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Public Hearing Exhibits - April 11,2018
South Canyon Mountain Bike Trail System
Location and Extent
(File LAEA-O3-1 8-8629)
Applicant: City of Glenwood Springs
Exhibit
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Exhibit Description
1 Public Notice Heari lnformation Form & Attachments
Garfield Cou Land Use and Develo ment Code as amended2
3 Cou Co hensive Plan of 2030
4 lication
5 Staff rt
6 Staff Presentation
7 Referral Comments from Road and B
I Referral Comments from CPW
I Referral Comments from Coun Buildin De rtment
10 SGM ineeri Letter on South Ca Trail B
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE INFORMATION
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described action.
P My application required written/mailed notice to adjacent property owners and minerat
owners.
Mailed notice was comP leted on tn" V day of 20u.
All owners of record within a 200 foot radius of the subject parcel were identified as
shown in the Clerk and Recorder's office at least 15 calendar days prior to sending
notice.
All owners of mineral interest in the subject property were identified through records in
the Clerk and Recorder or Assessor, or through other means llist]
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generally used by the Public.
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cuEtomer: CITY OF GLENWOOD SPRINGS LEGAL'
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Associate General Manager of the RIFLE CITIZEN
TELEGRAM, that lhe same weekly newspaper printed, in
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State of Colorado, and has a general circulat¡on therein;
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that the first publication of said not¡ce was in the issue of
said newspaper daled 312912018 and that the last
publication of sa¡d notice was daled 312912018 ¡n the issue
of said newspaper.
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Planning Commission 4/ tU t8
Location and Extent Review LAEA-03-18-8629
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TYPE OF REVIEW:
APPLICATION/USE
APPLICANT/OWNER: City of Glenwood Springs
REPRESENTATIVE:
PROPERTY
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ZONING
Location and Extent Review Pursuant to the Garfield County
Land Use and Development Code and Colorado State
Statutes
The request is for approval of the South Canyon Mountain
Bike Trail System
Brian Smith, Parks and Recreation Director
The facility is located approximately 3 miles west of the city
of Glenwood springs off of county Road 134. lt is on a portion
of an approximately 1,896 acres parcel and is known by
Assessor's Parcel No. 21 83-1 1 3-00-020.
South Canyon Parklands which includes the Sy2NEy4,
NyzSEyo, SW%SE%, SyrSWyo, Sec. 2; E%SE%, Sy'.SWy4,
Sec. 3; SyrNEy4,SE%, Sec. 9; NE%, NW%SE%, SW%, Sec'
10; NW%, SEy4, SWy4, Sec. I 1 ; S%NWyo, SEy4, SW%, Sec'
13;NE%, NW%, SEy4, Sec. 14; NEy4,SEy4, Sec. 15, all in T'
6. S., R. 90 W., 6th P.M., except that portion of the SE%, Sec.
14 recorded in Book 25 at Page 109 and except railroad right-
of-way. Also as further described in a Deed recorded at Book
292 Þage 246, Reception No. 193613 with the Garfield
County Clerk and Recorders Office.
Rural (R)I
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The proposal is to construct a Mountain Bike Trail system on City owned property, *it!
on" å""iion of trail crossing BLM property. The low impact trail will be approximately 17.
to 4 ft. in width, dirt surfaıed, and include trails on existing road grades and new trail
sections. The system will utilize an existing parking area at the north end, beginning of
the trail system, and a new proposed parking area serving the upper section of the trail
system. Á nriOg" crossing of the South Canyon stream is also proposed. Phase I of the
tåil system will-have 6.15 miles, and once connected to the future LOVA trail, the system
wíll piovide access to additional trails. The property is located partially within the City of
Glenwood Springs 3 Mile Area of Urban lnfluence'
.ll. nurnonttY - Cnlrenn
A. The request is being considered in accordance with Garfield County Land Use
and Development Code, Section 4-111Location and Extent Review. The review criteria
for a location extent is noted below.
Location and Extent Review criteria - secfion 4-111 (C)
The ptanning Commrssion shalt determine whether the proiect is in general
conformance with the Comprehensive Plan.
B. Decision making authority for Location and Extent Review is with the Planning
Commission and the Cbmmission may approve or disapprove of the request based on
the above criteria. A finding of disapproval may be appealed in accordance with the
Colorado Revised Statutes. A Planning Commission Resolution formalizing the
Commission's action will be prepared'
C. The basis for the Location and Extent Review is found in the Colorado Revised
statutes (s30-28-1 10(1Xa)) that requires ...whenever any county planning
commissioi...nas adopted à master ptan of the county...no road, park, or other public
way, ground, or space, no public buitding or structure, or no public utility, whether publicly
orþiñately owned, shatt be constructed or authorized in the unincorporated territory of
the county untit and unless the proposed location and extent thereof has been submitted
to and approved by such county planning commission'
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VICINITY MAP
South Canyon PropertY
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D. Typically a Location and Extent Review does not include conditions of approval
based on tf,e single review criteria and finding, however, additional review with the
County Attorney'J Office has determined that conditions of approval relevant to the
review criteria may be appropriate and can be includeci in the Planning Commission
decision on the Location and Extent Review.
III. STAFF REVIEW AND ANALYSIS - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Garfield County Comprehensive Plan 2030 designates the site as Residential
Medium High (RMH¡. tt is also located partially within the City of Glenwood Springs Three
Mile Urban Area of lnfluence. Relevant sections of the Comprehensive Plan were
included in the Application and key provisions outlined below in italics with staff analysis
shown in bold. An excerpt from the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map is also
provided.
section 3 tJrban Growth Areas and lntergovernmental coordination
Strategies/Actions No. 7: Work cooperatively within the region on rssues that transcend
potitical boundaries such as housing, transit and economic development.
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TRAIL SYSTEM PLAN
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The Application is submitted by the City of Glenwood Springs, the property owner,
however, the plans for the trail system have been developed with input and support
from various key agencies including the Bureau of Land Management (BLM),
Golorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association
(RFMBA) and Garfield County. The joint effort is indicative of the
intergovernmental cooperation that has gone into the planning of the project. The
zoning of the property is Rural (R) and a Park is a permitted use that zone district.
Section 4 - Economics, Employment and Tourism
poticy #6: The County recognizes that the tourism industry is an impoñant part of the
regionateconomy and the County recognizes thatthe tourism industry is enhanced by (1)
ofen space and scenic yrsfas (2) public trails and other recreational opportunities (3)
pubtic access to pubtic lands (4) a healthy environment and habitats for hunting and'fishing
(5) green belts and open area between communities (6) clean air and water (7)
localfoods and local Produce.
The proposed mountain bike trail system represents a significant public trail and
recreational opportunity, including access across public lands (BLM), maintaining
and utilizing open space between communities, creation of opportunities for public
enjoyment bf scenic vistas and public health benefits associated with outdoor
exercise.
Strategy #6: Ensure that tourism development is compatible with adiacent land uses and
preserves the natural environment of the County-
Extensive planning efforts have gone into creation of a low impact trail system with
appropriate supporting infrastructure such as parking areas and trailheads. The
Applicant should provide and maintain portable toilet facilities at the trailheads at
such time as use and demand warrants.
Secfion 5 - Recreation, Open Space, and Trails
/ssue *l: The County has traditionally suppofted (contributed to) the effot-ts of other
organizations fo create trails in the County.
The Gounty has provided a Ietter of support from the Board of County
Gommissioñers, for previous grant applications for the trail. A copy is included in
the Gity's submittal.
Goat#3: Provide opportunities for the tourism industry to utilize recreational
resources as wellas fo preserue recreation resources for localaccess.
The proposed trail system is an example of a recreational resource that will benefit
both tourism and local citizens.
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Goat #4: Support the development of a continuous trail system within Gartied County
and along both maior river corridors.
The proposed trail system is ideally located to become part of larger overall trail
system in the County.
policy #2: Any actions regarding open space and trails must respect the property
righté of tand owners in the County and must be based on the concepts of iust
compensation or mutual benefits for landowners, residents and visitors.
The City is the owner of the property which is currently utilized for a number of
purposés including a land fill and gun club - shooting facility. The trail plans have
beeh designed to avoid impacting other uses. lmpacts on other land owners in the
South Canyon area need to be mitigated by thorough oversight and maintenance
of the proposed trailsystem. Provision and maintenance of portable toilet facilities
and addressing trash at the trailheads is an important consideration.
Secfion 6 - Agriculture
Goal #2:
Goal #3:
Preserue a significant rural character in the County'
Preserue scenic and visual corridors in the County.
Policy #1: Agricutturat tand witt be protected from infringement andassociated impacts
of higher-intensity land uses with buffer areas between the agricultural uses and the
proposed project.
The proposed trail system is located in an area that should have minimal impacts
on agriculture and will help to preserve a scenic and visual corridor.
Section I - Natural Resources
Issue *2: Many of the natural resources in the County are also under the iurisdiction
of other agencies and extend beyond County boundaries. Therefore, a cooperative
approach is required.
/-(Goat#1: Ensure that natural, scenic, ecological and criticalwildlife habitat resources
-tÃre protected and/or impacts mitigated.
The proposed trail system reflects a high degree of cooperation with and review
by BLM and CPW.
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EXCERPT FROM COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
FUTURE LAND USE MAP t
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General Location of the
Applicant's Proposal, along
the west side of the County
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General Location of the
Applicant's Proposal, along
the west side of the County
Road
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= URBAN GROWTH AREA
= URBAN AREA OF INFLUENCE
= CITY LIMITS
= RURAL EMPLOYMENT CTR.
= TOWN CENTER
= PUBLIC LANDS / OPEN SPACE
Chapter 3 Section 7 Water and Sewer Services
Goal No. 1: Ensure the provision of legal, adequate, dependable, cost-effective and
enviranmentatty sound sewer and water Services for new development'
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The proposed mountain bike trail system has the potential to create demand for
toilei facilitiee. The Applicant should provide and maintain portable toilet facilities
at the trailheads at such time as use and demand warrants.
1. public notice required for the Location and Extent Review included publication,
posting, and certified mailing to property owners within 200 ft. and mineral right owners.
The Aþplicant has represented that the public notice as required by the Code has been
compläied by the Applicant. Required documentation will be presented prior to the public
hearing.
2. The Application was referred to the County Road and Bridge Department. Their
comments address parking (off-street), truck traffic and bike safety, and signage (see
attached). The Applicant lras represented that they are working closely with the County
Road and Bridge Department and will obtain any required permits.
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2.2
Trail Tlpe Name: Frontcoturhy Trail (Trarnway)
Difñculg Rafing: Less Ðiffctrlt to Mode¡ate
Difñcult¡' St'ml¡ol: Green Circle or Bh¡e Square
T¡'pical Tlead \1idth: 16"-50"
T¡'pical Corridor \ltidth : 48"-60"
Î'ead Rugosih': Relatively smooth. soure roctts
or rocks, ptotntsions {-1" above trail tread
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l\Inrimuur Sustai¡red Grade: 159o
\Iasimum Gt'¡¡tle: 207o rvith surface treâùneût
T1'pical Trend ìtnterlals: Naftual stuface rv¡th
surfacing anreudme¡rts rvhere necessary
Sieleslope Steepuess: Flat to 757o
Ttrrn Radius: Wide and oPel
Î'aiUstructule Formalitl': For:¡al. 48" rvldtlt
\ì:et År'efl (:l'ossing Foruralit,r: Fonnal trridges
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TRAIL SPECIFICATIONS
3. The Application was referred to CPW with comments provided indicating no major
concerns with the first phase of trail development (see attached). The comments note
habitat issues for future trail development, enforcement of rules associated with
discouraging illegal trail building and dog control, and winter range closures. Copies of
the CpW approvát of a trail grant for the proposed South Canyon Trail System is included
in the Application.
4. The Application was referred to BLM, no additional comments were received. The
Application contains a copy of the Environmental Assessment (EA) completed by the BLM
ii àO16 on the South Canyon Trail proposal. The EA addressed a wide range of issues
including habitat impacts, weeds, and cultural resources. The EA includes a "Finding of
No Sigñificant lmpact" and a Decision Record that "This decision will result in the
construction and maintenance of a trail for non-motorized recreation activities." lt also
includes the statement that "lt will help meet growing local demands for mountain biking
and other non-motorized activity opportunities. A planned and designed trail will reduce
potential natural resource impacts." A letter of support from the BLM for the Applicant's
grant applications for the trail project is also included in the application submittal.
S. The Application was referred to the County Vegetation Manager with no comments
received at this time. Comments received prior to the public hearing will be presented at
the hearing. The Application included a summary of ongoing invasive weed management
by the City in South Canyon including weed mapping and treatment receipts/records.
6. The proposed trail system will need to meet safety standards and it is anticipated
that the City as property owner will be managing safety issues, including during
construction, through its Parks and Recreation Department. Safety rules and access
restrictions associa[ed with the historic mines are anticipated and would be implemented
by the City.
T. The proposed trail system is located in unincorporated Garfield County. The
County Sherriff provides law enforcement services in the unincorporated portions of the
County.
L A bridge on the lower trail section will cross a section of the stream in South
Canyon. Thé Applicant has provided copies of the plans and a statement from the
Appicant's Engineer, SGM (see attached), indicating that the waterway under the bridge
is.adequate to pass a 1OO-year storm without overtopping the bridge.
g. The Application was referred to the County Building Department (see attached)
with comrnents indicating that building permits would be required for structures with roofs
and fences. Andy Schwaller Chief Building Official has previously determined that a
grading permit woulO be required for the proposed trail construction and the Applicant has
submitted the required Permit.
10. The Application submittal includes a draft detailed History and Summary of the
South Canyon.Coal Mine Historic Site. The draft includes recommendations for certain
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historic elements including the need for additional inventorying of small scale elements.
The report indicates that the tramway bed is ideal as a multiuse interpretive recreational
trail.
11. At the time of preparation of the Staff Report public notice was still being completed
and as a result no public comments have been received. Any comments received prior
to the public hearing will be presented at the hearing with copies provided for the
Commission members. The Application submittals include documentation of significant
public outreach as part of the trail planning process including input from affected
neighboring property owners in the South Canyon area.
12. lnitial trail construction has begun and was allowed by the County on lower
sections of the trail that are along existing historic roadway alignments and did not
represent areas of new disturbance.
The suggested findings for approval of the Location and Extent make reference to the
approval criteria contained in Section 4-111 (C) of the Land Use and Development Code:
Location and Extent Review Criteria - Secfion 4-111 (C)
The Ptanning Commrssion shall determine whether the project is in general
conformance with the Comprehensive Plan.
Suggested Findings for APProval
1. That proper public notice was provided as required for the hearing before the
Planning Commission.
2. That the hearing before the Planning Commission was extensive and complete,
that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted or could be submitted
and that all interested parties were heard at that hearing.
3. That for the above stated and other reasons, approval of the Location & Extent
request by the City of Glenwood Springs for the South Canyon Mountain Bike Trail
System is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of
Garfield County.
4. That the Location and Extent request has been determined to be in general
conformance with the Comprehensive Plan 2030, as amended.
S. That the Location and Extent request is in conformance with the Review Criteria
contained in Section 4-111, Location and Extent of the Garfield County Land Use
and Development Code, as amended'
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6. The determination of General Conformance is based on the Applicant's
representations in their Application submittals and at the public hearing before the
Planning Commission.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Location and Extent for the
South Canyon Mountain Bike Trail System subject to the suggested findings and the
conditions of approval outlined below. A resolution of the Planning Commission will be
prepared consistent with the Commission's motion. The Commission's action is the final
decision unless appealed. The Commission's motion should include authorization for the
Chairman and Secretary to sign the resolution.
1. That all representations made by the Applicant in the Application shall be
conditions of approval unless specifically altered by the conditions of approval contained
herein.
2. That the Facility shall be operated in accordance wÍth all applicable Federal, State,
and local regulations governing the operation of this type of facility.
3. That the Applicant shall obtain all required permits from the County Building
Department and Road and Bridge Department. Additional restrictions may be applied by
the County Road and Bridge Department.
4. That the Applicant shall provide ongoing maintenance for the Trail System
including trash collection and provision of portable toilets at the trailheads when warranted
based on use and demand.
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IIISOUTH CANYON MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILSYSTEM LOCATION AND EXTENT REVIEWGARFIELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSIONPUBLIC HEARING _ 4/1 I /18APPLICANT. CITY OF GNWOOD SPRINGS
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LOCATION AND EXTENT CRITERIAThe request is being considered in occordonce with GorfieldCounty Lond Use ond Development Code, Section 4-l I 1Locotion ond Extent Review. The review criterio for o locotionextent is noted below.is in generol conformonce wífh fhe Comprehensive Plon.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TOPICSfhot tronsce nd políttcolboundories such os housing, tronsit ondecono mic deve/o pmenf .part of the regionol eco nomy ond the County recognrzes thaf the fourísmindusfry is enhonced bV (l) open spoce ond scenic visfos (2) public trailsond other recreotionolopporfunities (3) public occess fo publíc lands (4)o heolthy envtronmenf and habttots for hunttng ond I'ishing (5) greenbe/ts ond open oreo befween com munities (61 c/eon aír ond woter (7)locol foods ond locolproduce.odioce nf land uses and preserves the nof ural environmenf of fhe County.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TOPICSefforts of other orgontzofíons fo creoie troils in fhe Counfy.Goo/ #3: Provtde opportunifies for the tourísm tndustry fo uftlizerecreotionalresources os well os fo preserve recreofion resources forIocal occess.Goal #4: Support the deve/opment of o continuous frailsysfem wíthinGarfield Co unty ond olong both mojor rtver conidors.Policy #2:Any octions regordrng open spoce ond troils must respecf theproperty righfs of land owners in fhe County ond must be bosed on theconcepfs of iusf compensofion or muf ual benefifs for landowners,residen ts ond visitors.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TOPICSPolicy # I: Agriculturol land will be protected from tnfringemenf andossoóiofedimpocts of hrgher-intensify tond uses wíth bítffer oreosbetween the ogrícultural uses ond the proposed project/ssue *2: Many of the naturol resources ín the County are o/so under fhei urisdic tíon of othe r ogencies ond extend beyond Co unty boundories.Therefore, o cooperotíve opprooch is required.Goal #l: Ensure thaf notural scenic, eco/ogicoland crificol wildlifehobifot resources ore profected and/or impacfs mitigofed.
OTHER KEY TOPICS
2345SUGGESTED FINDINGSThotPlonproper public notìce wos provided os required for the heoring before thening Commissîon.That the heoring before the Plonning Commission wos extensive ond complete,thot <rll pertinent focts, motters ond ìssues were submitted or could besubmitted ond thot oll interested porties were heord of thot heoring.Thot for the obove stoted ond other reosons, opprovol of the Locotion & Extentrequest by the City of Glenwood Springs for the South Conyon Mountoin BikeTroil System is in the best interest of the heolth, sofety, ond welfore of the citizensof Gorfield County.Thot the Locotion ond Extent request hos been determined to be in generolconformonce with the Comprehensive Plon 2030, os omended.Thot the Locqtion ond Extent request is in conformonce with the Review Criteriocontoined in Section 4-11,|, Locotion ond Extent of the Gorfield County Lond Useond Development Code, os omended.The determinotion of Generol Conformonce is bosed on the Applicont'srepresentotions in their Applicotion submittols ond of the public heoring beforelhe Plqnning Commission.6
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONStoff recommendotion is for opprovol subject to the following conditions. AResolution will be prepored for the Choirmon ond Secrefory's signolures inoccordonce with the Commìssion's motion ond direction.l. Thot oll representotions mode by the Applicont in the Applicotion sholl beconditions of opprovol unless specificolly oltered by the conditions of opprovolconloined herein.2. Thot the Focility sholl be operoted in occordonce with oll opplicoble Federol,Stote, ond locol regulotions governing the operotion of this type of focility.3. Thot the Applicont sholl obtoin oll required permits from the County BuildingDeporlment ond Rood ond Bridge Deportment. Additionol restrictions moybe opplied by the County Rood ond Bridge Deportment.4. Thot the Applicont sholl provide ongoing mointenonce for the Troil Systemincluding trosh colleclion ond provision of portoble toilets of the troilheodswhen worronted bosed on use ond demond.
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Road & Bridge
April3,20L8
Re: South Canyon Mountain Bike Trail System
City of Glenwood Springs
Glenn,
Garfield County Roacl & Briclge has reviewed and would like to comment on parking. To reduce and help
minimize conflict with resident traffic, landfill traffic and road maintance, we would recommend that all
parking be off road right of way and in designated parking lots. This would give users a safe place to
unload and load bícycles, kids etc..., also a safe place to get vehicles turned around.
The paved portion of County Road L34 from the land fill down has heavy truck traffic with steep grades
and no shoulders. Would recommend that signage be posted that would prohibit bicycle and pedestrian
on that portion of the road.
Some signage between the archery range parking area and the railroad corridor may be appropriate
Thanks for the opportunity to review.
Mike Prehm
Foreman Garfield County Road and Bridge
0298 County Rd. 3334
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 62s-8601Office
(970) 625-8627 Fax.
Glenn Haftmann
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Taylor Elm - DNR <taylor.elm@state.co.us>
Friday, March 30, 2018 2:47 PM
Glenn Hartmann
Re: City of Glenwood Springs South Canyon Mountain Bike Trail System Referrai
Hi Glenn,
Thanks for the opportunity to provide input on this proposat. I have heard from our two [oca[
DWMs, who's distrìcts are iptit'by this project, and they have some general concerns regarding the
potentiai for future development in this area, but no major issues or recommendations on this first
phase of trait devetopment. Their general concerns going forward for this area are as fottows:
1. Future trail development branching out into [ess. disturbed Bl-ÂÅ habitats surrounding the City
property wi[[ have more sÍgnÍficant Ímpacts on wiicjiife.
2. Enforcement of rutes and regutations is atways key and we encourage the City to provide some
enforcement efforts to diseourage ittegat trait buitding, dogs off leash, etc.
3. Winter closures for big game winter range in sections oi traii traversing important winter range
area5.
Thanks, ancl let us know if you have any questions.
Taylor E[rn
Land Use Speciatist
Northwest Region
P970.947.2971 | F970"947.2936 | C970.986.9767
00BB Witdlife Way, Gtenwood Springs, CO 81601
tavtor.etn@state.co.us I cpw.state.co.us
On'Wed, Mar28,2018 at5:49 PM, Glenn Hartmann <ghartmann@garfield-coqnry wrote:
Referral Agencies
Attached is a referral request form for the City of Glenwood Springs Location and Extent Review for the South
Canyon Mountain Bike Trail System. The form and this email includes links to review the Application
Submittals.
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Glenn Hartmann
From:
Sent:
lo:
Subiect:
Andy Schwaller
Tltursday, March 29,2OLB B:02 AM
Glenn Hartmann
RE: City of Glenwood Springs South Canyon Mountain Bike Trail System Referral
The usual regarding any structures with a roof and fences.
From: Glenn Hartmann
Sent: Wednesday, March 28,2018 5:50 PM
To: Kelly Cave <kcave@garfield-county.com>; Andy Schwaller <aschwaller@garfield-county.com>; Morgan Hill
<mhill@garfield-county.com>; Michael Prehm <mprehm@garfield-county.com>; Dan Goin <dgoin@garfield-
county.com>; Steve Anthony <santhony@garfield-county.com>; scott.hoyer@state.co.us; Taylor Elm - DNR
<taylor.elm@state.co. us>; msenor@ blm.gov
Subject: City of Glenwood Springs South Canyon Mountain Bike Trail System Referral
ReferralAgencies:
Attached isa referralrequestform forthe Cityof Glenwood Springs Location and Extent ReviewfortheSouth Canyon
Mountain Bike Trail System. The form and this email includes links to review the Application Submittals.
https://records.sarfield-countv.com/WebLink/Browse.aspx?sta rtid=3662993
your comments and input are requested and greatly appreciated, Please note the reduced time frame for providing
comments.
Comments can be submitted directly to me at ghartmann@garfield-countv.com and are requested by April 4th.
Please contact me if you have any difficulty access the Application documents or if you have questions regarding the
proposal. Thank you again for your assistance with this review'
Sincerely,
Glenn Hartmann, Principal Planner
Garfield County Community Development
97O-945-L377 xL57O
gha rtma nn@ga rfield-countv.com
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MEMORANDUM
Mike Pritchard - Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association
Mike Fowler - SGM Bridge Engineer z4+"
March 31,2018
South Canyon Trail Bridge
SGM 2018-SC-Bridge
SGM has performed the engineering design for the proposed trail bridge located on City of
Glenwood Springs property in South Canyon. The project consists of constructing concrete
bridge abutments and installing the bridge superstructure. The bridge superstructure is owned
by the City of Glenwood Springs and is currently located at the Red Mountain Trailhead in
Glenwood Springs. The bridge will be relocated to the proposed location in South Canyon to
provide a crossing of Sor-lth Canyon Creek for the new South Canyon Trail, which is currently
under construction.
The existing bridge superstructure consists of steel beams, a timber plank deck and peeled log
railings. lt is anticipated that the bridge can be removed, transported and reset without
modification to the bridge. The weight of the existing bridge is estimated to be 10,000 pounds.
The existing steel beams have adequate capacity to support a 90 pounds per square foot (psf)
pedestrian load, consistent with current American Association of Transportation Officials
(AASHTO) design criteria.
The bridge railing consists of vertical posts attached the steel beams and horizontal rails
spanning between the posts. The cleardistance between the horizontal railings is5Yz", which
satisfies the MSHTO requirement for maximum gap distance of 6". The height of railing
measured from the deck is 3'-7y4", which meets the AASHTO requirement of minimum railing
height of 3'-6'.
The bridge spans South Canyon Creek approximately 600 feet upstream of the confluence with
the Colorado River. SGM has performed a basic hydrology and hydraulics analysis using the
US Geological Survey (USGS) StreamStats application and FlowMaster software. According to
the StreamStats application, the South Canyon Creek drainage area above the bridge is 11.1
square miles and the predicted 1OO-year flow is 322 cubic feet per second (cfs). According to
the FlowMaster analysis, the water depth at the bridge is calculated to be approximately 3 feet
below the bottom of the steel beam for the 322 cfs design event. ïhe analysis was based on
the channel cross section shown in the General Layout Elevation view (from SGM topographic
survey), an assumed channel slope of 0.05 fVft and a Mannings coefficient of 0.060. Based on
these results, it is our opinion that the waterway opening under the bridge is adequate to pass a
1OO-year storm event without overtopping the bridge.
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A bridge scour analysis has not been performed because this bridge is not considered a critical
structure and no geotechnical data is available for the channel bank soils. We recommend that
backfill in front of, and around, the abutments be armored with onsite rock materialto the extent
practical to provide nominal scour protection.
The City of Glenwood Springs Engineering Department has requested that a representative of
SGM perform rebar placement inspections prior to all concrete pours. Please contact me in
advance of these activities to schedule the necessary inspections.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
cc: David Kotz, SGM
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