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GRAVITY HAUS - ASPEN
Parcel Number 2737-18217-801
Gravity Haus
315 E. Hyman Ave.
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Prepared By:
Hans E. Brucker, PE
Pinnacle Design Consulting Group, Inc.
0805 Buckpoint Road
Carbondale, Colorado 81623
March 20, 2023
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Sheet 1
Table of Contents 2
Introduction/General Description ..3
Project Description .. 3
Existing Drainage Conditions .3-4
Proposed Drainage System Design .4
URMP Design Principles .4
Water Quality .4-5
Peak Flow Rates On-Site-Rational Method 5-6
Pipe Capacities 6
Detention 7-8
Outlet Works .8
Erosion Control 8
Maintenance 8-9
Nearest Flood Zone 9
Mudflow Area 9
Conclusions .9
Recommendations .....10
References 10
Engineering Certificate . 10
Appendix:
Reduced Civil Drawings(Sheets Cl through C4)
Soils Report
Computer Printouts
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Introduction/General Description
This drainage report has been prepared for the redevelopment of a commercial building located at 315 E.
Hyman Avenue in Aspen, Colorado. The building lies just south of Hyman Avenue, and is bordered by
Wagner Park to the south and a commercial building to the east and the Prospector Lodge to the west. As
part of the remodel, a majority of the existing structure will be disturbed, including the garden level
heated slab. In addition, most of the all of the hardscape in the garden level will be replaced to
accommodate a new snow melt system.
A site visit was performed as part of this evaluation to verify, to the extent possible, the existing flow
regimes and to provide the necessary input data required to model storm water runoff quantities, which in
this instance,will be routed to a detention/water quality tank under the existing garden level slab.
Project Description
The drainage areas analyzed in this report consist of the entire Lot area. The aforementioned
impervious areas, analyzed for water quality and detention, consist of approximately 8,805
square feet.
To complete the drainage analysis, we have analyzed the developed conditions on the site as
primarily (1) one drainage basin. Based on an analysis of the Lot and a site visit, we have
determined that little, if any of the storm water from the Lot flows offsite. This is largely due to
building roof drains and patio drains conveying stormwater to the lower garden level. See Sheet
C2 for the analyzed basin areas.
As part of the drainage design, and per our discussions with City of Aspen Engineering staff, we
have concluded that redevelopment of the site, due to its low-lying nature and minimal green
space area, requires 100% detention. Furthermore, in this particular case, there is not sufficient
area on the site, except for under the garden level, to satisfy the detention volume requirement.
As part of our final design calculations, we will a provide a detention tank which will
accommodate both the 100-year storm, 1-hour precipitation depth.
Existing Drainage Conditions
The Aspen Townsite Lots are considered flat with grades generally between zero (0) and two (2)percent.
The Lots slope from southwest to northeast and storm water is ultimately tributary to the Roaring Fork
River Basin via infiltration.
The gross Lot area is 9,007 square feet or .207 acres.
There is no vegetation on the Lots or major defined drainage basins on the Lots or immediately up-
gradient which pose a flooding concern in the study area.
A soils letter was provided at the time of this report. The underlying soils consist of mostly sands and
coarse gravels. Our experience suggests that larger cobbles and boulders may also be present.
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According to the City of Aspen Urban Runoff Management Plan (URMP) the project is classified as a
Major since more than 1,000 square feet of impervious area will be added or disturbed and more than
50% of the existing structure will be disturbed. To the best of our knowledge, a comprehensive drainage
study has not been previously performed for these Aspen Townsite Lots.
Proposed Drainage System Design:
Per the City of Aspen URMP, latest addition, mitigation of on-site storm water requires providing water
quality treatment and detention for all of the impervious areas. As part of the drainage analysis, we have
provided calculations for the Major peak flow rates, water quality control volumes, and detention volume
requirements. In addition, we have utilized the 100-year storm precipitation in order to size the required
100-year detention tank.
The proposed design contemplates capturing the runoff from the commercial impervious areas and
routing it to a single centralized detention tank and providing centralized detention.
To the best of our knowledge, items such as streets, utilities, and existing structures will not be adversely
impacted by the proposed drainage design, except for items that have been specifically noted on the
proposed Civil Plans for the Project.
URMP Design Principles:
The project, to the extent possible considering all of the input parameters, has been designed in concert
with the principles of the URMP. We considered water quality and detention early in the design process
and have used the only feasible location on the site for incorporating detention and water quality
mitigation measures for the project. The impervious areas have been minimized, to the extent possible,
given the ultimate design goals by the design team and the owner. We have maintained, to the extent
possible,the flat area on the site for water quality benefits.
The drainage system has been designed to allow for maintenance via the use of manhole access lids.
Water Quality:
As part of the site drainage calculations using the WQCV methodology, we have analyzed the site
primarily as a single, fully developed drainage basin. This drainage basin is shown on sheet C2.
The Water Quality Control Volume (WQCV) calculations for the main drainage basin are based on
effective values determined by applying Level 0 MDCIA. The analysis includes the application of
Figures 8.14 and 8.16. Below is a summary table of the required water quality control volume for the
overall drainage basin, as well as, application of the following formula:
The WQCV(ft3)=(watershed in)(Basin Area ft2)(1 ft/ 12 in)
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Water Quality Control Volume Requirement
Level 0
Basin Total % MDCIA
or Area Impervious Effective (Watershed-in) WQCV
Sub-Basin sf % in cf
Imperviousness
"B" 8,805 100% 100 0.255 187.1
Peak Flow Rates On-Site—Rational Method:
Based on the URMP,we will calculate the peak flow rates for each Sub-Basin and return period by using
the Rational Method as follows:
Rational Method:
Given:
Q=CIA
Where:
Q=Peak Discharge, cfs for the return period
C=Runoff Coefficient
I =Rainfall Intensity,inches/hour
A=Drainage Area,acres
Based on the time-intensity-frequency curve for the Aspen area and for a 60-minute duration storm, the
intensity for a 5-minute time-of-concentration (the minimum rate in the URMP and recommended for
small City of Aspen Lots) is approximately as follows:
100-year intensity: Iloo =6.32 inches per hour
The historic 100-year runoff coefficient is as follows for NRCS Hydrologic Soils Type`B":
Ctoohi5t =0.35
The developed 100-year runoff coefficients, assuming 100% impervious area, are as follows for NRCS
Hydrologic Soils Type"B":
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Since we are not flood routing in this case with the 100-year and 5-year storms, we only calculated the
historic and developed 100-year peak flow rates for each Basin.
The historic 100-year Sub-Basin Peak Runoff Rates are as follows:
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Historic 100-Year Peak Flow Rate
Major
Tc=5-
Basin Runoff % Total Area 100-year min. 100-year
Classification Impervious Area acres Runoff 100-year Peak Flow
sf Coefficient Intensity cfs
in/hr
"A" Pervious 0 9,000 0.207 0.35 6.32 0.46
The developed 100-year Basin Peak Runoff Rate is as follows:
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Developed 100-year Peak Flow Rate
Basin % Area Area 100-year Tc= 5- Major
min.
or Impervious sf Acres Runoff 100-year 100-year
Sub- Coefficient Intensity Peak Flow
Basin
in/hr cfs
"B" 100% 8,805 0.202 0.95 6.32 1.21
Pipe Capacities:
Pipes from roof areas have already been routed to the drywell/detention area as part of the original project
and will be connected to the new drywell.
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Detention:
In order to provide detention for the proposed improvements, the only feasible solution is a cast in place,
concrete detention tank. Based on a 100-year precipitation rate of 1.23 inches and a total impervious
tributary area of 8,805 ft2,the total detention requirement is (8,805 ft3 x 1.23 in/(12 in/ft)=902.5 ft3).
The tank should be sized as follows:
W=6.5 ft
L= 12ft
H= 10.5 ft
The total usable tank volume is therefore (6.5 ft x 12 ft x 10.5 ft=819.0 ft3).
If we assume that there will be 12" if washed rock around the perimeter of the tank, it will provide an
additional volume of((2 x 6.5+2 x 12)x 10.5 x 1)x .30= 116.6 ft2.
So,the total tank volume with surrounding washed rock is 925.6 ft2.
The tank,therefore,has been designed with sufficient capacity.
We have located the detention tank in the only feasible position on the site. In order to maximize the
setback distances from the adjacent footings and foundation, the tank will be cast in place concrete and
has been designed in concert with the structural plans for the new remodel.
The percolation area within the perimeter of the detention tank must also be verified by the following,
based on the drywell side wall area:
CTL Thompson has estimated that the percolation rate of the site will be around 20 min./in. Based upon
our experience working in the downtown core we have found the percolation is almost always greater
than 8 min./inch given the sandy nature of the soils.
If we use a percolation rate of 8 min/in, the hydraulic conductivity of the soil will be 15 ft/day or 1.74 x
10-4 ft/sec.
The minimum percolation area can be calculated based on the URMP using the following equation:
Ap=(Vr)/(K)(43,200)
Where:
Ap= Total area of the sides of the percolation area, square feet
Vr=Runoff volume for 100-year event,cubic feet
K=Hydraulic conductivity of soil,feet/second.
AP=(902.5 ft3)/[(1.74 x 10-4)(43,200)] = 120 ft2
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The bottom 48"of the detention tank area being 148 ft2, is greater than 120 ft2, so this requirement will be
satisfied.
The drain time of the detention tank is a function of the total storage height. For calculation purposes we
will assume that the total height is 10.5 feet. Therefore, if we use a conservative percolation rate of
8 min./inch,the total drain time will be as follows:
(10.5 ft x 12 in/ft x 8 min./in)x(1 hr/60 min)= 16.8 hours
Therefore, a conservative estimate of the drain time will be 16.8 hours.
If the percolation rate is found to be slower than 8 min./in the detention tank can be evacuated via
pumping.
Outlet Works:
The outlet works for the project will be facilitated via infiltration from the detention/water quality tank.
We have also provided a secondary simplex pump, backup system which will pump to an exterior area
drain (release location) adjacent to the Wagner Park. Given the side of the detention/water quality tank,
coupled with the screened rock under the basement slab, we do not anticipate that this system will ever
initiate pumping.
Erosion Control:
Given the size of the project, disturbance to the site will be minimal.
There is not sufficient area on the site for a vehicle tracking pad, however, the site will likely be hand
excavated, so mud tracking will not be an issue. All excavations should be planned to minimize, to the
extent possible, damage to surrounding vegetation.
Maintenance:
Piping shown on the plan should be checked for debris buildup on an annual basis. Any encountered
debris should be removed as required to ensure that facilities are working properly. The drainage
collection system should also be checked after construction to ensure that it is free of debris and silt. If
debris and silt are encountered, it should be removed via pumping or other mechanical means.
Per the City of Aspen URMP, drywells must be inspected and maintained yearly to remove sediment and
debris that may be encountered. Maintenance should be in accordance with a submitted maintenance plan
to the City describing the maintenance schedule that will be facilitated by the owners of the development.
Minimum inspection and maintenance for the drywell should include the following:
- Inspect drywell annually and after every storm that exceeds 0.5 inches of precipitation.
- Remove sediment, debris and trash or other waste material from the drywell with a trash pump or
by hand and dispose of at suitable disposal site per local, state and federal waste regulati¢�.�CE I E D
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- Evaluate the drain-down time of the drywell to ensure that the maximum 24-hour maximum is
not being exceeded. If the drain-down time is being exceeded then the drywell percolation area
should be further cleaned via pumping or jetting. Additional percolation perforations in the
sidewalls could also be pursued by additional drilling methods.
The following checklist should be administered for the pump vault biannually:
- Check the pump vault twice annually. Before the Spring snowmelt is preferable.
- Refer to manufacturer's instructions for specific pump maintenance.
- Check pump electrical circuit and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter(GFCI)to assure proper
function.
- Remove the pump vault cover and check for silt or debris.—Remove as may be required.
- Check that the float level controls including the alarm float are functioning properly.
- Check that the weep hole in the discharge pipe is free of obstructions.
- Exercise pump and any valves on the system piping.
- Check for any leaks around discharge pipe.
- Make sure that the pump body is submersed in water so that the seals do not dry out.
- Check that the exterior discharge location is free of obstructions and that it will drain
back to the pump vault accordingly.
- Verify that alarm(activated when the tank is full)is functioning.
Nearest Flood Zone:
The subject property is not located within a major FIRM area.
Mudflow Area:
Based on URMP Figure 7.1c,the Lot is not in a mudflow Zone.
Conclusions:
The proposed design utilizes a treatment train approach, whereby the runoff will be collected once it has
passed through drain pipe with disconnected impervious areas (used as much as possible in this case) via
the use of area drains and roof drains. The drainage will then be conveyed to the detention tank/water
quality tank from where it will infiltrate into the ground.
To the extent possible, we have avoided unnecessary impervious areas and have designed the proposed
plan in concert with the URMP and the desires of the client. The proposed design will improve the
existing drainage conditions by increasing water quality treatment in areas not previously mitigated as
such.
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Recommendations:
1. Positive drainage should be constructed away from the building foundation in accordance with the
grading and drainage plan(if proposed grades are shown).
2. A separate concrete, detention/water quality tank should be installed to provide detention and water
quality for the development.
3. Erosion control measures recommended above should be strictly followed.
4. Maintenance for drainage facilities should be in accordance with the aforementioned maintenance
section.
References:
City of Aspen URMP(latest edition)
USDCM Vols. 1-3 and Spreadsheets
Engineering Certificate:
I hereby affirm that this report and accompanying plans, for the proposed remodel located at 315 E.
Hyman Ave, were prepared by me for the owners thereof in accordance with the provisions of the City of
Aspen Urban Runoff Management Plan and approved variances and exceptions listed thereto. I
understand that it is the policy of the City of Aspen that the City of Aspen does not and will not assume
liability for drainage facilities designed by others.
Hans E. Brucker License No. 35088
Licensed Professional Engineer, State of Colorado
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Gravity Haus
315 E. Hyman Avenue
Aspen, CO 81611
Attention: Grady Huff
Subject: Preliminary Design Parameters for Water Quality Vault
AspenHaus
315 E. Hyman Avenue
Aspen, Colorado
Project No. GS06759.000-125
CTLIThompson, Inc. (CTLIT) has been retained to perform a geotechnical
engineering investigation for the AspenHaus project located at 315 E. Hyman Av-
enue in Aspen, Colorado. The scope of our services was generally described in
our Proposal No. GS 23-0009 which includes drilling one exploratory boring south
of the existing building. The site is currently not accessible to drilling due to per-
mitting and access restrictions. Prior to our subsurface investigation, we are
providing preliminary recommendations for design of the water quality vault and
anticipated infiltration rates of the subsoils based on information from nearby
sites. Prior to construction of the vault, we will need to verify the assumptions in
this letter by drilling an exploratory boring at the site.
A new water quality vault is planned in the courtyard area in the center of
the building. Plans for the new vault were not available at the time of this letter.
We understand the vault will be approximately 8 feet wide by 10 feet long. The
bottom of the new vault will be about 5 to 6 feet below the top of the basement
slab elevation. This would likely be at least 6 feet below the elevation of the court-
yard area. We should be provided with plans for the vault when they are devel-
oped so that we can revise our recommendations, if necessary.
In the opinion of CTLIT, the primary geotechnical concern with the water
quality vault construction is undermining and/or destabilizing the existing building
foundation during excavation. Our subsurface information and experience from
nearby sites indicate the subsoils at the site will classify as Type C, pursuant to
OSHA standards governing excavations. Unbraced excavation slopes in Type C
soils should be no steeper than 1.5 to 1.0 (horizontal to vertical). For a 6-foot-
deep excavation, this would result in a slope that extends 9 feet laterally from the
vault perimeter.
We suggest that the contractor consider pre-shoring of the vault excava-
tion. An appropriate technique would be to install micropiles around the perimeter
of the vault. This would significantly reduce the volume of excavated soils, as well
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as subsequent backfill. Typically, micropiles for this type of application are de-
signed by specialty design-build contractors. For preliminary design, we anticipate
micropile lengths of about 15 feet. This should be re-evaluated once we are able
to drill the exploratory boring at the subject site.
Our subsurface and laboratory data from nearby sites, and our experience
in the Aspen Core area, indicate the natural soils contain less than 20 percent silt
and clay size material. CTLIT judges that a hydraulic conductivity rate (k) of 0.034
to 0.0034 ft/sec for the silty gravel soils anticipated at the site is appropriate for
preliminary design. We judge this hydraulic conductivity (k) correlates to a vertical
percolation rate faster than 3 inches per hour (i.e., 20 mins/inch).
We are available to discuss the contents of this letter. Please contact us if
you have questions or need additional information.
Respectfully submitted,
CTLITHOMPSON, INC.
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