre.s gf hay meado*.ol the 480 acre Laurence Ranch fropert| Thi iocation ofthi, historically irrigated land is :h:''^ on the map attached as Exhibii "B.' However, this is a '\rater short" system and Applicaut's interest in many years has not amounted to a full inigation supply Pt-et 231 acres' Water has been diverted and stored t"gutrtty in th; Consoiidated Reservoir from upfro*i*.tely the time of the appropriat[n date of September 8, 1898 to the present a'.[.. Oiroritns into the Reservoii are continuous throughout the year' TTIIRD CLAI}I cHAi\GE OF WATER RIqHTS Name of stnrcture: Consolidated Reservoir Information from original decrees: Decreed Amount (Amount Awned by Applicant) 2lt5lt92l595 AF, absolute (20% or 119 AF) C.A.ZlM; Garfield County District Court District Court, Water Division 5 Page 6 CaseNo.02CWl08 Ruling of Referee 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 auglnentation of out-of- priority consumptive stream depletions associated with development of the Laurence itanctr- Property described in the augmentation plan set forth herein. 8.1 acres of historically inilated land will be permanently removed from historic inigation by the creation oilotr, change in irrigation pattem, and the development of roads, infrastructure, and home sites. Thus, of the original23l acres historically irrigated, Applicant will only inigate 222.9 acres and the remaining 8.1 acres will be permanently removed from inigation. The 8.1 acres of dry-up area is identified on the map attached hereto as fxtriUit "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 per acre. The 1.76 acre feet per acre figure for determining consumptive use credit only applies to the 8.1 acres of dryup 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 inigated land. Such dry up will make available 14.25 acre-feet of consumptive use crrdits. 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 Juty; 2.13 af in Augst; 1.83 af in . September; and 0.35 af in October. Applicant's angineer has delenglned that 31.4 acre feet 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 renrrn 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 lVlanagement. The name and address of the owner of the land upon which the new place of use is located: Applicant. Name of stnrctures to be augmented: A. Laruence Ranch Well No. l, 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. 18) I I I I I I I I T I I I t I I I T T T FOI]RTH CLAIM I I T I I T t I I I t I I t I I I T I District Court, Water Division 5 PageT CaseNo.02CWl08 Ruling of Referee 19) Description of water rights to be used for augmentation: A. Laurence Pond Nos. 1.4, as described in the Second Claim above. B.Consumptiveusecreditsassociatedwithdry.upof-landshistoricallyirrigated 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 property, which is existing r*.h ru"a i" the cattle creek drainage near the confluence with coulter creek. In addition to the 26 home sites, there will be- a ranch manager's residence, an equestrian facility *J "p to ten J10) h9r1es'.^The home sites will be developed primarily on the noti-.g1.J;"al portilns of the 480 acres and the ranching and farming operation will remain largely intact' Alldomesticandlawrr/gardenirrigationwatlwillbesuppliedbydiversionsfromthe , ,Wells a.roiU.J in the Firrt Ct.irri above, which will be ctnnected to a private cenml , water supply system. eu *.t.i-agntr .pplbl for and involved herein are a pilrt of an . integrated water supply plan. ef aom.itic 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 dernand for the residential dwelling units and the lawn/garden irrigation, and the associated consumptivt.l:.e is set forth in the Table attached under Exhibit ..C.,, The estimated in-houseftuilding walel demand has been converted to Equivalent ResiJential Units GQfg, where * fO5 is defined as in- building demand for 3.5 poro* using 100 gallons ftt p"tton per day' Two EQRs are ass,med ror ra.t of the 26 homes, inJtuain#ny associated accessory dwelling unit; and one EeR is assumed for &e ranch *"rr.g.i', residence, including any associated accessory dwelling unit. This results in 53 EQR',s for the in-house water demand at full build out of the development. Actual details oith. development may vary' so long as the totalEQRwaterdemandcoveredhereunderisnotexceeded.Achangeinmixofuses shall be approved by the Division Engineer' In addition to the in-house uses there will be up to 6.2.aqesrcf lawn, garden and landscape inigation (approximatety 10,000 square feet per lot)' -The water demand for irrigation i, z]rg u.ri iirt po ".r, using the bhney clllllT:T1. consumptive use for *ris irrigation demand is 1.76 acre ieet p., ..ri. Assumptions used for the Blaney Criddl. ;;-lyrit are as follows: Average monthly precipitation.and temperatues are based on Aspen and Glenwoodsprings ieather Jutiin data adjusted proportionately by the elevation of the site specific tocatiin with respect to the elevation of the two stations; .rop gro*h coefficients-fo, hay were used; and irrigation season and percent daylight hours lvere based on location' District Court, Water Division 5 Page 8 CaseNo.02CW108 Ruling of Referee 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 l l 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 *iU 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. Stream depletions identified hereunder wili take into account delayed pumping effects to the surfate stream 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 administered that requires replaciment of oot 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 irrigated under applicant's interest in the Consolidated Riservoir, as described in tire 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 i.d"ir[ replacemeniof out of priority depletions caused by the pumpTg from the Wells deicribed in the First Claim above, augmentatiou water will be released from one or more of the four Laurence 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 use. Any water released from the Consolidated Reservoir and stored in the Laurence Ponds as consumptive use credits under this paragaph, will not constitute carry-over storage. for the Consolidated Reservoir, and wilinotiount 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 atd97cW273. At times when the CWCB's Cattle Creek instream flow water rights are not being satisfied at or below the confluence of Cattle Creek and Coulter Creelq Applicant will: (1) cr:rtaii all out of priority diversions into the on-site Laurence Ponds for the new use of augmentation; and (21r.pt".., in time and amount (taking into account delayed pum?ing), all out-of-priority aepteiions associated with the Wells as identified in the Fint 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 Reseryoir, in accordance with the operation of this augmentation plan. t I t I I I I t I I t I I I T I T I I 22) 23) 24) 2s) 26) T I t I t T I I I I I I I t I T I I I District Court, Water Division 5 Page 9 CaseNo.02CW108 Ruling of Referee 21) Timely Statements of opposition were filed in this matter by: Twin Lakes Reservoir & canal company, by and through their attorneys, carlson, Hammond & Paddock' LLC; consolidated Reservoir, Inc., uv *a througtr- their attorneys Balcomb & Green' P'C'; Colorado Water Conservation'Board, Uy ina though their attomey' the Colorado Attorney G.n.rut, and; the State and 6irition Engineers, 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 all water ri-ehts, change of water rights, augmentation plan involved herein, *i *.r. duly publishel and adequate notice was provided as required by law pursuant to C.R.S. 5ii'02-lOZ. The Referee also finds that the relief requested herein is consistent with the relief originatty requested in the Application a3d.Amended Application for which public notice *as piouia.O. The Referee further finds that the award herein is within the scope of a plan for augmentation as defined in c'R's'' 937'92- 103(9), in finding that the subject plan for augmentation provtdes a detailed program to increase the supply of water .r"ltuUt" for the ieneficial usl by the development of a new or altemate means or points of diversion This Court has jtEisdiction over the subject matter of this Application pt[suant to C'R'S'' 937-92-203 The Referee concludes the Applicant has initiated a valid appropriatigl of the water rights for which ttre afptication'Uas been made he19in, as of the dates claimed' and that tfr.ar. ir unappropriated water available for appropriation. with respect to the conditional water rights herei&.the Referee concludes the Applicant has dernonstrated the requisite first tt 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 otherwise captures, possessed and controlted 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 reasonabie time. The granting of this Application will not cause material injury to any vested water right or decreed conditional water right which is tributary to or has as its sot*ce of supply the Colorado River, as long as the terms and conditions of this Ruling are complied with' District Court, Water Division 5 Page 10 CaseNo.02CW108 Ruling of Referee JUDG1VIENT 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 condirional 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 use, fire protection, irrigation and stockrvatering, with and appropriation date of January 15, 20A2. The cumulative annual diversions from Laurence Ranch Well Nos. 1 through 5 is 34.75 acre feet. B. For 0.40 cfs (180 g.p.m.) for the Laurence Ranch Well No. 2 for the purposes of domestic use, fire protection, irrigation and stoclcuratering, with and appropriation date of January iS, ZOOZ. The cumulative annual diversions from Laurence Ranch Well Nos- 1 through 5 is 34,75 acre feet' C. For 0.40 cfs (180 g.p.m.) for the Laurence Ranch Well No. 3 for the purposes of domestic use, fire piotection, irrigation and stochvatering, with and appropriation . date of January 15, 2002. The cumulative annual diversions from Laurence Ranch Well Nos. I through 5 is 34.75 acre feet' D. For 0.40 cfs (180 g.p.m.) for the Laurence Ranch Well No. 4 for the purposes of domestic *., fir.lrot .iion, irrigation and stochnatering, with and appropriation date of January iS, ZOOZ. The ctrmulative annual diversions from Laurence 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 ut., fir. proteciou, irtigation and stoclovatering, with and appropriation date of January fS, ZO0Z. The cumulative annual diversions from Laurence Ranch Well Nos. 1 through 5 is 34.75 acre feet' F. For 20 acre feet with the right to fiIl and refill continuously year round in priority for the Laruence Pond No. 1 for the nerv 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 | 5, 2002 - . G. For 20 acre feet with the right to fill and refill continuously year rgund in priority for the Laurence Pond No. Z for the new additional purposes of augmentation, including the right to store consumptive use credits associated with dry up of historicaily inigatea acreage, wittr an appropriation date for augmentation purPoses of JanuarY I 5, 2002' T T I T I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I t I I T T I I t I t I I t I I I Distict Court, Water Division 5 Page 11 CaseNo.02CW108 Ruling of Referee H. For 30 acre feet with the right to fill and refrll 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 issociated with dry up of historically inigated acreage, wittr an appropriation date for augmentation Purposes of January 15,2002' I. For 30 acre feet with the right t9 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 historically inigated acreage' wittr an appropriation date for augmentation PurPoses of January 15, 2002' 2. The Applicant shall be granted a decree confirming a change of water rights' as described in the Third Claim, herein' 3.TheApplicantshallbegrantedadecreeconfirmingtheconsumptiveusecreditsofl.T6 acre feet for the dry up of 8.1 ".L. oit ittorically ifrgated lands, with monthly credits as described in the Third C1aim' herein' 4. The Applicant shall be granted a decree approving the Plan for Augmentatiorq as describld in the Fourth Claim, herein' 5. within 60 days of completion of constntction of the Lalrence Ranch Well Nos. 1.5, pursuant to a well permlt, m. eppfi.r"t shall-notiff this-Court -d *t Division of Water Resouces of the precise tocation of such Well(s). k'-*{ application to make the conditional grotrnd water tigil granted herein-absolute, the Applicant shall identiff the specific poiii, of diversion *dtu. temrs and conditions necessary to avoid injury to other water rights from the *tfi p,*ping at that location, to the extent such impact has not been identified in this.*..--f[ir.ouir.r.rlt in changes to thltgqs and conditions of this Ruling *a O.rr.. that are specific to ttre ultimate location of the Well(s)' 6. The Laruence Ranch well Nos. 1 through 5- (andior ottrer wells later identified in accordance with this Ruling) and the Laurence Pond Nos. I through 4 maybe operated in accordance with this Ruling without state administrative curtailment for the benefit of senior appropriatiors, so fong'^ tn1 il{ and conditions herein set forth are fully ad6ered to throughout the opJJo, of this plan for augmentation' subject to Section.3T- g2-305(g), c.R.S., under *t i.n trr. oivision Engineer Ind stut. Engineer shall curtail all out of priority diversions, the depletions from which are not replaced so as to prevent injurY to vested water rights' District Court, Water Division 5 Page 12 CaseNo.02CWl08 Ruling of Referee t I I I I I I I I I I t I I I I I I I 7.This Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this Application pursuant to C-R.S., 537-92-304(6), C.R.S., for reconsideration of injury to the vested rights of others for a ieriod of five (5) years after 75o/o of build-out of the 26 home sites described in Fourth btui* above. Applicant will notify the Water Court and the Division Engineer when 75% build-out iJ 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 3*isai.tion shall expire automatically; provided, however, that the period of retained jurisdiction may be ixtended upon further decision by the Court that non-occurrence of injury 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 any changes in mailing address, and upon a sale or tansfer of this conditional water right a*i"g tG succeeding. diligence period, the tansferee shall file with the Water Court a notice of transfer pursuant to Uniform Water Court Rule 9. Upon request by the Division Engineer, the Applicant shall provide the Division Engineer with copies of all records and accounts and other such information requested by tUebivision Engineer as will allow for the administration of this plan. The Applicant shall install measruing devices, provide accounting, 1nd supply calculations regarding the timing of depletioDs, N may be required by the Division Engineer for oferation of this plan. The Applicant shall also file an annual report with the-Division Engineer by November 15th of each year summarizing diversions and replacanents made under this plan. The Applicant shall establish a homeowners' association which shall be responsible for ensuring that the tenns 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. 11 13. Dated *ur fOha^v ot 4 '20 63 WATER REFEREE: / t4. I I t I I I t I I I I I T I I T I I I District Court, Water Divisrt,n 5 Page 13 CaseNo.02CW108 Ruling of Referee Application for a Hexennial Finding 9f \9a13able Diligence for the .*u'j'":tlr":':f ;ififfi#rir"i *u,.r riehts shail be filed in &sst, , : : ,200L and in ;;.ry sixtt cal.ndut G ihereafter-so long as the tluim*t 1,t.-"::.t111:::1T,.I=."rJr.ri;;;gh,s or until a determiriation has been made that these conditional water rights have become absolute rights by reason of the comPletion of the appfOpfiations, SUBJE(J'I'. It(JWEVtrl(. I(J ALL trf\ rrEI\ f r\rvrs' r rYv"'v Y- dfI{ERi *ai vision Engineer of such priorities anA.n.ngts of rights in accordance with law' C).al*- C,yu" Water Division No. 5 State of Colorado No protest was filed in this matter, accordingly, the foregoing }'-li"g is cdnfirmed and approved" and is *.a. tnr5odgmelt and- decree of this Court; piovided, ho*l"l: that' given the uses proposed and Uirt*i.iffy.ade of the subject water rights involved herein' this plan for augmentation shall ;;Gi " recorsideration by the waier Judge on the 9|!stion of injury to the vested rights of others'duing any petition corrrnenced during the retaiued jr:risdiction period proscribed above. Dated fint &-dav of .I\-e2 W:\S L CU8 lvt3\Plcading\Ruling8efece0lCWl08 FINAL'doc !tu]\!r^ T I I I I I I I t t I T I I t I t I I tU CE 6Ntr ooo or T [iJ oo ExrtufcEooo U;i M : \\'l'f- \i --' ,ll i;t--_-_r '_. (,'\ it-/ __ i'..J I ,-$ r-,"1"'-YliK i",l=i3-ffi f il, ;+\, ,/,,* Pl ,^ "i-'. t 'l ,,'.,\=-Jr-i .) r :i I -: l^9 Ffl, (;' (L 6q2) ET UJOOnZ-2 \,<o kg trtro. ! ot o 'JJo f? o.) E-/ I' [,1,,. \.:-. \v-lirE I;':.\) ?* '\Y, , .4 7l7t o J\ LI,ldl:lt\ l., t, 'ri(,-e Ib, )t I ,/ffi,i| :,r7/,1 rud 01 ttsq/)i 0fl a7 ulI Ei-r-r-ET - frffi i-,NN ?K(iri'il -:-s+ ni :tN (-i ('"-!'d.t ,?-Ii$ uJo- fiprrFfo 5 E[,'-Xi--.\ +w Fo tx UI I T T t T T I I T T I t si TA8LEz 8NOWMA88 I.AND CO. . IAURENCE RANCH. WATER REQUIREMENTS (acreleet) Month otal Demand GonsumplMs uEo (r, Domesilc ln-houee (2) Equestrlan barn (3) Lawn lrdoallon (41 Grop lnhallon (c) Lhealock (6! TOTAL ttt Domestlo ln-hours (u) Commsrclal or Other (e) Lawn Inlgallon (1u) Grop lnhatlon (r rl Llveatock (rz) TOTAL January Fcbruary March April May Junc Jnly Augurl Septombcr Oolobsr Norembsr Deoember 1.764. t.594 1.764 1.708 1.764 1.708 1,764 1.7A4 1.706 1.764 1.708 't.764 0.009 o.oo9 0.009 0.009 o.oo9 0.009 0.009 o.oo9 0.m9 0.009 0.m9 o.o(xt o.(m o.fl)o 0.(m 0.o99 2.65t 3.547 3.289 2.056 1.7frt o.342 0.(m o.(no o.(m o.000 0.m0 o.(m o.mo o.(m o.mo o.(xro o.mo o.(m o.(no o.(m 0.olo o.m9 0.o10 o.oto o.oto o.oto 0.o10 o.olo o.olo o.oto o.oto 0.010 1.784 1.612 1.784 t.826 4.435 6.271 6.073 3.8,10 3.490 2.126 7127 1.70,1 o.265 o.239 0.265 0.250 0.265 0.256 0.265 o.265 o.258 0.265 0.256 o.265 o.ool o.001 o.001 o.ool o.ool o.mt o.m1 o.mt o.001 o.001 o.oot 0.00t o.mo o.(xx) 0.000 o.o79 2.121 2.838 2.611 1.645 1.410 o.274 o.000 o.(no 0.mo o.(no o.(no o.000 o.mo o.mo o.000 o.q)o 0.(m o.(xn o.ooo o.mo o.oto o.u)9 o.oto o.010 o.oto 0.010 o.o10 o.010 0.o10 o.oto o.010 o.oto o.278 o.250 o.278 o.u7 2.3,97 3.t&i 2.*7 1.921 1.678 o.550 o.268 o.276 roTALS ->20..776 o.t08 13147 o.(m 0.tzt 3,1.754 3.1t6 o.016 10.998 o.fix)o.123 14.254 (t)NL'M]'E,]( (J]- tsqK I penone/EQR I gallonr/ponodday 6[l 3.6 tm t ofl.lvgsloc]( @ l1 Oalolday t0 rn 16 CU lor Qomcrllo/Conrmcrolal 16 (2)EqucrldanBam O.IOS lmgpd (e)16 Lawn lrlg. Efllclemy BO Cmumptlonollrdg, (aflao) l.Z65 (3)5q. Ft. ot Lawn trbotcd 27moo tnwnAppllcallon Rrlc (allao) 2.194 (to)% crop Inlg. Efliclency ------T6- Gonrumpllon of lnlg. (cfrro) O.OOO (4)Acror ot GroP lrloatcd o.0o Ctop Appllcatlon Ra_!c (cthc) O.(m (9.ro)HovEllon (feot) 7fm- EXHIBIT L,.,, IIITITT IITIIII III 1,. (1) (2) (3) (4) (o (6) I T I I t T I T T I I T T I I T I I EXHIBIT C RANCH AT COULTER CREEK AUGMENTATION SCHEDULE (VALUE lN ACRE FEET) EXHIBIT ! ttgtt 2nd Part I of Exhibit ilc" Welt diversions fr'm Table 2' Engineering Report ;;;;tr m Table 2' Ensineering RePort ffitiilAletion fador based on Glover Analvsis ;;J;*;l depletions times monthlv depletion facior lnigation season .'g']';tUon releaies from Consolidated Reservoir 'i',f,.lr;;;oA ror iisoac retum flow and 100'6 fortransil loss) Non-inigation ....on .igmentation reteases'tro' on" or more of lhe Laurence PonG @esoeplgnousDETAY FACTOR DEI.AYED DEPLETIONSMONTH6ffiStot'ts coNsoupA I E,u RESERVOIB- lJ{frraE lvs PONDS (6 z)(3)(4) 1 268(1)--d:600 126E a.276 0.0E9 1240IAN1.7E4 1.210 0.000 1.612 0 250 0.0E7 0.000 1.197 0.084 1.197 1.7E4 o.zlo 3t 0.000MAR0.0E2 1.169 APR,1.E26 2-1n --0.0000.079 1.126 MAY 4.435 2.39t 2.414 0.000 0.077 1.097 JUN 171L 3-105 2.414 0.000 0.077 1g1j26 1.169 JUL 5.073 z.gut 2-177 0.000 AUG 3.840 1.921 0.079 A-o'Ez 2.571 0.000 cE=3.490 I 678 --zage 0.000 0.0E6 1,,,6 CCT 2.126 -:6oo 1.26E 0.069 126E NCV 1.727 u.zoo ilooo 126E 1.7E4 0.n6 0.089 l-100 6211OEC 14.251 1.000 -11251 17.620 TOTAL -4.tss Exhibit I0 Well Permits Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application January2004 I OFFIGE OF THE STATE ENGINEER g,tJp.mp,orP"'.',1*'.Psg,[.W"1]J,F'BFES.UR.ES Form No. GWS-25I T APPLICANT T (303) E66-3s81 SLC-LAURENCE LLC C/O PATRICK, MILLER & KROPF PC 730 E DURANT, SUITE 2OO ASPEN,CO 81611- (970) e20-1028 APPROVED WELL LOCATION GARFIELD COUNTY NE 1t4 NE 114 Section 7 Township 7 S Range 87 W Sixth P.M. DISTANCES FROM SECTION LINES 75 Ft. from Nortr Section Line 1O4O Ft. from East Section Line T I I T I T T I T I I T I I I WELL PERMIT NUMBER - 60619 'F ' DIV. 5 WD 38 DES. BASIN MD IJTM COORDINATES Northing: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 ensure that no injury will occur to another vested water right or preclude another owner of a vested water right from seeking relief in a cMl court action. 2l The constuction of this wefl sha]t be in compliance with the water well construction Rules 2 ccR 402'2, unless approval of a variance has been granted by the State Board of E:<aminers of water well construction and Pump lnstallation Contactors in accordance with Rule 18' 3) The pumping rate of this well shall not exceed 1.80 GPM' 4l The average annual amount of ground water to be appropriated shall not exceed 34]il acre'feet s) The use of ground water from this well is limited to domestic use, fire protection, stock watering, and inigation for up b 6'2 acres of lawns and gardens contained within the Laurence Rance Property'. 6) This well shall be located not more than 200 feetfrom the locaton specified on this permit' 7) AppnovedpursuanttocRS3T-90-137(2IIoTLAURENCERANCHWELL#1 ontheconditonthatthiswellisoperatedin accordance with the Augmentration plan approved by the Division 5 Water Court in case no' 02cW108' lf his wEll is not operated in acconoance-with the terms of said decree, it will be subject to administration including orders to cease dlvertng water. S) The issuance of this permit hereby cancels permit no' 240236' g) This well shall be located at least 600 feet ftom any existing well, compteted in the same aquifer, that is not owned by the applicant. 10) A totralizing flow meter must be installed on this well and maintained in good working oder. Permanent records of all diversions must be maintained by the well owner (recorded at least annually) and submitted to the Division Engineer upon request. 1 1) The owner shall mark the well in a conspicuous place with well permit number(s), name of the aquifer, and court case number(s) .. "pp.pri"t". The owner s-halltake necessary means and precautions to preserve these markings' 12) This well is subject to administration by the Division Englneer in accordance with applicable decrees, statutes, rules' and regulations. NOTICE: This permit has been approved with a change to the permit application form from that applied for by the applicant. you are hereby notified that you have the ight to appeal the issuance of this permit, by filing a written request with this office within sixty (60) days of the date gf issulnce, pursuant to the State Administative Procedures Act (see Section 244-lo4throush 106, c.R'S.)dg ilqlOq Form No. GWS-25 APPL]CANT OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER COLORADO DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES 818 Centennial Bldg.;1313 Sherman St., Denver, Colorado 80203 (303) E66-3s81 EXST t I I I I I I T t I I T I T I t I I I SLC-LAURENCE LLC C/O PATRICK, MILLER & KROPF PC 730 E DUMNT, SUITE 2OO ASPEN,CO 81611. (970) e20-1028 WELL PERMIT NUMBER 60620 .F . DIV. 5 WD38 DES. BASIN MD APPROVED WELL LOCATION GARF]ELD COUNTY SW 114 SE 114 Sedion 6 Township 7 S Range 87 W Sixth P.M. DISTANCES FROM SECTION LINES 765 Ft. from South Section Line 1835 Ft. from East Section Line UTM COORDINATES Northing: Easting: ISSUANCE OF THIS PERMIT DOES NOT CONFERAWATER RIGHT 1)Thiswellshallbeusedinsuchawayas."terrightls.Theissuanceofthispermit does not ensure 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 action. 2l The construction of this well shall be in compliance with the Water Well Constudion Rules 2 CCR 402-2, unless appoval 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. 3) The pumping rate of this wel! shalt not exceed 180 GPM. 4) The average annuat amount of ground waterto be appropriated shall not exceed U.7il acre-feet 5) The use of ground water from this well is limited to domestic use, fire protectlon, sbck watering, and inigaton for up to 6.2 acres of lawns and gardens contained within the Laurence Rance Propefi. 6) This well shall be located not more than 200 feet from the location specified on this permit. 7l Approved pursuant to CRS 37-90-137(2) for LAURENCE RANCH WELL #2 on the condiUon that this well is operated in accordance with the Augmentation Plan approved by the Dtuision 5 Water Court in case no. 02CW108. !f this well is not operated in accordance wtth the terms of said decree, it will ba subject to administration including orders tc cease diverfing water. 8) The issuance of this permit hereby cancels permit no. 2424986'1. 9) This well shall be located at least 600 feet from any exisUng well, completed in the same aquifer, that is nol owned by the applicant. 10) A totalizing flow meter must be installed on this well and maintained in good working order. Permanent records of atl diversions must be maintained by the well owner (recorded at least annually) and submitted b he Division Engineer upon request. 11) The owner shall mark the well in a conspicuous place with well permit number(s), name of the aquffer, and court case number(s) as appropriate. The owner shall take necessary means and precautions to preserve these markings. 12) This well is subject to administration by the Division Engineer in accordance with applicable decrees, statutes, rules, and regulations. NOTICE: This permit has been approved with a change to the permit application form from that applied for by the applicant. You are hereby notified that you have the right to appeal the issuance of this permit, by filing a written request with this office within sixty (60) days of the dgtq of issuance, pursuant to the State Administrative Procedures Act. (See Section z44-'to4throush 106, c.R.S.)0P tl7bq I OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER coLoRADO DIVISION -OF WATEE^FESOU RCES a'Ta-Ce-n6;,fi 6tog.- t313 sherman St., Denver, Colorado 80203 (303) 86C3s81 Form No. GWS.25 T I APPLT.ANT I EXST WELL PERMIT NUMBER 60621 .F '- DIV. 5 WD 38 DES. BASIN MD APPROVED WELL LOCATION GARFIELD COUNTY NW 114 NE 114 Section 7 Township 7 S Range 87 W Sixth P.M. prsrANcES FRQM SECTION LINES 150 Ft. from North Section Line 1870 Ft. from East Section Line l\ t SLC.LAURENCE LLC C/O PATRICK, MILLER & KROPF PC 730 E DURANT, SUITE 2OO ASPEN,CO 81611- (e70) 920-1028I I t I t I t t I I I I I UTM COORDINATES Northing:Easting: 1) 2l 3) 4l 5) 10) 11) 12) 6) 7',) 8) s) ISSUANCE OF THIS PERMIT DOES NOT CONFER A WATER RIGHT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL This well shall be used in such a way as to causo no material lniury to existing water rights. The issuance of this permit does not ensure 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 actlon. The constuction of this well shall be in compliance with the Water Well Construcflon Rules 2 CCR 402'2' unless approval of a variance has been granted by the State Board of E:ominers of Water Well Construction and Pump lnstallation Contractors in accotdance with Rule 18. The pumping rate of this well shall not exceed 180 GPM. The average annual amount of grcund water to be appropriated shall not exceed 34.754 acre'feet- The use of ground water from this well is limited to domestic use, fire protection, stock watering, and inigation for up to 6.2 acres of lawns and gardens contained within the Laurence Rance Property. This well shalt be located not more than 200 feetfrom the location specified on this permit. Approved puBuant to cRS 37-90-137(2) for LAURENCE MNCH WELL #3 on the conditlon thatthis well is operated in accordancewith the Augmentation Plan approved by the Division 5 Water Court in r;ase no. 02CW108. lf this well is not operated in accordance with the terms of said decree, it will be subject to administration including orders to cease diverting water. The issuance of this permit hereby cancels permit no. 243865. This well shall be tocated at least 600 feet from any existing well, mmpleted in the same aquifer, that ls not owned by the applicant. A totalizing flow meter must be installed on this well and maintained in good working order. Permanent records of all diversions must be maintained by the well owner (recorded at least annually) and submitted to the Division Enginaer upon request The owner shall mark the well in a conspicuous place with well permit numbe(s). name of the aquifer' and court case numbe(s) as appropriate. The owner shall take necessary means and precautions to preserve these markings. This well is subject to administration by the Dlvision Engineer in accordance with applicable decrees, statutes, rules, and regulations. NOTICE: This permit has been approved with a change to the permit application form from that applied for by the applicant. you are hereby notified that you have the right to appeal the issuance of this permit, by ftling a written request with this office within sixty (60) days of the date of issuance, pursuant to the Strate Administrative Procedures Act. (See Section 244-lo4throush 106, C.R.S.)01 ilrh{ Exhibit ll Grand River Consulting RePort I T I I T I I T I T t I T t I I t I I Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application tanuary 2004 J, T GARFIELD COUNTY 97a3A4347@ @3/L?/@3 11': @lam P . @@t 7t0 Oooper Aventrc, Srritr: 200 I t I iT lr lr lr lr lr lr lr l: lr lr l: Consulting CorPoration Scptember I5,2003 Ms. Tamara Pregl, Senior Planner Garfield County Building and Planning Departrnent 108 8th Street, Suitc 20I Glonwood Springs, CO 81601 RE: Assessmcnt of Physical Water Supply for Ranch at Coulter Creek Dear Ms. Prcgl: pursuant to your reguest, a physical watet supply roview was complcted for the proposed Ranch at Coulter Creek slrbdirision located west of the interscction of County Road I 15 antl Cattle Creek on Missouri Heights. As part of Garfield Cotnrty's Final Plat approval pio."t*, a subdivision applicant is required to demonstrl" t\,t a1 adequate physical iupply of water is evailable to the Subdivision. Thc objcctive of our investigation was to .r"iuut physical water supplies that may bc available to the lknch at Coulter Creek. Oqr assessmorrt is bascd on a review r.rf past hydrologic, geotechnical and water right reports, interviews with Thoma^s Zaflcanclla and Dradley Peek of Zancunella and Associates, a tlS Geological Survey's report on the availability o{t gpundwater in thc Cattlc Creek aroi*S" ba-sin, reports of pump tests completed on 3 urell's in the proposed subdivision, and a field visit. Project Overview The Ranch at Coulter Crcck proposes to subdivid e a 478.7'acro parcel intg 26 t ry? home sites, a ranch -*ugo'i tu*id.n.*, equcsUian facility with up tO ten horscs. with 10,000 square-feet of inlgated lawn and open $pace. The estimatad annual water requiremerts .for thc dcvelopment are 34.8 acre fcct of diversions and 14.3 acro fcct of consumptive use- For this assessment" it i.s neces.sary to. dctcrmine if 34.E acre feet of physical watsr supply are rcliably available for diversion by the development' Thc projected pattcrn oi*ut"r u.se {br thc subdivision reflects that tho pcek use wiU be in Jtine with a demand of 5.3 acre feet, ot a poak montlly average demand of approximately 40 gallons pcr minute (gpm). BE0EIYEB$EP 1 Imm Glenwood SFrings' C:O 81601 (9?o) 94s.2237 Fnx (970')915'2977 GARFIELD COUNTY 37a,?8,4347A @3/L7/@3 1X.: @1em P . @@2 'Ihc source of water for the dcvelopment "rtill be tiom up to 5 wells in a predefined wcll field. It is our understanding that 120,000 gallons of on-site storago will be developed on-site. This storage will temper instantaneous peak watcr demands. As a result, rnstantaneotxl water demands should not commonly excccd 40 gpm. In order to understaud thc general hydrologic region where the ranch is to be located, a study compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey entitled "Availability and Chemical Quality of'Ground Water in the Crystal River and Cattlc Creek Drainage Basins ncar $lenwood Springs, Westcrn Coloradoo' was examined. 'Ihis study documenls yields from known wells in the area. At the ranch site, well yiclds are estimated to be 25 to 50 gPm. Aquifer,$haracteristips The geology at the site influences thc inrc.raction of surface water and grouudwatcrr in the area of study. WelI core data indicato the existence of shallow young unconsolidated alluvium, undcrlain hy volcanics to depths between 250 and 400 feet. A layer of lakebcd sedirnents arc beneath the volcanjc matcrial. Thesc volcanics or Tcrtiary Basalts axe viable aquifcrs if fracturing has occurred creating high permeability and iu.fi.ltration from surf;acc water. Groundwater in thc Missouri Hcights regi<>n has traditionally been fbund at the conLract of the Tertiary Basalt with the undertying formation, this information is consistent with the drill log data and pump tcsts- The thrcc wells investigated at the site generally produce water fronr the volcanics. Three on-site wells wcre drilled by the applicant, and aquifcr test data and drill core dsta are availabtc. We lrave rcviewed thc pump test rcports fhr thc 3 wells: T'ot lf24 Wetl, RCC Well #5, and RCC S/clt #?. Thc purpose of a pump test is to determinc the dynamic equilibrium of the aquifer while pumping is occurring. During pumping,- drawdown is expected in the well crcating a cone of depression surrounding the well. If thc rate of recharge meets thc rate of pumping, then the water level in tbe wcll will become stagnant. If thc vrater levcl ha$ stabilizcd in a pump test, then it is assrrmed that the pumping rate will bc adequate. The Lot #24 Well was initially pumped at 30 gpm, but was then decrcused to 25 pm when it was evident that thc well would not be ablc to sustain that pumping rate lbr thc extcrrt of the 24 hour tcst. Once thc punrping rate decreascd, drawdown vs. pumping time does indeed show that thc water levcl has stabilized. This indicate"q that thc Lot #24 Well is a viable source of water at 25 gpm. RCC Wcll #5 was drilled to grcater depths and also il1:sftates substantial yietd. 'Ihe pump tcst for this well began at 30 gpm and was increased to 40 gpm because little drawdown was observcd, indicating it would stabilize without much continual drawdown. 1'he pump test tesults for RCC Well #7 r:flect a subtle drop iu wa0er lcvel throughout the cntire testing, which occurred at a rate of 40 gpm. Slow drawdown wa: obscrved throughout the tcst for RCC Well {1, and the watcr lcvEls rlid not reach stagnation in the well. llowever, becauso thc pumping was at tho I I t I t Ir II rl II II rl II rl :l rl it il GARFIELD COUNTY s7@3A43,47o @9/L?/@3 11:@lam P. @@? I I t I T T T T T t T t T I I I I T t m$dmum tequi.r€ment for the cntire .subdivision, and thc drawdown was very slow' this *;U tfloJa be important water source ftrr thc development' In total, pump tests for the three existing production wclls feflect that under existing hvdroseologic conditions, the thrce wells i-n combination will reliatrly supply the 40 pm pL* monthiy dcmands forthe devcl'opmcnt' water rights decrced fot the ranch providc for the devetopment of additional wells' ',[tre aquifcr test data irrai.ut .sufficient Vi.iJ-u*itt from thi wells thet have already been developed. Ho.wevef, if thesg w"tls do not produce an adecluatp watet suppty' it is il;ilila"r additional wells to be construoted on-sitc. Reeisufl !-c-ausi&$ti-csr Thc nat,ral watershed in thc vicinity of the proposed'subdivision is relatively snall, and is approximately the sizo of the property. iqitiltt rechatge from snowmelt and on'site precipitation is timii"o ir, *ugtitrO..^t; il;ft of this t*tll watorshed' Accordingly' on' site precipitation ;t il bi' rrn adequare long-term sourco of rectrarge to sustain the water denrands of thc subdivision' ThelowcrportionofthePrcPefrY,inthevicinityofthewcllfield,hasbeeninigatedsince 1g76 by water riglrts from th3 con.oliaui"a -Reservoir via thc Latuence Ditch' lhc Laurenco Ditchob-tains water {iom t}re c',onsolidatcd Reservoir and the Ralston Rescrvoir No. l. llistorical;; "uiua by the st*r. nrcolorado for the Laurence Ditch rcflects an average annual irigation use .f 426 *;; f.;i to iirigute 281'4 acres in the basin .n whioh the Ranch at Coulter Ctock is located' 'this imported irigation wlter may bo an iruportant $ource oir""rr*g" to the aquifers which the subdivision will rcly on' Zancanella and Associates, report for the dcveropmcnt recognized that it is important to continue the historic irrigation p*.ti". oil*pli*g larg" q'antities of water into the geologic basin auor" trr":""rr*, io o.ao tc cnslre tong te-rm ieliability supply of ground water. Wc agx"" Jth ihis concl,rsioi. fwtter, it is-oru understandiflg that thore is no intent to change ".,rr*, irrigatit:n practices and the cument practice of diveting aO avcrage of over 400 acre feet into th" arca will bo continued for tlre foreseeablc filrute' Conclusions we conclude that there is an adequate physical *.oY supply 9 rypno{.thc development propose6 for the na""f, at Coukef C.uu[ ii""n existing hydrologic conditions in the arca' including current irrigation practices. Iio*ever, the-applicani strotlt{ b1 .aware tttat if irrigation of the ,*.fr is discontinued, local recharge may be insuflicient to sustain thc i;6rc*, watcr demaacls of the proposed dcvelopment' GARFIELD COUNTY 37@3e4347a @9/L7/@3 X.1: @1am P. @@4 we hope this assessmeDt is helpflrl. If you have any qllcstions. or require any additional information, plcase do not hesitate to contact u-s' Sincerely, GRA.N D RIVER CONSULTING C O RP O RILTION [i\*1t"- C-L; Meaghan G. Castor Water Resource Enginecr MGC/sjb 495 Garffcld Countv/Coultst Crcc\r'Prcgl Ltr 9' 15'03 t I I I t I I I I I T T T T I I I I I Exhibit 12 High Country Apptaisd Ranch at Cotrlter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application lanuary2004 I t I I T I t T T I I I T t T I T I I Real Estate Appraisers and Consultants est. 1979 January 14,2OO4 TC Malloy Consulting, LLC 402 Park Drive Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 Attention: Mr. Tim Malloy Re: THE LAURENCE MNCH - The South Parcel 'l 1 104 County Road 1 1 5 Part of Sections 6 & 7 , T. 7 5., R. 87 W. of the 6th P.M. Part of Section 1,T.7 S., R. 88 W. of the 6th P.M. Carfield County, Colorado Dear Mr. Malloy: At your request I have inspected the above referenced property for the purpose of estimating lhe market value of the fee simple estate interest, excluding the impact on value of any existing or ongoing subdivisions or subdivision applications, as well as any physical improvements made in connection with subdivision of the property. The property is an approximately 478.7O acre ranch parcel currently improved with one single family dwelling, a small barn, and miscellaneous sheds. The appraisal will reflect the condition of the buildings and infrastructure prior to any work related to the proposed subdivision, including remodeling of the house and barn, and will not reflect off-site improvements associated with the subdivision. This 29-page appraisal report communicates the results of a complete appraisal of the subject property. This is a summary appraisal report, which is intended to comply with the reporting requirements set forth under Standards Rule 2-2(b) of the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice for a summary appraisal report. As such, it presents only summary discussions of the data, reasoning, and analyses that were used in the appraisal process to develop the opinion of value. Supporting documentation concerning the data, reasoning, and analyses is retain ed in the appraiser's file. The depth of discussion contained in this report is specific to the needs of the client and for the intended use stated below. The appraiser is not responsible for unauthorized use of this report; any and all third parties are cautioned against relying upon the conclusions and opinions herein for any other than the stated purpose. 2003347 1372MalnStreet, P.O.Box 7 . Carbondale, CO 81623 ' (970) 963-1480 FAX (970) 96&1068' TC Malloy Consulting, LLC January 14,2OO4 Page 2 IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY: The subject property is located on the south side of Carfield County Road 1 15 in eastern Carfield County. lt contains an area of approximately 478.70 acres, and its street address is 1 1 104 County Road 1 15, Clenwood Springs, Colorado 81601. The property's owner of record is Verizonpic LLC. The property is identified by Garfield County parcel numbers 2391-063-00-143 and 2391-064- OO-144, and by schedule numbers 050203 and 1 115'14. The legal description of this parcel, which includes a description of water rights associated with the property, is included in the addenda of this report at page 19. OBf ECTIVE OF THE APPMTSAL: The purpose of this appraisal is to estimate the market value, as defined herein, of the fee simple estate interest in the subject property, treating it as "raw land" without any level of subdivision approval and without any physical improvements made to the property or its access in connection with a subdivision. !n addition, the value estimate does not take into account any off-site improvements connected with a subdivision of the property. The fee simple estate is defined as "absolute ownership unencumbered by any other interest or estate subject only to the four powers of government" by the Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal. Second Edition. Market value is defined as "the most probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller, each acting prudently, knowledgeably and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. lmplicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under the conditions whereby: a. buyer and seller are typically motivated; b. both parties are well informed or well advised, and each acting in what he considers his own best interes!c. a reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market;d. payment is made in terms of cash in U.S. dollars or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto; ande. the price represents the normal consideration for the property sold unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale." Exposure time, as referenced in "c" above, is estimated at 1 2 to 18 months. PURPOSE OF THE APPRAISAL: lt is my understanding that the appraisal is required as evidence of value for school impact fee pur:poses, in connection with a proposed subdivision of the subject property. The intended users of the appraisal report are the client, the owner of record, and Carfield County, Colorado. The appraisal is not intended to be used by any other party, or for any other purpose. T I I I t T I t I t I I I t t I T I I 2003347 High Country Appraisal I I t I t T I t I t I I I T I t T T I TC Malloy Consulting, LLC January 14,2OO4 Page 3 scopE oF THE AppRAlsAL: The scope of this appraisal includes a physical inspection "nd photographing of the subject property, conducting an inspection of.all comparable sales used,-and asiertaining the characteristics of the area and neighborhood- Data pertaining'to the subject prlperty has been obtained from my physical inspection, public records, ind the client. l'inspecied the property extensively.for the purpose of a previous appraisal on August 20, 2OO1. I inspecrca ine property for the purpose of this appraisal assignment on JanuarY 6,2OO4. The scope of this appraisal includes investigation of applicable zoning ald planning informaiion, and development of a conclusion of highest and best use. Comparable sale data is collected from sources that include, but are not limited to, Realtors, buyers, sellers,. aftorneys, and the applicable Multiple Listing Service. All market data has been confirmed *itr, " p*ty to the tiansaction, a Realtor or attorney involved in the sale, Multiple Listing. Surui." published (or electronically transmitted) data, and/or an appraiser who is believed to constitute a reliable source. The sales comparison approach is used to estimate the value of the subject property, b11s9d upon comparison with iales of vacant land with similar potential in the subject area. This approach it typi."lly the only applicable indicator of value for vacant land. The cost and income approaches are not considered applicable, and are not used in estimating the value of the subject property. AREA AND NETGHBORHOOD DATA: The subject property is located in the lower portion of western Colorado's Roaring Fork River valley. The area includes the town of barbondale and the city of Glenwood Springs, which define the southeastern and northwestern ends of the area, respectively. Colorado Highway 82 is the primary highway artery serving the area. !t provides access to the Aspen arEa, :ti miles souiheast of Carbondale, and terminates in Glenwood Springs at lnterstate Route 70, 12 miles northwest of Carbondale. lnterstate 70 is the major east-west highway in Colorado, providing access to Denver and Grand Junction. Highway 82 providei access to U.S. Highway 24 and the upper Arkansas River valley between May and November via lndependence Pass. Colorado Highway 133, which intersects Highway 82 near Carbondale, provides access to the North Fork valley of the Cunnison Riv-er, and to the city of Delta, to the south. Local bus service is available beNveen Aspen and ilenwood Springs. Intercity bus service (Greyhound) is available in Clenwood Springs, as is rail passenger service (Amtrak). Regularly scheduled airline service is availabie at the Aipen/Pitkin County Airport, 27 miles southeast of Carbondale, and at the Eagle County Airport, about 25 miles east of Glenwood Springs. The Carbondale/Clenwood Springs area has been one of the fastest growing portions of the Roaring Fork Valley, the resuli of unsatisfied demand from nearby Aspen and Pitkin Hith Count y Appraisal TC Malloy Consulting , LLC January 14,2OO4 Page 4 County and the area's proximity to those resort area, combined with the attractiveness of the Glenwood Springs area and the White River National Forest as a tourist destination. Population figures for the Roaring Fork Valley are presented in the following table: Roaring Fork Valley Population Figures Pitkin County 10,338 12,661 22.5olo 14,872 17.5% Carfield County 22,514 29,974 33.1 o/o 43,791 46.1o1" Clenwood Springs 4,637 6,561 41 .5olo 7,736 17.9% Source: U.S. Census Bureau Carbondale's population grew from 736 in 1970 to 2,084 in 1980, an increase of I 83.2olo; As shown, population increased 44.1oto during the 1980's, and the rate of increased reached 73.0oL for the 1990's. Carfield County population grew at a rate around 650/o to 75olo of that experienced in Carbondale. Basalt population statistics reflect substantial increases due to annexations; actual population groMh in the Roaring Fork valley portion of Eagle County, which includes most of the Town of Basalt, is in the range experienced by Carbondale and Carfield County. The population growth potential of Carbondale and its environs remains substantial. The mid-valley area is strongly influenced by rapid economic growth in the Aspen/Snowmass resort area. A limited supply of private lands and restrictive zoning codes in Pitkin County have forced workers in Aspen and Snowmass to down-valley locations. As a resulq the rate of population growth in the mid-valley area is higher than in Aspen or Snowmass. As previously noted, this pattern of gromh has slowed at this time. The area's economy is based primarily on tourism and construction trades, on its role as a "bedroom community" serving low to middle income persons employed in the Aspen area, and increasingly on affluent retirees and "lone eagle" businesses. The economic impact created by the Aspen area is heightened by the very limited inventory of affordable housing in Pitkin County. The area does not have any large industries or small grouping of major employers, but does have many small commercial/industrial uses that tlnd to 6e related to the construction industry. During the 1990's, these were a major factor in I I T t I T T t I I I I T T I I t I t 2003347 High Country Appraisal I I t I TG Malloy Consulting, LLC January 14,2OO4 Page 5 unprecedented levels of economic activity in the area. Covernment and services are other significant employment sources. The mid-valley area experienced very rapid groMh in residential construction between 1974 and 1gg0, and again bewveen tSSl und t 990. Residential value levels increased ,piary during tirose piiodr, with a stretch of stable population and declining values in the inierim. Due to ih" housing situation in Pitkin County, growth pressures are substantial and create a boom economy when effective demand is present. The area ;-r*i;;;"J steady moderate gromh from early 1990 to late 1992, with increasing activity tftiorgl-, 1993 and early 1 gg4. By late summer o{ 1994, groMh in the.mid-valley area was o..rriing at boom levels, with rapidly increasing property values. A+iylty slowed during the winter of 1994t95, but resumla .t unprecedLnted levels until mid-2001. The national economic slowdown and potitical uncertainty of late 20ol were exacerbated in 2002 by ioiporr," scandal, and the national economy remained in recession through mid-2003' While some areas of the economy have shown improvement during the latter half of ibgi; p"if*r""ce is mixed, and job creation remains limited as of the date of appraisal. Over tire past24 months, these factors have led to a reduction in demand sufficient to put an end to steady upward'value trends. At this time there is not yet evidence of any actual decline in values, but widespread offering price reductions confirm the absence of value appreciation. Neighborhood shopping facilities are available in Basalt, El Jebel and Carbondale, and regi6nal facilities aie lolated in clenwood Springs. and Aspen. The public schools in the mi-d-valley area are part of the Roaring Fork School District, and private school opportunities are available in Carbondale and Aspen. Colorado Mountain College, a i,Ii-ior .of lege located northwest of Carbondale, offers a wide varieV of adult education progr.rr, ""nd h"r attendance centers in Clenwood Springs and Carbondale. Cood [oiiitif facilities are available in Aspen and Clenwood Springs. Police.protection is provided by municipal and county forces as applicable, and fire protection by volunteer departments. Climate, environment and abundant recreational opportunities are major elements in the area,s economy. Winter sports facilities include the four Aspen ski.areas and the Sunlight ski area, excellent nordic it ling opportunities that include groomed trailsystems in the Clenwood Springs and Carbona"i" areas, and the Hot Springl Pgol in Clenwood Springs' The area is surrounded by the White River National Forest, which offers exceptional scenic beauty, and hiking, camping, hunting and off-road biking opportunities. The area's rivers, including the Fryiig Pan, Crystal, Roaring Fork, and Colorado, are noted for excelient fishin! and whitlwater boating. These environmental and recreational attributes are thi primary reason for the strength of the area's tourism-oriented economy. I I T T I I l I t I T I I I I High Country Apprait l T tTC Malloy Consulting, LLC January 14,2OO4 Page 5 The subject's neighborhood is the upper Cattle Creek area, lying on either side of the Carfield/Eagle County line along the course of Cattle Creek and north toward Cottonwood Pass. lt lies in the northeastern portion of an area commonly known as Missouri Heights. It is bounded on the north and west by public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management, on the east by public land of the White River National Forest, and on the south by an east-west ridge separating the main Missouri Heights area to the south from the subject Upper Cattle Creek/Cottonwood Pass neighborhood. The subject parcels are located in the northwest portion of this neighborhood in the valley of Coulter Creek, which is tributary to Cattle Creek. Carfield County Road 1 13 and Upper Cattle Creek Road in Eagle County are the principal access routes to the neighborhood. County Road 1 13 provides access to Colorado Highway 82, between Carbondale and Clenwood Springs, about eight miles to the southwest. Upper Cattle Creek Road provides access to Highway 82 at ElJebel, about four miles to the south. County Road 1 13 continues northeast from the junction of the two roads in the south central portion of the neighborhood, providing access over Cottonwood Pass to the town of Cypsum in the Eagle River valley. The road over Cottonwood Pass sees very limited traffic; the neighborhood is identified with Missouri Heights and the Roaring Fork River valley, with no significant influence from the Eagle River valley. Access to Highway 82 is also available via Carfield County Road 100, which connects County Road 1 13 at the southwestern corner of the neighborhood with Highway 82 between Carbondale and El Jebel. County Road 1 15 also provides access to the neighborhood from areas to the west. Most of the neighborhood is comprised of existing and former ranches, including the subject property, the Cattle Creek Ranch, the McNulty Ranches, the northern portions of the former Crange Ranch, the Gould Ranch, and the Peet Property (the original McNulty Ranch). Although substantial transition from agricultural to single family residential uses has occurred in the principal portion of Missouri Heights to the south, there has been, to date, little transition in the subject neighborhood aside from scattered residential development on large acreage sites. ln contrast, the Missouri Heights area has experienced substantial transition from agricultural to residential use over the past 30 years, with the pace of this transition accelerating during the 1990's. The former Grange Ranch was subdivided into acreage parcels in recent years, and has experienced transition to gentleman's ranch uses, with 35 acre parcels selling for prices ranging from 9500,000 to over 91,000,000. Ten peaks Mesa, another 35 acre lot subdivision on the north side of Upper Cattle Creek Road and west of the former Crange Ranch, has experienced land prices up to about $500,000 per lot; demand has declined in the past24 months. I I T t t I I t I I t I I I T I I High Counry Appraisal I I I I t I I t I I TC Malloy Consulting , LLC January 14,2004 Page 7 The subject neighborhood is an existing rural neighborhood that lacks any centralized utirity (waterAew"iir"*i."s and i,,or""*nx rerioved from existing major highway and transportation systems. As such, it ir-iit"rv that its co.ntinuing transition.to residential uses will involve very fo* a"r"foprent densities. There is little likelihood that the neighborhood will experience any tiSnifitunt level of development at densities of less than 3;;;;.; p". a*"ttin;;ii (this densi-ty level is exempt from Countv subdivision regulation). The subject neighborhood's rural environment and physical amenities, combined with a location offering limited convenience to the rapidly'growing Roaring Fo.rk River valley' have combinea to'creaL riror,g demand for transition to veiy low density residential uses' Agricultural use wiil not proriie a reasonable return on the high property values "iplr"*"aln tn" n"igr,Lorhood. The neighborhood wiil see a continued transition to [,],-J"nrity ,esiaentiat"use and "gentlemanis ranch" use, and is likely to experience substantial additional property value appreciation' PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: The subject property is located on the south side of Carfield A;il'ii";d iG;;ir; t no*n "t n"a Cinyon i9"9, about 1/4 mile west of its intersection with County Roai 121 (Coulter Creek Road), and about 1/4 mile northwest of the intersection of County Road t 21 with Couniy Road 1 13. lt has about 3,000 feet of frontage on the .ounty -"J; part of this froniage, east of the homestead area, is on both sides of the road. n lrrr"y'by the Sexton Suriey Company o{ Rifle,-lolorado' dated August 7,2001, indicates tlhatthe property contains an area of 478'70 acres' A topographic map if'o*inS the subjeA'property, with parcel boundaries identified' is attached at page Zq this irap shows that the parcel is somewhat irregular in shape' Most of the property slopes gentty downward from west to east and. from southwest to northeast. The westernmost 40 acres of the parcel is generally level' The southernmost end of the propert,l".iri"s a small knoll, and the property's southwest boundary follows a ,,sawtootfr' p"tf, !to;t h" rim of the Caitle Creek'Vailey. Elevation ranges from about ),li,Ofeet near the northeast corner to about 7,45O feet in the extreme southern and western portions o1tti" p"t.el. The parcel's maximum east-west dimension is about 1'25 miles, and the maximum north-south dimension is about 1.0 miles. The parcel has no lr""t frontage, but does have easement access to Coulter Creek for stock watering purposes. Nearly all of the property is cleared meadow, of which about 190 acres is irrigated with high seniority water rights. lt is completely fenced and includes substantial cross-fencing' There.r. . nrrb"i of"imall ponds on the'proPerry, most of which contain water only during the irrigation ,""ron. Other site improvements on the South Parcel include a gravel driveway, lawn areas, outdoor lighting, and limited landscaping' View amenity is good from most of the property, and eicellJnt from the western, southwestern, and extreme I I I I I I T t t 2003347 High Country Appnisal TC Malloy Consulting , LLC January 14,2004 Page B southern portions of the property. The property also includes completed and partially completed site improvement associated with a subdivision of the property; these are not considered in this appraisal. Domestic water for this parcel is provided by a drilled well. The property uses a singte septic system for sewage disposal. Electricity and telephone service are available. The property includes irrigation water rights that have historically been used to irrigate about 190 acres of its tota! land area. These rights include Priority 88 from the Consolidated Reservoir, and Priority 10AA for the Ralston Reservoir No. 2, subject to the rights of the Strang Ditch No. 1 and Strang Ditch No. 2. These are senior rights that typically provide a good irrigation season. I have been provided with a copy of a title insurance poliry issued for the subject property (Old Republic National Title !nsurance Company, dated June 6,2001). This document references a number of encumbrances, including the right-of-way of County Road 1 15 and various access and utility easements. Only the county road right-of-way is referenced on the surveys of the parcels; no utility easements are physically ipparent, including a telephone line shown on USGS maps that does not appear to exist at this time. lt is assumed that title is good and marketable, and that no adverse easements, encroachments, or encumbrances exist, except as noted. There are no FEMA flood insurance maps printed for the area of the subject property; no portion of the property, as a result, is within a designated flood hazard area. There is no obvious physical evidence of flood hazard on the property; this is typical of the area. No evidence of any problems relating to hazardous substances on or in the subject property was noted during my inspection. I have no expertise in the detection or identification of such substances. I have been provided with a copy of a "Phase I Environmental Site Assessment" for the property, prepared by Walsh Environmental Scientists and Engineers, !nc., and dated luly 20,2001. This assessment "reveated no evidence of recognized environmental conditions in connection with the Site except for the presence of potentially-asbestos-containing building materials in the building." This condition is typical of ranch property in the area. The building in question has since been removed; it is assumed that this removal involved compliance with applicable regulations. It is assumed that no adverse environmental conditions or hazardous materials exist on the property. BUtLDING DESCRIPTION: The subject property is improved with an otder single family residence and miscellaneous barns and sheds. lmprovement and remodeling of some of these structures in conjunction with the proposed subdivision is not considered in this appraisal. As noted in my discussion of highest and best use, these improvements are not I I I I I I T I I t t I I I I I I I I 2003347 High Counry Appraisal T T I t T I I I I I I I T I t I I I I TC Malloy Consulting, LLC January 14,2OO4 Page 9 considered to make any significant contribution to value, and have only interim use utility' For this reason, the following description is very brief' The residence was built around 1940. According to public records, it contains 1,717 ,qrur. feet of livinjarea and 1,259 square feet of basement, which includes a built-in ;;6". lt reportef,ly fr"i on" bathroom and appears to be in average condition' I have not made an interiol inip".ti"n of this structuie. A two-story log st1ucJlry west of the residence *.r.pp"ientl;; original home, reportedly built around 1873' Public records indicate that it.oni"i"t s++ squ-are feet on'each level; it is generally unfinished and in poor condition. A L-,ZAO rqr"r" foot barn and several sheds are located south and southwest of the dwellings; these are in fair to average condition under the assumptions used in this appraisal. Tf,ebarn and sheds offer limiied utility in connection with the fiop"rty" highest and best use; the dwetlings have interim utility only' HISTORY: The subject property is owned by Verizonpic LLC. lt was acquired from the estate of Merrill t-"ri"nl", ihrough Aspen Valley Land Trust (AVLT) as an intermediary, on January 15,2002. The current owners purchased the property for $4,000,000 cash to the seller, 'but deed recorded in Carfield County in book .1.321 at page 7O4'. The property was oiigin"lty used for cattle ranching; it had been owned by the Laurence falily for many y"irr. T'he current o*ners acquiied the property for the purpo_se of creating a low-density ir*ury residential development which involves preservation of the agricultural/open space character of the bulk of the property. Nothing related to that development or the subdivision of the property in .onn"ction with it is considered in this appraisal, with the exception of a privli"'"1r""."nt/conservation easement involved in the 2002 sale. The ielleis agreed as part of"the purchase to restrict development to 26 building lots, and to convey io AVLT a conservation easement on approximately 309 acres of the property' The appraisal will explore value both with and without this restriction. ZONING: The subject property is zoned Agriculturat/Residential/Rural Density, which is the underlying zoning in the aiea. This is an agricultural/residential zoning classification involving a minimum"lot size of 2 acres. Uses permitted by right include single {am!ly resldent'[l and agricultural uses. Maximum lot coverage is 15olo, and maximLlm building height is 25 feet. i*" "ffo,reet parking places are.required for each residential unit. The Co,inty,s master plan calls for lower than permitted density (one unit per ten acres or more)in ur"", lacking sewage treatment facilities; under the assumptions made in this upp,,"itut, the subjea-p"r."[, considered to lack such facilities. The existing uses of.the ,r61".t pioperty "t of ifr" date of appraisat appear to be in conformance with applicable laws. As noted above, the property is subject to private restrictions and a conservation easement; these are linked to the proposed subdivision of the property' HTGHEST AND BEST USE: Highest and best use, as defined by the Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisers, i, "the reaso-nably probable and legal use of vacant land or an improved Hith C.ounry Apprairal TC Malloy Consulting , LLC January 14,2OO4 Page 10 property, which is physically possible, appropriately supported, financially feasible, and that results in the highest value. The four criteria the highest and best use must meet are legal permissibility, physical possibility, financial feasibility, and maximum profitability." It is implied in this definition that the determination of highest and best use takes into account the contribution of a specific use to the community and community development goals as well as the benefits of that use to individual property owners. The subject property is physically suited for many uses, including permitted uses such as agriculture and single family residential use. Agriculture is not a financially feasible use of the properff, ?s it cannot provide an acceptable return on investment. The property's physical attributes make it attractive for exempt (35 + acres) low density residential development. The property also has limited potential for higher density development, at a minimum of ten acres per unit (up to 47 units). This potential would involve substantial infrastructure and legal expense, including construction of roads and installation of underground utility services, and the preparation and implementation of a water augmentation plan regardless of the means of providing domestic water (community system or individual wells). The higher-density alternative also involves the time, expense, and risk of County review, and would create building sites that would compete in a much more crowded market environment. Finally, the use of the property is restricted to a maximum of 26 units, with 309 acres preserved via conservation easement. This represents a density of 18.4 acres per unit. Based upon the property's location, physical characteristics, and applicable planning and zoning considerations, it is my opinion that the highest and best use of the property as if vacant is for single family residential subdivision, involving a density level betrveen 13 lots (exempt subdivision) and 47 lots. An analysis sufficiently detailed to make a reasonably supported determination of which of these alternatives is more profitable is beyond the scopeof this appraisal assignment. Based on my experience in the area, lconsider it likely that the present worth of each alternative would favor the exempt subdivision concept due to the cost, risk and absorption time inherent in higher density subdivision. The rnoit likely type of buyer would be an investor/developer who would seek out the property for its development potentia! as described here. The private restrictions and conservation easement affecting the property define highest and best use as restricted. The conservation easement precludes exempt subdivision. The substantial cost of infrastructure requires development of the maximum allowable 26 lots. APPRAISAI PROCESS: The sales comparison approach will be used to estimate the value of the subject property, as is, based on a comparison with sales of similar ranch property. This is the only approach typically considered applicable to the valuation of vacant, or effectively vacant, land. The cost and income approaches are not considered applicable to the subject parcels, and are not used. T t I t T t T I I I I I I T I I I I T 2003347 High Counlry Appraisal T I I I T I T t t T I I I T T I I I T TG Malloy Consulting, LLC January 14,2OO4 Page 1 1 2 Mumbert Cerise Ranch 17072 Highway 82 Carfield & Eagle County Buck Point Ranch 9495 County Road 1 1 5 Carfield County 6 Cedar Ridge Farm 3059 County Road 103 Carfield County Sales Data River Front 296.864 Blue Creek Acres 1,142.277 None Acres r02.50 Acres Book/Page Reception 9l28lOO 12091872 $16,262 1 209/888 9/30199 1't53/775 s25,854 Unit Price Sale Date High Counry Appraisal TC Malloy Consulting, LLC January 14,2OO4 Page 12 SALES COMPARISON APPROACH: ln estimating the value of the subject property, I have analyzed six sales or listings of the most comparable properties located in the subject area. I have used dollars per acre as the unit of comparison. The comparable sales are summarized in the table on the facing page. My comparison of each sale with the subject parcel is presented on attached adjustment grids, beginning at page 22, and subject property and sale location is depicted on an attached sale location map (Page 21). The following narrative presents summary information for each sale used in estimating the value of the property, and a description of adjustments made on the attached adj ustment grids. Sale 1 is the unimproved portion of the Cattle Creek Ranch, located just southeast of and partially adjacent to the subject property. This is the most recent ranch sale in the immediate area aside from the sale of the subject property; it was purchased for gentleman's ranch use. The ranch parcel was purchased in conjunction with two adjacent improved homesites; these are not included in the analysis. The sale involved an allocated price of $4,600,000 cash to the seller. The transfer was from Cattle Creek Ranch Ltd. to Aspen Blue Sky Holdings LLC. This parcel is unimproved; zoning is identical to the subject. ln comparing this sale to the subject, I have first made a 12olo upward adjustment to reflect changes in market conditions between the sale date and mid-2001, resulting in an adjusted unit price of $8,124 per acre. The subject has a slightly inferior location. lts smaller size would typically command a higher unit price. lt lacks water amenity. It has generally superior terrain and view amenity. lts wells add value by comparison. lt has a larger percentage of irrigated area. The subject improvements make a nominal value contribution. This sale, after adjustment, indicates a unit value for the South Parcel of $9,749 per acre. Sate 2 is the sale of the Mumbert Cerise ranch, located on the north side of Colorado Highway 82 between Carbondale and El Jebel, about four miles south of the subject property. This property was purchased for development. The sale, from Mumbert Cerise Family Company to Cerise Ranch LLC, involved a price of $4,863,505. The sellers financed $3,790,000 at slightly favorable terms; I have calculated a cash-equivalent price of $4,827,500. The property was unimproved except for miscellaneous sheds which made no value contribution. Zoning was identical to the subject. ln comparing this sale to the subject property, I have first made an 1 1olo adjustment to reflect changes in market conditions between the sale date and mid-2001, resulting in an adjusted unit price of $'18,051 per acre. Although the subject location does not have the negative impact of Highway 82, at has less development potential than the sale property. The subject's larger size would typically command a lower unit price. lt lacks the sale's water amenity. lts topography and views, and lack of flood plain influence, are significantly superior. The subject's improvements make a nominal value contribution; those on the sale property do I T T I I t I I I t I I I I I t I I I HiBh Crunry Appraisal T t I I T I I I T T T I I t T t I t t TG Malloy Consulting , LLC January 14,2OO4 Page 1 3 not. This sale, after adjustment, indicates a unit value for the subject property of $14,441 per acre. Sale 3 is the very recent sale of the 610 acre Schweppe Ranch, located two miles north of the Frying pan liiver and about five mites northeast of the town of Basalt; the property is . 12 miles east of the subject property. Schweppe Ranch LLC and three affiliated Revocable riuris conveyed the property to peace Ranch LLC and Peaceful Easy Feeling Residence LLC for $t 2,[O0,0OO caifr to the seller. The property was on the market for about 18 months. This is a very unique parcel with exceptional privacy and view amenity; it is completely surrounded by pubiic (National Forest) land. lt is zoned Resource by Eagle ioriity, a residentia!/agriiultural classification with a 35-acre minimum lot size. The prop.ity is improved viith a dated main residence and guest house, and two employee- i-rousing units, as well as miscellaneous ranch buildings. This properq wT purchased. for gentlerian,s ranch use; the buyer reportedly intends to. substantially rebuild/remodel the main residence and guest houie. ln comparing this sale to the subject, ! have made a 50o/o downward adjustmeit to reflect the sale's very unique and superior location. The sub;ect's smalier size would typically command a higher unit price. The subject has a superior percentage of irrigated area. The subject improvements are inferior. After adlustment, this rilu indi.rtes a unit value for the subjec-t property of $13,180 per acre. Sate 4 is the Buck Point Ranch, located north of CounU Road 1 15 about two miles northwest of the South Parcel. This property, formerly a gpntleman's ranch with a shooting sports club facility, was purchased for the purpose of dividing it into an exempt low derisity subdivision. The sale was from LMK LLC to High Aspen Ranch LLC for $4,400,000 cash to the seller. The property included extensive improvements; most were removed by the purchaser. Zoning was identical to the subject property. ln comparing this sale to the subject, t have first made a 16oh upward adjustment for ch.anging market conditions, resulting in an adjusted unit price of $4,468 per acre. The.subject location is considered slightly iuperior. lts smaller size would Wpically command a. higher unit price. It has superioiirrigated area. The sate improvements were slightly superior, and a downward adjustment is warranted in spite of the buyer's decision to remove al! existing buildings. After adjustment, this sale indicates a unit value for the subject property of $6,479 per acre. Sale 5 is the Callicotte Ranch property; it is located on County Road 103 immediately west of Sate 2. This ranch was sold out of an estate by hishly motivated and, in my opinion, uninformed sellers (The Estate of Stephen H. Callicotte) for $1,642,600 cash to the seller. tt was purchased by Rocky Mountain Mansions lll LLC. lt included older improvements in poor condition, and had relatively minor environmental concerns. This is ihe most recent ranch sale in the subject area. Zoning was identical to the subject. The buyer is attempting to subdivide the property at a density of about four acres per unit. I have adjusted the iale price upward 2Oolo to reflect seller motivation, resulting in an High Cannry Appaisal TC Malloy Consulting, LLC January 14,2OO4 Page 14 adjusted price of $10,946 per acre. I have made a 5olo upward adjustment to reflect changing market conditions between the sale date and mid-2001, resulting in an adjusted unit price of $1 1 ,494 per acre. The subject location is considered inferior. lts larger size would typically command a lower unit price. lt has a larger percentage of irrigated area. Building improvements are considered comparable. An upward adjustment is made to reflect the impact of the sale's environmental conditions. After adjustment, this sale indicates a unit value for the subject property of $10,919 per acre. Sale 6 is the 102.50 acre Cedar Ridge Farm, located on County Road 103 about 3/4 mile north of Sales 2 and 5. The buyer, Cedar Ridge Farms LLC, planned to occupy the property as a gentleman's ranch and continue operating the equestrian facilit-y on the property. The sale was from Sandra Smith at a price of $2,650,000 cash to the seller. The property included extensive improvements with an estimated contributory value of $725,000. The property's zoning was identical to the subject. In comparing this sale to the subject, I have first made a 2301" upward adjustment to reflect changing market conditions, resulting in an adjusted unit price of $31,800 per acre. The subject location is considered inferior. The subject's larger size would typically command a lower unit price. It has a smaller percentage of irrigated area. A large downward adjustment is made to reflect the value contribution of the extensive improvements on the sale property. After adjustment, this sale indicates a unit value for the subject property of $7,950 per acre. I have also considered the early 2OO2 sale of the subject property at $8,356 per acre. This was an arm's-length transfer which reflected an agreement regarding development density and donation of a conservation easement. This is considered to have had some negative The six sale transactions, as adjusted, indicate a range of unit vatue for the subject property of $6,479 per acre to $14,441 per acre. Least emphasis is placed on Sale 2, which has much different location characteristics, and Sale 4, which is substantially larger. Most emphasis is placed on the subject sale and Sale 1. Sale 3 is the most current, but has a substantially superior location. Based on this analysis, it is my opinion that the subject has a unit value, without consideration of private restrictions and a conservation easement, in the range of $8,500 to $9,000 per acre, or 94,070,000 to $4,310,000 (rounded). I have selected a value estimate from the center of the range at $4,200,000. ln considering value as currently encumbered, it is my opinion that the early 2OO2sale of the propefi is the best indicator of value, and it is my opinion that the subject property has a value, subject to these existing encumbrances, of $4,000,000. RECONCIIIATION AND FINAL VATUE ESTIMATE: The sales comparison approach has been used to estimate the value of the subject property in the range of $4,000,000 (as currently restricted) to $4,200,000 (assuming private restrictions/conservation easement do T T I I I I t I I I T I t I T I T I I High Counry Appraisal I I I I I t I I I I t l I I I I t t I TC Malloy Consulting , LLC January 14,2OO4 Page 1 5 not exist), based on a comparison with the best available sales and offerings of similar prop"rti"r. fhis approach is rypically the only one considered reasonably applicable to the valuation of vacant land. The cost and income approaches were not considered applicable to this appraisal problem, and were not used. Based upon the facts and data set forth in this appraisal report, it is my opinion that the market vatue of the fee simple estate interest in the subject property, subject tothe certification, assumptions and limiting conditions contained in this report, as of January 6, ZOO+,ranges from $+,000,000 subjeJt to existing restrictions to $4,200,000 assuming the absence of such restrictions. Based on the exposure time for comparable sales considered in this appraisal, and upon current market conditions, marketing time for property such as the subjed, as of the date of appraisal, is estimated at twelve to twenty-four months, assuming offering at a price within 5% to 10o/o of the appraised value set forth above' This appraisal is made for the purpose of estimating "raw land" value for use in determining a school impact fee assessment in connection with a proposed subdivision of the propert!, and thus does not reflect the value of partial or full land use approvals and partial pnysical improvements associated with the proposed development. The "as-is" market value of the property as of the date of appraisal would likely be significantly higher than the value estimate set forth above. please call if you have any questions. Thank you for the opportunity to be of service. Respectfu I ly Submitted, T'JJIffi}:SJJ;,XIJ,"*", lN' Colorado License Number CG01313605 l--!{aLJ- 2003347 TG Malloy Consulting, LLC January 14,2004 Page 16 Certification I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, ... - the statements of fact contained in this report are true and correct. - the reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and limiting conditions, and are my personal, impartial, and unbiased professional analyses, opinions, and conclusions. - I have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of this report, and I have no personal interest with respect to the parties involved. - I have no bias with respect to the property that is the subject of this report or to the parties involved with this assignment. - My engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or reporting predetermined results. - my compensation is not contingent upon the development or reporting of a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the clieni, the amount of the value opinion, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to the intended use of this appraisal. The appraisal assignment is not based on a requested minimum valuation, specific valuation, or the approval of a loan. - my compensation is not contingent on an action or event resulting from the analyses, opinions, or conclusions in, or the use of, this report. - my analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. - I have made a personal inspection of the property that is the subject of this report. - no one provided significant professional assistance to the person signing this report. - I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the reported analyses, opinions and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity with the reguirements of the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice of the Appraisal lnstitute. - I certify that the use of this report is subject to the requirements of the Appraisal lnstitute relating to review by its duly authorized representatives. - As of the date of this report, l, William K. Cray, have completed the requirements under the continuing education program of the Appraisal lnstitute. As of the date of this report, my state certification has not been suspended, canceled, or restricted. January 14,2004 Certified Ceneral Appraiser Colorado License No. CC01313605 Expiration Date 1 2131106 T T I I I I T I t I t I I I I I T I I200t347High Counuy Appraisal L"of.i"i South at Subiect Property from County Road 115 Looking west along county Road 115 past subiect Property 17 High Country APPraisal Subject Photographs Looking South at View from West Portion of Subject Property Looking Southeast at Subject Property along lnterior Road 18 High Country Appraisal t t t T T T t I I I l t t I I I I T T Legal DescriPtion Lcgal Description of the Iowcr Laurence Ranclt Locatecl at 11104 County Road 115, Carbondalc Garfield County, Colorado wLlzsEL/4, E1I2SW1/4 AND LOTS 6,7,AND 8 OF SECTTON 6; A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR STOCK WATER PURPOSES DESCRIBED AS CoNTATNTNG 3.396 ACRES/ AND BEGTNNING AT THE sourHwEsr coRNER oF Lor 8, sEcrroN 6, TP,7 s.; R. 87 W. 6rH p.M.; THENcE EAsr ALoNG THE sourH LrNE oF LoT 8 ABOUT 1320 FEET TO A POINT ON THE LINE COMMON TO SECTIONS 5 AND 6, ABOL,E TOWNSHIP; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID LINE 115.7s FEET TO A POINT;'THENCE EAST ALONG THE souTH LrNE OF LOT 11 IN SECTTON 5, AFORESATD TOWNS.HTP, 445 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE ,.. t coUNTY ROAD; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID COUNTY ROAD SOUTH 46 57'EAST 43 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED LINE EAST 52 FEET TO A POINT ABOUT 25 FEET EAST OF THE EAST BANK OF COULTER CREEK; THENCE SOUTH 180 FEET TO A POINT EAST OF THE EAST BANK OF SAID CREE& THENCE WEST ABOUT 1845 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 50 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGTNNING; ALL rN TP.. 7 S., R. g7 W. OF THE 6rH p,M., LOT 5. oF sEcTroN 1, rN TP. 7 5., R. 88 W. OF THE 6rH p.M., TOGETHER WITH ALL WATER AND WATER RIGHTS, DITCH AND DITCH RIGHTS AND RESERVOIR AND RESERVOIR RIGHTS, USED rN CONNECTION WITH OR APPURTENANT TO THE LANDS ABOVE DESCRIBED/ INCLUDING PARTICULARLY, BUT WITHOUT LI]VIITATION IN THE FOREGOING ALL INCLUSIVE DESCRIPTION, ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN AND TO THE CONSOLIDATED RESERVOIR, WITH PRIORTTY NO. 88 THEREUNTO AWARDED, THE RALSTON RESERVOTR NO. 2 (OR RALSTON NO. 2 RESERVOIR) AND pRrORlTy NO. 1OAA THEREUNTO AWARDED, TOGETHER WITH ALL ENLARGEMENTS OF SUCH RESERVOIRS, ALL AS AWAR,DED IN THE DECREE OF THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GARFIELDI coLoRADO, FOR WATER DISTRTCT # 3q IRRIGATION ,,,iiDMSION # 5, STATE OF COLORADO; RESERVING, HOWE\,ER, THE STRANG DrTCH NO, t AND THE STRANG DITCH NO. 2, AND ALL PRIORTIES AWARDED SAID DITCHES; NE1/2NEl/4, sw1/4NELl4t AND NE1/4NWLl4, ALL rN SECTTON 7,Tp,7 5,, R, 87 W., OF THE 6rH p.M.; CONTATNING rN ALL 479.869 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. 2003347 19 High Counry App.aisal I I I I I t I I t I t I T I T I I I I Site Plan l!'i-.: I t I I T I T I I I I I I t I I t T I i*il!ItI't-I' Ila. Subject and Comparable Sale Location Map High Counry APPraisal21 Sales Comparison Analysis I I t T I t I I T I t I I t I I I I I )roperty Subiect Sale 1 Sale 2 Sale 3 \ddress 1 1 104 Ctv Road 1 15 8076 Countv Road 113 17O72Hiohwav 82 2890 Taylor Creek Rd. lash Equiv. Sale Price $0 $7,254 $16.262 $19.672 Motivation Adiustment Oo/o 0%Oo/o Ao/o \diusted Price $0 s7.254 $16.262 $19.672 Sale Date Vlarket Conditions Adiustment 01t06t04 Oo/o 08t29t00 12o/o 09t28t00 11o/o a9t25t03 0o/o \diusted Price $0 $8.124 $18,051 $19.672 -ocation Coulter Creek Upper Cattle Creek -5o/o Highway 82 -25o/o Frying Pan Size 478.70 Acres 634.169 Acres 10o/o 296.864 Acres -10o/o 610 Acres 1ooh liver Frontage None -5o/o Blue Creek Oo/o lopographyA/iews Mod.A/ery Good 5o/o Level/Steep/Flood Plair 15o/o Mod. to Steep/Excell. Oo/o Utilities E, T, Well, Sept.E,, 5o/o E,T,G Oo/o E, T, Well, Sept. 0o/o 40nlng fuR/RD A/R/RD 0o/o Oo/o Resource 0o/o //ater Rights Good; 40o/o lrrig.Good;30% lrrig. 5o/o Good; 43o/o lrrig. Oo/o Good; 16% lrrig. 12o/o mprovements Houses, Barns None 5o/o Sheds 5o/o Houses, Barns )ther None None 0o/o None 0o/o 0o/o tlet Adjustment 0o/o 2Oo/o -2Oo/o -33o/o ndicated Value for Subiect $0 $9.749 $14.441 $13.180 22 HiSh Counry Appraisal I I T t I I T I T I I I T I I T t I I Sales Comparison AnalYsis )rooertv Subiect Sale 4 Sale 5 Sale 6 \ddress '11104 Cty Road 115 9495 Red Canyon Rd.2369 Countv Road 103 3059 Countv Road 103 lash Eouiv. Sale Price $0 $3.852 $9.122 $25.854 lotivation Adiustment Oo/o 0o/o 20%0% \diusted Price $0 $3,852 $10.946 $25.854 iale Date ularket Conditions Adiustment 01t06104 0% 04t18100 160/o 03120101 5% 09/30/99 23o/o \diusted Price $0 $4,468 $11.494 $31.800 -ocation Coulter Creek County Road 115 5% Missouri Heights -10% MissouriHeights -1Oo/o iize 478.70 Acres 1,142.277 Acres 30o/o 180.073 Acres -15o/o 102.50 Acres -25o/o liver Frontage None None 0o/o Smallstream Oo/o l-opographyA/iews Mod.A/ery Good ModerateA/. Good Oo/o Mod.A/ery Good ModerateA/. Good 0% Jtilities , T, Well, Sept.E, T, Wells, Sept. Oo/o E, T, Well, Sept. 0o/o E, T, Wells, Septic Oo/o Zoning A/R/RD fuR/RD Oo/o Oo/o Oo/o ffater Rights Good;40% lrrig.10% lrrig. 15o/o Average; 19% lrrig. 1Oo/o Good, 70o/o lrrig. -15o/o mprovements Houses, Barns lmprs. - Nominal Value -5o/o 0o/o House, Apt., Arena -25o/o )ther None 00.k Landfill, clean-up 1Oo/o Oo/o \et Adiustment Oo/o 45o/o -5o/o -75o/o Lndicated Value for Subiect $0 s6.479 s10.919 $7,950 23 High Couniry Appraisal General Underlying Assumptions and Limiting Conditions This appraisal report has been made subject to the following assumptions and limiting conditions: 1. lt is assumed that the legal description as obtained from public records, or provided by others, is correct. No responsibility is assumed for matters legal in nature, and title to the property is assumed to be good and marketable unless otherwise stated. 2. The information furnished by others is believed to be reliable, but the author(s) assume no responsibility for its accuracy. Responsible ownership and competent property management are assumed. 3. Unless otherwise stated, the property is assumed to be free and clear of any or all detrimental liens, encumbrances, easements, encroachments, or environmental violations/hazards. The author(s) make no representation as to the conformance of existing or proposed improvements to applicable zoning or building codes. 4. The plot plans, sketches, and exhibits in this report are included only to assist the reader in visualizing the property. The author(s) have made no engineering survey of the property; all engineering is assumed to be correct. 5. lt is assumed that all applicable zoning and use regulations and restrictions have been complied with unless a nonconformity has been stated, defined, and considered in this appraisal report. 6. tt is assumed that all required licenses, certificates of occupancy or other tegislative or administrative authority from any local, state, or national governmental, or private entity or organization have been or can be obtained or renewed for any use on which the value estimates contained in this report are based. 7. The integrity of the site is assumed to be adequate to support any described improvements. lt is assumed that there are no toxic or otherwise hazardous materials within the site or the improvements that would reduce utility, development potential, marketability, or value. All improvements are assumed to be structurally sound unless otherwise noted. 8. Possession of this report or a copy thereof does not carry with it the right of publication. This report is intended for the sole and exclusive use of the client and intended users as identified herein. This report may not be used for any purpose by any third party without the express written consent of the appraiser, and then only with proper qualification. I I I I I I I I I t I I I I I I I I I24High Country Appraisal I I I T T I T I I I T I T General Underlying Assumptions and Limiting Conditions (cont'd) 9. Disclosure of the contents of this report is governed by the By-Laws and Regulations of the Appraisal lnstitute. Neither all nor any part of the contents of this report (especially any conclusions as to value, the identity of the author(s), or any reference to the Appraisal lnstitute or the MAI designation) shall be disseminated to the public through'advertising, public relations, news, sales,.or other media without the prior written consent .n"d .pproval of the author(s). All appraisals are subject to review by the Appraisal !nstitute upon request. 10. The author(s) herein, by reason of this appraisal, are not required to give future consultation, testimony, or be in attendance in Court with reference to the property in question unless arrangements have been made prior to the preparation of this report. 1'1. The distribution, if any, of the total valuation in this report between la.nd and improvements applies only under the stated program of utilization. The separate vaiuations for land and bulldings must not be used in conjunction with any other appraisal, and are invalid if so used. 12. Unless otherwise stated, personal property and/or intangible assets are not inctuded in the value estimate set forth in this appraisal report. 13. Many types of appraisal analysis require the formulation of financial projections. The achievement of any such projections will be affected by fluctuating economic conditions and is dependent upon the occurrence of other future events that cannot be assured. As a result, actual events may well vary from projections, and such variations may be material. 14. Except as discussed in this report, the author(s) take no responsibility for, and reach no final conclusions regarding, indirect costs of a project based on political processes, including planning and other government functions, whereby changes in standards of construction, density, etc. can occur; indirect charges for highways, education, or other items that can be charged to a project; or various moratoria that can delay a project. Covernmental processes can change suddenly and substantially affect costs and values, and users of this report are cautioned to make their own inquiry and apply their own judgement regarding these matters, as applicable. .l5. The author(s) profess no expertise in law, macroeconomics, or any field of specialization other than real estate appraisal, and base all considerations of the future (such as inflation rates, vacancy factors, absorption rates, etc.) upon reasonable analysis of data and opinions of others, to derive usable opinions only for the purpose of customary appraisal analyses. The author(s) assume no responsibility for predicting actual events. I I I I I I 25 HiBh Country Appraisal 16. General Underlying Assumptions and Limiting Conditions (cont'd) This appraisal report and the value stated herein shall not be used or relied upon to solicit investors or limited partners for any real estate syndicate, real estate investment trust, limited partnership, nor any State or Federal Securities and Exchange Commission registrations. It is assumed that the utilization of the land and improvements is within the boundaries or property lines of the subject property and that there is no encroachment or trespass unless otherwise stated in this report. Any proposed improvements are assumed to be completed in a good workmanlike manner in accordance with the submitted plans and specifications. The appraiser is not qualified to detect hazardous waste and/or toxic materials, including fungi or microbes commonly known as mold. Any comment by the appraiser that might suggest the possibility of the presence of such substances should not be taken as confirmation of the presence of hazardous waste and/or toxic materials. Such determination would require investigation by a qualified expert in the field of environmental assessment. The presence of substances such as asbestos, fungi, microbes, urea-formaldehyde foam insulation, or other potentially hazardous materials may affect the value of the property. The appraiser's value estimate is predicated on the assumption that there is no such material on or in the property that would cause a loss in value unless otherwise stated in this report. No responsibility is assumed for any environmental conditions, or for any expertise or engineering knowledge required to discover them. The appraiser's descriptions and resulting comments are the result of routine observations made during the appraisal process Unless otherwise stated in this report, the subject property is appraised without a specific compliance survey having been conducted to determine if the property complies with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The presence of architectural and communications barriers that are structural in nature that would restrict access by disabled individuals may adversely affect the property's value, marketability, or utility. The value estimate set forth herein relies in part upon data provided by the client, client's representatives, owner, owner's representatives, professional consultants, and/or other available sources. lt is the responsibility of the client to carefully read the appraisal report, and advise the author(s) of any errors or omissions of which the client is aware, prior to using the report or making it available to any third party. I t I I T I t I I I I t I T t I t T I 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 200J347 26 HiBh Country Appraisal I I I I I t lr lr lr lr lr lr lr t: lr lr lr Qualifications of William K. GraY, MAI Certified General APPraiser Licensed by Colorado as a Certified Ceneral Appraiser (License CC01313605, exp' 1 2131106) frfu*U"i, ippraisal lnstitute - MAI #5936 (Designation awarded 1979) Associate Member, Aspen Board of Realtors Kettering University (fka Ceneral Motors lnstitute), Flint, Michigan; Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - 1968 Appraisal Courses Course 1-A Course 1-B Course 2 EDUCARE Course 5 Litigation Valuation Course 400 Course 410 Course 420 Course 430 Course 510 AIREA AIREA AIREA Educare, lnc. AIREA Appraisal lnstitute Appraisal lnstitute Appraisal lnstitute Appraisal lnstitute Appraisal lnstitute 2000 Appraisal lnstitute 1997 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1992 2003 1997 (most recent) 1997 (most recent) Course 520 Appraisal lnstitute 2000 Continuing education courses and seminars - average 20 hourilyear including appraisal courses, '1981 to Present Appraisal lnstitute Ethics panel assignments - 1988 to present Experience Managing partner, High Country Appraisal Associates, Carbondale, Colorado - 1979 to present - SOV" non-t"sidential 1 g7g-1982, g}o[ non-residential 1 982 to present' self-Employed Appraiser, carbondale, colorad o - 1978-1979 - $O',lo residential. Staff Appraiser & Market Analyst, Pomeroy Appraisal Associates, lnc. - Syracuse, New York - 1972-1978 - 80% non-residential. Appraisal experience in a wide range of property tVR9s, including single family residential, ' ' multi-family residential, hotels/-moteis, commercialand industrial properties, office buildings, condominiums, ranch and recreational land, and athletic/racquet club facilities Court Experience Testified as an expert on real estate values before courts and commissions, to include Federal Courts, Coloiado District Courts, and New York State Supreme Court 272003347 High Country APPraisal Qualifications of William K. Gray, MAI (cont'd) Teachint Experience lnstrucrtor - Real Estate Appraisal, lncome Property Appraisal Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, New York (1975-19781 State University of New York, Morrisville, New York (1976-1978) Colorado Mountain College, Clenwood Springs, Colorado (1979-1988) Representative Clients Private owners, attorneys, developers; Alpine Banks of Colorado, Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company, Vectra Bank (Pitkin County Bank & Trust Company), Bank of Colorado - Western Slope, U.S. Bank (Colorado National Bank), Wells Fargo Bank, The Money Store, Colorado Federal Savings Bank, First Western Mortgage Corporation, Community Banks of Colorado, Zions First National Bank; Counties of Eagle, Carfield and Pitkin; CitieilTowns of Aspen, Basalt, Carbondale, Eagle, Glenwood Springs; U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Ceneral Services Administration, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Postal Service; Colorado Division of Wi ld I ife; Colorado I ntergovern mental Risk Shari ng Association (Cl RSA). Approved By: Numerous lenders, U.S. Ceneral Services Administration, Colorado Department of Transportation. t T I I rl rl rl rl rl rl II rl :l rl rl II :l282003347High Counry Appraisal Appraiser's License I t t I T I t I I I t T T I I t I t I ,,.1 ! nf Orlrruhn DEPARTITEHT OF REGULATORY AGENCTES December thirty-first *tsl+ *** {+l+l+ *ltlf .t+ * * 11* {+ *{+ * .t+* ****lt.*ltl+** s .l!* * ** .* .l+ 11 .ltut thc person shown bctow has been duly enrolled as shown above in the StstdGfl(hloritfrrfor thCdEndar idi(s) lA I as providcd for by thc Laws of Colorado. Expircs Decembcr thirty first, - 2Oo6 Ifi, .$SPV ilT11f,",3;,$.-Tf;#"lf.Tf:.1iil1,.*,y!;,.=y#l ,IAT.I K GRAY .I.},IAIN ST 29 Hieh Counry Appraisal I T T T I I T t I t T T t I T T I T I Exhibit 13 Resolution2003-3 -Approving Petition for Inclusion in Fite District Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application January2004 I I I I T T t I I I I T T T t T T I T CARBONDALE AND RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT RESOTUTTON NO. 2OO3'L A RESOTUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR INCLUSION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERIY SITUATE IN GARFIELD COI'NIY, coLoRADO, INTO TIIE C,ARBONDALE AI\[D RLTRAL EIRE PROTEG- TION DISTRICT WHEREAS, SlC-Laurence, LLC, is the owner of certain real property being developed as the Ranch at Coulter Creek, a proposed residential subdivision within unincorporated Garfietd CountY, Colorado; and WHEREAS, the Ranch at Coulter Creek subdivision application requests approval for twenty-seve n (27) lots, thirteen (13) of which are located upon proPerEy that is currently withd the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District and fourteen (14) of which are located upon the properrywhich are the subject of the Petition requesting inclusion into the District; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District received a petition from SlC-Laurence, LLC, (Petitioner) requesting inclusion into the District of the real properry on which the proposed fourteen (14) lots are to be located, said properry being described in Extribit A hereof; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Special District Act, upon 19ti9u duly published as required by law, tire goara of Directori heard the Petition at a public hearing held on April ZS,ZOOS,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 the ru"l prop"rty reques-tgd t9 be included into the Carbondale and Rural Fire protection Disuict appeared at the public hearing when the Petition was heard; and WHEREAS, the failure of any person in the existing Carbondale and Rural Iire proteaion oiroi.i ""d the failure of any municipality, county, or other special district which ffiil; b*n able to provide service ro the real property requested to bg induded, to file a written or oral objecdon, has been determined to be an assent to the inclusion of ttre real propemy; and WHEREAS, the petitioner has filed with the Board of Directors evidence that 1000/o fee ownership of the properry 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 properry should be included into the District upon certain conditions as set forth more fully below; NOW, fi{EREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District that: 1. The Petition requesting inclusion was received by the Board of Directors on or about June L0, 2002. ftrl petition requests that approval be granted to include into the District all of that real property situate in Garfield Counry, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorpo- rated herein (hereinafter !'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 paft of Ranch at Coulter Creek. b. Upon the effective date of this Resolution, as provided in paragraph 1(i), below, the Petitioner shall convey and grant to the District a perpetual antennae site, access and utility easement, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, upon those parcels of real properry described in Exhibit B hereof. The Petitioner shall delivei to the pistrict 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 attorney. The purposes of the easement, and the other tenns and conditions of the easement, shall be as set fofth 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 consen/ultion easement or any proposed covenants which may burden the Property now or in the future. c. The Petitioner will consu:uct a gravel, all weather access road, no less than nnrelve feet (12') in width on the property described in Exhibit B from the public road and shall install 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 propefty. 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 fuIly responsible for all maintenance and repair, including snow removal, of those portions of the easement which are exclusive to the District. T T T T I I T T I I T T I T T T I I I 2 I I T T t I T T T T I T T t t I T T I 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 right to place and utilize commercial wireless communication antennas on the tower. e. Except as provided herein, the Petitioner shall in all respects comply with Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District Resolution No. 2003'2. The Petitioner shall install a water supply sysrem pursuant to plans approved by the Fire Chiel including an active fire hydrant ifthe iocation agreed upon on or near County Road 1L5 to be served Uy a si* (6) inch warer supply pipe. The Petitioner shall additionally install a dry hydrant .i " porrd within the subdivision. The final design of the water supply and delivery system and iource of water shall have been approved by the Fire Chief prior to adoption of this Resolution. In addition, the petitioner shall provide satisfactory proof that ttre water rights or, ,t. properry have been adjudicated to include uses for fire fighting purposes and there shall be ,.."rjfro* the public road to the'active and dry hydrants described herein. t. The petitioner shall have completed awildfire hazard mitigation plan, including a wildfire hazard analysis and road system plan with cul-de-sac and nrrnaround design uid p1"".*eng all of which shall have been approved by the Fire Chief prior to the adoption of this Resolution. g. At the time of final plat approval the Petitioner shall pay impact fees to the Districtlor all twenry-six (26) lots within the subdivision 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. 2OO3'2 requires payrnent of an inclusion fee of g5,000.00 per lot to be paid at the time of indusion. fhe fourteen (1a) lots to be created on the Properry would necessitate payment of a $70,000.00 fee pursuant to said Resolution. The District agrees that the donation of the .ur"*.rrt for the radio repeater site and improvements to be constructed thereon by the petitioner shall be deemed to be a payment in lieu of one-half of the amolrnt of said fee i.quir.a by Resolution No. 2OO3-2to the Fire DisUiA. The remaining amount, $35,000.00, ,t "U Uu p"ia to the Fire District within five (5) days of the date of final subdivision plat approvalfor Ranch at coulter creek by Garfield county commissioners. i. Norwithstanding its date of approval, this Resolution shall not become effective unless and until all conditions of this Resolution of Approval have been completed and final subdivision plat approval for Ranch at Coulter Creek is granted by the Board of Counay Commissioneri of CarReta County approving a twenty-seven (27) unit subdMsion upon i.*r and conditions acceptable to the Petitioner. No Motion and Order For Inclusion oi tt u properry shall be submitted to the Garfield County Disuict Court until said County approval ii grinted and until all of the conditions of approval which require performance "iitu time of Final plat have been completed. Petitioner shall provide security to Garfield County to guarantee its performance 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 District 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 piat, 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. READ, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED ON TAOT 17 4, 2003. CARBONDATE AND RURAT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By: ATL6 . land Resolutlon No. 20034.5-1603.wpd I I I T I I T T T T T T I I I I T t I 4 t t T Exhibit A Legal Description of Portion of South Laurence Ranch Parcel located outside of Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District (the Property) I Lor 5 oF SECTIoN 1, IN TowNSHIp 7 sourH, RANcE 88 wEST oF THE 6m p.M.; EtnswulI A}ID LOTS 6 AND 7 OF SECTION 6, IN TOwNSHIP 7 soUTH, RANIGE 87 wEST oF TI{E 6TII P.M. I C'UNTY oF GARFIELD STATE OF COLORADO T T T T I T T I t t T t I t EIHIBIT YAP OF. LOCATED IN A PONflON OF SECTTON S E, ?, TOf,NSHIP 7 SOIIIII, RANGE 8? WESI OE' THE 6TH P.M. & SECTION T, TOMISHIP ? SOUTH, RAI{GE EE UEST OF THE 6TII P.U couNTr 0r GAmIEI.D, SrAlE 0F C0L0RAD0 .uIEET-LOEI 5, ALUU,NUM CAP Mo SEC ' 7\2OOO EUREAU OF LAND\ uduceuarr LAND MONUMETTJT FLm +fi8/o2 AY S?EINIVINDER LS. \ I I t I t zoo tsct N'(o I =(.t N$ t E av, o1 oFI!E'z 6)v IRUE POINT OF EEGINNING FIRE DIS?RGT EASEII,IB{T SCAL"8 f:lOO' TRUE PO'NT OF aEdNNtNC 25' O(CU'SI/E PERPENJAL ACCESS A UNLITY ansanENT FIRE OIS]RICT ANIENNAE SI1E EASEIHENT CENIERUNE 25' D(CLUSII/E PERPEruAL ACCESS & UNUTY EASEMENT FOR FIRE D'S7RICT WILITY EASEMEIW LINE TABLE ICf,X'SS & WfiITY EASETIEIIr UNE TADfi fiUASS & WilJTT EASEUEifr CARVE TABI.E J' ALUMINUM CAP gI SEC 7 2OO0 BUREAUOf LAND MANAGEMENT PER COLORADO IIND suRvEy MoNUMENT RECoRD nfi +fi8/02 BY ER|AN A" STETNYUNDER LS. #5t91l. oov NoN-ExcruslvJ I ACCESS & UnUTY J EASEMENT FOR BClb J BGto LOT '9 T* TRU€ PGINT OF BEGTNN'I\G 25', NoN-O(CLUS|t/E ACCESS & UNUTY EAS|EI,IENT 2tt*lt-ftA?orc qU[L CUNT'ULTANI:S50e la$t srnEEr. sullE Ag CARBOIIDAI.E, COIORAI'O A16?g, (9?o) to,,-oslt ffi *g,rg:V!9 oLl29/2OO4 15:35 970-7A4-O3L3 SOPRIS B.IGINEERING l-AlJa: .52 I I I I t I I t t I I I I T T I t I Exhibit B I SOPRIS ENGINEERIN(:PAGE b3 @L/20/2AO4 15:35 97A-704-O3L3I I t I I T I T I I I T I t t T t DoilBn xap oF. ES ffioN o dc ?, T-olrNsHIP ? sounl n$!cE 07 TEsr oF p.r.. & sEcrIoN r, rtffiirip*z'bqgIfl-lr1l9^ql3^H* oF rfiE 6mI P'u A6frNrV or'Amrmrb. sr4tE 0F coIoRADo DS IOCATED THE 6TH AN EXCtUs'Vf AND PERPEruAL F}RE D.'SIRqr AN?ENNAE g',E 9A:Ell',ENT s/ruAIED Ot'.t A POR7/ION OF THAT pRopffiry DEscREEo ';iiH;ff ;;;bv1li.2lji;;';s; ff n,q_e-ne,, couN*'REC.,RD-s: sA,o E^sEt,,Et''r /qrso BaNc LocArED ,N SECno,, 7, TOWNSHT. 7 ;il'ii RiitcE a7 wEsf or-rnt ixw pn*opnL MffitD,Nl AND 'S 'UOR' pnniatteatr DEscF,EED As Follottts: c61{rrENc,N6 AT THE ccr tr/to coRNER q sAD sEcl?ol., 7 vnTH Alt BEAR'NGS co"rANED HERE'N RELAnw ro A BEqR,No ff N oozcis. w BETInEEN ffi csiEn-tli gmlT_rAND IHE cctt t/ta c0RNm 0F'sA'o scrloAt z 7H6NCE S tlrll'ss- E 42t.6o FErt, to ru{nue paur oFEEGINMN-G; trF19gs.Nw'@'E fi'Oo FEET: rHElrcE 5 ilOOO'OO' W 5O.@ rcni mmce i ooio'oo' w 5o'-oo- FEET; lHEllcE N gow'oo' E il'oo FEE. ra rHE potNr oF-aEorvrvmo.r .s,qiD EisgirEii-cbrrervrvc 2so sounna FEET. MORE oR tEss' A 25 FOOT MOg rOIV-SXCI.US'YE ANO PERPEruAL ACTESS AND UNUN ETSEMEI'T EENEF'INC IHE NRE O'S7R'C7 sn ATED OrV n ponno|' w tttit pnopanri'oiscnago ru 8!o{ 1s2t PAGE 695 tr HE GARF',EID C?U ',TY REcoRDs; sap gnsa,r-drintsii eerrue tocitm-in'srcnov't, towltstttp 7 so')N, RaNGE 87 wEsr tr T'iE s}trH F**,;AffirilEfiroieii,qruo--ri-Ioce-rao1z.s iiffr bi,rEnrER srbe or rHE Fcl.Low,Nc DEscHam CENIERL,,VE cOMMENc,ilO AT T,rE CCtt t/16 CORNER oF sA,D SECIIO,\, 7 wttt ALL 86AR'NGS OOVfA'NED HERAN REU.TIW lO A BE RtNc t tt oozo'ig; w'aetwtan ZXe Ceiffn th CffiNERI1ND zt'E ccN 1r/16 CORNffi G SAID ffCflAn 7; ?F'ENCE S 23'O6,ts- e-soi.+o mi to A laii oN'rrrt cENTERuATE OF S rD 25 FOOT ruDE EASETTENT AND .souTHERry nar-or--iii t snoore onrE]-'nii nuk edni-o1 BEGTNTvING; rHEIvcE tE{vilvc s ,D SOUIHERLY -AtOtii:Of-wai tug rou:oMNG oNE (1) cou?ff ALoI\rG s ,D EASEMENT CENTEFUNE; i Ig.I8 FtrT. ALC,/I,G TIIE ARC OF A CURW TO THE R'CHT HAVIiNG A RAD'US tr sO'N FEET AND A CENIRAL'l ;;;;r'ff'r1fi-i";o'GH1RD BEAR5 N ait'i'zi;i 56^q.-rryD, rc-4-9ry.r-9ru-H9 IIESIERLY ut'tE tr ^ 2s' NoN_oclusw rbci5s-rrvo-unlrry eritililrTui tor rs ShD po,Nr Al-so sEtNc 7HE PoNr oF BEG,NNING OF A 25'EXCTUS'I/E ACCESS & UNUTY EASEMENI RRE D'SIR'CT ANTENNAE s,?E EASEMENT' THE TERU'NU$ sA,O EAsEItlENf co,fArN,rvO 85 SOUARE FEgl] MORE 0P LESS A 25 FOOT }T4OE OGIUS'W ANO PERPE'NAL ACCESS AND IJTIUTY EASEII'E^IT BE^'ENNNO 7}'E FIRE D'STiR'CT gruAID oN A poRTtor\, oF rr,ii pnoinrr-besCnrsed iv-eoo,< ts2t pacE des 0F ?HE GltFrELo couNff REcCIFDs sA,o EAsEMENT Atso asNG LICATED lw secnorf z, iowrtyle-7-f^a!Y, Rrxqq-a1'z-lEs1 oF IHE sxffi PRtNctPAL i4ffiffin A^rt ts-Loi rc}- tzs root orrl sn+t s,DE oF tHE FoLLowNc DESoREED GENTffiUNE: coMuENANc AT THE CCN t/16 CORNER OFSA,D sECTtOl' 7 VfrTH AtL 8E F'NGS.COTTA'NED HEREN REL{7'I/E 70 A ;il;iN6 oi N oozo'2s? w BETuEEN ?HE cEt{IER t/1 coRNER ANo fiE ccN t,/16_c0f,NER oF sA,o sECrlott, Z IIIE,,IG s 2a57,37. E 50a65 FEET To A P}INT onr 7I{E CENTEFUN€ OF 9{,0 25 F@T t4'DE EASEMEI.JI AND IIESTERL}' I'NE OF A 25, NOII-FXCIUilW ACEESS ANO UNUTY TASEMENT FOR LOI 19' IHE IRUE POINT tr ;Eallvnve; nreivce rsararvc s,cio souD,€RLy ROrT-tr--W Y tHE Fc/.LOWtNe nilO (2) CoURSES AtO IG SlrD E/qsgltlEilr CENIERUNE 1) 33.18 FEET Atof\r6 ?HE ABC ff A C|JRW lO UE R6HrHAyINC A RADTUS tr 5O.OA FtrT At',lD A'' cEN?&qt ArrrctE or saofsl' (aid?r, SEARS S 85'4636', E 3Z5E FEEr) z) i-aa,iins'w EZJT FtrT, TO A POINT Ofv ?HE EASIETY EilNDARY tr A nRE o,SIRcIANIENNAE' Sl7E EASET EN]l IllE TERU/NUS; s,A,D ElSArEvr corvTAlNllve 2895 SOUAEE FEEiq, MORE OF lfSS. CIUL COltSUtrAilrS 5OZ IIAIIY STREET, St ItE A:' CARBOI'IDAI.E, COIPRIDO 816?€ (sno) to1-os7t 2t'e5 ot/Nftr 2llEg-turtDt# I EXHIBIT C Drcno 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 the State of Colorado, 300 Meadowood Drive, Carbondale, CO 81623, GRANTEE. WITNESSETH: The Grantor, for andin consideration ofthe sum of Ten Dollars ($ 10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency 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: 1. A perpetual, exclusive easement upon the properly identified and described on Exhibit A as "Fire. District Antennae Site Easement Description" for the purposes of constucting, operatftIg, utilizing andmaintaining a single radiotower, which shall be no morethan fifly feet (50) in height, together with a related building, facilities and equipment, including, without limitation, the right to place and utilize comrnercial wireless communication antennae, no morb than feet 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 of the Grantor, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld; 2. A twenty foot (20') wide perpetual, exclusive easement for access and utilitypurposes upon the propefty so described on Exhibit A for purposes of providing vehicular access and all utilities to the Fire District Anterurae Site described above; and 3. A twenty-five foot (25 ) wide perpetual, non-excl.usive easement upon the property so described on the attached Exhibit A:for pulposes of providing vehicular access and all utilities to the Fire District Antennae Site described above. The Grantor shall be.responsible forthe initial construction of an access road and utility lines to the Fire District Antennae Site as provided in Resolution No. 2003-4 adopted by the Board of Directors of the Grantee on May 2I,2003. From and after constuction 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 repatr, including snow removal, on that portion of the roadway which is constructed upon the non-exclusive portion of the easement herein granted. I I I I I I I T t I I I t I I t I I I t I 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 I .ur.**,r, and that said real property is free and clear of any mortgages, deeds of trust, and other I encumbrances. t The provisions of this Deed of Easement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of I the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. I f*r, .b"TrYrH::S WHEREOF' the Grantor has executed this Deed of Easement the day and vear I :',:,"H:f,lll|l*fii,**,*, T By: T STATE OF COLORADO ) I couNrY oF GARFTELD ] ss' t 2003,#tttttt"t't-"*t'*t"1" -try - LAURENCE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company' I witness my hand and official seal. I I T I T I Notary Public Deed of Easement f SLC - Laurence, LlC/Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District I E:\wP'NCSIsry Anil\laow fad Cwpany\Dced olEanffiL5'21'03 wN I of SLC - My commission exPires: Page 2 of2 EXHIBIT YIP OT. [OCATED THE 6TII IN A PONf,ION OF SESIION 8 &, ?, TOINSHIP 7 SOUTH, NANOE A? VEST OT' P.U. & SEC'NON T, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, MNGE EE YEST OF IITE STTI P.U COI'NTY OF GANT'IED, STA13 OF COIORADO sffir_LoE-.g 5, ALUUINUM CAP iOfO SEC. 7\2OOO BUREAU OF LAND LAND MONUIIEATT FTLED +fi8/O2 BY STEINIIINDER LS. \ I I I t I zoa htc,t\tlo Iq qrN.f s E a UI o! oFIti0-G)v IRUE PONT OF BEGINNINC RRE D'SIRICT EASEMENT SCAIE f:lOO' TRUE PO'NT OF BEGINNINC 25, D(CLUSIE PERPEruAL ACCESS A UTUW EISEMENT . FIRE USTR'CT ANTA{NAE SIIE EASEIIENT CENTERUNE 25, D(CLUSIVE PERPETIJAT AC€SS & UTL'IY EASEMENT FOR RRE DISTiRICT UTILffY EASETIETrT LINE TABLE ItrXiSS * WTL.ITY EASEYENT UNE TAgI"g UNE I DlRECnOltlBLI 'N66',ir5'49',w 7. 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(uoao aEARs N 6413'21' E 14-4-FFFO. tO I Pgryl-q-IlrE hESIERLY UNE CF A 25' iiiiirv-orCrusrvt Tlce$-Ano-uriury'alsEusNT Fffi Lor rs sflo PorNr Al-so EEtvc 7l,E PoINT oF 8EG,NN,NG ff A 25, ExctUS,tlE ACCESS & UnUTr EASEMEVT RRE DTSIR CT ANTENT'IAE SrTE E SEMENT, THE TERU,NU$ SA'D EASEITIENT COAITAIN'NE 485 SOUARE FEET, MffiE OR TESS CIUIL COIilSIrtTAitlIEl 60u !(AIIY smEBr, sultB A:, ceRBollDAIJ. COrcRADO 8182s (e?o) tol-oslt 2llC0-FLtrLott6i DOilEn IIP Or. Exhibit 14 Wildfire HazardAnalysis and Mitigation Plan Ranch at Cotrlter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application tanuaty 2004 FINAL RANCHAT COULTERCREEK WILDFIRE H.AZART) ANALYSIS 6t30103 PREPARED FOR: Snowmass Land ComPanY 2l 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) 925-2890 Fax: (970)-925'2831 t T I I I tl rl II rl rl II :l rl 4 4 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 tz t2 13 13 15 1. ., 3. C. I II. III. TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE # PURPOSE INTRODUCTION TO WILDFIRE HAZARD ANALYSIS WILDF'IRE HAZARD ANALYSIS A. TOPOGRAPI{Y SLOPE ASPECT TERRAIN FEATURES 4. ELEVATIONS VEGETATION 1. FUEL TYPES 2. DISTRIBUTION 3. NFFL MODEL F"T'EL GROUPS 4. NFFL FUEL MODELS 5. CSF'S WILDFIRE HAZARD AREAS VEGETATION SUMMARY 7. FUELBRTAK SUMMARY WEATHER 1. FIRE FAMILY PLUS WORKING SET 2. FIRE FAMILY PLUS STATION SETTINGS 3. DATA ACQUISITION 4. INDICES CRITICAL WEATHER SUMMARIES T tf I I T I I t F I I I I' I t I I T D.WILDFIRE BEHAYIOR CALCULATIONS BEHAVE INPUTS BEHAVE CALCULATIONS 3. BEHAVE OUTPUTS SUMMARY: MODERATE 4. BEIIAVE OUTPUTS SI.,MMARY: EXTREME 5 BEHAVE OUTPUTS: CONCLUSIONS l. 2. 16 16 t7 17 18 20 20 2l 22 23 E. F. G. H. FT]EL LOAD RJDUCTION WILDFIRE HISTORY SAFETY ZONES CONCLUSIONS t I I I I t rl ll TI rl rl tl rl II. PURPOSE OF RANCH AT COULTER CREEK PUD WILDFIRE IIAZARI) ANALYSIS: The purpose of performing a wildfire hazard analysis of the Ranch at Coulter Creek pUD area is through analyzing the wildfire hazard we may determine and quantifu the hazard and determine the appropriate wildfire hazard,mitigation measures in-order io 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 wildfire behavior within the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD area. Like most forecasting, wildfire behavior prediction is based upon inductive reasoning of comtining past experiences and historical data to reach a general conclusion of futureprobability - and wildfire behavior. Contemporary inductive logic incorporates the use olcomputer models which integrate accumulated, archived data and objectively predict future wildfire "performance" or behavior based on past "performance" or behavior. tn 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 future 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 gatherdd by a Remote Area Weather Stations (RAWS), the Crown RAWS Station, located in similar elevations, aspects and fuel tlpes to those found in the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD area. The RAWS station gathers "na dorr*ents the weather and the affect that the 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 rilationship to each other. An example would be that when the t 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 "modirate" 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 encumberJd 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 assumptioni such as continuous and similar fuels, consistent weather and topography are all limitations to fire. behavior computer modeling. I I T I I t I I I lr I I I t I I I I I III. 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 overwhelm the mitigation measures. The alternative to applyng an inductive reasoning process is the arbitrary selection of random data appliedln 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 quantifyable supporting data, it becomes infeasible to determine it's likelihood or profability and as-a resuliserves little purpose in the determination of the appropriateness of tfrr 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 A}IALYSIS : 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 wildfire occurs *itt i1 a Aevetoped area, mitigation rneasures are necessary to prevent or minimize the loss of life and/tr property. ln order to determine the appropriate wildfire mitigation measures, the ingrldients of fuel, weather and topography along with the resulting fire behavior must first be analYzed. The site specific analysis of the fuel, weather and topography of the Ranch at Coulter Creek pUD is contained in this Hazard.Analysis. This analysis forms the foundation for the development of appropriate wildfire mitigation measures. Of the tluee ingredients of wildfire behavior, fuel, weather and topography, the emphasis in wildfire mitigation is focused on the ingredient over which ]ve may exercise some measure of control: the fuel component. By modifying the fuel component, we may then influence the fire 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 supprlssion. By first analyzing the separate ingredients of fuel, weather and topography, we may be able io pr"ai.t 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 wiidfire occurring in a developed area, 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. TOPOGRAPHY: 1. SLOPE: ref: CSFS WHAM maps . CSFS Slope Classifications: I t I t I ll rl rl rl rl rl fl rl o//o 90 9 >1 6 ) 1: 0- l0% 2: Ll -20% 3: 2l - 40% 4z Greater than 40 o/o Acreages for Slope Classes: Slope Class + I 425.1 2 42.9 3 4.0 4 0.0 Total 472.0 ASPECT: All TERRAIN FEATURES: Rolling meadows and two distinct knolls with gently sloping benches. ELEVATION: Elevation ranges from approximately 7000'to 7400'. I tI t t VEGETATION: 1. FUEL TYPES: Type PJ OB Tvpe lrigated meadow (IM) Sagebrush (SG) Sagebrush/Oakbrush mix (SO) Oakbrush (OB) Pinyon-j uniper woodland @J) Total ref: CSFS WHAM maps 16.7 3.5 14.5 3.0 The following primary fuel types are found within the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD area: . lrigated meadow (IIVI). Sagebrush (SG). Sagebrush/ oakbrush mix (SO) ' Oakbrush (OB) : Pinyon-juniper woodland (PJ) Acreage for each vegetation tYPe: ; I I I Acres 176.2 215.5 49.5 t4.5 t6.7 472.4 % 37.3 45.6 10.4 3.0 3.7 p T I I I t I I t T DISTRIBUTION:ref: CSFS WHAM maps Aerial: (A) All green and dead materials located in the upper forest canopy including tree branches and crowns, snags, moss and high brush. o/ _!.9- Surface: (S) All materials lyng on or immediately above the ground including needles or leaves, dufl small dead wood, downed logs, stumps, large limbs, low brush, and reproduction. Type IM SG SO Acres 176.2 2t5.5 49.5 7 % 37.3 45.6 10.4 C - HIGH HAZARD. TREES: Dense conifer (crowtrs touching) with moderate to heavy surface fuels present, E pgdi-um density with "X" - Type fuels in understory or with heavy "red" slash. FIRE BEHAVIOR: Flareups highe-r than treetops, frequent; Spread up to several hundred acres/tr; Front impassabl-e; SpotS from sjaveral hundred yards up to several miles. Burnt area untenable for more than I hr. X. HIGH HAZARD. BRUSH: Dense brushy vegetation (not trees), less than l0,tall, sage, oak. ceanothus, conifErous rqiroductioif or other "oily'', rrigtrTv ftamhaule vegetation. FIRE BEHAVIOR: Flames 5' - 20'; spread feet (40 * acres/hr.), spot fires common but relatively short range. Front impassable. Oak-brush in Coloradowill meet or beat 4e-r-ut"q of splead for califomia chaparral. Burnt area usable after 15-30 min. VEGETATION SUMMARY: o/J9 37.2 58.3 2.t 1.8 I I I I I I I t I I t I I I I I I T T Acreage for each Wildfire Hazard area: Hazard Area A B C x 0 Ratins Acres Low 175.9 Medium 275.4 High - Trees 10.3 High - Brush 8.7 No Hazard 1.7 % 37.2 s8.3 2.1 1.8 N/A closest comparable NFFL fuel model for each HazardArea Class within the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD area: Hazard Class Ratins NFFL Fuel Model I 21416 6 4t6 A B C x Low Medium High - Trees High - Brush : 10 Acres 175.9 275.4 10.3 8.7 I I t T I I T I lp t t I t I T I T t 3.DATA ACQUISITION: The Fire F amily Plus Weather/S easonal Reports/ P grcgnti!9,[eather/Buming **r,ti:#'ru*"m[l{*;gtlsH'*ffi :'B?,:'i}",i"J"?1,?'"{,"* used: . Winds: 360 degrees . Percentile: low: 0-15, Moderate: 16-89, High: 90-97, Extreme: 98-100 Percent in Class: Low: 15, Moderate: 75, High: 7, Extreme: 3 . Median class: Low: 0-12, Moderate: 13-47,High: 48-80, Extreme: 8l-220 . Obseruations: Low: 359, Moderate: 1437,High: 319, Exfreme: 168 It is imoortant to note that by using the Weather/Seasonal ReportslPercentile W;tid.Bfi inglndexprogralr.roTFireFamilvPlus.computel,ggt1111ef^Tgg' the data or indicEs are aiquiied in relationship to each other rather man acqumlg *x*t'#11'dit*:il1*H::ru1 jllf *L:l:ll"':,3llttl??fl ,fl :isil';:'*i, ;iil;;. ffi;;ApiJ wo"ta be that wheri the t hour tuel moisture content was at a ;ert-ain l.t;i, ;t'th"t tu*E tirn. the temperature and relative humidity were at certain corresponding levels. ,PJ"ff #,il'ffi 3t9,ffi l{?t%lH,Ti'iJi**'3:'Lit?sllf:Hlliff ?1#.i#;,*",. *"J iEi"[iirii;d-f,;ilir" n*.ii ai Coulter Creek PUD areLThe Climatological fr"U"*Uifity "f ;;;d;;ilti?i% anO 3oh for "extreme." These indices were then ;;;ii"d;i"prtr t" i"i*"t. tt . pi.aiitea wildfire behavior in the two scenarios o?'"moderatd' and "extreme." IIT[DICES: 20'WIND: 4. 1)Speed: a t 8.6 1 1.8 Moderate: Extreme: 2)Direction: South (179 degrees) RELATIVE HUMIDITY: a a Moderate: Extreme (low): 45.8 11.08 I I I ll rl rl rl II :l tl TEMPERATURI (dry butb): . Moderate:66.6. Extreme (high): 81.4 FUEL CLASSES/TIMELAG: 1) t hour % firclmoisture content: a a Moderate: 5.7 % Extreme: 2.7 % 10 hour Yo fael moisture content: a a Moderate: 6.8% Extreme: 3.3 % 3)100 hour oh fuel moisture content: a o Moderate: 10.7 % Extreme: 5.5 % 4)1000 hour % fuelmoisture content: a a Moderate: 13.0% Extreme: 8.3 % Herbaceous fuel moisture content: a a Moderate: 49.4 o/o Extreme: 33.3 % Woody fuel moisture content: o a Moderate: 98.4% Extreme: 60.0 % t4 t t t I T t I I I CRITICAL WEATHER SUMMARIES : a. FIRE WEATHER WATCH DAYS: RED FLAG WATqH=OR W-{RNING:^^^The total environmental f 20 mPh, rylative humiditY of .io%;ii;*,;r d,"fi;fi". of 80 de_grees Fairenh-eight or more and a high pressure zone prediited for the area for 12 hours or more' - 32"Red Flag" Watch days between 1989 &2003 for Colorado Fire ""tiroZofi. 206,1203 ('source: NWS/Grand Junction Office) b. The Fire Family Plus/TVeather/Event Irocator progrulm was used to gather the following ciitical weather summaries: 1) WrND SPEEDS: = or ( 10 mPh: 59% 2) I HOUR TTMELAG FUELS: - = or <5Yo: 44% > 5o/o: 44% 3) RELATIVE HUMIDITY: - = or < 15%: lg% > t|o/o: 79% 4) CUMULATIVE: {^}:x[ffi4#l'xtH".1*?r'(i3ffi :*:l'*n:iti{I'":"";t*:u aooroximatelv 360 times and "Exteme" conditions otiuned appioximately 7 times between May 1 and October 3I;1991 to 2003. p T I I I I I I T I l5 D.WILDFIRE BEHAVIOR CALCULATIONS: Predicted fire behavior was calculated using the BEHAVE fire modeling program withthe following fixed parameters: 1. BEHAVE INPUTS: - Fuel Models: L,2,4,6 - Both "Moderate" and "Extreme" data from Section I., C.,4. - Slope classes: CSFSI: 0- t0% CSFS2: 1l - 20% CSFS 3: 2l - 40% CSFS 4: Over 40 yo - Slope Class increments: T I I T I I I I I I I I I I t I I t I CSFSI: 0- l0%: CSFS 2: ll - 20 %: CSFS3: 21 - 40% 0, 5,'10 15,20 25,30,35,40 - Direction of wind vector degrees clockwise from uphill: sw (0) - Direction of.spread calculations degrees clockwise from uphill:Maximum dirbction 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 Total of 66 BEHAVE model "runs" t6 I T I I BEHAVE OUTPUTS: Rate of spread (ROS) (ch/h) Heat per unit area (HUA) (Bh/ft2) Fireline intensity (FD @tu/ftls) Flame length (FL) (ft) Spotting distance (SPOT) (mi) Probability of ignition (POD (%) Size (ACRES) Backing spread distance Maximum width Forward spread distance Length to width ratio Perimeter 3.BEIIAVE OUTPUTS SUMMARY: MODERATE _vEG FM SLOPE ROS HUA F'I FL SPOT POI %ACRES t ura I 0 45.3 9r 76 3.3 .1 56 26.6 1IM 1 5 45.7 9l 76 3.3 .1 56 27 In{I 10 47 91 79 3.3 .1 56 28.3 I SG 2 0 l4.l 494 t27 4.2 .1 55 3.2 SG 2 5 t4.2 494 t29 4.2 .l 55 3.3 SG 2 l0 14.7 494 134 4.3 .l 55 3.5 llc 2 l5 15.5 494 t4l 4.4 .1 55 3.8 ISG 2 20 16.8 494 152 4.5 .2 55 4.2 lsc 2 25 18.3 494 166 4.7 )55 4.8 lsc 2 30 20.2 494 183 4.9 .2 55 5.6 SG 2 35 22.4 494 203 5.2 .2 55 6.6 SG 2 40 25.0 494 226 5.4 .2 55 7.8 lso 2t416 I I I T I t7 VEG FM SLOPE ROS HUA FI FL SPOT POI y"ACRESoI JB 4 0 79.4 2644 3847 20.1 .4 56 61.8 4 5 79.7 2644 3862 20.1 .4 56 62.1 OB 4 10 80.6 2644 390s 20.2 .4 56 63.2 OB 4 l5 82.0 2644 3976 20.4 .4 56 64.9 OB 4 20 84. I 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 4549 21.3 .4 56 74.3 OB 4 35 93.9 2644 2t.7 .4 56 79.0 OB 4 40 98.3 2644 4763 22.1 .4 56 84.5 PJ 6 0 21.3 475 186 5.0 .2 56 s.8 PJ 6 5 2t.s 475 187 5.0 .2 56 5.9 PJ 6 10 21.8 475 190 5.0 .2 56 6.0 PJ 6 15 ))\475 196 5.1 .2 56 6.3 J 6 20 23.4 475 204 5.2 ,)56 6.7 PJ 6 25 24.s 47s 214 5.3 ,2 s6 7.1 PJ 6 30 25.9 475 226 5.4 .2 55 7.7 PJ 6 35 27.6 475 240 5.6 .2 56 8.5 PJ 6 40 29.s 475 257 5.8 .2 56 9.3 I4.BEHAVE OUTPUTS SUMMARY: EXTREME VEG F'M SLOPE ROS HUA FI FL SPOT POI Vo ACRES IM I 0 t10.2 106 215 5.3 .2 92 t24.7 IM I 5 1r0.8 106 216 5.3 .2 92 125.8 IM I l0 112.5 106 219 5.4 .2 92 129.0 T I 18 I t l_ VEG FM SLOPE ROS IIUA FI F'L SPOT POI %ACRES SG SG 2 0 31.9 s76 337 6.5 .2 90 t2.9 2 5 32.2 s76 340 6.6 )90 13.1 SG 2 10 32.8 576 347 6.6 .2 90 13.5 SG 2 15 34.0 576 359 6.7 .2 90 t4.2 SG 2 20 35.6 s76 376 6.9 .2 90 15.3 SG 2 25 37.7 5',76 398 7.1 .3 90 t6.7 SG 2 30 40.2 576 424 7.3 ,3 90 18.6 tsc 2 35 43.2 576 456 7.5 .3 90 20.8 rSG 2 40 46.6 576 492 7.8 .3 90 23.5 I los 4 0 203.9 3239 r2t09 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 12226 34.1 .8 92 330.2 OB 4 15 208.3 3239 12372 34.3 .8 92 335.9 t"4 20 211.8 3239 12s77 34.6 .8 92 3M.0 roB 4 25 216.2 3239 t2841 34.9 .8 92 354.4 ros 4 30 221.7 3239 13 163 35.3 .8 92 367.3 loB 4 35 228.r 3239 13544 35.8 .8 92 382.7 OB 4 40 235.s 3239 13984 36.3 .8 92 400.8 I 469 7.6 .3 92 t9.7PJ6043.9 582 IPI 6 5 44.0 582 470 7.6 .3 92 19.8 rPJ 6 10 44.6 582 476 7.7 .3 92 20.1 Ipr 6 15 45.4 582 4485 7.7 .3 92 20.7 IPJ 6 20 46.7 582 498 7.8 .3 92 21.5 -PJ 6 25 48.2 s82 515 8.0 .3 92 22.6 IPJ 6 30 50.2 582 s36 8.1 .3 92 2.9 It;6 35 52.5 582 s60 8.3 .3 92 25.5 6 40 55.1 582 588 8.5 .3 92 27.3 t9 BEHAVE OUTPUTS, CONCLUSIONS : of the five basic fuel types present within the Ranch at coulter creek PUD, oak Brush (oB) Fuel Moder 4 and pinion/Juniper @J) Fuel Model6 generate the highest values and most severe fire behavior. Based upon these fire behavior predictions, reductions in fuel loading through vegetation modification is required to ensure that the proposed mitigation alternatives will be adequate. FT]EL LOAD REDUCTION: NFFL Fuel Models 1e d-elermined in part not only by the type of fuel but by the amountof 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 HazardMitigation Plan, the or.r.ll fuel loading of the affected area can be reduced, the structure of the fuel altered and the vertical & horizontal continuity of thefuelbrokenthusaffectingthepredictedwildfirebehavior. kr this way the NFFL fuel models used to predict wildfire behavior change in thefollowing maruler: Fuel Models T I I r1 ll rl II tl !lPrior to vegetation modification 1([v1) 2 (sc) 4 (OB) 6 (PJ) remalns a remains a becomes a becomes a After vegetation modification l(e1) 2 (sc) 2 (sc) 2 (SG) Aft9l implementing vegetation modification measures, the highest values and most severepredicted fire behavior are generated from the Sagebrush (SGJ Fuel Model2 vegetationtlpe. 20 I T I I SAFETY ZONES 1.DEFINITION: A preplanned area of sufficient size and suitable location that is expected to p.ot""t personnel from wildfire hazards without using fire shelter. SIZE REQUIREMENTS: b. d. 2. p t I I I I I t T T t T I I I For radiant heat only, the distance separation between the individual(s) using the Safety Zone andthe 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 terrhin 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 Zone. Factors that will reduce Safety Zonesize include reduction in flame height by thinning the fuels around the Safety Zone' These guidelines do not address convective energy' 3.TURNAROUNDS AS SAFETY ZONES: Based upon the fire behavior predictions after reductions in fuel loading through vegetation modification under the Extreme Model the highest preAiJtea p'iame Length for SG/FM 2 on'a40% slope is estimated to be Z.g f""t. Foru (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 tlrough vegetation modification under the Extreme Model the highest prediJted ft*r Length for SGIFM 2 on a40% slope with a midflame windspeed of 0 is esiimated to be 5.1'. Including the Mean Covgr H-eight 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 consenrative Flame Length for calculating the necessary area for a Safety zone,this area should be adequate for an 11.2' Flame Length. c. 2l I IG.WILDFIRE HISTORY: Fire history was compiled using the data from the Fire Family Plus proglam using both the USFS Region 2, White River National Forest, Aspen, Sopris, fagle, and Rifle Ranger Districts and the Colorado BLM Grand Junction Diskict data collected behreen l9g5 and2003. a. Fire months: - Peak month(s): June I - October 3l (90%) b. Fires: (Federal Lands) 2917 (1973_2003) c. Fire Size: A 70% 0 - 1/4 acres B 20% l/4- 10 acres C 08% l0 - 100 acres D 02yo > 100 acres d. Fire Cause: 72% Lightning 20% Human 8% Other Slope Class: - Moderate: Fires: I I t t I I I I I I t I I T t I I d. f. (,D. h. Battlement Mesa # I (lives lost) Battlement Mesa # 2, L982, 4098 acres, (structures lost) South Canyon, lgg4,2ll5 acres, (lives lost) Battlement Mesa # 3, lgg8,25 acres, (stuctures lost) West Sopris Creek, 1991, 86 acres ItI t I I I I Ip I I T I I t T T I Coal Seam ,2002, 12,209 acres (structures lost) Spring Creek, 2002,13,493 acres Thompson Creek, 2002,171 acres Spring Valley McNulty Ranch x 2 Elk Springs Ranch x 2 Hawk Ridge x 2 Panorama l, 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 hazard mitigation measures outlined in the Ranch at Coulter Creek Wildfire Haeard Mitigation plan] the wildfire hazards associated with the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD may be appropriately mitigated. These rnitigation measures are based upon the historical case sc"narios *utyr"a in the Ranch at Coulter Creek Wildfire Hazud Analysis as well as codes standaris 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 sunounding area demonstrates these occasioni have arisen in the past' Any deviation from, alteration to or failure to comply with all of the mitigation altematives outlined in the Ranch at Coulter Creek Wildfire Hazard Mitigation 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 Wildfire Uazara Mitigation Plan does not in any way guarantee prevenling or minimizing the loss of life and/or property. t. j. k. 1. m. n. o. p. q. H. 23 I I I :l rl rl tl ll FINAL RANCHAT COULTER CREEK WILDFIRE HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 6lt7l03 PREPARED F'OR: Snowmass Land Comnanv 21 Burnt Mountain Circti P.O. Box 6119 Snowmass Village, CO 81615 PRBPARED BY: Crockett & Associates, LLC 460 Barnard Park Court Aspen, CO 81611 Phone: (970) 925-2590 Fax: (970)-925-2831 ItI t I I I t Ip l t I t I T T I TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION II. III. rv. v. vI. PAGE # GENERAL INFORMATION A. LOCATION B. SIZE/DESCRIPTION WILDFIRE HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 4 4 4 4 5 I 5 I 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 STATEMENT OF PI'RPOSE SCOPE WILDF"IRE HAZARD AIIALYSIS WILDFIRE HAZARD MITIGATION 6.1 ACCESS A. DEFINITIONS B. DRIVEWAY STANDARDS C. ROADWAY STANDARDS D. CUL.DE-SAC STANDA.RDS E. TURNAROUND STANDARDS F.. INTERSECTION STANDARDS G. HAMMERIIEAD STAi\DARDS WATER SUPPLY BUILDING LOCATION/PLACEMENT BUILDING DESIGN AND MATERIALS VEGETATION MANAGEMENT A. DEFENSIBLE SPACE 6.2 6.3 6.4 o.5 B. FI]ELBREAKS C. FIREBREAKS D. SAFETY ZONES E. MODIFICATION F. MAINTENANCE G. ENFORCEMENT 6.6 UTILITIES 6.7 SPARK ARRESTORS 6.8 LIQUIFTED PETROLEUM GAS 6.9 IGNITION SOURCES 6.10 COMBUSTIBLEMATERIALS STORAGE 6.11 COMPLIANCE ALTERI.{ATTVESIENF'ORCEMENT 6.12 MISCELLAI\EOUS VII. DISCLAIMER ATTACHMENTS: I I I I I I t I I I t I I I I t I T I t2 t2 12 13 13 13 13 l4 t4 l4 t4 14 l5 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 a a a Details: Vegetation WHAM Fuelbreaks Turnaround Hammerhead Intersection IFCI Urban-Wildland Interface Code 200, Chapter 5 CSFS Creating Wildfire-Defensible Zones no. 6.S02 Standards CSFS Firewise Construction Design And Materials guidelines qsFs F'uelbreak Guidelines For Forested subdivisions by Frank Dennis, Colorado State Forest Service, Colorado State University, 1983, Fuelbreik Requirement Analysis CSFS Fuelbreak Wiatn Letter dated June 13,'2003 I. I I I I GENERAL INFORMATION: A. LOCATION: The Ranch at coulter creek Planned unit Develolmenl quD) is a 480{+1.').acte p*..i f".rt.iin Crnita C_ounty in tle*P*ing Fork Vailey, Missouri Heights area northe.;l;ith;Si;tt Hig1,.(,ay 82. The pro-perty !e9 approximately five (5) *it", northeasiofifr" to*" oiCarbondale, ioloiad6. erimary a9!es-s t9 the ;;6;rty i; ,i;-st;dHigty"),.s2 to Garfield go,pty Road loo (9qtl,"l"e's Store 'il;di i" Co*tV {o"a.T f S, Alternate access is via County Road 1 1 3 (Cattle Creek) to CountY Road 115. The property lies south of county Roa{ } l5:nd is bordered to the North by . eouityho*iA]is, i" ihewest ani south by.BLM administered lands and to ttre ;*t biprd;ffipr"y. The propertylits above andiothe northeast of the Cattle Ci."(aiainagian& to the weit oitfri Panorama subdivision Approximately one half ofthe proposed lots are within the Carbondale and Rural Fire protecffi oiitri.t with th! remaining lots lying outside of any fire protection district. B. SIZE/DESCRIPTION: The project consists of appr_oximutgly +SO (+!) acr€s ofprivateproP?P lilting o" u frrg. t"n.tr rUou. Catt1a Creek. Ttie tenain consists of mostly flatto rolling meadows off"r. tfr* 20oZ slopes with one distinct knoll on the southeast corner of Ur. prop.,6. fft vegelatioi is predominantly irrigattg-:4gY19f,9heat grass and large;"iii""r "f ru?"U*rt, with moderate io dense stands and pockets of OakbruIsh and Pinion/Juniper scattered throughout the property. The development proposes 26 6 acre(+/) lots of single familyhoqes clustered *O rpr.uA'u-foog ft " iouthwest to southeast border of the-pr_operty above the Cattle Cr".t air:i*i" Lourrlog a total of approximately 155 acres. The remainder of the property is proposed as open space' The lots are accessed via a primary looped road frory -County Road 1 l5 with cul- de-sacs branching off to aciess clusters of individual lots. WILDFIRE HAZARD MITIGATION PLAITI: The Ranch at Coulter Creek Wildfire HazardMitigation Plan and companion Wildfire H;;eA"alysis,;;rid;information and directio-n for review agencies andinterested ;;[r * i. ifr. "A'tor., t]e; ;4 amount of wildfre hazard associated with the Ranch at boulter Creek pUO us'#eil as the means by which the hazard may be mitigated. The Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Plan is part of and an essential component to the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD development. The Wildfi reHazardMitigation Plan provides a level of detail sufficient to demonstrate trr"1"i"ii"r.rrip *a *ntiri"ity.bet-wedn the seveqty of the wildfire hazard and the specific measures necessary to appropriately mitigate the hazatd' ll lr lr lr lr lp l:lr ,' In this way,the-review agencies and interested parties are provided with the necessaryand required infonnation integralto idertifliing ana implementi"g ilr;;;;iial measures l:"eded to appropriately mitigate the wildfiie {azard,asiociated *itn tf,. nur.h at CoulterCreek PUD. The Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS).assignthe statutory responsibility for wildfire tothe county ph._"ff. *ltlo"gt, county Sherifls have the staiutoiljurirai.ii"r"i" lesponsibility for wildfire#:v typically have limited tunctioriai ;p;tiiiit.Lcal FireProtection Districts typicatly lave the functional capabiliry and cooid"in"t6 mriiil;;;;..thouglt an! witlr the.County Sheriff through coopeiative agreements. As " r"rult th.actual burden of wildfire suppression on plivate property t>;pi.utty afG;t* i;"al fireprotection districts. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Jhe purpoge ofthe Ranch at Coulter Creek Wildfire HazardMitigation plan is to set forththe means py wlrich the wildfire hazards will be mitigatea. rne st"anaaras}iliig;ii;--- are set forth in the various codes and guidelines contiined in the fist oiCuid-;Tirfi;-- Codes & Standardsprovided by the Clrbondale & Rural Fire protection bistrict whichare attachments to this document. SCOPE: T*.t^.,"f :ljls_tlq shall encompass wildfire hazardmitigation including but notItmtted to. water s-upplv, qcges! and vegetation management-measures withii thegeograptuc bounclafles ot the Ranch at Coulter Creek pUD. WILDFIRE HAZARD ANALYSIS :ARD ANALYSIS: The. analysis of the wildfile hazards associated with the Ranch at Coulter Creek pUD iscontained in the attached Ranch at Coulter Creek Wildd; ffazara-enaiysis wfrict is unessential component of the Wildfire Hazard.ltltigallqFtr". fnr wildfiie ha.rrJ*"[ri,seeks to quantiff the scope and.magnitude of the1ildfire hazard associated witf, tn"oevelopment ancl lay a tbundation from whence appropriate mitigation measures aredeveloped. WII,DFIRE HAZARD MITIGATION: Based on th9 analysis of the wildfire hazard.associated with the Ranch at Coulter Creek Ij{P"i"flH:TLll"^gombination, aggreg.atlon 1nd imprementation oiafi td6[-;;;swrronre nazard. mtfigatton measures, the wildfire hazardi associated with the Ranch at - Coulter Creek PUD may be. appropriately mitigat"g. itis" *easures are based upon thehistorical case scenario anatyiii ai outliried inlhe u**a Arr?lysis. It is acknowledgedthat there exists a set of environmental circumstanc" itraicouiAlor;r*h;h th;"mitigation- m-easures and that these measures- may not be adequate to prevent or minimizethe loss of life and/or property. Analysis oltr fire tristory of^td66;;di+;., demonstrates these ocbasionihave arisen in the past. --J -- In the event where d-ug to,a variety of phpical.constraints associated with the propertyand not all of the standards can b6 mei iri_alt circumstan..r, ,o uppropri"i"coiiUinationof mitigation alternatives fo.r these specific areas wiU Ui aeiermii'ia-5n r-sit" specin"basis by the appropriate review agencies and approvea uy trre nie;hi.f.- Thefollowing is-llist of wildfire mitigation standards for development of the Ranch atCoulter Creek PLID. I I III. IV. v. vI. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I t T I I ll lr lr lr l: ll lr 6.1 ACCESS: (ref. attached Water & Access Map) Roads and Driveways shall be constructed in accordance with the follo-wing ;ila*d.; aepictJJonitre-attactred Water & Access Map and the following standards: A. ROAD & DRIYEWAY DEFINITIONS: APPROYED: Approve bY the Fire Chief. DRIVEWAY: A means of vehicular access from a roadway serving not greater 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: Roadwaygreaterthanl50'inlengthwithoutanapproved turnaround @ the end. CUL.DE.SAC: Roadwaywith an approved tumaround @ the end' B. DRTVEWAY STAITIDARDS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. All residences shall be served by a driveway. Driveways shall serve no more than 3 lots. bri""*uvr serving single lots shall have not less than 16'wide all weather driving surface. srrur"a drivewiys serving 2 to 3lots shall have not less than 24' wide all weather driving surface. Driveways shall havenot less than 15'vertical clearance' Driveways shall have not greater- thp 10ilo grade' r .. bri.t "*uy curve radius shill not be less than 50' at centerline. briur*uys greater than 150'inlength shall have an approved turnaround or hammerhead at the end. Turnarounds/trammerheads at the end of driveways shall be within 50'of the structure. 10. iurnarounds shall meet "Tumaround Standards''l 11. Hammerheads shall meet "Hammerhead Standards''r 1;:. Oiir.*uylroadway intersections shall meet "Intersection Standfids." i3: Fuelbreali vegetation management shall be rygorporated into driveways in-accordance with Section 6'5 of this plan' ROADWAY STANDARDS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. D.CUL.DE.SAC STANDARDS: |gadway specifications shall apply if roadway serves greater than3 lots. Roldways shall have not less than2z' wide all weather driving surface (does not include shoulders). Roadway-s shall have not less than 2'wide all weather drivablesurface shoulders on each side. Boadways shall have not less than l5'verticar clearance. $oa{ways shall have not greater than 10% g.uai. ----- lou9*"y c,rve radius shall not be less ttrarios'at center line.Dead end loadyays greater than r50'in length.nuri rrurl * approvedturnaround at the end. Dead-end roadways greater tha,600' shall meet ,'cul-de-Sac standards.tt " r*.t.rvvt vur-uv-\)a loadway intersections shall meet "Intersection standards. "Turnarounds shall meet "Tumaround Standards.', -- --- Fuelbreak vegetation ryarlagement shall be incorporated intoroadways Q tumarounds in accordance with sec[ior 6.i "iirris pran.Turnarounds shall meet "Safety Zone standards'' foi ,L*"t"iio, granagement in accordance with section 6.5 0f this pranl-- P_arking along Roadways, Cul-de-Sacs, Tumaround; ;aHammerheads is prohibited. I I I ll II II rl :l :l :l 1. 2. 3. Dead end roadways greater than 600' shall conform to cul-de-SacStandards. The end of all cul-de-sacs shall be provide with a turnaround at theend having.a minimum outside tuming radius of +S;-ana a ' maximum inside turning radius of 30'I lead ,end roadyays-greater than 600'shall have additional turnaroundsspaced approximately every 600'per the folowing details:a. Coulter Lane:i. Total of three (3) Turnarounds rocated as follows:(1) Approximately-600'*/_ no *or. tt* tOO, l'*ffif3#,TA[:?RifJfj"::,n*(Z) Approximately 1200' +l_ nE *oie tiran 100, distance from the interseftion of Coulter Lane and Cattle Creek Ridee Road.(3) At the terminus of Coulteriane.b. Saddle Drive:i. Total of five (5) Turnarounds located as follows: distance from the intersection of Saddle Drive and Cattle Creek Ridee Road.(2) At the intersection of SaddlE Drive-and the (3) frU.:'n*L',1#;rradarepriveano (5) At the terminus of Saddle Driv". 6.2 I T I IT lr lr lr lr lr le l: c. Meadow Circle:i. _'-- Total of one (l) Turnaround located as follows: (1) at tnd t'erminus of Meadow Circle'd' Fisher ?ffI kfffi: (2) rumarounds located as follows:- 0l *,"#$3:'i"'ift1n'road encircling the (2) et ii"1Jt*Tr,iiof ritn.t creek Lane' 4. Final Turn*orrrrd location shall be approved by lhe Fire Chjef. S. Cuf-ae-Saci ioua*ryt shall meet ali'iRoadway Standards." 6. Cufde-Sac Turnaroinds may be incorporated into Drlv-eway' nora*uy i"t"ir".ii*r but niust still nieet Turnaround Standards. TURNAROUND STANDARDS: A circle with an all weather driving surface of not less than 45'outside ;;iil;d "ot gdt"rit * rO' insiie radius per the attached detail' F. INTERSECTION STANDARDS: DrivewaylRoadway intersections shall be within 7 degrees of ^^t -- ^- ;;rp;rdi'dl*. m nl, r"r" shall the inside turn radius be less than 30'per [he'attached detail' , G. HAMMERIIEAD STANDARDS: A Hanrmerhead shall not be less wide than the rga{ it seryes and not less ifi;bf-""-rr the top of the "T" per the attached detail. WATER SUPPLY: (ref. attached Water & Access Map) Watersuoplv.asdepictedontheattachedWater&AccessMap,shallbedesigne,d ;a-ilfiir&Ld i, u..otdance with the following standards: A. The following construction standards shall be adhered to in order to deterrnine ant meet the Insurance Services Offices (IqO) Needed Fire fi"* -.Jq:rii.*ents necessary to qualify for an ISO rating of Class 5: l. Single and two family dwellings not greater than 12000 square feet in size'2. Residential structures shall not be greater than 2 stories in height (25'). 3. Occupancy Class 7, Construction Class 1' 1. Struc'tureishall be separated by no less than 100'' i: nff rli"p"..A tot. shail be within five (5) ariyiqS miles from the Car'Londale & Rural Fire Protection District Missouri Heights Substation'6. n""i."".rings shall be constructed per.section 6.4, A, 3, a of this plan. (no woo? ortreated shakg/shigS1es) . , a a- --- -^-^-)7. Afiari,"ffirir rtall be provided with a sfrinkler systems according to NFPA 13D. B. The followi,g standards shall apply to water supply and distribution: I I I :l rl rl tl :l 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. .6. structures located on Lots 1, 1 I - 17 ,23 - 26 &Ranch House shallbe within 600' of a hydrant that flows a minimum oisoti gp*.lzopsi. residual pressure. structures located on Lots z - lo,lg - 21 shall be within 600'of ahydrant that flows a minimum of 500 gpm. lrefydrants shall have a maximum of tzo psi static press,re.Final fire hydrant location shall be approvea uv G Ffi. ciri"r.Looped wat91-svslems shall be instailld wtrere piacticJ ['reasiure.Year around Fire Deparhnent access shall be p.uia"a *laryhydrants per NFpA [23t for ail surface *ut"rhiriffie. alli ,it"sources. 6.3 BUILDING LOCATION/PLACEMENT: A.Buildings and structures shall be rocated in the following manner: $]!::'ff L?Xil;Tilil., gullies, ridge tops, chimneys, saddles or Set back a minimum of r30'from the top- of the slope or ridge. Set back from the edges of the proposrd britaing,iurd;; and/orlot lines to ensure a{eqgate.oorn fo. aerensiure".p*;;;ilirements per Section 6.4, A,2 olthis plan. Sr.rgl building location gdpfacqpe,t shalr be reviewed by theCSFS and approved by the Fire Chief. BUILDING DESTGN AND MATERIALS: A. ' Building design and materials shall be conform with the CSFS Firewiseconstruction Desig:n And Materiars guideri*, u, *"ll as rrdri000 - ch.apter 5 specialBuilding construc-tion negurutions with G----following amendments/modlfications: -o---- l. IFCI2000 SECTION s02 - FIRE HAZARD sEVERrry shallbe amended to read as follows: a. The initial Fire Hazard Severity shall be determined fromthe CSFS Ranch at Coulter Cr6ek Wildfire H*;A tu";yaps. frio.r to building permit application, tfi*i determination of actual iite specific witdfiiJhazards shallbe made by the csFs and approved by the Fire-cil;f--' IF'CI2()OO SECTION 503 - IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION shall be amended to read as follows: a. IFCI Table 503.r equivalent conversions shall be IFCIHazard Classification to CSFS Wildfire Hazard - - Classification as follows : IFCI Moderate = CSFS A: Low Hazard Uql gigh = CSFS B: Medium HazardIFCI Extrcme = CSFS C or X: Uigtr HazarA 9 1. 7 3. I tI IT lr lr lr lr lr le l: l: 6.5 b.''Conforming''DefensibleSpacerequ!1qp91tsslrallbein accordance i,itt tt e CSFS Creating Wildfire-Defensible Zones no. 6.302 Standards c. "Nonconforming" Defensible Space requirements shall not be less than 75'fer the CSFS Creating Wildfire- d. "Conforming" Water Supply requirements shall be in accordance *ith Section 6.2 of this plan' e. Delete Footnote #'s l-5 3. IFCI 2000 SECTIONS 504.2, 505.2 & 506.2 Roof covering shall be amended to include the following language: a. In no case shall the roofcovering (exposed roofsurface) be constructed of wood or treated woodihakes or shingles material. Flat roofs shall not be allowed' Final determination of Building Design and Materials shall be reviewed by the CSFS and approved by the Fire Chief. VEGETATION MANAGEMENT: Based on the analysis of the wildfire hazard associated with the Ranch at Coulter a;;;k iUO "r"u, fur" foffo*ing vegetation management will be necessary in order to appropriately mitigate the hazard. A. DEFENSIBLE SPACE: 1. In order to alter the structure of the fuels, break "p F9 vertical and horizontal continuity, and reduce the fuel loading,defensible space vegetation management essential to achieve "stand alone structures" shafl[e incorporated around all buildings dnd strrctures in areas identified on the-attached CSFS Ranch at Coulter Creek witofi'"HazardArea(WHAM)MapsasA:IowHazard,E-M;eiil Aazxd,C - tligl Haz&d: irees or X - High Hazard: Brush. Defensible space vegetation management shall be in accordance *itf, it " tr.*s outliied in this plaA the CSFS Creating Wildfire' Defensible Zones no. 6.302 Siandards, CSFS Firewise-corrtr".tion Design And Materials guidelines as well as IFCI ZOtl0 Section 603 -befensible Space with ttre following amendments/modi fi c ations : a. IFCI Table 6[3.2shall be substituted with the CSFS Creating Wildfire-Defensible Zones no' 6'302 Standards. 10 T I I tl II rl tl il il 1t B. b. csFS creating wildfire-Defensibre Zones no. 6.302Standards shail be amended to read and incrude thefollowing:: i. Definitions: (l) Tree: A woody perennial, usually havine one dominant vertical trunk and a heigtrt grrZt", ii. Weeds and grasses within both zones L &2 penmeter shall be maintained to a height not more than 6". iii. Removeanybranches from trees that touch the roofor extend under the roof eaves. iv. *1,..re;jf#il*$1:s within the defensibre space 3. Vegetation m.anagement within the building envelopes shall beperformed prior to the start of constructionl 4. Final defensibre spjpe vegetation management alternatives shall bereviewed by the csFS anE approved b/the Fire ctrier. FUELBREAKS: 1. In order to alter the structure of the fuels, break up the vertical andhorizontal continuiry, and reduce th; fu;i i""aiirgln elbreakvegetation management shall U. in.o.poiut"a-rAiiffi;; ;;contisu!!!_with roads and drivewuyr wittrin areis iaentified on theattached csFS Ranch at coulter cieek wildfire HiardArea - (WHAM) B -. Medium Hazard, C - ffigf, H;;ilTr"., o, X _ ffigf,Hazard:Brush. 2- App-roximat ery 2] miles of road may require some degree of 3. Fuelbreak vegetation management shall be in accordance with theterms outlined in this plan ana tne guidelines listed io trr. CSFS--creating wildfire-Defensibre Zoies no. o.roi siandards, - - PrescriptionsrZoneZ. 4- Fuelbreak width shall be a minimum of 12, from the outside edgeof the roadway shoulder, Turnaroura * dri;;;;y.' 5. Fuelbreak vegetation-management shall be performed inconjunction with road and driveway construction. - 6. Final fuelbreak vegetation management alternatives shall bereviewed by the csFS and appro-ved by tne riie crrier. I tt C.FIREBREAKS: 1. Approximately 4 rniles oJz9,-wide mineral surface roadways 3s *'"[t u. the ind'ividual 16'wide mineral surface driveways shall : s€rve as firebreaks. SAFETY ZONES: 1. In order to alter the structure of the fuels, !t"* upse vertical and horizontal continuity, and reduce the fuel loading, Safety Zone "ig"1utio" rnurr"g.*.nt shall be- incorporated surroundiry ttte. Rt"adwri f11**6unds in accordance with ttre terms outlined in this ptan anA in. Suf"ty Zone Guidehqeq 3s specified in the NWbG Incident Response Pocket Guide' 2. Safety zonevegetation management shall be inc-orporated.qdjaggnt il;i ;"-ti gr;irs wittr roaaviay turnarounds within areas identified on the uttu.f;"O bSiS n*Cn afCoulter Creek Wildfire Hazard er." tWff,q,,fr,fi M"f. as A_--Low Hazard, B --Medium Hazatd,C - High itazara: i'reed or X - High Hazard: Brush' 3. Approximately I I turnarounds may require some degree of safety zone vegetation management. 4. Safety Zone vegetation.magagement shall be in accordance with the terms outliried in this plariand the gpidelines listed in the CSFS Creating Wildfire-Defensible Zanes no. 6.302 Standards, PrescriPtionsrZone 2. 5. safety Zone vegetation man^agement width shall be a minimum of t2'from the oulside edge of the Tumaround' 6. Safety Zone vegetation management shall be Performed in-oijunction wiih road and driveway constnrction' 7. Final Safety Zonevegetation manage-ment alternatives shall be reviewed ty ttre CSF-S and approv"i Uy the Fire Chief' VEGETATION MODIFICATION: 1. Defensible Space, Fuelbreak and Safety Zone vegetation shall be *oaifrra in accordance with the standards listed in this plan. 2. Vegetation modification qgthodg.may include but not be limited to a single or combination of the following alternatives: p T I I t I I I I T I T T I I I D. z. Removalb. Reductionc. Replacement t2 3. Methods with which the vegetation modification will be accomplished may include but not be limited to a single orcombination of the following alternatives: a. Biologicalb. Chemicalc. Mechanicald. Natural (replacement dless hazardous vegetation) 4. The selected alternative(s) for vegetation modification shall bereviewed by the csFS aird approied by the Fire chi;i.---- -- 5. Actual vegetation modification to meet the standards set forth inthis plan may ngt b9 ngq.$ury yhere the natural ,"g.i"ii", - - patterns have already fulfilled the specified conditions. F.. MAINTENANCE: 1. Defensible Space: Initial as well as continuedmaintenance of the defensible space' vegetation to ensure compliance with the standards listed iri thi;plan shall be the responsibility of the landowner. 2. Fuelbreaks: kritial as well as.continued maintenance of the fuelbreak ve.qetationto ensure co.mplianc^e with the standards listed in this plan sf,all bethe resporsibility of the Ranch at coulter creek Hom;o*";;-- Association. 3. Safety Zones: Maintenance of the safety zone vegetation to ensure compliancewith the standards listed in this prin shall be the responsii,ilito.or the Ranch at coulter creek Homeowners Associatidn.---------r -' G. ENFORCEMENT: 1. Enfolcelnelt of compriance with the terms, conditions and standards for initiat ind continuea mainiinlan; ;itd*getation management as outlined in this plan shall be the r"rporrsifiility oithe Fire Chief. UTILITIES: All utilities will be underground. SPARK ARRESTORS: Chimneys shall be in conformance with IFCI Section 605. T I 6.6 6.7 I I T I I t I I I I t I I I t I T 13 T tI I I T I I Ip I I I I I I I I I Bulk Liquified Petroleum Gas containers shall be buried below ground in an approved container. 6.9 IGNITION SOURCES: In order to appropriately mitigate polential sources o!ienrlion, open buli9g restrictions is'outtn"a in the-Opeir Burning Restrictioni attachment shall be , ;6gi,i;a by the Ranch at Coultei Creek Homeowners Association. 6.10 COMBUSTIBLEMATERIALSSTORAGE: All firewood, combustible and flammable materials shall not be stored in *L".fos"a rpu..r beneath buildings or structures, or on decks or under eaves' g;;pil oi o^thrr.projections or ovErhangs. Firewood shall be stored on a contour a mrmmum "ilOI"*'"V fro* *y structuie and all flammable vegetation removed within a l0'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 MISCELLANEOUS: A. Roofs and gutters shall be kept clear of debris' LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS: B. Yards shall be kept clear of all litter, slash, and flammable debris. C. Pools/ponds shall be accessible to fire department vehicles. l 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 structures. G. Fuel storage tanks shall be installed underground and in an approved container. H. propane tanks shall be installed according lo.N^FP4.58 standards and on a contour away from the structure dstandard defensible space vegetation. *itig"iio" aiound any abov.e;ground.tank. Anyw.ogd enclosure around the tank"shall be constructed witlimaterials approved for 2 hr. fire-resistive construction on the exterior side of the walls. L Each structure shall have a minimum of one l0 lb. ABC fire extinguisher. J. Address shall be clearly marked and visible according to NFPA 299 ri*auiat i"stalled on i non-combustible post and sign as reviewed and approved bY the Fire Chief. l4 VII. DISCLAIMER: Based on the-analysis of the wildfire hazards associated with the Ranch at Coulter CreekPUD,.tt tgtgt the combination, aggregation and implementation "itt " "ff tfre wifafie--- !?y?rdmitigation measures outlinE in ttre Ranch ai Coulter Cr""t Wifafire HazaidMitigation Plan, the wildfire hazards associated with the Ranrt uiCoulirr Creek pUD may be appropriately mitigated. These mitigation measures are based upon the tristori,at case scenariog aryl1ze{ in the Ranch at Coulter Creek Wildfire Hazard Anuiyrii.r *rff-as codes standards outlined in the List of Standards provided by Carbonaafe A R;i Fi;"Protection District. It is acknowledged that there exists a set of environmental circumstance that couldoverwhelm these mitigation measures and that these measures maynot bi ua"qruir toprevent or minimize the loss of life and/or prop-erty. Analysis of tlie fire histoAl "f tlr;surrounding area demonstrates these occasioni have ariseir in the pasi. Any deviation from, alteration to or failure to_comply with aU of the mitigationalternatives outlined in the Ranch at Coulter Creek'Wildfire iiiaVfiiilution ffun 9ou^19 compromise the effectiveness.of the.mitigation measures, render th? plan- - ineffective and result in the loss of life and proi'erty. The recomm:if:d wildfire mitigation alternatives set forth this plan are also depictedgrap$callyil th. various maps and attachments to this docum"it L, th; event.;f ;tconflict or discrepancy between the contents of.this plal and *y "[r.fr*ents, thi il-irrr,conditionsandmitigationalternativessetforthinth6planshalliakidila;.; It is also acknowledgeg-t!.al compliance with the terms outlined in the Ranch at CoulterCreek Wildfire ftazar{.lt(itigation Plan does not in any way guarantee preventing oi -- rninimizing the loss of tife and/or property. It is also acknowledged that it is not the responsibility of Crockett and Associates, LtC toinformparties other than the Snowmass Land Compiny of tfre wiianre hazards ormitigation alternatives proposed herein associated wittr ttre Ranch "i-Couft.r Creet pUD. kr aildition, it-is acknowledged tqat il is not the responsibility of Crockett & Associates,LLC to ensure implementation.of and compliance ilrittr ttre mitiga-tion m"**", outlinedintheWildfireHazardMitigationPlanforiheRanchatCoultert'..tFuo. t T ll rl rl rl rl :l :l :l 15 I t I I T I I T tp I t I I I I T I I ATTACHMENTS: . List of Standards. Ranch at Coulter Creek Open Burning Restrictions. Ranch at Coulter Creek Wildfire Hazard Analysis ' Mantt *",.r& Access. Cotoiado State Forest Service Wildfire Area Hazard Maps: ' SloPe Class ' Vegetation. WIIAM Fuelbreaks. Details: ' Turnaround ' Hammerhead . ir."r ufu'"T-$ililt ro Interface code 200, chapter 5. CSFS Creating Wildfire-Defensible Zones no. 6.302 Stan9-ards. CSFS Firewise-Construction Design And Materials guidelines. . CSFS Fuelbreak Guidelines For Flrested Subdivisions by Frank Dennisr. 66io.rao State Forest Service, Colorado State University, 1983, Fuelbreak Requirement AnalYsis. CSfi'S Fuelbreak WidtU Letter dated June 13,2003 16 LIST OF STANDARDS The followilg r! a list of approved Industry Standards referenced as standards indeveloping theRanch at Cbirlter Creek PLID witdil H;;d Mitig"ti*iid legetationManagement Plan. - Colorado State Forest Service: - 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 by Frank Dennis,colorado state Forest service, colorado state uni'vil.ity, rglt ' - V/ild*: F.rFrV, y"g"l Regutations For protecting peopte And HomesFrom Wildfire In Subdivisi-ons And DeveloprnentE uv {""ulaf i.t"iyCSFS #123-0588, Revised April, 19gg t -J - Notes of Conversation with Ron Z, On llzllglRegarding l04l by JohnDenison, CSFS, Grand Junction District Forester - CSFS Wildfire Fuel Types - Intemational Fire Code Institute - 1997 &2lXlUrban-Wildland Interface Code Uniform Fire Code 1997 - Insurance Service Office (ISO) Guide for Determination ofNeeded Fire Flow Mitigation Online NFPA Standards: ' l2ol Developing Fire protection Services for the public - 13 Automatic Fire Sprinkler System - 13R Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems For Single Family furd DuplexResidential Buildings ' 22 Standard For water Tanks For Fire protection ,9g t t t Ti rl rl rl II :l il :l rl rl rl :l T I t I I I T I tp ! I I t T I I I Private Fire Service Mains furd Appurtenances Inspection, Testing And Maintenance of water Systems For Fire Protection'98 , 80A Fire Protection Of Buildings From Exterior Fire Errposure'96 . 295 Wild-fire Control'98 . 2gg Protection Of Life And Property From Wildfire 'g'1, &'gl . 3g5 Storage Of Flammable And Combustible Liquids At Isolated Sites'93 - ll44 Protection Of Life And Property From Wildfire, 2002 - 1231 Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting,1993 - ll4l FireProtectioninPlannedBuilding Groups, 1998 - ll42 water Supplies for suburban and Rural Fire Fightin g,1999 AmericanWaterWorksAssociation,ManualofWatOrSupp1yPractices - Distribution System Requirements for Fire Protection - DistributionNetwork Analysis fo Water Utilities Planning for Water Supply and Distribution in the Wildland/Urban Interface - Operation Water National Wildfire Coordinating Group - Incident Response Pocket Guide 24 25 RANCH AT COULTER CREEK PUD OPEN BURNING RESTRICTIONS I. DEFINITIONS: AGRICULTURAL OPEN BURNING: *gd:,t to appropriately mitigate potential sources of igrition within the Ranch at Coulter Creek |JlJ, the tbllowing.op.en burning restrictions shall be idopted by the Ranch at Coulteibii&---Homeowners Association and enforced by the Fire Chief.' I t t tl rl rl rl rl rl :l :l :l rl rl :l The open buping of cover vegetation-for-the pu_rpose of preparing the soilfor crop production, weed control, and other dgrifulturalirrp;;;.- --- - BONFIRE: The open burning of cut trees, vegetation or lumber. INCINERATOR: A structure, or portion tfreleof container, device or other appliancedglqn-"4, used or intended to be used foi the disposal or"o'ritrrriiute rubbish by burning OPEN BURNING: The burning of a bonfire, rubbish fire, agricultural fire or other fire in anoutdoor location where the fuel beingburned is not containid in;- *' incinerator, outdoor.fireplace, barbeiue grill or barbecue pii- -- -- RECREATIONAL FIRE:I'II\.EJ; The burning of materials other than rubbish where fuel being burned is notcontained in an incinerator, ouldoor fireplace, barbecue gritt-* u"r6""r!pit-and with a total fuel area of 3 feet orless in diameter-and 2 feet oilessin height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial cooking ;, ri*il; prrp;; RUBBISH: waste material including, but not.limited to garbage, waste paper anddebris from construction or demolition I T T I T T I I Ip T I t T I T I I I II.RESTRICTIONS: An Open Burning Permit as administered_by t!. fltgliefshall be^r-equired to conduct ;f;;6-G-*ittiir the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD with the following exceptions: - Fires contained within liquid fuel or gas fuel stoves, outdoor fires within a i;*"rt nriftu"", frebr barbecuelit,.fire ring, grate or charcoal .ll @ priuuitt"iidence, developed recreation site, picnic area or designated campground. - Federal, state or local official or memberof an organized rescue or firefighting agency in the performance of an official duty - Recreational fires VIOLATIONS: Violations for conducting open burning without a valid permit shall administered by the Fire Chief. IIr. I T I I T lr lr lr lr lr l: l: lr lr Ir l: The Ranch at Coulter Creek Fuelbreak Areas I I t I I T lr lr lr lr lr l: l: lr lr lr l: IIIIIIIII I I.I CUL DE SAC TURI\ AROUND R 30,0' Section 6.1 E TURNAROUDID STAITIDARDS: A qircle with an all weather driving surface of not less than 45'outside radius and not greater than 30'inside radius per the attached detail' R 45,0', HAMMERT{EAI) - :, TURNAROUND 16 r 16 r R 30' Section 6.1 B 8 DRMWAY STANDARDS: Driveways greater than l50,in length shall have an approved tumaround or hammerhead at the end. Section6.1 B II DRMWAYSTANDARDS: Hammerheads shall meet "Hammerhead Standards.,, Section 6.1 G HAMMERIIEAD STANDARDS: A Hammerhead shall not be less wide flr41the road it serves and not less than 60'across the top of the "T" per the attached detail. 16' rIrIrr!rr IITIIIIII t! DRIVEWAY/ROADI'IAY INTERSECTION 90' Section 6.1B 12 DRMWAY STANDARDS: Driveway/roadway intersections shall meet "Intersection Standards." Section 6.1 C 9 ROADWAY STAITIDARDS: Roadway intersections shall meet "Intersection Standards." Section 6.1 F INTERSECTION STANDARDS: DrivewaylRoadway intersections shall be within 7 degrees ofperpendicular. In no case shall the inside turn radius be less than 30'per the attached I detail.I TIlr I I I .l o, \R 30,0, 2OOO UBBAN.WILDLAND INTERFACE CODE spE crAL B rrlBrilrc .Tffil'3r,o* REG uLAror{s ,oraaao"t I sEcrloN 5ol - GENEBAL rhe fire hazarrr cpvprir I501'1 Scope. Buildinss and srructures shall be constructed in ac- ,.*:ff/ffi'#i?il;3:'::*edin rable 502 is a[owed,o urcordance with the locairv;d;;i;soiilir;'coaiilil;#.:- .oiJ.n".;r;ii'liil',iiiig-a vegetation manasemc EXCEpTIONg:-1,1ccess.oV lru.tu.Jnot "*.oding 120 souarer*tiirxiiiirfloor.areawhenro-.,iiJir'"*,s0reer(r5z+oinm) ffi- -.:t::, :nt plan '' "I IYl'J,.T,'#:ntaininjrrau'i'[ii;:;;;'' SEiI'it#rt"H- rcNrnoN-FEsrsrANr : I ,,,,'ffiHl':#:,'jll,j:i.i# .,,,, .#;: ":,:: fi6zurr,t*,xr*,;ms.'ffffifl:ffirrJ I #mffffigry# ffffflffiffi| ;; ;2 - F,RE ,o=oro "=r=*,* ,'Ji;i"f,"#1,f'ff.:,,',flbfn-resistant construcdon sharr bc ! | '';i**li#":'n*I;Ht'lri,*rfffiTfrifg?'l:::{i* ffift'','t*fr*,x}'flHffiril;nt}g,tjl.:rilq;; I,l|E = Extrcme hazard. H = High hazard I rSubdivisions shall have " ".yoairU.w"i.,,.-rppfy in accordance wirh Secrion 402.t.IR I = lgnili6n Resisranr Coistruction in accordance with Section 504.IR 2 = lgnilisn Resistanr Constru"tion in o..oiJon.J *iti i".tion sos.IR 3 = lglifisn Resistant Consruction f, ..."iJi".. *i*r iecilon sOe. :fqF::,H1Ili[iH] have a fire'resisil;;; "i."irc" rhan-oo.-ho,,,nd &e exrerior surraces orsuch warrs shaI.p. = No, p.*lnJ "'-' .-ll be noncombustible. Usage of 'ffi emorsourcethatdoesnotcomplvwithsection404,includingsituadonswhercthcreisnowarcrsrl"l r : l t I I I I I t I I I I I t I t I s04.3 s05.9 504.3 Protection ofEaves. Eaves and soffits shall be protected on the exposed underside by materials approved for a minimum of one-hour-rated fire-resistive construction. Fascias are required and musr be protected on rhe backside by marerials approued for aminimum of one-hour-rated fire-resistiu. .onstrrction or Z-inch (5 I mm) nominal dimension lumber. 504.4 Gutters and Downspouts. Gurters and downspouts shall be constructed of noncombustible material. 504.5 Exterior Walls. Exterior walls of buildings or srrucrures shall be consrructed with materials approved for-a minimum of one-hour-rated fire-resistive construciion on the exterior side or constructed with approved noncombustible materials. EXCEPTION: Heavy rimber or log wall consrrucrion. Such material shall extend from the top of the foundation to the underside of the roof sheathing. 504.6 Unenclosed Underfloor protection. Buildings or struc_ tures shall have all underfloor areas enclosed to the g-round with exterior walls in accordance with Section 504.5. EXCEPfiON: Complete enclosure may be omirted wherc the un- derside ofrll exposcd floors and all exposed structural columns. berms and su-pponing walls arc protccted as rcquired for exterior one-hour_ rated flrrc-resistive construction or hcavy iimber construcdon. 504.7 Appendages and ?rojections. Unenclosed accessory strucrures attached ro buildings with habitable spaces and projec- tions, such as decks, shall be a minimum of one_hour_rated fire- re.sistive construction, heavy timber construction or constructed of approved noncombustibli materials. When the attached structure is located and constructed so that th-e structure or any portion thereof projects over a descending slope,surtace greater than l0 percent, the area below the structurE shall have all underfloor areis enclosed to within 6 inches (152 mm) of the ground, with exterior wall construction in accordancewith Section 504.5. 504.8 Exterior Glazing. Exterior windows, window walls andglazed doors, windows within exterior doors, and skylights shali be-tempered glass, muldlayered glazed panels, glass bio& or have a tlre-protection rating of not less than 20 minutes. 504.9 Exterior Doors. Exterior doors shall be approvect non-combustible construction, solid core rvood not lesi than ll/,r_ inches (45 mm) rhick, or have a fire-protection raring of not lejs than 20 minutes. Windows within doors cnd glazed doors shall bein accordance with Section 504.g. EXCEPTION: Vehicle-access doors. 504.10 Vents. Attic ventilation openings, foundation or under-floor vents, or other ventilarion openingiin vertical exterior walls Tq^:.^ntr,lh.ugh_ roofs shall not e_-rceed 144 square inches(0.0929 mr) each. Such vents shall be covered with noncombus_ tible conosion-resisrant mesh with openings nor io exceed ilu ir,.t(6.4 mm). Attic ventilation openings shall not be locared in soffits, in eave overhangs. between rafters at eavesi or in other orerhang areas. Gable end and dormer vents shall be locared at leasr t0 feei (30+g pm) from propeny lines. Undert'loor venrilarion openings sfrafiUi located as close to grade as pracrical. 504.11 Detached Accessor,v Structures. Detached accessory structures located less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from a buildini containing habitable space shall har.e exterior walls constructeE rvith materials approved tbr a minimum of one-hour-rated fire-resisrive consrruction, heavy rimber, log wall construction or consrnrcted with approved noncombustibte marerials on the exte-rior side. 14 2OOO UBBAN-WILDLAND INTERFACE CODE when rhe detached strucrure is rocared and constructed so thatthe structure or any portion thereof projecr over a descending slope surflace -sreater than l0 percent, ihe area berorv the structur! shall have all underfloor areas enclosed to within o inctres iiJimm) of rhe ground. with exterior wail construction in accoraanciwith section 504.5 or underfloor prorection in accordance withSection 504.6. EXCEpTION: The enclosurc may be omined whcre rhe undersideofall exposed.floors urd rll exposcrl srructural columns. b.rrnr;;supponing warls rre prorected as rcquircd for extcrior onc-tour-r"t.J fire-rcsistive construcdon or hcavy-iimber construction. See Section 504.2 for roof requirements. SECTION 505 _ CLASS 2 IGNITTON.RESTSTANT CONSTBUCTION 505.I General. Class 2 ignition-rcsistant construction shall bein accordance with Section 505. 505.2. Roof Covering. Roofs shall have at least Class B roofcovering, Class B roof assembly or an approved noncombustible roof covering. For roof coveri{rgs {h9re ihe profile altows a space between the roof covering and roof dectcing, the space at the eavi ends shall be fire stopped to preclude entry of flarmes or embers. 50-<.3 Protection of Eaves. Combustible eaves, fascias and sof_fis shall be enclosed with sorid mareriars with a'minimum thicrr- ness of 3/4 inch (19 mm). No exposed on , t.iiiir,oil k p;i;; unless constructed of heavy timber materials. 505.4 Gutters and Downspouts. Gurters and downspouts shall be constructed of noncombustible material. 505.5 Exterior Walls. Exterior wails of buildings or srructures shall be constructed with materials approved fori minimum oione-hour-rated fire-resistive construciion on the exterior side orconstructed with approved noncombustible materials. EXCEPTION: Heavy rimber or log woll consrruoion. such material shail extentr from the top of the foundation to theunderside of the roof sheathing. 505.6 Unenclosed Underfloor protection. Buildings or struc- tures shall have all underfloorareas enclosed to the ground, withexterior walls in accordance with Section 505.5. EXCEpTION: Complere enclosurc may be omitted wherc thc un-derside ofall exposed floors and all cxposcd structural cotumns. hamsand supponing walls arc protected as requircd for extcrior oni-hour- rated fire-resistive consruction or hcavy timber construcdon. 505.7 Appendages and ..projections. Unenclosed. accessory structures anached ro buildings with habimble spaces and projecl tions, such as decks. shall be a minimum of oni-hour-rated frre-resistive construcrion, heavy timber construction or constructedwith approved noncombustible materials. When rhe attached structure is located and constructed so ihatthe srructure or any portion thereof projects over a aescendin! slope surface greater than l0 p.rcent thjarea belorv the stnrcturlshull have all undertloor areas enclosed to within 6 inches (Gi mm) of the ground. with exterior walr construction in accortancewith Section 505.5. 505.8-E.xterior Glazing. Exterior windows, window walls andglazed doors. windows wirhin exterior doors. and skylights shall be_tempered glass. muldlayered glazed panels. glass bioc-tr or traveafire.protectionratingofnotleisthan20min-utes' 505.9 Exterior Doors. Exrerior doors shall be approved non-combustible consrrucrion. sorid core wood nor tess ttranr3rr-irrcir(45 mm) thick. or have a t'ire-prorection rating of not lesi rhan 1,0 minutes. lVindorvs rvirhin doors and glazeddoors shall be inaccordance with Secrion 505.8. EXCEPTION: !'ehiclc-acccss doors. "Hgl 2OOO URBAN.WILDLAND INTERFACE CODE 505.10 Vents. Attic ventilation openings, foundation or under_ floor vents or other ventiration openings in venical exrerior walrs Tq^I.^nrt through roofs shall not exceed 144 square inches(0.0929 mr) each. Such venrs shall be covered wirh noncombustible corrosion-resistanr mesh with openings not to ex_ceedl! inch (6.4 mm). -r-- Attic ventilarion openings shall not be locared in soffirs, in eave overhangs. between rafters at eaves, or in other overhang areas. Cable end and dormer vens shall be located ar leasr l0 feei (lO+g pm) flom properry lines. Underfloor venrilation openings sfralt Ue located as close to grade as practical. 505.11 Detached Accessory Structures. Detached accessory structures located less than 50 fget (lS 240 mm) from a building containing habitable space shall have exterior walls constnrcteE with materials approved for a minimum of one-hour-rated fire- resistive construction, heavy timber, log wall construction, or constructed with approved noncombustible material on the exteri_ or side. When the detached structure is located and constnrcted so that the structure or any portion thereof projects over a descendinj slope surface greater than 10 percent, ihe area below the structurl shall have all underfloor areas enclosed ro wirhin 6 inches (152 mm) of the ground, with exterior wall construction in accordance with Section 505.5 or underfloor protection in accordance with Secdon 505.6. EXCEPTION: The enclosure may be omitred wherc rhe underside of all exposcd floors and all exposed stnrctural columns. beams and supponing walls are protected u requircd for cxterior one-hour-mted firc.rcsistive construction or heavy-timber construction. See Section 505.2 for roof requirements. 3Bi,:'f#ri"rf,_ cLASs 3 rGNrTloN-RESrsrANr t505.1 General. Class 3 ignition-resistant construction shalt bein accordance with Section 506. 506.2. Roof Covering. Roofs shall have at leasr Ctass C *of fcovering, Class C roof assembly or an approved noncombustible ;::6TT'#::i:H:H[il#1""'.'il[,%"Jl;*:x';]lj:ll ends shall be fire stopped to prectude entr!'of n;;;;; ffi; I I 506.3 Unenclosed Underlloor protection. Buildinss or srruc- I :lr,:::1r;jile alr underftoor areas enclosed to the g-rounJ;i,r, 1 | EXCEPTION: Complere enclosurc may bc omincd *h",. th. rn- f Iderside of all exposed floors and all cxposdsnr;,rrJ;;il;;.H;; Iand su_pponing walls arc protected as requircd f";;;;;;;;;#: f Irrred fire-rcsistive construction or heavyiimber coor*.iioil- '--' I I 506.4 Vents. Attic ventilation openings, soffit vents, foundation r Ior underfloor ven6 or other ventilation 6penings in ,.ni.oi .it ri- I :I -,','t,Ti ,;?i'g:il:'ff:f *lll"ff#f,.,i11,::l;*,i; I I :::"":fl,T:*l'(;.X1:;3:-'*istant mesh wittr openinis "o;';; - | SECTION 5O7 -REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF T I Lt[fi#;,"]3;fffi ','nrn*, ,,,,,r*;'j:ij,:rirffi I I [3,:',,'^'"1.',:;,ffi:,::1'J]:*X,:]X1,::J".*U**ll rl rl 1 ItI 2OOO URBAN.WILDLAND INTERFACE CODE 601 FIGURE 603.2 I I I I I I t t I I I I I SECTION 601 _ GENEBAL 601.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter establish general requirements for new and existing buildings' structures and prem- isei 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 fires from spreading to wildland fuels' SECTION 602 _AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRTNKLER SYSTEMS An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all oiiupancies in .new buildings required to meet the require- ments foi Class I ignition-resistant construction in Chapter 5- The installation of the-automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with nationally recognized standards. SECTION 603 - DEFENSIBLE SPACE 503.1 Objective. Provisions of this section are intended to modify the fuel loart in areas adjacent to structures to create a defensible space. 503.2 Fuel Modification. ln order to qualify as a conforming defensible space for the purpose of Table 503.1, fuel modification shall be provided within a distance from buildings or structures as specihed in Table 603.2' For all other Purposes, the fuel CHAPTER 6 FIRE.PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FIGURE 603.2 MEASUREMENTS OF FUEL MODIFICATION DISTANCE modification distance shall not be less than l0 feet (3048 mm) or to the property line, whichever is less. Distances specified in Table 603.2 shall be measured along the grade from the perimeter or pro- jection of the building or structure as shown in Figure 603.2. Persons owning, leasing. controlling, operating, or mainnining buildings or structures requiring defensible spaces are responsible for modifying or removing nonfire-resistive vegetation on the property owned, leased or controlled by said Penon. Omamental vegetative fuels or cultivated ground cover, such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plans used as ground cover, ire allowed to be within the designated defensible space provided they do not form a means of readily transmitting firc from the native growth to any structure. Trees'are allowed within the defensible space provided the hori' zontal distance between crowns of adjacent trees' and crowns of trees and structures, overhead electrical facilities, or unmodified fuel is not less than l0 feet (3048 mm). Deadwood and litter shall be regularly removed from trees. SECTION 604 - MAINTENANCE OF DEFENSIBLE SPACE 604.1 General. Defensible spaces required by Section 603 shall be maintained in accordance with Section 604. 604.2 Modified Area. Nonfire-rcsistive 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. I T TABLE 603.2_REOUIBED DEFENSIBLE SPACE UNAI.TI.WILOUND INTERFACE AR EA FUEL MODIFICATIoN DISTANCE (le.t) Moderate hazard 30 High hazard 50 Extrcme hazard 100 For SI: l foot = 304.8 mm. 604.3 607 2OOO URBAN.WILDLAND INTEBFACE CODE t I91;l ^T:rynsi biliry. . persons ownin g, teasing, controrrin g, op_ =:11!_:r_i"intaining buildings or structures are responsibie formalntenance of defensible spaces. Maintenance of tne AefensiUiespace shall include modifying or removing nonfire_resistir. ,.!r_ :111:r-1i9,!.:ping leaves, neldles "na otfr.i olua uegetatire ria_renar regutarly removed from roofs of buildings andltructures. 604.4 Trees. Tree crowns exrending to within l0 feet (304g mm)of any strucrure shalr be pruned to mlintain a minimum horizontalclearance.of. l0 feet (304-g mm). Tree .ro*n. *itt in the defensiblespace shall be pnrned to remove limbs tocated less than 6 feet(1829 mm) above the ground surface aAiacenit-*re rrees. Portions of rree crowns which extend within l0 feet (304g mm)of the outlet of a chimney shall be pruned iornrjnt"in a minimumhorizontal clearance of io feet €0?t;;i. "'-"- Deadwi:od and litter shall be regularly removed from trees. SECTION 605 - SPARK ARRESTERS Chimneys sening fireplaces, barbecues, incinerators or decora-uve neaung appliances in which solid or liquid fuel is used, shallbe provided with a spark arrester. Spai[ uoert.rs shall beconstructed of woven or welded wire scriening of I2 USA stand-ard gage wire (0.t0,t6 inch) (2.66 mm; iraiing-;p;;i;g, ;;exceeding l/2 inch (13 mm). ' -'-o The net free area of the spark arrester shall not be less than fourtimes the ner free area of the ortf.t oiif,.-.rr'iri.y. pF_qJloN 606 - L|QUEF|ED PETRoLEUM cAsINSTALLATIONS 606.1 General. The storage.of Lp-gas and the installation andmainrenance of pertinent e{oipment ltratt G in-"ccoraance withthe Fire Code or, in the absinJerh.*"i;;;d;d standards. 606.2 Location of Containers. Lp-gas containers shall belocated within the defensible ,pr.. i, ilil;; with the FireCode. t SECTION 607- STOBAGE OF FIREWOOD AND Firewood and conibustible..material shall not be stored in unen-closed spaces beneath buildings.or strdil;;;;;;]; ;; ffi;eaves, canopies or other projections o, or.rt ungr. Wh-;;'ieiffi;by the code officiar, storage ornre6t;d-;;;ustibre materialstored in the defensible space shall Ue focaiJa minimum of20 feet (6096 mm) frorn strudures and separated irom the cro*,of trees by a minimum horizontal Oistar..IoiiJ-f""t (4572 mm). Firewood and combustible materials not for consumption o;the premises shail be stored so * t";;;;iia rrazara. seeAppendix I-A I :l rl II tl ;l 18 I 2OOO UFBAN.WILDLAND INTERFACE CODE 50 TABLE 503. The fire hazard severity identified in Table 502 is allowed to br reduced by implementing a vegetation management plan in ac cordance with Appendix i-B. SECTION 503 - IGNITION.RESTSTANT CONSTRUCTION 503.1 General. Buildings and structurcs hereafter constructed modified or relocated into or within urban'wildland interfact areas shall meet the construction requircments in accordance witt Table 503.1. Class I, Class 2 or Class 3 ignition'rcsistant construc' tion shall be in accordance with Sections 504, 505 and 506. respectively: SECTION 504 - CLASS 1 TGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION 504.1 General. Class I ignition-resistant constntction shall be in accordance with Section 504. 504.2 Roof Coveriug. Roofs shall have a Class A roof covering or a Class A roof assembly. For roof coverings wherc the profile allows a space between the roof covering and roof decking, the space at the eave ends shall be fire stopped to preclude entry of flames or embers. It T t T I I Ir CHAPTER 5 S PECIAL B U I LDI i.I G COI'ISTRU CTIOI{ BEG U LATIO $IS SECTION 501 - GENERAL 501.1 Scope. Buildings and structures shall be constructed in ac- cordance with the locally adopted Building Code and this code' EXCEPTIONS: I. Accessory structures not excecding 120 squarc feet (Il.l5 m2) in floor area whcn locatcd at lcast 50 fect (15 240 mm) from buildings containing habitable spaces' 2. Agricultural buildings at least 50 feet ( 15 240 mm) from build- ings containing habitable spaces. 501.2 Objective. The objective of this chapter is to establish minimum ltandards to locate' design and constnrct buildings and strucures or portions thereof for the protection of life and proper- iy, to resist damage from wildfires' and to mitigate building and rtn,.t r" fires frdm spreading to wildland fuels. The minimum standards set forth in tiris chapter vary with the critical fire weath- er, slope and fuel type to provide incr"ased P-rotection, above the requirements set forth in ihe Building Code, from the variouS lev' els of hazards SECTION 502 - FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY The fire hazard severity of building sites for all buildings hereafter constructeO, modified or relocated into urban-wildland interface aieas shatl be established in accordance with Table 502' See also Appendix I-C. I I I I I t I t I rDrys per annum. zuttren rcquircd by the code official, fuel ctassification shall be based on thc historical fuel lypc for the area" E = Extremc hazard. H = High hazard. M = Moderatc hazard. TABLE 503.1:IGNTTION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION1 Fccess shall bc in accordance with Scction 402. zsubdivisioos shall have a conforming water supply in accordance with Seaion 402. I ' IR I = Ignition Rcsistant Cbnstnrction in accordance with Secdon 504' IR 2 = tlnition Resistant Constnrction in accordance with Section 505' $j.: *Sl*[tl;;Xm:Xn:,'Jfil;:]']itlffiTne-hour and rhe exrerior surroces orsuch wars shau bc noncombusribre. Usagc onog wau consuuction is allowed. N.P. = Not pcrmincd. N = No ignition-resistant consEuction required' 3Conformance bascd on Scaion 603. lConformalrce bascd on Secdon 404.jil;;;,-il *oi.iiupprv is any water sysrcm or source thar does not comply wirh Section 404, including situadons rvherc 6cre is no watcr supply for sruc' ture protecdon or ftre suppression. 13 TABLE 502-FIRE HAZARD SEVEHITY E WEATHEF FFEOUENCY FUELMODEL2 < I Dayr 2 to 7 Deysl : I Dayar Slopo (%)Slops (%)Slog. (f) s40 4'l-50 >61 s40 41.60 >61 s40 41{0 >5t Light fucl M M M M M M .M M H Mcdium fucl M M H }I H H E E E Hcavy fucl H H H'H E E E E E FIBE HAZABD SEVEFITY DEFENSIBLE SPACE' Moderats Hazatd High Ha:ltd Eltrem llE rd Water Supplf witir supply2 Watar Supphtz conlormlng4 Nonconlormingt Conlotmlng'Noncontormln95 conlormh94 Nonconlomin95 Nonconforming IR2 lRt tRr IRI N.C. IRI N.C. N.P. Conforming IR3 IR2 IR2 IRI tRt lRl N.C. 1.5 x Conforming N tR3 tR3 IR2 tR2 IRI 504.3 s05.9 504.3 Protection ofEaves. Eaves and soffits shall be prorecredon the exposed underside by marerials approved-f,or a minimum ofone-hour-rared fire-resistive construction. Fascias .;; r.qri;;and.musr be-protected on rhe backside by marerials opp.ou.j ioiominimum of one-hour-rated fire_resisriu. .onsirr.Uon or 2_inch(51 mm) nominal dimension lumber. 504.4 Gutters and Downspouts. Gutters and downspouts sha[be constructed of noncombustible material. 504.5 Exterior Walls. Exterior walls of buildings or srructuresshall be consrructed with materials ,ppror.a-ior a minimum ofone-hour-rated fire'resistive consr*.iion on thi exterior side orconstructed with approved noncombustible materiats. EXCEpTION: Heavy timber or log wall consrrucrion. Such marcrial shall extend from the rop of rhe foundation to the 504.6 Unenclosed Underfloor protection. Buildings or srruc-tures shall have all underfloor areas enclosed o ii,. gioond *irhexterior walls in accordance with Section 504.i. . EXCE?TION: Complere enctosure may be omined whcrc the un-dersidc of all exposed lloon and allexposejs*.*Lf columns, becmsand suaponing walrs arc protected rs'r.quir.Jioi-.xterior one-hour-rated firc-rcsistive construction o, t "."y iirU"i "onstn ction. 504.7 Appendages and trojections. Unenclosed accessory structures attached to buildings with habitable spaces and projec,_ tions,. such as decks, shall be-a mirimum oionJ+our_rateO fire_resistive construction, heavy timber consmrJon' or constructed When the athched structure is located and constructed so thatthe structure or any porrion thereof proiecti ovei a oescenoinesrope.surlace greater than l0 percent, the area below the stru.curEshall have all undert'loor areas enclosed ro witirin 6 in"il;iiJ, mm) of the ground, with exterior wail construction in ac.oruancewith Section 504.5. 504.8. Exterior. Giazing. Exterior winctows, window walls andgrazeo ooors, windows within exrcrior doors, and skylights shallbe-tempered gtass, muttilayerea gtaiea pan;i;: ;il; btock or havea fire-protecrion rating of'not leis *ran'ZO min-uies. 504.9 Exterior Doors. Exterior doors shall be approved non_combustible consrruction, solid core ,rooa noi t'r., iil ill;-inches (45 mm) rhick, or have. n*aro;;;*iins oi;ot'rJ,than 20 minures. Windows within doors ,na,gl*.J'Ooors shall bein accordance with Section 504.g. : ' EXCEPTION: Vehicle-access doors. 504.10 Vents. Attic ventilation openings, foundation or under-floor vents, or other ventilarion openingsln ,ertitat .xterior *ottsand^venrs.rhrough roofs shall. not e."*.e.a i++ sqil;;-iil;;(0.0929 mz) each. Such venrs shall be coueied *i,i,'"on.ornirr- tible corrosion-resistant mesh with openingi nor d;;;;;ii;i*.h(6.4 mm). Attic ventilation openings shall not be locared in soffits, in eaveovernangs. between rafters at eaves. or in other overhang areas.Gable end and dormer venrs shall Ue locareOar leait lO feJt f:O+g I:l -fl* properry lines. Underfl oor ventilarion of enl ngs,f,.li U.locared as close to grade as pracdcal. 504.tl Detached Accessory Structures. Detached accessory structures locared less than S.O l::, ( l5 240 mm) from a buildin!containing.habinble space shall hai.e exrerior *oiL .onr,*.t.0wrtn marenals approved for a minimum of one_hour.rated fire-resrstrve conslruction, hervy timber. loe wall construction orconstrucred rvith approved noncombustibii murerials on the exte_nor srde. 14 2000 URBAN-WILDLAND |NTEFFACE coDE I When rhe detached strucure is located and consrructed so that llr_e_srruc:ure or any ponion rhereof p.o:..ii over a descendineslope.surflace grearer than l0 percenl it,. ur.u b.[* ,5. il#:shall have all underfloor areas enclosed o *iit,in 6 fuil;ii;;mm) of the ground. with exrcrior *o, constru"iion in o..oraiiliwith Section 504.5 or underfloor pro,."iio,rin accordance withSection 504.6. EXCEpTION: Thc enclosure mcy be omitrcd where thc undersideof ail exposed.floon and art cxposcj ""r"irir ."rrr*s, beams andsupponing walls are prorccrca as rcquircJ ior iiu"io"J.l*i_#lfirc-resisrive consrruition o, h"ary-ilmbel .-oriri*.tion. See Section 504.2 for roof requiiemenrc. SECTION 505 - CLASS 2 IGNITION.RESISTANT CONSTHUCTION 505.1 Generar. crass 2 ignition-resisrant consrruction shart be 505.2. Roof covering. Roofs- shail have at reast crass B roofcovering, Class B roof assembly o..on "pp-r.Jnoncombustibleroof covering. For roof co_verilsi yrrgrc- it", piJnri .n"ri,i;;;;;;between the roof covering and ioof de.ki;!,',h";p"ce at rhe eaveends shall be fire stopped to preclude .ni.!'o-iiifur"s or embers. 50-<.3 Protection of Eaves. .Combustible eaves, fascias and sof-fits sha,'be encrosed with.sorid rn*..iorr *ilil]minimum thick-ness of 3./4 inch (19 mm). No."por.Jr.ra, iiiilin.u be permittedunless consrructed of heavy Uri.,uer mateiat-s- -' 505.4 Gutters and Downspouts. Gutters and downspouts shallbe constnrcted of noncombustiUte maieriai. 505.5 Exterior Wails. Exterior walls of buildings or srrucruresshatt be construcred with. materiats $p;;;;';;; a minimum ofone-hour-rared fire-resistiv. .onst*"iioo onlt J'.*,".ior side orconstrucred with approved noncombustibt. *aiiriuts. EXCEFIION: Heavy dmber or log walt constnrction. Such matqrial shall exrenct from the op of *re foundation to theunderside of the roofshearhing. 505.6 Unenclosed Underfloor protection. Buildings or struc-tures shall have all undertloor area_s enclosed f-the grounO, withexrerior walls in accordance wittr SectionlbJ.i."' ,"i,'I"t"tff :?il;.:'f; Y.':'ilfi [H.,I'r',n:,T;:l11lXIT,,[.:J;cnd supponing.wails are protecrcd *'*qrir.a ior'Jxterior one-hour.rared frre-rcsistive consrrucrion.o, t."ryii*Gi "listruction.505.7 Appendages and .projections. unenctosed accessorystrucrures attached to buildings with habimble sfaces anA projec-tions, such as deck. shall be-a minimrm o?on5-tur-rareO nre-resisri ve constructi on, heavy d mber ;;;il.;;; ;r construcred . When rhe attached structure is located and constnrcted so thatthe srructure or any ponion thercof pro:r.s "r.? " At*."Ai"gslope surface greater than l0 percenl ita"or." Ueto* ne structureshall have all-undertloor areas enclosed ," *iitin'O inches (152mm) of the ground. with exterior watt construct'ion in accordancewith Section 505.5. 505.8 Exterior Grazing.. Exterior windows, window wals and -slazed doors. windows i'irt in .xiirioi JJ"". i"i"r,yri-ehs sha,be-rempered glass. muldlayered glazed p.*i;:il, block,or havea fire-prorection rating of not lels rhan 20 *i;;; 505.9 Exterior Doors. Exterior doors shall be approvid non-combustib le consrrucrion. sot id core *ooo nor iJsiifi; i j/_-il; (45 mm) thick. or have a.tire_pro,..tion *rinfo-f nor less rhanl0 minutes. tvindorvs rvithin -doors "il gi;;;,id*n shail be inaccordance wirh Section 505.9. EXCEPTIO)i: \'chiclc-rccess doors. T t l1 rl rl rl tl ll ,= ,l. t t 2OOO URBAN.WILDLAND INTERFACE CODE 505.10 Vents. Attic ventilation openings' foundadon or under' iooir.n" or other ventilation openings in venical exterior walls ;J';; through roofs shall'not exceed I44 square inches io.-osig' *'i ;.h. such vents shall be covered with lon"orUustiLle conosion-resistant mesh with openings not to ex- ceed l/a inch (6.4 mm)' Attic ventilation openings shall not be located in soffits' in eave ore'r.h.angi, u.i*."n?ontis at eaves, or in other overhang areas' Lout" .i'a and dormer venu shall be located at leasr l0 feet (3&18 #iffi prop.*y rin"r. underfloor venrilation openings shall be located as ilose to grade as practical' 505.llDetaclredAccessoryStnrctures..Detachedaccessory r*.rtet located less than 5b feet (15 240 mm) from a building ;;;"t"t"g habitable space shall have exterior walls constructed ;ih ;#ttrlt uppror"d for a minimum of one-hour'rated fire' r.rit,ir.-"ontt*tiion' heavy timber' log wall construction' or consiru.tea 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 .foo" tutfo.t gte^ter ihan 10 percent, the areabelolv the structure "strji;ave;ll";nit.moot areas enclosed to within 6 inches (152 i,rj "itt" gt"und, with exterior wall construction in accordance *iiii i..,ioi 505.5 or underfloor protection in accordance with Secdon 505.6' EXCEPTION: The enclosure may be omitted wherc thc underside of all exposed floors and all exposed sructural columns' beams and ,upfoning walls arc protected as rcquircd for exterior one'hour'mted tire-resistive constnrition or hervy+imber consmrction' See Section 505.2 for roof requirements' 505.1 0 507 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 at least Class C roof .or.ritg, Cfors C roof assembly or.an approvedroncombustible ioot corering. For roof coverings where the profile allows a spacc between the-roof covering and roof decking' the space at the eave ends shall be fire stopped to preclude entry of flames or embers' 506.3 Unenclosed Underfloor Protection' Buildings or stluc' tures shall have all underfloor areas enclosed to the ground with exterior walls. EXCEPfiON: Complcte cnclosurc may be omittcd wherc thc un' denide of all cxposcd floon and all cxposed. suucoral columns' bcams anO sopponing walls src protected-as requircd for extcrior onc-hour' rat"a drt*csiitirc construction or hcavy timbcr construction' 506.4 Vents. Attic vendlation openings, soffit vents' foundation oi unOerfloor vents or other ventilation openings in vertical exteri- oi *uff and vents through roofs shall not exceed 144 squarc ipch- is (0.0929 *21 each. Such vents shall be covered with noncombustiUle corrosion-resistant mesh with oPenings not to exceed l/c inch (6.4 mm). SECTION 507 - REPLACEMENT OR REPATR OF ROOF COVERINGS Roof covering on buildings or structures in existedce prior to the adootion of th-is code that are replaced or have 25 percent or more replaced in a 12-month period shall be replaced with roof covering reiuired for new.conslrucdon based on the rype of ignition' resistant construction specified in accordance with Section 503' II lr lr lr lr ll li 15 NATURAL RESoURCES h SERIES I I I t1 rl rl rl tl :l creating wildfire-Defensibte Zones no. 6.302 by F.C. Dennis 1 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 State University Cooperative Extension. 5p003. w\ Ail.ext.colostate.edu . Ft-. is.capricious. It can find the weak rink in your home,s fire protection scherne and gain the upperhand because of a srnail, overlooked or seemingly inconsequential factor. while you may not be able to accomplish all *.ur*.,below (and there are no guarantees), iach will increase yorit o*.t, and possibryyour family's, safety and survival during a wildfire. . Start with the easiest and least expensive actions. Begin your work closestto your house and move outward. Keep working on the moreiidcult items untiiyou have courpleted your entire projeci. Defensibte Space Two factors have emerged as the primary determinants of a home,s abirityto survive wildfre. These are the horae's roofing material and the quality of ttre"defensible space" surrounding it. use fire-resistive materials (class c or better rating), not wood or shakeshingles, to roof hornes in or near forests and grassranas. d["n your roof needssignificant repairs or replacement, do so with a fire-r.esistant r;"G;;il;i. " check with your county building depaftment. some counti", no* rJrt ict woodroofs or require specific classifications of roofing rnaterial. ' - - Defensible space is an area around a structure where fuels and vegetation are treated, cleared or reduced to slow the spread ofwildfire towards the structure.It also reduces the chance of a structure fire moving from the building to thesurrounding forest. Defensibre space provides ,ooiTorlrrlgrrters to do theirjoDs. Your house is more rikely to withstand a wildfiie iig*.i.s, brush, rees andother common forest fullj * managed to reduce a fire's i-ntensity. The measure of fuel hazardiefers to its continuity, b-oth ilorizontal (acrossthe ground) and verticar (fi'om the ground up into ttre rejetation cro*n;continuity. Fuels with a high degree of both verticar and horizontar continuity are themost hazardous, particularly when they occur ou slopes. Heavier fuels (brush andtrees) are more hazardous (i.e. produce a more intense fire) than ugrrt n .t such asgrass. Mitigation of wildfire fuer hazards focuses on breakingup the continuityof fuels, both horizonrally and vertically. Additional distance b;#;; fuels isrequired on slopes. creating an.effective defensibre space involves developing a series ofmanagement zones in which different treatnent techniques or*rJd. see Figure Ifor a general view of the relationships among these manag.n *i^n.r. oeuitopdefensible space around each building or, yo,rr property. Incrude detached garages, storage buildings, barns and other structures in-your pian. S30 &zo C,]lo I tI I I T I I T p I I t T t I t T I Figure 1: Forested property showing the three fire-defensible zones around a home or other structure. 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 from 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 shuctures 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 department. (Note the special recommendations for shrubs, lodgepole pine, Engelmann spnrce, and aspen at the end of the general discussion') Defensible Space Management Zones Zonel is the area of n:aximum modification and treahnert. It consists ofan area of l5 feet around the structure in which all flammable vegetation is removed. This 15 feet is measured from the outside edge of the home's eaves and any attached structures, such as decks' Zone} is a an area of fuel reduction. It is a transitional area between Zones I and 3. The size of Zone2 depends on the slope of the ground where the structure is built. Typically, the defensible space should extend at leastT5 to 125 feet frorn the structure. See Figure 2 for the appropriate distance for your home's defensible space. Within this zone, the continuity and arrangement ofvegetation is modified. Remove shessed, diseased, dead or dying tees and shrubs. Thin and prune tlre remaining larger trees and shrubs. Be sure to extend thinning along either side of your driveway all the way to your main 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 managernent and is of no particular size. [t extends from the edge of your defensible space to your property boundaries. Uphill (and side go loo llo l2o l30]40 '150 170 190 Prescriptions Zone 1 The size of Zone I is I 5 feet, measured fiom the edges of the structure. Within this zone, several specific treatments are recommended' Plant nothing within 3 to 5 feet of the structure, particularly if the building is sided with.wood, Iogs or other flanrmable materials. Decorative rock, for example, creates an attractive, easily maintained, nonflammable ground cover' if the house has noncombustible siding, widely spaced foundation plantings of low growing shrubs or other "fire wise" plants are acceptable. Do not llant directly beneath windows or next to foundation vents. Be sure there are no areas of continuous gmss adjacent to plantings in this area. Frequently prune and maintain plants in this zone to ensure vigorous gfowth 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 coveftIge under the decks' Do not use areas under decks for storage. Ideally, remove all trees from Zone I to reduce fire hazards. If you do keep a ffee, consider it part ofthe structure and extend the distance ofthe entire definsible space accordingly. Isolate the tree from any other surrounding trees. Prune it to at least l0 feet above the ground. Remove any branches that interfere with the roof or are within l0 feet of flre chiraney. Remove all ..ladder fuels,, frornbeneath the rree. Ladder fuels ore regetatio, *i,i verticat continiii, tt ut allowsfire to burn frorn ground lever up irti tr,. irrnches and crowns of tiees. Ladderfuels are potentially very hazard'or. u", u." .usy to mitigate. No radder fuels canbe allowed under tree canopies. In a[ other u..ur, p*r"utiilffi of shrubs ortrees up to a height of I0 feet above groun d (or rl2the height, whichever is theleast) and removed from or chipped Jn ,itr. '- Zone 2 zone2 is an area of fuel reduction designed to reduce the intensity of anyfire approaching your home. Fonow these recoulmended management steps.Thin trees and large shrubs so there is at least l0 feet between crowns.crown separation is measurcd from trre furthest branch of one tree to the nearestbranch on the next tree (Figure :1. O" rt""p ilop.r, allow morespace between tree crowns. (See Figure q io, irniiruri ----'- recommended spacing for trees on Jt "p sfopes.l Remove allladder fuels from under these r-emainin;;reJsi C.rf"irj p*r,trees to a heigfrt ofat least l0 feet. ^ Srnall clumps of 2.to 3 trees may be occasionally Ieft inzone2.Leave more space betwe"o trr".ro*rs ofthese crumpsand surrounding trees. Because Zone 2 forms an aesthetic buffer and providesa hansition between zones, it is necessary toblend thereguirements for Zones l_ and 3. Thi" th;p;ons of Zone 3adj acent to Zone Z mor eheavily ttran t*re iri.. portioo., Isolated shrubs ,"uyr.*uin, proriJ";;;t-*" ,*under tree crowns. prune andmaintain tfrese ptants perioiicuttyto ma.intain vigorous growth. Remove dead slms fiom treesand shrubs annually. Where shrubs *. tf,.pri*r.y fuel in Zonez:-r?f:, to the Special Recommendations aiic,rssion at the endof this paper. ___.f.jmit the nunber of dead trees (snags) retained in this T I t I1 II rl II :l :l :l ilil;;,*snnoc la* far,,,llJt:r- -'-,, roads or driveways, snags Ieft for wildlife cannot fall onto ui" frou." o.;;"#;J,Figure 3:X = crown spacing; y = stemspacing. Do not measure between s-tems for crown _ measure betweenthe edges of tree croWns. Mow grasses (orremove them with a weed TiTr"r) as needed throughthe growing season to ke_ep.them to*, u **i,,u,r of 6 to g inches. This isextremely criticar in the fall when grasses dry out and cure or in ttre spring afterthe snow_is gone but beforc.the pf"it, gr.rirp. stack firewood and *ooapr"iuphilr iron the same elevation as thestructure but at least 30 feet away-Clear'and k".t";;;;"#ffi;;;,within l0 feet of these woodpiles. Do ,ro;;;;l wood against your house or on or Figure 4: Minimum tree crown and shrub clump spacing. Brush ano-SEEE 2 tlrx shrub height 3 x shrub height 6 x shrub height I I I T t I I I t T I T t I T t I I Figure 5: minimum tree sPacing for Zone 3 This fact sheet was produced in cooperation with the Colorado State Forest Service. 1 Wtdfire Hazard Mitigafiotn Coo rdinato; Colorado Stale Foresl Service. under your deck, even in winter. Many homes have burned from a woodpile that ig:ritei as the fire passed. Wildfires can burn at almost any time in Colorado' Locatepropanetanksatleast30feetfromanystructures'preferablyon 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 yo* t o,,,". ciear a,d keep away fla,rmable vegetation within l0 feet of these i*tt. no not screen propane tanks with shrubs or vegetation' Dispose of siastr-(limbs, branches and other woody debris) removed from your trees urd thtob, through chipping or by piting and burning' Contact your local CSFS ofrrce or county sheriff;s office for information about burning slash pites. only if neither of these altematives is possible, lop and scatter slash by cutting it into very small pieces and distributing it over the ground. Avoid heavy accurn=ulations of slash. Make it lay close to the ground to speed decomposition' If desired, no more than two or tlrec small, widely spaced brush piles may be left for wildlife purposes. Locate these towards the outer portions of your defensible space. Zone 3 Thiszoneisofnospecifiedsize.Itextendsfromtheedgeofyour defensible space to your property lines. A gradual transition into this zone from defensible space standar-ds to other management objectives you may have is suggested. Typical rnanagement objectives for areas surrounding homesites or subdivi sions are : provide optimum recreational opportunities; enhance aesthetics ; maintain tree heaith and vigor; provide barriers for wind, noise, dust and visual intnrsions; support limitedlroduction of firewood, fence posts and other forest commodities; or grow christmas trees or trees for transplanting. Speclfrc i"qrirements will be dictated by your objectives for your land and the kinds of trees present. See Figure 5 for the minimum suggested spacing between .,leave,' trees. Forest management tnzone 3 is an oppoftunity for you to increase the health and growth rate of the forest in this zone. Keep in mind that ioot cornpetition for uruilolrl. moisture limits tree $owth and ultirnately the health ofthe forest. A high canopy forest reduces the chance of a surface fire climbing into the tops of the tries ana mlght be a priority for you if this zone slopes steeply'The healthiest forest is one ihot hos multiple ages, sizes' and species of trees where adequate growing room is maintained over time. Remember to consider the hazards oitudd.ifu"ls. Multiple sizes and ages of trees might increase the fire hazard from Zone 3 into Zone 2, particularly on steep slopes' A gteater number of wildlife fiees can remain in Zone 3. Make sure that dead trees !or" no threat to power lines or fire access roads' Wirit. pruniug generally is not necessary iu Zone 3, it may be a good idea fi-om the standioint oipersonal safety to prune trees along trails and fire access roads. Or, if you prefeithe aesthetics of a rvell-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 I and June 30, 1.914, incooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, MilanA. Rewerts, Director of Cooperative Extension' Colorado State University, Fort Collins, iolorado. Cooperative Extension programs are available to allwilhout discrimination. No endorsement of products mentioned is intended nor is criticism implied of products not mentioned. Tree Diameter Average Stem SPacing Betrveen Trees J t0 4 ll 5 t2 6 r3 7 t4 8 l5 9 l6 10 t'l II I9 t2 2l l3 23 t4 24 l5 26 t6 28 1',l 29 I8 3l 19 33 20 35 21 36 22 38 23 40 24 42 Special Recommendations Tree spacing guidelines do not apply to ruature stands of aspen trees where the recommendations 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 fonned by a number of vertical or semi-upright branches arising close to the ground. Brush is smaller than shrubs and can be either woody or herbaceous vegetation. On nearly level ground, minimum spacing recommendations between clurnps of brush and./or shrubs is2ll2 times the height of the vegetation. Maximum diameter of clumps should be 2 times the heiglit of the vegetation. As with tree crown spacing, all measurements at'e made fi'om the edges of vegetation crowns (Figure 3). For example: For shrubs 6 feet high, spacing between shrub clumps should be 15 feet or rtore apart (rneasured from the edges of tle crowns of vegetation clumps). The diameter of shrub clumps should not exceed 12 feet (measured from the edges of the crowns). Branches should be pruned to a height of3 feet. Grasses Keep dead, dry or curing grasses mowed to less than 6 inches. Defensible space size where grass is the predominant fuel can be reduced (Figure 5). Windthrow In Colorado, certain locations and fee species, including lodgepole pine and Engelmalln spruce, are especially susceptible to damage and uprooting by high winds (windthrow). If you see evidence of this problem in or near your forest, or have these tree species, consider the following adjustments to the defensible space guidelines. It is highly recomr:rended that you contact a professional forester to help design your defensible space. Adjustments: If your trees 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. Also consider leaving small clumps of trees and creating small openings on their lee side (opposite of the predominant wind direction).Again, a professional forester can help you design the best situation for your specific homesite and tree species. Remember, with species such as lodgepole pine and Engelmann spruce, that the likelihood ofa wildfire running through the tree tops or crowns (crowning) is closely related to the overabundance of fuels on the forest floor under the trees. Be sure to remove downed logs, branches and ercess brush andneedle buildup. 7o slope D-space size (uphill, downhill, sidehill) 0-20%30' 2t - 40%50' > 400A 70' I I T References Colorado State Foresf Service, Colorado Sfate Unlyersity, Forl Collins, CO 80523-5060; (970) 491-6303:. FireWise 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 Stafe tJniversity Coopentive Extension, 115 General Services Bldg., Forl Collins, CO 80523- 4061; (970) 491-6198; Fax (970) 491- 2961 ; E-mail cerc@vines.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 Figure 6: Minimum defensible space size for grass fuels. I tl rl II rl rl rl :l :l II I If Maintaining Your Defensible Space Your home is Iocated in a forest that is dynafric, always changing' Trees and shrubs continue to grow, plants die or are damaged, new plants begin to grow, and plants drop their leaves and needles. Like other parts of your hoilte, 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 fiom the thinning is disposed of' 0 Roof and gutters are clear of debris. E Branches overhanging the roof and chimney are removed' O Chiruney screens are in place and in good condition' 0 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' tr Fire extinguiJhers are checked and in working condition' tr The driveway is wide enough. The clearance of trees andbranches is adequateforfireandemergencyequiprnent.(Checkwithyourlocalfire department.) O Road signs and your name and house number are posted and easily visible' O There is an easiiy accessible tool storage area with rakes, hoes, axes and shovels for use in case offire. 0 You have practiced family fire drills and your fire evacuation plan. B Your escape routes, meeting points and other details are known and understood bY all familY members. 0 Attic, roof, eaves and foundation vents are screened and in goOd condition' stilt foundations and decks are enclosed, screened or walled up. 0 Trash and debris accumulations are rernoved frornthe defensible space' O A checklist for fire safety needs inside the home also has been completed- This is available from your local fire department' I I t I T I FIREWISE is a multi-agency program thal encourages the develoPment of defensible space and the prevention of catastrophic wildfire. I t I I I I t I I I t T r1 Ii rl rl II :l firewise Construction t t I I I I T I I t I I I I t I About the Author Peter slack lives in Boulder, colorado and has been a practicing architect for twenty-five years. Mr. Slack's practice has included many homes and other buildings in the lnteriace. His design emphasizes the integration of fire resisdve elements with other imporrant design frinciples such as proper site development for limited impact, Iow energy and water consumption, and the use of appropriate' nesource conserving materials. Mr. Slack has been a fire fighter and an officer in a high-risk mountain fire district for l8 years. He has sp-ecifically worked with wildland fire suppression and mitigation issues for much of that time. since fighting Boulder counq/'s two maior intelace fires, BlackTiger, l9g8 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 publicati-on deveioped from a lecture on fire wise con$rucdion that he has been presenting for the Past four )'ears. 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 1d lnlience so generously given to me by the fire frghting community. Most of all, it was their issistance in learning to visualize fire in its 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 coordinator, ciw of Boulder Fire Depc M ike Tom bolato, Chief, Cherryvale Fi re Protection D istrict The many members of the Boulder GountyWildfire Hazard ldentification and Mitigation System (WHIMS) that over many )'ears have developed, to this date, one of the mo$ comPnehensive 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 authoc and providing additional technical details and editing: Frank Dennis, Mitigation Coordinatori Colorado State Forest Service Fred Sibley, Office of Emergency Managemeng Sate of Colorado The following people assisted in the production of this documenc Karen GerhardgWesterly Design, Layout and des'rgn Debra Mies, Editing Jill Croft Stack, Editing and support I firewise Construction I ITable of Contents What is theWildland Urban lnterf.ace? Fire suppression and increased fuels How can we prorect our buildings t Fire intensity and duration related to the fire resistance of a house 2. Fire Behavior: Fuets;Topography; and Weather.. ..........s Wildland fires and burning sffucutres Vegetation is the fuel for witdland fires Fire duration and fuel Fire behavior and slope Fire behaviori ignition of fuels: mechanisms of heat uansfer Convective lifting indirecr convective heating radiant heating Direct contacc or impingement Weather 3. Building Site Location ....................9 Topography and vegetation:fire behavior and intensity Aspect Dangerous topographic fearures: areas of higher fire behavior Natural barriers and buffer zones How this affects building location and design decisions 4. Building Design...... ......1s Simple vs complex forms Aspect ratios Vents, eaves and soffits, decks Decks 5. Building Materials and Components...... .....2S Ratings Roofing Siding Windows and glass Doors References and addirional information "':"""""""":""""""""""""""";"37 I I I I l I I I t I T I T I I T I Firewise Construction I tI rIlr lr lr lr lrlr l: l: l. lntroduction This publication provides homeowners and builders in the Wildland Urban tntcrface 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 Stare Forest Service, and the Colorado Office of Emergency Managemenr YYhat is the urban wildland interface? The Urban Wildland tnterface, or lnterface, is any area where man-made buildings are built close to or within natural terrain and vegetation where there is high potentialfor wildland fires. During the past few decades population growth in the lnterface has increased. Subdivisions and other high- density developments have created a situation where a wildland fire can put more buildings at risk than any amount of fire eqr.r,ipment can possibly prorecr Fire suppression and increased fuels The suppression of wildland fires has created more vegetation for fuel. As population in the lnterface has increased, so too has the difficulty of protecting that population from wildland fires. When fires have occurred in the lnterhce we have put them out to prevent the destruction of homes, and this has created a problem because fores* have historically been dependent on fire to maintain good health. Fire thins 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 infregueng vegeadon density has increased which provides morc fuel for fires. When fires do occurithe denser vegeation burns with more intensity and'the fire is more destructive and dangerous. How can we protect our buildings? This publication offers 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 struccures, we can combine design elements and construction rnaterials to build more fire resistive structures. Our goal is to create buildings that can either resist fire on their own, or at least, make it easier for fire departmenst to Protect many structures, instead offocusing on just a few during a fire. We recognize that building a fireproof structure the way we do in an urban setring can be prohibitively expensive. This publication shows you how to consider a combination of cost effective strategies that increase the probability a building will survive a wildland fire. I t T lr ll rl rl II :l :l Firewise Con$ruction I 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 fireproof,which rnakes them much too exPensive to build- ConverselY,trYing to Provide a defensible space large enough for a typical, combustible structure may not be pracical, or even desirable. Choosing the best combinadon of these two strategies for a particular sirc requires a basic understanding of wildland fire behavior. Another goal of this publication is to give the homeovrner and builder a better understanding of how buildings in the lnterface ignite during a wildland fire, so they can make beter choices when considering building techniques' As you read this Publication keeP in mind ttrat fire is onlY one of manY considerations during building construction. We are not suSSesting that any one technigue is absolutely necessary or that you cannot use cercain materials or desiin elements. Rather, we want to show You how an awareness of the unique issues facing lnterface buildings can direct you 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 noL You can, however, comPensate for ttrose 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 quesdon depends on the fire intensity, how hot the fire is,and the fire duradon, how long the fir:e will last at your site. lf the fire hazard is low-to-moderate, You may only need to ake 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 ft" and 10,000 fL, hazard is increased due to topography and increased vegetation density. This is discussed in more detail in the next section. T I I I I I 'p T I Combustible House wi& no Defensible SPoce I t I I I I I Firewise Construction Evaluating your fire hazards 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 building or land use departmenl You can also contacc the Colorado State Foresr Service or your local fire protection districr lf this information is not immediately available, you can use this short evaluation to determine your site's hazard levet. Note: We refer to this hazard rating throughout this publication with respec to design and material elements in a building design. This short evaluation is based on the WiWond Home Fire Rrsk Meter developed by the NationalWitdfire Coordinating Group. I t t rl rl rl II :l :l :l Slope Level: oo - loo loo - 2oo 200 - 30" 30o+ Yegetation wate[ bare roclg irrigated lawn grass, shrub, less than 2' tal!, no trees grass, shrub, less than 4' widely dispersed trees dense young shrubs, no dead wood or trees many ffees, touching, some grass and brush dense shrubs with some trees thick, talt grass dense evergreen trees with grass & shrubs dense mature shrub with dead branches Add the slope and vegetation ,.or-r,' Scores 0 1-2 3 -4 5-6 7 -8 Hazard Rating 0 tow medium high very high Score 0 I 2 3 4 0 I 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 firewise Construction lntroduction T I I ll lr lr lr lr ll t: l:li T T I Deciduous trces and bushes: Trees such as aspeir, 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 servicebern/ and sage, can burn in the f'a!lwhen leaves have changed or dropped, or when there is an extended dry period. Evergreen trees with resinous sap: Pines, spruce, and firs can burn any time of year, but usually during extended dry weather, or during high wind events. Evergreen bushes: Cedar and juniper can also burn any time of year when conditions are dry. Grasses. Grasses can burn any time of year and only need a short dry period to ignite. lr 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 ar a particular sire.The type of fuel and its density determines a fire's duration. For example,grass is a light fuel, it will burn in less than 5 minutes and produce relatively less heat Medium fuels, such as brush, burn 5 to l0 minures with more heat Large trees are considered heavy fuels because they burn from l0 minutes to over an hour with the most heat Understanding this is very important in determining how long a I I I t I I I T I I I I I I I t 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 suppression of a fire. Unde rstanding fire behavior, especially how hot a fire will be and how long k 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 densiry of the surrounaing vegetation provides the fuel to keep the fire burning. 2. The topography of the site. The fire is affected by the steepness of slopes and other land features. 3. The weather. Wind and humidity affect each fire. Yegetation is the fuet for wildland fires The q?e and density of a plant determines how it will burn. Not all plants burn the same way. Some plants almost never burn, some burn at different dmes of the year; and others can burn almost anpime. t 2 Fire Behavior Firewise [onstructiontI I I I T t t p Slope: Angle=% Grade 45" = 100% Slop Qtort house must resist a fire. Different building materials can resist fire for different time periods Fire behavior and slope A slope is the angle of dre ground relative to the horizon and is commonly measured in eittrer degrees or as a percent Slope topography shows the steepness of the slope and the shape ofthe land. The steeper dte slope,the more quickly a fire moves and the hotter it burns. For example, o firt wlll spread twice os fost on o 30% slope thon it wlll 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 vegetation or buildings. These gases move up the slope drying and preheating any vege.tation in the path of the fire. The fire also releases large amounts of radiant energy, like the 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 ransfer: l. indirect convective heating and lifting 7. indirect radiang and 3. direct contact or impingement I I T I T I t I t Corwaive qd rodontenerW fiw ofre. tirewise lgnstruction Fire Behavior z Convective lifting Fire produces hot gases that rise and carry partially burned substances and smoke into the atrnosphere. 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 ro the ground and onto horizontal surfaces such as combustible roofs, decks and dry vegetation around a house. This effecg called spotring, can be very wide spread. Firebrands ofcen 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 d"re sarne thing to a building, making any combustible materials ready to ignite when the fire gets closer. I I I I I I I I t I I I T I I I I I I Cowtr;fircfrftlrg. Firebrunds, tonsported by <rinvelc'tve lifting creote spot,tres. Fire Behavior I T Firewise Construction I t t T I I Weather Weather is a maior factor affecting fire behavior and is, of course, highly variable in terms of time and location. When there are extended periods of low 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 highty 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 obiects, but fire heats onlY in the infrared portion of the light sPectrum. Radiant heat transfers on a straight line of sight and can be reduced bY barriers. Vercical sutfaces, such as siding, can ignite from this affect well before fire actually reaches the building. Large heavy fuels, once ignited, burn with high temperatures that ampliff radiant energy, creating more Potential for ignition through heat transfer. Direct contact or impingement Continuous 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. ln Colorado we typlcally have 50 to 100 days a year when se\rere wildfires are possible. More"fire days" occur at lower elevations while fenver "fire days" occur at higher elevatlons. T I I T I I I RodontHea)ng Fire drxdy hnpinging on o house. I I tirewise Construction Site Location I T t I I t I I I I I I t T I I t t I 3. Building Site Location Topography and vegetation: fire behavior and intensity The location of a structure will determine ttre intensity and duration of the fire it experiences. 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 tocation or determining rhe 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 direction the slope faces. Vegetation varies widely between the e>cremes of south facing and north facing slopes. South slopes tend to have the least vegetation in an area because they dry out fast and have less available moisture for plants. Since there is less fuel on south facing slopes, fire burns rhere wittr less intensity than other slopes with more fuel. East and west slopes generally have more vegetation than south slopes. They are more prone to drying out in the summer when the sun is high in the sky so the fire potential increases on these slopes during tlre summer season. North slopes typically have the densest vegetation because there is more water available for plants. The higher moisture conrenr of the vegetation on north slopes means that fires occur there less frequently, but when fires do pccur they burn with more intensity because there is so much rnore fuel. Top- of the Hilt East Slope Aspect, moderate vegetation Topo or contour lines West Slope Aspect, moderate vegetation South Slope Aspect, least vegetation Agea ofslope I I [irewise Construction I I I I I T I T I I I I Ip 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 vatley, as a concave form 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 efiect is even more Pronounced. When a valleY crosses a ridge it creates a saddle between dre higher parts of that ridge. Like a valley, saddles will channel, intensify and speed up a fire. These areas tend to be built upon because they offer some shelter and flat areas. lt is important to recognize that saddles are natural fire Paths where fire will travel first, and with more intensitY. Ridges experience more wind primarily 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. Soddle,lw areo on o ridge. Rr:dge with wind exposurc. I I, I Site:House locoted rehtive to naturol features thot buffer ogainst fire. I I T Ir II II rl II rl rl :l :l rl rl :l Natural barriers and buffer zones Some physical features will actually reduce fire behaviori and can be used to slow, reduce, or deflect a fire. Some examples of these beneficial barriers are natural rock outcroppings, wetlands, streams, lakes, and-aspen stands. Take advantage of these features by siting your building so that the natural barrier is between the building and the anticipated path of a fire. How this affects buitding location and design decisions On large parcals of land these physical features should be considered in choosing the final location of your building. Of course many other facrors such as privacy, views, access, and aesthetic values will effect your decision. Fire is just one of these factors. Whether fire is your primary consideration or nog 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 smalter parcels there may be only one suirable building location. The site's physical features will determine the probable fire intensity and dictate what combination of site modifications and fire resistance is necessary to prevent the building from igniting. t tf I I I I t I I t I I T t T I t F DefensiblesPoce'Site design and modifications to the forest: develoPing a defensible sPace Once you have evaluated the fire hazard rating of your 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 parc 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. If you were to diagram all the features at a building site you would nodce 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 this zone it - should be only deciduous, well-trimmed plants that are irrigated if possible. Grcund covers should be flowerbeds and cut grass. Moving awaY from the building,ttre ne)c area (Zone l-B) can have more landscaping and less man made surf'aces. Vegetation should still be Iirewise Construction Firewise Construction Build Site T T I :l II rl tl :l :l deciduous,trees or bushes and grass can be native, but cut several times a year to less than 6 inches tall. Moving further away from the building to (Zone l-C) the tandscaping should change from introduced deciduous plana to natural evergreens. These trees or bushes should be far aparc and well maintained by trimming. ln Zone 2 the landscape is entirely natural vegetation but it is intensety managed or modified. The nau.rrat evergreens closest to the house need to be trimmed of dead material, timbed to l0 feet above the ground, and thinned so that a minimum of l0 feet separates the tree crowns. Moving even further away from the house into Zone 3,the forest management gradually becomes less intensive and subtler. Limbing needs to be only 4 to 5 feet above the ground and tree crowns can be closer togedrer. Remember, the more modifi cations you make in your defensible space,rhe less you need to use fire resistive materials and design for your building. Conversely,the less you modify the surrounding wildland the more you need to use fire resistive materials and design for your building. The combination of these trvo strategies work together to achieve the goal of building a struccure that does not burn when wildfire occurs. l II I lr lr lr lr lrlr lr lr t4 4. Building Design So far we have discussed elementary fire behavior and how to manage the wildland surrounding your lnterhce building. The second part of our approach to building fire resisrive 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 rnore surface area to volume. Simple building forms are tess expensive to build, more energ), efficient, and easier to prorcct from wildland fires. There is simply less exterior surface to prorcct" Complex forms not only increase the surhce area ofthe structure, but also create shapes that trap the fire's effect These are called heat traps. Transitions between vertical surfaces and horizontal surfaces, inside corners between two walls,and abrupt intersecdons 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 you cant avoid these forms but these locations require much more fire resistive materiats. Rooft are very susceptible to firebrands in a wind driven fire. I t I t t I I I t I t I I ! t I I H@ttrops olrlnrl aofs. A simple roof form such as a hip or straight gable is besr Complicated rooft with intersecting planes and valleys form these dead air pockets and eddy currents. We are not discouraging the use of complicated forms ro ,uih - as highlighting the imporrance of a truty fire resistive roof. t t Heot tmps orout:d wolls. I I t t I I I T I I D I T I I t I t lntersecting Planes create traPs Simple form ComPlicated form Roofforms. Aspect ratio Aspect ratio is the ratio between the east-west ads and the north-souttr o<is. tn our climate it is generally better to have a structure that is longer on the east-west axis than the north- south axis. Such a strudure 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 e><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 tfie Construction 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 unPredicable, but will generally be determined by the predominant winds. The probable fire Path is more easily predicted on sloping shes. Fire can be expected to come uP sloPe. On east and west facing slopes, placing the building on the longer east-west axis works well for both energY and fire considerations, because the building presents its widest side to the winter sun and its narrowest side to tlre fire path. Remember,thls doesnt mean You cant have a building that contradicts these principles. lt iust means that you have to use more fire resistive building materials and components when slmple forms and optimum asPecl 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 macer how good a job was done on the rest of the roof, it failed and damage occurred. Small building elements like soffits and vents can be the weak link in a fire. An otherwise fir'e resistive house is damaged or destroyed because fire found a way in through these areas. Yents Vents are required bY the building code to prevent accumulatjon of water vaPor. All crawl spaces under wood { rlllL firewise Con$ruction floors are required to have ventilation. One square foot of vent is required for every 150 square feet offloor area. Since these vents are t),pically located near the ground, care should be taken to not have any combustible vegeation immediately next to them. Vents located on the downhilt side of the house should have landscaping elements like smne pados or wails that block the direcr path of the fire. The building codes typically allow alternatives to those venB. ln some cases louvered vens are permifted that can be closed when moisture is not a problem. (Fire season is usually the dry season.) Mechanical venrilation with intakes and exhaust located away from the ground or other vulnerable locations can also be used. All attic spaces and roof cavities are requircd to have ventilation. One sguare foot of vent is required for every 300 square feer of roof. (See eaves and soffits on page tg.) tn both these cases the vents should be made out of metal with wire screen material that has l/4 inch or less openings. I I T T] rl rl II !l :l :l AukVelrtr l{o combustible materials in this area Wall or other obiect to buffer from fire ' Ctwd spoce ventiatin. I T t T I I t t T p I I I I I I I I T Opareorr withnosofu Roof Yent Opan eora widr sofit Eaves and soffits The extension ofthe roof beYond the exterior wall is the eave. This architectural form is particularly Prone to 'rgnkion because as fire approaches the building the exterior wall deflects the hot air and gasses up into the eave. lf the exterior wall is combustible this effect is amplified. The solution is to cover the eave with a soffit !f the soffit is aPPlied directly to the rafter eave it forms a sloping soffig which still makes a pocket that can trap fire. A better detail is to form a flat soffit that allows the fire to more readily defl ect outward. The soffit material should be at least 3/4" plywood in low fire hazard areas, noncombustible in moderate and high areas,and one hour rated material in very high hazard areas. Vents for roof ventilation are often found in the soffie Placing vents in these locations creates a perfect path for fire to enter the roof structure. lf the vent must be in this location it is better to ptace it furrher from the wall and more towards the fascia. The vent can also be placed in the fascia iaelf or near rhe tower edge of the roof. Decks Decks 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 bener view and supply flat areas for walking on otherwise sloping terrain. The problem is most deck are simply highly combusrible structures. They are the ultimate heat traps. Their shape perfectly traps hot gasses from an approaching fire and they often face downhill towards a fire. T I I tl rl rl rl II II rl :l II tl tl Yent located in the fascia llon combustible sofiit Hot air and gases are deflected out away from the building Futry erclosd soft.wtth irlc/icrir;d verrt C-onventiorpl de*.in o fire. t II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I T Decks are built Per{ectlY 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 ratios' 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 it lgnition of decks Conventional wood decks are so combustible that when wildland fire approaches, the deck often ignites before the fire Sets to the house, even when there is some unburned vegetation between the house and the fire. 2'r- 8n top rail 4tt x 4" post 7" x 4" rail 7n t 4'decking 2" x 8'ioist Conrantionol deck r-rrnl/ruaion detnil fiirewise fonstruction lsolate your deck from the wildland with a patio and a wall below ln low and moderate fire areas, you may only need to isolate the deck from the fuels and fire by building a noncombusrible patio and wall below it. The patio willassure 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 construction ln moderate hazard areas the use of heavy timber consruction is accepable. Like log siding, heavy timber is combuscible but so thick that it burns very slowly. Minimum thickness for a heavy timber deck is 6 inches for the posts and structural members and 3 inches for the decking and rails. This type of construcdon can be used wkh the patio below for additional protection. 3'r 5o top rail 6'post 3" decking Hxvytimber dcr,k T I I Il ll rl rl tl :l Deck with o paio ond o well beta/, firewist Construction T I I 'l D I I I I I I I t T I T I I t Steel post and railing Metal flashing Fire ruistivt d*. con*ruaion &uil. Fire resistive deck construction ln *re highestfire hazards areas, you should consider noncombustible surfaces and fire resistive materials for your deck You can still use wood frame construcdon but change the surface to noncombustible or one hour rated materials To build this tYPe of surface You need to put a waterProof membrane over the top of the declc This allows you to use fire resistive soffit materials, which cannot tolerate moisorc. The most common materials are cement fiber panels or metal (noncombustible), or gypsum (noncombustible and Pne hour rated). You need to cover the membrane with decking. One suggestion is plastic wood,which has low combustibiliqc lt will burn but only very slowly. Better yet use I to 2 inches ofconcrete or stone. This surface is fire proof and Protects the deck ftpm air born firebrands. Howevenwith this covering the structure will need to be strengthened to ake the additional weighc Posts and railings can be economieally built from steel- Wood posts near the ground can have stone' brick or noncombustible siding coverings. A popular baluster design ls steet wire, but this is exPensive. Steel pipe, usually I to 2 inches in dhmecen is ver), economical and easy to work witir. Square steel shapes can actually look like traditional wood railings. firewise Construction I I t ll rl rl rl ll tl Fully enclosed decks The best design is ro converr the deck to a solid form by fully enclosing it below. This completely eliminates thJ heat trap form. This form also complies with the new Interface building code. ln the photo above,the deck is over the garage. lt has a metal railing with heavy timber posts and .on.."t" deck. Fully enclosed sotid deck tirewise ConstructionD4 Bui I I I lIlr lr lr lr lr t; l: T fl.-lr. Crrrtrrdi l 5. Building Materials and Components I Ratings ln discussing building materiats and components we make freguent references to ratings. Various national organizations provide ratings or evaluations for the fire resistivity of materials or building assemblies by testing them. A building assembly is a combination of materials forming a componenr of a building such as a roof or wall. The ratings are in the foltowing categories: Combustible or noncombustibte Classes:A (best), B,& C Time: Twenty-minute, one-hou[ two- hour, and fou r-hou r. The organizations that provide these ratings are: the lnternational Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) through their publication, the lJnrform Build,ing Code (U.B.C.);The American Society for Testing and Materials (A.S.T.M.); the Underwriters Laboratory (UL); and the National Fire Protection Association (N.F.pA); The difrerence between a non- combustible material and a rated material or assembly is the surf,ace resistance to ignition versus the protection afforded the building behindit A good example of a non- combustible material is metal roofing and siding. Meal is non-combustible, but an excellent conductor of heat lf the fire remains pr€senr long enough, the heat will be conducted through the metaland ignite the material Uehind ir An example of a fir-e rated assembly is wood siding applied over g)rpsum sheatiing. This assembly is rated as one houn The surface can ignie but the building is protected from the fire for one hour. 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 commerciat buildings in urban settings but there are some that apply to residentjal struccures. For example the wall between a garage and a house must be rated as one-hourfire resistive,and the door between the garage and the house must have a C label rated for twenty minutes with an automatic closer. Materials ratings for the wildland fire environment have been directty addressed by the |.C.B.O, rhrough a subsidiarythe lnternationat Fire Code lnstitute and its publication,the Urbon .Wildlond lnterfoce Code, and N.F.pJq" 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 publicarions. I Il Ii rl II tl ll :l firewise Construction T I I I I I T I I t I I I Buildin and Roofing Your roofing choice is one of the most important ways to Protect your house from wildland fire. As shown earlier,when wildland fires become more intense,the lofted firebrands become a significant cause of dte 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 lnterhce fires, houses thousands offeet from the fire have been observed with burning roofs' Wood shakes and shingles Simply pug wood shakes and shingles are made perfectly to burn' They are almost like kindling- They are thin, one half to one inch thick and have a very rough surface and manY cracks, When a wood roof burns it also lofu buSning Parts to other areas, contributing to the sPread of fire' Another im portant characteristic of wood rooft is that dreY drY out in our climate. A cedar roof can be modified to be fire resistive. Pressure tl:eaunent wittr chemicals can change wood shingles to a class B or C roof. Chemically treated cedar roofs built witlr a SyPsum 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, elevated ultraviolet, and extreme temp erailre variations. The use of wood shakes in our region is diminishinS, 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 dmes greater than fire losses. Asphdt shingles Asphalt shingles are ProbablY the most economical waY to roof a building, especially in rcrms of dollars spent per years of guaranteed life. Conventionat mineral reinforced asphalt shingles have been around for more than sixty years' are normally guaranteed for ten to twenty years' and usually have a class C rating. ' Mineral reinforced shingles have gradually been replaced by fiberglass reinforced asphalt shingles. These offer guarantees oftwenty to forty years and are a class A material. TheY are available in many colors and te><tures and can even imitate wood and slate shingles. ,l T t I I I t Firewise Construdion Metal: sheet and shingles Metal roofing has always been available in sheet form in many colors and usualty has standing seams or ribs. The most common metal roof is galvanized steel with fr.rory applied paint (usually a two part epoxy t)rpe, not too different from automobile paint). Metal roofing is also available as an imiation wood shingle. This product is made by stamping a rexrure and shape on the metal and then applying the appropriate color. This imitation is so good that at a distance of one hundred feet or more you cannot tell the difference between it.and a wood shingle. The advantage of metal roofing, both flat and stamped shingle, is that it is non-combustible, durable, and very light weighc !t requires a $/psum underlayment in order to have a class A rating, but that is only necessary in high or veq/ high fire risk situations. Gulqa4ges starr at twenr), years and go to fifry years. tn addition to galvanized steel with paing meal roofing is also available in aluminum with paing stainless steel, and copper. These tend to be more expensive but they also last longer. Build Materials Fiber-cement shingles These shingles are made of cement and fiberglass, or cement and wood. Like the meal shingle, rhey are made to imitate a wood shingle's rcxture, shape and color. The cement in these produce is altered wittr polymers to make it less brittle. These products are also noncombustible but require an underlayment for a class A raring. Membrane roofs These roofing materiats include both rubber and hot applied, bituminous saturated mineral felt and are used for flat rooft. These materiats are rnarginally cornbustible, but are most often used with other covering systems like concrete. lt can be applied over gypsum underlayment for a class A rating. Guarantees are only in the ten to twent), year range, but these products can be considered permanent when covered with concrete. Concrete shingles and tite, slate shingles, clay tile These products provide the best fire resistjve roofyou can have butthey are erpensive. They are one inch tlrick, heavy ( l0 pounds per square foot), non- combustible, class A rated, and usually come wi*r fifty year guaranrees. Concrete shingles are manufactured to look like wood shingles.When 1ou have a tile roof installed,you need to pay careful attention to the closure of the round openingp of the tiles at the edge of the roof. I I T t I T T I I I I I I t T t I I T firewise ConstructionIt T I I I I l t I T t I Materials and 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. YVood 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-half inch to three-quafter inch, and will burn through to the structure 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 limked value because the 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 iust a little more than wood products. When these products are applied with the gypsum sheathing they offer the most economical way to side a house that will resist almost all fire hazard conditions. These materials are virtually permanent on a vertical surf'ace 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 results. These products are available wi*r te><tures that are formed by molds to imitate wood grain. Metal: galvanized steel and aluminum, boards, Panels and shingles Like its counter Part in loofing, these products are available in either flat sheets with seams or as a samPed board or shingle that imitates a wood producc They are factory painted with two-part epoxy paint and usually have a fifty-year guarantee. Unlike the fiber cement product, the Paint on ttris 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 SyPsum sheathing to have a one-hour rating. Stucco, real Real stucco is three-quarter inch to one-inch thick cement and gypsum, applied in two or three coats with metal mesh rreinforcing. The color is integrated into the final coat and thus lasts a very long time. Guarantees ane ten to twenty years. lt is both a non' combustible and one-hour rated marcrial,which makes it a verY good materialfor high hazard areas. Real stucco tends to be exPensive and is also prone to cracking if not applied absolutely correcdy. T I I I Firewise Construction 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 rwo inches of expanded polystyrene (EpS). The color, like real stucco, is in the cement coat and thus lasts a long time. This is the preferred way to do stucco because it takes less labor and is therefor cheaper,and the foam insulation isolates the stucco finish frorn the building which vircually eliminates cracking. The surface is noncombustible 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 fuct that the sysrem does not ignite; it actually f,ails and falls away. ln moderare to high fire hazard situations this product will work well. tt can, tike other products,obtain a one-hour radng wkh 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 sur{ace to 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 consistenr dimensions witlr flat backs, more like brick,that keep labor costs down. Synthetic stone iS reinforced with fiberglass and steel mesh making it very resistant to cracking. lt is fully.non- noncombustible and is usually rated as a one-hour material. Brick, stone, btock These materials are both perrnanent 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. Bu I I I I rl rl rl rl :l :l volume ratio causes k to burn very slowly, which makes it very appropriate for medium and high fire risk situations. I If I t I T I T b Windows & Glass Windows are one of the weakest parts of a building with regard to fire. They usually fail 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 wildtand 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% ofthe heat is deflected by window glass, about 20% of the heat is absorbed, and I 0% of the heat is transmitted to the interior of the building. Radiant energ), from a fire is infrared light energy,like the energy we experience from the sun. Most radiant energy from a fire,70i6,is transmitted through the glass to the imerior of the building,about l0% is reflected,and about 20% is absorbed by the window glass. Both the radiant and convective energy heats the glass but the perimeter of the glass is covered and protected by a sash. Thls causes a differential headng of the glass, stresses the glass,and causes itto crack I t t I I I I I T Convective Energy: 70% is deflected away l0% is transmitted 20% is absorbed ': Radiant Energy: 70% is reflected l0% is transmitted 20% is absorbed Large and small windows Even if the glass does fracture, as long as it says in place, the hot gasses (convective energy) from rhe fire and the fire itself cannot enter rhe building. Only the radiant ener$/ 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,will keep fractured glass in place, because the size of glass held in place by the sash is relatively smalt with little weighr Large windows (more than two feet on a side) cannot keep the fractured glass in place because the size and weight of glass in relationship to the length of sash is too great" Thermopane or double glazed windows Because of current energy codes, most glass today is double glazed or Thermbpane. Double-glazed windows last about twice as long as a single pane, or about ten minutes. The same processes of convective 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 frlls away. As shown earlier in the fire behavior section, the duration of a fire at a site is dependent on rhe 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 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I t I ffi H,l I *ndl otd lorye wr:rdo,ra. fher:nlci@newirndror,. is a good fue! supply around the house, or preheadng from a fire approaching from below, additional protection will be necessary to prevent glass f-ailure and fire entering the house. firewise Construction I I I I I t t I Ip Buildine Materials and Com 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 shufters ttrat onlY need to be swung into ptace, 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 shumers 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 protecdon may be allthatt needed. Also, even though fire departments may use foam to protect strucures 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 event" and will not ignite. The disadvantage of shumers is that they are not completely passive, that is,they require intervention on the part of the homeowner or the fire department to work. , PermanentlY Placed o<terior metal scneens eliminate the deployment problem. Exterior scneens are not going to Protect the window as much as a solid cover, but as mentioned before, only five to ten minutes of additional protection may be needed, and they provide a sut{ace for fioam to adhere to. These screens crnnot be used with outward acting windows,like casement or awning windows, but they can be used with horizontal sliding and double hung windows. T I I I I I I t T [irerryise Construction 8..:r- Tempered glass Tempered glass is both resistant to high impacts and high hear Most of us are familiar wittr ie Building codes require that tempered glass be used in patio doors and all areas subject to human impact lt is also the glass used in front of fireplaces. Tempered glass will say in place and intact through out the wildland fire eveng A problem though is cosr Windows with tempered glass typically cost 50% more than regutar glass. There are strategies around this, and costs are coming down. Patjo Door Replacement Unirs are, as they inferi used to replace glass in patio doors. These units are massed produced and stocked by virtually every glass business. As a result they are very economical, in fact less expensive than conventional glass. They come in six sizes, as shown at righg and typically can be used as a picture uniq or combined to make a window wall or solar strucutre. Using patio doors replacement units provides a lot of tempered glass and at a very economical price. A few brands of windows are marketed as replacement windows in existing mid-rise urban buildings where tte use of tempered glass is necessary. As a resulg the additional cost for the tempered glass is only 25% more than sandard glass. Your localwindow supplier can suggest appropriate manufacturers I I I rl II rl II :l :l :l f=l @ ffi f-::sf @ [reffit ffi ll Paio dar refloenemunft sizes. I I [irewise Construction5BuMaterials and T I I I T I I T Low E glass Low E stands 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 lighc 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. It also protects 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 drat it 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 it will ransfer less radiant energy to combustibles behind ic It should be noted that dre use of tempered and low E glass is a recommendation based on observations in the field.Actual laboratory studies in a wildland fire sefting need to be conducted to give these types of glass specific quantiadve values. I I I I I I I T I Convective EnergY: 70% is deflected awaY l0% is transmitted 2O"/o is absorbed Radiant Energy: 70% is reflected l0% is transmitted 20% is absorbed tirewise Construction l T I I T] Ii rl rl rl :l :l :l resistive glass available in that it has the structurally fail, allowing the glass to frll highest availabte rating of 90 minutes. lt away. They are not a good choice has an excellent appearance but either- Glass block Glass block is the most fire provides a poor view. It does not have the Low E option. A good use may be in a situation where only day lighting is needed,a view is not a f,actor, and 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 they have a high surface to volume ratio they will not only readily ignite, but will also burn freely. They are nor a good choice. Vinylframes seldom ignite,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 frames melt and Aluminum clad wood. The aluminum cover on a wood frame delays the ignition of the wood window. lt does not completely protect the window because the aluminum conducts the heat to the wood, but this delay is enough in mosr wildland fires. All aluminum frames ane even better. Since there are no combustible materials they remain fully intact during a fire. These frames are now available with a thermal break, a ptastic spine that connects the interior frame to the exterior frame, which makes its thermal performance nearly as good as wood frames. firewise Construction I ..I I 5 Build Materials and rl lr lr lr lr lrlr l: Doors Wood doors Residential buildings typically use wood doors witlr 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-minute rating.These doors are typically used between the garage and the house and are a good solution in moderate fire hazard situadons. But, in very high fire hazard situations,they may not be appropriate because the door will burn according to its rated dme, and this maY be long enough to ignite other exterior building comPonents. Metal doors, steel and aluminum Metal doors ane non-combustible and available with wenty minute, fortlr- five minute and one and one half-hour ratings,which makes them the most appropriate solutjon for very high hazard sifl:ations. Glass sizes are restricted in these doors.The surfaces are available with embossing to simulate wood grain and raised panel designs. Just as in energY conservadon,a good fire resistive door requires adequate weather stripping so that ttre seal prevents hot gasses or burning embers from entering the building. tirewise Construction 6. Summary A major wildfire can be an overwhelming event to experience. lt can be huge, blot out the sun, and create its own winds. lt can throw flames and burning embers everywhere. Wildfire is a natural part of our environment that we can either respect or fear. lf we make adjustmens and modifications to our homes and the sites they occupy then we can live comfortably with fire. lf each lnterhce resident can understand the basic characterisrics of wildland fire and how it puts their property and lives at rislg then the actions rhey ake 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 waten Fire, like water tries to find a way into our homes. lt .doesnt mafter how fire resistive some parts of a struccure are if there are weak points that let a fire in. An awareness of how each building component is effected by fire will enable the owne4 architect or builder to eliminate those weak points. And finally, if each of us understands thag 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 forest and our buildings. References and additional information The fottowing is a partial list of publications and/or organizations that cover the issues. Colifornio\ l-Zone Rodney Slaughter; editor. Available from the CFESTES bookstore in the California State Fire Marshal's Office, I l3 I S St,sacramenro, California 95814. Ph: 9 I 6-445-8200 Brushftre Prone Areos.. Sitng ond Desrln of ResrUentio I Buitdings Construction of &tildings in Bushfire Prone Areos Queensland Department of Locat Government and Planning PO. Box 187, Brisbane Albert Streer Qld 4002,Australia Ph: 07-3237- I 703, Fax 07-3235-407 I The lJrbonWildtond lnterfoce Code The lnternational Fire Code lnstitute, lnternational Conference of Building Officials 5360 Workman Mill Road,Whittierl Catifornia 9060l-229g Ph:562-699-0541 NFPA 299 Stondord for protsaion of ljfe ond Property from Witdfire National Fire Protection Associarion, (N.EP.A.) I I Tracy Drive,Avon, Massachusetts O23Zz Ph. 800-34,+-3S5S www.firewise.org a web site maintained by N.F.PA. that covers much of what is in ttris pamphlec I t I ll tl rl rl II :l :l :l rl firewise [onstruction I i't Notes I rl It lr lr lr lrlr l: t: FUELBREAK REQUIREMENT ANALYSIS t TSTART HERE: ' Rearcc minimum distences requirerl for fuel modification along roads on Vage 77. I I I I T I T I I I I I I I I T I I Locate subdivision on topographic map. Overlay with ecosystem map Subdivision is located on grassland, void of timber or dense brush Fuel modification not reguired Species wildfire rating is 2 (see Potential Problem Indicators) Overlay with wildfire hazard map Hazard Rating is A or 0 Slopes are less than 30% Fuel modification through thinnings recourmended. (Rare situationl . Crowning potential is 3 or less Ignition source(s) present Subdivision poses threat to other improvement(s) Fuel modification through thinnings recommended. (Rare situation) I I Kelly Rogers Assistant District Forester T I I I I T p T T I t I I I I I Grand Junction Dstrict zz2s.6h. st.' Rm.#416 Grand Junctio& CO 81501 (910)248-7325 Steve Crockett Crockett and Associates 460 Barnard Park Ct. 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 "n"o,ntt"d Most of our publications are designed for forestJ rlur, rather than lower vegetation types such as brush and shrubs' However, for fuelbreak veietation modificationlor the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD, I would recomrnend rolowinfin"Itund*d, outlined in the recent revision of publication 6.302, creating Wildfire DefensibteZo*"r,Prescriptions,Zone2. Obviously, removing all the sagebrush by mowing it would also be an effective method' In terms of fuelbreak width, CSFS standards state a minimum of 200 feet wide (Fuelbreak Guidelines for Forested Subdvtsions, 1983). However, this standard applies to folgsted areas, and there is no written standard for brush. Although sagebrush can burn intensely unq yo'". ;;irkd il i" riir n .r iyp. "r. typically of short duration with low spotting potential, and control is relatively ""rV ritirg u *"it constructed handline, a dozer line, or utilizing roads and natural firebreaks. For the Ranch at Coulter CreekPUD, I would recommend following the Fuelbreak Requirement Analysis contained in the FuelbreakGuidelinesfor Forested subdivisions,'Igg3. A 12 foot fuelbreak width on either side of the proposed road width of 26 feet, would be required in order to adequately mitigate fire danger in this development' Sincerely, Exhibit 15 Weed Management Plan I I I lr lr lr lr l: l: l: Ranch at Cotrlter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application tanuaty 2004 The Ranch at Coulter Creek Weed Management Plan August 2003 Photo above: on the Ranc*r at cottH Cfee& beyond the hay fields' the sorfienr krpll of ndive mqrntah stttts cornnu.r*fies ariacentto BLM htd ed€tee' EM Fcological. LLC Authoi. Prrncisal Biclogist. Lisa Tasrer I T t lr lr lr lr l: l: l: Ranch at Coulter Creek Weed Managenent plan Table d Gontenb: 1. Purpose 2. Description of property 3. Managenent Goals for tfe Rcc ard primary 0ses d frE L"no4. {[tfi,[l] lntqrated lrUeed Managenent d fE tknitafur;,s of thb docurnent 5. The Noxirrusw*mthe RCC l. Absinth Wormwoodll. Bomcirgbetlll. Canada ThisflelV. plurneless ThbteV. CheatgrassVl. Fb*J BinilrreedVll. HoundstongueVlll. Russian CIirelX. Suttur Clrqr.efoilX. Common Tansy Cautirxr! Look out for rdire trbiles. "Coulter Rfficfi Ufeed Man4encnt phn" map "Ranch Compound Amenity Area Weed lnventoqf map Referenoes GarfieH Cqffrty Weed Listcolorado weed Management Act and state usieo speciesArtich: Paving roads can irrcrease ,re*,Ji'tri*rls. t T ll ll rl rl tl tl EM Ecological, LLC Auihor. Princiirai Biclogist. Lisa Tasker. I I rl lr lr lr l: l: The Ranch at Coutter Grcek Ylleed Management Plan,-August 2003 -E[ Ecological' LLG Nafural Resourte and Restora6on Consulong 1. Purpose The purpose of thb document is to provide spec{c.informatbn and guitlance for the long term goal of man4ing G *xous *,ee* s, tre iuudivisaon knom as Ure Rarrcfi at cotrser creek. 2 DescriPtion of the ProPefi Untilvery recen$, tfre Ranctr at Coufier Creek (RCC) prevkxs$ gg1n as tte Lareooe Flianch' has been operabd 4i an agricunuri opo"ti* tg1"1 t rrt ttre tist 100 years. Ebvatirns range from abou l72lofeet to TMOteet. vati"ue *iutit" habitat and agricultural landscapG' nolt much of it refsred to as open ,p*, **pt$" fre 478-7 a6r'e parcet pcated h eashrnmost Gaffre,ld coursy "'rd noah are to pr*erd &ese vah.rcs. u.rcti cf t," lard has been plmted at one time .o ar*fiEr ard put lnto r,ry n re. A ri=ol" p"rrion U the propaty, the safrrern third adiacent to g1-M,H-d; been pilA ard tre native pam wrrnunitles refbct thb and remain intd d noss vreed-free- iG ,#,ty $.tte irrEok€ dt'fi+E'""s h t'e reerfr rct have been in the areas closest to the orO t"nln building-s an9 O{q. and the *.T1ryq191i?"t tfrere ae higld to date. with tfE gpal d qre in a 26{ot subdivlsidl ard acmmpanymg infrasfftrctr.re, nw{r areas d fie pr"p.tty w*u now .* tsgh lelf*t d dfushsbm@ to x*[s ard rped Olpg"r**dd;and care tn ootttffig inen itabb invmforc by rrcxious weeds' 3.uanage$I,il*Go*fortERoeandErn*yt.*scsd&eLad .v 6. Review and modifY ( 5. Monitor and assess impact of management actions \ l. Estabtish conservation targets and goals 4. Develop and imPlement weed management Plan 2. Identi$ and Prioritize species/infestations that threaten targets and goals I 3. Assess control techniques FigrE {. Adaptive Weed Management Approachv flu et al. The Nature Gonservancy, 2001) Management of noxiots rrtreeds b diven UV !* ggals for the p*nary uses d a fficape in coniurdbn with c"t"*d. state w""o r-*i Reqirirements ard conilty weed Law requirements' The man4enrent 96; G RCC "t"-A""ttY ire$qnated 3n tE "Deed d Corservdi.m Eserrenf egdyf,dd with the n= -vJpv'lano iryst. The ffivirq language ft9.tn q: ,Deed of consenrdion Easenrenf d.s.rbe" the intentilms for ule property ard pfoYfes.IE besil guktance 51. *64 1lp "bF.fi*"; f* the Rcc property. r[mi goals tten drive the EM Ecological, LLC Author, Principal Biologist, Lisa Tasker 1 ryeed management plan. The management goals for the RCc as stated in the Deed ofConservation Easement are chronologically ion*n.a fronr that docunent as folbua: The Deed of Conservation Easement is ..."for.tlre purpose of preseruirg certainagricultural, open spae ard wiHlife valLes...,, aYhereas, Grantor (the orvrers of the Rcc) intends that ttre developrnent of the property occur in a manrer intended to reasonsly preserue ard maintain fiE Conservationvd{H of the Property by the continuatbn of certain t""d ,"fi;tt","", ffi;]il;withoutlimitation, those relatirg to mntinued ink ation d the hisaorba& inigded meadotrs--." l/l/tereas, the Grantor ftnilrer intends, as ouuner d the property, to convey to the Trustthe right to preserve ard protect the Consenratixr valuestirE'eropoty in papetnity" "lt b the purpose of tss Emement to assure ttatthe EasernentArea will remain foreverpredominantly in its agricultural, scenic, natural ano open spae cordition...and toprevent any use d tle Eassnent Area *ld siB sgnificarry irp* or h$erftre wiul tEcomervation varues d fte Easenent Area and, in the .r,ini & r*ir degradation orthsfuct*xL b resre strch cmssyatkm vakres dtfp Easerrclltt;;I "Prohibited Uses' of the property list as prohibited the "introdGion of lupnativespecbs". *e nwagrcrn @iE fiffi fie fCc- are very e ard tterefore prfiide excellentgu*larre for priutttzlrg nraqremer* dions, w#r..e* me d E sdeae$ t|o=6 b tBcsssva*m ard Agri,qerdVaftres d a propoty, ut"y "r" a top priorttv. ln add**rn to fu RCc legry reqdrirgther*sehrcs to presene tE rr*srd *rd 4riarkndvahe d&eir property, ue Oooiaa Noxlos t^teed Act ard tre G;rfreH cornty weeduanaernent Plan onp* gtry t Fry.to t raqe tte s[ab and d]rty Hsbd noxkxrs ureeds.Thb rnanqrerent plan s*riues b s{t these *u6e @ir;;equi;;,E ts and tu1fi1s arequd by GarrEH couBty M sle Rcc hare a ddqrrreirted .."d-n4, and rnanagrencr* &' 1 ISilB @fFd ?e{ @reex and fte ffiiom of fr*B docurnent lilost oftenforthe sumsful @nbd d a rwitxrs urced +"co, " raEE ddi5gre' g,&d me*rods r|eedto be einployed in cornbinatinn or perhaps se,iuenually. Thi-s is fnown as trt"#ffi W;;tarynerf- Afl dflle{Ilo6t tlt}{+date, avaii*b coirr<x optiors n*d b be towestigated, :nteslgTt#y rei.Sted ad Frdged c to tlek nsb, *u6, €fdd sn ;pryr14get specbs, rid€$ blxfnm lwt ad saHy' *- tt b fu inter* * u# aoerm,"nt to list s{me d&e firore apparentweed probbrns sr the RCc ad to report stxne d&effi ardnre#lo6g€rffiersy disc|r# ln&e n'eed ad gitsl by pildessiond,*"0 rr*rru"o thd rdafie poash{e managementstrategies' The information b not neant to be @npbte urt to be used as aa etrolvirg, gr.,,y*,ndocurent, one that is to change with$e gnanges ii available science as we1 as the6hinges inlsdlr€. tur ffi 6d b me r.{w- rt- ao"ris; hsa|iliiib}il"*i,i'lnoany and d rces d an lErbic*re tnust be dore br a mnns @ftsi*er* *ur 16*r to "*.xr *qrurn'rased or k$trios ciremls*ane. No mffi wfid tlb tud;aitag"*r{ plan for the RCCsa)'s rega 9n€ lrcrtrieides, * b sfe responsiblHy of anyone re"dhgft-s"g tp doeuns* to ffitfE hffier d $e lu rqading tfe nse o* any d'bd ad to be jwae lia r*o*xo" labels andregbhdkxs cfiange wlsttrS, T1 rl rl rl tl EM Ecologica{, LLC Author. Principal Biologist, Lisa Tasker 2 I I I rl lr lr lr l: ll l: 5. The Noxious Weeds on the RCC With a good management strategy, it is possible to prevent the spread of a noxious weed species to unlnfesied hnds ano-6venid, eradicate the current iniestations. lt takes a cohesive managelnent effort m,pbd with ,* *nry*ive. preyention strategies that indr'lde refury appried revegetatbn activities. rn adonlo]i to understanding tnegoivlduar noxious weeds and ddressirg ffin specmcanv, efforts m,st be rnade to esta*istr treat'thy, ureed-resbtant plant communfries on tte RCG, boffi i,n "*i=ffi ry*_"ru * our" *es st*Lo for seed*r€- The gloal r*eds to be to prw*te species u,*.r= &rc to filr the nir*e fut b or couH be filbd by the invadirg u,eed. BA"" r""oirg s *"ty, it xr l*p.r"Bn" that sites with crrrer* poptffittrs d Girabb spechs, be krentif*d "rrl pd"rltii.o o top pfhity siles.for ryeed contd- on areas without residualdesirable specles olrrlo-u*, reesi"'blisfring &sired specles is critical to ii"rir,g an efbe*iYe ard eo#ornbal t6'q'tefrn u,eed rnalagefrpr* progrdn' l{ote: lt b $e pefsmd fesponsf,bffity d arryne interdllg b tse.ar lT , *d" to rcad atd follout' the labet sr"t t*,* beefl ryorcd f.r""-d,ti"eil qF or-nc*v in u,trich the hert*c*le b b be t*€d, and b snpry uffir a[ r.o"or, A;,;rrd roc"r lauls and rirytaions relating to heir use' The infornrdlon radrlg l*rbud; h frlb docl.rns* rnay trate-cfranged, ilrchxhB pilmfrions arrC insfuctions for 15e especialty p"ffig specifrca[y t6 gt,t y?b oi.mfty' Sdne trade narTES are giuen bebu, onry to giye te reaer't x rnuin rr*,re lr#ormdkn h poe*hu r"d2irlg-; hrbid6. llo O[crtnlutlsr or endorserent b to be implied' l. About $e PteI* abeinth wonnmod, abointr sagB' fieH sqs (ArOa*s* *l*EdUrs0 An aggressive perennial species and a member of the state of colorado's noxious ureed list, absinth *o*oood S ir.t i:eginning lo *fonire the RCC. Absinth wormwood is somewhat similar in its shrub-like appearan@ to-our ecologically important,..native big sagebrush species and consequentty is commonly overlooked. lt" leaves are a similar sa(F' blgegreen Color and the plant habit b cornparabre to our native big sages with heights reaching 1G to 48 inches' A ffiinthwormwood ffitainbigsagebrush. F';.J i:ccicgtira:. LIC Authci'. Pi'ir:ciiai -giciogrsi. lisa Tasi'rei - I distinguishing characteristic is the lower leaves as they are divided 2-3 tines into deeply lobedleaflets- ln contrast,. our native sages have the characteristic simple bares w;g.r trr,.-iUil threevery srnd hbes at theirtipe- Our native saggs are umg and have haves that persist over thewinter. Absinth is an ffiaeors "pf-" diek€ back to *re rod crqm eacfl tdtard r"gr*#qfrom Se so*l lavel fh sfl*ng. e€r time an ob€ewer can start to notice a bkrer or more olivegreen tinge to the leaves in comparison to our greyer natives. This specbs nas onty iecengycome on the radal screq br nrmy weeO rnaragers in qr furrnedk*e d&. Tfp 9,6d rrc b&d &b treed b d a hd sirerc er*ix*xr e o*** m the RCC. kl &e *desfi editbn of"Trotblesone W*d Ute Rocfry l,lqrrtain t\resf plt q* by tre Cffi Hhed ilarynet*Associatim, 0lb ud tre a spedd lrry given to g|v 9 of th.44 dessibd, abrtingthe r* to contact ard r€pst it b tp Stae or Cqrr*y Weed Cosritn*srs ;x[t,Ed€te*y. Biology. Absinth uuormwd b a protrrc sd produoer. Thb b b prlrnary npde d reproduction md EEsmafl see6 ae emi$ scaked by ryird, water and aniniu and spred in hiv. s..os "r"Yi+b for approxlrnatgU 3-4 years arxil Fnrilrab wder a wkie ran$ c eraper*nes betr*41 ard.1O{ degrees Fahrenheil There is some evidence that absinth wormwood canvegre*atitdy l€ffo&re- tf phred rrn&r it rnay rryr* from shahr ffiral roots. Flowersta[G appear d *te.node ddt ledfiom * &*ytnoqgh S"pen$"ron te RCC.Absir{h rcffinnood b a nren$er d tfe Aseraoem tCsrqpmitreif*rry -d-kt ff*;;-g"*r,as nHry d q.rr natiye sagffi, History. The introduction of absinth wormwood to North Anerica was delikrate ard rebted to itspotential uses (Mitich 1975). Seds for the plant can, unfortunately, "tifl U. easily obtained over I t l1 rl rl rl tl :l tl A mature absinth in late sumffi Flowers of absinth wormwood in mid-Augnrst. [;r i:ccicgilai. Li-i lluitor. Frr,ctpa! Biciocrsi. Lis; Iaskeri I T t I lr lr lr lr l: l: lr the internet. Absinth wormwood is a native of Eurasia, the Middb East, and Norttr Africa' lt has been used medU*UV to kill intestinaiparasites, !"lce the name 'wormwood"' The seeds can be used in disti[ing "rconor and the prJni ii tre principal ingredient in the liquor 49ItIt" Absinth sagle s oii*"."0 as a cuttivaiJ ph$ in uoitr Anerha as soon as 1832 (gktgentan 1832; Miticfi rgzsl. ii** reported o-*irping gglivateo gqqgP by 1&41. The first herbarium ,p""ilr,an. in North D"rotrrr"" trimigro ard bi 1973 a state ilrventory reported 40,000 acres * +i* Sg ounties. Ab"k {, was desig*t"d re a noxious weed in North Dakota by 1971. ln 63 ye"* absinth rventtt tt, rardy seen pta$to gr.dTignated m a noxiq's s*ed ard preser* in $e majonty ottre sfide of Nortn b"r.or". Thb plants potential for spread is extreme as it can out compete gr".d ano otner desirabb plants creating a problem in native plant srununlties, pdt res ard fie$- Disfibution. A. absinthiumb found fronr Nsrbrmdard to Manitoba as fa nqh as-Htdson's Bay, solfft to Nora sdia ilIb l*ry Englard, p"*,gft*ir, ard New Jersey- By 1950 it was reporbd in most states in the luiot*"i E prJi"rrv orilo,'niin"i"t , lndiana, ano wisconsin. lt is also knovn to occur in Mlssmsl ],lebrffika aru x#as- ln the Gred Ftairle, ln ditbn to ilortr Hota it b present in so*dr ildrch .m lfur*"* i *refl as the Pratub Provkrm of canada- lts spread in.n **,.s ftdn w*tlklgftm sdh to LHu Dishrbed ae{F n*pre t}Efe b li$e wnpemitn from otter plaf6 319 fite prefered haqf?t lor A' absinthium. TrEse irEhde but ale ru r*miteo to, areas dqg rodsiles alrd krigFion dfrches' g-ate aneas, Am-yarOs, pastures,';d;t d, *"g.l"td, l*&, ponds or SteaIE' bofror pits' gravelo,1* ard fi"G-r#nmv *& rrsn ctrniv*im. u ir onrnonUfqrod & fenoe rotffi probably a restr[ U intensi,re ;,=.*g. C.ry repoftedly *ryf eating absin$ Yuonnwood and preferentiagy prefer native re#btid'and other irassei ard forbs (wrage and Kinch 1973; Mitich 1975). tanagernent of abeinth wonnwood' Mechanbal Cor*rol Moving is repor6 to be potentially effiective in ledycxrE seed produc'tion of absinth Yuormwood' Howe,er seed proamon'can stis ;r*" * the lov tpriioru brarrcfs grourirE frorn he bce d tE plant Grffi& habit tras OeeniepoteO to.c*rangre ard GttinP along tt* ryS where flowerirg a,O.eeO setwill sUU dr. h"p""t"O mot#Wnray.ypa\en flmq atrd ?-3 rrcwlrgs during the season have been "rgg""tJ-[E *i, .1.E. tdgr). Lme stuay has been done on the forg term effecs d nuving. Burnino. Tlere are no p*$ilx;}red shdies on the etrec*s of fire on absinth yvonnwood. Howerrerthe growth habit of the U"* o$g{;tr it may o" r"r*"0 back by bumlrB wiur 8|e pofrerfid b rcsprofi O"p"r6,t g in te &eratures d the fire ard the iniury to the root crown' Bioloqical Control. A moth native to Europe ard Asla Euzgrencrneros#, has been brorgrt*b &b qrilry dd bsted fon sehciiviS to qr native;\rbmei" spedes. Attush the larvre of the moth fed and EM Ecological. LLC Author. Principal Biologist, Lisa Tasker 5 developed most co_nsistently on absinth wormwood, the adutts were recovered from many of ournative sages. Further testing was deemed necessary and with our native sages only rec6nly aquiring w*Jespread focus ard appreciation in there importance in the diversfty and'continued health of North American ecosystems, Euzophera cine'ro*ttawill probsly 5g dropp.O tro* "nyconsitteratisr for rele*e, Chemical Control. Havirg a long history of absintr ryonnurcod inHdions, Nor*l D*oh is a rreaHr d lnbrnretisrr9g?rdir€ the managementof ftis weed. North Dakota State University claimed in 19gS that#sl#t rcrrfr,ood ras emier ad less exFtsiue to @ntrol than rnost-d $ek po*ni4 ,*"0r. IfEy *o reporbd trgbhkle ryffilon wae me e#eeriue sfien g€ p*a* rc d b6t 12incfrestallard adiyglYgrowirlg. ln 1995, the herbklides most mmmonly used to control absinthuffifisM Al lhrfi [ldtda irrc*# pidotan {fordon), emffatr (5n*xigfor Crrtail), dicamba(Banvel), 2,4-D, ard glypfrcate (Rorndup). In 19e5, foro6ri*a" fu*p,6rea o provije *equik ad.mgst orry*teoonrd d*€ffiruu$il,ood dEE a;d[!h tre-a*:iees aril doosWsAey tt}r rdls tlyrrl R-G., C.G. tMr, sd AG. De#r, lffi]- A goodportion d$le irformditxr rcs*idto the ted$E*se lis*ed tnrffi€Brry U"fi-*d m treueile fur &e (!br$r I)*e sil*e unirersig ) llDs., Bdenskln servieItttp:ttwww.en.noOaf.e and from the Garfield County Vegetation Management Deparfunt ard/or llcenseO apptirptors. Ths RCC We€d tap-absinth wornwood nobs. Absinth wormwood.F furrd nros$y.rrear tre oH rryrcfi compourd iu* eag ad s61lth ard p1,'ts can be q.rnted as ttrry ae curren$y in suc*r knrdercitfies.' Othd phnts ruere found west of therancfi ornpound on the rct side d tE Connnur qen Spae *e" a*.*"st of t1g lars a,ere}sq fll b belr€ placed in trc_ lage areas on tfe *ry These plants ae neiar an inigaionlaterd at ffie botorn d sre h*l Erat then goes rp toxarbs H 2. Tipse rp"rdb ooqtsrenoes be eqily el&ninated with due diligence iyer tlne- Absinth slruid be tageted for -' eradicdkxr because tE da& are at su*r torffiitx Elb shqsd be a reaHsft gml. I t I I t I I t I I I I t I I t I t T EM Ecological, LLC Author, Principal Biologist, Lisa Tasker I I I lr lr lr lr l: l: ll. About the Planit Uorniingbet, soapwort (saponaria officinalisl Bouncingbet was originally brought to North America from Europe as an ornamental and escaped the garden ionfines rong "jo. -r1rg mosl distinguishing characteristics of this member of the pink or camation Family t6",iop5v[aceae) are tfu swo[en nodes at the baf bases and the clusters of pinkish white ttorvers lt tn,i ends oi tre branches- Each flower has five slightly notched, united petals. Leaves are very sm@th, simgb and opposite or in whorls of 3 or 4 and srighgy vrravy on t# *"rg,ni wrth g osdn t veins coming frorn lhe baf base- Bouncingbet may reach three feet tallwhen mature with erect, tall, smooth stightly branching sterns' Biology. Flowering @curs from July to september. The primary modes of reproduction are from both seeds and sprogting from underground rhizomes. No information exists in the literature regarding segd proiu"tion, teng6 "t t"tO viabilig or typical forms of seed dispersal' History. Bouncingbet was originally introduced from Europe as a ga1&n ornamentialfor ifs saponin glycosides+e sqrrfi of iis soap+toO*Xtq and illxic quititl7g- These.saponins when crushed and rubbed willfosn. Accordirlg to the udsouri Botanic Garden uebsite bo'rncingbet's medicinal uses are e,unenfly being "t ol"o. The seeds and roots are also listed as being slightly pofoiorptrs if *€ested ard cause nausea, vonriting ard dbnhea- Bouncingbet b onsirJered poisorus to tvestocr< aEho.rgh g.**ty treateo-as uream* s'hen ena4gh Eed exists' Distibution. On the USDA planb Natironal da*ab*e on tfre intenret, wsTr-$ants-usda-gou'I--.ffitfrk' for bounc*rg6e* s o*lor**0. ano as s*ates have it on thdr state noxious u,eed lbts' Bouncir€bet cor*irH!6 to sprd kl c&,do and b espqx*y ooilunon h fFflkxr arm' lt ;Fpo$; s and swollen nodes at the leaf bases' EM Ecological, LLC Author, Principal Biologist' Lisa Tasker 7 seems to prefer a liftle extra moisture and is typhal on roadsides where exoess water drains to :.#*:^'P*I9l:elryngbeti" ol"l rouno in ncalopen =pr""" *t.re it has "r""f"o:rg:3:.f:gln_""tbv resltences and colonizd dbturbei sdd. rn aoffiti riilt"TrL, itis often found in dense patches on hillsides, meadows and waste areas. Prefering moist, well drained soil and 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 surrounding wildlands. Bouncingbet is capaple of spreading rapidly and displacing more ecologically valuable species such as perennial grasses. Management of bounci ngbet. Mechanical. Good contro! can be achieved by pulling or mowing severaltirnes a year for consecutive years until root reserves are depleted and plants senesce. 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. Burninq. No information available- Because bouncingbet has undergrourd rhizomes, fire may eliminatetop growth but more than likely roots would iesprout and plints woudiurvive and p6rnapi ooeven beter with the post-fire release of micronutrients into the soils. Biocontrd- No infonnatkm anailabb. Chemical Control. Good success has been achbved with picloranr (Tordon), dicamba (Barnel), ard gilyptgphate(Rotttdtp ard several otfer bde namesl. C,oniult tne'eameu-drty VegretationManagenent Departnsrt aldor kpnsed'appficaks for rates ard ii;rtpr gultarre. r1 rl !l :l EM Ecological. LLC Author, Principal Biologist, Lisa Tasker t T I I lr lr lr lt t: The RCC Weed tapJoouncinght notes' Bouncing Bet is found in only a few locations so far on the property.. lt was potentially planted as an ornarnentalon the ranch at one tme. lts additional successin more mesic (moist) sites will make it a pkant to watch tor aro'na-G ** ponds. lt is cunenty near the cde gulard by the NE enfiarre ard scattered to tte west ot t i old krg cabin.and-fur.aps a feuv dtrer sites in the vicinity of the ranch compound. L;;k ioi the red nais on tF "fa.nch Comporrd Amenrty Area weed Map,. n shouH'ue ore ; tr" @sief weeos to erdhate becatFe popffiioms 4e so bur and resffbted to date. EM Ecological, LLC Author. Principal Biologist, Lisa Tasker - T t I lll' About the Plant: Canada thistle, creeping thistle (CirsiumaryerAse, syn. Brea aruense) Canada thistle, a member of the Aster Family (Asteraceae) has been declared a noxious weedthrougthottt the U-S. ard Colorado is no exception- Canada thistle {Cksium a1ense) is an erect,rhizomatous perennial, with an extensive underground root system Gi*"y penetrate to adepth d 10 feet or greater. Stems are smmtr or only hairy iefrti* to the o*rer thisge ofconcern on the RCC, pkrrehs tflisfle, wflicfi has srnatl, spiny stsn balg3- Canada thistb alsohas smalbr fkxrering heads, frhaps a YztoYt of an inctr in Cianreter at the mmt and almostalrrays with mab and fernab #qrers on different plants. Flower cokff can rat€e from lavenderto pink or white- The phyllaries or bracts urder Sle fls,ering head are spinehs on Canadatftbtle and deidedty sharp on plumelss thistb. The florreirg treaas "i Crn o" thisile clusterat the erds of brancfes of wtlidr there can be several brancfrifo flmerstatks. ffuering etg.g"tS by long days. Leaves are alternate, lanceolate or oblong and very irregularly 6ueow*& spirry,-too&ed tnarglts and crinkhd edges. The baves abo ierminate a, " jpine "nC upp",leave are much srnalbr &an lsl,er bave-- As rnany as fotn ditrerer* narbtie of Carda&b& haYe kn ald $e depfi of the bbes ad degree d "spiny-ness" on theleates ctlrl vary with variety- Not onS are there several varieties of Canada ftistb but within eacfr variety there can beseveralecotypes- An ecotype is a distinct genotype (or population) within i specie as a resuttof adaptation to local srvirstnentd corditio*s oer d peritrd d erfi (HufioNd,'KM. ard S.J.2m3)- ThTe ry ecotypes prffily ercfi,€d in their nd*rre rar€Es hfore firdlngtheir way to North America. There are importanthanagement implica&rns as each ecotype mayrespord entirely differerfly to the sane marqenent *ivrt. Oir p.* of a pryuhtion rilV U. T T I I I I I I I I t I T I I I tr\4 tcoloalcai Lt (;Authci". Principal Biciogist. Lisa Tasker 10 I I I tl lr lr lr l: l: completery contro[ed by a technique while the other wil onry be partiafiy controiled because two or more ecotypes are present. Leaf tn"p., stem color, fknrering head structure' ard tle number anO lize of spines can differ with ecotype' Biology. The key to canada this& maIlageme$ b understarding its biobgy' canda trisfle spreads mainly by vegetative growth. n 6is horizonatal roots that produce numerous shoots ard verH rootstrd store vyater ad nukfter*s in numerous snrall brarnjres. Tlre root system is extensire, gffoifillg t]orizontdy a nucfr re 18 het ad rert*a$y 6 to 15 bet h a seffiorl. ore.yea-dd p1,,G-root can rdr ; d"sh of s feet The rnct 6*ensive root growth happens on moist day- uarry.rs nd t" u" "ot ["rv "rgr" td &e rod mbdr}drdes fotds an annual rycb. Rsers ae typkatty hrr.ifi-b.frt notrrerlng wttldt b trlggeied ry br€ days (14-16 hour days) 1n splr€ to early ",r*tt*: ]n fall, root reerfis begin.to increce as sj1gd $otr'|$l declines. By January, over-wintetitg t*tt are Oevepping nei shogts and new roots' These sho6 fssn rwe#s ufien "v"*geir=dry teryeratuir,es're*r 41 degnees F (April to May)' The flush d root-derired sho6 l* +rrrg LJ Fa[ b lyeicd tn* en rr+penaryt*re esing he growing se6or rfi*" moisture r "t[Gt o *.il- R".t reseryes of iirtotryorates decline in rs*sori si8l a ftrsh went. Root hr& u#l fisrn shoob urfst tte mdn stem s ffi is rcmov€d' t.,f# $e$' fod bldB rernah e**b*66 # d,e pnJ&ce d &e mah starr ard ledes because d oompeffiftn for water between tne rootiuO "iO tft*t Root buds are quickly tqeased ".td n* sfloots emerge rapldry w*6, rn"h sfiem renxnd, *pg(*ry d hifi fxx*ffies- EdI rneH, d tod aeragns 13 b x*od bu6*, "6t @b d tum*ng a new shod- shod def*fty b ondded uith prevbus seasdrs rair*ag- Slpot Hrs$the h*;*, fcrkrrir€ 4l ab61p aYerage precpmim yer s6 decreme Orcrr*U a season of drought' ln est$Hred stalds, sffi incr$e w*ur irrcrffiE ir n*rogpn irxk}atirg Cana& ry inf€€tationsm# be nrore."r*o l" ffiit"g"" *n*ixts' Thb may elp&ah the vbor of canada thisge in Gr"o"o *"uaru-s, oirgri*lirr"l areas ard wetlands with lqered water tabbs. l{*r*, ;}rq Oeveryner-* S npsil respoftsi$e to farcr6b son rnr**rs ad temeeranre r€girnes Exlre than ary dher lnputs' canada thisfle flonelers fronr Jure to october ard is aknoet exdusively insd pdffi' Femab flowers pfseloe abl$dant neffi ard a ffit odor desertpd a vani[a{se- Fffi rnust be open I !p e$6py€ befior€ see(p rr*"" *,*rgf, b be 3[le to rrmn*e' A ttltg$ dant prodrces 111l arcfage 1tr)0 a..O rpto-SaOg ;de. Seee re n* t1g m*I lIrecte*srn tur ,Ep.odrd*!n u* # srlsidered ;irp"rkil tor hr€ ffi dispersal- seed Ykt*ty b rdated to dep&r c u"ir* ln tt" *a. Sd" car rsnain ,fuG tut S€dA than 20 yws wiBl de+ hrid' vegptatiB erspryetlofr b carada tlbde's main repfo*rctire @y. onoe seedfoigs are estabbtred, 1116 $ 5y rapiclry ,f e " "*lO.V fs^*,e first 3 r*orUfrs' ln se sfi6y' fuir and a hdf nu,#r.old pffi aver4ed r r i* d rod, 26 aburcgrourd stpots, ard 134 rmderground shoots (Nuzzo lggg). tf solb * &uu.o bv srg or orer Er".ns, stenr ad rd rrypnts can redily pf€eqab or lie in *"lt G ,ry gloo e],s ard Esl progate- sndl rod fragrnents of 2 crn can survive and readily producd dones. fi ne exanrpte above, ttp fqr ard a hatf month4 pffi if c14 into 2 cfti i*e6, ousd proerce 56 rew dgr6' EM Ecological, LLC Author. Principal Biologist, Lisa Tasker 11 History. Canada thistle has lorg-ben recognized as an agricultural pest but only relatively recenly beengiven notable attentbn for its harmiul impacts to riatural ec&}rs1grrc a* n*ir" s[r.d*.-Es&nes are in the tss d rnill*ns of dollars for losses reht6d to dird crop leses annuallyand additirnal rnillkms ae spent for wrtrd. The nuexity d Srisdes *, A" rffi are rdiue ryxilftffi r*ral embgicd nidrcsard are imporffiriembds or""rri ofui*"1 processes, butlargdy go unnotir:ed. CMo ha at tset t5 ndive spedes d tiusse, tx*r *scriles tucr*yfur! Csuda tlistb, an fufo&rced native af soure*em Europe, b fu possibly the mostof all ttrisfle spq*rsard mr*siM by nrostto be,i,e"ffiriib;,ifi-b&**.d il's exhnsire rod sys*ern- The rod systems *6 ae tlrs par* b abb to effectivelyo*urpete our ndiles ad a$txft$d sped6 ad poee strch a pi.*prn D*stibution. Sone authors Glaim Csrada tlisth.ss orskd.y rdiue to soutreasfiern Etrope and tB #n.nlihditenarean (Moore 1975). lt is then ttrought to have expanded to western Asia and NorthernA**B uYl*ts ry- dq rt b odg*naS na&re to as d tlre arg8s. c*,J; gilG ;';r;globally distributed througrtrort tfe-miode hsikk in boffi t6"pf-r*-tdr$-"*;'iil*, orCatEda dd tnd d&e U-S, exGe$ sqrp acffi *l mtfisn sC*& kr Coforab it b apstiEtfu fued in rir6*ut, tffiid {rd pra*b l$iffi xith an .**,gt." rcltgie d 4,(n0-g,000fee*- ln EP u,est it b orlrnon sr roa*$des, *#, dffie&, .*i*r#, espetx& ffigo@#, ard Pa.sttrfu, ltdoes part*xhrf wd qrdeep, #[-#"0,'rn"5i"i*.itto[oirr.cse sisae is sl'se lsslersrtryd does'wy u;* on i*y sof,s ss arrxoru&ery ,i*-s.*"6to the RCC $b. grys*ofc#eisde. The key to @r*rd*nS C*rada Ullstre b to strss tNe dar( fuilc*E tr b rre g* sbredcat*q@s srd rxtrier*s in f€ r€ds. Becanse d *re ioot iffi3*gr=u, Garda thbtb hasan lncre&l3 w*ry er recoay ard a m*qnnrer* pk| ;dau. i"W."r"r*"c rer sercrdyearc b drieve sums. Priorities should T-qg q Hllip establlshed cbrrcs ard at the very t6 prenentiqg theire)aansbn- And enlFhas*i sherH be @ m prerrcr**€ ro *rcl*o h'ffi stli"p&Eb rwftisde e#bLsfmffiil" Prcnrcr*iln d# plorfu*ion b a se56ggay srsirlsdbn assprd by seeds b bssomrron. fitd(e8dha€ta curyb.gwirqg seffitxrc tod*n*re if a partiadamffid is goirry to beeffecilue- tvlany *dbo t*f lwrbd a dee&e !r cada ilrts0e &e fms y6g 36r wrrereffiurcd by a re&nn b petkxs fustres the wrd grouyirlg s"ffim {Cl{Ap 2000i. lilecfia*:al. ry may be an e#ec*ive on@ me*Irod if r@ at ore+rpntr inbrvab over the entiregrant*€ se6on af done hr sevse* yealg ;,lol;hrg (xEe a ye4 b ir}effiec*it,e. Rod r-Ei"r*reseries d""**? f.htryq *9ry9 becarse fite p&mt b for;d a eran sr tlsn to devebpnew sfpo*s- Mquing sr**ned w*fr A herbi:ith iffitsr ftFSEr "r*rar-". 61eol *5*kl' I I I l1 ri rl rl tl :l EM Ecological, LLC Author. Principal Biologist, Lisa Tasker n I I I lllt lr lr l: l: causes the thisfles to send out more shoots and more plant area is available to herbicide uptake. Multipre season morings would.no!.be a good choice,if native vegetation exists as this will stress or kill t* *ilp"in"* 6 $* m-irG." if in "n alfalfa fidd or non-native pserr&l qrass situation where godes willtolerate i[" *o*ing, this ii an effeaive strategy. ln order to prevent tfre pfodt*ti,,, "r,a Cbbibutl* O nirrre seeds,lhnts rnust be mown before fbu'ers open' Bumino. canada $dste rcspoilse to fire b mri# ard deper&nt on the season of htm, soil moisture and rocatim 6,rolirrg-*".., m" r* been shCIrrn to ffirngB native spedes asweH a the Canda t,ige. $,gtg b,r*" or dsrmr* seaso{l bumlng on Sulate native phnts a$ temporarily shru* spred u c*,"0" thbile. Flre srieduce the number d pffi, decrme seed prochrction.rra itirnulate gfo,y6l d natiye grasses or non+rative perennial grasses' Biocor*rsl- To date, ttrere b m sirqgb bidogbal csrtol that effec*ively onfiob Qa.nada thistb' several agents have b*;';"pi;t"d-to dor*re varkx^ degrs u isy lrmited dan{e b htdivittual plants h* nd to poptr*a$ons. Ttrb may u. *n"ai. of fie tact rrat canda thbtle b reported to have feuu or no nattrat enernbs n G-rixln" habttat uutpre it b aho a serixs agicrstT at weed' ilbre tt*.r 13o spgchs, irrc|tdir€ disemes, insec*s, and aren birds utilize canda thbtb in its native range, orifin"i"Jry ;usE rt[r" o"r"ge as their densitbs are usualry knr- At bast 7 species have bd "r,o-l,rt"" s u"iitentio"ry relemed cor car* &kfre oorilrol hd nore tlas beeri etrective. urcptwa ca,dtri,a gedl flu, has F9r t€ported tq E a€ilab|e frqn tle Divt*tm d Ptd* lndtre*ry's Bu"d;;fF;ith"rJs..fi"". @utuhy*ats ffitrd(a wvil) and Cass'dia rubigirwal" e#u*u.lhare "b" b"*, availabb.- ncanuir*lon d bioordnd @*s b thoughtto pro*&-uetteicontrorur"n "ny singre ag-ent. And biocontror applied with other rr*Ero&, ".dr ," herbfo*res ,r,ry G;*, *r* eireaile. A *rsinatbn of rod- ard shoot- feedhg i$ects l* b.*. "*g[b p"bt6"#y be &e best scenab hib ffi m rcd teeCers are lsxrwrl to catlse e)defisive darnage' The larvre d orr native, &e PaiH t-dy B#effly (Vrca ed{' hed qr Csda sli$e and offier c3sgm €pe(b ad car e"#.ffie marii.ia p*ar6- The Painted Ldy b lE"!l effected by a v*nrs tl*d keeps *" pong*l*u low ex# erEfy &11 years r*En popmions erplo&. ar*rrg t-u.- r"* te-dGr$bs mbrate norsr udrcn they can be rery efhctive, albeit teno*.ry, biocontrol 4d;f* caaa-urisue- \rkal lr*earns spfed r4*sy h HgB poflrrea6ofls ffii'-,ilrfu, " y""t-* t* S* tnffeffly nufiSss drop dranratically again' Chsnicd Cor*rd. ln hte $f,rurrcf ad fail wten plarrts ae h the rooette stage dd -"h*t to root transbca'tion is greatest, t*bddr-"b-ttpti.- it #ow*t g t" o" hiry- f8ry9": fd b tte od*Ed tine for herbirxre roroG-*iuisprirg b"irrg-" cfrEe sedd. so*l rnc*sture bvels must abo be adequde *.**- lf t,. tari hsm q*b be dry, a sprkg ryffi*n aormd ure 4u hffl stage EM Ecological. LLC Author. Principal Biologist, Lisa Tasker l3 - t or when root carbohydrate stores are at their lowest is suggested (Nuzzo 2003). This may besometime in June in our area. Tordon 22K (pblor?T),Cyrtail(clopynlid plus 2,4-D), Transline (clopyralkJ), Banvel (dicamba), ?,a-D-, and Telar (chbsu!furon) have^Fen^strcryn tl}; researcfi ai Cdn "Oo- State Univensty tobe e,ffective against Canada tt$sth. y'dso, Garbn efi ltrUopy4 is suposeO to be r""""tf,'federa[y labehd for sonre rue$ard use ard pofteffiad prsii*slig fur'Cang& urbe in tleseareas (ruww.dowagro.conrrtvebappVlMitorder.asp?filepath=hb[Updft/noreg/010- 0rs}9-pdfi&pdFtrue)- rlcvenrer Galon 3A tYsl ffi mnmds aio u#hnffi ard other trees soareEls wilfurt tees ad dst&s ae best srrilgd. Th ffi khcrn b dso H#E-*t dd Car* ftisfile (a&ruM 6 "exelhrlf cored) ilhen 4pfi"d *r"-#&, *r*S,r* ",rdprior to bud stage. Rdeqn b advertised as a befier chob ior rrtsrlsn6Clvtslryr-arem Urar Ureuse dTordm ard b rd a resfiie*ed use ffi k Tordorr b. The eftdirenes dffi is irseffied rytrc{t consined witr rec*ranlcal or cultural *nr"S. ns aGvs, checksle hbck s €meEEdrre urystrdl a Tordsr*ryady be appsgd *, n*oopare andpdreadrdar*ryor*yberypHlnn*clqis*nsuors, - ---r c{sH shqdd be aprsed h ffi spring wtrefr p*r*s ae ereftg &e &d sfige or in late fallarad Oetober xtrcri S&B6e loots ae *iuery gro$*r1g (Bed( tE€Ei.-im q;-tuee r**i*tegtortlqg tt*Fn Capda &i# b 12-15 inctxl hgh, iffi been "h#" bg4y inprwe tireperforrwre d cutffi (BedE tse)- lew*rB s*xn*d be done a *e*noff t*il.6-*s-c..t"*shq$d bG applied qprs*n@ rxre rrrcrdt *r te tnst rw*r€ q ssrgirp foi October Thisshudd be rep*d &e fouotrkqg seffii b be etreetire (cl.tAP iggof - E h sPrir€ sfien Cana& &isfle b t. ff," ?,=+1ld t9 early bud s@es (about 1O-1S inches tail), "Iflar Z,aa or Tqrdm fi,xerryteo to be c#ective. tked-*r*ot b .h" i"ptJrri6, a f&tmp H ry@iron wiEr Band # b regroulsr d pffi tge* tm6). I -- - I I thisdb lines the bofrorn of the drairuga to the bt of going to seed by the front entrance t,o The RCC Weed tlap€anada $is$e notes The infestatbns of Canada thbtb are greatest in the areas closer to the old ranch headquarters.Populations are densest in swales and smalldrainages where soils are more mesic (moist). Todate, any historically wetter areas have Canada Ulisile populatkxs d U*s time ard "t W6*fry I I I T t t I I t I I I T T I T El"ri Ecoiogical. LLC Author, Principal Biologist, Lisa Tasker A I I T flanked by plumeress thisfle on the upper, drier sites. The fact that canada hisue is totrrd in v,et areas on the RCC b going to restna-tG Lse of certain herbicides because water becoming contaminated and herbicide mouilitv Jno pli"irt"n"" is a concern. Taking steps to ensure there is adequate competition from otter oesiraun phnt rp*H b an essentiat rnaryrEnt step h addition to any otrer strategies. This is knoyn as practicing g-ood 9u!y9l management' Minimizirg arry x*r disftnbanoes ad rducing the spred *Lar,aoa thbtle seeds b another imperdive p*s6* t*ffi,".. Pwd$dfu tee seeO fu raregptdin b esser*id' Dbhfibed soil reeiving extra moistue like those that will reskle by the .augmentatiln ponds will be esper*#y *#*rafri" b ca* ilrisfr" tosestatbm. Pla*ir€ &irable, onPetitive, pere{rf** S"**.tr-G lry.t*t* 1g. kq*ng Ca* fg56 d bry- I t T I I T ftf. t&g|lt&3 Pffi P*mdooa ffie tcatdt'{,s ecatr6oldes) I I t I I I T T T I Plumeless thistle, a forb, is the most widely distributed noxious weed to date on the RCC' A memUer of the Aster Family (Asteraceae) it is considered a biennial or winter annual in milder iegions. Plumeless thistle's flowering heads are "oiGw at the ends of the branches or in clusters of 2-5 and do not droop or nod. Flowers are more putpfitn pink than Canada thistle and larger' being i-z'incnes in diameter with Canada thistle flowers at'/r%of an inch. A plumeless thistle plant has a "candelabra" appearance as the stems are much branched toward the top. As mentioned freviously, the stems are spiny dtp to armed [*ingr" oi'stem leaves, whereas Canada thistle has imooth or only hairy stems' The phyllaries or bracts (green teaf-iike structures) under the nowerin-g head are sharp while Canada thistles phyllariels are spineless. Basal rosefte leaves are +-ti incnes, typically deeply serrate (sawtoothed) almost to tire midrib and with spiny lobes' The native thistles on the property are typically very greyish bluegreen in color and unmistakably different iust by this feature alone' r!"v navJ verv.*h'19'I"YIIPH:*ffj,53L::fi:=qlllelel tt ,u>L rry Lr rr as they continue to mature and this characteristic lhould oe hetpfui in avoiding disturbing these important natives. Three forms of ptumeress thistb harre ben described in tte eastem u-s. Hybrids abo oeur between Musk thisge (carduus nutans), another rarger flowered, biennial, and plumeless thistle' Tl6e h${k s are refened to as Caduus x orthocephalus' Biology. plunebss t*sile b a biennial spsies with reproduction omrring from seed- Ttrey may act as annuab urder excefiorlal cordffidgstrcfr re ir""" d sparse veg€*ason dd brfle sofll' seedlhg ffi €mergp from ealy.pkg into late r*i ano tet{rtt of tfurE to florerfig can vary EM Ecological, LLC Author, Principal Biologist. Lisa Tasker 15 - T from 4 months to ZT.months deperdlng on erwirsunental corditkxls- A sk1gb, f6ry taprod bformed- Stems begin to elongate in Miy and June. Blooming .t"rtr *itn th6 terminalRoweringhead ln .kme and or[imres into Se$ernUer uith $e loryer brincfes. Seeds mature after 7-10days d initial hffiiqg- Urder favor$b srdil*xls, germ*latixt dseg& ttas besl r"p*W Obe as fryh a 95% ad see& renrakr yiabb scr ffi io years. hdirdud p44,1, are "$,J* orproducing 10,000 seeds which are dispersed by wind similar to the dardjbn;ff.[{;"ffi* Aster Ipry @" yfrd oi.eesat b &rs nmsnent am lorg mreq esperx& sr x,irdprtxe Uissouri Heights. I I TSe'cadebtra'I I T t I I t I I I I I T I t I Plumeless thistles do not typically pose a threat to high quality natural areas as noted on the RCC property. The upper ridges on the southem portion of the property are free of weeds, including plumeless which is ubiquitous throughout the areas either plowed, mowed, cleared or heavily grazed at one time. A certain level of disturbance to plants and soils is evidenfly required before thistles can compete with the native plants, mosses, and microbiotic crusts within naturalareas. Once areas reach a disturbance threshold, plumeless thistle can pose a major problem- 994i1t9 and the indirect effects of some herbicide used for control can resutt in bareground that is ideal for plumeless seed germinatbn- An-;xceile;G;ff6;i t1115 ilii'i?azeO ^^^+r r-^^ ;..^a ^^.IL -- I -pastures iust south 3td """t on Upper Catte Creed Road, se$l of Coft;;rcod F"* t ilr-.nand just off the road in the creek valley. History. Tte erliest colleciions of plumeless were from Camden, New Jersey in 1g7g and then inVirginia in 1926- !.u," !SXO's, sixty years bter, it was reportd to oicr.rr frorn Nova Sdia toNebraska, and south to Mrginia and Ohio (L.T. Kok and A. Gassmann, 1gg9). Distributionsoontlrxred ard xere^lailer repsted in tre Cindadian prorirm of iloua Scotia, euebec, Ontario,and west to British Columbia. Dense infestatkrns arenot unconrrrc{l ard overgO,OOO JA# p", leaare were rqryH in pwtrre in sqrfirem Orltarb ard Quebec in l$g (L.T. Kok *d AGassrmn, 1999)- As &ises are rd$azed byere in pmttnes;il-y;*y q.rtffirpete foragegrasses and can bwre Sre dsninant vegetation. Ovei tine, tey ca; donrinate grtire ffi ifnd ortrdbd, D*stihrtion. Plumeless thistle is nalve to Eurwe and wesiem Asia. lt is reputedy o11rnrnon in dern par6of Europe, h.rt *sert ern sq*]nxe*nr ss *or8re*n Etmrye- Am*sy,, 6 g reporcs rr,n.ilin *E rsfiredern U.S. ad seyer€d ssd ard lresilern sfiahs. plumebss hasbeen &d a fis*i(xlslrcd h 5dErsMfi€€Es h ffiirmbffi asurcflas Su#r EM Ecological, LLC Author, Principal Biologist, Lisa Tasker rc T T I lr lr lr la l: l: l: t: Dakota, Nebraska, Maryland, Minresota, North carolina, virginia and westvirginb.The overall geographL ol"t ioution'ot ptumeess-tr,Gir" is not nearry as gieat as canada thisile or musk thiste, but in tte Roaring Fork vahy irt r-" tor*uabp'pest]tt is particuhry s!44.to invadirg abandorred tnyfieHs and pastur" uno that no ronger rbeire ingation,. Precipitation events in the growing season can provide ioeaige;inatio-n6onditions andover tirne plunreless thistb can cobnize the interspace "rr*,g irfooou""o for4e ard pdrre gfiNes expsixEilB our ty:[*id, yedry, p"tbdb stfiul]ef ([o,1gf*.tt"oo ftrese fonage gffisses are t1gtire to more mesic erw*om ".d ";t*" krE#. a-tr $.d, trey gp dqnrafi tor mucrr d frE gsuril€ seffi(xL The6e tray .,d fiofry grasses t liEt*r[*ppt*d"[rt def, are bss successftrl in ompeting with phrrpless8r#, i tpo*o*r*-o6 to conffiing frs *$e "trcf wiEr orr n*ra#y sporadb, ilai*a#;r"ntt ii fre rfig61g rnorpcrop a* **erspaces of plar*ed gffsses or hayfhl&. ilarqnrm* oil Pftrneless thistle' E,mination d any seed proddkxr is ule key to sg:os*rg p*xnepss s*s$e' utfiul seeds Yidtle #;*.8 t*, io yetra, a rmrqrenrer{ plan mustsilinrc for at hast that long' Mecfianird. Because d phmre*ess thistle's bh{r n halbil, rnechani}al od*rol ol b" yw effg${e' Mowing is nd effiive, *ru;ryi; r*," * ue Herature rwts- l,lonklg pkrneless udsde b rBoct efffi.rd h tre bd b earfy bbom *ry tmq-strmnerl but si$ Sis p'S* rrew brandes from buds in tre ax*s d the basd HrE. it*e norilers *it tp*t aU dr*ure d@ to Ere gomd' tf close nrding b done or cgttirlg $fee times per growing season, soTe seed production is reported tD be pre,,et&d- Ob***t', *"fitb {,=t Oe Ose before floue|B f}a'e opened or vide see6 orG $rc"d. -r* g*;'n d &cfire but sorkxs nrecha*xd @r#ol ptar*s can be cl* rith a dx6-.fi4 ed z' w,nthe srrf* b€#or€ aorerirxg- lf the 4rod is dimlnished, the bbrmial @ *n .xr.- * the p&ar*m*€s it, pfurnehss 16 tE tmcdmv #y, like rnany bbnnials to become a perennlal uirtit it is aoe to fut seeds. Mechaniel controlwould to"e to be i"ddrn6d ."*a m'o*r"*d s{flpry b eldrar&d u,hl$ b rdting shorEr than a 10-yeaw*l*ned- Buminq. le ffinsd*xl *dhble. BiocorFd" To date, $erc is no {*t* e#ecrire bhbgical go|lltd d pamercss th}}tt3 fo. cobrdo' As in canada thisile, a few agents trave-ueen riported to proriirre varkrus ltgt"o d llnited dffitage to irdivithd ffi hn* rd o pq#cbns- r,lorc mair so rB€t spqies tre beeill recorded s fa s l#Eir€ F*s"d"-" Eds{b lr *s nane ffiat P*rndess t dsde tm a smder gpogr4hic distrlh*krr &ar bdr }&Ek E*sfre arc ca*aa *r rxr rnay @b snrafier rsfi d cso*H inse6. Ba"t"*i!;b"t" harre bd hrg"t sebcted ror tre piumebss relative ard another ffi, rftd(ffi- fur*rrq#* *r*kia meo eea*rg *egutl arg rr**lc*ods ffius (a rmetre *6,1il) wep r*r-Mt*r*ty .Fed' a@-st pkrlrde-se s|hfre; R- sl*xs 4peas b hffi bo, "s.dt rabs on phmetess ufu{e uecause tire weevit b poorly sy-$rlonized with the pffi plgs|ogy. This *r" ry"** u t" the cree *r ffs f}ili5B rgEps- t{{fi ircreasiqg orwnsd R #,* t"gs"ry ire".erg o.n n*ire &isfres (t-qloa 6f €d- ts4' t'@doa EM Ecological, LLC Author. Principal Biologist, Lisa Tasker 17 sgls{tttafis (a fly) was sebcted in the mid-1980's ard rebased 4airst pp11ne6s in Marybruil in1993- U- slstitia*3 to date has not be@me establbhed . T. hointdusiuccessfurfy impaliedplunebss thistb !^*|dlo in Virginia aft91 1O to 12 years fobnirqt inilid retlit i*eises (xotand Gmsman, 1999) hs tts rpt been abb toest*hh itsetf in CirgeU County. WiGin i,reputdly not rdeasirB any bi@bal onbob on thistk at &b erp becarse dg* con@*Er€gadkqg inP* b rane, ndire t*sffes tDeparsnsrt of Natnal Resarces, Wb*ffi,'ioO3l. Chernhd Control. fhrbi**e Qplft:atims ene rcpqted s nrest etredire uden applied in tE spring or fall.Spe*ficasy spdr€ apB*cdions slptsd be done 1&14 days ber* p*;r-te "s" s$s6e bofrs ad hfu f"q to any new rosettes. Chh,rosutturon Crehr) strouid "pecificaltyG applied to boftingpnrfi€*es &is#e. Tq&t W,*Es in mn**nr,fonutrr;$sElenffi"d 1prffis b sairt togi€ *E best srcan{wq sr*rd (Oepatn* d }&esd Resffffi#, Hfu**r, 20Oq *S Wffitr T.Yffi.*"L"rhey t fie tur*ne {Dqe c*,nry, NEiooil. P?Td (dkark) ,Z+D,Transtrkre tdogrrafid), Asyor ctEH dogffi p*rsi,l-*1, Tetartctdmmrcn) ad Esotrt {tr#rffirrm} * crni qrxffiry *d ffi. Es@rt isreconrsded for re in sprkqgiiust e fuEir€, The RGG Weed tap-plumeless thistle notes Plumeless thistle cunenfly has the greatest disbibution on fre 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 immediatety Qgtory the earthen dam. There is also a dense populatbn of plumebss thbtb withsnne Carda thistle knrnediately across the.neO Canyon n-oSoirim g.1g-ReC.;E;Gl'Jie anor.,.+k aL- L^- L --merging with the bee box populations. The lateral irrigation 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 thisfle on its north facing aspect. With acres of land currenfly scraped of vegetation for the building of augmentation ponds and other infrastructu re, the opportunities for plumeless thistle increases in the future are very great. ilvi Ecolcqicai. LLC T t ll II rl rl tl :l tl Autl:or. Fi"incipai Siciogisi. Lisa Tasker I I I lr lr lr lr l: t: l: comprehensive and thorough revegetation plans and later cultural practkles (practhes encouragirg the grorrth of Jesirabb plants)'are essentiarfor providing preventative measures against plurnebss thistb. Good suclh" witn any reveg€*a$n ol Pt" soib, ln*rdir€ abng tte new suMMsion roads, will be ""*nii"i in pr"r"nting plumeless thistle colonization as well as df€r rpx*xrs rcgds. The renraturifig poeniations of-pernebss are spordic within the hay meadows. plumeless thisfle is also "r[il&r within ttie bb sagebrush sites srat have prevbusly been ph.ued or nxx=d ard ncr*#.t a dqnirst und#y d seeded Erras*an pasfrre {trffi, c'e#d xtred gns $g-il,*r-ol*"t *y.ddof sm;ofit brqre {Bruws *ermis)' Thts&u*geareformo[send# *, r*e-sfoee r€sr*k€ an@Ertow" 9d grourd to rnar*e them. The hay r*d;,* are predoninantty-smooth brone and require tl/picd cref;orl*ry nre#a *n **-** Ir or#r'to reep reis from |v*iEg- The local NRGS (Glenurcod Springs office, ga+Sag+) *l a good resourefur tElp h maintdnlrg hitlh quality hay rne#re adPaseres; V. About the Plant Cheat 9E$, downy brcme lBrcmus tectorum, SYtr. Anisanflta Ectoruml Cheatgrass is a noxious annualnieed plaguing many land managers across the more arid ecosystems of the westem U. S., Canada and northem Mexico. The habitats with the most infamous infestations, the shrub-steppe communities are very similar to those of the RCC' The plant communities of the RCC are ideal enviionments for the establishment of cheat grass and of great @ncem for the future. lf cheat grass is in thJ area, as it is on the RCC, all it takes is an initialdisturbance to the point where cheatgrass can invade an area with other annuals and plant community dynamics can take a downward spiral' The slender items, hairy leaves and very long- awned spikelets on twisted branches help to distinguish Bromus tectorum from other similar annril (8. iaponictts, B. secalinus) and perennial (8. inermis\ Bromus species- Also, cheat grass matures l to?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 and a nember of the Grass Family (Poaeae)' TrE maprity d cfeatgr; seeds grennimte in the fall with the first good rains- Plants then resume growth the fcilbilring spnng *qO"f""Ott g ,1 "9t dF, can r6ach 2 inch6 to 2 bet tall durirg tfcir singrle+mon life cyde. The roG "L n*ry oivlleo ard can reach anyufrere from.12 to 60 incfres deep. plants are very sr* ard soft iir eartv spriltg, a corditinn sriJdy forg$en when plants b"*; ilrpr. n"ir-ur*, dry out ano oecome a true nuisance when walking tfuots.t. The frorrers ire grffi.ffi(e tut *n t'b calhd a pa.** arangementwih ead,l spikelet **6*rg d 5 to g flore*s-ufiief| ffi @fitah tE #. TrEe noddirg paticl6 4e t ery dis{irdive is ffi {lre*r modsatefy **a "par"ret". The spaems are udrd de are frre anroying EM Ecological. LLC Author, Principal Biologist. Lisa Tasker 19 feature of the plant when it is mature as they penetrate socks, pants, fur, even soft nputtr tbsue,ard the seeds are therefore widely dispersed. Biology. Cheatgrass or downy.brone is a prolific .e4 prducer. Even in extremely dry conditions, cheatgrass will produce viable seeds even though itmay onty reach 1-2 inches in nLight. And agIgF cheatgrms PqtP*lirg adquate rnc*sane anO slm wr e*siS proOtre S,frX, scds(Wy and Pefid 1gS)- Tte phnts are mosff setr#linated ad s#e on g"*i*G ,"rysogn afta they nrakre. Vi*h see& exist erye*r before tre pffi hrrs *s cfrarak tr"p6-ds on the fruits. After E€ ftrst fall rain in fu#s*ed €x1eas, c+rea6rffi seds "an ge*rin;t"quk*ly ard at wry high l*es, * hfufr re S%. The faH gsrri*d seedl*ng6, gryol [ffie 61dcer+hter in a ssnkM state, ffi lifecyde the ne:d "prirg: Roots reportedly_.can grthv h ffi freezir€ so* greer*res ari,C or6lr*re b 6ril Urctrgftff* gre xinter until soils drop to bss than 37 degrees F. Plants head out in late April d;;rli May anOsee& md.se in Jtme (CI&4P @!)-' ready to stat th q/de a$ rc 4ain-in the fa1. ttconlitlons are dry, talty irdt.sed ocrnarrcy can oocur h s;ds, hsfi sercrJprs arxil M< dffii dsldh h*en* dowitg s* b-ftxrlaiyr h gE 31t ba.d( forcceng*eperiods. o* { ure pix$d nplp @ successftry aonp* ulitr dex*abb, Bm** grffiqespecbry seedlings, b throt4gh early, soil rndshre depbtbn. Additkrnally, tilick mulch-in densetfteryffi s&xb tu ffi ry{y bforne s€dhtg esmire*ner* ald ht{bG genninagm ofPY-{P+ (CHAP200O). C€rysdticfiemandnrcsmtre-s.rki93g6 it*tt*hd ty t$d( ril#ch sd tw#s in less cmrpemirr for resaree *or "tr".gro"-;;$r,gr. Ctrea$ass p"tr*di"* czrn remah r&ire*y ffictgrged ftr selresal yetrs rs#- qrdilime beffine fators|e. Dro6t( &e, exreive graz*ry, rnan+a* scxr i63rrarces tr*r65tsfre$q$ or rslrot *E des*rde pffi d€HF €fg$rass b lrde ln a n*e*e Mi. fneGft€ryress poe*eion e,dffi a sltrgE in Jxs$ers xdHl &€se gmn#€'oonditions favor it. Hbbry. TtE infoductbn ofc,fmtgmass to North Anerica fronr southulestern Asia has been putsqne*itle before 1861. T?te fu twds sefie furn ultreat fiefds h Britbtr Columbia,WxhFgftst ad t&fi stere frynrss ca*ed it'etre@rm" bee&re ffi rH ffi pffi rcMi€ frHn qrt dflch ffips- trs,Sugf* b tre-been irsottuced lUeperfenry senrcrattimes. Soils usd as ballast vlrere Sroaht to be sonre of the origi&d tcctors. TtE firs* ogeotionin Prwo, tHt rc kr lffii ald Up f-rs* rcport ir i*e{rada was il 13p16. trg1e61 seed rc 45ncsrffi a$ ffi IHd for ffi*ry lr#id re *$esiled si& seds- Ther€*ore rdh.oadtl+E d ways prsabff stxte d UE ffi pryffiions ard Sref FE* h"d"d *s **"--adiffi* rail€plard rregetdbn. TtE period of @rao knasbn ffioreda per*lddelesie -**g:azirg d ov€|'te IP+ The Wit€lress d $e aU&rus regffitmr was gr@ re&rced ard soildisturhrpes ww perbet *or *e@rass gernr*n*ion. FoBq#g 1l16dd yl14. t, tre ryic*m*furced *re ffirrneni of orssess*tffi trorneeds &r &e crrcd Bastoi 31dtfiey bfi perfe€t corffi*re fu co*onizatitrn by 6*r€6rffi. The fi316g, * *e*frc T t ll Ii rl rl II :l :l :l EM Ecological, LLC Author. Principal Biologist, Lisa Tasker T I I I infestations continue to grow both in the intermountain west and in Alberta and saskatchewan' Growth has been described as exponential' Distribution. cheatgrass b nour wldely distrih,bd throryloutttgt Ar*fkla. lt is npst comnon in colcrado betyren 4,{x)o ad 9,m feet h d;ti";idNAp_2000). yhlh cheatgrass occurs in a variety of habitafts, Ue Cotum[*St af.e nito pf"ti*, Wyoffi Elasin, "d F norurem edge dtE Great Basin in oisturueo sagebrush "i"pp" #munities-are the most prominent areas of infestation. The se"6" d cfieaerrass are so tbl+ritor.rs that ue pderH for invmior is arno€r w*nfreil pop6kns d c*re@ras * g**i,g*, rery sto dfu b|* hbry Ph"tb ry dotffi them to thri\re rn ar ',(brlslye aray d sb;n#lr*. n is fomd kl ;k desert stsrs esrrmrfir;s wilh 6 tulches d aru4p ffiilr€d pr""sffi* b lrgh-;br"fur cmilhr turests with gre#$an 25 inches precisltat*rr p.x' year. g,re d x1g ;o6t;tuI poirb d eryarx*m.b wtEn poptHlom d cflea€flGs b""#; so vat urd g,.v-G-k fld,r* sre wilafire regirne, r4ilry ac#ating the fire reilrn lr*enmb on huge acreages- nanagBffitof ffitgrass. Mecfianild Cor*rd. lroli,klg u ct#irq Sants b not . ChaSns *t qfoig T"d" fipen will produce new stens ",,d seeds d g,e l3ry*Jtre crrt ]f p&.rdE re cd afuf the seede rilcn, fitey wilB db brrt ffrb is . t*. d time becalse tfe seeds are akeady viable' Hard ,,gfrrq mdd drmirde fie seed proouclgl ad cfidd be used h srd if,e#tirc, bL* t $otr6 rst dft*lab tu irsesEtkxr- 3r.[* r*rH sffi be l€ft in the seedbank- Tt]e pulling progran wq# h".*b cor*lnire dgp.#y for ?"rfrd f3s-T un$ tle seed bs* wa exhar*d. Gae frlust be *en h E*€ iEftah to # afl d sre roots so the phrt cannot rrgt* and s*r,pry regfow ad prsdrce ]rew sec&' Burnins. Fire is ge|'eragy @ilskle{.ed ar kreffective tod fof oor*(*u ctre*gqss' Er Cshrdo' bur*tg s *wnme'6"6 lG *mr u,"jhrt l*" drbd br{ bc*od tre s;ds are eop@. lnevitably so'E seeds 6n* "36 n r€sd*1g'**t doir# percnr*$ g[ffi P* rd mr pos*Sre' preee |e!reh d cfrea$rrc r+ry ht 3-4 ye"*. neseeoi€-sfurH be dor€ h re fail as a donnartr -""d"g GNe,;rooo) & -rg inay reorre sre dgor d tE spe(b curpelitg w*h tte c*re4rs--C15t$s srrctr a "epb"*t, *ro glffis€s s*d, as beFburdr u*re@rass are not partiiltary a&Tr66 to fine. TtE ctffif* sagebdt[ smd p1dd be 611ni1556 bY tre' cte.g,rc rr* car te very hd sd damgsq* ard dor* or*y by tratoEd todili&,"b. Bloor$sL Norp b date. t t T I I I I T I I I I I T t EM Ecological, LLC Author, Principal Biologist, Lisa Tasker 21 - t Chemical Control. There are several herbicides that are reported to be effective against cheatgrass (Carpenter andMurray 1998). Damage to non-target species, as always, is an-important consideration andreading the labelis inperative for minimizirg dan4e is it is in d ffi r.rse si&dkre. f,h6* rce of hetffi fsr cfrcatgrms sfulH occur in the spdrg tirfrcn rnn-target srecies arestill dormant so *to *pd lniuryto the sreedtonicltryr zmol.-c@plants 10crn or less ard grorving vigorously, aind not flourering aie s"lO to be the best conditionsturrrcrbic*,e 4eficdiorl tWeb * ag tmS)-- Spririg ffilid lrerbiides discussed in the fiteratureird.# qyrz4@1tne*rop-pttyo (Fdade-Bx, rtision, Torra&), ".ot*qd* (p6),$?ttce {Rotntd.F, fiffi, Abord), }rrqfc {P&deau, CadrciigilAp ioOOl. ----1' Fa[.tprbir*te #ime re for seedl*rrgs &* lae ]rrct re€#y gefinirded *rd reoeginil*u F grtr ui(Froffiry {cxAp z00ol. &r &e u6raue tr"?;e dd",s"d ; t*g rsdmair*y by fancrs Wrr*rE w*nter wtpd. Ssneenes UHe trer**des-]* beffi rH hr T t t t I T I I T T I I22r T T I I I PYtfif" ad raqEhe-. fd #ied ffi for nqrqq sr8em&rNs fur cfrcatgrass wrtrotrilard^ ^..E^-^L--- - -^LI9*^:f^ffi_S,_1p S*' {cr{Ap 2m}. AB *en; ";*; trE*.*ry *"aand/or a licensed reconmendations. Cheatgrass resides in R"tctrV "reThe cheatgrass is the lQlrtest brovm vegetatbn within $* o&roLn ofttrt*lrr'u.y*t the grreen 3gah- The RCC Weed tap4heatgrass notes Cheatgrass is mety bcated sporadbally in vnall pockets arq.nrd ttre property. TtE hrgffito@urences are on &e- BLI,|/RCC proper$ interface and the BLM pr*rti tnit has beei lreated as beirg part d the ranch in ttre past (hay was cut). This irea s ,ir.g the rrctffilbamdary of the RcC- O&er pockets continrc "i*g that westem section in the areas of livi trccioqicei LLC A.uthcr'. Principal Biologisi, Lisa Tasker I I I vegetation that have mostlv native spcbs. but have "11eT1=1y^*g:lffii'"tHiil[:#i"tf pllili,l]n';#,v;ttdsary'Iho'"o3:ti"-:f:ry.:*lranYorthe Ji""t rl-r#ti["ii u,.i-&Lp"o-belng pbrred. ard dalted for hav, hare some lerd d "t**gr* i*6ta6on. Ttree areas may-hive high enough populationg of , .l^ -^t ^-^a#an,competitive native'fir"-nniJiir,"t they may pt see muctr .hry"^11"I.d.Tg:H1ff "nv;ilffi;-pn[i;;'o-sttb#- lidffi;t=se areas ae seed sources ror pentbt nar ---:ll l-^ -Ad g^t SrantE 'vlv'9 v poanffiions <rr sv "t "t;h&tb"d 9of on 1* Rc9. P111fl{i1113r"ffiffiTgffi Ef; #;.""d d d';;rts{d * * ry ry-Tftmtu IBtPrrrEErElealffi="&ir*to, illbeiu*someof the seed, pemnrid 916 seedlr€ a,d t*rcly seedlr€E to gsure strccess wt toi the b fiee of vueeds'itY on ttc southem Portion o ,/ The native areas on the southern portion of the property with serviceberry, gambel oak' mountain big sageb*th, H"rtington's penstemon as well as mountain mahogany are momentarity a stuoy in Frornrc r,&my nativg plant cunmunity has been able to keep the outlying mulations o{ cheatgrass frsn inviing. To.dgte, tte levels of disturbance must have been within historical ,"ngE. since the comm-unity integri$ has been maintained and cheatgrass or other noxious ueeds rlave nottaken hoH. Trris ls tte area of suMivision ffi 1&22' Sbnder wtreatgrass tegraiirct, tradryaulum, syn. Etymus trrchycaulus). a native perennial grass should be used tor revegetating Oi=trrbancesin these hbh quality-areas' This grass- shouH be aggresivdy oo*rse"dg; "Und'n" new road cuts- TtE aAOrusr of Paqyw smithiior u,otern wtreatgrass ard Aryzopsis iqrniiA"*, !tdi* @rass wotrH abo be useful' Use of any rwr-*ativre sp6b, specialty invasive srnoan brone (Brunus fuermis\ or crded I T I I T I t I I t I I t I I I FM lcciccicei i LC wheatgrass (Agtopyrorr cristatum\ will pose an dditional threat to tE gualrty of thb vegetationin any areas where thb native cornmunity will be preserved. The impaits from sudd"nly Lhgsurrounded by the soildisturbances associated with building the suyivision willUe nssLreOwith a meticulous natlYe seeding progran in reas where intd, wed&ee, ndire regegimflanks the disturbance and is therefoie at risk. YL AboNrt$e P*rmt Fku birdseed {Mnlus aruensLs) Bir*rced is a pererrEl msrber d &e }&r*rygilory Faniry 1corni*rgrcme)- Becffise d ltseconornic impac( di$*x*irxr and aburdanoe, fieH birdvrcea iias Oeen considered one of theffi tenrcrstree&'tldn d d. lgln-r*elermae5fi3pl66 t"-*t*fp|i..The pffi sns re 6offi, qts€ *rqil &e grusrd fu-r"b dens",sdruanes t*gesS c ffiirqg *r a s*le{e faf*xr. The frffis re snd, strHtai **nd *re.alp*x t"u*$e and borne sinserU or kr fi*s in tE a*s of &e tead- TlrE frafu;3 Hbrrr$f';*dry- -Tt= rod systenr uisl its rhizsres, b exbnsive arxd move out ftorn an initial tapr&i ftom$f**t &e ffierd re&€*bnd. Dbhrkrce ba prereryi$E Ar5;16meO b hia[.'U5* "broad rarEe of oondtiorls it tohrates ard it thse*se d hr$ry oorrr$;u6\p r*J-**6,;exoeS sqne sstdfter* sfiahs. Plral iCtrrecr*fic 'FlddHadrrrd Hrdg.bii{trrd IrSd&otrhrl GanardytrirBder t.*rdp€d ,{l\,Soms*tt*poiued y',lflf! lcdfiS .L.'l$. r'".Bodrepdnt l_i'r,r--..'t {3+,arcl!6!at i-, ,.T lAlob€oflesr,,::-"i',Lt:--: ,ffir1,;; I"--.rr'ii-r-\t ,lit l{sartErrtr€d F_r)inrfdbf,lSF gtgspetutte; rtrnsi&bq*al l6b.6l&.*, fkci.glrdandhroo,rE curil3 Cee€nlBbsdit€aofot Oilt( b{oil{rch g'ey, rottgftc{rcd- t 13 to 3,16 irlch hag, ufrh I rEund€d ind g 0*sn€d siref *oiltrt4tr*@ Qfr S*inytkk*at t,rg inch lsns tr T T I t I I I t I I T I t I I T t T t Norel Dd(e $de l'lrfvers8 Extensbn. tflp://kww.ext.nooar.eo@.gif Above is a helpfulchart to help distirguish fieH bindwed fronr tnlo similar lookirg sp*ies, hedgebindrH and the axnrdu*f hdnrfeat, @nrae berury phrB. FlsH bindweed leav* tend to vary befureen beirp broad and muctr narrower and these variablecfi*#risths lre bem #bubd to erry*rorrnema factors {Lyom rsgsl. r-bht urensiii, soilrrxlhfrure, and knagp *le to frqrcr* ct#ird*m sr * *er-p* "rry EM Ecological, LLC Author, Principal Biologist, Lisa Tasker I I I il lr lr lr lr l: l: l: Biology. Field bindweed is such a large problem for agriculture and a serious ihreat to native plant communities because it has such an enormous capacity for regeneration (LYons f g'ge). As with many noxious weeds, the key to creating a management strategy for field bindweed is in underitanding its biologY- Field bindweed Produces numerous seeds in seasons with high temPeratures, low rainfall and low humidity, typicat conditions for summers on Missouri Heights. Seeds have been known to remain dormant for uPwards of 28 years in the soil(NDSU 2000). Flourers are produced from June to september and even later' Seeds can germinate in the fall* =p*ng. fi"fO bindud, being a perennbl' overwinters by means of its stored carbohydrates ln its extensive roots and rhizomes' soon after germination, freld bindueed can devebp extensive above and belmr ground groutth' ln one shrdy, a siqgh plant, "i* ,*[" *t t g"nTtnrpn, produced t-sl.vertical roots with each vertical root being at bast 4 feet k dil;i.Li ot.zes tei ot roots. Additimatty, there urcre 34 trorizontar roots mrnirg fronr the tap'root that produed 141 new shoots that established as indivkjual plants (NDSU 2m). "*n, G "dil"rtv for regereratbn b astqndirE. Also' in areas d hbh ralntau,-rmts;'est#laded panis rrave be€rl excavated as deep as 30 feet. These extensive root systens alb.r fieH birdreed to reprant rqeatedfi ffirrdng rerno,"l of abovegrourd vegetation. Detacfied roots and rhizomes can produce large numbers of new shoe- Houerer'feH t*rdrrced @ not tobrate shade retl aruc uses its vine-like stems to mo\E ir*o sun$gr*. Ttrerefrye it t*v rt r., oirmrnttone perslstirE in Her s4es d dant conxntmi$ $ffisircn (Ct'lAP 2000)' History- Fbld bindrreed is native to Europe but is now considered a cosmopolitan species having spread to nwry d*ts d flre uror6. tt b srsitered a seli<xs $eed in 14 muntries induding the u.s. ard b cor**Hed a"corru.norr",rr"d k 34 ofirer ow#bs- [ b tr*nwr FFt tu{ft+ Tt*"d yrm *r&e&rced frs fE u.s. or*;itg".fi* t * fr be#tg k{rodtd q y@ for the^ftrst tirne in 1739 (Lyons 1w). rn pon qa"r6 [ wr r*.t r*por6o h 1912 ard h Hai.' k, 1824- FbE b}rdp6dl;* firrrdy conffinred lir te uest by ttp earry 1900's. DisfriMkm. Disturbance srrch as overgrazing, ard especia[y cuttivation and other l"qg $!llsfuoanes is a percop*ste lo.f*t**& O teg#, dd,irdi.,n d a s*b (G}{AP 2000)' Fbld bindvueed is found in a wide ,"ng. of habitaFhchrdrrg waste-aP, roaosirres, didrbar*s, cropliard, strsnbu,.d6s, Hestpreq e#re., *rd-*r*, h &e a}d prd* sd ils#re*n G#n*t rrderseffi#* dr}r-;;;6;;, fidd'lldtt""d pers*6 ir*oa*'rrr shen rao6tdEr da*s are EM Ecological, LLC Author. Principal Biologist, Lisa Tasker 25 incapable of sustainirg growth. FieH birdrreed b fourd to tfuive rglder inigated oord*ioris(Lyons 1998). lt is found across the United States except in a few southwestern states wheretle dimate b bss farcrable for its success. ilanagerefit of fietd bktrrued. Es*aef,isfied field binked b exceed&qgffdiffiq* to confiol. An effiective ontrol programshouH be foqreed H ard forend sl farer*lm. Qr*lry, ffiir-ry rcseedirlil-esbedar9?: with appropriate perennialspec*ls b &e single mostirnp6itant management action. lnd6km to pt**ig csftpeeim, an €ffie{iius.fo$an aho *ni*xbs pr*rurrg seed pro*ra6n arxil Hiqg to* and r'od bue. The b6t Er#ot uru hirurreed b;aa*red [1'.t3it'snfi*td*mdffig*Escar€*ry dryeciFct*rr€- ksedhrrgsedyk*ilityard large lesertG!, tl &e roct{s, rep*d ffiffi Epe{res rff.rst be used on fiel* ffi o.rertlxmy years. lrhchanir:al Cor*rol lilecfwtit:al cored sih fu use of crffhdion b npre a strategy for a farmirg situration. ln thiscase a fanner wrdd H&12 cays @ g+ e$re =rgene s"oi*br* u,e gm,r*rg ""*gr,.flrever, this b a \rery hbor intensive sffiegy as io-tg tillage-opexatbns were needed overfof fxrt 2 yeds d e-3 tred( lrHr,ab il ffir to stdt eerffidrtg ffitpd stars d fEHbindwd un&r thb rnan4enrent scerwio. At ffi po*nt *rpJ6* pkrtr *.dd r*ed to bes#- Bumino. Due to ttE lorE hred seed btrd( ttd **Hy b rcspro*, fFe b ;rot a practa nryerrer* tod. Bbcontrol. There are cunersy lrP €elrts in uE_u.s- betoE str.died, a gd Edb 1.,46ar*a me&,*FJt, ald aTq {Tvbrd€ {9!tf 2m)- To dde frtere b ffie eilit*erlce*a oiorogbat 6#; n"t i,&binental enqrgfr bfidd bindrred b proile oor6d. Chemi:al Control. Using herbicides on bindueed usually requires h[h ra!e9 ard rffited applicatior*. l-or6.termcontrol Oqer* oo rrxxe nent d a stffi ffirqffi * fie$iitld u'Folgr'ti1g ffiEJgH;b mtre roots ad rcd*+ Thb req*res g* ryrdErs*err* (nwenrer*Irr",{h Sre ph#*, rd justI ne oery) ffi. exaqxee d sysfiemb Febudes * t &D,;s.*rU dlgftdGffiy), pidtotffit frord6l) ald gp*roe*i {Rqrr*4p or q*y*ri). *n-rrerotloe m*t beappliai rpre than qte to eliminate dsfisH sta;ds ard a lorlg Erm managprrrcr* p5qgrunis esser*id. tffitoXfes €fiq# beryrlhd utten f,e*:l ffi b dircry g131ring trd sfrems se d b6t 12inches @ (Iffiu m$) trd es*tg wilrg s H. re***d:-qU*ffi b 656 rsp*rrrsrded*f;*r€ wy af frororrg-rne perlM d &e t gucqst "*r r*y grea$y due toenvirorxner*d st#*xl$ effirE psioe d md*re s mtr* #sg,'bares'car Ue s,lofl*, T I I T] II rl rl ll il EM Ecological, LLC Author, Principal Biologist, Lisa Tasker I I I rl lr lr lr l: l: and the cuticre of the plant can be thicker which in tum decreases the uptake d the herbicide' rn contrast, sumessftiltreatment can resun in substantialdamage to targeted plants' The RCC Weed MaP' fteld bindweed nobs The cunent locations of bindweed did 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 built 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 ly*:,-*jm1n*...,r,"r4':U&i""Sl,iffi 31ffi Hr",:1839,",ffi '#tl}Loi"'1tii31#ii' seedsrg wtth peren.i"igt"*, *ilt b. tne Sest defense against bindweed infstations spreadirg with the degree of disturbance the property S u&'tg ard will expefpnce in the future' vll. Bfkd overvkw of tre plant ll,sundstongue (cynog,ross um officinalel Houndstongue was not for.Fd very extensively oqfu RCC in the $'nuner d 2003' The npst not,ob area was a raterar ditch lst "qrn of ine Bam and leding norttrryttreast- This ditch had dense 6gver of bofir tptmOstorg;ard pfunr*s ulist|e' The l4erd m the "Rancft conpqsro amenity Area \rveed nfftory" ,n.p inone@ lists.onr.v $rsre on thb lateral coming from the **"q. &G ".tU*, danr ard b enmeorsty missirg ;ounffiorgue' r-humffi ue is a noxkxrs urced rtr, yyktesprd soss the u.s. ard listed a only absent from g out of the 50 states. R memGr ottn" Boraginaceae Family, it is listed as a noxious, restic*ed o profiibibd u,eed ln O .t*o ar6 1g*'"di"" ptg\,k6d- A rEtiw d fire rnolr*airs d u*stem Asia and eastem Etnope, it b most @fmuxl bekilil 60 degrees N and becomes scar@ tqrrye tp lffinsresileEftn. ttonowg,* b urqsrtto tlare been ir{rodroed as a crop seed sk;Hta* frua EtroPe- msrmqsle b a bbru*d sd fonils a rce& ln ils tr$y9ar.d.sofr' :*pb'psescent leaves 4 to l2inches rong "rdl io z ir"rro ,ru". lt has a thk*,, -Hadr" brarchkE taPtoot Flowefiw sterre ,= proc.ceo te 2ry yea rwr**ns Hs if e*w*ormer*d srflbas se silness**- ffi,,6#,ngnre *rxorescends n o.e * 3s pfo* r mre fmers each ad se h $e fllb d tE leave or stprtterminal bffilctre fs& pna"'futrdl,g p"g"l F-rub ae m#Gswilh srrffi of sfrd bsb€[l hooks (gloct*cr:ta) t **iL" "vehro" t*id*fu dispersal- TIE orsy means of EM Ecological, LLC Author. Principal Biologist. Lisa Tasker 27 reproduction is by seed. ln Montana, seed production estimates range from 30&675 seeds per plant. Seeds remain viable an average of only 2-3 years and studies indicate a vernalizition period (a cold period) such as ovenuintering is needed to break dormancy. Distufuance iJ important for houndstongue seedling establishment. On Dutch coastal dunes, houndstongue only occuned where horses and cows 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 strictly biennial as.repeated flowering has been observed in the 3d and 4h years. tt 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-resistant plant communities. Herbicides are more effective on laroeinfestations when incorporateit into lmgite,rd manigenent ptans that idffie IdirIlXE*t otttourdslstgue with desirabh species, careful land ule man4enpnl and prevention of newinfestations. Controlwith herbicides is temporary, as it does riot "n"nge those corditions thatallow infestatisrs to occur. Pidorarn, dicanba, chlorsutfuron, nr*,.dfin* ard 2,4g anire cankill ho'urdstorqrue plar*s- Repeated ry*amr*s rnay be reaessary{or several yeas to naintainadequate conbol- Fbrbicide dxli'ce srd rates are infiuenod oy gr;*fr =t"g*, rtarrd derxsity, ardswiromrental*tdq9f.{e-g-_droqffi}, & afonays, check uf,h the annty-need n61r4er'forapprqriate rates ard timing. Re-esslb}rrnent * oornpemre, desir* i1a* spe*ls-wg Aefunperative for lorg term success. t I I t1 rl II rl tl :l Vlll. Brief Oyerview of the plant: Russian olive lElaeagnus angustifolial 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) environments along our river lii,'i [.ri,ic;tc::i. trC I T I corridors. some invasion is arso occuring alon-g the. Roaring Fork River, but so far in very low densities. Trre Nncs at one time (and nu:tt* fir into the distant past) sold t*se frees, unwtHlrgty. Tfey "* n*, offeri,nj cost share prograrns for their iemoval' Tt6e trees have proven to be opJp oreren*vey r.pt""irrg irr-n"t * cottonwoods ard wiloue in the crM habltats krffii * rip"rt " "r"a, t[--&"rror of vegetation associated with naturalwatercourses' WiSr atgrnentation pqds gok€ kl'.real sites will Ue anai&aOn for tte pder*bl spred d Russian t#ve on $e Rcc. Bue b b dflity to lesorout after being cut dovn, imnediately "painttu1g' the sdnp **-; ffir; r,"fbude b rbsrrnended b efhdiueil lrt the tee' se$erd raefixrds, lrrckdirrg gffdfirg.rd t*, herbkffi eplication ald even flooding have been used to kill Russiao ;lile. contacting the G3rfteH County vegetation Marrupr or a i[r*"d +dicator for the most etrectire ntehod b esserg. xM&Plffits#rffi*roetfuffiat"/f,l,,) I I I T t one lndilithrd p*ar* rc bcded cl a revegeffi aea rutr+rort'nres* d &e ea&en d*n souo, d ff)e barn at the rardr *rrrp*;. i-riuarrv uE* b arways more than just the.single pffiffi*H"*iJ. nrt-i*;ry{**9"- *,f:H'ffi;}i]tffi A,#" "rs-tuil wr te umw uv tws au*u, br,t card be ;Es^sfl controil6d by mowing' Some of the I I I I T I I I I I I for other species in this document work on sutfur cinquefoil' Picloram ([ordon), applied in spring or fall at the late bud "i"g., or a comLination of picloram and 2,4:D can also be used. CloPYralid (Transline) does not damage sulfu-r 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, fuJure 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 same herbicides used in applications spread of this species. lt appears rgveogtatr.no yttl ?i,1y,lJ"^::::ff^T5"1t:, ilT::SPltiaru Lrl Llll- oyst cirqtdoil was tocaiJ. An[u"i'v. s 'iig"i'6 to orov!9ilr;*ry:S::5tjy-gt:S:ulll1lulEllrll tlae lvw noxious ureed invasions. Perennial grasses area rffi*ty- The dark q,e"n baf in the center :- -- -:--..^I^ll o{ tE photo *ove wrth seyerar px6t" coming from a center point is surfur cinquefoil' L Brief otrerview of the Ptant Gonrmon Talsy $a,Eceam Y'wrcl A few scaHed plaf*s af osrxrsr tansa rrere for.nd ns the entrane to sle rancfr iust off Red Canyon Road. This yellow member of ifre Asteraceae or Sunflower Family was originally introdr.rcd to Ntrtl AnEfka for nse in fd( rsndkE and m an ofrxHIrer# pea]lt- TtE nd,ure oosiltxxt tr]sy pffis are emifi t=d;ir"d OV re fld,6pped, 61rtbn41e ygton dusters of EM Ecciogical. LLC Author. Principal Biologisl. Lisa Tasker 29 flowers they produe in the summer. Leaves are finely divided into leaflets giving the rosettes a fernlike appearance. Common tansy emits a very strong odor when crushed. lt has a long history oi medicinal 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 livestock 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 worn to prevent possible absorption of toxins through the skin. Either foying or hand pulling should be done during the bud stage as this is reported to prevent the growth of flowering stalks (LeCain and Sheley 2OOi) t!"tg9y .limiting seed production. lf mowing is used, blades should be set high to minimizelmpacts to desirabb species in the area. ilEtasutfuriln (Esffiti b;"portA dg[i'#€;i;iil"control and at very low rates. However it is limited to areas where giound water contaminationis not an isstre "* rte water tabh is not bss than 20 feet. Glyphophate (Rodeo) ard 2,4-D arealternative herbicides for use nearw:ater bxrt are apparentyrc *ry eff*ire on mnrnon tansy.For rnore infonnatkm ontact ffIe county lffi manager angor h;]sed applicator ,"g"rJingherbicides use fs cfirunon tansy. Caution! tlon't hailn that native firisde. The.follorirq native tlbtb res*Jes on the RCC ard had a sfiorg sh*virq iust rct of 6,ewestern portio{t dC# Creek Rk&E Rod h ffe vicinrty of Ldt in &e sumrrpr of 2gg3. tt isimportant to ham to dis*inguish ttese rdiye tlbfles frsr te non-natine tristre x, s rd to t T I I I I I ! cause accidental injury to them instead of the ta T I I T T I T I I I I I T I T ir lr lr lr l: l: l: Alr photos and text by Lisa Tasker u_nless stated ofiEfw[se. "Rarrcfi conpamo Arnenlty Area Weed rwentorv Map'ard "CqSs C;dl-W."d lrta1ragq1gn! p'.Fn^ map by Lisa Tasker and M6fiel Crarg. Many of the ueeds r*t;-;+p.d *tt .igpS unil Any q1estions or irxpiri* ;€*63€ t i dd;"."tp1"*" cag E.M. ei6ogtat, LLc at (970) 9484857' EM Ecoiogical, LLC Author. Principal Biologist, Lisa Tasker 3l IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Coulter Ranch Weed Managment Plan E) Weedtre€highqualltynd\rearea tr natlveareas Z Mkedlhlstorrndumdensity n Cheal grass loLto m€dhrn donsilY * cheatgrass t] Phmdoss thlstle mod b [ght ln t|av fields tr Pumeless thlstle hlgh denstu n Plumeless lhistle rnedum domny Phmele6slhls0ebl,t,densnY g6p1 Canadalhisileilghdsrcty A/ caneda ttilsoe rn€dhm oenatvA/ C.na&tHs0elowdensltY FAbsrrh w Btnsurlsb€t tr Tilry rsv€g old load load Dlsturb€d arca rcqdfio r€s€odng Thllie m dltdt Lot donsltyt!,oods tr N E LI * r A N IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII - T t T Referencee- The Weed lf,anagement Plan for the Ranch at Goulter Greek Beck, K.G. 1996. Canada thistle. Colorado State University Cooperative [G-i;-*t".hd-J;rteptsrcoopixtpuBs/t lATRESro3 1 O8.html [25 Aug 031' Brirfuennr1 T. 1ff]2. Ttre Yutq Gardners's Assfi*fld. George Robettsorr ]lew York. 184 PP. carpenter, A.T. and T.A. Munay. 1998 Element stwardship Abstractfor Brunus tectmtn- fn" U"n r. tlonservar,cy' IryJard \fueeds illarngpmer* & Ceseffir, Progrram. Artirqton, VA (703) 841-5300 Cobrado l.l*ral Areas Prograrn 2m0. Crca'W q Wry tt-ii"g"r*rt nail,Cirirgi*the ya6 Senbs ry. cobrado Departnent of Nafur€t Resourg, Denver, CO. cobrado \fireed Managrerner* Assot*tirn (cyn|tr): zf/|p- Tror&lesore ul'eeds JU- Rodry lrlountaintUest' Serrcnh Edition' Evans, J-E. ard N. Eckard- 1987. Ele]neril s*eryatdst*p ffiact !or.4'h'# affi*trn,*fi; rrttt nt il Ttre ]'lature Corsenary'-ry'ld^9ttd Weeds 1l"iffiJr* & Reseactr Progran- nfingtm, VA O113) 841-$m Ho&r, LG-, J.V- Pancho, JP- neoerger. $-n- Tlreutffi'swotstweds:-ii;irbnb, drt Wy- Unnrcrslty press d Flffiti' llsplt*t' Hufford, KM. and s.J. Mazer. 2fi)3. Plant ecotypes: gEnetic differentiation in it* 6$"f .*t"gi".iresturdo,l - Tqtds h E6fu al e161;uti6n 18, 147-155 Kok, L.T., and A. Gassnrarrr. 1999. Plumeless fiisile (curled ttkile, btLily tnGiBl h Bbbgb, cuffi o,enra$ve Plar*s h SDEa*tr lfifr8dst*e W$rfa pctybdrr* lnsffiTe {td St# ir"it"t5ily' maj55rrg, Vlginia' Lecdn, R and R. Sheby - 2u0a,- Gonmm tnry $ffitn Yt'l@ M*G; S[ab Unlr.olti Ertension SerYkE illoiqukle MT199911 AG' Bozernan, MT. Louda, s.M., D. Kenddl, J. Gonnor ild D. shrbeddr. 1997- Eobgrcd eft0i3 d an insed ffi"drd filrc bi1"S*t oorffi dnEe6' Sr*rm Z17:lg6^ 1099. Lym, R.G., G.M CaMn and AG, De)der. 1905. Abs*ffr uronnwood oorfrol' w- gla-iicrd€d)tAFfl 1s, ]f,)s[, Esmin serub Brtlh' II lr lr lr lr l: l: EM Ecological, LLC Author, Principal Biologist, Lisa Tasker i Lyons, K.E. 1998. Element atewardship abstract for Convolvulusaryensis, fieldbindweed- The Nature Conse*ancy, v\iiHlard t \Ieeds Lranagenent C nesearctrProgram. Arlington, VA (703) 941-$00 MSU Extension Weed Managernent, Land Resources and Environmentalscienes Departnent 2001. Bozernan, i/lr. .rr.*.r,eeo".ilC;.4; Miticft, L.W. 1975. Absinth wonnulood--e problem ureed? proc. Nc WeedCont Cffif. 3O:4142. Nuzzo, \ritoria. 2m3. Ekrnerfi stamrosnep ffiactfor Giurrn anryrs, Ganada trbde, creeping tfdsde, caffiomkrn ihbde. The Ndre consewancy,wldland weeds Management & Reearcfr program. ndington,-nAizoo *i-5300 9*by, RL and J.K Petuoff, ads- 1gg9 - Bidw ad lfulmgefiierrtof f{oxiagsRang# LUeeds. Oregon fu ttrivers*V ft*q Corwf*i On- Tu' M-' Hutq C- & J-M. Randa[- An7- Weed Cordrol ]leilrods Hardbook TheNature conservancv, htpJJbror*.uodavb-e&r, vercinn: Aprt 200i. - welse, AF., c.D. salishny, ad B.w. Bean. lggs- Dqyny b,ronre (Bromusted--), i)hbd qrg _r* qgqryr cvwia)ano rsseueeo a{*iwcanadens*s) sdrd in fallcrr- wd rerfrnobgyg:24g-2il \Msoonsin Department of Natural Resources. 19g8. Mrrsk or Noddlng This6e(cardrflrs tu4artsl, Plumk a BrMy Thbse (cadns acarfroiles), ffid BdThb0e (Glrutum vulgarc).h@rrww-drr-state.wi.tr9 I27 AIg O0l Wrage, LJ- ald Kincfi, R-C. 1973- Hentificatim and olffi d ruonrnrood sage.S-D. Agr. Ext Seryb Rept S0g. T T I ll rl II rl ll :l tl EM Ecological, LLC Author, Principal Biologist, Lisa Tasker ii Appendix 1. The Garfield County Weed List Noxious Weed Program :onriad llitffinrt +it,r'..r I t I t IT lr lr lr lr lr l: l: lr Garfield CountY County Weed Supervisor: Steve Anthony MailingAddress: P-O.Box426 Rifle, CO 81650 Phone Number: 970625-3969 Gounty Weed List iCanada thistle I iChicory iCommon burdock lHoary cress (WhitetoP) 'iHoundstongue iJointed goatgrass tKnapweed, diffuse ri lMusk thistle lOxeye daisy iPlumeless thistle iPurple loosestrife iRussian olive I iscotch thistle I iTamarisk (Saltcedar) iToadflax, Dalmatian iToadflax, yellow lYeltow starthistle iXnapweed, Russian iKnapweed, sPotted rLeafy spurge I T I I t: lr lrlr l: l: l: lr lr l: STATEMENT OF BASIS AI'ID PLJRPOSE These rules ue adopted pursuant to $ 35-5.5-l 15, 9..RS. (2000) qd prg to tre stato noxiots weed list md tre furtherance ard enforcemJrt of the prwisions of the colorado weed Mmagement lct $$ 35-5.5-l0l throu$ 119, C.RS. (2000)' The purpose of these nrles re to: designate the stde noxiots weed list, Wgaainq pa.ddeting species ttrat mea tlre criteria of a noxiots;; ; spqrfied-1n $ 35-5'5-103' C'RS' (2000) wttich states: nnoxiors weedo meailr an aliem pr*i oipurtr-of an at]en plmt lhat t-rave been designded by rule -* u"i"g ""*ious or has been declared a noxiots weed by a local advisory boar4 md rnee$ one or moreofthefollowingcriteriq . ,--^ ^^ (a) Agg,esrirai in Jt 'or is defimental to economic crops or ndive plurt communities; (b) Is poisurous to livestock, i"i rt u "*io of derimental insects, diseases, or-n-ar.asi.tes; (d) The direct orinOr."t effect "f trl pi**"19f m. purt is deilrimental to lhe envirmmentally sound managernent of natwal or agriculturat ecosyst€ms; ard provide genaal guidelines pertainingto rhe application for ard di*ihrimof mqries fiomtre Noxious Wr"a f"frrig*r*t Fund to manage noxiors weeds within the SAf of Colorado' FACTI]AL IS SI.'ES ENCOI.'NTERED pursuartto $$ 35-5.5-18(18.5),108(2), md ll5, c.R!.(2000),fie stateNqoorsweedListwas originally adopted * l4-ri,U f g, fg97 ,ft.t t*ruyit g rhe ioca advisory boards urd corrrties' As required by fs-S.S-f Oiiit.Sl, C.RS._(2000) a srn ey wa1-1ent to all corrrties on Febnrnry 3, 2000' requesting their rnput ,*ru*log tfrg St t lio*ious Weed list. Based qr the inpu from lhe couirties and public testimony, tre StateNoxio*w."aListwas generdod ardtretoptm vreeds wereprioritizod" 1.00 Definrlims A ,,Act, m€f,rs tre Colorado Noxiots Weed Act, $$ 35-5.5-f 0l ftrouS ll9, C'RS' (1996 Srpp')' B. ,Commissioner, means lhe Commissioner of Agriorltre, Colorado Deputnenft of Agricultur€ or a designded employee of the pepurnent of Agriculture' c. ,Departrurt,mef,is tre colorado Departmart of Agdctiltllre D. ,Division* m rsed in g 35-5.5-tro of &e Act means the Colorado Divisiqr of$rildlife. S€e, $ 33' 1-110, CX-S. (1996 SttPP.). E.'Tund, m@rstheNoriousweedManagem€ntFun4pursudto $ 35-55'f 16 oftrc Act F. ostateWeed Coordinatot'' meuls the Deparrnent onployee rypointed pursurrtto $ 35-5'5-ll7 of theAct T T 2.00 The StateNoxiow Weed List : I The following weed species, listed in alphabetical order, are identified as the State Noxiors Weeds. They have been identified by individtral counties as pioblem weeds in tre cognty's area or have been recommended for managenrant througfr public testimony. These weed species str6rla be cmsid€red tgadl locat advisory board and local govenring body'in the developmori, adoption ard enforcenrent of their nodors weed list and noxious weed management plm. The State Noxious Weeds are: : Absinth wqmwood Q4tumffia ab sinthium) Afiicm nr (Pegoum lwrmala) Black henbme Q{nsoyannu niger) Black nig!fishade (bbum nigntm) Blue mtrsmd (Chorispom tenella) Bouncingffi (fuonwia ofi cinali s) Bull trisfle (Cfrsium wrlgarc) Cmelthon (Alhagi pseildallugi) Canada thistle (Cirxium uvmse) Chicory (Cichorium intybtts) Chincse clematis (Clenotis orientalis) Coast ttrlyeed (Madia satiw) Common burdock ($rctiun mirus) Common cnrpina (Crupiru wlgaris) Cmmm gpoundsel (&necio vtigaris) Commm mullein (Yerb ascton thapnts) Common St Johnsn at (Hyperiatm prforatum) Common tmsy (Tanaetum arlsare) Commm teasol (Dipsaas fullonum) Cypress sprqge (Euplnrbia cypari ssias) Dalmatim toadfloL hoad-leaved (Iinari a dalmatica) Dalmation toadfloq nrrow+aved (L genistifolia) Dame's rociket (He speris maruruk s) Difluse knryweed (C*ntawe a diff"sa) Downy brome (Bromus tucnrum) Deds woad (/satir tincaria) Enrasim watei:nilfoil (Ilyriophyllum spicantm) Field bindweed (Corwotwhu arlensis) Flinweed (.bscuraini a soph@ Gmt salvinia (futvinia nolesta) Crroen fodail (& taria irt dis) Hairy nightshade (Solonon s anrchoides) Halogeton (Halogeton glomeraus) Hory crcss (Cmdaria *aba) Houndstmgue (Cynoglosnm oficinale) Hydrilla (Ilydrilla lrydri lla) Johnsmgrass (furfiwn halepnse) Joided goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica) Kochia (Kochi a scopria) Irafy sprrrgp (F;uplorbia esula) Mayweed chmomile (Anthens conh) Meadow lrnagweod (Centa*ea pratensis) Mediterranem sage (Safua rethiopis) Medusahead rye (Taenialurum cryut-nedtsre) Moth mullein (Verbawm blattwia) Musk thisde (erfuis tattew) Myrtle sprge (Ettplnrbia myrcinites) Orange hawknced (Hieracium arantircttm) Oxeye darsy (Otrysmtlumum lercanthenui) Perennial peeeerureea (I*pidiun latifoliw) Perennial sowthistle (funclrus antensi $ Pluneless thi *le (Cufuus acanthoi&s) Poism h€mlock (bnium mocttloum) PucArevine (Tribfits tenestrts) hrple loosesuife (Lythrum sakcaria) Qurckgrass (Elyngta repns) Redstem fiIuee (Erdiun cictrtarium) Rnsh *eletmiryeed (Chan*tlla jmea) Rmsian knaprreed (C*ntauea repens) Rnssim-olive (Ebeagrus angpsnfolia) Rrssim thiSle (fulsoh colkna and S iberica) Saltcedr (Tonarb pawitlora @rd T mmasissima) Scentless chamomile (Anthemis anensis) Scotch thistle (Orcpor&m rcethium odO. tauriaml Sericea leqpcdeza (I*speden anneato) Shepherdqpurse (Capsella bursa-pastgris) SpoUed lrnapweed (C*ntatrca nacalosa) Spumed anoda (Anoda crtsfitu) Sqrrose loryweed (Centaureo virgan) Sulfrncinqnefoil (Potenttllaryaa) : Swainsonpe a Q$lnerophysa s alntla) Tansy ragwort (&neci o jacobrea) Velvaleaf (/ b.uti lan tle ophras d) Venice mallow Qlibis ctts trionum) Wildcaraway (Cmmcm,D Wild mustarrd (Brassim lcaber) WIdoats (Avvnafaua) Wild proso millet (P*tican miliaceum) Yellow fofrail (&tmia glauca) Yellow ntrsodge (Clperus esculenttts) Yellow garftisth (Centaurea solstitialis) Yellow toadflor (Linaria vulgari s) t I I I I I I I I I I I t t t I T I T T T iT lr lr lr l: l: l: lr l: l: B. The following weed species are recognized as the top ten prioritized weed species for tre State of Colorado. After analysi, of u sbtewide t*ty of cotrntii, these species *: fFoYdged to be fte most widespread md o case the gredest economic impact in tre state of colorado. These species shall be considered b!, rrd, local-advisory board analocat. goveming body in tre devdopmeat .a"pt", -a *r*..r-t of their no:riou weed list and noxios weed mmagenrent plar They are listed in alphabefiical order: Cmada thi$l€ (Cirehm o*vnse) Dalmation toadflax (Linoria dalnatica d L gnistifolia) Diftsa llrrrywexr. (Centarea dflfuso\ Field bindweed (Conwtwlus arvensis) Hoary cres (Carfuia fuaba) HormAsongue (Cyrcglossun ofrcinale) Ledy ryurP (F;rylaftia ewlo) Musk thisde (Carfuus rutots)wffi#tr;;;tr' C. The following weed species may not be pl€s€nt or are not yet widespya! or casing great economic impact *itrio ttn stutt of cotoraao. However, courties ard local advisory lotdt T" arcorraged to *nain and eradicoe these species bofore thanroliferue urd significurdy impact tte oonomic ard environmenal values oftre lands of the Stae. Thery are listed in alphabetical order: Absidh womwood (,4rtenisia absinthiuzr) Africm nr (Pegonm hormala) Bormcing@ (fuPnuu oficitwl*) Cmelthsn (.,{ lhagi Pseudallwgi) Coast tuweed Madia sdiva\ Commm cruPina (CntPina wlgarrs) Cmmm teast (DPsrctu fullorum) Cypress spurge (Euphofiia cypari ssios) Dye/s woad (Isa.s finctorio) Errasim wuermil fcitl (ltyrioplryllun spicatun) Get salvinia (&tvinia nlrllesa) Hy&illa (Hydrilla hYetila\ Meaaow knry ,€ed (C*ntawea pratensis) 3.00 Noxiors lVeed lvlanageureut Fund A. ApplicAiars for grant shall be submitM to lhe Commissionen d trc DeparEnent on a form devdoped by lhe Connnissioner. B. Applicdiurs for grurts will be evaluaed ur a compaitive basis, witt cqEid€ratiql gv€n' blt not resticted to, me fo[oftntfactors: tre ortent of cooperitign- {nong privde 1d nrblic fsrdoumers; the we of intqrded p€st mmag€rn€nt; tre potentiA imiact of fhe prqiect m noxiors weed species; fte i",pr.t t56f,g.rrt n Ar nruv-Ur orpecterl to have on-continued weed rnanagemcrt effors in fifir€ t"6; ard de availability of nr*cfring fipds from privde md public sources' Effective APdl l' 2001 Medircrmem sage (fuMa aehioPis) Medusabead rye (Taeniathentm mptunedure) lvlor& mullein (Verbasam blauui o) Myrtle sprge (Euplarbia nyrsinites) Ormg" Lawtoreea (Hierrcium auranfircuu') Rnsh-skelamweed (Chondrillo itncea) Sericea lespedeza (k spe&z,a ane aa) Sumcd moda (Anoda cristan) S-quaroe tnagrreea (C-entanea uiryaa) Sutfu cinquefoil (Potentilla rcaa) Tansy ragwort (& ne ci o i acob re a) Venice mallow (Hibtscu triorum) Yellow starthistle (C*ntourea solstt ttalis) t t t ll lr lr lr l: l: t: Paving Roads Can Increase \7eed Invasions -"* *p.*a soil, and more maintc- -1"i"*tioulfeqCif"'ll-tg-P*dq4t nance strch as mouring and hcrbicidt ffi,f,"t"uaiacent-rc&whceldritc Gelbard, J.L. and J. Betnap. 2003. Roads [ ,ro.-.rr,r all ofwhich can kvor inva- trads (26 rersus I perccnt)' as conduits is exotic plett irwasions in a | fie spccies.d"o[, the cover of nonnative semiarid tandscape- cqwrvation Biolqy I f""*ifnonnativcurcds-r=slly"T phntsrrasmorc{rn5'petcentf:Ytltzt-42c+t32- I *"* l'tkd, to invade along imprurd i"lr*irrri*adiaccntioparcdroads ;::rffi-*;_*t-T'' - -: I -o"*T.:1ffit';:Ttr* ::Y"*m,5-,X ffi::B'Eltr'rrt!'r'urt'Y------ t nacivc planrs in rwo arcas: "" -'- - ,i ao paved roads dran.atpto"-t,,tt :d -li'o I|I rmdside ".,gl., tr*po "torrg 1* 1i4,.^ 4-wheeldrive tracrcs.Pr('v=rrrE'1' -- - f I ffiff".ffi,:xTff} ;;;,,*,,,,'::*ffi'Ifi;keep our invasivc urced 'E""h,..porrudinr' I *xll*,1[ffiJ::' -:::,::*",ffi*:::H:rulr'Lrvr - t A ffiUil:',;*trffi **"""*tri::1ff::ril;prov€rnent urould aPPeatPK'vEruc'r"*--; H T*9Y.5ometerst,om ffinJ.i";i flant.irr":i:"r._:i_,lJlconv€rt an increasiry a ornarurar habiat-;; fff'*"ffiJ;ro and Bclnap l.-r"'iJu,iatp"ul*::i'il:,*:thcvqs) :-- l r-a*mrnmnsthatimpruringroads crn corruert natural habitat to nonna- tivc weed-infested roadside habitat' ,:. :::':;,i:Watch is wrircn by Robin Meadors' a fteelane scicnce wrircr specidizing in conserndon. S C-onscrvetbn ln ltraftr ' 's",,/ekrxnwl.l ly,.'.i 5l million hecrares of rhc American 'Forexample,-our-Yults.suggest that \Uest' Rmds are a big pan of thc prob' improvinglo knr [about 6milo-l of4' L-, fo,irr"t",'* "hitlo on ffansPorr wheel-dric tracks to parrcd roads con' nonnativc seads into uoinfested ar=r$ p15 an av€ra8e af l2'4 ha labout 30 andd€eringtandduringroadconstnrc- ecrcs] of i"teii<T habitat to roadsi& ;-; ;". ;d *.do " |h.. .o bccome i [habiatl," oy $H.*d BclnaP' -."rf,i"ttta' htuitivcly' it makes "* i ' tt'" '.,""'*tco also found that titt i-pto"ed roa& would spread impro"d roads in interior sites had .J -L* *'" uould pT imitive d *o'= *nnativ: plant covcr' cheatgrass because thc former havc morc rraffic' covefwasmore thanthreetimesgrcater A*x*xm-:lmWffiffi somc roads aae lvorse il;;; I *:t"* such as gravcl' sod"d' "d 1- n"tii sp"cio in fic interior comrnu- utah, areas rrors p.;'ilff; a, | *r*aa't*'-*l;":t'3i'i"il* Ii"'.'"i, ot'"' :l':::T;"i"1"i1:utah'ar€asatonBlEvw#d;;r.h*. I ernutah'sc-anyonlandsNttP:"*fr' ,p."i.t *"' *ot" than 5o Percent I rnorc likclY to be inva< "G;_;iJr*-,f. ;J; 1 tr"ffiH$:y",3j***ij l_ *If_:l::,,f*'f, laa.r,,ur.".." -rryl*T I r","t1H.'0."::t#:tr ;;;;:l::"::f3i.$ T;i#J;"*.+*f - ::##;"#,:HT. {*r*"1::::,:, roads'" sav whiteatDukeUnircsivin ffI"lffi#;.'il;; beluard and sclmp' r- Durham, t'lorfi C-arolina' I - and is no*.t rh. Urritllity of Cali- | toadside ":B*'.N"-:lI:jY:::: fornia at Davis and Jayne i'a*p of I o'crttas thrac times greatcr rn vcrges rhc us. c€olq#,"r s^,;;;;Lb' I *"*Y3iYlSons4-whcer-Erc L,,'")' \'wtraf- *;'t*t..o[ e"- | a*t .",d." (27 versus 9 percent)' urah' in rhe April 2fi)l I madditlon,vergcsdongimprovedxnnionBiolog- I " Cheatgrass' larap'ccds, and odrl I * y^* :lt:?L}:*::..."T;*ffifilI;;;;-,,"JJ; I o-l ,.*..o "" each sirrc or4-rvhecr-drive- --' I radrstoTnmcrsoneachsi&ofpaved ,.r.O r"* in t *, OAf IE t'bbt,'6ilhtr Cilbrd Exhibit 16 Revegetation Letter and MaP t I T T ll lr lr lr l: l: l: lr Ranch at Cotrlter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application tanuaty2004 e.m. ecological,". natu ral resource 3ndlegbJation consultino September4,2003 nm MalloY, Planner TG MalloY Consulting, LLC 141 Orchad Lane Glenwood SPdnS' CO 81601 Dear Mr. MalloY: Enclosed ptease find a map depicting tQ soil disturMnces ouBide the building envelooes on the Rend' at coulter Creek per your request The nrap vtsualty ry ry-mq$!ffi-"til fs i*e€dt*' The tabb beknr gives ffi *ilk d* biotd soil disfr'rbance 'rcreage per J@ Ettzot' ffis OepiCteA:lcreo to be seeded:- Roads-10 feet eaqh sidg 8.6 acres PonAarea and toPsoil stockPile 40 acres Z Dumping' site9,2-ecresrea-4 acres Water tar* disturbance area 1.9 acres Water line to watertank .75 acres Total ae.rea to be seeded:55.25 acrcs Specie recomnrendations for seeding: The forowing seed mix is recommended for the pond.ano tonq$r sfiocrrpile area, the..'dumplng'eibs and the roadsides (exdudring the roadsldrivenvays;u;;^rtl*tt f;ffottdtu property soufrof fte*tertarilq i'e- ttle .native, area .rs depffied in the weed dffii ph"). -sp;"ift";"ri"ti& ire listeo, but if seed b available that is of rnre local o,bh, te C'd;y" t,. mmer-"rt *. inot'reurart fc cresfied uYheatsrass)' rthe roadsides and drivenrays bcated on the soutrenr Portion of tte ]|""r:"J[l|ifl"*3f,;iffTffi:1ffi** rns mix anows G-6 stnrurrdi"s *s**#tud' b npre into ihe dbnrrbed roadskles over time. No big sagebrustr is to be seeded. The sagebrush seed ?y?ilable is the wrorg specbs d s4ebrush @nbary to *n jt inv Eeeo *{"p."t;ll- errvoY' r @;;nclaff availatft ffi tffi;ffi""ffi,f * i;'d,A t't"rrreO "jer=^i,c pollutbn" coy' cause great harm. eYel }frb,;J;ris i*.ftry,-..Lirtiy "aottize otese ne'wly seeded si6s orer time' Timing of Seeding: Seeding needs to occur in the late fall as many species need a winter of coH temperatures to break dormancy. This is knorn as "fiall donnant seeding"- The "Ranch at Coulter Creek Map of Revegetation Areas'depicts less area of disturbance then Joe Enzer, the ryoi€dgnager, b_estirmting_will oco.r. The rnap b of dbhrrbed areas thd were mapped on the ground with a Global Positioning System (GPS) by EM Ecological. The client is wilting to post bond for the total acreages he has predic*ed ln the abane table and p&ans b seed any and all arem d disfrnbed scrils re*abd b Ure frfmructre activities outskle of the Building Envelopes, regardless of the differences in acreages in this letter and the enclosed map. Topsoil ad AggegaE Piles The client expects to have all topsoil and aggregate piles removed in under the 90 day window when soil cover is rcquired. ln the ever* $d &e topsoil pibs and aggregate piles rernah lxryrer frran 90 days, the dient will use the seed mix cornprised of-B species above or a8 anoual, non-reseeding species to seed onb the piB to provide weed ln addition to the reasons given for seedirg h the revegetation specifrcatbns in a sepanate document (erosionsfidad vtsilrde*anerer$,ttedis*is,xsare mdseedlrrybabobr*qg&rEto help proftlbitrpxirrus weeds. The follorirg excerpt is brought to your attention from the RCC's new urced management gukielines for the property- "lt takes a cotresive mar4ement efiort couphd with very aggressive prevention slrategies that include carcefry +plbd revegetat*m diyiEes. ln additbn to urdmtardfi1g fle irdividual noxinrs rreeds and addressing them specificalty, efforts must be rnade to esbHish heafihy, ureed+esistar* pladcornmunitbs ontheRCC, bo0th exi$ingareasardql barcsitesbEdbrseedrlg. Tfeg@reedsbbeto pluv*E spedes thd ae Sle to fitl fte nft*e thd is or couH be fiH by tlre invading weed. On areas .-. liid bare,reebhhing desited spedxiscrilicd tohdt19 an effediuead wrornbal b€-erm reed manag€m$tpogram.' S&roerely,rsl ----r' //'Ytz*l \/a*?---(*fda Taslier Principal Bidogis*, EM E@bgical, LLC u Jj II ll rl rl rl rl !l rl tl :l tl - r r r r -EhcFatEbullErfteF r r r r r r Map of Revegetation Areas August 2003 0.5 O 0'5 { ililes-'i Red Ganyon Road A N I I I T ir lr lr lr l: l: Exhibit 17 Typical CR 115 Section Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final PIat Application tanuaty 2004 IIIIII-IIIIirrrII I I r5.0' ll.0' VARIES2:l SLOPE uAx. (TY".)sLoPE O 2Z sLoPE O 2l EXISIING GRADE CO{TRACTOR TO REGR^DE EXSIING B^SE COI'RSE G cR rr5 TO 8E $rOOrH AM) LEVEL PRtfi TO APPUCANO{ OF C}IIP I} SEAL ExSnNC BASE COTRSE OF cR fls CoMPACTED rO 952 ST^NO^RD PROCTOR NOIE: CHIP ^NO SEAL 9JRFAONG $IALL BE IN ^CCORD^NCEwrH SPEOnC^no{ sEcnoN o2510(c0or). VARIES 2:l SLOPE uAx. (IYP.) TYPICAL ROAD SECTION _ CR115 Exhibit IB Deed of Access Easement (Garfietd County Shetiff and Catbondale and Rutal Fite Ptotection Disttict) I I ll lr lr lr l: li Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application January 2004 I I I I DnBu or AccBss E.q.srNIrNr THIS DEED oF EASEMENT, is made and granted this . luy gf ' . ' ,20-04,by SLC - LAURENCE, iLC, a Delaware limited liabifity companyauth-oritlt:l*:siness in Colorado' whose address is 1849 Green Bay Road, Srii. +Sf , Hightand Plrk, IL 60035, GRANTOR' in favor of the GARBONDALE AND RURAL FIRE pnoircuoN DISTRICT, a colorado special district duly organi zed and.*ir,ing underand by ,i.tu" of the laws of the State of colorado, whose address is iOO Vf"""aowood Drive, Carbondale, CO 81623, GRANTEE' WITNESSETH: Grantor, for Ten Dollars (S10.00) and other good T{ valuable consideration in hand paid, the receipt and sufficie*V "l *fri"t i, n.t.Uy acknowl-edged, hereby grants and conveys to Grantee' a perpetual, nOn-exclusi've easement for access PurPoses, over, ""rosi and upon all ofthe streets and roads depicted upon the rinaLprat of the Rtl"I ut'Coult r creek, pUD as recorded in the Garfield county recordson - .,2004'asReceptionNo' -----:--.---' Pursuanttothewithin easement, Grantee, i6p*s"rta, *fricles and equipme-nt m"y trav"t 'po" "1d make such other use of any of the streets and'roads wiihin the Ranch at boulter cieek PUD as Grantee deems reasonably ,.lrrrury in all emergency and other reasonable circumstances. Grantor hereby covenants that Grantor has full power and authority to grant the easement herein conveyed and that #J;";l-p;operty is free and cle- 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 of the parties heret'o and their respective successors and assigns' IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has executed this Deed of Easement the day and year first written above. T I I I I I I I I I t t T I I SLC - LAURENCE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company By: STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF GARFIELD ) ) ss. ) Subscribed, sworn to, and acknowledged before me this day of 2004, ofSLC. LAURENCE, LLC,by"ut a Delaware limited liability company' Witness mY hand and offrcial seal' My commission exPires efm-OOCSUrry O;mSre t.ilt CoDPe!^DG'do?A@ e.@il 1-204'wDd Notary Public Drno or Accnss E.q,srI,InNr THIS DEED oF EASEMENT, is made and granted this _ duy of_ ,2004,bySLC - LAURENCE, LLC,a Delaware limited liability compu.,y uutho.iz;d to-A;b;siness in aoloradq whose address is 1849 Green Bay Road, Suite 451, Highland Pirk, IL 60035, GRANTOR, in favor oithe GARFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF, whose addresJis 107 8'h Street, Glenwood Springs, CO gl60l, GRANTEE. WITNESSETH: Grantor, for Ten !ol!a1s ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration in hand paid, thereceipt and suffrciency of which is hereby acknowfudged, hereby grants and conveys to dantee, aperpetual, non-exclusive easement for access pu{poses, orer, ucrosi und upon all ofthe streets and roads depicted upon the Final Plat of the Ranch at Coulter Creek, PUD as reiorded in the Garfield County recordson - ,2oo4,asReceptionNo.- .pursuanttothewithineasement,Grantee,itspersonnel,vehiclesandequipmentm@akesuchotheruseof any of the streets and roads within the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUd as Grantee deems reasonably necessary in all emergency and other reasonable circumstances. Grantor hereby covenants that Grantor has full power and authority to grant the easement herein conveyed and that said real property is free and cleir of any mortgagls, deeds of trust, and other encumbrances. The provisions of this Deed of Easement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has executed this Deed of Easernent the day and year first written above. I I I r1 rl II 1l :l SLC . LAURENCE,LLC, a Delaware limited liability company By: STATE OF COLORADO COLINTY OF GARFIELD ) ) ss. ) by Subscribed, sworn to, and acknowledged before me this day of as 2004, ofSLC. LAURENCE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. Witness my hand and official seal. My commission expires: E:\WP-DOC$krry GM\Sltffi Lid Cmpei)ADcdof A@$ E smnlsh!.ifr.t.2tHx.rDd Notary Public Exhibit 19 Declaration of Private Access and utility Easement (Lots 1,2 & 3 and Lots 18 & 19) I t t lr lr lr lr lr lr l: lr lr Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application January2004 I t I DNCINRATION OT PRIVATE ACCPSS AND UTTITTY E^I.SBMENT THIS DECLARATION OF PRIVATE ACCESS AND UTILITY EASEMENT ("Declaration"), is made and eynled.ll'i.t.,: 9l-.:l 2004, by SLC ' X;ffffi ,' Lic, i iel aware-l imited 1i abil ity company ("D eclaranf ')' RECITALS A. Declarant is the o\Mrer of that certain real propertv P"*1 il 9*11,"-:lTg; coro.uf;, *hi#;;teen subdivided asthe Ranchat coultertreetciun accordingtotheFinal Plat ^- Do^anfinnNn thereofretorded in the Garfield County records on z}O4,asRecePtionNo. ("Ranch at Coulter Creek")' ,l lr lr lr lr l: l: l: B. The Final plat depicts a private access and utility easement (the *Driveway'') upon Lot 1g of the subdivision, for the benefrt of tot 19 of the subdivision, and, possibly, the benefit of Lot 18. C. The p,rpose of this Declaration is to set forth the terms and conditions which will govem the shared uJuee of the Drivewayiii" ru"t it is utilized by the owners of both Lot 19 and Lot 18. DECLARATION KNow ALL MEN By rHESE PRESENTS, the undersigned Declarant does hereby publish and declare the following covenant that shall run with the titre to Lots l8 and 19 of the Ranch at courter creek (trr" . g";"?tted Lots,,) wt ich shall be a burden and a benefit upon the said Benefiued Lots. 1. use and construction of Drivewalr. The.Driveway shall be used as the primary vehicular *a,rtiti e Driveway may also be used as the primary vehicular and utiliti ;; i; the buildinf envelope on Lot I 8 , aithe option ol9" owner of Lot I 8 ' If the Driveway has not previously been cinstructed, the ownei of a Benefitted Lot desiring to make use of the Driveway sha[ be fuIry responsiut" to coristruct the Driveway within the easement shown on the Final plat to said owner,s ptu., oi,rre on his lot. If the ownei of the other Benefitted Lot thereafter desires to make use of tfr" -itiu"*uy' he shalt be fully resp-onsible for the cost of constructing any necessary extension oirt. Driveway to his lot, but shall have no obligation to reimburse the other owner any portion of the constuctibn cost paid by that owner for that part of the Driveway previously constructed' 2. Maintenance of Driveway. The owner of the Benefitted Lot making use of the Driveway ,hutt *urEtu; th"5ri**uy *ithin the easement in good rypalt on a year-aro,nd basis' including, but not rimited to snow r"*orui *d repair oferosion (the "Maintenance"). In the event the other Benefitted Lot makes ur. oi th. Drir.*uy, then the iost of the Maintenance shall be divided between the owners of the L",r rrr*irg the use-of the Driveway in the same proportion as the length ofthe orlr.*"y "sed byeach o*.r.r 6.*s to the total length ofthe Driveway. Any owner making use of the Driveway shall frrr",tt" tigtt to perform ot puy in the first instance for the I IMaintenance as reasonable and necessary and then obtain appropriate reimbursement from the other owner utilizing the Driveway. No'twithstanding any other proviiion hereof, should the Driveway be damaged (other than ordinary wear and tear) by any action which is attributable to one ofthe owners sharing use of the Driveway, such as by the use by heavy construction equipment, then the pariy responsible for such damage, shall, at its sole expense, promptly repair alfsuch damage. L J 3' Each owner making use of the Driveway (the "Indemnitor") shall indemnifu, defend and hold harmless the otheiowner making use of tn" Drivewayandthe ownerofeach lotburdened bythe Driveway (collectively, the "Indemiitees,,) from and against any and all injuries, demands, damages to persons or proplrty, losses or judgments, arising from the use of the Driveway by the.Indemnitor, its guests ara ir1 it."s. Each o*rr.r"**hj use of the Driveway shall obtain and maintain property and liability insurance insuring againsi injuries, demands, damages to persons or properfy, losses or judgmenis, arising from the rir"-oftfr" Driveway, in an amount equal to at least $500,000.00 per occurrence. Such insurance shall name the owner of the other Benefitted Lot as an additional insured. Upon request, any party making use of the Driveway shall provide the other party with proof of such insurance- Such insur*.. ihull provide that it may not be canceled for any reason as it ef,fects the other party without at least thirty 4. Default. In the event that the owner of one of the Benefitted Lots breaches any provision contained herein (the "Defaulting-Party"), the other party (the "Non-Defaulting purty,i $1tl be entitled to give written notice of default to the Defaulting Parry and shall provide.l nfteen (15) day period to cure the specified default. In the event that the default is not cured within such period of time, the Non-Defaulting Party shall have the right, at his option, to cure such default and shall have the right to be reimbursed by the Defaulting Party for any reasonable costs incurred in such cure. Any reimbursement payments not paid within thirfy (30) days after the Defaulting party has received an itemized statement of such costs from the Non-Defaulting Party, shall bear iit"r.rt at l%%o per month. In addition, the Non-Defaulting Party shall have the right to place a lien on the property owned by the Defaulting Party for any amounts due under this Agreement that remain unpaid for a period of more than thirty (30) days after the Defaulting Party has received an itemized statement of such costs. 5. Noticg. All notices required in connection with this Declaration shall either be (i) hand delivered; (ii) given by regular United States mail first-class, postage prepaid, directed to the mailing address of the owner of the applicable Benefitted Lot, as saia aaaress is maintained in the records of the Ranch at Coulter Creek Homeowners Association; or (iii) given by facsimile transmission to the facsimile number of the Benefitted Lot owner. All notices so given shall be considered effective (i) if hand delivered, upon receipt; (ii) ifby regular United Statesinail, tlgee (3) days after deposit; or (iii) if by facsimile transmission, upon receipt by the sending p*ty oi u machine generated confirmation of a complete transmission of all pages. 6. Attorneys tr''ees. In the event of any action for breach of this Declaration, to enforce the provisions of this Declaration, or otherwise arising out of or involving this Declaration, the court in such action shall award a reasonable sum as attomeys fees to the party who, in light of the issues Declaration of Primate Access and Utility Easement SLC - Laurence, LLC E:ttvP-DOCS1,ls,y GE.n\SM6' la*l Cffip$D.ctilaw otprM. A6.r, mt r)tiltty Eu.N.nt.l-2,44.vd T t I T T T I I I T T I I t I I T Page 2 of 3 I I I t lr lr lr lr lr lr l: lr litigated and the court's decision on those issues, is the prevailing party i1 such action' If a party voluntarily dismisses an action brought under this Declaration, the court shall award a reasonable sum as attomeys fees to the other party. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Declaration has been executed and declared to be a burden and a benefit running with the lots described herein as of this day of 20M. SLC - LAURENCE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company By: STATE OF COLORADO COT]NTY OF GAMIELD ) ) ss. ) 2004, by as reunBNcE,, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company' Witness my hand and official seal. Notary Public My commission exPires: Declaration of Primate Access and Utility Easement SLC - Laurence, LLC ir*l-mCSrt-ry ao-{sa(,w& lef CNryvvhcloottu o! PM te$ dt' Utititv E6'ild t -2 t la'v4 of SLC - Page 3 of 3 DncIaRATIoN or Pnrya,rn AccEsS AND Uru,Iry EasTMENT THIS DECLARATION OF PRTVATE ACCESS AND UTILITY EASEMENT ("Declaration"), is made and granted this day of 2004, by SLC - LAURENCE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Declarant) RECITALS A. Declarant is the owner of that certain real property located in Garfield County, Colorado, which has been subdivided as the Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD according to the Final plai thereof recorded in the Garfi eld County records on 2004,asReceptionNo. ("Ranch at Coulter Creek"). B. The Final Plat depicts a private access and utility easement (the "Driveway',) upon Lots I and2 ofthe subdivision, for the benefit oflot 3 of the subdivision, and, possibly, the benefit of Lot 2 atd,/or Lot 1. C. The purpose of this Declaration is to set forth the terms and conditions which will govern the shared usage of the Driveway, if in fact it is utilized by the owner of more than one ofthe subject lots. DECLARATION KNOW ALL MEN B Y THESE PRES ENTS, the undersi gned Declarant does hereby publish and declare the following covenant that shall run with the title to Lots l,Z and,3 of the iGnch at Coulter Creek (the "Benefitted Lots') which shall be a burden and a benefit upon the said Benefitted Lots. 1. Use and Construction of Driveway. The Driveway shall be used as the primary vehicular and utility access to Lot 3. The Driveway may also be used as the primary vehicular ani utility access to Lot 2 and/or Lot 1, at the option ofthe oumers of said Lots. Iithe Driveway has not previously been constructed, the ownerof a Benef,rtted Lot desiring to make use of the tirir"*uy shall be fully responsible to construct the Driveway within the easement shown on the Final Plat to said owner's place ofuse on his lot. Ifthe owner of another ofthe Benefitted Lots thereafter deshes to make use of the Driveway, he shall be fully responsible for the cost of constructing any necessary extension of the Driveway to his lot, b'rt shall have no obligation to reimburse anoth"io*rr"r uoy portion of the construction cost paid by that owner for that part of the Driveway previously constructed. 2. Maintenance of Driveway. The owner of the Benefitted Lot making use of the Driveway shall maintain the Driveway within the easement in good repair o, u y"ur-around basis, including, but not limited to snow removal and repair of erosion (the "Maintenance"). In the "r"rimore than one of the Benefitted Lots makes use of the Driveway, then the cost of the Maintenance shall be divided between the owners of the Lots sharing the:use of the Driveway in the same proportion as the length of the Driveway used by each owner bears to the total length of the Driveway. Any owner making use of the Driveway shall have the right to perform or puy in the first I T :r rl rl rl II rl :l :l :l II tl I T T t T lr lr lr lr lr l: l: lr lr lr l: instance for the Maintenance as reasonable and necessary and then obtain appropriate reimbursement from any other owne, uiiiirirg the Driveway. Notwittrstanding any other provision hereof, should the Driveway be darnaged (otf,'er than ordinary wear and tear) by any action which is attributable to one of the owners rtr*irrg use of th" Driveway, such as by the use by heavy construction equipment' then the party responsifle for such damagi'shall, at its sole expense, promptly repair all such damage. 3. Each o,nrner making use of the Driveway (the- ..Indemnitor,,) shall indemniff, defend una t ot,a narmless each of the other owners making use of the Driveway andthe own"rs oieuch lotburdenedbythe Driveway (collectivelv, ft" "Indemnitees") from and against *y*a all injuries, demands, damages to persons orproperty' losses orjudgments' arising from the rrr.'oith" Driveway by the Indemnitor, its guests and invitees. Each owner making use of the Drivewuy ,tm obtain and maintain property and liability insurance insrning agallst injuries, demands, du-ug., to persons or property, 1ot."i or judgments, arising from the use ofthe Driveway, ir, * u*o.rntiqrratio at lgast $SOb,OfjO.O0 per occurrence' Such insurance shall name the owners of each oitfr" other Benefitted Lots as an additional insured' Upon request' *y q*? making use of the Driveway shall provide the other parties with proof of such insurance' Such insurance shal provid" trr"t il*uy not be canceled for any reason as it effects the other party without atleastthirtylro;auy'priorwrittennoticetosuchotherparly' 4. Default. In the event that the owner of any of the P"1:f]nttlots breaches any provision containedffreir, 1ur" "Defaulting Party"), the other parties (the "Non-Defaulting Parties') shall be entitled to gir" *ritten notice of d-efauli to the Defaulting Parly and shall provide -a.fiftee1 (15) day period a J*" the specified default. In the event that the default is not cured within such period of time, the Non-Defaulting prrti", shall have the right, at their option, to cure such default and shall have the .igtt to be reim-bursed by the Defaultilg.p*y for any reasonable costs incurred in such cure. Any reimbursement payments not paid *itt it thirfy (30) days after the Defaulting partyhas received an itemized statement of such costs from the Non-Defaulting Parties, shall bear interest at lt/zo/oper month. In addition, the Non-Defaulting Parties shall have the right to place a lien on the property;;; bythe Defaulting Party f9r any amounts due underthis Agreementthat remain unpaid ro, u p"rioJ oirno., than thiiy lrdy auyr after the Defaulting party has received an itemized statement of such costs. 5. Notice. All notices required in connection with this Declaration shall either be (i) hand delivered; (ii) giv* Uy regular Unit"a States mail first-class, postage prepaid, directed to the mailing address of tf,e o*rrl, of th" applicable Benefitted Lot, as said address is maintained in the records of the Ranch at Coulter creet Homeowners Association;.gl (iii) given by facsimile transmission to the facsimile number of the Benefiued Lot owner. A[ notices so given shall be considered effective (i) ifhand delivered, upon receip[ (ii) if by regular united states mail, three (3) ;;;;il;r-j;G;; ";'(iii) ir by facsim'ite transmiision, upon receipt bv the sending partv of a *u"ti"r geneiated gonilrmation of a complete transmission of all pages' 6. Attorneys Fees. In the event of any action for breach of this Declaration, to enforce theprovision,ffiiffin,orotherwisearisingoutoforinvo1vingthisDeclaration,thecourt Declaration of Primate Access and Utility Easement SLC - Laurence, LLC 7,1t"-.miiic**G***, t-t c*p'vo'cbrdn otPrtu A@t' dr! tlthtv Ed'wd't'2Mt''.P" Page 2 of 3 in such action shall award a reasonable sum as attorneys fees to the party who, in light of the issues litigated and the court's decision on those issues, is the prevailing parry in such action. If a parry voluntarily dismisses an action brought under this Declaration, the court shall award a reasonabll sum as attomeys fees to the other party. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Declaration has been executed and declared to be a burden and a benefit running with the lots described herein as ofthis day of 2004. SLC . LAURENCE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company By: STATE OF COLORADO I T I !l rl rl rl II rl :l :l :l rl :l ) ) ss. COUNTY OF GARFIELD ) Subscribed, sworn to, and acknowledged before me this 2004, by LAURENCE,LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. Witness my hand and of,Frpial seal. Notary Public My commissionexpires: Declaration of Primate Access and Utility Easement SLC - Laurence, LLC E:\lyP.MCSLdryGE n$rcvuutLmlCmpatylD.clotduolPtiwAdtt@ilUtilityEuilat,l-2uN.ryA day of of SLC - Page 3 ofi Exhibit 20 Amendment to Deed of Conseryation Easement t I T lr lr lr lr l: l: l: t: Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdiwision Final Plat Application tanuaty 2004 T T t AMENDMENTToDEEDoFCoNSERVATIoNEASEMENT This Amendment to Deed of conservation Easement ("Amendment") dated this - day of -ZOO+ is made by and between ASPEN VALLEY LAI{DTRUST, aColorado nonprofit corporation CdV1n *a S1C-IAURENCE, LLC,aDelaware limited liability company (*slc"). RECITALS A. SLC is the successor to VERZONPIC, LLC, a Delaware limited liability compBny (.VERIZONPIC"), and VERIZONPIC is the successor to snowmass Land company B. VERIZONPIC and AVLT are parties to that certain Deed of Conservation Easement (the ..Conservation Easemenf il ttrat was executed in connection with the closing of th{ - - certain Cont uJio nuy ana Sell Real Estate dated December 20,2001 between AVLT and Snowmass Land company, as amended by that certain Amendment to contract dated December 16,zoozby and between AVLT and SLC (the "contract")' C. At the closing under the Contract, the Conservation Easement was deposited with Land Title Guaranf, Co*puny ("LTGi") to be held in escrow in accordance with the terms of that certain O"ocument Brcro* Agreement dated January 15,2002 among AVLT, VENZONPIC and LTGC, as escrow agent (the "Document Escrow Agreement")' D. sLC and AVLT desire by this Amendment to amend the conservation Easement' E. unless the context otherwise requires, defined terms from the conservation Easement shall have the same meaning whln used herein. In the event of any conflictor inconsistency U"t*""n ttre p-rwisions of this Amendment and the Conservation Easement, tlie provisionr oithit Amendment shall govern and confiol. WITNESSETH Now therefore, for good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledied, iVLt and SLC hereby agree to amend the Conservation Easement as follows: l. There is hereby added to paragraph 3 of the conservation Easement (Permitted Uses) a new subparagraPh (L) as follows: (L) Any activities and uses contemplated b;r that certain Deed of Easement bySLC in iavor of Carbondale and Rural Fire District, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "E"' 2. This Amendment shall be delivered to LTGC to be held with the conservation Easement pursuant to the terms of the Document Escrow Agfeement, as the Document Escrow Agfeement may be amended from time-to-time. 3. A facsimile, telecopy or other reproduction of this Amendment may be executed by the parties and shall Ue considered valid, binding and efflctiye for all purposes' At the request of either party, the parties agfee to execute an o-riginal of this Amendment as well as any facsimile' telecopy or other r"prod,ition. This Amendm-ent may be executed in several counterparts and, I Snowmass Land Co-Laurence-Amendment to Conservation Easement t I T t I T I I I t I I t I I I after execution and as executed, shall constitute a contract binding on all ofthe parties, notwithstanding that all of the parties are not signatory to the original or the same counterpart. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Amendment effective the day andyear first wriffen above. ASPEN VALLEY LAND TRUST By: PrintName: Title: SLC-LAURENCE, LLC PrintName: Title: 2 Snowmass Land Co_Laurence_Amendment to Conservation Easement t T ll TI rl rl rl tl :l :l I I I t I T t I I t T t T I t I T I T Exhibit E Dpno or EesErymNT THIS DEED OF EASEMENT, is made and granted this - day of 2003, by SLC - LAt RENCE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company authorized to do business in Colorado, 1849 Green Bay Road, Suite 451, Highland Park, IL 60035, GRAIITO& 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 the State of Colorado, 300 Meadowood Drive, Carbondale, CO 81623, GMNTEE. WITNESSETH: The Grantor, for andin considerationofthe sum ofTenDollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, does hereby grant, convey, and quit claim unto said Grantee, its successors and assigns, perpetual easements over, upon and across those certain parcels of real property described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, as follows: 1. A perpeflral, exclusive easement upon the property identified. and described on Exhibit A as .,Fire. Dilnict Antennae Site Easement Description" for the purposes of constucting, operatlhg, utilizing andmaintaining asingleradio towor, which shall be no morettranfifty feet (50) in tr"ighi, together-with a related building, facilities and equipmen! including, without limitation, tUe rifhtto place and utilize commercial wireless communication antennae, no morb than- feet ii length, on the tower; provided, however, that the design and materials to be used for the construction of said building shall be subject to the review and approval of the Grantor, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld; 2, Atwenty foot (20') wideperpetual, exclusive easementfor access and utilitypurposes upon the property so described on Exhibit A for purposes of providing vehicular access and all utilities to the Fire District Antennae Site described above; and 3. A twenty-five foot (25 ) wide perpetual, non-exclusive easement upon the properly so described on the attached Efibit Afor purposes of providing vehicular.access and all utilities to the Fire District Antennae Site described above. The Crrantor shall be responsible for the initial construction of an access road and utility lines to the Fire District Anterurae Site as provided in Resolution No. 2003-4 adopted by the Board of Directors of the Grantee on May 2l,r}$. From and after consttrction 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 Distict. The Grantor shall be responsible for all maintenance and repau, including snow removal, on that portion of the roadway which is constucted upon the non-exclusive portion ofthe easement herein granted. 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 of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has executed this Deed ofEasement the day andyear first above written. SLC - LAURENCE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss. 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: Deed of Easement SLC - Laurence, LlC/Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection DistrictEl*P-N6lery &.q\9$w lnd @rynyw.d q tus.ffi 5-2 f ar,tpt t t I I I I I By:I I I T I I I I I I I I Page 2 of 2 oll20/2904 16:35 970-764-93L3 S@RIS ENCINEERII{C HAIJi: AtI T T I I T T I t t T T T T T I I I S FIRE OISIHCT AN]ENNAE SIIE EASET,IENT CENTERUNE 25' $(CLUSIT/E PERPEN'AL ACCESS & UIIUTY EASEMENT FOR FIRE DISTRICT ury{'lfiY-"&4fl gy.wL'uygq4gLE Actngs t wrurr EASEWM wRvlt.Tgil,E BCrb v BClo LOT '9 IRUE PONT OF EEGTNN'NG 25', NON-EXCLUSIT/E ACCESS & UIIUTY EASIEMENT J, ALUMINUU CT,P Ch SEC 7 2(M BURET\U OF I.,cND MANAGEMENT PER COLORADO llND suRvEy MoNUMEr,tT RECoRD nLfi 4Ag/02 BY BRTAN A" SlErNtr[NDffi LS. #51944 2ttUt-fr,torc .[ocarED IN A PomToN oP sEcrIoN E & ?. !9]!ISEP--?- s-olul1l RANCq-g!', IE$r-oF ffiE'-6rg p.ii. a -Srcgoif t, towrsnrp ? Souttt. 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Tol!!tsluP--?-sp-!lmL RANGE 0? IYE$T oF rHE sur p.r.. & sn6$off1lidffiqlql-z i'*ll* 1EEX,PS^IF* oF rlIE 61rI P'M A6frNr{ or'canrmb. sr4lE 0F coIoMDo .gEEELA!E-a clult coNsutrAllrs 502 IIAIII SIAEET, SUIre A3 CAEBo}DAIE, CoIOnADO 8,,ae3 t01-os7t 2tra5 ot./fr,.L DIHIEIT IISP OT. aL/2O/2AO4 15:35 97A-7A4-93L3 SOPRIS ENGINEERING T I t I I I I I T I I t , I I I I Exhibit2l Development Agteement I T I t I I I I t T t I T I T I t I t Ranch at Coulter Creek PUD Subdivision Final Plat Application I I I I I T t By: I T T T I I T T DnvnT,OPMENT AGREEMENT WHEREAS, SlC-Laurence, LLC (the "Developer") has tendered the Final Plat for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D., to the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado (the "County'o), requesting approval of said Final Plat, and further requesting that it be granted vested property rights in connection therewith; and WHEREAS, the County has approved the said Final Plat of The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D. upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Subdivision Improvements Agreement for The Ranch at Coulter Creek of even date herewith. NOW, THEREFORE, be it agreed by and between Developer, and the County, as follows: 1. The Final Plat for The Ranch at Coulter Creek P.U.D. submitted by Developer and approved by the County on 3 | r / ,2}O4,upon the terms and conditions of the Subdivision Improvements Agreement for The Ranch at Coulter Creek, shall and the same hereby is deemed to be a site specific development plan as provided in Section 14.20.01.01 of the Garfield County Subdivision Regulations, entitling the Developer to certain vested property rights as provided in C.R.S. 24-68-101, et seq., as amended. 2. The County held a properly noticed public hearing on the Developer's vested property rights in connection with said pite_specific development plan on 2, 2}O4,which was lawfully continued until llt/ ' ,2004. -T3--3. Developer shall have a vested property right to undertake and complete the development and use of The Ranch at Coulter Creek as provided in said site specific development plan for aperiod of three (3) years from the date hereof, conditioned upon publication of the notice required by Section 14.40 of the Garfield County Subdivision Regulations. DoNE AND AGREED ro ,hi, 6L a", "r Jl/l I . ,2004. BOARD OF COIJNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO John Martin, Chairman I I I Development Agreement SlC-Laurence, LLUBoard of County Commissioners Page I of 2 ATTEST: Mildred Alsdod Clerk to the Board SlC-Lawence, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company STATE OF ) )ss. COI.JNTY OF ) Theforegoinginstrumentwasacknowledgedbeforemethis-dayof-,2004,by as - for sLC- Laurence, LLC, aDelaware limited liability company. Witress my hand and official seal. Notary Public My commission expires: D e,tt el opment Agr eem ent SLC-Laur ence, LLC/Board of County Commiss ioners T I I I I I I I I I t I I I I l t I t By: Name: Tifle: d Page 2 of 2