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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGorsuch Haus_scopePurpose and Scope of the Lift Evaluation Continuation The initial lift report on replacement of Lift 1A evaluated nine options. Following review by the Stakeholders and a public open house, the lift report was presented at the City Council work session held Oct 30, 2017. The result of the meeting was a desire to continue with three options: two which were part of the initial report (1, 7) and a new, third option (7a) which resulted from City Council’s review and discussion at the meeting. Scope of Work The following Scope of Work identifies the additional evaluation required to complete the lift report. The Scope highlights a desire to complete an evaluation of all three options for functionality. Each task identifies a party expected to complete the corresponding work. Parties include the SE Group, City of Aspen and the existing Stakeholders. The tasks are described with consideration of the three options below. Task 1: The SE Group to further study lift and skiing concepts and to complete the following for each option described 1. Lift Location Option 1 – Lift Location South of the Dolinsek Property The additional study to include: a. The lift loading area at the proposed lift location further detailed to establish the grades for the ski lift terminal, elevations and grades for the climb out area above the terminal, and the clearance for the mountain access road; Mountain Operations staging area shown b. The access routes for pedestrians identified from the Monarch Street area, Lift One Lodge project area, Lift One Park, South Aspen Street, and the St. Regis Neighborhood area; Pedestrian improvements, such as additional sidewalks, pathways, stairs or outside escalators which could improve accessibility diagramed c. The area required for snowmaking, snow storage, and snow-cat movement identified and evaluated; A solution for skiing past the lift mazing area down to Dean Street and the ability to groom the lower area d. The identification of the land ownership within the ski corridor and required corridor limits e. The building areas affected by ski runs or lifts identified for the Lift One Lodge, Gorsuch Haus, and the area for potential relocated space shown f. Describe access and staging space for emergency vehicles, and winter and summer truck unloading outside of the proposed turn around at the top of Aspen Street g. The consultant should review and specifically recommend, comment on the optimal user experience, attractiveness of the ski portal and skier experience as well as the secondary effects of noise and safety beyond the absolute minimum; recommendation is to be based on the ideal conditions h. Indicate the location for the support programs (Ski Patrol, Mountain Operations) that will be accessible from the snow surface 2. Lift location Option 7 – Lift Terminal location at Dean Street with ski return to the terminal location above the historical Lift One Terminal This option is to be further studied and evaluated to include: a. The limits to the ski run and safety zone adjacent to and in between buildings and lift towers (new and old) determined, the return ski run width required to be evaluated as a repeat skiing and operationally realistic skiing corridor b. The space and maneuvering requirements for the grooming of the ski runs identified and evaluated c. Any Colorado Passenger Tramway Board variances for proposed lift identified for this option d. The maze and loading area defined and designed to improve the relation to the St. Regis Hotel neighborhood; Pedestrian and skier access included, and the access routes identified; Any pedestrian improvements such as sidewalks, pathways, stairs or outside escalators to be evaluated e. The building area affected by ski runs or lifts identified for the Lift One Lodge, Gorsuch Haus, and the area for potential relocated space to be shown f. The land-supporting lift and skiing included and evaluated for the possibility of a permanent easement for uses including the space requirement for snow-cat movement and snow making g. Describe access and staging space for emergency vehicles, and winter and summer truck unloading outside of the proposed turn around at the top of Aspen Street h. The consultant should review and specifically recommend, comment on the optimal user experience, attractiveness of the ski portal and skier experience as well as the secondary effects of noise and safety beyond the absolute minimum; recommendation is to be based on the ideal conditions i. Indicate the location for the support programs (Ski Patrol, Mountain Operations) that will be accessible from the snow surface 3. Option 7A – Lift terminal near the existing lift location with a load station and a connector lift from Dean Street This option is characterized by two alternative approaches. The first is a lift at Dean Street with a load station terminal near the existing Lift 1A location, allowing repeat skiing. The second alternative to be evaluated in this option is a pedestrian lift connection joining Dean Street with the existing location (adjusted to the proposed Gorsuch Haus location). The connection lift would be similar to the “Skittles” Sky Cab connection at Snowmass (Pulse Gondola), a Cabriolet lift (stand-up, open-air lift such as at Winter Park) or alternative, aerial people moving system for access to the existing lift site. This option is to be evaluated and include the following: a. A plan of lift alignments, location of the loading station for each lift, and/or people mover options evaluated b. A cross section of the loading/unloading terminal for lift or people mover options identified and prepared c. The horizontal and vertical space needed for lifts and ski runs established and consider pedestrian access, skier slow down, and mazing space requirements d. The route and requirements for the grooming of the ski runs identified; space required for snow making, snow storage, and snow-cat movements established e. The Colorado Passenger Tramway Board variances for lifts that may be required identified f. Pedestrian access to be included, and access routes identified; sidewalks, pathways, stairs or outdoor escalators g. The building area of the Gorsuch Haus and the Lift One Lodge shown and if there is relocated building space, to be generally determined h. The land that is needed to support the lifts and skiing evaluated for the possibility of a permanently established corridor i. Describe access and staging space for emergency vehicles, and winter and summer truck unloading outside of the proposed turn around at the top of Aspen Street j. The consultant should review and specifically recommend, comment on the optimal user experience, attractiveness of the ski portal and skier experience as well as the secondary effects of noise and safety beyond the absolute minimum; recommendation is to be based on the ideal conditions k. Indicate the location for the support programs (Ski Patrol, Mountain Operations) that will be accessible from the snow surface 4. Task 2: Discussion of Variances with the Tramway Board staff There is a need to seek an informal review by the Colorado Tramway Board of the identified variances for all options to gain a clear understanding of their feasibility. The SE Group is to review the options with the Tramway Board Staff to gain an opinion of the probability of obtaining any variances. This opinion is to include information on the variance process, impediments identified, and conditions that might apply in a formal variance process, and the minimum clearance previously approved by the Board in Colorado. 5. Task 3: Review of the Historic Impact on the Lift For each of the options (1, 7, 7a) The City of Aspen is to continue to define the implications on the historic designation, the historic values, the maintenance approaches of the historic resources and the type of interpretation of resources that may be desirable. The desired space surrounding the historic features is to be evaluated by the City of Aspen. The City of Aspen will provide opinion on the impacts and possibilities for the historic lift features and provide suggestions to leave in place, move, or re-adapt. 6. Task 4: Stakeholder Input to Incorporate in the Final Report The Existing Stakeholders are to provide input into the lift study which will include: a. Indications of the willingness of the owners to consider changes to their plans, and any conditions to be attached to such changes, to accommodate the three options i. This is to include the relocated building space that may be affected and the possible locations for other buildings or replacement space (Lift One Lodge, Gorsuch Haus) b. The ski operation considerations that relate to the corridor requirements and are associated with snowmaking activity, snow farming, storage, snow-cat access, on-mountain access for servicing events and logistics, additional operations costs, and the considerations of inherit Aspen Mountain Operational needs including the establishment of lift and skiing corridors on private and City-owned lands (Aspen Skiing Company) 7. Task 5: Meeting with Stakeholders and City Council A City Council meeting will be set for the continued discussion and review of the lift report. It is planned to have one meeting to conclude the report. The three options are to be presented by the consultant and a Q&A is to be included in the agenda. This will include a single day of travel to meet with City Council and attend any public open house. Two Stakeholder meetings are planned to review the next phase of the report. The meetings will occur to present draft evaluations and additional materials on the options. Meetings are to be conducted via conference call with the Stakeholders 8. Task 6: Final Report Preparation The Final Report is to be completed by the consultant with text description, evaluation, plans, and graphics and is to be a final form by the date established by City Staff. Final Report Schedule The schedule to complete the above Scope of Work has been allocated for a 45-day period. The City Council meeting will be targeted for Monday, January 8th so that travel plans can be arranged in advance of the meeting. Additional Fee To be completed by SE Group, confirmed by Stakeholders and the City of Aspen. These entities will share the cost of the Final Report preparation.