HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.011-95RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
GRANTING STREAM M~RGIN REVIEW APPROVAL
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN
BRIDGE ACROSS MAROON CREEK ADJACENT TO THE
EXISTING HIGHWAY BRIDGE
Resolution No. 95-;_~
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 24-7-504(C) of the Aspen Land Use
Regulations Stream Margin Review is required for all construction
within 100 feet of the high water line of the Roaring Fork River
and its tributary streams; and
WHEREAS, the Planning office received an application from the
City of Aspen and Pitkin County, represented by Tom Newland, for
a stream margin review to construct an approximately 650 foot
pedestrian bridge across Maroon Creek canyon to improve bicycle and
pedestrian safety in this area; and
WHEREAS, the proposed bridge is considered temporary as it may
have to be removed with the new Highway 82 bridge is constructed;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the
applicant's request a public meeting on May 2, 1995, at which the
Commission considered the applicant's request and voted 5-0 for
approval with conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission:
That the Maroon Creek Pedestrian Bridge Stream Margin Review is
approved, subject to the following conditions:
Only active construction equipment is permitted on the valley
floor. No personal or contractor vehicles are permitted to
drive or park in the Maroon Creek valley.
The applicant shall delineate the areas proposed for
construction and construction related disturbance, including
parking areas, bridge piers, abutments, and the bridge
assembly location, prior to the issuance of any permits for
construction.
The bridge abutments shall be constructed using small scale
construction machinery, similar to that which was used to redo
the abutments on the Highway bridge.
Construction equipment crossing Maroon Creek shall be
minimized as much as possible in order to reduce construction
debris, soil, rock or loss of vegetation from impacting the
stream bank and river.
Prior to removal of any trees, the applicant shall obtain a
tree removal permit from the Parks Department.
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Ail material representations made by the applicant in the
application and during public meetings with the Planning and
Zoning Commission shall be adhered to and considered
conditions of approval, unless otherwise amended by other
conditions.
Ail construction activity, including staging, shall be outside
of the 100-year floodplain and construction fencing (including
erosion/silt fencing and sediment dams) shall be installed at
the perimeter of the permitted construction zone. All fencing
shall be in place for all phases of construction. The fence
shall limit the damage by construction equipment and retain
any material and debris within the site.
The applicant shall obtain an excavation permit from the City
for work in the public right-of-way.
The final development plan must include a traffic control plan
prepared by a state certified traffic control supervisor.
Prior to the issuance of the City right-of-way excavation
permit, the applicant shall provide a development plan that
clearly shows the proposed development plan, including but not
limited to the 100-year floodplain, the limits of construction
activity and location of construction fencing and hay bales.
With this plan shall be submitted copies of the Army Corps of
Engineers 404 Permit and the Colorado Department of
Transportation right-of-way work permit.
APPROVED by the Commission at its regular meeting on May 2, 1995.
Attest:
Sharon Carrillo,
Deputy City Clerk
W. Bruce Kerr,
Chair